"I have taken Provigil for 5 years now (since I was 16) 400 mgs a day, as the lower dosage was ineffective. It has been a Godsend. I really struggled through school, and whilst it didn't help me get top grades, it did wonders for keeping me awake during lessons. I'm awake for around 15 hours a day, with a 2 hour nap in the afternoon and 7 hours sleep at night. The best part is being able to have a sleep pattern, something which beforehand, I could never experience. Without this drug I couldn't never get anything done."


"I started Yasmin about a month and a half ago and I feel like my acne has gotten worse! My face is at its worst ever right now, my jawline and cheeks are disgusting. I am also breaking out on my upper back. Not happy.
As I am only in my second month of using this pill I am going to continue as others have said by month 4, 5 or 6 their skin has gotten better. Other's have really discouraged me by saying at the end of month one they were acne free!! Not fair!!!"


"I've tried dozens of therapies and medicines. Mucinex does better than them all. Since taking it, my pain levels have gone down by 90%.

Mucinex doesn't work for everyone. But it's cheap and over the counter. What's the harm in trying? I wish a doctor or website had suggested I try it - would have saved me years of pain."


"I was started on 30 mg a month ago and within past week have been upped to 45 mg. Seems to help me sleep better than I was. I just hope the effects don't stop and it continues to help with my sleep as well as my depression. I have been a ginny pig for over 20 years to these psych meds. I have not noticed any  of the horrific side effects people are experiencing. Also have to determine if side effects out weigh the benefit. No hangover effect and no tiredness throughout day! It has done wonders for me thus far."


"This is an amazing product"


"No side effects and it works."


"I agree w/ Triple Dee. This drug=the worst. It  was suppose to help psychotics. It turned me into a zombie. Also turned me into a compulsive shopper, which can be accomplished from the couch I became glued to due to my zombie state. With no motivation, my house was a mess. And, the eating!!! OMG. I gained a pound a day. I have clinical depression & massive anxiety. I take 40mg of Viibryd. Tough tough drug to get on in the beginning, but I stuck to it & it's been a blessing. No sexual or eating side effects. I went on 450 WellButrin to survive Midwest winters. I stay on it year round. Anxiety-I take Xanax-four .5 pills a day-3 @ bedtime & I split the 4th-1/2 in the morning; 1/2 at dinner. Don't want all these drugs, but they keep me going & productive."


"This was easy to use and I experienced no side effects.  I will say that it did little to nothing to bring up my levels which remain around 200.  I am not sure that is the medicines fault, as I have been told that different people respond differently to various types of T replacement gels.  After about 2 years of not being able to get levels up to normal range, I am headed to look at pellet implants as a last course of treatment."


"This has been effective in controlling my high blood pressure. I take it at night to minimize the queasiness."


"Kind of expensive for a so called pain med.  It actually feels like it heightened my pain level.   Makes my stomach hurt.  You're better off taking aspirin.   I'm pretty sure tramadol should be thrown away."


"Female 20 years old - I recently started a new job as a cashier. I started to experience pain after having to pick up heavy packs of water bottles and other heavy items. The pain was all in my lower back. I went to visit my chiropractor and that would alleviate the pain until I went back to work. I would rate my pain on a scale from 1 to 10; a 7. It was a sharp stabbing pulling pain in my lower back and it even hurt to take a deep breath. Today was the first day I took Aleve when I went to work and my back pain was almost completely gone. I was able to move around without being uncomfortable. I am extremely satisfied with the results."


"First day on this med and I didn't expect it to work as fast as it did. Usually on my first day of my period I bleed so much. But even after taking the first two pills I saw the difference in blood flow. My last two pills for the day still I saw a significant decrease in blood flow. I didn't have any side affects at all my first day and time using this and hope that continues. So far this is the best medication for me and I'm happy."


"I had a wicked kidney infection it took a while but Cipro worked."


"If you take just one pill when you begin to feel a tingle, you won't actually get a cold sore/fever blister. It's seriously amazing! I wish I had known about this sooner. I will get a cold sore if I travel a lot or if I have any minor trauma on or around my nose/mouth. One pill when I feel it coming on stops them from forming, but you have to catch it before the blister develops. Keep taking the pill until the tingling goes away. I've never had to take more than 1 pill per occurance."


"Tried 4 SSRI's and paxil was the worst, was on it for 7 months at 40mg for depression, social anxiety and OCD and no improvement at all. It was VERY sedating and made it very difficult to orgasm, which was frustrating. I am now on Lexapro which is working great with half the side effects of paxil. I suggest looking at other SSRI's before considering paxil."


"I started to take Testim for a month. Because, of low energy not to mention motivation and ambition.  The first blood test results said I have low testoterone...  I took it for three weeks.  Insurance wrote a letter saying they need two test to prove that is the case. I went off for a week, the worst week of my life.  Testim really helped me after fifteen years of being diagnosed manic-depressed. "


"This medicine has done so much for me. I've had horrible "mood swings" for years and they just kept getting worse. I would also cry myself to sleep every night for years and years. I always felt irritated and annoyed with everything. I would yell and scream, get hyper and crash into a pile on the floor, be suicidal one minute and happy the next. I was all over the place. This medicine has done so much for me."


"This stuff to me was the miracle drug. I had been put on Imuran, Asacol, and neither of them helped at all. In fact, they worsened the condition. My new doctor put me on Cellcept and within 3-4 days, all of the symptoms were gone, like there was never a problem to start with. To me, Cellcept is the greatest thing since sliced bread."


"I had flu symptoms so my doctor prescribed me Tamiflu. Everytime I took it I felt like I was going to vomit. I haven't felt like eating, so luckily I couldn't vomit. It sort of made me dizzy and it gave me a headache. I wouldn't recommend the medicine to anybody."


"I have arthritis in both shoulders.  It's a wear and tear issue as I'm 68 years old and have been exercising fanatically for 50  years.  My orthopedic doctor recommended Orthovisc injections and I have had great results.  I heartedly recommend Orthovisc.  Some studies have shown that people facing replacement issues have been able to put off the surgery or even avoid it altogether when following a regimen of two series a year with Orthovisc."


"Effexor has helped me more than other antidepressants I've taken. I have severe depression and take 75 mg twice a day. On occasion, my doctor increased the dose to 75 mg 3 x day.
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"Loestrin 24 Fe was discontinued and I was switched to Minastrin 24 Fe. I was told it was the same exact pill, I had been on Loestrin for 4 years and never had a problem. Sadly Minastrin was not the same. I had horrible side effects from this pill, besides the weird periods I had mood swings that made me miserable. I also had a horrible allergic reaction to this medication. It was extremely unclear whether this has to be chewed or not. "


"Zyprexa withdrawal is the worst thing that has ever happened to me in my 55 year old life. I took 2.5 mg for 6 years. Sure it helped me sleep for a few months and that is why I did not know what was causing the terrible grief and over all health problems I was experiencing. I was fainting without warning because of this drug. It ruined my life and I have not touched zyprexa in almost 2 years! It is a drug so terrible it should not be prescribed to anybody. The makers of this drug should be totally ashamed of themselves. They really should be punished for what they have done and continue doing to peoples lives with this drug. No joke."


"This medicine has saved my life and changed my life drastically. I never thought I would be able to get off heroin. I have a awesome life now and I think if you really want to get clean and not be high from methadone then Suboxone is what you need."


"I suffer from stomach ulcers and a ton of other stomach problems, and I also have crippling anxiety and depression so I stay nauseated most of the time. It also doesn't help that I have a fear of vomiting. When my dad was still alive (he had cancer) he told me to try promethazine so when I went to the doctor I asked him about it and he told me that it would be a good medication for me. It does make me a bit drowsy but I don't mind since I have insomia anyways. This medication has made my life so much better, I don't know what I'd do without it!"


"I am 25 years old. Just started taking loestrin 24fe. Took it a week before my peroid. It's been two weeks since then. No period yet. Haven't done the deed yet so I dont know how effective it is. Started taking it due to being married soon (next week in fact).
The problem Is I'm having shortness of breath and pain in my knee (thought it was pain due to walking home from work everyday, now not so sure. Could be a possible blood clot. My calf is hurting as well. I'm going to continue to take my pills but have compression socks on from now on to limit the clots if I have any.
I'm healthy (except I have synthyroid) only 25, so I shouldn't be having problems like this right? I'm keeping my legs over my heart as instructed to lessen the pain."


"I am on day 5 of Movantix. NO help with BM at all! Light headed is the only side effect. I feel this med is working against me causing even more constipation. Even much less gas passing! I take Norco daily for pain for 4 yrs now, and the constipation/impactedness is worsening! Been to hospital twice recently for relief. Stomach bloating is worse too on this med. I'm calling it quits as today's dose gave me bad headaches with the dizziness. No relief or success with the Movantix. I actually feel worse! Insur did not cover either. I will keep looking for methods of relief. MiraLAX works on and off. I have found a daily probiotic helps but not continously however I couldn't imagine not having it...best of luck to all"


"I just finished a 14 day usage of Carac, as prescribed by my skin doctor. After the first two days my skin started to turn red, by the 7th it started to flake and the areas that I needed to apply it to ( cheeks, temples and forehead ) turned dark red, like a bad sunburn. Days 8 -14 were the worst as to pain on these areas when showering in lukewarm water or washing from sink bowl, either way I could feel a burning sensation, as well as light bleeding at some areas on the next to last day. Flaking of skin and itchy feeling now that treatment is done. I wonder how long before my skin color returns to normal. Would I do this again? Yes"


"I only discovered I had GERD from an endoscopy.  I've always had a horrible stomach, but recently had a constant sore throat.  The Protonix worked wonders!  But then I noticed I was constipated and had a huge appetite.  I briefly switched medicines but went back to Protonix.  It was when I started taking it again and had two abdominal exams that I realized my liver was enlarged.  The doctors immediately dismissed it since I've had my gallbladder removed.  They said it was scar tissue.  My daughter has eosinophilic colitis so I'm really just focused on her gastrointestinal care, but at my next follow up I will address the issue.  I did cut out milk/dairy from my diet and that seemed to help as much as the medicine!"


"I am 17, 5'5 weighing 145lbs. I started the Depo shot a little more than 3 months ago. The first time I received the shot, within 3 months I've lost 9 pounds. Normally I get nauseous from birth control but the only con I've experienced was anxiety. I recently just got the second shot and the amount of anxiety attacks are ridiculous. Lost my appetite for a week, lost a few pounds from that. Before I took the shot, I rarely had anxiety. Also, I spot once a month extremely lightly, rarely get cramps. No bad mood swings!"


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"Dizziness and highly increased appetite"


"I have been on Humira for over 6 months. The 1st 16 weeks were amazing. I didn't have flakes everywhere, my Psoriasis was barely noticeable, I was so happy and actually had hope for the first time in years. Unfortunately, it is back with a vengeance. I have never missed a dose (2 injections each month every other week). I'm back to flaking everywhere and now I have developed them in my scalp. It doesn't work for everyone, the important thing is to never quit. "


"I have tried Cialis and Viagra and prefer the latter. Cialis starts to work slowly (3-6 hours for me), and erection achieved is not as strong as Viagra (80% vs. 110%). Cialis gives me less side effects like stuffy nose and headache, and it lasts longer (1.5 to 2 days).

Just for the quality of the erection and speed to start working, I prefer V to C."


"I have had the flu twice now in the last 9 years. Was given Tamiflu each time. Both times I was feeling much better by day 3."


"My doctor started me on the 15mg of MsContin last month 3x/day and it isn't doing a very good job of controlling my congenital stenosis, spondylosis, scoliosis, or bulging pain...Will be requesting the 60mg Oramorph 3x/day on my next visit as I was diagnosed for dental problems I had for 5 years.  It works great with MSIR 30mg for any breakthrough pains. Just be sure to inform your doctor if you have been taking any opioid medications before as that will determine your correct starting dose."


"I usually only get YI when I'm on antibiotics. Never fails. Well one day I woke up and had a strange, odourless discharge but it was in excessive amounts. Ignored it for about 2-3 days and then the itching set it. And burning. Which I've never had accompanied by a YI. went to the DR. Prescribed Fluconazole , 150 mg and then a 2nd dose in a week and this cream. Inserting wasn't as bad as I anticipated actually , and I can't even use tampons. Instantly the itching inside slowly subsided and was still itchy on the outside but it's been 35 mins on the dot and now I feel totally relaxed with only an occasional twinge down there that is easily ignored. . I'm excited to get some sleep and beyond happy to feel some relief"


"My son has an EJ of 29. He took 1 per day of the smallest dose and his EJ is up to 35. However, his legs, feet and ankles swelled a lot. He is now taking HCTZ daily for the swelling and it is working. If the swelling stays down for another week I am going to give him this twice a day. If he swells I will go back to the once daily."


"I lost weight and feel a lot less variable emotionally"


"I've been on latuda for about two months. I had been taking Risperdal and Lamictal for years and while I was getting by I wasn't in such a great mood often. Shortly after taking this I noticed I felt much happier and my therapist and girlfriend both said I seem less inhibited and in a better mood. It's not like I'm manic and I don't feel like the happiness is some artificial shot in the arm. I'm perfectly lucid and at peace with things most of the time. That all being said I also have more frequent mood swings. The swings aren't as bad as when I'm off meds, but I do feel pretty down about 10 to 20 times a month with episodes lasting various amounts of time. I'm currently taking 20mg latuda and 300mg Lamictal."


"53 year old male. I had anxiety for years and  been on  Citalopram  for about 6 weeks and the only side affects I had was a dry mouth and a little sweaty one or two nights.  I noticed that it was cutting the anxiety in the first day or 2. I’m on 20mg’s.   Some people report that they feel detached or floaty and I want to say that to. But after thinking about it for awhile. That is the way I feel when I can get myself pumped up to work on something and shelf the anxiety for long enough and block it out and get something done unhindered by it.   I think that the environment inside my head just feels odd, without the anxious background chatter and it might take a while to adapt to that."


"I would have gave this medicine a 10 if it wasn't for the dull headache (may not have been due to the drug I was battling a sinus infection anyway) after I took this medicine. Cough was gone within an hour. Make sure you drink a lot of water. Maybe that's why I got the headache too. Also, I noticed that I was very sensitive after taking this drug. I actually cried a little bit because of the sinus pressure. When usually I just suck it up with pain and never cry. Stopped wheezing. Make sure to take a warm shower too after taking this drug it will also help clear the mucus."


"I have had surgery for degenerative disc disease on my lower back three years ago. I had been taking Lortab, 7.5/500 for four years and it wasn't working for me anymore.  Then my back pain got worse.  Further tests show that I have degenerative disc disease on another part of my back, scoliosis, arthritis and a herniated disc. My doctor prescribed Oxycontin 20 mg every 12 hours, with the Lortab for breakthrough pain.  It has saved my life.  I no longer lie in bed trying to convince my body to get moving.  I hate that there is so much stigma and abuse of this medication, because for those who truly need it, it's a life saver!  Now, when my daughter has a violin recital or my son has a football game, I can actually go and watch them!"


"After trying several different medicines for anxiety, my doctor tried me on a trial run of Pristiq.  I have been on it since May, and LOVE it!  I don't have any side effects - except it may make me "too" calm."


"Gives an unbearable burning sensation when being injected."


"I had such high hopes for this to help me control my cravings etc.  I did lots of research and talked at length with my doctor about side effects (lingering minor headaches, nausea).  Took one pill in the AM Saturday, had marked dizziness, nausea, and headache (borderline migraine).  Made it through the day.  Took one pill in the AM Sunday, and about two hours later it triggered the worst migraine I have ever had.  It was excruciating! The next day (Monday) I didn't take any, and went to Urgent Care, where I was ran fluids and given meds for migraine pain and nausea.  It's now Thursday of the same week, four days off the meds and I'm finally beginning to feel normal.  While Contrave may work for some, it will absolutely not work for me."


"I have had good usage of this medication as it has helped to reduce my high blood pressure."


"This medication was great to reduce coughing and to sleep well at night after a few sleepless nights before the med.  But I developed very bad constipation after a few nights (I took it only once a day, before bedtime) which was so bad that I would never use this medication again."


"I have never had such severe side effects with an oral contraceptive in the last 14 years (just turned 29); bloating, gas, 20lb weight gain, mood swings, still having cramps, and decreased sex drive. I gave it 3 months and it's just gotten worse. Beware ladies."


"Was wonderful for the urinary tract infection. I also have a urethral fissure...Didn't help with fissure but not designed to do so."


"I have been on Tri Sprintec for nearly 5 years. As far as preventing pregnancy it's worked great. It also made my periods lighter. The last week before my placebo week has always kind of made me have mood swings. However for about the past year, it's unbearable. Every third week of the month I get severe depression, anxiety is through the roof which then leads to insomnia and a constant feeling of dread. Nothing has changed in my life that would lead to any of this. I have narrowed it down to the birth control. I'll be switching asap."


"Did that one poster seriously share an experience where a doctor had him/her on 750mg Levaquin for 7-weeks (49-days)?  Is that even survivable, let alone right?  I just finished 10-days of 750mg for an upper sinus infection that has lasted 5-months...it turned me inside out!  It's too early to tell if it has really helped, but the CT showed no signs of infection now, so I'm hopeful.  Everything else we've tried has given me temporary relief, but less than 2-weeks later was back with a vengeance.  This was my 6th round of antibiotics...hopefully my last.  I'm just curious how someone could stomach it for that long."


"I have been having depression and anxiety issues since 18 I'm 28 right now. I have been on and off the drug. This drug is not perfect and  will never cure  depression or anxiety or other mental issues  , it just eliminate it  temporary, that's the time when we should work with therapy to find the real problem. I have been taking 50 mg. amazingly restored my interest in life, activities , interest in sex, no more depressing thoughts.  Simply it gave  me a 360 degrees to my mind. The beginning is always awful lots of change in thinking and  behaviour, no sex , sleepy, drowsy, I got sensitive face  skin  too. This drug is a godsend for me. After a month I started to, feel more awake, better sleep, great focus & better sex. Always wait a month to stop."


"I use percocet 5's as needed for shoulder instability (subluxations/dislocations). Although it works well for pain, I find that I don't like the stomach upset, lightheadedness, or nausea while on it. Eating something helps somewhat. I seem to have issues with all drugs of this type so perhaps this is just me."


"Tried this to replace zolpidem.  Horrible experience with single dose of 10 mg Belsomra.  No impact on helping me fall asleep within a reasonable time, then I felt I was in a horrible twilight zone, aware that I was neither truly awake nor asleep but unable to move my muscles, feeling very afraid and panicked.  I finally did manage to get myself fully awake and would NOT even try to go back to sleep, turned on the lights, kept myself busy to give the drug time to clear my system.  NEVER AGAIN."


"Adderall XR does exactly what it's supposed to for me.  I suffer from very little noticeable side effects.  The most noticeable ones are insomnia when first taking this medication, lack of hunger in the beginning, and slight dry mouth. Overall the side effects are not bad at all.  The only negative for me is it feels like the medications stop working after 6 hours for me."


"Lunesta was not very effective for me and also left the WORST taste in mouth."


"For 29 years, yes 29 years I have been more than sluggish, just exhausted most of the time. I was 22 years old, married, great job, just bought a house and life was good. Once I felt a little tired, a few days later a little more tired and so on. Within a month I was exhausted. I went to our old family doctor who I really didn't know very well, because I was never sick. I know it may be hard to believe, but for the next 29 years I have lived a tired life. Went to Doctor after Doctor. I'm not looking for a pity party I've had a good life, just tired. Well, the second day I took Levothyroxine I felt 20 years younger. I feel alert, not buzzed, but I have energy. Have taken it 6 days total with no side effects. "


"I LOVE THIS BIRTH CONTROL. I have had zero side effects and no period."


"I started taking this to prevent pregnancy and so far, it has been awful. Although I'm not pregnant, it has given me EXTREME mood swings. One minute I'm fine and the next I'm crying my eyes out for no reason and I get irritated very easily. I was on my period for nearly 2 1/2 weeks when I first started it. My sex drive has increased a significant amount. I used to have sex maybe twice a week with my boyfriend but when I got on the birth control I was constantly wanting to have sex. My acne has decreased slightly, not much. My boobs have not grown at all. I have experienced a huge amount of weight gain- 15 pounds in a month. It's honestly been so awful taking this pill. The only good thing is I'm not pregnant."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"Like previous reviewers, I find the Midrin substitute hit-or-miss. Taking Midrin early or late in the headache seems not to matter; sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I took Midrin in the early 80s, and it worked every time, and fast. (the effect was as if my head just floated away, but I could still function). With the Midrin substitutes, the headache just slowly subsides. Either the formula is different or I am, but it's not the product it used to be. Still, it's the only thing that comes close to working for me."


"I was placed on Celexa in 2008 and have been on it ever sense. Although at one point in 2011 I thought I could stop taking it and took myself off for about 3 months and felt the difference. It has truly given me back my peace and happiness!!!"


"It's only effective in the sense that I'm not pregnant.  I got it in around March 2014. I've set my appointment to get it out.  I've gained 30 pounds and my diet had remained the same since before it was put in. I've also had really bad acne."


"I am on my third week of the Yasmin pill and my skin has got progressively worse than it ever has been before. I feel as though I have put on weight and I am also constantly bloated. I'm hoping that this is normal due to my hormones trying to rebalance but I am afraid of staying on a pill that is actually worse for me."


"I've been Vivelle for at least 4 years now. HRT pills upset my stomach and were not as effective for me. I tried the generic version of Vivelle but it was a much larger patch and did not stick as well. The adhesive on the generic also gave me a rash. Stick to the brand on this one would be my recommendation. I'm down to the lowest dose, hopefully will be done completely in another year or so. But this has saved my sanity and that of those around me."


"I have been taking Lexapro for 3 months now and feel great. I had severe anxiety. Now I feel like myself and can think clearly. If I get angry I only feel that way for a few minutes instead of a few days. I experienced a few side effects like dry mouth, and restlesness but those symptoms have faded. The worst side effect I have is loss of appetite. I don't mind that one so much."


"My experience after six weeks has been wonderful but scary at the same time. The drug makes me sick for a few days where I feel like I've been put through a tunnel. After that it kind of reduces the rest of the week. It does make me feel light-headed but not overly dizzy. I will update later. So far so good."


"It makes me not able to sleep, irritable, and when I take I just don't feel like me."


"I started this medicine in nursing school. Very much so needed. I started seeing myself with less worry, and a more of a "whatever" type of mentality. I figured that worked for me. However, my biggest problem has been the weight gain. Before I knew it I gained atleast 25 lbs. I'm a very active person and I do what wait I eat, especially since I am a cardiac nurse. Also make sure you NEVER miss a day of the medication. My side effects would be vertigo and shooting nerve pains in my head. I just upped my dosage to 150mg hoping it will increase my energy and help with weight loss. I was really bad off emotionally before so besides everything above, I have my life back."


"I remember a half a year ago reading these reviews and I was very eager to not feeling worthless anymore. The first month was bleh. Had bad diarrhea but slept great for once. But over time feelings of worthlessness and being overly fearful faded away. I started to slowly be able to get out of bed in the night (third shift) and be excited to go to work and engage people. Sadly, over time the anxiety seemed to have gotten worse. My sleeping also went back to its normal habits. They upped it to 40mg to no avail. Now I'm off cold turkey and the depression is hitting harder than it has ever. Wish I could get back on it. It was a literal life saver."


"I have had migraines for over 20 years, I started using Relpax about a year ago and it works all the time and every time with a single 40 mg dose. This drug is a life saver, I only wish there was a preventative that worked along the same lines as Relplax. It is pricey but I really have no other options. I tried the generic but it did not work, I don't understand the science behind it but only the name brand Relpax works for me. I use generics for all of my other meds and they seem to work fine..... I guess."


"I'm almost done with my 2nd month. I honestly was scared to take this at first after reading the reviews, but it really isn't bad at all. The symptoms Are very mild for me, I get some breakouts but its not that bad. I notice some slight change in mood. I can get irritated easy but I notice it and don't let it bother me. The only thing that bothers me is pretty much having another period mid cycle, wasn't really light spotting either. It was done After like 4 days but I know I'm about to start my actual one in about 6 days so that is annoying. I'm going to keep on this for another couple months since the symptoms are so mild and I'll just get more used to them. All I can say is I love free birth control!"


"NuvaRing is the only birth control I've ever used (other than condoms) and so far I like it. It's a simple process to put it in and take it out and I love that I don't have to stress about it every day. I used to have unpredictable periods so I LOVE knowing when it's coming every month. Negatives. I have experienced some serious PMS symptoms since I've been on the ring (not every time but I think it's getting more frequent) like irritability and general emotionalness, some pretty severe cramps (which I rarely got before), and tiredness. Recently, I had a super heavy flow during my period plus cramps. I've been getting some headaches and back pain too but I'm not sure it's because of the ring. I've been on NuvaRing for about 6 months now."


"Life saver"


"Horrible taste in my mouth!  It tastes like bitter grapefruit rinds. I'm also having some heart arrthymias so am probably going to stop taking this. Will call Dr tomorrow and request amoxicillin."


"This is my first time taking Risperidone 0.5g for Bipolar Schizoaffective Disorder, and it's my first week. I have always been 100% against medication but it came to the point where I could no longer suffer alone. My mind has now changed about medication. I was concerned with bad side effects, but all I had was a feeling of slight anxiety and heightened senses days 4 and 5 only, but I pushed through and I'm fine.

Although it's early days yet, I am very happy! My mind has stopped racing, I am not thinking people are judging or talking behind my back, I feel relaxed, can handle crowds and I'm not angry or have raging irritability, and better sleep.

I'll give a new review within a month, but I should have done this sooner."


"This product has literally been a life-saver! I was not able to function from day to day without severe sinus headaches that would turn into migraines, but this product has given me my life back. I use half the recommended dose, one spray in each nostril once a day, but I've had no side effects at all. I didn't do well with a plain steroid nasal spray, and a plain antihistamine nasal spray didn't work at all, but this combination has worked like a charm. I've been on it for a couple of years, and I have only one complaint: it's expensive!"


"This has become a life saver for me. The first 2 doses caused severe headache. Since then, the results have been amazing, with no other side effects."


"Personally, oxycontin takes care of the pain better than any other medicine and instead of the drowienes feeling, it gives me the energy to exercise and fit in with a healthy lifestyle. No breakthrough pain medicines needed at 80mg twice a day."


"I am 36 yrs old and I have had my nexplanon for almost 3 years now (2 months shy) and I have had a couple of the side effects but nothing to bad or I couldn't work through. I was just talking to my obgyn about setting up my appointment to get it removed and she said they just OK-ed it for 4 years so now I don't have to worry about anything for another year. I'm a woman so between stress, a 3yr old, financial issues, family problems and baby daddy problems I'm going to be moody, have headaches, bleed irregular sometimes cuz of stress, loss of appetite, get depressed, gain weight so I DO recommend it but everyone's body is different so I have to find what makes u comfortable."


"I love this birth control. I have had no weight gain, mood swings and my skin is really clear from it. The only thing is that my breasts did get bigger but I don't see that as a downside."


"I was on this pill for the past 5 years, and I really really liked it up until recently.  I barely ever get a period which is awesome, but i've been noticing the past year or so that my headaches have become almost daily and it's shooting pains above my right eye, my hair has started shedding so bad it's really disgusting and my boobs always feel so sore, even from just wearing a bra. I think my body has changed and the pill does not work the same way anymore."


"I have battled Lupus since 2009. Went into remission and had a flare 2012. MY doctors have tried everything and finally talked to me about benlysta. I was very skeptical more then anything afraid of what this will do to my body. I have been on benlysta now for 1 year. I have no joint pain at all my blood tests are improving. Unfortunately there are side effects of the actual drug...My heart has randomly started beating insanely that I went to the emergency twice, they say I am fine and send me home, end of May this year I have started feeling this lightheaded feeling in my head and to this day don't feel normal..I had dizzy spells when going to bed where I would jump up and be out of breath."


"I started at a low dosage of about 30mg (little more) and that first week I felt high 24/7. I noticed immediately that my anxiety would not surface. It was like it was trapped. After that week I went up to 75mg. Slept a lot the first month. Always tired going straight to sleep after work and sleeping all not. Never woke up tired though. It's been 2 months and I think it's safe to say that I am stress and anxiety free. The only thing I hate about it is the dry mouth all the time."


"This the only triptin medication that has not cause me rapid heart beat. And has saved me countless visits to the emergency room."


"I ended up in the hospital with major hyponatremia due to this medication; and only on it for one week.  The doctors did not know why I had such a low sodium level and it was due to the Trintellix.  Caution should be taken."


"We had a comdom mishap on September 27, and I took the pill 12 hours later. I didn't have any side effects, and I got my period, right on time, October 2nd. Maybe it was just not a fertile time for me, I'm not sure. I know I was done ovulating so I probably wasn't even fertile anyways, but needless to say, I went and got birth control and I'm taking it after my period is over."


"I have been using Jublia for the last 7 months.  It has worked on my small toe nails but not much improvement on the big toe nail.  I am willing to keep using it for the next few months.  Hopefully the big toe nail will heal.  If not, I will try laser treatment."


"I'm using Jublia right now - so far so good..

I started to use Jublia about ~2 months ago after noticed that my toenail is thickening and yellow. My podiatrist confirm that it's a fungus and warned me that Jublia has only 40% success.  As I didn't want to take the oral medicine (liver risk or something like that...) I decided to try Jublia . my toenail is still a bit thick after 2 months however the color is white again and it looks much better. Will definitely continue with Jublia all the ~11 months.

Got a prescription ($25 copay per bottle) via some pharmacy plan that my podiatrist recommended."


"I have Bipolar type II and have been taking Seroquel for the past two years.  It has helped a great deal by stabilizing my moods and providing me with a good night's sleep every night, no matter what.  Each morning, I wake up feeling refreshed and in control of my day.  Used to take 300mg a day, but now I only need 100mg, or 150-200mg on bad days.  This was the only medicine that did not cause tremors or restless legs. I've been on Lamictal and Geodon which all caused tremors.  It got rid of the angry hypomanic episodes.  The 300mg caused only minimal weight gain (I gained more weight when I was on Lithium), and extra drowsiness in the mornings."


"My doctor prescribed 0.5 mg which I take half a tablet going to bed if that doesn't work I take the other half. Depends on how much sleep I need or how much anxiety I have. If I'm exhausted the medicine is great  I fall asleep and next thing I know I'm awake in the morning but it usually leaves a hangover which I hate. I try to deal with my anxiety holisticly but  sometimes that does not work. I think it all comes down to eating healthy and watching my sugar and carb and caffeine intake. Walking and doing stretches works for me but honestly  Having someone who really loves you and does not abuse you in anyway is the best answer but I don't think there's many people out there like that anymore.   Koliopin is a horrible dangerous drug.   All pharmaceuticals as far as I'm concerned are bad for us and then least we take it the better off we are."


"I LOVED Otezla !!  Sadly I am an asthmatic - the multiple respiratory infections and the persistent coughing was too much - Oddly My pulmonologist read up on the drug and it has been used to treat respiratory conditions but it triggered my asthma -   Psoriasis went away !!! Skin looked amazing !!  Some diarrhea- but would have sacrificed that for the amazing results - wish there was an alternative"


"I did a lot of research on Mirena and was honestly scared after reading lots of reviews. I was going go with the Depo shot and my doctor talked me out of it. I had REALLY BAD MIGRAINES on the pill, not to mention remembering to take them. If you look at other birth control sites, just replace Mirena with Depo, pills, or the ring. It's all the same side effects and issues. We ALL REACT DIFFERENTLY! My doctor explained the process VERY WELL and he told me that some doctors actually do a cruddy job at insertion, hence the reasoning some women have issues. I'M SO HAPPY I chose Mirena. I spotted for the 1st couple of months along with cramping. I've had 1 period, my sex drive is great."


"took antabuse on and off for 3-5 years, finally I got 3 consecutive yrs  sober and I quit the pill and been sober over 20yrs. I wonder why I ever drank and have had good life now with lot less worry"


"I have only been using this for a little while and I constantly have bad headaches and drowsiness. This morning in the shower I lost my vision and felt like I was going to pass out so I think I'm going to stop taking these pills."


"I reviewed this drug in August of 2014, also with a 9 rating. I want to update my experience, though.

I went from 180 to 140 in around 2 1/2 months. I kept it off completely for 7 months (even through winter and the holidays) after discontinuing belviq.

However, I quit smoking 5 weeks ago, ordered about 5 lbs of gummy bears to help, and gained almost 10 lbs. I don't even care. It was worth it to stop smoking, and I started my Belviq again and it's working beautifully again.

I want to add- my favorite part of this medication is how it eliminates my sugar and carb cravings, even alcohol, and instead makes me crave salads and protein. I don't know how it does this, but it's amazing stuff."


"I am a 47 year old male who has taken this drug for 10 years. (300 mg per day everyday.)  Yes it will ease pain, but normally 2 to 3 years you have to increase it. I was medically dependent within months.  In late fall 09, the medicines just lost their effect by at least 50%.  So I was faced with a 50% increase in medicines.  I said NO!  So I tried a medical detox place to start.  After 90 hours there, they said you have done great we are sending you home.  I was so proud till 4a.m. the next day. I threw up 90 times in the next 60 hours.  I lost 34lbs. in 8 days and had severe withdrawal symptoms for 2 more weeks. It has been 30 days since I started this and I will never put that poison in my body. "


"My youngest son gets carsick after being in the car for 30 minutes. I discovered these tablets and give him a half of a pill an hour before we leave as directed, and he's golden. He does not experience drowsiness and acts like his normal self. Trips have become manageable now and I don't cringe with the puke bucket."


"Haven't taken this before but adderall always worked well what's the difference? pros, cons"


"My sister and I both got the Mirena, she still has hers and loves it, my experience was not great. Insertion was brutal and my belly looked about 5 months pregnant for the next week, if I bumped my belly it hurt like hell. I never got my period on it but had constant spotting for 9 months as well as serious mood swings. Eventually I got it taken out because my body wouldn't adjust to it."


"I went on this for 2 months to see if it would offset the breakthrough bleeding I had on ortho tri lo.  I lost weight because this pill caused me to have terrible diahrrea.  It was so bad it continued after I was off of it for 6 months.  I had to see a GI dr because I thought I had IBS.  This pill caused me to be nauseous, have acid reflux and zapped my sex drive.  It caused vaginal dryness too.  I would also get terrible migraines and I NEVER get migraines or headaches.  I ended up going off of it because my body couldn't handle the side effects.   Made me slightly melancholy and tired too.

It did prevent pregnancy and no spotting.  I also had a decreased appetite and weight loss so it wasn't the worst."


"I'm a 45 yr old woman, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 4 yrs ago. I was prescribed Metformin, then added glipizide, which made me gain a half a pound a day until I quit taking it 30 days & 15 lbs later. Then I was prescribed Victoza. The first 3 weeks, I was sick to my stomach, all day, every day. I had NO energy at all. I would get out of bed, get dressed & then lay back down - it was really THAT bad. BUT after around the 4th week, I started feeling normal again. My A1C went from 9.2 to 5.4 in just 5 weeks. Now, I am never above 130 -even after have a can of Pepsi. Also, I  lost 30lbs in 45 days. Just amazing! Suffer through the initial sickness, don't give up on it, Victoza is a life changer! Victoza website for discount card. I pay $25/month."


"We believe this medication Niaspan has caused liver failure in our father, that is what the Doctors told us so please anyone on this please have your liver function tested. It is easily doe by a blood test."


"I started taking this my senior year in high school, and after 6 months on it, my GPA has come up at least 1 point! I take it during the week, and I have no problems with headaches or loss of appetite, and it helps wake me up and keep me up. I love it!"


"So I had the ParaGuard for 2 years 2 months before I had it removed last Friday.  I really enjoyed the ParaGuard and my husband enjoyed it as well.  I had heavier periods for the most part while having the IUD inserted.  Up until recently my periods where retiring to normal.  Now your asking why did you have it removed?? I noticed that I was a weeks late for my period and I had breast tenderness.  So I thought to myself no way or can I really be pregnant?  So I took a pregnancy test a week and two days ago and of course it was positive.  I thought to myself I have two kids already I'm almost 33 and I have an IUD how can this be.  So if you get the IUD just keep in mind you could be part of the 1% that gets pregnant like me."


"It cured my MRSA."


"My husbands ins. keeps changing the quantity allowed a month, he also takes 4 mg dilaudid for breakthrough pain. Now they are rejecting a prescription that is for the same exact amount except that instead of 10- 100 mcg patches & 5-50 mcg patches(i don't know why they won't give him 10- 50's like the Dr. prescribes) she wrote it for 20-75mcg 2 q 3 days. The reject message says maxium daily dose of  0.36 isn't this the same as 1-100mcg & 1-50mcg q 3 days?"


"Been on this pill for about 8 months (changed from microgynon) and I've had a mixed experience. Periods are much lighter and less painful than ever before which is much better! However have found if I take pill packets back to back I always get breakthrough bleeding, which I haven't had with previous pills. Boobs have become more sensitive and got bigger, which I don't mind! But it's also meant I've put on almost a stone in 4 months without my lifestyle changing (I eat healthily, exercise regularly, have always had a good metabolism). Which has been really awful for my self esteem. This pill has given me high anxiety, made me feel depressed all the time. Really wouldn't recommend this pill"


"Absolutely LIFECHANGING. I honestly don't know what I would've done without this drug. I tried a handful of other antidepressants that made me feel emotionless and lethargic, but Trintellix allows me to function like a normal human being without the zombie-like symptoms. I used to have panic attacks every single day and I haven't had one in over six months. There are still bouts of anxiety, but the severity is nowhere near the crippling anxiety that I used to experience. It's a miracle. I can actually live a normal and fulfilling life again.

The only downside is the weight gain (about 20 pounds for me, even with exercise everyday and healthy eating) and the intense nausea after taking it every night. Not the best, but certainly worth it."


"I took Augmentin starting last week for a sinus infection. The first few days were fine, and I felt relief from the pressure of the infection. However, by day 5, my stomach hurt so badly, and around my body to the back. I could not eat. My stomach was rock hard and I felt so bloated. I could only suffer through day 8. I had to stop. I cannot tolerate this medication, and will never take it again."


"Pros: Easy and always there. I feel more secure with this method compared to birth control pills. I also don't get periods anymore!

Cons: I have had this implant since Feb 2015. It has barely been 5 months and so far I have gained 20 pounds! The weight gain is terrible and I am worried that I will keep gaining weight even though I eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Sometimes the implant makes my arm very sore. About the time I would normally have a period each month, I get bloated, cramp and get very moody, the symptoms I associate with a period, but have no bleeding or spotting.

Overall, this is a good contraceptive, but if you are considering it, the weight gain is a significant side effect."


"I was put on this for my panic disorder  because i was suffering from panic attacks  while driving because of a bad car wreck I had. Anyways my doctor put me on 10mgs when I took it in the day I was so drowsy and out of it I couldn't function. So I switched to taking it before bed and I would wake up every night with dizzy spells and heart beating out my chest. It would take a hour for those symptoms to go away and for me to continue my sleep. Then during the day I would have extreme anxiety I couldn't be behind the wheel of a car without panicking, I couldn't go out to the store without panicking I was only on it for 10 days the worst 10 days of my life and honestly I feel better now that I'm off this horrible drug"


"Keppra was fine for me at first (500 mg twice a day) for 2 months. I suffer from complex partial seizures and experienced a grand mal recently. Then I experienced extreme tiredness, confusion, headaches, greatly increased my depression, could barely go from my bedroom to the living room (never mind managing leaving my house). I had to go back to my neurologist to get switched off such a horrible drug for me. Aptiom (once a day!) so far is a better choice for me."


"Drug worked great, but I always lose lots of hair after use by anaesthesia. Happened several times some hair comes back not all."


"I have been on xulane for 3 months now and I love it. Before I started my periods were bad with headaches, cramping, and heavy flow, after the first month my periods dwindled and now I only need light pads, I rarely cramp and have maybe one headache. However I do get some redness and irritation on my skin, trouble with the patch adhering to my skin and also my eating habits have changed dramatically, sometimes I'll be starving and when I see what I'm about to eat I lose any urge to eat. I would recommend it but be sure you remain aware of your body."


"Mirtazapine is a miracle, but you have to take a SMALL dose, meaning about 7.5 mg to 15 mg, no more than that.  Larger doses cause too much adrenaline release, so if you gave up on Mirt before, try it again with a pill splitter at a very small dose, just before bedtime.

It will help you sleep, and it has virtually the opposite side effects of SSRIs, meaning no sexual side effects, and no anxiety increase (only decrease).  I take it for debilitating anxiety just as I described."


"Suffer from fibromyalgia,two bulging disc, sciatica,restless leg syndrome. It usually takes me an hour or two to function in the morning. Have been on tramadol since it first became available.will continue to use this amazing medicine as long as my Dr prescribes it."


"I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for a few years. Got prescribed Xanax and Celexa. I was doing really well taking the Xanax but as soon as I would take the Celexa I started getting really sick. Real bad migraines, dizziness, fever with sweating. I am now being switched to Paxil, hopefully it will work for me."


"My son is 6 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Aspergers syndrome, and possible bipolar disorder. We have tried so many medications, Ritalin, Adderall, Focalin XR, Risperadal, Seroquel, and regular Clonidine. He is now taking 300 mg of Trazadone which doesn't help, 15 mg of Abilify, and Kapvay. I've spaced the three medications out but he still wakes up at 9 am and goes to bed at 3 am. I am at a loss right now because the psychiatrist says he's limited as to what he can put him on but the Trazadone I swear seems to wire him up. He's wide awake as I am writing this post. The Kapvay does make him cranky and irritable during the afternoon, any advice please."


"Truly a life saver. I take 1.0mg on an as needed basis. I like it that it doesn't give me a hang over and it is short acting for me- usually lasts 4 hours. Klonopin works the same but is longer lasting and a little stronger."


"Stelara is a life saver.  I have psoriasis for over 30 years. I have tried creams, PUVA, Vit A meds, Fumiderm, Otezla nothing has worked. My last med Otezla didn't work for me and made things much worse. I had my first Stelara injection on May 7 2016. After about 10 days I could feel an improvement. After 4 weeks there was a dramatic improvement and I was almost clear.  It is 9 weeks since my second injection and my life has changed in so many ways for the better thanks to this medicine.  There is a slight redness where some of the patches were but the dermatologist assures me these will fade. I have no side affects whatsoever. Thank you for this life changing medicine and for restoring my self esteem after all this time"


"I been on norco everyday for 10 years, was on 10-12 pills per day for chronic pain. Without clonidine I would be hurting like hell.  I went to detox at the hospital & left after 14 hours, they wanted me on Suboxone, which is good but its just another high to kick after, been there done that, I don't need a migraine headache as well. Suboxone causes headaches & Suboxone is hell to get off. Best bet is to stick with clonidine pills. 1st day 01mg x5 2nd day x4 3rd x3 4th x2 5th x1, your 6th day can be 1, or none, you decide. The only withdrawal symptoms I have from norco is minor diarrhea, minor pain in stomach, no eating for days, hard to get to sleep but its possible...and day 1 i had depression, but I'm over it now....LIFE SAVER"


"I tried other medicine that did not work and costed me over $100.00. I tried the Taclonex liquid in a bottle for my scalp and applied to my legs. My scalp cleared in a week, my legs are coming along very well. The dark patches have completely vanished. When I went back to my doctor he was very impressed and so was I. I asked for a prescription for the ointment for my legs and use the other on my scalp on a as need basic. My doctor office also gave me the prescription card, I'm able to get 6 bottles of liquid for my scalp and 6 ointments for my legs."


"Ultram was prescribed for me for low back pain of unknown origin.  Unfortunately, I would say that the medicine only knocks the pain level 2 points on the 10 point scale. It allowed me to function, but did not take the pain away."


"Was on warfarin for 20 years. Have had major complications from it. Got changed to clexane injections twice a day. ( yay no INR monitoring ).
But  was recently changed over to apixaban. Zero side effects changing over.. but I'm a few months in now and OMG the hair loss is crazy."


"I've been on hydromorphone 2 mg (Q 4 H), oxycodone/APAP 10/325 mg (Q 4-6 H), and OxyContin 40 mg daily for an accidental amputation. After landing myself in the hospital for diabetes related illnesses, my doctors became concerned about me not having a bowel movement. They used Relistor as a last resort, and although it didn't work immediately, it worked the next day. I've been going nonstop since!"


"Implanon is EXTREMELY effective. I have had it 3 years, I've never had any of those weird mood swings. Nor have I gained an abnormal amount of weight. I do have a period, but its only 3 days a month."


"I think this product m3 works different for every person I just inserted m3 about 20mins ago mild burning with itching. Nothing excruciating. Will update later"


"I was prescribed Paxil 10mg for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. I've been taking it for two weeks and I feel so much better! It also helps with my social anxiety as well. I feel calmer, centered and more assertive. It makes me less emotional and somewhat experience "flat effect" which could be bad in certain situations. In first two days I felt very nauseated and couldn't eat and lost 5 pounds however I noticed my appetite has increased and I'm watching my weight! So far so good.
(Note: SSRI's works differently on pre-menstrual women and improvements is seems in the very first cycle at least in my case)."


"I have had Crohn's Disease for 18 years. I was extremely ill for the first 8 years. My doctor put me on Methotrexate, and I got better, but not "well". Then, Remicade came out. I have been getting infusions every 8 weeks for over 7 years, and it has saved my life. I will say, though, that at one time they hoped to wean me off of the Methotrexate, but I started having flare-ups and the time between infusions was increased. Since I am back on the Methotrexate and Remicade, I have had no problems at all. Yes, I know my immune system is very weak, but I avoid anyone who is sick, and try to get enough rest when I can. This combination of drugs has worked for me and I hope I have helped someone out there! You may need something else with Remicade. "


"I have been in this mini pill about 2 months now. I must say it has really been a challenge for me. So week one I waited until my period was over to start the pack. 2 days later I started my period all over again. Which I was told. It's called breakthrough bleeding. So that went on for 3 more days. Started week 2 of my pack on Tuesday. I started all over again. 3 days bleeding. 3rd week same thing Famous Tuesday same thing. But I kept on taking the pill I was told my body has to get used to it. 4th week to my surprise no show Tuesday of that week. I was excited. Started the new pack .And Famous Tuesday all over again. This time I guess this was my regular period. And I have been on my period for over a week maybe I need something else."


"Don't take too much and don't smoke cigarettes while using, both will make you sick."


"Worked great for GERD. After a while of being on it, it doesn't seem to work that well. I am on 40 mg's/day and now have a stomach ulcer? "


"My wife started a course of Bydureon in the summer. After 3 months she had not only lost weight but her A1C went from 9  6.something. She felt healthier and had no severe reaction. I went on it when I saw how it worked for her. It affects your appetite and you can avoid junk food without and compulsion to eat it. No problems at all except for constipation. I've lost 20+ pounds in three months and have gone down a few inched on the waistline. Very expensive drug with a month's supply being over $1600 but my insurance covered it for both of us."


"I took Plan B One Step 7 hours after intercourse (pull-out method,no bc) on day 12 of my cycle (usually ovulate day 14-16, sometimes earlier). The first 24hours following I was very warm, dizzy and extremely tired. I stayed very tired for the following week. About one week after taking the pill, I had breast tenderness and some slight cramps from time to time for about a week. This made me concerned I was pregnant. I took two HPTs... One 10 days following intercourse/pill and the other 12 days later, both negative. Period started 13 days following the pill (5 days earlier than expected). It is heavy and dark and I am relieved."


"I have been taking 25 mg Tenuate for almost 3 weeks and I am gradually losing weight. So far lost 8 lbs. My physician prescribed a water pill. I am definitely watching what I eat and making better food choices when I do eat, i.e. low in fat and lots of veggies.  I have absolutely no side effects and I can easily sleep at night. So far so good."


"Unable to urinate."


"My family Doc put me on sertraline due to anxiety. For some unknown reason, I developed driving anxiety. I also had PSD. Initially, it was suppose to be a 9mos treatment. 25mg for 3 mos. After the 3mos, the dose was increased to 50mg. It worked great in reference to my PSD but there was only a 10% improvement on my driving anxiety. Right before the 9mos, I had some difficult family situations where I ended up self increasing the dose to 100mg. Eventually, i saw my Doctor in my nxt folllow up and he wasnt happy with me for increasing the dose...but ended up on prescribing the dose at 100mg. Now I have been on sertraline for 2 years and a few months and I feel that my driving anxiety is coming back and even worse."


"I was put on Prednisone (20mg) twice a day for 7 days after an asthma attack. It made a world of difference for me. I noticed a difference in a matter of a few hours. The only side effects I had were euphoria, insomnia, and severe body aches after the course ended. I'd rather deal with the side effects than not be able to breathe."


"I have been using Drysol for close to 16 years now... I love it.  My story is very similar to several I have read on this site.  I had a terrible problem with underarm sweat - to the point of putting wash cloths under my arms.  It was so bad I could not wear sweaters in the winter because I would soak them.  When I started using Drysol I had the typical itching and burning for a few weeks.  The more I have used it the less the problem.  Now, I only itch if I get too far out from under my arm pit and put the solution on skin not used to it.  When I first started using Drysol I was an every other day user.  Now, in the winter I can go 6 to 8 days.  In the summer I go 3 to 4 days - I live in Atlanta, GA and we reach 98 yesterday."


"I had an eye test and found that my vision was much worse.  While waiting for my new lenses she gave me Xiidra eye drops and a coupon, plus some Systane eye drops that I used just over a month (33 days). After a month of Xiitra/Systane my vision changed drastically. She ran another eye exam and showed me the difference of both exams. My last exam was perfect compared to a month ago which was unrecognizable letters. The best insurance offered my wife as an RN won't cover Xiitra. That's $500+ a month to you and me."


"I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2008. I was put on methotrexate almost immediately. My first stab at a TNF inhibitor went well for about a year. Then, there were a couple of tries with different meds (including the dreaded prednisone for flares). My PA thought that we could "do better".....so, I researched and she researched....together, we came up with Actemra.  The stiffness in the morning is GONE!  I haven't flared in over a year!  I'm SO lucky to have found Actemra.
The only thing that kind of bugs me, is that the week before my next infusion is due, I get a little stiff and more tired than usual."


"I'm 18 years old, and I was put on exactly 4 weeks ago. I have hormonal acne, and I thought it wasn't that bad before but I wanted the little bumps off of my face. Now, 4 weeks in, I don't want to leave the house. I expected the first week to burn and break out and even the second week, but now that I'm on week 4, my skin is red, broken out still, and nothing is going away or healing. Don't take this. It hasn't worked for me at all."


"I have been on Trilafon for 2 years now. Mostly I liked it at first because it brought me back to earth when I was over anxious. I have lowered my dosage since then and I thought it was doing me well, but I have been having neck problems lately and have realized that this is a side effect of Trilafon called extra-pyramidal syndrome that damages my posture area, so no matter how hard I try I can't regain a good posture. "


"I have a small either cyst or some type of mass on back of neck under skin. Doctor said it could be due to some type of staph. He prescribed me Bactrim aka as sulfameth.trimethoprim. He said two weeks to take this and if it does not go away we will need to Lance it. Which in a way I'm glad, it bothers me. Anyways I went to pharmacy to get my medicine and went home.  I actually started the same day taking my pill. Friday Saturday and Sunday I felt ok. But come Monday about 3 am I got up and had diarrhea, multiple times I felt nauseous & achey . 7 am I felt it in my throat I vomited  and after that I had a horrible headache. Can't eat, I feel as though my joints are stiff.  Doc is changing my meds. No sulpha again !"


"I love gildess! I've been on spironolactone and two topicals and then later solodyn for acne. I had good results, but I finally decided to try this. I have only had one pimple since taking gildess, and it was minor. I'm so glad I started this medication! I have had sort of weird periods since I've started it is the only downside, but I'm on month three and the doctor said that can happen for the first three months anyway. I highly recommend gildess! I'm a 25 year old female who has been struggling with acne for at least 12 years, and I've tried other birth controls for acne as well."


"I have been taking birth control for 10  years due to surgery at a young age. I can honestly say that Junel almost ruined my life. I became completely depressed on this medication, but blamed that on the fact that I just moved 1,000 miles from home and I was homesick. Then I started to realize that there was a pattern. I'd get extremely anxious and depressed for a few days and then it would subside (somewhat) for a week or two. It got to the point where my anxiety was so bad I could barely breathe and making it through a day seemed impossible. I talked to my gynecologist and had my pill changed. I am a completely different person now and thankfully got off of this medication before it claimed my life."


"I've only been on bupropion for 3 weeks. It's 150xl. I haven't noticed any appetite suppression per say..it's easier to "say no" to myself but it's me choosing. So, maybe I guess *shrug* I have noticed that it begins to wear off around 5pm-6pm when I take it in the morning. It's a notable difference at that point. I'm going to ask about upping the dose.

Also, a side effect I've noticed: I'M LOSING MY HAIR!! by the damn fist full each time I shower..it's thinning in the front. But I love how I feel, so I'm not sure what to do. If that shows how poorly I felt. I'd rather lose hair than feel the way I did. Maybe I'll ask what can be done.."


"Age 9 told had IBM ulcerative colitis.  Was put on prednisone for 1 year, went I to remission. Was told may have to have colon removed by age 18year old. And would more likely end up with most side affects. Have had stomach troubles through out the years. Age 19 my thyroid died. Was told it's like batteries drained of all juice. Started taking thyroid med. Weight up and down for years. Now age 38 years old, past few years more weight gain. And skin ulcers. My testarone levels have been bad. Had to do the shots for this. But mood swings where horrible.  Having so much trouble with my levels and thyroid. What else can I do and is most of this true side affects. Also very high blood pressure, started after a bad accident which had blood clout"


"Read the product Warnings.  If you have an auto-immune disease pay attention to side effects, specifically a flu-like feeling at 3 weeks after starting Chantix, then followed by mouth ulcers.  Get immediate medical attention if these appear.  On day 21-22 I felt terrible, just like I had the flu.  On day 24 I noticed several Aphthous Ulcers (something I had never had before).  These progressed to a level that I had to go to the ER on day 26.  On day 25 I discontinued Chantix and on day 38 I am still being treated for this. This response has been repeatedly associated with Chantix and some other drugs as well.  Pay attention to side effects and any unusual symptoms."


"In the last 6 months I have had 2 total knee replacement surgeries. My left knee first, right knee 3.6 months later. It is a very painful - actually excruciatingly painful surgery. I have found that Percocet 10/325 is the most effective for pain relief after the first 2-3 days, depending on the hospital stay. Doctor's are skittish about prescribing Percocet & want to prescribe Vicodin which I can't take because it makes me hyper. I have had problems with some generic oxycodone 10/325 however but the brand is too costly. Sometimes pharmacies don't - won't carry the 10/325 at all and they are restricted to a monthly quota as well so at the end of the month it can be hard - to fill the Rx. Wrong for legitimate pain pts."


"I started smoking August 28 1983, tried to quit several times. Took Chantix for 3 weeks haven't had the thought or care for a smoke since February 14 2014."


"I got put on this medication about 3 days ago and my first time taking it was in the morning. There are two side effects I've had, the first day taking it I felt kinda nauseous and I threw up, but after that I was completely fine! I also have had a decreased appetite, but in my opinion that's a good thing, considering I want to lose a bit of weight. I was suffering for major depression, and got put on this medicine because I was caught in the middle of attempting suicide. But since I've started this, I haven't had a single suicidal thought! I would definitely recommend this. Although ive been on it for just a few days, I already discover improvement."


"Have battled depression off and on for several years. Lexapro has proven to be extremely effective for depression and anxiety although requiring a 20 mg dosage.  Minimal side effects as well."


"I have had migraines for the last 10 years. At first Excedrin Migraine worked, but when it stopped working, I took sumatriptan 100mg instead. In the last 2-3 years, I was getting migraines up to 14 days a month so I saw a neurologist for a preventative medication. I first tried nortriptyline which did not work. Then I tried nadolol 20 mg/day and ramped up to 40mg/day. Within the first few weeks of being on it, migraine frequency and severity was reduced. I have been on 40 mg/day for 4 months now and have only had about one headache per month. I also have a head tremor which has reduced slightly. I feel a bit lightheaded at times, but that side effect is minor. Wish I would have tried nadolol years ago. Migraines don't run my life anymore."


"Alongside almost daily ultrasounds, it was the only medicine which allowed me a full term pregnancy. The same as Profasi or other HCG meds."


"I've lost over 25 lbs! I started out at 197.6 today I'm at 172.0. I'm using the scale down program at the same time and it really helps me correlate my choices with what I see on the scale the next morning. What Contrave has done for me is taken the high away from eating. I don't crave that feeling of being stuffed, and I also don't think about food 24/7 any more. When I eat, I eat for fuel not for pleasure, it's just a different mind set. It is really like a weight that has been on my shoulders for almost all my life has been lifted. I also have found it much easier to stick to an exercise routine. Only downside I've noticed is constipation."


"I started this pill a week ago due to Stage 3 Endometriosis.  I am having pregancy like nausea. It is all day. The only way to fix it is to continually eat. If I did that I would pack on the pounds. It is also making me feel weird in my head. Like I cannot focus. I would not recommend this at all."


"I used to have to use an enema 2-3 times a week, but now I take 145 microgram capsule with hot coffee in the morning. After about an hour, this usually results in several trips to the toilet. But (no pun intended), once I'm done, I'm done! Waiting for the BMs to finish is a pain in the bottom, but overall it works for better for me."


"I was put on this primarily for debilitating menstrual cramps and I've been on it for 5 months now, going on my 6th
I noticed a little bit of weight gain/bloating in the first three months or so, but that has stabilized.  My breats have gained a cup size.  My sex drive has stayed the same.  I still have some intermittent bleeding, but I think that's my wacky menstrual cycle, not the pill.  On the whole it's helped me a lot getting the cramps and PMS symptoms under control.  No pregnancy is also a great thing.

Overall, my life has been improved with Microgestin, even with the minor side effects."


"I was at first thrilled with the idea of 3 years of effective birth control without shots or pills every day, so I decided to try it. I have depression and anxiety and I didn't notice any changes with that or significantly with my weight. I bled for the first two months (lightly) and then it stopped for three months and the whole time I'm thinking this is the best birth control ever, worry free long term birth control and no periods, but then it came back with a vengeance, I've been bleeding for three months (lightly) with no signs of it stopping. I tried taking the pill on top of it and then I stopped taking the pill and had a full-fledged period and it stopped for about 4-5 days just to tease me then went right back to it."


"I have discontinued use of contraception pill and started losing hair at crazy rate, it was too depressing seeing all my long brautiful hair disappear. I have never experienced shedding like this not after both my pregnancies. Just a week ago finally consulted a hairloss proffessional, who recommended Minoxidil. Its not my imagination!!! Shedding is slowing down and its been a week. Use twice daily. I find thou I need to apply couple hours before washing my hair as it makes it look greasy"


"I've lost a little weight 5 -7 lb.s in 2 weeks & have lost some of the binge eating. So it's worked, but has side effects like nausea, throwing up twice now, constipation. My wife thinks I'm grumpier, definitely maybe? Losing weight ain't no pleasure cruise, but not ready to succumb to diebeties."


"Xanax is a medication that must be taken seriously and with precaution. This is not a game. Taking it when you don't need to will only create addiction and the withdrawal is worse than living with the actual anxiety. Please don't take this med unless you suffer from anxiety and you are having a panic attack. It works well in these situations but my advice is to stay away from it and only take it in an emergency. I prefer lorazepam. When you take lorazepam the withdrawal symptoms are more tolerable than xanax. Xanax is awesome but it can become Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. You can die from this or get a DUI if you are caught in a driving accident. This is serious."


"I just started Contrave 5 days ago.  The positives are that I've noticed my appetite is suppressed and I'm eating smaller portions. Also sleeping great, but I am only on the 1x a day dose in the morning.  The negative side is the nausea and stomach ache later in the day. I wouldn't consider them enough to stop at this point and I plan to continue on with it at this point. Hoping these negative side effects will subside as my body gets used to it."


Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine

"This is the best medication for any cold or sinus problems and associated headaches. Easy to use and takes effect quickly."


"The taste it leaves in your mouth is horrible, but I have been on it along with Cipro since Saturday and as of this morning could tell a big difference in how I feel.  The soreness in my lower stomach is almost gone and until today it has been unbearable.  It leaves a metallic taste in your mouth, takes away your appetite and made me feel nauseous but I would take it again if I had another flare up with the Diverticulitis it seems to help."


"I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's about seven years ago, nine months after giving birth.  I was so tired, losing hair, had terrible brain fog and was very irritable.  My doctor placed me on Levoxyl 110.  My symptoms went away fairly quickly (2 weeks) but then I started having panic attacks.  She reduced me to 88mcg and the anxiety went away.  I stayed on that dose for the next seven years.  Though my blood work showed normal, I was still always cold, found it hard to wake up in the mornings and would feel lethargic after workouts.  I convinced my new doctor to let me try the next higher dose - 100mcg.  I feel so much better now.  My feet are never cold, I don't lose hair and I am back to being a morning person. Blood work AND symptoms must be addressed."


"I love Skyla!! Yes it is painful to get put in but it is so worth it. Honestly the pain lasted 2 mins tops however I did have a little bit of cramping the next day. I drove myself home and was completely fine. I'm 24 with no kids and have no problems with it. Before I got skyla I read all the reviews and almost talked myself out of it. I'm so glad I didn't. Def worth the 2 mins of pain to get it inserted."


"My doctor prescribed me this medication after I had been suffering in silence for almost 10yrs with extreme anxiety and depression. It has totally changed my life, my everyday thinking and my overall mind set. I no longer worry about my anxiety attacks and feel I can take on all the normal things in life. Things just keep getting better. I have no intention of stopping taking this medicine, as I went without for a few days a while ago and felt rubbish, with all the old feelings back. Its worked miracles for me, I just wish I had started taking it years ago."


"Amazing, a bit of breakthrough bleeding in the beginning but only if I forgot to take it at the same time. Really short periods but I did lose about 8 pounds after going on it"


"I began taking this before I began any other medication. It made me more anxious and nervous. It also seemed to increase my OCD (the "pure O" form) by making me more prone to think about my OCD. It did help me to focus on occasions, but it also made me focus on my anxieties and obsessions as well. My therapist told me that stimulants like this one and Concerta are not good for people with anxiety disorders (almost all of them), unless they have anxiety because they cannot focus and accomplish necessary tasks. I recommend talking to a counselor or Psychologist/psychiatrist before being prescribed stimulants for ADHD."


"Amazing. I'm 45 years old average build no medical conditions to speak of but had low Testosterone due to major work drama and stress. That took away from being able to make us both happy when the time came, told my urologist I didn't think testosterone replacement theray was the answer because eventually the stress would settle and I would be stuck taking T shots the rest of my life. He gave me a 30 pack of 5mg daily Cialis and said give this a try. Took it the first time last night. Full stomach and even a couple drinks and 30 minutes later we were staring into each others eyes smiling.  Works better than I imagined and almost on demand. Since this works that well I won't take daily but as-needed. Thanks to all who suffered or studied to find this medicine."


"I started taking this medication once a day at 40 mg so far I definitely have seen changes and some people say my face looks better but it has only been about 15 days. Some side effects I have is back pain and muscle pain, dry face and lips, and a weird skin infection that looks like ring worm but is just an infection. I hope it all gets better soon though."


"I been on Nuva Ring for 2 months. I love the ease of it. It is so nice to just forget about it for a few weeks and then take it out and have your period. The down side for me though, was that I became moody the first few days then that got a little better. During intercourse it would fall out. And also sometimes I could feel it slipping, but never fell out. But one the the side effects I have that I don't like is no sex drive. He wants me on something but if these are the side effects I'm going to get I don't want to be on anything. Also a good upside to the ring for me is it helps me gain a little weight as I'm a little under. All in all it's pretty good other than the few side effects I am having."


"I used to wear contact lenses. In a recent eye exam, my optometrist applied 0.5% tropicamide and 0.5% phenylephrine (Myfriin-P) on my eyes. She did not warn me to wear sunglasses after check-up. My eyes exposed to intense sunlight 15 minutes afterwards without sunglasses. Then, I suffered eye pain for almost 2 months now and severe dry eye.

I read many information afterwards. Corneal permeation of Tropicamide may enhanced by  phenylephrine and may enhanced also its strength. Sun exposure further complicated the harm."


"Yes it is absolutely useful for infectious acne. It is one of the best and also less harmful."


"i had Mirena inserted a week ago after D and C and hysteoscopy at the same time. I was under a general anaesthetic so can't comment on pain on insertion. I started bleeding between periods and after sex about 2 years ago. It got increasingly worse despite medication and tranaxamic acid. It would always come back..with a vengeance! I Had hormones tested as the doctor suspected peri menopause but my hormones showed I was nowhere near menopause.My iron was super low too.Ultrasound showed small cysts on ovaries and also thickened uterine lining and a small polyp. After having the procedures last week and the Mirena fitted I feel like a new woman! Had minor cramping for 24 hours and have only had slight spotting since. Nice to feel normal after so long!"


"Been taking this for 2 years now, 5mg, for my MVP and high blood pressure caused by stress and anxiety. I still have anxiety problems from time to time, but my usual blood pressure has dropped from 165/100 to 135/75. Wanted to lower it even more, but cannot seem to do it, with my all-worriying nature. Tachycardia is also gone. I have no troubles sleeping like I had before, no major problems. The only negative side-effect that i seem to feel is falling low on energy on some days. So if you are operating heavy machinery or are an avid athlete, I wouldn't recommend it. Otherwise I would, it helped me alot."


"Diagnosed with bipolar disorder 7 months ago, this medicine is the first that has actually WORKED. Tried Lamictal, Depakote, Trileptal, etc. I was prescribed Geodon 2 months ago it stabilized my mood, staves off depression and gives me hope for a normal life.

However, I'm unusually forgetful (unusual for me) and confused (er, more than usual for me). I don't remember dreams or anything that happens for 6 hours after I take it at bedtime. Also noticing that I bruise very easily and I'm sweating ALL of the time, strong smelling urine. "


"The first antibiotic I took did nothing, so my doctor put me on Cephalexin AN. Within a few hours my symptoms started to subside, probably about 5 hours later. I'm now on the second day and I feel back to normal after 11 days of what seemed like hell. It makes me feel slightly nauseated but it's worth it. Make sure your taking probiotics as antibiotics kill good and bad bacteria."


"I take 5mg prior to sexual activity. This dosage produces strong and lasting erections. Mild side-effects are tolerable (blushing sensation, mild stomach upset). Great product."


"I have been on Contrave for 7 weeks and have lost 10 lbs with no change in exercise.  It has suppressed my appetite.  I have had no side effects other than a bit of an upset stomach for an hour on 2 different days, which went away after I drank some water.  I am very happy with it.  I wish I had started taking it a long time ago. It is worth the money.  Now I just need to ramp up my exercise so I will drop the weight more quickly. I highly recommend this product."


"I have never written a review about a product until now! I'm a 34 year old female & started getting chin acne in my late twenties- nothing helped, I tried everything from Proactiv to Tretonion to antibiotics! About 4 months ago my dermatologist put me on Atralin & oh my what a difference in 4 months! I even go without makeup now! I never get a pimple now it's wonderful & it makes my skin look Dewey & hydrated not dried out & flakey as with the Tretonion I tried. Highly recommend Atralin!"


"I used Yaz before I quit to start a family. I used it for maybe two years with no negative side effects. I have used others in the past and hated them. With Yaz I had clear skin, no mood swings, I loved it. About a year later I was losing weight. I was more skinny than I had ever been after high school. I can't wait to go back on it as soon as I am done breastfeeding."


"It gave me a bad headache and didn't take away my pain."


"I just finished my first pack of these pills and I have been on my period for two whole weeks straight with no sign of it stopping. I don't know what went wrong but I hope I get regulated soon. Otherwise, I have had no side effects. I have read mostly good reviews about this pill so hopefully it works wonders once my two week period ends."


"I found Xenical to work very well. True it did have side effects, but that was a good motivator to make healthier food choices. When I was food wise, I didn't have any problems. I lost 10 pounds in 1.5 months walking 10,000 steps per day and eating healthy.

I did get the headaches associated with the side effects, but they weren't as bad as my normal sinusitis headaches, so it was do-able.

I would recommend this to anyone in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. Exercise is a must, because this does not speed your metabolism up.

Have faith, stay strong and you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to."


"Detrol medicine is the best thing ever made,having freguent urination and leakage. It has helped me tremendously."


"This antibiotic worked wonders for my cough/bronchitis, after 4 days being on 250mg every 12 hours, my chest feels cleared and my cough is nearly gone. But, on the other hand I developed a severe sinus infection. I can barely breath through  my nostrils and haven't been able to taste food for 4 days now. Even with over the counter decongestants I have had no relief. Netti pot nasal spray nothing is releaving the pain in my head. Time to quit cipro."


"I'm a 37 yr old female.I used from the age of 15-30 I've been on methadone for almost 7 yrs and I am so grateful. If I  hadn't go on methadone I'd probably be DEAD! If used the way it's supposed to be Methadone is a life saver. The only reason I didn't give it a 10  is because it's also very hard to get free of but I'd rather be in Methadone my whole life than be on Heroine. I wouldn't last to long if I ever got hooked on heroine again. Don't be scared to try it, it's a life saver."


"I started Phentermine on 4/18/12. Starting weight at 170 lbs. I started taking it because having changed my diet and exercising, I could never lose weight. I have always had an athletic build, but after my third child, I could not lose the weight and gained more. So when I started phentermine, I changed my diet again, starting with a light breakfast such as oatmeal, one hour after I take the pill. Every few hours I have a light meal. And I exercise about 2 hours a day. Usually walk 2 miles and then an hour of weights. I just started my 4th week on phentermine and have lost 17 lbs. All phentermine is really doing is training me on how to eat properly again. Weight loss is about portion control and exercising."


"I have been depressed my whole life. A few gears ago I contracted HIV and that sent me over the edge. I lived in a personal hell for years and was hesitant to take an antidepressant. Within two days of taking it I was a totally different person. It was like my eyes had only seen black and white. My life is now full of color and I am so grateful that there are people out there that design medicines like this. I will never stop taking Lexapro. If you are depressed please give antidepressants a try. Don't wait for years to get help when it is available!"


"I took this on March the 7th, after having a condom break. My gynecologist is the one who suggested this pill. I took it about 12 hours after the broken condom, so I was well within range. At first, I was nervous thinking about the worse case scenario. Within one week of taking the pill, I noticed a brownish type of discharge. I had heard about this from other reviews so I wasn't too worried. Then for the next four days, my body felt very premenstrual. Then today, I got my period. It is a week early, but I will take it. I would recommend this to anyone needing emergency birth control. It is $50 but well worth it. You have to get it from the pharmacist with an ID. Just one pill. I will definitely be going back on the pill full time!"


"This will work if you are patient.  I kept on losing my hair until I tried Rogaine. It was the only thing that saved me from losing most of my hair.  I was hesitant to use this at first and did not see signs of regrowth until 7 months. I kept on using this product and all my hair grew back in. I can only suggest you try this, I know how hard it is to look in the mirror everyday and see more and more hair loss. Using Rogaine brought not only back my hair but my self confidence."


"Works okay. I do not get the same "restless leg" issues with this as I have with other over the counter pain medicines."


"I just had my third botox treatment.  The first was great.  It was painful but worth it.  I did not retain urine or have an infection. What a relief. The second one was 7 months later and I had good results.  This third one was nine months later and after 6 weeks I have not had any positive results.

I have an appt with my urologist to see what we can do, but it is very disappointing to go through this with no results. I thought I could control this urge incontinency for life."


"Please don't give up on this product too quickly. For the first week or so, it's going to burn and your skin's going to feel extremely dry and tight. However, it will go away in time! My skin has never looked better after a few months of use. Just remember to moisturize every day, always use sunscreen when it's sunny out (or use a moisturizer with SPF), and use about a pea sized amount (it really goes a long way)."


"I feel a need to give a personal warning against Tramadol. They are not kidding when they say it’s a STRONG drug.

I had, to some degree still have, problems with bad general anxiety, and accompanying bad pains which were oddly un-located, sort of All Around. (I’ve only recently learned that this is not unusual and doctors can’t help apparently.) So I tried all kinds of different drugs from the Net. One which I felt made a difference was Tramadol. So I used it for several years, getting up to insane doses like six hundred mg daily, partly because it didn’t *really* help overall but only suppressed the pain for some hours and then it came back worse."


"Great Seizure control. Low side effects after first 2 weeks."


"Evamist does work for me but I would suggest that you prime the spray before ever leaving the pharmacy. I recently picked one up from a pharmacy only to find out later that it wouldn't spray. I called the pharmacy & was basically told that it was not their problem, I would have to contact the manufacturer. Of course they won't refill it again because I just refilled it. Needless to say, it's very aggravating. Besides that, it's expensive."


"Been on this for a year and some change. Overall I love it, my boyfriend be I don't have to worry about any unwanted pregnancies and it helped regulate my BPD since I no longer have a period or should say didn't from before I put this in (depo shot previously). When on depo I had 1 period in 2 years and it was rough. Yesterday 7/31 I got one on nexplanon it'll be bad I can tell but still beyond worth it. 1 period every 2 years? Awesome. Not worrying for 3 years? Amazing.

Just make sure you are aware of side effects. What works for me might not for you."


"I have been smokefree for 7 years now.  I used the first month pack and part of the second month pack.  That was all I needed.  I never had an urge for a cigarette since.  I highly recommend talking to your doctor."


"I had diarrhoea issues for years which was becoming progressively more frequent up the point where I had 6-9 episodes almost every day especially in the morning. A gastroenterologist discovered the excess bile acid in my bowel during colonoscopy and prescribed me Questran. It is not the most pleasant medicine but I am so grateful, I feel like a normal person again! Not having to be late all the time, search for toilets wherever just in case, panic when stuck in traffic... I take one sachet in the morning just before breakfast. My doctor mentioned that the best time to take it is when our body produces the acid which is very early in the morning. I have not experienced any side effects so far. Good luck to everyone."


"They changed the pill. I've been taking the original version for many years with no problem. Finished my original ones and started on the newer version pills. On Sat, Sept 23rd, rushed to hospital with 201/103 blood pressure.

Something is wrong with this new pill. I hope that no one dies, or has a heart attack or stroke. I am calling the FDA today."


"47 y.o., 6 ft and 282lbs. I sit at a computer all day. Despite hitting the treadmill daily and only eating 1800 calories a day or so, I was still putting on a few pounds a month - every month for a decade. When the 2010s started I was about 215. Its been miserable. Diets just made everything worse. We tried the Mediterranean diet. Nothing helped. Blood pressure sky high. Sleep apnea.  I was slowly dying and I could feel it. Dr. said I could try Contrave. I'd taken wellbutrin before so was skeptical, but why not. That was 10 weeks ago. This morning I was 258. I am eating healthy but normal portions. I'm not on the treadmill all the time. Weight is just slipping off at a steady 2-3 lbs a week. I haven't had the nausea people talk about."


"I'm 24, 5'6, 167 lbs. I started taking phentermine 37.5mg at 8am and phendimetrazine 35mg at noon everyday in December 08. By March 09, 4 months later, I had lost 30 lbs- from 165-135lbs. Yes it was great, but I had 2 take a break from it. After 15 weeks I was experiencing heart palpitations (cardio workouts were challenging) severe dry mouth (to the point where the inside of my mouth was raw and bleeding) Keep hydrated! Just water will not work! This drug makes you urinate frequently. You need to replace lost electrolytes, use Gatorade. You must do weights, lunges etc because no exercise will result in the fat turning 2 flab. Hallucinations started as well. I was very energetic and insomnia set in. "


Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage Prophylaxis

"I have had variceal bleeding.  Feel much better when taking the nadolol.  I didn't take it at first, I took propananlol for a while but quit because I couldn't afford it. At this point the only side effect I can recall is feeling a little tired and dizzy when I first began taking it, and running out and not being on it for about 5 days; I didn't feel good.  I believe this drug is very beneficial for bleeding related to the liver."


"I was on Mononessa until the pharmacy changed their preferred generic to Sprintec. I never have acne and within days of taking the first pill I started breaking out. My period started 4-5 days before it was supposed to and I ended up having 10-11 day periods. On the previous pill I wasn't only having 5-6 day periods. This is the worst birth control experience I have ever had. I tried it for 3 months (mail order pharmacy sent 3 months worth) hoping it was just the first month, but instead I had 3 months of the longest periods of my life."


"I started phen on 4\22\2015 with a starting weight of 226, I am a 5'8  female with PCOS  trying to loose weight  for health and personal issues. As of 4\28\2015 my weight is  now 214. Honestly I am not sure if it's the pills doing or the combination of eating better,(totally cutting out carbs ,sugars) and exercising 3 days to 1 day off. But it's working and I'm happy with the results The only thing I have noticed is dry mouth and heart palpitations. But I notice when I work out after taking the pill I don't notice them.  I have been experiencing  hunger pains as well.  I'm only on the 15mg dose so maybe that's why it doesn't curb my appetite  like it's supposed to. Overall I'm pleased and will continue to loose weight. End goal, 140"


"Too many side effects for a drug that didn't help me sleep."


"I took this medication for about a year with an antidepressant. The combination kept me from suicidal episodes. Unfortunately, the itching was constant and became intolerable so I stopped taking it. Nothing else comparable to the benefits of Lamictal."


"The side-effects far outweigh the benefits for me.  It took about 5 weeks for the good effects to kick in - and when they did, I felt like a huge boulder had been lifted off of my chest, I could cope with things much better.  However, the nausea is still present, even though it's been two months since I started.  What's frightening is the blurred vision.   My vision started getting blurry not long after I started Pristiq, and it has become worse.  It has gotten to the point where the words I'm typing are now blurry and the laptop is less than two feet away from my face.  Am weaning myself off of this and have an appointment with my doctor next week.  Too bad... I was hopeful about this one. "


"Zenpep works great for me, however the cost of the pills are ridiculous! "


"After years of suffering through allergies (year round, anything in bloom, grass, trees, etc.), my doctor gave me a shot of Kenalog-40.  The shot lasts for 6-10 weeks and has relieved all symptoms.  I want to make sure that I don't over use it (as all other allergy medicine I build a tolerance to, and then it fails to work)."


"After EEG showed seizure activity, Neurologist started me on 500mg/day Keppra.  At the 4 hr mark, I felt very spaced out. Couldn't think, hazy, slurring speech, lethargic, etc. Neuro suggested I start taking at night, so that I could "sleep through" the odd feeling.  Now, I WAKE up at the 4 hr mark... on the dot, every single night. I still feel spaced out, and find it hard to get comfortable and fall back asleep. Takes me about an hour to fall back asleep. Sleep disturbances cause me to feel tired during day."


"I was given this medicine to clear up my acne and it has worked so well. For those who say they got stomach aches or had vomiting it is probably due to the fact that they didn't eat a whole meal before taking it. Because it happened to me once and I learned my lesson after that. So don't forget, EAT when taking!"


"Worst medication ever! First time taking it I had PVCs and then the second time had rapid heart rate, headaches, mood swings, and couldn't catch my breath. Normal things were hard to do. NP cardiologist said it is an adverse reaction that she's seen with this name brand. Stopped it and going to a none hormonal IUD."


"I was originally on Yaz and loved it but my insurance changed and wasn't able to get the name brand so switched to the Ocella.  I caused nausea for me."


"I got my insert in November of 2013 since then I have gained over 50 pounds but that was the only downside for me, I have no acne whatsoever and have only had a little bit of spotting but that usually happens when you are close to the end when you need to have it removed. However anxiety and depression have worsened towards the end. By end I mean within the last year to 6 months until it need to be removed."


"If you stay active while taking Wellbutrin you will most likely be happy but if you take Wellbutrin and lie around in bed all day it will not help you feel proactive at all. Wellbutrin helps me concentrate in school when paired with Adderall."


"Accutane made my life better!!! I went on it twice, the first time didn’t really have an effect, but the second time worked. I have been off of it for several months and my face has no zits or blemishes. I still have scarring though but it is going away over time. The dry skin and lips is all worth it in the end."


"I've been SUFFERING from RSD since 1995.Currently prescribed 10mgs methadone 4x per day and Percocet 15mgs up to 5 per day.of course my body has been soooo dependent on this dose it's NOT working any longer. Dr refuses to increase my dose. Anyone have RSD and on something different I might suggest to my dr that I change to?? I really need someones help please"