"Too many warnings. I want a refund. There is plastic in these pills. They bounce. Wtf? Gave me a nasty flu like headache. Do not waste your money. Don't know why doc wrote this crap. Never again."


"This review is to help others, though we are all different in reactions it's always good to know

Taking this medication and it seems to be working, after the third day my bloating and fatigue (from chlamydia) went away (luckily I caught the symptoms relatively early from the std). Taking it twice a day 100mg for 10 days (better to be safe).

Side effects seem to have increased (nausea and stomach pains) because on my third day I was out on extreme heat/sun and forgot while outdoors that I was under antibiotics, whoops.

Medicine is doing its job, though tackling symptoms since I loose my appetite...

I wish everyone well"


"After having an IUD my Dr gave me this to try.  Periods were very light.  No cramping or pimples.  Didn't care for the aftertaste of chewing the pills so I just swallowed them.  Every time I refilled my Rx there were problems getting my insurance to work.  They were able to cover it for a while, but now my insurance won't cover it at all.  At over $150/month, I will be finding another medication."


"I started Saxenda last Thursday for my  Insulin regulation and PCOS . That evening I had severe vomiting. None since, but I have no appetite because I cannot even think about food because the nausea comes in waves. I am also so tired I am wanting to go to my car and take a nap. Headaches started today, too. Does it get better? I am used to being so active and full of energy. I am so worried about bumping up my dosage when the minimum is affecting me so badly."


"Have been on Buspar for a few months, and I like it a lot! It has made severe and paralyzing anxiety lift to a manageable level, even while taking a low dosage of 10 mg daily. My Dr. told me that I can increase the dosage, since in taking so little it doesn't rid me of anxiety completely (no med can). But I noticed that when I upped my dose my appetite came back more than I would have liked. Essentially, I think it works to strengthen my SSRI (sertraline); and I did have dizziness when I first started and felt pretty bad, but that's common for anti-anxieties and usually goes away as your body gets used to it. I do still find however after I take my morning dose (usually) with coffee I do feel a bit woozy but it usually wears off quickly."


"I take 1 mg every night and I am finally able to sleep well and wake without feeling drugged."


"In the beginning I only had a problem with itching, I kept thinking my body would get used to it & it would stop.  It didn't, it only got worse. I wasn't experiencing any other severe issues, so I had planned to stay on it, but on Day 7, I noticed that I was having trouble finding my words, my vocabulary was impaired & there was almost a stutter present. On Day 8 I became very nauseous & decided that would be my last day. The side effects were just too much to wait it out.  Day 9, no med, my husband told me that I seemed much more relaxed and "involved". I cannot wait for this itching to go completely away!

I did seem to have a little more positive attitude & motivation but the side effects were too much!"


"Lunesta 3mg for me is the best I have ever taken, for almost a year and half.  Had no bad side effects. Gives you 8 hours of sleep and you do not wake up tired. Also has helped out my anxiety at night before bed. I rate it 10. I wish Lunesta would make a new pill for anxiety for during the day, and not for sleep. I'm happy."


"Just had my baby 3 months ago. I've had the Mirena for about two months now and I've had light non-stop bleeding since it was inserted. I'm losing my hair and every once in a while I get cramping. I like that I don't have to worry about birth control, but I'm a little worried about the bleeding. I've experienced mood swings and loss of sex drive."


"Overall I'd say it worked for a bit. Not sure if I should have had my dosage increased when the side effects started back up, or if it was because I messed up my scheduling for taking it. It put my anxiety through the roof. More anxiety than I'd ever had naturally. I got it mostly for depression/possible bipolar, and it worked for the most part until the side effects kicked in, save for the random swells of depression that wouldn't last for more than two hours but felt so much worse than the stable depression I've had for years. I'd recommend it for someone who's better at keeping appointments than I am."


"Taking metoprolol for about 6 months now started out at 175 pounds and up to 196. Can't lose the weight for nothing. Medicine works great for my blood pressure but my weight gain is awful."


"I have been on birth control for 12 years. I was on Loestrin 24 fe for almost 8 years until they got rid of it. Ever since then I haven't been able to find the right fit. I was on this for 9 months. No breakouts. EASY periods that lasted a day if that. No cramps ever. BUT I gained 8 pounds and it made my blood pressure go through the roof. It was 110/60 before I started and alllll the months I was on it, my blood pressure was 145/99 so my doctor's pulled me off of it. The second I went off it was back to normal. Not to mention this birth control KILLED my sex drive. The moment I went off is when I realized."


"After having lower stomach cramps without diarrhea for two days, I started taking this medicine morning. It has stopped the cramps and I have not had any known side effect as of yet. I took this medicine two years ago for a bad stomach flu and it saved me from laying rolled up in a ball in bed. Every adult should keep some of this medicine in their home and carry it when you travel. Thanks you for the relief!"


"I've been taking  Quetiapine for over 15 years, I started off taking 25 mg and over the years it was increased to 1000mg a night. Recently found out that my liver is double the size and I am quite concerned. I have been lowering my dose to 450 mg a night with clonazepam and I am still sleeping. I haven't had vivid dreams but started getting panic attacks last year. To be honest I am scared of the affects of taking this medication for over 15 years, my doctors, while being concerned haven't checked my blood regularly and now I am scared to death about my liver, reviews say that I need to stop taking this drug..but it works... Please make sure that you are having regular bloodwork done every 3 months. But this is the best sleep aid out there!"


"I began taking adderrall XR generic and it has helped so much. I take 20 mg and it has helped me become so clear. I'm able to hear things and pay attention at work. I only take it when I work (three times a week) and it just helps me keep myself together. No more forgetting stuff and appearing incompetent. It works for my severe adhd and I am so happy I finally have a solution. It has even calmed my anxiety. Helped me tremendously."


"My 7 year old who has had epilepsy since age 1 was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago.  We recently started him on Focalin XR as his first form of treatment.  A little afraid of the side effects because he has had severe side effects in the past from various seizure medicines, but once we found the right seizure medicine for him he's been seizure free.  Our next task was of finding an ADHD medicine that would work well with the seizure medicine -this was a bit frightening.  He's been on Focalin for about a month and it really is a wonder drug.  I have a goal in life to keep my kids off drugs, but I've accepted that some medicines are needed in children.  This stuff is a blessing to my family and most importantly to my son."


"CHANGED me life for the BETTER! Took a little while to kick in. Better to be on this then a habit-forming or dependent medicine..you have to want to change and then this medicine will work. Life-saver! 10mg once a day for 6 months now."


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"I've been on LoSeasonique for about a year and a half. I love it. I had no major weight gain (that I can tell), hair is still thick, and when I do have a period it's very light and cramping is less severe. However, my body seems determined to have a monthly period so occasionally I have to stop for a week and allow my body to have a period to stop the spotting. I highly recommend it, however, everyone's body reacts differently to birth control so make sure you ask your doctor before making your decision. Hope this helps."


"I used to have horrible nightmares, couldn't sleep sometimes because of visions in the dark, occasional sudden bouts of intense unjustified anger, etc.  I've been on Prozac more or less (I'm not great about taking the pills) for 10 years now.  I probably average 20 mg/day over time.  If I stop taking it for several weeks, I will notice the angry spells starting to come back, etc, and that's my cue that I need to start taking it again.  It has been very helpful for me.  It's not a cure all, and maybe the highs of life are not as frequent, but they still come.  And I'd rather have that and contentment than the awful lows.  No free rides, but I enjoy my friends, exercise, family, and relationships.  Overall, a Godsend for me."


"You have to keep taking this medicine forever. The withdrawl is awful after a day. However, once you find your dose everything is fine. I don't recommend this medicine because its like a marriage with a messy long divorce. Its better to stay on it once youre on it. I am on 150 mg and it works for me. Don't try and go off"


"If ever there is an award for the most irritating/embarassing illness, urticaria would (must?) definitely be a contender. Diagnosed with chronic urticaria about a month ago, and suffered immensely (redundancy at play here :). Nothing really worked, until a dermatologist prescribed Xyzal about a week ago. Told to drop all forms of medication - anti-histamines and ALL supplements, among others - and just take Xyzal. Hives acted up on first two days but have been free (almost) of hives for five days. Early days, but keeping fingers crossed that this will be a permanent solution. Will update."


"If you're using this drug for anxiety make sure you read up on it before you use it for more then an occasional anxiety-fix.  Even at the minimal dosage, using this stuff daily for even a week will cause problems.  Namely - it CAUSES anxiety.  From what I've read this is a dependence that develops - either (or both) physical or mental. After only a few times you get accustomed to it "fixing" your situation.  Your body adjusts for the GABA boost, and then "crashes" - resulting in anxiety.  Very bad loop to get in.  Warning signs: you're counting the # hours the med will still be working (about 6 total), you're watching the clock for when you might be able to take another pill, you always carry a pill in your pocket, etc. Those are bad signs."


"Works quite well for me. No major side effects. "


"I was prescribed Cymbalta for arthritic pain in my knees. I took 30 mg/day for 3 days and was fatigued to the point of not wanting to do anything but lie down.In addition (to which I found out was a rare side effect) I was yawning all day and evening. After reading about the difficulties that some people had getting off this medicine. I stopped it after the 3 days. Unless I can be somewhat assured that the side effects are temporary I would rather live with the pain then take this medicine."


"DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION - EVER!  Should be illegal.  Went to the urgent care during the holidays w/chest congestion, cough, low grade fever, & sinus headache on Monday.  Told the doctor I was starting a 8 day cruise on Thursday.  She gave me a 10 day, 750 mg tablet of Levoquin. Had a dull ache in my right side after a couple of days on the cruise, which seemed to progress every day.  When I got home, I was  favoring my right shoulder.  2 nights ago the pain was so bad I couldn't move it & it was very swollen. Went to emergency and was diagnosed with Tendonitis caused by the Levoquinn.  Read drug info & horrified that doctor prescribed it to me, 60 yr. old, without trying any other treatment first. So many warnings on this drug."


"If you were moody or depressed before, this pill should not be your "go to" pill. The bottom line is it prevents unwanted pregnancies with some positive and negative side effects. I personally, love it! I gave lost 20 plus pounds (although I am a runner), and my periods are very light."


"Like many others I took the Genomind test which told me that SSRI's were not optimal and that SNRI's were a better choice.  After 16 years and 20 different meds, I have had MUCH better success with SSRI's than SNRI's.  The test results also said that I was deficient in what Deplin could provide.  I have been taking 15mg of Deplin for almost 3 weeks now and have been experiencing some of the lowest depression that I have ever felt.  Today I woke up feeling just as miserable as I have been for the past 3 weeks so I decided not to take Deplin.  As I slumped through he morning I started to feel a wave of happiness and excitement for life come over me around 10:30am and I still feel great.  I feel like "my" normal self again. $60 wasted!"


"You guys seriously need to stop making people anxious about the weight gain. If you don't eat you WON'T get fat. I've been on seroquel since one and a half month and had no side effects except at first a little. When i started taking it i was checking every inch of my body on a daily basis, acting so paranoid cause of your reviews, thinking that it has some kind of a magic spell in getting people fat. I workout almost every day since I have an Endomorph kind of a body which is the worse kind. (Bad metabolism, hard to lose weight and maintaining it..). Been taking it cause i was having some very minor panic attacks, due to some stressful past events I experienced, which were preventing me from sleep All night. I take 12.5mg most of the time."


"I absolutely love this medication! The trick I have found is to take it right before bed, then you can avoid the upset stomach and nausea.  I know it says to take with food but I have been on this for over a year and it has been working great for me."


"Much more effective than Cipro."


"Doesn't taste great but it's not that bad - trust me, compared to Golytely this stuff is like fine wine.  Good part is that there isn't much of it. Other preps make you drink like a gallon of horrid stuff."


"Side effects lightheadedness and tired"


"I had used Armour Thyroid 5yrs. ago. I had bowl surgery, which really messed my whole body up. I stopped it. Now, I started Armour Thyroid back up, seems, I cannot be without it. I got sick, and continue to do so, if I cannot get this medication. I get more sick, if I get synthroid, and the other thyroid meds. However, with Armour Thyroid, It already has the t3 and t4 for me, so my body will not break down the synthroid or other thyroid meds, as with Armour Thyroid, its a God send.  Now, I got a pharmacy thats using a compound to make my 30mg for me in a capsule format. I feel I need my 60mg back as I was on 5yrs. ago. I feel the capsules compound isnt right or not as strong, seems I need more to make me feel better."


"Took Levaquin for 4 days after a week of amoxicillin did not help spider bite. Last night broke out in severe hives. Now taking steroids to counteract the antibiotic. Only reason I rated what I did is because spider bite is much better"


"I've been taking Buspar for a month, following a period of elevating anxiety that was turning my life into a joyless state of constant worry and anxious, obsessive, unhelpful thoughts.  My psychiatrist warned it would take 4-6 weeks to notice any improvement - I noticed significant improvement within *hours* of pill #1 with minor and bearable side effects.  At other low periods, I was medicated for depression without benefit, and sometimes terrible side effects (Prozac: auditory hallucinations; Celexa: crazy hot flashes). Unfortunately I seem to be noticing decreasing benefit. I have been taking just 7.5 mg/day so today I doubled to the full 15mg I was prescribed.  Hope it works!  This medicine has given me real hope."


"I have suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks for almost 13 years. Literally every day I was anxious from the time I woke up until I went to bed. Racing thoughts, constant anxiety, and at one point would hardly go out in public fearing a panic attack. Zoloft has changed my life COMPLETELY!! No more racing thoughts or anxiety!! Feeling like a normal person again and actually enjoying life and even laughing! Took two months to start feeling full results. Main side effect was sleeping all the time and loss of appetite. Highly recommend!!"


"I find that this medication is unable to relieve my severe back and neck pain. Not only that, I now have severe migraines with use of Hyslinga.

I feel that more research was needed before releasing it. I cannot handle increased pain which it had caused asking with dizziness and fatigue."


"I have currently been on prozac for the past 4 months and it has been a miracle drug. I was having severe anxiety and panic attacks every day. I couldn't drive a car by myself for fear of having a panic attack and losing control, I couldn't go ANYWHERE by myself and I could not stay home alone. I am a 22 year old female and once I turned 21, I developed debilitating anxiety. I tried zoloft and lexapro and both drugs made my anxiety and panic attacks sky rocket. Before starting prozac, I was a mess. My anxiety prevented me from functioning. I could barely even go to class or work without having a panic attack. I am currently taking 30mg of prozac and I am doing so much better, it is amazing!"


"I have tried a lot of medication for restless legs syndrome and tramadol is the only thing that gives me relief."


"My husband was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer in October 2012.  He had surgery to remove 1/3 of his lung, chemo and radiation. In July 2013 had a double by pass surgery.  July 2014, it matastised to the brain.  Gamma knife shrunk the 2 tumors  In September 2014 started another round of chemo, but 2 months later he had a TIA, they took him off the chemo.  In September 2016 started Opdivo.  Doing well no new tumors in the lungs or brain.  Side effects are severe tiredness, sleeps all the time, body aches, depression.  His quality of life is very bad .  The depression really worries me.  Has any one else been dealing with depression and severe mood swings on this drug?"


"Zoloft is a miracle. I was having panic attacks and anxiety and since taking them I feel so much better .I can sleep at night and wake up refreshed and feel I could climb a mountain. Truly a wonderful medicine."


"I'm extremley over weight with many many health issues so my doctor put me on belviq a couple of days ago. 10mg 2xday, so far it is going well. I noticed I'm no longer craving sweets like I was. Here it is late night and have absolutely no desire to eat or snack. I used to be hungry all the time...this medicine seems to be working, also my insurance did not cover it so my doctor just sent in an override so my cost was $0. I'm also in the 6 month  process of getting approved for gastric bypass surgery so looking foward to seeing how much weight comes off in a month."


"I've been on Paxil since I was 19. I am now 34. This medication has saved my life. I have read a ton of negative comments about Paxil and I truly believe it is not for everyone. It either works great or not. For me life before Paxil was horribly scary. I had massive panic disorder and was sheltered in my home all the time. I used to struggle with a few of the side effects of Paxil such as decreased sex drive and the feeling of nausea. However I have learned over the last 15 years of being on it, how to change the side effects through other positive reinforcements such as meditation and positive thinking. I no longer have the side effects. Perhaps 15 year has helped with that too. I stayed on Paxil when I had all three of my children."


"I've been on this medication for 8 months now & really like it.  I take a combination of Buspirone & Mirtazapine which keeps me level with no anxiety.  My racing thoughts are gone.  I was waking up all night every hour with racing thoughts.  Now I'm able to sleep & have a calm mind both while waking & sleeping.  One thing I do notice is that it gives me the munchies for sweets.  I'm working to curb that with healthy snacks instead.  Sometimes it does make me slightly light headed, but to me that's a relaxing feeling that helps me stay calm.  I'm able to stay focused and am doing better on my job & in my personal life than ever before.  I really love this medication & give it a thumbs up for anxiety!"


"I had a bad smell it got embarrassing so my friend and I went to the Er and I was already embarrassed because I felt like people assumed the loud stinky smelled came from me.. And they was right I felt embarrassed I did everything to make the smell go away nothing work I waited so long in the er after taking a peeing test I assumed that they made me wait 3 hold hours because of the smell I had so unfortunately I waited so long that I got up in left couple of weeks after they had gave me a call from the hospital to tell me what I already knew that I had in Bv infection in inflammatory diease which gave me a smell as to something dead walking... I took the med I only was prescribed 2 take 4just the hold day those4 pills helped a lot"


"This is a very old, and very under-rated pain medicine with very few side effects.  It has been the wonder drug for me!"


"I have been on prozac now for a while as I suffer from ocd and ptsd also. I feel as if it has made me crazier, if thats possible. Some days I can't stop twitching, feel full of energy and experience nausea. Other days my bones hurt, I feel not fully awake and just odd. Keeping in mind that daily, I have a high levels of caffeine and smoke marijuana. and not daily, but weekly I drink quite a bit of alcohol. I have noticed alcohol and prozac really don't mix. but nevertheless, I am still taking 20mg daily (which i do not think is enough) but then some days I want to stop taking it altogether? I do not although prozac doses shouldn't be skipped but evidently the only words I can use to describe this drug is odd and weird and idk???! uuGh"


"My daughter has been using this for the past 10 days for her chest/back acne and it is fantastic.  It's easy to apply and about 90% of her acne is gone.  The only thing concern I have is that her chest area is very red and the skin seems dried out. I would highly recommend this medicine."


"I suffer with several disc herniations and bulges from a automobile accident. I also have bone spurs on one of my vertebrae. Due to the workers comp case and doctors over prescirbing oxycodone which is the only pain meds out of almost 40 tried that helps my pain. They prescribed cymbalta to replace my oxycodone. They have cut my dosage in half and gave me cymbalta which I took for the first time They think oxycodone is such a bad drug? Taking cymbalta I was so high and hyper my heart beating out of my chest skin crawling and did nothing for pain and I really thought I was going to die.  If I drove I probably would have killed some one. I never felt anything except pain relief from oxycodone???"


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"My son is 12 and has been on this medication for about a year. His grades are very good and he is able to focus so much more than he ever did before. He started on the lowest dose and is now taking 36 mg. However, his anxiety is getting so bad it's almost scary. He is so nervous to do so many things he ends up vomiting almost once a week. He would rather be home with his parents than be with his friends and he wouldn't dare spend the night at someone elses house(even family members). I love that this medicine has helped him so much, but I think it is also causing a lot of problems within him."


"Had a nervous breakdown years ago after coming off steroids. I was agitated, angry and so anxious I could not function, I did not want to do anything, I'd stay in my room and hide away due to strong feelings of anxiety! Diazepam allowed me to be able to leave the house, interact with friends and family who I would have avoided, go grocery shopping and cope in large crowds! Wonderful drug and remember, theres use and theres abuse..."


"I know your here Reading this to see if it really works and YES it  WORKS Well it was my birthday and me and my friend went off messing around and well then this happened that he finished in me and I well am not ready at all to be a mom neither him to be a dad so we went to a pharmacy 5hours after the happening and yes it's pretty expensive but it's worth it at the end. So anyways I took it five hours after the accident  it was really nerve wrecking  so then  the next day I felt nauseous and well major headaches through out but nothing unbearable you'll get cramps here and their it's been exactly a week from the deed and I got my period finally and well never been anymore happy for my period"


"After being diagnosed with CML about 4 years ago. I began taking Gleevec 400 daily. First couple months were most difficult. I personally was nauseous and had diarrhea.  Things seemed to settle down. I now have swelling in the face, especially in the eye area, in turn creates migraines which now are controlled by medicines. I also still have the occasional diarrhea bouts. I am thankful for Gleevec as my BCR able has been less than 01% pretty much Full Remission. "


"Smoked for 35 years, quit for a year once and was miserable. Have been taking Zyban/Wellbutrin for depression for 12 years and still smoked. Started Chantix 4/21/09 smoked a few in the first weeks but they made me gag. Still went through a little nicotine withdrawal the first week but very mild compared to the other times I've quit. Still occasionally think about smoking but just a habit, not craving. No nausea or nightmares but an amazing amount of gas, a fair bit of constipation, and a little foggy. But side effects are nothing compared to how bad cigarettes were making me feel. Actually, fewer headaches than before quitting. If I can keep this up after stopping Chantix, it will be the best thing to happen for me in a very, very long time."


"Short term memory dysfunction and concentration problems."


"Took torsemide  made me have diarrhea & low out put of urine,The short version it did not work and it made me very sick."


"I have been on this for many years.  The only side effect I had was dryness. When I went off it my face and neck broke out and I developed an ovarian cyst.  I'm back on it."


"I had my first injection about 2 months ago. Dr.s start at a low dose. It helped for 6 weeks. Although I still had some spasms, they didn't last as long, and were less frequent. Now, after two months they are getting bad again. So I will have a second injection in a month."


"I was prescribed Contrav yesterday and just took a pill about three hours ago. I started feeling nauseous an hour ago and literally as I was reading these reviews, I threw up all of my insides it felt like. Cleaned myself up and now im writing my own review. I will definitely try again tomorrow with these pills in perception of maybe this is just day one reaction. However, if the same nauseousness occurs on day 2 then I'm done. Can't afford to be sick with the schedule that I have. Pros are, it definitely suppresses my thought of hunger."


"I have suffered with migraines for over 40 years.  I have even gone so far as having my ovaries removed to help with them.  Although it helped I am still on daily medication and I still have approximately 6 migraines a month.  I take zomig nasal spray when I get these annoyances. I classify them as annoyances because once I use the nasal spray the migraine will be 90-95% better in 15 minutes and completely gone in an hour.  The only side effects I have had is my skin becomes very sensitive...almost as if I have bruises all over my body just under my skin, I am also tired.  A 30-45 minute nap cures the tiredness."


"It works great as long as you eat less and exercise. Drink lots of water. It's not a miracle pill, you need to exercise and eat right or you will put the weight back on."


"I have had the Nexplanon since October 2015 and I absolutely love it. There seem to be far more horror stories than good experiences, but it has been great for me. I have only bled for about a week, this was the week after having it implanted. I have occasional spotting but it is very, very light. I can't blame mood swings on the Nexplanon because I have had Bipolar the entirety of my life. I used to have terrible cramps monthly and now I have none. I did gain about 4 pounds but I barely noticed. I have not been hungrier since getting it and I've been a lot happier. I have had a much better sex life with my boyfriend since getting it and I hope this continues. I think this method of birth control is different for every person."


"I got the IUD Mirena is almost two months. I experience cramps for a week, I been spotting almost every day it seems it doesn't want to stop some days is heavy and other days is lighter.
 My sex drive has stop. My orgasm is not happening like before. My husband feels the strings during intercourse. I don't recommend it. I want  it out but  I guess it is how contraceptive works your protected from getting pregnant but it doesn't help your sex life."


"Every couple of months, I get an upset stomach due to stress. I get a crampy stomach, full stomach sensation and irregular stools. Bentyl is gentle and just calms everything down. You don't really notice it working. The symptoms just fade off. I would say it is not helpful for nausea. In that case, I find that old liquid Pepto Bismol is the most effective."


"I've been on this pill for 4 months and I really like it. The first month I had some breakthrough bleeding but that has gone away. Now I have no periods at all, which I don't mind. No weight gain or bloating. I have had some acne, but it is minimal. It is worth the $45/month I am paying."


"I'm 19 weeks pregnant and got prescribed this for a YI after taking antibiotics. After inserting I immediately felt better unlike Monistat 3 made me burn I wanted to cry. The only thing about this monistat is I wake up a little itchy but I think it's because the cream is coming out. Definitely would use again."


"This is the first and only birth control I've used so I can't really compare it to anything else. However, my periods are lighter on Leverage but I do get worse cramps. For the first couples months taking it, my breasts were tender but that went away. Levora also caused me to have acne all the time. It's effective and has little side effects, but there might be something better."


"I have been taking Effexor since it first came out.  It is the only drug that has helped me, life has been good."


"Librium was prescribed to me when I came in for help with opiate withdrawal.  The drug calmed me down and helped with some of the withdrawal symptoms though I'm not sure how because the chemical makeup of librium and other drugs used to aid in opiate withdrawal are completely different.  Whatever happened it helped.  Thanks doctor."


"I'm on 4 pills a day now. I have lost 8 pounds. No nightime hungriness like when I took Qsymia. I fell weirdly happy all day. I'm generally a happy person anyway but I'm practically giddy about life now. I still enjoy a beer once in awhile but never craved it anyway so this is unchanged. I get hungry in the mid morning but my body needs calories at that time anyway. The only side effect seemed to be loose stools at first. So far I am thrilled. Hoping for continued success!!! I'd like to lose 30 more!"


"I was put on Seroquel for severe anxiety and suspected bipolar.  Let me begin with this.  Do not EVER TAKE THIS IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA.  You know that horrible drying effect that many antihistamines have resulting in asthma attacks?  This is much worse.  I started out with an 8th of a tablet (12.5mg).  This gave me a calm,  sleepy feeling that would put me to sleep for bed and would last until roughly 5pm the next day.  But when I upped the dose to 37.2mg I had a really bad asthma attack, heart pounding and my ears rang which lasted 2 weeks after I discontinued the med.  Not a pleasant experience for someone with severe anxiety.  Be very cautious.  Up the dosage more slowly than the MD recommends. I was to start 50mg/night"


"My experience is that I have had cold sores ONLY on my lips from age 6 to 35. I agreed to a 1st date...bam! I felt it. That is the key; take meds once 1st felt.
I have no medical knowledge except I know what my body tolerates and what has been successful which may not be your best bet but be safe careful and consult you Dr b4 any treatment plan.
1. break up your pills in half for immediate absorbtion take 800mg every 2 hours to slam your system to alert it there's an issue and send in a 2nd round of 800 within 1st 4 hours
2. continue 800 for 2 days every 4 hours
3. apply Abreva or similar product on the sore at first sensation, while taking the meds so you are attacking the infection from inside (meds) and externally (creme on sore)
4 days"


"Horrible bleeding after getting fixed so I would no longer require birth control. Right after surgery they said if bleed and I did but now almost 4 months later I'm still bleeding. And the doctors say this is normal! I'm cramping and my sex life has been ruined because of this drug it's made me not even care to even have sex or even want it at all. This is the worst decision I've made besides an arm implant for birth control.(implanon) it cause me to have such a high blood pressure I lost my job because they were afraid id have a heart attack and not be able to help someone as a lifeguard."


"After being on numerous medications over the years, my doctor decided to try me on Pristiq. I started on 50 mg once daily and took it for about a month. I had headaches almost daily within that time and it increased my blood pressure, I felt like it wasn't making any changes in my mood or anxiety. Around the 6th week everything went downhill. Fits of crying and rage, anxiety came back worse than before, I had the worst migraines I'd ever experienced, diarrhea no matter what I ate or drank, severe abdominal pain, and also chills pretty much all of the time. I called my doctor right away because I was becoming very scary and feeling awful. Definitely not a medicine for me!"


"this worked in beginning-then gave me insomnia, restless leg syndrome, shakes and more angry.  It could no  longer take it ,I had to get off."


"Been on this pill for numerous years. Overall have had no problems. Decreased the intensity and length of my periods which is great. Sex drive could use some help.  Never get cramps, headaches have subsided (maybe pill related or due to my age)."


"I hope that the FDA is reviewing & testing Tirosint.

Thought I was going to die after only taking a low dose of Tirosint for a few days.

Chest pains, extreme disorientation, very sick, could not stop crying.  The hospital did not know what to do.  My pharmacist suggested drinking lots of water to get it out of me, which I did.

Nightmare experience!!!"


"20 y/o female, prescribed 50mg for major depressive disorder, social anxiety, and just overall generalized anxiety. Been on 50mg for 3 months now. Side effects were minor which consisted of insomnia, loss of appetite, and nausea.. though they subsided within the first few weeks and I now experience none. I love Zoloft! I can live again! I'm laughing and going out with friends, not laying in bed all day. I can finally breath, my surroundings seem so much brighter, I don't harbor hate anymore, I'm me again...More ambitious and creative like I was before I fell into this self destructive path of depression two years ago. I no longer have the desire to self medicate with drugs and alcohol. I wish I got on Zoloft a long time ago."


"I developed depression when I was 14 after being bullied at school for some time. I decided that I had enough of all the crying and suicidal thoughts just before my 16th. My doctor put me on Zoloft April 2014, which gave me urinary retention. He swapped me to another one which I can't remember the name of, but I had a terrible allergic reaction to it. Finally, I was put on Effexor for 6 months until I was ready to come off them in October 2014. I experienced no depression for a few months, until I became stressed with school. Started Effexor again April 2015, and will continue on it because it works very, very well on me. At first I experienced a little bit of nausea with Effexor, but it passes after a couple of weeks then it's perfect!"


"Luvox is fantastic - My Dr put me on it first up, I didn't try any other medicines, and I've been on it for over a year now, and have happily lived almost symptom free. The only thing is when I miss it one or two nights I become a bit of a mess, crying and feeling anxious. Also, I'm starting to feel a bit of depression which is odd for me, but I think it will just be a matter of lowering the dose - It was so bad I was on 300mg and 2mg of Risperidone, but now down to 300mg Luvox only, but perhaps should try going down to 200mg to see if the motivation comes back."


"I took this for 10 days for CDIFF, had a relapse.

Then I went on a long taper dose for nearly 3 months.  During that time I had alot of abdominal pain, ended up in the ER.  Did not feel well the entire time but after 10 months of CDIFF, I was cured"


"I've been on sronyx for about 3 years, at first my doctor's didn't know what was wrong with me because I grow hair in places I shouldn't. They thought birth control would help with my cycle and to slow down the hair growth but it hasn't. I now have high blood pressure and severe headaches but yet I keep taking this pill in hopes it would help. I haven't had a period in at least 2 years, I used to take a name brand and it did give me regular periods."


"I took Contrave for 2 weeks but didn't lose any weight, it did help with some of my cravings and I felt like I was eating a lot less food. It made me feel Tipsy and felt like it was affecting my memory. I can't believe that people are loosing all this weight and I'm still at my start weight. What am I doing wrong???"


"I have atrial fibrillation - beats to 180 very irregular beat, converted in 45 minutes in ER. Started me on Toprol 25 once a day. Heart rate now around 60-70, blood PSI 120/70 side effects so far include problems sleeping, restlessness also drowsy on and off. Only been taking this drug for a week now, perhaps the side effects will reduce in time."


"Works for me.  I do have vivid dreams nothing scary some wonderful but does make me sick.  Should be prescribed with weight management medication I hope I am not replacing 1 vice for another."


"Initially this medicine seemed to work well for me and it made me feel good...so to speak. But all of a sudden , and I do believe it was Wellbutrin XL, I started tripping the f out....I had dreams that were almost real full of insane anxiety, like the inside of my body was shaking and i could feel my teeth make a noise bumping together super fast....I was having imaginations of people above me using dangerous weapons on me through the ceiling and I was not to move out of my bed like I was tied down there forever. I had the most insane trips ever...I had dreams where I had to act certain ways or I was to be punished, it was truly insane... one time I was in my room and I swore I heard rap music and gangsters outside and no one was outside."


"I started having anxiety in April 2012 and after trying Lexapro which started giving me panic attacks (side effect) I stopped taking that and started Celexa (generic brand) 33 days ago. The first 2 weeks I had horrible nausea. I was very, very sleepy and dizzy occasionally with my anxiety worse then ever. After more than 3 weeks. I have had none of those symptoms besides being more tired then I should be. My anxiety is also GONE! Haven't had any panic attacks. The only downfall now is horrible headaches. I'm going to stick with this because it seems to be working & headed in the right direction."


"I'm a 26 yrs old who took yaz for only 3 months. At first, it seemed to work just fine.. no side effects and it even helped improving my pms. Shockingly, i got massive iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis after only 3 months!!!! Now i have completely clogged major veins in one limb and bed ridden at the age of 26, bearing in mind that i'm a healthy fit person without any underlying cause of thrombosis. I wouldn't recommend this drug to anybody."


"I have been on this twice now. The first time was for three months. I had this weird constant brown discharge, kind of like normal white ovulation discharge, the entire time. Constantly had to change my underware or use a lot of tiny pads a day. My boobs grew an extra size, they are already too big for me to be able to buy bras without tailoring them. I was constantly sick. I rarely was able to get out of bed. It did keep me on a strict period schedule and took most of my severe cramps and bleeding away, which was amazing. It made me have horrible migraines, so I stopped after the third month. Its been four months and I started back up again but this time I just have acne flare up and have to eat every few hours. Kind of iffy though..."


"So far I have been using this birth control for 1 month 2 weeks now. This is my first birth control. I'm 21 and ever since my period (before birth control) I've had bad crapping, vomiting sometimes, and nausea. Also I had irregular periods that last 10 days sometimes more. Now with this birth control I have regular periods (along with the help of iron pills prescribed by my obgyn) . I have no breakouts. No throwing up nothing. Did have slight headaches in the first week of use but it's gone now and NO BABIES.. (don't drink or smoke)."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I started this pill about a year ago. I was on a couple other birth control pills before. This pill made me gain a bunch of weight, frequent breast pain, and horrible cramps. My emotions are always out of control. I eat healthy and workout at least three days a week and shouldn't be gaining all of this weight. The bloating when on my period has gotten dramatically worse. I would recommend not taking this pill. I am in the process of getting a different pill."


"I had a 3-day course of Azithromycin (Z-Pack) to stop a case of Bronchitis, and it worked. Unfortunately, the bacteria (I think) got into my inner ear. Now I am starting a 5-day course (at my request) for the earache. If these drugs don't work it's often not the fault of the drug itself, but of the misuse by previous patients and/or doctors, leading to drug-resistant bacterium.  Note: I resist taking drugs until my immune system seems not to be working."


"I rushed into getting an IUD. Didn't do enough research. I spoke to a few people who have IUDs and they love them. Well, I hate mine. It was the worst pain I've ever felt when I got it inserted. I've had it for about a month now and I haven't stopped spotting or bleeding since I got it. I have random cramps and back pains. I feel bloated and I have major mood swings. I have my monthly follow up appointment tomorrow and I'm thinking about having it removed, depending on what my doctor says."


"I had the Paragard inserted approximately two and a half years ago. Unfortunately, I've always had severe cramping and heavy periods. So, when my doctor explained that the IUD would cause cramping and heavier bleeding, I thought "it can't be any worse then what I'm experiencing now". But I was wrong... Not only was I having heavy bleeding during my period, but I started to spot between periods. In addition to the spotting, I would have cramping throughout the ENTIRE month! The pain was exhausting me. I knew something was wrong. I called my gyne and asked to have it removed in hopes that i can return to my "normal". When she inserted the speculum today, she said she could see the tip of the IUD in my cervix... aka, my body was rejecting it."


"I had Mirena put in about 3 weeks ago and it was not  painful at all. My only concern is that I've been bleeding for 3 weeks and I'm not sure if it's normal. This is my second time having it put in and I don't remember bleeding this much the first time but I guess it's different every time. I would definitely recommend it. "


"I've been taking this medication for almost 3 years now, and never had one side effect or anything but relief. I get severe headaches and ontop of that, stomach/intestional infections frequently. This is the only medicine that helps with the vomiting and nausea. And believe me, I've taken EVERYTHING in between when dealing with my issues. Reading all these comments about everyone's bad reactions is really surprising to me. I guess it affects everyone differently sometimes."


"I have been taking this birth control for about 7 months now.  Overall it is a very.  It took me about a month to get used to it and I had 4 or 5 months after that, that were excellent.  Some people would get spotting when they were even a half hour late taking this, I had no problem whatsoever when I'd take it late.  In the last couple of months, however, I have been having a period every 2 weeks.  Sometimes the second one would be more spotting than bleeding, but still very annoying.  Also, I have gone up 2 cups sizes since taking this medication.  No real noticeable weight gain otherwise, just much larger breasts! "


"I have been on Contrave for 5 weeks now, started at 360lbs when I went to the Dr. to get it prescribed and weighed in at 328 this morning, so down 32lbs. Contrave is not a magic pill, unfortunately no such thing exists or none of us would be overweight or obese. However, what I feel it did for me was give me motivation, which is exactly what my Dr. told me it would help do. I haven't been this razor focused on eating clean, lifting heavy and doing cardio in over 10 years. Paired with morning fasted cardio, clean diet of 5 meals a day high protien/moderate fat/low-moderate carb, and 5x a week of weight lifting, Contrave can be an amazing boost and the edge you need to actually want to stick with it. I have had zero side effects. Stay focused"


"I have been on a lot of this type of medication.  Benicar almost did me in and I was traveling far from home.  Different doctors have prescribed a lot of different meds.  I cannot take this type of pill.  I almost become crippled with chlorthalidone.  It weakens my knees and legs and ankles.  I am a type II diabetic on insulin.  My morning glucose tests run between 230 and 246.  "


"Cymbalta worked somewhat on my obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression better than other medicines. However, I felt like I couldn't do much. I had zero energy even though I took my dose (60mgs) at night. It became too tiring to even make myself something to eat. I did not want to go anywhere or do anything because I didn't have the energy.
At higher doses (90 mgs), I had stomach upset and pains if I did not take my dose with food. I would also have diarrhea/loose stools at the higher dose.
Sexual side effects were decreased interest and desire in sex. Could be attributed to just not having the energy to enjoy it.
It did help with my OCD and lowered my anxiety but did not help my depression."


"Took 1 ducolax 5mg. I always say I'm never taking this stuff again! It works, but I feel as if it is not worth the pain and the overall feeling you get from it. Yes it does warn you on the back of the box what can happen, but I would recommend something else for sure! This is harsh!"


"I've been on this birthcontrol for 3 weeks and I feel sick all the time and nausea after I eat. I have had spotting for 2 weeks nonstop and I have not felt like myself since taking this. I also was very bloated the second week after taking Estarylla. I've been very anxious and feel fatigued and have no appetite at all. Do not take this birthcontrol I'm not sure how good it works with preventing pregnancy but it's definitely not worth all the side effects that come with it."


"The leg aches were the worse I have ever had and even went into my hips!  I can't even sleep they are so bad!"


"I have weened off of Effexor 150mg and 75 mg over the past 3 weeks. I started Cymbalta 30 mg 2 days ago and was still have horrible adverse effects coming off of the Effexor. Effexor worked great for my anxiety and severe PMDD, but was making me extremely sluggish. I have also had chronic back pain for the past 7 years and my doctor wanted to switch me to Cymbalta. Well, the transition/withdrawal has been terrible. A lot if crying and panicking for no reason, crawling skin, etc. I took one Vistaril, and found it very helpful.  My Dr. has prescribed Vistaril 25-50 mg every 6 hours as needed. Has been a God send to help my anxiety during this transition. It also has been very helpful for my sons anxiety as well."


"I have been taking vyvanese for about 21 months. I have been taking 30 mg and will not up it. I am 63 and sought help after reading some blogs about older adults taking this to help focus and have more energy. I have never really taken any medication my whole life. I take it mainly on work days and if off or on vacation I generally don't take it. On this blog it sounds like a lot users have other issues. Anyways this medication has worked wonders for me, makes me more sociable, happy and able to continue concentrate. I work as an engineer. I follow my doctors recommendation in taking it first thing in the morning with food. It generally wears off about 4-5 pm, no sleep problem. I highly recommend for older adults but keep dose low."


"I was in a horrid motorcycle accident and ended up having to take almost 8 10mg Norco a day to feel good/normal. I went to a doctor who told me the Norcos were causing the pain now and I needed to get off. Skeptical but hopeful I tried the doc's plan. First 3 days I was on Subutex which I started as soon as my withdrawals started and it took 2 pills before my withdrawals stopped after about 10 minutes. I continued on that dose for 2 more days and then started Suboxone strips and after about 6 months my doc switched me to Zubsolv. I cut down Zubsolv, as tolerable, from 2 pills a day to a quarter pill then quit. 4 days later I think I'm feeling a lot better but I still need more time to normalize. Hope this helps!"


"My doctor prescribed Pristiq 6 months ago for major depressive disorder with anxiety. I have been on several different antidepressants but this one took the longest to work. It took 6 weeks. I was nauseated for the first month. It finally started working and I felt less depressed but lately I am very moody and irritable. Sometimes all I want to do is stay in bed and at other times I'm up all night (like now - it's 3:55am). Can't take this any more. Good luck."


"I have been battling with hives on and off for almost 15 years. I went to see my local allergist and he said if antihistamines are not working, change your lifestyle such as diet, hair products etc. I gave hope and one day I started looking again as my hives were out of control. Got a second opinion from another allergist and he put me on Xolair. I have received my first shot last week and I haven't had any hives since then. My face is clear and knock on wood hope it stays this way. Such a relief. If you have tried everything and nothing has worked which was my situation, give xolair a shot. Its expensive if you don't have insurance but if you do have insurance, I would suggest giving a try."


"I have been taking 30mg of Vyvanse for one week now. It works great. The first day I could really feel the amphetamine and found it too strong and unpleasant but on day 2 I did not feel bad from it. It lasts long, probably 12-14 hours and is very smooth. The crash is relatively mild.
Previously I have been on dexamphetamine IR 3x10mg/day for one month which worked really well, but I wanted something that is sustained released. Before that I was on Ritalin IR and LA for over 15 years. The Methylphenidate just did not work as well as it used to and I found the side effects more and more unpleasant.
I can really recommend Vyvanse so far. I am really calm from it and can focus very well on tasks. It also has less cardiac side effects than others."


"This is a life saver for me and I have tried just about every type of Opioid out there. Sweating was the only issue but that went away after my first week of taking the medication. I would highly recommend it to any one with chronic pain."


"I quit smoking using the patch and was smoke free for almost 12 years - I picked one up under an extreme amount of stress and eventually worked my way up to a pack a day - I was able to quit for a while with Chantix.. but I found after I stopping Chantix, I wasn't able to fight the urges and smoked again. In the past I would stop taking Chantix after I found out I was forgetting to take it and figured I was all set. Today is day 28 of taking Chantix again - 21 days smoke free.
I found right away that I had to eat prior to taking Chantix to avoid stomach issues. The vivid dreams I am experiencing are 'awesome' yes, I am pretty odd...but I love to read horror books and and nightmares are a bonus to me."


"When I was a teenager I suffered from terrible acne and scars.  I was put on Accutane and while I was quite moody, it was totally worth it because when I was done my skin was flawless.  I was never happier.  My skin stayed this way for years until my doctor informed me that the hormone changes during pregnancy were probably the cause for my acne resurfacing.  My birth control was helping. It wasn't until I got a blood clot in my chest and was told I could never take birth control again that it got worse.  I never realized how much the birth control was helping.  My skin got so bad I never wanted to leave the house.  I am going back on Accutane in a few days and praying I get the same results I did 15 years ago."


"I have been suffering from Post Concussion Syndrome for 10 months. I was a prisoner in my own house and lived like I was 80 and I am only 43. I had to stop working, driving and going anywhere that I had to stand or walk. Last week, I went to a new Neurosurgeon and he prescribed Fioricet. I take 2 tablets every 4 hours, but as soon as it gets close to that 4 hr mark the pain comes right back. Luckily, it only takes about 15-20 mins before it kicks in. I called my Dr today and said I love this medicine. I finally feel like I am claiming my life back again. My only worry is that I am going to have to stay on this medicine for the rest of my life. "


"Love this pill. All birth control pills cause side effects but this one is the best for me. A nice plus was fuller breasts."


"I have been dealing with acne for a little over a year now. When I was 19 I randomly started to break out worse than I ever had my whole life. I think it was a combination of changing hormones and stress that caused it. Bottom line: I was desperate to return to the normal complexion I had growing up. I tried many different ways of treating it, but when I went on minocycline my face cleared up within 3 days. Yes, it had gotten slightly better with the birth control, so I don't know how well this will treat severe acne, but it definitely treated my close-to-severe acne. Your acne might need to be treated on the inside as well as the outside."


"I got the nexplanon about 6 months ago. My doctor warned me about irregular periods  but I didn't think it would be a big deal. My insertion went well, I had minimal pain and only a little mark. My side effects were a little weird at first but normalized. Everything was great first couple months. What I don't like is my weight gain, and my period was just too irregular. I feel like I have always had a healthy menstrual and the flow is completely off, sometimes it's 4 days  and right now it's been 2 weeks and is getting heavier. I'm hoping to have it removed within a couple of months and try something that will give me consistency."


"I had the Implanon inserted in August 2011. I like that I cannot get pregnant, my mood swings are just a little acting up and my eating habits are just the same. I've gained just a little bit of weight, but nothing the gym can help with. The only irritating thing I have going on right is that I've been bleeding since it was inserted. It's not heavy but light bleeding where it last for about a week. No cramping no crazy mood swings, like my doctor said everybody is different. You may bleed often or not bleed at all."


"I have seasonal allergy since the age of 11, and have tried everthing on the market. Only Periactin has helped."


"On Day 1.  Felt a little out of it but some how relaxed.  I've yawned most of the day and woke up promptly after 8 hours of sleep.  Glad I will be able to make it to work on time.  A little ringing in the ears.  Otherwise so far so good.  I've been afraid of SSRIs for sometime now.  Had a manic spell with Effexor (SNRI) a few years back.  Doc ramped me up on Lamictal first just in case.  Doxepin to sleep as needed."


"Woke up the other morning in tears not able to breathe. I did two breathing treatments and still very little relief. Went to ER and was prescribed this and I kid you not by the next morning after taking the 6, I felt 100% better. I am choking on a lot of mucus but I guess that's because it's being broken up now. This is the greatest medication I have taken in a while. It truly worked wonders. My hands are very itchy but I don't even care! I can breathe!!"


"Hey ladies I know what u going through I've been on my period since July 16th and here it September 8th. I will not be get my second shot in couple days. If I knew it make u bleed this long I would never got it in the first place"


"I don't care what most say, this is the best pain reliever I have ever had for my chronic pain. No other medicine works like this does. Only problems I ever had with it was the one time I ran out a day early and I had some withdrawals so yes it will give you withdrawals but if you are taking the right amount and doing what you are supposed to, and have a good doctor, that won't be a problem. This is a great drug for people that follow directions and are in severe pain.  After a year or so, you will get too used to it, that's when you go on something else for a week or bare the pain and take ibuprofen and then when the week is up it will work again.  That's how great this drug is, it works again in a few days!"


"Medicaid covers this! I'm ending week 3 on Viibryd - 2 weeks on 10mg, finishing 1st week on 20mg.
Had lots of tummy trouble after 1st dose (diarrhea, slight nausea, lots of bloating & gas), but it has lessened, but not good yet.
I take it with lunch. (Also on Synthroid - empty stomach in morning, Wellbutrin -450/day x 10  yrs)
Main other side effects: a bit more anxiety, electric-zappy/restless legs in the evening (getting better), other muscle twitches at first, trouble getting to sleep (worse after dosing up to 20mg). I do feel a little more energy and a little more positive. Not interested in food during the day after taking Viibryd, mostly due to upset tummy.  I get HUGE cravings for sweets in the evening (must be after it wears off)."


Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure

"5 years"


"In my opinion this drug is a straight up enabler and the reason I say that is because it allows people to not feel pain from withdrawal. Its kinda like when you burn your self you learn to stay away from fire.  Long time use of this drug is very stupid I personally think it's bad on your body and the withdrawal is 2 to 3 weeks which really sucks. You don't want to be bound to something so when you come off of suboxone the cravings for opiates come back.  In my opinion when you decide to quit using opiates do it with no drugs that trick your brain into thinking your on opiates, then you learn how to deal with your addiction while your sober. That way you will know how to beat it. Drs that prescribe this for a long time are all in it for the money sorry"


"I went from having horrific painsomnia and feeling like a zombie 24/7 and being really agitated by noise and light to having a regular sleep pattern which for sure helped me deal with pain and stress.

I'm only up to 30mg a day and I've found coupled with pool therapy this treatment has been invaluable.

Only annoying thing is that I get really bad dry mouth (but means I'm drinking more water) and I've totally lost my sex drive."


"I am a 53 year old African American female.  My Dr. said that my heart rate resting was too fast, blood pressure was borderline and had mild left ventricle thickening.  He prescribed 2.5mg of Bystolic.  I always feel like I have a chlorine taste in my mouth, my breathing does not seem as deep and I have a strange sensation in my chest all of the time.  I feel more sluggish during exercise, but I have lost 16 pounds since on the medicines since October.  I am on a low fat diet and I walk 2 miles daily.  I think it is a good medicine; I just wish I didn't have to take any thing.  I'm just not the same."


"Wellbutrin worked very effectively in treating my depression. It lifted me out of a major depression I had been in for years. However, I am facing an issue because while Wellbutrin is great for treating my depression, the side effects are terrible. I am having excessive sweating all the time and extreme dry mouth. The dry mouth is causing bad breath and cavities. I am doing everything I can to combat the dry mouth and sweating with no avail. I was told the side effects will diminish over time but it has been over a year and the side effects aren't any better.

Does anyone know of effective ways to combat the side effects?"


"Started this almost 3 months ago.  My period has always been 5-6 days.  Last month my period was 10 days.  This month I'm on day 14 with no end in sight! This is a nightmare!"


"Don't do it!! I got the implant inserted in March of 2013 and I am going to wait until the 3 years is up to get it removed but it is the worst!! Sure, it does a great job of preventing a baby... but it makes you feel terrible all the time.  The past year on it has been the worst.  I didn't get a period until Novenmber of 2014 while on Nexplanon.  Then after that it has been hell.  This last month I bled all month but 4 days.  And when I say bleed I mean super plus tanpons being changed every hour and a half kind of bleeding.  Since about August I have these "pregnancy like symptoms" that just won't go away.  I have even thrown up.  I can not wait to get this little devil out of my my arm."


"The XR seams better than the traditional form used in the 80s that resulted in sodium depletion.  This form causes twitching, sporadic and  rapidly occurring tremors that make sleeping difficult, increased urination frequency, some minor dizziness at first, and possibly elevated skin sensitivity to sunlight."


"Have had some anxiety for the second time in my life. The first time I did well with Xanax as needed and also Ambien as needed. I got through the rough patch and didn't need anything anymore for almost 2 years now. Right now it's been slowly coming back due to some stress back in my life. So I went and they gave me Ambien, which I do well with and Buspirone. I took it (only 5mg) today at 2pm. 30 mins later I started feeling very off, like my anxiety was getting worse every minute. My heart started racing, I was sweating all the sudden and when I tried to sit down and drink some water, my hands were so shaky that I could barely drink it without spilling. I was TERRIFIED!!!

Went to the ER and my heart rate 204. Never take this horrific med!!"


"I took this for 5 months and loved it. It actually cleared up the acne I had before I started it and it kept me from getting pregnant. I started forgetting to take it so I switched to the Depo Provera shot. It has made me depressed, crazy, gain weight, no period, lactate, acne break outs, and no sex drive at all. Now my doctor even thinks I might have a tumor on my pituitary gland and will have to get an MRI to find out soon. So, I have definitely switched back to Sprintec, today actually and I hope all these side effects from Depo Provera go away."


"I've copped a dose of the shingles from the middle of my back wrapped around into my belly button on the right side. Doctors couldn't work out the problem because the rash took 5 days to appear. The pain was very uncomfortable. Pain killers weren't cutting the mustard. When the rash appeared the Doc put me straight onto lyrica 75mg once a day. Had the pill before bed then for the next 3 days had a migraine so intense that all i could think of is please wear off and give me the shingles pain back. So lyrica did stop the nerve pain but i developed side effects. Just not for every one."


"So far it seems to be correcting the toenail fungus. My foot doctor had a special insurance card for use only at Walgreens, which gets this medication (in the 4ml size) at no cost for a total of 10 bottles. Time will tell if it is completely clearing up or not. Only drawback is cost if your insurance does not cover it. Best way to apply, at least for me, is simply shake the bottle, brush side down, then rub across each toe nail as needed. I also use it before bedtime."


"I used this in the hospital after I had spine surgery. I used it with morphine, and it seemed to help a lot."


"I took this pill for just over two weeks. I had never been on the pill before - I always did the depo shot so this was a whole new experience at 36 years old! I was prepared for side effects and the first week of use I had some headaches, slight nausea and pretty strong cramping. The second week brought on crazy mood swings and that is actually what made me stop. I've been off the pill for 5 days now and slowly feel like I am myself again. I would have had no problem hanging in there with the other side effects, but I became someone I didn't like (or my husband and friends) for that last week on the pill. I had no patience for anyone or anything, I was angry at everything."


"I have had IBS all of my life and have tried many things and none of them did anything for my IBS.  I started taking it as my DR said it is a side benefit of this drug which was not intended for IBS.  It works very well.  I use to go to the bathroom 3-5 times a day with frequent diarrhea now I go just once or even every other day and no diarrhea or bloating.  I only use 25 mg as more gives me constipation."


"Read some negative about MoviPrep so was a little worried. However it turned out to be no problem for me. No matter what you take its not going to be fun. First container I drank the taste was okay but the second one it got a little worse. Used apple juice to chase it. Just drink as fast as one can and get it over with. Cleaned me out without a whole lot of discomfort. Works as advertised. Cost was high. All done, but the day before of all liquid diet is no fun no matter what prep you do. Would recommend it."


"I had such horrible cramps after one use I could not even use Premarin vaginal again.  Two different doctors scoffed at my situation and as I have done my own research I have found out that this is very common.  It's time for doctors to start listening more and prescribing less!"


"I finally sought medical help for what I thought was a lifelong struggle with depression which ended up being more an anxiety disorder. I never thought I had anxiety- even though my mom and 2 sisters have anxiety disorders. I shut down, retreat, avoid, sleep- where they all become frantic. I thought I was have a heart attack one night (panic attack) and sought treatment a few weeks later. It's been about 4 months on lexapro and I realize for the first time I don't feel a general sense of dread. I actually answer the phone. I always thought it was just a funny quirk that I hated answering the phone but I now realize I was afraid. I'm on 20mg and went through really rough anxiety at the outset- stick with it!! It's worth it."


"I've been taking lamictal for over 15 years. I have to be on a high dose which does give me side effects. My memory is very bad and my balance is a little off. For as much as the memory thing bothers me I'd rather have that than the alternative which is crazy. I hadn't tried "everything" before I tried lamictal but I tried enough meds to know how they did not work like lamictal did. It didn't happen over night. I had to ramp up very slowly not just because of the physical but to see how my mind was. It took about a year to get to my therapeutic dose and it was worth it. Talk to your Dr about everything it does to you. Work together"


"I have been taking Percocet 10/650 3x a day for a few years now due to back and neck pain after a roof fall in the coal mines when I was 24, I'm 28 now. I lost my insurance, and had to go to a different doctor. Due to my age they don't want to give the Percocet's any more. When I was taking the Percocet's I had a normal day to day life, but now the pain is starting to come back.  Percocet helps me better than anything else I have ever taken. I give it a 10 out of 10."


"I've been on Cymbalta since 2002 and it's changed my life.  I haven't had a depressive episode since I've been on it.  My sex life is ruined, however.  A common side affect for these kinds of meds."


"I have been on diet pills off and on for more than 15 years Phentermine and Bontril. They have just lost there effectivess with my body from just prolonged use. So I found Belviq and saw that it is covered by my insurance my Doctor agreeded to try me on it 06/02/14. I weighed in at 260. 06/04/14 I checked my weight this morning because I just felt so much better and I'm weighing in at 255.2. It's so encouraging to see the scale go down instead of up. I know the first week or so of weightloss is usually water weight but I'm still encouraged..Will keep you posted of my progress my goal is to weight between 175-185 for my height and body structure that is what my doctor recommends."


"Works better with the diuretic hydrochlothiazide."


"Terrible experience with this medication. I'm 9 weeks pregnant and this medicine made my nausea 20x worse! The 3 days I took this medicine it was like I had a stomach virus, throwing up all day. Also still have a pounding headache that will not go away! Never again"


"Diagnosed bipolar late 30's, lithium threw me into a clinical depression.  Was not hospitalized as I tried tricyclic after tricyclic, with the awful side effects, weight gain and almost a zombie, sleeping all the time.

Researching I discovered MAOI Inhibitors, was put on Nardil.  Had only 15 min. medication checks every two weeks.  At the first I asked, still depressed, "Will I ever be motivated again?", so weary was I of this horrid depression.

At the second medication check, two weeks later, my depression had lifted!  It kept me out of depression, functioning, and as close to 'normal', "whatever that is", for decades.  It saved my life."


"I have been taking Ambien for more years than I can count due to insomnia and nightmares.  I have experienced the "sleep walking" activities, mostly repetitive conversations and eating which have been benign and harmless.  Fortunately, I have family that is up later than me so they keep me from doing anything too outrageous.  Sometimes I have a vague memory of my activities if my husband brings it to my attention, but if I am particularly stressed or anxious the side effects are amplified and my memory is gone.  As for morning grogginess, a shower usually perks me up."


"I have tried everything to help with my fibromyalgia pain.  I have tried Cymbalta and other anti-depressants as well as opiates like Tylenol with codeine and Vicodin. I have also tried muscle relaxants like Soma. All of these helped but I still had painful days. Lyrica gets rid of the pain. I have been on it for 2 months and it is a miracle drug. I have my life back and can be productive. Also controls painful flares. Haven't had a flare yet. Lyrica is great."


"I have PTSD as a result of the 1968 TET offensive.  It got much worse after I retired.  A good night's sleep became 2 hours of uninterrupted sleep.  VA had me on Prozac which did nothing for the sleep but helped in my awake hours.  Then I was given Trazadone 50 mg and told to split it in half 1 hour before bed.  I was also told not to increase the dose, but cutting in half again,may help.  I did this and now sleep the night getting 6 to 7 hours with only one short break.  Dreams are back after becoming all but nonexistant other than flashbacks.  My life is greatly improved."


"No side effects.  Blood pressure fairly well controlled on 5 mg of this only."


"This is by far the worst birth control I have ever experienced. I have been on the pill for 5 years and this was given to me as a filler between my annual exam (I normally have a different brand). I had no idea that brands can differ so much, and I thought nothing of it. Right away on this pill I became sick to my stomach and thought I had the flu. I had horrible gas and heartburn. My breast hurt horribly. I got horrible acne all over my chin! Then by the third week I started to feel mild cramping in my calf and sharp pains all over my body. This pill has inspired me to go off the pill in general. Horrible experience."


"After a bit of a rocky start, I must say I'm glad I made this choice. I got the insert after my first pregnancy in November 2016. As I stated it was rough at first. My period was nonexsistant, then it would last for up to 8 days, then it would be basically nothing, but I still had to wear a pad for some spotting. Now almost six months later I have none anymore. I haven't had any allergic reactions, weight gain, or mood changes. My sex drive if anything has definitely doubled. Over all I'm very happy so far."


"Initial BP 211/100 Dose taken 10mg amlodipine + 10mg Ramipril BP now 140/80 and dropping still after 3 weeks. Side effects lightheaded and tiredness but dissipated after a week or so. Noticeable Benefits for me are less anxiety, no sweating, a kind of calmness. More focused. less irritated. I do not care what they say...having a lower blood pressure does physically and mentally make you feel better."


"This has been a miracle! I went from avoiding everyone and everything even cleaning or talking to friends. I've started doing everything around the house, I've been able to stand up for myself. I'm happy every day. Gone are the I'm having a bad day, only drawback 1st 3 weeks I had to take it at bedtime because I was very nervous and jittery, that subsided, no problems with stomach have not lost any weight but I'm much more active. Like night and day difference. I'm so happy."


"Only drugs I find to be helpful from years of panic attacks were adivan and klonopin. I have been on many medications. I think you should start with Adivan and then be wean down to klonopin. I haven't found one antideprssant to stop panic attacks. I have been on many of them. Some of the medications they have listed here for this is unbelievable to me. They cause more harm then good. Many of them cause panic attacks."


"I took 2 of these at around 8, I fell asleep soon after.. I woke up all through the night with terrible cramps. Then at 2am I was stuck in the bathroom with diarrhea my stomach still hurts and I feel like I'm going to throw up. Never will I take this again. I have school in a few hours and I hope I'm good to go. >.<"


"I was on Rebif and it worked well for me. Ten years later I started having Multiple Sclerosis attacks about every 3 months. It was like my body had built up a tolerance for Rebif, so I started on Gilenya. In fact I would have rated it a ten. I unfortunately broke my foot and ankle. I ended up needing two surgeries. I had a MS attack after each surgery. I believe the attacks were brought on by such a trauma to my body. I am still taking Gilenya and have had no side affects or another attack."


"This medication is very activating without making me anxious. I take it for depression, but I also have general anxiety disorder, and OCD. I was a little worried about taking it at first because one of the side effects indicated that it could make anxiety worse, but I didn't have that problem at all. It definitely helps with depression and lifting my mood. It's not a "happy pill," but it is good with getting and keeping you going and not letting depression ruin you and keep you from doing what needs to be done and living your life."


"I'm on Day 10 with this medication and am already seeing significant improvements in my psoriasis! My doctor told me it may take a month or more to see any change so this is a pleasant surprise.
I had read about the side effects and was expecting the first while to be rough but man! I can't keep anything down and the diarrhea is unreal! I've found Aspirin helps the headaches, so those aren't so bad. I've lost 8 pounds since I started Otezla which is a bonus but I wouldn't say it's the best diet plan I've ever been on...
I'm hoping the side effects subside as my body gets used to the medication and I'm very hopeful to see more improvements in my psoriasis!"


"Been taking for 15 yrs. Started as antidepressant but also helps back pain and sleep."


"I am 24 and for years I have struggled with my weight. It wasn't super serious until I got in a relationship- I gained nearly 40kg in under a year. At my heaviest I was 116kg. I see a personal trainer, go to Zumba, and I thought I was eating well- nothing helped me shed the weight. I got tested for thyroid issues and PCOS- neither explained my inability to shed the Kgs.

I started this drug about 17 days ago. My starting weight was 106.7kg- I now weigh 100.4kg. It has completely changed how I view food, what I crave, and made me realise that whilst the foods I was previously eating were good foods, I was eating far too much because my body had forgotten how to recognise true hunger. I am so excited- it is so worth the money. 10/10!!!"


"Celexa has been a life-saver for me.  Ever since I was a child, I've had bad anxiety and depression, and I would have attacks where I would completely break down emotionally over something so silly, like a lost T.V remote.  I would talk to my mother about my anxiety, and she said it was something I just needed to get over.  Finally at age 23, I've confronted this problem medically, and Celexa has changed my life entirely.  I don't experience the depression I used to, my anxiety has decreased incredibly, and my attacks have almost disappeared. I don't feel a hovering weight on my shoulders anymore like I'm constantly letting people down, I'm just living my life like I'm supposed to."


"I was given Remeron for depression, although my diagnosis remains mood disorder, I was given Abilify as well because I have some psychotic symptoms and bipolar runs in the family. Remeron does not help with my sleep which is disappointing.  I still have trouble with my self-esteem but I have noticed improvements in my attitude. I can control anxiety much better and feel more relaxed going about my day. I have only been taking it for 3 weeks. I wish I felt better about myself but maybe medicines are not the help I need for that."


"I noticed a difference in the first week. It was a positive difference. And then about three weeks later i began to feel how i felt again, and I told my parents and i think that i need more than the 20 mg's that i'm on currently. But overall I think this drug works very well and you need to find the correct mg's for your body."


"Clobex for my skin. I can't say enough good things about this spray.  I say "spray" because the ointment did nothing.  The spray, for some reason is absolutely amazing.  One place on my knee where the P wasn't removable with a jackhammer, magically cleared up 99% of the area in less than 1 week.  My arms - my chest - EVERYTHING - it's gone.  My Psoriasis is gone.  I've gone through shampoos.

NOW - if I stop using the spray for a week or longer, the symptoms return - but until a cure is found for Psoriasis - this medication is hands-down, the absolute best there is."


"I have had my arm implant since July 5th 2012 and my experience are good and bad. Good things are I have not gotten pregnant. The bad things are I have not gotten my period ever since I mean it is good who wouldn't be happy about that more than 1 year without a period, the bad thing is I think all those things are retained in my body, also I have gained so much weight, I stand at 190 lbs. I have tried watching what I eat, no junk food and exercising, Zumba and nothing, not even one pound. I am overweight and it gets me depressed."


"I love it. I had gotten postpartum depression, it's helped me enjoy my baby the only side effect I have is takes longer to reach orgasm and little weight gain but not bad. "


"My PCP started me on Benicar 20mgs/12.5 HCTZ on November 30th. My blood pressure before I took the medication was 145/84, after that it's 135/83-138/85. So far the only side effect I've had is occasional facial flushing. I'll keep monitoring to see how it goes after a full three months on it."


"Nightmares turned into night terrors and then sleep paralysis. I was woke up one night by gritting my teeth and chewing on my own tongue for what may have been hours. Recovery took a week. Never slept past 3 hours. Be very cafeful, it could be dangerous"


"I used Yaz over a year. After a while I started to get random sudden pains in my arms and legs. Once my finger got clogged. I could even see blue spot under skin and my fingertip went white and numb. But luckily it went away. But the worst was my knees started to hurt a lot, doctors didn´t know why. I coulnd´t bend my knees or walk without pain. It lasted about two months. And then I assumed it was because of the pills. I quit Yaz and after some time pain was gone, also I haven´t had any random pain attack in my arms or legs. Quality of life improved dramatically. Haven´t had courage to use any birth control pill after that."


"I'm a 50 yr old female who is still menstruating.

I started this drug in the hospital and my cycle went from 3-5 days - up to 9 days then stopped.

This month- I am on day 15 of an incredibly heavy cycle. I wear TWO extra long overnight pads ( which should last 10 hours) and I go through them in less than 2 hours.

I started this drug after a mild stroke that seems to have been a by-product of A-fib . I didn't want Coumadin (aka Rat Poison) - and thought out of the 3 two-year old medicines left, this seemed to be the best for my active lifestyle.   It is not.

The bleeding is so heavy, I am exhausted. Pains in my feet adn ankles. Back pains, neck pains and Migraine like headaches on the opposite side of my stroke affected side. HELP!"


"I have been on qsymia seen 4/1/2015. I had tried everything to lose weight and was unable to do it. I love to cook and love to eat. We eat out a lot and have a lot of company. Up to this point I couldn't control portions. I ate a lot. Once I stated this drug
At 7.5 I started losing and controlling my portions. I joined weight watchers , expertise do  great deal and have lost 47 pounds. I have 3 more pounds to lose. I did see that I was losing my hair and it thinned a great deal. I also have trouble sleeping.  The good far out weighs the bad. When I had only 10 pounds to go I started taking it every other day. This has helped me with the hair loss .
I have been eating what I want more or less ."


"I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy when I was 17 and still in high school. That was about 14 years ago. Out of those 14 years, ten of them have been spent on Provigil. It has obviously worked for me. I take 200mg 3 x a day - One in the morning and two at lunchtime. I haven't had any side effects, other than not being ready for bed at night but that could be me just not wanting to go to bed. All in all Provigil keeps me awake and functioning. Oh, I do agree with everyone about the cost - it's not cheap."


"I'm just about to hit the 2 year mark on the shot. I get my shot regularly and never skip an appointment. I rarely see people talk about being on the shot for more than a few months. I chose this to help regulate my period and for birth control. I had awful, heavy periods before this. When I first started my period lessened and after the first year completely stopped. The only "con" is that I have gained weight since I started taking this. I'm wouldn't exactly blame this for it though, and so what if it's a few pounds. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who wants better control over their periods, and don't want to worry about pills or something being put inside them."


"I have had Implanon for about two and a half years now. When I first had the Implanon put in it hurt just a little and my arm was very tender for about five days. My first two years of having the Implanon in wasn't bad at all. I had normal periods that lasted four to six days a month. I never had weight gain I actually lost about 15 pounds. I had acne when I had the Implanon put in and it cleared my acne up. I do have breakouts once and a while. But I am in my last year and I hate it now. I have been bleeding for six months now. The bleeding will stop for about an hour then I will bleed again. This is my only problem with the Implanon. I would say try it because everyones body is different. If you don't like it you can always get it removed."


"I have chronic back pain (9 years plus), and had surgery. Been on all pain medicines through all that time. From Vicodin all the way up to Dilaudid and Fentanyl. Even though nothing is going to take away all the pain, I found that Dilaudid 8mg works the best. Most of the time about 80%."


"Novolog works very well and very fast (3-5) hours in lowering sugar levels but for those w/out insurance be wary Novolog is very expensive, espicially when you have to couple the insulin w/ another slow-acting, such as Lantus. Together these are very effective however."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"It worked, but it caused me to pass out.

I took this as instructed - 1 dose at 4pm and another at 8pm. My doctor's instructions were to drink 2 16 oz glasses of water/beverage or more after the 4pm dose, and that liquids could continue to be consumed after the second dose until Midnight. I drank some herbal tea.

Things went fine after the first dose, and it seemed gentle enough. I went to the restroom several times and things seemed to be moving along. I took the second dose and by 10pm thought I was done. I woke up at 12:30am with stomach cramps and a pounding headache. I had watery diarrhea and became very dizzy. I stood up and passed out, hitting my head."


"My experience with birth control in general is crappy. With depo and nexplanon I bled everyday for six months each, among many other side effects! They ruined my sex drive (so has Skyla). The IUD is my last shot.

I continued to bleed daily with no cramps for the first few months. My period are becoming more normal, but I'm experiencing much worse cramping than my periods before it! The pain has left me unable to work, and it comes and goes like contractions in childbirth do. I have to do breathing exercises to get through it because painkillers like ibuprofen do nothing!

The pain is like when I had it inserted. I was warned I may have "slight" cramping, when I had severe cramping for 17 straight hours! It only stopped when I went to sleep."


"I have had migraines with auras since puberty, and have tried every prescription migraine medication since then. I have had no success with any of the other classes of medications. I especially like Frova because I can take it when I get an aura, long before the migraine pain hits me."


"I used it morning and night for about 3 days and you can already tell a difference and my acne is clearing up. Unfortunately my skin is peeling, which forced me to get a moisturizer. Anyway it works for me."


"This medicine is very good. It really is effective. The side effects are tolerable. I would strongly recommend that the directions are followed by the patient."


"I was prescribed Quasense about 2 years ago for endometriosis and was very happy with it but after changing medical insurance it was no longer an option so I switched to Levora about 3 months ago.  My endometriosis symptoms are still at bay but I have gained weight and not pounds but I've just gotten flabby with an increased appetite. I feel lethargic and I'm not sure if it's the pill or the "weight gain" but my sex drive it at an all time low. So I guess here I go again into the sea of birth control meds. I refuse to gain weight and feel bad about myself. Of course all pills affect everyone differently so you might as well try it. Just wanted to share my own personal experience with someone who may have had a good reaction to Quasense."


"I have been on Sprintec for about 1 year and 8 months. I believe it has been horrible for me. My sex drive is down which effects my husband and I's relationship. I have had this constant moodiness &  roller coaster of emotions that I could not figure out where it was coming from until I started researching when it started and what could be causing it. My skin is clear, I don't have much weight gain nor have I had a baby, but side effects are too much for me. "


"Works really well, like Tussinex without the codeine. Tastes better than other cough medicines too. Non drowsy, but also didn't make me jittery so I could take it and sleep. Closest thing to Tussinex over the counter."


"I  am  male,  50 years old and recently diagnosed with ADHD.   Started taking Concerta almost 4 weeks ago, and  much like everyone else, started  at 18mg dosage and now  at 54mg.   I'm not really sure how Concerta has affected me in  my daily life yet,  accept  perhaps helping me getting into deep sleep and dream again.  there are number of symptoms that I like to share with you:

-     I wasn't much of a forgetful person to start with,  but now I  tend to forget things

-      definitely  low libido and ejaculation issue

-      lack of appetite

-       lost interest talking to people  specially woman/ mind you, I'm single

-        no problems sleeping, though I  also take   10mg  Cipralex"


"Stay away from this! Took 3 of these at 2:30pm yesterday, now I'm currently at 5:11 am, experiencing crucial stomach aches & nausea. Sitting on the toilet & puking in a baby potty. Worst feeling ever. Definitely throwing the bottle away. Think I'll be late for work this morning. Never again."


"I'm 23 and after trying every OTC medicine and seeing 3 doctors who told me to just drink more water, I finally got prescribed this medication. I felt one of my migraines coming on and decided to give it a try. 40 minutes went by and I realized my symptoms had completely vanished! I can't believe it, I'm just plain shocked. I didn't get any bad side effects and I'm just so happy I don't have to miss out on things or be a grump because of migraines!"


"I also take Klonopin for Bipolar and Panic Disorders."


"I began this medicine in October 2016 (age 62) and saw immediate results.  Having lost a sister to  Leukemia just 9 months prior to my own treatment I decided to begin with this fairly new FDA approved regimen for  line treatment.  The results were amazing, lymph nodes began shrinking immediately and with 6 weeks none were palpable!  Due to onset a-fib, my oncologist would like me to switch to a clinical trial that is using the next generation of the ibrutinib medication which is showing less side affects, particularly with a-fib.  The next generation of this drug is showing less side affects, particularly with a-fib so I am considering."


"Unsure of the best time to take this medicine.  Seems to work best for me in the morning."


"I don't know what I would do if the good lord hadn't guided me to my doctor. I couldn't function without them. They ease my back and shoulder pain enough for me to work but I can feel it if I'm pushing to hard. The people who invented this drug are a God send."


"My daughter has eczema, when using Elocon she stops scratching instantly. LOVE IT. Also I use pure Vaseline, also she bathes with Dove unscented sensitive soap and she rarely breakouts. Try it."


"Started getting some relief within 24 hrs of starting, which is considerably faster than the doc said. Still some hesitancy, but flow much better. No side effects. Hard to complain. Just do it! I suffered too long, might have done some damage had I gone much longer."


"I have taken every medicine out there for my acid reflux and I am so grateful to have found aciphex works well. I still have bad days but i've tried to skip days without taking my aciphex and can tell a huge difference."


"I have horrible hormonal acne and Bactrim has been the only systemic drug that has helped. Problem is I took it for years, randomly when needed.  After years of usage, oddly I became allergic to it.  I broke out in large red spots that were extremely sensitive.  It's a serious allergy. I have permanent dark bruises all over my body and it has been years since I've used it.  If you haven't tried Bactrim.  Try it. It will work for you."


"I recently used Prepopik for my first colonoscopy. I am 26 years old and in good health, it was scheduled due to family history. Prepopik was easy to take, I had a lighter day of eating the day before Prepopik started. On the day of preparation I was on a liquid diet all day and drank the most fluids I ever have. The Prepopik was easy to take, it just burned it a little. However, after my colonoscopy the doctor informed me that the Prepopik had not done a very good job cleaning me out. I need to go back in a year. It was recommended that next time to be on a soft diet 3-5 days beforehand (eggs, potato soup, protein) and to ask doctor about taking magnesium sulfate as a laxative the day before preparation. I will not be using Prepopik again."


"It was great. After two days I felt fine - I was groggy after the first dose, but then I was groggy before I took it so the grogginess could have just been the flu.  The only drawback is Tamiflu is very expensive and my insurance didn't cover it."


"I am on a lot of medication, but thanks to the previous comment, it may be the Pristiq that is causing my constant hot flashes!"


"Took for 1 month at 25 mg.  Worked well for the insomnia -weird dreams aside- but stopped due to 14 lbs weight gain and constant feeling of impending bowel motion."


"Several years ago I was Diagnosed with Crohn's disease and long story short got hooked on pain killers. Anyway I decided that I hated being dependent on the pills, mainly was just on Vicoden. I've been on Subutex for a few years now and have little to no side effects other than I get HOT very fast. I want to add something important. I used to take maybe 3-4 Vicodens 3 times a day. Sometimes a little bit more (like 1 or 2). I was so desperate for relief because I was in withdrawal and was told about Suboxone. "


"I'm currently on  Amlodipine 5mg tab- The first 72-96 hours on this medication were very rough-very severe headaches, palpitations, dizziness, etc.  After the 3rd day, the headaches subsided and by the 5th day they were gone.   BP had been elevated due to non-tolerance from previous med combo.  By the end of the 1st week BP was down into the 120s over 80s.  So far I have been using this med for just over one month without any major side effects other than slight water retention leading to slight swelling of hands and ankles. My weight has remained steady.

The med worked for me and I am glad as I had been trying so many different types of med to control BP that I was starting to lose hope."


"I've had panic disorder for 36 years, in addition to ptsd, and ocd. Clonazepam 1mg twice daily has enabled me to have some sort of life. Panic disorder reduces quality of life, and I more or less live in a bubble. However, integrated with CBT, I am finding that my "bubble" is expanding. I'm able to go out of the house, drive, and function throughout the day. After taking it for several years with success, my new psych wants me to discontinue it due to addictive properties. So, back to living in my bubble, I guess. Why do they create a useful medication, and then tell you that you can't take it any longer? Drs overprescribe, FDA cracks down, and those that benefit from it are left in the dirt."


"I switched birth control and my boyfriend last week told me he was able to feel the ring. He said it hurt him. I can't take the ring either. I have back pains and always feel lousy. Time to switch back to the pill. "


"I started taking 5 mg Cialis daily because of bothersome BPH during the day. (I did not have problems during the night.)  After only a couple of weeks, I was better, and in less than 2 months, BPH was not a problem.  I do have a somewhat stuffy nose occasionally, but this is minor. I consider myself fortunate to have seen BPH advertisements on television because the ads prompted me to ask my doctor about Cialis."


"Works miraculously on a cough.  Be careful of the side effects.  Makes me somewhat woosey and dizzy.  Use only when desperate for relief."


"I'm 56 healthy no other meds, been on proctoform for several year. Only 2 refills a year started out at $101 then $125 today it was $135 dollars insurance want cover it, shame on Blue Cross and Blue Shield. I don't use a full dose, it works pretty quick! If your not careful with the adapter you will waste a half dose. Last year my Gastrointernologist said everything looks good during my Colonoscopy, I received a 10 Year Certificate. Lol"


"I'm 37 and didn't always have issues with BP. I have been Norvasv 2.5.mg for about a month. It has made me worse. I have been to the ER twice because I feel lightheadedness. I feel like I am going to faint. I do not understand. I never had any issues until I started taking this medication. Has anybody else gone through this? Both hospitals couldn't find anything."


"Very effective to me. Considering, greatly suppressed seizure frequency and low interference from side effects."


"The medicine did exactly what it was supposed to do--erased my pain when I had a wisdom tooth extraction. There were side effects, but they were minimal. The medicine made me itchy, somewhat numb, and a little bit sleepy, but it was nothing that could not be dealt with easily."


"I have been on Contrave for almost 11 months now. I just hit the 100 lb weight loss mark a few days ago and am now at 103 lbs lost. As I've said before in these reviews it's been amazing for me. Low side effects and so much relief from my food ADDICTION. I didn't really know  that until this med let me take a step back from it and I could see exactly how all-consuming and crushing an addiction it was. I never had the nausea or headaches."