Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I read all sorts of horror stories and I was terrified of this medicine and what to expect. 1) the taste didn't bother me WHATSOEVER. I've had cough syrup that tasted so much worse. It tastes like salty cherries, and I had no problems drinking it. It was almost pleasant. I chilled it prior to drinking and drank it like a beverage (mixed with water). 2) I experienced no nausea, no headaches, no cramping, none of the horrible side effects I read about. Just a faucet butt about 15 minutes after I drank the dose that lasted intermittently for an hour. Really not that bad. The anxiety was so much worse and really, there was nothing to stress about."


"My blood pressure was high (144/90 -180/110) My doctors tried Alpha and Beta Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Ace Inhibitors, Angiotension II

Receptor Blockers, and diuretics. My best pressure was 138/90.  The first week we tried Benicar HCT 40/25, I could tell a big difference. My best pressure was 128/78.  After losing some weight, pressure dropped as well.  116/68. I started feeling extremely dizzy. Broke the pill in half and dizziness improved. Doctor will need to adjust dosage and hopefully will be able to discontinue use by end of year if weight loss continues.  My appointments are now 3 months instead of monthly.  Overall, I am pleased with my progress since I started taking Benicar."


"I have been on LoSeasonique for 2 months now. I'm experiencing hair loss, increased appetite, and severe migraines! My face is breaking out and extremely dry, and I've been having bleeding on and off for up to 7 days consecutively. This birth control is absolutely not worth taking in my opinion!"


"This seems to be working well for me. I've been on it for three months now, at 10mg a day. As far as my depression goes, the fog has lifted, I find myself being able to keep up with my life again, things that I used to let like up because I was to tired aren't an issue any more. I've had energy for the first time in years and it's amazing! As far as treating my OCD, this medication at this dosage is not helping with repetitive thoughts or anxiety unfortunately. Hopefully increasing the dose will help!"


"I only used this medication twice. I understand that you usually need to use medication for an extended amount of time to get the full results of it, but I am not able to function with the effects of just two days. I can handle the bad taste. Yes, it is bad, but that can be dealt with. However, after using it I immediately began to feel dizzy and lightheaded. There was a pressure in my head and I felt nauseous. Every time I turned my head, I would feel very disoriented and lightheaded again. I am physically tough and can handle pain and discomfort, but there is no way I can function and work with these conditions. The more reviews I read the more I realize there seems to be way to many dangers than advantages to this medication."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"This pill was my first birth control experience. I used to get extreme cramps to the point of almost passing out. The pill helped regulate my cycle and I no longer have cramps which is great; however I have gotten extremely moody and less patient with people. I also cry a lot, which is unusual. I have decided to switch."


"I started Phen on March 23rd and weight 193.  As of June 27th, I weighed 169.  My goal weight is 155. (I'm 5'10") I took a whole pill for the first couple of weeks...but, experienced extreme side effects - jitters, cotton mouth, breathing irregularities, constipation etc.  I decreased my intake to 1/2 pill every morning and the side effect were more manageable.  I now take the weekends off on the pill and exercise when my schedule allows.  I eat extremely clean...Except for a couple of glasses of wine every now and then.  I've also gotten the lipo shot 3 times since I've been in Phen."


"This takes all the pain out of my neck and back"


"I experienced a lot of weight gain, but the worst side effect has been dry skin on my face and I have never had skin problems. I have also experienced some headaches but I am going to actually take the brown pill this month. I have a missed period one month and then the next month I get my period 2 times in one cycle. But it's working the best out of all the birth controls that I have used. (I use birth control for hormone headaches)"


"I finally got the relief otc products couldn't give me"


"I always used Yasmin but from my home-country and actually lost weight for almost 2 years. Once I got in the U.S last October I had to switch pills to the Yazmin from here and the pharmacy actually gave me the generic brand, Ocella. Awful for me. Switched to the actual Yasmin but same thing, I gained around 40 pounds in less than 6 months and even stopped at the ER because of Ocella. Aviane was prescribed last month and its the best pill I took since I arrived here. Pretty much back to normal except for the extra pounds that its been easier to lose now, way less hormones than the other pills. I love it! Oh and sex drive increased 100%."


"Since I began taking 5 mg naltrexone at night, I fall asleep quickly, I sleep very well for 8 to 9 hours. I wake up refreshed and without pain.  I no longer take antidepressants, sleeping pills, anxiety or pain medication. My mental functioning is much better but not back to Pre-CFIDS standard. I don't have normal energy or drive but my life is so much closer to normal than it was a year ago, I have no complaints.  The only other medication I take is for high blood pressure. The only side effect I have is a slight headache when I wake in the morning but it ALWAYS goes away soon after I get up.  I would take this medication if the only thing I got from it was good quality sleep."


"I've been on Opioids (oxycodone mostly) since my accident in 1996. Approximately 24 months ago I was up to six 30mg Oxycodones daily. This allowed me to have some quality of life~Moderate physical activity.. Then my State took up the anti-oxycodone crusade.  My Doctor has me trying everything except oxycodone or oxycontin - The goal is to get completely away from those two (due to pressure from the Government).  My daily oxycodone is down to three 30mg plus three 30mg Opana ER (tamper proof).  Right off the bat my pain went up. The Opana 30 ER has zero effect regarding pain management.The main side effect is nodding off. "Example* It has taken me 36 minutes to write this". Unless I am actively moving I nod off ~ I dare not drive. Pain 7-8 daily."


"I've been on Vascepa (2 pills daily) for about 7 months now. I went from 475 to 625 in three months. I don't know how my try spiked. Now I have stomach pain along with knee and back pain. I had back surgery 4 years ago unrelated to taking the drug obviously. However I do have some stomach pain when laying on my belly."


"No positive effect whatsoever. If anything, it makes me feel more congested."


"These  capsules enhanced made me feel worse. I am gradually removing these awful meds from my life. The withdrawals are so intense that it leaves me incapable of driving, gives me spasms and brain zaps, uncontrollable shaking and twitches.

Do not ever even start taking Cymbalta."


"I have had moderate psoriasis for about 15 years which I've managed with topicals.  It started to get worse along with me developing psoriatic arthritis all of a sudden.  I decided it was time to call on the big guns.  This stuff is pretty great!  My psoriasis cleared up in about a month and my PsA was gone pretty much instantly!  The injections are a little uncomfortable but if you let it warm up a bit and learn the tricks it's not so bad.  Small sacrifice really.  I've had no side effects other than I am a little tired after the shot so I take it right before bed.  So glad to have this medicine!  Hope it keeps working for many years to come."


"I have CFS/Fibromyalgia as a result of a TTP episode that almost killed me. Ever since the TTP episode I have never been the same. I had to leave my job that I loved dearly. The Fibromyalgia has destroyed my quality of life as I knew it before my illness. I started seeing a Fibro Specialist who worked with me and came up with the idea to try Provigil to increase my quality of life. That worked great but the problem was the cost and insurance not willing to cover it. So, we decided to try Nuvigil because it was half the cost of the Provigil (over $600 for 30 pills), Nuvigil I could get for about $311.00 for 30 250mg tablets but insurance still won't cover it for my conditions. This gave me my life back to some degree."


"Have been using this product for about 6mos and have seen a healthier toenail. A trip to a salon for a pedi gave me this condition. I'm discouraged reading the others reviews my hope was for complete cure however there is improvement time will tell. I've been told it can take up to a year for treatment to work completely. My nail isn't as thick and the skin around nail bed isn't has dry and peeling. I'm lucky my insurance and co-pay coupon has resulted in zero out of pocket cost. Jublia is insanely expensive."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"Have been taking pradaxa for over 2 years. Only problems were bleeding when had teeth pulled. This was attended to. To resolve my
acid reflux I make sure I drink water after I take the pills. This corrected this for me. I take 2 pills a day."


"After a chainsaw accident in 2001. Where I ran the saw under my knee cap down into the joint. I was left with a permanent limp. Which in turn went into my back. I have tried all kinds of pain medicines. Kadian, Percocet, Hydro's you name it. The doctor put me on 120 Avinza. After finding the right dose. I can finally live with what pain I have. I love this medication."


"Many of us opt for cosmetics and other products to get rid of acne residues. There are many home remedies which have proven their effects on lightening these skin marks. Tomato and Lemon Juice: Take a %u201Cfresh tomato%u201D and make its paste. Mix it well with one tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply the paste on face for around 20 minutes and rinse it off gently with water after 20 minutes. Pulp of Aloe Vera: Let the pulp from Aloe Vera dry for 5 minutes in sun. Add 6-8 drops of lemon juice to it and apply on the affected area and face for 15 minutes. Onions: Cut the onion into small pieces. Grind those pieces and separate the juice from the residue.
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"Didn't do much for my allergies.
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"I've tried every medicine you can offer someone in pediatrics so they are now trying me on adult meds. I've been on topiramate for 6 months nearly and its not been great for me. I'm currently doing my AS levels and although it has cuts my headaches/migraines down from 6-7 a week to 3-4 a week the side effects have been awful. I had been irritable and tired. I lost a fair bit of weight that I don't need to lose simply because I'm not hungry any more. I've been experiencing pins and needle in my hands and feet and am constantly cold, and I am dizzy and feel like passing out. And with exams coming up the memory problems and the problems with getting out my words isn't helping. At 17, suffering from migraines for coming up too 4 years I don't know what to do."


"This drug used to do wonders. I went on it because one antidepressant wasn't enough to get me out of bed and moving. It lifted me up and gave me the motivation to be able to take care of my daily living needs and hold a stable job.

The side effect that causes them to take me off of it was because it was making me manic (as I am bipolar) and it caused me to make quick, risky, and ill-advised life decisions.

Taking me off the drug has effectively stopped the quick life decision side effect, and after getting off of it, I've been able to think more clearly, be more mindful of my movement and thought-processes, and gave me a general feeling of wellness.

The negative of getting off of it, however, is that I lost my ability to sleep well."


"NEVER EVER AGAIN! This is my 1st YI compliments of antibiotics, I had stopped taking the antibiotics when the symptoms started 4 days ago. I took AZO yeast for a few days and although itch was better the discharge didn't stop. I got Monistat 1 ovule I inserted it approximately 2 hours ago and I've been crying in the bathroom for the last hour to an hour and a half. The burning is excruciating, and I have a high tolerance for pain. I can't sit still because it's so badly burning and itching I'm going out of my mind. I tried getting it out. Topical cream hurt too had to wipe it off immediately due to discomfort. I'm debating going to ER that's how bad. Cold wet washcloth helps at the moment."


"I have a high tolerance for meds.  Percocet 10/325 mg takes my pain level from a 7/8 to a 3/4.  I have been on this medicine for over 2 years and it allows me to continue to workout and move around doing my job."


"At the age of 12 I was forced to take olanzapine at 15mg for 3 years until I stopped the medication cold turkey against psychiatrists orders. I slept on average 14 hours a day and my emotional state was flatlined for the duration of those 3 years. I experienced several side effects that impacted my life in more ways than I can explain. Constant shaking, excessive weight gain and so many more. I remember accidentally taking a double dose and suffering the most intense pain I have ever experienced in my life to this day. This is the worst drug I have ever had the misfortune to take and I think they need to stop giving it to children and adolescents immediately."


"Well let's just say everyone is different when it comes to birth control. That's definitely true. The 2 bad things that are causing me to want to get it out is the acne and weight gain. Within the 1st year I had very few side effects within the second year I gained 14 lbs and now I'm on the last year and afraid I'm only going to gain more. I haven't changed my eating habits at all. I think everyone is different and it doesn't hurt to give it a try. Good luck.
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"I am writing this review as I just returned from Emergency Room with my sister for the second time in a week after she was prescribed Rexulti for depression. She felt fine the first two days and about the 6th day she was a mess. She has been off the medicine for 10 days now and is still experiencing an adverse effect. She is having violent uncontrollable shaking in her legs. She is experiencing numbness in her tongue and her speech is very slurred, probably because it seems as though her tongue is also swollen. She was given a shot of ativan, a steriod, and shot of phenergan. We were told these symptoms could last from 6-8 weeks. However, the ER doctor said sometimes these symptoms are irreversible. I pray that is not the case."


"I have been on this birth control for maybe going on my third month. So far I have more positives than negatives. I have barely had any acne at all, maybe one here and there. I'm not very emotional either. Before I began taking Sprintec I always had horrifying cramps at the beginning of my period each month, now I barely have any at all. The worst part about this birth control for me is that I've gained 20 pounds and it is noticeable."


"Was constipated for days, my fiancee mentioned this product to me. I didn't have any cramps, took one pill with a full 12 oz bottle of water and about 3-4 hours later I was relieved of my bowels."


"I've only been on this pill for a little over a month now (switched from caziant) and man. I think I love this pill.  Before when I was on caziant, things were normal and it regulated my period so I knew when exactly I'd be getting it (use to be very irregular and heavy) and that was great but man. It threw my pH off SO bad. I was so sensitive that any little thing would make me have a yeast infection. So I switched to Lolo (samples) and wow! I was a little but moody at first but it went away. I just haven't had my period yet and that's never happened before so I'm kind of freaking out. Took a test and came back negative. I see this pill makes people not have any at all and I know I feel about that."


"(See previous review) The worst symptoms were: I began to feel  delusional and crazy to the point where I thought about going to the hospital because of the severe mood swings and loss of reality. I was depressed constantly after I started taking this pill. I was crying uncontrollably non stop. My family was extremely concerned because I am normally a very happy, positive, and ambitious person. Again, I do NOT recommend this birth control. STAY AWAY."


"Worked well, but had to stop due to conscription, blurred vision, and energy."


"I have been on this medication for about 12 years now. It seems to work very well but as the years have gone on it doesn't work quite as well as it used to. That's why I only rate it at an 8. There was a time when my insurance was messed up, and I didn't have the money to pay for my medications. I could definitely tell the difference when I was not on this medicine. I would definitely recommend it."


"Stelara is an excellent medication.  I first contracted psoriasis through strep throat.  I  was covered in red spots from the neck down. Previously, I used a medication that cleared it up but it was harsh and made my hair fall out! I switched to Stelara and it cleared it up within days, I kid you not.  The only side effect has been fatigue and maybe a mild case of depression (which I'm not sure can be attributed to the Stelara).

I'm only giving it a 9 because it won't clear up the patches on my face AND it is very expensive (right now the cost is 19,000 but Johnson & Johnson is covering it).   Highly recommend though."


"I have had severe bipolar and manic depression for ten years. I was diagnosed at age 14, and have tried countless other medications over the years, none of which helped me in the least. I've been on lamotrigine for about 7 months now and I can honestly say this is the first time in ten years where I feel like I am myself again. This medicine has given me my life back. I cannot praise it enough and I strongly suggest anyone with similar conditions try lamotrigine. It has saved my life, quite literally."


"After getting into a car accident I fracturing my skull, broke my right arm, and dislocated 3 discs in my back. It led to 5 surgeries, and of course pain management. I got put on Opana 30 ER 2x daily, and Oxycodone 30mg IR 5x daily. The powerful Narcotics led to severe Nausea and Vomiting. I tried Zofran, Promethazine, Hydroxyzine, they worked, but not good enough. I finally got introduced to Ativan, got put on 1mg 3x daily. WOW is the best word to describe it. Now I'm pain free with ZERO nausea, thanks Ativan!"


"I switched from Microgynon to Yazmin due to suffering from almost all terrible side effects including fatigue, loss of libido and mood swing. I have had 4 packs of Yazmin so far. At the first three months, I feel a lot better. I was happier and even had better libido. However, starting from the 4 packs, I started to have some side effects. I am slowly losing my libido and became moody. Yet, my breast seems to be bigger, had shorter and lighter period, and haven't had breast pain and fatigue at all."


"I took Augmentin starting last week for a sinus infection. The first few days were fine, and I felt relief from the pressure of the infection. However, by day 5, my stomach hurt so badly, and around my body to the back. I could not eat. My stomach was rock hard and I felt so bloated. I could only suffer through day 8. I had to stop. I cannot tolerate this medication, and will never take it again."


"I used this for a yeast infection and it really works. Before using this, I did a vaginal ph test to make sure I didn't have BV or some other sort of infection. Once I saw that my ph levels were fine, I proceeded with the monistat and used as directed. Yes, it itches like hell for a short while. And yes it does leak. I usually do it before bed and wear a panty liner. I try to do it when I'm really sleepy or have taken a drowsy medication, to avoid being awake through the itchy phase.
I see the comments that people have received chemical burns or other painful issues with this product. It may be that their ph levels are off and it isn't a YI that they have in the first place. I'd advise you to use a vaginal ph first and go from there."


"My sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia at  about 29 after a third suicide attempt and full blown nervous breakdown.   She was eventually placed in a state mental institution for ten years.  She only got out due to Clozaril.  They tried it on three patients through the national institute of health in Washington, DC.  She was released to a halfway house within three months.  Although she is still very ill, she remains on this medicine for approximately 23 or more years.  "


"Benadryl made my 16yr old so sleepy that he had to be sent home from school but it did take away his hives."


"Taking for over 20 years. Controls generalized seizure activity. No known side effects. Took during pregnancy w/ little issue (child had to be weaned off after birth)."


"I started up trintellix ( That's what its called here in Canada) about 2 months ago. I have noticed a complete change in my attitude and personality. I no longer feel as sad and hopeless as I did before, and my anxiety is almost not even there. Sure I still get a few depressive episodes, but they don't ever last more than a day and I've only had 2 so far. I have cycled through so many different anti-depressants that I actually got fed up and quit them all together, but I'm glad I decided to give them another try. HOWEVER, every morning after I take my pill (10mg) I get extremely nauseous. I end up puking almost every other morning. Today it was just a cup of orange juice. Because of this, I have lost about 15lbs from not eating as much."


"Femring is an excellent form of estrogen replacement.  Very convenient. It gives me a much better mood than estrogens I have used in the past."


"Ever since high school, I've had problems with having to go all the time. After almost 25 years suffering (and having gone to a urologist who found nothing), my PCP prescribed this. For me, it works even better than the manufacturer claims in its marketing."


"Still not sure is this is "The One" but it sure beats everything else I've tried out when it comes to helping me stay asleep. I used to wake up multiple times a night, or I would wake and not go back to sleep. Now I wake up just once or twice and more often than not, I do eventually go back to sleep.  So I'll give it another few weeks and see if I can't sleep through the whole night.

Hopefully my sleep will continue to improve. 15 mg seems to be best for me.

Download the coupon from the website and pay $1/pill."


"I just started on Exalgo ER 12mg's. After fooling around with Lortab AND morphine CR for years, which would only dull my pain( Shot out of the sky in Nam) as well as a major car accident, I have found or rather my fantastic neurologist decided to go with this. I have been able to sleep a full evening(8Hrs) and not wake up with a hang-over effect. I am after 26 years narcotic tolerant so I was quite skeptical about this expensive medicine. Well, I am a believer. I just pray that it will last a year or two before it becomes useless to me. An operation to repair my back only has a 80/20 chance of even helping me. 80% being the negative. If you are tired of the pill counting or a few days withdrawal which I have been through. Ask your Doc."


"I was given Benadryl at the hospital for an allergic reaction. It instantly shot my heart rate up to 217 bpm and instantly my mouth got dry I couldn't swallow my chest felt hot like an elephant was sitting on it and I got really cold. It put me into shock my body wouldn't stop shaking, I could breath.  It was so scary I thought I was dead thanks to the doctors quick response he saved me but it almost killed me. "


"I got the implanon inserted in June 2014, it was amazing for about 16 months.. no period and no side effects! Then out of nowhere I started getting spotting and mood swings. It's now been 6 months and I'm getting a period every 2 weeks and severe mood swings, I feel like I'm losing my mind. I decided to wait and see if it improved but as it's now been 6 months, I'm getting it removed this week."


"I have been on 10mg it for 8 weeks and it works well for me. I did not want to go up to 20mg but I was going through some ups and downs so my Dr. recommended I go up to 20mg.  This is my 4 day on it and seems to be working better. I did not have any sexual side effects or notifiable weight gain but I do seem to have some tingling sensation in my head.  This is my first time on Antidepressants."


"It worked very instantly, it was a great product. Then I stopped after 2 weeks and it came back straight away. So I had to take it until the entire season finished to prevent the allergic reaction coming again. The product is good except for the horrible leak that drips down your nasal path into the back of your throat."


"Best keep Secret!!"


"I've been on Contrave since 12/2016.  Began three days after Christmas.  I was 250 lbs.  I lost thirty & down to 220 in three months (80 carbs a day) & maintained until (chocolate season of Easter), but now I am up to 230.  I don't feel the medication is working anymore- at all.  However, the doctor has scared me into believing I will gain back the other 20 if I go off of it.  I'm a sugar addict.   Plain and simple.  It's like crack cocaine.  Tried telling the doctor this who wanted me to try CBT.  Yeah, no.  I don't need any armchair psychoanalyst telling me that "Hey, you really crave sugar."  I get about 15,000 steps in a day, but it doesn't help.  I want to lose another 50 pounds, but it's clear that this medication won't be part of it."


"My insurance company changed to Humalog KwikPen; my short response - IT SUCKS!

The medicine works well, when I actually get it administered, but their crappy pen just does not work properly.  I take 5 to 8 units a few times per day but the pen does not seem to develop enough pressure to push the med into my body."


"I have had 3 back surgeries by the time I was 25yrs old. I have degenerative disc condition and on top of that I was involved in an accident at work which resulted in a herniated disc. I went through a discectomy, a spinal fusion, and a correction surgery. Needless 2 say I have A LOT of hardware in my back! Percocet was wonderful it made my recovery bearable & living a some what normal life. Unfortunately I'd been on it for 3yrs and then my doctor cut me off cold turkey & told me 2 take Tylenol extra strength. The withdrawals are awful & I'm am still living in awful pain but I had 3 yrs with mild to no pain with Percocet!"


"I'm probably not qualified to review this as I only had it in for 24 hours. I mistakenly read the reviews/side effects after getting it inserted and immediately regretted getting it. Even though I know I might not have experienced the adverse side effects, I was not willing to risk it. I will definitely do more research next time!
For the 24 hours I had it, I did feel quite nauseous and nearly fainted twice. Other than that, the insertion and removal was fairly painless."


"I have a lot of metal in my spine and this helps a lot without making me drowsy or "stoned". I can function almost normally on this medication, with the only things holding me back from normal function being the actual metal screws and the associated pains in the torn muscles and sciatic nerve. The pains are still there, but definitely a lot more manageable with the oxycodone. After a brief "breaking in" period my thinking processes returned to normal, with little to no losing track of thoughts or other side effects you might expect with a narcotic like this."


"I knew going into it that the Mirena device was going to hurt, but being that I have a very high pain tolerance and have gotten used to lots of uterine pain (I've had really heavy periods accompanied by intense cramping since I was nine), I really didn't think it would be all that bad. I was wrong! I'm so glad I had my fiance drive me and pick me up to the actual insertion appointment; after I got it, the doctor asked me to sit up and I almost fainted. My blood pressure dropped and I thought I'd be sick. It hurt a whole lot whenever I sat or bent over for the first week and a half to the point where I thought something was wrong and kept checking the strings to make sure it hadn't perforated. It works well and I love it now.. but the initial pain is BAD."


"I have had the Implanon rod in my arm for two years. It made me have a period for 19 days and off for about 4 to 5. My hair was falling out, horrible cramps and bad headaches. I have switched over to the Lutera pill and instantly it has made a difference. I did have a little bit of tenderness in my breasts. Yes, I crave sweets. But who doesn't? My periods come the same day every month and are light and easy. I love this product. For the past six months it has been good to me."


"I'm a 26 year old female and I started taking this medicine along with a fluid pill on 01/25/08. At my heaviest weighing 317 lbs, I tried everything under the sun and lost maybe 10 lbs maximum here and there, but it always came right back. When I began this medication I weighed 308 lbs. Its 07/16/08 I weigh 218 lbs. That's a 90 lb loss from the date I started and 99 lbs since my heaviest. I do excerise for around an hour several times a week. I eat almost anything I want just in small portions. I cry when I look in a mirror."


"I had OCD for 3 years. I could not sit down. I was eating while I was unable to concentrate on anything else than my thoughts. I would avoid going to the bathroom because I could not seat down on the toilet. In order to avoid my thoughts I was walking about 11 km per day. I would fall asleep thinking about something and in the next morning I would wake up thinking the same thing. I had the same exact thought for 3 days until something else stuck in my mind. I am taking 250 mg a day now and everything is good. The only think is that Coffee and Alcohol messes up the medication. One day after two coffees I had to take something else to calm my self down."


"I Have had the implant for 4 months now, the first month i had no bleeding and thought it was wonderful, I am now on my 3rd period this month! Bled for 5 days had a week off bleed again for 6 days had 2 days off and bleeding again! Am considering taking it out. The only good use of it is not worrying about taking a pill everyday, but all these periods are interfering with not only my love life but aswell as my job."


"I've been taking Ambien for many years. The first year, I was prescribed 10 mg nightly. I had experienced a "deep sleep" and through the entire night. For the first time in my life, I didn't feel exhausted the next day. Then my dosage was changed to 5 mg, which was tough! My tolerance to the higher dose made it not work. My Dr. gave me something different to substitute while my body adjusted. It's not been 2 years, that I've been taking the 5 mg. I also take Adderall XR @ 20 mg daily and 20 mg of Prozac. During the last 6 months, I've had difficulty with memory. Being able to recall things I read, appointment times, things people had said to me. I am 52 years old, and I understand that comes with age. But has anyone had similar problems?"


"I had such high hopes for Strattera, but it was completely ineffective and actually made my condition worse. I wanted it to help me focus on work: sending emails, making phone calls, generally being able to work at a computer and other things. I started at 40mg a day, and found myself slightly more tired. I raised it to 60mg a day and seemed to get more tired and less motivated to get anything done. Finally I went to 80mg and still no help with focus. I just found that I was lethargic, unmotivated and tired. I took naps and lazed around, but didn't get as excited about things as I had before the medicine. My job requires creativity, and it's hard to be creative if you're not excited about it. So I actually became LESS productive."


"I'm a 71 year old woman. Have vertigo and nausea that lasts for months. The Transderm-Scop patch helped off and on, but it is supposed to be worn on the neck and it would itch and leave a rash. So, I tried meclizine. No dizziness, but I can't get out of bed. Tiredness over comes me. Not sure what to try next."


"Doesn't work! This is a totally ineffective inhaler. I gave it one star because I can't give it a lower rating."


"I would be absolutely useless during my period and the pain from my "episodes", as we have come to call them, would be so bad that I would actually go into shock. I took Yaz for a little over a year and LOVED IT. My periods were nearly pain-free, my skin looked AMAZING (even though it wasn't horrible before), and I had no definite side effects. I went from needing 2 Acetaminophen and 4 Ibuprofen every four hours or a Hydrocodone (for the pain) to needing nothing! The pain had gone from unbearable to a mild discomfort. I had no change in weight, and my moods were much more stable. My only side effect was mild "rocky" stomach the first few days after initially starting the pill. It worked great for me."


"I broke out in blisters on face, scalp, and chest. These were oozing a clear sticky fluid that literally melted the skin it oozed over.  Tried everything over the counter and homeopathic but this flesh eating infection would not clear. Finally went to urgent care and was prescribed Bactrim for an assumed MRSA skin infection. Within The first 24 hours I had noticeable improvement. Sores weren't burning red and swollen, by 3rd day some scabs are already falling off with healthy pink skin underneath, no ooze, no new blisters. Day 5 you would hardly know I had a skin problem. All clear. Only side effect I had was loss of appetite. Didn't want to eat, nothing sounded good. Lost 4 pounds.  Not everyone reacts bad to Bactrim."


"I started off with a sample pack of these and then I decided to be prescribed the birth control pills. MY MISTAKE. At first I liked the pill, I didn't adjust to it long enough I guess for all of the negative side effects to take place. Reading other peoples reviews made me feel A LOT better about what has been happening to me. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL. I used to be really happy all of the time and I was just starting to lose weight. This pill brought my weight loss to a complete halt.  This pill made me gain some weight back even though I was working really hard toward my weight loss goals. Also, this pill turned me into a crazy person, I get moody and cry for no reason. it is negatively effecting my long time relationship with my boyfriend."


"Very effective for duodenal ulcer flare up. My only criticism is that they dissolve in your mouth before you can swallow any water to wash then down, and I have almost choked on them, which is very scary. The company needs to provide a thicker coating, even if it delays the quick effectiveness. I just coated one with butter and it went down more smoothly, with lots of ice water, but I still felt it hang up in my esophagus which almost made me gag. I think this could be dangerous. The other night it really scared me, as it got stuck on the way down, and I coughed and gagged and drank water but it was stubborn."


"I have had reactions to three previous medications.I was hopeful with this one because it works differently.  Started on 100 mg. By day 7 I was starting to feel very fatigued 2 hours after taking the pill. Noticed decrease in urination and blurred vision. Symptoms worsened the next couple of days. Lasted 10 days. Guess I go back to my almost carb free diet."


"I had high hopes for this treatment, but had terrible side effects including extremely high blood pressure and excruciating pains in my legs and lower back. I had to quit after 5 days because of these issues. This was 3 months ago and I still have back pain and tendinitis in my foot."


"I have social anxiety disorder and depression. I never knew how unhappy and stressed I was until I started taking Zoloft early in the year. The drug did wonders for me. It brought out such happiness and a zest for life that I had not felt in a very long time. I began to exercise and eat right and as a result I lost a lot of weight. However, I stopped taking Zoloft mid year because my wife and I are trying to have another baby and it might affect fertility. A few weeks ago I got back on Zoloft for some anxiety I was feeling. I have done one week at 25 mg and the following two weeks on 50, but my anxiety is through the roof and I'm very depressed. I hope it starts to work again, I'm really anxious and praying I get my calm back."


"GAH! it's 4:40 am and I'm awake because my vagina BURNS and ITCHES. It feels worse than it did when I had my yi. I don't know if my symptoms are going to get better, but right now this is awful. Not worth it!!!!"


"I have re-occurring bouts of vertigo about 3-4 times a year.  It seldom lasts more than 14-20 hours but is severe at times, spinning surroundings, and feeling of falling backwards.  Usually the drowsy feeling stays with me for 2 days.  I have tried the natural remedies but find that Bonine or Meclizine works the best for me. I have had a hard time to find it over the counter the past year."


"The key to using Alli is that you must list everything you eat and not exceed the amount of fat per meal.  I haven't experienced any side effects and am extremely pleased.  I lost 10 pounds before starting the program and hit a plateau, but since using Alli, I've lost 27 more with only 13 pounds to go.  When I reach my ideal weight, I'm going to continue the tracking, eventually weaning myself off of Alli, to be able to maintain my weight.  I don't expect a quick transition, but love the results.  I recommend trying it, but be diligent to follow the instructions for good results."


"I am on 10mg of Brintellix, and have been for approximately 2 years. This med is a miracle worker for me, I am more stable than I have ever been. However, as a result I experience severe nausea as well as projectile vomiting, if taken after a large meal it is not as bad; within the hour after taking the medication I either feel like I am going to vomit or barely have time to make it to the toilet before vomiting. This is the one negative of this medication, so I have had to choose to deal with this in order to keep the positive outcome in dealing with my MDD; my whole life has changed since starting Brintellix. Vomiting/Nausea is a small price compared to just not living."


"PTSD. Seemed to help some. Have bit of dizzy loopy for about 15 to 30 minutes after taking then ok. Was taking other meds and got sick and barfed often. Quit taking and nausea stopped. After a couple of months feeling quite anxious so started up Buspar again and anxiety seems to be very much calmed down. I plan to space meds out throughout day and find a schedule where my tummy doesn't feel so nauseated."


"Man this stuff  taste horrible! Almost as bad as some thick cough syrup or Imodium or mylanta. I mixed mine with diet ginger ale ( of course with approval from my doctor). However, it managed to work very quickly. I was in the restroom within 20 mins after consuming it. No cramping , but I did gag a few times as I was drinking it . I managed to suck on lemons in between sips which also helped a lot. It works but the taste and then drinking the two bottles of water afterwards is tough! Beware."


"Started Venlafazine 37.5mg - 150mg over a 6 weeks period for Anxiety and PMDD but had to stop. Previous to this I was on Mirtazapine 15mg to help with sleep and appetite but it did nothing for my 'feelings'.
VENLAFAXINE- PROs-  Slightly more confident, didn't blush, more energy, less body pain.
CONs- INSOMNIA, no appetite at all started losing weight, muted feelings, had no empathy anymore, like a I don't give a shit attitude, NO LIBIDO and couldn't orgasm!
I decided to quit this garbage and return to the mild Mirtazapine for good. Some of the weeks I was on venlafazxine I actually also took the Mirt (the combo known as Californian rocket fuel) so I could get some sleep although doctors did not allow me to do this! Effects after stopping Venlafaxine -3days"


"I've been taking ambien for over 6 years. It helps me sleep and I can sleep 6 hrs and felt like I slept 10 hrs only bad thing is once commit to taking ambien I can't be bothered cuz I won't remember so I usually lock my self down but it is a very helpful drug"


"On the first day I felt like death before taking the medicine. After taking day 1 (2 pills) around 630 pm I felt noticeably better by the morning, although I slept horrible (fever, uncomfortable wheezing).  I feel 4x better in the morning.... Took this medicine along with prednisone."


"I started taking this 8 weeks ago, and after 4 weeks I got a period. I just assumed it was my body adjusting. It went away for about a week, but now I have been bleeding heavily for the past 3 weeks. This cannot be normal. My skin has gotten way worse and I have become very moody. "


"I was prescribed 50 mg. 1st day I could literally feel the release of the medication. During the lag of the release I would get headaches, become tired, irritable and frustrated with every situation and conversation. By evening time I couldn't carry a conversation without forgetting prior known facts. Saturday ,I was completely not myself. On top of how I felt
Friday I was emotional, had down thoughts, I couldn't follow a time line: I was late for everything. Sunday seemed to be better but not by much. Monday..horrible it was like I added Friday and
Saturday symptoms together then add in horrible chest pain, shortness of breath, constant feeling of about to faint, fever, flu symptoms, hot/cold, exhausted but not able to sleep, & more symptoms. I refuse to take another dose"


"Exceptionally good product to relieve mild dermatitis symptoms. It has come in 2 part: a large bottle of liquid and a capsule of the active ingredient. If you are not going to use the product immediately, tell the pharmacist to NOT mix the products for you. The solution is good only for 3 months from the date of mixing."


"I regrew my hair and you can too. I've been bleaching my hair on and off since forever. My hair wouldn't grow any longer it would just snap off. I've dreamed about having thick, long hair. My friend suggested Biotin when we were talking about my hair loss.
I’ve tried like 4 different brands til I found that the best one for me. My hair and nails grow SO much quicker.
Also my energy levels are high. I continue to take biotin every day and now that I am no longer on my diet I eat whatever I want and I don't gain weight. So I highly recommend it to you. "


"My skin dermatoligist prescribed me this drug to heal inflammation on the skin that was caused by mosquitos and left blisters & deep wounds on my skin. She prescribed me methylprednisolone 8mg which I had to take 3x a day for 3 days... I had the whooping cough at the same time when I took this drug, I took Ambroxol before that but stopped when I took this drug. The pill did nothing much to me. I took it 2 times and then I stopped due to the side effects. After the pills my throat does not swallow properly and spitting out thick phlegm is difficult, I almost choked and was out of breath from my own phlegm when I tried to spit it out. It only stopped the pain in my leg but caused pain at other parts of my body. Not taking them again."


"I am very much satisfied on the progressive action of janumet50/1000, my sugar which was above fasting- 200& pp was 330, after taking janumet it came down to fp-96, pp-137...I take it twice a day, since my glucose levels are keeping normal ,will reduced the dose to 1500 per day."


"Taken exactly as directed, worked wonders for colonoscopy prep."


"Cipro is the only thing that works for me. I suffer from chronic urinary tract infections, despite my efforts of consistent 100% cranberry juice intake and using the bathroom after sex, I normally have 2-3 per year. Cipro usually kicks the awful urinary tract infection symptoms within a couple hours of my first dose, and I have complete relief within the first day. I'm lucky enough to have the meds on-hand due to the recurrent infections - typically only take for 3 days unless I'm seeing blood in my urine, then I take it for 5. Dose 500mg twice in the first day to kick the infection, and then I follow up with 500mg once per day through my 3 or 5 day. I don't usually have many side effects from the Cipro, maybe some fatigue and mild headache for a day but that's all."


"I seemed to experience the regular side effects of LEXAPRO, insomnia, low sex drive, sleepiness during the day. I am taking it at night because my doctor said if it made me tired to take it at night. I assumed it would and started out taking it at night. Strange dreams, some pleasant. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Seems to be helping with the pain. Have had anxiety and depression in my family, and have tried quite a few other medications that haven't worked. Only have been on it for two weeks but feel more positive in my mind, want to accomplish more in my life. Hopefully the side effects will dwindle away, worth it to stick with it from hearing others responses. Great medication."


"I have bpd, and it was a really rough start. My Dr had me on 27 different prescriptions in one year, and I was a total train wreck. Switched Dr's, and that one gave me a very high dose of benzos, and it almost killed me. Spent time in the icu for that one. Finally got the most amazing Dr now and he started me on gabapentin. It honestly saved my life.It is so hard to survive this illness when you cant get in under control. I had forgetten what it was like to be myself. I was angry and pissed off at everyone. It was so very hard on my husband and four little boys. I started with 300mg three times a day. The difference was amazing. I could smile and laugh. Thank you gabapentin for bringing me back!"


"I've been taking a low dosage of this medication for four and a half months, and all it's done it make me unable to cry, heighten my anxiety, and cause me to wake up in the middle of the night, and render me unable to fall back asleep."


"I had a great experience on Ocella. My insurances does full coverage of it for me so it's free every month, huge plus! I was also prone ever since my first period, which was pretty late, I would skip months at a time and then have terrible cramps, periods, and awful moods. Prescription midol couldn't even provide me with relief. I got on a BC that caused me to gain weight even though I was dieting and exercising and stopped it. I then a few months later got on Ocella. I have my period every month and lasts about 4 days. It's pretty heavy with minimal cramps. I haven't gained weight but I can seem to lose any either but that's not really a problem for me at this time. No out of the ordinary mood swings, sickness, or tiredness."


"I have tried every diet under the sun, have worked with numerous personal trainers, and although I have been faithful 85% of the time on any diet I have been on, I have never been able to lose weight at a healthy rate. I normally have to do an extreme diet to see any progress and then my body will fight tooth and nail for the weight to come back. 3 months ago, I spoke to my doctor and she recommended Belviq because it has the least chance of side effects. I do have them though. For the first month, I would say headaches were pretty bad, but I would take Excedrin. But the tiredness that has lasted for the entire time, though it is not debilitating, it does effect my desire to work out. I have lost steadily though, 1.5-2pds a week at 1550 cal"


"I started out like the person probably reading these reviews, your trying to be optimistic about this product.  I started wearing all black, my confidence was gone. And this continued on through High School. I'd go play pool at a friends house or play Basketball at his house and I'd wear sweaters or hoodies to hide the stains. I went through every antiperspirant known, I even tried shaving my pits. Then just last week I tried Drysol for the first time. That night I put it on, I instantly regained confidence. Only the next day, it didn't seem to work. First day of grade 11. Sure I was nervous. So I gave it a go again, and from there on out, I've been dry. So give this product some time to work. I give you my word, this product will work."


"You have to find what works best for you with Linzess and when you do, you will LOVE this drug.  I've had irritable bowel with severe constipation for all my adult life.  My insurance does not cover this drug yet I am willing to pay for it.  I have lost weight and no longer feel bloated all the time.  Before Linzess, Miralax was the only thing that even barely worked (after a few days).  Another commenter is right, if you take it more than 1/2 hour before eating (I wake up and take it in the wee hours of the morning or as soon as I wake up.)  The earlier you take it, the more the bowel movement will contain a lot of water as well.  A cup of coffee in the morning can jumpstart it."


"My arm burned and itched all the time and I had a extremely pain full period that lasted months non-stop the length of the time it was in my arm"


"I have been going through some really tough times, job loss and a terminally ill partner and I have been experiencing a lot of anxiety as a result.  My Dr prescribed Zoloft.  If anything Zoloft made things worse, I tried sticking it out for three months but the ongoing nausea, increased anxiety, jaw clenching, restless legs and insomnia were just too much to cope with along with everything else.  It also numbed me and made me very indifferent to things.  To cut a long story short I stopped after three months and have changed to Citalopram.  Citalopram has lifted my mood without all of the side effects I experienced on Zoloft."


"It has help me to grow hair back on my head and assist in breast growth"


"I was prescribed Champix by my doctor and started on the them on the 12th January. I had to pick a date as a quit date, I chose the 25th Jan. I was a heavy smoker for over 20 years and on 2 packs of 20 a day (awful) I am proud to say I am a non smoker after taking Champix for just 12 days. To me this medicine is a pure miracle, I have to finish my tablets which were to last for 14 days. I have had headaches and really bad dreams that have woken me but I can live with that, I have no cravings at all to smoke and the thought of it does make me feel a bit of nausea. I just pray this last's as it truly is a miracle medicine."


"Great! My daughter has had a cold and cough to the point of vomiting a few times. After the Dr checked her to make sure nothing serious, gave her this and she felt immediately better. Coughing and congestion significantly reduced. Bromfed is amazing and tastes good too (I always try anything I am going to give my children)."


"I see a lot of mixed reviews on this. It's obvious this drug is EXTREMELY helpful on some and on others its completely ineffective, and can even do harm. My suggestion is to try it out for a month. If you don't feel the effects of it, try it for another month and if you still don't then switch to another drug. If you start feeling agitated by it, get off it immediately. For me strattera has worked wonders. I am 18 years of age, and have noticed the effects after my 4th week of taking it. My mind feels clearer, and I feel more motivated to focus on things I would usually find boring. The effects are reflected in my ACT score: my score has gone up a whole 6 points since first taking it. I wholeheartedly recommend strattera to anyone with ADD."


"So, I feel like this did help stabilize me a little bit (with depressive states), but I ended up getting acne and redness all over my face. I also had my eyes feel all weird and twitchy. Overall, It was not super effective for me because I still had horrible anxiety and panic attacks and I could not titrate high enough to get effective coverage from the medication without weird side effects. I was only on 75mg maximum, mind you."


"My Dr had put me on the Losartan. Right after I started taking it, my whole back was in so much pain. I had told my Dr about the pain and I believed it was the Losartan. He said I had a physically demanding job. Keep taking it. After being in so much pain, I couldn't work I emailed him and explained my pain. He said there has been no case studies of it causing back pain to keep taking it. After telling him three times I was in pain due to this medicine and he still would not help me I am switching Drs. Yes, it lowered my blood pressure but the back pain I was having is NOT worth it!"


"Have only used Lasix a few days and have already noticed a big difference."


"Seeks to be working well, had 3 teeth extracted, and my dentist prescribed this medication due to the slight swelling prior to the extraction, which has gone done down considerably, along with the major pain and pressure that accompanied it before."


"I started using this product a little more than a week ago.  I applied it three nights in a row as instructed, and went to a party the next day to test it out.  I still sweated, but not nearly as much, and I had hope that with time I would be totally sweat free.  I applied it once again the following night, only to continue to sweat the next day.  Since then (It's been about four days) I have applied hypercare every night without any improvements in the amount I sweat.  Today was the first day of school and I was sweat the entire day, unable to lift my arms at all for fear of the odor and stains.  I feel so hopeless now and don't know what to do."


"Ativan is wonderful for dealing with a stressful job, failing marriage, aging parents and restless leg. My doctor prescribed this medication for me so I can relax at night. I was well rested and the next day I felt more energized."


"I started Trinessa in mid Sept. I am taking it primarily for acne. While I was on Trinessa my acne didn't get better until almost 3 mos. later. I noticed some improvement in overall skin tone and complexion that I hadn't seen before, which is nice. But I gained about 6-7 lbs, and I feel bloated almost all the time. I have been working out hard for a month now, watching what I ate even MORE and I have lost a mere 2 lbs.... extremely disappointing. This pill may have made me more irritable and PMS-y at times, my periods are the same, not lighter. I really hate the fact that I eat so healthy and work out so much and see no improvements in my body. I've never had to work so hard to lose even 2 lbs, so I'm switching to Yaz."


"This is the only medicine in 3yrs of having Occipital Neuralgia that REALLY WORKS!!!"


"Works well on me and my children. I have found it works in a few days. I have used it for chest infections and middle ear, and had great results with all my family."


"
In few words  - Life changing
All negative thoughts change to positive ones
And that is a life changing pill
I was born depressed really ,with a wierd point of veiw, very critic of everybody, now I am a happy ordinary guy with a beautifull family
Something I could not have achieved with out paxil, I take one every day for 23 years
The effects goes out just after a glass of wine , so be carefull , quiting the pill in a fast way will cause  " rage" yes , you would not recognized your self kind of rage so be carefull.
You ar"


"Back in 2011, after having and IUD and having several back to back UTI's I had to see a specialist. This specialist prescribed Bactrim. Well on the third day of taking this medicine, I woke up, tried to get out of bed and fell to the floor. I realized I couldn't walk, couldn't see straight and I felt very weak. I ended up having to go to the Emergency room only to find  out that this medicine was taking the blood and bone marrow out of my body. I had to have two blood transfusion after this medicine."


"Near the end of the second does of this Nexplanon [5yr 8mth]. The side affects are catching up and getting worse. Pain in the lower leg that doesn't go away, occasional swollen face, sudden severe headaches, longer and heavier periods, sever mood swings, feeling really sad, can't seem to loose any weight. Starting to affect daily life, oh like my marriage.
This is the opposite of how it started, of course. Time for removal.
Be sure to read and understand all the potential side effects. Good luck."


"After only 3-4 days I was immediately better. I couldn't believe it because my doctor had put me on all sorts of medicines before this one and Buspar SAVED my life! The only side effect I noticed with it was that 30 minutes after taking it I was a little dizzy but it went away after a half hour and I was finally stress free with no panic or anxiety attacks."


"Leveled out my moods, but very constipating and I still have no energy."


"I first started with Lo Loestrin and had a terrible experience with it the first month or so. I then switched to Minastrin to see if my body can handle it. The first few months were great, no crazy side effects and my period was super light- no cramps and lasted about 4 days at most. About a month and a half ago that's when it got worse. I have a headache every single day.. Constant dizziness and fatigue. I'm a personal trainer so it's my lifestyle to eat right and train almost everyday. I noticed I'm not losing any fat, instead I gained about 3lbs and constantly feel like I'm retaining water. As I type this I have a throbbing headache on the left side of my head. All I want to do is sleep and even if I take Advil my pain does not go away."


"I have been on this pill for 3.5 years and it is my FAVORITE THING EVER. My periods are extremely light, I almost never have cramps or mood swings, and the only weight gain I experienced was welcome and came in the form of a cup size. I haven't had any problems during that time of the month or otherwise and overall, I think this is just a very nice, happy pill. I always use condoms because I'm paranoid but I'm scare-free also!"


"Wellbutrin was a miracle drug for me. The first time I ever remember experiencing "normal" was after I started taking it.  The only side effects I had were having vivid, movie like dreams, and losing a ton of weight. The dreams were so great, I didn't want to wake up, and the weight loss was a dream come true.  "


"I'm suffering from Tinea Cruris for over 3 months now. Tried different remedies. Non of them worked. Tried topical creams such as Clotrimazole, Dactarin, Lamisil. None of them bring any relief. After consultation with my GP I took a liver function blood test and when the results came satisfying I was prescribed 200mg of Sporanox/Itraconazole for 1 week. No effect was noticed during the drug course although after few days fungus started to disappear from my penis head. Week after everything came back with a "double kick" the rash from my groin did not go at all. Everything is the same. Side effects: After the course I felt very tired and nervous but this went off after couple of days. Now I have to look for some other solution!!!"


"I took this when I had acute externa otitis media. My ear was hurting really badly and it was swelled up. I couldn't sleep on the side of the affected ear, couldn't open my jaw wide enough to eat/yawn. It was horrid. I was prescribed 10 tabs (twice a day) and after my prescription, the swelling reduced significantly and also my skin looks amazing. I do not have any side effects. But I love what this medicine has done to my skin especially. I do get very bad breakouts at time, especially when I keep my make up on for too long. Even my colleagues commented on how clean my face looks at the moment. "


"I had the Mirena IUD placed in July of 2007, 6 months after my husband and I had our first baby. My doctor recommended it over the Paraguard. When the doctor was placing it, I was extremely uncomfortable. However, I felt back to normal after two days. There was mild spotting for the first couple of weeks, but that stopped. Then my period stopped. In fact, I haven't seen my period since 2007. I haven't felt any different since I had it placed. The only thing that could be a bother about this is the strings, it feels like fishing line. The doctor said the strings would soften over time and they did within the first year. I love Mirena!"


"I have had 2 Paraguard IUDs. Took the 1st one out to get pregnant, got the 2nd after my daughter was born. Both times, I had heavier periods, but it seemed better than hormonal birth control that makes me crazy. After 2 and a half years, I started having strange side effects. Lots of acne, dry skin, swollen lymph node, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, hopelessness. My doctor said that my swollen lymph node is associated with the liver. My acupuncturist said she thought I had liver congestion. I researched excess copper in the body. ALL. MY. SYMPTOMS. Had it removed within 2 days. Felt immediately better. My acne started healing within a few days. Not feeling depressed anymore. It was great until it wasn't."


"I've been on high dose pain medicines since 2001 and knew I had constipation as a side effect, but it wasn't until I was able to lose a large amount of weight that I realized just how backed up and bloated I was. I heard of this medication online and asked my pain management Dr for it. He had no issues giving it to me. It took me a couple weeks to get the nerve to try it because of the side effects I've read, but I've not had any. This medication has been a Godsend! It was recommended to use a laxative prior to help clean things out some, which decreases cramping from your body trying so hard to defecate. I now look forward to my injection every other day! I only need to go every other day because it works so well."


"I started Saxenda on April 1st. My starting weight was 249 and I am 205 today. I have no side effects at the 3 mg. dose because my body is used to the drug by now. You have to eat clean and small portions.No cheating!"


"I like one of the other reviewers has taken Nortrel 1/35 in place of Necon 1/35 due to lack of med at the pharmacy. I was told that it's literally the same thing but a different company. I am so glad that I stumbled across this forum because it explains the abnormal symptoms that I'm experiencing. I've been taking it 2 weeks today. The past few days I haven't had an appetite at all. I have to force myself to eat. Also, complete loss of interest in sex. As a newlywed...Not a good thing. I also noticed the dryness with sex as well which has never been a problem for me. I will be stopping this med immediately! The pros are not worth the cons."


"I've had my IUD for about 3 months. The insertion was a lot more painful than I expected and I had bad cramps for a couple days afterward. It was overall not bad seeing as it last for 5 years. I gained about 10lbs when I first got it but have been able to lost about 6 of those with diet and exercise changes. I do have pretty extreme mood swings but they are getting better as I think the hormones are working themselves out! I have an increase in sex drive for sure!!"


"I have been on Skyla for 8 months. I read many negative reviews that horrified me. I am VERY happy with my IUD! Inserting it hurt, and the next few days I felt like I was having a really bad period. I had minor spotting first month. I had a minor 2-4 day period the first three months. Since then my period has completely stopped. I have even lost the weight I put on from birth control pills, and my sex drive has increased. I sincerely recommend trying Skyla"


"If you're here looking for reviews of this pill that your doctor gave you like I was almost a year ago, I would advise you not to read through them and just try it out yourself. I read these reviews and was terrified of this pill but, for me, it honestly has made no difference in my life besides not being pregnant. The first couple of weeks I felt a little bloated, had some heart burn, and breast tenderness but these symptoms were not by any means terrible and 100% went away. Other than those first 2-3 weeks, I have experienced nothing aside from a normal day to day life and highly recommend this pill! Everybody is different though, so seriously, don't scare yourself reading reviews and just try it out yourself :)"


"I have been taking this medicine for four days now and have had nausea, and insomnia.  However, last night after taking my medicine in the early evening, my heart started beating rapidly and my chest felt very tight.  I took my emergency inhaler just to be sure my asthma wasn't acting up (hasn't acted up in years). My breathing got a little better afterwards but my heart rate was still up there. I will be consulting my physician today. I'm sure it's a great medicine."


"So just like everyone who's basically commented, I had unprotected sex with friend of mines (I know VERY stupid) on. VERY drunken night.. Of course he came inside me & to make matters even worse I was ovulating around the time, so about 11 hours later I rushed to Cvs and bought the aftera pill.. Trust me when I tell you it was the LONGEST two weeks ever!!!!!!! I googled every possible pregnancy symptom, every possible side effect of the aftera pill which are basically one in the same but finally just  when I decided I'd buy an early response prego test my period comes, which it came two days early.. But I'd rather early than NEVER.. So it works but trust me when I tell you it's not fool proof so just save yourself the time & get bc.."


"After thinking that antidepressants were just a huge money maker for the pharmaceutical industry. I was prescribed 2mg of Abilify in combination with Wellbutrin (300mg), and 10mg of Prozac, I feel like a new man. I just hope that the effects don't wear off over time."


"I am taking Sertraline. Started about two months ago. It is a Rolla coaster. 50mg for now. Depression for me is a 30 year battle. I like the numbness it brings at times."


"The first week of taking 10mg of Viibryd I did okay with the exception of diarrhea; then the anxiety began to wane.  I still had "anger issues" so the doctor upped the dose to 20mg a day.  That was okay for a couple weeks until all of a sudden, I have terrible anxiety, very bad nightmares, bruxism (clenching teeth) and bad headaches.  I try to not to clench my teeth, but I go right back to clenching without realizing it.
I dropped the dosage down to 10mg a day and I'm still not doing well.
I'm about to call the doctor and tell him what the side effects are and to choose something else...or nothing at all."


"It is very effective."


"It keeps me very stable. My only gripes are that there's a really bitter taste if it gets stuck to your tongue, the shape is ridiculous to swallow (It's like a pentagon lol) and my psychiatrist didn't know that there is more and more info coming out that suggests that it interacts with the birth control pill. My little one is 2 weeks old and she definitely wasn't planned. I took the pill perfectly too. Just a heads up :)"


"Stay away from this devil, I've had it for 2 years and in that time I've had the worse experience of my life and didn't even know it was from my birth control! It's caused me 2 have serious  stomach  issues with pain & seseitvity back & for to docs 2 see why I'm always in pain can puke at any time I want just like I was pregnant.my head is always pounding my hair is oily & I've gained over 50 pounds and I'm very active even though I have no energy I make myself walk or hike a lot! Sex what's that this makes me sick to think about being touched.but I did get it removed today I will say I'm having serious leg cramps just like I did when I first got it..at that time I blamed it on work but I'm now shown it was from the BC ..Don't get it!"


"Bipolar, ADHD, OCD, etc. Many of the symptoms overlap and crossover into each other and others as well. Depression is found in each condition, and I find for myself that depression is by far the most debilitating condition of all. I first tried Paxil 12 years ago for depression and anxiety. The Paxil worked great. The side effects included a little nausea (which is basically eliminated by eating something with or soon after taking the med) and some sexual issues (which I believe can be negotiated after you get used to the Paxil). I quit taking it when I switched insurance and because of the perceived stigma I had with taking anything for conditions I didn't want to even acknowledge. Now I'm back on it and will keep it up!"


"I changed from the POP to Loestrin about a month ago specially to clear up spots, it is great if you want a regular light period however don't go near it if you're looking for acne relief! Has made my face go from a few pimples to a horrible mess! Also has caused some uncomfortable and not nice looking bloating :( Managed to change pills and recommend Doxycyline for Acne relief instead of the pill as none of these side affects and works well!"


"Pt. 1: This birth control started ruining my life. I only took it for 3 weeks because I couldn't stand it anymore. Literally on day 3 I started getting powerful migraines, I couldn't sleep from them, my eyes would tear up, I started taking at least 4 Advil on the daily for them to be BEARABLE. Then I started feeling like pure rubbish, even more depressed than before.  I wanted to slap everyone around me. You couldn't even talk to me. Now on to my face My Face  Broke Out Like Pure Hell. I've been off of it for a week and the breakouts on my jaw (and even around my nose which never happened) are plentiful and SO RED."


"I'm a 47 yr old overweight female.  I've had high blood pressure my entire life but never cholesterol issues.  I went in for blood work in Jan. 16 and was shocked to learn my LDL-p (particle count) was off the charts at 2,800 (should be 700 range) and my LDL small particle count was 1,500 (should be under 500).  Additionally all my blood lipids were way out of range.  I was given 40 mg of atorvastatin but after reading how horrible statins were, I got scared and only took 1/2 daily.  I just got my labs redone and since January-April (3 full months), all my blood lipids are in normal, optimal range.  I did alot of research on the effectiveness of lower dose statins and have not had any issues with taking 1/2 my pill daily.  Results speak."


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

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

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


"Being using Breo for a month and it's working like a treat. I have cut down on the blue puffer by 50% which is great, I don't get a huge lecture from the pharmacist for using my blue puffer frequently, which is good."


"This has worked wonders for me. I have been on it for just two weeks and it's amazing how different I felt by day 2. I was suffering with severe depression after a miscarriage and subsequent breakup and I couldn't dig myself out of a hole. I was dealing with that plus anxiety. I did experience an increase in my anxiety when the daily 150mg of Wellbutrin started to kick in so I started taking half of a .5mg of Xanax for a few days and now that feeling is gone.

I still get sad but I haven't cried since I started the medication and being in a better mood is very motivating and makes me feel really good."


"I am a Type 2 Diabetic who has lost 41 pounds in 3 months. Qysmia is extremely effective, having substantially lowered my desire for food. Side effects are dry mouth, heartburn, constipation, restless sleep and metallic taste to food. I would readily recommend Qsymia to you for weight loss. It works!"


"Made me nauseous."


"I was out on a very low dose for unexplained right upper quadrant pain. I can not believe the difference this has made. Not only for the pain, but I was also starting to go into depression because they can't figure out what is causing my pain. After being hospitalized my gastro recommended I try it along with getting into pain management. I very rarely have to take a pain pill. I actually went 2 weeks without a pain pill. I'm very pleased with my results."


"DO NOT GET THIS! UNLESS-you're crazy. Has caused-painful breast lumps (still awaiting my ultrasound results from my breast doc), thyroiditis (an inflammed thyroid), thyroid nodules, severe migraines, AWFUL periods (almost all the time, heavy, far more uncomfortable than usual), terrible back pain, fatigue, weight gain, acne. Not to mention the person who inserted it put it too deep, so the first removal attempt was unsuccessful, I have to go back and get it removed with use of Xray/Ultrasound. Huge regret. Not worth the detrimental blow to my health. Prior to getting this-I was HEALTHY. No health problems (aside from the occasional seasonal allergies.) 3 months after insertion-everything went to hell. Coincidence. I (& my doc) think not."


"I don't understand all the complaints about the taste.  Sure, it's not my favorite, but wasn't awful (maybe they didn't dilute as instructed). Slammed 16 ounces down like a frat boy at a party and bam! Started working fairly gently real soon."


"I just started taking 10mg Celexa the evening of Jan 14, took another one same time next night. Next morning I was miserably sick. Nausea, more wretching than vomiting, weak, headachey, all over sick feeling... This was like (but this time much worse) the reaction I had when I started Prozac. Dr. agreed that my first bad reaction WAS to the Prozac, called yesterday and said I won't take more Celexa. I am done with SSRI's. I am wondering if anyone else has had this same reaction..."


"Excellent results with no side effects."


"I took this drug for several weeks and my GERD cleared up.  Then, out of the blue, I became moody and angry at everyone.  I read up on some of the side effects and found that mood issues have been associated.  I tend to have this when I take anything that amps up your metabolism so it must contain something that is somewhat related to that."


"After being disgusted with my constant weight gain, I decided to try the Real Adipex-P and not  the generic version of it. The generic  gave me really bad mood swings and made my heart flutter a lot but the Real brand has worked totally different feeling. I began on June 9th at my all time high weight of 345.4. I have found that once I chose to eat clean and refrain from beef,pork, sodas, and anything white; I got a better outcome. I have to say that we are all different and any weight loss is a plus.  I am not boasting but I am happy to report that I weighed in today and I weighed 313.6!! That's a little over 30 pounds in 5 days shy of a month.  Ya'll,  we can do this. We must not give up and stop trying! I am striving for 150 pounds."


"The cream works wonderfully.  It is a little bit hot and you really feel the burn. The outcome is worth it but it is CRIMINAL how much the drug company charges for this medication!!!  It has been around since 1957 and in 2009 it cost $157.00 per tube, today it costs $2,865.00.  Absolutely abuse!"


"worked like a charm for pain and anxiety for migraines you have to start slow and get used to it after that its better than mothers milk and a safe alternative to oxys opama ext   old school drug when people were responsible and didn't need so much control,,,,,do they still make it in the old form ,,,don't drive tho remember"


"I have been on Belviq for eight months and have lost 59 pounds. Obviously my weight loss has been dramatic with little or no side effects. I am so pleased with the results of this medication."


"Took one yesterday because i've had a persistent cough for almost 3 weeks. I literally could not breathe after taking this. I had shortness of breath until I went to sleep and it scared me. I don't know if this is a common side effect but definitely staying away from this although I wished it had worked. Also, I didn't stop coughing once."


"Prior to this product I was in a constant stage of constipation. I can recall a few times that I was so dry that it felt like I had a bad case of hemorrhoids blocking the exit. I literally believed that until I  tried using Prep H on it and determined that was not a hemorrhoid.

A life changer, the first time I used it I had bad stomach cramps for about 20 minutes. I raced to the bathroom and literally clogged up our system I had such a huge Bowell movement.

MY first few uses were  free samples from my pain management doctor. My  prescription insurance company refused to fill my prescriptions but luckily the manufacturer sales rep coordinated an appeal for me.

It changed my life, I lost 40 pounds the first 3 months I started taking them"


"Got a trial prescription for Nuvigil 150mg tablets, first day was incredible, but after a few days the effectiveness was greatly diminished.  Still worked but did not have the same effect as day one.  Worried about using it regularly since it is not covered by insurance and without that the cost is outrageous ($330/30 tablets).  Does not leave you nervous like Ritalin, and lasts longer than Provigil. Worth trying if your health care plan covers it."


"I am 18 and I've been on Concerta for just over a year now, and I took an extra year of high school to catch up, I went from a 60 in math to a 90, I felt like I had a whole new brain. Like others, I was a funny, outgoing, active person but I now find myself completely content with being alone, infact I prefer it. I easily become irritated by spending time with others. I've also experienced uncontrollable mood swings, and I spend a lot of time crying. Lately, I've been losing focus though regardless and my dosage is already at 54mg. I'm so happy with my grades, and in the beginning I was myself, but in the past few months I've become a machine, and all I think about is how much work I need to do."


"I have been taking Elmiron for about 7 years for interstitial cystitis. It had no effect on me for the first 6 months but then suddenly began to work very well. I had trouble remembering to take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating and would skip it if I forgot. I gradually realized that one 100mg dose a day was just as effect as taking three, so I changed to that as my goal dosage. I have experienced some hair thinning at the crown of my head, but since I am 70 years old I cannot be sure that was caused by Elmiron. When there was a mysterious halt in manufacture of the drug several years ago that lasted for several months before resumption, the symptoms of interstitial cystitis reappeared after a couple of weeks."


"I took my first dose on May 10th, I dropped 9lbs immediately within the first 4 days without exercise, my side effects the first 3 days were dry mouth, excessive energy, slight difference in my heart rate, clammy and insomnia. Day 5 has been totally different and I started going to the gym again today.  My heart rate was still slightly higher and I ask have problems sleeping but everything else went away. I dropped 2 more pounds today from mowing the lawn and walking the treadmill for thirty minutes. I do have to make myself eat I'm never hungry. I eat 6 times per day counting in at about 2000 calories a day. I watch my carb and sugar intake, but eat lots of dietary fiber and protein. My goal is 150 lbs, I started at 207 and I'm now 196lbs."


"I am in the UK and therefore am 'lucky enough' not to have paid for my treatment. However I understand this is a relatively expensive drug for the National Health Service to prescribe. I have had two six monthly doses and I will certainly not be having the third and that is despite having severe osteoporosis . I have experienced no positive results from this drug, only debilitating pain, stiffness and general flu' like symptoms which come and go regularly day and night with no prior warning. My worst experience was a spot on my lower jaw bone that grew until it literally erupted, leaving a 2mm diameter hole in the side of my face. ( 2 months of antibiotics ) I can find no positive feedback to justify this drugs side effects."


"Today is my 4th day on the 4-week titration. I'm starting the 25mg today. The first 2-days I felt a burning in the back of my throat. By the third day it was considerably less. On the the second day (12.5mg) I already began to feel the benefits of the medications. The pain had subsided and my energy was back! The extreme burning sensation in my upper back was gone. I'm hopeful that this medication will help me return to work. I still have the pain in my hands. The only con is the excessive sweating primarily in the evening. I'm hoping this will subside. On day two my head was drenched but I had energy and my pain level went from an 8 to a 4. I wil continue to update my progress."


"I have been taking this for about 6 or 7 months now and I don't think I will continue after I finish this pack. At first I would get very very nauseous at night before bed, making it a little difficult to fall asleep. My emotions are all over the place. I am super sensitive to everything, very easily irritated and oh my god I cry so much. I cry A LOT. I mean, I cry during commercials, those facebook videos about good samaritans or sick kids, during movies, or if someone says anything even just slightly mean to me. Sometimes, I cry for no reason at all. In fact, I'm crying right now as I'm writing this, and have been crying for the past 3 hours and I can't pin point exactly why. On the bright side, I am not pregnant, so it does do its job"


"46 year old UK male; slim, above average fitness, eats well. Tried 3 different statins with same intolerable brain fog, muscle pains and palpitations over a 3 year period.

1st injection: mild muscle pains in my back, cold legs and feet, morning glory, a little brain fog, looser stools.
2nd injection: similar effects to the 1st but 50% less strong, except the morning glory and looser stools.
3rd injection: mild brain fog for an hour (starting about 2 hours after taking), cold feet, looser stools still.

Not had bloods tested yet, but if LDL comes down I'd be very happy to stay on Praluent based on these minor side effects.
Very hopeful about this convenient statin alternative."


"Wanted to share a positive story on here! I love the Paragard and recommend it to everyone I know. I am currently 21, got my Paragard inserted in July 2014 when I had just turned 19. Never been pregnant or given birth. I had never been on birth control because I didn't want to use hormonal birth control or take a pill everyday. Gyno prescribed Misoprostol to take before the process, which I believe really helped with insertion. The IUD failed to insert twice, but went through the third time, and I've had NO problems since! Works perfectly with a steady boyfriend, I love the long-term use and no hormones. I highly recommend for young women who don't want to have children until their late 20's/early 30's!"


"I recently had a laparoscopic hysterectomy.  As some of you may know, anesthesia from surgery can cause the bowels to basically just stop moving.  Add to this the trauma of surgery in a nearby region, combined with taking narcotics, and I was MISERABLE.  It took 3 days for it  to work, but when it did it was a major miracle.  I did not realize constipation could be so bad you'd consider that you might DIE.  Miralax not only works, but it does not give you the horrible sick cramps you get with stimulant laxatives.  Just the best ever."


"I've been taking this Amoxicillin penicillin medicine for about 4 days now and I take it every 12 hours I seem to feel a little better after the second day I know I can now breathe in and take full breath it doesn't hurt like it was my chest made me feel like I was having a heart attack but I think that this might be the key to this upper respiratory infection I had gotten from an air conditioner that had black mold in it and it really made me sick but I think that I'm going to continue taking the medicine which was the course of 7 days. I also have not had any problems with diarrhea I do eat drink milk before I take the medicine so I think its okay even though I feel like my stomach is bubbly."


"I have been dealing with mental health issues since I was about 19yr.s old and am 45 now. I have been on numerous medication, too many to count and I started taking latuda about 3 weeks ago. I also take trileptal, lamictal, litium, and prozac, and vyvance, and I can't begin to tell u how much better I feel. It just amazes me. I haven't snapped at anyone in a couple of weeks, my mood is the most stable its been in 20yrs. I actually like to be around people again. I'm not full of hate and anger. I have dealt with some serious nausea, vomiting, and headaches so it is very important to eat at least the recommended amount of calories, and its much better if I take it at night. I am very grateful I was willing to try latuda. Thank u."


"I have trouble keeping it sealed all sides I have to use tape lost 3 patches"


"I was not expecting Champix to work as efficiently but I am surprised by how effective it is. I'm on my eighth week of taking Champix, and my fourth week of total quitting. I smoked as normal for the first two weeks, stopped smoking through the day, then got down to one or two smokes a day before quitting completely. It just seemed effortless.
The side effects have been interesting. My dreams have been very vivid but not disturbing. The nausea has been easy to manage by eating something like yogurt before taking, and constipation remedies are easy to find. I would recommend it to anyone, and indeed do."


"My Mom was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Small Cell, Adenocarcinoma with EGFR Mutation, on December 26, 2013. She had a 8x5cm RUL mass and a 6x7cm L Adrenal mass.

  At the time of staging, her life expectancy was estimated to be around 2-4 months. She began Tarceva monotherapy within 2 weeks. Her next CT showed 25% tumor shrinkage. Her 6 month CT showed no new growth and 75% tumor shrinkage and necrosis of the RUL mass. The next two CT's were stable.

  Unfortunately, as the oncologist had warned us, the cancer no longer responded to Tarceva. She was started on Gilotrif and, over the next 4 months, it had further mets to her ribs and liver. She died April 30, 2015.

  Tarceva gave me 14 precious months with my Mother. Tarceva was a miracle."


"I've been on this med for 9 months. I'm also on Victoza, 2000mg Metformin. My a1c has dropped from upper 7's to 6.5. Blood pressure readings have dropped to normal range. I've always had issues with male yeast infections and was concerned when I first started this medicine. I apply a steriod/antifungal cream at the slightest hint of redness, this has kept the issue under control. The more sugar you consume, the more you will urinate. I think I have mentally reduced my sugar intake just knowing that. I've lost over 30lbs also."


"The only high blood pressure medicine that really helped, BUT due to the price going off the charts, and no insurance, I've had to take a different medicine and suffer with headaches."


"I starting taking Zoloft after speaking to my doctor about my problems -- irritability, sadness, loss of sex drive, poor body image, etc.  She suggested we try this medication for one year at 50 mg a day.  Within 2.5 weeks, I started feeling better. I wasn't mad all the time and even managed to have sex again after a nine month hiatus. I felt much more confident and in control of my emotions. I even managed to lose 15 pounds and am still losing. I have experienced no side effects whatsoever."


"If it wasn't for having to stay out of the sun while taking, I'd give it a 10.  I was given this for something besides my ears at the time, but I clearly remember that it suddenly and quickly cleared up a long standing issue with my ears being slightly sore for quite a long time.  My doctor at the time told me to remember that.  I seem to have the ear issue again and am thinking of asking my current pcp for at least a short time treatment with this."


"After 5 full days on Belviq I can assure you this is going to be a wildly successful product. It has made sticking to a diet of reduced portions and healthier foods EASY. I can now eat half what I used to and feel completely full. It has eliminated my compulsion to snack when watching tv or a movie and the results are already noticeable. I started Belviq weighing 227 and as of this morning I was at 222 (after only 5 days). I'm not starving myself, just eating the amount I should have been eating for the last decade. The only side effects I have noticed thus far is being able to fall asleep faster and having a more upbeat and positive attitude in general."


"So far, my experience has been so so. Let me explain myself. I am 17 years old (almost 18, don't worry), my starting weight was 219, and I have PCOS, Hashimoto's, and I think I even have something else, I just can't think of it at the time. I have literally tried EVERYTHING to lose weight. Everything. But nothing would help. This year I have at least stayed within the same 10 pounds which I have heard is normal. My doctor put me on the two week low dosage of this medicine and it didn't do anything for me. No side effects, nothing. The first week on the highest dosage I didn't have anything either. Now I am ending my second week on the highest dosage and I am losing about .5-.8 pound a day! Hopefully these results continue :)"


"I just started taking Celexa and the only thing I notice are the headaches, which are very unusual for me. Sometimes they are worse than others. Can be distracting at work, but not so bad that I'm willing to through in the towel just yet. Also my stomach as been a little upset too, but again not enough to give up on trying to feel better!"


"Works consistently... when other nausea medicines didnt work at all."


"STAY AWAY FROM XANAX. Please!! It will help you -- in the moment. But literally hours later, the rebound anxiety and insomnia will hit you and make you regret taking it at all in the first place. And before you know it you'll go from half a bar to multiple bars just to sleep at night. Oh, and the increased despersonalizion and dark thoughts are not potential "side effects" -- they are some of the many very real, consistently DIRECT EFFECTS of taking Xanax. Benzos should be used as rarely and as short-term as possible. Even in these cases the withdrawal is VERY real...it hurts just to live. Please. Take my word for it. I'm going through it for the TENTH time right now. ADDICTIVE"


"Been on it about 5 weeks. 300mg. No yeast infections. Yes peeing more, but for me it is a more normal amount. Before I had to force myself to drink, rarely felt real thirst,  and always felt I retained water especially from eating carbs. Now I drink more and pee more, but manageable. Once at night only.  The best thing I noticed is more energy and slow but sure weight loss on a more normal amount of food. Lost 8lbs so far and waking up in the morning is easier.  More energy means more exercise too. So far, so good. Love it, feel more normal like I did when I was younger"


"I have a very high tolerance for meds (all meds) always have, even as a child.  Woke up in the middle of surgery at 7, after give twice the adult dosage bc I couldn't go to sleep.  I noticed on opiates they help but minimally.  I noticed for a brief period when I had benzo's for my anxiety, it aided my pain meds.  But they took me off for another kind and my opiates for pain and anxiety relief weren't being helped at all.  They just switched me and I notice the same aid to my medication the benzo's provided minus the fog.  It doesn't help with my severe chronic pain on its own (I wish it were that easy) but I find that my meds works so much better in conjunction.  My gabipentin seems to work better too. :) finally I can live a little better"


"I had sores on my palm that just would not heal for several weeks.  Finally used Halobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05%.  It healed in about a week.  I have other less powerful creams and so I only use this cream when nothing else works.  Once it works, I switch to less powerful creams for awhile.  I then switch to using Dove Sensitive skin and Vanicream.  It is really powerful but should be used only when nothing else works."


"The first night I was nauseated, but thought it was just from the sinus infection. Two nights later I started to itch all over, thought maybe it was something else and have been itching ever since (2 days ago). Also have thrush. I have been eating yogurt and it's not doing anything for it. I suppose the itching isn't as bad as the pain, but it's equally as annoying."


"I have suffered from cold sores my entire life. Abreva is the only thing that works for me. It is a miracle drug! I also start taking L-lysine at the first sign of a cold sore. the two things in combination have turned me lifelong suffering into a barely noticeable minor irritation. The only complaint I have is the new pump bottle which dispenses more cream than needed. The medicine is too expensive to waste like that."


"I am 21, no kids. On my period I came in to my OBGYN and she numbed me up on the inside and proceeded with the process. I will tell you right now, It was the MOST painful 15 seconds I have experienced. It felt like your worst period cramp x15. When she was done the pain dulled but never completely left. I had bad cramps for days. Along with cramps I had diahrrea for the rest of the day and bleeding for the next 3 weeks. The only thing that stopped the bleeding was more birth control! Cramps are severe and haven't stopped in the 2 months, and get as bad as the insertion feeling. My nipples are so painful! I have to wear a bra 24/7 to stop the pain! Worst part? Sex has become VERY painful. Had an ultrasound, everything is "perfect." Not for everyone!"


"My doctor prescribed Contrave for me after my annual visit early April 2016. Prior to this appt, I've been trying to eat healthier & exercise more. When I started, I weighed 264 pounds. Following the prescribed directions, I felt good the first 3 weeks with little to no side effects. On week 4, when the prescription changed to 2 pills in the morning & 2 in the evening, the side effects came on & it didn't feel right. I chose to lower the dosage on week 5 & only take 2 pills in the morning. Since then, it has been great!  As of 08/01/16, I have lost 25 pounds & feeling great.  I'm glad that I made that change and continued.  I'm very pleased with my outcome with this medicine and I love the ScaleDown program & daily weigh ins."


"Started on this med low and slow as I am sensitive to medicine.  Had to increase up and no relief.   Increased 3 times and still no relief.  Did not do much for me but give it a chance.  I took it for over six months.  Many others report excellent results with it"


"I have dealt with allergies all my life and have tried everything under the sun to stop the agony. This is the only drug that works 100%. It is also one of the cheapest. Highly recommended."


"Was on Clonazepam 1 mg as needed. Doctor found out that it causes Alzheimer and dementia so they took me off it. I tried Requip but it made me feel crappy.  When I stood still I felt like I was going to fall, I completely lost my appetite, and other things."


"I have been taking this medicine for a three years now. I have tried every antidepressant out there I think. This is the only one that works for me. Along with Abilify and Trazadone this has been a miracle worker for me. I have no side effects. The Trazadone helps with sleep and no nightmares. I wouldn't be around if it wasn't for Viibryd."


"This medication changed my life. I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism years ago and for five years I was on levothyroxine. Despite  taking it every day as recommended, I experienced no difference in my extreme fatigue, muscle aches, and constipation.  I was sleeping all the time. Exercise was a nightmare. No longer the energetic person I used to be. I basically wrote that off as my baseline. Then I started reading about different hypothyroidism treatments and beg my doctor to put me on Naturthroid. I now feel exactly how I am meant to - boundless energy  when I get up in the morning at all throughout the day, and as a result, my mood has dramatically improved."


"Recommended to me by gynae to manage pain while on waiting list for excision surgery for my endometriosis.

pros:
Made skin & hair absolutely beautiful, cleared spots up & solved oily skin problem. Body hair  grew in much slower/ thinner!
Only had a period every 3 months - nice break from pain (The period I had was hellish tho ): )

cons:
Severely amplified pre-existing mental health problems. I don't want to scare anyone but yeah it was so bad I had to come off it. I wish I was able to stay on it longer.

So if like me you already have mental health stuff going on I urge u to take that into consideration when trying this medication. I'm not saying don't take it, just make sure u have a support network in place to help you through. Be safe and look after yourselves"


"I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI. It started to clear it up in a day, but I was so nauseous. I couldn't even sleep and then I started vomiting on the second day so I went back to the doctor."


"My experience with implanon has been off and on good. I got my implant in July 2015 and in September I started losing weight due to diet and exercise. I eventually fell off with that then started gaining weight. So I cannot be sure if its the implant or not? My boobs were constantly sore with the month of October, that has gone away now. I had my period in August, and spotted a little in September but I have not had my period since which the doctor said was normal. I have had a lot of depressed symptoms, I am more sensitive now than I was before. But now I am getting use to it and just becoming more intune with my body. Overall I do like the implant, the procedure did not hurt, everything went well. So far so good for me :)"


"I had an awful time with Methotrexate side-effects but the disease went into remission and I stopped.  Two years later it was back and this time we tried Humira.  The psoriasis cleared up after about 8 weeks and the arthritis inflammation disappeared.  It's been about a year today with no side effects other than fatigue at the end of the work day.  I'm 61 and feel I can work another 5 years.  Without Humira I don't think I could.  Great drug, but too damned expensive.  Bring on the generics."