"Trying Accutane was one of the best decisions I ever made. I went through High School and even one year of college with lots of acne. I finally tried Accutane after using all of the things they sell on T.V, with zero results. The only side effects I have is dry skin, but that can be combated with chapstick and facial moisturizer. I just want to encourage anyone who has ever thought about trying Accutane, to go see your doctor and give it a try. "


"Great!! No one posts the good reviews so I thought I would shed some light!
This was awesome had it for a little over two weeks now and I have no issues.
After the initial insertion (which hurt but was a breeze, took 2 minutes tops)I had pretty painful cramps for about 12 hours after. I was fine the next day which some brown discharge and bloating for around a week.
1. This IUD does not cause acne, but it lacks estrogen like the pill or other forms of birth control that help with clearing up acne. So you may get more pimples than usual but its what you would normally have with out the pill.
2. It doesn't effect weight gain, any weight gain maybe an un related issue from the birth control."


"After taking my second Augmentin pill I had horrible nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. I ended up in the hospital for severe dehydration."


"I have been on Abilify on two separate occasions along with other medications to help with depression and bipolar. BOTH times was a disaster. This time I've tried to tough out the side effects (working on three months now) and I still can't deal with the way it makes me feel. I feel flat, tired, depressed, low motivation, worthless, hopeless. You name it. I see my doctor tomorrow And plan to demand stopping Abilify."


"So far Bupropion HCL XL 150 mg is working good.  I was heartbroken after a break up with a friend. I felt stuck and my emotions were ranging from extreme sadness to intense anger. It seemed to me that 8 months of these emotions after a toxic relationship were too long. I don't think a drug is a cure for personality issues but I wanted to experience more joy during my days.  I can say that the first 14 days on Wellbutrin my emotions became more erratic. I even had 2 days where I was alone and started crying over my ex. It was the first and only times I cried. I then found in the last week my mood has seemed to lift finally. I might feel some sadness and some anger but the cycles end. I seem to have more energy and my outlook is improving."


"I recently started getting anxiety. It started very slow and began to get worse. I went to hospital very anxious one day. They did all test and as I already knew found nothing. I asked for something to calm me down. They gave me 1.0mg Ativan IV. The minute the nurse pulled the needle out I was ready to go home as if nothing happen. Slept like a baby that night .I was good for like 4 days until I started to feel anxious again. I just started Zoloft today which takes some 1 or 2 weeks to work and Ativan for in case I get another attack before Zoloft kicks in. For me Ativan has been great."


"This product works very well for me.  I suffer bad headaches brought on by TMJ syndrome.  Most times, I am completely pain free within 2 hours after taking a single dose.  I have never had to take a second dose."


"It is magic"


"Worthless: I haven't had the side effects listed, but neither have I come close to stop coughing. Gargling with Listerene and letting the fumes coat my throat is just as effective, and a lot cheaper: and without fear of side effects."


"I took this medicine for coughing at night and had a very negative reaction to it.  I seemed to have all of the classic signs of a heart attack - pain in the chest and back - it felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. Heart rate went down very low and blood pressure was low and then high.  "


"If you read the other reviews, they are all correct in saying you must NEVER stop taking this medication suddenly.  Coming off this medicine was one of the most difficult things. You must do it very slowly and possibly add some other medications to ease the side effects.  It's so important to have a good doctor to guide you. "


"I had cystic nodular acne on my face, back, and chest. I've tried every acne medication under the sun!! Accutane worked great and i could tell a difference within a month of using it. It's been 3 years since I took it and I'm still all clear. I would recommend Accutane to anyone with acne."


"I had Kyleena inserted today, just 8 hours ago. This was the first IUD I've ever had, and I have never been on other birth controls (other than condoms). I've never given birth.  I never really had period cramping, so I knew going in that this could be painful. The LPN sounded my uterus, which brought on like 2 mild cramps. Next she told me to take a deep breath in and cough. I panicked and asked "when do I cough?" and at that time she inserted the device. I had maybe 3 or 4 sharpish cramps, but it was not the unbearable pain others have described it as. I had some cramps throughout the day, but mainly in my back. Overall, I would rate today's pain as a 3/10."


"Started taking this a week ago for moderate depression and anxiety. I've been on Zoloft and Paxil before but the Zoloft made me exhausted and the Paxil made me gain weight and missing doses caused "brain zaps" like mini electric bolts. I felt better the very first day, and I knew the exact moment it came on. Even a coworker noticed my smile was like nothing before. Every day thereafter my mood has been amazing.  My doctor told me to start with 10mg, and then 20mg after a week but I jumped right into the 20mg because I know my tolerance for medicines. I still have some social anxiety so he may bump me to 30mg next visit but right now even at this dosage I feel like life is worth living and is manageable."


"I had unprotected sex on the 30th of August. I took the Plan B 1 step two hours later. About 3 hours after taking it I was getting a lot of discharge it wasn't brown but there was a lot of it but I was also 2 days before my ovulation (says my cycle tracker) and got horribly sick about 4 hours after when I first took it (which I took on an empty stomach). I was throwing up felt like like my head was in a bubble and then the migraine started. This lasted most the night and I felt lethargic the next day. I had a lot to write but this won't let me. Didn't get effects till 2 weeks later. Sore boobs and bleeding (light bleeding). It's September 19th it worked for me. Please don't freak yourself out! It works! Don't Worry!"


"Was diagnosed as a child with ADD Inattentive. Doctors didn't see the need for drug therapy.  Throughout middle and high school I struggled, and struggled, and struggled.  Couldn't pay attention to any of the material, always looking out the windows,tapping pencils, passing notes. This contined through my first go at college, which I experienced the same set of problems. 10 years after...I had ENOUGH. I found a great Psychiatrist that held my belief that I really had a neurotransmitter imbalance and my life wasnt running at even 70%  After trying a small galaxy of stimulant prescriptions, Concerta changed my life. Straight A student,  i have the drive, focus, willpower and clarity to get stuff done. My confidence level is at "God" level."


"This medication along with other antipsychotics are horrendous! I had severe pulsating throughout my whole body and have had a constant painful headache for 4 months straight now! They've lowered the dose from 100mg to 75mg and the pain is still bad so next month are lowering it to 50mg and the Dr is very reluctant to blame the drug!which is crazy as we did MRI scan and everything and the drug company leaflet explains headache is a very common side effect!!My experience is terrible would not recommend these drugs to anyone ,"


"3 month update on Trulicity.  When I started my A1C was at 8 in January. I did have some aches, nasuea, heartburn and headaches.  At the end of the three months I've lost ten pounds my A1C dropped to 6.  From reading other people's experiences and results I realize that everyone's body and results are different. I wish my A1C was lower but, I will definitely take it.  As of right now I have no longer had nasuea or heartburn. I will continue to work on my diet and make better choices and hopefully next time my A1C will be at a comfortable level."


"I'd say that Ponstel was god's gift to me for treating my migraines in long term.Very good!"


"I had been taking Provigil for the past 4 yrs. Two years ago I was in a car accident and have been suffering back pain, which would not even subside with percoset. After reading some reviews I learned lower back pain is a side effect from Provigil. I was taking 400 milligrams daily into separate 200 milligram doses while working graveyard shift. Provigil has worked great however I just switched to Nuvigil today in hopes that my back pain will go away."


"Ive been taking Epuris (common canadian brand of isotretinoin) for almost 4 weeks so not that long on 40mg (highest dose). I had bad pimples that were sore and inflammed scince i was about 13. throughout my 11th year of school i started to develop cystic acne that spread across my cheeks and jawline that grew to the size of a toonie. Scince starting Epuris my lips and face have been extremely dry. I have joked about getting a free bowl of corn flakes every morning (sorry for the imagery) because skin would flake and peel off in big patches. My cysts got way worse when i started and im yet to see progress. Really hope this medication picks up because school starts in under 2 weeks and i hate the way i look and hate being seen. ;) *help*"


"Invega 9 mg is perfect."


"I am 46 & diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 4 months ago after 1.5 years of unexplained pain, muscle fatigue, exhaustion, etc. The last flare up was so severe I was unable to walk because leg muscles trembling, forearms felt like they were on fire with thousands of needles or bees stinging. I was dropping things. I was very confused and unable to even read an email on my computer.  We started with a low dose and am now at 60 mg at bedtime. Along with Tramadol during the day and Flexeril for severe flare ups, as well as moderate exercise, no chocolate, and adequate sleep, I am doing so well.  Very few side effects.  I am working full time, can wear high heels again & stay awake past 7:00 pm now as well as resuming doing normal household chores."


"Before being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, I was on this antidepressant, along with Zoloft.  It gave me manic symptoms, so beware for those who may have undiagnosed Bipolar.  Plus, on 300 mg, I felt terrible, as if I was sped up.  Physically, it made my heart race and caused agitation.   Lowering the dose to 150 mg was better physically (before being diagnosed by Bipolar, but then I was taken off of it completely).  Whether on 150mg or 300 mg, I noticed insomnia.  I have also heard other people say this who aren't Bipolar, although I'm sure for some, this works wonders."


"I'm a 18 year old female and I started taking 80mg strattera for ADD and honestly didn't see much to any improvement, I couldn't focus any better than I could before . I became so unmotivated I didn't even want to get out of bed anymore. It calmed me down defiantly and relieved my anxiety 100% but it made me so 'for lack of a better word' depressed. And when I would forget to take it or couldn't get to the pharmacy to refill the prescription for a couple days I would get these massive headaches that hurt so bad I could've cried. Overall I think it just didn't work for me"


"I've had chronic constipation ALL my life, and I am in my 60's now. I have tried it All! I've practically lived on taking enemas every 4 to 5 days, which worked most if the time. I haven't had a "normal" BM on my own in over 5 years. It just sits there, and won't come out. I was prescribed 24 mg Amitiza a month ago. I took one at 8am. I had a great BM at 10am. It only took 2 hours to work! But it was not formed. It was almost like slight diarrhea. It felt like such a big relief to get all of that toxic poison out! The drawback, I had a lot of nausea all day, and bouts of diarrhea 3 or 4 times later. I also felt bloated for a couple of hours, which was a bit uncomfortable. So at this point, I'm a little nervous to take another one.."


"I had implant for a full three years from 2013-2015. During the second year, I was diagnosed with depression and severe panic attacks, I seriously believe it was caused my my Implanon hormones. I got it removed after 3 years of guessing what was wrong with me. Now I have Nexplanon, I had it inserted September 15th 2015. It is currently December 2015. I've gained over 5 pound and conitnue to gain weight. I'm 5ft and (was) 100 pounds. I DO NOT GAIN WEIGHT. I am having my Nexplanon removed Jan. Also, I have severe acne due to this drug. So to wrap up all symptoms I have since I got this drug, nausea weight gain acne depression anxiety followed by severe panic attacks. I'm not pregnant but I am sure not happy."


"I had liletta placed in February 2016. It was very painful. Heavy bleeding for two straight months . then my period became lighter and regular. Its is now October 2016. 8 months after having it placed I found out I was 6 weeks pregnant with the iud still in place. I got the iud removed right away."


"I suffer from ibs-c & a sluggish colon. I have had periods of time where I could not go for 4 weeks. I tried miralax, metamucil, benefiber, rx colonoscopy preps, stool softeners, etc. I could not find any regularity. Recently, I thought I had regulated after changing meds(I was going 2-3 times per day almost every day), but after a CT scan for another GI ailment it showed I was constipated in two areas. I tried the cherry mixed w/juice warm & it made me nauseated could not finish full dose  It took about 12 hrs to work, but needed To do again. I refrigerated the lemon flavor mixed with cold juice & was less nauseated. Took 5 hrs. Need time to allow to finish, wipes a&d."


"Never take this drug. I am a healthy individual that had a bad experience with this drug.  I Received one shot because I had the flu. 1 week later I had burning pains running all through my body. They gave me a shot in my butt and its still sore 2 sweeks later. I had trouble sleeping, couldn't breath at night and thought I was going crazy. My resting heart rate went from 49-58 beats a minute. I don't know what this drug does to the body but its not good. You have mood swings from anger, confusion, weakness, coordination etc..... Please ask the doctor what they are giving you before they inject you. It could do more harm than good later."


"New dose, one pill took it at noon, bowel motion by 1:30 at 5pm started drinking solution every 10 minutes. Choose the cherry flavor, tasted like thick flavored water. I am glad it was cold, did not taste as bad as I anticipated. Biggest thing was drinking it, gone fast and doing it again and again - 20 minutes into it I went to my throne had to in between drinking the solution after every other glass (at least I was able to discard some and have room for more that way I was more comfortable. Was so happy when 6:10 came and I finished - by 8:30pm I went to bed and had a great nights sleep. Woke around 4:30pm for another visit to my throne did go back to bed and test went well."


"Paxil is making me calmer, but not lessening depression. However, I only have been on it one week. I will give it more time. Side effects are fatigue, weight gain, and headache. I feel that this drug would be best for someone with aggression. I also take 1 mg Klonopin which is also sedating. Paxil and alcohol don't mix well."


"I had been on Celexa for 2 years which caused weight gain, low motivation, sleepiness, and my anxiety came back full strength. Now 1 week on Prozac and I feel like myself again. High energy, good appetite, alert, no anxiety-basically I feel great! I was drinking 5 alcoholic beverages a day now I am not interested in drinking more than 2 a day.
I am over 45 and my vision was beginning to slip when reading items close up. ever since I started Prozac my vision has improved and I can see things less than 6 inches from my face. Not sure why that happened but it did.
Give it a try-you will get your life back."


"I had a very strange episode of a serious neck cramp. I was still able to move it, but if I did, I would get a constant dull to sharp pain. In fact, I could only sit in one particular position in order to subside the pain. I took some Skelaxin and a small dose of Hydrocodone. It was without a doubt the best way to get rid of that pain. After about 45 minutes of taking it, I was feeling 90% without sleepiness or 'weirdness.' Highly recommended."


"I have had trigeminal neuralgia since early 2009. I initially tried Tegratol but was unfortunately allergic to it (anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome). Thankfully I was eventually given Neurontin. I am currently on 1200mg three times daily and it is working in conjunction with paracetamol. It has given me respite from the pain and hopefully will continue to do so until I have my operation in late May 2010."


"I have had great success with Zoloft after only taking it for 1 week. I suffer from OCD and mainly intrusive and compulsive thoughts....I dealt with them for a long time (I'm only 18) but I'm feeling the effects of Zoloft and already it's great. I had side effects after the 1st pill (upset stomach, headache) but that was only for 24 hours after that and still to this day the only side effects I'm having is excessive yawning and a weird jaw feeling, which feels kinda cool."


"Using for 5 months and the results are amazing. I forgot the past with the psoriasis ,I was just afraid to be sick ."


"I told myself if the pill worked for me I would write a review to settle someone else's worries. I am 19 years old and my boyfriend and I were having unprotected sex, he did not ejaculate in me but I took the pill just in case. A week later me and my boyfriend had sex with a condom and it completely broke and he ejaculated in me while I was ovulating. I took the pill twice within two weeks and I freaked out until I got my period. I wasn't eating or sleeping or doing well in college, then my period came right on schedule. To any girls reading this who are losing their mind, relax. The pill was created and works for a reason."


"Best cold sore treatment ever! About as close to a cure as you get!"


"This medicine has made my periods a lot better.  They are no longer irregular so I can definitely time them accurately and I am never surprised.  However,  I do get really bad mood swings,  I am very irritable at times.  I have definitely gained a lot of weight since I started. My breasts size fluctuate and my nipples are tender majority of the time.  Besides those things, I am very satisfied with this medication."


"I only wish the shot lasted the whole 7 days, I find I start hurting again after day 5 of having my shot."


"I've had migraines my entire life. From when I was 4 years old. They got really bad when I was about 11. They became daily. They absolutely controlled my life. When I found this medication it saved me. I went from having them daily to having them on average 5 times a month. That might seem like a lot, but it's incredibly good for me. Sometimes, as low as twice a month. I've been on this medication now for years. It gave me my life back. The main symptom for me is exhaustion. I feel so tired all the time, especially during the early afternoon. Also blurry vision and occasionally heartburn (when I don't drink enough water in the day.) I'll take these side effects instead of being in horrible pain every day! This medication helped me a LOT."


"I have insomnia and I take Xanax for anxiety and I needed a different med so I wouldn't keep using my Xanax for sleep so I was given this and it works great I woke up In the middle of the night tho and fell back asleep in a few hours and it felt like I had a full nights rest and there wasn't a really high feeing when I woke up like ill someone's have with Xanax only a slight one before I went to sleep"


"I tried to go off this drug after undergoing TMS treatment, but I could not. It is as addictive as heroin. I needed to go onto Wellbutrin and Prozac to bridge over and taper off the Viibryd over a period of several weeks and the withdrawal syptoms were awful."


"I had Botox 7 months ago and I'm just now able to pee just a little so still need to self cath.  Botox was the worst thing I could have done because it did nothing for my pain nor my frequency.  I had no problem peeing before Botox!"


"I've been on "Gabi" for about 10 years, I'm 52 years old.  It was miraculous that my RLS calmed down and became non existant.  My Rx is is 2x300 mgs at dinner and the same dose before bed (1200 mgs total)  These last few months I've been experiencing break through events.  After reading many comments on here I may look at bumping my dose up to 900 mgs before bed and 300 at night.  Has anyone here tried to do this and if so did you find it helpful."


"I took this for a bacterial infection. I developed sores and blister on the hands, burning, itching all under the skin. I stopped taking it after the 2nd dose. Its day 2 and I am developing blisters in my mouth. My eyelids are swollen and itchy and my lips look like I had botox injections. I can barely swallow."


"I have had severe migraines & chronic pain daily ever since I was attacked & stabbed with a 9" butcher knife 8 and a half years ago. It resulted in a myriad of chronic issues & severe pain. I have been put on a variety of different pain medicines since I started seeing a pain specialist. Oxycontin & Oxycocet (Percocet) did little to nothing to ease the pain. Demerol helped with the pain, but my tolerance grew too quickly. I've been prescribed 8mg of Dilaudid to take as needed & it's the first medicine to help me feel not completely useless because of my pain and to remain helpful. I'm also on other medicines for other issues and it interacts fine and actually also helps when combined with my other medicines with those same issues which other medicines had not helped with in the past. "


"For me, Nexplanon is perfect. I've had it for almost seven months now. I haven't had any side effects besides last two months. No periods until about when the two past months came up. Spotting every now and then for one month, then every other week its like a heavy period for the second month. I feel fine though, no cramps or anything, but for some reason I keep losing weight but that might not be the implant. All around, I love it and would recommend it."


"started on  nuvigil for symptoms of anxiety and excessive daytime sleepiness. Started taking nuvigil in November. My first symptoms was excessive salivation, my stomach would get upset, felt nauseated. I felt like I had a dry lump in my throat continuously. It affected my normal swallowing of saliva but I had no trouble swallowing water or food. Lost 33 lbs in 4-5 months. Then my mouth ,lips and tongue started burning. I stopped taking nuvigil in March. The mouth burning has subsided some.I still feel nauseated at times. Taking tums and omeprazol for my stomach symptoms.Last Dr. Visit my omeprazol was doubled also put on Zantac. Had An EGD. All came out normal. It's been 8 months and my nausea and burning mouth continue."


"Asacol did not work well for me. It was no different from generic. I switched to this from Lialda to save money but it didn't work and I had to switch back."


"It's not "short-acting" - I couldn't move for 48 hours."


"I started taking Tri Nessa in November and this is by far THE WORST PILL ever. During the first and second month of taking this pill I was super naseous and I experienced terrible ovulation pain if I did not take my pill at the exact time everyday. Currently, I have horrible mood swings, depression, and my skin is breaking out like crazy. The only thing this pill didn't do was gain weight. Going to my doctor next week to change my bc plan."


"For some reason this was the very first med my dr. RX'd me for hypertension at a dosage of 0.1mg twice a day..It lowered my BP but not by much so he increased it to 0.2mg twice per day. Bp still high and he AGAIN increased to 0.2 3 x a day. It lowered my BP very little but mostly it just made me groggy and gave me dry mouth. He finally added metoporol xr and my bp is getting better. However, the clonodine does come in handy for other things like opiate withdrawal, sleep and headache prevention."


"This medicine works very well for me where others did not. The only reason for the 6 out of 10 is the price."


"I've had this in my arm for a year. I've bled for a year straight non stop. I recently stopped bleeding last week! This is not for skinny girls you will lose a lot of blood! I'm getting this removed next week!"


"My son was diagnosed with Autism, however he has symptoms of ADHD but is not. The ADHD meds. just made things worse for him so the Dr. gave me Strattera to try 10mg and it helped, I kept wondering why he could take this but not other ADHD meds. his pediatrician told me it is an antidepressant that was discovered to have a calming effect, and if it makes him tired take it at bedtime. It is very expensive but helps we have not been able to increase the dose, but kids on the spectrum are difficult to medicate."


"I was so afraid to go on birth control, because I always heard about weight gain and acne. I recently got on it just because I'm intimate with my boyfriend and wanted to be extremely safe and I must say sprintec is amazing. The only issue I had that really got to me was I was on my period the first month for two weeks it made me really sick because the amount of blood I lost but I took it easy. I get the occasional break out before my period which is completely normal. Other than that my skin is seriously so clear! I get the same symptoms before my period, sore breasts, acne and occasional cravings. But surprisingly this makes me not want to eat and I've actually lost weight. Lastly, there's been no pregnancy scares or babies on the way. "


"I was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and started on Copaxone within a month. I chose Copaxone because it's a subcutaneous (tiny needle) rather than in the muscle injection and no flu like symptoms. During these 10 years, I have had only one flare-up. When I first started on the drug I had painful site reactions that lasted about an hour. After a couple of months these got less severe and soon became very mild and currently I have no injection site discomfort. I don't have much body fat and I suspect I was accidentally injecting into muscle tissue, which I understand can cause burning pain. Teva's Shared Solutions is a great and caring resource. Thanks Teva!"


"My neurologist prescribed Zomig for my migraines (45 years) in November 2011. Within 1 hour  my migraine vanished with no residual effects. The only side effect I have is increased urination 2 to 3 hours after a dose. I also take Cymbalta, but it hasn't caused a problem."


"Hello. I thought it was important to wait before sharing my experience until I reached the 4 months mark since the recommended time frame to give your body time to adjust to the device is between 3 to 6 months. After 4 months my side effects have began improving with the amount of bleeding but not the length. See below my chart that I've been keeping track of. I got the device August. I started recording in October. August & September were the worst with extremely heavy bleeding. (My body was adjusting, then the heavy periods disappeared and became regular periods)
October - 5 days of spotting, 2 heavy periods, 1 light period. November - 4 days of spotting, 3 regular period, 1 light period. December - 5 days of spotting, 1 light period."


"Been sick for a month. Doc gave me two antibiotics. Finally was prescribed levofloxacin and am grateful as I am finally on the mend!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I am 62 and this was my 6th colonoscopy. I have to say this was the best prep so far. I had this done at 7 this morning. I took the prep at 4 pm yesterday and by 5 I was finished the 1st round. No cramping, no nausea. I paid attention to not eating raw fruits, vegetables and nuts 3 days prior.  At 9 pm I did the 2nd round. I was in bed by 11 and woke up once in the middle of the night one time .  The taste isn't great I found the cold water and a little lemon helped. It's a little pricey but worth it. Ask the Dr for a coupon. By the way I had nothing to eat all day yesterday and I think that worked for the better."


"I've been on this pill since summer 2007 (three years) for extreme menstrual cramps and bleeding (I spent roughly 16 hours passed out from pain for two days every month and bleed for 7-10 days straight. I used so many OTC pain killers that they all ceased to work for me).

My experiences with this pill:
-No weight gain noticed. Lost pre-pill weight by exercising.
-Little to no pain compared to before (1-2 pain pills for the worst two days for about every 3rd period)
-Little to no bleeding (I went from super heavy pads to the lightest pads on the market or just dark colored underwear on my heaviest days. Some months, I just don't bleed)
-No extra mood swings (and less mood swings during my period)
-Acne is the same (not better, not worse)"


"It works pretty well for me until it starts to wear off on the 5-7th day. I think there should be 5 patches given a month instead of 4 per 28 days. Or the manufacturer needs to improve the quality and lasting power of each patch.

I do have to admit without this medication, i would be unable to have a normal life. My pain level would be about an 8 on average without it, and thank goodness I was referred to my doctor by my orthopedic surgeon. I occasionally have a little itch under the patch when it gets wet. I hate that it is not more waterproof. I believe this is part of the reason they lose their strength. I do have Norco to supplement my pain relief, but if the patches would hold their potency, i wouldn't have to use the Norco."


"I've been taking Tenuate for 6 months. I'm very pleased with results, I've dropped 4 dress sizes and 30lbs.  One thing I've found to be the key to my success, is working out and making sure I eat enough calories. I only want to lose 17lbs more pounds and I'm keeping "the faith", that I will accomplish my goal."


"I've taken prednisone tapers on and off for chronic back pain and inflammation. Usually when I've reached a point when pain meds aren't working I give in to an injection and a steroid taper. Steroids weaken the immune system so if you're body is currently fighting an infection, that you may be unaware of, the infection can become full blown since your body can't fight it off.... and this happened to me. I ended up with shingles of the mouth. Excruciatingly painful. I am now prone to getting shingles if I'm not careful. I think prednisone is a gamble. Take if you have reached a point of not having too many other options. Try a higher dose of NSAIDs for a week if no reprieve then steroids. Best of luck."


"Took this almost 2 yrs ago after my 3rd laporoscopy due to endometriosis. It was AMAZING. Didn't have a single side effect from it. Took away all my cramps. The only reason I stopped taking it before was my insurance no longer covered it and I could not afford the copay. Started taking it again a little over a month ago. Now my breasts are HUGE and are always tender. And I've been getting cramps up to 2 weeks ahead of my period! Even with the endometriosis, cramps don't usually come til a few days before my period. The only saving grace was that my period was only 2 days long. I'm gonna try to continue taking them. I love that my period was only 2 days long but this time around out didn't help with my cramps at all."


"My neurologist recommended candesartan for my migraines.  I was already on Nortriptyline and getting good results.  The idea was that I could stop my high blood pressure medication and use a single drug to manage both.

Candesartan has worked extremely well.  It has reduced my migraines from 1-2 per week to 1-2 per month.  I found it works better than Nortriptyline for me.  Plus is also helps to control my high blood pressure.  The only problem I have are rebound headaches if I miss more than 1 dose.  It takes only 2 days before I'm hit with severe migraines if I stop."


"I've had reoccurring nausea for over a year now. The bouts of nausea, dry heaving and vomiting only bile would last for hours. Phenergan did nothing, but Zofran, within 5 min (usually) I'm cured. It does make you sleepy, but well worth a little tiredness. It is expensive without insurance."


"It was freaking horrible I have a mild case of acne used this horrible acne gel and it burned my entire face I don't even want to walk out my house! When I step into my car with the heat its an excruciating pain that won't go away I would never recommend this product to anyone! I'm a very beautiful woman and my self-esteem has dropped dramatically! I cry myself to sleep since using this, I can't believe they really sell this in stores!!!!
"


"I had a bad sinus infection and it worked great..."


"I am on Ciprofloxacin for 3 days along with Pyridium for a UTI. I have felt nauseous, heady, tired and have had increased anxiety since starting these Meds. Today I had dry heaves, nausea, drained feeling and a full blown panic attack. Will be calling my Dr. Tomorrow for a possible replacement. Going on vacaction on Thursday and don't want any of these side effects. UTI symptoms better but don't think it is cleared up fully. Scared."


"I got my Skylah inserted last night and I've had it for about 15 hours now and I have to say reading the comments about insertion really freaked me out but it definitely wasn't as bad as I had anticipated it to be. I mean don't get me wrong, it hurt, but the pain lasted probably about a minute IF that! Now as far as after goes, the cramping has been pretty gnarly since about 3 hours after the insertion took place. I'm really hoping it doesn't last too much longer but over all it seems like a small price to pay for not having to worry for 3 years!! I hope it gets better from here and works as well as it's supposed to!"


"Officially diagnosed as bipolar II, I have highly recurrent depressive episodes (since early teens) and have had a handful of mild hypomanias. Overall I would consider my general moods as being dysphoric/depressive and agitated/anxious.

I take 250mg/day and it has done wonders for me. I no longer get depressed in the same way I used to. No more weeks on end of feeling rejected, lonely and sad. No more fears it may worsen into a deeper depression where I can barely get out of bed. Now, if I do get depressed, it's minor and goes away in a day. The longest has been 2 days.

Find the right dose. 300mg made me agitated/hypomanicky. Also the cognitive side effects at that level were horrible. However, at my current dose, all is good."


"I have been on this for about 4 months now, and I did not notice how badly it was affecting me until today. It all hit me at once. I have lost over 1/4 of my hair, my nipples feel like they are going to explode, my sex drive is non existent, and I feel extremely fatigued and tired all of the time! I recently went vegan because I felt so nasty all of the time I needed a change in diet and life style to try and lose some weight. Well instead of losing weight, I gained. 30lbs to be exact...in as little as 4 months. That is such a rapid weight gain that I now have stretch marks on my hips and thighs! My boyfriend says I'm mad at him all the time to the point where we are fighting waaay more than we've ever have. I would not recommend!"


"I started this medication one week ago. I was apprehensive to start but I did. I  41 year old female with Type II diabetes. I was diagnosed 7 years ago. I have always had fairly good control but my fasting levels are always difficult to manage. The first night, I was very nauseous! I could not even smell food and I ate sprite and apple sauce for dinner. The next day, I noticed a decrease in appetite but no nausea. I did wake up with headaches for the first 3 days. My numbers have greatly improved! Even my fasting numbers, which were my toughest to control are now under 105; this was never possible before.  I have lost 1-2 pounds so far. I do not feel hungryand I fill up faster. I do not have the cravings that I had and can turn away dessert"


"Degenerative Disc Disease. In 20 years I have been through all the medicines a regular doctor can write a prescription for. Once in pain management I started with 10 mg OxyContin twice a day then to 20mg twice a day. Now I am on OxyContin 20mg twice a day. OxyContin has worked for me in the long haul."


"It's 4.20am. Despite feeling exhausted, I have been awake since 12.30am. I have the metallic taste, diarrhoea, nausea, indigestion and a headache after 2 days on it. Hopefully the doc will change it tomorrow"


"I have severe RLS. I tried requip, mirapex, neurontin, lyrica... Like many others who have posted, I had a pinched nerve in my spine (upper back, near my neck) and was prescribed Tramadol. It greatly improved my RLS !! It truly was a God-send !! I do have to take 100mg three times a day. And, if I take it too late, I do have to wait for an hour or so for the symptoms to finally diminish. Also, I have some daytime sleepiness, sluggishness. And now that my pinched nerve has become inflamed again, I have severe RLS even while taking the Tramadol. I am hoping that after having a spinal injection for inflamation, my symptoms will improve once again. Until then, here I am, up with the rest of you, enduring this aggravating condition."


"This drug is wonderful. You don't realize how much it helps until you leave it off for a day.

I would highly rate this above anything I have taken."


"I took this for 2 months. I felt terrible all the time. So tired I could barely motivate and my heart raced out of my body. Told my Dr. and have since stopped taking it. Went back to what I was taking for years with no problem."


"Used it on my son who has excessive gas due to Aspergers syndrome, it will temporarily lessen the discomfort caused by trapped gas/gas buildup but the toots still have to be worked out of him or else the discomfort will soon return."


"I've only had 3 shots from Dec 2014 to my last one may 2015. After the first shot my periods stop completely no pain nothing also took care of my cyst problems. Use to get horribly large cyst that didn't erupt properly or in a timely manner. So that has been really nice not having to go through that pain for weeks. Second shot still going strong no problems, just a little boob soreness at times. Thrid shot here we go - weight gain, lots of hair loss, cramps with bad shooting  pain, boob soreness/pain when bending over, brown spotting to heavy brown which I have never in my life have had (I'm 30) for weeks now. Headaches, mood swings-very emotional at times.Going to doctor 7/22/15 I might just get off the shot. #Listen to ur body."


"Absolutely hate it! I've had it for over 2 years and have bled nearly the whole time it's been it.. No wonder it's like 99.99% effective you're on your period nearly 90% of the time! I plan to get it out soon once I build up the courage to. Zero sex drive and insane mood swings since having it in as well."


"I got Nexplanon March 23, 2014. I didn't bruise after getting it and didn't bleed. I don't get many periods, and when I do they're very light. I've had one normal period since getting it. I gained weight but it's nothing I can't lose at the gym. I love this birth control and will definitely be getting it again when the three years is up."


"Been Positive since 1999 & Been taking Atripla since 2011 after changing from my first combination. Atripla has always made me undetectable viral load and CD4 has always been up in the 850 & 900 range, side effects only last less than a month for me, its such a wonder medicine. I am blessed."


"I had very course dark facial hair on dark skin and was constantly self waxing under my chin. If I went a 2 weeks without waxing I felt as if I had beard. After burning my skin several times with hot wax on my face, I turned to shaving. Now shaving had the hair back within 48hrs and causing hair bumps. Embarrassed  but determined, I finally asked my Dr.  For help and after a short time with Vaniqa. .. WOW its working! Notice results after 2 weeks!!! I suggest plucking the area if it's your face, to remove hair from shaft. Ladies I DON'T recommend shaving  since you're just cutting the hair not re moving it. I use a small amount 2x a day. The hair that is growing back is much finer and I am plucking very few course hairs."


"Do not take this! It caused my 8 yrs old grave mental issues!"


"I use Cymbalta 60mg at night. I sleep better, eat better, and feel better. Doctor diagnosed me with major depression disorder and placed me on Cymbalta and counseling. My life is 90% better! I am so thankful! Oh, and I had my thyroid checked: low thyroid. I take Synthroid 50mcg in the morning."


"I only now smoke after eating sometimes, and when drinking. Other than that. I don't smoke more than 3 cigs a day for the most part. I used to smoke a pack and a half a day"


"I have been taking Azurette for 3 years now and I couldn't of found a better birth control option. It took me maybe a month to get use to but since then I don't ever have any adverse/side effects. The only downside to the pill is on the sugar pill week I tend to be more moody and irritable than normal. However, it has been super effective in preventing pregnant and regulating my normally horrendous periods that I use to have. My periods are much lighter and bearable. I would definitely recommend azurette to someone else."


"I was initially prescribed Klonopin (Clonazepam) for generalized anxiety disorder. It works very well, not Quite as Quick as Xanax, However It is well worth the wait. I also have panic disorder. It prevents them from happening in the first place. I developed a tolerance to the sedative effect after A month or two. 2 years strong. I take 1-8mgs a day. Use it sparingly. It has a long half life and stays in your body longer than alprazalam. I feel like Xanax lasts a few hours then rebounds. "


"I have forgot to take a couple of times. I am not able to function if I skip I have to go to doctor and beg for more if I run out. I am going to ask to be taken off this medicine and prescribed something else. My last experience was horrible. I ran out for 1 night and when I awoke I was falling everywhere and could not get it under control until I took a pill."


"Hi all, I left my opinion last year around October. And things have changed just a bit. I understood my illness is genetic Bc my uncle had it and my dad has it but don't accept it I guess. Anyway 70% of cases have a genetic background so feel better about that. You didn't chose this. I feel Lamictal is not working as well after two years but not a major change. I will increase it from 200mg to 250 this week. I control my depression with clonazepan. I feel anxiety makes depression worse. So when it kicks in then I feel stronger enough to make a prayer and it goes away.we need to do some work in our brain. Everything that is negative you change it for "yes" and I can and I will."


"I have taken Sominex for a few days now and still wake up after 2-3 hours sleep and can't get back to sleep again. I am so tired. Yet I can fall asleep in the chair really easy in the day. I was hoping Sominex would work but so far it really hasn't."


"Horrible. I have reoccuring yeast infections for years. I've never had the monostat do this to me.  They had to have changes the ingredients.  As soon as I applied it I felt like fire ants were inside me itching and burning. Cannot sleep the itch inside me is driving me crazy. After 2 hrs its calmed some. I will go back to diflucan.  I was just out of it."


"I was prescribed Cephalexin for a 20 day course for a horrid sinus infection. I had a throbbing headache, lots of mucus, etc. but I wasn't feeling any better so I was prescribed Levaquin. Within the first three days of using Levaquin I felt incredibly tired; just weak, laying around all the time, and unable to sleep during the night. My eyes felt droopy all the time, I was dizzy standing up, my heart raced when I walked up the stairs, and finally on my fourth day taking the medicine I was startled. This had been going on for a couple days, but my head and left shoulder started twitching consistently. I literally could not keep them still. I got worried and called the doctor and was told to stop the drug. I guess it was too powerful for me!"


"I was prescribed Lastacaft twice a day and antibiotic drops 3 times a day (Doc said it was Viral Infection). After 8 days of use I thought I was healed. So I stopped use. A week and 1/2 later for my follow-up appt., the Doc recommended that I continue to use Lastacaft for 2 months. I was feeling fine so I waited a few days to start-up again w/ Lastacaft. I put the drops in one afternoon & ended up taking a nap and woke up with RED SWOLLEN EYES and a disgusting film that was gelatin like and almost looked like a worm! I called the doc and he said it was fine to continue. 6 days gone by I tell him it's gotten worse, even the whites of my eyes look deformed w/ swollen pockets. My eyes clear up a little when I discontinue use of Lastacaft."


"Complete Thyroidectemy for cancer and two HUGE goiters with several nodules; which were crushing my esophagus.  Immediately put on Thyroxine and became deathly ill within 2 days.  I malabsorb Thyroxine and am severely allergic to lactose, acacia (grass) & sugar.  Dr. insisted on increasing dosage, rather than listening to me; as seems to the usual.  I am still looking for a Dr. with more knowledge about Armour Thyroid than me, because I am still very ill.  But, I would have DIED on Thyroxine and IF I had kept WATCHING my goiter.  The surgeon came out shocked by the 'grapefruit' size.   Cancer was almost secondary.   Drs. aren't even being taught about Armour Thyroid today.  So sad and SO FRIGHTENING.  Is this a way to kill off more seniors?"


"It is a miracle drug. If it helped me, it can help anyone."


"I was prescribed Xanax in 1993 when I started college at age 35. Have Panic Disorder, anxiety disorder and PTSD. Dosage has always been .5-1 mg daily. I'm completely a different person with it!! No more stuttering, no more panic attacks and running out if class to hide.

I've never had to increase the dose since 1993. I could never gave gotten through 16 years of college without it!!"


"This medicine works great for me. No side effects at all. I have the worst migraines. I can not live without this medicine."


"My HbAC1 was at 8.5 and I tried many medicine for 4 years and without great success.   I started using Victoza 7 weeks ago.   First 2 weeks, I used 0.6mg and it did not do much for me, hardly noticed the difference.    I increased to 1.2mg the following week.   I try to remember, but I did not remember much side effect.   I did have bruising at the injection site about 4 times, if you even call that side effect.   The morning blood sugar came normal around 7.2.   I lost only 2 kilograms(4 lb) for the fist 30 days.    On the fifth week, I went to 1.8mg.   Now I really start to feel there is no appetite.   I eat every 2 hours for some fruit or other little snacks.   Now, I do have trouble sleeping, but I can live with that.   a total 9lb now"


"I was so scared to get it but i went in and it was so easy. You feel a little pinch and a small cramp and you are done. Very mild cramping after like the onset of a period..you bleed a little for a day. I did it 8 weeks after having my baby. I havent had it long enough to comment on how it affects my period but the process was a piece of cake."


"In the hospital in excruciating pain with ulcerative colitis, plus I'd just had shoulder surgery. Morphine and codeine make me sick, but Dilaudid was a miracle.  My pain went from a 10 to 0 in minutes!  I slept well, and never got nauseated.  Doctors are reluctant to prescribe it, probably because it's so powerful.  It really works."


"This is THE worst product EVER!!! Do not waste your money. Go to your doctor instead. Hours after putting the little ball of medication into my vag oh my GOD!!! I was in so much discomfort! My va-jj was on FIRE!!! It burned so bad I almost cried. And it didn’t go away either. Nope! Instead, it got progressively worse over the following 2-3 days. Not only that but it made my lady bits swell up!! I was a swollen, burning mess. It was worse than having an actual yeast infection! I’m beginning to wonder if the makers of this medication are a bunch of dudes and they are playing a sick joke on all of us women!"


"I had the implanon put in on July 19th 2015. I have had the implanon in for 5 months and 23 days. I had it taken out two days ago after noticing my periods getting heavier. I have had a period everyday I have been on the implanon and bad mood swings. No weight gain though which is good.

I would not recommend this to anyone."


"It has been 4 months and I have to say it has made a hug difference for me!! I am focusing more, doing better at my current job.  I also feel a certain confidence in my interactions and with interviewing. The thought/words come to me quicker."


"I started using the NuvaRing just yesterday and I have already noticed a dramatic change in my moods. I quickly go from happy to sad, to mad. I felt like I was insane several hours after insertion. Hopefully I can get over the mood swings because other than that I believe the NuvaRing was the best choice for me. It doesn't hurt at all, it's easy to use, and my partner said he felt it during sex but not enough to distract or bother him."


"I just finished my first pack and didn't have a pleasant experience on this pill. My period typically comes around every 3 months and lasts for about 5 days, but I bled the entire time I was on this medication. I also never typically have cramps, but boy did I have cramps. I also didn't have a problem with acne until I started this pill."


"Very expensive (even with insurance) but it really works for my grandson so we make the sacrifice."


"Cymbalta has turned my life upside down. I was on the awful excuse for a medication for a year and a half taking 100mg every day. Over the past four months I have been weaned off of it by my doctor and 10 days ago was my last dose. I will never ever take that nasty drug ever again. The withdrawals are excruciating. I am absolutely miserable. Even after ten days I am still experiencing the following: nausea, dizziness, fevers, chills, emotional roller coasters, random crying, brain zaps, irritability, loss of appetite, loss of interest to do daily activities, anger, vomiting, isolation, aches and pains in my bones and high levels of anxiety. I feel as if these feelings are never going to end. "


"I have been on Tambacor for 7 years now and in the past 2 years I have been having dizzy spells, almost blackout, panic attacks for no reason, breathing problems out of the blue, eyes are blurring up more and more each year, no energy, weak muscles and not for lack of trying I just can't get them to tone up so I consider myself weak. My tummy gets upset ringing in the ears and the most annoying other than the dizziness is the low blood pressure it just drops so times!  These are all symptoms for this drug. I was in denial for a long time as these side effects were minimal and just became worse . I'm  not on any other drug. I'll have to go off it but what's next??"


"I take this medication for nausea caused by endometriosis pain.  I apparently had also taken it on and off for most of my life, since doctors used to prescribe it to me when I could not stop throwing up.  I only realized recently that the pill that worked so well to stop my vomiting and the one I had just been prescribed were one and the same.  Previously I had been on Zofran, but it only stopped me from throwing up; the nausea persisted.  This medication stops the nausea and gives me an appetite.  My one complaint is that it causes terrible drowsiness for me.  I can be fully rested, but then if I take one pill, I am a walking zombie. So I try to use it sparingly.  Of course, sometimes the drowsiness is worth it."


"This is by far the best pill I have ever tried, and let me tell you, I've tried almost everything out there in the past six years. Alesse was the only one that almost worked for me, and I was on it for two years, but I never really got over the nausea and the mood swings. With Lo Lo, I have not experienced any mood swings, no weight gain, no nausea, no tenderness or pain... Nothing. I even managed to take it continuously not to get my period, which I haven't been able to do with any other pill. I would always end up getting my period, sometimes in the middle of my cycle. I'd always get breakthrough bleeding. This one just works perfectly for me. I'm at four months of use, and I don't plan on changing it anytime soon."


"I've been on Avaine for a month now. Everything is fine, expect for the fact that I might have missed my period. This is my first time using birth control, but I'm assuming that this is just part of starting out. Avaine otherwise has been great."


"I had my tonsils out a little over a week ago at the age of 30. My doctor prescribed Percocet for the pain and although it helped my severe throat and ear pain almost instantly, it was very hard on my stomach. After 2 days I had to stop taking it due to the amount of nausea I was experiencing. As a pain reliver it worked wonders, just be sure to eat before you take it to avoid upset stomach."


"Worst pain I've ever experienced in my life. Had a yeast infection and called my doctor but I was going to have to wait a couple days to go in. I decided to get Monistat 1 hoping it would clear everything up and I would possibly not have to go to my appointment. After a few hours I started getting horrible burning and itching to the point that I thought I had to go to the emergency room. I searched online and it said cortisone would help with the burning and itching so I used Cortizone 10 and the pain went away pretty quickly. Before I used the cortisone I had been in excruciating pain for about 2-3 hours before this. I will never ever use this product again I felt like my vagina was on fire."


"I just tested positive for my lymes western blot end of August. Started doxcycline 100 mg two daily for 21 days. It is a terrible medication! My belly hurt whether I ate or on an empty stomach and I would get the diarrhea.  I talked to my niece who is a pharmacist about it. She told me to start taking a probiotic  3 everyday. Once I started taking the florajen 3 all my terrible symptoms from the doxcycline disappeared! It's wonderful now! Don't mind take the medication at all now. I sure hope it helps. I still don't feel like myself. Some days are good and some days are bad. Good luck everyone. Hope this helps you all."


"Quit anastrozole after 4 months, was making me so tired, could hardly get out of bed, falling asleep at the wheel.  Have been on Aromasin for 4 months and my hair is falling out quite a lot.  "


"I've always had a problem with my underarms getting soaked for no reason. It could be freezing and I would still be wet. There was no smell, just the wetness. As a high school student, I always tried to cover it up with dark clothes and baggy shirts. I've been using hyper care for about a week and it's amazing! I've been completely dry since the first use. However, the first two uses made my arms burn really bad. They were really sensitive to the touch for the next two days. I just applied it again for the 3rd time this week and it is just a small tingling feeling. At first it may burn, but if you're like me, it was worth it! Great product!"


"My gyno put in a Ortho Tri Cyclen prescription for me at CVS and they gave me Tri-Estarylla instead. Fine. Ive taken Ortho Tri-Cylen Lo, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Trinessa and Tri-Sprintec and had no issues for adult acne.

I took it for about a week and a half and it was AWFUL. The first week it was OK, but the second week...all hell broke loose. I do struggle with anxiety which does rear its ugly head now and again, but this was bad. Really, really bad. I went through a very rough patch at the beginning of 2016 with bad insomnia and rumination. Last week, it came back--mood swings, crying emotional outbursts, little sleep, rumination, etc. I stopped taking it and now feel normal."


"I hate Nexplanon. I've been on it for 2 months and I've been having periods every 2 weeks and thy last for 2 weeks! I've been feeling depressed, I have cravings and eat more than before, I've been having baby fever for some reason, and I want to cry for no reason most of the time! I'm really getting tired of it and I will most likely take it out. The only positive thing about it is that it is effective."


"I was prescribed Doxycycline the summer. I had moderate to severe acne and within a month my face had almost cleared all up. It was great. I continued taking the pill for a year and a half but as I continued I realized my acne was slowly coming back even with the pill. My face had become resistant to doxycycline so I now switched to another antibiotic. My only advice to you, try it if you want to but as many others have said it's only a temporary solution."


"Zovirax is my first choice for treatment of cold sores which I've had since I was a young girl. Using it in conjunction with Abreva helps promote healing from within the sores; and eliminates the crusty/scabbing that comes with cold sores. Abreva is best used at the first sign of any itching (that familiar feeling of onset) apply as directed on the bottle, and your cold sore will be gone without anyone noticing you even have one. I am just getting over one and with Abreva alone it took three days, no scabbing or crusty formation making it unsightly and causing embarrassment."


"I'll keep this short.  Works great for pain. WILL ROT YOUR TEETH OUT. Just a warning to people who think this drug is cool and hip. It's not. It's the devil. Once you get hooked you are hooked and its not very fun. You've been warned."


"I was given this medicine by a regular medical doctor in tandem with Prozac and Ambien.  What a horrible combo!!!!  After being on Abilify for several weeks every nerve ending in my body felt like they were on fire.  I was hyper and couldn't stay seated.  I found out that this medicine was burning my brain and causing Akathisia.   I called my doctor and told him what was going on and he wanted to double the milligram.  I said....ohhhhhhhh no your not!!!!!  Because of this medicine combo things got so bad I tried suicide back in February of 2015.  I took 13 sleeping pills. The hospital doctor in the psych ward said the combination I was on was wrong and he was surprised I wasn't in the hospital earlier !!!"


"I started this about a week and half ago and I haven't had any nausea a little dizziness or more of an off balance feeling. Went to the doctor today and am already down 6 pounds! She upped my dose to the 1.2 and after reading the reviews I am a little worried with the side affects seeing how they didn't really affect till they increased in the dose. My sugar has seen a little decrease but still needs some work. My appetite has also decreased. Thanks for all the reviews it helped me a lot!"


"Ativan has been a life saver on several occasions in treating my ongoing anxiety; however, I hate that it's so 'short lived'.  I take it only when I need it but have noticed that the more I need it, the stronger dose I need as well. I started out by breaking my 1mg tabs in half, now I find myself taking 1-2mg at a time in order to feel any relief from the anxiety."


"My psych. put me on this yesterday and I took it today for the first time this morning. It made me feel cloudy all day and it made my anxiety worse. Ativan works way better! Never taking Vistaril ever again!"


"I have severe Crohn's Disease and after 15 months of taking Humira I developed night sweats and my abdomen was swollen so much it displaced some of my organs causing pain. I headed to emergency and after PET scan I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer."


"It doesn't stop a cold sore forming and doesn't stop the pain and tingling. It may however reduce the size of the cold sores"


"It is a LIFE SAVER. Since I started the medication, I never had anxiety again. I can drive whenever I want and I can do things that I would avoid before the medication. I really recommend this medicine. I think that it does a lot of good things. My mom has also had a really good experience with it as well. I am on 10mg and I haven't had to change yet. I am also prescribed Xanax for the anxiety, but I never take it because the anxiety seems to have disappeared. I gave the medicine a 9 because I have NO sex drive since I started taking Lexapro. I don't like it, but I'll take no sex drive over being miserable. Good luck!"


"WORST MEDICATION EVER!!!!

The only reason I'm giving this medication a 2 is because it does clear u out. I've suffered with constipation for several years, sometimes I will go 7-11 days without a BM. This time it's been 8 days and I'm miserable so I decided to take dulcolax, I have taken it in the past but the symptoms were not as bad as they have been this time. I took 1 pill around 1:00pm, around 4:00 with no signs of anything I decided to take 1 more, still nothing so decided to eat some Mexican food around 7:30. HUGE MISTAKE. Stomach cramps started around 9:30, got worse as the time went on.

Here it is 12:00am, I've been sitting on toilet since 9:45 in extreme pain and hot flashes, had my first BM around 11:45 and feeling very sick!"


"Before taking pantoprazole I experienced burning in the center and left of my chest day and night. Now, I am symptom free regardless of diet. I have also lost 61 pounds since then, so my weight loss may have contributed as well, however even before weight loss I was symptom free."


"I am a 69 year old male , 6'4" currently about 210 #.About six months ago experienced afib when first diagnosed was given Metoprolol and within a few days was extremely weak and could hardly breath.  My cardiologist changed to diltiazem and it was like night and day.  I had plenty of energy and the breathing issues ended.  Since being diagnosed with afib I have stopped drinking alcohol, began a low carb diet that includes lots of vegetables, protein and omega 3s. All in all a pretty healthy diet. I also have lost about 30lb in that time period.  At my 6 month Doctors check up prior to meeting with my cardiologist I commented about discomfort in my breasts, and was diagnosed with Gynecomastia. Fasting blood sugar 104 to 132. Concerned"


"I have CFS with neuropathic pain in both legs, the pins and needles, shooting burning pain and feet that are either freezing or burning.
I was intially given Amitriptlyne which worked very well but left me with a hangover in the morning, not good when you have to drive 50 miles to work at 4am.
My Neurologist put me on Venlafaxine which again worked but gave me too many side effects.
Gabapentin was prescribed by my GP and within a day my walking went from a 70+ Y/O to a normal 53 Y/O, my dose needs increasing now as I am only on 600mg daily and I am struggling again. Best drug ever with no noticible side effects - UK based"


"The last 4 weeks of my pregnancy, I began suffering severe gall bladder issues. After birth, I tried to tough it out, due to nursing. Ten weeks later (14 weeks on) I was in pain unlike anything I'd ever known! A stone had passed out of my gall bladder into the common duct shared with the pancreas, and had lodged in my pancreas - I was also suffering severe pancreatitis. AGONY would've been a blessing. After trying numerous medicines that didn't touch the pain, I was given Demoral. OH! MY! GAWD! I was in tears, because for the first time in months, I didn't feel like I was on Death's door. I'd forgotten what it meant to be pain - free! Every few hours, beautiful nurses came, and "topped me off". My "con"? For the first 20 minutes, I couldn't shut up!"


"It was like a light bulb went on in my brain."


"At first it seemed to help, didn't connect the rash to the medication, then blurred vision, high anxiety, nausea, tightness in my chest & felt extremely ill, like I was going to die or have a heart attack."


"I knew I was different when I went to school. Being an only child I was very loved and cared for. I lived for the attention in kindergarten I knew I was not like everyone else it took me longer to learn things than others I wouldn't listen fully to instructions. I was so eager to please I fell over myself trying to prove things to be accepted I was outgoing and a class clown my mother always got notes home about me things like she doesn't sit still gets out of her seat talk talk talk I'm grown and my mother has passed away. My best friend therapist has shown me PTSD and ADHD, now I know who I am now."


"I have taken lexapro 10mg for 5 years now.  I recently tried to come off of lexapro due to sexual side effects and had really bad withdrawl symptoms.  I am back on lexapro 5mg and will not try to change for a LONG time.  This medicine keeps me level and keeps me from crying all the time for no reason."


"If this pill doesn't work then no pill will work. Condom broke an I was scared to death. Took this pill within 12 hours, got my period 5 days late (the worst 5 days if my life). Never been so happy bleeding.

P.S. Except for mild cramping I did not have any side effect."


"I started taking Prozac in 1993.  I actually was suicidal and depressed in 1972, but the kind of treatment prescribed was to see a shrink, which I didn't talk to.  I tried to kill myself (unsuccessfully) many times.  I just didn't want to live anymore, a very terribly sad feeling of not belonging, even in family gatherings.  In 1993 I started 20 mg of Prozac, first week was great...I was very energetic and I didn't feel like eating, but after that it evened out and I felt better.  I then went up to 40 mg. Two years ago I started pulling my hair out. Went up to 80 mg, but was too much and my doc kept me on 60 mg.  I still can't stop pulling my hair out. Does Prozac cause this OCD?  I thought it was supposed to help it."


"Had a wisdom tooth removed and was prescribed these(400mg×3 times daily)I was warned no alchohol so I had a good run at the wine after the extraction and started these the next morning.I felt a bit nauseous after the 1st and worse after the second but it might be because of the 3 bottles of wine.Hopefully they will do the trick.I think if I ever get them prescribed again I'll go without the alchohol beforehand"


"I was diagnosed worh pa in 2004 after trying methotrexate (horibble drug which caused blackouts) I am now 37. I was prescribed Humira. I had severe plaque psoriasis and limited mobility. After the initial fear the injections were very easy to administer. I inject into my tummy, occasionally I get one that stings. This drug has saved my life. After the first injection I noticed improvement with pain and after 6 weeks my psoriasis had cleared up. I was able to take my daughter swimming after hiding behind my clothes for Years. If you read the leaflet there are hideous side affects and I feel sad that a lot Of people experience these. I have taken it for 3 years and it has improved my quality of life."


"I've been Bi polar for over 20 years and have tried practically every mood stabilizer and antidepressant there is and some would work for awhile then poop out. Saphris is like a miracle medicine. I don't feel depressed, I have more energy and motivation and my moods are stable. I take one 10 mg tab at bedtime and wake up the next morning feeling alive and ready for the day. I would encourage anyone who is suffering from bipolar depression and mood swings to give this medicine a try. You won't be disappointed.  One caveat though is without insurance it is very expensive."


"Was taking this along with 450mg of Lyrica a day and 150mg of Tramadol a day. Nothing helped with pain but I went into such a depression that I could no longer even go out into public. I slowly weened myself off of all of it. I have pain but at least I can go out into the public."


"I've been using Gianvi for the last 4 years.  Other pills used to make me spot inbetween periods.  This pill changed everything!  My period is so regular now comes every month on the expected day always within 3 hours of each other.  Way less cramping, no side effects, and it only lasts around 4 days.  Make sure you get Gianvi and not a generic version as they effected me differently.  Awesome BC!"


"I took it for the first time last night when a wave of nausea came over me and bam! Cleared it right up. It's the next day and still no side effects what so ever. I'm very impressed with this medication and Highly recommend it."


"First 3 months I spotted but been on for about 8 months and it is amazing. Less periods means less pain for me PLUS my periods have been very light!"


"I had every side effect  even pain in my temples which was so painful that I thought they were going to bust and was ready to go to the ER, when I decided to look my meds up online and found that Keppra was causing these side effects, and people were going to the ER for this.  Also, I was having so many memory problems I couldn't remember anything from 2 mins prior. I had Agitation, Anixiety, Angry Outbursts, I had to Go..I mean go.. I couldn't stay still sometimes I felt like I had to leave it was crazy.. I was loosing my mind.. I had no control I was very Angry lots of outbursts and I couldn't control it! When I looked up all of the side effects I couldn't believe how I felt was right there, it was me right there."


"I was given this medication the first time in a walk in clinic in the form of an IM injection. I don't know the dose but it worked magically! I have been suffering from severe migraines for over 20 years. I also take Zomig as needed. I told my GP about the effects I had with Torodol. I have tried literally everything for my migraines from natural treatment to every recommended medication. Nothing works to stop like this medication and sometimes I have to combine with the Zomig. I'm happy it isn't a narcotic and doesn't give me that looped out feeling. I just want to feel normal and this seems to help when I have severe pain of migraines. The doctor gave me an oral prescription which isn't as fast as the injection but it still seems to work."


"My son is 9 and has severe growth hormone deficiency.  He has been taking Tev-Tropin for over 2 years now.  He started out below the 3rd percentile in height and is now above the 25th percentile.  He has a better appetite, and is doing great!  We are so thankful for this medicine and have had no side effects to report."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Taking it since last 3 days, no side effects so far. I am hoping that after a month my rest results come up better. I am already undetectable. I hated taking 4-5 combination for drugs. Now I am happy with a pill."


"I have been on Aromasin (Exemestane) 25 mg for three years.  I tried the other two Inhibitors but had severe bone pain so this one is the best of the bunch.  I do have some joint pain, low stamina, no libido, waking throughout the night, swollen fingers, toes and abdomen, severe hot flashes that feel like I'm being burned at the stake and the worse one is the weight gain.  I've gained 50 pounds in the last two years and still have two years to go. My doctor put me on Clonidin every 6 hours because my skin was allergic to the 24 hour patch.  It helps ease the hot flashes for about 4 hours.  He doesn't have any advice for my inability to lose weight and the fact that I keep gaining even though I exercise and eat the same as before.  Ugghhh!"


"It helps you see the bright side of life and calm down."


"I'm 27 with no kids. I do not want kids and never have. I wanted something long term that was more reliable than the pill and wouldn't mess with me in the way the shot does. I've had Mirena for several months now. At first the cramping was odd and painful, nothing I couldn't handle, it would happen sporadically and would subside after a few minutes. A few months into it, its pretty much gone. No periods and minimal spotting. It was literally, for me "stick it and forget it" I'm very happy with it. No weight gain, no acne, no mood swings. I'm still my regular self. For the insertion  I was really scared and my OB gave me something for nerves. Honestly it just felt like a deep cramp. I didn't feel the pinch. but its different for everyone."


"I have taken Nexavar for almost eight years, with stable disease. The most on going side effect is only the bottoms of my feet bother me, like they bother a diabetic, I have to buy cotton socks, and they bother me during each season than there ok after a few weeks. I have worked five days a week, this whole time and only missed a day because of a doctors appointment every three months."


"Dr. ordered 6mg of this for back spasms because flexeril was not doing the job. Had the most bizarre reaction to any medication I ever took. I've had allergic reactions before but this was disturbing. Within 45 minutes of taking the 6mg capsule I could not open my eyes even though I tried. Then I started sweating profusely from every pore in my body. Then I became paralyzed! I tried to lift my arms and couldn't! My breathing became shallow and I started hallucinating! I was finally able to get out of my chair and get into bed after 2 1/2 hours. This was a "one and done" medication for me!"


"I took this pill for about a month. I started it on the first day of my period like my Dr recommended. Week 2 after my period I spotted for like two days. Spotting stopped and started a few days later. The pill made me very angry as well. My period I'd now 12 days late , I'm afraid I'm pregnant. But maybe this is just a side affect of the pill???"


"I have taken plan B twice and both times I have been an emotional wreck. My PMS was intensified. Crying for no reason and irritability. My period was also out of whack for a couple of months after. Besides that, no other effects."


"I have lost 60 pounds in 5 months and this is the best thing I have ever done for weight loss.  First thing i did was empty house of bad foods, then stopped carbonated drinks.  Drug is amazing in that I have to make myself eat some days.  A little concerned that 12 pound/month loss is not ho;going up this month.  Try this drug it may save your life."


"Received a small sample from my doctor. I liked it she also gave me the card, to see if I can get it cheaper. Well with my Insurance it's $55, with the card $14.99. So I filled it today"


"Horrible side effects. Purchased 90 day supply and can't finish them. Waste of money and doesn't work."


"I started Paxil 15 years ago after a stroke. Lately felt maybe it's not as effective my Dr switched me to 40 mg of celexa same as my Paxil. After six days on the new one I felt like I was having problems with weakness on one side and felt like I didn't have long to live etc.  so got myself into a big panic attack. Back on Paxil for now feeling better."


"Hi all I've been on sertraline for just over 7 weeks started out on 25mg then 50mg then worked my way up to 100mg. I had
every side affect going BUT I did not give up I suffered from severe anxiety, could not leave the house, my husband had to take time off work to look after me, BUT Now I am nearly back to my old self, going out, if you are just starting out on sertraline please please give it time to work and hold on in there IT WILL GET BETTER ."


"Took a ten day dosage for urethritis (similar to UTI) and it did not cure it - though some symptoms went away. My friend also had it, though, and it worked fine for him.  I recently changed to Ciprofloxacin, so hopefully that will have better results."


"Started on celexa 8 yrs ago.  It was tremendously successful at 60mg, so much so that I nicknamed it routine Xanax.  Then FDA directed lower dose to 40mg for senior citizens due to small possibility of dropping dead from altered heart rhythm.  So my shrink and I tried Zoloft(I felt zombified).  Lost two Drs. cause they transferred to different departments, then we tried adding wellbutrin to cover the side effects, but that simulated taking a strong stimulant, shakey and anxious.  Was was then carefully switched to effexor  SR.  Once completely off the wellbutrin and Zoloft, and taking Effexor  SR caps 150mg, I'm now, after a few days, approaching benefits of celexa, with side effects decreasing or gone.  Will ask for 1 more slight dose increase."


"Wellbutrin did nothing for me and Strattera caused erectile dysfunction and significant sleep disorders.  My doctor slowly increased my Adderall XR dosage until I hit the "sweet spot" which was 30mg for me.  40mg made me a little jittery and anxious.  In the correct dosage Adderall has improved my quality of life with no side effects.  I should note that if I miss a day I am fine but any longer without it and I become lethargic - so remember to refill your prescription as soon as you can so you don't run out.  I take the generic of this drug and it works great."


"I have been on Gilenya for 4 months now. The first two weeks I was tired, blood pressure was running low and I felt lethargic all the time. But starting week 3, I was back to normal. I have had zero issues, and no side effects. Its so easy to just take a pill a day and not think about it. I love the convenience of it all. I recently had an MRI after completing 3 months on it - no new lesions. I guess it is too early to say if it is working, but it sure 'feels' like it is."


"I was on amox clav 875/125 for 8 weeks as my ENT ordered. Here I am two month later with the same sinusitis still."


"I'm having the same issues as most on here. I'm taking them to control heavy periods and cramps, depression and being tired. I have to say it's helped the depression and the being tired but I'm still having heavy periods and cramping. Like others at the beginning I had weird on and off bleeding. I'm switching to something else to lessen the heavy periods."


"Guys okay so like you I was freaking out because I thought I may be pregnant. I was just finishing my first pack of birth control pills (usually takes about an entire pack before it becomes fully reliable) when I had sex with my boyfriend. Unfortunately the condom broke, and we went into a frenzy. I started researching Plan B and found these reviews online and was pleased with the overall effectiveness. I have friends that have used it but I wanted to check for myself. Just to be safe, I took the Plan B pill about 4 hours after the condom breaking. I, unlike many others, experienced no side effects at all other than having to poop more than usual. 4 days later, I got my period!! :)"


"Started Saxenda 5 weeks ago. Titrated to 3.0 ml Have lost 14.5 lbs. Side effects minimal: nausea and heartburn for approximately 2 days after increasing dose. Also more thirst and dry mouth. Side effects are tolerable. Insurance is covering and with discount card I pay $30. I am using my Fitness Pal app to track calories and nutrients. Mild exercise. Cravings for sweets are minimal, appetite is down. Very pleased with results to this point. Will be curious to see new A1c values at my next visit."


"I started Latuda about a month ago. Its hard to know if is truly working because I am trying to come off of 300 mg of Seroquel. Whoever wrote Latuda made them restless, this happened to me too so my doctor gave me Cogentin and it worked. I'm still hungry all the time but once I'm off Seroquel I shouldn't be. I also take Vyvanse, Lorazepam, Restoril, and Keppra which is for my seizure disorder. I say Latuda is an 8 so far my paranoia is gone."


"It helps when I am having a bad episode with my legs, it helps me calm down enough to sleep."


"Stay away from this drug. Few Doctors know how intense it is and what its effects are.  I was precribed much "stronger" opiates before and after, up to oxycodone. Tramadol blew them out of the water.

I have (had as of 1month ago) been on tramadol for 7 years.  I have 2 pars fractures in my low back and this was what I relied on to alleviate any pain. I started with a single 50mg/daily and gradually worked up to 400/mg. I never abused the drug, I simply did what the doctor told me to do.

The level of addiction and dependence to this drug is insane. The withdrawal is the worst thing I have ever experienced. Because of that and its negative effects on my life, relationships, work and happiness, I checked into a detox program and am done."


"I bled 24-7 the entire time I had my Implanon. I gained 17 pounds in 6 months. Developed Cystic acne, mood swings, crampand constant headaches, and severe depression. If you don't handle pregnancy hormones well, then don't get this form of birth control. "


"Sooo I'm 26 been suffering 5 years. It started in my scalp and then spread to my ears eye lids elbows knees and little patches on my torso. Last year to my horror it decided to make an appearance on my penis and stayed and got worse for the whole year. At this point I was as low as a man could be. Constantly on my mind constantly severely depressed with it and was annoyed with things that don't work. I was in lots of pain and self confidence non existent just wishing for a life with nice skin. Three weeks ago I was put on methotrexate. One week later my penis was totally and i mean totally clear and has stayed clear "


"My expierence with the impant has not been good. I am sad and upset all the time. I cry over everything. I am extremely irritable and anxious. I've had this in for almost a year and I'm not happy ever anymore.
I am getting the Nexplanon taken out as soon as I can to get a new birth control prescribed."


"Took 2 weeks to work- but it DOES work and I am so happy."


"Wellbutrin relieved my internal feelings of turmoil but turned me very edgy, rude, and angry at inappropriate times. Not a fun person to be around. And while it helped me emotionally alittle, it did nothing spectatular."


"I was on Effexor for a few months only and found it to be not particularly helpful. I had weight gain, extreme tiredness during the day and feeling 'blah'. I decided to go off them and it took me longer to get off them than I had been taking them. The withdrawal was terrible. I had head spins that would last all day, couldn't focus, extreme dizziness if I turned too quickly etc. "


"Taking 7.5mg, started one month ago. I was very nervous about taking my first dose,  but it's improved my quality of life dramatically. I sleep around 2hr after dosing, so I take it at about 8pm. I do experience some rather odd dreams! Which I find interesting rather than unpleasant, zero weight gain thus far. To anyone suffering from insomnia, don't be scared of this drug it feels like a very natural sleep/tiredness feeling at 7.5mg."


"It did burn initially however after 15 minutes the burning sensation died down and the itching stopped :D"


"I’ve taken Clonazepam on and off for about ten years. I had to stop taking it when I started suboxone, and my panic attacks came back. Being off it is the worst feeling I can imagine. It made me realize how much it helps with anxiety and panic. Luckily, I’m back on it now at 0.5mg three times a day. It’s truly a lifesaver. I’d highly recommend it to anyone struggling with panic attacks."


"Taking Losartan 50mg for approximately 2.5 years.  Within the last 8-months started getting abdominal pains which after a run would work its way down into my groin area and then either my left or right hip joint.  The pain became overwhelming where I have recently stopped running.  After cutting out all my medication for 4-days I am pain free.  I did do a CAT Scan on my abdomen and hip with no findings.  I did not put together that after 2.5 years I would start having a reaction to the medication.   Getting ready to start running again and look into a new BP  medication."


"After reading a lot of negative reviews I was nervous at first to start Kariva. I automatically thought it was going to be bad for me but I have not had one bad thing to say about Kariva. It cleared my skin a couple months after starting it along with preventing pregnancy. Other than that my sex drive, weight, moods and eating habits have all stayed the same. I think it really differs from person to person because I love it."


"Amitiza has worked great for me every time that I have taken it. I only have to take it as needed. It works very fast! Usually between 30 min-1hour. Longest it has ever taken was 3 hours. No cramping or distention. Only problem is the diarrhea, sometimes explosive. Still better than being constipated to the point of impaction though. Word of caution: If you take it, beware of passing gas...it sometimes isn't just gas you are feeling...lets just say you may be in a bit of a messy situation if you aren't careful!"


"I have been using cymbalta for about 6 months now, I have severe leg pain caused by compartment syndrome and chronic low back pain and my md has me on cymbalta and lyrica for this pain and it has kept it under control, I still have to take percocet a few times a day but my pain is better with cymbalta and my depression has even gotten a lot better. Two birds with one stone type of deal."


"I have suffered from anxiety disorder for over 3 years now. Recently I hit rock bottom again and haven't been able to leave the house. I felt terrible. Doctor prescribed me 2mg of diazepam and after 20 minutes I already feel so much calmer. I only have a few days worth (just to help my citalopram kick in) - but it is great at calming you down."


"Friday I bought the one day extra strength day or night medication and it worked fine. I put it on during the day and just worked through it with a liner of course since it does leak out. I felt so much better the next day. Then Sunday night I started to feel it coming back so I went back to cvs but this time I bought the cvs brand. I went home and inserted it and went straight to bed. I woke up with this terrible itching and had trouble sleeping. After I got up in the morning I showered and I started getting this burning feeling and almost like I'm raw down there. I'm not sure if the extra strength only works like it's suppose to if you truly need extra strength and maybe should use the lower dosage if you don't have a bad YI."


"I used to get a shot of this for my psoriasis, and it did clear up everything in less than a week, However I found that the lesions returned within a few months (3). I was advised to not get the kenalog shots more than twice a year because I have a slightly higher enzyme count in my liver."


"I take 20mg every night to help with my muscle spasms associated with Fibromyalgia. It helps to relax your muscles while you are sleeping so that they are not painful when you get out of bed in the morning. I find that the dose at night before I go to sleep helps to set up a pain-free day. (The Flexeril dose does not start at 20mg. A tolerance to the medicine is needed to take that dose.)"


"I started taking Amoxicillin for an inner ear infection. It knocked the pain and tenderness out pretty quick, but after just a couple of days of taking it, I started having trouble breathing. No matter how many times I yawn or try to take a deep breath, it doesn't work. It's like I can't get enough oxygen. It's been frustrating feeling like I can't catch my breath, and has made it difficult to get to sleep. But at least my ear infection is better!"


"I had a hysterectomy over 25 years ago and was on HRs since then.  However, I am on medicare and they don't easily cover HR prescriptions for women over 65.  I quit taking them last summer and since have suffered with hot flashes, night sweats...waking up every 2 hours drenched with sweat.  I went back to my doctor to ask about getting back on HRs and she suggested that I try Effexor 37.5mg for a month to see if it would help.  Well, the first couple of weeks my hot flashes disappeared.  But as my body adjusted to the medication, the hot flashes started coming back.  I now have 2 or 3 during the day and sometimes 1 at night but I find that is tolerable.  My doctor said she could up the dosage if I wanted but I said no, I was fine with it."


"I have gone through 5 rounds of euflexxa injections the first couple pain returned in about 3 months then it went to 4 months and now this last time it last  6 months. I still have pain when walking or standing for I am bone on bone with both knees but it helps bring my pain from a 10 down to a 4-5  I'm so glad for the euflexxa it is better than the cortisone with its side effects"


"Had severe headache for 2 days.  Went to GP and was diagnosed with tension migraine. Given Toradol injection and within 30-40 min headache pain subsided. No side effects."


"I have been taking Prilosec for several years and I take one with water every morning about 30 minutes before I get up and it has totally eliminated any burning in my chest/esophagus. Also, I learned not to eat any Mexican or spicy food within 3 -4 hours before going to bed."


"I don't usually review anything online but I really feel like I need to share my experience with this pill. I was on Yasmin for a year and a half and although superficially it was okay (no weight gain, no acne etc), mentally I went crazy and this seems to be the case for a lot of women. I was anxious, my mind was foggy, I was snappy and overly aggressive (which is very unlike me), and generally just didn't feel myself. I then spoke to a doctor following an anxiety breakdown and they said it could've been due to my pill. I recently changed from yasmin to another pill and it has changed my life. I FINALLY feel myself again and I've realised how much yasmin messed me up. I would not recommend this pill or experience to anyone."


"I've had Migraines for 40 yrs. I take Topamax 200mg2x/ day. I added Ami about 4 months ago, it has drastically reduced my Migraines. I had surgery, that interfered with sleep. This was my cure drug, except for the WGT gain I experienced.a wonderful combination w Topamax, n triptans."


"Did not need to take full dose of six tablets daily - only one tablet each morning and years of "dumping" syndrome following meals has completely stopped!  Fabulous, unexpected results.......love my GI doctor for prescribing this medicine!"


"I started taking Yaz 2 months ago and for the first 5 weeks I hated it. My skin was worse then ever and I was about to stop. It's been close to 8 weeks now and my skin feels amazing! I have no bumps left on my face, maybe a few scars but they are slowly fading! I use Phisophex with Yaz and so far it's amazing. Keep going with Yaz and don't get freaked out in the first few weeks.  I didn't gain any weight and no other side effects. I'm all for Yaz."


"I gave this product 3 stars only because I have a high tolerance even though I am a tiny woman, so my experience may not be the norm. That being said, I had been using Ambien for my insomnia for quite a few months and it was starting to take hours before it would put me to sleep. My Dr. recommended we switch it up to see if another product worked better. I took Lunesta for only two nights before I knew it was not for me. Not only did it keep me awake, but it made my heart race and heightened my already bad anxiety. I immediately switched back to Ambien and I will stay put w that. I'm writing this as I hope this helps someone else like me. Had I read some reviews like this, I would have never switched over."


"I am a 58 year old female who had two afib episodes in a 6 week period that did not stop until I was converted back to sinus rhythm in the ER. I had been on Metoprolol for two years but after the second afib incident, I was also put on 50mg of Flecainide two times a day. I have had no side effects except a lower heart rate, therefore my Metoprolol dosage had to be adjusted down to 25 mg. a day from 50."


"I had vulvodynia for around 11 years Nortriptyline helped a great deal but I gradually reduced dose from 30ml to 10ml what really helped was activan medical honey every night a small amount on cottonwool  bud helps heal the tissues in the vulva I am 78 years and was determined to find a cure."


"I was on Buprenorphine for 13 months for Fibromyalgia after 2 car accidents. It did help and relieve a lot of my pain, but at first I was so drowsy, I was falling asleep while driving. Also, the withdrawals from this medication can last for weeks."


"Diagnosed with a UTI.  It was either in its very early stages or my own immune system was doing a fair job combating the infection since I didn't realize I had the UTI until a general Wellness exam revealed it's presence.  My Doc prescribed Cipro, 500mg X2 daily for a week.  I had never taken this type/class of antibiotics AND I had no known allergies of any kind.  About a half-hour after swallowing the first pill I felt hot, dizzy, nauseous and within five minutes of those symptoms, I started violently vomiting....the kind of projectile launching that feels like it originates in your toes.  About an hour later, shaking and weak, I contacted my doctor's office for a different Rx.  I'll never again take Cipro-Floxa-anything."


"I'm pregnant and my dr recommended me to take unisom and b6 at night for my morning sickness and neasua. When I took it i easily fell asleep but I could not sleep throught the night I would wake up at least 3-4 times. I work up irritable (more Than normal for being pregnant) and it also triggered my migraines. Almost Everytime I took this I would get RLY bad headaches"


"I see a lot of people bad mouth this medication. It works extremely well for me, and I responded within just a few days. My psych doc says he has a number of patients that this med worked well for as well. It is also an effective antidepressant for me. Just my experience."


"I have used the fentanyl patch in times past with very good success for the treatment of severe (7-9) range pain due to spinal injuries and deteriation. From my broad experience over the last ten years, I believe this to be the most effective medication. I got off it during a period of some symptom improvement and have been using methadone and percocet instead. I am now at a point that I am needing to resume the fentanyl. It is a very serious medication and I strongly suggest you don't use it if you can get along with anything else. More than most others it requires a highly personalized approach to amount and timing of dosage so counsel with your pharmacist and doctor. Do NOT try to get off of this med without your Dr's help."


"I have been using this for years for my migraines. I was on the lower dose until the last 6 months. My dosage was increased because the lower dose quit working for me. I would have to take one, wait 2 hours then take a 2nd one, and most of the time I ended up in the ER for a "migraine cocktail" because it wouldn't go away. ANYWAY, after my dosage was increased it worked for me again. I do not have any side effects at all and it does not make me loopy or tired. I can get back to my day within about 30-45 minutes after taking it. I would recommend it!"


"I am taking Exforge 5/220 for 6 weeks now. I take it mornings and within 30 minutes I start feeling sick on my stomach. Blood pressure is down some but I feel tired all the time and have a dull headache. Going to see my doctor this week and ask to be taken off. I can't stand the nausea, or staying tired. I have always slept 5 hours a night and always had energy. Now I sleep 8 or 9 hours and yawn all day. The only other medicines I take are Synthroid and Bystolic, 5mg tablet. I take the Bystolic at bedtime so it doesn't cause the nausea. This is about the 6th medicine I have tried, maybe I am allergic to blood pressure medicines. It gets trying."


"Methotrexate has a profound effect on my life. I have been taking it for nearly 5 months and can walk freely again after 6 long months of suffering. I have experienced no major side effects and have even lost a little weight which was surprising. Another pleasing change was not only did my arthritis clear up rapidly but my skin has cleared as well. My nails are also smoother and less pitted. Methotrexate is truly a wonder drug. It has transformed my life. It is remarkable."


"It has made me irritable, socially awkward, has not helped my anxiety, makes me light-headed a for a bit after I take it, and gives me the general sense that something is "off""


"This product no doubt works, but will scare the hell out of you in the process . It basically gives you pregnancy symptoms. My cycle started to days ahead of time . I'm just glad I'm not having a baby ."


"Took 2 pills, My constipation was gone but could  not sleep one minute during the night because of the pain."


"I start Qsymia five days ago and am down one pound.  I agree with other users that you do still want to eat, just the constant cravings are not there. I am most concerned about the drowsiness.  It is the only side effect I have had and I wonder how long it will last.  "


"I had a SynVisc1 shot 10 days ago. Was so looking forward to it as the cortisone shot I had gotten before it lasted a short 2 months. I had tried earlier to have the shot but Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield would not approve it til I tried other options. So then the cortisone was done. Then they approved it. It was a pain thru Wellmark. And a bigger pain when the SynVisc1 was done. Excruciating pain! Thought I was gonna pass out! Barely made it to my car. I am in much pain. Can't bend my knee. Shooting pain from tip of toe to butt. I am waiting impatiently. Some people say they got theirs done with an ultrasound guidance. I did not. I question if he hit the spot. He is one of the top orthopeds in Cedar Rapids. Said may take 30 DAYS!"


"Long history of lack of physical stamina in spite of as much exercise as I could manage.

Three doses of Anoro and it all changed. 6 months now and no problem with the medicine. Jost hope it continues."


"I had my first shot about a month ago. No period so far (which kind of makes me nervous, but I'm sure it's just the shot). I've kind of broken out on my chin, but nothing serious. I will be starting Calcium supplements tomorrow. I'm not a fan of taking the pill because I know I would forget to take it. So far, I love Depo."


"I take 20 mg of Celexa and 300 of Welbutrin. When I don't take them, I'm much more irritable. I can still feel sadness and happiness, I just feel level somehow. If you stop cold turkey, it causes nausea, for me anyways, and i can tell I feel different off them. Still have some obsessive tendencies but overall, I wouldn't want to not take them."