"I've had very bad back and butt acne for 14 years.I have always put off taking accutane as I heard of the horrible side effects. I went to the doctor for a bad spot of acne that needed to be cut open. He said I have to go on accutane and explained the side effects. Lets do it cause I can't carry on like this any more.The pain ,the bleeding and the fact I haven't taken my shirt off in public for 14 years. I was very worried about taking it. Started in December 2016. I've been on it for 4 months already and its made a huge difference to my back and butt. My butt is taking a bit longer and that was explained to me before taking it. I have had very little break out on my back and its almost cleared. thou I have dry skin and very dry lips so far but worth it."


"I've been taking this for about four years now and it's been great. I only get my period when I forget to take the medicine. It alleviates acne and cramps. I recommend asking your gyne if this is right for you."


"Let me start off by saying that I've done my research on Atenolol--it doesn't have the greatest track record, and there's a lot of evidence coming out saying that it doesn't actually protect your heart or arteries from damage.

But Atenolol is the only thing that has worked to control my heart. I used to have high BP (160/100) and tachycardia at times, but as soon as I started taking Atenolol, it was like I was normal again. And I can definitely tell a difference when I stop taking it.

I get a little shortness of breath very infrequently and my pulse is sometimes under 60bpm, but it's the one drug that has worked for years. I wish I could find something better/more effective, but I haven't yet. Tried Losartan, Vasartan, and a few others."


"Been on BC since I was 16 because of ovarian cysts. Never had problems with BC. For 10+ years, enjoyed the controlled, predictable periods, and of course zero problems with cysts, and that was that. I loved being on BC (Junel, Microgestin).

Took Blisovi for a few months, got TWO periods a month. Full-blown bleeding EVERY OTHER WEEK. Stuck it out for a few months, tried to let my body adjust, finally stopped for 6 months to let my period normalize. Recently started Blisovi back up because of ovarian inflammation  until I can get back to the Dr to change BC. Two weeks on it and the problems have started again already. Constant spotting. Extreme lethargy. Irritability. Anxiety. Possible hives reaction connection. Inflammation during ovulation"


"It was bad. It made me gain weight. It made me have tremors ,which will never completely go away now.I couldn't hold plates or hold cups without shaking. My head started shaking. My new Neurologist took me off of them. I was on them for over 20 yrs. I would strongly think about other meds before taking this one considering the side affect can't go away immediately or not at all ."


"This is the cornerstone of my treatment for Bipolar.  It has given me the most stability of any medicine I've tried.  Since I started taking it in 2004, I've had the most stability I could possibly have.  I was an ultra rapid cycler, cycling up and down several times a day.  This took away the cycles.  I was able to get married, move to a new state, and have a great career.  When I started it, I had a huge surge of energy and was manic at first.  But it settled down.  It makes me tired if I take too much at one time.  And I can't take it before sex because it's a little tough on libido, although I can still have sex after I take it, it's just not as good.  Diet Mountain Dew can cause tardive dyskenisia with this. Brominated veg oil."


"I have had the mirena now for 3 months and the initial insertion was horrible, I didn't know to take ibuprofen, because although I had read up on side effects and the insertion I didn't see about taking anything nor did I think to. I have a relatively tight vagina as well which makes gyn appointments no fun already but I'm not one for taking pills so again I didn't think to.

That said, the insertion was terrible, so painful I passed out on a the table and the pain continued for hours only to be subsided when I was given an 800mg ibuprofen. I cramp slightly more but bleed a lot less, the only big difference I've seen lately is it is so hard to sleep and Ian anxious all the time. Otherwise so far so good I guess."


"I was put on cymbalta to combat the mood and pain problems associated with fibromyalgia. It dilated my eyes, which led to light sensitivity and headaches. I also grew steadily more and more exhausted and confused and foggy. I was depressed. The doctors insisted that the side effects would abate after about six weeks, but they were so debilitating I had to seek out disability accommodations at school and drop one of my classes. After about a month I woke up one morning feeling very strange, and a few hours later had a seizure and sprained my jaw and have had jaw pain ever since. At the emergency room, they told me that the cymbalta was the likely culprit. Essentially, this drug made my life unbearable."


"It was ten minutes before my 30 minute puddle jumper flight. A friend knew of my sickness and handed me box of Marzine and said take one so I did. What difference, no side effects no sickness. Was not sleepy or tired. Felt GREAT after flight."


"This drug made me stupid and depressed. Side effects included oral-facial dyskinesis, visual impairment, and weight gain."


"I've only been using it for 3 days and I haven't used or needed my pump once. I usually use the pump at least once a day. It might be too soon to tell, but I haven't had any side effects and I'm not winded when walking up the steps like prior to using Advair."


"I think this medication is very helpful it prevents the binges which then prevents the other behaviors. Side effects rough at first."


"I have started taking Paxil CR 12.5 mg six months ago, for my stuttering and fear of talking. In the beginning I felt slightly down and kind of panicky, but after 1 week those bad feelings went away completely.

It has helped me a lot. I can say that my stuttering has improved. I am 80% fluent most of the time and even if I stutter I don't care that much anymore. I also feel closer to people and more confident in general. I feel happier also, and lost 4 kg due to the appetite loss and feeling full earlier.

Sex drive has decreased a bit, but it does not interfere in my relationship.

Somedays I get bursts of anger over small things.

It has also cured my insomnia.

Sometimes I feel dizzy but it is not bad and goes away fast."


"Diagnosed with ADD this year, I initially wanted to go without medications. Being a senior in college I have deadlines, and I noticed my grades suffering significantly. I decided to give medications a try. My doctor prescribed a 6-wk starter pack of Strattera (25-80mg). I noticed a difference in attentiveness but after week 4 I felt lethargic, unmotivated, sad, impatient, VERY irritable, and depressed. I didn't go to class, didn't turn in homework and my grades took a deeper dive in that month. My psychiatrist then prescribed Vyvanse (30mg). I have been on it for a month and it helps ME stay focused without losing sleep and decreasing my appetite, best of all my grades are improving! My worse side effect is dry mouth.
Hope this helps(:"


"Began taking this med about a month ago.  So far, have NO sweating, but the arthritic pain is pretty high.  Arms fall asleep when sleeping in most positions other than sleeping on my back.  Have also noticed "tingling" on the left forward part of my brain.  Comes and goes.  Hair loss, but not extensive.  Finding it difficult to tie shoe laces - middle finger, left hand--knuckle keeps popping (painful).  Lots of soreness and stiffness in the upper part of my spine.  Yesterday (8/4) thought I had a chunk of donut stuck in my esophagus but I can still feel something there today.  Will need to contact oncologist for guidance on that."


"I just got my wisdom teeth out and I'm allergic to codeine, so the doctor gave me Darvocet. It doesn't make me sleepy, but I am dizzy and find complex problem-solving difficult. It helps ease some of the sharp pains in my jaw, but I still have a dull, throbbing pain that keeps me from sleeping. If only Vicodin didn't make me vomit."


"I took Linzess earlier this year when I was constipated constantly from IBS and gastroparesis. It either gave me diarrhea or didn't work. Then my bowels normalized for a while so I quit taking it.
About two weeks ago, the constipation started again, so I began taking it again. This time it was wonderful. I haven't had diarrhea; instead, it gives me a regular bowel movement each day and I don't have to stay at my house for several hours after I take it to make sure I stay near a bathroom. I'm on the higher dose of it. This is the way I had hoped it would work from the beginning."


"I have suffered with OIC for many years because of intractable pain and opioid medicine usage.  Its not uncommon to have to take a medicine daily such as miralax but occasionally its just not enough.  I had a few of the ducolax suppositories and felt the discomfort of three day constipation was worth the probable experience.  I have taken this medicine many times and usually the same results.  First and always DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH.  IT WILL ONLY HELP.  Depending on how long you can hold the suppositories in... for me there is cramping within 5 minutes, uncomfortable but not horrible.  If i can continue to hold it in and only pass a little gas, from start to finish is less than an hour.  Works yes, worth it, mostly"


"I had mine for about one month now. I have 4 kids so the insertion was nothing more than a pap smear. There was spotting for about two days but no cramps. I am still breastfeeding my child so I don't expect to get a period till she is one.

The only downside is that it is uncomfortable during sex. There is some pain either because of the IUD or because of the childbirth and the  breastfeeding making it very dry down there. My husband can only say that it feels awkward.

I have a follow up appointment in a week and will be asking the doctor about it"


"Nuvaring is fabulous for spontaneity. A  for that. My problem with nuvaring is the same problem I had on the pill, minipill and patch .. depression, rage, irritability, terrible nightly nightmares. I've found I simply can't take hormonal birth control. But if you can, this will be THE product for you."


"I decided to have ETS when I was in my early 30's after suffering for many years from acute underarm sweating. While successful, subsequent compensatory sweating (including gustatory sweating) created a whole new set of problems. This has mostly been easier to disguise and manage but it is a constant worry and a nightmare in the summer months.

20 years later, I discovered Propantheline Bromide and then Lyrinel XL. The former did have a noticeable benefit when taken early morning well before food but efficacy deteriorated with subsequent top ups in the day. The Lyrinel XL, if allowed to build up a few days, seems much longer lasting and has fewer side effects. Early days and not a complete cure but a massive improvement."


"I've been on Lo Lo Fe for 9 months now and love it. I was diagnosed with PMDD 10 years ago and tried Yaz and Yasmin unsuccessfully before finding Lo Lo Fe. This has been the only pill that works for me. I actually lost weight after my body adjusted to the hormones. I was on this pill for several years and then took a break for 12 months as I take it continuously. I won't EVER do that again—it took about 8-10 months for my body to adjust and then the PMDD came back with a vengeance. Mood swings, insane food behavior, migraine, weight gain, no sex drive—it was horrible. I got back on Lo Lo Fe last April and by August my body adjusted. Has been great ever since. Only downside is my insurance doesn't cover it so I pay out of pocket every month."


"My doctor like so many others I'm reading, left it up to me to decide which drug to try first. I have systemic health issues, MS is just one of them on the list. I tried the Avonex pen Monday 12/5/16, and the side effects sent me to the ER yesterday. 5 days of misery. I'm having trouble urinating, complete body muscle pain when I move, dizzy, and non stop random chills sweats. Its intolerable. Here's what you need to know that the drug companies and doctors aren't telling us. There's no drug to counteract the side effects from this drug and it will be in your system for 30days. To hear this from the ER doctor sent me over the edge. I would've NEVER tried this drug had I'd known this. Not to mention the non stop calls from Bio   wallgreens."


"One week one, 100 mg week two, 200 mg half way into third week, diarrhea, feel hungover, only sleeping 3 to 4 hours a night, horrible anxiety like something bad is going to happen, getting angry at just about anything. This medication isn't for me."


"I'm a 19 year old female prescribed 100mg of Wellbutrin XL.

The Good: Positive feelings about future/self (initial), appetite loss/weight loss, increase in energy, clarity in thought (fluctuates), general feelings of optimism/excitement, increase in sex, increase in desire to be productive, makes depressive episodes manageable, stopped smoking, less desire to drink.

The Bad: Insomnia, minor tremors/twitching, irritability, increased anxiety, frequent mood swings, periodic feelings of hopelessness and apathy throughout the day (but are more manageable than they had been before), decrease in desire to socially interact, loss of concentration.

I've only been taking it for 3 weeks so I'm staying optimistic. I really want this medication to work."


"I was very depressed after my divorce 11 years ago. I would cry easily everyday. My doctor put me on Lexapro 20 mg a day. After a few weeks I was calm and able to handle the difficulties that I had to face. I have never stopped taking it but have cut back to 10mg per day. Each time I try to ween off Lexapro I get very emotional again. My only negative effect has been weight gain. Not happy about the weight gain, but it beats crying at the drop of a hat."


"I'm 18 years old and I got the implant about a month and a half ago, almost two months ago . So far I've had a little bit of random acne appearing on my face , and I've been feeling a bit bloated . My only concern is the way it makes your period irregular . For example I normally get mins for 4-5 days , but today is day 7 or 8 and that's kind of concerning ."


"Its been around forever but it works well."


"Been on 7.5 for 5 months and lost 20 lbs (need to lose about 40 total).  Weight loss was slow but I never would have lost it without the drug (and I exercise about 5x a week). I had some side effects such as irritability, dry mouth and mild tingling in feet. In the fifth month I felt the drug has lost its effectiveness and am about to start the next level up.  Hopefully this will give me the same loss of interest in food as the 7.5. Thinking of joining Weight Watchers to learn how to eat properly when I get off the meds."


"I am 37 yrs old and have been a smoker for 23 years.  I am currently on day 12 of Chantix. I absolutely LOVE it!! I have now been smoke free for 3 days and I have NO desire to smoke! I actually set my quit date for Day 24 which would be Thanksgiving Day..but, I stopped so much sooner! Since moving up to the 1Mg tablet, my desire to smoke decreased, and I was smoking less and less. On day 9, I went to smoke my morning cigarette, took about 3 puffs, and ended up throwing up terribly because they tasted so bad! That was enough for me to just stop, and I did! My side effects aren't too bad. I feel a little nauseated when I take it, but it goes away. I'm having vivid dreams which are interesting but not scary at all! Hoping I stay smoke free!"


"I've taken magnesium citrate before and last time it worked in about 40 minutes..this time I took it and its almost been 9 hours and nothing. I am getting real frustrated now

**update- about a half an hour after posting I drank some coffee hoping it would make me poop, about thirty minutes after drinking coffee it finally came, about 9 hours after drinking 10oz magnesium citrate. 10:00pm- 7:00am"


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"I've been taking Midrin for about ten years for my migraines. It works great if taken on time. When it was taken off the market I went through so many trial and errors with different medications that were prescribed..finally after almost 2 years without Midrin my doctor wrote me a script for Midrin and told me that I can take it to a compound pharmacy...But you have to pay out of pocket...which I do because it helps me sooo much.."


"Caused excessive weight gain (60+lbs) very quickly (despite me eating LESS), caused a weird decrease in cognitive ability, higher blood pressure (I already have hypertension, thanks), elevated blood sugar levels and probably other things I'm forgetting... I've been put on this against my will repeatedly because it's a Medicaid favored drug in my state, but it DOES NOT WORK FOR ME. I still have Medicaid but go to a private pay shrink because he listens."


"I started this medication within three weeks of diagnosis in September 2015. My initial concerns and scares about side effects quickly turned out to be untrue. Apart from tiredness and join pain in the first few weeks, I have virtually no side effects from the medication. I take it in the evening and aim to have 100% adherence. It is remarkable what science has done in the last 30 years since this condition emerged. One of the drugs in the pill, dolutegravir has a long binding time and so far has had no resistance.I look forward to the results of trials with dolutegravir monotherapy. This would be even better in using only one drug to control the virus. I'd recommend Triumeq to anyone starting treatment or those considering a switch."


"I've been on Prozac for a little over a year for depression and anxiety. I'm on 20mg since I was 14. Personally I think it was too much for my system when I first started taking it. I was like an ADHD child. Couldn't calm down. Jumping around everywhere and could barely sleep at night. And with me being a 100lb 14 year old; my mother thought so too. Now that I'm 16, I think this medication isn't working for me anymore. I'm becoming more and more depressed and my anxiety level is at its highest. I keep having panic attacks also. Prozac was amazing for me up til now. But I do believe that my body has gotten used to this medication. I'm talking to my doctor soon as possible to maybe raise my dosage."


"Vimpat introduced 4 days ago at 50mg on top of Topamax (to be fazed out) and Tegretol. So far awful. Side effects are depression, lower back pain, mood is low, irritable, sad, day dreamy, tired, anxious. I don't feel like me anymore."


"This medication works well for me. I do construction lifting and so on."


"I've had great luck with this product for the last ten years. I'm on an extremely low dose (12.5mg every 24 hours), and it controls my heart rate and blood pressure beautifully with no side effects. I have found if I take a whole 25mg. tablet a day, sometimes my feet seem a bit cold, but I'd much rather have a controlled heart rate and wear socks than a heart rate in the 120s and warm feet. Overall, though, this product has been fantastic for me!"


"I'm so glad I didn't read these reviews before getting the iud inserted---I would have been terrified! Everyone is saying how it's so painful....umm? No. I'd say minor discomfort for a few seconds and that's it. I've had a little spotting since it was inserted but nothing crazy."


"This medication is getting the job done for me. My skin tends to get pretty oily, which may be the reason this medication doesn't cause severely dry skin or flakes. Although it will bleach clothing and I woke up to a bleached pillowcase and sheets, I'm continuing use and just trying to apply the second dose earlier in the evening. This is my second time using this product, the first time I was never told it needed to be refrigerated and therefore I didn't get the results I wanted, it actually made my skin worse after a while. I'm still in my first week and this has already wiped out the majority of blackheads on my nose and the rest of my T-Zone. Be sure that your pharmacist mixes this correctly, as they didn't do this the first time either"


"HIV viral load of 138,000 in June 2013, undetectable in September 2013."


"My LVEF was about 20 when I started on Coreg following a massive heart attack.  I have used Coreg since it first came on the market.  I take 100 mg daily with no side effects.  My LVEF is now between 30 and 35.  My heart attack was 21 years ago.

Coreg has been a "silver bullet" for me."


"This is for Anxiety/major depressive disorder and BPD. The side effects suck. Since I've been on Wellbutrin I've had severe dizzy spells and severe insomnia where I stay up all night and get 2-5 hours of sleep in the morning, on good days. My appetite is suppression is not as extreme as other medications I've been on but I have lost 5 pounds on it. I like eating so I don't like that. I had my first self harm episode and it had been over a year and it was over something insignificant that happens all the time. It gave me depression. I personally haven't experienced a good thing about this med but I'm giving it another month or two to work. I'm hopeful."


"I started in the end of February, I was 217lbs And today it's Easter and I'm at 192lbs. It is amazing and you will see results the first 2 weeks and it's free and you can decide if it's for you or not. My father tried it and it was not for him.  I'm taking 1 10mg pill a day not 2 as the bottle say and it's working for me."


"I have been taking this medication for about 5 years on and off since my husband passed away suddenly.  It works very well for me no side effects I take it as needed only.  It's prescribed 0.25 2 x a day as needed.  I take half of that whenever I get anxious and feel my heart racing it stops it right away if I find myself anxious at night I take the other half.  I go days without it as well.  The trick is not to use it all the time.  Just knowing I have it helps me relax in case I should need it.  All meds are addicting if taken all the time."


"I had a yeast infection a month ago so I used Monisat ..My vagina was on fire, wanted to die to put an end to the burn."HORRIBLE". Eventually the pain went away and I was fine until two days ago.It started again.This time I was just peeing a lot so i thought it was a UTI . I decided to go to the dr in a Urgency room. This prescribe me antiobiotics for my "UTI" .He gave me the wrong diagnosis. It was so bad the burning and itching therefore I went to the pharmacy and purchased Monisat 7. It burn the first time but it calmed it after. 2nd day antibiotics made the bacteria worse so at 5 am after using monisat 7 went to E .R . Doc gave me diflucan and it was a relief. Im also on day 3 with monisat 7 and it mildy burns. Will c later"


"I have had panic attacks and anxiety and stress for over 10 years now. They tried everything until one Doctor put me on Xanax and it was such a relief for a while. Now I am up to 2mgs 3 times a day and my newest doctor put me on Celexa 6 months ago. There was some nausea at first like he said and sleepiness but it quit after a week or two and it so mellowed me out more. The attacks are less frequent and not near as bad. So for me a God send! I know everyone is different but I have not had one bad thought and can actually go out and shop and do things without worrying about an attack! The nausea was worth working through. Thank you Celexa! It sure helped me! "


"I've been on this birth control for 5 weeks now, I was given 3 free months worth to try from my doctor. I take very good care of my skin and I was used to having acne just before a period with my oily combo skin. After the third week of taking this my skin has turned abosolutely horrible! Cystic acne which I've never ever had in my life and I'm in my mid 20's. My entire forehead and cheeks is covered in acne and even spreading to my chest, I'm so upset with this birth control I do not reccommend! I will be going to my doctors tomorrow to switch to TriCyclenLo starting next month. I'm fighting my acne right now with: lush cosmetic warrior mask, 10% benzoyl peroxide medicine, apricot scrub face wash, tea tree oil, and multi vitamins"


"I only took Arimidex for 1 month, after having a mastectomy. During that month I experienced severe joint pain, nausea, headaches, shortness of breath, and finally, a severe asthma attack which convinced me that I needed to stop this drug.  Almost immediately, all side effects disappeared.  Now, eight months after stopping Arimidex, and taking nothing else, I have quite severe Rheumatoid arthritis.  I was previously fit and active.  I am 70 years old. I would rather take my chances with the cancer returning than take this drug again."


"Almost week with major ear infection, went to see Doctor on a promise to "Wife" (I'm a Man, I deal with it -  last time I had an ear infection when I was a teen).   Taking 1 Card x 6 Tablets,250mg Tab., Azithromycin.  I was alittle leery of product because it was made in India (oversight by FDA?).   Overall, only draw back first day had diarrhea, the meds did the job.    Felt much better after finishing treatment."


"I have been on this birth control for 5 months now and it was the worst mistake of my life. I never understood why I had this angry feeling inside of me all the time and anything my boyfriend said or did made me irritated and I would lash out at him all the time. I couldn't control my mood swings and I would get really emotional here and there. I didn't know what was wrong with me, but after realizing it, it was the birth control that was changing my mood. The pills have also stopped my period and I would freak out every month because I would miss my period. People told me to wait 3 months before you get on track, but it did not happen. I wish I did not start off with this birth control."


"It caused severe anxiety attacks along with other side effects that put me in the hospital twice in 2 days.

Rx (at time): Geodon, Benty, and Busiprone
Dx: Bipolar 1, Insomnia, Anxiety, and EDNOS"


"Please folks do not use Nasocort nasal spray. Long term use caused me to develop cataract in both my eyes - I'm only 39 yrs old. My eye doctor has reported an increase in cataracts in younger patients from these terrible chemicals. Please think twice before using!!"


"I have been on Humira for over 7 years. I first tried Remicade in 2001 and it was a miracle.  I have had psoriasis since age 14 and Psoriatic arthritis since 1994 but symptoms of the arthritis since 1989. I was always a runner but gave that up in 1998 until Remicade. Remicade worked great for a few years but eventually your own body builds up antibodies to it and it stops working.  I have tried 4 other biologic medicines but always come back to Humira one shot a week.  Over the years it has stopped working as well but I notice the difference when I do not take my shot. Still pretty miserable but still able to work full time and take care of my family.  The IL 17 inhibitors are coming out soon and they look very promising."


"I am 22 years old. I have been on just about all ADHD medications. For the last 4 years I have been on Adderall XR 20mg (just got put on Adderall XR 30 mg). This drug is amazing in helping wake up, pay atteinoin and working better. "


"I break the 25 MG tbs into THIRDS and take it about an hour before bed. I try to have at least 7 hours for sleeping.  More is better. Only feel groggy when my sleep time is less than 7 hours. Love it! I also use the generic versions."


"Read a lot of bad things about Seroquel on the web. After a couple days tried it myself (100 mg a night) and I've found it amazing. It really helps with my anxiety and my hyperactive behavior. Just feel a lot more calm and settled in general. Don't believe everything you read. Just try it for a few nights and see how it suits you. Everyone is different."


"My son has had asthma from the beginning, he was placed on Singulair at 18 months.  It did seem to help, but he has now developed side effects and we have taken him off of it.  He becomes very agitated, and aggressive.  He is normally a very calm and sweet child.  It took a while to put two and two together.  We took him off, and his sweet nature came back.  Truthfully, it scared me how much this medicine affected his mood.  It works great for asthma, but we won't use it anymore."


"Helps me for depression. Now I am off Xanax and Xanax XR. "


"I've been using this cream alongside the pill (dianette) for about 4 months now. My god it's amazing! My face had moderate acne before, and quite noticeable and very red. Now, my skin is so great that I actually prefer my face without makeup and I was always a thick foundation kind of person. Can't recommend it enough!"


"I had been taking Lexapro for years until September 2011.  I did not know what was happen to me last summer and my doctor was running all of these different tests on me.  I was fine except the Lexapro wasn't working anymore and I was having more panic attacks. This is when my medication was switched to fluoxetine. I have felt so much better since then and I haven't had any more problems."


"I have a high tolerance to medication, and recently had my dose increased to 1.5mg per day… Nothing. I still feel incredibly awkward in social situations. I don't drink, and would like to be able to live comfortably amongst others, but I haven't been able to, not even in front of my own family, and Clonazepam unfortunately has not offered any release from this."


"Dilaudid has worked great for me. I have episodes of significant back pain due to several disk injuries. I usually just need short term relief (2-4 hours). I found that other medicines such as Vicodin and Percocet would take care of the pain but I couldn't fall asleep despite being very drowsy. Dilaudid works great."


"Had Sinusitis for ten days, finally went on Augmentin 1g, after a couple of days my symptoms had 80% resolved. I'm on day 4 now and all symptoms have 100% resolved. No side effects. Great antibiotic."


"20 yr old, been on Ocella for over a year.  Just today switched to Apri, Ocella made me gain weight and go up a bra size.  I went from a heavy long period with no pain to an extremely painful short period - not worth it.  This pill also made me moody and depressed."


"I starting taking Zoloft 8 weeks ago. I was extremely stressed out and was suffering from PTSD due to a bad car accident. After about 1 1/2 wks I really noticed a difference. Not stressed anymore but I do feel a bit Zombie like. I also have a problem with memory and focusing. Also really tired at night. Overall right now I guess it is worth the trade off. Also have intestinal issues but hope it will go away."


"Went to pharmacy thinking I was picking up gildess and got blisovi fe 1.5/30, started it and immediately after starting it I had severe abodinal pains and cramps that we're keeping me up all night took it for 4 days and no relief. Plan on calling my doctor tomorrow. Not sure if anyone else has had this experience.."


"I have been on Qsymia for 5 weeks now and have lost a total of 17 lbs.  I am 5'2" and on January 7, 2014 I weighed 196 lbs.  Today is 2//16/14 and I am down to 179 lbs. The only side effects I experienced are dry mouth and tingling in my toes once in a while. I have not had time to exercise and I still eat fast food once in a while but I skip the fries and soda as I do not have a desire for them or sweets anymore."


"Took 2tbsp before i went to bed at 10 pm.  Definitely drink water with it..it dries your mouth out.  Could tell something was happening in my stomache and had two normal bowel movements throughout the night.  I didnt feel compfeel completely relieved yet but refrained from taking anymore and im glad i did!  By 630 the next morning I had to go again and didnt leave the commode for a good 20 minutes...everything definitely cleaned out.  Geyser is the term that comes to mind without being overly descriptive.  2tbsp was enough in my case for a small framed female 113 pounds constipated for 3 days.  Dont take more be patient.  Def. Using this from now on, but will be switching to flavored for sure."


"I always used used to get pimples before. Now I seriously never even get one pimple. This really works."


"I have been on this medication for two months and it is a lifesaver.  I take 50mg twice a day for anxiety, and 200mg before sleep for insomnia.  Now I sleep 8-10 hours every night.  The only side effect for me is a little dry mouth, and that is no big deal for me, especially with how well the 50mg twice a day handles my anxiety."


"I got the nexplanon back in May 2014 after I had my son. From the moment I got it I've broken out in hives every single day. I've been told to take allergy medicine to help. I breastfeed my son so taking all that medicine wasn't an option for me. I've had a period for 5 months straight. No breaks no nothing. It's a great form of birth control because no sane man wants to have sex when you're bleeding all over the place. I've been hormonal and having emotions all over the place. I'm literally a ticking time bomb. Great mood when you're a mom of a toddler. I seriously can't wait to get this thing out!!"


"This was the foulest tasting prep I've ever tried. I didn't experience the cough syrup taste; to me it was very bitter. I chilled it & used a straw. Mixed the first dose with apple juice which didn't help at all. I didn't know about the lemon wedges, but chasing each sip with diet Mountain Dew helped a great deal. Not very good results after the first dose but did with the second. Have had queasiness & mild headache & some cramping, but not any worse side effects."


"Today is day 84, my last day on Harvoni.  I had lab work done at 25 days, which came back detectable.  Then at day 74  labs again.  The last lab came back undetectable.  however my doctor wants me taking another 12 weeks due to having cryoglobulins.  the only side effect I've felt was being more tired than i already was.  basically no side effects."


"My son is 10 yrs old and has ADHD. He has been on the patch for 4-5 months and the only side effects that he has is a redness where the patch was. Other than that, its a miracle patch. His grades have doubled and the lowest grade he has gotten is one C. He wears it from 5:30am-3:30pm. I love it, it calms him down and he is happy to do his homework. I can only praise this medicine. Some will give negative and positive reviews about the patch because it will effect everyone differently."


"I've only had mine since January of this year and so far I love it. I haven't had any weight gain, mood swings or any of the other side effects that I've read about. I've had very light periods since it's been inserted. I would recommend this to all of my friends."


"I'm a 66 yrs old Caucasian male, who's suffered an increase in blood pressure from my late 50's. In reading the reviews I've realized how many side effects I've been experiencing.
Swollen feet and ankles, Chronic tiredness, Multiple night time awakenings, Leg cramps, Significantly decreased libido.
This last effect is what grabbed my attention most severely, so I will stop taking Bystolic. "


"Do not use.
If you are one of the people that have an adverse reaction to
this drug, it can be really bad.
It just cost me my job and career. Almost died. I contacted
Pfizer twice for help and they ignored me.
Then they came out with all the warnings!!!"


"I took my first dose of Cymbalta last night and woke up in the early morning seriously nauseated and actually vomited.  I went to work and I am struggling to stay awake.  I already nodded off a couple of times.  I don't think this med is going to work for me."


"This drug has been out there a long time, but it's tried and true.  I've evened out my ups and downs and don't have as bad of temper as I did before starting Paxil.  I've taken it for 4 years on the advice of my Gastro doctor.  My daughter says that she has REALLY noticed a difference and I feel much better.  I just wish I had found it earlier in life.  No side effects unless I forget a dose and then I get a little achy."


"I am now in my 7th week of using Epiduo, I had a really bad Acne after I got the IUD contraceptive which broke me out so much. I even had my wedding with loads of bumpy acne and pimples on my face it was so bad.
My doctor prescribed Epiduo to me after I rejected the Duac as the burning sensation was unbearable. I began using Epiduo precisely on the 18/12/2015 and Its has been amazing. Please stick with it and don't apply too much on the affected area. Don't worry if you break out even more when you start, it's part of the healing process and with time you will see amazing result. I also started my period today and I can only see 2-3 pimple compare to like 20 or more that I usually get whenever I start. The point is, it really work."


"Left Kidney removed by radical nephrectomy Dec 23, 2014,  after 3 blood clot caused heart attacks and ablation operation and  Follow up in August revealed 7 tumor in lungs and 2 enlarged lymph nodes. Started 50 mg Sutent 28 day cycle on Dec 26, 2015, very harsh side effects including severe diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, bleeding teeth and gums, hyperthryroidism, after 3 months. 6 weeks rest and reduced to 37.5 mg and 14 day cycle. After 5 months tumors in left lung had doubled in size and slight growth in right lung. On July 21, 2016 CT showed growth had stabilized but side effects remain severe. Going to 25 Mg 14 day cycle on 27 August."


"I have asthma and have had respiratory problems my whole 27 years. When I get sick, I get sick as a dog for long periods of time. Needless to say, I have been prescribed to several different antibiotics over the years and each of them helped. However, everytime I have taken cephalexin I have noticed an almost immediate result. So immediate that it is shocking. Currently, I am prescribed 500mg 3x per day for 10 days and I haven't had any side effects aside from feeling tired but every antibiotic does that to me. Cephalexin is by far the best antibiotic I have had. Everyone reacts differently though so we all have to find which medications work best for our bodies."


"My doctor put me on this medication because she was unwilling to give me Xanax or any medication in its category for my anxiety. 5 days ago I started taking this medication 50 mg at night. Second day I noticed a numb feeling in my mouth and trouble falling asleep. 3rd day I noticed an unwillingness to get off my recliner. I didn't want to do anything. By the  4th day I was having cold sweats and throwing up ! So sick to my stomach which made me more depressed.

      No thanks! I threw it in the garbage and called the pharmacy to refill  my lexapro."


"Initially, I took the low dosage and flow improved for about a week.  Then the condition worsened.  My doctor then upped my dosage to two pill per day.  Same thing happened initially - flow improved and then reverted back to the prior condition.  But as I continued to use the drug (2 times a day) the improved condition returned.  Sometimes the flow is better than other times - like when my bladder is more full.  Trips to the bathroom at night were reduced to 0 to 1 time.

Side effects.  Initially, I experienced many side effects - runny noise, minor headache, aches and weakness in my back and shoulder, and retrograde ejaculation.  Retrograde ejaculation is the only side effect that seems to persist."


"I received no relief for my frequent migraines, despite staying on Verapamil and having the dosage steadily increased over the course of one year.  I am discontinuing usage."


"I took plan b after an accident. I am also on birth control & take it regularly. However, just the be on the safe side we still decided it would be a good option. However, it did make my period about a week late & it was super super lite."


"I have fibromyalgia and Pars Defect (slipped disc in L5, S1). I take morphine sulfate 30mg 3 x daily, Neurontin 600mg 3x daily. I have noticed a HUGE improvement in the movement of my body. I can actually bend over without falling to my knees in pain. Before I was taking morphine I could tell a difference on the days where I was not taking daily dose of the Neurontin. My body would ache and the pain would be awful and distracting. My arms, shoulders, lower back and shooting/dull ache down my legs would flare up when driving or sitting for a period of time. Now I am able to sit without needing to lay down every 20-30 minutes. The price is reasonable for those without insurance. Hope this helps!"


"On 50mg for 4 weeks then increased to 100mg for depression, panic attacks and obsessional thinking. I had few side effects, a slight hand tremor, yawning and difficulty sleeping. The only thing that lingered was the insomnia, but now that has settled down and I sleep okay. I feel so much better, panic attacks gone, obsessive compulsive disorder gone and my mood is lifting daily. I am enjoying life again and this medicine has been so right for me."


"I suffer chronic anxiety, negative thoughts and daily panic attacks. Have taken Xanax, Klonopin, Valium and Ativan. I can't believe it but Tramadol actually works better for anxiety than all these benzos put together. I haven't taken my daily 4mg of klonopin but am feeling fantastic and very chilled on Tramadol. They should approve this stuff for both Anxiety and Depression, it's incredible."


"Was on the combined pills before that made me crazy. But this pill actually doesn't do any of that for me. Sure I've gained like 20 pounds in the few months I have been taking it. I have a few more cramps then usual. No abnormal bleeding. I got a little bit more acne then usual. But this pill does the trick for me."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"This stuff is absolutely amazing! I have never felt better in my entire life. I have struggled with fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and depression for the better part of my 62 years. I was constantly tired and always in need of a nap. I could not read a book or watch tv without nodding off. Now I am awake and focused all day long. It is like 5 cups of coffe with absolutely no jitter or side effects. I no longer take or need a nap during the day and my sleep pattern has improved greatly. I used to sleep less than 4 to 5 hours a night. I would wake up at 2 or 3. Now I am sleeping about 6+ hrs. The depression I have endured for 50 years is gone!  My wife cannot believe how much this drug has helped me. It is so wonderful to be enjoying life."


"Diagnosed with double hernia this weekend. Considerable pain. This is the first time I've taken Tramadol. Pain went from a "9" to a "2". Also I  feel better mentally and had a very good nites sleep."


"I just started taking it after my surgery for endometriosis and fibroids, I was  suffering for many years with painful cramps. I took it on my first day and started to itch unexpectedly. I continue for 1 week and had to stop taking it because the rash and itching didn't let me do anything. I have a Doctors appointment tomorrow to see if he recommends another one."


"Ativan is wonderful for dealing with a stressful job, failing marriage, aging parents and restless leg. My doctor prescribed this medication for me so I can relax at night. I was well rested and the next day I felt more energized."


"I have muscle stiffness & pain at the base of my neck & head, which over time caused migraines & tension headaches. Botox & lidocaine injections have relieved the head pain. My doctor is still working on trigger points for the pain in a few sm areas of the upper neck. He prescribed Celebrex after Ibruprofen (did nothing) & Mobic (helped some). Celebrex helps the most. I believe It's bc Mobic is a selective COX2 inhibitor and the Celebrex is only COX2. It brings my pain down to between a 0-2, depending on whether I'm experiencing 24-hour soreness from the injections (2) or if it's just acting up from activites like yardwork or working too long at the computer (0). I've only been taking it for a month & good so far."


"I have only just started taking this tablet  and  feel a bit rubbish already, its  2am I have a vile horrid taste in my mouth, tried swilling my mouth with copius amounts of water, it does not work, stomach is making hideous gurgling noises and feel gassy but I do have a very sensitive stomach and I know this drug is going to cripple me. However my breathing seems a little itsy improved as docs say  I have whooping cough! I am on this for 10 days yet- 19 more big horrid  bulky tablets to suffer yet. "


"Took my first dose 4 days ago,
Having indigestion and nausea. Hoping I can lose some weight on this because it does kill cravings. I was on tanzeum and had absolutely no side effects but it is cost prohibitive. Can get this for free with mfr. coupon. Hoping the nausea goes away- its like morning sickness ladies!"


"I have a slipped disc and they gave me toradol in the hospital and it did not help at all"


"I tried 6 different pills before finding Jolivette. I've been on it for four years now, and haven't had a period in that time -- it's amazing! No side effects, my migraines are gone. It's been a life saver. Before Jolivette, I would have periods for up to 3 months at a time. I have recommended it to all of my friends, none of whom have had a negative experience yet."


"I have used lysine over 36 years. It has always helped for my cold sores"


"Best lotion on the market for dry skin."


"I felt drained went to doc and they tested me for testosterone. Was at 132. Been taking Fortesta 75 days now. Had lab results show today at 90. Dropped 42 for whatever reason. Still feel like crap. Have an appointment next Monday to see what doc thinks. I am doing 4 pumps of Fortesta a day since start, feel worse now than ever."


"I got my IUD placed 8 weeks after having my first baby. The insertion was a little uncomfortable but quick and bearable. I had cramping the first day and some spotting. So far, I've had my first period which was very light and lasted 4 days. I've had my IUD for a month.  I feel great. It's nice not having to worry about a pill every day especially while caring for an infant. I will rate later on after I've had it longer also."


"I started using the generic brand which the pharmacy gave me and had really bad side effects, such as feeling depressed, listless, crying all the time which I never do, then my doctor recommended I use the name brand Alesse. I've been on it a month with no side effects at all. I feel great. I had no cramping and a lighter period. I feel happy and myself again. I've tried a lot of other brands all with some side effects. For me this is a great birth control."


"I've only been on latuda 2 weeks (20 mg) so I'm rating this medication based on short-term use.

It's been wonderful so far. I've been on Lamictal + Neurontin for the past year and a half, and I was rapidly cycling instead of feeling genuinely stable or good.

Latuda has really stabilized me. I feel "good" every day, if not really good/great. I have energy, but not manic/frenzied/restless. "Good mood" for me always carried the additional symptom of manic/tormenting agitation.

I was afraid to take an antipsychotic because of the fear of weight gain. However, I have had no weight gain so far on Latuda. My appetite has been the same.

I am also sleeping well. Latuda helps me fall asleep. No major side effects."


"Was rushed to the hospital with pulmonary embolisms in both lungs - one pressing on the right ventricle of the heart - platelets so low after heparin drip they didn't think I would survive.  After a two hour trip in ambulance for an 11 day stay in major hospital, I was put on Xarelto twice a day for a week, then 20 mg daily.  That was the beginning of Feb. - 4 months ago - I have been on Xarelto daily since then with no side effects at all.  I was told I would have to be on it for life.  I don't have any diet restrictions, but I do stay away from grapefruit - that is my own choice.  I actually don't even realize I'm on this med when I don't think about it."


"I've had The Nexplanon for almost a month and it's made my period ridiculously heavy and it lasts about 7 day and I got it twice this month. I guess this is normal, my doctor said that my period will be irregular for the first 3 months but hopefully my flow gets lighter."


"I love that the amount of negative reviews are because people don't know how to get the cap off lol. It's really not that hard people... afrin is wonderful.

Sincerely,
The person who knows how to take a child proof cap off."


"I was prescribed a 5 day Z-Pak to treat a Streptococcal pharyngitis infection.  After the second day, the medication reduced the swelling and throat pain, but began to cause stomach cramping and pain.  By the end of the third day the stomach pain was severe and Doctor recommended to discontinue use.  This is the only antibiotic I have used that has caused an allergic reaction."


"After trying several different medicines for anxiety, my doctor tried me on a trial run of Pristiq.  I have been on it since May, and LOVE it!  I don't have any side effects - except it may make me "too" calm."


"Sine-off is the best on the market for runny nose, sinus headache and nasal drip that causes itchy throat and cough. It's THE ONLY thing that actually works for me and I've tried them all. But it's almost impossible to find. Why is it when something does what it says, it gets replaced with something else that only does half and costs more. "


"I was given Diamox to prevent any increase in eye pressure after an ICL surgery (basically cataract surgery).  My pressures were great, but the side effects from this were no fun.  I experienced dizziness, tingling in my toes, and worst of all, my taste was off.  The worse taste difference I noticed was in caffeinated beverages and that's what caused my to do some looking around to see what was going on."


"I gained 15 pounds, didn't have periods just spotting, and tmi but I needed lubricant during sex which before I had no issue with hm I also was always irritable and crazy emotional and I always had weird cravings was always hungry or tired"


"I have had Implanon going on 3 years in September. I have been having unprotected intercourse for just as long and no babies for me. My periods are beginning to regulate, before I had it they were sporadic. I have had no weight gain or other issues for that matter. Overall this form of birth control is my favorite and very worth it."


"I am a 34 year old teacher from East London. I took Cialis 25mg at 9pm and I managed to get a rock hard erection which lasted nearly 24 hours. My wife also felt a remarkable difference and I was able to handle vaginal sex 3 times. Great."


"Was on the Gildess brand for almost a year and LOVED it! Went to the pharmacy to pick it up and they gave me Blisovi instead saying that it is the same exact thing. Its one month latter and I HATE it! My breast have shrunk and have gained weight in my stomach which is the last thing a girl wants! I have been having stomach problems and getting bad acne breakouts all over! It is far from the same thing I took before, glad to see I am not the only one having problems. Calling my doctor to have it switched!"


"I've tried many medications for anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia etc. I was previously on Zoloft for 3 months with nasty side effects. I started 5mg of Lexapro on 11/13/15 and after the first day I saw significant improvement, 2 weeks later I was at 10mg. I'm able to go places without panicking, and I'm more social. The only side effect I have is nausea and gas but Zofran helps with that. Today I will be increasing my dose to 20mg. So far it's done awesome for me. I hope it continues to get better."


"I've been using drysol for my underarm sweating. I never had problem with underarm sweating but it is a second effect of a medication so I wanted to give it drysol a shot after trying every single deorodant over the counter.  It does and sometimes better than others. I tried putting overnight but then when I shower in the morning if I dont put it again I will sweat a couple times during the day. But putting on after shower helps even that sometimes I sweat on one side or both. I've burned a few times that I cannot even move my arms. I wish it comes with an applicator but at least the one I find doesnt have any. I put antiallergic cream on the sides around the armpit and that works sometimes to not getting burned... sometimes ;)."


"Been taking this drug for 9 months w/o side effects. Sugar levels dropping, and having gradual weight loss."


"I took this 2 times for the same UTI.  Although it helped minimize some of the symptoms, it did not cure my UTI.  I have taken 6 rounds of antibiotics (2x Cipro) and have finally been prescribed Augmentin.  Hopefully it will work!"


"I got my IUD inserted Jan 4 2016, I am 25 and have no children. The implantation was painful but lasted less than 1 min. I did not experience cramping but I do have spotting. I am currently on my 1st period since getting skyla implanted. I'm used to the pretty much non existent periods from my oral contraception. I'm 6 days into my period :( .  Not having to take a pill everyday at the same time and filling a prescription is a plus but I'm so over irregular bleeding. I will give this thing a full 6 months before I consider removing it."


"I am almost at a month of taking this birth control. 4 days to go. I am also using it to help with Endometriosis. I have had a cycle and it lasted like normal three days and very light which is awesome.   Now I have noticed that I have a crazy craving for hot and spicy food like everyday I need to eat something spicy. Other than  that craving it works well. If anything changes next month I'll be sure to share my experience."


"I was in a near fatal car accident when I was 18, I was on Morphine for 6 months. After 30 years it is catching up to me. I am in some pain now most of the time. With Oxycodone I am able to make it through the day, and work. Caution during use, if used for over 90 days, dependency could occur easily. Please be aware of this."


"Did nothing for my delusions and hearing voices. It only made me twitchy, unable to sleep, agitated and gave me extreme tremor. On only 5 mg. I much prefer olanzapine, more effective with milder side effects."


"I have another comment because this drug is so expensive.  My insurance required preauthorization, but after a week, they allowed it and it cost me only $8/month.  If it was not allowed by insurance I couldn't have afforded it because it is about $100 from the local compounding pharmacy that also seeks bargains for their customers.  That's too much for me.  This drug has been around for a long time, there's no sense it delaying medical care like this.    So how about that?  Automatic preauthorization should be just as dangerous and just as denounced.  For CFS this drug can be life or death for people.  I wish it wasn't an allergy for me though. :("


"I was prescribed this birth control about a year ago and I LOVED IT up until about two months ago. I suffer from terrible mood swings and irregular periods. I had absolutely no mood swings until about two months ago. I had regular periods, ALWAYS on time. Weight was hard to lose though. ALWAYS hungry. But all in all worked perfect. My body must have just gotten used to it. "


"53 year old female, 5'6, 202 lbs. Lost 30+ lbs in 9 months by eating all "fresh" food (nothing from a package) and walked 10 mins 2x a day (bought a cheap bracelet pedometer that kept me motivated.) Got down to 186. Back up to 202. Asked my Dr if I could try this. Want to get to 170. Started today at 5 am! :) Will keep you posted!  Thank you all so much for sharing your stories...it is very comforting to have so many in the same boat! :)"


"I have been suffering and nothing else has worked. So I tried this and initially no pain but then it became so painful I had to remove it immediately.  I will NOT be using this again.   It caused me to have to urinate a LOT and a lot of pressure.  Don't waste your money or time."


"Super effective! I have been using it as needed for about three years now; however, tonight is the first night that it has ever kept me awake. I mean literally wide awake, cleaning my house at 3AM awake. Definitely worth it and clears up congestion instantly, but taking it in the late afternoon was a huge mistake!"


"I was put on Amitriptyline 25mg. at Mayo Clinic in 1983. After a through work up they thought I had MS, but then gave  the diagnosis of Neuropathy pain.

At this time I'm taking 50mg. @ bed time, which has been the only thing that works. I'm able to sleep w/o pain. Now I just tried to refill the prescription and the cost is $219.00 for 180 pills. The last time filled 12/2014 $16.00/180 pills.

Even tho this is a Generic why the higher cost??

Just can't afford it anymore. Don't know what I'm going to do. Have tried Tegratol, Cymbalta  and many others, NOTHING ELSE WORKS."


"Does not seem to help much. Doctor is reluctant to prescribe something different. Viibryd worked very well but I can't afford the copay."


"I have been using Xiidra for over a month now and the first couple of weeks I was ready to throw it away!  But, I had some pink-eye issues that I was associating with the medicine-which obviously was not the case.  I am a teacher and I have been back at work for three weeks now and I can definitely tell a difference!!!  Am I 100% cured? No...but I feel so much better than I did at the end of the school year last year!  I am so exited about this medicine and feeling pretty normal again!!!"


"Started at 25 mg, then went to 50 mg and then to 100 mg. While my BP was not really under control (hypotension - hypertension) and my heart rate was 112 while resting and I gained 12 pounds over night. During my Cozaar experience my energy level was so much better than it had been over the previous 10 years taking lisinopril, however BP control and the side affects I experienced were just not acceptable. There has to be something out there that will work. "


"This seems to work as well as Nexium 40MG. Actually no reflux so far with this product. Very happy. Only downside is Medicare codes it tier 3, high copay."


"I have been on Tri Sprintec for 7 years and have overall had no problems with it.  I started taking it to clear up my severe acne. I had been to dermatologist after dermatologist and had been on every cream and pill to treat my acne and nothing worked until I got on Tri Sprintec.  I did not gain any weight, my skin cleared up, my periods were regulated, I did not experience any spotting or anything like that. I am changing birth control pills after this pack due to longer periods.  My period had always been about 6-7 days but the past few months it has been 10-12 days. I'm not sure if the lengthened period is due to the Tri Sprintec but I never had any problems with it until recently. I would recommend Tri Sprintec to anyone."


"I was prescribed Lyrica  for fibromyalgia pain. I also have suffered from depression and generalized anxiety disorder for several years. I can not tolerate any antidepressants so I had just decided that finding a cure for my depression was a hopeless endeavor. However I needed relief from the pain of fibromyalgia and agreed to try Lyrica . After one week I felt as if my life had been given back to me. It relieves most of my pain but the best surprise was that the cloud of depression lifted and I once again could function like the person I was years ago. I had no idea how much life I was missing. I am once again going out with friends. I can now concentrate at work. I sleep at night and don't feel numb. I feel happy and normal."


"I am almost 24 and I have never been pregnant. I also work at an OB/GYN (so I have access to good information and doctors)

I was on the pill, then the nuva ring, and back on the pill. These methods made me lose my libido and I started going through waves of depression. I was going to do paragard to get rid of the hormones in my body. My doc advised to try mirena instead, and I followed her advise.

I took pain killers before and after the procedure. I also scheduled for the near end of my cycle. The pain on a scale of 1-10 would've been about a 6 (and that lasted about 1 minute). I went back to work, and I feel pretty normal. Everyone is different, don't let reviews sway your opinion, talk to a doctor first. Will follow up in a few months."


"I was on The Depo Provera shot for almost  10 years. I would go for 2 years and off 1. No period at all. Had the Lilletta IUD inserted at the end of April 2017. My doctor explained everything. Since I have not had kids she explained that the cervix opening was smaller so there would be discomfort.  It took 5 minutes. A little bit of pain. I had take Motrin before my appointment and later in the evening. I was told since I haven't had a period that I may not get one. My only complaint is feeling bloated and some gas. Hoping this goes away with time."


"Hi
I got the implanon 4 weeks ago and I got my period in the 3rd week. My period was really light and very very minimal cramping"


"My 13-year old son is ADHD and has oppositional defiance disorder. He takes Adderall for his ADHD and 4 months ago we added Intuniv. He complains of being tired and he is only on 1 mg of the Intuniv. I have concerns because he is becoming increasingly aggressive and emotional. I do not know if this is a side effect of Intuniv. I'll be taking him back to the doctor and I don't think we'll be continuing the Intuniv."


"I have a psuedocholonesterase Def. (allergic to normal anesthesia). I had a laparoscopic procedure done while under Diprivan and had no side effects from this. Psuedocholonesterase Def. can be deadly so check this out as an option."


"I'm on my second month with Chateal. Honestly I'm will stop using it for good. I gained 12 pounds in less than two months. I go every single day to the gym. I eat healthy healthy healthy!! My mood changed. I can't see my boyfriend, because I feel like he is disgusting. I can't remember the last time I had sex with him. I have nausea, can't sleep, my knees are weak, my stomach hurts so bad. The good thing about it is that my periods are better. Every woman is different"


"I have been on Depo for almost two years and it works like a charm! I never go past the 5 day period to get the shot and it is crucial for it to work to not exceed the time of your next shot. When I first started I did bleed for a month but it was not heavy. My periods lasted 8 days and cramps were horrible before the shot so it wasn't that big of a deal for me. Now I don't get periods ever and ever so often i might spot for a day or two. To be completely frank my partner and I do not use protection and I have not gotten pregnant so as far as contraceptives go this one is wonderful! I did experience dryness at first but it has since gone away."


"I was prescribed this RX because I can't lose weight, even after following a diet and exercising. I'm starting on my 4th week and I am thoroughly disappointed thus far. It hasn't suppressed my appetite or controlled my cravings at ALL. Indeed, I have GAINED 5lbs since starting! Also, this week I am having pounding headaches that won't go away, as well as severe constipation. Most disappointed, as this RX was NOT covered by my insurance and it was expensive."


"I took Effexor XR 150mg for a good 10 years for depression.  Then, I switched to Zoloft due to what is considered a side-effect of Effexor:  elevated liver enzymes.  On Zoloft, I felt more anxious than I did on Effexor, but not overly so.  It was tolerable.   I continued to have same liver enzymes while on Zoloft.   It turns out the enzyme issue is not related to the medication alone, if at all.  I had a stressful life changing event and felt very anxious.  I know I felt much less anxious on Effexor so I asked to be switched back and I was.  The doctor made a general statement that he wants me on what works best for me.  However, I'm pretty sure he didn't buy my anxiety theory. "


"I've been taking Trinessa for the past 14 months now. It's the first oral birth control I've ever been on, so at first I thought it was normal. I knew when my period was coming, it kept me from getting pregnant, and it cleared up my face. However, ever since I've been taking it, my anxiety has reached a whole new level. Not to mention, I have depression for the first time in my life. I have had suicidal thoughts, I've felt my self esteem go down, and I've felt irritable towards nearly everyone in my life. It has affected a lot of my close relationships, such as my boyfriend who is constantly having to put up my depression and anxiety attacks. I would consider another pill if you have these issues."


"I had a terrible experience with this bc. Once I started taking it, I was very nauseous daily for a week. Once I got my period, it was so painful and so heavy, I couldn't even do anything. I would also get a full blown period twice in one month. My period was never like that before. I stayed on it for 3 months or so trying to let my body get used to it but it was not working out. I started taking this birth control to shrink ovarian cysts. I had two small ones that did go away but I had another bigger one pop up. But Everybody is different. I just felt like sharing my experience. I am now taking minastrin 24 fe. So we will see how this works for me...."


"I was on this birth control for two years. Today marks my 1 year of being off it. The shot does it job, but the aftermath is not worth it. I was bleeding for over month. It stopped for 7 months with spotting in between. Now I got my period and it’s soooo heavy. I loved the shot, it does it job, but this whole period waterfall is just not worth it. Take a different form of birth control."


"This drug literally saved my life. Before I started taking it, there was no quality of life left. I would get so nervous around people I couldn't go out into public at all, had severe panic attacks all of the time... I've dealt with this my entire life, and it took me 17 years being put on every anti depressant/mood stabilizer/even anti psych meds except anti anxiety meds (because doctors are too afraid to prescribe them...we have a lot of junkies here) I finally found a doctor who understands me. I take 1mg xanax 3 times a day and 1,200 mg of lithium a day. This medication has changed my life. I no longer struggle with my life, I feel like for the first time I have total control and it feels great."


"Seemed effective in eradicating my flu symptoms quickly... but traded those for a brutal headache and dizziness. I stopped after three days, and two days after stopping dizziness only new wearing off. Tamiflu? No thanks."


"I was given this medicine while I was in a mental hospital for my bipolar disoder. In fact, that's when I was diagnosed and then they started me on it. The first 2 weeks I felt like a zombie. I had no feelings or desires...nothing. Just blank. Then after about 3 or 4 months after I started I began lactating and now because of it I have no sex drive. I have been off of it for about 4 1/2 months and my sex drive still has not returned."


"With most joint fluid replacement plans, you have to wait. MD's should be telling you to get the full series, keep your range of motion good. Don't make a decision about effectiveness until you COMPLETE the series, then wait 6-8 weeks.  Be weary of the reviews of those who indicate relief after one shot. "


"I'm 16 years old and I started taking Zoloft for depression about a year ago. I started off at 25mg then 50mg and things still didn't seem to be "right." I was constantly sick and throwing up, and I just felt like it wasn't working. So they bumped me up to 75mg of Zoloft, and then to 100mg. For my body and age, 100mg was a lot for me to take but it finally made me feel better. I wasn't as down, but I had awful side affects. I couldn't sleep, eat, or do anything but lay in bed and I had awful migraines. I was so sick of changing meds but I couldn't deal with being this sick so on top of the Zoloft I was prescribed Elavil. It was like night and day. Helped me sleep and took all my side effects away!"


"for a couple days I wasn't eating very well and I noticed I wasn't using the restroom regularly. I went and got fruit and stuff with high fiber and I was still stopped up except for occasional little stools. After not being able to go fully for a couple days I started getting very bad abdominal cramps and I started vomiting. I went to CVS and bought milk of magnesia took three tablespoons of it and 30 minutes later I got diarrhea. I feel better my stomach doesn't hurt anymore and I'm not vomiting. I would recommend this to anyone with constipation problems but be prepared for multiple toilet trips"


"I have been taking Horizant for about a week now and my RLS has gotten significantly worse.  I am up all night walking around, stretching and massaging my legs trying to get them to stop the need to move.  This medication has not worked for me and I am hoping to get in contact with my doctor ASAP to change my medication to something that works and not makes it worse."


"I started this birth control pill 12 days ago. I'm 18 years old and take it for bad cramps and excessive bleeding. Ever since I started it I've had extremely debilitating nausea, anxiety, and loss of appetite. I stopped taking it yesterday in hopes of the terrible nausea ending. The nausea spread from my shoulders to the bottom of my sternum. I had anxiety attacks for no reason. I would not recommend this medication."


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


"Started at 243lb, I am down to 226lb.  Started about 5 weeks ago.  So I was finally on 4 pills a day until the 5th week but I had two days of extreme stomach ache.  I came down to 3 pills, 2 in morning and 1 at night. The weight has steadily declined about 2 to 3 pounds a week.  Truly glad I started the medication.  I have had some of the side effects. The nausea, I use peppermint or gum to overcome. Constipation and dry mouth, I drink more water.  I do get a jittery feeling but it does  go away.  No issues with sleep. Take B12 pills for energy.  So far so good.  But I am glad it is working. It was $227 under insurance but the coupon dropped it down to $99."


"I lost 3 people in family to death in 15 months. I realized I had lost interest in almost everything, didn't even watch T.V in that whole time. I finally saw an ad for Cymbalta and asked my doctor about it. It's been 2 weeks. One week on 30 mg and 1 week on 60 mg. I am already taking interest in things I used to love. No side effects. What a difference this drug has made for me.  I am a bit tired but sleep doesn't hurt anyone. "


"I've been through all of the proton pump inhibitors. This was my last hope before resorting to surgery. Took about 10 days to kick in, but this stuff works."


"I've been on 4 different birth control pills in the past 2 years and LoSeasonique has given me the best experience. I have a pretty bad case of endometriosis. I've been on LoSeasonique for almost 5 months now and my first period was a breeze. I had cramps for only one day (usually 3-5) during my period, which only lasted 4 days. My only concern is that when I first started LoSeasonique I started getting awful migraines everyday from the minute I woke up to the minute I went to bed. Luckily after about 3 weeks these went away. I get spotting every so often but nothing that's unmanageable. I also noticed that my bloating has almost completely gone down."


"I went to my OB GYN to ask about Lexapro for some major depression & anxiety I was experiencing. Lexapro had worked quite well for a friend of mine. I had previously taken Zoloft a few years prior & it made my post-partum depression worse.
I had great hopes for this drug, but it unfortunately did NOT work well for me. I felt like a zombie. I believe it gave me psychosis. I also experienced my first panic attack after being on 10 MG for 3 days. I then took 5 MG for two more days and stopped taking it all together.
Still 3 months after stopping I am having panic attacks with some psychotic features.
I've pulled myself out of that deep depression though. Still have bad days occasionally, but I'm only taking Xanax as needed."


"I have been on a low dose of generic Lexapro for almost a month now, 5 mg, and it has drastically improved my quality of life. I was suffering from anxiety and mild depression due to other significant health problems that weren't getting better--the more I worried about my health the worse it got, and it kept going in a circle on and on. The first week of taking the medicine it caused a slight headache off and on, and some mild dizziness and constipation. But those side effects went away completely by week 2. Now I'm getting back to normal, I'm the happiest I've been in 2 years, I feel like myself again.

I was scared to try another anxiety medicine after a bad experience with Zoloft. But the lexapro has been wonderful! Don't lose hope!"


"I took this and in 3 days I felt so much better. I took 500mg and Mucinex along side it. I always eat some type of vinegar foods (olives or pickles) and because antibiotics are hard on the stomach and vinegar offset the heartburn. I eat yogurt to offset the yeast infection and bananas to keep from muscle cramps (potassium). This is the only medicine that ever helps me. I had a doctor give me something and after 2 weeks it didn%u2019t even phase the infection. 3 days of Levaquin and I was back feeling so much better. I can%u2019t say enough about this medicine. My mom went on it as she got it too and she was shocked how much better she felt after it. She agreed this is a good antibiotic."


"Xanax has saved my life. I have GAD, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD and major depressive disorder. This medication has made life worth living for me. I have been in therapy with a therapist, life coach and psychiatrist for 3-4 years now. I can tell you if the drug makes you drowsy or hungover, it's not for you. Also, the therapeutic dosage should not exceed 3 mg per day, ideally around 1 mg per day. As long as you stay in therapy and see your psychiatrist regularly you will not become "addicted" or whatever else people feel about this drug. IT WORKS!"


"I switched to Sprintec (because it was cheap) from Amethia after losing my insurance. I began experiencing acne breakouts on my face and very sudden mood swings, which I had not experienced on Amethia. I am no longer using Sprintec because the side effects are not worth it."


"I took this meds within 3 days I had extreme headache, left arm was numb, woke up to my body feeling hot. I started feeling spasm in my lower left bottom and leg. Pain in my left leg and flu like symptoms."


"Yes this drug has really bad side effects of severe headache . I suffer from migraine and I didn't know how much more of this side effect I could handle, but for me losing weight was more important than anything. 1st month everyday severe headaches but after that things got better after about 6 weeks I felt normal. Its been 6.5 months and I've lost 40lbs. I eat extremely healthy and exercise everyday. No sugar no carbs. Its not a miracle drug you have to also change yourself. I would do it all over again. Definitely recommend it."


"I felt I needed to come back & leave feedback. I started using fluoxetine 6 weeks ago. I was scared to try, had read so many bad reviews. It was horrible to start with, like a waiting game. Waking up every day to see if it had 'gone'. Slowly I felt better, saw improvements and now into my 6th week I'm feeling like my old self again. I had bad nausea, weight loss, insomnia when starting meds. I was ready to give up after 3 weeks. I'm so glad I didn't.  I suffer with bad anxiety & depression.  I find driving difficult, felt faint, couldn't stand in a queue. Supermarkets were a no go, restaurants, I found myself staying in the house. In the last week I've been out, driving little trips but every day and I feel so much calmer. Don't give up!!"


"I've taken Valium and Xanax but the side effects were to strong. Clorazepate works just fine. No side effects and it is a calmer medicine than the rest. I strongly recommend clorazepate for anyone with anxiety troubles."


"Biaxin (or the generic) has always worked WONDERS for me in treating chronic sinusitis or sinus infection (also concurrent ear infection).  It smacks it right out of you the 1st time, you don't wind up at the doctors again after taking something less effective. I ask for it by name (am allergic to penicillin and sulphur, so neither of those are ever an option for me)."


"I have been on Lolo for over 2 years now. I must say the beginning was awful, I was told to stick it out 3 months which most birth controls you should try to do so. I spotted and got my period multiple times within the first 3 months, way more than normal. After 3 months it has been golden ever since. No periods, no scares, no concerns. I have had absolutely no problems. I love this birth control, I feel great on it and haven't gained any weight or got acne from it. If you are considering this birth control, don't give up after a few weeks, stick it out for a few months and then decide. My friends have had the same experience and they love it and have been on other kinds but would never switch back."


"I first got on the nexaplon in August of 2015. It was fine at first no periods only major migraines. A few months after getting it I had to have it removed because it had moved and began growing into the muscle of my arm. It took almost 2 hours of digging to get it out. I have endometriosis and I have tried almost every birth control to help. My Dr urged me to try the nexaplon again so I did in August 2016. I have lost all desire to have sex. Not to mention its painful. I have pain in my arm constantly from the implant. My mood swings are killer. One minute I'll be happy and the next ready to strangle someone. I now have severe depression and severe panic attacks. I have had 4-5 month long periods on it. Definitely don't recommend it."


"I would love to give this medicine a 10. It works great for my overactive bladder, unfortunately the irritation and itching is unbearable and I have to end up changing the patch every couple of days. I am running out of places on my body because the irritation and itching lasts a lot longer than the patch. The medicine works great but can't get past the irritation from the patch."


"I took this pill for about 2 and a half years. It worked great, only had a few pregnancy scares from forgetting to take the pills on time. I usually always remembered but was sometimes a hassle to remember every day. I had good and bad side effects. It got rid of all of my acne and made my periods regular. I did gain about 25 pounds and had a much lower sex drive though. I did spot occasionally but not too often. If I decided to take the pill through my period rather than stopping, sex would start to hurt deep in my uterus eventually. That happened many times. I decided to get off that birth control a few months ago and I could tell that I had a complete change in my body. I lost weight and felt happier. My sex drive went up incredibly."


"I found Lexapro to be only slightly effective for Seasonal Affective Disorder and mild depression. It worked better for anxiety. I was able to sleep on this medication. It exacerbated my tinnitus, but otherwise there were no noteworthy side effects."


"my first time using this medicine, I took it on the first of my spotting, however, my period didn't even after 10 day, I had even heavier bleeding than before, and my emotion was terrible and I felt depressed during that week of taking this medicine. Eventually, I had to talk to my doctor and switch to another medicine"


"My knees hurt to walk, my feet hurt to stand...I couldn't take it anymore....I went to doc and weighed in at 287.8...3 days later and I am already down 7.8 lbs.  No exercise yet but will when get in the 260's.  I feel better already and can't wait to loose another 60."


"Suffered for a few years with painful gout attacks. Tried a few different things but nothing really worked for me. A doctor had a trial bottle of Uloric 80mg and it changed my life. It did take a couple of months before it brought my uric acid levels down and the attacks stopped. In fact it was probably worse for the first month. But I stuck with it and turned the corner. I can now enjoy all the foods I used to eat without the consequence."


"Due to family illnesses, family addictions and marital problems I had been having severe anxiety and panic attacks that seemed to be getting worse and I was having difficulty sleeping at night. I was prescribed 50mg Hydroxyzine up to 3 times a day as needed for anxiety. After about 10 mins of taking my first dose it was as if someone snapped there fingers and the weight of the world was finally lifted off my chest and I could breath. This really helped melt away my anxiety. I didn't feel numb or drugged but I felt relaxed. It was like a heavy, and grounded feeling. I did sleep a lot the first two days I took it but I feel like that was due to my body finally getting to catch up on some much needed rest. I feel like in have my life back :-)"


"I got my Implant in 2007 and had light periods for 3 months. Then I totally stopped having them. But since August of last year I've had them unexpectedly, especially since January. I've been bleeding non-stop for a month and a half now. I've had no weight gain, but I have had a lot of acne and lower back pain. I've also had lots of migraines and had pain in both of my breasts. It feels like someone just slugged me. I would not recommend this to anyone."


"I went to see an endocrinologist after my daughter told me that a co-worker of hers was hypothyroid and lost a ton of weight taking Armour.  My endo told me that I had Hashimoto's and the best thing was for me to switch to Armour from Synthroid which was really what I was hoping to hear. I was so hopeful that this was finally going to be my ticket to a thinner me! :0\

During the course of 6 months I gained 20 pounds. My dosage was increased nearly every time I visited the doctor and with each increase in dosage came an increase in my weight. I went back to my primary care physician and told her my story and she put me back on Synthroid and the scales are finally moving in the other direction."


"Used twice under walking boot for broken fibula, use for rotator cuff sprain for six weeks, used for left knee pain for three years prior to replacement of knee. Way better than an opiate, I could work!  More effective too most of the time."


"Doctor couldn't diagnose that I had adrenal fatigue and thyroid insufficiency, I developed severe allergies which affected my breathing severely.
Was put on albuterol inhalers, which did little, and a specialist told me I have gotten the wrong medication all along.
Meanwhile, I used Primatene, which immediately gave me fast results, better then the albuterol.
"


"I've anxiety had a minimal level 4 about 6 months now and it has been getting worse and worse now my doctor tells me to up my cymbalta 290 milligrams, it's been about the month that I have done that along with taking my anxiety medicine both together really isn't doing much good.
Will it help me?"


"This drug has been a lifesaver so far.  Especially considering the other "less-than-ideal" medication options for bipolar disorder."


"I've taken this medicine since January 2010.  It controls one part of my blood pressure but not the lower number.  When taken with Cozaar both are under control.  However, recently I have been having problems with dizziness and confusion.  One day I forgot to take my medicines, left my pill box at home and found I had NO confusion that day or dizziness.  My concern is that I am developing a tolerance to these medicines which has happened in the past for me.  It is good for controlling blood pressure but these new side effects are scarring me."


"I have been on this medication for about a month now, tried pretty much all ssris for depression and over time found out i had bipolar 2. This medicine work fairly well, helps your memory, and keeps your moods at a fairly stable place. I'm on 300 mgs now and I was on 150mg, all in all pretty good medication."


"I have just started taking the z-pack a few days ago and am already starting to feel A LOT better! I have sinusitus, an ear ache that was caused by a middle ear infection and so far, the pains are a lot more tolerant! THANK YOU Z-PACK!!"


"I knew pretty well that the drinking part would be hell. When I smelled it (why do people always do that?) basically the only thing that came to mind was cherry cough syrup, which I usually puke up anytime I try to take. I know it said to mix with only water, but if everyone on here is licking lemons and drinking chasers. I mixed the 6oz solution with about 4 oz of lime juice and 6 oz water. it wasn't unbearable. Drink it on ice and with a straw btw.

For me, it took 3 hours for the first dose to work and about 5 minutes for the second bottle the next morning. Towards the end of the 1st cleanse, my poo looked like urine and I thought the 2nd wouldn't do anything but somehow it found more to expel o_O"


"Was taken off Flexeril and prescribed  Lorzone. Took 1/3 of one pill, two hours later I didn't feel right. Pain in back, hard to take a deep breath, eyes dilated, face tingled and lips swelled!  Severe reaction required hospitalization. Be careful."


"Started at 25mg the first month - no effect. Moved to 50mg for another month - no effect. Taking this is like taking a sugar pill. For 1/10th the cost, I can go back to oxybutynin and regain control. I liked the absence of the dry mouth, but the absence of the control is worse. I say "no effect", but it did seem slightly better than taking nothing at all, so I gave it a 2."


"I'm in the navy and it was very hard fighting my sleep for the first 5 years of being in I finally got a sleep study an they diagnosed me with narcolepsy. I don't really like taking medication for anything but my doctor introduced me to Provigil. I finally feel like a normal person, although the first month I had very bad headaches it slowly went away and I went from taking 1 100mg pill a day to 2 100mg pills. My body got used to it within the first 2mths. Overall I love this medicine. works pretty good for me."


"Me and my fiance were out drinking one night and the sex got a little crazy. I pulled out a little to late and I told her what I had done. So we showered and then immediately went to our 24hr Walgreens and purchased the pill like 30 minutes after the incident. She took it ASAP. It six weeks later and guess what? She's pregnant! This pill is such a waste of money."


"I have used this Rogaine for about 8 weeks and I had to stop because it caused facial hair."


"Skin doing well after a couple of days after already using tretinoin gel for several weeks. However, having sore throat/cough and am fearing sinusitis.  Hoping it clears up."


"I can honestly say, after years and years of dealing with my anxiety, leaving school to be homeschooled, not being able to function and just accomplish and do the things I wanted to do, being a slave to anxiety every second of my life, finally at 18, after a year of what has been the worst anxiety of my life, I made the decision to take Paxil. 26 days on the medicine and I can honestly say it has changed my life, and saved it. I have never felt so wonderful in my entire life, anxiety does not exist in my life or control me anymore, I am now in control, and it was such a beautiful relief to have such an incredible outcome."


"Hi - I started the Supartz injections in November of last year. Let me just say this, I am not 100% pain free, but it is a whole lot better then the pain I was having before. The pain had me in tears all the time. But here lately, I have been feeling alot of pressure. And I have been getting pain on the other side of the knee, like burning and stabbing pain now and then. But it is still better then it was before. The Supartz Injections overall works for me, in fact Thursday I am starting the injections for the other knee. And as far as staying off the knee and rest, I take it easy the rest of that day and the next I just go about my daily routines. I will ask more questions when I see my doctor on Thursday."


"I am not one to normally leave a review but in this case I felt the need.

I have suffered from generalised anxiety for years. It had gotten increasingly worse over the last year and I finally got up the courage to talk about it to the doctor. (Ironically the thought was enough to give me anxiety)
The doctor started me off at the smaller dose of 10mg, which helped a lot however I would still have bursts of anxiety so they decided to increase it to 20mg and what can I say.. what a miracle drug!
If anyone is suffering from anxiety to the point where it is affecting their day to day life please try this medication. It may not work for everyone but I thank my lucky stars I decided to try it as my life has changed completely.."


"I had Kyleena inserted six months ago, I took ibuprofen beforehand was pretty nervous after reading some wild IUD stories, but the processes was quick and probably a 2/10 on the pain scale- it just felt like one big bad period cramp. The next couple days I felt a little more crampy than usual but I was able to go about my day to day activities no problem! Since then, my periods have virtually stopped with only some very light spotting every couple of months. I forget it's there, but am so thankful it is! No more periods and no more daily pills. If you're thinking about getting and IUD, go for it!
(about me: I am 20 and have never had children, my periods have always been pretty light usually lasting 3-5 days)"


"The first two weeks I had minor side effects then the end of the 2nd week, beginning of the 3rd my side effects were so bad I would literally sit on the toilet for 30 minutes. I felt so sick and had a very low almost no sex drive. My period never stopped while I was on this pill. It got very light but never stopped. I'm switching to Tri-Sprintec and hopefully it goes better for me!"


"After being diagnosed with severe, chronic and acute depression, anxiety and seasonal affective disorder in February 2001, my therapist referred me to a psychiatrist for medicine management. Was given starter pack September 2011. I've been on 40mg for 1 and 1/2 years, during my weekly therapy sessions, my therapist says I give 90% eye contact, whereas with previous medicines I gave eye contact infrequently. I also take Effexor 225mg, Zoloft 200mg and 9mg Ativan [2mg A.M.; 4mg 12:00pm; 3mg evenings], Ambien 10mg."


"I read the reviews after I bought it 2 hrs ago. I am horrified! but I went ahead and gave it a try....so far the itching is annoying but bearable. The cream coming out is itchy, but the cream "inside" wise feeling is not bad all. It's there and I can feel it but not as bad as I expected! I'm giving this a 5 FOR NOW because the itchiness experience is ok. I'll update after treatment!"


"I have been on Celexa for about 15 years and it's great. The only symptoms at first were dry mouth and yawning which eventually went away. I tried about 2 years ago to wean myself off with my doctors help and I had a horrible relapse so I am going to stay on Celexa as long as my doctor allows me. I actually feel normal all the time and very balanced."


"I've had the Mirena for two years and it has not been that great to me. It was not always terrible. The first 6-8 months were awesome. Then I started to gain weight, developed moderately severe acne, and after a year I started having heavier periods than before. I didn't flow on a normal schedule either. I also had more intense cramping and mood swings. I'm finally going to the doctor, because the benefits no longer outweigh the side effects."


"Works great, works almost instantly."


"This drug has changed my life. It has allowed me to focus not only on my job but also things at home that need attention. I feel smarter, I can think better and clearer. I find I tend to make lists and start checking things off the list as they are accomplished. I never start something and do not finish it as I did before. I look forward to it. I enjoy work more. I feel less stress and anxiety. I do not feel it is habit forming. There have been times when I have forgotten to take it and I did not notice it. The only difference is normally when I have taken the drug I don't have an appetite and when I forget to take it I tend to eat a lot."


"I have always been fit, and losing those few pounds that manage to creep up on us from time to time was always fairly easy.  Once I hit my 50's however, things changed.  I went to the gym, I ate well, but nothing.  In fact I GAINED weight when I thought I should be losing or at least stable.  Thank goodness my dr suggested CONTRAVE.  It dramatically reduced my appetite, so that when I ate, I made good food choices and stuck to a reasonable portion.  And those evening snacks were a thing of the past.  The daily weighing is awesome because you can see even the smallest change.  I was not obese, but 5'5 at 166 lbs was the most I'd ever weighed and I was  completely uncomfortable in my own skin (and clothes!)  I am now almost 30 lbs down."


"Under treatment for 5 years for  Peripheral Neuropathy & severe burning pain in toes, feet, ankles & lower legs.

W/Pain doctor, used 30mg Oxycodone 3X/day + 1.2 grams of Gabapentin 4 times/day + (at max.) 20 mg of Methadone, 4X/day.     On Methadone for 2.5 years.   Oxy for 4 years.

Did a 6-month slow weaning off  Methadone.     Feeling much better now, but STILL get an occasional hot flash and massive sweats.

Then, went "cold turkey" on the  (FOUR YEARS of) Oxycodone.  .Started Nucynta Extended Release:  150mg 2X/day.   And used 0.3mg of Clonidine 3X/day for withdrawal.  But WD was still pretty bad. Used frequent Medical Marijuana to handle WD symptoms."


"This is a very good product. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex twice in one day. The next day I went and got Plan B. I started to experience extreme fatigue and stomach cramps, but a week later I got my period."


"I had to take this for a boil and it healed the boil and made it go down and kinda get a scab over it but the side effects are crazy you have diarrhea your head hurts all the time and I'm so tired all the time. I was prescribed the medicine for 7 days to take twice a day. Overall the medicine did its job but had side effects"


"My acne was really bad I took some tablets and then that cleared my skin from acne but not the spots so I went to my docter and she gave me this. I'm still using it butIi can see a lot of improvment thank you DUAC"


"I started off 0.5 mg 2x per day. I now take 1mg of Klonopin 3x per day. I no longer have the unsteadiness on my feet and my anxiety has decreased even more (this despite being unemployed, as well as being a burn patient with severe nerve pain). Only caveat is to take EXACTLY as prescribed, otherwise will become dependent or have severe withdrawal if taken more than supposed to. "


"I got this strictly to not get pregnant, for which that it works great. Had a regular period the first week, then spotted on and off for about 2 months. I've been on a slightly heavy period for almost a month now and if it goes over a month I'm taking it out and sticking to condoms. Also I can lose weight on this unlike the pill. Started using it June 2013."


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"Works well for pain. Overall not bad for moderate pain."


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"I have a colonoscopy for my first time tomorrow and right now it is 6pm and still have a liter to go since I started at 10am. It absolutely taste disgusting! I mean it taste like a gallon of sweat! My doctor never told me I can put something in it nor did it come with anything! I haven't gone to the bathroom much though as I expected..cuz people til me I'd be glued to the toilet. I have to get up at 4am to drink the rest by 6am and I am not looking forward to it. Never again! And I aswell suffer from migraines and this does nit help any...ugh."


"I'm very obsessive. Somewhere around a few years ago I started obsessing and being paranoid about medications. So, as I'm sure you are all doing right now, you're looking up reviews on this medication to determine if you'll take it. Just like I did. I almost gave myself a panic attack thinking about possibly taking this medicine and then having a serious allergic reaction.
Luckily though, while speaking with my pharmacist he let me know I took this medicine last year and I remembered I was fine.
The point is, every medicine has adverse effects. Chances are, you won't have major side effects. "


"Works great been on it 2 1/2 months my toenails are not yellow anymore only the ends are a little bit. Had toenail fungus for 15 years they where thick and yellow had to file them a lot. Tryed everything to try to make it go away. I am on the generic brand of lamsil.  Side effects just watery poop for two weeks nothing more.  My feet are not dry anymore there soft. I can wear sandals now without wearing fake toenails or finger nail polish. When on this file the nail down to get the fungus and keep doing it use a different file each time don't wear socks to long keep your feet clean."


"I had sex with my boyfriend for the first time on November 28 around 10:30 at night, I wasn't able to buy plan b until the following Tuesday which was about 63 hours later, it is now 6 days later and my period isn't supposed to come in until 3 more days, but I have to say, so far it's been a miserable experience. I've had extreme cramps and bloating and a little bit of constipation. I don't know if it's from me stressing out so much or it's still from the side effects. Hopefully this works."


"My ear problem went away in one day."


"I have been on this medication twice before. I stopped only because I found out I was pregnant.This medication didn't ever make a significant change, but my mood gradually was getting better. I'm now going back to the psych doctor and will probably try and get back on this one again.
I do know the manufacturer that my pharmacy uses of the lamotrigine... so chalky and tastes so incredibly disgusting I despised taking it. Maybe if I can find a different kind, all will be wonderful?"