"I'm in day 3 of taking this antibiotic having being diagnosed with a severe chest infection. Within 48 hours the stabbing pain and aches in my chest has completley disappeared. I have a awful bitter taste like  an aerosol spray/some sort of gas in my mouth. Cleaning my teeth and drinking helps this but it always feels worst at night :( Last night I had a bad nightmare but after that slept well. I've had lots of tummy gurgling and today feel really nausea :( Have also been going to the loo more then usual! I'm pretty anxious about taking the next 4 days but unsure if there is anything else I can take? I'm allergic to penicillin."


"While it does prevent pregnancy, it has many negative side effects. I experienced weight gain (weight that won't go away no matter how much exercise I do), frequent acne break outs, and negative mood. However it does what it's supposed to do and keeps my period very regular. I plan on continuing my use of Chatel just because it's my only option and it was free from Planned Parenthood."


"I have been taking Wellbutrin SR 150mg for five years. Have been doing really well, but here lately I have been really tired, low sex drive, wanting to eat when I am not hungry.  Maybe I need an increase."


"I know you have to wait at least 3-4 weeks. So far I'm on week 3 and still unsure if it works.   First few nights on 1mg a day, I flipped up out of my sleep several times.  Dr increased it to 2mg a day and I still can't get consistent sleep patterns.  Some days yes and others no.  One night I stayed up like I was on drugs.  Finally passed out around 1am.  Week 3, I've now gotten the "gotta go to the bathroom #2" side effect which my doctor says happens.   It's like a sore stomach with diarrhea but not full blown diarrhea.   The one good thing is my BP has responded to the meds.   Less nightmares but then again I'm not really sleeping either.  I'm still going to continue and see where it goes."


"I have to say that these pills are a miracle when it comes to pain. The reason I wanted to post my review of Percocet is because of the very, very, vivid dreams. I actually just woke up and had a dream that scared me half to death. I really and truly thought that I saw my wife cheating with another man I could not believe it, you guys have no idea how REAL it felt. So just letting you guys know."


"I'm a 61 year old man, I took Inderal LA 60mg for a year. For about 8 months it worked well, migraines would start and then go away after 5 to minutes. It caused me to gain 15 pounds even with dieting and exercise, it also causes ED but I was able to fix that with 5mg Cialis. In the last 2 months It has stopped preventing the migraines and causes problems with fatigue and at times shortness of breath, and the Cialis is no longer working (a big problem as far as I am concerned and my girlfriend too). It never stopped migraines caused by food triggers of which I have many."


"I have had Nexplanon implanted since June 2013 and absolutely love it. Prior to Nexplanon I was on Depo and hated making appointments and going in for shots because it was inconvenient. With Nexplanon, I don't have to worry about appointments, or pregnancy for 3 years. When it is time to have Implant removed I will definitely get it again.

The only side effect that has bothered me is the thinning and lose of hair.

My periods have always been irregular (Ranges from 2- 28 months for 2 days- 37 days) and that didn't change. On the months I do not have a period, my body has symptoms of premenstraul, which is confusing because I never know when it really coming and I need to be prepared."


"I have severe pain due to a deteriorating ankle joint.  I had great difficulty sleeping at night with the pain associated.  I take a 25 mg tablet at bedtime and not only does it help me sleep it stops those painful leg jerks that would make my ankle react in painful spasms.  It is an absolute wonderful drug for stopping the night pain."


"My daughter is Two year old has been diabetic type 1 since last valentine day.  She uses 2 Units at 7:00 AM and 1.5 units at 7:00 PM. Glargine is great but when used in such small quantity it is very difficult to get accurate dosage using pen. The glargine pen does not have half unit dial and it would be really great if the company introduced a pen more suitable for children.  For now I have to draw insulin with syringe, which is more work and syringe needles are longer so it hurts more."


"I have been on Victoza for quite some time taking the 1.8. and it has not bothered me at all.  I have lost 30 lbs since December of '09 and am losing weight every week, and now down to what I was before 1982.  My clothes are hanging on me and I am loving it.
"


"I had 2 panic attacks in my entire life. I went to a Doctor and was given Xanax at half mg to take immediately and 6 hrs later. It worked and I thought I would keep some handy for any possible future attacks. He prescribed 0.25mg pills 3 times a day. I looked it up on the internet and didn't like the information on addiction. I went to my Doctor when I got back home and he prescribed Ativan. I believe Xanax should be used only when having a panic attack and not as a maintenance drug."


"I have been on Paxil CR for many years with good results. I started at 12.5 Mg and over time have been increased to 25Mg. In the last yr I have found myself depressed 3 or more days a week even though I take my pill religiously every day. In the last few months the 3 days have turned into 5 to 6 and now it doesn't seem to work at all. I was told by my pharmacist that Glaxo had begun production on a generic CR so I agreed to try it. " Wrong Move". I resumed the brand name immediately but I noticed that the generic looks identical to the brand. I may be a skeptic but could Glaxo be bottling generics in label bottles to maximize profits?"


"I am 52 years old and have struggled with chronic high blood pressure for about 6 years.  I have used Exforge as a supplement blood pressure medication for about 2 years.  At the dosage of 10/160 mg, I did experience some swelling and weight gain, but it was manageable.  However, after recently (45 days ago) being increased to 10/320mg dosage, I immediately developed a almost constant dry unproductive and painful cough, very sore throat, sinus problems, some additional swelling, and unprecedented tiredness.  I will stop taking this medication due to the uncontrollable coughing, sore throat and resulting headache.  The higher dosage did assist in dropping my lower number, but the side effects are too excessive.  I will seek other alternatives."


"Was prescribed these drops along w/2 others for my "after cataract surgery" eye care.  The surgery went off w/out a hitch, but I was still allergic to where I'd moved to.  A pharmacist mentioned this would help w/my extremely/unbelievably itchy "allergy" eyes.  A god-send that WORKS...no OTC eye drops made any difference at all.  Keep in refrigerator/it feels better.  Yes, it burns like wholly hell for a bit, but then the itching stops.  Now got to get my eye doctor to give me another prescription..."


"I've had pcos since I was a teen, very irregular periods dr says I don't ovulate. High school sweet heart and I got married and we want children. It's very difficult having pcos. Dr proscribed provera to induce a period. She said it would shed the lining and would be like starting "new". Took 1 pill a day for 7 days. Took 3 days to start my period after last pill. I do not recommend this pill to anyone. I've had severe bleeding for several days and large blood clots. I soak through at least 2 super plus tampons an hour. It leaks so bad through the tampon I have to also wear pads. Pads have rubbed me raw and the baby bleeding and constant changing of tampons has made me raw from the top of my vagina to my butthole. I'm very weak and dizzy."


"This is the BEST avenue to take for an emergency. Me and my boyfriend had an accident during unprotected sex and I took the pill within 24 hrs. Got my period on time (just one day late). It may delay your period from a day to a few weeks and the waiting for your period could be crucial, trust me I know, BUT it works. Now breath and go eat some chocolate."


"Just know that drysol saved me - I am re born!!"


"I got back acne due the extreme hot weather. On my 1st week, it was so painfull and my skin getting red.

Now im going to my 2nd week, my skin got peeled but all the bumps, pain n itchiness are still there. We will see, after reading all the reviews, i put hope more on this product."


"Meds: Subutex 8mg SL 2x daily (recovering addict), Bentyl 20mg oral as-needed up to 4x daily.

I have irritable bowel syndrome flare-ups randomly, depending on stress level, caffeine/nicotine/stimulant intake, etc.  The first few months, one 20mg Bentyl stopped a flare DEAD IN IT'S TRACKS.  Now it doesn't and I have to double-dose, because when I flare, the pain is so severe that I begin vomiting, sweating, shaking, and cannot function at work.  The double dose is effective, but causes blurred vision, cognitive impairment, and a general feeling of being "disconnected" or "high", minus any kind of euphoria. Going to discuss this with my PCP."


"I was prescribed this medicine for frequent migraines.  The only bad experience I have had with it is a tingling sensation in my hands at times.  It is not unbearable or any reason for me to stop taking the medication.  I have been on the medication for a few months and have only had two migraines since I started the medicine."


"I have tried other medications to control my fibromyalgia and I had awful side effects to all then my Dr tried me on Cymbalta and this has been amazing! No side effects. I'm on 120mg now and I feel almost like my old self! It is very expensive though."


"I started having episodic migraines when I was 8, and it turned into chronic migraine when I was 16 (I'm 18 now). Untreated, I usually have a migraine every day. After playing with a few different treatment options, my doctor put me on Pamelor. 50mg for the first two months, and then 100mg for the second two. Almost as soon as I started taking it, I started experiencing the adverse side effects. Dry mouth, light-headedness, exhausted 24/7. But the worst were the nightmares. Vivid, every night. I would wake up screaming. I stopped the medicine two weeks ago, but the nightmares still haven't stopped. And the medicine made absolutely no difference in my migraines. Still had them every day."


"Abreva sucks I don't get cold sores myself but my boyfriend does and every time he used abreva like it says when you start to feel it coming on he'd use it but abreva seems to only make it WORSE and puff out. So some lady said to try GLY OXIDE you can find it at any drug store but it works 10000 times better than abreva. Just thought I'd leave this thought with some of you maybe you can try it too."


"Smoker of 35 years.  2 packs a day the past 2 years.  This product definitely curbed the urge enough to help get me off of them.  Did experience nausea and diarrhea the first 2 days.  Then trouble sleeping.  LOTS of trouble sleeping, still on the pill (1 month now) and averaging 3-3.5 hours a day at most, but WORTH losing the habit.  Rated this drug a 9 only because of the sleeping side effect.  It WORKS."


"I have been on cymbalta for years.  Recently I went through a series of extreme life changes.  Cymbalta didn't seem to be working.  I went into a deep depression.  My doctor switched me to fetzima.  I am on day 10 my medication.  I have notice extreme sweating and out burst of anger.  I was more laid back on Cymbalta.  I am hoping if I give it a little more time that maybe the effects will get better."


"Nobody mentions how much money they now have in their wallet because they don't have to spend anymore on butts! You're free!"


"I started taking Ashlyna for bad cramps. Within 4 days I had horrible bloat AND gas pains. I stopped the pill after 4 days. This was 5 days ago, I am still having stomach issues and just got my period again after finishing it a week ago. This is a heavy one with horrendous cramps.  Not worth it."


"I have been taking Invokana for about 5 months and I feel great!! My a1c went from 9.8 to 7.4 in 3 months. The only side effects I have noticed is some weight loss. But the weight loss stopped. It does make me really thirsty, small price to pay for controlled blood sugar levels."


"Hmm about this medication...I literally do not reccomend it at all! As someone with Bipolar2 I was put on Seroquel for my rapid unstable moods, I was on it for quite some time and I noticed the rapid weight gain not just that but I was literally sleeping all the time! When I was awake I felt like a zombie. Quite frankly it's a nightmare! Thank god I went off it."


"I am a 50 year old woman who started menopause around 37. I've been prescribed this cream and did well on it, but if I stop taking it, I tend to go back to having vaginal dryness. My main concern is that I've never been bigger than a size 8 and now I can hardly fit into a 10. I think it's caused weight gain and if I stop taking it, the weight does not go away. Has anyone else experienced this? "


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


"I have been on it for 2 months & have not gotten my period at all! And no I'm not pregnant! It may be good but I do get the slight panic each month. As of now, I don't think I've had any other side effects. Also, it is very cheap!"


"I have severe C.O.P.D. and this is the only nasal spray, and I have tried many over the years, that works for me. I know it's not for everyone, but it was the best choice for me. It leaves my nasal passages open all day long, with one shot per side twice a day. I can function again and I feel so much better breathing with my nasal passages open.
Thank You."


"I been having migraines since I had my daughter at age 22, I'm 38 now. I had migraine 2-4 times a week. I try a lot of migraine medications with really bad side affect. Then my migraine got worse because it was causing me vertigo. So when I got them together I was in bed 2-3 days. I was calling out a lot and I when to see a neurologist that prescriped me a beta  blocker. Stop the medication because my bloodpressure was dropping a lot. Then my  doctor prescribed me amitriptyline  10mg and my migraine are gone. Vertigo too.  Don't be afraid to take it because you won't get dictated if you want to stop it won't give you any withdraw. I stop it last month to see how I was going to do without it and migraines are back. Just started again."


"Well I said I would be back :) I check this too much anyway! I'm now on my second month about to start my third week tomorrow. I am pretty sure my body noticed that I was going on a higher dose of estrogen because I broke out. I have been broken out around the cheeks but I just broke out on my forehead :'( the biggest thing about this medicine is the depression and even bigger the anxiety. I still have sex drive... but my anxiety is unbearable!!! I can't think straight. I can't relax even though I try. I'm staying on it obviously seeing as it hasn't even been 3 months yet and I would do just about anything to have acne not a problem. I start school in the second week of August.. please wish me luck!"


"I've been on the beviq for almost 4 months. Since day one I have not been hungry I was 265 now I'm 230lbs I'm so excited I don't excercise much it helps me a lot. "


"When my dermatologist first gave me the cream and I began using it my acne cleared up and I had great skin, but once I kept using it on my break outs I noticed them becoming worse and worse. My skin became so dry, red/ puffy, and peely that there was nothing to do, I felt helpless, I couldn't even apply my moisturizer because it made my skin burn. But my derm assured me it was part of the process, come to find out I was actually getting minor chemical burns which currently cover my entire chin/ under my nose area. In the beginning I thought this cream was my savor and my ticket to clear skin but now my skin is worse then ever and I regret ever using it."


"I was prescibed bupropion for depression and anxiety and I had no idea it could help with smoking cessation as well, but within a couple weeks I had noticed that my cravings had decreased and that I no longer enjoyed smoking my cigarettes.  They pretty much became a chore.  I went from smoking 8 a day to maybe 1 or 2 before I decided to quit, about three months after I started taking bupropion.  It's been over five weeks and I do crave them very seldomly but its not a nagging craving and it goes away pretty fast.  Sometimes I give into stealing a few drags from a friend when I'm out drinking but even when I'm drunk, it doesn't feel good.  I could never finish another cigarette!"


"Turned me into a zombie and made me gain at least 60 pounds. Lithium completely numbed out my emotions until I could no longer function. I was on it for 3 years and nobody would take me off of it because I have adverse reactions to most mood stabilizers that could replace it and they viewed me having no moods at all as better than having symptomatic Borderline Personality Disorder. I barely have any memories from the time I was on lithium. I was eventually taken off it because it started driving me into rage."


"Since I was on the trials I put 6+ months but I have been back on Afrezza for about 2 weeks.  Afrezza is nothing short of a miracle. I am a type 1 diabetic and my blood sugar average in the past 10 days has been 110. I have a CGM so I have had 2880 readings in the past 10 days.  A 110 average equals to an A1C of 5.45. This is possible because Afrezza mimics the speed of a healthy pancreas. Afrezza starts working in only 12-15 minutes and works out of my system very quickly. This allows me to manage my glucose in real time without babysitting diabetes all day. Even if I do have a high I can knock my sugars back to 100 in a matter of minutes."


"Hi.
I started this for Weightloss which exacerbated other health problems. In the last six months I’ve gradually gone up to 3mg per day. My weight was 155kg and  is now 130.6kg. I had some sickness at the start and slightly when I increased the dosage. It’s changed my eating habits as I feel less hungry and the amount I can eat has gone down. To be honest the beginning was slightly tough but worth persisting with, just keep the faith."


"Monsternessa.

I was nauseated for the first two weeks of being on it. I've had on and off headaches since I've started and have been bloated for the past two months. My boyfriend says that I've been extra sensitive and my sex drive is gone. The only time I felt normal is when I was on my period and not taking the active pills. It did make my period shorter (3Days).

Unfortunately, Monsternessa is not for me. I gained 8lbs since I've been on it and an emotional wreck. I can't wait to see my gyno next week and switch it up."


"Please take in the morning on a day off. Felt so naseous and threw up. Didn't last more than 4/5 hours and you can probably sleep it off. Lots of farting too. No loose stools."


"My experience with this drug is not a good one. I was taking tramadol for years and every few months had to up the dose. When I would run out because my body became use to drug I would take more and more to help with my joint pain. I would take 4 50 MG at a time 3 times a day.  Which is not okay and experienced horrible side effects. I now have seizures at night and have been off the medicine for a while. The shakiness and nausea from not having the medication is sometimes unbearable. I also have tremors and moodiness as well as a zapping feeling in my brain. I would call this drug the devil. When you come off of it your pain is ten times worse than it was before. It's like it mimics the pain. It is very addictive and would not recommend it"


"I have had chronic idiopathic uticaria for over 17 years. Since I was 3, all I can remember is the stress, pain, embarrassment, etc that this condition has caused me. Now, at age 20 I'm finally receiving the medicine I've been hoping and praying for. For a while, Doxepin combined with many different types of antihistamines worked to reduce the amount of hives I would get. Now, only prednisone will temporarily help my hives. Prednisone has caused me to gain weight. Nothing has worked to reduce my hives other than the prednisone, until I found Xolair. The shot did hurt, but it's worth the pain. Towards the end of my first shot, I did get a lot of hives. I'm hoping the next few reduce them even more. I am so happy to have Xolair!"


"I took this drug and it helped me a lot. I did have breakouts on my ankles but no other problems. I miss this drug, it sure helped my pain."


"I was so excited because everyone said it was so good. But now it's been 6 months. At first it was awesome. But now I have gained weight and even when I don't eat or only eat salads and eat healthy,I can't lose weight. And lately I'm extremely irritable and my depression has gotten much worse than before. Now my menstrual cycle lasts up to ten days and this month it stopped for 2 weeks and I started spotting again. And I've always had bad cramps during menstrual cycle but now it's all the time and twice as bad sometimes. I use to recommend this but now I don't anymore. I'm going to make an appointment to have it removed this coming week."


"I've experienced horrible constipation ever since I had a stroke. Took this as a last resort after trying so many other natural remedies, acupuncture, and eating/drinking more fiber/water ,etc-etc. Took it in the evening and about 2 hours later, had a lot of relief, diarrhea though, but not complaining. Better to go than not! Lots of noise in my stomach after going four times. Hopefully, that will subside."


"I find it works really well keeping me asleep all night, I do have some wild vivid dreams but not that often, only down side for me is I am gaining weight"


"Used it for 1.5 months. Worked to a limit. Its the 4th medicine I tried in about 6 years. Moving to something else next week. If it does not work Dr. told me Botox is it."


"Truthfully my t-levels were around 150 for a longtime, I am a 38 yr old male. I started on on testim about 4 1/2 months ago. I use one tube a day and it is applied each morning after my shower. After 2 months my levels went up to about 265 and truthfully I have much more energy, way more than I thought I was going to get. I have decided to stay at the same dose as I feel better so why change and increase it. Now when it comes to applying it, I use half a tube on each shoulder *one shoulder at a time* and rub for about 2 minutes until left slightly sticky.  When finished I wash my hands thoroughly twice. *SMELL* it is a alcohol smell and is strong when applying it but smell is gone by the time you are dressed and ready to go about your day."


"I have been on Otezla for 2 months now and have experienced a remarkable clearing of my lesions. Both knees, which were 90% affected have almost entirely cleared up. The face lesions have dried up and are almost unnoticeable now. The scalp, which was almost completely affected, has cleared up to the point that I'll soon be getting rid of the ever-present ball cap! (YES!!!) I feel that in one month, at my follow up appointment with my dermatologist, I am going to kiss her smack dab on the lips! My Wife has given me permission.
Still haven't noticed a pronounced difference in my two thumbs, which have swollen at the joint over the last year or so. Hopefully, they will get better as well so I can get back to playing the guitar."


"Doctor said to try this for heartburn its 1 pill per 24 hours... was quick to get rid of pain and acid taste wore off after 4 hours."


"Around the same time this year I have had a baby and shoulder surgery for osteoarthritis. Hence, I suffered from both shoulder pain AND post-partum depression. Percocet didn't stop the pain and Zoloft made me feel worse. My doctor prescribed Ultram and it is now my miracle pill! It helps with both issues. It allows me to be a normal functioning mom. I love how it helps my mood and physical pain!"


"Nexplanon is weird. I got it implanted on July of 2012. I am getting it taken out a year early, because recently, my arm I got the implant in, started to hurt. It started out as a dull, annoying pain, but recently, just hugging my boyfriend has become an issue. I would recommend to some people, because they said my experience was rare. There was no recovery time needed, except sleeping on the arm the implant was inserted was defiantly painful, and woke me up in the middle of the night. Periods are almost impossible to track, they will appear in the middle of the night, stay for a few months, then just go for a month or two. It is a long lasting, worry free method. Most pros, definite cons."


"Absolutely amazing! My partner and I have nasal congestion for weeks but 10 minutes after taking one, we coughed and all of a sudden were clear! I feel like I haven't used the bottom half of my lungs in weeks. A little bit expensive. "


"Eyelashes are beautiful! You must be careful where you touch the brush, I was hitting outside of face (by eye) after applying and I grew hair there. No biggie, if you stop it goes away, just like eyelashes, if you stop, they go back to how they were pre-latisse."


"I was suffering from obsessive thoughts, anxiety, and depression.   I wasn't functioning very well in my life.   I was put on 20 mg of Lexapro.   The first 4-6 weeks were hard.  I had severe side effects and not sleeping.   I stuck it out and am so happy.   Lexapro has changed my life and the relationships I have with friends and family.   I am also taking Trazadone at night to help my insomnia and depression."


"I've been on LoSeasonique for about a month and one week. I take the pill every day at the same time. Haven't missed a day. I was spotting for two weeks, then I started my period. I've been on my period for a week and a half. I'm staying on it just to see if it gets better. But it is not worth only having your period every three months. This is torture. Plus I have the worst cramps of my life."


"Ive been taking celebrex for a couple of yrs, I always thought it made me too tired, about a wk ago it made me so tired I fell and hit my ribs and now I have pain in my ribs that probably won't go away for wks, I decided not to refill it and just take stuff like aleve instead, all it did was create more pain by cracking my ribs or whatever it did to it, thought people should know about this side effect especially since my doctor didnt tell me about it, then I wouldnt have hurt my ribs in vain knowing that I've helped others know this information"


"me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke, we didn't know it broke until we were done. i in return started freaking out and ran to cvs to get plan b, i took it an hour after the unprotected sex. (aug 31) the next few days i started having minor back pains/ lower abdomen cramps/headaches and intense mood swings. but surely 5 days later i woke up to my period, 2 weeks early in fact. plan b works wonders, now on the path to get birth control I'm only 16 so it truly saved my life"


"Pristiq did a good job reducing my symptoms dramatically. However, it gave me so much in return, which made my life complicated! I mean 50 lb weight gains over a year that keeps growing every month. I also cannot sleep at night as I could before. I see very vivid dreams and nightmares almost every night! It makes me wake up feeling tired. In addition, I had withdrawal symptoms when I once forgot to take my dose. I had vertigo, nausea, headache. I absolutely could not function. "


"Lost 62 pounds in about 8 months, and it's still coming off. No side effects. I'm ecstatic. Note: it took a little over a month before I saw results. Two pills a day (I suggest 30 minutes prior to meals). Get full blood work and cardio first, blood rechecks quarterly. I now feel much fuller with smaller portions. Folks, diet is probably 90% of weight loss! Choose a small subset of low cal, filling foods and stick with those. Rotate when burned out. Egg whites, poultry are a staple for me. Eliminate all breads and sugar! Drink water. On the fence? Remember, obesity kills. Use "myfitnesspal" app or similar and record everything that goes into your mouth. Bottom line: for me, I'm less of a man than I was months ago - and I'm happy about that!!"


"25 yr female. 5'3" @ 125 pounds. First colonoscopy. 1st dose @ 6:00pm. 2nd dose @ 3:00am. Procedure @ 7:30am. Suprep tastes terrible - no qualms there. Chugged through a straw and chased with Gatorade and my two 16oz of water. Experienced burping and minor "I'm gunna puke" but muscled through it in 20 minutes. No cramps, discomfort, or side effects. Felt the tummy rumbles 40 minutes after drinking. Casually walked to bathroom (no urgency or rushing) sat on the potty, felt a few more rumbles and then released the ocean. No burning, no rawness, used regular angel soft TP. Total time in bathroom was 60 minutes. Got a shower, went to bed. Repeated at 3am. Super easy. Effective. Actually felt good!"


"Portia is the third birth control that I have tried. I have noticed weight gain that I did not have with my other pills. My moods are also terrible and unstable. I get awful cramps and headaches during my period. Overall, these are small prices to pay compared to other issues I have had with other pills."


"This is the only laxative/stool softener I can actually trust to take and produce a bowl movement within 12 hours! The only down side is that it gives me really bad stomach cramps about an hour before I am able to pass a bowl movement! If it was okay for me to take every day I would."


"These drops ruined my hearing I developed hearing ringing and hissing and TMJ I also have now crunching all over ears and side of head"


"I've been on this pill for almost three months now and I love it. After my first birth control experience I was terrified to use birth control ever again. However, I'd rather take the risk instead of becoming pregnant so I tried it again. The first month was horrible, with minor breakouts and bad mood swings, but I have adjusted now. You must wait out the first month or two to be adjusted. After that, it's smooth sailing. I don't have any breakouts, my sex drive is normal, and I haven't gained any weight. I still get moody every once in a while, which is bearable. Overall a very good birth control. But EXPENSIVE without insurance!"


"After having my second child I had severe post natal depression. Counselling and group therapy didnt help all. Six months later I started on 50mg Pristiq, then 100mg after 2 weeks. At first side effects were quite full on. I took Pristiq in the morning, was full of energy. Then after lunch time, I was unbearably tired and had to have a nap, even for 20 mins. I just could not stay awake. I tried to take it at night but then I couldn't sleep. So, I stuck with taking it in the morning. The tiredness effect didn't last long, maybe a month? At the start there were also headaches but they soon subsided after about a month. It helped to take Pristiq with a full cup of water. I have been on it for a year and a half now and feel so much better."


"This is my 2nd bout with DIverticulitis (I also have IBS), it works like a charm but I have to mention the first time I took it- I noticed sleepiness. This time, however, I noticed severe agitation and insomnia after 7 days of taking it steady."


"I used this medicine to help me fall asleep. While it did work and I fell right asleep, the next day I felt groggy and had a metallic taste in my mouth accompanied by ringing in my ears. The side effects far outweighed the benefits of this medicine for me."


"Even though Patanol is a bit pricy even with insurance (about $30), and without about $190, it's better than rubbing my eyes so hard every day  and having my contacts come out from them itching so bad. It absolutely works. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 is just because it's annoying to have to wait 10 minutes to put my contacts in when I'm getting ready in the mornings as it has to be absorbed before you do."


"My neurologist let me choose my MS drug, and I chose Copaxone.  I haven't missed an injection for almost five years and I'm doing great.  "


"I started the Gabapentin two weeks ago for Fibromyalgia discomfort and this medication has changed my life.

My chronic lower leg pain I've suffered with for over 5 years is gone and my quality of life has improved a great deal!"


"Diagnosed with walking pneumonia. Took this and immediately felt relief. Helped with the cough."


"I took for some years. It is addictive as you need for sleep. After a while you wake up at night with heart razing. I stopped and finally I need only 1/2 .5 clonopine.  And even forget. It was hard to stop that drug. But if you need for other reasons it may work for others. I think it's bad. Thank God I'm off of it!!  You need to withdraw slowly."


"I will be 30 in 3 months and my skin is worse then it was when I was 16! What the hell! I find it interesting that everyone who really enjoyed this product, properly used this product. I was prescribed Differin when I was in my teens and it worked wonders! Now thats its OTC, I recently started using it again. I am at the 4 week point, so yes my face is breaking out. I remember when I first used it years ago the same thing happened and with patience my skin cleared up. I have already noticed a difference in my cheeks which seem to not be breaking out as bad. I am patiently waiting for this period of breakouts to come and go, so I can see those great results once more. I used Differin as a teen and loved it."


"Was on Celebrex 200 2x a day for years. Pain was too much when dose reduced. Was changed to Meloxicam 15 1x a day and works just as good. For reviewer with plantar fascitis, had it for months. What works is a quality pair of compression foot sleeves. Foot pain was gone after wearing them for 3-4 days.  Wear them all day, everyday. (FS6 brand)."


"I was on propranolol for about 18 months and went from approximately 20 migraines a month to five. Unfortunately a side effect I developed was cough-variant asthma. Made several visits to the doctor regarding the cough and his suggested that it might be asthma and put me on a daily inhaler. I did some research as I did not want to take a drug to relieve a condition caused by another drug. The side effect was not listed on my propranolol literature, but I found it as a cause for cough-variant asthma. I had to switch to verapamil, which is not quite as effective for my headaches, but my cough is gone."


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


"I smoked a pack a day for almost 10 years before I took Chantix. That was 2 1/2 years ago. I haven%u2019t smoked since day 3 on Chantix. It takes away the physical addiction 100%. Smoking goes from being a pleasurable experience to an experience I think would be similar to licking a dirty ashtray. Trust me%u2026this stuff works! The medicine also keeps your withdrawal symptoms in check so you can be a normal functional person when you're at work and with your loved ones. It%u2019s nice.

An added benefit: there%u2019s a high likelihood that your insurance will pay for the total cost (which makes sense--getting you to quit saves everyone a lot of money in the long run). It was free for me. It probably is for you, too. Give it a shot."


"Worked well for the most part. I found that, on average, once every 7-10 days I become somewhat anxious and agitated (making it hard to sleep) after taking the Ambien. I don't know why it only happened occasionally but it was more common when I took 5 mg rather than 10 mg. In the end I switched to Restoril (temazepam) 30 mg.

Dose 5-10 mg at night

Age 21

For primary insomnia"


"I have had the skyla in for over 3 months now and getting it taken out in a few days. Ever since getting it put in, I've gotten very sick. At first I thought I had Lyme disease (achey joints, vertigo, dizziness, severe fatigue, inability to lose weight, headaches, cramping) but now realize all these symptoms started after I got it put in. The fatigue, joint pain, and general weakness are what I am suffering from the most and I pray to God my symptoms get better once it's out. I didn't think such a low hormone dose could affect me as much as it has, but I've already gained 20 lbs and ready to get my life back."


"I have Degenerative Disks in L-1 thru L-4, with Herniation in L-4, L-5, and S-1. Also have nerve root damage, which causes pain radiating to my left hip, left leg, and bottom of feet. I take 2, Opana ER 20mg tablets a day. Opana ER works fairly well on controlling my back pain, while it's not eliminated totally, I'm able to function better on most days with the help of Lortab 10 mg for breakthrough pain along with my Opana ER. "


"It has provided the most effective and rapid relief from asthma and bronchitis attacks of all inhalers that I have used over 50 years."


"So far probably the most effective rx I ever taken. In 25 days my a1c has dropped from near 10 to6.5 and the only thing I think I have experienced wrong is some constapation but not terrible. Still in the early stages but if it stays on track-God send."


"Within a half hour the redness starts to decrease and the flushing in my cheeks and nose disappears.  This medicine has been incredibly helpful for my redness and swelling on my face from Rosacea.  I wish I could thank the folks at the manufacturing company personally, its made a terrific improvement in my skin.  I've been using it in the morning and Metrogel at night and its been a terrific combination.  The medication is also non-drying and goes on quickly and is not shiny or oily."


"Occupational Health at my workplace prescribed this patch for me because I apparently strained a muscle below my patellar bone... It did nothing for me! Apparently it works for everyone else, so I may just be an oddball. It was like taking a placebo and I am not even taking other pain meds... So it's not like I have a tolerance level for pain meds... This just doesn't do anything for me. It was def. a miss. "


"I was on Seroquel and it made me gain 75 lbs. Trazodone is much better. Helps me sleep with Ambien 10mg."


"I use Cartia XT for A-fibrillation.  The only problem I ran into was using generics.  CVS switched their provider and it did not work as well.  2 days of A-fibrillation and I went on the real deal.  What a difference, everything is back to normal."


"I am ten years sober now and I also took Campral when I hit bottom and started my recovery. I took Campral in conjunction with a program of sobriety, AA. I believe Campral helped me with my uphill battle when I started. I had been drinking regularly for over 30 years."


"As a 75 year old had a problem maintaining a decent erection throughout sex. I have used viagra and cialis 20mg without total success but after my gp. Prescribed levitra 10mg I am thrilled at the improvement. Sex is back to stay."


"So I started taking Reclipsen about four months ago. At first, everything was fine. My periods became regular and tolerable and the oiliness of my skin went down. However, about a month ago, I started experiencing horrible mood swings. I already had depression and anxiety but this greatly exacerbated the issue. I started snapping at people, crying, and having suicidal thoughts. I went to a doctor for mood stabilizers and it was almost impossible to find one that didn't react with the Reclipsen. I ruined numerous relationships during that time. I stopped taking it and within one day I felt calmer. I'm definitely not taking it again and will be looking at an IUD."


"As I am not sexually active, I cannot state upon the effectiveness of this as a birth control, however upon taking this my anxiety and depression flared to the point that therapist is suggesting medication for that. I have no experienced any odd weight gain, although my hunger signals are off (I do not get hungry, nor full anymore). My acne is the same as usual, with no more or less cystic acne.

I am choosing to switch birth control brands to see if it will change, but the emotional symptoms are just too much for me to handle."


"I was previously on Tamsulosin and this worked well but i had side effects, dizziness, fatigue , red faced when doing anything physical, also palpitations.

change to Finasteride  it has not helped with urine flow  and i am getting up 2 to 3 times a night, becoming very depressed, short tempered  and fatigued .also tingling in fingers

i know it takes time to build in your system , ive been on this about 4 months, the Tamsulosin made a difference after  a month .

need to go back to the doctor..."


"I'm almost finished with my 3rd pack. I have nice skin again, and my periods are regular. No Weight Gain (I sort of wanted some) and my breasts have gotten somewhat fuller but that's NO complaint. I have had no side effects on this pill that effects my life, the 3rd week my breast get a little tender but I'm not in horrible pain. I think I'll be staying with it."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"This is by far the easiest prep I’ve used. Yes, it smells and tastes awful, but you can overcome that somewhat by mixing ahead and chilling the mixture, using a straw, and chasing with a sip of whatever tastes good to you. Stand and walk a bit while you drink--it helps get things moving and dispels the bloated feeling. The prep starting working in 50 minutes both evening and morning, and worked thoroughly. The duration of action was 4 hours after the evening dose, 2 hours after the morning. No nausea, very little cramping, and not much soreness. I was able to have the procedure done and didn't have much trouble getting back to normal. I would use this again when necessary."


"I have 4 to 5 days using the imiquimod cream. The first days that I start using it, it was working pretty good and without pain  the cream even remove some of my flat warts that I have. But now it's very painful and cannot walk, it burns when I'm going to take shower or wipe in that area ... Now because I probably use to
Much in the area I wasn't suppose to be applying the imiquimod cream on. some part of my inner vagina swell "


"My starting weight was 220 lb. When I started using Contrave 2 1/2 weeks ago. Not long, I know, but I have already lost 6 lb. I have been gaining 10 lb. every year since I graduated high school (6 years ago). Do the math. It was getting out of control and I have tried everything and couldn't start losing no matter how much I exercised or dieted. The only side effect I have felt is I get very weepy and cry for absolutely no reason at all, this happened the day I up my dosage (as directed by my doctor.)"


"I've been taking this medicine for 4 days.  I have not experienced any negative side effects yet. No nausea or jittery feelings like others I've read about. Since starting this medicine I've noticed I've slept like a rock. No waking up at all and no problems falling asleep. I just felt I should share this observation since I was terrified to start after reading all these horror stories. Not everyone is negatively affected."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate

"Have had good results but I now find it hard to get."


"It works.
I had unprotected sex.. No condom no birth control nothing at all (the guy said he would pull out).. And according to my period calendar I was suppose to ovulate in 3 days! I was incredibly worried because I am leaving for college in a month and having a baby right now  would ruin all my plans. I took plan b less than 12 hours later after having sex and I will say this it's worth all the side effects if it means not getting pregnant! I got my period a little over a week early (menstral changes are a side effect) Please do not worry I was on this website too looking at all the reviews getting anxious thinking that I would be the 5% the pill wouldn't work on but it does the best thing to do is relax and wait."


"It helps, but not for very long. But it definitely doesn't make me as irritable as other ADHD medications"


"I Had horrible pain for 1 week out of every month and was in and out of the hospital trying to figure out what was causing the pain then my OBGYN recommend I get the IUD.

I am on my second one, no more periods and no more pain every month (knock on wood)."


"I just had my 5th shot yesterday.  The past few months have been painless in regards to side effects other then night sweats and mood swings.  I have not gained any weight and everything seems pretty normal.  Once again, other than the mood swings.  These are harsh and sometimes I feel like another person has taken over my body and thoughts."


"I never write reviews but had to share my terrible experience so that others don't make the same mistake that I've made. I had been on Yasmin for years, my doctor suggested I switch to a generic since it's free (as opposed to $50) so I gave it a shot for a month. I have one more day on Zarah and here are the side effects I've experienced in that time: nausea, severe moodiness, dizziness, yeast infection, swollen tongue (?!), cystic acne, loss of appetite yet weight gain. I'm a healthy, active 31-year old woman without any other medical issues. Avoid this pill!!"


"Was waste of my money didn't last as long as they said it did."


"Very effective but couldn't handle all the visits to the loo. After too many visits to the toilet I cut down to one a day. I ate two virtually fat free meals for breakfast and lunch and then took just one pill with my evening meal. Stopped me snacking completely, fear of accidents! steady weight loss approximately 1kg per week. Very good but stock up on the toilet roll. Taking one pill with just my evening meal means that my toilet trips are evening/night. This suited my lifestyle much better as don't have the kind of job where I can be dashing off every five minutes!"


"Moved and my new doctor took me off Paxil and put me on Escitalopram.  Works better than Paxil with no side effects.  I function like a normal person.  I get little anxiety attacks out of nowhere, but if I sit down and still my thoughts, the butterflies go away.  My doctor gave me a script for klonipin for the attacks, it works well, but I only take if it gets bad.  Can't drive taking klonpin, feel a little too mellow."


"While not perfect, this drug helped me achieve around an 80% improvement in my focus, attention, and ability to see tasks through to the end.  I take 20mg IR in the morning and 20mg early in the afternoon.  I was never diagnosed with A.D.D when I was a kid likely because I barely went to see doctors as a child.  I used illicit drugs my whole life until it caused me to almost kill myself.  After being clean for a year, I noticed my problems persisted with attention, focus, and finishing tasks.  After seeing a Psychiatrist and getting a proper test/diagnosis,  I'm grateful.  It's helped a lot."


"I started Venlafaxine at 37.5mg and gradually increased to 150mg over a period of four weeks. I noticed a small improvement in mood, but I discontinued due to sweating which became unbearable and embarrassing. I came off cold turkey and experienced restlessness and additional anxiety as a result. As for my anxiety, it didn't really improve really whatsoever throughout, but I had only been taking 150mg for less a week. I am still experiencing fairly mild withdrawal symptoms (one week later)."


"Although Singulair 10mg tablets work great for me on a daily, regular basis for maintenance issues with asthma, I have found that one of its side effects has appeared. At first it was not connected until recently when information came out that Singulair could cause ear infections. This particular side effect appeared about 3-4 months after starting Singulair but no connectione was made until recently after using it for two years. So be aware of side effects and keep close tabs on usage results."


"I highly recommend this birth control. As a woman who's tried four different kinds in the past, this one has minimal side effects. The first 2-4 weeks, you'll notice some water retention, but it'll go away. Levora really helps with my pms & pmdd, along with everything else. I'm someone who gets super sensitive and emotional before and during my period (in tears every night with a bag of chips) and levora has worked wonders with that...No more emotional eating & crying spells every 2 weeks! My hair has also gotten thicker and more shiny which is awesome! I also haven't had a single breakout."


"Being treated for 2 microscopic anal condyloma. No problems until week 2 ( using 3 times a week). Noticed some moderate irritation and when I went to do my biz one morning the irritation was such that I flinched and felt a popping sensation - now I have an extremely protruding hemorrhoid. I do not eat a typical crap (no pun intended) human diet but one of high fiber for nutrition and have never experienced constipation. Wish I would have followed my intuition and and not let the doc bust into my life with her anal swab - if you are not sexually active and there is no problem don't go there. Ignorance is bliss. For me has been a literal pain in the assd and one that will require expensive surgury."


"Day 28 of taking Champix and day 14 of quitting smoking! I don't have any major side effects, other than nausea After first taking the pill,I find eating a few soda crackers and drinking lots of water when taking it helps a lot! Thank you Champix! I was a pack a day smoker for 30 years... I am 45 years old now and feel like I may have a healthier future a head for me thanks to taking Champix!"


"I've been chronically constipated for as long as I can remember. My parents would give me suppositories as a toddler and prescription medicines to help ease my struggle. Eventually, I moved onto taking gross amounts of Miralax every night in hopes of softening stools that had only ever been rock-hard. This worked as a stool softener, but didn't help to give me the urge to ever use the restroom. I started taking Amitiza, which came with its side effects: bloating, headaches, nausea, and cramping. Finally, my gastro doctor turned me onto Linzess. So far, I've been using it for a week and have NEVER been more regular in my life. Mornings are a breeze...this medicine is life changing."


"I love Skyla. Since I got Skyla 10 months ago I have never had to worry about being pregnant. My boyfriend and I have unprotected sex and he doesnt pull out or anything 4-5x a week and I NEVER have to worry about the effectiveness. Getting Skyla inserted was nothing... I took a few advils and a painkilller before insertion because I was so scared it was going to hurt, but it felt like mild discomfort and pressure for a few seconds. The worst part is the spotting. I spotted for about 2 months straight after I got it and still spot sometimes but my periods are short and few and far between. im occasionally very emotional (once a month). I get random cramps sometimes but its not bad given how effective this is with hardly any side effects"


"I am a fan. For the first 3 months I took it, I had NO appetite whatsoever. I could've gone the whole time without eating. This side effect has subsided & my appetite is normal. I gained no weight which is something I was concerned about with starting birth control. The persisting side effects are that I have a very low sex drive & increased breast sensitivity. As for bleeding, I do get random red or reddish brown discharge about once a month for 3-7 days. It is barely a "period." It doesn't line up with the placebo pills and is not regular. However my period has never been regular. My doctor did confirm that this is OK & it is still doing its job in preventing pregnancy. Personally, I still choose to use a backup method along with it."


"Update I been on it 2 months extreme acne huge boil looking pimples all over my face and in ears ouch hair loss worsening depresion weight gain because I can't stop eating"


"I take Skelaxin for the coat hanger neck pain associated with my neurocardiogenic syncopy, and the severe pain I get from fibromyalgia.  I love it!  It helps me move more comfortably, and I don't feel exhausted or "high".  I used to take Neurontin but that didn't help with pain that much.  Being a single mom of 3 kids ages 14, 11, and 2 that wasn't an option."


"I was given Factive for a bad strep infection. After the 1st dose, I felt 100 times better."


"I have a seizure disorder and hypothyroidism and pre-diabetes. After just two doses had complete insomnia and horrible dizziness. Then a horrific headache. Maybe it was from my other meds or the seizure disorder but I can't take this medication."


"I've only been on Junel for a week and a half so I'm hoping that this will calm down after I've been on it for a little while but it's given me so much acne! I've always had pretty clear skin and now my face and upper back are literally covered in deep acne and bumps. Also I've noticed that my hair gets greasy faster, too. I just feel so oily and disgusting all the time. I'm trying to stick it out but this is absolutely horrible and I definitely cannot put up with these side effects if they persist. Wouldn't recommend."


"The vaginal burning and itching from this treatment is the most uncomfortable feeling I have ever experienced. I would not recommend this particular product. Day one was excruciating. Day two is a little bit more tolerable. I will not complete day 3."


"I've tried most of the muscle relaxers - flexeril (cannot tolerate), skelaxa (unfortunately cannot tolerate) and Robaxin (not quite strong enough) for a tight and unrelenting  piriformis.  5mg of good old fashioned Valium takes care of it in the evening. Too bad it's sedating otherwise it would be my go to med during the day for this tight muscle - that despite loads of PT, massage and stretching I am unable to get to let go. I really appreciate Valium for this!"


"Ambien is definitely effective for sleep, I think most will agree with that.  It did put me to sleep.  I am a very social person, and enjoy talking to people and being around people.  I started taking the generic ambien in Nov of 2008 and was on it for a year.  It worked great for 2 Months, then the side effects began.  I started to get heart palpatations which is unusual for me a 30 year old male, not overweight and overall healthy with sleep issues.  Then, I began getting dizzy, which turned into dizziness with horrible anxiety.  I have never had a panic attack until I took ambien.  I would get bad anxiety at the grocery store, at lunch with customers, and at work.  Been off this for 2 months and the anxiety is finally gone, no sleep."


"Had a bad reaction of hives and burning skin to this medicine.  Tried it twice, worse reaction second time. Not good."


"I gained 13 pounds rapidly I was only on the medication for less than a month. I also experienced asthma type symptoms. I am not an overweight person and I am very athletic but was diagnosed with HBP. I stopped taking Benicar and my lungs are back to normal and the weight gained stopped. I know it was the medication because the extra weight went away."


"My 8 year old son was prescribed 2mg in the morning. He has  been on it for two weeks. At first it helped him concentrate in school but he was still aggressive with his sister and others. Week two, he now cries almost everyday at school and at home. He constantly talks about death. He keeps asking me if I will wait for him in heaven when I die. It is awful to see my innocent little boy go through this. I took him off of it right away. Vyvanse worked for him a lot better at the lowest dosage."


"I was taking Norco 10mg 4x a day but it wore off so fast, I asked the doctor for an increase of 20mg. He suggested 20mg Zohydro twice a day and 20 mg norco for breakthrough pain. The medicine is pricey and I had to give it up this month. I am shopping for price comparisons and I have the company coupon that will get 250 off. I didn't realize how effective it was until I gave it up. How stupid I was! This stuff covers me from getting out of the bed until it runs out, which is about 8 hours later, so I probably need to move up to the 30s. I have an appointment in a few days and I am going to tell my doc to keep the norco's and just adjust my zohydro and I will rob banks to pay for it.! I had my life back for awhile. I miss it."


"In the beginning I only had a problem with itching, I kept thinking my body would get used to it & it would stop.  It didn't, it only got worse. I wasn't experiencing any other severe issues, so I had planned to stay on it, but on Day 7, I noticed that I was having trouble finding my words, my vocabulary was impaired & there was almost a stutter present. On Day 8 I became very nauseous & decided that would be my last day. The side effects were just too much to wait it out.  Day 9, no med, my husband told me that I seemed much more relaxed and "involved". I cannot wait for this itching to go completely away!

I did seem to have a little more positive attitude & motivation but the side effects were too much!"


"SMALL BOWEL FISTULA.  Had a hysterectomy and my bowel was cut.  Developed fistula.  Had 2nd surgery by general surgeon and was developed a fistula of the small bowel after 4 resections of the small bowel. Has been a high output fistula through the incision site, at the belly button level.  Octreotide did slow down the fistula output from 1350ml/24 hour period to now just a trickle (a ml or so per day).  On some days the output is zero.  SIDE EFFECTS have been many...burning of the throat, much hair loss, whole body rash including my face and in my hair, nausea and dry heaves.  I was first on 50mcg 3 times per day and that was increased to 100mcg three times per day.  That's when the hair loss and rash started."


"My experience with lamictal is different for me in most cases. I used to take 25mg of lamictal. When I had taken the meds everyday I didn't feel any different from when I wasn't taking them. I had no side effects it was like taking air. So I kept having suicidal thoughts & being angry at 8am & by 8:30 am i was happy. I just had different moods every 30 mins. So i talked to my doctor and told her the meds werent working i told her how i was feeling so she gave me 100mg. Ever since then i have had no feeling what so ever. Like I can choose what to care about & what not to care about. I'll be fine all day and by 8-9 o'clock pm all of my bipolar & depression hits me like a wave of sadness that I feel like I'm drowning in. I guess its worth it.."


"It has worked for me!"


"Back pain, vomiting, fever, stomach pain"


"My first period on it was heavier than normal.  After that I was spotting for several days which I have never experienced.  This past month I have either been bleeding or spotting and its incredibly frustrating! Lots of random cramps as well.  My mood has been up and down which is also frustrating. "


"I was put in a drug induced coma for a month, for acute pancreatitis. I now take 12mg Hydromorphone every 12 hours.  I also inject during breakthroughs. It is a good drug but it does not take the pain away totally. I do appreciate what it does though. It works well."


"I have had 3 kids all via c-section and had Mirena inserted over 2 months ago.  For me personally, insertion was not painful at all.  The thing they use to open me up during pap smears was the thing I felt most.  I didn't use any medication before or after insertion.  I didn't have any cramping after insertion either.  So far I still have irregular bleeding/spotting.  I'm hoping that goes away soon since it's been over 2 months.  I have noticed an increase in hair loss, but I can't be certain it's from Mirena or from a stressful move to a new very hot & humid state.  I haven't had any mood swings, depression, or acne like others have stated.  So far I'm pleased with it.  And hopefully my bleeding will stop soon so I can rate it a "10"!"


"I have been using this birth control for 7 months now and i have had no side effects. I started it because I have endometriosis and could not take another painful period. This pill is amazing, the pain is practically gone. I've lost weight, my period is predictable and I would recommend this to anyone!"


"I've started to take Xanax 3 months ago, 0.25 then 0.5mg a day. Experienced a rapid heartbeat at first, but chose to give it a chance anyway and after 2 weeks it was back to normal. Now I take Xanax 0.5 and Bupropion 300mg a day for my depression and anxiety. I can tell it really has changed my life so far, I can feel joy or calmness again (before I couldn't at all). I hope to get back to normal soon. Can't even describe how I'm glad I've started to take these medications. Although I know many people have severe side effects, the thing is - it's very individual, you have to try and find a medicine that works best for you. Many people take Prozac, but I almost died when took it - side effects were terrible, I even experienced hallucinations."


"I was given reglan about two months ago to subside the vomiting that came along with hyperemesis gravidarum from my pregnancy. While it fixed that issue, it gave me the worst depression. I don't want to leave my bed, shower, or take care of myself or anything else. I'm letting go of this drug tomorrow."


"Does not work for me at all. If I increase dosage it just makes me feel weird and lightheaded and a little bit dizzy."


"40 YO Female just passed a 6mm stone that caused 3 weeks of renal colic followed by 2 months of being stuck in my bladder. CT showed it just outside my urethera. Urologist said surgery. I asked Google. This is where I came across info that indicated flomax could help though not FDA approved for use in women. I figured if the stone had already made it thru the kidney and ureter to the bladder it was certainly possible for it to travel just an inch further. So asked the Dr if I could try flomax before rushing into surgery and she agreed it couldn't hurt. Well it did hurt but only briefly in comparison to the entire episode. 2 pills (2 nights) and my 6 mm stone just kinda fell out. Long 3 month story short, I <3 Flowmax!"


"Can't tell if it is working because it was prescribed after epidural. It was prescribed because I could not have orgasm even after 40+ minutes of stimulation when taking gabapentin. I am having the same problem with nortriptyline"


"Omg!!! This pill is awful. I took it with ginger ale.. You can't really taste them. I vomited 5 mins after taking the fourth pill. Its been three days since I took the one day dose. N forgot to take the pills for BV so I'm taking those now. Overall I stop seeing yellow stuff n then again it started over all because I didn't take the BV pills. But the smell is gone.... Yyaaaa"


"I have never written one of these before, but my results have been amazing so I had to share! I was on Yaz for about 9 years to treat my acne, but it never, in 9 years cleared my skin! I struggled with cystic acne mainly on my chin and forehead and literally always had a pimple on my face. After starting Loryna, my skin began to clear up! Now I'm about to start my third pack and my skin is completely clear! I literally get like one pimple right before my period but its gone before my period is even over. I have no side effects. This has seriously changed my life and it's so worth a try!"


"I'm 60, male, have been on bupropion xl 150 for 2 months. A little anxious the first few days but feel great now. Took away the lowest dark moods i've had for decades. Some decrease in libido but manageable. Contrary to reports i've read, has brought back my ability to remember things and focus much better. Has quietened the negative internal dialogue i've heard for years. I work out hard, have a very physical job, and if anything it's given me more energy. I do notice I sweat more, and though I work a graveyard shift, hasn't hurt my sleeping. More vivid dreams, but I like the show. Almost a vegetarian (only meat is fish),  eating habits unchanged. Don't plan to take this long term, but so far, so good."


"I've been on the pill for more than two months and all I can do is complain about it. I started taking it to regulate my periods but all it's done is make me have no periods at all- which doesn't help much either. It made me break out so much, and I'm always moody and angry.. as if I'm PMSing all the time. Not to mention I get all the lousy pre-period symptoms such as back aches and cramps, but no bleeding. "


"My Diabetes has never been in such good control ever since I started using Humulin R U-500 Insulin. I recently got an insulin pump and this is the insulin that was used. The insurance I have now will not cover any insulin so I had to stop taking Humulin R U-500 due to the fact I cannot afford the out of pocket costs. I am a hard working woman with a good job but because I am not at the poverty level I am unable to get assistance with paying for this insulin. I have been off of this insulin for 2 days and my blood sugars are rising 250-500. I need this insulin and I need help in order to be able to start using it again."


"Was notified recently that the expensive drug Zetia now has a generic version called Ezetimibe however Zetia is a tier 3 drug and Ezetimibe is a tier 4 drug which means I will be paying even more than before since my plan will no longer carry Zetia after June 1,2017.  Unbelievable!!"


"I grew up playing classical piano and as I got older my hands would shake at every performance. By the time I was a senior in college it was anxiety provoking to play concerts. Then in my mid 20's the tremor starting happening in social situations, picking up glasses, soup is the worst, and even when I was alone. It has very little to do with feeling nervous. I have much empathy for all the comments about people saying "are you nervous?" It is so annoying. I saw a neurologist who started me on Primidone. I tried it for a few months at 50mg BID but it just didn't cut the tremor down enough. I'm a medical student now and I felt like it slowed down my mind. I couldn't think quickly. Propranolol works the best for me 80mg ER."


"I have taken Adderall for over 6 yrs now. At first it was the best!  All my problems were solved. Higher concentration, longer attention span, lower appetite, more sociable.  It was awesome. But over the years the side effects have caught up to me.  Increased sweating, higher pulse rate, higher blood pressure, lower quality of sleep, dazed. My shoulder muscles are so tense all the time its almost painful.  I'm prescribed 60mg a day, and that used to be great, but now if I take more than 30 mg my sleep quality suffers to the point where I'm a zombie the next day.  Then I have to take more to feel normal, then I can't sleep again the next night.  But if I don't take it, I'm completely useless for about 4 days.  Therefore, I can't stop taking it."


"This works well for me IF I take it with aspirin and tylenol. By itself, it does little - it would not be worth getting.  It also helps with sinus and/or migraines, again, only coupling it with aspirin and tylenol.  I have never had any of the "interesting" side effects that people describe, nor addiction.  I use it when I need it.  I can't help but think that the "druggies" (as someone else put it - pretty good descriptor) just THINK this stuff acts like a narcotic, and voila, placebo effect.  I just had to get a newly state mandated drug screen for this med.  I was squeaky clean, but also got a bill for $911 from the lab for the screen.  Thanks, druggies, for making it exceedingly difficult & expensive for those of us who are legitimate."


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


"Been having constipation for over a year due to autonomic neuropathy, I was only going perhaps once a week or less and than it was a small amount. I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and put on that medication. The constipation continued. Went back to the Gastrologist who prescribed this medication.
On morning of the 9th day (8 days of taking med) it finally kicked in, filled the pot, twice that day.
However, constipation continued to point I had blockage.
I have had no relief since day 9, have used for 6 weeks so far.
I take the med same time each day.
Its like taking nothing, again.
I have started experiencing headaches, unknown if related to this particular medication or to the autonomic neuropathy.
Will be returning to dr for other ideas."


"I have tried neurontin, gabapentin, and a myriad of pain killers to mitigate my pain after multiple shin fractures.  After a month of taking it my pain went from well above a 10 to a 7 - 8 which is far more manageable. The cost with my current insurance is 50 for a month supply which is not too bad.  Worth the money for being able to lower my leg pain. The only symptom that I experience is a slight balance/dizzy feeling."


"The geodon could only contain the racing delusional thoughts and this medicine seems to balance the act out."


"It has calming effects that very scary at first. I was not used to a calm child, but it definitely works."


"I had been on Levoxyl (name brand) for about 10 years when they just recently decided to recall the medication from the pharmacy shelves.  I was on 0.50 mcg 3 times per week and 0.75 mcg 3 times per week with one day off altogether.  I did very well on it.  My thyroid had finally gotten to the normal range when they decided to pull it off of the shelves. Now I am at a loss as to what to take. The doctor put me on the Synthroid (Levothyroxine 50 mcg). I took it for a month. It was not too bad at first but as it started to build up in my system I began having tremors and feeling jittery all of the time with a weak feeling in my legs and muscles.  I am now on Synthroid but don't feel all that good."


"Works well to control my pain. I have been on fentanyl for 8 years. Converting to this drug has many good results.

There are however many side effects but I hope to control some by tolerance until drug is completely in system"


"I'm 62 and have had spotty bleeding for the last 12 years, AFTER menopause had definitely set in.  Recently the bleeding has intensified with cramps and small clots.  Obviously something is wrong, but I need to get the bleeding under control first.  The doctor prescribed the Provera 10 mg once daily for 10 days.  It seemed to stop the bleeding if I took it to the exact hour every day, but if I missed a dose by a couple hours, then bleeding again.  So I doubled the dose and started taking 1 tablet every 12-18 hours, which helped, mostly.  The cramps have lessened but not disappeared.  And I've had a dull headache for a week, with some relief as time goes on.  How long am I going to have to take this drug so I can stop wearing a pad?  Yuck."


"I was treated for kidney infection with 750 mg once a day for 7 days. Like other reviewers I had similar side effects ; terrible headaches , nausea, sleeplessness, aches in joints.  I'm an avid tennis player and worry about tendon damage. I must admit the back pain is better in two days but still have frequent urination issues. The doctor ordered a culture which should be back soon and perhaps offer another alternative with fewer side effects."


"Gained weight.

Too much.

Fear of cholesterol and diabetes.

Less work.

Lost a girlfriend."


"So I had a very irritating yeast infection couldn't get an appointment from my doctor in time so I rushed and got Monistat 1 day max strength cause I wanted to feel better ASAP, it was 11:30 pm I followed instructions for use then decided to look at reviews which scared the crap out of me since people were saying this product didn't work made them cry and made them want to rip their burning vag off so now I'm panicking waiting any moment for terrible burning side effects to kick in , woke up the next morning and never got any however I still had my symptoms " irritated vulva " the day went by I was trying to be patient and give it 24 hours to work. Now waking up the next morning I'm pretty good no pain no irritation"


"I have been smoking for 14 years, since I was 12 yrs old, I am now 26 years old, I also have anxiety and depression problems, with out knowing buproprion was used also to help quit smoking, I quit smoking on my own, the urge was gone, but I had been wanting to quit, a lot of this is will power but's much easier while taking the medicine, I was happier (the medicine) and whenever I smelt a cigarette it was disgusting I hated it, buproprion has that effect on you. I would definitely recommend the wellbutrin (buproprion) it also helps with the mood swings that occur from quitting."


"I've been taking gabapentin 300 mg for 2 nights and I've slept like a baby

 No side effects in the morning."


"The shot is great for forgetful people like myself. Also if you have bad cramps and/or heavy miserable periods. I've been on the shot for almost 3 years and it has been a good run; no period, no weight gain. However, I have absolutely NO sex drive. I feel out of touch with my body and emotions."


"I took Mucinex D 7 hours ago and I can't sleep and my sinus' didn't clear up a bit. "


"This is the one thing I can always count on to help me when I am in need . I have dealing with anxiety and depression my whole life I am 23 . It is great for calming you down I don't know what I would do without it"


"Please do your homework before taking this awful drug. My Dr. never told me about any potential side effects and I got them ALL. So sick for months with severe lower back pain radiating around the front. Severe upper GI issues with nausea and haven't been able to eat for months. Lost 15 lbs so fast that my skin is all wrinkles and lose. I look 20 years older than before taking this drug. Spent so much time at Dr's trying to figure out what was wrong with me and all tests came back negative. Only possible thing is Prolia shot. Headaches, chronic fatigue, poor sleep. Ended up in ER thinking I was having a heart attack...pain was debilitating. At least I found out my heart is good. Have had 3 additional episodes like this. BEWARE"


"This medicine saved me.  Starting about the age of 15 I began to experience menstrual cramps for the first time.   It was the very worst pain I had ever felt at that time.  Not content to only hurt in my lower abdomen the pain radiated all the way down the front of my legs to my ankles.  I couldn't sit still.  All I could do was pace back and forth crying.  I couldn't find a single pain reliever that worked; we had the usual in the house, aspirin, ibuprofen, even Midol.  Finally my mother became so worried she took me to the doctor.  I thought I was going to have to be on some kind of strong prescription medication.  What does he do, he returns to the room with about 50 samples of Aleve and it has been my miracle drug ever since."


"Oh my God!!  I am really glad that I have eaten really lightly for the last few days and nothing at all today.  It works alright!  Felt full and kind of bloated after the first glass and by the third, I was running for the bathroom.  Still have half to go but am afraid to leave the bathroom to drink it!  They better get a good look tomorrow because I am not doing this again!  Lol"


"First off, I was 25 and childless.  I had tried the pill, but I am a poor forgetful soul, and that was unacceptable. The patch left an icky mark that hurt my skin.  I am married so we are beyond condoms.  My Mirena insertion, a year and a half ago, was somewhat painful, so I took a nap.  I had some cramps for the first two weeks, probably due to getting used to the hormones in the IUS.  My first cycle afterward, the blood seemed thin and only lasted a few days.  I have not had a period since. I really like Mirena because it's easy and I don't have to think about it. My sex drive is still great, and I don't have to pay every month for birth control.  I just wanted to explain all of the side effects I experienced so others could be informed."


"Worked well."


"The best drug for severe depression except you cannot eat cheese or drink red wine.  But try TMS which is not a drug and has no side effects or if necessary ECT which is the gold standard and is much different then in "The One Flew Over The days."


"I have been on Deplin 15mg for about 3.5 months. I have the mutation and was hopeful that this would help. I noticed no change whatsoever in my anxiety or depression. I also started having severe joint pain and nothing had changed but adding Deplin. My doctor recommended that I stop the Deplin. I have been off for 3 days and continue to have joint pain. Would love to hear from others with a similar experience."


"I've been taking this medication since Mar 2015. Started out on 75mg a day and found the side affects were horrible. Tiredness, dizziness.It just became to much and couldn't function. Doctor drop it to 50mg a day and my heart beat drops below 50bpm which is scary and blood pressure drops."


"I took Methadone for 2 years for back pain. I never use it for Herion addiction. After I stopped using it ( which was 3 years ago) I still can not be medicated with any of the other opiates, or any type of tranq, not even cold medicine All my DR could say was, I've got a lot of patients like you. What the heck does the mean, that I'm on my own? Next time I have surgery I guess I drink a fifth of whiskey and bite the bullet? Does anyone a medicine that can help reverse this,"


"I didn't think I'd be writing this but I realized there's probably a lot of scared women/men out there who need some help. IT WORKS. IT TAKES TIME BUT IT WORKS! Stressing out was the worst mistake during this because it will cause your period to delay even more. It made me depressed and the cramps are terrible. But once I woke up and went pee this morning there it was. I've never been so happy to see my period!! Exactly a week after I had taken Plan B one step it had finally came. My advice is to be patient and do things to get it off of your mind. Looking at good reviews really helped me out!"


"I have been annoyed all the time since I can remember. Always a pessimist. I figured if I expected the worst possible scenario anything better was a win.
It was as if I was at war with the world, everything was a battle. Been on Welbutrin for 6 weeks now, 300mg a day in 2 doses to start.
Gave me ridiculously bad headaches (I suffer from migraines already) but my mood, interest, and general sense of well being were better. Doc changed me from 2 doses to 3 doses a day (still 300 mg). No more headaches but slight insomnia so far. 3-4 hours a night now, usually get 6-7 hours of sleep.
And I have the dry mouth as well. I will deal with the insomnia and cotton mouth. To me this is worth it."


"I don't even write reviews but I have to because this birth control is terrible. I would have panic attacks and was depressed for the first couple of weeks but it went away. But now I have been bleeding HEAVILY FOR A WHOKE MONTH. I've never had adnormal bleeding and it's just a terrible birth control."


"I've been on Lyza for just about 4 months and I haven't any issues up until recently. No weight gain, no cravings, no lack of sex drive, no moodiness, just spotting. I have also never had a pimple in my life and have had one or two now. I was on Ortho-Cycln for 16 yrs with no issues but had to switch to this one because of age and my history of migraines. I'll take the spotting over everything else. And it beats getting pregnant!"


"I have tried almost every antidepressant out there in the last 20 years. Wellbutrin, Effexor, Prozac, Zoloft, and a few I can't remember with little to no effect. Viibryd has been the absolute best and made a huge difference life is much more enjoyable and I have a lot more energy and actually want to get out and do things again. My irritability has gone way down. Another great thing is it doesn't decrease your sex drive at all if anything it has increased because I feel so much better."


"I was diagnosed in Nov 2006.  Avonex did not work, so early in 2007 I started on Rebif.  6 years no relapses.  I would get very bad headaches on the 2 day stretch with no Rebif.  I made the mistake of stopping my Rebif for about 6 months and I had a relapse. Face is numb and legs and feet tingly. I regret stopping for the 6 months. I should have called MSlifelines and figured out how to manage the headaches.  Regardless, I am back on Rebif and will gladly stuffer a headache if I don't suffer any more relapses. If the goings good..don't quit!"


"The following are the scary details of my experience:

1. Headaches at the top right of my head.

2. Muscle cramps in my calves.

3. Constipation

4. Frequently wanting to urine. The output was about two tablespoons followed by severe tingling in both arms (I tolerated it for 2 days). This #4 item became scary. I came to this website, read the reviews and threw the rest of the pills in the garbage."


"Called Eli Lilly about their humalog 50/50 pen being stuck on 42 and not moving (still has over 180 units left), I was called a cow (slander) by their agent. Won't use their products anymore, still have the pen lost money on it. Shame on you Eli Lilly"


"I suffer from chronic sinusitis caused by allergies.  I also had a bad case of bronchitis a year and a half ago and 3 respiratory infections since.  I have tried a bunch of antibiotics, Claritin D, Zyrtec, Bendryl, Mucinex, Singulair, cough syrups and other OTC decongestants, herbal supplements, steroids, and the Neti Pot. Only the Neti Pot helped me feel better for an hour or so and washed away a lot of the allergens but the sinus inflammation and bronchial irritation due to post nasal drip returned fast. I just started using Allegra 3 days ago and the difference is remarkable.  I can breath again! I also sleep better and I don't feel tired all the time. I have not experienced any side-effects so far."


"It help me tremendously, I have a better life now thanks this medication. I feel great about myself and take life as it is, all my negativity has gone. I feel I can breathe again and the heavy baggage I have carried all my life has gone also. I'm happy and everyday feels good!"


"This is a miracle drug. I've been on Qsymia a year now. I went from 189 down to 152.  I'm a fairly active 60 yr. old female but I don't diet or exercise.  I don't have time. I know, I know, I Don't wanna hear it, it's just the way it is. I've had no side effects. With my coupon and insurance I've paid $50.00 a month. I can tell you I was eating well above that :(.  I love this med. With summer coming I anticipating losing probably another 10 pounds."


"I was on Jolivette for over a year.  The first three months it was great; lighter periods, less PMS, no complaints.  After that grace period, it was all downhill.  I took it at the EXACT same time daily (down to the minute!) and I ended up with two long periods a month! One month I would have a regular period and the next I would have another period two weeks after my first.  It was frustrating to say the least. "


"I started having migraines last summer and the doctor prescribed Topamax.  I thought it was a miracle drug because it stopped all of my fibromyalgia pain, but after a year it quit helping. I had to get off the Topamax and Wellbutrin to start the Savella.  That week was terrible, but I am in my second week of Savella now and I am loving it.  It hasn't completely stopped my pain, but my energy is way up.  I have had no nausea, but I always take it during a meal.  I am waking up at 5am instead of my normal 7am, but other than that no sleep problems.  I am hoping the longer I am on 100mg per day, the better I will feel.  I was nervous to try Savella because of some of the reviews, but I am thankful I did."


"I had the mirena in for a little over 5 years. I spotted every now and then the first couple months but my doctor prescribed me estrogen to take for about a week to stop the bleeding. After that I was ok. I've never had problems with depression untIl about two years ago. I was low in energy, didn't want to do much and I gained 25lbs in the last year. My hair also started coming out. At first I thought the depression, hair loss, and weight gain was just me but after reading other comments I see that it wasn't. I just got mine removed today and it's such a relief. I'm going to give my body a rest to normalize itself  before I opt for the pill which is what I had my doctor prescribe me."


"Was given this medicine after bunion surgery and not told what the effects might be. got very tired, nauseated and very dry mouthed immediately was also given nausea medicine with this.  Went into respiratory arrest and cardio arrest at the same time.  Thank god I was revived.  I was clinically dead. This stuff is terrible"


"I just started treatment with Suboxone yesterday. I was in full WD 38 hrs in. 1 hour after the doctor gave me my first dose. The WD eased up drastically. I cannot believe that there is something out there that can help like this does. probably saved my marriage and my life."


"I occasionally get severe hiccups that only last 24 to 36 hours but when I get them I gasp for air I have 30 and 40 hiccups at the same time and Rapid concession and I'm fighting to breathe and then I'll throw up, mostly stomach bile. I'm in the hospital recovering from a surgery on my leg and I got the hiccups earlier this afternoon and I took a muscle relaxer and it didn't do anything the doctor prescribed me some Thorazine which I have never had and within 10 minutes of the injection in my arm my hiccups are completely gone I am a True Believer"


"I am not a fan of this pill. It's the first bc pill I ever took to help with irregular periods and pre menstral migraines. Although it did help my migraines a LITTLE, my period was worse than it was before and my emotions were going crazy. One minute I was laughing the next I was bawling over nothing. I was also woken up daily if I turned over in my sleep because my breasts were so sore 24/7. I took this pill about 4 or 5 months but would not recommend it."


"I was instructed to take this as needed for anxiety, however, it never helped. Which surprised my providers. I went through multiple doses before I was finally able to stop it and switch to a much more effective medication."


"I probably hold the record for the longest regular use of this drug!   Started taking Halcion .5 mg in 1982 (the year it came on the market, I think) and have taken it nearly every night for the past 33 years.  In all that time, I have missed maybe 20-30 nights total.   It is effective, staying in the bloodstream just six hours so you don't wake up groggy.   It works fast and helps me GET to sleep, which is my main problem.   I occasionally try going without it, but almost always get up around 1 a.m. if I haven't fallen asleep and take it.   After a number of years (maybe 8-10) the .5 mg strength was no longer available so I have taken .25 since then.  Frustrated that insurance will not cover it as it's been a great drug for me."


"I have been taking this for 3 months. My doctor said I could take it and skip the last row of pills in the 1st 2 packs so that I will only have a period every 3 months. I can tell you that has not been the case. I have been spotting irregularly ever since I started taking it. Sometimes it's for 3-4 day sometimes it seems like it is for 2-3 weeks on and off. Sometimes it's heavier than normal. I am asking to be changed to something else."


"The reviews I've seen aren't the most accurate. Of course everyone is different, but this works for me. I was originally on Gildess (same dosage) and LOVED it. Yet, it was discontinued and I was put on Blisovi - which was literally the worst BC I've ever been on. I talked to my pharmacist and was switched to this. If Gildess worked for you, this is the next best thing. Good luck!"


"I can't say enough about this product. I suffer from acne cysts that show up every few months. Using epiduo as a spot treatment has been a miracle.  I used to have to seek out a cortisone injection or wait out the long process of allowing the cyst to heal while looking absolutely terrible.  Now with the epiduo the cyst seems to form a head and heal within days of first arriving.  I'd recommend this to anyone who has had the misfortune of dealing with these terrible deep acne cysts"


"It is the only thing that has helped me for the past 15 years for migraine and tension headaches. Did not feel great side effects."


"I was on Loestrin before it was discontinued and have been on minastrin for a little over a year now. Immediately starting, I stopped getting any sort of bleeding and started getting cyst zits around my second week of the pill each month (I never had any acne when I was a teen). This was tolerable until about nine months into the pill when I started getting large white heads all around my nose and chin. Bye bye minastrin!"


"DO NOT USE THIS DRUG.
I used it for post vasectomy infection prevention

Horrible drug with crazy side effects. I can't believe that this is legal to prescribe except for emergencies.

I only took 2 pills and 3 days later I still have aches and pains in joints all over my body. Joints are stiff and I have to walk slowly. Now I have to worry about a possible tendon rupture even months from now.

I also have tinnitus (ringing in my ears) which is CONSTANT. After taking the very first pill I felt light-headed, out-of-it and almost passed out. I should never have taken the 2nd.

This drug is insanely overpowered and should only be used if there is no alternative. It attacks your joints, tendons, muscles, digestive tract and nervous system."


"For 10 years I took a 50 mg of Diphenhydramine at bedtime.  It helped me to get to sleep most of the time.  Then it stopped working.  Now I take Trazodone and it works much better.   My initial dose was 100 mg and I slept fitfully with mild hallucinations.  I decreased the dose to 50 mg and slept much better with some dreams all pleasant and no nightmares.  Now I take 25 mg at bedtime, and another 12.5 mg (1/4 pill) if I wake up during the night.  I've been on this regimen for three months and have not had any side effects; I wake up refreshed and don't feel sleepy in the mornings."


"I can't believe it. It is just like everybody says it is! I never respond to medications this well. After 2 days I feel like a different person. Everything is better! I don't care if this drug took 20 years off my life, it is worth it!"


"After being on 900mg a day of quitiapine and gaining 8 stone in weight, I knew something wasn't right. Yes I was stable but I was also numb and lack lustre. Tried a few other meds but none agreed until lamotrigine appeared. Hallelujah!! 5 stone weight loss over 4 months without dieting and I felt like me again for the first time in 8yrs. Took a while to get correct dosage as it was originally too high and made me vomit. I still have major down times but they only last days instead of months. Mostly I am energetic and full of life but not to the point of hypomania. My outlook on life is far more positive and I am more responsible and far less chaotic. I also take small doses of pregabalin and respiridone."


"I have been using minoxidil 5% for a few months. Its working but the hair growing in is thin and very weak. I have had hair issues from wearing clip in extensions and now my hair will not grow over a few inches. Where the extensions rubbed on my scalp, hair will not grow back there. This Medication does work but hair breaks off and grows in as a strange texture. Plus it the side effects make me queezy."


"I've only been on this pill for a week now and my breast have become bigger I was in a C and D in some but non of my C's fit me anymore. And I don't know if this effects it or not but I started the pill on the Sunday my period was on. i also am very  nauseous when I wait up or stand up for a long time. My hips have hurt very badly in the past couple of days. Really thinking about stopping this medication"


"Lack of sex drive, mood swings, increased bra size from A to D, gained 10lbs, heavy 7 day period, cramps."


"Absolutely doesn't work. I'm a 70 year old male. I exercise daily for 30 minutes and I eat a healthy diet. Just couldn't control portions. After 2 months I gained 1 pound. I had high hopes but this pill is a waste of time and money."


"Been taking since August of 2014. LOVE IT. Haven't gained any weight but I also work out regularly and eat healthy. Went up one cup size so far and they seem to be getting a little better which I don't hate! My acne has gotten a lot better. But there was about a week when I took it late everyday and I started breaking out bad. Sex is great, body looks good. Just a little more emotional than before too. Great for everyone!"


"I am a teen who suffered from borderline mild-severe acne. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo. Nothing over the 6 weeks. She then put me on Doryx with it. I fell in love with my skin after about a week. It dried up current problem spots and never got a breakout. However, do NOT take in calcium while on this. The medicine will bind to the calcium and will not take effect. Whenever I eat a good amount of cheese, milk, or dairy, I break out. You should experiment with your diet if this medicine does not work for you."


"I started taking Contrave for menopausal weight gain. I srtated it 1 week before my fiance left me for a millionairess.  Not sure if it was depression or contrave (likely a combination), but I lost almost 30 pounds in a month.  Now it's been 6 months, and I'm down 34 pounds.  I was vomiting the first week, but that went away quickly.  Only other side effect is slight muscle twitching.  I was barely overweight, but no diet or exercise would take the excess weight off.  I'm thankful."


"I previously took Metronidazole (vaginal gel) while I was in my 36th week of pregnancy (BV) every night for 5 days gave birth prematurely the next week possibly due to the gel. A year later I tested positive for BV again and I opted for the gel again since I was breastfeeding, the antibiotics secretes in breastmilk, and because I can't swallow pills. Took it and BV symptoms returned a month later. Now, I opted for the horse pills and they recommended I crush it and mix it with apple sauce. I didn't have apple sauce so I asked if I could mix it with yogurt. Worst mistake of my life! Then I experimented and found: add the crushed pills to a medicine cup (2 tbspn/5mL) mixed with orange juice and then downing with a whole glass of OJ!"


"I'm 37 and didn't always have issues with BP. I have been Norvasv 2.5.mg for about a month. It has made me worse. I have been to the ER twice because I feel lightheadedness. I feel like I am going to faint. I do not understand. I never had any issues until I started taking this medication. Has anybody else gone through this? Both hospitals couldn't find anything."


"I am 46 yrs old and have taken Effexor since 2000. It helps me balance myself. It really works and it calms myself down and relax. But never miss it for a day or so it will give you dizziness or nausea. I would let the people out there know that Effexor is the best antidepressant. It makes me focus my life on everything. Thank you for saving my life Effexor."


"I have been struggling with mild to severe acne since middle school. at the end of my senior year I started an accutane plan, 40mg for 6 months.

The beginning symptoms were exactly what I expected. Worsening of acne initially, then extreme dryness, and finally RESULT! My acne was vanishing I couldn't believe it! I was so excited and had the most confidence in forever.

That all came crashing down when the love of my life and girlfriend of 5 months tried to have sex on our 5 month , which was also valentine's day. Here we are, both virgins, about make love and I CANNOT GET AN ERECTION. I've looked into it a bit and know that the first time can be difficult for a lot of guys. But it just didn't feel right, so I'm posting a warning."


"I was skeptical. Read some reviews and they were so strong for or against. At first I did feel side effects. The first 3 weeks I thought there is no way I can take 4 a day. I listened to my body and waited an extra week to go up to full dose. The side effects of head ache and jittery had gone away by this point. I'm 8 weeks in and I'd say by week 5 I was feeling great! I'm down 20lbs and less depressed. Food really doesn't matter "


"This is the absolute worst medication I have ever been on. I had severe anxiety, hot flashes, stomach pain, no appetite, sudden loss of positive body image, it caused me to have horrible cystic acne. I have so far cried every day that I have been on this medication (2 months).

Before this drug I had a very positive body image, I had not needed my anxiety medication in 4 months, and had nearly perfect skin. This medications was horrible. I would not recommend this medication to anyone."


Steroid Responsive Inflammatory Conditions

"I thought I had too much wine or was losing it; I am so glad to know I'm apparently not the only who has tasted my eye drops.

That's the only disadvantage to this medicine -- but nothing is perfect, right? The drops work wonderfully, and my eyes feel great after I use the medication."


"I'm on day 5 of half a tablet. Pretty much getting all side effects that I don't want. Brain not slowing down, insomnia, nausea, less sex drive, no appetite and headaches. However, having read all the reviews today I will persist. Like everything in life, we have to give it a go. My manic depression has been up and down all my life and I've been mainly on Zoloft in the past but that just didn't work in the end.
I will give the the four weeks but think I will stick to half tablet.
Thanks to everyone for sharing your stories, you inspired me to take today's tablet. Here's hoping I will be back to functioning with a less hyper mood swinging personality soon."