"I had gained 100 pounds over the last 4 years due to having my son, and hormone imbalances, and nothing has worked in the past. I'm currently on the 15 day free trial and I was very suspicious of a drug like this. However, I am on Day 13 and I have lost a total of 11 pounds in just under 2 weeks! I cannot be happier. I did not have any of the symptoms listed on some of the other posts (dizziness, headaches ect.) I do have a little bit of dry mouth which just forces me to drink more water. My insurance doesn't cover this, but I have the $75 copay card, which is a god send, because the medication is usually well over $200"


"This is my 4th day on Sustiva. I've experienced drowsiness, mental confusion, anxiety and sleeplessness. I have to get used to not eating before taking as eating prior to, only makes those symptoms worse. I've developed a habit of bumping into things and when I drive, I'm not driving as I usually do, it's a little bit over the road, so be cautious with heavy machinery. The symptoms usually die down within 2 hours of my awakening and I feel somewhat like my old self. Like I said, it's only been 4 days, so hopefully, these symptoms will subside as I continue to partake. I definitely do not recommend drinking anything other than water with this medicine. The effects are way too powerful. One last thing, be careful with your steps, I fell at work."


"I was given oxycontin after morphine tablets didn't do much for the pain I was in. 90mg SR morphine and topped up with oramorph throughout the day. Then transferred onto oxycontin which was prescribed for me in a 40+20mg dose of slow release and topped up with the liquid form for through the day, but when I needed a repeat prescription I was told that I wouldn't be given any more. Even though I had taken these for over two months and the morphine for the four months previously. After reading some of the articles I shouldn't have been taken off these straight away. So much for being professional doctors or just wanting to save money over patients welfare.."


"Be patient and calm, I was in your position freaking out and worrying but relax, my girlfriend ended her period December 5th and we got too into the moment and had unprotected sex and after we rushed to get plan b and took it within the hour, she didn't feel much effects but had the brownish bleeding 5 days later and freaked out, took a pregnancy test and it was negative, December 12th we had unprotected sex again , took the pill within the hour again and both were freaking out again (we have learned our mistake), she still didn't have any effects which was freaking me out but her period came December 24 right as she was supposed to get it, pray and be patient, the pill works we took it twice in a month and were ok, we are happy, good luck"


"I started Paxil after being off antidepressants for a couple of months for bad anxiety and depression. This medication made me feel like a million bucks within the first couple of weeks. I was able to get up on time, didn't feel tired, and was exceedingly happy.

Unfortunately, I had to get off of it because it caused bad Restless Leg Syndrome for me."


Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine

"Works very well for cough and congestion. Be very careful to see how it affects you before driving, as it made me drowsy and jittery."


"I have had migraines for over 25 yrs as well as fibromyalgia. I take Percocet 5-325 which has been the only thing that keeps me a person not just hiding in my room from the pain but I have started to notice that I have needed to take 2 pills ever 4-6 hrs instead of just one. But this pill has been a life saver."


"I just posted yesterday I believe.. Bought the monistat 1 day treatment last Friday. So far I've been to the ER 3x. Twice yesterday. I am now sitting at home with a Foley catheter because I have severe internal and external chemical burns from this medication. I go back
To my Gyno for the second time this week. I still have no relief and I'm currently pissing through a tube. If you want to risk this kind of reaction be my guest. I'd go through natural labor 10 more times before I ever buy this product again. All the doctors that have been down there inspecting and doing exams have been absolutely horrified by what they've seen.
Sincerely,
The girl with the unrecognizable vagina due to swelling"


"So I suffer from depression, OCD and anxiety.. I have been on sertraline (Zoloft) which has helped with everything but hasn't helped with all the anxiety (evening and morning anxiety.. I have problems turning my mind off at night).. I also have had sleeping issues for years and my zoloft made it worse. My Primary Care Physician prescribed Trazadone to take before bed. I sleep so well when I take it, but I have to take it early enough or I can't wake up in the morning. It knocks me out and I do get a restful sleep but lasts in my body for a good 10 hours.. So I have to be aware of when I am taking it at night. If it is too late then I don't take it.. Thus I don't get a restful sleep, but at least I'm not late to work. Overall I recommend it."


"I had the Mirena inserted 3 weeks ago to treat horrible periods which caused anemia. Insertion was no big deal (I've had 5 c-sections). I spotted a few days after insertion then pretty heavy bleeding for about a week. I've had zero bleeding now for about 5 days and had the best orgasm in my life yesterday. Oh, and I am 52 and still able to get pregnant (no menopause yet). So glad I didn't let the scary stories stop me from getting it. I feel like I got my life back. I hope it stays like this."


"I started Adipex on March 11, 2009.  When I weighed in I was 283lbs.  It is now March 31, 2009 and I weigh 270lbs.  I love the pill.  I have been eating healthier and also working out on my Wii fit as well. Will suggest this pill to anyone who wants to lose weight."


"Been on it for three weeks. I'm loving it. It makes me drowsy, my appetite has changes a bit and I was a little moody but its great. I have even lost weight. My sex drive is way higher than it was before taking this pill."


"Helpful.  "


"Dealing with PTSD for 20+ years has been a blurry nightmare with very few gasps of air. My anger had gotten uncontrollable even though I thought it was. I have been on haldol, lexapro, and a couple of others . I have to admit welbutrin saved my marriage and more. The first few weeks were pretty rough but after that I can actually end an argument or conversation that's not going well without blowing up .."


"2-3hrs sleep per night for the last 2mths. Took 10mg Zolpidem last night and had a full 8hrs of uninterrupted sleep. Slight headache today but other than that feel great."


"I was on Corgard for 7 years and it did not control my migraines. I get complex migraines with neuro symptoms... numbness on one side of face/arm/hand... .feels like a stroke, but isn't.... have had CTs etc. Anyway, was switched to Topomax at 25 mg in March and increased to 50mg in May... no migraines except for one episode of a few days of the 'aura' but did not go into the full blown scary feeling migraine. My side effects have been significant  weight loss and some word find issues, but I would not trade them for feeling like I am having a stroke. I don't know the long term effect of taking Topamax though.... will have to ask my neurologist. I have changed to a new one recently. Am so thankful so far for Topamax."


"I have been on this injection for three months and it has changed my life! I wake up happy not worrying about what day of the month it is and being totally pain free From this awful disease! It has stopped the inflammation of the endometriosis which is growing all over my womb and ligaments and I'm not bleeding every 21 days! My skin in perfect my nails strong and weight has stayed the same despite an increase in appetite ! No heaving floods or crippling cramps and bowel pain! Also just started Taking the Tipolone to counteract bone issues just dreading the last zoladex injection and getting my periods back for that three month stop gap. 3 months of misery . But side affects have been hot flushes and anxiety hoping tipolone works."


"The generic venlafaxine is not comparable to EFFEXOR XR at all . You have to take them 1 every so many hours you have to figure it out to take during your waking hours. Therefore you crash daily and more than once a day. The bad news is my insurance won't pay for the EFFEXOR I have to pay out of pocket for it."


"For the first 3 months things were great.  On my second Femring I began to get a rash on my forehead and neck.  My neck was especially red, itchy and dry.   At first I thought it might be due to something else.  Perhaps Eczema or psoriasis, so I was buying all kinds of creams and nothing worked.  So I double checked my only prescription which is the femring and low and behold one of the possible side effects is a skin rash.  It's too soon to know for sure.  I hope it goes away."


"Stabilizing when used with Lamictal and Lexapro."


"Excellent"


"Excellent drug that saved my husbands life from Melanoma, the worse side effect was the increased liver enzymes and brain swelling, eventually he had to stop the drug. Still going strong today! Great drug with tolerable side effects thank you"


"Finished my first dose about an hour and a half ago.  The worst part of this whole experience, which was my first, was the anxiety of not knowing what to expect, not being able to eat any solid foods all day, and finally, the actual taste of the product.   I sucked on lime slices after each sip to kill the nasty taste.  I was able to down the mixture in a couple of minutes and it only took 15-20 minutes for the flood gates to open.  My suggestion is to stay on the throne while the medication is working.  The flushing comes without warning and goes in waves every 2-5 minutes or so.  The process was finished in about an hour.  I sipped on the additional 32oz of bubbly water for the next hour.   All in all not nearly as bad as I expected!"


"I have used stayxn for 2 yrs the last 2 times it has not seemed the same, poor results.  The pill seemed different, it dissolved much faster and got a poor erection.  Have they changed anything?"


"I have had back pain for 16 years now, I have been on every pain medicine and these are the best.  "


"This medication works as intended with minimal side effects. Relieves my muscle spasms and takes away the nervousness and bad attitude caused by back pain (not back ache). I take Percocet with Valium. "


"I had been taking Zyrtec D for a few years now for indoor allergies. My allergist told me if it works don't change it. Fast forward, I went for a physical and my dr convinced me to try singulair. I figured why not, paying only a few dollars compared to the price of Zyrtec. I didn't look up any reviews and just started taking it. I noticed I was packing on the pounds like every day so I stopped everything that I had recently changed in my routine. Now that I looked up all the reviews many people have had the same issue even though it is not listed as a side effect. I stopped the medicine a month ago and only took it for 30 days. Still havin trouble losing the weight even with exercising and eating right. Very frustrating! Do not take."


"Hi I'm Kylee, I got the implant about 4 months ago.. I still have it but looking back I realized things I should've asked and clarified better. Within my first month of having it I had a miscarriage. Even though when I got the implant the nurses had me take a pregnancy test and the first one "didn't read well" so we took two. They both came back negative she said.. After my misscarriage I blamed it on stress and that things happen for a reason.. But lookin back and seeing other peoples reviews it makes me strongly believe that implanon was the main cause for my miscarriage.. They tell you when you get it that it won't cause any harm in the pregnancy but if you do find out you're pregnant come in and get it removed immediately. its all a lie"


"I've been on 30mg of Adderall XR since I was 16 and a half (I'll be 23 in Dec). It has done wonders for me. I couldn't say enough good things about it. I'm an A/B student working towards my masters in psychology (that's how I came across this page). All I can say is don't let your child go unmedicated. My parents did that to me for years and it put me so far behind in school, led to problems at the start of high school, and I missed out on so many great opportunities. The side effects to medication are really not worth a childs struggle through childhood."


"I have been a victim of psoriasis for the last seven years. I came to know about this drug from a skin specialist in the year 2004. Prior to this I was covered up to 75% but when I took this it vanished after taking a mere 30 mg. It recurred in year 2005. Since then I am taking it frequently, as I did not find any other alternative to fight this skin disorder. As far as my personal experience is concerned, I didn't have any side effect. "


"I was given an extremely low dosage of this, don't know if that was part of the problem but it didn't do anything for me good or bad."


"Phenergan is an excellent medication for sleep and nausea. It also helps with pain associated with headaches.  Phenergan allows your stomach to feel much better and your pain to slightly subside.  It's a good night's rest guaranteed.  Phenergan had absolutely no side effects, aside from sedative effects...which were welcomed after I had been so ill with nausea and vomiting.  A     Take it, feel better, and get back to life."


"I've been on Qysmia for a week. I'm 42, f, 5'0 @160lbs. Tried trainers, diets, lipo, nutritionists, weight watchers, etc and have only seen my weight steadily increase towards my family's inevitable diabetic history.

I've had the mild headache the first 2 days although I'm not sure how much of it was real and how much of it was me being overly sensitive to the long list of side effects. I drank more water and felt better.  Definitely didn't sleep well but took a mild homepathetic remedy for that and that's improved. Felt a little dizzy a few times but nothing that would deter me. I'd rather lose this weight than fret over being dizzy. I'm down 3.2lbs in 7 days. I'll update as I go. Good luck everyone and drink plenty of water!"


"I have struggled with obsessive compulsive disorder since I was 6 years old hiding it from family and friends because I had no idea what was going on when I was little. I then got so stressed I had shooting pain through my whole body and went on Cymbalta for 6 months then got off of it and was back to normal with no pain, just OCD. I then got sick with vomiting, couldn't eat, felt scared to be alone. My doctor told me it was anxiety. He gave Zoloft 25 mg and stared me on it really slow. I am on 50mg and a half once a day and I am back to normal....no vomiting or no bad thoughts. I still have some bad moments of OCD but they don't last long. I have recommend this to people! I am 26 years old and finally can enjoy my life."


"I got Kyleena put in on 8/31, it's been two weeks and I'm loving the peace of mind my boyfriend and I have now. I was not on birth control prior, but the insertion was so painful for me. Apparently I have a tilted uterus, so my cervix had to be tilted to line it up, that was rough. They had me sit for about 5 min before leaving, I did feel a little lightheaded. I drove home with extreme cramps and was in my bed with a heating pad and ibuprofen for the rest of the day. Cramps eased by morning and are much better now but I can still occasionally feel small ones. I have been spotting dark blood off and on since insertion but I feel hopeful my body will start to regulate itself to the IUD soon."


"This medication is extremely expensive.....It makes you think why most insurance doesn't cover it...Since I paid almost $200 my expectations are extremely high now...My dose starts today!"


"I have taken this medication for a month and in that time I have had the quietest mind of my life. I take Lexapro for my regular medicine and this is for easing the generalized anxiety disorder that acts up so frequently.  Never have I been able to stop myself from a panic attack like this.  It's amazing.  The first week was tiring and disorienting...after that, smooth sailing."


"I've been taking Cymbalta for 3 years, after 7 years of taking Prozac. Even though Prozac worked great for all that time, I guess I started to tolerate it and didn't work anymore) and has been working great so far, no side effects and is amazing how it brought me out of that abyss I was at. Thank you Cymbalta. "


"I have taken this medicine for about 6 months.   My A1C was 9.6 and it is now 7.2. I also has loss weight 18 pounds. Just walking about  3 times a week.   No other side affects.  I am happy that my doctor started my on it.  This med along with metformin is working for me."


"Had Implanon inserted in August 2009. Bled for over 2 months into Novemeber and have not had a period since. In the past week have experienced breast tenderness, nausea, lower back pain and slight dizziness which I worried was due to pregnancy. Have done 3 negative tests, however I feel slightly paranoid still and could swear I have a strange taste in my mouth normally associated with pregnancy but I hope it's just all in my head! Going to the doctors on Thursday so here's hoping I'm not caught out in that tenth of a percent!"


"This is my first time on birth control. I know they recommend you only being on the pill for 10 years so I wanted to wait until it was truly needed. I have been on this pill for 4 1/2 years. The first 3 1/2 years were amazing. I lost weight, my skin was amazing, my periods were very light and only lasted 3 days, I am always moody around my period but I've always been like that. But this past year is totally different. My boobs are massive, I've gained weight for no reason, I stopped getting my period all together. I feel I needed to take stock in pregnancy tests because I was always 28 days on the pill and now I get it every 6 months if that. My mood swings are crazy and my food cravings are nuts. my sexy drive dropped too."


"I'm 22 years old and I got the skyla inserted on Aug12th. The insertion part didn;t hurt at ALL!! I had bleeding a day or 2 and then nothing still cramped but not bad. My boyfriend and I tried to have sex at day 3 but he was getting stabbed pretty hard. We kept trying on from there and he was still getting stabbed, I told my doctors but all they said was just wait the string probably haven't softened so we tried once a week sadly still nothing. We were finally able to have sex beginning of Sept. Then I started bleeding after. I went to get my IUD checked out because I could feel it and the docs Couldn't find it. Had ultrasound it was fine. Now we are still unable to have sex again.."


"My asthma's been getting worse every year, and spring allergy season is the worst. I got on Singulair three weeks ago and it's completely changed my life. I haven't needed my Albuterol at all in the last two weeks. I can breathe free and easy. For the first time in years, I've been able to walk to the store without wheezing. I wish I'd gotten on this a long time ago, but until recently I couldn't afford the prescription cost. I'll really be happy when a generic is available."


"This has helped my mom along with gabapentin for her disc problems. "


"Diagnosed with having anxiety, depression, and PTSD (raped year prior and recently lost my husband while 6m pregnant). I take 10mg 2x daily. The problems I have been facing have eased up significantly. At first I had no side effects so it was a win-win. Now after taking it for 3 months I have many side effects and I am going to stop taking it. The side effects I have been experiencing are headache, weak feeling, intense sugar cravings, hair loss, slow response, extreme anger, weight gain. I was losing weight after my pregnancy, exercising, felt very healthy. Now on buspar I have gained weight in odd places like my face. I find myself wanting to binge eat which I hardly even did while pregnant. Slowness and extreme anger were deal breakers."


"I have just started taking this medicine. I just took my third dose about 30 minutes ago. The first night taking the medicine was difficult. Bad taste - definitely. My legs were fidgety and I tossed and turned for about 4 hours (very unusual for me, I normally sleep like a rock). I could hardly get out of bed for more than 10 minutes the first day. Dizziness was very bad. I took the second dose about 16 hours after the first dose (4pm on day 2). The 2nd day has been a bit better. I was able to get on the exercise bike for a few minutes even. This is my third day. I took the third dose at 8:30 am. I am working up to taking 5mg every 12 hours, but am not there yet. I have a follow-up with the doctor in a couple days. "


"I got my Nexplanon implanted on Feb. 28, 2013. So far, I love it. I got it inserted on the second day of my period and once I got it implanted my period stopped 2 days after. There was no pain during insertion and I only felt the numbing. About two weeks later I started bleeding for about 2 weeks and after that, no period, until last week. I had a period that lasted a week but is gone now. I personally love my Nexplanon."


"Not bad."


"I started taking amlodipine besylate about 6months ago started at 5mg. now 10mg. My feet, ankles&hands swell. My top number has gone down from 210-220 to upper 130's to 140's   but bottom number has increased to mid 90's to 100's +. I have sever back problems and kidney disease dr. don't want to change medication cause kidneys stop working when he does lisinopol doesn't work. Does anyone have any suggestions? My body just hurts  all the time.some days can't even move."


"I've been taking Aviane for about 2 months going on three. The first two months were great now that I am on the third pack I've been feeling really nauseated. Although it did help with severe cramps I do not like feeling like I have to throw up all the time. It also cleared up my face a little."


"Helped greatly with pain, confusion and saying words I was thinking. Went from about 4-5 hours of sleep a night to 12-14 hours solid sleep for first month. (It felt GREAT to sleep without waking from pain. First time in 8-9 years!) Now only have an occasional late night here and there and sleep as much or little as I want. I do have muscle tightness and  twitching when I lay down at night. Stretching and heated muscle rubs help. "


"Good with increased mental focus and less
distractions by activities that were going on around
me. I have nothing negative to say about the Adderall. It has improved my ability to control my
attention and give me greater intensity in thinking and reasoning."


"Just finished my sixth round of chemo treatment.  I had Follicular B Cell Lymphoma.  One on my right shoulder, one on in my neck and two on my chest.  After fourth round and a PET scan, Doctor diagnosed me as being in 100% remission.  I will do more research on the Rituxan  maintenance program recommended by my Oncologist.  I had a reaction to the Rituxan my first treatment but did not have any other problems with the medicine.  Highly recommended"


"I had Kyleena inserted a week ago and I love it so much. I have had problems with nausea while taking hormonal birth control (pills and patch), so my doctor told me about Kyleena. I had it inserted on my period because that is when the cervix is most open, and it was definitely a little more than uncomfortable. It felt like more than a strong cramp... I would say it was close to a contraction (although I've never given birth). I have a very high pain tolerance and I jumped out the chair a little bit, but it lasted for only 30 seconds. The first day with it kind of sucked. I had cramps all day and felt pretty crappy. The next morning, I woke up and felt fine. It even stopped my period early! I have not had any pain or side effects. Love it!"


"I have RLS and my legs really hurts at night, even at days but not as much.

my wifes mother Gave me a Tramadol that she use fore her back pain, i sleep like a baby,  i fall a sleep really Quick and have a really nice sleep, when i dont take it i cant sleep at night. 100mg to 200mg will do it."


"I've been applying Jublia on four infected nails for almost two months now and so far there's been no noticeable improvement. I plan to continue with the treatment for the recommended period in hopes it will work at some point."


"After about 8 meds over 5 years with most helping little if any I started with Enbrel and it is like night and day. This helps so much. Try it!!"


"I have been on this for the better part of the last 10 years! I loved the convenience of only having to deal with it 4 times per year. I also was lucky enough to rarely have a period (maybe light spotting once a year). However in the last 6 months, I've been having heavy, irregular periods so I am looking into different treatment but I will miss the ease of the shot!"


"I'm getting my 18th shot this month that means I have successfully completed the vivitrol program at a local adult facility. This shot did something not sure what but I don't have urges or wants to use drugs I was an I user and ruined my life almost but now I'm successful and nobody would ever guess how bad I use to be. And I don't ever have to be a junkie again. Thank god.... no side affects so I hope I can keep it up after this month and I hope my brain is okay with me stopping the shot."


"I use to get Singulair thru medicaid/medicare but it's no longer available thru that source.  I would have to pay which I can't afford to do. However I am a satisfied x -customer and that is the best medicine I have ever taken for my allergy problem. It eliminated my use of my rescue inhaler daily as in the past. I noticed that I could go a few days or weeks even months without even taking the Singulair most of the time. Singulair helped very well to keep my allergy symptoms away and at bay. I now take a generic brand and it is not the same and I still have to use my rescue inhaler more than I did when I used Singulair. I  would recommend Singulair to anyone."


"Since I started using Breo I still need a maintenance dose of 20 mg of prednisone, but I rarely use my rescue inhaler, and my nebulizing has gone from once every 4 hours to once every 8 hours. At Stage 4 COPD, this medication has given me tremendous relief."


"I started 10mg 3 days ago oh my goodness the stomach pain and running to the bathroom! I feel as thou I am in labor with the pain! It starts after an hour taking the meds and lasts about 3 -4 hours! I take at 4am so I am not down all day long . Thankfully, I don't have a job to go to because that wouldn't happen if I continued this medication.  I took half this morning at 6:30am overslept and oh wow still severe stomach pain as I write this running to the bathroom!  This is the ONLY side effect I am having for now .  I am going to suffer thru this for I need some relief and have heard great things about this medication after you get used to it.  I also take 150mg Wellbutrin and 15mg buspan 3x a day.  I hope all this works eventually"


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"I was on Depo for 9 months, and overall I would rate it poorly. After my first shot, things seemed to be going normal - I was not having abnormal bleeding, I was not gaining weight (although I should say I would go out frequently and eat well), and only had a few of the minor side effects such as tender breasts. However, after the first month, everything went downhill from there! I started spotting everyday, all day long. I received two more shots to try to get my body acclimated to the hormone, and finally switched back to the pill. I also experienced a decrease in sex drive."


"While this was an effective contraceptive, the negative side effects were beyond unbearable. Within the first week, I experienced the most horrible cystic acne break out of my life. The progesterin in this pill is androgen based, which is found to increase acne. Additionally, my mood swings were wild, and I found myself feeling incredibly depressed. I would cry for literally no reason. This birth control ruined my skin. I switched to a different BC, and since then my skin and mood have improved exponentially."


"I got the implant a year & a half ago. for the first 9 months I loved it. I didn't have a period at all for those nine months, which wasn't weird for me because beforehand my periods were very rare anyways (my menstrual cycles got crazy after the Depo shot... and stayed crazy for over a year). After the nine month mark, my period came back, which was fine... except it NEVER stopped & if it did stop, it was for maybe 2 or 3 days, then it'd be right back.  My doctor suggested taking the pill on top of the implant to regulate my periods. it worked for a month, then stopped for 2 months altogether. & now it's back with a vengeance, the worst cramps & heaviest bleeding I've ever experienced. Such a hassle, I'm getting it removed tomorrow."


"Really good at back pain relief, but after extended use [ I have 2 ruptured discs] my skin started to tear easily, but I was in my 30's at the time. So I don't use for long periods but occasional usage is fine."


"Like others I had no intentions of really quitting until I started taking Chantix. I wasn't going to even set a quit date. By day 9, I smoked one that afternoon (mostly because I truly missed it) and it tasted great but made me nauseated. So day 10 I was done! I am still smoke free on day 19... they still smell good and I think about it from time to time but its not bad enough to make me go buy a pack or bum one. I DID have to half the 1mg because of nausea. The only "side effect" I would say was bad enough to make me quit taking this is the mood swings. Other than that, its AWESOME!!!"


"These have saved my life, I've been on the patch for 3 months, 25 mcg, every 48 hours. I think maybe one more adjustment will do it. Keep in mind they are to be used with a breakthrough medicine also. Well since I've been on patches I forgot about pills. Still have to take them though. I have 6 year old boy I can play with him again. That means the world to me. Give them time to work, and it took 3 adjustments to get them right, it took 6 weeks, three 2 wk trial periods. Word of warning my doctor went on vacation during trial period, I had only been taking them for a month, the withdraws were very bad. As soon as he got back I couldn't wait to start on them again. That says a lot. You have to plan ahead with these meds. Call 4 or 5 days before refill."


"I've only been on Sprintec for a couple months but I noticed my depression has got worse. I'm tired all the time, dizzy and just want to cry. I got an yeast infection and my acne isn't clearing up. As far as my endometriosis. I can't tell if it has got any better."


"Dealing with HG with all my pregnancies this is my 3rd and Diclegis is absolutely life saver. I'm afraid skipping a day to see if it's actually the pill or a good pregnancy. I went from throwing up 40x a day with my last pregnancy to one or none! I hope it'll help with heart burn also then it will be a 10 lol. Now it will make you sleepy and hard to get up the next morning another reason I'm giving it a 8 but I'm now 12 weeks and it's actually not getting me too sleepy any more as my body getting immune to it."


"I am getting this out as soon as possible. It has indeed prevented pregnancy however I have suffered awful side effects including: moodiness, weight gain, painful acne, nervousness, nausea, headaches, eye tenderness, ever flutters as if I'm pregnant. I will be back on the pill."


"I was taking Hydromet for pneumonia. It seemed to work quite well the first night, as I took it right before bed and I slept very well. However, I found that while taking it during the day, I got extremely nauseous and continuously threw up until an anti-nausea prescription finally came through. I usually do fine taking pill forms of codeine, such as vicodin etc, but find that in taking this during the day, it causes such dizziness that you feel like you're on a horrible theme park ride. Do not recommend if you are susceptible to vomiting from being too dizzy; seems to work for others though."


"I take Zipsor for ankylosing spondylitis, I find it very effective, I recently had shingles was shocked the effect it had on the pain from the shingles."


"After giving birth, lay up in a hospital bed and taking all kinds of medicines. Milk of Magnesia is the best way to get the well needed relief. For me, it doesn't cause any of that rumbling you get with laxatives. Thanks."


"I got Skyla about a month ago and I'm going in for my check up tomorrow...after reading a billion forums and stressing the heck out about it I finally did it... the insertion, well I didn't die so there is that but after that, it's been -so far so good- I did notice an increase in white heads here and there but nothing insane. I workout at a crazy crossfit type gym and again no issues. I was scared of gaining weight but I've been able to lose weight to my surprise (6 pounds) which I attribute to me trying to eat better and exercise, but it hasn't been hard to lose weight at all. I haven't had intercourse yet but I'll report on that as well. Another thing it def DID NOT decrease my sex drive at all! Wins! Will update!"


"I am a 13 year old boy and I take melatonin because I got a concussion but couldn't fall asleep and couldn't stay asleep. But then I took  melatonin and went asleep easier and was able to stay asleep. The only this that bothers me is that I can't sleep without it now. I could lay in bed for hours and not sleep. I take 3 milligrams of melatonin each night (prescribed by my doctor)."


"Was taking Cymbalta for depression when my hip arthritis flared up.  I had seen the ads about Cymbalta for use in arthritis, but wasn't really taking it for that reason, so I didn't think too much about it. I switched to another depression medicine, after a period of weaning because of the high cost and side effects of Cymbalta.  Within 2 weeks my arthritis pain had become intense, almost unbearable.  Guess they are right in saying it helps with the pain.  It didn't totally remove the pain, but it did keep it under control.  Now I am struggling to find something else to help with the pain."


"I love Seasonique! I have been using it for about 4 years. I was diagnosed with extremely painful ovarian cysts in 2012 and my obgyn suggested I take hormones. When she said I could take a scripT where I would only have 4 periods a YEAR I jumped at it. I noticed a difference right away. The only problem with this is I have A LOT, pretty much constant vaginal discharge (due to the progesterone). It's clear and watery. But this is manageable for me and for all the benefits of the pill for me: worth it. I love the fact that I only have 4 periods a year. And insurance (BCBS) covers 100% of the cost for me!"


"I came across this page as I was half way through some moviprep and on the brink of throwing it up. I tried a straw, herbal tea chaser, soda water, mints and none of these helped. I then tried chewing gum, pinching my nose and not taking too big a gulp. I'm now almost through the second lot. It's working but I haven't had the big rush to the loo that I was expecting. I have colonoscopies every couple of years and each time I forget how awful this stuff is. Why can't they just give us something to evacuate the bowel that is then followed by heaps of water to flush it through.... Good luck to all who have to drink this."


"I am glad I came across this page.  I too have had a terrible experience with this pill.  I started them to control my periods and abnormal bleeding however, I have been bleeding for nearly 5 months with only a total 16 days of no bleeding.  They have been heavy and clotted.  I was told that it would take three months for my periods to taper off but it is just as bad now as it was 5 months ago.  I have not experienced any weight gain however on the days where I was not bleeding I was very bloated.  I even went to a couple of doctors thinking that I may have a serious medical condition but they found nothing.  Now I know that I am not the only one who is having this problem.  I have quit taking them and will be switching to a different brand"


"I lost 7 pounds in a little over a week taking Contrave. Contrave definitely gave me the extra boost that I needed. I walk 4,000 steps per day and have been eating healthy by choosing healthy foods and counting my calorie intake. For the first week getting used to the medication was a little difficult, I felt dizzy and a little nauseous but I feel no side effects now. My blood pressure is normal again and I feel great and confident about the days to come! I would recommend Contrave to anyone who's having a hard time losing weight!"


"I read many reviews on this and thought well I will take it at night to avoid dealing with the pain. I slept like 7-8 hours. After maybe two hours of being awake the fire came in. I didn't have any itching but for the WHOLE day my vagina was ON FIRE. It really works. No way an infection can survive. Pain but I got results."


"I'm 46, my face broke out a little. it wasn't that bad, but I wanted my face clear like it use to be. Now after using Aczone once a day for four weeks my face looks bad. My doctor wants to see me in another four weeks. I have it's been another two weeks and my face looks bad."


"If you don't mind the overwhelming feeling of urgency and flatulence, you can take 5 tablespoons of lactulose along with a bowl of bran cereal for breakfast.  No matter how hard they try, most people won't be able to hold back the results after 4 hours."


"I was experiencing headaches, like by brain was wound tight w a Rubberband, didn't want to get our of bed, no reason to... my dr prescribed pristiq.  It has been a life changer... head feels much better, depression is gone, life is happy again.... side effects are flu like symptoms, crashing, if I miss a dose.   I take a .25 mg.  I ha e tried to come off before and experienced severe headaches and flue like symptoms, and severe body aches.. so I got back on...  it is expensive but I buy a 90 day generic  supply thru Canadian pharmacy for 120.00.  Ins doesnt pay due to out of the country but it is still less than what I wld have to pay in the us.."


"I couldn't be happier with Pristiq as it has helped me get back in the game of life again. I started taking Pristiq six weeks ago, following its recommendations and those who have had success on it. While on daily Pristiq, I also do 30 minutes of exercise (rebounding, walking, swimming), drink 2 litres of water, only 1 cup of  coffee/ tea a day and no alcohol. Regular bedtime/risetime (8 hours min sleep). Quick results help me to persevere for 3 weeks to form new habits and get control of my life again.  The rebounding offset my dizziness, nausea, sluggishness, constipation and "I-don't-feel-like-it"s.  Pristiq and a healthier lifestyle have me feeling like my old self again, enjoying life, friendships, good health and work again."


"I am currently on antibiotics for a respiratory infection & I felt the YI coming. I purchased monistat 1 pre-filled ointment & used it early on so I didn't have any discomfort, raw skin or itching before use. I used the application after my shower & before bed. I woke up with an insanely inflamed vag, I could barely walk. Reading these review a lot of people aren't saying that once the medicine is taken the yeast will begin to spew out of the vag which explains why I woke up & my undies were nearly soaked (yuck I know) causing the irritation, raw itchy & inflamed skin. Besides all that I noticed the swelling burning & discharge subsided all that day. This medicine actually works really well, you just have to keep clean & dry to rid symptoms"


"I will never buy this product because of their online ad.  It doesn't have an X to click and it goes on and on preventing me from my online business.  Don't companies know when they create these annoying ads, people go out of their way to not buy them."


"I like the Implanon, because its something that you don't have to worry about. I had an unplanned pregnancy when I was 17. I am now 18 and I have the Implanon. It is sore the first couple of days, but you forget about it. Just like you forget about a tattoo you might have. The bleeding is irregular for me, but it's not that big of a deal to me. I didn't have a period for about two months when I first got it, but then my next period lasted 2 1/2 weeks. Don't let those bad reviews scare you away. It's a great birth control. I RECOMMEND IT!"


"Well besides depression I battled with eating disorders my whole life. I never knew of this Med until 2 years ago. It really has helped me with my ED , anxiety, mood and energy! Sadly it's hard to get a prescription because is more of a narcotic"


"I've had it for 4 months now. Had a regular period for 3 weeks, then I just spotted for a month and a half. No period since the. (Yay!) Down fall is I'm blowing up like a balloon! If I keep gaining weight, I will consider removing it. Losing my period is not worth not fitting into any of my clothes."


"11 weeks pregnant and took this for a sinus infection. 500mg for 3 days. Stomach pain that starts about an hour after taking and lasts for several hours. I have a rock iron stomach so no diarrhea but terrible gas!! Not fun stuff but when you're allergic to the --cillin family there's not much choice!"


"Ending my 4th day taking this BC and I've been extremely nauseous since yesterday, didn't even go to work today. Weak. So sick feeling, bloated, constipated, angry and NOOOOO fuse. Yelling at my kids. So upset over this, I hate BC pills."


"Had a brain injury, sleep 2 to 3 hours a night. Take Doxepin 10 mg I have found to take the capsule a part dump out about 5 mg of medicine.  I can sleep 6 to 7 hours and wake up feeling great. No hangover.  Even if I wake up during the night I can go back to sleep. This drug is wonderful if used correctly"


"I had never had any medicines that controlled my blood sugar levels like ACTOS. I am so happy to stay in my 100 realm."


"It worked OK the first couple of nights then terrible sweat soaked nightmares returned,  but they go back and forth and I was instructed to stop taking it a week after I started and now my nightmares are on and off.  I told my mother today that I think it was a placebo but even if it is I'm very happy it slowed  the night terrors a lot."


"I used this drug for controlling allergy to dust, mold etc. It took a while to work for me. It is not quick acting such as Benadryl. Once you have taken Clarinex for about a month it has controlled my allergies quite well. However, after using the drug for years I have some breakthrough allergies and have to use Benadryl anyway. I have a lot of low grade headaches, palpitations (which may be stress or the drug), and have developed over the years dyshydrotic eczema or something like it. "


"I was prescribed this after being on ambein for a while. The ambien kinda ran it's course. I took this the first night I felt relaxed but not sleepy at all. It took me about an hour to fall asleep and then I woke up 4 hours later and couldn't go back to sleep. I decided to give it a second try with melatonin . I can tell the medication wasn't working again. But I was so tired from the lack of sleep I couldn't even tell. And it was giving me headaches. I'm done. I'm taking my ambien this weekend until I get a hold of my doctor. The ambien works much better, not well, but better. I don't recommend this, however, everyone is different."


"Very pleased with Entyvio. I've been in remission and the medication is working very well for me for the last 2.5 years. I do experience bad side effects that last about 24 hours after infusion including severe fatigue, headache, all over body pain. I have to say the pros outweigh the cons for me."


"I (78 y.o. male) was diagnosed with NSCLC in March 2011 and in late May I started taking Iressa as a first line of treatment. For the first five months my only side effect was a mild rash. I then had swollen gums and stomach acid.  Both quickly responded to antibiotics. 75 days between the March and May CT scans the tumor increased by 86% (from 4.9 x 4 cms).  50 days later in July, after taking Iressa, the CT scan revealed an 83% reduction.  From March to July it reduced by 69% and in December, although subtle, there has been further reduction."


"I have been on Accutane for only 2 months now and my skin hasn't looked this good since I was maybe 14 and I am 19 now! I have had only doses of 20mg for the past 2 months but the only side effect I have had is the dry lips and skin. It's going so great and I highly recommend it to people that are struggling with acne! I struggled real bad this past year (my freshmen year in college) and I tried everything before this. It's a process, but I noticed results in my first month!"


"I am 24 and have no kids. I have had skyla in for 4 months now. I took an aleve an hour before the IUD was inserted and had some pain right after the insertion for 5 seconds. Afterwards, I had two days of cramps and spotting, but nothing unbearable. Since that day I have had no issues. I have more intense cramps around the time of my period but my period lasts less than 3 days. The second month I missed my period all together which made me nervous but my doctor said it was normal and I had my period the following month. I have no spotting between periods. I also do not have any mood swings, depression, and weight gain, which were side effects for me with oral birth control pills and the nuvaring. I would definitely recommend skyla."


"This medicine was wonderful. I felt like a new me. No aches, no soreness or pain. BUT, a blood test showed elevated something(sorry, can't remember what). so I had to have a tube down my throat (sedated) to check out my pancreas.  It was inflamed even though I had no symptoms. So sadly I can't take Mobic any more. Was told to take 2 Aleve and Prilosec to protect my stomach.   Aleve is O.K. but not as good as Mobic."


"While on Cymbalta I became suicidal. "


"This birth control worked in the sense that it prevents pregnancy however I suffered from horrible side effects. I had never struggled with bad acne before but I began getting cysts around my jawline and breakout on my cheeks (which I never got before). Not sure about any other side effects. I didn't pay much attention to that because my face was my main concern. I took this for 3 months and I ended up switching to a different pill."


"I was given Orsythia because my pharmacist switched me from Lutera. This birth control actually kills my appetite resulting in a little weight loss and even better, increased my breast size. My main complaint is that I get large, deep breakouts on my chin but a salicylic acid facial cleanser is helping with them. Also, I wake up in a bad mood every morning. I have only been on this birth control for a few weeks and definitely isn't as good as Lutera but I will wait for my body to adjust a little more. I would definitely say give it a try before you call your pharmacist screaming."


"Just over 4 weeks ago I started taking Xenical that my doctor prescribed me. On the day of started I was 23 stone 13 lbs, I am now 22 stone 5lbs, so I have lost 21lbs in just over 4 weeks! I was sensible enough to read online reviews and decided to make sure I eat as less fat as possible. When I'm hungry at lunch I occasionally had a egg and bacon sandwich but cooked in no fat and using fry lite spray, cut the fat off the meat. I have a sensible normal dinner and breakfast sometimes toast with no butter with a banana inside or a couple slices ham. I have cut out all the junk. Side effects for the first few days slight tummy cramp and very occasionally a looser stool when going to the toilet, but no other side effects at all."


"This stuff is terrible. A few months ago, my Dr. prescribed me 25mg....it actually makes my anxiety worse. To top that, my legs get so restless I can barely hold still. The funny part is, it does make me tired....but it's like it's not blocking the anxiety. It's so frustrating, I'm ready to flush the remainder down the toilet where it belongs!"


"This medication is supposed to be continual pain relief, but on day one it gives mediocre results, day two somewhat okay results although my pain is still at a 4. Then on day three, watch out. Pain level back to a level 8 to 10. I then go through the sweats on day three, and the chills and nausea the entire day. I have only been on this patch 1 month."


"I've had this method of birth control for a year and I can't believe what a horrible experience I've had this year has been one of the worse in my whole life. My anxiety, depression, and mood swings are out of control and I don't feel like myself anymore. Thank god I am having this thing removed tomorrow I can't take it anymore it's ruining my life and I can't live this way anymore. I DO NOT RECOMMEND"


"My son is 9 years and  we just found out that he has ADHD but since he has been on his medicines he's been really good at  school. "


"Hi iv been taking this medication for 2 months now my first month was twice a day 100mg and this month iam taking once a day and it was really helped my skin clear up, also i read a few comments and alot of you girls get sick from it , and i did as well but take it with food!!!! Never on an empty stomatch that will make you feel sick and vomit!! Try taking with with food and see if it gets better!!! I hope this helps and let me know !! Thanks"


"I suffered with trigeminal neuralgia for over a year before I was diagnosed. They call it "the suicide disease" for a good reason. Such awful pain on the left side of my face, like someone had taken a club and hit me on the side of my head. At times it also felt like a hot poker was lying on my teeth. All I could do was go in a dark, quiet room. Sometimes sound would set it off, but usually it would just happen all by itself. I had tooth fillings taken out, dental X-rays done, trying to find the cause. It's a rare disease. The doctor gave me 600mg Horizant ER samples and I took (1) a day after dinner at 4. It worked! Then they tried to fill my prescription with generic Gabapentin at the pharmacy. No good! Didn't work! Back on Horizant. :)"


"I mainly had congestion - it was great"


"After many years of sleep problems due to my ADHD I was prescribes seroquel 12.5 mg instead of melatonin. This medicine knocked me out in an hour. I finally can sleep again. Seems like during daytime my mood is a bit more stable."


"I have suffered with moderate to severe depression my entire life.  Last August, after 9 years on Effexor, I stopped taking it because of the side effects.

I tried using supplements as recommended by  Julia Ross in her book The Mood Cure, but they were not effective for me.  My depression became so severe last Oct. that I had to go back on to an anti-depressant (Bupropion) but this medication made my depression much worse.  I was then put onto Trintellix in April.  The Trintellix was helpful, but side effects soon began to appear.

I happened upon an article about a psychiatrist who had used niacin for treating depression.   When I googled niacin and depression, I came upon many other blogs and comments from other people who also found niacin to be effective against their struggles with depression.

 I was desperate to find an alternative to taking anti-depressants, so 4 weeks ago, I began supplementing with niacin plus vitamin C.   (I had already been taking a vitamin B multi, magnesium, fish oil and Vit. D).  I started with 100mcg niacin and have been gradually increasing the dose by 25mcg increments each day.  I use only the regular niacin, not the timed release nor the non-flushing type.

Since I started taking the additional niacin & vitamin C,  I find that my depression is/has diminished significantly.  I am no longer suffering from that bottomless well of depressive  feelings that had been with me since last fall.  I stopped taking the Trintellix  3 weeks ago and my depression has continued to lift."


"After My doughter' s birth I suffered from this mental illness. Except of weight gain, invega is wonderful medicine."


"My dermatologist put me on the topical solution of clindamycin phosphate for acne in early June along with adapaline gel which I had been using for a few months before. After a couple of weeks the clindamycin made my skin completely clear it was amazing! Since then it has kept my skin pretty clear, but my one major complaint is that it had made my skin incredibly red and oily constantly. I have tried the get off of the solution because of how bad it became but the redness and oilyness now won't go away and getting off of the solution only made me break out as well. Besides that it's great, but beware of the side effects that may arise after a couple of months!"


"I'm sure i'll have a different opinion on the pill months from now but so far I've been taking Ortho Tri Cyclen just over a month. My dermatogolist perscribed this to me for my acne. I've never had any problems with my skin until I was 23 (my age now). Since September, my left cheek was the worst I've seen! Cystic acne all in one cluster but nowhere else! The weirdest thing. My doctor also prescribed me Minocycline to help with the acne and regulate my hormores (with b/c). So far, all the cysts have gone down and are now flat but I am left with acne spots. I really hope they do not scar. I've also been putting on tretinon cream to help with inflammation and scars. Does anyone have any suggestions on acne spots/lightening treatment? Thx!"


"I love love love the implanon. I would not use any other birth control! I would tell everybody to give it a try! I had no side effects! My first one even broke in my arm the first year I got it and it still works great. No babies yet."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I just finished month 2 of Beyaz and am hoping things get better after month 3. I have had just about every side effect that has been listed except for the mood swings. I have gained quite a bit of weight. In the first few weeks of taking Beyaz I was very nauseous and vomited a few times. I have daily headaches. I have zero sex drive and the thought of sex makes me ill when I am usually very sexually active. Thank goodness I have an understanding partner. I am unbelievably tired no matter how much sleep I get. I normally have acne on a regular basis but it hasn't gotten worse but I am patiently waiting for it to get better. I will continue to take Beyaz as recommended by my doctor for at least another 2 months and hope things get better."


"I have used this medication for motion sickness on several occasions. It works great. I have suffered from motion sickness all of my life (now 50 years old) and this medication is great. I used it on a 7 day cruise and had horrible side effects after. I had to use some other motion sickness medication to calm the dizziness and hard to focus side effects. I tried this patch again and it did not seem to work. I will try it again soon on another cruise and hope it works. I too have tried many different remedies and nothing worked as good as the patch. I would use it again even with the side effects. That is nothing compared to having control of your senses during a cruise."


"I would rate this with a negative number if I could. I got the implant in October of 2015. I loved it the first month then everybody noticed my attitude changed for the worse. Along with that I have anxiety which I never had before, depression, and sometimes it feels like a panic attack. All of a sudden I will get this intense feeling of sadness and burst into tears, for NO REASON!  My memory is terrible now, I feel like I forget everything. After several break ups with my boyfriend he stayed with me but the mood swings are killing us. I just made my appointment to get it removed. I cant wait for the old me to be back!"


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"helped me get over the hump of depression after coming home from Afghanistan..."


"Very good"


"Don't know what's worse....the cellulitis infection or side effects of augmentin. Headache, gassiness, bloating, stomach upset from day one. Horrible vomiting on day 5. Thank goodness I only have 7 day Rx. Calling Dr tomorrow and will beg not to take last 2 days or switch to something else."


"I started this a few months ago and since then it has fixed my cycle to be every three to four weeks instead of a week and a half and for that I am incredibly thankful. But I have had terrible migraines with blurred vision and it has not lightened or shortened my period, which is why I was prescribed this. Like all medications things work differently for everyone, but this has been my experience so I thought I would share."


"I wanted the Nexplanon to be the answer because I love the convenience of it. The insertion was painfree and it was covered by my insurance (I paid a $30 co-pay. I know girls who pay $25 per MONTH to get the pill). I waited patiently to stop bleeding but it would always come back after a month, three, six. I feel bloated often but not too bad with cramps but I didn't suffer very bad cramps before insertion. It may have effected my moods/depression but I have had several hard life events in the past few years so it would be hard for me to judge. Ultimately, I got it out because of the weight gain. About 130 when inserted (2 yrs ago), 178 when removed today! It is convenient but there are definite side effects and downsides."


"I was diagnosed with IC a few years ago. I had UTI's for 28 yrs. I still get them once in a while. I was introduced to Elmiron and took it for four year. I totally helped me. Unfortunately I had to stop taking it. The cost of this medication is absolutely ridiculous! I have a high deductible, which means I was paying out of pocket. It started out at $300. Moving up and up and up. In the end I was paying over $600. I just couldn't do it anymore. It disgusts me what these Pharmacudical company's charge! My symptoms are back. It's bearable. But at the same times frustrating when I travel. I've tried the generic company. Saying it would be $99. A month. Only to be told it will eventually go up to $400. Unbelievable."


"I was a Corpsman with a 2nd Marine infantry battalion, and I was wounded in Iraq by an IED, I broke 2 vertebrae in neck, 2 in back, 5 herniated disc's, a lot of nerve damage and shrapnel. I was wounded January 8,2008 and have been on Percocet 10mg for 6 years and have had over 60 surgeries and 200  injections and physical therapy. I have had no relief from pain.  I had thought about suicide because I hurt so bad. So I quit my pain dr and went to another. He looked at all my documentation of injuries and treatments. He said simply on my first day "you have paid your dues, I'm going to give you 30 12mg Exalgo ER a month with 120 oxycodone 10mg for breakthrough pain. I have only taken for 4 days the Exalgo and I feel no pain. "


"I am a physician and I started Crestor 5 mg since 1 year and after 6 months my cardiologist increase the dose to 10 mg once daily Liver enzymes were ok However, I have suffered of severe pain at my upper back muscles and this pain was persistent and not relived by rest I got the feeling that with any minor exercise all my muscles start to be so painful and aching. I have red all your reviews below and I decided to lower the dose and take Crestor every other day and I will see If the pain will disappear or not and I will discuss that as well with my cardiologist."


"I started taking it today and have seen a dramatic difference in cravings...they are non existent..I can't even finish my meals because I have no urge too. I see with this medication I am going to have to make myself eat. The energy boost it a major plus and because the energy boost is so strong in the morning I am going to change to morning workout for the duration of this medication. I previously lose 60  on my own but the doctor said I needed it to come off quicker. I'm 5,5 , 255 lbs...will be updating regularly.."


"Best benzodiazepine out there for extreme anxiety,panic attacks and social anxiety."


"I was given pentasa 2mgs in sachets after having a bad flare up of colitis. After few months of taking it I started noticing a regular pattern of not being able to sleep, a bad case of restless legs syndrome (unbearable) always at night and partly causing the not sleeping, irregular heartbeats and having already asthma it got much worse. So after going on forums I realised I wasn't the only one. I halved the dose to 1 gr , the symptoms receded but I still know/feel it's not good to take long term and I will start reducing. It also makes me feel constantly tired. On a positive note it really is effective for what it what design to do, stop the bad effects of colitis... It's finding a good balance in the dosage along with a clean nutrition!"


"I have used tacrolimus for a year now. My doctor switched me from steroid creams because i refused to use it due to how damaging it was to my skin.

This stuff works great. I find it works just as well as steroid creams, if not better and comes with the added benefit of not destroying the skin. Also, ive noticed once i stop using the cream after a flare up, my eczema doesn't come back and in a more aggressive form that sometimes happens with steroid based creams.

I will say though, this stuff make you itch like crazy. Drive you insane type of itch. Sometimes i hold on for a couple of hours then have to wash the affected skin to remove it. But if you can resist the itch, the next day brings wonders and a couple of days brings clear skin."


"I had two major surgeries last year. A total hip and a total knee  while in rehab for the total knee. I started experiencing diabetic neuropathy. The doctor gave me 900 mgs daily for it. I can tell you it was a great improvement and was very pleased. The 1st of the year I tried a herbal medicine and it didn't work.  I did give it a month. I am now back on the gabapentin. I am so thankful for it, never will I go without it."


"Up until 6/20/10 I had slammed 12 beers a night for the past 20 years, and never managed to abstain for more than about a week during that time.  I've been on Campral for three months now, and mostly AF.  It works if you let it. If you drink over it, it will stop working and the next few days you will crave.  But that said, better a 5-day relapse than a 15-year relapse - and I think Campral has helped make that possible.  It's not a magic bullet.  It does, however, silence the hampster cage a little bit."


"I had a hysterectomy and was suffering from no sleep at all. My doctor gave me Ambien and it did work for the first few nights then sleepless nights returned. A few days ago he gave me Dalmane and I couldn't be happier. I am sleeping all night now.  However, I do have a slight headache in the morning."


"I without a doubt believe this to be the best medicine I have ever used. I would ask for it every time I was sick. Promethazine and codeine cannot compare. This made me feel great after the very first dose and I was able to go to work."


"I take Viibrryd for generalized  anxiety  disorder. I don't have side effects. It works well for me. I HAD TO WRITE AN APPEAL TO MY INSURANCE TO GET THEM TO PAY."


"I got sick earlier this week with the flu, which triggered a sinus infection and bronchitis. My doctor prescribed OTC Flonase for the symptom of sinus congestion. I began taking Flonase, two squirts a day in each nostril, on Tuesday. While I was in the midst of the illness, with fever, body aches, and severe congestion and coughing, I did not think there was a problem with the fact that I could not taste or smell. It is the fifth day, however, and while my sense of taste has come back about 40%, my sense of smell has not come back at all. I became curious and looked up "Flonase and sense of smell" on the internet. Apparently, people are reporting loss of sense of smell when using this product. I hope mine comes back."


"I was given Vicodin after having all 4 wisdom teeth removed. From the first day to a week later, I took half a Vicodin every 3 hours or so, and I never felt a single pain or throb. Worked great!"


"Due to a painful disability the only way to sleep is with the use of Ambien. I give Ambien a two thumbs up, AAA   , it works terrific for me."


"I have been taking Ambien for 2 years now for insomnia and trouble sleeping.  It does make you tired, but you also feel really good and happy.  I would take it and an hour later, not remember anything. Also, I would still wake up every hour. It helped me fall asleep, but not stay asleep.  Recently, I over dosed on Ambien.  That is what really woke me up.  This is not for me.  I have been prescribed Seroquel for my sleeping problems and this is wonderful. I have no more sleepwalking and I remember everything."


"I had very good results. It's great."


"I have only taken it for less then a week but I can see some change. One - my leg can rest. Two - I feel more active but more easily tried too."


"This worked great for my ADHD symptoms. My family noticed an immediate improvement. I did get a little bit of weight loss, but that was good for me (38 years old). My biggest problem was that it caused erectile dysfunction and a strange lack of sensation in my prostate area, even at low dosage (18 mg/day). It was sufficient to stop use.  I am on Adderall XR now which doesn't do nearly as well.  My doctor is going to try me on some antidepressants as they also influence the norepinephrine levels.  If you don't get the erectile dysfunction then this is a great medication."


"Multiple cervical polyps: I have been taking this medication for 3 months, for 14 days each month. Side effects include increased hunger (actually I am pleased about this as I am rarely hungry and don't really enjoy food). I have read that it can cause depression, but for me it is the opposite. I am far less depressed and have more energy and feel less overwhelmed.  The effects only last for the 2 weeks that I am taking it each month.  My body seems to love this medicine.  It is too soon to ascertain whether my polyps have shrunk/disappeared.  I am going to be re-tested in three months.  If it hasn't worked then I am going to try the Mirena coil."


"My daughter has eczema, when using Elocon she stops scratching instantly. LOVE IT. Also I use pure Vaseline, also she bathes with Dove unscented sensitive soap and she rarely breakouts. Try it."


"I've been on Yaz for about 3 months and so far it has been great. I've suffered from acne since I was 12 (I'm 30 now) to the extent that it's really had a negative effect on my life but now it's almost all cleared up. I barely even need to wear makeup anymore. There has been no weight gain except for slightly bigger breasts and it's great knowing when my period is going to come. Previously it would come randomly. It also doesn't last as long, now only 4 or 5 days when before it could be 7 or 8."


"The first time I started using birth control I started on a different pill which I can't remember the name but stopped after the second month due to crazy mood swings and worse cramps during my period. When I went back to the doctor I got prescribed Sronyx and I have been using it for three months now and I have yet to experience a bad side effect. I love this pill! I highly recommend it . No headaches, cramps, or mood swings. "


"I only had 2 SHOTS!! Been bleeding non stop for 6 months straight! I'm off the shot now for over 11 days and still bleeding, have a gyn appt. Scared what could it be???"


"I love Mirena. I am 20, and have no children, but I had it inserted about a year and a half ago now. The insertion process was quite painful, and I had cramps the rest of the day. But since then, I have not had a period, or even any spotting. The only down side is that I have gained about 25 lbs, but with some strict dieting the weight is starting to come off slowly. Overall, I love it!"


"A very effective medication without unpleasant side effects."


"I have had Asthma all my life. This medication CHANGED my life. I have always used albuterol (inhaler and nebulizer) for fast acting relief, along with steroid preventative inhalers. Two years ago when I was diagnosed yet again with pneumonia, my new doctor prescribed Singulair. I am an active person, who likes to run etc. Until Singulair I had never in my lifetime ran without having to use my albuterol both before and after. Not only that, this year I made it through flu season without developing pneumonia. Until I used Singulair I had never known what it felt like to be "normal". To run and exist without having to stop because I was wheezing and couldn't breathe."


"Me & my guy friend ended up having sex yesterday..I'm 19 and this was the first time for me and second time for him. We were dumb not to use a condom, after he ejactulated we laid down for about 5mins and started again. Well he still had cum on him the second go around, after I went home I started thinking and flipped out. He thought I was on birth control, and I'm not. Thankfully I had cash on me enough to buy plan b. I have no clue if it has worked yet, but I pray that it does! I made a big mistake, and I'm way too young to have kids especially being a college student. Wish me luck guys, & pray for me!"


"DO NOT TAKE!!! I was only on this pill (only birth control I've ever taken) and it was awful...a period every two weeks, awful cramps and mood swings, weight gain, and to top it all off A BLOOD CLOT IN MY LUNG! I don't smoke and am not over 35 (supposedly the only things that would trigger a serious reaction) so this is all the pill. I've been off of it for months and am still having issues. I have to be on a blood thinner indefinitely and live with the constant fear of a clot reaching my heart. Please DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL."


"I had a severe Migraine.  Pain level 9 when I arrived at the ER.  I was given Metoclopramide and Benadryl via IV.  Within 30 minutes my pain level went to a 2-3, was released and took ibuprophen to knock out the remainder of the pain.  Was virtually pain free within 90 minutes."


"Pramipexole has changed my life!  I have suffered with restless legs syndrome since I was about 25 years old and I am now 78.  After starting this medication I have been able to get a good, full-nights sleep.  As a result of sleeping well, I have a lot more day-time energy.  I occasionally have bouts of RLS but with the consent of my doctor, just increasing the dosage for a few days will get me through these episodes.  Sometimes I don't increase the dosage during one of these episodes but take a hot bath which helps.  When I have been without the meds for a couple of days, not even a hot bath will help.  This has been a WONDERFUL medicine for me.  It literally has made my life full again."


"I tried this medication for anxiety held in there for 5 months at 20mg/day.
I went into a full depression, was a zombie with no motivation to do anything at all. The exhaustion was terrible, sleeping 12hrs at night with needing naps during the day.
I did notice I wasn't shaky when dealing with people but my view on the world was so bleak and I didn't want to do anything.
I'd rather be shaky from my anxiety and have energy and want to be part of the world then what I went through on this medication.
Just awful...within 5 days of weening myself off of it, I had my energy back, and felt positive again"


"This is my first time on birth control and I was a little iffy to start with, seeing all the side effects everyone's been having. Surprisingly though it's been all pros so far and very few cons. I'm just about to finish up my first month and so far I've had no noticeable mood changes or weight gain. I do not have the urge to eat a whole lot like some have been complaining. My breasts are slightly tender though - I'm not sure if this is due to them swelling/growing or what. I had very minor spotting at the start but other than that it's been great! "


"I had a PSA reading of 4,847; after one month of starting Milk Thistle (500mg) 3X daily for a month; my liver count was normal, my kidney function was normal; and amazingly....my PSA dropped to 30. A year later, my PSA is still 30. Liver and kidney function is still normal ranges."


"So my gyn started me on the lupron a little over a week ago. I have had some horrible mood swings, severe pain worse then when I began, swelling in my hands and feet and I started to bleed very heavily late last night. Has anyone else had these experiences? Did they get better over time? My biggest worry is I suffer from anxiety and depression prior to the injections. Things have been getting worse is this normal or should I be worried?"


"I have been on this med for a year, lost 7 pounds but the serotonin syndrome symptoms are not worth it.  I have had no energy, profuse sweating, high blood pressure and consistently high rate.  I have been off for 2 days.  I had trouble with sleep, episodes of crying, and exhaustion but my blood pressure is better andy heart rate is already in the 80s resting instead of 100s.  Tonight I feel better, though I have had a difficult ultimate 2 days. I hope the worst is over.  This drug is not worth the risk and side effects.  I'm getting out of this clinical trial."


"I was prescribed Omnicef for a sinus infection that caused fluid to collect behind my inner ear. It worked great for the first 6 days. Somewhere around the 7th day I developed terrible vaginal itching. Worse than anything I have ever experienced before. As soon as I stopped taking it the itching went away within 2 days. "


"Retin-A is a life-changer. I struggled with moderate acne from about age 12. I tried Differin in high school, with some minor success, but still got plenty of breakouts and my skin was dull.

I went to the doctor and got Retin-A about 2 years ago, and it is a miracle product. My skin is beautiful. I routinely get compliments on my skin from friends and family, and can name multiple instances in which perfect strangers have told me that I have stunning skin. My skin is smooth and seems to glow. A plus is that Retin-A prevents wrinkles, so now that I'm in my twenties and preparing to see my first fine lines, I am happy to have that added benefit.

TIP: Give this stuff 6 months to work. I almost gave up and am glad I held out."


"I had surgery 5 days ago, had not pooped since the day before my surgery, so a friend of mine went to CVS and bought me the grape flavored, as a get well soon gift. She knew more than I did apparently. ..it took about 3hrs and then it started working. .needless to say I have been going a lot, so to kill time I have been reading the reviews on this medicine and I can relate to some of them...some are hilarious,  but I needed something to do while I waited for the lives to renew on my game...after all I'm just sitting here."


"I had Mirena for 2 years and suffered from

Continuous BV.  I have been on Flagyl many many times. I had to have my marina taken out three months ago and I didn't have anymore a BV until this past week.  I am taking a seven day does two times a day. This is the first time that it has caused a metallic taste in my mouth and horrible time trying to sleep. I can't seem to fall asleep and when I do I am restless and up every 10 to 15 minutes. On the plus side I know when I i'm done with this prescription I will be completely treated so it is worth it."


"Been a methadone nurse for 10+ years and have seen the good and bad. The good is it has helped a number of people with pain. And those who use it for pain tend to use it like their other prescribed meds. The bad comes mostly from those who use it for substance abuse treatment. Methadone is NOT a treatment of substance abuse, but a tool to aid in the treatment of substance abuse. It does not cure withdrawal, it stops withdrawal symptoms when at a therapeutic level. You will experience withdrawal symptoms when methadone is tapered or discontinued. Those using methadone for substance abuse tend to treat methadone in similar ways as a street drug. I have seen people lick the inside and outside of cup when dosing. And camp out in front of clinic"


"I started using Celexa in 2005 following the death of my best friend and other things that I could no longer cope with. I had suffered from depression on and off since I was a teenager.
Some of the side effects I initially experienced was fatigue and dry mouth - that went away...then the excessive sweating started. After a while, I tried to go off it because I thought "well I'm feeling normal, and I'm tired of constant sweating". I started the slow weaning off process and bugger all, I felt myself getting more and more withdrawn and the excessive moodiness and depressed thoughts were coming back. Went back on it.
It's helped me immensely, but like any pharmaceutical - doesn't have the same effects on everybody. It's working for me!"


"Works well for paranoia aspect of schizophrenia but caused diabetes.  Would recommend Latuda as a substitute (it does not cause weight gain or diabetes)"


"Day 8. I have had the most severe sinus/double infection of my life and this medication has helped tremendously! I was worried it wasn't working at first but by day 5, I felt so much better!! On the down side, I have terrible headaches almost all day. I'll skip a day then the headache is back. Ibuprofen helps a little bit not much. Dizziness is terrible also. I have a little confusion and frustration at times. Its not too bad. Just the AWFUL headaches but I remember how bad my infections were before this medicine and it's worth it. Slight diarrhea but no big deal."


"Methadone has been the only pain medicine that I've found that relieves my back and neck pain and allows me to work and function without being high or loopy. The only problem that I have found is finding a Doctor who is aware that methadone is used for more than treatment of heroin addiction. I would also think there would be a lower incidence of abuse because you don't get the "high " you get with other narcotics. "


"I used this after having a tooth pulled - it caused nausea "


"A long while ago I tried the monistat 7day. This was my first experience with monistat. By the end of the 4th day it burned so bad I called the nurse hotline and they told me to go to the er. They said it was a "normal" reaction. I now use monistat 1day or night only.  So that I only have to deal with the pain for so much less of a time frame- and I recommend you do the same. Its effective and works well other than that."


"Shingles in my scalp in 2009. Started off using 75 mg twice daily. I am now taking 150 mg twice daily. The Lyrica was/is a lifesaver, since I also have migraine, sinus, tension headaches. I seldom have the migraines anymore. My problem is that my scalp continues to get irritated if I comb it or use any kind of lotions, gels, moisturizers, oils or sprays on it. Concerned about the weight gain, but overall, satisfied with Lyrica."


"Omg every review is terrible.  I've been taking  Ortho Tri-Cyclen for 2 years now absolutely nothing in my life has change. I went to obgyn today and I told her that perhaps I should change my pill, just because.. to try something new, she has giving me a refill for Junel? But  I am reading awful reviews. But
 Ortho Tri-Cyclen Has terrible reviews too from everyone, I am surprised I haven't have ANY NEGATIVE side effects.."


"I just had back surgery for a ruptured disc three weeks ago and my surgeon perscribed me Skelaxin to help the the remnants of muscle spasms I was still having. I was expecting it to knock me out but I was actually able to study for an exam and I was virtually pain and spasm free."


"I thought this was a miracle medicine; I never felt better in my whole life-for 3 months, and then it stopped working. 2 other people who told me they were on this said the same thing."


"This really works pretty well. It takes about 15-25 minutes to fully work but it will knock you out for a solid eight hours minimum. I used to use trazodone for sleep/sedation as I have insomnia but honestly hydroxyzine is better. The best difference was the size of the pill. The trazodone was too LARGE trapezoid pills that felt like they got stuck in my throat tasted horrible even with 1-2 cups of water. The "hangover" of trazodone was also much more intolerable. The hydroxyzine takes about 10 minutes once you are up for the grogginess to go away versus 30 minutes with my previous alternative. I find showers and hot water with lemon and honey help the throat if it's still feeling itchy from the medicine."


"I've been taking Viibrid for 5 weeks, and my mood seems to be much more stable. It's nice to not have constant feelings of despair. The one problem it's giving me is extreme nausea and vomiting. Even so, the positive effects from Viibryd are great and I'm more than willing to keep taking it despite all the nausea."


"After 1 week of loose bowels and strange stomach noises/sensations, week 2 came and the jaw clenching/teeth grinding sensation in my temples started. Along with throat pain and suicidal thoughts, it was tough to stick it out and stay on but I did. I started on 25mg then up to 50mg then on to 75mg by week 3. Things got better around then. I still felt anxious, but the medicine was blocking my physical response that my body would produce from stress and anxiety. I would get chest pains, stomach pains, head pains all the time, got checked out by every specialist under the sun, and I'm a healthy 31 year old man with normal or better than normal heart, brain, lung and organ function. It was all in my head and Zoloft stopped my suffering."


"I've had the implant for three months now and I honestly love it so far. I got it inserted while I was on my period and my period ended the day after. My period started on time the next month but I did not stop bleeding, it just dwindled down to a light spotting. It honestly didn't bother me because I didn't get the terrible cramps I was accustomed to and the spotting lasted maybe a month and a half and now I'm clear again. I haven't noticed any weight gain but I was heavy to start with and my skin is actually BETTER Than before. The only side effect that's really affected me is the mood swings I go from  murderous rage to weepy depression in a matter of moments ."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"OMG- the taste! I think if someone were to work on the formula and make it taste like, oh I don't know, maybe a pina coloda, that person would be rich.  But what can I say, hold your nose, drink it down and have a lemon wedge ready.

I drank my first cocktail at 6:00pm, after a liquid only diet all day.  It didn't take long to work and it wasn't bad at all. My colonoscopy was scheduled for 8:00 the following morning.  Went to bed around 10:00 & woke up at 3:00am to take the 2nd dose.  (Yuck).  I would have to say that the Suprep did what it was supposed to.

The procedure itself is a piece of cake. One minute I was looking at the colorful smock the nurse had on.  Then she was gone. And I was in a different room. All done!"


"Diagnosed March 2014, and have been on Copaxone (3x weekly) since May 2014. Two MRI's since (Oct '14 and June '15) have shown no change. Had one exacerbation in April. Overall I am pleased. I do have site reactions, red itchy lumps, but worth it to have little to no progression. Early in treatment I had hair loss for 3 months, but that did stop. Plan to continue this treatment."


"MS diagnosed own 1996; Used Avonex, had bad reaction; still have MS exacerbations, involuntary movements of my arms & legs, and flu;  switched to Rebif in 1998, now flu there e tomes a week, and still had involuntary movements of my arms & legs.  Used until 2013, we my neurologist suggested Tecfidera which I still l use with zero side effects ever.  None at all.  Now I bene walk about 6 miles, every other day, and I am 62 years ols."


"I'm a recovering drug addict (all opiates) and I have restless leg, degenerative disk disease and and severe nerve damage for almost 20 years now. My RLS has kept me up for 5 days at a time. Night time and early in the morning I would be going absolutely insane, crying and screaming and hallucinating from lack of sleep. I know a lot of u have been thru it too and my heart goes out to u. Anyway I know this is a real problem for the recovering addicts out there and a major cause of relapses, I've been to the rodeo a few times myself. My gabapentin stopped working a few months ago, gradually. I'm already on a high dose at 1800, can't go up. any ideas? Thanks."


"I began taking Prozac about 10 years ago for generalized anxiety disorder and prescribed my family physician. I took 10 mg for awhile and then increased to about 20mg.

During this time on Prozac I experienced TMJ which I had never had before. I used to dream of novacaine shots to get rid of the pain.

I took a break from Prozac and the tmj disappeared. But I never connected the Prozac with tmj. Dr didn't and dentist didn't.

Fast forward to now. Back on Prozac. Back with Tmj. :(

Loved Prozac. Got rid of my ruminating thoughts and anxiety. I would give it a ten except for the tmj.

Giving Zoloft a try. Hopefully no tmj."


"I was prescribed this med for GAD/anxiety. Worst 10 days of my life. Nausea, retching, dilated pupils, insomnia and vivid dreams, but worse yet near constant panic attacks. Coming off it now. I understand this drug helps many people. Unfortunately I was not one of them."


"I started Saxenda in November 2016, the week before Thanksgiving. It is January 31, 2017. I am 5' 1" and when I started Saxenda I weighed 205 lbs. I now weigh 178 lbs. I have been able to come off of my blood pressure meds and I no longer need my CPAP when I sleep at night. I have less joint pain and I no longer get winded walking up a flight of stairs.The only side effects I've experienced are nausea with each titration up of the medication, mild headache the first few weeks, nasty sulphur burps, and diarrhea. I haven't had any constipation. None of the side effects were severe enough to make me consider stopping the medication."


"When I took the first glass at 8am and was following with water, threw it up at 8:35am and at 8:40am first movement, 2hrs later and 5 movements still going. Have to take 2nd dose at 8pm tonight, hope things are clear. Called my drs office about the throwing up and they told me tonight if I am not clean to take an enema."


"So I tried the monistat 3. The first day I used it was a bit uncomfortable but nothing unbearable . It stopped the itching .i used the secound dosage that night round 11 it was fine. I woke up a 6 and it was pure HELL. My vagina burns like crazy.  I can literally try . I would rather go to the doctors and deal with minor side effect like throwing up then deal with this . DO NOT buy this product . This will be my last day . I cannot complete the dosages"


"I'm 17 and I went on depo for very heavy bleeding. Like so heavy I would go through a super plus tampon and over night pad in less then a hour. I had the first shot about a month ago and it was fine a little pain but all shots do and now a month later a got my period much lighter for 11 days which is very long for me then there was a 1 day break and now it started again so in total I have been on my period for 15 days I can't even go to school because the bleeding is very unpredictable its heavy one minute and lighter the next there is also large palm size. Clots never had those before and the cramps sent me to the ER thinking I was having an appendix attack.  I never had cramps this bad before.  Don't know whats going on but I am not happy"


"Started w/ a sore throat on a Wednesday. By Friday I had white pus on my tonsils, fever, body aches, chills and felt like I was swallowing glass. Saw my doctor Friday and was given an antibiotic (which wasn't strong enough). Went back to the doctor on Monday because my tonsils were so swollen and full of pus, I literally couldn't talk or swallow. The absolute worse pain ever, I'd rather give birth! My doctor gave me an IV of antibiotics and prednisone. Also a prescription. By 5 pm on Monday I was 85% better. I could function and my throat was no longer horribly sore. I'm rating this a 9 bc I've experienced the side effect of trouble breathing when at rest, it's bearable but causing me to be anxious. Otherwise, the prednisone was great."


"Well if you use it properly, you should be ok

I'm just an example of improper use and severe side effects

I was a stupid 18/19 year old who mentally freaked out,  used way too much. I've had severely burnt skin & redness the last 17 years now. Quite the cross to carry. Wish I never came across it (only had minor acne anyways) but to the medicine's credit, I did misuse it"


"Really good for sleep.  I don't like it as an antidepressant, however.  It makes me too hungry, and when I took it for an entire month I did not like the effects it had on me.  I only use it for sleep occasionally, however, I do begin to build up a tolerance if I take it too many nights in a row."


"Started on 10mg while seeing a mental health professional (counselor) simultaneously. Medicine kicked in at about 3 weeks of treatment and got better when MD increased the dosage to 20 mg 6 weeks into treatment. It's been a consistent once daily oral capsule 20 mg for the past 3 1/2 months. Mood has lifted. Wakes up with clear thoughts. Lessened racing negative thoughts. Reduced anticipation of negative events and occurrences. Obsessive compulsive rituals reduced. Answer the phone with more ease and less concerned about making mistakes in front of people. Anxiety greatly reduced, lessened depressive thoughts. Definitely helps you to look forward to life. It works better to see counselor at same time so you can track progress."


"My liver has always looked fine on ultrasounds.  Since I've been taking Seroquel (4 years)  my liver is enlarged, fatty and dense. However, I have been on various anti depressive meds for 35 years and the liver has to process this every day. It also made me drowsy. Don't know if Seroquel made my liver this way or just all the years on meds. I am currently coming off Seroquel and onto Lamictal and Rexulti. Fingers crossed! Good luck to you all, it's a very tough condition to live with!"


"I had a third degree sunburn once and used this - it's the best for a sunburn. I couldn't even wear clothes. This was a life saver. It helped me to get back to normal quickly and to tolerate the pain. I am really careful as to not get sunburnt now but I keep Solarcaine on hand."


"First time painful, still feel the rod in your arm for the first month but no more period. Negative part is gaining weight and breaking out a little."


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"I went on birth control due to irregular heavy bleeding and excruciating cramps.  I have no prior allergies, not even poison ivy.
The good:  My cramps are now minimal if they happen at all.  The heavy bleeding is no longer an issue and my periods are regular.  I have no issues with the patch falling off.  I shower daily as well as exercise and this seems to have no effect on the adhesion.
The bad:  After 12 hours of wear or less, the patch becomes very itchy.  I try to resist the urge to scratch, but it gets to the point where it feels like my skin is on fire.
The ugly:  The patch leaves a red rash where it was applied to the skin.  Sometimes it will create a weeping wound with blisters.
Go with something else!"


"It has been approximately 3 months and I am down 12 lbs. The side effects are minor and well worth the loss of weight. Although the weight loss has been slow, I never felt deprived of food ONCE. I plan to stay on it for a year as I have another 40 lbs to go. This pill definitely decreases my appetite. I have experienced a few headaches and yes, the coughing, but compared to having a heart attack from being overweight, I am fine with that. If you are overweight, I think you should give this medication a try for at least a month or two. Also, never felt jittery at all on this. The biggest downside is the cost. I think that is part of the plan - it costs so much that you can't afford food after paying for it. They offer a $75 off coupon."


"It's been good for me so far.  My Gyno chose minastrin for me because it's a low
Hormones.   I can't really tell if I've gained weight but it doesn't really matter to me. I've had some bad side effects (nausea) the first month  of taking Minastrin but my Gyno said that was to be expected. Most days I'm not really hungry but then some days I'm starving. It just depends! This is my first BC and I'm 21 so I haven't really had much other experience but this is all what I expected. It's okay but if it's not working for you talk to your Gyno and find one that does!"


"Hello everyone and warm thanks for all extremely helpful comments!
I received my second Stellar injection about one month ago, an phased out the cyclosporine one week ago. The skin is incredibly clear of spots (since 25 years it has not been this good), but as a change, an almost intolerable itching started.

a) Would anyone have experience how to calm down the itching?

Taking sodium bicarbonate with water seems to help a bit, but I am still scratching in my sleep.  I have allergies, and thought that maybe antihistamine could work.

Thanks in advance for any hints you may have!"


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


"My experience is absolutely terrible with this. I had it out in September 2014. I gained 20 lbs in the first month and another 10 soon after. Now I'm the biggest I've ever been and that's not even the worst part. I've had mood swing, I've been prescribed antidepressants, and most recently I had a period that lasted 5 months straight. I had to double up with pills for it to stop. I get irritable for no reason, I'll go through stints of just wanting to do nothing but lay around all day... I've tried diet changes and working out but the weight just sticks."


"Mucinex made my pain disappear if I took it along with a painkiller but not only that, it made everything better. All of my fibromyalgia symptoms were gone, but that may have been because I was taking Ginseng for energy and ginkgo for fibrofog. I still love Mucinex, it saved my life."


"I broke a rib in a fall and the Vicodin helps keep the pain down to a dull ache instead of a sharp stabbing.  I couldn't sleep without it."


"My daughter was 13 when diagnosed with Crohn's.  I am quite certain that she has actually had it five years.  They started her on Humira almost immediately.  It started at bi-weekly, then she started getting it weekly.  While on Humira, my daughter has been hospitalized six times in 14 months and has had surgery to get a stuck camera pill out and then a perforated bowel.  I wouldn't say it has been working. I will say that the first time she had a dose, she felt hungry, which was wonderful.  But it was rather short lived.  We need to find something else."


"I've been on Contrave about a week now and I am eating less and the only side effect I'm dealing with is sleepiness.  I sleep fine at night but during the day I can barely keep my eyes open.  I'm sticking with it because I read the side effects typically go away, but, until then, I'll be sleeping at my desk."


"I'm 5'6 and 114 lbs. Very good pill to take if you're tiny and new to hormones. I recommend starting it the night of your new cycle to help your body get used to the hormones. Take it at night with a snack to fend off the nausea. STAY HYDRATED. You're going to confuse thirst with hunger on this pill. Drinking more water will combat bloating, weight gain, and fatigue. It takes longer to recover after workouts. My mood has improved drastically, as well as sex drive and wetness. My acne got worse, but I'll give it a few more months to straighten out. Love it so far."


"I started using Spiriva a month ago. The breathing was easier but after one month of taking it every morning I started having chest pains starting about 10 minutes after the treatment and lasting for an hour or so. Then I began having crushing tightness in my chest. I have completely quit the Spiriva."


"I was suffering from sever migraines for 4 years before I was put on this life saving medication.

My migraines had gotten to the point where I had to quit my job of 6 years where I held the position of supervisor. I tried so many different drugs, but none of them gave me any form of relief. Even perception pain killers didn't helped during the more severe.

Finally my doctor put me on 50mgs of Amitriptyline and oh my god, I have NEVER felt better!! I noticed a difference within a week of being on it! It has even helped my insomnia. I have been migraine and headache free since January 1016. The only time I get them is during my menstrual cycle but I have pain killers for during that time. I have no side effects from it at all."


"I took two of these pills and went into a full on RAGE for 6 straight hours. I couldn't control my emotions, my eyelids kept twitching, I felt like I was pumped full of anti-depressants and was in a cross-eyed fog. My nausea was definitely gone considering all the new horrible feelings I was enduring. The nurse said to "give it time". I have a two year old - I don't have a week or even a few days to be fueled by hatred and impatience. This medicine is horrible.
Don't take it unless you want to experience extreme mood swings and irritability."


"I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and heavy menstrual bleeding. The doctor prescribed Lysteda 650MG tablets. My doctor stated he only wants me to take 1 tablet by mouth once daily. He prescribed me 6 pills with 2 refills. I took one yesterday. 12/11/2012 around 3:00. All I have been doing since is spotting. I am in WOW mode because I could not believe how fast it worked. The side effect I got from it is a headache. I am not experiencing any clotting. I also take vitamins. Since I have PCOS so my periods are irregular. They started being irregular when I was 20. I have always had regular periods until I turned 20. They diagnosed me on May 11th 2012 a day before my wedding anniversary and been battling since then."