"Initially it was beneficial in easing my chronic pain until I had a recent back operation. Now I am being brought down from a dosage of 120mg per day & now down to 25mg per day. Coming off it has been particularly stressful coping with the withdrawal factor but I have recognized the withdrawal symptoms & learning to cope with them on a daily basis with the help of my GP who has also become my counselor & is helping me with this painful regression of dosage. It has been a period of 4 mths so far & I am hopeful of being totally free of the medicine within that same time frame. Although it helped me to get through the pain until the operation, it has been a very painful process of withdrawal.  If possible, an alternative medication would be advisable"


"Actemra is the best medicine! I was diagnosed with polyarticular JIA when I was 13 years old. Now I am 19 years old. I tried many medicines: methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, enbrel, remicade. And my arthritis was always active... But after my first Actemra infusion I felt the difference. Now I get these infusions since May. And I don't feel any pain, stiffness or swelling. I remember that I have arthritis not because my joints hurt but just because I need to go to the hospital for IV infusions. Now I feel like a healthy person! And I feel like that just because Actemra! Oh, and I also want to say that I don't have any side effects!

P.s. sorry, I can write with some mistakes because english is not my first language, I'm from Europe."


"Had my first baby at 32 weeks and with my second baby I started the shots at 19 weeks with my Dr's I am pleased to say I'm 38 weeks with pregnancy and couldn't be happier with how the shots went. They are painful but it was worth it to know in not going to deliver  baby in the Nicu or have to worry about how small she will be as I did with my first... I would love to tell any mother that has the option to use the shots to do so!!"


"I been on this medicine since July of 2015 I started off weighing 462 and now I'm at 343 as of January 2016. My only side affect are slight headache and dry mouth. It requires you to drink plenty of water which is good for your diet. But overall the best I ever came across. I never was a big diet fan so I really never tried to much but I'm glad I have success on my first try"


"It's too bad that the internet seems to have only the negative reviews- very few positives- whether it be of a restaurant or a medication.  When things are really good people aren't apt to post about it.

I have been on Abilify for two different rounds.  I take 400 mg each of Wellbutrin and Lamictal and my dr. suggested I add Abilify to augment due to some depression I was having.  It seemed to work in the beginning but then I had some weight gain and attributed it to that- so I went off of it for a few months.  My weight went up anyway due to poor eating habits.  I ended up in another depression a few months later and I decided to give Abilify 10 mg another try.  I am feeling much better!"


"Have rupture disks in my lower back L4 L5. This is the best muscle relaxer for me, have taken about all of them. Better than Valium and Soma and they were 2 of the better muscle relaxers I had taken before!"


"I was on Aptiom 800 mg once a day for Partial motor seizures. Price was astronomical !My co-pay was over $600 a month. Luckily I was given 3 months worth of samples for free. I changed Doctors and was told that oxcarbazepine was basically the same as this drug (eslicarbazepine)and my copay was $2.85. I was a little ticked when I was told this.Yes it is the newest drug on the market, but is it really new? Be sure to ask questions of your Doctor. It may save you lots of money.Oh....the initial days I was sick, but after I took it a while I felt better. No Seizures in the 3 months I was on it."


"I have severe neck pain and muscle knots in my neck.  I've been told by my doctor these knots are essentially small bone spurs that protrude into the muscle tissue which causes spasms.  This is particularly bad when its damp or rainy.  I was prescribed 10 mg of Flexeril.  Overall, I'd say it works great with very few side effects.  The only issue is some days 10mg doesn't seem to help very much.  I have taken up to 15 mg (one-and-a-half) when the pain or knots are really bad.  At the 10 mg dose I do NOT have any problems with being sleepy and take it during the work day all the time with no sleepiness.  If I take it with a pain medicine it will make me drowsy. The sleepiness side effect seems to vary person to person."


"I could say that I would recommend this to people with mild to severe acne. I have been on doxycycline for a about 1 month and a couple of weeks close to 2 months and my acne has improved so, so much. I'm supposed to be on this for three months and I'm already close to flawless acnefree skin but of course with a combination of Epiduo, chemical peels and a gentle cleanser. Overall Doxy has been great and with no doubt would suggest it."


"I'm 21 years old and the doctor told me I have arthritis (I found out from another doctor I do NOT) but they put me on this to help with the pain (from my car accident, not from arthritis) and it did NOT work. It made me have lots of bloody stool and severe abdominal pain. It barely reduced the pain.
"


"If I could give this poorly tested "medicine" a 0 rating, I would.  This medication damn near killed me.  I had a reaction referred to as akethisia, I felt like my insides were in constant need to motion, the only thing that would somewhat calm it was aggressive pacing back and forth, I couldn't lift my arms, and I had trouble speaking due to twitching of my diaphragm. I almost killed myself to get away from these horrible feelings.  Abilify also caused permanent damage to my diaphragm and I will randomly not be able to talk without my voice fluctuating from the twitching diaphragm.  My advice would be to try a different drug if yours isn't working, There's no point in adding a second chemical to "boost" your other one. ."


"Took Lexapro for 5 years, gained 30 lbs (am very active), fell asleep at stop signs, very lethargic. Finally spoke with people who had had same effects, weaned off.  Terrible crash, lost 15 lbs.  Started Wellbutirn, had energy, which was wonderful, rages were awful.  I have started Pristiq with Wellbutrin wean; Pristiq 1 day, Wellbutrin the next for a week, then 2:1, 3:1, etc.  I am optimistic.  I feel better just addressing the problem and relieved to find some help.  Am raising 3 children and want better for them.  Worth mentioning, abrupt change of any medicines can cause withdrawal symptoms.  Beware and make sure that you read the signs.  Headache, nausea, mood swings, sweats, appetite loss etc. "


"I am on day 5 taking Chantix. I had smoked 1 pack a day to 7 cigs a day!  My skin color is back, appetite increased which is good because I am a size 2, I feel healthier and cleaner. I smoked for 13 years. I can feel my body is in the healing process. I hope to kick this bad habit to the curb forever in 3-6 months and Never return to smoking! I pay the high price of withdrawal symptoms to only become a non smoker and be healthier."


"It works great for me"


"I have been on Yaz since June of this year and at first it was okay but no I can't stand it. I'm always tired and I'm not in the mood to do anything. I'm 18 and just started college and met a guy who I'm crazy about but the bad thing is he has to put up with me being tired and moody all the time. Another thing about being on Yaz is that I never know when I'm going to get my period and even between periods I have quite a bit of bleeding. I called my doctor today and she said she would call in a new prescription for me to try so lets hope it helps! I wasn't sure if it was stress about from my college courses that were causing me trouble but then I started reading other people experiences on Yaz and they have been going through the same thing."


"I've used NuvaRing for almost 7,

 Yes 7 years now and I absolutely love it. I can take it out during intercourse If it bothers my husband, as long as I put it back in up to an hour later. Even during the first couple months it was comfortable and no side effects. (P.S. You can skip your period if you have a "special weekend" planned, so when you take your ring out after 3 weeks you just immediately put in another new one instead of waiting for your period to come. Awesome!)"


"The only good thing about nexplanon is not getting pregnant or having to take a pill. I’ve had this implant for about 2 and a half years and I’m on my period ALL THE TIME. I’ll bleed for a week, stop for a couple days, and then start again for another week. My periods are usually normal to light- but I’m bleeding 50% of my days some months.  And often times it looks old and brown. My “normal” month is a 7 day period. Being on my period so much also messes with my vaginal pH. I’m getting it removed this week and I’m so ready. And so is my husband."


"Implanon does exactly what it is supposed to do (prevent you from becoming pregnant). But I have found that I am experiencing many symptoms in 6 months of having it: depression, weight gain (15lbs), no period, PMS all the time, headaches and lowered sex drive."


"I began to take Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin mono) 100mg caplets on last Thursday for a UTI.   Within 24 hours I had severe muscle aching, headache, and fatigue.  Within 2 days I had even more severe body aches, joint pain, extreme fatigue and sleepiness, dizziness and difficulty walking as well as a fever of 101-102 degrees.  I went in to a walk in clinic but symptoms progressed and by Sunday I was in the ER thinking I was in septic shock.  I assumed my infection had spread, I had no idea it could be a reaction to the antibiotic.  After a barrage of tests including a CT scan, the only possibility is that this poison was wrecking my health.   This medication caused me a huge amount of problems.  I stopped taking it yesterday and still have a headache, dizziness, muscle aches and low fever.  I can only hope the damage caused by Macrobid is not permanent."


"I've suffered from acne since I was about 12 years old and I've had to deal with it straight up until college. Over the years I tried countless acne products, but nothing worked for me and I became really discouraged. Luckily, I was recently prescribed the Retin A Cream 0.05% by my dermatologist and my skin is thriving! My blemishes has cleared up so much, it is mindboggling. I can't tell you how much this cream has helped my skin. It's been like a blessing. When I first started using it, I was skeptical because I didn't see any results, but keep using. Don't become discouraged! It works. If it worked for me, someone who has struggled with acne for half of her life, it will work for you."


"I was plagued with level 10 migraines 4 to 10 times a month...usualIy around 20 hrs. duration   was prescribed every kind of migraine cocktail imaginable.  Mega doses of 5 different anti-seizure medications, beta blockers,  and imitrex self injections and nasal spray.  Years using this stuff got me nowhere.  A PA in the emergency room prescribed cyclobenz and Motrin for my lower back!  It worked and my Migraine and neck throb pain solved....however, the medicine knocks me out like I got hit in the head by a brick...small price to alleviate migraine pain!!!   I wonder how safe it is to use this medicine for 10 years straight?"


"After my 4 th child I went with the para guard not fully decided on if/when we'd have more kids. 10 years gave me plenty of thinking time :)

My 4th just started kindergarten and I was thrilled to have a schedule with free time for once.

The day before school started I found out I'm pregnant!!

I immediately went to the doctor to have it removed but it isn't an easy pull. They couldn't find the string. It shows on an ultrasound still attached but attached right at the pregnancy. Too risky to remove.

I just had a follow up ultrasound to be sure the pregnancy is viable at 7 weeks and discovered TWINS!!

I know, sounds like a funny prank. It's true. I'm pregnant with twins and the IUD is still attached! Found outMy sis is preg too IUD in place!"


"When I saw this website and read multiple experiences, I saw that I was and am not alone. I have a wonderful boyfriend who is still putting up with me and my god-awful self for a few months. Although I have only been on Tri-Sprintec for a week, it is one of the hardest weeks of my life. I feel like I have every side effect. For example, I am constantly nauseated and always have a headache. And, in addition, I literally cry for no reason. My hair is shedding more than it ever has before, and my outlook on life has changed from optimistic to pessimistic. "


"This is my first time on the pill to help with cramps and this birth control is helping a lot. I no longer have raging cramps every month. I haven't gained any weight on the pill either. The only issue I have with it is it affecting my period. My last period lasted for 13 days and I am still spotting here and there. I am still new to the pill so it should be something I hopefully get used to. No major mood swings on this for me either."


"I had quite a constipation issue. I'll spare you the details, but it was serious. I went to store & chose Dulcolax. Never tried it before.  Took 2 pills at night. Woke up early with severe cramps that didn't subside and got worse.  I then started getting more & more nauseous. I managed to go get a bucket just in time to flop back in bed and throw up repeatedly until I dry gagged. The nausea then subsided, but the cramps remained, although they lightened up.  I was then unable to get out of bed for most of the rest of the day. I thought I might have a 24 hr stomach virus. I don't know if I got a virus & coincidence I'd taken Dulcolax, or Dulcolax got me sick. My body apparently can't tolerate this medicine."


"No negative side effects. Stopped my period after 2-3 months. When I wanted to get pregnant, stopped the medicine and after one cycle got pregnant. Restarted my prescription at 6 weeks postpartum."


"My son 16 was started on Celexa for depression and anxiety. He has had absolutely no side effects. One month after starting 20 mg his mood was significantly improved. More outgoing, cooperative, less argumentative, decreased anxiety. It is truly amazing. I am a nurse and have to say it was very noticeable. Now that school has started the anxiety and stress have increased so I am seeing a little more mood swings. Of course this is nothing compared to before. He goes to his psychologist regularly and sees his family doctor on a regular basis. Patients must remember that nothing works overnight and therapy is great along with the medication."


"My doctor will not prescribe Xanax, Klonopin, or Ativan for anxiety, but he was comfortable giving me a script for Librium (chlordiazepoxide) 25mg capsules 4x a day for my anxiety.  Worked well at the beginning, but like all benzo's, the efficacy wore off after about a month of use.  Was great while it worked and it was very inexpensive!  Tapered off then went back on it a few months later and it worked like a charm again! On and off usage for close to 5 years now."


"I got nexplanon in on September 1st. I was on my period when I got it it is now December 1st and I've still been bleeding very heavily. I guess the birth control is working because I can't have sex to get pregnant because of the period. A plus is that I don't have to take a pill everyday or get something implanted in my vagina... But I hope I get off my period soon giving it another month"


"My son used Rynatan for nasal congestion due to allergies and it's awesome."


"I've switched between different generic versions of Ortho tri cyclen, and this is not my favorite. I have terrible cystic acne, and it did help a LOT with that. But it did nothing at all for my periods. My periods without birth control caused me to be in a haze, nausea, vomiting, terrible cramping, and heavy bleeding. With Tri-Linyah, it was mostly the same! The other generic pills I tried at least eased my periods so that they were bearable. On Tri-Linyah I also didn't know what to expect, some periods would be longer, start at different times, or be lighter/heavier.
I'm not sure how different generic medications of the same type can really be, but I noticed this one was definitely different."


"I've been on Wellbutrin for 6 months now for anxiety and depression and I feel AMAZING.... I've lost 30lbs and still losing. Not through any actual work on my part. I just find that I'm not as hungry. I'm full of energy every morning and it last all day. I've also noticed an insane increase in Libido and I've easily kicked some bad habits without really trying..... Like biting my nails.... Just doesn't happen anymore.  I also don't have any desire for alcohol or cigarettes.  For once in my life since starting this long road of anti-depressants, I FINALLY feel like this is the one for me.  The only negative side effects I have noticed is my chest/neck stays flush and I really do have to remind myself to eat."


"My husband began using Lialda about a week ago, and he's already getting great results: no blood in stool, no abdominal cramps, and his stool is becoming more "normal" by the day. So far so good."


"I started Celexa about 5 weeks ago for depression. My depression was pretty serious. I had also just been through a death of a family friend. Also I have insomnia. I started on the 20mg, one per day and immediately felt side effects. Feeling super jittery, major energy, mind racing, uncomfortable in my own skin, rapid heartbeat and loss of appetite. It made me VERY uncomfortable and unsocial.  I called my doctor to tell them how I was feeling and he told me to do 10mgs for 2 weeks and then bump up to 20 mgs. The 10 mgs was much more tolerable and I noticed I did start to feel much better and more social and can sleep better at night. I stayed with 10mgs because 20mgs is too strong for me. I feel great now! The side effects have gone away. "


"After struggling with depression and anxiety for the past 10 years (23 now), I was beyond miserable with the way I felt. Due to the depression and anxiety, I isolated myself from friends, dreaded things I used to enjoy, etc. I saw my doctor about a month ago and was prescribed Escitalopram (generic of Lexapro), at 5 mg. In the beginning of starting this medication, I noticed nausea, increased anxiety and irritability, and tiredness. After 2 weeks of starting this medication, I slowly started feeling the positive effects, which included lowered depression and the ability to control my anxiety and panic attacks. I am so grateful my doctor prescribed me this medication, because I finally feel like I'm regaining my happiness and self-esteem!"


"Overall, Topamax has been a very positive attribute to my daily "cocktail" of necessary medicines.  It has assisted in stabilizing my mood, and thus helped me to resume a semi normal routine.  As for side effects, I experience loss of memory that I am told is due to the Topamax, and is fairly common.  Although, irritating at times, it is much more tolerable than my past existence."


"I went from Zocor, which I had been taking for 10 years. When I started taking Crestor my cholesterol went from 240 to 147 in 3 weeks and has stayed there. My triglycerides went from 340 to 135. I take a 10 milligram a day."


"The 5% patches that i have been using for the last 3 years work well for short periods of time, about 4-5 hours. Reduces the need for hydrocodone. However, stay away from the Mylan brand. They are only 140 mg of lidocaine opposed to the standard 700mg. They get away with this by making the patch thinner so it is still 5%. It doesn't stick and it doesn't work for me. Got stuck with a few boxes that my insurance had to pay for. Ended up switching all my prescriptions from Rite-Aid to Walgreens."


"I got my nexplanon put on Feb 2 2017 and since then I been on and off bleeding I hate it hurts and I just want it to stop. My libido is still high but I can't have sex because of the bleeding"


"Trying to come off Effexor is hard its like withdrawal effects."


"I have been on this drug for 4 weeks I notice very subtle changes. I've titrated up 25mg a week every week  and I'm currently taking 125 mg. I still am probably 3 weeks away for full effects but I am noticing some good things. I no longer think about killing myself all day and I have less anxiety than I did four weeks ago. I feel optimistic that better days are ahead. I also take ativan for anxiety but will likely discontinue once I'm at the key mg amount which I believe is 200."


"Works great for me. No side effects. Just puts me to sleep and any time I wake up I feel great."


"I was prescribed Avelox for 7 days for bronchitis, so far so good, the only side effect was a little dizziness and nausea."


"I had the implanon put in on July 19th 2015. I have had the implanon in for 5 months and 23 days. I had it taken out two days ago after noticing my periods getting heavier. I have had a period everyday I have been on the implanon and bad mood swings. No weight gain though which is good.

I would not recommend this to anyone."


"I hate this medication! Yes it controls my seizures but it makes me a horrible human being. It causes me to be mean, moody, and angry.I would almost rather have the seizures than have these horrible side effects. next neurologist appointment I am begging for a different medication. And not dilantin or gabapentin either. Both those have given me nasty side effects as well.but what works for one does not necessarily mean it will work for another. Good luck to those of you who are taking this medication. I pray that the side effects are not as bad for you as they were for me."


"My doctor refused to support a prescription for low-dose (5 mg) zolpidem after my insurance company would not approve its filling.  Instead he prescribed 20 mg rozerem.  Now my problem is not insomnia, but rather an infrequent occasion where I have not fallen asleep.  For that 2.5 mg zolpidem was the perfect answer.  I have now tried rozerem 5 times for the past two plus months.  1.5 hours later I am mellow, but not asleep.  Moreover, I do not feel that a good night's rest results. The worst was several weeks ago where asthmatic breathing was keeping me awake.  Somewhere around 11:30 I took a pill.  At 1:30, I was still wired.  Finally in the 4 plus range I resorted to a benadryl and somehow got about 3 hours worth."


"I have herniated discs in my lower back from a fall. I generally don't like taking narcotic pain killers, but it gets to a certain point where I would take anything to make the pain stop. That's when I take one  5/325 Percocet. It takes 90% of my pain away when I take it with Motrin. I've tried every non narcotic pain reliever and had no results. I tried Ultram with high hopes but it didn't help. It's a shame that because of abuse this medication is so frowned upon (and hard to get even if you really need it). It's so helpful for me and gets me through days that I would otherwise spend crying or in bed. The only downside is if I have to take it a couple days in a row I get constipated. I have no dizziness, high feeling or nausea."


"Oxycontin works great, as long as you get the right dose."


"Was on percocets and norcos almost 16 years went to pain management was given suboxone was off all opiates in a week very little withdrawal, 6 -7 week program ...."


"I've been on the ring for almost two years, and I am ready to switch! It works great for the whole "not getting pregnant" thing, but my acne is the worst it's ever been, and my migraines are hell. They're predictable at least. I've been getting them due to estrogen withdrawal, so they occur within days (recently only 1 day) after I take the ring out, and last 3 days, but they've been getting worse and worse every single month. I can't do this anymore. Anything is better than waking up hourly to dry heave while in severe pain (my most recent, and worst episode to date). I do recommend it, but not for longer than a year."


"After 25 years of waiting to feel better on Levothyroxine I finally found someone to prescribe Armour last fall. For the first time in years I feel warm. We just had the worst winter in years and I didn't have to turn the thermostat up once. My bowels are more regular than before. I felt more energy right from the start. More doctors should use this medication. "


"I have been on antidepressants since getting out of the military in 2005. I've tried every pill possible. I take Cymbalta for my Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Wellbutrin for MDD and Anxiety, well I just started taking the Wellbutrin this is my 3rd week and I've noticed that I feel more energetic and it's improved my mood. I feel that Wellbutrin has improved my mood more than my other medicines. The only bad thing about it is that if you take it late in the day it will make you restless that's why I take it in the mornings otherwise I would've rated it a 10."


"I have struggled with public speaking my entire life.  This is truly a miracle medicine for me. I like the fact that I do not have to take it everyday...only for specific events which are typically scheduled in advance. I would still prefer no medication but have been very happy with the results from Inderal."


"I took this in my sophomore year in high school since I was suffering with severe acne all over my face, chest and back. Astonishingly, it cleared it all up within the second month. I felt great but got a call from my doctor saying that I should immediately get off this medication because my Liver Function Tests sky rocketed. It was very scary but my liver eventually recovered. A year later my acne came back, and came back hard. It was hard to go to school and I had bad cystic acne. I talked to my doctor and decided to go back on. I am now two months into the medication again and seem to be having a lot more side effects. I'm still experiencing bad acne with redness but I know it will clear up sometime. As for the liver, every things fine so far."


"Clonidine is definitely a wonder for opiate withdrawal. I asked to be detoxed in hospital after over a year of pain management got the best of me...they aren't kidding when they say opiates are addictive. After 2 days of sleeping through cold turkey (for the most part) I was able to eat and act normal, with no physical cravings. They administered a combination of clonidine, Serax, Soma, Ativan and gabapentin, so I can't say which worked better initially. The clonidine seems to lessen the worst physical effects. It lowered my blood pressure a lot, so only 0.5mg dose was allowed at a time, maybe more would work better for someone else with higher pressure. Detox with a doctor's help, they've got lots of options."


"I had previously been on the Depo Provera injections for almost 10 years before needing to switch due to more recent studies into related bone density loss.  My gynecologist and I decided Nexplanon was the best option.  I never had a period on Depo, ever since the Depo has been out of my system I have been spotting almost 24/7!!  It is super annoying, but it's not a huge nuisance since the spotting is so light and minimal.  Other than that one complaint, I love everything else about it.  The insertion was very smooth.  Other than the quick burn of the local anesthetic, I couldn't feel a thing.  There was no pain after either, the bandaging was just annoying.  After 2-3 days I forgot it was even there."


"This medicine is helping my neck spasms and bulging discs. I have rhuematoid arthritis and gouty arthritis and chronic pain and this really helps me also. Like they say give it a shot it will work."


"Works good."


"After his 5th heart attack My hubby has been on 80mg of these for nearly months and he suffers pain and is now waking up with yellow bruises on him the hospital say he can't come off them. They are the only new thing hes had so know they are the problems"


"I had my paragard for a little over a year and I'm so glad I got it taken out!! I had a normally heavy period before but when I started the paragard it was absolutely awful! I've never bleed that much in my whole life! Of course at first I thought it was because I had just had a baby... But 1 yr later it was still the same. Not to mention my sex drive was nonexistent.... Sex was painful and not appetizing at all! As soon as the paragard was out it was an instant relief! I felt 100% normal again! Needless to say I will never again have any form of an iud."


"I have been on the depo shot since I was around 12 and I am now almost 20, I love it! I switched because I always forgot to take my pill and I have a very heavy period with unbearable cramps. The only time I have a problem is if I forget to go in at the end of the 3 months because then my body usually gets off track and I start to have spotting. But besides that I usually don't have a period or any of the side effect"


"This is the ONLY birth control I've ever had a negative reaction with and dear Lord it is BAD (3 others with zero issues).

Sex drive just up and vanished almost immediately, nausea has been nonstop (but only actually vomited once...yay?), at times the headaches have been pounding close to where I thought it was a migraine, skin broke out, I have no energy and of course I'm emotionally much more sensitive  than usual

Whatever you do, stay away from Aubra!"


"I am 19. My boyfriend and were having unprotected sex and he finished inside me. I was very upset considering the fact he swore to me he would pull out on time. He quickly went to the store and bought me the pill. I took the pill not more than an hour of the accident. I was late for my period and was sure I was pregnant because I was throwing up. But thankfully my period came and I know I'm not pregnant! Trust me I know how stressful it is waiting for your period but it will come! Plan b does work and has not failed me the two times I have used it."


"I've been on Roxicodone for about two years now and this is the ONLY short acting medication that has worked.  I have been through all the short acting or break through medicines and Roxicodone is by far the greatest.  I am on high doses due to having gastric bypass and not absorbing as a 'normal' person would.  I need to have my tailbone removed as it's broken and swinging around back there.  Not to mention it's broken at a 90 degree angle or angulated.  INSANE pain. "


"Been on this medication for three months now. Having problems with having to urinate in the middle of the night. Also, can't sleep an entire night and the mood swings are unbelievable. Pain wise, it does a good job."


"I've been on this about two months now. It's been a lifesaver. I'm almost a normal person again. Some thoughts:

For me, the burning, stickiness, and occasional headaches went away after a while.

The bitter throat taste is still there. And in the interested of full disclosure, some days it seems to give me some sinusitis.

Another downside is that I can now stare at screens for way too long, so my arthritis in hands and wrists is coming back. (I can even play video games again.)

I had straightforward MGD/waxy oils. To the best of my knowledge I have no complicating factors like sjogrens, other immune issues, etc. I've never had eye surgery. I also don't think I have the demodex problem some people do (none of the symtoms of that)."


"Taking this for two months and really fatigued - used to run marathons for last three years but now VERY tired. Thinking of going back to doctor and trying another blood pressure medication."


"I have had Nexplanon since January 9th and so its been a little over 2 months since I've gotten it inserted. I was nervous about getting it inserted but the whole process is a breeze, so if you are considering it don't worry about that! For 2 months, I bled almost every day but it wasn't bad. As time went on, it was less and less. I've read other reviews where they said they bleed everyday and was horrified about that happening to me, but it was hardly noticeable. Sex wise- I haven't gotten pregnant and this is the only form of protection my boyfriend and I use. Also, I didn't get any acne but for the first month, I would get nauseous easily after doing cardio or even after having 1 alcoholic beverage. But that has gotten a lot better."


"As an adult living ADHD, I had no idea how it affected me. I was prescribed this by a psychiatrist, and almost immediately I was able to think more clearly, my memory felt better, I felt like I could concentrate on things. When someone spoke to me, I could actually listen and absorb what they were saying. Unfortunately I'm not on it anymore. It's hard to concentrate some days."


"I tried several other medicines, but Lotrel seems to be very effective in lowering my blood pressure.  I have a had no side effects. I am 49 years old and Africian American.  On this medicine 10 months now."


"Been taking terbinafine for 5 of my 12 weeks.  Starting to see a little difference in toenails.  Athlete's foot is gone!  However, I have a sore throat.  I am a little more tired than usual.  The worst side effect is the complete loss of taste!  I hate it. I have lost a couple of pounds because of not eating as much.  I would advise that if you lose your sense of taste, to make sure to drink plenty of water and avoid any really dry food - they will just taste/feel like cardboard in your mouth."


"I've been on 40mg for two years.. This drug saved my life it works wonderful for me.. I don't mind paying the high price to feel great.."


"Started this medicine one week ago. Had minimal change in fibromyalgia. I slept pretty well the first two nights but now starting to not sleep so well. Still need over the counter pain medicines and muscle relaxers. Had a very stiff neck and now my lower back hurts from the weight gain 15 lbs in one week. "


"I immediately noticed ( day 2)  small problems but by day 4 , I was feeling very depressed, my hip joint was hurting, had abdominal pain and I was crying so much. My blood pressure also elevated so I had to stop taking it."


"WORST BIRTH CONTROL. I was on it for a little over a year and just got off of it (thank goodness!!)

First 3 months of taking the pill I gained 18 pounds... And my diet and exercise did not change whatsoever. I developed these extremely painful vaginal infections while on this pill and my sex drive dropped significantly. Never suffered with acne, not even during my awkward teen years, but as soon as I started taking this medication I broke out EVERYWHERE... Face & body.

But worst of all, this pill made me absolutely PSYCHOTIC. I'm generally a really happy person, but all of a sudden I became EXTREMELY testy, angry, and teary all the time. Even had quite a few gnarly panic attacks. I would never recommend this to anyone..."


"My legs have uncontrollably itched on and off for over 5 years and nothing would help until I start using AmLactin. I would recommend this to anyone I LOVE it."


"Imitrex works wellto rid me of my migraines a few hours after I have taken it, but the side effects for me are pretty bad. It makes me feel really weird and it seems like my whole body is achy and muscles are burning. Of course, the side effects that I get from this medicine is nothing compared to a full blown migraine hence why I've been taking it all these years. I will be talking with my doctor at my next visit though about switching medicines because I'm sick of feeling like crap after taking it."


"Allegra 24 hour helps my hay fever symptoms. But, this medication dries out my lung tissue to much and makes me cough.  I have been off Allegra for a week and I am still coughing and have LOTS of non infectious mucus coming out of my lungs.  My lungs hurt from coughing.  I am 62 year old female with mild asthma."


"I got the one day treatment thinking it would clear up my yeast infection faster. WORST DECISION EVER!!!! I don't remember ever having felt like this before!!!! (It has been years but I always used 3 day or 7 day). I put the medicine in before bed and went right to sleep. Now it's 4 am and I have been up the last few hours, burning and itching with such an intensity I was crying. I tried rinsing it out, showering, and now laying here with an ice pack stuffed. The pain is so intense. I am NEVER using this again!!!!!!"


"I went to the emergency room with the worst headache ever and after getting results from a MRI that showed nothing significant the nurse came to me with the cocktail of REGLAN and BENEDRYL!!! Right away I started with convulsions that I could not control. It was my worst experience ever. I'm pretty sure that the reason they are giving REGLAN is to keep us migraine sufferers from ever going back to the emergency room. To me severe pain is an emergency but to the doctors and hospital staff we are a bother. Oh yes also a bother to the insurance companies. I wil never go back to the ER for head pain. I got the message!!!!"


"I only took this drug for 3 days before ending up in the psych unit from a psychotic episode. I had never had one before, mind you. My Dr. warned me, also, when he gave me the Rx, to watch for symptoms of such an episode. He did not go on to tell me specifically what those symptoms would be like and I had no idea what this could entail. He said the drug had/has been known to cause these episodes. Just telling me to watch for symptoms though...by the time I starting having the symptoms, I was too paranoid to be able to do anything about it or even realize what was happening since I had never had such an episode. It was the scariest thing I've ever experienced in my life and I still have nightmares and anxiety about the things experienced in my head and thoughts during the time of the episode that lasted for 2 weeks, even while in the hospital. I would love to sue the pants off the makers and that doctor, who, by the way, when my mother called my doctor for help, he stated "Since she won't talk to me, I am not her doctor anymore as of this moment." I wouldn't get on the phone because I was in the middle of a psychotic episode and thought everyone was trying to kill me. Great doctor, huh?!

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"


"Started Qsymia in Sept. 2013 weighing 198 lbs, I'm 52 yo, 5'5" female with 3 kids, have lost 45 lbs to date.  Only side effects were tingling in toes occasionally, but not any more.  I'm very active around the house and yard but do not exercise, keeping daily calorie count below 1200 with healthy foods and plenty of fluids.  This was my last attempt at losing weight - AND IT WORKED!!  And it does NOT make me crazy and wound up like other meds did in the past.  Have been spreading the word to friends and family since first seeing the results!!!!!"


"I have had my Mirena for around 2 years. I got it about 6 months after having my son. The insertion was pretty painful since I had a C-section with my son and he's my only child so I never dilated, never had a contraction, etc. The cramps lasted about a week and I bleed for around 4-5 weeks then it stopped BUT around a 3 months later I started bleeding again and I bleed all the time. "


"I have been taking Levoxyl for 3 months and my blood tests have gone down from 110 to 65  it's still not normal still under active thyroid. Half my hair has fallen out in the 3 month period. My stomach hurts and the Dr said no Pepcid or antacids for 4 hours after taking the medication. My joints and muscles hurt all of the time and I have insomnia. I think I may be adapting to the meds as I no longer have to spend half the day in the bathroom. Diarrhea has lessened but stomach cramps persist. I was just told I need to increase the Levoxyl to 075 mg. I'm terrified I may end up bald with an ulcer"


"A low-hormone IUD was recommended to me by my doctor because of my family history with breast cancer. I've recommended IUD's to my friends and 3 of them have gone through with the procedure and are pleased with the simplicity of IUD's. There is a reason this method of birth control is one of the most effective! The first month or two I had variable mood swings around the time of my period but I stuck it out and my hormones have since stabilized. No longer do I have to remember taking a pill or replacing a ring. My doctor said I can expect my period to "normalize" around the 8th month. I am now in my 10th month and my period is spotty with maybe one day that requires using tampons."


"I can honestly say I've only been using Epiduo for a week and my skin is CLEAR! All my friends have been coming up to me asking how did my skin get so clear. I know some people said that their skin is peeling but mine is only burning a little. Whoever made this product deserves a Thumbs Up."


"Removed pharanghaitis but induced very heavy cough."


"I have been on Sprintec for about 3 packs which is about 3 months and so far I have had awesome results, speaking for a female who is 21 and has only had probably about 4 periods in between ages 13-20. I was a little overweight and horrible skin. Since the third month I haven't had any side effects other than nausea. I don't eat as much, my sex drive has increased for someone who isn't active. My acne is slowly disappearing. I have lost weight and you can see the difference as well. So far so good. "


"I used to have recurrent UTIs (up to 10 a year), and usually I took ciprofloxacin, which almost always gave me yeast infections and an upset stomach. This medication takes longer to cure the UTI, but it hasn't given me side effects.
Beware of what everyone says about lung failure though :/ I'm taking a 100mg pill after sex nowadays, when I have more experience with it will share with you"


"38 years old. Using for 5 years. Virtually no acne. No weight gain. No pregnancies. Can't imagine using another pill.  Perfect for me."


"1200mg xr per day worked and stopped my mental process enough to pave the road to recovery.

I developed arthritis in both hands and the most savage ADDICTION ever known to man i was now facing.

 I have now stopped compleatly and all the words and reviews can never prepare you for such an experience. I took the cold turky approach and 3 months of violent withdrawls i have stayed clear.

I WOULD RECOMMEND OTHER TREATMENTS BEFORE THIS AS A LAST RESORT.

It saved my life but at what cost. I still have mental health issues amd arthritis  but i quickly get on with my day when i realise i could be back taking them."


"After being on 80 mg of OxyContin 3 times a day I wasn't getting the pain relief. I went thru breakthroughs and my insurance would only cover generic oxy. Saw a new pain doc and the nurse practitioner switched me to Opana, only 30 mg twice a day. My breakthrough meds stay locked up unless I'm doing something special. I always take Opana with food (instructions say take on an empty stomach) as I found taking taking it with food makes it last longer. Due to insurance I had to switch tot 15 mg, 2 tabs, twice a day. I found this give me some flexibility. If I'm having a tough day I may take one around 5 pm and then only one at bedtime. Medicare sucks though. I hit the gap about 6 months ago and found out I have to pay 4,800+ til it's done."


"Female, age 40 with Ankylosing Spondylitis on Humira 2 x monthly for 2.5 years.  I am so thankful for this medicine! I was crippled by this disease during inflammation for several years and Humira eliminated it.  The only drawbacks are that I am still chronically fatigued, am prone to infections, and fear the unknown long-term effects of Humira."


"This medication was possibly the worst experience of my life. In the matter of a week, i managed to have my boss lose all hope in me, i ruined my 3 year relationship and for the first time in my life, i was so depressed i had thoughts of death ( not to mention I was kind of moody all day). Not to mention it actually made my memory and focus worse! Thank God i had a couple adderall left to make it until my next (emergency) appointment!

Thanks Vyvanse! You really changed my life!

I have a psyc appointment tomorrow morning, i am going back to adderall! Vyvanse didnt last a full week for me, maybe it's different for other people.

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"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2005 and tried a variety of things, none of which worked, and actually some of them had bad side effects (Seroquel, for example).  I tried Lamictal as a last-ditch effort, but was apprehensive due to the Stevens-Johnson syndrome issue but that didn't happen to me.  I'm now on 350mg of the drug since then and although I can say it has treated my depression, it has not worked all that well for controlling bipolar symptoms, mainly the buying sprees and bad on the spot decision making (thinking nothing can harm me).  I have been seeing commercials on tv for Latuda and so I might ask my doctor about that.  Also there are some other side effects of the Lamictal that aren't pleasant ..."


"This was a game changing medication for me. I was diagnosed schizoaffective, later changed to bipolar 1. I was a zombie from the medication combination I used to be on, zyprexa and depakote. Changing the zyprexa to rexulti gave me my life back. At first, it gave me side effects of dizziness and anxiety, but after stopping and trying again, its given me energy, concentration, and the mood swings and psychosis stopped. I'm very happy with this medication. I just upped the dosage from 2mg to 3mg after being on it for a year and a half."


"My daughter had lice for over 3 months because of ineffective medications like RID and Nix. I must've spent hundreds of dollars on treatments. Finally, I took her to the doctor and he prescribed malathion (Ovide). Malathion kicked butt!  After one treatment she was completely clear of lice. They just fell off dead. The smell was horrid but totally worth it!"


"I started taking Belviq March 28, 2016. It has been just about a week now. I would suggest that you go with the 15-day free trial before you consider purchasing this product. It hasn't worked for me at all, in fact I almost feel like I'm taking a placebo. I haven't noticed any change in my appetite other than being just as hungry or hungrier. I'm not really sure how it's supposed to work, I just know that isn't working. I purchased the 30-day supply so I'm going to keep taking it until I finished all of the medication, but I doubt very seriously that I'll be reordering. Maybe by some miracle something will happen after 2 or 3 weeks. I'm very disappointed because I really want to lose weight and I don't want to have surgery."


"I only took this medicine for 1 dose (25 mg) because it made my eyes fire red. So red that people were like what's wrong with your eyes! It took about 24 hours for it to go away. I had a pharmacist tell me not to take it then the doctor tell me to use Visine so I just didn't take anymore after reading the black box warnings. I didn't feel hungry like I usually do but I did feel pretty foggy."


"Ever since I started to use Yaz, I have gotten night sweats that are horrible. I wake up drenched and I have a loss of sex drive and I'm only 18 so that's not good."


"I've just started the starter pack of Rexulti I am on day 3. It is replacing Ability in my meds.  I feel a lift in the depression, however I am experiencing some agitation and anxiety.  I'm hoping this improves.  It is affecting  my dreaming...they aren't nightmares, just very vivid and strange.  I am hopeful for this medicine if we can just get the agitation to cease."


"i am a two pack a day plus smoker pretty much when get up in the morning or sit idle I chain smoke.  I started Chantix 10 days ago after one day of taking this wonderful medication I drop to 1 pack a day some nausea and some goofy dreams. after 1 week I was down to half a pack a day today on day 10i have not smoked one cigarette. 1. you have to want to quit 2. Chantix will not do it all for you you have to make some effort. 3. changing your daily habits is a great idea. throughout the day especially morning first waking up is my hardest time but as of today I didn't give in I got rid of all my cigarettes tobacco tubes and machine I plan on stay smoke free from here on out. if you want to quit should you get on this product? I say YES DO IT"


"I have been on various opioid pills for five years and fentanyl patches for two years. I was generally able to cope with the OIC symptoms from just the pills with 1500 mg of magnesium and an occasional Linzess, but when I started the fentanyl patches, I was fairly sure I was dying. The Linzess didn't even touch this constiption.
Movantik returned me to my pre-fentanyl condition of only mild constipation. For anyone with severe OIC, mild constipation is heavenly. I have had none of the reported stomach pain, withdrawal sympoms, etc. I take it at least an hour before or two hours after eating. I do still need to take an occasional Linzess. When I ran out for two days, the OIC came back immediately."


"I don't understand people staying on this medicine for years. 2 weeks should be enough, It gets you through the withdrawals without causing another addiction. If your really ready to stop using an 1/8 of the strip or pill will be enough, 3 of those should get you off the hard stuff. If your not at a high dose in your addiction, if you swallow your medicine and don't use needles, you can use less, it will make you sick if you are not careful. This is a great way to end your addiction, but be wise, don't start another one."


"I took Prozac for about five months 1989-90.  I felt buoyant for the first six weeks, then less so.  After three months or so, my mood was down and my fingers were stiff and painful upon waking.  After four months, both hands and feet were in pain and did not function for an hour after waking.  The condition persisted, in an ever-diminishing form, for five years after discontinuation of the medicine.  I am told that my reaction was rare; nevertheless, it happened to me."


"I went into labor at 24 weeks with my first child and she was born at 27 weeks. I started taking Makena when I was 16 weeks pregnant with my second child. My last injection was at 36 weeks and I thought for sure he would be born soon after because of my history. He was 3 days overdue, and probably would have stayed put a few days longer if my doctor hadn't broke my water. I'm currently taking Makena again for my third child and am 31 weeks. Braxton Hicks seem intense this time around, but I'm still confident I've got some time left... and we've already made it a month longer than my first :)"


"Been using 4% lidocaine (along with gabapentin, which has yet to do anything after a week) and ibuprofen for my postherpetic neuralgia.  Asked Dr for prescription strength lidocaine cream and he recommended OTC Capsaicin.  He recommened zostric, but the Capszin-HP was on sale (.01%) so I got that.  Applied first time. Felt like my skin was on FIRE!!!  MUCH worse than the neuralgia pain. And it lasted almost an hour, leaving me in worse pain than before I applied.  Will never use this again."


"By Week 5 on 40 mg, I went through the typical nausea, it all went away nicely after week 3 or so. Then came the arm jerks. Only happened a couple of times, enough to wake me up, doc said to keep on the Viibryd. Next day had a headache, no big deal though, and a couple of days went by after that without problems. Then, the titanic crashed. I'd be lying down ready to go to sleep and my head would zap like a cattle prod was put to my forehead. Imagine being zapped every time you try to go to sleep? I could not get off this fast enough. "


"Good inflammation clear up rate on each use. Eventually kept on and weaned off dropping 1 per week over several weeks. Definite facial/body hair and fluid retention/roundness of face."


"My pac's started up about 10 years ago and 18 months ago I developed Atrial-flutter and Atrial-fibrillation. I had an ablation for flutter but still had A-fibrilation. This medicine scared the heck out of me after reading about it online. I decided to trust my EP and give it a shot. It's been 3 months since I started and no A-fibrillation. My Pac's have nearly gone away as well. I used to get 500  skips in a day but now I only feel one or two total during the course of a week. I feel great and hope it keeps working. After I started taking Flecainide, I did have about 10-14 days of mild side effects (tired, headache, indigestion-bloating) but feel completely normal now. I have much more energy and psychologically I am very upbeat. My heard beats normally now, it's awesome!"


"I had sex with my boyfriend 3/28 and he didnt pull out and i freaked out and took a plan b within 5hrs of the accident. Taking the pill I was dizzy and tender breasts cramps. The 2nd day my urine was clear and white drops afterward. The 3rd day I started spotting a little. I was happy to see progress but still was paranoid..The next morning I had the urge to go to the bathroom i went and when I wiped it was blood no spots I looked in the toilet and it was a lot of blood. So YESS I got my period today. (5 Days After Plan B) So excited. IF YOU ARE OVERWEIGHT DONT STRESS BECAUSE IT WORKED FOR ME & IM 254LBS. Take It Before 24 Hours. Hope this helps"


"I am 39 and I used to have crazy acne that kept getting worse and used to get period for 15 days a month! Yes, 5-6 days of regular flow with a few days of spotting before and few days after. Also terrible stomach cramps, bloating and pain in breast before having the periods. After starting on this pill, my acne went away and my periods are spot on every 28 days and last for 3 days. And no more PMS! I would recommend it. Try it before getting discouraged by negative reviews. This pill has been good for me."


"Mild stinging definitely occurs, I felt like I had a sunburn the first few weeks of using this.  Also, my face was super dry as a result of this medicine.  On the bright side though, I did see improvement within 2 weeks and that's what counts.  So just get a thick moisturizer to reduce the stinging and the dryness and apply about 10 minutes after letting the Benzaclin soak in, then you'll be all set."


"Started Saxenda 1 week ago at 0.6. Today was my first increase to 1.2. Down 11 pounds so far. Side effects for first 2 days on 0.6 and again on 1st day of 1.2 are zero appetite and nausea, but after a couple days they go away. Stating weight of 297 hoping to get to 200. I have not exercised in last week."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for about six months now and my life has drastically changed.  I feel so much better and I'm not in pain nearly as much as I was.  I feel like I have a new lease on life."


"It made me a zombie that I couldn't even get out of the bed.  I know that different medicines work for different people so I'm sure this is a very good medicine, it just wasn't for me."


"Amrix is the only muscle relaxer that works for me, and I tried a lot. I also take Topamax and get Botox injections for my migraines. I'm on a low dose antidepressant also. This treatment seems to work for me. I went from 20 migraines a month down to about 5."


"So I have had my fair share of yeast infections I'm just prone to them and I always used Monistat 7 or 3 day treatment. I have never ever ever experienced what anyone else has on here, I have never had any kinda of painful burning itching reaction the the cream or the little egg of medicine after inserting it. Usually by the morning after the first application I already feel better. I have taken the pill too with same results I feel pretty much next day results. I def don't think that the pain is "what's letting you know the medicine is working" and I would advise anyone experiencing that to call there doctor and ask if you should proceed with using that medicine or get a new/ different one. Should be NO pain it should relieve all symptoms!!"


"I have chronic sinus infections that are not unbearable...mostly annoying. I was prescribed to Avelox recently and am halfway done with my dose. I have had some seriously horrible reactions to this drug. Granted, it is obviously helping with my sinus infection but the dizziness, nausea, light headedness, dehydration, and overall sick feeling is worse than the sinus infection itself. I am glad that I will no longer have an infection in my body but isn't there another way? This is awful!"


"Well I am 35, 120pds 5'2' and African american.  I am in fair health but was diagnosed with BV about 2 weeks ago.  I get this medicine called Metronidazole which is what got me here because I didn't get any type of background or side affects . Anyhow, it's for 2 pills (at 250mg each) to be taken 2 times daily for 10 days.  I do agree that the taste is bitter, but try my best to counter act the nasty taste by eating things and swallowing pills with it -food like jello or chewed up food on its way down the pipe- barely taste anything that way. Day 5 now and my stomach is up and down, pee looks like sweet tea, and I'm super bloated; smells gone thou. 5 days to go!!"


"Hi, I am 21. This is my first BC so I really have nothing to compare with. Readin all the reviews- that the only comparison I can make. I love it. No cramps, light to none preriod. 3 days max... Mood swing is only 1day before the period but I think I even ghad those before BC lol That's it :)"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I have had to do bowel prep twice in my life for colonoscopys. In the hospital they use a different mixture or concoction of stuff, that tastes better and you have a longer space of time to get all your liquid in. Anyway I am a small 20 something, the amount of liquid you have to drink wasn't what bothered me, although I did come close to vomiting on round two from getting to full of liquid. It has to be the taste of this darn stuff that gets me! I hate it! So the quicker you down it the better, then get yourself some good tasting fresh water. I have had worse experiences in life anyway so this isn't that bad. Although I would suggest getting very large bed time maxi pads, just in case... I leaked a little and the pads saved my sheets."


"Simply put Lamictal saved my life and NO side effects either."


"I've been on Implanon for two months now and simply love it. The insertion was easy; just a slight pinch. I haven't had any complications or extreme irregular bleeding. I did spot for a few days about a month into use and even then, it was very light. Other than that, I haven't had any of the listed symptoms. It's really reassuring to have such a reliable birth control. I never have to remember to take a pill, and I can always check to make sure it's in place.(3 Years)."


"I'm in my second week and since I have upped the dosage I have noticed constipation and for the last day moderate abdominal pain and diarrhea. I definitely don't eat near as much as what I used to And I am very happy about that. I did have headaches the first week nothing that Motrin couldn't take care of. I am 5'5" I weighed in at 230 pounds and I have lost 5 pounds as of the first week not sure today.  I am very concerned about the possible side effect of cancer in the thyroid since I do have Hashimoto's disease. But I was considering the gastric sleeve surgery before this medication and really want to give it a shot because I don't want a large portion of my stomach taken out. I'll check in and update you all."


"Taking Nuvigil 200 mg for daytime sleepiness due to Multiple Sclerosis."


"I took phentermine for about a month. I lost about 10 pounds.  I had to stop taking this medication. It made me overly anxious, emotional, and I became irritated very quickly. I also experienced hair loss.I did not feel like myself at all.  I feel so much better after I stopped taking this medication. The side effects are not worth it."


"I began smoking at the tender age of 16. As I got older I smoked about 5 cigarettes per day.  I had a routine and smoking was a good part of that routine.  It also was my go to when I felt stressed, when I felt upset or if I was in a social setting.  I stopped each time I was pregnant but went back after having the baby.  I knew I needed to stop but I didn't want to.  I liked it. It was when I started to think about my kids being without me that I decided that I needed to be here and healthy for them.  I tried to quit 4-5 times before each time not following through, this time I was determined. Chantix helped me quit, its awesome."


"Was taking two 37 mg per day but made me nauseous so kept missing the second dose & wasn't working .  Now taking 75mg slow release per day. Was completely spaced out for a few days..zoning out!  but after 10 days I feel great. Loads of energy. Depression easing off. Impressed but hope it lasts . Side effects were dry mouth but this has now gone. Sex drive has also plummeted but I do have a baby so could be down to that. In any case I'd rather have my old self back than a sex drive so not too bothered.  Have tried prozac and citaloplam in the past until they stopped working. I'd say this is just as good if not better. Fingers crossed x"


"I had a stroke in January 2016, the doctors' theory is that it was the hormones I was using for birth control.  They had me take out my Nuvaring immediately. I needed a non-hormonal birth control and my gyn said the Paragard was the best thing for 10 years.  He inserted it the day I met with him, so I had no pain killers, I swore a blue streak when they put it in.  Spotted for a week afterwards, but i'm on massive doses of blood thinnners to prevent another stroke.  So i'm on my second period since insertion, and I'm bleeding like i got shot between the legs, again, the blood thinners make it worse. i'm trying to be patient and hope it gets better after the meds are stopped.  Can't beat 10 years and no hormones."


"I am glucose intolerant, so had gained 20kg and couldn't lose weight no matter how hard I tried.  Doctors suggested surgery, but I refused to even consider that path and so my GP suggested Saxenda.  I have almost finished the trial pack.  I inject in the evening and in the first week lost 3cm & after 2 weeks had lost 1.8kg and another 200g in week 3. There is morning nausea, but I basically just feel like I've eaten a full meal, all the time.  I am eating about a third of my usual diet and am consistently 2000kj under my target.  Have just commenced 2.4g dose and am hoping for improvement in weigh loss.  So far am a little disappointed."


"I've been on Tamoxifen for a year now.  A few joint aches but all in all not too many problems.  When I started the medicine I was a Pescitarian( only at fish or seafood)  I have maybe two hot flashes at night.  I take my pill at 5pm daily.  I too was told I need to be on it for 10 years.  Considering the alternative, I don't have too many bad things to say about it.  Glad to be cancer free!!  Hope this keeps me that way.  Turning 50 in three days!!"


"I'm a 22 year old female with ankylosing spondylitis. I was desperate to find something to relieve my pain especially in my sacroiliac joint. I was no longer able to participate in regular sporting games, exercise, or even carry out daily activities on some days. After starting Humira, I was able to return to all of these activities free of pain. My ONLY concern are the long term side effects."


"Works great....You don't have time to notice the depression when dealing with the tinnitus, heart palpitations, desert mouth, upset stomach, brain zaps, etc etc..."


"I'm 13 years old and have had tachycardia all of my life. Four years ago, I was given metoprolol and it changed my entire life. Before it always felt like my heart was trying to leap out of my chest, or hammering through my rib cage, or my heart was hammering away so hard I could feel it in my throat but metoprolol changed that. It has given me a  new freedom. I would recommend it to anyone with my problem."


"Thought this would be a perfect treatment for newly diagnosed but relatively minor hand PsA for past 13yrs. Did experience some weight loss that I attribute that to frequent and loose bm's. There was a detectable mood change but again tolerable. My worst problem was muscle spasms that started in one hip migrated to lower back and then to the other hip to the point of not sleeping. I stopped and ramped up slower which seemed to help but starting coming back. Never had any previous problem with side effects of any meds before. I have what should be good benefits working for a world class employer but plan but they would not cough up without trying the immune suppressive stuff first. Currently on sulfasalizine which seems to help enough"


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"After moving into an old apartment in Florida, I developed a severe skin rash which I attribute to mold in the walls. The rash was from my neck to my ankles. Itched/burned beyond belief. Went to Urgent Care and received an injection of this miracle drug which is the only thing that provided relief.

I had no side effects at all. Just gratitude to be taken out of my misery if only temporarily."


"Okay, so I'm 19 and this is my first YI EVER!!!! This medication is HELL! I'm burning and itching like crazy to where I wish I didn't have a vagina! I inserted the monistat at about 9:30p, it is now 11:50p and I am dying and crying. Hopefully when I get up in the morning (if I ever get to sleep) then this will do the job! Because this is seriously pain."


"Ciprodex was prescribed by my ENT doctor in Portland Oregon in January 2008. Immediately after using this drug I developed serious vertigo issues that resulted in a fall. I also got tinnitus, ringing in the ears which is especially annoying. "


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"On 4th month of this new pill.  I was told to stop beyaz immediately because of my optical migraines.  I now have no periods which I wasn't having much anyway, but side effects are horrible!!!!  Waiting for doc to call me now.  Hands swell and joints hurt, optical migraine twice already on it, regular headaches now all the time, body aches in arms and ankles, emergency room for severe neck spasms after not being in ER for 20 years.  Not sure all this is from pill, but I am healthy and don't get colds or anything and all this started when switched to this pill.  OH and this pill can cause ovarian cysts.  UNHAPPY"


"I wanted to write this review because I read many negative reviews and do not want people to think birth control is a horrible thing. Everyone's body is different so the reactions to the pill will be different- it is not a one size fits all type of deal. Additionally, it is best to stay on birth control for at least 3 months before switching over. Some people only stay on it for a month or two before switching because they are not happy with the side effects but do not realize they disappear over time. I've only been on the pill for over a month but overall I am very satisfied with the results. I did experience back pain, breakouts, breast tenderness, and headaches but it went away.  My period is shorter and cramps are way less painful."


"I LOVE my Paragard. It's the only form of birth control I've ever tried, and the only one I would ever consider. Make sure you have a Dr that is familiar with inserting this particular type of IUD. The first OBGYN clearly didn't have a clue what she was doing.  It was the most painful experience of my life and I ended up having to get it taken out a month later. The second Dr took five minutes to get it in, and I felt no discomfort whatsoever. Yes,  for the first six months my period was a lot heaver and unpredictible, but it's gone back to normal. No hormones for 10 years.... why not?? again... NO HORMONES."


"At the age of 60 I can now drive without looking for a toilet every half an hour. Some side a effects but what the hell got my life back wish I had known about Flomax years ago."


"I had a very negative experience with this drug.  I had been on Effexor XR for years. My Doctor suggested switching to Pristiq which was supposed to be the replacement for Effexor when the patent ran out. I immediately had horrible migraines, agitation, uncontrollable feelings of anger. I called the doctor's office on the third day and was immediately taken off the drug. They said I was not the first person with those symptoms.  "


"Very effective for treating Urticaria, almost completely eliminated my hives. Had to come off because doxepin caused major depression. Within three days of stopping Doxepin, my depression subsided."


"When I took Lyrica, I gained 40 lbs myself and my eyes were blurry. Once I got off of the medicine it has been still hard to lose the weight. It did work for my leg pain but the side effects were to much!"


"I've been taking Paxil for 8 days and have been experiencing horrific nightmares gettin worse each night.  I'm done with this script for sure"


"I was worried about starting birth control. I wanted something with little to no side effects and something that wouldn't be a big risk to the bits of cervical cancer I have. So I talked to my doctor and he put me on Lo Loestrin Fe and I love it. It's amazing. I have very little side effects, like when on the blue pills in the pack, I have a little bit of acne but when my period comes at the end of the pack the acne goes away. I also have a little bit of bloating in the belly but no big weight gain and sometimes I get a bad headache an hour after taking it. I also have trouble sleeping and sometimes my arm goes numb but I don't have bad side effects. These are nothing, I love this pill. I have no random spotting or bleeding and it does not make me sick."


"It's the best medicine for hives. I took 1 and it's all gone."


"So I had two totally different experiences on this pill. The first month of taking it, I got a horrible yeast infection that would not go away then a bacterial one. After another month I was finally able to get rid of it, even though I don't think it's 100% related but some odd coincidence just happened to start as soon as I started lolo.

The second time I restarted the pill I had extreme mood swings. And I mean EXTREME. I was crying nearly everyday. I didn't want to eat, get out of bed, or even talk to anyone. I felt distant from everyone and everything and it was all around awful. I'm currently only two days off of it, and I feel drastically different. Almost back to who I was before.

For me, it's not the best option."


"I have my 5th sinus infection of the year (2017,) which caused my ear drum to rupture. My doc prescribed me a 500 mg dose, twice a day. Antibiotics in general upset my stomach and should be taken with food, so I made sure to take with a large meal. The one time I didn't was in a rush to get on the road for a trip, and I was nauseous the entire ride, but tums helped A LOT. The infection has cleared up quickly and my ear is draining a lot less fluid out. This has been able to do what four other antibiotics haven't. Take with a full meal, and you will be feeling much better soon!"


"This was the absolute best muscle relaxer my doctor has ever
given to me. I have a bulging disc in my back and it is in the middle of my back and sometimes I have excruciating pain associated with this and Soma really is the best I have found."


"I wish I had read the reviews before taking this product!  Forty five minutes after taking Delsym I had lots of belly gurgling then painful cramps and then immediate violent diarrhea! I got so dizzy & lightheaded while sitting on the toilet I almost passed out. I will never take this product again & will advise all friends & family to avoid it as well.  As far as suppressing my cough, I was too afraid to cough for some time after the diarrhea started!!"


Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

"On Day 6 of the 14 day treatment. The side effects I've experienced haven't been too bad: the bad taste in your mouth (usually at night and first thing in the morning), hard time staying asleep (insomnia), yellow stools, and some left side aches which I think may have to do with constipation. I'm sure I would be worse if I didn't take a probiotic with every dose of these meds."


"I have been on Zoloft for 3 years now and it has worked beautifully for me. I still get panic attacks when close to alot of people but not nearly as bad as before."


"I tend to be sensitive to a lot of medicines- not in an allergic reaction type way, but I experience adverse side effects almost every time.

I went into the ER with an ocular migraine with aura. They gave me a reglan/benadryl combo. It got rid of the migraine, but it made me feel EXTREMELY high!! I might have dealt with it better if the RN had warned me first. Within 15-20 seconds of infusion, my mouth got cold and I felt incredibly high/drunk.

Paranoia, restlessness, etc set in. I kept sitting up, lying down, sitting up, lying down. I even told the person in the room with me that I was about to rip my IV out so we could leave.

Like I said, I wish the RN would've warned me first about these side effects so I would've been prepared."


"This birth control failed and I am due in May. Do NOT take this birth control as it leads to childbirth and mood swings. I hope this helps."


"This medicine has completely changed my life. I had been on Wellbutrin for 4 years yet still had the obsessive, racing thoughts that were so disabling I could barely be present for any given moment. Now I'm taking 50 mg Fluvoxamine in the morning and 50 mg early afternoon with 150 mg Wellbutrin in morning. For the first time ever, I am experiencing what I think life is supposed to be, and what life feels like for a healthy person. The side effects were extremely difficult the first month (bouts of lethargy, insomnia, incessant sugar and carb cravings, sexual side effects) but my body has adapted very well and the side effects are dissipating finally. My suggestion is to give this medicine at least 10 weeks and regular intense exercise to boost serotonin naturally."


"I started champix for 8 days, nil nausea however I became very depressed, irritable, repetitive negative thoughts, sedation and unable to focus so I'm sorry but I won't be trying it again..
Will  Power will have to be my weapon."


"I started taking the 2mg patch for severe Restless Leg Syndrome, so bad I was having to take Sinemet all day and night for relief. I was miserable with rebound effects and waiting for the Sinemet to kick in. Now that I've been taking Neupro, it has been life altering. I can sit for hours and not be miserable and sleep very well at night. Finally, a medicine that does wonders for me. YAY!"


"My vagina itches and burns a whole heap , what is this?"


"Abreva used to work for me very well, but it no longer does. I used to put it on and it would shorten healing time significantly, and if I caught it early enough would go away before blistering. The last couple of times I caught one right away and put it on at the first tiny tingle. It still spread to a huge multi-blister sore and took 2 weeks to heal. Either my body has grown resistant to the active ingredient in Abreva that used to work, or they have changed their formula. Very disappointed."


"It is a good antibiotic, in especially sinusitis. I used it in for 10 days, it was so good for me."


"Doctor said to try this for heartburn its 1 pill per 24 hours... was quick to get rid of pain and acid taste wore off after 4 hours."


"I started Contrave in early February, at first I did not lose any weight but I could feel myself getting fuller faster especially as the dosage increased. For the month I have been on the full dosage I have lost 20 pounds. Sometimes I do not have a desire to eat, often this is due to nausea. I have felt more energized and motivated to work out. The only side effects I continue to have are a dry mouth and trouble sleeping. Both problems are well worth it to me."


"for me I'd say betablockers work well for performance/social anxiety.Reading the comments on this page sound so familiar to me.They will not stop you from being nervous but will bring you to a level where the physical aspects of your fear won't manifest ie pounding heart and trembling voice so once you start and realise this usually things will go better. I have found though that certain brands are better than others. I order mine online but yes they have been a lifesaver in certain situations such as introductions in meetings or big interviews etc. Normally for me around 30mg works well about 45 minutes to 1 and half hours before."


"I used Lyrica for six months and gained ten pounds a month. I have been off of the Lyrica since April and have only lost 15 pounds.  Recently started 100 mg of Topamax at bedtime and this is the answer! It actually will encourage the body to shed weight and have lost six pounds. Pain has gone from an intolerable 7 or 8 on the pain scale to about a 3.  This is what I have been praying for."


"I have been taking Propranolol for 2 months now doctors been slowly increasing the milligrams it's not really helping.  My migraines are once a day, maybe skipping 3 to 4 days. I need to try something else anybody have any advice so I was thinking Topamax? please help thanks. A weird thing is I had migraines in college they went away years ago when I moved to Upstate New York Finger Lake Region and now they're back. I think the weather triggers them don't really know what to do about that though. Need advice please my neurologist is not really helping me. I might need to find a new one"


"It has been a breathe of fresh air!!!!!! No yelling or other offensive moves and I can be at peace for 1 time I've taken 2 tablet's 3 time's a day "


"I live in the UK & started smoking when I was 15. When I had my daughter in 1986 I found it easy being pregnant to quit smoking. I went on to have 3 sons. Whilst pregnant I didn't smoke & having young children around, I didn't smoke much. By the year 2000 I was smoking a pack a day. I successfully quit with patches but stupidly started again. I tried patches again but had an allergic reaction & the doctor made me stop taking them & gave me the inhaler instead. My experience of that is I'd leave it too late to use & I began smoking again. A friend told me about Champix (UK name) but I read reviews & was scared to use it. But last month I started it. I'm now on day 16, age 53, quit on day 12. I truly think it's a wonder pill. "


"I have been taking Provigil 200mg x 2 for 3 yrs. I don't doze off while driving like I used to which is wonderful. I do still get very sleepy in the afternoon and I have a lot of fatigue. The major downfall to Provigil is the cost. I lost my job due to a lay off and no longer have insurance. My prescription without insurance is over $800 per month. Needless to say I will no longer be able to take it once I use all of what I have. Not looking forward to that at all. My doctor also prescribed Ritalin to take in the afternoons but it just makes me jittery for about 15 minutes and that's pretty much all it does for me."


"I have been on and off Victoza for a few years now.  I had the really bad gastrointestinal side effects the first time I started it and milder side effects each time I stop and restart.  I never get much above 1.2 before I start getting life-changing insomnia.  I am not positive it's due to the Victoza, but it goes away when I stop it and starts when I restart.  Very frustrating.  However, my blood sugar rarely goes above 100 anymore and I am down about 30 pounds from when I started taking it.  It's really minimal weight loss over two years but the effect it has on my Type 2 Diabetes is astounding.  Now I'm just struggling to find the right dose so I can get some sleep.  Any advice would be appreciated."


"I got my Nexplanon 11/21/14 and my nonstop bleeding started January and haven't stopped since. First it was heavy for one week then light then heavy for two week now its just spotting and I think its about to go off but I can never be sure...just ready for it to go off because I'm tired of buying pads."


"I have taken Xanax for many years at a safe daily dose. I started in 2004 with 0.25 mg three times daily,  having severe anxiety attacks while my dad was losing his battle with cancer.  As the years progressed and I realized I have a big social anxiety issue, I stayed on Xanax. I couldn't function socially without it. Last year I was diagnosed with menieres disease which causes daily vertigo spells and constant roaring in my ear. My doctor increased my Xanax to .5 mg three times daily, as it helps with these symptoms.  Not long ago I was diagnosed with clinical depression.   I was put on Celexa but am hating the side effects. I took myself off Zoloft twice in the past because of the side effects.  Xanax has truly been a life saver for me"


"I almost died from this drug, my physician did not believe me because I am a woman. I took myself off of it and got well but it has cause some permanent damage to my vision and I am left with a persistent tremor in my right hand."


"Took for bipolar. Good side effects: more or less consistently put me to sleep every night. Bad side effects: gained roughly 20 lbs 6 months in, had a difficult time getting up every day, needed more sleep than usual.

It helped for awhile, but it mostly made my episodes less severe, did not effectively stop or prevent them."


"I had rotator cuff surgery last year and my surgeon had me take Vicoprofen for the pain.  It worked great for the 4 or 5 very painful days I experienced post-surgery.  But, please don't take it on an empty stomach.  It will make you very sick!"


"I'm 26 years old 5'3. Year in a half a ago I quit taking Vyvanse I didn't like the way it made me feel and since then I have gained about 80 pounds in the past year. I began at 199 6/25/15 now I weigh 194.4 7/13/15 so it's only been about 2.5 weeks and I've lost about 5 pounds. I hope to see good results with this medication because it has been very difficult for me to look in the mirror and know I let this happen. Especiqlly since I've been fit for most of my life. Beer, coke and Pepsi taste awful, wine still tastes good. I've had minimal side effects, tingly hands, feet, nervousness. But not very often. I hope this helps."


"I have been amazed at it's effectiveness. I just hope it lasts."


"I have a very very hard time with medicine. Even mild medications have made me extremely sick. I can't tolerate cipro or Bactrim, and easily get utis. I was terrified this time when they gave me macrobid because I'd never had it. Even zpack made me very sick. And then I read these reviews and just cried at the thought of taking it. I went out and bought crackers and sprite, etc. to prepare for what's been described here. Then I took it, and waited. ... and waited.... and waited. Nothing horrible ever happened. It's important to remember that everyone has a different experience. Don't even read these. My main advice w this med is to eat eat eat. If anything happens you feel is weird just ask your Dr. But mostly, relax and trust your Dr."


"I was put on this medication after my insurance company stopped covering another PPI that worked well for me. I lasted one month and spent most of it popping ranitadine since anything I ate or drank caused almost immediate heartburn. By the end of the month I was vomiting. It was awful. I hated to be a pain but I called my PCP and told them I needed to go back on my previous med, which of course involved a lot of paperwork on his part. I have a friend that swears by this medication but mostly all I did was swear during the month I took it."


"I don't really know how to feel about this pill. My doctor switched me over from tri privefem because I got very bad migraines. I still do suffer pretty bad headaches but less severe and less often. I also had no issue with my period (lasts around 3 days and is fairly light) it's also helped a lot with cramps. I did break out a little but I'm not sure if that was from the pill or stress from starting a new job. I also gained a little weight but again, that may be my lifestyle (not always eating right and exercising). One thing this pill did do it prevent me from getting pregnant because my sex drive has been so low I haven't been able to have sex!"


"I have been on Belviq now for 4 days and have lost 4 lbs I keep track of what I eat in my fitness pal app I am eating about 1200 calories per day and is fun to keep tract with the fitness Pal , my side effects are very tired in the morning and my muscles ache I noticed if I eat a good meal of 300-350 calories it keeps me full,for a longer time rather than eating a smaller meal"


"I have had migraines for approximately 20 yrs. At 40 went into early menopause.  I had been migraine free for about 5 yrs but after starting hormone replacement therapy the migraines are back. Relpax 40mg worked in the past and still does with little to no side effects. I had also tried Imitrex, Zomig, Maxalt with side effects and little relief. But Relpax seems to be the winner."


"I am allergic to morphine and that is how I ended up taking Demerol.I was born with Sickle Cell Anemia Disease.This causes me to experience extremely painful episodes in my joints which are crippling at times and can last for one to two months.Enough about me can someone just please tell us why they would discontinue the most helpful and healing medication ever invented."


"Diagnosed in Feb of 2015 and tried 2 other drugs. The last 2 causes so much nausea and vomiting that I couldn't take it. Also, it was messing up my liver. My doctor put me on this and I've had little to no side effects. I have nausea but that's only if I take it on a empty stomach and it only last for about 20 minutes. I'm undetectable now and my CD4 count came from 14 to 376 the last time I checked last year. I'm going back in September to check my progress. This drug saved my life. I was basically on my deathbed before this drug."


"For those who prefer Combivent and can't get it, be advised it is still available in Mexico over the counter by it's brand name. So if you have a friend who go's there, they can bring it back for you....Another option is to use Atrovent and Albuterol inhalers together as prescribed by your doctor as I do......As the U.S, drug companies charge a lot for Atrovent.  BTW Regular Albuterol / Salbutamal Inhalers are less than $10. each when ordering UK Generics"


"First off, this product is a holy grail for people who have hyperhidrosis. I purchased the highest strength and it's changed my life, I feel so much more confident hugging people and don't have to constantly worry about how my armpits smell (not to mention, cut down on the amount of laundry I have to do) For anyone out there who's tried every deodorant and antiperspirant known to man in the hopes of warding off underarms that smell like death, Drysol will change your life. The reason why I gave it a 9 though was because if you don't follow the instructions exactly like it says, you will suffer itchy underarms for the WHOLE NIGHT if you apply it the same day you shaved. Overall, very satisfied with this and highly recommend it!"


"I have been on Cymbalta for one month for relentless anxiety and depression, after trying Paxil, Wellbutrin, Prozac and many others I can not even remember the names of. There has been a loss of appetite for a few weeks but it has mostly gone away. It caused panic in the beginning but Ativan helped a little with that. After a week I felt really good(20 mg) and have been up and down ever since. It has helped a lot but so far it is not the answer. "


"I was on vistaril, which worked for a while, but stopped working because with my OCD, I am terrified of taking med's that come in capsules.  My doctor finally put me on Gabapentin, and it works like a charm.  The only side effect of note has been dry mouth, which is easily taken care of.  I love this med."


"Burning and major itching problems."


"This medication is the best thing since slice bread. I have tried countless times and about all available methods to quit smoking. After 14 years of a pack a day of Marlboro reds I decided to try Chantix! Two weeks in I was a nonsmoker! I had only very minor side effects such as slightly more vivid dreams and a stomach ache if I forgot to eat prior to taking it. You have to want to stop for this to work, it makes the cravings for a smoke so much more manageable and few and far between. Remember to let family or friends know if you start taking this so they can watch for signs of problems like depression as there is a chance that Chantix can have negative effects on mental health in some patients."


"This medication has given me no pain relief. All it has done is give me about every side effect listed in the warnings and a few more. After a Utility pole fall over 15 years ago I was doing just fine on Flexeril until I had a drug interaction and my doctor has been searching ever since for another drug. I have tried 3 different ones at this point and am getting frustrated."


"I am only on my 3rd day with Wellbutrin SR (150mg once a day for now) but I really feel good about this medicine already! I'm brand new to antidepressants but had been on Lexapro for 2 weeks prior to getting the Wellbutrin prescription and I really did not like the Lexapro. With it I had been having a headache everyday, tense muscles, felt emotionally numb, was tired all the time, couldn't focus, and absolutely could not reach orgasm even having sex everyday (which was extremely frustrating). Since switching 3 days ago, I have had more energy, more ability to focus, I feel happier about life as a whole, and I have been really productive with school work (I'm a college student). I also have noticed that I'm not feeling as hungry. Good feels."


"It seemed to work at first, and ended up getting a refill and using it for almost a month, but it's been a couple weeks since my refill ran out and I have blood on the toilet paper again... Maybe it's my own fault for not eating enough fiber while I was using Proctofoam, but still it's frustrating."


"I was given this medication by a dermatologist assistant, and started with the low dose of 50mg. I was a bit "dried out", had to urinate more and was drinking more water. I didn't see much difference in my acne until she increased the dosage to 100mg but then I saw a major improvement. The draw back is that I am 44 years old, and my periods were getting heavier, a longer duration, and started every other week. I had some depression spells where I would cry over something very minor. I feel this medication is great for the acne sufferer who has had the same stubborn big deep blemishes for a long time, but for a hormonal person such as myself pushing menopause, it isn't ideal unfortunately. "


"Began taking this medication in April  and still on it in August.  I was bleeding heavily for 5 months. A biopsy revealed Hyperplasia with atypia.  This medication stopped my period but gave me intense night sweats, headaches, breast pain and weight gain. I'll be having a hysterectomy in September."


"I just got the kyleena this Monday it was 9/18/17 and so far it has been horrible I am very crampy in the morning time but not bleeding I am also sick which is not good not too sure if I should call the doctor or not about this because I am not bleeding but very crampy in the morning. The cramps are so intense I can barely sit down or even lay down it's that bad I have to stand up the whole time I just hope the cramps go away. When they put the kyleena in me it hurt at first and then I started to cramp I laid down for a couple mins and then I was fine but ever since then I've been getting cramps in the morning around 11-2 it's horrible I rate it a 5 because how horrible it is for me right now but I hope it gets better."


"Two years ago my Mom used 5mg of Aricept for one month, she became almost a total zombie taking this medicine. Would not get out of bed, her mind was a lot worse than before she started taking it. A month ago she was put on 10mg of Aricept and after two doses was taken to the hospital, she was totally out of control and knew nothing of what was going on.  It is not for everyone."


"Due to my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis I am on steroid shots. I gained 25 pounds in 4 weeks. Lost 11 pounds when I could exercise. Then NOT being able to exercise (RA on feet and ankles). I started Bontril on March 11 and stopped for 9 days because I could not get to the doctor. I have lost 10 pounds. No withdrawal symptoms while off. Would recommend it. Starting tomorrow again."


"Honestly, I am still one of the undecided... I have/had dysmenorrhia that lasted a full 7 days each month. My tubes were tied 20 plus years ago. Perhaps it is genetics that I am in the place I am today because my mother went through many of the same symptoms and eventually had a hysterectomy. After discovering a large submucosal fibroid that was removed, I started to experience sharp pain ( which escalated from simple cramps ) when my cycle hit. The Mirena is my last viable option before surgery. It was place a week and a half ago. Within 4 days of its placement and seeing my doctor again because of pelvic pain from the jabs and sticks I felt, I'd lost 2 pounds. More weight is coming off 3 days later but still have pain."


"First gout attack in big toe at 42 lasted two months. Couldn't wait to get on allopurinol. Started at 100mg for a week, then 200mg for a week, then 300mg steady. Also taking 0.6mg colchicine. UA went from over 10 to less than 5 in a month and no flare ups. Side effects include aching foot and fatigue, but overall it's definitely worth it."


"I have just started on roserum and find I still wake up several times a night, however, I sleep hard in between waking up. I slept very light and almost consiously before taking it. So, I am happy with it, best of all, it is not an addictive drug or narcotic! Thank god for something that helps better than nothing and not addictive."


"The first day I took this I immediately got a mild headache, this headache lasted the whole time I took it. I have been on it for a week and stopped today. My heart beats hard, I have headaches, acid reflux, body aches, and weight gain. I am thinking maybe it raises my BP instead of lowering it and causing me to hold water. I have been the same weight on an extremely low carb diet which is not normal for me. Works for many, but not me."


"It may cause stomach irritation.

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"I get frequent headaches that I would describe as a painful tightening of the muscles in the back of my neck on the sides of the spine, right at the bottom of the skull. It's usually centered there but the pain can radiate to the top of my head

If I take Ibuprofen early enough I can take 3 pills (600mg) but if it's a full blown headache I have to take 4 or 5 depending on the severity. If I swallow the pills whole it can take as long as 45 minutes to work. But pro-tip: you can chew them (unless it is the slow release form). They don't taste bad and they will work a little faster.

Great medication. I don't know what I'd do without it. Came here to learn the maximum dose per day. Have not noticed any bad side effects."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I really was nervous to take, but its super easy. You take the big jug add lemon flavor packet that comes with it, add water leave in fridge for a couple hours. I took 4- 5mg laxatives at 12 and then drank 3/4 of the jug of 3350 at 5pm. Yes I had to use the restroom several times, but it really wasn't that bad. I poured my 8oz into a beer mug, drank it, then refilled it,  I probably drank about 5-6 of them and I was done. I worked from my home, did laundry, made dinner and when I had to go I did go.  The only thing that was not fun was I had a burning sensation after and from going so much my butt felt tender and irritated. Other than that don't read all the hype. Drink the drink and that's it. If I can do it so can you."


"Remeron helped very much initially. After trying a host of other depression meds, this one seemed to work and had minimal side effects after the first week. However, at a low dose it stopped doing the job and have had to go up twice to the max dose of 45 mg. I no longer sleep well, and have had HUGE weight gain and ended up with diabetes. I plan to gradually wean myself off and treat the depression with natural means--exercise, diet, supplements."


"Miracle worker.  Took about six weeks to start fully working and the side effects were not so pleasant at first.  Now taking 20mg daily, I have no side effects and feel great.  During the first few weeks taking it, I would have extremely good moods that almost seemed imaginable and then I would go back to feeling sad.  Then eventually that went away.  One negative about Lexapro is that my stomach isn't as strong as it was before and a lot of foods bother it.  All I can do is eat healthy and take pro-biotics.  VERY HAPPY with Lexapro."


"This drug is amazing. Before taking it I would eat non-stop and obsess about food because of my depression. Now I only eat when it's meal time and don't even think about it any other time. I sleep great, have more energy and the only side effects were mild nausea the first couple days. The depression is gone and I feel so much better. I'm taking 50 mgs once per day."


"I have probably spent 2,000$ this year due to hospital co pays, I was put on dulera and it has completely stopped my wheezing, I just wish I didn't need medicine to breathe :("


"Delayed reaction 3-4 days
both arms muscle and joint pain and weakness (4 months and counting)
swelling in both arms (left twice the swelling)
drowsy and sleeping excessively
vomiting"


"Started out good, then headaches then sleep problems. After that muscle spasms, also weakness, although I started feeling better to start with as far as my mood and depression."


"I had a stroke after. Being on low-dose, birth-control for five years, Apri, at the age of 41, my docs, immediately, took me off all estrogen, and my b-c's,   but, my face began to react violently, I never had teen-age, acne, but, this adult acne was the worst! Nothing worked, plus I had hair on my chin, and, upperlip, as well as a few strands in between my breast, needless to say it was extremely, embarrassing to meet people in that condition, I went to myderm, and,she looked at my thinning scalp, and, my  warewolfish chin, and, immediately, prescribed 25 mg of spirio lactone, she said, that she couldn't promise anything, but together with 1% tretinoin, cream we could try, and a rx for .05% fluocinonide, we could try to regrow my lost hair."


"It is a life saver for me."


"Had an injection into my knee due to osteoarthritis.  I am scheduled for knee replacement but there is 1 year wait for surgery.  Before injection I could not sleep due to throbbing pain and after injection this is gone.  My overall pain is significantly reduced.  I had no adverse reaction to the drug."


"I had the nexaplanon inserted back in 2013 after I have my daughter. My period has completely stop , I only experience a little spotting sometimes. The nexaplanon is very effective! My fianc"