"If you have acne that is likely hormone related (if it's not then this medicine won't help you) and you are taking spironolactone but are getting impatient, DON'T GIVE UP!! I have been taking spironolactone 50 mg/day for about 4 months and finally started seeing results a few weeks ago. It really can help you, just be patient! My life is changed because of this medicine. No more painful, incessant cysts on my chin, no more piling on makeup trying to hide my acne, no more shutting myself in my house because I don't want to see anyone. I did have a BAD initial breakout, but now that I am seeing results, it was so worth it."


"I've been literally suffering from hot flashes & night sweats for months now.  Estroven worked for a minute, but they soon returned, & appeared angry for my trying to get rid of them, lol; they were even more severe. I began taking gabapentin 300mg for something else and noticed the diminishing of the hot flashes. At first, I didn't make the connection. I couldn't wait for the time to take one to have more of the drug in my system. Joking aside, I feel like a renewed person after just 4 days of taking them so yes, I'm a little giddy. :) I did feel a little light-headed after the very first pill, but not since then. I have also experienced no other side effects so I'm just so grateful to feel normal again. Its been awful, especially in public."


"I took Adipex (37.5) from February 2012-April 2012 and in that span of time I went from 300 lbs down to 170 lbs. That is a loss of 130 lbs. I hardly ate  anything but grilled chicken, fruit, and powerade. I walked at least 2 miles everyday. I got Pregnant at the end May 2012 so I had to stop taking it. My baby is now 2 years and 5 months and my weight has gone back up to a very uncomfortable 240 lbs. I still exercise regularly but not as often as I should. I have an appointment in 3 weeks to get adipex again and I am hoping and praying that I have the same results as before. This is a great aid in loosing weight for anybody who struggles with loosing weight by diet alone. Wish me luck...will update in 90 days!!!"


"I have been taking Savella for over a year, it helped with the pain but the side effects kept getting worse for me, not better.  The profuse sweating got worse. It finally became unbearable and I had to stop the medication.  I was changing clothes 2 and 3 times a day, and taking 2 showers a day due to the sweating. Also caused body odor."


"I struggled  with agonizing constipation for decades!  My entire digestive system is slow! Drinking up to a gallon of water a day, exercise, fiber nothing worked unless I took dulcolax and it often came with nausea unbearable cramps ( I even fainted on several occasions). I have a severe back issue and the constipation doubled the pain because of the constant pressure. Finally went to the Dr (GI specialist ) and he prescribed LINZESS .  When I picked up the med. and googled it I figured out it was the same medication for which I  participated in a study back in 2009.  Its a life saver !!!! Going every other day is awesome and I was able to put off my back surgery for at least 6 more mo.  No funky side effects! !"


"I was prescribed 50mg of Seroquel at bedtime to help sleep. It works wonders for that, it didn't help much with my anxiety. I also take 1,000mg of Depakote per day and 20mg of Dexedrine ER for ADHD. The Depakote is no longer effective enough and my doctor is thinking about switching me to Lithium."


"At first I was a bit skeptical. This is my first time using any pill for ADHD. It took at least 2 hours to kick in, but when it did, I worked on 3 assignments non stop for 8 hours and my brain is still clicking. This really helped me!"


"Have used it before and it works great for my heavy menstrual bleeding"


"I am currently on 375mg Lamotrigine, and until recently, on 300mg Vimpat.  My seizures reduced from one/month to one over a three month period, but still had frequent auras. My doctor increased my Vimpat to 400mg and I have not had a seizure in over 6 months and have had maybe only one aura. My seizures have started only in my sleep and it is a relief now to go to bed with out fearing that I will have a seizure.  The only 'bad' side effect is the difficulty coming up with words. It's very irritating and does affect my job to some degree, but the tradeoff is worth it."


"I recommend it to anyone. I have high blood pressure, thyroid problems, diabetes and I take Celexa. Coricidin HBP worked for me. I was so sick coughing and vomiting. After 3 days of taking this I felt a big difference."


"When I got bv, usually it went away on its own within 2-3 days. When it lasted for months I finally got the metrogel and after the first day, no more smell! Had zero side effects as well. I finally feel normal again!!"


"I started taking the patch because I thought it would be much easier than taking a pill everyday at a certain time and it sure is. Personally I do not experience many side effects at all. When I'm on my period week I do experience more headaches but I take use the patches for 3 months straight so I only have a period every 3 months. I have recently had some issues with them staying on, I always applied them to my behind but now I've started putting them on my arm. I would recommend them, I think they are much more convenient than a lot of other forms of birth control."


"Ok not enough room on this review to put up my full history.  So will be brief.  :)  So far, tried Asacol and Humira and both did nothing for me.  Now I am on Lialda twice a day, 1.2GM tablets.   And these are working great.  No cramps and limiting me now to about 2 - 3 bowel movements a day.   And no bloody stools unlike my past.  (10 years diagnosis).  I have also changed my diet to a Mediterranean diet with little to no red meat.  Mainly chicken and fish for my sources of protein. No deep fried foods. And has worked out great.  Also for veggies/greens etc, skip out on any gas producing vegs (broccoli and onions for example). And taking vitamins/iron supplements daily to keep those well maintained."


"Percocet seemed to be the only pill that would help me while I was dealing with the pain from 2 herniated discs in my back (pre- surgery.) Although it couldn't take even close to all the pain away, it did help significantly. I was taking 10mg/ 4 times a day, and I was still in significant pain, but it worked better than advil, hydrocodone, and dilauded. Now post- surgery, I only take it for breakthrough pain."


"Works for me. Blood pressure went from 170/90 to 135/76 in just a couple of days. No noticeable side effects at all."


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"The first 2-3 months were amazing, some spotting but it took my period from 7 days to 4 days, less cramping, not so heavy. there was menstrual cramping but not like before. When I missed my first pill I figured "meh maybe 2 days of spotting" Boy was I wrong, my period has lasted a week and half with cramping and somewhat of heavy flow (very annoying) then again (my fault) I missed another pill, and now I've had my period for a month (& counting) Not my cup of tea. When I didn't have insurance I was paying almost $100 out of pocket, and now that I do I don't think I want to take it anymore.
Everybody is different, I'm just a forgetful person & is the reason for my month long period."


"My 8 year old daughter has been diagnosed with precocious puberty.  While being proactive about the whole issue of stunted growth and and early menses etc., We (my husband and I) were in the process of setting up an appointment to have her initial injection of the drug, lupron depot-PED and guess what?...she started her first menstrual cycle.  We still went ahead with the treatment as planned.  We are three treatments into the whole plan and things are going well but there is a side effect that has lingered hot flushes that are still waking her up during the night."


"I was diagnosed with chronic depression and put on 30 mg.  I used to cry at least once each day.  I have been on Cymbalta for the last 25 days and I have not even cried once.  For me it only caused nausea and I lost about 3kgs, which for me was not a side effect but a motivation to use the medicine."


"I have been on Aciphex for about 12 years. It is the only thing that works for my GERD. "


"I've had my Mirena placed back in January of 2011 after I had my son. My insertion wasn't bad, but it wasn't terrible either. I didn't have any ill side effects like so many experiences on here. I had normal cycles up until 2013 when my cycle stopped. The only thing I didn't like was it was uncomfortable intimately. It literally left me bent over after intercourse with spotting. I'm scheduled to have mine removed Jan 20 2016. It's been a great form of bc for me outside of intercourse. I'm not planning on getting another one placed unless I decide I've had enough of the shot."


"I have had the Mirena put in me twice just because it's only for 5 years after the second one I only had it in for 2yrs but because I wanted to have my 3rd baby @ first I did bleed for 3 months on & off also had cramps but after that it went all good never had any side effects at all plus I didn't get periods now my baby is 5 months & on July 14,2017 I got the Liletta hopefully I don't have issues the process wasn't that bad at all nor did I get cramps I stop bleeding the next day so let's see what happens crossing my fingers"


"I've been taking sertraline for about 2 years, it's very good, but at times is does seem as if I need a higher dose but this soon goes, maybe a bad day.
For all new users stay with it, it does take time for it to work but it does after a few weeks or so."


"I am a 42 year old male who suffered from drug abuse, severe depression and social anxiety disorder. While seeking help for crystal meth addiction my psychiatrist prescribed Lexapro (10mg then 20mg). It took over 5 months of daily use before I started to feel better but now I can say that Lexapro has really changed my life for the better. I have been crystal meth free for two years now and actually enjoy being alive. I also interact with people much more and look forward to the future. Minor side effects included bruising (when taken with aspirin), trouble sleeping, increased sweating and hyper-activity, all of which disappeared after lowering my dose from 20 to 10mg. This medicine has been a life saver."


"I started geodon with celexa nine years ago.  It worked amazing for the first couple of years. But then I started getting physical side effects.  I began to have tics on my face and I gained a total of 60 pounds on this med.  My vision became poor and I needed glasses. I became numb to my feelings.  I started to wake up at night half asleep, eating and doing really weird things.  I tapered off over a few months because stopping cold turkey causes me extreme mental withdrawal.  I was off it a year and couldn't handle the depression, anxiety and mood swings anymore.  I recently went back on a week ago and already my vision is blurry, I'm sleep walking and gained two pounds. I does wonders for me mentally but I can't handle the side effects."


"I have only been taking Paxil for 9 days now. I really can't tell much difference except I feel a little better. I have read what others have said and it seems promising so I'll keep taking it so maybe soon I can function. My anxiety has pretty much taken over and I don't leave the house without another person to drive in case, it's terrible. With any luck soon that will no longer be an issue. I'll come back in a week or 2 and let you know."


"I've been on Lamictal for almost two years now, along with Lithium. I like Lamictal a lot. I have to get off Lithium because it's raising my blood pressure and causing weight gain. Lamictal doesn't cause any side effects that are dangerous, I think I have memory problems and concentration issues but nothing too bad. I'm a full time second year college student with a 3.8 GPA so if anything this medicine is helping me do well in school. For anyone who had a bad reaction I feel bad for you because when this drug works it's doing the business. For sure, good luck new users. Try never to increase your dosage too high; remember the higher it is the harder to get off. "


"I have just started started on Lyrica 75 mg. Taking it once in the night. It seems to be working. My pain is down a bit and am able to do a lot more work than before. Also don't get as tired as before. Just got back from visiting turkey and the week I spent there was hectic. Lots and lots of walking. Don't think I would have been able to do it without this medication. I have fibromyalgia since the last 2 and half years and had shyed away from this medication because of the side effects. However I was in so much pain a month ago that I finally decided to give it a try. I don't regret it and am hoping that the effect of the medicine will last. And I'll have a normal life again. "


"On it for a month and I'm having bad side effects. Extreme restless arms and legs, enough that I can't sleep in the same bed as my husband. Slight headache, nausea, extreme fatigue...can't function and my pain is ok, as long as I don't do any gardening or heavy house work. Right now I can barely make dinner,. I'm so very tired all the time.
I had to go on this med because we just retired and my medicare drug insurance will not pay for what worked so well  before...then there was a quality of life...now I'm not doing so well."


"I have been on this for 5 days, sort of working, still have the headache though.  I haven't really had any side affects yet.  But I was given a 21 day dosage for (2) 300mg capsules.  I have had 4 sinus infections since January.  Hope it helps get rid of the headache.  It has helped with the drainage and coughing though."


"I smoked for 38 years, 1-2 packs a day. I started in April 1972, while in basic training.  I took .5mg of Chantix for 2 weeks while smoking and in November 2010, at 930pm while driving to work, I  had my last cigarette. I began the 1mg regimen the next morning. My mother died in May of 2011, and I stayed smoke free. I divested the family of mom's house, belongings and accounts, and stayed smoke free. I credit Chantix! I know that I had not asked my PCP to write the script for Chantix, I would still be smoking."


"Despite the peeling skin around my eyes, it works great."


"I took this medication for anxiety and stress for only 2 months. I really did not see any improvement and the side effects were pretty bad. Insomnia, nausea, headaches, felt like my nerve endings had little electrical surges, lethargic, night sweats and zero sex drive. "


"I started taking this medication 3 days ago at 10mg for mild depression and anxiety. I feel it works very well. I see the sexual side effects but I am hopeful they will go away. Other side effects went away after my 4th day (today). So far so good. I feel the black cloud lifting from head. I hope it continues."


"I was just diagnosed Nov. 2014. Started on Copaxone 40 mg just a couple of weeks later. I have had all of the typical site reactions with every injection. The worst has been the itching. That of which I have been unable to control with ANYTHING until this last injection. I researched and have used every over the counter remedy. Started looking at the natural remedies for itching. Could not bare to invest any more money. Came across the use of oatmeal for itching (forgot all about that). I had steal cut oats on hand. Ground them into a flour-like texture. Put the ground oatmeal in a cheap knee high stocking, dipped it in hot water, allowed the concoction to drain so that it was not messy but still wet. Apply. AMAZING RELIEF."


"I receive Toradol in the ER for migraines when nothing else gets them under control. It is the absolute best treatment when needed."


"750 mg dosage for five days apparently cleared pneumonia, but now, six weeks later, I still feel some side effects of pain and swelling in ankles and feet that immobilized me immediately after taking.  Additional side effects included internal bleeding in ankle area, black toes, areas of skin on lower leg showing bruise like areas.  Difficulty walking due to stiff and painful joints in feet and ankles."


"I take 200mg a day and find that it helps great with my anxiety. I've taken benzodiazepines and they weren't as helpful. This really is a great medicine."


"I'm currently 22 and I've had my IUD for close to four years (March) I love it. I do have to warn though. It does cause heavier periods for the first few months. Mine went from three days to about a week long. There will be cramping. It is painful some days. But I've never had cramps to begins with. So this was new. If you can get through the first 4-6 months of this, it is the best form of birth control. I always recommend it to my lady friends."


"I have always suffered from anxiety and obsessive thoughts,but with in the last year it took a turn for the worse. I had a job loss and couldn't sleep for almost two weeks and in turn starting getting panic attacks. Then intrusive thoughts, I truly thought I was losing my mind. I was scared all the time and hopeless. I went to a therapist and this did help, I also got out on effexor 70 mg daily. I never thought I was going to get better. I started paxil three weeks ago, 20 mg. It has truly changed my life. I feel like me again. I'm writing this in hopes that someone who reads this that feels hopeless and scared doesn't give up.  There is help, hang in there. If I could do it, so can you."


"I started this medication a year ago. My Dr. started me at 10mg then bumped me up to 20mg about 3 months later. I suffered from depression, lack of motivation for life,  suicidal/death thoughts, anxiety, and angry outbursts that affected my personal and professional life. This medication has greatly improved my life and my relationships. When I first started it there was an adjustment period for about a month but now I feel like I have a positive outlook on life and I can handle everyday stressful situations without wanting to kill everyone. I actually lost weight on this medication because I'm not wanting to binge eat to ease my anxiety and I am more motivated to go to the gym.  Lexapro was a life saver for me."


"Diarrhea , nausea, insomnia, muscle aches, restless leg syndrome"


"I started taking Adipex early February 2009 weighing in at 288lbs, exactly one month later weighed in at 268lbs. Now April 3 I am weighing in at 255lbs, only taking half a pill every other day, sometimes I go a few days without taking it. Started out with 30 day supply, 2 months later still have 7 pills remaining, so it really doesn't take much. I love it, it gave me a boost of energy so with exercise and a healthy diet I have lost 33lbs in 2 months! NO SODAS AT ALL. I do not deprive myself of sweets, if I crave chocolate, I may eat 1 or 2 cookies. It has changed my life completely."


"Was on Otezla for 4 months. Absolutely no improvement, and side effects were dreadful...splitting migraine headaches daily, chronic diarrhea, depression. I would never consider taking this medication again."


"I started taking Suboxone about five months ago. I was in awful shape from doing every pain pill imaginable. I found a great doctor who was so strict to guide me in the right direction. I have never been over 8 mg, I wanted to stay low. The main thing with this medicine is that it can be a miracle for a person who really wants to turn their life around or it can be something to hold you over. I chose to turn my life around. I go to a therapist every other week and meetings four times a week. I love my new life and thanks so much to Suboxone. I won't be on it forever but regardless of how much it cost its a lot cheaper than being in active addiction."


"I have been on it for 2 months & have not gotten my period at all! And no I'm not pregnant! It may be good but I do get the slight panic each month. As of now, I don't think I've had any other side effects. Also, it is very cheap!"


"I had my first shot on June 7th, to help with the severe heavy bleeding of my period. I started bleeding the next day, and have not stopped. Sometimes it is heavier than other days. The reason this is birth control, is because sex is impossible. I will not be getting a second dose. I hope the bleeding will stop soon. I would not recommend this at all."


"Drug is o.k., does it job, only if patient is more than willing to quite smoking!

Pricey!  I think more people would use this product if it was not so expensive.

No side effects that I knew of."


"Users have reported ejaculation problems when using Tamsulosin. A 2007 study suggest that the problem is not retro ejaculation but an ejaculation which Tamsulosin can cause. The study says Alfuzosin does not cause this side effect. I will be switching after I use up my Tamsulosin."


"I didn't realize until i read these reviews why i was itching..but now i know!  thanks.  for the past two months while using this medicine i have definitely been focused on happier things and my day to day life as opposed to thinking constant thoughts of death and being overwhelemed with fear.  no side effects like i had with so many other drugs, and i tried them all.  so i am thankful my dr. recommended this to me.  everyone should try it."


"I am no stranger to yeast infections. My grandmother made me use a suppository egg when I was about 12. Needless to say I was a virgin so that was definitely a no go. That was a bad experience so I've always gotten the off brand suppository creams because they were the cheapest, and they worked great. However, tonight I tried the Monistat brand for the first time. As soon as I inserted it and laid down it burnt like hell all while I'm trying so hard not to scratch  my vagina. I immediately googled my symptoms and here I am writing a review. The pain lasted for about a good hour, but dying laughing at most of these reviews helped me cope with the pain."


"I like this medicine but after reading some reviews I have confirmed some things.  First, I am experiencing insomnia and worsening of my restless legs.  Second the constant sweet cravings and never feeling satisfied after I eat is annoying.  I have had about a 4-5 lbs. Weight gain.  It is like someone takes over and I just eat.  I have no impulse control.  Third, the gas and bloating is awful.  I am fine in the morning but as soon as I start eating I start bloating and developing gas.  I cannot expel it and it makes me so uncomfortable.  It has worked some to level out my depression but I am contemplating weaning off for now."


"My quality of life before my Dermatologist gave me this drug was HORRIBLE! I was teased as a child, skin was so ugly, and I was told that I looked like the exorcist and elephant man combined. I went through 15 years of, supposedly, the best doctors on the East coast until this wonderful man of a Dermatologist introduced me to the Wonder drug! Kenalog has made me extremely happy with the results I've seen!"


"Ours 8 year old son as done so much better with the Intuniv.  He takes 2 mg, at night.  I see posts on the cost, check a Canadian pharmacy.  We only pay $450 for 90 days, brand.  Otherwise, would be $900 here in the states.  You fax your prescription and they mail you 3 month supply.  No  side effects for us."


"Female, 26, SW: 209

Currently on week 3 of Contrave. I've experienced all of the bad side effects (dry mouth, insane nausea, trouble sleeping at night, drowsiness during the day, vomiting, mental fogginess, severe dizziness, some anxiety, and weird dreams). Started to feel better by end of 2nd week, still dizzy but not debilitating. Usually workout 4x/week and can't because of dizziness. Increased to 3/day yesterday and the side effects are almost as bad as 1st week. I have noticed I don't have the cravings I usually do and can say no to food. However, I am still pretty hungry throughout the day. I'm hoping the side effects will go away and this will begin working. Will update when I have weighed in. Don't think I've lost any weight."


"I have been taking this medicine for about a year and a half and it works wonders but I have concerns my body is getting addicted to it. Is this possible??"


"It took years before I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and placed on Synthroid, I started to feel better but many major issues remained. I got more energy back, but never lost weight. My memory got better, but I wasn't clear-headed. I continued to feel major anxiety and had emotional ups and downs. When I found a doctor who suggested I try Armour, within 2 weeks of taking it my life seemed to return. I am a strong supporter of Armour."


"I've been on birth control for a few years now, but I stopped for a month because I was transitioning between doctors. I had unprotected sex and he didn't pull out, and came inside me more than once. I was really nervous, so I took plan b about 24 hours after we had sex. I was nauseous and had cramps for a few days after having taken it, but I was delighted when I got my period (10 days early)! Thank you plan b!!!"


"I had post traumatic stress disorder from childhood physical and emotional abuse. What a life saver this has been! After about three months of ever increasing dosage, I finally began to "come out of my spider hole." I quit drinking. I felt like Alice in Wonderland with her head breaking through the clouds. I also felt like my brain was slowly being rewired, smoothing over rutted neural pathways and creating new, calmer ones. it has been seven years now and I am up to 300 mg a day. Most importantly, I can FORGET the past abuse and feel happier than I have ever felt before."


"It was the best decision ever , depo shot made me fat and I would forget to take pills so this was the best option for me due to the fact that I got on birth control because of my horrible periods and this stopped them all together . . . I haven't had it removed yet"


"It worked well for my depression. I noticed an improvement in mood after a week. It gave me energy. I took 150 mg of the sustained release formula every morning for about one month. I stopped just after I picked up my next month's prescription which I still have. I stopped because I thought it was inducing mania in me and causing anxiety. I'm now not so sure this was the cause. I also quit smoking about two days after I started on this medication and had absolutely no side effects from nicotine withdrawal.

This medication gave me some side effects for the first two weeks. Lack of appetite, bloating, dizziness (especially when smoking cigarettes, this is what prompted me to quit). I also experienced tingling in my hands."


"I learned early in my college career that Adderall allowed me to be more productive during my day without the feeling of full blown crashing.

I do not struggle with paying attention or ADD/ADHD but I did struggle with extreme laziness/fatigue on a regular basis when I reach college age. Prior to that I never had an issue with motivation or sleepy feeling per say but one day it hit me like a brick and was unable to shake it. Which led me to lying to my doctor about having attention issues to obtain a prescription.

It also was some what of a antidepressant at the same time. I have never struggled with depression but I did always seem to see the brighter side of things while on the medication."


"I have been taking Exforge with another medication for about 7 months.  It has worked well for me.  I recently have had some weight gain and swelling in my hands and lower legs."


"Oooweee!!! I have NEVER experienced burning like this in my life!!

 Called my doc today explained my symptoms and she recommended Monistat 7 because 1 and 3 were very strong.  The pain I experienced after the first five minutes of the application was worse than the whole week of irritation I experienced without it.

The directions said that mild irritation may occur after usage  so I tried to wait it out.   It became unbearable!!

 I flushed my girl with water, washed with a glycerin bar of soap and even packed with ice in a wash cloth for about an hour before the burning subsided.

 The itching cream that you apply on the outside seemed to provide relief but the insert application is  agonizing!  Will not continue!!"


"I used this patch for my surgery and I didn't get sick like I normally do after a surgery. I will use it again for sure if I have a procedure or surgery done again. It's so nice to NOT wake up vomiting!"


"Had a weeks sample of Linzess 290 after feeling backed up and having small hard bms for a year. Definitely did the job when taken as directed. Cons would be the "oh no I may poop myself in public" feeling, which happened a few times, and realizing not to take it if you have nothing in your gut from the previous day. My gut actually started feeling normal for the first time ever. Took a week to get a prescription, and my symptoms immediately returned. Restarted the script, which again works nearly immediately. Although this time around, maybe just by chance, I developed my first cold in 13 years, with symptoms start in the day I restarted Linzess . Now I am riding that out. Plan to continue med as long as this cold disappears."


"I have been on contrave for 3 weeks now and have lost 7lbs. I love that the pills controls my appetite but being tired all of the time is out weighing the good of the drug. I am still only taking 2 pills a day but after the last few days I plan on discontinuing all together. I am always sleepy and even to the point of falling asleep when I've had plenty of rest. I have now gotten to the point that I am so tired that it is making me nauseous and this is not worth it. I have no energy to exercise and no energy to do basic everyday tasks."


"Great medication. I was doing tasks again and talking to people again. The only down side is I want something more 24hrs. The instant release tabs had peaks and after the peaks I would have massive anxiety and the same was with the extended release. It's a great medicine but not for me."


"I have been taking the drug for a decade and have found it excellent in relieving and keeping symptoms at bay. I have to take it twice a day as if I am inactive during the afternoon I can have an attack of restless nights in leg syndrome. I have found it helps me keep and active and full life."


"My son used various stimulants for yrs for ADHD and ODD. Now 10, newly diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and still struggling because of impulsiveness & high metabolism, the docs added non-stimulants.  Intuniv dropped his bp way too low. Clonidine IR worked GREAT the 1st 2 days, then okay. Changed to Kapvay for long-acting effects, but we stopped because of awful insomnia for 2 weeks. I rated Clonidine IR as an 8 because when we went back to Clonidine IR, his insomnia stopped and it decreased his impulsiveness.  It just stinks that he has to take it over and over again because it's short acting."


"I Began taking Effexor XR 150 to treat anxiety /Depression. The medication gave very few adverse reactions initially. I did notice benefits until the end of my second month. There was a mistake with supply and I had to go 2 days without. Within 2 days I was in Full on withdrawals. It Began with insomnia, liveable. Then came nausea, muscle cramps, hot \Cold sweats, hives, Swollen tongue, Irritability, Depression, HALLUCINATIONS... Those were the most significant ones. By the second day off my withdrawals were bad."


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"I have had Neulasta shots twice so far, the day after my chemo.  My white count is staying in the normal range, so Neulasta is doing it's job!  I get headaches, fever stays about 100.5 & I just feel crummy for a few days.  My doctor's office recommends Claritin, starting the day of chemo, to avoid the "bone aches" Neulasta frequently causes & I haven't experienced that symptom yet.  I take Tylenol to help the fever, but I also have been experiencing very bad insomnia- not sure if that's the chemo or Neulasta, but when you feel crummy, you WANT to sleep.

NOTE: My doctor's office forgot about the co-pay discount until after my 2nd shot, so I hope I don't have to pay for that "oops"!"


"Awesome. Very easy to tolerate and works great."


"Weighed 431 7/28/15 I've been weighing over 400lbs for the last 3yrs.Went for my annual physical 10/27/15. Weighed 421. Lost a whopping 10lbs in 3.months on my own...Wow!.Dr said we had 2do something either surgery or medication. I chose meds. Overall I'm rather healthy except 4this wt. We chose adipex. I went for my 1st visit 11/12/15 n had lost 10lbs in 2wks. I'm more energetic n have started exercing. Follow me on here. C u in 2wks"


"I'm just simply amazed and I hope this continues to work. I've only taken 2 doses of yaz and I went from constantly struggling with physical and emotional symptoms of pmdd and overall hormonal imbalancement to feeling much more at peace with myself. I feel lite and my body feels calm. I had anxiety, anger, I was hyper sensitive and so negative- I felt it physically. I would physically shake from anger. I could feel my uterus contract and cramp up when I got hurt and was angry. My pmdd had started early just 3 days ago when my breasts just felt so heavy with cysts that were so painful - it hurt to just get out of bed. I could sleep all day. I was cranky and could not stand being touched by my BF. Constipation and lots of gas as well."


"Nexplanon implanted July 7, 2015. Insertion, some weird deep bicep pain in the following weeks but fine. Spotted off and on every week the first couple months, very light. Skipped Sept, bleed for ALL of Oct. Doctor said all still normal adjustments. Acne went crazy, intense patch-like on my cheeks. And lost 1/2 my hair volume. Again, docs said this was normal. Saw dermatologist which helped a lot. Aside from the patches, my skin looked healthier than ever. Jan, I developed 2 abscesses on my face! Then bled for 6 weeks, had it removed the end of Feb. Awful awful awful. Really talk to your doc about your acne history and take notes from your body early if it's just not going well. The docs here in Asia hate Nexplanon and remove it often."


"Significan Arthritis at L4,5, and S1 with no surgical options.  Muscle spasms that will put me on my knees and I'm over six feet tall; long way to fall.

I've been on 10/325 for about five years; that's a long time.  I take ONE a day usually late afternoon.  Typically I get a little drowsy but can work through any residual pain until bed time.  Oh, I've also got two artificial knees thanks to my service in the US Navy.  And this stuff works on the pain from them too.  Yes, artificial knees can still hurt you.

I'd prefer to have the back pain dealt with at it's source rather than it's symptoms, but to date, no one has any idea about how to do that.  Until then, I keep a bottle of pain killers near by."


"I am on Day 6 of this antibiotic. I am not a huge fan of antibiotics but my vertigo and head pressure from the sinus infection was enough to get me on them. For the first 2 days I had no vertigo and head pressure, but now I experience some of it on and off the day. So I use a Neti Pot to clear out sinuses. Two days ago I had Post Nasal Drip where I ended up throwing up mucus in the middle of the night. With my experience, I have noticed a loss of appetite and have lost about 5-6 pounds. If I do not take the capsule with food I will end up with heartburn. I am looking forward to being over with this (4 more days to go) I take a probiotic in between the doses for my digestion."


"I am 43 years old, dropped out of high school, had many bad relationships, many bad decisions, and could never finish 1 thing when I started it, could never be organized, could never remember things when first told, always lost things or misplaced them, tripped over my own feet, and was never good at keeping appointments, I would forget about them. I have been on Adderall for 4 years, had my ups and downs with it, have had to change the dose some, go off of it on my days off, because it got to where it wasn't working as well, and if I medicated myself, I took to much, or not enough. I do notice a BIG difference in the generic, even though they say its the same. Adderall XR has worked wonders for me, and has changed my life."


"I switched to the implant because the Depo wasn't working well with my period. It's only been a week since getting the implant and everything is going good. I was worried about it making me bleed for a prolonged period of time, but I was on the 3rd day of my period and the bleeding stopped 2 days after getting the implant. Hopefully good results will continue!"


"I had unprotected sex with my bf last January 1 and he's pretty sure he didn't come inside me however to make sure we decided to take this drug (Next Choice) after 20hrs of intercourse. I experienced nausea, dizziness and fatigue for more than a week and on the 8th day I bleed not my usual amount of menstruation, it's not heavy, and only on the period of time, during at night there is no bleeding, and it's dark red or blackish, same on the second day, no bleeding during night time also and there's this clots. And on the 3rd day it's brownish and mostly clots. I'm so confused coz I still have 14days left before my period. Moreover I still feel tired until now and there is no more blood, and for some times I still feel nauseated. I'm hoping that I will have my period soon because this things that happening to me is driving me crazy."


"Made me anxious, confused, severe fatigued and unable to focus. Also gave me headache and stomach pain in the first three days."


"It didn't work for me."


"I think they are great. I have anxiety and depression which makes it hard to sleep, these relax me & make me tired, within less than an hour of taking 1 tablet I'm asleep."


"I'm 16 years old, and I've just recently started taking Vyvanse. I just started taking a new pill for my depression. Zoloft, which started helping. But I could notice a HUGE difference with Vyvanse right away. I am much more talkative, been in a better mood, less lazy, and I actually don't mind cleaning my room every now and then. I used to fight with my boyfriend all the time about things, which I now realize should have been no big deal at all. But now, things have changed. I'm excited for school, even because I want to see if Vyvanse will help me bring up my grades and concentrate better, instead of falling asleep in class. Some side effects I've noticed though is not having an appetite, and talking too much."


"I have been on fluoxetine for less than a month and it's going ok. During the first 2 weeks, I felt surprising amazing. I had a new love of life. The week after, I felt suicidal, I felt worse and I just wanted to stay in bed and never leave. I feel constantly nauseous which isn't good. This week, I have felt a little calmer. I feel 'normal'. I hope I stay like this and just level out..."


"I've been on Latuda for several months, recently increased to 60 mg.  At first, I thought it was pretty good, subtle improvements.  Now it's hard to say.  I have intense intrusive thoughts every day, suicidal and I've begun hearing music in the distance (like tinnitus, but music instead of ringing.)  The former two existed to some degree before I started Latuda, the latter is brand new.  Most noted side effect:  EXTREMELY sedating for 2-3 hours abruptly followed by intense restlessness, need to move.  Haven't figured out a good time of day to take it for this reason. Take it in the morning, I'm fighting drowsiness half the day.  Take it in the evening, I'm wide awake until 2 AM.  Also, nausea.  Other medicines I take: Lamictal, Prozac, Cardizem, Ativan."


"Take the pill as soon as you can and don't stress! Trust me stress will only make it worse! I took the pill within 70 hours and I was a wreck ! The pill works . But it does have its side affects !! which can be a pain but it's better than having a baby your not ready for ! ❤"


"Doctor prescribed Crestor 5mg, after I experienced bad muscle pains with two other brands. A few days after taking Crestor, I got very painful muscles. I went off the Crestor for a month (suggested by cardiologist) and took only lecithin gel capsules. After the month was up, had lipogram, and cholesterol was high; Total cholesterol was 260 HDL: 55  LDL 171, Triglycerides 151- All numbers significantly higher than  3 months previously. So contrary to the hype about Lecithin, it did not work. It is clear, I cannot take statins of any kind. Disappointing, as Crestor is said to work well and work quick, but side effects are painful and can be dangerous."


"I recently had a bad cold. I was not aware that some over the counter cold medications can make my HIgh Blood Pressure worse. This medicine worked great and I did not have to worry about my High Blood Pressure."


"I was recently diagnosed with crohns, having painful cramps, bloody stool, and diarrhea. My 2nd day being on Pentasa I ate Taco Bell (which most people with crohns will tell you, almost kills you haha!) I had absolutely no cramps or diarrhea!!! I'm on week 2 taking 500mg 4 times a day and I'm still feeling great! No cramps what so ever! The only symptoms I've noticed was slight chest tightness the first couple of days, slight weight loss, increased appetite, and a little bit of my hair falling out. I started taking folic acid to help with the hair loss."


"I was on Yaz a few years ago until I couldn't afford it anymore. I absolutely loved it. My face was clear, my period was light and it worked magic on my ABSOLUTELY UNBEARABLE cramps. I've been on Beyaz for a month now and I am not really seeing the same things I saw with Yaz just yet. I was really nauseous for the first two weeks, my face is still breaking out (not because of the pill), cramps aren't bad but have not disappeared and my sex drive has decreased. I'm hoping this is just for the first month and things get better down the line."


"Post surgery: I am sensitive to medicine and this one is not too hard on my stomach.  It helps me get comfortable enough to get a good nights sleep.  It will cause hard stool or constipation.  I have been taking one every night at dinner and 2 stool softeners in the morning with breakfast.  Cannot take and work or drive so only useful for nights.  Overall very happy with this."


"OMG this is literally the bomb. I had sex on day 4 of my period, took plan b a couple hours later, period ended, then began spotting for about 4 days. THEN the wait game began.

the accident happened in February, didn't get my period in March. I only had minor cramps, bloating, and every now and then headaches. I was super nervous as you can guess.

now it's April and BAM, just today I started my period. oh happy day oh happy day, it truly is a happy day!!

Don't worry guys, this pill really works. I know it's easier said than done, but it truly does work."


"I have been on this med for 9 yrs after the dearh of my daughter, it changed my life dramatically!! Recently I have lost a brother and my anxiety came back, my doctor has from today increased my dose to 50mg so praying this helps soon? Hope due to my body being used to the 40mg the extra 10mg kicks in fast. It is a mirical tablet!!"


"I wish there was a way to give this a negative number.  I've had IBS for 14 years since having my gall bladder removed. I took the initial dose of this and not two hours later I was doubled over with severe pain right beneath my ribs. When the muscle spasms started, I went to the ER. I was admitted with pancreatitis and liver enzymes 10x normal. I spent 4 days in the hospital until my numbers were back to normal. I could not believe a pill could do this much damage in such a short time. Very Scary!"


"I had an ear infection I went to the ER and the gave me Ciprodex and told me to use it for 7 days but I didn't need to because my infection was gone after 2 days of using Ciprodex..... I will think it works great..."


"I have been on different types of birth control for the past 10 years and I've never had so many problems as I've had with Tri Sprintec. I had my first anxiety attack after day 2 of taking Tri Sprintec and now I'm 5 days in and have such bad abdominal pain and bloating that I can barely walk. I've also experienced fatigue and definitely a difference in my overall mood. I know birth control affects each woman differently but I would definitely."


"I been on Chantix for three weeks and half. I haven't had cirgette or vaporizer 22 days. And no side effects. I really truly recommend Chantix. I was a heavy social smoker."


"I've suffered from severe underarm sweat for years, after I had my first baby it only got worse. I have nothing but black shirts in my closet because I was too embarrassed of my sweat stains to wear any colored tops. My first night using Hypercare, was last night and today not one drop of sweat or any smell from my armpits. I feel like a new woman and can't wait to see it improve even more. I am going shopping soon to get some colored shirts and I can't wait."


"I had Cyber Knife in 2015 & mild BPH before and after.Went over a year taking nothing  but Flo Max never worked for me, but my BPH got bad & started taking 5 mg cialis which  helped.First Urine Culture came back with blood & a UTI. Next 3 were clear Went on Cialis an & Cypro. Then Cialis & Ceturoxime for 7 days and STILL no answers I felt worse then before. I did made the MISTAKE of taking 2 Cialis for 3 days at the end of my  Ceturoxime because I felt so horrible DON"T DO THIS Dr said it was a toxic dose.Now  Ive been waiting for OVER a week on his orders of "Take Nothing & Go to ER if it gets worse" I cant take  anymore ! Going back to my Cialis to see if it can help again. It never did help with libido issues now or before. I have got rid of my Doc"


"Trust and believe that celexa WAS a godsend for me,    50"


"The most important thing about having a UTI, is making sure a urine culture is done. Many don't realize that there are antibiotics that simply just won't work because the bacteria they have, are resistant to the antibiotic prescribed. Just because the antibiotic didn't work for you, doesn't mean it won't work for others. I've been prescribed Cipro and Bactrim for UTIs in the past, but after the ABT course my UTI kept coming back with a vengeance. Macrobid was the only antibiotic that was able to clear my Bladder/UTI infection. I've seen that sometimes it can make you feel worse before you feel better. Urine culture and sensitivity test is key for those suffering from recurrent infections."


"Absolutely hate it. I'm on it right now I had the 3 month sample pack from the doctor. I went back after the first month because I was bleeding non-stop and wanted to get off of it he convinced me to finish the 3 months to see if it got better. IT HASN'T, terrible cramps, bleeding all the time, my face broke out and I have like 0 sex drive."


"I'm 20 with RSD Lyrica was the 1st nerve medicine they attempted to use on me. I had a really bad reaction and after 3 days of taking the medicine I had incontinence. Not fun when your just trying to be a normal college student."


"I was so very pleased to have taken this pain reliever following surgery.  It was strong enough to help with the pain yet I had none of the nausea and dizziness that I get with most other pain medicines."


"I've taken this medicine about 7 times.  It works well for the UTI, and prior to taking it this last time I had little side effects.  This last time however was horrible. I couldn't sleep (not even a wink!)  was shaky, felt like I couldn't walk, sore everywhere, headaches from hell... all of these effects started to happen on the 5th day... the 7th day (last day) was the worst and continued for the next week. I like this medicine because it works for the UTI, but I will not take it again.  The side effects are scary."


"When I first went to the doctor I was not interested in the patch, she talked me into it and said if I didn't like it after a few months to come back and we would change it. With the birth control pills I used to take I had to pay $50 a month. Although, with the patch I am paying nothing. FREE! Now to the symptoms. The first 3 month sucked between headaches, nausea, being moody, and tired. The worst symptom was cramps when I was not on my period at random times. It hurt so bad and was very annoying. After 3 month of using the patch the symptoms are gone and I absolutely LOVE THE PATCH. I have been on it for about 6 months and the only downfall is that clothes lint collets around it but it's not a huge deal if you put it where no one can see"


"I've been on Yaz Plus for about a month now. I was worried at first from hearing about the blood clots, however, I find that there was not much to worry about. My first experience was breaking out. A lot. I also found my period to extend much longer, spotting for another 5 days after and I was getting a little worried but after 2 weeks of that, everything got better. My skin cleared up (any other breakouts was mostly from the heat) and it didn't really cause any cramps. I didn't find my sex drive to be any less than it was before and overall, positive experience so far."


"They worked pretty good BUT there is NO GENERIC for this Drug and the Doc says you have to have it ,,, So you have to pay 293.?? For a tiny bottle.  How can that be?"


"I'm a 26 year old female and been taking Straterra for 2 weeks for ADD and I love it. Straterra has been a miracle for me. Before I would start projects and never finish them but now I finish them. I'm actually happy instead of being down on myself and staying frustrated all the time my husband says I smile and laugh a lot more. I am experiencing some of the side effects, dry mouth, chills weight loss and I don't eat near as much but I needed to lose weight and ate to much before taking the drug. I just hope this medicine continues to work for me because so far its awesome."


"I have been on this medication for about 2 weeks now. I had some bad side-effects to the point where I had to stop taking this medication. I rate it a five because I feel like it had the potential to be a good medication - regardless of the side-effects I experienced."


"I was prescribed Pristiq in February 2009. While at first Pristiq seemed like an answer to my prayers in that I felt less anxious and less depressed, this past week I sank back into the deep depression. I'll be seeing a psychiatrist to re-evaluate my medication needs this week. While on Pristiq I've experienced significant fatigue, intense chest pain and sexual dysfunction. "


"Tried all these different medicines and found vyvanse XR worked perfect Until insurance didn’t cover it anymore so I took Concerta and that basically made my heart rate go up to 170 BPM and it was ridiculous so I tried a newer medication evekeo and it’s good but causes a hell of a withdrawal including anger  diarrhea dizziness nausea loss of appetite but for the most part it’s good"


"I've been on nuvaring for about 2 years now and I recommend it to all my friends.  I didn't experience any mood swings or weight gain. But my boobs went up a cup size.   It's super easy to put in and take out and I never forget to take it because it's already there! 3 weeks and then out one week for a period and then repeat. It sometimes falls out from sex but you have 3 hours to put it back in. My boyfriend doesn't feel it at all. You should definitely try it. Nothing but great results for me."


"Ive noticed alot of bad reviews so i figured id share my experience.  i had my first implant placed march 2013 after my second child.. directly after the placement i had a constant period for almost two months. after that i had no period and spotting occured a few times a year. not enough to be bothered with by any means. i  recently just had it removed a few days ago  at the removal i decided to immediately have it replaced. the replacement went in the same incision it was removed from. there was no pain with either the removal or insertion. minor tenderness now a day later.  i just wanted to let you know this birth control is very effective and is worth it."


"I've only been on TriNessa for a month now but so far I'm having mixed results.  I decided to go back on birth control after a 8 year break (my husband had a vasectomy 8 years ago).  I had been looking into NovaSure due to extremely heavy periods but decided to try the cheaper route first.  I used to be on Ortho- Tricyclen before my second son was born with no problems that I recall.  I asked for the same again but was given TriNessa which I assumed would be the same.  Almost as soon as I started, I've been experiencing night sweats, slight weight gain (about 5lbs), and breast soreness.  So far my period is lighter though so I guess it worked for that.  I'll give it another 2 months and see if the negatives go away."


"I have been on Camrese for 2+ years and I am very happy with it- I ask for this specific brand every time I refill and won't accept anything else. For me Camrese has not caused any weight gain whereas other extended cycle brands did cause weight gain, acne, and constant/heavy break through bleeding. I did have to be patient through the first several months for mild spotting to cease being an issue with Camrese. Understand that extending your cycle from the typical 28 days to nearly 90 days does take time for your body to get used to. As I adjusted to Camrese if mid-cycle spotting lasted for more than a day or two I would simply take a week off from the pills and allow myself to have a period before picking back up with the pills again."


"At 27 my ovaries were removed which sent me into abrupt and severe menopause. For 9 years I suffered debilitating hot flashes and not even the hormones seemed to work. Few doctors were comfortable prescribing them anyway, I often had to beg for my medication. About two weeks ago I began taking Prozac,  and noticed almost immediately my flashes were less frequent, less intense, and less in duration. Last night I covered up in bed and waited purposefully for the flash. All I felt was a warming and never even broke a sweat. Usually I get so hot my skin feels like it's being pricked because my capillaries are bursting. The flashes are gone. After a decade of suffering I'm finally free. I wish a doctor would have told me this information before."


"Worked very well for intrusive thoughts OCD for 5 months and then when I missed dosages and tried starting back on it again it stopped working. Other than that I had no problems with Zoloft."


"My doctor started me on Paxil when I was 6 months pregnant. It made me emotionally numb. I kept taking it for about 3 years because the side effects of missing a dose were unbearable. I had to have the dose increased and eventually was on the highest dose and Xanax was added. I gained weight, was always tired, had a decreased sex drive and I couldn't cry when I needed to. I attempted to stop taking it 5 times before I was successful. I had horrible withdrawals for two months... sensitivity to light, nausea, a jolting sensation through my head and arms and uncontrollable crying. It was worth it. I am now taking Zoloft and finally feel normal. I lost the weight I gained while I was on Paxil and I cry when I need to."


"I started taking this when I was 17 years old (now almost 22) and ordinary antibiotics weren't helping my acne problems. Before, I had unpredictable periods (often skipping once every several months for no reason), painful cramps, and a period lasting up to 7 whole days. Now I have a 99% clear face, a regular light-medium period lasting 4-5 days and NO cramps! I am not sexually active (never have been), so I'm not sure how effective it is for me actual birth control-wise, but my sex drive is much lower. I may end up finding a new brand once I get married later this year because of this side effect alone."


"Best. I started taking this and thought oh this isn't going to help me... It was maybe 2 months in and I didn't feel different. After about 4 months taking it I was a completely different person when it came to my anxiety and panic attacks. I completely stopped having them and I was just overall a more stress free person. By far one of my favorites.. I recommend this to anyone that has very bad anxiety and doesn't want to be on something addictive like benzodiazepines."


"Our son was diagnosed with ADD when he was in grade 5-he was started on vyvanse and after a few months and a dose increase developed psychotic episodes.  This experience scared the life out of me so we stopped the drug and revisited pharmaceuticals with our pediatrician.

She suggested Intuniv and we tried it.

Our son has been on the drug now for almost 4 years-he is on the max dose for his age (3 mg) (?) and I honestly can't see if there is a difference.  He has had no visible side effects-nothing like I have been reading about above. If anything he has put on weight (it is not a stimulant).

We are going to try weaning him off in the next few months to see if there is a difference in schoolwork and to see if the med is really working."


"I write this as I'm sitting on the toilet, mustering the strength in between intestinal contractions, wishing that I had never taken 2 pills hours earlier.  The amount of pain and sweat that I had woken up to before I had to run to the bathroom was concerning.  The first wave of contractions made me believe that I was going to have to go to the ER, convincing myself that I was on an episode of 1,000 ways to die and that I had drank a bottle of Draino.  Once the first big move was "done," the intensity of the pain subsided a bit. Maybe I am just getting used to my insides feel like they are being wrung out like a wet towel, who knows. Nausea in high gear. Solids turned to liquid. Still sitting here 40 minutes later. Hoping I can go back to sleep"


"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2007 and have been taking Tramadol and Soma ever since. Using both of these, plus Cymbalta, is the only way I can function through the pain. "


"I started on Micardis 4 months ago, the first month it didn't seem to help, the second month it controlled my high blood pressure perfectly, then the third month I started getting horrible side effects. My left arm would go numb and tingly, I had horrible headaches, insomnia, diarrhea and chest pains. I was exhausted all the time yet I couldn't sleep, had terrible nightmares. The pills work great for controlling my blood pressure but the side effects are awful!"


"A friend of mine suggested Implanon since she had such a great experience. I got mine in July of 2011. I started it while on my period and it lasted for about two weeks with mild bleeding. After that I didn't have a period until about December/January. At that point I was spotting irregularly. Each month since, I've been getting heavier and more painful periods. Sometimes they even come 3 weeks after the last. I've also noticed increased facial/body hair, greasy skin and hair, weight gain, and yeast infections around the time of my period. I've decided that the side effects are too much to handle and I'm planning on getting the Implanon removed."


"Already posted about my side effects from the pill but that was before I got my period so I wanted to share the rest of my experience. Did not get my period until exactly 1 month after taking plan b. Had a terrible headache and nausea all day, which isn't a common PMS thing for me. It was 2 weeks late! I know it's hard but don't stress, it will do weird things to your body. Good luck!!"


"I don't normally do these but I have to share what I went through on the Nuvaring so that maybe it can help someone else understand more about it. I had been taking the Nuva for 2+ years with no complaints. I was/am currently in a monogamous relationship. Very happy. We've been together for many years now but we're still quite young. (Early 20s) one thing that was never reliable was our sex life. I desired him and vice versa, but I was just never in the mood. This went on for a couple years and all along I thought it was me. Many fights came out of this. Long story short, I ran out of refills and went a few weeks without and realized the nuva was surpressing my libido. It almost cost me my relationship. Take from that what you will."


"It came out"


"Started medication for IBS three days ago and have had significant improvement. It's amazing, actually was able to go to a restaurant today and not worry re having to rush to bathroom there or dash to one after leaving. Only concern is reading re the limited amount of time it works for. Does anyone know why you can only be retreated twice? Have other users found the time estimates for improvement to be accurate?"


"I have RSD a nerve disorder caused by a broken ankle. This is the only medication that gives me relief from the extreme pain and burning sensation you get with RSD. I'm so happy with the results along with my nerve blocks."


"I was given the 8mg sample.  By the second day the medication began to work.  I could not urinate for most of the day.  It was a very annoying feeling to feel like you have to go and can't.  I stopped taking the medication after the third day when I felt constipated."


"My Dr thought this would be a good idea for me because of my knee condition I had had  for years. I figured I'd give it a go and  big surprise it made it worse a lot worse -  it was like he stirred up a hornets nest after those shots. Now I'm having more trouble with it than ever before with walking pain, sleeping pain, knee resting pain, it's all worse I'm 40 and walk like I'm 80. Physical therapy was a joke considering my condition can't be fixed without replacing the knee. All physical therapy did was get me to shift my weight to one side and now my other knee is giving me problems. I guess the Dr won't be happy until I'm in a wheelchair ."


"I got the insert on June 12, 2015. On July 2, I began my menstrual and I am still on it 7/20/15. While I have not gain weight, got pregnant or had any pain, the constant bleeding makes it impossible to have sex."


"Titrated up to 40mg over two weeks and then tried riding it out for another couple of weeks. Eventually I could not take another day and discontinued the medication. Not only did I not experience relief, but I feel my symptoms worsened while taking Viibryd. I was more irritable, restless, angry, upset, and anxious than I had ever been in my entire life. Also experienced a lot of nausea and headaches"


"I started having panic attacks and anxiety coupled with mild depression.  I have been on Zoloft for 10 years and have always taken 50mg.  It has literally saved my life. I had gotten to the point I could not leave my house and had run out of stores and restaurants on several occassions.  I use to snap at my kids but the medication leveled out my moods and cured my panic attacks and had worked very well for me. I recommend it highly."


"I have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome and to those who actually have to feel the constant pain that we do, knows just how hard it makes our daily life. I have been on neurontin and amytriptiline and have had nerve blocks. I cry after I have a nerve block because I for a short time feel normal. These blocks are dangerous and I have had some complications.  My family physician prescribed Lyrica and I see a huge difference in my pain. I now have hope to live a normal life!"


"I received a second shot of Depo April 2017. I'm writing this post late June 2017. I have been bleeding for 11 weeks!!! I will not be getting it again"


"This was costly but it really helped the coughing and my cold! And helped me sleep!"


"To DESERTFOX I have found that  methadone to be the best pain med. I am no longer foggy from large doses of morphine and 10 times better for my pain. Good luck!"


"I have been battling my weight since I was pregnant with my first son, who just turned 2.  I was 165 when I got pregnant with him, and on the day I went in to have my second son (who is 5 months old today) I weighed 270. I just took my first 25 mg dose of Topamax last night.  I am addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper and can't even stand the taste.  Not hungry either, so I'm hopeful that this medicine will work.  I also take Celexa and Tenuate. I don't know if it's the combination, or just the Topamax, but I am feeling kind of "floaty" today, in a sense.  Maybe this will improve with time."


"I had my IUD placed about 3 months after having my first kid. I thought it was a good idea since I read that it will stop periods. Since I am nursing I hadn't gotten a period until 1 week after I got mirena. My period had lasted over a week now. That part I do not like. I was probably better off without it. Hopefully this goes away soon."


"I've been taken this medication for a year now, at first it works
and my BS went down without exercise. But the problem has I always had a yeast infection and now I'm coughing a lot then I went to my doctor and had an ultrasound on the neck it came out that I had a small lymph node on my neck. That causes me coughing a lot. I`m just wondering if its one of the side effects of this medication taking 25mg. tablets. Any idea´.And one bad side effects of this medication to is back pain."


"I have had the paragard for about 6 months.  Insertion was uncomfortable but not bad.  My first period with the iud was unbearable I cramped severely for 1 day.  And I had heavy bleeding for 3days. 4 normal bleeding days.  Then I spotted till my next period on and off.  My following periods since then have not been bad.  I barely cramp.  But I do have heavier bleeding.  My periods last a week.  I thought  my periods were going to be awful and that I would have bad cramps and bleeding would be really heavy.   Before the iud my periods were 3 days and pretty light.  So maybe that's why my periods w/ Iud aren't as bad?  I also use the period cup instead of tampons cuz they give me cramps.So maybe thats why I can't complain about the iud."


"I've been on claravis 60mg a day (30 mg twice daily) for almost 3 months now. I've seen some great improvement but I really expected to be completely clear by now. However I just read that you're supposed to take this pill with food and I haven't been doing that. Symptoms are horrible. Worst muscle aches I've ever had in my life and my lips are so dry putting on Carmex every 10 seconds still barely helps. I used to have beautiful long shiny hair and now my hair is extremely stringy and brittle and I can only wash it once a week. I always feel sick and dehydrated and no amount of water I drink helps. Also my skin is a really weird texture. Headaches so bad sometimes I can't even see straight. Im trying so hard to stick it out but well see"


"So I've been on penicillin the past few days for dental work and then the dread YI happened. Few years since my last one but I'm going away in 2 days & the LAST thing I need was to be uncomfortable on plane! I remember using the 3 day years ago & couldn't remember anything aside from the YI clearing up. So I bought the 1 day. Man do I wish I would've read this! Within 30 minutes I was on fire.  Annoyed at myself for giggling and being carefree just 30 mere moments before I put that egg in.  I was up & down all night in more discomfort than I began with. But 10 hours later the pain has subsided to the point I function as a normal human. Good Luck Ladies there is a light at the end of this painful tunnel."


"Second week. Had some bad side effects but was determine to continue since I paid$ 90.00 for 30 pills. Unfortunately they have not worked for me. Lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks and still yo-yo from 0 lbs to 2 lbs losing. Get extremely hungry but craving are gone. I eat lots of vegetables not much meat (hate it).   Other than I don't see much negative reviews. Are they even posted. I will keep an eye on my review."


"I previously was using Finacea and a prescription cleanser which kept my rosacea under control.  I went to the dermatologist and she persuaded me to try Soolantra.  I was hesitant because I had previously tried it and it did nothing for me.  Let me tell you, ALWAYS listen to your instincts.  Worst decision ever! My Rosacea flareups previously consisted of small tiny bumps. Now I have about four cystic bumps across my face.  My skin has never been this bad.  I do not recommend this product if you suffer from mild Rosacea.  My skin felt sore and is now constantly red.  However, the small bumps I originally had did minimize but were replaced by the cystic bumps elsewhere. Try only as last resort and be prepared for it to get very bad."


"I've been taking 15 mg mirtazapine for about 6 months. I love it. I am finally sleeping again. Other than not feeling depressed and sleeping, I haven't noticed any side effects."


"Dealing with HG with all my pregnancies this is my 3rd and Diclegis is absolutely life saver. I'm afraid skipping a day to see if it's actually the pill or a good pregnancy. I went from throwing up 40x a day with my last pregnancy to one or none! I hope it'll help with heart burn also then it will be a 10 lol. Now it will make you sleepy and hard to get up the next morning another reason I'm giving it a 8 but I'm now 12 weeks and it's actually not getting me too sleepy any more as my body getting immune to it."


"Previous doctors did nothing to help me resolve attacks.  My new doctor suggested ProCardia, but was worried because my blood pressure was low, and I may feel light-headed as a side effect.  So far, this has not happened and I have not had an attack since.  I wish this was prescribed to me 10 years ago!"


"I've used this for about a year and a half with no interactions with other drugs. It's fairly safe. "


"I got my skyla inserted today. I just wanted to write about the experience of getting it put in because so many people write about the pain of it and also the cramps. if you are worried about the pain- DONT BE. I seriously psyched myself out so much beforehand because of all the reviews of the pain. Yes it does hurt, but the worst of the pain lasted about 3 seconds and the whole process lasted a total of 4 minutes. I was worried because I got mine on Christmas Eve and I had a lot to do that day but I barely had any cramps the whole day. I did take Advil so that may have helped. I have some now and it is about 12:45am. It just feels like I'm getting my period. It is very worth it because I don't have to worry for 3 years now."


"I had C-diff and  vancomycin worked great. I had been sick for over 4 months."


"I suffer from major depression and was a little skeptical when my doctor prescribed as I am not bipolar.  It really works great and I have been on everything.  There have been a few times that I did not refill my prescription right away and if I went without for a week I went into major depressive state.  Within a day of going back on it, the depression subsided a great deal."


"Only thing that works! I have MSK and vertigo and BOTH cause nausea with flare ups and this is my life saver!"


"This is the only one that works for me and it really does work half an hour after taking it.  This is important for me as our trips out in our boat are very spur of the moment.  Sadly I can no longer get this is the UK."


"Hypercare is a miracle.  I would sweat by the time I finish getting dressed.  And by the time I make it to work I could feel the sweat running down my armpits.  It was terrible!  My uniform shirt would be soaked.  Even when in regular clothes I would be sweating and not even realizing it until someone tells me.  I tried Hypercare at bedtime and the next day I experienced no sweat whatsoever!  Nine days later I'm still sweat free.  I love it.  I only use it twice a week.  Great product!"


"I was looking forward to swapping my BCP to a lower hormonal, longer lasting option. UNTIL I started reading internet testiments. I psyched myself out so bad with the negative reviews I did happen to find, and almost called off my appointment. Alas, the morning of, I popped 800 mg of Motrin and listened to some classical music while practicing my breathing on the way to the doctor's. The whole thing took 4 minutes tops and the pain (more like an intense pinching cramp) lasted maybe a half a minute. All of that for nothing! I even got sweaty and woozy from preparing for the impending torture that never happened. I went home, proclaimed myself a superhero to my boyfriend, and even ran some errands. Oh and no kids "


"I was diagnosed with PMR in early 2012 after an overnight onset in late 2011. I had back surgery in Dec 2011 and thought that had been my problem when I woke up pain free. Unfortunately it took only 3 days for the steroids in the meds at surgery to wear off and the pain returned with a vengeance.  I was diagnosed with the PMR and given 20 mg daily of prednisone and started to immediately taper off.  After 4 years and transfer to Mayo clinic I still am fighting to stay off the prednisone.  After a week I begin to have hand pain, 10 days begins the arm muscle pain, 14 days and the stiff neck shoulder pain.  At 4 weeks all muscles and joints ache but no one has diagnosed it as fibromyalgia. Small relief fro 800 mg advil daily. is this fibromya"


"I have been on SSRI's and benzos for probably 3 or 4 years. SSRI's for depression and on top of that benzos for anxiety and panic attacks. Was on ativan for 3 years and it eventually stopped working. Would take 2 0.5mg pills and it would not affect my anxiety at all. Psychiatrist switched me to xanax 0.5mg everyday as needed up to 3 pills a day. It actually works. It takes a few minutes and wipes away any panic attack and softens my anxiety. I am very careful though because I know it can be very addictive. I was clean off the ativan for months and had no withdrawls so I know I was not addicted to that. Have only been on the xanax a few months and I only take it AS NEEDED so not to get addicted."


"This drug is a LIFECHANGER!  I see that others have had some bad experiences, but for me...it takes me from excruciating...nearly unbearable pain, to near-total relief within hours.  Yes, there's something very edgy about it...and if not taken carefully, with food...it can scramble your head for a while.  But for extreme gout attacks in my toes...and some kind of terribly nasty shoulder inflammation and searing pain...it has been, by far, the most effective medicine I have EVER taken.  And, I have some experience with painkillers.  I take Heavy duty narcotics for ruptured discs in my back that barely take the edge off that pain...and do nothing for gout attacks.  Indocin has taken me from not being able to walk...to running, in an afternoon"


"This medication worked for my anxiety but made me a complete zombie. I would forget things I was doing and just had a drowsy I don't care attitude. It got rid of my anxiety but interrupted my daily work routine because I couldn't think to function.

I would only recommend if you are having extreme jump out of your skin anxiety, otherwise try to do things naturally. I started taking vitamins and working out regularly and my anxiety has gone down at least 60%."


"Had all the other treatments, Neoral, Light, creams etc. Neoral worked but I had been taking it too long so had to come off it. Legs completely covered, arms too, painful, itchy, embarrassing. Dr suggested biologics (Humira) started 2 years ago, cleared it straight away. One thing I'm not sure of is the side effects. I've had some strange things happen to me that have gone away when I missed a dose of Humira - anyome else had this ?"


"I am an RN and would like to ask a dr. first, but I figured I would try this route.  I had used this year's ago and had no side effects. I am on the second of 3 doses. The first was awful! The burning made me feel like it was eating my skin. I jumped in the shower and tried rinsing off the outside/peri area. I quickly read a few more reviews noting that one said to use coconut oil to help relieve the burning. That work well and made the burning bearable. Today, I felt like I was on the way to healing..tonight, I put coconut oil on and then used the ovule. I think the burning, itching came from any drainage...manageable and I'm convinced that it was burning before since my tissue must have been so inflamed from the infection. Hope it works!"


"I have had the IUD for 3 years total. At first I had cramping and bleeding for the first two months, which I read is normal. But lately I have had other issues with the IUD. I have had severe cramping, bloating, mood swings, little or no sex drive and frequent milky white discharge throughout the day. I am thinking about getting it removed very soon because the cramping has gone on for 2 weeks straight, it feels as if someone is stabbing me in the lower abdomen. I am scared about getting it removed because I have never had a child but my doctor told me it was fine to have implanted."


"I just received the Vivitrol shot yesterday. Ironically it was also my birthday and I found it to be a miracle I was finally brave enough to do it. My Dr. has literally had 9 shots already sent before I finally did it. Its been a long drawn out battle as most of us know."


"This is my rescue pain medication for really bad migraine headaches.  I have killer ones - usually with aura so I can start pain meds (2x Percocet 10/325) before pain gets out of control.  I usually use Stadol if I awake with a Migraine.  This medication is a lifesaver - it takes me from suicide due to pain to just being able to sleep.  Only down side - it is the only medication that I have ever taken that I want more of once it wears off!  Beware of addiction!"


"I too have tried Ambien and since I heard many of my friends become slightly addicted to it, my doctor switched me to Silenor. It definitely works! And it doesn't give me that weird feeling like Ambien did at times. Couple of my other friends also say it worked for them. Copay was just as much as Ambien on my insurance. "


"My 9 years old nephew took this for a while. It helped with focus, but made him extremely angry and argumentative. Also, he refused to sleep at night unless he was in the same room as his grandmother. He has tried multiple medications but so far all gave some negative side effect or lose effectiveness soon after he starts taking it."


"It's a very useful drug as it it not only control blood pressure but also gives other long term benefits to the patients."


"Waste of money

No relief at all"


"thought it was a miracle drug at first until I ceased feeling emotions, and I was only ever on a low dose of 75mg. Been trying to ween off this drug for 3 months now and I had brain zaps (feels like an electrical impulse going through my head), no appetite, diarrhea, head aches, dysphoria, aches & pains throughout my muscles and joints, dissociation (feels like I'm watching myself watch paint dry), tremors, and sweats. I feel hopeless and like this drug has taken my life from me for the past few months. I would NEVER recommend this to anyone ever."


"i just started take 200mg a day for about 3 weeks now and it has pretty much cleared up. it's still in process but there was a huge difference. the only side effect I have had was being constipated which sucks, but would rather have that than psoriasis lol. i took methotrexate for about 2 months but that didn't help out all. I am very happy I switched to cyclosporine (:"


"Have been on it since April. Did the 14 days, then twice a week, now once a week and hope to be done in October. Had my Gyn paid attention to me it wouldn't have been so bad. The specialist had to first rile out any cancer as I had uterine cancer surgery the summer of 2012. It was bacterial and I'm getting tired of "still recovering". For the person who said the ovule gets stuck in the applicator, I reread the directions the first time I used it and it said you can use your finger. Much easier."


"Day three of 290 Linzess and nothing!  X-rays, CT, ultrasound show no reason for the lack of bowel movements... just a LOT of stool... Week three of blowing up like a balloon and only eating Jello and clear broth..and gaining weight!"


"I have tried EVERYTHING and this is the ONLY thing that worked."


"The first day after the shot, I felt lethargic and so very tired. The loss of appetite is the first thing that is apparent. I am having bowel issues, but I consider the trade off worth it. My sugar was 232 and is now between 92-158 depending on what I had for dinner the night before. Rice seems to make things bad. I have been on Trulicity for a month now and with the help of a calorie counter (Myfitnesspal) I have lost 20 lbs and feel so much better. I did develop a bit of inflammation in the third week, but it didn't last long, and who is to say it was related to Trulicity. Overall, its really keeping my appetite at bay, which was unheard of before. I love this drug."


"I have had the Skyla for one year now. Although my periods are lighter, they still come and I bleed for about two weeks at a time. I never used to have PMS and now I will cry uncontrollably for a day a few days before my period comes. I never had cramps and now I get a deep dull ache that I had never experienced before the Skyla. Up until month 6 or so it was debilitating. I was on the floor curled up in a ball and the pressure from my pants around my belly was painful and I just  cried. I kept it in as the doctors said it would get better. The pain is gone, but I have no sex drive and bleed for two weeks at a time.

Everyone is different and I've heard great experiences from other people. I will be removing mine soon."


"I had dark spots on my nose, forehead and chin. I use a cream almost every night for a 1,5 month and spots disappeared. It has been almost 7 years and and I noticed a small spots on my cheek and neck so I am going to try again"


"After two years of SEVERE PAIN in my stomach and esophagus, I finally decided to go to the doctor and get help. I thought all the pain was coming from an ulcer and after two years of pain, I found out that I did not have an ulcer (yet). The doctor prescribed me Protonix. In less than two days, all the pain and acids in my stomach stopped! I finally don't have acid reflux."


"WONDERDRUG!! Every drug has side effects people! The side effects from this one wore off for me after about 2 months..you gotta stick through it to get used to it, once you do it's totally worth it.  I went from having almost daily headaches and weekly severe migraines to maybe 1 migraine every couple of months that even then it was very minimal. Totally worth trying!"


"It seems that a lot of the people describing their experience with the NuvaRing are of the younger generation. I'm 31 and have been using the ring for the last 4 months after being on Ortho Tri Cyclen for years.  Within the first 2 weeks of inserting the ring my body went through changes as if I was in puberty all over again.  My breasts swelled, and became annoyingly sensitive, my face broke out with acne and I gained weight over two months time.  On top of all of this, I've been over emotional and tired.  The convenience of the ring is nice, but definitely not worth all the side effects for me. "


"I have been an alcholic for the better part of 25 years, was in detox five times during that period and finally seemed to get the abuse out of my life after an intense 28 day program. A week ago I discovered my girlfriend was messaging another man she used to date, it was a trigger I just could not handle and started drinking again, within a day I was back to where I left off eight mnths ago. I couldn't do detox again because of work so I went to see my doctor who prescribed Chlordiazepoxide, the effects were felt within the hour, shakes were completly gone. I continued to take the medication for four days and I have been great since. Highly recommend."


"This medication works better on bone pain than any other pain medication I have ever taken. The big plus is it does not fog my brain. It makes life as good as it gets when you have to have pain medication in order to function."


"I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for almost 2 years and they were the worst years of my life. First of all, my periods completely stopped as far as bleeding went (no bleeding). But I experienced all the other effects of a period such as bloating, cramps, PMS. The couple times I actually had my period while on this pill, I had yeast infection-like symptoms (to which my gynecologist said was normal) and horrendous cramping. Also, before Lo Loestrin I never experienced PMS, and after it, I did. I will start Taytulla so I hope this one works better!"


"I have been taking Phentermine for 6 months. I was 250lbs 5'10" male. One day got tired with shortness of breath just taking a shower, that opened my eyes that I needed help. Now I'm 190lbs just taking this miracle medicine and just walk the dog type of exercise. Breakfast - Cheerios/2% lowfat milk and bagels with cream cheese. Lunch - chicken salad or shrimp salad with low fat dressing. Dinner - before 6pm - KFC grilled chicken 2pc. mash potatoes or rice. SNACK - 8pm any real fruit. AVOID ALL SODA EVEN DIET SODA, FRUIT DRINKS, ICE CREAM ANYTHING SWEET. "WATER ONLY!" It will be tough at first but stick to this for 1 month and you have survived. You WILL lose 10-15lbs. CHECK AND RECORD WEIGHT DAILY SAME TIME BEFORE BREAKFAST. GOOD LUCK."


"I had struggled with severe acne since middle school. It started in 6th grade and I honestly didn't know what to do. Sure other kids were getting pimples, it was the onset of puberty. But my acne was different. My face was soaked in oils, covered in patches of acne and red as hell. It really blew, and it continued that way until 8th grade. I had tried tons of "solutions" such as acne free, proactiv, Epiduo, and countless others. But there's a point where those medicines won't work for such a severe case of acne like mine, and many others. So in 8th grade my dad and I finally decided we should go see the dermatologist. He put me on Claravis for two months. I've been clear ever since. Now I'm a senior and I feel better than ever. Great experience."


"Started it two months ago and the only problem i have had with it is the fact that I am off my period for a few days and I start back up on it for a week and again the next week, been this way since I started. I have had regular periods with other birth controls and I was regular when I wasn't on the pill. I personally don't like having a period every other week and I take the pill everyday at 9am."


"This medicine is great. It has changed the way I feel on a daily basis. Every month about 1 week before my period all my muscles would hurt as if I was lifting heavy weights. I do work out but not hard enough to be that sore all week. I talk to my doctor and found out that I had PMDD. I was always in a bad mood and little things at home would just set me off but thanks to the combination of both I feel a lot better about myself and am always in a great mood. When I first started the Celexa I was always tired but know I have more energy. I have not had any issues with any of the medicine."


"I had been taking Remeron for about 6 months. I am 23 years of age and have had sleep problems my whole life. For 6 months my life was great. Everything seemed just perfect. 2 months ago I decided to stop taking it cold turkey. BAD idea. Within the last month the side effects began to kick in. Extreme anxiety, anger, sleeplessness, overall feeling of worthlessness came upon me. It was absolutely terrible! Today my doctor put me back on the medicine and tonight I'll be taking it again. I am so excited to see what lies ahead. If you take Remeron PLEASE do not quit taking it cold turkey on your own. Seek a doctors advice."


"My Doctor prescribed me lyrica for my social anxiety after having tried numerous other more conventional meds over the last 15 years ie; paxil,zoloft,effexor,xanax, etc  the list goes on and on , and finally (for me)this really , really works quite well. It stabilizes my feelings of anxiety as well as relieves stress related pain . I feel like a different person,  able  to take on life rather than hide and let it pass by. Thanks"


"It's not really helping anything"


"I take Lexapro 20mg once daily and 5mg (for now) three times daily. The first week I didn't notice much at all.. But now that I've been taking it for over a week I am starting to notice it's effects. Most notably when I let it dissolve under my tongue. This medication has no notable side effects. Only downside is its mildly underpowered. To me, Lexapro is the work horse, and Buspar is a helper."


"I had a severe toothache that hurt so bad I couldn't even think. Over the years I have had morphine, Lortab, Tylox, you name it; nothing I tried completely killed the pain. Toradol did."


"Suboxone works wonders...i got off a 1 year habit of about HalfGram to 1Gram a day of GOOD STUFF (the best black tar around Downtown LA I think)  with only 3 8MG pills ...take 3 MG a day for about a week and you should be fine... Thank God for being clean ...NA and AA meetings really help..God Bless"


"BEST BIRTH CONTROL EVER. Curbs my appetite so much. I went off Yaz for 2 months and actually gained weight and was hungry 24/7. I have no negative side effects at all, and I never feel hungry. I have so much energy and my mood is more stable. Yaz is perfect for me."


"Honestly this medication is amazing. The only draw back is that some Dr.'s don't want to prescribe it because it is a controlled substance. I feel so normal when I take this. I deal with heavy anxiety. My panic attacks are an everyday battle. From the heart attack feeling, sweaty palms, closed throat, difficulty breathing, feeling like I'm dying and unable to work, drive, or get out of my bed this medication has given me my life back. I have 3 small children to care for and they need me! I am a much calmer mother. I have anger issues too. This medication helped me deal with my infuriating anxiety. I was so sick of feeling doomed and I hated feeling so weak. I have been on it for 6 Years. No complaints."


"Ok, so I was taking norethindrone because I was breastfeeding my son, when I decided to stop breastfeeding my Dr prescribed Microgestin 120. At first it was ok, my headaches improved and it helped decrease my milk supply faster. But once I got on the second pack I started having frequent headaches and migraines. My periods have gotten lighter, a plus, considering I'm a bleeder. (TMI sorry), and I haven't gotten pregnant. But I get bloated almost every day and I literally have no energy. I could sleep all day and still wake up like I haven't slept in a week. I am not prone to depression at all, yet since I've started this I get depressed for long stretches of time, and I get extremely irritable. I'm getting a IUD later this week because of the effects."


"My dermatologist would prescribe other medicines, and pills before Cloderm and my skin would continue to constantly itch and crack and after a a couple weeks of using Cloderm, I instantly felt the difference and I highly recommend this medicine with anyone with eczema."


"I have been on different asthma medications for the past 3 years and this is the first one that actually works. No wonder this inhaler costs so much more than the other kinds! The only side effect I have is awareness of my own heart beat when I am lying down."


"I'm 19 and have been suffering from migraines for the past couple years. I've been taking Topamax for 6 months now, went from 25 to 75 mg daily now, and have noticed some reduced frequency in my migraines. I'm also pretty thin to begin with and can't afford to lose any more weight. I've lost 15lbs already and noticed the 2 days I ran out of the medicines. I actually felt hungry and ate. I think it's time to consider some other options."


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


"I have some kind of Depressive Disorder-- Never have had a diagnosis done but I ruminate a lot. I also suffered a manic episode a few months ago which served to make me feel more trapped and hopeless than ever. I started Latuda about 6 weeks ago at 20 mg. My psych was confident about this medication. Three weeks into the treatment I began to feel way less depressed. I was socializing more, and I wouldn't get stuck in my thoughts. It was wonderful. Unfortunately it lasted only for a few days and the depression came back. I continued to work with my doctor and we increased the dosage from 40 to 60 to 80. Right now, I am tapering off of it and feeling more miserable and incapacitated than I have in my entire life. It's horrible. I feel like I don't know what to do with myself. The voice in my head is relentless.

This medication made me worse, and my psych and I had very high hopes for it. I couldn't sleep on it as well. I wanted to stick it out to see if a higher does would work for me but decided that the depression I'm experiencing now is much too intense to push on through. I'm going to see her ASAP after the holidays and ask to be put on Lactimal. Maybe this will work for you, but it was not my niche. I'm giving it a two only because I experienced no side effects aside from the insomnia, and Seroquel took care of that."


"Best OTC medicine available, with the least side effects (maybe a little sleepy).  Great to take traveling!"


"I've been on Kariva for almost 5 years and absolutely loved it! No weight gain, but sometimes moody and have cramps but that's normal."


"I've had the implant for a little over a year and I'm not happy with it. I've had severe breakouts of acne which I've never had before, my anxiety has been way worse then ever before, I've gained 20lbs, and has lowered my sex drive a whole lot. I tried to figure out for the longest time why all these things were happening to me but I soon came to the realization that it is the nexplanon. I do not recommend anyone to use this);"


"I was taking a combination of Geodon and Lamictal for about a month and a half. My mood was better at first, but after a few weeks it seemed to lose its effectiveness. It made me extremely drowsy and made my thoughts clouded. My mood got so bad that I ended up being hospitalized. Within days of being off of this medicine my mental clarity and energy returned."


"Update:  Started with the low dose on 7/14/14 for two weeks and moved to the higher does thereafter.  Have been on Qsymia since that time and it is now 9/9/14 and I have lost 21 lbs.  57 year old woman, 5' 6".  Doing well and want to keep going.  Hoping to lose 50 lbs. by the end of the year."


"I did have some significant side effects for the first two weeks but I took only one pill a day for that time to get used to it. I am up to two a day now (recommended dose) and the side effects are gone except for slight nausea once in a while.  I have lost 6 lbs in about 3 weeks.  That is quite good for me as I am not very active.  Busy but sedentary life."


"Leaves me feeling as if I am in a fog, very lightheaded and confused."


"Went to the doctor for an upper respiratory tract infection that would not relent.  The Septra DS had me feeling much better in just a couple of days.  Remember to finish the entire prescription!"


"This has been my first time on birth control. I never really experienced many symptoms the worst would be the really bad headaches towards the end of my active pills and during the placebo pills. After 7-8 months are when things started to chance I spotted for 11 days; and that had never happened to me. I didn't miss a pill or anything but I still got my period as usual. The following month I did not miss any pills, did all I was suppose to but I missed my period completely. And not on the 9/10th  month I have been spotting for the past 3 days (I think due to missing on pill but taking it first thing in the morning and the other at my usual time) but the cramps are horrible. This BC has given me more or a headache than anything"


"Being 3 months pregnant I had a list of what I could take for constipation and since I haven't gone in 5 days I finally went to target and got Phillips milk of magnesia (cramp free) and about an hour 1/2 I had to go really bad I was on toilet for about 30 mins. Instant relief right away I even stopped having a headache! So definitely effective!"


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"I am on the 2nd shot, so I have been taking this for about 6 months. I did a lot of research before I decided to try it and a lot of it scared me because, I had been reading about women who had never-ending periods and crazy mood swings. I decided to try it and if it wasn't right for me I would stop. I have almost no side effects, I get a period every month and a half. It's light and mostly spotting. Plus I get an anxious mood swings every now and again. I am really glad I tried it!"


"I have taken 1 .75mg shot of Trulicity and I'm going to beg my Dr. to take me off of it.  I was nauseous from day 2 onward and today (7 days later) I'm vomiting, have explosive diarrhea, and horrible foul belching.  This is the same exact reaction, down to the belching, that I had while taking Metformin.  If you are taking Trulicity AND Metformin, I'm not sure how you are even alive.

My A1C, tested 2x in the last 6 months, is 6.5 and that was while taking Januvia, Pioglitazone and Farxiga.  My Dr. replaced the Januvia with Trulicity to help improve my daily high readings.  Today is shot day...not happening.  As I type I'm about to puke..."


"I've taken Bactim three times and my UTI keeps returning and now I have to go to a urologist. Not a good time for me as I will be moving very soon and the Bactrim gives me a yeast infection. When will this problem end?  Most miserable!"


"I've had Mirena for about 3 months now.  I'm 29, no kids, active lifestyle.  So far its been a mess down south.  I will bleed for a few hours every week or so, then constant spotting since day one (brown dry blood consistency).  My acne had gotten out of hand, so I went to my GP to get prescription acne lotion and hopefully that will help.  Breast tenderness and constant feeling of being bloated.  Just waiting for this to pass and my body to adjust…but not sure if it will.  I cannot do oral contraceptive as it makes me extremely moody and cause weight gain."