"I got the Kyleena IUD inserted this morning around 9. The procedure itself was okay... until she stuck it in. It caught me off guard & hurt sooooooooo badly. I ended up having to stay laying down for a couple minutes before leaving. All day I've been cramping and slightly bleeding.. which is annoying considering the fact I just gotten off a 7 day period. The medicine she provided before the procedure seem like it didn't work AT ALL. She also prescribed me ibuprofen 800mg which only last, feels like, 2 minutes. Everyone body is different so don't let my review scare you. I guess my body just has to get use to it. I honestly just can't wait until the first stage is over with'"


"ruined my life. It caused me brain damage, destroyed my family, destroyed me. My life is ruined.

My advice is go and take a month off and go travelling. That will help you a lot more.

My brain damage makes it hard to write.  I have a first class degree and now my brain is reduced to gravy.

I say get away from these horrible meds"


"I got the Skyla inserted three weeks before I got married (virgin until then). Putting in Skyla was fast, but easily the most painful experience of my entire life. It sounds like someone is shooting a rubber-band gun and it feels like someone has shot your uterus. The cramps were the worst cramps I have had in my entire life- I couldn't focus, I was in tears- really the most painful experience ever. The cramping pain and bleeding didn't stop for about two months and periods are still extremely painful. I have bad mood swings, I get depressed all the time, and my libido is definitely decreased. My husband can also feel the wires sometimes and it's painful to him. I'm not pregnant, so it works... but I'm not sure it's worth the side effects."


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"I used Norco for two years, at the dose of 2 10/325 every 6-8 hours. I was being treated for loose stools and pain as a result of colorectal cancer.  Don't know what I would have done without this medicine."


"I've had the implant for about a month now. When I first got it I felt great nothing major changed. I still haven't gotten a period but I did experience minor cramping. Now that it's been about a month I'm experiencing major depression from it. I've had depression and anxiety on and off my whole life but I have never felt this bad. Somedays I literally can't get out of bed and it's scary. I will probably get it removed if it does not get better soon."


"My son is currently on 20mgs once a day. Diagnosed and medicated September 2016. We noticed he does this blank stare where his eyes roll up and makes a tasting motion with his mouth. I notified Dr and he had a EEG done. Turns out they were seizures. He is doing super well in school, complete 180 but I don't think  it worth it. He's now on liquid keppra. I feel like has just going down hill. Super irritable, mood swings which they said was a side effect of being on both. Very disheartening. Waiting for MD to call back to change his med to a non stimulant."


"I'd give Cymbalta a ten, if it didn't stop working.  60 mg killed all my pain.  Then after 3 months approximately it all came back.  My doctor just upped me to 90 mg and I get by on Percocet which works, but not as well as Cymbalta initially did.  We'll see what happens.
"


"I have been taking 45 mg of mirtazapine for about 2 years. I stated taking it after I nearly got killed after a light truck hit me. I find it helps me out so much. All I do is focus on physical rehabilitation. I'm in a wheelchair at the moment but I will one day walk again. Maybe next year or in 10. Patience is a virtue. I stated off on 30 mg but my Doctor increased the dose. She could tell I was getting a bit low and my thoughts were dominating my personality. Of course she made the correct call. I find mirtazapine perfect for me. "


"The wisest decision I can share is changing WHEN I take the tamoxifen.  I decided that sleep was imperative in order to deal with the side effects. I take the tamoxifen during the day I live in CA so temp- wise this is a good thing to do. Running hot is an understatement. Skin and hair have taken a hit as the hips have improved.  Suspect no juice to connective tissues is the reason also arthritis has shown up in both knees.  One perk? Evenness of mood after 2 years.  My 10 rating?  No recurrence as of 2.5 years."


"I have a Congenital Heart Defect I was born with, so my Dr. prescribed me Losetrin FE about 5 years ago. DUE TO my insurance change I had to switch to Blisovi FE 1/20 and let me tell you I Love it. I have no headaches, vomiting nothing. I took it 2 years straight and when I was trying to get pregnant I took a year off and it still took me about 10 months to get pregnant with my son he is 1 now and I started back taking my pills again 7 months ago. My acne has went away I have regular periods to the date I took my last pill. Little to no cramping and light periods that last 3-5 days. I would highly recommend this pill. I know everyone's body is different. But just from my experience I would highly recommend this pill."


"I got my 4 wisdom teeth out and the pain was unbearable! I don't handle pain very well but 1 t3, and 2 Advil made me not feel pain or anything! And the t3s made me very sleepy so I could rest!"


"I having been taking Maxaron Forte and it has been the only iron pill that I have tried that did not give me any side effects."


"Nexplanon was great for the first 5 months or so. Insertion wasn't a big deal at all, my arm bruised really badly but was all looks and no paid. No period, no bad side effects, clear skin, it was great! The first bad side effect was painful sex.  Then one day I started bleeding, and I never stopped! I bled for months before I actually went to the doctor (bad on my part for waiting so long). I started gaining weight and feeling very sluggish. My hair even started thinning and I'm only 18. Nexplanon made me really sick. Not worth it!"


"Hey you, yeah, you reading this review. Take a breath. If you're speeding through all of these experiences, you're probably looking for potential side effects and reactions of other people. I know, because I'm just like you.

I can tell you the first day I took Bactrim, I had a horrible migraine. The worst I've had in months. But guess what--I also didn't drink coffee that day after having a constant intake for weeks. I had other problems like chills, but wait, I got this medicine for an infection! So many symptoms people experience are likely a result of other things.

My uti went away. I drank lots of water and milk with it. Other than experiencing a few more headaches, and a bit of tiredness, I was fine."


"I take my linzess every morning as prescribed but yet I still get constipated I can go 3-4 days without having a movement even though I'm taking linzess"


"Do not take this. I used it 4 days after an accident and this states it is effective 5 days after intercourse. The accident being the 19th of November and i took it the 22nd of November. I took test 1 day before period due and it was positive. In shock and devastated."


"OK, guys, I had a bottle of champagne and we drank,but i failed, ugh. I thought it was her roomates with kids next door and said next time better at my place. so we tried at my place, again a fail, 2 months later saw her , by now I had bought cialis, I mixed champagne, vodka, ,well things were going well, but then before ,climax, I felt like might have heart attack, had to stop, then,another fail so, then ( started Kundalini yoga, excercises, about squeezing your sex, muscles, breathing , blood flow etc, ( Sat Kriya ) my ex girlfriend had taught me years ago, started again                                  amazing, if no yoga( 80mg bayer heart asprin ,rock hard .lol all"


"I have been taking this medication for almost a month. I had a good experience at 40mg and opted to try the higher dosage of 80mg. It has been nothing short of amazing. I have been on every AAP except for Clozapine with mediocre to average results.. even in combinations. I do take the 80mg of Latuda with 300mg of Seroquel XR, but the Latuda has made a huge difference cognitively."


"I started Amitriptyline after 3 horrible months (on November 2007) of which I had no relief using the following medicines: Midrin, Naproxen, Flexoral, Lortabs, Imitrex, and anything I could find. I was taking at least 10 tylenols/day. Plenty of times I took to much and ended up with a stomach ache to top it off. Amitriptyline took effect right away, it's now May 09 and after slow increases I was recently put on 200mg. It works, in my case it does have some side effects. Dry mouth, and every now and then facial twitches. Now with the increase I'm experiencing more facial twitchs and some hand tremors as well. So far it's still worth it."


"I used this when I had shingles for the pain, NowI use it for sebhorea... it burns like the dickens but then numbs.  itching stops."


"I was on bioidentical HRT for a couple of years before I had to have a hysterectomy.  I was able to keep my ovaries, vagina and cervix.  After the surgery, I was only allowed to take my transdermal estrogen; no more progesterone.  I am 60 years old now and have had painful, unpleasant intercourse for some time.  My gyn noticed how dry I looked and talked to me about it and gave me a prescription for this.  I am so glad she did.  I was hurting after my exam and used it that night.  It made a difference overnight. It isn't messy at all.  I use it at bedtime twice a week.  I'm so glad there was a solution to this problem that is rarely talked about.  A friend chided me for taking a non-bioidentical and I told her that I don't care."


"I recently went on Trinessa after being off of birth control for several years. I explained to my doctor that when I took BC pills in the past I always had taken the low dose OrthTricyclen. He prescribed me the normal dose of Trinesaa anyways. Needless to say, I will never take these pills again. I was given a 90 day supply, and the first few days of taking it I was constantly nauseous. Then after about a month I noticed a five pound weight gain (I am a soldier in the US military so I work out five days a week and nothing else could have caused this) which, by the time the prescription had ran out had ballooned up to almost fifteen pounds! After roughly a month I started having horrible mood swings. Never again will I feed myself hormones."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"First day on Nuvigil prescribed by a "second opinion" sleep doctor.  My first sleep doctor kept discounting my complaints of constant sleepiness even after having the CPAP machine for over a year. He had never even talked about any medications for excessive sleepiness.   But, my "second opinion" sleep doctor did pay attention.  I can't thank him enough.  My first day on Nuvigil has been like a sunrise.  This is the first day in at least 6 years that I didn't fall asleep.  No headaches, jitters, nausea. Started to feel the "wakefulness" easing off after about 6 hours.  I agree about the cost, it's outrageous at over $10/day.  I also take medicines for Atrial-fib, so Nuvigil is one of the few I can take."


"I started with Duromine 30mg on 27/03/2014 weighing 84kg and I am currently (23/04/2014) 79kg which means I have lost 5kg to date. I only exercised once a week for two hours. I changed my diet a little bit by taking 2 slices of toasted brown bread, 1 egg and a fruit, lunch fruit & a small portion protein, supper would only be 3 colorful veggies e.g.: carrots, beetroot & spinach.  What I like about this is I can choose what I want to eat. I would highly recommend it to anyone who did not have the ability to control their appetite and crave for everything around."


"3 days on it, so far so good, my sleep is great no racing thoughts or paranoia. The

only con is the taste but the benefits outweigh it. Will try to post update in about a month."


"I've had depression and anxiety with panics since 2013 and been through many medications that didn't work and finally I get Wellbutrin 150mg lexapro 20 mg and it's amazing I feel back to myself years ago!!! Here it is 2016 when I get the right deal."


"I had the Mirena fitted 3/10/16 while waiting to have hysterescopy had it for 2 months with non stop bleeding everyday. Last few weeks I was depressed, angry, bloated, weight gain, itchy skin ended up asking a go to take it out. He said he didn't think my symptoms were from Mirena and that they are more than likely menopause. I'm 49 and had none of these symptoms until I had Mirena. I'm day 3 post Mirena not much has changed yet but so glad I had it out. Hoping to have hysterectomy soon."


"After finding live lice in my 10 yr old daughters hair, I immediately went to buy an OTC product.  Treated hair that evening & 2x daily I would painstakingly go through her hair removing nits. 4 days later, found live lice (and yes, I followed the directions to the tee!).  I retreated, but the next day my other daughter was scratching, she had lice too!  I did same treatment for her as well, but when I found that I had them as well, I called their pediatrician and that's where Sklice came into the picture.  He not only prescribed treatments for us, but for my two sons and husband as well.  One treatment and POOF! No more lice!!!  No more hrs spent removing nits!! (Use $25 coupon on Sklice website!)"


"This was black labeled and are hiding side effects. My mother is sitting in a hospital with cancer and other problems leading back to this drug"


"Flonase SUCKS. The first two days I used it, I thought it was the greatest thing ever invented because my horrible allergies finally seemed to clear up. I forgot to take it one day and woke up in the middle of the night with a stopped up nose, so I took Flonase again as soon as I woke up. It was VERY ineffective that time. I got horrible headaches, insanely itchy eyes, a sore throat, and my mouth and lips were constantly dry. It has been a week since I've vowed to never use Flonase again, and I STILL have the WORST smell in my nose and mouth from that stupid allergy "reliever". If you're wondering if you should hop in your car, make the trip out, and purchase Flonase, I will let you know right now that, that is the biggest mistake."


"6 years now and nothing has worked until Viibryd. I've been off and on meds for 20 years, but this last bout of depression was about killing me. It's been two months and I'm doing great!"


"Horrible. Took one pill as directed on first morning. Within an hour, increased heart rate, pupils dilated, uncontrollable diarrhea. Had to leave work, even felt like I had the flu. I only need to lose about 15 lbs. my doctor should have never prescribed this drug for me."


"I have been taking bentyl for a month ..what a god send I take 10 mg two times daily. I have had no issues it stopped the cramps, stools are still irregular sometimes diarrhea I am new to IBS...going to talk to my Dr about what trigger foods cause it start"


"I started taking Nora after I had my daughter. I started Nora because I decided to breastfeed. It's been 3 months and I bleed like 26 days out of the month. I HATE IT! Major weight gain, I'm a few pounds away from my pregnancy weight at 8 months. I have never been this heavy and I'm so uncomfortable. I decided to stop taking it yesterday :("


"Demerol is the only medicine that works for quick relief of pain. I suffer fron chronic pain syndrome. I take 30mg of methadone 4 times a day and then a fentanyl 50 mg patch every 48 hours to control the pain."


"I have suffered with migraines and neck pain for many years. Botox has given me my life back.   I have arthritis in my neck and Botox is the ONLY thing that has given me relief."


"I have been on Victoza for about 2 and half months and I love it.  I have a little trouble wanting to eat which in turn makes it difficult for me to find something I want but my blood sugar has been great and I have lost almost 35 pounds.  I started out at 218 pounds and I now weigh around 185.  I am very happy with the results and don't know why I wasn't put on this sooner. I also take metformin and it just didn't do for me what Victoza has.  I don't want to snack all day and I don't crave sugar like I did before."


"I suffered from frequent bouts of hypomania and deep depression, sometimes within days of each other. I finally gave in and sought help with medications, but I either felt like an apathetic robot, or I got every side effect known to man. My psychiatrist finally had me try Lamictal. Like many reviews, I noticed within 4 weeks that I'd found my miracle. I finally feel balanced."


"This pill has been great! My husband and I married 9 yrs ago and i started taking it just before our wedding. When I've wanted to get pregnant I've stopped it.....pretty well immediately gotten pregnant and then when the baby is about 6 months old (I breastfeed and it's not recommended while breastfeeding) I get back on it. Had 3 kiddos so all in all I've been on this pill for at least 5 years. Only cons I've experienced are a bit of weight gain/harder to lose weight on it. I'm not talking a huge amount but 5-15 lbs. And it's really expensive for me to buy the brand name local so I just get my ob to give me a written prescription and I fax it to an online pharmacy and get it there. Aside from that it's great"


"I used to work for a bank and I was being helped by one of my colleagues on opening an account for a customer. I was making many mistakes, I began to panic and I was sweating profusely. The customers wouldn't make much conversation with me because they felt they we're making me nervous. I had to excuse myself to take a breather in the break room! Xanax has helped me become more relaxed and socially open with strangers. I feel like my job interviews are going to be pleasant now! The only side effect I experience is tiredness after the medicine wears out, but that only lasted for about 1 hour for me."


"After about six weeks of starting Diovan 80 mg my blood pressure began to go higher.  My dosage was increased to 160 mg. My blood pressure would go up and down, reaching  to over 200/100 several times.  After a trip to the ER twice and the hospital once, I decided to take myself off Diovan and go back to my old medicine. Problem solved."


"I went they 2 years of hell with lower back pain it ruined my life for those 2 years seemingly endless pain and suffering .  Then my doctor prescribed Celebrex, which stopped the pain dead in its tracks"


"I have not changed anything about my daily routine, but after a month my acne is gone, and I have magically lost 10 lbs"


"Dry mouth but that just prompted me to drink more water.  Slight headache and insomnia yesterday, but insomnia every day for me and I had my hair up, which could be the cause of the headache.  I won't blame the meds for any except the dry mouth.   I was fine taking it on an empty stomach.

This morning when I awoke, I wasn't crazy thinking about how to battle food cravings all day long.  My willpower was weakening as I get older, or so I thought, but yesterday I was able to work a normal day without thinking about food or the fight with my mind.

With research, I already knew my insurance wouldn't cover it.  I signed up for the savings card program, $70 out of pocket."


"I started taking adipex on March 19th, weighing 256 lbs (5'10" 32 year old female). I took it every day around lunch time ( took it for only 12 days).. Its now Thursday and I haven't taken it since last Friday because I still have NO appetite.. I have to make myself eat.. No side effects besides extreme dry mouth, I drink over a gallon of water a day.. and I weighed myself today and I'm 238. So I'm down 18 lbs with only using it for 2 weeks.. I find this medicine extremely helpful and am so thankful someone told me about it!"


"Once again I fell for a product despite knowing better. There is no such thing as a weight loss pill. Nothing. Weight loss comes from modified diet and exercise. There's no magic pill. Not only didn't I lose any weight... I GAINED another 10 lbs.

This was a waste of money and I suspect messed with my metabolism in the process. The makers of this placebo should refund all our money. Total con."


"The new version does not dry me up, this dries my sinuses and stops the runny nose that is so annoying with some headcolds. So annoying that they have renamed Sudafed and tried to pull the wool over our eyes, this is the one that works."


"Used it on my 7 day cruise.  Worked wonderfully during the cruise. No side effects and no nausea, even with 12 to 18 foot seas. About a day after I took the patch off, started having double/blurred vision and am extremely tired, even with 8 1/2 to 9 hours sleep. 4 days later and am still having blurred/double vision and still tired. "


"I love Implanon. At first I was skeptical because of all the bad reviews plus I have a terrible fear of shots and I hate pain. Well to be very clear it didn't hurt at all. I was surprised. I was previously on the Nuvaring and I hated it because it kept giving me urinary tract infections and I can't keep up with the pills so that's why I decided to do Implanon. I haven't had any irregular bleeding yet or actually I haven't bled any at all and I've been on it for little over a month. No side effects yet and I'm glad I'm covered for three years. Hope this review helps someone else."


"I have not found it to help my pain at all. 3x 300mg a day gives negligible relief from the post surgical pain I have."


"I have been using this for a scalp condition called  Lichen planopilaris  somewhat related to psoriasis, however it affects the hair follicles on the scalp. After a week of use I noticed significant improvement in itching and scaling. It is going on 6 weeks now, and I continue to see slow but steady progress. What I really want to emphasize here is that I found out the hard way that this product is extremely toxic to cats. Even a small amount can be deadly. My cat drinks in the shower bottom after I shower this off each morning, and he became very ill. After costly vet bills, we were able to save him. Please be very careful with this around your pets."


"I have been using duac for around 6 months maybe a bit longer and although i have noticed a difference with my spots i really dislike the fact in makes my skin so dry. I would however recommend it to anyone suffering with acne who doesnt mind the dryness as it does appear to clear it up."


"Been using it for about 5 months and it has been a miracle worker until recently. A few weeks ago started having random sleepless nights. This week has been terrible waking up after 3-4 hours and feeling wide awake. Not sure if my body is getting used to it but I thought I'd check the reviews to see if anyone else has had the same problem. I hope this is a fluke because Silenor really had changed my life and even though it was expensive it was worth being able to function the next day."


"Awesome medicine. Have been on it for 3 years. I have perfect blood pressure now. No side effects. I love it."


"Wellbutrin has helped the anxiety and depression associated with my ADD.  After quitting smoking my Adderall quit being effective.  Rather than upping my dose of my stimulant medication, I opted for "nicotine replacement therapy."  I am so glad I did.  This is the most effective thing I have ever tried.  In the past I have tried Zoloft and Effexor."


"Started taking this med at first prn for insomnia but then everyday due to stressful life events. At first it knocked me out stone cold and I slept good...but now just over a month of using it it does nothing for my insomnia. It just stopped working and I don't feel any better, I feel worse now because my insomnia has returned. Also, it does nothing for my mood but make me feel more aggressive. Food craving at first were insane, now that's gone. Overall, thumbs down."


"I got the implant inserted three years ago, I got constant bleeding. I would have a period for a month straight and really bad abdominal pain. The insertion was painful as the anaesthetic was not  effective. I couldn't sleep on my left side for A week. During the time I had the implant I had to go on the pill to stop the bleeding. After the first year I was still getting 2 week periods and 2 weeks of no bleeding, I eventually got it out after having it for 2 years. Do not get this, it will ruin your sex life !!"


"I have only been taking Lexapro for two days but I already felt a difference the first day.  It was like things were not such a big deal.  A few hours after taking the second dose I had this wave of memories from the last year that made me go "wow, I've over reacted, over thought, over cried, over expected from myself and others".  It does make me a bit sleepy so I take it before bed. My appetite is more normal now where I would eat to feel better now I am only eating when I'm hungry.  It makes me thirsty and makes me yawn a lot but overall but I think this may save me and my family from my freak out moments."


"Helps me very much."


"I put on this medication for muscle pain and within ten minutes the burning sensation got extremely bad my skin was very red and the burning was unbearable, worst experience ever."


Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

"I had MRSA inf. last 8 yrs, all around the body. One heals and other one starts, went to my heart twice too. Now this many years of this, I end up to get Sepsis, I have no words to tell, how bad I feel...too bad, I guess. God Bless You All, who went true this bad infection."


"I was prescribed this back in October due to several days of dizziness.  Doesn't help at all.  After about 6 hours, the dizziness goes away but comes back the next day."


"Having had the mirena in for nearly two years at doctors advice, I'm having it removed on Thursday as its the worst thing to have done.
It has made me depressed, mood swing are horrendous to the point my children and husband are getting it all. I have no desire what so ever to be intimate with my husband.  I feel like I have lost control of my body.
The only plus is I don't have periods , PLEASE do your research and choose wisely which contraceptive method you have."


"Yeast infections suck. Monistat 7 burns and makes the itch worse, but it definitely cures the infection. Benadryl knocks out the itching and burning from the Monistat. Still better than losing a day to the doctor's office for an RX & paying those copays."


"I'm rather small and I have a lot of sexual dysfunction. This drug worked for me but I had some side effects."


"I absolutely hates this drug and do not recommend it to ANYONE. Not only did I not lose any weight while on it, despite eating less, eating healthier, and exercising more, it seriously affected my mental health. It messed with my mind so much, by week 4 I was feeling really bad. And of course you can't just quit, you have to wean off. I had to have a whole additional anti-anxiety med added to combat the side effects and it still wasn't enough. Once I finally got off I was so much better mentally. I'd rather be overweight than ever go through that experience again."


"I've been using Copaxone since Nov 2011.  At first, the skin reactions were painful and sometimes, the sites on my legs are more sore than other sites.  However, overall, it's better than Avonex, which I'd been on since 2006 (5 yrs).  I don't feel as tired and don't have the flu-like symptoms.

I use the autoject device which works well.  My only challenge is to remember to take the medicine in case I get out of my normal routine, such as after a dinner out, etc."


"Baclofen saved my life.  I was drinking 24/7 for ten years, up to four bottles of wine a day.  I had tried everything to quit drinking.  Then I read 'The end of my addiction' by Dr. Ameisen which started me on the road to sobriety.  I had a lot of side effects and had to increase my Baclofen dose very, very slowly, but it worked!  I am now totally free of any craving for alcohol.  There is a new website with lots of good information at baclofentreatment.com.  This was created by an emergency room physician that was treating her patients with Baclofen."


"My husband has had a severe case of Chron's since he was 33. He was on and off of Remicade for 7 years. Last January we found out he built up antibodies to the Remicade and it was no longer working properly.  Humira has been a God send for him. He loves that he decides when to give himself the shot and he only has side effects for 24 hours compared to 48 or 72 hours after an infusion of Remicade. He has been in remission for a year for the first time in years. We feel very blessed there is a new medicine helping patients with this very difficult disease. He also has learned to eliminate gluten and dairy. As his diet gets better he feels better."


"I just started this antibiotic yesterday and my lymph nodes have reduced in size (from kidney bean to pea) and I can now eat without severe pain. I've had bad experience with things such as amoxicillin and Azithromycin because of serious stomach upset, even when taken with food. But on penicillin vk I haven't had any side effects. All I know is this penicillin is kicking my strep throats butt and I love it."


"Going on 3rd month on 20mg/day and haven't lost any weight. 5'3" 174lbs. 38 years old."


"I'm almost on month 3 of this birth control and I've not had any problems with it. I haven't experienced any acne or weight gain. I'm just still trying to figure my periods. The first month it came the day I started my first sugar pill. This month I'm on my 2nd sugar pill and no sign of my period, however, Overall I have been very satisfied with this bc."


"I spotted for the first 10 months I was on Mirena...constantly! Then was back to a normal non-spotting routine for two months. The spotting came back after that and I spotted for twenty days out of my cycle. Not fun! It definitely affected my relationship with my significant other. I gave Mirena a fair shot by having it for over a year and a half. Although it does prevent pregnancy, the bleeding is a huge downfall for me. BUT I'd like to point out that I have a sensitive cervix and was just informed that the Mirena is NOT for people with a sensitive cervix."


"Took Dexilant delayed release 60mg for 8 days and experienced diarrhea and stomach pain starting the third day.  Hoped it would resolve after a few days but did not.  Have continued to have abdominal pain and now constipation and strange-colored stool (white to clay) for more than a week after stopping the medicines.  Back to omeprazole for me and then to my doctor if this doesn't stop soon.  Dexilant did not work for me."


"Very bad headaches and sick on stomach feeling the entire day. I only took the medication for a week I could not take the headaches on top of everything else going on in my life."


"Doctor told me to take this uristat . super drug, I feel normal again. I can sleep longer, no real pain and the only side effect is urine is yellowish orange. But who cares about that if your rid of pain and spasms. Thank you doctor!"


"I've been feeling good while on Jardiance (Diab type 2). I take 12.5 mg each night. Same as a lot of folk here, I pee much more & am thirsty more often .Dropped the weight pretty much straight away with very little effort. I was taking Diabex before this. I've got to have a glucose test in the next week so we'll see how it all goes. My son's a nursing student &t his is what he said about it:
'My understanding of it is that the glomerulus which is the filtration site in the nephron (which is the functional unit of the kidney) is only designed to filter smaller particles. Glucose however is really big and shouldn't be filtered into the nephron
That's what I was lead to believe. Not sure if that's true or not.'
I'll hit my Dr up with this."


"I take 1 every 12 hrs, was given 10 pills & have 2 left & my uti symptoms are unchanged.  It's only a slight infection & I only feel symptoms at night (which is odd).  I have none of the other symptoms that people have stated in here.  Kind of worrying if my uti will get worse."


"It did alleviate my pain but not my urgency.  The side effect is just about unbearable.  I am partially incontinent due to the cancer treatment I am receiving.  Just a drop of this bright orange dye on clothing, carpet or anywhere does permanent damage.  Everyone gets a urine spot in their underwear occasionally. With this product get ready to spend lots on cleaning and ruined clothes."


"At the risk of someone thinking I'm the "same person as other posters," I'm

Posting my real name. I've had a nagging cough, and chose to try Delsym again, as I've had success in the past with it.  I commute 30 miles to work. I got within a mile of my office and coughed.......and pooped all over myself. Yes. Explosive diarrhea in my scrubs! It was awful.  I'm sitting in the work parking lot,calling the girls outside since I can't move out of my car! Forward......I'm home but can't get more than twenty minutes away from a toilet. If you take this, trust me, you won't cough, just like it says, for 12 hours.  You'll be afraid to. Take something else, please. After all, it has been a terribly shi€€y day for me."


"I love NuvaRing. A few years back I went on the pill for a few months and was almost suicidal. After dating my boyfriend for several months I decided it would be safer to go on some form of protection and my physician recommended NR. The first month and a half I was an emotional wreck. Irritable and moody and it almost ruined my relationship. I feel nothing now except for a moment of cramping. He can't feel it during sex either and I never feel it day-to-day. I am very dry during intercourse regardless of a level of stimulation. That's my only complaint"


"I was prescribed Gabapentin for nerve entrapment related pain.  I'm 31, slightly overweight, but otherwise healthy according to my last round of physicals.  I also am not diabetic.

My doctor recommended 300 mg, three times per day.  Gabapentin made me tired, forgetful, imbalanced, temperamental, emotional, dizzy, decreased my short term memory and ultimately made me sluggish in thought.  The only thing Gabapentin did not do was relieve pain.  I gave it 30 days before discontinuing.  It took two months before my thoughts and memory were no longer sluggish.  (I literally had delayed speech, slurred speech and developed a stutter.)"


"I am beyond happy that I made the switch. I was on the pill prior to my new IUD and I had the worst PMS and mood swings imaginable. I always felt depressed and this constant dread that hovered over me. I was always hungry, I gained 15lbs when I went on the pill. My gyno highly suggested the skyla. I finally went through with it. Insertion pain was excruciating, I will not lie about that.  But...It was worth it, at least for me. I had severe pain for the rest of the week with very light spotting. Cramps that would not go away no matter how many pain killers I popped. But after the first week it was smooth sailing. I feel better mentally and appetite has decreased dramatically. I feel zero pain or discomfort. Highly recommend the skyla IUD!"


"My  Dr.  prescribed  Gabapentin to me for my  hot flashes & night sweat they to  were so bad I couldn't sleep at night and was having hot flashes all day long  now I only get   very  few during  the  day .the only I don't like is that it  causes me  to be  dizzy and light headed during the  day but I only been on it for  a week hope that will go away .I take  2 at night  ."


"I've had psoriasis for over 30 years. When I first used this product it worked wonders but lately it has been really aggravating my skin so I stopped using it.

For my scalp psoriasis, my dermatologist suggested that after I wash my hair I should dry it fairly quickly. This small change in my routine has reduced my scalp psoriasis by about 80%."


"I am 45 years old with 2 sons with ADHD.  I've always known that I also have ADHD, but it wasn't officially diagnosed until 2 months ago.  My doctor put me on an escalating dose of Vyvanse, starting at 30mg and upped to 50mg.   I am so glad I finally sought treatment and my physician prescribed this medication.  I can read something and pay attention to the words I am reading for the first time in my whole life.  I don't have to re-read and re-read until I can concentrate on the words.  My thoughts are much more organized, and I don't feel like a spinning top.  I have not experienced any negative side-effects, and I am sleeping better.

I know that others have had some bad effects with this drug, but it is a miracle medicine for me."


"I honestly can't remember how long I've been on Xenical , about close to two months I'm guessing. I've had the oily poo but it does depend on what I eat. I haven't been exercising but I know I've lost some weight. I'm just too scared to check how much. From tomorrow I'm going to make sure that I'm walking more and exercising as well."


"7 years ago I was diagnosed with leukaemia and I drifted into a state of depression. I felt really depressed and felt my life was drifting away so I visited my doctor and he prescribed me 5 mg of escitalopram. Initially this didn't make any difference and I still felt really depressed. So on return to my Doctor he upped my medication to 10 mg and after about 1week I have never looked back. I now feel like the person I did before I was diagnosed with leukaemia.  I hope this is of help and good luck to anyone who is suffering from this terrible illness please keep your chin up xxxxxxx"


"I took Plan-B after having unprotected sex right after my period ended. He got it for me to ease both our minds. Within a week of taking the pill, I had some side effects, like headaches and dizziness. After 7 days I received an early period. It was painful, and I had bad cramps. I was worried at first because I had just had my period, but Plan-B and you guys reviews all said bleeding and irregular periods were a common system. It really worked! So no worries if this happens to you! I will suggest no intercourse until you get your next period just in case, and a pregnancy test to ease your mind."


"I suspected sexual side effects from Lexapro so my doctor switched me to Brintellix. It made me itch like crazy every single night even though I took it in the morning. There wasn't a rash or anything so I just felt like I was losing my mind and my doctor hadn't heard of the side effect. I also got pretty nauseous on a few occasions.
It was not nearly as effective as Lexapro for depression. While on Brintellix I found myself getting devastated by things that would have been minor disappointments while I was on Lexapro. On Brintellix I cried a few times at work. I got really frustrated with people over nothing. I lost a lot of motivation. I wasn't myself.
I've heard it works for other people, but not me."


"I took this after I had surgery on my ovaries. It gave me bad insomnia, hot flashes and really bad weight gain. Once I was off of it I was ok.

I am once again on Megace for Hyperplasia and I am experiencing hot flashes and weight gain once again, but now within the month that I have been taking it my blood sugar is going up and I am fatigued all the time."


"I do not like the patch at all. I'd used Ortho Evra version years ago in college, and the only downside was the constant tiredness and mood swings. THIS version of the patch has produced the worst body systems, ever. The constant gas/bloating, heavy periods with cramps that last over a week, constant hunger/weight gain, and the mood swings. I've gained roughly 15lbs, but the kicker is that I do not eat a lot. I don't even have dairy in my normal diet and I do not eat fried food or junk food. It just seems like my body is packing on the weight, still. The only reason why I even gave it a 3 is because of the ease of use and not having to worry to take it. I am switching off of this soon."


"I've been on Armour for over 3 months now, and my TSH and T4 levels are only getting worse. I go to the Doctor every 3 weeks to have my blood drawn and there has been no improvement!  Every time I go to the Doctor they keep having to up the dosage 30mg, and each increase I feel worse and worse.  My hair has fallen out, I feel lethargic and achy all over, I can't sleep at night and when I finally do get to sleep I wind up staying in bed for 13 hours!  I have no energy. "


"I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 1999 so  Dr put my on levo. I never felt any different as years past symptoms got worse. My levels become worse I then was diagnosed with hashimotos thyroiditis.  My weight up and down now up then down. The fatigue was so severe I thought about ending my life.  Having two boys that wasn't an option. After years of levo  Drs upping the mcg I got sick of it stopped taking it. I could not function on it. It was like a sleeping pill to me. I was bloated all the time my hair was breaking off   I made appointment with my dr a few weeks ago. After all these years I told her my issue with levo.  Well let's see your number and I'll put you on armour. It's the best ever had. I wake up as though I've slept."


"Lexapro (which is called Cipralex here in Canada) was what they put me on when I first became extremely anxious (after trying talk therapy and Ativan when needed). It KO'd my anxiety extremely well (alongside continued therapy). Not only my acute anxiety that was causing panic attacks and made me unable to leave the house was handled, but the social anxiety I've lived with all my life. However, it caused me to gain a significant amount of weight, my emotions were somewhat blunted, and for the first few months I was on it, I would get quite sleepy in the morning. It did stop working for me after about 2.5 years, but as short-term anxiety treatment it served me well."


"I just started 150mg Nucynta ER.  I have been on almost every pain medicine in existence.  Aside from the cost of $375 for 60 pills,  I believe it is working quite well. I have been on long term pain management for 12 years.  Since this medicine is new, there is not much information about it online.  I am hoping to hear more success stories and other people's opinions soon."


"It helps me I have nerve damage in my back, but it does not take away all the pain."


"I have been dealing with lower back and leg pain for the last year and half. I was started with Oxys 5mg. It took awhile to figure out how much I needed to make through a day. It could be anywhere from 2 to 8 daily and never had any problem working. My script was change to Percs. 5mg. and they seem to work a lot better and only needed at most 4 per day, but I had a hard time trying to work. My last script was for Endocet 10mg. I took one before I went to bed and the next day waking up was real hard to do things like talking. I'm only using a 1/2 of one at a time at this point and on a good day just a half on a bad day 1 & 1/2."


"I have to brag on chantix. I smoked for over 52 years and I no longer smoke, thanks to chantix."


"I'm writing this review for all of the women skeptical of IUDs (since I was one of them). I became pregnant in November of 2015 after a condom failed for my boyfriend and I. We were not in a place to have a child, and terminated the pregnancy (which was something I NEVER thought I would do, so please don't judge). We decided we needed a better form of birth control (had been on the pill with bad side effects), and chose skyla. The insertion happened the first day of my period and was a BREEZE. A slight pinch and that was it! I've had period cramps that were worse! Slight cramps the first two days but ibuprofen took them away. It's been great since! PLEASE dont let reviews scare you away! They almost did for me, but I'm glad they didn't!"


"I have been on this med for almost a year. Prior to this, all other meds either didn't work for me or I had unbearable side effects. The only bearable maintenance was Levemir 100 units daily. I gained about 30 lbs! Doc put me on Invokana, I have lost 25 lbs, I have lowered the insulin to 35 units a day. A1C is 6.3. Had been a yeast infection nightmare though! Doc knocked out the yeast infections with Fluconazole and I take 1 Fluconazole a week now and am keeping the YI nightmare away! This has been the only drug that has truly helped!"


"I started anastrozole one year ago in June 2014 after a double mastectomy.  I did not need chemo or radiation as I caught the cancer early and my Oncotype DX score was very low.  The first 3 months I didn't notice any side effects.   But then  I gained(so far) 10 lbs. and I am very active and work out 5 days a week with weights and cardio(I am 60 yrs. old now)    My hips, lower back especially left side and knees hurt allot and my knees feel weak. It makes it very difficult to get up off the floor. Also both thumb joints hurt all the time. No hair loss or nail issues but some hot flashes.  I wonder if it will get worse-still have 4 years left."


"I had my iud put in last Thursday. I have four children so the pain during the insertion was  a 3 on a scale of 10. Had spotting which now three days later turned to a light flow. No cramping yet. So far so great will give another review after check up next month."


"I agree with everyone. I'm so excited to have found out about this patch, I started mine last week and going on my 2nd week and absolutely love it. For the first time in a LONG time and I'm back being my old self and the mom I need to be! I take the 10mg and seems to work great so far! I have been taking Tramadol and Oxycodone. I am so happy to not have to drag my pill bottle around with me any more and take pills all day every day. I'm very excited for where I'm at right now with my pain management. Wish I would have found out about this years ago."


"Cipro has cleared up my infection quick, but it gave me a yeast infection and a very itchy rectum."


"I have been on Fycompa now for 8 weeks. Prior to that, I was having seizure clusters almost every other day. Two were so bad I ended up in Trauma with a scull fracture and a broken nose and cheek bone. I have noticed some minor mood swings but nothing serious. I have also noticed a increase in my appetite. I also take Keppra and Lamictal, so I am not sure if that makes it better. Just happy I haven't had any seizures in 7 weeks and counting.."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6 yrs old and pretty much just learned to deal with it until age 14. When I started 8th grade, my parents put me on the meds and I absolutely love it! I'm so much more successful! Plus I feel better about myself as a person. I don't know how I went all those years without it. Its definitely made my life better."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Drank the prep,held my nose and chugged and wow! Was it nasty! I am not fussy and am a just do it sort of person, but this stuff was foul. I sucked on an orange wedge right after.The next 32 oz were a breeze. Then came the bloating (a lot) and significant pain. I drank peppermint tea  &massaged my belly and after 40 min  I let loose, this after an extra day of liquid diet. 5 hrs later and still gurgling and gas(running for the loo each time)  still not clear. I have a 12noon appt and am supposed to take my next dose at 8 am.I think I will move it to 6 am. From what I read here  people finished up pretty quickly. A not as unpleasant an experience as 10 yrs ago, but I could do without the icky flavor&  pain. Not looking forward to next dose."


"Life saver.  Gets way too much of a bad rap by "professionals" who don't know squat about mental health.

Make sure to use sparingly and you will not get addicted

For high pressure situations at work or other emergency situations it makes me a normal person again.

This Rx has saved my life and my job.

(Go to counselling too)"


"My doctor prescribed me this medicine for my migraines. Although it worked great for the pain, it was extremely addictive. I started wanting it all the time time, even when I did not have a migraine because it made me feel so good. "


"I had terrible symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. When I would go out to eat within 20 mins. of eating I would have terrible diarrhea. I could chew gum or drink something in the morning getting ready for work or school and I would have diarrhea. I would on occasion have bowel accidents within a few feet of making it to the bathroom at home, when coming in from going out to eat.

The first time I was put on escitalopram for nerves, this was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I felt "normal" for once. I did not want to bite people's heads off and the diarrhea, gone, that department was normal for the very first time since my teen years. I started taking escitalopram in my early 40s. This medication is a God send."


"These pills are helping me with arthritis. I have arthritis all over the place. From my upper back all the way to my legs."


"Been on for a few months - up to 40mg - feeling great as far as mood goes.  DO have some break through anxiety but that will get better with time.  Notice you DO HAVE TO TAKE WITH FOOD - or your stomach does get really upset.  I have also noticed weight gain/or bloating.  So the weight gain being 10 pounds may be some water weight as well.  I've taken other meds that don't work this effectively so will give this a definite try for awhile and see if it continues to help me with my mood disorder.  Bless all out there that have this terrible disorder...."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"After using Beyaz only for a month I have already seen a dramatic improvement in my acne. I have been suffering with acne for over a year and this birth control seems to be working. I%u2019m so excited. Only other side effects I have are occasional migraines and fatigue. But I'm hoping it will lessen as my body adjusts."


"So I've been backed up for a good 2 weeks now,  I finally went to the doctor yesterday after trying home remedies, laxatives from the store, etc my pain had been horrible, I've called out of work the past two days, I can barely move, they did an X-ray and I'm full of gas pockets, not stool or poop just gas. They recommended me 3 bottles of this liquid magnesium citrate, 1 a day for the next 3 days. I did one last night yes I've pooped just watery nothing normal but I'm still in pain, so I sent my mom to the store today for gas x, lemons and charmemile tea, I'm still in pain, so I'm about to drink another bottle of this, can anyone relate? Should I go back to the doctor? Is this stuff gonna help the gas pockets? I just want to be over this"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"Been on Jantoven a number of years- no problem really. Have my INRs regularly every month. Usually between a 2-3 (as it should be). Would recommend."


"I used Accutane about 11 years ago after trying every pill and cream and going through 4 different dermatologists. I had the usual side effect (dry everything). I went 10 years with perfect skin, not even 1 pimple. It was amazing. Over the last year my skin started getting very oily again and the breakouts were getting bad. I went back to my dermatologist where she had me try a few other medicines first and then we both decided it was back to the Accutane.
  I am just finishing up my first month back on the Accutane and I cannot wait to get it over with! I apply Vaseline to my lips every 20-30 minutes...I keep moisturizer on me all the time and have blood in my nose almost every morning.....but I know the end result is worth it!!"


"I started on it during its study phase.  The only side effects are it makes me very tired. And it does take me longer to wake up.  I think it is an awesome medication."


"I was on 100mg of Zoloft a day for 6 years and suddenly my depression symptoms were coming back quickly.  When I spoke to my Doctor, she suggested Cymbalta or Abilify as a supplement to the Zoloft, but as I am uninsured, they were way too expensive. She suggested we try Celexa and I weaned off of the Zoloft while slowly increasing the dosage of the Celexa to 20mg.  So far, so good.  I actually wish I had been taking it all along, because I have more energy, have actually lost some of the weight I gained on Zoloft, and the sexual side effects are not nearly as bad as the Zoloft.  Everyone is different, but I highly recommend it."


"Have bad insomnia. Been on Ambien for 10 years now. I decreased my dose to only 3 mg about 5 years ago. All I need is to get to sleep. Anxiety prevents that. So Ambien works great for me. I have never had any bad effects at all with this drug. No after effects. Wake up refreshed. I have had instances where it doesn't work, if I am in a bad anxious state. But usually I take it right before bed. I don't delay at all because it is pretty fast working. Hope and pray there are no long term effects like Alzheimers. So far I have no memory problems. I am 74. I need sleep. It's that simple. Feel awful when I don't sleep. I do try not to take it every night. Go off for days in between. Try and go weeks if I can. So far that's working for me."


"I started Contrave in May, with the regular first month dosage.  I had some nausea, but found if it took it with lots of water and food, this would subside.  I also had some headaches, but that too went away with water.  I have been on the full strength drug now for 2 months and have lost 18 pounds.  I have learned to regulate the portions of my food and have to wait until my body tells me that I need to eat.  This is not miracle drug and works slow, but that is what I like, it is coming off and staying off.  I have not had to starve.  I feel like I am making good life choice changes and will continue.  Will report back later with more results!"


"The best OTC antihistamine. Relieves sneezing and that stuffy feeling in your nose. Doesn't seem to do much about the post-nasal drip or the coughing though. A bit of a stimulant for me, it makes me a bit energetic and hyper, even with just 5mg."


"I've been on the patch for 4 months now. The first couple of days on week one I have a low grade headache but nothing tylenol cant fix. I found putting the patch on my shoulders on my back it gets way too itchy! So I put mine under my underwear line on my outside thigh and it doesnt itch near as bad. It sticks pretty well and by the time it looks like its about to fall off its time to put on the new patch anyway. I started my patch on Sunday and when its the week without it I know exactly when I will get my period and when it will end. It lasts about 6 days (only major downside for me because without birth control mine usually only lasts 3 days.) Cramps are a little worse but bearable and only happens the day before period and day of. No weight gain."


"Norco 10/325 has worked well for me. I started using Vicodin 500 mg, which I got immune to very quickly. My doctor switched me to Norco 500 mg. Also got immune to this. So they put me on Norco 10/325 and I haven't had any problems since then. They work wonderfully. I take them every 4 hours. That's been 2 years ago."


"Valtrex is the only way to go.  I have suffered with fever blisters as long as I can remember and they are just miserable.  I get them when I run fever, sunburn on my lips, or are really stressed.  Woke up with one this morning...I took Valtrex, and it will be gone by nightfall.  My son also has problems with fever blisters, but they break out underneath his eye.  Since he has been taking Valtrex, he has not had any problems.  I also had the Shingles vaccine, which has cut down on my fever blister outbreaks unbelievably.  I still get them, but usually as a result of illness.  This is the best medication to come out to fight the herpes virus, ever!"


"I had the paraguard for 7 years. I was 20 with no children. I'm also forgetful and wanted a birth control that I didn't have to worry about taking every day like the pill.I tried the depo shot but gained too much weight. I had absolutely no problems except for the fact that it was very painful when inserted, I'm sure that it had something to do with me not being pregnant before. But..... I became pregnant last September. Either my iud moved because I became pregnant or because it had moved beforehand, I'm not sure. Either way I couldn't feel the string and didn't schedule annual exams so I believe this caused me to become pregnant. I urge everyone with an iud to make sure you check yourself once a month and schedule exams every year!!"


"So my Dr just gave me the weight loss pill 37.5 on 11/6/15 cause it's so hard for me to lose weight I'm 30 years old and 5'6 429lbs yes I know but  Anyways I also have edema so he gave me a water pill Laxis 20mg. Over the weekend I weighed myself when I went to get my blood drawn this morning and the scale said 402.2 I was in total shock but I know that was probably all of the water weight that was on my body but that was still good to me. With the weight loss pill with only being on it for 3 days now I have seen my energy increase rapidly and my appetite has gone down I have to make myself eat which is once a day and I'll have a snack but I haven't had a desired to eat any sweets or anything. I go back to the Dr on 11/20 pray for me"


"Did not work for me,the stomach nausea was to much as I already had severe nausea issues, there might have been initially feeling of energy,but it didnt seem to last.I took it for three weeks, not good enough to continue a drug like this."


"It really does work! I had been smoking for 10 yrs...and was at 2 packs a day. I took as prescribed, and was able to quit within the first week. Not wanting to spend anymore money on cigarettes/smoking cessation...I got to where I only took in the evening after dinner..as that's when I craved it the most. I never bought month 2 or 3. I was quit for 15 months. Due to relatives passing within a close period of time and a miscarriage..I went back to cigarettes. Bad decision! Will definitely get back on Chantix soon! Only side effect I had was the moodiness...but everyone coming off of cigarettes has mood swings...so no biggie. The online support journal really helped me as well!"


"47year old female 5ft 3" 221.6lbs starting weight.  I  started Contrave on April 9th. This morning my weight is 210lbs. I do get the dry mouth, and I drink water which I never did. I still drink my diet soda.  It does seem to help me make better food choices, I eat slower, chew more, my portion size is 1/2 or less than what it was,  I don't get cravings. I have occasional mild feelings of nausea but I take a pepcid and it doesn't last long. I do feel more energy, and excited about the weight loss which is driving me to continue to eat right and watch my carb intake, and count calories. Something I never cared about. It is a lifestyle change. But I  have help with Contrave....I recommend you try it!!!!"


"Had paragard inserted May 2015 six weeks after the birth of my last child. I was breastfeeding so I had no symptoms at all that I had it in place at all until I introduced solid foods to my 6 month old. My period came back very painfully and with a vengeance! From Nov to Feb I have seriously bled every 10 days for 8-10 days in length. I pretty much only have 1 week of no bleeding per month as of right now. My bleeding is so heavy that I am changing my overnight pads every hour for days. Forget tampons! They cause too much pain in my abdomen and lower back . Just tonight as I was in line at CVS buying more pads for my 5th day of heavy flow, a lady pointed out that I had bled through my jeans (so embarrassing) 45 min after changing my pad."


"Abilify was fine at first, but it slowly increased my anxiety to the point where I felt like I was stuck in one long, never ending panic attack. I stopped Abilify two days ago and feel so much better."


"I guess I'm in the group of people that had severe reaction to this medication. The doctor prescribed 100mg trazodone for my "eyes wide open in bed throughout the night" problem. I took caution for the first night and took half a pill or 50mg but after about half an hour my heart stared beating really fast and arrhythmic, my ears and forehead become really hot, etc. it took an hour, two glasses of cold water and trying to breath normally for it to pass. A horrible experience which I won't forget. Next day I went to my doc and yelled angrily that if I had taken full dose it could have killed me and his reaction was something like oops! seems like this med is not for you!

Short version : my advice is to take a small dose at first ,if ok then increase "


"I have bi polar disorder and this  calms my mania and relaxes me. It reminds me  as well to just say calm  :)"


"Helps with my sleep. I wake up every morning feeling great. Sometimes make me very thirsty so I keep liquids around."


"71 year old female, 3rd colonoscopy.  First 2 with versed, no side effects.  This one, with propofol.  Went out like a light, no problems, but after the procedure they had a hard time waking me up, and my head, upper body, right arm were shaking, convulsing.  It seemed seizure-like, but nurses said it was not a seizure.  This continued for almost 2 hours.  They gave me versed to bring it under control.  The shaking continued.  Then they tried benadryl.  Finally about an hour after the benadryl the severe shaking began to subside.  So much for quick wake up and release.  I was in recovery for over 3 hours. The doctor tried to tell me it must be pre-parkinsons symptoms.  No way.  Couldn't sleep last night, and feel wired and shaky today."


"Could hardly walk and was in severe pain in both knee's. Had both knee's drained of fluid buildup and have been taking two 500mg. every day for the past two years (1 in am and 1 in pm) have not had and side effects to date."


"This medication worked within 2 or 3 days and now I am back to my normal happy self.

My depression journey:

Depression started to show itself during year 9 of highschool, and continued to get worse until I finally reached 20 years old and decided it was time to get help. I started seeing a doctor who prescribed ssri sertraline, then went on to see a psychologist, then finally a psychiatrist. During this time I went through ZOLOFT 200mg, Celexa, Cymbalta and whilst Zoloft "helped" a little, it wasn't until I tried Mirtazapine (avanza, remeron) 15mg that I finally had a restful sleep, my appetite came back, and my smile came back, my self esteem and I suddenly realised I was back to Normal. And my libido returned!

Keep going, never give up!"


"Before Phisohex could only be purchased by prescription, I used it regullarly for feminine hygenine. The product worked perfect, was long lasting, and I never had any side affects. I used Phisohex from 1966 until, much to my dismay, it was taken off my druggist over the counter  shelves and could only be purchased with a prescription. Would still be using it if I could. Wonderful solution!"


"I was diagnosed with a "medium' case of Tourettes Syndrome when I was seven years old. I'm now 23, and in the times before I started Orap about 4 years ago I was on almost every single medication that can be used for Tourettes. In addition to the tics, I have severe anxiety/depression problems, so it complicates matters. I've seen many psychiatrists, and they have all done their best, but in the end, it really came down to finding the right combination of drugs. The Orap is good. There is no cure for Tourettes, yet, but I have faith they will find it. I believe very strongly that medication is not the only way to treat it. Sleep, diet and exercise are all important.  But of all the tic medicines, Orap helps the most."


"Been 7 hours since I took it feel better really sore down there but no itching"


"I've been on Saxenda for weight loss for one month today. I've lost 14 pounds. I have very little appetite and feel satiated quickly. My cravings are gone. I average 1200 calories a day without ever feeling uncomfortably hungry. This is all a complete 180 for me. I exercise 5 times per week pretty intensely but did so before the medication. I did experience some of the gastro side effects but they were all manageable. I see no reason to not reach my goal of losing another 44 pounds, hopefully before the end of the year."


"I am now 36 years old  I had self dx myself with PCOS in Oct 2015 age 34.I have always had irregular periods what flagged me was the rapid weight gain, acne , no period for 3 mo,hair growth on my chin.At first I thought maybe I was pregnant I went to see my Dr explained all the issues and had a blood test and was negative although my testosterone levels were abnormally high mind you this is where the hair growth comes in. Just started seeing a new DR explained situation and I have started Metformin so far so good.Slight diarrhea for a day or two nothing big mind you the side effect is possible Gastro issues such as diarrhea. Out of all the reviews and talk with the Dr this is the best solution especially for someone wanting to conceive."


"I have been on this medicine less than 2 years....5mg, recently changed to 2.5mg per day.  I have had no side effects, feel great.  I do have more energy most likely because my blood pressure is where it is suppose to be.  I am a female in my early 50's & this is my first experience with blood pressure meds."


"I got my implant in May 2016. 4 of 7 girls I work with have the Nexplanon. I was the last to decide to get mine. Two say it's perfect & the other is having my same side effects. I've enjoyed not having a period or super light spotting. It's working as far as not getting pregnant. I have not enjoyed the side effects one bit. Since May, I've gained 20lbs, super emotional getting upset & crying/angry for no real reason, and NEVER wanting to have sex. I've been with the same amazing boyfriend for 3yrs. I've never not wanted to have sex with him. I'm a sexual person and I enjoy it. Now, I could care less if we have sex, we need to use lube, sex drive is gone. It's taken a toll on my relationship. For me, it's not worth it. It's coming out ASAP"


"Been taking this since initially hurting back in car accident 10 years ago, am now a senior citizen.  Sometimes works as well as vicodin pain pill. I love this product. Stops the back and leg muscle spasms. Hard to live without this product. Little to no side effects.

I take it in morning and at bedtime to prevent muscle spasms- it works for me

Besides bulged l4 and L5 discs in lower back, I have sciatica on right side, also  ddd, arthritis, restless leg syndrome(I take gabapentin for latter)

I tried flexeril, which made me feel like puking and drowsy.  when I changed Drs no thanks

Soma was too strong, could not function, slurred my words, could not walk, stand

Seriously stopped the muscle spams in back, sides and legs

My insurance with Wellcare/Staywel"


"I've been smoke free for almost 6 months now. i completed the 12 weeks course and I was so thankful since i didn't experience anything "bad" while taking champix. i was still thinking about smoking on my 3rd month but telling myself ive made that far and i dont want to ruin it. from the 4th month till today -- very seldom im thinking about smoking. thanks to champix for helping me to quit."


"I , too, had the constant itching and felt like something was crawling on me.  I used Gold Bond extreme moisture lotion which helped somewhat.  I gained 15 pounds in a matter of 2 weeks, shortness of breath on exertion, and confusion.  This was only my first injection and I am due for a second in 2 months but not sure I want to go this route again.  This is a monoclonal antibody not a drug and it affects the body differently than a drug.  There is no antidote for this if you have a reaction, so you are stuck with the problems for quite some time."


"Patches are really useful. I had tried quitting several times but it never worked. There wasn't a single day without smoke in my last 8 years. But it has been 4 days since I'm on the patches now and I haven't even had a single cigarette. I'm sure I'll not smoke again.

But I experienced a side effect, it causes joint pains, my left elbow starts paining if I put it on my left arm and same goes with right. But it's a very less price to pay to quit."


"This was honestly the worse experience with birth control. It does its job and doesn't get you pregnant but everything else is horrible! For starters I am a diabetic so healing  does not work so well for me. The hole the nexplanon first went into stayed open for a whole year to the point were I can see the actual nexplanon rod in my arm and sometimes this ugly pimple like bump from the rod trying to poke out. The side effects were also horrible, I would NOT stop spotting, I bled everyday and it is just gross. It even stopped my sex drive because I am so self conscious because I just keep bleeding. So after 2 years of hell. I'm getting it out of my arm tomorrow and I am so excited."


"I take "Xanax" prescribed by my Doctor.
Not everyday though.
Sometimes.
For helping me sleep when my thoughts are going crazy and my imagination is wild.
It does help for sleep.
Addictive if you take it everyday."


"I have been using Nuvaring for 5 months now. I do love how convenient it is to not have to remember daily about it. It has however caused my libido to go down. I have not had any other side effects except for being a bit drier during sex than usual. It is also harder for me to orgasm; it takes a little more work than before. Other than that, it has been great at preventing a pregnancy."


"First I was on Simvastatin, then I had a Dr. change and he put me on Atorvastatin, my blood sugar levels went up for no reason, then I started having cramps, told the Dr. and he said just watch my diet. So I did, the cramps were almost every day and getting me very upset. So called the Dr. again. He finally told me to stop the meds for 14 days and then start again. The cramps went away until I started taking them again. Don't know what the Dr. will do next."


"I just got off depo and wanted implanon but they told me to take a "three month break" since I been on it so long. Anyways I have been taking taytulla for about three weeks. My breast are killing me. They feel like thy weight 100 pounds and are lumpy. Will update more once the shot leaves my body more and have been taking the pill longer. That's the only side effect that I am seeing so far."


"I used this medicine to kick major withdrawals from heavy pain killers. It took the edge off with Xanax. It doesn't work for pain though I can't imagine it working for anyone unless your pain is minimal."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"Tricare covered these pills for my wife. We found out that she should be taking DHA which is not provided in this pill. We payed for one that included DHA out of pocket because it was better for her and our son."


"Took this after having a sinus infection for four months, amoxicillin,  augmentin, zpacks, steroids,  nothing worked. Levaquin made me feel better within days, completely cleared the infection.  Did give me a swollen foot/ankle, but that cleared once I finished the antibiotic course.  I'd rather wrap my foot for two weeks, than have a sinus infection for four months.  I don't think this is typically prescribed unless other antibiotics have failed. On it again for another stubborn sinus infection,  no tendon issues so far."


"Taste accurately described as salty cough syrup...best to chug it down if you can and then sip the water to get rid of the taste. A warm cup of tea helps too and also helps with the chills. Took first dose at 5PM and took about an hour to work...finished about 10PM but was up twice. Second dose this morning seems to be working about the same but just pretty clear at this point...procedure not until 12:30...so we'll see if it worked."


"It was pretty good overall.  It did make me feel very lethargic, I was very content to sit on the couch and stare at the wall or watch mindless tv."


"I have been taking reclipsen for almost a year now and I have barely any cramps except the day before my period starts and the first day. I used to get severe cramps to the point where I was in the hospital so this definitely helped with that. I dont see a change in my mood, weight, or sex drive but I did start to breakout a little on my forehead and chin which I never use to before this pill. Currently in the process of trying to find a different type of birth control to get rid of the forehead acne"


"*Update*  I'm 5'9, 29 yr, female, started at 266lbs. It's day 36, and I've lost about 16 pounds.  The only thing I experienced was dry mouth within the first week. Since then that has subsided, but now my feet and hands are tingly. It's not severe but enough to be annoying. I still feel great. No other side effects. Since taking it, I'm teaching myself to choose better foods and make smaller plates. Trying to establish good habits while it's easy to do so.  I haven't incorporated exercise in my routine yet, but I can't wait to see results when I do!  Still moving forward with it."


"I have been taking this medicine 24mcg once a day for a week now. Nothing has happened yet. I drink 1 to 2 quarts of water a day, on the fodmap diet, eat tofu, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables. Also eat a lot of chicken. I have had no luck so far. I have left 3 messages with my doctors nurse and no call backs yet. I feel bloated, full of gas and feel miserable. So I am stuck taking laxatives, Epson salt enema's or citrate mag (awful tasting stuff ever) then feeling sick all the next day with upset tummy and sitting on the throne off and on all day. I clean myself out about every 3 to 4 days because I feel miserable and sluggish and it starts all over again after cleaning myself out. I have had this IBS-C for about 20yrs now. It ruins my life!"


"I love it. It worked wonders like a magic pill. I highly recommend to any one. Thanks."


"Vicoprofen was prescribed to me after a Laparoscopy (removed ovarian cyst) I hardly felt anything at all.  I only need to take it about once every 12 hours.  Please eat first.  I was lightheaded and confused after taking it once on an empty stomach.  Also, don't drink alcohol.  My surgery was a few days before Thanksgiving and I had a glass of wine and felt sick to my stomach all night through the next day.  Never make that mistake again. Overall the medication was good. Like I said, I felt nothing after taking the pill."


"I've been using Vicoprofen for more than 3 years. I take 3 per day for the pain of fibromyalgia and also lingering pain from having had the kneecap dislocated due to a fall. Most of the time I take it on an empty stomach with no problem. Also, I've never had a weight gain because of it or constipation. I have normal daily bowel movements. I can function at a higher than normal level. No problems for me taking Vicoprofen."


"A very pleasant experience, some strange sensations but they were expected.  Got the injection December 21, 2016 @ my Ortho's office.  Very happy.  Used a recumbent bike today at the gym the first time in 6 months without my unloader brace."


"I started taking this med about 4 wks ago when my dr gave me samples. I decided to start out with half a pill. And it worked within hours. For years I would maybe have one bm a wk. if I was lucky. So I thought this med was the answer to my problems. I would only take it every few days and was still having a bm daily. My dr decided my dose of pain meds was to high even though I've been taking that dose for 7 yrs. I ran out of samples 3 wks  ago and insurance won't pay so even though I haven't taken it for weeks I'm still having diarrhea daily. I'm not sure if it could possibly be from the movantik still or because my pain meds have been cut back. Either  way I'm miserable and wonder if anyone has had side effects weeks after discontinuing?"


"I am a 66yr female, been off work for 6 weeks with post viral syndrome, then this horrid anxiety kicked in. My GP started me on sertraline 50gms, I was very concerned about taking them, as I am very sensitive to tablets, but if they were going to help matters decided to try ! I take mine last thing at night, had none of the side effects mentioned, none at all, so fingers crossed they will help, I have been on them now nearly 2 weeks."


"I am 18 years old and just graduated high school, all of my life I have had issues with going to school and getting things done. Always had great grades the first months of the school year then they would drop to C's, D's or failing. I was put on Vyvanse 1 day before my 18th birthday and it completely changed my life. Not only am I a much happier person, but I actually take interest in things and like finishing things I start! I have noticed some weight loss, but my appetite is and always will be still there. I'd really love to thank whoever discovered the wonderful prescription Vyvanse!"


"It helps a lot for getting to sleep, not so much for staying asleep past 6 hours."


"i have been on and off Xanax since its release in the '80's.  Two years I attempted to wean myself off.  My reasoning was that 0.25mg twice a day was too much and I was still panicking.  After 3 days I had a full panic attack.  Took 1/2 of a Xanax and called my M.D. He said that he did not know what to do. I called a psych.  I continued on the o.25 mg twice a day.  I continued to be panicking and paranoid.  He placed on Xanax 0.5mg XR in morning and 1mg XR at bedtime.  I feel so much better.  I continue to worry about withdrawals, but having to take two pills a day is no big deal if you have ever had an attack.  I also did not try to hide the fact from people I thought who would find me flawed for taking Xanax. This was freeing."


"I have JME ( juvenile myclonic epilepsy). My neurologist switched me from lamictal to fycompa. My husband and I were told fycompa was best for my JME. Within 2 weeks my personality changed. I got all the side effects. I have never been in trouble but ended up doing 75   hours in jail cause of it. Luckily I got a doctor who took me off it ASAP and on depakote. I had used depakote about 20 years ago. My husband still loves me and things are getting back on track for us. Like the previous reviewer stated their relationship is shaky due to the drug. I hate fycompa."


"I've had Mirena for three years.  It's convenient to not have to remember or worry about taking a pill regularly (and NuvaRing didn't work for me).  In the last few months I've had cramping, spotting, relentless acne and worsening depression that I can't contribute to anything else.  So ready to be done with this - I'm calling my doctor tomorrow to make an appointment to get it removed. "


"It was 5am in the morning  when I first  started  with the symptoms. My prescription for macrobid  was ready by 9:30am . I took my first dose by 10am. By about 1pm I was able  to fall  asleep since the pain and urgency to run to the bathroom  subsided.   Thank goodness"


"I have had moderate acne on my T-zone for about 4 years and my doctor prescribed me Epiduo about 3 months ago. For the first two weeks, I had an initial breakout but the pimples went away quicker than usual. Epiduo definitely makes your skin very sensitive for the first month or so and it made my skin burn and itch for the first month or two. Now, I can apply Epiduo without any side effects and my skin isn't as sensitive. Epiduo definitely cleared my skin and acne marks but I still get the occasional zit. I had tried a lot of over the counter acne washes and home remedies but Epiduo is the only thing to work on my face. Definitely worth it!"


"This med has let me finally get a good nights sleep.I'm taking 50 mg every night.It's been a long road for me I've multi-fractured all 12 of my thoracic vertebrae and ripped out a plate in my left arm (from a previous car accident)and had a total left shoulder replacement because I had a seizure in my sleep.The pain meds I'm on know are the 100 mcg fentanyl patch,and dillauded along with Keppra ,vimpat,klonopin and celexa.With all those meds I had a hard time trying to sleep now I don't."


"Was feeling pain in my back under right shoulder blade for about a week. The pain meds I'm on for chronic back pain didn't even help. Stepping into the shower I noticed a rash and knew what I had... Shingles at 53—and no stress in my life. Never had chickenpox either.

Called doctor next morning and given script. Took first two doses day after rash/blisters appeared. Been on for 48 hours (eight doses) and rash hasn't spread, but itching and mild pain persist. I could not imagine the pain I'd have had if I hadn't  been taking Norco, cymbalta, and robaxin already. Fingers crossed this continues to rapidly get better."


"I have nothing good to say about this drug, zero. After doing some reading, it said that depakote normally is recommended in doses up to 1000 mg a day. I was taking 3000 mg a day for 20 years. My whole life was turned upside down by it. It affected my life in so many ways. First of all, at the dose I was taking, it had so many negative side effects, it was amazing I made it through college and graduated. The side effects at the dose I was taking were very severe. The side effects were depression, weight gain, foot drop, stuttering, tremor, and kept you in a constant haze. I had all these  exponentially worse than people who take smaller doses. This was the worst drug imaginable and should be banned by the FDA."


"I am 20 years old and started taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen when I was 17. I have always been thin, and at the time of taking the pill I was 5'8 130 pounds. My entire life I have been active and very in to healthy eating. A couple months in to Ortho Tri-Cyclen I noticed that I had been gaining weight, around 7-10 pounds even though my diet and excercise routine had not changed AT ALL. This caused me to workout even harder and clean up my diet even more, however the weight continued to pile on. I graduated high school and went off to college already 15 pounds heavier than I had been in highschool. I promised myself that I would lose the weight by Christmas break of my freshman fall semester. This did NOT happen. "


"Epiduo is honestly the best. I was discouraged the first few months due to my face breaking out worse, having senstive, red, dry patchy skin but it is worth it. The clarity of my skin after using this is refreshing I'm 20 and I've been using it since I was 18. Currently I just use it for spot treatment whenever I have mini break outs!"


"This is the one medication I can rely on to clear up my conjunctivitis.  It is fast and effective."


"Hi Jen.1
I was on primidone @750mg/day. But after a few months I got pain in my arms around the bicep. 8 months later this  has turned into two frozen shoulders and other joint stiffness. So please be aware. I have been off primidone for 2 months now and I am still struggling to work around the pain in my shoulder and other joints."


"Umm never again. One squirt - 5 mins later my vision was blurry, my heart was racing, my arms and legs felt like jello and 30 mins later I was having body aches all over the place like I had the flu. Will NOT be taking this medication ever again"


"Doryx is the only medicine that can clear up my Rosacea outbreaks now.  Oracea can help a little bit, but my problem areas keep reappearing when I'm on that pill. (The facial creams used to work on me when I was younger, but once I became diabetic, the creams did not help)."


"The first 6 months were amazing! No period, and only minor cramps when I exercised vigorously. Then I noticed my hair started thinning out and I was getting really bad acne. I finally got it taken out a little after having it for a year and am still having acne problems, and my hair still seems to be falling out. Hopefully it doesn't take long to get back to normal"


"I've smoked from age 17 to 33. I've tried the gum, cold turkey, exercising and eating right to stop the cravings. After a friend told me about her experience I had to try it myself. I've been on welbutrin for 10 days and I feel amazing! I've had mild side effects such as insomnia the first 3 days and a few weird dreams...but after the 5 day I felt like a new person. I have no craving to smoke and my anxiety level to smoke during a stressful situation is tolerable. I recommend this to those who need help with quitting smoking."


"I have depressive bipolar 2 which never is a huge issue until there's less Sun due to it combining with my seasonal mood disorder to send me over the edge. I started taking lithium in January and I recently have just stopped (July) so about 7 solid months or so. Granted this worked great I felt more clear headed the first couple months except it messed my stomach up horrible in combination with my irritable bowel syndrome. Plus my periods turned brown and would be two weeks late every time which is horrible nerve wrecking. My hormones completely lost it and still have  yet to go back to normal. Granted I'm only 18 and I could be growing once more and I've changed my acne routines but my acne completely changed making my skin."


"This is the only birth control that I have used and it was recommended to me by a friend. I have been on it for over two years now and have had virtually no side effects at all. During my first month on it I spotted almost everyday, but after that I did not have a single issue with this pill. My periods are extremely light to the point where I have not even needed a pad or tampon in two years. I have not experienced any acne, mood swings, weight gain, or libido changes whatsoever."


"I started with the 2.5 mg dose and neurologist increased it to 5mg due to the severity of my migraines.  This medicine makes me itch horribly.  I drove my son nuts last night, making him check my bed every few minutes because I just knew there were bugs crawling on me.  I haven't stopped scratching, I probably look like I have scabies or something.  I need to find out if I can take a benedryl with this.  Also, I'm on the fence about this medicine as it doesn't always work for me."


"Controls my blood pressure but gives me stomach pain. Used to take 160 MG, had pain now I take 320/12.5 and I have terrible pains in my center and upper stomach. I am asking the doctor to try another pill. Can'tr take it any more!"


"I had my Kyleena inserted today. I read almost all the reviews on this site and feared the worst. My Dr waited to insert until I had my period. Kind of mortifying, but apparently the cervix is easier to open when you have your period.
All in all, it took maybe a minute for the entire process. The pain was bearable. I'd say it was more uncomfortable than painful. I read everyone's experiences on here expecting it to be awful and before I knew it, the Dr told me "ok the worst is over." I didn't realize it was over and it already happened! So far I've had some cramping but nothing a heating pad and glass of wine couldn't fix. If anything changes, I will update this post - but so far so good."


"I’ve been on chateal for almost 6 months and I love it so far, it cleared up my acne so now I can go out without makeup, I didn’t really gain weight but I haven’t been losing but it’s okay, my periods are exactly 28 days apart, my periods are light and cramps are like non existent, and best part I’m not pregnant! The only thing I do agree on my sex drive isn’t like before tho lol"


"this product is absolutely not for me. I used a few times, felt faint, sleepy, after using my face was never hotter and worse. Will talk to my doctor tomorrow."


"I'm 21 years old and I have suffered with acne since I was 16. I would get cysitc type acne all over my cheeks, chin, and forehead. I've been through countless medications to get rid of my acne including antibiotics, topical treatments, and birth control, etc etc. Most of these would only temporarily solve my problem, or not give me any results at all. I felt as though I was out of options and there would never be a cure for me. I talked to my cousin who is a pharmacist and she recommended spironolactone. I've only been on 25mg for a couple weeks but I am already seeing amazing results! I'm almost certain this may be my breakthrough. I only wish I had known of this medication sooner."


"I have just started on Serzone (Nefazodone) after reading up on it. I have tried so many other SSRI's that did not work so I am hoping that this class of drug will. I wish people wouldn't worry about the the liver issue. Depakote and Cymbalta both have the same risk but they haven't been pulled off the market due to the bad rap. I decided to try Serzone regardless of the liver issue. I will have my liver checked at least every 6 months and if it becomes abnormal, I will stop taking Serzone. No big deal. It is as simple as that. But I read that the risk is only about 1 in 250,000. I will take those odds if this drug really helps me. So far I feel drowsy but I can live with that. The alternative is debilitating fatigue and horrible negativity."


"This is really something for someone with a more severe yeast infection.  Mine was absolutely unbearable.  I was horribly swollen and irritated because of the amount of yeast.  This was following a round of antibiotics for a UTI after a horrible GI infection (I was not having a very good week downstairs).  If you have a milder yeast infection go with a monistat 7.  The ovule is packed with very aggressive antifungal compounds and unless you have an equally aggressive infection I'd downgrade.  I did use the ovule at night because of my past experience with other antifungal creams (always use them in the evening).  I did wake up with dripping but after I used the restroom several time it helped clean out residual yeast and fungicide."


"Still had a fever and active culture after three days of use. I'm a microbiologist and after doing susciptibilty testing on this drug, streptococcus was, in fact, resistant to it."


"I just had Skyla placed today & it wasn't NEARLY as bad as I thought it would be. I am 24 years old, never been pregnant. Skyla seemed like the right option for me because I'm a busy student & it doesn't require remembering to take a pill every 24hrs. The whole procedure took maybe 5 minutes & was very similar to getting a pap-smear.  It was way less pain then my periods are. I usually have moderate cramping with periods, but this was just slight cramping in my lower abdomen & only lasted for about 1 1/2 minutes of the procedure. It was quick & easy. I did take 3 pills of ibuprofen an hr before going to my appointment so that probably helped a bit. It's been about 6hrs & I haven't had any spotting yet or cramping. Would definatly recommend!"


"There are a lot of negative reviews about this medicine and it's side effects, and that makes a lot of people beginning the medicine, including myself, freak out. The people having a positive experience with Lexapro are out living life. Don't be discouraged. For me, Lexapro started working in the second week, but would work on and off for the first month. I started at 5mg and slowly went up to 15. I'm on week 5 and it hasn't done much for my anxiety (yet) but it has helped my moods tremendously. For the first month I had muscle aches and headaches, and I was really tired and unmotivated. That went away in week 4 and I'm feeling better than I have felt in two years."


"I'm 22 years old and have some hormonal acne thats often cystic and painful. I went to the dermatologist and she recommended Finacea and doxycycline (for the first two months until Finacea became more effective) I didn't have horrible acne to begin with but it was just annoying huge ones that would spur up from time to time maybe two or three at a time. Once I started Finacea I got little pimples along with cystic ones on my jaw line and chin area (where I had them before) but now I was also getting pimples on my cheeks and forehead. I am wondering if Finacea makes acne worse before it gets better or if anyone else has found a solution for this/had this experience"


"Following my surgery, I was given Oxycodone instead of Percocet "to protect my liver ".  Oxycodone had an immediate effect that lasted just 30 minutes, and then the pain returned each time. What was worse is the psychotropic effect of this drug on me. While taking Oxycodone for 4 days, I was depressed, restless and constantly brooding about the ills and suicides of others.  Oxycodone was very bad for me, and it's psychotropic and near-hallucinatory components must be exposed. I switched to Tylenol with Codeine and felt back to myself the following morning."


"I like it. I didn't notice side effects like the other medicines I tried."


"I was switched from Xanax to Klonopin for anxiety by my doc because the Xanax was just making me feel ill and nauseated.  The Klonopin is doing the same thing.  I feel even more lethargic, weak, nauseated and tired during the day.  The initial prescription is .25 per nite before bed.  Since I wake up with the anxiety each morning, my doc agreed I could take it in the morning.  On Mother's Day I had to take 2 pills and still didn't calm me down...for no reason!  I had a great day planned and still had anxiety.  I think after all these rave reviews I'll try it before bed again and see what happens in the morning.  I just want to feel GOOD again!"


"I've been taking this pill for about three months and have gained about 10 pounds. I have no sex drive and I'm so moody the week before my period. I'm going to switch ASAP."


"Amazing results bladder wise. No more rushing to the toilet for fear of wetting. Dry throat for the first two months but better now. Worst problem is uncontrollable weight gain. This is frustrating as I have a heathy diet. My doctor doesn't seem to offer any help."


"used these drops on face for redness once, at first I thought this stuff is miraculous, hadn't seen my skin looking so normal in years but of course it was too goo to be true.  It wore off the next day and face is now redder than it was to begin with. Also feels burning/hot, and redness where there wasn't any before and slighltly puffy/swollen. Will not be using this again"


"Have been on this pill for 5 years. Never had any problems with it , never experienced the side effects . Not even the good ones like my skin clearing up :/ but this pill is highly recommended and I would keep taking it."


"So I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and am taking welbutrin however it wasn't doing enough so I requested to try a stimulant, specifically this one since the ratings are so high and predominately positive. Within minutes of taking 10mg the anxiety was... just wayy too much. I also didn't really know how to feel or what to do. It did help me with focusing...better than almost anything else I've tried. Then after that I went away about a half an hour later I started to feel better after I ate something. The remainder of the day I was so tired I just layed in bed. It works don't get me wrong but I just cant put my faith in an addictive/phisically dependant med. I stopped taking it. Gonna try strattera next"


"Got skyla inserted  on Nov 19 and have been in intense pain along with the worst cramps I've ever felt in my life ever since. Going on day 4 and have had no relief. Motrin 800 MG will not touch this pain . This actual insertion is terriblly painful and this pain is ridiculous . Will keep you in the bed for days or even months ! Choose wisely when looking at BC ."


"I have been on Phentermine for 4 weeks exactly. I have 80 pounds to lose.To date I have lost 23 pounds. I also follow a low carb Paleo eating plan.1200 calories and around 50 grams of carbs per day.I also workout daily doing cardio,for me this is more effective than walking.I have no side effects."


"This Medication is good.  Feel so good that I do not feel the need to eat emotionally.  I care about myself again and I feel no need to eat poorly.  The only problem I am having is the side effects of being super itchy and I do get constipated."


"I have been on this medication for 4 years now.  There has been a 20 pound weight gain, so far.  My GP is always after me about the weight gain however I would rather be fat and happy then suffering from the pain it used to cause. I also take methadone as a pain killer.  The sad part to the Lyrica is the price."


"This birth control made me break out so much because of its low estrogen to high androgen ratio. I was also very moody and irritable. I was told to wait for my body to get used to it but I ended up giving up around the 4 month mark. I switched to ortho tricyclen because it has a higher estrogen to lower androgen ration."


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"I started taking this pill when I was 17. Before starting it I researched it only to read really exhausting reviews. However, I still took the pill. It brought on no side effects (didn't get my period first month). I felt good on it no weight gain or acne! Very pleasuring period (who would've thought)! After a year of taking them my insurance decided not to cover them so I had to switch. Four months later I am 13lbs heavier and my face is full if acne. I am going to stop this birth control and I am willing to pay for Loestrin out of pocket for my own health."


"I have tried everything, Imitex you name it but I always come back to Fioricet so I'm sticking with itl It works wonders I love it."


"Helps my anxiety tremendously!"


"Started with 25mg in 1987, increased to 100mg recently. Overall not that much different than the others, gained a lot of weight as with Neurontin, but it did help sleep and mood issues."


"My cancerous prostate was removed when I was 65, 6 years ago. I receive a 22.5 mg Lupron injection about every 3 months. My PSA decreases each time from about 2 to undectable. The injection area is sore for 2-3 days after each injection. I have perhaps a dozen relatively minor hot flashes daily.  I take 4 venlafaxine hcl 75 mg tablets daily to curtail hot flashes."


"Third day taking this med, I'm having aching in my fingers wrists and biceps."


"This works. Gained a lot of weight. Made me sleepy. I took it at night still couldn't wake up In the morning.  Had mouth sores. Coming off it was miserable to say the least."


"I had to start at 5 mg and work my way up because I'm a baby, but I definitely feel better and oddly enough, my headaches have improved after 20 years. I don't feel any different, I'm just worrying less and not feeling the physical symptoms of anxiety. It still comes and goes a small bit, but it's WAY better!"


"Yes everyone's body is different but while taking the Microgestrin pill I had a lighter period which was a plus but I also felt really nausea at times, tender boobs, bloating, weight gain, and a very low sex drive which was the main reason I stopped taking it."