"I was placed on Yaz in May and taken off of Sprintec because of extreme joint swelling.  At first, Yaz was great.  I had no complaint's the first month, then the weight gain started.  I have been 120lbs my whole adult life and went to 130lb, within days into the second pack.  By August (just months), I slipped into a depression with extreme hopelessness and could not stop crying.  I also noticed that my skin was getting oily.  I called my Doctor and they placed me back on my old pills.  Within a week, my mood has improved, I'm not crying uncontrollably and my skin is normal again.  The pharmacist stated that women either love Yaz or they hate it.  Too bad it didn't work for me, I am very glad to be off of it."


"I started Mononessa after having been on at least 5 other birth control pills. I've now been using Mononessa for almost 5 years. Having been diagnosed with Poly cystic ovarian syndrome, my Obgyn put me on birth control to help the symptoms. Mononessa has eliminated most of my symptoms. While I still struggle with weight gain, this pill hasn't made me gain weight or make it harder to lose weight. (anyone with PCOS knows that losing weight is the actual struggle). Overall I really like this pill and it has been a life saver!"


"I have been on Topiragen since about 2004/2005. It is now 2013. I have been on 100mg and just recently been increased to 150mg. I have been epileptic most my life. Topiragen is fantastic. As long as I take care of myself and take it properly I hardly have any issues. It was increased but only because I am overly stressed so I am having more issues with my myclonics. Also, and very important...I took this while I was pregnant. I did slack off on taking it since it was a new drug at the time. My son does have Aspergers (not medically diagnosed..he was diagnosed by the state of Iowa -AEA) I did try to breast feed but after 2 wks my breasts stopped producing milk. Idk if it is connected."


"My husband was given a dose at the emergency room and it was the only thing that helped him."


"I've struggled to quit smoking and I haven't enjoyed anything about smoking for years. It's simply addiction and the "need" to smoke. Two weeks ago I began taking chantix. My plan was to set a quit date after starting. I'm worried that it may not be working for me as I hoped. I still crave a cigarette roughly every hour. I think I've noticed that they are tasting worse, but they've tasted bad before to me. The side effects are starting to bother me some. I caught myself contemplating quitting my job today. This makes me think I may be having some signs of depression. More than anything my body just feels somewhat weak and I've developed sores in my mouth. I'm really hoping this helps me quit smoking because I'm getting desperate."


"As of last Monday, I was still drinking 2 bottles of wine every night. Come Tuesday, and two bottles of wine have sat chilling in the fridge and I have zero interest in consuming them. I had been taking naltrexone as instructed 1 hour (or more sometimes just to be safe) before drinking for about a month and a half. I noticed an immediate difference in how alcohol affected me the very first day I took naltrexone, but the difference was hard to pinpoint. As time wore on though, it felt more and more like I was forcing myself to drink to battle depression, but was very aware it wasn't doing anything to help. I just don't want it anymore. Now I don't see myself drinking in the future. This drug is a miracle and I couldn't be happier."


"I had a UTI and my Dr. prescribed Macrobid.  I'm allergic to most antibiotics and usually experience all the side effects possible so I read the reviews here and was so scared to take it that I waited a week to see if my symptoms would somehow go away on their own (they didn't).  I finally said a prayer and started the Macrobid.  The only side effect I had at all was a pretty good headache on days 1 and 2, which was relieved with Advil.  I wish I had started sooner!  Just remember that usually, the only people coming to these sites are people who have had bad reactions.  My pharmacist said that she's been prescribing it for 35 years and never heard of anyone having really bad reactions to it."


"I was dreading taking this medication because I had been feeling really exhausted & unwell for a long time, the thought of being awake half the night on the loo concerned me how exhausted I might feel the next day. I was pleasantly surprised to discover however that the more waste that was expelled the better I felt & the more my energy returned. I did find though that if I tried to lie down in between visits to the loo I would feel sick and the tiredness would begin to return. I guess it must have been slowing down the expelling of toxins & so the toxins were being reabsorbed back into my body. No cramping or any pain, largely due I believe to not eating massive meals in the few days in the lead up... what goes in has to come out!!"


"I have it all...anxiety, depression and insomnia.  Sometimes I can be anxious in the morning, depressed in the afternoon. Have tried Wellbutrin/Cymbalta combination, Pristiq, Viibryd, Effexor, and every SSRI.  I definitely felt an improvement with Cymbalta/Wellbutin and Pristiq, but not 100% myself.  Remeron has been a God send to me.  It works fast; dare I say I am in a good mood again after only three days. I was a bit tired in the morning, but I will gladly take some fatigue to rid of the anxiety and depression, and I hear this goes away in time.  As far as the weight gain, I have always been a good eater and go to the gym, so if my appetite increases (it hasn't as of yet) I will just have to monitor it. So far, it's been great."


"My first implant was amazing with no bleeding or problems really. Only time my hormones were up the spout was when I would have actually been due a period.
My second implant however is a total different ball game, I've had random heavy painful periods lasting for 2-3 weeks, and also gained nearly 2 stone in weight which I have tried every possible way to get rid off but can't.
I'm having it removed next week and going back to the pill with the advice of my nurse and with the hope I can shift the weight gain.
I constantly feel miserable and have no sex drive what so ever.
The pill is less convenient as you don't even need to think about the implant once it is in, but I can't live feeling how I do!"


"This is the second bronchitis episide (6 months apart) that I have used Tessalon perles.  They are like a miracle that let me stop coughing so severely and also sleep at night! I tried taking just 1 when first prescribed and didn't notice any improvement, so I've found 2 at each dose works miracles for me!"


"I have had 2 infusions of Rituxan for rheumatoid arthritis.  Within 4 days of the first infusion I was beginning to feel better. I am 5 days out from my second infusion and I can already move with little or no pain for the first time in over a year.  For me, its been a life saver."


"A little hesitated first two times injecting myself, but it is worth it. Had nerve spairing for bladder cancer, but after 2.5 years with no normal erection this saved the day."


"I would not recommend this to anyone. I am now 2 months pregnant because my Skyla expelled from my uterus into my cervix, without me knowing. This however is partially the doctor I was seen by did not do proper follow ups, or check for the placement of the IUD, and disregarded my concerns. However the months prior with the IUD were painful and my period was extremely heavy and would last 2-3 weeks with severe cramps. If you do decide to move forward with Skyla, make sure you have a doctor you trust. As well as you know the complications of this IUD. I'm a 20 year old with now the decision on what to do next and my heart is shattered. Take caution with this IUD. Much love and best wishes to you all."


"I had no problem with this medication and my body is the anti-antibiotic! I am allergic to every antibiotic under the sun and avoid using them as much as possible, but I did not nip this urinary tract infection in the butt before it required a Dr.'s visit. I was instructed to take the pill twice a day for seven days. The first two days the medicines did make me feel a little drowsy, but I think my body adjusted. Just make sure you give yourself time to know how it will affect you before driving etc. I also would suggest taking it with a full meal. I did not experience any nausea, but I made it a point to only take my pills with a full stomach. I noticed results by the third day. I just finished the last dose and am feeling great."


"I took Prozac for about 25 years with good results"


"It is an amazing medicine.  My right foot drop has improved tremendously.  I can wash dishes without having to sit halfway through.  I am glad to read others are experiencing wonderful effects too.  It is my miracle."


"IT WORKS!!  I can control my emotions.  However, I am packing on the pounds like you would not believe and am having trouble sleeping at night."


"I used makena during my pregnancy and also had a cervical stitch put in at 17 weeks had a healthy baby girl would totally recommend it to any one in a high risk pregnancy☺. Just wondering if any one else who has used the injection experienced irregular period's lasting a lot longer than you had anticipated?"


"Prozac for anxiety and stress:  I started Prozac 20 mgs on January 1, 2016. I feel great so far with no anxiety and panicky feeling. Not everyday is perfect but that is life. The first two weeks on Prozac 20 mgs, it made my anxiety high, it made me nauseated, unable to eat and unable to sleep.  Since I suffer from GAD, 20 mgs suddenly stopped working and I went up to 40 mgs.

Increased to 40 mgs, it gave me a lot of anxiety and panicky feeling again.  After one week or so, the anxiety was gone. The panicky feeling was also gone.   I have tried three other ADs and they all gave me chronic nausea and headache. However, on Prozac, I feel great. I do feel nauseas at but it is manageable. Give Prozac 7 weeks before you quit. Two thumbs up!"


"I am on 40 mg of Lexapro for the treatment of BDD. I have been on this medication for over 6 months and it has changed my life!"


"It is effective but the nausea is too strong. I am unable to do anything for an hour because I'm hunched over in discomfort. Although I have never thrown up with the drug, I have come close to it.

I recommend eating and then taking the drug. This seems to keep the nausea at bay. If I take it before I eat or take it on an empty stomach, I am in trouble."


"I had uncontollable moods of anger sadness and happiness. I looked for ways to fixing it with drinking heavily and sleeping all day. Celexa cured my moods of feeling the need to drink and calmed my worries about life. Without Celexa my life was uncontrollable eating and sleeping and worried all the time. With this I was able to wake up early, get into a workout routine, eat healthily and go back to school without feeling overwhelmed. My friends and family see this positive change in my life. I noticed after 3 months I had to up my dosage from 10mg to 20 mg. I wish the low dosage would last longer but as for that Celexa has helped me in every part of my life!"


"I starated taking birth control for the first time back in October. Since I was 23 and had never been on the pill I was expecting the worst. Weight gain, acne, mood swings, no sex drive.... and for the first 2 months of Sprintec, I can say all of that was true. But I just finished month 3 on Sprintec and WOW. My face is a smooth porcelain complexion, I've lost several pounds, my sex drive has been gradually growing week by week, and my mood swings are dissipating. I still get pms-like symptoms the week before my placebos but I had those before the pill so really no complaint there. My depression hasn't improved but it hasn't gotten worse either. I was depressed before the pill so I can't say if Sprintec has affected that any."


"I've been taking the pill for about 3 weeks now . At first I was breaking out on my face but it's going away,  the only negative thing I can really say is that I'm always hungry and craving junk food and soda ...I've only had sex once since I've been on it but used condom afraid not to use condom I just had a baby..not expensive !"


"I love this medicine. I had to take it while I was pregnant because I was not eating and I was losing weight. So this was a great booster.... Now I'm pregnant again and I'm looking forward to having this medicine again if needed.."


"I have had the implant for about two months now and I have not really had any problems except for strange bleeding patterns which I was told was to be expected for the first six months to a year. The only other thing that kind of bothered me was a weird bout of serious depression and irritability, but I just reminded myself my body is getting used to this new method. I had been using the depo shot since I was about 15 ( I am 20 now) and it's fairly similar. One thing I like is that I have not had any weight gain, but I've actually been able to lose weight fairly easy. I know it's early but I love it, and if I have any weird problems in the future I can just get it removed, which I like!"


"My doctor recommended that I print out the coupon from Pfizer for the 3 free tabs before he prescribed Viagra because of the cost.  I was directed to take 1/2 of a 100mg tablet (which was easy to cut in half).  Seemed to start working 45 minutes to one hour after taking.  Worked well, but 4 hours or so after taking it, it wore off.  Yes, was trying more than 1 hardy attempt! This went on for almost a year. Doctor switched me over to Cialis. Cialis has become my "weekend warrior" pill as it lasts almost the entire weekend."


"I finished the 6 day trial, and I must say I felt so good on the last 2-3 days on Deplin. I didn't experience the crazy lows I had in the last few months. I don't truly have depression, more like bipolar 2, and on no medications. I love my emotions, and want to work with them, so my naturopath suggested we try Deplin. I will be seeing her again next week, and I will ask her to continue it."


"I've been on nicotine (various products) for nearly 15 yrs, and I feel great, I run twice a week 5k, and eventually will stop, but as it is, I don't smoke and each time I stop the patch I find I have to go get a cigarette- hence I stay on a low dose. I don't smoke and that my friend is what matters."


"Where do I start? I'm 22 years old and I had Implanon inserted middle of July 2009. Insertion was painless but side effects are unbearable. I've gained 50 lbs and counting, constant bleeding ever since I got it; severe anxiety/depression and mood swings. No sex drive, increased vaginal discharge, acne ....did I mention I've been bleeding for 6 months! I want to switch to Yaz but I smoke. "


"I love Pristiq. Upped from 50 mg to 100 mg and it works better with 100 mg Seroquel XR. Better than Zoloft and I'm now almost feeling normal. No side effects at all."


"I tried Lexapro because I was very high strung, was easily angered over the most minor incidents and was always worried about everything. Was hoping for any sign of relief. I didn't really notice any significant improvements in the first few weeks but I'm on the fourth month of taking it now and what a difference. It's not like a light bulb went off and I completely changed. I still get angry and worry but it goes away easily. You just don't care as deeply as you used to. For me it's worth it. I wouldn't call it a miracle but it most definitely takes the edge off. I am thrilled with it."


"So far I have had no issues with the Implanon. I'm surprised after reading tons of horrible stories from other females. Insertion felt like a pinch and when it was done my arm was wrapped up. It was quick and simple. I didn't even have to pay a lot because my insurance covered it. My arm didn't bruise at all and I was able to just wear a bandaid without it being noticeable. I haven't had any crazy side effects other than being a little more emotional but it's the same level as when I get my PMS. I'm happy that I got this implant because now I can feel safe with my partner. I don't want to have any kids anytime soon."


"I was prescribed Lyrica for nerve pain in my leg and foot and found the "side effect" to be a lightening of my depression without the fogginess of other, more conventional medications prescribed for depression. I'm glad to see that it can be used for anxiety. It certainly makes a positive impact on my mood."


"I am 66 and in the last 12 months have suddenly started to have difficulty in maintaining an erection

I am in the UK and bought Sildenafil online (although it was Viagra which arrived) in 25mg form. It seems extremely reasonably priced

I bought it without telling my wife, and only used it after she suggested it. It felt like an admission of failure, and that she might think it was insulting to her.

Intercourse has taken place twice now, both times around 2 hours after taking it. The erection is more like it was even fairly recently but not exceptional as reported elsewhere (so scored an 8). Have had little in the way of side effects so far. Perhap a larger dose has greater effect both good and bad

Recommend it? Absolutely!"


"Will never use this again. Haven't had one of these infections in years, but never remember the RX from doctor burning like this. This is worse than pain prior to application. I will take back and get my 20 bucks back. Have a busy day at work tomorrow. I'm so mad right now!!."


"Maxalt did nothing and oral sumatriptan stopped working so I tried Zomig spray. I followed the directions exactly and still got a ton of product dripping down the back of my throat (which is normal). Either my migraine kept getting worse of the Zomig made it worse. Either way, this did not work for me."


"Started Chantix on April 9 2013. ON April 23 2013 I quit. 8 months.  smoke free"


"I had the most awful experience with Nexplanon. My period never stopped from the day it was inserted in my arm. I had intermittent arm pain. I had terrible mood swings. I gained weight, despite eating less and exercising more. Eventually I had to call my doctor and ask they remove it ASAP."


"I love Ritalin. I have a wonderful peace that I never had before.  I am 61 years old and have just started taking it for the last few weeks. I can actually concentrate now.  I am not so fidgety. I wished had this about 55 years ago and one thing I noticed, I am dreaming where I don't remember dreaming in years."


"I had liver damage from Lisc/hcl  so I became type 2 diabetic ..My M.D. put me on Bydureon to take the load off my liver to allow it to heal...I have dropped 18 lbs , my nurse pract/bydur rep taught me how to eat properly  WATCH YOUR CARBS...NOT CALORIES!!! I was only eating between 1000-1400 calories a day and gaining weight. My NP taught me about carbs  my 120 calorie snack had 110 carbs in it!!! As a diabetic I was only to shoot for 150 carbs a day..I did this... the weight is melting off my liver enzyme test came back perfect! after two years of fighting!!.. the Bydureon is working!! it  did give me some heart burn,diarreah ,and lumps at injection site...but I feel this is worth it !! I have been on it for 6 weeks now! count your carbs!"


"I've been generally anxious most of my life but about two years ago I started getting probably 3 panic attacks a day, I couldn't fall asleep, and I felt nauseated from morning to night. I've tried my fair share of drugs and Zoloft was the worst for me. My anxiety was gone but I felt like I was having pre-menstrual mood swings 24/7. Most of the time I felt angry at everyone and everything except at night when I was extremely needy and sad. Plus food was constantly on my mind. All I wanted to do was eat. And after I finished eating I would still be hungry. All that eating mixed with not wanting to get up and do anything caused me to gain weight.

For me, Celexa works a hell of a lot better."


"I only took it for three nights before I gave up. It seemed to keep me up longer than usual. The worst part was that I was dizzy the next day almost like vertigo, usually when I go from a laying down to standing position. The room just spins. It's been three nights since I've taken the medication and these side effects have not gotten any better."


"Ate a big dinner and lots of fluid took 1000mg at 5:15pm around 8p I had a large loose stool. Laid down felt kind of tired for a few hours but now I'm fine. No complaints"


"It works really well."


"As this medicine can cause intestinal problems care should be exercised because sometimes backache is due to intestinal obstruction."


"I promised I would write a review if it worked and it did!! My boyfriend and I had sex and the condom slipped off and neither of us realized until after, so he came completely inside me. I took the pill an hour and a half later. I was on no birth control (dumb I know) and I was in the middle of my cycle so odds are I was ovulating. About a week later I had my period, it came a week early. We are both freshman in college and are no where near ready for a baby so I am beyond thankful for plan b. I've never been so stressed and scared in my life, but it worked so relax!!"


"Thumbs up! I was prescribed Tram for abdominal pain, and in the process of taking once daily, 50mg, I realized that my energy is boosted, my mood is elevated, and I felt 10 to 15 years younger. I also observed more creativity and a heightened sense of wellbeing. Must be the serotonin higher levels."


Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)

"We found pinworms in our 6 y.o. son first then later I started to feel the symptoms myself. We treated all family. It seems to help my son better than me - I still have symptoms. I took it three times already, but it doesn't really work that well. "


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


"I've started this medication about three weeks ago and so far I'm a bit satisfied. I used this medication before, and this medication is suppose to make your acne ALOT worse because it takes all the bad stuff out of your body. The first 2 weeks were absolutely horrible, a would wake up with 3-5 new cystic pimples on my face and back everyday. When I used this before, I remember that it took me almost  4 months to be totally clear. The thing is to have LOTS of patience, because the first weeks are frustrating. I'm reaching to week 4 and in a year worth of the pills and I'm starting to see improvement on my complexion and less redness, as well as the pimple minimizing. I will put an update once I see dramatic results."


"Had my first flare with diverticulitis 4 months ago, ended up in the emergency room. Prescribed Bactrim and Flagyl and four days bed rest. Pain subsided after 2 days on the meds, but felt pretty crummy for the next week, and had to deal with loss of taste and bad taste in my mouth. Didn't attribute feeling so yucky with the meds. Had a second milder diverticulitis flare up four days ago. Went to the doc 2 days ago and I'm back on Bactrim and Flagyl. Came back to work today and I am SO NAUSEOUS! The bad taste in my mouth has returned, and I really don't feel well at all. I really DO NOT want to end up where I was last Jan when I went to the emergency room - so I'm still taking the Flagyl. Doc gave me Zofran for the nausea, it helps some."


"As soon as I started using this product, the after after my throat felt terrible and drainage started. I continued using it for 4 days and nothing changed. Do not recommend at all."


"I've been told that due to my type of birth control if I am a little late taking it, as long as it's same day it would still be effective. Well I've had a bit of a time adjusting to it but it was still somewhat predictable (If I don't take it exactly the same time I spot). Well I didn't spot which was odd and made me paranoid. My ovary hurt a week after spotting (sign of being fertile/ovulating). So I took Aftera. The cramps hurt for a few days and possible UTI so I drank a whole lot of water and tea. Overall I didn't feel much different than when I had cramps before birth control.

TLDR (Too long; didn't read): Not pregnant. Aftera did it's job I believe. Changing my b.c. time so I can remember it easier."


"Seizures, hypotension, vision brightness disorder."


"I had originally gotten on nexplanon to help with terrible, heavy periods. I have not stopped bleeding since I got on it. I had mood swings, constant spotting. I had my period for a month straight. Absolutely no sex drive, which is out of character for me and my partner hated. I would get nauseous after eating, so I stopped eating as much. Yet I still gained a good 40lbs with a healthy diet and working out 5 days a week. Absolutely hated this birth control, I was so glad to get it taken out."


"Worst drug ever taken. It's like living half dead."


"Had my first shots in each knee last Thursday...immediately after the doctor had me hold ice on my knees before I left the office...when home, within a few hours I noticed a huge difference in both knees. Getting up and down from a sitting position is painless now. The injections weren't horrible. I am wondering if the second and third shots get easier?"


"I have eczema that flares up awful with the season changes. This time it decided to flare up on my eyelids of all places and I was given eucrisa to help manage it. The medicine works and clears up my eczema dramatically. The BURNING is terrible! It is almost unbearable and hurts so bad it makes my head ache. So really it's just depending on where your eczema is located? I will keep using it because my eczema is awful without it, but goodness it is SO painful."


"Very good medication (as they go) for chronic,intractable back pain.  Works well with NSAIDs to keep pain at a tolerable level, without frequent dose changing.  Needs to have a breakthrough med with it. Fast acting morphine a good choice."


"I'm on week one and I feel a difference already. Been depressed for years on and off.  Finally felt strong enough to share my story with someone and was diagnosed severe depression.  I always thought the way out of depression is to fix was is bothering you and everything will be fine.  6 Years later, I missed out on fun, laughter and family.  Won't let time fly by anymore.  I hope I continue to want to go outside, meet people and lose weight. I will keep you posted."


"For a couple of weeks, I've had discharge but the doctors kept telling me it was normal, so after I felt a bit of burning and itchiness, I went back. The doctor looked down there and said everything looked fine but when she took a sample, it came back as a yeast infection.I tried this pill once 150 mg one time and it didn't work for some reason but now I'm attempting it again."


"Started smoking when I was 18 and have smoked a pack a day for 17 years. NEVER thought I would be able to stop. Well I have with Chantix. I quit on my quit day and haven't looked back. Started running to fill the down time. I am on the second week which is 2 blue pills a day but only did that for 2 days. Currently on 1 pill as I did have trouble falling asleep. That has been my only side effect. No nausea and no nightmares - but I do have VERY vivid dreams which I actually enjoy. This is a miracle drug for me. I wish it could work for everyone like it is working for me."


"Riding a bicycle 30-40mins twice a day 3-6 days a week.  Had trouble witha high diastolic pressure but since dose was increased from 5mg to 10mg, it dropped and the exercise has definitely prevented any swelling."


"So I am currently on day 2 and let me just say, i have never been sooo TIRED!  My stomach constantly aches and i feel a lot of pressure like i have to poop. I haven't quite hit the nauseous part yet. The reviews seem horrid but as of right now i'm still holding on with feeling decently normal. I haven't noticed my smell going away yet and i definitely still have the discharge. I just want this awful smell to go away. I find myself with soaked underwear and a heavy "cum/fish" smell lingering threw my pants, and let me tell you it's embarrassing because my friend told me she could smell it but i didn't say it was me... I am on birth control and with taking antibiotics your birth control with stop working for the next 2-3 weeks. SO be careful!"


"I got my liletta nearly four months ago to the day (12/8/16). Despite a rough start things seem to be levelling out now and I'm pretty pleased with it.

 Insertion definitely hurt, but if you take some ibuprofen prior to it the pain shouldn't leave you too miserable. I already had really heavy, painful periods so my first period on it was a special sort of hell. I also had weird, intermittent spotting and cramping for the first 2-3 months, but by March things started to lighten up. Cramps can now be treated with an  in-pants heating pad and my flow is but a trickle. I reckon my period will stop altogether within the next few months.

If you can tough out the rough start it's worth it! Doesn't last as long as the others but still gets it done!"


"I have been taking this drug for about a year. I have lost 60 lbs. I made changes in my diet, but I am in no way deprived! I feel great. My fasting blood sugars went from about 150 to...96!!! I highly recommend this drug. I found a coupon online that makes it free with my insurance.Do a google search and talk to your pharmacist to see if you can find one."


"After 1st pill symptoms  of uti gone 2nday mild nausea. Best uti drug I have ever had. If u read the reviews you get scared silly"


"I am in my first week and it is awful. Have not stopped crying and feeling sick and no appetite.  "


"Went on this just for birth control. My acne has always been mild, break out near period usually. When i started the pill i broke out for the first 2 months in places i don't normally break out (cystic too). It was pretty sad because i don't normally break out that bad. On my third pack now though and my skin is pretty much clear again.

My period pain used to be severe though and now they are much better (period has always been regular and short, 3-4 days). I have increased a cup in breast size too. I haven't gained any weight or had any cravings since on the pill. However i have had a couple days where i would feel sad/moody for no reason, and get nausea randomly but not too bad."


"Just started Buspirone 10mg twice a day. For years I have been on Celexa, Bupropion, and Clonazepam. Those 3 worked for me, but my doc suggests instead of taking clonazepam daily, I should try Buspirone for long term use, & clonazepam for when my panic attacks are truly out of control.

So far the drug combination has had no major negative interactions. I take the Buspirone with food. The first 2 days in & I had pretty bad headaches, about 2 weeks in now & tonight I'm having severe dizziness, which is making me nauseas. I'm definitely going to keep going on them though.  I LOVE my clonazepam (klonopin). Its almost instant relief during an attack, but after reading about it extensively & talking with my 2 docs, I'm ready to get off of it."


"Solodyn helped get rid of my cystic acne, but I had very bad side effects. It caused me to be itchy all over to the point were I had welts from scratching so much. And most of the time I was itchy in very uncomfortable areas. It was itchy on my scalp, my back, hands, feet, and stomach. Every place on my body itched. After stopping it for three days I did not have an itch at all."


"I am 18. I have been using Vicodin for about a year now for migraines and back pain. My back problems started right after I had my son. I never experienced back pain or migraines until I had him. All the lifting him up and yelling triggered the issues! I was on a medication called "Bultab". It kept me awake all night, it was terrible. Thankfully I was written a prescription for Vicodin and it really helped."


"Stopped hot flashes resulting from taking Lupron for prostate cancer. Wonderful medicine."


"I don't  have  side effects just a headache, I worked all time and followed the instructions,  after of 30 days my blood test was negative."


"Both my husband and I take magnesium at night, and find we sleep much better, and can do without taking other sleep aids/medicines.  Just take care that it is not contraindicated for your condition or with other medications you are taking."


"After I stopped taking my birth control pill I had experienced full blown severe acne. My body was used to taking it for 7 years so my hormones have been all out of whack. I wanted to cry everyday in the mirror looking at myself being 21 years old with a pizza face. Tried EVERYTHING and as soon as I was about to give up I was prescribed Aczone. After ONE DAY I began to see a difference. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and am almost completely acne free. I SWEAR by this stuff it is the best thing that's ever happened to me regarding skin."


"I got the Skyla IUD put in in the beginning of May 2014 due to my inability to take combined hormonal birth control of any sort due to major migraines and mood swings. My first two periods after insertion gave me the most terrible cramps, but have since lightened up a lot as has my period flow.  It messed with my sex drive for a while, but that seems to have evened out as well.  The only real downside that I can tell is the 3 or so days of spotting after my period, but that has slowly been disappearing as well.  I would honestly suggest the Skyla to anyone after all my terrible experiences with other birth controls this has been a major God send."


"Im 41 years old with irregular bleeding. I have had mirena in for 9 months, and so far so good."


"Within 1 hr of taking - starting shaking uncontrollably, threw up and couldn't sleep"


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"I've taken Yaz for 3 and a half years, but when I first started it was a nightmare! I felt sick all the time with no appetite and the first period I had on Yaz was even worse! I was way more moody than I was off the pill and would just start crying for no reason. It got better and my periods were lighter, but like most after that 3 year mark I started feeling anxious and depressed. I'm getting switched off of it now because of it. It's great for short term."


"I get horrible cramping in my lower abdomen and my GI suspects I have IBS so she prescribed this to me to take as needed up to twice a day. This is the only stuff that works for me in all honesty. I have tried everything else and this has worked like a charm every time I have needed it."


"My Experience:
I was extremely constipated for about 5 days, I felt the urge to go but I just couldn't. I took ONE tablet of the Dulcolax for Women around 6:30pm with a full glass of water and I continued to drink about 40-50oz of water until bedtime (I drink about 80oz of water daily so I drank about 40 extra oz that day). I didn't get the sweats, nausea or cramping that night and it didn't wake me up in the middle of the night. I woke up at 6am and I did get SOME cramping, it felt the same as trapped gas pain but nothing overly unbearable. I  had a bowel movement after about 20 mins and I felt GREAT. I had loose stool afterwards but no pain or cramping. I avoided starch and breads for the day - for extra measure. I loved this product!"


"Plan B was ultimately worth the money because I didn't get pregnant, but the side effects were bad. I had extreme cramps, nausea, and I had basically a continued period for 2 months before I finally decided my body wouldn't fix itself. Once I got put on the pill my body evened back out."


"Perfect!!! I been on this medication for about 3 months now omg a huge improvement. My face was horrible huge acne cyst that j would try to pop and nothing work. When I started medication my face was very irritated started peeling got very red look like I was sunburn I couldn't be in the sun more than an hour because I will look like a tomatoe. Now my face is clear redness free no cyst Acne free. Best thing ever highly recommended."


"Aubra has been effective for me, but I've had to become used to it, and learn how to curb side effects.

Pros: Not pregnant (!), Cleared up moderate adult acne, small and easy to take, no side effects when taken before bed with food, no spotting/cramping between "periods".

Cons: If taken in morning, I had terrible side effects all day. Became dizzy, faint, and would vomit for a good part of the afternoon. Only way to avoid symptoms was to eat constantly. All of this was fixed for me by taking in the evening with food."


"My acid reflux has been so bad that I thought it was bile reflux.  My mouth was sour all the time; my stomach was bloated all the time; I just felt sick.  I tried half a dozen different things including Gasx, prilosec, gaviscon and others.  None of them helped.  I tried Zantac three days ago and have been taking two a day ever since and my symptoms are gone.  Alka Seltzer gives me some immediate relief and I've been taking Alka Seltzer all my adult life, but Zantac just clears up the whole sour mess that has made my life miserable."


"I started taking Advair 50/500 about 2 years ago. I must say that I have noticed almost a complete turn around with my breathing problems which is wonderful. However, I am in the emergency room almost half of every month due to severe heartburn, gallbladder attacks, severe stomach, throat and esophagus pain. It is all due to the Advair. Have been on all the breathing medicines and Advair works the best. Just don't know if I can keep dealing with all these side effects."


"I have severe chronic pain and have had everything that every doctor ever wanted to try on me only to make everything worse. I have been on pain medicines for 10 years and I tried Suboxone. It's great for getting off the pain medicines because it stops the withdrawals but it doesn't work for pain for more than about a week. I tried it for a month but the pain I am in was just too much to handle for me."


"Have been prescribed a plethora of anti-depressants and non-benzodiazepine anti-anxiety meds; all accompanied by horrendous, long lasting side effects. Had a bad experience with a psychiatrist & also held a negative attitude toward being dependent on medication, therefore decided to be anti-medicated for several (miserable) years.
Eventually came to terms with the fact that I can not properly function in society without medication. It took awhile, but I have finally found a great combination of meds, including .5 mg of Clonazepam. Anxiety is better managed. Happy to no longer be missing out because of anxiety. Would recommend a low dose (prescribed by a doctor, of course) to someone that has tried multiple anxiety medications with no avail."


"My grand daughter is four she was born with a birth defect and has chronic constipation we tried  prune juice when she was  a baby it only worked for a little bit . Then she got sent to a G.I doctor and he said try miralax and give her a whole packet. She has been on it since she was about a year and a half and it works great for her . She will have to be on it for a while. She had to learn how to recognize her systems and when to go to the bathroom and with this medicine she is doing awesome .. I hope that she won't have to be on it for life . Thank you miralax"


"I feel like I've been on very sleeping aid option to treat insomnia. With no success of anything I've tried my doctor prescribed  Restoril. FINALLY something worked! I get a full 8 hours of sleep. My doctor also prescribed me Paxil on top of my regular Abilify for depression and anxiety, because I started to have anxiety before going to bed out of fear of not being able to sleep. So the drug combo has worked a miracle for me. I build up tolerances to medication very quickly, so now we'll see how long I last on Restoril. But I'm praying that it continues to work for me. I highly recommend Restoril."


"Amazing. I thought my life was over. I dealt with anxiety since childhood. At times it was worse than others but in the past 9 months it has become so severe that it manifested into unbearable physical symptoms. I was experiencing a cycle of extreme hot flashes that would drench me in sweat, the hot sweat turned to cold dampness quickly turning to violent chills. Uncontrollable heaving made me vomit a dozen times a day. I would wake every day in a full blown anxiety attack. I wasn't able to eat or even quit shivering. I lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks, was so emaciated, dehydrated I really felt like I was dying. In 3 days Buspar made me feel NORMAL. Not zombied or depressed like other medicines. Buspar saved my life, or at least gave me the ability to live."


"The implant is very effective for preventing pregnancy. The only issues I had was the side effects. It make me extremely sleepy and   Exhausted. The side effects didn't kick in right away but after some type I notice the changes and decided to have it removed. I am no longer feeling tired and sluggish."


"I've been on Effexor-XR for around 6 months now.  My dose is up to 300 mg, and it will probably increase to 375 mg next visit.  I was in an extremely deep depression and was initially prescribed prozac.  That was a mistake for me.  Affter a 2 week washout I was switched to a low dose of efexor, and it was gradually increased.  It is helping with the depression.  I have feelings again, and I can talk to people and meet their eyes.  It's not so good for the generalised anxiety.  Side effects at the start were lack of appetite and insomnia.  Only the insomnia remains, and has got worse as the dose has increased."


"This medication helped me sleep a full night. It works about the same as Restoril, but maybe with a little more morning hang-over."


"I started on 75mg at night for fibromyalgia about 3 weeks ago.  I've gone from constant, excruciating pain, to almost none. So far so good though & no weird food cravings at all."


"Fire ants is a PERFECT way of discribing how this feels! Almost immediately after inserting the cream I felt this fire itching feels and it's honestly the most uncomfortablist thing ever... STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT."


"works great...starts working right away and doesn't stain."


"I take 10mg 3x a day along with ibuprofen when my lower back starts acting up. I am better in 2 - 3 days. Works great for me.
My doctor used to also prescribe a narcotic pain reliever but that did nothing for the pain. Ibuprofen along with Flexeril works best."


"I got my tubes tied about 8 months ago and it ruined me. Extremly painful heavy periods. I mean to the point where I could not walk. Painful ovulation and for the first time ever--- my skin broke out like a teenager. I have never ever had skin issues.  My Dr put me on hormone therapy. Started with junel,  but that did nothing. My insurance changed it to microgestin and I was a little apprehensive. I started taking it to try it out, and I love it! My skin cleared up in a matter of a week, no weight gain, no mood swings and very light periods!  It did make me nauseous at first but that went away. It also increased my breast size a bit. I read the reviews and was nervous to try it, but I must say, I love it!"


"Was taking this pill every day at the same time.Never missedd a day. I ended up getting pregnant."


"I needed an IUD because I am terrible at remembering pills and my husband and I don't even know if we want kids. And this may be TMI, but we hate condoms, and while he was excellent control and always pulled, it's still a little nerve wracking. So we thought we would try this.

I'll admit, it hurt a lot when they put it in. It helped that my dr kept telling me what she was doing the whole time and she paused. It was over really fast but I hurt a lot and her assistant had to keep reminding me to breath and flex my toes. They brought me water and told me to lay there as long as I needed to. Stayed about 10 minutes only

What saved me during my worst time next 3 days was Promethazine 25mg, 1 tab every 12 hours. Treats nausea and pain a little."


"32 years old. Have been taking melatonin about 4 years now.  It works great.  I started off at 3 mg, and now take 9mg a few times a month to help with sleep issues.  I haven't noticed weird dreams.  What I like is that I fall asleep,and if I had to get up for an emergency(3 young children), that there is no grogginess or medicine head feeling."


"Ambien is a great sleep aid. I used to take the 10mg dose and did great. I was able to fall asleep fast and stay asleep through the night. There are some side effects to this medication though. For example: The first time I took Ambien I had no side effects. I slept soundly through the night, no problems at all. After a few nights of taking it though I started to wake up in the morning and see that my furniture had been moved around or that my fridge door was open. I could not figure out what had happened until I asked my doctor. Supposedly when taking any hypnotic, it can cause you to sleep walk, or do things in your sleep that when you wake up you have no memory of ever doing. Overall though, it does what it's supposed to do."


"I started this medicine right after having a hysterectomy, I have been on it for about a 15 months now and I have gained a tremendous amount of weight. I still have real bad hot flashes and mood swing galore."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for over 3 weeks now. I have to say it has helped with my depression. I have been suffering with depression for 2 years now and decided to get help. I am starting to feel like myself again except for some minor side effects. Constipation, nausea and headaches. Hopefully these side effects will disappear in time."


"I develop severe legs cramps at night for some reason and found that Qualaquin works for me.  Also, I have COPD- bronchial asthma and suffer with tightening of the chest muscles, not sure why.  When I take Qualaquin, I have noticed the chest muscle relaxes, and I can breathe without the constant coughing. It gives me some time to physically recuperate for a couple of hours. Life saver!"


"Panic attacks literally make you face your own death in the face. Until using Klonopin, I spent a lot of time and money in the ER. I have taken Xanax and Ativan in the past, but nothing has helped me s much as Klonopin. The wafers are great, because they melt in your mouth and get into your system quickly. For me, they usually start having a positive, calming effect within 20 to 30 minutes."


"I had great hopes for this relatively new sleep med. 10 mgs is useless and when you finally do fall asleep the dreams are borderline hallucinogenic. Incredibly real life non stop dreaming that makes you awaken cause they are so strange!! I adjusted to 20 mgs as prev read and then I slept better and the dreams weren't as crazy but still present. In my opinion, ambien 12.5 cr is still king. I will be going back to it when this rx runs its course. My main disappoint with this new med is frequent awakenings, longer time to fall asleep, and crazy dreams!"


"My discs are degenerative, and I had a back surgery 20 years ago that failed. At the time,
I was given 2 T-4's every 4 hours. That made working almost tolerable. Long story short,
2 surgeries later and I am prescribed a T-4 every 6 hours. I am in chronic pain and will
be (most likely) and have no life due to it. Since the DEA now prescribes for me, I guess
I will just have to shrivel up and die. Having raised a teenaged son, Norco's were quite
popular 9 years ago and that's what has contributed to this travesty. I do not deny
there are drug seekers, however, I am on disability at 56 because I cannot get enough
relief to be a dependable worker anymore and it is, quite literally, killing me slowly. "


"Made me more irritable and had noticeable mood swings. Also had upset stomach during the whole month of taking this."


"I recently had the paragard IUD and I got it inserted at the age of 16. I'm currently 18 and had it taken out a week ago and got the Skyla inserted and I'm 18 now. The paragard was terrible for me because the copper wasn't good for my uterus and my uterus was pushing the paragard out. I was having bad cramps on and off my periods with the paragard too. When I got the Skyla, I had brief spotted and cramps for 1 day. Also, I never had a child either but I'm in college, and in a relationship with my boyfriend for 2 years now so I though that was the best option for me. So far I having good positive affects and hope it continues."


"Hi - I am reviewing the drug Saphris.
I've been depressed and have a sugar addiction all of my life am now 60.
First I was diagnosed with Dysththmic Disorder, then PTSD, Major Recurrent Depression, Anxiety, BiPolar 2.
I currently take Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, and half mg Klonipin for sleep at bedtime. I have a binge eating disorder.
Currently I've been in a long episode of depression and anxiety. I have anger and rage issues - After WLS - weight loss surgery in 2013 the anger and rage came forward - this is very distressing for me. I rarely have a rage incident but since the WLS I feel on edge, irritable most of the time and lash out easily. I've heard wonderful things about Saphris and wonder if it might help me."


"I am 57 and have tried all the popular ED meds, having low T makes getting and keeping and erection a problem but I personally like Levitra 20 mg, can get rock hard within 20 or 30 minutes of taking it and its good for several hours afterwards, had 3 orgasms within an 6-7 hour time frame which is about what I could do at age 20, so impressive. Mild headache, flushing and nausea but not bad. Viagra gave me similar results but not as effective for a long as the Levitra. Cialis is a no go for me. Bad leg cramps."


"I got on Aviane after 4 years off the pill and I have no complaints. No weight gain, good sex drive. I'm all about it!"


"I started using this birth control about 7 months ago. Since I've been on it I have noticed my zero sex drive and constant break outs. I have had abdominal cramping and crazy mood swings, depression. I'm always tired but can never sleep. I realized it was all just side effects listed on the Nuvaring website. Thank goodness my husband is patient with me. Wouldn't recommend it. Have stopped using it and am feeling and looking much better."


"So I began  having symptoms of an off smell but not full on BV. I could tell something wasn't right.  I told my doctor and he prescribed me metronidazole pills instead of the gel and told me the pills work better than the gel.  I have used the gel before and it seemed to work OK really didn't like the discharge that came with it.  My doctor prescribed me three pills a day 250 mg for 10 days. The only thing about this pill and I'm sure most will agree is the taste that is the worst however I wrapped it up in cheese, the cheese you get from the single squares, enough to fully cover the pill and I take it don't taste it at all. The  taste is the worst part not drinking is the second. Dark urine and occasional nausea but glad BV is gone"


"Was on the 5mcg and increased to 10. Had the usual nausea and lost about ten pounds. A1c leveled out in the high 6's to low 7's.  Got ugly last fall/winter and dropped another 35 lbs.  BMI is now normal with 65 lbs lost from an initial 235lb start.  Have been having a problem with low (50'5 and 60's) sugars within 2 hrs of injection/eating. This started 3 months after the latest weight loss.  I was forced to sugar load with glucose and fruits to counteract the Byetta and stopped it last week (just too dangerous.  I am going to ask to be put on the time release and then adjust the Glucophage to try to get a stable dial in.  Testing like a mad dog my fingers are a mess.  If the time release doesn't cut it I will try going back to 5mcg."


"It was recommended by my doctor that I try Nuvigil because I have a tendency to become sleepy while driving, either short or long distances.  I was concerned that the drug may be habit forming but he reassured me that I would not have a problem with it. This medicine appears to be working well with no noticeable side effects thus far, 2  weeks."


"45 year old female with diagnosis of Chronic Constipation due to long term use of Med's, to include opioids for pain management. Also, diagnosed of Irritable bowel syndrome, around 8 years ago. When I'm taking this medicine, usually 2-3 times per day, I'm regular with a bowel movement of one to two times a day, depending on my diet and food intake (I eat very little on most days). Whenever I'm not taking this medication, I'm lucky if I'm able to go once over a 3-4 day time frame, even with laxatives, stool softeners, and my daily dose of lactulose syrup. I took Zelnorm about #8 years ago, until it went off the market, but Amitiza works much better, I asked my doctor to prescribe it after seeing a commercial for it, I've done well with it, only side-effect: flatulence. "


"Im on the Evra patch and silly me made the mistake of forgetting it for 1-2 days of the start of my first cycle and i had also forgotten about that the weekend i was with my boyfriend so i was unprotected 27/8 Saturday. Went Doc gave me Elleone on the 29/8 Monday so 2 days after i was with the boyfriend. I was nervous about taking it after reading some reviews. So here is mine. The day i took it i was little moody, very mild tummy upset but noting to really complain about. i had 2 weeks to wait till i got my period which always comes on time it is now the 16/9 and it was only a few hours late but my period came and on the day its meant to! I have cramps but nothing new there! Relax ladies the pill works."


"I came to this site to see if I was only person who had some minor issues with this medication. I started Opana ER 10mg 4 days ago. I was to start it 9 days ago but my insurance initially wasn't going to cover the cost. My doctor filled out some forms and I am preapproved for a year. I find that the medicine is great for my pain but it does not last 12 hours, I have found that at 8 to 9 hours later I need another one. If prescribed 3's daily it would be a perfect medication and who knows maybe I wouldn't need my breakthrough medicine."


"I've had this in for a few months and I love it.  It's made my migraines less severe, my periods are much lighter; but occasionally longer.  It's effectively eliminated my bloating, cramping, mood swings, and I have far less blood sugar drops.  I feel like I'm able to pay attention better and I can stop struggling to get through my cycles."


"I wanted to try something different that worked quicker and also on a full stomach. I was out one night and had eaten before taken Viagra and it took over 2 hours before it kicked in. By then my girl was fast asleep (I did wake her up). My Dr. gave me a sample of Staxyn and I tried it not long after this episode. It worked for me in about 15 mins. I was fully erect and was good even in the morning. Same side effects, could get headache or stuffy nose. I love this medication, works quick and don't have to worry if I have eaten, unlike Viagra."


"My daughter has had this for a little over a month. She has become someone I don't recognize.....moody, irritable,afraid to leave the house, and most important, afraid to drive because she's afraid of harming herself.

She experienced mild depression prior to insertion. I believe the implant has exacerbated (magnified) it greatly. It may work great for someone... However, if u have slight depression, please be forewarned.

My daughter has also had;

Acne

Weight gain

Decreased libido

Mood swings

Terrible irritability

2 weeks of active vaginal bleeding

We r having it removed in 4 days."


"It is the best medicine for headaches caused by TMJ and degenerative disc diease. I usually never have to take the secound dose. I did at first but now I don't. Don't take it everyday only as needed. Works good for leg aches also."


"I have been on the medication for a month now and today I go Dr. To see my weight loss.I sometimes forget I have not eaten so I make myself eat and drink plenty of water sometimes I'm eating 1 time per day. Also I noticed because I love fried chicken I would only eat it once a week but I can no longer eat the chicken  - it makes me sick. This pill has helped me in so many ways. I'm thankful to God and the Doctor. I need to loose this weight for health issue and I'm going to be a grandma so I need to be here. I will let you all know how much I lost."


"Have been depressed and anxious my whole life (now 44) and was undiagnosed. Was on Paroxetine for 10 years: life continued to turn to crap, wife left me, etc. Psychiatrist listened to symptoms and put me on 3 x 15mg Nardil. Still have suicidal thoughts and trouble with sexual function but it is definitely the medicine for me. Will stay on it for life if possible: at least I am still alive and food restrictions aren't that bad."


"I took this medication for 5 months. I started off the first couple months with lots of nausea and my breasts were constantly sore. I decided to wait it out, but today had to call my doctor to get it switched. While on this medication, my breasts were constantly tender and very painful. I also felt nauseous a lot and on the first day of my last period I had to miss school because of it. My PMS symptoms seemed worse. It did work to prevent pregnancy, because my sex drive is non-existent. I also experienced dryness l, which I have never had a problem with. Other than the breast soreness and nausea, I didn't gain any weight or have any other issues."


"Ive struggled with headaches for as long as I can remember and nothing worked for me. When I found excedrin, I was hooked to the fact that it was the best. I've never use anything else since. I have introduced everyone I know to it and they always come to me, because they know I always got a bottle of excedrin with me. I just wanted to say Thank You. Your product has made headaches to me just a pain that soon go away when I take my excedrin."


"Im a 58 year old male. Ive had depression problems for most of my life. I have a normal home life and am a fairly normal person. Ive had doctors give me probably 100s of different meds to combat depression. I have educated myself on how to deal with the symtoms . Every doctor i have seen for this always told me that i just need to find the right medication and they were right. Its taken years but amitriptiline has changed my life. Im amazed the difference it has made. My thinking is clear and my mood stable. I believe if i had this medication early in my life many things would be different . finding the right med is everything.. Good luck."


"Started seeing a  new doctor who took my off the metoprolol and amlodopine that I had been on for 5 years with blood pressure readings of 125-132/68-78; and started me on exforge. Blood pressure was not controlled on the medication with readings of 170-180/90, so she added maxzide daily. I started having muscle spasms with the maxzide; so her answer to that was for me to take half of the maxzide and she ordered potassium which I  had so many side effects from . She seemed reluctant to put me back on the original medications until she sees me in the office. She had no problem ordering the maxzide and potassium on the phone without seeing my in the office; so when I seen my cardiologist he took care of that problem and put me back on my original med"


"THIS IS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS DRUG. I hope this makes it to someone who will reevaluate their choice to take this medication. Yake anything, adderall,caffeine,ephedrine, but ANYTHING is better than this. Naltrexone is used to help herion addicts stop using heroin, (I think its great if needed for that I have many people in my family who suffer with addiction) however PLEASE don't take this unless you have a serious issue and are at deaths doorto save your life. Doctors don't know about the effects but they get monitary kickbacks to prescribe it, naltrexone is one of the most addictive subatances and I garauntee if you start this and your doctor lets you run out (if he's on a vacation, or can't see you fo ran appt) you will wish you never started"


"I am on my second week of Victoza. I have had only headache and neck pain but I increased my water intake and I am hoping this will help. I have lost 2.5 lbs. I have been eating properly and exercising for about 3 months now along with weight watchers. It is my hope to get off all meds. Weight loss will help this I am sure! My sugar readings have gone form 180-350 to 59-180...59 being the first day. I have decreased my Lantus from 42 units to 15 units. I am hoping that less insulin means better results at the scale. "


"This was a god send for me as I've tried others and nothing helped, I am currently on max dosage 120mg a day but I'm still alive and that's the main thing, it doesn't at all help with my fibro I don't think but anxiety has near enough gone and depression very copable , obviously I get bad days still its not a permanent everyday fix, but be WARNED, you may gain a lot of weight over 3 + years I've taken this and its basically stopped my metabolism, I exercise and hardly eat bad stuff but I have gained over 5 stone, so to be honest, I'm thinking of stopping it for this reason only, other than that for my depression and anxiety etc its been amazing"


"I've been on Yaz for just about a month. I've noticed some improvement in my acne. I started Yaz just for birth control and because I had having a lot of anxiety and my doctor thought it may help along with my anxiety meds. I haven't noticed a difference with taking Yaz yet, but it's only been a month and I don't exactly have PMDD. So I will keep taking and see what happens over the next few months. The very first pill I took gave me nausea but that was it."


"I have been on Revlimid for about 2 years and the result is my cancer has been at a low level and controlled.  I have no side effects that I am aware of. I do however think this medicine is terribly expensive."


"I have had bad experiences, in terms of mood swings and depression, with many different birth control pills but I am enjoying the ring. I have some gas but besides that the side effects have been minimal."


"I have suffered with constipation for most of my life. Nothing helped until Linzess became available. I have a daily bowel motion and feel really good. Only side effect is a little gassiness."


"The oxymetazoline is the same for across all brands, but I used to find the Afrin pump superior: it fit my hand, and it was just the right size. Now the six bottles I just got in the mail have redesigned pumps and I HATE the new design. I can no longer take it apart to clean, and these suckers get stuff IN them all the time which I prefer not to ingest. Disgusting, and no longer a reason to buy Afrin at its inflated price."


"After a 24 hour blood pressure test, it turns out I have mild hypertension. Was afraid to take but started taking 2.5mg before bed. I can't get over how amazing I feel now! I had no idea a small rise in blood pressure can make a person feel so bad. I practically leap out of bed in the morning. I have so much energy now.  I did have some swelling in my ankles before but it is completely gone! I read this was good for migraines. I don't get them that often and hope this medicine prevents them too."


"I'm 57 & enjoy an active sex life with my wife.  In the last few months erections were not as strong & I had not been able to maintain it a couple of times.    During my physical I talked to my PA about my problem staying hard & she said I wasn't that old & should still be enjoying sex & suggested I try Viagra.  I take a half pill (50mg) & other than a flushed feeling (let's me know it's working) I have no side effects.  With the extra blood flow I'm as hard as I can remember & my wife says she can tell I'm longer & thicker so  I can relax and not stress over it"


"I recently had been on Cymbalta and it didn't help me at all. The Savella has really made a difference and I've only been on it for 3 weeks. Loving it, glad I stuck with it and worked my way through the side effects. I haven't felt this good in years."


"Lamotrigine has been very effective for my Bipolar. Coming off Lamotrigine is very hard but I found the supplement 'milk thistle' very helpful and only managed to come off it completely with its help.  I am back on the lamotrigine now as I my moods became extreme again without it."


"I tore my adductor muscles from slipping on some mats in a martial arts class 6 years ago. I've had two sports hernia operations which helped but I have some permanent nerve damage in my thighs. I get burning and shocks in my thighs. I have been taking 1-2 norco as needed for several years and they work great. I know they are highly addictive but no other pain killer allows me to work, have fun with family and friends, and continue to train in my martial arts. I sometimes go 3-5 days without any and rarely take more than 2 a day. If you have chronic pain or permanent nerve damage these can give you your life back."


"Started taking this medication about two years ago and it has changed my life. Before the montelukast I would use my rescue inhaler(proair) about five times a day even more sometimes. I had that annoying cough that just wouldn't go away, super whizzy, tightness in chest, could barely walk like two flights of stairs without being winded and starting to wheeze it was horrible. I finally started taking the montelukast seriously saved me. I take it everyday. I can finally breathe no annoying cough, no waking up trying to catch my breath, I can finally go for a run and not die and even laugh all I want without reAching for my rescue inhaler! I feel so much better!"


"I have been suffering from anxiety for at least 15 years on and off due to being in a high pressure corporate role, coming to terms with my sexuality and 4 hectic years due to several life changes both personally and professionally. I decided 2 years ago enough was enough and tried Effexor for 12 months for my anxiety, it worked but I was in a haze all the time and it was horrendous to get off that stuff. I then had to go onto Lexapro which was a nightmare to get on and while it did work well and my anxiety stopped I still felt medicated. I then tapered off Lexapro, for 5 months unmedicated and was feeling okay then my anxiety came back worse. I am now on day 3 of Zoloft and I feel better with no bad side effects. Fingers crossed."


"Been on this medicine for over 12 years started on 50 mg now at 200 mg ER. Been on 200mg for over 7 years now works real good I am 36 and it must be hereditary because both my younger sisters were on blood pressure medicines at a early age. My parents take 2 different blood pressure medicines as well. Works good for me when I check it every day."


"Best medicine I ever been put on. Started off with two 0.05mg a day then to five 0.5 a day, and I'm Down to Three 1.0 MG a day and it's starting to not work as good. So I need to talk to my doctor and up the dose to at least 4 or 5 MG for my really bad anxiety and depression!"


"I was given Valium intravenously for light sedation during a quick medical procedure. It worked very well, but about 30 minutes after the i.v. was removed I became very irritable and depressed and craved more.  It also caused a slight temporary personality change in me that lasted the rest of the day.  "


"My husband is on a "light" dose of Neurontin (Gabepentin) and the medicine really works to relieve his anxiety.  He has Parkinson's Disease and mild cognitive disorder, as well as Parkinson's depression.  Neurontin works well on his tremor and his anxiety, but higher doses make him "foggy."  His dosage is 800mg spread over 12-16 hours, with the option to increase the dose to 1000mg per day, depending on his anxiety level.  He has been on Neurontin for many years and it continues to work well for him."


"I got Nexplanon after being on birth control pills.  The insertion was uncomfortable but only because of the numbing shot, actually putting it in just felt like tugging.  I tried many different pills before this and with all of them I had irregular bleeding, mood swings, low sex drive, etc.  Nexplanon seemed to only make things worse.  I became depressed, had mood swings, I had absolutely no sex drive, headaches, and I gained 15 pounds (Not sure if it was my lifestyle because I am a lifeguard and am always swimming).  I also had bleeding and spotting for 2 and a half months until my doctor gave a birth control pill to control the bleeding, so now I'm just getting a double dose of hormone.  I'm having it removed."


"Experience horrible muscle spasms due to cerebral palsy was on a very high dose of zanaflex for the last eight years topped out on that and my very brave and forward thinking doc put me on soma three times a day. It does wonders coupled with opiate lyrica and an NSAIDS I virtually have little to no spasms and wake up everyday happy instead of suicidal. I don’t understand why a perfectly harmless drug is so blacklisted it is not a barbiturate after you take soma it turns into meprobamate these drugs mimic barbiturates but are not true barbiturates like pheno or secobarb so doctors out there remember if ur not doing anything wrong the DEA can’t screw with you"


"I was given lyrica 3 years ago for back pain from herniated disk. The pain down my legs at night was horrific. The pain in my legs went but I put on 12kg. I did not eat more in fact I ate less because of my weight gain.  The Dr refused to believe that lyrica was the cause of the gain. Now 2 years later I  have been given lyrica again because no other drugs worked. When will dr listen and learn about side affects."


"WHY is this product still on the market?!!

I have been bleeding for 7 months straight on after taking this horrible drug. My only options to stop the bleeding is to either keep taking the shots for a year, or stop taking the shots and wait months for the bleeding to stop. After 2 shots I decided to stop but I have no idea when the bleeding will finally end. It's not small spotting, but EXCESSIVE and continuous flow of blood. I guess its rightfully called birth control, because when you're on it you'll little to no sex. Pads now cause chafing & tampons are now painful. I wish I could sue this company for making the last 7 months of my life hell!

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! YOU MAY NOT HAVE THE SYMPTOMS, BUT ITS NOT WORTH TRYING IT TO FIND OUT!"


"Relieved my pain in my lower back. These patches really do work great."


"I have taken buspar for 5 months. Prescribed max dose of 15mg 4x/day. It took a couple weeks to actually notice the difference. I don't feel like a zombie after taking it. I really just came to the realization one day while driving to work, an activity that used to leave me recovering from an anxiety attack, was suddenly a very simple task. My social anxiety, much improved. It's very subtle, but after sticking with it, I can look back and I see that it changed my life. It does make me sleepy, in a walking around functioning while yawning kind of way and I get a lot of headaches. The good definitely outweighs The bad. I can take a lower dosage on easy days and still have a positive outcome. also take 150mg of Zoloft and 25 mg Wellbutrin"


"This antibiotic cleared up my urinary tract infecton within 24 hours. The morning after I took it I didn't need to go to the bathroom frequently and had no pain. So that was great. However I am definitely NOT loving the horrible nausea I am experiencing from it, I just feel like I want to vomit. I have never taken an antibiotic in my life before this and I didn't know it would cause side effects."


"First update on my lileta since my initial post on 8/13/16. Pain has gone away totally. No cramps. Some light red blood from the uterus lining beginning to thin out. Panty liners work well for this. Cons so far- mood swings. They come out of nowhere and I can be fine one second and ready to fight strangers the next. I've become more confrontational. Pros- I've had sex once since I got the iud, it was fine, normal, no one felt anything. So far so good."


"no medicine could lower my blood pressure from approx.145/ 90.  But prazonsin did it, 125 or less/ 65 or less, is fantastic, side effect like light headed, and a little weak or a little shaky. Note  I only take half tablet in the morning and nite before bed.
Also , when the docter prescribe me prazonsin I was taking  telmisartan, and amlodipino, so I did take  40 mg. telmisartan, and one tablet prazosine, but I make a mistake and  taken  both at the same time,was to much pressure went down   to 73/44 and almost fainted.  I took some salt and cocacola to make this up but the recover was slow about 2 digits per hour, took near 24 hours,to arrive at a normal to 124/68.   So after this I decide to take this but only half in the morning and half at nite  my pressure today,  140/70 pulse 49 rite at wake up, after prazosine, 3 hours later,122/66  pulse 72.
"


"I have been on TriNessa for 3 months. My insurance no longer covers Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and I've been told this is the closest generic to Tri Cyclen Lo. It's been terrible. I've been emotional, sad and irritable. I have highs and lows throughout the day. I've had very depressing thoughts. I have cramps the first day of my menstrual cycle for the first time in my life and I'm 32 years old. I spot between periods. I now have acne so I am going to the dermatologist to get a prescription for that.

Everyone says to give it more time. That because I was on Ortho for almost 20 years, it will be an adjustment. They tell me that TriNessa is forgiving and my body will come around. I don't know what I'll do..."


"I've had my paraguard in for about a month now and I have to say it was the best decision I have made. I was EXTREMELY hesitant about the insertion and the aftermath. The night before my appointment I got no sleep at all due to being so scared...especially after seeing all the negative reviews and horror stories. When the time came, my hands were sweating and shaking, I was petrified. It literally took about 30 seconds and I hardly felt anything. A very mild cramp and it was over. I've had period cramps that have been much worse than that. Afterwards I was expecting to be in pain all day and just be fishing blood. Neither happened. No cramping at all and the blood was so mild that it didn't even fill a panty liner. I highly recommend it!"


"Was put on nucynta 100 mg every six hours for a two week trial  after 60 mg of morphine long term use and tolerance. I have had major hot flashes, headaches, nausea   At first I thought maybe the conversation wasn't done correctly but this medicine just flat out does not work for me at all. I woke up with night sweats, had to go to the bathroom and couldn't go. I'd rather go back on the morphine and adjust the dosage up. They can have this drug."


"I was in great pain. This drug helped me immensely."


"I was taking 12 to 20 ROXY 30mg a DAY for 5 or 6  year's. It all started when I was in a car crash and then a motorcycle wreck. I was taking it for my pain to help me and then when I tried to get of the medicines I didn't know that it was going to be this HARD. I thought just ''STOP'' and that's IT but no I was so sick and so on. My friend told me about METHADONE CLINIC and I started to go there and since then I have changed big time and I know what I'm doing and so on Thank's GOD for methadone."


"Wish I never would've taken for it 3 weeks!   Have lost about half my hair!  Not worth it!"


"I could do a commercial for this medication. It has completely turned everything around for me. I have always had anxiety, but it became significantly worse after having children. I feared being alone, ruminating thoughts, insomnia, panic over the insomnia, feeling like the worst mother, feeling like I couldn't care for myself or my children. I fought taking medication for so long. I finally gave in. I started with 25 mg and moved up to 50 mg. I began to feel better in a week, and I felt the full effects by 4 weeks. It has given me my life back. I'm happy. I'm not stressed. I feel normal again!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Do yourself a favor and skip down to Time2gonow - 4/27/2015 post.  He/She nailed it for me.  I read all of the negative reviews until I got to that one.  The day of my prep I cut it out and pasted to my desktop.  Read it 3 or 4 times before starting.  Set a timer and drank the Suprep mix within 15 minutes, and the rest of the water within 30 minutes.  I was going before the hour was up and was done in about 90 minutes.  Got a good night's sleep before the next dose in the morning.

Don't cheat on the liquid diet.  I had broth for "meals", and jello when I felt hungry and needed to "eat" something.  Otherwise sipped Gatorade all through the day and the entire process.  Thanks Time2gonow for your post!"


"I got the implant July 2016, right as my husband and I were getting married. Since the day I got it put in, I have been on my period. Some days it is light spotting, other days it is super heavy, but there is always something. I also have no sex drive whatsoever, have been super emotional, and have become depressive at work, not caring enough to do what I need to do. I'm constantly tired and sleep on the couch more than I do anything else."


"I've been on Minastrin for maybe less than a year and for my body it works great! I had no nausea, less cramping and bleeding and cleared my acne up. However, I did gain about 10 lbs and lots of bloating. Overall, it worked great. My periods were much lighter and lasted about 2-3 days, plus I haven't gotten pregnant. Unfortunately my insurance company does not cover it so I've been paying around 80$ per month. Keep in mind everyones body reacts to birth control differently so do not get overwhelmed with the negative reviews!"


"I was writing this wonderful, very wordy review on this when I discovered that I have a word limit. Dang. In a nutshell: I've never had so many problems with a bc. Significant weight gain, headaches, nausea, fatigue/insomnia, no periods for months and then weeks of bleeding. The worst is the change in my mood. DEPRESSION. I couldn't no longer trust my instincts. Everyone noticed a change in my attitude. It may be a convenience to just pop a rod in your arm, but it is NOT WORTH IT. I am telling you, stay away. I cannot wait to have mine removed."


"I'm on week three of the patch and I can't wait for it to be over. This is the second time this year I've used the patch and I remember the same same side effects as before. Headache during most of the first week coupled with constant nausea. The only thing that seems to make the nausea subside is eating! Needless to say I've noticed some weight gain!!!!!!

I suppose you've got to try these things.... In theory it's a great idea, unfortunately it doesn't work for me."


"Been taking Letaris for three months also. I had some improvement in my shortness of breath. Very little side effects. Taking 10mg daily also on Coumadin due to blood clots. I feel it has helped me a lot in these few months. I hope it can get me back to my old self again (at least back to 90%) no other heath issues that they found just Pulmonary hypertension from blood clots but I am taking A liver function test once a month so far so good but I still worry."


"I had a Duodenal Switch (a major weight loss surgery combining the vertical sleeve with rearranging one's intestines to minimize fat absorption) 9 yrs ago.  Since then I've had probs with gas and a stomach ulcer, both caused by H Pylori.  I've taken Flagyl twice.  I am now on Day 5 of this round, & I don't experience most of the side effects I see described.  (250 mg 3X per day) While the pill doesn't "taste" great, there are other meds that also don't, and I find this no more severe than those.  I don't  have a lingering bad taste.  I've had no diarrhea and have had more regular bowel movements.  I've had almost no gas.  My pain is gone.  I don't feel sick.  I am grateful for this drug!"


"I wanted to comment on this drug.  My wife and I were prescribed it some time ago, at the 50 mg dosage.  We didn't like it, it was too strong.

Recently, we found that cutting the 50 mg tablet in 6 parts, so about 10 mg each, works very well.

I believe many don't like it because 50 mg is too much, and they would perhaps like it if they took 10 mg."


"About two years ago, I stayed home sick with what I thought was the flu. After about a week of misery and no relief I went to the doctor. He told me that all the awful, flu-like symptoms were actually my hay fever acting up and because I had waited too long to come in I now had nasal polyps. Many members of my extended family has had them and treated them with Nasonex or even surgery (my aunt can't taste or smell now). Since then, I've used Nasonex nearly every night. There's a very obvious difference between nights I take it and nights that I forget - I tend to wake up with throat congestion and a runny nose. Only once have I actually had a full-on nosebleed."


"My experience has been great so far. I have been taking this pill over 8 years now. I did experience weight gain which was a good thing. I do experience bloating before and during my period, my period tends to last for 3-4 days. I have missed a couple here and there and have not gotten pregnant thank God. I recommend this pill to anyone who is searching for a pill to try."


"I have been on sertraline for about 2 months now. My doctor prescribed them 4 months ago but I was very reluctant to take them as I had read that the side effects could be pretty awful. For the first week I didn't feel great at all, mainly restlessness and slightly heightened anxiety but after the week they fully wore off I found it took about 5-6 weeks until I really noticed a change in my mood but I definitely feel loads better than I did before I started sertraline. I was prescribed 50mg to start off with and yesterday got prescribed 100mg as I still don't feel completely myself yet, but I do feel a million times better. I haven't taken 100mg yet as I am scared I get worsened side effects but I am going to try them tonight."


"Restasis - not the greatest. Seems to cause light sensitivity and filminess to where it can be like trying to see thru very light smoke or fog. I have not been impressed.
Theratears or something else seems to provide better relief.
 I think it would be worth investigating to see if Restasis is less effective on people over 60, or who have had ocular implants.
The actual price of the stuff  seems a real gouge. Fortunately, insurance pays the most of it."


"This medicine really helped my cough, but it made me itchy and I got hives on my elbows and knees.  It also made me very tired the next day, but tiredness alone wouldn't stop me from taking it again.  It did wonders for my cough."


"Have taken Ultram for 9 years for fibromyalgia.  The ONLY thing that helped and it helped very well.  No high, buzz, euphoria, etc., just sweet pain relief.  "


"I was worried from all the horror stories but I had the Implanon inserted and have never had a period since. No side effects, no weight gain, no headaches and no bleeding of any kind. It is the best thing I have ever done and I would never ever go back to the pill! I had the Implanon removed last week and it took no more than 10 minutes, was mildly uncomfortable and has not left a scar."


"I successfully took Ambien not every night. And it was great.
However, Ambien CR has caused vivid dreams, memory loss, sleep driving. I stopped using CR when I had a sleep driving event and no memory of the event. Will have to battle my sleep problem without it."


"Before taking Pristiq I had never taken any anti-depressants and did not want to. However, I knew something was seriously wrong with me because I had lost interest in all the activities that I had once loved. I wanted to sleep all the time and I felt so disconnected from everyone and everything around me. Being a mother of two wonderful children and the wife of a great husband I felt like a complete failure because, in my own way of thinking, I had no reason to feel like this or be depressed. After seeking help from my doctor I started taking Pristiq and noticed a change in the course of one week. I had some slight nausea at first, but the overall change it has made in my life has been great! I now enjoy and look forward to every day."


"I love the Nuvaring! It is the the best birth control I have ever used so far. I dont have any side effects and I can't even feel it."


"I'm a 20 year old college student and have been taking Vyvanse for about 6 months now.  Honestly, I love this medication, as it has helped me in almost every aspect of life.  My grades as well as my confidence in social situations are better than ever.  The only slightly annoying side effect that hasn't gone away is that I find my mouth sometimes getting extremely dry.  Sometimes I'll notice that my breath smells funny as a result, and I find myself going through a lot of gum and breath mints, and even brushing my teeth randomly throughout the day. Overall though, Vyvanse has been a miracle for me."


"I suffered from post traumatic stress disorder since I was very young. When I first received therapy at 28 I tried several anti-depression medicines with little success. I also went on and off meds, which I learned much later wasn't the correct thing to do. At 46 I found a Psychiatrist who helped me understanding my condition and prescribed Celexa. I've been on Celexa 10mg since 2007 and know I must stay on depression medication for life. My moods are bright, I don't get "stuck" for long periods, no suicide thoughts, and haven't had any big panic attacks for years. I'm very sensitive to many medicines and Celexa has been very good in treating my depression with anxiety, with little to no side effects. A little dry mouth and tiredness on occasion is all."


"I'm ready to feel better, although I'm still skeptical. I have read good reviews so I hope that same outcome for me."


"I'm a 18 year old college freshman and started taking Vyvanse 10 months ago when I had finally gotten medicated for my severe ADD.  It has significantly changed my life for the better. For as long as I can remember, my teachers always told my parents that I was very bright but I just would not "apply" myself but after taking Vyvanse my grades have skyrocketed. I can finally pay attention in class and actually absorb the information. I feel energized, motivated, and more organized to do things.  My days will be filled with productivity and I feel like it boosts my mood in general. My side effects include a slight anxiety because I feel like I should ALWAYS be doing something productive so sometimes its hard for me to relax."


"I had been experiencing post partum anxiety and severe insomnia for a few weeks.

After having tried almost every natural alternative out there, I was becoming increasingly desperate.

Reading of the experiences of other mums in my situation and what worked for them, I decided to mention this medication to my new doctor and thankfully, he agreed to give it a try (SSRIs had never worked for me in the past and had made my anxiety 10X worse).

The 15mgs I take nightly have been a godsend. Despite the slight wooziness after the initial dose, I now sleep so well & can throughly enjoy my waking life with my baby again!

Highly recommended to other mums with these same symptoms."


"I took gabapentin for 1 month. My Dr started me at 100mgX2 @ bedtime. I slept great but had excess daytime sleepiness. The first week I felt really calm but had no pain relief. The next week, my mood began to go downhill & still no pain relief. Week 3, my mood became depressed, I began having increased anxiety, increased blood pressure to the point of pre-hypertension, hot flashes, memory problems, & feeling disoriented, still with no pain relief. Week 4 I got hit hard with a flare. I couldn't tell the difference between whether things had happened yesterday or last week, I was getting unusually angry, & I started having horrid back to back panic attacks. I discontinued without tapering down & interestingly, my flare reduced in intensity."


"I was given Reglan in an ER when I couldn't stop vomiting when I had a migraine. It helped to stop my vomiting, but I reacted horribly. It made me uncontrollably agitated and nervous. I couldn't stop moving, I couldn't think clearly, and I couldn't relax until I was given a sedative. I now claim that I am allergic to the drug due to the way my body reacted to it."


"I agree with the other reviewer that this drug has minimal side effects.  However, my 7 yr old son has a significant rash, which Doctors suspect may be from the Intuniv.  The rash is not itchy, just unattractive and widespread. We have been using the Intuniv for 2 1/2 weeks, but may have to stop due to the rash.

Here's the results we've seen on this medication:  better moods, less aggression, only minimal improvement with attentional/focus issues, and slight improvement in impulsivity.  Sleepiness has NOT been an issue, even though I had read many reviews and the label that said it might be.  My son has taken every ADHD drug out there except two (literally) and this one is very gentle on the body in comparison (except for the rash)."


"I got the implanon about a year and a half ago when the PA at planned parenthood recommended it. I got the implant in February and finished my last period in May. I haven't had any spotting. I did notice getting more acne and irritability for about two or so months after it was implanted but now my mood had evened off and my skin is back to what it was before the implant. So far I don't have any complaints, I'm actually quite surprised to read all of these negative reviews."


"This product worked for me, and it does last the full 12 hours. It cleared my congestion almost immediately, but there were some temporary side effects. For about the first hour after I used it, the inside of my nose was irritated. I also got thirsty after I used it but was fine after I drank some water. Overall it works great."


"I've been taking Levora for 2 months now. The first few weeks were AWFUL...I was an emotional wreck with severe mood swings. Also, would feel very nauseous the majority of the time, especially immediately after taking the pill. Had bad breast tenderness but within a few weeks this subsided. Only had a few days of irregular spotting but this soon subsided as well. On the second pack, I really had hardly any problems with this birth control. However, I am planning on switching pills because the one MAJOR problem I have with this pill, which is a serious deal breaker for me, is that ever since starting the pill I have experienced TERRIBLE acne...large, painful, under the skin pimples and also many tiny pimples on my forehead. Hope this helps!"


"I take Provigil about 5 times a week. I have been on it since 12/06. I have to take "vacations" from it in order for it to work like it should. When I start it again, I get massive headaches but is worth it for the energy. My MS fatigue is so bad most of the time that I really need this medication. I do get headaches, nervousness, anxiety, and stomach issues while taking this pill. But all I do without taking it, is sleep."


"I starting taking phentermine on the 3rd of December. I started out taking just half the pill for a week, then after a week took the whole pill. I did have dry mouth. My side effects have been mild. I have also been on a low carb diet. It is December 23 and I'm happy to say I have loss 15 pounds."


"One day, while I was waiting for the train to take me home from gym, I started to feel my upper torso muscles progressively stiff.

A few seconds after the train closed its doors, it became much more intense and I started to panic. My heart started to beat very fast for short periods of time and I could not breath properly. Also, my arms and face felt funny, I really thought I was going to have a heart attack and die in there.

Thankfully, I made it home and I went to the city hospital in the afternoon. I had my heart checked with very positive results, and my doctor prescribed me these 1 mg pills. They've helped me abort a few panic attacks in the last weeks even taking half a pill, with no noticeable side effects"


"Everything was okay but after a few weeks I noticed the following: My blood pressure yesterday 183/90, Weird feelings in my eyes almost like electrical shocks, blurred vision, diarrhea, I gained 6 pounds in a couple days."


"I am 68 and have had asthma for about 15 years.  For a while I was hospitalized about once a year with a respiratory infection. Thanks to my Ddoctor we have headed off many infections over the years with a short treatment program of Iophen-C NR to get rid of the congestion.  It has worked well for me.  I also take anti-convulsants (since I was 15) and suffer no side effects with the syrup.  I put the bottle on the counter with a slip of paper to monitor the dosage. It has been a blessing for me."


"Has always worked for me. Zero sexual side effects. "


"It really relieves my anxiety."


"I found this medication does not work at all"


"I have been taking Ambien for several years, and recently started taking Ambien CR.  It works very well, if taken on an empty stomach.  However, I was having only mild sleep difficulty when my doctor prescribed it.  I have tried other sleep medicines, Ambien is one of the strongest prescription insomnia drugs available.  I highly recommend trying something with less side effects first, and only if absolutely necessary, try Ambien.  Ambien is very difficult to discontinue after extended use."


"My bra size definitely got higher, and my sex drive hasn't changed at all. I haven't noticed that I have gained weight, but I am always hungry and have a lot of cravings, period is regular and its nice to know when the time comes. I think Apri is good and I would not change it for another brand."


"I've been perscribed suboxone in the past & it always worked. Although I wasn't too happy when I started to feel physically reliant( & bc I was not forwarned by anyone). My new doctor wrote me a script for zubsolv. My sub dosage was 16mg daily (2 8mg strips). The first day on zubs was horrible I was in full withdrawal with no effect I even took double what was perscribed bc I thought it might be that & it was low to begin with ( just 2 5.7mg tabs per day) & with no prevail. I suffered for 3 straight days it did not work at all. Finally on day 3 I felt some relief but I'm sure it's just because I was through the worst of my detox. I would not recommend this to anyone for the sole reason it's not worth the risk. It could make you relapse."


"My doctor prescribed me this medication for Generalized Anxiety Disorder as it was crippling and ruining my life. I was reluctant to try it because I've heard so many horror stories about the side effects but I figured I'd give it a shot. First week or so was a little rough. Lots of nausea and brain fog but I was determined to give it at least a month. Once my body adjusted my symptoms slowly started to disappear. Today I feel like a different person. I feel free from my obsessive worries and panic that had plagued me all my life. This truly is a wonder drug if you're lucky enough that it works for you!"


"I got Implanon in July of 2009. A week later, I started my period which was far heavier than I normally get. I bled for the next month, but after that? Nothing! That is a blessing seeing as I have endometriosis and my periods were /extremely/ painful. I have a bit more acne than before and I think I've gained a little weight, but all-in-all... I'm thankful. I'm pretty happy with it."


"Like Most women today, irregular periods are a headache ..... so I talked to my doctor about birth control options and we decided to try Teva aka Seasonique.... worst decisions I have made regarding medication. First 2-3 days on the pill were normal after that, it was absolute hell. Spotting consistently, very moody- ready to take my boyfriends head off for no reason, migraines that make it hard to function and fatigue from another world ! I stopped this birth control 2 days ago all the symptoms aside from the spotting are gone. I would not recommend this birth control to my worst enemy. Please discuss other birth control options with your doctor and read other reviews! Always important to listen to your body, do not ignore it!"


"After reading all these reviews I almost cancelled my appointment! I didn't have my usual gyno (got stuck with a random "anti birth control ob" who was insulting, maybe hitting on me, and at same time really nice. I was fine with it; it was just so weird I can't even wrap my head around it) BUT, he did a good job during the procedure and thats what mattered. I was prepared for the pain and he told me what to expect, had me breathe deeply and man it hurt, but I have had worse. It was very quick which I liked. I'm cramping a bit now, bleeding steadily. Taking it easy. I'm a bit worried about the copper threads. I reached down and I'm pretty sure I felt them without really reaching in. We shall see. I hope it doesn't just fall out on me :("


"I started againTopomax about 1& 1/2 week ago for migraines and I am down about 8 lbs. I am overweight due to the fact that I just had my last child and I did eat what I wanted to. I did work out before, during, and now after my pregnancy. Topomax has reduced my cravings I absolutely love sweets & southern foods(I'm from the South:) I did occasionally soda but I did regularly drink Izzy a healthy carbonated drink but Topomax makes all carbonated drinks tastes horrible which is great if you have issues drinking soda all the time."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"With all of the advances in technology and research on medicines, I would hope someone comes up with an better solution / protocol.  This solution was horrible, and was the worst part about the whole situation of prep for a colonoscopy."