"I was on Percocet 10/325 and the highest dose. It was killing my stomach but since my doctor changed it to just roxicodone without acetaminophen I feel much better. It definitely helps with the pain. I take a lot less pills now because I'm on the right dose. I haven't had any bad reactions either so far. Been on this for almost a year now."


"Never use it. It's just a lie. I ordered it once and they sent me the one which is almost out of date and it doesn't work at all. It just makes it worse. Never ever by this product from a website. Better take contact with doctor and get proper help. They are thieves who are selling this."


"Been on it for almost 2 weeks. Feels like nothings getting better. Used to be a caffeine addict stopped that, but now I have insomnia from this. Still have trouble waking up, getting motivated. My heart races and this puts me in a careless and out of it mood and want to try something else."


"This is the only medication that makes me able to focus and stop obsessing on things I can't control and makes me able to be productive and active."


"I thankfully have never had depression! However I have chronic severe pain(ankylosing spondylitis) I tried cymbalta in my mid 30's... YES it made me EXTREMELY nauseous and I got headaches... But only for the first week! I felt like it gave me my life back.. But it was short lived and only took it for 6months because I ended up getting immuned to it. at 60mg /day It did nothing for pain! I went back on it at 39 after many failed attempts of other meds! But this time I also take dalaulid with it for break through pain (usually only need once but sometimes twice a day!!) I've been back on cymbalta for almost 2years now and feel like I have my life back! I'm able to work(I'm a waitress) and drive and LIVE life!"


"It works to control generalized anxiety disorder. However, don't stop taking it until your doctor tells you to after at least a year. My psych took me off after 6 months and the symptoms returned."


"I have found that it gives me pretty severe headaches but it does help me get through the day and eases the pain for my healing broken leg."


"Helps tame the nerve pain associated with syringomyelia, a chronic spinal cord condition that is very painful"


"Works very well on my facial pain and numbness."


"Depo Provera was the first hormone birth control I used.  I only got it once.  Pros:  no pregnancy; no weight gain; no period; didn't have to worry about taking a pill everyday.

Cons:  was in tears for basically 3 months straight; sharp decline in sex drive; increased acne (probably from crying all the time); bleeding for 4 weeks straight when I got off it."


"I was placed on this bcp prior to having IVF, this have been the worse 2 weeks ever. I feel so bad for my husband. I have have been moody, crying spells, decreased sex drive, and constant spotting. I cannot wait to stop taking this pill."


"Helps with muscle flair ups. Tough to take 3 times a day @ 400 mg's and work full time. Wife yells and shakes me to wake up."


"Improvement was immediate upon starting Monopril!"


"I'm going into my second month using Trileptal and started at 600 mg a day.  My Dr just upped it to 900mg because it wasn't stabilizing my moods as much as I would like.  I also take Klonopin for anxiety and the Trileptal for my bipolar.  So far, no side effects like the Topamax with tingling but I'm hoping it starts working better.  My Dr wants to throw in an antidepressant along with something for ADHD but wants to wait till this kicks in.  "


"I switched from Yasmin to tri-cyclen because my acne was so bad. I'm 26 years old and have been on some type of birth control since I was 18. I have had the worst experience of my life being on tri-cyclen. I was on it for a few months until I started to have very severe panic attacks. I didn't know what it was until after a few months of going through this hell I stopped the pills. As soon as I stopped them I haven't had a bad panic attack like that since and it's been 8 months."


"I am 18 and I have been on Nexplanon for 4 months now. I have light irregular periods and some spotting. I have a small scar on my arm from the application and bandage that peeled off some skin, but I can live with that. It definitely is very effective, it does the job. But I have gained about 20-30 pounds since I have been on it."


"My periods come about three placebo pills in every month. I have absolutely no cramps (although I did when I stopped taking it for a little while). I had a little weight gain but that could also be attributed to campus food. The only serious issue is that my libido has seriously plummeted."


"I have been on this med for 9 days.  I was at 224.  Now I am at 214.  Not hungry.  I dont crave sweets anymore, it actually makes me sick to my stomach looking at them.  Finally!!  No side effects"


"Like Ambien, it's good for a solid four hours but then I wake up totally unable to go back to sleep without taking another dose.  It's good if you only need help getting to sleep."


"After having my daughter in February of 2012, I got the nexaplon implant because we didn't want another child right off the bat.. I think I only had a period 3 times.. I had it removed June 25, 2015 because we wanted to try for another baby.. Since then, I've had maybe 6 periods.. sounds great, right? No, not great at all. My periods have lasted 11 days, then 2 1/2 weeks, then 4 weeks, 5 weeks, etc. but they're every other month. They've been very heavy periods, I go through 2 1/2 boxes (36 ct.) of super tampons, easily, during my periods. Then they slowly taper off, to leave me with spotting for 2 weeks. Currently, I've been on my period for 3 weeks now. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"


"I'm 48. Started NuvaRing 4 years ago after my divorce and when I started dating again. Wanted a non daily birth control. I liked not having to take a pill daily, didn't notice it inside me, and had shorter, lighter periods. I QUIT using NuvaRing a few months ago since the man I'm dating had a vasectomy years ago, so birth control isn't an issue for me now. I feel so much better now! I am not swollen, my weight that I put on is falling off, the abdominal discomfort I felt daily is gone, I'm not as moody. I hope my breasts don't go back down a size. Now I suspect these were all NUVARING side effects not post divorce effects after reading the other comments. They started right after I began with Nuvaring. So great idea, but not for everybody, obviously."


"I have been constantly bleeding for over four straight months. Not even spotting, full blown on my period. On the upside I have lost about 7 pounds since being on it, and my moods have completely regulated. However I just don't think I can take this bleeding much longer and may have to have it removed from my arm."


"I'm only on my 4th day of taking 10mg of Trintellix, "hence a rating of only 7" as I've not been on it long enough to describe my mental state. I have been on every SSRI there is, with Lexapro being my top choice, however it stopped working after about 6 years with NO libido. But within the first dose of "Trin" I felt a positive change in libido. Seeing the world in black and white has turned to vibrant colors for once. Cons: severe nausea only on day 3 (felt as though I had the flu) and itching was simply horrific. Took Vistiril (Hydroxyzine) and all was right again! Normally a $40 Co-pay with current insurance, but they offer a "Savings card" on their site, which brought my co-pay to only $10 for a monthly supply on 20mg. Request Vistiril"


"Me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke inside but we didn't notice so when he pulled out, we were scared and so we went to krogers 15 mins later and took the plan b pill. So EXACTLY one week later I got my regular period . So this stuff works. I didn't think it was gonna work but it did... But I took another one the day after too. I don't think I'm supposed to do that ."


"I have only been on the Nuvaring for about 2 months now. This was very effective for the first month about.  After I inserted my next ring I have not stopped bleeding and its not just light spotting, its heavy bleeding most of the time.  Like it'll seem like it went away but then it'll either come back on its own or really bad when I have sex.  Also, it is giving me a lack of lubrication in my vagina.  When i have had sex, there have been a few times that it hurt really bad.  I have been very moody lately and will cry for basically no reason and my sex drive is definitely lower.  I may continue on with my 3rd ring but if the bleeding doesn't stop, I will definitely be switching."


"Noticed a great improvement after two days on this medicine. A little restless legs syndrome but not bad then the brain zaps or electrical surges started. It scared me so badly. But I thought it was just due to a short night with little sleep and maybe the half of a beer I had before bed? But this evening, it happened again... Calling the Dr ---Dont think I want to experience these anymore!"


"From first week when I took this medicine I can feel a slight change and haven't felt depression, anxiety. But as the weeks pass, I felt much better. I've got my life back, social skills, and feel like everyone else. This drug has really helped to bring my life back."


"First birth control I've used and I LOVE it. Been using it for 6 months now. I remember the first 2 patches I ever put on made me a bit nauseous, but now I put it on with no complaints whatsoever. When the patch needs to be taken off for my period, I typically get my period after 24hours. Although not recommended, it does work if you have unprotected sex so it's nice to have that safety in the back of your mind. The only complaint I could possibly have about it is the price of the patch per month. Other than that I've had no side effects and am very happy about it!"


"This has been a great drug for me since I started a month ago. I have been diabetic for past 1.5 years.I first used Insulin for a month and then Triglynase 2mg, Zoryl M2. I usually hit low sugars when I took zoryl m2. But now with kombiglyze 5/1000, I am feeling much better"


"I struggled with acne since beginning middle school.  all other topical medications were too harsh and either irritated my skin to where it was red and over oily, or it made my acne worse.  Yes its normal to get worse before getting better, but after months of the other medicines it never got better.  While using aczone, my acne never got worse, only better after the first few days.  I have been using it for about 4 months now and my skin is completely smooth besides the occasional pimple that is barely there.  All i have left to take care of are the scars that were left over the years.  strongly recommend aczone to all with sensitive skin!"


"I have been using Loestrin 24 for at least 3 years now, with no problems whatsoever.  I've never had breakthrough bleeding.  I did not experience weight gain or any abnormal side effects. And my periods have been light, and very predictable.  I'm going to try Seasonique starting in a few days. (I just like the idea of only having 4 periods a year). I have a feeling though, that I'll end up switching back to Loestrin, because it was been very reliable for me."


"I have been on methadone for almost 10 years. I have tapered and got off a few times, but always seem to fall back. I have never gone higher than 45mgs. this dose has complete covered all withdrawal symptoms without feeling tired and useless. I had a son last year at the age of 33, and was very nervous of the effect it would have on my new born. I never increased my dose through my pregnancy and remained at 40mgs comfortably.  when Sam was born, he experienced NO withdrawal symptoms. I was worried sick for.nothing, however that is not always or even often the  case. Overall,  methadone maintenance has been a very positive experience."


"After 12 years on T3's twice a day so I can walk with less pain following broken back caused by drunk driver, I am starting to see the light (not that one!). I am really noticing a big pain difference and am even skipping T3 doses (unheard of)! I am elated, hoping Doc will be too.  I am even noticing that I am not hungry and have stopped eating regularly scheduled meals until I am. Maybe I'll drop a few pounds too!  Love & Light, Rev T."


"Using this as a treatment for yeast infection and skin infection.  It has had a remarkable response to the yeast infection but not so for the skin.  "


"25 teeth pulled and Percocet or Lortabs were the only medicines that would make life, let alone eating bearable. Unfortunately Doctors like to put you on it long enough to become accustomed to living as pain free as you can, then cut you off. Withdrawals are the worst for about 5 days and the mental part of it is much worse. "


"I've been taking the Topamax for over a year now for migraines was on 50mg twice a day now was put on 100mg twice a day helps with the migraines I do have on side effect and that's the drowsiness but as far as a weight medication it has not help me one bit actually I have gained weight on this medication."


"I have been a "smoke only when I drink" smoker for about 20 years.  I started taking Chantix in January- smoked a few times but it really kicked in after 2 months.  What has been really wonderful is that I have cut down on the drinking a lot- I was never an every day drinker but I think my drinking episodes are down about 50%- what I was afraid of was that I'd drink too much and with my judgment and willpower gone I would smoke- but that has not happened.  I really think I am over it!  I have been taking one pill a day for about a month and have had 5 cigs total during that time- none of which I wanted.  I have not smoked at all for 3 weeks.  Would be interested to hear if anyone else had the same experience re; less drinking"


"I was in a horrible car accident, and the Doctor in ER prescribed me Oxycontin. This medication helped the pain in my back but, it came with a price. After about a year, my dose kept going up, and up, and up because my body would get used to the dose and it would never be enough. Pretty soon, I found myself wanting to take any opiates. For example, oxycodone, anything with codeine in it, morphine. I didn't realize how fast my dependency to opiates became my life. So, finally, I was prescribed Methadone. It worked out great in the beginning. Then I found myself wanting that, "high". So I would take an opiate on top of it. Finally, I am on Suboxone. It doesn't give you that high! I don't "Need", anything else!! Thanks!"


"I have tried many different kinds of birth control pills during my search to find the right one. This one wasn't the right one for me. I constantly felt nauseous and developed urinary tract infections and yeast infections, strange discharges and odors. I didn't have those problems on the other pills. Also I would experience randomly on this pill the loss of my sex drive. For the people who know me, that's nothing like me. That side effect scared me and was the last straw that pushed me to switch."


"I've been taking 1mg of Klonopin daily for 3.5 years, after the sudden death of my father.  At the time, my anxiety was a 10 and Klonopin allowed me to continue working and raising my 4 kids.  I consider Klonopin an absolute miracle drug that probably saved my life.  My psychiatrist, and 2 other consulted doctors,  don't express the least amount of concern about using 1 mg of Klonopin daily perhaps indefinitely.  However, I went 42 years without taking a prescription drug and it really is my hope to not need Klonopin for much longer.  The notion that Benzos should not be taken beyond 4 weeks is purely irrational. Find a good doctor!!!"


"My side effects are light headed, short of breath, dizzy and cold"


"It's quite remarkable. It has eased both cravings and withdrawal."


"I was prescribed pristiq last year for depression & anxiety. At 1st I did not want to take any meds due to a bad experience with Prozac when I was 30. I am now in my 50s. After the first day I felt amazingly better. I got up early & felt incredible clarity, focus & worthiness. At that time I weighed 120. I gained 5lbs & probably lost muscle. Prior to pristiq I was very physically active. I feel very calm now & go for walks but for whatever reason I do not work out like I did before. Soon after getting on pristiq I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism even though I was quite fit & thin. So I was put on levothyroxine for that condition. I would say the weight gain & some sleepiness has been a side effect for me but not sure from which medicine."


"I have two pills left for my first month of taking minocycline. I'm 15 and have moderately severe acne. I struggle with my self confidence a lot. As many people say, give it time. Most acne took awhile to build up, so it might take away to clear up. I have large clusters of pimples that range from the hard cyst pimples, to the ones that come to a white head. For the most part, my acne has gotten a little bit better. My breakouts don't last as long and most pimples are flat now. I also use Aczone, too."


"I just started taking this birth control for about a week now and I noticed my breasts are very swell and I always feel sexually aroused."


"I got the implant in March 2015, it was very good at first. I only spotted for a couple days the first month after that i never got my period or spotted again. Then in about March or April of this year i noticed that i was gaining weight, i was very paranoid until i started reading people's reviews about them gaining weight. I used to weigh 125 now i weigh 140 so i gained about 15 pounds thats the only thing i hate about this i havent had any other side effects but the weight gain. Im about to get it taken out, i dont think i can wait until 2018 to get it taken out, i dont want to gain anymore weight."


"I have had an extremely positive experience with paragard. The procedure was quick and a slight pinch upon placement a little bit of spotting after but other than that my period has remained unaffected, sometimes I do feel the strings but that is no biggie. Ever so often I have a partner who says they can feel it but has not created difficulty. I am happy with it. I got mine placed at Planned parenthood for free because of my financial status but I did make a $50 donation."


"Been on 1 mg for two weeks. Depression has lifted quickly. No weight gain as of yet. Had headaches for the first three days. Overall a promising start"


"I am 17, and I started taking Loestrin on day one of my period as instructed. I had my period for nearly 2 weeks on the active pills (normally they didn't last more than 4 days). I didn't have a period at the end of that cycle, but I attributed it to the bleeding in the beginning. In the middle of my second cycle I experienced severe nausea, anxiety, bloating, and breast enlargement. I then started worrying about the missed period because the symptoms corresponded to pregnancy. Although I had not missed any pills and had also used a condom, I felt paranoid about pregnancy. Having had mild anxiety problems before, Loestrin has amplified them. I do not recommend Loestrin to anybody with anxiety issues."


"I was given this medicine during my colonoscopy. I'm an individual who is very sensitive to medications and I have an autoimmune disease. I don't like feeling drugged and this medicine gave me no side effects such as nausea or feelings as though I am dying as I had from morphine. I have had anesthesia too...unsure what was in that...but it also made me very nauseous. So this is a medicine I highly recommend if you need to have a medical procedure done but don't want to be completed sedated."


"I am a 40yr old female.  I have had acne since I was 13.  I noticed bumps all over my forehead for years along with a large cystic pimple a couple times a year.  6 weeks ago my dermatologist prescribed Aczone along with 2 antibiotics(1 oral 1 topical--Solodyn and Ziana).  This has been the perfect trifecta of treatment!  My forehead has not been this clear since I was a a kid and my skin is significantly less greasy.  Highly recommend!!"


"I had been prescribed Klonopin in the past to treat severe anxiety until my appointment with a psychiatrist who deemed that such an approach to my anxiety issues was heavy handed. He took me off of them and since then I've been on Lexapro, Buspar, Seroquel, Zoloft, Pristiq, Paxil, Atarax all to little or no avail. I moved to a different area and got a new Psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The original course of treatment for that was Ativan 0.5mg three times daily. I was switched to Xanax 1mg twice a day as needed. A couple of months passed by without substantial improvement and I was bumped to Xanax 1mg 3x day Doctor decided Klonopin would be a better approach earlier today. So far so good."


"I have been on nexplanon for nearly a year and its the best contraception I have used, periods come every few months and very light, I do get more snappy at times and more cravings before my period is due to start, sometimes more forgetful etc but Im pretty much like that anyway! I suffer with PMD so its helped a great deal &  I feel like I just get normal pmt now not that out of control feeling I used to get, no acne, bloating or greasy hair, result! . It's worth a try if you are thinking about it and it doesn't hurt much when its put in."


"I got my implant about 4 months ago, since then I've had really long and heavy periods, spotting for maybe 2 weeks then I might stop all together for about a week, start spotting then have the heavy, prolonged period. I haven't had any other side effects such as the nausea and head aches like it said I would. I am getting more acne than I've ever had though. I'm just worried about these never ending periods."


"I'm 14 years old and struggled with bad acne and still suffer with scarring. So i got prescribed this medication, I seen improvement within a week and was very excited. There was minor side effects that i had, like headaches and my eyes hurt. But, it worked very good! I am still on this medication, and i take two a day now. It controls my acne and i really don't have any that much but maybe one or two bumps. But, they are gone within 3-4 days. I'm very happy and my confidence has risen higher because of it. ♥"


"I took adipex last year, started at about 290, the first month I lost 26 lbs "


"This is my second day on Yaz. I have been on countless other birth control such as Marvelon, Tri-cyclen Lo, Demulen, and most recently, Aviane. When I was on Marvelon, I never noticed anything while I was taking the pills side effect wise, but my periods were unbearably heavy. On Tri-cyclen, my period was light, but it never stopped, for 3 months! On Demulen I went into a deep depression that I am still getting over. And finally, on Aviane, it was great, but I gained about 40 lbs in the past year. I went on Yaz to help keep me upbeat and happy (coupled with my daily dose of Prozac), and to hopefully help me shed some weight and give me comfortable and short periods. So far, so good. High libido and no negative side effects except slight headache."


"I have no clue what any of these people are talking about in the other reviews regarding extreme burning and itching... I was honestly nervous to take it because of those reviews but decided to anyways because of a friend's suggestion. I had a very pleasant experience, I used the applicator right before bed and did experience a mild itching (but no worse than the YI itself and would you rather put up with itching for a brief time or keep the YI?) I had no burning of any kind and noticed results by the next morning. Two days later I have next to no symptoms of the YI. I would absolutely recommend this Monistat 1 product."


"I have been on metformin 1,000 mg in morning and 1,000mg after dinner. Since starting this medicine I have been having morning sickness type feelings 24/7 with nausea and vomiting everyday. I don't know if it's my Ortho Evra birth control patch or if its the metformin making me sick. I've only been on the patch for 2 months with no side effects except for this month. I'm also on phentermine 30mg 1x daily for a month so far. I've been eating healthier small meals daily and exercising 6 days a week and have not lost a pound. When I go back and see my endocrinologist next month I will report back if she changes my medication and checks my blood levels to see if there is a change. Thank you for all of the comments on here its helped me a great deal."


"This drug has been a life-saver for me. It has worked where other mood stabilizers either didn't work or had intolerable side effects. I've used it for 8 years now, at doses ranging from 150-425 mg. Currently I'm on 250 mg. When I started Lamictal I had a bipolar diagnosis and took it as an add-on to lithium. My diagnosis has since been changed to recurrent major depression and a personality disorder, but Lamictal still works, along with an antidepressant. I do get (non-dangerous) skin rashes from this unless I take antihistamines daily, but it's been worth it."


"I am a heavy drinker that doesn't want to quit drinking his pint of Vodka every evening. However, I suffer from MDD so I take 20Mg lexapro every other day and sometimes I cut the pill in half for only 10Mg in the morning due to sleepiness. Vistaril was prescribed as an anti anxiety solution over Ativan -- which just made me want to drink more. Vistaril at bedtime has given me the most solid 8 -10 hours of sleep with awesome vivid dreams, strange sometimes yes, but man, the REM is fantastic and I truly feel energetic when I wake up now."


"I was diagnosed with this condition in 1997. The radiologist said they did not know what caused it and there was no cure but there is medicine to maintain. Many years later with 3 different shunt placements...I now have a shunt that still does not work but I have my Diamox to help me!"


"Made me feel exhausted.  Could not get heart rate over 100 when exercising . Gained weight.  Dr. Switched medication to  lisinopril    Now feel reborn."


"Altogether Trinessa wasn't a bad option for me.  The only issue I had with the pills is that every 6th day into a new pack I would experience a horrible headache with an aura (blurred vision)  My gyno claimed that had something to do with the amount of estrogen I already had in my body and Trinessa just added even more which resulted in this odd ocular migraine.  Due to the headaches and their effect on my driving, school, and work my gyno and I decided to give the Nuvaring a shot.  I just started it so I'll see how I feel on this.  The pills always worked fine for me.  I didn't experience any weight gain or mood swings.  One thing that I did experience was a HUGE sex drive.  My boyfriend could hardly keep up."


"This medicine saved me life! After just 3 weeks of use I started noticing a major difference. I did experience really bad side effects at first such a nausea, insomnia and loss of appetite. But after 4 days, these side effects started to subside and after the first week they were completely gone. I can't even remember the last time I felt this good! I would recommend it to everyone."


"This is the ONLY medication that works for my GERD.  I don't have any side effects at all.  "


"I always feel pressure or bloating in my abdomen area but other than that I haven't gotten any acne or change in mood. I find it strange that my muscles aren't or won't get as toned. I still have the same workout routine, but I feel I have to work a bit harder to get back to where I was before the pill."


"Wellbutrin is absolutely miraculous for me. The last nine months of my life, through which I’ve been taking Wellbutrin, were the best. I used to have dysthymia, apart from occasional episodes of major depressive disorder, and Wellbutrin put an end to both.

The only side effect I noticed is a rise in my blood pressure (hence 9/10 instead of 10/10), which I’m not entirely sure I should attribute to the drug. But I’m young and my blood pressure used to be very low, so I am fine with that. I plan on continuing to take Wellbutrin, until someone stops me!"


"2 yrs ago my oldest daughter was murdered and then this year I went through a divorce. My youngest daughter lost her job and moved in. I'm on disability and mounting stress was huge. I also am also in chronic pain due to degenerative disc disease. Finely I went to my Dr and said I give in.  She put me on 10 mg of this med and first 2 wks I slept all the time but now I'm noticing a change and feel a little more level. Anxiety is still here but not as bad.. I do suffer headaches and sleep long and hard and have a huge increased appetite ugh.... But overall I'm feeling better and more positive .  Glad I gave it a chance."


"I just took a Tessaoln for the first time, even if it will let me get 3 hrs of sleep tonight at a time I will be very happy. Nothing else seems to he working and I have heard great reviews. I haven't coughed since I took one about a 1/2 hr ago, so goodnight."


"I had been off birth control for quite a while (years) and decided it was time to get back on it for family planning reasons. I had flawless skin, (I'm 31) then started this pill 4 months ago and I've had nothing but tiny pimples all over on my face, neck, chest and back ever since. It's definitely due to the pill because it all goes away the week of the iron/placebo pill. Super light periods, but I'll take two more days of that if it means 28 days of clear skin again."


"Wellbutrin was an absolute lifesaver for me when I first began taking it in 2014.  It was the first drug to give me an actual, noticeable boost to my mood that allowed a dramatic increase in my day-to-day functioning ability. After my daughter was born, I continued to take Wellbutrin.  For six months, my daughter slept less than 7 hours per day and was constantly agitated to the point that she'd simply scream for hours on end.  Eventually, the doctors who were trying to determine what was happening took a serum level and found that she was getting a huge dose of my Wellbutrin through breastmilk.  It was a horrific experience, but as soon as I stopped breastfeeding, she finally began normal sleep cycles.  Don't stop Wellbutrin - just be aware"


"MS-Contin was good at relieving pain not as strong as Oxycontin which I was used to.  They are different and I read in a 2007 Physicians desk reference guide that they are 45-55% or more absorbed by the human body where Oxycodone was 60-85% absorbed in the human body. Also made me more tired than Oxycodone.  Secondly, though both medications made me tired it seemed like the MS Contin made me more tired and lethargic than Oxycontin."


"I was put on Victoza as a stand alone med by my endo for type 2 diabetes and weight loss.  I am about 200 pounds overweight and she felt like this would finally help me get started with the weight loss.  Third week I had lost 8 pounds and sugars were great but got sick as a dog after eating certain foods.  We are talking projectile vomiting and serious cramping that almost sent me to the ER several times.  I think the idea behind this medicine is a good one, but for some people, like me, the delayed gastric emptying is going to cause to many problems to reap the long term benefits.  What a bummer."


"I had to switch my birth control to a different one because the Depo shot made me gain so much weight and I had continuous on and off spotting for a week and i kept getting this pain in both my legs and could get ride of the pain so I would not recommend this birth control to anyone"


"Strattera definitely helped my adult ADD, and increased my focus. However, it does have a downside, a few actually. Male erectile dysfunction, sweating, rage (but I think now that I'm bipolar, depressed which may be causing it).
You will definitely be able to focus better if you have minor ADD, but you will find that you can't sleep at night without a sleep aid (on Lunesta now). So the side effects are there, but it does do what it says it will. I'm going to try combining it with Pristiq and Lamotrigine to see if that is a good combination for the ADD/Bipolar/Depression."


"Celebrex did nothing for my pain."


"I didn't get pregnant and insertion wasn't all that bad. There was spotting the entire 6 months I had it in, but it was tapering off quite a bit toward the end.

The reason I had to have it removed is because I went almost completly insane. I was depressed, would cry at the drop of a hat, became paranoid of my boyfriend and just very sad/angry in general. I had my GP remove it and now (4 months later) life is back to normal.

I know some people don't experience any mood side-effects, but I was one of the few."


"The lowest dose  made him stop saying he wanted to kill himself. The doctor up his dosage and I can see my son smile and laugh again. No side effects at all. He even dances now. He's so funny. Before it was a nightmare with him. He's also on Latuda but that takes 3 weeks to kick in. Wellbutrin XL is a life saver for major depression. No more ups and downs."


"I didn't realise until a few packs in that I had become VERY, VERY moody. Angry, blowing up at my boyfriend for little things, crying a lot. I bled more heavily than I had on my previous birth control (I was told it had been discontinued) and for nearly a week. I do not recommend this, just for the way it messed up my emotions."


"Robaxin has worked very well for my back muscle spasms. Also for tension headache due to muscle tension in my neck and head. My only side effects were initially a feeling of constantly needing to urinate even when there was no need. But that went away after a few weeks. Now though I have been experiencing bad dreams and broken sleep, problem is I don't know if these negative effects are from the Robaxin or something else I am taking. I do take several other medications in addition to the Robaxin."


"Okay so. It's my first night, on monistat 7. And let me tell you I applied the inserted the cream and I don't know if I inserted it too far but it said do it as far as you can to prevent leaking. After I inserted the cream I was like "pssshh what was my sister talking about? this really doesn't even burn". Then. It happened. My vagina was ON FIRE. I tried to lay down and immediately jumped up and ran to the bathroom it was oozing out and still is even laying down. It still burns but I can say about an hour into it; it slightly has eased off. But it's still feels like there is so much heat. But ladies we got this. Let's get through these 7 days, and kick monistats A$$"


"I've had MDD since I was 10 yrs old and now I'm 35, this has been the best med I've found yet! And it doesn't take a month to get in your system. It's the BEST!!!!!"


"I was a heroin addict for 4 years and I lost everything including my family. Methadone helped me get my family back. If you are struggling with addiction, I highly recommend methadone... it saved my life."


"I've been on Zarah for about 2 weeks now. My doctor switched me to Zarah after my last birth control (the generic form of Yaz) gave me bad spotting. So far I've had no problems with Zarah. No spotting, cramps, weight gain, or emotional changes. My skin is clear and I'm no longer constantly in pain like I was before I started Zarah.  I'm so happy my doctor had me change birth control pills."


"This medication is the greatest thing for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. My mom took it for 6 months during her treatments and never had any vomiting or nausea."


"I have suffered with anxiety and panic for years, since about 14 y/o. I have tried several different benzodiazepines over the years but always go back to diazepam. I can use it for both preventing a panic attack before a specific situation, or use it to relieve one once it's started. You can even take it the night before a specific event for nervous insomnia. Diazepam calms me down without tiredness or feeling spaced out."


"This medicine completely changed my personality and destroyed my brain and memory. This drug will make you a zombie PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. It made my life a living hell for me and others around me. Please do not even consider this medication. It messes with the electricity in your brain and practically makes you not able to function. I suffered from major memory loss because of this drug. please do not take it."


"I'm 3.5 months pregnant and had been suffering from the worst migraine I'd ever experienced for 2 days.  I finally went to urgent care as instructed by my OB.  They gave me an injection of imitrex.  The side effects suck.  I felt dioriented and my head felt heavy.  I was sweating.  After about 20 minutes, the side effects subsided a bit and I was able to go. It is now 2 hours later and I feel 100 times better. My migraine is basically gone.  If you can deal with the side effects, its worth it."


"I have been taking Fetzima for 2-weeks. Headache is my major side effect. I am not used to having headaches and it makes me feel foggy. I do sweat more than usual when I am hot. Positives: decreased appetite, weight loss. This drug is not as effective for anxiety as Paxil, but I gained 20 pounds in 3 months on Paxil."


"Tried it last night and wow it was like I was in my twenties again. Had fairly bad acid reflux that was a bummer but the performance gain was amazing. Before my half erection wouldn't last 5 minutes, last night it was up for a good hour Thank you."


"I've only been on this for about a week and I have already gained 7 pounds! My acne started to clear up and then today all of a sudden my face broke out in several huge pimples. I'm more tired than usual and get severe cramps on and off. I think I might be going back to the doctors soon and seeing what else I can take."


"I was taking 300MG of this medication for almost 1 year. I stopped taking it for about 4 months because I wanted to see how I would feel being medication free. I faced withdrawal symptoms for 1-2 weeks after suddenly quitting from 300MG to nothing. The withdrawal symptoms weren't severe at all. During the time when I was on it, I had peace of mind. I can't describe the experience other than I felt so good that I have decided to start taking it once more. I suffered from Social Anxiety, OCD, and extreme depression."


"Lunesta is now generic so the cost is low.  I take 3 mg at night and sleep 7-8 hours.  It's been such a godsend for me.  I have terrible insomnia."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate

"Although it was expensive, it was well worth it.  My interstitial cystitis had gotten so bad it hurt to walk, I had to keep an ice pack between my legs.  Within one dose of this, I started feeling better. The one thing I would suggest is that the pharmacy put a warning on the bottle stating specifically that the medicine will possibly turn your urine blue/green.  The first time that happened, it was quite shocking!  Overall, this medicine really saved me when the other ones let me down."


"I'm 27 with no kids. I do not want kids and never have. I wanted something long term that was more reliable than the pill and wouldn't mess with me in the way the shot does. I've had Mirena for several months now. At first the cramping was odd and painful, nothing I couldn't handle, it would happen sporadically and would subside after a few minutes. A few months into it, its pretty much gone. No periods and minimal spotting. It was literally, for me "stick it and forget it" I'm very happy with it. No weight gain, no acne, no mood swings. I'm still my regular self. For the insertion  I was really scared and my OB gave me something for nerves. Honestly it just felt like a deep cramp. I didn't feel the pinch. but its different for everyone."


"Oh my goodness..never in my life have I felt so miserable from a birth control pill. The side effects were so extreme they made everyday tasks almost unmanageable. The nausea, fatigue, and dizziness every single day really took a toll on me physically and emotionally. I would even get a tingling sensation in my hand and my legs would feel extremely heavy which caused major anxiety. I didn’t continue this pill any longer. I was so scared of what it may have caused next. Mini pill here I come..."


"Not worth adding the symptoms of severe headache, nausea, and vomiting to an already awful flu. The side effects from Tamiflu made my illness so much worse."


"I have a lot of fluid in my optic nerve, blurred vision. I have couple days taking this medication twice daily, and it give me some side effects ...gives me tingling in my fingers and toes, nausea and I also experienced dizziness but my doctor says it will go away in two weeks."


"Flomax helped me to pass a 6mm stone with very minimal drama.  I am a female who passes a stone about every five years and have typically needed procedures to remove even smaller stones that would get stuck en route.  I went to the Dr. with familiar flank pain, had a CT, and was prescribed Flomax.  It took three weeks but I had minimal pain (took plain old Advil) and could carry on with work.  AWESOME!  No side effects either, which I had been worried about."


"I have started Neurontin again, and within a day or two I got some relief from my pain in my feet and legs.  I can tell when I miss a dose. It is the only medication that I have tried to take for my neuropathy. However, I was on methadone for years and I did not feel the pain until I was on a low dose of methadone. That's when I started to take the Neurontin again."


"I started this pill when I was 22. I've been taking it for 3 years now and I'm very pleased with it. I was nervous about starting birth control because of all the side effects you hear about. But I have not gained weight, I don't have mood swings. Nothing negative. I had bad periods/cramps before and they are gone. I don't really get a period anymore. Which I'm happy with. It's worth trying if you want a low dose birth control and you have bad periods. Also there are coupons online so it's not so expensive. It was $25 a month. Now it's $25 for 3 months."


"Terazol 3 works for me every time especially if I have to take an antibiotic for a UTI. Diflucan does not always work. No side effects expect maybe the first day, I get a little slight burn but goes away pretty quickly and the medicine starts working immediately. After 48 hours I feel great, but take day 3 application and it feel 100% cured."


"I went to the ER yesterday thinking I was having a heart attack.  It seems (will be further explored) that my low level GERD for which I'd been taking 20mg omeprazole, eroded my esophagus and I had esophageal spasms - unbelievable painful.  Took the generic Protonix this morning and what a difference.  No side effects whatsoever, but it's early days.  Will see my primary and GI doc soon to delve deeper.  However, I couldn't believe the instant relief."


"I'm 29 and I've suffered from acne for some years and NOTHING worked. Last choice I had was to go to my dermatologist and he prescribed me Solodyn. He said it may take a month before it starts to work. I broke out a few times but at 4 weeks my face was clearing up. My face was clear for 8 days then I ran out.  Had to wait a week for pills to be delivered (had to enroll to get my pills for $20.00) and since I've been without the pills I only had two small pimples within 2 weeks. I got some more pills now and I love it. It's the best thing that ever happened to my face. I was prescribed with Ziana for the evening and Aczone for morning. My side effect on this was headache. And I got the 55mg."


"I have been on this birth control for about 7 months now. First 4 months were fine, didn't improve my heavy period or lessen the days I have my period (7). The 5th month I bled for 1 1/2 months, after I went through that I got the side effects. CONSTANT headache, super nauseous all the time, I have no energy whatsoever, tons of problems with my contact lenses, im dizzy all the time, lost partial vision in my right eye for about 1 day, I don't have a sex drive anymore. This is the worst birth control I've ever taken!!!"


"This has worked very well for my acne, nothing I have tried in 3 years has worked this well. However, I am an athlete and I'm out in the sun everyday and if this same thing applies to you, do not take this. It makes you very sensitive to the sun and you will be in so much pain, especially in your hands. If you start taking this and feel sensitive to hot and cold, and notice your hands turning red then stop using this immediately because it only gets worse."


"I was born with Spina Bifida L4-5 s1-2 along wt a myleomingeocole. My Birth issues were due to LowFolate. Through life I have struggled wt Depression always being told it was due to the Spina Bifida. I fought through a major depression my senior year in college. When I became employed following college and had insurance I sought counseling & medication taking imipramine. When Prozac became available I began it. After a decline in my health from a stoke at 33 My depression became worse requiring hospitalization. Five years ago I returned to my hometown & sought medical care from my high school friend. He tested me for L methyofolate deficiency. I was deficient he put me on Deplin 15mg wt Zoloft 100mg. I am finally emotionally healthy"


"58 year old male. Self-diagnosed Epiglottitis via google... all the classic symptoms (headache, bodyache, fever, inflamed upper throat -> actually area of epiglottis, painful swallowing, some difficulty breathing when trying to sleep)... and when I saw on a Saturday - that it could possibly be fatal (asphyxiation)... but treatable with antibiotics, I reached for the 1st antibiotic I saw listed for the condition (although do not have that reference handy.)
Cipro 500 mg, 2xday, 5 day course (expired 5 years ago, 2011)
12 hrs (after 1st dose) - fever gone
18 hrs - headache / body ache gone
24 hrs - epiglottis still inflamed, but less-so? pain swallowing
36 hrs - epiglottis less inflamed? less pain swallowing?
48 hrs - epiglottitis resolved!!!"


"Wish I did listen what others said after reviewing their experiences. Can't even open it and I don't think so I am dumb lol. So this is just in regard to their useless container. I also broke the container and applied to my kids nose which he woke me up in the middle of the night saying that his nose burn. Stay away this product but if you don't listen, be my hero to open the container as well as burn your nose."


"I have just started taking contrave and am on week two and will start week three tomorrow. So far I have gained back all the weight I lost before starting this medicine. I still eat the same foods I was eating before starting contrave. The only change I have is that when I do eat it makes my stomach feel extremely bloated after eating for about 30 minutes to 1 hour then I feel "normal" again. There is no boost of energy. I don't know if this is how this medication is supposed to work, but I am trying. I was hoping that for the price I would see results so far but unfortunately I am back at my uncomfortable stage again since gaining the 12 pounds I had lost already..."


"Got 3 tiny bumps size of grain of sand at opening of vagina 20 months ago, thought they were ingrown hairs, pinched off w tweezers. Month later had a lot of vigorous sex w bf, next day had about 6 bumps in same place. Went to clinic immedediately, Dr said they were genital warts caused by a form of HPV, I was devastated. Went to Gyno 3 wks later, warts spread, about 20, he biopsied a cluster. Tried apple cidar vinegar, it was very painful. Biopsy came back neg for HPV, so went to Dermitologist. He said warts too, prescribed Imiquimod 5% cream. Used it Mon Wed Fri. Seemed like it took forever & got welts on perineum, but warts were gone by 5 wks. Got 1 bump 3 months later, used cream. Haven't had any for 13 months, but my bf just developed them"


"Unfortunately. This Medication really took a turn for the worse on my acne. I was on it for only 7 weeks but I couldn't handle getting nauseous and bad acne anymore. It made my skin more red and I was taking it with Acanya the topical cream. My skin just wasn't accepting the antibiotic which was sad because it had such great reviews. If you are taking it, take it with food. I missed one meal and needed to take it and I was sick for hours and ever since every time I took it, I would get even more nauseous. You win some, you lose some."


"For everyone out there who is freaking out, scared to be pregnant, I FEEL YOU. After a little mishap with the boyfriend, I was super paranoid about buying the pill so ended up taking it about 68 hours after the initial incident (He didn't cum but we were scared). I was super anxious about if it would still effective but, 6 days after taking the pill, my period came! Thank god! My tracking system even said I was ovulating at the time which added to my worries, but my period did come about 4 days early thanks to Plan B. I also experienced very few symptoms, just a little bit of fatigue and acne. So for all the girls out there waiting, I don't know what your schedule is like but IT WILL COME!!! I can't tell you not worry but please try!"


"Mirena is an exceptional form of birth control I've had it since July 2010. I still suffer from side effects I have uncontrollable mood swings. I go in and out of depression. I have two periods a month now, one of them is light the other can be moderate to pretty heavy. The day of my insertion I started cramping so bad I was nauseated but was fine the next day about the only thing that has gotten better is that I don't have menstrual cramps any longer I have experienced weight gain and fluctuation but I've always struggled with my weight so I don't solely blame that on Mirena, as well as my acne its hasn't improved or gotten worse but Mirena is my preferred method of birth control, it works and I couldn't do the pill or the shot."


"I have been battling recurring Bacteria Vaginitis for over 2 years. I have tried everything even Lactobacilus Rhamnosus,Gr-1 and Lactobacillus Reuteri, RC -14

Which was proven to cure BV. It didn't work. BV is very annoying I decided to take Tinidazole. I was prescribed 500MG Tablets Take 4 tables by mouth today and 4 tables by mouth tomorrow.  8 pills. Today is the second day and I do not feel any burning. I pray that it is gone. The best relief in a very long time.  I was scared to take it because of excessive uses could cause health problems.  I tried Flagyl , Terconazole Vaginal Cream, Tea Tree Suppositories and Metronidazole Vaginal Gel and it did not heal me.  I hope BV is forever gone. I hope someone finds a natural cure soon."


"I never write reviews but figured this might help someone out. I HATED Lo loestrin fe . It made me super depressed and I gained 15 pounds on it . Not to mention I bled for two weeks straight during the second month of taking it. After I got off this pill I felt so much better.. This pill really was awful and messed with me more than a higher dose estrogen pill, would never recommend this"


"After attempting and failing AA over and over for one year, failing treatment four times, I decided that I had to investigate something other than AA.  No one EVER told me, including my counselor, that Campral was an alternative.  I have been on it for a month and the cravings are gone and I only THINK occasionally about alcohol, and then it is with ambivalence.  I wish I had know about this sooner.  Hats off to those that can stay sober in AA.  It was not for me.  I am in counseling and am doing better than I have in my life.  HAPPY!!"


"RA for 10 yrs, injecting 25mg of MTX for couple of years after having too many s/effects on oral MTX. Then getting flares and not well controlled on MTX so started on Humira, injected fortnightly and remaining on MTX. No major side effects. But not benefit. Nothing. Nada. No relief from symptoms at all. Rheumatologist took me off it and now probably going to start on Enbrel. Apparently I sit in the 1/3 of people for whom there is no benefit. Hoping Embrel will work because I'm over it. It's no life."


"Went into the ER for the stomach flu. I had been sick for 4 days without eating a thing. I was severely dehydrated and was fainting. They gave me I.V and a dissolve-able pill of Ondansetron (4mg). I was finally able to stop vomiting after 4 days. I still can't eat other than broth but thankfully the vomiting stopped."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"The taste was the worst part, followed by all the water. I mixed the first dose with white cherry powerade after reading the recommendations of some the reviews, and I wish I hadn't. That made it worse. I could hardly stomach it. My instructions said to drink it within 20 min, but I think it took three or four hours for me to finish 70% of it. I gave up on the rest and poured it back into the little bottle so I could use the water cup, and after my stomach calmed down attempted to drink the remainder. It was easier drinking it out of that little bottle since I couldn't smell it. The second morning dose mixed with plain water was much easier to swallow. Bowels were liquid fairly quick, though weren't clear until 2hr before procedure."


"I am 52 years old and have suffered from neuralgia mostly in my feet and legs.  It got so bad I could not fall asleep at night.  I take 50mg morning and night.  I read all the comments and reviews on this and other sites. They made it sound like a miracle drug and I agree. Finally I had some relief. I am having trouble with swelling and had some weight gain.  It has been worth it."


"Absolutely terrible experience on tirosint - landed in ER with chest pains, dizziness, extremely disoriented."


"I have never had a worse experience on a birth control before- but don't get me wrong, for some people this works! But for me, my moods were totally insane, completely up and down and I could not control my emotions. I felt constantly depressed and my sex drive basically disappeared. On top of that, I gained 15 pounds and COULD NOT LOSE IT. I was the heaviest I've ever been on this birth control. I really can't stress enough how much it affected me mentally though, it was intense and everyone around me had to go through my terrible mood swings and anger too. I personally could not recommend this to anyone because of the side affects I endured. I got the implant out 7 months later and lost the weight I had gained and started feeling better."


"Hey, I'm 18 and having a colonoscopy tomorrow. They put me on moviprep and it's working! Started off chasing it with some ginger ale bt after the first 8oz I was gagging. I bought some MELON POWERADE and it went down easy. Just add some ice and mix the moviprep in, and it went down like a charm. I still havnt had the second "installment" at 4am bt I'm sure it'll go down just as easy as the first dose. plain it tastes retched like this lemony salty gooey water but mix it up and you'll be fine."


"This is the most helpful website on the internet for me.  It is also has the best pill identifier on the web.  Thank you so much drugs.com."


"Well firstly I just wanted to say that I've had the best night of my life sitting here after popping two dulcolax - unaware of what's install for me. I took them at around half past midnight then came online and saw these reviews. I've been laughing my absolute head off for over an hour at all the comments. I'm partially scared, because after everyone claiming to have almost died, I'm now expecting the worst "


"Only been taking medication for a flare with my asthma. Have taken it for 4 days and am having terrible nightmares and been very shaky. Feel very anxious to."


"This is my first time having a yeast infection. I bought the Monistat 7 cream.My vaginal itching was so bad I just needed relief. The first night the Monistat really did not feel good. But after about 20 minutes the mild burning started to subside, and the next day I didn't have the intense itching all day. it was only when I wiped after going to the bathroom. Then I put the second application in, and the same burning happened but I expected it so it didn't catch me off guard, and the next day I had no irritation at all not even when I wipe. I just put the third application on, and I have some mild discomfort again but it's nothing I can't handle. My one complaint would be that the applicator should be rounded. It's uncomfortable to insert."


"I have had problems for years, with urine leakage/having to go to the bathroom a lot and not being able to hold it.  Last year, the doctor that I was seeing had suggested that I have surgery to correct the problem.  I would have had to be off work for 6 weeks.  I've been on Vesicare for just over a month and it's a lifesaver.  I started seeing results almost immediately. Now, instead of having to go to the bathroom every few hours (I drive a para-transit bus) and not being able to make it to the bathroom in time, I go maybe 4 times a day.  I would recommend it to anyone that was having problems with overactive bladder.  The coupon, that my pharmacist includes, also helps....thanks!  My husband says thanks to."


"So I had implanon for 3 years and loved it. I got it because my cramps would so bad I would have to leave school, and my periods were really heavy. For the first year, I had really irregular heavy periods, but after that my periods stopped all together and now I don't have one at all. After the implanon my doctor told me about nexplanon which is basically the same thing but it's not. I've had nexplanon for 1 year and have had no sex drive, terrible anxiety attacks, and have gained about 15 pounds. Getting it taken out ASAP"


"I have been on Lo Loestrin FE for about 8 months.  I was placed on Lo Loestrin due to excessive bleeding as a side effect to another medication.  My cycles  over the last 8 months have been on one month and off the next month, however this month it all changed.  The week my cycle should have come on, it failed to do so and this would have been my on again month.  There is absolutely no chance that I am pregnant.  I started my new pill pack and my cycle decided to come on the same day.  I am now into my second week of blue pills and my cycle is still on.I can't take my other medication during this time because it causes excessive bleeding and clots. Don't know what to do next."


"I thought Belviq was the answer to my prayers.  I was on it for a week everything was going great other than a headache the first few days and then boom urinary tract infection. So I got some antibiotics, stopped the Belviq to fully have time to heal.  I restarted the Belviq several days later and again urinary issues severe ones such as bladder leakage, burning, pain, frequent urination.  Terrible.  I have been back off Belviq now for a day and the symptoms have decreased tremendously.  I hope they go away completely."


"Fantastic medicine."


"Took this for a tooth abcess. Tooth ache went away but was replaced by other pains. Feels like every muscle on my body is sore especially the legs and lower back. Throwing up and also have diarrhea. Massive headache. The body ache is so bad I laid in bed crying, and I have a pretty high threshold for pain usually. I cannot seem to get out of bed and cannot find a comfortable position for my legs and back. Also just started having a fever of 99.4 degrees. I took this about 7 to 8 hours ago, not sure if I'd rather have the toothache or these side effects that's how bad this is. I've taken amoxicillin in the past and did not have any of these problems, not sure what changed.  (or maybe this is my body reaction to the abscess ?)"


"This product is amazing. Ever since I can remember I have been sweating profusely under my arms. I only wear black tops to try to hide the wetness so I never enjoy wearing different colors.  I use to go shopping and look at all the different color clothing and felt so bad I could not wear them I had to move on to something that will hide the wetness. At the age of 47 I went to my family doctor and I was sweating so bad I just came out and ask if there is something that could help me. I was given Hypercare and tried it that night and it burned and stung but the next day I did not sweat under my arms. I kept touching under my arms because I could not believe I was dry. I have been using it for several weeks now and I still burn and stings."


"I started Seasonique to cut down on periods, cramping and help with PMS. The bleeding (light) and cramping (mild) began the 2nd week I started Seasonique. Basically, I have been bleeding for (4) weeks straight (enough to have to wear a pad everyday). I called the Seasonique manufacturer and she told me to call my doctor. I had to beg my doctor to put me on Seasonique in the first place because of the good things I had heard about it. Also, I don't have insurance and had to go through a lot of red tape to get it. I guess I'll just stop taking it. Previously, my periods were getting heavier and PMS worse (I am 41). I'm not worried about getting pregnant, I just don't want to suffer. I took Loestrin 1.5/30 back in my 20's and had almost no periods and it worked great. I don't even know if it exists anymore. Now, my period is all screwed up (it used to come on the same day each month)."


"I have been constantly on pain medication for 6 years due to a wreaked back. I was on Hydrocodone 7.5 4x a day; and it work fine, but when you take the same meds no matter what it is over 6 years it doesn't work as well after a while. So I talked with my Doctor and He Dr. decided I needed to try  Hysingla 20mg, and assured me it would work great. Well after two weeks of sleepless nights and loss of work I had Had it!! This was the biggest waste of my money and time. Not only is this crap cost twice as much with my insurance, but it DOES NOT WORK! I understand why Doctors would want to try it; for fear of opiate abuse, but this is causing more and more people who are truly in need PAIN!!!"


"Lexpro is the best medication. I had no life befor Lexpro. I used to suffer for 8 years from anxiety and panick attacks. I was always scared from anything. The doctor asked me to try Lexpro I was so afriad of medications, I thought medications would never help me. I used think that I will help my self to stop thinking about it. I thought they were all thoughts in my mind and I have to change them I used to get panick attacks everday when I'm sleeping. I would recommend anyone to try this medication because this medication will safe your life if you have anxity I have been 10 mg for months then 15 for 2 months and 4 months for 20 Mg and am still taking it. And I will never stop taking it"


"Worked great on my lower back pain!"


"Awful. Yes this medication did clear up my cough, BUT the side effects were awful! I was extremely jittery, lethargic, anxious, and then became nauseous as well. I would not take this medication again."


"Was born with Hep B. Now Iam in my early 40. Started the viread in 2007 ( 9 years now)."


"Works great for symptoms, BUT causes sinus problems, including drainage and stuffiness."


"It made my symptoms abate, but had an extremely unpleasant fast, pounding heart beat, after 2 doses, so I stopped taking it."


"I've been on the patch for about 5 years now and love it. I never had many problems with it. I didn't gain weight but I typically will get a pimple or 2 the week before my period is supposed to start. I do get a slight skin irritation where I put it on. Only a little itchy and no big deal. I wear mine on my stomach and switch sides to help irritation. I don't think it hurts that bad to take off it's like pulling off a bandaid. I have only had 1 fall off and I was swimming every day for a week when it happened. I do notice I am more emotional (and slightly bitchy) while I'm on my period but I put the new one on and I'm fine. definitely would recommend!"


"I had a stiff neck due to an abscess on my neck which was quite painful. My Dr recommended me Clindamycin antibiotics. Two days into the dose the antibiotics kicked in and I could see the abscess drying up and forming a scab. At the same time my skin underneath was healing. The infection cleared away after 7 days of dosage and my neck was back to normal."


"Treximet is awesome.  When I get a migraine, I can take it and it's gone in 20-30 mins.  It is very expensive but it works great."


"I have tried every SSRI except luvox and this is the only one that did anything. However it takes at least a month to work.  However I went out of country and had my carotid veins widened and this extra blood flow has taken away all mental health issues or need for drugs..."


"I was in the DEEPEST pit of depression. I felt that it was hormonal. Had labs drawn and was shown to be in menopause. Had a hysterectomy which left me with one ovary. The depression started this year in March and spiralled out of control. I was seriously deciding whether or not to stick around not because I didn't want to live, but the mental pain was too much. I noticed in a study of women that were treated successfully for severe hormonal depression using premarin and mirtazipine. Within 24 hours the depression was GONE GONE GONE! I believe it is mostly the premarin because ADs take longer than that to work. I want to start a campaign for the horses that are being treated to poorly. Why can't we get this from pg. humans and pay them?"


"I have been on Arava for three years now.  I have not had any adverse side effects.  Every so often my thumb hurts and I have to use a pain cream but that is my only complaint."


"I didn't notice a big difference on Ablify. I feel more level headed but also I feel more indecisive, dizzy and restlessness. I was on 10 mg for 3 months and the restlessness was so bad I couldn't sit still."


"52 years old and was having problems keeping an erection or getting hard enough for intercourse, for about 3 years, although I could have a partial erection.  Doctor gave me 5mg Cialis daily and it works like magic.  I find it lasts about 36 hours.  I am harder than I have been in years and wake up with a really strong erection.  I have had zero bad side effects.  Before if could get it up for sex, I was definitely done for the day after one orgasm and sometimes the next day couldn't get hard at all.  Now I can go twice or three times in one day, if only I could keep the wife that interested!"


"So I took this on Febuary 21 after the condom broke unfortunately! I am not ready for kids at all I just started college and I immediately took this maybe 45 minutes later, I had absolutely no side effects so I thought maybe it wouldn't work for me but sure enough I started my period on 3/2 one day late but I did!!"


"I am a 20 year old female, one of the youngest patients my doctor has ever treated! Thankfully being pregnant helped me detect it! I'm on my 3rd week of treatment with Zepatier. The first 2 weeks have been fine with a few headaches here and there but now I'm in the 3rd week I've become really ill. I'm not 100% sure it's from the medication but I can't think of anything else it could be and nobody else is ill. I have a really sore throats and dry mouth, my joints hurt and I just have no energy! Luckily I've not been sick but I'm on day 2 of this illness so it could go anywhere! I'm going to speak to my doctor on Monday if I'm no better and keep you updated but I will keep on my medication so I can fight this!"


"Epiduo cleared my skin in a week! A bit of dryness but that was expected.

Stubborn under the skin pimples that I had for months went away within a few days"


"I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia when I was 25.  Over the years, it kept getting worse and worse.  It was beginning to interfere with my life.  I had a very poor quality of life.  I finally after suffering for over a year, I decided I needed real help.  I had been on many other pain medications, but Nucynta ER was different.  The day I got my prescription filled, and took it that night, I woke up a changed person.  I'm not sure exactly how long I'd suffered but, Nucynta ER has given me my life back.  My depression and anxiety are non-existent.  I feel awesome!"


"I'm a 18 year old female, my entire life I've always been overweight and I wasn't able to lose it, it didn't bother me until I gained 40 pounds in less than a year due to being on birth control. I went from 175 lbs to 215, that's when being overweight caught up to me. I wasn't noticing how much the way I looked changed. Until I went clothes shopping and I couldn't fit into a size 16. That was when I went to my doctor and he recommended Phentermine, It has been almost 3 months and so far I've seen nothing but positive results, I lost 31 ponds so far and still going! I bought a size 13 mini skirt, it was too wide! I haven't fit into a size 11 since I was 15. I strongly recommend it, because of it I smile every time I look in the mirror now."


"A good choice just to help. Withdrawal from drink are not as bad as so many people make out. If you really want this, you will do anything to be clean. I'm sober 6 years."


"I had unprotected sex on May 28th. He ejaculated outside, but because we did it a couple of times, I freaked out. I took Opcicon One Step 4-6 hours later and felt the side effects immediately. I was slightly nauseous, fatigue, had lower abdomen cramps and bloated the first week. One week later (June 4th) I bled for 4 days, spotty with dark blood. I continued feeling bloated, indigestion, stomach cramps, sharp/dull pain in nipples, and extreme mood swings from stress and hormones the entire month of June and the first week of July. My period for July was late so I took over 10 pregnancy tests (all negative) over the course of 1 month but I finally got it today! It's heavier than usual and I didn't even feel it coming but I'm not complaining!"


"I have a nine year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of six. We tried Focalin first and it made him extremely weepy. A month later we tried Vyvanse and had a good experience with it for three years. There was a major rebound effect but we felt lucky to have some relief from symptoms for the hours that we did and dealt with the negatives. We moved from CA to a high altitude state and his meds went haywire. We tried Strattera for two months and he had a stable mood but zero focus. We started Concerta two weeks ago and are extremely happy. We aren't dealing with an afternoon rebound!!!! He is pleasant. He can focus. We are hopeful that the good will continue. I suggest trying this drug or another one if you aren't 100% satisfied."


"Helped my cough from a cold when nothing else would. I'd give it an A."


"I have fibromyalgia so I wake up in pain this allows me to rest. "


"Used fenugreek to promote breast milk production. Worked wonders! The only side effect: I smelled like maple syrup, which was not bad."


"Out of the 15 years I have taken birth control this one has been my favorite. It made me have regular light periods and toned down my mood swings. Didn't gain any weight and never got any pimples. I'm extremely sad my new insurance doesn't cover it anymore and I am devastated. I am now on the hunt for a new bc and have had no luck with one that responds well with my body."


"I'm starting my 3rd week of harvoni, I don't know when I got hep c I am 50 years old.  Ok the first week every thing went smooth till about the 6th day then I started getting head aches and dizziness .  Then my anger and my temper has been going off the charts but I will trade that any day to get this virus out of me, for 8 years its been a nightmare its got so bad I could not walk to the mail box with out  being tired so as I said I will be so glad to get rid of hep c"


"I am on risperidone for 2,5 years. It seems to be OK for its main purpose - I haven't had any hallucinations since I started it. However I be been leading a very balanced and calm life without any major stresses which seemed to be the main triggers of my psychoepisodes in the past. But! I've gained 25 pounds for two years and I have never been overweight in my life. Plus, over the time I developed a very disturbing hunger that never stops even after I eat lots. I feel full when my stomach is literally full and stretched. But after an hour I feel hungry again. In, addition to that stomach pains not too sure if its caused by excessive eating or a side effect on its own. Other minor side effects are muscle pains, nightmares and memory loss."


"I was on drug for about 6 months and had no side effects besides pain during drug injection.  My plaque psoriasis completely disappeared within the first 6 weeks and continued to do so until about 6 months later.  No rhyme or reason, but it stopped working and I'm in the WORST FLAIR of my life.  I've never had any issues with my hands or feet, but now that's my troubled spots.  My hands and feet are severely dry and peeling and the pain and itch is horrific.  I'm using all the medicated ointments and creams that my Dermatologist has prescribed, along with a new biologic Stelara, and nothing has stopped the flair.  I wrap my feet in Saran Wrap to help hold the moisture and medication in, and do the same with my hands with gloves.  HELP!"


"Got a positive test result text, went to get treatment that same afternoon with my partner. Both given 4 azithromycin tablets (1000mg) to take at once. Since taking them both of us have had nausea, stomach cramps, stomachs making funny gurgling noises and diarrhoea. This started roughly 2 hours after taking. Hoping they will pass soon, feeling sick is the worst :("


"The MYLAN brand 5% is useless! Waste of money. It does not stick to fresh cleaned skin with rubbing alcohol first, it does not stay on to provide medicine even if taped on outside edges and it's plastic! Bad for skin. I'm going to change pharmacies to avoid using this,brand again or cough up cash for my reg. Brand. I would not depend on this. Seriously it does not stick for 2 mins."


"This is a miracle drug. I've been on Qsymia a year now. I went from 189 down to 152.  I'm a fairly active 60 yr. old female but I don't diet or exercise.  I don't have time. I know, I know, I Don't wanna hear it, it's just the way it is. I've had no side effects. With my coupon and insurance I've paid $50.00 a month. I can tell you I was eating well above that :(.  I love this med. With summer coming I anticipating losing probably another 10 pounds."


"I started using micronor because I heard it lacked estrogen and I heard it was a healthier method of birth control. I'm surprised by all the poor reviews because I had absolutely no problem with this pill. I'm 5"4 and 120 pounds, and I never work out. I had no weight gain, no depression/moodiness, no lowered Lobito, etc. So don't get scared off by the reviews, everybody's different. I combined this medication with a condom, because I've heard its common to get pregnant on this pill. For that reason I'm ending my use this month (after 8-9 months) and switching to the combined pill Alesse, because I wanna try condomless sex with my partner. Give it a try :) you can always stop using it if you have issues."


"I have severe muscle spasms and muscle pain due to spinal conditions and neuropathy. This medication has given me more releif than I have had in a very long time. I do get headaches sometimes when I take it. Well worth the releif it gives."


"My first full month down. I have had severe headaches.My acne is worse then it's been in years and it's itchy."


"Another fail.  I had the opposite side effects as most people though.  I was drained.  I was the opposite of constipated.  I got chills/goosebumps, but painful ones.  I had some sweats, but mostly painful goosebumps.  I already feel like crap with depression.  I don't need another medicine to make me feel worse.  Cymbalta had a similar effect on me.  I was sick and drained.  Effexor didn't have that issue, just some nausea and I did feel energized, but it would take me 10 minutes to urinate.  Fetzima was my 20th antidepressant.  I am looking into a clinical trial of ECT and Ketamine.  I am over those useless medicines.  I can't believe this garbage retails for 400/mo.  I got it at no cost with the savings card for the first month."


"I got my Implanon inserted in May of 2010. I also thought it would be the better choice for me because I wouldn't have to worry about taking a pill everyday. The doctor tells you that it will take your body the first 6 months to get used to the Implanon and "figure out what it wants to do with your body". 9 months later, I am among the percentage that has the negative side effects. I haven't stopped bleeding since May. I will be off of it for 1 or 2 days, but then it starts again. The blood flow is regular. I also noticed that I began to get headaches, back pain, abnormally irritable, feet swelling, and constant acne breakouts. In the end, abstinence had become my form of birth control. So I got it taken out and I'm on the pill."


"I must say I am so happy I found this site. It is comforting kowing I am not the only one that feels like they have been lite on fire as soon as this stuff hits my vagina! I have used the 7 day course before and I have to say this is the worst I have ever felt. Burning and itching from inside! The only suggestion I really have is to freeze a water bottle before hand and put it between your legs. It really does help sooth and take your mind off the mindless burning and itching until it's tolerable!"


"I am currently on Subutex and have been for almost 2 years. Like many others have said it is a great medicine to be on if you really want to quit your habits. It can be a long process for some and for others it may take not long at all. Some people use it for pain management. But I myself have done good on this medicine. It's been such a long road for me like I'm sure it has for the rest of you. I am now finally getting down to such a low amount and soon should be free from Subutex. I know my addiction will always be there but with the right help I can stay clean!"


"I took one 20mg pill. It works, I slept better than I had in years, sleep quality better than anything I had ever taken before. The problem was the next day. I was so sedated that I literally couldn't think or remember words. I felt nauseous all day and that night I almost fainted after eating dinner.

I didn't take the pill the next night and couldn't sleep at all. I had to take a double dose of benzos, melatonin and an Aleve because I was so achy. The next evening I went out with friends and had a few drinks. I was acting aggressively, obnoxious and completely out of character.

I hope they come up with a better version of this drug. I'm sad I can't take it due to side effects."


"Twenty years ago (in my mid thirties) I began to suffer from excruciating headaches.  My doctor put me on progesterone cream, and there was some improvement.  He thought that PMS was a contributing factor.  I had a cardiac arrest  when I was 38.  Nothing was found to be wrong with my heart, but I was going through an emotional crisis at the time.  The cardiologist put me on atenolol (25 mg/day; I now take 50 mg/day).  I was put on the atenolol to keep my blood pressure down and keep my heart from beating too fast in emotional situations.  The upside to all this is that I have not had but a couple of migraines in 20 years, and none since the dose was increased to 50 mg."


"I have been taking Buspar for 2 months and have definitely noticed I am more relaxed and less reactive and upset in stressful situations. Prior to Buspar I had taken Xanax as needed for anxiety but it made me extremely hungry I would eat so much (and even worse-not remember) that it just gave me more anxiety from all the weight gain. I am only taking Buspar now and I take 7.5 mg x 3 daily. I am able to function on this medication and not feel like a zombie. I feel very relaxed and I am starting to enjoy life!"


"I've been dealing with severe to moderate acne for almost 13 years now (I'm currently 23 yrs old). I've been waiting for puberty to chill  out and stop breaking me out, but it hasn't so I decided to see a derm about my options. she prescribed me doxy and it worked FABULOUSLY!! I took the first pill that night, went to bed and when I woke up ALL of my acne was gone!!13 years of horrible acne and over night it was gone! for 3 days I took it 2x a day like I was told, but I decided since it was working so well i only wanted to take it once a day considering doxy is a strong antibiotic and I didnt want my body to get such a strong dose for 2 weeks. As soon as I finsihed the acne came back, with a vengence. I'm going to look into accutane"


"I was bleeding heavily for 8 mth non stop! Please don't use this method! It is absolutely horrible & ruined my life. Had major CRAMPS, clumps & clumps of blood, wasted so much $$ buying thick diapers & tampons 'cause I was bleeding that much! Initially they put me on BC Pills to stop the bleeding but b/c I requested really low dosage it didn't do its job. I stopped taking it thinking it would mess me up even more b/c I'm putting more hormones in my body. I was under the impression it would go away eventually but after 7 months of bleeding, I finally went to see a gynecologist & she gave me higher dosage birth control pills to stop the bleeding! After a month of being on the pills, it finally STOPPED! THANK GOD! Miserable frm Jan16 to Aug16"


"Best anti anxiety medication by far. It's Exactly like a Xanax + Valium combination. You get the potency, you get the long half life, you get the great muscle relaxing properties, you also get the best Maintnance Benzo, best for long term use . Etc etc. I tried Ativan, 7/10 rating. Valium, 8/10 rating, and Xanax, 6.5/10 rating. I finally got introduced to Klonopin, and I found exactly what I was looking for. 10/10!"


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"Using Pradaxa, rather new, only a month.  However, taking two pills a day rather than needle-testing is so much easier.  The only side effect is a slight weight gain."


"I have been on Vimpat for 2 months now. Like many others, I have been on just about everything! After a week on the Vimpat I was no longer having partial seizures but after about a month, reaching my titrated level of 200mg twice a day. I started noticing weight gain, numbness in my mouth and throat, almost a numb feeling on my skin and a weird overall feeling, all these side effects ended after about a 1/2 hour. It is great to not have the seizures each day and to only be on one medicine while my doctor keeps reassuring me that they will fade with time. I just hope they do because I have to make sure I do not have anything I need to do after taking my dose. I had to fight like crazy for my insurance to cover the medication at $1954/ month."


"I went to the doctor for a regular checkup and I told my doctor I had heavy bleeding and she prescribed me Tri-Nessa I started to take the pill and instantly felt horrible, headaches,worse cramps than ever and it's running my life. after my period ended I am still taking Tri-Nessa and it is horrible I bleed every day I have not had a break. I have to wear panty liners because I spot everyday. I have been on the drug for 2 months.slwo my period was only 5 days before I started taking the pill and now I'm about 2 weeks long I won't stop bleeding.the pill made me gain 2 pounds so far and my butt and breast have enlarged. but the medcine is not for me I would rather just live with regular heavy periods"


"I've been on this birth control for almost two years now. I started bleeding a week after it was inserted and have not stopped since. I've been bleeding for a year and 8 months straight now. Some days it's light and others it's extremely heavy. Planning on getting it removed this month."


"I have 3 children my youngest being 3 months old, my husband planned for a vasectomy in February so in the mean time I had Skyla placed just a month ago. Worse pain I have ever felt and I had natural labor before, I spotted for a week then it stopped , then these unusual cramps started where I would have to stop what ever I was doing and breathe throu the pain, it was awful. I made an appointment with my OB to check it out and a week before it The pains stopped so I cancelled it. Today was my month check up to make sure the IUD was placed correctly still, well it moved and I have to have it surgically removed , I would not recommend this to anyone not even my worse enemy."


"Gained 60 lbs in under 9 months while taking this."


"I went on the 300 XL version for about 1.5 years when I was in College. It improved my motivation/concentration/energy/mood, but I had hallucinations. Also, I did have a few severe major depressive episodes while taking it but my rebound back to "normal" was quick. I stopped taking the medicine for about a year- turned into the most severe episode of depression. When I went back on it, started at 150mg SR - no problemw, then back on the 300 XL and had terrible anxiety/agitation. Switched to 200SR- it's perfect. I'm not as moody/mopey/feeling sorry for myself. I don't spend hours on the couch. The fog is gone but I think I will ask my Doctor if I can take 2 x day- my fatigue/concentration are getting worse. Overall, great medication."


"I didn't want to deal with the inconvenience of a 7 day treatment which has worked so well for me before, so I decided to try the ovule. I cried first, when it got beyond tears I used a icepack. I ended up in the ER and they had to apply a numbing agent in addition to giving me an injection for the internal relief. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!"


"I have been on the combo type of birth control since I was 16. I started with the ortho lo (the basic one in movies in the round case), Yaz came out and I switched to that, I was so tired of remembering to take a pill everyday, during my yearly pap my OBGYN told me about the patch I used it for a few years and I never gained weight on the pill or ring but for some reason the patch did make me gain some weight, I was always worried I put in the wrong spot and it wasn't going to work, taking it off weekly hurt like an extra strong bandaid and left purple gluey sticky stuff I had to scrub off with alcohol. After those years I was put on the ring. My weight went back to normal, I have no pain, Insert 3 weeks, period, insert again. So easy! Love it!"


"Limited improvement after 6 months, developed bad rash and MD refused to continue medication."


"My husband just turned 60 and started having some erectile dysfunction issues. He's doctor recommend Cialis. I want to shout from a mountain top how wonderful it is.  My husband is back and we are both generally much happier."


"Works wonders for my Skeletal Muscles and the horrible painful 24/7 spasms in my pelvis/spine area.  Even better than Baclofen or Flexeril.

I was taking Vicodin for the pain, Doc re-evaluated me and suggested this.  This works 20x better for relieving my condition and pain... and the best part is it does not make me feel high, loopy, drowsy, or much of anything but sweet sweet relief.

Forgot to take them on a two week vacation (had been on Robaxin for 2 months).. No withdrawal, no craving, nothing... Of course the painful spasms returned, but hey, it was my own fault.

No more opiates for this guy, I'm a Robaxin man now."


"I was originally prescribed this for Major Depressive Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. At 20mg it didn't help at all, but once raised to 40mg and combined with an anti-psychotic (to prevent manic episodes) it worked well for 5 - 6 months.

Unfortunately it stopped working completely, quite out of the blue, and neither myself, other half or medical professionals could figure out why. It was a shame as  I had virtually no side-effects on this medication, just some 'bruxing' (teeth grinding) at night, but not to the point where my jaw ached or anything."


"My experience was this. I was practically dying. My body was giving up. My blood pressure was 205. Pre-diabetic. LDL off-the-charts. I had joint pain, could not concentrate, acid reflex, headaches constantly to migraines, could not sleep, in dead of winter I was always too hot, would walk outside at 2am in shorts just to cool down, snoring, could not get any complete rest, and many more. I found this YT site from a Dr. William Davies, Wheat Belly. I instantly decided to quit eating ALL wheat and grains. You will be happy you did. Then I went on Phentermine 37.5mg. I was 315. Since 1/15 to 5/12, I have lost 60 pounds. I'm still losing. You will find out that you need to drink lots of water because it will be difficult to urinate."


"I took Accutane back in 2002, at that time I had been struggling with juvenile acne to severe cystic acne for a long time (11 years old). I was 28 when I started taking this. It changed my life, no more heavy makeup, no more hiding my face, no more painful breakouts.
I had no side effects, nor do I have any side effects now. My acne never came back 9 years later. Some people do not have side effects to this medication and if monitored correctly it is safe and it can change your life. "


"I experience cold sores 3-4 times a year. I'd run out of my prescription acyclovir which works the best for me. Walgreens only had the pump dispensed available. The product worked fairly well, but the pump dispenses 3-4 times the amount needed. It's very expensive, so too much uncontrolled wasted product!!"


"I love Implanon! I had mine placed 5 months ago. I had no period or spotting at all for the first two months. Then, I began spotting lightly every other day or so. 90% of the time, the spotting is so light, there is no need for a panty liner. It is a small, small price to pay for freedom! I absolutely love not having to worry about remembering a pill, getting refills, taking it on time, etc. As a medical student, I already have enough to remember. I am glad my birth control isn't one of them anymore! The only downside (and it is a very small one) is the huge bruise you get the week after it is placed. Not a big deal in most cases, but a little weird when your employer asks about it and asks if you are "having problems at home." Otherwise, 100% pleased."


"I've been taking this pill on and off for a while now. I say about a year. And until I read everyone else's review I've notice why I was moody for a while. Depression was bad I always thought my boyfriend didn't want me. My sex drive went up. I think my over all attitude was kind of trashy. Even if things were going ok the brighter side wouldn't make my day. I like it because I'm never questioning if I'm pregnant but it's best not to miss any pills where you have to take more then one at once because I became really sick...Hours of constant up chucking. I didn't notice no weight issues."


"I got the shot to control my bleeding and cramps from fibroids, so I thought...however, this has been the worst decision ever.  I have had heavy bleeding and tons of blood clots.  I only took the shot once and won't be getting it again.  Also, it has increased the acne of my face,  I'm suffering with severe depression, and my sex drive is gone.  Lastly, this keeps me from wanting to have sex anymore because it's embarrassing...who wants to have sex with a blood hound!  I feel incredibly stupid because I normally do my research but I let the doctor talk me into it as she claimed it was the best option due to my challenge with high blood pressure.  This was the worst decision ever and I won't be getting it again. I'm stuck riding it out!!"


"Pharmacy started giving me this drug arbitrarily when they switched to CVS. First month didn't like it- was itchy for no reason, frequent headaches that wouldn't go away. Pharmacy tech told me "it can take up to 3 months to get used to it" and no offer to switch. Over 4 months I gained 15 pounds, had a headache almost every other day, extreme bloating and distention, fatigue, dizziness, indigestion, hazy vision and problems with my contacts. I have been on many kinds of bc pills over the years and this is by far the worst ever. It did what it was supposed to and kept me from getting pregnant or I would have given a lower score. I couldn't take it any more- there was no "getting used to" it. I switched. Do NOT TAKE THIS PILL."


"I've suffered with bad migraines as far back as I can remember and finally after 52 years they got so severe I ended up in hospital. A new doctor took my history and decided to try Depakote (500mg) for 2 weeks and then in 2 weeks double the dose. I started with the 500mg and never had to double the dose. This July 2nd 09 it will have been 2 years without any kind of headache. Not even a little one. THANKS Depakote."


"Doctors just give it out like cough medicine.  I have a from of muscular distrophy , lupron almost killed me and the doctors did not know what to do.  11 years later I am still having side effects from the synthetic hormone.  doctors should realize that one size does not fit all."


"Great for long-term dosing times. No euphoric effects after approximately 5 to 10 days. Has had roughly 50 years of testing and the "do and don'ts" are well known."


"I have been taking this birthcontrol since I was 15 (I am now 20), had terrible, terrible acne, bad periods and vicious mood swings prior to the medication. After I started taking it my acne disappeared with in 3 days, my periods were so much better. I notice if I stop taking it I gain a crazy amount of weight and my acne instantly comes back. My mood swings and depression may have gotten worse but it was due to other mental illness stuff. I have PCOS and this helps tremendously. I stopped taking it and took another one for a while and it made things so much worse. I had to go back on this one to have regular periods and feel okay. The first week after the sugar pills are literal hell sometimes, mimics pregnancy to a T but it gets better."


"I am 20 years old. I've had moderate acne since I was 13.  I've never had completely clear skin since that age. I needed to get on birth control and I was a bit nervous about the side effects. I chose Yaz because the claims said it would help clear acne. When I started my first pack my breast became sore and I was slightly nauseous. Nothing seemed to happen with my skin. By my second pack I started to break out, I wasn't sure if it was the birth control or just me. The nausea went away. By the fourth pack the breakout was at its worst. I was very frustrated and wanted to quit the birth control. But by the end of my fourth pack I noticed the acne was clearing. I am now on my fifth month with only a couple small pimples and my hopes are high!"


"I was diagnosed with  bipolar manic depressive , acute anxiety, depression, ocd , borderline personality, and post traumatic stress syndrome, when I was 21... postpartum depression triggered something, I was constantly agitated and angry, and sad,  .I would wake up angry, and cry allll day...my Dr prescribed me 20 mg zyprexa and I swear to you I was terrified,  that it would take 4 to 6 weeks to really work (I didn't have 4 to 6 weeks to wait , I felt...) I was nearly over the edge completely, constantly thinking suicide, I took my first dose of zyprexa and the very next morning I woke up wonderful!!! I still get upset , but not like before, this medicine was truly a miracle for me"


"I started Wellbutrin 5 days ago. The first night I felt like my heart was racing and pounding but it went away the next day. Then at work for the past 2 days I have been sweating excessivley and getting the feeling that I need to sit. Last night after taking the medication for 5 days I had the feeling that my head weighed a 1000 pounds and I just felt so dizzy, lightheaded, and weak I could barely walk right. I went to lay down to sleep and all of a sudden I couldn't swallow and was gasping for air. It was so scary. I just couldn't catch my breath. I could feel my throat closing up. I was rushed to E.R and they found I was having an allergic reaction to it."


"I'm 71 years old and have congestive heart failure.  I had a massive heart attack 21 years ago.  I have taken 50 mg of Cozaar and 100 mg of Coreg daily since each has been available, with no side effects.  Initially my LVEF was about 20.  It is now about 30-35.  My blood pressure runs about 98/66.  I have had no remodeling.  My heart has stayed at the upper limit of normal size all this time.  I feel I owe my life to these two medicines."


"Female, 43, 270.  After reading many reviews on this site I was very nervous about starting Contrave.  I have been battling my weight for as long as I can remember.  Recently I hit my highest point when I went on a medication for depression and anxiety.  I started the week of April 17 with a low carb diet as well.  1 week later I am down 9 pounds!!  I haven't really had any of the side effects that some people talk about.  I did have a very bad migraine one day (never get), but other than that nothing I can't deal with.  At this point, I am willing to try anything.  Today, I start the 1 pill morning, 1 pill evening regimen.  I am hoping with the increased dosage, I will still feel ok.  I'm praying that this will help."


"This has helped me tremendously. No face pain at all having Trigeminal Disorder. The pain can make you crazy. No pain pills helped at all. Take 450 mg every night and go right to sleep. Slept in a chair for 6 weeks keeping my head up and not being able to lay down in my bed to sleep. Cried every night with pain. Feel a little drowsy, fatigued and weakness some days but I'd rather deal with that instead of the pain. It's been two months now and I feel so much better. Good luck to all."


"I use Dextrostat for adult ADHD and have found it to be very effective in controlling my symptoms without any adverse effects."


"Its been  8 hours I took the second dose and  I feel no different, my throat started hurting more after I took it  the first time and horrible acidic stomach pain after the second dose.  I am not sure if I should wait until the 24 hours.. but so far I'm not liking this medicine."


"I'm on my first week of this pill and let me tell you, I'm really considering just to stop taking it. I have been so depressed and emotional the past few days I feel like there is nothing to look forward to in life. Also I spot every day and it yes so annoying because I want to wear my "nice underwear" but can't and I really don't want to wear a pad all the time. I know my body is getting used to it so I will try my best to continue it. Everyone is different and I hope that they are having a lot better experiences with it than I."


"I've been on the pill a couple months now and love it. No weight gain, it has cleared up my skin, prevented pregnancy, regulated and lightened my periods. My only compliant is that I have no appetite at all and I'm constantly thirsty, which is annoying. Other than that, nothing but a positive experience all around and my skin has never looked more flawless!"


"Extremely effective. Takes several weeks for your body to adjust to the flushing side effect. It will eventually go away."