"I opted for Nexplanon after giving birth to my now 9 month old daughter. The first 7 months, I bled continually. This month I haven't had one at all. I have not gained weight in fact I am losing weight, and no problems with acne.  Only complaint was constant bleeding at first and my arm was real tender for a few wks in the beginning.  Oct 2016, will  be  my 3 yrs and I plan on getting it removed and a new one inserted."


"I slept well as a young adult, but by my mid forties I was only sleeping about 4 hours per night, and only 2 or 3 hours if I was under stress. It finally got to where I having a lot of anxiety, grinding my teeth at night (with a sore jaw in the morning), and even started showing symptons of ocd. I started Elavil (Brand name in Canada) 10mg at bedtime six years ago, and it has made my life so much better. I sleep a solid 6.5 hours every night, and feel great. The teeth grinding and the ocd symptoms both stopped within the first 2-3 weeks. It took a few days to start taking effect. I also had a slight tremor during that first few days only. I had a somewhat dry mouth for the first two years or so, but not at all now. 10mg still works for me.."


"I was given 7 monthly injections of Lupron, given to me at my PCP's office each month.  This was done for the fibroids I had and for the fact that I was on a plan to have an entire hysterectomy at the end of that 7 months. I bled very little really, but overall thats about the best thing I can say about that drug

After every injection I was an emotional basketcase before I could even get back to my car from the doctors office--emotional to the hilt.   I'd go home and then...become lost in my own surroundings in my own home.  I would not recommend anyone who's planning on having a hysterectomy to use this 'pre-surgery' drug. Ever.  I mean, its hard enough to have to get a hysterectomy to begin with, then make it harder on yourself?"


"I had the worst migraine of my life for three days. I felt like I'd tried everything possible. Nothing touched the pain. It was blinding. My husband brought me the Goodies powder. It was awful tasting, but within a half hour my migraine was gone. It's a miracle. I'm grateful."


"This was the first birth control pill I was ever put on. It was great for that purpose (controlling birth) but caused me to have WEEK LONG periods. Seriously, bleeding for 7 days straight. It was terrible so I got switched to a form of Loestrin. I never had issues with acne on this medication which was great, so definitely good for that. Maybe it was just me but I had to get off of it because the week-long periods were so terrible. Going to try mononessa next because I have bad acne right now. Wish I could go back to this expect I cannot deal with the periods it gave me..."


"Simponi has helped my symptoms tremendously. I did not have to take methotrexate along with this. I am very happy to be almost pain free. But I do notice maybe psoriasis beginning on my scalp."


"Started Cymbalta, but also started gabapentin at the same time. Not sure which drug has caused some relief with the intense cold and pain feeling in my feet. It seems most folks are having problems with hot feelings along with pain in their feet. My feet are freezing.

I'm 46 and my wife and I had a great sexual relationship. The Cymbalta has totally killed my libido and ability to get or maintain an erection. She's supportive, but I can't keep on with this diminished sex drive.

I'm so tired of every med having such terrible side effects and it seems doc's just don't get it...."


"I got the Nexplanon on April 10, 2013. So I've been on it for 8 months. I was warned about the side effects and that some woman's periods go away. The day after it was implanted, my period stopped and my arm ached for a few days. For two or three months I had very light periods that started on the 10th of each month. No joke. Then my periods disappeared for a few months. Which was awesome!!! The past few months I have had my normal period. Other than randomly not having periods or having my periods and my arm sometimes aches, I have had no scary side effects. I definitely recommend it."


"3 years at home has been a relief for me. Needle area sites takes about 2 hours to disappear. 10 grams per week of Hizentra keeps my level normal and I have not had any infections or illness. The cream is applied 15 minutes
before the needles and very smooth going in."


"I have been on this birth control for about three months. Although my periods are shorter, I have had really bad side effects. It has made me very moody, I have had really bad headaches, and I have experienced major hair loss. It freaked me out and I switched back to my prior birth control."


"Helped with my cramping and had no spotting but gave me large cystic acne. It took me several months before I realized desogen was the cause of the acne but once I stopped taking it, it went away."


"I am 75 year old and have taken Clonazepam 0.5 mg tablet for about 4 years for restless legs and insomnia. I take 1/2 of the tablet every night, along with vitamin D and magnesium & Aleve for arthritis pain. It has been very effective for me, it lets me sleep with no hangover but I do have vivid dreams every night, not nightmares though.. On occasion I have taken a full tablet but I keep them cut in half and usually only need the 1/2 dose. My new doctor is taking me off of them and putting me on Mirapex for restless legs and melatonin to sleep. Melatonin has never helped before but I will try again."


"I was told that this would cause gastroparisis, and it has. 7th week on it and it is so bad that I can't sleep. Bloated abdomen and sharp cramping pain in upper abd. No appreciable impact on daily blood sugar. No wt loss, rather a gain. Muscle tightness in heck and head, leading to headaches.

I was doing ok with daily victoza but insurance wouldn't cover it and made me switch."


"I started taking Benicar HCT six years ago. I have no side effects from taking this medication. My first prescription for 30 tablets cost me $75.00. My refill cost me $183.00 for the same quantity of pills. The medicine has increased in price 2.4 times since I have been taking it. Usually pharmaceutical companies decrease the cost gradually over time of the product, but price of Benicar has increased by leaps and bounds. Very difficult to handle due to my income."


"Im 20 and Im on week 4( 2 pills in the morning and 2 at night) i am 16 pounds down already. I am experiencing mild nausea, but it's only when I eat certain things. Once I throw up, I feel much better. I am trying to include more fruit into my diet to compensate for the food I have been throwing up. I have heard these symptoms don't last but 2 weeks max. If they last longer than that, I'm going to go back to the 2 pills in the morning and 1 at night since I did good during that. This pill has been great at eliminating my cravings. No constipation or headaches so far."


"I had gone through 2 doctors, and 2 different prescriptions before going to a third doctor and getting these drops, They worked great for me, however, I developed another infection in my other ear and so far these drops are doing nothing for the second infection. And as for the cost, I don't know about States... but in Canada it's around $60 without a plan and I got it for $7.47 with my plan."


"Following a knee replacement surgery, I had breakthrough pain (I had a nerve block in place) the first night that was about a 9 out of 10. I was not due for my oral meds at the time but for some reason, I was eligible to receive an IV dose of Dilaudid. I would say within one minute, the pain was minimal and I was able to get some sleep. It did make me drowsy. I've never had it before or since, but absolutely credit it with some major pain relief the one time it was administered. It's a shame that we have to almost beg for pain meds and often are made to feel like drug seekers when we do. I'm still on the recovery path for the surgery and have been using an oral med. Next will be ibuprofen, then nothing, I hope."


"I'm 23 and I never had acne in high school until I stopped taking my birth control due to health conditions. I started back on it and acne came on with a vengeance. No matter what I did if I was on or off BC the acne never stopped flaring up. Some days were good and my face & back clear but I was tired of battling not looking in the mirror and being happy. I tried minocycline. I'm not going to say it didn't work because it HELPED. Acne still horrible. First month, some dryness, second month more dry, nosebleeds and cystic acne popped up. I'm finishing my 3rd month and more of my friends say my face is looking AMAZING. Can't wait to finish treatment. Patience is key for this medication for sure!!"


"After trying Vesicare, Enablex and Gelnique, I was giving up.  My doctor suggested trying this one...Sanctura. I saw results the very next day. I can not only sleep through the night, I am no longer running to get to the toilet in the morning. I've only been on it 5 days. No side effects yet.  But I also take stool softeners. No dry mouth...no sleepiness.  I also have given up caffeine at the same time I began this pill. Not sure if that helped as well, but I am now very happy!"


"I have been on Lunesta for approximately 10 years. Lunesta has it's ups and downs, but my doctor suggested trying something that was not a hypnotic. So, I stopped Lunesta for one month and went on 15, and then 20 mg of Belsomra. As best I can describe it, the Beslomra was interesting. Interesting, in that when I could fall asleep, it did feel much more natural. I would also wake up in the morning feeling tired and just wanting to lay in bed and relax. That is not a bad thing. However, it simply would not put me to sleep on most nights. Moreover, the tiredness feeling I experienced tended to linger all day. It was not a drugged feeling, but just a tiredness I could not shake.  So, I went back to Lunesta.  Not perfect, but does it's job well!"


"I have gained so much weight, and I can't seem to lose it.... I've tried everything. I am always keeping headaches and mood swings. The only good thing about it is, no periods."


"Exceedingly dry mouth causing broken sleep and frequent drinks, blood sugar ebbs and reduced stamina, encourages me to eat up to five times a day. Osteoarthritis worsens with the dryness however mentally stable. Wary of this drug being only a stop gap and apprehensive what's next on the medication menu as all have unbearable side effects."


"I started the medication on 1/8/2016 as directed weighed myself this morning with the scale down scale and it said that I lost 21 pounds in less than 2 weeks"


"Fantastic. I use to suffer with nasty migranes that would leave me in bed, in too much pain to even cry. I use zomig rapi-melt 2.5mg. It takes between 20-40 mins to work, at any stage of the attack, and clears all symptoms."


"I moved out to Arizona 6 years ago. Since then I have had difficulty transitioning from the Midwest to the southwest. I struggled keeping a job and maintaining any relationships due to my depression and anxiety. I tried Prozac , but had to many highs and lows. After 5 years, I finally got relief. Doctor put me on Zoloft. Zoloft has been a miracle drug for me. I have maintained the same job for over a year and have been in a munogonus  relationship with my boyfriend. I sleep better and don't think so much. My family is so happy for me that i got the help i needed and we get along better. My thoughts would go into turmoil before and I would think the worst of everything then get stuck in a rut. It was hell."


"Omg my vagina was on fire!!! On day 2 :( this is a torture! I rather give birth without epidural, so unbearable the burning. I took Motrin, I applied ice pack and vagisil maximum strength, finally calmed down after 2 hours. I really really really hope after 3rd day it goes away."


"I have really bad asthma and nothing seemed to help.  I recently started taking Singulair and my asthma has improved unbelievably.  No more wheezing and severe headaches.  I feel like a new person."


"At first, i thought this was great.  Same as Yaz, good for menstrual regulation.  However, after three months, I felt like I was losing my mind.  I was moody, depressed, anxious, irritable, and felt completely crazy.  My friends and co-workers started noticing my mood swings too.  I stayed on the med because it was fully covered, whereas Yaz costs a significant amount more.  Recently I switched back to Yaz and couldn't be feeling better.  I feel like my normal self again.   I would rather spend the extra money on the name brand than ever go through that feeling again."


"No relief."


"I have been on the NuvaRing for one week. I came off of Tri Sprintec. I was so hormonally messed up from going to a combination pill to an estrogen only back to a combination. I bloated out and looked like 6 months pregnant. So I got off all birth control for one month and inserted the NuvaRing when my period started. I have been constantly nauseous with no appetite at all. I also have SEVERE diarrhea. I'm still going to give it a try for another month to see if those side effects wear off. Every time I start a new Birth control pill I get sick to the stomach. So this must be the case. I love it's convenience. I have no other side effects."


"I started using the patch when I was about 9 and using it now. I'm 13. I was in the lowest classes and now I'm in the highest class in my grade. I used to have to sit in my room for 4 1/2 hours until I finished my homework. It got so bad sometimes that I didn't even finish my homework because It was getting too late. I couldn't hangout with friends. Now it only takes me about 30 mins to an hour to finish. This patch helps me throughout the day. I only use it on weekdays when I'm at school because I only use it when I have to finish a task. But during school I find my stomach rumbling in classes. I ate breakfast every morning, and tried to eat lunch but I loose my appetite. I find myself sweating during class also from not eating in the day."


"For the past few years, my friends all made fun of me for how many naps I took.  Eventually, I was not able to leave very far from my house lest I get a sleep attack and need to lay down immediately.  I've slept everywhere - from the bathroom floor at my work (before I was fired for leaving early so many times to sleep) to friends cars during the middle of the day.  After FINALLY getting a narcolepsy diagnosis (good luck getting insurance to pay without it - even the Patient Assist Program won't send you meds unless your diagnosis is documented) I am now experiencing how normal people must live.  As long as I take the Provigil at the exact times I need to (100mg at 8am, noon, 4pm) I can work, making me feel like an asset to society again."


"I was in a major depression: I had considerable lethargy, anxiety, weight loss, racing thoughts that I could not seem to turn off and I felt suicidal. I couldn't make the smallest of decisions. I was terrified to drive and I've been driving for over 30 years! I also had great difficulty performing even the simplest of tasks- some things I could not do at all!  After about a month I noticed tremendous relief. It was like a huge cloud had been lifted and that  I had been pulled out of a 'huge hole'!  I definitely feel Cymbalta saved MY life."


"I started this birth control because other birth controls were either not working for my acne or giving me bad cramps. I wanted to quit after week 8. I was moody all the time, my appetite grew, and it really did nothing for my acne. My boyfriend thought I was pregnant it was getting so bad. I am now on my period with the worst cramps I've ever had, they started at least 2 days before my actual period and I feel like I have bipolar disorder. One minute I am crying over not having tea, the next I am happy and bubbly like nothing was ever wrong. I am changing back to a previous birth control as soon as possible."


"I've been on Topamax for almost 2 months now. My migraines were out of control and this has definitely helped them some and I'm extremely grateful for that. However, the side effects hit me really really hard! In the beginning, the pins and needles in my hands and feet were so, so bad. I would wake up in the middle of the night yelling about how bad my feet hurt, because they woke me up. I had trouble touching things and picking things up because of the pins and needles in my hands (and occasionally still do). And for a while I was really, really spacey and slurred a lot of words and couldn't hold a conversation or do much of anything. I go back to the doctor soon for my follow up appointment, so I guess we'll see what happens."


"I read the reviews on Champix and thought maybe my experience maybe helpful to someone. I stopped smoking for 2 months cold turkey and experienced nearly every side effect listed by people as being caused by Champix.  Could these be possibly caused by nicotine withdrawal ?? And not the drug?? Cold turkey, l suffered anxiety, low mood, felt like time was standing still, difficulty concentrating, headaches, irritability, insomnia, vivid dreams that actually seemed real, restless legs, gastric disturbances and tingling of my hands and feet and cravings. I found lots of water and making myself exercise helped. Starting Champix today and nicotine patches as recommended by my Dr."


"PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS! I bought the generic brand and I am itching like crazy as of right now and I am bleeding and I am burning inside. It hurts to pee so much I literally am wanting to cry! Please do not ever use this."


"Effexor XR treated my depression very well. It relieved me of the despair that kept me from leading a productive life. On the other hand, I felt an inability to feel strong emotion of any kind. I didn't get excited by anything, I didn't laugh in funny movies or cry in sad movies. I felt generally good, but also felt that I was missing out on something. I quit Effexor cold turkey - NOT a good idea - and experienced terrible withdrawal symptoms. Don't expect to come off this medicine easily, though it is possible. As a side note, I experienced intensely vivid dreams while taking Effexor, dreams that made absolutely no sense. I gave up telling anyone about them because they thought I was lying."


"Have used Multaq for almost 2 years. No side effects. I have noticed life is good (normal. Thank you Multaq."


"klonopin has definitely given me my life back!"


"Been on and off Prozac for depression. Very effective for turning negative thoughts into positive ones, increased energy and motivation to get things done and get through the day, less fatigue from stress and worry, better sleep at night, better appetite, able to cope with life's stressors, feel like spending more time with friends and family and doing activities when not depressed, more social/talkative when not depressed, increased confidence when not feeling anxious or depressed. In better health, feel more in control of my life, more optimistic and positive."


"I'm on Day 4.  My sinus infection is much better, but the diarrhea and upset stomach are bad. "


"I am 24 and had Nexplanon put in around January of 2016. The first year was fantastic. Normal period, light bleeding. This year has been awful! I was depressed all of the time, sore boobs, feeling fluttering pregnancy movements in my belly, acne all of the time and I had a very heavy 8 wk long period before I had enough. Told my doctor to take it out ASAP. At the time of having it taken out is when my doc told me it TRICKS your body into thinking its pregnant. Thats why all of the symptoms are so terrible! I've been 3 weeks without it and I'm still working to get my energy back. Period is back to normal. Ladies, beware. Just do your homework."


"This is the only drug doctors recommend for sarcoidosis. The side-effects of other heavy-duty immune suppressant drugs are considered worse than the sarcoidosis symptoms. It's a dual edged sword. It does reduce inflammation and makes breathing easier but it also has permanent effects. For me it permanently reduced thyroid function, increased puffiness in face, overall weight gain, insomnia and overall muscle stiffness to the point of spasms. "


"I have been on Pristiq for 6 days now. I am feeling better, but still have nausea and dizzy but it's getting better. I have never been on any kind of medicines except antibiotics.  I am also still tense but hope that will go away soon.  Reading all of the comments have helped."


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"Wow, on my second use I had total control.  Now I can stretch out our love sessions and let her REALLY enjoy it. We love it."


"I've tried many antipsychotics in the past like Risperdal, Geodon, Abilify, Saphris and Seroquel. My favorite has to be Seroquel. Latuda compared to all atypical antipyschotics is better tolerated than most second generation atypicals and it doesn't have the drawback of extreme akethisia like Geodon. Also glucose and lipids levels changes where compared to that of placebo so I'm happy to say this purchase was worth it."


"I've been on Xanax for over half a year now and it has really been a life saver on a lot of occasions. If it wasn't for these Xanax's I think I wouldn't have made it through because it's like they save me from having a heart attack or stroke and dying or at least that's what it feels like to me. Thank goodness for this kind of medicines."


"I'm in my third week of Victoza, 2nd week at 1.2.  Also take Actos once daily.  No side effects except loss of appetite and fill up quickly.  No weight loss and no dramatic drop in blood sugar readings.  I'm sticking with it for a while.  All of the positive reviews give me hope."


"I've been on this pill for 3 months and I've gained 10 pounds. I'm bloated the first two weeks of my pills. It's terrible. I always start in the middle of my row of my active pills and my period is long. Like 8 days. Not happy. I'm calling to switch. I switched from Minastrin Fe which was terrible too."


"Second time taking this medication.  The first for an upper respiratory infection this time a tooth infection.  First time I took the medicine I had the worst stomach pains and diarrhea. Read online that eating probiotic yogurt before you take the med no stomach pains will happen ...IT WORKS! Had no problem the rest of the week.

This time my dentist prescribed for a tooth infection.  Well, I didn't realized it was the same devil medicine from before. Took the pill, ate waffle house, puked 1.5 hours later.  Took a nap. Stomach feels a little better but still a little queasy"


"This is the best migraine medicine I have tried.  It has been the only migraine medication to work on my migraines and with an immediate result. It works most of the time, but not always.  Restated, I have never had a migraine medication work."


"I'm a 62 year old male and have been smoking since I was 19. For the past 20  years pack a day. Tried to quit before, cold turkey. Tried the patch 3x... Wellbutrin last time. PCP had prescribed Chantix before and I chickened out on using it.

Am now 8 weeks on Chantix. Last smoke was at the end of the first week. Have not smoked since Quit Day... and haven't had an awful lot of urge to smoke either.  I'll sometimes now forget to take my pill until 9-10am when I remember it ... same in the evening... which means if I wake up at 2am.  I am AWAKE.  Bummer.  So definitely need to remember the evening pill at 6pm ... which is when I get my daily phone call from Get Quit.

Just picked up my 3rd month of Chantix."


"Been using in alternating with Xanax for 15 years, and there are times I would (and sometimes did) end up in the hospital without it."


"Very effective for treating respiratory allergy symptoms & congestion. But the side effect of prostate swelling limits its use."


"I did a lot of research on different birth controls prior and Nuvaring seemed to be the best. So I gave it a try. I'm taking it to control my hormonal mood swings and acne. The first 3 days, my sex drive was through the roof, mood swings gone but bloating instantly but then 5 days - a week later, bloating, depressed, angry mood swings, acne has gotten 10x worse especially on my back, weight/water gain, and now a week and half later I have cramps randomly. I also have been eating like crazy and crazy food at night and junk food. So basically its like I'm on my period! I'm going to give it another week or two until my cycle then I'll stop taking it.

"


"I am 52 years old I've struggled my entire life with anxiety phobias depression intrusive racing thoughts etc I was diagnosed with PTSD MDD and panic disorder. I have tried every kind of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants. Sometimes with absolutely horrible side effects. I am disabled with disc and bone disease my pain doctor added amitriptyline to my meds. I never would have imagined my pain doctor giving me a drug that could change my whole life, especially at my age. I gave up on  finding a medication that really helped. I have been home bound for the past 3 years I have become a recluse. Now, I look forward to getting out of the house! I actually feel happy!  THANK GOD!!!! AND IT'S ONLY $4 CASH !"


"I started this about a week and half ago and I haven't had any nausea a little dizziness or more of an off balance feeling. Went to the doctor today and am already down 6 pounds! She upped my dose to the 1.2 and after reading the reviews I am a little worried with the side affects seeing how they didn't really affect till they increased in the dose. My sugar has seen a little decrease but still needs some work. My appetite has also decreased. Thanks for all the reviews it helped me a lot!"


"I've been on this BC for 3 years now. I would not recommend it to anyone because the side effects are horrible. Periods are very irregular and last a really long time when I do get them. I get really bad headaches and pains in my arm. I've gained a lot of weight since on this BC and have been on others in the past but this is by far the worst one."


"71 y/o male, been on Apriso for 17 months.  Was on Asacol, PRN,  since 1st dx of "Crohn's colititis"  in '03, refined to Crohn's, with stricture @ splenic flexure (caecum) in 2013.  In June drove 4000+ miles without butt cushion and have exacerbated hemorrhoids with minor bleeding X3 mos.  Saw anesthesia yesterday and ECG looked better than 40 years ago, but worried about H&H (rectal bleeding), liver and kidney enzymes (long terms NSAIDS) and C-reactive protein (indicative of autoimmune antecedents).  If labs are OK, will go next week for UGI endo (1st time), and bottom peek, with possible repair of hemis.  My Apriso co pay went from $47 to $169/mo.(donut hole) and I wonder if we might switch back to Asacol?"


"I had been on the pill for nearly a year before deciding I should find an alternative form of birth control since I had trouble taking the pill on time and every day. I decided to get the Skyla IUD because my doctor kind of talked me into it, but when I brought up my fear of the IUD embedding into my uterine muscles she said she had never heard of such a thing, which seemed sketchy because I had personally known people it had happened to but I still went along with scheduling my insertion appointment. I went in for the insertion and it was a very quick process. Worst pain I've ever felt and I have a high pain tolerance. Cramps and spotting on and off thus far, but I love this IUD! Definitely worth the short 15 mins of pain"


"For 30 years I have struggled to quit smoking. I quit smoking in 7 weeks with Chantix!!! I feel free!"


"I'm on day 3, have had a glass of wine the past couple of days and have not had any crazy drug interactions? I felt a little hot sweat but that's it! I'm hopeful I'll be completely fine. I only have 2 more days to go."


"Was in an accident and have really bad whip lash pain in back, shoulder, and hands. This literally knocked me out and in this situation work superbly, only downside is the sleepiness."


"I have experienced severe sinus nasal congestion and the resulting headaches for over 10 years. I have basically tried everything out there, and Drixoral is the only medication that works for me. I too agree-- please put Drixoral back on the market!"


"I have debilitating seasonal allergies, to the point where my eyes swell up completely.  Doctors kept saying take zyrtec, take claritin, nasonex, etc.  Nothing made even a dent in the symptoms, even benadryl barely helped.  When I was finally prescribed xyzal it completely changed allergy season for me.  I feel like I have no allergies at all (almost a problem because I forget to take my meds).  Anyone who is miserable during allergy season should seriously consider xyzal."


"I took one tablet in the morning and I was fine until the afternoon. In the afternoon I had a debilitating headache and could not function. The pain spread to the back of my neck. I could hardly move. Then to top it all off, I started feeling nauseous. I lied down on the couch and stay still but I still threw up."


"2 days taking phentermine 37.5 and I feel great. I am 5'10 and 40 years old- starting weight 224.8 and two days later I at 218.0lbs. I'm under doctors care while taking these and she has me taking them for 2 months maybe 3. The only side effects for me is dry mouth and the first day taking them a little blurry vision only lasting 1 min. My appetite has completely vanished and its easy making the right food choices.  My goal weight is around 170.  I have a very positive outlook now that I can do this and will start exercising 3 days a week."


"Got this prescribed to me when I had a bug a few months back. Recently I have had recurring Clostridium Difficile (infection in the stomach) for a few months. I take Promethazine when I feel nauseated and it always works in about half an hour. It makes me extremely tired, but its worth it if it combats the nausea. That being said, it doesn't work for any stomach ailment other than nausea (pain, cramping, bloating). I love knowing it's around just in case I need it. (PS if you are really going to throw up, it will come out the other end after promethazine.)"


"Took Ranexa for a short period and experienced severe urinary symptoms. After being examined by a Nephrologist, I was found to have an acute kidney failure. He immediately took me off Ranexa - and with long and disciplined treatment I was brought back to "almost normal" kidney function. However, it is clear from my regular blood tests over several years that Ranexa has caused lasting kidney damage which shows evidence of being permanent.."


"Great for dental pain. Toradol was better than the narcotics prescribed (Lortab) for managing the pain."


"I am on my second pack of zarah and I started taking the pill because of my acne. My family says my acne has gotten a little better but I don't see much of a difference. Some side effects I found are that I am extremely unmotivated and tired. Being an elite athlete I am struggling with exercising and just want to sleep all day. I also only crave junk food. This may be mental but I usually love fruits and vegetables but I feel like throwing up just thinking about eating them. I hope I can snap out of it and get back to my life."


"This is an amazing medicine and I lost 42 lbs on it but maybe that's also why I'm this crazy now because I barely eat anything and it needs to be taken with food to be absorbed properly and I don't eat enough or exercise, which I need to start doing but I hate the fact that it makes me not enjoy eating and plus I need to take it with food. I wish it was like Risperdal and I don't need to take it with food but Risperdal didn't work for me. "


"The first day I took this medicine I was disturbed because suddenly I noticed the itching and indigestion followed after dinner. Could not get a wink of sleep because I kept getting up because of acid reflux that kept me trying to clear my voice. Beware and see your Doctor immediately."


"Had BV and prescribed 2 pills a day for 7 days. Cannot drink alcohol for 10 days which sucks but worth it to be healthy again. I tried the gel before and was messy and didn't work. This pill makes me feel nauseous especially at night time. Bad headaches and tired 24/7 I can barely make myself get up and out of the house. I forgot to take 2 twice a day so had to take them longer than the 7 days. I think it worked, hope it is gone for good. I also have no appetite nothing sounds good to eat. Force yourself to eat something when u take it and coat the pill before putting in your mouth the taste is horrible like no pill I've ever had before, I dipped mine in random foods to avoid taste (frosting, pudding, peanut butter is a good one)."


"MY EXPERIENCE with Effexor XR vs Prozac

1) EXR eliminates ALL PANIC ATTACKS

2) Prozac eliminates ALL OBSESSIVE THINKING

3) Prozac made me sleep like a fat cat even tho I RARELY ate, and I gained a ton of weight when I was only 106 lbs to start.

4) EXR did not cause me weight gain (or loss) however it made me very irritable and I caught myself clenching my jaw all day, however had a lot more energy than Prozac.

5) BOTH meds I used over 12 weeks to make a fair comparison.

6) I saw a bio-identical hormones therapist to see what's going on.  No clear cut answers.  So here is my thought.  You're a normal person being a normal life with a normal energy level. You take Prozac and Wham! You're  sleeping 10 hours a day............................."


"I just had Mirena inserted a few days ago. The insertion was not as painful as I had expected, mainly uncomfortable. I had it put in as a reliable contraceptive after my first baby was born. My OB told me numerous times that the mirena is recommended for women who have already had children. I have no complaints about it so far. There was some pretty bad cramping after it was first inserted for maybe 10 minutes. But that's kind of a given considering something is being placed into your cirvix hole.."


"I used this product in combination with Aczone prescribed by the dermatologist. I'm very disappointed. The acne didn't improve at all. I have the impression that this gel worsen the skin. I have stopped using it after 2 weeks."


"Diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in Aug 2014 and had 6 months of chemo and 6 weeks of radiotherapy. Have been taking anastrazole for approximately 17 months  and have noticed I get very tired, sore joints and thinning hair.  Has anyone else experienced hair loss?"


"Valacyclovir worked extremely well on the pain, blisters, burning and itching, but the nausea and headache were just as extreme.  I could only take the valacyclovir for 2 days, then decided the pain was more bearable than the constant nausea.  My doctor is going to try famciclovir and see if I do any better with the side effects."


"Was taking 100mgs but was slow moving all day. Causes confusion and difficulty with short memory. Cut down to 50 mgs a day. Been on Topamax for a year. Still about the same side effects. Still get migraine every week too. Think time to ween off the pill popping."


"Works great for the heartburn. Received a sample from the Doctor and took it for 10 days no problem till day 9/10. Started with terrible abdominal pain, gas, and diarrhea. Still have diarrhea about an hour after I eat and first thing in the morning. Stopped taking the medicine about 5 days ago. Will have to go back to the Protonix and deal with the breakthrough heartburn. The difference between Protonix and Dexilant is that the Dexilant has a short acting and long acting medication in it to prevent break through heartburn."


"Great for "resetting" at bedtime when feeling a little upswing with Bipolar.  I have noticed after a day of being a little up, the Klonopin drops the intensity and brain energy nicely to allow for rest and relaxing.  I do notice that if I don't take it, because I may not feel like I need it one night, that it is harder to get to sleep.  I also have experienced some short term memory loss when taking 1.5 mg (3 x .5 mg) the next day.  It has also helped me with anxiety when depressed.  Great drug!"


"Just had it inserted today, and holy crap the pain. it was a 15/10 when she put it in. I came home and threw up from the pain. After napping with a heating pad i felt a million times better though. Even though the pain was awful, I'd do it again if it means not having to worry about BC for 3 years."


"I struggled with severe anxiety and panic attacks since I was in early adolescence. I have also been through almost all the SSRI's which make my depression worse and did nothing for my anxiety. I had lost all hope until my Doctor suggested I start on clonazepam 1mg x 2 daily and it was finally something that worked. He increased to 1mg x 3 daily and have been doing great on it. "


"So, I've been on birth control since I was like 16 years old - I'm 24 now. I started taking Loestrin 24 fe for a while, which I loved! Then I tried out the Depo shot, that was cool as well. Got back on Loestrin 24 fe since it's holy grail for me! Never had any problems with this birth control. I stopped taking it for a while, then of course, it was discontinued. Now here's Minastrin 24 fe. Well, I began taking this medicine and would become so ill that I wanted to cry literally every day for about an hour. Not only that, but the mint taste makes me very nauseous to this day and it's been 6 months. I've lost all attraction to my boyfriend after starting this pill.  IT SUCKS!"


"I absolutely hate the depo shot. A few years ago I was on depo but was receiving the doses completely wrong. My doctor was having me take the shot once a month. After a year and a half of bad luck trying to get pregnant I finally did and had my daughter in June of this year. I received my first shot in August. The first w weeks I was fine and had no bleeding then it all started with some spotting here and there. Some days I wouldn't have it and then I would go back to spotting and then full on bleeding. I have been bleeding for the past 2 months and I can't stand it. I don't have my life anymore. No sex drive, moody, always hungry. I will never get depo again and I don't recommend it to anyone."


"I was switched to ortho tri cyclen lo but the pharmacy gave me this birth control claiming it was the same thing, i have been on it for almost 2 weeks and I've had all sorts of side effects. I've had nausea and vomitting, blurry vision, trouble concentrating, itchiness, dryness, zero libido, recently i've experience episodes of anxiety what i believe, high blood pression, high heart rate then drops to normal vital signs. It's just been an awful 2 weeks so far. I don't think i can handle continuing the pack."


"Having osteoarthis,fibromyalgia,osteoporosis along with RA this medication is a wonder drug for me.I take the mythlpred 4mg pak.It gives me the relief to be able to live a normal life even it is for 2 to 3 months at a time,"


"Started taking this medication about a week ago for Sciatica related pain, I had L5-L6 back surgery 10 years ago and get flare ups of pain from post surgery. It has helped the pain a fair bit, I still feel the right buttock pain when driving my car but other types of sittings is much better. The side effects are not so good, ablot of bloating. I feel like I have a balloon in my tummy; upset stomach; light headed and dizzy. With having vertigo in the past its hard to tell if is Vertigo or the medication.  Doctor wanted me to try it for 2 weeks but will go see him today after 1 week and have a chat with him about it. My dosage is 2 pills per day with food 50MG. I will ask if taking 1 per day may be and idea and who knows it may be enough?"


"I have suffered from severe underarm perspiration for many years. I would only wear tops that were black or white. Even through many layers of clothing, my shirt stains under my arms were terrible. I would worry that people could see my sweat, and that would make me sweat even MORE. This product is AMAZING! I never thought it would be this easy to get rid of the problem! Just follow the instructions on the bottle, and your life will be SO MUCH BETTER! Sometimes it feels like it is warm in my underarm area and I freak out that I am sweating, but when I look there is nothing there! This is an incredible product... VERY highly recommended!"


"I've been on this medicine for about 3 years. I haven't expirenced anything unusual...I initially started taking it for irregular periods (I'd only get 11 days between each, which sucked) and to maybe clear up my acne. It definitely got me regular, although didn't help much with acne, it didn't make it worse or change the current condition.  It has worked 100% of the time for me, even with not being perfect while taking it.  It's a great contraceptive if you're good at remembering to take it everyday...(Which I'm not sometimes) so I'm currently in the transition of trying out the nuvaring, it has one different hormonal ingredient then sprintec, but I'm not too concerned the side effects will be any different (if any at all)."


"I get situational panic attacks in high stress meetings or interviews - these started a few years ago.

My doctor prescribed me 10mg of Propranolol to take 10-30 minutes before meetings, speeches, etc. This calms me down, stops me worrying about the possibility to have a panic attack, and makes me a much calmer person.  Having a pill on me at all times in case the situation arises has given me such confidence that I won't have an attack now that I rarely get them anymore."


"I have been using Levemir for seven years now and find it to be a very user friendly, but as commented above I have found that a steady increase in dosage is needed to keep the effectiveness of the medicine."


"I am currently on Buspirone 7.5mg twice daily for postpartum anxiety. I've only been taking it for about a week and I, and my husband, can already see a dramatic improvement. I'm not too fond of the dizziness that I experience when I take it with no food, but it never lasts too long."


"Used as directed for six months and saw no results whatsoever. Don't waste your money."


"I've been on Saxenda for 10 day, now on 1.2 dose.  No nausea, but a little heartburn and burping and thirsty.  Haven't lost a pound yet.  I'm going to keep goining.  Insurance does not cover this...."


"I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well as degenerative disc disease/arthritis in my cervical spine. I was given several different meds, eventually ending up with 50mg of tramadol. I recently had spinal fusion in my neck and have been in OxyContin/oxycodone and have had good post op pain relief, but little to no effect on my fibro symptoms. I've been asking my doctor for tramadol for several weeks (I'm 9 weeks post op) and he has said I wasn't ready for that weak a medication yet. Finally today he agreed to take me off of oxycodone and let me get back to tramadol for my main pain, which is fibromyalgia. It does not make me sleepy like oxycodone and it controls the pain in my legs/hips that just doesn't get relieved from oxy."


"Flolan is great as a cure alone, I felt the best while taking Flolan. Although sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. Flolan comes with a lot of problems. It is tedious and cumbersome, it is given intravenously over 24 hours and that in itself is a major disadvantage. It requires a pump that feeds the medicine all day all night. The pouches that contain the medicine must be replaced every night and a spare must be carried on the patient at all times. They must be kept on ice to retain the effectiveness of the medicine. Flolan also has a short shelf life requiring that every night you switch pouches you must mix the solution for another pouch by hand. "


"I took 7 temazepam 30 milligrams and I still can't sleep."


"I am a 37yr woman diagnosed with ADHD. 1st try with Ritalin made me feel overwhelmed, sad, uncontrollable spurts of crying for no reason, tired. Dr. switched me to Straterra. It's only my fist week, but had to share. Ok, 1st the "bad": mild headache, SUPER DRY mouth, hot and sweaty, weird tingly sensation that comes in waves. Feels like my hair on my arms and head is crawling and tingly and cool for a few seconds and goes away. Clenching my jaw. No noticable improvement with racing thoughts or concentration as of yet. Now the "good": This pill should be called "Lady Viagra", lol! That cool, tingly, hair crawling sensation is AMAZING when being intimate. Everything is more intense and indescribably WONDERFUL...and I have been married 10yrs!"


"Absolutely and utterly, awful. I wouldn't recommended this to anybody. I had the implant in for 5 days and suffered a very severe panic attack which led me to the hospital, it was very scary. After this I suffered awful, awful physical symptoms such as: weakness in limbs, extreme dizziness (vertigo symptoms) sickness, my whole body even went numb at one point! I've been on and off anti depressants which made things worse until I went back to the family planning and asked if it's this that's causing it of course 'no no!! absolutely not' went to my doctor who told me 'you need to have that removed'. A week after having it out and I'm starting to feel myself again, I'm not saying don't have it but I'm not saying have it either, it's awful."


"This created very messy and uncomfortable stools, but any relief was better than none at all. But I am a college student who works out regularly and eats pretty decently. I had 2 allergic reactions and the second one was a lot worse. My lips and tongue were numb, my chest was tight, and I had to run across campus to find Benadryl. It wasn't fun. NEVER ignore signs of a possible reaction."


"Love it. Dont have any side effects, acne has disappeared. I'm really happy with it."


"Xyrem has changed my life.  For the first time, I can awaken from sleep feeling refreshed.  For the first time, I can achieve a deep sleep.  The quality of sleep that I get while on Xyrem is a miracle.  Before Xyrem, I used to sleep extremely light all night long, while waking dozens of times and tossing and turning.  Between constant REM (dreaming) and spurts of very light sleep, I was so exhausted in the morning and I could barely function during the day.  Also, I had a hard time with falling to sleep at night.  And trying to maintain a set sleep schedule was nearly impossible."


"Since starting this pill, I've had a three week cycle, major breakouts, mood swings, and lack of appetite. I've only been on it one month, but that was enough."


"After reading all of the reviews, I was very scared about the insertion pain. I have been on skyla for about 2.5 weeks now. The pain was short lived (strong pinch), maybe 20 seconds. After 5-10minutes of being in the room, I left with 3 years of 99.9% effective birth control. Definitely worth it!! Mild cramps after insertion, and regular /light period. Menstrual cramps are new for me now, although I just got my period back after having my 1st kid. I am 20 years old. Also a little moody, but probably due to PMS and cramps!"


"Omg I used the Monistat 7 cream the first and second day was ok the third day it burned so bad I refuse to use anymore of it."


"I have had the Mirena for about a month. The insertion was easy and it took my very experienced ob about 5 minutes.  It honestly felt like a pap smear.  I also have 3 kids and a retroverted uterus for what it's worth. Unfortunately, I have had spotting every day since. I hope it stops soon because I have no other side effects. No weight gain, acne, etc and my sex drive has actually increased (weird right?). So if you are considering having a Mirena inserted my advice is to try it and see how it works with YOUR body. Yes, you can read the horror stories on this site and others. People are much more inclined to share a negative experience than a positive one. Talk to your doctor and look at actual peer reviewed studies."


"I fell and fractured my shoulder back in March. I was originally given Flexeril 10mg did nothing, went back for more tests found out I have 2 extra cervical ribs and thoracic outlet syndrome.  Robaxin 750mg 3x's a day doesn't really help me either. My pain level is a consistent 7 makes it hard to sleep."


"I'm gonna share my full story to try to bring relief to anyone freaking out. I am 18 and my boyfriend is 19. We're clearly not in a place to be parents at all. We had sex with a condom a week ago and as he was pulling out it slipped off spilling who knows how much in me. I immediately took plan b. I got my period a week later and two weeks earlier than it should've been. But my period was weird, it started off brown (which it normally is at the end not beginning) and it was very light, me freaking out took to the Internet. I was very nervous that this could be implantation bleeding instead of my period because it met the qualifications of implantation rather than a period. I waited it out and now my period is regular. Hope it helps."


"My son started zanatane 5 months ago after trying EVERYTHING  else. This is the ONLY thing that has cleared his skin (took almost 5 months) His Dr started him off w/ 20 mg twice a day..now he is taking 60 MG twice a day.  To those complaining about side effects...his Dr stated he must take this w/high fat foods...peanuts, peanut butter, bacon, etc.(2 help absorb the med)  His 1st 2 blood tests came back a little high so she did not up his dosage. He ate more fat when taking the pills (few scoops pb)& now on higher dose his counts are good.  Do not listen 2 scary stories about this med.  His Dr said she has been prescribing for 12 yes & NEVER had a bad side effect reported (other than dry skin, lips). Wish he went on this sooner (18 yrsold)"


"Took Milnacipran during the drug study - I felt the best I have ever felt. Cannot wait for it to be in the Pharmacy's."


"I had Durolax Overnight. The first couple times I I took a Durolax Overnight laxative it worked just fine.  But this time was very scary. I took the normal amount that I usually do 3 at the same time (which is recommended). I got woken out of my sleep at 430am and I felt really odd. I ran to the restroom, and I realized my vision was blurred, I was sweating, my heart was beating fast, scariest part was my hands were locked in a certain position! I couldn't move them,  and my stomach was turning. I sat on the toilet to go and it wouldn't come out. Finally after a few minutes it did, and as this was happening I was throwing cold water on my face, I felt I was going to black out. After I finished I threw myself in the shower. Never again."


"I started with the 37 mg dose for mild-moderate depression I had experienced this past year.  I felt calm and peaceful for the first few weeks.  The doctor had me increase the dose to 75mg.  I tried for a month to adjust to it, but all I wanted to do was sleep.  It took away my energy and I fought fatigue.  I reduced back down to 37 mg and felt pretty good for a couple of months, but started to notice trouble responding to people around me.  It felt like being in a daze that took some effort to break.  I also started to feel out of sorts and frenzied.  I decided to stop the medicine a few weeks ago and feel 100% better.  No more confusion or anxiety!  This medicine was definitely not a good match for my body chemistry."


"This medication has allowed me to avoid the ER/hospitalization for several years. Prior to taking it I was in the ER 2 to 3 times a year for uncontrolled tachycardia episodes."


"I didn't even know I had hypothyroid until my Dr ran tests based on family history.  Once it was brought to light, all the symptoms made sense (I had equated them all to weight gain due to change of lifestyle).  I'm still in the process of finding the right dosage, but even on the first legs of that journey I've felt better.   Less lethargic (I'm going to the gym 3 x a week now), less mood swings, a bit better mental clarity, etc.  I haven't noticed nails getting better, but I've always had weak nails.  I have noticed an intense melancholy and inability to focus and stay awake the 1 time I missed a pill.  I'm glad I started this early (29) compared to my poor mom who didn't learn of her deficiency until her late 40's."


"Ever since I took this shot I have been having extreme shooting pains up my arm and terrible headaches. I am really scared and have been bleeding for three weeks straight. I would give anything to have never taken this shot right now."


"At the beginning of take this medication I didn't notice any bad side effects until a few weeks after I began taking it. I would get heavy periods throughout the entire month, bad cramps, weight gain like crazy, and it's making my hair fall out. Also my mood swings have been all over the place. I would eat like I'm pregnant and be tired all the time. I haven't had any breast growth or pain, but my acne is horrible. I'm not pregnant so the pill worked there, but I'm going to stop taking it."


"My wife tried to find out from Lourdes Hospital "How much are these injections? " Insurance billing claimed "Oh your Blue Cross covers it!" Had to get 3 injections, once a week for 3 weeks. Injections weren't painful or helpful. Have patiently waited, for Dr said sometimes it takes awhile. No IMPROVEMENT,  In fact knee is WORSE. But worst pain was the C O S T!!! Could have gotten 1 SYMVASTIN injection, that cost my wife $1,200 instead of 3 injections of the miracle drug SUPRATZ for ,get this .....$6,600 !!! That's right people $2,200 an injection & my knee is so very very MESSED UP!"


"I've started to have trouble sleeping due to hot flashes periodically.  I also have arthritis in my left knee and foot which causes aching.  I have found that when I take 1 Aleve pm, I don't have to worry about waking up during the night for either of these.  I just need to do some research on repercussions if I continue to take these."


"Awesome post surgery drug. I got to stay away from the morphine and other narcotics. You can only take it for a couple of days, but if you don't want narcotics and want to keep a clear head ask for Toradol.

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"I have been taking 20 mg of Viibryrd for 5 months. I titrated up very slowly and found that 30mg cause restless leg so I went back down to 20mg.  The side effects, like day time sleepiness and gastrointestinal annoyances must be worked through.  They pass.  My anxious depression has lifted and I feel better that I have felt in years.  In conjunction with the meds, I have continued to do depth psychology and psycho-spritual work which I think have also contributed to how well I feel.  People notice how bright I appear.  I am doing better than ever at work and still have energy to run my household. Recently, I was even able to return to the gym.  The only side effect I notice is gas and loose stools, a bit of bloat in the gut."


"I've been on vyvanse for about a year maybe a year and a half but damn this medication is amazing when you take it normally, I say normally because I usually only take it when I know I gotta focus so like for school, work, a project, etc but when I'm just home I don't take it. Now vyvanse has helped me so so much its just the getting the medication on time is what I struggle with, because I've noticed now that when I'm off vyvanse my ADHD is way worse like the anger and getting distracted part. Yet I don't like taking pills in general I know they do damage inside but if it works it works you know I'd rather struggle with the medication than have to deal with ADHD alone."


"Has helped me sleep and be in a general calm state every day that I take it, which has helped me tremendously. No hang over or grogginess. Just calm."


"Extreme sickness while taking over 2 months I had no idea it was making me sick. I am diabetic and was also on metoprolol. Shortness of breath, chest pains, extreme nausea, diarrhea, back burning, joint pain ,leg pain and twitching ,organ pain, high wbc count, hypoglycemia, insomnia  and worst of all headaches.  I just found out it was this after they almost sent me for a bone marrow biopsy. I was sure I was having a reaction.  I stopped 3 days so far no problems anymore.  Now just worried about damaged it caused.."


"Used Nasonex for approximately three weeks. Discontinued use due to headaches and severe impairment of taste (metal taste). Have not used in over one week. Headaches have been relieved, but still have metal taste in mouth."


"So, the insertion process for those who haven’t went through it was extremely painful for me. I passed out twice but and the pain lasted two weeks but right now it’s all good. I do like the freedom it gives me to have sex with my boyfriend without a condom. However recently I haven’t been able to lose weight. I go to the gym for about an hour and a half a day and yet the weight is sticking to me like glue. Also I’ve gained 4 pounds since I got it (three weeks ago). I don’t like the weight gain at all and if it continues I might get it removed. That was a big worry for me when talking to my doctor and even though the IUD is a great form of birth control I’m on a weightloss journey and this is causing a lot of issues."


"Just started Epclusa a week ago for genotype 3 Hep C which I was diagnosed with a year ago that's why I only gave it a 5-rating. It's been a rough first week with fatigue, headaches and nausea. I'm trying to remain positive after reading all the success stories below. I go for my first blood test in another week and will post follow-up with results. Fingers crossed I'll be another success story! "


"I went on this BC because I do not get regular periods, usually just random light spotting. I wanted something to regulate it. I started it and 3 days later got the worst period I've ever experienced. Lasted 10 days (I stopped the pill after 7 days) with heavy bleeding and severe abdominal cramps, very clotty. Lost my appetite and got acne in places I've never had it before, like my back and chest. After that period ended I decided to give it another try. Exact same experience as the first time as well as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheaded and constipation. Stopping it immediately and going back to my doctor."


"Just took my first does of Tysabri on 10-18-2013. Copazone stopped working after 5 years, Rebif did nothing to help. I tested positive for JC in February, then another doctor tested me in August and it was negative. So a third test showed inconclusive in Sept. Since I was on the decline I decided to take the infusion. I am 49 and want to live another 49 years. No real problems but my nerves. Slight itching the next morning and sore stomach. A lot less side effects than Rebif for sure! I worry about PML but I cannot change it. Praying for the best."


"Excellent alternative to oxycodone/hydrocodone based pain killers. Eliminated the pain very effectively once I got home from my ACL/MCL left knee surgery. I used the 75 mg IR version as needed every 4-6 hours but the pain relief routinely lasted the entire 6 hours. I experienced no nausea or stomach discomfort of any kind. Most importantly to me, while I did feel the usual significant euphoria associated with most prescription narcotics, it was not overwhelming and no dizziness or disorientation accompanied it. This gave me the confidence and therefore the ability to drive safely only three days after my surgery while taking the Tapentadol. Just needed it for 7 days and was easily able to switch to only Ibuprofen and start physical therapy."


"EXPENSIVE! Taste is salty grape disgusting even mixed with gatorade. Sucked on ice cubes in between gulps & sips. Works well. Do liquids only for 2 days before & light food the 3rd day before. Cover your bum with petroleum jelly mixed with Vit A&D BEFORE the prep & reapply as needed/use tucks or baby wipes."


"I've had it for a year this month and have had quite a bit of sex, and still nothing thank the lord. My periods are usually on for a month, off for two and repeat. My periods are not crazy, no awful pains, no headaches, no weight gain. All these women complaining about this birth control.... Maybe this form just wasn't meant for their bodies. Its turned out to be a wonder for me. Free at the health department, its worth a shot. I recommend it 100% based off of my experience."


"The very first day I took Pristiq I had severe headaches and I never get headaches. I had diarrhea within the first hour that I took the pill. I couldn't finish my food because I haven't been feeling well, and I felt extremely dizzy. I haven't been taking it very long, but I've been sick ever since I started taking the pill."


"I am very happy taking Zanaflex.  I was originally put on it for migraines but after a major car accident they tried to put me on Soma which caused some side effects.  I went back to Zanaflex and have never looked back."


"I am 23 yrs old I have never been on birth control nor have I been pregnant before. I just got my Skyla inserted a week ago on the second day of my cycle. I took the cervix softeners the night before as well as ibuprofen the morning of and it did absolutely nothing. The procedure was quick but it was extremely painful.! I cramped up so bad I had to lay there on the table for about five minutes in tears before I was able to move and then had cramping for several hours following the procedure. At first for two day I could feel my IUD well at least the strings poking/stabbing the inside of my vagina if I walked or sat a certain way. It was extremely uncomfortable but it decreased  early and no complications so far."


"I have been dealing with migraines for 20 years. Tightness in my neck, and head along with sensitivity to light. I always just dealt with them and took excedrin, aleve, Tylenol, motrin, just to name a few, and nothing really worked. I ended up finally going to a neurologist who happened to suffer from the same migraines that I have. He prescribed treximet along with amitriptilyne daily and my life has changed forever since that day. It WORKS! Once I feel a migraine coming on I take it and it is gone in 20 minutes. When I would get migraines before they would last for up to 4 days."


"Bacterial vaginosis the entire entire time.  As soon as I had it removed, I never got bacterial vaginosis again."


"This drug worked like magic for me, going from not being able to dress myself, tie shoelaces or buttons to being totally mobile again within 2 doses! Also worked wonders on psoriasis, all with no outward side-effects for more than a year now! Thank you!"


"I don't take this medication for weight loss, I take it to stay focused. I have ADHD and had it for years before it was ever defined, or diagnosed. The nuns tested me out of school, I started college early and graduated. What it does for me is level me out, by that I mean, I can do my job, keep order at my desk and function like a "normal" person. It helps with my impulsive tendencies. I feel more controlled and less agitated, it mellows me out. My job as a legal assistant/paralegal is defined by order and ability to concentrate, this drug has been a miracle for someone like me. I have no side effects and never have while taking it, I sleep whenever I want, I feel great, eat normally. Without this drug I don't know where I'd be."


"Immediately relieved coughing and respiratory problems.  I had a bad flu with severe coughing that lasted for 2 weeks.  Every OTC medicine would not stop my dry cough.  My doctor prescribed Tussicaps and after taking one capsule, the coughing stopped.  I did experience drowsiness, so do not take this medicine if you need to drive or operate heavy machinery.  Dosage is easy since it is just a capsule (no more measuring cups or overdoses) This medicine is fantastic!"


"Don't know why, but the Humira Pen injection is almost always super painful.  MUST be poor design.  I did self-injectiions with a string of Enbrel for 10 years, and it never hurt.  And after a recent hip replacement, I had Arixtra (blood thinner) injections that were completely painless.

Why does the Humira pen hurt so bad?

And I know it is not me, because I have read hundreds of other people complain about the same thing."


" It got rid of my cough but then made my nose run like crazy. Allergy symptoms while suffering from flu is a terrible combination. I am angry that my husband bought me this stuff instead of what I asked for. It kept me up all night and is making me irritable."


"For the past five years I have been battling depression. I feel extremely fatigued and unmotivated with thoughts of wanting to be dead. Life is totally miserable most times. I went from Cymbalta to Wellbutrin and after a few weeks I started to feel alive again. After about a year on it now I am back to my old depressive ways and my doctor is reluctant to start me on something new. So right now I am miserable again and waiting for my doctor to try something different. I wish all the best to everyone out there fighting this terrible disease!"


"I have suffered from anxiety since I was in my teens, I'm now in my 40's and have GAD.  I first started taking this medicine and it gave me really bad diarrhea and I stopped taking it but it was definitely helping with the panic attacks, I didn't have them at all!  I could feel one like it was about to come on but would go away just as quick.  I stopped taking it because of the diarrhea and tried others like lexapro which didn't do anything at all for me.  I was on 100mg sertraline and talked to my doctor about lowering my dosage to 25mg to start with so I don't experience the side effects so much, I'm up to 50mg now and it's working great."


"awesome been using it for years"


"I was prescribed sitaGLIPtin (Januvia) 50mg tab every morning and had my insulin reduced from 42 units in the morning and 26 units at night to 20 units and 12 units respectively. Metformin was taken out by the renal specialist.

After taking this medication for 2 weeks, I noticed my blood sugar reduced from 9.5 to 5.2 upon fasting. However, I started experiencing tightness of the lower limbs with swelling on the ankles and stomach which felt bloated.

Could this be the side effects of the drugs and should I continue taking them."


"Been using for 10 months and no improvement whatsoever.  Very frustrating.  Terrible packaging.  I accidentally knocked over bottle and lost half of it on my sofa.  Waste of time and money."


"I have general allergies, cats, dust, etc. and have used this drug for 15 years off/ on.  The generic name is Beclomethasone Dipropionate.  I used it as Vancenase, but it disappeared off the market.  (Did the patent expire?)  It's now OTC from New Zealand as Beconase and generic as Alanase. I find its incredibly cheap price ($10 vs $30 co-pay for Nasonex.  "


"Developed asthma 3 years ago when I was 50. Tried all kinds of controller medications.  Switched to Symbacort after about a year and things have been great ever since.  Yes I have had some minor side effects, occasional agitation and some muscle cramps but I run 5k 3 times a week without any difficulties (well I am 53, so some difficulties).  I am very happy with this medication.  I hope that all asthmatics find their ideal medication.  Difficulties with breathing can be so scary. Work with your doctor, educate yourself on all the different meds available and find the right one for you. You can be happy and live the life you were meant to."


"Why wasn't I given this medication long ago. Works great for me don't have one little bit of anxiety anymore except when I forget to take it lol it's helped me a lot I do more exercise can get out more and enjoy life and I'm not stuck at home anymore being anxious about things hope this helps other people with the same problem."


"I have been taking this medication for almost a week, and I noticed immediately that the hunger decreased. I find myself hardly hungry, and when I do eat, I notice that I am full alot quicker. So full to the point of getting sick with another bite. Lunch time seems the meal where I can eat the most, but still that is hardly anything. "


"I've injected three Humira pen needles so far, been on the treatment for six weeks. I've had Psoriatic Arthritis for 13 years.

Humira began clearing up the psoriasis on my elbows after the second injection. My scalp is beginning to flake a bit less. My actual arthritis feels about the same so far.

My rheumatologist wants me to stay on Humira at least 6 months to try it on my psoriasis, as long as I don't have an adverse reaction to it.

It took about six weeks beforehand, after I got the written prescription for my BCBS insurance to approve the twice monthly medicated needles. It's around $5k per month for the two needles but I pay only $90 month co pay after the coverage.

I will report back here again if I have further significant recovery, I'm hopeful."


"In a nutshell, even though I did not want this drug to work because I hate taking medicine, it really does help me! I refuse to take benzos. My therapist talked me into trying buspar. It made me really tired at first. But honestly, now that I look back, I think it did that because it seemed to slow my racing mind down. So naturally, once I relaxed a bit more, my body finally could rest. My anxiety is not gone. But when I am in a place where I feel safe, I am able to relax and my mind isn't so noisy. It is a strange, new feeling."


"I am currently using Compazine to combat nausea resulting from chemotherapy.  It seems to work better for me than Zofran did.  It does cause fatigue but that is a small price to pay for not vomiting."


"Worst medicine I have ever tried.  It gave me the worst migraine I've ever had they lasted 13 hours. I had to call out of work and I couldn't move or get out of bed. No medicines worked and I was vomiting."


"Experienced no side effects and more importantly passed my kidney stone without difficulty."


"I have had migraines since I was twelve
Especially on cloudy rainy days. Imetrex works but makes me so tired. Today I woke with a terrible migraine I got up took a Clonazepam 1mg and it went away I feel great ."


"I took the morning after pill because the day I was having sex was the day I was due for ovulation. Me and my boyfriend had sex however the condom slipped off so to be safe I decided to take the morning after pill roughly 3hrs later . About 3 hours after taking the pill I had clear discharge which I assume was ovulation discharge WHICH FREAKED ME OUT. After that however I didn't have any other symptoms till a week later . I had nausea , nipple stings/ boob pain & fatigue which was all caused from the pill I then got my period 2 days before my due date! So relived for everyone going through the anxiety just relax and listen to your body!"


"I first took this medicine in high school and was only on it for 2 months because the side effects were so bad.  Now, approx. 4 years later, I've now been on it for 4 months.  My side effects are much reduced.  I have experienced dry, peeling lips and dry eyes.  Suspension for 1-2 weeks allowed my lips to heal and I resumed the medication.  This occurred about 3 months in.  After 2 months, after much debate, I did get a tattoo which healed beautifully, quickly, and with no color degradation.
I highly recommend this medicine only if you have consistently struggled with acne and no other medicine has worked.  Some side effects you just have to tolerate."


"I started taking clonidine December 2015. I had to stop because of the side effects were terrible . I've struggled till today which is the 6 May 2016 . The doctor told me to take them again . A smaller dose . I'm 56 and  been on the menopause for a year . I've not slept properly in all that time . If they don't work again . I think I'm going to take hrt. I don't really want to take it cause I'm scare of the risk with it . Wish every one well who going through the same as me ."


"I had Lyme disease, misdiagnosed and untreated, for 12 years.  By the time the wise doctor sent me out for a blood test, I was basically a vegetable.  I have gone from a high-performing, athletic lifestyle, and having a very sharp wit, to being unable to care for myself, unable to read, to sit up, even to watch a TV show.

 I have been on IV Rocephin now for 4 1/2 months.  I take 2 g, every 12 hours, four days in a row each week.  In addition, I take IV clindamycin, 900 mg , Six days in a row each month.  I also take ursodiol to prevent gallbladder failure from rocephin.

 I have gone from completely bedridden, and suffering unendurable agony, to being semi-functional, able to care for myself, and  almost able to Work."


"Indocin is fairly good but I am uncertain of drug reactions."


"I have taken Sprintec tablets for 3 years and never had a problem.  Beginning of March I found out I was 2 months pregnant while still taking sprintec and never missed a pill same time every night. so in 8 months I will have another child....."


"I am in the same boat as harley7373.  This ointment kept me up most of the night because it was burning my eyelids and it still is and it's been more than 12 hours since I put it on.  If you have very sensitive skin and always have, this may affect you the same exact way."


"I have been taking this medication for a little over 2 months for scalp psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.  I have been lucky and experienced no adverse side effects except for several  minutes of minor nausea during the  first week or so of beginning it. My scalp cleared almost completely within 2-3 weeks.  The itchiness is gone as well. The swelling in my hands has decreased  about  20 to 25 percent and I am hoping for  more  as I reach the 4 to 5 month mark. I was able to  remove  a ring that I was sure would need to be cut off. I also have had no other side effects that others have reportedsuch as mood changes, headache, diarrhea,  etc. I want others to know about good  experiences so they won't be scared off. I will report back soon."


"Our veterinary oncologist recommended this for our cat's carcinoma.  It looks like there may be some improvement, but the cream is HORRIBLY EXPENSIVE!!  It cost over $300 for 12 little packets that only have a few drops each.  Not only that but one packet was able to treat 2 small areas on our cat twice, then the next packet had barely enough to treat her once.  It seemed as though there was an air bubble inside like it didn't get filled properly."


"I started Latuda about a month ago so far I feel amazing. My negative thoughts (voices in my head) are not gone but more positive and not so attacking. I havnt had any erges in my body to yell scream or cry for no reason. I havnt yet to pop off quick like I did before I have no feeling to even be upset. I'm Feeling as if iv let go of all the bad energy I had inside me. A lot more tired and restless I'm sure I will get more use to it later but it's help me not wake up in a panic like I did everyday before. I would truly recommend to anyone who just wants to figure out who they truly are somone who wants consistency with there self If that makes sense? I love the person I am now and I hope to keep feeling this way. Good luck"


"Well my experience isn't as positive as most.  I've been on Axiron for about 4 months, 2 pumps a day.  When I began my total Testosterone was 209.  Today it is 130, so it dropped about 80 points in 4 months while on this.  Early on it did seem to improve things. Application isn't the best as it tends to run and drip. I also burned quite a bit which I eventually got used to.  I am switching to Androgel which I've used in the past, and will hopefully have better results with that one.  Overall Axiron is worth a shot if you have low T because it does seem to help quite a few guys - just not me."


"This stuff absolutely cranks. Wonderful! Take half or less of a 20mg tablet for 10 hours of powerful performance."


"Emergency angioplasty on June 19th - 56 year young woman,  LDL was 150. 6 weeks on Simvastatin 40mg before bed, stopped all butter changed to Smart Balance, 80-100 oz water daily, lost 15 lbs, LDL is 54. WOW. On other medicines, so really can't tell if any side effects as associated with Simvastatin, but great results."


"I have been taking Flagyl and Cipro for Diverticulitis and it seems to be helping. After my stay in the hospital where the doctor put me on a food rest for several days, including IV antibiotics he prescribed these two meds. There are some issues I have had taking them such as low energy level, limited concentration when getting tired, but most of all nausea. I recommend if you are going to be taking either or both of these meds always take with plenty of food (meal time not just a snack), don't plan on doing too much (you won't have the energy), and ask your Doctor for a as needed prescription of a nausea medicine just in case you need it. I have needed something for nausea at least once daily since on the medicine."


"When I first started taking birth control, I was started on Aviane and I really loved it.  I lost weight and I went from an A cup bra to a C cup bra in just 2 months. After a year or 2 I go switched to Lessina and I didn't like it! Got horrible headaches, gained weight, and cramps were horrible. After 2 years of Lessina I begged to be switched back to Aviane, and now only after 2 months of taking it I have lost 11 lbs and the cramps and headaches are gone. I do get tender breast while on my period but I rather have tender breast and moodiness and cramps! Oh and my sex drive is up the roof!"


"Viibryd does a fair job with my depression, which is better described as low frustration tolerance and rage issues.  The side effects I had included horrible nightmares, a very frightening condition known as sleep paralysis and brain zaps, described by many of the users on this site.  I rate it a 2 and am now transitioning to another SSRI"


"I have to say that metronidazole is a horrible antibiotic as far as side effects go especially when one has to go to work.  I experienced a lot of dizziness, migraines, muscle pain even in my heart, jittery and drowziness.  I'm sure flagyl is the same.  Next time I'm asking not to get this prescribed my doctor.  Better yet take it off the shelf."


"I've been on the Implanon for a little over a year now and I'm ready to have it removed! The constant MOOD SWINGS, TERRIBLE ACNE AND CONSTANT NON STOP HEAVY PERIODS are just too much. My periods last anywhere from 12-15 days! I was told that it would evenually regulate and it hasn't. Yes it's effective because you bleed so much that you're unable to have sex!!!! I have not had any pregnancy scares but who wants to go through all the extra nonesense? I don't! I'm having it removed soon!"


"After only a few days on Parnate, my mood declined, my sex drive totally disappeared, I lost my appetite completely, and I could only sleep 4-5 hours a night. Then my blood pressure dropped and I wasn't able to stand much. I had heart palpitations after taking it. My mood was so dark, and my body so weak, that all I did I was lie in bed for 10 days. I already have problems getting out of bed but this made it feel impossible to move. It was absolutely miserable. I had to stop taking Parnate because it made me SO MUCH worse and I couldn't work, eat, sleep, laugh, nothing. The reviews on here are not a balanced representation of this drug. (I have bipolar 2 depression, social anxiety, GAD, ADHD)"


"This medication is hard to open. Almost impossible. It doesn't last 12 hours. I am still in pain. I am on low dose and I take twice a day. I have had no relief. Last week went through two injections to my hips and lower back. I have been dealing with my lower back since 06 due to a car accident. I've had two back surgeries. I have been on all kinds of pain medication. I don't know what to do. I don't like how the medication makes me feel. It's too expensive even with insurance. There is no way I can afford this medication. Without the coupon I would of paid $120.00.

I got to my pain doctor on Tuesday. I am hoping that I am taken off this and put on something else. I would not recommend this medication to anyone.

Not happy at all."


"I have been on 20mgs of Lexapro for about 2 months now. I love it! I went from crying everyday and wanting to kill myself to being a normal person. It also relieved some of my social anxiety. I would definetly recommend it."


"I've been taking ambient for 2 years and it stopped working. We tried sonata (no), lunesta which does work some but I need a boost from another drug to get a FULL NIGHTS SLEEP! I've been on klonopin forever too. So after trying many of the options, my doc suggested vistaril. At first I couldn't take it, it made me too tired, but that was just a bought of exhaustion that sometimes happens from the fibromyalgia. I just started taking again and WOW! I'm glad I didn't get rid of them from before! One 25 mg at bed with my klonopin and other meds and less than half hour later, I'm toast. Sleep all night now, yay! Only side effects are dry mouth and occasionally morning hangover, but thats ok"


"Whenever I suffer from common cold/allergic running nose without cough, Polaramine gives me relief within two hours. When it is very urgent, there is appointment with customers/vendors or important meeting, this is the only medicine I take. It requires dose of 2 tablets (2mg) one time only. I did not need second dose any time. I have been using these tablets for more then 10 years. There is no side effect that I faced. I feel little drowsiness, but I can do my normal office work/study without any hassle."


"Took away my desire to over-drink too much coffee. I even gave up smoking."


"Very effective but bad side effects. I'm 17 and I've had two doses of it but I won't be continuing it. I have gained weight that is IMPOSSIBLE to lose, I get head rushes and I feel dizzy almost every time I stand up and lots of cramping. I stopped getting my period but one every month-two months I have a few drops of blood but that's it. I'm not happy with the shot but it was effective."


"My anxiety is a daily struggle. My heart races, body tremers, I mentally freeze, over any contact with people I don't  know. Even walking by people set me off. I'm prescribed 20 mg  twice a day. It's a life saver. No more negative  thoughts, unexplained irritability, etc. I love you propranolol."


"Used for one week in the worst allergy season of my life.

Fantastic product! I can tell exactly when twelve hours are up!

To avoid the after taste I sucked on flavored hard candy."


"58 years old and still having a period with heavy bleeding and clots due to fibroids. FSH and estrogen test results show no sign of menopause happening soon. Starting this medication, 3 days 3 pills each day then, 2 days 2 pills each day , then next 7 days/1 pill per day. Just finished this pill cycle and no bleeding. I have a second prescription but I always want to eat on this medication and fighting not to eat all day is  just wearing me out, along with chest pains and tired. And oh did I mention eating.....gained 5 pounds. Adominal Hysterectomy  in 2 months."


"The suprep drink was effective. So effective I was running to the bathroom every 5 minutes for over 4 hours. I'm 29 years old and had my first colonoscopy and endoscopy for abdominal pain. I was so nervous to have this procedure because I heard the prep was awful! After experiencing it firsthand, I have to agree - it was. The drink was terrible. I somehow managed to get the first one down, but when it came time to drink the second one the following morning I puked half of it up. Like someone below said - it was a cherry saltwater hell. I was laying on the floor in my bathroom with the chills. It was probably a combination of no food in my system and drinking the suprep. I hope I never have to drink this stuff again. Ever."


"Love this med. The only issue I have is that I get a hot flash/face flushing feeling 10 minutes after taking it. It stops 10 min later. It is well worth having the migraine gone all day!"


"I've been on this pill for 4.5 years. Started right before freshman year and I gained 20 lbs within a couple months which left HORRIBLE stretch marks. I lost that after a year and got back to original weight. Good for birth control but i have to switch due to spotting after period and periods becoming heavier... it's just not strong enough for me anymore. Would recommend but unfortunately I just need something else. It also really helped my acne. Switching to the shot now."


"I am 17 years old. Since I was 10 years old I have had mild acne. I used to cry to my mom before school at least two times a week because of my acne. I would stay home on weekends instead of going out with my friends because I was ashamed of my skin. I tried every pill and cream out there. Literally. Right now I am on my last month of accutane. It is still clearing up a bit but it is almost all the way clear. My skin was very dry in the beginning but then I started taking vitamin E and I got a dehumidifier for next to my bed which both helped a lot. My lips also got very chapped and dry but I put aquaphor on to help it. My mouth was more dry than usual but nothing severe. It changed my life and I'm so happy that I started taking it."


"I am genuinely surprised at how many people have had bad experiences on this drug! It's interesting since I've had an amazing time with symbicort and it's made my life a lot easier.

I had mostly allergy and exercised enduced asthma and growing up only occasionally needed my blue puffer. It was when I started to get nocturnal asthma and a hard time breathing in the winter that my really frequent use of the rescue inhaler was not a good thing.

Symbicort has made everything a lot easier. I finally sleep the entire night without waking up thinking I'm having an attack. Only downside is when my asthma is very persistent, 1 puff doesn't last the entire 12 hours for me but I can always up my dosage with my doctor if needed."


"I've been on this pill for around 7 weeks and so far so good. I have a bit of bloating/gas pain and breast tenderness but other than that I am thrilled. The cost is a bit high as there aren't any generic versions of this exact pull out there but, to me, it's been worth the cost."


"Still take metformin but I've been on Victoza about 5 weeks and lost 15lbs. My appetite is gone. "


"Very little relief.  I finished PT and after a year it still wasn't great.  Due to other issues a physician switched me to Diflofenac Sodium (Voltarin?) which has been a wonderful.  It takes away all my joint issues."


"Breast Cancer in 1999 Stage 1 Distant recurrence lung tumor in 2012.  Given Femara (letrozole).  After two months tumor shrunk.  Almost 3 years now on letrozole.  No side effects and no evidence of disease."


"I used the 1 a day miconazole treatment and OMG! MY VAGINA IS ON FIRE! soon after I inserted the capsule I felt very uncomfortable. Like the capsule was stuck in there. Finally I couldn't take the feeling of it and it started to burn so I tried washing it out with a cold wash cloth. I took out as much of the creamy substance as I could. And now my vagina is red, swollen and I have a ice pack between my legs to relieve the pain. I wish I would have read the reviews before using this. I've used the 3 days treatment before nd didn't have a problem. So I thought the 1 day would treat it faster. Boy was i wrong and completly regret buying this."


"Besides the tingling in the feet and hands or weight loss, I can't think of any other side effects I've had. This was an absolute miracle drug for me for the first two months I was on it before a string of horrible tension headaches started to ruin its effectiveness. My neurologist just increased my dosage. I was taking 100mg once a day. I'm now at 150mg. I'm in a size of jeans I haven't thought about for almost 20yrs. I did find that drinking more water cuts down on the tingling, too."


"So far I've been on this pill for about 2months now with that being said I'm also a "smoker" on the label for its warnings it specifically says do not take if you smoke. I called my doctor and she said it will be fine well now I've been bleeding longer then 2weeks now so I'm going to finish out this week and see hope it will get better:) but please do your homework on this medicine but also on any and all kinds."


"Out of all the birth control pills, this one is best!  Gained some weight in the "right" spots :)  Less PMS, if any @ all, lighter periods/flow.  And this pill is safe enough to take for 3 consecutive months, so you can have your period only 4 times a year!!!  That's so AWESOME!"


"I was prescribed spironolatone 50mg for my acne breakouts around my chin and jaw line some other areas also. I use this in combination with aczone and they are a great team together...Amazing and fast results. I also have very oily skin along with big pores and it has decreased my pores and I have very little oil now. I'm amazed and very happy."


"Severe leg cramps at night......charlie horse.....one 5 mg pill at bedtime as needed REALLY helps. 1/10 the amount of cramps and much milder."


"Always take this pain pills is the ONLY ONE works for me and I visited to many doctors office and change medication but always back to advil because is more safe to take this compare to the doctor prescription."


"Dx with SLE at age 40, after years of searching for a reason why I was feeling so awful.  Treated with plaquenil and Arava  for years, with positive results.  But, recently started to have hearing issues and less relief then in the past with joint pain and stiffness.  So, my rheumatologist offered me Benlysta as an option....had first infusion on 6-22-17.  Felt tired after infusion, went right home had dinner and went to bed for around 8pm.  Woke up in the middle of the night with an awful migraine ( which last 3 days)....also felt just "run down ".  Having 2nd in fusion in another week...hoping for no headache this time."


"All was fine first week, a little nausea. Second week was fine as well but a little redness/itching around injection site. Third week injection site immediately started to turn into a giant hive across my entire abdomen and I broke out in hives in all other areas of my body.  Went to ER and was taken off medication, but it took over a week for the serious reaction to stop.  Developed 1 inch knots at all injection sites which lasted for a couple months. I've been off the meds for several months and still break out in hives around my waist and on my bra line. Prior to the first hive outbreak, I had never had allergic reactions to anything."


"There is no weight gain on this, this is not the type of medication that has those side effects. My periods got crazy and irregular, but that isn't a problem, they warned me in advance they would be like that. I personally loved it, it lasts a long time and you don't have to do anything to care for it."


"I get better results with Rapaflo than Flomax. I have no ejaculate, which feels weird, but OK.  It's dropped my BP about 10-15 pts, I'm a bit calmer, and its helped with some mild erectile dysfunction.  So, it's a winner."


"Was on lexapro 20mg one a day for year thought I would try something different  Dr said try Zoloft 50 mg a day OMG what a mistake. First week bad dreams, rash, itchy, dizziness no sex drive etc. terrible not for me going back on lexapro."


"The insertion did not hurt that bad and I did not have problems with my arm aching.  It did bruise pretty badly but went away after a couple of weeks.  The first 4 months I experienced extreme drowsiness and occasional headaches.  Eventually, it went away.  I have not had any significant problems with weight gain.  The hardest side effect to deal with has been the bleeding.  I got the implant inserted mid August.  I started bleeding about a week after that and did not stop until the beginning of December.  Since January, I get maybe 1 good week of no bleeding and then 3 weeks of heavy bleeding and spotting. Unfortunately, it is to only birth control option for me, but the bleeding is miserable."


"I found that Xanax is the only thing that can calm my panic disorder. I take 4mg a day and I have not had an attack in about 3 months."


"Nuvigil works so well that I am now able to function in most aspects of my day.  Before Nuvigil, I was hardly able to perform activities of daily living.  Now, I am able to do grocery shopping, run errands, etc.  I am much, much more alert.  I had tried Ritalin before Nuvigil and Ritalin made me a nervous wreck whereas Nuvigil is easy and without the shaking.  The cost of Nuvigil is outrageous.  "


"I'm 18 years old and I started taking Yaz when I was 14 for the use of treating acne. It did not do much for my acne so I began taking Accutane. I stayed on Yaz because you need to be on 2 forms of birth control when taking Accutane. My acne went away, and then I got a boyfriend so I stayed on Yaz. I've been using Yaz for over 4 years in all of my teen years and let me just say, this stuff is amazing for preventing pregnancy. The pills are a miracle. I didn't really gain weight on this product, I developed breasts rapidly! I've never taken any other types of birth control, but I give YAZ five stars. Good luck!"


"I've had the implant in for 7 months.  It is awful.  My depression/anxiety has been all over the place.  I started spotting after 6 weeks.  I have been spotting/full on bleeding ever since.  I was told that only 10% of users have this problem but the more I talk to the people I know, that's an extremely low percentage comparatively.  I'm tired ALL THE TIME.  I already have depression and anxiety and this is most certainly not helping.  I have endometriosis so I need to be on birth control but this just isn't worth it."


"I began to use these medications about a year ago. It worked wonders then and I was extremely happy. I went about 6 months without out it and I began to have my cystic breakouts again but this time they were extremely worst. Felt like grapes in my face. They would burst and leak at any given time. I started back on the gels and now 3 months later I have not seen any results yet. I have noticed that "knot" look red and look bruised. My entire face looks like a scab and is very tight. I can feel it crack at times. It is oily but I still have to use bio oil to keep it from cracking and drying more. Lord I need help. I'm 34 and work for the government so imagine the embarrassment and shame when I walk in to a board room of 50 people or more."


"I've been on Topiramate now for 3 yrs after switching from Lamotrogine, on which I had a full-on epileptic seizure. My experience on Topiramate however has been fine. I lost weight like others seem to have, but have since put it back on. I surrendered my driving license for a year after the seizure but have since got that back. I carry out my job with ease as well so really can't complain there. The only issues I've had are the side effects of tingly hands and feet, sudden dizziness, becoming very, very tired all of a sudden - and more recently - losing my train of thought, getting confused easily and being unable to focus. I've noticed this mainly happens though when I'm bored and have nothing to do. When I'm busy, all works well."


"Amazing medicine. Helped with my recently diagnosed ADHD-PI (ADD). I am on 27mg and have no known side-effects. It has boosted my grades and my work is done quicker. It is the best thing that has happened to me. I haven't registered my ADD as a chronic illness, but know I will get it covered fully if I do."


"This medicine saved my sanity. I had crippling anxiety/panic attack disorder that forced me to take a year and a half off of college. I was a complete and total wreck. After a year and a half of rest/therapy I decided I was ready to go back to school, within 3 weeks I was totally crumbling, and was completely overwhelmed (anxiety disorder I had worked so hard to treat was rearing its ugly head). I was scared to try another med because my old one made me gain 55lbs (despite dieting), but at this point I was so desperate. My psychiatrist gave me Pristiq and BAM a week later I was like a different person. No more constant crying and confusion. Now 10 months later I am doing really well in school and have lost 40lbs."


"Followed the instructions. Two (2) of the shots were defective (Out of 6).  One was harmless and did not fire which only cost me $100 for the non performing shot.  The other did nothing until it fired accidentally into my eye.  Seeking regulatory and legal help."


"My experience with this product is a lot different from everyone else's. I have never had a really really bad acne just a few spots here and there so when I went to see the dermatologist they prescribed me this gel to put on every night over my whole face. Firstly everything was going fine I didn't see a difference and then after a week my skin had cleared up and it look flawless. However one night when I put my cream on and then waking up on the next morning my skin was literally burnt and my forehead was covered in those little spots which was terrible and they looked even worse with make up on because it was extremely bumpy. I stopped using the gel and it when away but was really bad."


"I have found that MetroGel clears up the pustule like eruptions within 72 hours."


"Helped 100% with the anxiety but have huge appetite increase and have gained 30 lbs on it."


"Amazing medication in its capabilities.  The challenge is staying healthy and avoiding infections, specifically sinus infections for me.  It has been a miracle drug and I hope to continue using it because it's given me back my life."


"It keeps me from being suicidal. I have to have this. Great medicine."


"Was up 5 times a night coughing. This did the trick. Only take the prescribed dose because it is really strong."


"Risperidone has a noticeable effect on my post traumatic stress disorder and also on my rage. The only real problem I have is weight gain. I read the reviews as soon as I was prescribed the medicine and I thought, "How hard can it be to keep my weight under control?"  Answer...very hard! I've gained about 20 pounds. My pants are very uncomfortable trying to stuff all my fat into pants designed for a smaller waist size. Next Drs. visit I will see about other options."


"The side effects were almost unbearable the first month. The second month has been better now that I am used to Coreg. Feeling so much better now. My Left Ventricular Dysfunction has improved."


"I have taken luproid deposit 4months ago. For me its waste of money and time. One good thing is no periods but i still have heavy pain in intercorse.thinking to go for homeopathy"


"I'm almost onto my 3rd week of this medication & so far I'm completely almost satisfied with it. It does leave tonnes of breast soreness I NEVER had before. But it did relieve my cramps and heavy bleeding, which is the reason I started taking it. No weight gain or breast growth though!"