"I've been on Abilify now for close to 5 years. I'm taking it for Tourette's syndrome and OCD and it has worked like a miracle. Of course I give God all the glory for this miraculous healing! Yes, God can use medications to heal us.
The one setback is that I've gained some weight...so I just watch what I eat and exercise more frequently."


"I got Nexplanon in Aug 2015  after giving birth in June. I have been on my period since they put this thing in my arm. It is now 12/2/15. I keep calling my doc to ask if this is normal first she tell me, give it 3 months now she is telling me give it 5. I would much rather get an iud a try because this bleeding is not working for me. My husband and I have not been intimate for over 5 months now. That is not what I intended when I got it inserted. I would not recommend this to anyone."


"GP prescribed tablets as immobile with osteoarthritis and 29 kg overweight. Started 3 days ago  with 1 tablet before evening meal as didn't want an embarrassing moment at work! Haven't lost any ounces but know its early days and will go to two tabs today as weekend. Will say that my appetite seems suppressed so thats good and noticed have had a little stomach ache but not a pain! Yes the flatulence is happening but am really watching my diet of low fats and haven't had choc for 3 days!! Am drinking more water with a slice of lemon in it to jazz it up! Wish everyone well and lighter here! Will update when I've lost some kgs!"


"Did not help, Was on it for several months. If anything, it made my irritability worse and my temper shorter."


"I had a total hysterectomy. This was the best and most natural of anything I have used. I've tried creams, pills,bcompound pharmacies. This works the best"


"Well, I've been on the 5g daily tube of Testim for a week now, and I'm beginning to wonder when/if I'll see an impact. The Doctor didn't share my T number, except to comment that it was low. The pharmacist didn't have a lot of instruction on how to use it, except to rub it into my forearm...WRONG: Shoulders, according to a DVD mini disk that I found...very helpful.  I'm not sure what the value of washing off the gel or showering after two hours is. I DO smell it initially, and have read all the warnings to keep it off others, women, kids, towels, etc... but why would I want to wash off the medicine?  It may just be my imagination, but I find I am thinking of sex more (fantasizing) but have not touched my wife since starting this yet."


"Cymbalta saved me.  I was in a state of constant recurring anxiety with many physical symptoms such as vomiting every morning, shaking, and over feeling of panic and disassociation.  My thoughts were swirling (due to a very stressful situation) almost constantly.  I started on 30mg and noticed an improvement within 2 weeks.  I still had some anxiety in the mornings so my dose was increased to 60 mg.  I have 0 anxiety now and am able to more calmly and clearly work through stressful or worrisome situations.  I had very great reservations about any kind of medication and only decided to try because I had no options.  It has been a godsend for me and I have had zero side effects.  Don't rule it out, it may save your life."


"I was on Ortho Tri for 4 years but was starting to have some breakthrough bleeding issues with it so my doctor put me on Yaz. I'm a broke Graduate student so I went on Gianvi instead. I keep seeing all these negative reviews on here about it, but I LOVE Gianvi. My acne has almost gone away and my cramps have lessened. I did, however, have some issues adjusting to a 4 day period instead of a week long one, but after a few months that straightened out. I love Gianvi and have been on it for 6 months without issue."


"For spinal cord injury's this is a life saver. I have a permanent catheter so paralyzing the bladder is not a problem, which seems to be the most frequent complaint. If they could paralyze it permanently, I'd sign up. If you suffer from leakage or involuntary urination and have a permanent catheter, try it.  You won't be disappointed. I have it done twice annually for the past 10 years. My only issue are the large blood clots that can clog my catheter a few days after, but a small price to pay."


"I have been on Gilenya for 6 weeks with no side effects and thought it was wonderful.  Until, the other day I had aches and pains progressively getting worse throughout the day. The next day I was in bed with a severe headache, body aches, and my lips were swollen.  I have noticed spots on my lower legs, like mosquito bites, which do not itch at all, but feel like an intense bruise when touched.  My GP gave me Prednisone and told me to call my neurologist and stop the Gilenya. I made my appointment today."


"I sleep drove while on Ambien. I had 2 packs of cigarettes when I went to bed and 4 packs when I woke up. This can be a very dangerous. "


"I've been taking citalopram for about a month now and overall it has worked really well on my anxiety, but at first I used to have severe stomach pains. Then about two weeks after starting it I experienced a severe anxiety attack then I guess the medicine started to "mellow_out" and it worked really well. Then I started having these terrible headaches like none I've experienced in my whole life, and the bright lighting in my work place doesn't seem to help much but for the better part of my day I am "super-calm". I guess that when you take this medicine you have to ask yourself does the end justify the means. It did what it was supposed to do, just every now and again I have a bad headache."


"This is my second time having the Mirena. I got one after my first child and it was PERFECT! I had no problems and only spotted every couple of months if that. I had no pain whatsoever when it was inserted. I got it removed after a year because we decided to have another child. This time around is kind of different. I go in for my check up in 2 days and they may have to remove it because I'm bleeding non stop, cramp everyday off and on to the point I cry and medicines wont take them way. I have mild mood swings nothing major. I haven't been able to feel the strings either. BUT I would recommend this to every woman because not everyone has a trouble with it. It's a good form of birth control and it works."


"I have only had 1 cold sore in my life prior to this experience. It was awful. Like, burry your head in the sand for 10 days, turning peoples stomach awful. This week I noticed one beginning and decided to spend the $22 to try and prevent THAT mess again. SOOOO worth it. By the second day I could feel the cream really doing it's job and now, on day three, it's basically gone. THREE DAYS! It never even blistered. No one realized I even had a cold sore. Worth $100 if it works this well every time! Thanks GSK for a medicine that truly does what it advertises!"


"I had started to read all these reviews just minutes after popping two 5mg of Dulcolax, needless to say I started to freak out and attempted to force myself to throw up without avail.

Took two pills at 9pm, had a very uneasy night because of gasses. By 4:30am I was up with mild cramps and the urge to go, managed to have a bowel movement with a few minutes on the toilet, woke up again at 5:45am for another bowel movement which was slightly watery. Managed to rest until 6:30am and still have the urge to go.

I must say I had minimal discomfort in comparison to all the horrid reviews on here, I was expecting hell. Maybe something to take note of is the amount of water to drink with this tablet, make sure you have at least 2 glasses of water."


"I use this as needed for limited symptom panic attacks. I take 0.5 mg and every so often I take an extra half two, three, four times a week.

It's a wonder drug - although I'm sure you could get dependent if you took them every day."


"Unfortunately, this did not work for me, I didnt see my sugar levels go down and it also caused mega itch for me as well, so I stopped using within the first week or two.  Dr. tried me on Glimepiride now, but I havent seen much change also yet, and I possibly have gained from it.   Not sure what to try next, he suggested Januvia or Byetta, which are supposed to be expensive.  Not sure what I can do if anything.  Insulin does not help with weight loss and I do not want to gain ."


"I have been using Xulane for some time now.  Over a year I think.  Before that I used the Ortho patch.  I loved the smaller size of the generic brand and up until the last 2 months I had not had any issue.  Suddenly it's not been sticking like it use to and it's causing a rash like a chemical burn and the itching is present.   I thought last month's could have been a bad batch but after I moved locations (I use to move from hip to hip) to ensure I hadn't irritated my skin,  I am wondering if they changed a filler or adhesive."


"I started taking this after being on lo loestrin fe for a year. I have incredibly painful periods and wanted some relief... However, after starting this birth control I have gained about 7-10 pounds and gone up a couple clothes sizes. NONE of my clothes fit and my breasts have gone up a cup size. On my small frame, the weight gain is significant!! It looks like I am 4 months pregnant, and considering I have been on this pill for 3 months and not gotten my period, I've been freaking out. Pregnancy tests say I'm all clear, but I am having all the negative pregnancy symptoms. I also have had decreased sex drive and it is causing strain in my relationship... I'm getting off this pill and never looking back!!"


"Oh my hot vagina!!!! This stuff is awful!! Will never use this again, would rather deal with a YI, than the excruciating pain Monistat 1 gave me. I would give it a 0 if I could. I used the tablet, 10 minutes in and my vagina was on fire"


"had the mirena put in 7 days ago.  I am 46 years old, didnt want to get my periods anymore, no children.  My utererus falls backward so had a general anaesthetic to have it inserted.  So far, continual cramps, period pain tablets ease this, 5 days in the spotting has started.  Often get pain in left side.  Reading all comments, it will be intersting to see if the cramps and bloating go in a couple of weeks and how long the spotting will stay - i will stick it out for a couple of months."


"When i first started taking this medication when off work it pulled me out of my anxious depressed episode but it came back once i started working again.  I find it helps with anxiety a bit at 300mg but feel drugged sort of depressed may not be the medication.  and still feel i am not coping.  Australian government subsidises all medication with or without insurance."


"Very good. A little drowsiness after panic subsides, though I'm not sure if this is due to a physiological response to subsiding high levels of hormones associated with fight/flight response (e.g., cortisol and adrenaline) involved in panic attacks."


"I've had recurring yeast infections for years.  I've taken antibiotics and used miconazole the generic brand for monistat 7. No issues until I actually purchase the brand name monistat 7 which did cause a mild tingling so I washed it out very uncomfortable"


"Age 22. I have no doubt Nexplanon works as birth control. The only downside for me was the side effects. I got it inserted a few days after my cycle. I noticed my next cycle came a little earlier. I've had it for about 8 months. My cycles are so close together its really difficult to tell when one has ended and a new one has started. I usually don't bleed heavy, just every now and then but it has been a constant flow. It gets really annoying always being on my period. I thought it would end soon. I'm also a lot moodier and get depressed a lot. I'm having it removed, its just not for me."


"I've been using Xiidra for 2 months.  It began working immediately.  It burned a little on initial use, but that has subsided.  I do have blurry vision for aprox 15/20 minutes and sometimes watery eyes lasting longer.  I also had inflammation in my eyes and blepharitis.  I clean my eyes every nite with baby shampoo.  The inflammation has cleared up.  I also use lubricating drops during the day, which were not enough before I started on Xiidra.  My eye Dr. told me about the burning, itching and bad taste which does not affect me bad enough to worry about it.  I think it's worth trying this medicine, don't give up right away as some of these side effects go away with use."


"I have chronic insomnia, have had for years. I think Klonopin does a good job for primary insomnia, I take 2 mg an hour before bed."


"I've been taking lexapro 10mg since Jan. It has helped with my depression. But I started feeling down an anxious. So I asked for my dose to go up. I'm now on 20mg. I can feel the difference. I do take clonazepam for when feel my anxiety kicks in. However I've come down feeling very sick since starting the 20mg like I did when I started the 10mg. Not a very great side affect. I also get very sleepy so I do have to take it at bedtime. Dreams seem very real. Scary real. Hopefully I don't have to be on very long when my vitamin d goes up to its normal levels."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"As I sit here after my procedure, I can give an honest and complete review.  First, the taste.  I was a bit shocked by the salty taste.  It's not expected since it smells very sweet like candy cherries.  I just  chugged down the bottle plus water mix.  I immediately downed another 16 oz of water to get the taste out of my mouth.  Knowing I had to drink another 16 oz within an hour I could relax and let some of the first 32 oz drain from my stomach.  20 minutes later, all liquid in.   Just shy of two hours  later it was go time. All in all, it was equal to a bout of the stomach flu without the body aches.  Very survivable and uneventful. Second dose, you know how bad it tastes and you are already empty, so it's faster.  Have fun."


"Works well for my condition."


"I switched from Zoloft due to the sexual side effects. I have tried almost every antidepressant medicine out there with little or no success. The first few weeks I was on it I had horrible dreams. I would wake up in the middle of the night and couldn't go back to sleep. Crying all the time. I have been on it now for about 5 or 6 weeks and am agitated very easily, dizzy, can't concentrate and my mind is constantly racing. I was trying to give it a full 8 weeks but I can not stand to be around myself. I feel sorry for everyone else. Viibryd is not the medicine for me. I had very high hopes of this medicine."


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


"Such bad sweating/leaking from armpits that thought I would give it a try. No prescrip required in Canada. Picked up the extra strength and used three nights in a row. Stopped my sweating 100 % immed after three nights.  Last 2 mths before I had to use it again. I now add an extra night every couple of weeks and no sweat from pits for over a year.   Yes, it can itch but remember to dab not smear it on.  More doesn't work any better and almost no itch on my 2 week applications due to using less.   Short term pain for long term gain"


"It's the goal opposite of what I was told and it relates to my mood.  I was told I world have energy and talk a lot. I have NO ENERGY, DON'T want to TALK at all.  No irritability at all just don't want to talk.  It does curb my appetite. I'm probably dehydrated because I have constant dry mouth and have no desire for liquids."


"Great pain relief after abdominal surgery"


"This is the best medicine that I've ever been on for depression. I still have some symptoms but I've seen a huge improvement in my happiness and social life since I started taking it."


"I am currently battling mesenchymal chondrosarcoma. It originated in my right thigh 2008, had the tumor removed, was cancer free for 3 years then was diagnosed last year with it again, with 5 tumors this time which had spread in my pelvic area, right lung and right armpit (July 2012). I've tried a few chemo therapy treatments and during that time frame, the tumors grew plus one new one appeared. In August 2012 I was placed on Votrient (800 mg), the tumors stopped growing and have been stable ever since. My last scan was June 11, 2013 and all 6 tumors are still holding stable and have shown some shrinkage. The side effects come and go, I am experiencing more muscle pain throughout my body and still some nausea, but that's easily controlled."


"I've been 4 months on this drug and it wiped out my depression. It started to work after 1 week of usage. I gained 14 Kgs and a little bit manic (but supressed by depakote). I love this abilify it saved my life"


"I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in October and the doctor immediately put me on Victoza, well here we are in December and she is changing me to Byetta because the Victoza quit working..
Hoping I have better long lasting results this time."


"I felt like utter crap the next day, after taking this drug.  This experience was repeated until I threw it out.  It may work for some, but it definitely made me feel awful the next day, as if I had zero energy, depersonalized, like a zombie - just out of it.  I could tell it definitely worked on some part of the brain that affects alertness."


"Great product I have been on other drugs that gave me back side effects-rash, itching, dry mouth, constipation, headache, dizziness, back pain, etc. I urinate on average 20-40 times a day every approx 15-20 minutes, after using the patch I went as long as 2 hours without using restroom. my skin is irritated and red but better than spending my whole day in the bathroom. I cant believe my doctor didn't put me on this over the counter drug first before spending hundreds of dollars on prescription medications. I have suffered for over 30 yrs with the issue of urgency and frequency this is a miracle for me.  Praise the LORD"


"I started using this topical medicine a few weeks ago. Within the first 7-14 days, my skin was a bit dry, and peeled a little bit. This is just the medicine beginning to work, and exfoliating any dead skin cells. However, after about 2-3 weeks, I started to see a huge improvement in my skin. Before using, I had moderate acne, and now I would classify it as light. Make sure you use this medicine at night, and wash it off in the morning. Also, after you put the medicine on your face at night, put a moisturizer on your face (preferably Cetaphil or CeraVe). During the day, do not expose yourself to prolonged sunshine as the affected areas will get red and feel greasy (not a pleasant look and feeling). This is a great medicine, but give it time."


"Lexapro is a miracle for me. Irrational anxiety is 95% gone."


"I can't speak on how well this birth control is long term because I literally just got it placed yesterday. But I wanted to write a review on the placement because I read some of these beforehand and the horror stories almost scared me out of it. IT WAS NOT TERRIBLE AT ALL and I do not take pain well. Of course, everyone has their own pain threshold and different bodies. It also really depends on when in your cycle you get it done. I got it done about 5 days after ending my period. My doctor said my cervix was in perfect condition for the procedure as it was slightly open and "paper thin". It did hurt but the pain lasted for 5 seconds and was not sharp but like a really strong cramp. And now I'm 3 years baby free! Well worth it."


"It feels slightly more effective than Prozac. I was slightly nauseous for about 24 hours after my first dose. In my opinion, the only downside to Trintellix is the price."


"I only started using differin a week ago. It has made my skin very red like in the first 3 days I got a red rash-like thing below my lips and on my cheeks and it burns. It also has made around my eyes very dry. I am going to start using it every second day for my skin to get used to it but I really hope that it will work. Just give it time people and don't over use or get worried if your skin becomes red because that is a side effect if you have sensitive skin."


"Suffered anxiety for years - rushing thoughts - always tense. Had psycho therapy for a while and although it cleared up a lot of things the anxiety persisted including OCDing over thoughts.

Now after six years on day 4 of this stuff and I feel I got my life back. I feel like me again - no rushing thoughts and i can handle stress much better. So happy !!"


"Palladone is a very effective medicine for pain control. My wife has MS and severe back pain from early arthritis, and one pill a day controls it just fine. Without it she is in constant pain and can barely function. With it she can perform many necessary tasks such as bathing, etc. "


"The burning from the medicine was worse than the actual yeast infection! I laid down almost almost immediately and my baby sister kept asking me what was wrong with such concern. This is my first YI, I'm eighteen, and I have to say this is one of the worst experiences of my life. I've only done one night and I never wanna do it again, but I'm gonna tough it out though"


"I had this inserted February 2015. Two weeks later my period began. there has not been a single day where I haven't bled. (it is now June 2015) I've never really had an issue with acne, I'm now breaking out constantly. Constantly irritated aren't even the words. I always feel on edge and ready to punch someone. My sex drive is non existent. Sure this thing works great at preventing me from becoming pregnant. Because I bleed profusely every day of my life and sex doesn't even cross my mind. Before this my periods were normal flow, maybe a few days long. I cannot even afford to keep buying all these feminine products. My dr keeps trying to get me to wait it out but I want it removed ASAP"


"I am 21 year's old- this medication is not just for young children- it has taken away the side-effects of my ADHD medication. The only side-effect I was aware of was auditory! When I took the 1st 1mg pill, my hearing was heightened and exhaustive (sounds dragged out) for an hour or so. When I increased to 2mg the same thing happened: a noticeable difference in my hearing for just a short hour or so. My doctor prescribed this to me when the side-effects of Concerta did not leave me; I had anxiety that was clearly not situational but from the drop-off of Concerta in the middle of the day as it is not a steady released medicine but a ADHD medication that releases a dose twice."


"Monistat 7 Night 2: Felt better during the day but not 5 minutes after insertion it's as if a swarm of Mosquitos and a family of chiggers decided to break bread within my vagina but were subsequently removed by an invasion of fire ants who are drunk off Fireball and like to play with matches. I'm afraid to move with disrupting the fire ants. They're an aggressive breed."


"Do not use this product!  I had/have all the same negative symptoms listed below by others.  In addition, I had massive migraine headaches, sore throat, runny nose, stomach issues, itching in areas I did not use the product, acne, dry eyes and a sty.  I reported these issues to the FDA and highly suggest you do the same.  They will re-evaluate the product if they have enough reports"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"This is the same as the other one with electrolyte listed but its nasty; to drink a gallon is horrendous. They need to make a better tasting type of drink or flavor pack or something. I have been suffering from constipation for years and to drink this prior to my test tomorrow is just beyond me. It's been since 9:30 am and I'm still drinking it. The doctors said if you get nauseous etc etc drink it slower and it will still do the job."


"Hi, I just thought that I'd add this comment for you. I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, hepatitis, and lupus. But before my diagnoses, with no insurance, I went to the hospital when I couldn't take the pain anymore and was prescribed Ultram 50mg 2x a day. At first I took 1 and then another and so on until I reached six in a 4 hour period. When it finally started working it hit me like a ton of bricks. Needless to say I was pain free. So my advise is start with 2 and wait, it just not an instant relief like codeine. Unfortunately your body does become immune to its effects within abut 3 months. Now I am taking 4 roxicodone a day and also adjusting to that quickly too. Good luck to all of you."


"Prior to starting med school, I was having numerous panic attacks. Over time they intensified, getting worse by the day.  I seriously thought that the social life was just done for me. I used to try and stay close to hospitals in case something bad happened to me. I worried excessively about my health (in which I'm completely healthy). I constantly went to emergency rooms to see doctors for having panic aftacks (heart beating fast, shaking, feeling of "lost in the world" and scared). I tried so many anti depressants and anti anxiety meds. They either made me too sleepy, headaches, or didn't work at all. ATIVAN has been EXCELLENT! No Side effects ! Works perfect! Psych docs hate the drug! But it works!"


"Retin-A truly did a 360 on my skin. I have mild to moderate breakouts with terrible hormonal flare ups. Hence when I first tried Retin-A over a year ago, it only worked for a short while and then I discovered I was expecting and had to stop using it. Glowing during pregnancy led to return of the bumps around my chin and forehead postpartum. Now I'm back on 0.025% and am in love with my skin again. Smooth, healthy, and rosy looking even when that time comes. It started working immediately. I skip every third night to keep from over drying and desensitizing. Goodluck all."


"So I was given this for a UTI and my experience on this pill was absolutely horrible. I could only make it to the fourth day of my seven day dosage and I couldn't even make it. Not too sure why I was prescribed this in the first place, but this pill has made me feel TERRIBLE. Headaches, chest pain, anxiety, my heart beat is all over the place. I felt very weak and was having the feeling of shortness of breath. I stopped taking it last night and I am still having side effects from it, I hope they go away soon. Not only that but just knowing that this medication is known to cause cancer in labratory animals makes me feel nauseous in general. All around a terrible experience that gave me no relief at all what so ever."


"Today was my first shot and feel pretty damn good no side effects yet. Guessing no sleep issues as I went home and took a nice nap. I hope this drug is what lots of people say. The hardest part as everyone knows is getting to this shot. Started 10 yrs ago or more can't remember anymore with pills and then eventually to sniffing a ton of H every day. I nodded out in a car and almost killed someone which still didn't stop me. Only the potential loss of my kids and family support got me here. So far so good. If I can do this anyone can so please try. Your life is worth it. So amazed at how clear things are becoming only a month sober!"


"does absolutely nothing. I took 2, then 2 more a few hours later"


"I took this drug for about 5 days as directed, for low back arthritis -- I became despondant about my life -- and did not immediately connect this feeling to meloxicam.  When I got to thinking about it I checked the side effects, and the oddly specific and very accurate "discouragement" was a side effect.

I'm a tough kid, oilfield worker, long time rugby player etc -- and I'm not kidding when I tell you there was a three day period there where I honestly felt like I was an inch from crying -- and I probably would have been crying if I just wasn't so tired of life, and going nowhere etc (mind you, this was during the oil boom, so I was doing great).

I removed myself from the med, and started to be my old sunny self within a day or 2"


"Was forced to use Testim gel as my new insurance would not cover Fortesta or Androgel. This stuff is disgusting. NEVER completely dries...If I apply in the morning, even after an hour wait, my shirt sticks to me like glue. If I apply at night, MY SHEETS STICK TO ME. Smells terrible, extremely difficult to apply (comes in small metal tubes and nearly impossible to get it all out) and worst of all, did not raise my testosterone levels significantly. I dreaded applying this."


"Extreme diarrhea with no warning, very rancid and loud belching with no warning, headaches, joint pain, chills, fevers sometimes, weight gain"


"I've had great results with this medication. I tried Differin prior to this and it did nothing for me. This medication cleared my skin up in a week, and has kept my acne at bay ever since. Only negative is that it does burn at some points (I do NOT have sensitive skin)."


"I have tried just about every medicine for bipolar I that is known to man, and none have been effective for me. Was keeping my fingers crossed that Vraylar would be the one that would offer some relief but it proved to be yet another dud. I took this medicine at 2:00 p.m. and at 4:00 p.m. I could barely keep my eyes open anymore. I then proceeded to sleep for 24 hours, waking up only once or twice for about 5 minutes to go to the bathroom! When I finally did wake-up the next afternoon I was extremely sedated and I had the typical zombified feeling that comes along with taking an anti-psychotic. Not to mention, I was on the lowest dose of 1.5 mg. I would hate to see what 3 or 6 mg would have done to me."


"I was given these whilst in hospital as although I've had low pressure headaches the consultant decided it now have migraines?! .. so I mentioned to them I have bad anxiety especially when it comes to my health and any feelings within myself that I'm not ready for can make me panic. So they gave me the tablets, said to take one at home and I cannot explain the feelings I felt almost immediately after taking it -- my face started tingling around my nose and cheeks- my hands tingled, my throat was tight, my heart didn't feel right and my head felt almost numb. I wanted to be sick and I felt shakey... did I have any migraine? NO, but I would rather have a headache than experience all of those feelings. I wasn't informed of them!"


"I was prescribed Topamax for chronic migraines 25mg 2xday for 5 days and then 50mg 2xday. Within 2 days, I had no pain at all, a more "stable" appetite with no carbohydrates/sweet cravings, and I had a lot more energy. The only side effects so far were frequent urination, mild leg pain/numbness, and eye sensitivity. By the third day, my eyes were so sensitive, I was constantly squinting and felt like I needed to wear sunglasses indoors. My vision has always been great and now I was having a hard time seeing clearly. In all the reviews I had seen, I never read about anyone having vision problems after taking this. I just want people to be aware of this happening. It did work wonders for my migraines."


"I have been taking Ranexa twice a day for 1 1/2 years as l have Prinzemetal Angina. I am unable to function without it. I also find the following tablets very effective Adalat and Dipen which widen my arteries. I getting swelling so l take Lasix for that."


"I just got the nexplanon implant on the 15th of February. I'm not sure if my period is on. I'm 8 weeks post partum. My bleeding stopped once I got the implant but then a couple days later it came back. I'm not cramping or bloated like a period my bleeding went from medium light to heavy real quick. I'll definitely talk to my doctor about it. Only 2 weeks in with this implant and I feel good. No mood swings or nothing. I haven't even been feeling depressed and I'm diagnosed with depression. Hopefully I don't have any troubles with this. Everyone  body's  reacts differently."


"My pee is obviously orange. I wore panty liners to prevent staining. Relieved the urgency and burning sensation however after my second dose on both dose I had excruciating episodes of kidney pain. Like instantly dropping to the floor, Not being able to do anything but cry for five to ten minutes until it was over. Nausea and hot flashes also. It served it's purpose but was definitely uncomfortable."


"I wrote a former review on this medication a while back. I want to re-edit my review with a new one thats founded upon newer trials.

I took the medication, how my doctor told me to (* not how it was perscribed on the bottle *). He said, take this 1x daily (* 30mg *) when you have work or school. Well, having ADHD-PI I need to take this DAILY - meaning everyday. Without it, I'm a mess. I can't focus on social conversations (* I always feel like I'm "lost in translation" *)

With this medication, I am confident I can pursue my studies at college - without experiencing defeat, and hold down a job and friendships. I may not be my wacky spontaneous self when I'm on it but it's worth it I guess."


"I have had the birth control for 4 years now in the first 3 years I was fine. Ever since I got it replaced after the 3rd year I just cant take it anymore. I just like the side affects of it I'm always tired at work which is bad because I tend to fall asleep without even knowing it. I have no energy all I really want to do is stay in the bed and sleep. I've even slept a whole day literally only got up to eat and went back to sleep. When my period comes my back hurts really bad and I get really bad cramps. I have mood swings all the time. I cry unexpectedly I feel very depressed I sit in the dark at my house every day. Don't get me wrong this birth control works really good but the side effects for me are becoming to extreme."


"This medicine is great it allows me to be able to function and work an entire 8 hour shift. I also love the fact that it does not give me any side effects. It has really changed my life."


"I've been on Effexor XR for almost a decade.  The withdrawal symptoms have prevented me from stopping it.  Every attempt in the past to change/stop the medicine has landed me in the hospital.  I am now taking the generic due to the cost, I can't see any difference.  I consider it my happy pill and have to take it every day or I experience uncomfortable side effects."


"I've taken paxil 10mg for almost a week now & I absolutely CAN NOT stop craving food. I just want to eat eat eat and i cant stop. I will definitely be talking to my doctor about this side effect and try to get a different medication."


"06/08/2015

I will be 42 this August and I have been a smoker since 18 and I have never tried to quit because I know that its not even possible.  I smoked 30 a day and I thought I cannot live without it until I tried Chantix.  I was smoking the first 7 days while taking chantix.  By 3rd day the nicotine was not reaching to my brains and I was getting little frustrated.  Well, isn't that what it was supposed to do.  Its been a month now and I have not been smoking at all.  I thank Pfizer for this drug.

Side Effects:  Nausea within half hour of taking the pill, but it clears away

                     Made me very hungry especially in the morning

                     Put on 12lbs in 5 days

  Started having blood in my stool on day 30 and I qui"


"I have been taking Prozac 20 mg for about a month.  I went through a divorce last year, which was stressful, and still is.  I was staying stressed out, cried a lot, had a negative attitude, and wasn't sleeping.  I went to my doctor and she prescribed Prozac to take every morning and Ambien, which is only has needed.  It took about 7-10 days, but I can tell a difference.  I don't feel all stressed out anymore, I handle problems and situations better.  I haven't cried at all since taking it, not sure how I feel about that.  I just kinda feel like I'm on an even-keel, so to speak.  Haven't had any real side effects from the Prozac.  I like taking it, and will probably stay on it for a while."


"I frequently have profound pain and spasms in the recto-sigmoid rectum, as well as the bladder and urethra, all due to the inflammation throughout my entire digestive system. Worst in the esophagus and the sites noted above.

My doctor prescribed this medicine since systemic narcotics caused too many side effects and too little relief of pain in the regions noted. The only side-effects were, finally, an ability to sleep, the cessation of nearly-unbearable pain, and ability to urinate.

My problem, now, is the drug having been removed from the formulary for Medicare Part D drugs, and the apparent lack of availability of the medication, even if I could pay for it myself."


"I've been using Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for the last two years. I absolutely love the pill; it got rid of my acne and I never experienced negative side effects. That being said, I can't say the same for Tri Lo Sprintec.

Recently, my insurance only covers Sprintec. My doc switched me and assured me it's the same exact pill.

I've been using it for a week. I'm beginning to break out on my face, which I could live with. What I can't live with is the relentless and extremely painful abdominal cramps and bloating I'm experiencing.

These are the worst cramps I've had in my entire life.

After doing research, I've found many women share a similar experience with myself. Also, Ortho and Sprintec aren't exactly the same. So, beware of switching to it."


"First day was bad, loose stool second day  the second week was fine and by the time I got to 40mg it was magic. I'll take it forever if I can feel normal like this. I was a little more tired than normal for the 20mg and first 40 mg week."


"After 20 years of seeing psychiatrists, I was finally correctly diagnosed with ADD. My life completely normalized soon after starting this drug. I took every antidepressant known to man with no results. If you change jobs, friends, wives, more often than your motor oil, ADD may be your issue too. I have suffered with this for 49 years now I feel like what I assumed normal people feel like. I thank my lucky stars every day for this wonder drug. Only reason I rated a 9  was because of the dry mouth it gives me, but a small price to pay for the benefits received."


"Took about a month to kick in but man it's been awesome. I tried several other things like Wellbutrin, Prozac and Cymbalta and they all either did absolutely nothing or made me feel worse.
Was on Paxil for years and it worked great originally then stopped working all together. Wish I had been on Pristiq years ago. One of the best things about it is the energy it gives me. It definitely is mood lifting. Before Pristiq I couldn't wake up in he morning..now I pop up out of bed at 5am ready to go everyday..even on the weekend!"


"I'm returning to Buspar after seven years off. Started having chronic anxiety attacks again after my wife's hysterectomy. Wish I could remember my old dosage. I tend to be drug sensitive and the 30 mg. dosage made me fuzzy. The PA that did this script was a little overzealous.

Doing well on just the 15 mg. even if it is a self-adjusted dosage. After a few weeks I can have a talk with our MD and he'll probably leave it at 15 or 20."


"I was admitted to hospital for an asthma attack. Had never taken any kind of breathing medication before, even though I'd had trouble with breathing (shortness of breath, tight chest, can't take deep breaths) for a while. I was given Ventolin. I didn't respond to the first few puffs through the inhaler and chamber spacer, so they gave me burst therapy, which involved taking 4-5 puffs every 20 minutes for 2 hours. After the first 40 minutes, I was shaking like crazy, couldn't sit still. This shaking persisted until I went to sleep that night. The ventolin inhaler they gave me DOESN'T help - only a very large dose of ventolin seems to ease the symptoms. Overall, good in high doses for severe asthma but comes with side effects."


"I started depo September 23rd 2016  I recently got my 3rd shot March 23rd. Mood swings are awful and I constantly have brown discharge or it will disappear and look normal and then bam bleeding out of nowhere like a gush and today its dark with small clots. I don't know what to do guys my boyfriend doesn't like blood so our sex life hasn't been the usual 4 days a week its more like 2 days every 2 weeks. Its kind of became a burden. Like most of you I have a hard time remembering to take pills so a shot every three months on the 23rd (I started depo the day I got my period) I used to bleed heavily on my periods to the point where I had to wear overnight pads for the first 4 days of it. Now honestly I regret ever being on depo."


"Effexor XR is the ONLY anti-depressant I can take. It works so well, and honestly saves my life. It makes me a happier, nicer person. I couldn't function without this medication."


"This stuff did not work at all!!!  :(
I needed sleep due to coughing all night and all this did was keep me wide awake."


"I have been on Ovcon 35 continuously for over 9 years. I've used the generic forms and found no difference. This pill gave me back a normal life after yrs of suffering from endometriosis pain."


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


"Good for pain, but made me sweat profusely with hot flashes."


"I have only been on Lexapro for 2 weeks now for my anxiety and depression. I also have a temper problem, the medicine so far helped my anxiety and got me more active but my anger has got worse. Maybe it's too soon to say if this medicine will help that. But overall I'm starting to like not having the anxious feeling anymore."


"I went back to my dermatologist because of hormonal acne.

I currently was only using clear and clear benzoyl peroxide (5%) and aveno moisturizer (with .5% salicylic acid). I have a lot of under the skin deep rooted pimples under my chin that have been here for over 3 years. The dermatologist I went to said the aczone would help with my deep rooted hormonal acne. He told me to apply a small pea size amount over my entire face. He took me off my clean and clear face wash which was actually keeping my acne at bay... I honestly am so disgusted by Aczone. It made me break out into huge pimples on the side of my face where I never had pimples before - EVER. I am still breaking out on the sides of my face! Was on this product for 4 months...!"


"I have suffered from RLS for about 10 years, and taking Requip . About a year ago it started being ineffective. My Dr doubled the dose to 4mg, I now have developed a compulsion to gambling. Yes it is a known side effect! Can't believe a drug can change your natural way of thinking but it does. Talked to Dr today and I have to slowly wean off of it. Now I have to take every other day for 2 weeks then will try a different drug. I guess you really need to read the side effects and then consider them. Now I just hope I can sleep the night I won't be taking it."


"Lexapro saved my life and all of those around me.  I would be proud to be a poster child for this medicine.  Work issues had pushed me to the point of near suicide, crying, not being able to sleep through the night.  Doctor started me out at 5 mg and wanted me to go to 10 mg, but didn't have to. 5mg did the trick.  At least I know I can up it if I need to, but right now I am doing great!"


"Hello everyone I've read all the reviews and I'm so glad too see that this product is loved by so many like me. I've been on these pills before and they do work. I just started back Jan 4 weighing in at 207 Dr gave me a goal weight of 199 by next visit and I'm 5"6 ... I beat myself up because I have a hard time making it to the gym but I've changed my eating habits. I love that it gives me so much energy I have no problems waking up in the morning .. Herbal Life also works amazingly with these pills. I would drink shake while at work and eat regular meal with my family. I've never taken them consistently for a whole month but this month I'm determined to. I'm so excited and can't wait to drop this weight my overall weight goal is 185"


"My son has been taking intuniv for 3 years now and has shown major improvements. The prior medications were causing my son to have tics and violent outbursts. This medication helps him more with concentration and focus but when that is under control i notice the hyper activity is more tolerable. My sons grades improved drastically and i no longer receive phone calls from his school and teachers (this was a weekly if not daily occurence)."


"27,  I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression about 18 months ago. My doctor started me on 50mg of sertraline and it had no effect so bumped me up to 100mg and I absolutely hated life!  My panic attacks worsened my mood was unbearble, I always felt tired and nauseous which all affected my ability to work. I had enough so I stopped but then needed to go back to the doctor to try a different medication which he prescribed me pristiq. I feel absolutely amazing!  My anxiety has gone and the depression side of things is a thing of the past! I have been nauseas once or twice since being on it (3 months) but that is nothing compared to the other medication I was on :)"


"I've been on yaz for about 3 months because of my severe acne. In the first two months my acne remained the same but my boobs increased in about a size and a half, which my doctor warned me about. It doesnt bother me as now my breast are fuller/ rounder however I have quite a few stretch marks. So I'd recommend using bio oil on your chest and hips for the first few months on yaz just in case this happenes to you. At around month 3 my skin is not breaking out anywhere near as much. I'm amazed by my skin, it's never been so good. Overall I have never been so happy with my skin and I haven't even finished my third month. I still feel it getting better every day. I have experienced no other side effects beside slight fatigue."


"Lithium is for Mania.  It is NOT a mood stabilizer.  Lamictal is an awesome mood stabilizer.  Anyway, Lithium has done wonders for me!  I feel calmer on it and not so spacey and think clearer.  The only thing that I do not like is the fear of it damaging my liver and/or kidney's.  I do blood work every 3 months to get my levels and make sure everything is ok. and he did lower me once because the lithium level had gotten too high.  Also, my hair is thinner and dryer since I started it.  Not fond of that either."


"This has been the first birth control method that I haven't had a poor reaction to.  My moods have been regular and I've experience no abnormal bleeding.  My breast have gotten a bit larger which is nice, but they are somewhat sore. Also, I've gotten a few stray pimples but nothing too concerning.  Overall this has been a great option for me and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a new form of birth control."


"This medicine has been great for me.  I do not feel any side effects.  I actually lost 25 pounds... I had been on lithium for 28 years."


"Thank you all for the heads up on %u2018taking the medication with food!%u2019 My bottle didn%u2019t come with that label and the Avelox along with the side-effects has been many and terrible on my stomach, head and body.  I am on day 9 of 15 day dose for sinusitis (and previously had pneumonia) %u2026and wasn%u2019t aware of the numerous side effects until now.  Was about to quit taking the med due to the long list of brutal adverse reactions, yet will implement the %u2018eat before taking%u2019 concept and hope to triumph through, as they have made a huge difference in my upper and lower respiratory issues.  And with any luck there will be no after affects of the side-effects!"


"Had a Thalamic Stroke, which left me with disturbed sensations on my right side.  10 years later, developed shingles on my right leg, which I thought were bug bites.  Within 3 days, I was in agony, after 8 weeks I was loosing functionality in the right leg.  Saw Orthopedist, Pain Specialist, and received the impression, that they thought I was a nut, or trying to get pain meds.

Finally went to a neurologist, who diagnosed TPS and Shingles nerve pain interacting. Within 24 hours of starting Lyrica the pain lessened, upping the dose a few weeks later and the pain was zilch.  I have started to regain function in the right leg, it's very slow but I can see it.  I have never felt such terrible pain, Lyrica was a true lifesaver."


"It is almost 5am. I took it last night at 8 ish for prep for my colonoscopy. I never ever have diarhea, but all this morning I've been having diarheaa with a lot of blood in it non stop. This is the worst pain I've ever been in and I felt like I was going to pass out. Never again.

Female/18"


"This is my first pregnancy and have been in the hospital twice and I'm only 8 weeks.  I have never been so sick in my entire life,  one day I vomited for 16 hours every 15.minutes. Finally this was prescribed to me and I started the night I was discharged and I have not even felt sick one bit. I was doing over the counter b6 and unisom but it did not seem to work for some reason.  This pill is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone else who is suffering as bad as I did."


"I used this for knee pain per my doctor recommendation.  I read the instructions and applied the medication.  It didn't relieve my pain, it caused more pain.  Severe burning, stinging pain. Even showering to wash the medication off was painful.  I had to use calamine lotion to counter the effects.  Perhaps my skin is more sensitive than others out there, but I would use caution with this medication."


"I take 100mgs of Elavil at night. It takes a couple of hours to kick in, but when it does,it is the most blissful sleep ever. I also take it for GAD and it has worked better than Xanex, Attivan or Klonopin. I am calm for the first time in a long, long time."


"I am 37 and never had acne until 7 months ago. Pimples on my jawline and forehead with acne scars started to wear  on my self esteem. I've been using epiduo for 5 days and can already see an improvement. I purchased a mild facial wash, toner and moisturizer with spf 20 from Clinique to use while I'm in treatment. No irritation or flaking or burning, just clearer skin and the scars are starting to fade already. I use my normal skin regimen in the am and the epiduo at night. I love this product."


"This is the third day and that's why I only rated it an 8.  I was hypomanic with extreme swings and I've calmed down so much already."


"I'm a 25 year old woman and I took Yasmin, back home (I'm from Mexico), for six years and it was amazing. I recently got married and moved to the U.S. and switched to Aubra (given to me by Planned Parenthood). I've been on Aubra for four months now and I absolutely hate it. I broke out like crazy, my mood swings are just incredible, PMS is horrible, my sex drive is gone and natural lubrication is a problem for me now. I never had any of this problems before and there's no way I'm sticking to Aubra. Yes, it keeps me from getting pregnant, but the side effects are not worth it. I just got three boxes of Yasmin and I'm waiting to finish my current Aubra box to switch back to Yasmin."


"I was on the Depo for over 9 months. Its a very great birth control because you only need to get it every three months. The only thing I hated was gaining weight. I was 120 pounds when i started. I now weigh 145 and I cant seem to control the weight. I never struggled with my weight. That is why Im getting off of it and I'm switching to Para-guard IUD next week. It was a great birth control to use, and if it wasnt for the weight I gained i would have continued it. Beware of the weight you will gain with Depo!"


"I have been taking Keppra for 4 years. When I keep up with 2000mg dose daily I rarely have seizures anymore. When I go off the medicines they come back. I would have to say it does the trick with minimal side effects."


"I only took 1 pill 50 mg Sat. night for back pain and I have eaten 4 crackers and 1/4 c of chicken broth and it's Monday. I don't know whenever I have been so sick at my stomach but I will never ever take this pill again. Ever!"


"I have been on Depakote ER 1000mg for 2 months and it has almost solved my migraine problem.  I still get a few slight nagging headaches, which are easy to treat with ibuprofen. The side effects of stomach upset and fatigue seem to be improving.  I think I notice some weight gain, maybe too early to tell.  So far so good.  I'm happy with this medication. My migraines were threating my ability to earn a living and many days were spent in bed. Things are looking up."


"I have had trouble with upper respiratory tract infections since I was a child. This is the best cough medicine I have ever taken. I have been given them all and the best by far!"


"worked better than Dilaudid when my elbow went septic and I almost lost my arm...made the pain less so I wasn't feeling like death..."


"I had a breakout of shingles on my abdomen.  Took this medicine and the pain and itching went away within a couple of days.  I would recommend this to anyone that has Shingles."


"I'm 42 years old and prior to taking Loestrin 24, I had one day of bad cramping with my period which lasted 5 days.  I started this pill after my period and for 15 days I bled and it was the worst cramping in my life.  Besides the weight I added in those 15 days that I had lost in the prior month, I was bloated, couldn't sleep through the night, and had terrible headaches.  "


"I'm 43 years old, I started noticing that I could get hard for a good 30 minutes, but after that ED would make my life miserable.  I wasn't able to ejaculate, so I went to the doctor.  He said I am in perfect health, that I was kind of young for ED, but he's seen younger men with the issue.  He prescribed the 5mg pills (I had a voucher for a free trial of 30 pills).  It is so hard to describe how a man feels when he gets his confidence back.  I was rock hard, and my wife - well, let's just say she loved the test drive!  I don't want to get too sexual, but I've never ejaculated as much as I did - ever.  I feel like I am 18 again, in the prime of my life and I cant wait to be with my wife again!  Very happy."


"Before I started taking Ambien, I would fall asleep for an hour, wake up and maybe not go back to sleep at all. If I did fall asleep, it would only be for a short time. I sleep solidly from 10pm to 6 am and am no longer tired and run down during the day. That is worth everything."


"I was given Levaquin and it all most killed me. The doctor had me on it for 10 days , I thought I was dying the doctor did nothing , my pharmacist talk to me and told me I was having side effects. I stop taking it - it took a week before I thought I was still going to live. Now my muscles ache all the time. My neck hurts can not lay flat on my back.
And other things to. Please do not take it."


"My doctor put me on a dosage of 2 puffs every 4 hours as needed but when I used this amount I developed almost continuous anxiety attacks, insomnia, back and arm pain, wheezing, muscle spasm and jerking in extremities, and pounding in my ears.  I was greatly distressed until I read this article and discovered that all of these symptoms are side effects of the albuterol."


"Absolute miracle drug. I would be doomed without it. Amazing stuff!"


"My 6 yr old son just starting taking the medicine a week ago and has been over the top emotional, a lot of crying over nothing at his daycare during the day.  He started at 10mg which did nothing but makes him cry so he went to 20mg for 3 days which seemed to work for about 2 days.  Today we put him up to 30mg to see how it goes.  I'm worried about the emotional side effects and really hope that it subsides."


"This is my first day on Chantix, I have been smoking for 3 years.  As recommended I bought a fresh pack yesterday because of the whole you should smoke for the 1st week.  I took the first 0.5mg pill last night with supper and had a mild night of dreaming/sweating.  When I woke up this morning I felt no rush to have that first smoke, a feeling I have never experienced in the past few years.  While I just started I still feel none of the mental side effects, as well as no physical ones either.  Remember take the pill with a pretty good chunk of food like a 6" subway or so, and glass of water.

I will keep up to date withe the long term results, Just wanted this because I noticed a lack of starter comments.  Good luck everyone."


"I haven't had a period in years I had my hormones checked and everything came back normal. The Dr wanted me to try provera challenge. I'm on my 4th pill. I haven't had any side effects  I don't feel its going to work.   I dont have PMS. I don't have sore Breasts I don't have any cramps. I did take it at bedtime in case I feel drowsey and non of that has happened.  If I don't bleed when I finish these pills then I either have hypothalmus or i went into ovarian failure :'-("


"Went to see the doctor 3 months ago. I wasn't sure what was wrong with me. First visit I told the doc my symptoms.(fatigue, tense muscles, shortness of breath, light headed) The doctor said it might be allergies. He gave me hydroxyzine 25MG. I started with with one dose every 4 hours. They seem to help me breath easier and relax me. "


"Started Adipex 2 weeks ago. Lost 20 lbs so far! I even skip the pill 1 to 2 times a week. The energy loss is aweful those days though."


"I am 5'2 started at 187. Have been on it for 3 days, down 4 lbs! The only side affects are blurry vision & no appetite! Since I am a foodaholic, I still find myself thinking about food but I ask myself "am I really hungry or do I just want to eat"? the answer is usually that I just want to eat. I am using this time to make healthier choices and lifestyle changes so when I get off I will have less of a chance of gaining the weight back. I will keep you updated."


"Only been 3 months on the Lo but I've definitely seen some changes. Yes it has allowed me to be more regular in my cycle and my cramps are lessened+flow is lighter, which is what I originally had asked for from my first bc and what I received and why I gave a 6/10. However, the side effects are so rough :/ I'm already an emotional trainwreck of a teenager with psychotic depression bpd and avpd and this bc seems to put all my emotions in a bottle of soda and shake until I break down. In addition, I've had a a much larger appetite since starting and have gained 20 pounds since I began taking it, and I've had a lot more migraines and dizzy spells (I'm a mess). Overall, I don't really like, and will most likely switch to a new bc asap"


"I've had 3 yeast infections in my life. The first time I treated my infection with the Monistat 7 and experienced the same awful side effects most of you ladies are experiencing. Non stop burning and irritation you name it I had it too! Second time around I went with the pill prescribed by my doctor. This time around I went with Monistat 1 day oval applicator and felt little to no discomfort and the infection was completely gone in 3 days with minor mess on the panties. My best advice is that from experience all Monistat medication takes getting used to. If this is your first time around definitely expect much of what is happening to the rest of the ladies here to happen to you."


"Long history of medication resistant recurrent major depression.  Tried Deplin 15 mg daily for 6 months.  No improvement at all seen with Deplin.  Total waste of money for me."


"While I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen, I was hospitalized. I came very close to needing a blood transfusion. Halfway through a pack, I started to bleed heavily. I went to the ER and had ultrasounds done to be sure I wasn't having a miscarriage or cyst rupture. It was explained to me that the added hormones were not balancing well, which was causing one to crash and cause heavy bleeding. I was immediately taken off of birth control. I won't ever try it again. It was a very scary experience."


"I started taking it on Wednesday and my energy was up and appetite was down but today is Sunday and my energy is down and my appetite it up...I've also stopped licking my lips so no more dry mouth. that's only day 4. What happened??????"


"I used to suffer from panic attacks frequently that made me feel like I was constantly about to faint or have a heart attack. It was so bad at one point I couldn't leave the house. I was extremely worried about taking this (probably as a result of GAD I was diagnosed with) but I've been on lexapro since November last year and haven't had a panic attack since! It was hard getting used to lexapro at first and I experienced visual hallucinations upon waking up, but a small dose of valium helped take the edge off. Now anxiety isn't interfering with my daily life and I barely think about it. I'm now learning meditation, CBT and looking after my physical health so I can wean off the drug later in the year when I'm mentally ready for it"


"I broke out with major cystic acne in my early 30s. I used Epiduo and it took a while to work but I am acne free today. If I get a cyst I apply Epiduo to it and no matter what I don't touch it. It's gone in 2-3days. Also, I pick at my acne so I realized getting acrylic nails prevent me from pick8ng even if I wanted to. If you do pick on one, wash with soap, dry and apply Epiduo. I notice that if I put a thicker layer on that it works better. I love Epiduo. It does cause redness but I'd much rather be red than cystic. Plus, being female, I can use concealer and base to cover the red. I do use Retin-A too."


"I been on phentermine 37.5mg and b12 shot since June 16, 2017 and I'm excited when I got it my weight was 242.8 pounds and today June 20 2017  I'm 235 pounds and I have energy and feel like a new person ... Definitely can't wait to see my final results.... "


"I'm a 18 year old female and I started taking 80mg strattera for ADD and honestly didn't see much to any improvement, I couldn't focus any better than I could before . I became so unmotivated I didn't even want to get out of bed anymore. It calmed me down defiantly and relieved my anxiety 100% but it made me so 'for lack of a better word' depressed. And when I would forget to take it or couldn't get to the pharmacy to refill the prescription for a couple days I would get these massive headaches that hurt so bad I could've cried. Overall I think it just didn't work for me"


"After reading each and every review, I can honestly say that the burning sensation has lessened due to laughing from the reviews because everyone described the exact same horrible side effects just used in so many different phrases that hours have passed and I momentarily forgot how much pain I was in after inserting the 1 day Walmart generic brand of the ovule. Thanks ladies for helping me combat the past 4 hours as my husband snores and I'm unable to sleep due to the overwhelming burning sensation. I normally take Diflucan however from past YI experiences, I had the early signs which started on a Friday, Good Friday to be exact and of course could not get an appointment to the GYN! Being a women is definitely over-rated!"


"It's ok, I'm not suicidal anymore because of Latuda. Not too long ago I got off of Pristiq and Lamictal even tried getting off of Vyvanse, everything went downhill from there, so my psych doc decided to put me on Latuda. At first I felt restless at bedtime but now I feel super tired and sluggish, zombie like.  Also emotionless so I don't know if I will keep taking it. I want to feel again. Right now I've not been feeling like myself. So we will see what the doctor says."


"I am a 34 yr old married woman who recently got diagnosed about 4 - 5 months ago through a routine Dr visit and I been on complera almost two months now and when I first started my viral load was 23,000 and I will go back to the Dr on Dec 15 to have my blood work done again to see if the meds are working!! So far only side effects are gas, and extreme hunger lol.... My husband is also Hiv positive and he's taking a different medicine and his is working so far as well!!!! I really need someone to talk to about this so if someone wants to talk - maybe give me some advice let me know because I'm still in shock and have alot of questions"


"Works great. Raised my levels from 14 to 550 (220-880 'normal') which resulted from methadone usage.  Very effective."


"It helped withy my anxiety, which didn't go away but became manageable. I didn't see any improvements with my depression (my main symptoms are anhedonia and fatigue, the last one actually worsened). Getting out of 40mg was ok, just felt a bit anxious in the first days. I took paxil ~ 2 months"


"I'm 33 and just had my first my baby in September. 8 weeks after I had her I had the Mirena inserted. When it was put in, I weighed 162 - I had lost 8 lbs after my daughter's birth. Since then, in the last 5 months since having the Mirena put in, I have not lost a single pound. Not only am I breast feeding, but I'm training for a marathon. I am eating about 1600 - 1800 calories per day (about 500 lower than my normal consumption while training for marathons) and I cannot lose the weight.
Has Merina made me gain weight? No. But it is clearly a factor in not allowing me to lose baby weight. Needless to say, I'm going to have it removed. I believe there are better alternatives to something that keeps me 30lbs over my normal weight."


"Nucynta worked very well for my back and hip pain. Was only on the medication for a month, had to stop the medication because I could not use my hormone patch. Having menopause symptoms was almost as bad as the pain itself. I would recommend discussing menopause medications with your doctor prior to using Nucynta because one month without hormones is horrible on a marriage and customer service work."


"I've used Veltin for about 3-5 months , but i get lazy so I'll say like 2 months . I've gotten complements abouy that it got better since last year , people will rate me a 7 or 8. If i used it more often , like every night I know it would be much more clearer and you can really see the changes about a week or two but you have to be patient."


"Vyvanse is not like any other ADHD med out there. It is better! a lot better! I does not matter how much Vyvanse you take, your body will not let the amphetamine level go any higher than it can process it. This gives you control. Vyvanse is a spark, it lets you chose what to focus on, rather than make you hyper and euphoric like other ADHD meds do. Why it does not work for some people? Because most people fail to use ADHD meds accordingly! No med is a "magic bullet." For those of us who actually have ADHD and have tried absolutely everything (healthy diet, good night sleep, exercise, multivitamins etc.), Vyvanse is the "missing piece to the puzzle!"


"Well started belviq once a day on May 14 2015. My starting weight 187 lbs.  Nine days later weighed at 185 lbs . May not seem like a lot BUT considering  didn't go not once to the gym I think it is pretty good.!!! This coming up week I will try to do some type of exercise.
I find though that the first pills really curbed my appetite.  Now a few pills later it doesn't seem to be as strong as the beginning. Will continue on them for one month and see how it goes.
If I don't see a big amount of weight loss I will ask my Dr to put me on phentermine. Being that phentermine is more affordable. And it would make no sense at all to pay so much $$$$ on a pill that doesn't really cut it for me ..."


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


"I have started this medication again under a Pain Specialist. I am very sensitive to meds so he has started me off on a very low dose of 25mg which I will gradually increase over weeks. The first time I took this was a 75mg dose and I had memory loss in what felt like blocks of time, it scared me so much I only took it twice. e.g. I would make a cup of tea to sit down and find I had already made one lol n I drove to the shopping centre n could not remember that I'd just driven there. Last night was the first time in a year that nerve pain in my arm from frozen shoulder eased significantly also my anxiousness which has been gradually getting worse seems to have eased and I don't feel stressed about my day ahead going out in public."


"I have Bipolar disorder and have ADD (not ADHD) for which I was on Ritalin (methylphenidate).  My doctor switched me to Adderall because my concentration seemed to be waning again, but I don't believe it is working as well. Concentration is about the same, but it seems I am experiencing a lot more anxiety now than I did with the Ritalin."


"Started adipex on 08/03/2015 weighed in at 265 and today is 8/11/2015 and the scale now says 253.6"


"This drug has been a life saver I've managed to keep cycle at bay using 240mg although now have increased to 480mg as had few creeping in. There are side effects but what could be worse than the pain of cluster headaches!! Hugely recommend to sufferers."


"Started having headache and body aches on the night of January 10, I never had experienced such intense body ache before. Had low fever 101F on January 11 but I couldn't get a doctor's appointment till January 12, she did a nose swab and results confirmed influenza A. I started Aleve to alleviate body ache same time as when I started Tamiflu between light breakfast and lunch, noticed diarrhea later that day but thought it was flu related, so I started diarrhea medication. Body aches dissipated through that night and by next morning I could stop Aleve. Flu symptoms cleared since January 14, except for slight dry cough with no chest involvement, and slight allergy-like cold. Tamiflu worked f/me but has side effects of diarrhea and slight nausea."


"I have been on Minastrin for 7 months now. It is the first birth control I have ever been on. My OBGYN recommended I get on the pill due to severe cramping and unpredictable periods. During the first month, my breasts were very tender. I could not even stand to have a bra on. The first three cycles I had a strange brown discharge and the fourth cycle I completely skipped my period. However, since then my period has only been a day long, predictable, and very light. Other than the breast tenderness and weird cycles, the only other symptom I had was constipation. Overall, I found this pill to be wonderful. The only reason I am switching is because I have new insurance that no longer covers it."


"I don't have enough experience to give a proper rating but I have suffered with social anxiety disorder my whole life and was put on these pills 2 years ago, I only took them for 2 months though. They made me have trouble sleeping and they messed up my libido which for me was the worst part but about 4-6 weeks in, I was at college and some people sat at my desk in the common  room (this is something that would usually cause a panic attack) and I didn't even care, absolutely no anxiety but when I stopped taking them it came back so now I'm gonna see if doc will put me back on them"


"Its the greatest. I literally can't live without it. It's the only thing that calms my legs. Period."


"Hi there,

I have been off work for approx 7 weeks due to severe anxiety. I initially started to take Sertraline 50mg however after 4 weeks it made me very low in mood and suicidal hence to swap to Ecitalopram 5mg. I have been taking this for 10 days and already feel a considerable improvement in my overall mood. My anxiety is less and the negative thoughts are manageable. I still worry but things don't seem so bad anymore. I feel like there's hope again. I am pleased so far. Good luck"


"I tried this for two weeks and yet I never got to sleep on it. I had to try it for two weeks because otherwise my doctor wouldn't give me anything else. "


"bad medicine. I was prescribed this along w a z pak for my flu and bronchitis combo. The last 24 hours have been hell with extreme stomach stabbing pains. Z paks are god's gift so I know it's not them, after reading online others having this nightmare w Tamiflu, I finally understand why and I've stopped taking it. Sure would've been nice to get a warning from the pharmacist or doctor. My stomach seriously feels like it's ruined from this. Feels like someone is stabbing me in the stomach every 20 seconds like clockwork. Thanks, bad medication!"


"Drysol has been a life saver for me! I was always afraid to ask my doctor about my sweating, but after I did and she prescribed me this, I've not been sweating like before. This has been going on for about 15 years and I am just now getting relief. It started working after my first application, but I still use it maybe once every week or 2 weeks. I can now wear colored shirts instead of only black/white/see through shirts that don't show sweat stains. I highly recommend this product to anyone suffering with any kind of sweating."


"Waste of money

No relief at all"


"I have been on this medication for about 4 months. I have 3 broken areas in my lumbar spine, as well as 5 herniated discs. It works okay for me. "


"This birth control worked for me exactly as it should. I got my period every twenty eight days and everything is good if you remember to take your pill. However, I gained about 30 lbs over a course of 6 months. In regards to my sex life, it's messed up that, too. Sex drive has been greatly decreased as well as experiencing dryness. My breasts have also at least doubled."


"Worst decision ever!! Got depo shot after 6wks postpartum thinking it was the most convenient birth control method. Oh, so wrong. Got it 4-17-15, started bleeding 5-1-15, a month after I am still bleeding.  Limited sex due to period bleeding, it's not pretty. Terrible mood swings. Increased cravings for sweets and junk food, dizziness, very tired and sleepy. Well its a horror story. I am not going back for a 2nd shot, no way. I will never get another shot of this medicine that transformed me in to a non stop bleeding witch."


"This pill was fine for the first three months that I was on it, then I started constantly spotting.  I only had 3-4 days a month that I was not spotting while on this med.  I was switched to Lo Loesterin and the spotting has stopped."


"I had this implant fitted in my arm on Friday. Since Monday I start developing a very nasty rash on some parts of my body, I had my eyes that swollen I couldn't even open my eyes. Doctors prescribed me steroids and everything but can't seem do to anything. It's Friday night now I am itching like mad and having horrible cramps!! My lip got so swollen I couldn't even speak yesterday! Lost my food appetite and I am absolutely out of words how much stress it caused me! I never in my entired life suffered with eczema or hayfever and never had any allergic reaction to anything! Wanted removed asap!!"


"Great drug for severe pain, it gave me back the ability to function again. I had only 1 side effect, constipation, which was easily taken care of. A few words of caution...take as directed. Withdrawal is sheer agony and can come on quickly, happens to me with 1 missed dose in about 6 hours or so."


"Smoked a pack a day for 20 years, moved to Zyban after Champix gave me some seriously dark thoughts! After 4 days of taking the pills, my smokes tasted funny, after 6 days I realised that I was only smoking because of the habit so I just stopped. It's taken away all the anxiety in quitting smoking. I've had a few side effects, but they've actually been ok. My mood is better, I'm going to bed early, sleeping well and waking up early, I feel very focused and motivated too. The only negative side is that it's dried my skin a bit and I get dry-mouth but I'm drinking 2.5l of water per day to fix that. It makes me a bit forgetful too, but that's ok. It's an anti-depressant, so it won't be great for everyone but it worked well for me!"


"I used to sweat a lot before using drysol. I always wore black and was afraid to wear any colors. Even after washing my clothes, the smell of sweat would not go away. I no longer sweat as long as I apply it a couple of times in the month now. Yes it does irritate your skin to the point where you can't sleep at night, but it is worth it to me. I now wear anything I want. I don't have sweaty or smelly armpits. And I noticed that after a while it irritates you less and less. I definitely recommend this product!"


"I started Contrave less than 4/mo ago. I have never provided a review before but feel I should with this drug. I have lost 17/lbs so far and it has been steadily going down. I am a counselor so as a result of my job I emotionally eat quite a bit. Contrave keeps my cravings & stress eating from popping up so when I do eat, it is easy to make the healthy choice. I am not jittery because it is not a stimulant. The only negatives have been constipation which I address with a stool softner. I also find that I don't consume as much alcohol which is not actually a downside unless you are trying to get drunk. Most of my office is now on this prescription and most have lost 5lbs per month. It isn't covered by our inurance but should be. Love it!"


"I've been on this for 10'yrs now, obviously it works but at 100 mg dose, too much! I've cut back to 50 mg and I'm fine. On 100 mg I had a lot of weight gain, like 30 lbs. I've lost a lot of weight now on 50 mg. I probably should go off of it but doc says if it works can stay on it. I worry no long term studies on this drug, but so far seems okay. My brother told me it can cause brain cells to die of w/long term use, he read it in L.E.F. magazine. Don't know if true, but helps my depression & anxiety so much that its worth staying on. Be happy and healthy, find what works for you. Good luck! "


"This is my 4th day on Lexapro and I already feel ten times better then I did this past weekend. I suffer from anger, depression and anxiety and due to this it cost me a 9 year relationship with my partner. I could not bare the fact we broke up because of my personal issues which put me more deeper in depression/anxiety. I could not eat, sleep or go to work without crying or feel like I just wanted to disappear. I don't know what I would do if I was not on Lexapro. I'm finally starting to feel like myself again and see positive aspects of life instead of all the negatives. I love Lexapro and hope after 2 weeks when it's completely in my system things only get better. I would recommend Lexapro to anyone suffering from these conditions."


"I do not feel any side effects. I only use it when needed, when I do, it works pretty quickly, my shaking and twitching disappear in a matter of seconds."


"I've been on this pill for about 3 months now and I am really considering changing it. I have a really weird period side effect where it changes the color of my period & it makes it come early or late & it always makes me scared that I'm pregnant. Plus I can never loose weight being on this pill. Lastly, the pill makes me very moody as well. I am going to talk to my doctor about it at the end of the month."


"Most recent diagnosis is bipolar 1.  I've been better since starting trileptal about 6 months ago.  Doc suggested added Vraylar.  Big mistake as one 1.5 ml dose made me hyperglycemic, jittery, sweaty, nauseous.  I fell when my muscles sort of locked up and was physically unable to speak or move for several minutes.  Helpless, awful feeling.  I ain't taking a second dose of this stuff."


"This drug is awesome. I have been suffering from anxiety attacks for about 2 years now. They come out of no-where, even when I'm calm. I take the lowest dose of Xanax which is 0.25mg and I am normal again in 15 minutes and most of the time I usually don't have to take another one for the rest of the day. All of the rest of the drugs out there have horrific side effects and make you feel awful, but not this one I only take it when I need it."


"I've been using this product for about two years and it produces miracles, I used it and right away everything cleared up, about a year after using this product I went away for two weeks and kinda got off it, I had a huge breakout and in my opinion, a disgusting one, I went back to product and after week, started crying after seeing the results, this is magnificent."


"Diagnosed having this Chlamydia. The doctor gave me a box of Doxycycline, which i took for two weeks (2 small tablets daily). Since I had protected sex during the treatment period and after doing some research, I wanted to make sure I do not have the thing when I go for a re-test so i thought of Azithromycin. An hour before i take the meds, i stumbled upon this site and almost backed out coz of the crazy experiences. However, when in doubt, I'm kinda all out so i took them, even had after midnight snack, did not feel anything bad and slept. Was a bit hard to sleep though. Perhaps it is my mind anticipating for the stomach cramps or diarrhea?"


"Awesome. I would recommend you try it, has helped 100%."


"When I start to pace around the room, swimming in my non-stop traffic of thoughts I know I need to take my Xanax, it calms me and I even stopped smoking out of anxiety."


"Made my pain worse"


"First birth control pill. Got lil acne before I was on it and get a lil still. Plan on changing to a different bc tho because it makes me extremely emotional and depressed. I messed up and forgot to take it for 3 days and my period was effected but once I got back on track and when I stayed on track my periods were regular. Seemed to loose weight but I still don't know if that's because of the birth control"


"Thank goodness for Mucinex D!  One week ago, I woke up with severe nasal congestion and difficulty breathing which made getting any decent sleep impossible... I tried the other medications with minimal relief, so I decided to take a 600mg prescribed dose of Mucinex D (one pill) and was extremely pleased with how quickly it worked...  I drank 16oz of water then fell asleep with the ability to breathe easier...  Because my nasal problems have been recurring as soon as the medication wears off, I have resorted to taking a pill to get me through the day and again at night ever since...  The taste is unpleasant, but not enough to avoid taking it, because so far, it is the only medication that provides optimum relief with clear nasal passages!"


"One month on the medicine.  Started with 10mg morning and evening of Glipizide in conjunction.  One week on the medicine and dropped the Glipizide.  Numbers stay in the 70-100 range.  This has changed my life.  Not sure about the weight loss aspect as I was already on a diet regimen that has led to 40lb weight loss."


"My sleep problem is describe as: ease of falling asleep; extreme-difficulty staying asleep for more than three hours; however, mostly-pleasant dream occurences. I take Ambien occasionally in attempt to fully replenish my body's energy-level. To not become dependent, on occassion I will try Rozerem. The problem then becomes, each time I take Rozerem, it causes me to sleep very lightly with what some may consider "intense-Viagra Effect". It is only after I take some measure to resolve this effect that I then am able to obtain a deep sleep for about five hours; but this deep sleep is always accompanied by what I consider extremely unusual or unpleasant dreams."


"Lorazepam is a good medication in low doses for anxiety. Personally, if I took more than 1mg, I experienced dizziness, double vision, the exact side effects I have with Ambien, which I use for a completely different reason. However, it does calm you down. If I had to be specific, it slows down your thoughts. It doesn't get rid of them and put you in some euphoric state, but it helps significantly. Unfortunately this calmness for me came with side effects I'd expect from a sedative, even at low doses."


"Aleve has been a miracle drug for me. I’m not one to write reviews on anything but I can tell you from my experience today that I was in so much pain from menstrual cramps that I was crying. I took two extra strength Tylenol and it took two hours to work and when it did work I still felt a lot of pain but still not as much as before. Then, I took two Aleve and it completely knocked it out."


"This is the first Inhaler I have used that seems to actually help me. I can walk further and do more activities longer before feeling out of breath. I have only been using it one week, but so far I've had no side effects and all good results."


"I kept this cough syrup even though it was five years old. Took it to stop an uncontrollable cough and boy did it work!  I was able to sleep soundly, better than ever. Woke up and did not feel like moving much. I would not take this if I had to go to work in the day. I only took one teaspoon and have done it for two nights."


"This is TERRIBLE. Do not try this! Make your doctor see you for a Rx. Awful mistake"


"I started taking Lexapro nearly two years ago after struggling with generalised and social anxiety for years. I have been taking 5mg consistently. Side effects were noticeable for the first week or so but now I get none at all. No sexual side effects whatsoever. In the time I've been taking it I've relocated to a new job and had a promotion, motivation through the roof. The negative thought patterns have disappeared."


"I would recommend this to anyone. I was put on Plaquenil  in April of 2012 for Lupus symptoms, constant pain( mostly in my legs) extreme fatigue and overall ill feeling. Within 2 months of taking Plaquenil the pain and fatigue had subsided, not completely but has greatly improved over the last year and half &  my health and immune system has also improved and I went from being sick ALL the time to very rarely sick.  It has been a Godsend for me. I wouldn't advise taking the medicine on an empty stomach it will make you sick & nauseous all day long."


"I have been on and off different SSRI's and none of them have helped e.g. slept my life away, foggy mind, couldn't concentrate, no feelings, constant ringing in my ears, low libido. I started on Wellbutrin XL 150mg for 1 month and my doc upped my dose to 300mg. My experience has been super wonderful, from sleeping too much I am now going to bed later at night and getting up earlier & feel refreshed. I cry when I need to which to me is a good release. I am always busy. I have redone my whole home & garden, I go out more (use to be a total recluse). I sit & have my coffee out on the patio & watch the bird life and find so much joy in every day life. I have found an inner peace with Wellbutrin XL that I have never felt before. Big thumbs up :)"


"My son, who is 13, was dx with Bipolar almost 3 years ago and has been on every anti-psychotic drug. His pdoc started him on Rexulti 1 month ago and I have yet to see any improvement. His Dr started him at 2mg for the first 2 weeks and was just increased to 4mg last week. He is also on a low dose of Lamictal, Amantadine and Trazodone. The only side effect I have seen is an increase of his appetite.
But as for his behavior, nothing. I don't know if this medication works quickly or does it take time.
Either way, since nothing has changed behaviorally,  the next and last drug he will be prescribed is Clozaril. I know that drug very well, because my 16 year old has been on it since he was 13."


"I've been on a Sovaldi, Interferon, and Ribiviran treatment for 5 weeks. My doctor says my viral load is ZERO! I still need to take it for 7 more weeks but I am EXTREMLY happy! Yes, I am wiped out, I can't work, but the reward is HUGE!"


"I had been taking Xanax and Lexapro for generalized anxiety disorder. The Xanax, at 0.25 mg, made me a zombie. Atarax at 50 mg 3 times a day works very well for me and I am able to function at work as well. The sedative effects wore off after a few days."


"I started this drug for Discoid lupus.  It made me insane.  I would fly into rages at small things, later I would melt on the floor in tears.  Scared my daughters - 18 and 21.  I quit taking this drug after 3 weeks."


"I have been taking Saphris for about a month now. I started at 5mg at night and now up to 10mg. Helps me fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. First few days I had rough mornings but none since. The taste is awful. I use the black cherry but maybe I will try the sweet tart trick I have learned about. I also take 60mg Celexa and 0.5mg of Klonopin (twice a day for this one) every day. I am bipolar and have depression and since being on Saphris everyone has noticed a big change in my moods. Racing thoughts are a hell of a lot better too! Side effects: constipation, very gassy, bloated stomach, loss of taste, and sore and numb tongue. Hopefully my body will adjust but if not I think the pros out way the cons."


"I have had three injections for my Low red blood cell production by bone marrow. I feel more energetic after the injection and for several days after. By the third, fourth, or fifth day I feel as tired as before the beginning of treatment. Each week the energy seems to last longer. I felt faint on the fifth day after the third injection. I recovered in about an hour and a half."


"I have only been on the shot for 4 weeks. few side effects,  Slight mood change, and tingling/ numbness in fingers and feet. Doctor said it was normal, give it a try."


"I had mild acne and I started using Epiduo in August , In the first two weeks my acne increased slightly  but at the end of the first month my acne started to improve . At the end of the second month my acne became way worse form where I started i now have very noticeable scars for the first time ."


"I have run the gamet of drugs for migraines also. This is the final med that we haven't tried. Finally, I haven't had a migraine since being on it-only on it for 4 weeks. I am being weaned for Topamax and am still on a host of other meds but Topamax gave me serious side effects. I had daily migraines and have clusters in spring and fall. I feel great for the first times is years. Am afraid what is going to happen when I take my "vacation" from the med in 6 months.

Ginny"


"I suffered from severe insomnia for years, and tried many prescription sleep aids over that period, however none have been as effective for me as triazolam has been. I have gotten my life back, and no longer have trouble falling asleep, it works fast and I have not experienced any side effects."


"I was the first reviewer back in Oct 2014 and did an annual review last year.   I've now been in triumeq for 2 years after 2 years in atripla.  Back in 2014, I had been waiting for trial to be released after reading all the great trial results with minimal side effects.  After 2 years, triumeq remains awesome. I have no side effects and have maintained an undetectable VL for 4 straight years.  HIV has not slowed me down a bit thanks to this great medication (I'm a competitive athlete).  I was worried at first about cardiovascular issues.  I've run countless races, including a iron man distance, while in this drug.  I'm extremely happy with this med."


"I love this medicine.  It works!  I too couldn't get it for awhile because of how expensive it was.  I was actually notified by Blue Cross that if I did a three month trial of having my doctor write a script for the medications of Treximet separate (Imitrex pills and Naproxen pills) and see how those two separate medicines worked for my Migraines then if I still didn't get satisfactory results of these two medicines separately then they would pay for the Treximet pills.  I did the trial for three months and I didn't get the instant results like the Treximet pills, also bad heart burn from the Naproxen.  So I had my doctor report back to Blue Cross after the trial 3 month period that I wasn't getting the results I wanted and they started covering it."


"Mirtazapine is a good medication! My experience with it has been positive! It got me sleeping when I was unable to sleep at all for 3 weeks due to severe to extreme depression! Paxil made my depression worse; mirtazapine reversed my severe depression in 4 days at 15 mg! I wasn't able to sleep more than 1 hour a day for 3 weeks! Also was extremely hopeless and sad! All I could is to sit on the couch unable to leave home! I had no energy! I was scared to take this but I had no choice! It helped within 4 days! The sleep improved slowly on it over a few weeks but my sleep was still fragmented! It does not fix sleep right away! It took about 4 weeks before I could sleep properly! It took me about 2 months to adjust and feel normal on this med"


"Here's the thing iv always had painful very painful cramps. I would know for certain that I would not be able to do anything 1 day out of the month. I was just lay in bed in extreme pain. No meds would help my pain it was the worst thing ever. But then I got nexplanon. And omg I was so happy when I got it my cramps went away I had no pain i felt like the luckiest girl in the world. But then I got my period ... and weeks later I was still on my period.. then months.... then a year. Get my point ? I will be taking this out very soon. It sucks having to buy pads and tampons every day for years.. and being sexual active ? Haha yeah right. This help my cramps but bleeding for 3 years straight. I can't take it anymore"


"Lyrica has helped my pain from fibromyalgia IMMENSELY. It helps better than anything I've tried including narcotic pain medicines. I've had fibromyalgia for 6 years now and Lyrica is by far the best option for fibro pain. I take 200mg twice daily and 100mg once daily. (It really helps me to take 20mg of Flexeril at bedtime too but build a tolerance first). The combination sets me up for a pain-free day. When starting Lyrica, it does cause a feeling of imbalance, weight gain, and water retention but after about a week or two the side effects go away. I am so grateful for Lyrica. It has improved my quality of life exponentially and I don't feel all doped up as the narcotics make me feel. THANK GOD FOR LYRICA!"


"I've been on Levora for about over a year and a half now. I've come to the conclusion that this pills side effects are awful. I get nausea, mood swings, stomach pain in the mornings, gained weight, increased acne. Not for me. However I'm not pregnant!"


"I have a lot going on in my life and so far with the terrible panic attacks that I'm getting, Klonopin seems to work most times. My Doctor just increased my dose to 1mg so we'll see if that helps a little better."


"About a year ago I started having symptoms of RA (seronegative).  I started on prednisone 20mg which helped somewhat but I was having flare ups in the ankles and hands.  Finally got switched to Celebrex because the pain and swelling were not going away. 200mg daily - all I can say is it's been like night and day since I started taking it - less pain, less swelling, better days!"


"I was very hesitant to start birth control, but needed to as my relationship got more serious and I needed to be protected. The first 3 days of taking the 21 day pack Junel, I did experience some nausea (mild, but didn't have an appetite.) It did subside, but now looking back I have realized that slowly, but surely I have become super emotionless/apathetic a bit more month by month. I hit my threshold of not "feeling" this month and am most likely getting an IUD next month. I am a very emotional person, which I love that about myself. On Junel, I am numb and just blah. It's different from depression. Other side effects were very minor, but included my breasts growing half a cup, probably 1-2lbs weight gain in my mid section. Skin Is good."


"This is my second time taking this medication, both times it was prescribed for a alleged spider bite. The first time I took it I stopped before finishing because the side effects were terrible. I experienced headache, dizziness, flu symptoms and flushing. The second time I took it had the same experience so I drank 2 liters of water and symptoms subsided tremendously. This a double antibiotic so it is imperative that you drink  a very large amount of water when taking it otherwise the medication is concentrated in your system and the side affects will be unbearable."


"Good after cardio-version. I was prescribed it and my heart went into atrial fibrilation. Side effects I suffered were stomach pains (like carrying a 10 pin bowling ball in your stomach). Couldn't keep anything down, from light snacks to drinks. Severe fatigue, tiredness, diarrhea, dizzy spells.
After my cardio version for the 3rd time, I feel 100% better, and am still on amiodarone and all the above symptoms have subsided.

The only side effect I have now is: short term memory loss, lack of appetite, get sunburnt very easily."


"I have been taking 200mg time release for 10yrs, before heavy exercise, at times I have to use a different nasid to get relief but overall very effective with swelling"


"I had a terrible experience with Rhofade. I went to a dermatologist because of mild symptoms of rosacea. I used Rhofade for 4 days, and it made symptoms 10 times worse. I looked like I had a bad sunburn and pimples. My skin was also dry and burning.
   I stopped using it and I bought Eucerin Sensitive Skin Redness Relief Soothing Night Cream, and Eucerin Redness Relief Cleanser from Walgreens. They are helping. Now my skin is just a little pink in some spots."