"49 YO Male. Starting weight 280 lbs on Jan 6 2015. Current weight 244 on April 6 2015. Goal weight = 170. Weight loss = 36 lbs in 3 months. Experience - entirely positive and successful. Have not been under 250 in 9 years, despite diet and exercise with many periods of not trying.  First two weeks on half dose were most intense for side effects - dry mouth, light-headedness, unusual thoughts and dreams. All passed quickly when I normalized on standard 7.5 mg doze after 2 weeks. What has remained is a decreased appetite, no more unconscious or binge eating, and ability to just eat the foods I want to eat - healthy green veg and protein. Exercise 6 days/week. Friends will notice the difference at 30 lbs so hang in there."


"I have dealt with acne off and on my entire adult life.  Finally became fed up with the constant bumps and dark spots, I visit a dermatologist. I was asked to try the Aczone (Dapsone) along with Doryx and at first it seemed to work, but now it does nothing for me. I would rather try something less expensive that will be effective versus something that cost a lot without insurance. Sorry but Aczone is not for me."


"I started with start pack. I was doing the lightbox 2-3"


"Been on it only 2 days. I've noticed no appetite and no hunger. But I also feel confused. When I drive I forget where I'm going and when I realize where I'm going I forget where I am. I hope this feeling dissipates soon. It's unsettling."


"Good but created impotence."


"One of the best mood stabilizers I've ever been on and I've been on a lot! Only the XR seems to work for me. I take 100 mg twice a day. No side effects."


"I tried a few "triptans", Relpax is not the strongest one: it may take an hour before it starts to work, especially if I wait too long hoping for migraine to go away by itself (sometimes miracles do happen). For comparison, Imitrex works much faster with me, but almost immediately sends me in deep sleep. Relpax has minimum side effects:
maybe some drowsiness and heaviness in legs, but I can still work if necessary. For a long time I was on Maxalt, it was less effective in relieving the pain but caused more side effects like drowsiness and severe cramps."


"Darvocet is a good pain reliever with just enough narcotic to make it effective. But trust me, it can become addictive like anything else. I just went through withdrawal symptoms yesterday and part of today and didn't know what was going on until I looked this up on the computer and then took some to relieve the symptoms. But I believe all in all it's a safer alternative than other narcotics."


"Stelara has been amazing. After 3 years still 100%. Changed my life dramatically. No side effects whatsoever, blood work perfect, no colds, flus, etc. Healthy and happy !"


"I am 8 weeks in now. Hands and scalp are pretty clear. I am noticing improvement on my legs and elbows. Feet are clearing nicely too. Still have occasional nausea in the morning. I feel better if I eat a good breakfast and hydrate. I am very optimistic I will be clear for summer. No headaches so far. No weight loss unfortunately."


"Very few side effects.  A little fatigue now and then, but you get that with Fibromyalgia anyway.  It has greatly improved my quality of life and attitude towards life in general.  I'm a much happier person having limited pain now."


"I've been taking Lasix for about 10 years for swelling in my feet/ankles. I only have one kidney and have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.  I take 80 mg in the morning.  It does not always take all the swelling out, but if I miss just one dose, I can tell it by the afternoon.  Of course, if I take it in the afternoon, I'm up all night.  NOTE: There IS a difference in taking the Lasix as opposed to the generic furosemide.  For me, the generic is absolutely useless.  My mother had the same problem, so maybe it's genetic.  I've taken as much as 200 mg of generic at one time with no effect whatsoever.  I've noticed no side effects from the Lasix."


"With only 4 doses of 500 mg in 3 days instead of 3 a day, my symptoms got progressively worse. Blurred vision, dizziness, rash, leg pain and swelling, heat sensations in legs, muscle pain, back pain, swelling and pain in stomach, and extreme fatigue. Stopped taking and reported adverse reaction to pharmacy and will tell doctor. Very glad I did not take full dose. Use with caution if you are sensitive to meds."


"I have been using this drug to help with withdrawals from Vicodin. It seems to be working really well and is taking away the craving to take Vicodin as well. I just worry about when they take me off of it how I will feel then."


"This medicine is horrible. My doctor switched me to this from zofran because of constipation. I took this 1 time and it is causing severe anxiety, blurred vision, irritability and an overall weird and bad feeling all over. I needed a medication for severe pregnancy nausea and this did absolutely nothing but make me feel horrible. It also made my headaches worse. I am throwing the remainder of the pills in the trash bc that it what they are."


"I have just started on this medication, it is hard to say if it is working for me yet. I do notice the dry mouth and yucky aftertaste. I have been dealing with an unknown condition for many years nobody can figure out what is wrong. I have been sleeping a bit better since I have been on Lyrica. I am also on about 14 other medications so not sure which one is doing what haha. It does help to see so many people. Have heard such great reviews of this treatment. It is hopeful for me to look for in the future."


"I'm on my second Implanon,  and I love it.  The first one I got I didn't have a period for the whole 3 years I had it,  some weight gain but nothing extreme. No mood swings or anything like that. I got it put in because my cramps were excruciating and my periods were irregular as ever.  As soon as I got the first one out I got another put in. This one has been different then my first. I have my period every other month almost sometimes longer then that and they last about a week but not heavy. Still no babies tho! I would absolutely recommend the Implanon! Don't have to worry about taking a pill every day or going in to get a shot. You can't even tell its in your arm and it doesn't hurt to get put in. "


"This thing worked wonders! I'm so glad I asked my doctor about it! I would like to remind some people that at first, you apply it for 3 nights in a row, then after that, only once a week."


"I have been using the cream for many years. I have found that it has been wonderful for keeping my feet, knees, elbows and face soft and smooth."


"Asthma all my life (40 yrs old) but wanted to cut down / get off the steroid inhaler (Symbicourt) as it does lead to weight gain / hunger pangs and bloating of face.

Offered Singulair - Took one tablet in the daytime - Wrong thing to do !! Completely sedated feeling.

Made a call to continue taking the following treatment :

1. Symbicourt in the morning (Symbicourt users will concede it's like drinking 10 Cups of Coffee)

2. Take a half of Singulair before bed (I have the best nights sleep every night due to its mildly sedative effect).

Best of both worlds.. I have never had broken sleep for 40 years.. once I started with Singular I sleep like a baby and wake up completely refreshed."


"This medication will make you gain weight easily it may make you easily agitated as well. In my expirence this should not be offered to treat anxiety."


"You have to give this medicine time to work. At first it made me very anxious and nauseated. Started with 20 mg. after a month the anxiety came back so my doctor upped it to 40 mg.. More nausea and anxiety (Xanax helped this transition), but now, after about 13 weeks, I feel great. I just had a very challenging 10 hours at work and feel like a million bucks. It helped me get my gratitude back. No longer grumpy and ill willed. It made me realize how deep my depression was and how long it had been since I'd been normal-feeling: 30 years. Sleep and exercise are key. If you think you have sleep apnea, get a doctors diagnosis. If you don't exercise, get walking. These are key things that make antidepressants more effective."


"I have been on Depo Provera since Dec. 6, 2015. Started bleeding January 6 2015 and it hasn't stopped since then! I had my second injection last Saturday and I'm hoping that the bleeding will stop. Its effective in preventing pregnancy but Its greatly affecting my sex life."


"I used Nuvaring in 2008 for 6 months, with no discernible side effects. I needed to remove it during intercourse since my partner could feel it, but my dog chewed it up and I could not get a timely replacement, and went off birth control. I began using it again in 2015 specifically to help with mood swings and sore breasts - PMS symptoms, for only 2 months. I experienced clear skin, no weight gain, and it controlled my moodiness. However it gave me tender breasts, low libido, migraines and neck pain, for which I would take ibuprofen daily to treat. I removed it since I don't require birth control at this time and didn't want to risk major side effects."


"This is an excellent place for Chantix questions, comments and to talk about smoke cessation.  Please join!"


"I got Liletta at the beginning of January. The insertion hurt pretty bad and the day after was pretty bad too. After that I didn't have periods and I loved it at first. No acne, my moods even seemed to improve. By February I noticed I gained 10 lbs and I had been eating very healthy and working out. Previously to getting liletta, I been losing weight and was continuing exactly what I had done before. By the end of February, I was having bad cramps and acne. My skin was awful. Every day there were new spots on my face. & My cramps hurt so bad I had to call into work one day. The final straw was the depression that hit me. All of a sudden I didn't care about anything and had no motivation. My thoughts were so dark. I got it removed in April."


"Cymbalta seems to me like a "miracle" in ridding me of fibromyalgia pain. I have had fibro symptoms of varying severity for over 30 years (I am 58), and I have never found lasting relief, except for one year when I did not work, studied massage therapy, and got massages several times a week. Recently, severe pain returned in my hips which prevented me from sleeping. My doctor subscribed the generic version of Cymbalta (duloxetine), and within a few days the pain was greatly reduced. When increased to 60mg a week later, the pain went completely away."


"I got this implant November 20 of 2016. At first my periods were irregular and had spotting in between, had lower back pain and mood swings/depression. My periods went away which is amazing but the depression has gotten worse and I now have cystic acne all along my chin, cheeks forehead, and all over my hairline. I've dealt with acne all my life and I finally had it under control so this implant causing my skin to break out in painful cysts is a deal breaker. I am sad to get it removed because it is a convenience that I don't have to take a pill everyday, did not gain weight off of it and it took my periods away. But my skin is more important to me."


"This medicine has the side effects listed exactly as they are."


"I have been on Zarah, a generic of Yasmin, for more than half a year now. I started taking it for birth control as well as some ovarian cysts. For the first month I have to admit the side effects of the pill was a bit stressful. Always tired, and my mood swings were really ridiculous. But I gave it a month, and lo and behold, I started having more energy, my initial mood swings before the pill stopped, my abnormally painful and heavy period is ridiculously easy, my face and back acne have disappeared completely, and my bust even plumped up half a cup size. Just beware of some forever lasting water weight. Oh and no babies."


"Ativan helps when I start feeling panicky and to rest easier when I find it hard to relax."


"I had an incident where the condom broke and he came inside me, we were both freaking out and about an hour and a half later we went out and got Plan B. I was very nervous/anxious waiting for my period to start. The whole week I was extremely emotional and had period symptoms. 5 days after taking it I started my period. You WILL be worried, theres no way around it, but this pill works! I am currently on my period and I have had worse cramps than usual, but I am so happy to not be pregnant. I am only 18 and I am not ready to have a child yet. This was definitely a wake up call that accidents do happen and you have to be very safe and take precautions."


"My wife has suffered from late onset schizophrenia with severe positive symptoms for over 10 years. She started Invega Sustena treatment (monthly injection) a year ago and has made dramatic improvements. All of her positive symptoms have gone away. Residual negative symptoms remain but is now manageable with talk therapy. The injection method helps with compliance as daily pills are difficult to maintain and easy to discontinue. This is a wonder drug..."


"Smoked 20 a day for 30 years now onto week 7 of the program and still off the cigarettes. A few cravings but do not last long. Problem is possible side effects, get nausea which I can live with, feel as if I have a constant cold but worst are the aches in the joints anyone getting these? On the upside I am sleeping better than ever. Am cutting down the dose to see if this helps."


"The good thing about this pill was that it basically reduced my period to a once-a-month light period that lasted a day and I didn't experience any cramping for the 10 months that I was on it. This was great because I have heavy, painful, irregular periods, and it was nice to not have to call in to work while on my period.
I had to stop taking the pill because it was affecting my moods severely. I felt like I was always panicking about something, like my mind was constantly on overdrive and obsessing about any little issue that came up. I had to fight feeling sad and hopeless on a daily basis, and this was odd because it the events happening in my life were very good. I've been off the the for a about a month and I feel much better."


"I took this for a tooth infection and it did the job"


"I love this medication! It has completely changed my life. I give it a 9 out of 10 because I get the side effects, and almost always have to nap before the side effects disappear. They are also very expensive."


"Well, I recently started my second pack and the least I can say is I've grow a cup size bigger (boob wise), and I'm maintaining my average weight. I have slight acne, I never get bad pimples but now my T- zone is bad! No nausua, no headaches. My first pack I had bad, even suicidal depression, but I've noticed all of it is toning down. I have a little acne between my breasts(which NEVER happens). My periods are light and stay for 4 days at the most, no cramps. Everything is great except for the acne...."


"I'm a 25 year old male who has suffered from anxiety in the past. When I was prescribed anti-anxiety medication it really affected the erections I was getting, even now that I've stopped taking it it's almost like I forgot how to get and maintain an erection. I would only ever really get half hard erections, even in the morning. I was pretty disheartened and afraid to try anything else with any another girls for fear of more embarrassment. I tried Cialis and WOW... All the performance anxiety was gone and as soon as I was stimulated I was able to achieve and maintain an erection until climax. I was able to switch positions with ease and even switch rooms without my erection going anywhere!"


"I have lost 10Kg my first month and I still have 20Kg to go. I know that I wouldn't be able to loose the weight without Saxenda.  My only concern is that I feel something in my stomach and I don't know what it is.  I think it is hunger but try to avoid it and drink fluids.  I know eating or drinking to much will make me sick. I have vomited a couple of times now so I take it really easy.  Just wish the constant stomach feeling would go away. I recommend this to anyone who needs a jump-start or nothing seems to work for them."


"I am 23 now and I was diagnosed at the age of 8 with ADHD. I was put on Ritalin until I was 17. Ritalin made me stay up all night, it made me depressed. It was a terrible experience. Adderall really helped me, it keeps me focused and on task and just overall it has changed my life."


"Humira was my first medicine to try for recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Had to stop after the 2nd injection due to nausea, lethargy, my teeth hurt and had 3/4 migraines a week. Trying a new medicine now and hope to see results. Humira has a discount program that you only pay $5 for. Ask your doc about it!"


"I've tried this medicine and it is quite good..I don't have to suffer from insomnia anymore. Thanks to ambien"


"I got this inserted this past January (2017) and overall I love it. The insertion was very painful despite taking 800MG of iBProfin like my OBGYN said but the procedure was only a couple of minutes. I had some residual pain for the rest of the night but nothing a little more ibuprofen and a heating pad didn't fix. I woke up feeling fine. No other pain. My sex drive returned (had issues with taking estrogen with drive) in just two weeks and my periods have gotten shorter and lighter each month and currently I am only spotting. I have had no other issues with it so far but maybe next time I'll ask for a prescription strength pain med for the procedure."


"I've had the Implanon rod inserted the day after I gave birth to my son. This was August 21st of this year. When I first got it I was bleeding for about two weeks but thought nothing of it cause I just gave birth but it came back on about a week later and has been on every since. Also I've been feeling really depressed for the past month and my finance' says its like I'm a whole new person. I'm considering getting it removed."


"I started taking this BC last year 11/2014 when I got the Mirena taken out due to bad acne. A few weeks after starting Tri-Previfem I started having hypoglycemic episodes after I run (~4miles ). Which continued after every run so I started taking supplements before and during my run to keep my blood sugar stable. Which helps partly and very annoying. But the last 2 months I had 2 hypoglycemic episodes in the morning without any physical activity. It's now 8/2014 and I've decided to stop taking them.

Cons: hypoglycemia, stomach bloat during period

Pros: no acne, regulated periods (precise day and round about time of day), minimal/no cramps."


"I also have Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. I was started on Librax upon getting my initial diagnosis, took it for several weeks and kept telling everyone how "I've never felt better in my life" and then one day on the way to work I nearly fell asleep behind the wheel of my car on the drive into work. There is a chemical in chlordiazepoxide that has a half-life of over 400 hours, so the 'benzo' part of this medicine can build up pretty quickly. I stopped the medication for awhile and have since gone back on it without any of the previously mentioned problems, but I did cut my dose down from 1 pill every 8 hours to 1 pill every 10-12.....so only 2 pills a day instead of 3. I still get the relief I need, but do not get drowsy at all."


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"I'm 81yr old female was put on Eliquis 5 wks for Af and I've had Severe stomach pain. Which I've had a bad pancreas before this but my pain has increased by at least 50% and lots of short term memory loss. I'm looking at getting off this medicine because I just can't handle the stomach pain. Good luck to everyone ."


"The Only thing that relieves the pain from this cream 100% is prescription lidocaine ointment usp 5% it only takes a small amount and works within seconds! I can finially sit and walk without cringing. It last about 5 hrs. I don't see why drs don't automatically give you this when the aldara is filled !"


"I have been on this med for my panic/anxiety disorder for a few years now and I must say it is a saviour for me.  I had very bad depression and anxiety/panic problems for years along with a medical problem about my thyroid.  This medicine has helped me very much.  I take .5 mg at bedtime.  helps me sleep all thru the night.  I get my 7-8 hours that I need.   everyone can be affected differently with medications but I think in my opinion, if you take a benzo and/or a antidepressant and it freaks you out, then you are not taking the right medication for what ails you.  That I know from my own experiences from other meds in the past.  I take this with lexapro.  This combo  works wonders for me.  Thank you."


"This pill saved my life! I am 18 and had sex with my boyfriend on Oct. 1 It was his first time and he didn't know that he needed to pull out. (Crazy right) not to mention I'm not on birth control. It was 8 days exactly after ovulation for me. Freaking out I went to sleep and woke up the next morning to get the pill. I took it and only had a couple of side affects. I was VERY tired after taking the pill. After that I had slight back pain for a while and short cramps. My period was due to start on the 7th of October. I slightly spotted the day before but now it is October 7th and I have a full blown period!! Thanks to this pill I won't be a mom at 18 and I won't have my  boyfriend having a kid,Thanks B!!"


"In just 3 weeks my skin is clear."


"I first started taking contrave last year I lost over 35 pounds and I never had any problems with taking them but this time I just started 2 weeks ago after my one pill for a week I started feeling anxiety I just started caving in and I can as a breath and when I got on the two pills in the morning and one at night I did it for two days and then I had to stop I've been off of them for a week now but I really want to lose weight I'm 38 pounds overweight so I started them back 2 days ago and I started back on just one pill a day and I've noticed the heaviness in my chest is coming back should I continue taking these pills"


"I suffer from depression, anxiety and a bit of obsessive compulsive disorder. I just started taking this medication and in less than two weeks I feel a huge difference. Before the medication it seems I was crying about any and everything and at times for no reasons. Then the simplest things would irritate the heck out of me. Things as simple as popping gum. Now on the medication, I finally feel at ease and more calm. I even feel very upbeat and happy. Its a wonderful thing for me to even be able to say I even feel this way. I will come back after a while longer on the meds and give another update."


"If I miss a dose I usually feel low energy return within 24 hours.  But feel fine once the right dose for me is reestablished.   I feel perfectly normal with 400 mg per day.  I don't feel well with less than that.  My wife needs 450 to control her SAD.  I feel sorry for people who give up before reaching an effective dosage of buproprion.  It takes a few weeks at the right dosage and after that you will feel like a new person."


"The drops worked okay but I started to notice joint pain in my hands and legs. My legs have an almost a restless legs feeling.  I stopped the drops for a few days and everything went away.  Started the drops again yesterday and woke up right back with the pains and tingling.  I'm supposed to use the drops 4x a day. I have no clue why the drops would cause these affects but wanted to share in case someone else might have the same problem."


"I have currently been on Ortho-Cyclen for a few months now and am going back to my doctor soon to see if I can be prescribed something else. The good for me: very effective when taken correctly, and light periods with bearable cramping. The bad for me: terrible mood swings, bloating, very low libido, and nausea. If I didn't take this pill before bed and after a meal, I'd be sick to my stomach. I have experienced bloating, but haven't gained any weight. The low sex drive I have experienced on this has been very bad. Overall, it's free through my insurance and didn't get me pregnant, but the negative side effects are not worth it anymore!!"


"I started taking this medication to replace Xanax in the early 90's.  I am now 44 and have been on .5mg-2mg/day of this drug for almost 25 years.  I also take sertraline (Zoloft) and buspirone (Buspar) for my depression, anxiety, panic, and OCD- all of which I've suffered with since childhood.  The Clonazepam has been a wonderful drug which has allowed me time free from the agony of anxiety.  It has also caused me problems with drowsiness and memory.  Withdrawal has been manageable on a couple of occasions.  I am currently on .25mg/day/prn and am trying to get off of it completely per my MD.  The couple of time I came off of it precipitously to avoid drug screenings at work were some of the worst times of my life."


"This medication in combination with Zyprexa has really improved my life.  I have been on this for 5 months and am almost over the side effects.  I notice that I stutter when I have an alcoholic beverage, and tend to shake quite a bit in my hands and lower limbs. Still would recommend this to anyone."


"I've been constipated for some time and I couldn't have a normal bowel movement, and then a friend reccomended I try Miralax because they were hospitalized and having problems, but I tried it the first day and I loved it so much that I do it once a day every day to once every couple of days. I highly reccomend this to anyone who suffers with constipation. And it also mixes in well with anything you want to drink, so it's tasteless and easy to drink."


"Have been taking this medicine now for 3 months. I take 5 mg in the morning and works ok, generally lasting approximately 3-4 hours before I need the toilet of which I can easily deal with. However at night is a different story. I doesn't work at all. I have taken the medicine at various times prior to going to bed but it has no effect. I am still getting up 2-3 times a night. So it's a trip back to the Doctors."


"I was taking it with pauses for 4 years. It eradicated my anxiety but gradually it eradicated also my libido. No visual stimulation, spontaneous erections, lust and passion. I am 36 in good shape and don't have other health problems."


"I had unprotected sex and we weren't sure if he had finished or not inside of me. So I started freaking out. I'm still young and I defiantly don't want a kid. I'm not on birth control either! (Bad I know!) anyways I took plan b 14 hours after sex and I was so stressed out for days. My period is irregular so I never know when it's suppose to come! And I was reading a bunch of reviews and a lot of girls said they got their period on the 5th day after taking Plan B. I had back pains and mood swings BUT NO PERIOD. On the 5th day after plan B I expected to wake up and see my period... But I didn't. I was so sad/stressed. Later on that day I was at the park and BAM I got my period! It saved my life and I'm so happy I took it."


"Have trouble tolerating cholesterol meds so my doctor gave me a sample of Livalo.  The first day I took this drug I felt like I had consumed vast quantities of caffeine.  I slept poorly, felt depressed, and even had the shakes.  I really wanted to find a medication to reduce my cholesterol but the side effects of Livalo were just too prohibitive.  It is also very expensive.  Even with insurance, a 3-month supply was $125 and my insurance would not accept the drug manufacturer's coupon."


"I was given this in the 1980's for panic attacks and was not taking any benzodiazepines at all with it. I'm glad it has worked so well for others, but for me it was like a very bad trip. I was literally bouncing from wall to wall, couldn't walk or see clearly, even hallucinating. I had a severe reaction to it, but I am extremely sensitive to tricyclics and all SSRI's except Remeron. If you're taking it for the first time, might be good to have another person around just in case."


"Love this medicine. Changed my life."


"Lexapro has changed my life. I am now able to participate in so many activities that my anxiety wouldn't allow me to do prior. There is side effects. I don't sleep great and have crazy dreams. Dry mouth, skin and eyes is noticeably worse. Sexual feelings came back after a few months. Plus have more gas and stomach upset. But even with the side effects, my life has greatly improved."


"12 year old son been using Qvar 80 for 2 years. Been very good with no side effects."


"It definitely kills my appetite. However, I'm dizzy, constipated and have headaches.  I also feel a bit anxious.  I'm having trouble remembering things as well. That's the worst part.  I've been on the medication for 2 months.I'm only eating about 1000 calories a day and have only lost 3 pounds. Granted, I've had bronchitis twice during this time and haven't exercised.  I will give this another month because I have about that much of it left. But if I don't lose something during that time, I'm done."


"Buspar 5 mg twice daily for possible anxiety induced difficulty failing asleep. First week good, second week less helpful for sleep, then onset of extreme hip, bilateral leg weakness with feeling of extreme leg muscle fatigue, start mid afternoon, worse by bedtime every night, required pain med to allow sleep. Discontinued."


"I've had explanan for 3 months now at first I was scared to get it because I read all the bad reviews about it and especially of gaining weight which I already struggle with however I decided that I didn't want to risk getting pregnant so I got the nexplanon I had no side effects till I got my period which usually last 2-3 days however nexplanon changed it to 2 weeks and some spotting a few days after intercourse other than that no other horrible side effects I don't regret my decision and no more worrys of getting pregnant I love it !"


"The medication worked well. It does burn after application."


"Pros: effective, worry free birth control that I didn't have to think about from month to month. Having non-hormonal birth control is very important to me.

Cons: Everyone's body is different, some people love this birth control. My experience, for the entire year I had it was miserable. Horrible, consistent cramps for the first three months. I had to call out of work a few times because I could barely stand. Once that subsided, my monthly cramps were miserable. My cycle(which was never too much trouble in the past) was a week of crazy hormones, followed by a week of bleeding and cramps that would keep me up at night, and then a week of cramps post bleeding. I literally had a week of feeling normal.
Also, extreme fatigue. I was miserable."


"I was switched from celexa to fetzima.  I started on 20mg for a few days then increased to 40mg.  It did not helped my depression at all.  I was crying and repetitive thoughts. Side effects were awful:  constipation, dizziness, retrograde ejaculation, anxiety, irritability etc...I switched to viibyrd.  So far its a lot better."


"Been on 200 mg day for 3 of 4 weeks. Restarted after first 2. Have my doubts I am winning the battle on this one. Test does not show resistance built up but when it comes toward time for the next pill the soreness and all start kicking in. Of course I think there is a stone a hiding some where - we will see"


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"I suffer from what I believe to be Morgellons Disease (Unidentified Dermopathy) in which I break out with lesions that last for many months to well over a year.  I pull little particles out of these lesions that stretch and are extremely painful.  I was placed on Navane 4mg at bedtime approximately 3 years ago.  About 4 months into taking Navane my lesions healed up and HAVE NOT RETURNED in 2 1/2 yrs.  I cannot praise this medication enough to be lesion free for this long as I usually had 8 or more lesions that lasted for a year.  I no longer pick at my skin or ruin my clothes from the bleeding.  It was obsessive skin picking because it was necessary to remove the hard scab and the white particles in the lesions."


"So, after having the implant for 8 years. Yes that's right, I've been crazy enough to have this 3 times. was fine at first. Then I started getting depressed, gained 7 stone throughout the years I have had it (on and off by dieting), depressed, unmotivated, tearful, low sex drive, acne, I've got severe acne scarring on my back, face and chest and even feeling suicidal at times and constant, heavy painful periods. The only reason I have had it as long as I have is because I heard horror stories about other forms, and I am forgetful so pill is not suitable. I've decided to pluck up the courage to get the IUD and finally say goodbye. THANK GOD! Can finally get my life back hopefully!"


"I've been on Effexor XR for about 9 years now (150mg once a day). I originally started taking it for A.D.D. and mild depression. It has worked incredibly for me. I went from no attention span to extremely focused. I also went through some events that increased my depression, and by upping the dosage, I was fine. The only side effects I've had are extreme withdrawal symptoms if I miss a dose (severe headaches and jitters), and a decreased sex drive. I would strongly recommend this drug."


"I've been taking Rytary since Feb 2016, I settled in on taking   3 capsules of Rytary 48.75mg/195mg 4 times a day & 1 capsule of Rytary 61.25 mg / 245 mg at bedtime initially this dosing combination allowed me to achieve virtually no down time until, I experienced some serious stress which eventually led to 4 to 6 hours of off time a day as well as significant dyskinesia between doses, especially as the day wore on. Next I was favorably evaluated and underwent DBS surgery in Feb 2017 with stimulation I'm still on the same day dose, but have stopped taking 2 capsules Rytary 48.75mg/195mg at bedtime with virtually no down time and no noticeable dyskinesia. Rytary has work very well for me during this time. With DBS hope to reduce daily Rytary"


"I suffered from severe anxiety for years particularly social anxiety. Been on 100mg a day for about six months now. I feel like a new person now ,feel normal and calm and doing things I hadn't thought possible. For me this is a wonder medicine. Took weeks before I felt an improvement but well worth sticking with it. Don't want to stay on it long term but worried about stopping as I never want to go back to chronic anxiety again. I'm sure it's different for some people but I never felt better since taking Zoloft. Hope this helps"


"Initial use info and review. Little dizzy and nausea the first day. So far, blood sugar readings are dropping. Was around 107-117. Now at 83. A1C is at 6.7. Looking forward to dropping THAT number. Next A1C read is in mid July. No other adverse affects so far.

(This "Anti-Spam" verification is ridiculous)"


"I'm not sure if durezol did any good. I do know that the ophthalmologist, gallemore, kept me on it for 18 months, without monitoring my IOP, resulting in optic nerve damage in both eyes--blindness in one eye and extreme visual deficits in the other.  My IOP was 60/63."


"Watch for side effects: sore muscles, tiredness, fuzzy thinking. Wait a minute....Maybe that's from the sex. Seriously, it's like nuclear power in a pill.  It just plain works."


"Within 1 hour of first dose, I, like many others on this thread, had no ejaculate. None. It was pretty disconcerting to say the least. As far as the BPH goes, it worked. I just can't justify taking something that ruins sex, no matter what the reason."


"This medicine helped me lose 13 pounds in 3 weeks. Still I have to lose 47 pounds to be in perfect BMI range. No side effects so far, may be because I don't eat oily/fatty food much."


"My daughter is 11 years old and she has been on 10mg of strattera for 28 days and has just jumped to 18mg. My concerns are the side effects. Skin rash, headaches and severe stomach cramps since going onto the higher dosage. Do I persist or take her off? Doctor wants me to persist but I am worried I am doing more harm. She battles to fall asleep taking pill at 6pm and in bed at 8:15pm. She cried every morning because she is tired. Should I be taking it in the morning?"


"I have had chronic urticaria for six months and have experienced the same non results from Xyzal as with all other antihistamines."


"Holy moly. I am 4 weeks into this medication and I feel horrid! My doc told me to stick with it. First week I vomited and felt like I had the flu for 4 days. The second injection was just a little motion sickness. The third injection I had horrible diarrhea and non stop vomiting. I just don't know how much more I can take. My blood sugars have been perfect though. I just can't deal with all the vomiting."


"After making the mistake of reading reviews of this treatment on a few sites - I felt I had to share my experience. What I had read scared me and made me pretty anxious.

First off - about me. Mid 50s - way overweight and the knee I was working with had torn cartilage removed in late 80s. Didn't work. Now bone on bone and it crunches when I bend or move it wrong way

I had the Synvisc 1 treatment 2 days ago and it started with a needle for the freezing. Then a needle for the steroid. Finally the S1. When it was done, I felt good - no pain or anything so I attributed that maybe to the freezing. Pain is now almost gone - very little bone crunching. GP said 2-3 wks for full potential.
Cant wait.
I recommend but every individual is different"


"I've been taking 300 mg of Wellbutrin for two months now, and I am really impressed with how great it has been.  I am way more motivated, feel happier, and quit smoking too.  I find it much easier to go to work, and going to the gym is actually wonderful, instead of the incredibly difficult task it was before.  I think that Wellbutrin works particularly well when combined with exercise.  I have had a little bit of dry mouth and some trouble sleeping, but when compared to the benefits, the side effects are very minor."


"I am in my early 50s.  The "docs" gave me this med initially for "stress".  I was referred to a "psychiatrist" right after & I complied.  The "Psychiatrist" announced I had "full blown clinic depression" even though all I felt was stress.  I took the medication as prescribed (25mg), & had to endure 1 week of agony, but figured it was part of "the drug".  I had muscle twitches, sweating, hot/cold sensation was thrown off, Blood pressure would shoot up & drop low, NO SLEEP at all for 1 week, before the "medication" took hold.  Getting off the crap was just as bad if not worse.  As a result of this med, I have become well acquainted with the local Sheriffs Dept, who showed up twice to "Baker Act" me For the side-affect - suicidal thoughts."


"I have used Humira for about 1 year and 4 months.  This has been great.  I still use the Clobex spray on the tough spots that seem to never clear up.  But, they are very small.  If you are suffering from psoriasis then I would recommend trying Humira for sure.  The warnings they give make me a little nervous however.  I had moderate Psoriasis that seemed to be getting worse with time.  I had large places on my shins and was getting places on my scalp and my back and chest.  I thank my Doctor every time I see him for offering Humira to me.  I hope it keeps working with no side effects.  I am 46 years old and this Psoriasis hit me about three years ago from nowhere, no family history of it."


"Worst pill ever. So I was just like you looking, searching, reading reviews for my next birth control and my doctor put me on this in August 2015. The first 3 months were fine (assuming my body was adapting) my skin cleared up n stuff. But then in December I started getting spotting and a period almost every other week. And oooooo I was mean! That's the reason I'm writing this! I've become some moody, mean, irritated that is starting to affect my relationship with my boyfriend and not to mention sex... I want nothing todo with it   HORRIBLE vaginal dryness. I am still on this pill and hate it! Searching for a new one but writing this review because it's changed my life :("


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I drank the prep down in 4 gulps followed immediately by 2 16oz glasses of water.  The water helped clear the taste away.  The taste is sickly sweet with a strong bitter after taste - but not even close to making me gag or anything.  It took 1.5 hours before my first trip to the bathroom.  After that I went about 4-5 more times.  Next morning I took the second dose.  This time it kicked in quicker - about 45 mins.  Colonoscopy itself was no big deal because you're anethestized and don't remember or feel anything when it's done.  My colon was clean.   I had the colonoscopy because I turned 50 and last year a good friend was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer - he's in remission but took a real beating with the surgery & chemo."


"I was on Cipralex for 8 months and many other meds. Zoloft is the first one that has given me a positive effect. It's less than 2 weeks but I have been so much better. I started at 25mg for 7 days than 50mg for 5 days. I will go to 75mg this week and hopefully that will give me all I need to be 100%."


"I take a small dosage as needed and it's very helpful in keeping my anxiety under control."


"After years of Social Anxiety/Panic attacks I had to sort myself out. I did some research into SNRIs/SSRIs and like many, was fearful of the side effects described by others and how bad it made people feel.

I went to the GP who prescribed Venlafaxine/Effexor.

The first few weeks I felt a little nausea, increased anxiety/panic attacks, delay in ejaculation. It never felt unmanageable. After 6 weeks all had gone.

I feel 80% less anxious in social/all situations, I feel calm and very much unphased by most things. I feel more confident, my mind is clearer and it is physically impossible to dwell on negative thoughts. Haven't had a panic attack!

Everyone reacts differently. I believed it a risk worth taking and I feel it has paid off!"


"I been on these medicine for a little over a month and I fell different.. a good different.  After dealing with PPD I was put on antidepressant medicines. I now know it was doing nothing for me and I didn't feel depressed. I felt off... not right. So fast forward new Doctor, new diagnosis, and these new medicines. I feel so much better. I feel life again.  I am enjoying feeling happy and different.  I make sure I take them everyday. "


"I loved almost everything about Yaz. My heavy, 7-day periods turned into light 3-4 day ones. Skin cleared up, and the reason I took it was to get rid of my horrible cramps - which it did a fantastic job of. Unfortunately, it affected my sex drive and I  felt my personality clouded over. I decided I'd rather feel like myself and try my best to deal with cramps and heavy days without medicines."


"Ok so this gets an 8 because it was effective. HOWEVER, it's an AWFUL experience that I don't recommend to anyone!! The pain is unbelievable. You will sit on the toilet for hours wondering what went wrong in life to bring you to this point. If your doctor tells you to take it, you better make sure they've prescribed some zofran for you because you're going to need it."


"I started to notice thinning in the front of my hair in my late 30's. Recently it was more than I wanted. So I went to a major pharmacy and retail chain and purchased the generic Rogain extra strength. For the first month there was no change. But I heard that it really doesn't start working until the second month of applying it to your scalp.

Next week is officially month two. I applied Rogaine twice a day, once in the morning, and once before I went to bed.

This last week I noticed more hair growth. It works. Granted it wasn't like I suddenly had the hair of a 15 year old boy. Where my hair was thinning it has grown in and the folicles appear thicker.  I gave it a 7 out of ten, because the growth is not a huge amount, but there is some"


"On day 1 of this Cymbalta and it's awful.  I didn't sleep last night, have felt tired all day, and struggled to "zone" into conversations or my own thoughts.  I've felt worried all day and have had tremors, a sick tummy, a dry mouth and no sex drive.  My doctor prescribed me this so I could deal with stress at work and help reduce my blood pressure.  I don't think it's worth the side effects and I won't be taking anymore.  I will look for other options."


"I started taking Vesicare for my Overactive Bladder but it's has stopped being as effective as it was for the past several years. My doctor gave me a sample of Detrol LA 5 days ago and I've had side effects. I have had a terrible head-ache, fatigue, and just felt awful. Finally figured out that it correlated to when I started on the Detrol LA. I've called and asked to switch to another medicine. I can't function this way."


"I've had the implanon for a year and 1 month, it is very effective because I haven't gotten pregnant and im sexually active, but the side effects suck!!!!!! I spot all the time my period is normal and lasts for 4-6 days but it is followed by spotting a lot of spotting and I dont get a break and when i do its like 2-4 weeks and I start spotting for a full 2 months!

I hate the side effects, but its comfortable in the arm."


"I am a 41 year old female, as a child and teenager I was always high strung, but managed to get good grades in school. I had my first child at 18 after my child was born my energy was cut in half and did have quite a bit of depression. Four children later my youngest started noticing short term memory loss even for easy tasks, along with severe lack of energy. I have been taking Adderall  for 2 years now, my family noticed a great improvement in my ability to organize, take care of the house and my attitude was more positive. If you take your medicines as prescribed the medicine is wonderful. It changed my life for the better. "


"Synthroid makes my eyes have a burning sensation."


"I felt a YI coming on so went and picked up a 3 day store brand kit. Inserted last night, went to sleep no issues. It wasn't until today that the horrific burning, itching and swelling make me feel like my girly bits are roasting on a fiery pit. Worse than the actual YI. I've never in my life has this kind of reaction. Perhaps I should have stuck with the 7 day. To make matters worse, there's a major snowstorm and so no way I'm getting to the doctor to get a diflucan. I sincerely hate having a vagina. And someone should make the makers of this horrible product endure the same horrors"


"I have been on Bydureon for 3 months now, I have lost 10lbs. Without trying my blood sugars stay around a 100-120, I also take 2000mg metformin. The mixing is a pain, but its only once a week bumps at injection site and heartburn are my only reactions to the medication, I think its working great!"


"This is my second time on phentermine 37.5 mg
Last March I took the meds and  my was weight 198 and by July My weight was 173 I was extremely happy, but ran out of pills and money so I had to stop taking them. But I only gained 5 of those pounds back while off the meds. Now here I am again determined to reach my goal of 160.0 pounds I just recently started back on the medicine on Jan 2,2016 weighing at 178.8 and now a week and day later I'm down to 174.4 I encourage any body that wants to make a change in there life to give this a try."


"In College I had a bad reaction to a medication and spent the entire day in bed and throwing up until my roommate gave me Dramamine and it completely took away the vomiting and helped me go to sleep. "


"I love love my Implanon. I have had it for 2 1/2 years now and it puts me at ease.  I never have to worry about forgetting a pill or taking pills late, also, it's not affected by antibiotics! I have very light periods every couple of months for a day or two that are easily managed with panty liners. I have noticed a decrease in sex drive, however not having a little one right now is definitely more important to me.  I will be getting it removed soon and will without a doubt get a new one."


"I have had my implant for about 10 months now, and I've had a pretty good experiment with it. The changes I have seen are a slight raise in my moodiness, but nothing totally extraordinary. There was a big change in my period though, I went from getting it for a week every month to getting it for 3 weeks every 2 months. It's a pretty light period, but it's a little annoying having to wear pads for 3 weeks straight. I think it's worth it though, it does a great job of not getting me pregnant. When my 3 years is over I think I'll get it inserted again."


"I have tried many many other medications for my bipolar depression, none of which were effective. Wellbutrin improved my mood significantly and within the first two weeks. (they tell you it takes 4-6 for most meds to begin working) Don't suffer any longer, try this one. Ps. NO Weight changes!"


"I had nexplanon for a year and 6 months. I bled the entire time- at least 15 days a month. It wasn't a full flow, but it was always there and there was no rhyme or reason to the bleeding so I couldn't even plan for it. It worked as in I'm not pregnant, but I couldn't take the bleeding. I kept hoping it would adjust to my body, but never did. My doctor said many women have the same result and that's why they get it removed. It's been gone a month and I have not bled since aside from my actual scheduled monthly period. It's great to be able to know when I'll be bleeding. My acne is completely gone as well (it wasn't severe, but my face is spotless now and nothing changed aside from removal). Insertion and removal was easy and painless."


"I took this medicine for about 5 years in addition to Lithium for bipolar 2. It was good for depression and anxiety, but I found I was tired a lot, and if I got a bad nights sleep (which was often) my mood could drop or I could become slightly hypomanic."


"I was on NuvaRing for 3 months. I have no complaints. The reason I went on it was because I have ovarian cysts. It actually helped the cysts. It was my first method of birth control (other than condoms). I had zero side effects besides sore breasts. "


"Got Skyla around 4 months ago (pills made me really emotional). Didn't read the horror stories but knew in general what I'm getting myself into. As everyone else, I was told there will be spotting and cramps but they will stop. Well, for some they do and for me.. They didn't. I was able to walk home after insertion but my husband took me back to my provider after 3 hours of screaming in pain. They sent me back to drink a glass of wine. Spent the month after either taking painkillers or drinking wine in bed because the cramps made me unable to stand or walk. After 4 months I'm still randomly getting severe cramps that force me to lie down.

Could be that I have a small cervix but I'm considering having my Skyla removed."


"I hated this. I had it put in 6 weeks after I had my son and I bled non stop for 2 years. Even had to have a blood transfusion. I got it removed in February 2017 and immediately went back to normal periods. I m now 26 weeks pregnant with my second child. Will not ever get this again. It was very effective in not getting pregnant but other than that it sucked"


"After taking Chantix for smoking cessation I fell into a spiral of severe dèpression. I didn't feel like leaving my home other than going to work  I gained 25 pounds and felt my life was hopeless   I had always felt like an extrovert trapped in an intraverts body. I stumbled upon  Valium when my husband gave me one for muscle cramps. The effects were amazing!  I no longer felt trapped in I my prison of isolation and misery. A word of caution though: this drug is addictive and should be taken in small amounts and withdrawal should be done slowly and under medical supervision. It is a shame Valium has such a bad rap"


"I decided to get the Paragard Iud because my body is very sensitive to hormones from birth control. I am currently 18 years old, I have had my IUD for 10 months ( I got last April) when I was 17. I have never had children, so my doctor was concerned about how I would do with the IUD and recommended I try something similar to the iud  called Skyla but it had hormones. Against my doctors concerns, we decided that the paragurd was the best option for me. When my paragard got inserted, it felt like bad period cramps. it really didn't hurt just uncomfortable for a few seconds. The iud has been great, periods can be painful/heavy occasionally but not bad, I have no other side effects. my fianc"


"I've been on Bydureon for 18 months, and used Byetta for 8 months before that.  I switched from the Byetta because I couldn't handle the digestive upset any more, but the results were amazing.  My a1c has come down to the 5.7-5.9 level consistently.  Fasting BG is in the 80s normally.  I haven't had any of the stomach upset with Bydureon.  The shots are a pain and I don't think I like the pen very much since I can't control the shot as well.  I tend to have leakage with the pen and sometimes hit a sensitive spot and it hurts.  But since I started taking this class of drug my health is so much better!  I've lost 95 lbs. and the health problems from diabetes have disappeared.  This could be a lifesaver for me!"


"I'm 56 yr old male, active and I was dignosed with afib about 20 months ago. When it first started I thought it was anxiety and didn't go to doctor until I had an episode that lasted 9 hours.
After 2 months of tests doctor put me on 150 mg twice a day. After 7/8 months it was 3 times a day because episodes were almost everyday and getting worse. After 12 months it was 225 twice an 150 one time a day and I was still having episodes everyday. Told him that and was told to learn to live with it.
New doctor put me on 325ER 2 times per day an after 1 week called and said worst week I have had in a year. I'm now on 425 twice a day for last 8 weeks. I have episodes every day still, some days worse than others. Have more tests  scheduled for next week"


"If you're here reading these comments, that means you're a boy or girl in the same position I was:  A mistake was made somewhere and you're concerned about pregnancy.  The waiting is gruesome, but I'm here to assure you; this pill works.  After ingesting the pill 16 hours after sex, a period of terrible waiting began.  My girlfriend and I were both antsy and scared, and the time of her expected period came and went.  She was 8 days late, but alas, she had it.  This pill works in mysterious ways that can cause a later period, but I'm here to tell you there is nothing to worry about.  It's scary, it's unsettling, but I'm here to tell you to calm down and relax because this pill will take care of everything."


"I have been on the lowest dose of Trulicity for 1.5 weeks and I am IMPRESSED. I have had ZERO side effects, and my blood sugar started decreasing within 2 days! I went from from a fasting bs of 267 to 166 in 2 days. It has been 9 days since my first dose and today my fasting bs was 109. This is amazing. However, I am concerned about the fact that it caused thyroid cancer in mice! Therefore, I do not intend on taking this long term. I will be trying a natural alternative (berberine) once my Trulicity pens are used up to see if it works just as well."


"I've had a lot of trouble getting the ring to stay in place! I've had one baby so perhaps things are a little looser in there now, but it's still very annoying. It constantly slips down (not all the way out) and the bottom of it sits outside the opening. Also, it causes a huge amount of discharge to be released all the time. I'm constantly wet and sticky. So, those are the negatives. I gave this a 5 out of 10 because I haven't noticed any weight changes or mood swings which is a huge plus. Also it's nice not to have to remember every day to take a pill. However, that also makes the chances of forgetting to take the ring out or change it much higher, because you're not thinking about it every day!"


"Started in Jan. At first I loved it. Short,  predictable period and my breasts got bigger. Developed severe nausea and started gaining weight. Took a pregnancy test because that was the only logical explanation right? I wasn't pregnant so I decreased my daily calories even more, increased my workouts, and still kept gaining weight. I also had trouble staying asleep through the night. And now really dry patches on my face. I hate that I have to stop because I loved the short periods and the $0 copay but the side effects are too much to handle."


"The breakthrough bleeding started a few days after I started taking it. Each day it gets worse.  It is now day 30, I think this will be my last pack.  I'd rather have a heavy period for 3 days, and light bleeding for 5 more. At least I get at least a 10 day break before periods."


"We ladies have to remember that all our bodies compositions are different. I will have to rate this a 10  because it is doing its job. I got it placed no later than 2 months ago and I am no longer bleeding. I was spotting for the entire time from placement until up until a week ago. The draw backs are that my partner can feel the strings and he says they stick him and since I have stopped bleeding I have had symptoms of pregnancy. I guess its my body reacting to no period. I have been sleeping none stop, back pain, head aches from being tired all the time and hungry pains. I don't want to have any more children so I think I will get my tubes tied. "


"I got on it for cystic acne. It really did a great job for my skin with only a couple pimples around my period. It helped with periods. I rarely had any cramps and my period lasted about 3 days using only lite tampons.  It had a lot of down falls though that included hair loss, migraine headaches, spotting all month long, and terrible nausea a couple times a month."


"They took me off valium after taking it for anxieties from a severe Traumatic brain injury while in the military. Now with there new rules they put me on trazodone for anxiety and wow its the worst thing a person can take. Read about all the dangers about the side effects from ssri's they are killing american vets especially. Please if you read this don't ever take a SSRI. I have done a lot of reading and found that antidepressants are horrible for a person. Even the scientist have said they made a mistake and they are not able to test the serotonin in a persons brain. So basically you are a guinea pig. They don't work and your addiction means no more sex!!! How can the drug companies make such a pill to help people when there the worst drug a person can take."


"I've been taking this medication for approximately 5 months.  It lifted me out of a severe depression.  Had been on Effexor x 5 years.  The side effects for me are extreme itching and sexual side effects."


"I highly reccomend the implant to anyone. I got mine inserted in early May 2015 now being October 2015 I haven't had any period since then which to me is a great side effect because who actually enjoys bleeding from their vagina every month, right? The only downsides for me are that I have absolutely no idea when my next period will be or if I'll ever get one (on the implant) and the other thing was at first I was a bit gross'd out at the fact I could feel the implant inside my arm which you get used to as time passes. Positive side effects-No babies for 3 years unless I decide to have one or get it taken out which is unlikely "


"I've been on solodyn (minocycline) for about a week now and it's definitely helped. I never had the bad initial breakout like some do but my cheek acne hasn't completely cleared up, still getting some cysts and whiteheads. Hopefully will get 100% better within the next few weeks.

Ps I went on doxycycline for three months last year and cleared me up completely but broke out worse than ever after I got off of it so be careful and have a plan when you get off of these kinds of antibiotics."


"I took singulair for the 1st time last night and have been awake ever since. I also notice out of the blue I started crying. I know it was the medicine because before taking it I slept well for the most part. This morning I got up and reread the possible side affects and last night will be my 1st and last time taking singulair.  The sad part is I have to go to work n all I wanna do is sleep "


"It works better than Flexeril. I have a spinal cord injury."


"I like this pill because:

1. It doesn't cause migraines with aura, which the combined pill caused for me.
2. I just got my first period after five months of taking it. This is wonderful for me because my periods are excruciating.

However, there are some slight complaints.

1. I don't like the frequent spotting. I take my pill extremely regularly, and the spotting seems unrelated to how well I take it, which is annoying.
2. I hate how painfully sensitive my nipples have been. On a bad day, something just moving across my nipple feels like yanking!"


"I've been on this medicine for about 6-9 months and its a wonderful drug. No more paranoid thoughts or delusions. I'm on the max dose which is 20 mg. It made me sleep for 12-14 hours a night at first but not anymore."


"It was my life saver drug. I have PTSD as bad as a war veteran they diagnosed. I take 300 mg a day and the flight reflex is greatly reduced. I am not always on fight mode now. I have been taking it for 9 years and am not willing to try anything else at this time. I can function in the world today."


"I had a few yeast infections in my short lifetime; more UTIs than anything and I always took a pill I got from the doctor. This time I was like, "let's just use something over the counter!" My biscuit regrets this decision as well as my body trying to extinguish the flames. Heaven help any woman who uses the oval egg of death."


"After taking 20 mg of pravastatin for about 3 weeks, 1x day, my blood pressure started to go extremely high, in the range of 175/97. It remained about at this level for about 4 days until my doctor said to stop taking it. In about 3 days my pressure dropped back to normal which for me, is about 135/82. I am a 71 yr. female in otherwise good health. Quite a shocking experience. This is a new side effect for this drug."


"Been on the Depo for 3 1/2 years now. No periods. Terrible weight gain. Mood changes. I'm looking to get off of it."


"I Have fibromyalgia and severe pain this works for a while but the pain does come back but for those hard core flare ups it sure took the edge off the pain and made me functional again also had herniated disc in my back a few years ago and it took that pain away almost instantly  I say yes to toradol"


Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"Works so well for me and my family. However it has been increasingly hard to find in pharmacies.  Keep being told it is no longer manufactured, or is behind in production.  Wish I could get it easier when we need it."


"I have had a very positive experience with this drug daily over the last 2 months.  Side effects nil.  If you are concerned about side effects you should talk to your physician, but my two cents would be not to be dissuaded by a few bad experiences reported on this board, as those are extreme outliers if you look at the label.  Anyway, best advice is always to talk to your doc.  Good luck if you are looking for help on OTC drugs, like I was!"


"I have been on ortho tri cyclen LO since I was 15 I am now 21 . I recently tried out the regular ortho tri cyclen the past month (I know they say it takes about 3 months to fully kick in) but WORST experience I can't even last more than a month on this . I'm going back on the LO. The amount of water weight I am retaining is INSANE my feet look like sausages . I'm a solid 125 and vigorous gym junkie and I am 132 pounds now and feel like I constantly have a pregnant belly. I go into full mood swings non stop and in general just feel disgusting about myself. my skin is usually clear and I keep getting bad breakouts on my face and shoulders . very nauseous at night as well all the time ."


"The reviews I read about Implanon seriously freaked me out at first. So much so, that I cancelled my initial consultation. After talking things over with a friend, I decide to just go for it. Long story short, I love this birth control. I don't have to take pills daily anymore and I'm always protected. It's very effective AND I still have monthly periods. My first period was a little long, like 8-9 days, but now they're normal length (3-5 days) and easy. My only complaint would be that while on the pill my cramps virtually disappeared. Since being on Implanon, my cramps have returned however not as strong! I recommend this for all young women like myself-- do yourself the favor."


"Makes "pinging" pains in my legs especially around my knees by the 4th day.  Took Motrin, but will ask to change meds."


"After the removal of a tumour and bone graft surgery I suffered from debilitating pain that occurred at night which ultimately kept me from sleeping.  For years, me and the doctors searched for the source of the pain but they could not find a reason and I was told to live with it.  This year I was suggested Cymbalta because my doctor had said it was working as a pain reliever for other patients.  I was willing to try anything to rid the pain and After about 3 weeks I noticed a dramatic decrease in my pain.  After a few months I am practically pain free. For those who deal with chronic pain on a daily basis this is best thing that could happen.  I never thought anything would help, Cymbalta has given me my life back."


"Easy to use and once a week is great. Not many problems with it giving me too low blood sugar. The injector is easy to use and really not painful.

 I haven't been on it long, but I do think I eat less ( mild beneficial anorexia) and actually get a full feeling when eating ( I don't know about everyone else but I never feel full until I've eaten so much that I hurt). I'm looking forward to good A1c results ( my latest was 7.1) and maybe some weight loss too."


"Been on belviq for a week now. Appetite has seriously changed. I basically eat cause I know I have to eat. I have NOT suffered from headaches like I did the first 2-3 days. Have not yet weighed myself but my starting weight was 187 lbs!! Will weigh when I finish my first months med.
I only was prescribed one per day so I take it around noon and it lasts me the entire day. I haven't been going to the gym yet but will restart again next week. I definitely notice a change in how my clothes fit I strongly recommend belviq to EVERYBODY."


"What a complete waste of money! The first night I took it I slept for four hours, the second night I took it I did actually sleep for six hours..it's 2:30 in the morning and I'm still wide awake the third night."


"It helps but unfortunately all Walmarts in Reno Nv are constantly out of stock.

I went to a pharmacy thinking surly they must stock the product but I had no luck. The pharmacist had no I deal what this product was. I felt like the pharmacist thought I was asking for OxyContin. I wish they would change the name and stock the store better with this product. What a shame now I will have to depend on a physician for a perscription. This product only helps for the first two days not for four days as advertised."


"I got this birth control in February (now it's April) and I have noticed this pill has had a few side effects. One being I'm always tired and get tired out really easily which is annoying because I'm always sleeping when I want to be with friends, another is  nausea I will feel sick occasionally and have headaches, and the last is being SUPER emotional, I will cry for no reason and I believe it has made me a little depressed. I'm hoping this will all blow over if not I'm getting a new pill."


"Have been on Anafranil for 5 weeks now. Prior to starting this medication I tried Lexapro (horrible panic attacks   no sleep), Zoloft (made me depressed, worsened anxiety), Cymbalta (dreamlike state, made me totally dysfunctional), dothiepin (slightly alleviated anxiety but not much). I have only taken Anafranil for 5 weeks and it has already cured me of chronic anxiety, panic attacks. Took 4 weeks to really start working but turned out to be a surprisingly effective medicine. I feel great for the first time in years and am starting to get my life back. It has also helped my agoraphobia a great deal, magical stuff."


"I have been on Seasonale for over a year now, and it is the only birth control that has actually worked for me, after going through 6 other brands. I went from having very heavy periods and cramping for 7 days, to having a very light (hardly there) period every 3 months. It also managed to clear up the cystic acne that came along with it. My only issue with it was that for the first month or two on the pill, I did have some spotting and bleeding, but it quickly went away, and haven't had any bleeding since then. Other than that I haven't experienced any other symptoms, and I highly recommend Seasonale!"


"Topamax worked pretty well for my daily headaches/migraines. I was down to using 6 of the 9 Imitrex pills that I usually suffered the rest of the month needing more of before. It also helped my cravings for alcohol (former binge drinker) and sugar, significantly. Topamax works for so many things- but there were 2 side effects that I couldn't deal with- irritability and hair loss. I recently had the same experience with Keppra- minus the benefits of Topamax. I have gone through all the seizure medicines with minimal benefit and all have caused hair loss for me except Zonegran, which didn't help my headaches at all."


"Works well for me but also gave me yeast infections."


"I been on this patch like 2 weeks and so far it has eliminated my hot flashes. Works very fast and I have felt no side effects."


"I'm 4 years status post breast CA and doing well... no recurrence for my Stage IIIA.  I started taking tamoxifen, then my oncologist switched me to Femara.  I do have frequent hot flashes ((whew!) and joint and bone pain that worsens with being tired.  Overall, I am able to tolerate the medication, and my oncologist believes it is the treatment of choice for me.  The side effects of being without estrogen are worse than the Femara side effects.  I know the drug is working as having no estrogen produced results in atrophic vaginitis, decreased sex drive, and other female issues that are bothersome.  But, in the big picture of life, it's a small price to pay to be, and hopefully stay, cancer free.  I will continue to use Femara!"


"I've been on Bystolic for a few weeks, and it's true that it controlled my rate very quickly. I have had a fast heart rate with apparently no cause they can discover. Like an average of 95, then 105 walking. Now, the rate is 68.  Amazing.  My pressure was also higher and now, it's better."


"I had been using Benicar with good results except an occasional headache and lightheadedness upon getting up quickly. Because of the high price, I asked my doctor to prescribe a cheaper product - Lisinopril. I have only been on it a short time but have experienced so many side effects that I'm asking to go back on Benicar - high cost or not."


"I have been taking this BC for 4 months now because I was becoming sexually active again and this pills completely kills that. I have absolutely no sex drive, to the point where even thinking about sex stresses me out. I've gained 10 pounds. I am always always tired. I am overly emotional and can cry over anything. Constant headaches and the nauseous is unbearable. I didn't really know why I was feeling all of these things, because it took about 2.5 months to notice, but these other reviews helped me connect the dots to the pills causing me so much trouble. Everyone reacts differently, but I don't recommend risking it."


"I am 49 and my right knee has been hurting for a year.  MRI showed no tears, just worn cartilage.  Steriod shot gave immediate 100% relief from pain but only for 2 1/2 months.  Dr. gave me the series of Euflexa shots and the shots were not painful...just a little uncomfortable.  But I have had very little relief from pain.  I am having to take anti-inflammatory and pain pills but still not much relief.  Scared Dr. Is going to have to scope it.  "


"I normally get UTI All the time, I also suffer from Interstitial cystitis (IC) of the bladder, so it's hard to tell when I have a UTI or just a flare from my IC. I saw my Dr. Last week, and I had some burning, So I figured might as well get my urine checked, came back I have a UTI, my Dr. Called in antibitic, I assumed it would be Levaquin that's the one I have always gotten, really the only one that I get no side effects, will only take that or cipro, so when hubby came back with macrobid, I emailed my Dr. Thinking he forgot, he said the kind of UTI I have Levaquin will not work on it, I am on 4th day 2xday no side effects but still burning & pressure!so not sure if it is working."


"I took these for a couple weeks and my tummy has been hurting bad and my skin and very itchy and not sure if this is with it but i got a face yeast infection and my eyes kind of bother me."


"I had my mother taking this for her allergies.  It did nothing for her.  After taking for almost 3 weeks, she broke out in hives.  We stopped immediately.  Went back to Clariten"


"It's my first day and I have thrown up 3 times since I've taken it. I don't know if this is normal but I'm just giving it a month, then go back to my birth control shots which I love. I'm 22 and have been on the shots since I was 18."


"So I think people should be aware that there are two products and two percentages. There is a cream and a gel. There are also a 0.1% and 0.3%. The one sold in the store is 0.1%. BenzaClin was leaving me with little bumps on my head (I'm athletic and it started to create fungus on my head) while prescription retinol gel was just making me red and puffy. I tried the 0.1% gel from Walmart. I was aware it would take awhile so I gave it two months to work. My skin looks so much better now. I use Neutrogena anti-wrinkle moisturizing on top of it. I'm guessing if it's like any retinol product you have to build into using higher percentage, at this point I could probably ask my doctor for 0.3% but I figure why mess with a good thing."


"Been on this anatibiotic for a little over a week and has made my face look worse than it has ever before. Really getting tired of acne and nothing works."


"I have been on this pill a little over a month now. This is the first birth control pill I've ever been on. So far,  I think it's great! I have only mild symptoms from time to time such as nausea but nothing horrible. My periods are definitely lighter which is good cuz I used to have very heavy periods. I have noticed my sex drive go down, but not so far down that I have no desire. I just have significantly less desire. Since starting the pill, I haven't noticed any improvement in my skin nor have I noticed any worsening of my acne. Also, I haven't noticed any changes in my mood so that is also a plus! Overall, Mononessa is working for me due to the lighter pills, very mild side effects, and so far the effectiveness of preventing pregnancy!"


"My 11 yo has been on concerta for 2 months. The first few days he did experience some nausea although went away. After the first week I could tell a huge difference in his attitude.. He suddenly had a sense of humor, engaged in conversation without being distracted, and was bringing home/completing homework with no trouble! His grades have immensely improved!! I can tell a difference (not huge) on the weekend days he doesn't take it. Or if he didnt sleep well the night before and when it begins to wear off in the evening he tends to be a little grouchy. Only other down side I've noticed so far is that he has lost approx 4lbs/mo which is concerning if it continues. So far, happy with the results!"


"I was on 50 mg for a month and it seemed to help a bit. My doctor and I agreed to up to 100mg last week. Since then my anxiety and intrusive thoughts have been awful. Is this just a side effect until it balances out?!"


"I was excited when I 1st heard about Uceris' approval for ulcerative colitis. I started taking it and the 1st few days I felt pretty good with minimal bathroom trips/stomach upset, etc. After about 3 days things got worse and worse each day I took the medicine. It started as constant cramping and stomach pain, and slowly having very urgent bathroom needs. I had to stop taking Uceris because it made all my symptoms worse. So know that going in, that it can help you, but it also might make your situation worse. "


"This works! I'm writing this because, for two weeks after taking this I stressed about it being effective. I'm 21, in college, 5'1 and 110 pounds. I don't take birth control because I am not usually sexually active. Long story short, I had a risky one night stand, unprotected. (stupid, irresponsible) I know. I took plan b one step at around 6:30 the next evening, around 15 hours later. I was especially worried because this was right around ovulation time. I had few side effects. Day 1 was at night, gave me a slight headache and made me depressed. Day 2 I felt fine all day but had a few instances of dizziness. About a week in I had mild cramps and slightly sore breasts. Now, two weeks later, my period came, right on time."


"I've been taking Remeron for about five months.  I was prescribed this medicine to help me fall asleep and I've found that it does work.  I haven't had any side effects from it. I also take Effexor XR for depression."


"Should have been on this 20 yrs ago, no more anxiety and suffocating panic attacks. I sleep like a log, am happy and incredibly patient with everyone around me. Every little noise doesn't bother me anymore, I see the humour more easily in all situations. Like I tell my brothers, you don't have to live feeling all wound up like an elastic band ready to snap."


"I've been on it for about 4 months. I do get nauseous taking it. My appetite seems to have decreased but I've gained a lot of weight on it. I do get headaches more often and for some reason I get constipated as well"


"I am 5' 8", 53.  Start weight 233.  Start date 6/27/16, as of today 8/19/16 I am down 30 pounds.  203! Yes, I have some side effects but I have learned to deal.  Constipated, have a serving of raw pumpkin seeds to get things moving.  Dry mouth, drink, drink, drink!  Water of course.  Feeling foggy.  I feel so much less loopy after I get my daily exercise in, don't know why but it changes.  Water also helps with the loopy foggy feeling.  The side effects are minimal as this drugs works along with a diet change and an exercise plan.  I take the 7.5.  Which takes my food craving away."


"I did several rounds of this birth control. At first I loved the idea of only having to worry about it every three months. My boobs grew so much! That was great and my period completely stopped all together. I was beaming the first month and a half. Then the spotting started (and lasted about three weeks) and I was steadily gaining weight despite eating healthier and working out five times a week. Eventually I lost my libido all together and was absolutely disgusted at the idea of sex. I couldn't even touch myself. I developed small zits in my forehead and horrible mood swings. Never. Again."


"It really helps my anxiety, but it makes me pretty drowsy"


"This drug was a miracle for me! I was very skeptical on taking these because of the horrible reviews that are out there. I went to my doctor and he prescribed me Azithromycin. It did nothing for me. My ear got really inflammed and I was half deaf in my ear. Fluid was blocked up. I went back to the doctor 2 days later (Wednesday) and he prescribed me steroids, to get rid of the inflammation, and he gave me Avelox. He told me to start Avelox Saturday, if needed. Saturday came and I seemed to be better. I didn't take it. Sunday came and the ear pain came back. I took Avelox and my ear infection feels like it's 80% healed! It's been about 29 hours since I took the first pill and my ear feels amazing! NO side effects!"


"Horrible! Will never buy this again. Only read these reviews after 2nd dose. I was bawling. Hubby had to keep wiping the medicine that leaked out as every time it touched my skin I would be on fire again. Someone on here suggested Vaseline before inserting the applicator to host the skin and it helped a lot. I will never buy this again and will go to the doctor to get a prescription for something oral. My vagina is red, and was swollen for the first 2 days of the 3 day insert treatment."


"So I had the mirena after my first daughter and had it again after my second but felt it was making me very moody and gained weight. So I just have been on aviane for 2 weeks and I have had painful heartburn and acid reflux to the point of no sleep for 3 nights straight this past week and extremely bloated feeling. I was really excited to be back on the pill since before my kids I was on the pill and never had any issues, but I'm only two weeks in and my body is hating itself.

Sad to say I would not recommend. But everyone is different"


"After reading many reviews, I fully expected to be nauseated. Checked my work schedule to see when best time was to call in sick so I'd know when to start. Bought Gravel too. Took my first shot last week. Side effects: NONE. Good effects: sugars are rapidly falling. I'm shocked. But very happy. Worth a try."


"46 year old male - count 238. I pump under each arm.

I've only been on this for 4 days now so I can't say how effective it is yet - I am having side effect after side effect however with each day being different. To sum it all up though:

Nausea - day 1 and 2

Rapid heartbeat - Day 1 only

Induced asthma attacks ( haven't had one in years) Days 1 and 2

Odd/sour taste in mouth - days 3 and 4

RAGE - day 4 (I wanted to drive over everyone on the highway!)

and the worst: Day 4 - upper abdominal bloating. So bad it feels like someone added 50 pounds to my upper abs.  Now it wasn't all bad - Day 3 I felt GREAT with the exception of the odd taste in my mouth. I told my doctor yesterday of the symptoms up to that point and he said they should pass"


"The 4mg dosage works very well for seasonal allergic reactions."


"I was on Loestrin and I had gained 25 lbs over a 2 year period. I switched over to LoSeasonique because its the same hormone I took when I first started taking birth control pills 15 years ago. Over a 2 month period I was able to drop almost all the weight I had gained. I was on the Brand name LoSeasonique for 9 months with zero side effects and then I was switched to generic. Over 1 month I gained 7 lbs and became very moody (just as I was on the Loestrin) I have asked my DR to send over a new prescription with no generic marked. I will pay the extra not to be such a mess!"


"This was given, to me, intravenously in the E.R. for a severe migraine headache.  It didn't relieve it immediately, but the pain did subside after sleeping for several hours. The side effects are numerous and I would be cautious of taking this again, for those reasons."


"400mgs twice a day will stop an outbreak. The itching will usually stop within 12 hours after the first dose. I have not had to take it for more than two days. I have not experienced side effects from this medication."


"I started taking clonidine for hot flushes and anxiety, its definitely not helped at all and made me feel ten times worse, I've suffered with hot flushes, dizzyness to the extent I nearly fainted, shaky hands 3 to 4 times a day, shortness of breath and feeling totally disorientated every single day, its been absolutely awful and have not been able to go about my daily life. I'm now trying to wean myself off them."


"Started almost a month ago, I just got over my period when I recieved the injection, I started my menses about week and half after injection, they said this is normal, overall pain is a tad worse, the drs also said that would happen, I'm not giving a full rating on it yet, I haven't been on it long enough, they are trying to shrink a 3 inch abdominal wall endometriosis, I will have to stay on the drug for a year, also been prescribed norethindrone, haven't really had the side effects listed with this drug, not sure I will later on or not."


"I'm on my second pack of this pill and its been not so good for me I've been constantly getting yeast infections."


"I took the advice of another poster and bought a large volume enema and did a clean out first. My Dr. is OK with it, though says I don't need to. It sure makes hold it in much, much easier. I still sleep with a towel under me, but I don't leak if I do the enema first. I would say that if you have a hard time keeping it in (as I did) try the enema bag trick....You can get one at any drugstore. It sounds not fun, but its not that bad and it works!"


"These tiny little pills are amazing I was suffering with migraines every 2 days I've been taking them 2 weeks nearly 3 weeks and only had one migraine and that was in the very beginning I could cry with relief it's taken 2 years of migraines to be finally given some sort of relief and I couldn't be happier I'm noise reactive so loud noises can trigger a migraine I put these tiny pills to the test and went to a friends birthday party loud music people shouting and nothing no migraine when normally the first 5 minutes of loud anything I'd be hunting down pain relief cold packs and a dark room and for the first time in what feels like forever I actually had a great time with friends they're great so happy"


"Southern cooking and big bones is what caused me to gain weight. 5"7 204 lb female. Six months as a the test patient and my doc is sold on my 45.56 pound weight loss. I am happier and feel in control of what I eat and when I eat. I had a headache for two days and now just feel calm, no figeting sleep like a baby. Another 10 to 15 lbs and I will be at my goal."


"Cleared symptoms very quickly.  I had no side effects."


"I  have been using Drysol for 15 years.  I have figured out the perfect process for using the product.

 If you aren't careful you can apply Drysol in such a way that it will cause extreme burning sensations and rashes.  Here's how to apply it properly:   Men, carefully shave the center portion of your armpits  to expose the bare skin.  If you look closely you'll be able to see the sweat gland areas of your armpits.   Apply the product only  to this area and not to the surrounding skin.  Do this right before bed and sleep all night long with it on your armpits - should keep you dry for 3 to 4 weeks.  Do this multiple nights in a row for a longer affect.  My dad totally cured his hyperhydrosis by doing this every Night for two weeks."


"I have been on Klonopin for over 6 yrs now.  Has been working great. I take it for Bipolar Disorder and Panic Disorder without agoraphobia.  I have had my times off of it, but also experiencing Epilepsy. I usually  have seizures within 48 hrs of being off Klonopin.  Needless to say I'm still taking it (0.5mg tabs 4 times daily).  Works great, and it was the first benzodiazepine I've been prescribed and only one that works for me.  I've tried Ativan, Xanax, Valium and Restoril. They all work great, but I'll always prefer Klonopin."


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"Month 4 of these pills... day 14 of bleeding... day 3 of a constant headache... increasing stomach issues. Experienced horrible nausea and increased appetite that subsided after 3 months, but now experiencing new side effects. "


"MY PCP prescribed pristiq for my depression, anxiety, mood issues etc. He told me that the drug takes a few weeks before you could see a difference but I feel like I experienced everything the first day I took the drug. Although my mood and energy improved and felt better overall the side effects were so severe I decided to discontinue after the first day. My side effects started with heart palpitations, sweating, dizziness and a faint feeling. This later subsided but turned into nausea and loss of appetite I couldn't eat anything that day and even water made me gag. That night I slept for a total of 3 hours I couldn't stay asleep and the time I did fall asleep it felt like I wasn't asleep at all. My body felt numb and my heart was racing."


"Works great already lost 20pounds in 2 weeks."


"I've heard that this can be a good experience for some, but I unfortunately had a terrible time. It made me sick, have headaches, gain weight, nauseous, tired, a 4 month long period, and severe anxiety and depression (which was so overwhelming it was the #1 reason I got it out early). It was also very painful to extract---it took over an hour of a scalpel and tweezers in my arm before it finally came out. I understand that I may have had an especially bad experience with this, but be warned that it's possible. This implant is amazing if you want to be sick and suicidal. And also if you love the sight and sound of your own blood dripping into a metal pan because the nurse did not anticipate it to be so difficult to remove."


"I have been using this insulin for 2 years, my fasting reads are over 200. I feel tired, muscle and joint pain.
I use it along with novorapid, and no effectiveness what so ever.  My doctor is certain that this is the right one for me."


"Several of my friends have had positive experiences with no side effects but unfortunately I can not say the same about myself. I have had Nexplanon for 10 months and I am going to try to get it out soon. I have never before been dizzy and now I have vertigo all the time (lately every day) which makes even walking hard sometimes. I've gained 30 pounds, have insomnia, and am moody and depressed."


"I have only been on Falmina for about 2 months but I'm switching soon due to the ridiculous amount of cystic acne it has caused. I'm prone to acne anyway, but this put it through the roof. I never got chin or cheek acne until this product. The up side it besides that I have no other side effects. My mood is good, no nausea or headaches, and I think it's slowed my hair growth. Most of the problems I've heard about this birth control have to do with skin so if you're not acne prone then I would recommend it."


"Tingling, burning in toes with swelling, Leg discomfort were major complaint , particularly on left side."


"Typically, only people with negative reviews leave comments...however I’ve been taking Taytulla for about 3months now and it’s been great. No breakouts, no headaches, no weight gain or food cravings. I have actually lost weight while on this pill. So far, so good."


"This is my first month on this name brand. Before I used Lessina, which I used for one year and my pharmacist said it's the same pill under a different name.

I have much lighter periods with almost non-existent cramps. My periods are 1 day shorter. I do have a light PMS for about a week before hand, which doesn't thrill me, but it's worth the trade off. I have no emotional side effects, and my sex drive seems the same. I still have good vaginal lubrication, which was an issue for me with a different birth control, so I am happy about that. My weight has been up and down my whole life, so I can't blame the birth control.

I'm a happy camper with Sronyx. I wish it was cheaper, though. "


"I've been on 20mg for about 10 days now.  It does make me very tired so I take it before bedtime.  My only concern is that my shoulders and lower neck are in constant discomfort, almost painful.  I hope this stops soon or I will stop the med."


"My Doctor prescribed Flomax Min Dose, I was on for 10 years for a weak urine stream. Looking back,the condition for the weak stream was probably more psychological, Stress related. All medical examinations indicated normal to small prostate size and normal PSA level.  All blood work test showed normal.  When I started the medication,my urine stream strength improved with no noted side effects, I was Happy.  I was laid off, insurance ran out I couldn't afford the medication. I noticed after a few weeks that my Body was seriously depend on Tamsulosin. I could barely urinate & It still very painful. After 2 mo. condition improved a bit but still there, No infections.I'm fearful of taking meds long term.  Doc didn't tell me this could happen.  Don't know what 2 do!  "


"I had to stop taking this drug primarily because it just messed up my sinus' and burnt where I have plugs in.  Made the situation worse not better.  I don't think this drop should be used with punctal plugs..."


"This stuff doesn't work for acne . It hasn't helped my skin at all and that was one of the reasons why I got birth control"


"This medicine helps me the most. I can get out of bed and actually feel no pain. "


"Oh eff this pill. First my Dr put me on Provera to do a medicinal D&C vs. a surgical on. That was a mess. So we discussed BC pills instead because that should have a more standard response. Well my body gave me two giant middle fingers. I've been bleeding for 19 days. I'm not just talking  spotting. I use the Diva Cup, I'm shedding 1/4 oz - 1/2 oz every day. Pretty sure I'm anemic at this point.Oh and my acne is atrocious."


"My son started Vyvanse two weeks ago and the difference is incredible. He has never had behavioral issues and only suffers from ADD. He just couldn't concentrate or stay on task. Reading was a nightmare and he was barely managing to pass. We were scared of trying any medicines but are so glad that we did. He did experience a few side effects such as headaches and nausea the first few days, but those have passed. Most important, he is still my son, no zombies. Homework is easy and his teacher already reports better grades. I encourage any parent to at least try this medicine. It has improved our quality of life even. We have more time for fun stuff and I don't have to nag him constantly to do his normal chores. They get done the first time."


"Hi.Since using Evra patch I could not be happier. Firstly, I always had an irregular period and my flow was very bad to a point where I wore 9 pads per day, meaning 3 pads at a time. The menstrual pain was to a point I could not walk and I have a full 7 day cycle. I never knew when my next cycle would be. Sometimes I'd skip 5 months or so. After going to my gynae she put me on my first ever contraceptive called Minese. It made me so sick I had migraine everyday and was nausea all the time. I then went to my GP and he recommended Evra patch which works through the skin. I have never been so happy to get my period. I now only use one pad everytime I change, No migraine, no nausea, no mood swings, no weight gain and my skin looks better than ever. I have very light cramps when its time for my period and my flow is 10 times less than it was. Call me crazy but its a pleasure to have my menstrual cycle and knowing when it will arrive. I could have not asked for a better contraceptive to regulate my period. Also, its such a pleasure even when it comes to being intimate with my partner. We have no worries seeing that we don't want kids yet, I trust evra. following the instructions are simple from when its safe to when we should wait to be intimate when first applying the patch. I am a Happy Evra user. Good-bye irregular cycle,cramps,pain, heavy flow and miserable period.. Hello to a happy me."


"It worked great in conjunction with Lotrel. It just REALLY makes me sleepy! Do not take it if you are going to be driving."


"I have had 2 mirenas in the past, one before my first child, one after, and have just had my 3rd inserted today, 6 weeks after my second child. It has worked very well for me, completely takes my period away after the first couple spotty months. I do not experience any significant side effects, and was happy to switch to this from being on the pill for 15 years. I have depression and it has not worsened my symptoms, and actually has improved my sex drive. The first one my husband couldn't feel at all, the second one poked him a few times depending on position but we both agreed the benefits far outweighed the negatives for both of us - no period, no moods swings, no cysts on my ovaries, better libido, all of which were a problem on the pill"


"I have been on Gleevec since 2/2006.  My white blood cell count went from 350,000 to 75,000 in less then three months.  I went into full moleculer remission by 2/2007.  Have the BCR-ABL blood test every 6 months and there is no more Philadelphia Chromosome since.  I still can get nauseated and once in a while vomit if I do not take my Reglan correctly or take Zofran with it, but that's a minor annoyance since this medicine saved my life.  I would have only had a 40% chance of survival if I would have had a bone marrow transplant.  This medicine is a 95% chance of survival and I'm just about to that magical mark of 10 years on the medicine."


"Just checking in again. Switched my pill from minastrin to kariva. Lost all the weight I gained on minastrin. 10 lbs in 2 weeks. This pill is terrible. Terrible side effects. Terrible copay. Terrible behavior changes. Terrible everything."


"I have been taking this medication for about 6 weeks and have lost 12 pounds, including 5 inches off my hips and 2 inches off my waist.  I exercise 5 days a week.  It is an intense work out which includes cardio and weights.  I do not feel as hungry all of the time like I did before.  I drink a gallon of water a day if not more.  I have experienced a few side effects like dry mouth, rapid heart rate, some constipation, and headache.  I want to continue until I reach my goal and do not want to give up!  Seems like in the past I always give up, but not this time.  This works really well and highly recommend this.  I have 25-30 pounds more to go!"


"I developed an extreme anxiety disorder inside my own home. Every day, my anxiety was at a constant 8/10, and if an 'event' occurred, it would become an anxiety attack (10 /10). I was prescribed Klonopin & fluoxetine (which I'd successfully taken before for depression).

This lasted NINE MONTHS. My therapist was giving me useful tools to use to conquer the anxiety, however my symptoms were too high for them to be effective.

My prescribing doctor switched me to Paxil/paroxetine and it changed my life. Within 2-3 weeks my constant anxiety leveled out to a 3 or lower and I was better able to use the tools to conquer any spike in anxiety. Paxil helped me to take back control of my life. Anxiety no longer owns me!"


"I got a Zero Co-pay coupon for this medication and have been using it for about 8 months now with little relief from psoriasis. It's greasy, takes a while to apply to all my areas, and doesn't work any better than regular lotion for me. "