"My experience on the pill is going okay I'm on my 3rd pack no bleeding, just spotted for a hour I get cramps when it's time for my period to come I notice I became more emotional lately I fee like crying a lot, when someone tells me something I get really sensitive, my boobs get sore and they have gone up in  cup size, I get acne  when it's time for my period but that's it, my hunger has been the same, when it's that time I crave fried foods. I like the pill just wish I wasn't so emotional,  my sex drive it's awesome. Hopefully I will get my a irregular period."


"Just had the IUD put in this morning. I didn't really feel pain more intense pressure like someone put something really heavy on my stomach, I thought I might throw up  but ended up being fine. I didn't have any medication beforehand besides the numbing lidocaine. It was pretty uncomfortable when she had to measure my uterus but I didn't even feel her put in the IUD. All in all I would say it was maybe a 6/10 for 2 mins. Walking afterwards definitely helped relieve some of the pressure/discomfort. I would describe it as having medium period cramps. I went right back to work and took an extra strength Motrin and feel totally fine."


"I have lost 6.3 lbs in 3 days. Yay."


"I've experienced major depression along with high anxiety. Lexapro has been FANTASTIC for me in helping to get rid of my depression AND helping my anxiety significantly. I've tried Prozac, and compared to the two Lexapro has given me much less side effects, has not interacted with other drugs I take, works faster, and has given me my life back. Overall, I think anyone who is suffering with depression, but also has high anxiety can definitely benefit from this drug. It's been great for me and I think it's worth a shot for anyone who isn't having much luck with other SSRIs."


"I have had the Implanon since December 21, 2009. I am overall satisfied with it except I have had lots of bleeding. I started bleeding from the first day I got it for 5 weeks then had one normal period a month later,  and now I am going on my 5th straight week of bleeding again and had to be put on estrogen to help stop the bleeding.  You wouldn't think I sound very satisfied but I haven't had any hormonal, weight or sex drive problems which is my problem with all the other types of birth control.  This is a side effect that they warn you about when you get it, but your body should adjust within the first year so I am waiting it out with my fingers crossed! Recommended but be prepared for the possible side effects."


"I took a single dose Diflucan a few days ago after developing an agonizing yeast infection, thanks to round of antibiotics, compiled with an allergic reaction to a product I had used called Yeastaway (never again!). Once the Diflucan kicked in- boy, did it work- it was like night and day. By the hour, the swelling, itching, and discharge was going down. I went from pure itching hell (tearing apart the freezer looking for something to ease the agony) the night before to a calm, restful night the following day. I've never noticed any negative physical side effects.

My only frustration was that this took 2.5 solid days to start working... topical creams made me itch more, and I started to wonder if the Diflucan would ever work at all."


"Wow, Chantix might have saved my life. I have been on Chantix for 14 days and have been completely smoke free for 5 full days. This is after smoking for nearly 15 years (I am 31) and smoking nearly 3 packs a day the last few years. What amazes me the most is how easy it was to quit once I decided it was my time. The ONLY major side effect from Chantix that I have had are vivid dreams. They do not occur every night, but when they occur they can be rather disturbing. If I don't eat before taking Chantix, I get a little nauseous but it doesn't last that long and is completely tolerable! Regardless, it would take a lot more than vivid dreams and minor nausea to make me stop taking Chantix, since it has pretty much given me my life back!"


"Drysol is one of those rare cases where the product works exactly as advertised. The first day I used it, I already saw a dramatic difference in my sweating. And I am not talking just a little bit less sweat, I am talking literally none. Application is as simple as putting it on before you go to bed (a few dabs on each armpit) and then showering in the morning.

Now, there are two small flaws to this product:

1. As some others had mentioned, Drysol can be a little irritating to the skin. The applied area might sting a little or be itchy, but it's nothing terrible.

2. Because Drysol is essentially closing the pores in your armpits to achieve results, this does lead to more sweating in some areas, if you have heavy forehead/back sweat."


"I have been taking 10 mg per night for 29 years. It relaxes me so I can sleep for 4-5 hrs tops."


"Saved my life!!!"


"I got the implant in November. Bleeding was expected. I'ts now June and I am ALWAYS bleeding. I've been sticking it out for 8 months now hoping my body will cope with the new medicine. Looks like its not happening. I just got done bleeding for almost a week 3 days ago, went to the bathroom because of cramps and of course there was blood.
As far as it actually protecting against pregnancy I wouldn't know because my significant other passed away a few months after a minor procedure. This thing sucks. I would never recommend it to anyone."


"I've been on it for almost 2 weeks now. So far it seems to be okay. However it has already decreased my sex life, significantly, in 2 weeks. "


"I took this 2 hours ago and I feel like this is double suicide!!! It burns so much and is so itchy! This pain is worse then going into labour! I hope whoever invented this, rots in hell and gets a giant satan fork shoved in the ass! I took a shower and wiped so many times but didn't help! I also took a shower and that didn't help ether! I'm going to take 100 cubes of ice in a zip lock bag and try to relax! I recommend eating lots yogurt! This thing is horrible!"


"nothing you can lose at all with this pills  - only your money ,even with very strict diet"


Osteolytic Bone Lesions of Multiple Myeloma

"My mother was on this IV treatment for about 3yrs  when she was first diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. The only side effect at the time was nausea. 3yrs later she is now experiencing Osteonecrosis of the jaw due to this treatment. I guess my view on it is the treatment is it helped at the time to prevent any more lesions but now the bone in her jaw is dying and causing lots of pain. She just had surgery on her jaw to remove the dead bone and hopefully heal."


"I took Celexa for 2 weeks and quit because the side effects are INSANE. I rolled for the first 3 days. I felt AMAZING... waves of euphoria, pretty dancing rainbows, everything sensory felt incredible BUT I had no emotion or empathy and only cared about feeling good and stopped caring about people in my life or work. Had no regard for consequences, yelled at people who "ruined my vibe", refused to help people at work. Day 3 I jumped from 6 cigarettes a day to a pack and a half because it felt so good to smoke. Treated my husband as a personal servant only there to make me feel good and yelled at him if I was slightly bothered. No anxiety at all, but turned me into a hedonistic jerk who cared about nothing but immediate sensory gratification."


"Started taking Felbatol in October 1995. Until then had been on several medications, nothing would stop my seizures, not even a combinations of medicines. By April 1996 I was almost seizure free. For over 17 yrs I have been seizure free. No one, unless they have experienced this, can imagine the change in all of our lives."


"I started contrave on Feb 2 2017, since then I am down 14lbs. I only eat when I am hungry and I stopped craving foods. The only side effected I experience was crazy dreams. I stopped smoking 2 years ago and gained all my weight, not only am I losing weight, it stopped cigarette cravings. It has made me more alert of my surroundings plus making healthy decisions. I'm now taking 4 pills a day and I love it. If you have struggled to lose weight I highly suggest that you give this a chance."


"Absolutely the best method to stop, I have stopped smoking with Champix 4 months ago and I am happy chappy chips :D"


"Excellent - comfortable to use, soothing on use of product, unlike others, as the foam soften and lubricates the insertion, my problems were healed much more quickly using this treatment than any other. If you suffer you know what agony it can be yet this treatment has worked wonders."


"I've tried, quite literally, every medication there is for panic disorder and Klonopin is the only one that works for me.  After being confined to just two rooms in my house for a year (yes... I was scared to go into the other rooms), I'm now able to go outside and even drive up to twenty miles from my house without a "support person" (three years later).  My first panic attack was while driving and I totaled a car, so this has been a MAJOR improvement for me. I am prescribed 2mgs three times daily but only take 500mcgs as needed, unless I'm having a rush of panic attacks and need to take it preemptively for a few days, because I don't want to develop a low level tolerance.  It's given me my life back."


"I have been on and off birth control for about 10 years. I've tried Mirena, Loestrin 24, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I always had a little nausea, but Yaz was the first pill to make me vomit. I've been the same size for 10 years but while on Yaz I gained about 15 pounds and went up two cup sizes!  I do have loss of appetite but I'm hungry all the time. What I mean is I don't want to eat but the hunger is so intense that I have to.
My period was also never ending. But that may be due to me missing a few pills this month."


"I am a 23 year old female and have suffered from mild/moderate acne since the age of 12 my main problem area is my chin. I have tried every path to clear this including diet/skin care(several different brands)/water/exercise to clear my skin but the only thing that ever works and I find myself going back to is Doxycycline. I have taken it on and off for over 10 years. I wish i could find a more natural path to clear my skin but Doxy is so effective for me and it works within days. I have zero side effects."


"These patches work great for my Neuropathy.  I had great difficulty falling asleep at night due to pain; I put the patches on 1 hour before bed and the pain is greatly reduced.  I too had a problem with the patches staying on, so I use some first aid gauze tape over the top of the patch.  A small price to pay for some pain relief."


"I have been on Nuvaring for approximately 2 years now. I like that it regulates my menstrual cycle, it's comfortable once it's inserted. I occasionally have it slip it out but not a lot. It stays in tact during intercourse, my partner doesn't feel it and effective. There is also an app to use to help you keep up with when it is time to insert it and take it out. The app also helps me know when my period is coming."


"Completely messed up my stomach- constipated, nauseated, vomiting, rectal bleeding.  Agitation, sleep problems and muscle discomfort (restless leg syndrome) upon discontinuation of medication.

I also believe the increased agitation and abdominal discomfort led to an increase in my blood pressure. "


"Since starting Adderall XR about 6 months ago, I am more focused and headstrong than ever. I can actually DO the things I used to enjoy, such as birdwatching (which requires extreme focus) and practicing music (again, extreme focus). Once my attention locks in, I'm good to go; which is a first! Furthermore, it seems to help with my emotions; I feel more balanced and self confident on it, I don't feel like such a "headcase" and so emotionally fragile. Kind of sort of a miracle drug. Did it make me suddenly do things I have been putting off, such as cleaning and sorting out paperwork? No. But can I clean and do paperwork with more patience and ease? Yeah. The only side effects I experienced that were negative was extreme appetite suppressment"


"It's my second day and pretty much I can't tell the difference honestly from what I've seen there's no difference but I'll give a update after a week or two and I will tell the HONEST truth! It was expensive so I'm hoping it pays off but from the reviews I've saw I seen some Great advice and I will take it but if you want to see my next response look for the code word: #HAPPY In all Caps I will be telling if this gel really worked or not. I am 22 y/o with No children so I will be telling you from my experience."


"Nobody mentions how much money they now have in their wallet because they don't have to spend anymore on butts! You're free!"


"Consider something you like. Say, a favorite breakfast food or a place to go with friends. Now think about something you care nothing about, say, the painted lines on a road or the bottom of your kitchen table. Imagine that everything you like, instead of being something nice you enjoy, becomes as unimportant to you as the bottom of your table. Work. Favorite nephew. Friday night. Now you feel nothing either good or bad. That's depo provera. Yeah you won't get pregnant but that's because you won't care about sex or your mate or anything. Most awful 12 weeks ever. Good news though, you won't care about your three month period either. Or the enormous blood clots. Or the long term damage like bone density loss and anemia."


"I was to take Cipro for a prostate problem for weeks. I took for approximately two weeks and Achilles in my left leg ruptured completely. This event has changed my life in a very negative way. In 2014 the drug description listed near the end it may weaken tendons. In 2015 the informational sheet list at the top, will cause weakness or rupture of tendons in adults over 60 years of age.
In December 20, 2015 I lost my balance in my garage attic, hit my head on a rafter, knocked me out and a feel thru the Attic floor. 12' and broke my back. I now have 2 -8" rods & 8 screws. My wound on my leg still hadn't healed so in November 2016 I had the permanent stitch in my Achilles removed, it was infected."


"I've tried a lot of migraine drugs and this one didn't help me."


"I was switched onto apri and I got my period for seven days when before I got it for only 3-5. I get severe cramps, bloating, and heavy periods. I will get spotting for about a week or two after I get my period. It has prevented pregnancy but does not help with any symptoms that come with periods."


"I have had such a horrible experience with this birth control. My anxiety has really spiked as well as depression. I cry for little things and my emotions are all over the place. My face is turning into this blob of break outs that I can't even get control with facial treatments. I have been on my period for months until I was given a birth control pill to regulate it. It has suddenly stopped working as effectively as before and I am spotting every other day. I don't even feel comfortable in my own skin anymore. I really liked the idea of the implant, it was an option that I thought was convenient to me and less risky like missing a pill or the condom breaking (like it did before), however, I am starting to feel that the cons outweigh pros."


"I take Xanax 1mg 4 x a day, but I didn't want to up the dose and was prescribed Buspar; it saved my sanity. No more panic attacks and it made me FOCUS and be able to function normally again."


"My acne was terrible. I felt like I had tried everything and that my next option was going to have to be Accutane (something I really did not want to try!). I tried like 4 different dermatologists before I was finally recommended to try Solodyn and within 2-3 months my acne began clearing and not coming back. I took it for about 6 months and I had a few pimples (but they were nothing like the ones I had before) and some scarring. I started slowing going off the Solodyn by taking half a pill every day and then every other day until I just totally stopped. It's been about 6 or 7 months since my last Solodyn pill and my skin still looks great. I usually will have one or two small pimples but I usually just spot treat with Epiduo."


"Been on latuda 20mg for almost 3 weeks now. I definitely notice a difference in my mood. I dont feel so heavy and down. Im glad to finally have some relief. I also notice that my anxiety is not as high and im not angry all the time. I hope things go up from here. Im very positive about this medicine."


"I was suffering with anxiety depression and obsessive compulsive disorder when I was 17. It got so bad that I was willing to try anything to help me even if it was just a little bit. I was prescribed paroxetine and the first day I took it, I could not believe how much better I felt. The anxiety was completely gone and the excessive negative thinking and worrying was gone. It was honestly a miracle pill for me. I'm 27 years old now and have been struggling with stress and OCD again. I'm wondering if I should see my doctor to give me a prescription for this again!"


"AS like so many others have posted, I too have had major depression,bi-polar disorder,and anxiety. I've been on every med imaginable for these diagnoses and they all have stopped working. My current regimen is Cymbalta 90mg bid and Zyprexa 5mg @bedtime. I now have been taking gabapentin 400mg tid. (I'm also a recovering opiate addict.) anyways, the gabapentin seems to give me a pleasant type of calmness. I am saying tons of prayers that this is the missing piece for me. I'll try ANYTHING to get my life back. ANYTHING"


"I was prescribed this medication for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease that I got with chlamydia from my cheating ex. I was told to take 2x 500mg tablets and separated intervals along with Doxycycline. The first few days made me so dizzy I couldn't drive so I returned to the clinic and was told to take them both before bed. I have been taking them for 9 days now the first 8 were okay but today I cannot even leave my bed. Everything is spinning I cannot, I have also experienced a loss in appetite and shall be discontinuing the use."


"Started on Zoloft 25mg and wasn't effective. Began seeing a psychiatrist who upped it to 150mg in pretty short time. For two years have been at around 100mg. I needed it to get calmed down from all the trauma and panic disorder gone out of control. Zoloft worked great. I got calm learned how to respond and not react, etc.

There is a down side. Please , please, please don't stay on this drug for too long or go up high on the mg like I did. Weaning off kicks your butt. It is pretty serious withdrawal. Keep that in mind. Look it up. See what people endure getting off Zoloft. It's awful.

Getting off your brain goes into chaos. Brain jabs and dizziness are common which is no fun when you already have a panic disorder. Research!!!!"


"I was prescribed this one year after a microdiscectomy on my lumbar spine.  The pain was pretty strong and Vicodin didn't really give any relief."


"I'm 21 and unfortunately have had this condition for awhile but just recently seeked treatment for it. This is the only medication I have tried so far but it is pretty decent and helps the majority of the time. I really have no side efffects except occasionally dry mouth. It also cause constipation so I also have to take laxatives on the side. Overall, I have had no problems on it."


"This cream is good, however I am now getting stinging feeling around my face. This could be down to me using a cleanser beforehand."


"I have a severe back condition which has resulted in chronic lower back pain for more than 25 years. I was using oxycodone (Oxycontin) and other pain related drugs until I developed a very severe allergic reaction. I started on Duragesic 50mcg Patch which I have tolerated with only the very minor side effect of mild constipation about once every 2 - 3 months. I have moved to the Duragesic 100mcg patch for the past 4 %u2013 5 years, this medicine is a true wonder. I am able to adjust my dosage from between 50 to 100mcg as required, and the most important thing is that I can lead a normal life mostly pain free. The patch lasts between 48 to 72 hours dependent upon my activity, if I sweat the patch only lasts 48 hours."


"Ok so this review is for the women who are mothers like myself and all you keep reading are these horror stories about how painful the process was. I had skyla inserted this morning I was very nervous because all I kept reading was how painful it was. I took 800mg of ibuprofen because that's what they told me when I scheduled the appointment. The whole process took about 5 minutes including the Pap smear and the actual placement I felt ABSOLUTELY NOTHING not a thing (thank goodness!!) no cramping, no bleeding nothing the Pap smear was more uncomfortable but that's just me. It's been a few hours since my appointment and I feel great honestly, let's see how the next days go. I am a mother of 2 with my newborn being 7 weeks old I'm 23yrs old"


"This has been the worst experience with birth control I've ever had. From 2 month long periods, to having the worst acne of my life at 23, I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy. If I could give zero stars, I would. Since the moment I've gotten nexplanon, I've been broken out so bad with painful, cystic acne that no miracle of skin care or diet seems to touch. Before this, I've always taken the pill, and would occasionally get a pimple or two, but I've never had an ongoing problem with acne until now, at 23 years old... I also get random pains in my arm where the implant is, and I have to be careful not to stretch my arm out too far, or bump it on things. I also have much worse mood swings. Now counting down the days until it's removed"


"I am now exactly one month in. My start weight was 301 and I am now at 278! Hooray! The only side effects I still have are dry mouth, nasty taste in my mouth, and jitters from time to time. I will update again in one month :)"


"I've had a lot of pains over the past few years due to computer-centric lifestyle. My rear shoulder/shoulder blade pain started to become unmanageable with my Lyrica+Tramadol. Most of my pains are a nervy/burning. I decided to try Nortriptyline. Started with 10mg and worked up to 100mg after months (started working at 25mg).  Saved my life at that time when I was miserable.  It wasn't 100%, and had a bunch of mild side effects, but made things manageable. Side effects: weight gain (huge appetite), urinary retention, dry nose/mouth, some drowsiness (bad at first, but got better), reduced motor control (jerks), orthostatic hypotension. Trying to stop to see if pain comes back, and so far so good (side effects have reduced -- esp. appetite)."


"I wish I would have taken this medicine years ago. It took my life imploding (breakup with fiance who I truly love) to open my eyes. He couldn't deal with my extreme mood swings, irrational jealousy and constant negative thoughts anymore.  I started taking Zoloft by recommendation of a new doctor, taking 100mg. I have now been taking it for 5 weeks and it is amazing.  I actually noticed a difference within 2 days. Its like I used to have a constant negative "soundtrack" running through my head all the time. It's like all those negative things came to a screeching halt. I still feel and care, but I don't have this negative down feeling any more like I did.  It is amazing, I feel like life and the world is bright and good again."


"Creon is great. If I do not take it I suffer severe pain."


"This medicine is somewhat effective for me. I made the mistake of taking it before bed (I wish my doctor had warned me) and experienced a racing heart/was up most of the night. It did clear my sinuses, but not for 12 hours straight. I woke up at around 6 am (having taken the medicine around 11 pm) with my nose entirely clogged again. I'm going to take Mucinex D again today, but not at night. I guess I'll just have to suffer tonight rather than be a complete insomniac."


"First injection, almost fainted, severe headache and severe blood pressure increase. Second injection, severe headache and blood pressure increase,went to ER.  I've had to go on blood pressure meds after injections four moths ago. My BP was normal to low prior to injections. I refused third knee injection."


"I'm a 49 yrs. woman and I have a different situation than most. I have ICC. Mine is caused by a rare auto- immune liver disease. I have stage 4 scarring of the bile ducts that run through my liver. The enzymes try to get to the food to help digest but it runs into a scarred liver. The process of breaking down food takes so long for me that food just doesn't move fast enough. That's how I get backed up and so distended in my belly.I look 6mo. pregnant sometimes. I can't say enough about Linzess. It's helped me so much. I have to take my dose at night so I can be close to the bathroom as many times as I need to be..Usually within 2-4 hours, I hear gurgling, nothing painful and yep..time to go...Lol! I'm thrilled and feel so much better!"


"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 8, and I'm 17 now. I got off Zyprexa about 6 years ago, and I'm still having issues with my eating habits. When I started taking this pill I easily gained 110 lbs. in the first year."


"I started out with 5 mg and it helped 90%.  After three months I asked for 10 mg's and I've been taking it for about 2 months but I don't think its helping as much as the 5mg was.  Odd.  I plan on asking to go back down to the 5 mg.  My side affects are stuffed up nose and dry mouth.  The side effects were not bothersome until about 2 weeks ago.  Stuffy nose is driving me nuts.  I have a humidifier running, air purifier running and took some sinus congestion medicine....not working.  Weather is getting colder here and just starting to use the heat...I think that is what did my nose in with the combination of vesicare.  Don't get me wrong...this medication is awesome.  It's such a relief.  The only time I leak now is when I cough."


"Does not relieve pain. Just keeps me active moderately. I suffer from bulging discs in my neck."


"I would give this drug a 10 if it didn't make me gain a little weight.  I have had depression my whole life and also have ADD and OCD.  It seems to be helping with my depression AND my OCD.  I am not taking any other anti-depressants and maybe that is the key.  I know it's supposed to be an add on, but my Dr. said I could take it alone.  I am also taking Sam e which only helps a bit.

I have been taking Rexulti for only about a month.  It started working after only a few days and I hope it doesn't stop working.  I have taken so many other anti depressants all with side effects or they only worked for a while.  I have even had Trans cranial Magnetic Stimulation and it didn't work for me. :("


"I have tried 95% of the other ones. To me none obviously worked if I had to add 4-5 opiates with it to get 'some' relief. I was 'very' skeptical about trying another. Last month I ran out and life was being too busy to allow me to get to the pharmacy. I didn't think 1 or 2 doses would make a difference. None of the others would have. I was in the most excruciating pain I have had for years. I had forgotten what fibromyalgia could really feel like. As long as it continues to work in body I will not miss any doses."


"I've been on Wellbutrin now for 7 months. Started off at 150 mg and in 4 weeks increased it to 300 mg because if I took the 150 mg in the morning ( 7am) by ( 5 pm) I crashed and started feeling hopeless and useless. Before taking Wellbutrin I must admit I was very depressed. Always looking for change and felt useless and hopeless about life, I went up and down from being angry some days then happy some days, then sad other days. (Emotional wreck) lol. I wasn't my sociable self. I would go to work, go to school, then go home. Friends would call to hang out and I would sadly decline. From my experience of being on Wellbutrin it has helped me a great deal.  I feel normal now and more sociable. Just to add it also helps with my ADD. :)"


"I took this a few hours ago and it helped a lot.  I have been trying miralax the past few weeks and it didn't work as fast as this."


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

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


"It's day two today and I have been running a high fever, I have the chills, extreme nausea, and I feel dizzy to the point of passing out. My UTI symptoms are still very much there. I've missed three days of work now. I've taken it with a big bowl of soup every time now as well. All I want to do is sleep. I'm pretty sure I slept over ten hours today so far, and I'm starting to get a headache now."


"So I'm on my third one and in so much pain, looking for relief ideas when I come across this. Before reading everyone's experience I thought something was wrong with me. I'm thinking this is the worst YI I have ever had! I now realize why. And it's only getting worse! It won't stop itching! This is horrible!"


"Just great. I do not use the prescribed amount (0.5mg every 8 hours or every 4 hours as needed). I have not used for a week now but just took 1/2 pill and 25 minutes later I feel good."


"I've got two issues going now irritable bowel syndrome - or at least they are pretty sure that is what it is - sour stomach and bloating and lots of gas - plus urinary urges from prostate surgery. The IBS symptoms started in Oct (4 months ago). I am 68 yr old Male. Dr. prescribed the Amitriptyline last week and I'm on my fourth day of 10 MG before bed. I sleep sounder than ever and get up after 8 hours but tired, trying to eat healthy breakfast (oatmeal, toast and coffee - gotta have my coffee). Getting some late morning headaches and some of day better than others. I do not have diarrhea but some constipation. Not sure how many days before I know it works. I really feel for those of you who posted that you've had IBS for YEARS!"


"I recently had an episode where my anxiety problem showed itself. I was hesitant to seek medical help or take any prescriptions. I am now very happy that I did. The medication settles me down and takes the edge off. I have not experienced any side effects. Actually, I don't even notice the meds doing anything. So I stopped for two days. That was a mistake. I quickly got really irritable and started experiencing anxiety by the end of the second day. So I started up again and it immediately went away. I hadn't realized that for most of my life, anxiety was getting in the way of thinking clearly. Now I'm a believer."


"I have been taking this medication at a prescribed dose of 3200mg a day. I have now had to come off it as the side effects I have had were quite severe. Vomiting, headaches, dizziness, lack of sleep, very moody to name a few."


"Just recently have got Depo subQ provera for the first time--(at the same time my best friend has gotten the regular Depo-Provera shot)--I haven't had any side effects: no mood swings, no weight gaining, nothing. While she's had some mood swings going on. I don't know if it's because it's a different Depo or just because I'm a different person, but I'd recommend this to people. Plus it's a much smaller needle that goes in your stomach instead of your arm."


"I started this medicine almost a week ago, before oral surgery) and I must say that biggest side effect I experienced was feeling sick to the stomach and loss of appetite. I have learned that you must take this with a glass of water and don't lay down right after."


"This birth control has been great.  I've used the pill, Depo, as well as the Nuvaring but this is by far the best.  I've had it for 3 months now and haven't had any problems.  On other birth control methods I've experienced mood swings, irregular bleeding and weight gain.  I highly recommend Implanon if you're tired of side effects.  It's also the best option for smokers.  The insertion caused some anxiety for me but it was over quickly and essentially painless."


"I love Seroquel but not the XR type. Helps you to sleep well at night and wake up feeling great. Gives you major munchies at night and woke up with Reeses Pieces all over the bed.  Does help with a lot on highs and lows. So for me it's worth a little weight gain.  Overall this medicine has changed my life."


"Since I'm on this medication, my bipolar 2 symptoms have  disappeared and life became much easier for me. Since than, I live a much active and  healthier life . I was diagnosed at the age of 57 years old...After years of problematics I finally look at life in a more positive way."


"My son took Risperdal for 8 years. Then developed Tardive Dyskinesia/Dystonia

He had to have surgery to insert  Deep Brain Stimulator to help control his movement disorder."


"I can honestly say I hate this form of birth control I never would get a period until a few months ago and for the past 2 months it has been non stop my mood swings are everywhere I'm gaining weight like crazy this birth control is not even worth it."


"Worked great for my fibro pain, but if I miss a dose I am very ill, everything from restless legs syndrome, pain all over, diarrhea, coughing and sneezing, and insomnia."


"I've had gout flare attacks since I was 27, I am 39 now. The latest one started a week ago and I took Tylenol and ibuprofen alternately, the pain seemed to subside but suddenly got really bad a couple of days ago. I went to the ER and they gave me some steroids and a prescription for indomethacin and hydrocodone. The good news is that I'm able to sleep but the bad news is that the swelling remains the same, so don't know how long it's going to take to get better. I cut my sugar intake because that's said to be number one. Fingers crossed. Is it the hydrocodone or the indomethacin helping me sleep, I don't know. I have one more hydrocodone left, will see after that :)"


"If you take SSRI's (antidepressants) for anxiety and/or depression, watch it while on this medicine.  In addition to the dizziness, lightheadedness, and stomach problems, it might reduce the overall effectiveness of your SSRI."


"I have fairly bad post nasal drip and sinus congestion from seasonal allergies. Norel cleared my sinuses out almost completely and my nasal breathing greatly improved (not just dried out often like Mucinex does but actually CLEARED my sinuses). It was very quick to work and did not make me drowsy at all."


"I'm pregnant then found out I have chlamydia took 4 pills yesterday (different times not at once) I didn't feel any symptoms of the infections or after feel bad I did feel like I needed to throw up but never happened. I just hope my baby will be okay."


"I have suffered from Fibromyalgia for over 20 years and never even knew about the condition until I was diagnosed by my rheumatologist.  After years of suffering from flu like symptoms, fatigue, and overall muscle and joint pain, I finally agreed to try the medication. I only take Tylenol for the pain and was reluctant to go on any type of medication.  My doctor prescribed the Savella trial pack which started with 12.5 mg and up.  Other than slight nausea in the first week, I have never felt better in my life.  I wake up in the morning pain and stiffness free.  I thank God for Savella and hope that it works for other people as it has worked for me.  Still on the 12.5 after two months and am doing great!"


"As a mother of nothing but girls this really scared me. If your family had a history of blood clot, miscarriages, etc don't put your daughter/your self on an estrogen pill that has ethinyl estradiol in it. They gave her samples to take for 6 months. My daughter was on this pill for 3 months or less and ended up in the hospital with a blood clot in her lung. It was given to her to regulate her periods. This is horrible and would like all you women and young ladies to do your research and family history before starting any birth control. Now she has to suffer everyday with 2 shots of blood thinners possibly for life."


"I was on several different more common anxiety medicines and they would wear off to quickly. Tranxene seams to be more stable and consistent levels in my body. Very helpful."


"I do not have a colon anymore (surgically removed due to pre-cancerous condition).  I have had problems with chronic diarrhea since. Was recently prescribed Lomotil after a particularly severe bout of diarrhea which landed me in the hospital. Lomotil works great, no unpleasant side effects for me. careful to use only as much as needed though as too much might make you constipated which is why I'm giving it an  8/10. Otherwise, it's a lifesaver. I have been able to resume my regular life, no longer being a prisoner in my home due to fear of going out and not being able to get to a bathroom quickly enough."


"This is the easiest by far. Do not worry, easy tasting (comparatively), worked just like everyone said it would, no worries, no cramps, no nausea. And I am the biggest chicken.I will never fear colon prep again."


"My dermatologist put me on this and Aczone.  I was 85% clear in just two weeks!  I'm over 30."


"Suffer from severe fibromyalgia. Moderate neuropathy of legs. Take baclofen 10mg - 6x daily. It does give me complete relief, but had to titrate to this dose, started out 30 mg a day, but fell back for a couple weeks to 20mg. Caused drowsiness, and some pretty strong voluntary muscle twitching."


"Have tried several other medications, one week of Cloderm symptoms decreased considerably."


"I have acid reflux and Plavix is effected by Proton Pump Inhibitors since it has to be digested to be effective. Effient does not need this. This has really reduced my acid reflux distress."


"This is the second time I took Plan b, and let me tell you....it is effective but messes up your hormones and ph . I took plan b 3 weeks ago oct 16.. 5 days later i got what i thought was my period , that lasted for 17 days. Bleeding for 17 days was a nightmare. the first time I took plan b i got my period 5 days later and then again every 2 weeks for 2 months followed by a yeast infection. Now I think my period is over finally after 17 days i am spotting very lightly with yet another yeast infection. never once in my life have i had a yeast infection except for after taking plan b. I personally will never take it again  ."


"I have been taking the 3mg lunesta for 4 days now and still no sleep. The only plus side is my insurance would not pay for it and the generic 30 day was $128. My pharmacist called the manufacturer and got me 12 coupons for $100 off. Going to keep trying it for a few more nights, been reading up on it and it seems the worse the insomnia the longer it takes for it to work. I have gone weeks with no sleep my longest was 18 days of zero sleep the dark circles around my eyes were so dark I looked like a raccoon."


"Started on 750mg , then reduced to 450mg ,due to pericarditis and diarrhea."


"I was really suicidal before I started this and its helped me a LOT. I take this for my anxiety also and I don't find that it helps but it does help with my depression. I had problems with self harm and ripping my hair out before I started lexapro and I haven't relapsed on that. This medication has also helped a ton with my anger issues."


"Trintellix has really made a difference in my life. I have terrible depression. I was suicidal and even slit my wrists because I felt hopeless. My doctor gave me this new medicine and I have been taking it for about 4 weeks now. I am not suicidal anymore. I love my life. I even have more energy now and my anxiety seems to have magically disappeared. I can actually have conversations with people and look at them in the eye. Only thing is, I have gained about 5 lbs. But other than that, this is great!"


"I'm so disappointed....why oh why does this not work for me? I started drinking 3 weeks after the implant...went for a second implant and started drinking without any reaction to the alcohol? Why do out of millions of succcess stories this does not work for ME!!!!"


"I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about five years. It was fantastic, no problems at all. My insurance switched me to Tri Lo Sprintec and initially I was excited because its fully covered. The first month was fine, and then the breakouts started. They have gradually gotten worse. I gave it six months to see if things would settle down, but they haven't at all. I'm broken out on my chest, back, all up my neck and behind my ears, along my jaw and forehead. I even had a huge zit on my earlobe this week. These are not normal breakouts. I'm so disappointed in this generic and I'm switching."


"My grandson has been on this for over a month. He is a different person, when he is on this. He is not a good eater and never has been so the doctor weighs him a lot. He is only 5 but you could not stand the person he was without medication. He takes this with Vyvanse and it is great!"


"I have been on Viberzi for 4 full days now. so far, the drug has been just OK for me. the first 2 days i had zero BMs but I was gassy and the 3rd day I went 4x in an hour, my normal bad morning. the 4th day I felt great all day, no BM though. This morning, day 5, I have had multiple bowel movements before taking my morning dose. It seems for me that my evening dose does not last me well into the morning, and I may just have to move the time i take it from 7 or 8 pm to later in the day. Right now my results are really mixed. I'm not fixed at all, but over the course of 5 days I've had more bearable days than I used to. Hoping continued use is better."


"I've been using nuvaring for about 3 months now and love it! Birth control pills made me really sick so I stopped taking them. A few months later I got a nuva ring and I've had none of the same symptoms. Only thing I'm not a fan of is it gives me some ache, hopefully it will go away with time!"


"Lord have mercy I don't wish this feeling on nobody!!!!!! I took two tablets at bedtime around 2:30am woke up to stomach cramps, cold sweat, shaking, nauseated & feeling faint!!! I been on the toilet for a hour rocking back & forward praying. Omg feel like I'm about to die!!!!! I will NEVER in my life take another one anymore. I'm so weak & in pain!! I feel terrible and am thinking about going to the hospital! I got a trashcan in front of me throwing up & using the bathroom. Never again!!!!!!!!!!"


"If you want absolutely zero anxiety then Xanax/alprazolam are very helpful."


"Tried every common remedy known to man after surgery but nothing worked. Thorazine did the trick in 15 minutes!"


"I was on this pill to make my periods lighter and clear up my acne. It made my periods VERY light, usually lasting less than one day of bleeding, and one day of light spotting. For acne it did wonders, but ONLY when taken with the antibiotic minocycline, together. Both medications on their own did not effect my acne, but when taken together they helped tremendously."


"I call abilify my miracle drug. I have been on a lot of medications in the past, and nothing has worked as well as abilify for stabilizing my mood and reducing paranoia and anxiety. I get a pretty rare side effect called ocular gyric crisis so I take artane as well to counter the side effect and it works well. Although I have a horrible side effect from abilify I am still very happy with it. The only problem is that it is expensive and Medicaid refused to cover it unless I tried 3 other meds from the same family. I am on number 3 (I tried geodon and seroquel and they made me exhausted and am giving risprisol a go) but so far nothing has been as effective as abilify. I am hoping Medicaid will cover it soon. I was on 20mgs daily"


"I've had he Mirena for about a month now. I still have the spotting nearly everyday but it's not terrible. It's annoying im hoping that stops soon.

Insertion was painful but I've had two kids so it really felt like a moderate labor contraction. It wasn't unbearable.

I'm glad I did it! But my partner did say he could feel it during sex which I was a little disappointed to hear. Overall though, so far I'm happy with it!! I had two babies with the Nuva ring so I'm hoping this is 100% more effective "


"I had Mirena for a little over 2 years now and I love it. I got it after my 2nd child. I did not feel any pain or cramping when the doctor inserted Mirena. I have been on the patch, the pill, Depo-Provera way before I got Mirena. I am 28 years old and in a few more years I am going to get this one again. I would definitely recommend to anyone."


"I have used Testim for more than 5 years and at first hated that it was sticky.  The doctor told me to let it dry and then sprinkle powder on it and it solved the issue.  Even when I sweat it will not get sticky.  It has boosted my levels and I have so much more energy."


"Made me very sick to my stomach, couldn't eat anything without wanting to vomit.

Sedated too much to the point I didn't want to get out of bed all day.

Also gave me insomnia.

(30 mg)"


"I was on the Patch for almost 6 years and didn't experience any bad side effects. It was perfect for someone as forgetful as myself. The only cons were the patch may fall off and a rash may develop where the patch was applied.

Two years ago, I switched to the Nuvaring upon my doctor's recommendation. It was the wrong move. I was on Nuvaring for 3-4 months and gained 10 lbs!

From Nuvaring, I started taking a pill upon my doctor's recommendation (once again!). I took it for 10 months and experienced terrible side effects, including weight gain and night sweats.

As soon as I stopped taking the pill altogether, the night sweats stopped. However, my skin started freaking out. I will be consulting with my doctor again about the Patch."


"I went on depo because I have horrible long periods and was constantly forgetting to take my pills which was makin my periods worse. I got my first shot on the first day on my period about a year ago and within two days my period was gone. I spotted a little the next month but haven't bled at all since! It's been amazing. I have been very good about getting my shots every 3 months on the day. My body did not react well to estrogen but reacts very well to the hormones in the shot. My acne got slightly worse but I also lost about 10 pounds since I've been on it. I love the depo shot! I haven't had my period or period side effects and almost a year and it's made my life so much better."


"Started on 15mg 1 week ago now. My very first impressions were awful- I was so tired and groggy, as well as ravenously hungry. I am not sure why I was given this drug; I specifically said I do not have trouble sleeping, in fact, I sleep too much when I am low and I am overweight to boot. Now I have a great excuse to retreat to bed because I am tired a lot of the time and when I am not tired my brain feels foggy and my short term memory is fuzzy. I do physically demanding work that I can't keep up with well at the moment. As for my mood, I am definitely more irritable and no less low so far but I will give this another week and see what happens."


"I am on my 4th month of Paragard and the horrible cramping/long periods have ended! I usually have very light periods to begin with, so maybe that is why I only had 3 longer than usual periods with this, while other people have that for up to a year.  Either way, I highly recommend!"


"I am currently on generic Subutex (buprenorphine) and have been for 4 years. I take 12-16mg daily.

Pros: it has helped me get through college and pass with high honors. I went from living in my car & with my mother to having my own beautiful home and 2 new vehicles. I have a good job with benefits and get wonderful reviews from my customers. It has helped me be a better person and rebuild relationships with the people I love the most.

Cons: I am scared of what it is causing behind the scenes in my long term health. I smoke a lot and I am having sore throats a lot. I am scared. I am very high strung and my boss does notice. I try to concentrate and it's like I have ADD. Weight gain too."


"I have been taking Vyvanse for 3 months now I felt really good on the 30mg but it wasnt lasting all day so my Dr changed me to 40mg last month but I'm no longer able to take it due to the stomach aches and nausea I would get everyday. I'm now back on the 30mg and feeling great."


"I took Wellburtin for 2 months at 100mg to treat bipolar disorder type I.

Wellburtin did help my mood, but I distcontinued due to nausea, dizziness,

and hand tremors."


"I have had RLS for nearly 10 years. I have taken requip, which didn't do anything. Now I take mirapex, I started out on 0.125 which did nothing. I moved up to 0.5 mg  and have taken that dude for about 9 years. Now, my legs and sometimes my arms go crazy on me during the day. I can't ride very long in a car because it drives me insane how my legs feel. I get very frustrated fast and become agitated, I often tell my husband I would rather cut my legs off then feel this way. I went to the Dr today, he moved my dose to 1mg, I pray this will help me. I am also suffering from compulsive gambling, weight gain of 25 plus pounds. We need a cure for this horrible disease!!!"


"This drug has changed my life. It has allowed me to focus not only on my job but also things at home that need attention. I feel smarter, I can think better and clearer. I find I tend to make lists and start checking things off the list as they are accomplished. I never start something and do not finish it as I did before. I look forward to it. I enjoy work more. I feel less stress and anxiety. I do not feel it is habit forming. There have been times when I have forgotten to take it and I did not notice it. The only difference is normally when I have taken the drug I don't have an appetite and when I forget to take it I tend to eat a lot."


"I was addicted to all forms of drugs for 9 years, but my main problem was with the opiates; pain pills, heroin, even opium occasionally. It was seriously ruining my life and was creating more and more problems every day. When I turned 20 I knew I had to make a change or else face death or jail. I was put on Suboxone 8mg 2x a day and my world went from very dark to something that was manageable. Within weeks I was a totally different person, even enrolling to get my high school diploma (I had dropped out in 10th grade). I have been on Suboxone for almost two years and people always tell me that I am just unrecognizable compared to who I was a couple of years ago. I've been slowly weaning down and I am now at one 8mg pill a day. It was a blessing!"


"Accutane is a miracle worker! Although its such a hassle to get the medication, what with the restrictions and blood tests and questions, it is completely worth it. I did experience some of the common side effects, those being extremely dry everything, and the occasional headache... and depression. But beyond that it is worth it to no end. I also would suggest not drinking while on Accutane. If you plan on drinking, drink in moderation. The first time I drank on Accutane the next day my face broke out and I got a rash on my arms. "


"Relieves my upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, heartburn, and its affordable."


"I'm changing my review. After more time on Saphris, I started to get disoriented during the day and really paranoid."


"This is just my experiences and opinions. This medication has not helped me much for my anxiety or OCD. I am taking 10 mg once a day,  but now I don't know if maybe I need to increase my dose or change to something else.  The main problem I am having is that it has not seemed to help me much with my hand washing OCD and now I have become itchy from dry skin and scalp."


"My first 6 months on NuvaRing were wonderful - my doc was using it to treat my symptoms of endometriosis (vomiting, intense cramping, etc). Slowly, over time I noticed my mood (which is normally rock solid) change and I started losing all interest in sex. I thought maybe I just needed more time to adjust to it and now, a year and a half later, I have absolutely no sex drive, am exhausted, and cry/am anxious for no reason. I am switching to something with an even lower dose, hoping to lose some of these side effects. I am generally sensitive to medication so this may be why I had such a bad experience. I just wanted to share my experience since I didn't get side effects right off the bat - it can take a while for these side effects to emerge."


"I have an extreme dry left eye that drives me crazy for about 2 years can't wait to get home to wash my eye at night  the right eye is dry per my dr exam but not nearly as bad.  First few days in bad eye felt better off the bat.  I am a sceptic so it really did feel better.  1 month later my really dry left eye feels wonderful.  I was going to use it only in left bad eye due to the cost but once I opened the vial saw how much was in there I decided to use in against drs orders though  I wash my hands and do not touch the dropper at all.  works great for me"


"Enulose has been very efficient in making regular bowel movements. "


"This actually works really well. I just took this because I've been having really bad diarrhea pain but no diarrhea and the second I took this it helped. It actually allowed me to go to the bathroom and made my stomach feel 10 times better than it did."


"this is the most amazing thing I have ever used. I suffer from a panic disorder, and 2 months ago I stated 10mg ciraplax. I now only have 1 panic attack every two weeks whereas i was having 2-3 a day. I dont sweat the small stuff anymore and overall have a better quality of life. only long term side effect I have experienced is complete loss of appetite, and noticeable weight loss (was 5'7 and 118lbs before starting medication, so weight loss isn't beneficial). other then that no noticeable side effects. amazing medication, 100% recommend for anyone suffering from debilitating anxiety"


"I have been taking Effexor XR for about 8 years after suffering a serious mental breakdown. This medicine has given me back my life.  Having said that the UK government have recently told all doctors to prescribe the generic version. THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE, I began suffering terrible headaches, and anxiety again. After speaking to my Consultant Psychiatrist I am now back on Effexor with all the nasty symptoms gone. There really is no substitute for the real thing."


"Stratterra is incredible. I began taking it in 5th grade, after Adderall and Ritalin both failed me. I heard from my doctor that Strattera works for a less percentage of people than stimulants (like Adderall and Ritalin), but if you have had trouble with stimulants, Stratterra is worth a try. I have generalized anxiety disorder, and both Adderall and Ritalin caused me to have spontaneous anxiety attacks. While Strattera does not treat my anxiety, it does not increase it. Strattera will NOT work automatically, like stimulants. It took about a month for my Strattera to work, and in that month I experienced a lot of nausea, drowsiness and headaches. I encourage you to ask your doctor about Strattera if nothing else has worked."


"Does not make me dizzy or overly tired. Most doctors don't know how to dose it or prescribe it. A lot of doctors don't know much about shingles either. They know it is for pain so they treat it like a narcotic. It is not habit forming and not a controlled substance. It does take 2 or three days to start working though.  I was misdiagnosed at the ER after I told them I thought it was shingles. They said I had facial cellulitis and put me on the wrong meds for two days, during which I suffered through the peak of the attack.  "


"I started taking yaz because of my severe acne, I've had acne now for about 7 years straight I'm now 20 years old and Ive never been able to get rid of it. My GP prescribed me YAZ and I've heard really good stories about this particular pill brand, I took this pill for about the 3 months and my god it made my skin break out completely it was horrible my face was sore to touch because of how big my pimples were and most of them were underneath the skin which was worse.
I since then have stopped and gone to a dermatologist (skin specialist) and have been prescribed Minocycline which is an antibiotic and its 100% cleared my skin completely.
Note *** I didn't gain weight on this YAZ."


"This medicine has changed my life as a student and a person."


"This medication is a miracle. I suffered with cystic acne and had breakouts all over my cheeks and jawline. Just after three days of taking the medication, my face was less red. After two weeks, I had no acne. I've been taking the medication for three weeks now and I'm so satisfied with the results. I still breakout, but I only get 2-3 pimples now and then. I had no side effects when taking this medication, and for me, it did not make my acne worse before it got better. I recommend this medication for anyone who is suffering from acne!"


"36 year old female diagnosed with ADHD. Started on Concerta 30mg daily (2 weeks), no therapeutic effect but had extreme dry mouth, a crash/grogginess in the evenings. Switched to Adderall XR 20mg daily, no therapeutic effect; experienced dry mouth and slight loss of appetite during day, made up for it in evening. Just started 40mg daily and I feel the therapeutic effect. Profound concentration at work, desire to tweak processes, love getting things done, a non-stop interest in being productive with everything. I have this sense of crystal clear clarity of my surroundings, like HDTV sight. Around 5pm, I still feel a crash and extreme tiredness. I will see if I can take a short acting pill to get me through the evening. VERY PLEASED NOW."


"I think the external cream is what makes everyone burn because when I used it it was the worst sensation I've ever had. I applied the suppository like 30 mins ago and it's a mild burning sensation but nothing too big."


"Not the best tasting stuff but if you drink it fast it's not so bad.
I drink a lot of water on a regular basis so it wasn't as hard to get down the additional fluids.
it has a bit of a bitter aftertaste but it's manageable. It worked within about 20 minutes for me.
I'm looking forward to taking a good long nap after my procedure this morning."


"Soon after starting Micardis I suffered from dizziness, nausea, irritability and I had no energy.  It continued, then I started shortness of breath.  Was told by my doctor it was not the medication.  I went to a cardiologist and she kept me on it and put me on Imdur.  Then severe headaches occurred.  I'm now going natural and taking my chances."


"After a gastric bypass 7 yrs. ago, have required 5 major small bowel resections, tube feedings, TPN.  Have had GI bleeds, ulcers, obstructions.  Taking the Hydrocodone elixir 30 min. before a meal allows me to eat approximately 3-4 ounces of soft foods without doubling over in pain.  It is like an exposed nerve in my gut without it.  Also have to use a Fentanyl patch for long-term relief.  Biggest mistake in my life was the Gastric Bypass.  I went from 274 to 115 and am now underweight and still losing."


"For those in Canada suffering from chronic pain, the long-acting version, Hydromorph Contin, is wonderful when combined with the Dilaudid for breakthrough pain. I take 9mg (6mg   3mg pills) twice a day, plus the 4mg of dilaudid for the breakthrough pain. Only bad thing I can say about it is that my tolerance level for this, and other medications, is very high. And I'm only 27 years old."


"Was prescribed gabapentin for general anxiety and also to help deal with an exceptionally stressful living situation.  Only take 600 mg. later in the day and most definitely am able to comfortably relax in a way I wasn't always able to. Did notice kind of a "swimmy" spaced out feeling and not always able to keep an even keel while walking.  But I'm willing to accept that because I greatly appreciate the peace of mind it affords me."


"OK, I had taken my 29th pill the day I had my blood work.  The blood work came back negative after my 28th pill of Harvoni.  YES!  This medicine works!  I got 25 more days left of taking it.  I am so glad we have the technology to beat this!  Now we just need a cure for cancer!"


"It did not help me. I still have very bad back pain, and cannot do anything around the house."


"I just got my Nexplanon taken out after the full 3 yrs and the same day I got another one put in. I LOVE this birth control! I totally understand that everyone reacts differently to things but I truly believe it is worth sticking it out for the first 6 months and THEN decide if you want it taken out. Nexplanon helped me clear up my acne and controlled my weight and I had barely any periods throughout the 3 years I was on it. It is amazing to not have to stress out about a pill every day and not have to go pick up a prescription every month. The ONLY downside is getting it taken out takes a little while and if you're squeamish it can be a little uncomfortable but the insertion is so quick and easy you barely even notice it happening! love it"


"It has worked very well for me. I have insurance but I have to pay $202 a month for 60mg."


"Beyaz has helped with my sudden outbreak of adult acne, just like my previous birth control I got off of over a year ago.  However, my period cramps are about the same as if I wasn't on birth control at all.  No severe side effects, but would like to see improvement in this area.  Slight nausea when first taking it at night, but taking it in the morning with food seemed to eliminate the nausea.

Not bad, but could be better.  "


"I was prescribed this drug after a car 1996 accident which I had several skull fractures and brain injuries etc.  Was kept in coma for weeks to allow brain rest and healing.  This drug has had me totally controlled as a hostage to this.  3 days ago I finally finished taking this drug after a 3 night reduction of med. and I am feeling weird yet not too bad either and am using 3mg melatonin twice a night  and am getting  some sleep w/o xanax!!!!  I am free now and will not be a slave to this forever!"


"I have been on Low-Ogestrel-28 for a year now, and I am very happy with them. Before getting on birth control I would have heavy periods and my cramping was horrible. It was irregular too. Now I get my period exactly every 28 days. I don't cramp at all and I do not have any side effects at all. Me and my boyfriend feel safe with this birth control and I haven't had no bad experience it with. I will continue to use this until I decide to have kids."


"Had terrible dreams like they were actually real. Felt like I was in a cloud all the time"


"I’ve been taking mononessa for a month and a half, since day one I noticed a slight headache I didn’t pay much attention to it since I thought it was just balancing my hormones. The following weeks went by and my headache got worse by the time my period came I experienced cramps very bad cramps making me cry (30 year old crying worst period ever) I called my doctor and told her my symptoms she told me that it was normal that eventually my body would get use to the medication. Once again I’m on month two second week I’ve been experiencing terrible heart burn, diarrhea, vomiting & extreme headache so I threw them away. If your taking this pill I hope it works for you it didn’t for me :("


"Lowered blood pressure to acceptable level but a major side effect developed with extreme fatigue and muscle pain. These were painful enough that ability to work and perform normal life tasks were difficult."


"I have stage 4 endometriosis and have had laproscopic surgery to remove it from my pelvis/abdomen but I also have it throughout my bowel and it has penetrated all the way through. My doctor has put me on Zoladex for 9 months and I am on month 4. It has helped to manage my pain so far, initially it had taken virtually all of the pain away but within the last month it has slowly been resurfacing but it is still better than when I don't take it at all. The hot flashes, flushing, slight weight gain, night sweats, trouble sleeping, muscle aches, moodiness, anxiety, vaginal dryness and lack of sex drive are all bothersome but it beats being in constant pain and I know that the symptoms are temporary. I would definitely recommend Zoladex for endometriosis pain."


"It works. After months of seeing it on TV, I thought I'd give a try, my acne went away quick like within the first few days."


"The medication helped my pain and did not increase my appetite. But I ended up in the hospital with 75% of the side effects including irregular heart rate and low potassium levels. "


"I had my Kyleena placed a little over a month ago, and it has been wonderful. I switched from the NuvaRing to the IUD due to irritation. The insertion was only a tad painful, but I did experience vasovagal syncope. After laying down for 15 minutes and drinking some juice, I was good to drive home. The spotting went down after the first two weeks and is now only occasional. Except the spotting, I love it. Recommend for anyone who does not want to deal with remembering a pill every day, getting something inserted in their arm, or changing out a ring!"


"Finished the treatment. Killed the virus but I lost all motivation. I was very active and athletic before treatment, but lost all motivation after treatment. Experienced insomnia during and after treatment. I had the feeling of being malnourished despite eating very healthy diet during treatment and somewhat still. I finished my treatment almost a year ago. Not totally happy with this drug."


"After reading many reviews, I fully expected to be nauseated. Checked my work schedule to see when best time was to call in sick so I'd know when to start. Bought Gravel too. Took my first shot last week. Side effects: NONE. Good effects: sugars are rapidly falling. I'm shocked. But very happy. Worth a try."


"Saphris has been a literal life changer for me. I have tried antidepressants in conjunction with mood stabilizers such as lithium and Depakote. I was combating severe depression and mania. When I first started Saphris, I was suicidal and had awful thoughts constantly. Nothing was working. I was on 1000mg of Depakote, which was as high as I could go due to my low body weight. My psychiatrist, who was the 4th psychiatrist I had seen in 6 months, added Saphris to my regimen of Depakote, 30mg of Remeron, and 10mg of Ambien for sleep. Within just a couple of days I felt GREAT! All the bad thoughts disappeared, I no longer want to die, and this medicine did not take away my (manic)creative energy like most other antipsychotics do! MIRACLE for me!"


"Absolutely awful. This pill almost killed me. Gave me lung clot symptoms, migraines, thyroid pains and the worst stomach ailments I've ever had. After I'd been on this pill for a year I all of a sudden got a horrible stomach condition where I lost a ton of weight and couldn't eat for 3 months. I'm 5'7 and this pill caused me to get down to 99lbs. If I didn't find out in time that it was this retched pill causing my stomach problems, I'd either be in the hospital on an IV or dead.

Shame on the pharmaceutical companies that release these pills, claiming they're safe to the public when obviously hundreds of women are getting so sick/dying from these things. I, under a good conscience, could not release a pill like this."


"I had the Mirena inserted 9 months ago, it is now September and boy do I REGRET it! I got it to treat menorrhagia and polyps because I was getting my period every other week and I would have to double up on super tampons and pads. So my doctor recommended the Mirena, well I got it inserted and for the first few months I was bleeding very heavily for 17 days straight and finally when I thought my body got adjust it just didn't, it goes from bleeding past 31 days! To at least 9 days, it's honestly terrible. I've had horrible back pain and crampin it's the worst thing I've ever experienced, But the worst part is that I'm bleed so much I have become so very anemic . The polyps are gone so I'm going to try to stick it out a little longer."


"I was prescribed yasmin 5 years ago for acne, I'd got that depressed with my acne 2 months later got a referral having to pay private for dermatologist to give me to roaccutane as doctors didn't think was severe enough although had major psychological effects on me. It worked wonders cleared acne up in 4 months, I stayed on yasmin for another year skin stayed clear. My doctor told me that due to risk of blood clots taking me off it. I flared up massively which really annoyed me as I was fine on the pill no side effects back and forth for a year my doctor finally agreed to put me back on yasmin 2 months in and my acnes clearing again."


"After taking 2 pills I suddenly experienced chills and fever of 101, and a severe throbbing headache . I called the dr, spoke to the nurse she advised to continue taking . My gut told me not to, later in the evening I developed tingly fingers . I called my dr and he said stop taking I may be having a serum reaction. It's been over 24 hours since I have taken macrobid and still have terrible throbbing headache , upper back ache , and low grade fever.  This medication is poison !!!  I can't believe it hasn't been banned ! Will pass the word to everyone never to take this horrible drug !"


"Before taking Pristiq I had never taken any anti-depressants and did not want to. However, I knew something was seriously wrong with me because I had lost interest in all the activities that I had once loved. I wanted to sleep all the time and I felt so disconnected from everyone and everything around me. Being a mother of two wonderful children and the wife of a great husband I felt like a complete failure because, in my own way of thinking, I had no reason to feel like this or be depressed. After seeking help from my doctor I started taking Pristiq and noticed a change in the course of one week. I had some slight nausea at first, but the overall change it has made in my life has been great! I now enjoy and look forward to every day."


"It's sad when people write a drug of because their experience was negative. With nerve pain of any kind there are different levels of pain in which the body can get to, sometimes I have muscle spasms with and without pain, in My face, my  legs, my back neck n shoulders, my eyes to. I even vomit as a result is severe pain.  My vision is blurred my breathing and anxiety levels affected greatly, LYRICA make most of this go away.   Please understand not all meds suit every individual so you have to try different things till one works for you. I also took lyrica in pregnancy n have a healthy chubby lil baby boy 100% a ok this med gave me part of my life back. Living with pain is crucifying but living with lyrica is a solution !!! For me anyway"


"30yr old female- Today is day 6 on Wellbutrin 75mg.  Today is day 7 of cold turkey off a tramadol habit as well.  Wellbutrin is certainly helping with the withdrawal of tramadol, which is effing HORRENDOUS btw.  Wellbutrin has given me energy which is great, but I'm still incredibly moodie.  What's the next dose up for Wellbutrin?  I feel as though I could benefit from an increase for sure,"


"Been on 25 mg for 5 days now. Was on Lexapro 10 mg for 6 weeks before hand. After only 5 days I already feel better on the Zoloft than I ever did in the whole 6 weeks of the Lexapro. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will keep feeling better. So far so good..no panic!"


"Psoriasis started to clear in just a couple of weeks; however nausea & uncontrollable bowel issues have been an ongoing negative, but the 35 lb. weight loss is the silver lining."


"Since I started on Coumadin I have a lot less leg pain and can think more clearly."


"Taking 900mg at night and it works a treat,it's been a real life changer"


"I found this drug to be quite problematic for me.  It caused such severe dehydration after shifting to the 300mg dosage that I could not get through a night's sleep without awakening to excruciatingly painful leg and foot cramps that thoroughly awakened me.  I would also awake at night and in the morning, feeling as if someone had poured sand in my eyes.  Even my eyes were dehydrated.  I attempted to address the dehydration by drinking as much as a gallon and a half of water per day, with a lot of water before bedtime.    Constant urination (of course!) No real effect on my glucose readings.  Prior to starting Invokana I had started a no sugar/starch diet, and returned to daily exercise which brought my numbers down more than Invokana."


"20 yr old female here,

I was put on Alesse for acne & contraceptive purposes.

Acne runs in my family. My mom had it really badly until she was about 21.

I was on tri-cyclen lo but it made me feel sick in the mornings.

So Alesse was pretty bad. I was on it for (just under) a year.

I didn't get pregnant even though I never used a condom with my boyfriend. It helped my acne somewhat except I got cystic flare-ups on my chin & small dots on my forehead during my period. I gained about 10lbs. Period cramps were still bad & lasted for days sometimes. MADE ME AN EMOTIONAL WRECK. I'd cry so easily & felt unusually depressed/anxious.

I believe I have too much testosterone in my blood so Alesse might not have been strong enough"


"Got my Implanon August 2012 at my 6 week check. Had one period, none since. I gained a few pounds but it's my fault. My sex drive has slowed some but other then that its great."


"I used to be on Loestrin FE and loved it but the pharmacy switched it to Blisovi and since I've started taking it I'm up 15-20lbs depending on the day.  I work out every day and have a very healthy diet yet no matter what I do the weight won't drop. Being someone who struggled with weight naturally, got to a goal body fat/weight only to have it spike so rapidly is extremely upsetting. Not only is my weight up but my face breaks out all the time and my anxiety as of late has been awful.  I DO NOT recommend this pill."


"To anyone looking to get on Suboxone to overcome opiate addiction -  DO IT!!  I've been on Suboxone for 15 months now & have gone from 20mg to 2 mgs literally painlessly. The first time I took it I knew within an hr I had found what I needed to get that damn monkey off my back. A slow yet STEADY taper is important.  There's no reason a person can't easily drop 2mgs a mo. down to about 4mg. If it's making you sleepy, time to taper! It gets a bit slower once you get lower but still not hard at all. Once you get to about 3mg you almost have an awakening!  You get more energy,  and start to LOVE music and conversation again.  I would say that those are the biggest side effects - sleepiness (taper!), and slight emotional dullness."


"I started Bystolic in October of 2011 after using 5 other medicines over the past 2 1/2 years with drastic side effects and little relief. I was on Cardizem for a week when they switched me to a months samples of 5 mg Bystolic. It was the answer I had hoped for. BP was normal level, no palpitations. About week 3, they started. The side effects. The first was swelling in the legs, ankles and hands. Then came the headaches, joint pains and difficulty breathing. By week 4 my BP rose again, the palpitations began again and the side effects worsened. I went back to atenolol figuring that if I was going to have palpitations, the side effects were less painful than the discomfort of the palpitations."


"I have been using Vaniqa since 2010 for facial hair.  I have never had to shave, but lots of plucking!  It works wonderfully and I have also had laser done to remove my darker hair on my lip, chin and neck area.  My complaint is the price.  It has doubled in price since I started using it and the manufacturer's coupon is only $35.00 (up from $25.00 originally).  I thought when a medication was available in generic the original would go down in price. I started ordering from Canada two years ago and now their price for the name brand has gone up enough that I am now ordering the generic.  Unlike in Europe, in the US it is considered cosmetic and insurance will not cover.  Does any one know of any other discounts in the US?"


"I was given ambien 5mg tablets while I was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery and ambien actually kept me wide awake!"


"I was on this birth control for 6 month and I quit a month ago. I quit because of the side effects.
 I would get bloated a lot, which was a new thing for me. I didn't have acid reflux before the pill. On the pill frequently I would  either feel the food coming up in my throat, or a vomiting sensation come up. Additionally I was burping incessantly. I couldn't control my burps at times; they would just happen involuntarily.
I sensed that I felt more sensitive to things and my husband confirmed (after getting off the pill) that I was more quick to anger. He also said that I have lost a lot of weight since getting off the pill. It also changed my eating habits."


"Cleared infection but gave me a nasty itchy rash over my entire body."


"I've been taking this birth control for about 6 weeks now. My doctor prescribed this to me because I was having horrible migraines with one I was taking before. I haven't had my period yet, but have been spotting randomly since I started the pills. I used to have regular periods, so I'm not sure if I'm going to get them at all anymore. Not having the intense cramping every month like I used to is nice though. I haven't experienced any weight gain, or hair loss. Side effects that I have noticed are emotional. I have been experiencing severe mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, and depression. I know that I'm not pregnant, but this birth control makes me feel as though I am. Not sure if I'll continue taking it, for side effects may not be worth it."


"I have been taking Lisinopril 20g tab for about a year now. I have real bad cough for about a month and wheezing I had to take two weeks of steroids to heal. My throat is hoarse. I seem to have swelling in my throat, I get real sleepy, yawning a lot and I have not been alert with my mind. I am going to talk to my doctor. I even told my son about this drug for his blood pressure. I will probably change medication or take a lower dose and see how I do."


"Great for heavy periods but caused mood swings and weight gain."


"Very Dry mouth, does not seem to help much, still have depression.  Plus the constipation is bad."


"I've had Mirena for about six months now. I had it inserted six weeks after I had my baby and it was not painful at all. The doctor explained I would have a light period the majority of the month for the first three months and then it would go to normal. I had my period three weeks out of the month very very light for approx four months. Yes it was annoying. The past two months it went back to normal. I eat clean and exercise daily I have lost about 20lbs. I do get bad cramping once in awhile in that region especially if I lay in certain positions for a long period of time. But that could just be post pregnancy.  I'm overall a happy calm person and my mood hasn't changed one bit since I started. Overall I recommend Mirena."


"2 herniated discs in my neck make life difficult. With this medication it's like I am 18 again. No swelling, no pain and life is good. To bad it's so short lived. I have it once every 6 weeks for a week at a time."


"I was on Kariva for years before I started Yaz. I'm so glad I made the switch! I am less irritable, less anxious, and my mood swings are gone. I knew that before my period I would get sad for no reason, feel unmotivated, and my anxiety would rise. I would prepare for it, like clockwork. I don't have to do that now! I feel so much better since taking Yaz. My energy is up, my ability to handle stress is better. Not to mention my face is glowing! My nails and hair have grown so healthy. My breasts have even grown a cup size (back to what they were before having a child)! The only negative is that my breast were tender the first few months of taking the medication (they're fine now)."


"This drug worked perfectly. It controlled all my symptoms, paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, tactile hallucinations and anxiety. Absolutely no weight gain. I lost 30 pounds on this medication and could not be happier that I tried the drug. It also works excellently for people with eating disorders, controlling their cravings and regulating their eating patterns. There were no sexual side effects. I never relapsed when I went off the medication with the help of my psychiatrist. Thank you makers of seroquel!"


"I think this drug is causing ringing in my ears."


"My daughter has autism and ADHD, she has been extremely violent from a baby. Specialists had her on Risperdal which did help initially then they added different antidepressants and also Ritalin. Once she started on the Zeldox it was nothing short of a miracle for us. After a few weeks she is functioning like a "normal" child.. We cannot believe it. Even strangers come up to us to say how good our daughter is as they have seem her before. I know that there is no "cure" for autism but after years and years of animal like behaviour and violence I can honestly say its like a miracle for us. I just hope and pray that it lasts. She has experienced dystonia with it and we have reduced it, but its like it has flicked a switch on in her brain."


"I started taking citalopram shortly after becoming 18 (2 months)

I feel anxious if I miss a dose...on edge, but when I'm on it I immediately feel like things are clearer, I can calmly think and resolve issues.

Effectiveness is fading  after about 2 months but maybe that's the exam period?

It's good though :)."


"I was taken off of ativan 1mg x3 per day and switched to klonopin. This drug made me ache all over and my joints, had crying bouts and sever depression with very dark thoughts. I finally got switched back. I hate this drug. Made me want to sleep all the time as well zero energy and aggressive."


"I get about one or two a year and always used abreva.
Some how it never really works for me that well and wonder why they lasted up to a month. "


"Better than any other NSAID but when you have serious pain you will need something a little stronger."


"I've always been an anxious person, usually I find my anxiety serves me well to stay on top of a busy household, but occasionally the anxiety is destructive instead, like after the birth of a child or difficult times.
I'd had a horrid couple of years, nursing my mum to the end from cancer and eventually it caught up with me, panic attacks, health anxiety, obsession on breathing, palpitations constantly.
I went straight onto 20mg as had been on this drug briefly a decade ago.
The first 24 hours were weird, dizzy, disorientated, mildly nauseous and a huge panic attack. I only slept 3 hours a night for the first 2-3 days. By week 3 I sleep 8hrs a night, have energy during the day and zero anxiety. I feel great! Lexapro is great but be patient"


"I was nothing but sick on this med. Severe intestinal diarrhea and abdominal pain. In effort to overcome all the dreadful side effects, I went on Paleo diet. No wheat, dairy, sugar, peanut or legume type beans. within a year I was off all diabetic meds.  Yes it is radical life style change, but far better then injecting poison."


"I have been on the Depo shot for over a year. I know that cramps and other signs are common, but just recently I have been bleeding a lot more than I should be, but not quite at a normal period. This works very well and I love it."


"It's been 5 years since Chantix killed my multiple decade, hard core, 2.5 pack a day, tobacco smoking addiction. Given the very vocal community against the medicine. I think it's important that those of us who's lives have been saved by it speak up also. Chantix gave me some weird but not unpleasant dreams and made me moody. However, cold turkey withdrawal, makes those side effects seem laughable as cold turkey attempts would make me close to completely irrational.  Chantix is a miracle, don't miss out on it.

As a final note, I do have to say, while Chantix does the heavy lifting, you still have to be committed to quitting. TO THIS DAY, when I see someone smoke, I still have pangs of longing, however I also have a healthy terror of smoking."


"My two pence on this pills. It worked for me but girls should quit unprotected sex and if possible abstain from sex if it works once. You might not have a second chance at it. Better to abstain from sex and have peace of mind. Nothing beats that"


"Given a sample by doctor. Have suffered from a headache for 24/7 for last 18 months. One dose and I got the first relief I've ever had since my injury causing headache. Miracle!"


"I am a type 2 diabetic for 13 years, insulins- Lantus and Novolog Flex Pen. Actos/Metformin. Sugar was still high, A1C 11.9. I know it says not to be used with insulin, but Doctor said it would benefit me to lower my levels.  Adding this dropped my A1C level to 6.5. Big difference, with no side effects for me."


"I have been on this medicine for about 2 weeks and have actually broken out even worse than when I first started. It could possibly be that the medicine is bringing up all the pimples? My primary care doctor prescribed this until I see an actual dermatologist. I do have an appointment next week with one so hopefully they will prescribe be something better. But with this medicine I have been feeling very nauseous and slight headaches."


"Week1 dizziness, nausea, no appetite, foggy feeling, stomach growling. Week 2  same as before plus sweating, bad GERD,and insomnia. Almost stopped but decided to stick it out. Week 3 everything slowly disappeared. Now on week 4, much calmer, lost weight about 8 lbs, blood pressure dropped to normal readings, I have more energy now I am walking everyday, still feel like myself, not numb like some reported . Reason started was I had 2 deaths in a month and was losing it. In the past I have tried Prozac, lexapro,  effexor, Zoloft and many others nothing has worked as well as celexa. My advice give it time, be patient . Like many things it's worth waiting for. Good Luck to all!!"


"I went on loestrin a little over two years ago, and I absolutely love it. I take it continuously and skip periods (best decision of my life, and no you don't have to have periods), sometimes I forget to take pills for up to 4 or 5 days in a row and it's like nothing ever happened. No weight gain, didn't positively or negatively effect my acne, only complaint is I'm super dry and have a very low libido. Sex is almost painful. Other than that (pretty big) issue, it's great for me"


"34 yr old female
500 mg-3 x 10 days.
I do think it's healing me but I started having side effects from this from the first day I took it. Severe anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, lethargy, diarrhea, ringing in ears, hands shaking, night sweats, metal taste in mouth, couldn't focus, and was overall very irritated. By day 3 & 4, I starting having severe depression and uncontrollable crying, flu like symptoms and by day five I felt homicidal!! I'm currently on day 6 and luckily I missed my last dose or else who knows what could've happened! I am going to finish out my script but I may cut it back to just 2 a day. I'll be so glad when this is over with!"


"Just scheduled an appointment to have the nexplanon removed out of my arm. Not only has this medicine completely destroyed my libido, it has put a complete strain on my relation due to my refusal for affection. I used to love affection and I was such a loving person. Now, I can't even stand to be touched. I'm so emotional and hormonal it's unreal. My mood changes so quickly. I go from cry to screaming to happy within ten minutes. Also my period has not stopped and it's so heavy I change my tampon atleast every hour. I have spent more money on tampons in the past three months than I have in my entire life of buying them seeing that I go through a box every two days. I spend about $75-$80 on tampons. I'd rather take my chances with condoms."


"I was on small military ships for 5 yrs. Used Transderm Scop ALOT. By far, it's the most effective seasickness medicine that I encountered; I tried a great deal of those other medicines. With all powerful meds, however, come serious side effects. The worst is that it made me feel generally weird and depressed - I cringe when I think of putting a patch on. It gave me dry mouth and a bad after-taste. Lastly, it blurred my vision slightly.

IF you time it right (put it on 4 hr before the heavy seas), you'll be seasick free. If you DON'T time it right (such as you exceed the 4 hr window b/c the heavy seas don't come rt away), you'll still have positive results, though not as effective. With it, I could concentrate and work well in any sea state."


"After struggling for years with mild depression and working with mental health professional and trying every non-drug way of feeling happier and nothing worked. Finally 8 weeks ago I decided to try fluoxetine. I was afraid to try this because of anecdotal evidence and the stigma of taking meds. l But it turned out to be one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I feel like myself. I am not a zombie or a loopy happy person. There are no weird side effects for me. I just feel HAPPY. It is so much easier to appreciate the many good things in my life. I wish I had done this years ago. If you are like me and can tolerate medicine, and have been struggling with feeling good about your life for years, maybe it's worth a try. :-)"


"This medicine really works for me. I lost 15 pounds in one month. Less cravings for sugar or snacks. Eating two protein shakes for breakfast and lunch (Medifast and/or Isagenyx) and a lean meat and green salad for dinner. Low carbohydrates and fat diet in general, plenty of veggies and lean meat or eggs. 30 mins of aerobic exercise a day. Like someone said, it's will power in a pill. The only side effect was a headache the first two days and Advil took care of it. I'm naturally a relaxed and happy person, but I do feel a general wellbeing and sleep better. I also felt a little more distracted than usual for a couple days at the beginning but after that nothing else. If you want to lose weight and feel better, try Belviq. Good luck to all!"


"Today is day 6 and my last day (1 tablet) of prednisone.  It is a miracle I guess.  I have absolutely no pain and before this administration of these drugs, I wondered whether life was worth the pain.

Back to the doctor to get results for 2nd round of blood tests but fibromyalgia certainly looks to be the culprit.  Wonder how long this great pain relief will last?"


"Told my doctor I wanted to try another pill after my old pill was giving me migraines during my placebo week. She said I could take this and skip the placebo week (and my period). I did have some break through bleeding 2-3 times, nothing as heavy a real period, no cramps. Didn't have any negative side effects. However noticed my breasts grew nearly a cup size. Can't complain."


"I've been using Topiramate for over a month now. I'm 50 years old, female and have hypothyroidism taking 150mcg of Synthroid daily. I suffered from increasing frequency and duration and intensity of migraines. In the past year the Immitrex wasn't working as it used to so my doctor prescribed Topiramate. I'm up to 50mg per day. The only side effect I've had is mild dry mouth. And no migraines. None. I went from 2 or 3 a week to ZERO migraines in over a month. I am very happy with this medication. The only reason I gave it a 9 is because I'm a tough scorer.  :)"


"I took it one hour after I had sex, 6 days later I bled lightly and thought I was spotting which scared the heck out of me. My period was 5 days late, but it came, and since it was my first time using Aftera or any type of birth control, it threw my period off which is what it is intended to do. It worked therefore it gets a 10 from me, I am 20 and 160lbs. PS: don't be stupid and continue to have unprotected sex after you take it because it won't protect against that!"


"Geodon has been working but not without it's side effects.  I have been on it for over 2 weeks now and having issues.  Get very tired during the day but up at night. Have the shakes, my eyes blink a lot.  My anxiety is up and I can not take my xanax, even 0.25mg makes me very sleepy.  It does help stabilize mood but I also do not have a thyroid so my system is very sensitive to side effects."


"I was quick to anger, severe mood swings would yell at my kids for the slightest things. I was ready to punch anybody that would make me mad and( it didn't take much!) I started with Cymbalta 30mg and I noticed a slight difference I was increased to 60 mg and I felt the change right away. I'm so calm and I'm back to being a happy mom. I take it at night because it would get me sleepy during the day if I take in the morning some of the side effects I've experienced have been dry mouth, lack of appetite, hot flashes, tiredness! I love this medicine it has changed my life. The relationship with my children is much much better too. I no longer have crying spells and I'm a much nicer person. Try Cymbalta."


"Although my labwork returned an ever-increasing positive note for the duration of the treatment, 3 months after treatment indicated I am one of the 4%.

Statistics be damned!"


"Overall, I would rate 7.5mg of Mirtazapine two hours before bed as an awesome remedy for severe to extreme Insomnia, with little to no side effects.

I had tried all kinds of sleep aids ranging from ambien to benzodiapines, with no effects. I am non to limited responder to Ativan and other benzos.

Mirtazapine works great for me, I get 7-9hrs of sleep, but only when I use the 7.5mg orally disintegrating tablets from Aurobindo. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT use the regular tablets. They had very limited effect on me.

Mirtazapine will cause some drowsiness if I do not get the full 9 hours of rest, or have to get up early. This is easily mitigated by vitamin b12/C powder.

Mirtazapine sleep feels natural and refreshing."


"I have used NuvaRing for 2 months now, and I LOVE IT.  I previously used Yaz and Balziva.  I was terrible at remembering to take my pills- so this was the perfect option.  I cannot ever feel it, and I never had it "fall out".  My partner can sometimes feel it during intercourse, but it doesn't bring discomfort.

An added benefit it... it makes my skin clear and radiant.  I previously used Accutance, to clear my mild breakouts-with no luck.  NuvaRing has completely cleared my skin and rid me of breakouts!"


"After trying Seasonique, Yaz, and Ortho-Lo, I am sooo relieved to find this pill. Side effects are minimal compared to the others and period is very light. I felt compelled to share my positive experience after reading so many negative ones. Give it a chance"


"Fastest working antidepressant I have ever tried, decreased my voracious appetite."


Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide

"I have taken other "specialty" migraine medicines with little results. Excedrin Migraine is identical to regular Extra Strength Excedrin. The combination of Acetaminophen/ Aspirin/ Caffeine/ Salicylamide is totally successful in limiting the effects of my migraines. As it is essentially Excedrin with the added Salicylamide, it indicates that the Salicylamide somehow enhances the pain reduction for migraines.

For any general headache, I use Excedrin. But as soon as I feel any indications of an oncoming migraine event, I take Acetaminophen/ Aspirin/ Caffeine/ Salicylamide tablets (PainAid, Pain Stopper) and it completely stops any migraine advancement at that point."


"I took Cymbalta for 1 year. It did help with my depression however, I became very lethargic and gained 25 lbs within 3 months. The weight gain scared me because I had never gained that much in such a short period of time. Also, I did have serious constipation with Cymbalta. If you can handle the wieght gain and constipation, I think Cymbalta is the medication to at least try, it does work-or it at least worked with my depression."


"I was in a MVA 2004 after which I had to have 6 spine surgeries and 3 total hip replacements and due for a forth. I'm in severe pain most of the time, its hard for me to walk around. When I take my pain medicine I'm able to move a lot better. It doesn't stop all the pain but it makes it bearable."


"man this s**t right here is the shit the best shit ever and I mean u take this pill and not only your pain goes away but so do ur problems and the sex is the s**t to for once the government actually  gave us something good not like crack and heroin my sweat shirts don't have cigarette burn holes(heroin) and im not at your gas station baggen for chang  and the best part about this drug all you tax payers pay for it and don't cost me a dime ( DA MEDICAL CARD BABBY) NOW GOOD LUCK GUYS O YA AND KIDZ DONT DO DRUGS"


"This drug might save your life. NEVER EVER USE IT UNLESS IT'S A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH!!!!!!!!!

Read about Fluoroquinolone toxicity. Cipro has given me massive mitochondrial DNA damage, hypoglycemia, and peripheral neuropathy. The FDA and even the manufacturers have released updated labels and MASSIVE WARNINGS, however they only did so in press releases and on twitter..... NOT by contacting the doctors directly who are getting kickbacks from prescribing these meds. It only takes a little research. Where you diagnosed with Firbomyalgia????...  Cipro toxicity can cause these symptoms giving the Doctor a false diagnosis."


"I have a history of kidney stones for more than 15 yrs already  . and this medication  is far the quickest n effective  ..highly recommended. ."


"Absolutely could not have survived the pain and inflammation without this drug.  It is gentle and safe enough to take 800mg with food. The liquid gels seem to work (gets into my system) much quicker than just plain ibuprofen."


"I started having acne problems after a series of surgeries. I tried many different things to get rid of my acne but nothing worked until I tried Differin. I've been using it for 2 years already and since then been acne free, I still use it at night on occasional acne breakouts and all disappear the next morning. Awesome acne medication !"