"I told myself that if a miracle happened and this worked, that I would write a review. Let me start off by saying that this drug, literally, saved my LIFE. I've always battled anxiety and panic attacks, and was on a small dose of Paxil and that seemed to take the edge off. I took it on and off for years. After I had my second baby at 28, I got terrible postpartum depression. I had thoughts of suicide, racing thought constantly, couldn't nap and took forever to fall asleep at night. I literally spent three months just thinking and obsessing over how horrible I felt. I wanted to crawl out of my skin and die. I was barely showering, brushing my teeth and hair and would stay in the same sweatpants and shirt for days. I could go on forever by I'll get to the point. After three months of pure hell, I went to my doctor for help. I was prescribed 50 ML of Zoloft. After being on it for 4 weeks, I stopped taking it because it wasn't working. After going another 2 weeks feeling miserable, I went to my doctor again.  She recommended we up the dose and stay on it for atleast 6 weeks. Well, after two weeks on 100 ML, I realized I was feeling better. I would go minutes without thinking negatively, then I would go hours, then full days. It feels SO good to feel like myself again. I truly thought I would be miserable forever. Please get help and try something if you are feeling terrible. Everyone is curable with the right drug and right dose. I wish I got help sooner. TRY THIS! It will work! If for some reason it doesn't, try something else! GET HELP NOW! I was doing the same thing you are - googling all types of antidepressants convinced there was no cure and they would never work. Stop spending your life wondering when you will be yourself again. You WILL get better and be 100% your old self again with an antidepressant!"


"I love Nuvaring. The first birth control I ever used that is no hassle, no major side effects, well some minor is the vaginal infection (but plain yogurt with active culture will do the job and take care of it) and yes it does decrease your sex drive. I don't have mood swings and no weight gain. I love it and will stick to using it."


"My Dr. prescribed this drug to lower my triglycerides. My numbers went from over 1400 down to 425 in three months. I continue to take this drug and have seen additional drop in my triglyceride numbers. I have had angioplasty with cardiac stent and diagnosed with CAD also Type 2 diabetic so I know the importance of getting my cholesterol under control. The drug is rather expensive though."


"I was prescribed a 3 day, 500mg dosage. It got 5x worse within the first two days which had me scared for day 3. My throat was so swollen that I haven't eaten since Friday. Today is Monday. I have made absolutely no progress. I am 20 years old, 6'4, 220lbs and very fit. I usually eat 5,000 calories a day in order to stay full because I am very active. Nothing has been worse than the pain from this strep throat, and this medicine hasn't helped at all."


"Okay so I got my nexplanon implant about 7 months ago and have bled EVERY SINGLE DAY! It was embarrassing and annoying and made me so self conscious. I couldn't have sex without bleeding and making a mess . I hated it . Mood and depression also worsened , but officially after 7 whole months . I have stopped bleeding! It's only been two weeks, hopefully it doesn't come back or I will get it removed . I recommend to try something else !"


"I have been on a variety of birth control pills for 15 years now, and Junel is by far the worst medication I have ever experienced.  Immediately I experienced severe mood swings and depression.  I stayed on Junel for 2 months, but nothing ever improved.  3 years later, a new doctor accidentally prescribed Junel to me, and I decided to try it again.  Again, immediate mood swings, depression, etc.  "


"Vyvanse is a wonderfully great med. For about the first month you take it. I'm on 70 mg and have been for a little over a year. It worked just as I wanted it to but the started to wear off and now I only feel the affect for about 3 hours then I get angry really fast. Also if I forget to take my morning doseage I just feel like I'm dying all day so I rate it 7/10"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I had been suffering from a mood disorder related to my menstrual cycle, so my doctor gave me samples of Safyral to boost my hormone level. I immediately felt fantastic. I was happy and alert. It was like taking an antidepressant--I didn't realize how bad I'd been feeling until I had something to take it all away. Unfortunately, less than a week into the sample pack, I started getting unusual sharp pains in my left leg and foot. Then, twice in the same day, I felt a shocking pain on the right side of my head/face/neck, so bad I instinctively curled up and held my head. I stopped taking the pill and felt no more pains. One dr. told me it did not sound like blood clots, which I believe; my main dr. thought I was just crazy."


"This medication definitely reacts differently for everyone. This is my ninth birth control I've been on in my life. I used to get cystic acne terribly on my face and every birth control has had a different side effect for me. This one has been pretty bad. I no longer have terrible cystic acne on my face, but now it has appeared all over my back. Also, if you are taking depression medication, I really don't recommend. This has absolutely made me more depressed and I've also gained a lot of weight after almost 3 months of it. I think the pill makes me need to emotional eat."


"After 2 days of treatment on Geodon I started to hallucinate and panic.  I was so scared that I was going to stay that way permanently. "


"Yeah  I really had no side effects during the pills except for fatigue and the occasional shooting pain in the liver area. After I was finished with my dosage I started having pain in my liver this went on for about two months (I was drinking a lot though). Now I feel as fit as a fiddle and energy is back no pains and I can have a glass wine from time to time."


"Finally after many years of increased pain from osteoarthritis a renowned pain clinic prescribed the duragesic patch. It was far more effective than any other medication."


"I take these every 6 hours for my ankle and they really work and help out with pain. Make sure you take stool softner though."


"Frankly, I’m surprised by the bad reviews. My constipation is severe. It at one point sent me to the emergency room. Reason? A stimulant laxative. Never again. I have never been a “1/2 pill is too much girl”. Movantik doesn’t overwhelm my body.
My husband lost his mother to a burst bowel so he is especially concerned. Never was a “poop a day girl” either. Having found Movantik is why I’m breathing a sigh of relief. If I can ever get off the opioids, it will be a happy day. But until then, I thank the Movantic developers. True I, on occasion, will take a nausea pill but I did that before Movantik. Now you can’t pry it from my cold dead hands!!! It helps me and our piece of mind to have Movantik assist me."


"Had increased heart rate and shortness of breath just after a few hours of taking it followed by severe nausea and vomiting over night. The next day felt extremely week and tired with light nausea and no appetite. My stomach and lower back were sensitive to the touch and achy.  I was prescribed this two separate times in a  year and both times had this reaction. Both times the doctors stopped it's use and prescribed something else."


"Do yourself a favor and don't get this. I have had MULTIPLE problems on this that I have never had before hand. Since this has been inserted August 2015 I now have constant severe acne, I have put on 40 lbs that I can not lose no matter how hard I try, and it has effected me mentally and emotionally. I now have a foggy thought process and have a hard time making decisions as well as anxiety and slight depression- which I've never EVER had before. The only thing that kept me on this is that it stopped my periods which was convenient... But not worth it.  Please don't do this to yourself, I have stretch marks from the weight gain... I am scared from this. Never have I gained weight like this in my life. I'm getting it out in 2 days. Cant wait"


"I was having severe insomnia to the point where I was only getting 1-2 hours, at the most, of sleep a night. I started to hallucinate after a few days of this and was prescribed Ambien. It works fast (within 10 minutes after kicking in to fall asleep), but I only sleep 4-5 hours on it and then wake up refreshed. I don't get my full 7-8 hours. Not sure what's up with that. I tried Ambien CR and it took longer to fall asleep on that and I still only got around 4-5 hours of sleep on the CR version. I still use Ambien and it's better than Lunesta which gave me a nasty taste in my mouth and didn't even make me tired. Overall, I recommend Ambien."


"Started this medicine 6 weeks ago and have lost 10 lbs. I have been watching my diet and walk/jog 2.5 miles 5 days a week with other exercises. I have a hypothyroidism making it very difficult to lose weight. Was on this medicine one other time 1.5 years ago for a month straight and realized that my body is immune to it after one week.  Now I take it 1 week on, 1 week off.  I notice lots of energy and dry mouth and a happy feeling for the first 4 days and then I start feeling sad, which then goes away in about 4 more days. I have also noticed vision changes in my right eye which I plan to see my eye doctor about.  All in all I recommend Phentermine as I would never have lost the weight or had the energy to make the necessary changes."


"After years of constipation and self made yet uncomfortable bowel movements Linzess saved me. After laxatives and supplements stopped working I finally went to the Dr and he prescribed Linzess.  Don't know what I'd do without this medication."


"My doctor put me on this birth control 6 weeks after I had my son. I told him my periods are really heavy an the cramping (no lie) felt like I was having really bad contractions. My appointment was on a Monday so he told me to take Sunday and Monday together, and I was already on my period for 3 days so my check up was a little awkward. He told me it would help with my cramps and lighten/shorten my period. Well, the next day my period was just about gone and I had no cramping whatsoever."


"I have tried Flomax, Cardura and Cialis and by far, Cialis is the best, however, it is the most expensive."


"I've had severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis for over 35 years.  I have been on everything to treat psoriasis and or the rheumatoid NOTHING really helped. Nothing ever cleared my skin. Started Taltz January 2017 within a month I had completely clear skin and had less pain and  stiffness with the rheumatoid.  July 2017 I had a flare with the rheumatoid Dr. took me off Taltz, put me on actemra. It's been a disaster! Psoriasis is back! It's so bad that it's unbearable and there's no improvement with the rheumatoid, it's getting worse! Saw my Dr. last week literally begged to go back on Taltz, Dr agreed I'm counting the days until I start Taltz again,  I'll NEVER go off it again. I can not wait to have clear skin again.  Taltz is AWESOME!"


"I was put on this for my anxiety disorder and my bulimia/anorexia. I was put on 5 mg and than bumped up to 15 mg over a months times. I started this drug three months ago and last month I had to be taken off. I had bruises all over my legs, I had no energy, I would fall asleep at 10pm and wake up at noon the next day and be taking a nap at 3pm. My anxiety improved some but those side effects were too much."


"Patient has had diarrhea at times since beginning this medicine nearly a year ago."


"Omg...I was so excited after I tried this the first day! I had forgotten what I looked like without red cheeks. But then after the second day I had a few bumps on my cheeks and the redness did not disappear like it did the day before. Tried it again and now my cheeks are VERY red & hot.
This must not work on fair skin. I'm disappointed in this product. I look worse now than I did before I tried it."


"I was given Linzess from my VA GI doctor. At first it didn't work and I had these explosive episodes of diarrhea, the Dr said to cut back on it which I did. All I can say is that it works for me. I haven't had any tummy spasms. I go to the restroom more often. After years of trying to figure out what was wrong I can honestly say I am happy with the results."


"I have been taking this pill for 9 days. So far I haven't noticed anything too extreme, which is good. I have noticed that I'm feeling bloated more than anything. I have gained a few pounds earlier in my cycle than I usually do, but I'm not above my normal range before I started taking the pill. I'm hoping that I don't continue to gain any weight. I track my diet, so if I gain more weight than the usual monthly water weight, I'll be very surprised. I've noticed moodiness a bit, but nothing I can't control. I get more upset and irritated with smaller things than usual, but I hear that goes away eventually. My skin hasn't broken out at all, really. My breasts feel a tad bit tender and swollen, but nothing painful as of yet."


"Horrible I get breakthrough bleeding weeks before my period and then it lasts for what feels like forever.....switching to a different birth control in 2 weeks.....HORRIBLE"


"I began this birth control when I was 17 and my experience wasn't pleasant. I began taking Microgestion Fe 1/20 in June 2015. When I first began the pill, I had pretty bad nausea and was extremely emotional for the first month. On my second month, I became depressed and began to have anxiety attacks for just about everything. When my boyfriend and I would have relations he would tell me I was shedding more hair than normal. I paid more attention to it and my scalp began to hurt as if I had my hair in a ponytail and just took it out. Every time I'd shower or brush my hair chunks would come out, by the third month I had lost about 30% of my hair and had noticeable bald spots. Not a pleasant experience. Life got better when I stopped taking it"


"I started Adipex a year ago. Lost 50lbs in 3mos. Then got pregnant. Had him 2 months ago. And only gained 15lbs during and lost right away. But I still didn't reach my goal. So I'm on it again. I'm on day 4 and down 5lbs. I love this pill! Never exercised or dieted before but I'm going try this time."


"Had an extremely painful foot condition, which turned out to be gout. The tramadol helped relieve the extreme pain."


"This birth control is great, better than I was was on before and that was the NuvaRing. This pill is easy to take. Some cramping here and there before my period but I always get my period the third day of my iron pills. But there's a down side. I wear contacts, I prefer them so much more than my glasses but sometimes my contacts will start getting super blurry and I can't see at all. Sometimes I'll put in my contacts and leave the house, and while I'm driving my contacts start blurring up so I'll have to pull over and take them out and put on my glasses. That's the only downside of this pill if you wear contacts."


"I felt like someone hit me in the back one day, it throbbed and felt swollen. It bothered me for a few hours. Two weeks later I couldn't pee and it hurt so bad I went to ER. They did cat scan to find a 6mm kidney stone in my ureter.  They started me on Flomax. I followed up with my doctor and 2 weeks later I passed it with no pain except a little pain when I peed.   I don't know if it were the Flomax or chanca piedra that I bought did it  But it was painless and I was so worried.   Now I will take it to my doctor to be analyzed."


"Sertraline has helped me so much. About a year ago I took a phsyc. test with my doctor (phsycologist). I was recommended to go on medication by her and so I took my results to my actual doctor and went over it with her. She decided to first put me on Prozac, it made my depression ease but my anger way worse. So then she put me on sertraline. Now I'm not so nervous around people. I used to always stay where I could see everyone but now I'm more at ease with my anxiety and can function and talk smoothly. I don't get angry (barely anymore) and when I do it's not near as bad as it was. I used to be always sad too. But now it's like when I wake up, I'm happy and wanting to do things again! Thank you Sertraline!"


"I'm 84 years old and have been using Levitra about 8 years. I take 5 mg on an empty stomach in the morning and get a good erection in about 25 minutes. We have intercourse once a week and Levitra has never failed me. If I take it without an empty stomach it takes a higher dosage. I have found a source of generic Levitra which reduces the cost considerably. I buy the 20mg tablet and split it into four pieces."


"Trazodone may have helped me to get some sleep with a lot of weird dreams, but it has also caused me to have a lot of irritability, lack of concentration, mood swings, etc. "


"I have been on Yaz for 2 months now to fix my newly discovered hormonal imbalance. I felt the effects of the pill after a week. I am far more emotional and am seriously depressed. Major mood swings. On a happier note my periods are regular and last 4 days with little cramping and little to no bloating. Above all I do not feel myself. Once my 3 month trial is done I'm definitely going to explore my options and steer away from birth control. I do not feel myself anymore."


"While it did the job the taste was TERRIBLE!  I tried breaking it down into even portions and using the chaser but even that didn't help. Hope I don't have to go through this again any time soon!"


"I got the skyla IUD about 3 months ago and there are definitely pros and cons. the insertation was painful for maybe a minute then I had constant cramping for about a week but nothing ibuprofen and a heating pad couldn't take care of. I had spotting for about a month (until after my first period with skyla). My boyfriend and I have not have any problems with it during sex so far. For the last few weeks i have been experiencing major fluctuations with my moods.  I'm not 100% sure if it's related to the iud but it's been awful with a lot of crying randomly over dumb things and going from angry to happy and vice versa in a split second, I'm hoping this will resolve and go away soon!"


"Suppresses all stress on my nerves I sleep all night without any interruptions.  If you have to wake up early in the morning, take it early night hours. I've been seizure free for 8 years since I've been taking clobazepam"


"I had psoriasis on about 85% of my body before I started on the Stelara.  I have used virtually all the immunosuppressant medications in the past: Enbrel, Raptiva, Humira, just to name a few.  They all did well for a few months, but always ended up not working.  Even when they were working, I always had patches on my legs and scalp that wouldn't go away.  Not with Stelara.  A week after my first injection, the flakiness was gone, with the red quickly fading to pink.  A month later, I had my second and within 2 weeks all spots were gone.  I have now been on the medication for over a year and am currently completely free of any plague, no redness, no maddening itch.  I go and have an injection every 3 months.  Best medicine ever."


"Okay I promised myself that if it worked that I would post a review on here. My fiancé and I had unprotected sex and he came inside me so I took Plan B right after, like an hour. I have taken Plan B two other times when I got scared and it never failed. I'm not ready to have another kid, as we have a 4 year old. I realized after that I was mid ovulation that night and due any time. I'm irregular so I can't pinpoint. I read online that Plan B will not work during ovulation and it will actually increase my chances of getting pregnant. So I came here and most of you eased my mind! So here I am 2 weeks later and my period is right on time. I will gladly take the most painful period taen by pregnant at my wedding! It does work!"


"I have Lupus and Sciatica and have tried every pain medicine that is available. Methadone has changed my life. I am able to do way more than lay in the bed all day in pain. I am not pain free, but it is tolerable for once and that is a huge blessing!"


"I have suffered from migraines for many years. Over the years I have had many tests done and taken numerous medications for any kind of relief from the pain. The one and only thing I have found to help me so far has been Relpax. While it is expensive, even with a co-pay, I would pay any amount of money for this drug. In fact I normally cut my 40mg tablet in half and usually this is still enough to knock out my migraine pain and nausea within 2 hours. In my opinion this is a miracle drug."


"The side effects were almost unbearable the first month. The second month has been better now that I am used to Coreg. Feeling so much better now. My Left Ventricular Dysfunction has improved."


"I took 2 pills and within an hour I had severe stomach pain and profuse sweating. I felt extremely weak and worried I'd need to go to the ER. After about 15 minutes of extreme pain my bowel movement gushed and was not gentle as stated.  I will never take this again."


"Decent drug for nausea, but did not cure my vertigo, only the nauseated feeling you get from vertigo."


"I have been on birth control for five years. I started off with Ortho Tri-cyclen and then switched to Sprintec. I was on it for more than 3 yrs, and then I started experiencing mood swings, and dizziness. My doctor switched me to Junel 1/20, which is compared to Loestrin. It ended up being worse, I had irregular periods and skipped most of them. I have gone back to Sprintec, but I think my body has had enough. Everyone's body reacts differently, so if you haven't been on birth control as long as me, I say go for it. For 3 years I had no problems."


"I felt like a zombie while taking it. I tried it at different doses, different times and it never made any difference. Sure, the major mood swings were gone, but I stayed mostly sullen and indifferent. I have been off it and on Paxil for six months and I firmly believe the change gave me my life back."


"I have used Altace for more than 5 years with excellent results and no side effects."


"For 3 1/2 years I have been getting Aranesp injections for my CML and it has really helped keep my red blood count since I have chronic anemia."


"I have 4 slipped discs and a self fusing spine and I'm only 36. I have terrible OA in my spine that's hereditary. I failed epidural injections. The nerve pain kept me in bed crying most days and I couldn't be a wife or mom. I started on Norco, then moved to Ocycodone. They added neurontin and nothing took care of the burning shooting pain that was at the base of my skull and down my left arm. I got interminent relief for one year. I changed doctors and they put me on Nucynta ER 250mg once a day! I can honestly say I am pain free. I only take this and an anti inflammatory. I will say the consistent side effect is Nausea Vomiting and no appetite. I don't mind it as I'm finally pain free and I just eat small meals!"


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"This was my first colonoscopy and was very nervous but with prepopik is was so easy, no pain and cramping and very easy to drink. I was worried I didn't empty enough but doctor said I was completely clean!"


"I have been using Zioptan for a little over a year.  I had developed allergies to the preservatives in my previous drops and Zioptan has been a wonderful change.  My pressures are normal and the swelling, itching and peeling of my eyelids and the skin around my eyes has totally cleared up.  "


"This was my first birth control and I found a few pros and cons with it. I used it for 3 months. Pros: shorter and lighter period, and little to no cramps. Cons: vaginal dryness, vaginal sensitivity, very low sex drive, very bad acne. I switched to another pill since it wasn't for me. However, just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't work for other people."


"Side pains weak legs, muscle stiffness and poking pains in stomach."


"Although it has only been a week of using Aviane, I have to say that I love it. I've been on the patch and it definitely made me moody, to the point where I would cry constantly and randomly. It made me gain 10 lbs in a week and I just hated it so much. Aviane so far, is amazing. I've been at my lowest weight (during my period), I've lost my appetite though, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. No bloating, no break outs, but I am experiencing longer period flow. But it's only been the first week. So fingers cross that this will keep being amazing to me."


"I have been taking Victoza 1.2mg for about a year along with 1000mg Metformin 2x per day. When I first started it I was on the 0.6mg dose and I had zero side effects but since upping to 1.2mg I have had constant nausea and very little appetite. I occasionally will get powerful sulfur burps followed by vomiting. The medicine does keep my sugar under control, my last A1C was 6.0. "


"This medication works very well and I've had no side effects that I wasn't already having by taking Norco.  It's very effective and keeps my pain from getting too high so I don't require a lot of other pills to bring my pain level down.  The only thing I don't like is that my insurance declined my coverage stating they didn't feel it was needed.  How my INSURANCE can determine that is crazy.  My doctor prescribed it for a reason.  Love this medication.  I'm able to function and work and am never sleepy at work."


"This drug works miracles.  I went on vacation with family, had dinner at a non-American food buffet. I was careful what I ate but got sick before we left the restaurant. 3 weeks of misery, called the doctor, got rifaximin, and was feeling 90% improved by second day of treatment.  Amazing-amazing-amazing drug!"


"Though I could only check the MDD box, I also suffered from anxiety attacks and social anxiety.  There were also several other problems that effexor XR seemed to control or help control.  Depression is painful emotionally, mentally and physically, without the some kind of relief I would have been institutionalized.  For maximum effectiveness, counseling by a person trained in all aspects of the disorder is the only one I found to help bring me back to a realistic understanding of how to heal.  Interestingly, I found several psychiatrists that attempted counseling and were totally inept in their efforts."


"Pros:

- 14 days on it and haven't THOUGHT about eating(lost 29 pounds).
- haven't thought of smoking a cig.
- I'm suddenly outgoing and happy.

The Cons:

- have not slept more than 3 hours for 14 days.
- I am severely on edge from day 9-14. Had a panic attack going to work and yesterday was foaming at the mouth in a road rage incident where I became almost homicidal.

For a minute, I thought I found a miracle, but I realized today that I can't handle this extra anxiety. Supposedly it goes away after a few weeks, but I don't think I can handle a few more weeks of this."


"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex and although he pulled out, I wanted to be careful so I took Plan B about 8 hours later. I felt fine after taking it but did get a little nauseous about 10 hours later. Happy to report my period came yesterday which is a week earlier than normal. It is a lot heavier than my normal one though. I couldn't be more relieved. It's a scary process to go through, but go about your days normally and don't stress about it."


"After I started taking Junel I got my period and I've had it for over 2 weeks. It's pretty heavy and I have bad cramps. Hopefully it will go away or I am going to discontinue it."


"Only take when needed. Mainly for it's sedative effects, though that doesn't always seem to work. Especially if I've been taking them for a few days in a row."


"I have been on 20mg for about 6 years. Some annoying side effects as itching back, and feet, muscle spasms, tingling but could pretty much handle them. Then went to the 40mg. Not good. For a few months was okay but then the severe heart palpitations, Tingling in head and face, muscle spasms that would would wake me up. Neuro said was not meds and kept giving me something for anxiety. Nothing helped so I figured it was me and would have to live with it. Decided to go off and see if that helped. Has been a week and a half and I feel the symptoms fading away already.  Don't know if I will go back to 20mg or just stay off of it.  I can't live with the harsh side effects of the 40mg."


"This is the first prescription I've taken for irritable bowel syndrome, it worked very well but I could not continue taking it because of the severe side effects. It gave me the most extreme dry mouth I've ever had and dry eyes too. I had to stop taking it because the side effects were not just a little bothersome but they were severe and intense."


"I have major bi-polar disorder as well as severe depression and PTSD. This med (along with Seroquel and Wellbutrin) has been a literal lifesaver. For the first time in my life my moods are stable as well as manageable."


"I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks since  I was 19 really bad I wss on every benzodiazepine   know to man now I take 800 mg gaba a day for long time my panic disorder is really bad but im telling you the gaba will help  god bless people with panic disorder I know how it feels Susan"


"28, never had kids. So I had skyla put in the 19th of November. The experience of having it put in is something I wasn't prepared for. It wasn't that it was cramps, I felt more of intense pressure then anything else. 9.5/10 pain.  I'm now a week in to having it and let me tell you, I am an emotional wreck. One minute I am happy, next I'm definitely not!  I have no idea how long this is going to last, but I sure as hope not for long. It's ridiculous. Now, as for the bleeding. I have not had any of the spotting, or anything of the sort. So that's a plus. Occasionally I will feel slight cramps but only really minor. As for the sex part, my partner has felt the wire or thread a few time during intercourse. So thats not fun.."


"I was on Gianvi for two years and just stopped taking it because side effects were getting to me. PRO: cheap, cleared up my ache and prevented pregnancy. For several months it reduced my migraines and I felt no mood changes. CON: Over time, my migraines got horrible and more frequent, breasts increased a cup size, felt in a constant 'brain fog', had constant breakthrough bleeding that started triggering bacterial vaginosis infections and got vaginal dryness. I think this may work for you if you aren't sensitive to hormones."


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


"I inserted the egg around 12 last night.. It is now 5 and I am up sitting on the toilet with a wayyyy more horrible itch than I had before!! I used the meds in hope to knock out the yeast infection while it was bearable.. Great to know taking the medicine makes it worse!! I have been sitting on the toilet for an hour, trying to cure my itch without bleeding!!!"


"I have been taking this medicine for 2 weeks now and I have lost 5 lbs. I really haven't completly changed my diet as of yet just cut back; But I am happy to report that I have not experienced any side affects at this time. For the ones with nausea I suggest eating a few saltiness crackers and plenty of water. Good Luck on your new journey"


"I've been using Epiduo Gel for 4 weeks now and I'm starting to see good results this forth week. First week, I had itchy skin and my face felt dry and red. Second week I started peeling, with no real noticable changes. Third week I started to notice my acne shrinking and became less red. Even my family and work friends mentioned how much better my face was looking. Now being in the forth week, I only have a few acne spots and my face is less red. Will be continuing on with it due to seeing good results. I reccomend this acje product if you are serious about getting rid of those annoying spots! It does take a lot of patience. But I promise, it is worth it! Stick with it."


"living in UK i doubt if the ingredients are changed in zovirax here but I've been getting cold sores (mayby 10-15 a year..) since I was little and have always been using zovirax and now more commonly the compeed patches. The stuff is useless if anything it spreads it around even though I keep immaculate hygene with them, only using cotton but to apply etc. The only thing the cream seems to do is hold it at the stage its at and as soon as the cream is off for more than half a day it erupts again... I can have the cream on for ten days at a time.
NOT CHEAP AND NOT EFFECTIVE. HELP"


"On 4th month of this new pill.  I was told to stop beyaz immediately because of my optical migraines.  I now have no periods which I wasn't having much anyway, but side effects are horrible!!!!  Waiting for doc to call me now.  Hands swell and joints hurt, optical migraine twice already on it, regular headaches now all the time, body aches in arms and ankles, emergency room for severe neck spasms after not being in ER for 20 years.  Not sure all this is from pill, but I am healthy and don't get colds or anything and all this started when switched to this pill.  OH and this pill can cause ovarian cysts.  UNHAPPY"


"Not as scary to give youself an injection as everyone seems to think: needles are very tiny, takes a quick minute so. No having to sit upright for 1/2 hour or other limitations. Had no side effects - have used it for 16 months."


"I've scrolled through about 3 pages of comments but I have failed to find one of the side effects I'm now thankfully free of.  I had an INSATIABLE appetite for sugar, namely chocolate.  But if none happened to be available and I was desperate, I'd just pour a cup of sugar and eat it with a spoon.  I actually lost weight during the time I took it, but every evening I'd need to eat enough sugar for 10 people to curb the craving.  Secondly, it was TERRIBLE for sex drive.  Absolutely horrid.  Overall this medicine was helpful for me, I'm in the process of dosing down now. which IS an awful process.  Make sure to do what your doctor says.  I'm doing it the right way and still have insomnia, rapid heart beat and brain zaps."


"Have had 2 or 3 migraines a year give or take, since I was 16, now 38. I have never found anything that remotely helped until a friend recommended diclofenac... WOW  2x 25mg and 30mins and its like nothing ever happened.

Have only used it twice but worked both times. I don't like using any kind of medicine usually, but not having to go through torturous 12hr ordeals is what medicines are for."


"ATTENTION TO ALL TEEN GIRLS WHO ARE SCARED!!!!!! I stayed the night at my boyfriends ON the 29th of January. We had intercourse and he finished inside me. I WAS FREAKED OUT!!!! I am only 18!! I am on depo. But started a week and 5 days before this happened.! I was scared. The next night about 7-8 hours after this happened my mom took me to get the morning after pill. I had little to no side effects. I was tired and I was craving a lot of food.  I was scared cause I didn't get my period. But I found out. WITH DEPO YOU WONT GET A PERIOD. It's been about 29 days since this experience. Still haven't gotten my period. IM NOT PREGNANT. I am not worried. So If your a teenager girl. Who is sitting on her laptop or cell phone scared. THIS PILL WORKS"


"I have been on Copaxone for 12 years. I have had ups and downs with this medicine but never anything real bad. I did have some swollen lymph nodes in my groin that we assumed was from the Copaxone. I went off the medicine for a month and they started to go down. I went back on Copaxone after a flare from being off the medicine and haven't looked back. I think its a great medicine. I inject it myself mostly and my wife does it the rest of the time. I don't use my arms because when you get a muscle injection it is quite painful. I miss one here and there, to give myself a night without a needle. I have had very good luck with this medicine and hope it continues for years to come. "


"I went from a full breakout of psoriasis on both arms and legs to clear skin on the first tube of Ultravate ointment. I would keep using it but the cost is just to hi for me. I am on medicare and have Humana Advantage but the cost is over 200.00. If it was 10.00 per prescription as the said i would have clear skin. I have been fighting psoriasis for 40 years."


"Atenolol put me back in the game. Prior to having this prescription I could only rarely drive across bridges. My work output was low because I had too many panic attacks to even go to work more than 2 days a week.

Anyway its been great!"


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


"This is amazing I've been on it for 3 months and my period is only 2 days and very light, as before it would last up to 8 days and was extremely painful. The only side effect I had was some nausea, but that went away after a few days. Overall this is great I would definitely recommend it."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Diagnosed with HIV 6/25/2013 with a T cell count of 373 (36%) and viraload of 136,000... Started Stribild on 9/1/2013......Became undetectable after 3 months and stayed that way ever since. After almost 2 years of treatment my T cell count is 1,150 and has remained in the thousands for quite some time. Absolutely no Side Effects! I praise God everyday and even though there is no cure here on earth, I serve a Supernatural King whose still seated on the throne! My advice to anyone is start treatment as soon as possible regardless of your CD4 count. Stribild had very minimum side effects if any at all and very easy to adhere to. Live well without shame, guilt or condemnation. Living life to the fullest!!!"


"I would recommend this to anyone. I started using Zovia 1/35 in college 20 years ago for heavy periods and this fixed it! They were light, predictable, and only lasted 3 or 4 days, so great. I had virtually no side effects, just the breasts went from a B to a C. I'm now 43 years old and my body is changing so this prescription is not working as well for me, I may need to switch, but it's just due to age at this point."


"I've been on the shot for 2 years, I've experienced no weight gain or any of the other common side affects. I have not had a single period and only spotted one time. I started the shot when I was 16, and now that I am 18, I want to change methods because it is recommended to not be on the shot for over 2 years because it can lead to osteoporosis. I have tried other methods before, such as the patch and the ring. But the shot was my favorite of them all. If I didn't have to switch methods, I would definitely stay on the shot."


"Cymbalta made me into a zombie - sleeping 20  hours a day and killing my appetite.  All with no relief from my pain or other symptoms.  "


"My wife said that my jerking legs stopped jerking now she can sleep better at nights, and I feel good too."


"It would be nice if everyone put the dosage in the message.   There could be a correlation to the score and the age of the child.  I have noticed age is usually there but if you were to list dosage, age, and sex - it would be great."


"Just started my 3rd month on Implanon for first time. First period started 1 week after inserted lasted two and half weeks, and since then I have spotted / light bleeding everyday. No real sign of another actual period yet. No sex drive. I'm willing to keep it in for a few more months as I feel ok and have not had any mental distubances on it yet. Hopefully spotting dies down and I can be more intimate with my husband again."


"I used this several years ago with good results. I haven't a clue what is in this current medication -  but the burning,  itching and swelling  I experienced was so awful I want to tear out my insides. And nothing seems to relieve it. You just have to tough it out.  The "relief" cream makes it worse. I used the 1 day formula. Can't imagine it will help with the swelling and inflammation it cause. In the future I'll use megadose probiotics.

Whoever formulated this must hate women."


"I have had really bad experiences with birth control in the past. My doctor gave me Natazia about 1 1/2 years ago and its been doing awesome since. My one and only con is that you have take it around the same time every day or it will mess with your cycle a bit (causing ovary discharge and such) but if you  miss a pill and follow your chart it should work out with no problems. It has reduced my cycle to about 2 days and reduced cramps. Highly recommend!"


"I'm going on my second month of Microgestin. I was on Seasonique before pregnancy which I had no problem with but I have a new doctor now. The first couple weeks I had light spotting and nausea but it has decreased. I had my period right before the placebo week. I have gained about 4Ibs so far and my breast have went up a cup size but that is a plus for me. I have also experienced a huge increase in sex drive which is unusual. I have no complaints so far, I just hope my periods are predictable."


"I am on my 2nd pack of Lo Loestrin fe, and I really hate it. I am constantly tired, have stomach pains all the time and I am getting whiplash from my mood swings. One minute I am fine and the next I will be a raging monster, and after that I will dissolve into tears. It has gotten SO bad that my fiance has threatened to leave until I get off of it. Calling my doctor to switch my prescription."


"my dr changed me from morphine to embeda and I hurt worse than ever.it doesn't work for me at all plus I sweat profusely and severe constipation and itching. I thought this was gonna help me have a better life. Wrong its done nothing but make me worse.so good luck people.i feel for u chronic pain patients.it seems to help people who have lite pain not chronic."


"Focal seizure"


"Worst experience ever. Acne on my face and back which I never had before. Emotions every where. I have gained 25lb in a year of having it and I work out 2-3 days a week doing kick boxing and cross fit which I never worked out before this year and I keep gaining. I have gone up 3 pant sizes. I'm getting this terrible device out of me next month."


"It was horrible. The headaches were never ending and It made me so hungry! Ive been off if it for 2 months now. Just got an the Liletta IUD put in last month and its seriously like night and day. I'm so happy I got off the pill. I'm not crazy hungry anymore and my headaches are gone!"


"I have used Monistat 1 many times and it's worked fantastically!
I used it today at 3:45 and by 6:30 I was on FIRE!  By 8:00 I swear battery acid would have felt better than this burning that I was experiencing.  I have a very high pain tolerance.  And this burning, stinging, chemical burning I was feeling is far beyond any pain tolerable level.  I was sweating, shaking, light headed and had goosebumps I was in so much pain not to mention I was also bleeding from this.

I have used this product in the past and have had no issues.  In fact, it worked great.  But this time...  I will NEVER EVER use it again.

It's 12:am now, and the pain experience had subsided maybe a notch.  It's going to be a long night..."


"I have had moderate acne since I was 13 I am now 15 I have used Duac cream for about a year. First it worked wonders and my skin cleared completely however I started to get acne on my chest and shoulders and found the cream didn't work for me in those areas I have also started to find my skin is becoming more resident to the cream so I have now been given Zineryt. Duac is definitely an amazing cream for acne maybe I will go back to it after giving my skin a break."


"I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis about 12 years ago and have been on Remicade for about 2 of those years. I am still taking Asacol and getting the Remicade infusions every 8 weeks, but I feel about 90-95% better since being on Remicade. I have not noticed any real side effects from taking Remicade, but I have heard from other patients that they have had them. I still think that if I had any side effects (with the exception) of major ones, I would stay on it as long as I can. The only thing I honestly can complain about is the cost. I would say if anyone is being told that it is an option for their ulcerative colitis or any of the other issues that are in the same family (IBS, Crohn's, etc) it is a huge help."


"I'm one of the lucky ones. I've had the Nexplanon for 3 months with no side effects. It's effective, and I love it. Initially, right after injection my hair got a little oily and I felt very fatigued, but that went away after a few days (I'm assuming that's because the hormones are most intense in the beginning). I had it inserted at the end of my period. My period has been very regular, coming in once a month. I did have a little spotting, each time about a week before my period for a few days. But it would stop, I'd have a bit of a break, and then I would have a period for 2-3 days. No weight gain. My mood is fine. No increase in acne. However, I tend to react well to hormonal birth control (no side effects with the pill or Plan B)."


"Been on for 3 weeks lost 3.5 kg. I have some nausea but still pretty hungry! Have to pay $400 per month I’ll keep going"


"First  I want to thank you all for your helpful reviews. It helped me to do my own research so I can suggest my choice of treatment to my psychiatrist, rather than just trusting the one he suggests. After being diagnosed bipolar 2, he suggested another med. I strongly advocated for Lamictal. I tapered up to 200mg, on a conservative schedule. I've had good results over the past 9 months. It definitely has lowered the instances of hypomania, or at least deescalated the intensity. It's done little to address the depression or anxiety, so we've agreed to add anti-depressant. Again, he suggested Cymbalta, which I opposed due to the all the information regarding withdrawal syndrome. We agreed on a low dose of Prozac which is going well so far."


"Like many others I took the Genomind test which told me that SSRI's were not optimal and that SNRI's were a better choice.  After 16 years and 20 different meds, I have had MUCH better success with SSRI's than SNRI's.  The test results also said that I was deficient in what Deplin could provide.  I have been taking 15mg of Deplin for almost 3 weeks now and have been experiencing some of the lowest depression that I have ever felt.  Today I woke up feeling just as miserable as I have been for the past 3 weeks so I decided not to take Deplin.  As I slumped through he morning I started to feel a wave of happiness and excitement for life come over me around 10:30am and I still feel great.  I feel like "my" normal self again. $60 wasted!"


"Before the drug, I had several days of progressively worsening symptoms, not knowing what a UTI felt like (mine was not "burning", no blood, but felt like a very painful uterine contraction). The pain was so bad it kept me up all night. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with a "very bad" UTI. After 2 days of 2x 500 mg ciprofloxacin, I started to feel better, and after 3 days, I felt nearly fully recovered.

However the potential side effects really worried me and my body started to ache. I was too scared to continue and decided based on the charts of dosages, that I would stop taking the medication after the 4th day.

Although it is VERY effective, I will ask for something different next time that has less side effects."


"This medicine worked great for the first 3 or 4 years but now I am not feeling as well and am taking 300 mg per day."


"Best cold sore product available. I've been getting cold sores for years and each outbreak usually puts me in hiding for at least a week. Denavir usually keeps it from forming into breakouts and cuts breakout times by 2/3s.

Coupons are available on the company's product site to help defray the substantial costs for the medicine. As someone who has suffered breakouts for years, I'd recommend this product at any price. But it's nice to have a coupon to make it more affordable."


"My first 3 weeks on Lupron were miserable. Painful, the heaviest period I've ever had, and just overall regretting my decision. It's now been about 2 months and I'm feeling amazing! Hot flashes and forgetfulness, yes. But the pain is almost completely gone. My pain had me bedridden some days and now my worst days just require a heating pad. I can't believe the turn around."


"Took the Plan B pill 1 hour after intercourse. I took it on an empty stomach, which you should NOT do. I felt crazy symptoms for about 1 month. It felt as if I were pregnant. I have been nauseous, tired, mood swings. Horrible feeling, and it lasted quite a while. 1 week after I had taken the pill, I got some spotting that lasted 3 days. I took 7 home pregnancy tests (all negative) because of all the worry. But I just received my period today, which I am so happy about. "


"I suffer from COPD. When I get a respiratory infection of any kind it is a big problem. When I take Avelox the symptoms are gone before they get out of hand, 2 or 3 doses and I feel great again. Personally, I have not experienced any side effects. Have used the drug 3 times now."


"I'm so sorry to hear about everyone's weight gain and swelling and none of this happened to me.  I got on phentermine 2 months before I started on Lyrica to drop weight cause I did know of the potential side effects and it has been a blessing.  I continue with half a pill of phentermine a day along with 75mg 2x a day and even dropped 5 more lbs when I started the Lyrica in February.  No swelling or hunger - maybe because of the phentermine but it's worked for me.  I also was temporarily put on Cymbalta and it did not work for me. Lyrica has taken away those everyday aches and pains you used to feel when you didn't know what was up."


"This med simply did nothing for me.  Had to switch back to Seroquel.   Looking at taking Latuda.  "


"Much better than Adderall that I've been taking for 12 years. My heart doesn't race, the dry mouth effects aren't nearly as intense. There are no more highs & lows! Love it."


"I'm on 40 mg of celexa and 100 mg of trazadone to help me since my one month old son passed away due to SIDS. Well he was at daycare I wasn't able to function at all but now I can get up and work and function again"


"I love the Skyla! I'm 19 and have had it in almost a year and I love it. The only down side is the cramping and bloating. I hardly ever have a period, which I only had a 3 day period before the birth control. My sex drive is extremely high. Over all I love it. The cramping is just the worst part. Insertion took all of 10 minutes with my doctor explaining and talking and then inserting it. I cramped afterwards but nothing out of the norm. I'm covered for 3 years and I love it"


"After 2 days of taking this I got blurred vision."


"I had talked to my Dr. about going on a pill for the my heavy periods I've been getting. After talking about all the different kinds of birth control she put me on this one. The first month wasn't too bad except for the fact I was overwhelmed all the time and really emotional. My first month I actually lost weight but my acne got worse. As instructed I skipped my placebo pills for the first pack and started my second. Two days into my second pack I started my period but it was very light compared to what's I've  had in the past. Here it is 10 days later and I'm still bleeding.. I'm gonna stop this pill and go get the IUD in next week. I wouldn't recommend this pill."


"This basically affected me the same as latuda, did nothing to help my depression, and made my anxiety worse, also made me feel restless and kinda agitated, plus I was clenching my Jaws, and had jaw tightness and pain, something I normally do not have, stopped taking this."


"Epiduo saved my face. I've only been using it a few weeks and my skin has never looked better! Not harsh at all!! Especially compared to Retin-a. Can wear under make up and other products. It's a miracle in a bottle."


"This medicine was effective for pain but it left me with chronic GASTRITIS and NAUSEA."


"Xarelto probably saved my life from a stroke with a fib. I feel great on a high dose....I  adjusted well and feel better than before I started it. I don't fear a stroke anymore with Xarelto."


"I can't take NSAIDS anymore, so tried Cymbalta. Worked great for my pain and my depression. HOWEVER, I had to stop it because of horrible side effects. The worst headaches I have ever had, dizziness, and eventually mood changes. I took it for about 7 months total, the last 2 months was tapering off. My Doctor had a patient end up hospitalized when they rushed the taper. "


"I love my paragard! It's the best decision I ever made. I wish I would have known about this method of birth control sooner. Was on the pill for 18 years prior, and did not like the side effects that were developing. My periods are about the same, maybe a little heavier."


"I'm in my mid 30's and took wellburtrin for the last 6 weeks for depression & ADD. I was shaky since the beginning (although not as bad as I was in the beginning), the entire time I'd feel my legs would give out. I was always sleepy & lazy with a why bother attitude for everything. My mind would still wander but it would be blank. I started forgetting things I've always known like my zip code. It started affecting me at work. I called my doctor who said my symptoms weren't from the wellbutrin but the other meds I'm on. I stopped taking the wellbutrin yesterday, I already have more energy, I'm noticeably less shaky (my boss noticed), I'm more focused. I feel better than I have in a long time. Don't take wellbutrin it'll just mess you up."


"I have eczema, which is a form of dermatitis.  I get it most predominantly in the fall through the spring on different parts of my body.  I take an antihistamine for the itching sensation and use pramosone for the dry, cracked, painful physical reaction.  It has saved my life (and my mind) more than a few times; however, once it expires it doesn't have the same amazing effect."


"Only sticks for 1-2 hours. Very expensive to throw away. Salon pass Capsaisian patch stick on 9 hours andcwork"


"I have been really surprised by Paxil. I've been disabled by Panic Disorder (and follow-on depression) for years.  Benzodiazepines provided relief from panic attacks, but increased depression.  I tried other SSRI's with horrible experiences.

My MD really wanted me on an antidepressant- I wanted away from benzodiazepines, so I took a chance with Paxil. The first month was bit of nausea/cramps - worst were feelings and thoughts were really jumbled.

Somewhere in 2nd month it all sort of stabilized, I felt a lot better, panic attacks dropped a lot. Now in 5th month - Before Paxil I was housebound and hopeless, slowly starting to live again."


"I have been on this pill for a year and a half. It took my body over 6 months to finally adjust to this pill and stop spotting. Cramps are worsened when my period finally does come. The only benefits of this pill is its effectiveness of pregnancy prevention and fewer periods. The following are just a few of my negative side effects I%u2019ve had since starting this pill:
-dry eyes
-anxiety
-heart palpitations
-extreme appetite increase
-20 pound weight gain and cannot lose it!
-dry skin
-cellulite
-spider veins
-random PMS
-tired/low energy all the time
-dry brittle hair/hair thinning
-extreme bloating
-headaches
-yeast infections once a month (never had them before the pill)
-more discharge
-different body odor
Stopping this pill ASAP!"


"My child cannot swallow pills so the chewable Zyrtec is wonderful. Quick tip: to avoid drowsiness the next morning take your dosage by early evening (don't wait until bedtime) by doing so you'll get a comfortable nights sleep while breathing easily too."


"Six months later and I am no better on the humira. I am 24 and had psoriasis since I was 6 head to foot. Doctors want me to wait another 4 months before they change my meds. That's the NHS for you! Fed up."


"Keratosis: Having used this cream for 6 days I have 1 left and cannot wait to finish. Although the condition has improved following 3weeks using Efudex cream which caused a widespread rash I am told it could take up to two months to clear up. I have found that after four days I had diahorrea and feeling sick, I have also been feeling depressed and quite weepy over the last couple of days and lost my appetite."


"I have tried what feels like every medicine available for the past 10 years, and this is the first time that I feel like I enjoy life for long periods of time. Sure, with severe depression/anxiety, you will always have down days, but since taking this medicine, they have become less, and the depressed feeling doesn't last as long. I'm pretty upbeat now, and sometimes can be very chatty."


"Great for COPD patients."


"I have been taking Kariva for about 8 months, and so far I love it. My skin has cleared up, I have less cramps and far less moodiness before my period. Also, my periods are usually only about 3 days long when they used to be almost a week. I love this birth control! Also, I haven't gotten pregnant yet which is a huge plus. Only negative is I have gained about 15 pounds since starting Kariva (much of which went straight to my breasts). This weight gain could however be from the stress of college and a new boyfriend. Also, the first month I took the pill I would get incredibly nauseous everyday around 8 or 9 pm, but thankfully that subsided. Occasionally I will get this way on the first pill of a new pack but it is bearable. Overall, love it."


"I had a lot of stomach pains for over a month. I didn't get pregnant and had a normal period but such severe stomach pains along with occasional headache I had to switch to a lower hormone so I'm using "Gildess" now I'm sad the only side effect I seemed to have was stomach pain. But it was very persistent."


"Had strep throat and double ear infection including one ruptured ear drum. Was so sick, but after 24 hours on Z-Pak, major turn-around with 80% recovery within 48 hours.  Much faster and more effective than Amoxicillin or similar."


"It was effective, but it made my hair fall out. When I told the doctor, his response was, "That's not a side effect." I did my own research - It IS a side effect. It is a serious side effect that the doctor's don't tell you about. I switched doctors and medication."


"I took Nuvigil for the first time and I found myself less tired and more active than ever. I have severe depression and stay tired a lot. For years, I haven't been myself as for being active I was an athlete for half my life and I knew what being in shape felt like, but with aging I fell into depression and bipolar. Still too early to say, but Nuvigil made a positive difference for at least one day of my life."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my second colonoscopy.  The first one, four years ago, had a completely different prep that was pretty easy to handle - gatorade, bisacodyl laxative, polyethylene glycol 3350, magnesium citrate.  Very effective and not too bad.

This time (different doctor and city), they've prescribed a regimen of miralax, magnesium citrate, and suprep.  The miralax and magnesium citrate were fine.  The suprep, however, was the most vile thing I've ever had in my mouth.

It's not the cherry flavor, it's the sodium in the solution that causes the instant nausea when it touches your tongue.  I managed not to vomit the first prep, but couldn't handle the second.  And this prescription, not covered by insurance, cost over $100."


"Today I was diagnosed with Lupus after 1 month of taking this antibiotic. Rash, headaches and joint pain (knees) are my complaints. After reading the other reviews it seems like this is a common side effect of these drugs. Surely this is not ok?!"


"Prior to my diagnosis of heart disease I suffered daily with what I thought was heartburn and indigestion.  I ate Tums like candy.  Sometimes it would get so bad I would chug a couple of diet sodas just so I could burp, which seemed to help.   Then I had a stress test which led to having a heart cath done.  I have a 100% blockage in my RCA and two other smaller blockages.  Once I started Ranexa all of what I used to believe was heartburn/indigestion stopped.  It is amazing."


"I've been taking Contrave & part of the scaledpwn program for about 4 months. I'm 5'6" & my starting weight was 190. I'm currently at 173-175. My weight loss was gradual but noticeable by others. I feel pretty good most of the time but I have struggled with pretty severe headaches in the afternoon/evenings so I think I will taper back down to one pill in the am & pm. I was taking two in the am, two in the pm. My husband thinks taking this is ridiculous & wants me to stop. He says I look great & taking the medicine makes me moody. I'm not sure about that but I'm struggling with weather to continue trying to loose more or stop. For now I think I will taper down & see what happens. I wish my insurance covered the cost because it's $60 per bottle."


"Easy.  Fast.  No problems."


"Works well!!  Second time taking it and I'm getting all but 4 side effects.  Nausea is brutal. Light headed/dizzy.  Abdominal cramps. IBS flare! Moody. Headache, calf pain.....  etc....etc.
Stopped today after calling the pharmacist.   Side effects are just too severe.  No problem the first time I used it.
And nooooo booze when taking this! You'll get violently ill.  Seriously."


"I have psoriasis and I did not have PSA but my doctor said it was time to start something else because creams and ointments were no longer working. I have good insurance and my doctor started me on Cosentyx samples to start, Novartis was sending me samples at no charge said they would work with my insurance to get it approved, no problem they said if your insurance doesn't cover it you will be covered through us for 2 years. Go ahead and start they said, now that my insurance has declined it twice they want me to sign away all of my Federal Privacy Laws pertaining to my private health information or they will not send me anymore samples.
I have 10 biologic shots in me at this time- how do you switch now?!"


"I loved Chantix the first time that I used it!  I told everyone how wonderful this drug was.  Unfortunatley, I started smoking again and decided to use the Chantix again.  Shortly after starting the Chantix, I experienced my first migraine.  It was so scary because it had neurological side effects as well. My vision was blurry and my left arm went numb.  I stopped the Chantix and called my family doctor.  She did a neuro exam on me and everything was okay.  I had an MRI which was negative.  I decided to try the Chantix again after not having another migraine.  Guess what.....my second migraine happened.  I was shocked since I had taken the drug before with no problems but now I am convinced that it was the Chantix that caused this."


"The first week or two on lo loestrin fe went really well for me. I had very minimal side effects. However, as my first menstrual cycle on the pill came around, everything seemed to change. It wasn't an awful period, it was actually light with minimal cramping. But during this time I realized my digestion was completely off and I developed acid reflux (which I'd never dealt with before). Constant headaches and brain fog became the norm for me, as well as nauseousness and abdominal pain. I also became way more fatigued, and even developed dry mouth. Before starting this medication I felt completely fine, but four months later I feel worse than ever. Am stopping this medication as soon as this month ends."


"This medicine worked decently. I've recently had a spinal fusion due to blowing out my back from lifting weights for football. My L5 disk literally exploded and bone particles were seeping down my spine. This helped relieve the pain after surgery but I did build a tolerance quickly."


"I'm in my mid-40's and have been on Zoloft for six years. Anxiety gone...it no longer rules my life. I am able to go out in public and not feel like my world was going to end. Still am subject to turning inward at times..but doesn't everybody? I do notice some memory issues like really having to think longer about names and places. (Sometimes I feel like a slow computer trying to load a page!) Dosage has been 150mg."


"I got the implant March 10, 2017 and got it removed April 4th, 2017. I know this was a short amount of time but I needed to have it removed because it was really messing with my mental health. I can deal with the physical side affects of it but once it starts messing with my mental health this badly I needed out. I am graduating college in May and I thought it was the stress of that that was causing me to act way differently than I usually am but I have had anxiety/depression and it was like this or worse. I know myself/body well enough to know something was wrong with me. As soon as it was removed I felt 1,000 better even in that short amount of time I had it. I started the pill know and hope that it works out better for me."


"Like Bengay, Icy Hot, or Tiger Balm. Works a little better and lasts longer."


"Effexor XL has worked very well for me in combating my depression. I have been very diligent in taking the medicine properly and on schedule every day at near the same time. This past weekend due to an oops at the doctor's office a refill was not called in properly to the pharmacy before I went out of town for the weekend and I left town without any Effexor. Needless to say I experienced Effexor withdrawal symptoms. Heed my warning! It's not a good idea to miss a dose and you DEFINITELY DO NOT want to miss any doses. It was awful. Don't let the script run out."


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


"Gabapentin was a life saving drug In regards to getting my bipolar under control. Before then, I had taken just about everything there was out there for bipolar, some would work, short lived, others I would not work at all. I was so angry all the time, for no apparent reason, and Lord forbid someone say something to me that upset me, I'd bite their head right off and say mean, hurting words to those that I love. Finally, I was stable, no roller coaster moods, anger or rage. The medication also calmed my severe anxiety and I was able to get off of xanax, which I had to have or I'd be a nervous, shaking, tremor in wreck, all day everyday !!! I might also add, that my severe depression was lifted, finally, I feel alive,well, and stable again."


"i had taken prozac for 3 years and had been off for 1 year. In the 3 years that i took it, it was really amazing. I stopped having irrational thoughts, stopped feeling hopeless and could make a decision without going crazy. I stopped taking it after 3 years thinking that i may not need it any more. The depression  came back gradually during this time getting worse day by day. Nothing bad was happening in my life during this time. My doc. classifies this as clinical depression. So currently i am back on prozac and feel normal again. I realize that i may have to take it for a long time and i am perfectly fine with that."


"1st off: this is my 4th time with an IUD.  The 1st Paraguard I got while lactating and not having periods...clinician couldn't get IUD in and 2nd time trying she forced it in.  Perforated my uterus..had to have 2 surgeries to have it removed.  Then years later had Paraguard again..this time they did a paracervical block and the insertion was painless.  My periods were so heavy though and without realizing it I think I became severely anemic.  I had it removed and within 2 weeks started to feel alive and normal again.  That is when I realized I must have been anemic.   Years later I had Mirena put in due to my long spotting periods.  Couldn't tolerate the hormones. Have another Paraguay now for 2 years and I  am exhausted all the time."


"I was on Trinessa for about a year. Usually I'm a happy person and rarely cry over anything. I'm just now realizing that during that year the reason I was emotional and crying at least once a month over the smallest things was because of the pills. I then, after that year, skipped a few months and am now back on it. I have cried over the smallest things uncontrollably and I am sure it's because of the pill. I'm going to switch pills."


"I've been on 25 mgs. of Atenolol for 10 years.  Have heard in recent years, that after such time  They are finding IF you're over 60, you should consider switching to another BB.  That supposedly it (atenolol) loses it's effectiveness.  Well when you start researching ALL the beta blockers currently on the market?  You will find that most of them have side effects far more than Atenolol, and while I haven't had any real symptoms, I'm guessing I should "stay put" with Atenolol unless it fails to do the job in the future."


"For those of you who are having bad side effects, PLEASE try Viibryd for at least 3 weeks.  After two weeks, I begged my doctor to change my script to something else, but he told me to wait one more week.  I could not believe the difference that week made!  Viibryd is the best medicine I have ever taken! I felt like the REAL ME. Too bad my insurance wont cover it and my doctor ran out of samples."


"Nucynta has been a savior for me. I have  Fibromyalgia and it is not pleasant. Thank goodness my rhuematologist sent me to pain management and since being on Nucynta the pain has subsided. I still can't do what I used to do but no medicines take away Fibromyalgia. I'm happy to be on Nucynta because for me it doesn't cause drowsiness like the others do. Maybe a little light headed but doesn't last long. I would recommend it. 2 months ago I broke my toe and Nucynta was awesome dulled the pain! So for me Nucynta has been very positive to me."


"I started taking Contrave about a month and a half ago and I am down about 7 lbs. I did not notice much weight loss in the first month because I was actually taking the medication as prescribed. I am 5'6 about 154lbs. I only want to drop about 20lbs for my wedding and I was told this is not habit forming. I exercise and I am on a low cal diet. This medication does not curb my appetite but it does curb my intake which I LOVE. I don't want to stop eating all together and gain all the weight back as soon as I stop taking it.  This medication still lets me eat but not as much. I am on the second month and I notice I am losing about 3lbs a week which is a healthy way to lose weight. Every now and then I will get a headache but overall...GREAT!!"


"This is not good I thought I was leaving this world I'm still experiencing side effect I took it yesterday through the IV and I got really paranoid it was the worst feeling it might not cause this feeling for some but I can related to anyone who has had a side effect from this med. If I have a headache next time I know what not to do when I go to the ER.  I thought I was the only one but thanks to the internet we can share our experience. I would think they where using us as lab rats that med has weird side effects I'm still feeling it. I took it on 9/6/2015 and today I feel jittery & can't relax.  I gotta move around a lot and I feel like taking off running its just the worst feeling."


"I had my thyroid removed 3 years ago. I have been on various T4 supplements since: Synthroid, levothyroxine, Tirosint and continued to complain of fatigue, fogginess, wt gain, achiness, shortness of breath at exercise. FINALLY switched doctors as my Indian doctor would not try Armour. The new nurse practitioner looked at my labs: high T4, nonexistent T3. She switched me back to Synthroid and decreased the dosage, then added, for the FIRST time, Cytomel (T3). Within 3 days I have noticed a HUGE difference. So happy and still know the time test. BUT, fog is lifting, energy level increasing, sleeping well, HAPPY. I am hoping this continues. Noticed a slight headache at first but not bad. Will continue to cautiously be excited that we are ON to something."


"I have never in my life been able to so clearly fell symptoms of starting a medicine. Within the first couple of days taking it I was instantly bloated and my breasts were swollen, at about the 1 week mark I started having cramping like I was about to start my period and sure enough I did start my period mid cycle. I was paranoid and extremely moody. But the upset stomach was the worst. I would take it before bed on a full stomach and I would wake up so sick to my stomach I couldn't even do anything. I decided to do some research on the drug and found this page and stopped taking it immediately because I had all of the symptoms everyone was taking about and from what I understand now is that it doesn't get better."


"I had mild symptoms of a yeast infection. I used the 3-dose tercanozole. It's caused far more itching and burning than the yeast infection did."


"After 6 months of constant agony due to four herniated discs in my neck my doctor finally got it right. The started packet started me out on one pill a night and could have gone as far as five. Happily two have done the trick. I am so relieved. I was beginning to think I'd never feel pain free again. It is a miracle."


"My rheumatologist had me take it during a routine visit.  Had not been taking any ra meds..humeria and methotrexate for five months since i felt 110% better and didnt feel i had it anymore.  I had almost continous respitory infections while on these medications.  The nurse told me it would sting and my arm would hurt for a few days.  That was the least of my worries.  By that evening i had chills, a fever, and rash.  Could not even get out of bed the next day and go go work which is very rare for me.  Went to work the next day and had a terrible honking unproductive cough and was wheezing and felt like I couldn't catch my breathe.  I called my doctor and she prescribed a medrol pack.  Helped somewhat but then ended up with a sinus infection."


"Taking 30mg daily now for insomnia.  Best medicine  I have ever taken for insomnia.  When I took my first 30mg pill it worked great.  Maybe too good.  I slept 8 hours and if I didn't have any repsonsibilities it felt like I could sleep another 4 hours.  I had to drag myself out of bed, but it still was a quality sleep.  I started taking as needed but at lower does.  3.4mg, 7.5mg, 15mg.  Seems to have a long half-life so some days I didn't take at all and it still worked.  After awhile the effects started wearing off so I started taking 30mg every day for about a month now and it seems to be still working.  I tried to increase to 45mg but at that dose it seems not work for sleep anymore.  The maximum I can take for sleep is 30mg."


"I have PCOS so I've been unfortunate enough to have the ugly facial hair situation. Mostly on my chin, and its really coarse hair. My doctor put me on Vaniqa, and I have to say, after all these years of struggling with facial hair removers, waxes, creams, this is the best by far. I've only been on it probably around 2-3 weeks and I saw an immediate difference. Even without using a facial hair remover, its cleared up my skin, the hair doesn't come back as quickly and its really made a huge difference. Granted it is expensive. Hope this helps!"


"I have severe Osteo Arthritis in most of my major joints: Spine, shoulders, hips, knees (until I just had bi-lateral knee replacements in August). I've had spinal fusion L3-S1 for OA complications and continued OA in the remainder of my spine.

I've been taking Etodolac twice daily along with other pain meds for over 14 years.  I've never had any adverse problems with it. I do however take Zantac 75 or equivalent twice daily to help protect my stomach.

I'm a firm believer in this medication. When I need to come of of it for a procedure, my OA flares up once again.

With my daily medication regime I continue to work full time in a shipyard and as a Fire Chief on a volunteer fire department.

Give it a try, it may just do wonders for you."


"Worked great."


"I was addicted to heroin and saw no way out. I couldn't go a day without using, no matter who I stole from or who I lied too, I just needed my fix. I went to a 5 day detox that the state paid for and I got Suboxone. Within 30 minutes, I was out of bed, the vomiting stopped, the pain stopped, my anxiety decreased. It truly is a miracle that I can sit here today and have the option to use heroin, but choose not to. The only negative side effect I am currently dealing with is constipation."


"I was switched from amitriptyline to nortriptyline and noticed an immediate improvement the following morning. I'm sold."


"Diagnosis: PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder
I've been taking Seroquel for 2 months now. Hospitalized for an episode. My thoughts were super distorted, probably from lack of sleep in combination with my disorders. Obsessive thoughts that wouldn't stop. Intrusive thoughts over past traumas (PTSD). Couldn't get to sleep at night without sickening dreams. I finally got my life back with this stuff. I got a job, but I was working night shift, so I only lasted 2 days. Night shift and these meds are hard to manage. But my health is more important.
The only thing that is a downside is that I can't drink on it. The nights I do drink I don't take the Seroquel. If I do take it I try and wait til I sober up."


"The prep worked very well, the taste was horrid, and hard to keep down, after the AM dose at 5, I was still going at 7:30 and had to wear a depends to get to the Hospital, I had burns in my mouth, and although I used lots of A&D, my backside was scalded, With in a week of using this, I developed Psoriasis all over my body, I have been treated now for several months, which is expensive, Doctors claim that it couldn't be because of the Prep, although I have found two other senior women that have had the same results, I think this Prep is expensive and dangerous, Don't do it!!"


"Instant side effects, all extreme.
 Lightheadedness,dry mouth; to the point it made not just my inner mouth dry, but my throat. Irritable isn't even the correct word. I was extremely angry, mad, and hostile for reason. That I can't even explain. My perception of depth was horrible. It took me 3 times just to pick something up off my counter. Every time I leaned to grab It, It seemed as if the object was further away.Definitely do NOT DRIVE!! I thought there was no way I would be able to have all of these side effects right away, and I was wrong. I went to the store to grab slushy for my children. When I came back outside to get into the Car; I realized that I
Was directly parked over the dividing line for 2 parked vehicles. HATED this med"


"I had been on Maxalt for about a year with minor, but bearable side effects sometimes. Slight tightening of my jaw and surrounding muscles. Last time I took it was the LAST time I was taking it. The tightening sensation I felt was unbearable throughout my head down to my arms. If it didn't start to ease up when it did I was going to go to the hospital. It did take away the pain. That's the only positive thing I can say....but only briefly. The next day my migraine came back almost full force."


"This medicine is truly great. It helped to stop my bi-polar swings and keep me level. The only reason that I did not give it a 10 is that it only lasted 3 years. Then the symptoms came back but while it worked it was great. Hardly any side effects except some weight gain that may or may not be attributed to this drug. I would recommend this drug to anybody."


"Been taking levothyroxine for 11 days since diagnosed with hypothyroidism (T4 levels of 3 and TSH over greater than 100).  What a difference it's made?  Feel much better in myself, thyroid still enlarged (doctor didn't want to flood my system with too much thyroxine after such low readings but may increase after bloods are taken in 4 weeks) but it is getting smaller.  Eyesight much improved, leg pain gone, mood better and generally feel much improved.  Feel a lot more like my old self. Can't wait for the drugs to really kick in. Marvellous."


"I took Seasonique for one month and the side effects were have been so debilitating I had to stop.  My side effects: weight gain of 6+ lbs in one month, breast tenderness, constipation accompanied by gas and bloating, lethargy spanning from feeling "run-down" to complete exhaustion where I slept for 19 hours, extremely painful cramping with diarrhea.  When I started bleeding the cramps were worse than ever before (part of the reason I began taking Seasonique was to lessen the pain and cramping associated with my cycle).  The cramping has been debilitating for 4 days now and is only mildly relieved with Pamprin.  My intention was to ride out the adjustment period but I couldn't and stopped taking the medication 2 days ago."


"I have debilitating anxiety which keeps me from leaving the house many days. Before, I would cry almost daily, even when life was going better. The little things tore me apart. With the buspar... it's like I'm getting "moments" back. I still get anxious sometimes, but I have occasional periods of feeling. ... normal. Clear. Simple, natural interactions with family and friends are possible again. As time goes on, I'm experiencing more and more "moments" of real life again, or, life before anxiety. Multiple friends have told me I seem much happier. Though I don't particularly think of myself as suddenly " all sunshine and roses",  I feel like I have my life back. I'm actually living again."


"I started Microgestin in June. I had read tons of horrible reviews and my experience was far from scary. I had never been on any birth control before. The first month I spotted off and on by the second month my bleeding was mostly done. I used Microgestin continuously because my periods give me unbearable cramps. The second month I got an yeast infection which I had never had before and started getting terrible night sweats to the point I would wake up freezing and would have to change my clothes in the middle of the night. I also started getting terrible headaches. I decided to stay on this pill until March. I continued to have terrible headaches and night sweats. However it did work for keeping flow away."


"I was prescribed Cymbalta for a combination of chronic pain from osteoarthritis and major depressive disorder with melancholia. I started with 30mg for the first two weeks, but had to stop taking my daily 1200 to 1800mg of ibuprofen and also quit drinking. For depression, it was amazing. I felt relief from my despondency within a handful of days, and that has continued through this, my third month. I had my dose increased to 60mg to try and get relief from the chronic pain, but it has not been effective for me in addressing that - thus my rating. For depression, I give it a 10, but for pain (my experience) I have to give it at best, a 3. After consulting with my doctor, he said I could resume taking ibuprofen at a much lower dose."


"Works great if taken more than ten minutes before eating. Saved my life, had not eaten solid food for 2 years."


"I hate this drug. My Dr. put me on 25mg per day. It makes me light headed, run to the toilet every hour, constipated, and causes leg cramps. I don't know why he added a new drug instead of just upping the dose of Losartan."


"Diagnosed as "pre-diabetic", A1C 5.9. GP said my triglycerides high and prescribed metformin 500 mg twice a day.

1 pill a day had no obvious side effects. Adding pill #2 gave diarrhea if taken at the same time. So I shifted pill #2 to lunch and it gave diarrhea after 2 days in a row.

So I worked my way up to 2 a day. Mon & Thur for month. Mon/Wed/Fri for a month.  Etc.

My A1C is now 5.3-5.7, with my insurance the generic is super cheap  (less than $1/month), and if I have diarrhea for any reason I skip the 2nd daily pill.

Metformin is working fine for me."


"Me and a friend of mine really didn't expect us hooking up. But ladies things happen. I am not on birth control and I ended up having unprotected sex with him and after I noticed he had finished in me. I started freaking out so bad.  I made him rush and buy a pill and all near by stores were CLOSED . I ended up taking it 12hrs after and I'm suppose to get my period today the 5th but I see it might come after. I'm just really stressed out and don't want to be pregnant !!!"


"Stuffy nose. Slight headache.  Could not ejaculate. Other than that, good."


"Have some flare ups of hemorrhoids , this stuff really works in minutes , a pea size amount smeared on the anus is all you need , no discomfort in minutes , it lasts for maybe an hour but hey , I'm good all day after that one amount."


"I've had nothing but positive experiences since I started taking Yaz in 2009. Clear skin, light or no periods, and of course no babies. I haven't had any negative side effects like weight gain or mood swings."


"I was on the birth control Ortho Tri Cyclen for about 4-5 months. It was the best birth control I have been on. I had finally found the one that best fit my body. My skin was flawless, even if I would forget to wash my face it would not break out. I also had light periods, they were not always regular but they were very light. It was great. I went to my pharmacy to pick it up & they gave me the generic Tri Sprintec. This is literally the worst experience I have had on a birth control. I have tried at least 5 to 6 different ones & this is by far the worst. I have read good experiences with this medication, but mine is definitley not. I have under the skin bumps on my face that will go away in a week to find more. My periods are so heavy"


"I've had this for 4 months, getting it removed next week. Non stop bleeding and cramps for the last 4 months. On top of that I've had pain in my arm where it is because I do a lot of lifting at work. It's been so miserable I'm so thankful to be getting it out soon. I wish I would've taken the reviews more seriously considering there's more bad than good."


"Works pretty well. I noticed a lot of people complain about getting off of Pristiq - my advice to you is to switch to another SNRI which you can decrease in smaller increments than 25 such as Effexor, Cymbalta, or Fetzima. Talk to your doctor. Mine thought it was a good idea. The other ones you can open and take pellets out to slowwwly decrease the dose."


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"I have been on Pradaxa for 8 months now after having been on warfarin for 7 yrs. I have absolutely no side effects.  I am not cold anymore like I was on warfarin and I also find scratches stop bleeding very quickly compared to warfarin. I had a dental procedure and only stopped Pradaxa for one day and no bleeding other than normal and that was not so with warfarin.

I can''t even attempt to say how happy I am to be able to eat or drink anything I want and not have to be careful of so many green vegetables and even spices and no more lab test once a month...I am very happy."


"Kava is as close to the effects of Valium as one can get from a legal substance. It definitely is a direct muscle relaxant and definitely does it through the GABA receptors. However, there's no lassitude - no real euphoria or feeling of elation either - but to me that's the actual beauty of kava. It's GABAergic effect is most noticeable when taken during a time of discomfort.

Kava has quickly reversed full-blown panic attacks and also markedly reduced pain, probably because of it's direct muscle relaxation. I also sleep like a baby after taking it. But if one is looking for an upfront euphoria (i.e., a recreational drug) then that person is likely to think that kava does nothing."


"Have struggled for almost two years with pain when I eat and after numerous tests and several procedures/surgeries, mjy doctor told me to take Percocet.  It works amazingly well.  BUT....after being on it for several days I go through bouts of depression - sometimes for just a few hours, sometimes for a day or two.  Have tried many other drugs, however, and this is the only one that doesn't have other horrible side effects.  Have great family support, so will stay with Percocet."


"My son started taking this at 6, he was violent with family members, and would not pay attention in class, refusing to do homework, sometimes hitting other kids. He had never been  on any other behavior modification medication before. We noticed a big difference when he started taking Focalin XR. His teacher started sending home good notes. He was doing well in school, but by the time he got home the medication had worn off, and we were dealing with the same problems. Now he has been on it for 2 months, it seems as though his body has just gotten used to the medicine and his former behavior had taken over. Now we are consulting his Doctor to see if the medication needs to be increased, or where to go from here."


"Switched to Pristiq from SSRI after burning through most of the SSRIs and finding Wellbutrin was great but not enough. I had GeneSight and Pristiq and Fetzima were the only green a/ds that were green lighted. Started with 50, side effects waned after a few weeks, but didn't really kick in, so upped to 100 and lowered WB. It was awful. My memory has been destroyed on Pristiq, so I can't tell you what specifically but all of my symptoms worsened. Went right back to 50 and WB 450.

Pristiq is ok. It helped the incredible sadness and hopelessness and affect/flatness, nothingness. Didn't help with motivation, getting out of bed, happiness, socialization, cognition. Switching to Fetzima and crossing fingers."


"As of today I have received Botox for the forth time.  I have explored over the years many, many options for treating my OAB (over active bladder) & IC (Intercystial Cystitis) including oral meds, physical therapy, a bladder sling (that was a good decision) & finally having the Interstem device implanted (that only produce a little improvement).   I was my doctors first patient to receive the treatment.  I am so grateful for this option.  Before Botox I could not go far from home.  Walking my dogs meant I had to wear a pad the size of a brick.  By the time I made it home it would be soaked.  At the age  of 45I was depressed with my condition & options.  Next week I am having my doctor remove my Interstim device.  Having Botox is all I need."


"This medication knocked out my anxious, OCD-driven ruminations unlike any medication or therapy I have tried. I was extremely hesitant to try it due to side effects. But it worked within an hour (at 0.5 mg) and the benefits were dramatic. I was still aware of the anxious thoughts in my head, but I could prevent myself from going down the futile path of rumination.
However, the major drawback is sedation. It's not the "down" sort of sedation I've experienced on other medications. My mood and motivation stay good, but it feels like I need to take a nap mid-afternoon or sleep an extra hour or two. For me, this isn't acceptable long-term. But it's invaluable as a PRN when my anxiety gets super high."


"I was having heavy bleeding and long cycles, they would last over 2 weeks.  With my next cycle I started taking Levlen on day one and had no bleeding on day two.  I was surprised how quickly it worked to stop bleeding immediately."


"For the past two years I've used Femara with no side effects at all, and still cancer free for 5 years now."


"At 79 the hormones do not deliver the same stimulation to get started and unless there is continuous action, my erection can fade. Cialis does a great job of overcoming both of these and gives results for about two days. Been using it for about two years now."


"Took the nasal spray version. It doesn't seem to do anything. My migraines continued at the same frequency and intensity."


"I switched to Opana ER this year as the Morphine ER I had been forced to take since last summer made me very nauseated (even w/nausea meds), caused terrible headaches and didn't cover my pain adequately so I could live some sort of life.

I have loved the Opana ER.  I take 40 mg twice a day and after the first month in which the switchover was difficult there have only been a few occasions where after I took the drug I started going through withdrawal.  I'm not sure what was wrong with the pills as I set an alarm to take them and confirmed I took them.

Now am in donut hole. Endo pharm won't help because there is a generic which costs more than the Opana.  Don't know what to do."


"I took this medicine for three months and stated to notice uncontrolled, constant muscle twitching in my feet and legs, that was 15 years ago.  Try to imagine your leg muscles twitching 24/7/365 for the rest of your life, that's what I'm dealing with and it's horrible.  I'd think twice before putting this chemical into your body.   Before this I was on Paxil for four years with pretty good results and no major side effects; wish I had stayed on that."


"I have been having very frequent migraines that were not relieved by anything else.  This medicine has been a lifesaver for me.  Yes the shots hurt but it is well worth the effects of not having debilitating headaches."


"I'm a 56 years old, 5'2" 230 female (or I was when I started Contrave).  After reading all of the reviews, I was terrified of the side effects, but I had to have something that might help me shed some weight. To date I've experienced little to no side effects and have lost 11 lbs going into my 3rd week. Probably my only complaint is that I do get sleepy from time to time, but nothing that isn't manageable.  I'm more able to resist my favorite foods and I have the energy to get up and move now.  Let's hope this is the continued trend."


"I started a cycle of doxycycline last June because of my horrible summer breakouts.  I experienced dramatic results after about 6 weeks; my skin had never been clearer.  I stopped taking it after 8 weeks and experienced  a few pimples here and there.  It is now February and I'm pretty much back to square one with my acne. I started back on doxycycline last week.  Best advice I can give: be patient, it takes a while but you'll eventually see great results."


"I really like not having to worry about taking a pill at the same time everyday and I've really no complaints about Mirena being placed. I was uncomfortable during insertion and bled for about a week after the fact but other than that no problem. However, my sex drive has decreased SIGNIFICANTLY and I'm starting to worry. I had my first child two months ago so I'm not sure if this decreased drive is an effect of pregnancy or the Mirena. "


"I had been on Saxenda for about 7 months and lost 40lbs.  I didn't experience the nasty side effects until I nearly died from pancreatitis.  My lipase shot to nearly 24000 and the pain was worse than anything that I ever experienced.  Please understand that this is possible and weigh that carefully into your decision."


"As far as a birth control that'll do its job? It's been great so far. Side affects? Where do I start? Mood swings (I mean MAJOR), headaches (non-stop), irritable, tired (24/7), I just don't have much drive to do a whole lot of anything. Hasn't affected my weight or acne situation as far as I've noticed tho. It's definitely put a strain on my relationship, I'm relatively new to takin it so hopefully all those little kinks will go away. Fingers crossed!"


"At first, I thought this medicine was working. I've been on every antidepressant known to man. Nothing ever worked. So my doctor gave me a sample pack. When I hit the 40 mg mark, I started have the "brain zaps." They are very real. Very frightening. One night I thought I was having a seizure in my sleep from so many zaps. My husband has to hold me down when I finally do fall asleep because my body is constantly moving. The problem is that I've been taking the 40 mg for a month and am now just realizing the cause of my "brain zaps" and lack of sleep. So now I have to wean myself off of this drug from the devil himself. I would NEVER EVER recommend this drug to anyone. Nothing good came from it. Nothing at all."


"I've used Viibryd for a couple of years. 40 mg grew to being jittery, even with exercise. At 20 mg I have improvement. I'm much more functional. Being lactose intolerant, it's not uncommon to have diarrhea from time to time. If early in the day, it seems to cause a drop in energy, focus, etc. As needed, I sometimes take an additional 10 mg at lunch.

Previous medicines tried were Prozac and Cymbalta."


"I am 25 and I have been on Depo-Provera for about 3 years. My mother is my doctor so she warned me about the weight gain. I somehow lost 5lbs once I started taking it. My weight has been up and down for the past 2 years but I don't think it is due to the shot. Its my love of food. Anyways, the shot is great; every 3 months. I haven't had a period for 3 years. Spotting every now and then but that's okay. I am very worried about getting off of the shot but I will prepare for that when the time comes."


"I am 39 and have never had PMS to speak of.  I have been on birth control pills for over a decade (Estrostep, OrthoTricyclen) with no problems.  Went on Gianvi and it was a nightmare.  I stuck it out for 3 months as my body adjusted thinking it would get better but if anything, it got worse.  The 10 days or so before my period I was tense, stressed and depressed. It had such a negative impact on my life.  And no sex drive to speak of.  The only positive thing I can say is that I did not notice worsening of any weight or acne problems.  "


"I was excited to start hormonal birth control as I hate condoms with a burning passion, and with such a high sex drive I was excited to not have to bother with condoms anymore. Started on the pill, and first of all, my boobs got SORE. Within a week my chest was very tender and a little swollen. Then, I had ZERO sex drive. Sex started seeming like a chore. Then? I got extremely depressed and moody. Crying at the drop of a hat. Then the placebo week came, and like a charm I felt like a new person off the pill. Junel was 100% the cause of all this garbage. Won't take again."