"I felt more emotionally stable on this, meaning when I would have usually gotten to a certain point, the medication stopped it before it could escalate. For the first few months I was thankful for not completely crashing and burning every couple of weeks (I was in a particularly stressful situation in the period of time I was taking this so my hopelessness was exasperated), significant reduction in hallucinations and paranoid delusions, not being able to cry, sleeping consistently and having no memory of my dreams. The reasons as to why I stopped taking it were degenerated eyesight (my eyesight had been perfect prior to meds), severely effected long and short term memory and zero motivation in all areas of life. I didn't feel like myself."


"So was on day 2 of a yeast infection and had the hubby pick up monistat. I usually do the 3 or 7 day treatment, but he picked up the one day, his thought, faster healing. I was raw from itching to begin with and yes it burnt a little when I put the pre filled cream in, for an hour or 2, but not unbearable. The next day I was sore from the rawness, but the itchiness was gone."


"Brilliant medication. I know Venlafaxine is contraindicated in people who experience mania and I have had some issues with that but overall, with other medications that stabilise my mood, I have found Venlafaxine to be a life saver. I am 23, been hospitalised before for a long time and it was the first med I agreed to go back on after a period of desperation following a year of refusal to take meds due to extreme anti-psychiatry views. Now my anxiety is massively decreased, I feel much more on a level, less irritable, far less lethargic. This medication has done so much for me. No side effects apart from the initial week or two of starting it I got some insomnia and occasionally I get a very dry mouth. Sometimes a bad tremor."


"Best one for me in the 20 some yrs I've had to deal with them. I've taken 100mg pills all along. "


"I've been on the implant for a month now and have not had any side effects and have yet to get my period or any spotting. I really like the not having to worry about remembering anything like with the pill."


".. did booster my T to 800 , but not a genuine feeling from it. it sort of elevating  aggression impacted areas, aggressive sex, aggressive mood , aggression in the morning, aggressive dreams aggressive energy. It is not relaxing me it is elevation anxiety level. I am taking shots for first 3 days after each shot are terrible moody aggression.  I say it  is not for me.."


"I'm 40 years old with two teenaged children. I was tired of taking a birth control pill daily, and had trouble remembering to take it sometimes. I had the Mirena inserted last month, and it was a painless procedure. I had some minor cramping for the first day or two, but no bleeding. I did not get my period this month and I'm hoping I don't get one ever again! I highly recommend Mirena."


"I am on day 2 of the vivitrol shot. I was a oxi/alcohol user for 3 years and then switched to suboxone detoxed off the subs at 1/4 mg/2mg films . Withdrawals off 1/4 mg were pure hell even.got the vivitrol shot and now I haven't slept in 2 days only 3-4 hours a night.  My alcohol cravings aren't as bad but still want a beer.  My oxi cravings are gone.  I don't hurt or feel restless from the sub withdrawals.  I tried taking melatonin to sleep but it don't help. If this sleep pattern persists I am not getting the shot next month."


"My first period on it was heavier than normal.  After that I was spotting for several days which I have never experienced.  This past month I have either been bleeding or spotting and its incredibly frustrating! Lots of random cramps as well.  My mood has been up and down which is also frustrating. "


"I was given this "new miracle drug" by the NP in my MD office last Tuesday. After reading the reviews on Trulicity I was wary since I have allergies and sensitivities to other drugs and foods. The NP was  pretty adamant that this drug would really work for me, so I agreed. I gave the first shot on Wed. night about 8pm and by 10pm the nausea started. By midnight I was vomiting steadily and spent the WHOLE NIGHT in the bathroom! Nothing stayed down, not water, Gatorade or crackers...even Phenergan (RX nausea pill) came back up. Missed work Thurs, miserable at work Fri and still sick on Sunday...off to Urgent Care now to try and fix this. DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG unless you want to be horribly sick for days and can afford to miss work!!"


"I've been on the isoniazid for almost one month and I'm not sure I will be able to continue. I'm experiencing bad headaches nearly every day. Before going on the drug, I took Tylenol every 6 hours for arthritis pain. Now I have had to stop the tylenol. I have Crohn's disease so I can't take any NSAIDS. That leaves me no options for my headaches. Not sure I can deal with this for 9months. After one week my liver enzymes have already increased by 7. Pretty stressed out about this whole thing. I tested positive for latent TB when waiting to start Humira for my Rheumatoid Arthritis. Now I can't take anything for my pain until I'm treated for the TB for 9months. Life sucks."


"I had smoked 2 packs a day for 44 years and a change was needed since I was not going to continue to pay such high prices to smoke outside in the heat, rain, bugs etc.  Started Chantix and never looked back.  I started to really look forward to the really vivid dreams each night.  No other side effects for me.  Refilled the prescription and cut dose in half for next 6 months.  After 4 1/2 years still smoke-free and have become an avid cyclist, riding nearly 5,000 miles per year.  Best part is that my lungs have fully recovered and regardless of the level of exertion when cycling I never have any wheezing or shortness of breath.  I may be breathing hard and fast after a tall hill climb or sprint but my lungs can keep up.  This is priceless."


"I started suffering migraines about 10 years ago and was given several Relpax samples.  They were true lifesavers, nearly always working in about 30min (45min max).  As the years wore on, I realized how expensive Relpax was, and my insurance didn't cover it.

I've also used sumatriptan and naratriptan, having better luck with the naratriptan - but neither is nearly as fast or reliable for complete relief as Relpax is.  Last fall, I was able to sign up for Pfizer's assistance program and I now get the Relpax for free.  Seriously, I actually bawled I was so happy - this stuff is a lifesaver for me.

Try the Pfizer Connection to Care for free Relpax if you can, the income limits are pretty reasonable and the paperwork isn't a huge hassle!"


"It works."


"My yeast infection this time was not as bad as the first one I had; just some mild itching and being uncomfortable. I didn't want to go to the doctor so took this medicine at about 7:30 PM last night and laid down immediately after. I felt normal for the most part. At about 9:45 PM I got up to get some water and noticed an extreme itching feeling that was way worse than the yeast infection. The extreme itching lasted for about 15 minutes and was replaced with a burning feeling. The burning was not as bad as people are making it out to be. I have a very high pain tolerance and yes, the medicine burned but not to the point where I couldn't fall asleep or burst out into tears. It still burns a bit this morning but no itching!"


"Great sorce of birth contol"


"usually works well relatively inexpensive. not as effective for me as ppis but probably safer"


"I started suffering from moderate cystic acne in my mid-30s and Aczone is the only medication that has helped (aside from oral antibiotics, which I didn't want to take long term).  I noticed a difference almost immediately.  I'm now 3 weeks into my treatment plan and my skin is perfectly clear.  I use Aczone in the morning, Glycolix 5-2 pads late in the afternoon, and Tretinoin 0.05% at night.  I moisturize dry spots with Skinceuticals Phyto corrective serum. My skin hasn't looked this good in years!"


"So after the initial wave of sickness I went to school. I honestly thought I had picked up some kind of sickness! Then came the hormone distater.. I've felt like I've been PMSing x100 constantly. It NEVER stops. I'm an emotional wreck, I don't feel like I can function or make any rational decisions! I'm scared! It's going to be an insane challenge to deal with this for 2 more months.. god help me!! In addition, I've gained a little weight and had a huge increase in acne (again like being on your period X100). But hey at least I'm not pregnant......would never recommend or do this EVER again"


"I sprayed it on the irritation which had hurt like a son of gun, and it immediately stopped hurting."


"I am so grateful for Chantix. I have been on it for 5 months. I smoked for 29 years. I have been smoke free for 5 months. This is my 3rd time quitting and am so glad for this medicine. Never had any issues with this medicine. The only thing I had was weird dreams but that was it."


"I was given Dilaudid after being in the hospital for bowel obstruction. Worst pain of my LIFE! In IV form its amazing, total pain relief in 60 seconds. It was hard to get perscribed in pill form but finally found a pain doctor that agreed it was a better drug for me. I now take 4mg pills every 6-8 hours and can lead a normal life. There are no side effects, but it is hard to get a script for. Take only as doctor says, DO NOT take more."


"Nasty stuff, no doubt.   It did work though.  Started 1st dose at 7 pm.  Poured in 16 oz cup and added cold water per instructions.   Drank it holding my nose.  Took about 30 minutes to get it down.  Bowel movement started within another 30 minutes.  Went on until about 9:30.  Just liquid by that point.  Next dose at 4 am.   Much harder to get down.  Took about an hour and I could not finish the whole thing.   It still worked within 30 minutes and here is the kicker.  2nd dose needed for stuff that builds up over the night.  Started out pretty dark again, mostly liquid, and finished at light yellow.   It cleaned me out but good.   Procedure at 10 am and had 5 polyps.  Clips needed for one larger one.  Waiting on biopsy bottom line DO IT !!!"


"I was on Ativan for Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Panic Disorder.  It worked okay, however once I started seeing a specialist, I changed to Klonopin.  I find that Klonopin is much more consistent, meaning I don't feel it kick in and wear off like I did the Ativan, this apparently is due to its longer half-life.  I did find out the hard way, that these are abused by some people, so don't leave them accessible in any way.  I had mine stolen once, bad experience!"


"I have arthritis in my left leg due to an injury.  I am on Neurontin for the nerve pain and was originally prescribed piroxicam for the associated arthritis pain.  It made me terribly ill, couldn't keep anything down, and we switched to meloxicam.  The side effects vanished and the pain relief was wonderful.  This medication helps get me through my days."


"For most of my life I have felt something was wrong. Recently my anxiety began to feel worse than usual so I went to a new doctor. He prescribed me Sertraline. For the first week I felt anxiety and headaches, just quite 'wired'. I was worried I was going to damage my brain and the meds wouldn't work but then suddenly I felt 'fixed'! I am so relaxed now. I don't feel like I'm going mad from anxiety anymore! This is how I should have always felt. Glad I've sorted this out in my twenties. I wish I'd been prescribed this medication sooner!"


"Microgestin 1/20 is the best low dose birth control pill I've tried. Some side effects the 1st couple of months but now I feel great. No decrease in sex drive and increase in breast size - I went from an A to B cup! No other weight gain."


"I am doing the prepopik for the first time. I've done the golitely and the miralax/Gatorade preps in the past. The prepopik is tolerable. It's only 5oz 2x so it's not too difficult. I started feeling it work within the first half hour of taking the first dose. My stool was clear a couple hours later. I took my 2nd dose 6 hours later as directed. It felt like I was pooping fire. It was HORRIBLE take your breath away burning. I did remain clear yellow though. The biggest struggle for me was drinking the at least 24oz after the second dose. I couldn't take in anymore liquid. My stomach was a mess. I had mild cramping tons of gurgling and a very uncomfortable digestion feeling. This prep wasn't worse than any of the others."


"Propranolol does help a bit with panic attacks, but not all that much. It does not have too many discernible side effects besides some dizziness."


"I was taking Microgestin for 4 years and switched to test out if the other BC was giving me weight gain. Never got around to the experiment because Loestrin was a nightmare. I had spotting every day since day 5 of the pack. Then cystic acne started popping up and I couldn't control it with anything! With the other BC, I was able to control it, and it at least went away like a normal pimple, but this acne is painful and HUGE. Combined with the constant spotting and losing all my good thongs to the BC being sassy , I decided to switch back. Based on other reviews, seems like these side effects aren't going anywhere."


"I've been taking 50mg of flecainide twice a day for 2 years now and still love it. I have had  no incidences of afib and no side effects. I do like my alcohol and have 1-2 drinks daily. I believe the flecainide keeps me from having an alcohol related episode which my doctor believes is my trigger. I agree with him but also think dehydration, dieting and stress have been contributing factors as well, and again, the flecainide overrides them all. I'm sure it's not perfect for everyone, but for me it's been a godsend."


"So I went back and forth about starting contrave, weighting 275 and nothing was really working for anytime long term, I decided to try. I started in May and its now August, Im currently 245. Its been quite sometime since I've been here. All that said, I will say the first week sucked....I was nauseated, stomach cramps, felt like crap. Every day I debated with myself if I was going to continue taking it but I wanted to try, even though i felt bad. I'd say for the first month I wasnt hungry and I couldnt finish all of whatever i put on my plate. I didn't have desire for sweets or fried anything. Now, those cravings have slowly came back, but I'm still eating smaller portions.Keep an eye on your bl pressure and don't drink alcohol."


"I have a bipolar disorder with anxiety and have been taking Seroquel for the bipolar condition for more than 5 years.  I decided to try the Buspar to help with the anxiety using 2 X 10mg per day and it works wonders.  At first the side effects made me cry for nothing but after 1 week everything got resolved and I see the benefits.  No real side effects for me since I use Seroquel which is much stronger on the side effects.  What I see is that I can have dreams again which didn't happen for for the last 20 years and a lot less anxiety.  Less closing of the hands reflects, calm, no social phobia, or performance anxiety.  It is working very well for me and now I need to do more with my life since I have the capacity.  Thanks"


"I didn't have any of these symptoms my appetite has increased if anything I drank plenty water the smell and discharge has finally went away I took four pills a day but were only suppose to take two I was informed not to drink alcohol while on the antibiotic but I drink a lot and wanted to finish it fast also had a yeast infection on top of having BV so immediately after I'm done taking the antibiotics I have to take a yeast infection pill all this came from douching. NEVER DOUCHE & NEVER use scented soaps on your private area the smell and discharge is horrible and it would smell fishy when I was fresh out the shower"


"Stops dead on track those manic/depressive crisis moments. And I love the hunger it gives me.  Great pill for me. My AP of choice. Always take this with .5 or 1 mg of clonazepam. ;-)"


"I've been taking Fioricet for 40 years.  I've had migraines for 53 years.  I was 19 when it was first prescribed for me, before that, my life revolved around my headaches.  Fioricet changed my life for the incredibly better.  I'm third generation migraine sufferer, so I suppose there's an argument for a genetic predisposition.   Up until I was 19, headaches were an almost daily occurrence since I was very young, lasting from 8 hours to days.  So many things triggered them that I won't even begin to make a list.  I am careful about the acetaminophen component, which seems to be the main potential negative health issue.  Rebound headaches can also occur, but, it's nothing compared to the life enhancing benefits, at least for me."


"My doctor changed my drug regimen from abilify to Geodon(120 mg  Then I started experiencing trouble swallowing and headaches. These effects were transient so the doctor asked me to stay on the drug. The condition became worse and I went to an ear, throat, nose doctor. They indicated that I was suffering from GERD and inflammation of the larynx. After a few more weeks I was becoming paranoid and experiencing OCD symtoms. My husband called the doctor and demanded she shift back to abilify. A couple days later all the aforementioned symtoms disappeared. I am sure the drug works for many people but please pay close attention to the side effects I described"


"I experienced "poop out" after being on Lexapro for 7 years.  I was prescribed 150 mg of Welbutren, which was upped to 300mg.  The Lexapro kicked in after a few weeks, and worked like a charm.  After one year, my anxiety and depression returned progressively getting worse over a period of three months.  Finally realized my insurance switched me to the generic escitalopram. I had been taking it for three months without realizing it! Requested to switch back to Lexapro, however, Tricare insurance would not cover it so had to pay almost 178 per month for brand name.  That was two years ago.  Now pay 294 per month. Tricare still will not pay.  Considering buying from Canada."


"I've been taking CONTRAVE about 2 months or so…and have had great success with it. It will make you nauseous at times; but it was pretty rare. For the most part, I just didn't care to eat (which was amazing…as I'm down 28 or so pounds!)

I did a couple of things right; knowing that it could make me nauseous, I didn't stop eating pretty regularly for the first 5 or 6 days (and that helped my stomach handle it). But I've never been able to just forget to eat. Ever.

In the 8 weeks, I threw up 4 times…which is the only thing I can see that could be dicey if I'm in a situation where I can't run to a restroom. But other than that being able to lose that much weight (that I've never been able to get rid of in 20 years) was amazing. Miracle!"


"Awesome care for my child"


"I have been using the tablets for about twenty years, they are having less and less efficacy, I decided to try the patch, I has no effect at all."


"Please folks do not use Nasocort nasal spray. Long term use caused me to develop cataract in both my eyes - I'm only 39 yrs old. My eye doctor has reported an increase in cataracts in younger patients from these terrible chemicals. Please think twice before using!!"


"I have had severe panic attacks since high school. I can not be in or on anything that moves. I have been on 4mg Klonopin a day for almost a year and I still have 2-3 panic attacks a day plus it has made me extremely irritable, agitated, angry, aggressive and depressed. I have been on every benzodiazepine, tricyclic, SNRI's and most SSRI's, always in combination 2 or 3 at the same time. Some worked for a short time, some not at all. The best combination was Xanax, Zoloft and Imipramine for five years then it quit working. I've even tried cognitive behavioral therapy with no luck. The only thing I've not tried is Paxil and Prozac. I have a doctor's appointment next month to discuss other medicines. Maybe I need a new doctor."


"Upset stomach most of the time, minimal pain control, just not effective for me."


"I have had 0 panic attacks all my life until last Oct when I got my 1st one which I called 911. 2 days later I had another one in which I was taken to the ER and given Ativan they said due to panic attack/anxiety.  Scared me both times felt like I was dying. The nurse said she took Lexapro so I asked my doc to let me try that one first since the nurse had great luck, but I didn't like it! My coworker told me she takes Prozac so I switched meds to try it and WOW, not anxious like I want to pass out at the grocery store or in the middle of a packed restaurant! I have been taking 20mg and my doc said since I had such success he wants me on 40mg. This medication Prozac has let me live life again and not feel like I'm going to pass out in public."


"OMG drysol is perfect. I've been dealing with sweat problems since 7th grade, it's so embarrassing to raise my arm. It's very discomforting when my armpits are wet but now with drysol I feel so much better I am so happy ... Only thing I'm a little mad about though is WHY DIDNT I FIND THIS SOONER!! Lol ..it's perfect ."


"I had been on Effexor for five years and had noticed a decrease in helping me with my depression so my Dr switched me over to Cymbalta ... I did not get harsh side effects aside from a little jitters at the beginning but it soon settled. I must say I have been on it three months and I have been waiting for my anxiety to subside ... Cymbalta no help there at all. Pain I have Ankelosing Spondolosis ... curved spine and pinched nerves (severe sciatica ) no help there either. Maybe my case is just a little more than 60 mg a day can handle ... but honestly I'm ready to go back to effexor, vicodin and alprazolam. At least they worked. If anyone has advice please drop a line."


"Took about a week to get over the side effects - still get some morning grogginess, but a strong coffee and ten minutes of mindful meditation or exercise sorts that out completely. Unlike others who have left reviews I'm only on 15mg - but the effect has still been amazing. I've had problems with depression and anxiety since I was 16 and had tried a couple of SSRI's that didn't help. Prior to taking it I had been having issues with sleep, trying to adjust without an alcohol and cannabis dependency. Mirtazapine certainly helped with sleep, though it still took a while to nod off, when I did I would sleep for hours and better than I have in years. By sorting out my sleep, managing my depression became a possibility - it's changed my life."


"I've suffered from migraines almost all my life, first one (which I don't personally remember) was when I was five. My migraines can come a few days a week or as long as six months from each other so I prefer not to be on a every day medication. Having tried different types of medication, I am happy now that I have found something that really does help.I have probably been taking maxalt about 10 years now and have no desire to take anything else."


"A GOD SEND! My pain was down, I had more energy by the time I was on 50mg. Unfortunately, I could not afford the medication and I didn't receive coupons. I had no side effects what so ever! I even lost 7 pounds, probably because I just felt like I could move more freely and without as much pain as I had before taking Savella. My insurance covered 1 month prescription only. It was great while it lasted!!!"


"I am 52 and have smoked since I was 16. I gave up with patches 7 years ago for 3 years .. Then started again
I have tried patches again, and Hypnosis, but nothing worked so I tried champix, a couple of people at work had tried and failed with it last year but one lady I know tried it 4 years ago and is still not smoking ,
I have taken 14 tablets now and not smoked for 3 days which is amazing for me!
But the side effects have been ( and have now stopped) horrible. I spent all weekend in bed under the quilt feeling sick , giddy and spaced out, I have been constipated for two weeks ( ok now) head aches . Tired can't drink wine or coffee! ( not realy a bad thing!)but I am loving the dreams !
its working so it's worth it!"


"Throughout puberty I had always had mild blemishes. Usually nothing too serious, occasinally cysts around the time of my menstural cycle. However, I've always been very self conscious about my skin and I wanted a fix once and for all. I visited the dermatologist and was prescribes topical medications but they didn't really do anything for the hormonal cysts. So finally I went on gianvi and I am so glad I did. There was an inital breakout and it was terrible but after 4 or 5 months there was evidently a drastic change. I no longer get any blemishes or cysts of any sorts. I am a bit more emotional than I previously was but the clarity and overrall radiance of my skin is definitely worth it."


"I started taking Effexor XR 3 1/2 years ago while in an eating disorder treatment center. I struggled for years with major depression and took several different anti-depressants that never helped. Even after being in a treatment center for 3 months I could barely deal with my emotional issues because I was so  weighed down by the depression. They finally sent me to a new doctor who knew Effexor would be different for me. He started me off on a week of 75mg/day then the next week he upped it to 150mg and the next week he ended it at 225mg. It was like a huge dark blob was lifted off of me! I felt clear-headed, stronger and happy. I never thought I could feel that way again.

I still take the 225mg dosage and have no plans of quitting."


"I have taken Nora Be 0.35 for 3 months.  I have experienced heart palpitations and heart fluttering in my stomach.  This seems to occur in the morning and evenings.  My periods start on my second week of each new pack.  I have had headaches behind my eyes and some weight gain.  I plan to discontinue this medication to see if my symptoms go away.  I'm 47 and seeking a better form of birth control."


"I was taking this medication for over two years had to stop it because my memory is terrible. Places I have been going for over ten years I forgot where they were and how to get there. This medicine has messed up my life, even after I stopped it my memory still hasn't returned. I deal with this everyday and it scares me so bad. I have to write things down everyday in order to remember. It did help with my headaches a little but if I had read up on this medication before I started I can promise you I would not have taken it."


"I feel like there is a lot of misinformation and bad reviews of all IUDs on the internet so I wanted to share a more positive experience. I'm currently 22 and switched over from taking birth control pills to Skyla about a month ago. When I got the IUD it was slightly painful for about 2 seconds when they insert it-- then it's over. People talking about how excruciating it is truly blows my mind. Maybe I have a higher pain tolerance than others, but honestly even if it was horrible pain it's over in 2 seconds, you can withstand anything for that short of a time. For the rest of that day I decided to take off work and just rested with a heating pad. I spotted for a few weeks, but now I don't even know it's there!"


"I had unprotected intercourse twice within the range of the 72 hours. I asked a friend of mine who has used Plan B and the morning after I purchased Plan B for $41.80 (price is after taxes). Came home, took them, felt fine. No side effects. I was supposed to get my period 3 days later but I didn't. I got minor cramps here and there but nothing too severe. Now exactly a week after I took them I got my period (5 days late). This pill works but I never ever get severe period cramps. My period cramps this time are very severe and painful to the point where I can barely move. This has never happened to me before and I hope it lightens up in the next couple of days."


"Just for you people who do not believe this works or is having second thoughts. I have taken this pill twice. One was back in April and one was last month. The pill worked both times. The first time I took it, My body reacted by having me bleed for about a week before my period and my period was regular. The second time there was no blood and I got my period 2 days earlier than usual. This pill has helped me a lot and now I'm now about to buy another pill and so hopefully it works again ! Wish me luck !"


"I tried it for anxiety and aggresive behavior.  With in a few minutes of taking the first dosage I became catonic.  Tried again two more times and each time the same thing;  Dr. changed my medication after that and said that happens in a very few patients on Buspar."


"I recently posted a review on this pill 3 months ago when I fist started and thought it was great. I WAS WRONG! I had to update because I could not in good conscience let anyone think this pill is anything but terrible. My fist month went great, no side effects at all. The second month I noticed my stomach was not right. Turns out this pill destroys the good bacteria in your gut. Probiotics are a must! I noticed I started to gain a little weight and developed slight eczema on my face which still comes and goes 2 months later. Beware taking this pill."


"MAKE SURE YOUR DOCTOR  TITRATES THE DRUG AND DOES NOT START YOU  ON A HIGH DOSE.

The 1 grade should be for my Dr. Not the medication. I am a female about 105lbs. My Dr. started me on 800mg without titration for possible seizures. After 2 days I was so sick and dizzy and my head / ears were
was buzzing like crazy.  I had non stop vomiting, ringing in my ears and severe  indescribable dizziness. I ended up going to the ER.  I am  sticking to lamictal and found a new Doctor."


"Just got Paragard inserted this morning at 0800MST. I'm a 27 year old female with 1 son (one and done).My personal experience was fast and pain free. I did take the 800mg of ibuprofen as directed, it was done by a certified midwife, she was very thorough during the process and she let me know everything she was doing. Upon having the iud inserted and placed, there was very minimal cramping. I've had periods with worse cramping, for sure. The only other slightly uncomfortable young was the speculum to hold you open but that's it. This procedure was nothing. I can't wait to track my progress being that this thing will be a part of me for the next 10 years."


"I took this pill on Friday it is now Sunday and I'm still having all symptoms. It has not done anything for me. I have another refill for it I will get today and if it does not help I will be going back to get something else. This is my first yeast infection and they are nasty little demons."


"Have been on Azathioprine for about 4 years after asacol quit working. Started with 4 pills per day for first month then cut back to 2 pills which have worked fine, but I now have been experiencing bruising on my hands mostly. Will cut back to 1 pill per day until my next blood-work."


"Couldn't walk  had trouble breathing. No appetite felt worse than before I started taking it"


"I've been on this medication for a few months.  Prescribed by neurologist for my chronic migraines.  I tapered on slowly and now take 50mg am and pm.  I usually got at least a few migraines a month..with aura.  I've had them my whole life.  Some worse than others, some so bad I could've gone to the hospital.  Since I've been on the meds I have not had one migraine with aura.  Just a few headaches could maybe be considered very mild migraines.  A huge improvement.  I've also lost 25lbs.  I have noticed I've been a little forgetful and have had some brain farts at work.  The medication has given me really bad acid reflux that I'm still struggling with and it's apparently pretty rare.  Otherwise it's been ok for me."


"I was prescribed this medicine to address high triglyceride and low HDL levels.  In eight months of using fenofibrate and adjusting my diet, my total cholesterol went down 30%, my LDL went from 106 to 80, HDL went from 33 to 44, and my triglyceride numbers plummeted over 75% from 300 to 70.

The side effect I experienced was a weight gain of 10 pounds within the first month and it stayed at that level for the eight month period.  I did not experience any other side effect.

Cost of medication with insurance is $15 a month."


"I was depressed and in bed for 4 years until I was diagnosed with bi polar. I am now 2 months with Tegretol, out of bed and am enjoying life like never before. It has been a miracle for me."


"This really works.  But use the head of a pin to apply it.  That will keep it off your healthy skin.  Use a hair dryer to dry the medicine.  It will burn healthy skin, but if you are careful it will be fine.  Warts fell off in 4 days."


"I remember when I had my son I developed an infection, and was in so much pain. I went to the hospital, I sat there for 3 hours until I got called back. Then they finally hooked me to IV and shot me with dilaudid I felt fine after that"


"I had my Nexplanon placed in Sept 2015, 6 weeks after having my daughter. I was told it was effective and it wouldn't effect my milk supply. They were right. My milk supply was strong for 10 months until I stopped due to my busy schedule. I felt fine until my mild supply dried up. I have spent the last 2 months trying to figure out why I feel so angry at the drop of a hat and why being around people makes me anxious. I have no sex drive and I have vaginal dryness which makes sex painful. It has been effective in pregnancy prevention, but so is abstinence. I can't even remember the last time I was romantic with my husband. I have an appointment soon to have it removed and hopefully I will feel normal again. Convienence is not everything."


"Had dental work done and my dentist had me on these. I had to take 2 at a time just to take the edge off, was not happy. Had to add other types of medicines for relief. "


"I am a 21 year old female and cannot express how happy I am to have used Accutane! I have recommended it to so many people and would say it is totally worth it. I was on it for 7 months with monthly visits to the doctor for blood work and labs and follow ups that are required but every monthly visit was totally worth it, I have clear skin and it even shrunk my pores and I don't have oily skin anymore. This has given me so much confidence. The side effects sound scary but I only noticed dry lips from the decrease in oil production and dry scalp for the first couple days. Your body adjusts. If you are thinking about this, do it. You won't regret it."


"I was prescribed this medication for my headaches from a possible concussion, or pinched nerve in my head. In just 4 days I lost 6 pounds or so, and have had all the symptoms: memory loss, confusion even to every day things (like why am I picking this coffee cup, or how do I cook this again?) blurred vision, and the crazy menopausal-emotional-roller coaster #understatement. Except drowsiness, and to some others here, severe depression. My possible concussion (whatever may be) keeps me wide awake, and what I like to call "wired" I was hoping for the drowsy effect, but it what it is. If you are paranoid, relax, its the drug, or just call your doctor for clarification. It seems, less active you are, the less side effects occur, at least for me"


"I had been on at least 5 different SSRIs with no good effect. Abilify with Lamictal made a huge difference."


"This product is so bizarre and dangerous, I stopped using it after two months of it doing nothing but dry out my face to the point where it was constantly peeling and actually made my acne worse. Still looking for a treatment, but I will never go back to using synthetic products like this. The chemicals burned my face sometimes when I applied it, and ultimately the cystic acne that it healed came back even with continued use. If you're looking for a treatment, try natural methods first. I don't recommend this product; it's what my dermatologist gave me because she gives that to everyone who walks in with acne. It's not for everyone."


"I have been on this drug for 2 years for abnormal bleeding. I had the oblation procedure in June of 08 and started bleeding again. My doctor prescribed Norethindrone again but it has not worked. I give it a 3 because when I started taking the medication two years ago, it worked."


"I just started Daytrana 30mg after being on another generic versin of methylphenidate 10mg 3 times a day and all I can say is Daytrana is the best.  I do not get the ups and downs with the pill form. Instant Release Ritalin and I also like how I do not have to keep taking pills all day long.  Daytrana is so much smoother. I was amazed at how it kept a steady supply of methylphenidate in my system.  I also believe since it slowly releases I do not feel jittery and I actually had a great appetite. The only thing I would still change is I would make the part that you peel off hard. Since it's flexible it takes a little of work to peel the back off. I can deal with it though since it the best ADD medicine I have found out there. "


"I have been on this medication for almost 2 months and am ready to stop! I have had 3 periods since October 13th along with pain in my legs while walking and even laying down! The worst part is I am flipping out over every little thing, been fighting with my boyfriend since starting this pill because my emotions are way out of control.  I am calling Dr tomorrow to find another option"


"Helpful!"


Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

"I was positive for H Pylori. I was nervous to start this 14 day therapy of medicines, but I toughened up and went for it. I am on my second day of Prevpac. I have some symptoms. The first day I took it about 2 hours after I felt tried, along with the metallic taste in mouth. I ate right after I took it and drank plenty of water. The taste went away fairly quickly in morning however in the evening I got the same symptoms but the metallic taste was worse. I just kept drinking water. This morning I woke up with loose stools.  Also for some reason I have been having increased appetite. I guess its a good thing considering I haven't been eating. I am 27 year old. I will keep you updated."


"There's no generic for this medication and it is quite expensive, but definitely worth the money. My husband had a post-nasal drip cough that just wouldn't go away, and it kept both of us up at night. He took a teaspoon of this and we both slept through the night, he didn't cough once. Felt great in the morning too, no drowsiness. Great stuff."


"I had the Skyla put in four months ago. My OB said it went in perfectly shook my hand and left the room. The nurse who was in the room noticed all the color drained from my face. Immediately I felt nauseous, dizzy, and had to have the nurses walk me to the bathroom where I got diarrhea. I was so sick my mother had to come get me. The doctor asked me if I wanted him to take it out. At that point I didn't want him to touch me again. Getting home the cramping had me doubled over in pain. After a month my OB looked at it. Said it was fine. The cramping continued randomly. I had pain and pressure in my Vagina. After 4 months I got it taken out and immediately the cramping went away."


"I started taking Lutera in August of 2016. I am 19 years old. My periods have become so much less of a hassle! My previously debilitating back and stomach cramps have become significantly less painful. My flow is also much lighter and tapers off much quicker. My cycle is very regular now. As far as sex drive goes, I'm not sure what everyone is saying about loss, because if anything I've gained. I can't help myself (which obviously my boyfriend is totally okay with). I'm also not experiencing any problems with lack of natural lubrication. Though, both my sex drive and lubrication situation could be due to my age compared to other ladies on this page! I've also gained 0 lbs. while on Lutera!!"


"Only been on it for about a month but so far it's really helped. Had me on Paxil as well at first and I hated how I felt on that - lots of headaches and sweating. Doing much better on the Buspar alone."


"Lamictal has been a life saver for me. I gained 20 lbs on Abilify. I experienced horrible side effects from Geodon--I thought my legs would run away from me.  I cried all day on Wellbutrin.  Nothing seemed to work.  After slowly increasing the dosage on Lamictal, I started feeling better.  I got out of bed.  After about 2 months, I'm back to normal, no tears, sleeping only 8 or 9 hours instead of 12, going to yoga 5 times a week instead of watching Law and Order SVU reruns.  I'm back to "normal" whatever that means.  I am also on Topamax and Pristiq.  Great cocktail for me."


"I was prescribed amox/clav 875 for strep throat. After being on the medicine for 24hours my sore throat was completely gone. I felt so much better immediately, but of course finishing the course with strep is very important, so I continued. The first few days extreme fatigue, to the point of sleeping hours! Day 5 or so, I had night terrors for two nights in a row. The last couple days on it have been ok, still very fatigue and happy I'm done with the medicine. Point is, it is great for strep treatment in my experience but the side effects can be harsh!!"


"I really don't understand all the negative reviews for this medicine. I've been on it for three solid days now and have had absolutely no issues. I'm taking 500 mg, one pill twice a day. I've been taking it after lunch and dinner and haven't had any issues with diarrhea, nausea, or dizziness. As for people complaining about the taste of the pill, how are you even able to know what it tastes like? It should be in your mouth for less than a second, just swallow it down with a glass of water or some orange juice."


"I'm 20, and my anxiety is at an all time high. Racing thoughts, constant worry, can't drive on the highway, or drive at night because I'll have a panic attack. So I just had to go to the doctors to get back on citalopram. I was desperate, so they started me off on 20mg. I'm on my 2nd day of taking the drug, and it's terrible. I threw up this morning after a very restless and nauseated night of sleep. I read the side effects, and that was considered "medical help" kind of thing. So I called doctors office and they told me to cut it in half and let them know on Monday. Day 2: took half a pill and just don't feel myself.  Restless, nauseous, dry mouth, etc. I plan to keep going with this. Hopefully it outweighs the terrible anxiety. Advice?"


"Suffered heart attack 12 years ago, then 2 weeks ago suffered severe angina, got scared went to the ER, they ran tests and told me my arteries were severely clogged, need stents put in me, had the stents put in, they put me on Plavix told me I would be on it for life. Well it's been 3 weeks now on the Plavix, love it, so far no side effects."


"This medication has helped me a lot it keeps me calm and it's fast acting just take them as prescribed!"


"This stuff is like an OTC version of Benadryl (it's an anti-histamine).  It has been helping me ween off of the Klonopin I've been taking to help me sleep for the last 2 years.  This stuff takes almost an hour to kick in, but when it does, it almost always kills my anxiety at times when benzos didn't.  If you're gonna take it for sleep, take it at least an hour before you plan on going to bed and make sure you have 8 to 9 hours to sleep because it will knock you out.  Grogginess is it's biggest negative, along with tolerance building up fast, so I try to take every other day if I can, though it's non-addictive and safe to take regularly at least far safer than a benzo."


"I experience insomnia in that my mind often does not "turn off," I tend to keep thinking once I lay down in bed. Over the counter sleep aids have been ineffective and leave me drowsy the day after. Ambien turns off my mind and I sleep well. Sometimes I wake up in about 5 to 6 hours, if I need a bit more sleep then I take a half pill (5 mg) for the remaining two extra hours of sleep that I need to feel well rested. I have had no side effects."


"I first started taking Aviane in 2005 when Alesse was no longer offered. I loved it then and I love it now. I have no complaints about it. I recently started taking it again two months ago and it works the same. Little side effects. What I love best is I have not gained any weight as I have before on other pills. So before you listen to anyone else do your research and try it out for yourself. Hope this helps someone."


"Every two years I get Prostatitis, Bactrim works all the time"


"Okay, here is the thing with Klonopin. It's a drug that works perfectly. There is literally no way to be anxious on a high enough dose, and benzos will be your saving grace if you are suffering from several panic attacks a day or even if you're catatonic. It's also got a pretty good record for being safe, far as I know.

Here's the bad part. Any drug that works too well, that allows you to feel too good on it, runs a high risk of dependency. Not only that, withdrawal from this drug is miserable and painful if not done currently and under supervision. You'll be told this is "not abusable as Xanax" because Xanax is common among recreational drug users. That's a fallacy. Klonopin is very easy to double up on and abuse. Do not mix with alcohol."


"I've always been hesitant to use acne medication in the morning because I felt like it would do nothing for me. Also I have to wear makeup before I leave the house so the only thing I usually have underneath my foundation is a moisturizer. I've added Acanya to my regime for the past week or so and my face has improved almost instantly. My pores look smaller and I haven't gotten any new bumps and the ones I already have are going away. I say stick to this product even if you don't see improvements at first! Hopefully I'll see more improvements"


"My body was not taking in this drug. I've threw up multiple times and is making me so so so nauseas . So nauseas that I cant even get up from bed. It makes me feel so miserable !!!"


"After having unwanted side affects with two other statins, my PCP suggested trying Crestor.  This was about 6 years ago.  Since then, as he states it, I could be the poster boy for Crestor.  At only a 5mg/day dosage my cholesterol level has dropped from ~290 to consistently below 200 with no side affects.  My only concern is there is no generic alternative and it is VERY expensive when the insurance companies declare that it's not in their formulary of preventive medications.  I've been lucky that my PCP has been able to convince the ins co that I can't tolerate an alternative, so have not had to pay for the medication for the past several years (treated as preventative).  That's changing now that I'm retired and have to go to new insurance"


"I have been using phentermine since May 19 2009, weighing 265lbs and on June 28, 2009 I weighed 246lbs and counting. I am doing this with little to no exercise. I hope to lose a total of 100lbs."


"hmm .. definitely not getting pregnant if you are biting people's heads off when they ask you simple questions

nexplanon caused unusual side effects

loved it at first but then developed feminine dryness and even pain during vaginal insertion

i have been on nexplanon for just under a year

it releases on its own

it's not a "smart" drug that aligns with your body"


"I am a 26 yr old male and have been smoking for 10 yrs. I was up to smoking 1 1/2-2 packs a day. I finally got the urge to quit and asked my doctor about Chantix. I've been taking it about for a month now. All I can say is that it is truly a miracle pill. I was a bit optimistic at first as I have tried the gum and patch and that didn't work. In the beginning of taking Chantix I started noticing that my urges to smoke were steadily decreasing. By the end of week two I have not had one desire to smoke. I even tried smoking a cigarette in the end of week three and that did not go very well. It tasted absolutely disgusting. I immediately turned it out and haven't looked back. "


"I have used this drug for 20 yrs. Cannot take other Nsaids because they cause stomach pain. But for some reason ibuprofen I can take with no problem at all. And it works on all my joint pain."


"Pros: My breakouts are almost completely gone.  The breakouts I do get are usually because it's "that time of the month".  Pimples usually disappear after 1-3 days and are much smaller.  No more painful cystic acne.
Cons: The first month sucks.  Dry scaly skin (especially around the eyes).  Skin was red and blotchy and makeup just made it hurt worse. You just have to keep pushing through and accept your face will be ugly for 1-3 months.
Night routine: Wash face with plain water (cleansers just made my skin irritation worse) and a clean wash cloth. Apply a pea size amount to whole face (spread thin over everywhere but my cheeks since I didn't have acne there and they were just getting dried out). Make sure to moisturize & never skip a night."


"Xanax helps me cope with life. I live a pore life it gives me the nerve to do things I wouldn't do."


"Well the first 2 months on Microgestin Fe 1/20 my period didn't regulate until the third month. I started the 4th month pack & got my period a week before & it's a super light flow. I called my doctor & they prescribed me a higher dosage 1.5/30 and they said for sure my period should cut off & regulate. But I didn't have any side effects or weight gain or bad acne. I'm going to finish this first pack if I don't like it then I'll switch to Aviane."


"Travatan effective in controlling glaucoma.   Travantan no longer available.  Travatan-Z's additives were extremely uncomfortable.  Used Travatan from 2003 until around 2009-2010. "


"I'm a 66-yr old female who started phentermine in August.  I lost 12lbs the first month, 6lbs the next month, then 4lbs, and this month only 1lb! Just read all the blogs & I'm going to stop the medicine for 3-4 days then start again.  At my last Dr. visit he upped my dosage to 2 tabs/day.  According to the blogs, I'm taking the tab at the right times of the day and in the right way.  I have an extremely active job and am on my feet 5-1/2 hr non-stop 5 days/week; however, am getting ready to start traveling with my husband in our RV so plan to start exercising by joining Curves/walking.  I'm thrilled with the way my appetite has decreased, don't think so much about food, and only eat fruits and veggies with regular meal at night.  Constipation is awful."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Here is a outline of my experience using Suprep

- The day before using Suprep, I ate a little lighter than normal

- The day that on which I will take Suprep

   1. Clear liquid diet all day. Clear liquid can be water, dark cola, tea (no milk) , gatorade or jello (yellow or green ok)

   2. at 5pm, drank first dose of 6 oz suprep that was mixed with 4 oz of water. Within a hour, drank 32 oz of water. BM occurred with 30 mins and more BM's. BM were like pee'ing from the anus (this is what should happen)

   3. at 10:30 pm, drank second dose of 6 oz suprep mixed with 4 oz of water. Within a hour drank 32 oz of water. More BM's occurred until I went to sleep around 12 am. Few more BM's throught the night.

   4. Woke up around 5:30am , more BM"


"I have been on this birth control for 8 years and had no problems at all. It was great. I recently was put on a body acne medication that lowered the effectiveness of this brand so because of that reason I am switching to Zovia I hope it's as good."


"I have been on Lo for over 7 years now and love it!! I went thru 3 other BCs with horrid side effects and then found this! I have never experienced any negative side effects and have not had an unwanted pregnancy so I suggest it!"


"I have been using it for more than 10 years now. Began with 1mg and now on 12mg.  They are still working."


"For 3 years I aim taking this medicine and the results of the bone scan showed a worsening of the situation. I have problems with my stomac, so it's the best to look for an other solution."


"After working with a therapist for 4 months to overcome my panic disorder and obsessional thoughts, I realized I needed some extra help.  I began to take Zoloft, first at 25 mg to ease into the symptoms, and later increased to 50.  I began to notice relief from symptoms after about 2 weeks of taking the medication.  I still have bothersome thoughts that circle in and out through my mind during the day, but the nausea and the heart pounding that comes with the thoughts does not happen anymore. I am able to recognize my symptoms as those of panic disorder and can move forward feeling positive.  The only side effects I experienced were headache and nausea the first few days. I am going to continue therapy and hopefully one day overcome this."


"I had hep c for 27 yrs . Started harvoni june 3. It was for 8 weeks . Got my results of second blood draw today it is still non detectable.  Thank God and harvoni. I had no side effects. Those of you taking treatment hang in there it is worth it. Get my last blood draw in january"


"Citalopram changed my life. I started taking the drug 10 years ago, and I've been on 20-40mg on and off since then. I'm currently 24 years old, I started having intense panic attacks and anxiety when I was 14. Every other SSRI drug that I've tried has given me that zombie-feeling or bad headaches, but on Citalopram I feel like myself. I am currently taking 20mg. There have been times in my life where I've had to up the dose to 40mg, and times where I've weaned off the drug, but typically 20mg is where I need to be. I have no side effects on Citalopram, and if I do then I don't even notice them. I'm so thankful for this drug and the difference it has made in my life."


"Amazing worked within 3 weeks of taking it"


"This drug did what it was supposed to do in preventing an infection in a puncture wound in my foot.
However on the 9th day of taking this drug I had an allergic reaction. Dose was 300MG 4 x's per day for 10 days.
Hives broke out from my chest down to my upper thighs. My doctor told me to take Zyrtec or Claritin and should clear up the rash/hives in 2-3 days. "


"I have been using Drixoral since it was prescription only, it works. What do we do now?"


"Ongoing diarrhea"


"I have been on Linzess 290 for 5 months now. It is a miracle pill. I take it first thing when I get up in the morning and wait to eat until after I get to the office. It seems that as soon as food or drink goes in, yesterday's junk comes out. If you know you are not going to be near a restroom (i.e. going to the beach, park, etc.) then skip the pill that day. I'm sure that's not recommended but it gives you some control over your body at least. Everything goes back to normal when you take the pill again the next day."


"I was really excited about getting back on birth control, as I have had negative experiences with the pill. After less than 24 hours, I could tell a huge change in the way I felt, overall. I had a pounding headache, I felt like I had not slept in three days, and I wanted to eat everything in sight. I tried to stick it out, but after a week, I gave up and decided to take it out. All of the symptoms vanished within 2-3 days."


"Great medicine. NO side effects."


"I have had fatigue, headache, insomnia, and the nausea. It is still much better than the interferon, and riba  meds. My dr had hoped it would work, and am now hep c free. His words, the only thing I am trying to do is to keep your liver from having cancer. He prescribed 6 months of Harvoni. My liver is eat up with cirrhosis, and will always have trouble with that. That will never go away, but now I at least have a fighting chance of it not getting any worse."


"I was put on this after I had my 2nd son 3yrs ago and this pill started off great. The 1st 8 months were totally fine with this pill, it even stopped my periods which at 1st made me stressed but then I got used to it. As soon as the 8th months went by the bad side effects kicked in. I put on 20lbs, started breaking out, moods swings and PMDD were in full force. I started getting weekly migraines that literally made me bedridden. "


"I had no choice in trying Aleve pm for the 1st time last night. Horrible! And I was really praying n hoping for the best. At night its very difficult for me to get to sleep.  Advil PM had always worked great but the store around my way is out of stock. I had to purchase something to get me through the night and aleave pm was my only other choice.  Unfortunately, I woke up twice. I took 3 the First time,  then four more 5 hour's later.  Both times it took me about 3 hours to doze off.  I just went back to sleep at 2am and been up since 7am. I really wish I could return these pills.  They are horrible! Seriously"


"I have hurt with migraines since I was 3years old. I am now 46 and have been diagnosed with familial hemeplegic migraines! Most people suffer with this condition and don't even know it! DEMEROL seems to be the only thing that actually helps to ease my pain and allows me to function even though it does make me drowsy. But the migraine goes, no pain."


"Mid life generalized anxiety disorder. Prescribed Lexapro 5  weeks ago and it's finally working.
I feel normal for the 1st time in years. 4  weeks of anxiety and flat emotions. But the flat feeling is normal, not the excessive swings in feelings and mood that often cause great anxiety. Things don't bother me so much now, and the racing thoughts don't cause much problem. Just stop them or write them down and don't feel overwhelmed by things to do.
Lexapro is a real life saver, just wish I'd been able to try it several years ago, the BiPolar misdiagnosis really caused problems.
Anyone thinking about giving up this medicine during the 1st few weeks, stick it out, I did and it's a miracle!"


"Been taking viibryd for 2 years now.  Was only on 10mg first few weeks nausea and loose frequent stools each week thethe symptoms lessen and I could feel the benefits.  I was happy and relaxed, no decrease in sex drive and didn't have any of the side effects that I could notice (chronic back pain,  gi issues, and difficulty sleeping my whole life). My doctor gives me samples and coupons when he can but it is extremely expensive."


"I use Claritin D for my seasonal allergies. I started again this May, after taking it for a week I have noticed my heartbeats faster than normal (100's now from 60's) and my blood pressure went up from 110's systolic and 70's diastolic to 140's/90's with headaches. So, I was thinking what's going on with me, I started salad and no salt diet for a week now (lost 5 pounds and feels good), increased my cardio to 45-60mins 4 times a week, cut sodium intake but my Blood Pressure stays high. I started reading about Claritin D and BOOM. This is what is causing my blood pressure to rise up! Today, I stopped using it. Sticking to the plain Zyrtec."


"After being diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder, my doctor prescribed me Lexapro. I was very skeptical.  I finally took it after having a few days with me debating whether or not to take it. It made me feel a lot better. I'm only a few days into it but I can feel a difference. I'm a little dizzy and find myself yawning when I first take my dose of 10mg, but that usually goes away. I also had to use the restroom several times, but overall not a lot of side effects. I'm surprised and pleased so far and I'm sure I'll have to up my dose in a few months."


"I just started this birth control Feb.1,2017. I just got home from the hospital because I was diagnosed with PE in my lung. I'm not sure if this pill has anything to do with it but I have had nothing but issues with this pill"


"I really like Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I experienced minimal side effects and it has helped keep my skin clear! After the first pack I had hardly any acne. In terms of my sex drive it has stayed the same. I've always had a really high sex drive so I'm glad it didn't affect it! I really like this birth control pill and would recommend it to anyone who suffers from mild/moderate acne."


"It works.
I had unprotected sex.. No condom no birth control nothing at all (the guy said he would pull out).. And according to my period calendar I was suppose to ovulate in 3 days! I was incredibly worried because I am leaving for college in a month and having a baby right now  would ruin all my plans. I took plan b less than 12 hours later after having sex and I will say this it's worth all the side effects if it means not getting pregnant! I got my period a little over a week early (menstral changes are a side effect) Please do not worry I was on this website too looking at all the reviews getting anxious thinking that I would be the 5% the pill wouldn't work on but it does the best thing to do is relax and wait."


"It works very well for me. I was on methadone for 13 years and then went to Suboxone. It's so much better for my body than Methadone. "


"Firazyr stopped the swelling from HAE and also reduced the swelling within about 45 minutes.  The sooner you treat with Firazyr, at the onset of symptoms, the better the result."


"I have been on the pain patch, but it gave me such headaches. Been on hysingla for a few months at night I take it. I only sleep 4/5 hours a night. When it works it's amazing."


"This is my first month on Loestrin.  I was prescribed this medication for uterine fibroids and cysts. Before my bleeding was non stop for months. The first day I started this pill my bleeding stopped. I have had no spotting at all so far. I have however had terrible mood swings, anxiety and I feel like I may be depressed."


"I took this medication for three months, and it helped me so much. When I reordered it, I was told that since it was not a popular drug for M.S. they will no longer fill it for me or pay for it."


"I have been taking methotrexate for two weeks now. Before taking this, I had pain in my hips, knees, ankle and could not walk on the heel of one of my feet. The pain was really bad. I am now walking on my foot again with little pain and do not feel so fatigued and tired, I do feel tired and a bit dizzy for a few days after the medication but not too bad. I am only taking 3 a week at moment, and about to take four, then five and six. Hopefully I wont have to many side affects."


"This medicine is a waste of money. I pay $136.00 for 8 of these pills. I follow the directions, using them at bedtime. This is perfect since I don't generally get up during the night to use the bathroom. However, when I wake up in the morning the first thing I do is use the bathroom. Why is that ding dong pill in the toilet? I have tried pushing it further back into the vaginal and its still the same results. I am skeptical of meds that lie in place for hours on. It has not improved my condition at all but empty my purse. Not refilling the prescription. This morning I found after not seeing the pill when I first went to the bathroom, I thought well it is finally working. WRONG! 9:00 bathroom break, what do I see? That stupid pill."


"I didn't experience any side effects whatsoever. I've been on Aviane For 3 months now, the only thing I noticed is my breasts and back got a little bigger. My face got so much smoother after about 3 weeks. I Love Aviane."


"I had been on at least 5 different SSRIs with no good effect. Abilify with Lamictal made a huge difference."


"I felt better during the day after about a week, but the side effects have been unpleasant. Mainly the lack of sleep. Since the first day I started I couldn't get a good quality night sleep. Only 2 weeks in and I'm already feeling how I did before. Did the depression and anxiety go away? Yeah, for a short time. But it just gives me this fake happiness that I can't really describe.  Its like a lot of the sadness goes away, but so does many other good feelings. I may be because of the lack of sleep/appetite/sex drive, but all in all, hasn't really helped me."


"The medication didn't help me fall asleep, nor stay asleep longer than four hours...NOT worth the money!!"


"I had Implanon inserted in September of 2009.  So far, I have been very happy.  I had frequent periods (every 2-3 weeks for only a couple of days) for the first 3 months.  Since then I haven't had my period and not even symptoms of it.  That part has definitely been great.  I did feel it made me pretty moody for the first 2-3 months but has tapered off.  I haven't experienced any weight gain as some have reported.  I have a pretty high activity level (running about 20 miles per week) and have been eating as I normally do.  The most major side effect I have is a decrease in sex drive which is a pretty big downside but considering I haven't experienced other side effects I rate this form of birth control highly."


"I had a terrible reaction to Cymbalta called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.  Stiff muscles, couldn't stand let alone walk to the phone, couldn't feel my hands and feet, fever, blood pressure through the roof. After a family member found me on the floor drooling I was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.  I realize this is a rare side effect, but it does happen.  What's great for one person may not be great for the next."


"Started this birth control because I became sexually active and having bleeding irregularities. My gyno really pushed this for me because she says teens forget the pill and this is better for long term use since I am so young and don't want a kid any time soon. I agreed and understood that the first months would be very weird. I got it implanted April 2016. No symptoms for about two weeks, I have been bleeding now for 3 months. Less than a period (my periods were light and regular) but enough to wear panty liner everyday. I have lost 15 pounds and no mood swings, depression or increase in acne. Still in the beginning of process and am please but if bleeding does not stop within another month I am going back to see if the bleeding can stop."


"Today is day 84, my last day on Harvoni.  I had lab work done at 25 days, which came back detectable.  Then at day 74  labs again.  The last lab came back undetectable.  however my doctor wants me taking another 12 weeks due to having cryoglobulins.  the only side effect I've felt was being more tired than i already was.  basically no side effects."


"medication did not stop muscle spasms"


"This is my third time using the depo, in between children. After reading comments I thought I'd share. When  I have my first shot I bleed continuously with cramps and I suffer migraines for a couple of months but then after the second or third it stops altogether with occasional spotting. Now for me whose normal periods are extremely heavy for four days, with cramps, back ache and migraines lasting longer I know it's worth the two months of a normal bleed for however long I'm on the depo for with just spotting.

It's just a matter of waiting it out for the effects to start. I haven't had a migraine in over a month, I've spotted once, I've had no cramps for two. This time round I'm just coming up to my fourth shot"


"I started contrave on 12/6/15 @ 191.2lbs as of today 12/4/15 i have lost 10.2 lbs, Im going to the Dr. today to get my refill.all the side effects went away after week 1"


"Doctor gave me Celebrex.I've been taking it for a week.  It does nothing for my hip pain (bone on bone arthritis). I'm going off it and back on Advil."


"I am a female taking spiromolactone. This medicine is awesome for women. MEN SHOULD NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION as it lowers their testosterone levels.  I take it to regulate the androgen side effects of my testosterone shots. It is awesome for women and just as awful for men. Do your research men."


"In my experience this drug made 0 impact at improving the herpes.  Additionally it causes non stop panic attacks and real negative feelings  I would not recommend this medication to anyone."


"I have been on this for one month. I have progressed up in dosage very quickly due to my lack of control over my depression. I started at 30 mg per day and since my doctor participates in clinical trials, he's aware of how far he can progress with this medication. I am now on 120mg per day, just after a month. It's given me more energy, less appetite, no weight gain. I feel like I can live my life and cope. I temporarily taking it with Klonopin, but hope to be just on Cymbalta soon."


"Although this product does work in preventing pregnancy, I have had a few issues with it. I have significantly gained weight in a short period of time (about 10lbs) and my sex drive is slim to none. My cramps are worse than they were when I was not on birth control. If I took the pill an hour or two later than normal I would spot and I was spotting all month long because of this. I also believe my hair is thinning.

You have to consider my age, I am 21. At this time as a woman my body is changing (metabolism, hormones). My timeline may be a cause to these problems. I have been taking this birth control since I was 15. As of a year ago I have been having the issues with sex drive and weight gain."


"I have been using Geodon for three and a half years.  It has been a very good medication for my mental health symptoms, and for that I am grateful.  I do have some side-effect issues, however.  I get something akin to restless leg syndrome that is especially bad at night when I am lying down, trying to fall asleep.  I have taken Mirapex for this and also Cogentin.  Both clear up 90% of my discomfort and the last ten percent is tolerable.  I have some facial contortions sometimes, like a feeling that I have to make a strange face to relieve tension in my facial muscles, but that is mostly tolerable also.  I do know that withdrawal from Geodon can be extremely uncomfortable so don't stop suddenly.  Never let yourself run out of medicine."


"I started taking this after I had a child at age 17, and first, the side effects were minimum for me but I got a lot of weird bumps all over my hands that looked like warts, and the doctor said that I either had to wait them out or stop the pill. After 3 months they finally went away.

  I took this for about a year. My husband and I have tried for the last 20 months to get pregnant, and it turns out now I'm all of a sudden infertile. I've already had one baby, so this was linked to Necon 1/35."


"I actually started Contrave on November 21, 2015 and lost a couple of pounds but gained back Christmas.  It took until Jan. 2 to work up to the full dose; then I really started to lose. Since Jan. 2 (today is Jan. 30)  I have lost a total of 18 pounds with Contrave, the Scale-Down program (weighing daily), low carb diet and 23 minutes on the  elliptical almost every day.   About mid-Jan I hit a plateau and hovered around the same weight for two weeks.   I start losing again by cutting back food portions and cutting some fat out of the Atkins approach.  I also doubled my elliptical workout to 46 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.  That got the weight loss going again.  I haven't had this kind of success since the old diet pill days."


"This is a wonderful medicine for anxiety it works within 20 mins and lasts for a long time because of its long half life. However if you are suffering from depression, especially clinical depression I would not recommend taking this. It will worsen your depression symptoms if taken too often. If you started an SSRI antidepressant it can be used early on to help with some side effects like increased anxiety in the first few weeks on the medication."


"I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in February of this Year. I have been on Janumet 50/500 and it has saved my life

if I was to rate it I will give it a 10 ."


"This relieved my nausea fairly quickly and allowed me to sleep off the bug.  Only downside is it made me dizzy."


"I've been on Linzess for a week. What a difference a week makes. Someone else said Zelnorm was the only thing that worked, for me also until now. I am so excited to actually feel like a NORMAL PERSON. Fingers crossed I am taking the low dose. My doctor gave me the higher dose and told me to try both. So far I haven't needed the higher dose. It took like 4 years or more to come up with another medicine to replace Zelnorm...so far this one is far better for me."


"Am on Benicar 40mg once a day. It works pretty good, although doctor had to add 25mg HCTZ to get my blood pressure to 120/70. Causes minimal dizziness, not aware of any other side effects. Prior medicines included lisinopril which worked better but caused me to cough all the time, and Toprol XL. One thing about Benicar - it sped up my heart rate by about 20 beats, which my doctor said was OK."


"On week 5 of 6 with application 5 times per week. Coverage area runs from cheek to cheek and the entire nose. The area did burn initially but that has stopped.  Dizziness and flu like synptoms persisted.My face looks terrible but my MD did say it would get worse before getting better.  The area is severely scabbed, crusted, red, irritated and looks like a giant size deep scab.  The size of the area is increasing and that is a huge concern.Today my eye lids are swollen and bags of fluid appeared under the eyes.  After 5 of 6 weeks treatment had to discontinue use.  Will see what my options are next week at my MD appointment. Sad to have gotten this far with seemingly little benefit."


"12 weeks in. 1.5 dose. Severe cramping of legs and abdominal area. Not digestive. Flank muscles under ribs bilaterally. This drug dose was suspect but I take lots of things. I took it 2 days late and found myself coming under control without cramps. Injected it at 10 pm last night. Up at 4 am next morning with such severe cramps that I fell down."


"Painful, expensive and useless treatment. I have extensive dupuytrens. No follow up whatsoever. Immediate results seemed hopeful, but regressed almost immediately despite pt and stretching regimen. No difference whatsoever from pre treatment condition after 6 months."


"I am a 6ft guy weighed in at 214lbs with hypertension.  If I didn't lose weight I was in need of a new blood pressure medicine and possibly cholesterol meds.  I have taken Qsymia 1 month and lost 14 lb with no side effects.  Thumbs up to Qsymia!"


"When first taking this medication, I threw up the first few days of taking it. Through the months I have experienced excruciating pain 2-6 hours after taking it. I normally take it around 11 or 12, right before bed. so between 1 and 6 in the morning, I am waken up by the pain. It's an aching pain with nausea. it is about once or twice a month, but when it occurs, it is unbearable! It lasts for about an hour or until I can fall asleep in the fetal position (the only thing that lessens the pain.) I am not allergic to anything nor sensitive to foods, so I am sure it is not related to consumed foods. It does have some positives. I  ALWAYS receive my period on the same day and am not pregnant. So it does what it was intended for!"


"After serveral failed attemps of using SSRI's to help with my panic attacks, my Dr perscribed me 0.5mg of Ativan to use when needed to "break the cycle" of panic. Along with everyone else, I'm telling you to use with caution if you are taking Ativan, because it is very addicting. I'm 21 yr old female who has suffered from panic attacks since I was 15. Ativan is a great safety net when needed, no side effects except some small cloudiness. Use with caution and be knowledgeable. Learn what panic is, what sets you off, and how to use coping mechanisms before using medication. And always do research on what medications you are being prescribed and be the judge if this medicine, in the long term, will benefit you. Knowledge is the key to beating panic."


"I took Cartia XT 120 mg once a day for thousands of PACs and PSVT. Cartia is mild, with few side effects, but good results.

I took (Teva brand) Diltiazem EX 120 mg and had problems. I found out when I took leftover Cartia's that the problem is the Teva brand doesn't work as well for me."


"Abreva helps with the pain and itching that cold sores can cause.  But that's it.  The herpes virus is internal.  It sheds during times of stress or sickness.  No topical medication is going to stop the herpes virus from running its course internally.  Only oral medications taken by mouth can shorten the cycle of the herpes virus when it sheds.  Personally, I take Acyclovir, prescribed by my dermatologist, upon feeling the first tingle of a herpes cold sore.  I have found that It cuts the cycle in half.  Other people prefer Valtrex.  If you want real results during a herpes outbreak, you need an oral medication.  Keep it handy in your prescription cabinet.  Not a topical cream.  Herpes is an internal virus. Talk to your doctor."


"I have been on this for about 8 yrs. It is the only thing that made me feel normal with out being loopy or "high". My only thing is that I am needing to either increase it or add something. Open to suggestions."


"Love this stuff! Nothing else has helped my acne in 8 years until I tried Epiduo. At first it did make my face sensitive to make up and moisturizers but give it a couple weeks because these symptoms have disappeared. Definitely worth trying!"


"This has been the worst experience of my life. Two shots of Prolia and nothing but constant pain. Every bone in my body hurts, literally. I feel just awful all day long. Tired, washed out, constant pain that has been, at times, debilitating. Had to use crutches for two days when I developed severe hip pain and again when I developed sever knee pain. I am eating ibuprofen like it was a bag of M & M's. My cholesterol went high and I have never had a problem with cholesterol in my life (found out that it was yet another side effect). I have been to the ER twice and the walk-in clinic three times since starting Porlia. Two shots and I am done with it, no more."


"I took Plan B an hour after having sex. I was so worried cause they say it doesn't work for over weight people but it does. I'm 190lbs and it worked for me. I got my period two weeks later after taking it. Thank God!"


"I was never able to sleep through the night until my doctor prescribed Ambien."


"The only good things about this pill is the comfort of knowing I likely won't get pregnant and that my boyfriend doesn't need a condom but that's about it. I've had a migraine every day since I've started taking it and the nausea is getting unbearable! The only reason I haven't stopped taking it is because I've heard almost all birthcontrol pills cause these side effects."


"Started this medication 10 days ago. I have been taking two standardized cranberry pills a day since I started Farxiga. "Knock on Wood" I don't have a yeast infection. I do have some itching on my hip area and upper back area since taking this medication. Not sure what that is about. I am thirsty often, but I have been trying to drink a lot of water. Hoping his medication works well for me. I just came off Bydureon and it helped me to lose 25 lbs. Hoping for a miracle weight loss from this medication. :)"


"This named drug is prescribed normally in Spain and France usually packeted as         Carduran  I have used it for ten years but can not get it in Australia it was very effective at reducing levels of PSA...."


"I've never had any problems with the length or intensity of my period but on this pill I felt sick all the time, dizzy, anxious, moody and tired.  My skin broke out and I had hot flushes.  Every 3 days I had cramps and my breasts were tender.  I've been running 4-8 miles a day and still gained weight.  This pill made me feel like I was pregnant all over again.  Not a good choice of pill for me!"


"I am SO happy I went through with getting Kyleena even after reading all of the "horror stories" of the insertion process. Boy did those reviews get me worked up!  Literally, my doctor asked me what classes I was taking and BOOM it was done. I didn't even know she inserted it! All I felt was pressure, not pain. However, before the IUD, I was the girl who never experienced cramping at all. The ONLY down fall I have experienced after having an IUD for 6+ months is the cramping. It's very intense and painful, nothing I ever had gone through before. I always know when my period is coming because I have a day of serious cramping before it starts. I still have a period for now, but I don't regret it one bit. Better than taking a pill every day!"


"I was on this for 7 weeks before stopping to try to conceive. It was wonderful in that it finally took away the pelvic pain I continued to have on other pills. I had a light period within three days of stopping it. I've had two full cycles since, and they've both been shorter than usual, with a short (8-10 days) luteal phase. I'm hoping this sorts itself out soon. Unfortunately I don't see myself taking this again, because it made my migraines much more frequent, and gave me fairly bad heart palpitations. A less troubling complaint was increased acne."


"I found out about the bar last year in October, I was on the pill, I went on the bar because it was an easier option not needing to remember to take a pill every morning, the first 2 weeks of the bar was great!! I started lossing weight just like that after that two weeks I began a period that took forever to go away around 1 month. I started getting headaches and very emotional. But other than that it fine! The great thing about it was I lost 7 kgs and got eat whatever I wanted and still didn't gain weight"


"I have been using Humira to treat my psoriatic arthritis for 12 years along with Methotrexate (currently 43 yrs old). My psoriasis (and arthritis) went away after 3 months of using them and I've never had any side effects. My doc asked me to stop using Humira to see if it was still necessary and now after 3 months my psoriasis is back. Going back to the doctors to get his approval to go back on it. It has worked perfectly for me, you just have to deal with the pain of the monthly injection, also it is very expensive if you don't have insurance."


"I started taking implanon   after I went off  depo shot . I had no period on depo. After a year on implanon . I got my period back not bad loved it for awhile . the 2nd one was different irregular bleeding. I have a period 2 or 3x a month. worst side affects are the periods not know when  they will come and when they will go away. breast pain and tenderness , painful periods at times. I'M debating what to do next. I don't really want another implant. But, I don't want a baby either . my dr. said to try mirena but, I'm acared to try it. I'm undecided what to do next. Maybe I should just go off of BC and use condoms . IDK"


"Lost 50lbs in 3 months."


"This medicine is by no means for the faint hearted.  If you are prepared to experience severe cramping,  extreme thirst and a general feeling of lethargy then go ahead.  Be warned it takes a while to kick in,  A good few hours,  it will disturb your sleep and your appetite and the results may not be as good as you hope for after a great deal of cramping."


"I've  been on Zoloft for about month now,  I was suffering from Depression for a few yrs now. I'm 30yrs. About 4 months ago I became severely depressed and suicidal. I finally went to the Doctor to start something. My depression was horrible. The first week I began taking this my suicide thoughts stopped. I still had a hard time getting out of bed but I wasn't feeling this horrible despair, I was just depressed and continued for the next weeks. I knew I felt a little better. About 2 days ago I started feeling better, I was able to get out of bed easier, and stay out, I do have trouble sleeping. But I feel okay. This medicine has saved me."


"I am a Type 1 diabetic with a chronic leg ulcer. Prescribed 600mg clindamycin 2x daily. Now I figured out the heartburn after reading this. The leg wound isn't healing yet, am in day 6 of treatment out of 20 days. Pray this works."


"This is my first line of defense when my allergy induced asthma is out of control. Rescue inhalers have not worked for me; I cannot pull the medicine into my lungs when I am constricted. By day 2 of the dosepak, I have significant relief and can usually go off of routine nebulized bronchodilators within 6 days. Unfortunately, my doctors do not like to prescribe steroids 3-4 times/year as needed even though I have shown them it works for me."


"Really helps ease the breakthrough pain. I was afraid when I first started it that it wouldn't help much at all, but in truth it works better than anything else that I have been prescribed. I have had one surgery for three herniated discs of my cervical spine and now have two more that need surgery at waist level. I have been suffering, only existing. Not living for more than ten years. Dilaudid gave me back some of my life and it doesn't make me nauseous like many of the other medications that I have been on. Even though it doesn't take away all of the pain it does make it much more tolerable. Morphine made me sick and I was severely hyper sensitive to it.  I am thankful for the relief Dilaudid has given me."


"I recently started taking this pill to regulate my period and I feel wonderful. I'm not as moody, irritated and easily annoyed as I was before. I never had a lot of pimples but my face has cleared up and haven't lost or gained weight. For me I would have to say the only bad part is that I get cramping. But it doesn't bother me since I take it right before going to bed. The best part is that my insurance covers it."


"I love it!  Makes me feel human again.  My only side effect is sleepiness."


"I have bipolar 1 and started this medication to help with breakthrough symptoms while on a mood stabilizer.  Within the first few hours I knew this wasn't the right medication for me.  I was so anxious inside, I felt as if my blood was crawling around beneath my skin. After two days of taking it I knew that if I stayed on it, I would be at risk of suicide to stop that horrible feeling.  Taking it made me stay awake for two days, fretting with anxiety.  I spoke to my doctor the first chance I got and she immediately took me off of it.  I'm on other medications now and very stable for years."


"I have officially been on Victoza for more than a year...I currently take highest dose of 1.8. along with Metformin daily. My A1C is finally normal @ 5.0 - my sugars never higher than 7.0 (even after meals) - I've yet to ever experience a episode of hypoglycemia.

After a year there is 45 lbs less of me :) and my desire to be active/healthy again has returned.

I will encourage those that Victoza alone is not solely the answer.....I have family members who also went on Victoza, did not follow diet/exercise and or portion control and the drug only made them feel worse and had no effects. I personally found Victoza a great tool in combo with portion/diet/exercise to truly be the answer I'd been waiting for! Worth a try if you are serious..."


"This medication worked where others failed."


"I have been sick since the first night, extreme abdominal pain, nausea, spotting, dizziness and headaches. I haven't had any real mood changes save for being overly sensitive and crying at the drop of a hat. Terrible, find another brand."


"Remicade is a very good medicine for those people who

suffer from PsA."


"I got terrible pain AND diarrhea after taking this medicine. I took similar product in the past AND this one is Indeed the worst one.  "


"Been one week and down 7lbs... I have a slight headache but not sure if it is because my desire for diet coke (reducing caffeine intake) and food has reduced greatly!  Headaches relieved by ibuprofen. Sometimes I look at the clock and its 1-2 hours after normal meal time!  I used to be the first (or second) person at our work cafe for every meal!  I will repost after a month.   Love the results so far.  I have willpower and not so food obsessed!"


"I've been taking Humiria for 2 months and for me it's a miracle drug."


"I have been on Mirena for about 18 months now. At first I experienced cramping and bleeding for about 3 months, then it regulated and I haven't had a period for over a year now. That part I love! However, about 6 months after insertion, I began experiencing major anxiety issues, panic attacks, etc. I've never had anxiety issues before so I was confused. Until recently, I hadn't put my anxiety and Mirena together, but after reading so many reviews about anxiety problems with Mirena, I'm some-what forced to consider the removal of Mirena. There are no other logical explanations other than the hormone release that is causing my anxiety, which has become extremely difficult to deal with on a daily basis."


"For posterity, I'm currently also taking Wellbutrin, Trazodone, and I'll be starting Vyvanse soon. Past SSRI's include Prozac and Zoloft; Prozac worked great but then pooped out and Zoloft didn't do much of anything. My depression and anxiety have easily tripled over the past couple due to being sexually assaulted and the deaths of two very close friends. As a result, I get agitated extremely easily at work and feel extremely low and hopeless at home. I'm currently taking 20 mg Lexapro and I believe I just felt it kick in? It's like a warm hug for the brain. I'm not feeling irritable, I'm fairly relaxed, and I'm excited for the rest of my day. I feel like it's only going to get better from here."


"I have just been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in November 2016 at the age of 20 years old.
I've begun the humira injection 40 milligrams April 2017 and still currently using.
Just the last couple of weeks my pain has dramatically gotten worse I'm a lot more pain in my hips and legs and in my back, I've also just been diagnosed with bursitis in both my shoulders.
Out-of-the-blue pain in my hips my knees my legs back, I've spoken to my GP and all I can do is wait until October to see my rheumatologist as he doesn't want to change my medications.
With the Hamira I still felt the same but only my pain cramps has stopped, pain is still their too."


"I am glad to see that so many people had a positive experience with Xolair on this review page, I hope these reviews are real.  I was fine on Xolair for about a year, although I will say I did not notice too much difference.  In fairness, my asthma was relatively under control at the time with a daily steroid (Symbicort).  One day after a shot, I experienced what can only be described as the most ridiculous sounding symptom on the Xolair box, feelings of impending doom.  This was 3 years ago and I have suffered from severe anxiety ever since.  My life, including my marriage, has been drastically affected by Xolair.  PLEASE use caution before taking this and more importantly before letting your children take it."


"Spironolactone changed my life. I was 32 and had been battling cystic acne since 19, been through 3 dermatologists and every acne product on the market and had completely given up. I was at my annual gyno appointment when, out of the blue, she looked at me and asked me how I felt about my face. I immediately started to cry and told her how helpless and ugly I felt. Knowing that I was not interested in having kids, she put me on Spironolactone. It took a few months but once it kicked in, it was like someone had given me new skin. I am now 37, still taking 100mg of Spiro per day and my face has never looked better. It's soft and smooth and the redness is gone. It gave me my self esteem back. I only wish I could have found out about it sooner!"


"I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 16, started 6 month (6 injection) Lupron therapy at 17 and felt amazing. Yes, I gained weight and got the hot flashes, depression and swelling legs and feet, but it was all worth making the pain go away. Fast forward 5 years, and endometriosis is back with a vengeance plus I had a golf-ball sized cyst on my ovary. So I had the lap to have the endo burned out and the cyst removed, and of course the next step was up to me and I begged for Lupron! Sadly, I've been let down the second time around. Symptoms are all the same but now the pain is still persistent, even in my 6th month. Major sad face about that."


"First 2 months of taking it I didn't stop bleeding, gained 10 lb (been 125 lbs for the past 10 years) got zits! (Maybe had 5 zits in my whole life) then started this pill and I'm a bloated, bloody, zitty beast! I through the pills in the trash today. Enough is enough! Horrible medication"


"So i had unprotected sex on May 24 and the condom broke so i was freaked out because the next day was memorial day and the pharmacy was closed so i had to wait. I was fertile. And so i waited another day to take the pill i took it probably 34 ish hours after the accident and i got sick to my stomach (which is a side effect) and really tired. Its been about two weeks since i took it and i was suppise to recieve my period yesterday (June 8) but never came and so i just didnt think anything of it and i got terrible cramps and back pain. Agai. I just thought it was a sign or my period but i told my mom and she got me a test i took two both positive so the pill didn' t wrk for me but i think i took it to late because i was fertile."


"Weakness and muscle aches"


"I wanted to share my experience because when I first started taking Lexapro I read these boards daily searching for hope. I have always had anxiety but it was not until this summer that I started experiencing physical symptoms, I was constantly nauseous, often felt dizzy, and my heart would flutter in my chest non stop. I thought I was losing my mind and going crazy.  This led to depression and a feeling of hopelessness. I went to the doctor and had every test in the book done and nothing was wrong. I was then prescribed Lexapro and the first couple weeks were rough.I started on 5mgs for two weeks and during that time I was also taking .25 Xanax a day while I got used to the Lexapro.I am now two months into 10 mg and have never felt better!"


"This is a wonder drug for my Depression. However, the only drawback is to me it is physically addicting."


"I'm 29 & I was originally on Gildess & I loved it! Suddenly my pharmacy gave me this new pill. Bleh. They told me it was exactly the same but something wasn't right. For some reason Microgestin gave me insane headaches. At first I was like, ok. 1 or 2 headaches every other week is fine. But then it went to 3x a week, then 4x a week! Suddenly I had a throbbing headache that was literally with me for 2 weeks! I thought maybe at first it was my  ventriculoperitoneal (vp) brain shunt malfunctioning but I got it checked & it was fine! Then I did some research & found that this bc can cause crazy amounts of headaches. I am so so done with this bc. It's now been a 1.5 weeks since I've been off it & guess what, no headache! Getting an IUD On my next cycle."


"Well 8 months later still on metformin I've lost a total of 20pds and for the first time I received my period on its own I'm currently not taking any birth control pills I'm so happy so maybe I'll be reporting a baby next time I've gotta my a1c down to 5.9 I'm taking 2000ml of metformin"


"Quickly calmed me down and got rid of nausea caused by anxiety but the sleepiness it caused me to experience made me very stressed out about being unable to do what I needed to get done."


"Aczone is the best acne product to ever happen to me! I'm 23 and have tried nearly everything from Accutane, oral acne medications, creams, cleansers, masques, etc. for the first time in nearly ten years I have clear skin! The difference is Aczone. I use it in the morning under makeup or without and it controls the oil and reduces inflammation. It drys out my skin but doesn't flake or peel."


"This medicine kept me up all night for two weeks because I was nauseous and vomiting. It gave me terrible cystic acne on my chin and jaw and made me extremely moody. I never even got to see what effects it had on my period but it wasn't worth it. I quit after two weeks because I was tired of how damaging it was. Would not recommend for anybody."


"My son is getting ready to turn 7. He has been on Metadate CD for 2 years. We first started him out on the 10mg but after six months we had to go up to 20mg. Before he started the Metadate the teacher would have to chase him around the room and keep him from doing flips during circle time. The school even suggested that I pull him out for an extra year since he was a July birthday. I took my son to the doctor and told them what the school wanted to do she tested him and then started him on the Metadate. I could tell a difference on the first pill. He has made straight A's every since. Now that he can focus and sit still he is the first one done with his work and the teachers have decided to test him for the Gifted program."


"Paxil may have some minor side effects but it has helped me a great deal. I do fidgit my hands and feet a bit but have no real side effects as long as I take it responsibly. When I first began, I could miss a few doses without problems but now it only takes one missed dose for me to feel it. And if you try to quit cold turkey it will have some serious side effects. Overall, I couldn't imagine living without it now that I've found relief from my anxiety."


"All I've got to say is that my hoo ha is on FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"


"This medication gave me my life back. It truly does help with panic attacks."


"Hilarious! It kept me AWAKE ALL Night. IT had no affect on me at all."


"I've been on Apri for about a year now I had to start taking it at night because it made me feel very sick. I still feel sick in the morning and can't eat when I first wake up for the 1st week then that goes away. I do believe it decreased my sex drive because it has changed since I started taking this pill. The only plus to this pill is that I've had short periods that are very light and I know the day it will start and end. I just asked for a new birth control to try and I'll see how that goes! If it doesn't go well ill probably be returning to Apri."


"Taking Arimidex for just short of four years. Horrible bone and joint pain. Pain meds leave me unable to function. Insomnia, shortness of breath, chest pains. Thousands of dollars on tests that show nothing. Treated like a nut case. Oncologist finally said stop taking it, but gave me nothing for pain. Trip to ER , prescribed oxycodone which works, but knocks me out and grog continues for two days after taking it! Oncologist says recurrence is 8% without Arimidex, 5% with it. I will not continue this torture for a mere 3%! This is no way to live."


"My doctor prescribed this instead of the Flonase I've taken for a month. I have severely swollen sinuses, history of sinus surgeries. After a few days of use the headache has gotten so bad I have to stop use. I've had more bad side effects than benefits, including painful sinuses and dry nose. I'm better off without it."