"I have been using rogaine for almost a year now for my stress related hair loss and it took a while to get any results. I didn't see much until the fourth month and at that time it was little fuzzy baby hairs along the hairline. Now at 11 months my hair has grown about an inch. It's a slow process but you will see results.  My problem is the price. Its cheaper to get it at the store then online, but you have to be vigilant and look around for the lowest price (time consuming) "


"Seeing that most anti depressants take time to actually build up in your system before sustained relief occurs, I have begun taking it and thankfully have felt a decrease with many adverse symptoms of my depression. Sex drive and focus has slowly begun to amp up and I feel more at ease consistantly. I personally have had a good experience on this med. Good luck on your quests for sustained relief."


"I'm 20 years old and have been taking Alesse for 2 years now. It has done wonders for my period, no cramps or bloating, period is so much lighter and manageable. I haven't had any acne problems or weight gain. My moods have been affected but I believe its only around the time I get my period. As for the tenderness of breasts, I only feel it if something accidentally hits them, other than that the pain isn't noticeable or disturbing. Another plus is the pill is extremely small and easy to swallow, I hate taking pills. I definitely recommend this pill."


"It works! It was really weird at first... make sure you are IN BED shortly after you take it or you will be subject to odd behavior/amnesia.
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"I was prescribed 10 mg Lexapro in March of 2009 for anxiety. It worked well as far as the anxiety was concerned but I decided to stop taking it in April 2010 because of the side effects--weight gain (I gained about 10 pounds even though I was a consistent gym rat and my diet did not change) and a pretty much non existent libido. This is NOT A MEDICINE YOU CAN JUST STOP TAKING. My doctor weaned me off by having me take 5 mg everyday for 2 weeks and then 5 mg every other day for a week. The withdrawl symptoms were not bad until I stopped taking it all together. I've noticed I've been easily fatigued and have constant dizziness, which seems to be worse in the mornings--hopefully it will subside soon."


"This is the ONLY thing that works on my migraines but is getting harder and harder to find a doctor who will prescribe and/or pharmacy to fill"


"I have been constipated for two weeks. My stool is small hard rocks and I have to strain alot to make that happen. I took one suppository and 15 minutes later I had the urge and was successful. 10 minutes later I feel great. I'm impressed."


"Best medicine I have taken for panic disorder. Started May 17th and have not had a panic attack since. Want to start weaning off. Concerned about withdrawal symptoms."


"Age: 22 Kids: 0
I have had my Mirena for nearly three years and I love it! Insertion was painful for about a minute and I had bad cramps for a few hours afterwards but since then, nothing! It is expensive if you dont have good benefits (luckily I do!) I've only had two 'periods' since the day I got my Mirena and they were very light and lasted only a day or two.  Some months I get slightly crampy for a few days but this happens very rarely!  I was concerned about the Mirena migrating or turning or doing something it wasn't supposed to but have been to my gyno for annual check ups and it hasn't moved at all. I will definitely get the Mirena again when I'm done having children! We NEVER have protected sex (3 years!) my husband and I both love it."


"Started off with a low dosage about  18 months ago now I am on 60 mg a day.  Feeling a lot better now.."


"I have been taking Piroxicam 20mg once daily for several years, mostly for bad knees and as a general anti-inflammatory.  I take it in the morning with breakfast.  It works very well for me, with no side effects at all.

I am very careful to always take it with food and milk, and I have my liver enzymes tested yearly.

I chose this NSAID for several reasons:  1)It is a low dosage taken once a day; 2) It appeared to have fewer gastrointestinal issues than others; 3) I cannot take Naproxen; 5) Unlike Lodine or Vioxx, it does not give me any sensation of being mentally "drugged";  6) As a generic, it is EXTREMELY inexpensive (< $10/100 pills)."


"I have had 22 treatments and the last one I had in March made me so sick. Going to take my next one 06.10.09, but they make me feel better."


"My experience is limited since I have only been on this medication for a few days.  I am a medical resident, diagnosed with ADHD at 32. Got sick and tired of my mediocre performance at work. Tried Straterra, Viibryd and Wellbutrin, nothing worked. Just started on Dexedrine 5mg 2-3 times a day. My first day on it, I studied all day until midnight. I was so motivated, I felt great, on top of the world, I was so driven. I noticed an immediate difference in my performance at work and it made me a nicer, less cynical. The bad thing was insomnia, teeth clenching, some nausea, decreased appetite and the drop in my mood once it wore off. I am worried about intolerance which is driving up my anxiety level. "


"Every woman is different I understand.
IMO and five months on this pill it has more cons then pros for my body. Main being vomiting every day while taking it, nausea, gas, mood swings and anxiety that feels so much like panic attacks. I gain so much weight, which I don't mind. But the vomiting is getting out of hand that I puked so hard I bled a bit. Taking this kinda makes me personally paranoid in taking any birth control..."


"I have had insomnia for a while now and was prescribed Trazodone 50mg about 8 months ago. This stuff knocks me out within 2 hours. Unfortunately, it is doing nothing for my anxiety and depression."


"I broke my back in 2000 and I've had several compression fractures since then and now have developed osteophytes, I was in pain every day and couldn't work, so ended up on disability. I recently started Morphine ER and it has worked wonders, and I no longer need to take 8-12 pills a day like I used to, It's been a God send. I can get around much better and am relatively pain free. I don't get drowsy or dizzy, in fact I don't seem to have any side effects. My quality of life has improved significantly since I started this new medication. Thank goodness my Doctor decided to try this, I will admit, after dealing with this for so long I had lost hope it would get any better. I wish I had known about this years ago, better late than never."


"I went on this kicking and screaming. Very skeptical. It saved my life. Minimal withdrawal from 6mg - 1mg. Only symptoms from 1 - 0mg were insomnia, sneezed & RLS at night, with SLIGHT agitation. Could have been a cold. NO rebound opiate depression & no other symptoms. Sleep normal within 1 week. "


"This is the only birth control that doesn't make me crazy. It does take at least 3 months for your body to get used to it and you have to take it at the exact time to prevent spotting and/or breakthrough bleeding. I don't gain any weight while on it and it clears up my acne. Once my body became used to it, my periods were not painful, lighter and shorter. Everyone is different but the key with this one is you must take it on time!!"


"I was diagnosed in February 2001 with no symptoms at all. I went for a voluntary test and got the shock of my life. I was classified as a slow progresser for 15 years without treatment. My viral load was 900 in June 2015 and 425 cd4.  In December 2015 viral load went up to 2020 and that was the highest its ever been in 16 years and  cd4 400.  My doctor suggested I start medication as it was never going to come down on its own but will continue going up. That got me scared but didn't want things to get worse and I had to take control,so after nearly 16 years, I started taking stribild on 22/12/15.  After 6 weeks I had an undetected viral load. I have had no side effects whatsoever and I'm still undetected and feel happier that i'm in control"


"I stopped using the cream after the 4th day. I have followed the instructions to a T. Applied a minimal amount and rubbed it into the wart until it was gone, made sure that I did not apply it to normal skin. The cream actually burned through part of the wart and burned the epidermis so I've had to stop using the cream as it can not be applied to broken skin. The fingers that I used to apply the cream have experienced nerve pain and burning sensations similar to those I experienced where I applied the cream on the wart. I had hesitations about using this cream, however, at least I can say that I have tried it. I am going to stick to liquid nitrogen, the least painful form of treatment for me out of all the medical treatments I've tried."


"I take it for severe lower back pain. I have to take the maximum dose of 400 mg a day and you must take it on a regular basis every four hours and you may not feel the full effect unless you've been taking it consistently.    I am 50 years old very active and travel often the only side effect that I have is constipation if I don't take it on time my body tells me because then the pain reoccurs within 10 minutes of taking tramadol I feel fine"


"I've been using this for almost a month and my skin is extremely sensitive, red, and is peeling like crazy. When I began using this my skin broke out like crazy as well. I start school in 3 days and I am so embarrassed."


"Always do research before putting anything in your body.

My doctor said it was safe with no symptoms except heavy periods which were crazy heavy!

The actual procedure isn't bad. However, I had extreme hip pain for weeks afterwards. My stomach was always bloated and depending on how I moved, I would get a sharp pain in my lower stomach.

I had extreme anxiety and depression. I couldn't sleep and I was tired all the time. I had to take sleeping pills. And holy mood swings! I cried because I ran out of hot water in the shower... The worse part was my hair falling out in clumps!!! After 2 1/2 months I was done.

I've been off of it for a month and I feel so much better. My mood is better, no pain, and I'm able to sleep without pills."


"I have been on the Nuvaring for 2 1/2 years and have decided to go off it this month. Let me state, I know correlation does not (always) equal causation. I will write back in a few months to see if my issues have cleared up! No mood swings for me or weight gain/loss but....

I have decided to go off due to the following:

1. Never had a sinus infection in my life prior to the ring. The past 2 years I have gotten chronic sinus infections, and apparently this is a common side effect (who knew??)
2. I can't deal with the discharge anymore, its like I have to wear a tampon all the time.
3. Began to develop major digestive and bloating issues/water retention.
4. My sex drive is virtually gone now. (Defeats the purpose don't you think?)"


"I had my illegal IUD inserted about 2 weeks ago so far, and I am not as happy with it as I had hoped, but it's still very early on. The insertion was a breeze compared to how the last two weeks have been. I have has severe pressure/cramping/soreness and even sharp pinching pain in my ovary area to the point I couldn't sleep on my stomach. Then when I had intercourse for the first time since having it inserted everything was fine until we were in a certain position and I let you the most blood curtailing scream, I have no idea what happened with the IUD but I'm 100 percent sure he must have put pressure on it in a certain way it pinched inside of me so bad i have to say it ruined the moment.ive have light spotting ever since the insertion."


"I was hesitant to take this, but a persistent cough and chronic bronchitis that was well into week 9 left me little choice.  I am typically sensitive to most medications.  Especially stimulants which is why I was so hesitant.  However - I noticed a near immediate suppression of my coughing attacks which would leave me breathless and gasping to the point I was almost vomitting.  It took about 30 mins but I noticed it, and will be taking this again in the future if I have an option to!"


"Well, I just got the Mirena March 20, 2015. The insertion hurt so bad (I guess its because I have no kids). I'm 18 and right afterwards I began to bleed. I bleed off and on for three days and now, March 26, I'm having light bleeding. I came on my period three days ago and had terrible cramps. From the look of it though, I may be bleeding for 2-3 months. I just hopes it gets better! Thank you all!"


"This medication worked wonders for me and I felt quite good on this medication. The problem lies with the side effects. Unbeknownst to me for many months was that it increased my prolactin levels which caused my breasts to grow and menstrual cycle to be off. High prolactin is harmful in the long run and my breasts never returned to their previous size (although maybe some of you ladies would be happy about it. I also gained a few pounds on Risperdal but nothing ridiculous."


"Prescribe Losartan March 4th, 2014. Atenolol 50mg before that for the past 20  years just wouldn't get my pressure below 140/85. Within 1 day of starting this medication I casually commented to my wife that I felt like I had been beaten up. I couldn't for the life of me figure out why I felt so stiff and sore. The past three days I have felt like my heart is coming out of my chest. Complete loss of appetite. March 7th today and I called my Physician's office and told the receptionist what I was dealing with and explained I would no longer take the medication. This was my first visit to this particular Doctor due to relocating. Expecting a call tomorrow and hopefully go back to Atenolol with a higher dosage."


"Since I started an Advair diskus regime many years ago - I rarely have to use my rescue inhalers.  In fact I lose more of them than I use.  The only negative is the cost - over $200 for a month's supply - that wasn't a big issue when I had a sweet low copay but all that has changed since the Affordable Healthcare Act (A nice oxymoron there !).  I was surprised to see Advair (actually under a different name, but still GSK's product) in Belize at just $55USD for the same dosage.  Can't wait for generics to hit the market."


"I used Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about a year and a half. It worked pretty well in that I did not get pregnant and did not experience any harsh side effects. (On previous Birth Controls, I experienced sore and enlarged breasts, extremely decreased sex drive, and difficulty even responding to sexual anything). However, I did have more vaginal fluid than I was comfortable with and the fluid also had a different/weird odor. It helped my skin dramatically for the first couple of months, but after that it only helped some. My period was lighter and shorter on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, so that was a plus! No weight gain, no moodiness. On the whole, I'd say it was a successful birth control experience."


"Bought monistat 7
For those who can not tolerate the burning sensation inside your hooha this isn't for you but overall we all just want to get rid of that YI so I highly recommend the product.

My experience was the First night I've used the product felt like I'm burning in hell and dying, in tears, so I forced myself to sleep then the next morning I didn't feel any itch..I made it through the day feeling good.. just that I still need to finish the whole medication and run its course just to clear it out."


"I got my Skyla put in 4 weeks ago. 23 years old. I am writing on here because I thought many reviews I read were very misleading, and I was very nervous beforehand, which I realize was not necessary.

First things first: Everyone's body is different! Some people are bound to have different experiences - so take every review with a grain of salt.

Insertion felt like a pretty severe cramp for about 5 minutes, but nothing that bad. Take Ibuprofen an hour before. I spotted for 2 weeks after, nothing serious. I have been getting random stomach pains / cramps -- maybe 1/2 times a week. Nothing too severe, its just caught me off guard.

I will write again in a few months, but as of right now, very happy with it."


"I use birth control mainly because I have irregular periods. I switched from the Nuvaring (not sure if the bad mood swings, multiple yeast/UTI infections, and INSANELY low sex drive were because of the ring or because of a really bad relationship), and it's been great. I really dislike the 3 hour window (I forget pills). But I'm giving it a 9 because I haven't had ANY of the side effects that tend to come with other methods. I feel really great and aside from light spotting, I can't really tell that I'm on the pill. If you don't mind using backup methods with sex then it could be really awesome to use."


"I felt like I had to review this because I almost didn't start it since all the reviews were truly horrifying. I have been on depo for a few years and so have two of my best friends. We all absolutely love it. I haven't had a period since the first shot. I never experienced any weight gain or hormonal changes. Best of all, My bleeding and cramps from hell finally went away. I started taking this not for birth control, but to get rid of my extremely painful periods that started all the sudden once I turned 30.

I'm not saying don't believe the horror stories, just remember, people usually only review when they have bad experiences. I like this way better than the pill and I don't have to take it everyday."


"Prior to getting on the aropax 12.5 I started having anxiety symptoms from nowhere. The meds have improved my quality of life quite a bit."


"Trying to get this medication from my Pharmacy because it works so well but I'm not able to because it cost $1,900 and I'm so sick and tired of getting the runaround"


"Saxenda did not work for me. I actually gained weight and was never not hungry. I am an overweight type 1 1/2 diabetic. Hoping for a miracle, I starting using Saxenda. Right from the  beginning, it did nothing to curb my hunger.

So after a $500 co-pay, $200 doctor visit and issues with my deductible, a 90-day supply cost me $ 1,900. Seems like a serious cash cow for all involved especially people who never experienced obesity."


"I am taking Zoloft 50 mg since more than 10 years, to deal with depression. My only problem is that I get SLEEP FULL OF DREAMS ONLY. My Doctors have tried a lot by giving many different sleeping medications, but all in vain.

I have come across a couple of patients with the same problem.

In case any of you have faced the same problem, please share your experience. If you have been able to solve this problem (of sleep full of dreams), please let me know how.
Thanks."


"Here is a case of big pharma at its finest. $197 for a .5 ml bottle. Doc gave me two bottles sample. One was empty, one lasted a month. Same size. The one I purchased had TWO drops in it!! My insurance stopped covering it at the first of the year. I will never buy this again. I'm not sure it works for my condition, anyway as symptoms have not cleared up. Don't buy this."


"Had a Major Heart Attack, 3 stents, thank heavens no heart damage!
This medication keeps my blood pumping great and heart relaxed. No side effects for 5 years I know of."


"The pain patch works well for me as I am disabled and don't work. I do have a problem with excessive sweating and keeping the patch on for 48 hours. The best thing I have used for keeping the patches on is BENZOIN TINCTURE. This works great for me when nothing else worked. My doctor recommended I try it and boy, I'm glad I did! Can be found in any pharmacy for around $5.00."


"Took phentermine 37.5 for 8 weeks and lost 21lbs. My doctor has me on a 4 week break and then I can start the cycle again. Need to lose 50lbs more. Minimal side effects."


"I didn't have acne but would get clusters of pimples and once I started using this and not touching my face, my face has cleared up completely"


"The throat pain is gone but have serious diarrhea. However have been wondering about implications in breastfeeding."


"This works GREAT! I would recommend it to anyone. I love how I have to keep taking Xanax throughout the day. I've been taking it for 3 months now."


"Hi everyone, I was recently put on fluextine 20mg . I started with 10mg for one week then for the last 2 weeks I've taken 20mg at bedtime.
I feel very anxious , agitated in the mornings and wake up with dry mouth and feel náuseated.
Has any one had this experience, and how long where you on it when you started feeling better less anxious.
I take hydroxizine 25 mg at bedtime too , and Pepcid .

Thanks !"


"Starting on Saxenda about 8 months ago at 195lbs.   I am down to 140!   Couldn't be happier, although I am a little nervous about my appetite increase when I stop shortly."


"This was well worth doing. I initially did my face and a year later am back doing my scalp to finish the process - should have done it all at once. It completely removed all brown spots and left my skin looking 15 years younger. It took three weeks before my skin started "smoldering" but it wasn't more painful than a sunburn. Looked very red and I worked from home for about a week. This worked beyond my dermatologist's and my best case scenario. Awesome!"


"I have just finished my first month of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. Before starting this pill my Dr. put me on Lo Loestrin Fe. I had the WORST time with that pill. I bleed the entire month, heavy for the most part. I was extremely moody and tired all the time and to top it off I got the yeast infection from hell. I couldn't stay on it anymore. When I found out about Ortho TriCyclen Lo I read a lot of reviews and was scared to death to start taking this. There were TONS of negative things said about this pill. I honestly have to say that this pill is great. It feels like your not taking anything. I just started my period, and its light. I do have some cramps, but its nothing extreme. I would suggest this pill to anyone. The only bad thing about it is that it is expensive."


"I have had various SSRI's and etc - nothing worked. Just gone on 2.5mg ativan and feel it has saved my life. Seems I had crippling anxiety without being aware of it, as no panic attacks etc. So there are some people with bad experiences,  but do not generalise."


"I tried this medication but after about 3 weeks the side effects were too much for me I had pain in my liver so I stopped. There are other solutions but beware if you use google you are going to end up on a wild goose chase of fake reviews from non medical professionals trying to sell you junk. Many sites will disguise themselfs often citing clinical trials to make them look convincing.

Then it dawned on me to search pubmed.gov, this is the website where official clinical trials results are shared. Search for the terms "toenail fungus" or "Onychomycosis".

I don't have a cure yet as I'm still reading up but once you've found the active ingredient you can then search for products containing it. Ignore ALL reviews from members of the public."


"I have been having yeast infections off and on for about a year and a half now. I haven't had one since February, but when I got those very familiar  symptoms I did what I normally do. Get the doctor to prescribe diflucan or fluconazole and take Monistat as an extra measure. I normally always get the 1 or 3 day pack with the little pill like insert, this time my mom bought me the 7 day with the cream instead of the pill. WORST VAGINAL EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE 23 YEARS OF LIFE! Immediately after inserting the Monistat I began itching terribly and it would not go away!!! I was running around my apartment like a crazy woman. I sat in warm water, tried to dig the cream out with a wash towel,"


"I have been on Portia for over a year it has made me lose weight and caused me to have crazy mood-swings. i got two benefits from the pill which is weight loss and definitely did not get pregnant. This pill works really good for me and I will continue using it until I'm ready to have a child in the future."


"Wicked awesome. Works wonders. "


"I am on 1mg of it 2x a day as needed for panic attacks, and it takes the edge off, but it does not fully calm down everything, it also helps me sleep well."


"So I took Ella one just before 48 hours of unprotected sex, my period was due on the 25th, which was about 2+ weeks later on, so I waited, but when the 25th came, no period, naturally was very very panicked, and after a few days there was still nothing, took a pregnancy test and the first one didn't work, which again was worrying, but the second one came back that I wasn't pregnant, which was a big relief! Just come on my period now, which is the 30th. Honestly, try not to worry too much and stay calm, it's more than likely that this has worked!"


"I still have minor anxiety and depression...but wow my life got changed"


"Date: 07-08-2016...Re Valium: I have been taking Valium for the past three years as I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I very seldom take Valium. Like, 4 mg a week or 4 mg twice a week or I can go a month without taking it.  It is very subtle, it will start working after 20 minutes which has been my experience.  Valium does melt my anxiety and panicky feelings away even at 4 mg. After taking it, I would feel like my old self.  I tried to score it by 2 mg; however, it is not effective.  I think those who try it the first time should go 4 mg or 5 mg. I am also taking an SSRI for my anxiety condition.  SSRI is not perfect.

Some days are tough so I tough it out by not taking a Valium. If you don't abuse it, you can take it for life."


"Prednisone is excellent for killing gout inflammation and pain.  I have tried colchicine and had no relief, but prednisone works within hours.  One or two doses is usually enough if taken at first sign of pain.  The only side effect is it sends sugar readings high for a day or perhaps two if you need to continue taking it.  After a few days it brings the sugar readings down quite low.  For me its great - use it."


"My new OBGYN surgeon suggested this as a last ditch effort before I get a hysterectomy for non stop bleeding for the last two years (not from fibroids, uterus with almost no lining).  This is EXTREMELY PAINFUL!  If you've ever had a biopsy in your uterus, just imagine having biopsy's all night long after you get this inserted.  I was NOT prepared for this and maybe it's just my body.  But I can tell you that half my body is tattooed and have a very HIGH pain tolerance.  Tattooing is like a day at the spa compared to the pain of this IUD.  I was so close to going to the ER last night.  It's day no# 2 and I'm still in a lot of constant pain and had to call into work sick.  Please head my warning before getting this foreign object inserted!"


"I tried Belviq for Two weeks great med but no insurance will cover it. Coupons only 20 % out of pocket  $265.00 for just for 1 a day dose."


"I have taken 60mg for 20 years. Three weeks ago my Dr. dropped the dosage to 30 mg. I had some hateful and days of crying. Now that passed but my feet and legs and lower back hurt so bad I can barely walk. Is this normal and would it stop if I took 60 again."


"I am getting ready to end my 3rd month on the nuvaring... I used to be on BeYaz but couldn't stand the mood alteration and it was making my anxiety levels very high.  When I went off of it my acne (which was nonexistent before) popped up like crazy! My gyno recommended the nuvaring because unlike the pill where you get one high dose of hormones, the ring gives you a continuous dose of hormones.  Here is a list of my pros/cons for the ring.
pros: no mood alteration at all, no weight gain that I can tell, not pregnant
cons: discharge, you can feel it, I got a UTI within the first month of using it, your partner can feel it during sex, its difficult to get wet, and it doesn't help with acne at all"


"My husband and I didn't believe in ADD. My child's doctor said that he would only medicate if my child's grades were suffering.  We postponed medication until my son was in the 5th grade and grades started plummeting. He is not hyper or misbehaved but has difficulty focusing, completing tasks and becoming overwhelmed.  We tried other medicines, but Daytrana was for us.  No fuss to take medicines.  No sudden drop in mood. No depression.  The only drawback was itchy skin, but he overcame this and difficulty removing the backing, but overtime this becomes easier. I would recommend this. Do not give up on your child.  ADD is real!"


"This medicine makes my brain work right. "


"I've been on this pill for about a month now. I've been bleeding since the first day I started it. I'm now up to my placebo pills which I'm just going to take. I'm hoping my body adjusts soon because the bleeding/spotting is quite aggravating. I've been moody, but I'm a generally moody person and would have to wait it out to say it's the pill doing it. My appetite has actually decreased, which is something I wasn't expecting at all. Other than the bleeding, no complaints on this pill this far."


"I was on 10mg of Paxil for the first time in my life and it increased my anxiety so bad I missed work went off and I felt good for a week now I'm back to feeling bad and missing more work. I might try Prozac but very nervous."


"Works awesome but the diarrhea was terrifying"


"My doctor prescribed Buspar for anxiety.  I have been taking this for 4 weeks and I am concerned because I read from some of the comments that this is prescribed for short term use.  It really is working for me and the thought of not taking it terrifies me."


"I started taking Zoloft when I was 16. I was sent to the hospital twice for suicidal actions and my doctors upped my initial dose from 25mg to 200mg. I was supposed to go up to 300mg but I was really sick of the dosage being upped and nothing happening. To be completely honest, it took 2-3 months to kick in for me. I've been diagnosed with psychotic depression/possibly schizophrenia spectrum. Now that the medicine has had some time to work into my system, I've felt much better. Not 100% my old self, but capable of functioning and taking care of myself. I wasn't able to get out of bed for days on end at my worst. The side effects are totally manageable and worth it. My psychosis apparently calms down when I'm feeling less down which is a relief."


"I have had the Implanon birth control for over a year and I have no complaints about not having a period or losing weight. This is truly the best choice I think I have made as a mother of one, and being only 20 years old the long term birth control was the route for me."


"This medicine makes me feel tired, but won't let me sleep due to jittery feeling.  This is not a good medicine for sleep.  Have to turn over about every five minutes to get rid of jittery feeling.  This medicine should not be taken for sleep at all."


"Like the many others that have written responses, I have been using Lidoderm patches for many years.  I began with the Brand Name and then CVS switched to the generic by ENDO.  If you can find this generic it works just like the original.  But recently they switched to the newly developed generic by Mylan.  Do not waste your money. They are highly ineffective.  Difficult to separate from the plastic and very stiff un-maleable.  Once applied the stiffness causes them to lift up, beginning with the corners and pretty soon the whole patch releases.  Obviously the adhesive doesn't work either.  I can't get them to stay on long enough to see if they even work - no where the recommended 12 hours which I have had no problem with on others!"


"This medication made me really down . It was completely ineffective for my neuropathy. I would highly recommend that no one take this medication."


"I guess it is working great to relieve the possibility of clots, for I have no sign of a clot returning. However, I am covered in bruises and my stomach is knots more, I feel bloated and uncomfortable. I am unable to drink even a small amount of coffee in the morning, even a few hours after having taken the dose. That being said, I have to take it for at least a year after my heart attack, so I guess I have to deal with these side effects."


"It has been almost 6 months since my shot and I have been on my period the whole time. I gained 45 pounds and I was the most depressed I've ever been. I went insane with mood swings, my already bad pain got worse, and I had head splitting migraines among other things. I don't recommend it to anyone. It should come with a prescription for Xanax and some weight loss pills to try to stay on top of things."


"This drug Killed my Father. He was put on it for his AFIB and 1 month & 1 week later he died. He was admitted to the Hospital and never got out. His condition worsened over the hospital stay. His lungs were toxic, kidney failure and put on a machine to breathe. Eventually his body couldn't take it any longer."


"I wrote my first report in Mid-October of 2014.  I have not had any alcohol at all since that post, have reduced my dosage to 1 pill first thing in the morning.  I am a very social person, and entertained a great deal.  I was very very worried that I would relapse if faced with the availability of alcohol.  I have sailed through all my seasonal parties, early spring get togethers and weekly "wings and beer" with friends with not one slip.  My husband and daughter are huge supporters.  As I write this, I have various wines and liquors in my cabinet - serve to guests - and have no interest at all in consuming booze in any form.  Again, I state that Campral saved my life."


"It has changed my life. I have been taking 20 to 40 mg for about 2 years. I was feeling so good for so long, that I thought I'd be fine without it and stopped taking it..... Within 2 months, I had fallen back into a horrible depression. I then started taking the medication again, feeling much better, no crying, within a week. And feeling great again within a month or 2. I have felt some of the side effects, insomnia being the worst, but not bad compared to how much better I feel."


"Prescribed for intense itching of the forearms caused by nerve damage at the C5-6 level. 300mg 3x per day for 3 months. Took approximately two weeks to reach maximum effectiveness and completely blocks the itch that nothing else could stop. Only drawback is possibly some un-before-known mild brain-fog/mental fatigue: difficulty expressing a thought because the appropriate (common) word escapes me, difficulty with information recall (short term memory), "spacing out". The initial sleepiness experienced when taking a dose passed within a few weeks. Other than appearing as, and feeling like, an occasional "airhead", this medication has been a tremendous asset."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Morning before eat two waffles organic with syrup and a coffee with 1/2 milk1/2 coffee Gatorade the rest of day frost cherry 6pm Tasted ok grape flavor mixed with water. Pooed in 15 minutes then every 15 minutes for four to 5 hours. Went to bed, morning prep 2nd bottle 4 am."


"I took 3 tabs a day and it didn't do a damn thing for me. Hugely disappointed."


"I started Orthro Evra about 3 months ago. Let me just say, it has changed my life for the better. One, my period is more light and short. My sex drive has went up. I have put on a little weight. But, to me it's good weight. My breasts have increased from a C cup to a DD! I'm not complaining there! The only complaint that I have had, is one patch did come off. I noticed right away and put on a new patch. Nothing to worry about. This was my first birth control method, so I can't compare it to other forms but, I honestly love it and will continue to use it."


"I have been a long time sufferer of migraines for 21 years on my life, and I am 40 so half of my life. I have been on many many daily meds and meds to take to help with the pain to heavy narcotics.  This is the ONLY inject able that helps with my migraines.  I try my normal thing of IB Profin and a benadryl and if that does not work after a few hours I use Sumavel DosePro and with in 10 minutes, 90 % of the time I am migraine free and ready to go though my day. This works for onsets to walking up with a full blown migraine."


"I'm 21 and I got the nexaplon Around December of 2015. Insertion was okay he numbed it so I didn't feel a thing. Everything was fine, my period started the beginning of January for like a week. First few weeks sex was painful & EVERY time me and my boyfriend would have sex, I would bleed for about 2-3 days following.  And ever since January 18,2016 I HAVE BEEN BLEEDING SINCE. 3 months without sex and I'm going crazy lol. I know it takes awhile for your body to adjust to hormones and whatever but this is extreme and I'm actually getting it removed to get the mirena IUD. Hopefully I have a better experience with it. I was on the pill for about 5 years but the estrogen give me migraines."


"In 6 weeks from first using Axiron, my levels went from 236 to 375. No bad. To the people talking about testicular shrinkage - ask your doctor about HCG shots. I start them on Monday and they are supposed to totally alleviate that issue. I will report back after a month and let you know the results. Supposedly 30 days (once a day) is all it takes for most people to get them back to normal. You give them to yourself in the stomach. It isn't hard, I tested it with my doctor using some vitamin B."


"Seroquel was prescribed for sleep disorder and it works just fine without any hangover the next morning"


"When I turned 30 my acne became much more cystic and spread to my neck, chest, and back. My bacne was so bad it hurt to take a shower. Within 3 weeks of starting Claravis (30mg daily), I started to experience dry skin and lips. Over the months, I developed rashes on my hands and arms due to dry skin. I had several nose bleeds and dry eyes, but was able to remedy all the dryness with lip balm, saline solution, and various lotions/moisturizers. I also became thirsty all the time, but this began to subside going into my 4th month. The dryness was a very small price to pay for the AMAZING results. My face, neck, chest, and back are almost 100% CLEAR!!! I didn't have any other side effects and my ONLY regret is not taking this medication sooner!"


"This medicine has changed my life.  I have energy for my family and friends, I'm much more focused, less irritable, and less anxious.  My doctor tapered my onto the medication so I didn't experience the sleeplessness many have."


"I was bleeding for 10 days and it got crazy heavy. I went to the doctor and she prescribed 30mg/ day for 7 days and then taper down to 20 for 7 day, then 10 for 7 days. This seems really crazy!  Has anyone ever heard of this dose being prescribed?"


"Good."


"Causes extremely bad cramping, and doesn't Always work"


"Relieve the pain in the joints in my wrists and hands, it was debilitating before my doctor put me on Cymbalta."


"I'm 21 weeks pregnant and I got a year infection by antibiotics and was told by my obgyn to get monistat 7. I am on my 4th day and it burns like hell. I can't sleep my baby is moving around so much more then normal and the burning won't go away! I took a shower and have whiped down there with a cold wet soapy wash cloth. It has slowly gotten better but I am calling my doctor as soon as they open tomorrow! I will never but this brand ever again!!!!!!"


"I was on Celexa but still felt depressed (I have anxiety as well and Celexa was taking care of that), so I was prescribed bupropion. I was on 150mg and felt no change, so my psychiatrist had me drop the Celexa completely and take 300mg of Wellbutrin. I reacted badly to dropping the Celexa and had the worst anxiety of my life for two days. He put me back on the Celexa with the Wellbutrin, but I never felt a change. So, off of it I went."


"Just started hysingla er 30mg but with norco 10\325. The pain Dr and I have been trying several IR and ER pain relief medicines.  I have chronic pain after back surgery l5-l3, plus fibro and arthritis. So I hurt from head to toe literally. I won't give up norco until I know new meds work. That's our agreement.  I have had only 3 days on hysingla. I tried mornings but it kept me up that nite so switched to 9pm I think it peaks about 10-12hrs in. I sleep ok. I need to be able move normal again during day! I really can't tell I'm taking it as I'm still taking norco every 4 hrs. They're not great either but least it works somewhat on back pain. I noticed on the 2nd day I'm starting to itch.  If it doesn't let up I'll have call Dr office for something else. I hope not I'd like to give full month trial. May be it is too low dose for me."


"I had taken Lisinopril for 5-6 years with no obvious side effects that caused me problems.  Until 2 years ago, one morning I woke with a very obvious, very swollen eye.  An ophthalmologist reported that I had gotten something in my eye and gave me eye drops.  About 2 weeks later, the same thing occurred with my eye more swollen.  I had an appointment with a new endocrinologist that day and decided to go to the ophthalmologist after that appointment.  On meeting the new doctor, he immediately requested my list of medications and diagnosed the Lisinopril as the cause."


"This medication is the best antidepressant I have taken and believe me I've tried them all! Works fast, in 5 days I felt normal. I had to go off it due to loss of medical benefits and I had no bad side effects. I started taking it again and felt normal again in 5 days. I've been on it now 3 yrs straight and it keeps working just as well as it did when I started."


"Gave me pain relief but also terrible diarrhea."


"i just started this a few days ago. I am newly 17 years old, and I've had acne for four years mild/moderate. I tried epidou for a year and it never really worked good when it was most "effective" so i decided to go back to the dermo and he prescribed me this medication i apply it twice a day on my whole face,chest,and back and I've seen improvement already my skin is purging but i see my face clearing day by day. I am less oily i feel. i typically have bad acne on my chin and forehead and its already clearing...im excited to see my face clear completely!"


"Been taking this medicine for over a year and still have episodes of Atrial fibrillation that knock me off my feet and into bed at times."


"This drug killed my thyroid.  You should also be screened heavily for certain blood illnesses before taking and monitor your liver and kidneys.  A VERY poisonous drug."


"I tell ya. The differin gel I was prescribed at the dermatologist, worked great. But the differin gel that is now available in stores, like walmart. HORRIBLE. Not the same at all. Different color as well. 12 dollars down the drain."


"If you're having problems with oily farts then you're not following the recommendation of a reduced fat diet! That oil is fat your body isn't absorbing, anytime it starts happening to me it's my reminder I need to watch what I eat!!  I also have IBS I now have regular BMs and haven't been as bloated. Also my appetite isn't as strong where I'm binge eating and I'm not craving junk food as much."


"I suffered from prolonged depression for most of my adult life with no relief until Nardil was introduced to me. I have been taking a daily dosage of Nardil for over 10 years and it has helped me enormously."


"I am 54 and weigh 211, never been so heavy!  If only I was 6 foot tall vs 5'5" wouldn't be quite so discouraging.
Second day on meds. No nausea, although I took 1/2 of a Dramamine with the 1 Contrave yesterday and took it with two saltines this morning.  Feel a bit sluggish and a bit of a fog but that's it thus far. See what the next 5 days brings, so far so good. Hope it works and that I will exercise and watch what I eat. Good luck to all, it is an uphill battle worth fighting."


"I absolutely love Nexplanon. I got it inserted in July 2013. Since then I have one extremely light period that lasted two days. I have no experience weight gain. I have always had very little acne and Nexplanon did not cause my acne to increase. I also haven't experienced a changes in moodiness. I recommend Nexplanon to my friends all the time. I also have a friend that has it and she really likes it although she has experienced some weight gain. I am very surprised so many people have had such a terrible experience. If you are considering getting Nexplanon do not let these horror stories scare you away. Everyone has a different experience so you'll have to see if it's a good birth control option for you."


"I was on a 16 week course with 30mg/day the first month & then 50mg/day the remainder of the time. At first it got a lot better, then it got a lot worse - which is to be expected. It took so long as to the 14th week to really see a big change and now I've just finished the full 16 weeks and my skin is better than ever. There are still some spots that need to be healed but other than that I'm amazed.
My doctor explained to me that the medication keeps working in your body for 8 weeks after you've stopped taking the pills & when you're on them some people's skin is so sensitive it's like glass & therefore for some people the pills really work its wonders after you've stopped them. So DON'T give up. Also, Aquaphor is lifesaver for dry lips."


"i promised myself if it worked, I'd write a review for all the ladies freaking out. personally, the condom had slipped off inside of me and was stuck in there for a bit. I took plan b within the hour and I had minor side effects. my period was a day or two late but for the most part perfectly fine. the whole time I was worried because the side effects make you feel like you're pregnant and i kept reading stuff online. trust the pill! It'll be nerve wrecking but just follow the instructions and be patient!"


"I was scared to start regimen about all the horror stories of HIV medication side effects. I have been on Complera for two weeks and have NO side effects. I was experiencing oral problems before that was due to HIV infection. I can't wait to get my labs back after starting regimen. I feel so much better."


"Worked for me.  I've been nicotine free since August 1, 2010"


"I had planned to write a lot more but it doesn't allow it. I had some devastating hormonal acne all around my jawline/neck area, basically the same area where a man would have a beard. I was never interested in taking Accutane due to the side effects but did some research and found Spironolactone *Aldactone as an apparent successful treatment. I've been taking it for 10 months now and my skin has never been better. I still get occasional pimples but I'm thankful for the drastic change. I started on 50mg ED for two weeks then upped it to 100mg ED for about 6 months or so and now I take a tablet (100mg) once to twice a week. I recommend it for anyone you legitimately has deep cystic hormonal acne that is on your face where a beard would grow."


"The pill started great until everytime I take it I want to vomit all the time. Practically, had the experience of a pregnant woman. I gained weight, was expected and had terrible headaches don't go away for hours. Impossible to sleep without wanting to vomit. I've been having emotional problems feeling depressed and crying without reason."


"I call this my miracle. It saved my sanity. We weren't having success with anything! Wow! Love this patch! Young girl went from running around the house getting into one thing after another, to finally being able to sit down and play video games. Side effects-she could just peel it off!  Itching where applied, seems to subside the longer you wear it. Gets red, irritated in that spot. Alternate hips. NO APPETITE until medicine wore off. I served breakfast at 4am to get 3 meals a day. Dinner 1 1/2 - 2 hours after removing patch and lunch if you want to call it that around 8am. It was worth it to me to save my sanity. Patch does take 2 hrs to kick in. Lasts well over an hour after you remove it. Left on longer than recommended on many occasions."


"I took Plan B 5 hours after having sex. The Condom broke while I was having sex and I didn't even know it and I was really scared. So I went to CVS and got the pill. It might cost a lot but it was worth it. Thank God for this. It's a life saver. Lord knows I can't raise no kids at this age."


"Might try this one again someday.  Was on it 3 weeks.  Sleep started off OK but got worse with time along with feeling more anxious and exhausted each day.  3rd week, I'm lying in bed and start to panic.  Try to get up and collapse on the floor.  My brain felt like it was being lightly electrocuted.  Broken sleep and nightmares the rest of the night.  Next day around 3pm, I started to feel better.  Great even and slept great that night but the night before freaked me out so much I swore to never take it again.  Withdrawals were horrific.  Worst thing I ever experienced.  Still, that one day and night was amazing and think it might have been the one if I stuck it out another day or 2.  Weird reactions, I know.  It works great for my dad."


"If i could i would give this a 0. i was put on Effexor for anxiety, the little depression that i had and i was told by my doctor that it would help with nausea. All was fine for a while, but when i ran out of the pills i would get very violently ill and could barely see straight. Effexor messed with me emotionally, it made me more depressed and had a opposite effect on me. NOW getting off the pills was the worst. it took 6 months from 150mg to 0. brain zaps, could barely walk in a straight line, walls would be moving and feeling sick 24/7. My advise to anyone is take Effexor with caution and just remember your body will become dependent on Effexor."


"36 year old female diagnosed last year. I did not want medication, but fearing I'd lose my job from symptoms, talked to my doctor and gave Strattera a try. Been on it a month. Can see major improvements in concentration, getting things done, not jumping from one thing to another constantly. I'm also a calmer, less anxious version of myself, more patient mother. Things don't seem to bother me as much! My head is quiet. For side effects the first 2 days were bad - chills, tingling/current sensation on my scalp, upper back and neck and numb arms, drowsy. My doctor told me not to quit, so glad I did! No constipation or trouble urinating. Still get occasional chills and scalp tingling, low appetite (good cause I was overeating!). Hope it lasts!"


"I had unprotected sex with my partner on my ovulation day and he pulled out before ejucalation but I was scared of pre-cum so I took Aftera 12 hours later. The side effects are  crazy. I had VERY BAD mood swings and painful cramps for almost a week. Lost my appetite completely. Then suddenly all the side effects went away and got my period today (3 days earlier than the expected date). I took plan B before but the side effects were not as bad as this one !
My partner did not finish inside me so I'm not sure how effective Aftera is.
Please please never have unprotected sex. The side effects of these pills are crazy and waiting for your period to come is brutal."


"5th day on Buproprion XL150. I am supposed to take this once a week and then double the dose. Right now I am feeling I should not double up as I don't like the side effects. First few days I felt like heart was racing a little, jittery, clenching on teeth, trouble falling asleep. Am I still as depressed? No. Am I laying in bed and not getting my work done? No.I wouldn't say I am motivated, but I am getting done what needs to. Lost weight. No real appetite but at night I get hungry. My MAIN concern is I feel anxious and self-conscious. I am in school and I have a job where I need to work with superiors and be able to listen and perform. I feel like I am just going through the motions; an out of body experience. Will this end soon?"


"This is my second attempt with Amitiza (this time at the lower dose). Unbearably nauseated once again on top of the constipation and abdominal cramping. Does not work for me AT ALL."


"I have severe anxiety and at times, I can't even hold still. I completely avoid going out due to the severity of it.

Tried 1mg of xanax under the tongue, and within ten minutes, I could feel the anxiety getting better. Zero negative side effects."


"Best eye drops ever.  No side effects for me.  I have extremely bad tree pollen allergies and this makes the eye itchiness go away in less than a minute.  The only bad thing is that it only lasts about 3-4 hours before I need another dose.  "


"MY RLS  came on  post op of a Total hip replacement .It was wicked . I would get up at 2 AM and go for a walk. I got stopped by the police.They would walk around the block with me until the symptoms went away. Went to my sleep neurologist  and she knew immediately what it was. RLS post op is triggered by low feratin levels and/or withdrawal from opiates (pain meds)  you need to have your Iron levels checked . I have found a walk late afternoon ,ie mowing the lawn helps . There  is stimulation pad made called Relaxis which does work . However it drives my wife nuts."


"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy about 5 years ago and have had very good results by taking Dexedrine."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Been on STRIBILD for 2 months.  I have had no side effects at all and viral load went from 57,000 to 26 in one month."


"Before this medicine I felt lost but now I'm ready to go all the time."


"I have been smoking for 15 years, I can still remember the day I started I'm 26 now smoke a pack every 2 - 3 days. A  year and a half ago I wanted to quit smoking so I started champix. A week in I started to get little cravings by 3 months I was totally finished smoking no cravings or anything. So I decided to not take the rest of the 3 months I had left, I kept getting the awful nausea all day even if I took it on a full stomach. I figured "I already quit, I don't need the rest". Didn't smoke for 2 months after that. Was smoke free for 5 months, then I started smoking again its been a year  I've smoked again. But I started taking it again so hopefully I can hold out. Pretty much what I'm saying is stay on for the full program or its not gonna work."


"I began the first pack and everything started out fine. There was no major side effects. Then, came my first period. What a complete nightmare. My period was light and heavy. Making me want to scream in pain from my cramps. I bleed through tampons left and right. Also, it would go on for two days then stop for one. Then begin while I was sleeping. My "period" lasted for 8 days in total compared to its usual 5. Now, two weeks later I've had bloody discharge every single day."


"I have been on Seroquel 150mg since the age of 13. I have had sleeping problems since the 4th grade. I am now 20 yrs old. Without my Seroquel, I'll go weeks without sleep. But with it, once I take it, about an hour later, I'm fast asleep! I DO NOT know what I would do without it. The only bad thing I can honestly say, I have gained 100  lbs from taking Seroquel. Mostly to the hunger feelings it causes right before I'll fall asleep. I would very much rather be a large girl who can sleep than a skinny girl who never sleeps. I would recommend Seroquel to anyone, as long as you aren't someone who has a problem with some weight gain."


"I just finished my first litre of Moviprep for my colonoscopy tomorrow. It's disgusting tasting and very hard to swallow, I'm constantly gagging. It does exactly what it's suppose to though, I feel like I'm peeing from my butt and it's definitely cleaning out my system.

I'm dreading the next litre in the morning."


"I have had 3 other colonoscopy preps. This is by far the most expensive and worst tasting. I was barely able not to vomit. I had nausea and bloating for an hour and a half."


"Went on implanon for birth control. Insertion was a breeze. Clinician used anesthetic and inserted rod in 2 mins flat. Immediately was protected from pregnancy. Had no period for two years on it. At 2.5 years, I had developed a very large ovarian cyst on my ovary. It was so large they had to remove it surgically and biopsy it. Dr said it wasn't related. Six months later- another large cyst. Again. Had to have it removed. This one was 16cm around. Dr said again wasn't related. On the third cyst, went to different dr. She immediately removed it and said she has had several patients get severe cysts while in implanon. Got it taken out immediately and started estrogen pills to shrink my cyst. No cysts (that are symptomatic) since removal."


"I was born with a thyroid condition. I am 23 year old female. I did the other brand for a while, and made me tired, sad, and just made me feel hopeless. I am on Synthroid 88mcg and although I sometimes feel sad, my weight is maintained, I'm able to work, and play with my 1 year old daughter, who thank God is healthy. Finding the right dosage is so important and is a trial and error. If everything is good and you only have one symptom like sadness...get a hobby, again a close friend is so important and always take your pill!"


"I had tried so many birth controls before this one and finally my doctor recommended another one. It was Yaz. probably the best birth control for clearing acne, ever. After just two months I'm already noticing a drastic difference. I am so so grateful. I can't even remember the last three I was on before this one but some made my acne so much worse and I'm so glad I found this one"


"I have been on Saxenda for about 2 months now. I am down 17Lbs. I noticed constipation when I increased my dose to the highest one. .3. Im grateful my insurance covers it. I pay 30.00. I continue to exercise and drink plenty of water. I go back to docotr jan 2017. I started out at a weight of 265 im 249 now. "


"The first two nights, I could sleep on my side without pain, but the third night I could not and the third and fourth mornings I woke up with sharp pain in both knees making it difficult to walk.  This is actually worse than before I had the injections.
Am I expecting too much?  When can I expect the pain to go away or at least not be present with every step I take?"


"I stayed nauseated the whole time I took it. Plus I lost all sense of judgement and reason. I started buying stuff on Ebay with a charge card. I had charged about $21,000. of stuff without concern. Thank goodness my husband figured it out and stopped me before I maxed it out at $25,000. As he was calling canceling it, I was right in the middle of another purchase. I am back on Prozac and back to normal. I have an aunt that told me that it made her lose all inhibitions about spending also. So user beware!"


"I have had no side effects whatsoever on this pill. This is the first birth control pill I have ever taken and it has worked great for me! I'm not sure if this matters but I am 18 years old."


"I have had trouble with a sinus infection, literally, for years. Repeated use of Augmentin did nothing to help. Finally, my doc sent me to an ENT. He said the infection was "stuck" behind/in scar tissue that I have from sinus surgery 20 years ago. So, he prescribed Clindamycin. I have been taking it for 9 days now. I finish it tomorrow. For the first time in years, I can breathe through my nose, I can smell, I can taste. The body aches that I have had for too long to remember when they started, are gone. It took several days, but I feel so much better. And, I didn't have a single side effect. This medicine has been GREAT for me. If I ever need an antibiotic again, I will definitely ask for this one."


"I have just started to take 1/2 tablet 2x day .  For 3 years I have tried every alternative out there - iodine, tyrosine, sea vegetables homeopathic etc, and got no where. My diet is very clean and kept inching up in weight even though I work out 6x a week. In 3 days I have seen a vast improvement in energy levels, and happier outlook, less frustration and overwhelming feelings.  Hopefully a little weight loss will follow."


"I have taken Seroquel XR for two years. I take 800mg at night for BiPolar. At first it seemed like I would never come out of the haze but it wore off over a weeks time. Honestly, really I have had NO major bipolar problems since I have taken Seroquel XR. It is wonderful. But be sure to have insurance! Without my prescription it would be like $500/mo. It works very well for me because I take Adderall in the day and this helps me go to sleep at night. Great medicine."


"I've been on this medication for almost a month. My doctor told me it could easily take a month to get used to it.  I started out with headaches, extreme tiredness and excessive sweating.  The tiredness was gone after about 10 days.  The sweating is the worst side effect and I still suffer with it daily, though I am no longer dripping with sweat like I was when I began the medication.  I get occasional headaches, but nothing more than a slight headache to remind me that I have one.  I do feel better and am less stressed."


"My GYN prescribed me 500MG every 12 hours for 7 days. When I picked it up, the pharmacist warned me that it could cause nausea. The first two days I felt kind of sick, I had pretty severe upper abdominal pain and it lasted for hours, I felt like if I ate I would throw up. The third day I threw up twice and noticed that my urine was very dark, despite me staying very hydrated. Tonight I will take my last dose and I could not be happier. I have thrown up six times in the past week and spent hours in agonizing pain laying on my side hoping it would go away, it only ever felt better when I threw up. I definitely don't recommend staying on this medication for a long period of time, but it has effectively taken care of the bacterial infection."


"Today was my first day and I feel amazing. Life is on the right track. I feel free from bondage. Small things don't matter anymore. I love the new me"


"I switched from Prozac was feeling amazing but there was one problem. It constipated me. I tried to stick to it but it never went away. I do suggest you try this medication because it worked amazing just couldn't handle that side effect. GOOD LUCK"


"I obtained relief (from swelling, hot, painful knee joints) after religiously taking Glucosamine-chondroitin and calcium for six months, I kept this up with good results until pain returned May 2016.PCP referral to orthopedic surgeon who took x-rays of my hip & both knees & told me there was virtually no cartilage left, bone grinding against bone & bone spurs near both knees. I got Cortisone shot in in the one knee, then following week in the other w then after 2 weeks or so, started the orthovisc "gel" shots in my right knee--once per week for 4 weeks. The needle going into knee was not bad, but, pressure of gel filling knee was uncomfortable, but only for a few seconds. Excellent relief after the 3rd shot w/ good range of motion in knee."


"I have been taking Levothyroxine for 7 years, after being diagnosed in March 2010.  I do have to take a particular brand of it though as the other brand give me a severe headache but luckily my pharmacist has my brand on his computer and that is the only one I am given.  I am now on 150mcg and I have been constant on that dose for the last 2 years.  My energy levels do plummet during the afternoon but my 'normal' thyroid colleagues do too!"


"Started topamx back in January of 2014....had 1st panic attack in june of 2014. Didn't really put 2 and 2 together. Meds seemed to slowly start helping my Chronic migraines slowly after getting up to 100mg. Panic attacks continued and developed major anxiety issues over the next 2 years and went from only 148lbs and I'm currently at 108lbs at the moment. Barely able to function and zero appetite and no energy. Had to go to ER MULTIPLE TIMES FOR IV VITAMINS AND SOLUTION. Nuerologist and Primary finally are seeing that it's the topamx NOT AGREEING WITH MY BODY. While this med may work wonders for others, it has destroyed over 2 3/4 yrs of my life. I'm slowly titrating off by 6.25mg every 2 weeks, because that's all my depleted body can handle"


"I am 60 years old, female, have had many very painful breakouts over the last 15 yrs. I have weakened immune system. Finally after two breakouts within 2 months, I am now on 500 mg valacyclovir every night. So far, no problems except I have gained weight and feel tired all the time, but I take other medicines that cause this also. I recommend it highly."


"I miss my sex drive! I feel no sexual desire anymore since having the rod put in and I have gained exactly a stone in weight. I used to be one of those lucky girls who could eat what I like when I like, not anymore! Thanks to this weight gain I have horrible stretch marks on my legs and hips and feel the most unhappy I have ever felt. I'm 22 years old and have given the rod a chance for a year and I'm having it removed."


"Condom had a hole in it maybe got some sperm inside the vag and wasn't sure. Gave my gf plan b she took it about an hour after. She had no side effects the first few days and we both got really scared. Then about 4 days later she got some cramping but no period. The cramping stopped and we became really afraid she wasn't gonna get her period. But all the sudden about 6 days later without no sign she got it. The period was really rough and painful but overall worth it cause she wasn't pregnant. Take this pill asap if you think you need to and it should work. It really is a lifesaver"


"Used with Percocet it was to cure pain associated with having kidney stones. Took pain level down from severe to mild. Well worth it."


"I have had bad breath for 3 years now. I've tried mouth washes and brushing 4 or more times a day. I've been using this product for 2 days and my breath is smelling better."


"I've used this product for about 1-2months and it is incredible. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome so acne is a problem. Deep, sore, under the skin pimples would flare up and be so painful - no amount of expensive face wash would help. After Epiduo I haven't had a single under the skin pimple! It's clearing out blackheads, too.
You need to be really careful using it though. Use too much and your skin will be peeling for days on end. Use only a tiny bit on problem areas and ease yourself onto it.
This is a great product that has really helped. My skin is loving it."


"Fell 33 feet in a mall working. I broke a total of 16 bones. Was taken 30 mg 8 times a day and 15 mg oxy's 4 times a day. On top of that 2 mg xanax a day. I need something stronger maybe morphine. I have permanent nerve damage in foot and ankle. I been on this dosage for 3 years and have no intentions on stopping. Maybe medical marijuana would be better but I will not stop taking pain pills.NEVER.I WILL DIE ON MEDICATION."


"Before injections, had continuous pain in right knee; even during the night with little relief from aleve or motrin.  Had some relief with physical therapy.  After third injection, night pain was totally gone injections were two years ago.  Now, only take Aspirin (arthritis back & body) when I am doing strenuous exercise or gardening.  Can walk 6-8 miles a day with only slight discomfort. I have not needed more injections."


"Been on osmotic at various and increasing amounts for 18 months now, up to 18 a day, and was put onto bisocodyl at night to try to get some movement. After trying two each night for a week, and not even a twinge, have been moved onto 4 and still no difference, have also tried adding in pico sulphate but not sure if they are even reaching where they need to get to.
No idea if further increase in dose is either likely to be useful or prudent but getting toward the end of my tether with constantly fighting with no movement other than fluid..."


"So far it has been fine.  This is my first week and I have not noticed any side effects at all.  I take it at night.  I hope I continue on this track."


"So I've actually had this implant since I've been 15, and I'm by 18. When I first had it put in, I bled and spotted for 6 months, which I was warned would happen. After that my cycle was very irregular, either every couple weeks or couple months or even 4-5 months without. It is sometimes worrying going so long without one, because I always wonder if there's something else wrong. But I have to say I love the implant, it's super effective. I get no cramps or mood swings and my cycles are very light and last 2-4 days at most.  I would definitely recommend this."


"I started the depo shot in December didn't Bleed that whole month, January until  now we're in May I have not stopped bleeding! So I've been bleeding for six months straight about. And its so heavy, its ruining everything. I'm def getting off the shot and switching."


"I'm 11 and I take it. Before I got in trouble a lot, but now I'm fine."


"I had been on Escitalopram for the last 5 years due to anxiety and occasional panic attacks. But like other SSRI's it had negative impact on sexual function and weight gain. I tapered of my escitalopram slowly and started taking buspirone in low doses. It helped me great both on Sexual Function and anxiety. It gave me confidence and relief."


"I have tried several medications for Migraines and started Lyrica three months ago. Other than the weight gain I am very happy. Lyrica makes me feel ravenously hungry all the time. Actually, this past doctors appointment I was also prescribed Meridia and have experienced a loss in appetite and I hope this will get me back to a more comfortable weight."


"Just want to share my experience. I had unprotected sex twice on "high fertility " ovulation days ( very dumb I know ) took a plan b approx 60 hours after the incident two weeks late I got a very short (two day) period which was odd my period is usally 3-4 .following month I got my period on time & full force . The pill does work ladies and I was ovulating at the time."


"I was extremely wary of taking this medication, but I am so glad that I did. I suffered with panic attacks at night time until I took this medication. I started off on 25mg then slowly increased to 100mg. I do not suffer from panic attacks anymore, and I feel awesome! I can finally get a restful night of sleep."


"I originally came on to this site to look for facts on Implanon, because I am thinking of switching from Nuvaring to Implanon. Out of the many comments, only a few were good. There were many many negative comments and it made me wonder if the majority of people who choose to comment, do so because they are experiencing negative side-effects, and those women who aren't experiencing side-effects don't leave any comments at all. So I'm going to go ahead and add a GOOD comment about Nuvaring. Nuvaring has worked out GREAT for me. No side-effects that I have noticed. No weight gain, no mood swings, no acne. The only thing is that I can feel it during sex, which is an easy fix to just take it out before and put it back in afterward."


"I've always had bad asthma as a kid. I was constantly had to be put on steroids. My Dr did an IgE test and mine were over 1,500 (less than 100 is normal) I was put on Nucala for 5 months. At the time of the first injection my lung function was at 86% at the time of the fifth injection I was at around 35%. While on this drug I felt so sick! Back pain, head ache, nausea, fatigue. I felt like I had the flu everyday! We decided to stop the drug. (I am still looking for a new treatment option)"


"I take 4mg of Klonopin per day. I have done so for more than two years.  I went to a clinic where a "no benzo" policy was established and I was taken off the medicine.  I went through two years of agony.  Neurontin was given as a substitute...it made me depressed, and nauseous.  I finally had to go to a private doctor to be put back on my Klonopin and am returning to normal.  The only issue I would mention is that it is not a fast acting medicine."


"I have been on Depo for 7 years now. I love how I don't get my period, but my sex drive has decreased and I have gained about 70 lbs. I also have acne that won't go away no matter what I use. I'm looking to switch my birth control before my next shot is due in 3 months."


"This is my second gout attack I have taken Colcrys with. First was my right wrist and second my right toes. I have gotten along well with 0.6mg taken once a day.  Only side effect I have noticed was more solid stools. I noticed pain relief within the first day. I did take a pain pill as well with my toe flare up but swelling did start to go down after first day on Colcrys. It works for me."


"I started taking this per my Doctor instead of Tylenol for lower back pain.  I had stomach issues.. could not eat, vomited, severe itching on the legs and armsI "


"Restiril  for sleep"


"I was recovering from severe PTSD linked to bipolar 2 and autism spectrum disorder. I lived in a sort of dual reality, with violent images of past trauma continually playing into the present. Every thought stopping technique and medication failed to solve the problem until Fluvoxamine was added to the mix. For me, it stopped the images immediately. I was finally able to smile again! And I do not recall experiencing any particular side effects. Of course, I always insisted that my doctors start me on low doses, as side effects were a definite concern. Everyone is different. But for intrusive thoughts and images, I would definitely recommend that this medicine be given a try. What does not work at all for some may work wonders for others!"


"He was on it alone, for 3 cycles, and started on the 4th... kappa light chains went up each month, and doubled to over 11,000 before stopping it.
Had been on it with Revlimid, which helped decrease light chains, but couldn't tolerate, due to blood counts... platelets needed every other days and RBCs needed weekly"


"Buspar* Took 5 MG at 10:00 pm and stayed up until 2 am the night before work (due to being very mentally hyper and aware). Mouth and eyes very dry the next day.  Felt very weird all day the next day. Very hyper.  Wanted to continuously talk.  Felt wired but yet didn't really want to move.  Hard to function at work, but yet was in good mood (almost felt drunk). Seemed like I was slurring(possibly from dry mouth?)"


"I had used Maxalt when it was relatively new, and although it is quick to make short work on migraine it did cause me rebound headaches 80% of the time, which were never as bad but still no fun."


"Having bad experiences with hormones in pills causing mood swings and acne I wanted to try the non hormone Paragard and I was SO scared of insertion I read horror and good stories on it and almost backed out but I didn’t... A hour and a half before I took two midol and listened to music with one headphone out so I could hear the doctor and braced for the worst and it wasn’t painful at all more like annoying! A slight pinch and a little bit of cramping and so quick he said “I’m almost done” and I was in shock how fast it went - not even 5 minutes that I had been there, more like 2-3 and it was over! Definitely thankful and so far so good. Worth a try."


"My knee is worse since receiving the one shot 3 months ago.  It is always swollen and stiff."


"I used Differin gel for almost 2 years on my face. I had moderate acne that no OTC medication helped and some prescription medications didn't help much either. Differin took about 2-3 weeks of daily use before I saw any change but about 2 months into the treatment my face was pretty much all clear with no pimples. It was amazing. My skin did get red and itchy during those first few weeks but my doctor said it was common and to keep using because my skin would get used to it. It did and it still keeps my skin the best it's ever looked. Also, it's now available over the counter at drug stores."


"Amazing!!! Only 20 mg took away all fight or flight symptoms during presentations. I couldn't be more happy with this drug, I highly recommend!!"


"I'm five and a half months in and I wish I could say my period stopped like everyone else's seems to have. I'll go a month without a period and then the next month I have about 3 periods. One week on, one week off. Other than that, the only side of effects I can report are the mood swings. It makes me actually insane sometimes. I go through huge hormone shifts and I feel like I bloat more. The convenience of the drug makes it absolutely worth it though. I'm just hoping my body just needs more time to adjust."


"I've been taking this pill for 2.5 years and am completely satisfied. The first month taking it I had mood swings and nausea, but this is normal! It's the side effects that I feel most birth controls come with.
I rate this a 9/10 because this pill has kept me from pregnancy and cleared my breakouts on my back and chest, but not my face.
I can hide my chest and back, but not so much my face!!
Great contraceptive. I would recommend this to a friend or family member. The "periods" are SUPER light, if anything you probably won't spot during the sugar pill week.
There are many negative feedback about this pill, and I wanted to share my good experience with this birth control. Give it a month or so to kick in and it'll be worth it!"


"My sugar levels were in the 250-300 constantly.. now they are below 130 it's great.. there's risks with this medication being new.. but it's working wonders.. was on metformin 1000mg twice a day and Glipizide twice a day now.. just metformin and Glipzide once a day.. I am very happy. Feel a lot better.. no side effects so far.. was going to get insulin if Invokana didn't lower my sugar levels.. so lucky to have gotten it prescribed to me.."


"I took adderall for approx. 6 years. I started off taking 10mg twice a day. The last year of college I was taking 30mg time release twice a day. I feel that I did benefit from the medication during my last year of highschool and throughout college. My grades were B's and above, and during the first three years of highschool I would jump for joy if I earned a B. So having said that, yes adderall did help with my ability to focus, retain information, and to some degree my determination to complete tasks throughout the day. There was a huge price to pay for taking adderall for as long as I did. My metabolism slowed down immensely and maintaining the same diet and exercise I am 50lbs heavier. Doctor told me I would gain 40-75lbs and I did."


"DO NOT USE THIS DRUG.
I used it for post vasectomy infection prevention

Horrible drug with crazy side effects. I can't believe that this is legal to prescribe except for emergencies.

I only took 2 pills and 3 days later I still have aches and pains in joints all over my body. Joints are stiff and I have to walk slowly. Now I have to worry about a possible tendon rupture even months from now.

I also have tinnitus (ringing in my ears) which is CONSTANT. After taking the very first pill I felt light-headed, out-of-it and almost passed out. I should never have taken the 2nd.

This drug is insanely overpowered and should only be used if there is no alternative. It attacks your joints, tendons, muscles, digestive tract and nervous system."


"I was taking the phen phen when my doctor said that he would rather me try Contrave.  I will say it's not the doctors fault all of the side effects and issues were listed on the brochure.

I took the pill for 2 weeks with no help from the pill I ended up in the doctors office and a trip to the E.R. due to itchy, all of my joints, face swelling, headaches, dizziness and after taking Styroids and Benadryl for 2 weeks I am still having headahes, itchy and chest tightening. I wanted to let all know because I am one not to have reactions to pills or foods but with this one I did.  From what I have been told if you are going to have the reactieon it is about 2 weeks into taking the medicine. Benadryl is needed if these reactions start up."


"I was on this product for 3  years, I gave it a 7 not because it wasn't effective (because it was very effective, no pregnancies), but because the first year on it was awful, I was depressed and emotional ALL the time. One week out of the month maybe I felt okay, MAYBE. After a year I would have gave it a 9 (minor acne was the only issue). I loved that pill after the first year was over, I changed once because my clinic ran out of stock, NEVER AGAIN. I went emotionally crazy after I switched to a different brand, needless to say I switched back after that pack was used up. About 2 or so years later I switched to the generic brand TriNessa Lo and love it just as much."


"I love this medication... when I lay down for sleep at night I cannot turn my mind off. Its so frustrating! My doctor recommended this medication because its non habit forming. It works like a charm for the most part... I will still wake up sometimes but I am so relaxed I can easily fall back asleep. I don't have a problem getting up in the morning or starting my day. My only concern is taking this medication everyday and hope its not harmful to my body."


"I would NEVER use this! Going into my 4th year I started having pains in my pelvic area that lasted 30mins-6hrs. It would wake me up, at the time I had these intense pains I would bleed then it would just stop. Went to OB and got a pelvic ultrasounds, I had tremendous blood clots in my uterus that wouldn't pass. The shot stopped working and stored my monthly flow on my uterus the dr said seemed like it stopped working for at least a year. Had to get cervical dilation to see if it'll come out, it didn't so a couple days later I got a D&C. It's been 3 weeks since and I'm having heavy bleeding. Which I think is only because my hormones are off! Do NOT get on this shot!!! Hopefully I can get something to regulate this!"


"Took one shot for a lung infection I received while doing some swimming. Fixed the lung infection but the side effects of this drug are very harsh so be prepared.

I'm 25 do triathlons and swim regularly. Deal with a normal amount of stress and anxiety but have never had serious problems with it. Resting heart Rate is about 50 normally.

After the shot resting heart rate was easily high 60's and low 70's. Extremely agitated and irritable. Very bad insomnia. Anxiety was out the roof and again I've never had problems with anxiety before. Chest pain mixed in with the increased anxiety that most likely made the chest pain felt worse but still it was a problem. This lasted for about a week as well. It's a serious drug."


"The only side effect I've had is gas. But if you keep taking it that seems to pretty much subside."


"I am genuinely surprised at how many people have had bad experiences on this drug! It's interesting since I've had an amazing time with symbicort and it's made my life a lot easier.

I had mostly allergy and exercised enduced asthma and growing up only occasionally needed my blue puffer. It was when I started to get nocturnal asthma and a hard time breathing in the winter that my really frequent use of the rescue inhaler was not a good thing.

Symbicort has made everything a lot easier. I finally sleep the entire night without waking up thinking I'm having an attack. Only downside is when my asthma is very persistent, 1 puff doesn't last the entire 12 hours for me but I can always up my dosage with my doctor if needed."


"While I was pregnant I got yeast infections very easily, so the doctor would prescribe something like the Monistat. So when I got a yeast infection recently,  I thought why not buy one from the store?  WORSE MISTAKE OF MY LIFE!!! This stuff burns and itches so bad that I want to wash it out!!! This can't be normal!!"


"For eight years now, I've been on 4-aminopyridine ER, the chemical name for dalfampridine, and am now on Ampyra.  I was able to obtain 4-AP from a compounding pharmacy by prescription.  I have been astounded by the change this chemical has made in me, and, through physical therapy and exercise, by what I have been able to gain because of it.  The primary improvement for me has been leg strength, but I've also noticed some improvement in breathing, eyesight, balance and cognition, though I find no documentation to support my observations on these latter four.  When I go off of the drug, these improvements vanish until I start up again.  I've gone from power chair to forearm crutches to hiking again!  Wow!!"


"A noticeable difference between the brand and generic (buproprion). Started out with brand years ago. I was no longer stuck in bed avoiding life. I could concentrate, no impulsive decision-making or stuck with indecision. Interested in life again, getting out, and lost 40lbs w/in the first year. Then insurance changes meant getting generic. I thought, "no big deal, I take generic for everything". I soon found myself overpowered by MDD symptoms again while still taking an AD. Dr mentioned switching to generic was likely the problem. I've since found lots of FDA/med research/similar experiences. Thankfully, I'm back on brand doing good, it wasn't just all in my head. There really is a BIG difference."


"This medication has been very effective for my anxiety. I've taken 75mg for the past 9yrs. No more heart palpitations or tightness in my chest. I have tried others prior to the Elavil, but found I woke up with a hangover and a out of body feeling. If Ii forget to order refill before I run out it takes a 3 days to feel the effects. "


"I used Sklice last summer after many OTC fails.  I was going on vacation and desperate to get rid of the lice, staying with friends and family could not bring lice into their home.  It did get rid of the lice but I have had a very severe reaction and it is still on going after 7 months.  I have severe itching, painful cysts, dandruff and have lots 1/2 of my hair.  Had to take pain killers and sleep aids to survive.  Am I the only one with this reaction, does anyone else have a cure for the cure?  I have seen several doctors and dermatologist without relief."


"I have been taking this pill for some time now, the first time I took it it cleared my acne, no weight gain except in my boobs went from a B to a C. Got off of it simply bc I ran out. Back on it now. Some days I get nausea in the morning...some days I can be moody and this time I have been breaking out like crazy. Been on it for 2 months now since the last time... will give it a few months to see if everything gets better."


"Had the implanon for almost 3 years now. First 2 months I was super hormonal, but after that I haven't had a period for 3 years (good since I have endometriosis). Doesn't hurt, and really easy form of birth control. I plan to get another inserted when this is removed."


"I've been using Levora for about 3 months and finally coming around to reading theses reviews it makes sense why I've been acting/feeling so weird.
I don't recall discussing any of these symptoms with my doctor but it wasn't till with third month that I noticed the wait gain. Through out using this pill I have found myself way more emotion than I usually am.
My anxiety has reached its peak even though I've worked really hard to keep it under control I get irritated for almost anything.
My sex drive has gone from 4 days a week to once every 2 weeks. Maybe.
Me and my partner are both very sad about it even though he hasn't left me. I feel like if we didn't come to this conclusion he might have. Definitely switching to something different."


"I have taken this for 3 months now and my period has been regular but   I  extreme mood swings. I had no idea until family told me. I would not recommend!"


"I want everyone to know something that may help you out while using Implanon. I had my Implanon inserted a little over a month ago and I spotted 20 days out of the 1st month. I have a friend who is a nurse and made a suggestion that sounded bankers to me but I have completely stopped spotting after a week! She suggested taking 500 mg of vitamin c and 400 mg of ibuprofen, 2 times a day for a week. It worked like magic. I know its sounds fake but give it a try before you give up on Implanon. It's an amazing form of birth control. I guess I should also add that ridiculous home remedy has worked for 4 people I have met so totally worth giving it one more week."


"My vertigo was so bad that I could not stand up much less work or drive a car. My ear doctor gave me valium to treat the ear instead of surgery he did not think surgery would help after a month of vertigo.  Afterwards I had a fear whether  it will come back. For years I would avoid heights because my first vertigo was on the upper deck of the freeway. I will say people do not understand some one that has vertigo for a long period of time. The valium helped but so did therapy"


"I got Nexplanon about 6 weeks after I had my son in May 2013 and I've had a mostly positive experience with it. For the first couple of months, I had no period. The next few months, a very light period which is great because before getting pregnant, my period was pretty heavy. Then last month my period was about a week long, and VERY heavy. I haven't had any other side effects at all. No moodiness, a little bit of weight gain but I think that's because I stopped breastfeeding, no headaches, and no acne. I love not having to worry about birth control. This thing is great."


"THIS WORKS. I had no doubt in my mind about that! So basically my boyfriend and I are always using protection but about 5 days ago that condom slipped off. About 12 hours later we bought Plan B and I took it. I was due for my period like 2 days after but it never came. After what felt like the longest 5 days ever, I finally got it today! So don't worry, periods are often delayed by this. Anyways, this saved our lives. Whew!"


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"I have smoked since I was 14 years old and am now 73. Wasn't much at first, but as the years went by it got a lot worse. In fact I would have to say at least two packs a day. I always wanted to quit, but never thought I could do it after smoking so long and so much. Then on 5-31-09 I was taken to the emergency room because I couldn't catch my breath. I stayed there for 4 days. They put the "patch" on me in there and sent me home with an oxygen tank. Now I know I have to quit. I now have COPD. Anyway I made up my mind right then and there I was going to stay on the Nicoderm patch. I'm now on my "step #3" 7mg's and I only have 4 patches left."


"Panic attacks came at 46 when I had negative life experiences we all will get and was prescribed this from a doctor. I never took it,Ii overcame anxiety and I accepted it. I tricked my mind into knowing nothing was going to happen and how did I realize that? Because nothing ever happened and the next day kept coming. When you feel an attack coming say to yourself nothing is going to happen and tomorrow will come and you'll still be here doing fine for sure as your reading this..good luck..and make sure your eating right and exercising."


"Best medicine ever. I've had hyperhidrosis for years, finally started using Hypercare for a little over a month now, and NO SWEATING! No armpit stains in ANY of my clothes anymore! As long as I use it twice or so a week at night, I'm sweat free. Although, I do still use deodorant, otherwise I will smell sweaty. And I also itch my armpits almost daily, but the itchiness is totally worth it!"


"This medicine helped a lot with the pain.  The problem was the side effects.  I did not mind the weight loss, but the sweating and the high blood pressure were side effects that could not be ignored.  Therefore, I had to stop taking it."


"Amazing - really bad itching but totally worth it"


"Been on it for a week and have none of the symptoms I experienced."


Acetaminophen / caffeine / magnesium salicylate

"I can tell an immediate difference when using this medication."


"I've suffered with migraines since 1989 after head injures from being bashed by a violent drunk at a work function. I've tried many treatments from Botox, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, hypnotherapy, many different drugs but the one which works the best is Maxalt. It melts the pain in 30-90 mins depending on how soon I take the drug after the onset of symptoms. No more days of work no more vomiting no more suffering up to 10 days with a few days clear to suffering again. The frequency and the severity of the migraines is greatly reduced. I do get a bit sleepy and the wafer is a little bitter but it's better than a migraine! I just wish I could get more than 4 at a time."


"Levitra, 10 mg, produces consistent erections with the effects lasting 8 hours. It is important to take the pill with a full glass of water on an empty stomach to allow the drug to enter the small intestine. Wait 45 minutes after taking the pill and then drink something sweet, juice or a small glass of wine. This sends sugar into your intestine, which promotes absorption of the drug into your bloodstream. Within one hour after taking the pill you should be ready for sex, with a consistent and lasting erection. My age is 67 and Levitra has vastly improved my sex life and confidence in initiating sex. Levitra is expensive, but the 20 mg pill costs the same as the 10 mg pill, so best value is to buy the 20 mg pill and split it."


"I have found Contrave to be a truly effective and exciting medication.  I don't have cravings.  I can walk right past cookies, donuts, pies, whatever at work and not feel like I've missed a thing.  I only get really hungry when I have skipped a meal or forgotten to eat.  As for side effects, I had some mild nausea at first and I still have what has been described by some as "flushing" - I get very hot in the mornings and sweat profusely for a while.  I lost 20 pounds from the middle of April until the middle of July.  I have not exercised at all but my energy level is definitely up.  I am so happy my doctor prescribed this drug for me!"


"From the age of 19 to now 35 I have been off and on anti-depressants   Finding a good Doctor and Citalopram has changed my life. The last 5 years I have regularly took 40mg a day.  I have been able to function and live a normal life. I am half way through a masters Degree in science and doing well. I may have been there sooner with the right treatment.  I read lots of negatives about this drug, I can only say if it doesn't work for you then its not the right medicine but don't let that stop you talking to a professional. For someone who has lived with depression as a teenager, just know that there is hope and life can get better. From the lowest of lows and dark places."


"It does help with breakthrough pain."


"I have been on Zovia for 4 months. I quickly gained 10 pounds, even though I workout 4 to 5 times a week and watch what I eat. I have gone from a B cup to a C cup, and I have developed horrible mood swings. I also experience bad acne about 4 days before and after my period."


"Been taking Invokana for 5 months. Had yeast infection the fist month and bad vaginal itch but it was controlled after I wash 3 times a day or wash when I start itching. So far I lost 20lbs. I think my hair loss is due to body change, but I can deal with that. This drug really works for me. Just so expensive!"


"I went to my Primary Care physician b/c I was constantly irritated with my boyfriend and wondered if there was anything that might help make me get less irritated less often.  The doctors said he had had success with several patients improving irritability with Citalopram.  I never really felt any big change, but within a few weeks, the irritability was drastically reduced.  The anger was much more in check.  Someone else described it this way...life just seemed smoother/easier to manage.  My attitude became more positive.  I became much more content with my life overall."


"I just got the Skyla IUD inserted this morning and wanted to share my positive experience, especially after reading all of the horror stories online. For a little background information, I am a 19 year old girl who has never been pregnant before. I have been on birth control pills since about 16. Overall I did not have a painful insertion. I will be the first one to say that I do not have a good tolerance for pain and am a big baby about everything. So much so that I am 19 and still cry about getting shots.. a little embarrassing but to put it in to perspective haha. The only part of insertion that was uncomfortable but not painful was the opening of my cervix. Don't listen to the horror stories like I did because I freaked out over nothing!"


"I have had severe hayfever since childhood and this is one of the few antihistamines that work for all of my symptoms without making me overly drowsy.  I'm just sad that they only sell 4 hour pills otc now.  I'll have to switch to something else."


"Too make a long story short, a little over 2 weeks ago after an MRI, we were told our daughter had a birth defect called Chiari which required brain surgery, which is scheduled for September 9, 2011.  My anxiety was so bad I couldn't function normally and couldn't stop crying, couldn't sleep, had chest pains and my head was so lightheaded I thought I would pass out. Xanax stopped all of it. I only rate it an 8, not because of how it works, but because of me. I still can't control my anxiety without help from Xanax. Now I can sleep, breath and only cry once a day if at all. I'm seeing a shrink and feeling stronger so maybe soon I will be in control of myself again and handle my families life again as a strong mom and woman."


"Instead of calming me down and relaxing me from my anxiety and panicky feelings it made them extremely worse. I thought I was going to loose my mind. Well actually for a brief time I did. It caused me to have a nervous breakdown. This was only on the second day I took it. I didn't know what was going on or what was happening. I thought I was going to loose my mind and before I knew it I slit one of my wrist. I have never had any intention of doing this before taking Ativan. Thankful help came and I got 8 staples put in my wrist were I cut it. I will never take this medicine ever again. I just warn to be very careful taking this medicine. I have never had any reactions to medicines before until this medicine I took back in Sept 16, 2015."


"I've had my IUD for a little over a year now, and so far I have no serious complaints. The insertion process was very uncomfortable and afterwards I was in the worst pain of my life for about an hour before the ibuprofen kicked in. I honestly had difficulty walking the contractions were so bad. But once the ibuprofen started working I felt completely fine and never experienced any pain after that day. My periods did get a bit heavier, to the point where there are times it's so heavy I think I'm having a miscarriage, but I don't really mind it and it is significantly better than the alternative. I've had several horrific experiences with hormonal birth control before, so this has been a lifesaver and a huge peace of mind."


"Almost instant pain relief , best I've had and I've had a lot"