"I have been on Lamotrigine for 3 months for treatment on Rapid Cycling Bipolar II.  I'm currently on 150 mg. This medicine has been amazing.  I tried Wellbutrin - which made me full of rage and even violent and Abilify - which made me excessively more impulsive (gambling, drinking, smoking - all of which I would normally not do).
Lamotrigine has been a God-send.  The cycling has slowed to a near halt.  I have a few mild down cycles, but they are few and far between and subside quickly.  I have been able to concentrate better.  It has even had the pleasant side-effect of helping to reduce my anxiety. The only negative side effects for me are nausea for the first few days and intense headaches for the first week after increased dosages."


"I have had nexplanon for almost a month now and I am experiencing sharp pain shooting up my arm into my left breast. It is also burning my arm. Every now and again it will stick out my arm and it looks like a knot in my arm. If my shirt touches it the wrong way it will start hurting really bad. I got it put in on Sept 15 and I have started bleeding 7 times since I have had it"


"Based on results of a urine culture, I was put on this medication.  I have taken 4 pills.  While at work today, my tongue was feeling like I just took a big bite of piping hot pizza.  The burning feeling was quite intense and  I had not eaten anything that might have caused this.  I also had numbness of my lips.  The last pill I took was at 7:30 am and I still have intense burning and a bit of numbness.  I was puzzled and decided to look up side effects of this new medication because it was the only thing newly exposed to my body.  Since these problems were listed in your side effects listing, I will immediately discontinue using it."


"I'm 21, 5'8 and about 225.So far, I feel very on the fence about this pill. I've only been taking it for 11 days. I started the pack on the first Sunday of my period as directed and I haven't stopped bleeding. The flow is light, but I've still experienced some cramps and fatigue. Extreme cramping is why I started this pill. So far I haven't had that many side effects, um..moodiness a little, anxiety and irritability. But none more than I've experienced in the past. No irregular leg pain or stomach issues. Slight nausea maybe 20 minutes prior time for me to take my pill. I'm taking mine at 1 pm everyday. Sex drive HAS decreased. And my skin is fine, no acne. My breasts however are swollen, but not tender."


"I've been on every ADHD medication under the sun. After heavily abusing adderall and lying to my doctors, I broke out in a huge body rash that went all the way up to my face. I didn't like the way adderall made me feel. Like a zombie. I was wide awake, felt euphoric, but I didn't do anything. I just sat there for hours chainsmoking while on my phone. I decided to try straterra. I love it! It does everything adderall did minus the tweaky stimulant effect. And, I can't abuse it :) my adhd is under control,  my depression disappeared, and I feel like myself again."


"I'd be lying if I said this was the first time I've taken Plan B due to a sexy time slip up.  In fact, it's the third. The first was 10 years ago (when it wasn't OTC and 2 pills). The most recent was Dec 18th, which, by the the was ovulation day, I didn't realize until after the fact. I took Plan B maybe two hours afterwards.  Over the weekend I was super fatigued and crampy as well.  The following week I felt fine.  My period was to come on New Years Eve, that Monday the cramps started back up on Tuesday I was spotting.  On NYE my period started and ended on the 4th.  Today, I noticed a little bit of spotting, but I've had that happen before with Plan B. So, not preggers and SO is finally calling about a vasectomy."


"I have been on kolonopin for almost a year now & it has been an absolute life saver! I had horrible panic attacks, scared to drive, couldn't even go shopping without getting dizzy and anxious.  Anxiety has taken over my life, the panic attacks are so scary I thought I was going to die. I'm very greatful to have this medicine.  I've heard of problems with dependency but I don't know what I'd do without it, I'm also on zoloft & I feel like I have my life back!"


"Took a 50 mg last night before bedtime for the 1st time. Woke up like a zombie, my top lip numb, in a fog, soda taste metallic. I can't function on this medicine. I function better with migraines. I am a receptionist, and about to fall asleep at my desk."


"I have had an erratic sleep schedule since the end of January of this year.  I had been taking trazodone and it just wasn't working anymore.  I talked to my Dr.  She suggested Sonata.  I was desperate for a good nights sleep.  I took 1 last night. I believe it is a good idea to relax before you take it.  I slept for 3 to 4 hours. But still felt the calming effect of it and went right back to bed.  Not a full nights,  but hey,  it was better.  I think if we sit and wait for a pill to kick it,  it makes us tense.  I'm going to continue on.  I believe in a weeks time,  I will have a pattern back.  Don't give up so easily after 1 night.  Give it a chance.  "


"I have only been on this medication for 3 weeks. Already I am an emotional mess. I'm exhausted all the time. Not to mention me and my husband were having sex almost everyday. My first week on it I didn't even want him to touch me. He said I seem detached. We tried I cant even get turned on. No sex drive what so ever. For the sake of my relationship and my sanity I have decided to stop taking it..."


"Since the age of 11 I suffered with cystic acne and later in life I had cysts on my face, chest, back and breasts, and inner thighs. Constant blood and drainage of pus was a regular everyday event for me. After being prescribed Accutane my life changed. Nothing had ever worked. I used every soap, cream and antibiotic known to man with no results whatsoever. My acne went away and stayed away. It was like a miracle! Later in life I was put on the generic form and was not pleased at all. It did nothing."


"Very positive experience.

I had previously used depo shots, so I knew going in that I would not have any harsh side effects. No headaches, spotting, weight gain or anything of that nature. Just a tiny dot scar where they inserted it.

The entire process was quick and painless (I went to a very upscale and reputable establishment)."


"Works better for stiffness and rigidity than tremors.  I do see some minor leg swelling bu the benefits far outweigh any side effects."


"I have been using this drug for 5 days. I have pneumonia and bronchitis. My cough is better and I am beginning to cough up mucus. My only problem is that I am very tired and want to sleep a lot. I have 5 more days and we will see."


"It helped with the pain but every few months the doctor would have to increase the dose for me to have relief.  Bad side it caused weight gain."


"I'm back on my journey. I started belviq Jan 3, 2017 start weight 372.4 I weight in every Monday week 1 down 11.4lb to 361,week 2  354 down 7lb,week 3 weigh in Monday morning will post up date.This comes from the HEART, before I drank so much coke it was shameful and ate how I wanted.  I had to change my way of thinking about food. I count calories like a mathematician, the loose it app is my holy grail. I know this is a journey.  Thank goodness  for the weight that will to come off. Don't give up under any measure."


"I was prescribed 20 mg of Cymbalta three days ago.  The agonizing pain in my knees is virtually gone. Not kidding! All the negative posts almost made me quit. Don't give up. I was offended that my doctor prescribed this medication as it is an antidepressant. I convinced myself I wasn't suffering depression I was suffering from chronic pain. Come on people! Who, if you are in chronic pain isn't depressed? I couldn't do anything anymore. I couldn't get out in the garden, couldn't cook for my family, couldn't walk up or down stairs without leaning on the rails. I know it's too soon to tell but I know it is doing what ever it's suppose to do in my brain to cut out the pain."


"Aderrall has really helped me stay alert and concentrate, as I have chronic pain issues which leave me sleepy and unfocused.  I have the energy to enjoy life again.  I do have difficulty sleeping, and also since I do not take XR can "crush" it  if I forget my second dose. I have noticed it makes me most irritable and difficult to be around.  This side effect seems to have waned over time, but I am still occasionally cranky when it wears off."


"I'm a 39 year old female and started taking this medicine a little over a year ago. It took a good month before I started feeling like myself again. I've been on and off antidepressants since the age of 18 and this is one of the better ones. I hope to stay on this for a long time, even though I am trying to get pregnant and was told by Psychiatrist and OBGYN that I need to stop taking it during the 2nd trimester because it's a category C drug. Like any other antidepressant, if you miss a dose, you WILL feel withdrawal symptoms. For me that means gastrointestinal problems and tiredness. Also, it is VERY expensive; my insurance doesn't cover. "


"A soon as I took it I started having blurry images, I couldn't breathe and everything turned for the worse. I feel like everything that surrounds me are circling or rolling."


"Gave me diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, stomach cramps, and even some numbness in tongue/face. Worse than the cough. Never again."


"I take Probenecid twice daily and have for over 15yrs.  It's rare to have a gout attack, maybe a mild one once per year.  I haven't had a disabling attack since I started taking it."


"Love it...I use the product once a week..."


"I don't understand why this medication is not doing one thing for me? I know it works for everyone and yet for me, I just don't feel anything except that I want to smoke. I have cheated a little but I am trying. I think I would be just as good trying to quit on my own. I am disappointed because I was so excited to get this medication finally."


"Claritin-D is the only thing that helps my husband this time of the year.  He takes the 24 hour pills."


"My experience with Dilaudid is Amazing,  I have Severe Chronic Pain due to an Autonomic Dysfunction called Dysautonomia, I have tried MANY MANY other pain meds. even had nerve blocks & injections but nothing worked. I would recommend Dilaudid to Anyone experiencing severe pain because it works 100% (at least for me it did but then again everyone is different)"


"I took Viagra 50mg for several years and it was fantastic.  Then insurance company changed coverage and would only pay for Cialis.  Followed the Dr and drug company instruction to cut 20mg in half and use that. Two hours later, and with the proper "motivation" it wasn't kicking in.  Didn't kick in until the next morning, and I'm not 100% sure it was the pill.  Bottom line, Cialis seems to kick in at unpredictable times, while viagra was a guarantee 60-90 minute fun time"


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"This medication caused my eyes to swell, sacks like fluid under each one, dried my skin all around both eyes and caused redness. After 3 days my eyes started to itch. Returned to the doctor after 2 days and was told to use cold compresses and Benadryl for 5 days. It has been four days and the swelling and dry skin is still around the eyes."


"The depo shot is very effective. I started it because any other birth control I tried to use I either gained weight, became moody, or had a period for a very long stretch of time. My doctor suggested this and it has worked very well. I used to have 10-14 day periods that were very heavy and I had severe cramps. With the depo shot, I have very light, 2 day periods. The only bad thing I can say is that my periods are very irregular. But in all honesty, for two days all I have to wear is a panty liner and I have no cramps. I would highly suggest this to people who are looking for a lighter, cramp free menstral cycle."


"I love this kind of Xopenex its great works for me  No any Side effect cause Tremor, shaking, nervous, heart race, etc. thats much better than altboutel..  Keep this for a great for people suffer asthma!  Stars 10!"


"I took this 2 hours after the condom broke, I got my period only 1 day late. I'm very happy with this product. the first few days I was drowsy and bloated but it got better."


"I went to the doctor a week ago and I was told that I had upper respiratory infection (3rd one this year) so she gave me the usual antibiotic, phenergan with codeine cough medicine, and a antihistamine/decongestion medicine.  After a week of taking this still not feeling better. So I went back and she gave me a different antibiotic and the Tussionex cough medicine.  The cough medicine has allowed me to sleep most of the night but when I take it I am completely knocked out and loopy.  Still cough periodically but nothing like I was without it.  Even with insurance this medicine was $50 for 4 ounces but it's worth it!  I've taken it before and really helps. Just waiting for the other medicines to do their jobs!"


"I've been on this for 3 months (before that, I was on Orsythia for 6 months, but my ob-gyn switched me over for some reason). Since starting Sronyx, I've noticed my acne has gotten worse, but I've had an increased sex drive, lost weight, and my periods are very light and short! I would recommend it."


"My dentist used Benzocaine gel/ointment to numb my gum prior to dental filling.   Within half an hour, my tongue, cheek,gum,lip,   complete side of face had swollen to painful gigantic proportions. I had to attend hospital as an emergency arranged by dentist , to see a max.facial consultant who had to prescribe an anti-histamine.   The swelling took well over a week to gradually subside to normal, but completely ruined my 65th family birthday party, a few days after, as I could barely speak and could have no photos taken !!!    I now check every medical spray or ointment/cream to ensure I am not using this chemical......"


"These reviews have confirmed what I've been thinking for a few months now. I've been waking up at 3 am like clock work, I'm irritated at the smallest things, gained 20 lbs and just feel down all the time. I was on Effexor and Zoloft for years until they stopped working for me so my Dr tried me on Viibryd.  Worst move ever. I want to beat my fists against everything and everyone.  Going to see him next week and demanding to be changed to something else."


"Today, thanks to Hypercare, I am wearing a teal colored silky shirt with NO sweating.  I am so happy that this product has changed my life and my wardrobe.  I went shopping with my husband this weekend and bought all form-fitting, colored shirts.  Sure it itches for a little while after applying, but it is so worth it.  I followed the directions of applying 3 nights in a row, and now am able to just use it once per week and I am dry as a bone.  Amazing what a difference not sweating all day makes."


"I was diagnosed with mild bipolar disorder, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety.  Most of my adult life I had insomnia.  I use Seroquel 50 mg once a day and Celexa.  The Seroquel stopped the racing thoughts, generalized anxiety, allows me to sleep well at night, and I'm able to think things through rationally.  Seroquel is the best medicine for me. I love it. I used to only take it at night as I would fall asleep immediately, but now I'm able to take it during the day."


"I%u2019ve been on the Depo shot since for over 2 years & it works very well with me. I have 3 CONS 1) I have gained 20 lbs. in the past 2 years. 2) It%u2019s not good for your bones & I have scoliosis so that worries me. 3) If you decide to get off of Depo it may take up to a year to get pregnant. I am looking into other methods of BC so when I do decide I am ready I don%u2019t have to wait a year.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS: I have spotting, & sometimes cramps, once every 3 months near the time for my next shot. Way better than having a period every month. Also a lower sex drive and it is difficult for me lubricate myself during sex but not a problem for me or my boyfriend.
PROS are I don%u2019t have headaches or mood swings. I have had anxiety & depression before I got the shot so I do not think the shot causes my anxiety or depression.
I think this a great method of BC. But everyone is different & experiences it differently."


"Update so I started taking this on May 19th, 5ft tall and 250 pounds. I felt dizzy my first three days and ate very little.  I try to eat less than 1200 calories a day. Some days I'm still hungry though. It hasn't even been a month and today I weigh 224. That's 26 pounds in 27 days almost a pound a day with no exercise. The results for me have been amazing. I do have trouble sleeping so I usually take the pill earlier in the morning. I take a whole one a day. I also have had severe dry mouth mainly the last 3 days but I'm also taking a water pill."


"I've been on Celexa now for about 2 months for anxiety. It really helps for the anxiety but I have trouble falling asleep. When I do fall asleep I have long vivid dreams all night. Very weird dreams."


"Been on Victoza since August. Nausea first 2 or 3 weeks, that has ended. Have lost 12 lbs and morning blood sugars are approx 120. Has tremendously minimized appetite. Now I eat to live instead of living to eat. Waiting for bigger and better things (more weight loss and coming off all other medicines). Read before to eat bread or crackers for the eggy taste or breath...it absorbs the acid in the stomach. Good information for me."


"So I have read several posts and here is my response. This is my second time on Buspar and I was prescribed 7.5. I didn't like the dizzy feeling and I had trouble focusing so I cut my dose in half. Broke the pills. After very light dizziness with the 3.1 dose I am feeling good. I know the doctor prescribed one dosage but if you continue to feel sick after a few days just lower your dose and start from there. You're going to feel weird for the first few days anyways as your body adjusts. The Meds work great. In the beginning when I was getting upset I could feel the medicine trigger something to keep me calm. The more I tried to get upset or was experiencing anxiety, the more weird I felt it's been 2 weeks now.."


"I have been taking 15 mg Remeron (lately just 7.5mg) for about 5 to 6 weeks primarily to help with insomnia since I was taking Ambien previously for 2 months and couldn't get any more of it and wanted to stop taking. The first few days the drug produced intense somnolence, lack of motor skills and impaired abilities. However, this went away after 3 days or so. It helped with sleep the first 2 to 3 weeks producing noticeable sedative effects but that has stopped since week 3. I have been a bit lazy as of late and also have gained 8-10 pound; the drug makes me crave carbs.  I may stop taking the drug once my second prescription runs out due to the laziness and it no longer helps put me to sleep. I wake up very groggily still."


"I've been on Phentermine for 3 weeks now. I started off weighing 231 lbs. Now, I'm down to 214 lbs. I've not experienced the side effects reported. I have an active job which zaps my energy, which may be why my sleeping habits have not changed. However, I can say that I've been more productive at work, and on the weekends, I have about a 2 mile jog's worth of energy to burn."


"The nausea hit within 20 minutes or so.  I kept trying to vomit in the toilet, but just dry heaving.  I was  crying at the same time and my poor cat was standing near me crying, too.   I was sick for hours and really thought about calling an ambulance.  I laid down with a blanket and was shivering.  This has been the worst experience I have ever had with a prescription drug.  I feel so bad I will not be able to take my other meds tonight.  I am afraid I will throw them up."


"This medicine had bad side effect for me. I have been on this Janumet 50/1000 mg for over one year now. I was taking it one time a day.  It make me dizzy, nausea, vomiting after every meal, or whenever I ate something and night sweat. I used to weigh 230 lbs. at 5'10" wearing size 16 clothes. Now I weigh 175 lbs. wearing size 12 clothes. I had to get all new clothes. In one week I can lose 10 to 15 lbs. and still losing because I can not keep my food down.the Dr has me to come for followup appointment every 4 months. I informed my Dr. of the problem. He was amazed to see the weigh lose. I had aged 20 years. My hair had fell out. My skin was scaly not moisture and smooth.  He told me instead of taking the Janumet everyday, take it every other day."


"I am completely amazed! I am 30 years old and am just now able to wear any colors or fabrics. I have spent years embarrassed and trying to hide the sweat rings under my arms. I feel like a new person and am so happy that this product works."


"I was on a chemotherapy for neurofibromatosis type 1 and it made me very sick and this prevented the nausea and vomiting without side effect and swiftly."


"This is my second month on 10mg daily Brintellix. I'll start by saying that I'm 18 and suffer with major depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, and PTSD. I take this everyday along with 50mg vyvanse to help with my ADHD. I have to say that the combination of these medications has helped me tremendously in just the month that I've added brintellix. I no longer have panic attacks daily, I don't cry all the time anymore, I don't feel hopeless or isolated, I don't feel negative constantly anymore, & I honestly feel like I'm more of myself again. The only issue I have is that I vomit daily, my nausea can get intense, & some days I tend to lay around more than usual. The vomiting can get really bad for me, however. It worries me sometimes."


"I have Bipolar 1 Disorder. Paxil is great! Mainly used for Depression also PTSD and anxiety. I take 40 mg a day for last 4 or so years. Caution do not abruptly stop Paxil if you've been on it for 2 months or more. Severe body shocks happen during withdrawal. They feel like electrical impulses throughout the body. My brain gets "heavy" and "dizzy" and I can't stop it or concentrate on anything. I have gone off Paxil and have been to the ER for withdrawal. The shocks are the worst and unbearable for me. 4 days without Paxil I begin to get these "shocks" I take my Paxil daily, try not to skip doses and I recommend you do the same. Doctors have told me it is one of the worst withdrawals comparable to heroin withdrawals. Taper Taper Taper!"


"Very effective."


"I've had the side effects of nausea, diarrhea and low sex drive. Even so, it has helped improve my mood and reduced my anxiety. The side effects have decreased in the past few weeks but at first were bothersome.

Largest complaint is the copay! Our cost is $122 after insurance! Outrageous. I probably wont be able to afford it for long. Sad because I finally found something that was working."


"I switched from taking Gildes to Junel, I really liked this pill, my migraines that I usually get on the day of my period went away!! Plus I wouldn't get as moody as before so I knew this pill was the one for me HOWEVER I realized my body was producing more hormones (according to a blood test) that can maybe cause me to get Thyroid Symptom so I immediately stopped taking any kinds of birth control to avoid any disease:/ I didn't know birth control could lead to other complications :/"


"I was prescribed this medication for GAD.......what a bad DR!! This does not help anxiety it only makes me dizzy and slur my speech. Terrible medicine."


"I'm seeing so many negative reviews, and I understand everyone's bodies react differently, but I have ZERO complaints about this pill! I've been on it for almost a year now (was put on for heavy/painful periods and acne) and it solved all of my menstrual problems! I have not had a period since starting this pill which has been great for me considering how bad they were prior. my acne has cleared, I haven't had mood swings/weight gain etc! I couldn't be happier! 10/10!"


"I am late 60s with a demanding casual lover so absolutely need my best pal to work well. Unfortunately he began to let me down a year or so ago so on a friend's recommendation I got online prescription for Levitra. Amazing results, hard as a rock after about 45 minutes, and long-lasting as well. Even better, 3-4 times a night. She loves it, so do I."


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"Just completed 6 months on this.  I had very heavy horrible periods with no pills at all.  First 3-4 weeks on this had some bleeding but it has completely stopped since, even when I was supposed to get period, did not get much of anything.  Contact lenses are killing me, vision is not the same.  Very very tired ALL the time. No energy. No sex drive.  Get weird pains in legs all the time."


"This product  is terrible !!! Took it for 1month . Nothing at all . My doctor is writing me a new product  this week . The taste is terrible . May be  my chemistry  but no good."


"I could cry now! This is my 2nd implanon.1st wa out in 9 months due to mood swings and feeling sooo low all of the time. I cannot use combined pill due to familt history of cardiac problems and migraine myself. The POP makes me bleed constantly without a break and I ended up anaemic using the coil (IUD). Decided last year to give the implanon another go just in case it was a one off bad experience....6 months in and I has gain 20lbs and feel horrific. Anxiety++ depression++ stress++ weight++ Making an appointment to have Implanon removed. Only plus to Implanon for me is that I don't have any periods. That's the only plus. Insertion and removal is easy having done it once before. Lack of periods is great. Never again"


"Like others, initially it was great. I suffer from flushing moreso than Rosacea and it brought my skin tone back to "normal" colors, but the rebound is just too much for me.  It feels like I fell asleep in the sun after the medication wears off and is almost more embarrassing than my flushing condition.  I look great when I apply it initially, but I'm saddened by the rebound :/"


"It's a good drug if you can maintain your weight while on it. For some reason it really makes you hungry. It also makes you sleepy but has helped my Bipolar disorder well."


"I started Phentermine 37.5 on Sunday June 19th 2016 as prescribed by my dr. I take 1 pill 20 mins before my breakfast. So far no side effects at all, took my 3rd dose today. Starting weight on 06/19/2016 was 218 still same weight this morning, so we will see. Hoping to reach a goal of 175 by Nov. That's 9 lbs a month, so we will see!!! I'll update in 2 weeks"


"I love this pill, I never get my period and every month experience very little cramping. However, the company offer a rebate and the customer service never calls back nor do I get my rebate.  "


"I had a kidney transplant and Bactrim was prescribed as part of my meds to allay any infections. I'm middle aged and have suffered from acne for years. To my surprise, my acne cleared! A bonus!"


"I've been on Nuvaring for 3 years, can't imagine going back to pills that made me feel crazy. I honestly forget I have it in and have had zero problems from day 1."


"I was prescribed Amitriptyline for herniated disc and nerve pain.  I took 10mg every night for over a year.  Having had regular physio I made good progress and decided to come off them to see if I still needed them.  Also my teeth were suffering from constant dry mouth and my hair was falling out at an alarming rate.  Both symptoms stopped within 2 weeks of coming off them however 3 weeks in the nerve pain has returned.  I can't decide if going back on them is worth losing my teeth and hair for !  Also due to its sleep inducing properties it can for some be very addictive, I certainly have as good a quality of sleep as I did."


"I am 35 and I have suffered from acne and other hormonal problems for the last 9 years.  I was on allese before that and had minimal break outs.  When I was pregnant, both times my skin was flawless which indicated that it was definitely hormones.  I have not had any success clearing acne using topical, washes or any other specialized skin treatments.  I have been on yaz for nearly a week and am already seeing great improvements in my skin.  I wonder if it works for acne when the cause is truely hormonal.  I don’t think this is all in my head because others have noticed my clearing skin too.  I do work out regularly and eat pretty well so don’t know if that helps.I will update as time progresses."


"I initially took Cimzia as part of a clinical trial.  During the trial, we received a full dose (400 mg) every 2 weeks but, once it was available on the market, the dose was only 400 mg every 4 weeks (or 200 mg every 2 weeks).  The medicine wore off before the 4 weeks was up, so I switched to Humira, which worked much better.  Now that I've had rare side effects to Humira (and already failed Remicade), I've had to switch back to Cimzia.  It is only working for about a week and a half of the four weeks (at 400 mg).  I hope to find another alternative, as this isn't worth it."


"I started having daily migraines Sept. 2014. Topiramax (can't spell anymore). from primary MD.
No improvement. Saw neurologist Dec. 2014. started on Zonisamide. 50mg. built up to 150mg.
was having about 28 migraines pre meds. Decreased to about 22. for a few months. Then decreased to 14-18 per mo. summer of 2015. Took Pt. end of summer and headaches increased to upper 20s again. MRI done in summer showed Spinal Stenosis but no severe enough to warrant surgery. Dosage of Zonisamide increased to 250 mg. did not help so Neuro. decreased it back to 150mg.  pain became more severe and every day. At present am on 200 mg. and to go up to 250 mg. next week. Still with migraines every day. Getting 2nd set of spinal injections with steroids tomorrow."


"I have emotional regulation issues, and birth control usually causes serious problems - this one has been a dream. Cleared up my acne, made my boobs a full cup size bigger, no weight gain, increased libido, no issues with mood swings. Seriously. Now I just have to petition my insurance to cover it since the samples have run out =("


"Have taken only for two days but seems to have helped. Have a L4 L5 problem and after a recent flair up this was prescribed. Seems to have helped to speed recovery."


"A small dose of Catapres will stop the onset of a migraine, if taken before the pain gets really bad. It can also speed up the relief when taken with a pain-killer."


"Contacted MRSA and received Bactrim for 14 days and cleared.
Three years later contacted cellulitus from a wound not taken care of by me. Bactrim took care of it.  Dangerous conditions cured with Bactrim."


"I had the implanon inserted Dec '09 and haven't had any problems with it so far. When I got my first cycle after having it inserted, it lasted like two days and I spotted for about a week and a half following that. I've had no weight gain, crazy mood swings or changes to my sex drive, so the spotting is my only complaint. Otherwise it's been great and it's nice not having to worry about taking a pill everyday."


"This is a wonderful medicine.  It worked really well on the most stubborn fungal infection I've ever had. I had tried everything on the market and nothing would work until this.  I'm not going to lie, this stuff burns like crazy.  You will scream and cry because it burns that bad for about 10 minutes. Stick with it and you will get rid of the infection.  After about the 4th day it quit burning when I used it - and finally, I got rid of the infection. It's expensive even with insurance but well worth the cost. They gave me a coupon to use and it brought the cost down to about $35."


"I have had awful foot pain for over 10 years and have tried many medicines.  My Doctor suggested Mobic and it did wonders for my pain. I have been on it 5 days now and can not believe the difference it has made.  I can now walk without shuffling around because of pain. Side effects are mild for now. I have light headache from time to time and ear pressure. Hope that improves. I take 7.5 twice a day since 15 seemed to make side effects worse. A nice surprise everytime I get up to walk and feel little or no pain."


"I have taken this pill for two years now.  I was originally put on it, because of a polyp.  The polyp decreased dramatically.  I have had no side effects minus minor spotting.  My mood has increased dramatically right before and during my period.  I used to have really bad cramps when I would get my period; however, that is practically non-existent now."


"This medicine really changed my life. I just recently switched to zaleplon and to be honest I feel very hypnotic/high when I take two doses of it. I love the feeling but these pills are addictive so do not take more then your doctor prescribed."


"My provider prescribed me Saxenda today only to find out
that my insurance will not cover it. I called the pharmacy
and they told me it would cost $1500.00! I live in the USA.
"


"I have had terrible experiences with different pills in the past (25 lb weight gain in a month, loss of sex drive completely - it hurt to have sex because I couldn't get wet, mood swings) so I decided to not take the pill any more and rely on withdrawal. Needless to say, that was stupid and a huge pregnancy scare later, my boyfriend and I decided it'd be best for me to take something. I was very careful as to which one I would start taking because if I had to deal with those side effects again I would be miserable. After one month, I am quite happy with Lutera. I have had no side effects that have lasted more than a day. My weight is stabilized and I feel great. It can't hurt to try, as everybody will react differently to the pill."


"I've had IBS D for as long as I can remember, Viberzi has fixed that.  I'm living a normal life. I can now go out and just enjoy the day without having to worry about my stomach. So thankful."


"I just started this about 2 months ago. I got it from Planned Parenthood after my abortion. They assured me I would not get pregnant on this pill after the first 7 days. I had a little nausea, and I do have fatigue, but my acne has been getting better. However, I just spent the last 5 weeks thinking I was pregnant due to changes in my breasts: veiny, areola enlargement, and literally they feel like two saggy water balloons instead of more firm like normal! This confused me as I've only had this happen to my breasts when I was pregnant! It's not going away and I am worried. I keep testing but my test says I'm not pregnant. I really don't like how they feel or look and I'm not sure what to do about it. If I didn't have that I'd be happy!"


"My doctor switched me to Tramadol after Tylenol 3 started losing effectiveness. I was on Ty 3 for years, after four lumbar surgeries, two fusions, continued pain...  taking 3-4, 50 mg. Tramadol/day, trying to keep it at three. Not pain free, but at least bearable. Unless/until it wears off.

I have joint pain, my elbows hurt. OW. Pretty sure it's caused by the drug, but right now, dealing with it."


"I started taking this medicine for depression and adult ADD like symptoms. I did not notice any side effects at all in the beginning, very easy to start taking.  However, after taking it for about two months, I noticed I was very easily aggravated and overreacted to little things like crazy!  Very emotional, crying, deep emotional pain.  I did not wean off, I just stopped taking it because I didn't feel like "me". No adverse reaction in stopping for me although I don't recommend stopping cold turkey for others.  Only plus was reduced appetite and increased libido!"


"I've just started and yes while I do feel something I have yet to make a full decision on if it works. My issue is focus, hard to focus on life in general , can't pay attention long enough to learn which really hurts at work.

I was taking Naboline and Marijuana which helped perfectly. For whatever reason my dr wants me to try something else . My questions is if something g works why put me on something that might work ?

But I'm willing to try. The first three days I have felt similar effects but not to the extent that the other drugs help. I feel a bit more irritated with people , my hearing is more sensitive and my appetite is gone."


"I was on venlafaxine for 4 months.  I decided to discontinue use due to its side effects (just couldn't handle weight gain,  laziness anymore). My GP had me start taking bupropion 75mg 2x a day and quit venlafaxine cold turkey.  It worked decently as a bridge to fight the nasty withdrawals from ven. Yes,  I had crazy brain zaps for a whole week. The first week it gave me a few Manic episodes,  anxiety and energy. The next week,  today i am feeling very depressed!!! I had a crying spell in front of my girlfriend for no reason.  Iam embarrassed and I lashed out at her.  Have to make it to Friday to switch to fluoxetine and hope it'll change.  God bless!!"


"Update! I have been on Belviq for 3 weeks and I have lost 9lbs! I am ecstatic and so happy this is working for me! Next weigh in is Feb 2nd! I will update then! There is a light at the end of the tunnel!"


"I've been taking Klonopin for several years, but slowly building up a tolerance.  Doc suggested trying mirtazapine.  Made me very groggy the first night, and I fell asleep quickly.  However, I woke several times during the night, and only ended up getting 3-4 hours of sleep (and felt very groggy the next day).  I might be experiencing some withdrawal from the Klonopin).  Hard to know, but sleep has only gotten worse since the first night, so will likely try something else."


"I'm not going to lie... getting the Mirena put in was uncomfortable. Fortunately, the procedure only lasted a minute or two. I have always had really bad cramping and nausea during my period, and getting the Mirena felt like the first and the worst day of my period. Fortunately, I didn't feel like that for very long, maybe the rest of the day. It's only been a couple of days but I already feel better than when I was using the Nuvaring. That could just be relief though. I read a lot of these reviews before I got it and I was definitely scared to go through with it, but I did and it was fine! I'll review again after it's been in for a while... but to those looking to get it, don't be scared off by these reviews."


"After the IUD was inserted I felt some mild cramping and was spotting for a couple of hours. Its only been a week and I have had bad cramps and I have been light headed almost everyday since the insertion. Besides the cramping Skyla does its job!"


"Ok, I went on it obviously to prevent pregnancy but also to help with my painful periods. Pack one, I had breakthrough bleeding about two weeks after my normal period (pre BC) with no withdrawal bleed. I had extreme headaches, nausea, and anxiety. Pack two, same side effects but had a normal withdrawal bleed. Pack three, the side effects went away and my withdrawal bleed was less than normal. Super easy to care for. Pack four, my withdrawal bleed was abnormal. It lasted the entire four days of brown pulls but it itself was brown and not red. Pack five's withdrawal bleed started out brown and ended like a normal period. Color and all. My anxiety was so bad about pack five that I took two pregnancy tests just to rule out the weirdness."


"This is the only treatment I found that made me feel like a normal human being again!"


"Did not help with acne, in fact, may have made it worse"


"Tried this medication after Zoloft caused me to have a partial manic episode. Very impressed with the results.  I feel very clear headed and emotionally stable. Less anxious as well.  No side effects after three months"


"I have been on this medication for over 4 years. I changed to Celexa during that time for a short time but soon had to get back on it. It is true that if you go off it you won't be pleasant to deal with. You become irritable and emotional sort of like the way you were before you started the medication. Overall it really works and I have suffered from depression since my teens."


"My son is 14 and has tourettes and adhd. He was put on Intuitiv and it has helped with his focus and his tics. At first he was extremely tired, but after taking it for a bit that part is not as bad. The teacher noticed a big improvement. Luckily there have been no other side effects. We started at 1mg and are now on 3 mg. It is my sons choice whether he wants to be on meds or not. He had chose to go off for a bit in the summer and then once back in school he wasn't doing so great so he chose to go back on it. It really helps with the tics."


"Worked for 2 nights then seemed to make my insomnia worse. Hypotension and dry mouth were bad."


"If Celebrex ever falls to the legislative chopping block I will be the first in line in Washington to keep Celebrex available.

If I had to eliminate all but one of the fifteen (I don't believe it myself) medications I am currently taking then the keeper would be Celebrex.

I've suffered from chronic pain and fatigue for over fifteen years now. After going through the roster of pain killers Celebrex was like a godsend. Instead of a massive area of pain that ran through my head, down through my neck and into my shoulder blades and upper arms I found that I had half a dozen distinct areas of pain consistent with the areas of damage from accidents and injuries.

I have no side effects with the two 200mg taken twelve hours apart."


"I've had Skyla for 4 weeks now. Yes insertion is very uncomfortable but it is worth it. I only had cramps the first 3 days after insertion and yes those were uncomfortable too but they stopped. I spotted for about a week after insertion and I have not had any bleeding since. I also have noticed a serious improvement in lubrication (I was on nuvaring) so sex is more enjoyable. Overall, I would recommend! Also, my boyfriend cannot feel the string and I can't tell it's there."


"I have been on Nexplanon for about a year now. At the very beginning I had huge food cravings. I did not have a period for about 2 months. Then for about a month it started to regulate but it was very heavy. It has been 5 months now and my period has not stopped. I've also gained weight even though I'm incredibly active. I went from 135 to 148 now. My mood swings are insane! I have severe anxiety and depression. Overall Nexplanon is doing its job and I am definitely not pregnant but there are huge side effects of using this implant. I do not recommend it."


"I have been using xiidra for about two weeks and am very happy so far. I previously used restasis and am definitely having better results with xiidra. I was advised to put pressure on the inside corner of my eye for about 20 seconds after application to eliminate any aftertaste which works for me. I do experience burning but it subsides within minutes. My eyes are less red and more hydrated. I agree with other reviewers the plastic applicator is stiff but I manage to get the first drop out easily and the second one after giving the applicator a good shake (once pointing tip down) to move the remaining drops to the tip so it can come out easily.  My only complaint now is the exorbitant cost! Thankfully my first month was free."


"I was on Tramadol for 4+ years, then not tapered and put on Nucynta for a weak and it wasn't great. So pain doctor put me on Butrans 5 and I'm not really sure if it is working. I feel kinda yucky but is it because of the stopping of the 2 other medications so close together and no tapering? I have sneezing and a few other symptoms going into day 3 of the patch. I'm just not sure."


"Background: 18 year old, 5"4, 115 pounds and works out regularly. Overall I think it is good. I've always had clear skin so acne wasn't a problem at all. PROS: super light periods that only last about 5 days (sometimes so light I can't even put a tampon in), no weight gain, no acne, no pregnancies lol. CONS: discharge (fair-quite significant amount), back aches and sometimes I get moderate-severe headaches. Overall I would recommend this form of BC. One thing I did notice: I don't get my period until 4 days after I finish the birth control packs, is that normal? Considering some people get it at the same time every month and/or the day after they finish the pills."


"I've been using Advair 250/50 for about 7 years. I developed asthma after several respiratory infections. After months of having no energy and wheezing and coughing, the doctor finally confirmed asthma. I started on 4 puffs per day for a week, and then went down to 2 per day. In the summer, I can often get away with only 1 puff per day. In the winter I usually need 2. The main symptom I get if my asthma is not fully controlled is a gurgling sensation in my lungs. With Advair my asthma symptoms have mostly disappeared. It's a really effective medication."


"I have been on Seroquel for over 5 years, with varying doses ranging from 50 mg/day to 400 mg/day, for treatment resistent depression initially and bipolar disorder II recently, and it's been a gift from God. It doesn't cause the terrible inner restlessness that older antipsychotics or newer ones like Geodon, Risperdal, and Latuda produce, and it's effective against bipolar depression. I would give it a 10, but the side effects can be hard to deal with (drowsiness, tachycardia, BP changes)."


"Well I have been on this drug since 2009.  I do not know I had an issue until I had a seizure after coming out of the shower.  I had all kinds of tests, and then went to a sleep lab.  There they said I never entered into REM.  So I was totally sleep deprived. I was put on .5mg and it did the trick.  I had the real dream and restless leg syndrome where my wife was scared of me.  I would yell kick and literally act my dream out and I would wake up exhausted.  Since 2009 I'm getting roughly 6 hr of sleep a night.  It is awesome.  Still have some nights, once a month depending on stress.  I travel internationally and my sleep schedule is messed up so I'm sure it doesn't help.  But it has worked for me thus far."


"I am 18 years old and weigh about 120 pounds. I got in the Depo-Provera shot July 2013. When I went to get the shot the nurse told me I may have no weight gain or cravings. She also told me to take 1200 calcium everyday. The day after I got the shot I felt like I had the flu the whole day was miserable. As the first month was bad. My body ached & I felt sick to my stomach about every week.. The second month I was sick about 3 days a week with my body hurting & sick to my stomach. I also lost my urge to eat.  Throughout the 3 months I was moody my friends & family couldn't stand to be around me. I gained maybe 2 pounds. "


"Please don't use the monistat 3 day ovules.  I actually have hives inside my vagina because of this product.  The area is swollen, covered with hives, incredibly itchy, it burns and hurts.  The doctor misdiagnosed me with genital warts.  Can you imagine?  I've had the same partner for 27 years.  We do not have an std.  All I had was a yeast infection and used the ovules.  Please don't put yourself through this.  Get the diflucan.  I'm now on benadryl every 4 hours."


"I'm a 25 year old female and I suffered terrible acne for a long time, then it went away for a few years. Suddenly back in September 2016 I started to break out again in those painful cysts around my jawline, where I had never broke out before. Spiro helped me many years before so I started taking it again. First week 25 mg and then 50 mg. Had the notorious "Initial Breakout" but after that cleared up (took 2 months) I've been good ever since! It's nice not waking up each morning to find new painful cysts under my chin! Love it. It has caused some dizziness but I'll take that over a pimply, painful face any day. Be patient, this drug takes a while. Worth it though."


"First off, it really works. First two weeks were great - zero appetite and no side effects. But this week I've been so sick I can hardly do anything - nausea, headache, diarrhea, slight fever, chills. Not sure if it's the medicine, but going on day 4 of feeling like this, I'm worried that it is :-( Had anyone else had anything similar after feeling fine to start? I'm down about 8 lbs and would love to stay on the medication, but not sure I can if this "sickness" is a result of the medication."


"the first night I had a severe headache and very bad nightmares. I even googled if this was a side effect and I saw it was."


"Shrunk lymph glands in back of neck first week of taking 3 capsules a day second week swollen glands in armpit are gone minor side effects ."


"I take Methotrexate weekly 25mg and have found that taking Benadryl at dose and 12 and 24hrs after my weekly dose help reduce the nausea"


"On January 21, the condom broke. My boyfriend purchased it the next day. I took the pill about 18 hours later. Immediately I started to experience side effects like headaches, cramps & body aches. After a week my side effects was light cramping & mild headaches. I got my period today ! My period usually comes round the first week of every month; So im a couple days late. I never been so happy to be in so much pain. I normally have bad cramps so this is nothing new. Be patient & dont stress."


"For years I never had a regular period. Sometimes they would even be 6 months apart. With a busy lifestyle it is extremely hard to prepare for periods when it is unpredictable when they will be. With Yaz I have an idea of when I get them, usually exactly a month apart. It also helps my acne and I have not gained any weight. For anyone with irregular periods use this product it helps so much and you won't regret it."


"Hello! I'm 5'2", 149lbs. And I'm on day 4 of phentermine 15mg. The only side effects I've had are mild dizziness, and hard to sleep before 11pm even tho I take it as early as 7am. My cravings are completely gone! But, i haven't lost any weight!
The energy feeling comes and goes, ive actually taken a nap once.. I'll try to keep my updates current."


"This is my 5th day on 20 mg (lowest dose - 1 pill per day) Cymbalta for fibromyalgia.  The first 3 days were tough.  My pain would subside during the day, but return almost fully at night. I did not sleep for the first three nights on this medicine. I was also very jittery beginning on day 2. By day 4 most of these side effects subsided and I've been pain free for 48 hours now. I was prescribed 5mg of Ambien to help with the sleep issue. I feel great and energetic for the first time in months. I am thrilled that the lowest dose worked for me."


"I was originally taking a daily pill : Scronyx, which caused my blood pressure to spike, so the next best thing was the the IUD, I went with Liletta.
The insertion was painful yet tolerable, the pain lasted for a few days.
The bleeding was the worst part, I was bleeding heavily for two months straight, I was beginning to get concerned so I went back to my Dr she told me that women can bleed for three-six months so I thought I'd deal with it. I have reached month seven I'm still getting my monthly that last 9 days, and my mood swings are just awful. The only good thing about this IUD is I have lost a few pounds.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone."


"I am on my 2nd week of using this medication. I am taking it for insulin resistance and noticed a difference very quickly as far as appetite and hunger.  The first day after my first shot I did not eat as much at each meal and did not feel as ravenously hungry between meals.  It's been a week and a half and I've already dropped 6 lbs.  The needle is a little big but the weight loss is worth it.  I do have the itching around the injection site - about the size of a quarter and feels like a mosquito bite.  Hoping this diminishes..... but it's the only really bothersome thing I've noticed so far. No nausea (which was terrible with Victoza) and nothing else of note.  Hoping this (and the weight loss) continues."


"I decided to choose paragard because I haven't done well in the past on hormones. I tend to be very sensitive to hormones and feel sick, gain weight and become very emotional. I decided to try paraguard and so far have loved it. Yes you have cramps and slightly longer periods, but you get your period almost to the hour every month. I have always had heavier/worse cramps than most people I know so this has been nothing for me (at least nothing some advil or a little wine can't fix!) It was a little painful being put in BUT its effective right away and lasts for 10 years!! I have had this for almost a full year now and will definitely be keeping it until I decide to have children."


"I have been on Klonopin for about 6 years now, started on 2 mg a day and have been on 4 mg a day for around 2 years now. It works great.  I started suffering from panic attacks around the age of 15 or so and it lasted until I went on Klonopin in my mid 20's.  I tried many anti-depressants (Paxil, Zoloft, Buspar, etc) and even Stattera.  None seemed to help.  I can tell you that I will be on this for the rest of my life, it has allowed me to be the person I should be."


"I have struggled with Bipolar Depression with Psychotic features for years. I have tried around 30 medications and with no results. My doctor decided to try Chlorpromazine to help. The honest truth is its a life saver. Not only do I sleep 8 hours of restful deep sleep, I wake up every morning happy and ready to take on the day. It has helped my depression tremendously, and has helped eliminate my psychotic features. The only side effects I have is drowsiness and dizziness, but nothing I can't handle. I take 200 mg at bedtime, and will soon ask to raise it to 300 mg. My advice is if you want to be happy, healthy, and sleep great, Chlorpromazine is a miracle drug and I could not be more satisfied."


"Terrible body acne directly related to taking this medication. Cleared up immediately after going off of this pill."


"This is the only drug on the market that has worked to keep me healthy year round. It keeps my lungs clear and prevents it from turning into bronchitis, which if not treated with antibiotics then turns to pneumonia."


"I've been on the patch for 6-7 years and i love it! It regulated my periods, they dont last as long and not that heavy. I used to get the worst cramps , now i get a little bit on the first day. I went a cup size bigger and i gained 5-10 pounds give or take.. Which isnt a whole lot. I havent had any side effects. I used to have acne but it is all cleared up now I did go off the birth control for a little bit when I started back up I put the patch on too soon and then I ended up having my period for an entire month until the next cycle happens so with my experience and don't put your patch on before you get your period if you're just starting it. I never have any issues the only thing is is the lint that shows up around the patch ."


"Shortly after using Voltaren Gel, which did work on my pain, I started getting sores inside my mouth.  After checking everything in my diet and realized the only difference was I started using Voltaren.  I stopped and they went away within 2 days.
I cannot say medically if it is a coincidence?  Maybe if someone else gets it they will see this message."


"I've taken triptans for years as an abortive therapy, and recently started on some preventatives. My neurologist thought that I should try Cambia, saying that it was faster-acting (and better for me in the long term - not sure if I buy that, after looking at the side effects) than triptans. It lessened the intensity of my migraine for about two hours, after which my migraine was worse than ever. I ended up having to take a double dose of triptan. The package that I have (sample) does contain aspartame, which I know I don't react well to, so perhaps that was part of the problem. Anyway, I won't be trying it again. The powder dissolves quickly, but I found the taste pretty awful - like drinking toothpaste."


"I dont like using keppra at all. Since the start of using keppra, I keep on having suicidal thoughts everyday which I don't want to have. Keppra is making my life worse than ever. My mood is changing every minute. It has impacted my schoolwork so much. I have trouble remembering things and being happy. Sometimes I cry so hard  and say to myself "I can't take this drug anymore". My self esteem is getting very low everyday. This drug is destroying my relationship with my friends and family. I just want to be able to tell them and my school what my feelings are and not pretend to put a mask of happiness over my face."


"I have kind of mixed feelings about Geodon.  I have only been taking it for a few weeks.  It has eliminated my psychotic features...nearly 100%.  The side effects are hard for me but I have read that people get more used to it over time so I am not ready to give up on it yet.  The side effects I experience are sleepiness, which is a problem at work, but not nearly as bad as Seroquel was.  The other side effect that is hard for me is the shakiness it gives me.  I have to take Artane, which is a drug for Parkinson's disease, but that does calm down the shakiness.  Other than that, my appetite is normal, my moods are calmed down (but I also take Lamictal for that).  As far as Geodon's effect on the psychotic features goes, it's amazing."


"I have been taking Loestrin 24 for about three and a half weeks now.  I am new to the birth control world.  Good thing we have this world wide net to receive advices and concerns from others who experience the same thing.  Anyways, so far this medication scared me in the first week due to continuous days of spotting, then the second week would consist of two days of spotting and the third, than finally on my fourth week its been one day that I have spotted, yet I still have a couple more days to go.  I haven't had any cramps, headaches but I may have felt a little bit irritated at times.  One thing that I don't care for about this medication and the pimples on my face."


"I was only on venlafaxine for a few weeks and it didn't help much then I read all these reviews about the weight gain and blurred vision and terrible side effects. So I decided to stop taking the medicine since I had the lowest dose possible and only been taking it for a short short time. The withdrawals are almost unbearable. I cry for no reason. I can't sleep I vomit everyday and I can't judge distance with my eyes. I feel like my eyes are just floating in my head. Every time I stand up I get severely dizzy and feel like I can't move. "


"Primalev 10mg/300mg has been a lifesaver for me. I was born with a rare orthopedic birth defect that causes severe deformities in most of my bones, joints and muscles. This disability alone causes tremendous pain. However, just 3 years ago I was diagnosed with having Fibromyalgia that also contributes to my pain. Both conditions required me to stay in bed, usually tossing and turning until morning where I needed large amounts of caffeine to manage the day. One day my PCP prescribed a new medication, Primalev. Primalev has given me my life back. It has nearly stopped all of my pain and I am forever grateful. My only complaint is only 1 pharmacy offers this miracle medication. Please don't discontinue making this medication."


"Suffer from excessive sweating on my face & when in hot climate it spreads to my back too.  I begged help from GP who tried me on Propanthaline which left me in agony due to difficulty passing urine & cystitis type reaction after 3 days use.  I was then passed to dermatology dept. at hospital who just said nothing could do! Oh the wonder of UK'S NHS!! Said to try propanano, which again did not work. So I did my own research and went 'cap in hand' back to my GP & BEGGED to try Oxybutynin. He said no solid evidence it works & it's just a placebo for hyperhydrosis. Anyway he gave in & said I could try 5mg a day.  I started them 5 days ago & but better so upping dose to 10mg (at night) as makes me drowsy."


"I just started taking this pill today. I ate breakfast and drank 24oz of water before I took this pill. I didn't want to feel sick and have any side effects because I didn't eat first. I didn't not exercise today or eat good, I wanted to see how the pill made me feel before I start eating good and exercising ( which I will do tomorrow). I am early 20s 5"2 SW: 169.4lbs; GW: 130lbs - 120lbs. I have been over weight for 7 years since having my daughter. It's time I get my body back. Throughout the 7 years I lost weight and gained it back. I have good energy levels after taking it. My shoulder hurt some, maybe it's the way I sit. Hopefully it stops. I gave it 5 star cause it Day 1. I will update in about 2 weeks!"


"I started suffering with panic disorder for 3 years and was not using any treatment. It got to the point to where I was agoraphobic and wouldn't leave my house I was scared for my life and felt like I wasn't even a human being anymore I suffered dramatically from what is called derealization I ended up turning myself into a hospital that had a mental health outpatient program which put me on klonopin 0.5 mg twice a day and it literally changed my life I finally have a life again and can move around and do things, I can go to work I still once in awhile start to have panic but the Klonopin doesn't allow me to actually have a panic attack. My general anxiety is now down to nothing and I can feel like I can live again. The first month had its ups and downs"


"Most fantastic feeling to FINALLY be headache and seizure free. But was scratching myself bloody at night. Allergic to the initial weaning on dose(about 1/4 of aimed for dose), blurred vision..had to be taken off.

Can't even attempt a trial again. Want to, but apparently risks are too great. Without the allergic reaction, I'd call it heaven sent."


"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."


"10+ years of Lyme, started having serious neurological symptoms (difficulty speaking, memory loss, tremor, vertigo and feeling of going crazy). Started a protocol of:

- continuously: 2x200mg daily of doxycycline

- a month of: "4 days on / 3 days off" of 1x500mg azithromycin, then

- a month of: "5 days on / 2 days off" of 500mg tinidazole

- after each month: 5 days of 100mg fluconazole

- repeat

- continuously: lots of probiotics, healthy diet and vitamin supplements

I'm starting the 4th month, feeling *much* better (though symptoms return periodically, milder though). First 2 months were very harsh (feeling worse, sweating like crazy, sleepless and anxious). People advocating against long-term antibiotics haven't experienced real Lyme."


"I'm only taking 10 mg of Celexa but it has helped. I still get anxious but I realize it as it begins now and can control the feeling by breathing and taking a walk, which I could not do before.  I also take 25 mg of Xanax at night before bed. Celexa works slowly but I have not had one bad side effect. Eventually my goal is to eliminate the Xanax."


"This is my second day with this drug and I can already see improvement in the quality of my life. First thing every morning out of bed, I had to go to the nebulizer in order to breathe after removing CPAP mask. Today I didn't have to use it at all. I haven't noticed any side effects and don't expect any."


"Besides being effective, the best thing about Fiorinal is it's lack of side effects. Regardless of the amount taken during a particular episode I have never experienced any effect other than fairly quick relief."


"Well I've been on this medication for three days now. I can tell today that my mood has gone up like way up. I do notice it's hard to sleep or stay a sleep. I maybe have gotten 5 hours each night since I've started. But I feel alive and ambitious."


"Went to the ER this morning with pneumonia.  Was prescribed Cheratussin. Has helped cough a lot. Relieved some pain in ribs. But it did give me a headache and looks like no sleep."


"I tried Lunesta for severe insomnia and it didn't work for me. It gave me a very bitter, nasty, taste in my mouth within 30 minutes after taking it. It didn't make me sleepy and the taste made it even harder to fall asleep. I had to end up taking 1 mg Xanax to fall asleep that night. "


"So I've had the implant in for a year and a half. For the first half a year, I essentially had 1 long period that would have a days break from bleeding here and there. It did not hurt nearly as much as my usual period and it was not as heavy, so it was just more of a nuisance than anything else, and stopped me being able to have sex. After that, my period came for a few weeks at a time and would start randomly. Half a year of that and now my periods have stopped completely. I've had no other side affects, aside from maybe being a bit more moody and having more mood swings. It's been half a year of no period and I am loving it. And it was free as I live in the UK and am under 25!"


"I have been taking Yaz for 4 years. I haven't gained any weight and no acne. BUT my sex drive has been completely gone. I just got my blood drawn and my estrogen level is the lowest of the low..my doctor said it's from YAZ. Also, (I just noticed this now) but I have lost sooo much hair since taking this pill."


"I have 2 titanium rods, plates, and 6 screws in my lower lumbar , due to disc degeneration, which with the diagnosis alone U can only imagine the pain and that it will continue to happen all the way up my spine, it is inherited disease , I had first operation when I was 35 yrs old, and I am 40 now, have been on ALL pain meds there is out there, and I always ended back taken Norco (hydrocodone 10/325) due to it DOES dull my pain , enough that I can get around alil  for a couple hrs  a day, but I wish I didn't have to get use to living with a 7 or 8 on pain scale, thinking that was normal... CAUSE IT IS NOT NORMAL TO LIVE IN PAIN NON STOP!!~!"


"I have chronic Migraine called Glutamate Storm. First dose of 100mgs made me sleep 36 hours. Before I got the prescription I never slept more than 5 hours per night and often only got 2 hours of sleep per night. But I did not want to take a prescription every day, so I only took it when my ears were ringing really loud and I was sleep deprived. But then I noticed that my chronic cough was always gone the day after taking Gabapentin. So I started taking it every day for that. When I did, my headache and ear ringing got a lot better. I am now taking 400 mgs per day. I had bad breath at first, but it's gone. Dr. says it might have detoxed something. I am all for that. Better out than in. This drug has helped me a lot. And I am not pro-pharma."


"I've taken this to treat and to prevent urinary tract infections and it has helped me with both. The only reason I gave it an 8 is because if I don't take it for a while and then I take it, I get hives. The next day when I take it I'm fine. Just happens the first time. When this happens I have to take a allergy medicine to help it go away."


"When taking Miralax daily it's very effective in moving your bowls. The only down side is that it takes a few days for it to start working but once it starts working you'll feel a lot better! I stopped using it because I thought I wouldn't get constipated again bad choice I got constipated it's because of the medicines I take (painkillers) anyways I recommend you take it once a day or one every other day to keep from getting constipated. Miralax works just give it time and don't miss a dose of you get severely constipated like I do!"


"*Sebaceous Hyperplasia*, The one change I am most thrilled about is it got rid of all of my sebaceous hyperplasia (enlarged oil glands) bumps within the first week! I started getting these hard bumps about 5 years ago and 26 days ago, I had about 40 of them around my hairline and some on my chin, forehead, and cheek and my chest was starting to get super bumpy, today (day 26 on Accutane) I don't have a single bump.
*Acne* As far as my acne, I am definitely having a flare up and it feels like all of my blackheads are being pushed out and so my skin feels very bumpy, but as of about 5 days ago I don't have to blot anymore and I can go 3 days without washing my hair."


"Have taken cipro before for a uti with no problems; & immediate relief. This time after 2 days of 500 MG twice a day right calf muscle cramping horribly along with tingling & numbness on bottom of both feet.  Very lethargic, but uti is better. Will cut in half & try 250 MG 3 times a day."


"I had a long term chronic cough a few years back & was buying everything on the shelf, nothing worked.  My hubby asked the Pharmacist what he would recommend & he said Delsym the orange stuff, thought it was expensive but bought it.  I immediately stopped coughing.  Well here I am coughing again for a long time & finally broke down & bought some, no more cough with one dose & may take a dose today.  Thanks for this great product."


Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure

"Has helped me."


"I have tried both Ambien and Lunesta and they messed me up the next day, felt real groggy. Heard about Silenor and got some prescribed, so far so good."


"I'm content with citalopram. It has helped with my depression  and anxiety, I used to spend countless hrs thinking n worrying about things beyond my control and it made me miserable.  My situation hasn't changed really, but I just don't end up doing all that endless thinking! Side effects have been drowsiness,  diarrhea,  excessive yawning,  and mild stomach discomfort.  All worth it, and the drowsiness wore off after taking it for a month or so. The excessive yawning went away after two months. I'm starting my third month soon and I am very happy with citalopram"


"I've never had to fight with acne in my life, because fortunately I was blessed with good skin. I started getting large amounts of deep set acne all over my chin and neck once I started this birth control.  Also had about two weeks of breakthrough bleeding each cycle. As well as severe mood swings. Would not recommend to anyone."


"Seizures decreased in frequecy.  Partial seizures. But there was one day of uncontrollable,uncomfortable side effects or a seizure of a different type.  I had trouble organizing thoughts,couldn't come up with certain words,and felt extremely hostile at times.  Never want to have those feelings again.  They were very strong and uncontronablle."


"Was told to quit smoking after having a stroke on 7/28/07. I really had no desire to quit smoking but took the Chantix as prescribed. Smoked my last cigarette on10/29/07. Still have no desire to smoke. Only adverse side effect was the drug caused milk to taste terrible."


"I had a bad experience with this. I felt dizzy, very anxious, and only slept 5-6 hours a night. I took for 2 weeks and today called my Dr. to share this. This medicine is not for me and made my depression/anxiety worse."


"I used Nexplanon for about 10 months and got it removed. While on this method, I had bleeding for months straight with little breaks. I tried to wait it out to see if my body would eventually adjust but my period never got itself to be on a cycle. It got to the point where it wasn't worth it because even when I did have sex, I had bleeding/spotting so it took away my sexual confidence. It definitely was effective and did its job but the side effects were getting in the way of my life as well as my wallet as I was always at the store buying tampons and pads (and we know how expensive this can be). I decided to get the implant removed which was a bit of a difficult experience as well. Nexplanon is effective but still needs improvement."


"My experience has been a positive one, the start up of this drug was a little difficult to get through but after about 8 weeks, wow. I noticed that certain scenarios that would cause obsessive thoughts and anxiety were not happening as frequently and if they did I let them go easily. I began little by little to be brave again and it feels great. I am very sleepy but once i get started it's fine and have increased sweating which is a pain but a lot better than how I was before I started."


"I have PPMS/Multiple Sclerosis and have been on .5mg for 2 years, has helped considerably, yes some dry mouth but drink more water. I'm a 54 year old male, and with MS I cannot honestly tell you that I have less or more joint pain as this is what MS is all about, but wetting my pants was no fun! I really can't complain much about side affect's but would like to try to try every other day. Oh, and I still can get an erection! Just need a wife to help on that one!"


"Jim.
 I've had migraines for over 60 years. Currently, they are frequent but not debilitating as in the past. I'm an anomaly, having migraines at my age (77). My doctor prescribed Reglan Pills with 6 hours between doses. Sometimes it helps, sometime not.  It's not my go-to Med but I use it because I don't want the others sometimes.
I suspect high doses given quickly Can cause problems some have. Maybe my doctor, a stroke specialist who also has migraines, may be better informed than those prescribing high dose  quick injections. There are emergency  rooms in my area that I wouldn't let someone take me even with a heart attack. Remember, 50% of docs were in the bottom  1/2 of the class. You don't know where your doc was."


"I can't believe how much this medicine helps.  Something tramatic happened to me last May which made me very anxious and my doctor tried to prescribe this but my insurance company is notorious for turning down any medicine that does not have a generic. Finally in October (after trying many other medicines) I was prescribed Effexor.  Although the underlying issues are still there for me, I am myself again."


"I'm a 21 year old /male. I started to have severe panic attacks. I smoked marijuana heavily for years and had a stressful situation a year prior to the attacks.  I've been taking Zoloft for 7 months now and I want to wean myself off it. I take 100 mgs. It works to an extent but I think the rest is all in my head. When I first started I felt tired all the time but that passed... and after a month I could barely ejaculate and its been like for this for months.  I want my libido back."


"I never had ADD or problems focusing and staying motivated before I had chemotherapy for Ewing's Sarcoma at 16-17 years old. I'm now 24 and started being treated for those symptoms with Focalin XR earlier this year. It was night and day difference for me. I had energy, yes the first week I was shakey but that stops, I lost weight gained from conituning to eat like a weight lifting football player but had very little movement at all. I felt great, I can get things done now. Motivation is now just lacking from my lack of trying but when I get on something I blaze through it. Negative effects I have experienced are occasional moodiness, especially if I am focused on something and then get interrupted. Caffeine is a no no."


"I bled constantly for 7 months had it removed and refitted and have continued too bleed and I constantly feel fatigued. My memory is terrible and I'm just not well at all. Also I'm from the UK"


"I'm 24 years old and was at 291.2 pounds... about 9 pounds away from 300 pounds!! I knew right then I had to make a change. A friend told me about phetermine and I wanted to try it. I saw a doctor and I was prescribed it 37.5mg. I was also on a 1200 calorie diet.  I started in May 2015 and I checked in on June 2nd and LOST a total of 17.2lbs so far.  I Love it.  I now currently weigh 274.  My goal weight is 160!....I walk 3 days a week about 2 or 3 miles  a day and drink lots of water.  This works and I've never felt better"


"Very effective for desperate pain relief"


"After being born breech, and having both hips dislocated at a time when operations were not thought of.
Then giving birth to 7 wonderful children in a short stretch of time.
The stress to my hips has taken a crippling tole.
I was rarely ever able to get myself out of bed without the feeling of train spikes stabbing into my hips.
Voltarane gel enabled me to start my day but the Diciofenac slow release 75mg. Allows me to work my eight hours and come home to enjoy time with my kids instead of going directly to bed in too much pain to live life."


"I went on Skyla on 9.17.14 the experience has been okay just a few side effects I wasn't fully aware of. 1. I gained 10 pounds in one month. I got really odd cravings and was also very hungry all of a sudden. 2. My hair started shedding in clumps but that has slowed down tremendously. 3. I still get cramps maybe not a heavy flow but still crazy cramps during my time of the month.

Other then these three. Things have been pretty good."


"this drug not only gave me a low key eating disorder but it made me have terrible, TERRIBLE mood swings all the time. it would make me cry and be irrationally angry at everyone at the same time. on top of that I would bearly be able to eat because the pill is also used as a way to treat binge eating. it also made me feel like I was having a heart attack at times and my heart would feel like it was going to stop beating. the only positive is that yes it did improve my focus and motivation immensly."


"I LOVE this pill. I'm 18, not sexually active, and I used to have a bit of acne (which the pill cleared up). It's honestly the best thing that has ever happened to me. My periods used to be very, very heavy, and now they're light and I have almost no cramps whereas I used to have to skip classes because of the pain and I always felt like puking on the second day. My breasts got a tiny bit bigger, but not really. I haven't had any weight gain or other side effects except for the fact that I feel awesome and my mood swings went away. Everyone's different, but this pill just happened to be perfect for me. During the first month I spotted and got discouraged, but overall I'm so glad I stayed on it. Five stars."


"I can almost guarantee that most of these negative reviews are due to either

1. Taking the medication incorrectly (generic works for some not all), too close to food or iron,calcium, some antidepressants interfere)

2. Taking the incorrect dose

3. Not being consistent(must be close to the same time daily )

I had gone through many changes before finally getting it right. Seems to be working good after getting on brand name and taking it seriously."


"I needed to drop about 30lbs and have high blood pressure.  My doctor prescribed Belviq.  After 4 weeks I had to stop.  I developed daily headaches, the scale didn't move and without insurance covering it, it was too expensive. "


"I cannot stop singing its praises. Two years ago I had no idea what was wrong with me, I felt "fogginess" and tried everything- declared "headaches" caused by anxiety or depression, had to take a year off of school since I couldn't function; xanax helped but I didn't understand why, and about 17 other antidepressants or antianxiety medications later I was put on lamictal due to a diagnosis of BPD. Almost instantly, from that initial does of 25mg I started being able to focus and the fogginess lifted. As the dosage increased to 150mg to twice a day, I was given back all waking hours of clarity. I could focus, produce, study, think clearly, remember clearly, everything. As a result of being given power back, the depression vanished."


"I've never had acne as a teen, my skin was usually oily but nothing a little oil control toner couldn't fix . I had pretty clear skin. I'm 25 yr old and have had my first baby and that's when it started I could not believe how I broke out with severe acne. I tried a lot of over the counter acne washes but nothing worked. I went to a dermatologist who prescribed me 2 pill medication and acne night gel. IT DIDN'T WORK. I went to family physician and she prescribed me Epiduo thank God. It worked right away after a week of using it only at night after washing my face with Cetaphil. I've had clear skin a little burning after a week and peeling but it sure was worth it I LOVE this stuff. Acne free. Thank you."


"I took Risperdal (Resperidone) for about five years. It effectively managed my maina/hypomania and gave me no obvious side effects towards the beginning.

Pros

-Effectively worked

-Helped with hypomania

-Helped with mania

Cons

-Developed Hyperprolactinemia

-From ^^^ i developed amenorrhea and weight gain

-Mental Slowness (things were harder to learn and harder to remember)

It's a good medication that worked for me, but I had unfortunate side effects. Everyone is different so don't automatically discount the drug if you are just starting it based on everyone else's experience. It DID work for me the way it was supposed to, but I also had side effects so I had to switch it. I'm giving it 8 out of 10 because it DID manage my BPD well."


"Love, love, love Zofran. I took it my entire pregnancy (after losing 41 pounds from constant vomiting) & now my baby is 5 months old with absolutely no health problems. These lawsuits going on scared me, but for no reason obviously bc my lil man is in great health. I get nauseated from time to time and take one of my old pills and I'm good as new! Would recommend this to everyone!!!"


"I recently quit smoking with no problems at all using Chantix! I have smoked a pack and a half a day for 8 years and nothing has ever worked before. By day 9 on Chantix I really could care less if I smoked even with coworkers asking me all day to smoke.  This is a wonderful medication any smoker should try this."


"I was in a bad car accident about a year ago and now have 15 pieces of implanted metal in my right leg.  Because of the strain to my body, my doctors encouraged me to lose weight.  I was going to the gym, staying under 1400 calories and going to physical therapy. I didn't drop a single pound.

I've been on the phentermine for 2 and a half months, and I've already lost an AMAZING 60 pounds...40 more, and I'll be where I was supposed to be. I just got my refill and can't wait to see what happens in the next 3 months."


"I've been using this medication for almost 5 years. I can't believe that this isn't prescribed more often than it is because it WORKS! I had such pain with the spasms and mucus till I started using this.  I do have to drink a lot more water because it makes me thirsty and it can complicate constipation.  However, my doctor allows me to take it on the onset of an episode instead of 3 or 4 times a day.  I've been able to gain weight and my energy has increased since using this medication. I really am happy with this medication and feel it has allowed me to live a much more normal life, almost pain free.  Of course, I've changed my diet and stay away from triggers too!  Good luck and I hope you have the results I've had."


"Like many people who have commented, I have been on heavy dose of opiates for 20 years with severe constipation.  Dr. recommended Movantik and I took it exactly as directed, and I had horrible side effects, terrible cramping, diarrhea, sweating, hot flashes and essentially the misery of full blown withdrawal.  I have a huge bottle of Movantik, and I plan to let that bottle collect dust forever.  Ill try everything under the sun before I turn to that again."


"I was prescribed this to lose weight but also to help my diabetes (Type 2). In 9 weeks, I have lost 20 lbs on the 7.5mg dosage. I have cut my nighttime Lantus usage from 28 units to 7 units, and anticipate being able to stop the Lantus entirely within the next week or so. I have lost weight before on my own, but not to this extent, and not with these results with my diabetes medicines. The only side effects I have are an occasional tingling in my feet which the doctor says will go away when I stop the medication, and some dizziness, but I also have that without the medication, so that could just be me. However, the dizziness gets better when I drink more water or eat, so it may be not eating or drinking enough."


"I have been using Differin for over 4 months now and at first my skin was okay. It got rid of most pimples but there was never not one time where my face was completely flawless but now my acne is worse than its ever been. I feel like this happens to me with most products. It works at first and then makes my skin horrible. I am going to give Benzoyl Peroxide a try."


Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"So far this is one of the best medications that I have tried for my headaches."


"Skyla is my first type of birth control. I originally wanted paraguard because of the lack of hormones but decided on skyla for the fact that it might  make my periods lighter.

My insertion was super easy! It didn't really hurt at all, just very uncomfortable. Afterwards, I had some cramps, but nothing major, and I easily got rid of them with some rest and ibuprofen.

The first month I had almost constant brown discharge (old blood), then I had a very light 6 day period. My next two periods were also very light, and 5-6 days! I'm in my third month with skyla and have had some more bleeding than I had before, but I'm hoping I'll adjust fully to it soon!"


"I have a love/hate relationship with Mirena. When it was inserted, it was uncomfortable for sure. I also bled like the river nile for about a month straight, my body took a break for a week and then bled again for another 2 weeks. I had it placed in June, it's now the end of October. I spot every now and then and almost always have brown discharge. However, I am prone to long horrendous periods and migraines without BC and since the initial bleeding has stopped, my migraines are fewer and the bleeding seems to be as well. BUT, I have acne. On my chin, neck and back and that is really frustrating. Weight hasn't changed, but bloating is present, and breasts are always tender. Yeast infections too. I'm considering removal."


"I was told by my vet to use only genteal for my dogs dry eyes. It works great I don't know what I would do with out it. I use it daily in his eyes he will actualy hold his eye open best he can for me because he know it makes his eyes feel better."


"I'm currently on the Mirena and have been for the last 7 years. My doctor prescribed the Nuvaring it for ovarian cyst suppression. My sex drive went from very high to non-existent. I took it out this morning."


"Better than any other anti-anxiety medicine. Konopin 1mg 3x a day works perfect all day everyday."


"I love my Mirena. I had it inserted 4 weeks after my son was born. unfortunately I had to deliver him C section and he was my first child, so my cervix never dilated thus, the insertion of my Mirena was painful. For a couple weeks after I bled pretty heavily (but that could've been from his birth as well), and the bleeding stopped after about 4 weeks. I have not had a period (not even any spotting or cramping) yet and I am SUPER happy with that. I had horrible periods before. No side effects, weight gain, acne, etc, thus far (12 weeks later) despite the pain of insertion, I would do it 100 more times for the benefits. I would recommend Mirena to anyone."


"This med is not good.   It doesn't work it only last 7 hours I'm taking ritalin also 10mg, and 54mg of concerta. I will not recomemnd it ialso take  ritalin for 3 years and it does not last long no good ."


"Got a pretty nasty UTI ... I've had them before so I knew the drill. Went to the Dr. The infection was confirmed. He prescribed Bactrim DS, twice a day for 7 days. I read the information provided by the pharmacist so I knew what to look for in case of a problem & took the first dose. I did have a few side effects, dizziness, mild nausea, and my blood sugar was off, but the infection felt better by the end of day 1. I can deal with mild side effects if it means fixing a larger problem. Pros & cons to everything! I would take it again if needed."


"Sadly, this medicine was at one time my worst enemy. I couldn't sit still on it, I kept pacing and twitching, half screaming half crying, agitated, itchy and angry. I couldn't sleep for more than 4 hours a night and I was only on 2.5 mg of it. I don't remember if I ate or not on it, but probably not because I was in a type of hell. I know it's a good medicine for a lot of people, but for me, it turned my life upside down."


"This medicine has changed my life.  I am a 43 year old female, diagnosed as an adult with ADHD.  I always knew I was meant for more than what I seemed capable of achieving - although I would by no means consider myself an underachiever. The statement "you don't know what you don't know" rings so true for me.  Immediately upon starting this prescription my world changed.  I was able to fully complete tasks, stay on schedule, CONCENTRATE, and prioritize...the list goes on and on.  I wish I had a "before and after" photo of my home.  The clutter, disorganization, and chaos is gone.  My house very much symbolizes my brain.  I feel like my mind has been freed from the "fog", and I am able to accomplish so much more now with much less stress."


"I have been on Pentasa 2 capsules 2x day first week feel amazing to not have all day tummy pain or cramping. Hope I have found something that will continue to work for me."


"After failing enbrel and humira, my doc moved me to a different class. Otezla has been a great for my severe psoriasis on the palms of my hands and psoriatic arthritis. I went from 100% coverage with extremely painful lesions, unable to use my hands to 100% clearance, in three weeks. My rheumatologist and I both are amazed with the results. I will put up with the side effects as the massive improvement makes it all worth it. Side effects I've had : headaches /migraines, indigestion, stomach pain, loose stools and nausea. All but headaches have started to subside as of my 3rd week in! Very, very happy here!!"


"47, given to thin uterine lining. Can't take it, gives me all day migraines, nausea, and vomiting. :(  medroxyprogesterone worked better for me because I didn't have the debilitating effects."


"I was given a prescription to this type of birth control after another was not strong enough.
This type of birth control was awful for my body though. Even though my period synced up with no breakthrough bleeding, I was losing lots of hair and growing dark hair in places that I never have before- chest, chin, etc. There were no other stressors that could have caused this as I was out of school for summer. I wanted to stay on it for 3 months, but I saw that My hair was becoming very thin. I got off of this quickly after a little over 3 months"


"Worked well only had to use for a week."


"I have used this pill for the last month, and I just started on my second month. I want to say that I started this pill not on the first day of my period, the reason why I wanted to go on the pill was because my period was irregular. I've lost a total of 10 lbs since starting this pill, and I've noticed that my appetite is a lot smaller now than it was before. I've tried other birth control pills and those always made me eat like a monster, but with this pill, I feel a lot better. The first month is pretty brutal. I had a fever the day after I first started the pill, and then I felt sick with stomach pains for the first couple of weeks, but after the first month, I'm feeling a lot better. Note that everyone's body works differently."


"Does the job. Have been on it for just over a month. Some side effects, but nothing too crazy. Dealt with mood swings and nausea the first week or so, but went away. Sex drive remains high (lol its important)

Only serious drawback is that I am craving food literally EVERY SINGLE minute. Went from 117lb to 135 in just 4 weeks..... wtf
Oh. And my skin has gotten worse... I started geting acne around my forehead and upper-lip. Hopefully I the appetite and acne problem goes away as I get more used to the hormones."


"I've been on this medication for 9 days now.  So far I have lost 6lbs.  I do not feel as hungry or crave food.  However, I am having a lot of side effects such as dizziness, dark urine, ringing in the ears, severe fatigue, and low blood pressure.  Can anyone give me advice about if the side effects do indeed go away?"


"My doctor prescribed this because a higher dosage birth control made me feel sick. Well this pill has made me irritable and cry a lot. I have also had nothing but issues with my left breast. Under my left arm hurts and breast tenderness. Also my nipples are itchy and dry. I went to the doctor about it and he just said it was my body getting used to the hormones after examining me. But it's made my anxiety worse. I'm going to stop faking it and see if the pain will go away. I honestly can't function."


"It will keep you from getting pregnant but get ready for a long cycle.I took this pill and was on my cycle for one month."


"I was suffering from HB pressure for the last two years ...without Medication ....It got really bad in the last two weeks ,that's when my doctor prescribe me Benicar 20 MG...I have been taking it for three days only and I already fell better. Question???? Is it normal for me to feel so relaxed....I'm 61 years old very active  and work out 4 or 5 days a week"


"I had problems with constipation for about 20 years. I was in so much pain after a bowel movement that I could not do anything but lay there .Linzess is a miracle drug for me.  But I want all you people that are saying you cannot afford it to check out linzess coupon.com  There is a card you can get that will allow you to get Linzess for $30.00 a month for a year. Make sure you go to linzess official site."


"Used Fleet for bowel prep before a sigmoidoscopy. It was extremely painful, made me sick to my stomach for hours, the chills and shakes, increased heart rate, cramping even after I emptied my bowels. "


"After being hospitalized for very high BP that my other medications weren't able to control -- I was prescribed .5 of Norvasc. Within 3 hours, my BP was down to 70/ 52, and continued to drop to 68/ 42 with my pulse going as low as 40 bpm.

I came very close to calling 911, but after a couple of hours of drinking water -- I was able to get the BP up to around 90/65. Obviously I will not take this medicine again -- and feel that the side effect for it wasn't given"


"I've been on tons of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications throughout the years.  When I started taking Effexor XR, I was thrilled- I felt so much better... minus all of the side effects.  The side effects are just awful.  I sweat constantly, I have awful headaches, no sex drive, and I gained 15 pounds.  And now the medication has stopped working sort of... I don't feel sad or happy... I just kind of feel here.  I've tried to get off of Effexor but I get those brain zaps/vertigo feelings and vomit so I stop and keep taking it.  I guess it helps some people but if I can ever get off of it, I will be going back to another medication."


"Since I have started on this medication, I have felt very few cravings to drink. It is great as a deterrent, so I have not even bothered to test any reaction to drinking.  The thought crossed my mind just to try, but the thought of being horribly Ill just to see if I would be didn't seem like the brightest idea!  Anyway, my main reason for posting this is to say that unlike many of these posts, I have suffered some side effects.  I've struggled a little with sexual performance and have had some rash and acne issues.  I will visit the doctor to see what can be done about these because I don't want to stop this medication.  It works great. I am forty two and have been abusing alcohol for at least twenty years or so.  Almost seven weeks clean!"


"This medication is truly a double edge sword. This is only my personal experience with this drug. I liked it but won't be recommending it due to sexual and other side effects.

The positive: It works like a dream...as far as mood it will make you extremely mellow and easy going.

The negative: It will make you shake-tremors. You will still have somewhat of a sex drive but impossible to achieve an orgasm. Weight gain, stomach cramps, restless and trouble sleeping."


"Taste bad, but it's working as prescribed. I took it before colonoscopy, which didn't show anything abnormal, but my bowel movement after procedure is almost perfect, I think because its working also as intestine cleaner."


"I had been on Quinine sulfate several years ago, for severe leg cramps in both legs and at that time is was a generic medication,  then FDA took all off the market  and allowed it to be brought back as a classified medicine, of course at a very high rate.  But this works!  I was at the breaking point with the pain, now I can still work, walk and sleep a full night without pain. What a wonderful feeling that is.
Thank you."


"I have been on Paxil for 13 years. This medication has saved my life. I was prescribed the medication for depression but recently, I was diagnosed with PTSD due to some things that took place when I served in the Marine Corps. I would be dead without this medicine. I am now on 60mg."


"I'm tried other anti-anxiety meds., but Xanax is the only one that keeps my panic disorder in check, and I'm had several others prescribed that were no effective.  I take 1 mg. 3Xdaily."


"I had very mild redness and was surprised when my dermatologist gave me a few rhofade samples. I only applied it once and discontinued because of weird tingling sensations all over my face. In about two days after that my face turned red and was covered with tiny pimples. I’ve never had those before. It’s been a week since and my face is slightly less red and no more pimples but overall it’s still much worse than before rhofade. I’ve never had any reaction to alcohol until then either but now a single drink makes my face red. I reported my case to FDA and will be looking for a different dermatologist. I think it’s totally irresponsible to give out samples of medication that can cause lasting damaging effects."


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

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