"Take 1 or 2mgs at one time, as needed, for panic attacks. Most of the time I will have a panic attacks, for no reason or triggers. For Some panic attacks I do have a trigger. Large Crowds, NO WAY. People I know, that haven't seen in years. The only medicine that helps with panic attacks! I take Valium 10mgs, four times daily. Anxiety and panic attacks are different. Panic effects your whole day. Anxiety attacks, the Valium is in my blood."


"Xanax 1mg t.i.d. has helped me plenty with my depression and panic disorder that said I find it as the best benzodiazepine for my condition !"


"I started taking Buspar about a year ago for anxiety/panic attacks. I've taken benzodiazepines in the past but having an addictive personality, I had to stop those. Buspar saved my life. I have no fear, paranoia, or low self esteem anymore. I used to feel like the world was out to get me and that I was being judged by everyone no matter where I went. I used to have the most crippling social anxiety too, I'd avoid social situations because the anxiety was so bad. Luckily Buspar erased all of that for me. Anxiety still creeps up here and then but it is absolutely nowhere close to being as bad as it was before. No side effects. I love it and will take it for a long time. At first I did get headaches but they went away a couple days later. Love it."


"I thought the itchiness was bad but when I put this product in my vajayjay it burned immediately.  I already have big eyes but this product made them bigger.  I itched and burned nearly all night..woke up not feeling much until I decided to go to the mall..while walking in the mall I could feel the cream oozing out then another intense burning sensation.  My walk turned from being sexy to looking crippled. My God!!! Chlamydia is better than this!!!! On day 2 now so hoping I don't have intense burn later.  Need a shot of bourbon to prepare.  I hope this works."


"I was on morphine sulfate 15 mg ER for 3 months for the treatment of chronic pain. I knew we were on the right track when I was able to have a somewhat normal life. Now I'm up to 30 mg 2 times a day with a pain level of 2."


"I have taken Vicodin for low back pain (3 Herniated Disks) and have taken Norco for pain from Kidney Stones.  I find both to be effective at cutting my pain to a manageable level that allows me to carry out a mostly normal day when my pain is at it's worst.

The effectiveness of these medications is directly related to how often you take them:  The less you take them, the more effective they are.  When used as prescribed, these medicines are a great help to those people who suffer from moderate to intense pain."


"I have three bulging discs, arthritis, and sciatica in my lower back and also was just recently diagnosed with fibramyalgia. I have been on Oxycontin for about a year now, and yes it has been increased about three times within that period of time. I am now on 80mg 4x's a day. It works great with the pain relief, but it makes me sweat so uncontrollably that I have to keep a fan on my on a constant basis. I am also on about 8 more kinds of medicines, so I'm not sure which ones are causing the dizziness. But when I wake up every morning, I can barely walk, and it takes about 45 minutes for the pain to subside. And then I start the sweating. But I can handle the sweating if it helps me walk so I can keep up with my four year old son. Truly a life saver."


"I am 41, I have had psoriasis since I was 3 and was misdiagnosed from the beginning as anything from warts to cradle cap. I've used Cole tar, all of the lights(including PUVA), steroids, vitamin D, diet, Chinese herbs, acupuncture and methotrexate ( probably more I can't remember). I have never been more clear than I am now. I've had no side effects that I am aware of and couldn't be happier.

I was afraid of biologics, but I should have embraced them sooner"


"I have been on this birth control pill for the last 6 months and I am completely miserable. It was originally prescribed as a generic for Loloestrin, but that simply cannot be the case. I have been chronically bloated, emotional, spotting, on top of which I am also experiencing a regular to heavy period. When I was on Lolo I had no negative side effects and it effectively minimized my monthly period. Ultimately, I feel really misinformed by the PA who prescribed this as a generic."


"I have had a lot of back pain for a few years but since my doctor has put me on Opana I have never felt better. I can go about my life without the worry of being in so much pain at the end of the day. What a relief it has been. A pure God send."


"This worked better than Lipitor.  I changed due to cost and my blood work is beyond excellent.  I've had no adverse side effects. "


"I was having vaginal itching/discharge, and I knew it was a yeast infection. So, I decided instead of going to my obgyn I would try this over the counter product. I can honestly say that my vagina is on fire! If you do not handle discomfort well then DO NOT use this product. Once I inserted the medication it took about 3 minutes before my vagina lit up into flames. Once I laid down I knew something did not feel right. The inside, outside, and even my butt  was burning and itching like I had been attacked by fire ants. This discomfort lasts for a solid 30 minutes before I can finally fall asleep. I will say that the product helps with the yeast infection itself. However the burning/itiching from the product itself is miserable."


"Tamiflu worked great! I was back to my normal routine by the second dose. I didn't experience any of the side effect that others wrote about, but it was definitely worth the $27 copay."


"I have been diagnosed with fibroids. I have been bleeding for about 6 weeks now. My previous doctor had me on a hormone called megstrol. I worked for the first month and then stopped. my bleeding is out of control. I am no my 3 day of the lysteda.  I could tell a difference right away. the bleeding slowed to the point of almost stopping. I started to become a little heavy today before I took my first dose. I hope that  this helps with the bleeding and stops it."


"Within twenty four hours of using this cream, I saw significant improvement in my symptoms! Wonder cream, YES!"


"I had Implanon inserted 4 wks after having my daughter. I thought it was the best birth control method for me since I wanted no more babies, or at least for a long time. A week after insertion, got my first period since giving birth which lasted exactly 7 days. Then for the next 2 months nothing, no bleeding. 3rd month, got a period...lasted 7 days. (Just spotting though), month after got a period around the same time, spotting only. Then month after that, had my period for nearly 3 wks. It never seemed to stop even after getting it removed. I was also so moody on this birth control and hated not knowing when my period would start. I couldn't lose extra baby weight. Just not happy with it so I got it removed and now I'm back on the good old birth control pills!"


"It helps me feel calm and be able to sleep.  I have a tendency to stay up too late at night  and when I do my legs get restless and I have to go to bed and I sleep well.  I have occasional abnormal dreams and a small problem emptying my bladder completely.  All in all though it is improving my life.  I also take Strattera and Lamotrigine."


"I had the procedure done just a few days ago and it has been wonderful. I've had a few minor side effects like a UTI and some burning, but other than that, I'm doing well. I know it takes a few weeks to kick in, so I will update accordingly.   If I have to complain about anything, it's that my insurance requires that this is done in the surgery center, so I lose a day of work. I planned for this so it was fine.

I went to the mall last night and realized that I had been there for hours and didn't need to run to the bathroom every 10 minutes. I have to go for a check up in 2 weeks.  I am urinating on my own, so that's good. I think this was a good decision. Again, I will update next week with any side effects."


"I have been using this birth control for 4 months now, I didn't have any side affects with this pill. My period is lighter and with inactive pills my period start after 3 pills. Before this birth control my doctor gave me a less estrogen birth control and that was my first birth control and I bleed it non stop for a month, I did not want to continue so my doctor recommend to try birth control with mid level estrogen it ortho cyclen and I highly recommend it."


"I don't know that it is clonazepam 1mg 1 mg per day, but I have electric  like sensation from my head into my feet.  Joints hurt, burning sensation in feet make it uncomfortable to walk.. Anxiety attacks are worse to the point of not wanting to go out especially alone.. I was taking trazodone, stopped at   25 mg. Dose last night, replaced with 5 HTP, 50 mg. Of sequel (which I have been taking. ) I slept fine, but when I awoke some problems with tingling, burning. When I took another 5 HTP and clonazepam, plus 2 mg. Of Tizanidine, I went back to sleep, but the burning, tingling and painful joints very bad upon awakening.  Still going on.  I thought the natural products would eliminate this.  "


"I was prescribed Norco 7.5 due to server pain from a bad Kidney infection. I'm not big on pain meds due to making me feel different. I have found this medicine has controlled the pain but makes me restless not able to sleep."


"I have been on the Nuva ring for almost 3 years now and I love it. No side effects and no issues. The first month I used it I had some bloating but then after my body adjusted I haven't had an issue since. So much better than the pill that I used before.

Highly recommended."


"My boyfriend of 6 years began taking Cymbalta 2 years, ago to deal with a bout of depression. He has completely lost all libido and he went through a terrible period of sweating - he dripped like a faucet from his armpits at times.  He has lost his joy of eating, and has no appetite.  He has lost 40 lbs and really did not need to. His initial "feel good" period in this time has worn off and he is like a robot. His doctor GP, wants to up the dosage. I want him off and I want my boyfriend back. He is like a completely different person."


"At first I was super nauseous on this medicine and would feel lightheaded. But then I realized I was taking my doses too close together. So now I take one at about seven when I wake up and then one at four when I get off work. The first one and I drink a ton of water with and I eat something with it.  After that I haven't had hardly any problems. I do found myself sweating excessively and a little hard to poop. But other than that it's amazing I do not crave alcohol or chocolate or ice cream near as much anymore. I think the side effects only last a few weeks. So if you can get through that you're golden."


"I think most people expect changes in body too quickly. I have been on alli for three weeks I am down 4 lbs. I am eating smaller meals and in a consistent exercise plan. I never expected alli  to make me rock hard after a month. I plan to use for 2 months to help kick start my second 15 lbs.  Alli works if you follow restrictions not going to work with an extremely fat meal. This is supposed to supplement a new life style change. If I only lose 3 to 4 pounds more I will be happy. I am not expecting alli to work after 3rd month. I have 6 more pounds to lose before vacation and another 8 to 10 this year. The lesson is you still need to watch how much you eat. You also need to be active 3 to 4 days a week period.  15 lbs this year and 15 next"


"I really like this implanon, no more worries. I even forget I have it sometimes. I really recommend it to everyone. I used the patch and the pill before, but so far, Implanon is the best. The only thing is, which is not bad, I'm getting lighter periods. Oh and I'm losing a lot of hair but I'm not sure if this is a side effect from the implanon."


"Day 10 of taking Harvoni. Some side effects are a little nauseous, some fatigue along with some energy, because it is attacking my viral load. Have a viral load of 7,000,000. Took the Robitron treatment 20 years ago. Those side effects were horrible. Harvoni is a breeze. If you never took the interferon treatment, you don't know how lucky your are that a treatment came out with minimal side effects."


"Before I started using Yaz I was very scared because of all the bad things people had said. After finishing my first pack of Yaz and I noticed a lot of spotting and some odd bleeding now and then. I am 16 years old and had been switching pills for a while now because none of them seemed to suit me. I use Yaz for period pains ONLY and have noticed a huge improvement in my cramps, there still is some mild cramps but not near as bad as they were before. Already my breasts have gotten bigger which I don't really mind because I was near the smallest bra size you can get. My mood is completely fine. My skin has never been Acne prone but it hasn't broke out at all. I haven't noticed any side effects. I love this pill."


"I am smack in the middle of the effects of this drug. NOT on the effects it has on ADHD but the effects it has on the rest of my mental health... I first started Vyvanse 4 years ago, with no other underlying mental health issues other than ADHD. When I first started taking the Vyvanse, it completely saved my life. I was confident, energetic, motivated, and happy. Only about a month later, stopped working SIGNIFICANTLY and I felt like my life was over, that was because in only a short month, I became addicted to SPEED, which is what this is, by the way. It will help you INCREDIBLY, but only for the amount of hours it works before it wears off, and then you will feel worse than you have ever felt in your life, and end up getting addicted."


"I took Prevacid to treat a gastric ulcer I had when I took an NSAID for my back pain. It worked well for me."


"Great for anxiety. I find that I like life a lot more - I like people more. Finally got off Klonopan, which I couldn't live without. The problem is major lethargy.  I've tried taking it morning and night, but the tiredness is still there.  I'm hoping that goes away with time.  I have been on it for 5 weeks."


"Our seven year old has severe bronchial inflammation due to a reactive airway.  He had severe asthma reactions where he was full of mucus and fighting to breathe.  The first day on Singular he was tired and grouchy, but has had no side effects, sleeps soundly, and has had perfect success with it, along with a daily asthma inhaler.  A great relief"


"After my first major breakdown in which I was diagnosedd, I spent a year trying different medicines. I felt like a new (or like my old) self within a couple days, on this miracle drug. My dosages have varied depending on the other medicines (antidepressants and ADD medicines) I'm on. The only major side effect I've had that never went away (been on it for 7 years) was the sedation in the morn ing (I took my whole dose in evening). Now I take 20mgs 3x/day and 40mgs at bedtime, then 20mgs when required for anxiety. Right now I also take Wellbutrin XL and I'm titrating up on Abilify due to breakthrough depression. Geodon helps both mania and depression and I found it to be very weight neutral."


"I had bad side effects. I got nexplanon April 12th 2017 and removed it September 1st, although the numbing shot kind of hurt the actual implant did not. It was sore for a couple days. Everyone is different but for me I started getting more ache, my mood was terrible. I felt angry all the time an almost violent. No period but had anxiety an depression worsen. I had depo b4 this an My libido was non existent, and intercourse hurt bad which in why I switched the nexplanon but those side effects didn't get any better either.."


"This was very effective for 4 week's then stopped working.  I only lost 6 pounds in 6 months"


"After reading 107 reviews on the ring and about 100 of them being bad experiences I was very nervous to try the ring. I decide to still try since I was horrible at remembering the pill, and I have to say I am so happy I gave it a chance. I absolutely love the ring. I cannot feel it at all, I have lost weight from it, I have more energy, no more moodiness, and just all around a happier person. The only side effect that I had and that only happen the first day was my face broke out a little. I have always had clear skin, but my first day trying it my chin broke out but after a couple days it cleared up and I have not had a problem since. I would recommend everyone to try it."


"Have been using Scopace for the past seven years. It has worked great for my son who gets car sick. We use it when we go deep sea fishing to. There have been times when he would start to get sick, take a pill and would be fine in a few mins. I can only say it works!"


"Prior to using this product I was actually afraid because of so many of the reviews talking about the extreme pain they experienced. The first time I used Monistat 1 was in college and I was desperate for relief. I went into it fully expecting to be in pain but was really happy to find that none existed whatsoever. It cleared up my symptoms in about 48 hours. I have use it 3 times since the first and not once had any pain. I really think it's about knowing your body and what you can and can't handle. I'm sure there are chemicals that many people might be allergic to. All I can say is this product is great if you want a quick fix and relief."


"I have been on Pentasa since 2002. 500mg anywhere from 2 a day to 6 a day and it has helped."


"I just wanted to add my experience with Nexplanon because there are a lot of negative reviews up here that really worried me when I read them right after I got it inserted. I'm 19 and I got my implant in January 2017, got my period a week or so later for about 4 days, and haven't had it since. At first this concerned me a little but it's really just a signal that the hormones are working. I experienced no weight gain and no acne troubles either. I'm not sure if this is relevant but I feel as though I can attribute my lack in side effects from getting the implant directly off of 2+ years of birth control pills. I did experience minor changes in mood a few weeks after insertion, but I have been feel completely normal since then."


"I recently wrote about being put on Belbuca. I'm the one with DDD, a grade 2 spondylolisthesis, and arthritis that causes me chronic pain! My doctor had switched me to Belbuca because they said my insurance wouldn't cover the 8mg buprenorphine...but I've since found out that they didn't fill out the form for that like they did for the Belbuca! I've come to the conclusion that some drug rep went by my doctor's office, gave them some $0 copay cards, and asked them to push the Belbuca!! I don't care if something is supposed to work 2x as good...that doesn't mean you cut someone down from 24mg of buprenorphine/day to less than 2mg/day! For those who don't know how to look up conversions 750mcg is equal to 0.75mg!!! I'm back on subutex!!"


"I've been using Phrenilin for 25  years.  I was in an accident 30 years ago and suffered with migraine.  This medication is a life saver.  I would certainly tell anyone to try it.  Cheap enough ($7.29 for 20 pills) and quite often I will cut the pills in half depending on the strength of the migraine.  I take at the first sign of migraine (unless I wake up with one, of course) and probably another one after that, and the migraine is at the very least under control.  Would absolutely suggest."


"I've been taking this birth control for a little over two years now. It's been great overall, but lately, I've been extremely depressed for absolutely no reason, and my mood swings have been terrible(I go from contemplating killing someone to crying in a matter of seconds) and felt like I lost the need to live until I started thinking, maybe it's my birth control? It's like, I know that's the cause of all of this. I can't wait to get it out of my system for good."


"I began taking Nuvigil for Idiopathic Hypersomnia about two weeks ago. I have found it works well. I like that I don't get that "speed" effect. I still feel like I could take a nap during the day, I just don't have as strong of a desire to. I think I am developing a tolerance for it, though. The main problem that I have with this medication though is that after being on it about a week and a half I noticed that I had some spotting. I have been on my birth control for over a year and that has NEVER happened. "


"I've been 4 months on this drug and it wiped out my depression. It started to work after 1 week of usage. I gained 14 Kgs and a little bit manic (but supressed by depakote). I love this abilify it saved my life"


"Been taking Effexor XR for a while now. Helped with the depression and anxiety. However -1 for the constant nausea and -1 for the constant insomnia"


"I take 20mg of Crestor in addition to Zetia and have for 5 years or more with no side effects. I asked my doctor to take me off Zetia for 6 months to see what my numbers would look like without it. For me, it knocks about 40 points off the total score, so I'm back on Zetia again."


"Started keflex oral 10ml 3x per day for 7 days.  On day 3 now and almost symptom free!  So far no side effects - hope it stays that way!  If you can't swallow pills like me or if pills don't agree with you, try the liquid.  Mine is flavored!"


"Have only taken now for 3 weeks.  Thus far; I can't say I've noticed any side effects other than I swear my skin is softer.  I was put on low-carb diet; less than 100 grams daily in attempt to lower triglycerides.  I had started a regular walking program of at least 5 miles daily.  My HDL's had increased 10 points in 6 months; my LDL & VLDL went down; cholesterol dropped a few points.  I had even lost 4 pounds but my triglycerides almost doubled to 273!  She asked me at that point, "eating carbs by chance?"  :|  who me???  yes, I'm a bread lover......(sigh).  So even though I'm not needing to lose but maybe 5 lbs; my triglyceride number has got to improve!  I'll re-rate this script when she re-does my blood work in October 2017."


"I'm 50 years old and got started on Wellbutrin XL (generic) about 14 days ago.  Side effects are severe dry mouth and headache.  I do feel somewhat better but am holding off still on giving rave reviews.  Dry mouth is stronger during the night and then the headache comes in the morning.  My morning suicidal thoughts have lessened and I've noticed that I am whistling more so I feel better but I still have some lethargy."


"I was given a sample of this from my doctor 50mg. After about 16 hours the lower abdominal and groin pain became unbearable. Literally felt like I was having labor pains. This lasted for about 8 hours and I thought I was past the side effects. I am taking strong pain medicine for my neck but even that did not reduce the pain. The next morning I woke up with a lot of pain to my lower back and my joints hurt. It is now day 4 after taking 1 pill and my joints are still bothering me. I have been told that I am very sensitive to medication but I personally would not recommend trying this medication unless you have exhausted all other options. It also made my blood pressure skyrocket. The warning label definitely needs to be fixed."


"I was prescribed Tamiflu within 12 hours of first flu symptoms. It worked great for the first 2 days. By the third day my symptoms were back with a vengeance. I am now on day 5 and still getting worse.  It's as if the Tamiflu only delayed my symptoms and made them even worse. I wish I did not take it."


"I took Plan B an hour after having sex. I was so worried cause they say it doesn't work for over weight people but it does. I'm 190lbs and it worked for me. I got my period two weeks later after taking it. Thank God!"


"Prescribed 600mg for bipolar 1, first three weeks nasty but stick with it these side effects disappear. Taken alongside lithium and I have never felt so well in over 20 years, awesome."


"I take the .01% and I'm so glad I can. I still have to take spironolactone for a continuing problem with cystic acne but the combination is ideal. I also love what it's done for a few little brown spots. I've been on it maybe 3 years and I just didn't think it was going to sand down some of my little raised acne scar/specks but I can finally feel the results now. Growing up I felt like a monster with my acne and, eventually, I was fortunate enough to be prescribed Accutane, not once, but twice (thank god)! I had the worst and the lowest self esteem imaginable. Yeah Accutane (big time yeah)!! Yeah Retin A / Tretinoin! It will never erase my scars, I need a real sanding down for that, but it has raised my self esteem."


"I took Paxil for three years from age fifteen to age eighteen and it helped, until I mixed it with Sudafed one night."


"Clarifoam works great...my skin looks amazing. The only drawback to using this product is that you have to leave it on for 10 minutes. I leave it on in the shower..but you have to do it twice a day making the second time harder because you have to wait to wash it off."


"I have had issues with birth control pills for about 10 years now. Constantly changing because my body couldn't tolerate the dosage, every side affect you can image I've had. I finally changed doctors since my old one basically gave up on me and she realized the very low dose bc were the root cause of the problem.  After putting me on this bc I feel like my normal self again and no side affects at all- literally life changing!!! Hopefully never have to switch again!!!"


"I have no idea how the FDA approved this cream. It LITERALLY BURNS AND BLISTERS YOUR FACE. I always make sure I read the side effects on medications and this one explicitly said there were "NO COMMON SIDE EFFECTS" only "RARE SIDE EFFECTS." The cream would work for maybe 5 hours tops before my entire face would start sweating and become increasingly red. At night I would lay in bed  with an ice pack on my face because my skin left my sheets burning hot. After a couple weeks I woke up and my face felt scaley and had hundreds of tiny bumps which turned out to be blisters. I literally wanted my old rosacea face back because it looked and felt like I had stuck my face in the sun and shook it around with this medication. Avoid at all costs."


"I shouldn't have ever chosen this, but there was no way to know how negatively it would effect my body without trying it. The first 6 months weren't bad whatsoever, I was always told to ride out the first 6 any ways considering your body has to adjust. I stopped having periods altogether, which was glorious. All the other side effects the 3yrs afterwards... not so much. My breast drastically fluctuated in sizes, felt like someone had used them for punching bags. My cramps were painful like never before. Ovarian cysts. Lethargic, my mental clarity was a thing of the past. Acne. Depression. Anxiety. Mood swings like no other. My cycle came back and was heavy and off. Blood clots. No weight gain, but considering everything else who cares."


"This is my 2nd time with the nexplanon implant. The first time I had it was fine the 1st year I had my period every 4 months. The second year I had it every other month and the third year I got it monthly. I did not experience any weight gain or mood swings or bad skin overall good experience. In my opinion the worst part of it was when they removed my old one and put in the new one. The numbing for it went wrong and I felt quite a bit of the procedure and a lot of scar tissue had built around it so it took a lot of prying to get it out. Very painful removal. But I do think this is a great form of birth control I have 2 children and think this is great versus remembering to take a pill everyday or other forms."


"I had a headache 24/7. Liver enzymes were dangerously high. I'm doing better on Zocor, but my LDL is higher."


"This is my honest experience. I convinced myself that I would take the medicine and the moment I should notice side effects I would stop. While on Accutane, the worst the side effects got were chapped lips, dry skin on my hands and elbows, and sensitivity to sunburns (never had a sun burn in my life before then). Accutane worked like a charm and my skin became perfect, but it wasn't until two years after coming off it did my hair start to thin. "


"I took Yaz for 4 years and loved it up until about 6 months ago. Recently my breasts have been swollen and tender, I get headaches during my period and feel anxious."


"I have only been taking this medication for two weeks. I have been having night sweats and nightmares, which I never had before. When I go back to the Doctor I am going to ask to be given another medication. "


"This drug should not be legal. I took  two tablets at night. I woke up with severe cramping and staggered to the bathroom,  then the flood gates opened. I

experienced the worst diarrhea imaginable, It was was like turning on a faucet full blast  pausing it for a few seconds and  then turning it back on again and again. I  alternated between this and throwing up while experiencing horrendous cold chills while I  veered  in and out of consciousness. After about 30 minutes I staggered back to bed only to rush back to the bathroom for round two. This drug works, but so does severe food poisoning."


"I have been on Belviq for one week and I have had zero side effects. I also see no changes in my appetite. As I write this I am hungry and I've already eaten about 1900 calories today. Not sure if it takes longer then a week to take effect but time will tell. Probably going to have to try something different in a few weeks when I meet with my doctor."


"Never got used to drinking coffee, my stomach could not really stand it and energy drinks did only go so long before their side effects started to kick in and affect my health. After the age of 25 I found myself being so mentally tired all the time and would take several hours to fully awake no matter how many hours I slept. I tried a travel size pack of Vivarin once at work and felt the difference right away, after only 10 minutes I was able to concentrate and finish what used to be my 2 hour paperwork in about 30 minutes. Have not had any side effects when I take it as it is described and there was no boost limit since it only woke me up! I would not recommend taking more than two pills at once or with any other caffeine product though!"


"I was prescribed Tramadol 50 mg for headaches and TMJ pain.  However, the biggest difference this medication has made for me is the way it has helped my anxiety and depression.  It is truly amazing, and a blessing.  I have severe social anxiety but I find now that I can talk to people and actually want to socialize.  No other med has really ever helped me.  I truly wish that doctors understood how this medication helps those of us with long-standing anxiety and depression, it's a miracle."


"I wish I could rate it -100. I have always had anxiety and depression, and it's worsened everything . Plus, it's made me break out more and has made my periods spotty rather than regular. I know everyone's body handles things differently, but if you have existing mental health conditions I would especially suggest staying away from this medicine."


"At first I had a very light period but after that I didn't have another (no more periods). I never had a birth control like this one. I fell in love with it with in the first 3 months. I've had it for 8 and I was told that I would have a normal flow every month but I haven't had a normal period. Well I haven't even had a period not once since I got. Didn't every woman dream of not having this. "


"I have been on Zoloft (sertraline) for a little over a year. It has made a huge difference in my quality of life - I no longer have constant anxiety or am paralyzed by inability to make a decision. I was afraid that it would make me feel like a zombie or feel emotionless, but instead I just feel much more in control and able to move on from things like a normal person.
I was worried about weight gain on this, but my doc combined it with Wellbutrin to help with my depression and offset the Zoloft side effects, and it turned out to be a perfect combo!"


"I have been on this pill for a little over 3 months and I thought it was great at first but after a week on it I started feeling nauseous everyday and so tired. I also get random headaches and I thought it was from a cold but now I'm sure it's the pill. I will be switching as soon as possible."


"Started at 75 then gradually increased to 300 mg over the course of about a year. Has worked so well for me. 300 mg is optimal for me. If I drop below that my symptoms return within a few days. It has horrible withdrawal effects though. Nausea, headache, dizziness, weakness. It's worth it to me though. I can think clearly, focus on work, not irritated , not depressed or having horrible thoughts on repeat all day. Have not had thoughts of harming myself since I've been on it. Also I have social anxiety. Now I can go places without fear and heart pounding. I've tried paxil, and wellbutrin, but this is it for me. Hope this helped."


"I was prescribed Xanax because my half brother died and I could not cope with it alone on just taking Pristiq for depression. Taking both of these medicines has really reduced my depression tremendously to where it only affects me a little now and not so many days in a row. I'd really like to stay on Xanax with my other antidepressant medication Pristiq 100mg because its helping a lot!"


"It helped exactly after first pill... I think that it treated my pneumonia very well even though I was abroad. I think that every antibiotics have side effects, but results it is definitely worth it :)"


"I have had migraines for quite sometime, and my doctor tried the Sumavel today. I felt a little dizzy and heavy but 15 minutes later migraine was completely gone. I immediately called my mom who has suffered from migraines for 15 years to tell her about it. Highly recommended!"


"I was taking 6-8 Excedrine Migraine daily to control my headaches.  I saw a neurologist and was put on Zonegram. It took 1 month to build up to 100 mg per day. I was headache  free after 2 months and have been that way for 3 months now.  I will step down from the pills in 6 months. No side affects for me at all ."


"Good results but I have hot flashes when I take it."


"I have been taking Yaz for a little less than a year, but I love it! I'm 18 and a freshman in college, I barely ever have the side effects, and I can tell you when I will start my period pretty much down to the hour. I have suffered little weight gain (but then again, I'm a freshman). I've noticed that my side effects aren't as bad when I do daily exercise. I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but I love this pill and would recommend it for anyone!"


"I've just completed my first week on Orsythia. Being that I had to start it during my period, I noticed a change in my cycle immediately. I'm usually a 3/4 day-er. I am now on my 7th day with no sign of let-up. That's a bummer. From what I've gathered from friends/family, it's just my body getting used to the hormones. But when is it going to end? No cramps, no mood swings, no headaches, and FREE! I guess, so far, so good. Just ready to be off my period!"


"I am 23 and had my first child on May 27 2011. At my 7 week checkup I had Mirena put in. The procedure was uncomfortable but bearable. A week later I started my period and it lasted two weeks and was painful and heavy. I also got a bacterial infection in my uterus due to Mirena and was on antibiotics for 7 days. I had nonstop cramping, nausea, bloating, back pain and spotting along with a weird clear discharge, slight memory loss and painful sex in certain positions. After 3 weeks of this I called my doctor and she put me on the pill. "


"So I am not on any form of birth control (I use fertility awareness as I have been doing this for the past 3yrs very successfully) and my partner and I don't use condoms. This particular day, I had not realized it was my "ovulation day" and thus had unprotected sex with him (he does not pull out). It was 60hrs later when I did remember and rushed to take Plan B. Because I already know I ovulated  (100% sure), I was unsure if Plan B would be effective. It was the most nerve-wrecking 2 weeks of my life but Plan B did work! So even if you do take it after ovulation, it's still a chance Plan B makes the uterus inhospitable for the embryo to implant and grow. Best wishes to everyone who may have a similar experience!"


"I have been on this medication for about 2 years now and I absolutely hate it. It worked very well the first couple months (originally went on it for acne) but then it started going down hill. I gained an unbearable amount of weight on my stomach and hips. My moodiness is disastrous to the point where I have can't have a normal conversation with people some days. I get extremely emotional, to the point where I cry over very small things. Not to mention, my appetite has spiked x100. I need to get off this asap. I don't recommend."


"I switched to Reclipsen from Zovia after 7 years because I was getting outrageous hormonal acne. I was on it for almost 2 months, and my skin cleared right up. I wasn't getting pimples before my period, and I actually liked my skin again, it was amazing! However, I was CONSTANTLY bloated. I had a huge belly and it had nothing to do with the amount I ate, drank, or worked out. I stopped taking Reclipsen because I couldn't handle the bloated belly; Clear skin just wasn't worth it. I'm still looking for that perfect BC pill. Let the search continue...."


"I love it. My first 2-3 months were pretty terrible and I felt pretty sick, but I haven't had any problems since. My periods are always same day and same time as well. My face is pretty clear of acne and my breasts are definitely bigger, which is good (!) but it also keeps babies away, so it's a pro!"


"It's been a rough 29 years discovering, living with and losing things because of bipolar, ADHD,and OCD!  Tried literally every medicine under the sun, (ours and prob a couple other solar systems too.). So many my doc looked me in my eye and told me that I might "just have to learn how to live" with my head, mind, thoughts, and lack of actions, or intestinal fortitude as your father calls it, he's Air Force retired after 22 yrs. Suicidal thoughts all the time.  Given all my possessions away.  Stood on the bridge, the roof, and had the gun in my hand, but I always held on, cause I knew their was something like NUVIGIL out there somewhere, I just had to hang on long enough.  If not for NUVIGIL I wouldn't have been able to focus long enough to write this!"


"Awesome for teeth pain."


"On day 5 of taking Forteo, I got so very sick; in a lot of pain from head to toe. I had nausea severely. I was so hoping this medication would work for me. I had to go to the emergency room from the effects of Forteo. Hope it works for others."


"Don't waste your time."


"I was on n implanon for 3 years never had any issues absolutely LOVED it. But then I went to renew it and got on the alternative NEXAPLON I believe that's how it's spelled but anyway I'm down yo my last few months and I can't stop bleeding?? Been over 2 weeks, any one know if this is normal?? That's my only complaint have a few mood swings but nothing to bad."


"I have been taking Zoloft for about a month and a half now. I have noticed severe loss of appetite and I have been vomiting after I take the medication (even with the consumption of food). I have also been dizzy and more tired throughout the day. I also experienced low sex drive, slight memory loss and lack of motivation. On the upside, I haven't had any panic attacks, thoughts of suicide, and I have not cried since taking the medication."


"I was given Fentanyl injections on the life-flight plane for the pain associated with an aorta tare.  I think it's amazing."


"I started Aviane 5 months ago for birth control. For the first 3 months, my periods were irregular, but now occur during the placebo week. I've experienced slight mood swings, less period cramps, and an increase in cup size(s). My acne and weight have stayed the same. Overall recommend!"


"Causes chest pain"


"Had headaches, constipation, high blood pressure, and night terrors, dizziness."


"I am 37 and for the most part been very healthy...never pregnant and married for three years. I have had ovarian cyst, but have been controllable. Nov.9, 2014 I went to the ER and the next day I was having a mass and 6" of my colon removed due to Endometriosis. I had stage 4. My OBGYN suggested this shot. I read all the reviews and was VERY learey of starting it, but I just took my second shot. It has not been so bad. I have experienced hot flashes and weight gain. I have about 4-6 hot flashes a night, but no sweats yet. I am hungry ALL the time and it seems the more I eat, the more I want. I cant seem to get full. I have gained 10 pounds in about 6 weeks.My mood has been good though. I have had to start Osphena due to side effects."


"I have been on Nuvaring since January 2010 and love the convenience. Of course I experience many side effects, such as headache, cramps, breast tenderness, bloating, breakthrough bleeding (first month only) and feeling pregnant all the time. After 4 months it came out for the first time during sex. It hurt for a bit then I had light bleeding. I would recommend Nuvaring because of convenience and as with most birth control there are always going to be side effects."


"It worked almost immediately ! I had my dosage moved to two tablet twice a day and then back down to one tablet twice a day for every twelve hrs. The only thing Is I have a difficult time with regulating my body temperatures. When I get hot I get REALLY hot and it takes awhile to cool down. When I get cold I get REALLY colds and it gets hard to get warm again and so on. I've had the twitching of the arm and hands as well and I have been nauseous. But really it works ! I just still deal with being hot and cold at times."


"The only thing keeping me from giving it a 10 is the price. At $25.00/injection it's a little much. I get the 20mcg and use 1/2 pre-shot.The pain is a lot less if you use insealant needles. It works for me every time."


"I have used this medication for anxiety allergies and to halp me fall asleep for 14 years, and have not had any reaction other than those needed. Now the insurance states that it is not appropriate for use in the elderly. I am 69."


"Ok so a bit of backstory. I have had anxiety and depression since I was 7 due in part to abuse. I was not diagnosed until a couple months ago. About 3 weeks ago I finally admitted I needed more then therapy to get thru this and went to my doctor and was given lexapro 10mg. I feel a little better, but I still feel anxious and depressed almost constantly, the only real change I have noticed is that when I get an attack it feels less frantic and I am able to just wait till the horrible feeling dies down. I also have not been sleeping well. I can't sleep at night sometimes it's the anxiety sometimes I just can't feel tired. I get 2-3 hours once the sun comes up but no matter how tired I am all day I can't sleep at night. Appointment next week."


"HOPE THIS HELPS
After years of jawline and chin acne, some cystic, I saw a dermatoglist, who put me on Ziana Gel - Clindamycin (1.2%) and Tretinoin (.025%). The dermatologist also recommend I use cetaphil products, which I eventually found best was the lightweight lotion and gentle cleansing bar. I wash my face at night with the soap, mostly dry my face (leaving face damp), then apply the ziana, and the apply the lotion. This way, the products absorb better, and also felt good.

It got worse before it got better (about 4 months) but today my skin is beautiful and radiant, exactly how I feel! It does make your skin slightly oily (bringing bacteria to surface), however I still rate it a 10 because of the results. Ziana is seriously a MIRACLE!"


"I started 3 weeks ago, it works great for losing weight but makes me feel weak due to lack of food. I also experienced a lot of stomach problems but overall it seems to be working a lot better than other medications out there."


"I had my implanon inserted March 2011. I like the IDEA of the implanon, but HATE the side effects. The initial insertion was painless. No swelling, little brusing, no bleeding from the site. I've been super moody, mean almost! I've had menstrual bleeding for 11-21 days (at the longest) a month, muscle aches, ABSOLUTELY no sex drive (which is a complete 180 to before the Implanon) and I've actually been caught yelling at my 1 year old. This implant is good in that you don't have to think about taking a birth control pill everyday, but it shouldn't change the person you used to be. I'm scheduling to have mine removed shortly after Christmas."


"I have used Mirena for over 6 years, I had one reinserted after the 5 years was up. My first was placed not long after having my son, it did not hurt very much. I bled for a few hours and cramped but it went away quickly. The removal and 2nd insertion was only painful for 10 minutes. I have spotted a few times in the last 6 years. No cramps, No mood swings, and best of all I don't get pregnant! I used to have the worst periods, the ones with cramps that had you on the floor. Ever since Mirena I have not experienced anything like that. Its amazing I am very happy I have stuck with it, no regrets."


"I need to use nitrofurantoin at least once a year due to bladder infection. I was used to take Bactrim and the stomach side effects were much worse. This is a life saver, and puts me together. I had a bladder infection crisis last night, and I'm at work now, pretty all right."


"I has the mirena for 3 months now and have not stopped bleeding yet. I have constant cramping and have recently developed bad acne and feel low energy due to the cramping and blood loss. I would not recommend"


"I can't give this medication a 10 without being on it for a long time, but what I can say is that this medication was recommended to me 2 different doctors who also take it themselves. Also, I can say that my side-effects from my previous birth control are going away after taking Kariva. I had the worst mood-swings and anxiety from Ortho-tri-cyclen. I was always either angry and upset for or hysterically crying for no good reason. From the first time I took Kariva, my mood dramatically improved. I actually feel friendly towards others for the first time in months."


"I switched to this because it is the highest dosage after experiencing breakthrough bleeding on my last pill which I was also on for two years. All breakthrough bleeding has stopped and my period has even shortened from 7 days on my old pill to 5 days on this one. I experienced some nausea in the mornings the first day or two of each new pill pack the first couple months but this only lasted maybe 3-4 months and I have experienced this symptom every time I try a new birth control so I do not know if it is specific to this pill. I also gained about 10 lbs the first couple months that shed a few months later but this is also a typical symptom I have experienced on every pill I have tried. Overall, this pill works and has no serious symptoms."


"I was diagnosed with ADD as a child, but my parents never put me on the drugs. At 30 I decided to see how the other half lived. Concerta, Vyvance, Focalin, etc, I've been prescribed them all. Most are pretty effective, but the jitters, nerves, sleeplesness, etc. were rough. I was prescribed Nuvigil because I didn't want the amphetamine base anymore and I had heard about it. Insurance wasn't happy, but it was approved. It is fantastic. My only complaint, and I'm guessing it's pretty rare, is that it makes me sleepy for the 1st week or so until my body adjusts. After that, clarity. No jitters, no moodiness, no sleep issues, nada. The mood elevating  effects are nice too. It might not work for many this way but I would be lost without it."


"I was diagnosed Bipolar II back in January after an episode at work. My psychiatrist prescribed lamictal 25mg. I slowly titrated up and am now at 100mg. I was nervous to take it after reading some scary reviews, but it's been a lifesaver for me! I'm finally feeling "normal". I have a lot more stability with my moods. It's even made my moods less intense and not as long lasting. It's also somehow helped me with anxiety. Finally my moods aren't effecting my work or relationships. And I've had zero side effects. I love lamictal so so much."


"This stuff sucks!!!!! Wish I would have never used it. Got a yeast infection from being on antibiotics which is normal for me, but never have I experienced this awful pain and burning before!! I need to sleep for work which I can't miss and this is the worst! Whoever made this should light themselves on fire so they know what it feels like. Twenty five bucks to be MISERABLE. Never again."


"In a one year period, had 9 injections of Eylea . There is still swelling in my eyes."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Well I just took the first dose and diluted a lot. Called doc cause I could not take the taste thought I was going to vomit but didn't sure hope it works soon."


"I have been on Tri Sprintec for about a year now. The only positive side effects of this pill is that I have almost no acne now, and my breasts have grown a lot but I have gained 20 pounds within the last year, and I'm wondering if it has anything to do with this pill. I have a lot more mood swings and am usually depressed and feel terrible about myself. "


"Happy with this medicine."


"Was given this drug by my PCP because he thought my "cold" was allergies related. Took the first one and didn't feel great but then again. I  wasn't feeling well anyway. Next day I took the second pill and within 10 minutes thought I was having a heart attack. The chest pains were terrible and I knew it was from this drug. I am super sensitive to many drugs."


"Was on Lexapro 20 for a while but after a bipolar NOS diagnosis, doctor wanted to remove Lexapro and go to Seroquel XR. Usually I sleep 7 hrs, after taking 50mg the first night I slept 13 hours and was barely awake after that. The next night on 100mg I slept 12 hours and was barely functioning throughout the day. I went back to 50 and then back to 100 again and repeatedly found that I was in a haze until the early afternoon. I noticed no positive results and stopped after a week. Will now try Abilify.  Also, I had rather intense dreams and nightmares."


"Omg I was given  Stadol in my arm where my IV was to start. I went to ER for throwing up and throat burning and right side of my throat was closing up like swollen and on fire. They took blood, a pee test and came back with zofran in my IV and had me drink this Cocktail stuff that had lidocaine in it. Made my throat burn worse. I think they gave me WAY too much of Stadol. Weirdest feeling ever!!! Felt like I was flipping backwards, my body was being pulled  forcing my whole body and brain n eyes. Felt so panicky,  freaked out, the worst drunk feeling ever. I would NOT recommend this to anyone.
Coming down from that scary high. Still can't stand up by myself. Do not take it. I would rather have the pain than have to take this again"


"Diagnosed in 1999 and was placed on Rebif since 2004. Never had any other meds. Overall Rebif was good for me, I had 3 years with a minor relapse in each year (but did steroid treatment to resolve) and then I had no relapses, I must admit that I would skip at least 2 times a year and give myself a Rebif holiday- a week of not taking Rebif, (I don't recommend this!) I would always let me doctor know. Despite my success, I stopped in 10/2012 because Rebif never let me feel like myself and I was ALWAYS tired and sluggish. Unfortunately, in 3/2013 I had a terrible relapse that landed me in the hospital for a few days. My neuro said it was aggressive and wants me on Tysabri now. "


"Went on Celexa for anxiety/mild depression. I was very emotional. In less than 3 hours my I eyes became itchy, red and irritated. I tried to stick it out for a week, but I obviously had an allergic reaction. Doctor has me on Lexapro 10 mg, so we'll see how that goes."


"I had a severe migraine going on 3 days. I luckily only suffer from them about once every 5 years or so but when I do it's hell - I can't think or speak even remotely normal. I went to the E.R. and they gave me an Toradol IM shot. It relieved ALL of my pain in less than 15 mins and I suffered ZERO side effects. I gave the doctor on staff a nice big hug!"


"I just want to share my experience with Pristiq I had suffered depression since I was 15 and tried many antidepressants that made me hallucinate, gain weight and sleep all day. The day since my doctor changed my medicine to Pristiq my life has changed for ever I can safely say that my depression is completely gone. It also diminished my anxiety by 90%. I have absolutely no side effects no weight gain, tiredness, dizziness. On the contrary, it gives me energy, and I feel happy and calm all the time. I am more social, and I laugh and live life like I used to. Pristiq saved my life, and I know that for some people it may not be the best but if you are trying to look for a new antidepressant you should definitely try Pristiq."


"I tried Chantix 2 yrs ago.  I was 63 and smoked a pack to a pack and a half a day since I was 18.  Had quit cold turkey 2ce for more than 2 yrs each time, but ended up going back to the cigarettes. No one ever told me there was support, so I just took it as prescribed.  During the first week I had NO ability to cut down, much less quit.  I was going thru a breakup of a 20 yr relationship and did not get suicidal feelings, I got homicidal ones.  I am soooo not a violent person, and wanting to hurt someone was something I had never experienced.  I became really agitated and short tempered.  Finally gave up after 2 mos (never did manage to totally quit smoking).  Took me about 3 mos to get back to normal."


"I started taking this medication three weeks ago and it works great for morning sickness but they don't tell you the risks they say it is safe for both you and the baby yet I started having severe chest and back pain and had blood work done over and over and they told me I was fine but I hadn't had a bowel movement in almost two weeks and I was in so much pain I couldn't get out of bed......but i found out it was the reason for all my problems, restless sleep, chest pain, back pain, not being able to stand or take care of my children it was not worth the pain and the suffering and imagine what you baby is going through if your in all that pain. There is a reason it was off the market for 30 years."


"I am on 5 days 400mg x 3 times/day course for infection in my stomach.

I am on second day on this medicine. Feeling alright so far except Dry mouth and little metallic taste which goes away after sipping water every 30 mins.

Drink lot of water but break it into small quantity, that way you get rid of dry mouth and other symptoms.

Try to eat as well otherwise you feel  more sick."


"At first when I took Tizanidine at night and then in the morning, I had to leave work and go back to sleep. I was so tired and couldn't do anything. After that I only took it at night which was helpful. I discovered I needed to take it just before I went to bed. It makes me drowsy and unable to walk. I even fell out of the bed and hit my head while I was trying to sit up. The good thing is it did stop the muscle spasms. I would recommend it but would warn about the side effects that could happen."


"Glucosamine has been very effective for me. Prior to taking it, I was extremely anxious and afraid of everything. Since starting over 2 years ago, I am now fully functioning and living a normal life. I am so appreciative of the benefits of fluvoxamine"


"I've been using Nuvaring for about a week, switching from the pill Aviane. I've been on about 6 different types of pills since 2008 and each has made me extremely irritable with horrible mood swings. Not so much with the lower dose pills but still to a point that interfered too much with daily life. Nuvaring has the lowest estrogen for combined hormonal birth control and doesn't go through the gastrointestinal tract, and so far, it's been great. I do not feel crazy anymore. Unfortunately I have to be on birth control for ovarian cysts, so I am thankful that this is available. It's a bit pricy but I'd pay more to keep craziness at bay. I hope that it continues to work well."


"I was feeling like I was in a hole and couldn't get out  of it.  Nothing was working. I am now on lamictal and abilify and within a week I was feeling better. I take them both at night I don't know if that makes a difference,  but I always wake up early with lots of ENERGY and ready to do whatever. Which before all I could do was lay in bed. I hope I don't gain any weight, I haven't yet and haven't experienced any over eating and I'm on 10mg abilify and 200mg of lamictal. So they have both worked wonders for my depression.  With no side effects that I can see yet."


"This stuff is amazing!  When I hit 30 I started breaking out horribly.  I'm talking at least 3 a day including the deep cystic ones.  My dermatologist started me on this and I noticed a difference in a couple of days.  Two weeks later I was 85% clear.  I've been on this now for 5 weeks and am now at 95%.  I do get an occasional here and there, but it's nothing like I was dealing with this before. You can buy over the counter things that you want, but this will get your face clean and it's stayed clear for me.  Knock on Wood!"


"Works great but the disturbingly vivid dreams are making me feel exhausted. I stopped taking it for a few days and the dreams stopped. But my breathing worsened. Wish there was something else I could take."


"I have had knee problems for the last 10 years of my life and I've tried so many types of Physical Therapy and medications throughout those years. Nothing has worked better than the Mobic. I can't take a lot of medicines like ibuprofen because I have severe stomach issues and Mobic is great on my tummy. Thanks for giving me my life back."


"Worked great to lower all my bad cholesterol, but I have lost a lot of hair while using this medicine. I stopped about 2 months ago and still my hair is falling out. "


"I find this medication controls the symptoms of my ADHD with no side effects"


"Amitiza works pretty good. I do still have to take Milk of Magnesia and mineral oil to feel completely emptied out. The severe nausea and headaches are very bothersome and sometimes they are worse than others. The side effects do go away once you have a bowel movement."


"I've felt awful since using Tradjenta.  Been on it for 6 days and my average glucose is up 30 mg/dl higher than normal."


"I was on this for 3.5 months as directed and it literally did not work at all at any dosage. I started with one spray, graduated to two after a few weeks, then three after about 8 weeks. It didn't seem to diminish my symptoms at all. I was having several hot flashes an hour and terrible insomnia. I switched to a patch 3 days ago and haven't had one hot flash and I've been sleeping more sound. Wish this could have worked for me. I'm not sure if it has to do with how thin my forearms are? No idea but it was like I used nothing at all."


"Week 1 great, week 2 very constipated. Went back to Dr and took magnesium  citrate to clean out. Week 3 had to clean out again after 3 days. Week 4 today backed  up again. Took 2 pills feel better. Ahh. See how long this lasts."


"Mild stomach discomfort abated with 2 glasses of water."


"So, I have had the Paragard one month today. It has worked great so far. Went in yesterday for ultrasound, and Paragard is in place where it is supposed to be. My first period was normal. Lasted 5-7 days..I hope it stays this great. I give this a big 10!"


"I've had the implant since July of 2016. I had a baby in June of 2016. Before I got pregnant, I had very predictable periods with some mild depression/anxiety that was controllable with a positive environment. After getting the implant, I have not had a period since (major plus!!!) and I have dealt with some PPD, but I contribute that to having a baby. I haven't lost any weight, it's been terribly difficult to do so. Other than that I would 100% recommend this birth control to a friend. I've tried the pill and the copper IUD (which was hell on earth)."


"I've been using this for over 2 years, and I've found it to be very effective for my facial pain. The only time I have a problem with my facial pain any more is in spring and fall when the seasons change."


"This medication has worked wonders for my hip/skeleton pain. I need to get back on them."


"I have been on Pristiq 50 mg for 2 days now.  I suffer from a host of illnesses, fibromyalgia, CFS, migraines, depression, etc. I have noticed a tremendous increase in my energy in just 2 days. However, I have been having severe abdominal cramps after eating (and I am eating light), but my psychiatrist advised me that the stomach pains should subside shortly.  I finally got through a day with a much more positive attitude."


"Xanax nullifies panic attacks within minutes. This is one of the best medications to treat panic disorder. It works fast but also wears off fast. It's good for acute anxiety"


"I've struggled with IBS-D for the last 4 years and nothing has helped until I tried Viberzi. Viberzi allows me to enjoy my day without running to the bathroom constantly. This medicine is a life saver! I saw results within the first couple of days!"


"I have been experiencing horrible hip pain from a car wreck in which I dislocated it and broke my femur. Doctor have me tramadol first, which didn't help at all then he have me Tylenol/codeine. It has almost gotten rid of the pain. I would have rated it higher except it is causing me blurred vision pretty frequently."


"For some freaking reason I end up with a yeast infection every year. I drink plenty of water and cranberry juice,wear loose clothing, avoid dousche and heavy fragrance hygiene products. Still I get one so I know I have to use Monistat 7. It works but.....let me just say I have no enemies. I should make one just so I can not wish this itching and burning on them. I hate the initial side effects. I'm laying in the bed and I can not get comfortable. Can not lay on my side, back, stomach oooooh oh sweet baby Jesus help me."


"I took Lysteda 2 pills 3x a day for 5 days and my period was much lighter.  Extremely lighter.  But then I got another period for another 5 days after no flow for 4 days and now I am having a third period this month. They are all lighter and more manageable but who wants to bleed for 15  days of the month.  I am planning to try it again next month to see if my body just needed to get use to it but this month wasn't what I was expecting."


"I used this medication thirty years ago for anxiety, and recently, I had to get another prescription for it. I have always felt near-immediate relief when taking it. I weigh over 200 pounds, and the 1mg taken as needed gives me relief from an occasional anxious or panicky feelings. I've had no other side-effects, such as drowsiness, etc., even when taken in the daytime."


"My body responds to sulfur products. After two days on Bactrim I noticed a difference. By the 4th day I was back to myself. It really helped me."


"I have been prescribed Zyprexa 10mg just two days ago. It was prescribed for insomnia and an extra medication for my depression. I have not slept as well as I was told I would. I have had major restlessness in my legs and arms to where I haven't slept well at all. I have felt very drowsy during the day. I have also tried Ambein which also gave me restlessness in my legs. Not sure if this is right one for me either. Maybe I just need more time? I have noticed I am eating more throughout the day. Not worried about that so much since I need to put on some weight."


"Viagra is a excellent medication for sexual health."


"I was diagnosed with panic disorder and generalised anxiety disorder 24 years ago. I suffered for many years during that time and did not take any medication with the view that I would fix the issue naturally. I tried the natural way for years, avoidance behaviour became the norm and a way of coping. 9 years ago I was at tipping point in a very stressful job and finally was prescribed xanax (alprazolam) by a GP. For the first time since my teens when the anxiety began, I finally had relief. This medication has been a complete game changer for me and has improved my quality of life by 1000%. I have been taking 0.5 mg twice a day for the past 8 years and haven't had to increase the dosage. This medication is now sadly classified as a level 8 drug in Australia due to people who don't need it abusing the drug and ruining it for those who really need it. My psychiatrist is now trying to switch me to Ativan. I have been taking it for approximately a month now and it makes me feel depressed and empty and I have never had depression. I need 2 mg to ease my anxiety (double the dose of xanax) and it basically makes me feel like crap. Feeling incredibly overwhelmed and annoyed that this medication which has helped me so much will probably no longer be available in Australia."


"I had Ear canal inflammation for almost 4 weeks and haven't touched these drops since the reviews say that it'll damage your cochlear nerve, hearing loss and Tinnitus.

Taking these drops and I've seen some improvement. Yeah a little pain there and there and yes... a little Tinnitus there and there but thats cause the medicine is eating the inflammation like Pac-man.

It works like a charm. Just don't overuse it or you'll get hearing loss and resistance. It works, trust me."


"I am 29 and just diagnosed with Bipolar after a horrible manic depression cycle. Its worked great to stablize my moods but I'm scared after reading everyone's weight gain stories! I will have to hitch up my diet and exercise plan more. One thing I noticed that I didn't see anyone else write is that I have these horrible and extremely vivid dreams - they seem to be my fears realized. But they are so vivid and real that they hang over me all day. Has anyone else experienced this?"


"I am 25 years of age and my weight has always been an issue. After I had my old son, now 8 months old, I got up to 300 lbs. I didn't want to get any higher. This was the kicker. I want to live a long healthy life and be able to interact with my son as he grows. I started Phentermine 37.5mg on June 10th and by the 24th I have lost 22 lbs. It has been hard I will admit. I've always been an emotional eater, never alcohol or smoking and of course no illegal drug use. Food has been my comfort all my life pretty much. Now I am just trying to find out what to replace that comfort with. I admit I haven't even exercised and I need to do so. I am planning on walking today and I'm going to absolutely have to stick with it. That's going to be the hard part."


"I have been taking Straterra for around six days now. I'm starting to notice a bit of a difference, a positive difference.

I feel a lot calmer, I don't feel so emotional. I'm also studying much better. I can read up to twenty to thirty pages of lengthy legal text without losing concentration.

I have a history of depression, so my psychiatrist put me on Strattera for my ADHD and symptoms of depression. I am going to review my rating of this drug in a month or so, but for now I'm quite happy.
"


"Adderall XR has changed my life. For years, I have struggled with depression and just not feeling well. I happened across an article on Adult ADD and recognized the symptoms. I talked to my doctor and went off Effexor XR and then began taking Adderall XR. Before, I has lost focus by 11 a.m. and didn't even know where to begin on projects for work. Everything just seemed to be too difficult to do. I couldn't make it through the day without a long nap. I feel great, am actually enjoying my work, and don't need naps anymore. Always take it first thing in the morning; otherwise, it will interfere with sleep."


"This nightmare all started 9 years ago with an abcess. This turned into a fistula. The fistula went away after years then I developed another one on the opposite side. Then multiple fistulas. 10 surgeries later and now I have a fistula through the

vagina. I finally changed Drs. My dr put me on remicade and methotraxate, and I am finally seeing results. Extremely tired I could continuously sleep my life away. I haven't felt any inflamation for weeks. No pain pills for 4 weeks now. So cross my fingers this works."


"Didn't like initial side effects. Reduced migraines by at least 50-75%"


"I have had the Nexplanon since 4/2015 and it has been a nightmare ever since.  I just contacted by doctor today about having it removed.  I have had extremely long periods ever since it was implanted and the only reason I have not taken it out before now is because the only other option for me is the BC pills which I'm afraid I will not remember to take daily.  I've have no weight changes and no acne.  But I'm always cold and eat ice a lot, which are signs for anemia and I'm experiencing headaches more regularly than I use to.  But the long periods are just unbearable and I've had enough!!! Hopefully I will soon have this removed.  I would NOT recommend this contraceptive at all!"


"I have Menieres Disease and taking Ativan helps settle my balance down so I can go to work and function."


"I was on zopiclone for about 14 years and was successful in weening myself off but having difficulty sleeping again. Doctor prescribed Silenor 3mg and with directions "take 1 or 2 tablets as needed". I've opted to take 1/2 tablet (1.5 mg) to start. I've been sleeping and feeling rested on awakening. Not sure if it's psychological or not."


"I had a clean face but since I had dramatic weight loss I had an outbreak of acne. My dermatologist gave me duac, I've used it since September and it has been slow but I've seen a big change. Its doing its job well , only thing is that it leaves your skin dry."


"I've had problems falling asleep & staying asleep for years. I was on some prescribed meds for sleep but would wake up out of it in the morning. I take 3 mg, sometime half of a pill & rest all night. It helps me unwind & not lay in bed with my mind racing."


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


"This was the second pill I've ever tried. It was horrible. It did its job and regulated my periods and prevented pregnancy. I also easily lost the weight I gained with the other pill I tried. BUT it made me feel horribly depressed and I had a numbing feeling in my arm. Fearing it was a blood clot I went straight back to the gyno and luckily it wasn't a clot but I still had to be switched immediately. These scary side effects made this drug not worth it at all."


"Coming up to the 1 year mark, been on 20mg per day until this week when I've increased to 30mg. Until last few weeks my anxiety has been manageable but now I feel it returning due to some personal issues at home.
Compared to how I was this time last year just before I started I am ten times better, but am by no means cured. I've increased my dosage with doctors guidance in order to continue managing my anxiety and depression.I find this medication great in most ways but the side effects are not good. I had severe nausea for the first 3 weeks, night tremors, hot sweats, no appetite. Within 4 weeks these had all gone completely but I've found that I suffer with terrible short term memory, increased hair loss and alcohol affects me much worse."


"If you'd rather have diarrhea than a dry cough, this is your medicine!"


"Tired of taking Tums all the time with its limited efficacy and horrible aftertaste even hours later. I tried Zantac 150 over the counter.  It takes longer to work than Rolaids or Tums or similar, about 30-60 minutes, but when it kicks in, it is as if the GERD or Heartburn never existed, it is great."


"good results"


"I purchased Ayr Nasal Mist after experiencing another nose bleed and reading that saline spray would help keep nose not so dry.  Immediately after taking just a small spray in each nostril I developed a sore throat, sneezing and throat irritation similar to a cold.  I have not taken any more of this product and my symptoms are slowly clearing up.  I also experienced headaches.  At first I thought it was just a coincidence and I was getting a cold but after reading about this product now I know I cannot use it ever again.  I should have read this before I purchased it."


"I have been using the Implanon for almost 4 years. When I first got it, it was great! I hardly ever got my period. I would get one period every 8 months or so for about 4 weeks, which I can't complain. Once I got it replaced last year after my 3 years expired, it all changed. I gained at least 15 lbs, I go to the gym regularly and it's nearly impossible for me to lose weight. I get my period every 4-5 weeks and it last 3 weeks every time. I'm always moody, tired and have no sex drive. I enjoy this birth control only because it has prevented pregnancy, but I am starting to hate the side effects my body is experiencing."


"Works great even after outbreak."


"I switched from the implant on my arm after having it for roughly two years. I decided to get on Chateal because my periods had begun to become irregular with the implant. My hair STARTED FALLNG OUT - kid you not with in the first month. During the two years of using the implant my hair was normal and full of volume. I stopped taking the pill four months after starting and my hair has not gone back to normal. Do not recommend this pill."


"Took Januvia for several years.  Had tightness/pain in my lower abdomen which I  assume was related to my pancreas.  Blood sugars did not get lowered.  Stopped taking Januvia and my sugars went down 30 points.  My cost went from $47 to $167 for 30 day supply because of Medicare Donut Hole so I had to stop.  Drug is way to expensive for what it does."


"I've been on it for about 3 months. I have a noticeable increase in fatigue, and my appetite is less, sometimes bordering on nausea(not necessarily a bad thing). I can't argue with the results, though. AIC dropped from 7.8 to 6.1 in just a few months."


"First visit to pain clinic put me on 75 mg Nucynta. Worst experience ever with medicine. Had to call 911, thought I was dying. Rapid heart, dizziness, shortness of breath."


"Works well, but I refrain from exercise when taking. It's the only antibiotic strong enough to cure bad sinus infections. Have taken it a couple of times for years with no issues except a little insomnia."


"The inhaler process is very rough on the nose; burning sensation, bad taste, sore throat. But eventually that goes away and you are left with an analgesic good for very mild pain. My doctor prescribed it for occasional severe back pain and it is not working for that."


"Dealing with depression and anxiety. Tapered off Elavil for three weeks before starting Fetzima.I'm on day 8 with Fetzima. Two days @ 20mg and then up to 40mg per day.  Started Fetzima... The first two days felt great...happy and relaxed. The next few I was GRUMPY, Mad at the world. Not irrational, just mad. Bad mood. Now on day eight I'm feeling good. No obsessive thoughts about bad things, thinking super clearly which was a huge issue for me. Don't need as much sleep and seem to have more energy, though not manic. I think I've lost a little weight which is good for me. I was concerned about my blood pressure which was a little high pre Fetzima but no issues. No other side effects."


"I've been on this since last June, at 5 mg once daily. I had a rough time adjusting at first but I felt that it helped so much that I wanted to keep taking it. For me, I felt like the benefits outweighed the side effects. I tried to go off of it last month to see how I felt and that was when I realized how much it helps me! I went back on it in October and I am tolerating it much  better. I can't imagine my life without it now. It's a very sophisticated drug!"


"I've have been in severe pain for 25 years. I've been on just about everything for a back injury and my doctor finally put me on 20mg oxycontin twice a day and hydrocodone 10/650 for break through pain, every 8 hours. I've finally got my life back and my family. God bless the makers of oxycontin."


"I have been taking contrive since August 18th and today is December 4th and I have have had great success. If you feel a little funny for the first week or two it is totally normal. Just a tiny bity jittery and a little constipation at first. It is all gone now. I originally started at 305 pounds and was able to get down to 275 pounds on my own. It took me a long time to loose my first 30 pounds, 6 months to be precise, I began to get discouraged. After talking to my doctor he thought I would do well on contrave. With contrive I have lost 40 pounds in less then 4 months. I don't have any side effects and I feel great! This medicine is changing my life and I am so grateful to have found it!"


"Caused me severe anxiety/agitation.  Its action increases Norepinephrine levels as well as Serotonin...and its that effect on Norepinephrine that has me climbing the walls!  Not good for my depression or anxiety!"


"My daughters have been on this for three days for an ear infection. It is not working, they are still running 103 and 104 fevers.  Called doctor they are calling in something different."


"I've taken this medication for about 5 years now, I was originally prescribed by my doctor after I had my son for moderate anxiety & to prevent possible panic attacks. I also take Wellbutrin for depression but that medication does not calm me down like the Xanax does. I have taken less of a dosage in the past but recently it's been a little bit more because of getting divorced & a close family member unexpectedly passing away so I've felt better on more & a lot less anxiety taking just that one more dosage or so per day. I know it is a difficult medication to stop but believe that it is better to lower dosage over time rather than completely stop taking it."


"I had what was found to be an upper back inflammation, with a great deal of pain.  It was first thought that I was having a heart attack or an embolism.  As morphine-related medicines make me sick (nausea and headache), they gave me Toradol injections while I was in the hospital (for 24 hours) and it knocked the pain better than anything I had taken up to that point. I still had a little pain but it was tolerable, and this medicine didn't make me sick.  I would recommend it especially for those who can't take narcotic pain relievers.  Don't know about the oral dose as I didn't get that, just injections through an IV."


"I started this medication yesterday. 1st day was great, I felt alert and motivated. On the 2nd day, I could not focus very well, once I realized I can't focus I started getting stressed and then out of no where I felt great sadness come over me and cried for two hours.  This medication clearly altered my emotional state.  Pros- lasts throughout the day, does suppress appetite for those of us looking to shed few pounds."


"QVAR does NOTHING for me except make my Asthma worse! I have been prescribed this medication for about 8 years now. When taken every day it made my asthma worse and I feel myself reaching for my Albuterol constantly. I've had this opinion since I was a child and the Dr. basically thinks I'm full of it.. Well, I stopped using it for years (and my Asthma issues stopped except for occasional flare ups), my Dr. told me to start it again once a day and now my Asthma is awful, I get the "elephant on the chest" feeling without any physical activity. I'm done wasting my time on this medication."


"Pro: I recommend Azurette. I started on birth control after I would get nauseous for two weeks out of every the month. That has been fixed. I've been on other birth controls and say this birth control worked best for me. I've been on it one year. I haven't had headaches. My sex drive has been great. I haven't lost or gained weight.
Con: Occasionally sex will be uncomfortable. Its not bad enough to switch, because I've had too many problems with other meds."


"I was sick with violent to moderate vomiting episodes daily for 5 years, numerous tests and docs with no answer.
Eventually when I ended up on IV fluids at home we tried amitriptyline it was amazing, a life saver literally.
Now 5 years later it has stopped working and I am devastated. I am trying nortryptaline as a change to see if taking a break from amitryptaline will get it to work again.
I was up to 100 mg every night.
The nortryptaline is not working at all, I am vomiting numerous times a day.

Has anyone else had great success with amitript, and have it stop? What did you do?
Thank you for any insight from other sufferers, it really helps.
My first episodes started about 32 or 33."


"so far its helping out pretty well"


"It's a very good birth control, easy to remember. I like it because I don't have to remember to take it every day like the pill. It can be annoying though when you want to wear a certain outfit and the patch shows on your back or during the summer when its on your hip. I get nervous sometimes that I might get pregnant because I still don't understand the fact of putting a patch on and then having hormones enter your body...WEIRD. but I've had no problems. We have unprotected sex and we are fine. I would recommend it.  "


"I'm 27, and have had RA for 6 years. I've been on a few medications (Plaquenil, celebrex, methotrexate) to find the best fit for me. I have been taking Simponi injections once a month (as well as 20mg MTX weekly) for 7 months now and I've had great success! Very slight pain in my foot by the end of the month, but nothing like what I've been through before. I exercise regularly and don't have any kind of pain, so happy. The only side effect I've noticed is fatigue, which can be challenging to manage at times, but I also really like naps, so if that's all I have to manage I'm OK with that! My doctor says he's hoping he can start lowering/removing my dose of MTX soon too!"


"I think this is a helpfully drug but it take me 2-3 hours before it works"


"To keep this within limits I will not get detailed on the benefits of Oxycontin. As you can read on the other forums it works. I take 80mg 3x a day and it works great. Been on it for 5 years now and liver test done last month was excellent. I am tired of the bad rap this medicine gets though. There are even sites devoted to its removal by people who have lost loved ones who abused the drug. While I feel for these people, no one told anyone abuse this wonderful drug. When taken properly this medicine works excellent with little to no side effects. It is said that you become dependent on this medicine but it is meant for long term and a good doctor will bring you down properly. So withdrawals should be minimum. This is a true wonder drug."


"I have been on Arava for 6 weeks and I also take 5mg of Prednisone.  The medication has been extremely helpful in treating the swelling and soreness of the joints.  I am now able to write, type, stir, laugh and I feel generally so much improvement, it's like getting my life back after several months of severe pain, swelling and stiffness."


"I've tried numerous anti depressants with varying degrees of success and failures. I transitioned to Viibryd from Trentellix. I started out on 10mgs per day and titrated up to 40 mgs. Within the first week my mood and demeanor became more positive. I stopped thinking about suicide. I did experience some side effects such as vivid nightmares and the inability to sleep. Major trouble sleeping at anytime. I told my doctor and she added Zyprexa 10mgs at night. Finally I could sleep. I'm going to see if she'll increase it a little more. This combination works wonders for me. If Viibryd alone isn't working for you try adding an anti psychotic or mood stabilizer. I feel really good on both of these medications. Finally, something worked."


"Was given this drug as opposed to soma. Started taking 20mg 4x a day. That was on a Thursday evening by Friday night I was not making any sense. My husband finally rushed me in to the er when I couldn't answer questions and would only answer in a single word. I was dizzy, lightheaded, nauseous, vomiting, dry mouth, at one point I was doing stuff in the middle of the night. I was hospitalized until things resolved"


"I really like doxycycline. I have had mild acne since I was 11, however once I turned 19 I began having more frequent outbreaks on my face and severe outbreaks on my neck and chest. At first when I began taking this medicine it literally made me feel like my skin was on fire and caused excessive feeling. I then realized that the cleanser (clean and clear) that I was using along with doxycycline was causing this to happen. This makes your skin EXTREMELY sensitive, so be careful not to use anything too harsh on your skin or anything that will dry it out too much. Other than that, I love it! I have mild stomach discomfort, but it doesn't bother me too much. I was on it for six months and my face had cleared entirely and my back almost entirely!"


"Well I have taken 5mg on several occasions and it did the job fine but then 5mg stopped working. I hadn't pooped in like 5 days so I took 10mg late last night. I have a flu/cold so I should have known my body would be more sensitive. Woke up out of a dead sleep at 6 am and been having lots of very watery diarrhea since. Took 3 imodium with no effect what so ever. I can't stop pooping."


"I've only been on this pill for a little over a month now (switched from caziant) and man. I think I love this pill.  Before when I was on caziant, things were normal and it regulated my period so I knew when exactly I'd be getting it (use to be very irregular and heavy) and that was great but man. It threw my pH off SO bad. I was so sensitive that any little thing would make me have a yeast infection. So I switched to Lolo (samples) and wow! I was a little but moody at first but it went away. I just haven't had my period yet and that's never happened before so I'm kind of freaking out. Took a test and came back negative. I see this pill makes people not have any at all and I know I feel about that."


"I started taking Meridia about 2-3 weeks ago and haven't lost a pound. In fact, it actually has been doing the opposite of what it is supposed to do. It doesn't really control my appetite and actually makes me crave lots of sweets. "


"As far as a drug that needs to be infused, it is about as easy as it can be to do."


"Well I have taken many hard drugs in my day! You name it I probably did it! I am not bragging believe me! When you finally grow up, Your stories of drug use and parties turn to shame! And then you wonder how you could have ever been that stupid! But I need to add my history of drug use to make my point here. I have used heroin and many other varieties of opiates. And then finally I used methadone to get off the opiate drugs, Anyway, I was prescribed Dicyclomine 20mg for IBS. And I can honestly say Dicyclomine knocks me on my behind! And it feels very similar to opiates, (At'least for me anyway), (Other people and events and circumstances may vary!) It has helped very well with my IBS. So please people! Be careful if you take this drug."


"Got it in March 2015 and no period since! Only thing I dislike is I can feel it under my skin ::shiver::"


"Started Contrave 4/17/2017. It works lost 4 pounds, no side affects except extreme dry mouth which I drinks plenty of water. I take 2 pills daily."


"I was given STADOL because I was at 3 cm for so long, yet my contractions were getting unbearable (can't get the epidural until 4 cm).  The nurse told me, it works for some people and not for others. I am assuming it either takes the pain away or it doesn't. Well, it literally made me INSTANTLY start sweating, and my eyes were rolling in the back of my head.  However, no pain relief.  I got extremely restless and an intense feeling of confusion and dysphoria.  I was so unprepared for that feeling, it's horrible.  Being in a hospital, in labor, confused, restless, still feeling everything.  I researched it when I got home and apparently, only somewhere around 1% experience this.  Just pray you're the lucky 99%."


"I've had my Paragard for 10 months and it is a nightmare. My periods last 16+ days which have led to at least 5 UTI's from inserting tampon after tampon. I'm now ALSO taking birth control pills to try and lessen the bleeding but it hasnt helped.

I'm 43, 1 birth, 1 miscarriage, 1 abortion. My insurance only covered the Paragard after having Mirena's in the past.

I have an appt in 4 weeks to get it removed and get another Mirena. This is absolute nonsense to be bleeding for over 2 weeks every month."


"It works great for panic attacks, but is horrible as you feel it wear off.  Klonopin is much better!"


"I had previously been on Errin for 1 year. After switching pharmacies, they gave me the generic version, Jolivette. I'm finishing up my first pack this week. While on Errin, I had two periods a month (aggravating, I know!) but it was just like clockwork. After starting Jolivette, I had my first period during my second week but did not start on my fourth week like I did with Errin. Called my doctor and she told me that even though they are essentially the same drug, they can affect you differently. She told me to give it a few months to work itself out. The only complaint I would have so far, is how ridiculously pregnant it makes you feel. I had very sore and tender breast for almost 2 weeks and irregular periods! Time will tell!"


"I really want to switch pills, I was on another pill and I had pleasant results. My pharmacy prescribed me this one because they didn't have the other in stock. It has been awful. My period lasts 3-4 days with no cramping usually. But on Aviane it has lasted 7 days and it's super heavy with cramps. I've been irritable and yelling even about the smallest things. I cry over every little thing that happens to me."


"I used xulane for 3 weeks.  On day 4 using it, I passed out/fainted at work. I have also experienced nausea, cramps, mood swings and a headache that was so bad I threw up."


"I've been taking Minastrin for 4 months now, and it has having total opposite effects on me than what my doctor said it would. It's supposed to shorten periods,  but it actually made mine longer! And it's supposed to help reduce cramping  but it actually worsened my cramps. I also have more mood swings, and nausea. I guess I just turned out to be that small percent of the statistic that it doesn't work for."


"I had first Prolia injection November 2016. Within a few weeks I gained 10 lbs very rapidly but put it down to changing time of taking Prednisolone meds that I am on long term for Polymyalgia. I had 2nd injection May 2017 and I can only say that since then I feel like I've been run over by a bus !! Bad insomnia, fatigue, neck pain, pain in upper legs and upper arms. Also numbness in face which is very annoying especially near eye as it feels like something is too close to my eye ! I will not take this drug again and am mad at myself that I did not check out the side effects before hand.  I took the word of my consultant that it was the greatest thing !"


"I have been using tramadol for 7 years for chronic regional pain syndrome. It works really well and I don't get any side effects except occasional itching. I take 2, 50mg tabs 4 times a day.

This is the difference between living a normal life and total debilitation for me."


"I had the nexplanon put in July 2014, after being on the combination birth control for almost 3 years.
I had terrible mood swings because of my body adapting to the synthetic hormones.The first 9 months I didn't get a period or any spotting. Then I started randomly spotting ALL of the time, with unbearable cramps, which only got worse after my 1 year mark.
I am constantly bloated, and every time I eat anything I look pregnant. I eat very well, and workout almost 5 days a week. I'm 5'5 and 120 lbs. I can't say I've gained weight on the nexplanon, but I retain a lot of water especially around my stomach. I have an appt this month to get it taken out and be put back on the pill because of the spotting/cramps/bloating."


"Going to bathroom 4 times a day to unload"


"I am a 54 year old male; my free T came back at 29, very low. I was prescribed 1.62% less then a week ago. My motivation and energy levels coming back up already. I have no sex drive at al and cannot get or maintain an erection. Anxious to see how things progress in a couple weeks. Thanks to all for the great feedback."


"I was prescribed methadone about 10 years ago. I didn't like taking a lot of the short term medications because of all the side effects. Methadone helps me with my pain more than the other drugs I had been prescribed. I function a lot better taking methadone and have no side effects. methadone works for longer periods of time and I don't have to worry about all the different effects other drugs gave me. I take 20mg a day. I have another pain medication I take if needed but seldom do I need to take it because methadone works so well."


"Migraine, the word can’t convey the impact on life.  For me, a typical one lasted about 36 hours, followed by another 24 hours of “hangover”.  Somewhere during the 36 hour duration, would be 12 hours of hell.  I’ve used Maxalt MLT about 10-12 times over the last 6 months.  It has worked every time; I take one when I sense a migraine is starting, and it just doesn’t “blossom”.  I have no side effects, no nausea, and no drowsiness.  Sometime in the next 20-30 minutes I’ll realize the apprehension, tension and other precursors to the migraine have just disappeared.

Migraines took too much of my life, and at their worst, pushed depression to the edge of suicide; it’s good to have a normal life back."


"OK, Ladies, I felt obliged to report my progress on Adipex. I started my weight loss regimen 6-29-15 weighing 275 and size 20-22. I went for my weigh in on 9-17-15, I am now 238 and size 14... You do the math.. It hasn't even been 3 whole months and I'm loving my new body.. I simply paid more attention to the things I was eating.. Note: Do not deprive yourself, just eat in moderation.I got my gym membership and started going 5-6 a week.. I look forward to working out now. I have so much energy now that I'm lighter. My husband just took me to get a brand new wardrobe because nothing was fitting. I get so many compliments now my collages, family and friends are amazed. I wanted to encourage someone out there....you can do it!!"


"After taking Zoloft (50 mg) for only a few days, I feel incredibly lucky to have had such a positive experience with it. For about an hour after I take it I get stomach cramps that resemble menstrual cramps, but after that I go into a really positive mood and I just want to tell everybody how much I appreciate them. I don't get sick from overthinking minor details anymore and all of my emotions feel more stable and controllable. I'm experiencing slight restlessness and difficulty falling asleep, but I'm taking that as a positive, as I feel like I got my energy back. I do clench my jaw at night now though. I have no appetite and I'm losing weight, but I used to overeat due to anxiety so I don't mind it. I never thought I could be this happy."


"Before I was prescribed latuda, I was at the end of my rope. I was SO depressed. My doctor put me on 20 mg and overnight everything was beautiful again. I enjoyed doing things I hadn't in years. The latuda would put me right to sleep and I had vivid dreams.

2 months later, all those good feelings were gone. My doctor bumped me up to 40mg but I only experienced horrible side effects like agitation and anxiety. I'm back at 20mg and I want off it completely. I can't eat or sleep. I have to take xanax to fall asleep now and I feel myself slipping back into depression. I should also mention that whenever I have a drink, I automatically black out so I can't even have a few drinks with my friends anymore."


"Stopped the pain and itching almost immediately! It didn't make my thrombosed hemorrhoids go away too fast but it definitely made me feel better to where I could function again (like walk and sit). I would use it again and had no unpleasant side effects."


"I had the Implanon put in February 2012 and it's been almost a month now and I've been spotting non-stop. I had a very light period after having it inserted but the spotting drives me nuts! I've been having to buy tampons every couple of weeks and it's getting quite expensive. I'm hoping my body is just trying to regulate and this won't be a problem for the next 3 years."


"Thanks to this medication it was easy to quit"


"So my fiance  and I had unprotected sex on May 6. We weren't scared or had any problems with having a baby. But since we are both still in college we decided that maybe it's not the right time to have one. So later on in the same day, we bought the generic brand of plan b. It was about 40 bucks. I read the symptoms and then took the pill. At that time it was about 5 hours after we had sex. Shortly after I started to have mild cramps for a few minutes but it went away. For a few days my breast became sore, it lasted for a little more than a week. Exactly a week after taking the pill I spotted blood, it was part of the side effects so I didn't worry. Its now May 20th, I got my period a week early. It really works!"


"The OBGYN explained exactly how he was going to do it, and talked me through the whole process! I was so so nervous when I got to the office and he calmed me down and the whole process took maybe 10 minutes at the most. Pain wise: It was literally like a bad cramp for a few seconds and done. I'm taking the rest of the day to watch movies and have chocolate, my lower back is a little achey and I'm cramping, but that's it. I'd 100% recommend it."


"I've been on this for about 3 years and experience very little cramping and other period side effects which is great. Also I haven't gotten pregnant so I guess it does the job. But I experience drastic mood swings, no sex drive whatsoever, and my hooha is like a desert. I stayed on it because I'm too lazy to make a new appointment with my gyno but its starting to drive a wedge in my relationship as the side effects are getting increasingly worse, so I plan to change soon."


"Have been given this several times for pain, and it never does anything for the pain. The only thing these cause is exhaustion, so I guess they would be good for sleeping."