"I have been taking Loestrin for about 5 months now. And let me tell you... I gained no weight but it certainly reshaped my body. It made my breasts transform from a c 34 to DD 34. And my rear end also had more junk added to the trunk. The boyfriend isn't complaining but also the first month I was a raging lunatic with mood swings from hell. I also spotted like a moron for a couple of months till my body got used to it.

Honestly, if you are terrified about gaining weight then Loestrin 24 Fe won't do it. I haven't gained a blessed pound. And if I did it went straight to my butt and my boobs. It will not make you gain. Just make your breasts bigger than the sun...Ha..ha."


"I love Unisom Sleep Gels. I can't go to sleep and then can't stay asleep. This has fixed that with no grogginess next morning, no matter if you sleep 4 or 5 hours or 8 or 9 hours and feel the same. No hallucinations or anything. Best yet it's over the counter and cheap."


"Had Mirena inserted Mar 15 hoping for a relatively low maintenance BC option. I had a very regular, 28 day cycle with 5-7 days of heavy bleeding. Insertion felt like a hard pinch. For the 2 weeks I had shooting, sharp pains that left me in a ball on the couch & w/ heavy bleeding. For the next 6 months I spotted or bled almost 3/4 weeks a month & had heavier bleeding for about 10 days during those 3 weeks. By Sept it seemed to finally settle into a 3.5 week cycle but bleeding would be heavy or have spotting for 10 days. Thanksgiving I started bleeding, & bled almost daily until I had it removed mid Jan 16. Day after removal, severe bleeding, giant clots even w/ being on mini-pill. Day 7 had to take progesterone to stop abnormal bleeding."


"I started on liquid Prozac due to severe medicine sensitivities.  This has been a lifesaver.  I am currently on 2.5 mg and feel so much better.  My doctor would like me to get to 5mg, I will, but it will be slowly.  There is no one size fits all as far as dosage goes.  If you're sensitive to medicines, think about liquid Prozac.  Easier to control dosages, minimal side effects.  Wonderful!"


"I have been on Parnate for 1 year now. I have been on many other antidepressants. Parnate has certainly worked for me. There are still some days that I feel just a little down but nothing compared to the major depression I had suffered. Before my doctor Put me on Parnate I had been hospitalized and underwent ECTS successfully. Now I feel good finally. I do have to watch the foods because I hyperventilate and also severe diarrhea. Plus I am on 50mg of Seroquel in the morning and 100mg in the evening. Parnate is 10 mg x a day, which is low compared to some people.
"


"(Liletta IUD) I have a high pain tolerance (everyone is different). But in this case, that does not matter. During the insertion you will feel a slight pain/cramping but it is bearable! You will tense up a little, but breathing in with your nose and out with your mouth will help! The vaginal clamp did put pressure on me more than the actual cervix opening for the IUD. It's a quick process and rating the pain out of 10, it was about a 4-5 (deep breaths help!). I went while I was on my period which is recommended for easy insertion (true!) And my period stopped the same day, but got light the next day (normally heavy flow). You will feel a little light headed & crampy after but no joke, ice cream or a milkshake will help the pain! Good luck!"


"I am about to start taking these - I need inputs"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This product has a terrible taste. There are other ways to prepare for the procedure that do not require taking this vile medication. Why make the preparation worse than the procedure?"


"I have suffered through depression most of my life (I am 16 now) and I have gone through many anti depressants but most left me feeling even more depressed (due to weight gain which is one of my triggers with depression). Lexapro is the only anti depressant I have been on that has not caused excessive crying, weight gain/loss, suicidial thoughts, etc. the only thing I noticed is I sleep a little more than normal but hey, sleep isn't bad for me."


"I've been on the birth control patch for about seven months, and while I've never had issues with forgetting to change it, or it falling off (on the contrary it HURTS when I have to rip them off after a week) I have noticed in the last couple months that on my patch change day I become very light headed and nauseous and usually end up throwing up multiple times over the course of 4-8 hours. I generally feel nauseous, or just unwell for the next three days after as well. I always stuck it to my lower sides, switching each week, but this past week I affixed it to my arm and did find that I was less ill, but I did still throw up multiple times. For this reason I am switching methods because it is not worth it to me to be this sick this often."


"I have a J-pouch.  For the past 30yrs +  since my surgery, I have been using either Tincture of Opium 10% or Morphine Sulfate to control my almost constant diarrhea.  To date nothing else has worked.  I am now taking a powder cholestyramine which does help but in order to actually stop my running to the bathroom all day, I still have to take the Opium.  It keeps me awake so I cannot take it at night.  I can honestly state I am not addicted to it.  I am now down from 10ml 2 times a day to 2.5mls 1 time per day.  If I can find something to replace it I will.  The cost even for the smaller quantity is still almost prohibitive for me to continue with it."


"I had an accident at work 5 years ago. This has caused mid-lower back pain and sciatica on and off for several years. Over time the injury has got worse. The pain is now also radiating into my groin area. I take co-codomal 60/1000mg 4 times a day, 500mg naproxen twice daily and now on 30mg of amitriptyline at night after the other medications weren't working.

The pain hasn't gone but it is bearable. On bad days I was unable to walk. Since starting the amitriptyline, I have had a couple of side effects. Dry mouth and tiredness in the day (however this has got better over time). My quality of life has significantly improved and I can live with the side affects."


"My eyes were very dry and ichy and I had only put one drop in each eye and could fill a difference. I'm on day two and see improvement in my eyes thanks."


"I tried this under doctor recommendation for my combined condition, it turned me white the 1st day. great. 36 hours later I was purple all over my face and still flushing 72 hours later. What am I supposed to do?"


"I have tried every other system on the market. I seriously mean EVERYTHING. This is the only thing that works. I scuba dive every weekend April-December in the North Atlantic. Without this it would be a miserable experience. Only drawback is a dry mouth and occasional vision blurring. "


"Horrible. Made me gain almost 100 lbs in just over a year. Helped with depression but not worth it because of weight gain side effects."


"I have been a opiate user fir 15 years and yes they were prescribed and yes I still abused them.  I first got off of oxycontin by using Suboxone which I bought off the streets.  Sooo, I decided to try this miracle injection.  I have NEVER been so miserable in my life.  I don't know what's on this injection, but I've been sick for 5 days.  I will wait for this drug to wear off and go back
To the subs.  Thanks for letting me vent"


"I've been on it for three months, with a very slow ramp up phase. I've been dealing with major depression for 25 years and have been in all kinds of antidepressants, which work for a while, then stop. My doctor started to wonder if I might possibly be bipolar 2. My moods would cycle frequently within days. Deep despair to feeling just fine. Not mania. Just feeling good.
    Once I was on the therapeutic level, 200mg I felt so even keel. And I've been holding steady for almost two months!"


"Atarax is the best for relieving nausea, especially while taking pain killers. I have a broken tailbone and am taking Vicodin, which makes me so sick. I take 50 mg of Atarax and the nausea is gone within 20 minutes. It is GREAT. Also helps with anxiety and hives."


"I recieved medazilam, commonly called versed for my first colonoscopies, note versed is a amnesia drug they use so you "forget" how bad they treat you, and that you were in pain rather than relieve the trauma. I suffered anxiety,  long term amnesia, flashbacks and a PTSD-type reaction to the use of this drug. Not only did i loose the abity to lay down memory properly long term but the patches (it kinda feels like the connections are there of the bad experience you feel the trauma but you cant pin it on an exact block of memory) of the trauma remains i highly recomend the non-amnesic fentanyl instead for colonoscopies."


"Best thing I've ever done, tried every other possible way to stop & this is the only thing that has broken my nine year daily drinking habit, I couldn't recommend it highly enough to anyone out there that just can't stop. I take it at night as it makes me drowsy but suits me as it now serves as a sleeping pill as well, a bit dizzy & nauseous in morning but early days. I take 1/2 tablet - 50mg every second night"


"Very effective in masking pain from my osteoarthritis. Felt mild stomach discomfort during initial use (first 3 days) but effective almost immediately (within first 30 minutes!) for pain relief. Stomach discomfort is not recurrent. The most effective medication I've ever used for any pain-specific rx."


"I've used Clobetasol Propinate for several years now. I have to use the ointment, the creme burns when I apply it. But it heals the cracks and itching and bleeding I get from my outbreaks."


"I have been given this medication 4 times this year. The first time was in March for a pulled tooth. The second was after my gallbladder surgery, third was after hernia ,and this time was for some more dental work. For years both codeine and hydrocodone gave me horrible side effects and reactions. But I think I've built up some tolerance to medicines over the years. I have to take Phenegran with it and half a Benadryl. It makes me semi nauseated and itchy. It mellows me out and helps oh so much with pain. I have been given various strengths and even liquid form. Works great!"


"I've been on Contrave 3 weeks now. The first week I was so sleepy on the drive home, exhausted feeling. It's not as bad now, but I wake up not feeling completely rested.  I haven't lost much, and I do find the weigh in's everyday slightly discouraging. I haven't exercised much because I just haven't had the energy. Next week I'll try to incorporate that, and try to be even more strict on my diet.  Going to keep going...but as of right now, I'm not sure if it's helping or not."


"Has not worked on my Neuropathy, in my toes. 900 mg/ day."


"I switched from a combined pill to Nora-Be about four months ago because the doctor said I couldn't take estrogen because of chest pain and migraines. The pill is 100% very effective and no mood swings, no migraines.  However, the bad side effects were excessive hair shedding I mean more than the normal, excessive bloating even without carb intake.  I also had cramping, hardly bleeding just spotting.  My period was never on time but can feel the symptoms of PMS.  Overall, pill is very effective but excessive hair loss!"


"I got the worst cramps of my life, headaches, had volatile mood swings, seemed to have gain weight on this pill. Was not a good idea and will switch soon."


"I have had spine problems and surgery for 15 years. I could not sleep on my sides or back because the pain would generate through my hip and leg to where I wanted to scream. I had become immune to everything from hydrocodone to hydromorphone. I could take 30 mg of Percocet and feel nothing because my bodiess dependence had gotten so high, nothing would work. I also had gotten to have to take medicine to keep the withdrawals down which felt like the bones in my legs and back were being pulled out of my body with a pair of plyers. The aches would only be resolved by laying in hot water and that was from withdrawals and not even including the actual pain I was having with my spine. It was hell and methadone took all of it away. Now I live again!"


"I started taking harvoni on 12-10-16 , on 12-21-23 I had my first labs , on 1--6-17 I had my 1st dr. visit since starting harvoni at that dr. visit I was told my viral load went from 2,000,000 down to 18 I was told a viral load of 15 is fantastic I was 3 points higher than the optimum virol load.I will say this taking harvoni hasn't  been a cake walk but harvoni is worth taking even though its some getting use to some of the side effects , one more thing I feel blessed after hearing about all the hardship people are going through to get the drug for me its free I'm a veteran and the VA has a program for qaulifying vets to get it free. Praise God , God bless you all. Hang tuff!! Still have 8 weeks to go, 61 yrs old"


"It worked well, my moods were more stable. The only downfall was that I gained 20 pounds. As a bulimic and anorexic this terrified me. I ended up going off of it to lose the weight."


"I've been using gianvi for over a month now and I haven't experienced any mood swings!!! I don't feel depressed, suicidal or anything. I have experienced bloating and tender breasts. I have recently broke out on face a bit but I'm hoping my body will soon adjust because I chose it to help with acne. I'll continue to use it and hope for the best. So far I don't think I've gained any weight which is a bummer bc I'm underweight and really was looking forward to it. But we'll see!"


"I have recurring kidney stones. The pain is incredible.
I'm non-responsive to acetaminophen and hydrocodone.  Meperidine causes seizures. Ibuprofen works well for normal pain but can't handle kidney stones. But Dilaudid works wonders."


"I've had Implanon for about 9 months now. The insertion was pretty painful because the numbing medicine wasn't working and I got a nasty bruise. After I had it put in I haven't had a period and it's actually calmed my mood swings. The only negative is my skin is breaking out as if I'm a teenager going through puberty again."


"While on and off this medicine since I was about 17, I overlooked this drug's effectiveness only to end up realizing how well this can stabilize me.   Although at initially high doses it can create some fuzziness/fog in memory and cognitive disruptions, the feelings of well-being i get outweigh its negative side effects that slowly dissipate over time.  I am now 22 and will continue to be taking this until i feel that my condition won't affect my life even if that sounds like a rare occurrence.  I highly recommend this medicine for mood disruptions, dysfunctional thinking processes and other similar living disturbances. Keep calm and carry on."


"I have tried several sprays for my allergies. Nothing has worked better for me  than Dymista. My HMO refuses to pay for Dymista since it is not on the formulary and it is too costly.

I will have to pay for the next bottle."


"I use it to sleep at night.  Love it.  Works like a charm, haven't noticed any side effects with the exception of having RLS every once in awhile."


"I have battled hyperhidrosis for 6 years, trying everything from loofas, SweatBlock, Certain Dri, even putting cinnamon on my underarms, all to an avail. Then, last week I was at the doctors and I decided to mention my sweating problem. She prescribed Hypercare and told me that it has worked for all of her patients. Yeah, I'd heard that one before. Skeptically, I went home and followed the directions to the t. I did experience severe itching and burning (I'm not going to lie, it was intense and kind of felt like someone was holding a blow torch to my pits,) but it was all worth it the next day when there wasn't a drop of sweat on my grey shirt! Please give Hypercare a try, it has truly changed my life!"


"I tore my shoulder labrum and the pain can be off the chart.  Hydrocodone and ibuprofen and ice helped some. After my doctor gave me the Flector Patch I noticed major relief in my shoulder within an hour. These work very well. These truly work."


"I've been taking Suboxone for about 5 yrs, buying them from a friend. She tends to oversell her extras, and at least a few times per year, I end up in withdrawal when I run out. I finally went to a doctor to get my own script, but since my insurance doesn't cover Suboxone, he put me on Zubsolv. So far, I feel fine. My only issue is the pill form. I was taking 4mgs of Sub a day, half of a 8mg film. Now I'm taking half of a 5.7mg Zubsolv tablet, which means cutting the tab in half. I've accidentally crushed half, and had to scoop it up & get it under my tongue, which worries me, because I'm afraid I'm losing some of it this way. The taste is actually better, like a breath mint. I miss the strips, but I'm keeping an open mind!"


"I took 1 pill and about 6 hours later I was in extreme pain for the next 12 hours. Cramping, nausea, cold sweats and minimal relief from the actual constipation. I had several small bowel movements but they were so painful and in the end I took Metamucil because my stool was so hard, I couldn't pass it. I will never again use this product- there is absolutely nothing "gentle" about it."


"Recently changed from using two other blood pressure medications that weren't controlling my runaway blood pressure. Ziac has done well. I probably should have rated it higher."


"Developed a flaky skin rash and went to see my OBGYN about it. It became a vicious circle, scratch then it would flake which made me scratch even more, etc. He took several samples and said it was not a rash but dermatitis caused by anxiety. So he prescribed Atarax and told me to take half a pill each day for a month. I didn't even realize I was suffering from anxiety until he mentioned it. So, I have been taking it when I feel anxious (about halfway through my menstrual cycle) and it has helped. No side effects so far and I feel better like taking the edge off and calming me down. "


"I was taking 1000-2000mg of Codine a day for 2 years. I spent a day reading all the reviews on Suboxone as my Doctor wanted to start me on it. I was really worried cause there were no bad reviews. I started my first dose of Suboxone two days ago and I feel amazing. The only side effect is a slight headache. Anyone with an Opiate addiction this is the drug of help."


"Prior to my diagnosis of heart disease I suffered daily with what I thought was heartburn and indigestion.  I ate Tums like candy.  Sometimes it would get so bad I would chug a couple of diet sodas just so I could burp, which seemed to help.   Then I had a stress test which led to having a heart cath done.  I have a 100% blockage in my RCA and two other smaller blockages.  Once I started Ranexa all of what I used to believe was heartburn/indigestion stopped.  It is amazing."


"I took a form of this medication a couple of years ago (Septra, which has the same ingredients) and it cleared up my UTI, although I thought it was a little slow to fully work. So when I got a UTI about a week ago suddenly, I asked my doc to prescribe it for me again, only this time it was Bactrim. I'm funny with antibiotics, I don't like taking them and I have a very sensitive stomach, so I like to stick with what works. Took it again this time, and noticed my symptoms improved, then got bad again. I had two side effects this time, loss of appetite and jittery feeling. I went back to my doc and my urine sample still showed white blood cells, so they sent my sample out to be cultured for a better prescription. It helped but didn't cure it."


"I felt like I was starting to get a yeast infection while taking antibiotics. My symptoms weren't too bad and I wanted to treat it before it got horrible. I experienced an annoying itch and discharge. I took a generic version of monistat 3 from Walgreens. Night 1: felt a tingly sensation when treatment was applied. No burning. Night 2: No tingling and the next day felt back to normal. Night 3: just like the previous night and the next day was completely fine. It's been 3 days since I did the last treatment and no symptoms. Worked great."


"I usually get cold sores twice a year, but this year they've appeared way more. I usually have Valtrex and they dissapeared in hours, but this time I had run out of them. So when i first noticed a single blister between my lip and chin I run to the pharmacy to buy Abreva. I applied it as indicated and sadly it didn't work for me at all. It might work for some as medicines are like that, but for me it didn't do anything at all."


"Developed depression and significant anxiety this fall.  Doctor started me on Lexapro, but that wasn't controlling the anxiety, loss of appetite and insomnia.  Added Zyprexa and almost instantly felt much, much calmer, could eat and slept well.  Was very sleepy/tired for the first few days but acclimated within a week.  The problem I did have was with weight gain.  Thought my life had calmed down and I could do without the medicines, but have found that not to be the case.  Did not have any issues weaning off the Lexapro and Zyprexa. Just started Pristiq yesterday.  Hoping and praying for good things."


"From my research, the absorption rate depends on the person quite a bit.  I'm on Androgel 3 pumps right now (orig. T-level 218 on 338 - 1000 scale). I'm feeling better but not as good as the trial pack of Testim.  Just to be sure I was remembering correctly, I used the 3 remaining tubes of Testim recently, and my energy was much better (did not need any naps during the day.)

After going back to 3 pumps Androgel, I felt energy level drop.  Since my insurance covers only Androgel and Foresta, I'm going to ask Dr. about switching to Foresta next visit since I do not seem to be absorbing the Androgel very well.

If Testim smelled better, I'd be on the phone with the insurance to see if we could work out a deal."


"I started taking Adipex on 3/21/12. My starting weight was 271.5. Today is 4/25/12 and I weigh 258lbs. I've lost a total of 13.5 lbs. I'm certain I could've lost WAY more. After over a month, I still have 1/2 a bottle left. The side effects of the pill (rapid heart beat, dizziness from not eating..etc) brought out my pre-existing anxiety issues. I stopped taking it for 2 weeks and got back to eating wrong but I started again a little over a week ago and I'm losing like CRAZY! I weigh everyday and the number keeps getting smaller (side effects are GONE). I sometimes skip a pill, but I still don't feel like I'm starving like I used to. Will continue to take it until I reach 145lbs. I haven't exercised, but I did purchase the INSANITY workout and will start soon."


"I'm 76. Been using Cialis for BPH and also ED. Tried Viagra last week. Wow. Never performed so well. Took about 2 hours before sex. Had a great erction and lasted as long as I wanted to. Decided to climax after about 1/2 hr. of continuas intercourse. My partnetr was amazed and said it was the best! I had received 50mg tablets, but I cut in half. Seemed to be more than enough. Maybe I'll try 50mg. for comparison."


"I was on Actonel for five years.  I did not relate the problem I was having to the drug until after I stopped taking Actonel. I developed dry eyes.  They were so bad, they would wake me up every night five or six times and I would have to put eye drops in so I could go back to sleep.  During the day, I would have to excuse myself from meetings, etc. to leave the room to put eye drops in my eyes.  I went to several eye doctors and all they could do was say I had dry eye syndrome and wanted me to start Restasis.  I had read that you have to use this forever and I was reluctant to start it.  I put up with the dry eye problem for years. My doctor took me off Actonel after the five years and after a few months, my dry eye problem completely went away!!  I was so surprised and appreciative! Even while I was on Actonel, I read the side effects and nothing was ever mentioned about dry eyes. That is the reason I am writing this review so that others may have some hope that this problem may be caused by Actonel and is reversible once the drug is stopped."


"It did help me to quit smoking, but I became very aggressive on it and had to discontinue use."


"Mononessa has been the Worst birth control I have ever been on. I was on this pill for three days and thought I would die.Severe nausea, nightmares, mood swings, insomnia,headaches and chest pain. I stopped taking it after the third day. My body really does not like this birth control.  I would not recommend this pill at all."


"It worked great for me. I thought I found the answer to all my misery until I started breaking out from the patch. I got a rash all around where the adhesive was. I  was fortunately  still using samples so I had not put a any $$ for. I will try it again if they can make the patch hypoallergenic or something"


"I think this has to be the best product.  I've been dealing with problems from endometriosis since I was 12.  Abnormal cycles, painful abdomen, bowel problems, etc.  I had laser surgery to remove the endometriosis in July last year and afterward was placed on Ovcon 35 continuous.  I had a small amount of breakthrough bleeding and pain for about a month after starting treatment. It's great now. I'm hoping to avoid further surgery for quite a bit of time."


"My hands and feet get sweaty whenever I think about it. I was so embarrassed by them. They'd leave sweaty marks on surfaces and I couldn't shake hands with people or high five them. So then I got Drysol. I've been using it for about 11 days. I gave it an 8 because they still sweat not as much but they still sweat on my fingers and around my palm but not the center. I hope as I continue to use it, it works better. ITS WORTH IT."


"Day 3 here! First day felt completely normal, yesterday kicked my butt! About 6 hours after my dose I felt super light headed and queasy for about 3 hours. Other than that I'm pretty hopeful and excited to see how well it works for me with diet and exercise. Some of the reviews I've read and seen are discouraging but I'm staying strong!"


"This is the only treatment I found that made me feel like a normal human being again!"


"After years of trying different medications sertraline has finally been the most useful and compatible one for me. If only I had found this years ago as it has lifted my depression, improved my social skills and eased my obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms (would trigger after anxiety)."


"I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse syndrome my senior year in college, resulting in a medical discharge from the Army rather than commissioning as an officer. I was blacking out, fainting, and my activity tolerance dropped dramatically as the condition progressed.

Metoprolol was prescribed for me to help regulate my heart rate - it worked great for that. I didn't feel the palpitations and heart racing with minimal activity. Downside was that my blood pressure was already low - so being on this medication made my blood pressure drop even lower. Doctors eventually put me on MIDODRINE which constricts my blood vessels causing an increase in blood pressure. The combination works great!"


"Mom was put on 10 mg. Then Dr. increased to 20 mg and her husband passed away and Dr. increased to 40 mg. She kept falling, blacking out, dizzy spells. I kept asking Dr. if it could be any of her medications and they said no. Then she started having signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's. On her first diagnosis she was diagnosed with advanced alz.
We saw no signs or family history of Alz. You see that coming 4-5 years out. After fighting this for 4 months after diagnosis, I decided the only thing that was changed was adding Celexa, so I weened her off Celexa and in 3 weeks w had our Mom back from Alz, state that she was in."


"I have been using this for one day and I already see a difference. I first had a yeast infection at the end of May. Treated it with Monistat 1, I guess it threw my ph off. So I had bacterial vaginitis right after that. Then my period. So I've been having a really terrible time as you can imagine. So I have been using unscented soaps bathing a lot, drying myself well wearing cotton underwear. Until I discover this l. Acidophilus. I took 2 tablets (1 billion live bacteria) yesterday after noon. I felt okay. Still some odor and a little discharge. This morning I took another dosage. Throughout the day I haven't had little to no itching. Tonight I took another dosage and even my tenderness is going away. I also drink cranberry juice often. I'm feeling pretty good."


"I treated narcolepsy first with Nuvigil then Provigil.  Having Lyme disease compounds fatigue and pain on top of sleepiness.  I maxed out at 200 mg provigil bid and it became ineffective.  I take Ritalin 20 mg TID.  I am no longer fatigued, in pain or sleepy.  I have a high tolerance to drugs and not anxious to up my dose, but really need 4 times a day.  My only side effects are compulsively picking the skin around my fingers and compulsively drinking chocolate milk.  But I no longer feel a wet, wool blanket of fatigue, pain and sleepiness over me.  I also tend to hyper focus.  I'm a natural scholar so that's ok by me, but I will study one topic for 8 hours compulsively.  Yeah, compulsion is the only issue I have with it."


"I started Apri five months ago. I have always suffered with terrible ovarian cysts, and now they're starting to finally decrease. I have lost twenty pounds while I've been taking the pills, without changing my diet or exercise. I'm not pregnant, nor have I ever been. My sex drive is the same, but I can't eat anymore. Small meals twice a day that has absolutely no dairy in them are all my stomach can handle now. I have never had a problem with dairy before Apri. I also get terrible headaches and am constantly tired. There are positive and negatives to this pill."


"Did nothing for me. I have been applying vaniqua twice a.day to my chin for over 2 months and I haven't noticed any change whatsoever. I will continue.to try until tube.is empty but will NOT repurchase.

I don't want people.out there falsely assume this is some.sort of miracles cream that works fort everyone.. I have sharp, dark hairs on my chin and a few.scattered ones on my face and chest and I've had it since I was 20. I think electrolysis is the only way for me to better my "condition". Good luck to all out there battling this."


"May help an occasional Constipation, but for chronic IBS, did not help me. Water trickled out after approx. 30 minutes after taking  Linzess then nothing but severe cramping. A WASTE of money. A lot of cash. Took as directed, for 21 days, notified the gastro, he told me to discontinue use."


"I started taking the medication in March 2013 after chemo on the fall of 2012 and then radiation in Jan-Feb of 2013. I am experiencing joint and muscle pain. But as a migraine sufferer, it's a walk in the park. Whatever works to cure this cancer, I'm up for everything and anything."


"I've been on June fe for 8 months now, at first I thought it was great! No more cramps, no acne (unless I was about to start), hadn't gotten pregnant. So perfect right? Well. For the past 3-4 months I have been in nothing but HORRIBLE moods. Like lock myself in my room so I don't have to talk to anyone and when I do it turns into an argument. I'll lay in bed and think really horrible thoughts also. I'll get random burst of anxiety and sweat my butt off. I've gained over 13lbs since the pill, and even if I went to the gym it seemed like a never ending cycle of gain and lose. So overall I'm not pleased with my experience with this pill. I highly advise to not take if you have ANY history of depression or anxiety of ANY sort."


"After 41+years on various meds many included this one.  Unfortunately, it must be monitored closely and depending on factors like body weight, other meds taken, caffeine intake, and more, it can be a difficult balancing act.  Dilantin toxicity has happened and is a living hell for all.  The med can be good to stop nocturnal tonic clonics if you are having those, which are life-threatening.  Do your research, make sure dilantin levels are taken periodically at trough and consider more than just the 20 max if you take a does afterward.  Make sure you have a liver profile taken periodically.  A doc may have to be reminded but it's best to have one who knows meds and does bloodwork regularly. Find a good epileptologist you get along with."


"The experience of getting the implant in was near painless, if you look away all you'll feel is the numbing shot, but I watched and it was a simple process a bit of blood a bandage and they send you off. For the first 2 weeks I was spotting from the change of birth control, but nothing too terrible. (Have to wait 2 weeks for effectiveness). It's been 3 months now and no complaints, I did break out A LOT more then from being on the pill, but not to far off from what I had before pills. Slight weight gain, but went away easily. Haven't spotted or had a period since, knock on wood. It is simple, easy, effective and you can't see it, after the bruise goes away, a week and a half or so. I highly recommend it, only $50 copay, that is paid for all doctors appointments."


"While taking this stuff, I began to have an insatiable appetite. My mouth is almost always dry and my ears will have a screeching noise. It puts me to sleep within 20 minutes and is hard to shake off in the mornings, much worse than Benadryl. It is playing an effective role in controlling the chronic hives I have had for close to a year. Although I don't enjoy any of the side effects, I Do thoroughly enjoy not having hives all the time! I have a much better quality of life since I've began this new prescription!"


"I started this pill 8 months ago.  I got my period horribly the first month, maybe even the worst I've ever had it.  It was heavy, painful, and I gained 6 pounds in water weight.  Since then I have not gotten my period once.  I will get some period symptoms around the time I would get my period and some discharge but no period, which is great for me.  I have been on probably more than 5 birth control pills before this and this by far is the best.  I've lost 10 pounds, no acne, and no depression which is the main reason I switched.  The only negative about this pill is the crazy high price.  Great pill!"


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

"I started taking florinef a few months ago and while I haven't noticed a difference, I believe it is keeping my symptoms from progressing. Before I went on it my body was on a downward fall but as soon as I started taking it everything was stable. It has made me gain about 5-10 pounds of water weight but it's not too bad. This drug along with my other medicine allows me to live my life better."


"Horrifying. The onset for Relief is 2 to 3 hours. Then it runs out of pain relief within 5 to 6 hours! If they are trying to hit the abusers make drug and alcohol treatment accessible!!! And the cost is  3 X's More than oxycontin...?!?!? Go figure...."


"I was on Tirosint for over 6 months and during that time I've had fluctuating blood pressure, sore neck and throat, sleepless nights, nervousness, and generally not feeling well.  While it may work for some, it didn't work for me.  I am now on the natural hormone Armour thyroid and I hope to stay on it.  "


"I tried the Nuvaring. This was my first form of any birth control. This was very easy to put inside and very easy to take out. I didn't feel the ring ever. I thought it was amazing until I started to get huge deep pimples. They were impossible to get rid of. "


"First time I got MRSA it started as a small pimple under my arm and quickly became a massive abscess over night. I went to the ER and doctor told me it was MRSA and prescribed me 10 days worth of bactrim. With in four days the infection stopped and the wound started to heal. It was completely healed before then ten days but I took all the bactrim as directed by the doctor. Then about 7 days ago I noticed a large pimple and got it checked it and it was MRSA again but my whole leg was swollen. They lanced it and gave me another ten days of bactrim. I'm about five days in and the swelling has resided and the pain is much less. No side effects other then a constant headache and abdominal cramps. Seems to work good for MRSA and staph infection"


"I was prescribed Efudex to treat various Actinic Keratoses on my forehead and balding front pate. Firstly my overall rating is that the treatment is very effective and I now have a beautiful forehead of smooth skin after 2 weeks 2 days of treatment and 2 weeks of recovery post treatment.

It may be that my skin damage was mild. In any event I found the process quite bearable.I applied the cream sparingly night and morning and there was little to see for 3 or 4 days, skin then reddened and peeled/flaked - no ulceration or discharge. Although unsightly (looked like a bright rash) as a male I was still happy to go out and socialise. I used my wife's hair colourant  plastic protective gloves but still washed hands thoroughly after use. Happy."


"Lost 9lbs in 2 weeks and have not exercised yet.  This pill is the real deal. No side effects."


"Today is day 6 of this medicine and it just isn't working.  I would have thought that I would have some kind of relief by now, but not."


"Been on Xeljanz XR 11 mg for about 10 days now. I've tried most of the infusion drugs and Methotrexate and none have worked.  It's a little early to tell for sure but I think it's helping. I don't have typical RA, no flares, I am in a constant flare. No coming and going unfortunately.  I also have whole body swelling, lucky me. But I am noticing a slight reduction in swelling.  I had gone up a full ring and shoe size. Today I could get on a ring I haven't been able to wear in years....yay! I have had some strange side effects. Extreme fatigue, depression,  skin crawling and a little paranoia. Not typical for me and I don't think for this drug either. I seem to always have the rare side effects with all medications. I'm hopeful though."


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A previous poster Ryan Smith said "I've seen some of the reviews and I have a question for yall how did yall get your doctor to give phentermine to you for 6 months to a year my doctor will only give it to me 1 out of every 3 months"
Just to let you know how I get it ...

I am attending a weight loss clinic, look for one in your area, they do weekly weigh ins and check your blood pressure weekly, and at the start they did a complete blood workup. I don't have a lot to lose, 5'9" and weighed 171lbs. My goal is 150lbs. Today is day 30, I have lost 18lbs. I started out with 1/2 a pill then after 1 week moved up to 1 a day, it really controls my appetite. I am doing this with a Ketogenic diet.It truly works, I'm not hungry."


"Love this inhaler, after trying breo, dulera, Tudorza, spiriva, symbicort, and Adair, this one works the best for me"


"I've  Been using this for almost 3 months and some advise I would give you KEEP YOUR FACE  MOISTURIZED! When using this since retin-a is an acid I don't know what I did wrong but I got an acid burn so my face was like really really red all the time and it just felt wierd so I use it every other day now and just keep your face MOISTURIZED"


"My dr. had me on Wellbrutrin for several years without much improvement and I gained a ton of weight. She changed me to Viibryd  about three years ago. It helps with most of my depression. It takes the edge off, except when my depression is really high. I have no noticed many side effects. I do not feel like a zombi while taking Viibryd. My dr sometimes tries to change my meds but we always go back to Viibryd. Still have suicidal thoughts but not as much and I can handle them for the most part. I have not gained weight with Viibryd. I hope to stay on Viibryd, unless my condition becomes worse. I am at the top mg (40 mg)."


"I just finished my first week of contrave with metformin, and I have lost 11 lbs already. With PCOS, this is the first time I've seen weight loss like this. I do have some upset tummy and nausea, and I have to force myself to eat, because I am not hungry at all anymore. I am really hopeful. Down from 276 to 165. I haven't added exercise yet, and am really hopeful. Will update."


"I was prescribed Wellbutrin XR (150mg) for slight depression, stress and anxiety. After taking Celexa which didn't really help I wanted to try something that I thought would be "stronger". Wellbutrin did absolutely nothing for me. We upped the dose to 300mg which made no difference I was on it for about 3 months before I stopped, I was also hoping it would help me lose some weight. No Luck."


"I have been diagnosed with lupus (SLE) and had fluid around my lungs and heart caused by an inflamation iin the body.  After corrective surgery was put on 10 mg prednisone  3times a day.  Felt an immediate improvement in my overall health with no side effects.  Now down to one 10 mg pill per day."


"I've been on Lexapro for over a year and have noticed that I'm actually not "freaking out" about everything.  I'm happy for every day that I'm here and thankful for every moment I have.  I only wish I would have approached my doctor before to ask for help.  This little pill made a huge difference."


"LOVE LOVE LOVE this medicine!  I was apprehensive at first because of all the side effect horror stories, but at the end of my rope with around 15-17 bad migraines per month.  Sometimes I would have them 10 days in a row and my insurance would not pay for enough Imitrex, then I would run out and just suffer for days. Side effects were so bad the first week I almost quit:  dizzy, complete "weirdness", inability to handle more than one task at a time, anxiety, spacing out and forgetting things, etc.  And I still got migraines. It was a little scary.  On day 8 I took a leap of faith, increased my dose (as per the doctors orders) and the side effects all but went away, as did the migraines.  Life is better now."


"I was put on this medication and taken off hydromorphone. It was horrible! I was given 50mg three times a day. I had hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, headaches and blurred vision. The blurred vision was so bad it was making me dizzy. It also made me so weak and washed out feeling that I could hardly make it through the day. I went back to my pain doctor to complain about this medication and she put me back on the hydromorphone which was working perfectly in the first place!"


"I did very well during the free trial lower dose period. I lost 12 pounds. Ive been on the drug for atotal of 5 weeks and have not lost any additional weight on the scale.  I have lost inches. 4 around my waist 3 at hips and 2 on each extremity(I must be gaining muscle).  Plus Im feeling better and keeping track of all food a fluid im eating and drinking. I stick to a 1200-1800 calorie diet. So my body doesn't get bored(most days 1500).  I do have numbness in my toes but thats it.  My starting weight was 245lbs. Im female and 42."


"I am receiving Dilaudid through a pain pump. It's just been a month since the surgery.  I was opiate tolerant at the time.  I have sarcoidosis degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis. I feel so much better than I have in a long time. I'm not sleepy but I did get tingling in the lower left leg that went to my toes. I am stiff in joints but not sure if it's the arthritis or Dilaudid. I rate it at 8.5."


"I have taken almost every drug out there. With so many drugs/so many different side effects, because of this I have been off all drugs for a couple of years, I feel the need to go on something for depression. I was so worried about side effects of weight gain or hair loss, that I asked my doctor for something that would avoid these two side effects. I have been on Pristiq for almost 2 weeks...I have mild headaches, frequent urination, constipation, and insomnia so far. I am hoping with monitoring this that maybe if I change the time that I take it and try to add fiber to my diet, and try to drink less fluids closer to bed time to help. I have had worse side effects with other medicines, so I will stay on longer to see if I notice a difference."


"Hi I been taking the medication for a week an last 4lbs along with the medication I been drinking lots of water walking a 1.5-2 miles 2-3 days a week. I been watch what I eat an didn't feelings as hungry as I usually do. I try to eat my last meal by 7:30pm but some times it does not work that way. So far the medication has been working for me."


"I'm coming to the end of one year on this medication. It has worked very well for me, causing almost a 50 pound weight loss. I went from the initial low 3+ mg dose to a 11.25 mg. Some things I noticed while taking this medication:

*High irritability/moodiness/depression for the first 2-3 days after increasing doses (I'm also on Citalopram)

*I've lost this weight without having to change my diet or add exercise. It has simply decreased my appetite.

*Now that I'm stepping down the dosage, I'm experiencing high levels of hunger and am gaining roughly five pounds per week (consistent for the past 2-3 weeks)"


"I love the drug but I am experiencing EXCESSIVE Weight Gain.

I began the medication in November 2007.  To date, I have gained 30 lbs.  Some of my now FAT clothes have gotten too tight.:(

Has anyone else experienced this problem??"


"I have been put on every muscle relaxant from Flexeril to Soma and then my neurologist tried me on Zanaflex last week for the first time. I have to say so far it's working pretty good. I feel a little drowsy but hopefully that will pass as my system gets used to it. At this point with my MS, I am willing to try anything in order to feel better and not hurt all the time. I'm thinking we are on to something here. At least that's what I'm praying for."


"I have been fighting hiccups off and on for weeks. Was prescribed Thorazine, have been somewhat reluctant to take it 3"


"Had severe chronic acne for almost a decade.Despite my struggle I stayed away from Retin A and Tretinoin, because of reviews stating the horrible peeling, redness, and eventual ineffectiveness.Luckly a year ago I came across a heaven sent dermatologist, who understood this product and gave me specific care instructions not just "here put this on your face, good luck". Because of the severity of my acne I didn't see real results until 6 months in( most people see dramatic changes at 3 months).The months leading up to being clear were tough.I broke out WAY MORE then ever before.However, I at month 6 people started complementing my skin.And now at month 9,even the texture of my skin is firmer and more youthful( mine was adult acne)."


"The doc tested for Flu and it came back negative but he said I had all the symptoms of the flu (fever, body aches, dizziness, etc). He prescribed Tamiflu and said I could continue taking OTC medications as well. By the second dose, I was sweating profusely and felt clammy. I took my temp and it was 96.3F. That alarmed me, but I figured it was my body finding another way to fight my "flu". Once I woke up the next day, my temperature was 98F and I felt great but took the third dose of Tamiflu. Bad decision. 96.5 F temp, sweating, and clammy. Apparently hypothermia is a newer size effect of Tamiflu. I will not be taking the fourth dose and will continue my OTC meds. Not worth it."


"Was taking Armour Thyroid 90mg, and the pharmacy switched me to this NP thyroid as a generic and it was awful experience, was like I wasn't taking anything at all, like they just gave me a placebo or something.  Not sure why such a dramatic difference, but this was just my experience, now at the pharmacy you have to specify brand name only by your doctor to make sure you get the Armour Thyroid, pre warning, unless it works for you then awesome."


"I started taking montelukast at the beginning of the winter because I would wheeze at night and had a hard time breathing.  I have allergies and it just got much worse at night and affected my breathing.  I tried Advair and though it helped, I would cough during the day with phlegm and I didn't like taking steroids. I heard of Singulair and asked my allergist to write me a prescription.  Well, I have now been taking it for at least 4 or so months and it works great.  I am back to my normal self, breathing fine and plus, it helps with my allergies A LOT! This medicine is a life saver for me and I love it! I take it at night and no more wheezing."


"I am an active 60 y/o male; have had 2 surgeries to fix meniscus tears on left knee; also arthritic in that knee.  I am 1 week out from 3rd injection.  1st shot was good -no side effects; 2nd shot - some increased swelling and stiffness; 3rd shot ok; one week out and I notice that I am not sore after sitting at my desk for an hour or more. I actually have to start getting used to trusting my knee when I stand up again!  Definitely helped!  I have not given it the acid test as I am a backpacker and I would usually get significant pain after the first couple of miles hiking.  Initial reaction is that my knee is not perfect with 20% of my meniscus left, and I do still have some pain, but the shots DID HELP.  No complaints."


"Was diagnosed with pneumonia in March 2013 and HIV. Viral load was 16000 and CD4 365. July viral load was 7600 and CD4 735 without meds. Started Stribild August 2013, after 3 weeks I'm undetectable and CD4 765. Very pleased."


"I have been on Sinemet for at least 15 years. I have not had to raise the dosage due to augmentation as of yet. This is the very first medicine I tried for restless legs syndrome and it works so well for me I don't feel the need to try the newer medicines. I have had restless legs syndrome since my teens and am now hitting 60."


"Lunesta is now generic so the cost is low.  I take 3 mg at night and sleep 7-8 hours.  It's been such a godsend for me.  I have terrible insomnia."


"(Inserted 12/23/15  18 years old) Was Nervous about an IUD but sooo happy I did it! I kept rescheduling my appointments because I was finding so many negative reviews, mainly tons of bleeding. Let me tell you that may be others experience but mine has been quite wonderful. Insertion wasn't nearly bad as I had read, I took 2 Tylenol before procedure. It was in a few short min! Soo so happy with this IUD. Try it! If it doesn't work for you just have it removed."


"My doctor advised me to do research about this before the procedure, where I came across this site, these reviews scared me to death. I wouldn't recommend doing that. If you have very painful periods where you stop mid step curled over in pain, this procedure hurts less than that and it's done is 5-10 minutes. Definitely was way more scared than I should be I should be."


"Just started taking Belviq 10mg twice daily.  My starting weight was 350.  Three days later I am already down to 345.  I am a 5'5 40 year old woman.  Belviq worked for me immediately to suppress my appetite.  I am counting my exact calories daily and sticking to a 1200-1300 calorie diet.  I have not felt deprived and Belviq is keeping my hunger at bay.  I have not experienced any noticeable side effects.  I go back to my doctor in a month for a weigh-in.  I will re-post my results.  So far so good.  So far I would definitely recommend this drug."


"I have been on Trinessa for almost a year and I would recommend this pill. It increased my breast size (a huge plus) without adding excess anywhere else. It is inexpensive, and I can plan for the exact time frame I will get my period. It is very regular. My sex drive has increased. The only negative thing is that I have become more emotional and over dramatic, but not necessarily with only bad emotions."


"I can't rate this medicine enough as the doctor said to me it saved his life.
I know what he means by that now.
I suffer with depression and was on sertraline. However it caused me problems in sleeping and staying asleep. For years I also suffered pain in all parts of my body which caused me to have panic attacks too often.  So with sleep being the problem and no more sleeping tablets left or allowed to get a doctor prescribed amitriptyline. So I started and from day 1 it changed my life. I can sleep well and no longer have panic attacks over pain and have 90% less pains anyway.  I also still take sertraline 100mg and amitriptyline 60mg. so it has sorted my somatiziation disorder and sleep probs. Miracle."


"I had a mixed experience with Junel Fe. At first I was so relieved because I had no side effects. No weight gain, mood changes, or anything negative and it cleared up my acne/regulated my periods. However, about 5 months in, I started having really bad mood changes. I cried all the time for no reason. I felt insane. It was awful. This medication may work for some people, but if you take Junel Fe and have these side effects, ask your doc to change your medication."


"I took cortisone injections in my knee for 2 years the last few injections the pain was getting worse. Was tired of taking pain pills I found Euflexxa with my search. Very glad I did I took the print out to my ortho Dr. and ask him about what I found. I'm afraid of needles so they used numbing solution. I definitely did NOT feel any pain. Friday was my 2nd injection."


"This is only my second month on birth control. The first month I was taking orsythia and it made my acne disappear within two weeks and I absolutely loved it. I had no issues and my boobs were starting to grow very slowly. I'm about three weeks into syronx and my acne has worsened.. I feel like scarface. My boyfriend and I have great sex so thats the only good thing about this. I've gained a couple pounds but well.. I am only three weeks in and I have been a little stressed... so HOPEFULLY my skin goes back to normal..If not, I'm switching back to orsythia!"


"After severely injuring my back while lifting a patient, herniating three discs, three failed back surgeries and multiple ineffective pain relief measures I finally accepted that I will need medication until a cure for spinal nerve damage is found. Using oxycodone means I can walk my dog, keep my house neat, enjoy life with my husband and live life again. I am scruptiously careful about how much I take and keep them under lock and key for the safety of my grandchildren. With great care this drug can give you your life back. However if a person doesn't take very seriously the potential addiction properties it can make a bad situation worse."


"BC from below. Rapid weight gain, swelling and bad cycle. Don't recommend"


"Saw no affect"


"Started taking the starter dose on April 27, 2015, then went up to the regular dose on May 11th, 3 days ago.  Didn't lose much the first week then, wow, started dropping the pounds.  It has been about 17 days and I'm down 14 pounds from 264.5 to 250.5 this morning, but most of that has been in the past two weeks.  A little tingling in the feet but that is about it.  Carefully monitoring my resting heart rate with a digital reader and it has gone down, not up.  Not hungry AT ALL.  This stuff is the miracle I have been waiting for. I didn't think something like this was possible."


"I have been using Concerta for 15 days now. I started out with 18mg for a week and the second week 36mg. I haven't seen any difference by now, which is very dissappointing for me. In fact I feel slighly extra depressed than I already am, but no big difference. Starting tommorow my doctor told me to take 54mg per day. Any suggestions? Is it too soon to see any difference?"


"I have had Mirena for 3 yrs. 6 weeks after having my 2nd baby it was cramping with placement and a little after but nothing real bad. I drove myself home but a few days later I was bleeding a lot and it had a mind of its own. I had to always keep pads and liners on. After 6 months the bleeding slowed a lot then finally went away. I love the Mirena it is not as bad as the pill and it works wonders but I still have to be careful because if my period does start I never know when it will end. I talked to my doctor, we are trying to plan for a cooper IUD without any hormone to see if it changes anything but no doubt I would recommend it to any women being a young mother of 2 kids it works wonders for me."


"Before my seizures my memory was almost perfect after I was lucky if could remember 2 minutes ago. Namenda helped me with one of the effects of the seizures and MS I hated the most it has helped me feel closer to the me before the seizures than any of the medications have. Only negative is the price and I'm fighting an up hill battle trying to get any kind of insurance."


"I took prozac several years ago, and it worked a little bit for a while. Often, though, it made me feel really lethargic, sleepy, and extremely apathetic to most things. It sort of did it's job, but not well enough, as I have now switched to something that works better."


"I'm 20 with no kids. My gyno suggested the Skyla because I've been on birth control for 7 years and she though we should switch it up. On 10/11, I got the IUD placed, I thought the insertion would be a walk in the park but it was close to the worst pain I've felt and I have 13 tattoos lol ! it was period cramps times 10. I still feel a lot of pain even just sitting certain ways and I've bled everyday since I've gotten it placed. I'm hoping by my ultrasound on Dec. 16th that I'll feel better because if not, I want this out of me and that scares me even more because I'm afraid of the pain from getting it removed. It's cool not having to take a pill every night & I'm not worried about effectiveness bc it's more effective than birth control"


"I really dreaded this stuff. I am a wimp when it comes to eating and drinking. This stuff wasn't bad at all. I chilled it for a couple days then iced the water first. I extracted the ice and added the Suprep. It didn't even taste that bad. Kinda like a salty Koolaid. Just imagine your five year old made it, and drink it down. No problem. Started to work in about 30 minutes. No cramping, no nausea, not even uncomfortable. The worst part so far is the day without real food. Hoping tomorrow goes as well!"


"Began use of this medication upon receipt in mail. Only a few doses were necessary when effectiveness were noted. No side effects noted throughout the treatment period. Dermatologist will review the site at next appointment."


"I have been on this pill for a few years off and on. It's very effective at clearing my skin and keeping me not pregnant, but I have gained fifteen pounds, my periods are a little longer but on time.  I had depression with another birth control pill and switched back to this, and after a year or so I noticed the weight gain back. It's okay though but my self esteem isn't as great due to weight gain."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"Good prenatal vitamin for my pregnancy."


"I got on this birth control around 6 months ago. I had no problems. It took about three months to adjust. I don't get periods on it. Unfortunately after 3 months I began putting on weight rapidly (around 15 lbs in two months) which is a lot for my small frame. Despite working out 6 days a week and eating clean, I could not lose the weight. Other than the weight gain this was a great pill. The only reason I'm changing is because of the severe weight gain."


"Was switched from Adderall XR to generic Dexedrine. I got an ineffective brand of Adderall (yes, some brands are better than others). The positive effects were gone and the negative effects were enhanced. My blood pressure was great, around 102-117 systolic and 75-85 diastolic but my pulse was way too high 110-130. For the most part I loved Dexedrine, it worked very well and without the L-Amphetamine in Adderall my pulse rate was good 85-102. My only complaint was that the length of time it worked was inconsistent. Some days it would last 45 min other days it would last 2 hours. After speaking to my psych doc we decided to switch to Vyvanse instead of having to take 3 or 4 Dexedrine pills a day. Other than length of duration this is great."


"I have been suffering from asthma from the age of about 10. I have been using Symbicort for the last 10 years but have had no proper relief. I have to say this is just a miracle for me and my asthma. I have been on it for about a month and a half and after struggling with my asthma for almost 25 years, I think I've finally reached a point where I almost feel secure with leaving inhalers at home (although I typically don't). I have not had one attack since I've started this medication! It worked for me."


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


"Got control of the condition with Prevacid 30mg for a few months (felt sick most of the time on it) and then switched to Prilosec OTC after a mild relapse. I loved this medication and it worked like a charm for quite a few years. (3-4) Then gradually it became less effective and I had to go from 10 mg to 20 mg. Overall I am pleased with the product."


"I got severe depression in College, had it in high school as well and took some antidepressant that started with an L (I really can't remember). I started taking Prozac my 2nd year in college after my girlfriend broke up with me. It helped tremendously overcome the loneliness. The only problem I've ever had with it is my REM sleep. I didn't take my pill for 2 days over spring break this past week and had the worst panic attack I've ever had in my life I thought I wanted to die, it was the worst car ride I have ever experienced. As soon as I took my Prozac everything was better. I trust this."


"I am on opiate pain medication for a back injury from a car accident, and the opiates make me nauseated and vomit. Pain doc put me on 25mg Promethazine 3X a day and it works wonders! It will make you a little sleepy, but once you get used to it then that feeling goes away. And I've tried Tigan (Trimethobenzamide) which made nausea worse. Tried Zolfran (Ondansetron) which I hated because it taste nasty and that doesn't help when you are nauseated. I would HIGHLY recommend Promethazine for ANYONE who SUFFERS with nausea from opiates or has chronic nausea!"


"Since starting this medication I've had horrible nausea and the need to drink a lot of water. I thought maybe I'm becoming diabetic since diabetes make you feel so thirsty but we have glucose meters and its always in normals ranges 90-120 yet I feel like I haven't drank water all day and my lips are dry and chapped. I called my OBGYN to get it changed but they claim its not a side effect from the pill and I haven't seen this side effect on here. But what a coincidence that I decide to stop taking Estarylla (spelling) pill and I'm not compelled to drink as much water as I did when I was taking it. I don't recommend it."


"I was on Depo for twoish years. The first year was great spotted 3 months in and then never had a period at all. And then beginning mid second year everything changed. My mood swings were though the roof I gained 10-15 lbs I felt depressed. It definitely does the job of preventing pregnancy but the side effects were through the roof. I live an active lifestyle work out 2-5x a week and have been doing weight watchers for 1 year my weight is always up and down but I feel like its a cycle. I get motivated for a few weeks lose a few pounds and then get depressed and stop caring. I talked to my doctor and she does believe it is from depo. So I went back on the pill."


"My erection is as firm as it was when I was a teenager. It lasts 2.5 hours. It delays my ejaculation for quite sometime."


"Testim helped my husband but hurt me. It transferred to me and now I have hormonal issues and other medical issues related to this product. DO NOT touch them where they have put it on, skin to skin until they wash it off. Don't let your children near him either! They should keep area covered. Our Doctor did not warn us and I only found out after I got symptoms."


"I was given this pill after asking for yet another GI consultation. I've been suffering from IBS-C for almost 9 years now and it's the worst kind of hopelessness when you keep getting told "try this" and it doesn't work or it makes it worse. It took Lizness and about 2 hours later I had a small meal and within 30 minutes I was having watery stools, but NO PAIN! It's true that about 2 hours after it causes diahrrea but OMG I'll take painless water stool over that agonizing, gut-wrenching pain of my IBS attacks. I was having them daily and had lost hope. I am excited to see if this medicine continues to work so well!"


"Morphine sulphate IR does help me to function on a daily basis.  I take it in conjunction with MScontin. I suffer from fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, carpal tunnel, herniated discs, ruptured discus, and I also have hepatitis C.  Therefore taking anything containing Aspirin or Tylenol would compromise liver health.  I also have chronic pancreas.  I am afraid to have surgery, I have blood drawn every 3 months to check my liver function checked.  I have remained in remission for over 3 yrs this time.  I did have a bout of pancreatitis 2 months ago. I don't drink alcohol either."


"Does extremely well with controlling chronic pain, but is also extremely addictive, and can even lead to abuse, especially in those predisposed to addiction."


"If you're reading this, you're probably wondering the same thing I was....when will I get better? Feel normal again? Prozac has brought me my life back. I'm a 25 yr old
Who has struggled my whole life with clinical depression. You name it, anxiety, nervousness, paranoia. I take 20mg a day paired with 15mg of Adderall for my ADHD. I feel great and I can actually function now."


"It worked very good and cleared my infection.  I recommend it."


"I use ondansetron orally disintegrating tablets that i receive via prescription (8mg). I only use these on rare occasions when i eat badly, eat too much, or am very anxious, thereby making myself sick. It usually kicks in a few hours after i take it. (They are disintegrating but I usually swallow them with water because the taste is unappealing to me, but so far that has not affected its efficiency). Every time as far back as i can recall (and I have been taking this for several years) this medicine has been able to help with my nausea and vomiting. The only times i remember getting sick despite the medicine was when i got upset and cried violently, causing me to throw up. Other than that i don't recall ever throwing up after taking it!"


"So my bf was drunk and accidently came a little inside. He told me that 8 or 10hrs later, cause he recalled. I was so afraid and no, when they're drunk do not trust them. So we initially wanted to grab Plan B, but the clerk offered Aftera which is $10 cheaper. I was hesistant and wanted Plan B cause it has always worked for me in the past. But my bf wanted the cheaper one, the clerk said they both work the same way. After I took the pill, I had headaches and I was very stress that I would become pregnant. But I felt those we're just the side effects. I was in total disbelief that it'll work cause it looked skeptical. My period came after 5 days of patience, this stuff actually works! Saved $ too! My suggestion is take it ASAP, it'll work!"


"Norco relieved my pain better than anything I had been prescribed before. I have severe nerve pain, knee, neck and lower back problems."


"I am on a 24 week regimen and into my 12th week.  Some increased fatigue, way too much gas, increased appetite, and some insomnia are my current side affects.  These  are nothing compared to Interferon/Ribraviron.   My only disappointment is my doc told me that my fatigue might not improve due to the fact that I have cirrhosis, but my bloodwork (low platelets, liver enzymes and viral count) is all normal.  She told me that some of the fog associated with Hep C will be gone.  I am very happy with the medication and course of treatment."


"Effective. Regular constant use led to a solid stable benefit. The drug is mild, unnoticable but with time you realize something has changed for the better. Positive effect on libido. Improved concentration, mood, curiousity, rest."


"On and Off depression and severe anxiety for 40 years.  Tried many medications, most with very uncomfortable side-effects.  Changed to Celexa over 8 years ago with remarkable results and absolutely no discernible side-effects.  Doctor had changed medicine to something new about 3 years ago and my wife made me go back to Celexa after only a few months.  Under extreme stress anxiety does return, but not nearly as severe.   I am now 62 years old."


"I went through 4 days of hell. Coughing to the point my sides would cramp. Night sweats and constant chills (when I say night sweats I mean a waterfall) finally went to the clinic and was told that I have severe bronchitis and on-set pneumonia. He gave me a 5 day Z-pack and since taking my first dose I have improved. I was also given Ventolin. Combined they are working."


"Better option for my patients that cannot take STRs or for those patients that  I would not start on STRs due to potential issues with compliance, easy to add to either NRTIS regimen, once daily is better for compliance"


"I took the liquid version at work one day to help with my cough and it worked better than I thought and faster than the pills. Although, I was sleepy all day and I don't recall reading the words "may cause drowsiness" on the bottle. Perhaps they were there and I did no see them."


"Got my IUD inserted 5 1/2 months ago. Having it inserted sucked, I had a lot of sharp cramping. But that is normal for me because my body tends to give off a lot of pain whenever I recover from something. The spotting was as the doctor said it would be like. It lasted 1-3 months and my periods have become less heavy. Overall my IUD is easy maintenance since because me and boyfriend check the strings after every cycle (and because he feels it every time during intercourse). I am happy I got it and strongly encourage others to do so! Its hormone free & lasts 10 years :)"


"Was given Tylox capsules after having back to back abdominal surgery.  Pain was greatly reduced, and side effects were low, only itching and slight drowsiness."


"I began having severe panic attacks when I was about 15 or 16 years old. There were a few times that I actually passed out from anxiety, and thought perhaps I had another condition, such as low blood pressure or sugar. Eventually, I realized I had anxiety but I thought the only option was an antidepressant or an anxiety medicine that I'd have to take everyday. I also didn't like the thought of having to take Valium or Xanax.

A few months ago, at age 22, my newest doctor talked to me for 5 minutes, realized my issue and immediately put me on propranolol. This medicine is a miracle and I can swear by it enough. I use it when I need it and it 100% works. I had a job interview today that I nailed. I love Propranolol."


"Helps with my high anxiety. I take 1mg twice a day and it controls my anxiety pretty well without impairing my motor skills too much."


"Was previously taking Lisinopril at the highest dosage and still had blood pressure readings of 160/95. Bincar HCT 40/12.5 (Benicar combined with a diuretic called hydrochlorothiazide) is the only drug that has ever gotten my blood pressure fully under control (120/77 at doctor today). I take it with a banana or some orange juice in the morning to ensure my potassium levels don't drop too low. I have no side effects with this pill, other than running to the restroom a bit more during the first couple of days I was taking the medication."


"I am a skeptic on taking new medicine, but this medicine worked great for my strep throat and I had it very bad."


"I've been taking Sprintec for a couple months and from the first week I started I had horrible acne breakouts.  My periods are longer than they've ever been, even while off birth control and while my cramps aren't as severe during that time I have cramps all the time it seems. At least 3 weeks out of the month.  I have horrible headaches and feel like I might pass out, although I can't say for certain these are from taking Sprintec.  The worst side effect of all is my mood swings. It's sad and scary when out of the whole month the time that I'm the calmest is during PMS and my period.  I snap and get upset with friends, family, and co-workers over things that has never bothered me before. I never had any side effects with my last birth control."


"I had a rough childhood. Growing up, I tried to stay positive and press on. As an adult anxiety became overwhelming to the point where everything started to stress me out. This happen ed to me around 29 and I dealt with it until 31. I had been grinding my teeth and clenching my jaws as a reaction to stress, causing damage to my teeth...about $7,000 worth. My dentist said I had to do something about stress if I wanted to have any teeth left in my mouth. I saw a dr and was diagnosed with anxiety, ocd & ptsd. Ive taken paxil for almost 2 weeks and am relieved of anxiety but feel pretty spaced out and numb right now. Motivation is lacking as well and im nautious on and off. Im hoping these side effects subside"


"I've been on this for over 30 years and had maybe 10 seizures over that span.  I am annoyed that they took something that worked, off the market.  When I was 12, I was put on phenobarbitol and my body couldn't handle it so the doc put me on Mebaral and I wasn't a walking zombie and actually functioned.  Now that they discontinued Mebaral I have taken 3 other medicines in one year and you've guessed it I'm back on Phenobarb. I plead with the makers to bring this back PLEASE!."


"Took medicine for in ear infection. When I was on my last four pills 2x a day I ran into diarrhea. Got switched to plain amoxicillin for my last 4 pills and I have been done with pills for a week now but still have diarrhea going on day 11 and have to submit stool sample to doctor tomorrow to see what's wrong."


"I am a newbie to Valium. Just took my first dose today, 10 mg. The doctor prescribed it for the acute anxiety attacks I have once in a while. I have generalized anxiety disorder mixed with bipolar disorder. I take Pristiq for the anxiety and it has helped but it doesn't cover everything. When I'm anxious I cannot go outside and become bedridden. I am also on 70mg of Vyvanse for ADD and it took the doctor some time to be convinced of the benefits of taking a benzo. You know, the whole upper/downer concern. I took my Valium in the evening when the Vyvanse was wearing off. It worked wonders. It kicked in 15 minutes upon taking it. the only side effect is that I feel a little wobbly when standing. But the fact that I am calm makes up for it"


"I've been using Zymar for a week for conjunctivitis and it has had only a slight improvement. Everyday I kept hoping for the redness to go away. I used something else last year and got results within 3 days. The doctors are resistant to changing the medication, but it is certainly indicated. I've been out of work for a week. I'm frustrated."


"I have been on topiramate for approximately one month and results are incredible. Within one week I was completely migraine free. When I first started this medicine I was very nervous considering all of the possible side effects, but I have grown to conclude I only had a few side effects. I had weight loss 10 pounds (good) and the bad I get very dizzy sometimes. I also find I over eat at all I feel like I might get sick (last about 10 min.). Lately I have been very tired, I used to be able to stay up forever now I go to bed at 9:30. Lastly, I have been experiencing random pains. They seem like body aches like you would get when you are sick. Oh and I almost forgot foods tastes different and pop taste metallic."


"Great for high level stress relief, due to quitting. Works well."


"I have been on Cymbalta (60mg) for several years now after trying out several other drugs - none of which worked.  I am also on Wellbutrin and the combination seems to work well for me.  However, I am on a new insurance plan now which is denying coverage for the Cymbalta - insisting that I should use a generic in the general family of anti-depressants.  Cymbalta is prohibitively expensive - my parents are paying for my health insurance - how can I expect them to pay for this medicine too.  When will the insurance companies be held accountable and why do drugs have to cost so much?"


"I have been on.invokana 100 for almost 3 months and.it has reduced A1c levels from.9 to 6.I am slowly reducing dosages of other medicines.will need to see for any side effects of liver kidney etc.so far none."


"Used for about 2 weeks, ramped up dosage from 1mg 1st week to 2mg 2nd week (final dosage was to be 4mg). Had a rash with associated itching (initially thought it was Poison Ivy) appeared about 3 days after treatment started and became severe during second week. Still waiting for rash to completely go away 1 week after stopping treatment. Did help to improve urine flow and reduced urgency feelings I was having about every 2 hours to about 6 hours. I could sleep through the night! No other noticeable side effects."


"I was prescribed tamiflu Tuesday evening, took my first dose shortly after getting home from doc. I ate a small meal as it said to but nonetheless an hour or two later I was throwing up, felt horrible. I stopped taking this medication after the one dose and the next day I felt better. I hate this medication and will not take again."


"I am 24 years old, never had kids,and I'm also type one diabetic so I try to stay away from added hormones in my body. I have been told about ParaGard since I was 18, finally decided to give it a try. A few days ago I had my implantation of the iud. My Gyno let me listen to some music, took and Ibuprofen an hour before hand. It wasn't horrible pain, but it was pretty intense but nothing that wasn't manageable. During the procedure I took very deep breaths, and put pressure on my abdomen, the pain lasted 2-3 minutes. I listened to my favorite song and kept taking my deep breaths. As soon as it was over, the pain stopped. I've had slight cramps, and spotting. I also have been bloated and I think it's due to the iud."


"I am 64 and have a lot of what my Dr. describes as pre-cancerous areas.  I have just completed my 2nd two regime, the first having been done a couple of years earlier.  I did my head and the left side of my face about half way down my cheek-only wanted to look half horrible.  I took more than two weeks between the 1st and 2nd cycle both times to give the areas more time to heal.  Don't know the significance of this delay.  I got the eruptions to the point that I called my Dr who said there was no problem and showed photos I took during the treatment when I next visited my Dr.- all normal.  I did feel fluey, sore all over, and verging on sick to my stomach, a 200 mg IBU solved the problem-its a real miracle for me."


"I was taking Nortrel, which caused me to get cystic pimples and hormonal acne(not terrible but enough to bother me) as well as break through bleeding. I just switched/started taking Portia 3 days ago, and the sweat pimples on my shoulders have gone away, and the two new cystic pimples I had coming in are gone, and my face is looking pretty clear. It is still too soon to really tell the full side effects, but so far, so good. My biggest issues with birth controls are hormonal acne and breakthrough bleeding."


"I started taking Chantix on 07/07/10. It made me feel weird at first and I heard about this side effect. After a few days that doesn't happen anymore. To help with the stomach problems I take it a half hour after I eat. No stomach issues at all. I am smoke free. I relapsed a few times smoking here and there but it was so much easier putting my mind to it...cold turkey was a nightmare. I did have a lot of forgetfulness and I was more "aggressive and in bad moods" but way worth it. Now I am almost at my 4th month down to a half a pill a day and I will continue to take a half pill and ween very slowly off so I don't get the cravings back. Good luck. If I can do it anyone can. "


"I've gotten cold sores since I was a little kid. I'm now 19 and they're ruining my life. They caused me so much anxiety until I got prescribed this medication. I usually catch the cold sore when it is red and itchy because they often come when I'm asleep. I take the three tablets (costs me around $10 so very affordable) and during the day the cold sore continues to swell and throb as though the medication hasn't done anything. By the next day though I wake up to a dry red patch instead of the usual huge blistering process. This medication means the cold sore lasts maybe 3-4 days but is so much more manageable as it never processes through the disgusting stages. I always have a packet on me."


"Worked really well.  Hardly ever get up at night now.  However I am also now experiencing leg pain and weakness."


"Been on Lo Loestrin Fe for 6 months now. The first month I had spotting for 3 weeks and was quite emotional (can't specifically relate that to the birth control though - could have been caused by other factors). The second and third month I didn't get my period at all. After that my breasts grew and I got regular periods that usually last 1-3 days and are very light. Love this birth control and I've had no problems!"


"Down 24lbs since end of Sept. Started with 2 weeks of victoza sample. Same med as saxenda just lower dose used with diabetes. Feel great very little side effects, haven't increased my exercise right now and still loosing. Get full very quickly and find I have no urge to eat at night."


"Helped my migraines a lot! However had severe constipation, gained 45lbs in 6 months, gave me night terrors and caused me to have slight depression. For migraines though it was great but due to all the side effects I was having, I have since switched. I would recommend Elavil to migraine sufferers it worked for me!"


"Used Sensitive NOT original. Be Careful because the bottles look alike. It takes about ten minutes but the itch goes away. Also, if your using it during the day don't use too much because it could soak through. Works Great!"


"Keeps you in the middle (not depressed or manic). No side effects other than being tired in the beginning. Helps with other medicines like lithium and Wellbutrin."


"I began taking this in March of 2015.  I am currently down almost 100 pounds today on 8/11/16.  This medication has helped a lot with my anxiety issues and my food addiction and eating for comfort . She paired it with phentermine and the weight began to really drop.  I find that I am losing around 2-4 pounds a week or so.  There are times that I plateau for a week or two...but then I go get a massage and bam, it starts falling off again.  I still have a lot more weight to lose so I am hoping my doctor let's me continue with this process until I hit final goal weight."


"I was prescribed this for headaches and eye irritation for allergies.  Been  taking it for a month.  No improvement or change in symptoms.  Drs office said it takes a few days to help symptoms ; pharmacist said it can take 4-6  weeks to build up on in your system.  The generic is cheap but after a month,  no change.  Don't know if its med not working or mis diagnosis"


"I am 24 and I went on provera on the 25 of last month because I'm was bleeding since the 05 of September and soaking though my pads every two to three hours. For me provera slowed down my period and stopped it for three days and now I'm just bleeding all over again still bleeding though pad in about one to one and half hour now and it hurts worse,  I have cramping, bloating, nausea and clots are much bigger about the size of a golf ball and have been clotting ever since I started bleeding again.  I had blood work done it came out normal. Next is an ultrasound and after that is a pelvic exam. I need help not more issues...I started bleeding on the 2 of October not even a day after my last pill and I've been getting dizzy and lightheaded"


"I've been on Effexor XR 75 mg once a day since December 1999. I originally started taking it for depression. It has worked superbly for me.  It removed the frequent crying spells, and feelings of worthlessness, disinterest, etc.  The only side effects I had were yawning at first and vivid dreams (which can still occur).  During the fall, around September/October, I find I double my dose to 150 mg once a day. If I miss my dose, I get weird vertigo-like symptoms.  I can heartily recommend this medication to those with 'milder' forms of depression with some anxiety. I don't care if I have to take it for the rest of my life!  I'm a 'normal' human being now!"


"Out of the 5 people I know who have gotten this birth control, I am the only one who still has it in. I had it inserted 2yrs ago. The procedure itself was not bad. I have to say this is the worst birth control I have used.  The acne started first.  As soon as my periods stopped, the cramping started almost every day. Within the last 4 months I have gained a lot of weight. I am having terrible headaches and heartburn. I constantly feel bloated and all the weight I gained went straight to my stomach. I am puking, my breasts are incredibly sore. I feel like I'm pregnant when I'm not....mood swings, pain every day, urinary tract infections, etc. I am having it removed!"


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"It took at least 5.5- 6 hours to work.  It wasn't until the second dose did mine start to work.  The taste was fine- drink it with a straw it really does make a difference!"


"I've had two other colonoscopies and this was my first experience with Suprep...I thought it tasted just fine, (only a bit on the sweet side).  My biggest issue was getting the additional  32oz of water down within the same hour!!!  My stomach is a bit on the small side, and was afraid it wasn't  all going to stay down!!!  Took my tablet to the bathroom 10-15min. later, and was pretty much cleaned out within an hour!!!!

I'd strongly recommend this  to everyone!!"


"Was prescribed these for a chest infection, from a few hours after taking the tablet I had a really nasty taste that now day two into the course I still have its constantly there, even during the night I'm waking multiple times for a drink. I feel very fidgety and need to be doing something even though I feel really ill. But on the plus side my
Chest doesn't hurt anymore."


"I decided to share my experience because reading these while I was desperate waiting for my period really helped me! Girls, it works! Condom broke and I was ovulating. I took the pill within 1 hour and I got my period 5 days later! I had some cramps but it was all. So, just relax and wait. It works."


"I've had chronic back and neck pain for over 10 years and drugs like Vicodin, Lorcet and others like them quit working. Was taking MS Contin for 5 years and it started to loose its effect. Started the Dilaudid 2 years ago and still doing well with it. Without it I would have a constant pain level of 8 to 9.5 and unable to do anything. With it my pain level runs 4 to 6 and I'm able to do some things. I've been unable to work for 10 years but now can do some wood working with a little lathe."


"4 Azithro pills, diarrhea about 2-3 hours after. 2 or 3 bouts.

I encourage safe sex, few partners if it's possible! Many people get thrown off by antibiotics"


"I have only just got the tablets and I start tomorrow. Excited to loose my appetite as I am getting out of control lol xx good luck everyone cx"


"My doctor put me on Celexa when I started having tension headaches from severe stress.  The headaches were gone after a week of taking the medication.  A week later, I started tripping over my own feet & my pharmacist told me the medication was to blame.  My stress was absolutely more manageable, though!"


"I've struggled with acne since I was about 13. I've used Proactive, Clean & Clear, Neutrogena, AcneFree, etc. and every other acne system you can think of.
This product gets rid of my acne in about 4 days; it is all I need now. It doesn't matter what face wash, or toners you use with this, because all you need is the Acanya gel. It's pretty expensive but one bottle (only put on problem spots) lasts me about 4 months.

Acanya has completely has kept my acne away for about a year now. As soon as you put it on, the next morning the size of the bumps reduce in size dramatically. About a week later, I had no acne. I didn't have bad skin, I just needed the right product."


"I have had my Implanon in since February 2011, so 14 months. It has been really great. At first I was gaining weight, but that was because of unhealthy habits. Now that I am up and moving more, drinking less soda and more water, I am losing faster than ever. I get a "period" every 3-4 months or so, and even then it is just 3 days of slight spotting. The only negatives I can think of are slightly decreased sex drive (which you can work through) and sometimes feeling a bit depressed (which usually lasts less than a day). If you are thinking about getting Implanon and are turned off by the possible side effects, just try it. It can be taken out any time. And remember, there is no "natural" birth control, everything has side effects."


"So I took plan b less than 12 hours after sex and I ended up pregnant . I am not sure what the chances of this happening are but it definitely happened to me. Expect the unexpected. If it happened to me it could happen to anyone, anything is possible... I took it for a reason and now I have to face something life changing."


"So I'm here like many of you to sing the praises of this product. I'm 32 5'9" and a good 270. Me and my boyfriend got a bit carried away for our first time together and long story short no protection was used. I was super freaked out as I didn't want to have a baby with a guy I haven't been with six months yet. When I got home and looked at my period tracker I realized that I was smack in the middle of my high fertility time. I got to Walgreen's and took this pill within 12 hours of intercourse (and after a long sleepless night worrying). I didn't have the worst side effects but I did have cramps, nausea, extreme breast tenderness and major bloating and fatigue for a week or so. I'm having a period right now so I'm happy!"


"I went to my doctor for earache relief and I was prescribed this medication. My doctor knows of my medical history with earaches, ear ruptures, and perforated eardrum. I had my daughter place ear drops into ear, as soon as she did I felt a burning going down my ear, I got up screaming in pain and could even taste the medicine. With all the excruciating pain, I ran to the nearest E.R. where I was told by doctor that he had never seen the entire eardrum membrane missing like it was in my ear. I am waiting to see an ENT, but I too am considering to sue for this!"


"I take several meds for my mood disorder. It is difficult to truly evaluate the medication fully, but also I just started it one week ago. I am taking Latuda 40mg and I plan to ask the doctor to adjust it to 80mg. Some people experience restlessness which can be controlled with a sedative or congentin. I am still tapering off of Zyprexa and I am noticing some moodiness, but I also take Adderall which helps me concentrate and stay focus around people which is my biggest fear. I hope it works out for me as it does for others to."


"Grade 9 I was given birth control (BC) to regulate my periods as I could not naturally create them on my own. On and off BC for a few years testing to see if naturally I would get it - no luck. Advised to remain on BC until I wanted to have children, as this would keep my PCOS symptoms and hormone levels regulated. I am now 30 and needed to stop taking BC because of excessive weight gain and mood swings. I was prescribed Metformin from my family doctor Feb 16th (gradually working up to 1000mg 1/2 pill increase weekly). February 26th I got my first natural period since Grade 9. AMAZING!

Side affects stomach pains, diarrhea and nausea, manageable with good diet - hope to have success with weight loss like others I've read below. Good Luck!"


"I've been on this for about 3 months and thus far have lost about 20 lbs. Slow and steady, just the way it ought to be. Side effects are minimal. A little nausea but not intolerable. I have another 40 or so pounds to lose. It's great to finally have something that really works.
Downside? Does anyone's insurance actually cover this stuff? Cash pay it's $1000 a month. I have put that out for the last 3 months, between having crummy insurance for the first 2 months and then the deductible on my new insurance. NOW I am finding out that it is "an excluded drug." Great! I guess they'd rather treat me for diabetes, hypertension and the coronary I'll probably have from being fat. Does anyone else's insurance jerk them around about paying for this?"


"I have used many ADHD medicines in the past and I never knew what attention I was lacking without vyvanse. The first week of taking 30mg is very different from the following weeks. In the first week I felt very conscious of the effects and it felt great but the following weeks felt like I was lacking. I am 18 years old so I had an upcoming SAT so I took 2 of my 30mg pills. I am 150lbs and In retrospect it was a bad idea. The whole day of the SAT I felt explosive energy and extremely motivated to work on questions. I am now on the first day of prescribed 60mg and I have a much greater work motive and I am constantly fueled with new productive ideas for tasks to complete. If you feel like you are lacking in motivation for work I recommend it"


"Jardiance gave me back pain because I was dehydrated so I decided to drink one glass of coconut water everyday to relieve the pain and it works"


"I have switched from Zoloft to Celexa because Zoloft wasn't working for me like it used to.  I have been on the Celexa for only about a week but I am experiencing stomach pain.  I am irritable, moody, and have even surprised myself with suicidal thoughts which I have never had before.  This medication is so not for me, however, everyone's experience is different because our bodies are so different."


"Looking for an alternative but there was a time when I would have killed to find this. I noticed effects @lowest dose & no more diarrhea now: 10 mg morning, 50 @night. Helps anxiety& better than SSRI (took B4) which helped psychosomatic. W/this, too much = constipation(!!) Alcohol, pizza, extreme grease=still diarrhea. Occsnlly I will stop 4 wknd or days, bc of sexual side effects: NOT as bad as SSRI. But less interest in sex, lack of sensation leading up to orgasm. Can orgasm, but not the same level. (I'm female). Compared to life without it though? It's a lifesaver and I am normal again. Mostly. [Also take Wellbutrin 450 & Clonazepam 0.5x2. W helps w/sex effects (+lose weight & more energy, social).] + so cheap."


"I started taking this medication out of desperation. I was taking 50 pills a day: a mix of norco, methadone and tramadol. After multiple emergency room trips and close calls..I knew I had to do something quick or I wouldn't live to see my 6 year old son grow up. I was referred to Suboxone doctor. After a few different doctors (most were not educated enough on addiction) I found a decent one. I started on 12mg a day and I have now made it off Suboxone in almost exactly 1 years time. I did experience withdrawels while I tapered down but it was bearable. I was able to save my business, become a better father and most of all re-learn who I am and discover my purpose. I recommend this to anyone suffering from Opiate addiction."


"I am 22 and I have been on this pill for about 5 months. I was on Yasmin/Ocella for about 4 1/2 years and I loved that  birth control! But I started to get ovarian cysts, which is common after taking a birth control for that amount of time. Since I've been on Loestrin, I have hated life! As of right now, I've been on my period for 3 weeks. I can't seem to lose weight after eating healthy and going to the gym 7 days a week.  My mood is horrible.  I am about to start Sprintec, although reviews for Sprintec aren't much better than this one. Every birth control reacts differently with every woman."


"I have had severe depressive bipolar since early childhood...honestly for as long as I can remember. I get hypomanic, but the "lows" are 10x worse than the highs. I was diagnosed with depression as a child and Zoloft helped me greatly. I was recently correctly diagnosed with Bipolar II. My new doctor prescribed me lamictal and it changed my life in days. I have been taking it for 3 years. I understand that no medication is the perfect fit for everyone but for me it truly truly was. I feel like a real person for once!!!!"


"I'm 29 and have 2 kids. It's been 2 months since I had it inserted. Truth is I never read reviews before going for the insertion. Now that I'm reading them, it's funny to me because I didn't feel the slightest pain during and after the insertion.
I came to read the reviews now because I'm currently battling with yeast infection. Have only had yeast infections once in my life and that was just before I got to know I was pregnant with my second child. So the cause of the first incident as I was told was pregnancy. Was getting worried I might be pregnant but reading some of the reviews has made me see that it's one of the side effect. The only effect have noticed is bleeding during ovulation and my periods are heavier and lasts longer than before."


"Overall, I really like this drug and hope to be able to continue taking it and finally lose this weight.  I lost 3 lbs in my first week, though none in my second week.  SW: 199 GW: 150

This is my THIRD try with Contrave.  The other two tries have come to an end because I get really weepy.  This time, I am titrating up at a slower pace and that seems to be helping,

Side effects:  Upset stomach and lightheadedness for the first 3 days after titrating up.  I have found that taking Bonine (anti nausea tab) solves this problem.  Exhaustion on days 2 and 3.  Sleeping better and needing less sleep to feel energized.  Constipation.

My insurance does not cover this medicine.  The out of pocket cost at Target for 120 pills is $90 with the manufacturers discount."