"Like many others, have suffered from tension and/or migraine headaches since I was a child (age 7 or so).  My mother and father both had histories of tension and/or migraine headaches.  I was prescribed initially fiorinal, around age 15, and then changed to fioricet by my neurologist due to upper gi problems (gerd).  Until I had this medication prescribed,  my life was controlled by my headaches.   I can remember as a teenager, feeling that I couldn't be away from home for very long due to fearing a headache would come on.   No child or adult should have to feel that way!   I wish that all the physicians who are uncomfortable prescribing this medicine would read these comments!  Thank you."


"I like using Percocet for my back pain. It helps more than other pain pills that I've taken before. Lortab didn't do anything or Ultram. I do have a scheduled epidural for my back this week. So, hopefully when, I get that shot I might not need to take as many Percocet! I also, have to take Zanaflex, Muscle Relaxer's twice a day for my spasms. They just make you really tired. So, if you have to drive I wouldn't take the muscle relaxers. "


"I have been injecting once a week for two months.  I have suferred disgusting belching, lack of appetite, diarrhoea, vomiting.  I am fortunate to be working but I am off sick again because I cannot venture outside of the house because of liquid pouring out of both ends!!   When I vomited this morning a lump of gunk surfaced which I think was the coagulated bydureon.  I am not willing to take this awful drug again.  The side effects do not outweigh benefits."


"I have been on the Depo shot for 21 years.  I have always loved this type of birth control.  First year, period was unpredictable.  But ever since, wonderful not having one.  About ten years ago, I read in a magazine about the Depo causing problems with bones, while sitting in doctors office to get my shot.  I asked the nurse about it and she advised me to get a bone density test, which I did.  The doctor called me when he got the results and asked why I would take such a test and was not happy that I did.  So I keep it with my records and kind of forgot about it.  Went in this month to get my shot and the doctor informed me that this would be the last shot he gives me, that he is going to refuse any future shot. Not Happy! Loved Shot!"


"i have always been scared of public speaking. I usually experience sweaty hands, flushed face, and worst of all a shaky voice. I'm in my first year of college and had a presentation assigned. I was nervous for months before the day I had to present. a week before the presentation, I talked to my doctor and was prescribed 20mg. I took one an hour before my presentation. I still felt nervous leading up to the presentation and even when I was up front. but once I started speaking, I realized my voice wasn't shaking despite how nervous i felt! I couldn't believe it, I could speak normally through the whole thing. I still experienced sweaty hands, but that doesn't really bother me anyway."


"I was diagnosed with ms in May 31 2016. First we wanted to do tecfadra but insurance wanted me to do something cheaper. In that time I had a horrible relapse. So we choose tysabri my doctor said it was the only other drug strong enough to deal with my ms. After my 4th infusion I tested JC positive and had to be hospitalized. I am no longer on it and I am not a fan of it"


"Fantastic medicine! I have insomnia, depression and anxiety. Helps me fall asleep and sleep hard all through the night. I wake up feeling refreshed. This pill gives me lots of energy. Imy back on my bicycle and hitting my home gym daily. I feel confident in myself for the first time and almost feel guilty for not having constant self depreciating thoughts. Thankful God has given me powerful healing in this medicine. A tool against the devil, I no longer hear his lies so much. Living happily "


"Subtle, but highly effective. Combine 5mg with 30mg Cymbalta. I was on 60mg Cymbalta, titrated Brintellix to 10mg, but experienced discomfort  (heightened anxiety and weird burning feeling.)  I lowered Cymbalta dose to 30mg a day, an immediate relief from the anxiety. However it crept back,  and I concluded it was an interaction leading to accumulation of Brintellix and went back to 5mg of it. Now after three months I start to get used to that it actually works. Only discomfort is occasionally feeling nauseous (after eating sweets  or pastry on an empty stomach.) 60mg Cymbalta helped me for years with depression and anxiety, however leaving me foggy. The new combination is totally unnoticeable except from making me calm and happy."


"I have been taking Minastrin for over two years now. Acne was never a severe problem for me but I now only break out (usually just a few zits/pimples, nothing major) during the last week of the pack like clockwork. I did gain weight, however the time frame does coincide with my "freshman 15" so I don't think I can blame it entirely on this medication. It does make me a bit moody, but predictably so. This is the only birth control I've ever tried, and honestly I only have chosen it since it's completely covered by my insurance. It works well enough (I haven't gotten pregnant) but I am thinking about switching to an IUD since I am worried about drug interference and the risk of blood clotting."


"After years of knee problems and taking cortisone I was recommended by a knee specialist to try Synvisc One injections.  After approximately $635 and an extremely painful injection (much more painful than cortisone) I had absolutely no relief whatsoever just a waste of time and money.  Now I am back on cortisone injections until they can come up with another alternative :("


"I have extremely bad coughing spells at night. So my doctor prescribed Codeine cough syrup which surprisingly did not help because it is a pretty strong cough medicine. So instead he prescribed Tussionex for me. The medicine worked great! The only thing I don't like is it made me sleep all day long and the next day I could still feel it in my system but I know I could have probably slept for 2 days straight off of the small dose he prescribed. He told me to do "Take 1 teaspoonful 2 times a day" I only did one and it made me feel very tired. But it does A GREAT job with suppressing the cough."


"Have been taking Jalyn for 3 months.  Did experience better urine flow and less trips to the bathroom at night.  Side affects are:  constipation, dry ejaculation (no semen), decreased libido, dizziness and hip pain.  Might consider switching medication depending if side effects worsen."


"I am writing a review on the insertion of this product. I am 22 years old and have had two C-sections and never been dilated once. The insertion feels no more than a Pap smear and was just a little bit of pressure. I did not experience any pinching or cramping and almost decided not to get it because of all of the scary reviews. Since I had Skyla placed about seven hours ago I have not had any  cramps whatsoever. Just a little bit of bleeding. Also I am breast-feeding and so far so good I will write a review further down the line to see how I like it I highly suggest it so far as the insertion was a breeze and I was petrified to even go forward with it !"


"I felt 1000 mg of Excedrin in morning helped with the pain all day long."


"This does the job for mellowing you out then out you will be like a light. It makes you very hungry though and you may find it tricky at first getting out of bed at high doses. If you need a sleep this is perfect, remember its not the quantity of the sleep its the quality. This for sure gives you the quality."


"I've had the Mirena for a few months. The insertion wasn't uncomfortable at all. However, at first I bled for 3 months straight after insertion then one day it just stopped. Then I got a light period for a week and a half the following months. I now have acne that I've never had, the menstrual cycle lasts longer then it normally did, and I've gained weight."


"I had paragard inserted 8 weeks after my 2nd baby was born (2years back).The process was not painful but uncomfortable. Paragard has helped me in having no pregnancies- so it does what its supposed. But at the cost of what! I was 5'3' 120lb when I got it. I started gaining weight not sure whether paragard is to blame. My periods are so heavier that I can't use tampons, and have to change the thickest pad every 2 hours for 2 days out of 5 days. My blood tests shows I am anemic despite the fact I am particular about diet. I have had constant yeast infections , 1 episode of UTI which I never had before in my life. There is a constant discharge, and pantyliner is a must.  I'm getting removed. Pattern-most bad reviews are by people who had it for a while."


"This medication so far has been working quite well for me. I just finished my first 2 week dose today and I am down 16 pounds. The first week felt like I was starving with the diet the nutritionist had put me on , but into the second week that faded away and I was satisfied with my smaller portions. I had less interest in food and felt fuller faster. Tomorrow I will begin the the next dose up of the medication and I am looking forward to seeing how much weigh loss is in store for me. I was told by the doctor today that the medicine is designed to help you lose 5 percent of your total weight loss. So my next visit with her she expects another 10 pounds which will put me at 26 pounds in 6 weeks that is more than what she originally expected"


"I had been backed up for at least half a year when things went from bad to worse. The last two months, I was lucky to go once a week. My stool was so hard and big that it hurt to much to go. My doctor prescribed Miralax to me and it started to work a little. Then, she recommended I take two cap fulls in two cups of water instead of one in one. After a day or two, I went to go and it literally went from 100% bad to 100% great. I was not only able to go but it didn't hurt at all. It was so amazing to finally not be in pain that I literally cried. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone with that kind of constipation."


"My first time taking birth control my gyno put me on lo loestrin Fe 1/20 and my hormonal acne cleared up, my sex drive was fine, overall great pill. Then I had to switch to microgestin Fe 1/20 because insurance didn't cover lo loestrin Fe 1/20. Ever since I started taking microgestin I have had horrible acne and started off with horrible mood swings and I'm on month four right now and have recently been experiencing some anxiety and nausea I think due to this pill. Going to my gyno tomorrow to switch back to lo loestrin fe 1/20 even if it is more costly. Microgestin Fe is horrible I do not recommend especially if you are prone to having acne which is one of the main reasons I started taking BC."


"My mother gave this to me as a kid and I had not taken it for probably 30+ years.  I was horribly sick with the flu and had someone pick some of this up for me and it still managed to do the trick.  The secret is to lie still and don't take any food or drink in for an hour or so.  Works wonders."


"stage I breast cancer. I Had lumpectomy no nodes involved. No chemo I chose no radiation.... Been on zoladex and famera so far very few side effects.... But of course I'm just now starting on my second week of use..... I recommend u to get blood work done to check for vitamin deficiencies... And address them it will keep your side effects at a minimum.... "


"I wasn't even able to get through the titration pack & I began experiencing suicidal thought. I've experienced it a lot, but this time it was way worse, with the thoughts getting more frequent & graphic. I will admit I have BP & BPD & this may be the reason why I had this reaction. I called my rheumatologist, since she's the one who prescribed it, to let her know how I was feeling. Long story short, she sent the police to my house & I was taken to the psych hospital, where I sat for a couple of hrs.  It also made my already high blood pressure worse. Also, no pain ease/relief.  Never again for me!"


"while taking strattera it didn't really help with my ADHD but it did cause unwanted nausea and once I reached my target 80mg dose I began to get extremely hot then started to sweat a lot and finally threw up the strattera."


"Dead tornail started falling off after 4 weeks.

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"I have used Xanax since 1996. I love it. It has saved my life so many times, I can't count. I have gone through different times in my life, where I had to take 9mgs a day just to survive the panic attacks. My attacks come in cycles. I have had them since 7 years old and I am now 39. I am so tired of them and feeling them. I had a big one today as a matter of fact. I am going through withdrawl of getting off of Lexapro. I am never without my Xanax though. Simply carrying it around helps keep off the panic attacks sometimes. If I hadn't had it, I would have been put away or had killed myself long ago, because having panic attacks is no way to live."


"Was taking 30 - 40 my hydrocodone, and 300 my tramadol  a day for lumbar for a min all stenosis, I have 4 herniated disks so to L2.  The hydrocodone was just scratching the surface of my pain.  My doctor put me on 100 my Nucynta ER X2 a day and it has been so mutch better.  Had to stop the tramadol.  Still taking the hydrocodone, need to adjust the dose but it has bee much better, almost no side affects.  They do only seem to last for 8 Jr so I will talk to my doc about doing 150 my x3 a day."


"I have been on the patch for about 6 months. It has really helped alot. I have not been able to take any oral medcations because they make me very nauseas(?) I can't wait til a higher dose is approved in the US.    Carole"


"I was on Betoptic for years and my pressure was still a bit higher than we wanted it to be. After some trial & error, we've discovered that if I put the Combigan in one eye and the Betoptic in the other, my pressure is better than it's ever been. Around 14 which is unheard of me. It's working great and the only side effect I have is a bit of redness at times."


"Wonderful, very quick acting (like, two hours), so watch out for that.  Solves the problem when all else fails.  Expensive."


"Oxycontin has really helped me with pain."


"I've been on Lyrica almost 3 yrs. It did give me relief from the aches of my Fibromyalgia and I haven't felt like I was in a fog since taking it.

It didn't help with my lower back pain which started to really annoy me 8/08. Doctor put me on Vicodin 10/325 that helped (but started Pristiq about 3 weeks ago which helped this pain.

I also still feel the depression (mainly lack of motivation and concentration problems (not ADD).

I went off the Lyrica for awhile but have since gone back on it. I feel it helps me while I'm on it to stay on it as regular as possible.

No weight gain."


"I've been using Ambien (10mg) for about 2 months and it works great. I suggest going straight to bed after taking it. Also, give yourself 7-8 hours of time to sleep. Ambien knocks me out in 15 minutes and I sleep about 9 hours. Feel great when I wake up. I can't turn my mind off when I go to bed so it has been a big help. I'm 54 and this is the 1st medicine I've taken on a regular basis so I was nervous about taking Ambien at first. It has been great."


"Never burned or itched. Worked quickly. Would use again."


"Septra DS is excellent for UTI. I have been on it for three days with absolutely no side effects. My UTI has cleared up rapidly. My only criticism is that the pills are rather large and very dry that is probably why it is recommended that it be taken with lots of water."


"After having a scary experience with the mirena, I decided to be put on the pill. I took this birth control for 2 1/2 weeks & I was either extremely nauseous or vomiting everyday that I had taken it. I quit taking it about 2 days ago and have felt fine since."


"My boyfriend and I had sex we used protection but after we finished we realized that the condom broken so we went to the nearest store and bought Plan B.  I took it during the 24hour period and I had hardly experienced any of the side effects. Then I had to play the waiting game and that was really miserable but I was supposed to start the 26th but it didn't happen so I started thinking I was pregnant my boyfriend and I  started worrying but then it came today so it worked for me I hope it works for you"


"I have been experiencing constipation for many years. My doctor reccomended Miralax and Ducalax recently. Not reading all of the reviews and hazards I just bought the medicine. I only took 1 tablet for 1 day. More than 2 hours later I was feeling some horrible, horrible cramps and pain in the stomach. Took many trips to the bathroom and the pain wasn’t going away. Worst cramps I’ve ever felt. I don’t recommend this. Please try to stay away"


"Working for me. Do experience the nausea, gas, wild dreams (but hilarious and extremely vivid), lower right back pain is bad and a concern. Will continue second 3 month course of treatment. Do still smoke 1-3 per day occasionally, sometimes none. Stubborness I guess. They were my best friend or so I thought for 30 years. Am 45 and logically realize they will kill you or you will be dragging around an oxygen tank when retired instead of walking the beach. I will conquer this task by June 30th !"


"After much hype that this implant will significantly improve my daughters' lives (both have early puberty and were on lupron shots), this drug did not help deter the symptoms.  We have gone back to the monthly shots."


"I'm on my second implant and I've been a huge fan from day one. I didn't have a period before I got my first implant because of a combination of being thin and previous BC and I never got a period after it was implanted until just recently (4.5 years after first implant). I never spotted or anything. The first period I had recently (legitimately first period I've had in ~8 years) was completely normal. No cramping, nothing crazy. I know most people hate this thing but I can't complain, just wish it lasted longer since it won't be free anymore soon (thanks trump). The only thing I worry about is scar tissue forming from inserting and removing the stick in same area on arm but it hasn't been an issue yet."


"My doctor gave me the injection in his office.  I take no other meds for my diabetes (type 2).  A1C was around 10, triglycerides were 3000, cholesterol was 541.  I also have acute pancreatitis, and later read this med was not good for this pre-existing condition.  That night after the shot, I became ill, lower back pains, an extreme full feeling in my tummy, nausea, and dizziness.  He also prescribed tricore to get my triglycerides down.  I have been sloppy with my diet, and I know what I need to do to change my eating. I honestly can say, after reading other reviews, that this drug scares me, and I wont be buying more.  629 drug interactions I read about on another site and me being fatigued and in a fog for three days, I say no more."


"I was taking this bc pill for a couple of years. This last month I have bled heavily for 3 weeks straight. It worked great for a long time so I'm not sure what happened but now I will be changing to a different birth control."


"I have used this medication successfully for years. Initially I used it daily for a few weeks, then tapered down to 3 times a weeks, then only 3 days in a row for flare ups. I haven't used any for 3 years until just recently when I had a flare up. After one dose the redness decreased and no new pustules. The only side effect has been yeast infection when I take higher doses, i.e., twice a day for 5-7 days, but I have not found that I need to do that. I can usually take 50 mg, once a day for 3 days, then I take a dose every other day for 3 days. By then the pustules have resolved and no yeast infection."


"It worked after some time"


"I went on this pill to help control my insane periods and help with my acne. I'm quite young, and my periods would last from 7-10 days. my periods would be so bad that I would throw up, not be able to walk, and faint. So I decided to go on birth control to lighten my periods. my doctor told me to skip the placebo pills every month for 4 months. after the fourth month I got my period, and it made the cramping and blood flow EVEN WORSE! I also went on it to help with acne, and I can say that it has possibly made my acne worse. before going on the pill I rarely got large, hard pimples on my cheeks, and now thats a regular occurrence. if you're like me, I wouldn't recommend this pill!!"


"I am on my 5th week of Loseasonique. I read the reviews beforehand, but decided to give it a shot since I never had any problems with other pills (LoEstren and Ortho TriCyclen) back in the day.  Unfortunately, the bad reviews were right (for me).  I had a little bit of spotting for a few days around week 2, but nothing I couldn't handle. By week 4, I started spotting, and have continually spotted now going on 2 weeks, now with cramps. It's not super light spotting either. I do have to wear a panty liner every single day, and of course I don't want to have sex with my hubby either.  I think I will stick it out through the first 3 month pack, but I will be more than likely try something else next round."


"Had shot....shot was nothing...but 48 hrs. later I can barely stand the pain...elevating, ice, ibuprofen....but boy oh boy it hurts BAD. Gave birth to 3 children...one being breech....and swear this pain is worse.....I am hoping to be better soon....with this experience think I will not repeat this adventure. Do not think a knee replacement could be any worse than what I am going through right now!"


"I had my implant inverted Sept 2013 so I've had it just a couple days over two years. I've experienced very infrequent periods (I never had one until about 11 months after the insertion) but when I have them they're like normal flow, but oh the pain! Doubled over with cramps I can't even get out of bed. Thankfully this only happens every few months and it only lasts about an hour or so.

I've gained a lot of weight after having the implant (maybe I'm just looking for something to blame lol) but I've managed to loose some by exercising but I am no where near the weight I once was.

I definitely recommend the implant insertion is so easy and quick! And you don't even notice it in your arm until you feel for it."


"I was on suboxone strips which was working great for over a year then new insurance put me on zubsolv and the body aches started, constant yawning, then diarrhea. Feels like withdrawals all over again it is miserable and it hurting me at work always tired. Now I pay $650 for my suboxone a month out of my pocket cause insurance covers only some rubbish placebo. Do not recommend can put you back to square one."


"Took my first dose this morning! I'm feeling super good about phen. I'm hoping to lose 60lbs. I'm 5'10 and 227lbs!"


"I have had several doctors perscribe Neurontin for pain. I've got degenerative spinal disease with herniation. I also take Tramadol(pain)and Prozac for the depression(side-effect). It's a shame that the FDA hasn't passed it for other ailments because it really helps."


"Midazolam (a/k/a Versed) has NO pain relieving properties.  It's given--generally without patient consent--because it reduces anxiety, makes patients compliant/obedient to orders, & causes memory loss (same effects as Rohypnol, date rape drug--they are both benzodiazepines).  Great if that's what you want & your doc has discussed this with you beforehand.  However, there are many people who have been given Versed without their consent & who have been very upset about the memory loss (see VersedBusters, nomidazolam, etc.--an internet search for side effects of Versed or midazolam will yield a lot of hits).  For both surgeries I had no anxiety yet was given Versed without my consent.  I question why an amnesiac drug is administered when a"


"Epiduo is the only thing that has worked for me. I had pretty bad acne for two years in highschool. I tried lots of things (proactive) but finally After begging my mom finally purchased epiduo and it was a life saver. For the first month and a half it really dried out my skin and didn't seem to help much at all, but soon after that I saw a complete transformation in my skin. I no longer have acne like I used to, to this day. But even the weeks that I've eaten terribly and slept in my makeup all week (I know I need to stop this). My "acne" is only a few very small pimples that are hardly red. All my friends love it too! Highly recommend this"


"Remeron helps my depression, sleeplessness, and anxiety. All 3 in 1. I love it!"


"I have had bad acne and some long periods like 2 months at most during the first year but now I'm starting on year 2 and the bleeding has gone to normal and well the acne I control it with tea tree oil. Yes you get discouraged with the bleeding and the bad acne but just have patience and it will go away. The reason I chose this was because I have already tried the Depo and I felt bad that I worked out so many times and I couldn't lose weight and with this I can work out and see the weight coming off. Give it a try but have patience."


"I've had mirena for a month now, other than the off and on bleeding I've experienced no crazy hormonal changes or weight gain. I was worried to start a birth control with heavy hormones because everything I've tried when I was younger really packed on the pounds. After giving birth to my little one I decided mirena was the right choice for me. I'm super happy so far with my choice although I can't wait for the constant bleeding to stop but I know it will with time. I also felt nothing with the insertion process but I think it's because I recently had a baby."


"Decreased urine output and extreme difficulty urinating."


"Have been on multiple antidepressants in my lifetime, all were duds. They caused weight gain, fluctuating moods, extreme sadness. My doctor has recently prescribed me 20mg of Cymbalta, after 2 weeks I will switch to 40mg, 20mg in the morning and 20mg in the evening. After reading reviews online I am hopeful, as everyone has reviewed it mainly positive. Currently after being on it for 5 days I am experiencing MAJOR nausea. I can barely breathe without wanting to throw up everywhere. Thankfully, a coworker has given me "phenergan", which is used for nausea, but it is a prescription pill. I called my doctor and explained that this has helped, and she refused putting me on another prescription just to treat the side effects of Cymbalta. SOS!"


"I tried a whole other whack of anti-depressants before trying Remeron and nothing. I mean, nothing worked for me. In fact, other anti-depressants made me more depressed. I mean seriously deeply darkly depressed but not Remeron. Remeron, honestly, is a dream medicine for me. It has improved my cat allergies by 80%, my sleep by 90% and my mood by 80%. It's amazing. However, it's true what they say about the munchies. I have to tell myself, almost nightly, that no, I don't need to get up and make a stack of pancakes at 11 pm. I have dreams about food, chocolate, donuts. It's pretty funny. The other side effect is my hands are swollen (edema), that side effect I'm not liking but we'll see how it goes. I've been on it for 2 months now."


"I've been taking Zoloft 100mg for about 6 months now, it really has changed my life. Before medication, I wasn't leaving the house, had very little social contact and my anxiety was through the roof. Zoloft has been amazing for me, my mood has improved and I'm getting out of the house and keeping in touch with friends and family. I still have my bad days and also feel groggy most mornings but other than that I've had great results while taking Zoloft."


"I've been on Yasmin for about a year now. I was on Ortho-Tri for a few years prior to that, and Nordette (another birth control pill) a few years prior to that one. Because I've been on a pill for so long, my body didn't need much adjusting to Yasmin, nor did I notice any HUGE side effects. Although, after reading some reviews, I have noticed that I feel more sensitive emotionally now since being on Yasmin, I don't feel like I get mood swings per say where I'm mad, more like its easier for me to cry for something I normally wouldn't have cried so easily before. Also, I've noticed more frequent migraine headaches, and my hair is thinner but despite this, I think its still the best one for me out there. They all have pros, cons, and risks!"


"Do not use. It did not work as an effective birth control. Was successfully on the pill for 5 tears got pregnate on the shot."


"I had the Mirena inserted in April 08 to control heavy bleeding from Adenomyosis. My doctor had recommended it 2 years prior and I balked at getting it because of "horror" stories I read. Now I wish I had given it a try when she first recommended it. It has been great. I had some light spotting the first 2 months, then no period for a couple months. Had a very light period in February. It has changed my life. I have put on some additional weight, approx 8 pounds since I had it put in but I already was struggling with weight so don't know if it is from that or from middle age. Working on that now with exercise and diet. I am very happy with it. I have my life back each month instead of being afraid to leave the house because of heavy bleeding."


"Opana ER is the 1st ER medication that I've tried that actually works for an extended period of time. And I've had to try many for my severe back and neck injuries. One 20mg pill will last at least 8 hrs, and I work long 16 hr days so that's a very good thing. I highly recommend it for people with severe problems/injuries. I definitely wouldn't recommend it for just mild to moderate pain problems or acute problems. Most ideal for people with chronic severe injuries who also work a lot."


"I got the implant because it seemed logical choice for a fast paced lifestyle where you can't remember everything. So I switched to it, the insertion was a little painful but healed quickly. I had no serious effects except acne really bad the first few weeks. Then about a month in I started my period on it and had chest pain and numbness in my right arm so I got it removed. And learned I have nerve damage from it. Would I recommend this to someone else no, it still has some kinks to be worked out. But everyone is different I wish I never would have gotten it."


"I am me again my premenstual Dysphoric disorder was destroying my relationship with others and with myself. For a week to two weeks a month I had severe depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and interpreted others actions as hostile. I would feel at times like breaking up with my boyfriend leaving my family and job and saying f u to life. This is the second time I have taken fluoxetine over long periods of time. Last time I stopped cold turkey (many years ago) thinking I was cured of my PDD. However over the years it worsened until I lived in fear of it. Now I really see understand and feel grateful for the effects of fluox. I feel I am clear, in control, calm and me again.  It has improved my relationship with everyone. The side effect -breast growth! WIN!!!!!"


"At 17 years old I have finally seen a rheumatologist. I got, a shot of corticosteroid which immediately made my knee and back feel 100% better. And a starter pack with 12 Celebrex samples. The celebrex didn't cause any noticeable side effects and the pain eased. I finally have my own prescription of Celebrex. I take it every now and then if the pain is not bearable. But I like to just ride out with no medication because I'm used to the flare ups. I feel weird about taking Celebrex everyday because it is a black box drug; I'm too young to start damaging my liver. All in all; Celebrex works when you need it."


"I have been taking for four months. Have not had a period the entire time. No other side effects. Im not concerned im pregnant, so have not taken any tests. I have two children and am not experiencing any pregnancy symptoms. A back up method was used for the first three months"


"Fiorinal is the ONLY pain medicine that will help my headache to any degree of satisfaction.  Thanking God for it."


"I started Invokana three months ago after an A1C of 12. I was nervous but wanted to try it. I luckily didn't have the side effect most have  yeast infections. Strange because I'm very prone to them. I did develop a rash, which still comes & goes. Not horrible though- I use a prescription cream, if needed. My A1C after 3 months on Invokana: 6.7! Still high, I know but huge decrease from 12. I also have lost 40 lbs! I take it with Metformin & Glipozide. I also am following low carb diet- most days. But, prior to Invokana, my sugar levels were high w/Metformin & Glipozide & very low carb diet. So, for me it's working. Hoping to get closer to 6 in next 3 months - then under 6 by a year.
Plus, so far it's been FREE! Big time plus."


"This drug made me feel as if I was always running out of time, as if I couldn't stop and enjoy anything. I felt down most of the time on it; not significantly so but enough to make want to quit it."


"Hey all you people having bad dreams I have a suggestion. Take a 5mg Melatonin. That's what I do and haven't had a bad dream yet."


"On first day severe nausea headache and vomiting. Couldn't get out of bed and had to stop taking."


"I had to confirm pregnancy at the doctors, and decided to get an STD test. I'm not only pregnant, but also have chlamydia. I took 2 500mg about an hour before work. I'm a server at a fine dining restaurant, started to not feel too hot when I got there. About an hour into the shift I'm already nauseous and I get a table. By the time I've got their order in I'm in a cold sweat and experiencing a lot of stomach pain. In the 5 worst stomach pains I've ever had, and I was diagnosed with celiac when I was 20. I've had this before. So I go to the bathroom and lo and behold it was the worst kind of diarrhea. Which continued after I was sent home. I learned my lesson about not researching things before I take them."


"Update: checking in on week 5 at 300mg of generic XL made by Par Pharmacuticals.
I can't say enough positive things about this medicine. I have had practically no bad side effects except a slightly more noticible 'ringing' in my ears. It is not bothersome and I only notice it it complete silence. On the plus side is virtually a new outlook on life, absence of any sad or hopeless feelings, reduced anxiety, tons of all day energy, focus, and enthusiasm, increased libido, desired weight loss and a shift in personality. I feel like I did when I was younger and full of hope, plans, and happy to greet the day. My jobs are more fulfilling, relationships improved, confidence restored. People notice! I had no idea I was that depressed. Amazing!"


"I'm 37 and my doctor advised me to take 1/4 of a 20 mg pill and the results were....nothing the first time. I took it on an empty stomach as advised. I tried 1/2 of a pill a week later two hours after I ate and the results were....nothing once again. I'm going to take the whole 20mg next week.  "


"I've been stepping up and up since I was diagnosed with asthma. First it was just Ventolin, then we added Clenil Modulite, then Seretide 50/25 at Christmas, up to Seretide 125/25 a few weeks later, adding in Avamys nasal spray for hayfever and Acrivastine for hayfever and Type 1 latex allergy, then finally adding on Montelukast.

Sadly, unlike some of the other people on here, I haven't been able to get down to just Montelukast. However, I'd say it's a miracle pill! I play ice hockey and overnight I went from tight chest and coughing and wheezing after hockey (I have CVA so wheezing is weird) to being totally fine. I still struggle if I max out, so I have to change out regularly but I play forward so that's easy enough.

It's just great!!!"


"I had the skyla put in after the doctors took me off of the pill after 5 yrs due to hemorrhaging. The first 3-4 months i didnt get my period and when i did it was light spotting for a few days. The strings sometimes poked my boyfriend during sex and once in a while hurt me. After about 6-7 months my period would come 2 weeks later and i would bleed for 2+ weeks. From the beginning i got excruciating cramps (when i was supposed to get my period) where i would have to stay home from work/school and stay in bed. Nothing helped with the cramps, so i decided to get it removed."


"I started with victoza in feb  for diabetes. It made an amazing difference in my sugar numbers. I also cut out 95 percent of sugars i was (over)eating.  Between the two  I've lost 50 pounds in about 4 months. (i cut out sugar in january)  Ive had some stomach upset which comes across as a mix of feeling full and cramps. Nothing too bad and honestly worth it considering the results. MY a1c is now 5.5 from  10 when i started.

The thing i like the most is my appetite is gone.  I am 45 years old and i've never not felt hungry.  I've always wanted to eat and did eat with out realizing how much I consumed.  Many times the sight and taste of food turns me off now which is actually nice. Sounds weird but I know there are those who will understand."


"After getting a blistering skin rash from Lamictal, Topamax was prescribed.  It did decrease my appetite- I went from 209 lbs back to my regular 135 which I hadn't been in 7 years. This took place in about 10 months.  At abt the same time I started taking it, I was rearended and suffered a MTBI and scored very low on my neuropsych exam. My old psychiatrist retired and the new psychiatrist is against Topamax bc of the "foggy" side effects that are common.  Now, a little over a year later, I feel ok abt this med considering the alternatives- wish there were better alternatives!"


"Ok, I'm gonna give you advise if you have never taken this medicine before, make sure you have the next day off. Don't try to take this med before bed, thinking you'll have one go at the toilet and your ready to go. Second I would try changing your diet, an enema or even miralax before considering this med. I was having stomach pain and had an xray of my stomach and my Dr showed me how stopped up I was, it's amazing how much the body can hold. Anyway I say all this because it does clean u out but yes your cramps are close to something like food poisoning cramps, because it's forcing ur body to do something it can't effectively do on its own. I hope this helps."


"For a little over a year I have been on Lo Loestrin Fe. It's great, after the first month no more cyst symptoms, my period which has been heavy (Super tampon had to be changed every 2 hours or flooding would occur) is now down to extreme lite spotting on the last 2 pills only. It's great, I love it. No more tampons or the resulting cramping. I do not have any period symptoms at all now except a hair trigger temper on the last 2 pills (which coincides with my weekend, so I let my family know not to bother me). After a year this has calmed down though to where its almost not noticeable anymore. There are so many pros to this medicine that having a bad temper for 2 days a month is definitely worth it. But it is expensive."


"Best medicine ever!! Have been using it for years...tried everything else. Went to pick up my RX today...Cost $757.00, my insurance wont pay for it anymore. This is crazy!"


"My doctor changed my drug regimen from abilify to Geodon(120 mg  Then I started experiencing trouble swallowing and headaches. These effects were transient so the doctor asked me to stay on the drug. The condition became worse and I went to an ear, throat, nose doctor. They indicated that I was suffering from GERD and inflammation of the larynx. After a few more weeks I was becoming paranoid and experiencing OCD symtoms. My husband called the doctor and demanded she shift back to abilify. A couple days later all the aforementioned symtoms disappeared. I am sure the drug works for many people but please pay close attention to the side effects I described"


"Took for the first time last night slept perfect. Did wake up groggy for the first 2 hours, small price to pay. I have been on over ten different meds and this by far works wonders."


"I had several days of DHE IV's, a good try of migraines. A few weeks of injectable DHE and it didn't do a thing for me.  I wish it worked for my constant headache.  I heard a lot of good things about it."


"I have been on clarithromycin for 2 days. The first day I took the medication I experienced voracious hunger pains to where I had to eat a snack ever 30 mins to an hour. The next morning the hunger pains returned; thankfully I had brought a variety of snacks to work, or else I would have been in trouble. Terrible anxiety; I am not sure if it has exacerbated an already existing anxiety disorder or if I am nervous about being on the medicine. I am awake now in the middle of the night because of a irresistible cough. I am wondering if this is allergies or a side effect of the medicine. This is a horrible antibiotic and I am just praying I don't get the metallic taste in my mouth or the nightmares."


"Hi all,
I am a 41 female and I have been struggling with depression and a little anxiety for about six years so I decided to seek counselling and medication. I have never been on any type of psych medication before so I researched online and decided to ask my Dr for wellbutrin.  He prescribed me 75 mg, twice a day. All I can say is Wow! Within an hour of taking it, I feel amazing with more energy than I normally have. I'm on day four now and I believe it's helping some with depression already. I take benadryl at night to help with insomnia. I've had no other adverse effects. It has not decreased my appetite. I also haven't noticed any changes, good or bad, with  libido. So far, so good. I'll repost in a month for another update. Good luck!"


"I have used the Dulcolax pink a few times now, and even though it says it gentle, my tummy cramps so bad! It's just awful when I have to use a laxative. I drink plenty of water so that isn't the problem. Hopefully I will find a laxative that truly is gentle."


"When everything else stopped working this did the trick. I can live again without being in pain."


"I'm on Mylans generic version of Generess Fe and so far its been okay. I've been on 4 different birth controls in the past year and a half and I was put on this one to try to eliminate a cyst I've had since November. While I can say the cyst pain had gone away I have now noticed that I get extremely nauseous on this pill. I'm sure it's just my body adjusting but I feel terrible. I take the pill at 9 every night so I think I have to make sure that I don't have an empty stomach when I take it. This pill has also made me break out a bit but hopefully that will go away in the next few months."


"I had my thyroid removed about 2 years ago. I weighed about 190.  I was put on 125 mcg Synthroid right after the surgery.  I lost about 20 pounds without trying at all.  My dosage was increased to 175 mcg.  I then started gaining weight.  My endocrinologist  increased my dosage to 200 mcg.  My weight went up to 224 lbs.  Never weighed so much before.  I've been told by a couple of other doctors that the higher doses of Synthroid should cause weight loss, not gain.  I am 72 years old.  In general, I have aches and pains, something wrong every day.  Don't know if that's Synthroid related or not.  But I am very uncomfortable with all this weight, just doing everyday things."


"I'm 18 years old. I never been on any other birth control but the 3 months on Depo-Provera...I bled for 2 months as well as depression. I was PMSing the full 2 months. Caused problems in my relationship because of it. "


"Initially my breathing improved but within a few weeks the improvement disappeared.  Within a month I was having major side effects including fatigue and headaches.  My kidney function decreased markedly.  It took weeks after stopping Qvar to recover from the experience."


"I am currently on my second week of this medication and have noticed a decrease in the urge to smoke. I was a pack and a half a day smoker for 25 years and I am down to a half a pack. This is huge for me. I am totally set on quitting and I believe that this drug is going to kick my habit! Will update when medication is complete."


"I have taken Depakote ER for awhile with Lamictal. I have not had a seizure in 34 months. I do have hair loss and weight gain problem."


"I stayed on this drug for 5-6 months, but it only helped a little bit.  Was also hard to adjust to, making me very sleepy during the first month."


"First three months I spotted almost everyday, then about the fourth month it leveled out...and then I started getting my period twice a month. My mood swings got so bad that I lashed out in rage at my boyfriend for literally nothing. I cry A LOT...and I have weird pains in my breasts in the same spot that never seem to go away. I still have pretty bad cramps when I'm on my period,  so it didn't help with that. Besides that,  this pill has been reliable and didn't change my weight,  sex drive,  or give me acne. I didn't experience nausea or headaches so that was nice. I would recommend any ladies to at least give it a try,  might work for you."


"Very good. A little drowsiness after panic subsides, though I'm not sure if this is due to a physiological response to subsiding high levels of hormones associated with fight/flight response (e.g., cortisol and adrenaline) involved in panic attacks."


"It works really well. I have bad back pains bad and my spasms get really bad. I take them as the doctor told me to and I feel a lot better now. "


"My Mirena has been nothing but a constant source of frustration for the almost two years I have had it. It is now removed. Most prominently, I have always had severe cramping since inserting it (never before was cramping an issue for me). I never really stopped spotting or ever had regular periods. I developed cervical bruising because of it. Nausea was a daily issue. And most recently, I have attended over 10 doctors appointments including three emergency room visits over the course of the last three months, due to ongoing complications with bacterial infections and ovarian cysts resulting in crippling pain. Never before have I had to deal with any of these issues. "


"I suffer from lower back pain. I had a back fusion in November 2013 about 6 months ago I started having really bad back spasms around the area they did the fusion which was my L-5/S-1.  They had me on Flexeril but did not help they tried the Valium and it works. I do not take it every day only when I have the spasms between that and the Percocet it is the only thing that works.  But I only take them as needed."


"I have been taking Celexa for 4 years.  All of a sudden, it stopped working and I spent 4 days feeling like I didn't want to live any more.  I had no idea that my body could build up an immunity and it simply would stop working. "


"This will knock you out."


"I have been on qsymia since 7/20/16 & I have lost 48 lbs!!!! I have had little to no side effects."


"I've taken one pill of 250mg so far and I've had the feeling of throwing up, as well as my boyfriend. I ate a bit before and after and still had that feeling. So far, it's been working due to no discharge and smell that I usually had. I also don't have cramps nor burning while urinating."


"The only positives I have personally is no side effects and less expensive than other medications for ulcerative colitis. "


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


"Took care of L5 S1 back pain. But the nausea is awful."


"I had Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with intrusive thoughts.  This came out of nowhere and I ended up having to take time off work.  One week of sitting on the sofa crying my eyes out and having repeated panic attacks and thinking I was going crazy I then saw my doc.  She referred me to a psychologist and put me on Lexapro 5mg for 4 days and then up to 10mg.  She also gave me Valium to use sparingly initially till my anxiety dropped.  No change week 1 except day 1 where I felt a feeling of euphoria.  Week 2 had increase in anxiety even a panic attack. End of week 3 and I'm back to my old self.  No more anxiety or intrusive thoughts.  I am doing all the things I use to do. I feel normal again.  Lexapro and seeing a psychologist has done wonders. Super happy."


"I have been taking Effexor XR for approximately 6 months now.  My hot flashes were very severe.  I would be soaked and wet from top of my head down to my legs.  Cold glass of water hardly touched it.  After taking Effexor I only have little sweating around my head and neck maybe two to five times a month.  It is a great relief."


"This medicine does help to a degree, but I do experience break through pain and discomfort. Especially in cold and damp weather, in injury sites from a car accident."


"Pleasantly surprised to find that there are an awful lot of drama queens/kings and cry babies on here. The stuff really does not taste all that bad. Started by holding my nose only to end up casually sipping it. Only thing I will say is that you will do yourself a favor to camp out in the bathroom and make yourself as comfortable as possible. Bring laptop, books, Ipad, phone. Your going to be in there for a while. Also a small heater and jacket for when you get some chills. Stay in there for as long as your still going, otherwise I can see how people would have accidents. Good luck!!"


"The condom broke during sex, I ejaculated and my girlfriend was ovulating. We purchased Plan B and she took it about 7 hours after the mishap. This was March 19th. We stayed relaxed but as the days went by the tension and the stress kept getting worse for us both, her period didn't come on the day that it was supposed to so she was losing it! I told her to wait a few days and for our surprise the next day her period arrived on April 3rd. Plan B works, it just requires patience. Be safe out there!"


"I started to take Meridia 2 weeks before Christmas 2008. During my first two weeks I lost 16.5lbs. The following two weeks I lost another 2lbs. I will return to my doctor this week to see how much more I have lost. I have gone from a size 16 to a size 12 in less than 2 months. I feel wonderful, my children have commented on how much energy I now have. However exercise and proper diet is the key, and you need to continue doing so even once you are off. It feels wonderful, I can now wear a bathing suit once again. I started at 174lbs and am now at 151lbs. I recommend this to anyone who is serious about getting into shape and becoming healthy again."


"When I was young I used to suffer from anxiety.  After the years its stop on its own. Now that I am living alone all my anxiety came back.  I been taking them for 8 months and let me tell you is the only thing that works. I can now sleep and love to come home. Before I used to get so scared thinking of death all the time. I used to wake up my two kids at 2 in the morning thinking I was dying and I will drive to my moms house. Now I feel like I am living a Normal life."


"Preface: first form of birth control I've ever had.

Well, the appointment and procedure were fine. Pap position, they cleaned my cervix, stretched it out, measured my uterus, and installed it. I forgot to take Advil prior. I think my doctor was expecting me to be dizzy and nauseous after, but I sat up immediately feeling the same as before. My only concern: strings. Doctor said I should check daily, I should feel them. I haven't been able to feel them so I don't know if it's in or out. I would recommend having a laxitive (colrite from Rite-Aid) handy. My cramps were from being constipated.

All of you ladies wanting this will be fine. As of March 3rd, 2016, I have experienced no headache, dizziness, nausea, nothing. I recommend Skyla."


"I've been using this medicine for about 7 months now for my kidney disease. Before this medicine I was taking prednisone , and if you don't know....prednisone is satans pills!! They are absolutely terrible and have terrible side effects. So my kidney specialist wanted me to start taking this instead because it's better and I have to agree 100%. I don't have any bad side effects like I did with the prednisone."


"I've been on Tri-Sprintec for two months. I took this medication to help with my extremely painful periods. I used to have debilitating periods every month but since taking this medication, I've had very little or no pain during my period. I didn't even need to use Ibuprofen.

I have not gained weight on this pill.
I have acne and the pill didn't reduce it so that sucks.
My main side effect of this pill is fatigue. I've had a ton of fatigue since taking this but I feel like it's been getting better.  My breasts before taking this pill was 36C, I feel like my breasts have grown 2 sizes up which is unfortunate for me.

It's normal to feel nauseous when starting this pill. I take this pill after I eat dinner so I feel that it helps with that"


"I have been on Yaz for a little over 4 months and have been surprisingly happy with it. I had mood swings and was pretty emotional for the first 2 months but it really has gone away. I was also bleeding a little irregularly at first but that also went away. The only complaint I have is that it has killed my sex drive and is causing problems in my relationship. I can't really ever get wet anymore which never used to be an issue. For that reason, I am switching to Paraguard which is non hormonal. I really wish it didn't cause me that problem because otherwise I love it!"


"I have no sex drive and I am always spotting.  The spotting has even gotten worse - now I have two periods a month.  I have been taking the pill for almost a year, and the side effects have not subsided - they have gotten worse.  I had to change birth control because of cost,  I guess you get what you pay for....  Sorry Sprintec my body does not like you."


"I was terrified to get this, but made the decision after I could no longer stand being on my birth control pills anymore due to severe migraines and upper lip pigmentation! The process to get this is quick and painless. However, it was very sore and painful the first few days and it did not fully heal, for me, until about a month. I was nervous about the constant bleeding, as a lot of people reported, but only had a period for ten days than nothing since then. No headaches, weight gain, bloating... The only thing is I find I'm more sensitive and moody, but I don't know for sure. That could just be because I moved across the country at the same time! I can feel the rod and have a tiny bit of pain once in a great while, but nothing bad. I recommend trying."


"Wonderful medicine: a miracle for bad headaches."


"I've had to drink suprep bowel prep kit 5 times . 3 of them because I'm have bowel problems and they are using it to help me go. The other 2 kits are for a colonoscopy and an endoscopy. 2 days before the test I started a bland diet. No meat nothing grease, no bread.etc. 1st prep after a breakfast lunch and dinner of clear liquid I drink it. I took big drinks of the prep followed by some apple juice. I drink 16 oz of prep 16oz of apple juice . Asap I started running to the bathroom,.At 1:30am. Prep 2 same 16 oz prep 16 oz or apple juice plus forgot to mention 2 more 16oz of water with each prep and a cup of hot tea. Day 2 prep kit 2 . Same thing it is now 1:30 am am writing this while doing the deed. I truly hope this work procedure is at 6."


"I have been treated with Lexapro, Zoloft, Pristiq, Klonopin and lamictal and none were effective. I have been taking Cymbalta for about one week now, and still don't feel any different. I wake up every day feeling 100% anxious and find it extremely hard to get out of bed. It has been this severe for about two months now where I feel totally incapable of living. Doctor said to stay on Cymbalta and see if it changes anything. Feeling hopeful!"


"Insomnia, fatigue, confusion"


"I'm not perfect with my eating and exercising habits and alas, along with teenage hormones came acne. They're not horrific, but bad enough to be irritating and painful the week before menstruation. I used to take doxycycline but, even from the beginning, it gave me really bad nausea and headaches. I haven't noticed anything too bad with the sun exposure on the minocycline but have had more drowsiness and am currently experiencing headaches and dizziness. It cleared up everything along with my use of a Clarisonic and a benzyl-based topical cream. Definitely try it if other tetracyclines didn't work out for you. This one, despite the side effects, is doing the trick."


"I was on the 20mg patches they made me sick and black out.  I have been reduced to 10mg ones seem to be working good so far in very to little to no pain for the first time in my life these patches are a savior anyone that deals with chronic pain and is on opioid tablets I'd recommend the switch :)"


"I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation 15 years ago and severely suffered with constipation since then.  On average I would do a bowel motion once every 2 1/2 to 3 weeks....no exaggeration.  I requested a colonoscopy after a friend of mine suddenly died of colon cancer at the age of 31.   Year ago my PCP introduced me to Linzess.  It took a month for my body to adjust.  I do have occasional diarrhea with it but I will take it over constipation any day! It's been a year and I am down to taking it once a week and rather then have a bowel motion once or twice a month. I go once or twice a day lawlessly with no issues whatsoever. It has acted almost like a cure for my condition.  Thank GOD for Linzess!"


"Tegretol is very effective for my mood swings and hallucinations. It helps slow the racing thoughts and hyperactivity and thinking people are out to get me and helps with hearing voices. When I do not take it, everyone can notice a huge difference in how I act."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"The pink coated prenatal made me nausious. I switched to these G12 prenatals last week. My nausea disappeared. I took these vitamins 3 years ago. They worked wonders for my hair and nails."


"I'm almost due for my 5th shot (almost a year) and I noticed last night that I had some irregular bleeding. Woke up and it had continued. Tad worried but I haven't had anything like this since I got my 2nd shot so I think I'm okay. Will chat to my GP about it when I go for my shot."


"I love my Mirena. I've recommended it to several friends. I'm 43 and have 2 kids and wanted something to simplify my life. Insertion was not at all painful or even uncomfortable. I had some spoting continuously for about 3 weeks, but since then I haven't had my period (2 years). I have no side effects at all, and I love NOT getting my period. No cramping, mood swings, PMS, heavy bleeding, not to mention all the dollars saved on NOT buying outrageously expensive tampons and pads.

I have never been so happy with a product of this nature. Much better than the pill and that awful sponge, messy diaphragm and horrid condoms!"


"I've  had 7 two weekly infusions and so far I've had no side effects, none! After 6 infusions I was scanned and I was told it was working really well. My kidney cancer in my chest lymph glands have shrunk and the kidney cancer that has spread to my lungs has also shrunk!
Nivolumab is my second line of attack, the first being Pazopanib. I only got 4-5 months out of Pazopanib, but I had quite a lot of side effects with it. So taking nivolumab and having no side effects is a real godsend. I haven't felt this good in 4 years, I feel stronger and I'm putting the weight back on I lost taking Pazopanib. Hair/have returned to normal colour.
I hope this lasts a long time for me and I hope this post helps in some way. Good luck and God bless all."


"If you're constipated and you're considering taking this medication, DON'T. It works at relieving constipation, but the side affects are horrible. Do yourself a favor and Google home remedies for constipation, or visit your local whole food store for help to finding a solution."


"My experience with Hetlioz has been very positive. I usually sleep 6-7 hours of sleep every night. Every now and then I still have a night I can't sleep very well as I think my bodies clock is still adjusting to Hetlioz. That being said when I wake up I actually feel rested (even on my bad nights). I feel like I have more energy. My digestion issues are getting better, my mood is better because I don't feel like I am exhauster. Before taking Hetloz I would wake up in the morning feeling exhausted, even if I slept thru the night. I truly was not functioning well before Hetlioz. I struggled for years with INSOMNIA. I tried many different sleeping medications with no luck until one of my doctors prescribed Hetlioz."


"Made everything intense. Had me sitting on edge of seat. Took it twice, 2 doses, had to call Dr told me stop it."


"I've been on Sprintec for 3 weeks now, I've got 3 blue pills left. I've been on 4 different kinds of birth control in the past and I can honestly say that Sprintec has been my FAVORITE! I have had no mood swings or weight gain which is awesome. I had horrible weight gain with other birth controls. I have chronic migraines and I haven't had any increase in them or anymore acne than normal. I did have a very suppressed appetite at first, I was very hungry but would sit down to eat and just be nauseous at the thought. That only lasted a week and a half or so. My breasts have grown, which I'm not complaining about at all. All in all I'm very pleased and would recommend Sprintec to anyone!"


"I have suffered from eczema for all my life.  I have had years with little suffering and after age 60 developed eczema on my face aolng with rosacea spots.  I suffer from inverse psoriasis under my arms, breasts and inner thighs.  My condition worsens with heat, stress and certain foods and chemicals.  Over the past three weeks I'm thrilled to say the eczema patches on my face and eyelids, behind my ears improved immediately, within 24 hours of using Eucrisa!  The other areas with inverse psoriasis have improved as well!  I highly recommend this product after a lifetime of so many other creams and ointments it is a miracle to have a non steriod drug!"


"I had my paragard inserted in the office in June of 2015. Per my OB it was in place at my 6 week check up. In the first 4 months after insertion I had moderate to severe cramping and was informed by my OB that this was normal. In June 2016 my IUD was no longer visible in my cervix. An ultrasound was scheduled. Four days later I had a positive pregnancy test. The ultrasound confirmed the pregnancy and the IUD was not visible so was assumed to have fallen out. I gave birth in February of 2017. A follow up X-ray and subsequent  hysterectomy confirmed the paragard was still in my body, but not in my uterus. I had my Paragard surgically removed in October 2017 and it was found to have perforated my uterus and small intestine."


"Didn't work at all I have moderate to severe acne and this didn't work at all! Do not suggest you try it if you have acne on the face, back, and chest. Anyways hope your experience is better than mine...."


"My dermatologist prescribed my Tazorac 0.05% cream when no other treatment for my acne worked. To this day I still use it and it clears all my breakouts within days and leaves my skin looking even and radiant. I often spot treat with it too, for it can dry my face out sometimes. Lovely product, I highly recommend."


"Everyone here has been complaining about this medication which has gotten me a little anxious as I am in the process of waiting for the effect. I took two tablets at around 6pm and around 9:30 my stomach was grumbling insanely passing wind for about half an hour. I melting toilet thinking I needed to go but i didn't. Then all of a sudden around 10pm I was in so much pain I was crouching down from the cramps and went straight to the bathroom and had a bowel movement. i am aware I might get a few more bowel movements throughout the night but at this moment I'm hoping the pain isn't as unbearable as earlier before. Right now I feel quite relaxed after the first session on the toilet. Honestly feeling great after taking it."


"I'm on the low dose, even though I've been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Even on the lose dose, there were days where I would go 10 times or I would have diarrhea.  My doctor didn't want to take me off it though, because this is the only thing that really has worked.  I have noticed, that the amount of water I drink while taking it/before my meal, can affect it. My doctor also thought adding a probiotic might help settle it down a bit.  I've started taking the probiotic with Lizness and since then, I've had more normal bowel movements.  Some days I do have more than one now, but 2-3 is not bad.  I highly suggest trying the probiotics (colon health) before discontinuing due to having too many bowel movements or diarrhea. "


"I have been suffering from PMDD for years now. As I am getting older, symptoms like tender breasts, bloating, crazy cravings, fatigue, moodiness, crying, anger, have become stronger. I finally decided to talk to my obgyn about this and see if that's normal PMS or is it more serious.. She prescribed Sarafem and now I have been taking it for 2 months. I, the person that's against all drugs, am a changed person. Every day of the month my mood is the same.. I don't have any side effects most people above me stated. If you think at all that you might be suffering from PMDD, talk to your physician. It really helped me get myself back."


"I am eight weeks into the twelve week prescription.  It does make me a bit drowsy, so I take the medicine at bedtime.  BUT my athlete's foot has almost completely cleared!  Wow!  I have the fungus on all of my toenails and I should start to see clear nails starting to grow very soon.  I can hardly wait!

The only side effect I had was the drowsiness.  But taken at bedtime, not a problem.  I can't wait for summer to be here and wear pretty sandals!  I haven't worn sandals like that in over 20 years!"


"I also had suffered as a child with the leg movement ,also was told growing pains,and as an adult as I still had it I would pour alcohol on it an take Tylenol an in 20 minutes it was gone,an didn't come back for a few days,as I got older this has gotten so much worse ,an if you ever need a Benadryl pill lord help you cause it intenseifies  the problem ten fold the tramadol helps a lot two pills a night use to be three, but now I'm on buspirone for serotonin levels, an read that tramadol raises the seratonin,that's why I take only two now but it still works good to control the rls"


"This medication has been a God send. Before I knew about this medication I was in and out of the bathroom at least 7 times in one day and it was every time I put food in my mouth. That went on for a full year, I couldn't go anywhere without going to the bathroom first and if I was out and about I couldn't eat anything until I got home. Me and my wife couldn't even go out to eat on our anniversary because of my problem. It was taking over my life and I was getting depressed, but then my doctor gave me Lomotil and it works like a charm. Instead of going to the bathroom after each time I put food in my mouth. I now only go about 2 times a day and I can now eat at restaurants now. Ihis medication put reassurance back in my life again."


"It's been a dream since one of my boyfriends decided to use Viagra. At first I laughed at the idea but now it's great."


"Works great on my nerve pains, due to diabetes."


"Expensive if you buy the extended release, ($160 for 50mg twice daily a month). Not to mention very sedating, and weight gain."


"I had very bad experience with Ditropan (Oxybutynin in tablets) with unacceptable side effects. After some years my GP suggested trial of Oxybutynin patches. That was the second best thing after sliced bread. Within 2 days I went from up to 6 wetting incidents per 24 hours to 0 and in the following weeks a substantial reduction in the leaking of urine. I have now used Oxytrol for 5 weeks and the only side effect is severe constipation, which seems to be helped by changing the Oxytrol patch every 5 days instead of 3 or 4. I have no other side effects, no dry mouth, no sensitive skin where the patches have been sitting on either side of the body. So I am a very satisfied user, no more large pads, nappies, PVC pants just a normal size Tena pad."


"Finally, I no longer have to chose between falling asleep at night or being productive during the day.  With Sonata, I can do both.  The only drawback is that on rare occasions, the medication takes awhile to work."


"I have been using Androgel pump since July 2008.  The first few months I noticed no changes with my mood, motivation or sexual interest.  The Urologist had to adjust the dose a few times to have the right blood levels of testosterone.  Once this was achieved I have been feeling great.  I noticed a big difference in my sex drive (almost a night/day difference from day one).  Lately my muscle mass has been increasing, almost like being on steroids.  I do quite a bit of manual labor and my arms have gotten huge.  I have lost just about all of the spare fat around my waist and my mood has been right on track with how I was when I was younger. I'm so glad I had the motivation to seek help when I did."


"Had Panic attacks for 3 years until started on Prozac.  Stopped after two weeks.  Made a wonderful difference in my anxiety and depression."


"I have had bladder and kidney infections all my life, and Cipro has been a lifesaver for over 25 years. I have never experienced any side effects, and feel better within hours/days depending on the severity of my symptoms. I take Cranberry supplements on a regular basis, and it seems to aid in preventing urinary tract infections."


"This med works for anxiety but....I have been on sooo many meds.  I need it more for anxiety than depression and that is why I chose Zoloft.  It does work for the anxiety only.  Problem after taking it for a couple years is my sleep is so disrupted, I clench my jaw so bad that when I wake up I have headaches, as well as my body.  I find myself all clenched up in a ball and then my body is sore from being tense, and feel foggy headed.  Newest problem is memory issues.  I guess it is this meds.  The sex was affected some... no weight gain.  Of course when you start any medicine, you have the normal, sweating, nauseous, dray mouth, but those things go away.  You have to give all medicines time to work!!!  I am going to wean off & onto Cymbalta"


"If anything the antabuse works TOO well for me! It makes me super sensitive to any alcohol....whether it's in the hand sanitizers, nail polish removers, colognes (even on other people around me) and even some sugar free food products....
(sugar alcohols). Gives me headaches and severe thirst as well."


"I started taking Loestrin20 three weeks ago and today, after seeing my doctor, I was forced to stop it.
From day one, I have been experiencing all sorts of awful side effects: numbness in all extremities and face, fainting, problems with breathing, headaches, weakness and dizziness to the point that I couldn't drive to work. I ended up in hospital, twice.
I never had issues in the past with birth control pills, but this one is not suitable for me, while thousands of women are fine taking it.
If you experience bad side effects, Please interrupt your treatment and see your doctor asap. Birth control pills shouldn't cause major side effects, and if they do it's a clear sign that you are at risk and must look for a better option!!"


"I have tried many cholesterol lowering drugs. Crestor has been the most effective. It is the first one to bring my level under 200."


"I experienced a rash over my entire body about 2-3 weeks after starting taking this medicine. I don't really know if it would have worked for me or not."


"I got the Mirena implanted two days ago (Wednesday June 17, 2015) and so far it has been close to the easiest thing I've ever had to do. I'm 18 years old and I've never had a baby, I got the Mirena to use as a form of birth control. I took 880 mg of aleve 1 hour before my appointment and the whole process took maybe 10 minutes. I've only had one Pap smear before and she even had to dilate me a little bit but it didn't hurt worse than my worst period cramps- you just have to breathe through it. I had light spotting for the rest of the day and some mild cramps that felt better when I laid down and used a heating pad. Now I'm in no pain at all and I am happy and have energy and am VERY happy that I got this done!"


"I tried Paroxetine, Prozac and Celexa and had no positive results so my doctor advised I try Effexor XR given it is a SNRI or different class of drug. Almost immediately < 1 Week I felt a positive mood change, my social anxiety and mild stuttering seem to dissipate and I felt balanced. I have been taking Effexor XR now for almost a month now and my anxiety has dropped right off that I feel my normal self again, I am a lot more social and I stutter hardly ever and I think more logically. The only down sides are that I do sleep more and find it harder getting up in the mornings for work and have noticed fluid retention around my abdomen. I do not mind these small side effects because this drug has really helped me get my life together. :)"


"My symptoms were severe. Got to the point where I got up to urinate three or four times but could not go for 20 or 30 minutes and then very little volume. Took Rapaflo and it began working in minutes! Same side effects with no ejaculate and minimal satisfaction. I began to experiment and took it every other day. The relief remained the same and the ejaculate returned. Best if both worlds."


"I had no trouble the first month, but had a very heavy period at the end of it and then had breakthrough bleeding all month (varying in quantity) for the second month.  I thought I'd be all bled out after that and have a light period, but it was heavy again.  That was enough for me, and I switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclin Lo (which is what ended up working).  No side effects other than the breakthrough bleeding, but that was enough."


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"I have been on Levora for 5 years to regulate my periods. It has regulated my periods and I have a very light flow for 4 days a month. Unfortunately I have gained 40 pounds and went from a B to a D cup. I also recently saw other people's side effects and realized many of my issues are from Levora. Severe migraines, acne, needing to eat everything, mood swings, depression, etc. I am not pregnant and was happy with the pill besides the weight gain. Now that I've realized the other issues could be from this pill, I am switching to Mirena next week."


"On day 5 of 29 on day 5 of 290 milligram linzess all I have experienced is a lot of gas last evening my stomach was extremely distended not sure if this is going to work for me but I'm not going to give up the fight the constipation is severe and causes major problems in daily living so I'm going to hold on until my next doctor's appointment"


"The smell is deceiving, it smells sweet and fruity NOT!!.  It is just one of the nastiest things I've ever put in my month.   Although I did chase it with gatarade which seemed to wash away suprep after taste.    The diarrhea wasn't any thing I  haven't had before.  This is my second colonoscopy.   Was more worried about the prep that the procedure.   The lemon lime stuff I drank the first time was way better tasting.  If you have a weak stomach ask for something else."


"I've suffered from migraines since I was a little girl, more then 40 years. I saw a variety of doctors over the years and they tried many different combinations of medications to help but none were successful. Finally one doctor included Fiorinal/codeine to my meds to help when I had a migraine! Success! Something worked! If I take this at the start of a migraine it helps 100% of the time. I've been able to take part in all activities without having to cancel due to an uncontrollable migraine!"


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"I've been on seroquel twice now. I was hearing voices all day that affected my PTSD, then it was a falling block thing with my anxiety and depression.

I love this medication because I also have sleeping problems - falling asleep and staying asleep.

There's XR and non XR (time release). I'm on 450; the higher you are on, the longer it takes to fall asleep.

The only bad thing about this medication is weight gain. Be careful with that. I did research on all schizophrenic medications and they all cause weight gain.

Just a note; the reason I pay $60 is because I need to take 300 + 150 to make 450. The XR is $15 more. I go under blue cross blue shield, if this helps anyone."


"My manias have definitely been 'filed down' so far....

Though I now have mixed states and anger is highly apparent during mania. Though I'm unsure if Lithium is to blame here for I've always had anger issues. But it seems more intense."


"My husband was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer in October 2012.  He had surgery to remove 1/3 of his lung, chemo and radiation. In July 2013 had a double by pass surgery.  July 2014, it matastised to the brain.  Gamma knife shrunk the 2 tumors  In September 2014 started another round of chemo, but 2 months later he had a TIA, they took him off the chemo.  In September 2016 started Opdivo.  Doing well no new tumors in the lungs or brain.  Side effects are severe tiredness, sleeps all the time, body aches, depression.  His quality of life is very bad .  The depression really worries me.  Has any one else been dealing with depression and severe mood swings on this drug?"


"5 yrs ago, I got Amerge after trying almost every other medication available. My migraines tend to come back within 4-6 hours with Imitrex, but the Amerge would keep it gone. Unfortunately, I had a really hard time getting my insurance to cover it. Another good thing about the Amerge is that it didn't seem to have the photophobia effect after I took it. Also wouldn't knock me out or make me feel groggy. It was like taking a vitamin and then my life could just go on as planned! I really hope that insurance companies get better at covering effective medications for their patients. I also wish I could just afford the $200 or whatever for 9 pills. "


"Although there should be no negative drug interaction with this antibiotic and other medication I take daily, I had a severe allergic reaction: swelling of throat and tongue, vertigo and dizziness, bad taste in my mouth (even days after) and vomiting. I'm on my third day of the medication now and still feel sick and "weird". My throat and tongue are no longer swollen, but all my muscles hurt and my skin feels painful, also major headache and very sleepy. "


"I was on it for 2 years and never had any problems.  My periods were predictable and it decreased my cramping and bleeding.  I still had a period for 6 days but with light bleeding, it's not that bad."


"I developed a very specific form of OCD in my early 50's that is commonly described as "Ear Worms".  It is where a song or a snippet of a song gets stuck in your head and keeps playing over and over.  It got so bad it was literally driving me insane.  I would have a snippet playing nonstop for WEEKS!  Day and night (kept me awake until I fell asleep from exhaustion).  Played at work CONSTANTLY where I couldn't focus.  I would be in meetings unable to pay attention because I would have a song blaring over and over in my head.  After ramping up doses, I settled at 100mg/day of Zoloft which has SAVED MY LIFE!  It works!  I can listen to music again and not yell at my wife when she sings.  And I have no side effects."


"I don't know if I should sit on the toilet and make this stuff come out it is so uncomfortable.   Itchy,  burning, ouch!"


"Rated subjectively from patient assessment s/p administration"


"Right after my daughters 13 yr. birthday, she had severe bleeding and was diagnosed with severe crohns and colitis.  She has been on Remicade since January and has infusions every six weeks.  She was on put on Prednisone in March since the infusions did not stop the bleeding alone.  She is now being weened off the steroids, Thank God, and is on Remicade for the rest if ths year for now.  She gets a boost of energy and after her infusions, but is very smart about what she can and cant eat. Prayers to u all going through this."


"I only take 5mg of Saphris in the morning plus Estroven that helps my anger and it has helped me a lot. I used to take 10mg but gave me suicidal thoughts so I just take 5mg in the morning only taking it day by day. "


"This is a review from the care taker side, my wife Lori had been diagnosed with MS since 1996, she had been on Betaseron till 2011 when she switched to Gilenya. Over time she experienced hearing, vision, memory loss and extreme fatigue which all got worse, she was sleeping 16 to 18 hrs a day. I didn't realise these changes until she was got off Gilynea July 2016, over 6 months time she is a different person. So Gilynea worked, but it changes a person over time, in my case for the worse, she just took her first set of Lemtrada infusion, and in 1 year she will do her last set, and will not need a MS treatment again, we have high hopes for the future and looks promising so far."


"I got the Implanon in October 2009 three weeks after giving birth to my second son. At first I did get anxiety pretty bad but it went away quickly. My periods pretty much stopped. Every once in a while I will get a normal period. But for the last month and a half I have been having horrible headaches, no sex drive, mood swings but worst of all I have been having random pains all over my body. My doctor says its neurological. I have had an MRI ultrasound and all kinds of blood work. "


"I got the nexplanon after I had my daughter in 2014. I bled constant for eight months straight. I then went to sporatic periods (on one week, spot the next, nothing a few days, then BAM back to bleeding)  I have gained 30 pounds on this and can not lose it for the life of me, no diet or exercise regimen will work. Also, I have been battling depression and dissociation off and on since I got it. However,  I haven't gotten pregnant. So it definitely does it's job. But I finally am scheduled to get it out next week, one year early. I will not ever get it again. Everyone will react differently."


"I used to use warm soapy water as this is what I received as a child and continued as an adult.  Now I use a fleet enema and it works just as well with less bother. This is also great when traveling. No bag to hang and nozzle and hose to wash.   "


"Over the past few years I have tried all the medication for a overactive bladder that is available through my doctors. This medication for me is the best one, it works really well and I have no symptoms of an overactive bladder and helps with my bladder leaking. The only reason I did not give it 10/10 is the side effects dry mouth, thirst, and I do feel very tired when taking this tablet."


"I wanted to try this because pills just were not working for me and I decided a non-hormonal IUD would be my best bet. Insertion was pretty painful and I had to rest for around 15 minutes before I could actually stand up and walk. I have had it for 3 months now and I am a person that will try something for as long as possible before I have had enough. Lower back pain, painful cramps, period that lasts 2 weeks where I bleed through super tampons in two hours, and spotting for the other 2 weeks. Crouching down for longer then 30 seconds as well as sitting on hard chairs means having painful cramps for the day. For this much pain, not worth it. Does prevent pregnancy though."


"This helps me calm down and sleep at night when I'm manic, but I noticed a weight gain of 10 lbs and I feel sluggish during the day. I also dream more often, which may or may not be a desirable side effect."


"I was on Desogen for 7 years and never got pregnant, had shorter, lighter periods. All medicines have side effects that being said; the down side was slight increase of my blood pressure & slight weight gain. When I was ready to start my family it only took me 2 months to get pregnant. Now I have to be on a different pill because I've had my baby & our hormones change but haven't found a pill that works as well as Desogen did."


"I'm 34 ...5' 4".  I had jitters, nausea, severe constipation, and trouble concentrating. This was going on through the first month. Starting the second month of Contrave,  I have NO side effects. "


"I only give it a few points because I was put on it to regulate periods which it has done. But this BC has made my cramps severe to the point of near vomitting. My emotions drastically switch in an instant. I haven't been able to sleep much since being on it."


"The side effects can be quite bad, the generic was the same for me as well. "


"diagnosed with brain cancer four years ago at age 32, Surgery, Temodar and radiation worked for first couple years, then I got two more tumors, stopped Temodar and started Avastin. In just two months I've seen dramatic improvements with minimal side effects (constipation, nose bleeds and mouth sores) all of which have responded to simple remedies) My last brain scan was a large improvement over the prior one and I've reduced my Dexamethasone dose substantially! I highly recommend!"


"I receive inapsine or droperidol in an ER visit to assess a small gastric bleed related to gastroparesis. The nausea and vomiting had persisted for 2 days.  However, within 10 minutes of the drug administration, I became severely restless and unable to remain in the bed. I suffered the worst episode of restless leg syndrome in my life, but it involved my upper body and arms, too!. I paced, stretched, and moved constantly trying to achieve some comfort. I became repeatedly tangled in the IV tubing.  Finally, I relaxed after having received several IV or IM doses of diazepam. I remained awake at home until the following morning."


"This has been very helpful with the pain I experience with muscle spasms. I do like the relief of stiffness I have everyday."


"Seemed to work okay for me."


"The first 6 months were good. Now it's starting to get annoying because I keep spotting for a long time this month and my cramps really do take a lot out me. "


"I have been experiencing severe heart pounding and speeding due to menopause and not much has helped. I tried chinese herbs, bio identical hormones, birth control pill and beta blockers. My Endocrinologist put me on 3.0mg Estropipate and within a few days I'm experiencing more 'calmness' of the pounding. It's not completely gone but it has improved 90%, the good news is you can increase the dosage and it helps with bone density."


"I used to take this medication for panic attacks, and it worked absolute wonders. It took about 30 minutes to kick in but really calmed me down and it wasn't at all addictive. I later found out I have severe hereditary liver problems and it has a bad interaction with what I have to take to keep my liver in check, so I can no longer take it. With the medicines combined I just felt foggy and had to sleep for at least 15 hours if I had to take a vistaril, I couldn't keep my eyes open and function until I'd slept it off.

I'm now trying out Xanax, and I don't really like it, vistaril kept me calm longer and was just amazing when I needed it. With Xanax the half life is just terrible and I end up with a worse panic attack than I began with."


"I was on Yaz for 4 years, and I loved it. My insurance stopped covering the brand name, so I got switched to Gianvi, and it is not the same. My skin isn't as great as it was with Yaz, though there's still not much acne. I've been gaining weight (about 15 pounds over a year), and I crave carbs way more than I did before. I've also gotten very dry all over, from my eyes (I can't wear contacts anymore) to my mouth, from my regular skin to my genitals (it's been making sex rather uncomfortable). I'm switching to Nuvaring in hopes that a lower-dose birth control will help alleviate these symptoms."


"the best thing i ever bought"


"I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder almost five years ago and have tried just about every medication without success.  I have recently started taking Saphris and it is my miracle. My mood swings have gone and I'm no longer angry or depressed.  I have plenty of energy (minus the mania) and feel a complete sense of well being. The dissolvable wafers have a very bitter taste however this is a very small price to pay considering how awesome I feel.  "


"Started this one 3 months ago when my insurance stopped covering minastrin  I believe was the name of it. Anyway  , I haven't had my period since!! I get slightly hormonal with mood swings and depression. Best thing is I was on a different pill before this one which caused me to have my period 2x a month! This is crazy! I have a horrible breakout of pimples now too. Going to switch to something else ASAP!"


"Standard Postoperative Organ Anti Rejection / immune system suppressant treatment"


"I was kind of surprised to read so many comments here that sounded exactly like my Celexa experience!  I thought maybe it was just me who responded so well to this medicine.  I have been on 3 other anti-depressants over the past 14 years.  Some stopped working after a while or some never worked for me.  But within a week of taking Celexa, I began to feel better than I could have hoped for.  After 5 weeks of taking it, I can honestly say I am happier now than I have ever been in my adult life.  This is how living is supposed to feel every day!!"


"I have had psoriatic arthritis for 20 years. Mostly attempting to control the arthritis which at times has been debilitating to say the least. For the first year my skin was clear after the loading doses. I wore shorts and went swimming without fear! And while I'm still very happy with stelara I've noticed it doesn't control my arthritis as well (still manageable) and I have small patches beginning to appear. I'm well under the 200lb weight for the higher dose."


"I'm a medical doctor and all I can say is this is the first time I've taken an irritant laxative and wow. I actually contemplated calling an ambulance when it hit me with intense hypogastric pain which obviously irritated a sacral nerve as my feet started to throb in pain while my bowels viciously spasmed. I should have known better and taken a hyperosmotic like movicol. First attack was 6hrs later followed by another after 2hrs. I thought this is what death must be like. I was out for the day with exhaustion and dehydration and will never take this again. I'd rather have a colleague give me an enema in future. Take with caution."


"So far, so good! I have been using it for almost 2 months now and love the fact I only change it every 3 weeks! At first I did often worry about it "slipping" out or my boyfriend feeling it during sex, but none of those things happened. The only down side so far has been the nausea I get in the mornings. It usually goes away after I eat and start my day, but other than that, everything is great."


"I received Implanon in May of 2008. I am due to have it removed in 6 months however, for the past year I have experienced decrease in sex drive, weight gain of 30lbs and also mood swings. My periods have been very scheduled and fairly regular which was great until 4-5 months ago when I missed a period then was on time the following 2 months. Last month I started a week early and it was unusually light, this month I started 2 1/2 weeks early and it has been off and on spotting for the past 5 days. I did call the helpline when I missed my period. They did not seem to concerned and I have not been able to find ANYwhere the birth rates on this specific birth control! I loved it until a year ago so the first half of my experience was great the last half no."


"Symbicort works well as a maintenance medication for my COPD. I use in combination with Spiriva. The only down side is that it causes anxiety and "jitters" for me. I am already an anxious person so this can be a problem."


"I struggled with extreme facial sweating for years and when I say extreme, I mean it! I used to carry a kleenex or paper towels or even real towels on my purse to dry my face. I couldn't apply any product because I sweated like there was no tomorrow. I do not live in a warm place (Montreal), but even extreme cold temperatures did not change anything. As soon as it was a little warm (like climb in a bus after a 5 min walk by -20C) I sweated and I was soaked... Well, I have been using Xerac and the day after the first application, it was LITERALLY a miracle, I went out and I walked more than 2 miles by 26C and there was a very light amount of sweat around my nose, and that was it!! I recommend this product! It changed my life!!!!!!"


"I read that Victoza is the exact same drug as Sandexa. Sandexa is just a higher dose. I just started Victoza for weight loss and have no side effects yet. I will keep you posted. My insurance covers it and my co-pay was about $70.  There is a site that helps pay for Victoza. I am waiting for a card they will send."


"I had my Implanon put in February 2011 I only had a period the first month then never had one again. Only thing I didn't like was the pain in my arm. But otherwise it was great it didn't give me any problems and I didn't gain much weight and the sex never changed. "


"SMOKERS PLEASE READ:Started taking Sprintec roughly 2-3 weeks after i had a miscarriage. I used this birth control for less than a month. I never missed a day and took it on time every day. Right before i started taking the 'sugar pill' or the last week of pills for the month, i ended up getting SUPER sick sypmtoms including: anxiety, loss of sleep, severe depression and fatal thoughts, very light headed almost passing out, nausea/vommiting just to name a few. I also ended up losing feeling in the right side of my body. Turns out it was from SMOKING WHILE TAKING THE PILL. I stopped taking it and after a 2 weeks FINALLY got to my regular self. Please be careful because smoking while on the pill can be deadly."


"Broke both my legs in a car crash. Shattered my right femur and broken right fibula. Dilaudid is the only when required medicine that really worked."


"Cured my persistent cough, made me drowsy, but also suffered from insomnia and made me feel depressed, wanted to cry at the slightest negative thought or comment, most unlike me.
When I stopped taking pills cough recurred, depression subsided."


"Have had migraines for years ave 8 - 14/mth.  Received 3 vials of Botox 3 weeks ago in forehead, temples, base of skull, neck, trapezius, paraspinal muscles.  My head was fine.  The first week, my neck and back muscles were so sore, they hurt to the touch.  It was as if the muscles not paralyzed were competing for the jobs of those that were.  I have never felt such pain.  Each morning, different muscles would be in pain.  The diffuse, large muscle pain has improved somewhat now 3 weeks out, but my neck muscles feel as if they cannot support my head.  It causes me severe pain to bend forward to read, eat, try to pick things up.  I am going to try PT this week.  Also have had 7 migraines in 3 weeks since treatments.  Very sad patient here!"


"Switching from opiates, to suboxone, to buprenorphine can be challenging. What everyone should be aware of is HOW MUCH bup it takes to equal your subs, and how many subs it takes to equal your opiates. there is no magic pill to take away withdrawals, and in my opinion it is just part of the journey to recovery. Lots of Docs will tell you whatever you want to hear to move you through the clinic, but do not give up hope. I went from taking 30 to 40 oxys per day down to 32 mgs of suboxone , then finally made the jump to butrans and belbuca. Now after 40 years of being a pill freak and after giving 15 years of my life to the federal penitentiary, I can finally say my life is good."


"I got my period on July 18 and took the pill the day after it happened on July 27...today is September 15 and I have still yet to get my period! "


"Been on wellbutrin and Naltrexone for 2 weeks. My Dr. prescribed the medication separatley cause it's cheaper. Quit smoking and no cravings for alcohol. Headaches and Nausea no major weight loss I will continue the 2 and hope the side effects go away."


"I have been taking Pentasa since 10 years and has relieved all cramps and distentions. I'm able to lead my life comfortably now. Only recently I have developed rashes all over and want to know in case any one else facing same way."


"Ok so I have been suffering for two years now. I'm 25. I had this so bad I was anemic with huge blood clots, finally doc gave me d&c a month later started up again it got so bad again w clots. He said depo shot and another d&c he gave me the depo shot last week. I'm not even kidding you it stopped immediately. I'm so happy I was really suffering and now don't even need the d&c. The only bad part is I want more kids like soon but my body needs a rest from this. I'm 100% for the depo shot it saved my life."


"I  have taken Fluazepam for IBS and sleep for over 20 years.I am 77 now get up for frequent bathroom trips but go right back to sleep. I take one 15 mg every three or 4 days, The days in between  I don't need it for sleep."


"I was given a sample of Savella at my primary care doctor. I was hesitant due to my previous bad experience with these medicines, but feeling so bad I had NOTHING to
lose. I have been taking the medicine at a very low dose now for about 3 weeks. WOW what a change it has made in my life. After suffering from fibromyalgia for so long, I DID
not think I could ever feel better. NO SIDE EFFECTS. PLEASE TRY THIS MEDICINE."


"I have suffered from hormonal migraines since puberty and am now in my fifties. I tried every option the Doctor could offer but nothing helped until I found Maxalt Melt about ten years ago. I call them my magic pill as they can clear a migraine completely within an hour. Very occasionally I have to take a second dose. They work for me with minimal side effects and are worth every penny. I'm in the UK so can get them on prescription."