"I took this drug awhile back, I was on it for 3 years. I don't recall ever having side effects while initially starting or during taking it over time. This drug seemed to help my depression and anxiety significantly, probably more than I actually realized at the time. Only problem I had was, if I missed a dose I'd be hit with massive emotional distress. Crying over the stupidest things rather it was positive or negative crying. My emotions were intense. After a long time without medicine now, trying to beat depression and anxiety on my own and being somewhat successful for an extended period of time I've been contemplating using it again. I've tried almost all of these meds, and this is the one that's worked for me the most."


"I was prescribed gabapentin a year and a half ago for Vulvodynia.  Initially, gabepentin did not help with the burning.  I had to go way beyond 2000 mgs.  Once the dose was increased, it definitely helped with the burning nerve pain. I would say it cut my pain by about 60%. Unfortunately, I have had to add other medicines to gabapentin overtime to help with the burning pain.  I added Lyrica and then Cymbalta.  I'm on 3600 mgs of gabapentin along with the other two medications.  My burning is pretty bad again.  Gabapentin worked for awhile but, now I need to switch medicines.  I had no side effects on this medicine."


"I have been using Aviane for 4 months now. When I first started I had my period twice that month. They said it was just breakthrough bleeding but I am still having 2 periods a month. I have horrible headaches and I get moody right around the time I start my period(s). I am not able to lose weight and I've had a decrease in sex drive. However my skin is great!"


"It has really helped with urges and no real side effects I can tell except for more vivid dreams, not bad dreams, just more vivid and more memorable. Would recommend for anyone who REALLY wants to quit smoking."


"Before I got my Mirena I did a lot of research and was so nervous... actually afraid to get it. The day of my appointment came and I was freaking out... come to find out it didn't hurt a bit. I literally talked through the whole procedure expecting to feel some kind of pain and my doctor said ALL DONE. It was more a pap smear than an insertion and then they trim the strings, it was so simple and I didn't feel no cramping or spotting. Everyone is different though."


"I have used solydyne in the past, two different dosages. They worked at first then stopped working. Again they the increased dosage, even that stopped working. Then i was put on bactrim. The nice thing about bactrim for me was that it worked every time you use. I was give a strong prescription 100mg twice daily. And then 50mg twice daily for an year.

The nice thing about bactrim is you see it working. The acne where it used to be becomes dried out and you feel that the meds are working. With others i have seen it disappear and then appear again. With bactrim it was just really clean. I have recently started doxycyline and it has not worked so far. Not a bit. It does seemed working the first week but not any more."


"I thought I needed an antidepressant, so I tried a couple. Paxil for me had terrible side effects. I felt like I was on speed.  Had to eat every two hours. I could not go anywhere; always had to have snacks with me and I lost weight even with the calorie increase.  Insomnia was the worst.  I could not even take 10 mg.  I tried the medication for about 7 weeks and decided it was not for me and began a weaning off process.  Reduced to 5 mg for 1 week, this was the hardest and caused the most side effects which included vertigo, nausea and insomnia which lasted about 2 days.  Then I reduced to 2.5 mg for another week and a half.  Stopped taking it completely after this and did fine with no side effects."


"I was diagnosed with acute bronchitis with dry cough, wheezing, chest pain, fever & fatigue. Within a day of taking Biaxin the pain & fever  was gone. The coughing and fatigue lasted a week. The only side effect was an unpleasant aftertaste which was minor. Overall the drug worked pretty well."


"Absolutely saved my life. After having severe facial pain for 3 months and not one doctor could diagnose me... I started have bad anxiety and depression. I was always that person that was so against anti depressants and anxiety medicine. My family kept telling me I needed to do something so I finally decided to take Lexapro! I have been on it for a little over 2 months and it was the best decision I've made. It has made me mentally relax and when any issues arise I'm able to think about it calmly and rationally, when before I would panic over everything. The first week the side effects were pretty bad, so make sure you take an anxiety medication with it.               (For 2 weeks -1 month) until the side effects disappear. Highly recommend"


"I was severely depressed. I walked into my doctor's office in tears. She put me on Celexa 20 mg a day. I am a new woman... it actually helped within the first few hours. I have had sime mild side effects."


"I was sweating all the time and had to shower/change up to 6 times a day. Used the DrySol 3 nights in a row, under arms, feet, even top of legs and under belly. When dry, I put plastic over all areas, covered feet with socks, wore nightie with sleeves, undies held-in plastic at top of legs. The idea is to use at bedtime in this manner, so the product doesn't rub-off AND because this is when the sweat glands are most dormant. Now I only need it twice a week. I use regular deodorant in the morning. Keep in mind: 1) You only need a very small amount to prevent burning your skin 2)Otherwise it must be washed off. 3) Dab under arms ONLY where hair grows. Don't use after shaving! I can now wear tops TWICE and can wear regular shoes.  DrySol, you're the best!"


"This is a miracle pill.  Migraines used to ruin my life. I couldnt go out with friends or enjoy life.  I would be out of work.  I take this pill and within 45 minutes I am feeling great.  I even get this feeling of euphoria.  I'm just thrilled my pain is over!  I never have a side effect with this medication other than being a little sleepy which I definitely don't mind at all.  I have taken many other migraine pills and this by far has the least side effects and works the best.  I am so happy I found this pill."


"Works great and fast.  Very expensive."


"I started this medicine mainly to regulate my period and help with cramps (it was initially very helpful with the cramps but got less effective over several years). It also helped clear up my skin. I had pretty positive results with Gianvi all around. Unfortunately I was switched to Vestura, which seems the same but it is really hard to swallow the pills. Their edges are sharper than Gianvi."


"The ONLY medicine that has resulted in my numbers being normal after many years on Lipitor-Niacin regimen. Added Zetia to the mix every night.  Effects - light-headed and loose stools in mornings every day. Small price to pay for good health, but, yes, BIG price for the medicine."


"I have been taking Luvox since 1998.  I always knew something was strange about the way I acted growing up lol.  As I grew up, married, and had a child, life became very scary to me.  I worried constantly, fearing death for those around me.  I suddenly had an episode of what is referred to as an anxiety attack.  I thought I was dying... it was a horrible experience, and before I finally went to a social worker seeking help (and that was very hard for me  to  admit to myself) I'd had a couple more of these anxiety/panic attacks... So... the social worker diagnosed me with OCD.  She worked along with my M.D. whom I still see to this day and trust very much & decided to give the medication she recommended to him for me a try.  ... continued"


"I have ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Fatigue, and Low Motivation. I also have Major Depression. If I didn't have adderall my dad would mostly see me staying in bed all day sleeping or just thinking. Adderall helps me a lot, it gets my brain actually working. It makes me want to do the things I loved before I was depressed and it kinda helps with the fatigue. My legs still feel tired 24/7 but I can move when I'm on Adderall."


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"Valtrex is the only one that worked for me. This the best and the only one."


"femhrt took away my hot flashes within a week but the acne was unbearable. Stopped taking it."


"Didn't help symptoms at all.

Side Effects:
1.  Really blurry vision
2.  Felt dead inside."


"After reading these reviews here, and being a very anxious person - I did not want to take this. I took Doxycycline instead and it did not clear up the Chlamydia.

I bit the bullet and got the one day Azithromycin (250mg x4) pack to take in one dose. I ate it with a bagel and cream cheese and hoped for the best.

The worst that happened was crazy stomach noises, no pain. No diarrhea, no shakes, no fever, no sweating. Nothing else. I feel great today.

So, take these reviews with a grain of salt. I maybe wouldn't chance it and take this stuff at work, but before bed - definitely."


"Cymbalta has been a life saver for my Fibromyalgia pain. I can function now, it is great."


"Oh my god!! This medication is amazing. It's turned me into a brand new person. The debilitating swelling/stiffness in my knees, pain and grinding in my shoulders are ENTIRELY gone. The stiffness and lack of movement in my spine is very slowly getting better. I've been on it 3 weeks and I'm so much better. It took a very long time (3 years) and 6 Rheumatologists to finally get a doc to agree to trial me on a TNF inhibitor. The injection site reaction is super sucky. It have a big red itchy/burning rash where I inject for a 3-4 days after. I've made up a great cream to treat the symptoms, but gonna ask the Doc if I can switch to prefilled syringes."


"I find if you were on a birth control before Loseasonique you will already have the hormones in your system and will have less side effects!"


"I am in my 30's and have hormonal acne.  I have issues with my thyroid and produce too much androgen.   Thank goodness for this stuff!!!  It took a month or so to work but I'm so thankful not to have cystic chin acne.  I have suffered on and off since my teens.   Usually always have a few cystic bulbs on my chin, cheeks, or neck.  I was supposed to use this RX along with oral antibiotics but they made me too sick so I didn't use them.  This topical RX did the job for me.   I've tried so many things."


"Once it is in your system, the side effects are not so strong.  For me it went from severe dizziness and basically "knocking me out"..to no side effects.  I also woke up severally drowsy and thought why take this if I can't function the next day?  But, I got to a point where I was not sleeping at all, so I kept trying this drug and it got better.  I was able to get some sleep and not have harsh side effects.  I want to take this short term to get back on track on my own.  I am scheduled to see a sleep dr..but until then I will have to take this."


"It was to help me with my headaches. It did at first then I started with headaches everyday again and made my legs ache. So I stopped taking it. Also made me dizzy."


"This pill has allowed me to get some much needed sleep. I get flare-ups for bursitis in my shoulder about twice a year and when it happens if I roll over onto that shoulder I want to scream and I'm awake the rest of the night. Even putting on a shirt is terrible. The only other pain I've been through that was worse were kidney stones. Please be smart and take this medicine like you are supposed to. "


"I have noticed no difference in stream (5ml when I took the flow test) after 3 days using, and am unable to ejaculate. 25y/o male."


"I've been taking doxycycline for almost two weeks after being diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. It makes you pee excessively and constipates you. But you will start to see the effects take hold within days. I'm now experiencing severe gas. I was nauseous in the beginning but that subsided after a week. Overall its a pain but it works. Don't lay down for an hour after taking it."


"I've been taking Macrobid for urinary tract infections for years with no problem, it always worked really fast. This time I got a severe headache within an hour of taking the first pill, I didn't connect it to the Macrobid and took the second dose which was a big mistake.  The headache was like a migraine and took two days to go away. "


"I'm 52, female, HIV+, Cancer survivor, Liver Transplant Recipient.
I was one of the people who studied this medication through clinical trials. I tried all the other treatments, but none of them cleared the Hep C. During the trials, a slightly different combo of this medicine worked within 4 weeks. As my liver was already severely damaged, I developed cirrhosis, then cancer, then I had a transplant. After 3 months Hep C was detected in the new liver. I was immediately placed on Harvoni. I've cleared within 4 weeks again!
I do have side effects. The main one is headache. Then nausea, slight fatigue and the occasional throw up session (which lasts only a few minutes, then I'm fine).
I do get a dizzy feeling, but it is not a problem at all."


"Works like a charm and I have zero side effects.  I feel much better."


"If you take it at the onset of the migraine, it's a phenomenal medication. Saved my soul."


"You need to check your hormones with blood work to make sure they are all level. After using depo tesoesterone for a while.you will start feeling side effects you never got before. Also you might have to donate your blood testosterone will give you a high red blood cell count which it's not good. When you notice your test shots are not giving you the most like it used to you have high estrogen levels and prolactin levels too. you will need to take arimidex to bring it down. You will know when it's time the side effects are terrible. vitamin D is recommended while taking depo testerone it's a must."


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


"I have used Edex for over 3 years.
Very positive in that it almost never fails to give me a nice hard, durable erection within a few minutes with stimulation, maybe 2 "erection fails" in several hundred uses.  The injections are painless and very easy to get used to. cost per dose is very small.
Not so positive is that for about 2 years I have had a difficult time reaching orgasm and when I do it often is only after very hard, intense, prolonged stimulation, almost never through intercourse alone.
Mr Urologist insists that the orgasm issue is all in my head, that the medication is giving me the erection as it is supposed to, but that there must be some other issues involved."


"I took this for 1 week and not only did it do nothing for my muscle spasms but it made me depressed. I had never been like this in my life!!! Thankfully I realized what was happening and stopped taking them immediately. So, ineffective and severe side effect. Not taking ever again. "


"I'm going on my third month of Nuvaring. I have had about a four pound weight gain (I attribute it to my eating habits), increased moodiness, and my acne has progressively worsened. However, this is the best and most convenient birth control method I have had. My sex drive has not decreased, no vaginal irritation but excessive lubrication, my period lasts 2-3 days, and no spotting while ring is inserted. My breasts are tender around the second to third week, but nothing severe. Additionally, during my second month I did have a case of nausea and vomiting for about two days; I'm not sure where this stemmed from though. Overall, I give Nuvaring a thumbs up for me."


"I don't recommend HCG prescription injections for anything. I had the worse headaches that I've ever had in my life. The right side of my face started sagging and I was very weak. 1. ER visit , I was in the trauma unit because they thought I had a stroke. Wrong! 2. ER visit, diagnosed as Bell's palsy. Wrong! 3. ER visit, Lyme disease! Wrong again! It was the HCG! It may help women lose weight but definitely not worth the side effects!"


"This pill did not work well at all for me. I was on it for severe cramping and while it slightly dulled the cramps, its side effects made things worse than they were to begin with.  For the 4 months that I was on it, I had 2 periods a month, one half way through the pack and one at the end.  Both had bad cramps.  After the first month, my skin started to break out like crazy. Not only that, but this pill made me really moody, to the point that I would cry over nothing and get really upset at people. "


"I have been unable to take antidepressants due their side effects. I had pretty much given up trying to feel "normal". I saw a new Dr. And she gave me viibryd samples.
I have little to no side effects except for occasional diarrhea. For the first time in a really long time, I feel good. I don't feel like a zombie, and I am able to get up and live.
I do take the medication earlier in the day because it can cause me to keep me awake. 3pm seems to work out well. I haven't gained weight on it, but I tend to bloat more if I eat poorly. I just wish I didn't have to go broke to function well."


"I only went through one pack of these before I contacted my doctor and she changed me to a different type of birth control. I needed these for my irregular periods and hormonal acne and this did nothing for either of those. It was just a waste of time. Did not work."


"12 years ago I had severe, treatment-resistant depression. Lithium augmentation of the antidepressant I was on led to a dramatic improvement and saved me from ECT."


"I just started Adipex-P 37.5mg on March 6th, 2011. I am in the military and am a single mom of two. I work and go to school full time so its hard for me to work out everyday even though I'm supposed to. I have never really had trouble losing weight until I started working night shift in May. I would only eat one meal a day but since it was late I gained the weight. I am 5'5 and weighed 184lbs before I was put on this pill. The first day I took it was right after the doctors appointment. By 5pm and I had only eaten one piece of ham. I bought a salad after I took the pill and tried to eat it when I got home at 6 and couldn't because I had no urge to want to eat. It's Wednesday now and I've lost 4lbs already."


"I was previously on alese and transferred to this pill to control my acne. I have found many side affects to this pill such as weigh gain, breast enlargement and severe nausea. The nausea is my main problem as I hate feeling like that and throwing up in general so I am sceptical to keep on this pill."


"After a fall and suffering a slow decline into osteoarthritis of the right hip, I had been managing pain with Vicodin for the last two years before I went for total joint replacement. Maybe I had built up a tolerance because after surgery, my pain was mind-boggling until it vanished "just like that". I asked the nurse what she just gave me and she said she tried a little Demerol via I.V. Amazing stuff when morphine didn't do it for me!!"


"Reading these reviews after being on the 3 day treatment for 2 days tonight was my last day. Same with what all other reviews said I have never in my life experienced this type of burning or itching... I'm red swollen and irritated the burn is the worst used it at work, the topical cream and felt like passing out... Terrible! I have used this before and never experienced this intense of a side effect.i feel worse than I did 2 Days ago. Hopefully tomorrow I'm better this is pure hell!!!"


"I've been on it for 6 months and it works! Period came on time and I'm not pregnant! I've had 3 miscarriages and emotionally not ready to do it again. However, I've gained weight, it makes me very sleepy... like too sleepy to  tend to my 4 and 1 year old, my hair falls out BAD! I am not an emotional person, but I do feel I'm more angry and I  hate feeling like that. One last thing, I was still breastfeeding my son, not exclusively, and pph told me its ok to take it. Well I'm just now reading the warning  label and it reads to not take it if u are breastfeeding!! Pph told me it was ok! It said the drug can be passed to him thru my milk! He has been fine. I'm hoping it stays that way. But it works and I will continue to use it."


"I have had the paragrad iud for 1 year and my periods are horrible I pour blood and cramp so bad I can't move. I have a period twice a month both lasting 7 days. Last month my strings came out but the dr wouldn't remove it due to having to cut me open to get it out. Now a month later horrid pain where I can barely move and its now embedded in my uterus. I would never recommend this to anyone. Worse decision I ever made"


"Medication works great for SHORT TERM usage.  Long term usage can suppress your adrenal glands and suppress your Hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal axis."


"I've only been on Seasonique for 8 days.  I started having a dizzy feeling last week.  Everyday it has been progressively worse until 3 days ago when it started affecting my balance.  I have been on Seasonale for over a year but a mistake was made when my prescription was refilled and I ended up on Seasonique.  I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding or any other problems but the dizziness is preventing me from having a normal life.  I'm switching back."


"It is a great medication I've had no seizures and my back pain is little to none"


"I was on necon for 6 years, and it was the first birth control I ever went on. I LOVED this. I had super light periods that would last 2-3 days. I had no weight gain, but unfortunately no boob gain either haha. I've never had acne problems, and nothing got better or worse being on it. Cramps were a thing in the past on this pill. I literally would forget I'm on my period. Before I went on this pill, I had my period extremely heavy every other week, so this was literally magic. Unfortunately after 6 years my body must have gotten used to the pill, so I switched to Reclispen because I started get spot heavily in-between my period pretty much all the time. I'm hoping my new pill will be just as amazing as Necon..maybe just give me some boobs;)"


"I've been on klonopin for over a decade. It helped with the anxiety for a really short time but I still had to self manage which is why I rate it 1 star. The only reason I was on it for so long was because the doctor told me I would be a lifer on it. I'm finally off of this medication and I am suffering severe withdrawal. I have had insomnia for 8 mths off of it. I think it's best to manage sleep or anxiety issues on your own because being on this stuff is not worth it. Klonopin made it difficult to get up in the mornings, I felt irritable and groggy for years. My anxiety on it would skyrocket. I also had a difficult time remembering things, studying, and learning new information. I don't recommend this drug at all."


"I've been on Saxenda since January 10th. I went to my follow up Dr. Visit and down 11 pounds no exercise. Along with a 1500 calorie diet she did encourage me to start exercising. I  have noticed if I even attempt to eat the wrong foods I get sick. This medicine REALLY WORKS!!!!!!"


"When my doctor suggested I have anxiety, at first I was hesitant to try Celexa. I had always attributed my symptoms to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, allergies and chronic back and hip pain. I held my prescription for three weeks before deciding to try it. I have been taking 20 mg for 7 days. I have not had to take a muscle relaxer or a strong pain reliever in a week because although I still feel a little discomfort in my back, it's not so bad anymore. Added benefit."


"200 mg three times a day has been the only medication that help with facial and jaw pain. For me it's miraculous."


"I've had acne since 5th grade and at first it was on my forehead, then it spread to my chin and nose and I'm in 9th grade now. I have acne mostly on my cheeks and nose. I have a lot of scars on my cheeks and I tried Epiduo a year ago and it did not work for me at all. It made my skin red and dry and did not clear it. But my brother has had acne since the fourth grade and has tried everything from Proactive to Clearsil, Clean and Clear. Everything. He uses Epiduo and it has completely. COMPLETELY. Cleared his skin. He uses Neutrogena face bar, a moisturizer and Epiduo in the morning and at night. After 8 years of acne Epiduo has been the only thing to help him. I'm still trying to find something to clear my skin, hope this helped."


"I don't normally leave reviews but this page has helped me so much today I feel to share my experiences in the hope that it will help others too.

I started taking Yasmin 4 months ago and everything was fine for the first 2 packs.  Periods were very short and light, skin was clear, no problems at all.  I'm a first time mum so my stress levels are are always high so when I started feeling bouts of anxiety I thought nothing of it.  2 months on and I feel like I'm a different person, I cry every day, bouts of uncontrollable rage, lethargy, depression - the works!  Stupidly I didn't put 2 and 2 together until the weight gain began, almost 1kg per month!  Suffice to say this pill isn't for everybody!"


"I have been taking Endep 10 for approx 3 weeks and have I used a variety of sleeping meds. Endep is the best by far. I take it 3 hours prior to sleep and have no problems getting to sleep and if I do wake during the night I go back to sleep straight away. It can make me a little drowsy in the morning but nothing like other meds."


"I use this when I am driving and have nausea and was under doctor's instructions to take it twice a day until I was prescribed the scolopamine patch for nausea. Now, I just take it on the times I feel nauseated with the patch, which is not much. I like the dissolvable tablets because they are quicker than the pills to absorb and I can just carry them with me in my purse, unlike the phenergan suppositories, which have to be refrigerated or kept in a cooler when going somewhere."


"Took a 200mg pill 30 minutes prior to sexual activity, never got even close to an erection, don't waste your money, Stendra does not work !!!!!!!!"


"After working my way up to 40 mg a day, the vivid horrible dreams stopped.. Mood wasn't much different. After I think 4 days on the 40 mg, I had a black out rage that landed me in in the psych ward for 2 weeks and now doing a partial program. One Dr thinks it might be due to the fact that I had gastric bypass. Don't know but I will NEVER use that again."


"I was (incorrectly) diagnosed with giardia and took Tindamax. I had a horrible reaction with nausea and diarrhea. This went on and I ended up hospitalized for days. The bad taste in your mouth lasts a LONG time after you take the medication. It takes a long time to clear your system as this is a long acting medication. The reaction I had sounds like what is supposed to happen if you drink alcohol while taking it. I am certain I did not drink alcohol, but I got this ill anyway. The real bummer is that after I took it I was told the lab made a mistake and I did not actually have giardia!!"


"Had bleeding, diarrhea, frequent trips to the bathroom...Started to notice a difference within a day and a half of taking this. Not as many bathroom trips...actually starting to feel normal again."


"Didn't work well for me at all. In fact it made my face even more red -even after I stopped using it."


"I was given this for relief from a severe migraine in the ER, and it was a lifesaver. I was pain free after the second dose."


"This has helped me to control my glucose better than any of the medications that I have tried in the past."


"After trying other medicines at a great deal of expense, I convinced my Dr. to prescribe this medicine as I used it years ago and it worked great, I was in dire straits for 2 months before finally being able to use it, it immediately started to work on my skin. It's a blessing."


"It did stop the asthma, but it took some of the color from my teeth. I also gained weight. I'm off of it and back on Intal."


"I was on this med for 11 years.  Now another med is cheaper for insurance,I have to use it.  I cannot lose weight and my menopausal hormones have done me for a loop this year, but I cannot blame it on the med.  My reverseT3 is fine so I don't need cytomel or the natural thyroid meds."


"STINGS my eye.
I am a 73 years old male.
I have glaucoma and corneal implants.
I also take Alphagan.
They seem to work equally well.
"


"I've been taking Zoloft for just over four weeks and it's effects have been dramatic. I was initially prescribed 50mg, which was way too high of a starting dose for an individual with panic disorder. The first few days were awful, as I experienced a dramatic increase in anxiety and feelings of intense dread. I was dropped down to 25mg and given a prescription of Klonopin to hold me through the titration period. I am currently taking 75mg and have noticed a marked improvement in my condition over the past few days. Overall anxiety is significantly decreased, below levels prior to the development of my panic disorder. CBT has been very effective as well in developing a healthier relationship with my anxiety."


"Just started on this medication for bipolar II disorder and I also have borderline personality disorder according to the psychiatrists. I switched from abilify because I had a recent suicide attempt while on it. After starting latuda, I have not experienced any lows but it is hard to tell if it is the medication or the nature of my mood swings. Haven't felt hypomanic in quite a while however. Just note, it is important to take this med with at least 350 calories of food because that will allow the drug levels to reach an optimal concentration in your body, otherwise the drug is not doing too much. I am a pharmacist so I know quite a bit about drugs."


"I was initially given 75mg twice a day for a seizure related toa brain tumor. The tumor was removed. I started radiation and chemo 1 month later on the same dose for another month. I went to a neurologist because I was told he would prescribe any Meds for anti seizure. Well he doubled the dose for 2 weeks then tripled it. Now I'm totally useless. They won't tell me why they tripled the dose only that I COULD have another seizure and that doctor was responsible. I'm not understanding why, if I had absolutely no symptoms why he would do this"


"Within the first month of taking this I experienced severe gas pains, some weight gain, and an increase in appeitite. My periods are so much lighter than they were before, but last a little longer."


"I had Mirena placed in on September 12,2014. I just had my second child in July 2014 so the insertion was not painful! I liked the concept of having Mirena but now that I have it, I have not stopped bleeding since!!! I can't have sex ever because I am always spotting! It is just annoying!! I am really considering getting it removed! I would much rather have my period once a month then bleed every single day!!"


"This medicine didn't help me at all. As a matter of fact it made my neck muscles seize up."


"I've been on this medication for 9 days now.  So far I have lost 6lbs.  I do not feel as hungry or crave food.  However, I am having a lot of side effects such as dizziness, dark urine, ringing in the ears, severe fatigue, and low blood pressure.  Can anyone give me advice about if the side effects do indeed go away?"


"It's feel so good go to eat with no regret and then see all that fat in the water when I go to the bathroom what else I need to say this medication really work. Very happy!"


"VERY effective antibiotic on two (2) separate events for oral abcess! Usually a straight Penicillin customer, I am & Doc prefers Amoxicillin (not efficacious for me). Compromise medicine: Keflex is the most foul-smelling thing I ever wanted to swallow because it works... so hold your breath!"


"Great treatment for addiction to opiates."


"This stuff worked incredibly fast, within 20 minutes.  I hadn't had a bowel movement for days, but within 20 minutes, I had a large bowel motion.  Then nothing happened for hours, but during the night I could tell the magnesium citrate was working and in the morning I had to go two or three times.  After the initial movement though you're essentially pooping out dirty water into the bowel.  As other people have said, buy baby wipes and drink lots of water.  And the taste wasn't bad at all! I mixed it with a little bit of cranberry juice and actually found it very sweet/tart and delicious."


"Bactrim has always worked for my UTI. I do see a pattern in the complaints about. The bottle doesn't say not to consume. If you mix bactrim with the smallest sip of wine you will get those side effects that I see mentioned. If you take bactrim do not consume any wine, beer, or hard liquor."


"I was on Soma for over 10 years and it has always been my favorite muscle relaxer.  I have had severe debilitating migraines my entire life, and a roll over only made it worse along with my neck and back, which have been progressively getting worse over the years.  I was taken off about a year ago.  However I am posting this for those who can't get it anymore to say Lorzone (chloroxozone) works extremely well on pain.  It is the ONLY other medication - and I have tried them ALL over the years, that seems to work for my neck, back and shoulder pain.  Name brand is extremely expensive even with insurance - it may need to be prescribed under the generic name."


"hello, i was seriously in trouble with my ocd, tried several meds including cipralex and seroquel but cipralex was not as effective so i changed to lustral, i am now cured and i cant believe it, it is like a second life present from god! if you have ocd problems it is the best, but i guess everyone s system is different so everyone should find what med suits them."


"Flonase SUCKS. The first two days I used it, I thought it was the greatest thing ever invented because my horrible allergies finally seemed to clear up. I forgot to take it one day and woke up in the middle of the night with a stopped up nose, so I took Flonase again as soon as I woke up. It was VERY ineffective that time. I got horrible headaches, insanely itchy eyes, a sore throat, and my mouth and lips were constantly dry. It has been a week since I've vowed to never use Flonase again, and I STILL have the WORST smell in my nose and mouth from that stupid allergy "reliever". If you're wondering if you should hop in your car, make the trip out, and purchase Flonase, I will let you know right now that, that is the biggest mistake."


"Been on this med 9 weeks still feel no better had awful side effects  still getting them worse  one burning tingling arms not sleeping don't know what to do anyone else had this"


"Valtrex is truly the only cold sore medication that will act fast and diminish your pain and blisters within days You will start feeling relief in hours. No other cold sore medication can compete. The only downside is  you have to get a prescription for it. Depending on your insurance it could be fair to pricey. If you are like me and suffer from HSV 1 & 2  ask your doctor for 30-60 tablets. Most doctors will only prescribe the recommended dosage for treatment. (5 tablets) with 1 refill. It's such a pain having to go back to doctors when you have a simple outbreak. This will ensure a good supply for whenever you might need it. Always works FASTEST when taken at first sign of sore."


"I have been taking Wellbutrin for about a month and a half. Have taken Effexor, duloxetine, reboxitine, citalopram and have not had any real benefit from any of them, but I have from Wellbutrin. I haven't felt this normal in more years than I can remember and my creativity is back."


"I have been on this BC for almost 1 month.  In the time since I started it, I have gained weight, have had headaches every day, acne on my face and chest (have never had an issue before) and my sex drive has literally become non-existent.  I am not happy with this pill and will be going off of it and back to condoms.  Not worth it for me to have these side effects."


"My face was horrendous before I used (ro)Accutane, to the point I couldn't see out of my left eye due to the level of spots/boils I had swelling up and becoming one. I noticed a difference on Accutane after a month or so, but the real improvements start after approximately 2 months depending on how bad you have it (mine was really bad and aggressive). I would definitely recommend reading the book of side effects you are given, I am "lucky" as I only really suffered with depression, which as most of us know you do so if you have acne anyway. One recommendation is not going in direct sun light until a month or so after finishing the treatment, and finding a very good face and lip moisturiser and these 2 parts will become very very dry!"


"I am a RN and have been diagnosed with undifferentiated connective tissue disorder. I was initially very hesitant to start medication due to the side effects. I have been on the medicine for three years. I have had increased joint mobility and decreased swelling. I do have my eyes examined every six months. Glad I weighed my options and gave it a try."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"OMG the horrible taste.  But it worked in 30 minutes then kept working for 4 hours."


"I have been on Cymbalta for about 4 years.  Worst side effect is sweating, which can be annoying.  Also, if I lay down during the day, I can go to sleep at just about any time; so I don't lay down.  Much less sexual side effects than other anti-depressants I was on (several of them).  Since there is no generic, it is a bit expensive, but I feel so much better than I did before, it is worth it!"


"Worked wonderfully. Was on Bactrim for a week with no relief, but after my first pill of Cipro I felt 100 times better and was sleeping through the night. On my fourth day of taking and no side effects and feeling awesome."


"The pain completely subsided after about an hour and a half but I'm not sure the side effects were worth it... dizziness, drowsiness, unable to speak, numbness.
Unsure if I would take again."


"At 37 I was woken in the night by my first panic attack, I dialed 911. For 4 months I've been crippled with 24-7 severe anxiety accompanied with 2-4 panic attacks a day. Looking back I've had GAD my whole life but a stressful event finally brought it to the surface. After 3 months I sought a psychiatrist and today is day 14 on generic Lexapro (Escitalopram.) I began on 5mg and yesterday was increased to 7.5. Within 9 days I noted improvment but I had bad side effects. I made myself hang on and today I can tell you IT WORKS! I have a ways to go and will update as I progress but this medicine meant life or death to me and has in 14 days allowed me to care for myself and my kids again. Push through the side effects and give it time! It works!"


"I have been on Nucynta for 2 years following a ten - twelve foot fall. Nucynta is without a doubt the best pain medication I have ever been prescribed. It works well  on my severe shoulder, back, and neck pain. Without the nasty side effects of other opiates I was taking such as Hydrocodone. I am able to stay alert and I have not built up a tolerance to it. Nucynta has been a game changer for me. . ."


"I am 18 years old and have had mild facial and back acne for a while. Once I was put on doxycycline I noticed a major change. The pores in my face and on my back got noticeably smaller and the larger zits on my back started to heal even better with a 200mg dose a day."


"I got Mirena inserted two months after the birth of my second child. I must say that I've had no problems whatsoever and probably was the best choice for birth control I have made thus far. It did hurt just a little having it inserted and a day or two afterwards but since then I've had no complaints. Honestly sometimes I forget that its even there. My husband has no complaints with sex and it hasn't caused any problems in that category. In fact it has mostly been a good asset to us both. Boot worrying about condoms or getting pregnant again. My periods are somewhat irregular but I was told that would happen in the first six months but they are a lot lighter than they have been. I plan on after my 5 years are up getting one."


"I have taken Celexa (started at 40 mg now at 20 mg) since I was 18 and have learned that it has been very beneficial in helping me maintain a positive mood.  Along with a healthy diet and exercise I know that Celexa will probably be a part of my life forever.  The only side effects I experience are frequent yawning and occasional sleepiness.  Sleepiness is less of an issue if I take the medication at the same time of day consistently (late afternoon.)"


"So far, not so good. Have only been taking Sronyx for 22 days (so maybe it gets better after 2-3 months), during which time I experienced the heaviest period of my life with excessive clotting. Cramps were reduced, however.  I'm not prone to acne but have an increased occurrence in pimples since taking. Generally I just feel 'off,' and not like myself."


"I've taken both ambien and ambien CR. it caused interesting side effects from day one. I found that whatever was on my mind before taking the meds (I.e. I had to do laundry/clean the house the next day or go to a sale) I'd end up getting up and doing them that night before falling asleep and not even remember it the next day!! I would vacuum at 2am, cook whole meals, get in my car to go to a tech store sale and come home with 100 movies (some 2 or 3 copies!)! My husband didn't mind the extra wild sex! It would have been nice if I would have remembered it too! The last straw for me was when a close family member passed away, I couldn't get rest so I took one to help. A month later, I found I had an accident I didn't remember! Be careful!"


"Just purchased this drug last week and what a waste of money. I feel very sick and bed ridden. I only took two days worth (2 pills) and I won't be taking it anymore. I cannot function on this drug. I've never been pregnant but it feels like pregnancy symptoms are described, constantly nauseous, exhausted and sensitive to smells. I do not recommend this drug."


"Having constant painful neck pain on both sides of my neck.
Naproxen will help with most of the pain(tolerable-somewhat)
But those pesky NSAIDS and their stoke/heart attack possibilities.
If not for that little concern they would be a favorite for life.
But seriously the naproxen really can help you for some neck pain relief. Just not to safe to use more than 10 days. I just wish my neck pain was just a ten day issue? Chronic neck pain can drain you of your life if you let it.
But like others I wish to help people if I can with my experience with naproxen and just let people know they are not alone with their neck issues.
Good luck to all! We are going to need it."


"First my first time on birth control this had to be the worse option for me. The first month was fine, the second month my period lasted for 18 days, the third month I began to feel dizzy the day before my period would start, I would get terribly sick  before each period after that. For the first 4 months I'd have tender breasts for the entire month. I gave it an extra 3 months to see if anything would change since my body was just trying to adjust to the new medication but nothing changed. I got tired of the 2 week long periods so I stopped the medication."


"I only just got the Paragard inserted, so I can only speak on that for now. I'm 23 with no children. I took 2 ibuprofen before going. Had a bit of cramping during the insertion but it didnt last long. Didn't have a lot of cramping throughout the day like I expected, I cleaned the house and everything without a problem. So overall its been so far so good."


"I've been on Sprintec for 2 years and I love it. At first I was on Beyaz, and that was awful, so my gyno switched me to this and I'm glad she did. I have virtually no acne. Beyaz made me gain at least 15 pounds, and I've slimmed down since taking this, but not by much. My breasts only become sore around the time of my period. My period always comes the same day of the week, and I haven't had any pregnancy scares. One of the best things about it is that with my health insurance there's no copay (Beyaz had a copay of $40). I used to have a lot of vaginal discharge and Sprintec has substantially minimized it. My sex drive is through the roof, but my appetite hasn't been affected as far as I can tell. No complaints! "


" This hideous medicine. I took it for a few days and not much help then the weird santanic dreams started with not being able to jump outta bed or move.  The  bedroom was nice and quiet and as soon as I'd started to fall asleep it would sound like people were on my roof throwing pieces of metal on the ground.  The most horrible hallucinations... throw this stuff away"


"I had triplets as a result of taking Clomid, they were all boys.  "


"Chest pian was terrible and keep vomiting

Terrible anti biotic. Hate it"


"My son was only 4 when he was diagnosed with cluster migraines.  The diagnosis came after a year because they rarely occur in children that young.  The horror of hearing him scream "Mommy help me!  Help me!  Why does my head hurt!!" broke my heart.  Our pediarician recommended a drug that controls seizures but sometimes actually causes seizures. Nope was my answer. Next he recommended Periactin. With little side effects and my sons headaches cycling one per day for 4 days I agreed.  It was the best decision we ever made.  As long as he takes his med he has no headaches at all.  It has been the best blessing ever and given him a normal pain free life!!!!"


"I have had my Mirena for over 2 years now.  It was inserted due to heavy bleeding and cramping, which comes with age, as I was told.  I am 47 and have three teenage children.  Overall, I love it.  I have thinner hair, but that happened before the IUD was inserted.  Ladies, this is a fact of life for many of us. Oh, and the weight gain too. Here is my concern:  My periods have been extremely light to non-existent, lasting about 3 days.  Recently, I had a two week period with a week off, then it started up again and I have been going for 4 days now.  "


"I use prescription Lidocaine cream (3%) and Lidocaine Ointment (5%) for my Neuropathic foot pain (caused by diabetes). It works well - for about 6 hours. The only downside is I have to leave it on for about an hour before I can rub it off, so it can be messy and uncomfortable if I have to put on socks and walk before that time. Also, it can (obviously) only be used on the bottoms of my feet when I'm stationary. But most of my pain is on the tops of my feet and toes, so for me it works. The prescription forms can be expensive without insurance. In that case, you might try Topicaine OTC. It didn't look too expensive to me. For the relief it brings, you might find it worth it. I also take Lyrica, but it doesn't suffice when used alone."


"I'm just finishing up my first month of Junel fe and I'm pretty pleased. I was put on Junel fe for acne and to be honest I was really skeptical because of all the negative reviews. I had an initial minor breakout but ever since then my skin has been clearing up. I've given it a 7/10 because I've noticed slight weight gain (2 pounds) and weird mood swings. But I would strongly recommend this birth control."


"Took this for 10 months. Finally switched to another medication since I didn't notice any benefits."


"For all you strugglers out there, there's an amazing drug called Seroquel.  It will put you to sleep in an instant each and every night, I promise you.  Just be careful what you wish for.  The side effects are killer.  I'm going onto Belsomra in a few days.  I long for all the side effects you complain about.  I think I would lie awake for a month if it meant I could get off Seroquel.  But I sleep like the proverbial baby.  I thought I was the only person in the world who suffered this much "


"Have been on and off lexapro for the last 20 years (more on than off). This time I was off the medication from for about 5 months and the anxiety and depression was back even though I had a change of life style, doing plenty of exercise and changing work environments.  For me the side effects were feeling nauseous, insomnia (normally 1 nights average sleep and the next no sleep, constant swallowing which I think is called dry mouth and just feeling miserable for the first 3 weeks.  I'm into my fourth week now and sleeping a lot better and feeling much better in myself.
If you are having the same side effects, hang in there as life will get a lot better"


"Condom broke! We raced to the pharmacy and managed to buy the pills in under 30 minutes. It made me sleepy, no other side effects at all except being a little crazy lol.

It was 4 days before my period and we worried it wasnt going to work. However, it did! I got my period at the normal time (4 days after taking pills) so dont worry! It works! Just get the pills as fast as possible. Good luck!"


"Didn't have much effect, only on occassion

I have kidney problems due to diabetes so Dr. put a stop on more than 30 days"


"I've been taking Sronyx for 2 weeks. Previously, I took Generess for 4 years. Loved it. Stopped because insurance will only cover the new generic version and it caused irregular periods for me.

The purpose for taking BC/Sronyx is to shorten and lighten my periods because of my anemia. So far, I have experienced the following side effects:

- Bloat/Weight gain (4 lbs)
- Moodiness/Irritability (severe)
- Acne (I've NEVER had acne issues until now!)
- Chest/side neck pain
- Breast Swelling/Tenderness (for some reason my right breast hurts more often)
- Scalp/skin itchiness
- Trouble wearing contacts (dry eyes, mild burning sensation at times)

Overall: I do not recommend this BC. My body doesn't like it at all. Looking to switch immediately."


"Helps a lot.  The anal itchiness and burning are mostly all gone."


"I have had CIU for over 13 years without remission.  Horrible, painful, debilitating hives that grow for days before receding. I've never gone more than a couple of days without at least one hive, despite mega-doses of antihistamines and other doctor recommended medications. I'd tried it all!  I received my first injection of Xolair 26 days ago and have not had one single hive! This medicine is, so far, the miracle I have been hoping and searching for, for 13 long years!"


"Prolia has the worst side effects of any medication on the market because it tampers with the immune system. I have had to call Amgen and the FDA numerous times for very serious side effects. This drug should be taken off of the market until Medical Doctors learn how to combat it. Once it's in, there is nothing they can do. In all reality, it is a chemo drug as it's twin Xgeva just has more of the active ingredient in it."


"I had a Mirena inserted two days ago, and it was the worst pain I've ever experienced in my life. I'm 23, with no children and never cramp, which probably had a lot to do with the pain. The insertion itself hurt a lot, but the cramping that came afterwards was absolutely excruciating. My pulse dropped so low they had to put me on an I.V. My doctor said I was the worst reaction she's had to a Mirena, and she's been inserting them for years. I was given a shot of gravol, a vimovo and a tramadol. Once I was able to leave, I went home and napped for a few hours, and then I felt fine. Two days later I have slight cramping (I've been taking vimovo) and very light bleeding. Hoping it was worth the pain..."


"I am a 29 year old male. 6'2". I started the trial does of Qsymia on 1/16/13 weighing 315lbs. I moved on to the 7.5/46 dose. Today (6/10/13) I weighed in at 221. A month ago I ask the doctor to increase my dose to the 11.25/69mg as I was starting to eat more.  That is when I was not able to sleep and then halfway through taking that dose I noticed I started having numbness in my right foot/calve (which I guess is normal). I already went back to the doctor and ask to be put back on the lower dose even though it will slow my progress. I still have 25lb to go. I hope going back to the lower dose solves this problem. This is not a miracle pill, you HAVE to eat healthy and exercise while taking it. You must make a lifestyle change on it."


"I have panic disorder when I'm under stress and it has been very helpful. I take 1.0 mg per day. It changes my negative thought process and allows me to focus on positive aspects of my life. I have been conservative in the dosage. I have taken as little as 0.25mg per day when I'm feeling well and as much as 1.25 mg per day if I'm under stressful conditions. I would follow your physicians instructions but this pattern of dosage seems to work for me."


"Made me feel worse like I was having a heart attack/panic attack. Too many side effect. No good."


"Other than being effective in preventing pregnancy, the side effects I experienced with the Mirena were not enjoyable. I really liked the idea that it was a local hormone as opposed to a systemic hormone (only puts the hormones into your reproductive organs instead of throughout the entire body which is what the pill did), and the convenience of not having to take a pill every day was the biggest positive! However, due to the hormones being local, I noticed the positive benefits I experience with the pill such as not getting acne, came back. My skin got really bad. Also, I ended up getting my period more frequently, for longer periods, as well as had spotting in between periods for the entire 2 years of having my IUD I got it removed."


"I just started this med yesterday for osteoarthritis & fibromyalgia. After reading the other comments my experience is pretty normal. I'm itching like crazy, had a bad night-no rest, nausea & mild headache. With all those side effects, it appears to have knocked off the edge of the pain. I will continue using if for a few days if I can handle the itching. I want to give it some time because I cannot use narcotics. I end up in the hospital with dehydration from vomiting when I use any narcotics."


"I'm 18 years old and was diagnosed with severe PMS/PMDD about two and a half weeks ago. It was a relief to finally have a diagnosis because I had developed progressively worse physical and physiological symptoms in the two weeks before my period. It had started to interfere with my schooling since I'd miss two days per cycle at least (which is a lot for a high school senior with AP classes). I was prescribed Beyaz a month ago and quit after 3 days because I was an emotional wreck. Another week or so went by and my symptoms got worse again. My doctor finally prescribed me with a low dose (25mg) and upped it a few days later to 50mg. It took a few days to take effect (it was a hard time) but now I'm better than I've been in months."


"I've been on this medication only one week but am cautiously very optimistic. Prior to this I was on citalopram but still feeling very low and sleeping poorly, feeling like I needed to be in bed 12-16 hours a day. Now I am waking naturally after only 8 hours sleep and finding it much easier to concentrate at work. I can hardly believe it is working so quickly but I feel so much better. I've had no side effects."


"I have suffered from depression for about 2 years now. Crying all the time, getting my feelings hurt real easily, getting mad, then happy, then back to mad. Tried Lexapro and it didn't work. Tried Pristiq and it made me feel ten times worse. I started on this medication yesterday and I already feel a little better. I am hoping that I have finally found the answer! If this has already made me feel this good after one dose, I can't wait to see what happens after I have taken it for a while! I recommend this to anyone definitely!"


"I took Seasonique for 2.5 years. I rated it as a 5 because it did it's job in that I did not get pregnant. However, I have switched to a monthly pill now (Cryselle 28) because the side effects from this medication were awful. I had migraines at least once a week, I bled for a month straight during my second pack, I had breakouts periodically that I didn't get before, my heart raced consistently (at least 3-4 times per week) and I gained 40 lbs in the past two years. I am a vegetarian and work out at least an hour a day so I know the weight gain was not due to my lifestyle. While I enjoyed having 4 periods per year once the medication caused me to stop bleeding, it was not worth the ensuing side effects."


"I've always had clammy hands but about six months ago I had an unrelated surgical procedure, and once I recuperated I realized I was sweating a lot more than I used to from my hands feet and armpits. I went back to work and I was so embarrassed to wear regular button-down shirts because of the pit stains. I saw my dermatologist who recommended Drysol. It burns like hell but I can tell you right now that it is working for my pits I haven't applied it to my hands yet I will be trying that tonight."


"I was originally on Concerta for my ADD and got extremely depressed and almost suicidal. I then switched to Adderall which I took for 4 years without many problems, until I developed a tolerance to it and my dose got so high that I was getting a bunch of side effects. I tried Strattera, which I did absolutely nothing and made me really sleepy. Then I switched to Vyvanse which worked about the same as the Adderall but I wasn't as irritable and didn't have the same loss of appetite. However, I did start to develop acne, which I didn't realize until recently was being caused by the Vyvanse. I've also developed a major dependency, if I don't take it, I have trouble doing daily tasks and I'm really tired."


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"I just wish I found Suboxone sooner!  8  months so far, hopefully many more to go!"


"So I have been on a lot of opiate meds over 12 years. First Vicodin then so on up to oxymorph, oxycodone highest doses were not affecting me at all. Taking well over 140mg daily to sustain. I like to have this info as a reader so you can understand tolerance and possible withdrawal (even though it varies). Clonidine has seemingly done wonders. It took away my panic. I am coming up on day 3 now kicks started 16 or so hours ago sweating etc started 8 hours in and it is helping me stay strong. You're going to detox, and there will be hard times but there is also amazing happiness when you can experience all the sensations of life again. Stay strong keep moving on."


"Just started Belviq on March 22, 2017. I have experienced a slight headache but no other problems with the medication.  I look forward to posting as I continue my weight loss journey."


"Clonidine is wonderful for me. I've been using heroin, 1.5 g's a day for several years. The clonidine combined with my lorazepam made the withdrawal sickness almost non existent. Best part is: you can actually get some sleep.
Stay strong."


"I have a congenital birth defect called Arnold-Chirari Malformation. Part of my brain sticks out the back of my skull and pushes against my spinal cord. I live in a small town and had a difficult time getting my pain managed because I was in my late 20s and was told I couldn't receive pain pills until I was older. (Backwards and shameful, I know.) I resisted attempts to make me submit to brain surgery because I have Factor V and a history of DVT and PE. After spending nearly 3 years of my life bedridden with severe pain in my head, eye, neck, and spine, unable to work or study, a physician finally gave me this medication. It gave me my life back and nobody questions the fact that I am young and seeking only pain relief in order to function."


"Proctofoam is the best thing that has happen to me. I had to visit the ER 10 yrs ago with hemorrhoids that bleed for 3 days.  That's when I was introduced to it and we have been together ever since.  Fabulous medication. Wish it was around before my grandma died."


"I lost five pounds in three weeks. I took the pill five days a week and took a break over the weekend. I definitely ate more when I did not take the pill. Overall, I have been eating healthy prior to taking the pill, but this has definitely helped me to avoid rush eating of sweets and other unhealthy things at times when I would be very hungry or stressed. The pill alone is not enough. Exercising on a regular basis makes a big difference. I'm looking to lose five more pounds by the end of this month."


"I've been taking this medication for quite awhile, and while it worked at first, I noticed that I quickly started building up a tolerance to it. Every couple of weeks, my dose is increased, and it's been very frustrating. While it does get me to sleep, it doesn't help me stay asleep. Also, there has been a tremendous amount of weight gain, which I can't lose even with diet and exercise. Great for short term, not for long term."


"I got the Liletta inserted on October 3rd. I was expecting the insertion to be excruciating after reading tons of reviews but it wasn't bad at all. It was definitely uncomfortable but it was just mostly cramps and I have a very low tolerance for pain. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate the insertion pain a 3. I did take 800mg of ibuprofen and a muscle relaxer a hour before my appt. I've had pretty intense cramps off and on everyday. My doctor prescribed tramadol which I just started today. I take ibuprofen and that helps a lot, as long as I take it before the pain is really bad. I bled every day but it stopped 3 days ago. It was regular bleeding and then brown discharge, which is annoying. Overall I think it will help me in the long run."


"I have actually just had my 5th shot and it's been great for me. Bled on cerazette like crazy so switched to depo injection. My only complaint is that in the 2nd shot I got really bad boob pain and a bit of weight gain. Never had a scare good birth control and also it's every 3 months so no problem!"


"Have been receiving the injections now for three months with great results.   My hair was bald in the centers of my head.  At this time my hair has grow about  1 inch at the point."


"Last time I had really bad cramps, several months ago, doctor prescribed 10mg, 3 x's a day, for 10 days. I remembered I was a 'low doser' so I took only half a tablet for 6 days. Result was wonderful! Spasms in diaphragm, bilateral waistline, bilateral buttocks, back, shoulders, neck, hands, legs, feet, lowest abdomen, all ceased and desisted in two and a half days. This time, a couple of days ago, I called for a new prescription and then forgot to take half a pill--took a whole 10mg, 3x's a day for two days, as prescribed, and got treated to a whole bunch of weird side effects--intense sleepiness, hallucinations, very shallow breathing, edema, but no cessation of spasms and pain.  So now I'll wait several days and try half a pill again."


"After having a serious reaction to the estradiol patch, I switched to Evamist. As the literature states, it may take a few weeks to feel better. I have been on it one month now and feel much better than I did on the patch. I generally get only one hot flash per  day and I can live with that. I had terrible heart palpitations on the patch. They have completely disappeared and I feel human again. To the previous poster that gave a 1 rating, you may have to give it more time. I know when you feel crummy, a few weeks can feel like a lifetime, but using something one week is not enough. See if you can stick with it for a few weeks. My OB told me that you really can't judge how it is working until you have been on it one month. I use three sprays"


"Drysol works amazing for me! The only reason I rate it a 9 is because of the burning and itching I get every night. I really don't care though because its worth it to not have even one drop of sweat. I guess I have it worse than most   because I have to use it every day or I will start sweating again."


"Had severe infection and fever the meds helped me , I had become resistant to azi , was given 1000mg with steroids to get me back on feet , hiccups followed for 6 days"


"This medicine works wonders. It's my go to anti-nausea med. Within 5-10 minutes of the first dose the anxiety starts to go away and after the second dose (if needed) a wave of calm will come over you and the nausea will drift away. I agree with no water before and after for at least a half hour or hour to make sure if works fast and lasts longer. Being Emetophobic myself, I always make sure to keep it close by."


"I take Tegretol and I have been on Vimpat now for over a year. At first I still had seizures but they were completely different to the ones I had before, I used to jump and scream, now I become an ironing board then kick legs. After a few months they stopped completely, I had never felt better, it was the first time in 25 years I had been free, but the last couple of months they have returned and I have never felt worse. Side effects: extremely emotional [which is at the other end of the scale from Vigabatrin which made me a nutter] depression, memory loss, stuttering and significant weight gain. I am much better on them than without, but as far as stopping my seizures it was short lived"


"I started taking this medicine about 4 years ago for bipolar. This medicine was exactly what I needed. I still felt my emotions but had control of them. I might get upset at something but didn't go full tilt "hulk mad." I always explain it to the doc like this: it brings my highs down and my lows up. The only downside is I don't ever experience the emotion of "happy." I have forgotten what it is like to have a good time so I mimic what I see other people doing in social settings to appear normal. An interesting side effect I noticed is that when I am depressed I don't feel depressed. I can tell by all of the normal symptoms. I just don't feel it."


"I started to take vraylar 1.5 mg about two weeks ago and at first I noticed right away I just felt better, my mood was up, I had a sense of humor again but about a week ago I started to have problems with my binge eating again and even though I feel ok I can't seem to stop eating this makes me feel very out of control and sad.  The last three days I haven't been able to sleep I can't focus my thoughts I don't feel good any more.  I'm hoping to go off vraylar today or tomorrow after I talk to my doctor."


"Please try!!!!! I was like you reading these reviews scared to death to start taking this drug.  I am so glad I did. The first 2 weeks I felt Iike I was pregnant. Nauseous and sleepy. After that I just gradually started feeling better. Anxiety has gone and life is on the up and up. I should have taken this 20 years ago. All the worries sort of just fade away. Good luck and please give it a shot!"


"I took one 50mg tab of Pristiq. 12 hours later, I ended up in the ER with heart rate of 140, BP of 198/102. ER admitted me to the hospital. I then had 3 episodes of my heart pounding in my chest and reaching a peak of 150 beats in a matter of seconds and then going back down. For many this medicine is a good thing, for me it was a nightmare. "


"I am bipolar and take Celexa and Abilify. My doctor added Vistaril for my anxiety and panic attacks and so far the Vistaril did the trick. I feel human again and not flying all over the place since the Vistaril was added and I haven't had a panic attack for 3 weeks... Hurray for Vistaril."


"I've been on 50mg for about 3 months now. Practically no side effects to begin with and immediate relief of anxiety. A litlle too sleepy to begin with. Today I am feeling optimistic, less negative thinking and overall a lot better. With time the sexual side effects have turned stronger - I basically have very little sex drive and cannot orgasm. Occasionally I have very mild anxiety as I have stayed on 50mg despite the doctor having told me to increase the dosage. But the overall result is very positive and I will only change it if the sexual issues become too uncomfortable."


"Have had AF since very young. In 2003 episodes began to occur almost daily. Was given Flecainide and after 6 weeks I was a different person - I had forgotten what it was like to go each day without even a skipped beat. I even exercised daily, quite hard too with no problems. Unfortunately, after 6 years, I started experiencing "side-effects". I was actually suffering from a Broad Complex Arrhythmia brought on by Flecainide. I had to stop them and now on Bisoprolol. Am now awaiting a PVI ablation"


"Oh, thank you, God!  I am now a 48 year old female, and I developed acne at 13 years old.  Absolutely nothing worked for my acne or my TREMENDOUSLY oily skin.  My life was very different from other kids' lives that had normal skin.  I started Accutane at 20, and I've had to repeat the medication about every 13 years.  I strongly recommend Accutane, 6 months on 40 mg, and am very happy with my results. Good luck to everyone!"


"My daughter took Lutera for two years.  It took two months but it definitely helped with her acne.  She was very happy. Fast forward two years later and now we are not sure what is going on but the old acne is coming back. Time to find a new birth control."


"I have been on trazodone for years. In the past I have tried all of the other sleep drugs but they weren't working well anymore  so I was prescribed belsomra. WOW the nightmares are awful.  You are awake but stuck in a purgatory with the shadow figures over me. I was trying to call to my wife to wake me but kept falling back into this elaborate intertwined nightmare it lasted for hours."


"Horrible tablet I have ever taken but cleared it up but on the 3rd day feeling sick from having to dissolve the tablet in a drink and then drinking as I can't seem the swallow it and it dissolves as soon as I put it in my mouth. I wouldn't recommend it as it's the first time ever I've felt so nauseous from taking a UTI tablet as before I was on the capsules and I could swallow them perfectly and didn't feel any nausea."


"I tried this medication for 6 months with minor improvements. Side effects were erectile dysfunction and loss of muscle strength."


"As someone who has had multiple hospitalisations every year due to chronic allergic asthma, I cannot believe how wonderful this medication is!!! It has enabled me to breathe properly through my nose for the first time in years!! I still take my oral antihistamine too but this spray is truly a miracle! I am on lots of medication daily and I can honestly say this is the first medication I have ever felt has actually 'worked' for me. In that I noticed a huge difference and improvement when taking it. Usually I never know if medication actually works but with this I can say for sure that it has been incredible."


"I used Louis Widmer up until now: no irritation at all and works perfectly. This Drysol product stings, and doesn't work nearly as good."


"It's main idea works great. I don't  have to worry about pregnancy. On the negative side I get constant headaches, nausea, and vomiting and it is hard to sleep. Been using it for 2 months."


"I started Contrave & during the 2nd week became so nauseated that I had to stop taking it. About 4 weeks ago I started to take it again, and have stuck with just the ONE morning pill and have been doing great...I've lost 12 pounds. BUT and here is the biggest thing for those complaining they are "NOT LOSING WEIGHT" I'm also doing this with the Weight Watchers program, meaning I am taking accountability for the food I am putting into my mouth, I'm eating more fruits & veggies, I am not going to the drive through of McDonalds or eating medium size pizza's expecting this medication to help me lose weight. YOU have to change your habits or the medication won't do anything for you. I suggest taking this with a 'diet plan' or 'eating program'"


"Adderall in my opinion is a "Miracle"! I am prescribed the (IR) 30mg strength, three times a day. Adderall I feel has significantly improved my quality of life."


"I got the implant May 2 2015. I didn't bleed at all for the first two weeks. But after that I've been bleeding everyday mostly heavy with clots since. I feel so tired all the time maybe due to the bleeding but also I have been gaining weight and I'm not much of an eater anyways. I know my doctor said bleeding can last up to 6 months but this is horrible and I will remove this once I get another form of BC."


"I was on Paxil for a little over a year, and am currently weaning off. I suffer from depression, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety. I started Paxil at 10mg and went all the way up to 40mg, within the first couple of months. This drug did wonders for my panic disorder, PTSD, and anxiety, but made my depression worse! The reason I decided to stop taking it is because I didn't want to get out of bed anymore, and I gained about 60lbs since I started taking it. Funny they call it an antidepressant, when in the end it made my depression worse. I am trying Wellbutrin now... but I won't know how well that works until I'm completely off the Paxil in a couple weeks. The withdrawal is awful, even while weaning."


"This is not a miracle worker. But it does greatly improve my GAD and social anxiety. Its does mildly sedate me. I take it every day. Usually take about 100 mg a day in divided doses."


"I have Migraines often and at times I have had to leave work due to the pain and nausea. My doctor gave me Treximet to try. I was amazed. My migraine eased or completely went away after 45 minutes to 1 hour after I took it and did not make me feel "hung over", drowsy or no other side effects. This medication is my miracle migraine medication."


"it doesn't treat urinary tract infections ."


"I can't rate this a 10 because it is DEFINITELY not perfect. No birth control method is. However, I enjoy being on it. What I like about Depo Provera is that it's a shot I have to get every 3 months - it's GREAT not having to worry about birth control in-between shots. I don't have to swallow or insert anything or worry about not taking it on time.  For me, it also stops periods which is the number 2 reason I love it, the number 1 reason being that it's very effective at preventing pregnancy.

I got my first Depo Provera shot when I was 14 to stop periods.  I kept bleeding and spotting and was told that would eventually go away by the 2'nd or 3'rd shot.  That didn't bother me.  "


"So I've had the iud inserted sometime in November a little before thanksgiving and I've had serious serious bleeding and lots of bad cramping, days where I'm not even able to get out of bed! can't remember when was the last time I didn't run to the store for woman necessities (pads, tampons) .. debating whether to make an appointment with my obg to get it removed! And I can't forget to mention the nausea bad temper mood swings and tears. I hope this bc works for some of you girls! Good luck "


"I LOVE FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE CREAM (FPC)! I've always had sensitive skin. I developed excema as a teenager on my arms and found no relief until my doctor prescribed FPC. Currently, I have mild excema that flares when I am under stress. I also am allergic to my dogs so I get small itchy hives every now and then (it's worse when they don't get frequent baths). When I am at the stable and around horses, hay, dust, dirt, and hair can make my skin quite angry and FPC clears up any rash very quickly! FPC is MAGIC for curing my excema and hives! I use is 2x daily when I notice a rash and can see results in 1-2 days. I have never had any side effects from the cream. I hope this helps and you find FPC effective for you!"


"I have been on this pill for about 7 years now. I have loved it! I have not gained any weight from the pill and acne has not been bad at all. My periods normally last around 4 days and they are pretty light. The only problem that I have had on this pill is that it makes more more emotional. If I am just kind of sad about something, I will start crying, etc. But besides the emotional problems (which is not too bad), the pill is awesome!"


"This is my second post...I started on 3/6/14 and today 4/16/14, I have lost 22 pounds. It could have been more if I just got myself back in the gym. My daily meals consists of breakfast - one egg w/cheese and one turkey link, no lunch around 2pm I have yogurt and BelVita crackers & dinner - whatever I want but no bread and I don't eat after 7:30pm. Also, I do not take the pill over the weekend! Good Luck everyone!"


"11/18/14 It has now been 1 month. I would describe week 1 as heck week, no where near the normal fight, and week 2 was easy. Below is what I wrote

(Note these reviews also helped me!) I'm 60, smoked for 45 years, stopped cigarettes with Chantix, and then went to cigars about a year later. (Stupid, didn't think I would inhale) I thought it might help others by doing a monthly update. In this case it is day 9, 1 day since my stop date. I feel great, no desire to smoke. A few thoughts, but then I think about the Easy Way To Stop Smoking book. Both Chantix and the book believe the easiest way to stop is to do it nicotine free, meaning no patches, gum etc. Chantix is great for the addiction, and the book for the brainwashing. Good luck to al"


"This has been extremely useful in the stopping my restless legs at night. If I happen to stop or run out I'm experiencing the restless legs again. I hate that feeling and have to get up and shake my legs. It is a feeling I simply can't stand!"


"Went on sprintec after the birth of my daughter in December 2014. Was on it until now August 2015. It was good preventing pregnancy and made my periods lighter and lost all of my baby weight and 15 extra pounds with it. I was 134 before getting pregnant and now I'm 119. But it magnified my depression and anxiety causing me to have panic attacks never had that before this pill and made my libido with my husband of 2 years go down the tubes even made my relationship with him bad. And TMI - it made me have really bad constipation.  I don't care for this drug at all, I think I may just go off it altogether. I've been off it for a week and feel much better."


"I have been taking this pill for about 3 years now as birth control.  I was on Yaz before this one and hated it.  My periods were awful and cramps were really bad.  Since I have switched I have much lighter, if any, periods, and haven't gained any weight but my breasts have gotten bigger (went from a 34C to a 34D).  This definitely is a great pill if you want something that will decrease your period symptoms.  "


"This drug has been a miracle for me.  I take it with Abilify (5 mgs) - and it has been a God-send.  I was on a triple combination of Cymbalta, Welbutrin and Abilify and still did not feel well.  Pristiq has helped me tremendously from within a week of onset.  I have struggled with depression since 1991 - and have been on a variety of "cocktails" but this one is working the best so far.  I still struggle with sleep and anxiety - as I have problems with Doctors treating my anxiety disorder as it should be.  Interesting that physicians will treat some things an not others.  My only complaint is lacking in sleep - other wise I would recommend this medicine to anyone struggling with depression."


"The good:  I've been taking Belviq for two weeks.  I have had a significant decrease in appetite & desire to eat.  Even when I am hungry, I'm really not interested in food.  I get up to find something to snack on, but find myself walking away because nothing looks good to eat.  I've had a 7 pound weight loss, so I would call this a success.

The bad:  I have definitely noticed the fatigue, all day long.  My mood is pretty flat all of the time.  Not happy, not sad, just flat.  I have been dizzy, at times to the point of needing to sit down.  I also notice difficulty keeping my eyes focused on the screen.  Like my eyes are drifting without my being able to control it.  I'm thinking about stopping or lowering dose."


"I'm on my 3rd week on Yaz and so far I feel okay, normal, but weight at 141lbs and I can't seem to lose or gain and I have to lose 20 pounds so I don't know what to do because eating healthy and exercising hasn't done a thing for me now. "


"I began taking Oracea about a three and a half weeks ago for Rosacea.  I saw my dermatologist for what I thought was a stubborn case of acne.  I am 54 and was breaking out like crazy, with no improvement using over the counter acne medicine.  My skin is greatly improved.  However, the result I am most excited about, is the great improvement I am experiencing with fibromyalgia.  I have had pain from bursitis in my right him for over a year,  I have had cortisone shots and PT with no relief.  After taking Oracea for about two weeks, I noticed remarkable improvement in my hip pain.  I am also feeling more energetic and more alert than I have in a long time.  I will be seeing my rheumatologist in September and will be asking her opinion."


"My son who has tried almost every available expensive medication from retin-a to antibiotics with not much success finally the dermatologist said we were out of options and Absorbica would be the answer and he was right after 5 months of terribly cracked lips, dry skin and a fair amount of muscle pain the results are beyond amazing while it wasn't a complete no acne ever kind of result it he does get an occasional breakout but it's one or two pimples they are very small and disappear rapidly. Regardless of the expense it was well worth the results."


"Having acne for most of your teenage years into your early 20s is not fun. Being a 21 year old who went through Doxycycline and Minocycline, I thought I exhausted all of my options. I saw a few dermatologists who pushed Accutane down my throat. I said no. I went to my family doctor and I've been on Bactrim DS for over 6 months now and it is the best thing that has cleared up my acne. So powerful. I would highly recommend this medication."


"I've been on this pill for almost 4 months now and going into the 3rd month I started experiencing abnormal breakthrough bleeding. The bleeding would occur every other day and has not stopped for almost 2 months now. I've also experienced horrible bloating, cramping, and pelvic and lower back pain. My pill is being switched next month."


"On holiday in Thailand when I came down with a severe UTI I have regular UTI at home and my doctor usually prescribed Macrobid which works fine for me after we went into 3 pharmacies we quickly realised they don’t seem to stock macrobid only cirpofloxacin so after googling and looking into I decided to buy. This was evening.

The first tablet worked fast and the burning sensation was gone overnight I didn’t experience any symptoms so in morning I took the second tablet however I was quickly struck with nausea and slight shaking so I have decided that although the antibiotic seems to work for the infection I do not want to risk any severe side effects so will continue drinking lots of water and if it has not gone will see doctor at home instead"


"Started Saxenda 9 days ago today, initially weighed 301.2 and I'm down to 291.2 lbs, SO TEN POUNDS! I am so excited, I've been to the gym 5x this week, eating less than 1200 calories a day, have had no desire for sweets or sugary sodas.. which were my two main vices.  Really happy with my results thus far.  Have been lucky to not have any major side effects, some random stings at injection site, slight constipation and maybe 10 seconds of nausea here and there.  Just increased to the 1.2 dosage... ready to see where this will take me."


"I got my very first Mirena put in five years ago.  That experience was a little painful.  Only because I have never had children and my cervix is quite small.  My OB/GYN had to dilate me to insert it.  It was only about 5 minutes of intense cramping but it wasn't awful.  After I had it inserted, I spotted and cramped for one day.  Fast forward five years later.  I just had that one removed and my second one put in.  No pain for the removal, just a slight pinch.  Much easier time getting the second one.  Again, only spotted and slight cramping for one day.   For the five years that I had the first one, I only spotted periodically.  Nothing more.  I have the Mirena not only for pregnancy prevention, but for a medical issue as well.  I love it"


"Trilipix greatly reduced my trigycerides when added to the Lipitor and Zetia that I was previous prescribed.  No side effects from the Trilipix."


"Medicine is worse than the yeast. Burns and itchs after application. I have the three day pack, and this last day is no better than the first. "


"I was on Celexa for about a year, gradually had my dosage increased from 20mg, to 40, then to 60, the max. Seemed to help a bit at the beginning of each change in dosage. I had no major side-effects. My crying decreased but I still felt hopeless and depressed most of the time. Not for me."


"I was prescribed topical ointment for my nostrils for an upcoming surgery. I've encountered a headache ever since I started using it. My surgeon prescribed it for an upcoming surgery."


"For the past two years I have been taking Abilify aripiprazole 5mg per day. I have so much more motivation and energy compared to when I was on a low dosage of Rispardal. The only disadvantage is that it is very expensive and I don't know how much longer I will be able to afford taking it. My question is - will there be a safe generic coming out soon? My condition has always been hard to classify - either Bi-Polar or Schizoaffective disorder. I feel well, and my psychiatrist agrees since I have switched to Abilify which I call a "wonder drug". The side effects I experience are frequent urination and a dry mouth where I am constantly thirsty. I can live with that. I do not drink alcohol. Generally speaking I feel far more "creative ""


"It works well for birth control methods and overall it's pretty great. However, when I'm on my period my emotions are out of control. I'm sad, moody and angry. When I have my period the first day is fine but the second day I'm sad and by the third day I can't stop crying and I can't even find a reason why I'm sad. The period is short and that's good but the emotions are wild."


"I'm into my fourth month of Vestura (generic Yaz), and I'm a deeply worried. When I first began this BC, I experienced very few major side effects. A lot of people talk about the emotional mood swings of BC, but I'm a graduate student and I already suffer from undiagnosed depression, so my emotions on BC are the same as off. However, I did not expect the breakouts. It started last week, and now the right side of my face is covered in these tiny, raised itchy and sensitive bumps. I graduate next semester and I will have to go on job interviews. There's no way I can face an employer with this kind of rash on my face, in my industry, looks matter quite a bit. I think I may have to switch if this doesn't go away by the end of the current pack."


"Great for chronic pain. Tough withdrawal. Patches can fall off without use of clear tape. You don't have to worry about taking a pill on time. Low to no breakthrough pain."


"Amazing! It broke me out the first two months, but by now, at month six, my skin has been completely clear. I use to struggle with PMDD, which gave me really bad depression around my period. Now, I feel so much more stable and my depression and mood swings are gone. No weight gain, I actually lost a few pounds. No bad side effects at all! Would recommend this to anyone if you're looking for birth control with only positive side effects. And of course, I have not gotten pregnant."


"After 7 years of debilitating migraines almost daily and rebound headaches from taking Excedrin and ibuprofen, I finally found a doctor that was willing to help me. She suggested Topamax and just in this short period of a couple months, there's been a significant difference. Not only am I rarely having pain, I feel less anxious and more balanced out emotionally as well. Even friends and co-workers can see the difference in my mood! As for side effects, I experienced the tingling in my hands, feet and face but my Dr. mentioned taking a Multi vitamin each day, which has seemed to help. Also been drinking LOTS of water, to counteract the major dry mouth. Overall, Topamax has been more of an effective, positive experience for me than anything."


"I started taking Biaxin two days ago for both a dental abscess and chronic bronchitis. So far I haven't noticed a difference but it may take a while. Horrible taste in my mouth and very sleepy. All in all it's not a bad medication so far."


"I liked my Ortho Micronor. I first started it because I was afraid of the combination pill. I don't like the idea of taking estrogen. When I first started, I noticed my breast were slightly sore, but nothing too uncomfortable. It has a more strict timeline than the combination pill and you have to be sure to take it around the same time each day  /- 3 hour window. The more inconsistent you are, the greater chance of breakthrough bleeding/pregnancy. I still got a period while taking Micronor, which I was happy about. That's my one true HEY-IM-NOT-PREGNANT flag. I stopped taking Ortho Micronor just because I wanted something more effective and hassle free. I recently choose an IUD. If I have any problems with this IUD, I would most likely return to using this."


"I was diagnosed with hyperhidrosis on my hands and feet as a child. Growing up with constant sweaty feet, I've battled toe nail fungus since I was about 8/9 years old. I'm 23. Today is my first day taking Terbinafine, so I'm a little excited and can't wait to see results like most of you have. I have about 5/6 infected toes. 4 are severe. (2 big toes and 2 pinkys) I haven't been able to wear sandals out in public since I was a child. I'll leave another review when treatment is done in 3 months from now."


"I'm 66 and had a heart attack with bypass surgery 10 years ago.  Erectile dysfunction became a problem since being on a beta blocker and a satin drug since the heart attack.  Doctor cleared me for a test drive on Cialis and I took a 20mg dose for the first time last week. It give me a hard erection like I haven't had in 10 years, it was great. But the facial flushing and headache was kind of bad.  I'm thinking it was too strong so I'm going to try 10mg to see if it works with less side effects."


"Honestly, I've tried MANY different birth controls that had bad side effects for me such as depression, suicidal thoughts, breakthrough bleeding, longer periods.. but this one has been the ONLY birth-control that I've had little to no symptoms with. The only difference is I really didn't experience breast tenderness with my other birth controls but with this one my breasts are tender & also I'm not quite sure when I'm suppose to start my period; I'm on my third inactive pill and haven't got it yet. With other birth controls I usually start within the first pill of the inactive or the last active pill. Birth control AFFECTS every woman different, its never the same for each person."


"For Pain: "While I've gotten very helpful joint pain relief from other brands (WATSON), the MYLAN brand patches are the WORST, MOST INEFFECTIVE, waste of time and money. The backing is thin but stiff pinching the skin making it very uncomfortable and unsuitable. And then they won't stick. The web site, but not the box, says to press on the patch for better stick, but then pretty much admits you will need tape around the edges which leaves the middle where the meds are still not sticking.  I only am out a small copay but my insurer spent over $200 a box on this garbage. Don't waste your time to call or write Mylan about their inferior product they will do nothing about it except  "apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced"."


"I was prescribed Taytulla after having an ectopic pregnancy. My doctor told me that I needed to wait 90 days before trying again.
So the first package of Taytulla that I took I had no complaints. I'm on my second package and I've had nonstop nausea it's so bad I want to go to the hospital. Then I read reviews where women were gaining weight and having mood swings. Those things are now accurate for me. And I'm upset because I lost 100 pounds so to turn around and gain 17 pounds is very discouraging. My poor husband has been the target of my mood swings.
I would like to wait to try for another baby but I am done as of today taking this birth control pill."


"I swapped to Sprintec from Microgestin after having suicidal thoughts, weight gain and no sex drive. Sprintec also made me depressed (with no sudicidal thoughts), no sex drive and caused me to gain another 15 pounds. I am normally very active and social but I just sat around all day everyday with no desire to go out and live life.   I've since started the Xulane patch and LOVE it. With the patch I have no depression, no suicidal thoughts, my appetite has gone back to how it was before I started birth control and my sex drive has returned."


"My 4 year old was prescribed this for a rash covering his entire body. It was determined to be contact dermatitis (or an allergic reaction to something he had either eaten or touched). The medicine cleared up the rash in just a few days. "


"I have suffered with back pain and muscle spasms for almost ten years.  Sleeping through the night only happened in my dreams.  Travel was limited by the necessity to stop frequently, get out and walk/stretch.  A 200 mile trip could take 6 hours.  Hotel beds were excruciating.  After three weeks of routine dosing,  my dreams are now a reality.  Sleeping thru the night, driving for extended periods and staying away from home overnight have given me my life back.  One word of caution, with your doctor's guidance, start with a small dose and be patient as the dose is increased.  Beginning large may cause extreme sleepiness.  Yep, the voice of experience.  Fell asleep in mid sentence!"


"I hit my toe and half my foot swollen."


"I was put on Toujeo Solostar on 07/13/2015. It was discovered that I have a carcinoid tumor and my Endo said that Metformin can irritate the cancer,so he wanted me to start Toujeo and Humalog Kwik pen asap.When I was taking the Metformin,my BS were in the low 100's. On Toujeo and Humalog,the sugars are in the 200's. I'm at my wits end. Every time the endo. decides to put me on Insulin,my sugars go through the roof,if I'm on Metformin,the sugars are far below the 200's."


"UPDATE**26 years old was previously on pill switched to this just to try something new. No children. Day 1: 3/23/17... 5 min procedure uncomfortable not excruciating. Really painful cramps once I got home for about 4 hours took aleve to help. Day 2: No cramps light spotting as expected. Days 3-12: Mostly just spotted lightly and had light cramps on and off. 2 of those days I had normal bleeding I needed a tampon. Had several migraines. I get those sometimes  so idk if this had anything to do with that. Day 13-today: No bleeding no cramps no pain during sex. Partner can't feel the strings. Haven't had any migraines.  So far so good. Last update will be 6-23-17. That will be my 3 month mark. Don't let the bad reviews scare you!!"


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This drug made me angry to the point that I could not use it. I am normally very laid back but this made me aggressive and difficult to live with."


"This was kind of a miracle cream for me, after my course of treatment (12 weeks) was up, I had a completely clear face. Now, about 5 months later, my spots are starting to return so I think if I had kept using the cream for longer it would have banished them for good."


"I had Nexplanon fitted in February, so have had it for about three months now. At first I had little desire for sex, and had irregular bleeding. Since they have both cleared up, I've actually lost weight and my breasts have grown, I sometimes get a little spotting but never a full blown period, and overall I think it's a brilliant method of contraception. It's quite surprising to see so many bad reviews! Hopefully I won't develop any more side effects."


"I used to take Advil for headaches years ago. I must have taken a lot of it, because I had many headaches.  It worked great at the time. Now I have micro colitis which can be caused from taking to much of this NSAIDS. I really wish Google was around back in the day when I was popping all those Advil! I wouldn't be in the situation I'm in now with my stomach problems!"


"I have been using Seroquel for about 18 months together with Pristiq. At first I took 25g at night then I added to that 100mg Seroquel XR. I seemed far more relaxed and able to cope with life a little better. However over the last 2 months the agitation became unbearable and my depression increased immensely. I have dropped 50mg of the XR over the past few days and I am already feeling less anxious and agitated."


"Let me just start with this: I'm an extremely anxious person. Condoms and the pill were not enough, there was too much room for error. Condoms breaking. Forgetting a pill. Whatever. So I did a lot of research and decided on the Nexplanon, and I'm in love. I have had it for about 8 months and for me, the only side effects have been slight breast tenderness and a little bit of acne. Though my periods are irregular, I have fewer cycles than before Nexplanon. My arm bruised up a bit after the insertion, but it healed up in about a week. I don't have to worry about the pills or the condoms, and it's so great. It's worth a shot! Some hormones work differently with others and you'll have to figure that out for yourself, but I love mine!"


"I have been on Zovia 1/50 for 5 1/2 months now it is great! I have no acne, no unplanned pregnancies, and my periods are very light. I have gained weight from being on this pill though but I would definitely recommend this birth control!"