"I was first prescribed Pristiq and found it to seriously affect my interest in sex.  I was then switched to Wellbutrin.  I have been on this medication for 2 months now.  At first I had severe headaches and almost gave up.  I'm glad I didn't because I am feeling much better.  I do find it hard to sleep some nights but hopefully that too will pass.  I also feel nausea occasionally.  My moods seems much better, negative thoughts creep up but quickly go away and I feel more content.  I am currently on 150 mg."


"This product is the real deal. I lost 20 pounds in 1 month. The first week I felt weird, like I was high. The energy is great.I never exercised because I was over whelmed with my job & school. And I ate what I wanted to. I only drink lots of water and sometimes with Crystal Light, no sweets. Everyone wants to know what I am doing. I recommend this to everyone that needs a boost to drop the pounds. I started 188, today I'm 162. That's a lost of 26 pounds in 5 weeks. Next week I will start exercising."


"I am 25 years old married and since my daughter was born 2 years ago I've slowly been feeling less like myself. Most recently I've been irritable, low sex drive with Erectile Dysfunction and more emotional about things that used to not bother me. So I went to my doctor and low and behold was diagnosed with low testosterone. He prescribed me Fortesta. To be honest I was pretty skeptical. I figured it would take a week or 2 to feel anything. But I was really surprised at how quick I felt a difference. Granted I'm only on day two but I can definitely feel a difference in my mood and my gym time was more fulfilling than usual. I haven't tested it out in the bedroom yet but my sex drive has also been better than usual. I'm really looking forward to the weeks to come."


"This medicine changed my life. I used to get urinary tract infections during pregnancy, breastfeeding, after sex all the time, until a doctor prescribed put me on this daily. Never have a urinary tract infection again while on it. No side effects for me, just pain free pee."


"After having tried just about every medication. Zyprexa is the one that kept me asleep. Of course there are some mornings I wake up early. Like about 4-5 in the morning. Those nights are rare. As far as weight gain? It hasn't been an issue. And I wish everybody the best of luck while taking these medications. Because finding the right fit takes lots of patience:)"


"I had extremely adverse effects when the dobutamine stress echo happened. I had extremely high blood pressure and headache. My heart went into v-tach, v-fib and the PVC's were every other beat. The RN who administered the test told me I should refuse it from now on and use the nuclear test. My test was so bad, the cardiologist could not read it."


"I started the nuva ring after my body rejected the copper IUD.  Loved that it was easy to use and painless.  I didn't find it gross to put in or take out like I thought I would.  It killed my libido.  Thank god I had a understanding boyfriend.  When we did have sex I occasionally would forget to put it back in which lead to a few scares but nothing ever came of them.  Overall I stopped after 6 months because my lack of libido was frustrating for me and him."


"I have been on Effexor XR 150 mg for 20 years it certainly has help with my suicidal thoughts and panic attacks. I also take 2 x 1mg of Xanax. I started seeing a new primary care doctor yesterday who thinks I should be taken off both since I have been on it for so long but I have read some awful things about the withdrawal problems and it makes me scared.
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"I have been taking tramadol for about 3 years for restless leg syndrome. My doctor tried several other drugs for this and all they did was enhance the problem. Took my first two tramadol and had the best nights sleep I have had in years."


"I came off antibiotics for acne when my dermatologist prescribed me tretinoin cream .025%. He told me to wash my face with benzoyl peroxide topical wash 2x a day, apply differin in the morning, & apply the tretinoin at night. He said coming off the antibiotics would initially cause me to break out but that it'd get better.

It's been 4 months & the complete opposite has happened. The 1st 2 months I had almost no acne for the 1st time in my life. My skin was still dry, as it's always been, but using moisturizer helped with that. However, the last 4-6 weeks I've been suffering terribly from acne on my chin & cheeks. To make it worse, the area around the zits is extremely dry. I guess ill just keep using the cream, hopefully this is temporary."


"I'm 21 years old, and have been diagnosed as major depressive and having generalized anxiety since I was 17. Since then I've been on three different antidepressants from citalopram to Zoloft, and they all had mediocre effects on my depression. It wasn't until I saw a new psychiatrist and had a new diagnosis of bipolar l that I started to experience genuine relief. I attribute most of my recovery to Latuda. In the first weeks of taking this medicine I experienced terrible akathisia (the feeling of tickles or ants in your body) which kept me up at night, but after a few weeks I was told to take it with my trazadone (my sleeping pill) at night and the sensation went away. It was probably only a few weeks when I began to feel normal."


"This drug makes it possible for me to live a normal life. It doesn't affect me the was it is supposed to. I've had severe depression after having a miscarriage and basically having a complete breakdown. My PCP prescribed it for insomnia to get me through until the antidepressants kicked in. I took it one night and it didn't make me tired but I felt calm and for the first time in weeks I was able to have clear thoughts. I was able to do housework and talk about my feelings more. I take it in the morning and it actually gives me the drive to make it through the day."


"Very helpful. Able to function with pain and hold down same highly demanding, professional managerial job. Couldn't do without duragesic  on multiple jobs prior to using this."


"I was one of those people who could not even wear a T-shirt because of excessive underarm sweat. I would wear sweaters all through summer, and the sweat even went through them. It was awful. After the first night of Drysol, boom, not a drop of sweat. Now, about 6 months later, I only need to use it once every couple of weeks. This thing is a miracle product, and well worth the itching of one night before you fall asleep."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I have severe sleep apnea and was put on a CPAP machine. I never felt like it did any good,was still tired as heck. Dr.put me on Nuvigil and it is great. Some days I am still tires but not like before."


"Taking doxy for rickettsia. I feel like crap, no energy, nausea, depression . Anyone else get these symptoms?"


"I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and was given Lexapro along with cognitive therapy. The first week Lexapro made me worse than I was originally. However, it worked wonders and has helped me immensely to get my life back in order.  I started on a light dosage at 10mg and in 4 weeks jumped to 20mg which is typical.  This combined with cognitive therapy has got me back on track.  I really didn't experience any side effects except feeling crappy when I first got on it.  Within 4 weeks it was fine.  To me it is like taking aspirin everyday now."


"The patch worked fine until this week. Just recently the patch would start to come off my skin very early. My most recent patch came off 4 days early. What was under the patch is what I am warning you about. My skin was blistered with bubbles, and my skin was raised almost half an inch. It looked as if my skin had a chemical burn from the medication. I slept with some gauze on it and I cleaned it with peroxide. The next day the skin was an open wound and bright red like a burn. It is the most painful thing I've felt in a while. The worst part was being rushed to the ER due to a possible blood clot in the lung (horrible chest pains), had CT scans, blood drawn, and IVs placed all over my body. Before this, I had experienced constant fatigue"


"My arm was sore for 3-4 months after I got it.  Whenever I tried to carry my wallet against my arm it hurt.  Anything rubbing/touching my arm hurt for months.  I would not recommend this.  I just got mine taken out after using it 1 yr & 2 months.  This pain will just teach you to suck it up and remember to take your pill each day.  Normally I don't get periods on any kind of birth control but with this one I got my period every 2 weeks for about 4 months.  With this med you do retain water, so you are going to gain weight and I felt hungry all the time. Just doesn't make sense to get cut, put a hole and your arm for birth control.  I have also tried an IUD before this one, no foreign objects should be used in your body.  Don't do it."


"I was put on Zoloft a few years ago when I became very depressed (I also have anxiety and have had it pretty much my whole life which made it worse) and I've been on it ever since. I feel much better now about myself and my perspectives on things however I don't know if it was from the drug, time or therapy especially because I was finally feeling more in control of myself and my thoughts last year. So if it was Zoloft then it took a while for it to kick in for me I guess ? My doctor did say that in some patients it does nothing and in others it does so who knows ! However whether It's working for me or not I feel good right now and it's not having any long term side affects on me so I can stay on as long as I want "


"My doctor switched me from MS Cotin 10 mg 3 times a day to Embeda 50-2mg 2 times a day.  I am in continous pain now.  It is not working for me.  I have only been taking it for 3 weeks now and I don't know if it takes awhile to for my body to accept the change or what.  I go to the doctor next week and I'll see what he says about it."


"This medication was terrible! It did nothing for my nerve pain or the pain in my lower back. My DR wanted to try it and i agreed and it was a month worth of mistake. I was in pain even when i took 2 50mg at a time. I would say its a medication that should be used in cases where u dont have a very high pain level. I wouldn't recommend it"


"I have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for about half a year. I like and would recommend this pill because it is a low dose estrogen pill. I have had no noticeable sides effects. No weight gain, acne, irregular periods, nothing. It is also great for the fact that it practically eliminates my period. I either have light spotting or no period. The ONLY negative for me is the price. But I still prefer it over cheaper generic forms. My doctor gave me a monthly coupon for mine to knock down the cost. ALSO REMEMBER, everyone reacts differently to certain medications, so you never know till you try. This may or may not be for you. Everyone is different."


"My entire life I have had problems with severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression and portion control. (In other words I ate to make myself feel better).
I was not overweight.  I also would have Obsessive compulsive disorder thoughts for days, weeks, years about events that did not even matter.

After taking Zoloft for two months all of my conditions as listed above has ceased to exist. I do not feel the need to eat all the time, I do not have OCD thoughts anymore, depression, anxiety, etc. has disappeared.

It honestly brings me to tears thinking about suffering like I have for the past 22 years.  Thank you, Zoloft."


"I have been taking Coreg for high blood pressure for 4 years. It slowed my heart rate to low 60s. Even when exercising, rate stayed really low. I've fought my weight every since I started taking it. I started having problems keeping my blood pressure regulated. My doctor added 1 tablet of Benicar HCT 20mg. I couldn't believe how much it dropped my blood pressure. Breathing back to normal. My blood pressure now runs 120's/70's. My heart rate runs in the 70's. When I exercise it raises to 80's. I feel so much better. I think this will allow my body to burn fat and function more normally. Love the way I'm feeling now."


"Took for 7 days, twice daily at 250 mg. This medication did nothing for me, still have my UTI."


"I've had the implant in since late October this year (2015). Adverse effects: I've been losing a lot of hair, my appetite has been jacked up off and on, have been more anxious, easily angered, some things make me more sad/upset than usual (I typically do not cry, get too emotional or feel very empathetic), I've been getting mild headaches (I generally never get headaches), and overall I've been having internal wars to control my emotions. I'm not sure if it will level out or get worse. I had one period since I've had the implant and it didn't last longer than a week but the bleeding was heavier than usual. No cramps though. I'm feeling iffy about it. I was a psycho B. on the depo shot and was hoping/am hoping this would be better than that."


"I got the implant at my postpartum check up. The procedure was painless.    I breastfed my son until he was fifteen months old, and had no period after my bleeding from the birth subsided. He is now eighteen months old and I have been having a "period" that is weird heavy or at least spotting for a month and a half now. I was concerned until I read here that this seems to be happening with the majority of women. I'm going to make an appointment to get it removed. I seem to be mentally/emotionally out of sorts as well. The time period suggests that my state of mind might be related to the implant as well. It's hard to get pregnant if you never have sex (because you're constantly bleeding like a slaughtered pig and are emotionally unstable)"


"I started taking LoSeasonique about 3 weeks ago. Since I've started taking it I've experienced many negative side effects such as cramping, gaining 10 lbs, intense mood swings where I will cry for no reason, get angry extremely easily, and a significant increase in acne. I will continue to take this medication for the next 3 months and see if things will change once the medication has been in my system for long enough. But like they say this pill is different for everyone."


"I have arthritis in most joints and back and neck pain.  I have used Tramadol for 2 years now. It was life changing in the way it relieved pain without nasty side effects of  hydrocodone (I got very irritable when it wore off). Seems to be taking higher dosage for less relief but still would rather continue the tramadol and use something for breakthrough pain on physical work days. If you experience nausea try a lower dose and work up to more. Stick with it,  the nausea went away for me. When I forget a day or so and go back to it I sometimes get nausea again."


"Cures tinea versicolor with  twice daily use for 3-4 weeks."


"I have been looking for a long time a pill that would help me gain weight. Its not like was unhappy with the way I look but just wanted to add some curves. My daughter has been taking the pill and she was a lot smaller than me and she is looking great now. It does make you a little sleep at first but your body will start to get adjusted to it. I highly recommend this pill for weight gain. I just love and one pill a day will do the trick!"


"Caused joint and tendon pains, made my hand go numb and ruined my tendon in my thumb so it doesn't bend right now and sticks in place."


"We'll I have been on this medication for 7 months now. At first it worked well for my pain. Your body has to get used to it . This medication works well for my joint pain in back and knees. It will work for headache also. But these past 2 months I've had terrible side effects. I get these stomach pains from hell. I get sick and throw up.  The stomach pain is unbearable . Taking the 18mg. 3xs a day sometimes only able to take 1 a day with food for sure and the stomach pain will come. Also has caused upper respiratory infection 2xs now."


"I told my OBGYN that I was having a lot of depression and Rage associated with PMS (heightened by life stress).  She recommended fluoxetine for the time between ovulation and when my period starts.  I started that day (perfect timing).  The side effects that first cycle were extreme.  I was exhausted, sweating more, LOW/NO sex drive, couldn't achieve orgasm, numb emotions, but I read online that these subside over time {AND THEY HAVE}.  I have gone through 7 cycles with the medication.  I hope to reduce from 20mg to 10mg and have done reduced some my first 6 days to 10mg and 20 mg the remaining.  It is working well for me and allowing me some emotional freedom to get back to exercising, etc.  I am grateful for this medication! So is hubby."


"Symbicort has made an amazing improvement in my Asthma since I started taking it. I have asthma triggered by pollen, grasses and weeds.  During the pollen season here in Atlanta, I wore a mask to go outside. Now I don't have to. Our pollen season is long: March through to May and I was miserable until my Allergist (MD) put be on this  medication.  You have to give it a few days to take effect but then you can really feel the difference in your airways after you've taken the prescribed inhalations.  P.S. I also take Allegra (antihistamine) - so the two products have helped me breathe like a normal person, finally."


"Took 10 mg of Belsomra and I started yeawning within 90 min. I went to bed and had nightmare that I was strangling all my pet birds. I woke up within two hours and felt unsteady, heart was racing and felt like I wanted to jump out of my skin. I felt irritable and nauseated too. Needless to stay I didn't lay down again and it took 12 hours for all the horrible side effect to go away. Maybe I had an allergic reaction to it, but nevertheless I am NEVER taking this devil's pill again. Back to the Lorazepam. Wish I could give Belsomra negative rating."


"I've been on Contrave (1 pill) 5 days and I have lost 5lb. The medication is definitely curbing my appetite and cravings which is helping me make better food choices. I do sense slight anxiety when I wake up in the morning. Since one pill is working so well for me, I am hesitant to increase my dose."


"horrible nausea, thought I was going to faint. Took two pills at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Felt very anxious and jittery, could not sleep, just awful. 2 AM got up going to the bathroom with awful cramps cold sweats and thought I was going to faint. Camp saying prayers because I was here all alone. Finally after 45 minutes of cramping, I had a bowel movement, and that continued for about 20 minutes. It's morning time 9 o'clock, and I feel like I've been hit by a truck. I hope this information will help someone before taking that pill. I will never take that pill again in my lifetime."


"My first kidney stone.  Very painful.  Went to ER since I didn't know what was happening.  Cat scan = kidney stone ~2mm.  I wasn't going to die and it would pass.

They 1st gave me IV morphine.  That took the pain down about 20% to a manageable but still very painful level for about 10 minutes then it jumped back up as if I'd had nothing.

They then gave me Dilaudid saying it worked on different receptors.  In 2 minutes the pain dropped about 75% and stayed down for about 4 hours until it wore off.

Dilaudid seems to work differently than morphine. A great and powerful medication."


"Horrendous stuff.  Foul smelling, stomach-churning, nausea-inducing, ugh.  It made me feel I was on board a ship in a typhoon, retching hourly.  I don't know how people take this.  I will NEVER take this again if i can be prescribed something else that works.  I have some positive experience with the healing of the toenail but at what foul cost?"


"I LOVE THIS BIRTH CONTROL PILL. Before birth control pills I would have horrible periods. Heavy bleeding, painful cramps, period would last for months, vomiting, etc. On this I had only a 4 day period! Light bleeding and the cramps were better but still hurt. I would definitely recommend this for women to try."


"I have been to the Low T center having to schedule every two weeks with the pain, and the feeling good for 2-3 days and then going back down.  YoYo moods!  I then switched to Bio-T pellet treatment.  The nice part is that you only have to do it every 5 months or so.  The bad part is that it is a minor surgery.  I achieved my desired levels and more, but I was just too uncomfortable have an incision every 5 months with the inherent risks of infection and dealing with removing the stich every time.  I decided to go to the topical gel and as other comments mentioned was a pain dealing with hugging my spouse and children, and dealing with my shirt sticking to my chest.  I was prescribed but couldn't give my self the injection..  Natesto Rocks!"


"I have been using Humira for over two years now. My skin has cleared up and my joints are a lot better than what they were. I have had psoriasis all my life but it was something that I just had to live with, so now after 36 years to be able to move around without having to hover after myself is a blessing in it self. I went swimming with my husband and children a couple of months ago. For the first time ever I was able to put on a swim suit. It just goes to show that the things some people take for granted are the things that we struggle to do all our lives. Humira has given me my life back."


"I got this birth control Dec.2 2014 and since then I've had my period. .. it stopped for about a month a few weeks ago but then came right back! I've gained 25 pounds, I don't want to have sex, plus who wants to have sex on their period!? It gets caught on things also and pulls my skin and hurts like hell when it happens.. I wish I never got this birth control. .."


"Zyrtec works incredibly well for my severe ragweed allergy.  However, each fall I've noticed it's making me more and more drowsy, to the point that I don't want to do anything and I'm needing naps in the afternoon.  I think I'm going to have to discontinue it, which is frustrating because it works much better than the other meds I've tried."


"I started taking Celexa about 1 1/2 weeks ago, started at 10 mg and upped to 20 three days ago.  I had been on Zoloft prior for about 5 years but it stopped working.  Was off of it for about 2 months before starting Celexa.  Experiencing an increase of anxiety, tiredness and an overall sense of exhaustion.  Does it get better, will these side effects go away eventually?  My doctor said the increased anxiety is not caused by the meds.  Yes I was anxious and needed something but my anxiety is much higher since taking the meds so I don't necessarily believe the doctor 100%.  I want to stop taking it but I also want to feel "normal" and no these meds can be very helpful.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated."


"I have never written a review in my 21 years of life but I feel I should share my experience. About a little over a month ago I got on this pill. Not to brag but I have a decent happy life. The first couple of days I noticed no symptoms and was so happy.. out of no where i started waking up with migraines and breaking out.. I figured ok no big deal.. I didn't connect it with the pill. Next thing you know, I get upset and mad about literally EVERYTHING. Work..family.. boyfriend. My life was going downhill everyday.. depressing thoughts.. Finally my boyfriend and I put it together and figured out it was the birth control. I IMMEDIATELY stopped and thank god I am feeling better as the days go by. Not to mention everyday spotting! NOT WORTH IT"


"I was unsuccessfully treated five years ago with pegasys interferon and ribavirin for Genotype 3a. I never recovered from the multiple side-effects, both physical and cognitive and emotional.

I am now on week 9 of the sovaldi/daklinza treatment combination. I took my first dose in the evening, and when I awoke and for the next three days felt unbelievably wonderful. Clarity of mind, natural optimism and energy returned to the level of my pre-treatment days. I was stoked!

However, this did not last and since those early days I have had muscle/joint aches, fatigue, a low mood, itchy face, unsatisfying sleep and severe neuropathy of the hands/feet (including during the day). I will update at end-of-treatment."


"I had my first implanon six years ago after my second child and I didn't get my period for 2 years, weight gain, mood swing and  that was with the old Implanon. Then the second implanon was as bad as the first mood swing and weight gain but I managed to lose lots of weight due to diet and exercise. I wasn't really aware that those side effects in the past were the result of the implanon until I got the third implanon inserted six months ago, I had weeks of heavy bleeding, zero libido, weight gain like crazy in such a short time10kg!!! (I eat healthy diet and exercise). I developed acne on my chest, shoulders and head, bloated, mood swings, excrutiating lower back pain. I took out the implanon 3 weeks ago and plan to try on Mirena instead."


"I was switched to naproxen for heavy periods due to mefenamic supply problems. I have continued with it as I found it reduced my flow more than mefanmic acid did. In terms of pain Naproxen certainly eases the pain from menstruation cramping but doesn’t eliminate it to a comfortable level and I was having to take regular paracetamol on top. A few months ago I was prescribed buscopan for IBS and my GP advised me to use it for period cramps too. To my surprise the combination of naproxen and buscopan has helped greatly during my period and when I’m ovulating. So  I rarely need to stay curled up in bed clutching a hot water bottle like I used to have to do."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"If I could rate this a zero I would.  Please don't waste your time on this medication. Unfortunately colon cancer runs in my family and I had to get this test (which was suppose to be tomorrow) done.  I drank the first portion and within 15 minutes I was running to the washroom. 2 hours passed and I starated feeling nauseous. Needless to say I had eneed up tgrowing up every thing. Now I wasted my time and money,  I'm going to try the other laxative next time,  because this was no good. I hope you take my advise."


"I got this BC may 6th 2015 & I've been on my period every since then! It is now may 25th! I hope it goes away soon and hopefully I don't gain weight on it otherwise I'll be trying something new."


"This drug has been more effective than Axid,, Acefix and Prilosec"


"It's annoying to pull money out of your pocket to buy little things like this because of a little accident or a little overthinking/hesitation. If you're starting to hesitate whether or not the guy has finished inside of you and you just have a gut feeling that he did. Take the pill. Mistakes happen so stop calling yourself stupid.

I took Aftera about 10 hours after intercourse. The condom ended up breaking and I just wanted to be safe. Aftera is usually $10 cheaper than Plan B. Anyway, I took it and the only side effects I got were cramping and a slight headache but they were both manageable and nothing too bad.  Both subsided within 2 and a half hours. Got my period on the day it was supposed to."


"I wanted to write this review because I have taken this medicine for two days.  The first time I was so sick that I threw up several times.  I took it at night and was up most of the night sick.  I was going to quit, but after reading reviews, decided to try one more day.  I took it again last night and slept all night.  I woke up early and felt better.  Today I have been a little queasy, but not too bad.  I am going to keep taking it to see if it gets better.  I am not having any food cravings and have been able to eat really healthy today."


"I have been taking 4 a day for last 6 days, 2 tablets to go. My uti seems better but I have never so tired, aching all over and very thirsty. Also bit depressed and tearful. None of these seem bad enough to tell doctor about. Just hoping that when I finish the course all these symptoms will disappear."


"I have worked the coal mines all my life. About 5 years ago, I was in a major mine accident. After 7 orthopedic surgeries, I realized I was going to have to live with this horrible pain. It was so bad that the thought of suicide lingered in my mind so often it became my only thought. That was until I went and saw my family doctor. He started me on Vicodin, then Percocet and a list of others. I didn't have much luck with all those other medicines. Finally, he put me on Oxycontin. What a difference it made in my mental health and my physical well being. Now I take the 80 mg three times a day and I can finally live again. I still get horrible breakthrough pain at times but even with that, my life is so much better."


"Did not seem to notice much improvement, was on it for probably 8-10 wks."


"It took a little while to get the dosage right because I took it slow but now I have improved so much! I did 50mg for a month, 100mg for a month and finally 150mg a month. I have my life back! My anxiety and panic is no longer crippling."


"I experienced brain "zaps" and severe mood changes on Cymbalta. It worked great for neuropathy at first but it worsened my depression and anxiety. I felt restless all the time, like I was climbing the walls. Eventually I felt numb and unable to function. My doctor refused to take me off of it, so I took myself off and found a new doctor who refilled my Zoloft prescription."


"I have been on this medication ,50mg for about a 1 1/2 and it changed my life. I had tried  vesicare and one more kind and after 3 months, all of the other stopped. I give this a 100 out of 10.

Downside, very expensive.  I pay 275.00 a month until 1200 deductable met and that's with insurance."


"I took Zoloft (generic) shortly after my anxiety got horribly severe. I took lexapro a few years ago but didn't like the sexual side effects. Doctor put me on Prozac but that appeared to put me into a deep depression. I had never had depression, just anxiety but I couldn't get out of bed I was just paralyzed. After a few weeks of that I decided to try Zoloft. Within the first three weeks I felt tremendously better. By 6 weeks I felt totally back to normal and NO sexual side effects! This has been my miracle drug"


"I've used this for about a year and a half with no interactions with other drugs. It's fairly safe. "


"Escitalopram has helped me tremendously with panic and anxiety! Want to give hope to others who've been combing forums as I have. Started having panic attacks 6 months ago for no apparent reason. Waited it out hoping they would stop, but only worsened and my life went downhill fast. Dr. gave me Escitalopram 10 mg. with Clonazepam to help with start up effects. The first 10 days were difficult: insomnia, loss of appetite, increased anxiety. These effects disappeared as I hoped and each day I noticed subtle improvements. I am now panic free! Still have small anxiety, but that is human and "normal".  So happy that I took action, as I was very afraid. Give this med a chance and give it time to work. I'm sure glad that I did!"


"Its been 5 weeks since I had my 3rd injection I still feel sharp pains every 3rd step but no where near the pain I Had."


"I've taken the pill over 3 times in the passed 2 months. Some side effects such as nausea, fatigue, stomach aches, and cramping have occurred. That's completely normal! The most recent time I have taken it was last Friday. I freaked out and went to planned parenthood right away! They were super nice and said that the Plan b one-step was about 79-85% effective. Took it. My advice is to not psych yourself out and think about it too hard."


"Started taking Cipro for a bladder infection but had some bad side effects in the tendon in my right hand. Went back to the Dr. And he gave me Bactrim(Septra).   I took it for 3 days in total before I had to stop. The symptoms literally made me feel like I was dying. I had a really foggy head, headaches, dizziness, I almost passed out one day. I got zero sleep the whole time I was on it. My joints hurt in the night, my skin got really itchy and developed a rash, I also developed extreme anxiety and I felt like I was having a heart attack with the palpitations. I was close to panic attack  that's when I said enough is enough. I've never had a reaction like that and I have trouble remembering those days.   It was a blur of pain and confusion."


"I was put on this for birth control and because I've been getting my period every 2 weeks. I only took this for three days, but the side effects were alarming. My arms went partially numb, I got random pains in my legs, pins and needles in my feet, and my palms got sore- that last one I thought was really odd. I stopped a couple of days ago and I feel horribly depressed. I am guessing it's from having my hormones shaken up and it will subside. Hopefully soon though, it's starting to take a toll on me and my relationship. I felt like a lunatic when the first pill made its way through my system, now I'm just sad. "


"After about an hour of having this medicine applied I was experiencing the worst burning sensation of my life. I had to rush home from work to try and get it off of and out of me. I was shaking in pain and was so swollen the next day I was unable to wear pants, and struggled to walk. From what I can tell this kind of reaction is not uncommon with this medicine. Why it is still sold in stores is beyond me. I would never recommend this medicine to anyone."


"Overall, this has been what I have used for two years now. the side effects have been on an off, more moodiness, and emotional then anything. I have notice my moodiness more then ever here recently. The pill is great as far as regulating my periods. I just wish I was not so emotional and sometimes even depressed. It does not just affect me it affects others as well. As far as Acne, it is not nearly as bad as far as huge zits I got when I was not on birth control, but I still get them, just not as big, and as bad."


"I started taking samples of 150mg Avapro and have been using for 4 weeks now.  With medication my blood pressure runs 135/78 which is okay for 72 year old.  I am now having knee and one hip pain and have noticed I am much more tired than usual. I am going to try some relaxation, slow breathing exercises and will see if I can come off the Avapro. "


"very helpful and good drug. It reduces my heavy period and no pain at all. I can work and not scared of getting soak...."


"I started taking this pill after I had my son and am currently on month 4 of taking it. As soon as I started taking it I began to have intense mood swings, and was constantly emotional. My poor hubby had to deal with a crazy me.  The mood swings does down after about a month or so on the pill, but I have also had multiple periods a month, with only 7 days in between. This pill has been a nightmare! Since I have stopped breastfeeding, I am going to look into other options."


"Made me feel a lot better and able to walk further and do day to day things."


"Given this generic medication for hypertension.  My B/P was good during the day. I am 59  I have been on it 7 days now and since starting it my heart sometimes feels like it has a "thump" in the middle of my chest.  Without fail my B/P goes up at night around 10-11 pm and I find it very hard to sleep for being afraid I will have a heart attack during the night.  Take losartan 25 mg pill around 8 pm , I will wake up around 1 am with my B/P up to 150-160/90-95 and my heart pounding! I was once on Benicar and was terribly dizzy every single day ---don't know if I will be able to continue losartan but more fearful of the other BP meds like beta blockers!  Very scared!"


"I love Mirena. I am 26 and never had kids before. I had my Mirena inserted 7 months ago, little pain when MD inserted. Little cramps but it all want away. I have gain few pounds. Overall it is a great birth control."


"I'm very frustrated right at the moment. My son who is 37 years old and has been on risperdal for 5 years. Now he decides he doesn't need it anymore. Well the voices are totally out of control. He can't even hear me when I talk to him, because the voices are so loud. He doesn't sleep, he talks constantly to them. I just wish he would take the medicines. We've been dealing with this for 17 years, so I do know that this medication works to quieten the voices."


"Works great but when I stop taking them I feel really tired and I get hot then cold, very uncomfortable. I'm only 21 and I've been taking them since I was 12. I also think it has a role in my ulcer."


"Use after several years resulted in significant hair loss; had to discontinue due to this uncommon side effect."


"I am an 81 year old male with back pain.  The epidurals gave relief for only 3 weeks.  I took Lyrica 50mg two times a day for only ten days.  I stopped due to adverse reactions.  I'm now in the process of gradually reducing the dose over a period of 8 days. My main reaction was a feeling of being drunk.  I refused to drive during this time.  On a scale of 1-10 I rate the pain relief a 5 or 6."


"Wow! I am shocked to find out that Mucinex is giving people relief from Fibromalga. How wonderful is that! I think the drug manufacturers should let this information be spread more then it is. I see this as a wonderful bit of information."


"Numb hands for an hour, severe headache, blurry vision, rash on my arms. And this was with my first dosage.  Doctor didn't even ask to see what previous antibiotics worked for me in the past. He just gave me Avelox and prednisone and said "on your way"."


"Zoloft's been a life saver for me. I've been stable for over ten years.  I've had to have my dose adjusted but that's part of life. It hasn't made me manic, knock on wood. My friends and family are a huge support. I take my medicines as directed, and I don't use alcohol or other drugs. No serious side effects. My doctor's also very careful. I get upped or lowered slowly and he watches me closely. The only hard time with Zoloft was running out. I did get withdrawls."


"Just started this weight loss medicine. And its already doing its job ....
By suppressing my appetite and I have  got more energy. I tried adipex and it did absolutely NOTHING for me....so I'm very hopeful this one sheds the pounds!!!!and I can update my story!"


"I took this because I was having an ultrasound the next day and my doctor wanted me reasonably cleaned out.  I took 2 tabs at 8pm.  I woke at 4am with bad stomach cramps.  I moved into the bathroom for the next hour, where I experienced crippling stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting (mostly dry heaves as my stomach was fairly empty.  I actually thought about calling 911.  That bad!  I was burning up and sweating profusely - and I typically never sweat. It was the worst I've ever felt in my 56 years. The product worked.  Several hours later I'm still with some diarrhea, and the other symptoms are somewhat better, but I'm never, ever taking this poison again!"


"I am 19, in a relationship and have been on Sprintec for 3 months now and this has been the only birth control pill I've tried. This pill has been extremely effective when it comes to preventing pregnancies unfortunately I have had several side effects. At first it started off as frequent headaches and then dizzy spells and then increase in mood swings. The dizziness and headaches. Everything else is good, the Acne and the weight and stuff are normal for me but the mood swings are killer. I have irrational anger and crying outburst. I have started attacking my boyfriend when I'm angry."


"I started taking phenyermine 37.5 on March 5, 2017.

I am 28 with 3 kids. I've had trouble losing weight from my last pregnancy which was over 3 years ago. I'm very short so any little amount of weight on me looks like a lot compared to taller or even average height women.

My goal is to lose at least 60 lbs.

so far I have lost 10 lbs. 6 of those lbs were lost in the very first week of taking this.

I don't eat much and I definitely need to work on water intake but I only drink water. I exercise and walk often."


"You're probably here to find some last ditch hope that this pill will work for you so have no fear i am living proof it does. I have about a 30 day cycle and had unprotected sex (very very dumb) in which he came fully inside of me the day before ovulation (7/21). Being only 17 i panicked and went to Walmart and got the pill. I took it about an hour or two after , my next period wasn't supposed to be here for another 13 days so about two weeks. I had absolutely zero side affects and two loooong weeks later I come home from soccer practice feeling a little crampy to find I had started my period(8/3). I too was like you who read all the reviews and just about everything but was still convinced I was pregnant. THE PILL WORKS GOOD LUCK TO YOU!"


"Hi Everyone,

My doctor recommended 24-hours Breo to replace my Adaviar 250/50.

In the first 4 days of taking Breo, I experienced most of the side affects of Breo (fever, chest infection, cough, mouth pain, excessive discharge, runny nose, sore throat, headache, back pain). I stopped taking Breo and went back to Advair.

Will wait and see when the medication is improved.

Thanks, Raed"


"Medicine is disgusting though it defiantly works. Be prepared to stay at home very close to the toilet. It worked with me within 40 minutes. Have sudocream to hand as your derrière will get sore and very red and tender. Good luck if you need to take this medication. My sympathy is with you. God bless."


"I've tried a variety of prescribed medications for about 8 years. The ones that had worked (ie: gabapentin), had stopped working after a few months. Others made me feel sluggish and hungover. I started taking tramadol 6 months ago, 100mg in the mornings. My days are so much better, I feel energize, and it takes 90% of fms pain away. I cannot take Tramadol at night as it makes me have nightmares, and insomnia. Great if taken in the morning. My father and brother also take it for different ailments, they swear by it."


"I used celexa to treat my severe stress triggered anxiety and panic attacks. It was limiting my life to the point I thought I'd have to quit my job. I'd never been on anti anxiety drugs but started on 10mg which is very low. Did not see effects immediately.  Things started feeling 'different' before they felt better.  My personal side effects were fatigue, restless tossing and turning at night (normally I'm out like a log), night sweats, and weirdly sweaty hands. All of this was WAY better than having anxiety though so I'm not complaining!  It relieved some anxiety but didn't really pick up my mood. I'm sensitive to medication and underweight so this might be a unusual experience. I'm switching to Paxil to see if I get better results."


"Has no noticeable effect. I still need to urinate slowly and patiently several times nightly."


"I am currently taking Gianvi and not too happy with some of the side effects. I've been on the pill for about 4-5 months and the main issue I have is for all of this month I have been spotting. I heard people tend to spot while on this pill and I am hoping it is just my body getting used to this pill. If this continues I will switch to another pill. I am not experiencing as many mood swings or migraines like some of the other people but I am noticing a slight change in my willingness to do things."


"Worked fast and had no side effects."


"I been super sweaty, insomnia, flu symptoms, night sweats, loss of appetite and severe back and neck pain! I will completely stop using this !! ;( got it for UTI but doesn't seem to have gone away. Had it for over a week been taking it since then."


"Difficult to rate this drug as initially it had a dramatic positive effect - if I took enough, 40 to 120 mg. Or more (I only used it when required i.e. when anxiety/panic/feelings of paranoia became a problem.)  But after some years of this occasional use the drug has become completely non-effective. Reading new packet inserts, I note that propranolol is no longer described as a treatment for anxiety. So has the formula been changed? At my last visit to a doctor I was told that nothing much else was available to prescribe aside from citilapram, propranolol ...and he prescribed 2 mg diazepam, which astonished me. I stopped using that (in higher dose) years ago, and don't see it as any sort of answer. I intend to see another doctor."


"The medicine itself worked.  The patch adhesive is a loser fail.  Besides being on chemo I am a nurse, so of course I read direction (new med I never heard of/along c application directions).  Patch fell off in my sleep 24 hrs after application.  Being a nurse advocate I called the med line to say they need better adhesive and found out abt patch replacement.  The kicker is they want dr to fill out more forms for it.  Sorry but as nurse I don't have time to run all paperwork I need for dr/patients  and company wants more time away from md patients.  REALLY!  They can send replacement to dr, or pharmacy, but why the extra needed documentation.  Oops I guess the patients must lie.  So good med or not, manufacture is a 0 in this nurses opi"


"Please please please.......If your doctor suggests this drug to you, do your research. I am 18 and just put full trust in my doctor when she told me to take it. 7 months later and I wish I never ever took it. I usually take my 150mg dose when I wake up in the morning and now I cannot even go until 11 pm at night if I forget to take it without having withdrawals. I experience nausea and feel uneasy on my feet as well as shakiness. It is ridiculous and  I write this to stress that this is not a light topic. BE CAREFUL!!!!!"


"It works just fine for constipation I took it 3 times before in the past but the 4th time I took it which was a couple years ago my blood pressure dropped really low 81/48 felt tired all day not wanting to do anything would not recommend if you are on blood pressure medication too check with your doctor"


"Just caused the worst side effect to my lungs after using this over a year. Where is the GP or specialist that must have warned me against these symptoms or kept me recorded in progress with this medication. Accordingly to my lung specialist this medicine is poison to the human body."


"I have AD on my eyelids and under the eyes and around my mouth. My dermatologist prescribed me this medication today and I put it on 2 hours ago. After those two hours, the areas where I put on protopic had felt like they were on fire. I hopped into the shower to wash my face, and to my surprise, the burning didn't subside. As I am typing this, I'm sitting in front of my fan and patting my face with a wet washcloth when it feels like its burning. I can't describe the amount of pain I feel at the moment, but I will stick with the cream because it is my only option at the moment. I'll check back if the burning subsides."


"Have tried this now for four weeks and I am coming off it. Gave me dry mouth, dry eyes and done nothing for anxiety, helped with eating, did not help me sleep. I am not condemning the drug, it works for some and that's great, so happy for them."


"I was recently diagnosed with silent migraines. 10 minutes after a light stimulant EEG... I was walking into walls and felt drunk but without the fun part.
I was told not to go to the ER. I called my PCP and finally he said to go after the "silence" of the migraine turned very ugly and painful. After being administered Valium, Zofran, and Vicodin... nothing. Finally, Dilaudid was administered along with Phenergan. I was out of my make-shift mask, turned the lights back on, and tolerated noise within an hour. I was out of bed and ready to leave.
I went in thinking I was having an aneurysm and left a completely different person! Highly recommend for severe migraines."


"Same as others here, constipation for 20 years (currently in my 40s). I'd go weeks without a movement, became terribly ill.  Laxatives caused intense cramping, nausea and fainting, so when Miralax came out I was thrilled.  5 years later on the Miralax almost daily, my doctor suggested the Linzess.  Started samples (245mg) until I could fill my (145mg) script, and I don't recommend the higher dose - terrible cramping, nausea and unpredictable movements.  After starting the 145mg dose, I'm doing much better, with a very productive movement (or 2!!) every day, but I'm disappointed. I'm fairly torn to shreds with fissures from hard, forceful movements.  Hoping for improvement soon!"


"I took Amoxicillin and Potassium Clevolunate as per Doctor's prescription and my symptoms of backpain and fever felling diminished within two hours."


"I'm 19 and nexplanon is my very first hormonal birth control, like most ladies have said everyone reacts different with birth control, when I first got nexplanon I was supposed to have my period the following week so the doctor warned me about abnormal periods with birth control but the following I didn't get my period instead I spotted for two full weeks and after that never had a period aside from spotting a few days after sex but doctor said that's completely normal plus pregnancy symptoms almost every month but nexplanon makes you're body think you're pregnant so pregnancy symptoms are completely normal, other than that no weight gain I've noticed a little bit of acne but nothing that skin care won't fix, so far nexplanon is great "


"I'm only 17 and Plan-B saved me from a lot of trouble! My boyfriend and I had sex the day after I finished my period. We realized the condom broke after we were finished, so I took the pill about an hour after. I experienced slight acidity/heartburn and had a very minor stomach ache the next morning. Five days later, I got my period! I'm so thankful for this pill and I don't know what I would have done if this wasn't an option."


"My doctor prescribed both Flagyl and Cipro, apparently both work well at killing infections related to diverticulitis. Warning: this is the most repulsive tasting pill ever. "


"I think that this medication is a wonderful drug. I love it couldn't do the things I do today without it!"


"My dr prescribed me the CONTRAVE to lose weight. I took the first & only pill yesterday. I wound up in the ER from an allergic reaction to this pill. It was the only thing different I had took. 30 min after taking it I was shaking all over inside & out. It felt like my insides were trying to crawl out of my body. I had chills was literally freezing & it was in the low 90s. Very bad headache my tongue swelled up later that nite could hardly talk. Hurt to be touched I couldn't be still I was shaking really bad. The worst experience I've ever had. I literally thought I was going to die."


"The medicine works great but gives me headache, diaharrea, and nausea upon waking."


"I have been taking Flomax-CR in tablet (pill) form for over two years for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
After few side effects, it performed as expected, I am able to sleep 5 ~ 6 hours without need to go to the washroom.
However, after a year of taking Flomax-CR, constipation problems with bloated intestine appeared more and more frequently with more and more acute severe pain every time it occurred.
Thanks to my wife, a chemist ,  found the probable cause was found after putting a tablet (pill) in an acid solution to mimic the gastric environment and observing the evolution with time.  The tablet swells to the size of a small marshmallow and doesn't dissolve even after a month time.
Looking at Flomax on internet, it appeared that it was usually provided as a capsule rather than a tablet.  I consulted with my doctor, then my pharmacist and asked for capsules instead of tablets as well as a laxative to flush my intestine before starting the capsules.
I have been taking capsules for five weeks now without any occurrence of constipation, bloating and abdominal cramps.
A test was run to compare capsules versus tablets (pills), stimulating the stomach environment and using distilled water as a blank.  The following picture shows clearly the results.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-hlDGSKHrGCYVZHcDJrTjlxZW8

In the acidic environment solution, the capsule dissolves within few hours at room temperature.
The tablet swells to a small marshmallow size (10~15 mm) and sticks to the glass wall of the tube.
Two weeks later, the swelled tablet is still not dissolved and its consistency is similar to non-set epoxy glue.

In conclusion, it might be important to me to know ahead the side effects of all the non medical part of a prescribed drug entering the digestive system as much as the active ingredients.
Constipation and abdominal cramps are listed as possible side effect for Flomax-CR which is a control released tablet.

Web search shows that Flomax-CR is only available in Canada:

The low rating (3/10) is for Flomax-CR (pills).
I would give a rating (7/10) to Flomax in capsules."


"I have been on this medication for approximately one month. When I first began taking this medication (500mcg) and was having numerous side effects. Changed regimen to taking 500 mcg every other day. Continued to have same side effects. For past two weeks, I have been taking one-half dosage (250mcg) once at night and once in the morning. This has virtually eliminated all the previous side effects. My breathing improvement has been much better and more consistent with this low dosage. The 500 mcg pills are so small that is is impossible to divide a tablet without a good pill cutter. I found one on Amazon that works great. Perfect split of 500 mcg pill each time."


"I was admitted into the hospital at 31 weeks for almost 3 weeks for preeclampsia and PIH. I would get terrible migraines and was so uncomfortable from constantly being in bed and switching from my left side to right side. I was given Stadol through IV and let me say it is amazing! When given intravenously, it works within seconds. I got really dizzy and felt like I was floating.  I wasn't in pain anymore and slept like a baby. this medicine is great for pain, I don't think I would've made it through my hospital stay without it!"


"Had my first shot in my left knee almost 3 years ago!  Was amazing and still no issues to this day. My second shot was in the right knee which lasted a little over a year and just had the third in that same knee.  Almost PAIN free in both.  Far better than surgery!!!  Highly recommend before opting for surgery!!"


"Prescribed for BV 500 mg twice daily for 7 days. I am starting to feel better after the 3rd pill but doctor told me I may get a yeast infection afterwards. I am taking probiotics in a pill form which i would recommend to prevent yeast infections! the only thing that makes me nervous about this medication is you can't have anything with alcohol so make sure you read labels! Alcohol can be in cooking spray, pasta sauce etc. They say the side effects from drinking alcohol with this medication are very severe!"


"Working great for weight loss. I am also not craving cigarettes which is a bonus as I was planning to try Chantix but this is killing two birds with one stone."


"A traumatic incident about six months ago prompted me to seek counseling.  I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and later depression (because of the PTSD), and after three months of appointments I finally decided to give Lexapro a try.  I'm definitely not a pill person, so I was hesitant. I don't like side effects, especially nausea.  I was happy to find that the side effects were fairly mild, but my dose was also pretty mild [5mg].  I did have one really intense headache within the first few weeks, but I can't absolutely attribute that to the medicine.  Before I started taking the medicine, I was miserable (no sleep, sad, angry, etc.).  Lexapro has helped make my life more manageable.  It feels good not to be a zombie anymore."


"started taking Contrave today to help me lose about 20-30 pounds. Well so far it's not working it hasn't suppressed my appetite, but I will finish out the bottle and see if I lose anything."


"I have had the mirena in for nearly a year. I have had 4 kids so getting this inserted didn't bother me. It's was slightly uncomfortable but that's it. I have had no periods since then which is great, and my headaches have also reduced. I am wondering if the mirena has caused a slight weight gain and having trouble to get the weight off though. I highly recommend the mirena."


"Hi all! I started copaxone 2 months ago. So far so good only a little redness in the injection site but I think that that's nothing compared to the damage ms can do. I have a sister that is blind and handicap so I will try to do my best to help myself even if the site injections gets bad every time I inject. Nothing is perfect in life. So far that's the only reaction redness and I do use autoinject. I don't drink or smoke and I also take vitamin d every morning 2 or 3 gummies 2000 mg. only thing I am missing is that I still put sugar in my coffee :( I read sugar is not good. That will be my next years resolution. God bless all of you!"


"I will just say, I had a horrible acne.. And it didn't make it any better that I was super sensitive to fake hormones; birth control. I couldn't and still can't take it because I have a rare side effect to it that causes cystic acne.. I didn't figure this out until after the damage was done, unfortunately.. I was extremely desperate, because I tried everything known to mankind before birth control. I even tried 4 different antibiotics and only one worked, but I ended up relapsing before my year time frame was up. I was in a huge and not to mention horrible, predicament.. So, my last resort being Accutane- was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I will harshly complain about is around the fifth month I started having hair thinning."


"Saved my life. Over 5 yrs clean, followed Drs orders and it's been a Godsend, also: tdp12345, if you are not feeling supported and able to get off of it right now than stay on it, who says you have to ween off quickly? This medication has been very successful as a long term treatment option for addiction just like people with diabetes take their insulin. My opinion is the positives of this miracle drug outweigh the risks of what could happen if you let your cravings take you to drugs again. Do what "YOU" have to do for "YOU". Don't listen to what others think. Find a good doctor who cares and stay on a treatment that works for you. God Bless."


"I'm a middle aged professional that's dealt with depression and anxiety since my teen years.  I've tried many different types of medications that target anxiety and depression, albeit with mixed results.

My depression, stress, and anxiety levels had gotten worse within the last year (haven't been on any medications for over 10 years), so I went to see my doctor. I've been taking Effexor for about a month now and it's, by far, given me the most relief over any previous med.

Stress levels have gone way down as I no longer tend to ruminate on things out of my control. It's much easier to drop the negative thinking and move on to something else.  Anxiety and depression have also been greatly reduced.
No major side effects for me (at 37.5)"


"I had no problems with Reclipsen. I've been on 3 different pills and had horrible side effects. I've had none with Reclipsen. It has worked very well for me."


"I have suffered from major depression since childhood and have had fibromyalgia since 2000.  I've tried Effexor, Paxil, Elavil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Nortriptyline, Prozac and on and on. All made my depression worse and left me so tired I couldn't function.  I promised her that I wouldn't quit taking it because of side effects and without talking to her first.  Three weeks I had had it but my husband kept encouraging me and my doctor was out of town. 5th week all the side effects (super, super fatigue, dizziness, nausea, stomach cramps, yawning, no appetite) have disappeared and I feel fabulous emotionally and physically. Give it time if you've had little success with other antidepressants.  This one worked for me."


"After smoking for 20  years and trying unsuccessfuly multiple times, I tried Chantix and believe me, I was not sold on its methods or product....BUT  17 months later, I am smoke free and feeling the healthiest I have felt in over 15 years.  I cant believe I am smoke free again...And I can thank Chantix (As cheesy as that sounds, its true!)"


"I got nexplanon in 11/14. It's been a few months & it works great. No pregnancy scares & no loss of sex drive. Unfortunately, side effects are heavily weighing on me. I have been so depressed ever since I got it. I don't feel like doing anything but cry. I have intense mood swings where within 5 minutes I'll change from excited to hating everything for no reason. It's even taking a toll on my relationship. I'm thinking a about removing it in a few months if my mental state isn't better. If you are already depressed DO NOT get it.

PS: lots of breakouts to be had & depigmentation on skin."


"I had ablation surgery three weeks ago and have been on Pradaxa 150mg twice a day ever since.  During the first week, I had a constant sour stomach and my surgeon suggested Prilosec. It takes a few days before Prilosec kicks in so I took Mylanta until it did.  My second and third weeks were much easier but now that I'm starting my fourth week, the constant sour stomach is back.  I still take Mylanta between meals but it only helps a little.  I take Pradaxa during meals with a full glass of water.  I have to stay on this medicine five more weeks.  Any suggestions would be appreciated."


"Thanks Lamictal, my moods are level (no lows or highs),no more rapid cycling or rapid thoughts, feel confident, happy, more energy, haven't had one depressive thought since starting this medication and at my correct dose of 200mg (cut in half and take 1/2 tablet twice per day, works out cheaper this way). Finally found the best medication for me. "


"Completely changed my life.  Not a single outbreak while on Valtrex.  Went off it just to see how I would do without & have had 2 very painful outbreaks."


"Seems that the side effects from the Paxil were worse than the stress or anxiety."


"I have been on this medication for about a month and I have terrible night sweats where I wake up in the middle of the night dripping in sweat and my sheets are soaked. Ive had moodiness and increased anxiety."


"Any benefit that this drug may have offered me for depression was overshadowed by the side effects, particularly intractable insomnia. I became more depressed from the lack of quality or regular sleep.  Discontinued it after 10 weeks and still not sleeping normally one week later. Wish I had never touched Wellbutrin."


"I'm not sure if I would recommend this birth control before others to someone else, but it worked great for me for seven plus years. Mind you, I was told by my endocrinologist that my GP should have never allowed me to stay on this bc because of the side effects of losing bone density mass - because of this I now have osteopenia at age 29. Why rate it an 8? Because other then this (which I am now "fixing" with weight lifting and calcium/mag supps) I never had any issues with the depo. I didn't have to remember a pill and had no side effects from it. Because of this, I would recommend it. I took it for convenience but my bone density suffered because of it."


"I can't tell you how great this has been for me. Slight disruption in my period but nothing serious.  Since that though I haven't had my period in 8 months. June was the last time.  March now.  No mood swings. SO MUCH BETTER than traditional birth control.  Used to be on tri sprintec and cried all the time for no reason.   I love nexplanon.  Will take it out when having a kid next year sometime, but going back in right after.  Oh, not painful either.  Kinda uncomfortable cause you need to keep it under wraps for a day or two after getting it, but honestly so worth it.   Sounds like I was paid to say this lol.  Really, I know everyone is different, but for me this was a god send.  Hope your experience is as good as mine."


"My advice to anyone who plans on getting this would be just go for it. Don't waste your time reading other people's story because it's not your own. Everyone have different experiences. One thing for sure is if I went on here before I got my implant I probably wouldn't have gotten it. I'm glad with my decision of getting the implant. I haven't gained weight from this birth control. However, some side affects I've gone through we're mood swings and irregular menstrual cycle. The downfall about this implant is that I have my period more often than I did when I wasn't on birth control. I don't regret at all about getting birth control because it effective, no kids!"


"I took Zoloft for a few months for depression. I did notice a slight improvement in my mood, but stopped taking it due to side effects. I felt tired most of the time and lost any sexual interest. These side effects disappeared after a week off Zoloft."


"I tried this about 5 times. The first few times were ok. Then it all went downhill. I went from chronic constipation to straight up liquid stool. This happened 2-3 hours after taking the pill. Never again!"


"I got the lileta in me in February 2016 it wasn't painful at all. I did bleed almost every day for a couple months. The blood wasn't heavy it was very light but it was still annoying. I am now frustrated because every time I have sex, I start to bleed which kills the mood. And sex is painful for my partner. If I exercise my abdominal area I start to bleed as well. If I take a bath I start to bleed. I'm tired of bleeding! This has to go!"


"I have Ulcerative Colitis and was just prescribed atropine/diphenoxylate along with Asacol. So far it has only been a couple of days and my bathroom urges are down significantly, from 10-15 to 3-5 times a day. Where has this been in the past 2 years? I was taking Imodium and it was not doing much. I can actually go out now and not worry that I won't find a bathroom in time."


"Oxycontin is the greatest pain killer ever made, I dislocated both my shoulders at the same time and was taken to ER and sat there for 6 hours with both my shoulder out of socket. I was screaming so anyway after I was fixed a day later the right shoulder popped out again. So got that put in and they gave me 40mg Oxycontin and it took the pain away for good."


"I was prescribed Gildess after being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome to help control my hormones. After about 2 weeks, my migraines started to increase in frequency and severity.  Several calls to my OB, and I was advised to continue to take the med for at least 3 months. A month and a half into taking the medication, I woke one night with sharp pain while breathing and in my right shoulder. I thought I pulled something or bruised a rib, so I kind of just rested and relaxed for the weekend with no real relief. Monday morning rolls around and I started to have pain radiate from my right shoulder across my chest towards the left, so I went to the ER. Lo and behold, I ended up with Bilateral pulmonary embolisms!"


"This worked wonders for me.  Seasonal adjustment may be needed as it is with me."


"Been on this         Generic XR capsule 150 mg.just 4 days and have nausea, shakiness, blurry vision, insomnia, crying spells.
This is awful and getting off this right away!
Was on just before I started taking this was just 2 tablets, twice a day 75mg.
No problems of side effects.
Just wasn't working much anymore.
There is a difference on side effects!"


"My entire life I have had problems with severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression and portion control. (In other words I ate to make myself feel better).
I was not overweight.  I also would have Obsessive compulsive disorder thoughts for days, weeks, years about events that did not even matter.

After taking Zoloft for two months all of my conditions as listed above has ceased to exist. I do not feel the need to eat all the time, I do not have OCD thoughts anymore, depression, anxiety, etc. has disappeared.

It honestly brings me to tears thinking about suffering like I have for the past 22 years.  Thank you, Zoloft."


"I'm 5'1 163pds today I started the medication late November at 187pds. I workout 4 days a week"


"I have suffered from migraines  since I was 15 , and am now 42. Maxalt has changed my life ! I used to be in agony for up to 3 days , but now at the first sign of an attack I take one , very rarely I have had to take another one a few hours after that if it started to come back . It can sometimes make me drowsy, but other times I have no side effects , just relief that there is something that actually works . I'm in Australia, so a pack of 4 costs me $25 ."


"I had a novasure procedure done 3 years ago & ever since I have felt like I have a bladder infection but when they test my pee it never comes back infected. So they are thinking I have IC I have done several instills with only a 2 hour relief on everyone of them.    I just started  on the Elmiron 2 days ago the pain in my bladder is even worse & I can't even pee hardly at all & I have blurred vision too. Anybody out there with these symptoms?"


"This is a miracle for my essential tremor.  It effectively mitigates the tremors in all parts of the body.  It used to be debilitating to face stressful situations at work or socially, as my 'shakes' would rear their ugly head in my voice and in any movement.  Afterwards, the nervousness is still there, but the tremor is gone.  40mg 2x daily."


"This cough medicine is AWESOME for the nagging cough that comes with bronchitis.  "


"42 year old male.  Married with 2 kids.  No drugs or alcohol.  No history of anxiety or depression prior to this incident.  Several months ago I was wrongly diagnosed with throat cancer.  As it turns out I am fine and cancer free.  But the fear of leaving my family without a husband/father sent me into a tail spin filled with anxiety and depression.  The worst part is that I stopped sleeping.  My MD put me on Xanax (.5mg) and Ambien (10mg) which only made things worse.  Finally went to shrink who put me on 10 mg Lexapro that I take in the morning.  The Lex has given me the strength to get off the other 2 meds completely.  After 1 month she bumped me up to 20 mg.  After 6 weeks anxiety gone, depression gone, and I'm sleeping again naturally"


"My daughter was on Lamictal for many years which controlled her seizures. A year ago her insurance stopped covering it so we were forced to go to generic Lamotrigine. She started having seizures, so we did a little research and found out that the Lamotrigine she was taking was manufactured by a company  in India. We switched to Lamotrigine made by another company and her seizures disappeared. Do some research on your products"


"I had kyleena inserted about 5 weeks ago, and have been physically uncomfortable or in physical pain ever since. I’m 19 and have not given birth or ever been pregnant, and I was told I have a retroverted uterus by my gynecologist before she inserted the kyleena. Insertion was horribly painful, and the rest of that day I was in EXCRUCIATING pain - think of the worst period cramps you’ve ever had and multiply it by 70. I was sweating, crying, and literally screaming and groaning in pain. I have never felt such unrelenting physical pain like that before. I felt much better the next day, but after that I’ve had intense period cramp-like pain almost every day since, causing me to double over while at school and work. So far I'm not a fan."


"I had migrain headaches ALL my life, they were SO bad I would be unable to function for 3 to 7 days at a time. I sometimes even felt as if I was going to die, that's how terrible the pain would be! I used to take Fiorinal, then I would be in another world, be unable to stop talking, and would be up all night. Lots of medications affect me the opposite as they would other people.
A Doctor gave me Topamax to try, Oh my Stars, it is a wonder drug. It does not put my head in another world as a pain pill did, but I don't get Migraines, ever! It also made me feel like it was Spring all the time, it took away my Dark Moods I would get in. [I also have Bi-Polar, but not severe]. I have not had a migraine in 6 years."


"Absolutely impressed by this medication! After having two babies in a row and gained 70 pounds it%u2019s been a struggle to get the weight loss off. I lost weight on my own prior to Belviq, but I was stuck in a horrible plateau and could not move. I started Belviq at 205lbs September 21, 2014 three weeks so far I am down to 190 total of 15 pounds. So excited! I finally found something that works for me. My side effects lasted for a few days, mild headache, and nausea. Now, I just feel great all the time and super motivated to stay on track. My carb cravings are minimal and I am honestly not hungry. Food now is just something I need to nourish me not to obsess about. I am still healthy staying within my calorie range my using My Fitness Pal."


"I am 5'7" weigh 109lbs and had three kids over 8lbs. I am anorexic and had been doing everything to maintain a healthy weight. When I started taking Periactin (cyproheptadine), I was gaining 1-2 lbs a day. The only problem is that 3/4 of my day I was sleeping, had dry mouth and very bad mood swings. Due to my heavy work schedule it was hard to continue taking the pills. When I stopped, I lost the weight as quick as I gained it. 4 days ago I started taking it again and gained 5 lbs. This time once I reach my target weight of 130, I will set aside a meal plan to maintain this weight in addition to taking only 2 pills a week. I would highly recommend this medication to anyone who suffers from anorexia or had no appetite."


"Simple, lost 32 pounds in four months. Never felt better."


"Recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder and have been treated with lithium for a little over 30 days. Received results from blood work and increased dosage. Only side effect I notice are vivid nightmares. They're just dreams, so I'm not really concerned. I still struggle with anger from time to time, or short fits of rage, followed by regret and self loathing, a common cycle for me. Trying to remain optimistic. Finding myself wanting to isolate more and more. I know this is not healthy. Looking for some positive feedback and/or suggestions.
Thanks"


"This treatment has been truly transformational for me. I'm on round 2, and already have gone from 24/7 chronic migraine with horrid aura to 4 days a week with the first round and now 2 days a week with this second round. My migraines are super short now... only an hour for the pain, and aura is much shorter lived at minutes to hours instead of days. The intensity of my aura is really really low now (instead of debilitating vertigo 24/7) and my pain is usually a 0-3 now with occasional 5 instead of 5-9 where it was before. It feels like I'm on vacation. I was really skeptical to try Botox, but I had tried so many meds prior and was desperate. Now I'm working again, spending time with my family, and enjoying life. Try it if you can afford it."


"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 am 42 and I have been on 60mg Axiron for 6 weeks. Initial total T was 240 with all the symptoms of low T. Today my total is 840 and free is 248. I feel fantastic. The first couple of days were tough as my body adjusted. The only down side for me is the minor alcohol irritation after application but well worth it.    Initially starting this medication my skin was oily, libido was out of control, my facial hair seemed to grow in within minutes, I was retaining water and my scrotum shriveled up.   After a week or so everything returned to "normal". No back hair or sudden muscle bulk. No gyno or roid rage. The product works great for me and I was shocked as it seems everyone likes bashing the topicals and raving about injections."


"Was given this for a migraine. Within minutes I felt numb, my heart raced and everything went white as I hit the floor.  Needless to say I've been labeled allergic to it."


"Been on Camrese for about 3 years, after trying 2 other birth controls. For the first two months you will have a lot of spotting, but if you push through those two months it goes away completely. I haven't had any spotting in months and used to have an extremely heavy period. I have endometriosis and this pill helps a lot. If I forget a day by accident, I will have endo pain the next day almost immediately. I did use to break out the first few months as well, but not anything anymore. No weight gain or any other side effects."


"Dealing with Hereditary Angioedema since I've been 12, now 40. This is a God send! Works great for me and my brother, pain and swelling quickly dissipates depending on attack. My sister tried it, but not her favorite due to burning she gets..we haven't experienced anything other that a little redness!  This is one small step in helping us deal with this disease. "


"I have to agree with the ladies. The stinging is not unbearable but it definitely is annoying. If you guys have store in your area go grab some Rephresh B pills. They are a little costly but I have to have them! Every month right before and after my period I get the worst yeast infections but taking these pills definitely help with both yeast and even bacterial infection from ph balance being"unbalanced".IT WILL NOT HELP FOR STDS! Best of luck to you all!"


"No side effects after 1st week, 2nd week no HVC in blood, 24 weeks with ribaviran. Followed Dr. instructions exactly, 2 weeks after finished. Virus back, $160,000 + for meds, and nothing! Insurance covers 1 treatment per life . Dr. wants Epclusa but insurance denied. Kind of expensive for something that doesn't work. Now I'm SOL (So out of Luck) thanks for nothing Gilead."


"I have been taking this medication since 1-16-09. So far people around me have noticed a change but I still don't see a change that is so dramatic that I should continue using this medicine. I still feel extremely low at times and all they do is keep increasing my dosage."


"I got herpes in my twenties and am now 62. Every few years it still flares up, usually from stress. This drug 200 mg 3x per day is a godsend. The blisters clear up almost overnight. No side effects."


"After years and years of having the worst unbearable "I want to kill myself" cramps a doctor put me on Sprintec. Promising that it'll stop my periods. Meaning no more pain. I'd only have one period every three months.
WRONG!!!
Each month I prepared myself for not having a period. And sure enough here it was! When it wasn't suppose to be.
Sure it made the cramps bearable.

Now! I had a period for February 2017. Okay. Fine.
Not two weeks later here's another period. I'm aggravated.
NOW not even FOUR days after that last period I have ANOTHER ONE!

And I wonder why I'm dizzy and sick! I'm not taking that crap anymore!"


"My doctor had me continuously take Loestrin 24 to stop having my period altogether (I have endometriosis), which was great! I was doing well but then I started to feel weird after a while and had gained weight so as an experiment I stopped. I went right back to intensely painful and heavy periods so now I am going right back on it."


"I started taking the pill for obesity Nov. 28th  weighing 433 and by Dec. 18th I weighed in at 415. Today is Dec 28th and I'm at 409. I'm loving this pill, feeling and my new scale (Ozeri Precision Pro Max). My Doctor recommended the pill because of my obesity and high blood pressure. When I first started taking this pill I had slight chest pains as I'm only taking half of the 37.5 tablet I was prescribed. I was a lot jittery and I had nightmares so I stopped taking them for a week and then got back on them the next week. Now I'm fine, no chest pains and I have a lot of energy when I'm active and at the gym, but my energy is low when I take them and don't workout. Overall, I'm happy with the results, I'm eating better, and looking better."


"Tell your doctor if this medicine makes you excessively thirsty. I took it for a month and it depleted my sodium. I was so thirsty all I did was drink water. "


"I am on my 3rd and last prescription of this wonderful miraculous medicine. Especially, no comparison to the other medicines I had tried a few years ago and needed to stop, Bless the medical scientists who discovered this to give all, a miracle, this is the ace of diamonds!! Thank-you."


"This medication made me nauseous and left a hideous taste in my mouth. I only took the one pill, but the negative side effects lasted a full 12 hours. I drank tons of fluids but it did not help. I asked my doctor to give me an alternate antibiotic. The amoxicillin worked great."


"I'm 22 y/o and I just had my first baby and just got the Mirena 4 days ago. My doctor told me  to get the Mirena as a birth control instead of any contraceptive pills because pills will decrease my milk supply. I was having second thought getting this because of other people's review which scares me so much. However, my partner tried to convince me to give mirena a try. My doctor also introduced me to mirena and she ask me some question to determine if it's suitable for me. Although I had second thought about getting it, I still did because I'm not good at keeping track on stuffs if ever I have to take pills. The insertion didn't even take 5mins. I felt a slight discomfort. I just had minor cramps but overall it was a good choice."


"I'm switching back to YAZ after trying another least expensive birth control. I would rather pay $60 a month for YAZ than to be on all the other pills that made me extremely moody, anxious and nauseous. With YAZ, I didn't feel like I was on birth control. I felt like my normal self, with my normal sex drive, normal weight but without the monster cramps, severe acne and moodiness before my period, and the long 8 day cycle. I would recommend it to anyone who has tried a lot of different pills that had too many bad side effects."


"I took this for four and a half days. I experienced complete appetite loss, nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, and anxiety.  I had blood work done before I took the Bactrim and when I got my results back it turned out I didn't have a bacterial infection at all. All that for nothing. I still haven't completely recovered my appetite and it has been almost a week since my last dose."


"Have been on a few SSRIs (Paxil, Lexapro, and Zoloft).  Zoloft pulled me out of a dark hole of severe anxiety and insomnia and kept my head above water for about a year but I never felt great on it, just able to cope with life plus I still needed ativan for sleep which I didn't like but it helped.  Decided to try Buspar.  Wad fairly easy to get on, minimal side effects, a lot of brain zaps, though.  Mood improved after about 2 weeks, for about a week, then it just stopped working and anxiety came back hard.  Also I had bad insomnia the whole time on it, even before, but this didn't help in any way.  Had pretty disturbing nightmares when I did sleep.  Insomnia and decline in mood forced me to get off.  Took for a month.  Was at 30mg 3 x day."


"I don't like the weight gain but I like  the fact that I am able to breathe better after increasing my prednisone from 20 to 80 mg per day."


"I take it in the morning and with the help of my Dr. my numbers have been stable."


"Started Savella last evening; 12.5mg dose. Weary of taking 2 today; I seem to be sensitive to medicines. Will go slower than the tritation pack suggests. Slept better last night, 6 hrs straight; and considerably less pain in the morning."


"I took them for 3 months before I told my doctor to either change me or take me off them. The only thing they really did when I took them (I was on 6 mg daily) was made me a little drowsy and forgetful something I could do without. Anyway not to ramble but the doc put me on Xanax and I must say they work A LOT better."


"I have been taking this drug for the last couple of months for severe shoulder pain, neck pain, and upper back pain...due to a recent auto accident...I had whiplash, a pinched nerve in my neck and nerve damage in my shoulder and it seems to work amazingly to ease pain that is sometimes so unbearable it hurts to move my head. I haven't experienced any bad side effects except for the occasional drowsiness and loopy feeling, but the benefits definitely outweigh that and I'd recommend this medicine to anyone in severe pain. As everyone else has said, use with caution and take only as needed per doctors orders. Don't know how I would have or would be functioning now without this drug and Zanaflex."


"Applying for the 1st time came instint burning and itching after awhile burning calmed down but the itching was dreadful!  This is more painful then The Actual infection .. 2nd guessing applying for day 2 ..."


"I used Zyprexa (2.5mg) at night for insomnia caused by anxiety and obsessive thoughts. It is the only thing that helped me sleep that is not addictive and actually worked. It also helped my appetite because when I don't sleep well I don't feel like eating much either. This medication helped with that also. Unfortunately I cannot use it often because it causes my blood sugar to shoot up sky high and I don't like the risk of tardive dyskinesia. I only take a very small dose when I haven't slept in awhile. "


"Although this drug is effective for pain; I experienced horrible withdrawls from it.  I was awake for over 30 hours."


"I was given lyrica 3 years ago for back pain from herniated disk. The pain down my legs at night was horrific. The pain in my legs went but I put on 12kg. I did not eat more in fact I ate less because of my weight gain.  The Dr refused to believe that lyrica was the cause of the gain. Now 2 years later I  have been given lyrica again because no other drugs worked. When will dr listen and learn about side affects."


"I have severe sleep apnea and was put on a CPAP machine. I never felt like it did any good,was still tired as heck. Dr.put me on Nuvigil and it is great. Some days I am still tires but not like before."


"I'm a 26 year old active female struggling to lose weight due to my PCOS. In three months on this drug I lost 4 lbs, the fact that I lost weight at all is the reason I am giving two instead of one star. However, I changed my diet and I started running 5-10 miles a week so I'm not sure the weight loss had anything to do with the drug at all.

I will, however, vouch for the appetite suppression. I can't eat nearly as large of portions at meals and I do think I would eat less if I only ate when hungry but the problem is that, because I exercise frequently , if I don't force myself to eat I am extremely exhausted and lethargic. Also the side effects are real, foot and leg tingling, and short term memory issues were both things I experienced"


"I definitely lost some weight, my period was super light, lasted 3 days, no cramps and my skin cleared up amazingly. However, with that said, i started getting horrible anxiety while on it. I wouldnt wish that on anyone"


"My Wisdom teeth started too hurt and before they got pulled I couldn't stand the pain and the only thing that made it better was 2 vicodin pills before bed. The pain went away. "


"I have some facial scar tissue from a dog bite and it is generally looks reddish. I also have allergies to fragrances and I have very sensitive skin. A friend suggested that I try zinc oxide to reduce the redness and it has worked tremendously for me.  I use it around my nose and chin area and I thing the scar tissue looks minimal and the redness is much less.  I am using it nightly now."


"After years of pain and many visits to the gastro doctors, the use of this drug has changed everything for me. I had periods in which I lost over 30 pounds and impossible for me to eat without bloating and extreme pain. Although dairy products and wheat are still impossible for me to eat, with the use of this drug and a proper diet I can have almost a normal life. It took me over three years to find a doctor that insisted on the use of this drug and its benefits for IBS and visceral hyperalgesia. It took me 4-6 weeks to start seeing the results. I' ve been on this medication now for three years, Im 41 years old, male. The dose I take is 50 mg per day."


"Took my first injection on Wednesday 29th June 2016 early hours Thursday woke to terrible stomache pains wind belching and diarrhoea. Feeling dreadful in myself ate a salad Wednesday evening hardly anything since. A full feeling that just doesn't go away overall I've experienced a really bad few days and still not right it's Monday 4th July today I hope these side effects go soon as I'm having trouble taking medication for other ailments. "


"I've been having terrible side effects from this pill so googled it and found these reviews which are exactly what I've been experiencing. I'm craving bad foods, gaining weight, my boobs are tremendously sore, I'm tired and I haven't had a period. I've been on many other birth controls that I had no side effects on so I will be switching back to Altavera ASAP!"


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

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


"I've had sinusitis for a couple of weeks, woozy, dizzy, pressure.  I took a dose pack, which I normally take anyway and it helped some but no appreciable effects.  I tried Augmentin and couldn't take anymore after one dose due to side effects.  I've taken 3 Ceftin since yesterday and I feel much, much better."


"I went to the Dr. yesterday feeling like I had some sort of cold, not thinking that Bronchitis was one of them, so he gave me Levaquin. I mentioned why not a Z Pack and he said this was stronger and after just one does the next morning I did feel better. I suppose to take it for 10 days at 500 MG - I haven't had any real big side effects just yet, but I did feel dizzy this morning"


"I took Flagyl for bacterial vaginitis and thought I was dying.  The nausea and headaches are unbearable but because I know it works I had to keep taking it. On the fourth day I started taking it with orange juice and eating after, and WALAH! It was so much better.  No more headaches or nausea. Not sure if it was because I was halfway done with the med, or if my orange juice really worked. Hope this helps someone."


"I've had panic attacks since 8th grade. I'm 28 now and notice my anxiety about having a panic attack was getting overwhelming. I started to notice I was avoiding situations. I'm a full time student and work part time. I need to do many speeches and I would worry about speeches from the time they were assigned. I've been on citalopram 20mg for 2.5 weeks. I have no panic attacks and I have done two speeches with no issues! Side effects of nausea with yawning and sleepiness but those go away (1.5 weeks)then I noticed the change! Wish I started sooner."


"I started taking Kadian for a couple of days then swapped back to my ms-contin until my next drs .visit to see what we need to do about the dosage .I started with the 10mg-ER which was good through the day but had 'the jitters' most of the time which I didn't like then it only lasted for maybe 10 hours & then started to detox & was awake the biggest part of the night until I was so tired I fell asleep around 4 a.m.The next day I took it again about 8 a.m.then took a second dose around 7 p.m. then stayed awake all night with 'the jitters' until 5 a.m.  So I changed back to my 30mg ms-contin until I can see my dr. Needless to say, I wasn't very happy with the change so I'm hoping for something better or I'll just have to pay $80 a month for the ms-contin"


"I was so scared it wasn't going to work because I took it two weeks before my period was scheduled to come. I was stressing, my boyfriend and I fighting all the time from the stress, but today the exact day I was scheduled to get my period I get it. Ladies it works! Don't worry about it! Don't stress yourself or your boyfriend/ husband. It will only cause problems. Trust that this will work."


"Many back injuries, as child and adult.  At 40, had fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and more. On 8 Advil/day, much pain.  Wonderful old doc said I'd blow kidneys on Advil, put me on Percocet 5/325 - it really helped.  Later, other MDs put me on variety of antidepressants.  They did NOT relieve pain (some aggravated it).  Side effects were monstrous; so was withdrawal when I quit.  I remain on my Perc. After 2 decades of careful use, I now take 10/325 dose, cut them in half and take as needed,  average 3 pills/day. I can walk, function well and think straight. No side effects!  BEST PAIN MED EVER.  My heart breaks for people in severe pain.  "


"For the first year I was on another brand(can't remember name) then my doctor switched me. The first 2 months of using it I started feeling exhausted, and extremely emotional-I'm not usually. About 4 weeks ago I ended up going to the hospital for difficulty breathing and such. The doctors misdiagnosed it and sent me off. After 2 weeks I went back with a very swollen leg and very painful. Turns out this birth control caused a massive blot clot in my groin area, and those breathing problems were mini blood clots going through my lungs and heart. All thanks to this brand."


"Please run from this drug...few of my side effects: Insomnia, Racing Heartbeat, Hallucination, delusions, Psychosis, Paranoid, Stomach pain,"


"Through testing, I was determined to have Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (AADD). I had gotten to the point where I could not read, and reading has been the love of my life since age 6. I'm 70 now. I found it hard to get anything done, hard to remember what I was doing. It's hard to say how much of this was caused by five year abusive relationship, finally ended in Jan 2015. I am now reading like I used to: novels, studies for school, keeping on on world affairs, etc. What a gift! My psychiatrist wants me to continue Ritalin. Past history shows I snowballed into depression without it. I do take her advice, but it makes me so hyper! I have to take xanax to calm down. Taking one drug that requires taking another is not a good thing in my book, but what can I do?"


"I have been taking Celexa for 5 years and it is the best thing ever. I lost my business and marriage to anxiety and anger issues. For 2 years after I blamed everyone but myself, then started Celexa and have been a much better and much more successful person. I have noticed two side effects my appetite changes causing my weight to vary in the 5 to 10 pound range and sex has never been better. I do not crave it as much but when I do it much better. It lasts longer and has a bigger effect."


"Was prescribed Epiduo by my doctor after being diagnosed with PCOS (spots/acne is often a common side effect of this) - anyway, first two weeks of using it my skin was BAD. Cystic acne, redness, itchy, painful skin to touch the whole nine yards. Then it just stopped being as painful and the spots really REALLY cleared up.

I have smooth cheeks now, with the odd one spot just creeping up hormonally as expected.

However, do not use any other harsh spot clearing product (or have a skin specific facial) on the face as I guarantee it'll be painful and red all day (speaking from experience!!!)"


"I'm only in my second week of the Rexulti, but feeling terrible. Hot flashes, dizziness, blurred vision, weight gain, bloating, shortness of breath, and suicidal thoughts. My depression feels much worse! I'm kind of at the end of my rope because I've tried everything else, even MAOI's. But I'm definitely going to have to get off of this med. :("


"I was a bit hesitant to take it because yeah my periods were bad but I want to be pregnant. When I was 14, all I knew about birth control pills was that it prevents you from getting pregnant when having unprotected sex. I didn't know that you could take it and not have sex. My period an were so bad that I got hospitalized. These pills work 100% for me and I thank God for them. They've been a blessing to me and I truly recommend them. The only side effect I got were breast tenderness and freckles (on my thighs??). If you NEED it ladies, take it! It's the lowest tab they have. (="


"I found this medicine helped a lot with my anxiety in many ways but did not help my desire for sex that I suffer from by the other medications I am on for depression. But like in any medication you have to chose what is most important to you and my anxiety was out of control prior to taking Buspar."


"Worked good with slight side effects (currently pregnant) frequent twitching of the left eye, and very bright yellow colored urine, dry mouth. Side effects were not severe enough to discontinue and the infection was effectively treated."


"Suffered for three years with muscle/large and small bone pain, fatigue, and a feeling of deep depression and weakness. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia.  Went to endocrinologist because of concern over glucose intolerance.  He listened to my three year history of failed attempts to diagnose, thousands of $$$ spent, etc. He prescribed the then two month old Metanax.  I was 47 at the time but felt 65 with a threat of forced retirement.  Within one month my pain was fading.  I have Been pain free ever since and the medicine also has given me the energy of a 30 year old WITH no side effects.  I still thank him every six months during my check up! "


"I LOVE THIS MEDICINE. I have chronic end stage Interstitial Cystitis. I've had it bad for 24 years and NOTHING worked but the URIBEL. I have taken Urelle and Utira-C and none of them worked. But this one takes away my bladder pressure & pain. I can immediately tell when it wears off. I am taking every 6 hours (4 times per day). I have Medicare and it doesn't cover it, but the relief from pain is well worth it."