Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I am 19 years old and have been taking Beyaz for 3 months. This is my first time being on birth control. However, I am switching because of the mood swings. I feel like I have crippling depression. I am NOT like this at all - this isn't me. It has gotten worse each month. I cry at every little thing and have had increasing suicidal thoughts. It is absolutely miserable. Other than depression, other negative effects have been weight gain (nearly 10lbs), low sex drive, and my acne has stayed prominent. The only positive aspects are I didn't get pregnant (a few times I missed my time to take the pill up to 7 hours) and my breasts are definitely bigger than normal."


"I read all the information on the previous pages. The box of Mucinex D that I just purchased has a much higher mg of active ingredients than what was reviewed. Mine has 1200 mg guaifenesin and 120 mg pseudoephedrine HCI per pill. The information on the other page was regarding HALF those amounts. So be sure to take the correct dosages into account."


"I had hot flashes every 2 hours. My face would turn beet red my glasses would fog up and always at an inappropriate time. Took my first dose of Effexor 37.5mg, my hot flashes are basically non- existent. Mood is also awesome now."


"Hello! I just started back on 40mg Prozac for the second time. I originally started taking it last summer for anxiety. I more so like to call it situational anxiety (single mom working my butt off trying to raise my daughter). I think anyone would have stress in my shoes. I've pushed past that all now. It helped with the anxiety, but it really helps with weight loss. I lost about 20 lbs. Went off  the meds (no withdrawals) and weight slowly crept back on. My brother is getting married in a couple months and I want to look my best and shed a few pounds. Honestly, Prozac doesn't effect my brain much. Food taste different tho. I have a hard time having an orgasm. Worth the sacrifice for now. Other than that perfect pill for me for weight loss."


"My toddler son uses this to help with his asthama symptoms. This helps, but is not a right away medicine to use. If it a emergency he has to use a inhaler for the quick fix. This medicine takes about 20-min to hour to work."


"I've been on the medicine for 3 weeks and lost 8 pounds.  I would love to continue.  However, possible side effects of this medication are depression, mental confusion, suicidal thoughts, etc.  I have struggled in the past with depression.  This medicine has has ignited a fire in my brain.  I am at the point where I seriously think I'm going crazy.  I urge you to disclose fully to your doctor if you suffer from chronic depression and urge you to reconsider taking this medicine.  I begged my husband to commit me yesterday, that was my mental state.  I'm seeing my doctor Monday to figure out a different course of action now."


"I have been on the Savella now for about 2 weeks and minus the chills some and hot flashes I think its actually working for the fatigue and fogginess. After recently going through radiation treatments for breast cancer, between the radiation and fibromyalgia my energy was so low I didn't think I would ever get out of bed again. But, like I said right now I'm thinking it's working miracles because I have more energy than I've had in years and pray it keeps working."


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


"This is the only medication that I can take it helps my pain. I have to be very careful with it because it makes me quite nauseous so I only take half pills and not very much at all. The biggest problem is is that nobody will prescribe it. It really sucks that a few bad people out there who abuse drugs have made it so you can't get the pain medication that you need. I can't take Advil I can't take steroids I can't take any of the others Tramadol or Tylenol 3 it's ridiculous"


"I wish I never got this. 3 months after insertion I began to get extreme abdominal pain once a month due to new ovarian cysts. Now, 8 months after starting and 1 month after removal, I might need surgery due to an 8cm cyst on my ovaries. Doesn't mean that it'll happen to you but be aware that the risk is there! I thought it would never happen and that it was unlikely but here I am today."


"I used this medication and had none of the insomnia or restlessness. I had the exact opposite reaction. I had been dealing with a sinus cold and was getting headaches from them. After using over the counter medication to combat the headaches I went to the doctor who prescribed Mucinex D because he said it was much more powerful. Long story short I couldn't make it through a day of work without sleeping. I at first related it to the cold, but when I halved my dosage I was still tired but not to the point of exhaustion when I took two pills. As of now my pills are gone and I don't feel tired in the least. Insomnia I can handle, falling asleep on the job I can't."


"I have been taking Pristiq for about 8 months. No problems, no side effects, my anxiety was magically gone. I have tried several medications and had side effects to all of them so I was amazed when I had 0 side effects to pristiq. This month my formulary changed and my insurance forced me to change to desvenlafaxine succinate ER instead of name brand. A week later I feel like I'm detoxing. Dizziness, light headedness, achy muscles and my anxiety keeps creeping up on me. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem?"


"I began taking Zoloft four months ago after being diagnosed with OCD, which I have suffered with for probably 15 years. I started with a dosage of 25 mg and experienced quite a bit of nausea for the first few weeks. I also dealt with a spike in anxiety, which I combatted with Clonopin and relaxation techniques. My psychiatrist slowly increased the dosage to 150 mg over the past few months. During that time, with the addition of psychotherapy, I began to slowly recognize that my symptoms were decreasing. It has become much easier to recognize my intrusive thoughts as OCD, and to say "no" to the multitude of rituals that I engaged in on a daily basis. In fact, since I have reached 150 mg, my anxiety and other symptoms have almost disappeared."


"I have been on this pill for a little under a year for the main reason to prevent pregnancy, but to also help regulate my period. Before I started the pills, I would have horrible cramps and long, heavy periods and now other than heavy nausea in the first week and some diarrhea, my periods are short and rather light. This is the only pill I have ever been on and I can say that it does make me more emotional and sick at times, but no pregnancy! It does the job with little side effects: nausea and diarrhea."


"Very good product. Nice to see something work the way a doctor says it will."


"Didn't do anything just like taking 800 mg ibuprofen. I don't recommend anyone to ever get this if you are in severe pain."


"I have been using the Trulicity pen for 5 weeks now and can honestly say it is amazing. It is not a magic bullet or anything like that, but with my determination to eat properly, drink plenty of water, exercise and just simply "do it!"... things are steadily improving. Starting with an 8+ a1c, I am now in the 6 range! And I have lost about 8 pounds in the last 5 weeks. At the age of 67 I have made this the top priority.... time's awasting.... got grandchildren to see grow and develop!"


"I have been taking Adderal  for 2 years now (3 of the 30mg tablets a day). It's a great way to get your work done in school and anything else you may need motivation to do. It also makes me more social and interesed in things I wouldn't normally be interested in.

The bad thing about it is that if you go even one day without it you eat 3 times more than you usually would and you feel irritable and agitated.

overall- coudlnt live without it"


"Has anyone noticed that the ad blitz on this farce has ended. This has been an elaborate scam for something that was grossly overhyped, is very expensive, and does not perform."


"The only side effects I had from this was sore breasts and constipation. Other than that, it worked well. Better than expected."


"I've tried Tenuate 2 years ago to lose weight. It WORKED then and now I'm older and have high blood pressure and a bad back so I needed a boost again! Still works the same in lowering my hunger, lost 5 lbs in 2 days! 35lbs more to go and I'm VERY confident I'm going to succeed. Mine are 75 mg. No side effects with the exception of dry mouth. I drink more water."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for just over one year now and can only say positive things about it and how it has helped me with anxiety and depression.  I have not experienced any negative side effects."


"I'm a 43 yr old healthy female who has had recent spinal disc degeneration so pain has been tough. Sleep was always elusive a bit except when exercise a big part of my life; now sleep has gotten more unobtainable. I used to get rx ambien but as predicted, it stopped working quickly with tolerance (non-addictive like unisom, but habit-forming and awful on memory - be wary of zolpidem/ambien.) Unisom and its generic have contributed to depression and ill feelings. I think this is quite literally as the bottle reads, for OCCASIONAL sleeplessness. Wishing it worked more regularly."


"Better option for my patients that cannot take STRs or for those patients that  I would not start on STRs due to potential issues with compliance, easy to add to either NRTIS regimen, once daily is better for compliance"


"I used paxil many, many years ago when going thru a bad divorce and it worked very well.
Then after a few years on this stuff it stopped working.
Well here I am over 15 years away from these types of meds, I lost my son and went into a deep depression.
Not really wanting to go back on SSRI's (paxil) I was convinced by my doc to try paxil again. BAD mistake, after using 20 mg for 5 weeks ...nothing!
I went bac even worse!
This stuff (paxil) is really BAD. I went cold turkey and went thru 7 days of HELL!
But now I can finally say I am off of this type of stuff FOREVER ! and I'm feeling great. I started to look at the good things in my life day by day. This really works."


"About a 2 months ago I started having severe abdominal pain, my doctor started me on Norcos and now for the first time in two months I feel normal again. I am able to control my pain and now I can live my life relatively pain free."


"Hello. My boyfriend and I had sex with a condom and it broke... and we were really scared and I actually started crying. We rushed to the local drug store within 45 minutes and I took the pill. I was supposed to get my period the week after that. Waiting and waiting is so painful and trust me and believe what people said about worrying making it worse.. IT DOES! So you can worry too much. My period came 2 days late and I'm so glad that I took the pill. I did not experience any side effects. 10/10 and it works!"


"I only found myself on this website after not having a period for 4 months to see if anyone else had anything to say about that. I do have to take pregnancy tests to be safe but this stuff is really good. The only side effects of taking it for me are sore breasts and occasional nausea, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I don't intentionally skip a period so if this worries you I would stay away from this birth control."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"First off thank you to everyone that replied and posted there results. It was very helpful to me when I had concerns in the middle of the night last night.

My experience wasn't so bad. I previously had to do the jug prep. That was so horrible. Suprep was a lot easier on me and the taste wasn't as bad as others have said it to be. Just drink fast. I took at 6pm and was fearful wasn't working as no BM until 1230am. I did have a lot of stomach pains though.Once started was easy and over within few hours. Took second dose at 6am and before could finish solution was running for bathroom. By 830am was clear and ready for procedure."


"So, I am not one to take medications much and I don't take any medicine on a regular basis, but Mucinex D is definitely a must in my medicine cabinet for that severe once a year bug. It CAN cause sleeplessness in the night but with that in mind I usually take it at 7 am and 7 pm if I even take a second dose at all during a 24 hour period. I cannot sleep when I get a cold and though this medication can keep me awake, it is still a better alternative to suffering through a night of clearing my throat and getting up to blow my nose multiple times. For the record I only take 1 at a time and have quick results with no other side effects besides the sleeplessness. Choose wisely y'all, this stuff can be a miracle if you need one."


"The first week is hard. I took it with Xanax to make sure I could sleep through the night. Get through the side effects, and it will change your life. I'm so happy. Night and day difference."


"I just started this medication on April 1st and after 3 days I started seeing the effects and I can see it's taking it's course and working so far. The doctor started me on 40mg two times a day for 4 months. So far only side effect is dryness which was to be expected. "


"Been on it for 3 days and so far no improvement"


"I just had this inserted recently, so I can't speak to the long term effects of it, but after reading a review on here from someone who claims the pain "isn't excruciating"... I beg to differ. I took 400mg of ibuprofen two hours before I was on the procedure table (in hindsight I should have taken 800mg). I am a 21yr old female who has never had children, with extremely light periods that last about 3 days (prior to having this inserted). I nearly passed out from insertion, I was hyperventilating with a death grip on the assistant's hand and she had to sit with me for about 10 minutes afterwards while I ate a banana and drank water because I couldn't feel my face and was still dizzy. Have someone on-call to drive you home."


"The flavor is absolutely vile. I am still trying to drink the second dose. I broke down crying during the first dose because it was awful. HOWEVER, it actually does what it is suppose to and is cleaning my bowels."


"My doctor prescribed me this gel for my mild to many spots on my face and back. The first day I applied it the next morning my face was almost clear of blackheads and I had noticed an improvement however I decided to do what may have been a really foolish thing. I applied it on all of my cheeks and basically most of my face, the parts which rarely had spots on. I woke up the next day to a stinging bright red face. My skin was so so dry. It was patchy orange and red, it was half peeling and it looked like I was wearing patchy foundation. "


"My panic disorder started very gradually. At first it was a slight panic that lasted for a min or two when I was driving, then it slowly intruded into my life. At some worst points I was unable to sleep for a week. I might be able to doze off for an hour or two, and then I'd wake up with a racing heart. Buspar helped at first, I was only on 5mg for five months, never went up in dose. After about 5 months, stressful events like job interviews pretty much made this med ineffective for me. I really liked this med as it had no side effects for me. No dizziness or nausea or "brain zaps". My doctor put me on Paxil instead. Just started it, but it seems to be working. My pulse is still about 20 beats above my normal rate, but it doesn't bother me."


"Was prescribed following surgical tooth extraction. Worked good, let me finally get some rest, albeit after getting sick for the first dose. I get sick on the first dose of most pain meds tho, pretty sure it's common."


"Been on Trazadone for 2 months for insomnia and traumatic nightmares associated with PTSD and depression.
Helps me somewhat in falling asleep, but I still can't stay asleep. Wake up repeatedly during the night with awful nightmares. When I wake up the next morning (11 hours after taking 50mg) I am unsteady on my feet, sometimes fall. Exhausted all day. Feeling more depressed and despairing (also taking fluoxetine 40mg)."


"I suffered with vertigo migraines for two years before I was put on 10mg of endep, felt the difference within a week and went up to 20mg a couple of months after. This drug gave me back a life, I was able to go back to work, and after not being able to lie down to sleep for weeks I am now sleeping with just one pillow!  Vertigo was horrendous, no headache just vertigo and pressure in my head.  Had to up the dose after being on it for two years just recently and waiting for it to kick in, but after having another attack a week ago I realised how great this drug is & how terrible I feel with vertigo migraines.  Definitely recommend this drug, worth trying for at least two weeks because I found side effects really decreased after that time"


"It's very strange feeling getting rid of craving so easy.  For last 5 years I've  tried different techniques to stop drinking. I drank 2 to 4 strong beers a day and I couldn't stop it for longer then few days.  I'm still thinking about having a beer but ( I can't explain it ) but I just don't HAVE TO!
I'm taking minimal dose 5mg x 3 per day and it's working.  ONE IMPORTANT THING: You have to be willing to stop drinking."


"I had Nexplanon implant put in in September 2013, a week after it was put in, I started spotting and it hasn't stopped since.  I've noticed that my hair has become greasy and that I breakout more. If the spotting stops in the next month or two, I would rate this even higher. Its not impossible to live with, just annoying."


"My husband's left kidney was removed in March 2015 . No signs of cancer for one and a half years. In October  2016 he had cough and lower back pain. Did PET CT and found mets in lungs and spine . Started taking votrient since December 2016. After 3 months tumours in lungs are found shrinking.  Major side effects are vomiting ,muscle and bone pain. Nowadays he is full time on bed due to muscle pain. Acid reflux is overcomed with Pan D . We are hoping and praying for positive results."


"I started taking 50mg of Zoloft about 6 months ago.  I started taking it for depression, stress/anxiety.  It does the trick but there are two side effects I don't like.  First I have put on weight and second climaxing is near impossible.  "


"Extremely effective in the short term. Immediately extinguished suicidal thoughts and took away the heavy burdensome feeling of depression. Currently working on sustaining this response more than the 3-4 days it lasts."


"I have Insomnia due the past 10 years and have been using Zolpidem (Ambien's generic) 10 mg. I find that it take me anywhere from 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours before I am ready to lie down. When I finally go to bed I will sleep anywhere from 8-10 hours and wake up refreshed."


"I was on Sprintec for 3 years. I had no major side effects I thought until recently I stopped taking it so my husband and I can start trying for a baby. About a week and a half off the pill my sex drive sky rocketed! Now I'm realizing that the hormones were suppressing my sex drive. Anyone else had this happen to them?"


"I've only been on the pill for three weeks so far, but I've noticed some side effects.  My boobs are bigger and tender and I cannot stop eating.  My appetite is insane.  I also used to have decent skin, but now I get some breakouts.  Maybe I'm still adjusting? I didn't notice any mood changes, though."


"Saw an improvement shortly after I started taking Oracea.   Skin was smoother and nose area was not as bumpy and less skin flareups caused lots of upset stomach.  Several times tool this medicine with water and maybe 40 minutes later would throw up. Also medicine is very expensive."


"44 year old male 5mg/daily helped some in achieving and maintaining an erection ... however, the few times I doubled up and took 10mg actually did the trick for me, although it was still nothing like being 19 again.. maybe more like being 35 again.

Pleasant, few side effects."


"Extreme dry mouth.  Could not leave home without bottle of water.  Extreme dry stools to the point that I was taking a stool softener every day to avoid unnecessary straining.  "


"My pharmacist switched me to this pill. This is the second month on this brand and it's been giving me terrible moods swings, I feel like I'm PMSing everyday, and my period is irregular and barely anything comes out, thought I was pregnant. I'm switching back to Aviane."


"Suffering this "allergy season". New eye drops are FANTASTIC.  3 Cheers for Azelestine eye drops!!!"


"Have been taking ropininrole for probably 10 years and could not exist without it.  If I forget to take it, I panic because I know my legs will start their crawling dance.  As for the side affects that I read about, I have been extremely lucky to have dodged any.  I shudder to even imagine this drug being taken off the market."


"After taking medicine for a year after ablation started getting severe constipation and low thyroid. Dr. then took me off of it. No more constipation! Just feeling tired now and need to get thyroid checked again. Also heart has stayed in rhythm thus far about 4 weeks."


"I have never written a drug review before but wanted to add a positive note on top of all the scare stories as it can be very successful. I was one of the first people in the UK to be prescribed it and it has very successfully controlled my fibromyalgia for over 12 years.

Yes, I had side effects at the beginning but I realised that the dose was too strong for me so we restarted the drug on a very low dose and added to it in 25 mg doses in order to tailor it to my body. Too much makes me dizzy but little maintenance doses through a day take the edge off of pain and throbbing and supplement simpler anti inflammatories. It works best before bed and is crucial to controlling my restless legs."


"I had chronic ulcers, stomach pain, gas and one day on Florastor and all symptoms are totally gone."


"I have been dealing with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis since 2003. A rare form of the disease that only affects 10% of the MS community. Many people know someone with MS, but very few with this form. To this day I have been repeatedly reminded by the medical society there are no known medications to treat this condition. Vicodin 10/660 has helped with the variety of MS pains and has also eased the mental stress and allowed me to think clearer. I have been allowed to try everything in stock but always come back here. I have not drank alcohol this entire time frame and use Miralax daily to avoid constipation. Hope this helps and God bless."


"I'm so grateful I finally found this pill. I feel like I have my life back. It has allowed me, after 3 major surgeries & years of painful hormones, to remember what it feels like to *not* be in pain/discomfort all the time. I use Zenchent continuously in with the arm implant Nexplanon (implant alone wasn't enough). Between the 2 I do not have any bleeding, nor endo symptoms (mostly intestinal & ovarian when they're bad), nor any bad side effects - no tender breasts, decreased sex drive, acne breakouts, crazy mood swings, cramping, bloating, food cravings, weight gain, rage attacks (all of which I've experienced with other hormone regimens). I actually sleep better on this pill. Have hope that you can find the right endo management too!"


"I've been on 9 different birth control pills (includes lo loestrin). I am 35 years old, around 124 pounds and 5'3". My OBGYN prescribed this pill 6-7 months ago with the hopes of alleviating my heavy bleeding and fatigue. Now, all women's bodies react differently to these pills. This review is based on how my body reacted to lo loestrin. PROs: no periods (just light bleeding at times), energy, pregnancy prevention. CONs: anxiety, aggrevation, weight gain (I felt like I was eating for two), strange chest pain on the left, small break outs. My OBGYN accidently prescribed me back on my old BC accidently meaning to prescibe me on Lolo. I was glad she made that mistake because I did not like the way this pill made me feel."


"In the last year I've lost my husband, my job, and as a result, I relapsed. Alot of stress, anxiety, and little sleep.  I am now 6 months clean. Began taking trazadone 6 mos ago. After a few months it was not helping me long term.  It would some what relax me, I'd fall asleep, but suddenly, I was awoke after about 3 hrs .  After communicating that, I was told that because of my weight gain now weighing 198, height (5'3")  that contributed to the non effectiveness, and the fact that on the end of my treatment, I was no longer taking some of the other meds. Anyways, once my dosage was increased to 100mg, and   I've felt so at ease, and have slept through the whole night like a baby.   Thank God for Trazadone,  2 thumbs up."


"I have taken both prescription and OTC Prilosec.  After losing my prescription coverage, I changed to OTC version and have had great results.  I try to take my pill at least 2 to 3 hours before lunch. It works very well for me."


"I've been taking 20 mg once a day along with Skelaxin for my Tempromandibular Joint Disorder pain for about a year now.  What a lifesaver!  For those with TMJ problems taking only Piroxicam, talk to your talk about adding the Skelaxin.  I'm no longer crying at the end of a work day!"


"I suffered with nerve damage at back of my neck. Lyrica caused me severe memory loss, confusion and depression. It stopped my nerve problem but my good memory has not returned. I also suffer headaches, which I never had before."


"So far, so good!  I had never been on birth control before and had read some horror stories about birth control, specifically this kind.  The first few days, I had awful migraines -- after that, everything went completely back to normal.  I feel like myself; in fact, I think my moods (especially around my period) are much more level than in the past.  Some tenderness, little nausea, but nothing that I can't handle.  I highly recommend this birth control and enjoy being on it!"


"I have fought depression all my life-60  years. I have tried pretty much every medicine available. My care provider put me on 40 mg Viibryd and 100 mg Lamotrigine. After about 6 weeks I woke up and could face the day. I have the desire to live and no longer have to try to pull myself out of a deep pit every day. "


"I started taking Nucynta about 4 days ago. I took 1 x 50mg tablet that morning and I felt okay. I took another one that night and I had a terrible reaction, my face got hot and my heart started beating like crazy and the beats were very irregular. I thought I was having a heart attack. Luckily I am prescribed Klonopin, I had to take 2 of them and it took about a half an hour to stop. I almost called an ambulance."


"I've used the Zithromax Z-Pack several times over the years and have found it to be the ONLY pharmaceutical that actual works QUICKLY and the problem doesn't return upon finishing up the prescription. I'm prone to a once a year, or once every two year throat infection. Extremely sore, dry yet phlegmy throat without any other signs of a cold. No cough, runny nose, sneezing nor fever. By the second day of taking this pack, my symptoms have already begun to subside. A very effective drug, indeed."


"I am 33, smoked since age 21. All the side effects you hear about are very real and for some like me are magnified a lot. I was able to quit smoking after just a few days of taking Chantix and had no desire to smoke at all. I had quit for 3 weeks so I decided to stop taking Chantix as the side effects were really starting to affect me. The nausea, constipation, tired/groggy and disconnected at work and home, getting mad at the smallest things and yes even suicidal thoughts. I had to stop taking this medicine. I am now quitting smoking cold turkey. "


"I started talking Lolo in June after my son was born and have been on it for nearly 6 months.
I originally received a 3 month trial package from my OBGYN which from reading the reviews seems like the pharmacy company gave out a load of this Bc everywhere..
My side effects include..... my sex drive is nearly completely gone and seeing as I'm in my prime and normally have an above high sex drive,  random 1 day spotting, moodiness, cramping on stomach and back, headaches, Major bloating feels like I'm always about to get my period,  sleeplessness and I've been unable to loss baby weight since I've been taking this birth control.
I've given this an honest go but I don't feel this Bc is for me.."


"I've been on Junel for about 17 months now. As far as it working on acne, it has lessened it but it is not completely gone. My periods prior to Junel were painful, full week long n extremely heavy. Today they are light enough to use a panty liner only, shorter and cramping has been brought down to an all time low. Overall I am happy with this pill, it made some changes and left my mood, weight, and bloating/fatigue during my periods exactly the same. Hope this helps!"


"Every time I tell someone about this miracle medicine, I am hoping that they are listening to me. If you get cold sores this is ESSENTIAL. I never leave home without it. I use it in combination with L-Lysine to reduce symptoms. I am getting one right now and did not feel the tingle so I am hoping it will still work. Sometimes there is just no getting rid of a nasty tough one. I am 23 years old and when I have a cold sore I absolutely obsess over it and I try to hide my face as much as possible. I hope they someday find a CURE for this virus but in the meantime Valtrex is amazing!"


"I have been using Enbrel for almost 5 years now, but before I started on it I was almost pushed into disability because I was not able to do my job anymore, now I am about to turn 48 and I am thinking about taking up golf again, which was the first thing that I had to give up. Enbrel gave me a few more years to enjoy my life and not have to think about using a walker or worse."


"Took 2 dulcolax at 7.30 on Friday night and was fine woke up yesterday morning and had what felt like severe gas had a bm around 10.30am feeling fine continued with my day then around 4pm I was lying on my bed with severe cramps and had to run to make it to the bathroom I have the worse bout of the runs ever it was so bad it would not stop and the pain in my anus was horrendous. This is now Sunday and I'm still feeling awful will never take this medication again"


"Ended up in ER after only 5 days of taking it. Nystagmus, nausea, dizziness, light sensitivity pain low blood pressure dehydration rapid heartbeat and low sodium. Still not better 5 days after."


"I have been taking Anafranil 100mg for a year now and it has changed my life. I have battled with OCD, severe anxiety, panic disorders and intrusive thoughts since I was young. While trying different drugs finally at the age of 40 one drug works for me and this is it. I still have the "thoughts" but instead of obsessing over them they pass by like moving cars.
The side effects are bothersome dealing with constipation, bloating, sweating, insomnia, twitches. I don't believe I can ever function without this medication and instead maybe lower my dosage to see if it reduces the side effects."


"After 2 days of taking lisinopril (10mg), my blood pressure has gone from an average of 150/90 to 121/78.
No side effects so far but its only been two days."


"I tried Nuvigil and Provigil years ago for obstructive sleep apnea because the CPAP machine didn't work.  The trails of both medicines increased my anxiety and depression, and made me have suicidal ideations. Guess it doesn't work for everybody."


"Got a cold sore at the worst possible time.. Met a chick.. Cute chick.. Everything was perfect...really like her.. (who knows I might marry her). Anyway, after our first date I started getting a fever blister. She wanted me to come to her place the next day....Of course I couldn't do so...Checked into how to remove the blisters,  found some Abreva and paid $20.. reluctantly for a small tube. Used it for 2 days.. using it almost every 2 hours. On the 3rd day its totally gone. No Blister at all. Could have lost the lady of my dreams. Woohoo Thanks Abreva."


"I had been on Suboxone for 4.5 years for pain management (off-label use) after many years of Percocet etc., for joint pain from rheumatoid arthritis.  Moved from CA. to eastern Okla. and needed a new Dr.  Found one, suggested I look into Butrans patch since my issue was not Opiate addiction. I have been on the 10 mcg patch for two weeks and it definitely works but I have an issue. Both weeks about 3 days in, I started having sweats, restless leg at night and a stronger than normal heartbeat. I pulled the patch and 8 hrs later all is OK.  Don't like these side effects."


"After having asthma my whole life and trying EVERY treatment for it, herbal or otherwise, I thought I had found my miracle. But after a day or two, my throat started hurting and I thought I was getting sick. I am convinced it is The Breo. I would rather use my Albuterol rescue inhaler 3 to 4 times a day than feel like I can't swallow. I had an even worse experience with Symbicort. It made my breathing worse. Breo did work, so for the 1 week I used it for, no asthma attack ,no nebulizer or inhaler, so this is why I give it 7 stars. But I cannot put up with the sore throat. I don't even wanna eat."


"Narcolepsy with Cataplexy; overall very positive results for the past 10 years. Have had some severe side effects at random times, such as major cramping or very painful reaction if taken closer than 4 hours apart."


"In a desperate effort to get help for my anxiety, depression and PMDD symptoms I turned to Zoloft. I was happy with it at first as I did feel better. I was very tired however. A happy zombie really with poor concentration and memory and huge appetite. But after a few months the effects started to wear off. My Dr. Increased my dose steadily and with that my weight increased rapidly. Other side effects were uncontrollable diarrhea and TMJ.

 I discontinued the medication and after 9 months on it was left with a 17 pound weight gain mostly in my belly and back/upper sides. The other side effects are over and I didn't have many withdrawal symptoms. After 2 months my appetite and energy are back to normal but I've not lost a pound yet."


"Have been on Xiidra for 5 weeks and it has not worked for me. The first 4 days were tough with moderate burning ( not as bad as Restasis) and eyes were blurry for approximately 20 min. These side effects decreased with time, but there was no improvement in my eyes. I feel like this is very similar to my experience with Restasis ....I wasted a lot of time and money on something that was totally ineffective."


"I have had many back surgeries for degenerated disc disease and was put on Nucynta three days ago. My dose is 50 mg 3 times a day. It makes me feel high gives me a severe headache, diarrhea, agitation, insomnia, dizzy, confused and it only helps for an hour. I was taking methadone 5 mg two times a day three on bad days and that worked great but this doesn't."


"Due to a blod clot history in my family I can't take hormones.....thus the Mirena IUD was recommend to help deal with my heavy non stop bleeding. I had it put in 2 months ago.  The bleeding is not gushing anymore but I am still bleeding every single day, non stop. Such a drag. I still have cramps. I am moody and sore and feel like crap. I hate it! I want to take it out tomorrow but then what if the hemorrhaging comes back? Stuck between a rock and a hard place.  It all sucks."


"Both extremes of Macrobid are accurate. I've had a lot of UTIs- to the point of having Macrobid prescribed with refills as needed. I never experienced any symptoms and this stuff was like a miracle. Took 24 hrs to kick in and felt great. I didn't get a UTI for 2 years and then just got one. I took Macrobid and it has made me feel horrible! I feel weak, have no energy, am always dizzy, have headaches, diarrhea, bad pain around my lymph nodes and always feel like I need to throw up. Fortunately I'm a sahm (stay at home mom) so I'm able to deal with it at home, but I had to have someone take my child to school because I couldn't get out of bed! Also it feels like it hasn't completely started working. So it can be great and horrible, even with the same person!"


"20mg was a very effective dose for treating my Hypertension however I did experience a bit of lightheadedness with the full 20mg tablet. This dose was then staggered into two separate 10mg doses per day with equally effective results that minimized side effects."


"This medication has changed my life.  After 30 years of experiencing migraine this is the first medicine that has ever been able to stop a migraine in its tracks."


"Works great for occasional migraines but will knock you out cold for at least 12-18hrs, would not recommend as first line treatment but its great if you can't take a triptan due to interaction with SSRIs ."


"This medicine is very powerful and is easily the best medicine that I've taken for borderline personality disorder.  If you go down the list of symptoms for BPD this medicine basically takes care of all of them, with two major side effects: sleepiness and weight gain.  I have tried almost all of the SSRI's and SNRI's, Wellbutrin, Saphris and Abilify and nothing works as good or as quickly as Zyprexa."


"I got the nexplanon because I wasn't good at taking the pill and saw this as my best option. I was excited to start because I saw most reviews said no weight gain and it was the best birth control out there...WRONG. It does it's job in the birth control aspect, but 75% of that could be because I'm always on my period. It has calmed down somewhat, but when it get it now it lasts 3-5 weeks. I have had small breasts my entire life and have gone up two cup sizes since then. I normally wouldn't complain but my breasts are ALWAYS very tender. I also have gained some weight and have trouble losing it. I'm a vegetarian the majority of my diet is vegetables I should not have problems losing weight. I have scheduled my removal."


"I started augmentin 1gm twice/day 5 days ago (Wed. Sep. 9th) to treat inflammation in tooth root. the stomach problems started by day 4. Today (day 5) was really bad: headache, stomach pain, pain in my joints and my whole body. I also had a loose stool from day 1. I called my doctor explained the situation and he said I can stop taking it, a minimum of 4 days should suffice. So I took 9 out of a course of 14 tablets. I hope I'll get rid of my whole-body pain and stomach problems soon. So overall experience with augmentin: bad"


"I have a tumor in my spine and it cannot be repaired. I have tried everything and this is the first pain medicine that made me like me. I actually get a good result. Bad thing about it, the cost."


"I've had nexplanon since October, about 4 months. I love it! The insertion was super easy, the shot to numb my arm was the worst part. I had moderate brusing but nothing super noticable and no soreness afterwards.
I have not gotten pregnant on nexplanon which is the main goal of getting it. I also haven't had a period since I've had nexplanon inserted. No spotting, no bleeding, nothing.
I've heard of long term bleeding while on nexplanon, however my gynecologist said usually that can be cleared up with a side of the birth control pill."


"I started Tri Sprintec 2 weeks ago after being off of BC for several (7) years. I was very nervous to start again because I had so many negative experiences in the past with the pill which ultimately led me to quit BC altogether.
After 2 weeks into Tri Sprintec, I have had very mild side effects from this medication. A little nausea in the evening the first few days, some lightheaded ness, and I do notice my heart rate has increased (I am usually operating on low blood pressure anyway so its easy to notice). So far I cannot complain about this pill and it has given me no reason to consider switching at this point. Keep in mind people are more driven to write a negative review so take it as prescribed and see for yourself."


"I smoked for 30 years and took Chantix for 3 months. That was 7.5 YEARS ago! It was absolutely the best thing I have ever done for myself. I did experience some stomach discomfort and unusual dreams, but they were well worth the result! I would and do recommend this medication for anyone who wants to finally quit!"


Acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine

"Combat and relieves cold symptoms quickly recommend it highly effective. "


"I started getting panic attacks about 6 years ago for no real reason, causing me to not be able to keep anything down for about 2 months.  Was put on a lot of meds before I tried Buspar.  I believe it with the addition of an SSRI antidepressant saved my life.  Back in August of this year I stopped everything and all my anxiety and panic and depression came back.  I started the Buspar again yesterday after a huge break down, slept better than I have in months, had great dreams, actually WANTED to get out of bed and today I feel better than I have since the summer! It may not work well for EVERYONE, but when it DOES work, it's amazing."


"I'm 25 years old and I'm taking 10mg of Norvasc and 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide and at the moment I'm not liking either of the medicines. Between stuffy nose, sore throat, increased thirst, dry mouth, severely dry skin, blurred vision, it makes me feel like its worse than having high blood pressure. My side effects are symptoms of an allergic reaction so maybe someone else might have better luck than me."


"first time to take borth control pills.. today was my first pill of micronor and after taking the pill by 6 hrs .. I started to get a lot of cramps but even more that I used to get with my period.. I don t know if this will continue or no ... I will take it for few more days and if this continued i will stop."


"5mg per day works wonders. I am on 60mg per day Cymbalta which caused the erectile dysfunction. I am 38 and weigh 195lbs."


"I pay $150.00 dollars for the MaxAir inhaler (400 doses) because it is the only inhaler that works for me. One inhaler generally lasts 4 to 6 months.  I can pay $25.00 a piece for the albuterol inhalers with the new approved propellant, and I go through one every couple of weeks and they simply ARE NOT effective.  "


"I was given a starter pack of a month long supply of Strattera from my Psychiatrist. I'm currently about two weeks in (starts you at 20mg and ends at 80mg) and the reason I am giving the drug this rating is due to me being unsure about how it's affected me thus far. When I first started to take it my anxiety subsided and I felt normal and back on track again. This lasted for the first week. I was even able to travel alone to be with my fiancé in Mexico. I've never traveled much, let alone by myself. I did this with ease. Now back from my trip and having increased the dosage to I believe 60 or 80 right now, I don't feel the same. Sadly. :-( I'm disheartened because I thought this was my cure all after a terrible winter."


"I have MS and one of my symptoms is severe pain with muscle spasms.  It gets so bad as to completely debilitate me where I am unable to stand, sit for long periods of time and walk up or down stairs.  This medication is life saving for me.  It has allowed me to return my functioning so that I am mobile again.  I can walk up stairs, work out for short periods of time and live a fairly functional life were I can go to the store, walk around and attend family functions."


"I got Nexplanon inserted December 2014, so it's been 10 months. At first I loved it. I was always terrible at every birth control method and finally I didn't have to worry! My periods since the insertion have been fine, no increased acne, and my boobs got bigger. I guess that's what happens when you gain 30 pounds in less than a year!! I've never had a difficult time losing weight, but now it's near impossible. I'm tired a lot and have no sex drive. Also, my bowel movements have not been the same. I'm thinking about removing it at the end of this year because of the weight gain and the lack of sex drive. When I started I was 5'5" at 130lbs. now I'm 160lbs. I wouldn't mind the weight gain so much if I received a free wardrobe too."


"I started taking Cymbalta two years after my formal diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and one year after having started Lyrica. The first day I took Cymbalta I felt nauseous but otherwise okay. The next day I vomited two times per hour for the four hours straight. "


"This seems to be the only cough syrup that stops my chronic non-productive cough as it doesn't knock me out. At one time the directions were 1-2 tsps/4 hours. I found out that 2 tsps will make me drowsy and nauseous so I stick to 1 teaspoon."


"I am currently on my second month of using Sprintec. I was excited to be paying significantly less but I have been experiencing about 1 yeast infection each month. It's costing me more in doctor visits. I am waiting until 4 months so my body can get used to it to see if these infections clear. The cramping was horrible last month but it was the first month since I switched from Zovia."


"I’m only on my second week of this pill and honestly do not like it. I have the worst nausea all day and am so tired all day long. My mood swings are crazy as well .. constantly irritated. I will change it as soon as I can."


"Initially it was beneficial in easing my chronic pain until I had a recent back operation. Now I am being brought down from a dosage of 120mg per day & now down to 25mg per day. Coming off it has been particularly stressful coping with the withdrawal factor but I have recognized the withdrawal symptoms & learning to cope with them on a daily basis with the help of my GP who has also become my counselor & is helping me with this painful regression of dosage. It has been a period of 4 mths so far & I am hopeful of being totally free of the medicine within that same time frame. Although it helped me to get through the pain until the operation, it has been a very painful process of withdrawal.  If possible, an alternative medication would be advisable"


"I first tried the shot a few years ago. I only got one shot. For the very first time it lasted three months so did my period so I stopped. I now have a son and I went back to the Depo shot and my body has seemed to work with it now .. I talked with my doctor and she said that very common and to just go through with the 2nd and 3rd shot. Now I have no period and I don't have to remember to take a pill ... please give it another try"


"I love this product. It helped reduce my rosacea outbreaks ( pimples) and dry flaky skin. Metrogel cream was just aweful for me but Rosiver ( the Canadian name) has helped my skin so much. I only get an occasional outbreak here and there, which may be related to hormones and or being exposed to the elements. I do have some rosacea redness but it has gotten much better. My doctor shared with me that only laser treatment will help with the redness. I started seeing amelioration within the first 2 months of using this cream and it only got better. After a year of using this product, I see BIG improvements. I'm so happy! I don't have to hide anymore and wear minimal makeup. One tube of this product will last you 3-4 months easily. Good luck!"


"I wake up with a swollen face - like I've gone 5 rounds with the champ. Pain and fatigue kicked in and my depression flared up. I think I will stop using this product. Doctor wasn't clear with what this product contains nor was he interested in my other health concerns."


"I like the patch it really does what it was supposed to. I've been using it for a 5 months now. I noticed I gained 10lbs & I become very "short tempered" For a lack of a better word. I also have no sexual interest & decreased sexually arousal."


"I find this medication amazing! I can sleep really well on it although I have quite epic dreams which I remember when I wake up.
Mirtazapine makes me feel peaceful and calm. I feel in control, less panicked and with the added bonus of sleep I feel my overall mental health is improving.
My appetite has increased but I have been told that it will stabilize after 12 weeks. I have no loss of sexual function and feel more in tune with myself than ever before.
 I am being observed for bipolar and mood disorders.
This medication is a godsend to me.
Only thing I can say is if you need to be up early take it 10/12 hrs before you need to get up, I take it between 7 and 8pm and get up fresh at 7am. "


"I have had episodes of Acute Sinusitis throughout many years and whenever I take this I feel better yet somewhat worse when I stop it. I does do the job with little to no side effects for me personally"


"If your stomach can tolerate this it is great for arthritis. I have taken for over 20 years. Everytime I try anything else I end up in pain."


"Stoped the pain of trigeminal neuralgia. Side effects like unsteadyness, fingers twitching, sore joints, seeing aura's, reading difficulties, speaking difficulties."


"Before taking Provigil I could barely get out of bed. I had no idea what was wrong with me. Finally a doctor did a blood test and said I had been exposed to mono which can cause chronic fatigue syndrome. Now that I am on the Provigil I have gone back to work, I clean my house again and I can actually play with my grandkids again. Since being on this medicine I have not experienced any side effects or they were so mild I didn't notice. Provigil has changed my existing into living again."


"I took plan B about a week after my period, when my partner and I had a slip up with a condom. I took it within 4 hours of the condom failing. At first I experienced cramping, light headaches, and some fatigue. After reading reviews I anticipated having some spotting about a week after taking the pill, but that never happened. I was anxious and my period was late. As advised by the packaging, after I was a week late, I took a pregnancy test and got a negative result. More time went by and I continued to get negatives. Finally, a full three weeks late, my period finally came. Plan B worked for me and is a nice option, but I advise couples to be more cautious about their birth control purely based on how stressful taking ec can be."


"I am very new at taking this drug for bipolar. I was on Lithium and stopped it due to the weight gain.

So far, it's been 2 days and I already feel good."


"Ativan 0.5mg calms me down considerably within 30 minutes, but the side effects are so bad that I can't continue to take it. I experienced EXTREME, loss of energy, tiredness, laziness, apathy, and increase in appetite.  This might be okay for someone who's at home trying to recover from panic attacks, but not for me. I work 5 days a week and this past week that I was only taking 1 x 0.5mg pill a day was the absolute worst week I've ever had at work, living in a fog and totally wiped out of energy. I hardly got ANYTHING done which is totally out of character for me.  Also when this medicine wears off in a few hours it makes me very irritable and nervous. "


"I had really brittle nails and was tired all of the time. I went to my doctors and she did a T4 blood test and found that I had hypothyroidism and she put me on Levothyroxine and within a month my hair and nails were less brittle and more soft. I am happy to have the energy to do things as well as have my soft hair and strong and fast growing nails back!"


"Saxenda works, substantially more than I ever would have expected. I have lost 20 pounds on this medication in 3 months. I am on the 2.4 dose and that is where I have stayed, and getting these results. Side effects are minimal and worth it given the fact that I have dropped to a size 6 :) You feel full faster and are less hungry. Also, I am not as up and down with my energy. I feel more balanced. I am not diabetic but this must have something to do with my insulin levels. I have been working out for 3 years and have seen varying results, then hit a plateau. now I am finally dropping the weight and getting in shape."


"I have panic disorder....very effective."


"I was started on Brintellix (now Trintellix) in the hospital for suicidal ideation. I have struggled with it si since the 80s. When my dose was increased I had these muscle spasms over my chest. I went to the ER they could not find anything cardio. When I reduced the dose it went away. My mood did improve and I have been back to my old self. No problem since Aug, now it's Dec and I had had 3 more spells. ER again found nothing. Dr thinks It's my anxiety. I feel unheard. I don't want to give up being stable. I hate having my illness. I have to be my own advocate....

(I too had rough gastro side effects but slowly they leveled out with over the counter meds.)"


"Hi there everyone. I have suffered from BMS for almost 9 months. 2 Doctors and a naturopath could not diagnose me, but I diagnosed myself after reading many articles and posts. I also went to my GP and asked him to prescribe Clonazepam. He had never heard of it's use (for this) and I was the first ever in his surgery who complained of such a problem.
Anyway, luckily I got in to see an Oral Surgeon only today. He confirmed I have BMS and prescribed .5mg Clonazepam to start with. It seems we who suffer have a trigger point event which has initiated stress and anxiety in our brains, causing the pathways to be blocked and not causing our nerve endings to work properly. I will check in again in a few weeks and let you know, but do see your GP"


"Heavy/hard work all my life. Have been on oxycodone since '91. Not as effective now but.....wouldn't want to live without it. Never any side effects."


"It worked but with horrible pains, I am 17 year old male and took 2 at 8pm and went to bed at 10 pm I ended up waking up at approximately 2am in agony it caused me to have severe stomach pains."


"I am 78 and have experienced problems with open wounds (the usual kitchen accidents and one bang on my shin from the corner of my car door). My Doctor recommended Altabax to clean up the bacterial infections. The positive results were immediate and the sores healed within a week to ten days always showing improvement each day when the dressings were removed. Altabax was used up until a thin layer of tissue formed over the wound. I was told not to get it wet during the healing process, so waterproof coverings are essential. I was told by the physician it is better for slow healing so the wound can heal from the bottom up. Use it sparingly, a drop the size of this O will go a long way."


"I tried the Implanon after having an unexpected pregnancy on the Nuvaring. I had a little anxiety about the insertion but it really was quick and pretty painless. I have had it over a year now and for a longtime I wast having any periods at all. Now I have them few and far between, very lightly. I have no pain in the arm with only a tiny little scar. It does creep me out a little that you can see it through my skin, but honestly it is the best birth control I've ever been on and wouldn't use anything else."


"Abdominal cramps with diarrhea and nausea.  Will tough it out this time but if I get another infection will definitely ask for a different antibiotic."


"Fantastic drug!  Works every time within half an hour.  Feel a little strange for around 30 minutes after taking it, but no other side effects.  Highly recommend it as it's the only thing that works for my migraines"


"After trying literally every single allergy medication out there (not over the counter), Nasacourt was the only medication that stopped my allergy symptoms. Great product, would definitely recommend 10/10"


"Been on IMBRIVUCA 3 weeks. Dramatic shrinkage of cervical nodes. Platelets high increased energy. Lucky Canada health care pays for this or I would be dead."


"I started taking Belviq because I gained weight after my hysterotomy. A year later I was diagnosed with heart issues. The doctors put me on so many meds. It was horrible! I noticed the heavier I got, the worse my heart got. I was never considered overweight, but any extra weight you do, makes your heart work more. I saw a commercial on tv about this new medicine and asked my doctor about it. He said "I'm all for it!!". I'm happy to say that after 6 months, I lost 25 pounds. I'm no longer on any meds and feel great!! I felt bad the first 3 days. (Headaches, tiredness) I'm so glad that I stuck to it. It was the push my body needed!! I recommend this to anyone. What do you have to lose? I'm so thankful to my doctor for giving me this chance!!!"


"I have been on Bontril since December 28th 2010. I am pleased to say that I have lost 7 pounds the first week and 6 pounds the second week and tomorrow will be 3 weeks and I have lost 3 this week. In total I have lost 16 pounds so far. I have experienced the dry mouth, suppressed appetite, and headaches. However, none of them bad enough to make me stop yet. When I look in the mirror I am so pleased. I started out at 171 pounds and now am at 155 pounds. Everyday I am excited to see what my scale says once I get up. I would recommend this to anyone that needs to lose weight. LOTS of WATER will make you feel full so it is very much needed. I haven't been able to exercise yet due to an injury in back."


"I have now lost 13 pounds on Belviq in one month! My start weight was 186lbs and now I am 173lbs. I continue to eat normally with no side effects. It is so much fun to be able to control my eating instead of my eating controlling me. I spent a solid year on a low carb diet and only lost 25 lbs until I quit losing and started gaining it back. I was very motivated during that year to lose weight and followed the low carb diet. I know Belviq says use with motivated clients but I can assure you I was only slightly motivated...I wanted a miracle pill. Belviq is that."


"I used the miconazole 1 combination pack the same afternoon I found I had a yeast infection from antibiotics. I was apprehensive because of all the negative reviews for monistat, but I tried it anyway.

The relief from the cream was immediate, while the ovuale smelled funny and was a little awkward to insert. However, I experienced no buring or increased itching sensation, even though the medication warns it will increase. I started treatment on Monday afternoon and by Saturday evening the infection and remaining medication flushed out of me.

The only reason I did not give this product a ten was the directions say to insert day or night, but I've found the results are more immediate if I do it at night."


"I love Paragard! I had Skyla before this and Paragard has been SO much better. From the moment I got Skyla, I had nonstop cramps and bleeding. It was like I could constantly feel it even though my doctor insisted it was in the correct spot. I was scared to get Paragard b/c I thought it would be the same but it hasn't been at all! After the first few days I stopped cramping and bleeding and can no longer feel it at all. Before you get it, I would strongly recommend asking your doctor for Misoprostol to make the insertion less painful. I had it for Skyla but not Paragard and the insertion process was a lot worse."


"I feel more aggressive, angry, unable to focus on things for a long period of time, weight gain"


"Positive"


"Get this injected when I have a particularly bad migraine and my hydrocodone and imitrex are not helping. Works like a charm every time. Other meds haven't helped when they get this bad. Plus it's cheap which helps when having to go to a clinic/er."


"This really did help with my allergies and asthma symptoms I sometimes experienced. I took this for 2 years and never on a daily basis, but as needed (when my allergies would act up). It took me a while to figure this out, but I have now determined that when taking this medicine, I am very lethargic the next day, depressed feeling, and extremely agitated. For a while I had just concluded I was a moody person, but after taking one, seeing how I felt, and then going off of it, I put two and two together. Literally the next day without the pill, I feel back to my old self. So though it did help for allergies, for me the pros don't outweigh the cons."


"I had the implant removed today after having it in for 1 year 5 months, as it did not agree with me at all. It wasn't sore getting it removed but constant dizzy spells and weakness. Is this OK? Doctor never said anything to me

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"I too take Rocaltrol, but the generic form which is Calcitriol.  I had thyroid cancer and my parathyroid was messed up during the removal of the thyroid.  Without this medication my body would go numb and I would have facial spasms.  I will have to take this medication the rest of my life, but I'm thankful I can get it and insurance does pay for it."


"I've been on the implant for two years now & the first year was smooth sailing but the 2nd year I started gaining a lot of weight & having uncontrollable mood swings. Also because of the weight gain it's hard to feel in my arm. I'm hoping to have it removed soon."


"I was diagnosed with a mild case of diverticulitis.  I had severe abdominal pain mainly on left side, low grade fever and headache.  I was prescribed Flagyl every 6 hours for 10 days and bactrim every 12 hours for 10 days.   Ugh... 60 pills.....  I felt much better abdominal wise after 2 days but the side effects were horrible! Sour stomach and headaches..  After day 4 I decided to do some research.  I learned that you should space these meds at least an hour apart.  (helped a ton).  You should also eat a piece of bread with or have something on your stomach when you take them.  Drink as much water as you can and take prebiotics and probiotics to help your stomach stay balanced.  I was also recommended taking  a Leaky Gut Repair health supplement"


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"I experienced terrible muscle cramps in my legs at night while on this pill.  I took it for 2 months, it was bad enough to decide to go back to my painful, heavy periods."


"I had been taking Levora for almost two years but decided to stop because I realized many negative aspects could be contributed to it. Yes, it was a successful birth control because I never got pregnant, but I developed acne for the first time in my life (I'm 21). The acne could not be contributed to anything else - I'm a healthy and active vegetarian with an esthetician for a mother. I also had no sex drive, which was my first major red flag that something serious was out of whack. I also went from a D to an F cup - cool for my boyfriend but not for my wardrobe. It was almost impossible to lose weight. However, periods were short with no cramps or spotting and I never got pregnant. I switched to the lower-dose Lutera this week."


"Lowest dosage took the edge of the anxiety off. Was not dopey, and was able to function and focus."


"Hasn't caused me to gain any weight. I've had less cramping with periods as well as lighter periods. The only negative side effect I've noticed is I feel a bit more moody/emotional during my periods, other than that it's fantastic. Probably the best birth control method I've used."


"Just wonderful. Having suffered from migraines for years a friend put me on to this. I now no longer suffer from migraines because I take a tablet when I feel one coming on and it prevents it. What a life-changer. Expensive, yes, but worth every penny. Now been using it for over four years."


"I was taking 12 to 20 ROXY 30mg a DAY for 5 or 6  year's. It all started when I was in a car crash and then a motorcycle wreck. I was taking it for my pain to help me and then when I tried to get of the medicines I didn't know that it was going to be this HARD. I thought just ''STOP'' and that's IT but no I was so sick and so on. My friend told me about METHADONE CLINIC and I started to go there and since then I have changed big time and I know what I'm doing and so on Thank's GOD for methadone."


"Please, I urge you if you struggle with Bulimia to try Prozac. It has been LIFE CHANGING."


"I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in Dec. 2012. I had no idea why I was becoming unable to function properly anymore from walking to simple things like holding silverware. After receiving the diagnosis, I was relieved, happy, shocked crushed and pissed off. I was familiar with MS as my grandad had it for over 50 yrs. So I knew 1st hand what COULD be my fate. I was given a list of medications and told to study them and choose which one I felt most comfortable with and I chose Copaxone. I have been taking it for about two months now and have NO adverse reactions from it. I do not feel any real difference from it but the directions say that it can take up to 6 months before it begins to make a difference. I hope it does take away the excessive fatigue. "


"I have been struggling with severe acne for the past two years.  seems like nothing I did could help me so I tried to use ucerin which is a very rich body lotion on my face this caused me to get cystic acne which was horrible I stopped using the ucerin and that went away .   I have to put benzol peroxide on my face 24 seven usually and I use xout  and moisturizer every day twice a day.  This was horrible I was depressed I hated my life and my face looked horrible overall.  My doctor prescribed me doxycycline and as soon as I started using that I saw results today is the 14th day and my face is already almost perfectly clear. This drug is amazing and I 100% recommend it cause plain and simple it works. No initial breakout from this."


"I got my first Implanon at age 25 after the pill (many versions of it) failed me miserably for years in terms of side effects. I opted for Implanon because the hormones/chemicals are so different from the pill, so I was hoping for at least different side effects. Honestly I'm very happy with the Implanon and I've had it for 5 years now. It's done its job of preventing pregnancy perfectly.

As for side effects - there are side effects to ALL medication containing hormones, there are simply no exceptions, your hormone levels influence your moods, weight, appearance, everything. There's no way around side effects. I've had long periods and a bit of weight gain, that's it. I can deal with that better than with a baby so hey, I win."


"Whoever said the only thing worse than taking it is taking the second dose had it right. It's salty and disgusting. I mixed with lemonCrystal Lite which helped. The difficult part is chasing it with another 16oz of water. You get so full you may vomit. Once it starts working it's not bad. No cramps, no "near misses". Overall a barbaric experience I hope to never repeat. Rated 10 for the effectiveness, 0 for the experience, so average rate is 5."


"I was given a short course of valium 4x 2mg a day for 5 days. I needed a slight relaxant, as I was going through opiate withdrawals through no fault of my own. It seemed to work pretty okay, but I think for panic attacks and anxiety I would say you need a minimum of 5mg, as I don't think 2mg was enough to take the edge off it. A great medicine though."


"For two years I was using Benicar.  It was working fine until I started to get allergic reaction to it.  I tried other high blood pressure medicines after that.  They did not control my high blood pressure symptoms very well.  Finally my doctor let me try Azor.  I would be stressed but the blood pressure would be normal.  Azor has been keeping my blood pressure reading normal like 110/70 for the past two years.  Unfortunately I'm trying to get pregnant and now trying a different high blood pressure medicine, and the new medicine is not working so well as Azor."


"At first I was reluctant on taking this medication, but eventually I realized that I needed it. This medication helps me sleep longer, fall asleep faster, and wake up less.  Also this drug has given me very few side effects, which are insignificant.  "


"I have chronic pain from back surgery. Added this med and pain is finally under control. Thank you so much."


"I was on this medicine for over 35 days. Started with the 10 mg and did feel better, after that 7 days I was taking 20mg and just did not feel great, than 7 days later went up to 40mg and once again did not feel right.  I had more anxiety and started to feel like I was getting ill. I lost 15lbs and and no appetite. The thought of eating made me sick.  So, unfortunately for me this medication did not work. I'm off the medication for 4 days now and I have my appetite back and feel like myself. I do suffer with bad anxiety daily and it does control me but I realize I have to be the one to take control of my life and work at it."


"As soon as rag weed season starts in the mid-atlantic (August 15th) I literally go down hill in my health. I constantly have post nasal drip, but during rag weed season the post nasal drip turns to a sinus infection. I have been on class 5 antibiotics for the past 3 seasons. I was thinking that the only thing left for me was to move to Florida or the Virgin Islands (no weeds I'm allergic to). I decided to try Singulair. Within hours my symptoms completely stopped. I'm literally in awe. I thought it would take days to notice improvement, but it was virtually instantaneous. If you have serious allergic rhinitis that does not respond to antihistamines, please give it a try. It could change your life."


"I have not had a good nights sleep for over a year. Woken up several times a night. I have been miserable due to lack of sleep. It is really starting to show on my face - deep dark under-eye circles. Yesterday, my doctor prescribed Lunesta. I slept so good last night. Only woke up twice, but went right back to sleep. I do not feel any grogginess. There is a "yucky" taste side effect. But, I will take yucky taste any day for a good nights sleep. I am really excited to get a good nights sleep again tonight. Hope it works the same again."


"I have COPD so when I get Bronchitis it knocks me for a loop! Because we moved, we had to find a new doctor. Low and behold I get Bronchitis. He prescribed Avelox and to say it was a God send is an understatement. I personally haven't had any side effect and on the second day there was a distinct slow down in my coughing. Now I tell everyone who believes they have an URI or Bronchitis to ask their doctor for the Avelox. I just pray I never grow immune to it!"


"I have "auditioned" eleven blood pressure medicines.  So far, lisinopril is the least objectionable.  For one thing, it really works.  My blood pressure is down to 117/78 at 10 a.m. This is on only 2.5 mg, which is 1/2 of the smallest tablet they make. Two months ago, before lisinopril, I went to the ER because I was at 170/104.  I do have a slight increase in head pain where I have had repeated craniotomies, but it is definitely less than any of the other medicines I've tried.  I also retain water, have some hair loss, have lower blood sugar (not good for me because I am hypoglycemic), and somewhat wakeful sleep.  But the worst symptom is that it makes me impotent to the point of penile atrophy.  A good medicine for women."


"I used the depo injection for 10 years and loved it. After 10 years is when I experienced the side of effects.  My period went from 3 days, 5 days to constant bleeding, I didn't want any more kids so went through a procedure that took care of my issue. Overall, I was very happy with the injection."


"At first it was ok for my severe lower back pain. This was on 5mg but it only lasted the first night. Then I needed 20mg and that was ok for 16 weeks and now I pop 20mg and I feel nothing after about 30 mins!"


"I was given TopirAmate for migraines and had 8 days left of Phentermine. So I uSed them together. I can't say for sure which was more responsible but in that month I lost 25lbs. I did finish the month on Topiramate without the Phentermine and part of this month June. I picked my new Script of Phentermine and started taking it on the 27th. So it is day 3 of the combination and I have lost 28 pounds. So something is working and I have much fewer migraines as well. Insurance covers Topiramate not Phentermine."


"A 24 hour blood pressure monitored showed my average reading to be 158/95, during the course of the day my reading spiked over 200.  Within three weeks of starting Ramipril (starting on 2.5 then raised to 5mg) my readings have been 140/84, 130/80 and 144/84.  Ramipril seems to be working great, only negative is constant dull headache."


"I was waaayy overly sleepy, I can sleep 12-18 hours then wake up still having a hard time and then take a nap 1-2 hrs later. This medicine now (started at 10mg) takes about 30min to kick in but will work. After time you do grow a tolerance to it and need to up it. But im just happy im not groggy and sleepy all day and can do things with my kids and go to work."


"Gave me my life back"


"I have only used this medication for about 5 days and have seen immediate results. My feet were so dry, they were cracking. I no longer have any cracks and the peeling is much better."


"zero relief and headaches due to blood pressure and heart rate going up"


"I have been taking this birth control for two years now. I never got sick from it and haven't gotten pregnant. I have been very sexually active for the past year or so. It does make me kind of not in the mood to have sex, but it works!"


"I have only been on this medication for 5 days and I haven't slept in 5 days. Going to stick with it for another 5 days and see what happens."


"I didn't even know Lyrica was prescribed as an off lable treatment for anxiety.  I was mainly taking it for my fibromyalgia and phantom pain from an amputation.  And I didn't realize until now I had full blown GAD and have probably had it since my teens.   I thought it was mostly depression.  I journal and I can see that when I have been on Lyrica I didn't reach the extreme kind of depression I've been in.  I recently tried to quit again because it causes me to be lethargic and to not be able to lose weight.  It may have been some withdrawal symptoms, but within a week I was in grueling depression-anxiety.  The DAY I started back on my 75mg/day Lyrica I started feeling better!"


"Its the best PPI I've tried."


"Amazing results with Afrezza and Toujeo. Truly next generation insulin therapy is here. Thanks Sanofi!!!"


"I had no problems with Suprep. I took the first dose and it worked about 1.5 hours later. The taste was not bad at all. No nausea, no cramps, just a little bit of dizziness and it made my eyes red. I was completely cleared out for my procedure."


"This is the only medicine on the market that has given me any relief.  I am so thankful."


"I wanted to share my positive experience. I first had mine inserted Aug 2013 at my University's nurse's office. The numbing shot really stung, but I didn't feel the incision or insertion at all. I had bruising on my arm for a few days. For a few weeks after my arm would ache. I have a small, barely-there scar from the incision (looks like a beauty mark/mole). I consistently had periods every other month for 3-5 days. I've gained no weight, had no acne break outs, and have not gotten pregnant. I was using b/c pills for over a year before switching to this method. I think it's a more hassle-free method; don't have to worry about human error. I will be getting another one inserted in Aug since my 3 years is about to be up."


"This is the greatest solution to a problem that I have dealt with for years . This product has all the benefits of a steroid without the baggage of what Steroids cause . I highly recommend people trying this . It comes in a 60g tube which is the size of a tube toothpaste. Thank you Pfizer for this great product. Yes it cost me only $35.00"


"I was newly diagnosed December 2014. My CD4 count was 720 then dropped to 601 within 2 weeks. My viral load was at 37,450. I started Stribild February 19, 2015. My lab that was drawn March 13, 2015 showed my CD4 count at 840 and my viral load at 20. I have no side effects. I feel great. I'm able to work 2 jobs, go to school, and raise my kids. Hope it stays this good."


"After my teen years I thought I had finally gotten my skin under control. I'm in my early 20s now and Proactiv just wasn't cutting it anymore. I was developing cystic acne along my jawlines and cheeks which I have never had before. I then tried the new Proactiv   which made my skin so unbelievably dry and much, much worse. I finally decided to go to the dermatologist and got a prescription for Aczone. For my first use, I put it on right before bed and the next morning the bumps were for the most part flat. I was amazed! I've now been using it for 10 days and it's crazy how much better my skin is. It's on it's way to being completely clear and not dry at all! This is a miracle product!"


"Well, I've been taking it for a few days now and I am starting to experience one of the side effects. I can't sleep! In the last 24 hours I've had maybe 2 hours of sleep. It is helping with the main problem, so I'm going to keep taking it, but it would be nice to sleep."


"I have been taking Lutera for only two weeks but haven't had serious problems. I do feel a little moody sometimes and seem to wake up at 3 am just to go "oh it's only 3 am" and back to sleep. No weight gain or loss, nothing changed with my breasts, no acne, no spotting. I love it so far but just got switched to Aviane because of delivery issues. Very nervous about the switch but we'll see what happens. If it doesn't work I'll be back to Lutera for sure."


"The very first night I started Requip, I vomited violently all night."


"Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me. I experienced some chest pain and heaviness within the first day of taking."


"I've had migraines since kindergarten. They have become increasingly debilitating in adulthood and sometimes I would average 15 headaches per month! My life revolved around my migraines. I tried everything to stop them. When my doctor talked to me about Topomax, I was thrilled. It took me two years to get to a dosage that managed the headaches and auras but now the only time I get a migraine, it's weather related. I use Relpax to relieve it.  Topomax has been a God send for me!"


"It worked very well, but it caused excessive drowsiness and also made me gain a lot of weight in a short period of time.  I took it for almost a year before I switched to something else."


"This is some of the worst pain of my life. DO NOT USE THIS! The inside of my vagina is itching so bad and burning. I took two showers and got a large amount of the cream out but it has only helped relieve the pain slightly. Ice pack helped but its been an hour and I feel like little people are running around my vagina wearing cleats. Took a Benadryl so hopefully that'll let me rest finally. This medicine is 10x worse than the YI symptoms!!!"


"I do love the fact that I do not have to take a pill everyday with Nuvaring but my side effects are horrible. Major rash started on my face about a month ago and now its all over my body. I only linked it to Nuvaring now. Plus I have nausea and painful cramps. "


"I took Ambien CR last night after experiencing excruciating insomnia. I slept for a full 8 hours for the first time in almost a month with no waking up.  I do feel a little drowsy and out of it today - not sure if it's a drug "hangover" or if it is just the fact that I finally got sleep."


"This medication is horrible. Went urgent care, the doc gave this med to treat kidney infection. Right after first dose I got a migraine and terrible stomach pains. I stopped taking after three days. Now, two days later I feel worse than I did initially. I can't see my dr for five more days. I think I'll go to ER, because I have fever and my kidneys are on fire. I read somewhere that this med is not for kidney infection. Guess I'll find out soon."


"Severe skin infection on ankle due to weed-wacking accident - infection and swelling gone in 5 days. No side effects despite having eczema, no allergic reaction so far with 3 and 1/2 days of 300mg capsules remaining."


"NEVER TAKE THIS STUFF!!  For the love of God don't. Worst cramps I've ever had! I seriously thought I was dying. I only took one.  I can't imagine ever taking 2 let alone 3. I am serious this pill will put you in the worse pain possible!
"


"I have had 2 injections and I received relief after the first injection.  I HATE needles but the shots are well worth the discomfort of the injections.  I will be getting my 3rd next week.  I wish I had done this earlier; it would've saved me a lot of pain and pill taking...."


"A drug may work well for some, and not so well for others.  I am happy to report that Protopic is pretty much a miracle drug for me.  I had developed a severe case of blepharitis, or contact dermatitis, around my eyes.  They were red, itching, flaking, burning, and swollen.  I looked and felt like hell.  Within 24 hours, I was 75% better.  And a few days later, symptoms were pretty much gone.  I continued to use it for approximately 3 weeks.  Now, when a symptom starts to flare up, I apply it for only a day or so to control it."


"They have kept me clean from heroin and other opiates for 5 years in which time I earned an associates degree with a double major and was accepted to Rutgers where I will receive my bachelors degree next year. I am also a CADC or licensed drug and alcohol counselor now. No more needles, days throwing up with aching bones in bed instead of playing with my children. I'm a true miracle. "


"I'm not completely sure if my experience is from the pill or possible pregnancy. I've been on sprintec to 2.5 weeks, I took a pregnancy test and that was negative. But still freaked out over the possibility due to the symptoms. Mine include: nausea, increase appetite, and definite mood swings. I did however start this bc 2 weeks after my cycle so that hasn't came on because of it. Idk"


"I’ve been on vivitrol for 2.5 years an it saved my life! I cheated my way into it by getting the pill first and after 4 years of heroin use it sent me straight into withdrawal but in three days got my shot and on the 4th day I felt like a new man! No cravings no side effects and you can drink on it there is an additive they put in for alcoholics! I advise every opiate addict to seek help an get this shot it is life Saving!! Oh and as bad as this sounds I quit methadone to get back on dope soo my withdrawals were not at severe! It worked!"


"I have Addison's disease we had tried all conventional medications. I got this injected by the ER and told my dr that even though they gave it to me for anxiety I didn't vomit or get nauseous for 24 hrs."


"I love this birth control! I was on Lo(lo) and I gained 25 pounds in 3 months. Then I gained 20 pounds on this B.C.  But I always got my period clear skin everything is all good but I can't lose the weight! I'm 5'6 I used to weigh 145-150 now I'm 198-200 due to this B.C. My doc is now giving me to try YAZ very scared I don't know if I rather be fat or get a blood clot."


"OMG i have never had a yeat infection before but assumed thats what i had after talking to several people. I boight this to avoid a doctors bill and feel like i am being punished for taking the easy way out. Before it was just a mild itch. After using this it feels like someone poured acid on my vagina!!!!!! It feels as though i am in the pits of hell!!! Only thing that makes it feel better is a wash cloth with ice. I will never take the easy route again. Going to my primary tomorrow to get some oral meds. I did go buy some Azo Yeast Infection Relief pills and it is starting to help a little. Seriously how is this stuff even sold?!?!? Being a girl blows"


"I have been taking Wellbutrin for 6 months. It has changed my life. I have suffered with depression my whole life (I am 41) and only finally got help after being admitted to a psychiatric facility. The first two weeks on Wellbutrin were horrible. I had severe anxiety and gastrointestinal issues. I ate broth and crackers for a week! But every single side effect was gone in about 3 weeks. I sure know it doesnt work for everyone, but it certainly has for me. I know it can be scarey to try new medication, but give it a go; it might be the one for you."


"I've been on Trulicity for 5 or 6 weeks now. It definitely decreases my appetite. The verdict is still out on my blood sugars. I have unpredictable retching. It just occurs out of the blue almost on a daily basis. Sometimes there is a tiny bit of nausea, sometimes no nausea at all. The retching leads to vomiting about 25% of the time. I'm not sure if I'll stay on it or not. It depends on if this retching gets better."


"I was on it for a little less than a year, and during that time, I didn't have a period for a total of two weeks. I was on my period for almost nine months straight! Not to mention constant acne, mood swings, and I gained almost 20lbs! I didn't get pregnant because I didn't have sex the entire time I was on it; why would anyone feel in the mood when they're bleeding, pimply, fat, and moody all the time?! I know a few girls who got pregnant on the implant, as well, and had to have it removed early due to pregnancy."


"I am having big success so far!  Have been on it 3 weeks and have lost 12 pounds. My cravings and food obsessions are gone. I feel "normal" again. Have had a few slight headaches but over all very pleased."


"I had a fine experience with it. No burning or anything at all. By 12 hours later I was already feeling more relief down there. The next day I felt so much better."


"So I know this is going to sound weird but , I am 28 and was put on this pill for a IVF  and what IVF mean is I cant have a baby on my own so I have to go to a DR  to help me , so anyways they put you on this pill for 15 days before starting other meds. This is day 4 of this pill and I feel like I could sleep 24/7 and I am depressed more then I would want to be, but seeing how I am going to be on this for a short time should I be worried  ?"


"I took ambien while I was in the hospital and it helped! However I have taking it for 2 nights here at home it took me 5 hours to fall asleep. Then I was up in 2 hours! Will it get better"


"Since I started taking this medicine I have lost 11 inches total and 15lbs. I noticed since starting this I have been able to keep up on daily work along w workouts. When I think I wanted something to eat my mind will think about it but then quickly change to do something else. I love this med and I love that I'm getting in shape because of it. I even sleep better at night now. I no longer take blood pressure med and only half of anxiety/depression med. Even with Multiple Sclerosis I'm doing great!!!!"


"Had to stop taking due to severe insomnia. Stopped taking and still did not sleep for four days. Worked great on my breathing problems,"


"I started taking Seasonale 3 months ago as my previous birth control medication was no longer effective. I take it to regulate my periods as they never regulated on their own. Everything was going well (no pain or abnormal bleeding) until this past week when I got my period while taking the week of inactive pills. I have recently suffered 48 hours of intense breast pain and swelling (way worse than "tenderness") where the pain hits in waves and makes it nearly impossible to do anything. I am exhausted from being in this much pain. I have also experienced my left breast "leaking" for most of the day which is really uncomfortable.  My body now thinks it is pregnant which is something I should not have to deal with. Not taking this again."


"This is my second time on Lexapro. I took a 6 month break because I am not usually one for long-term medicine and it was causing me to gain weight.

However, I am too a point in my life where I feel like my GAD is just going to slowly kill me if I don't keep it under control (I am 26). Anyway, I've never had any side-effects to this drug other than weight gain. And, I hope it's not the placebo effect, but I swear this stuff works the first day. I can feel my anxiety riddled, tense muscles loosening more and more. Give it a try! It's worth a shot to feel better!"


"Initially helped with lethargy and apathy, never got over 150 mg or 3 months, began having electric shock like feelings, tingling.  Had to discontinue."


"I've tried several medications and so far this one has been the best anti-depressant that prevents panic attacks. I used to have at least three a day, now I only get them in extreme circumstances like when a family member passed away.
It used to be dangerous for me to drive since events on the road would trigger a panic attack. Life is a lot easier on Zoloft."


"Age 22. I have no doubt Nexplanon works as birth control. The only downside for me was the side effects. I got it inserted a few days after my cycle. I noticed my next cycle came a little earlier. I've had it for about 8 months. My cycles are so close together its really difficult to tell when one has ended and a new one has started. I usually don't bleed heavy, just every now and then but it has been a constant flow. It gets really annoying always being on my period. I thought it would end soon. I'm also a lot moodier and get depressed a lot. I'm having it removed, its just not for me."


"Imagine being pregnant and on your period at the same time -- without bleeding -- for months. That's what this pill is like. Countless pregnancy tests bought -- because surely all of this bloating, cramping, weight gain, fatigue, EXTREMELY sore and swollen boobs means I'm pregnant! Except no. This is just life now, courtesy of Camila. I ignored the negative reviews. I gave it 6 months. It's awful. And less effective than combo pills. Needless to say, I'm stopping immediately."


"I haven't found anything that works on my migraine as well as Fiorinal with Codeine but constipation is a problem with too many doses, but still doesn't compare to migraine pain just take sparingly."


"i was prescribed this crap almost 18 months ago and it has nearly killed me. Bad sleep to start with,tired all the time, dizzy, hard to breath and I couldn't do anything without gasping . I stopped this 3 days ago and its a friggin miracle. I feel great I can  breath, can walk with gasping  and had a good  sleep last night. Well yes it could  be something else.  ---I have been to cardiologist --gastroenterogist-- and 3 more and they didn't see the relationship. Crap even had a angiogram after 2 STENTS that were done. Last angio said no need for stent and after that still felt terrible with symptoms above. I stopped tamsulosin and feel great. What a friggin joke medicine"


"This medicine has improved my depression dramatically. I feel calm, am able to focus and get things done, but not with the manic rush of another medicine I used to take. Hopefully will help me lose weight over time."


"I've been on the generic version of this medication for two years now and everything is great except I've gained over 40 lbs."


"Prescribed Ocella for POCS (polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) which can cause severe cystic acne that I had. Have been on it for 10 years. It was a miracle, acne is gone.  To prevent the mood swings and acne flare ups during the inert week each month, I had my OBGYN write prescription for 3 months straight. Now only have period & mood swings 4 times/yr instead of 12.  Other pills caused anxiety attacks, I have felt most normal on this pill.  The downside is I have no libido, but I am 40 so I guess I should expect some decrease at my age anyway."


"I am 140 lb, 29 year old woman. I was prescribed 150 mg of Venlafaxine XR. I only took it for 5 days due to the horrendous side effects. I experienced dry mouth, excessive sweating, blurred vision, constipation, and increased heart rate. I wasn't on it long enough to determine its effectiveness; I wasn't willing to deal with side effects. My doctor switched me to Wellbutrin and I have not experienced any withdrawal symptoms."


"I take two 8 mcg capsules daily and it does work without any side effects except I have had some mild headaches but don't know if it is from the Amitiza or not.  It has really helped with my constipation, but I do get quite a bit of gas and have to go to the bathroom more times a day, but that is better than constipation."


"I used NuvaRing for about 18 months.  Very effective birth control, easy to use, easy to remember.  Most of the time, you forget it's there.  I did feel it during sex and sometimes my partner did as well.  Easy fix - simply remove right before he enters you and promptly replace after sex.

I'm finally realizing I may have had some side effects. I was very emotional - crying a lot and feeling anxious (on edge) at times, often feeling a significant lack of energy/motivation. All this was unusual for me and now I'm realizing that maybe it caused me to have some mild depression.

Also, I had perpetual discharge. I'm not sure I would go so far as to call it a yeast infection because there wasn't any burning or itching...just the discharge everyday."


"My son was on risperidone at 4 years old for aggression associated with Autism. This medication has changed his life. No more aggression and very happy. He is now 8 and doing great. We did attempt to take him off to see if he still needed the medication at age 7 and all his past behaviors, hitting, kicking, swearing, crying came back immediately. With my son we could not miss a dose and has to be given at the same time each day. He is now on 3x per day 0.5 given at school by nurse for afternoons. He has had no major side effects. He is very tall and very skinny. When he first got on the medication he became overweight, we changed his diet to more fruit and protein and the weight came off quickly. Highly recommend this medication."


"Took the pill about 22 hours after our condom broke. I personally had no bad side effects. Got my period 5 days after I took the pill, much earlier than expected but a huge relief! All the horror stories I heard made me afraid to take the pill, but if it's an emergency Plan B is a very responsible and safe choice."


"I was prescribed this medication for chronic severe neck pain.  I was taking 50mg per day.  While it worked to eliminate pain, I experienced constant nausea, vomiting, light headedness, and many symptoms of serotonin syndrome since I also take celexa each day.  Seroonin syndrome is serious and dangerous and can increase the likelihood of seizures.  Also, I'm taking this medication at night and it keeps me awake all night instead of allowing a good night's rest.  "


"I started off on the highest mg which is 37.5 and it has worked very well for me. In my first month I had lost 26lbs and in 6 months, I lost a total of 90lbs. I DID NOT EAT HEALTHY NOR DID I EXERCISE. I took a break from it a couple of months back because it's not safe to take it for an extended period of time due to the fact that it takes a toll on your liver. I just got back on it again yesterday. It will cause you to have DRY MOUTH, CONSTIPATION, URGES TO DRINK LOTS OF WATER, ENERGY, ABILITY TO STAY FOCUSED, INSOMNIA, FAST HEART RATE, MOOD SWINGS, NAUSEA AND EASES BODY PAIN. I have a heart murmur and panic attacks so after taking this medication, I notice it gets harder for me to breath as the day goes by."


"I was taking Ultram ER 100 mg once a day along with Lyrica with no real relief. My doctor upped my Ultram to 200 mg once a day and I feel much better. I can't believe the difference the dosage makes. Off course, being time release it does take a while to kick in, but I found I can work a longer day sometimes."


"Have been taking this medicine for the past 17 weeks with severe hyperemesis. Have been hospitalized 7 times with dehydration. This was mainly when I had the flu on top of the morning sickness. Zofran is a really great medicine, I'm on 8mg three times a day. Side effects include lack of appetite and constipation. But the benefits far outweigh the risk of not having it. I am able to eat and drink what I need to keep this baby growing and although I am still not able to return to work, I am able to do day to day tasks. In Australia this isn't covered by any insurance at all and for the 8mg they are $120 for 10 tablets so at 3 a day and not being able to work it is costing us a fortune but again on the positive side the baby is healthy!"


"Have been on Livalo (2 mg.) for almost 2 months and have not noticed any side effects yet.

Will have blood test in another month and will see if it helped lower my Cholesterol. Previously

had taken Crestor for 2 years and it worked lowering my levels but started getting sharp pain in my bi-ceps. Felt like a needle was being driven into them. Would last about 2 to 3 seconds and then not re-occur for another couple of hours or a day.

I'm a 60 year old male who leads an active lifestyle."


"I had a herniated disc some 20 years ago and have never forgotten how effective Naproxen was at alleviating my condition. The results were astounding. Walked into a doctors surgery bent over almost double with severe sciatica. Prescribed Naproxen and took it immediately. Within 60 minutes I was walking like normal! I normally don't make comments on these kinds of thing but if it works even in a small number of people like it did me I am happy to share my experience. Try it nothing to lose no side effects I was aware of."


"I've taken Yasmin for 3 days the second day I had calf pain in my right leg felt it a lot with walking was hoping it would go away next day but that night waking up at 5am throwing up and still feel the calf pain. I wished this worked for me cause it seemed best for my acne."


"I have been on Beyaz for about two years and never noticed any negative side effects. My cramps and period length were reduced significantly and I have loved this pill. Would definitely recommend."


"At one time I was taking as much as 5 different blood pressure medicines at a time trying to find something that would lower it from around 200/110. After a year of that I changed doctors and I was given Micardis HCT 80/12.5. That was four or five years ago and my BP is now averaging 128/74.  If there are any side effects I sure haven't noticed."