"In the past, I took Mirapex for moderate-to-severe Restless Legs Syndrome. It was 100% effective in eliminating all symptoms. I had no side-effects. I currently take REQUIP which is also 100% effective. I switched to Requip to take a drug holiday from Mirapex, upon the recommendation of my neurologist."


"I've been blessed to find my Doctor. He offers much more than just one condition he could treat me with several issues on stopping my cycle of addiction. "


"I have suffered with severe anxiety and panic attacks, which manifested itself into not sleeping.  I literally stopped sleeping for several days.  Ended up in the ER a couple times and at the doctors all that week and finally had to be admitted to a mental health facility because nothing they were giving me was working.   I literally thought I was going to die.  After 9 days they finally found something that helped me sleep.   It was a combination of Doxepin 100mg, Xanax, Tramadol (which soon switched to Benadryl)  and Ambien.  These drugs gave me my life back and slowly restored my sleep cycle.  After a year or so I was weaned off the Ambien and then the Benadryl, so now I just take the Xanax & Doxepin (now lowered to 50mg).  Amazing."


"I have Implanon since June 2010. You really don't get pregnant because you don't have sex. Since I got it its been terrible. The first month I had all the side effects and had my period for a month then it stopped so I was very happy. Well it didn't last long because I had it again the next day for 2 week then it went away for 2 days and had it again for 3 weeks and so on. My doctor told me it might take 8 month to adjust. "


"Of the many medicines used, Westcort has been by far the most effective for my eczema."


"I started back on Depakote 2 weeks ago. My headaches are better but my hands are shaky and my stomach aches.  Better than a migraine so I will continue."


"Valtrex is amazing! I have suffered my whole life from cold sores, usually covering with makeup, alcohol, abreva (obviously nothing worked) then my doctor suggested valtrex which is phenomenal!!!! My outbreaks only last maybe 3 days compared to 8-12!"


"My 7.5 year old son has been taking 10mg Focalin for nearly a year.  Immediately it was a "miracle" for us.  He had good behavior marks in school, could finish his work and we were getting along better at home too.  About a month ago it seemed like maybe he had outgrown his dose, we upped it to 15mg.  Immediately again, great results.  But, we spent 4 hours in the ER tonight getting 2 EKGs & xrays because of his chest pains and irregular heartbeat.  Final diagnosis: stop taking Focalin.  As much as I loved the behavior and focus improvements he had from the drug, I love him more and can't risk damaging his heart."


"The pharmacy said my old bc was no longer covered and gave me this saying the ingredients were the same when I asked. Obviously there's varying degrees. I bled for over two weeks the last week I questioned whether I had ruptured cyst, miscarriage.. The cramps were soo horrendous I threw up. HORRIBLE!!!!"


"Great for muscle spasms"


"It worked wonders on my bladder/kidney infection unfortunately, it returned 3 weeks later though.  "


"This was given to me through an IV before an ICD implant. It worked fast and in less than a minute I was totally relaxed and a little sleepy. I don't remember being wheeled into the OR or being put under. Really helped relieve all anxiety I had before surgery."


"Tramadol works as expected. It does just enough so I can remain functional without stepping up to stronger painkillers. Tramadol only works for me if I take the doses consistently. When I first started taking Tramadol it took about a week for the medicine to be fully effective."


"I've tried so many antidepressants but this one has been the best. I was on 10mg for a month and just had my dosage increased to 20 mg, two days ago. I do feel sick; nausea and a little disoriented but those are bearable side effects to me. I have had energy, better concentration but the biggest thing I love about this antidepressant is that I have my sex drive back. My libido wasn't affected like it has been in the past with other meds; I've actually had increased sex drive. So far I feel "okay" but hopefully since 20mg is the therapeutic dose, that I feel more "content" or "happy" with my life soon. "


"I have been on Dexedrine XR 2 15mg in morning for 19 years and I don't know what I wound do without it. When I go a day with it I just can't seem to get my everyday living done I feel scatter brain my thoughts don't make sense some time and I feel like my brain cant keep up with itself and that is no way to live. I'm so thankful for this medicine because without I don't know where I would be in life. "


"It is the only thing that works for my chronic otitis externa. My only complaint is the $200.00 price increase. Yes, last summer I could purchase it for $36.00, at this time I must pay $228.00 for a 10 ml bottle."


"In 2003 I started on (brand name) Celexa 5 mg a day for anxiety and depression. Within a week I started to feel almost a magical feeling of well being and a nice calmness within myself. The world looking brighter and so much better. For once in my life I felt that the hole in my soul was healing. No more anxiousness and crying most of the time and no more waves of horrible emotional pain. I gradually worked up to 10 mgs a day and now I am on 20 mgs a day. I did have a headache, nausea and loss of appetite. They went away. I gained weight but was feeling so much better. I tried generic Celexa for almost 1 month and I felt irritable-like a dark cloud descended upon me. It is not the same as the Brand. "


"Whatever it takes get on Viibryd today. Talk your doctor into a diagnosis that meets the general indication for this medicine and watch all your symptoms (real, imagined, and subtly feigned) of depression, anxiety, and many other axis 1 psychiatric disorders disappear like magic. Viibryd is totally awesome."


"Seroquel really snapped me out of a terrible manic episode. The self-injury, obsessive thoughts and sleeplessness stopped within two days of my first doses. Currently it is a regular part of my drug cocktail, at a maintenance dose of 50 mgs. It is the only drug that has truly been able to hold the mania at bay. I have had weight gain, but I will select weight gain over a living hell every single time. Seroquel makes me happy to be alive again."


"Only thing that actually works!"


"I am glad I came across this page.  I too have had a terrible experience with this pill.  I started them to control my periods and abnormal bleeding however, I have been bleeding for nearly 5 months with only a total 16 days of no bleeding.  They have been heavy and clotted.  I was told that it would take three months for my periods to taper off but it is just as bad now as it was 5 months ago.  I have not experienced any weight gain however on the days where I was not bleeding I was very bloated.  I even went to a couple of doctors thinking that I may have a serious medical condition but they found nothing.  Now I know that I am not the only one who is having this problem.  I have quit taking them and will be switching to a different brand"


"I take clonidine to lower the sweaty feeling that comes with taking methadone and it works well for me. Only side effect is I get dizzy sometimes when I stand up too fast."


"After being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (2012)I began experiencing anxiety and depression excepting this life change and handling the symptoms. My doctor prescribed me Lexapro 20mg/daily which helped with mild anxiety and over all day to day stress. However, I still experienced heavy anxiety while traveling & taking on new projects/assignments at work. I explained that I felt that the Lexapro was great but not working in all situations. My doctor then switched me to Luvox 200mg/daily. I've been taking Luvox for less than a week now and am already experiencing dry mouth, lack of motivation, diarrhea, nausea, light headedness/faint, and being more emotional and irritable. Obviously not for me. Life over all was better with Lexapro."


"Great for colds."


"I was on the pill called Diane when I was in my early 20s and found that it made me anxious and depressed. I went off the pill all together because it scared me. I found that I started to break out after I got off it and no matter what face products I used, the pimples would not go away. I then went to my GP and explained the effects that I got from my recent experience with the pill. She then recommended that I try Yaz. It was the best advise I have ever been given. It took a few months to kick in but my period pains aren't as bad as they used to be, I'm happier, my sex drive is great and my pimples are finally clearing up! Although this has worked for me, I would suggest speaking with your GP to see if this is right for you."


"I have Mirena for over 6.5 years due to my heavy periods because of uterine myomas. I just replaced new one over a year ago. I had natural delivery of 3 kids, so extraction even with hysteroscopy and insertion was a "piece of cake" for me. Did not sense anything. The plus sides are that it does the job and I have no excessive bleeding nor get pregnant or having any physical discomfort at all. However, I have several other side effects. Bad mood, low sex drive, weight gain over 25 kg and never gone down (I got 10 kg in first 3 months after first insertion), insomnia (cannot sleep at all without sleeping pill), my migraine have worsening, all body swelling - particular face and eyes (like I was heavy crying)......"


"So far the med has me feeling terrible akasthia when I take it at night. Im switching from risperdone 2 mg to latuda 80 mg and I dread taking the pill at night because I know I'll feel like im jumping out of my skin"


"Surprised at how easy it is to swallow the pills."


"I've only been taking this birth control for about 4 days, which yes, I know is little, but I don't think I can stand another day! I feel nauseous on it and threw up a few times and I slept until 1:30pm today (so I had about 13 hours of sleep, if not more, and I would've kept sleeping if my brother didn't wake me up) I still feel exhausted and can barely walk around without wanting to sit. Hopefully you won't get this experience but I really don't think I can continue on this pill, waiting it out is not worth it for me."


"I have been taking Fluoxetine for about four years now. I love what it does for me in the emotional part of my life, but lately I have noticed a couple of side effects. I can't sleep and have lack of sex drive. That is a bummer and the lack of sleep, well I do get more done in a longer day now."


"I'm pre-diabetic and was prescribed this medicine 2.5 months ago. I started at 100 mg for a week, then went to 300 mg. I had no idea I could lose weight so quickly. I am down about 25 lbs without changing my eating habits. I drink tons more because you are always thirsty, which means you urinate more often. Yeast infections and some hair loss seem to be the negatives but will stay on it as long as the benefits out weigh the negatives."


"Used to treat panic symptoms of anxiety. Quite effective for me with little side effects"


"I've been on Aviane for a little under a month now and I'm 19.  This is my first birth control.  I've never had acne and have started breaking out. The first week I had severe nausea, fatigue and cramps, the second week was fine aside from general moodiness, and then the first day of the third week I got my period and am now on day 9 of bleeding. I started birth control to shorten the absurd length of my period due to my extremely busy schedule, but this birth control has given me is a lighter but no shorter period, extreme fatigue, and a mean/cranky demeanor."


"I had the Depo shot 3 times and for the whole 9 months I was bleeding. The first 3 months I was told it was normal and to wait another 3 months so I did. Then I was told that I needed to wait ANOTHER 3 months and so I did. Finally I couldn't take it anymore. I was going through boxes of tampons and it had ruined my sex life with my boyfriend at that time. Now I have best friend who had been on it for over 3 years and she has had NO PERIODS whatsoever! Not fair right? This is not for everyone. I would recommend only giving it 3 months to see what your body does."


"For me, this medication worked everywhere but on my facial hair.  It was definitely systemic for me as I noticed no hair growth in areas of my body, previously hairy, but no change in my facial hair.  I have rheumatoid arthritis and I take a medication that causes hair loss.  I noticed that there was no regrowth in hair on my scalp that I lost from the medication. "


"The drop works pretty fast, however it makes my eyes feel tingly. That's as scientific of an explanation as I can come up with."


"I began on a low dose of the ER 37.5 & immediately noticed the dry mouth, headaches and burning pit in my stomach 24/7.  Then came the blurry vision, urinary issues &  by day 10, the most debilitating stiff & painful back you can imagine. I knew it had to be related to the meds since this is NOT a Fibro symptom (at least for me) nor did I do anything to injure  myself. Before I discovered it was the meds I had gone to a walk in clinic (or hobble in clinic) & was given muscle relaxers. Nothing worked. Not ibuprofen, hot or cold compresses or muscle relaxers. After researching further I found that this medication can cause severe muscle stiffness.  I then asked my Dr.'s nurse if this was true and she said yes, she experienced it herself."


"I had Mirena inserted 8 weeks after my daughter was born, it hurt to get it inserted. I had spotting for 3 to 6 months then nothing, I had it for 3 years then had it removed, removal was easy, it didn't hurt and a light period then nothing for 6 weeks then bam period. Loved it. Just wish it didn't throw off my period."


"Worked for me. If taken as directed not missing any dose is very effective medicine for managing HIV, the side effects lessen progressively as your body gets used to it."


"I had it implanted August 2015 and at first I bled for two or three straight months. Now, I get two periods a month. I can't wait to get it removed. I also get extreme mood swings from the amount of hormones. It may work for some but definitely talk to your doctor."


"It WORKS! I'm at the end of my first week on Belviq, and I have lost 8lbs. I've also been eating healthier with weight watchers and walking a couple times a week.  It don't have any side effects I've noticed and it makes me not even care about food. It's a miracle pill. I eat when my belly tells me too, not nearly as much as I was..when I do eat I'm full enough to last quite honestly till the next day. It's really wonderful and I highly recommend it."


"I have a mild YI, and don't have time to go to the doctor so i bought this product. I applied it at 10pm, and by 3am i was in the bathroom crying. The itching was so bad i couldn't help but itch it, which only irritated my vagina. it is now 4:30 and it is starting to get very slightly better. All i can say is i hope its working and that my YI will be gone when i wake up."


"I'm 21 years old with no children. After trying many options of birth control I decided to try Skyla. The procedure is painful I am not going to lie, I stayed at the doctors office until I felt better. I advise that someone else drives you there. I had cramping for the next day or two but nothing terrible. Every once in a while I will get some cramping that lasts 30 minutes. I have been on Skyla for 3 months and have only had my period once. My doctor informed me that about 5% of Skyla users will stop getting a monthly period. I have gained15 pounds! I am happy with the choice I made to get Skyla, there is no need to worry about taking a pill or replacing a ring. I would recommend Skyla even though it is painful at first."


"I weighed 285 when had my first daughter in February of 2013. I lost all my baby weight and got down to 255 but quickly gained most of it back from the breastfeeing  (exclusively breastfed for 15 months. I had daughter number two in November 2014 and weighed 278. I quickly lost the baby weight once again and got down to 255 but had even worse cravings this time (breastfed only 4 months). Even after I quit breastfeeding my cravings continued. I felt like I was always hungry, nothing satisfied me and I could never get full. Not to mention my energy level was lower than ever. I joined the ymca but didn't have much luck with that due to my eating habits and lack of energy. I started Adipex yesterday (May 13) and weighed in at 275. WILL CONTINUE"


"I like the Trazadone, it works for me. When I first started taking it I woke up with a dry mouth, but is better now. I am like others, if I don't take it I don't sleep. I have been taking it for 4 years now at 150mg. So I would say just keep taking it - the side effects do go away."


"My derm gave me this along with minocycline, I had it in the strongest strength and as the topical solution. stopped using going into 2 weeks because all it did was cause severe redness and irritation and made my pimples bleed (I never even popped them or anything) my skin looked horrible. I broke down the whole next week until my skin went back to normal. PS- It burns like heck"


"SUCKS! Doesn't work at all!! Kept me up half the night from sneezing.. Seriously feel the same from when I didn't take any medicine at all. Definitely should of read the reviews before buying ."


"I started this topical ointment back in February. Skin takes quite a while to get acclimated. I'd say a month+ before it stops burning. I'd apply Epiduo followed by Aquaphor to combat the dryness and it just seals your face up for a good 20 minutes. I peeled a lot in the beginning, but I did not purge. I notice it actually makes skin much oilier since the pores are now unclogged. If I wear moisturizer under makeup, I'm an oil slick by noon. I try to avoid moisturizer now. I still have gotten pimples and a cyst so I'm not sure how amazing this is. Also, someone said use this in the morning. Please don't do that. "


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Before trying MoviPrep, I initially bought a different laxative that came in a 4L antifreeze-looking bottle.  Once I got home and looked at the bottle I was terrified at having to drink 4 liters of the stuff.  After further research I found moviprep and was relieved that it was only half that volume.  I expected it to taste much worse.  It was fairly easy to drink at the start.  By the last few glasses, it definitely got a little harder to drink but it was certainly tolerable."


"I have taken Ambien CR on a nightly basis for nearly two years now and have found that it is truly helpful. I have found that after a year or so on a 6.25 mg dosage I had to go up to 12.5 mg in order to achieve the same result. Other than developing a tolerance to it however, I have found that Ambien CR is extremely effective. I am able to fall asleep easily and my sleep is a very peaceful one that leaves me feeling well rested in the morning."


"Very interesting medicine. It has made a huge difference in the treatment of Diabetes mellitus. "


"I have been taking victoza for three weeks and have lost ten pounds but at the cost of being sick as a dog every day. Cannot eat or stand the smell food cooking. I am done with this junk as of today."


"I recently started using the patch. I have had to wear a pad everyday prior to using it. I'm only on day 6, second patch, and I feel like my life has changed. I can walk, exercise, even sneeze and have no problem. I was concerned about the adhesive because I have allergies and sensitive skin, but I haven't had an issue. I place the patch on my lower abdomen off to the side. I removed the excess adhesive with baby oil and q-tips. It came right off. I'll definitely keep using this product."


"only gives me 4-6 hrs. of sleep per night.  Was hoping for 7-8.  Take 15 mg. with 10 mg. Melatonin and .25 mg. Xanax at bedtime"


"Began yaz on the 20th of August because I was diagnosed with endometriosis and it caused me to have a 23 day period. 3 days after my period came again for 9 days and it was extremely painful worse than ever before and very heavy. I stopped using yaz at that point and now 6 days after here I am again with a next period heavy and painful. Wish I had never used this drug. Worst experience ever. Hoping to go back to a normal cycle soon because this is uncomfortable."


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

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


"Ladies, let me just first say that the mind is a very powerful thing, and just like you I read all these reviews and was terrified.  I told my doctor I was nervous of how awful it was going to feel and he assured me that it was all in my head.  He was right, it was nothing like the reviews I have read. I counted how long it took, it was less than 2 minutes.  AND I counted how long the severe cramping lasted during, and that was less than 20 seconds.  Yes the cramps felt like a very powerful menstrual cramp and it was not comfortable, but it was so so so short.  I left the office feeling completely fine, just feeling like I had menstrual cramps.  Very little spotting the next few days.  Don't let the reviews scare you!"


"I've had stubborn acne for years and have tried so many different products. This gel hasn't totally cleared up my skin, but it has definitely improved it. At first, I piled it on problem areas like a spot treatment and didn't follow the instructions to apply a thin layer all over every night. It didn't work that way- it needs to be used consistently. When I started using it properly, my skin got dry and irritated especially around my mouth but it adjusted pretty quickly (I skip a night when needed). My old hyperpigmentation has started to fade a bit and new breakouts go away faster, but it's not a miracle cure for me."


"I was on every single acne medication even acutane which helped for awhile and then I still would get cystic acne around my period. My doctor told me it was all hormonal acne and put me on spironolactone and its the only thing that has ever helped me! I'm so happy!"


"Definitely assists with relief from persistent coughing after sinus or cold symptoms."


"This medication is PHENOMENAL!! I'm 11 and I was only about 81 pounds, which was a problem for me. But then my doctor prescribed me with this pill and it totally changed my life!!! In about 4 weeks I was 90 pounds... I was so happy!!! I definitely recommend this pill if you are trying to gain weight. Although it will make you sleepy it's still very helpful because I do have trouble going to sleep at night!!! I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS PILL, AND IT HAS DEFINITELY CHANGED MY LIFE!!!!
"


"Works well but I need it 3 x a day."


"I have been on this birth control for approximately 7 months. I really like it ( for one reason, no period!) This concerned me at first because a period shows you that you aren't pregnant and also it is what our bodies naturally do. However, no cramps or anything like that is great! I changed to this pill because I was having some of the more severe side effects from ortho tri cyclyn lo. I do like micronor. However, since taking this pill I have back acne like crazy!!! I am 21 and am blessed to say have never had acne in the past. After 2 or 3 months of taking micronor, I broke out on my back and I'm talking 10 or more bumps at a time! It's awful. Lately though, it is less severe. Only complaint. Satisfied overall."


"When, I tried Warfarin, I bruised considerably. Switched to a light dose (25mg) of  Metoprolol and have nearly complete relief. The few times a month I feel the heart flutter, I take a second 25mg. Problem completely solved without the risks of blood thinners. Also, I think blood thinners reduce some of the consequences of Atrial fibrillation without reducing the actual flutter."


"Plan b really did its job and saved my butt. I have used absolutely no contraceptive as well as letting my bf finish inside me. I know I was not very smart or safe but it was just in the moment after not seeing him for a few months. I took plan b around 4-6 hours after the fact. I had no side effects maybe a little nausea but after a few seconds it was gone. I got my period at the expected date as well. Do not be as negligent as I was and even though plan b did save me I would not fully count on it because it is in fact quite scary. Save yourself the stress and paranoia and think before you act."


"I have stiffness in lower back, pain in neck area, hips for many years but the pain is tolerable.  I also get periodic muscle stabs of pain followed by a twitch like when you fall asleep.  From time to time the pain would get bad and I would need to take pain medications.  Narcotics never worked but Toradol would work good BUT when I had a allergic reaction to the Toradol with hives and itching and went to the ER they gave me prednisone.  Within two days of taking the prednisone I had SO MUCH energy and was pain FREE.  I felt like I was 20 years old again.  I had ambition to get things done.  I felt SO good.  I felt like I discovered the fountain of youth.  Don't know if it is coincidence but I never had the pain until I contracted HSV."


"Takes away the anxiety."


"I found out 6 years ago, I was positive and found out at early stage, maybe 3/4 months after catching the virus. I ignored the situation and my immune system was doing well. I only went to the hospital every 2 years just to know what stage the virus was at. In Feb 2010 I was diagnosed vl-1112 and cd4-455. In Oct 2015 with no treatment vl-3400 and cd4-425. Now iv decided to start taking the medication in Dec 2015, cos I was worried about the strain on my immune system and the cuts in government in general. Now I've been taking triumeq (the only treatment IV been on) and at the beginning I had insomnia. My results as of last week are now vl-less than 40 and cd4-570."


"I started on 10mg and I've been on it for one week now. It makes me feel a little slow so I cut it in half and take one half in morning and the other half at lunch. I'm going to keep this routine up for a little while and see how it works. So far I like Viibryd because it doesn't make me feel lethargic like Lexapro."


"I have been on oxycontin for 6 years now.  I take 20mg 2 x a day along with a couple of other medicines. Before oxycontin, I was on 14 or more prescriptions that didn't work. I was ready to give up.  Now, my pain from Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue along with several surgeries is tolerable. Every now and then I forget to take my oxycontin in the morning and my body reminds me what life would be like without it.  I don't know what I would do if it was ever pulled from the market."


"Recommend!! I initially had the 10 yr IUD (2001) it was awesome, I barely even knew it was there.
After that I got the Merena and liked it as well. I think the key is to make sure your OBGYN knows what they are doing when its inserted."


"I've had extremely bad heartburn for several years. While I don't experience reflux the chest pain and throat/sinus pain are all consuming. I can no longer tolerate this pain. I've been on a diet of mostly rice, applesauce, oatmeal, lean protein and an occasional veggie. Everything including water gives me heartburn all day/everyday.  It appears I have Nutcracker Esopgagus or esophageal spasms. Two weeks ago I received an esophageal Botox injection which is meant to relax the esophagus, thus reduce spasms. I've experienced no relief. I had this same procedure six months ago and enjoyed nearly 3 months heartburn free!  I believe it's failed this time. I tried Prevacid 15mg OTC and experienced 25% improvement. Suggestions?"


"Generally produces a firm erection, although diminishing over time."


"I began taking my Synthroid three weeks ago and I feel great. First I began breaking my 25 mcg pills into quarters and started out taking only a 1/4 pill. I do this in the morning with a glass of water. I am now taking one 25 mcg pill. My sleeping has improved, I have more energy, my skin looks better and my face does not look tired,. I refused to take this drug initially when I was first diagnosed in 2011 because of a bad scare taking the generic brand, so I let my new meds sit for six months before trying this brand. It works wonders for me and being a life-long gym and karate guy, I have more energy to do laps in the pool and do weights too. I have taken iodine and it works ok, but nothing like my Synthroid. Time will tell."


"I have been constipated for the past 8 months following an injury that left me with two broken vertebrae.  Nothing seemed to help. Went to GI and they ordered a scope. Started me on Amitiza.  I had been taking Miralax and Ducolax as well as the occasional stimulant laxative.  The day I started on Amitiza I destroyed my bathroom. Very few side effects.  I take the 8mg dose. People that complain of bad side effects are probably taking the higher dose.  It's literally like the scene from 300 where the Spartan kicks the Persian in the chest and he falls down the well. It's like Amitiza is doing that but in my colon.  "


"Have had headaches almost daily for over 4 years. I have been given several different medication. Most not very affective. The pain has completely changed our  lives. I was recently put on Maxalt. It is helping more than most.  I have been prescribed 10 mg of Maxalt  that I can take two a day over a period of 24 hrs. Sometimes I have 3 headaches a day so that limited amount doesn't  keep me very functional.

Does anyone have suggestions?

How is their Maxalt prescribed?"


"I have been on the pill for 3 months now. It helped my acne fairly good, regulated my period. As far as weight gain, I have been experiencing a lot of "cravings" more than ever before! Loss of energy, tiredness, mood swings are also side effects that I have experienced. I used to enjoy the gym but now I don't feel as motivated. My sex drive is blaaaa.  I do recommend drinking a lot of water when taking the pill."


"I love it! I'm 20 with a 2 month old and it was uncomfortable when I got it inserted, & I had cramps and bleeding for the first day. After that, nothing. I'm in love with it. Definitely recommend it."


"Love this! I was a little discouraged at first because the magic number of 3 months didn't work for me. However when I hit 4 months all of my back acne was gone and my face had totally cleared up. I've never seen anything like it. I still get the odd zit and for individuals who react well with Yaz I find that acne can be caused by eating dairy products. I don't doubt if I cut milk and cheese out of my diet, as well as continued on the pill I would have 0 acne at all."


"Pristiq has helped with my depression and anxiety. I can't believe how good these are. It really does boost your energy levels, morning's were the worst for me, waking up was hard. Not anymore. I'm much happier, its also boosted my sex drive."


"I have suffered from Fibromyalgia for over 20 years and never even knew about the condition until I was diagnosed by my rheumatologist.  After years of suffering from flu like symptoms, fatigue, and overall muscle and joint pain, I finally agreed to try the medication. I only take Tylenol for the pain and was reluctant to go on any type of medication.  My doctor prescribed the Savella trial pack which started with 12.5 mg and up.  Other than slight nausea in the first week, I have never felt better in my life.  I wake up in the morning pain and stiffness free.  I thank God for Savella and hope that it works for other people as it has worked for me.  Still on the 12.5 after two months and am doing great!"


"This is my first day starting this pill. I switched from the implant in my arm to this pill because I was told it would help with my acne and my heavy periods! I am hoping this will help and work I will keep you posted on my experience after 2 weeks!! I hope I have good luck like a lot of the woman on here saying it helped with  acne and periods."


"DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. I started this drug mid January 2016-March 2016 I've had depression anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia thoughts of suicide, headaches. I got better by September 2016 but my body crashed again in the October (another common side effect from this drug) got better by Christmas but since February 2016 I've gone down hill.
Please don't take this use topical or have a hair transplant."


"I generally always have a headache but can get through the day with no problems. But recently my headaches really trigger my migraines and with them I get nausea, sensitivity to light, and extreme pain in my head! When I explained this to my doctor he prescribed Treximet and I am so glad he did. I take one pill on my onset of a migraine and within 30-60 minutes I have complete relief. I'm so happy I found out about Treximet !"


"I've been taking YAZ for over a year now and I'm proud to say I have nothing negative to say about it. Everythings been well, I've got lighter and shorter periods, which I love! No abnormal things happening like mood swings or hairloss like other are experiencing. I think it really just depends on the person whether this pill is right for you, no 2 girls are the same in that area. I recommend it."


"I got sick and I went to my doctor because I had an 102 fever. My doctor said I should take this medicine so I did. I'm on my third day and I woke up with no fever, my face was not sore anymore but I still had a cough and a runny nose. Two days left of this medicine and I think it will clear everything up. Unfortunately, I had diarrhea yesterday but now it's back to being loose like it was on day 1. thank god!!! I hate diarrhea :("


"I went on Depakote 10 weeks ago. My migraines are no different, but I've gained 25 pounds. That's just crazy! Just switched to propranolol and I think my headaches are getting better."


"I would love to know if the patch worked for me but the patch just would not stay on (2 days the longest).  Two boxes (8) patches wasted. "


"Had ParaGard inserted in May of 2016 and so far loving it!!  Procedure was uncomfortable but not painful.   Did have my period but didn't take anything beforehand. Didn't even know you could take something to soften your cervix!  No cramping after.   First two periods were intense to say the least.   Very heavy bleeding but you know that will happen.   My period always had 1-2 heavy days.  Some spotting between periods. After the 3 month mark periods were better but the IUD did increase my period from 4 days to 7 days.   But only about 3 of those days are medium to heavy.   Would definitely recommend!!!"


"I have been on trulicity for a year and 6 months. First year .75 then went up to 1.5 last 6 months. I like it no side effects at all. Even with the high dosage. I went from 203lbs down to 180lbs. 23 lbs. lost without trying. Sugar is still going up. But it bought me probably 2 years or more before insulin. Which means a lot when you drive for a living. My age is 58 and a half."


"I'm coming off the depo shot. My second and last shot was six months ago, but it's still in my system. after my first dose of the depo shot, my periods stopped immediately. No bleeding AT ALL since then. Which I wouldn't really mind on its own, but it also intensified my already-bad anxiety. AND I gained 30lbs in three months. I'm suspecting it's the cause of my chronic upper back pain too, which i didn't have until my second shot (its worse than cramps!). I was hoping to get it out of my system so my fiance and I could have a baby soon, as if these symptoms weren't bad enough to make me want to stop. Also, I don't know what's more of a hassle, keeping stocked on pads or pregnancy tests. Ugh. But it did its job as a birth control, so..."


"The medication worked when I first started using it.  I had a few side effects like dizziness upon standing and slightly blurred vision.  After taking the medicine for over two years, the effectiveness to my RLS has waned considerably.  I rarely have a night when I can sleep or even sit in a chair and watch television without my legs jumping.  I am constantly having to change positions or get up and walk or basically try anything to alleviate the problem.  Which doesn't always help."


"I had ended up in the ER a few times with weird problems like not being able to catch my breath and hyperventilating before I even new they were panic attacks. They started me on Ativan but it made me so hyper and loopy I literately forgot a few days so when I was put on Valium it was a God send. It prevents and treats panic attacks without the loopy feeling and It doesn't affect my ability to perform daily activities so I'd recommend it to anyone seeking this type of help."


"Did not work only gained weight"


"I started taking Seasonique about 6 months ago when my boyfriend recommended I switch birth controls. (I was previously on Apri 28 and it made me crazy) I love Aeasonique! It's amazing to only have to worry about periods once every three months! One con I did notice is slight cramping around the times I used to get my period, other then this the birth control is amazing. I have clearer skin, lost weight, and have been feeling like myself again. Would recommend this to anyone!"


"I was prescribed atenolol for hypertension and high heart rate (12 mg, once daily), unless my heart rate gets down to 60 or below. It seems great, in that I am "calmer" or more relaxed; but the only thing I am wondering about is the slow weight gain. My diet is the same now as it was before when I started taking it. I am calling the physician to see if that may be why."


"Like everyone else it does burn. Mine is bearable though. After about 20mins it started to die down. I just figured it was burning from itching before and it being most likely raw/sensitive down there from the infection. As long as it works I will deal with the little burning I've had. Also, some people don't have that great of insurance and it costs more to see a doctor than to get the over the counter prescription of it. Will use again!"


"I have had PD since age 39.  I have been taking Stalevo since available.  It has worked wonders for me as long as I don't forget to take it.  I tried all three compmonents of Stalevo as individual pills, and they did not work for me like their combination in Stalevo.  Highly recommend."


"36, female. I have been on Lexapro 10mg since late March '16. I'm very active... running, hiking, yoga and still managed to put on 10lbs in 6 months and the sexual side effects suck! Pdoc added Wellbutrin XL 150mg/day to try to help with SSRI induced SE. I have been on the WB for 2 days now and I could not believe that it already brought back much of my libido, as well as sensation and faster orgasm. I hope this keeps up- if so the WB/SSRI combo may save us all! Good luck!
UPDATE (3 mo use): Wellbutrin XL still doing wonders for my depression. Still helps with sexual side effects from the Lexapro, but not as much as the first week mentioned above. Def helping but not eliminating. I'll still take it though b/c I def need some serotonin too"


"I was on Zoloft for about 5 years. Before that I was on Effexor and Paxil which I did not tolerate well due to the half life. Zoloft was good but after several years I developed side effects. Tremor, jaw clenching, weight gain, sexual dysfunction...I weaned myself off of all meds which was really hard. It's been nearly a year and I'm ready to go back on something. I've tried natural therapies for SADD, PMDD, depression, anxiety and it's not working."


"Listen up. I shoved some of that Monistat 1 in my downstairs hallway last night and holy Lord Vulvamort was that a bad idea. You'd think well, 1 day of treatment is way better than 3 and definitely better than 7, but trust me, if you don't want your babycave to feel as though it's been torched by Satan himself, stick to the mullti day.
Then while writhing in pain and trying to stop the devil cream from burning a new hole down there, I read the reviews. This is a common thing that happens with the Monistat 1.
Don't use it."


"Diagnosed with kidney stone at 7:00 am, started on Flomax shortly after, passed it by 2:00 pm that day. Also on Oxycodone with Acetaminophen for pain. Took only one dose of each and it passed. I felt lucky."


"I enjoyed being on Yaz very much. I had to switch to a different pill because it's not covered under my insurance. The only side effects I really ever noticed were an increased sex drive, increase in breast size, decrease in appetite, mild reoccurring yeast infections (I've tested positive for track/yeast infections a few times but with little to no pain).
Overall, I was extremely happy with Yaz and I'm upset that I have to start a different pill."


"Worst birth control ever. I would NOT recommend this birth control to anyone. I experienced non stop bleeding to the point where it was effecting my sex life with my boyfriend. I was always depressed, horrible mood swings, I got severe nausea and got sick to my stomach on it. And the migraines were the worst. I thought the implant would be covient due to the fact that I don't have to remember to take it everyday. But I'm SO glad its out."


"Wonderful antibiotic did not have any side effects whatsoever. It also cleared my tonsil infection."


"I took this medicine for 3 weeks and I became a completely different person I got really depressed, very moody, bad headache, vivid dreams, body was achy, nausea and throwing up. I stopped taking it after my 3rd day of not getting out of bed because I was so depressed and nauseated. I have quit smoking before and the depression and moodiness I felt from this medicine is NOT normal nicotine withdrawal it is definitely side effects from the medicine. On the medicine it took me all I had just to do one load of laundry. I am quitting cold turkey now."


"absolute worst birth control I've been on. My last brand was discontinued and was given orynthia. I've had my period for 3 out of the 4 weeks I have been on it."


"I've been in this 3 months now. Have gained 11 lbs!!! I excersise, eat right and I look swollen. Have had 3 different spotting occasions that haven't lasted more than 3 days at a time. No cramps to really reports, occasional night sweats, no headaches. Just really hating the weight gain!"


"Hi. I've been on Champix for my 2nd day now.I  haven't had a cigarette for 2 days. When I started the first tablet on the first day of quitting smoking I just thrown everything away and just stopped. I have not even had no cravings neither."


"It's works fast take it as directed  it does not completely cure but gets you to the point where you can manage the pain I had a very severe gout attack could not walk two hous later I was limping two days later I'm walking and limping it should be over soon thank god for this little green pill"


"Helps alot after a long hard day of being a mom of 3."


"I originally began doxazosin 4mg for blood pressure many years ago. Over the years I needed additional medicines for blood pressure but continued taking doxazosin 4mg twice a day. I had been told that it would be helpful in maintaining urine flow. Not long ago I began taking Proscar.

I thought that the Cardura would no longer be needed so I stopped. Within 2-3 days there was a definite reduction in urine flow. I repeated the off, then on again routine 3 times with the same rather dramatic results. I will continue with the doxazosin.
PS: I have never noticed side effects at all."


"I used Wellbutrin XL for two years, and in conjunction with sensible eating and a walking regimen, lost 75 pounds.  I believe the Wellbutrin gave me the motivation to stick with the eating and exercise plan.  It may have also provided a pharmacological effect. I've since stopped using Wellbutrin due to it not being specifically recognized as a weight loss product, but rather as an antidepressant.  Choosing this product in assisting my weight loss categorized me as being depressed, and adversely affected my ability to obtain favorable life insurance premium rates. After using Wellbutrin, I was given Bupropion XL due to managed care requirements to switch to generic prescription.  I stopped taking Bupropion because it proved ineffective for me."


"I am 19 years old and I have been so embarrassed by my excessive underarm sweat for as long as I can remember. The worst was when I realized that I would sweat more from my underarms than the guys I hung out with. I tried every 'prescription strength' and 'clinical strength' over the counter product that I could find (I even tried mens clinical strength antiperspirant/deodorant), and nothing gave me relief. Finally I talked to my doctor and she mentioned Drysol. I have very sensitive skin, and when I had to use it for the first 2-3 days in a row, I have excessive itching and burning, and a rash, but I toughed it out, and now I no longer have the burning or rash. I have been using the product for 2 weeks now and I couldn't be happier!"


"I really think this medicine is the best I have tried. Sometimes I even go too low, it works so well. Also it's an exellent choice if using pain medicine. It helps with withdrawels when its time to get off. It's the best medice out there for this purpose also. It's annoying that its so expensive and my insurance wont cover it but I am going to try the discount card from the site."


"I started taking Qsymia one year ago in October and I have lost a total of 80 lbs. (29 lbs. to goal). I'm a 28 year old female, 5'6 with a starting weight of 269 lbs. I suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome so weight loss has been a difficult journey for me and my doctor and I decided to try this medication. I have to say that I am thrilled with the results. This allows me to stick to a strict 1500 calorie a day meal plan (set by my doctor for my specific needs). I also workout for 30-45 minutes a day for 4 to 5 days a week. I add that, to say that you do have to put in some work in order to get the best benefits from this medicine. I haven't experienced any negative side effects. I see my doctor for monthly weigh-ins and vital checks just to make sure."


"I decided to have the Nexplanon put in after 5years of Mirena. Although I loved, I couldn't put myself through the pain of getting another one inserted. Everyone is different, and I feel there is an excess of horror stories about Nexplanon. So far I haven't noticed a single difference from the Mirena. Talk with your doc and see what is best for you. I needed a low dose of hormones because as I got older, the pills were making me ill. We tried several things before Mirena, and my doc said to expect Nexplanon to be the same. Just remember everyone is different."


"My boyfriend is only 32, but he still needed some help and the Testosterone supplement seems to turn back the clock. Never had a problem with libido or such, but there is a definite increase there. I've noticed some weight loss and muscle gain on him which is sexy. "


"I was given Versed during a surgery on 12-27-2066, starting on 12-28-20016 and through the next two days I have been having periods when my heart starts beating wildly for no reason and other periods that it seems to slow and flutter.   I needed to return to Dr.'s office for an EKG, but nothing was happening during the time of the test, so he saw nothing. This should pass in time, but who wants to mess with this for days to weeks after surgery? Five days after surgery I still can't focus my eyes together properly, and my vision is still blurry, and I am l a little dizzy. Close up objects are perceived as double."


"Had my first follow up today, been on Phentermine for 25 days and I'm down 19 lbs. Few side affects...cotton mouth, anxiety occasionally like twice a day for a brief period and constipation which has lead to hemorrhoids. But, given the success of 19 pounds in 25 days, they side effects are definitely not severe enough to stop. I thought about stopping if the weight wasn't coming off but it definitely is. I encourage you to use my fitness pal and track what you eat as well. I'm a 6'4 male that started at 322 pounds. All I eat is between 1200-1500 calories per day and feel great!"


"Worst experience ever. I have not stopped bleeding right when I got the shot I immediately regretted it. Don't do it"


"My 3ml bottle was more potent, and I think the 5ml bottle is more diluted to increase fluid ounces but does not work as well, due to the lower content of the active / main ingredient . Cost more, and not really more, just watered down in my opinions. I have both bottles and having them tested for strength . Poor result so far with the 5ml bottle, nothing like before."


"It is ineffectual. My muscles ache from the wretched coughing. It is functionally a placebo."


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"Ritalin one of the best medications for ADD/ADHD. It works."


"I recommend not taking this medication!! I wake up in the middle of the night with nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness that hurts soooooo bad and also it raised my blood pressure. I had perfect blood pressure until I started taking this medicine. It makes me feel dizzy, I just didn't feel like myself at all."


"My doctor used liquid nitrogen oh my genital warts. And prescribed me the cream to use at home and I used it the same night thinking that it would make them go away faster. I burn myself and weeks later in the same area I've broken out with these canker sore looking blisters   And I'm freaking out hoping that they're not herpes. I don't believe I've been exposed to it. But now these canker sore things are pretty much in the same place the genital warts were removed,  They're starting to go away now I have no discharge, they're not on the inside of my vagina. Could this be the results of burning myself with cream?  somebody help."


"In my research on RLS I found that iron deficiency could also be a contributing factor.  I have found that the combination of 300 mg of Neurontin twice daily and Hemocyte Plus once daily gives me the most relief from the symptoms of RLS than anything in years."


"This medication is amazing! After 3 days of being extremely sick, I started to feel amazing, I am now 1 month into it and am so happy all the time and have no depressive thoughts at all. It kind of blocks out any sad thoughts. Works perfectly for me."


"Very easily build tolerance"


"I had bleeding since the first week and all the four months, every day, till I removed it.
Now, a week later, I am still bleeding.
Its a mistake, I feel week and angry, its summer, its hot and my period is never ending.
This med should be out of the market."


"I have severe pain from spinal nerve damage in lower back, radiating around my hip area and down my leg.  Had multiple injections with minimal relief. Started Gralise in 2014 and it has been a quality of life changer. I take 1800 mg and have no major side effects.  I have been able to start exercising again-mostly walking-without the intense pain, and I don't limp anymore. The only negative is the pill size is kind of big, but the shape makes it easier to swallow."


"I'm finishing the second year of my degree (in neuroscience, ironically), only possible because of this medication. I would recommend that anyone with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome try this medication (give it a few weeks).
Two important things:

1) The medicine has an 'inverted U' efficacy. In other words, it doesn't do more the more you take, the strongest effect is in the middle. 'The middle' depends on your body weight, but it's usually about 200 mg.

2) DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL WHILE ON THIS MEDICATION. I get migraines the following day if I drink while taking modafinil. Last time I had three beers at a BBQ and had a migraine for three days following. It might only be me but don't risk it."


"The only good thing about Nuvaring was it's ease of use. Everything else about it was a nightmare! I had horrible mood swings, and it made my anxiety and depression so much worse. I would lash out at people for no reason, and I had one night where I was so emotionally distraught that I physically could not stop crying! It also made me very nauseous and throw up quite a lot. Needless to say, I'm back on the pill now and I have no side effects."


"Great for itching but not for clearing plaque/ scalp psoriasis"


"I have been on suboxone (since january 10), for opiate withdrawals and I am having panic attacks. I was prescribed catapress this month (the end of june, 10) with my suboxone and day 4 on it so far so good! It makes me sleepy and very mellow, calm like. I assume its doing its job, I only have taken it at night. I haven't had to take it for a panic attack yet."


"Bactrim is the best medication I've even taken for acne, cleared my skin up in 5 days."


"I smoked for 10 years, pack a day. Never tried to quit before, never thought I could. One day my doctor prescribed me Chantix because I was having a chronic cough. I gave the starter pack a shot and here is how it went:

I took the medicine exactly how it was prescribed. I took the first week and noticed absolutely anything, unlike others, no positive or negative effects. I got worried but on my eighth day I quit cold turkey. I am a guy who would get cranky and moody and sometimes even ill if I went 10-12 hours without being able to smoke. Chantix surprisingly kicked in right when it should and diminished my effects of quitting so much that it gave me great enthusiasm to continue with it. I'm officially a non-smoker!"


"After years of feeling as though I were slowly losing my mind to ruminations, agitation, depression, lack of focus and general brain-cooties, it finally dawned on me that I was bipolar and I sought treatment. You may read the other positive reviews on here and think they could be written by manufacturers, but you may be underestimating the efficacy of this medication, it is truly amazing. I feel like I did when I was a younger man, before mental illness took hold in my life. My mind is unencumbered and clear. I feel normal! I still can get sad, I still get annoyed by things, I still feel enthusiasm, but it's tempered, appropriate emotion. Symbyax is great. Try it. Minimal weight gain, by the way."


"My 4yr old son has Autism/ADHD/OCD. After coming off of Risperidone my sons' Neurologist wanted to try my son on Quillivant XR. Our Pharmacy had to special order this med due to there was nobody else in this county that takes it. The 1st dose of this med that my son took he went WILD!!! He got violent with us, and just refused to eat ANYTHING, he was also up for 22hr straight! He only had 2 doses of this med (day 1 & 2) then I had to call his Dr and to have him taken off the med. We ended up going back on Risperidone and Guanfacine. Once I stopped giving my son the Quillivant XR med he started acting like his old self again."


"I was put on this medication by my Neurologist. He said it would help pain and boost energy. Anyways I took it several years until my GP took me off cold turkey. I suffered the most agonizing withdrawal symptoms and shortly afterwards suffered a stroke. I blame this medication. Jump to Sept.1, 2017
Another Doctor wants me to start on this poison again. I don't think so.
This is extremely dangerous!!"


"I've had Nexplanon for about 8 days now and I've probably slept the whole time. All I ever want to do is sleep which is bad because I have a toddler to keep up with.  I've notice myself a little less patient with people as well. So far no bleeding of any sort. ZERO sex drive when my husband tries I just laugh. I already have depression so if it gets worse I will be getting a removal ASAP.  I hope everything goes well.. 3 years is a long time."


"I've been on this shot for a little more than a year, and at first it was fine but about halfway through my year I began having random periods of spotting. I noticed it usually began after (and sometimes DURING) sex. I haven't gained much weight or anything but bleeding during sex is NOT fun. I would recommend this form of birth control but something must be done about the irregular bleeding."


"I am a 44 year old female who after having clear skin my entire life had a sudden breakout of cystic acne.  I was devasted and went to my dermatologist immediately.  She was rather dismissive and put me on acanya and oracea.  This did nothing except make me feel like I had the flu (oracea).  I decided to try a new dermatologist.  My new derm took my immediately off oracia because in her words I don't have rosacea.  She also took me off a acanya because in her words she would use on maybe a 9 year old!  She started me on aczone and tazarac.  Within 3 days I was completely clear.  Now if I even start to get a cystic pimple it is gone within a day!! It is perfect for cystic hormonal acne:) I am so happy to be clear and confident :)"


"This is the only medication strong enough to help with my severe muscle spasms. Why would they take it off the market.  I have had 1 neck and 2 back surgeries and they all failed.  I NEED this medication."


"This last Monday I was detected by my doctor that I have a acute Cystitis. My doctor prescribed me lavoprolaxicin Levaquin for 6 days.. My nightmare start in day 3 when I couldn't even get up from my bed.. I was sore all over my body.. I couldn't even walk.. Only I took 4 pills and I feel that my life changed to the worst for this medication.. I went to ER and they gave me fluids to at least clean a little bit my system.. I got a CT scan of my kidneys, and bladder, liver and all results were normal..If   doctors know those side effects why are they  still prescribing this medicine.  it's poison!! I . I'm still panicked !!I have faith that everything will be normal again.. Today is my day 1without the medication.. I'm walking better."


"I am 23 years old. I got the Nexplanon right after my son was born. The 2 first months I bled like usual than I began getting 2 periods per month. That lasted about four months. I did see lots of blood clots and dark brown blood for several days when period was ending. I've been on this contraceptive for over a year and 3 months and the bleeding still is no joke. Besides the long unpredictable periods I had no other side effects."


"I have had severe insomnia that is very possibly related to Humira."


"This medication works however the side effect of constant headaches are enough to drive a person crazy!"


"I started taking Wellbutrin (150mg) during an extreme depressive episode. It helped even me out a lot, though it didn't address all of my symptoms. I increased the dose to 300mg but had to drop back down because I was having trouble sleeping. This is the only side effect I've experienced while on this medication. I've been on it for a year and a half now and overall it has helped a lot. I'm still depressed but I'm no where near as bad as before taking Wellbutrin. I'm looking into adding an SSRI or something as an adjunct therapy to try to make things even better."


"This medicine worked well for first 5 months, but has since stopped working. I have also put on 20 lbs in the past 4 months and I am very tired . I am about to go off of the medication, but I am very nervous about side effects."


"Here's a trick to help my fellow insomniac's sleep. I have 3 very painful forms of Arthritis in my upper and lower back, neck, knees, feet, hands, exc. I have insomnia from chronic pain, and severe PTSD. 2mg Lunesta got me 4hrs rest. 3mg got me 6hrs sleep. I finally got 8 hours sleep by raising my dose to 2-2mg pills per night. I didn't get 4, 6, or, 8 hrs sleep until I changed eating habits. Plan your evening like so: eat a small portion of healthy foods. Wait 20-30 minutes, and then take your Lunesta. Wait 20-30 minutes, and eat another small portion of healthy food, and head to bed. The food keeps the medicine in your system longer. Also for those paying cash like me, use blinkhealth.com. I get my 60-2mg pills for $53.16 a month."


"I got my Kyleena put in March 15th. The insertion was very uncomfortable but quick. I have only had very light spotting off and on since I had it placed. I have had a lot of cramping. I just hope that this birth control gets rid of my heavy periods and clots."


"My migraines started suddenly at age 52 have no idea why. I  have tried several different medicine including topomax I am now taking 400 mg zanisamide as first preventive and starting another new medicine this next week to see if it will help the head pain. I  get daily  migraines  scale 3 -5 on a average  and can increase at anytime through the day to  6-7 at which time I have to take  a treximet or wait  to see if it passes, sleep, ice quite what ever I  can  do  till it goes away. I  have also tried botox that didn't work either"


"It is great to read all your different experiences with Escitalopram and it gives me hope that a lot of you have been able to benefit from this. I am only on Day 3 with 10 mg  Escitalopram (1st time on AD) and I really hope this will reducere my SA and GAD after 10 years of suffering"


"Pristiq is awesome so far.Don't reject it bcs it is nearly identical to Effexor. Effexor caused extreme sweating.I would stand in front of a forceful fan while dressing, and still be drenched!My doc told me I might not have that with pristiq and I don't! I am just over 6 weeks, and it took a full 4 weeks to kick in.The first couple of days I felt great, calm and happy, and got hopeful, but then slid back into the dark place.But I kept going and at 4 wks I suddenly one day woke up and started planning fun outings for my teen, after months of sofa lounging.  100mg, F, 56, 135lbs.Tried prozac (allergic), paxil (weight gain), effex (sweating), lexapro (out of dark place, but flat).I hear it's hell to stop, but I'm not going to stop. Why wld I?"


"Decreased sexual drive/interest.
Tired feeling and going to bed early."


"Don't let others' bad experiences prevent you from trying this medication.  It is strong, yes, and it will affect the chemical balance in your brain and shouldn't be taken lightly, but I'm an example of it working.  I used to have bouts of crying randomly, seriously depressed, no will to do much of anything.  I started this, kept with it through the side effects and it has been a life changer with my antidepressant.  I still feel, but less intensely/exaggerated.  It keeps me level headed generally.  The first week I felt a little nauseated, and it does increase appetite, but if you don't overeat, you won't gain weight with this medicine."


"I was on it for about two weeks hoping some of the side effects would get better as I did lose my cravings to eat sugars, but I had these foggy type headaches alot of the time, could not fall asleep at night anymore which made me grumpy and irritable. Plus I always had this weird taste in my mouth that just wouldnt go away. I just didnt think it was good for me to have these issues going on."


"I've had Implanon since December 2011. I am getting it replaced in a few days. The first 2 years I didn't have problems with it. My periods weren't crazy. I think I had it about every 3 months for 3-4 days normal bleeding. However for the past few months I have had it every 2 weeks like clockwork with heavy bleeding. My doctor told me it is just because when it runs out it runs out and my hormones are just out of wack. I have gained weight (10 lbs in 3 years) but I'm not blaming that completely on birth control. I'm in dental school and quite stressed. For those who say they have gained 20-30 lbs on this, there is no way hormones ALONE cause that much weight gain, other factors are in play there."


"For 3 years I've had a congested nose. I know I'm allergic to pollen, hay fever is pretty bad in the spring and summer but it settles down in the winter. Due to work I had to move to southern Arizona which made my allergies worse. My nose became so congested I would mouth breathe at night and wake up with a dry raw throat and tongue. Saline sprays blocked me up even more, antihistamines did nothing, I got rebound congestion from medicated nasal sprays. My nose bled from all the tissues and sprays I was using. Was put on Fluticasone and within 2 days I breathe relatively clear and can sleep at night again. Nose is not 100% cleared but I don't have to blow it anymore and the sneezing has stopped. It smells flowery which is pleasant."


"Hubby is having chronic constipation. Many of us will when approaching 90. He used and still uses Casgara Sagrada (which never loses its potency. You don't have to take more and more.) This lactulose seems to work for him when he takes it regularly. He is also now taking two tablespoons of ground flaxseed stirred in 8 oz. of liquid daily. I do not have constipation now although I did as a child mainly from poor diet and not drinking very much water. A former mother-in-law religiously chewed a few slices of apple with some stewed prunes every night before bed. I understand that now she is 102. What a surprise!."


"Took tramadol for 15 years for a ruptured disk ,I had sooo much pain the last three weeks I was considering suicide !!!! These were all of my symptoms
Face swollen some mornings
Hands swollen.  Feet itch, bruise easily, lack of concentration, memory problems, hair loss
Neck aches at base of skull
Bad headaches And head itches
Weight gain,  Dry skin dry hair
Cold intolerance,Lack of energy
Muscle cramps / burning
Loud Ringing in both ears
Neck feels like I am choking
Running into things a lot
Dizzy almost pass out do black out about once a year or so
Blurry vision ,Can't take deep breath in ,Hurts my insides to process food
! Had blood test said thyroid was not working. STOPPED taking tramadol and 24 hrs later ALL symptoms are GONE!!!!"


"My husband has COPD and our doctor recently changed his albuterol inhaler to Ventolin. His other one was not working like it should. He has been on the Ventolin for about 2 weeks and it works great. He does not have to use it as much and it lasts much longer than his previous one. He loves this inhaler."


"I was switched to this after about 9 months of Mononessa. I didn't ask to switch it just happened. Anyways, I did not experience any side effects at all. My only small complaint is that my period doesn't start until mid-late Wednesday and it's just inconvenient because on Mononessa it start Monday night or Tuesday morning so I freak out a little bit over that. I do think it made my cramps less intense and my period lighter. It still lasts about 6 days although the last two days are almost nothing. I was afraid to switch but it wasn't bad so if you're in my shoes, think positively!"


"My 4 year old had major diarrhea after taking this medication."


"My husband takes this Fycompa along with Zonegran and Lamictal.  He is slowly coming off the Zonegran since starting.  Hasn't had a seizure since he started 2 months ago but he has turned into the biggest Ass you have ever met.   Told him the other night I think I might prefer the seizures over his personality change.  I hope this levels out soon.
I told him we should call it Fightcompa!"


"I suffer from chronic migraines and a lot of the time need an abort medicine. This medicine did get rid of my headache. BUT it will make you feel like you got hit by a bus. You will be incredibly achy and will wish you still had a headache/migraine. My whole body would hurt for hours after taking this. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I take naratriptan (amerge) and I don't get achy at all and it knocks out my migraine just the same."


"I started using Zoloft for anxiety and minor depression. It has been a God send. I was overwhelmed and lethargic- now I am back to myself- I have energy again. I had the typical side effects for the first few weeks, but they have subsided. No weight gain or sexual side effects for me. I am very happy with the results. Everyone is different, and the medications are all different so remember to talk to your doctor if after 6 weeks you don't feel different or worse."


"I have been on Victoza for 1 week now.  I have lost several pounds thus far! My blood sugars numbers have been fantastic....between 85-100.  I have had some stomach discomfort (i.e. loose and frequent bowel motions and queasiness).  It's like my brain is finally telling me when to stop eating!  It's amazing...I've never known this!"


"I have thyroid problems so the hormones I was getting from the pill weren't working with everything else. Ive had the IUD (copper) for about 5 months now and its not my favorite but not horrible. I never got cramps on the pill and my periods lasted roughly 3 days. With the IUD Ive had only two periods lasting 7-12 days which have been super heavy with horrible cramps and nausea. The insertion was horrific. I took ibuprofen before and it did me no good. Couldn't sleep the first two nights from having horrible cramps. I get cramps randomly through out the day. I've gotten headaches everyday for the past year or so so having to take pills anyways doesn't bother me. I don't plan on getting rid of it but I wouldn't recommend it."


"I've had migraines since I was 12, they went away from the time I was 16 until recently at the age of 20. I've been hospitalized because they have been so severe this time around. Fioricet is the only thing that has any effect on my migraines, but it takes about two hours to even start to help. Even then, it'll only knock it from a ten down to a nine, or an eight if I'm really lucky. I have linked my headaches back to food allergies, which I'm discovering more and more of every week. I have to read every ingredient and prepare all meals myself, which is extremely difficult as a college student commuting. If you cannot find the source of your migraines, try eliminating malted wheat barely, MSG, sodium nitrate and chocolate."


"This was my third kidney stone. The first two (3mm) were very painful and I used pain killers, no flomax. The ER did a CAT scan and said this stone was 5 mm and located at the junction between the ureter and kidney, and was causing mild hydronephrosis. They gave me flomax and pain meds. I do not like to take medicine and since pain was bearable at that point, I just took the flomax not the pain meds. I was skeptical since the FDA has only approved Flomax in men with prostate issues but doctor explained it helps the ureter stretch. I took it in the evenings after dinner and had no noticeable side effects. Took about two weeks, but stone passed and I never took a singe pain pill - did drink tons of water, had a bit of cramping, that's all!"


"Worst Birth control ever! My first month 2 months were great no period mild bloating a little weight gain and my boobs went up an entire cup size(No issues with this)...
Although I did start my period halfway through the second pack and it lasted for 28 days! And my symptoms were terrible I was so depressed and bloated the first 3 weeks of bleeding and then the last week I became extremely light headed and vomited at the smell of anything. I went in to see my Dr wanting to get answered and he had me stop taking it right away explaining due to the bleeding my iron had dropped dangerously low! And it was all thanks to this birth control. I have tried plenty of birth controls in the past and never had anything like this happen!"


"I had rosacea for few years, was using Metrogel - didn't see any results. Recently me dermatologist prescribed me Oracea and Finacea - I loved this combination. Now I am getting compliments, how great my skin looks. This is funny - I am not getting used to that. Having finally great skin at 53 years old.
Finacea renews your skin, it does not dry you. Love it !"


"This medicine helps me a lot. I have also found a good side effect from the drug. I feel much better and more active and motivated."


"I have only taken the 14 day supply, two pills left and I have lost a total of 12lbs so far. This is without exercise but I do plan on incorporating this now that the lightheadness is gone. I drink plenty of water with this pill I started this on Aug the 25th so I say they work for me. So imagine when I work out wow."


"I decided to give this drug a shot, but it just doesn't work and gave me very bad diarrhea. I am very disappointed."


"Loving it so far. Im currently on my 17th day and I'm so happy! After the first 3 days, my mom was able to notice results. I didn't trust her though because I thought she was just pumping my head up so I didn't get discouraged about non instant results. A few days later, I was asked by multiple of my coworkers if I have make up on and I proudly say NO with a huge smile. I can't believe it's working so well, I've had acne since 7th grade, I'm now 24 and this has been the only thing to work. My confidence has skyrocketed.

Only side effects I'm experiencing are extremely dry lips, neck pain, and a little restlessness. Its well worth it for the results so far!"


"I'm 25. No children. I'm commenting half an hour after having my first form of BC inserted. I have very high pain tolerance and experience the typical first two days of horror on my cycle, so these cramps aren't foreign to me. Neither is the nausea.

I'm cuddling up to heating right this moment and choosing to live in my bathroom until I am ready to migrate to my bed.

As for my high pain tolerance and the procedure? Umm, to be honest, it was incredibly painful. However, I knew it would be from reading reviews online about the insertion, if you've never had children. Everything was done relatively quickly but 30 seconds or less felt like the longest of my life. Nonetheless, I believe it will be worth it."


"Ambien or 'Zolped...' was terrible. I started hallucinating. Now, I do drink caffeine in the morning but it should not have this koo koo effect. My ceiling turned into peaceful, lit-up jellyfish tentacles and my pillow turned into a moving/billowing cloud of a worm. Pretty crazy but that is what I saw when I took this crap. I was dazed... it didn't initially help me fall asleep. Perhaps I'm allergic to Ambien, I have no idea. I believe I took it with 5 or 10mg of melatonin. Whew... that was a cocktail to go nuts. Stick with Tamazepam (Restoril)... way better"


"Am currently taking Cipro to deal with a UTI.  Had one about a month ago, took Cipro, it seemed to go away, but now it's back with a vengeance.  But I'm taking it with great reluctance. It use to be my ENT's go-to drug for sinus infections, which I would typically get twice a year (allergy induced).  Then, about 4 years after first taking the drug, I woke up one morning and my right foot totally collapsed due to tendon rupture.  Zero arch.  At the time (1990) there weren't any tendon warnings with the drug and no one  could explain how tendons could rupture overnight.  Now my podiatrist attributes the event to the Cipro.  I have to wear a Richie brace on that foot/ankle."


"So I've been on nexplanon for about three weeks and have been bleeding for over two.  That was explained to me but I thought it would just be irregular bleeding rather than super long. I was hospitalized because I thought I was having a stroke turns out it was a severe complex migraine caused by the hormones. It mimicked a stroke and I get throbbing in the arm that has the implant. Doctors have done texts and say everything is fine but I know my body. Also my mood swings are almost worse than when I was pregnant with my son. I am super tired most of the time and my sex life has suffered most because of the prolonged bleeding.  I'm dizzy when I stand up and become short of breath easily. I work out alot but have no motivation anymore. Getting off it"


"I always talk to the pharmacist and educate myself take the time to do that ask your dr before taking the prescription why waste your money this medicine did not give me any side effects."


"I usually get 2-3 urinary tract infections per year.  This is my first time using Cipro. I started on it 3 days ago and have had no side effects.  The UTI is about 99% gone and I had major relief in the first 24 hours.  No problems with discomfort when urinating, just a slight tinge after I go but barely noticeable and my urine is clear without any odor.  I was hesitant to use it due to the side effects but am pleased that I have not experienced them."


"This is my second round of three years each I am on about year four. I feel like I've never been without my period, I have my period for 2 to 3 weeks at a time it goes away  or maybe a week or two if I'm lucky and then I go again for 2 to 3 weeks it's not even a monthly thing anymore. When I do have my period  it is dark and very chunky. Sex life is stinks I only have a week a month if I'm lucky. I'm 34 and I already have kids I don't want to switch birth control because I was on the Depo shot  was when I got pregnant with my first child. None work but this and it's probably because you can't have sex when your always bleeding"


"I started a new medication that made me extremely constipated, I could only go to the bathroom if I drank coffee. I decided to try this after not having a BM for 2 days and it did nothing. I tried it again the next morning and still nothing. On the 3rd day I bought the Dulcolax pink pills and took 2 (supposed to work in 6-12 hours)... 12 hours later and still nothing. At this point my stomach is so bloated and hurts pretty bad. I go by the store and get a glycerin suppository and that did the trick after about 30 seconds. I think I was just so backed up that nothing was working. After the first BM (it wasn't much) all of those laxatives started kicking in and giving me horrible cramps for 30 or so minutes. Finally emptied everything out."


"I was given suboxone to help me with an addiction to hydracodone. Talk about jumping from the frying pan into the fire, is an understatement. I believe that prescribing a dangerous drug to get off another is irresponsible in my case. I went through 18 months of unnecessary addiction and withdrawal that simply could have been accomplished cold turkey for much less pain and heartache. It's my opinion that if you need to get off hydracodone, suck it up and go cold turkey or simply taper off your addiction slowly. DO NOT ever use this wicked drug!!  I can not stress enough the dangers this drug causes."


"I started taking antidepressants in January. I started with lexapro and was on it for 5 months. It worked for a while then it just stopped. My doctor raised the mg for it and it still didn't work. Then I switched to Effexor. Had terrible side effects. I have been on brintellix for a little over a month. Due to issues at my doctors office, I had no medication to take for several days. I didn't notice much of a difference while taking the medication. But once I stopped, I noticed that I was more depressed than before. I was irritated easily and upset. I have noticed I've been eating a lot more while on the medication. Not okay. And I take it at night because it makes me tired. It has helped my depression some. I've felt more like myself"


"My experience was absolutely horrible. Birth control works different for everyone but this was by far the worst pain I've ever been in. Immediately after inserted I was in excruciating pain. I started having heat waves and extreme cramping. This lasted for weeks. I had an ultrasound done to see if it was causing any ovarian cysts, or if the iud wasn't inserted correctly and my ultrasounds came back normal. A week later I had to have it removed (after a month) because of how much pain I was in. I would highly recommend not having this at all, because of how severe my pain was. I had to take pain killers every 2 to 3 hours, and I would wake up in the middle of the night because of how much pain I was in. Absolutely terrible!"


"Doctor put me on azathioprine because I got sick from taking methotrexate for my rheumatoid arthritis.  Good news is it didn't make me sick and I had no noticeable side effects / Bad news is it didn't make pain/stiffness any better than taking nothing at all.  Now going to try injectable methotrexate to see if that will work without the nausea/stomach side effects?"


"This medicine is a God send! I've SUFFERED from Restless legs syndrome for the past 15 years. On the worst nights I found myself laying on my stomach, beating my legs against the mattress, literally! My ankles just wouldn't stop twirling! I would cry & pray all night long for just a tiny moments peace, just long enough to fall asleep! Well, until this medication it never happened! I take 4MG a few hours before bedtime and my legs (and most of rest of my body) are so calm, I am asleep within 10 mins! I have also tried Mirapex, but did not get such results as with Requip.

Good luck!"


"I have hemicrania continua since 1999. First attempt of indo made me ten foot tall.  Second attempt when I had stopped working worked fine.  Indo completely got rid of the pain after a few days of taking it.  Trouble is two years later I forgot to take it one day and the pain is back with a vengeance. Neurologist reckoned it should start working again after 6 weeks but it hasn't.  Now taking carbamazepine for trigemenial neuralgia."


"I started this medicine right after having a hysterectomy, I have been on it for about a 15 months now and I have gained a tremendous amount of weight. I still have real bad hot flashes and mood swing galore."


"I had it fitted after a polyp was removed even though I was sterilised - to stop my irregular bleeding. It's been 4 weeks now and I've felt like its a constant period - cramping, bleeding and I am a total psycho too - I've asked to have it removed. As everything some it suits - some it Doesn't"


"I at 53 I took Heather for birth control for the last 3 1/2 yrs. My doctor decided that I should not be on the pill anymore and I needed to stop taking them. During the time I was on the pill I never had a period. I loved it, no weight gain, no side effects. Since I have been off of them I still have no period. My doctor said I probably will have gone through menopause and never had the symptoms."


"I started taking Apri, because my periods became irregular.  I took it for 10 days. I felt horrible my mind felt cloudy. I couldn't remember where I was 15 minutes later. It was the 2nd time in my life that I took birth control. I am 37 and I break out like I was 17. I would have liked to stay on it, but I could not deal with my symptoms."


"Before switching to Sprintec, I never had an ovarian cyst before. After starting Sprintec about 4 months ago, I wound up in the hospital 3 times for severe abdominal pain which turned out to be ovarian cysts.
For everything else, this birth control is great and I have no complaints. But the cysts gotta go, so do these pills."


"I've been taking Lo LoEstrin for 2 years now. This contraceptive is expensive if you're paying out of pocket but really amazing, definitely the best I've tried thus far. I highly recommend it, especially if you're petite or susceptible to nausea, acne, and other side effects associated with higher dose pills. The last time I checked, it was the lowest dose BC on the market so if you've suffered from side effects on higher dose pills you should consider switching over. I've had zero side effects other than a slight increase in breast size, which is a HUGE change considering how bad I felt during my years on LoEstrin, Ortho Tri Cyclen, and Yasmin. Glad to have found this one!"


"Zoloft/Sertaline has allowed me to continue doing the job and living the lifestyle I love. Not only did it lift me out of the dark pit of depression, it has helped me cope with high-anxiety periods of intense stress - on a minimal dosage and without any side effects."


"Got off of benzos using a Librium detox and after about a week, was having such bad withdrawal I couldn't take it anymore.  On top of all the physical stuff, I felt like I was in a constant state of full blown panic.  My doctor suggested I try this and it's been a life saver.  Does it stop anxiety like a benzo?  No.  Does it take the edge off, most definitely.  I take 50 mg 2- to 4xDay.  It doesn't make me sleepy but it does make me a little dizzy.  I have to wait about an hour after I take it to see if it's going to make me dizzy or not.  When you first start taking it, give yourself some time to see how you will react.  The impact lessens the longer you take it."


"I was on Nuvaring for just over a year. On September 15, 2016 I was admitted to the hospital for a blood clot in my leg. I do not smoke nor did I do anything to injure myself for this clot to appear. It went to my lung as well. My doctor immediately told me to discontinue the Nuvaring. And I can no longer take anything with hormones in it. Fast forward to the beginning of November, I discovered a lump in my breast. After ultrasounds and mammograms and surgical biopsy, On December 8, 2016, at 34 years old,  I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, a type of breast cancer. Just saw my primary doctor today (01/18/2017). She believes the blood clots and the cancer are all related to the Nuvaring. Breast cancer does not run in my family."


"I finished my period on December 24 then I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on December 25 around 5am. He swore he didn't ejaculate inside, but I being worried about pre cum, took plan b around 1pm, 7-8 hours later. On December 30, I was bleeding heavily, as if on my period for about 5 days, but the blood was a brownish type of color. I was really paranoid, checking and reading every review there was on this pill. I did have nausea & dizziness symptoms. I got really afraid because my period was due on December 19, but it never arrived. It is now February 4, & I've never been happier in seeing blood! I was 19 days late! Relax, let the pill do its job"


"I have suffered severe depression for years and was finally coming out of it with a cocktail of Lithium, Luvox and Epilim. When the anxiety kicked in my doctor prescribed Xanax which worked but the come down was the worst I have ever had. Just a personal experience on mixing drugs I guess."


"I wanted to update about my medication.  I am now 20 mg.  of Ritalin twice daily and 50 mg.  of Zoloft generic once daily.  Having suffered bipolar depression, PTSD, ADD/ADHD throughout different periods throughout my life.  I also Borderline/Mild General Learning Disability a labeling in terms that is least offensive to Mild Mental Retardation or Borderline/Mild Intellectual Disability.  In my case the GLD is extremely least severe in slightest degree.  Ritalin actually works very well for me while Zoloft treats the anxiety, depression, and some mild obsessive compulsive behavioral thoughts but nothing extreme severe or seriousness.  In some people depending DNA, generics how medication effects the individual might be very different, etc."


"I had a very itchy rash on the outside of both lower legs, also what at first was an itchy red spot became quite large on the back of my calf.  My doctor prescribed a cortisone cream that didn't help. Tried some other creams but no improvement. My legs were a mess for 12 months.
Then I saw another doctor who prescribed Elocon which I used for 3 weeks and the rash cleared up. That was 3 months ago. I am 75 years old. I will use it again if I need too."


"The worst of 32 tried over the past 41 years."


"I started out doing very well with Tyvaso. When they increased the puffs to 9, my condition went back to being fatigued and short of breath.  I take Tyvaso for pulmonary arterial hypertension."


"It works excellent have been clean 6 months. I love it."


"Relieves symptoms and nose not as dry.  But can only be used for short periods due to label warnings. After that it may worsen symptoms."


"I can't say enough about how glad I am that I was given Lupron injections! I was being treated for heavy non-stop bleeding caused by the several large fibroids I had. I was told by 3 different Doctor's that I would definitely need to have a hysterectomy. I really had no other option. My OBGYN and the surgeon, started me on the Lupron injections 4 months ago to stop the bleeding (I had become extremely anemic and couldn't have the surgery until my blood counts came back up which would take 3 months) and to try and shrink the fibroids. After my 4th and final shot 2 weeks ago, my MRI showed that the fibroids had shrunk 75% and my surgeon discharged me today saying that I will NOT be having a hysterectomy, nor any surgery! Thank you Lupron."


"I'm 14 years old, and I've been on Adderall for 4 weeks now and I've experienced some side effects.  one of them would be loss of appetite especially in the morning and around lunch.  I've already gone from being 117 to 111.  That's not natural, my friend has the same problem too. I prefer Adderall though because my doctor told me that Vyvanse lasts for 12 hours and if you take it at 12 or 1 on the weekends, then you can't sleep till 12 or 1 in the morning. Adderall doesn't cause insomnia if you take it at 12 because it only lasts for 4-8 hours. Adderall really helps me pay attention in school, which is why I'm not failing out of my "College prep school". Totally recommend Adderall 100%."


"I have been on Flonase off and on, but mostly on, for almost 20 years. It works wonders for my allergies, no side effects, and best of all no pills."


"First off, this stuff smells horibble. I nearly gag at just the smell of it. The last is just as bad. I find if I take a sip of something else first (I use iced tea) then just chug the glass full, then take another couple Swallows of my iced tea, it's tolerable. It starts working in about 2 hours and honestly, I only drink half of the whole 4L jug. No need to continue drinking in when you're already shitting clear fluid.

You'd think they would have something more of a one glass full type of medication or even a pill for a laxative instead of 4L of water."


"I've taken this pill for five years and I've never had any problems with it. My periods are super light and predictable. I was always skinny so if this pill helped me gain weight, it was a good thing. Now that I'm older (26), I've got some stubborn belly fat but I think that's just due to my metabolism slowing down and that I haven't always eaten the healthiest, especially not while in college. This pill did increased my bust size. I know so because when I was off this pill, they were less full. My emotional state never changed. I really never think about the fact that I'm on this pill except when it's time to take it. Symptoms happen differently for everyone. Just gotta see what works!"


"I have been taking Levora for about a year and a half now. It was definitely a rough start. I felt moody, like crazy moody, every single day for about a month when I started it. After that first month, it was smooth sailing. I love that it regulates my period. It comes on the same day, at the same time, every month (not to mention it only lasts 2-3 days and is super light!). I have experienced no weight gain and the only cramps I get are the day before my period, and the pain there is mild. Its a great option if you don't mind taking it every day. Oh, and did I mention it has done its job in preventing pregnancy."


"I was sweating constantly due to side effects of my medications. I was always hot and sweating. I had to keep my air conditioning on at home 24/7 at 68 degrees just so I wouldn't sweat.
My doctor gave me the chlondine 0.1 patch and almost Immediately I noticed a difference. I've been on it for about 9 weeks now and my sweating is completely stopped and under control.  I can actually wear jeans and sweaters again  and be comfortable!!! It's been years of wearing shorts and flip flops in the winter because I was always warm. But thanks to chlondine the sweating has stopped and I can wear sweaters and jeans and shoes in winter now like a normal person without being completely drenched in sweat!! Even people around me have noticed a difference"


"I got these as samples from my doctor for constipation, these pills worsened my anxiety. I started feeling very nervous and shaking, after two days of taking these I realized it was these pills that triggered my anxiety. Plus I didn't noticed them help with my constipation. Maybe if I would have taken them longer they would have helped."


"I just dropped in on the internet to see if their was something "better" or maybe "newer" than my Effexor, but after several sites I know I'm still in good hands. I've been on 150mg Effexor, or venlafaxine, for more than ten years and I've lived a normal life since the right-medication-finding game. Yes, the withdrawals within 24 hours are dizziness so bad you shouldn't drive, but I've asked my doctor to write a second prescription for the non-xr version in half strength and I keep that filled for emergencies, or it's open to fill in another city if I have to fill it unexpectedly. Or if I miss my dose and need it to kick in immediately"


"This drug does take away pain, but needs to be used ONLY AS DIRECTED. "


"I just started Saxenda and have only taken 4 of the .06 doses. I have already lost 5 pounds. I am about 5'3" and started right at 200lbs. Now 195lbs. Seems promising, so far. Not really any side effects. I've had a little bit of stomach pain, but it was brief. No nausea or vomiting. My doc did say that the weight usually melts off of people, so we will see!
I took phentermine a few times. The first time I lost 15 lbs in a month, but it made my heart rate faster and it gave me very bad anxiety. I'm glad there's another option that doesn't have the bad side effects.

I do know that the cost is astronomical for Saxenda, so my doc is giving me samples for now. My private insurance doesn't cover it at all."


"This Brand takes longer to work, and way longer to wear off. I have used this brand for 4 months with no choice really... This brand made me feel like I was coming off of anesthesia the next day. I felt foggy & depressed. Never feeling refreshed. I think the brand is dangerous and should be investigated. Currently I'm back on Northstar, with my initial preference being (for generic) TEVA. Otherwise the brand itself, "Ambien" is a much more gentle medication, being my #1 preference.

You should know the quality standards of a generic medication, the FDA requires the bioequivalence of a generic drug to be between 80% and 125% of the innovator product. That as well as the encapsulation of med can make all the difference! Per FDA"


"I've struggled with depression and social anxiety all my life and have recently been treated with a variety of different antidepressants. I think I am depressed because of a narsisstic mother who seemed to be unable to love unconditionally. While Nardil might well help others, I don't feel it has helped me and the effect on sexual activity it depressing in itself. I am currently seeing a psychotherapist and while it is very hard to deal with the issues that come up, I think it might be my salvation. I do hope so."


"Using the product has really improved my quality of life.  I can once again be the active person I meant to be without the constant worry and inconvenience."


"I love this birth control. It's more effective than female sterilization. I never have to worry about pregnancy and it is absolutely no maintenance. I know some girls are hesitant because it's weird having something under your skin but you CANNOT feel it there. The insertion procedure is quick and painless except for the pinch of the shot from the local anesthetic.  Since insertion 6 months ago, I've gotten my period 3 times - but just very light spotting. The first two times the spotting lasted 10 days, this last time it lasted for only 2 or 3. I did gain 10 lbs since insertion but it's hard to know if this was caused by the implant or by going out to eat/drink more often with my boyfriend or both. I have had no problems losing the weight."


"I have been on mirtazapine for almost 2 months now at 15mg for anxiety and PSTD. I take it before I go to bed because it does make me very drowsy. I get a good nights sleep with some crazy dreams but not anything bad. It has helped my depression well and I don't get as anxious when going certain places. Although, I do take half a pill for certain situations if I have to during the day. My appetite did increase greatly which was a benefit for me. Especially before bed, I can kill some donuts but I have been able to control it better now over some time. All in all it has worked well for me and I recommend it for others with the hope they experience the benefits I have. "


"After visiting my consultant for nearly 18 months, I'd had a cyscopy, dilation of the bladder, instillations of a drug to replenish the gag layer of my bladder (which didn't work I just got more infections from this), horrendous flare ups daily caused by sex, certain foods and drinks. They put me on nitrofurantoin, one 50mg tablet each night, I've been taking it for the last month and I've not had any side effects or any flare ups, until yesterday when I ran out and I've been in pain since. I cannot wait to pick up my new prescription, this tablet has truly been a god send and I feel like it's given me my life back."


"Xanax does feel like a miracle drug, but then addictive drugs always do at 1st. All is fine, for someone with anxiety there definitely does seem to be some kind of euphoria, because you feel like you can properly have jokes, interact socially, be yourself again e.t.c. It's only a band-aid, I know it's not an ideal world where everyone can get the best therapies e.t.c. but in truth it doesn't work forever and many people (such as myself) end up with inter-dose withdrawals and 'psychological dependence', ("OMG I FORGOT TO PACK MY XANAX HOW WILL I COPE?"). Compared to the withdrawals I experienced (no seizures thank god), the anxiety that made me go to the doc in the 1st place was very minor. I would advise use for no more than a month."


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"Before I started taking Tekturna HCT, my blood pressure was in the 175/100 range.  I have been on Tekturna HCT for 6 months now and my blood pressure has dropped to the 140/70 range.  I have had absolutely zero side effects."