"Cipro worked the first day for reducing the urgency, but I must not have eaten enough, because I felt like vomiting. The second day I had diarrhea, and the third day, I have the urgency back, but not as painful."


"I think it works some what. Still feel a little crazy towards people but a little bit more calmer but makes me tired very tired. I was supposed to be on Seroquel but even with good insurance still 500 dollars! But only been on this a week will give it a chance Thanks"


"The only reason I didn't rate this pill a 1, is because it did clear up my skin, which is initially why I switched to Ocella. I was on BeYaz for 3 months and loved it, and when I learned my insurance did not cover it, I quickly had to switch to a similar generic birth control. Which I thought Ocella was always compared to BeYaz. So let me just say it did wonders for my skin. HOWEVER, within a week of taking the pill, I noticed a huge change in my mood. I was really sad all of the time, especially at work. It only went down from there. After 5 weeks on Ocella, I had an anxiety attack at my boyfriends house and the following week I experienced the heaviest depression I have ever felt in my life. I had horrible thoughts, felt hopeless and dowN"


"I am 53 and have suffered migraines since high school. Nothing I could administer myself has ever worked even the tiniest bit. After going to my Dr for a Toradol shot he told me to try the Sumavel Dosepro injection. He told me it was far from painless. The injection feels like being stung by a bee, but is tolerable because you eventually get use to it. It is far better than laying in bed for three days in the dark and vomiting. It bruises and sometimes causes slight bleeding, but even with that and the injection pain...totally worth it. The first time I had an injection it took half an hour for relief, but now my headaches are gone in 5 minutes. It is a miracle drug for me. I love it. I pay $60 for a box of 6 and ins. pays $1,000."


"I have Lupus, arthritis and had most of my back crushed in a auto accident. Opana is the ONLY pain medication that has relieved a majority of my pain throughout the day. I take 40mg every 8 hours and I am able to walk around and do things I couldn't do before when I was on the patches and all the other drugs I tried. Opana is the best long term medication that keeps working without fail for me."


"I have been taking Cytomel to compliment Synthroid for 2 days and my life has already changed for the better!  I feel alive and my severe sweating and hot flashes have subsided - so far.  I am SO VERY happy now."


"Had the most bizarre dreams with this tablet.  Woke up feeling drugged out and nauseous.  Bad headache, bubbly tummy due to wind, foggy head.  I only took 3 tablets and will never touch this tablet again."


"2nd Rx drug I ever tried. 1st were those awful drink-mix packets of Loperamide. So my doctor recommends this new drug, take it and give it some time to work he says. Ok, well it's been a full month. It works 5 out of 7 days. Still some cramps/diarrhea after eating on the bad days. I'm not sure why the Viberzi isn't controlling the symptoms on those days so it loses a few stars. I didn't have any side effects. And the good days outnumber the bad now. I find myself wandering further away from a toilet than I used to. It's nice to work or run around without fear that I will need to get back before another bowel movement hits. So this drug earns 7 stars. (+) better quality of life, no negative side effects. (-) some days it doesn't seem to work"


"Absolutely terrible birth control. I've been on this for 4 months and had nothing but problems. Nonstop bleeding and vagina blood clots (6 in one day and largest the size of an egg). Horrible pain like my right ovary was going to blow up inside of me. My boobs have swollen so much (2 cup sizes) and hurt. Gained 15 pounds. Have cravings and bad mood swings. I feel like this has too many hormones or too much released. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOT GETTING THIS. Constant problems and it's not worth it. I was on the Depo shot for 5 years and had no problems but the Nexplanon is TERRIBLE."


"I've been taking this pill for about 10 months & like the others, the only good thing about this pill is the fact that I'm not pregnant. This is my first time taking birth control so at first, I wasn't able to tell the side effects. Until later on, it got so much worse. I had terrible mood swings to the point people were referring me to other brands. My period was extremely light as if I barely even had it at all, which made me worried sometimes. I lost weight which is the opposite of what I want & my skin got so bad. The worst was really just the depression I occurred during this time & my " craziness ". I wouldn't recommend anyone to be on this & I'll definitely ask my doctors for a different brand."


"I was diagnosed with JRA at 20, although I've had it since I was a very young age. I'm 44 now and I'm just beginning to take drugs for the disease, as my Drs only prescribed pain relievers. I've been on Methotrexate just short of a month. I'm very ill after I take it, and I have chest pain. Hopefully my body will get used to it and I'll be better.  It's scary for me, and I keep checking the side effects."


"TEARS of joy! OMG! Thank you all!! I started Tramadol after my back surgery, I begged my Dr. to get me off hydrocodone after 20 years, no more nonnarcotics, this was for personal reasons, I enjoy sitting in my chair every day watching TV, I THOUGHT I was as good as it gets!! I accepted life as that, but... all of a sudden, I found myself off the chair cleaning, doing things, happy, doing wonderful, not enough of pain control, I experimented with doses, after 3 months I made a mistake and ran out 5 days early, OMG! This is how I realized that the Tramadol is what made me a person again, and your comments made it SO! I am 58 yrs. woman, disabled, takes 100 mg Zoloft everyday, now I am alive!"


"Excellent medicine for me. I would not have been able to have been a teacher and business owner without its help. In 52 years I have had approximately 7 seizures because of this medicine. It will be off the market in a month and I hope the company who makes it reconsiders its decision, the other options for me are not that great."


"Lost 16 pounds in 4 weeks! Love this. Learning to change my way of thinking as it is related to food. People learn to eat healthy, get moving, and eat smaller portions of food. If you don't, the weight will return when you stop taking the pill."


"I was prescribed this by my doctor to take twice daily. It has helped but I worry about long term use. I have been using it for 2 or 3 years now."


"Very effective at relieving symptoms, but my husband and I both are experiencing insomnia and some anxiety with it."


"My first time starting any kind of birth control (just to regulate my period, not really as a contraceptive) and I could only last half way through my third week, the increase in anxiety, depression along with the pregnancy like symptoms were debilitating. I just took my patch off today because I couldn't take it anymore. I have terrible gastrointestinal problems, feel sore and tender, dizzy, have headaches and the worst part is the nausea. It's been gradually increasing since I started and has finally gotten to the point where I can't leave my bed. My first patch fell off after three days so I put a new one on my thigh instead of my side and that made it not come off anymore but the mix of mood swings and painful symptoms are too much."


"Lryica works well keeping the numbness and tingling to a tolerable level"


"I have been taking this for almost 5years, and it has worked well for me, periods are normal and light, 3-4days, acne is not bad anymore. I like it."


"Before starting bupropion I was almost incapable of getting out of bed, I had lost all desire to do anything, and felt so hopeless. Over the course of a few months I started taking firth 150mg then 200mg and it has made such a significant difference. I have energy and am more motivated than I have been in so long. Taking bupropion has also helped me regain my libido, the loss of which was one of the most troubling symptoms of depression for me."


"I was prescribed this to help with my anxiety. It felt like I took Xanax and I could not stay awake. The next day it was hard waking and getting up. I definitely wont take this anymore lol."


"Diarrhea, uncontrollable muscle spasms, severe panic attacks, severe anxiety, severe restlessness, sweating, and bruising is all this medication did to me."


"Been taking Qsymia since June 1st 2016,  started at 304 pounds - down to 214 as of today 1/12/17. Kills off my appetite and cravings at night like nothing else I have ever used.  I have hardly exercised honestly and I know that's not suggested - it's really just helped me eat less. Which led me to eat healthier overall.  The cost is absurd but so worth it for these results,  my goal is to get down to 185, it's within sight - unbelievable!  I combined the Qsymia with using a fitbit and the lose it app to track my eating habits,  all combined has worked wonders for me. Good luck to everyone else out there."


"Within a few days of starting this medicine, I became very aware of my heart beat and my heart seemed to be racing.  I attended a pre-operative assessment where I was given a routine ECG and this confirmed that I had become tachycardic while taking amlodipine.  My pulse was racing at over 100 BPM and my blood pressure actually went UP while I was taking this medicine.  I had to discontinue use to stop the adverse effects."


"Prescribed for pain of a large ulcer on my foot, 10/325 x6 a day, it definitely provided relief until I recovered (2 months). Tapering and stopping was crummy but somewhat relieved by clonidine, neurontin and a short course of ativan. A potent pain med tho, definitely works!"


"Victoza is an amazing drug thank you. My insurance only covered trulicity it was garbage. At least for me,  my doctor gave me a 2 week trial the difference was day and night. On the first day Victoza bought my sugar from 169 to 125  second day 99. 3 day 98  it's a steady 90 I have been doing .6  not up to the 1.8 I will ask my doctor to see if a higher dosage is necessary. My doctor fought for me against my insurance (like they care) they gave me permission for one year. My diarrhea was mild and is subsiding no other symptoms I take my med at night and it stopped the morning spikes. Some people say headaches, maybe doing the night injections help,,, I don't get them This drug is a miracle thank you Denmark sad we Americans don't care"


"It has helped my sleep immensely. I don't leave home without it ever."


"I have been taking Ambien for over 2 years now and other than doing things and not remembering about doing it later I love it. But it's not for everyone. My hubby can take it and be out for 2 days straight so be careful."


"I am 21 years old with nexplanon I have gained a significant amount of weight, I am 5'11, I went from 155 pounds to 190 pounds in a span of 2 months. It's been incredibly difficult to lose weight I strictly drink water and monitor my calories. It's been an absolute nightmare, I have no idea how I could've possibly gained so much weight, my metabolism has never been the same. I rarely get my period which is a plus, and it does it's job but the weight gain is miserable."


"Been on Klonopin for 3 years. Lifesaver, have panic attacks due to congenital heart defect. They label it chronic life long health condition always feeling panic that something drastic was going to happen. Klonopin gave me back my life. Take 0.5mg in the morning and 2 mg at night. Wonderful. Hope this helps. I've tried it all."


"I loved how convenient this was, one shot every three months, but, look into ANY birth control before you put anything in your body. I thought all was well for about a week and then I started heavily bleeding. I bled nonstop for the whole three months, and my gyno told me that the bleeding wouldn't stop anytime soon, even if I switch birth control. I've read that the bleeding is caused by the progesterone only in the shot, so some women need an estrogen supplement or a different method of birth control that contains estrogen (I'm on the patch now) to counteract the bleeding. My cramps were not as bad on the shot, but, they were still there and occurred more often than before I started on the shot."


"I've been on Contrave for a month. I see no difference in my appetite and I'm having no side effects. I've lost nothing. I am so sad!  I really need this to work."


"Soolantra is the best way of controlling outbursts of flare ups for my rosacea. I apply soolantra in the morning after I have my shower and less than 30 minutes after I have applied soolantra the redness has faded so much its fantastic. I have soolantra on my face for a maximum of an hour each morning before I start my usual skin care routine and apply my makeup. I have no confidence but it would now be possible to go make up free. The lumpy effect of rosacea is vertically none exsistant now and it is impossible to tell that I am a rosacea sufferer now with my make up on as no tell tale lumps to give the game away. I strongly recommend this product. I have tried many medications and home remedies and food avoidance nothing worked this good"


"I took 1(one) 25mg tablet. I haven't been sleeping well so thought I would try this. I did fall asleep within about 30 minutes. I awoke about 6 hours later and my room was literally spinning. I was so dizzy feeling I could barely get to the bathroom and then back to bed. I fell back to sleep quickly which for me is unusual. I slept for another 3-4 hours. When I awoke I was still quite dizzy feeling but not like when I had woke up previously. That was 5 days ago. I have had dizziness since I took that one  pill and have not taken any more. I must be extremely sensitive to this medication. I have also had some nausea this whole time."


"Without this medication I wouldn't still be doing my dream job of working with animals (a very tough job even for a healthy person). Before I was prescribed this I tried every single other medication there was without success!"


"I was on Zoloft for 8 years and the side effects became unbearable and it wasn't working for me anymore.  My doctor switched me to Lexapro.  Its hard to say whether my side effects initially were caused by the withdrawal from the Zoloft or the Lexapro.  After a few days I felt like myself again.  I didn't have trouble sleeping, but I gained 10 lbs every 6 months.  I have had a lot of stress in my life and the Lexapro wasn't enough for me and had to take Xanax on occasions.  Lexapro does not treat PMS mood swings so I usually took the Xanax around my period.  It helped, but the weight gain was depressing and no matter what I did I was hungry all the time and couldn't lose the weight.  "


"Had the implant put in end of October 2014, since then I have;  gained 30 pounds, terrible mood swings,  depressed, always tired but have trouble sleeping,  and occasional pain in the arm near the implant. Only Pros would be no real periods after the first 2 months, occasional spotting when there is an increase of stress and no pregnancy. I don't think I would recommend this for anyone but I also know everyone reacts differently, cannot wait for the end of this month to have it removed, give me my pill back!"


"I was skeptical. Read some reviews and they were so strong for or against. At first I did feel side effects. The first 3 weeks I thought there is no way I can take 4 a day. I listened to my body and waited an extra week to go up to full dose. The side effects of head ache and jittery had gone away by this point. I'm 8 weeks in and I'd say by week 5 I was feeling great! I'm down 20lbs and less depressed. Food really doesn't matter "


"I was a smoker for forty years. At the age of 60 I made a second attempt with Chantix, only this time I was going to stay on it longer then prescribed. There were no side effect. Without a thought I started smoking less until my two pack a day habit was nearly non existent. Chantix  cured 90% of my addiction. The last 10% had to be my choice and that was 3 years ago. I'm happy to be alive and smoke free."


"I started phentermine on February 13th. I started at 230lbs and now weigh 204lbs. This pill is a miracle for me. I've had six children and the last was a c-section and at 28yrs old I just couldn't lose the weight. My goal is to get to 150lbs, what I weighed before all the children. A note to everyone the pill won't do it all by itself. At some point you will need to exercise and start watching what you eat. After the first day I've had no side effects except for dry mouth."


"I came down with psoriasis at age 54 and am now 57. It devasted me within 2 months. I lost my finger nails and toe nails. I couldn't walk without help. My hands were useless. I just started with the injections on 2/2/16. Had my 2nd injection on 3/2/16. I've notice some improvement on my left shin area of my leg and my left elbow. Other areas are now pink. My feet are somewhat better but my hands are still bad as I wear examination gloves constantly. I've still have flakes, dryness, itching and bumps as the Stelara hasn't helped "yet" with that. I'm due for my 1st 90
Day shot after these 2 booster shots. I'll see what my Dr. Thinks then on 5/25/16..."


"This drug is better than nothing.  I wonder why it is used for severe pain.  It doesn't help stabbing nerve pain.  It helps back pain (herniated disks, arthritis, degenerative disk disease) a little.  Not much help for neck pain either. I need Lyrica for neuropathy and the two give some relief for fibromyalgia and arthritis (along with glucosamine).  My pain level remains disabling."


"Works fast and is best thing that I have tried for my panic attacks"


"I experienced chest pains and false ECG reading due to TriCor. My symptoms of angina, joint and muscle aches, and fatigue ended when I ceased the Tricor. After an expensive Cardiac Stress Test, I was given a clean bill of cardiac health. "


"I personally had no issues with SuPrep. It did everything it was intended to do. Taste wasn't too bad. Like watered down cough syrup. My colonoscopy was at 6:30am Monday morning. I ate a big dinner Saturday around 5pm. On Sunday I ate nothing but a Jello breakfast. I did drink 2 glasses (18 oz) of chicken broth around noon. I also drank 2 16 oz bottles of water between 3:00 pm and 4:00pm. At 5:00pm I drank the first bottle of SuPrep. It started working about 10 minutes later. Just a couple minutes of leaving the bathroom I had to return. This happened a couple times. So I decided I had better just camp out in the bathroom. I highly recommend that one certainly doesn't wonder too far away from the bathroom after the SuPrep takes effect."


"Prescribed this drug to take twice a day for 7 days for bv. Noticed after day two the symptoms were subsiding. For the first 6 days I took it straight after lunch and dinner with a bottle of water. Had barely any side effects apart from on day 3 I woke up feeling nauseous and with a headache but nothing major at all. And on day 7 I forgot to take the drug after my dinner so ended up taking it 4 hours later, and noticed a slight tummy ache. Overall I would definitely recommend this drug for BV"


"Works great for anxiety. I will take 0.5mg if I am feeling a panic attack brewing, for prevention. Full on panic attacks/anxiety I take 2mg and am fine within 20 minutes. Will take 1-2mg before confronting a trigger (i.e long car rides). I take them ONLY when I feel I NEED them. "


"I've suffered from depression spells, and mood disorders, but have had CHRONIC anxiety/panic attacks my whole life. I've taken a benzodiazepine for countless years, which worked well for some of these things but not all. Over the years I tried many different supplement meds typically prescribed for these issues, but none worked or they had horrible side effects on me. So my doctor suggested Tramadol--I asked how this could even work (a pain medicine)? He explained its an off-label use of the medication but has found it very successful in other similar psychiatric patients and how he researched and explained how it chemically works in the brain (which I didn't really understand)...but IT WORKS AMAZINGLY! I finally live a NORMAL and HAPPY life!"


"I have lost 8 pounds in 1 week! I went from 212-204! I couldnt be happier!"


"I have suffered with depression and anxiety for most of my life. One of my best friends convinced me to talk with my doctor about an antidepressant. I tried several different medications. Finally, I was prescribed Wellbutrin 100 mg., which worked pretty well for several years. However, it stopped working so my doctor increased the dosage to 150 mg. Bad idea. I had a seizure and was hospitalized for two days. After this experience, I decided to not take anything. Another bad idea. The depression got so bad, I could hardly function. I went to a new doctor and he prescribed me Lexapro. What a miracle drug. It took sometime to get use to the medicine but once my body adjusted, I started feeling great. I don't recall ever feeling so happy as now"


"I agree, the awful side effects only happen when you deviate from the low-fat, reduced calorie diet. I have tried so many things and this is really the only thing that has worked for me. I have been taking it for a month now and have lost 6 pounds! In the past, I was only able to lose about half a pound a week on low calorie diets (fasting, intermittent fasting, Whole 30, weight watchers, etc). I have not had any accidents because I am afraid to eat anything that might make the side effects occur. It is such a great deterrent for me and it is working! I plan to take it until I lose another 30 pounds."


"I am over 40 with adult acne for years. I had it under control with epidue for years but something hormonal happened and I had a severe break out and it was bad. My dermatologist started me solodyn 105mg. It worked immediately. My acne cleared up and my face was smooth again. But my only side affect is I have gotten really dark, I haven't read anyone complaints about getting dark so I would  like some responses to my post. I don't know if its because I am a black woman.  But after reading some of the posts I will start taking a lesser dose to see if that helps."


"45 yrs old and had acne my whole life, tried everything under the sun, including Accutane 11 yrs ago. This medication has done wonders for my skin over the past 8 months. It's truly a great product but it does cost $200 a tube with 15% off! I feel it's worth every penny."


"This was given to me as an IV and I felt restless and anxious. I had hallucinations and unbelievable depression and emotional pain. I thought I went crazy and had suicidal thoughts. I was depressed for a month after that. I couldn't tell you if it worked because I was too busy arguing with myself on whether I was crazy. I am one of those people who never thought suicide was an answer to anything, but this medicine made me believe it was the only answer. "


"I received this from the pharmacy a couple of different times. Each time, I fully expected it to work like 'Alesse', used to work for me. Alesse, in my past, would quell my endometriosis pain, & bloating, so wonderfully. This lutera, each time I used it, puffed, & bloated me up SO much, that I swear it's NOT the same ingredients as Alesse. It felt like a totally different god awful pill. It felt like I perpetually, was in PMS mode; bloated to a highly uncomfortable level! Something is amiss with this pill. Whether it even has levenorgestrel in it, is debatable. It needs to be scrutinized on what level of estrogen is in there, too, since generics do not have to be exact. It had horrible side effects for me. Aviane seems to work much better"


"I was on the patch for six months, maybe a little more and it worked fantastic for me! It regulated my menstruation, so I knew it would come every Sunday. If I took off the patch on a Friday. I never had to worry about getting it in school, or at any random moment. Not only that but it enlarged my breasts, not too much but enough to boost my confidence. Sadly I had to switch to the pills, which reduced the size of my breasts and because the summer was here and I kept the patch on my buttocks, it's not a good look with your bikini. I have even tried the Nuvaring, and after a whole night of constant urination, I took it off and I'm going back to the patch. My doctor has told me the patch is 50/50 safe."


"Started with 5 mg for several days with no ill effect but also not seeing any benefits.  Dosage increased to 10 mg and after 2 days at that dose, I had two very major black eyes.  I looked like an assault victim.  No response from my doctor so I stopped taking it.  Dr is looking into orenitran as well."


"It takes a while for it to kick in, but when it does i feel nothing anymore and i can have a great day instead of sitting home with pain, and it works very long"


"I took it as instructed, drank even more water than prescribed and it did not work well.  Nothing happened after 1st packet and had some BM after second, but it did not clean me out enough according to my dr.  Loved the taste and small amount to drink."


"Took the pill every six hours for two weeks after shoulder surgery to deal with the immense pain. It worked! Then I stopped one day. Big mistake. The withdrawal took a week and I felt like going to the ER. No one told me to taper off. The pain became unbearable again especially after physical therapy and now I only take one an hour before PT. Bottom line, it works but is a narcotic so addiction CAN happen and withdrawal must be executed carefully."


"I've been on the mirena this time for about a month now and have been having brownish discharge no cramps or periods just brownish discharge everyday. Has anyone else experienced this? Other than the brownish discharge this is the best birth control and I would recommend it to anyone."


"I've been on it for almost 3 years. Mood swings were horrible at first then got manageable. Started developing horrible acne which I have never had before and I know its from the pill :( it comes on a week before my period every month and lasts 2 weeks. Hoping to switch and find something better for me."


"Ahhhh, the dreaded drug...no matter what you call it, by whatever media-scare tactic out there, what isn't trumpeted are the success stories....why is that?  Does something have to be "Negative" to garner press?  And if so, why is that?

My story:  Two brain surgeries.  Manmouth amounts of pain.  I tried everything -- nothing lasted like this drug.  It has allowed me to go back to work, to live my life, to be a father to my children.  Screw the strange looks @the pharmacy...I'm alive!"


"I have major depression with psychotic features. Or at least that's what they say.  Antidepressants never worked for me and had awful side effects.  Antipsychotics worked better, but the older ones made me too sleepy, Abilify gave me ADD-like symptoms.  Latuda was pretty good, no cognition-affecting side effects, but it did sometimes give me bouts of annoying nausea.  I heard Vraylar was good at improving the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, which were very similar to the effects of depression in me, so I wondered if Vraylar would work for me too.

I've been on it for about a month now, just titrated up from 1.5 to 3 mg.  I feel "brighter." More animated, more social.  No side effects for me at all.  I like it."


"This pill is amazing. i just recently had nose surgury for the 3rd time due to breaking it playing football/boxing this time they had to go in and move the cartlige and befor they had me on Oxycodon and it helped out but now that they put me on percocet it has extremly been usefull. Its relived all my pain, helps me sleep and the side effects are not that bad."


"Tried 10 mg 3 nights in a row. Stayed awake literally all night. Not helpful for sleep."


"Crestor brought down my cholesterol, however, I've experienced insomnia, leg cramps and, last night, the worst nightmare of my life which woke me at 2:30 a.m. and I never could go back to sleep. I'm not taking any more."


"Takes about 45 minutes to an hour for the effects to set in. Works significantly better when taking the tramadol with an over the counter pain reliever like Advil or Aleve. Do not take on an empty stomach, as it can cause nausea."


"I am 15 and have been on Concerta since 6th grade I have never really felt any side effects besides loss of appetite in the afternoon. But just last year I started getting muscle spasms and I began to zone out often at school. Even more recently I have began to have trouble with sleep and slight depression. I have tried getting the concerta switched for something else but its the only medicine that helps me focus in school and help me get good grades. I mean don't get me wrong it helps a lot but I'm not sure why I'm just getting these side effects"


"I have bipolar 2. Lamotrigene 400mg of lamotrigene has taken away anger and irritability. I was still crying over everything so my psychitrist put me on latuda 20 mg for 1 month. First week projectile vomiting every other day for a week. Saw no benefit. I was bumped to 40. Immediately I felt semi anxious. Day 5 almost had a panic attack out of the blue. This med is not right for me. It really scared me how anxious and panicky I became on 40 mg. I am stopping after I call my doctor."


"Took it twice like I was supposed to in the morning And at night and my head feel I was drunk kinda like I kept get dizzy and feeling weird I don't know but I still don't feel right I feel like puking and being sick I want to the doctor and got amoxicillin instead and I don't feel any better and I have a zoo trip tomorrow and it made me feel awful and even worse. I still feel kinds drunk and dizzy and like I may pass out and like I'm scared to fall asleep because i may die"


"I've had extreme hair loss. To the point of where I'm crying with this medicine, weight gain, and my face has broken out like it has never in my life. Over this and will never be taking again!"


"Late September of 2014 I began to get hormonal cystic acne around my mouth, cheeks and chin. I tried a lot of different methods before finally reaching the end of my desperation. I went to the dermatologist and he prescribed me bactrim. I have seen nothing but great results--better than I could have hoped for. I had read plenty of reviews about bactrim and read that many people started to see results within 3 months of use. I too saw major results within that time frame. Patience is the key when taking bactrim but from my experiences with it, I promise it will be what you're acne prone skin has been dreaming of!"


"So I was 18 years old at the time with my boyfriend at the time it was last summer and we had sex we used condoms most of times but the one time we decided not he was going to cum but he pulled out but we were scared he had pre cum so he got me plan b. It was the worse side effects It made me so sick and it made my period so heavy it made me dizzy I was bleeding so much and I was so bloated it made my period come early also but I missed my period 2 months after that but I was beyond happy I got my period it worked for me I was beyond lucky it did. It may not work for everyone God has a plan for you Please be careful having sex especially if you are young I learned from my mistake"


"I am 26 years old and have suffered depression since I was a teenager. Over the years my depression has gotten worse - I was having 'breakdowns' more frequently and for longer periods (at least twice a year, and I was out of action for a month or two at a time). I became extremely depressed at the beginning of this year and was suicidal. As a nurse, I am a terrible patient and refused to be admitted. With some negotiation with my GP, I was put on Pristiq 150mg and Mirtazepine 30mg daily. It has taken a few months but I am finally feeling like 'me' again. I can honestly say I have had zero side effects with Pristiq. Without the aid of this medication I can honestly say I don't think I'd be here today."


"For those of you having trouble paying for lyrica, my doctor recommended I use the prescription card they offer on their website. . Hope this helps!"


"Not good for me, migraines were terrible and had tongue swelling. I went on to Stratarra which I found better"


"I  was experiencing severe back pain, in which I was barely able to turn my head to the right or the left. I did an extensive research and found out that the probable cause was my prostate.  I consulted with my Doctor who confirmed that it was my prostate.  I asked my Doctor to explain the connection between my back and neck pain, but she got irritated.  She prescribed Flomax, which has been a nightmare for me.  After taking the Flomax I was able to pee more freely, which has been a problem for me.  Now I cannot hold my urine for long when I want to pee. Secondly, I do have a dry orgasm.    did some research and found out that Flomax will do this.  It is irreversible. Based on reviews here, it confirms my fears."


"I have taken the drug for about 6 years with positive results for seizures.  The seizures have subsided to about 1-2 partial complex seizures per month.  I do go through periods of depression, especially when the prescibed amount is changed.  I'm currently taking 1200 mg in the AM and 1500 mg PM.  It's probably the best seizure medication I've taken to date, and I've been on almost all of them at some point in my life over the past 30 years or so."


"My Doctor put me one 100 mgs once in the morning and I could tell a huge difference in the way I felt, for the first time I felt like I could breathe, I could see colors again, the tree's, the flower's everything changed from grey to vivid brightness, however this effect was not immediate. I was taking 120 mg's of Cymbalta, 2 60 mg caps. a day, when this was the medicine I was one for years, I fought a good fight with doctor's over years and years. They were telling me I was Bi-Polor and I believed them. It took one great doctor 15 minutes to change my life. I have been on Pristiq 100 mg's for going on 3 years know and I love life again, I can't wait to wake up early in the morning and watch the sunrise and I found out that I wasn't bipolor"


"I've been taking this pill for 6 years and it has worked wonders! I've never spotted, my cramps are milder then before I took it, I rarely have a blemish, never gained weight and for the past 2 years I've personally been having sex without a condom and never had a pregnancy scare (I don't know if it will be the same for everyone so use a condom!). Overall I suggest this pill to many of my close friends because my sex drive is still high and they see how I've never had a mood swing, or bloated."


"I have had a persistent cough now for two weeks that wakes me up 8 times at night. This is the second time that I have had this cough medicine prescribed to me. It is by far the best Cough medicine that I have ever taken."


"I took Simponi for 8 months before stopping to get pregnant with my son. All of my symptoms had disappeared and I was 100% flare up free.
However, after having my little guy and starting the Simponi injections again I have not had any relief to my psoriasis and have experienced 2 flare ups even after upping my dose to every 3 weeks. How can it have worked so well and now not well at all. I have requested an appointment with my rheumatologist to discuss other biologic medicines."


"I've been taking this pill for over a year and I have literally had all the side effects that are listed. I've felt so depressed and moody ever since taking this pill and I never use to be like that. I strongly recommend to not take this med if you typically feel nauseous a lot or if you have terrible periods like me. I have gained about 15 pounds from this med and I always feel bloated. Switching to something different tomorrow."


"Had to stop 4 days in. Worst bloating ever! My clothes would fit me by the third day. It was so bad it took me 2 years before I considered any form of bc again."


"I have had to come off Fluoxetine due to severe pains in my back , hips and legs. It's been 4 weeks and still getting the pain.   So worried I've damaged myself for good.  Don't know what to do ! Doctor has put me on Naproxen for the pain, but how long do I take this for!? , has anyone else experienced this? Every time I come off naproxen I get the pain straight back again. Making me so unhappy."


"I only suffer from RLS at night. I took carpidopa levodopa for about 1 year and then it was no longer enough. My Dr told me to try Requip. I took one pill and had the worst headache ever even the next morning and my jaw and teeth hurt horribly. I read reviews on Mirapex and ask my Dr if I could try it. I've been on it for 3 months with no side effects and can rest all night with zero movement. Before, my husband said I would run all night in bed.  Mirapex is a wonderful drug for RLS. I'm so thankful I discovered it!"


"I am on day 3 of Lialda. The first day I took all 4 pills with breakfast. Did the same on day 2. Day 2 I had severe diarrhea and chills and headache. I felt like I had the flu. That night I did the Canasa suppository. Woke up several times in the night but did not go to the bathroom. Day 3 woke up with severe headache and mild diarrhea. I decided that I would take 2 Lialda's  with breakfast. I started feeling a little better. It is now night 3 and I just took 2 Lialda's with dinner. Headache is not as severe. I am hoping that by day 7 I feel normal again. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2003. I have not had a flare since 2006 until recently."


"I've been taking it 0.5 mg before sleep for almost 3 months now and no epileptic seizures and I sleep well also , but sometimes I feel I would have a seizure so I take 1 mg instead of 0.5 because I only have seizures when I'm sleeping,  I wish it stay working and I have no seizures till the end of my life because they are the most terrifying thing for me"


"I have been on Gilenya since February of this year. So far it is great. Some days my body pain is a bit more but not 100% sure its the medicine or just the MS. I am thrilled to get to take this so far..especially because its a pill and not a shot."


"I wanted to try this pill because I was diagnosed with Severe Anemia. I'm trying to save my Hemoglobin not get rid of it. I didn't bleed for the first 3 weeks, now I can't stop bleeding... Huge clots, massive cramps, totally gross, and a continuous headache.  I can't sleep and I crave junk food all the time. I'm almost done with my 3rd month and I bleed every day. Pregnancy is not an issue in my case, I'm just trying another method in order not to have my period so much. Camrese fail!"


"I thought I had the flu. Long story short, too late to treat so I was sent home with cough meds. I was offered codeine but that stuff never worked for me so I asked if there was anything else. I had mentioned that I had allergies as well so he gave me this. I felt so much better within an hour of the first dose. No drowsiness for me but I don't get drowsy with Benadryl either so I wasn't expecting it."


"I was diagnosed with a bladder infection and had been given the script for Macrobid. Right after taking the first pill I had the worst headache that NOTHING would help. I did take a 2nd pill and that about put me down with the headache. I took Advil, Tylenol. I ended up taking a Tramadol which helped a little. I felt very weak, out of sorts, nausea, NO appetite, gassy stomach and my neck hurt like crazy. Over all I felt like I had a real bad case of the flu. I also want to mention that I had extreme anxiety. I am already OCD and this medication magnified everything. I would rather suffer from the bladder infection than go through this again. I thought Bactrim was bad. The ONLY thing Macrobid helped with was my low grade fever."


"Under the supervision of a psychiatrist I ran the gambit of SSRIs

from Prozac to Zoloft with only mild improvements. Cymbalta proved at 120mgs to be wonderful. My insurance was a buzzkill by limiting me to 60mgs but we tried Celexa as an adjunct with similar but not total benefit. Taken with breakfast the change within an hour is dramatic, and missing a dose or two is traumatic. My only anxiety now is God forbid I am ever to go without my Cymbalta. It helped me through 10 chemo sessions, especially with the resulting neuropathy. Perhaps it will fall to a tier 1 med and I can resume 120mgs... There is hope."


"Taclonex seemed to work the first day or two, but then nothing plus, it is greasy and very expensive. "


"I tried taking the Depo shot and I was on my period for 6 months straight. I told my doctor who suggested Yaz.  I have been taking it for 4 years and here are the things I have noticed after a long term use. Tiredness, Spotting, Weight gain (went from 105 to 127) but then again that's not as bad as it could be. I have stayed active taking kick boxing and running. Appetite Increase- since taking it I have felt like I should eat and eat and eat. "


"Got the cocktail in the ER shortly after I felt  anxious  & jittery, I just wanted to get IV out could not get comfortable got real tired. It wore off about 1 hour or so later but it was blah never again."


"Had an accident Jan. 11th I believe I was ovulateing because it was 3 days after my period took plan the very next day within the 24 hour time frame. Experienced nausea and very light to very bad cramps for about 2 weeks when I started to to have very light brownish discharge on the third week it lasted about 5 days at first Ibthought it was implantation bleeding because I never got what I consider a" real period " all I had was brown discharge. About 2 weeks later I have taken about 3 pregnancy all negative I think all the stress I was experienced just caused me to not have a normal period. The pill has worked for me but I wouldn't want to go through this again getting on some type of birth control soon."


"I read a lot of terrible reviews about LoLo before I started it and it scared me to death because this was my first experience with the pill. I think most people who have a bad experience want everyone to know and people who have good experience just assume that's how it should be, so they don't review. That being said, I have been on LoLo for 6 months and it has been amazing. I didn't have any weird side effects besides breast tenderness. I had weird bleeding all during my first month or two but now I don't have a period at all. I would definitely recommend."


"I was optimistic when starting this medication for uncontrollable anxiety. I have previously tried Lexapro and Zoloft with success and haven't needed any medication for several years. I had a horrible experience with Celexa even at only 10mg. After my first dose I immediately felt bad. I dreaded taking it every night due to the body twitching and anxiety producing effects I felt within 45 min of the dose. Eventually I was having anxiety attacks everyday as well as feeling generally anxious all day. I had to discontinue it after 1 week due to the worst panic attack I've ever had. The withdrawal effects were horrendous, too--flu like."


"I've been trying to find a birth control that works with my body. Trinessa is not it. Ever since I've been taking it I've noticed I have less energy, I'm incredibly irritable, and I've gained weight even though I've been working out and watching my food intake. Beyond frustrating. Then there's also the nausea. I have three pills left and I chucked it into the garbage. It helps with acne, and to not get pregnant. It gets a 2"


"I've had it for a year and three months and it was alright up until I couldn't feel the string anymore and now I'm having pregnancy symptoms. It was very painful during insertion. I will be getting it taken out due to pregnancy. But it's was a good birth control until now."


"I had surgery to repair a torn labrum in my left hip as well as severe damage to my cartilage. It was an incredibly painful surgery and was prescribed the 10/325 hydrocodone (norco) for my pain. One tablet every 4-6 hours the first 2 weeks post op helped incredibly with the pain. I was given another prescription for the same thing for my PT (lasting 4-6 months post op). I no longer took them regularly, only before/after PT which could be incredibly painful. 1-2 tablets did the job, providing incredible relief from pretty severe pain. Only negative side effect I experienced was itching, particularly when I would take 2 tablets (20 mg). However, 2 tablets provided wonderful pain relief and also relaxed me mentally. Thumbs up."


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"I have been taking Loestrin 24 for a little over a year now. Everything about it was almost great. I have short light periods, no spotting, and mood swings are pretty low. The biggest downside to Loestrin is that I gained 20 pounds while on the pill. I'm switching to Alesse after my last pack is finished."


"Started yesterday. IR 300mg 3x daily.
Within thirty minutes, I'm laughing with joy, unbelievable!

Cured.

Years of zyprexa, abilify, Celexa, depakote, Ativan, etc, and.. Wow.

I can finally admit it. I have bipolar disorder.

Nothing else. Not anxiety. Calm. Quiet and calm head. No depression  or mania. I want to feel and look my best all the time.

And it only took a naturally occurring element, abundant in our universe.. To flip the switch.

Although there is no cure. Just how I feel."


"My step-son, who is 13 now, has been taken Aripiprazole 2 Mg for over a year now. We have noticed big positive changes - he is able to focus more and is a lot more talkative. He is doing very well in school. So far, he has not gained much weight, but I did notice that he basically doesn't have breaks when it comes to food. However, portioning out his food is definitely worth the benefits of the medication."


"I've been on this medication for about 3 months and so far have had no negative side effects (with the exception of some fatigue)! My acne is clearing up, it's an effective contraceptive, and, to my surprise, I've actually lost weight. Also, my periods are well regulated and much shorter. I switched from the Depo-Provera shot and have been so happy on this pill since."


"The first day it is very itchy and the second day it was bearable. On day three I was itching inside as well. The remainder of the four days were a tad bit better. There was still itching but I knew that by day 5 my yeast infection was gone. The cooling wipes helped a little too. It was worth the pain that I went through. Ladies hang in there if you can!"


"I’ve only gone through a pack and a half but this is much better than the Generess FE I was on a few years ago. The Gineress made me extremely nauseous all day long and gave me horrible acne after only one month which I never had before so even years later I was reluctant to start taking birth control again.

 The only major side effect I’ve experienced was diarrhea every morning as soon as I woke up but that went away as soon as my body adjusted more to the hormones. I also have a very sensitive digestive system so diarrhea is very normal for me.

Already being overweight I was concerned about the potential for weight gain or it preventing me from loosing weight with diet and exercise but I’ve actually lost weight."


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"I am on my final week of active pills on my first package, I have had more bleeding in these three months on this pill than I would have had with a normal, monthly cycle. Beginning with week 5, I had 16 days of active bleeding. The rest of the time there is always some evidence of bleeding when I use the restroom. I wanted less bleeding, not more. I don't have any other side effects."


"I have been using alprostadil 20mg. I find the single injection pack takes a lot longer to use and puts you off with changing needles etc. With the new dual chamber units with the screw tops so much quicker and easier."


"Dying right now from the itching and discomfort. Way worse then original symptoms. Just popped an Azo... I'm so uncomfortable.. If you have a solution please help!"


"Okay. So I joined the military and they recommended this form of birth control to me because "it was supposed to stop your period" there were " no side effects" literally I bled for over a year and maybe 3 months of the entire year I would get a week break. Literally not even worth it. I would bleed so much, my mood swings were terrible, the depression was horrible and I would not recommend this to anyone. I'm currently on skyla IUD and I find it Sooo much better. I did not get pregnant on this form of birth control mainly because I didn't even want to have sex. It kills your sex drive, makes you feel like you're going insane. 3 days after getting it removed is when I finally stopped bleeding and I felt like complete different person."


"Havent had even a mild depressive episode since and it worked right away. However, I have not been on it for a while as its a small sample size. Amazingly not really any significant side effects."


"I've and toenail fungus for almost 15 years. I tried all the OTC and home remedies. I finally tried terbinafine daily for almost 3 months. I had an upset stomach and a metallic taste in my mouth but got used to it and it appeared to go away.
To my surprise my big toe nail became very shiny and clear but I still was skeptical. Almost two months went by and I noticed my smaller nails were pink. I couldn't believe it. I was so used to these ugly things that I guess I never really looked at them. The two smallest nails I'm still not sure if they'll come in so I didn't give the rating a 10. I'm going to go a few more months to make sure. We'll see but I have hope."


"I have suffered for many years with AS and Degenerative Disc disease. With all the NSAIDs, Methotrexate, and pain killers I developed ulcers in my esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Thankfully my Doctor decided to switch me to Morphine because it is easier on the system. Now I take 60 mg MS Contin twice a day and 4 to 6mg Dilaudid as needed for breakthrough pain. The plus is that the ulcers have all healed and although the pain is not totally gone it is very manageable. The minus is that I have had to gradually increase my dosage over the years because your body learns to tolerate it. Adjusting to a new dose can take a little while and it causes constipation (Benifiber works great)."


"This completely broke me out in fluid filled hives all over my heck, chest, shoulders, back, etc. I assume I am allergic to one of the hormones in it. As soon as I stopped taking it, the acne and hives went away. As for a time frame, I took it for 3 days when the acne started. Stopped after a month. Took another month for the acne to completely go away. This could just be me, because I tried the IUD next and was the 1% of women that it didn't work for - my body expelled it and wouldn't allow it to stay in place. However, I would not recommend this pill to a friend."


"I have been on many medications but have felt indifferent about them as I never really saw my symptoms improving or worsening. I just always felt horrible and accepted that this was my life with chronic illness! I feel so strongly about how wonderful Humira is that I had to write my first review. Humira changed my life in less than two months. I am an active student athlete and have never felt healthier than I do now! I recommend it to anyone and everyone who suffers. I know people respond differently to meds but as much as it has helped me, I think it is more than worth a try. I ended up on Humira because my insurance would not cover Remicaid or Cimzia. I am SO glad it worked out the way it did."


"First time taking Estaryella and it is not good. I started taking birth control to help with my cramping I get in my thighs only, I'm not sexually active, no kids.  First day of taking the pill yesterday,  it helped my mood swing's but brought on the cramping and made it worse. Very intense pain. Will probably go to doctor to switch if it doesn't get better. Worst 1st time birth control using experience."


"I used to struggle in the washroom. And was scared when I know I had a bowel movement. I would cry because I was scared it would hurt. Everyone suggested me to try Dulcolax because of the amount of pain I go through. I used the suppository. At first after buying it I was hesitant because I didn't want it not to work and be in pain again. But it worked pretty well. I would recommend this to anyone who is struggling. Trust me I felt like I fought a war every time I went to the washroom. And this time it didn't."


Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"After two days of taking Tylenol Day and Tylenol Night my nose is in constant run. In the old days, when Drixoral was available usually, one pill would would eliminate cold symptoms for 12 hours."


"I started the medication 7/21.  I had to change taking at night time as I was so tired & nauseous. I'm so disappointed as I'm the only one who is not losing weight.  5'2" 222lb. I have all the side affects of the medication (nauseous, tired, slight headache(gone now) & no appetite). Overall I eat pretty healthy & not a lot, so I don't understand why no weight loss (I'm eating even less now). I am female, 54, so menopause & thyroid issues are not helping, but I was so hopeful. Anyone else not have success?? Medication is pricey & side affects for not working..... I go up to the 3.0 dose Friday... still hoping."


"i am using victoza about 6 weeks and its a magic medicine, i am taking .6 every morning and my appetite is under control, i am really watching my diet and healthy controlled portions helped me to loose 14Kg in 6 weeks.. facing the side effects Nausea, dizziness,but it worth facing it because i am really fed up of my wight problem, i don't have to use Insulin injection any more.. and my sugar levels are between 115 - 140 fasting and 160-190 after meal.. I will continue with Victoza..."


"I was prescribed this after a nervous breakdown while an inpatient at the hospital. I have zero side effects, well perhaps I'm a bit more "flighty". It does not numb me like other meds have done in the past. I feel like I'm living my life again and enjoying my loved ones. I'm on 20 mg I hope the doctor will increase to 30 because I feel near the finish line but not 100% there yet."


"I got the implanon put in August 2012 at my 6 week postpartum check. It does what is says help prevent pregnancy. My only complaint is the weight gain that I've had and to trouble it is to lose it. While on the implanon my periods were irregular But light. I'm getting the Nexplanon hopefully in a few weeks see how it goes."


"Have been on Gilenya just shy of 2 years with no relapses. My last MRI showed no new lesions, no active lesions, and some lesions decreasing in size. I love this medicine in that it allows me to be in denial about my MS. Prior to starting Gilenya, I was on Copaxone for 3 years, which was less effective, and during that time I experienced 5-6 immediate post-injection reactions that were scary and exhausting. My neurologist told me that Gilenya will change the way we think about MS. I'm looking forward to long term data on Gilenya's effectiveness, and enjoying life in spite of my diagnosis. This medicine works for me."


"I was on Alysena for PMDD and one month the pharmacy gave me Alesse instead. I don't know why, but I felt worse and it was immediate. Technically they are the same, but I can say that for me, I felt very paranoid and anxious. No thanks.

But please know that Alysena cured my PMDD. I was almost at the end of my rope when I started it, and then the emotional symptoms I%u2019d had for years disappeared. My particular hormonal imbalance was completely righted by this medication. I really hope other women out there who are suffering will consider it and get some relief."


"After reading all of the horrific side effects (hair loss being the big one for me) I decided to look up the rate of this side effect. The answer? 2%
Take all the bad reviews with a grain of salt, knowing it's typically what drives a person to write a review in the first place. Onto the details

I'm taking Topirimate 75mg for migraines (occipital neuralgia). I was instructed by my doctor to take my medication in the evening, that was a majority of the "foggy" feeling will be while I'm sleeping. I do notice I begin to start getting a little disoriented, but that's completely gone by morning. I stopped drinking since the risk of kidney stone is (slightly) higher. I make sure to drink more water, and Gatorade occasionally."


"I have been on this pill for almost 2 months with non-stop bleeding. I have maybe had 3 or 4 days total where I wasn't bleeding and during that time my discharge was thick with a foul odor. I have never had any problem with my discharge nor odor. I'm hoping my period will straighten out after 3-4 months. As far as weight goes, it's helped to trim inches in what seems to be all the right places. I took before/after pics because I'm also diet/exercising for my polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and I've noticed a huge difference and change in my body in just 2 months. I'm hoping in time my period will ease up because if not, I can't keep this up. The point of the pill was to help with irregular periods, PCOS and prevent pregnancy."


"I got my life back after Botox!"


"I've tried my fair share of birth control options, the pill, NuvaRing, Mariana, and now nexplanon. Of them all nexplanon is the absolute worst. I'm getting it removed after 9 months. I was expecting  the irregular periods (that was three  10 day long periods in two months regularly, bleeding for 42 days straight the first menstrual cycle after the insertion) the things that made this birth control intolerable were the mood swings since having it, I'm always either mad or depressed never happy, I'm always tired and I've gained 25lbs even though I've been working out and eating healthy. Other birth controls made me lose weight this one is awful, the only good things are I didn't get pregnant, I don't have to remember to take it, and it's not painful"


"I just wanted to say that i have been on Lunesta over 2 years.  Works like a charm, exactly as advertised.  For me anyways.  As far as the taste goes, no longer bothersome for me.  Someone told me ginger works great for taking the taste away, give it a whirl if that is all you hate about it.  I love it, saved my life."


"It took my gynecologist nearly forty minutes to place the liletta. I am 21, no kids, and I have a narrower than average cervical opening. I think this is why it took so long for him to place it and why it was so painful for me. It was literally the worst pain I've ever experienced. I was in tears the entire time. Today is only the second day I've had it, and the light bleeding I had has been reduced to very slight brown spotting. The cramps are making it hard for me to want to keep the IUD though. Pre-IUD, on the first day of my period I'd get cramps so horrible I'd be nauseous and couldn't eat anything. Well, immediately after IUD insertion I started having similar severe cramps that have yet to go away and nothing has given me relief."


"Just turned 40.  Periods have been extremely heavy w/ clots galore and horrible cramps since high school. I've tried 4 different types of birth control pills, tried the depo shot, and tried Mirena; nothing worked. I feel like when studies say "9 out of 10 people" that I'm always the one person it didn't work for, whatever "it" may be. Doc said to try tranexamic acid first and if it doesn't work, to consider an ablation before considering a hysterectomy. I'll try to rate this on a pros and cons scale. PROS: My period got slightly less heavier midway thru the second day, but not light by any means. CONS: extreme dizziness, numbness in face and hands, severe sharp pains in my abdomen. Not willing to do this monthly. Guess ablation's next. :("


"I am on my third month on this medication. I started with 10 mg per day and now take 20.
My copay is so high I will only be able to take this until I exhaust all means of samples given by Dr's.
For the first time in a year I can say I feel pretty normal. I had to cut back to ten Mg for a couple of weeks and was crying almost daily.
I have nausea, headaches and cravings for sweets. Have gained three pounds!"


"This pulled me right out of the zombie state the mood stabilizer   antidepressant combination had put me in. I still have swings, but they're not as deep or as long, and my mania is still stifled enough that it's productive rather than destructive."


"Started taking Saxenda on Friday, so only 3 days in so far. However, ever time I eat I feel ill. Now I am experience stomach pain. Not for sure if its built up gas, or constipation. I don't want to  be a Plus size is, so I guess I will loose weight."


"I honestly didn't realize that I was constipated because I would have a bowel motion once a day. I went into the GI for a different issue and when I left I was told I was actually, "full of poop" and that is why I was having the initial issue. Since being on the medication I do not feel bloated or achy anymore, something I hadn't really paid attention to, to begin with. But, with this medication I actually GO to the bathroom like I should.
I workout everyday - running, cardio, weight training... and this has made it a little difficult for that. Just because I like to work out in the morning and that is actually the worst part of the day for me with this medication.
I will continue taking this just because it makes me feel so much better!"


"Today is day 9 on Contrave. On day 1 I felt a reduction of my carb cravings and have been able to make better choices food-wise 99% of the time since then. I am after knee surgery so am unable to do any exercise but began 177.8 and today I was 173: a 4.8 pound loss in just over a week -- pretty amazing.

IMPORTANT: Contrave blocks ALL narcotics: no pain-killer or muscle relaxant CAN work -- valium, morphine, delaudid  etc. This was a scary side-effect when I wound up in the emergency room, so just be aware. I was on day 2 when that happened and had to stop and start again post-surgery/pain killers.

Slight nausea after pill 2 yesterday (day 8), otherwise really vivid dreams, a bit of sleep disturbance but no other side effects."


"There are various manufacturer of clonazepam. I always made sure to stay with the same manufacturer. However, a week into taking the pills from my new prescription I started to feel very ill. I still had several pills from my previous refill because I only required  1/2 of the 0.5 mg. It was prescribed for me for chronic neck pain. The manufacturer changed the ingredients and now I have been suffering for months to find a replacement to no avail. It's been working well for years but right now the horrible effects I'm getting I don't think I'd recommended to any one. Please try every option before having to suffer the consequences in the long run."


"They work well enough to calm down  spasm  to where I can be mobilized.. Walk, bend, play with my family... And take care of them as well.."


"I've been taking Topamax for over 3 years and the only side effect I experienced was an initial weight loss of about 15lbs. If there was any cognitive difficulty, memory loss, difficulty remembering words, etc., I didn't notice, as it was worse when I was experiencing a migraine. Before taking Topamax I would have a headache for months, with no relief. After I started taking Topamax the migraines were down to 3 month. My Dr. started me on a dose of 25mg, 2 X day and titrated me to 100mg 2 X day. Unfortunately, the Topamax no longer seems to be effective and on my next visit I will ask my Dr. to either increase the dosage or to prescribe a different medicine. Also, I have to agree with another post I saw, I am always freezing!"


"I had been taking Requip 2 mg. ER for about 3 years. The effects were inconsistent and I was forced to supplement with 1 mg tablet before bed and when I flew or traveled by car.  I consulted with the sleep clinic which is certified for restless leg treatment. I was prescribed Horizant 600 mg 1/day and instructed to wean myself from the Requip, .5 mg 3x/day for three days, then two a day for three days then one a day for three days. The first night of Horizant and the reduced Requip was a nightmare of involuntary leg and arm movement, my entire body twisting and turning. However, remainder of my Requip withdrawal and taking the Horizant was a beautiful experience.  I slept better than I have in years. My sciatica pain also went away!"


"I drank all kinds of medications like Trileptal, Lamictal now I am on 3000 Keppra and still had seizures, but my doctor said don't do surgery I will give you Vimpat. 10% out 100 people took this and it helped. He was right I still had episodes even with 200mg Vimpat but it simply went away for about 6 months now. It does give you loss of hair and feeling depressed but also an important thing to do is watch what you eat. "


"I got my UTI early. When I first took the medicine I got a light headache but I didn't think nothing of it. After taking the second pill, my whole body started aching, hot flashes, fever, everything. It was so bad that I wasn't about to take care of my child. My husband tried to help but there was nothing he could do. I stayed up until 4 am because of the tossing and turning to get comfortable. This medicine needs to go."


"I started Mekena at week 16 after my Dr recommended it d/t my history of pre term labor at 33 and 35 weeks where my water would break for unknown reasons. I am a healthy woman I do not drink or smoke. I took this injection for 19 weeks and experienced headaches and pain/bruising/itching at the injection site. I made it to 34 weeks and my water broke in the morning while I was getting ready for work. 19 weeks of dealing with this pain and not to mention the hefty price tag and my baby is still in the NICU. MEKENA DID NOT WORK FOR ME!!"


"I've been on this for a year at 20mg and am so happy I chose to do so.  I was so down; couldn't sleep, not present in the moment, constantly worrying, etc.  I was very skeptical of any SSRI and prefer to go "natural" so I resisted.  Over a year later I feel like I have a new lif, a better future, am a better employee, spouse, parent, etc.

I suggest using an "all the above" approach as part of a strategy to combat depression.  Involve a good counselor who has similar values, exercise, eat well, rest, be around supportive people, do something spiritual consistently.  I did this and my world changed for the better.  I hope it is sustainable."


"This medicine is everything. I take this and within an hour I'm in the bathroom. Once I take the pill I drink a whole bottle of water and it helps a whole lot better.  Usually go 2-3 times when I take the medicine. This medicine has saved my life."


"I took 2 at bed time and slept once I woke up I had to use the bathroom which is a good thing. I love it"


"but makes me feel dizzy."


"I got Skyla inserted March 15th, which was the 5th day of my period. It was suggested I get it inserted while on my cycle due to the fact that I've never had children and during your cycle your cervix is supposed to open up some. Insertion hurt like hell I groaned in pain that was the absolute worst pain I've experienced (I've had my nipples pierced and a foot tattoo which are pretty painful but the insertion tops that!), I got so hot afterwards and light headed I had to sit there for a minute while the nurse got me water. Haven't had any side effects besides constant spotting like I haven't stopped bleeding since the insertion, its March 25th so I've had additional bleeding for a week and half going on two weeks. I HOPE IT STOPS SOON!!"


"I take this pill for back pain. I have bulging and degenerative disks, I am 30 yo female. I have been on this medication for about 5 years or so give or take a few months and it works great. When I have the medication in my system I feel no pain what so ever, however, I must warn new patients who are just starting this medication. Try not to up the dose to much because the withdraw is horrible. When you are running low and you know you can't get none right away its best too ween yourself off as much as possible. "


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


"This made my acne worse. I used it for a few weeks and stopped. Acne got better after just a few days."


"No more! Everything upsets me on this Med! Always irate , temperamental. DRY MOUTH so bad - had 4 teeth pulled . Cry cry cry . I'm so angry "" doc " never  listened / shame on you all of you , it's my body & you ruined it forever!!!!!!!!!!!!"


"I have been on Lexapro 5mg (yes that's it) for over 3 months now and I'm ready to throw in the towel. First, let me say my anxiety has been greatly reduced. But at what cost? I am a zombie-I have no motivation to do anything and I'm always in a foggy state. My performance at work has greatly suffered, along with my cognitive ability. Social anxiety has gotten worse only because I'm a recluse - just too tired and unmotivated to interact with people! Frequent and strong anhedonia. I wouldn't advise you not to try lexapro- it is well regarded and often effective. But be cautious as doctors don't get that there are side effects to this besides sexual ones. I felt the same after one week as I do now but I was continually told it would go away"


"I had my Mirena implanted on April 12th of this month. The exam was uncomfortable, the measuring part was a little painful and the actual implant was the easiest. Didn't even feel it! I had to ask was it in. Cramped a little that night and went to work the next morning.
Noticed some spotting with more cramping. Nothing that stopped or slowed me down at work though. However after about 48 hours of having the implant I began to feel nauseous. And the following day I felt mean one minute, and normal the next. Mood swings!
Ok so I can deal with all of that. But I noticed my stomach began to bulge out of nowhere. I mean my son is 7 months old and I'd did pretty good with losing my baby weight. Now I look pregnant! "


"ED following very high blood pressure and just too much work/stress.  Early days on Cialis but so far very promising with no apparent side effects, just able to perform properly again - a great relief! 1 x 5mg per day, 54, 110kgs, reasonable shape."


"Very quickly effective in lowering blood pressure. Seems to have few side effects."


"It's a life saver for me.  Chronic sinus problem that occurs twice a year.  Slight stomach issues after initial dose.  Knocks out brain fog.  Had the best night sleep in months.  Always take with food, and you will have no issues.  Made me feel 90% better 24 hours after initial dosage.  Use with Flonase to open passages to help get it all.  Only thing that works for my sinus problems."


"I went to the doctor because I was having anxiety/stress issues. I was getting along with any of my co-workers, I was crying at work for no reason, and I just wasn't myself. I had never taken any prescription medicine before Zoloft. My doctor said she thought I had anxiety, and maybe depression. I was prescribed 50mg Zoloft to start for a few weeks. I was supposed to move up to 100mg, but the 50mg are doing just fine. I have been on Zoloft for about three months now, and I do no have any side effects, nor did I when I first started. I was also prescribed Xanax as needed, but I haven't even had to take any since I started the Zoloft."


"I have been on Lamictal for hmm... ~5 months now. I feel it has seriously been one of the most helpful things in my life. I feel very present to the moment, mostly calm, and overall.. content. It basically just improves my personality. Some side effects though. Terrible memory. Seriously. My perception of time is all out of whack too. I said I have been taking it for only 5 months but that is so hard to believe! It feels like I've on it for at least a year. Oh well. I still like it because lifestyle doesn't require a sharp memory. If your lifestyle does require sharpness I advise against taking this."


"This is the only medication that works for me!"


"Dilaudid has been the only medicine that would alleviate the extreme pain when passing kidney stones. I have been through it 5 times and doctors have prescribed several different things and nothing worked except for Dilaudid. It never made me feel stoned or euphoric and I was able to function normally without pain."


"Topamax worked great to prevent migraines, however the side effects that I experienced were not worth the prevention. I experienced numbness and tingling in my extremities, severe problems with word retrieval, a complete inability to focus or concentrate, anxiety, agitation, severe mood issues (I became very angry and upset at the smallest of things). But what finally did me in was severe epigastric pain, nausea, dizziness and disorientation that came about suddenly and was persistent until I titrated myself off the medication after a visit to the urgent care. As soon as I got off Topamax, the migraines were back every day and I question which was worse - the migraines or the side effects. "


"My experience with Ativan (lorazepam) has been one I've come to love and set the bar high when it comes to sleep. I developed insomnia as a result of having to take opioid medication for my CRPS/RSD in addition of the fact that I'm slowly recovering from the death of my best friend who passed in 2010. I have been on every insomnia medicine there is. My current regimen of the normal opiate and muscle relaxants, one to 1.5 grams of Keppra, 555mg valerian root, 10mg of melatonin, 25mg of amitriptyline, and adding up to 4mg of Ativan, depending on the next day's tasks. Works like a charm every night. "


"51 year old female 5"2 207 and pretty unhealthy. Last resort as I have tried a bunch of options except for surgery. Now the good bad and ugly I lost 56 pounds better blood work. Bad a little tired at first . Overall a great experience."


"My son is on Vyvanse, now so am I. First, my head is clear for the first time ever. No 90 mile an hour uncontrollable though, no wondering ideas, no day dreaming. I don't feel drugged. In fact, I feel drugged when I'm not on medicines now. I didn't know what it was like to be "normal" prior to this medicine. The only issue I have is the stomach problems. Some slight stomach pain and bowel issues. I also stopped drinking caffeine and have adjusted my diet to be more well balanced. It's helped a lot. If you're new to Vyvanse, don't drink caffeine! Water only, and adjust your diet for high protein in the morning, it's a must.  Change your diet and quick."


"Cryselle was the first birth control pill prescribed to me by my gynecologist. I was only on it for a little over two weeks when she advised me to make a switch to a different pill. I had some serious nausea, even throwing up on one occasion. It also seemed to make my migraines worse (I have chronic migraine to begin with) & I had some consistent spotting & mood swings. I did however notice a slight improvement in my acne & did not have any weight gain. I'm sure that everyone's body works differently but this is how my body reacted to Cryselle."


"I was 2 days into a horrible outer ear infection (swimmer's ear).  Tylenol and ibuprofen did nothing for pain.  My friend said to check with doctor about getting numbing drops.  It fills the ear and feels funny since ear feels full anyhow but does help with the knife in the ear feeling pain and throbbing."


"Using 40 mg every AM & 20-40 mg as needed for at five years, it’s my saving grace in most everyday situations that can cause panic or anxiety. I used benzos for 15+ years with a strong dependency, I honestly thought I’d never get off them, until Propranolol. One dose in the morning carries me through to lunch, and only if needed do I take more. The ER version lowered my pulse below 55, even at the lowest dose, and honestly it didn’t work half as well. Maybe it’s mind over matter but I start to feel relief from panic or anxiety within 15 minutes and I’m fine within a half hour at most. My advice to everyone-less is more, if you dose daily try a larger dose in the morning & half doses as needed, too much and you’ll be drowsy"


"I was prescribed Bactrim 2x a day for 30 days, for Staph Infection. However, after taking it for about 7 days, I developed a rash. The rash did not itch, but started at my shoulders and went down to legs. I've now begun taking Benadryl to counteract symptoms. So far, it hasn't helped, rash still there. As far as the Staph infection, it looks a lot better."


"I have been on fluoxetine for 20 years now. This drug has done wonders for me - a life saver.

I tried to come off it once against the doctors advice - silly me!"


"I took Ortho Tricyclen for just over 5 years. Initially I noticed a lot of mood instability and I was behaving in ways that were very unusual for me. However this subsided within the first six months. Otherwise I had a relatively good experience, and my periods became so light that they almost stopped. However I was not doing well remembering to take the pills and recently switched to Mirena. Tricyclen is a great option if you are able to remember the pills on time!"


"I was born with high blood pressure and a slight arrhythmia. I've been taking atenolol since I was a kid, as soon as it was medically safe for a kid to be on a beta blocker, so I've been on it for about twenty years now. It works great for me. Might make me a bit drowsy, but I take it at bedtime for that reason.
Docs tried to take me off of it once because they worried about an interaction with albuterol for my asthma. Worst mistake of my life and I made them put me back on it.
For those worried about the above interaction between atenolol and albuterol, I did some research using scholarly articles and medical journals. Atenolol is a selective beta inhibitor and doesn't affect the same betas that albuterol increases. They're okay together."


"I have had chronic pancreatitis for 6 years and have to be careful about taking pain medicines because I'm a recovering alcoholic. In fact have to be careful about taking anything at all. But I was living in pain regularly and needed something for the chronic abdominal pain and the medicines given were a slippery slope for me. I was referred to a pain clinic where they set me up with Avinza. It has been a true blessing! I have no euphoria, drugged feeling, cravings or any problems or side effects with Avinza. It takes care of the pain for the full 24 hours, and I do have Percocet as needed for breakthrough. I have been on the regimen for several years now and have not had to increase the dose. It has given me my quality of life back."


"I am 22 and have suffered from migraines since I was 11. I finally got a primary doctor who would actually listen to me, I was prescribed this medication. The first night I took it I felt nothing so I figured no side effects. The next day I still was in pain and took my medication that night I had a very severe reaction to it and was taken to the ER... I felt like I had a million bugs crawling through my skin and I couldn't see clearly. I have friends who this has worked for but for me it did not"


"I have been using duac $33, as my topical ointment along with doxycilyn $10, for 5 days now. I have suffered from cystic acne for 17 years. I am so so happy with my results so far. I woke up this morning with still a few blemishes left, but all my redness has gone, the 'under skin bumps' are all gone, and my skin finally, does not hurt! I have had no side effects as yet. I am having the doxy pill in the morning and using duac at night after my nightly shower. My beauty routine is advance natural cleanser and Dr. Spiller toner and moisturizer. The moisturizer is oil based so it is really hydrating which is counteracting the dryness from duac. Please, do it! Try it! I am so happy. And its cheap."


"I love this. I had a really bad strep throat and I tried everything I can so one day after I came back from a Cody Simpson signing (I couldn't miss that!) me and my mom walked to a doctor and he suggested Biaxin and after 1 dose I was feeling so much better it's been 4 days and I'm all better and I haven't had any side effects! The only sad thing that happens while I was taking this was a day after I got it I had to miss a Justin Bieber concert with my friend (she went) because my parents didn't know if the side effects would affect me."


"I have been on medication for over 20 years to help with my mood and anxiety.  Some I stayed on for a few years and then I would change.  Some even less because of side effects.  I went on Sarafem after doing my own research and asked the Dr to prescribe it 2 months ago.  Thank goodness he did because this is the first time in as far back as I can remember that I actually feel happy every day.  Less mood swings.  I don%u2019t let things bother me as much as I did before.  I am honestly a happier person now.  This stuff honestly has changed my life."


"Bought today read entire box and decided to look up reviews. Gees, I read so many horror stories about this product. Scared me so bad I spent an hour looking at reviews and reading box about 5x. Twice I threw it back in the bag saying I'm getting a refund. But my curiosity got the best of me! I took Oval out and put in applicator. I then rubbed it on outer vagina to see if I felt any tingle or burn. Good good so I'm like ok go for it. I layed on my restroom floor and insert it pushing all way up as instructed until I could go no further. I literally felt the stopping point. Released and pulled out. I called my mom asking her stay on phone with me for 30 min waiting for the worst. Guess I'm lucky one - no problems"


"I am new at bc. I just had a baby in Nov. 2016 and got the shot in Dec. 2016 by Jan 16 I started spotting and I have my period now for two weeks non-stop. That has me in a terrible mood. Besides this no other complaints."


"My Doctor switched me to Hysingla 40mg from norcos 10/325 , and I'm in so much pain. I don't want to have to take anything, but I don't have a choice because of chronic pain. But I want to go back to Norcos. they work better!!"


"I started taking 40mg Lexapro daily about 6 years ago after several suicide attempts. It must be working because I'm still here but I still struggle with anxiety though it is more manageable with the Lexapro than without it."


"I have had AWFUL headaches, SEVERE mood swings, spotting every two weeks off and on, and HORRIBLE cystic acne. I've really had many acne problems and within a few weeks of taking this birth control, I had huge cysts of acne (two on my face and one on my chest). In case, you don't know cystic acne is basically a huge over sized painful pimple that can take up to 6 MONTHS to go away. Only 1 on my face has just recently gone down. I'm sick and nauseated all of the time and since I spot every now and then..I couldn't tell if I missed a period or not! "


"I took this for approximately a month for depression & anxiety. It definitely improved things; no more anxiety attacks or constant sad mood anymore. However, it did not help with my social anxiety whatsoever. Going out of the house has become a difficult task along with trying to converse with others as I become extremely uncomfortable and anxious. But, this medication greatly helped turn my mood and thinking around 180 degrees. The side effects have brought me to the point where I just cannot take it anymore. I will sleep 10+ hours and still feel exhausted, struggling to open my eyes. As mentioned, my mood is great now but I feel like I have less motivation to do anything and less emotion altogether. Did not work best for me."


"Hi. This did not work for me. I was fertile but not ovulating as I thought so. My partner had done his business inside. So the next morning I took plan b within 18 hours. I waited for my period, thought i was stressed and delayed my period. Then after 6 weeks I got a pregnancy test and it was positive. I am 40 years old and this was my first pregnancy. However I chose to not go through with it. Please don't rely on this. Anything can happen even at my age. Please use proper birth control methods. "


"I've been taking this medicine for about 1 year now. I think it is great. I have been able to do better in school, and focus more at work. I am also able to sit still, and not move around as much."


"I have been working for many years with one combination after another of medications for bi polar disorder. I was recently on oxcarbazapine and lithium which was great for a few months. Depression came back and I had unpleasant side effects with the oxcarbazapine. My doc added modafanil. It reduced the side effects and improved my depression. It also caused irritability. And caffeine made me restless even with a small amount."


"Feet ankles and legs still badly swollen each day."


"I got mine March 2016 and at first my period lasted a few days then it would stop and a couple days later it starts again. Now I'm not getting it. No serious complaints beside some minor headaches and increased hormone levels. I love it."


"While I was pregnant my psoriasis freaked out. It went all over my body. I could see a difference every day until it was gone. One of the only medicines that didn't set my skin on fire."


"I was lucky enough to get the "mild burning and/or itching". I literally had to put an ice pack on my crotch. The "mild burning" was a sensation I cannot even describe. I was absolutely miserable for about 3 hours.

I am still waiting for results, but I would recommend trying something else before this product. Save your vag the agony."


"I am in week 13 and taking Contrave as prescribed.  I am a middle aged male that weighed almost 300 pounds when I started taking this medicine.  So far I have lost 40 pounds.  Now this is not just Contrave.  I went all in, changed my eating habits (4000 calories a day to 1600) and walk 2 miles daily.  This is the best I have felt since getting out of the army 20 years ago.

No side effects noticed."


"This medicine works. Nothing else does."


"Hey!!

I was suffered by chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) past 5 months, So initially i consulted a dermatologist and he said "It's just a food reaction so he gave some drugs", after 1 week it got worse and I'm worried but continued to take the medicine he gave. Parallely I searched about urticaria in internet and understood I have CIU and started worried every night i got this hives, it was painful to sleep (all over body), after some days i got on my face and head its was stressful and physically and mentally. Again I approached my doctor he said "it's not easy to identify why this hives occur", and he gave zyrtec 10 msg drug i use to take after my night meal every day. Later a month i asked my self why i need take this rest of my lif"


"I got a month shot right when I was about to start period. Period ended up lasting about 12 days. I was told night sweats and menopausal symptoms would happen but I did NOT expect the suicidal urges (I've been diagnosed with depression but it was manageable before this shot), migraines - worst migraines I've ever experienced in my life, nausea, cankles. I've had to take roughly 5 days off of work just in the last 3 weeks and I may even lose my job. I am so irritable and cannot sleep for the life of me. I wake up at least 30 times a night. I'd rather have my excruciating menstrual cramps than go through this ever again. My body did NOT like this AT ALL!"


"I have had headaches for years and I could not find any medication that would work for me. The doctor put me on Imitrex 50mg and it works great. I get headaches about 4 days a month in the winter but I have huge increase in the summer (normal for migraine suffers) about 14 days. It does have some side effects for me but the benefit is greater than the side effects. I am also on antidepressants and high blood pressure medicine to see if it will lessen my pain. This is a newer treatment and most doctors say that they see an improvement in migraine suffers headaches (less headaches/less pain)."


"I've never had problems with my bowel movements. However, I just had to have surgery and was taking a narcotic - mostly to sleep at night.

I had a small bowel movement the third night home, but then felt horribly constipated.

It was almost worse than the operation.

It was painful, uncomfortable in my belly and bloating. I took olive oil, ate fruit, did all the things to get my body moving. I walked around for hours. Still, nothing.

Finally, my mother came over with The Phillips Milk of M and I took the largest amount. Nothing right away. I became frustrated and took another two tsp. about three hours into waiting.

Exactly six hours after I took the first dose my system finally kicked in - BIG TIME. It was really painful, but RELIEF."


"I hope people aren't deterred by other reviews on this site.  Typically people go online to leave bad reviews.

I, on the other hand, have had a GREAT experience with this birth control thus far. I have been on it for about a month and have had no side effects!  Before Mircette  I tried EVERYTHING- Sprintec, tri-sprintec, the patch, the ring, Yaz, etc.  A lot of pills made me very moody, anxious, depressed, or excessively fatigued.  Some pills made me very sick to my stomach.  Mircette has been awesome.  My hormonal acne has already cleared up, I don't get upset to my stomach at all, and I haven't experienced mood swings.  I am thrilled that I finally found a birth control that works for me.  I HIGHLY recommend trying it."


"Literally the best medication I've ever taken for my panic/anxiety disorder! I used to get panic attacks over the smallest things and it took over my life, not an exaggeration either. I started taking this 4 years ago and have been on it ever since. Haven't had a panic attack in 4 years. This medicine has literally changed my life."


"I had been suffering from horrible cystic acne for 8 months.  My obgyn prescribed me Zarah for it, and it has been a miracle med for me!  In four days my face cleared up.  I have been taking the medication for three weeks now and haven't had a single breakout.  I also have not had any negative side effects that others seem to have experienced, but I know everyone is different. The medication is also so cheap it came out free for me.   If you are looking for a hormonal solution to acne I definitely recommend Zarah 28's!!!"


"I started taking LoLo after having been off birth control for almost a year. I stopped taking birth control to simply let my body reset because I'm 31 and have been taking it since I was 16. After less than a month of being on this medication, I feel extremely weak, tired, cloudy headed and at night- nauseous. Plus I've gained over 15 pounds with major bloating! My eating habits haven't changed, nor has my lifestyle choices. I'm not going to continue the prescription and am going to ask my doctor for a new option. I know everyone is different, but I didn't have a good reaction to these at all."


"I hate this pill and I wish I never would've tried it. I had a cyst on one of my ovaries that ruptured and it caused me to have a period for a month or two straight so my doctor put me on this pill. I have gained weight, my chin is constantly broken out, I had absolutely no sex drive and worst of all, my emotions are crazy. It's taken a toll on my relationship. I cry about the dumbest things. I was never like this before I took those pills. I quit taking it before I finished the first month because I got to the point to where I hated myself and everyone around me. I haven't taken it in months and I still have days where I feel miserable and my sex drive has not gotten better yet at all. I do not recommend this pill at all. It has ruined me."


"I have had significant leg pain for a long time.  This medication took about 1-2 months to start working, but then it was great.  I could run on the treadmill at much faster speeds and for much longer - when previously I'd have cramps.  Also, standing stationary used to be painful after 5-10 minutes - but this also improved.  The only problem is that this medication can cause anxiety and insomnia since it is derived from xanthine (chemical "cousin" of caffeine).  This is listed as a rare side effect on the drug insert, but I have heard it is more common from my doctor.

I was actually given this for Peyronie's disease (off-label), but it didn't do much for that.  It is supposed to inhibit TGF-beta (a cytokine) - decreasing scar tissue."


"Flexeril is a good muscle spasm medication for acute issues. For chronic pain it is basically not effective. I was hospitalized years ago with a ruptured disc and was given Flexeril 3 times a day. I was so out of it that I could hardly stay awake and it took about a week to get back to normal after I was released. However now that I have had spinal fusion at C4-5 the Flexeril is not really effective relaxing my very hard muscle spasms. I have had 3 surgeries, 2 of them failed. The second was anterior (back of the neck) and cut through the nerves and muscles in my neck. The result is chronic muscle spasms in my neck and generally my left shoulder area. I rated a 5 based on the different indications."


"Hyperplexia also known as autonomic dysreflexia. Works well with quadriplegics along with Valium for muscle spasms. Doses may very from person to person."


"I think it causes my legs to ache at night"


"Doctor prescribed 5mg daily when BP was 150/100, wow 24Hrs. after first dose it was 130/84, continued for fifteen days, the BP came down to 100/70 and I did not feel any difficulty, doctor reduced the dose to 2.5mg daily, BP was unstable at 90/70 to 100/70 reduced the dose to 1.25mg, still it was 100/70. Doctor stopped medication, BP gradually increased again now it is stable at 130/90 without any medication, with 2km brisk walk daily. I am 47, my father 79 120/85, mother 120/80. No history of heart failure in family."


"I was diagnosed with Nacolepsy about a year and half ago and started taking Nuvigil.  I began with a 150mg dose once a day and the first couple weeks were great.  Like some of the other reviews colors were brighter, I was more focused and felt better than I ever remember feeling.  After a couple of months on that dose I started to have midday sleeping spells, where I could not keep my eyes open, even when in the middle of complicated work functions.  I would literally fall asleep while typing, waking to find the same letter across the page.  I spoke to my Doctor and the dose was upped to 250mg once a day.  I went throught the same effects as when I first started taking the medication.  Again the effects have slowly worn off."


"Had a terrible case of postpartum depression and was not aware of what I was going through.  I was lost and not myself. I was prescribed Paxil and within 7 days, the sun was shining again and I was able to enjoy my new life with my beautiful baby girl."


"Was on microgynon for two years because of heavy periods, and while it worked I was awful at remembering to take it.

So I heard mirena could be an alternative and after a bit of research reading both really positive and really negative reviews I figured it was different for everyone and I wouldn't know unless I tried it myself.

I was a little scared as not only have I never had a child, I am a Virgin ( age 20).

But I took two paracetamol and went in completed relaxed listening to music. if you stress you will tighten up and it will inevitably hurt more.

Yes it hurt,but for about 5 mins. I bled the first day, but not since. It's been three months, no spotting or bleeding at all. Incredible, best decision I made. Pain killers+relax=success"


"I have nodule like hormonal acne only on my chin that started when I was around 21. I've tried a lot of medications and it seemed a short course of antibiotics or birth control were the only things that seemed to help. In October 2014 it got very inflamed and painful so I saw a dermatologist.  She put me on Solodyn (antibiotic) for 3 months only and then Ziana gel. I will be honest, Ziana definitely makes your skin worse before it starts to make it better. The drying I experienced was minimal but it truly made my skin 'purge' like I had read it would. It got so bad and red that I wanted to cry and curse Ziana, however, after about 2.5 months it started to get better with no more breakouts. Just be patient!!"


"This medication cleared my completely congested nose in about an hour. I could breathe perfectly clearly through both nostrils! However, as others have mentioned, it made my heart race, and when I was exercising later that night, I felt lightheaded and had to quit early. I also couldn't sleep that night. My heart was feeling very fluttery and I was wide awake in bed. "


"Background info: I've suffered with Rosacea (subtype 2) mildly for 3 years, but this time last year it got much worse. I had red papules on one cheek which spread across my face. I was prescribed metronidazole gel which may have helped a little, but it was still really bad. I then tried azelaic acid, which didn't work. Then I read about ivermectin (Soolantra) online, and requested it from my GP (in the UK). They agreed to prescribe it.
Results: To say I'm happy with the cream is an understatement. The papules are gone! My pores are still larger than before I had Rosacea, and I have a little bit of redness, but I can deal with those by using makeup. I'm just so please the bumps have gone. I would definitely recommend this cream!"


"Just finished a 7 day course of Levaquin (500 mg oral tabs) for pneumonia. My infection was not severe, but I noticed effects practically immediately. Within 24 hours I felt so much better. It did make me slightly nauseous at first, until I began taking it only on a full stomach. Did not notice any other side effects. I drank a LOT of water while I was sick, which may have helped."