"I have had problems with insomnia for years. After 8 years of taking Ambien, which worked great for several years, I built up a tolerance and asked my doctor about switching medications. He prescribed Trazodone, and after reading reviews, I had high hopes for the medication. Unfortunately, it did little to help my insomnia and left me with severe congestion and a headache. After 4 or so hours I would wake up with my mind racing and was unable to sleep. My doctor added klonopin. I feel asleep quickly but rarely got more than 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night. Very disappointed."


"I have taken Avelox on several occasions for sinusitis and bronchitis and within two doses, I always feel 10 times better! I am aware that dizziness and nausea can be side effects, but since I have taken it before bed, this has never been an issue.  I am surprised at the number of people who try to take it during the day - take it at night and you will tolerate it just fine"


"Took pneumonia away quickly, however, it does cause diarrhea. I'm on my 6th day of a 14 day regimen. Works well and fast."


"I have been on every antipsychotic you can think of, and none of them has seemed to help. Seroquel helped quiet the voices but I also gained almost 100 pounds. I have been going through this for almost 5 years, getting better then worse again, and the best so far has been Latuda. Been taking it for about three to four weeks and already the voices have quieted, I'm doing things like cleaning the house again, drawing, I'm happier, not overly hungry, and I'm actually losing weight. Kind of scared to get my hopes up since I always seem to get better, then get worse... but so far so good!"


"I learned I have PCOS this summer. I'm 21. I have insulin resistance so I was put on Metformin. PLEASE think twice about taking this medicine. I was supposed to take 750mg twice a day. I have been on many medicines- for my bipolar, ADD, surgeries and I have never had a side effect, or one like this. If I took one dose at night it was 50/50 if I was going to throw up or not. If I took both doses I was 100% throwing up all day. I tried for 2-3 weeks to see if the side effects would go away and they never did. I couldn't live like that and went off it. Now I just have to be careful about what I eat. I am overweight and noticed no weight change. I would rather try to be healthier and weigh less the food-based way than be throwing up on this."


"I've been taking this for just 8 days and it WORKS.

I am 5'8 and weighed 79.3 kilos at my height.. when I weighed myself day before yesterday I weighed 77.2

These pills work because they FORCE the fat out of you and if you eat bad food they don't care where you are or what you're doing at that second... you WILL sh** yourself!

I have a Fitbit and have been making myself walk back from work 25 mins each day so together with normal days walking also average 5-6 miles.

So lost over 2 kilos without a lot of effort in just over a week.

These really work. I'll be buying some more until the beer belly that haunted my late twenties is slayed and I can see my abs again!  :-)"


"I'm 17 years old and got started on birth control because my periods were 9 days long with severe side effects. I first went on the shot called Depo-Provera, that was the worst experience of my life. I was having my periods every single day. The doctors told me it was normal and it would regulate after my third shot; however, the 4th shot came and same issues with no end in sight. Terrible cramps, headache, even vomiting. When my doctor switched me over to Loestrin I had instant results. My period is now regulated to a 4 day cycle once a month. I do have cramps as a side effect, but they have gotten much better. Before Loestrin I would curl up in a ball and cry from the severity of the cramps. I would recommend this birth control to anyone."


"effectiveness lasted 8 months side effects unpleasant"


Immune globulin intravenous and subcutaneous

"The side effects are being down more than I am up.  Headaches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea, diarrhea.  "


"So I've been taking this for about a month and a half now and I have recieved pregnancy symptoms of course. Even when I took the pill I felt them but that patch is worse I learned putting the patch on my thigh doesn't irritate my skin unless I  put it any where on my upper body overall now that im getting used to it I really do like it better then reminding myself  of taking a pill and I actually started loosing weight from it"


"I just got my Liletta inserted about 2 hours ago.  I was mentally prepared for the pain which never came.  There was a little pressure, but no pinch, and no shooting sensation.  I will add that I am 35 and have 3 kids with no anesthesia so maybe my tolerance for pain is a bit above average, but I feel more confident that it was the expertise of my physician.  I did take a prescription ibuprofen before I went and was able to drive to work.  I will be back to update if I experience any side effects that I may attribute to the device."


"I've been on Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 years now and I've loved it. I haven't gained any weight, no acne breakouts and I haven't had a period in 2 years. Its been amazing. The only thing is I have some mild mood swings during my Week 3 and Week 4 of the pill and some breast tenderness. I originally got on the pill for my heavy period and severe PMS and I've had zero cramps and no bloating. Best birth control I've ever been on!"


"Went to the hospital last night for flu like symptoms. While I was there I experienced a sudden migraine. When I told the Dr. he decided to treat me with a cocktail outside of my usual. He gave me Reglan, Toradol, and Benadryl. As soon as the nurse began to push the meds in my IV I felt the worse burning sensation ever! After all 3 meds were in I began to feel closed in, constricted and overall worse. The nurse ran and got the dr and this is when he decided to reveal that the Reglan can make you feel very anxious, he said it should go away in 10 mins or so, and it did but I will never allow them to give me this medication again. I literately tried to rip the IV out of my arm because of it."


"I took a full pill the first day, which was stupid, as I'm very sensitive to medication. I felt like I was on speed. I was talking really fast, my hands were shaking, my heart was beating a million miles an hour, felt like an anxiety attack. I also got a horrible headache and nausea later in the day. I didn't take it again for a month and then I cut the pill into quarters. For a week I took 37.5 mg a day. I got a few headaches, dizziness and nausea through the day, but tolerable. 3 days ago I upped it to 75mg. I still don't feel any help with sleepiness! Still am dizzy, headaches, nausea, lack of appetite. But I'm going to wait it out and keep upping it to 150 and see if it ever starts working. Hopefully the side effects go away soon!"


"Best thing ever. I have been suffering from years of depression and since taking Pristiq I feel alive again. More energy, weight loss, and decreased negative thoughts add up to happiness! Tried others, but NONE compare."


"I've been on this medicine for at least 10yrs. It has been working so far. I was on something else before they found out that I had Mitral Valve Prolapse all I had was tachycardia then they found the MVP and the meds I was on wasn't working so I was put on this."


"Best anti-nausea medication available. Very effective for those undergoing chemotherapy. Also good for conditions when you are nauseous and require a narcotic analgesic - nausea will still subside. If you are allergic to other nausea medications such as compazine and/or reglan, like I am (severe panic attacks), zofran is your safest best (only side effect I have occasionally noticed is slight headache). The only real downfall is the price of the orally disintegrating tablet, because there is no generic. The non-ODT tablet does have a generic, and is also very effective, but if you need relief FAST, ODT is the best way to go."


"I started taking Zoloft 50mg yesterday.  I feel a lot better in terms of my mood.  However, I am jittery.  My hands are trembling, pupils are dilated and have dry mouth.  I do understand that I have to let it work its way into my system so I'm sticking with it.  It's been 1 day!  I'm glad to see that some of the positive responses had the same immediate side effects that I'm dealing with right now.  I am giving it a chance to work, honestly haven't felt anxious all day."


"I switched to lolo because of unbearable side effects with a pill with higher dose of estrin. I have now been using it for a little over a year. I am the most stable emotionally, my skin is the most clear, and my period is super light and lasts about two days. It took about three months  at first for the break through bleeding to stop and I don't always get a monthly period, but it doesn't stress me out because I'm good at taking the pill everyday. Also, I had a bit of nausea the fist week I was on it and my skin was more oily. The nausea went away on its own and I switched to a different face wash- so over all the adjustment was really smooth."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"Been on Safyral for almost 2 weeks. The breast pains are unbearable, but the irregular bleeding and spotting have stopped. Noticing a craving for carbs."


"Helps me somewhat. I was diagnosed recently I'm only 19. I don't bleed anymore thank god I would have bloody stool 6-10 times a day the only thing I do get is really gassy and it hurts is that normal. Also I am on remicade"


"I',ve been using all 3of the products for a little over 3weeks my jawline is worst than ever....they say it could take up to 8weeks or more....I am 49 never had acne like rhis even as a teen..I truly believe if after 1 month and I don't see it getting better then THE PRODUCT IS NOT FOR ME AND WILL NOT WORK.7 days and I am returning the product...don't waste money on the so called previously by rx only product...back to toothpaste and spot treatment.."


"I have been using Vaniqa for just over a week and I can already see a massive improvement. I have very dark facial hair which I have to pluck daily and always had a dark shadow. I am so pleased to say that so far so good, the shadow is disappearing and the hair that's growing back is finer and no where near as dark! Hirsutism is the most embarrassing thing ever. I went to my drs in the UK and was told I was not eligible for this cream on an NHS prescription and so my dr wrote me a private one. When I went to the chemist I was quoted over "


"I wanted to wait sometime before I weighed in on my Benlysta infusion experience. Just had my 8th infusion, what I've noticed is less cutaneous/skin involvement. I still have joint pain, although not as severe. My autonomic nerves have also been affected by Lupus, I see no relief there; still lose consciousness because of random sudden blood pressure dips. I know Benlysta is working because I'd hate to see what shape I'd be in without it, especially with having three types of Lupus (SLE, Tumid and Discoid Lupus)."


"I've been on Below for 2 weeks now and the only side effects I've noticed have been a slight back ache and dry mouth. But I have lost 10lbs so far so its been worth it!! It definitely curbs my appetite but I always eat 3-5 small healthy meals. I hope it keeps going this way for me!"


Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL

"Only been taking it for about a month for high cholesterol.  I have problems with the statins.  So far, Welchol has been pretty low on the side effects.  I have only noticed some minor constipation if I do not take enough liquids."


"I've been on Lexapro 20mg and Vistiril 100mg for about 2 years. They worked at first but I kept having to take higher doses without any results (those were the ending doses). Went to my doctor and she gave me Effexor 75mg in place of Lexapro and it's working wonders! Absolutely 0 anxiety. She gave me the benzo Klonopin as well, but I barely have to use it because Effexor is doing the trick. It's wonderful to have my life back again, and I thank God for giving me a medication that works."


"I started noticing/questioning symptoms on Sunday, bought medication on Tuesday. Applied before bed, after laying down, with no intention of getting back up. I did not experience any of the misery that the other are posting, but have  experienced it with anti-fungal sprays on feet my feet. I can't help but wonder if there is correlation with progression of Infection, perhaps if there is any broken skin or not??

I would absolutely use this medication again without hesitation, even if it were to cause me some discomfort. It is worth it to get my lady bits back in check."


"It did lots of bad things to me. Increased anger . sometimes when upset just pick up a mug and smash it. Could not control it. Also was violent with some one at least twice. Kicked a hole in the wall in hospital . jumped out of moving car. Found it hard to stay in one spot for long . probably had akathisia."


"I hated Junel Fe 1.5/30. Horrible chin acne and oily skin, and even worse mood swings. my sex drive stayed normal and I still had a desire to have sex, but the pill is not worth it for how depressed it made me"


"This creme has done absolutely nothing but make my skin worse. I've been doing it for about 4 weeks now and have seen zero improvement at all. I do not recommend."


"Been on this BC for three months now. I switched to this type in hopes that I would be able to regain my sex drive, but I was a bit put off after seeing such terrible reviews. I'll start by saying I do not experience anywhere near the severity of side effects most people are reporting. I have not gained any weight, but my breasts have filled out a bit. I currently don't experience any mood changes, although between the first and second month I noticed that I was quick to get angry at smaller things much more frequently. This is no longer happening. My only complaint is the acne--I get a few cystic pimples on my chin on the weeks where I am on the active pills. Overall, I am very happy with this birth control."


"I've been on this medication for about two months and I really like it! I prefer my loestron 24 like most people that were on it did and when I was switched to minastrin it sucked big time! Was depressed all the time had terrible cystic acne and had the worse migraine headaches ever imaginable! Since being switched I haven't had any of those side effects the only thing that recently happen was my skin became really sensitive to the sun and I broke out in a rash from it. So now I just load up on sunscreen. Overall I'm really happy with this birth control."


"Better results than any other medications. Improved the quality of life tremendously by reducing pain."


"I have been using Lily NPH Insulin since 1984 and have found it very effective, with minor adjustments, over the years. When I was taking Novo Nordisk's version of NPH my units requirement nearly doubled and I never found it as effective as Eli Lily."


"Diagnosed MS 2/2015; problems started 12/2014
1st Tecfidera:  @4-5 months, many side-effects, horrible flushing, medicine worse than MS, t-cells plummeted.
2nd Copaxone:  @ 2 months: hypothermia (one time very serious), and infections; @9 months, mammogram showed calcification.  Pre-filled needle is thick and painful; syringes are poorly made and slip, causing pain; big lumps at injection site.
3rd Wahl's protocal (level 1 w/supplements) and Radical Remission protocal:  All symptoms resolved, am better now than any time I can remember.  I look forward to MRI next month, will be about 1 1/2 months off meds at that time, and 11 months on Wahls & Radical Remission lifestyle."


"I took Wellbutrin for a couple months, eventually going up to 450 mg a day, and I think it did help a little bit but not a whole lot. From my experience, it would maybe be good for mild depression but I don't think its strong enough if you've been depressed for a long time period. I don't remember any side effects though except maybe a little loss of appetite."


"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!"


"I have had my Skyla IUD for 4 months now. I have no children, The pain to get it inserted was not too bad. After about a month of having it, I would get the worst cramps I have ever got, up to now I haven't got my period. I spot sometimes but other then that I have gained about 15/20 pounds after I got it, I get horrible cramps even though I'm not on my period and I'm always moody. The skyla was not the right choice for me. I'm getting it removed this week. I know I will be relieved."


"So I got my nexplenon in October 2015. Its been ok so far I got my period for 3 weeks. After that its just been spoting here and there that I can deal with. What I can't deal with is the constant headaches. And I feel tired all the the time also have real bad stomach cramps"


"I quit after 6 weeks on Chantix. Been smoking 40+ years about 2 packs a day. Smoke free for 8 days now, the longest I have ever gone. I still want a cig from time to time but no uncomfortable cravings at all. No shakes or anything like that. Maybe just habit. No side effects except sleeplessness the first 2 weeks. That's it. I was concerned that drinking would cause me to cave in but have no desire whatsoever when I drink! It's all good and insurance paid for 5 months 100% no copay."


"I started taking lamictal for my unspecified bipolar disorder a few weeks ago. The results have been remarkable, I could feel the medication start work a few hours after the first dose and it was definitely more than just a placebo effect. I was less flighty and everything just seemed brighter and clearer. My thinking has cleared up and my mood is well controlled even while traveling, which is when hypomania usually sets in for me."


"Let me start about the insertion of the IUD. It's not just a small pinch especially if your cervical is small like mine it will hurt and after the pain is terrible bad cramping . After during my six week follow up I was scared to use a tampon because I was scared it was going to touch the string . How ever sex my sex drive decreased. Before I would be crazy now I'm just okay but scared to be rough because I'm still afraid he was going to touch it . And a lot of out the blew spotting and period . The cramping pain level is 8-10 depending on you . But it's go away come back five minutes later worse than before. I do not recommend you to get it terrible . I would rather have weight gain vs periods and weeks of spotting terrible cramps ."


"Overall it made me feel like my old self. I was interested in all my old hobbies again. One thing I did notice is when I started taking it I would always have intense yawning, all day."


"I'm 23 no children. It didn't really hurt that much going it. A few hours later I had bad cramps which were painful. My periods stopped only little spotting which was brill as I had heavy periods before. This is brilliant. But it's the cramps. They only last 2 mins but they are so intense and its nearly had me crying. But then I haven't had no cramps for 2 weeks but now I've got them again. If it lasted longer I would of had it out by now cause the pain is unreal. I am happy about no periods  hopefully it will settle. I'll give it another few months and if I still have these cramps it's coming out."


"Hi All! I wanted to share my positive experience with the copper IUD. I got the Paragard inserted about 2 weeks ago & I LOVE IT. It was my best option since I never did well on the pill. I haven't had kids & the insertion, I'm going to be honest, hurt unlike anything I have ever experienced BUT it only lasts a few min & it is NOTHING you can't handle. I got my period on time. It lasted heavily for 3 days/spotted for 4. I had mild cramping the first week after insertion but now I'm back to myself 100% & feel great (no cramps/spotting). Sex & orgasms are still great. Every woman is different so I hope this helps you make your decision that it can be right for you. I gave it a 9 because time will tell if it is still this great in the future."


"Just started taking it 2 days ago.  The first day I was very sleepy and was a little like a zombie, so I left work early.  The next day I took the injection at night so I could sleep off any side effects.  I haven't been nauseous at all, but my appetite has greatly diminished, and I think I've lost a couple of pounds already.  My blood sugars went from 260-285 down to 120-180.  So far I'm happy with it.  I'll report back."


"I used to get migraines 3-5 times a week, one of which would usually be severe.

Elavil reduced my migraine frequency to about once a week (if that!). The migraines I get now are extremely mild.

I would highly recommend this medication for migraine prevention."


"I'm a 70 yrs old male and have type II diabetes.  Tried Metformin alone and Jentadueto, but sugar level still a little too high.  Dropped Jentadueto, but  staying on 1000mg Metformin.  Also started Victoza 4 weeks ago (.6 mg 1st week, 1.2 mg 2nd week, and 1.8mg since).  No side effects whatsoever for me.  Appetite down some and I've lost 11 pounds (down to 200 lbs and stable).  BMI just under 25.  Morning sugar level down to 103.  I feel great.  Victoza also has discount coupon available on their website.  I recommend this for those where other treatments for type II do not work well."


"I started on Accuntane on 2nd March and I'm now coming up to finishing my treatment with only 3 weeks left. I genuinely can't express enough how effective Accutane is. My acne was moderate and rather than lesions, etc. I had lots of small spots all over my chin and forehead and beginning to reach out to my cheeks. I went on Duac then oxytetracycline and enthromycin, none of them worked for me! I saw results from Accutane in the first month! My skin did get dry and my lips chapped and flaked badly but if you keep applying E45 and Burts Bees it will keep the flakiness at bay! Honestly I am thankful to Accutane for my new found confidence and I now happily leave the house with no make-up!"


"This was the first pill prescribed to me in my teen years (I'm 32 now). I took them for about 3 years before iIgot off the pill altogether for about 10 years. When I got back on the pill, I was prescribed a different brand and went with it thinking how bad can it be...biggest mistake ever!!! After 8 months of suffering on the other pill, I switched back to my old, trusty Levora. What a relief!!! I experience very little, if any side effects on this pill, and it immediately started to reverse the chaos the other pill had caused my body (weight gain, bloating and severe mood swings). Thank you Levora!!"


"I started taking this medication about 2 months ago for depression and uncontrollable anger issues, both have ceased. I have mild side effects with this medicine, the most notable would be a persistent sore throat, not sure if anyone else is experiencing this, so your input would be appreciated. I'm thankful that there is actually something out there to help with these issues, so far so good and I highly recommend this for anyone looking for relief of anxiety"


"I found out I had a UTI a week after I had my annual physical examination. I did not get my prescription until a week later so I would assume I had the UTI for two weeks to a month. Doc prescribed me to take two 500mg daily. The side affects suck. Night one I did not sleep. I took a 3 hour nap and was up for 16 hours. Day two's morning dose had me nauseous. I just took my night dose so hopefully the side effects won't be bad. My UTI symptoms went away within my first dosage (slight pressure, cloudy urine, sensitivity)"


"I've been taking nytol for a week now and they do work for trouble sleeping as I work night shifts and its hard to sleep when the sun is shining through the window. BUT its making me miss days of work because I will sleep for 14-16 hours at a time, its making me sleep through my alarm (I have the sonicboom alarm clock which shakes the whole bed and is really loud but its now not waking me up) it knocks me out within 30-40 min of taking it"


"It's the best thing ever! My period's are light and I don't have the severe cramps that I had before. The only bad thing is the mild weight gain."


"I've suffered from migraines for about 10 years. Relpax has been the best prescription thus far to relieve my migraines. It usually kicks in within an hour of taking it; my nausea and headache go away within that hour. My insurance only covers 6 in a month, although my doctor told me that they're supposed to cover 8. I used to pay $50 for 6 pills, now I pay $10 with the co pay card I found on their website (thanks to my pharmacist) Unfortunately I get migraines a few times a month, so I use all 6 pills a month. Common side effects I get are sleepiness (when I take a Relpax, it knocks me out like Nyquil) and frequent urination (don't know how common that is) Overall, I'd highly recommend Relpax."


"After having to take Moviprep 3 times I have to say it is absolutely disgusting but does the trick. I recommend taking laxative tablets too as after doing that the last time I only had to take the first half of the prep and my whole bowel was cleaned out"


"My toddler had lice, Dr's swore by this medication.  However it did not work at all. "


"After what started out as "hay fever" and quickly escalated into a head cold, then severe lung infection including shortness of breath and the inability to expel the phlegm I went to urgent care.
They prescribed azithromycin  (500 mg followed by 4 doses of 250 mg) it took 3 days before I started to feel relief. I was feeling very sceptical until I got up this morning With only one more day worth of the medicine I can honestly say I think this stuff is great."


"It's effective in controlling the pain and inflammation related to ankylosing spondylitis, for about 16 hours and then it's followed by headache and return of pain and inflammation.  I've been using it for four days now and will be switching to 2 x day."


"Effexor might have saved my life because at the time I was given it I had damn near given up hope.  Paxil and Zoloft did nothing. Depakote attacked my liver. Lexapro made me numb. Then Effexor was given to me. 2 weeks after taking it I felt better. 4 weeks later, I was back doing things again. Within a year I had all my interests and hobbies back.

Cons:

1.  Withdrawal is terrible. When I miss a dose I feel it. Neck pain. Headache.
2. I've found that I had to increase the dose after two years of usage 75 mg 3x times a day holds me.
3. Not really a con, but when more stress then usual I relapse for a few days with depression but it goes back to normal if you increase dose for awhile."


"I started talking Alli February 18, 2016, I've lost 9 lbs so far (3 weeks)! Week one I did not change my eating habits but I could tell the pills were working due to frequent visits to the rest room. Week two, I started eating healthier and noticed that I wasn't using the bathroom as much. I did not rate alli a 10 because I was constipated for 2 days, although it could be due to the fact thag i am no longer eating greasy goods like I was during week one. Overall I love Alli and it is really working for me. Losing those 9lbs motivated me to keep going!!"


"Sometimes takes several hours to work after being administered but usually relief is dramatic. Best medication I have had to relieve the pain and swelling after an acute attack of gout without having a Cortizone injection in the joint. The injection in the joint is very painful but works quicker, but i.v treatment is the best route."


"I took this pill within 24 hours after me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. It was during my fertile days. I received light bleeding within a week. And two weeks later, I got my actual period. The waiting was crucial!! I experienced bloating, dizziness, and extreme fatigue. Don't stress over it, that could delay your period. Thank God my boyfriend was extremely supportive!!"


"I have had depression since I was a teenager. I have tried pretty much anything you could think of. Nothing has helped me like Xanax. The problem is that doctors don't like to prescribe this medicine. I feel so lost without it and I would only take it when I really needed it. Only 2 or 3 times a week. "


"I got Nexplanon about a month and a half ago. As I've only ever used low dose estrogen birth control pills, Nexplanon sent my mood swings through the roof within the first two weeks. I mean out of control, cry-in-my-car-at-work , ugly mood swings. It was awful. Since those first two weeks things have gotten exponentially better. The mood swings aren't really happening anymore, I don't feel depressed/anxious/sad at all. My skin completely cleared up and I've been losing weight. The spotting has lightened up and I feel normal again. Every body is different- but this is definitely worth a try! If it weren't for the wild mood swings I'd rate a full 10."


"I've been taking lutera for a couple of years now. I recently stopped taking it this month (ran out of refills and need to see the doc again) and regret it to the fullest. I am going through really painful cramps at the moment, which I haven't had for years!!!!!! The only problem I have with this particular birth control pill is that you cannot smoke while taking it. This makes me wonder what exactly is in this one that separates from the other birth control pills that you can smoke with? Either way, because of the deadly combination of smoking and taking these pills, I've stopped smoking. I am 24 now, 5'1, 110 LBs"


"I took phentermine for a month and lost 28lbs. IN A MONTH!! Talk about killing your appetite. My family was getting worried because I never wanted to eat. I had to remind myself to eat at 6:00. I told them not to worry because this is what I wanted (to not sit around and think about food all day). People are talking calories this and work-out that, but on phentermine, you automatically exercise because you have this amazing amount of energy that just keeps you going and keeping your mind off of food. It works and I love it."


"So I've been using the shot for only two months now, nearing the third. it's pretty effective. I haven't gained much weight. I have spotting which my doctor told me that was normal. my only concern are the mood swings and low libido. I have a boyfriend and I feel like the side effects are making me question my attraction to him???? our relationship is good. I just don't understand why I feel how I do. I would be fine except for the constant depression I'm having. thinking about switching to another method, or sticking to just condoms but we all know how that goes."


"This drug is incredible at getting rid of warts.

But I would DEFINITELY recommend using it for one day then waiting 3 days to see how severe your reaction is. I used it on 2 days before getting any reaction, and boy it was a huge reaction. Even the TINIEST amount of aldara causes your vagina to literally swell and burn for days and cause blisters and I used the stuff very sparingly and only on the warts.

For anyone about to try aldara please just try it once and wait 3 days to see how you react before applying any more because man this stuff is strong!!!"


"Sprintec was the first birth control that I started taking when I was 17. I immediately got cystic  back acne (like really bad) a month after taking it. I didn't think anything of it, so I just continued to take it and I thought that the  back acne was a new thing for me. Sprintec gave me my boobs, I had nothing before and I am now a 36c. Though, I have also gained about 30 pounds since I started taking this four years ago (most of the weight gain I contribute to my laziness and poor eating and just growing). Four years later, my cystic acne is still horrible, I have scars like crazy on my back. Recently, I have been feeling not depressed but not happy and I started spotting like every day. I just switched over to Tri-Sprintec to hopefully help."


"I only took this med for 1 week and before starting had clear skin, well within 7 days I had broken out in a pimply rash on my face almost looked like mini pimples, was extremely emotional and moody, very very hungry, and worst of all my post partum bleeding instead of slowing down increased ! I would not recommend this BC to anyone !"


"I had been taking some opiate pain killers for the last five years, due to a low back injury and one unsuccessful surgery.  I was on approximately 90 mg of Morphine and 60 mg of Oxycodone per day until I decided to try Suboxone to quit.  It was about 2 months ago when I started and the Doctor put me on a 6-week taper.  It worked very well. I didn't have any opiate withdrawal symptoms.  I think this is a very good drug.  I had no side effects that I could tell."


"I've had some constipation issues this last month.  I thought I was over them. By his weekend on vacation I wasn't feeling well and then spent a night with cramps and passing a 1/2 teaspoon of diarrhea at a time.  In the morning I took a gasx and one ducolax pill and drank some gatoraid.  I then went out thinking I had six hours of so.  I took three nibbles of the most incredible food and had instant cramping. After spending the whole meal time in the bathroom I lnew I had to take a cab back to the hotel asap-I could stand.  The moment I got to my hotel I had a large loose bowel movement.  The cramps with the ducolax were not worse than what I was suffering the the bowel obstruction/constipation.  I am just so bummed that I couldn't eat."


"After 5 years of abusing my body, my family, everyone around me. I finally went to detox. I cannot say this enough, YOU HAVE TO WANT THIS. Just by taking Subutex isn't going to change your life, you have to change your life, you have to want this. Either stay dirty or stay clean. I have 2 years clean now and love life, I live life now. No more looking for a pill. I got plenty in the cabinet for once. For those that have done it, bravo, the storm might have been rough, but we all made it alive."


"At first this medication seemed like a life saver.  After time I began to augment and I would have to take more and more of the drug earlier in the day.  It caused all kinds of side effects from yawning to compulsive shopping.  I gained about 40 lbs and my blood pressure went through the roof.  After being on this prescription for several years, it was horrendous to get off of.  It has taken almost a year to finally say I am totally free of the DA's (dopamine agonists).  I will never, ever take one of these classes of drugs again.  The side effects, withdrawal and effect on overall health is not worth it."


"My experience has been horrible... I feel like throwing up all the time. The worse part is just the feeling of it. Also, my boobs are sore and my body aches. I feel super blooded and I actually look blooded. I guess, this pill reacts in different ways for different people; however for me has been a horrible experience. Some of the symptoms I have experience are: Calf Cramps, headache, continuous nauseas,  body ache as if I was getting the flue, headaches...."


"For reducing bleed from  Fibroids: I read the reviews but had not used a birth control in over 20 years so I didn't think much about the bad reviews. That has since changed because by the 4th pill I felt horrible. On Friday morning after starting the pill on the previous Sunday I was so sick. I was nauseous, restless, foggy mind, sad and emotionless and I wouldn't have thought it was the pill had I not read the side effects. I will refuse to endure 2-3 months of this. I have a career, a life and a family and I cannot be sidelined because of a horrible drug.

My co-pay was still $43.00 even after my BC/BS paid $88.00 and I wish I had known how bad it was going to be because I could have saved money and days of being sick. . Most medications do not present problems for me which tells me this form of "low dose" hormone is not for me. Reconsider this drug if your OB/GYN prescribes it. I'd actually rather have the laparoscopic hysterectomy and endure that than to be this sick for months."


"I had been on Relafen for years for my osteoarthritis, and I just discovered this summer that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was still on the Relafen and had driven a long ways to see one of my doctors, and the RA was so bad in my knees and feet that it was becoming difficult to walk. I called my Orthopedic Surgeon, and they changed my NSAID from Relafen to Mobic, and within an hour of taking the Mobic, I had relief. What a difference it has made for me! It made such a difference with the inflammation in my joints, and made it easier for me to walk. After taking the Mobic for a few days, I had improved greatly. I have had no stomach or intestinal issues from the medication."


"I started Loryna about 3 and a half weeks ago. I was preparing for an IVF embryo transfer. I wanted to select Yaz as the birth control to prepare for my transfer, but learned Yaz is no longer on the market. This should have been my first clue that a generic form of a drug that was off the market might still not be safe. I started taking Lornya. About a week and a half of taking it, I felt a pain in my calf. The pain intensified to the point I could hardly walk. I decided to check on this and it was found that I formed a blood clot behind my knee. I was advised to stop Loryna immediately. I now have to take 2 shots a day of blood thinners for 3 to 6 months. I also think my IVF will be cancelled because of this. No history of blood clots."


"I was prescribed 2.5 mg/day Abilify to augment 40 mg/day Celexa (for anxiety) and 150 mg/day Trazadone (for insomnia) in order to address my depression as the other 2 medicines didn't seem to help. Within a week I did notice an improvement in my mood and motivation. Nothing earth shattering but noticeable. Hoping my doctor will bump me up next time I see him. I have not had any problems so far concerning increased hunger or any other side effects except for the first 4 days or so I did get heartburn and hiccups but these have passed."


"I bought the monistat 3 day prefilled applicators and used last night. I've used monistat before and never had any issues but oh my godddddd after about 2 minutes I got this awful burning and itching. so bad I couldn't sleep and I had to go in the bathroom and get a cold wash cloth and wipe off whatever I could.  after about an hour it toned down enough to where I was able to fall asleep and when I woke up this morning I still had some burning. never again will I buy this crap! I'll stick to the generic version. don't waste your 20$ on this stuff it's not worth it and made my symptoms 1000x worse!"


"It worked well, but after about two weeks my feet and legs started swelling terribly.  So I had to stop taking it.  After about 4 days all swelling was gone."


"I have been taking Levoxyl for 3 months and my blood tests have gone down from 110 to 65  it's still not normal still under active thyroid. Half my hair has fallen out in the 3 month period. My stomach hurts and the Dr said no Pepcid or antacids for 4 hours after taking the medication. My joints and muscles hurt all of the time and I have insomnia. I think I may be adapting to the meds as I no longer have to spend half the day in the bathroom. Diarrhea has lessened but stomach cramps persist. I was just told I need to increase the Levoxyl to 075 mg. I'm terrified I may end up bald with an ulcer"


"Severe side effects. Very bad drug. Brings out the bad DNA we never knew we had before. Will never take again."


"I've been on medicine 150 for less than a week.  I feel a little high, anxious, nervousness.  But that is a relief compared to the last year sleeping upwards of 20 hours a day with no will to live.  I took 300 mg. 10 years ago and lost 35 lbs within months.  Already 4 days in I'm down 3 lbs quit smoking and keep trying to nap because of habit but can't sleep my life away.  Thank god.  I feel a little manic at times but remember this from before it will wear off.  I already got up last 2 days and exercised haven't done that in 3 years.  I'll report feeling in few months once I'm up to 300mg and stable. 1st day in 3 years where I'm not feeling dread."


"I have been having pain for 5 months now after a bad dental experience. I thought it was my teeth that was causing all of my pain. I felt hopeless with no other options left. No dentists knew what to do. I went to my doctor and said I possibly have nerve damage from the numbing shot (I have permanent numbing too).  This medicine has taken away my tingling feeling from the numbing (although it's still numb, it's not annoying).  The shooting pain through my jaw is gone and my throbbing is gone too. WONDERFUL. I do feel a little dizzy and loopy but I'm so happy."


"I've been taking contrave for a week and a half. I'm now taking the morning and evening pill. Iv'e had very little side effects. A lil groggy the first day taking it. I have lost 4 pounds so far."


"Had lump removed April 2014 15 treatments of Radiotheraphy  then Letrozole. The Doctor only warned about making my already present aches pains worse but felt this was the best for my age now 70.  I went out with Daughter Friday felt had to drag myself around so wiped out I feel need to sit down all the time. Go upstairs to bed time get top of stairs sweating very hot feel like running out of air have to sit down on toilet whilst I cool down. During the day constantly fall asleep. Feel this is a poor life with no energy to do anything.Wake in morning headache. sometimes feel sick."


"I was on Junel FE 1/20 and randomly got switched to this without any notice. Since it was a bit cheaper I decided to try it without complaints, but I have had a terrible time with this pill. I'm an emotional roller coaster and find myself mopey a lot of the time. I can't sleep, I have night time nausea, I'm on edge and get pissed very easily, and I can't stop eating junk food. My sex drive has dropped also and my acne has flared up and now I'm breaking out all over. I've also had headaches which is unusual for me, I never get headaches unless I slept wrong or am very very stressed. I'm going to get put back on Junel before it gets worse."


"I've had Skyla for about three months and have three children. My body rejected a paraguard so I chose this even though I wanted to go without hormones. 1) Insertion: ladies, ask your dr. or midwife if they can forgo the clamps! That is supposed to be the most painful part so it is worth asking if they can insert without them. If your cervix is positioned in the right way, they should be able to and the insertion will be far less painful! 2) I spotted/bled for about 5 weeks afterward, it was a pain but tolerable. Mild acne and cramps, bloating and some constipation. In fact, this week has been the worst cramping yet, not sure what to think."


"I got this put in roughly 7 months ago, and honestly I've had no problems at all. I was, like many, nervous because of all the horror stories I heard about bleeding and moodiness and decreased sex drive, but decided to try it. I have had no prolonged bleeding, I get a 3-4 day long period once a month. I am not moody at all which is great, because the pill made me crazy. And I haven't noticed a significant difference in my sex drive, though it has decreased a little - my boyfriend and I have had no problems. I'm glad my body reacted positively to this, because it is a very efficient method of birth control. I truly recommend at least trying it to see how your body reacts, and be sure to remember to give it some time to settle in."


"On day 7 of Beyaz.  I'm 22, and I was previously taking Femcon.  I discontinued because of severe anxiety that could or could not have been related to the birth control (it's hard to tell sometimes if the symptoms are the pill, or just you).  I took a year break off of birth control before starting Beyaz.  So far, I have mixed feelings.  I have been feeling panicky, and moody, but again, I'm not sure if that is a product of the birth control, or my GAD.  I also went back on birth control for my skin, because I have bothersome acne.  I have been developing pretty severe headaches, and I have also been feeling nauseous.  My doctor said these symptoms will go away with time, so for now I am going to stick it out and see."


"Well this medication has worked VERY well for my ADHD! It helps me concentrate and makes my mood overall more lifted! I Notice energy and a desire to do work and complete tasks instead of being a lazy couch potato like before. Side effects: Anxiety, Depersonlization and Derealization on this medication sometimes makes you feel like a robot! And heart rate goes up also! But it worked much better than Adderall. Adderall gave me bad anxiety and higher heart rate! Much stronger and more positive mood from Dexedrine. "


"I've had ADD my whole life and just started take this year I'm 19.
Pros-
You take it in about 30mins it kicks in
Your heart starts pounding you feel a high and then you can focus on something for about 2-3 hour
Cons-
It makes you focus on one thing so if you want to do anything else you can't
It gets rid of your hunger
Give you horrible headaches
Makes you mad at anything when it wears off
Makes you want to take more and more to feel that high again
I really don't recommend it."


"Effexor helped me see the reality of my life when I couldn't. I took Zoloft for a while (up to 150mg) and I felt more numb than "happy". When I switched to a family doctor from my psychiatrist, they recommended Effexor XR; I've been taking 75 mg a day for the past four months and my life has done a complete 180. No depression, very little anxiety, and I finally have CONFIDENCE. I have more friends now than I ever did, a wonderful new relationship that I could never have foreseen myself happening, and I'm performing really well academically. Best decision of my life was taking Effexor- I can immediately see a difference in my thought processes when I forget to take it for two days at a time."


"Started Lexapro 2 days ago. Haven't taken 3rd dose yet.  Been on buspirone (BUSPAR) which has helped.  Lately needed something more due to some travel.  Have severe headache.  Couldn't sleep last night. Very very dizzy.  Waiting to hear from the doctor. Tried Cymbalta with a very similar reaction.  Doesn't look like I'm going to be able to tolerate it.  "


"I suffer from year-round allergies to at least a half dozen allergens. My doctor has had me on Claritin and Nasonex. While they didn't completely alleviate my symptoms, he had no other suggestions. When I ran out of Nasonex, I decided to forego the hassle of stopping by my doctor's office to pick up a prescription and instead got Flonase from a nearby Walgreen's. This stuff is the best! It alleviated all of my symptoms (constant runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion). So much so that I can breathe thru my nose at night without my usual Breathe Right strip. Thank you GSK!"


"DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT TAKING THIS! I took it back it 2014 for a few months and took my dose about 4 hrs late. Let me tell you, I thought I was going to have to be put in a psych ward. I laid down to go to sleep and had brain zaps (loud bang and pops in your ears that aren't really there). I saw birds dying at my face, I felt a demon trying to smother me into my bed and saw children burning in a house! All because my dose was late. My Dr told me to wean off immediately. I was terrified to lay down at night because this continued to happen while I was trying to get off it. NEVER BEEN SO THANKFUL IN MY LIFE TO BE RID OF SOMETHING! After my experience and reading about others' experiences, I can't believe it's still available to ruin lives!"


"I was prescribed this drug after a chest infection had returned an the initial antibiotics had not 100% worked. Within a day I had gotten a lot worse, and began passing out and ended up in hospital for 6 hours. They informed me that this drug was not always reliable and they had a woman in the ward for 6 weeks due to her taking these for 3 days. Reluctantly I came off this drug and went back onto a longer dosage of my initial antibiotics. Needless to say I got a lot better quickly, and the infection had disappeared within a week."


"I took this medicine about 6 years ago for depression and PTSD . This is a horrible medication, doctor I saw told me it was a magic drug for depression. Magic as in the sense it is god awful and turned me into a monster. I went from being depressed to being super depressed. I think I suffered from all of the side effects listed, and now that I had a genetic test to find out why medications didn't work on me , I know why. Being a poor metabolizer made it so the medications build up in my system and I get the horrible side effects, and this one was no different. The withdrawal from this was god awful almost unbearable, from the brain zaps, to the uncontrolled crying, all the way to a 1 day hospital stay. Stay away"


"This was the only medication that helped me to deal with morning sickness, that actually it was never just in the morning, I was sick all day and all night... It makes you sleepy but it's not like you can't get out of bed, they tell you to take 2 before bed another one in the morning and one more at noon, but I'm just taking one before bed time and one in the morning so I don't feel super sleepy and it works perfectly for me! No more sickness and I can eat anything I want :) plus it's super safe for the baby!"


"A nurse at a psychologist put me on this drug along with Prozac over 3 years ago. She told me it would be a band-Aid until the Prozac start working. I went for a follow up appointment a month later and she said since it's working she didn't want to change anything. Months went by I still felt great no panic attacks, nothing. Started to gain weight and felt extremely sleepy during the day so I wanted to start weaning off-spent 1 1/2 yr trying to wean myself off only to start the withdrawal symptoms - electrical shocks, extreme night sweats and nightmares.Finally I weaned myself to .5 mg Klonopin and 10 mg of Prozac. Last Friday night (10 days today) I came home and flushed the pills. going through hell now. Don't start, get help naturally!!!"


"I had no problem tolerating Actonel, but when my prescription plan changed me to alendronate sodium, I almost immediately began having so much trouble with my knees that I can no longer use walking as my weight-bearing exercise, which is crucial to prevent."


"I had unprotected sex yesterday. Today I went to the clinic and got this econtra ez pill. I never took this one before, I usually get plan b one step. After I took the pill, I got dizzy and had a headache the whole day. I'm not sure if this pill is going to work. Can someone please tell me ? Should I take another emergency contraceptive pill ?"


"Went to see Dr due to lethargy, low sex drive, fat gain, muscle loss and general "blah" feeling.  41yr old male.  Was prescribed 100mg/week.  Self injections.  Within 4wks was feeling about 75% better and as time goes by...just keep getting better.  Definitely a great medicine."


"Basically I wanted to get my period a little earlier so I stopped taking my birth control on Friday December 4. That Friday and Saturday were the last 2 days before I was supposed to start taking the sugar pills. Anyway, I completely forgot to tell my boyfriend that I hadn't taken the pill that day and he 100% finished inside me. I freaked out and within 30 minutes we went to the store and bought plan B one-step. It is now Monday December 7, 3 days of not taking my birth control and I haven't had my period yet.I'm really scared. I've been bloated and kind of gassy but I'm scared that I'm just subconsciously making myself think that I'm experiencing the symptoms of my period. Please help me out"


"Had been on REMICADE since 2003 (11 years) 5vials every 4weeks. Doctor took it away due to issues with the infusion dept. I hate not being on REMICADE. REMICADE did wonders for me, it gave me life back and unfortunately I am back to where I started 11+ years ago. I am having difficulty with everything, I can barely type this comment."


"This is pretty much ineffective for me.  I lay in bed for over an hour trying to sleep and if I do happen to fall asleep I wake up many times throughout the night.  I guess I need something stronger."


"This is a miracle drug. My husband had hepatitis C, genotype 1, for 30 years. We decided not to try interferon because of side effects, length of treatment, and low cure rates for his genotype. He took Harvoni for 12 weeks. Absolutely no side effects-he felt like he took nothing at all. And amazingly hepatitis C is now gone. It has been over a year since the end of treatment, and he is still virus-free."


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"I never review meds, but felt I had to this time. SO many scary and daunting reviews online for this medicine had me absolutely dreading my Colonoscopy prep. Honestly, this prep was totally a breeze. I chilled it first, used a straw, and bit a wedge of lemon before each dose. NO problems getting it ALL down within less than ten minutes for each liter (Split dose regimen). I have a narrowed esophagus and sometimes have a hard time drinking that much even when it's something I really enjoy--so I was surprised that my worst fears didn't come true. My advice is to "just do it". My exam went great, and now onto the victory meal!"


"only took the medication for 5 days, had read about it online after being prescribed it and got really worried at all the awful side affects. I experienced nausea and headaches and slight itchiness while on it and was glad to finally get off of it. It is my 3rd day off of it and the itching has got worse and all over now. I only have a few tiny redish bumps though and I am experiencing anxiety on and off randomly and just feel weird  and have also caught a cold (sore throat/cough). will never take this medication ever again and I severely advise against it."


"Monistat 3 sucks. I am up right now at 2:56 am writing this review so that you all know not to buy this product. I am currently laying in bed with severe burning down there! I am not pleased at all, this is my first out of 3 days, I don't think I will follow up the "treatment". I read that eating yogurt can clear it up, I'd rather try that then go on with this product."


"I have had very bad anxiety and subsequent depression now for about 8 years. I also come from a background of extreme emotional abuse which I think was the largest contributor of my panic and high anxiety and fear. I just began Paxil last week....WOW...I really don't know why I waited so long to seek medication advice. Unfortunately it took a suicide attempt to get me where I am today but even after 1 WEEK I feel just so much better. I'm not having severe side effects becasue my Dr. told me to start gradual, which I did and I think that lessened the side effects signifigantly! I will keep updating with my progress but so far so good!"


"I am taking 1 pill a day and today is day 9 and I have lost 9 lbs so far. I can handle losing a pound a day!"


"I've been on Kariva for 1 month and have had several side effects.  My moods swing more so than usual, going from happy and giggly to angry and screaming the next.  My abdomen is bloated, I am gassy to the point of severe pain, and I have had bouts of diarrhea and nausea.  The first day of my period, I felt so awful!  The pain was less than when I was not on birth control pills, but I had horrible gas pains, diarrhea, and I threw up.

I will give Kariva another 2 months to see if I adjust to it over time.  If I don't, I'm definitely asking my Gynecologist to switch me."


"I found it to be the best medicine for me. I was put on several newer antidepressants and I hated side effects especially weight loss. I am a very physical person who struggles to keep weight on and this helps me in this situation also."


"Was prescribed this Toujeo insulin pen, caused vision lost.  Stopped use vision was restored."


"1st update... I'm beginning week 2 on Phentermine and I'm very pleased thus far! I lost 7 lbs in week 1 bringing me down from 179 to 172. My energy level is high and my appetite is low!! I'm not counting calories but I'm eating  healthy food in smaller portions. As I said in my 1st post, my seizure condition limits outside exercise but I'm staying very busy doing everything VERY fast inside my house! HA! I'm looking forward to seeing what week 2 brings!!"


"I have problem with frequent uriantion especially at night. I started taking Rapaflo with the following effects:
1- Urinary symptoms improved some what
2- No orgasm
3- No ejaculation
4- Stuffy nose
5- Muscle ache
So I decided to have frequent urination and I stopped taking Rapaflo."


"I was on the Depo for about 2 1/2 years, and after some initial spotting (about 9 months) I loved it. Super easy, nearly painless, very effective. If it weren't for the bone loss controversy, I'd still be on it. I didn't notice any side effects, my period was replaced by light spotting about 3 weeks before I was due for my next shot."


"I have bladder cancer and after many BCG treatments the pain had gotten almost unbearable to the point where I was going to quit the treatments. My doctor gave me Prosed DS and Percocet to ease the pain. I am taking 5/325. The pain has been reduced to being very livable with. Thank goodness for this wonderful medicine. I will take it for about 3 days and then will go to Tylenol and the Prosed Ds if still needed."


"I have had Generalized Anxiety since a child along with panic issues. I'm now 28 and continue a life of anxiety. I had my share of drug abuse as well to self treat my anxiety but in the end all that stuff made my anxiety worse. Not my fault my docs could not treat me. I've been on a variety of anti depressants and anti anxiety meds but I don't get access to benzos anymore, even if I have a panic attack because my doctor refuses to ever trust me with anything addictive so I'm stuck with meds like mirtazapine. It is great for sleep that's for sure. Also great for nightmares. Oh man the nightmares I've had! Great stuff I say. The nightmares.. Not the drug. I've been on it over a month now at 7.5mg and I still have a lot of anxiety."


"Lost 3 pounds in three months."


"I had been on Aviane for years but my medical insurance changed and my doctor switched me to Microgestin. I've always been an emotional person, so I couldn't tell you if that has changed, but my periods are light if I get it at all. 2 months out of the 6 I didn't even bleed, which I don't mind one bit! My sex drive is at its peak, so no negative effects in that department. Overall, no complaints."


"Had suspected UTI (AGAIN!) for past 2 weeks. GP prescribed Nitrofurantoin today. Took one 50 g pill with dinner and water this evening but  hours later am still feeling awful. Have sense of being spaced out and confused.  have been sitting quietly, no tv, for hours as this was quite scary. Couldn't concentrate on tv or book. Don't know if I should continue with this and take 2nd pill, or just get usual alternative tomorrow, can't remember name of it.  Any advice would be grateful thanks."


"I have been taking Pristiq for 6 months. The first two months, nothing happened. The third and fourth months were great. I was well balanced, no longer angry all of the time. I had motivation to do things, and I felt like I finally had the ambition to do something with my life. And then Pristiq just stopped working for me. As if my body had grown immune to it. I am still talking it regularly every day but I feel just as horrible as I felt before I started taking it. I am going to see a doctor next week to find out why it just stopped working for me. It's not fair! I read so many reviews on how it has changed peoples lives and fixed their depression. I was so happy to think that I'd gotten the same result. I can't find a reliable drug."


"I have been on depo for about 7 years and am now just switching over to Kyleena (IUD). This was the best birth control for what I needed at the time. At the start I had severe cramps and highly abnormal bleeding. This was the ultimate lifesaver! After about 6 months of abnormal bleeding (this is very common when first starting depo), I stopped having a period all together. I would have given this a 10 if not for the more recent side effects I started experiencing. In the last year or so, I started experiencing a steady state of feeling down/low, easily agitated/quick to anger, and low libido. After some research I found other testimonials of people experiencing the same mood changes after being on depo for 5+ years. Only reason I'm switching."


"After a recent medical diagnosis, I had a difficult time coping and felt a tremendous sense of fear and worry constantly. Brought me to the point I was physically ill everyday and having panic attacks frequently. Xanax is wonderful when you find the right dose. Too much and I became a zombie. 0.25 MG was my perfect dose. It brought me down from panic and allowed me to take a step back and deal with my problems rationally."


"I've been taking medication for my depression for over 10 years now.  This medicine was prescribed to be about 3 weeks ago.  I hate this stuff.  It made me extremely tired and down. I was even more depressed than I have been. I had zero motivation to do anything. It was terrible.   I didn't experience too much nausea but I also took it at night right before bed."


"Not effective at all for me - I know it works for some, but not me"


"Hi can any body help I'm taking 20mg citalopram a day I've. Been on them for 16 days I'm feeling a bit better but still feeling strange and still. I can't enjoy things like I use to can some body tell me please this was all down to smoking weed. Please keep weed as it wrecks lives."


"Around the age 35 I started experiencing painful and embarrassing cyst acne on my chin. Birth control and spironolacton got it under control to the point I stopped taking it after a few years. It came back as bad a ever and this time the medication wasn't working. I started aczone about 6 weeks ago and it's amazing! I do have to make sure I use it daily. If I do start to get any new acne, it knocks it out quickly in just a day or two. Helps a ton with any redness. Very happy with this product."


"I used the 1 day monistat at first i was like oh wow i dont feel a thing but 45 mins later after peeing the itching was intense as was about to wash it off but i applied more cream and right now it feels ok a little burning but over all it's fine we'll see what happenes later tonight or tomorrow lol. Kind of scared reading all these reviews."


"I am 38 and have had psoriasis all my life. I have used everything I could get my hands on and only had brief relief over the years. I started Stelara in March 2011 and 3 weeks after my first shot I was 100% clear. I just took my 3rd shot and I am still 100% clear. If anyone has the facility to try this they should, this medicine really works. Thanks to the creators of Stelara, I wish I had started it before. I go everywhere I possible can without a shirt now..yeah!"


"Works so fast. Best help I ever had to control irritable bowel syndrome. Doctors should have given this a long time ago instead of me suffering for 25 years."


"Cant make it through a day without it."


"Being on testosterone has completely changed my life for the better. I no longer suffer from extreme psychological distress associated with my condition. The only thing I don't like about it is having to inject myself once a week for the rest of my life. My doctor does not have the time to do it. I have thought about switching to gel but at 20x the cost, it isn't worth it. I have been on testosterone for almost 4 years and self-injecting for 3."


"Fish oil is such a wonderful alternative to medication! We were opposed to medication due to nasty side effects and other reasons, but with fish oil, there are none, and yet our son's focus has improved drastically. I would absolutely recommend both fish oil and Krill oil for focus, just make sure it's a high quality fish oil that is toxin tested."


"It is an effective product; I take about 2 pills every 2-3 days and they work predictably, usually about 10-12 hours after taking them. Many people have complained about cramping, but the cramps are actually generally quite mild, as long as you drink at least a glass of water right after taking the pills."


" When my medical care first stopped giving me my Methadone for chronic pain, I was switched to a 25 mcg. Fentanyl patch. It did nothing at all. I was then moved up to 37 mcg's of Fentanyl. Again, it didn't work. My PCP finally put me up to 50mcg's, but no luck. Now I'm on 100 mcg's of Fentanyl, and it still doesn't work at all. This medication is worthless, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. I'm finally going to see another pain doctor and get on something that actually helps, so I've got my fingers crossed. The bottom line is that at least for me, Fentanyl patches are absolutely useless!"


"I gave have severe depression for 15+ years and I've been on everything. Viibryd was great at first but at full dose of 40mg I have plateaued. I am more stable mood wise still struggling. I had high hopes and in general it's great due to the fewer side effects."


"Received my first shot yesterday in term of effectivity I'm not sure yet however I did have some severe side effects following the injection. Dizziness, sweating, and I fainted however it passed in about 10 minutes."


"Took one Aggrenox in the morning and one at night and it caused extreme nausea, headache, diarrhea, stiff joints, and weakness all night and vomiting in the morning. This was prescribed after one cardiovascular event. Had tried Plavix 75 mg for 4 months with poor results. Then tried Plavix 159 mg for 6 weeks and still no results in platelet test."


"The worst BC ever.I have just used it for 3 days and I have headaches and I threw up every single day.Do nothing other than sleeping like a log.This medicine was prescribed to control the abnormal bleeding I had and guess what I have the bleeding + these extra bonuses.Hate this medicine to death.Iam a person with no allergies to anything I know as of now.My body is pretty strong while other people around fall sick I remain totally unaffected.I will rate this medicine a negative not even a zero"


"Just had my first injection yesterday.  I felt better right away.  I was really surprise at the fast response!"


"I got the Liletta March 2016 after I had my daughter. The procedure wasn't too painful for me and was quick. When I first got it my periods was light and had spotting here and there. Since November of 2016 my periods have actually stopped. Personally I love this birth control and glad I got it."


"First time having a coloniscopy and am grateful to have found this site and read such a variety of experiences. I drank two doses of Gavilyte-G, totaling 4 liters after following a prescribed diet. I drank 2 liters starting at 6:30 p.m. one evening and the next 2 liters the next morning starting around 6:30 a.m. My coloniscopy was set for 12:30 p.m. that second day. For both the evening and morning doses, I drank abiut 8 oz every 10 to 15 minutes. For the first dose, it took three hours before the medicine really started to work, but once it did it was very effective. I went to bed around 12:30 a.m. and slept fine without disruption. The morning dose worked immediately. Skin burned at times, but vaseline helped."


"I just started lamictal, after tapering off of topamax. Topamax did nothing for me. I have disorder 2 in which I am more manic. I've been on it 3 weeks and so far I have been episode free, which is good for me considering I am a rapid cycler. I've done a lot of research on lamictal and it appears to meet my needs the most. And it's weight neutral. (Topamax never made me lose wight either). Also it doesn't halt your emotions like say lithium, where you are neither nor sad you're just emotionless. I hate that. Lamictal was a great choice for me so far so good!"


"I have been on Jolessa for about a month due to having excessive cramps and bleeding so I was excited to try not having a period for three months, but so far everything is fine no bad side effects except a little acne. So far a good birth control."


Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

"I will take this medicine the rest of my life if it means no more bacteria.  I know that's an exaggeration. I have had diarrhea everyday, which is burning my skin around my Anus. I can live with anything as long as I'm  on  the right path to recovery. The diarrhea occurs all day long, without much time to get to the bathroom. But I expect many bowel movements since I'm ridding myself of a digestive bacteria. I highly recommend this medicine pack, with positive thoughts of 100% recovery in my near future."


"I've had Fibromyalgia for a long time and have tried all kinds of medicines from Percocet, Vicodin, Darvocet, Dilaudid, Muscle relaxers, Tramadol, Lyrica, Cymbalta, etc... I was on the Tramadol for about 6 years and was taking close to 300 pills a month (about 12 pills give or take a day) nothing was helping my pain enough and the hard medicines like Percocets, etc would work 50% for about 1 to 2 hours and my pain would be back! I finally got sick of it and told my doctor and he suggested "Suboxone". It has been my miracle! It helped my pain level 70 to 80%! It also helped me to get through the withdrawals of not taking the narcotics! The only bad thing is going through withdrawals when you stop or run out of the Suboxone! But while on it it's great!"


"As a child I always had problems with being very hyper and I couldn't pay attention like other children in my class. My teacher noticed it and told my mother about things that could help me. My mother had me tested and put on Adderall. Within a week I can honestly remember a change. At first it made me feel very funny and zombie like but after it got in my system my family said I was totally different person. I also suffer with dyslexia, but this medication helped me with that too. I was put on it when I was 7 years old. When I was 20 I stopped taking it since I was out of school. I couldn't hold down a job and things just got really bad for me. Then I had my baby boy and decided I had to be put back on it. Best thing that happened to me."


"I have completed four weeks of sovaldi and daklinza, and my one month blood work shows the virus is undetectable. I have had very few super mild side effects, and if I wasn't sort of looking for them might not even notice. I feel like my heart beats hard sometimes and have had some episodes of palpitations which gives me anxiety, but that's it. It's a dream compared to what I've heard about past treatments and im so glad its available and that my insurance finally approved it!"


"I had my Implanon inserted 4 weeks ago. I had my period for 5 days after insertion but it was the same length of time and flow as my period on the pill. After that I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding yet. I have noticed, however, weight fluctuation of about 5 pounds but nothing crazy. I was nauseous for the first week, and now am noticing a bit of emotional liability (I cry at the drop of a hat, I can't watch tv without crying). But so far it doesn't bother me. I'll probably put in another review if anything changes. As for now, so far so good! "


"I read hundreds of reviews, talked to my doctor about belviq. He was very thorough with making sure I was healthy enough to take the med. I started day 1 yesterday (5/20/15). Within 2 hours my appetite was completely gone. I was extremely nauseous. I was expecting to be tired but not to the point of feeling so "drugged and intoxicated" that I couldn't even barely move with out the room spinning and vomiting. I had severe anxiety with this experience. I am not taking another dose. I will just be more self disciplined  to eat right and exercise more. In my opinion, anything that makes you feel so badly can't be healthy for your body. I  very happy for those that it worked for!!"


"this is the first review I've left in anything ever because I think as girls it's important we have eachothers backs on things like this. FIRST. When you take this, be sure to have a bottle m of wine ready and some serious distraction. Don't think you can just pop it in and feel better in a few hours. This thing will burn and itch like the devil himself is inside of you, BUT. you're putting something in you that's expected to treat you over night that is really supposed to be span of 7-10 days. That's a whole lot of chemicals in your already sensative lady parts. So it will burn and itch like hell, and I wouldn't recommend it if you have a low pain tolerance. But if you can open a bottle of wine and clean your house. Promise it works!!!"


"Eased my chest tightness when coughing after first day.  Took for 3 days then starting experiencing stomach cramps, diarrhea, and gas pressure.  Gave me a funny taste in my mouth that I coudn't get rid of.  Did not take the last 2 pills.  Would rather have a cough then stomach issues."


"I was given this for migraines. I can't blame my doctor for prescribing this about 7 months ago when I told her I was a raging maniac who was blowing up faster than a ballon at a carnival on Seasonique....but as a result I have gained a disgusting amount of weight. My bra size went from a 34D to a 34F! Nothing fits comfortably on the top or bottom because my bottom grew as well. How is it natural to get your period for one day or not at all? The worst is I have LOST MY SEX DRIVE."


"I have been on Navane for almost 30 years.  I have had two psychotic episodes and they have occurred only when I went off this medicine.  I have tried other medications but I feel most secure on Navane.  The side-effects are: some drowsiness and feelings of depression.  Otherwise, I feel more natural on Navane than on any other anti-psychotic medication I have tried and that's why I will continue to use it."


"I am 20 years old and just started taking this medication because I was having trouble in school wrapping my head around the massive amount of data we have to learn at school. I have noticed a HUGE improvement on my comprehension while reading in my book, and much more interested and focused on everything my instructor says during the period of class time, and I actually remember it. It helps me complete my projects in school and stay focused on one task instead of walking around aimlessly wasting time seeing what everyone else is doing and saying "I can just do that tomorrow, or later on." I can finally sit down and get things done the way I should be. No crashing at the end of the day, or jitteriness."


"Work very well. No talk in the head, no visible hallucinations only once a day something minor. More energy overall, took 6 months of xeplion to get there. Can laugh. No depression. Hard to meet friends and feel relaxed though."


"First time I got Gout I was 14 then never had it again till I turned 40. 1 attack a year led to 2 then 3 and 4. The pain got worse every attack. I went on Allopuranol 3 years ago and it brought my Uric acid down to below 3 but the side effects were starting to bother me. I went  off it for a year and the attacks started up again. I went on Uloric 80 mg a day 2 months ago and it's a life changing solution. No side effect and and no attacks. What more can I say."


"At age 72 I had 4 weekly shots of Orthovisc on both, bone-to-bone knees. During the first 45 minutes after  injection the knees feel like brand new again. Then, it  wears off. But..after 2 weeks upon completion of the 4 shots, my knees feel wonderful. An amazing treatment, give it some time to really start working."


"I am using minox for 4 months , it worked a lot to me on the top region. am doing this review for those who are worried about the issue . I was one among those who searched for  the reviews. but it worked perfect for me. I still  have heard for many it doesn't work.  I am happy that it worked for me . I don't how long am gonna use this . I'll try to use it as long as I  can. Because I had great result and hope that this result will last for long time. I don't have much side effect coz I used one ml in the morning and one ml night.  But when I tried 2ml straight away at night I had some drowsiness in the morning..just try this for 2 to 3 months if it works then continue or if it didn't just leave it  don't continue it."


"I was taking Xarelto for DVTs in my right leg. For the most part the drug went as expected. Until I got a nose bleed. When it started it was like any other. Then the bleeding started like a cut vein. And it would not stop. I was rushed to emergency at a local hospital, where they shoved 2 devices that were to help it stop. They did not work and the ER doc on hand had to put larger ones in. I was told at the time there wasn't any drugs that would slow the bleeding down. It was time and compression that worked. It scared the hell out of me. As of now I will not go back on it due to these effects. And also due to my work. If I got a bleed in the place I work, it'd be disastrous."


"I suffered from horrible acne on my chest and back and mild acne on my face and was prescribed Oracea. At first I was really against taking a pill for acne, but this stuff worked. It is to this day the ONLY medication that works to take my acne away. No side effects, worked great with my birth control, and you could skip a day or two and it wouldn't cause breakouts. I used this with a topical cream known as Aczone. These two together work WONDERS! So sad that I can't take it anymore it's really expensive if your insurance doesn't cover it. I'm on Minocyclin at the moment and it's not working and I'm having horrible side effects :( if your insurance covers Oracea and you suffer from acne--HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting this!!!"


"Works like a charm, although the strong doses cause diarrhea after a couple of days."


"It opens your airways"


"Used Nuva for two years from 18yrs old to 20 and it was a dream come true, only positive side effects if any, easy periods, and no pregnancies.
HOWEVER - after the 2.5 year mark I started having pain & sensitivity in my left leg only, bleeding/sensitive gums, and worst of all chronic yeast infections.
It all started happening out of nowhere so I went a while not thinking it could be Nuva. After many trials I took the thing out and now my gums, legs, and vagina are back in working condition.

I think NR has long term effects that aren't recognized yet. I had a great time with it for 2 years and suggested it to all my friends, but it really turned on me down the line.
 Luckily, you can just take the thing out and the hormones leave with it!"


"Mirtazapine has helped me on more than one occasion.  I've cycled through the gamut of antidepressants including but not limited to: Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, etc., but nothing really worked until Remeron.  Thought I was okay to stop all medicines a year ago and did fine for awhile but now feeling awful again; depressed and underweight.  Renewed my script today and taking my first dose of R.E.M.eron tonight.  Bring on the munchies!  I just love a donut."


"I have been using NuvaRing for a couple years now and so far it's been great! Without some form of birth control I'm a roller coaster of emotions and Nuvaring has really helped balance my hormones and keep my cycle on a 28 day schedule. I have also noticed a significant reduction in cramps and much lighter periods. My only concern is that it's not going to be effective against pregnancy, but I have been using it as the directions instruct so I guess only time will tell, but they say it's just as effective as the oral pill. My boyfriend has commented that he can feel it, but it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal for us so far."


"I took 1 pill and about 6 hours later, I was getting out of my car and woke up on the sidewalk. I had passed out with no warning signs or symptoms. I passed out again within 2 minutes of the first time. I went to the local Urgent Care and after speaking to the doctor, he believes it was a side effect of the zpak. That is the only change in any food, drink or medication for weeks. I was not overheated and I was hydrated prior to passing out."


"Beware!! This med worked well to lower bp, but I have been on 40mg for 3 years now this slowly caused problems I didn't catch on to immediately such as severe pain in feet top and bottom like planter fasciitis extremely painful to walk on. Stiffness in legs like bad arthritis pains woke up so stiff. Possibly caused depression weight gain and lack of sex drive. Fatigue. No energy also was diagnosed with under active thyroid. Also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Stopped taking Metformin for 2 weeks now only noticed slight improvement in foot pain. Been off of Benicar for 5 days seeing improvement each day pain in feet going away also stiffness going away I'm 50 y.o female felt like 90 years old body in so much pain."


"I received my first shot in March 2016 after being on the pill for 5 years. At first I loved the shot. I didn't have to worry about taking it at a set time every day (which I was terrible at) and my period has completely gone away. About a week before I was due for the second shot, I noticed an increase in my acne on my face, chest, and back as well as some spotting. That was the first week of June 2016 and I haven't stopped spotting since. My acne has also gotten significantly worse and I have never struggled with acne like this before in my life - even as a teenager. My stress level has increased significantly and I've gained over 20 pounds since June 2016. I will NOT be going back in November to get my 4th shot."


"I am 30yrs old. I started getting headache's when I was about 11 yrs old. This is the only medicine I've found that will help my headaches."


"I have had terrible visits in the ER rooms for breathing and stomach trouble. They Protonix and Pepcid;neither of which worked at all. I was just miserable. Finally -- I  decided on my own to try Zantac because I thought the packaging looked cool. LOL. (That's me -- always into the boxes!) and WOW what a difference. The last week I have actually been able to lie down and sleep at night without feeling restrictive air flow problems or feel unable to lie flat.

I actually enjoy my life now.

Very happy to have found this medication."


"I ve been on angeliq for 6 weeks only. It has already helped with my mood swings and sweats however since the second week of taking it I started spotting and this has increased so much that it is clothing and i ended up in emergency with severe bleeding, flooding.  I ve been told  to keep on this for another week with tablets to help reduce the bleeding . These are not doing much. I notice that when I ve taken a tablet of hrt I then get cramping and then I flood. So obviously not good. Anyone else had this?"


"This is hands down the worst birth control I've ever been on!! I've never been so bloated, exhausted and miserable. I've gotten horrible pains In my ovaries, not to mention my stomach is a mess. I've also broken out like crazy! I've called my insurance company and I'm going to pay 50$ a month to go back to ortho tri cyclen because I never want to feel like this again. This differently isn't the same as ortho tri cyclen . If you have a choice I suggest pick any other birth control besides tri lo sprintec!"


"Bactrim cleared up my urinary tract infection, but gave me a raging yeast infection.  I now request Keflex for UTI's."


"It work great, I'm 37 and have had back pain for about 15 years now.  I have tried several things over the years and nothing work for more than a week or two.  I didn't  realize how well Zipsor worked until I went on vacation for a week and forgot to take it.  I was in pain all week long.  When I got home, I start taking it again and I fill better than I have in 15 years."


"Sore Throat Guy: About a week ago I had a sore throat. I begantaking two pills a day of Augmentin which had always worked well for me but not this time and I had taken about 7 days of it. Yesterday I returned to my family doctor because I began having a very bad ear ache. He decided to give me a shot of Rocephin. The nurse came in with the shot and she told me that it was going to hurt. I told her I wanted it in my left hip. She again told me it was going to hurt I told her. She said here we go and I saw when she inserted the needle and I told her I didn't even feel it she sorta laughed. Then she began injecting it and I've had shots before however she was right. IT HURT! Today my pain is 99.9% gone. So it worked great for me."


"I have used this medication since the late 80's for migraines and it works wonders.  I have tried other medication and nothing works as well and fast as Fiorinal."


"My daughter started breaking out 2 years ago and we tried almost everything out there. She started high school this fall and was very insecure about her face, she has been on minocycline for about three months and we have noticed a significant change. Her face is not 100% clear however it's improved quite a bit. She has more confident which is just a blessing. I have also started taking minocycline for my cystic acne and it has helped. Good luck to you all, acne is such a difficult problem to deal with so best wishes to you all."


"I've been back on this (150mg) for 5 days, after being on it a few years as a teenager and taking a 4 year break. I'm not seeing any Beginning This Drug stories so I'm adding mine!

I have borderline and complex-ptsd, as well as some undiagnosed odds and ends of symptoms (delusions and hallucinations).
-day 1 hit me like a truck. Weird visual warping and feeling hazy and clumsy, but not sick. In a good mood!
-weed appears to hit faster and harder, but no ill effects otherwise
-dry mouth
-racing thoughts are slow and quiet for the first time in years
-suicidal thoughts still there, but different
-fear replaced by static"


"Been on mirtazipine for two years now. 45 mg at first must admit was not very enthusiastic as I had tried a few others but must admit given the way I was at the time was a godsend to me !! It took a good while to get into my system at the start . Sweats . Nightmares and even more panicking but once they started to work I have completely changed my life !! I am now back performing on stage singing and nobody would ever know that I suffer with depression! But one thing I am aware of is  if I run out of my pills .. like I did when I went on holiday and decided to stay an extra 10 days !! I was in the world of trouble !! .. the withdrawal from such a dose is absolutely terrifying!! And needs to be done with support and doctors!!"


"Oh my let me just say if you want to feel like your are wearing a jalapeno pepper as a tampon then this product is for you. This was by far the worst product out there for yeast infections. I had to run to the shower use the shower head and put cold water on my vagina just to cool it off. The next day she was sore and felt no  more burning sensation, but boy was that horrible the day before. Next time I am doing a 7 day. Not worth the burn."


"Ive been on this pill for two months and so far so good ..I have acne prone skin but this pill doesnt give me more acne. My face is actually more clear. And my periods happen on the third day of my innactive pills and it last 3 days instead of 5 which is pretty great for me. My periods are naturally really light but on the pill they are almost unnoticeable.I havent gained weight or anything and im not experiencing any negative side effects. pill works different for everyone or maybe the bad just hasnt kicked in yet...either way..this pill is amazing"


"Oh God. Had mine put in 8 months ago. It will keep you from getting pregnant, but lordy! Have had serious cramps, been physically sick, no sex drive, 20lb weight gain.. Decided to have it removed. They said that it had expelled and it had came out of the uterus prior to the visit. I'm still cramping 3 days later. I feel like I've been kicked in the uterus. Don't do it."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Currently on my first dose of Suprep. I should mention, I'm 20 years old and otherwise very healthy, I drank the whole first bottle with water in about 10 minutes at 6 pm. The taste was honestly horrific, I almost puked it up every time I sipped on it (so I finally just chugged it).  I think I'm going to dilute the second dose with more water because it was so salty I wanted to vomit.

It's now 7:25 pm and I've gone at least 15 times. Everything is running clear already so I really don't want to do the second dose in the morning... But alas, it is what it is. I've been ridiculously nauseous since I first drank it, been trying to keep up with my water intake but have come close to vomiting several times so I'm trying to take it slow."


"I have been on this medicine for over three years now, same time everyday.  I did not gain any weight due to the medicine.  I loved that I no longer had periods, especially living near the beach.  However, I have just started spotting virtually everyday and having cramps.  I have real bad periods off of the pills, but I am considering going without pills again."


"I HATE this Birth Control! I was on a different kind that my body finally adjusted to when all of a sudden the pharmacy I went to switched me to this without any warning. I was upset! They claimed that it has the same ingredients. I'm almost In my 3rd month of taking it and I get dizzy, weak, tired and nauseous. I hate it so much! I also feel irritated and a lot of anxiety. I never had these side affects. I will be getting off of this. It's horrible and makes life miserable."


"I thought that this drug was spectacular. I got a little rash, chapped lips, and dry skin, but my severe acne was cleared away by this miracle drug."


"I started taking Vesicare for my Overactive Bladder but it's has stopped being as effective as it was for the past several years. My doctor gave me a sample of Detrol LA 5 days ago and I've had side effects. I have had a terrible head-ache, fatigue, and just felt awful. Finally figured out that it correlated to when I started on the Detrol LA. I've called and asked to switch to another medicine. I can't function this way."


"I'm 20 years old and horrible at taking the pill everyday. So I've had this lovely bar in my arm for almost a year now. I've had one period and no cramps what so ever. But the weight gain has been crazy. I have in total almost gained 30 pounds!! Definitely getting this removed and just going to have to suck it up and take the pill"


"I've been on Trintellix for 7 weeks along with Buspirone for Anxiety, which is my biggest problem. About 1 month in on Trintellix I got hives and itchy skin too.  Wasn't sure what that was about.  The hives seem to be going away slowly, not all gone yet but the itchy skin remains.  It's manageable, just annoying.  Not really sure this medication is helping me.  Right now just trying to get/keep the anxiety under control."


"I've had a bloated gut for 8 months and gastro dr. can't figure it out. I"m always full and don't get hungry anymore. I've had every test in the book, and now he thinks it could be a stomach or respiratory infection......so he put me on this. Hasn't bothered me with taste, or side effects except that I"m more tired. they say to NOT drink alcohol even 3 days after you stop taking it. I"m taking 3 a day for 10 days.......hope it helps. Last hope."


"Was given a three-day dose of 500mg.  Felt better within 12 hours"


"I got this birth control put in around early October and today is March 11th. I've scheduled to take it out on Thursday. I read a million horror stories on IUDs but figured every woman's body is different so I'd try it. The insertion was EXTREMELY painful  but a really short process. The pain lasted about 40 seconds. Cramps lasted that day but then went away pretty quickly. About 4 months in I started getting UTI's every single time I had sex. Before I got this IUD I was having sex everyday with my bf sometimes 2 or 3 times a day and never had any issues with UTI's. I know how to clean myself and how to prevent them so clearly it was my IUD causing them. Also I've now had my period for 3 weeks and cramp and back pain. Can't wait to remove it"


"It really wasn't that bad. Tasted like grape cough syrup. I was nervous taking it, but it was akin to eating too much Nutri-sweet. Similar gas at first, then, it kicks in. Not violently though. I had plenty of time to make it to the toilet. My 1st dose took about 2 hrs to kick in. I am awaiting the second one as I write this."


"Diag early onset Parkinson's at 46yo.  I was having off and on again sleep attacks in the afternoons.  No amount of coffee can power you through one.  This keeps me through the afternoon."


"Luvox is an amazing medication for me. I couldn't think my own thoughts, all I had were racing, intrusive and obsessive thoughts. My compulsions were out of control too due to inability to control my thoughts. I was off of the med for 3 years and was in a bad way, constant suicidal ideations.  I felt like myself again after the first dose, I can control unwanted thoughts and think of things I want or need to and can solve issues.  I can usually control my compulsions now.  I couldn't socialize either and now I can. 100 mg at night with 15 mg of Buspar. I am so grateful for this medication!"


"Cymbalta seemed to help me feel better. It did not really help a lot with my pain just my mood. I had to stop taking it, because I could not urinate. "


"The Cymbalta made me so sleepy that I could not function. I am a stay home mother of two toddlers and this was not the side effect I could tolerate."


"For someone who has been on 7 different birth control pills, I'm pleased with Natazia.  I have had side effects all the way from vomiting/nausea to water retention and mood swings on other pills.  I have noticed NO side effects on Natazia thus far; I have been on it for 2 months.  I am giving my positive experience on Natazia because I think it's needed.  Hopefully it will help others not to prejudge it.  Give it a try.  And if you're looking for a pill that gives you virtually no period, this will do it!"


"I was hospitalized after taking the first dose (25mg). I had severe chest pain, left arm pain, and dizziness. After all testing, the cardiologist determined the medication caused the above effects."


"I had taken Aviane for about 6 months straight and I did not like it.  My periods were a lot longer, my cramps were very bad, and I started breaking out on my face.  I also had a loss of appetite, and felt more tired everyday.  I do have to say it did help in preventing pregnancy, but I did not like the side effects.  I am going to see if I can change birth control."


"Gave me horrible dreams - talking in my sleep."


"I gained weight, became a blubbering mess of emotions, got pregnant, and had a miscarriage all while getting the shot exactly on time."


"I was prescribed Lastacaft twice a day and antibiotic drops 3 times a day (Doc said it was Viral Infection). After 8 days of use I thought I was healed. So I stopped use. A week and 1/2 later for my follow-up appt., the Doc recommended that I continue to use Lastacaft for 2 months. I was feeling fine so I waited a few days to start-up again w/ Lastacaft. I put the drops in one afternoon & ended up taking a nap and woke up with RED SWOLLEN EYES and a disgusting film that was gelatin like and almost looked like a worm! I called the doc and he said it was fine to continue. 6 days gone by I tell him it's gotten worse, even the whites of my eyes look deformed w/ swollen pockets. My eyes clear up a little when I discontinue use of Lastacaft."


"I have been on the Sprintec birth control pill for about almost a month now, this is my first pack & once I'm done I won't be starting another one. It makes me feel so sick & I had two long periods a week apart & seven days each already this month."


"Overall, this birth control has worked for its intended purpose. However, it has upped my anxiety, given me depression, and I suspect that it has something to do with some other medical issues I have been suffering with. I definitely suggest trying it and seeing if it is for you, but it was not for me.  I have had it for a little over a year and will be getting it out friday."


"I started Belviq XR yesterday.  Took my first pill at 9am.  I realized at noon that I hadn't had my normal daily healthy snack, and that I wasn't hungry for lunch. I did eat lunch at 1:30, but only a few bites and I lost all interest.  I felt a little dizzy later in the afternoon, so I had some carrots, and had to force my dinner down later and ate 3/4 of it.  Never did I feel hungry all day.  I can see, with this pill, you have to force yourself to eat.  I had absolutely NO cravings yesterday for anything. I did get cold later in the afternoon, which I'm NEVER cold.  And, my skin got tingly.. like I put icy/hot on it.  Other than that, and a little lightheadedness, I had no other side effects. Will update again at the 1 week mark."


"Hi all. I am 31, 5'9, 270 lbs. I've been on Belviq for 8 days. On the 1st day I experienced a slight headache. I've had no other side effects since then. After 4 days of Belviq, eating VERY healthy small portions & doing 40 min of intense aerobics, I had not lost a pound! I was discouraged & figured I wasn't a responder. My appetite wasn't suppressed either. Then I decided to take it on an empty stomach instead of with my meals. It works for me 100% now. Once I take it, I don't want anything to eat for about 3 hours. During that time, I just drink water. In the last 3 days I've lost 6 lbs! I'll update again once my 30 day subscription is up. Feeling HOPEFUL again!"


"Good product few minor side effects."


"I've been on Prozac 20mg since almost 2 months, for having severe depression and suicidal thoughts and death scenarios, I just want to say that this medicine is a life savior, it works miracles, regardless the fact of having so much dizziness (especially when working out), but thoughts get more positive by time."