"I had a baby girl 6 months ago and I started this about 2 months ago and at first was doing great with it, but then after about 2 weeks of taking it have really noticed some not so great changes in me. My chin is constantly breaking out, so it did not help clear up the acne. I have really had some bad mood swings of just feeling really sad and my anxiety has been pretty bad. It has really messed with my sleeping patterns. I also gained about 16 lbs from the time I started taking this pill until now. I wear contacts and it really seems to dry my eyes out and make my vision a little blurry, which I haven't really had much trouble with before. I am seeing my doctor soon and we are planning on switching me to another birth control pill."


"VERY PLEASED WITH RESULTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER MEDS.  I am seizure free.

By taking vitamin B12 I am no longer tired.

For 30 years my neuros treated me with wrong meds. I HAD EEG VIDEO MONITORING and they found my seizures were not in the frontal lobe."


"Tension headache: My headaches are much better my muscles in neck were always tight. Helped great! I still get them but not as bad. However they do cause me constipation."


"I have just started this yesterday. I was in a hit &run accident that changed my life. It took over 2 years alone to finally walk as little as 25 ft with devices. I did every kind of therapy, pain medicines, patches, injections, etc. I would get some relief, but side effects prevents any return to normal routines or withstanding activities with family. My pain has truly limited my social and family life.  Norco never lasts long enough, and the GI upset was bad enough to warrant the need of continuously trying to tweak the regimen. Having had a career and college degrees, I have rested to give in to the constraints of chronic pain.   I have only taken 2 pills so far, but it seems to helping better, with fewer doses. I will post again in 1 WK."


"I am a nurse and I am also a med student. I have been in chronic pain for 5 years. My average daily pain without meds is 9/10. I did 5 rounds of shots, the 2nd round almost destroyed my life and my pain had new manifestations. Tried chiropractic, great for 90 days then decline. Finally one day the pharmacist surprised me with Butrans. I didn't even know they sent it over! I put it on and within 3 hours I recognized I was in pain but I just didn't care about the pain. The next morning and from then on I have been completely pain free! It's like nothing I've experienced before. I'm not foggy like with other drugs, I actually feel mentally sharper and my performance supports that but I'm literally not experiencing pain! I HIGHLY recommend  it!"


"Holy Moly!! Worst experience ever!! Immediately after using the Monistat 3 tube of medicine and topical cream, my vagina was literally on fire!!  Cold wash, changed clothes and an ice pack had little effect!  I wouldn't wish that pain on my worst enemy!! Not brave enough to finish the treatment and still have the YI!"


"I have been on Aviane for almost three months and I love it. I stared it because I was having weird on and off periods and my doctor suggested I start taking it. The first month I only had minor side effects which where very tender breast and cramping but it regulated my period and that's what I love about it so much! I admit that my breast has grown a cup size but I have not gained any weight or mood swings. The only thing that is persistent is my tender breast but my period is normal and Aviane is great!"


"I have a colostomy bag and want to regulate my bowel so it doesn't act all by itself.  I take 2 capfuls each day (usually late afternoon or early evening) but regardless of the time at least before I go to bed.  Within 2 hours it works and clears out the colon so I don't have much action during the day when I am out and about>  Works Wonderful for my situation, with no pain or discomfort.  Have had my colostomy for 18 years and have been controlling things this way for about 5 years with no ill effects."


"Silenor works very well keeping me asleep longer than usual.   I normally wake up 3-4 times a night without it.  But I have extreme dizziness and headaches the next day.  I think I'll go back on my Lunesta because I have trouble functioning the day after Silenor.  It is a great medicine but I'm not sure if it's for me."


"Dilaudid is a powerful drug that works great. I found my tolerance for it raised and an increase in dosage was needed. "


"I've been on Contrave for just over 6 months. I've lost 50 lbs. I am incredibly grateful I found this drug.

The side effects for the first several weeks were pretty rough, I admit. The two worst were nausea and a tremor. They continued for roughly a month - but then they stopped. I still deal with constipation, but that's easy to manage.

In addition to the weight loss, I have kicked a lifelong sugar habit. Even my family members were stunned by that, as I was a serious chocoholic.

Now that I've reached my goal, my doctor and I agreed that I should remain on the drug for 6 more months, and then taper (which is standard protocol for going off antidepressants like bupropion).

Contrave is pricey, but for me, it's been worth it.  your mileage may vary (YMMV)"


"I got Nexplanon put in a month & a half ago. I have really mixed feelings towards if. My skin cleared up, my leg hair grew in slower, my boobs grew in size. I was thrilled. But then my period came, I was on it for 3 weeks. After that my hair became oily. Since then nothing has changed so I'm loving it. More positives then negatives for me."


"It keeps my migraines from blowing out into a severe migraines, but it takes close to an hour to kick in and when it does I feel extremely sick, very fatigued for two hours after.  Then I have just a mild headache, but I feel like I have a hang over and become forgetful and weak.  It is definitely a trade off, but as severe as my migraine can get, I'll take with this until I find another type of medication."


"So I know this is going to sound weird but , I am 28 and was put on this pill for a IVF  and what IVF mean is I cant have a baby on my own so I have to go to a DR  to help me , so anyways they put you on this pill for 15 days before starting other meds. This is day 4 of this pill and I feel like I could sleep 24/7 and I am depressed more then I would want to be, but seeing how I am going to be on this for a short time should I be worried  ?"


"This drug has saved my life at least once.  I took it when I was pregnant and had unrelenting morning sickness that wasn't helped by any other medications.  I'm now taking it again for nausea caused by severe pain (as well as the nausea caused in turn by pain medications, as I seemingly can't win on that one).  But perhaps most importantly, it was the only drug that got me out of opiate withdrawal when I had the stomach flu.  Without this, I would have been in the hospital because I couldn't otherwise keep anything down and without opiate therapy the withdrawal and the pain combined could easily have killed me.  The only possible drawback is cost; even the generic would be completely out of reach for someone without insurance."


"I got Nexplanon inserted November 2015. I've gained 12-15lbs. I'm EXTREMELY depressed. I am constantly tired. I am getting this removed this month. I don't recommend it. Luckily my husband is getting a vasectomy."


"The medicine seems to be working, although the side effects seem to make you feel even more sick than you were to begin with. Once you get through the first few days it is worth it. I agree that the packaging is far too difficult to figure out at first."


"This is awesome."


"I used Plan B OneStep 9 hours after unprotected sex, I didn't really experience any side effects just a little dizziness that was about it. I got my period two weeks after I took the pill but my next period was a little over two weeks late. Happy to say that it worked for me. I do suggest using a pregnancy test just to ease your mind. I paid 60$ for the pill"


"Took Jalyn  for several months.  Leg cramps and weakness.  Began to experience a throat problem. Taken off and put on Avodart."


"Completely cleared my eczema. Now united health care won't cover it anymore. Dont know what I will do. I can't afford to pay for it."


"I have been using the Paragard IUD for one year now. I have 2 children and don't want anymore. I tried both Mirena and Nexplanon and both caused me to have 21+ days of bleeding at a time so I had to go with the only long term option of hormone free bc I could get. Insertion was not painful, I was prescribed Misoprostol and a sonogram technician was present. The first 3-4 periods were heavy and painful but after that they became more normal. Overall I'm happy with my decision to use this bc and really I'm hoping this will continue to work out for as long as possible."


"I posted almost 2 months ago. I've been taking Mucinex since then for the fibromyalgia pain (I am not a creature of habit and have a hard time remembering to take any medication but I don't miss it!) I can sincerely say that it continues to work - progressively better - and I find it hard to believe it myself! Pain in my right shoulder that I've had for over 15 years has quietly disappeared. I no longer sleep with a pillow between my knees, and I have so much less pain bending over, etc. I also don't have to clear my throat constantly in the morning like I did so it works great on mucus too. I really didn't expect the results to continue. If you have pain like me, give it a try. No bad effects. I hope it works for you."


"I have extreme insomnia my Dr has prescribed every Medication for Insomnia either I had bad reactions to it or didn't help at all so yesterday My Dr prescribed OTC Melatonin I took one pill 3 mg I  had a very restful 5-6 hrs~I'm going to try 1/2 of a Pill to to get a full night sleep~I'll see how a 5 mg dose will work~but I was just happy that the 3mg gave me a restful few hrs. I'll report if the 1 1/2 Pills helps me stay asleep for 8 hrs. Right now I'm Thankful that I actually went to sleep and had a few good hrs of rest & sleep. No side effects !"


"I have been on the vivitrol since November 2016 I have remained sober for 5 months. The urge to drink went away and it felt good knowing that even if I drank on the shot I wouldn't feel the warm fuzzy feeling that I was so addicted to. So recently I did drink and I feel so terrible shakes.. Sick to my stomachs. Alcohol withdrawal is terrible and it really sucks. Now I know why I love feeling sober. Vivitrol had not only kept me sober it truly saved my life because I know that I have control of my life. I would recommend this to Anyone who has a problem with alcohol. It truly takes the cravings away. And helps you find yourself."


"Most people will only write about their experience if they had a bad one.  So I figured I would lighten the mood and say that the para guard I had put in 7 months ago was a very good decision!  Yes, it was very painful putting it in and had several days of severe cramping.  But, it was well worth it to have non hormonal, non daily, non monthly birth control.  I still get monthly periods, the first few months I had extremely painful cramping but with some ibuprofen it took the edge off.  Feel fortunate if your doctor gave you pain medication before insertion, my doctor told me it wouldn't even hurt.  Warning, if you haven't had kids, insertion is freaking painful!"


"I found it to be extremely helpful and love the fact I only have to take it once a week.  I am on my 3rd week now.  The needle size is bigger yes but it does not hurt me to stick myself.  It hurts about the same as poking my finger for my blood sugar meter.  I found through the Bydureon website you can get a card to help with the copay.  Its wonderful to know there are manufacturers that are willing to help those who take their medicines.  Also if you use the freestyle meters you can sign up through Abbot to get a free meter and card to save money on the test strips. "


"I have been on Celexa for over a year, I was quite unstable when I started Celexa but after a few months between Celexa and Geodon I evened out to a pretty much numb stable state. I guess not feeling is better then feeling bad things all the time. I'm not sure how to explain it but between my meds I usually feel like an observer of my body, not fully connected to any experience I am in...dreamlike I suppose. Now I have to switch because of the interaction between the two, so we'll hope the next one is at least equivalent."


"I am on Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg, as well as Lisinopril for consistent diastolic pressure of 90-92 at 52yrs old (otherwise amazing health, not overweight, exercise. Lisinopril both caused me to wake up in the middle of the night with involuntary hyperventilating. Sort of like what I imagine a panic attack would feel like, except I had no reason to have any anxiety. Feeling like I couldn't stay "on top of the medicine", even if I drank lots of water."


"This pill is the only sleep medicine that hasn't made me hallucinate (like Ambien and Sonata), made me gain weight (like so many mood stabilizers) or made me sleep too much. In fact, I haven't had really any side effects whatsoever.

It takes 3 weeks to get working, but after that, my sleep became regular, and I get about 6-8 hours a night. Perfect!"


"I have been on so many hydrocodone & oxicodone strengths & combinations that have given me, on a scale of 0 - 10, a 3 at best. I have degenerative disc disease, bulging discs, and hip/SI joint pain from ankylosing spondylitis. I don't take it every day, but as I need to. That should say something right there! I take the 50mg, up to 2x/day. It didn't make me sick to my stomach either. I will add one caveat - I have not gotten any migraine relief, which is what it was originally prescribed for."


"Started Xeljanz XR after everything else failed.  I had immediate relief and it continues to work for me.  My hair is growing back after a failed attempt with methotrexate.  A surprise side effect for me after 6 months of usage was increased energy!  WOW, I'm enjoying that and being able to function much, much better!!!"


"Horrible! I'm only 19 and I've tried everything there is for acne beforehand, can honestly say I've never felt pain on my face like this, skin is burning, dry, tight, broken, stinging and red raw, after only two days of using the Differin cream/gel! It's ruined my skin and shattered self esteem. Would not recommend to anyone!"


"Took Tamiflu on day 2 of the flu. Was unbearably nauseous for About 6 hours after taking it. Like, wanting to die and just wondering how to get through the next few minutes kind of nauseous. So mad at dr for not warning me. I didn't take it again. I'd rather have the flu for two weeks than go through even one more day of that."


"I took 8! Yes 8 250mg pills in one single dose. I took them at 9:30pm tonight on an empty stomach (i had a hard time eating due to stress). Its now 12:30am and I've had watery diarrhea, dizziness, nausea and hot flashes since 11:30. It seems to be subsiding. Fingers crossed!"


"I started remeron about 2 months ago. For my severe depression.. And anxiety and severe insomnia.. The first night taking it I slept the best I had In Years! I didn't wake up feeling groggy I actually felt better sleep wise I still felt very depressed and that continued for a few week to the point I tried to commit suicide and then I new I needed help..  The upped my remeron to 45 mg at bedtime I've been on 45 mg for a week and I've noticed a big change I feel normal again..  I give remeron a 10 it improved my life a great deal!!!"


"Took three months.  Bled a whole month straight during, like a medium-flow period.      No signs of pregnancy or miscarriage hormones, doctors say.  No growths to explain bleeding or abnormalities in my blood test results.  I experienced little nausea/ headaches and no swelling."


"I was treated intravenously for postpartum preeclampsia 6 days after delivery. I was sent to the hospital for high blood pressure and stayed for 2 days. It took a couple of hours before I felt the effects of the magnesium drip. the nurse said I would feel like I had the flu. I felt much worse! and no one said that I shouldn't be feeling these effects... The most disturbing was, after each hour of the drip, I kept feeling less and less muscle movement. I was getting slowly paralyzed. Not to mention the face flushing and nausea. After 14 hours, I was hardly able to do anything at all, even lift my arms or legs or speak! Im glad the doctor shut off the drip after 16 hours. I wouldn't have been able to communicate at all. Anyone else?"


"I love it! I also have a deviated septum and Patanase is so helpful for that, I can breath and without the awful post nasal drip! It seems expensive."


"Doctor prescribed me this and I wish I never took it. Have to finish the pack so my period will get back on track. But honestly this sucks. Made me go from mild acne to severe cystic acne on forehead and chin with reoccurring whiteheads on my nose and t zone. Hate it."


"Works great, but side effects are horrible
Sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue,
next sinus infection. Give me something else doc."


"This is to all the girls out there who are like me, thinking the worst and are worried sick about the possibility of being pregnant. I am here to assure you that this pill really works! I was in a really bad situation. A friend and I were both drunk and couldn't remember if a condom was in the picture or not. Just to be safe I took plan b 9 hours after unprotected sex. I was really depressed for a couple days, got a yeast infection, had minor cramps, and diarrhea but still no period. Finally, after 6 negative pregnancy tests and 5 days of being late, I got my period. This pill will really screw up your cycle. So DO NOT worry if you are late! Relax, keep yourself busy, and go eat some chocolate because this pill will take care of everything!"


"I too have experienced a lot of loss especially with my divorce.   I started up on the Fetzima recently and I'm experiencing fairly persistent symptoms of nausea.  I was at 40 mg, but I'm finding that I am having to titrate, because I just can't take the effects of the nausea.   I'm trying to stick it out, perhaps go down to 20 mg a day and see where I'm at at this point.   I've also tried many medications, and I'm feeling extremely frustrated and somewhat hopeless.   Have other people had similar experiences on this medication as far as getting over the hump of nausea?  There just doesn't seem to be a lot of options."


"I've been on this drug once before and it really did help my skin, I only had a little red dots from scarring but my skin was smooth so my doctor told me to have a break from it for 3 months. But when I stopped I started breaking out again and even worse than before so then about 6 months later I'm back on the drug I've been on it for about a month now and it hasn't done anything to my skin, might as well not be taking it at all."


"Sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose, terrible allergy attack.  Normally I take benadryl or one with dyphenhydramine in it but I didn't want to be tired all day so I took Claritin-D 12 hour.  BIG MISTAKE!  It took 5 hours before it even started easing my allergy symptoms and it still hasn't completely gotten rid of them but I am stuck not being able to take anything else for another 6 1/2 hours.  I would never recommend this!"


"So disappointed when they stopped making this product"


"I have been on Aleese for 8 years. This birth control is great for preventing pregnancy and regulating my menstrual cycle. It also helped my menstrual cycle be lighter. Unfortunately, this birth control does lower your sex drive. I went off it and my sex drive came back full force and plan to go off it permanently."


"I have had MSRA "boils" 3 times in the last 5 years. Each time I have been given a prescription for Bactrim specifically because its a sulfate based antibiotic - each time the infection made an almost immediate change for the better in size, swelling, and pain associated with those. I was fortunate enough NOT to experience any side effects and my overall opinion of this antibiotic is that for me it's been FANTASTIC in the treatment of MSRA."


"I started the victosa 20/3/17 I have been taking it for a few weeks now was on 0.6 and now I have increased  to 1.2 I had some side effects like nausea and constant sulphur burps they calmed down after about a week I am over 10 pounds down in nearly 3 weeks and also feel full throughout the day and night :)"


"It did not work for me at all. I felt no difference and it did not bring my anxiety down."


"Bruising is common.  I have lower back soreness and right leg hip area pain.  Some leg weakness in the afternoon and evening.  No reason to stop the medication in my opinion.  I have had kyphoplasty and gall bladder surgery, and the medication was stopped temporarily for both.   No adverse reactions."


Conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone

"I was prescribed .625 Prempro at the age of 38.  I had early onset menopause. My body responded wonderfully to this dosage. I took me about a month for me to not feel groggy and light headed. After that subsided it's been great. I am 50 now and my doctor would like to start weaning me off to since I've been on it for so long. I am going to start half the dose to see how my body reacts."


"I have Urge Incontinence and take quite a few urine infections. Nitro as I call it is brilliant, as it gets to the root of the problem within, taking the first few caps.  The only sort of down thing is, it gives me chronic indigestion, but I'm sure we can all supply ourselves with an anti-acid. If it was not for Nitrofurantoin, day to day living would be pretty painful. Getting urinary infections, sometimes comes with holding in too much, but when you have Urge Incontinence, I find myself doing this all the time, it works, until I get to my commode, but to what cost--I hear you all say--, a lot. So Nitro is definitely the answer to my urine infections."


"I have been taking Sprintec for about 3 weeks, haven't even started my period pills yet. So far I am pleased with the results, I was getting the Depo shot before I switched to Sprintec. I switched because I never stopped bleeding on the Depo shot for almost a year I bled. So far, no side effects, no weight gain, no headaches or nausea, and I actually think it is helping clear what little acne I had."


"Stelara has lowered all the inflammatory  markers in my bloods to within a normal range. This however doesn't repair damage already done. I am however suffering much less of burning in the joints. The aching is still pretty much the same. I was previously on Embrel and have been on Stelara for only two months so a way to go yet. SO far so good."


"Good for pain, but made me sweat profusely with hot flashes."


"Hate it never getting another shot I've had two and I'm not getting my next one I'm continuously spotting then bleeding and when I have sex there's no sex drive like I have to force myself to do it I hate it never again"


"I've been on Remeron for a month now and it's the only pill that has worked as both an anti-depressant and a sleeping pill as I require both. I used Zoloft for a while and it did nothing as I have an extremely high medication tolerance.  I'm on 30 mg and I haven't had to move my dosage."


"Apri did what it was supposed to do. But during the few months that I had it I was very depressed and had dark thoughts. I would cry for a week straight for no reason. I also had no sex drive. It affected me and my relationship. Now I switched from it and feel much better. No weight gain or other side affects. Regular periods, lighter than before. Each birth control affects people differently but this one was not the one from me."


"I was on the pill (Yaz) for 3 years and it wasn't too bad but I am terrible at remembering to take it so I decided to switch to something more permanent for a while and I'm glad I went with Implanon. My period faded away within 2 months and I haven't got it since. Also, no mood swings or morning sickness like I used to get with the pill. My first month with it I lost 13 pounds. My metabolism has sped up and it's harder to gain weight so that was nice too."


"I was prescribed EpiDuo Forte at night and Aczone in the morning. Started December 30, 2016. 36 yo female with cystic acne x 5 months. My derm and myself felt that this combo was not working well enough after 2 months. I've just restarted BC and switched to Differin 0.3. I'm noticing a difference already at Day 5. My skin is probably tolerable from the EpiDuo as I'm not experiencing the dryness that some say. Hoping this combo works!!"


"One of my favorite medicines of all time. I have taken this for depression/bipolar disorder, insomnia, and currently fibromyalgia. It is the only anti-depressant I have found that I can take and not start swinging toward the manic side. I actually feel more refreshed and get a good night's sleep after I take it. I will note that I do not normally take it for long periods of time- only when I need it (this may be days, weeks, or months). There is no withdrawal and you do not have to dose up or down with safety concerns."


"Been taking this for over a year with minimal side effects.  It lowers heart rate and metabolism.  However, make sure your doctor determines the cause of your hypertension.  If you are not responsive to different blood pressure medications, asked to be checked for aldosteronism!!!"


"I have been taking Suboxone for about 2 and a half years for chronic pain that has multiple causes, including Fibromyalgia, neuropathy/neuralgia and arthritis.  Suboxone is TERRIFIC!  I have had more consistent relief than from when I took Oxycontin plus Oxycodone, Vicodin, etc.  I have virtually no side effects, and I completely credit Suboxone for my return to work after about 2 years of being disabled.  There are only 2 downsides I have experienced that potential users will want to be aware of.  New, acute pain, such as a sprain or injury is not "covered" by Suboxone.  I've also had an increase in tooth decay, but this is unfortunately an issue with all narcotics and drugs that can cause dry mouth.  Best of luck to all."


"I have been on the Nuva Ring for exactly a year and I have stopped it for good. It is definitely very convenient, however I developed severe mood swings and anxiousness while on this form of birth control. I am a very positive/motivated person with absolutely no history of anxiety or depression. After being on this, I would catch myself crying for absolutely no reason, especially while drinking alcohol! I also lost about 10-15 pounds. I am about to start "Lolo" which is advertised as a lower dosage.
Pros: Lost weight, regulated acne, low maintenance
Cons: Increased anxiety and emotions"


"I took Mucinex, It works wonders but the smell/tastes of it is horrible."


"I have been taking Zohydro for two months now for herniated disc in back.  I was taking Norco three times a day but would always wear off and with my liver condition, I was not keen on the acetaminophen that is in Norco.  I can now go through my day pain free!  I hope all the naysayers leave us chronic pain patients alone!"


"I had a doctor initially prescribe this specific birth control to me because it was the only one that she knew of that wouldn't meddle with my anti-depressant.  Vienva has been a great help in stabilizing my emotions and the ease with my menstrual cycle is very promising. I'm not sure of how reliant it is on preventing pregnancy because although I do take it, I still do not have unprotected sex. All in all I highly recommend this birth control primarily to people who take antidepressants or antipsychotics."


"I've been on Linzess 290 mcg for 60 days now. I started taking one pill day for 30 days and only had 4 voluntary bowel moments. My doctor's instructor me to take 290 mcg twice a daily and I have been doing so for 60 days now and I am not expericing the mirarles everyone is raving about. I am about ready to give up on Linzess. I have Suffered with chronic constipation and IBS over 20 years and nothing works. Tried, Miralax, Amitiza,  pro-biotics and many other OTC drugs. The ONLY thing that has helped is Nopalina which is a flaxseed mixture of fruit skins. That always provide relief. Its not a laxative either.

I can't for see paying for more doc visits and expensive meds much longer."


"Day 4 on Phen, haven't lost 1 ounce! I know that's not a lot of time but I see most people lose right away. Even if it's just water weight, I expected to lose at least a lb. It does do a great job at suppressing my appetite. Maybe too good. I don't eat very much because I am just not hungry. Hoping I see some results soon!! Dry mouth is annoying and I am tired most of the day but awake at night."


"When i first got it I loved it but now I hate it. I have been bleeding non-stop for roughly seven months. I am so emotional, I'm so moody that I'm unpredictable. I am easily pissed off and I  can't control any of it. I cry over simple things. The cramps are unbearable,  it feels like a knife to my stomach.  I do not recommend at all."


"I started this a few days ago, after I was told by the  Clinic that it would work well for me because it was a "non narcotic" however, I found that it only provides temporary relief. it does nothing to help fight the infection causing the cough. I was told to stop taking other OTC Medicines. But this really didn't do anything"


"Love it. Much better than other meds I've used."


"Best medication I have ever been on!!!"


"I've had this birth control for about 5 months now I have gained weight, also have bad temper, mood swings ,always tired, headaches, depression but no period. I want to get removed at same time I don't because worried about another pregnancy."


"I was given this because I fell and landed on my ribs against a day bed which is very little bed and mostly metal.  Not sure if it worked since the side effects were such a problem.  I was very emotional and balled like a baby for 3-4 hours.  I had chest pains, weight gain, stomach pain, unsteadiness, and blurred vision.  I quit taking the drug on the 5th day after googled the side effects (since the drug store information didn't say anything about any of these side effects).  Oh and I still have what feels like a bad yeast infection with blood."


"I've been on 300 mg of Effexor for depression and anxiety for years.  Last year I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. My rheumatologist  gave me amytriptyline because I couldn't sleep.  Wow!!  What a difference.  I can sleep.  I'm upbeat.  I feel great.  I am one of the few who has hallucinations - only at night, only when I wake up not long after I've fallen asleep.  Usually I see bugs - bees, spiders, etc.  They are always black because it's dark in the room.  Once I saw white feathers coming from the air conditioner.  They usually stop as soon I become coherent.  It was scary at first, but now I'm more conscious of it, so I usually just fall back to sleep. It's worth it to have my fibro and depression undet control."


"Have moderate fibromyalgia pain, joint pain, a bulging cervical disk and mild peripheral nerve pain. Tried it for a few months. Helped a little at 150mg day. At 300 mg I had flat mood and no libido. Gained 10lbs. Wasn't worth the dollars or the side effects.

Tried it again with Cymbalta. Didn't work any better."


"My son has used various stimulants for 5 yrs.  Still struggling because of impulsivity & super high metabolism, the docs wanted to add non-stimulants.  We started w/ Intuiv, which dropped his bp way too low (75/43) so stopped after 2 wks.  Tried Clonidine IR and it worked GREAT the 1st 2 days, then fine (not great, just fine).  The doc changed to Kapvay for long-acting effects, but we stopped after 2 wks because he got awful insomnia (took 2-3 hrs to fall asleep instead of his usual 15 mins).  Last night we went back to Clonidine IR - he fell asleep quickly and slept great!  I give Kapvay a 2 because it decreased his impulsivity a bit, but the insomnia was awful, he got more aggressive/emotional, and really affected him negatively."


"Got this inserted today for me it isn't so much ouch pain it's just a lot of pressure and felt like something was hanging on to my cervix.  It's a very weird feeling having something in your organs luckily it was over fast.  I was able to drive back home 15 mins after the procedure finished, the cramps went away a few hours later after lying on my bed and dozing off.  Hope it works out well!"


"Not my experience but my wife's,very effective and addictive,after work the highlight to her day is taking this, has changed her personality and what's important to her. Tried many different things and this is where where at,"


"I was on Yaz for 2 years and that was the worst. I changed to Aviane 3 months ago and I love it. The first month I was spotting a bit but after that my period has been good. It comes on time and is very short and light and it only costs me $5 from the pharmacy. I do get pretty emotional during my period but nothing life altering. Its really great."


"I had the mirena put in 3 years ago. The insertion was extremely painful (I haven't had kids) and I had bad cramps for 2-3 days after. After getting over that first hump, I didn't get my period again for 3 years which was awesome! However, it did cause me to develop cystic acne which I didn't have before so consider this possibility before having it put in. If you aren't acne-prone it's an awesome form of bc!"


"This pill has been effective as far as controlling any pregnancy, but since I have been taking it my sex drive has lessened and I've become moody more often. I feel mildly depressed most days and don't have much interest in anything at all. However, I have always been a very motivated person so have tried my best to still work myself out at the gym and do things i love. I feel more negative about things than positive. I am about to get off the pill and just give my body a break from any added hormones!"


"I have had depression from age 12 and am now 40. I have used all SSRI's, Welbutrin, Effexor, etc., but would have to quit each one due to various side effects. Buspar & Xanax helped but weren't strong enough. I was fed up! So I quit all depression medicines for 3yrs (not advisable!). I became more depressed than I had ever been in my life. I went back to a doctor and he put me on Viibryd. I was sceptical! But he explained how it was different. So I tried it. I used the gradual dose increase and I had bad nausea but it did eventually pass as long as I took it with a high protein breakfast. That was my only side effect. I have been on it for over a year and have never felt this well! I do get withdrawal symptoms if I miss a dose but to me it's still worth it!"


"Toujeo. 19 units at night. Two weeks off lantus solo star

Blood sugars waking were 140,  now 200
Nausea 15 minutes after injection. Lasts for two hours.
Severe cramping and pain in feet ,calves, shoulders, and hands
Diarrhea on and off through out the two weeks
Dizziness
Blurry vision in one eye
Swollen gums

Hope this levels off quickly"


"As a 64 yr old female I was having severe pain and stiffness in both knees due to advanced osteoarthritis. Ortho doc recommended a series of 4 weekly Orthovisc injections in both knees.  For me, the shots were very painful. There was no improvement until after the 3rd week. I am now 1 wk. post the 4th and final shots and have greatly decreased pain. I now can exercise regularly without pain. The only difficulty I still have is walking up and down stairs. I highly recommended the orthovisc injection treatment."


"This does help a little but it doesn't take it all away."


"I had bad ibs c for almost 10 years I'm a 23 yr old male that has tried everything and had enough of it I tryed linzess 290mg and it was too much I was very excited I went down to 145mg and now I have my life back I was so worried about leaving my house but now it's the total opposite this drug is a miracle drug for me. What I normally do is take the 145mg at 9am drink water then till 930 then at 935 I will eat and relax, in a hour or little more I will have a bm, the rest of the day I will hardly go but I will feel good no bloating no tummy acke no worries!!! I hope this helped!"


"I have been  on geodon for 6 years. It works great for me. Rispedal.   made me sleepy and I couldn't think as clear. I have gained weight but due to other medication I was taking with it. My symptoms are almost all gone. I still have some paranoia but nothing like before I take a lot though 160 at night.  My condition is very manageable I just wish I didn't have this problem and didn't have to take medicine just to function normally . Good luck to all you guys searching for help."


"I have had chronic migraines for as long as I can remember.  To the point where I can't even talk to answer questions,  walk straight,  I have been accused of being drunk or high because if it.  They could last up to three days, the first time I tried imitrex....  It was quite literally the Holy grail from then on.  The pills take away any aura or migraine in about 20 to 30 minutes and the shots give immediate relief.  Wether or not it's a placebo,  I swear to the gods,  as soon as you inject into your upper thigh your migraine goes down a few pegs.  Within a few minutes,  nearly or entirely gone.  If you have migraines or clusters ask your doctor.  Don't take irresponsibly because it can have some weird effects on people."


"Following a radical prostatectomy in 2006, I started using Axiron in April 2013. Within 3 days, immediate improvement in sexual performance to like prior to surgery condition.  Sex went from once every 1-2 months to 2-3 times a week. My wife said "what's gotten into you"? Even on some occasions Erectile Dysfunction pills where not even needed. Lately it seems the effects have diminished for unknown reasons. I'm healthy, eat a good diet, I do a power walk 5 days a week (4 miles) and lift weights 3 days a week. I use 30 mg under each arm once a day. No irritation issues. I'm just hoping the feelings of when I first started the medication returns."


"I'm 18 and have always struggled with hormonal acne. But for some reason, the past few months have been terrible. It was everywhere, and I felt so insecure. I went to the doctor and she recommended Epiduo. Best decision ever! At first I hated it because my skin is dry, itchy, flaky, and burns. But I finally found out how to put it on so it doesn't. Try this and see if it works:  First, wash your face GENTLY with a NON MEDICATED cleanser. Now this is the key. You have to wait for your face to completely dry between layers. Wait at least 10 minutes. So once that's dry, apply the Epiduo in a thin layer all over your face. Let dry for 15 min. Then apply a ton on moisturizer. My skin is so clear now!"


"When I say this birth control screwed up my life, Im not kidding. Weight gain, TERRIBLE ACNE (never had anything nearly this bad as a teenager) and absolutely constant bleeding/spotting. There may have been one week worth of days out of the month with no bleeding. I wend back to the pill after 9 miserable months and almost instantly the bleeding stopped, and my face is so much clearer. Just take a pill everyday Depos effectiveness is not worth the stress and terrible side effects."


"I've had elevated cholesterol and triglycerides for 20 years now and have taken many medications to lower them. Three months ago my cholesterol was 710 and my triglycerides were 3000. I've been on Crestor and Tricor for quite a few years and 3 mos. ago my Dr. added Zetia. My cholesterol is now down to 87 and my triglycerides are down to 125. Zetia is truly a miracle for me as I no longer feel like I'm a ticking time bomb now."


"I started taking Loestrin 24 to prevent pregnancy, not really knowing that birth control was supposed to clear your acne. I was considerably surprised when my skin cleared up [even on my back, which has always been a trouble area]. The first week or so was kind of rough but once I got past that, I felt incredible. I didn't experience any real weight gain or loss but I think I might have gone up half a cup or a whole cup size. I definitely love Loestrin."


"I have been on Sprintec for about a year and it's okay. My skin is absolutely perfect, but it has made me extremely emotional to the point where I can cry just thinking about something sad (something that would never happen to me before taking these pills) and my anxiety is just constantly on. I'm glad to see that I am not the only one with these severe emotional symptoms coming from this pill."


"My daughter than 3 1/2 now 6 1/2 started the Lupron 7.25mg every 3 weeks.  She did have a small side effect of hot flashes and eating ups and downs.  This medication did take awhile for her blood estogen levels to even out but the medication worked as it should have. We hope to stop the Lupron if all goes well. If not we still have another 5 years or so of the shots."


"I am entering the final countdown of treatment, 10 pills to go.  Was put on the 12 week treatment after failing the triple medicine treatment 2 years ago.  Developed a rash so severe my Dr. took me off the medicines.  Harvoni has given me hope for a future without Hep C.  I have had no side effects other than a slight headache the first week. Now the wait begins to make sure the virus is eradicated after 12 weeks of treatment."


"In the past I did not take any form of birth control, due to the high hormone levels. I have recently had to be put on the Nora-Be for abnormal bleeding, unbelievable cramps and just all over debilitating monthly experiences. I have been on the "mini pill" for 2 months so far. First month period was still painful but only 2 days and not the full 7, there was very little clotting and I could still function in daily life. Not bed ridden with a heating pad or ingesting a whole bottle of pain killers. It is now month 2 and my cycle should of started 4 days ago. I'm not worried one bit that it hasn't!! LOL. I have had no headaches, no neck pain no discomfort at all. Can't really say if my weight loss is due to the pill or diet and exercise."


"I'm 46 and recently diagnosed with ADHD.  Straterra is the first and only medication I've tried for this condition.  I've been on it for 2 weeks and notice profound improvements in my ability to concentrate, absorb material, and complete tasks.  That is what I had hoped to achieve with Straterra.  However, I am experiencing some unpleasant side effects, including difficulty urinating (very slow flow and the sensation that I'm not finished after my bladder is empty) and "frothy" ejaculations during sex that occur without any sensation of orgasm.  For now, I can accept the trade off, as I am much more productive at work.  But I'm really hoping these side effects disappear or diminish."


"Given propanol intravenously during a colonoscopy and had a hard time recovering. They said I started drooling and they used suction and also that my throat went into spasm. I woke with a very sore throat and headache. Once home I couldn't swallow easily, had a headache and was very groggy. My whole body ached and I took two Tylenol which did not help.  I found I was running a fever. This was about 5 hours after getting home. Started drinking lots of water and was applying wet cloths to my forehead.  I was crying and couldn't sleep. This lasted 18 hours!  Doc said never take Propofol again."


"Started on saxenda 2-6-17.  Started with injections about noon.  First day was fine.  Second and third day i was nauseated bad all day.  Could not eat but made myself eat crackers.  Today I am over the nausea but did have some diarrhea.  But now feeling fine.  I work at a medical office.  The nurses told me to hang in and it would get better.  They were right.  They also said to stay on .6 until I felt better not to up the dose.  It just takes time for your body to adjust to it.  Did also drink 7 up to help,"


"I would differently recommend this product.  Cymbalta has helped me a great deal, my sadness, anxiety, mood swings and pain."


"I got a bad bout of the flu in March and had to go on 10 days of antibiotics. My face started breaking out the worst it ever had in 7 yrs. After getting a cystic pimple every day for 10 days I went to the dermatologist. She prescribed Aczone and Epiduo.  Also got 3 injections to the cheeks. I have been applying the medicine for 4 days now. My face has calmed considerably in these few days and is actually smooth. I see some pimples coming up on my cheeks where I was breaking out before but instead of them becoming cystic-hard, painful-they come up as small white heads and after showering just wipe away. Face is dry but I don't mind as I have oily skin. Could be too soon to tell but I have seen a difference in 4 days. "


"As for using this drug for muscle pain I found it to be useless I took 4800 MG's a day four 800mg tabs twice daily found no difference in pain just got a painful burning rash on my back neck stomach and arms bad choice as a pain killer just a ftug a Dr prescribed because he don't want the  fda looking at his prescription pads"


"Have only used it twice, and ONLY as a "rescue" med from my Dr. It worked within 20 minutes and lasted the whole day. I'm only instructed to use it no more than twice a week. I suffer all the other days and have had this headache for 4 years now. Also starting some new meds to figure out what will PREVENT them."


"Takes the pain right away."


"I am so thankful for Hypercare! It has changed my life. I was dealing with the sweating from 6th grade, I am now a freshman. I finally told my mom why I would not wear cute clothes. It helped right away. Now I don't stay up at night sobbing. But I have no clue how to stop the burning because it is almost unbearable. But I will stick with because I am tired of being bullied for it."


"Rapaflo taken at bedtime has reduced night time urination dramatically. Daytime, not so much but I do drink regular coffee so that is an influence. Not too happy with my ejaculations while on this medicine. Orgasm is minimal in intensity and almost no semen. The ejaculate seems to be going to my bladder since it shows up when I pee. No problems with erection or performance."


"I am jealous of all those this drug has helped. I developed issues after taking the first dose but with my doctors encouragement I continued and after the 2nd dose I had a stroke. All test were negative and they hospital sent this company a letter stating they needed to add stroke to their list of side effects. I am back to normal 3 years later and living with the scales and pain from my arthritis."


"I started Levaquin four days ago....noticed that I couldn't sleep the first night.  I have a sinus infection with a bad cough.  The cough has improved, but still have drainage and eye pain.  I asked the doctor for sleep medication which he gave me so I have no problem with that now.  Eating lots of yogurt and taking probiotics and drinking lots of fluids.  Still, the infection may not respond to this antibiotic as I have had the infection on and off for several months.  Used this antibiotic as a last resort.  Hopefully, it will clear up soon."


"I suffered from severe constipation. A week or more at times with not going; when I did it was like rabbit pellets. MOM works very well; but it was explosive pooping (make sure you drink lots of water with it). I wanted to poop, not have diarrhea for hours. I now changed my diet, lowered a constipation causing drug I am on for another condition, drink plenty of water, take olive oil, take pro & prebiotics, take cod liver oil, drink veggie smoothies, no more white bread or junk foods/sodas, exercise, meditate and stretch my muscles. MOM is not a long term solution... life style change is. Good luck to you."


"Had this medicine for two months along with 500mg Vitamin C. No Relief."


"My sister had a stroke 5 yrs ago and has not been able to sleep since. I read about Silenor on the internet and got her doctor to prescribe it. She has now had her first good nights sleep in almost the last 5 yrs. "


"Best ever for stopping itch of eczema.  Got to get used to the sleepiness, but gets better after long term use."


"I live in Scotland now after 25 years in New York.  I asked a friend to locate Drixoral Cold and Allergy because I can't find anything comparable in the UK.   The pharmacist told my friend that slowly, most decongestants are being pulled from the market.  First, Tavis D disppeared, then Chlor Trimetan and now Drixoral - probably because of the pseudoephedrine.  I am at a loss to find anything as effective.  Plain antihistamines just do not work alone with a cold or allergic attack."


"I would not buy this product ever again. After applying drops as instructed I have lost hearing in that ear. I now have to go to an ear specialist to see what the problem is and if it can be restored."


"I messed up my back about 3 months ago and it got so bad that I could hardly walk. My doctor put me on Norco for the pain, but it didn't really help, and flexeril to help me get to sleep without hurting so bad, but instead of helping me get to sleep, it literally kept me up. There were nights that I would lay in bed from 11:30pm until 5:00am and just could not get to sleep. My back stopped me from doing a lot of things I would normally do for over two months, but the pain finally ended about 2 weeks ago."


"I had previously taken Provigil 200mg daily and my prescription ran out for about 2 months.  I was given a sample package of Nuvigil 150mg daily to try for 2 weeks.  I noticed that I only slept about 7 hours in 72hrs (3days).  The Provigil did not do this to me."


"I've had mine in since November 2013, it is now May 2014 and I get my period every 4 weeks, for 2 weeks of heavy bleeding, cramping and headaches. It's awful."


"I have had mdd for over 50 years and have been on nearly every anti-depressant and booster out there. I have a really fast metabolism, I only started on rexulti 3 weeks ago but I swear I started at zero and I'm now at least at 9!  Great stuff!!!"


"Blood pressure never went below 176/110, even with atenolol.  Using Coreg 80 and Exforge, BP 100/76, exercise 3 to 4 four time a week and feel very healthy.  No side effects. "


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"I took Tylenol PM for several years and then I started needing more help.  I was not able to go to sleep and stay asleep.  My doctor prescribed Sonata.  It is mostly wonderful.  My doctor prescribed 10 mg.  If I take 10 mg, I have terrible nightmares.  So I take 5 mg about an hour and a half before I go to bed.  It does not work immediately on me.  I also take 2 Tylenol PM tablets. Sonata helps me go to sleep and Tylenol PM helps me to stay asleep.  Even if I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the restroom, I usually don't have difficulty going back to sleep."


"I have been prescribed skelaxin for muscle spasms, but have only found it useful for menstral cramps."


"I've been on this for about 7 months, I hate it and ready to go to another pill. When I started taking it I felt pregnant, I've gained about 15 lbs since, last month had light spotting for 2 weeks. I will not recommend this pill."


"I have been taking 50mg Pristiq for 3 days.  I can't believe the difference I felt within the first 24 hours.  My depression and anxiety have eased.  My body aches and pains have subsided.  I hope you will try this medicine. I haven't felt this normal in years!"


"I've tried many migraine medications over the last 20+ years and this is the first that works with almost no side effects!"


"I've been on Nexplanon for almost three months now (it was inserted Valentines Day Weekend) and I love it.

I have experienced some side effects, however. I have noticed an increase in acne, but thankfully I found a new face wash that seems to keep it at bay. My hair gets slightly oilier (but I only wash it every 2-3 days anyways). I have also had some spotting. Nothing too extreme, I can get away with a single pantiliner for the day. The spotting has been on and off for the past months. It will come for a few weeks, and then leave for a few weeks. No weight gain, no funny cravings, no mood swings.

FYI I'm 23 years old, 120 lbs, and I exercise 5-6 days a week. Best of luck!"


"This is my first experience with birth control. I began taking Lo Loestrin Fe in January, and am just beginning my eighth week. My periods were normal before this experience, but I haven't had one since I started this bc - for me personally, not a pleasant side effect (my periods were not too painful or heavy, and it was a comfort to know I was not pregnant). My breasts have been extremely painful, and it has only gotten worse with time. I find it very difficult to get out of bed, and I am far more easily angered than before I started this bc. It has also caused moderate/severe constipation. I am going to ask my doctor about a different pill when I am finished with this pack. Overall, would not recommend based on my experience."


"I had vomiting and just couldn't eat. "


"It worked very well and even boosted my mood. That is, until I had a seizure. The doctors presumed it was caused by this medication"


"This is my 3rd time for injections but it has been 7 yrs. since the last one.  The shots hurt so much I cried. (I am 66 and need replacement surgery). The doc did the injections with my knees bent, he said, because the cartilage is gone and it creates a bigger space. It's been 5 hrs since the injections. Feels better, icing every hour. Hope next week is better."


"I've only been on atorvastatin calcium for 8 days and I have the WORST muscle pain. I could barely sit up straight on the toilet, let alone bend my legs. I feel stinging sensations and I'm itching like crazy."


"Works great for my Fibromyalgia pain.  It allowed me to do so many things pain free.  Great medicine for pain!"


"So the patch falls off. It is horrible I tried everything; clean, dry, room temp skin, with no lotion, and pressing firmly for an extended period of time. It shifts within a few days of applying then starts to come off, it rarely lasts a week. I even put it in a spot that the skin doesn't stretch and move as much, it didnt help at all. I am "active"; doing stuff inside our home, yard work, chasing kids, tons of bending and squatting and the patch comes off when it is on my back no where close to my hips or waist"


"I was diagnosed with BPD and PTSD about three years ago. I have tried a number of medications and nothing has been as good as lamotrigine."


"The worse BC ever. Yes its effective but sense I've had enough of it. I've had headaches, body aches and serious weight gain. Was always 160 now I'm 217 finally getting it taken out after research and reading other reviews. Also cramping in between periods. Spotting and heavy periods ! Worst BC ever ."


"I had total knee replacement in 2010 and need one in my left knee too and was convinced I could not stop taking Percocet because of pain. My addiction was full blown and I was taking up to 10 pills a day.  Suboxone helped me end the nightmare. I weaned down from 8mg to 2mg in 5 months.  This is my third day off of 2mg and I feel some symptoms but I know it won't last. I learned to exercise with the Suboxone and take care of my body. Be strong and take care."


"Now aged 88 used for nearly ten years gradually increasing from 1mg to higher doses. No side effects. Now using dialysis plus Bumetanide for best control of ankle swelling. Best of course is to start with CardioRetinometry monitoring of vitamin C needs to avoid kidney failure due to blocked arteries. I learned too late after damage had started and an unusually swollen prostate didn´t help."


"Before this, I'd been ineffectively diagnosed and treated for ADHD and recurrent depression. I've taken this medication for only four days following a bipolar II re-diagnosis, but despite this, I feel much better than I had on Prozac. My combination of irritability, depression, lack of motivation, and suicidal/homicidal ideation (in the form of intrusive mental images) has vanished, and I find it much easier to talk to people and look them in the eye again. I'm taking 200mg tablets twice a day and initially noticed mild dizziness, headache, and sleepiness, but these quickly vanished. The only persistent symptoms have been hardly perceptible ringing in the ears and lowering in the pitch at which I hear sounds, esp. familiar songs."


"I am a 53 year old Mom with an 11 year old daughter. I suffer with lower back pain from L4 disc surgery in Sept '16 and fibromyalgia. Advil just does not touch the pain and it also triggers acid reflux. Hydrodone made me severely nauseous.

Oxycodone is the ONLY pain medicine that gives me relief. It does not make me sleepy or cause acid reflux. I DO take a stool softener on an every other day basis to prevent constipation & that works. Previously I had been on it for 2 years prior to surgery for sciatic nerve pain. After surgery I had NO problem weaning off. If you wean slowly, 1/2 pill reduction at a time, it's not an issue. It has been a lifesaver for me."


"I switched from ATRIPLA to GENVOYA after experiencing kidney issues with atripla. I have been taking GENVOYA for just 5 days and I experienced very little side effects, which I hope they will go away with time. These side effects on me are:
- slight swelling of my tongue and glands without pain or feeling, just if I look in the mirror I can notice. This side effect is called respiratory tract inflammation.
- trouble sleeping. I just heard this issue will go away taking the pill with your breakfast instead with your dinner (as I did) so you give time to your body to metabolize Genvoya long before going to sleep. I'll try that from today.
- gassy feeling (no really a problem for me, but it is for my boyfriend hehehe)"


"Eliminated hallucinations, but neither eliminated nor reduced delusions.  Extreme anger, increasing as dosage increased, until becoming extremely violent.  When Abilify was removed relative calm."


"I was prescribed this medication 6 days ago. I am 8 weeks pregnant and I went in to the ER for hydration due to severe morning sickness. They always do a urine specimen on pregnant women. Discovered I had a trace of bacteria so he said he would go ahead and treat it. I'm allergic to sulfa drugs and cephlasporins. Usually I take amoxicillin. I was good for the first few days but now my nausea is almost unbearable also committing more, I'm tired and my back hurts. Only 4 more pills to take. I figured my morning sickness just peaked but after reading these reviews I'm not so sure but I do have nausea meds so I'll be taking those."


"It's a great alternative for people with stomach issues as it causes no GI  upset.  You do have to eat, it can make you nauseous if you don't, but I can't tolerate anti depressant or strong opiates, so this does the trick for moderate chronic pain. Not a good choice for severe pain or post surgery."


"I took Milk of Magnesia at around 10 pm after being constipated for about four days. I drank half the bottle. At four o'clock in the morning I woke up to terrible cramps. I sat in the bathroom for almost thirty minutes until I got a solid stool. Then I spent the next four/ five hours dealing with violent diarrhea."


"Does little to nothing."


"I grew up with anxiety but as I got older it turned in to social anxiety and really turned me into an ugly person... I started feeling super insecure about my appearance, had uncontrollable obsessive thoughts, weird fantasies, I believed I wasn't normal.... after getting sick of feeling so insecure and anxious, I know something was wrong with me. My doctor prescribed me 10mg of Paxil for the first 2 weeks, and 20mg after. I'm now 4 months and a few days in, and I'm starting to feel much more calmer, my attitude towards life is positive!!I'm starting to talk more in class and it's gradually getting better. The first 2 months where hell"


"I had Irritable bowel syndrome for about 7 or 8 years. Then I got pregnant back in 2007 and haven't had it since. In March of 2008 I had to have my gall bladder removed. About a month after that, I couldn't eat without getting sick. Sometimes it was so bad. I went to my doctor and he wanted me on the Librax (generic) and it's been a life saver. Even when I had IBS I couldn't eat the way I can now."


"While doing a twist in Zumba in January I felt a pop and terrible pain in my knee.  I was in great pain when walking, for a month, with a knee I have never had a problem with. When I went to the orthopedic Dr he told me I was bone on bone and a candidate for knee surgery.  I am 68 yrs old, very active and have never been overweight, I was shocked at the diagnosis.  Cortisone gave me no relief.  Starting in March I had one injection for 4 weeks, with minimal relief.  A month after the last shot (middle of May) I got out of bed with 90% relief and a bit more improvement for 5 to 6 days.  It is now 5 months and I am almost pain free!  I will have this again when it wears off."


"By day 6 Cipro was helping with the symptoms but I started having blurred vision.  Day 7 vision even more blurred and had a headache and pain behind right eye.  Doctor took me off Cipro and put me on Doxycycline."


"50 Y.O. male, diagnosed Stage IV mRCC on 1 may 2014. Radical nephrectomy of right kidney June 2015. Tumour had invaded surrounding fat, IVC and adheared to bowel. Mets appeared in Jan 2015 (liver). Started 800mg Votrient feb 2015; side effects included, white hair, gastric issues, loss of taste, high BP otherwise felt ok. After 1 Month high liver enzymes forced me to stop. After 4 weeks off, recommenced 400mg  of Votrient. Side effects not as severe but similar to 800mg dose. Required a week off Votrient recently due to a bout of pneumonia. Liver Mets have shrunk from 20mm to 7.5 mm since Jan, 400mg seems to be working, lets hope it stays that way."


"I have been on this for 2 weeks (only 4 mg). I have energy again and do not feel so sleepy during the day. I am still taking seroquel at night- 100mg to sleep. Side effects are constipation and restlessness. I am now excercising again and able to drop the weight I had gained while on higher doses of seroquel."


"The new Metamucil   made me gain weight i think because of the sugar. My appetite didn't  change. The old Metamucil worked for me ."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I was so worried I would have cramping and pain but I was soooo relieved with this SUPREP! I'm being worked up for ulcerative colitis and was afraid this would be a terrible bowel prep experience, but it's not!
I expected it to taste bad, I simply held  my nose tight  and drank it down no problem, with a jello chaser lol.  Nauseous the first dose, but ended in a few minutes.  It worked so gently on me, no cramps at all!  Now I'm on my second dose this morning and no nausea, and no cramps. If I ever need a colonoscopy again I'm taking SUPREP.
Watching a show on my phone right on the John!"


"I was diagnosed with BiPolar Disorder 1 about 8 months ago. My doctor put me on Seroquel 100mg. I do have to take it at night due to the drowsiness it causes. It has made a dramatic change in the racing thoughts and negative self-image I felt. I've also had a marked change in my insomnia. I was misdiagnosed for a number of years, and couldn't understand why the other meds didn't make a difference. I wake up feeling rested. I did have some vivid dreams when I first began taking it. I also get the munchies, but they have subsided considerably in the last month or two, and have dropped almost 20 pounds. This is magical as far as I'm concerned! As well as the Seroquel, I also take 20 mg of Lexapro and 600 mg of Neurontin every night. Thanks!!"


"My doctor started me on Belviq after a recent visit. I was excited to try this new diet pill hoping it would give me the edge to begin losing weight. Unfortunately after a month and a half I have failed to lose any weight. I hope others have better luck."


"Before taking Indocin aches and pain are felt throughout my joints. When I take it at night I sleep better and the following day I feel the pain is diminished by 60% or better. I stop taking them after 3 to 4 days and start when the pain gets unbearable."


"This medicine changed my life. After 18 months of constant post nasal drip, coughing up sputum, sore throat, and nasal congestion, I think I may have finally found my answer. I have taken almost every medicine suggested to me and seen over 30 doctors. I was finally put on this for Rhinitis and Asthma and I started to notice a big difference by 4 days in. It has now been a week without coughing up sputum (something that I had daily for 18 months), and my congestion and breathing is significantly better. For some reason antihistamines and inhalers don't seem to help me, but Singulair does. I'm so glad that I tried this medication!"


"I started taking these pills January 12,2017  bc I didn't won't to deal with having a period anymore...the worst mistake do not take! My hormones are jacked up. I'm am very moody my appetite  is crazy I have gain 10 pounds and also I been bleeding for 3 weeks straight. My Dr told me to continue to take but I will not take this med - he even tried change the dosage and give me some menopause meds. I said I'm not taking any of that meds it had me so messed up bad. I'm am bleeding so much from my uterus. They are recommending  that I have Nova Sure surgery done. I will keep u post but beware this birth control is not good at all these.  reviews are truth."


"I just got the skyla put in a little over 4 weeks ago, I was not expecting to get it that day so I had not taken any meds, it was a bit uncomfortable but totally tolerable, just felt like a bad cramp. I was able to sit right up and drive myself home. I had a regular period about 3 weeks after it was inserted and was able to have sex about a week after! My partner says he can't feel a thing too. My checkup was yesterday and my doctor said everything was perfect! I recommend this IUD!"


"I've been on a Sovaldi, Interferon, and Ribiviran treatment for 5 weeks. My doctor says my viral load is ZERO! I still need to take it for 7 more weeks but I am EXTREMLY happy! Yes, I am wiped out, I can't work, but the reward is HUGE!"


"For me I had a terrible time with suboxone. It relieved the opiate withdrawal a number 3 out of 10. Bones started to creak, teeth started cracking/breaking, insomnia, legs wouldn't stop moving, headaches, backache. It just didnt work for me, doesn't mean it doesn't work. Initially I felt as though it was just the process of the other opiates leaving my body but after a month of feeling like rubbish I relapsed, I could no longer take it, it took a lot more to get relief due to the effects of the sub. After a year and a half of suboxone and feeling badly all the time, I gave up suboxone and the second job to pay for it and went back to full time drugging until I found methadone and have been happily and contentedly clean without any pain since."


"I have had Implanon for a little over a year now and it has both benefits and drawbacks. It hurt really badly having it put in and took several weeks to heal. I can still see it through my skin and there is a scar at the entrance. For the first 9 months I did not get my period and then all of a sudden I have light periods every 3-4 weeks and it's not on a repetitive schedule. It's great not having to think about taking a pill everyday but the surprise periods aren't fun. I haven't had any mood swings or weight gain but I have had skin reactions. My face and back break out with acne since starting the medicine and the insertion site is still itchy. "


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


"This has worked better than any other medicine I have used to treat mania. I only had slight fatigue when starting the medicine but it disappeared after a few weeks."


"After being diagnosed with vestibular migraines about a year ago, I resisted taking any medications. The dizziness and feeling unwell caused depression as I was afraid to go anywhere and get a major dizzy spell that would make me also have symptoms of a stroke ( numb face and arm and difficulty speaking.)

I started taking Nortrypraline and stopped after a few days as I was so tired and felt nauseated. My doctor told me to give it a go for a solid month and I'm so glad that I did. After about three weeks I started feeling so much better. Less episodes and when they came on, they were very mild.

I'm only taking 10mg but plan to increase to 20 to see if even more benefits are seen once I get the ok from my doctor."


"I am a 47 yo male who has been on 100mg of Pristiq for 2 years.  First on 50mg then increased.  I found I was sleepy for the first few months but nothing compared to the original symptoms like depression, anxiety etc.  My only concern is the withdrawal effects.  On one occasion, I went to Pharmacy on Saturday and they advised I needed a new script.  I had to wait until Monday to get a script and they were the two worst days in my life....the withdrawal was chaotic, I argued with the chemist in a rage....never done this before...I called them an hour later sobbing and apologising for my behavior, I had awful flashes in my eyes and headaches that made a migraine feel like party.....I was frantic at the doctor on the Monday morning"


"The prep worked very well, the taste was horrid, and hard to keep down, after the AM dose at 5, I was still going at 7:30 and had to wear a depends to get to the Hospital, I had burns in my mouth, and although I used lots of A&D, my backside was scalded, With in a week of using this, I developed Psoriasis all over my body, I have been treated now for several months, which is expensive, Doctors claim that it couldn't be because of the Prep, although I have found two other senior women that have had the same results, I think this Prep is expensive and dangerous, Don't do it!!"


"I took this pill for about a month. And in that month, I thought I was doing fine. No mood swings, nausea, headaches, not as much acne. But then my mom pulls me out of my room one day and tells me that I was gaining weight. I thought I had noticed it, but thought it was just because I was eating a lot. Being on this pill made me overly hungry all the time. "


"I have taken Casodex for years and PSA stays around 3.7.  No operation.  Side effect is enlarged breasts. Now 79 years old and swimming a mile a day. Feel strong and doing well."


"I was prescribed Fioricet for a head injury after Norco made me nauseous. No nausea with Fioricet.  It does make me dizzy and disoriented but helps with the pain."


"I am usually against medicine to mask pain. I never really liked pain medicine. It was a muscle relaxer I took a few years ago that I believed led to my crooked neck and back. It sounds small, I'm sure everyone has had back pain. But I am 24 years old and wasn't living the life all my friends were, because pain factored into everything, ruining everything. I got depressed. I tried everything. I tried EVERYTHING. I am going to a chiropractor now hoping that helps. I still needed something to get me through all my days. I used to wake up in pain and just lay back down and cry. Now I can take Vicoprofen and it drastically helps more than anything. I would recommend this."


"This supplement has really helped with my severe constipation.  I stopped taking it and the constipation returned.  I must take it with food or it will upset my stomach."


"Have used Viagra 100MG split into halves or thirds for about 3 years, always works, but I notice that unless I take half, I better get on the job fairly quick, within an hour, and sometimes it's hard to orgasm. Also I sometimes get stuffy nose,  sometimes ruins the mood. So I tried 10MG half a Levitra, first occasion I got hard within 20 mins (actually Viagra has always been about 15 mins) but then I lost my hard on for a little bit and thought Levitra was a failure, but then it came back and I would've been able to perform for 4-6 hours no problem. The 2nd dose was incredible, got very hard,  and about 2 hours later got very hard again, 2hours again very hard even the next day was able to get hard, and maintain. Also easier to orgasm I found."


"I've struggled with GAD, social anxiety, depression issues since I was 15. Lets just say I get easily nervous. I am now 27 as I type this ,and let me just say I've tried every single antidepressant out there. This one has really worked for me it boosted my mood. I'm more social. I don't do anything socially awkward around new people anymore. And I keep losing a lot of weight even though I'm very active. So that's a plus!"


"I have just started taking the medication and have noticed a considerable change in my mood.  I am not jumpy anymore. The only thing that I don't like about it is the bad taste I get in my mouth and some insomnia."


"Works wonders!!"


"I'm the type of person to read reviews and overthink and worry about mediciatons so I had to leave a review about this. I was soooooo scared to try this I had the worst anxiety and come to find out, I had little to none side effects. I took the pills every 4 hours instead of all four at the same time. Every time I took it I had food before so I think that's what helped me not have side effects. I just knew I was going to get side effects because I has HORRIBLE side effects from Metrodidazole. Only side effects was a little light headness/tiredness and the weird taste in my mouth. They were very mild."


"After I started taking this medicine I got Restless Leg Syndrome - when I went off of the medicine it went away.
I was always tired while taking the medicine. When I quit, I got dizzy twice and fell within the first week after I stopped taking it."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"I prepared for my first colonoscopy at 50 by taking preponik. The taste was fine--almost like a lemony Tang. My first run took about 4hrs, and then it lasted for about 2 hrs off and on. I'll take the 2nd dose in a.m. before procedure. at 2"


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I have Sleep Apnea and use CPAP but unfortunately the CPAP doesn't completely resolve the exhaustion.  I take 200mg Provigil once a day and it has given me my life back.  I was in danger of losing my job because the exhaustion caused me not to be able to focus or produce.  Once on the Provigil, my boss says he has been blown away by my performance.  No side effects whatsoever."


"Ronlngbch#1 thank you for your article ; I have had minor l5 budge for 20 years with minor numbness in right thigh three week ago I started getting the worst shooting pain in the middle of night and standing up if I sit in same spot for 15 minuet's the intense pain would last 15 seconds to a minuet but the only way I can describe it is my muscle being ripped off the bone.(WORST PAIN OF MY LIFE)  Dr. started me at 300 mg 3 times a day on day two already feel better I didn't even wake up last night. I was hoping it worked fast on some one else too so I know  its not just a placebo effect . insurance was making me do a whole song & dance to get Lyrical I called Dr. office & he faxed in the gabapentin"


"I took the pill 3 hours after unprotected sex, he literally came inside me. I freaked out and made him buy it. Because I was in my most ovulated day. After taking it I experienced mild cramping nothing bad but I was able to handle. I recommend staying in. Bed the morning after. Because I was very drowsy and sleepy!! I literally took naps that completed 15 hours of sleep! More than half of a day hours!! Plus my appetite increased by a lot!!! I was eating and craving all in sight. I guess it was the amount of hormones in my body. On day 3 I experienced a lot of nausea but it went away and then 8 days later I got my period! Lord!!! It was painful cramps but pop some painkillers like advil or aleeve and you should be fine!!"


"I got given it at first by emergency department when a rash was breaking out over my face.

It works. But I also have anxiety and have found it to be way better than Valium etc.  I feel relaxed and too not sleep I'll just take half a tablet but at night the 25 mg tablet helps my allergies and is a god send to relax the mind.  I love it.  I've noticed some people take it for nausea. I have always used stemitel and that works almost instantly. And I have no adverse reactions to either. I don't know why they don't use this for anxiety and such"


"No side effects but didn't take away the itch or infection. I had to buy monistat 7, which made me itch worse."


"I changed doctors. The one I was going to did nothing for me no matter what we tried. I'm a 64 year old male who was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 4 years ago. Started seeing my new Endocrinologist July 20th, 2011. First thing he did was stop me from taking Actos. Second thing he did was put me on a Testosterone Gel, and the most important thing, had me start Victoza. My headaches, and upset stomach were minor, and ended about 10 days after starting. I'm about 5'4" tall, weighed 280 pounds. Since then I've lost 70 pounds. Went from a size 48 waist slacks, and jeans, down to 38's. Most importantly I went from having sugar levels in the 350's 400's to 120's, 110's, even at times mid 90's. The doctor and this medicine have saved my life."


"I had five toenails affected with nail fungus. My Podiatrist put me on Jublia 15 months ago. I have had 4 laser treatments and have faithfully used Jublia every morning for 15 months. I have kept my nails clean and short. At the beginning of my treatment I was getting a bottle of Jublia delivered to my home at no cost for about 8 months. One bottle would last about 3 weeks. Then suddenly I wasn't getting refills. After several phone calls I was told I needed to pay $40 per bottle. I was ok with that as I really wanted to continue the treatment for one year as recommended by my Dr. After I began paying for it, I noticed the bottle was actually full and lasted about 6 weeks. I have only seen a slight improvement. Didn't work!!"


"Have been using Jublia as directed for 6 months with no change! This medication does not work! Total waste of money!"


"For those of you reading this site, you're probably worried sick and waiting for your period to come. Don't worry, I was like that too! And I can honestly tell you that this pill works: I took it after 36 hours of having unprotected sex. I was worried that I had taken it too late as many people said that they took it within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, but my period came on the 7th day of taking this pill. I had a little bit of cramps and my flow is heavier than usual, but I would absolutely recommend this pill to anyone. It really works, just give it some time and your period will come."


"I have Bipolar disorder and have ADD (not ADHD) for which I was on Ritalin (methylphenidate).  My doctor switched me to Adderall because my concentration seemed to be waning again, but I don't believe it is working as well. Concentration is about the same, but it seems I am experiencing a lot more anxiety now than I did with the Ritalin."


"Started diet on 4/12 (236.8 lbs) using my fitness pal app 1200 calorie diet. Lost 8.3 in 7 days. Began Pentermine on 4/21 (228.8lbs) today is 5/5 and I'm down 14lbs from Phentermine 22.5 lbs total since 4/12. Goal weight is 175lbs. Last seven days I lost 4.4lbs so the weight loss slows down after the first weeks.  I've been running 3 miles every other day and workout 3-4x a week. Drink plenty of water. Goal weight 175lbs. I'm on a 600 cal a day diet and I rarely go beyond 450 calories. No side effects, I take weekly pics, huge difference even over the last 7 days, I look 10 years younger already. I'm 45."


"I have used it for over 15 years.

An EEG showed I had quite a bit of extraneous thought, a left and right hemisphere that had identical thought processes and a temporal lobe that was off the chart.

Dexedrine changed my life.

Unfortunately many Doctors are using outdated/outmoded technology and refuse to prescribe it."


"After trying gobs of anti-depressants, Xanax and the like, Klonopin along with both Effexor and Inderal has obliterated ANY and ALL anxiety and disabling symptoms plaguing my life for YEARS. I am so happy to have found a sympathetic physician who listens to my strife and actually cares about my welfare as a patient.  This combination has made me a NEW person with SO MANY opportunities in life.  This medicine has been a lifesaver and so very happy I'm finally squared with my emotional and anxiety-ridden baggage.  Not a SINGLE panic attack or anxiety attack since starting Klonopin. It's really a God send after so many years of struggling and would recommend to anyone a frank discussion with his/her physician for at least a trial."


"Not impressed. I was on Embeda, but found it had absolutely no effect on me whatsoever for my pain.  I have a back injury that I have had for years, and I am in chronic pain. While on Embeda, there was NO relief, except that it would put me to sleep from the drowsiness that it causes."


"I've had issues with constipation since October 2015.  The doctor had me on Miralax daily until I got into the Gastroenterologist in April.  He gave me samples of Amitiza and told me to try it on the weekend.  It was horrible cramps, gas and bloating.  So I went back to Miralax.  Then my regular doctor suggested Milk of Magnesia.  I took some before I went to bed last night 7/4/16.  I was awakened at 4:30 a.m. with pain worse then labor pains.  I filled the toilet bowel with what looked like snack pack chocolate pudding.  Terrible gas pains stomach just knotting up and turning.  I have my colonoscopy scheduled for 7/8/16.  I hope the prep they gave me doesn't have the same affect on me. My stomach is still messed up 24 hours later."


"I have tried a lot of different NSAIDs and this is a miracle.  I moved back up north where weather is colder, causing my sciatica to flare up more often. Been on this 6 months and so glad I am."


"I'm 56 had little energy, slept a lot and gained a good deal of weight. I have felt really good since I started Axiron. The change was immediate and dramatic. I look forward to taking it. My levels were very low and after two weeks of using Axiron the test showed the level was higher and the doctor was pleased. I feel a libido again and I have a lot more energy. My appetite is way down too, not sure that's an effect. When I use the applicator I hold it in one place against the skin for a few seconds before I move it around, then I slowly move it while pushing it in and out a little. Don't let it come off the skin and it now runs down my body rarely. Hopefully it keeps working. I like it a lot."


"I started taking latuda and had to stop due to pregnancy but prior to pregnancy I was taking latuda 40mg and vybriid and the two work amazing wonders together"


"I have been on the Nuvaring for a month now. The only issue I have with it, is that I have had light bleeding in between but no pain. I can't feel it and when I had sex with my Boyfriend he said he liked the feeling of it. I don't really care for taking it out and putting it back in, but it is so much better than remembering to take a pill everyday. I have had a few mood swings but most women have them."


"Medicine information says "watch for changes in mood or behavior". My experience with my girlfriend is that this is a dangerous drug for people with mania."


"I have had problems with Sinus headaches for most of my adult life. Nasonex seems to be helping relieve the headaches.  I love it."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate

"I LOVE THIS MEDICINE. I have chronic end stage Interstitial Cystitis. I've had it bad for 24 years and NOTHING worked but the URIBEL. I have taken Urelle and Utira-C and none of them worked. But this one takes away my bladder pressure & pain. I can immediately tell when it wears off. I am taking every 6 hours (4 times per day). I have Medicare and it doesn't cover it, but the relief from pain is well worth it."


"For me, this relieves withdrawal symptoms within an hour. It's like magic relief from awful withdrawal anxiety, heart thumping, and nervous system twinges that I get in withdrawal. I have been prescribed it when I am honest with the doctor and they know I am pursuing staying sober, going to counseling etc. It is a miracle for withdrawal symptoms for me."


"I got it because I had painful cramping and heavy bleeding but my first Mirena slipped down and now I have a new one and I still have bleeding and horrible cramping. I am 23 years old"


"I am from israel and i have used phentermine in the past but the side effects were HORRIFIC.

anyway i was very excited to start saxenda but over here the price for it is so high.

i paid 350$ to get it, anyway its an amazing drug!

almost no side effects (besides nausea on the week i increase the dosage).

instead of increasing dosage once a week,

i increase the dosage once every month (starting from the 1.2).

that way i save some money AND prolong the time when my body will start to develop an immunity to the drug and lose its effectiveness.

anyway i feel VERY strong about this drug.

almost no hunger at all and i eat about 700-800 calories a day.

i have lost a bit over 50 pounds in 13 weeks! and it was so so easy! wow.

no hunger struggles!"


"Take only as need due to severe neuropathy of amputated foot.  Take only when pain is severe.  Does not give me headaches as Vicodin and other similar medications."


"Paxil made me gain 5 lbs.. I noticed most of it was in my abdomen. It also made me very tired. I gained 15 lbs. overall. I was taken off it, but my energy wasn't coming back. It turned out I had a thyroid problem due to my carbamazepine, which controls my epileptic seizures."


"I have had irritable bowel syndrome for over 17 years. First they could do nothing for me but prescribe antispasmodics which eventually I developed an allergy against. After going to a DO, she recommended I try natural medications such as fiber and acidophilus. I started taking it and I have never felt better! I recommend it to anyone with digestion problems.."


"I started chateal in January, it's not August and I stopped taking it about 2 weeks ago. This pill works great for its intended purpose because I definitely didn't get pregnant but the side effects were becoming too much for me to handle. I gained about 8 pounds which I did not like as I'm very self conscious and have a mild eating disorder. It also made me severely depressed and anxious. I would cry all the time at the smallest things and I just couldn't take it anymore. After just 2 weeks of not taking it I have noticed a huge improvement in my mood. I haven't cried for 3 days whereas I was crying about 5 times a day while on the pill."


"My wifes eye trouble began over 5 yrs ago...after 2 specialists basically telling her nothing was wrong the 3rd one informed her of her anterior uveitis. Pupil crazy shaped, severe pain, severe pressure and very light sensitive. Ketorelac, Durezol, and another! Using for almost 5 yrs and iris has been stuck to lens entire time never releasing! Recently removed 2 and tried Combigan and Durezol together! On day 1 pain was the worst its been out of all this time..today (3rd day) she woke, I asked about her pain and her reply "the best its felt since this happened"! I checked it and for the 1st time in 5 yrs her pupil was actually round again and reacts to light...just left doc and the blockage (stuck iris) was 50% released!"


"I've been on this pill for about 7 months and I love it! I did have some spotting but it was because I wasn't taking the pill at the same time everyday. No symptoms. No side effects. Works great for me!"


"I had a major breakdown and was hospitalized. My psychiatrist put me on effexor. I took it before bed and by 2 am I was running fever and felt like I had the flu. It was by far the worst medicine I have ever tried. EVER. I woul never take this again. I felt horrible all day the next day and wouldn't get out of bed. It was a nightmare."


"I've had this inserted for about 7 months. I love it. I have 1 period when it was put in and nothing after but what I hate are the mood swings and I feel kicking in my stomach after multiple test I am not pregnant but the kicking still is present for the time being, it's freaky!"


"I want to warn you about watching what you drink and other medicines you take.  It turns out that even a little alcohol (3 drinks a month) and Motrin (6 pills taken over one week) will hurt your liver while on Cymbalta.  I found this out through a routine blood test.  "


"Gabapentin eliminated almost all the pain I have had for eight years due to a staph infection from heart surgery. However, after a few days I developed an irregular heartbeat and had to quit taking it. I called my Doctor who said the gabapentin could not cause the irregular heartbeat, so I started taking it again. It worked wonders for the pain, but after a few days the irregular heartbeat reappears. I would love to be able to take gabapentin because it is a great pain reliever but I can't deal with the irregular heartbeat."


"I was a hard core Atkins dieter in my early 20's, lost a tremendous amount of weight, and kept it off for 5 years.  I then got pregnant, stopped eating healthy and gained everything back and then some.  Now I'm in my 30's with my highest weight being 218.  I started back on the Atkins and started exercising but my weight was not coming off like it did when I was in my 20's.  My doctor prescribed phentermine and I've lost a pound every day, I'm finally out of the 200's and down to 198 today (never thought I'd see the day).  I have had dry mouth occasionally  with no other side effect.  I've been exercising and eating low carb and feel great.  I hope to be 135 someday."


"My experience:
Cons- some nights, right as soon as I fell asleep, I'd wake up sleep walking and make myself something to eat, or get naked and sit at the table. Now I'm not a sleep walker but my brother sleeps late and he would always tell me in the morning that I'd walk into his room and say something random or he'd be in the kitchen when I wake up sleepwalking. He'd say I always seemed fully awake cause my eyes were wide open but I'd act weird.
Pro's- Kept me asleep and I'd wake up early feeling I had enough sleep."


Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

"Really dried up my congestion, but made me very sleepy"


"I was first put on this med in 1995 to deal with my OCD which manifests itself in compulsive negative thought and inability to overcome negativity, as well as occasional wishing I would die and suicidal thoughts (never acted upon).

Due to frequent professionally-caused moves around the world, periodically Luvox was unavailable to me, so I was placed on alternatives such as Zoloft and others, all of which had heavy side effects.

The best thing for me about Luvox was my ability to cope, no sexual side effects, and also the ability to still feel, all of which other drugs (especially Zoloft) prevented, leaving me feeling like a zombie. Luvox let me be me without my OCD and generally with it, I am a happier, more positive and creative person."


"I have to agree it is a good medicine to detox on however your detox from the methadose is gonna be a long hard road. Unless you are planning on staying on it forever you can count on a long hard withdrawal. It does work wonders for pain but when you move away or get cut off it lands you in a situation of finding another doctor to write for it or the dreaded methadone clinics that charge $11 to $15 a day! Wonderful for pain even got me up and mobile."


"I have been on Cymbalta for about 4 months now, and finally can say that it is worth going through some of the beginning side effects.  We must be careful though, to listen to our bodies first.  Side effects can be bothersome but should not be unbearable, so if this is your case with Cymbalta or any other medication, you must consult your physician.  When I first started Cymbalta, (which I did twice before finally staying on it) I could not sleep, had headaches, and could not even drink a cup of coffee without feeling as if I was hyper.  Eventually, things got better and I was able to stop the additional medication that was prescribed to help me sleep.  Switching Cymbalta to bedtime helped tremendously!  No pain and/or anxiety."


"Was diagnosed with three degenerative discs that have now compressed on top of each other at L-3, 4 & 5, creating horribly pinched nerves.  Started off with Vicodin, which helped for awhile.
In 2006 was switched to Dilaudid 2mg, then 4mg, currently taking 8mg/ 4 times daily.  Wow, what a great pain killer! With the Vicodin, it dulled the pain but with the dilaudid, it's completely gone.  Makes living life enjoyable again.  It's great not to be in constant pain anymore!"


"I started this medication on 2/20 today is 3/26, as of today I have lost 14 lbs and that's with minimal to moderate exercise!  I'm going to start exercising longer and harder, I think I will see even better results.  For me the side effects have been very minimal, all in the first few weeks, I had a little constipation and only very slight nausea which went away completely the next day.  As far the hunger suppression, it takes away the constant food thoughts and it stops the cravings, I mean I get hungry but only when my body needs food which is great, so I've had good results and will continue to take this medication until I reach my goal which is about 30 to 35 more lbs."


"I was nervous at first reading some of the negative reviews and I talked with my doctor about it a while before I switched.  I went back and told him it wasn't enough and he told me that was just the "starting dose" and we'll go up each week until we get to the right dose for me.  I was skeptical to say the least but holy cow he was right!  At 750 I can't believe the difference.  This drug is incredible!"


"Well so far I have taken 4 and still in pain when I pee I am also taking flucloxacillin 500mg so fingers crossed the 2 will work and I will be pain free. Oh I am also drinking lots of cranberry juice."


"I broke my tailbone and was constipated because of it. Because it hurt too bad to try and poop. So i decided to take dulcolax,  i took 2. It definitely works. But terrible terrible pain is followed. I did not have any dairy all i had was water and a bit of broth. This isn't me being dramatic it was the worst pain I've been in ..in a very long time. And i gave natural birth. Just like many other people i had cramps, sweating, and felt as if i would vomit but didnt. And towards 4am my anus felt like it  was spitting out lava. Im never taking this again. Sticking to apple juice which takes longer to work but works without the pain."


"I've been on this pill for a year and didn't have issues till now. I didn't have a period for 4 months and it just started out of no where the other day but super light. I haven't had acne this bad since I was 14.. I'm 19 now. I have horrible sugar cravings and mood swings like crazy and I've gained 10 lbs within the past year."


"I have been taking Qsymia for 6 months now...on the highest dose at this point.  I have been taking it exactly how it is supposed to be taken per my doctor.  I have physical limitations (bad knees) that keep me from being able to exercise much.  Walking is about all I am able to do.  I did not change my diet radically, the Qsymia changed it for me making me want to eat healthier because the crap food had negative effects on me and/or tasted like crap.  Becoming soda-free was the best thing that ever happened to me.  To date I have lost 83 pounds and have 57 more to go and know I will lose it with the help of this.  Would I recommend this to people?  Absolutely!!  Is it worth the tingling in the feet?  The dry mouth? YES!"


"I lost 100 lbs in 8 months on my own by working out and eating healthier. I kept it off for 3 years and due to stressors and two night shift jobs I found myself gaining 47lbs in 6months. Very scary for me which brought on my depression and severe knee pain!! So my doc monitored my activity for 6 months and I lost 0 lbs and she decided to give this medication a try 4 days into it with a balanced diet and 4 days of an hour of exercise I have lost 7 lbs"


"I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for 2 weeks now. I've lost my appetite, I've had bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and I'm very moody. I thought I just ate something bad but after reading the reviews from other girls, I think it's the birth control and I think I'm going to stop taking this birth control."


"I'm in my early 30's and found myself single again after 10 years of marriage and anxious when it came to being with new women, wasn't getting as hard and was hit and miss. Went to the Dr and got the 20mg Cialias and all is good. You can relax and know everything's going to work and can go multiple times. Just wished it was cheaper."


"I'm not a doctor, but I want everyone who's reading this to know: EVERYONE REACTS DIFFERENTLY TO MEDICINE. Pristiq didn't work for me, unfortunately. I was on the lowest Mg. It didn't do anything when I took it, but man...when I didn't take it...it was like I was having an "out of body experience." It was the weirdest feeling. Not like a "cool" high. It was uncomfortable and annoying. I kept taking it in hopes of it helping my suicidal thoughts, and major anxiety. Now, all antidepressants CAN increase suicidal thoughts. Pristiq definitely increased these bad thoughts. I threw up before work (anxiety) & was always a nervous wreck. I'm off the medicine now. Going back to the doctors to talk about other options. God bless all of you."


"Yup, I've never had this happen to me after taking yeast infection medicine but like many others here, my vagina is on fire. I am miserable. It does seem like this could be a bad batch as many other women seem to have had a similar experience."