"Took Inderal La for a very short time. In the time I was on it I never had a migraine, unfortunately on average I could sleep 7-8 hours a night but being on this medication I was lucky to get 4."


"I've taken this combination for a year.  I started at 168, I am currently at 138 and still losing. I am completely happy with the results since I am over 40 and I was dieting and exercise and not losing weight.  I finally asked my doctor for help.  He did a complete physical and after making sure that I was healthy he started me on this combination. I am 5'5 and have reach my BMI.  I am still exercise and watching what I eat and hope to lose 5 more lbs. Highly recommend."


"I was prescribed Flector patches after surgery to repair my collarbone, which came with frozen shoulder that I've been getting physical therapy on for weeks. I have not used the patches regularly, just when I have a little pain. Early on I had pain in the shoulder area but could not place the patch directly on the shoulder because of the surgical scar. The patches helped somewhat. Now I have some pain for stepping up workouts on the shoulder, and I can place the patch directly on the pain area, and it's working wonderfully. The patch has a kind of numbing feeling, and overall the feeling can be compared to what ibuprofen does in reducing inflammation. The patches can make me a little sleepy. They also can be a little large for certain spots"


"Worked well for hay fever related itching. "


"I was hesitant to take this because of the mixed reviews, but gave it a try for my horrible acne and within a day noticed it started working. I didn't have any side effects and my face started to purge (giant pimples forming) and my skin was getting worse, so I knew it was pushing everything out of my face to start clearing my skin. A week later I woke up extremely itchy on my neck, scalp, chest, back, shoulders, feet, hands, basically every where and I had broken out in hives. I took a Benadryl. Then at midnight it happened again but worse. My neck was swelling up and the hives were the color of a tomato and I was insanely itchy. If I didn't take a ton of Benadryl I would've had to go to the ER. Happened today again. No longer taking them."


"I took Next Choice about 2-3 hours after unprotected sex. About 5 days later, I had a very, very light period that lasted for about 3 days. I was so scared it was implantation bleeding. Two weeks after, I had 2 days of a super light period again, then 3 days of an actual period. Not pregnant!"


"I am 31 years old and have been diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and have been severely anorexic on and off. I have been at a healthy body weight for many years. Over the course of 10 years I have taken various anti-depressants for my depression but they work for a certain period and then stop working.  I have just started taking Prozac and am on my second week.  I noticed instantly the first day, I felt warmer and more intuned to my body. I can think clearer and don't feel so irritable.  I have terrible neck pain that I have recently developed over the course of the week, so I hope it goes away over the next few weeks.  Otherwise I am quite excited to finally be taking a medicine that can help me, as well as so many others."


"Quick results with this drug."


"Been taking this for years, helps me out a lot."


"Viibryd has been great for me as far as taking care of my depression.  It started acting quickly and has been fantastic!  I have nothing but good to say about how well it treats my depression.

However, if I EVER miss my pills at night I am in REALLY bad shape the next morning.  I am extremely tired - but in a really weird way.  I am super sensitive to light - to the point it is dangerous for me to drive as the sun comes up because I can't keep my eyes open.  When I take a nap (because I am so tired) I have horrific nightmares that are really vivid.  It really is kind of scary. "


"I've been prescribed 200 mg of zoloft daily and I think thats excessively too much - any opinions? I'm also on 2mg xanax 4 times a daily for panic attacks which works well. I was on Ativan 2mg 3 of them for night terrors  which worked well but they took them off me and gave me 200 mg of  zoloft! I was always told 100 mg was a max on zoloft  but the nurse practitioner seems to know more than my doc cause he was out and she was filling in! So next month I'm getting my ativan back and going back to 100 mg of zoloft."


"I have been on Tasigna since being diagnosed in November 2013.  Given how I felt at the point of diagnosis, I am so happy with Tasigna.  I have minor side effects and my energy level has been great.  Early results are great.  Time will tell."


"Was scared to take it after reading all the interactions. i mean, chocolate.. and bacon!! Seriously?? Among many other's. My depression was making me have suicidal thoughts & I couldnt handle another day with such deep sadness, holding back tears, hurting so hard inside. so i took a leap of faith & ate a 300mg gel cap of st john's wort... my depression symptons were gone within the hour! next day, i opened the gel cap & poured half of the st john's wort powder into apple sauce & ate it instead of taking 300mg this time cause even tho it stopped the depression feelings, it made me tired & my muscles burned a little; this is normal when u raise ur serotonin quickly. So 150mg once a day has completely gotten rid of depression for me. Love it!"


"So I woke up one day with the worst headache I've ever experienced. I don't ever remember having migraines, so I didn't know that thats what I was having. I am a "time will heal it" kinda guy. Well after four months of going to sleep and waking up with a migraine all day, every day. I am not stretching this at all. Finally my wife convinced me to see a doc. After two more months of migraines he said he wanted to try the Nortriptyline. I took 5mg every night for a week and then would increase the next week another 5mg until it helped. While at the 30 and 35 mg mark I felt improvements. When I started the 40 mg it was the first day I woke up in over 6 months with no migraine. It brought tears to my eyes. No side effects for me. Lucky I guess."


"Took 6 months to bring my count down from 149,000"


"Had my sonogram check up today at 2.5 weeks post insertion. The IUD was exactly where it should be. I told my doctor I had experienced some pretty intense pain/cramping on my right side near what I assumed was my ovary. He told me that was the implant "getting in place" and was pretty normal. I've never had painful periods so my experience for what is normal is fairly limited. And although the pain was at times intense & nauseating it was very quick. The cystic acne I reported on day 3 (see earlier review) has subsided and was explained as androgens flooding my system. Spotting is minimal and some bloody discharge when I urinate. No pain during sex or high intensity workouts. So far thee discomfort was worth it. :)"


"December 1 2008, I had the Implanon inserted and have had problems since. I have mood swings like crazy. I am now taking depression and anxiety pill because they think it was postpartum depression. It's not though. I have been snapping at my 7 month old son and husband. I was admitted to green leaf since they thought I was a danger to my family. Turned out that the Implanon is causing this. I cry all the time for no reasons and I am now taking depression  and anxiety pills. I bleed all the time. The Implanon has been hurting since I had it done, I have gained 25lbs because of this as well. I am taking it out this week for the sake of me and my family."


"Emotional problems, runny nose, etc. Without much relief."


"Works excellent for all types of back pain associated with disc or nerve problems."


"I have had chronic constipation since I was a baby!  I remember having to take suppositories as a kid, not going to the bathroom for 2-3 weeks and getting very ill and needing an emema.  I took Zelnorm for a few months before it was pulled from the market, that was an amazing drug. It made me feel wonderful and I would empty completely every day.  I always have 8 enemas under my sink at all times. My GI doctor doesn't like that I take them but if I don't I will be in the hospital!  I took Linzess this morning at 6 am on an empty stomach, waited about 1 1/2 hours before I ate breakfast, 2 pm I ate a light lunch and I have yet to have a bowel movement.  Well, today is day one.  I will come back and update this or add a new note tomorrow."


"I took this last night right before bed, slept fine, and woke up this morning with my stomach rumbling, aching, and mild diarrhea. Nothing too horrible though. I gave it a 9, because I don't know how effective the treatment was yet. I took four 250 mg pills."


"I started my journey at 236 and today I am at the beginning of my third week I have lost 8lbs so far. I am excited to see what the switch in doses has in store. I have found that I have a little bit of insomnia every so often and that Coke Zero does taste differently. I find myself only wanting to eat when hungry, not all day long like I was before."


"No side effects at all; Actually felt better afterwards.. More energy"


"Checking back in after 12 weeks on Qysmia 7.5mg and I've lost a total of 14lbs! Not bad (5'1- starting at 160lbs, now 146lbs.) This is with a very hectic travel schedule and hit or miss gym workouts. The biggest thing I notice is water intake! I'm rarely hungry but I've always got a dry mouth. If I drink plenty of water, I definitely see results on the scale. If I don't eat enough and especially don't drink enough, the weight loss slows down and the side effects are worse (for me it's hands and feet parasthesia, dry mouth, some racing thoughts). Overall, this is making a HUGE difference in my life, in how I feel, my joints, my energy, confidence, blood pressure, etc. For me, it's well worth the minor discomfort!"


"Metoprolol 75mg/daily. Dizzy & off balance, nausea, weight gain, joint pain, extreme fatigue with breathlessness, hair loss.  I accidently cut down on taking it when I had the flu.  Lost 10 lbs due to hardly eating for 1 1/2 weeks.  Noticed that I was thinking more clearly, had no nausea, joint pain was pretty much gone and I had more energy. Checked bp and it was still in the normal range.  Am weaning myself off and am down to 25mg daily as I continue working to diet.  Easier to lose weight now, too.  I can breathe much more normally now and have better balance."


"It seems not to work all that well for me. It calms me some but I still can't seem to fall asleep nor stay asleep!"


"My hip and shoulder have hurt for years and I have always taken Bayer aspirin and I tried Aleve arthritis gelcap.  To my surprise the pain in my hip and shoulder went away for 8 hours.  The only thing I don't know is how long I could take the stuff, the bottle said do not take for longer than 10 days.  The warning label about it could cause stroke or heart attack did raise questions."


"I have been taking Drixoral since it was made.  It used to be by prescription only.  I was overjoyed when it came out over the counter.  This is the best allergy/sinus pill you can take.  Relieves stuffy nose due to swollen sinuses, sneezing, itchy nose and eyes, etc.  This is the only medicine that works for me."


"I had unprotected sex with my husband, and I took plan b twice within 72 hours because I was not ready to have a baby. I ended up getting pregnant anyway. But I'd like to say my son is one of the best things that has ever happened to me and 6 months after having him we tried for another one and ended up getting two!"


"I rarely had gout flare ups despite having high levels for 10 years, I couldn't take the allopurinol, and when I started having small more frequent flare ups my doctor urged me to try Uloric, warning me that I was damaging my joints even if I wasn't having flare ups.  The first 4 months on it I had probably 7 flare ups, more than I had ever had before, but my levels were low.  Finally after 6 months they stopped and I have had zero issues for months. I think that what happens is that you build up crystals in your joints over the years if you don't treat your gout, then when you go on this medicine your levels drop so fast that the crystals dissolve and fall out into your joints.  Stick with it, it's worth it.  Not sure what it costs."


"I was on deep depression. Effexor was not working any more and was having deep suicidal thought. Then my doctor added Latuda 40 mg. Miracle! No more suicidal thought and my bipolar depression ceased by 80%. The only problem is make me sleep when I take in the morning and make me awake when I take it at supper. Taking it at lunch causes a little less sleepiness. Another feature is that it control my severe anxiety."


"There are only a few temporary pain medications that are better than this, and this should be highly considered upon initial severe pain relief until a more permanent solution can be sought after."


"I was diagnosed to chronic hypertension and POTS at age 15, after trying a few different beta blockers I was put on 10 mg and generally maintain a 110/70 BP. I've been on Bystolic for 7 years and would highly recommend it."


"I was prescribed tramadol for pain relief after having all four of my wisdom teeth removed. After reading some of the reviews I felt like I had to post my experience, because everybody is different when it comes to pain tolerance and medication. I'm taking 2, 50mg, roughly every 8 hours (or whenever I'm noticeably uncomfortable) it worked, and still is, working wonders for me. Quick acting, no pain, and a euphoric feeling for many hours, but not debilitating - I still function fine, if not better. Sucks that it doesn't work for some people which in turn might turn others off from giving it a shot when it may work wonderfully for them! I can see how it could become addictive for people with addictive personalities, so be careful."


"After 5 months on this birth control I must say that I really like it. After the first month I started spotting but I stopped taking the pills to allow myself to have a period and I have not spotted ever since. My skin has cleared, I have no PMS, no mood swings and obviously rarely have periods. Only complaints are  my sugar cravings (can't lose weight to save my life). But other than that I enjoy it. I save so much on feminine hygiene products and book travels with no worries."


"I had Nuvaring for about 4 months  and I just took it out and will be getting back on my previous pill. I had been on the pill for like 6 years with no problem except I was just tired of having to remember it. My dr recommended NR, so I tried it. Totally effective when it comes to preventing pregnancy and you can't beat the convenience. BUT I feel like I have a UTI all the time, my skin has gotten worse and I've gained 10 lbs even while eating healthy and cutting out processed foods and dairy (I'm 5'1, so 10 lbs feels like 20 lbs).

Just my two cents but all BC affects people differently"


"I'm on day 11 of taking Zoloft 25mg. Thus far, I hate this drug. Put on it for anxiety and panic attacks. Doc wouldn't prescribe Xanax as I have an addictive personality so wanted to avoid benzos altogether. I've experienced all the side effects of this drug within the first three days. Headaches, dizziness, diarrhea and anxiety seems worse than before I was put on this. I keep reading that it takes four to six weeks for the drug to take effect and that it gets worse before it gets better. Is this true? I'm supposed to try to stay on it a full month and go from there. I'm 41 and female. And thus far, hate this drug."


"Overall this drug could be considered a positive experience in helping anxiety but start out at a low dose now and then."


"I chase all the women daily like I was 18 again. "


"I was taken off of Alprazolam, cold turkey, and given Gabapentin to help with possible withdrawal.  This was a NIGHTMARE!!! I had taken Gabapentin for a short period of time before, for Carpel Tunnel, but it gave me what I call "drunk body syndrome", and I would be off balance, bump into things, etc.  I didn't really have negative effects while taking Gabapentin this time around UNTIL I stopped taking it. No one told me to very veryyyyy gradually ween myself off. I almost immediately went back & forth between having the most severe hot flashes one could even imagine (I mean, I was sweating bullets like a mad woman), cold chills, terrible body aches, flushed face, severe anxiety. It felt like the flu. Called my Dr and went back on Alprazolam."


"I've been on Ambien for 10 years.. Although my tolerance has gone up it still does the job....I was looking fwd to Belsomra, I took 15 mg at 1025pm and felt nothing,,
I took additional 5 mg and it made me sleep for two hours I woke up at 12:30 aM with a headache and a hangover.  The rest of the night was uncomfortable torture.. I felt  really tired but could not fall asleep.. Is this talk about Belsomr needing one or two weeks to be affected valid?  Pretty disappointing fancy package with a fancy price and a miserable me sleep . Have others experience complete misery on the first night?"


"Doc told me to stop increasing the dosage (via the titre-pack) as soon as I saw pain improvement, as this is the dosage I should remain on. I've noticed a lot of people here continued to increase dosage past the point where they felt better, which could be why they had negative experiences and quit. It's Day 2, but I slept a whole night for the first time in 2 years! Pain's still here, but it's early yet."


"Way too many side effects. Felt worse with this drug than I did with A Flutter and A-Fib. Dangerous med."


"I was sliding downhill very fast with Pemphigoid/ Pemphigus (I have symptoms of both) before I started taking the Pred- I had them sitting in my cupboard because I was too scared to take them after hearing bad things about the side effects. I know they don't suit everyone but they have been excellent so far for me. There are side effects yes, night sweats, leg twinges, mood swings, curing migraines and curing a persistent arm pain I had for 6 months!
The sores on my body are almost healed in 3 weeks after 5 months of agony and I can actually eat again.
Long term they're maybe less good for you but they do work well."


"My embolisms were discovered November 1. I was put on Warfarin but it was hard to get my blood to regulate and I didn't like the blood work. I began Xarelto on December 7, 2012. I have had success and my doctors are very pleased. No new embolisms have formed. I did have upper stomach pain this week but I also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Today I feel fine. I have not had any bleeding or bruising ."


"After trying Zoloft and other medications, Effexor XR was the only medication that controlled my outbursts and hives I was getting from the daily stresses in my life.  Without the medication, I wouldn't be able to function and live my life as I am now."


"It wears off too quick"


"I loved being on this pill. The only reason why I stopped is because I am way too busy to take it at the same time every day, so I now have a birth control implant.

I did not gain weight. Acne... well, I've always had bad acne, even before birth control. I was secretly hoping it would clear it up, which it did not, but it definitely did not get worse. No weight gain, etc. Lightened my cycles for the fist year, then afterwards I would regularly get my period every other month, and then I would never get it (and take tests when I was worried.) Towards the end (I was on it for years), I was horrible with taking it on time-- there were days I would even forget to take it. With back up protection, I still was never pregnant. Loved this pill."


"I bought the 3 day treatment and a few minutes after inserting it, it was burning and itching much worse than the actual infection. I did it last night before going to bed, and it was still itchy and irritated this morning. However, the itch and pain did subside around lunch time so I will do the second treatment tonight. The anti itch creme that came with it didn't work AT ALL for me."


"With Imuran, I had no quality of life. Daily fatigue and nausea/vomitting. Things are better on Entyvio."


"I got diagnosed with borderline personality disorder not too long ago. I had never used any type of meications before I got lamotrigine prescribed and honestly it has worked wonders on me. Before I had strong mood swings which went from morning depression to extended periods of anxiety. After I started taking the meds my anxiety has gone down a lot, I no longer have morning depression and overall it has helped me out with no side effects aside from my short term memory but it isn't too bad."


"Developed epilepsy due to several strokes while fighting sepsis/septic shock about 4 years ago. I am in the middle of weaning off Keppra and moving to lamictal. While I was seizure free on Keppra, the Kepprage, depression, and suicidal thoughts made me think it might be better to take my chances with seizures..hopefully the lamictal will be effective. I also with there was more science behind cannabis, and I lived in a state that allows medical cannabis.  CBD seems like an option to supplement the conventional medications, but I can't say I complain about the occasional "buzz" via full spectrum cannabis."


"I've been on Zoloft for 7 years. I experienced my first panic attack about 2 years in. Since then it had gotten really bad, so much that I was having 3 or more a week. I was given quetiapine by a psychiatrist. He recommended half a tablet (tab is 25mg) so 12.5mg morning and night, but to start taking it just at night to see how I go on it. The first night I slept about 11 hours. The next night was 8. It sorted itself out after that first night. I still do not take it in the morning as I don't want to be drowsy at work. As far as the panic attacks go, I've been on it for 2 months now and I've only had one. I've been able to accept a promotion that has me work 6 hours from home for a few weeks. I have my life back!"


"I have been on Cymbalta for over 5 years and it works great when I was taking it daily but due to my husbands new job(NC) and no insurance, I had to stop taking it for awhile. NOT good!!!
I started having headaches, feeling anxious, not sleeping, very sad and no energy.
I finally was able to get some samples from my Doctor thank goodness. I have started back up on it the last few days but really feeling the side effects of it again.
Nausea, tired, feeling like I have been run over by a freight train and just ugh. Also, noticing that I am feeling like crying all the time and for no reason.
I am sure once the medicine gets back into my system, I will feel myself again, but it's frustrating having to wait. "


"It's about to be my third week on it and the only reason I'm writing this review is because it's a third week of hell. I have been on my period the entire time and it's very annoying. Today I had such a strong feeling of depression. I haven't cried so much in a long time and I've been crying on and off for hours about minor things. I'm going to wait this birth control out for a few months to see if my body adjusts but I hope it's worth it because so far I feel awful."


"So ive been on the shot for 4 months now and ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK U. IM ALIVE AGAIN AND SO GREATFUL AND HAPPY!! Got my life back. Im a better mother and person.. This shot saved my life. No cravings No thoughts about percs!! Just living life LIKE WE ALL DESERVE!! Xoxo NEVER GIVE UP!! Its the best choice in life u will ever make!!!"


"I got the implant 2.5 years ago. In the first 3 months, I had crazy emotions. I was violent and depressed. I gained 20lbs but I don't think it's the birth control fault. I drink a lot more soda then I use to. I do not get a period at all but do agree with needing lube for assistance! Now that I'm in my last 5 months of it, I've been excperiencing the same mood swings from the beginning. Its  uncontrollable and scary. That's the only downside I have."


"I had horrible sinus pressure headaches 3-4 days a week. It got to where OTC medication would only work for 3-4 hours then the pressure would be back. I went to an ENT who said I had rhinitis and gave me a prescription for Dymista and sent me for allergy testing. Came back I was allergic to a lot of things. The 1st week on dymista, I had 2 headaches. By the end of the 1st month, I had not had a headache in 2 weeks. I missed 6 weeks in, and the headache came back. I won't do that again!!! This medicine has been a huge game changer for me. A lot of reviewers talk about the taste. You need to shake the bottle lightly before using, and make sure and look at your toes with your head slightly bent down. Then the spray won't go down your throat."


"My first day taking it, it made me so angry I would pace around and cry. I had to be moving CONSTANTLY. My insides felt like they were churning, like I had to burst out of my skin. I couldn't sleep either, it was hard to sit and watch TV, read, or play video games, or even to stand still in the shower. Essentially, I was up pacing around for about 20 hours a day. I have never had such an experience before."


"I have had asthma since I was a baby and this medicine has helped me so much."


"I am a 6'3", 37 year old white male (not sure what risk factors that lands me higher in, but it seems certain portions of the population are more prone to certain issues than others). Diabetes, heart Disease run in the family and I have asthma and a shot lower back.  Recipe for obesity. Long story short. 2.5 months ago I was 322lbs. 2 weeks ago, I was 284 lbs. Shoot hoops once a week, and stick to 1800 calorie a day diet.  Beyond that, no special "restrictions".  Oatmeal for breakfast, chicken/tossed green salad for lunch and whatever fits under my remaining carb window for dinner.  Only complaint is Ohio only allows 3 months of use.  No side effects after week 1."


"I take 50 milligrams of Trazodone and experience hypotension. I am also taking Buspar. Clonazepam, Pepcid, Celexa, and today was prescribed Prednisone. Come to find out, some of these drugs can have bad side effects, especially Trazodone. I may have to change to another sleep aid, but really like the Trazodone. Pepcid is not a drug with good side effects. I think it is what is causing my hypotension. I also have been unsteady on my feet and confusion. go figure, we don't know what we are taking that could make us sicker than what we are, or dead."


"I was prescribed prozac generic 20 mg 2 weeks ago by my doctor. I had a rough patch with a family member which led to extreme anxiety/OCD, I had panic attacks and left work on several ocassions. This led to depression, felt like surrounded by a dark cloud. I am male in my late 30's and never suffered with this before so it really scared me. I thought I was going crazy. Finally decided to get help after 2 months. I was very nervous to take after some reviews.It's been 2 weeks and I feel SO much better.  Is seemed like 1 day I woke up and the depression and anxiety just faded.  I had some side effects for first 5 days...mental fogginess, drowsiness, headache, waking up early but all went away. hope this helps and stick with it!! exercise helps too."


"Prescribed ropinirole by hospital doctor for RLS that began while in hospital for subdermal hematoma due to a fall. RLS does not always last a lifetime. Anyhow, Dr prescribed to me upon leaving hospital. I started to take as prescribed but it made me feel ill and awkward so I stopped. My OT then asked why I wasn't taking it and advised me to 'take as doctor ordered' despite bad experience. So, I started back on it. By 3 weeks, it was slowing my movements to snail pace! Took me 30 minutes to walk 30 feet, it was horrible! My family came to realize the reason for my near paralysis was this new drug. We are ready to sue and hope it doesn't cause permanent walking difficulty! I walked out of the hospital just fine, now this?! USE CAUTION folks"


"I have been on Remeron for a little over a year for depression, anxiety and insomnia. It has helped quite a bit in all areas. I have had a bit of weight gain (approx 10 lbs) but it is starting to come off slowly. It is a small price to pay for feeling all around better, especially being able to get a decent nights rest."


"I have had the Mirena for about 6 months now. When it was put in it hurt- off course. I have a sensitive cervix. I was in so much pain, I really wish now that I would have remembered to have the doctor numb me. I had to lay down for about 20 minutes on the table afterwords because I was dizzy. I also am pretty sure I can feel it. I am not feeling it as much now though. It takes time for my body to accept it. So, I wanted to share that I might be one of the few who have had NO period and weight LOSS). I was breastfeeding my second child, so that might be the reason but no "real" period, just some light spotting. Also, I managed to get to below my pre-pregnancy weight. Whaawhoo to that;) I HIGHLY recommend!"


"I know it's hard not freaking out, but guys try to calm down and wait for the effect of the pill. On august 6th my condom broke and I came inside my girl without notice it. After the accident in an hour and a half she took the pill (Aftera), and all we could do was waiting. It were the longest days of my life because we just meet, and also she has a very irregular periods, not having even menstrual cycle over the last three months. However, after ten days and some moderate side effects she got her period. That really relieved me, and I am pretty sure the pill worked its job. I found this site during my anxious time, and reading these reviews helped me not to get out of my mind. Always use condom!"


"After years on duloxetine for major depression and degenerative osteoarthritis, a new psyche doctor had me try Effexor (terrifying effects). Bad trip. He had been having me take Prozac while I was weaning off duloxetine because it mitigates the withdrawal syndrome from duloxetine, and I felt better than I had in 10 years. After the near-suicide because of Effexor, I asked if we could just stick with Prozac but increase the dose. I prefer it because I feel like ME, not some drugged-out, flattened-emotion version of me. I still can get happy, sad, mad, chill, relaxed, etc. Many anti-depressants eliminate that ability, which I find unbearable personally. I take 20mg once per day in the morning, and it has given me my life back again."


"It works great but gave me severe stomach cramps, pain, and general gastrointestinal distress."


"I had good pain management with Savella, but the dizziness and nausea was too overwhelming to continue past one day.  I realize I may not have given it enough time, but briefly, here is my experience:  I took the 12.5mg pill during brunch (9am).  One hour later, the nausea began, and didn't stop until the drug wore off 8 hours later.  The fibromyalgia pain relief however, almost instantaneous! I could move better, and my energy was very good.  The dizziness began about 11am.  It also lasted until the medicine wore off (around 7pm). Finally, at about 8pm, the dizziness and nausea left.  And my balance got better.  However, the fibromyalgia pain came roaring back."


"Last night I was feeling very constipated before I went to bed. So much so that I couldn't get to sleep. So I went to a store near my house and purchased this enema. I gave it to myself as soon as I got home. I then sat on the toilet for the next 45 minutes. I thought after a half an hour that it might never end. Afterwards I was able to lay down and fall right to sleep."


"Terrible anxiety/nervousness.  Could not finish 7 day course. Switched to Cipro."


"Lexapro was a life saver.  It saved me from being anxious and sad all the time.  In fact, it's helped me with my pre-menstrual syndrome also.  I am so much calmer."


"I was lulled into a false sense about this drug by my doctor and reviews which said it would work over several days and help me have a natural bowel movement. This is not my current experience.

I haven't had a real bowel movement in 9 days, which is the first time in my life this has happened. I have some health issues and have been eating 400-600 calories per day.

I took the miralax at 7pm assuming nothing would happen for a few days. At 9:15 abdominal pain, cramping, running to the bathroom. Sweating bullets through my clothes and feeling incredibly nauseous, it took a while but it started working. Almost 2 hours later I am hoping the worst is over.

It was effective because it is working, but be aware it CAN work fast and feel terrible"


"I've been taking Isentress for over 5yrs. I've been undetectable for approximately 3yrs. While my HIV seems to be under control, I'm finding some of the side effects are hindering my quality of life. I'm in pain every day. I've lost just about all of my body mass in the leg, arms and hip areas.  I have extreme body fat in my stomach and abdominal region, also have an increase in fatty deposits in my uppermost back just below my neck.  No matter how much weight I lose the stomach area remains the same. I'm a female who was once curvy and now I look deformed."


"I have been on this product for years so I dont know if the effects are from the pill or just me personally. It does the job; regular, lighter periods and no babies. But I never want to have sex. I thought something was wrong with until I lost my script. Also about 48 hours of PMS but that's it."


"I started taking this pill because I've been in a relationship for awhile and wanted to be safe once we decided to start having sex. I've now been on it for four months and my experience has been terrible. For the first three months I had severe stomach pain which led to a loss of appetite and a decrease of 15lbs. I mean it's great that I lost some weight but it wasn't healthy for my body to go through that. I also continue to experience fatigue. I have little motivation because I am exhausted from the slightest amount of activity. I also feel very sad constantly. I cry almost every day and my mood swings have caused strain on my relationship."


"I have been suffering from migraines all of my life, before they made Stadol in nasal spray form, I was at the Emergency Room at least twice a month to get a shot of Stadol combined with Phenergan for the nausea.  Finally they came out with the nasal spray, which was great, because not only could I not throw it up, but since it is administered through the nasal passage, it gave me almost immediate relief.  I think that Stadol is the best pain medicine that was ever created, however, it is very addictive, and your tolerance gets to be higher and higher. People that suffer from any type of chronic pain I'm sure will agree with me."


"Well this is where I'm at with this medicine. Yes, it did help me breathe again awesome, now bad news is I lost my sense of smell. I'm off the medicines now and hoping that my sense will return."


"Works very well.  I took it for bronchitis that I developed after a sinus infection.  "


"Had an extraction, then a severe infection. This antibiotic killed the infection. The only side affect for me was, yeast infection. I already take prilosec for heartburn so I didn't notice this side affect. I took 300mg three times a day for one week.
Now if only I can figure out why I have severe headaches after my tooth pulled. Since I never had headaches in the past!"


"My experience with this drug was extremely negative. I gained about 30 pounds, became anxious and depressed, was extremely tired and sluggish, and ate at least 4 meals/day. I became a very sad and narrow minded person and strayed from my parents and friends. It didn't help my acne at all so please look for any other alternative before taking this. It's not worth it and there are so many better alternatives to this."


"I had protected sex with my boyfriend at around 3am and the condom broke but we didn't realize until after he had finished in me, at 12pm the next day i took Plan B. The symptoms i had were breast tenderness, dizziness, headache, cramps, and fatigue. I got my period as supposed to a week later from taking the pill. After that my period arrived at the day it was supposed to and everything was fine! Do not freak out if this happens or if you have a scare! Plan B really works and you can rely on it! i remember how terrified i was and how all i wanted was someone to tell me theres nothing to worry about, so trust me do not worry about anything until you know for sure wether you are pregnant or not."


"I have been taking lithium for quite a while. I started out with 450mg, and of late I am taking 300mg with Paxil and Wellbutrin. From the lithium I get tremors, which become upsetting in public and in the office. "


"I was 205 lbs Xmas 2014.  Started Belviq when I got home. Had shoulder surgery, broke my hip; so couldn't exercise much.  Lost 50 lbs in 15 months and still taking to maintain. It makes you fell full and how to eat smaller portions. I have recommended it to everyone I talk to.  Amazing, absolutely amazing!  Suffered no side effects! Take twice p/day!"


"Like other reviews said, you won't take the time to post a review if you're happy with it but I am. After switching from bc to bc this one finally worked on me. I went from having extremely heavy periods, pelvic pain, and not being able to stand up to a medium to light period the first month. Pain meds finally worked on me to remove the pain unlike before."


"Asacol had no impact on my Crohn's flare-ups at all. Until the biologic medicines came out, I had no relief at all. I suggest starting with  mild drug like this but to realize that there are so many more options available today if this does not help."


"So I had to switch to Chantel because I do not have insurance. I had emotional issues amd I think for me personally was due to switching birth control pills. I was leaving for school like I had time after time and this one day I was leaving and I saw my cat and I had tears well up in my eyes. Omg. It has been better since im on my second month. I read some comments and I guess I am experiencing some fatigue As well.  My biggest complaint for this is the acne!!! I didnt have flawless skin before but I would rarely get pimples and since I switched to this they are all over me! Face, chest, back of my neck and even on my scalp!!!! I can not wait to get a new pill! Acne alone makes me want to stop This pill!!"


"I've been treatment resistant for depression for over 3 years now after trying numerous medications.
 Took 5mg of Trintellix for about 2 weeks then moved up to 10mg for about 5 weeks.  Had some nausea/stomach issues the first few weeks with the start of the drug and the dosage increase.  Didn't help my depression whatsoever but was super expensive (~$400 for 30 pills).  Starting coming off it about 2 weeks ago.  Got what I can best describe as 'stuffy ears'... felt like swimmers ear without the pain but it was disorienting and messed with my hearing and balance a little."


"Obviously no antibiotic is going to be easy but this is tolerable. I am allergic to penicillin so I always get prescribed biaxin. It always clears up my infections, the only down side is the horrible bitter taste. My best advice besides chewing gum / mints in between is eat dark chocolate before & after - it actually does help subside the bitter taste! Also take the probiotic pearls with each dosage, it should help your stomach and prevent diarrhea. Eat as much yogurt as possible or drink Kefir milk -- kefir milk is the best probiotic you can take. It works wonders! You may get some minor headaches / stomach discomfort the first couple days, but let your body adjust and you should be fine. Its definitely tolerable, compared to other meds."


"Nuvaring worked great for me for 6 or more years.  The only side effect was my cycle went from 8 days gradually decreasing to none at all and that is when I took it out for a year.  I just need to know that my body is cleansing itself although my ob/gyn said it was perfectly okay.  I had a hiccup and used the morning after pill within 3 hrs and as a result I have a 16 month old son now that I love to pieces.  If you use Nuvaring it works no pregnancies for 6 years! I'm going back on Nuvaring after reading up on Paragon, Mirena and Implanon."


"I am 17. I've been on LOestrin for a little over a month, and I'm taking it for painful and long periods.  I really like it actually. I suffer from chronic migraines and either Loestrin would help with them or make them worse. It definitely helped and I am so happy! Also, I have no acne. I have experienced a slight weight gain but nothing that diet and exercise won't fix. My sex drive has actually increased a lot and I have not become depressed like other reviews have said. The only downside is breakthrough bleeding which occurred after being on it for 2 weeks, I had bad cramps too and that was the whole reason I went on this. You really have to stay on it for at least 3 months to really now how it'll affect you. Don't give up."


"this pill got the job done but i've never felt so sick in my life. i couldn't sleep for 2 days because i kept waking up sweating. i felt very nauseous and fatigued. i threw up twice. honestly just make sure you have condoms so you don't have to take this pill. it really isn't worth the side effects."


"I take 0.75 mg at 6.00pm. This totally relieves restless legs syndrome for me. Side effects are mild but include profound sleepiness and mildly heightened libido (true!) which are somewhat self-defeating. Because Requip is a dopamine agonist it works alongside iron as a co-factor. Therefore, I need to minimise iron-depleting lifestyle factors as well as taking Requip. That means that I can only have de-caffeineated coffee and that I can't drink alcohol. "


"Started taking Pristiq about 4 months ago. I am also taking 300 mg. of trazodone to go to sleep (horrible insomnia). I also take 5 mg of Xanax a day. I started off at 50 mg on the Pristiq but I wasn't noticing anything different.  I still wanted to hide from everyone and not go to work or school. I now take 100mg of Pristiq and maybe it's helping? I am smiling at people, I just hope it is not fake."


"Hugely effective for first month. Some tolerance does develop eventually but overall still more effective than anything else I've taken."


"Have been on Mozarin(Escitalopram 15mg) for about 3 years with one few months interval trying to give it up. Greatly helps for depression and social anxiety, makes body dysmorphic disorder easier to handle and somehow accept but absolutely doesn't cure. After this period of time decided to go off the medication as didn't see it was strong enough anymore. It's much worse without it, planning to go back on it or maybe start something new. Only drawback horrible withdrawal symptoms passing after 2-3 weeks."


"My Dr prescribed this medication at my request and it has helped me considerably. I used to drink every day around that "happy hour" time. I would drink hard alcohol of my choice for that week. I drank about 6-8 shot per night.
I have been on Campral a week shy of two months. I have drank on two occasions but did not have the urge to drink it was a matter of just wanting a drink and seeing how Campral will work after the fact. I did not feel the urge to keep drinking the days after I drank on these two occasions. This medication works wonders for me and my family. They have me back. I recommend you try it out. I feel no side affects taking Campral. I can't even tell I have added this medication to my daily meds.
Kim"


"Almost no negative side effects, aside from strange and vivid dreams; although I enjoy them and they aren't nightmares. Gabapentin helps me stay at ease when I'm alone. My anxiety used to be bad, even when I was just sitting there but with this, it's gone. I take two 300mg pills each day. However, I still feel anxiety in social settings such as school but it makes life a lot easier, even though its not a 100% fix."


"The first 4 or so months on this pill were atrocious. Like everyone says...bleeding/cramping/spotting that did not stop for longer than a few days here and there...but I didn't get any other side effects which is the only reason I stuck with it. Things finally evened out about 5 or 6 months and I'll either get a normal period or nothing at all. The only possible side effect now is it seems I get night sweats around the time I would be PMSing but I got those before this pill. So that could just be me. I also have fibroids and had zero hope for this working for heavy bleeding since Mirena and Lysteda both failed me. I'm happy for now, hopefully it doesn't turn against me!"


"This medication works YES...HOWEVER it has side effects not listed & if you don't workout then you're not going to see the same results as the people loosing the mass amounts of weight!!! I took this supplement/medication almost 6 years ago & I worked my hind end off the 30 days I took it I lost 17 pounds that's all I need motivation to get me started in the right direction to a healthy life I worked out five days a wk changed all my eating habits (stopped eating when I was satisfied not full, if I craved it I bought it took a bite/drink and satisfied my craving) I was the smallest and healthiest I had ever been or so I thought till 2/25/15 when I had my gallbladder removed bc the damage me & my dr believes to have been from the adipex!"


"I have hirsutism due to polycystic ovarian syndrome. So I started using this product 5 days ago and oh my! I don't want to tempt fate but wow, it's working already.
Over the past couple of days I've seen the biggest improvement. The stubble that's growing through isn't coming in nearly as quickly and when I shave you can barely see the little black hairs under the skin.
I would normally have to shave at the very least, once a day and again if I was going out in the evening. Evening comes and my razor is still attached to my bathroom wall.
I will say that I am using slightly above the recommended dosage. Sometimes three times daily, rather than two and a slightly thicker than thin coat. I live in the UK where a 60g tube on prescription is only "


"The first two months were not fun but than it got better. I have been on it for almost 3 years and I'm very happy with it. My periods are regular and I have had no mood swings, cramps, or migraines. I love it. Only thing is it is expensive and my insurance only covers 10 percent but it's worth it because it works so well."


"I started Paxil 6 days ago. I get married next month and my job switched me to sales. I couldn't take the stress- I went to the hospital thinking I was having a heart attack, to find out it was anxiety. I've had chest pains, palpitations, obsessive nail biting and chewing.  I couldn't take it any more. I've used 3 vacation days up just because of anxiety.  Also I'm a 27 years old. Since I've started Paxil I've had a lot of side effects that I didn't associate with the medicine right away.  I have trouble urinating even when I have to go badly. I've had short term memory loss like forgetting my work number, I feel hungover and dizzy, blurred vision, shakes, nausea, and inability to reach orgasm."


"My husband is 42 years old and has perfect (20/20) vision. He began experiencing eye trouble about two years ago. It began with a few floaters. He says he still has these floaters as well as a feeling as if there are 'shadows' being cast over his eyes/eyelids. He also complains that they burn and have a 'sand' or 'grit' feeling in them. He has been to several eye doctors, all of which have either written him off completely, or diagnosed him with having severe dry eye. He tried Restasis and they have since become worse. No relief at all. He uses the non-preservative eye drops throughout the day and others occasionally. I see quite a few people have said the same thing, the Restasis just doesn't work. The discomfort has worsened."


"Hey everyone! So I had unprotected sex on Nov. 21st took plan b one step 30 minutes after(the sooner the better) I had my period   on Nov.12. I was so worried plan b wouldn't work. I knew I wasn't ovulating at the moment because I keep track of it. I say if u haven't ovulated already plan b has a higher chance of working. It's now Dec.7th and I started my period, it came early:) but it worked! and I'm also 200lbs. Give it time it'll work! Keep in mind though your hormones is going to be out of whack. Where you'll think your having pregnancy symptoms. I have 3 kids already so imagine how much of a nervous wreck I was during the whole waiting game lol it works give it time!:) hope this helps many of you ease your minds.."


"Yep, you're gonna get a mild case of hiccups during the first 3 days or so, but like the man said below, it's better than cancer. Don't be foolish - smoking isn't good, and these work. After a few weeks, start trading off with cheap mint candies every other turn, then 3 to 1 etc. I started with 8 a day, and ended up done with it all at the beginning of week 5! Seriously, you really must want to quit. Get through the first week (that's the rough part), and it's all downhill after that. Do it!"


"I've been on Lamotrigine (lamictal) for about a year. DR VERY slowly dosed me up to 150mg mostly because I keep missing doses. It begins working immediately. You'll experience drowsiness with each dosage upgrade. I started feeling more "normal" and balanced. It has also reduced frequency and intensity of panic attacks, no more tremors (might be due to addition of proprananol). I feel I should have been on this for years before now. I think it has increased made my skin dryer but thankfully no rash. It helped me cope with grief and aggression too. I've insisted that Dr never take Me off this med."


"This has made me feel very ill and on top a horrible yeast infection a day after taking this pill. Do not take unless you know you absolutely have to. I didnt really need to take it because i had unprotected sex 2 days before my period but my partner insisted and now i have the worst symptoms. And need to make an appointment for my infection inconveniently.  My symptoms include extreme fatigue, cant eat food it makes me feel sicker than i already do, extreme emotions that make me want to die in a hole, angry rage sadness, ringing in my ears,  no motivation to do anything ive slept for over 30 hours in the past two days. I regret taking this and will never take again!!!"


"Of the non-benzodiazepeine anti-anxiety agents, Vistaril is my first choice. Vistaril seperates itself from the others by rapidly inducing a pleasant & warm feeling. By comparison, things like Compazine and clonidine are much colder and more harsh in side effects. Although Vistaril is gentle & easy going for the first hour or so, a strong drowsiness will come on by Hour #2. But overall I'd still rank it as a side-effect-free type of medicine, when compared to other non-benzo anxiolytics."


"I have had mirena for 2 weeks now.  I am 18 years old and don't have any children.  The insertion was very painful for me.  I had cramps for at least 4 hours afterwards once the medicine kicked in.  I have had minor cramps ever since the insertion, but not bad.  I've spotted a little everyday.  I wake up and feel like I'm going to vomit in the mornings, but after I am up and eat, it goes away.  I've actually lost my appetite and lost weight just in the 2 weeks of having it.  So far I love it! Hopefully I don't have any of the side effects like acne.  I recommend this to anyone!"


"I was put on Harvoni for eight weeks...I was Hep C do to massive transfusions I got in Vietnam.  Nobody knew about Hep C way back then, I've been told.  Anyway, took the drug which I could not afford ($1000.00) a pill.  Gilead, the manufacturer paid for it.  God bless BigPharma!!  One year later....I AM CURED!!! Oh btw I had no noticeable side effect what so ever."


"I haven't been able to fall asleep until after 2 or 3am for about a year, even if I was extremely tired I would just lie in bed for hours. I would be lucky if I got 3-5 hours of sleep a night. My doctor prescribed me Ambien 2 weeks ago. I've been getting the best sleep ever. I even wake up after 6-8 hours fully refreshed and awake. I'm just happy to be getting a normal sleep. This really works. I have no stories of waking up in the middle of the night doing odd things."


"Yaz saved my skin. I had severe acne, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, the works, on my face. I was prescribed Yaz after none of the topical medications worked, for example, Tazorac, in both the gel and cream form. It does take a while to see the full effect. I noticed after 2 months the shine that I always had on my face went away, and slowly, over a course of about 9 months my skin was completely clear. It was a miracle, to say the least. My dermatologist kept me on the Tazorac just as a caution, but I know it was the Yaz that truly cleared my skin up. I highly recommend Yaz as long as you are in good health to use it (don't smoke or anything) and want to see a real change in your skin."


"I've been on this BC for 3 months now and so far it's not horrible- only a few bad things are.. I am extremely tired and not in the mood for sex! I have 2 young kids so being tired/lazy is not really an option. I was never like this and I was never not in the mood for sex. I also get a little dryness. On a good note, I do have short periods. The first month it was really light the second month was kind of heavy but short so I'm waiting to see how this third month goes. If nothing changes far as tiredness and not wanting sex, I'll switch. I currently do not pay for this BC because my insurance covers it 100% but I rather pay $5-$10 so I'm not always tired and wanting to have sex with my husband more."


"I wanted to share my experience with the procedure. I am 19 and never have had kids. When they put in the Mirena it didn't hurt like many women on the review said. It felt like a quick cramp and then it was all over with. It's been about three days, and so far I have had light cramping about 3 times a day and spotting."


"I started taking this medicine after a long unsuccessful stint on methotrexate. Metho made me super tired and my hair fell out in clumps with almost no improvement in pain, stiffness, or energy level. Xeljanz changed my life! My hair also grew back full force on this medicine and my energy level is totally restored. I get a flare maybe twice a year on this medicine and have figured out that a prednisone taper and a month of this can kick me into a 4-8 month remission period. It really works and worked within the first week for me. I am 24 and have not experienced many side effects after the first week of pills. It has also decreased the severity of my seasonal allergies and totally eliminated the eczema I used to get all over the place."


"drug works, but it can nearly kill you.
Side effects for me were same as heart attack. If your allergic It can kill you. Take at your own risk.
If you are allergic to penicillin DO NOT TAKE IT. Dr will tell you only 1-10% of people show reactions, but you could be that 1 % and be dead too. It was a bad experience."


"So I had anxiety and depression. My GP prescribed Lexapro initially, then Wellbutrin, then Zoloft (coupled with Xanax). Nothing was working and I was waking up in the morning every day with panic attacks. My GP recommended I go to a Psych, which I did for first time in my life. He changed me to long acting Xanex XR   Pristiq. Both have been massively better and Pristiq could be a game changer. The side effects I had adjusting to SSRIs were very very bad but getting on Pristiq has been very easy. Only a headache for 2 days. I recommend people try this. My panic attacks and anxiety literally vanished after 3-4 days. I feel like I finally found what I needed."


"I treated with Interferon in 2001 and with Pegasyst in 2010,both of these meds ruined my life! It has caused Chronic Pancreatitis,Chronic Bronchitis,R.A.,SLE Lupus,Sjogrens,Fibro.,CFS and many other Health problems.Before treatment I was a health nut...bench pressed well over 300 lbs...now I can barely wipe my own a##!! These meds have just about taken me out of this world!.And I look and can not believe that there is no lawsuit against the Pharma companys"


"I've been taking Invokana for 11 months.  Started on 100mg for three weeks then increased to 300 mg daily.  My Hgb A1C has gone from 9.6 to 7.1 and my weight has decreased 70 pounds.  I've decreased my insulin Humulog 75/25 by 80% and decreased my Metformin by 25%.  Still tapering these.  I've gone down three clothing sizes, even my shoes are too big!  I have had one yeast infection and do use the bathroom more often, but it is worth it!"


"My 17 year old son has had severe acne on his face, chest, back and very oily hair for several years.  He started taking Claravis two weeks ago and the results are amazing already.  The acne on all areas is clearing and his hair looks great.
We are noticing changes in his self confidence already; wanting to fix his hair, will shave face (wouldn't shave to hide acne), and smiling more.  The only negative is pain in his elbows.  So far, we love this medicine.  One last thing, I took Accutane 25 years ago for acne and haven't had a problem with it since."


"Citalopram has felt like a complete and utter blessing in my life. I feel like a normal person for the first time in years! It started working for me after two days. At first I felt really happy but now I just feel level and happy like any other person. I was so ashamed about my anxiety and depression and tried to cope with it for years. I am so glad that I finally went to my G.P for help. I know now that I can cope with my thoughts/life. Nothing has really changed practically but I now have a positive outlook. I can cope! Friends and family can see the difference and I am no longer suicidal. I don't mind the side effect of yawning plus I can still drink but don't crave it as much. If you are depressed and reading this I'd say give it a go."


"Synarel has been a god send for me in many ways.  It helped with pain and had much fewer side effects than depo lupron.  I felt like myself again while taking the synarel and it helped suppress the endo for over 2 years."


"Made my symptoms worse - so much for 24 hour relief."


"I'm on it right now, it's my 3rd day out of 5 on it and even though it got rid of my UTI right away I have been feeling sick. I feel super nauseous at the moment and I can't get any sleep because I feel like I'm going to vomit, I feel bloated and have a tiny headache. I think this medication is way to strong for me, I would prefer taking something that gives me less side affects. Worst antibiotic I've ever taken."


"Very effective from the beginning! Although I came across a few side effects - redness, dryness, peeling of skin - this cream completely eliminated most of my acne. I particularly found it astonishing that over the space of a few months my Cysts had decreased - in size -dramatically. They'd shrink and leak until they vanish usually not leaving any scars, only marks - which will fade over a period of time. When my skin was feeling painful due to the side effects - stinging at night - I'd stop using duac for a couple of days and moisturise up. Once the side effects decreased slightly I'd go back on it. I took Duac along side the antibiotic erythromycin - however I didn't find that drug effective."


"I was on a few meds that didn't help much. But when I started taking Buspar, I noticed I felt more at ease and I am now able to do a lot more than I was able to do before. I suffer from severe panic attacks and was at the point of giving up. I lost friends and confused family members because they could not relate to my bouts of panic. Fear from panic limited me to do the most simple things like shop, travel or even drive in cars with friends. I couldn't enjoy a meal at a restaurant without looking for an exit. I couldn't go to crowded places without wanting to run. But now after a 6 weeks on this medication. I'm able to concentrate and enjoy life so much better. I'm nowhere near 100% but this medication is saving me little by little."


"Worked for about 7 months. Now I have to find something else because my depression is coming back."


"I loved this pill. I was taking it for PMDD as well as very painful and heavy periods. I took or for about three months with no side effects except my breasts grew a full cup size and were incredibly sensitive. Then on my fourth month I had breakthrough bleeding the whole month! I wish this hadn't happened as I was really happy with Yaz. My doctor just switched me to Yasmin,  so we will see!"


"Worst BP med ever, I was like a zombie on it and gained weight very fast,"


"I am on my 4th year with Mirena and it has been great.  The original procedure was not painful, a little uncomfortable but nothing major.  Slight cramping after the procedure.  No monthly cramps, it took a while before they became almost non-existent (maybe 1 year), no mood swings.  I am happy with mine."


"I rate it a 10 because I haven't gotten pregnant in the 2 years but at this point I rather be pregnant. The first month was perfect, but the second month until now has been terrible. I have terrible acne all over my face, chest, and back. My acne wasn't even close to being this bad ever not even when I was going through middle or high school. I have gained some weight but not much. The biggest issue I have with this birth control is the non-stop random bleeding the lasts for months and the horrible cramps. I have also developed ovarian cysts which are painful but usually go away within a week. I have gone to the doctor many times but I was always handed a pack of birth control pills to make up for the estrogen that isn't in the bar."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I can’t overstress the importance of lemons during the prep. Get a bag of lemons and cut them in quarters. Suck on the lemon quarter, drink the solution through a straw, suck on the lemon, drink the solution, etc. You will not even taste or smell it. Also, schedule your exam in the afternoon. You will be able to drink 1/2 of the solution the night before and 1/2 in the morning. Very tolerable way to get through this!"


"I have debated writing a review or my experience but after much thought I decided that women need to know about when it doesn't work as well as when it does work. My husband and I are married with two beautiful children and just 6 months after my 2nd child was born my hubby and I had unprotected sex, in the heat of the moment. The next morning I took plan b and we went on with our lives. Due to me breastfeeding still and not yet getting a period, I didn't think anything about not having a period. It was 6 weeks later and I was pregnant. I learned that if you are ovulating or have ovulated, plan b does not work! Be careful ladies!"


"This medication has been a miracle worker for me. I tried 15, yes 15 different medications ranging from SSRIs, SNRIs, mood stabilizers, and tricyclics ... This is the only one that has worked for me. It basically "turns everything down" for me. I have horrendous anxiety that causes my depression, so the dampening is a huge relief. I had nausea and other digestive issues for about a week, but those subsided. I've been on this medication twice now: I stopped when I wished to become pregnant and restarted after my daughter was born."


"Gave suicide thoughts and dreams.  Please be careful taking this drug."


"10 years pain sufferer. Opana ER was my Godsent.40mg,night and evening and only using percocet for breakthrough. Very rarely. I have a life back. I tried every medicine out there and never had this relief. Mind you been taking so long, no high effect, just pain control. Those looking for quick high, not for you. Time released. Sad to have to say that but great med when used for right reason"


"Minor side effects, worked great."


"I have had anxiety all my life and I am now 63 years old. About 3 years ago my life spun out of control with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder and I was not functional as a human being. I tried Buspar to start and it did nothing to help me then I tried Zoloft and I could not handle the side effects. Finally I got on brand name Lexapro which started helping me. Once I leveled off at 40 mg per day I resumed being my normal self. About a month ago I switched to generic escitalopram and now I am noticing I am not as happy and I am having anxiety symptoms again. I am going back to brand name immediately. I don't care what anyone says brand is better than generic and there is a difference."


"This medicine actually helps me feel 20 years younger...I ran out for a couple of days and I realized just how much this medicine works for me...without it after about an hour of being on my feet my lower back and hips start aching like toothache pain...with this medicine I usually can work all day and all evening and don't hurt until it's close to bedtime and time for the next dose...so thankful my doctor was able to call in a prescription before my next appointment...love love this medicine"


"I passed out from taking one sertraline 50Mg.  I had waves of all my nerves being on fire and extreme nausea.  It raised my blood pressure to over 200 and my blood sugar to over 200.  I realize that I'm probably the exception, but in rare cases, one of the side effects listed is "loss of consciousness".  Well, that was true for me.  If I could give this medicine a negative score I would.
I would rather be depressed than suffer what I went through with this stuff.  It was a nightmare!"


"I got a severe allergic reaction after taking this medicine for 2 days: my lips were really swollen, fingers got swollen, I got skin rash. It seemed to be helping with the pneumonia though."


"I took Contrave as doctor ordered . I did not feel any improvement in appetite or weight loss. When I got to third week 2 am and 1 pm I was feeling bloated stomach hurt . I thought I will try to get to week 4 which was 2 am. and 2 pm. but I didn't get there. I was starting to feel out of breath and really bloated. I went back to doctor I said I can not take this anymore it is making me feel bad. I feel alright now .  But my share of cost of Contrave was $229.00 which I am out of pocket and still have half the pills of  120 left."


"I have been percribed a multitude of medications in the last year and a half or so. As it turns out I have been very sensitive to the first 2 types of antidepressants.cipralex was the first then zoloft.  I have been diagnosed with what the Dr said as a" high anxiety mood disorder"

It seems that life as I once knew it has melted away and I feel so ashamed and empty.
The zoloft was such a horrible experience for me. I also was perscribed clonazepam 0.5mg =3"


"I've been taking Tenuate for a few days. When I take it in the morning, I start to feel sweaty and shaky about 45 minutes later, but if I eat half a bowl of cereal and put my hair in a ponytail, then I am fine. The rest of the day when I take it, it does curb my appetite, but I still get hungry and I still like the taste of my favorite foods so I'll continue to eat after I'm full. I hope to see a difference soon. Maybe its due to my hypoglycemia. I get really shaky anyway if I don't eat on time."


"Does this medication cause cow licks in the hair around your face?   Both my hairdressor and I have noted this."


"My wife was told to try this. A few days later started having heart racing problems. She went to a cardiologist, he changed her heart meds but still kept happing.  We finally looked up the breo side effects and stopped taking it. She hasn't had a problem sence."


"I had extremely painful periods and constant bleeding. My doctor started me on the shot in Jan. and had second one in March. Best thing I ever did. No bleeding after 1st month and no pain after the 2nd month. Side effects were in my opinion mild. Worst were the hot flashes but in my opinion worth it. Doctor only wanted me to have to 2 shots so after June going to see what happens. I don't want to get on any birth control so will see what happens. I'm really hoping this makes it all better."


"I started taking Zoloft about three weeks ago. I have noticed various symptoms, I grind my teeth quite a bit which brings on headaches, I yawn constantly and I am always tired (even if I have eight hours sleep). I have not experienced any weight gain as yet, or any other symptoms associated with this medicine. I used to have panic attacks every second day, I have not had one since I started taking Zoloft which is a great outcome. I did get a bit panicky in a social situation two days ago, though was able to control my emotions so I didn't have a panic attack. So far so good."


"Update:  I have been on Qsymia for about six weeks and have lost twenty pounds.  I feel pretty good and am getting into some really good eating habits while taking this medication.  The only side effect I have had is constipation and it is pretty much under control.  Feel great!"


"This medicine was given to me after dental work. It did make me itch, but unlike other hydrocodone medicines, this one did not make me vomit. It knocked out my pain."


"I am 5 feet tall and weighed 220 pounds at my highest weight, then I dropped 10 pounds with exercise and diet but plateaued. I started Phentermine on 4/19/2016 and weighed 210 and on 4/26/2016 I weighed in at 201.5!!! That's 8.5 pounds in a week! So excited to see what the next couple months bring for me!"


"I had 3-10 mg tabs in a day. By the third pill my throat was swelling, hives had appeared, I was agitated, confused & having horrible cramps. Was given 50 mg Benadryl every 4 hours for first 24 hours but it took 3 days to return to normal."


"I am in a study using Sprycel as INITIAL treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). When first diagnosed with CML, my white blood cell (wbc) count was 19,000. I started taking Sprycel 50mg twice a day. On my 3 month follow-up, my wbc was 5,000 and my BCR-ABL was 0.001 (Almost complete remission). Have been there for the past year with very little side effects. Just occasional headache and mild skin outbreaks. I would highly recommend it to anyone with CML."


"Most amazing medication ever for acne- it feels like it's renewing skin while you sleep and helps to clear up skin immediately-- highly recommend!"


"Hands down the very best way to end the day. Not only is it the only sleeping pill that worked for me of the dozens of OTC and prescribed sleep aids, it felt really good. No matter how bad my day was, 20 minutes after I took the ambien I'd always have a smile and laugh my ass off to Saturday Night Live episodes on Hulu before getting the best and consistent sleep ever. Sure, my first couple times I had a hangover effect, but the next year I was on ambien I ALWAYS felt refreshed the next morning."


"My doctor had prescribed this for me because my anxiety ramps up when I'm trying to sleep. He started me out at 25 mg/day. While on it, I would sleep 16 hours, be a zombie for the 8 I was awake, and have really trippy dreams and terrifying nightmares - both of which felt 100% real and some of them I had to ask if they happened. I was cut back to 12.5 mg/day and I'm only sleeping 12 hours and groggy for four. I still have weird dreams, but they don't seem completely real as often.

I have not been on it long enough for my body to adjust, so this may lessen as time goes on.

It does help with the anxiety and panic attacks, although I won't drive after I've taken it so I can only take it at home."


"I am a nurse and struggled with sleep while on night shift. I took half a Doxylamine (Restavit) and slept well.  An hour after waking I then went into fast atrial fibrillation (HR 160 - 200), I ended up in emergency needing D/C Cardio-version to revert me back to a normal rhythm.  Though I have colleagues who have had good results with this medicine I had a terrible experience and will never take it again.  POTENTIALLY a very dangerous drug!!!!  be careful."


"I have muscle atrophy and have been taking MS Contin for about a year now. I started taking 15mg in the morning and 15mg in the afternoon. That stopped working. So we went to 30mg in the morning and 15mg in the afternoon. That stopped working so now I just started taking 30mg twice a day and so far it's working. I have a lot of pain but we will see how long this dose works for. I think it has a lot of side effects as well. But I couldn't live without it."


"I'm Bipolar 1 Rapid Cycling & also have ADD; this medication saved my life. I have been on it for a year now (along with a cocktail of others, I am BP 1, let's be realistic) titrating from 5 mg to 30 mg all at night. I was in constant mixed states, I couldn't control my impulses, my anxiety and paranoia were through the roof and I was unemployed - leaving the house, let alone working wasn't an option. I work fulltime now in a professional environment, back on my career track. My mood is stable, and for once in my 15 year diagnosis I can say I'm stable.  Side effects take time to pass, and some never go away, for me, its AM daily muscle pain for 90 mins. I haven't been able to touch a drop of liquor, not even a sip of beer; I prefer sanity."


"Was on Pristiq about a year ago, got of it due to, being totally grey, NO highs - No lows limited high happy moments.  I know its supposed to level your moods.  But I wanted off it.  I weaned myself of it by buying a steel bladed pill cutter, cut the pill into "


"I have been on this birth control for two months now. The first month I had no bleeding. The first day that I started the second month I started bleeding and I have been bleeding every single day since. It's freaking miserable!!!"


"I have been on Vyvanse for over a year, started at 20mg then 30,40,50 and decided 40mg was perfect for me. I am a college student and have always had undiagnosed ADHD. MY grades in high school were mostly C's and B's. After being on Vyvanse my grades went up. It was weird because I felt more over-stimulated Adderall type buzz/high feeling at 20 and 30mgs. I liked that feeling but I was having side effects like lack of sleep. I actually then upped my dose to 50mgs. Around that time I was holding 2 jobs and studying full time, 6 college classes. The 40 and 50mg actually made me feel more normal as if I wasn't taking anything except my mind was focused. I lacked side effects and everything was perfect. My grades are now 3.5GPA thanks to Vyvanse."


"I started Contrave in April 2016. I stayed on 1 pill/day for 4 weeks, then went to 2 pills/day primarily because of the expense. I was hoping to accomplish weight loss without having to take the full dose and stretch the prescription out for a longer period of time. I'm 5"7" and started at a weight of 172lbs  It's now July 2016 and I'm only down to 166 (that's 6 lbs in 3 months). Not much progress, but I am only taking half the recommended dose. Side effects have been minimal - the most predominant is sleepiness. I've had to increase my caffeine intake to combat the sleepiness. I do work out 2-3 times/week and hope to increase that. I sometimes "over-eat" the medication, I'm full but continue to eat and then feel incredibly over full."


"Started taking 75mg twice a day for 1 month. Maybe had a little reduced pain.  Notice a slight tremor in hands/coordination. Trembling. I ignored this.  Had immediate huge increase in appetite.  Already overweight at 210 lbs. Gained 12 lbs. in 3 weeks.  My Doctor increased my dose to 150mg twice a day..  Sent me a second bottle 4 days after I had received the last bottle.  I started taking two 75mg capsules twice a day as prescribed. WOW. Almost immediately I had much more trembling/uncoordinated in legs, arms, hands and difficulty controlling  mouth during speech. While sitting these issues are very slight but still present.  Typing on a keyboard is difficult. BUT When I Go To Stand Up And Walk Like I Normally Do Without A Problem...WOW..."


"I had the Paragard inserted after my son was born in 2011. For 5 and a half years I loved it and recommended it to all my friends. I liked the reliability of the IUD as a non-hormonal birth control option.... until I got pregnant. Shock of my life! I had the IUD removed yesterday and am waiting to see what happens with the pregnancy."


"I have been depressed for almost 3 years, could not get enough sleep, was no fun, slept all the time, had no interest in anything anymore, felt like I was in a cloud most of the time, had vibrations in my thyroid, have gained 40 pounds. I started to take this medicine 3 DAYS ago and I feel like a different person- the old me. Everyone is commenting on how different I am. My body must have been so depleted of the thyroid hormone for years, and my body was not working right. If this gets better and better my life is going to change! I am so happy!"


"I have been using Epiduo for about 4 months now and I have seen major improvements.  My facial recipe consists of Cetaphil, Neutrogena Sunscreen, and Epiduo. I use this combination once in the morning and once at night. It has really helped me a lot I could cry.  I have been suffering from acne for 10 years and have finally found my solution. Now my dermatologist did prescribe me doxycycline to expedite the clearing of my skin but has taken me off."


"Livalo did bring my numbers down very well in about 6 weeks. However I am now off it with my doctor's blessing as I cannot take the side effects of terrible shoulder pain as well as hands, neck, back, knees & the worsening of neuropathy in the feet and a dull ache in the head.  Experienced increased thirst, feeling of having a fever (though not). My memory was not as sharp. I have experienced this on Lipitor, Crestor, Vitoryn, Pravastatin & now Livalo.  My doctor said he does not want me in pain & said there are people who have high numbers but still do fine. Have been off Livalo for about a week & see symptoms improving.  I am tired of living on "Statin Island",  so once again I have moved on. Am trying plant sterols, pectin, fiber, oats."


"Just started Bromocriptine 2.5 mg. Took the pill around 9:30pm and was OK for an hour or so (mild cramping), went to sleep and woke up around 4a.m I could not see my vision was completely distorted, the room was spinning, my legs and my arms felt like jello and I swore I could smell and taste the pill. Scariest experience ever. Next day still have pounding head ache and dizziness. Do not recommend this medication. Had better luck with the Cabergoline (although health coverage doesn't cover it  - you bet I'll be paying the monthly fee for no side effects)."


"I have been using this medication for the past seven days.  I have felt nauseous for most of that time plus a constant headache, plus my eyes are red all day.  I think I will go back to my over the counter eye drops."


"Hot liquid (tomatoes, oil, spices) splashed right onto my cheek as I turned the blender on. Instant second degree superficial burns (blisters) on at least 10 different spots. Was prescribed 1% Silver Sulfadiazine at urgent care. Immediately calmed my skin in a matter of minutes. Every time I applied it, there was a cooling effect. Healed every single blister in 5 days. The blister fluid was resorbed into my body and the top layer turned light brown and eventually sloughed off as I washed my face every morning with Cetaphil soap. 0 scarring, except for one spot that is still pink (5th day today). This was where the skin peeled off as I tried to wash my face. The results are dramatic. Wish this were OTC."


"Many men complain of mild stuffiness, headaches, nausea, palpitations, etc.
Advice: Try lower doses until the effect isn't enough.
Example: My Doc gave me a few 20mg Levitra to try out.  Did that. Love it but:
WHOA!  Way too strong for me. Stuffy nose, mild pulse racing, mild headache.
1. Cut dose by half, still a bit much for me, as side effects persisted to some degree.
2. Cut dose in half again, JUST RIGHT! Side effects almost un-noticible.

Same with Vardenifil. Sometimes all I need is a small 'chip' of it to get'er done. Dissolve under tongue. "


"My son is 13 and has been on several ADHD medications.  I liked the Vyvance at first because I did see an improvement in his ability to sit and listen and pay attention, however it didn't last long enough.  The doctor has increased the dosage several time and now he is up to 60mg daily. The problem is that he has lost over 20lbs because he simply won't eat and now it seems after four months on this medicine its like his body has adapted to it and he is super hyper.  I spoke to the doctor about it and he said he can do real damage at his age with the weight loss and not eating and that the stimulant is actually wiring him up.  We are going to take him off of the Vyvanse and put him on a non stimulant medication."


"I am 80 years old. My health is not the best and so I do not get around much any more,  I read a lot using paperbacks and a Kindle Fire HD 8.9, I watch some tv and I use my desk top for news and general knowledge and photography..
   If my eyes are burning from allergies, I use Opcon-A and it gives me more relief than other drops I have used.  For dry eyes, I use Refresh."


"I`ve had Ulcerative Colitis (U.C) since I was 17. At the age of 25 I thought I was having a heart attack and went to the emergency room. I was diagnosed with a panic attack ,they gave me a XANAX (1mg). No more heart attack. Told my doctor the story and with my history of U.C he prescribed 2mg a day. I'm now 37 years young and XANAX freed the tyranny of two debilitating conditions."


"I started on the medication and it worked fine. A month later if i didn't take it i would get huge mood swings and usually start crying about everything. in those mood swings i usually felt like i was worthless and couldn't do any thing right."


"Hi, im a male, 23 yo. Was fighting with warts in my perineum area for almost 2 years. I tried to burn them in my home with a pc air duster (if you sprayed it upside down it sprays a very cold subtance, like nitrogen but weaker) and it works but it can give you marks and after some time the warts grew again. I was really scared so i tried imiquimod (I'm from Peru, here you can find it with the name imimore). I applied a really tiny amount of cream before sleeping 3x a week for like 12 weeks and didn't notice any improvement, so I switch to apply every day and it magically start working, my skin get a little irritated and itched a bit but never had pain or drastic side effects. Now its been 16 weeks and I'm clean!

 MY ADVISE, BE PATIENT"


"I had severe tinea on my feet for years until I went to a dermatologist who prescribed this medicine.  I could not even wear summer sandals my feet were so dry and rashy.

For the first week of taking terbinafine I felt very nauseous and dizzy and nearly stopped taking it, however I have seen an amazing improvement in my feet lately. I was also prescribed 10% Beta steroid cream in a cetamacrogol moisturiser to put on every day. I reckon the terbinafine has helped my overall health and skin."


"I have been on this for 5 weeks. No side effects. No benefits whatsoever."


"When I had my panic attack my blood pressure was 182/164. I really thought I was going to die. I'm only 18 but I was very stressed out. My family doctor put me on Ativan 0.5mg 3 times a day and all I can say is "wow" it has helped me so much."


"The depression I suffered with the implanon was scary. Until I had it removed I had no idea what a horrid grip it had on my emotions. I wanted to die most of the time. As soon as It came out I cried almost non stop for a few days and then started feeling better. Almost back to my normal self now. Thank goodness."


"Not been on for long but mainly got it for PMDD symptoms - which are very similar to the mood swings effects of Nexplanon. I feel amazing. I was so scared to have it done but it didn't hurt to get it in - but the bruises were unsightly and meant I had to wear long sleeved tops for a week. Only side effects for me are occasional headaches, more spots (solved by daily facewash), dry throat, appetite, and similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms but all solved by boosting blood sugar. Spotting isn't a problem as long as you remember to carry pantyliners. This is nothing compared to my past problems, very happy - but yet to see if it prevents pregnancy!"


"Age 51. Went to get my regular bloodwork with my Doctor. My cholestral has always been >200 and have a family history of Heart Attack and stroke. I tried everything over the years including Crestor which was an absolute disaster for me after only 4 doses. Since then tried the natural methods Red Yeast Rice (may as well be on a statin the side effects are basically the same) and lots of fish and Krill oil. I was disappointed that my bad cholesterol was high after all that still and my number was 219 total. Based on my unwillingness to try another Statin my Dr. suggested a 500mg pill of Niaspan to be taken nightly. I have experienced no flushing as yet after a month on it and really no bad side effects. New blood results 192! Will check back in 3 mos."


"It works because it has steroids. Steroids reboot the immune system. Steroids can also cause problems so use as little as possible. .. you will figure it out."


"I've been on Prozac for 17 years, and it's still a miracle drug for me. It definitely saved my life. I tried going off of it, and that was a mistake.  Fortunately, it still works for me."


"I took Nardil for 21 years.  It worked better than anything else, until the dose was increased from 10 to 40 mg per day.  None of my physicians were able to diagnose the cause of the grotesque swelling of my legs.  A friend suggested it might be the Nardil; I quit taking it and proved her right.  Even in reduced doses, the swelling persisted.  I now take something else."


"I thought since I had such a horrible experience I would write a review. So I did give it a 2 out of ten just because I didn't get pregnant an entire year on this medicine, so it is technically effective and also is convenient. But the side effects were just not worth it. I literally turned into a crazy person.  No libido. I was so unbelievably depressed for months and it came on slowly so I didn't really notice how bad it was until I hit rock bottom. I would cry for hours about nothing. I almost broke up with my boyfriend of 6 years because I was so depressed and I didn't understand why I was so unhappy. Bad experience for me. Not worth it, in my opinion but everyone is different !"


"It has been great, but I am to relaxed and have not much desire to do things but when I need to do things it's not a problem, in fact my work has been much faster than it has been in years. I am more focused and content. The unusual effects have been it has stopped my hypoglycemia, caffeine has no effect on me any longer and I have no withdrawals at all when stopped cold."


"No effect until hours later, even then it's for a mere 3-4 hours.
Hate it."


"I have been taking 2mg for 2 years.  My initial dose was 0.5 mg, but until I took 2mg it would not help me sleep.
 If I have an extremely stressful afternoon/evening, my doc said I could take 2 tabs (4mg), as long as I don’t take that dose more than twice a month and not on consecutive days.
I get between 6 1/2 - 8 hours of great sleep per night and feel very rested and energetic each day. I am a very active, athletic person and feel no hangover effect from it. I just feel like I have my life back after sleeping no more than 3 hours per night for 8 years.
I have a friend who has taken it for 8 years with the same results as me.  Neither of us take any other medication."


"OK so it has been exactly 2 weeks and 2 days since I had the Skyla put in. I have read multiple reviews before going with this procedure and wish I would have read more. You definitely want to take at least a  day off of work. After I had it done I was ok for about 2 hours then it just got worse. Your body really needs to relax afterwards, Think of it, you are having a device/drug put into your uterus for 3 to 6 years permanently?! Any ways I figured after a couple days cramping would stop.  I had it put in on my last day of my period FYI. On the 5th day (I'm traveling for a wedding so I'm on a plane) I started cramping so bad"


"I have had cold sores since I was a baby. People without this simplex don't understand and are often quite cruel. I have accumalated 30 years worth of inventing new ways to hide my face, and unbelievable lies to explain the sores away. I had tried every method of over the counter medication and ointments to no avail, and every homeopathic trick in the book. Not anymore. The claims are true... Abreva changed everything 2 years ago. You MUST apply the medication at the very first sign of warmth and tingling or it will not work as described. If you wait for full blown bubbly blisters you will not have the optimal outcome. I had the tell tale tingle yesterday, bought a tube of Abreva within the hour, and today it's dormant and invisible."


"I take 100mg twice a day with no issues since I was found with atrial fibrillation.  Before I was taking Coreq and my resting heartbeat was always 43, now with this medicine it's 45 to 50 and my cardiologist says all is fine have a pacemaker and defibrillator."


"Significantly reduces my Crohn's symptoms."


"I have been on this med just over 3 weeks. I initially was put off by the side effects (feeling a bit off, nausea, body aches) so started at one tab every other day. That seemed to make the transition better. But still not without side effects. The worst of which are: dry mouth (which helps up water intake so not too bad), hot flashes (which are NOT fun but manageable ), and constipation (the worst of them all and nothing I do seems to help).
But to date I have just hit my 10 lb lost mark!  Within the first few days I could walk by cakes or donuts that were brought in to work and it was like it didn't even register as "food" in my mind.  Cravings for soda and junk are gone and I can eat very little to feel full."


"I am now on my second bottle of Uceris.  It took about 2 weeks before it became effective for my microscopic colitis; in other words, when my diarrhea stopped completely.  After becoming effective, I experienced 2 side effects; first, swelling of both ankles that lasted a few days, less than a week.  After that, I had no ankle problem at all, except for a feeling of pins and needles on both feet, which I don't find problematic.  Second, an increase in appetite, which I needed, as I had lost 11 lb. as a result of diarrhea.  The appetite increase lasted about 10 days.  Uceris has given me a chance at feeling well, and able to live my life."


"My GP prescribed Neurontin to treat pain from PHN, increasing to 1800mg per day. After 6 weeks I find it does reduce pain to some extent and I am able to get a reasonable sleep. Side effects include ringing in ears and tingling in feet and hands, but I can put up with this.
 I was previously taking Lyrica but experienced very nasty side effects and had  to be weaned off it."


"My 9 yr old son got sick with the flu (confirmed by swab) on a Thursday afternoon. Before bed we gave him the Tamiflu. Overnight he was very sick with a high fever, vomiting and headache, but the next morning after his second dose of Tamiflu was already starting to feel much better, fever a lot lower and eating soup. The medicine is easier on the stomach if you eat something with it, otherwise it can cause stomach/digestion distress. Like others who posted, was skeptical about using it, especially for a child, but so far its worked well."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"In my 80s, A-Fib diagnosed 18 years ago. Tried all the drugs at the time to correct it including going through Cardiac-Ablation w/o anesthesia (sedation did not help much). Nothing worked. On Coumadin until 2 years go - didn't like the limitations on food intake due to Vit.K avoidance- switched to Eliquis. Very happy with it. Possibly contributes to constipation like other Rx I take, but can't blame Eliquis. No other apparent side effects. Glad to longer take 'rat poison', which my son always reminded me I'd been taking and enjoying green vegetables again."


"I'm 24 and have struggled with major depression since I was 14, with past self harm, eating disorders and suicide attempts.

I started citalopram just over a year ago and take 40mg per day. I have found it has really helped me. The biggest side effect for me is the tiredness and fatigue, I am very sporty and a fitness instructor so this has a huge effect on my motivation and training. I also find it affects my university studies. Although on the flipside I actually feel normal and rarely have suicidal thoughts or feelings of hopelessness. So I guess the tiredness is worth it.  Oh and I have CRAZY dreams!"


"This medicine does seem to help quite a bit with nerve pain. I do tend to have a easily over sensitive nervous system.  Lyrica makes me feel a lot better at night time so I can sleep. I take MS-Contin in the day and Lyrica at night.  My life would be a lot less stable without Lyrica. I believe the best way I can describe what it does is slow down the pain signals so they are not as noticeable. "


"I unfortunately did not have the same experience as the rest, day 1 was  great i thought finally I can breath without struggling, day 2 was  using my rescue inhaler. So upset, so tired of trying to find something to work."


"Have been on Gilenya just shy of 2 years with no relapses. My last MRI showed no new lesions, no active lesions, and some lesions decreasing in size. I love this medicine in that it allows me to be in denial about my MS. Prior to starting Gilenya, I was on Copaxone for 3 years, which was less effective, and during that time I experienced 5-6 immediate post-injection reactions that were scary and exhausting. My neurologist told me that Gilenya will change the way we think about MS. I'm looking forward to long term data on Gilenya's effectiveness, and enjoying life in spite of my diagnosis. This medicine works for me."


"I was prescribed this medicine for bronchitis, 500mg. for 7 days. It really cleared up the bronchitis, but left me with bad tendonitis in my right leg.  No telling how long this will go on.  I can barely walk when I first get up in the morning, although it gets better with gentle exercise.  I too have noticed crazy dreams, no dizziness, but I think it is causing me to make some bad decisions.  Do not take this medicine for anything under any conditions.  Find some other drug.  The side effects are unpredictable, come on after you have already stopped taking it, and are miserable.  I'm going to try some of the remedies the other reviewers have mentioned."


"Heart medication has caused acute constipation. When I take miralax, I go get BMs, but the effect is that I am extremely gasey and each time gas passes, small amount of poop comes out. It keeps me running to the bathroom and holding gas day and night. Sometimes I get to where I cannot stand the constipation any longer and try the miralax again... same horrible results and never feel cleaned out."


"Effective at stopping cough - gave me diarrhea."


"I have Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder. When it works, it works great.  When it doesn't, it's difficult. I have noticed that if I do not fall asleep within 30 minutes of taking melatonin, I end up tossing and turning for most of the night. The worst part is I feel as though I have to constantly stretch my legs."


"Initially, my doctor started me out on 20mg, but increased the dosage to 30mg after I complained of occassional bouts of anxiety.  I started the medication about six months ago.  I'm 23 and not on any additional medication.  Now, I feel like I can balance college, family and work.  I'm not experiencing anxiety and panic attacks like I was prior to the Prozac.  The first three weeks of the medication involved sick feelings, but I'm glad that I stuck with it.  I also started to visit with a psychologist once a month. This has been very beneficial.  Makes me wonder why I struggled with this for years before getting help."


"Just started my second pack of this pill. I switched from tri-sprintec due to side effects from that such as nausea, constant breast tenderness, and increased anxiety. I have had no side effects with Orysthia so far. My breasts did get tender before my period, but I'm used to that anyways. My period started the 3rd day of placebo pills and I had mild cramping. My period did last for 5-7 days but was not heavy. My sex drive  is pretty low, but it has been ever since I started taking any form of birth control about 7 months ago. Overall, I'm really pleased with this pill!"


"I've been taking trinessa for 10 days for birth control/acne/regulating my period. So far I've lost 11 lbs. The first 5 days I had awful mood swings and barely had an appetite for anything. It's odd for me to lose so much weight cause I'm not overweight and have never lost this much weight in 10 days but otherwise it's going okay! Haven't noticed a difference in my acne but time will tell!"


"I was on depot for 4 months after giving birth, I stopped having the shots as it caused moodiness, ange, depression, weight gain and all sorts of probs I'd never had before. Didn't get aunt flo for the whole 4 months. Then when I stopped the shots aunt flo didn't go away for nearly 9 (very long) frustrating month's."


"I hear a lot of people saying the same thing about this being sort of like a miracle drug that is what my psychiatrist and dr call to.

 It is quite amazing how you can be going through a full blown panic anxiety attack and just not too long after taking xanax. It's like night and day.

 It's definitely good to have one of these on hand if you suffer from anxiety or panic disorder. Sometimes just knowing I have it and helps me. anyway 10 out of 10 very addictive but definitely works. As long as you're not popping them every couple hours I think most people on here will find that it works great.."


"Have been on Harvoni for 6 weeks only symptoms are some fatigue and sometime slight stomach upset. I have already cleared of the virus! But I must keep on taking Harvoni for 3 months. It seems like a miracle!"


"I started using  Byetta 5 months ago and so far it has been the most amazing experience I have ever had before Byetta I was always so tired and not motivated at all to exercise and take care of myself. I was on Actos and I strongly believe that drug was slowly killing me. I have only lost a couple of pounds so far but everything else seems to be in control and I feel like a totally new person. After this pen is finished I move up to 10 and I really hope I don't get any of the side effects because the 5 has been wonderful but if I do get the side effects I will go back to the 5 and enjoy life again. Thanks Byetta"