"I've had GAD for 30 years.  The last 5 years it's gotten worse, my normal techniques weren't working anymore and I needed help.  I take the smallest amount of Klonopin 0.25 mg once per day and it level's things out.  "


"I am a 27 y/o female, have been battling depression and anxiety for a few years now. As I transition into a nurse, I decided that enough is enough, I can't keep living my life with this anxiety and unhappiness. St. John's Wort works okay. I didn't notice a huge change in my mood. I was a little happier, but not much. The anxiety was still the same. The biggest change I noticed was that it made it easier for me to talk to people. I have social anxiety really bad. Reason I decided to stop taking it is bc one night I had super bad anxiety so I took a Xanax and it COMPLETELY CANCELED OUT the effect of my Xanax. Went into a full blown panic attack, had to call into work. This drug has a A LOT of interactions with other meds. Will be going on SSRI"


"I was told as a youth and treated as a Rheumatoid patient
Muscle spasms in the legs and feet were always a problem. Rest, massage, and very warm water soak's.
Now, I'm over 70' and doctor put me on long term Methocarbon which swells my tongue and puts sores in mouth, and changes my taste. I some times get dizzy and lay awake nights partially asleep. I'm tired a lot and just can't get energy up. Or care. What do you think. Should I change Rheumatolgist?"


"Shortly after I was infected in Mar 2017 the HIV wreaked havoc on my nervous system with some horrible peripheral neuropathy pain. Diagnosed on May 11 and started Genvoya in June with a class of 12,000 and cd4 of 660, one month later my class was 40 and cd4 increased to 822. Unlike most of the reviewers above I do have more side effects. The neuropathy is better thank God, but I have tiredness, sleeplessness, some abdominal pain, and lightheadedness. All that considered this medicine is what I call a wonder pill  because it just works period. Due to the fact that cobicistat works with the liver I take it at night before bed so my liver will be at rest while the Genvoya does it’s thing. This was not my first choice so thanks Doc!"


"Thanks to Latuda, I have my life back! I've
taken so many medications in the past with no
relief of my symptoms until Latuda! I wish I had known about Latuda years ago."


"I just put it on last night for the first time. However I put waaaay too much on and my armpits have been burning and red ever since. However for right now I think it's worth it. To wear the clothes you want without having to worry. No deoderant put on after that application. Still dry."


"I've been taking Benicar for about 2 years now.  Every other medicine tended to make my feet and ankles swell badly, but this medicine is great.  My blood pressure is consistently about 110/70 (sometimes lower).  No side effects.  I take it in the mornings and do not have a problem with drowsiness, even though I'm really prone to this side effect with other medicines.  I just wish my insurance covered it on their formulary.  As it is I pay $45/month.  This, in combination with the diabetic medicines and supplies, really takes a toll on my budget.  But I guess the results are worth it.  As a state worker in California, though, I may have to investigate less expensive options soon! "


"I've barely had any acne in the past then in just 2 months my face broke out like crazy and won't stop. its starting to bring my self esteem down like crazy, my acne is hormonal and my whole cheek is pigmented. I looked at the reviews and had high hopes for this medicine. I've been on it for about a month by now and I am seeing no changes. My derm told me it should be a lot clearer in about a month and less inflamed, well its not any less."


"I had rotator cuff surgery and I was prescribed percocet after telling the doctor that I have a sensitive stomach to most medications.  The medicine took the pain away, but I only take half a pill of the 5mg and my stomach gets so upset and try not to vomit. I can't get in a car without getting car sick. The doctor has now prescribed me Darvocet, lets hope this works better."


"I am on my 5th week of Seasonique. I will repost as I am further along. The first 3 1/2 weeks I had that normal "somewhat odd" (bloating, irritability) that comes with starting any new birth control (My personal experience). At 3 1/2 weeks I had to take pain killers every couple of days. Random cramping. However, the week that my period was expected, week 4, I had only light spotting. No blood ..just a few smears of super light brown discharge. I often have PMS..so I think the irritability I had was just around PMS time. So the irritability/slight moodiness was ok with. Now I am on week 5. Irritability gone. Still light spotting...but I'm optimistic so far. Looks like this may work. Will repost to share."


"I started this pill at 18 because I didn't have my period for 6 months. My period came back after the first month. My acne got worse for the first 6 months but eventually got a bit better, no more cystic acne. My appetite skyrocketed but my weight has stayed constant. It's also given me hot flashes. Lots of moodiness and anxiety but that might be unrelated to the pill, and it has improved somewhat. After 15 months I've decided to switch pills. That being said, the pill affects everyone differently so take my experience with a grain of salt."


"Ultram was helpful for my muscle pain associated with the fibromyalgia. It did not make me feel 'dopey' or 'high' or more tired, etc. However, I would have to eat a substantial meal before taking it and then eat an apple or something after I took it or I feel on the verge on vomiting.
It made me so nauseated if my stomach was not completely full."


"I've had severe anxiety my whole life paired with depression and bipolar disorder. Ever since I was a child, I've had chronic migraines and headaches, especially at ages where I just shouldn't be having them. My doctor prescribed me this to calm me down and help stabilize my brain activity, so as to halt the anxiety and depression he thought was causing my headaches and migraines.
The pill worked fine after the first few doses, but I guess my body developed a tolerance. Now, when I don't take it, I'm extremely nervous and my depressive tendencies skyrocket. My headaches and migraines never went away. I feel that this pull had a negative effect on me rather than actually helping, and I will be consulting my doctor for something else."


"I was on Paxil 40mg for years and my anxiety was very minimal. I switched to Prozac couple of months ago because I thought the weight gain and side effects from Paxil was too much. Now after about 8 weeks on Prozac 20mg my anxiety isn't getting better and I'm often dealing with anxiety/panic again.
My Np tried to switch me from 20 mg daily to 40mg 3 days a week but I thought that was making anxiety worse.
"


"I have ADHD and this medication works!"


"I am on my 7th day of treatment and have not experienced any of the side effects, except for the skin irritation where the AK's are prevalent."


"Had unprotected sex on Dec 6 , took Ella with in 36 hours. Had slight dizziness the day I took it. Took it on a full stomach and made sure I ate a little something every two hours. Stayed hydrated. I also took dramine for the dizziness. Today day two I only have a slight belly ache. MUCH BETTER THEN PLAN B.  Which tricks your body into thinking it is pregnant and got all pregnancy symptoms. I would say Ella worked for me !"


"It is fantastic that it wears off so quickly - no residual tiredness in the morning like other sleep-aids.  I do wish it lasted longer.  It really only keeps you asleep for ~4 hours.  I guess that's what Ambien CR is for."


"I've had Botox injections 3 times. The 1st time I developed symptoms after a week which made me go to the ER. My bladder was on fire! The Botox only lasted 4 months. The second time, I had zero symptoms and it kicked in right away. The Botox lasted 8 months. The third time, which was yesterday, hasn't kicked in yet but I've been having bladder pains which is relieved after emptying. But I wrote this to say that everyone is different so you can't really go by our reviews - try it out & if you don't like it, don't get it anymore, simple as that. Also, I've found it to last longer while also taking Ditrapan 10mg once a day.

Ps. Someone said it's more expensive for males which isn't true, it all depends on your insurance."


"No more pain."


"This is my second month on Nuvaring and so far I have absolutely no complaints. I love the ease of just inserting it once a month and just removing it 3 weeks later. I have had no mood swings, weight gain nor depression. As a matter of fact I think I have even lost weight because it seems to have subsided my constant cravings. I would definitely recommend Nuvaring to anyone."


"Currently in the middle of my first week of taking Tri-Sprintec. I started taking it on the first day of my period and it is now the 4th day and my period is basically done. I have had no bad side effects whatsoever; the only is a very mild nausea that is manageable. I also had NO cramps during my period. Definitely Recommend!"


"I tried EVERY over the counter gastric acid reliever on the planet and nothing worked. Then I got my doctor to prescribe Protonix and never had any problems after that. I was very pleased."


"I have been using this gel for the past 4 months it is doing great ,its amazing"


"I started taking Buspar about a year ago for anxiety/panic attacks. I've taken benzodiazepines in the past but having an addictive personality, I had to stop those. Buspar saved my life. I have no fear, paranoia, or low self esteem anymore. I used to feel like the world was out to get me and that I was being judged by everyone no matter where I went. I used to have the most crippling social anxiety too, I'd avoid social situations because the anxiety was so bad. Luckily Buspar erased all of that for me. Anxiety still creeps up here and then but it is absolutely nowhere close to being as bad as it was before. No side effects. I love it and will take it for a long time. At first I did get headaches but they went away a couple days later. Love it."


"switched from Ditropan to Detrol LA recently... I am a 44 yr old female.... Ditropan made me so sleepy I could not function and did not help my symptoms at all.  Anyway but this Detrol has made every symptom I have a thousand times worse... I am waking up to urinate at least every hour at night and having to change my clothing constantly from increased incontinence and the urge to go is a lot stronger.  Not to mention the fact that I am miserable from the dehydration it also has caused.  I give up now on trying to find a medicine to help me lead a normal life.  Ijust live with my issue like I was before seeking help."


"I have cystic acne around jaw line and chin, doctor prescribed Aczone, have been using for 4 weeks and as of now I'm not happy nor satisfied. Within first week my skin appeared smoother and smaller pores. During the second week I broke out in cheekbones (possible result of new blush) but after use of Aczone every day none of my acne has gone away. Going to give 2 more weeks before going back to dermatologist."


"I've been taking Cymbalta for 3 years, after 7 years of taking Prozac. Even though Prozac worked great for all that time, I guess I started to tolerate it and didn't work anymore) and has been working great so far, no side effects and is amazing how it brought me out of that abyss I was at. Thank you Cymbalta. "


"This medication did help with dry skin and hair associated with Hashimotos and perhaps did lessen my anxiety "somewhat",  can't be sure since I also am in menopause and use Vivelle dot patches and Prometrium.  I gained 30lbs in about one month of starting it.  My TSH is low now and Free T4 almost optimal but Free T3 still too low.
CONS: packed on the fat which I cannot get off, raised blood pressure, does not help with constant fatigue."


"I was on the Ortho-tri-cyclen-lo for 4 years but my insurance won't cover it anymore so my doctor switched me to Trinessa.  It's been almost a month I've been taking it and my husband and I loves it.  I was scared at first because of the bad reviews sucha s weight gain and depression.  But with me it's been good so far.  NO headaches, I've lost weight because  with Ortho I was bloated a lot.  I'm more interested in sexual activities so my husband is happy with that.  The only thing I don't really like is I'm a little bit more emotional but not moody or crabby."


"I was on halcion for almost 5 years until I built a tolerance and it stopped working.  Since then I have tried numerous medications of various types and none have worked as well as halcion.  Most have not even been close or didn't work at all.  With halcion, I fell asleep quickly and naturally, and stayed asleep at least 6 hours.  It was a restful sleep with no side effects like dreams or strange behavior.  I had no problems waking up or functioning the following day.  It's only now that I can't find a substitute that I really appreciate the benefits of halcion."


"I was put on Sronyx in January, first time being on birth control, and I just started my forth month pack. I was nervous about being put on this birth control because of all the negative reviews I read about it. So I can say that I was a little timid. DON'T LET THE BAD REVIEWS SCARE YOU. After 4 months, I haven't had not one bad side affects with this birth control. I haven't gained weight. My acne hasn't gotten worse. My periods went from heavy 6 days to very like 3 days. I was a cramp sufferer during my period since I started for the first time at the age of 13 (I am now 28), to the point where there was a few times I was almost rushed to the ER for them and I haven't had any cramps whatsoever ever since being on this. Give it a chance!"


"I recently wrote when I was 2 weeks in, now I'm going on week 4.  I'm still feeling pretty well.  I seem to be able to get a lot accomplished now, I did before but was always overwhelmed with it.  I'm no longer overwhelmed.  The worst side effect of this medicine, in my opinion, is being sleepy.  It knocks me out within a few minutes of taking it.  Other that that no other issues."


"500 mg/1x a day for 10 days was prescribed for an acute sinus infection. I take Wellbutrin and bupropion for depression and anxiety--they manage my symptoms very well. Two days of the Levaquin had be in an agitated state such as I've not experienced in years   I experienced insomnia--four hours sleep--and I am always blissfully able to sleep 8-9 hrs, falling asleep within minutes of laying down. This drug was poison to my brain. I also have a headache, muscle aches, and redness/rash. I called the Dr for a new drug after 2 doses and asked why in the world would she prescribe me something that has a known history of causing nervous problems?! I may change doctors over this."


"been on this pill for almost a month, however I started my period two weeks early but I'll chalk that up to always being irregular and my hormones trying to balance. Don't really have a complaint except night nausea. Literally as soon as the sun goes down I'm sick to my stomach like no other. Gunna just tough it out since my insurance doesn't want to cover anything else. Anyone have ideas about what to do to help with the nausea?"


"Worked well for migraines but had to stop due to double vision, dizziness and 16 pound weight gain in three weeks."


"Was treated with this drug due to chlamydia symptoms being present.  Tests came back negative for chlamydia, however treatment did cure symptoms of cervicitis.  This non sexually transmitted infection has almost identical symptoms to chlamydia.  I was glad I took the medication when it was offered, as the symptoms where quite uncomfortable.
Since taking the medication have felt 100% better, however side effects of terrible diarrhea and feeling sick started around 1 hour after taking the medicine.  I recommend taking the medication and staying at home for the rest of the day."


"SIde affects are to severe long term."


"I had been taking Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 for 2 years until it started giving me bad cramping and breakthrough bleeding on the active pills. I think my body was starting to reject it or the dosage just wasn't high enough anymore. Then my doctor suggested to try Safyral and gave me 2 free samples. I just finished my first month and it wasn't too bad. The worst side effect I had was nausea. My breasts felt fuller, but they went back to their normal size after my period. My period was lighter and the cramping wasn't that bad. I didn't gain any weight or feel bloated. I will have to see how this next month is...I plan on staying on this pill!"


"This is my second time being prescribed this for BV, no symptoms. Went in for abnormal bleeding that subsided with Hormone cream (weird I know). They tested for everything and ended up with BV and Myo/Ureaplasma. I was taking this in conjunction with Doxycycline.
The taste of this medicine is horrible. I was prescribed 2 pills a day (500mg) tablets for 5 days. Pretty sure this will clear it. It does give you fatigue, sensitivity to light and slight nausea but better than an infection. I would eat a heavy meal before taking this and take it same time each day.  Good luck Ladies."


"I've struggled with depression since I was a teenager (and attempted suicide then). In college I started having panic attacks. A few years later I was put on this new medicine called Effexor (after getting no relief from Paxil nor Zoloft) and for the first time in my life I felt relatively normal!  I've been on Effexor - 150 mg/day for 20 years now and it has REALLY helped me to function at a high level.  I have gone off it several times - VERY slowly, but each time, a few months after being completely off, BANG - unbelievable depression, and I'd go back on. I'm at peace knowing I'll most likely be on it form the rest of my life.  Helps with depression AND anxiety.  No problems drinking while taking it, had three healthy kids while on it."


"This medication was/is a God send for me.  Before taking it I would wake up 6 to 9 times a night to empty my bladder (and there was hardly anything there).  During the day I would have an urge to go & did not quite make it to the toilet at least 1 time a day if not more.  With the medication I might get up once during the night and that awful "you have to go NOW" urgency is gone during the day!!  It has made a vast improvement in my life - physically as well as emotionally (not worring where the bathroom is no matter where you are).

I would agree that this is an expensive medication.  I decided to go on-line, found Tovias & the manufacturer & then filled out the forms for a significant discount!!  They now pick up almost 100% of the cost!"


"I got pretty bad mood swings/anxiety with this but worst of all, I got cramps. I had cramps all month long for about 3 months before I switched. It would feel like someone punched me in the uterus and I'd bend over in pain at random times in the day. However, I did experience this with other barr/teva pharmeceutical birth controls. I didn't get pregnant so I suppose it was effective in that sense."


"Unfortunately my ex-boyfriend intentionally & knowingly gave me Herpes. The first breakout was horrible, I had to go to the Emergency room. They prescribed me Acyclovir 400 mg 4x daily. It definitely works and it works fast. I had no side effects at all. I always keep it on me and I am to take 200mg 5x daily if I start to have another breakout."


"I've been on Suboxone for 5 days now and I have been taking 40 to 50 pills a day of 15 to 30 mg of oxycodone that's 800 mg a day addiction. Suboxone has helped so much. Very few side effects for me, some chills and a little diarrhea. I use Benadryl to be able to sleep, but that's it. Tomorrow will be day 6 without anything, will keep you posted. Past 2 days I took only 1/2 a pill so maybe that's why I felt a little withdrawal symptoms but that's better than increasing Suboxone dose. Good luck to everyone and use it only to detox."


"Type II diabetic since 2003. Been on Metformin, Avandia, glyburide, Lantus, and Novalog either as monotherapy or in combinations. Been on pump since 2007 and got through 2 pregnancies with pump. Endocrinologist recommended this so I can reduce my insulin uptake and hopefully, get off the pump (weight gain and complacent with diet on pump). So far I've only been on Invokana 4 days. Lost 8 pounds, reduced appetite, more water intake. Noticed you need to watch carbs or sugar will spike. I'm still on Metformin 2000mg/day and pump but barely any insulin. Will stay on this for a while to see if I can get off the pump (my goal) and lose more weight."


"I LOVE MY SKYLA!!! Got Skyla Feb. 2017 (no kids) and had one period and then no periods since. The insertion was crampy pain (bearable but uncomfortable) but quick and I had no side effects immediately after and got up and left normally. I had some light spotting the next week and now when my period is supposed to come I may have a little extra discharge but nothing else. I am a person who has struggled with horrible mood swings, cystic acne, heavy crampy periods, and no luck with any other BC and I have tried nearly all of them in the 11 years I have been on BC. Skyla is the first time in my 27 years that I am acne free, without mood swings, and the happiest and healthiest I have ever been using any form of hormonal birth control!"


"I was diagnosed with major depression 6 years ago when I was 18 years old. I was started on 100mg of Zoloft. You hear the commercials about side effects of SSRIs about how they can "increase suicidal thoughts in children and young adults". Well Zoloft did that to me and made my depression even worse until I eventually was suicidal and was hospitalized.  Then they switched me to 60mg Celexa and I have never had any problems with it! I've been on it for 5 1/2 years and the only side effect I have is low libido.  The FDA lowered the max recommended dose to 40mg so my doctor lowered my dose too. I have been okay on 40mg but I wish I was still allowed to have the 60mg. I wonder why the max dose got lowered?"


"A sleeping pill. Terrible."


"Was prescribed 120mg (a low dose I understand) 2 weeks ago for constant arrhythmia. I estimate I now have arrhythmia 30% of the time and the feeling is much less intense.

Greatly relieved, although still wonder what triggered this condition. No noticeable side effects yet."


"Second time on Aldra.  The first time I used it on my right temple, nose, and my face.  I was covered in red blotches, like scalds, but I don't remember any severe reactions. I can't seem to remember it hurting,  and it was worth it. It cleared the persistent and sore bcc on my nose and temple.  I now have another bcc on my forehead which has been persistent and shown no sign of healing, and has bleed at times.  My GP/doctor has prescribed a course of Aldara and  this time I have a much worse reaction, one side of my face has come with very red like swollen spots, blistering, and I have flu like symptoms.  But I am sure it will be worth it."


"I havent been on bc since I was 18 I'm on it now and I'm 29. I have stomach pain a lot I've been on it for 3 months so I'm hoping my body is still adjusting. Other than that cheap price and no other problems."


"This has been my first time on birth control. I never really experienced many symptoms the worst would be the really bad headaches towards the end of my active pills and during the placebo pills. After 7-8 months are when things started to chance I spotted for 11 days; and that had never happened to me. I didn't miss a pill or anything but I still got my period as usual. The following month I did not miss any pills, did all I was suppose to but I missed my period completely. And not on the 9/10th  month I have been spotting for the past 3 days (I think due to missing on pill but taking it first thing in the morning and the other at my usual time) but the cramps are horrible. This BC has given me more or a headache than anything"


"I have been on Requip for over a year now and it is a God-send. Requip has saved my life. I don't have any of the side effects (sleepiness, etc.) associated with Requip, thank goodness, but it does let me sleep at night.  I asked my doctor to prescribe it for me and she had never heard of Requip until I told her about it.  Surprise!  I will be on Requip forever until science figures out what causes RLS.  I highly recommend Requip to anybody who has RLS.  Side effects for me - none whatsoever, just a good night's sleep for a change."


"Everything was fine at first, in the last 2 months I've had serious mood swings which is atypical for me but the worst of it all is I have had SERIOUS HAIR LOSS!! Thought it was because I gave birth 7 months ago but the more I research it, the more connections I'm finding to the birth control. Hair was once so thick I broke hair ties on a regular basis now I have a receding hair line and bald spots."


"I suffer from RA 34 Years, Chronic head pain 48 years, Nerve pain 10 years, and diabetes 23 years. I have been taking pain meds since I was six years old. The 1000mg metformin I took twice a day almost killed my kidneys, leaving me with only 50% kidney function. This caused me not to eliminate a large dose of morphine I take and almost killed me. Now I cannot take any pain meds metabolized in the kidneys at all, scary I know. So last week my PMD put me on the 10µg Butrans patch. It doesn't seem to work for me at all. I can feel the drug in my body because of a constant stomach ache since the day after putting on the patch. Now, actually, my state is worse than before the patch."


"Miracle drug for me! I seem to have a bad reaction to every drug that is specifically for Bi-Polar! No, I'm not as creative as I was, but it's between being so high and then crashing so far down or a good steady me! I'll take this compared to a hospital any day."


"Chantix worked for me. I smoked a pack a day for 35 yrs. Neither patches nor gum was affective. They made me feel ill really. Less than month on Chantix made me a non smoker. That was 7 yes 7 grateful years ago. It is amazing how much I missed out on with family and friends because I was out smoking. Not any more!  I am now there to hear the  joke or the wonderful story and amazingly I am also there  to share my life. And I have moved into the present because I am present."


"I love apri!:I lost 5 pounds and my skin is clearer than ever and I am NOT pregnant and my libido is still intact way better than ortho tri cyclen"


"I use this med for lower back pain."


"It is the only medication that will control my vertigo, dizziness and sickness, ringing in ears, etc......."


"Most of the time Brintellix has worked fairly well, I take it along with Wellbutrin XL."


"I was on Lutera for almost 4 years prior to it being discontinued. It worked great from the get-go. However, once discontinued, I was given orsythia in replacement. It was horrible, I had awful acne (after never really having acne problems other than an occasion pimple), it made me irritable, I had very heavy bleeding, and I was contstantly tired. Then I got a 3 month supply through express scripts for convenience. I was given the literal generic, no name. It has been the worst. Dark stringy discharge for a week, dizzy, anxiety is through the roof, stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Called my doctor and waiting to hear back.... awful experience..."


"I've only been on it for a week now and I have some side effects such as moodiness, breast soreness, hair loss, bloating, diarrhea. It's not too bad though and I hope it subsides. I like that it is more convenient than the pill. You don't have to remember to take it everyday. But don't listen to people saying they hate it because some birth controls work for certain people and people complain about them all. Just experiment. Also my boyfriend said he couldn't feel it so that's a plus."


"I am always hungry since starting Buspar and getting fat! But it does help with anxiety. Doctor denies it can cause weight gain. How can I stop gaining weight and lose??"


"I just started Belviq on 3/8/14 and today, just 5 days later, I've lost 5 lbs! I'm very excited and looking forward to where I am on day 30."


"I was only on this medicine for one month. It was too strong for me. My anxiety and depression went away completely, but I also didn't care about anything. I completely lacked motivation and would sometimes just lay around doing absolutely nothing. I didn't even have much interest in eating. I also became antisocial and didn't want to leave the house, even to walk the dog, because I didn't want my neighbors to see me or talk to me. It was the weirdest experience. It's like I barely existed that whole month."


"Love this medication, after 2-3 years of severe long lasting manic episodes finally decided to take meds full time. Hardly any side effects, very hungry, simply eat normally and you wont put weight on, the medication doesn't make you fat, eating does. Occasionally very tired and my stomach from time to time gets a little funny, just take with lots of water and food. Very calm, can concentrate, no racing thoughts, level, basically gave me my life back, works well at 750 even though I'm 80kgs, Dr upped me to 1000mg but felt too sedated so dropped back down. I move to 1000mg if I feel like I'm starting to drift a little for a few weeks then move back. However, this is the 7th med I have tried, all others have failed, never write one med off"


"Today I went to the doctors for some common flu symptoms. They prescribed me Zofran for my nausea and upset stomach. About 10-15 minutes after taking it there was a tremendous relief of everything. It works rapidly and does wonders. I have not experienced any side effects like headaches or nothing yet so everything's good so far."


"Tysabri is the first medication I was put on after being diagnosed with MS. So far it has been very effective, I started taking it after recovering from my first attack. I don't know if it is the Tysabri or just my body healing, but over the last 6 months I have continued to feel fewer and fewer MS symptoms. I was even able to run a marathon recently.

I do treat positive for the JC virus antibodies, but my doctor had assured me that I can take Tysabri for up to two years with minimum risk of PML.

The injection typically takes 1 hour, with another hour of waiting (something the government had mandated for some reason or another), but I have not felt any side effects."


"I give this a 10 because it has been very effective in preventing pregnancy. I got mine in June 2017 so I've had this for 1 year. During insertion I felt a pinch that lasted a few seconds. I did not bleed at all. I was told it was common to bleed 3 to 6 weeks after. I did not bleed until my next scheduled period. It was a day or so off. It was a light flow so it lasted a few days longer. Spotting for a few day then a light flow in the middle and finished spotting. I never needed a tampon or a regular pad. I only wore thick liners. I did however experience side effects. For the first few months I had headaches every other day. Then right before my period I would get sharp cramps that lasted a day then normal cramps and pain. So far I love it."


"I was prescribed trazodone 50 milligrams of a week ago and I have to say that this works wonders! I never wake up groggy and always sleep completely well. I used to be on xanax one milligram, but I definitely like trazodone better"


"This medicine did not work well for me.  I was on it for a total of three months and it did not make me feel any better.  The side effects were not fun.  I had trouble sleeping and almost no energy."


"This is not the drug for everyone. I was absolutely miserable on Concerta. I was restless, anxious, needy, fidgety, irritable, and depressed. My psychiatric practitioner attempted to cure these symptoms by prescribing higher doses. I eventually had a meltdown. As soon as I stopped, it was like I was instantly better. I know this drug works wonders for some people, but please be careful."


"I'm 18 years old and I have had eczema since I was a baby. I've been on many medications and when I heard about dupexant I had really high hopes for it. I have been on this medicine for 4 months now and my dermatitis has gotten worse. My face and neck are constantly burning and my eyes are swollen and red. I haven't had a good experience with this medication but it was worth a try."


"Cataflam is the best OTC for period pain. I can function properly now. I use to take 2 panadol tablets which are pretty useless. I end up feeling nausea and tired. Do take this at the first sign of period for best results. It will be too late to take it when the pain starts."


"I've been on it for 1.2 weeks. started at 20 and now up to 40 mg. I was so scared to try this medicine because unfortunately I have a side effect to just about every anti-psychotic except Seroquel. They tend to make my eyes roll back I can bring them down to look at you but then they stay stuck up. Not even Cogentin helps. I am so excited because this has not happened with the Latuda yet. I am down 6.4 pounds. And I feel great. My appetite is very curb. Unfortunately my first week I had a lot of anxiety. And one very bad day. But all of that has seemed to subside. My stomach has been upset... But I'm willing to take the bad... Because I'm getting so much good"


"I have been on acetazolamide 500mg 3xper day. On the first day I experienced tingling on my feet that lasted at most 5 minutes and I woke up disorientated on whether it was 9 the same night, the next night, or the next morning. I have a ridiculously busy schedule and I'm always tired so I am still unsure if I have experienced fatigue due to the medicine. Get the capsules instead of the tablets if possible. Tablets release all 500 mg at once. The capsules release little by little so you don't get all the side effects just dumped on you. With the capsules side effects seem to be lighter in intensity. Soda tastes like crap. I already urinate frequently due to my water intake. My psuedotumor symptoms have disappeared though."


"I had a bad reaction.  I started feeling worse and worse during the week, achy and flu-like. Then on the Saturday following the first dose on Monday, I started feeling feverish and by midnight my fever was 104.3.  I was unable to drive myself to an emergency room or critical care facility so I toughed it out and the fever finally broke about 4 AM and then the rashes started.  I broke out all over and it itched terribly.  By Monday I was able to drive the three blocks to see my Nurse Practitioner.  The worst part of the whole thing was that it didn't do anything for the bladder infection."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"These do not have a stool softner, which I did not want. They are huge which made me nervous at first but I dont have any trouble swallowing them. They taste great."


"I had been watching my Bp for a while and knew it was a bit on the marginal side of high. When I finally decided to go see my Dr about it, was when it was 212/110. Couldn't get it below 186/94 no matter what I did. So, he put me on 20mg with 25mg hctz. Within the week (yesterday was one week) of being on it, my Bp at highest point is 151/86 and generally runs in the 130s over 67 to 76 at the highest. The only problem I'm having is I'm tired!"


"It works really well."


"This medication is labeled a wonder drug in my household. It is the last line of defense and treatment for migraine. However and very sadly I might add recently the copay my insurance company imposed is going to make it hard to take. Limited to 4 tablets per week (while they state all medicines are calculated at a monthly dose level) NOW a copay of $60 per script makes it $240 for each myself and my wife. We just can't afford this after paying $2400.00 monthly for the insurance coverage. We are being choked to death! If the medicine was covered properly under the contract we could handle the $60 copay per month but because they limit the medication to 3-4 tablets per week. "


"I have post essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis.  Jakafi  has my platelet count and white cell count normal again.  However, it caused my red cell count to go way too low and so am on Procrit shots to avoid transfusions.  I am very fatigued after the slightest physical activity.  I gained about 10 pounds and get pimples from it.  Jakafi instantly got rid of my joint aches and pains."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Don't get hung up on bad reviews, this stuff is awesome, I was expecting it to be like drinking motor oil thick foul tasting liquid.

In reality it's like really cheap and nasty diluting juice you drank as a kid, but that's it, I ended up having a fourth litre as got sent two packs for good measure.

No abdominal pain or anything, it basically just makes you pee out your bum.

Come 5 o'clock I did get a little dizzy as I had nothing at all to eat or drink, or low blood sugar, drank some lucizade and was fine in fifteen minutes ie make sure you get your calorie intake via fizzy juice through the day and you will have no issue!

Thought it would be hard not to eat too, but wasn't even an issue!
As usual avoid focusing to much on internet!"


"I'm rating 7 for now. I'll post again when I've been on Belviq for 2 weeks. The first 3 days I had headaches almost all day long. After the third day the headaches stopped. I've noticed that I have more body aches than usual and my energy is a lot less. I think these will level out. My weight when I started was 183.4. After 5 days I am at !83.2. I was on vacation 3 of those days, so I cheated a bit. I believe I would have lost more if I would have been at home. It's hard to diet when you are on vacation. I'm just happy that I lost at all. Belviq does curb my appetite some. Mostly I don't eat as much when I eat and I feel full longer. Yesterday I forgot to eat lunch. I have low sugar and not supposed to skip meals. I am on 2 a daily."


"I was on this for a little over a year, as a birth control it worked, however I would get 2-3 week long periods that were awful! Or I would be on my period for about a week it would stop 4 days then start again. My acne didn't get any worse but I did randomly get depressed, especially for about the first 3 months mood swings like crazy. I'm sure it works great for some people I was just not on of them."


"This pill drove me nuts. After starting the first pack, within a few days I started to feel run down, but I persevered, allowing my body to adjust to it. I finished the first pack, took the break and then started the second pack. Hell. I was so nauseous, I really thought I was pregnant. My boobs were sore, I was tired... I was starting to get really scared. Additionally, I am a happy, upbeat person, but on yasmin, I felt sad; like I have never felt before. I could cry at the drop of a hat, I just felt like I was worthless (having never felt that before), and I could see no hope. It was so weird. My boyfriend, who I love dearly, became the most annoying person in the world. I came off it mid pack and within days I was back to myself."


"Czech/norwegian male 51 yo first symptoms 10y ago undiagnosed until Mar 2017.  Prescribed soolantra.  I had an overnight improvement.  Second  day clear skin.  If I use it before bedtime, it will remove all symptoms with 1 or 2 applications/ day for months.  Not a cure, but maybe my mites aren't as aggressive?"


"hi, I got the nexplanon April 2016, it was great, I bled about 3 weeks straight, then some spotting, then nothing for almost a whole year when I bled for a week. my breast size increased by a whole cup size. Then the weight gain started, I was always a size one, and over the course of a year I jumped to size 5. Now I did go thru a really traumatic experience with abuse so it thought I could have been from that. Well I got my nexplanon removed a week ago and have already lost 5 pounds! my doctor told me when I got it that I probably wouldn't gain weight, well wrong."


"Weight Gain as soon as I started taking Lyrica."


"I started Loestrin 24 about a year and a half ago. I initially gained about 10 pounds and have consistently continued to gain weight. I look bloated most of the time and have also gotten cellulite, even though I am only in my twenties. I constantly have an appetite and even though I exercise regularly, I cannot seem to lose the weight. However, the bright side is that my periods are non-existent and I don't have cramping."


"The medication is a very good antibiotic & it really did help my situation."


"I'm 31 & have used many birth control options, beginning with the patch @ 19 then going to the pill within the year. My MD RX'd me the loestrin 1/20 a year ago. This past year proved the best for me as far as overall health: fewer skin breakouts, MUCH lighter & shorter periods (i frequently donate blood and am not iron-defficient anemic), better sex drive (husband loves), and moodiness not as bad. I have gained 7lb of weight but cannot pinpoint it directly to this pill as I have chosen a less healthy lifestyle the past year. The only negative about this pill for me was I did not stay on a 28 day cycle and had breakthrough bleeding. Today, MD changed me to loestrin 1.5/30 for this reason."


"I am 48 hours clean of any opiates. I was on about 40 to 80mg of oxcodone a day which I know isn't much, but enough to have failed getting off them multiple times in the past two months. I started to take .1 clonidine twice a day after about 24 hours and since then I have had not even a little feeling of withdrawal. I am so happy I did not try going on suboxone which I had done in my past."


"When I first went on the pill, it was to help with my pmdd, which I will say, helped significantly. However, I have NOO SEX DRIVE. I used to masturbate at least once or twice every day but now I'm lucky if I can even make myself orgasm in a month. Orgasms don't feel very good anymore and nothing turns me on. Sex is painful and boring. Other than that, it did make my periods a bit shorter which is one positive of this pill. The first week I was on the pill I was super queasy ugh! Some other side effects have been weight gain (only about 3-5 pounds but still), and horrible acne in the first 3 months. I'm seeing my obgyn soon because my low sex drive is hurting my relationship and makes life miserable."


"I have suffered from low back pain for the past two years. I became extremely depressed when I could find no relief from my pain-nothing mattered to me. I have now been taking Tramadol regularly for the past three months and feel I have control of my life/pain. I am able to perform most activities again and am even back at work. This drug saved me."


"I have been on this for the past 9 months, my doctor visit (9 months ago) A1C was at 9.0. I asked if he thought I could try this medicine and he agreed. My most recent visit my A1C had dropped to 6.5. I was afraid that it was still going to be high since I had not changed they way I ate or started exercising. I have always and still do take Janumet twice daily. Also I have experienced absolutely none of the side effects, except frequent urination early on but that has calmed down."


"So first time using it and on fire is the mildest way to describe it. I'm working and in extreme discomfort, therefore I'm very irritable!
Not using the next two doses!!!!"


"By far, the best birth control I've ever used. No weight gain, no side effects [although my breasts have been somewhat sensitive] and lighter periods. I was very hesitant about several birth control pills prior due to horror stories from others. However, I'm very pleased with the results thus far and highly recommend this pill to anyone searching for a new pill."


"Requip has given me 4 years of regained fine motor skills, word retrieval and executive functioning. It has been the only medicine I have taken for my parkinson 's disease. The disease marches on, but I can drive, work with young children and take care of myself. I have been blessed, even though each day I can feel the loss of automaticity and coordination. Requip has caused narcolepsy and visual hallucinations that have been quite unique, not scary!"


"I am 19 years old and I have been using Aviane for two weeks now and right away I noticed increased libido but major mood swings. I gain and lose weight pretty quickly so I would have known by now if it causes weight gain, and it doesn't. The only down-side for me is the mood swings, but I noticed that it's manageable with a small cup of coffee; I feel better instantly. All in all, this is a pretty good pill. The reason I changed pills was because of decreased libido with Loestrin 24."


"Other than mood swings and headaches, this BC experience is bliss. Little to no period or pains."


"I would have to say this medicine really saved my life . I couldn't even go through life at first , I started to believe that I would deal with anxiety forever . I highly recommend This medication to anyone suffering from anxiety . At first my anxiety got worse and I was nauseous and couldn't sleep , but after about two and a half weeks my anxiety completely vanished! I feel better than ever now and I'm only on the 20 mg . Anyone wanting to take Prozac I encourage you to"


"I was diagnosed in April 2013 after getting really sick with fungal meningitis. My CD4 was 41 and the viral load was 260.000. After one month, the CD4 went to 71 (which wasn't supposed to increase as much), and the viral load was undetectable. Many people recommend to take the pill with an empty stomach, but I haven't done this, and it hasn't been a problem. I never had crazy dreams, though the first weeks were kind of hard because I used to get nauseous. Now it's all good. This pill rocks!"


"Good for the first 3 years but starting to loose its effectiveness. Very expensive most insurance company refuses to cover the cost. So it's great if you are wealthy or have great insurance."


"I was on Loestrin 24 for about 3 years. I switched because I could no longer get the coupon and it was too expensive. Initially, I noticed some stomach pain, but I have endometriosis which could have caused that. My periods were non-existent after the first year. I went the entire year without a period. I did not have mood swings until I switched to Loestrin 10. Over the past few years, I have had consistent weight gain, without changing my diet or exercise routine. I am not sure if that is due to the medication or an underlying problem. I did not notice any breast tenderness/swelling until I switched to Loestrin 10 either. I have now switched to Generess and am on my 4th day. Extreme nausea. I may just pay the $50 for Loestrin 24 every month."


"I initially used Inderal to assist with "stage fright" for large work presentations (it lowers heart rhythm and so reduces the signs of nervousness). I noticed while taking it that I had fewer headaches and migraines, so my doctor recommended I continue with it. I have now been using a low dose of Inderal for around 4-5 years. It has reduced the frequency of migraines from around a 8-10 a year to 3-4 a year. Headaches have been reduced from several a week, to one every couple of weeks. I have experimented with reducing the dose and frequency however that has resulted in a return of migraines. The main side effect I have noticed is colder extremities (hands and feet). I assume this is due to the poorer circulation caused by Inderal."


"I had to take a one time dose of 4 500mg capsules. About two hours after taking the dose I had noticed I was feeling extremely tired. I was driving and decided to make my way home. So I wouldn't recommend driving. About 4 hours after, I felt a lot of nausea and general flu like symptoms. I felt like I needed to sleep but was unable to fall asleep. These symptoms were not unbearable.

Its been 3 days since I've taken this medication and I still have minor side effects lingering. I have been having great sleeps, random nausea, vivid dreams and random bouts of fatigue. ALL of my symptoms from trichomoniasis have disappeared so I would recommend this medication."


"Very good medication.  Eliminated panic attacks.  Was on Valium. Xanax works a little better for me."


"This drug seems to work for me and get rid of the symptoms of bv, the smell and the itch however the bv itself seems to come back so I think it clears the symptom but doesn't cure the problem in my body."


"Only been taking Remeron for anxiety, for a week at 15mg. I forgot to take it at night, so my days were a type of groggy I've never experienced before. Strange but not unpleasant. It gives me tremors and cravings, but my anxiety just vanished. I lowered the dose to 7.5mg due to it being strong on the sedative side. I also have depression so I look forward to combating that, now that my anxiety is under control."


"I used Claravis for my first course and everything went well. The side effects that I remember were extremely chapped/dry lips, dry skin, dry hair (which I didn't have to wash for a week), joint pain, headaches.  I repeated the treatment because some acne was reappearing but nothing compared to the begining so I took a much lower dose. The second course was with Amnesteem (because it was the one available at Walgreens in that moment) and everything was going well until my liver enzymes were elevating each month and I had to stop the medicine.  When I recovered, I went back to Claravis and liver enzymes got normalized.  My doctor said that he experienced the same side effect with other patients."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"No side effects at all."


"I take AcipHex every morning to control my heartburn symptoms.  After I eat breakfast, I get heartburn from the coffee and juice.  I take AcipHex after breakfast and I always find it works really fast to make my heartburn go away.  Even when I go to bed at night, I don't have heartburn.  The other best thing is that it's a tiny pill, and it's so easy to swallow.  Half the time I don't even have to have something to drink."


"I had been on the depo since a young age due to my periods landing me in the ER each month because of vomiting. My body & depo worked well together, so I was disappointed when my gyno recommended me switch to something lighter. Skyla it was. Insertion was painful but over quickly. The after effects are what took me down. Fainting, vomiting, unreal cramping by the time I got to the car & whole first day. Nausea & cramps the next week. Now I just cramp terribly all the time. Every day. For 2 months. That being said, I am thrilled to have mine removed tomorrow. My experience will not be yours, but I do recommend hearing other stories so you can be prepared but do not fear IUDs or your insertion process! Each woman will have her own experience"


"He had his tonsils removed. Dr. did report that while in Surgery my son's body was jumping on the table. 7 days later he started bleeding from his throat was taken to the operating room for Surgery. Once again he was given Propofol, then had to have a trec and was on Propofol for 3 days while on a breathing machine. His father and I watch his body flopping like a fish out of water is the only way I can describe it. We have never seen anything like this before. They had to put padding all over his bed, it was that bad. He was moving so much he kept pulling out his IV'S. When they took him off of the Propofol 3 days later the jumping of his body didn't stop, he was in the Hospital over a month. He can't walk."


"I have had SI on and off since I could remember. This changed my life. I've only had a suicidal thought once or twice in the last 8 months of treatment. I've had a lot of stressful situations pop up during this time and I am thrilled with how well I was able to manage. Only on 100mg once daily was with 60mg duloxetine and 150 bupropion. I wish I didn't waste all these years struggling. Why wasn't this in my life 15 years ago?"


"I am now Hep C cured After being on Dakinza and Solvadi For 12 weeks July 2016 finished September 2016 Only side effects was not sleeping well some nights but my experience using these drugs was positive.  My last blood test was in December 2016 my doctor said no hep c detected and my liver enzymes are all normal. He advised me to be vaccinated for hep A and B Hopefully soon there will be a vaccine for hep c. I'm thankful to be cured and thankful my insurance covered the drug costs."


"I took this pill in September of 2017 it broke my skin out soooo bad! I went to the doctor and they stated you have to let it go away on its own. Well that takes about 2 months and then it leaves you with dark spots all over your body. I tried every skin cream to get it to go away but Bathe with Ambi soap ($1.58) and get the  Ambi Skin Cream for about $4 at walmart. My spots are disappearing fast and do not use this again."


"Brilliant. Day 3 of taking microbid and UTI cleared up. Still 4 more days to go.

Very happy."


"Nothing yet, not helping, on 3rd day i took 3 shots, but still, not worked...i am on my 8th shot today...going back to docs in morning...i hurt, i feel tight, bloated...it feels it could rupture at any time...god, the constipation feels like death."i am so full, i dont feel i can eat or drink"


"I have used this medicine for 7 years and it works great. I was using 30 mg but now I am using 15 mg. I sleep well but I heard I talk in my sleep alot. I haved stopped sugar and caffine and all sweets 4 hours prior to bed. I feel it helps alot better that way. Relaxing shower before bed as well."


"Drank the first liter of stuff , tasted like alka seltzler, waited 2 hours and it started, the cleansing begun . Sat on toilet for 10 minutes for first round ,scared to rise up because I'll be coming back , going start second liter , tasted worse , minor bloat and cramp. Done with second liter , slow flushing system , don't know how many More trips to loo, hope all goes well tomorrow."


"My Dr. Prescribed Sprintec for hormonal imbalance, PMDD. (I'm 42) I take active pills for 3 Mos. Before I have a period. The first 3-4 days during the first week I get very
nauseous a hour after taking. I started taking my pills at night and crackers help too. My breasts have doubled in cup size (not a bad thing) and are swollen and sensitive. I'm hoping this subsides after my breast stop growing. I have also gained 8-10#. My Dr. Prescribed a water pill to help reduce swelling. I think I may need a stronger RX. (I have gone off Sprintec in the past and the 8-10 #'s drop off in a month or less) Sprintec helps a great deal with my
symptoms which include: Mood swings, headache, backache, painful cramps, depression."


"I haven't been on Lamictal for very long yet. But I want to thank all the people who shared how it has helped them. I am having a very hard time hanging on right now. I am getting married to the love of my life in 2 1/2 months and could care less. I am actually thinking about canceling the wedding altogehter. Depression is impacting my work and my relationships with my family. I don't see much point in hanging on at all.   Reading about how others have benefitted gives me a ray of hope that it will help me too at some point in the future if I can just hold on long enough. Thanks."


"I have been so blessed to start using Levaquin.  I have been sick for 1 months so far.  I thought it was a cold, but I couldn't recover. After 2 weeks I took a Z-Pak for 5 days, and my symptoms got better, and then it came back.  So, after 4 weeks of sickness, I started the Levaquin and after the first dose my ear infection that I also had at the same time was healing quickly. The second dose had me feeling so much better, that I believe this sinus infection will be gone soon. Yeah!"


"After only 1 week applying the gel on my nose and cheeks I have an upper respiratory problem, runny nose and feel horrible.  One week.  My cheeks burned and itched.  I am a nurse and will NEVER use this gel again.  My doctor's response was nil..so much for medical professionals understanding side affects of meds they prescribe.  Runny nose, watery eyes, upper respiratory discomfort.  This product is HORRIBLE.

And, why must I accept the Drugs.com Terms and Conditions??"


"Really not a bad experience. The key I think is eating light for the two "low-fibre" days - I ate very little on day 2 - before embarking on day 3 liquid diet and bowel prep. The sour cherry-ish tates is unpleasant but chilled is perfectly drinkable. Effects were immediate and done within one hour - no nuasea or cramping."


"I take 200mg of trazodone with 10mg of Ambien at night to sleep. "


"No way did this drug help me!!!!!! What it Did do was give me MS symptoms! Yes ! I went totally blind off and on during the day and had debilitating headaches to where all I did was lay n cry!!!!!! Warning the dr tells me I had MS I say no it's the drug! He says no and proceeds to send me to a nuerologist! He exams me and says no it's probably neuropathy! So here I go again being sent to yet another specialist! I was sent to a optomolgist and he says no your eyes are fine it has to be MS! I then go back to the rhuemotologist for him to say yes it's MS don't stop the drug! I went out on my own gut and Stopped the Arava and WHAT DO YOU KNOW--- MS SYMPTOMS DISSPPEARED ALMOST INSTANTLY! So please be aware these drugs will do more harm than good"


"I was given 20 mg of Vyvanse for Binge Eating Disorder 4 days ago. I have suffered with BED for over 40 years. Been to therapy for 30 of those years and never really helped. I am 59 yy and exercise regularly, eat right don't smoke or drink or drug. But I binge and have always been 15-20 lbs overweight.
Well the first day I took it, I DID NOT OBSESS OVER FOOD which I have all my life. Weekends have been hell especially when dieting, which I am constantly doing. And when not dieting I'm bingeing-classic BED. So I eat a regular meal then A piece of candy or sweet not he whole bag! And then I don't obsess over the next bag. I think that's how "normal eaters" do it. Truly amazing! I hope it lasts. Weight loss is bound to happen, but more importantly, no obsession"


"I am 20 yrs old and I have been taking Vyvanse for about 2 years now ...I take 60mg about the same time each morning and it really does wonders in helpig me concentrate and getting everything done both at home and school. I've noticed a BIG difference in myself on the days I do take it and on the days I don't. Only side effects are the loss of appetite, headaches from not eating (from the loss of appetite), dry mouth, irritability and now I have depression.. Don't know if I should lower my dosage now or maybe it's from another cause."


"No problems except for nervousness, but could be Pristiq med as well. No sex drive but optimistic things will clear up soon."


"I'm a 33 year old man who has felt like an elderly man for the past 10 years.  I have had every test under the sun and no one ever diagnosed me with fibromyalgia because my pain was all on the left side (Ipsilateral).  The pain started 10 years ago with a car accident and has severely impacted my life.  I have used diet, exercise and massage to manage the pain but a recent flare up made me reach out to my doctor once again.  She wanted me to try Lyrica because I have every classic tender point on my left side only and after the first pill I knew something was better.  I am 3 days in and feel like wonderful.  I still have some aches but feel like this is a miracle. "


"I'm 18 years old. My acne started very severe when I was 16 and I was given medication by a dermatologist when it was at its worst. After a year, the pills stopped working and my face broke out with giant, dark red cysts. I was then prescribed Epiduo. Not gonna lie, it was painful at first; my face was the darkest shade of red, super flaky, and burned something awful. Applying lotion to try and stop the peeling stung and I was so embarrassed to go to school looking like I'd gotten the worst sunburn ever. After a little over a month of this I became discouraged BUT I continued using it and I'm glad I did. My face is no longer red and my acne is almost completely cleared up. STICK WITH IT! I've been using it for over a year now. It works!"


"I've had this IUD for over 5 yrs . It never crossed my mind that the IUD could be causing all my problems until I came across copper toxicity while finally looking up if anyone else had problems. This IUD has ruined my life my marriage and my ability to be the mom I used to be. It has caused extreme fatigue I am 28 yrs old and have felt my body slowly breaking down first it started with heavy bleeding and cramps then I started cramping everyday I have period cramp ands constant bloating. Then I was diagnosed with gastritis 3 yrs ago and polycystic ovary syndrome 2 yrs ago and it was recommended that I get a hysterectomy by my ob/gyn again I am only 28 so I didn't get it. Also  I have heart palpitations dizziness hot flashes and hairloss."


"This medicine works really well as a mood stabilizer for me. The only MAJOR drawback is weight gain. I just can't control myself when the carb cravings happen. I am usually very much in control of my dietary habits, but on Zyprexa that just isn't possible. I also suffer from schizoaffective disorder and hear voices. Although Zyprexa suppresses them, it does not completely get rid of them in my case; they are quiet enough to tolerate though. I have gained 35 pounds in less than about a month and a half. I am going to wean off of these and ask the psych-doc for something else."


"At first I thought this medication was great. I did feel better in just a few days but then the jerking started and sometimes what felt like anxiety attacks. I have never had anxiety attacks before. I quit the medicine after about 4 months simply because of the side effects. It did make me more alert and active."


"This medication did not work for me at all. It could possibly be because I don't metabolize SSRI's very well but I could not feel any sort of change when on this. It helped a little with my minor OCD which I why I stayed on it for so long but after awhile it just triggered what my doctor said was an underlying mood disorder because I started flip flopping between being content or even emotionless, and being severely depressed. This medication did not help me but I'm not going to say it wouldn't work for other people. I just couldn't take the side effects."


"Have taken for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia...this medicine works great!  Also noticed an increase in erections and sexual functions. Blood pressure is also lower to 118/68."


"having had pain meds in the hospital were awful following Hip replacement. I was given hydrocodone and they think it was the cause of my BP dropping to 60/40. To avoid those opiots they gave me flexeril and it relieved the most excruciating spasms of my entire operative leg. Not quite sure but that it also is a source of giving me hypotension. If you are going to be comfortable laying down. My recommendation is this."


"I'm a recovering drug addict.  I have horrible anxiety.  Atarax works great and is not addicting. I think more rehab doctors should know this about this medication."


"I've been on Exalgo for about 3 weeks now and the difference is amazing. I have chronic pancreatitis and the pain from that is just unbearable...the worst I've ever experienced. I had been taking 15 mg oxycodone on an every-8-hour regimen with 2 mg Dilaudid as needed for breakthrough pain. The oxycodone had lost it's effectiveness and I was having more and more pain that was becoming more and more difficult to control. When my doctor suggested Exalgo, I agreed to try it. Once my insurance authorized it, I got the prescription filled. I had to take 2 mg Dilaudid every 4-8 hours for a few days while the Exalgo build up but once it did, my pain went from a 7 to a 3 on the pain scale. Wow."


"I have suffered from major depression since Junior High School.  In the last 4 or so years all anti-depressants stopped working for me.  I am in my 40's. Abilify has helped me tremendously.  The only side effect I seem to have is bad headaches but I guess the price is worth it as I am starting to have a life again."


"I was in a lot of pain in my lower back and shooting pain down my leg for months, and had increasing difficulty in walking and sleeping. I had been forced to use a cane, and a scooter to get around and I could no longer walk any distance.  I had to stop physical therapy because the pain was too bad and epidural injections seemed to offer little relief. The MRI indicated that I had tissue from a herniated disc and protruding disc was pressing on the nerves so I was scheduled for surgery. I was given a prescription for  Celebrex ( 250 mg/ 2 times/day) 8 weeks before surgery to help relieve the pain. One week before surgery, I was told to stop taking Celebrex.  The pain has not returned and the surgery was cancelled. I am now essentially pain"


"I have had fatigue problems with Celexa. I have been on Celexa for about 2-3 years and only recently (2-3 months ago) my doctor recommended I try Wellbutrin. I rated this drug 8 out of 10 because I was having lots of problems with motivation and energy. I can proudly say I am "Stable" because of this medicine. I even started an online course. Thanks!"


"I have severe acne so my doctor recommend this product. I have been using it for more than a year now and have had no positive results. For the first month it really burned and I would go to bed wanting to cry, but after my skin adjusted to it. I saw no improvements what so ever. When I told my doctor he said it takes time, but like I said, it's been more than a year now. I am really disappointed I went through all that suffering for nothing."


"I started on Xanax after the birth of my second child for post partum anxiety. I used Ativan after my first baby but my new doctor wanted me to try Xanax. I thought it worked great at first. .25 my 4 x a day. Most days I only took 2 or 3. My baby developed colic issues and my husband was working 60 -70 hours a week so I had no help and was going crazy from no sleep and endless hours of non-stop crying so they upped my dose to .5 mg 3 x a day. Things calmed down around 3 months so I tried to cut back down but ended up with severe panic attacks and shaking, etc. Even when I take my regular dose on time I am still struggling with increased heart rate, shakiness, irritability, etc. Hoping to switch meds or something at my next appointment."


"I am 32 and had my daughter in Dec 2015. I had the IUD places in April of 2016. This has been one of the worst experiences I've had. I have never been one to have any health issues and have been a very active person. I started having high blood pressure out of nowhere. I had to be put on meds.I noticed that my period was longer than I was used to and heavier (8 days or so). Later down the line I noticed my hair and scalp was extremely dry, my hair started coming out like I left some type of chemical left in it. I also started having anxiety (which I never have had a problem with) and then These contraction like pains that came around my period and then after. While it did keep me from getting pregnant the issues are not worth it. removed 5/10"


"Don't use this if you have an addictive personality...almost killed me"


"Smoking @ 16 for 41 years, had in that time 2 dvt's. Stopped after first day on Zyban, never touched tobacco since.
Fabulous product."


"I had struggled with Benign Essential Tremor for about 7 years (post-trauma), with shaky hands, stuttered speech, etc.  For years I was given Valium or Xanax to treat it.  In an effort to make a career change, I asked my doctor to find a non-narcotic solution.  In short, after seeing a neurologist I was prescribed propranolol and I'm free of almost all symptoms with less side effects and the negative stigma of being prescribed a benzo."


"Military Combat veteran with previous history of trauma. After ten years of talk therapy, Zoloft cut panic attacks almost to nothing, also brought about a lot of memories, and real therapy finally began.

Erectile dysfunction curbed with Buruprion daily and Viagra for intercourse.

It took 4 days for side effects to wear off, it took about three months for therapeutic benefits - went back to school, made friends, found a girlfriend etc."


"I took this pill for a year and 9 months as I was about to get married. do NOT take this drug. I have never had so many health problems in my life until this drug was brought into my life I gained 30lbs. I am very health conscious. I've always been no heavier than 147LBS. I'm a 5'5 dense athletic build.. I lift weights, run, eat very little to no meat. I eat a gluten free diary free pretty much vegan diet. I have NEVER been over weight I don't have any pre-existing conditions or anything like that. It gave me acne, HORRIFIC mood swings. Bottom line, I've been off of it, since 9/16. I had my period the month after, it skipped 3 months and now I have a period that I've been bleeding w/ huge blood clots for 3 weeks. You have been warned."


"I had a hysterectomy in 1980 and have been on Premerin 1.25 mg for 33 yrs and have no problems at all. I love my Premarin. I hope I can keep getting Premarin because there have been times Drs. give you hard time and I need to keep taking it. I have terrible withdrawals. So I need it. I get awful headaches and pain. "


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


"I'm 65, have suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation my entire adult life.  Have taken 145 mcg dose of Linzess off and on since the middle of August 2013.  The longest stretch I have taken it for is 12 days.  I was also taking Align, but discontinued it during the 12-day Linzess experiment so I could evaluate the Linzess objectively, and got horrible trapped gas and splenic flexure syndrome for my troubles.  I resumed the Align, which has been a blessing, and now do Linzess every second or third day.  The Linzess is a very effective laxative, although it will give you at least one or two bouts of diarrhea every time.  But without the Align it seems to aggravate the abdominal pain and bloating, NOT alleviate it.  Align is more effective for gut pain."


"Can't say I love it but I kind of like it. First the BAD: my first month taking this was the absolute worst. I was beyond exhausted everyday and felt like I could fall asleep at any given moment (thankfully this has subsided). Also I noticed that I have blemishes that show up on my neck and jawline randomly once in a while ever since taking this. They're not terrible but I've never had this before. Finally, taking the pill at the same time everyday can be torture.
Now the GOOD: I have not had a period or any PMS symptoms since taking this. I also have read that certain birth controls can alter hair and weight for some women but mine stayed the same while on this."


"This is the third medicine I've tried.  You rub it into your thigh or arm area (I couldn't do arms because I have tattoos and was told not to because of that.).  It takes awhile to dry and is sticky.  I was paranoid one of my dogs would get it on their skin, as they are always on my lap.  One a scale of 1 to 10 if 10 is perfect, I would give this a 4. It worked a little, enough to notice, but not enough to be happy.  I did not like applying it at all.

I am now on Santura and love it.  See my review of that medicine.  Good luck!"


"To early to tell."


"On week 6 of Trintellix 10 mg and it is finally starting to work. My depression was severe and it is finally starting to subside. This medication for me was very slow acting but had little to no side effects. It also hasn't done much for my anxiety issues but I'm not sure its suppose too. Will probably give it 2 more weeks and then request an increase to 20 mg. With a coupon of course. Super expensive without one."


"Ok, I'm giving a 10 for the experience and not the effectiveness because I just had it put in this morning, first time user. You MUST relax! Yes you will feel a cramp and a pinch, but it's not too much worse than getting scraped when you get a Pap smear or a body piercing. It's literally over in seconds. Keep repeating "it's only temporary" like I did, breathe, do not tense or clench anything, you will be fine! Once the lidocaine is applied, you don't feel the IUD going in. Take a Dramamine if you don't have xanax to help ease your nerves and Motrin. If you can, time your appointment on first or second day of period. You got this! It'll be over before you know it."


"I am 21 years old and have 1 baby boy. I have had my Mirena for about a year now. Insertion did hurt, like someone was pinching me. Since I have had the Mirena I have not had a single spot of blood. That is what I love about the Mirena. Unfortunately, it has made me feel nauseous practically everyday, my anxiety has gotten terrible. I have anxiety attacks over pretty much anything. My hair falls out worse then it ever has before. My acne has started up. I feel bloated a lot of the time. I am depressed. I got stabbing pains where it's out quite often. It hurts very bad. I get constant headaches everyday. I plan on getting it removed in the near future. "


"Pros: insert once a month & forget about it
Cons: little to no sex drive, anxiety, mood swings, anger, depression, dryness, burning during and after sex, bloating, slight weight gain near stomach..
I've been on and off of Nuvaring since 2011. And it wasn't till this last time that I realized that it is what's causing or atleast helping all of these negative things. I've now been on it for 10 months straight and I am taking it out tonight and saying good riddance. I love the idea of Nuvaring but the side effects made my life/ my boyfriend :/ just a little bit more miserable than it needs to be. But I also know it really does work for some people, just not for me!"


"This is my 4th month taking levora, as far as my period goes it has done WONDERS. My period used to come and go as it pleased sometimes staying with me 2 full weeks out of every month, alone with raging mood swings, and severe cramps.  The first two months were horrible my body hasnt taken BC in 5 years so my stomach always felt light cramping and I did have spotting and my emotions were everywhere the third month my cramps only came the first day of my period but the best was I only bleed for 4 days and the light for 2 and I can count on my period not coming 2 weeks! but I still want to find another brand because I now suffer from extreme depression at night, which was never a problem before I took this medication."


"Taken the pill for 4 months now, after having no period for 6 months. Since I started the pill I have had two periods each pack, despite taking the pills like clockwork. I've also developed sore breasts and super painful cyst - like acne all the time. No weight gain, nausea, or blood pressure issues though. Not going to take this anymore!"


"I have had toenail fungus for over 10 yrs. I have tried every over the counter medication and expensive drops. I had used Vinegar and Listerine, Vicks vapor rub and even two doses of the pin point laser, without any dramatic changes. I was getting so fed up. The laser doc, decided to give me a 3 month dosage of terbinafine. I am on my last week, and my toe nails have DRAMATICALLY gotten better. I just stare at them all of the time because I can't believe it.  In another two or three weeks they will be perfect. I have not had any side effects from the medication, although I will be having a liver check in a couple of weeks."


"I used this cream for the first time and within minutes started feeling multiple side effects listed on the sheet--throat tightening, short of breath, confusion, thirst.
I quickly washed it off and took an allergy pill.
Have tried 3 medications for my breast rash that the doctor provided and I've had reactions to all."


"I've had severe GAD and social phobia with light panic attacks on a daily basis for several years so much so that I could not function at work (I work in the mortgage industry - sales related) and the anxiety would KILL the deal because client's would interpret the anxiety as not being confident in the product.

Generally also had trouble looking people in the eye, not being able to think straight, stuttering, difficulty making decisions.

Psych put me on Xanax, but too sedating and a bit harsh & didn't last very long, was put on Celexa (but this just made me not care about anything and had no emotions, caused mania etc.  Clonazepam didn't quite do it.. Started Valium 3 weeks ago a and wow all previous symptoms gone and feel normal!"


"I tried xulane, pros helps with acne & you only have to worry about it once a week.

Cons, extreme breast pain, rash and/ or bruising where i removed the patch."


"I got nexplanon at planned parenthood for free a little over 2 years ago. It really didn't hurt very much to get it inserted, although my arm was a little sore the rest of the day and maybe the next. Insertion was overall no big deal. I honestly can't remember what my periods were like when I first got it, but after 2-4 months I didn't have a period at all. I loved not having a period, but it may not be for everyone. I didn't have a period up until 3 months or so ago and they've been awful. I will have my period for 10-15 days, then get it again a week later. I'm switching to something else tomorrow when I see my doctor. I have noticed more acne than usual for me, but nothing extreme.  Weight gain has been minimal if at all."


"I'm taking Pristiq for the second time, I have experienced episodes of depression since 14 or 15 but always managed to come out eventually by my own means. When I was 28 I took Pristiq for the first time because I had a lot of anxiety and was depressed. My side effects were some mild headaches, feeling sleepy during the day, waking up during night. Now I'm 31 and was feeling very angry, anxious and depressed because a "professional failure". I'm on day 3 taking 50mg in the morning and my mood and anxiety are better already but feel sleepy during the day and wake up in the middle of the night feeling ready to go for a full day. "


"So, I have been taking Ortho-Tri-Cyclen for 3 years. I gave it a 5 beacuse I'm not pregnant but other than that I have noting good to say about it. After taking it for about 6 months I had severe chest pain, a headache almost everyday, almost zero sex drive and the worst acne I have ever had in my life. Oh and I gained 30 lbs in the first 4 months. After the first year of taking it all these symptoms became "normal". But the thing that made my Doctor switch me to Apri was that I had spotting  everyday for 15 days before my period for the last 4 months of taking it. I am getting ready to start the new medication next month. I just hope I do not have the same side effects."


"I have been taking Venlafaxine for 4 months. It does the job, but its effects have diminished. I am now on 300mg. It sometimes gives me a mild headache. Also, its effects are so deep, that it tends to turn me into another person.

I cannot understand why my doctors want me to experiment with this type of relatively new medicines which have a list of secondary effects long like the Wall of China.

"


"I had been on so many different types of pills and creams, from over the counter to prescription before my dermatologist recommended spironolactone. I have only been on it for about 3 months, but am already seeing results in my skin's appearance.  I definitely recommend this to anyone still looking for something that can cure their acne.  I have been suffering for about 15 years and just now I am starting to feel comfortable in my own skin. I can't wait to see it's full effects!"


"Works great when used in triple antibiotic ointment for wound care."


"I haven't had a single headache in the last three weeks on my current dose of topiramate (50mg in the morning, 25 at night). The only side effects I have experienced are a decreased appetite and a tingling sensation in my hands which is only mildly annoying at worst.
Also found that I became extremely drowsy when drinking alcohol with this medicine.
Previously tried pizotifen 1.5mg which had no effect on the headaches and caused 15kg weight gain."


"This medicine pushed me into psychosis and extreme mania. I would run upwards of 6 miles a night and still have energy. With all that running I still managed to gain 25lbs. I would barely sleep 3 hours a night. I eventually wrecked my car and was hospitalized, doctors told me I additionally had akathisia and medicine induced psychosis. Once I came off this drug I felt a total difference in my mood. I'm now on Prozac and Buspar and while I still have depression I can manage most days. No more manic or psychotic episodes."


"Everyone's different and some folks won't need the 20 mg a day. This medicine makes you feel like you never had an issue with cravings. They are gone, 100%,. After a while you forget what it was to have cravings and you may think the medicine isn't really doing anything, but try skipping it for a day or two and it will all come back to you! I still want to eat, just not bad stuff or big portions. I get hungry, but never so much so that I can't make good choices. That's the beauty of it. I think it will have to be made available for maintenance, maybe a lower dose, not sure. I wish more doctors knew about it. So many people are missing out on something that could really help them."


"Augmentin helped my bronchitis, but quickly gave me diarrhea, then by the 5th day it gave me genital dermatitis! May work for some without such severe side-effects. "


"I have been on saxenda for 4 weeks now and have lost 8 pounds!"


"Wow. Pristiq is AMAZING. I've had severe depression since I was 13/14 and have been on everything under the sun. Nothing has worked as well as Pristiq. The only side effects I have noticed are:

1) Increased happiness
2) Easier to organize thoughts
3) Increased motivation
4) Decreased appetite
5) Lows aren't as low
6) Less irritable

I'm currently looking for something to pair with Pristiq to get my ADHD in check. Hopefully I can find something!"


"My 5 yr old woke up with fever and lethargic called doc had her in by 8am. She tested positive for flu so they gave her tamiflu, antibiotics. Poor baby would puke for 10 min twice a day. Imagine this twice a day for a week. I called the doc they say don't discontinue. Said nothing of nausea. I have 2 teenagers and been through flu several times and never seen anything like it. Never again. False sense of feeling better then you are on the floor puking till your eyes are blood shot glossed over. So sad. I won't do the next box."


"I love it!  It cured all of my stomach ulcers in 3 months!"


"I was getting shaky hands, shaky voice, etc before and during presentations/high stress events. Even when I had solid material and was well rehearsed, it was like this physical symptom just kicked in and I couldn't control it. And it happened EVERY TIME. It was getting bad, to the point my boss even said something to me about it. When I discussed these anxiety symptoms with Doctor, she prescribed me 20mg and said to take 1/2 tablet to 1 tablet about an hour before event, as needed. Worked very well for me, this is what I needed. I haven't experienced any anxiety symptoms so I can focus on my material."


"I was diagnosed with insomnia after I underwent extensive chemotherapy and was put on every other sleep aid known (Ambien, Lunesta, Edular, Intermezzo, etc.). After having a horrible side effect from Ambien which sent me to the hospital for numerous days, I was given Trazodone 25mg a night to take. I have the best results from it.  When I need it, it responds great with no problems the following morning."


"I am so devestated. I have two year old twins and don't want anymore kids. I took the morning after pill 21 hours after unprotected sex and now, 14 days later, have a positive pregnancy test. I know I wasn't already pregnant and didn't have sex within those proceeding two weeks so I could t have gotten pregnant a few days after either. Going to planned parenthood this week. I hate that this is my reality I want to wake up and this not be real"


"As a pregnant, working mom of a toddler, this medicine is my enemy.  I would rather feel the nausea than feel like I can't lift my head off of the pillow.  I have taken just one before bed a few nights in the last week and each time I do, I feel like I have the worst hangover the next day.  I can't function.  I don't recommend to anyone unless they have their entire pregnancy to hibernate."


"I started taking this medication a month ago. My doctor had been prescribing me Xanax for 10 years and felt this was the cure for my anxiety. I experienced worsening anxiety and panic attacks. I felt really irritable and still do. By the 5th week I was beginning to feel hopeless and not wanting to get out of bed. I'm always tired, and I have gained 10 lbs in 5 weeks. I'm supposed to take it for another month and if it still doesn't help then I get to taper off. I accidentally missed a dose and felt miserable. I had no energy, and felt like electric shocks were popping my brain cells. I still have anxiety and feel like this medication gave me depression."


"I was on GildessFE 24 (my first BC) and it was amazing! Sadly like all good things it didn't last, and pharmacy switched me to a BlisoviFE 1/20. This pill had 7 inactive while GlidessFE only had 4 inactive, I called my doc right away because I was concerned of the pill difference and she stated usually the 7 inactive pills means you'll have a longer period which was a big red flag to me. The 1st Monday of this pill during my cycle I felt weak + tingling senstation in my legs & before I knew it I PASSED out at my job. My doc stated it couldn't be the BC but I know FOR SURE it was because I was bleeding a lot more than normal. I'm switching to a diff BC after 5 months of nausea+long period. BC are always hits and misses, and this definitely was a miss."


Monistat 1-Day or Night Combination Pack

"After a course of antibiotics, I had some slight discharge for a week, no itching or burning, but I thought I should go ahead and use a Monistat. I popped it in at 9:30 and went to bed. At 1:30am I was RIPPED from my sleep by the most horrible itching. There is no way I'm going back to sleep tonight. Thank goodness I don't have to work tomorrow, there is no way I could function normally. I will just lay here till I deem it a reasonable hour to take a shower and hopefully get some relief."


"Lexapro pretty much saved my life at one point. I’ve had anxiety/depression all my life but a few years ago I was at a low point. I wasn’t getting out of bed and felt like I had no reason to even get up in the morning. One day I decided it was time to live again and I saw a psychiatrist. He prescribed me 10mg of lexapro which I was advised to take half of for the 1st two weeks. As most people have mentioned, the 1st few weeks are for SURE not a good time. If you were already dealing with bad depression, I would advise that you stay close to good people for the 1st couple of weeks. I promise you though, it gets better if you wait it out. MAJOR sexual side effects (as in NO sex drive whatsoever) but if you have bad anxiety, it’s worth it."


"I took Latuda 20mg for 2 weeks. Was taking Abilify and had gained 8 pounds. Thought Latuda would help me lose weight but made me ravenous and gained 3 lbs in 4 days.  Went back on Abilify."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I've been on Beyaz for about a year now and I love it! I had some acne before (not much really) but it's completely gone, I never break out now. I never have cramps, my breasts got bigger, and when I went on it I was trying to lose weight and had no problems (lost 15 lbs immediately after and got bigger breasts). I would recommend Beyaz to anyone."


"I've been on terbinafine for 3 months. I had toe nail fungus for about 5 years before it started to get worse and I finally realized what it was. After 3 months, the fungus is basically non-existent. I still have a little bit (my toenail was extremely thick and impossible to cut without scissors) I got another prescription for a month and I can see it gone completely by then. I have not experienced any of the side effects that were listed. I would recommend this!"


"Novolog pen does not glide well when giving yourself a shot. The medication worked well for me with minimal side affects. I have been on it for 2 yrs, but my coupon has expired & I cannot afford it now."


"This medication  was used to help prevent  a stroke but it actually  caused me to have a stroke. I wouldn't  advise anyone to take this medication.  Someone else I knew  had several strokes before  the dr figured  out it was the aggrenox. I was on it 8 months before  having my stroke."


"Works! Tried zyban prior to this but didn't find it effective. I picked a quit date as the medication recommended and gradually reduced smoking over 10 days while on champix. On my quit date I stopped completely and haven't had one since! Cravings still come and go but certainly not compared to a cold turkey craving. Just have to fill that spare time with something to take your mind off. The one thing about this medication is that after ingesting it, I feel quite sick after. It lasts for 10 mins or so then I'm fine. It's best to eat after food and with lots of water!"


"Been on the depo injection since January 2015, had bleeding but it stopped after a while. When I had another injection in June, I didn't bleed for about a month. Started spotting mid-July and since approx. August 1st, I have been bleeding constantly, heavy enough to use pads and now it's almost November! I'm sick of bleeding and forking out money for sanitary pads when I shouldn't be bleeding-well not as long as I have been now! Currently awaiting an ultrasound to see what is happening. I would like to change my contraceptive but my doctor won't let me :("


"Do not take this! It made me very sick vomiting and now diarrhea for days."


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"I was prescribed Skelaxin after being diagnosed with advanced DDD and stenosis.  It doesn't help with the pain and I get the same drowsy effects that I had with Flexerill."


"Aplenzin unfortunately did not work for me.  I have panic disorder which then sent me into a horrible state of depression.  My psychiatrist first prescribed me Wellbutrin SR which I was taking twice a day.  After about 3 months I started having moments where I was actually happy to be alive.  At my next appointment, my psychiatrist asked if I would be intereseted in trying Aplenzin because it only needs to be taken once a day.  I started off on 348 mg for three months.  This was not working so he switched me to 522 mg.  Two months later it is still not working.  I spoke to my pharmacist who told me that I have been patient enough and if it is going to work  it would have done so by now."


"Uloric been awesome for me since it came out in Feb, 2009. Started with 40 mg and had small attacks like every two months or so. Went to 80 mg and have had no attacks. I did run a gout fever cold/sweat/shakes which my Dr. Gave me a shot for. I might have a light rash on my lower leg from Uloric but it's well worth it, I can bowl in league and no worries of attack popping up next day."


"This was prescribed for my son who has Cerebral Palsy and is confined to a wheelchair. He became swollen in his legs ankles and feet. Took for 48 hours and discontinued as the swelling progressed. Rushed to MD, had to take a different medicine (Macrobid). Thankfully the swelling subsided in a few days. I have read many horror stories about the side effects of this medicine - some permanent! I do not recommend.
Please keep in mind that a urine sample should always be cultured, not just tested with a dipstick as the treatment really depends on the type of bacteria that's causing the uti."


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


"I'm moving away from Nexium to Zantac to combat my GERD and acid reflux. So far, one month taking, I have not had any reflux or heartburn. I'm in the process of modifying my diet to reduce stomach acids as well. I am apprehensive about Nexium side effects over long term use that's why I'm using Zantac 300 at bedtime."


"I have anxiety and slight depression due to stress.  This is my first week on Lexapro and I was given 10mg which I  couldn't take as it made me very out of sorts, dizzy, stomach issues. So cut it down to 5mg symptoms are still there with the "out of it" feeling dazed and my body feels kinda tingly/numb and I have a headache which I don't know if it's Lexapro related or allergy related. Also makes me jittery. I'm really sleepy too and I take it at night.  Not sure I'm going to keep taking it. I don't like this out of it feeling.  But I am calmer and not so quick to yell at my kids."


"Took metformin and victoza for about 2 years I lost a lot of weight with it and sugar levels were low. But I only have one kidney. I now have chronic kidney disease because of these medications. I also have a bundle problem with my heart from using victoza.  I was dehydrated all the time with victoza no matter how much water I drank"


"With Treximet I found relief was within an hour and if I had a bad migraine and took a second one after one hour it was gone.  In the past, my severe Migraines could last on and off for 3-5 days at its worst.  Side effect is heartburn.  I want to thank my Pharmacist for telling me about the drug. I had to ask my doctor about it and then she gave me a sample.  I only wish the pill wasn't so big."


"I have used Prevacid before and it does work well"


"Did not work for me - no sedation or drowsiness. No side effects experienced.  Dosage 1000mg, Male, Weight 190 lbs (86 kg)."


"Worked for a month then now symptons returning.  I have also suffered from a lack of appetite and have put weight on although no-one else has mentioned this."


"I have a had the Implanon since July 2015 and although I LOVE not having periods, I have gained some weight. I'm not sure if the implant has a huge impact on my weight, I started working out so if I see more gain then lost I plan to remove it. My eating habit is smaller which is good (I eat very small portions now) thanks to the implant. I also lost some of my sex drive and I hope working out helps bring it back. My boyfriend loves it but dislikes the lack of sex drive."


"Gives me more energy and less pain."


"I've been on lexapro for five days now and I've never felt more anxious in my life, I haven't been eating and when I do eat nothing stays in my stomach long, my sleeping has been a nightmare, maybe 5 hours a night if I'm lucky, and I'm shaky all through the night and partially through the day, I feel like I'm going crazy but I keep reading reviews that side effects are awful then subside and the medication is great, I'm just really feeling like I'm losing it here"


"I have been taking birth control pills for many years and Orth Tri-Cyclen Lo has been very tolerable with no side-effects besides one: PREGNANCY. I thought it was better than all the others I've tried since it didn't give me headaches or nausea, but I'd take headaches and nausea any day over this. I took this pill exactly as directed, at the same time every morning, never missing a single pill. I avoided foods and medication that could possible interfere with the pill's effectiveness. After a year of being on Ortho Tri-Cylcen Lo and having periods you could set your watch to, I noticed I was a day late. Unfortunately, I have become part of that very small percentage of women that becomes pregnant while taking hormonal contraception."


"Day 2 of Lexapro. Only side effect is strong yawning. Used to be on Paxil 2 years ago and had extreme side effects (soft stools, night sweats, vivid dreams). Was doing okay controlling my anxiety for the last 2 years until I recently have been under excessive stress causing anxiety and fear of death.  I am hoping Lexapro will work well. My husband and I were planning on getting pregnant soon, so I'm not sure if I will have to come off Lexapro or not."


"I am  on day 10 of Pristiq for severe anxiety from PTSD. I have been on Lexapro off and on for 10 years which works wonderful for anxiety but caused me to gain 30 pounds and made me feel so tired. After adding Wellbutrin to the Lexapro with no success we tried Effexor XR. It made my heart race.  After 3 days on Pristiq I felt wonderful but by day 9 was experiencing severe panic again which could be due to the switch from Lexapro to Pristiq without weaning off the Lexapro.  My doctor wants me to stick with it for a month so I'm taking 1 mg of Klonipin 2x a day to try and keep from having panic.  My appetite has decreased but I love it.  Lexapro made me want to eat everything in sight. I just hope this works."


"Today I started my prep at 4pm as instructed. I then drank a container of broth 32 ounces, ginger ale, and water.  Way more than the & cups I was prescribed. All this caused was nausea and stomach cramps.  Not one BM.  Second dose at 8pm.  Already up to 40 ounces of fluids. I feel bloated. Nothing else.  I haven't eaten in 24 hours.   Thankfully it was a sample."


"Do not used this.  I was switched over by CVS off of Mononessa and it has been the worst thing for me EVER. I have been on Estarylla for about 4 months and I have gained about 20 pounds (keep in mind I run at least 10 miles a week along with weight training 5-6 times a week) so this weight gain is absurd. Along with the weight gain I spot for a week before my period, then my period lasts me a week. With Mononessa I would only have my period with no side effects for 5 days. Now here I am on Estarylla and I have become an emotional wreck and cry without any reasoning. Two weeks before my period I become so nauseous I cannot get out of bed. The bloating is absurd as well. Basically if you want to feel like crap then go ahead and take this."