"It is great not to have to take a pill, but the ring comes out all the time! I have to fix it twice a day usually. I've been to the doctor and she said I'm fine, it just happens with people sometime. It's so annoying! Why would they make it a ring shape?! It's such a poorly designed product. Women aren't meant to have ring shaped things in their vaginas! Make it a cylindrical shape, like a tampon."


"I was on my period when I got it (August 25, 12) haven't stopped bleeding at all since (heavy bleeding too) & today is 1-15-13. Here lately I've started to get tired of it. My mood swings are horrible & I cry for no reason (my poor husband). My acne is terrible, I have bad hair loss, I've been so sleepy lately I'm assuming my iron is low from all the blood loss. I can't hold stuff in my left arm without it getting sore. It's terrible for me, but everyone is different!"


"For the last three years I have had lower back pain that went down into both right and left buttocks and into my right hip. I was finally referred to radiology dept. and they gave me an injection into both SI joints. After three days the constant pain and spasms went away that were in my lower back and that went down into buttocks and into hip. It was absolutely wonderful to be able to sleep, walk without limping and hurting and my attitude and energy level became more positive. To be rid of the constant chronic pain that never went away, day and night, was a blessing! The injection has lasted 1 1/2 months and now I am starting to hurt again. I would recommend an injection for pain."


"Wow! worked great!  felt much better overnight."


"After surgery for ovarian cancer I was treated for 6 months with chemo which ended in Jan '13. After having to go back for another course of chemo my blood tests went up and they started me on Anastrozole. Have been on it for 6 months so far. Had stomach problems and constipation for a while, but as each problem came up I found something that would help. Other side effects have been stiffness in my joints-ankles and hips, short term memory loss, as well as trying to come up with a word I wanted to use and couldn't recall it. Loss of balance another issue as well"


"I used Amirix with Klonopin and Pristiq and I sleep, finally. The combination works for me. The only problem it takes me a while to open my eyes in the morning.
I am disabled so this side effect is not a problem."


"I was out on a couple of different types of medications for my ADD. When I came across Concerta, it is close to perfect to me. I don't get that feeling like I'm spaced out like Adderral."


"This is the worst thing. Have had nothing but horrible pain since getting it 12 months ago . Have had it removed today after being hospitalised for excruciating pain. They could not find any reason as to why and I have always thought it was this horrible device. A medical
Professional also told me hers was removed due to issues and she had met many others who have suffered. Do not do it !"


"I am 4 wks into shot and feel horrible! My sex drive is gone, side pains, cramps, headaches, and so tired all the time. My mood swings make me feel like I am crazy! Oh and now I have this metallic taste in my mouth. I just want to sleep all day because of the constant cramping..I feel horrible. My face is changing too! I am black and my face looks so dry and discolored."


"I was diagnosed with ADD and my doctor recommended me to take vyvanse 40mg. The first day I took it around 6:00 am and it started to work about an hour in. I was able to focus very well and was a lot more sociable. However, the good effects of the medicine only lasted for 5 hours and then everything went downhill and I felt depressed. My heart was beating faster than usual, dry mouth, and had no desire for food. The next day thinking it would be better, it didn't kick in until around 2:00pm and only lasted for a few hours. Sometimes it would leave me feeling very antisocial and aggitated. Today is my last day taking it because it hasn't worked for me at all today. Wasn't hungry all day, felt very sweaty, nervous, aggitated, out of breathe."


"I've been taking YAZ for about 5 months and lately I've been having headaches. I don't know if these are tension headaches or if the pill is one of the causes. Also, I skipped a day in week 3 and I spotted for 2 weeks up until my cycle."


"I began getting serious boils in the worst places a man could ever get them. A nurse friend of mine knowing I was diabetic said that many diabetics get boils in the genital area and suggested I take Bactrim. This drug cleared them up quickly,leaving me to be one happy man."


"I have been taking medicine for about a year. Really great but side effects dehaydrated,bladder never empty,heaviness in chest, stomach pain"


"I was prescribed campral after almost dying from drinking a liter of vodka a day every day and being hospitalized. It worked miracles! Made me look at alcohol like something I wouldn't want to eat..%u2026I thought I was cured so I stopped. But it's a lifetime drug. I was sober for two years , then had a normal life, and start celebrating Halloween drank a few beers..that turned into liters , and I was back in the hospital,, worse this time, now I've had jaundice for over a month, feeling better...leg muscles are deteriorated from being in the hospital and needing rest for so long. I got very lucky!!!! So if you take campral, keep. Taking it it takes time to get into your system to work give it a month or two. "


"This drug did absolutely nothing for the level of pain I've been experiencing. The doctor's "group" would not allow him to prescribe anything stronger or more effective. This unfortunately is not the magic bullet for chronic pain."


"I take Zoloft, Zyprexa and dothiepin. All very effective."


"I have had the Implanon for two years now, personally it is more hassle then it is worth. My periods are heavy and long lasting sometimes for over a month. There is often a tiny break between one period ending and the next starting, which is knackering. Every few months it will disappear altogether which is a god send. When it returns my emotions/ mood swings are extreme."


"3 months ago I quit drinking and have been taking Baclofen and Campral for cravings with great results. After a couple of weeks on Valium for detox plus Campral for cravings my Dr agreed to prescribe Baclofen which I am finding is calming.  I was drinking 1-2 bottles of wine a night and had tried to quit many many times - lasting from days to a few months. What is very different this time is I am not having to fight myself and constantly 'self- talk' - feel much more peaceful. Baclofen does have side effects for me at higher doses. I had to reduce when I got to 75 mg i.e  fatigue, swollen ankles and trouble with 'finding my words' but it's worth it without any doubt. Am now on 30-40 mg and managing well."


"June 23, Dr. prescribed 20 mg. of Celexa for social anxiety at work. I was running out of options. Thought I was going to have to stop working after 20 yrs. with the same company. My 15 year teen felt sorry for us. Tried Zoloft at first,made me very tired, more like a (zombie).  The Celexa 20 mg. first dose, made me feel wired, scared, paranoid, more anxiety, I could not leave the house. A coworker who have very good success with Celexa recommended me to start with 1/4 mg. of a 10 mg. tablet and increase it when my body and mind  work it out.....and it did!  About every 5 days, However, the FIRST AND SECOND week I took off work and watch t.v. and went walking.  Now I am at 10 mg. in 1 month. Social Anxiety gone,plan to increase to 15 mg."


"I have been a functioning Alcoholic for close to 20 years, I have been to hell and back more than once. I have tried so many different ways to stop but the prospect of losing my wife and 3 kids again and forever meant I had to do something. After presenting at hospital I was then in an open ward for my depression as alcoholism tend to go hand in hand with depression. One of the tablets given was Antabuse this not only gives me a mental hand with drinking due to the reaction but it gives my wife a safety net I will not stop taking it. I have been sober just over 7 weeks soon I will beat the 8 weeks I have only ever been sober for in the last 18 years."


"I'm 53 and this was my third colonoscopy.  I did not do well with the bowel preps from my first two colonoscopies.  I had difficulty keeping the prep solution down and it made me sick for a week after the procedures.  In comparison, Prepopik was fantastic.  It was still a bowel prep, but a lot less traumatic on my system.  The taste wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either.   I only had one small BM with the first dose and worried that it wasn't working, but the second dose kicked my system into gear.  I took it at 10pm, but was able to fall asleep around 1:00am.  The other preps kept me up all night. I won't be signing up for extra colonoscopies, but Prepopik will make the mandatory ones much easier!  Thank you!"


"Been sick for couple days with a horrible cold was recommended Mucinex. I bought Mucinex 600 Guafenesen extended release bi layered and it made me worse.  I've been up all night but 930 in the morning and I haven't slept a wink. Sleep is what helps heal and this does the opposite. I feel worse and  I've had a pounding headache for 10 hours now.  I'm very disappointed in this medication it should've said non drowsy on the box I would've never purchased it. $30.00 to feel like crap. It completely ruined my day if I want to be up all night I would've just drank a $1.00 cup of coffee."


"It's been about 12 days since I've started taking trintellix in the 5mg dose.The first few days I was having very vivid dreams, tossing and turning at night, and I would wake up very tired each morning. I take this medication in the morning with my Seasonale birth control, and a One A Day Woman's Multivitamin. At first, it decreased my appetite to almost nothing every day, I even had nausea lasting for about 3 hours after I took it with food. Now that I've been taking it for 12 days the nausea and dreams have started to slowly subside. I noticed on the second day that it pushed suicidal thoughts out of my head almost completely, as well as feelings of constant self doubt and pity, mood swings, and anxiety. For me it's making a difference."


"Has eliminated daily sinus headaches and sore throats."


"I have upper neck pain and middle back pain from an auto accident.  By stretching the patch with help from my husband to put it on it stays put all 12 hours covering both spots of pain.  I work at a computer for most of my working days without the patch my neck is aching very badly by the end of the day, so putting it on before work prevents the pain at the end of the day.  My doctor advised me to use it as a preventative and it does do the job."


"Had virtually no pain or swelling anymore. Used with combination of Humira. Had to come off, unfortunately due to gut and intestinal issues getting severe. Did help my RA more than any other medication so far, but too many gut issues."


"I was taking 60mg of restoral at night for about 2 years.  I would take Zoloft during the day to help with a PTS disorder.  My doc. Recently changed my sleep aid to trazodone 50-100mg a night, I have never had a better nights sleep in my life, the main thing that worked for me was to dim the lights and lay down about 20 minutes after taking trazodone, within 10 minutes I was asleep.  Woke up without being groggy all day, no longer need a nap after work or during breaks at work.  I have taken ambien, miritzapam, zanex, Tylenol p.m.,Advil p.m. restoral, all to wake up feeling out of it the whole day.  Trazodone works well for me, been 7 months with the same results every night 6-7 hours of sweet dreams."


"I can certainly tell a difference when I don't take Naprosyn. I take 500 mg twice a day if needed."


"I was just administered propofol for the second time in a few months. Although the procedures were different, the reaction was the same. Immediately after waking, my nose began running profusely. The pain in my nose was severe; I couldn't breathe through it, hence I couldn't sleep. The day after the procedure I developed a fever that got so high I had to go to the ER. The fever lasted more than 48 hours."


"I refused to get the shot because I had researched Depo for a paper in college, but it came down to Depo or severe anemia. So I received the shot and the next morning I was praising Jesus because the shot got rid of the almost constant back pain I'd had for 2 years since delivering my twins. Doctors kept telling me it was a sprained muscle only it never healed, now I believe it was endometriosis."


"I was on the brink of a major breakdown duenrin to stress. I am 48 and this drugs helped me more than what I  so can say. I am thankful for it when I did need it."


"Became addicted to it.  Used it several times a day for about 20 years. HAD to use it to keep nostrils open.  Finally a doctor said I should stop.  I quit cold turkey.  Very hard.  After about a month it was OVER.  I do not need them now and do not have to carry nose drops 24-7.
Do NOT start using it!!!  Have been off them for over 15 years now."


"I had the Paraguard IUD inserted in Nov of 2016,I've been on several different bc pills and also nuvaring. I wanted something without hormones and that I didn't have to think about. Before when I wasn't on bc  or on one of the others I mentioned I would have slight to no cramping and very light periods lasting less than 7 days. Since I've had the paraguard I experience extreme cramping and very heavy periods having to use 3-4 super plus tampons for the first 3 days and the periods last longer than before. I was told this would probably be temporary so I gave it time, it hasn't changed in almost a year. For me it isn't worth it. I'm considering getting mine removed and going back to nuvaring."


"I remember eagerly waiting for this medicine to come out, and when it finally did, I think I must've been one of if not the only patient my psychiatrist had on it. At first, while taking it in the morning, I felt super nauseated (lost weight from it actually), and felt like I didn't want to get out of bed for anything. So I started taking it at night, which helped a little, but then it suddenly became stimulating for me, so I started taking it in the morning again. That's when I started noticing the therapeutic benefit setting in, which took roughly a week to start setting in. I quit taking it a month and a half later because of akathisia, but decided to give it another go here recently, and haven't really had any problems."


"What can I say this is a GREAT medicine! It was prescribed to me to prevent migraines and depression and it work wonders. I stopped getting migraines from 2-3 a week to maybe 1 a month, helped me improve my energy, sex drive and YES I lost about 25lbs in less then 3months LOVE IT. I would so recommended it to anyone."


"After 2 heart surgeries I developed severe anxiety.  I also had constant chest pain that was not cardiac related as well as being afraid to sleep lying flat because I couldn't breathe.  Before that I was always the calmest person in any situation and suddenly being distracted by irrational fears was devastating for me.  My doctor prescribed Lexapro 20 mg daily which I initially did not take because I didn't want to be on an SSRI.  After a severe panic attack while on duty, I started taking the medication and experienced complete relief of my anxiety and panic attacks within a week.  I have not experienced any of the side effects except some gas, and my high sex drive has not been affected."


"I returned to work, after having my second child, at the end of April.  By the begining of June everything was falling apart.  The job I had worked so hard to attain, my relationship, my friendships...nothing seemed to be going well, my two beautiful boys were the only thing keeping me remotely together.  I was asked to take a leave from work.  I started with Zoloft - terrible I clenched my teeth all day long!  Moved to Cymbalta - all I wanted to do was sleep, with two very active boys naps are just not an option.  I started taking Effexor XR two weeks ago now.  Love IT!!  The only side effect I'm noticing is short term memory loss, but hey my sex drive finally came back!!!  YEAH!  That alone does help alot with my depression."


"Unlike most of the individuals who posted reviews, I had not been previously taking Loestrin 24 Fe. (This is actually my first experience with hormonal birth control.) I am in my fifth month of taking Minastrin and have had zero side effects. In fact, it drastically reduced the length and severity of my periods (2 days of panty liners vs. 7 days of super tampons), I no longer suffer from cramps or bloating, and I actually lost 5-6 lbs. It seems like I probably needed my hormones regulated to begin with. Maybe it's the transition from one pill to another that is causing issues for so many? I feel fortunate ::knock on wood:: that things worked out very well in my case."


"I started taking Repatha in April 2017 and the first thing I noticed was back pain, then muscle pain. I can't use my right arm for much and can't open jars and things that required using my wrist. I am dizzy headed, and feel so bad all the time. (Fatigue I guess) I am taking 2-3 hour naps during the day and I am only 51. I've never done this before.  I talked to my doctor and she said come off of the Repatha for a month and see how I feel. She's not sure it's the medicine.  Repatha is really easy to use and is shipped right to my door in a cooler package. Repatha dropped my bad cholesterol from 187 to 67 after 3 doses. (bi-weekly). I don't know what to do about taking This drug.  I think it's making me feel really bad all the time."


"I have been on this pill for a month now. I started using it about 2 months after I had my baby. So far it's a good birth control, the only thing I'll say is I used to have a  period for 7 days. Since I have been on the pill my last period lasted for 2 weeks. Then 2 days later it came back on and I have been spotting ever since then. The other side effect, I'm moody and no sex drive."


"After a fall on the ice, I got a bad concussion. Dr gave me Voltaren 75mg twice daily to calm things down, pain and to relax, works great! No upset stomach (which was concern to me) no side effects, medicine stays with you works, long time, better then over the counter meds."


"This is the first migraine medicine I have ever taken that actually WORKS. I go through spans of time where I am migraine free for a month or more, but then get walloped for a week or two on an off with BAD migraines. These actually cause pain in my temples and the nerves in my face and ears. Its horrific. Although this medicine is very costly ($40 WITH my health insurance copay for FOUR pils) they do offer a $10 co-pay card which I will be trying out this week when I refill. I recommend this pill - within 2 hours all signs of the headache are gone. It saved my New Year's Eve!"


"This definitely works to clear up nasal congestion, but I took it at 5:30pm and was up all night.  I haven't been able to sleep at all.  It's now 4:30am & I'm still wide awake.  I have to go to work so will be taking another dose in an hour to keep me up.  I will not take a 2nd dose later today so I can sleep but I look forward to being able to breath while I'm at work so still worth taking the medicine."


"My thyroid disease was caught by my determination to find the real cause to my sudden physical & mental change. Long story short I had thyroid cancer twice (2010 & 2012). April 2013 was thyroidectomy, radiation 3 months later. It's taken all my strength not to give up. I'm finally on 175mcg & my endocrinologist is brushing off my complaints of being depressed over nothing, tired, weak, cold, forgetful, wake up to aching feet. She said 2.1 is in range & Synthroid is the solution. It isn't enough! It or my dose isn't jiving with my body. I'm so tired of being tired. Some days it feels like I have cinder blocks tied to my feet."


"I've been a few different kinds of Birth Control pills. Nothing really worked the way I wanted... One brand lowered my sex drive, another brand made my acne worse instead of better. Finally ended up trying Ocella even though I was nervous becasue of all the talk I hear about girls getting blood clots.. But I must say, this works. I have mild cramps, for a day or so, and it's only off and on. My periods are lighter and last usually about 4 days. My face is the clearest it's ever been. I should of been on this brand in high school. Once in a while I'll get a pimple. And it hasn't effected my sex drive. It's an A in my book"


"I have been on Victoza for a week (0.6) and have already lost 6 pounds (started at 280). I feel full ALL the time. I have to make myself eat meals (especially lunch and dinner), and I am eating much less than before. I have noticed headaches too, but I am not sure if it is due to not eating. I am also still on Metformin (1000mg/2x day). My blood sugars are dropping (170s fasting)."


"I've been dealing with IC for over a year-and-a-half now and nothing seems to help me I've been on elmiron hydroxyzine and taking desert Harvest freeze dried aloe vera capsules. I've tried Cold compressions on vaginal area and sitz bath and have eliminated a lot of things out of my diet. Having this has changed my life completely and knowing that it is not curable makes me feel like I have no hope for the future. I sure wish I could get some kind of relief and don't want to do the bladder stretching surgery.HELP"


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


"I was in a study of this medication. Half got it and the other half got placebo.  Dose was increased to 20 mg at bedtime. I got dramatically better in every area.  My husband and parents were thrilled because I had previously attempted suicide and had to be hospitalized.  When the study was half way over all of us got Zyprexa and the half that must of have on placebo, because they didn't get ANY better, all had results like I did.  At the end of the trial.   I stopped it b/c I had gained 6 # in 12 weeks.  A week off it my husband said I had to get back on it since I had was so bad. This is 11 yrs later & my wt is back to normal, still on med."


"Side effects, mild, but tired. Take a lot of short naps. DRINK WATER. Be careful of OTC drugs. AT 6 wks. bloodwork 15< undetected.  The week after I was done meds, Not detected. This site has Drug interactions list. The reviews were helpful. Hoping next bloodwork will be good."


"Pudendal neuralgia caused by (Transurethral resection of the prostate) TURP.  Pain is currently in month 17."


"My daughter started this, she was tired and first but we moved it to a later time.  After two months we moved her up to 2mg as she was still unfocused. Well I haven't slept in weeks, she is up alot at night won't sleep in her room anymore. We switched to taking it in the morning and thought it was a faze, i will be making an appointment to talk to her pediatrician. It was our choice as a nonstimulant and im not going to put her on one. Hopefully there is something  else out there that will work as great during the day but not nightmares. We live in Canada and thankfully our insurance pays for it but that's not a reason to stay on it."


"I was a 2 pack a day smoker for 54 years.  I asked my doctor if I could try Chantix.  I did as instructed and continued to smoke for the first week.  At the end of the week, I stopped smoking and continued the pills.  After two more weeks, I was able to give up the pills too.  It has been a year now, and I have not had a craving to restart my smoking habit.  Thanks to Chantix, I believe I have kicked the habit for good."


"I'm had it since October and I've recently started having really bad cramps. I've been light headed and dizzy."


"I've been on this pill for about 5 months, I've been experiencing nausea , vomiting , bad pains in my right leg and my boobs have gotten bigger and I'm spotting more but bleeding less during my period. But, on the bright side, my period cramps have gotten better."


"The short list of damage that fluoroquinolones (FQs) did to me includes blood clots, broken blood vessels, bloated failing veins carved from 13 entry points, erratic blood pressure, hemochromatosis, liver damage, kidney damage, pulmonary edema, collapsed lung, hernia, torn lumbar muscle, half dozen bulging discs when I had none a few years before, peripheral neuropathy, shrinking eyeballs, tinnitus, multi-chemical sensitivity, gastrointestinal distress, hair loss, crumbling teeth, nosebleeds, nails fall off, spontaneous tendon ruptures, cartilage transplant, ligament damage, cognitive impairment and horrific mental anguish, psychosis, anxiety attacks and hundreds of other bizarre health issues. Many surgeries, more to come until I die early"


"I got my IUD inserted 3 weeks ago. The procedure was crampy, though I did take 600mg of ibuprofen beforehand so it was bearable as long as I remembered to breathe through it. It took about 10 minutes. There were some risidual cramps, first light then really bad on the drive home. Since then I have been spotting/lightly bleeding. For several days last week it was heavier so I assume it was my period? Previously I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen pills and they told me to finish up the pack I was on so I did and that's when the heavier bleeding started. Now I am back to lighter bleeding/spotting but I hope it stops soon. Normally my periods are 3 days max so I'm not used to this and frankly tired of it!"


"I found this medication actually here after researching weight loss drugs about 3 months ago. Happy to report 3 months 18 pounds lighter. Cravings gone. Snacking gone. Meal portions? About half of what they used to be and not because I force myself. That is the beauty. I don't want to or need to eat more! Simple. I like simple. Clean drug. No side effects for me. Glad I will be taking this beyond 3 months."


"I've taken it for a week and I have had less anxiety in last couple of days.  I hope it continues to help."


"Works well for me but also gave me yeast infections."


"No mood swings, no acne, no weight-gain, controlled period, protects me from being pregnant, only changed once a week, same sex-drive, and increased a cup size! I love it. Sticky part washes away and I rotate between shoulder blades, it doesn't fall off me, works great for me and I recommend to anyone who has had other forms of birth control issues, this just might work for you."


"I've been on this BC for only 2 weeks and so far the side effects have been minimal. I'm a 25yr old who has never been on BC before. I was extremely hesitant to try any sort of hormonal contraceptives because of my history struggling with severe acne and my miserable experience with accutane. To my surprise, Lo Loestrin Fe has been pleasant. I am moodier and hungrier than usual but am good about reminding myself that it's only the pill aggravating these side effects and to remain as normal as I can. No initial breakout or acne, which was my main concern. I will continue using this BC. Remind yourself that every pill will react differently to others, trust your doctor and carefully map out what your main concerns are to them before deciding."


"I have never been diagnosed with add or adhd but was having trouble concentrating. I approached my doctor and he prescribed this drug. It worked perfectly. I no longer have problems paying attention and am doing extremely well in school. My inattention did not return after I stopped this medication."


"I've been taking Mononessa since January 2013, and have had a really good experience. No weight gain, no hormonal changes, no unexpected pregnancies! If I ever had side-effects it was within the first month of taking the pills just because my body was adjusting to them. But ever since, my period has been extremely consistent and gotten a lot lighter (which is nice!). I honestly just have no complaints. Also, with a committed partner, it has been totally safe to have sex without a condom (if you're wondering about that kind of thing). I've never had a scare or anything with this birth control -- it's been super effective. Overall, it's just a great product. Love it. Also, shout out to Obamacare for covering my birth control!"


"It helps out tremendously with my anxiety. For some reason I get extremely vivid nightmares. What is strange about the nightmares is that they always have the same setting as where I am sleeping. Also, when I have the nightmares after A short period of them starting , It's almost like I realise it's just a dream and I convert into a mode of half asleep, half awake. I'll be having the nightmare but I realise it's not real and try to wake my self up but at the same time I'm trying to wake up in my dream I feel like im trying so hard to move to open my eyes but I can't. Almost like a paralyzed state of being but than I wake up usually after the first nightmare they stop. But, not always. Has anybody else experienced this side effect?"


"I have been able to swallow within 2 hours of taking my first pill"


"I tryed norgesic for 2 weeks 3 times a day. It was for a bad muscle spasm im my back, was hard to breathe. I swear norgesic is a placebo.It  did nothing at all for me...Nothing. Worked as paracetamol at best dose no better imo. Told the doctor of my opinion and was given Valium  (diazepam) 5mg. That worked amazingly. I felt it working the whole time. With the valium it took me 2 weeks to recover. Im EXTREMELY surprised to see so many people say norgesic it worked for them, But glad it did.
I don't usually give feedback  /- however I truly don't think this compound works."


"Have been on Flexerill for the last 18 months. Doctor decided it was time for a change in my medicines. Put me on Tizanidine for muscle spasm and tension headaches due to disc protrusion at C7-C8. Had some side effects coming off of the Flexerill. But since this medicine hasn't worked I'm ready to go back to the Flexerill."


"Take 1200 MG once a day  makes me feel much more peppy."


"I have been on Sprintec for a year and just went in to get my 2nd years worth of prescription. It's great, it's affordable best part is knowing when I'll have my period and usually starts and ends on the same day each month. My doctor has also changed my prescription a bit this year & has prescribed it in a way which I will only get my period every 3 months. No bad side effects, just good ones like clear skin, no cramps, light periods, etc. For you ladies who get nauseous after taking the pill, before I started my Dr. warned me about that and she recommended I take the pill before bed, so I take mine at 10 pm every night so even if I do get nauseous I don't feel it because I'm usually asleep."


"I've been on nexplanon for about 5 years now, I'm 20. Yes, I had this method of contraception at the age of 15. I can say I am still bittersweet with this birth control my sex drive is almost non existent, and my mood as hit an all time low. I never experienced any weight issues but the fact that it exaggerated my anxiety and depression I never want to eat, or get up and be apart of the world. I've never been pregnant so I guess it does its job however when my body does send the message to me that I'm not pregnant  (my period) I'm bleeding for 2 weeks sometimes more, I use to have 4 day periods and would never experience cramps now I feel like my uterus is being pulled out of my vagina day in and day out and that's before the bleeding."


"This used to be my holy grail and whilst over two years later it still works, it's definitely not as effective as it was when I started using it. I wouldn't say this is a long term solution however when used with breaks in between it seems to clear my acne up a bit and I can certainly notice the difference. In combination with the pill I find it does the job nicely, however I've found my skin has sort of built up a resistance to it which is shame.
The cream is extremely drying so definitely use moisturiser if you do suffer from dry skin and don't put it on at the start of the day and expect it to not linger if you're planning on putting makeup on even six hours later."


"Have only been on Sovaldi (and Ribavirin) for three days now, so only have side-effects to report on so far. Sovaldi seems to be causing the following: shortness of breath, acid reflux, diarrhea, and a horrible itchiness around my mouth and lips. All but the itchiness are tolerable--the itchiness is preventing me from eating or drinking much liquid, and I hate it.

But I remain hopeful that this combo will cure the Hep C I have had for about 43 years now!"


"I have suffered from vertigo for many years then diagnosed with Meniere's about 10 years ago.  I brought an article about diazepam to my doctor and she prescribed it for me.  I would usually only use 5mg when I had an attack but the attacks now seem like an everyday thing.  I started taking 5mg daily in the AM and find that I finally feel like a normal person, able to focus better in my daily like instead of trying to tune out the ringing in my ears and the sensitivity to noise.  Also my computer screen no longer makes me nauseous.  I do not  normally like to take any meds but will make an exception now since I feel like I have my life back."


"I have been using phentermine since the middle of last year. My starting weight was 235 and I dropped down to 190 at best. My goal weight is 140 (I don't want to be too thin). I look so much better in my clothes and can actually wear a size 12. I've struggled with weight for a very long time and this seems to be the only thing that actually produces results...kudos! P.S.: I do recommend though that you use it then don't use it for some days that way it can work to it's full potential and your body won't get so used to it."


"I got my first dose a month ago.  The main side effects I am experiencing are hot flashes, much decreased appetite (not complaining there) and fatigue.  I will take all those any day rather than deal with endometriosis pain. So I am definitely pleased with the Lupron treatment. Its nice to not be in so much pain. I would call off work and stay in bed and cry.  So big difference!"


"I got the Mirena inserted to treat heavy bleeding & to prevent pregnancy. Before this I was taking birth control pills (sprintec) and stopped because they were causing significant hair loss and depression. Since I have stopped using them my hair has been growing back in. I have also noticed that I don't feel depressed as often). Mirena has been effective at preventing pregnancy but the dark brown discharge I get every single day makes me feel so disgusting that I have no desire whatsoever to have sex (it only stopped when I went back on the pill WITH the IUD but returned after 3 months when I stopped the pills again). To people who have menorraghia: please reconsider getting the Mirena IUD."


"Had great results with this medicine."


"I've passed several stones, this was one of the worst and the first time flomax was prescribed. I have never had such ease passing a stone before and would highly recommend this for anyone suffering from a stone."


"1.5 months along with Skyla. Had a pretty bad insertion experience due to my "unexercised cervix" I tried mirena and it would not fit. After 15 min of agony went with Skyla and it was still a little difficult but finally got it in. I was having uterine spasms and could always feel the IUD inside me for about 3 weeks after insertion. I found out ibuprofen was to blame. Since I stopped taking ibuprofen the pain has subsided to right before period cramps and sometimes when I'm aroused or after having an orgasm. Another downside was the initial bleeding for 2 weeks straight. Then I had one week of spotting, followed by one "spot free" week and back to a full blown 7 day period. Besides the daily spotting and spotting after sex skyla is ok."


"Has been amazing so far for fibromyalgia pain, that had become unbearable over the years. Pain couldn't be lived with anymore. Also have depression. Has helped, could be better though. Had C-4 to C-7 replaced with implants, and spur removed, still have herniated back. This helped and side effects gone."


"The worst experience ever. Deep depression and I've never had issues with depression in my life.
I was seriously a mess."


"Immediate relief from vomiting/nausea."


"I do not recommend this birth control! I've been taking it for almost 3 weeks and my body feels completely different. This pill made me very nauseous, bloated, moody and tired. It also made my periods closer together and my cramps more painful. Definitely going off of it."


"I have been using hypercare for years now. I noticed people were saying it burned quite a bit. My doctor told me to take a wet wash clothe and get the affected area damp prior to using hypercare and it takes care of the burning. It really does work."


"I have polycystic ovarian cysts. I used to be on Tri-Sprintec, the polyphasic version of this pill, and had the worst headaches from the hormone changes every week.  Switching to Sprintec seems to have solved the issue.  My acne and hair issues, courtesy of PCOS, have improved, and I feel better overall.  I did gain about three pounds, but I started the medication shortly before the holiday season so it could have been a product of too many parties.  Definitely worth a try if you need a higher estrogen level pill.  Plus, it's affordable even without insurance."


"I love to fish but would get very seasick. Once I discovered Bonine I never got seasick again!  I take one the day before and one just before i get on the boat. Works great!"


"This has been prescribed by my doctor as an add on antidepressant to Lexapro which I am taking- as Lexapro did not seem to be working just by itself. I think this medication is pretty good. Overall I feel much less depressed since taking it, and almost feel back to my old self. The only side effect I get with this medication is sweating. I would definitely recommend this medicine to other people."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This was my 2nd colonoscopy since 2009 and this prep was by far the worst because my first prep did not clean me out near as good as this one did.  Did not know what to expect as far as taste, but it was yuck and all I could do to get it down.  Nurse told me not to gulp it as it may come right back up so I drank it over about a 10 minute period.  Not bad but the after taste is the killer.  Started working in about 30 minutes and for the next 3 hours it was doing its job.  Some advice, get some moist wipes, they are wonderful versus toilet paper.  Second dose was about the same.  Did have some bloating and chills from all the cold water, but no cramps, only a sore backside and legs from sitting on toilet for so long. Procedure was easy."


"You have to remember, with an injury pain can be your friend. I've been taking 10-650 for years off and on and just because it says to take once or twice a day doesn't mean you have to. Pain reminds you that the injury is still there and gives you limits that stop you from making it worse. "


"For me personally, the weight gain WAS dose-related. I gained over 200 lbs. by the time I got up to 600mg a day.  Even so, it does wonders for my schizo-affective and depression disorders."


"I work as a medical assistant at a gyno office so I've seen thousands of women get there IUD and even assisted in the procedure with the doctors/ nurse practitioners. I probably have used every single form of birth control out there besides the injection and I would get intense migraines on every single one of them. Once I got married I knew my inconsistent use of birth control was no longer going to slide so I knew I had to pick something that was fool proof and long lasting with the least amount of side effects. Experience: I have very irregular periods and you have to get your IUD inserted on you period so I didn't know I was getting my IUD until the day of. I took 2 motrin an it hurt SO SO SO bad, but it was a very quick pain. "


"My daughter is 8 with ADHD and this medicine did not work for us. She became head strong, was bullying and was always upset. It did not work for us but every child is different. Goodluck."


"I'm 31 and this was my first time getting the depo shot. I had a period for 2 weeks, light flow, the first month and continued to have periods the following months, each lasting 5-7 days. It killed my sex drive and now, with the drug completely out of my system, I am having another period and my last period ended less than a week ago. I don't recommend using the depo shot."


"I've been on Geodon for a little over a year. It's been a miracle until I started having tremors a yr or so later. Drs. lowered me off it and I went into a severe depression. The one thing I hate about it is if I miss a dose, I'm wide awake all night. Dr. is taking me off it and I started Latuda, but I know since I'm off it now I'm having trouble sleeping. "


"While the Avonex was extremely effective on the lesions (they became smaller and some actually disappeared!).  However, the side effects were severe. It literally took me out for 3 days (totally) it took about 2 more days to do anything above the bare minimum i.e. go to work, come home, eat and sleep, and I had about a day and a half to get everything else done such as grocery shopping and mowing the yard and taking out the garbage.  Let alone housekeeping.  I finally just switched to Copaxone due to anxiety over injecting the drug with such a large needle and to counteract the side effects of Avonex."


"For the second time in few months I'm getting hives an hour or so after taking this medication. First time around they were really bad. Second time as soon as I got the itching and few hives I took an antihistamine that helped with the hives."


"Just got on it - so far so good."


"Honestly, I've never made a better decision. No periods, no mood changes (actually improved my mental health), no change in libido. Some weight gain, but that is no bother since most contraception has it as a side effect."


"Had horrible side effects, did not sleep for 2 weeks. Developed tics. Felt like I was living a nightmare. Had to be hospitalized. They took me off Effexor. And I started Zoloft. Zoloft worked fantastic . Took Zoloft for a year. Been off meds for 9 years with no problems."


"I was a bit nervous about starting contrave due to all the listed side affects which sound scary. My healthcare professional said the suicidal thoughts would probably occur in someone under 18 y/o. She didn't have any comment on the part about seizures. Sister and I tried it on the same day. Sister took hers and panicked, thought she was dying so she didn't take any more. I have a high tolerance for everything so the dizziness and sudden nausousness didn't alarm me as much. Make sure you don't have anywhere to go when you 1st try it. First week was a little rough, I got immune to it. It does suppress my appetite but not much. I've lost inches b/c I have energy to go to the gym now but my weight is about  the same as it was 2 months ago."


"Did little to relieve spasms radiating through leg muscles from lumbar stenosis, which it was prescribed for.  Most notable effect was erectile dysfunction."


"I have been on Femara for 4 months. Hand pain and weight gain."


"Been smoking for 10 years now; and have had absolutely no will power to try and quit.
Tried many methods; patches, mouth spray and so on; but to no avail. Only on day 8 of Champix, but, from smoking almost 20 a day, I'm now down to 2 cigarettes a day. And even with 2 a day, I can only smoke half and then the other half a few hours later. The taste is God awful and I don't even want the cigerette, it's just habit!
The only side effects that I have had are nausea if taken on an empty stomach, and quite a few bad mood swings! But, the body is adapting to a new medicine so it's quite understandable!
I'd recommend to any smoker that has tried other alternative methods first; absolutely brilliant."


"I've been taking it for 2 months with no issue. Also my cramps are not as painful."


"me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke, we didn't know it broke until we were done. i in return started freaking out and ran to cvs to get plan b, i took it an hour after the unprotected sex. (aug 31) the next few days i started having minor back pains/ lower abdomen cramps/headaches and intense mood swings. but surely 5 days later i woke up to my period, 2 weeks early in fact. plan b works wonders, now on the path to get birth control I'm only 16 so it truly saved my life"


"I've had ED for many years due to stressful marriage and hypertension, Cialis and other oral meds didn't do much for me and didn't last very long.  Divorced  wife and consulted urologist, he suggested Alprostadil 20 micrograms.  20 was too strong as erection lasted over 4 hours, he cut back dosage to 10 micrograms and I get erection which lasts about 2 hours, perfect for terrific sex with my girlfriend.  I'm 75 and girl friend is 72, neither of us have ever had such a perfect intimate relationship.  She massages my penis after the injection which increases our bonding. I was afraid to inject my penis at first but after a couple of times the anxiety went away.  Wish it wasn't so expensive, would like to use more often."


"Have tried all else works fast. Tastes horrible!  Was the active ingredient in paregoric"


"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"


"This gets a rating of 5 because it is absolutely the worst tasting stuff I have ever tried to drink.   On effectiveness I would give it a 10.  The taste is horrid though.   I didn't get stomach cramps or bloated.  Within 10 min of drinking I was on my way to the bathroom.  But the more of this 14oz I drank the harder it became.  I didn't get it all down.  I knew my limit and if I continued I would have lost what I had already consumed.  I'm dreading my 5am dose in the morning."


"Take the shot once a month for knee pain. It helps a lot and I could feel the difference in just hours."


"I had been prescribed 1mg of Xanax before bed for severe insomnia after trying all other sleep meds with side effects,  for over 5 years and it worked great. Then I had to get a new PC and they refused to fill Xanax.. Said I needed to go to a psychiatrist for that med. Sooo ridiculous. So, instead he gave me 1mg Klonopin at bedtime. He said it was the same thing just less addictive. I've never had an addiction problem with any meds but he felt "uncomfortable" giving me the rx for Xanax,  which again, worked great for me. Now on Klonopin my insomnia is worse. I can't fall asleep until 7-8am and I just lay there wide awake feeling all irritated. I now get 2-3 hours of sleep a night. Which is worse for my health than 1mg of Xanax."


"Try abreva! It's most effective when used as soon as you feel a cold sore coming on. It's my go to and only when I fail to notice the cold sore start and then start using abreva does it not work as well. Abreva combined with prenatal, zinc, and l-lysine supplements you can knock out a cold sore within 3 days."


"I have only been on Pristiq for a week and I can already tell a difference! My only side effects are jaw clenching, thirst, waking up in the middle of the night and weight loss. The jaw clenching is tolerable and if I pay attention to it, I can control it... except when I'm sleeping. The weight loss is awesome. I have been trying for years to lose weight and in 4 days on Pristiq, I lost 6 pounds! It really does suppress the appetite. Sex is still good, no side effects there. I have been on Zoloft (terrible migraines) and Lexapro in the past. The Zoloft was bad, liked the Lexapro, LOVE the Pristiq!"


"Helped a great deal when I first took this for about two years, five years ago, for spondylitis, and now I've been taking it for 5 months and it's doing much less."


"I like that this pill made my already short periods shorter and lighter. My period would last for a maximum of 2 days. Didn't get cramps. I didn't gain any weight, don't remember if it ever made me nauseous but I had to stop taking it because my hair began to fall out. After reading all these positive reviews I'm ready to give it one more shot."


Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

"I contracted MRSA in my right foot second toe. My Dr. Gave me Zyvox because I had MRSA before and it was very hard to heal. It worked very well in clearing it up.  It was the worst 2 weeks of my life. I had nausea, diarrhea. Weakness, I felt horrible. I suppose it was better than losing my toe. It worked for me. I would use it again if the need arose. I am just glad my insurance paid for it or I couldn't have used it."


"I was on Depo for 9 yrs. The cost of the shot and office visits 4x/year was not prohibitive, but definitely inconvenient. I had no side effects and no bleeding on Depo, but due to bone-density concerns I decided to switch to something longer term. The anxiety leading up to the insertion is the worst part. The procedure was simple, however, the RN struggled with insertion. After the 3rd attempt, it took. This part wasn't particularly painful due to the use of local anesthetic. Afterward, however, there was moderate pain at the insertion site for approximately 1 month. Minimal to no bruising. Some itching. I have had the implant for 3 months. Just like Depo, no periods and no side effects, however, this is not the case for the majority of users."


"At first I thought since 1 pill was for kids I guess I'll take 3 pills since I've always had problems with constipation.. WORST MISTAKE EVER! I took these 3 horrid pills at 2am.. Thinking they would work overnight.. Here I am at 12:25pm.. With extreme nausea & vomiting my guts out & major diarrhea.. My stomach feels like I'm going into labor these cramps are just too unbearable.. I shouldn't have taken 3.. I took 1 too many and now I'm learning my lesson the hard way.."


"Girls before you read this, TAKE A BREATH! I My boyfriend and I had what we thought was protected sex on November 29th, however after he finished inside of me, he noticed that the condom had broken. We immediately rushed to the nearest CVS and bought plan B and I took it within about 25 minutes of the incident. For the next few days, I felt so awful- I experienced headaches, anxiety (not caused my the pill, simply my own anxiety), and exhaustion. I wasn't quite sure where I was in my cycle since it is only 23 days long, but I assumed that I had just ovulated the day before the accident and I wasn't sure if the egg was still fertile. But after a lot of sleepless nights I am happy to say that I got my period on its scheduled day, November 8th"


"I started taking this at 150mg twice a day with some relief of pain, no side effects.  I've recently increased to 225mg twice a day, which is the maximum dosage. I'm  experiencing vertigo, sleepiness, and weight gain, but virtually no pain. My doctor feels the results out-weigh the side-effects and I agree."


"A good target specific antibiotic for upper respiratory tract infection and lower respiratory tract infections together with sinusitis which works fast and I experienced no side effects bar taste being affected but only temporarily."


"No effect. I thought it must be a placebo. "


"I used Plan B OneStep 9 hours after unprotected sex, I didn't really experience any side effects just a little dizziness that was about it. I got my period two weeks after I took the pill but my next period was a little over two weeks late. Happy to say that it worked for me. I do suggest using a pregnancy test just to ease your mind. I paid 60$ for the pill"


"Been using Actos 15 mg with Metformin (2x1000) for several years now. Most of the side effects listed have not been a factor for me. I do have some swelling of the lower legs and ankles, but that was pre-existing. I have not noticed any difference since I have been on this medication."


"I noticed its effects same day.  At first I thought it was just a placebo type of effect, I was told it would work so I thought it would work.  But when I read up on it, I read that the medicine would work that quickly.  I no longer think of when and where and how much I can drink.  My dreams are no longer haunted with the same thoughts.  I feel like a real person again.  I don't feel dependent on alcohol.  Even if the alcohol is there, I don't feel as if I need to drink it."


"Made me sick"


"Awesome, nothing has worked til now!"


"Other then feeling numb on geodon (partly I think my antidepressant too) I love it. I've been on geodon for a little over a year. Honestly I'll probably die taking this drug. It has saved me and brought me back to reality, after a mania-induced psychosis a year and a half ago. I'm almost never paranoid anymore, I can function in my day to day life, I am stable. I've even been able to cut down dramatically on how much I take."


"I have been on Butrans for 3 days on day 2 I woke up pain free. I have spinal stenosis, degenerative disk disease and herniated disks L4-S1. I have been receiving injections in my spine for a a year and half and taking norco 10 every 4 hours combined with muscle relaxers. I am a nurse and I work on my feet 36 hours a week. I have felt better the last 2 days than I have felt in a long time.  My husband is very active as I was before my back injury running, weights, rowing and today for the first time in a very long time I asked him to take me hiking. I feel like Butrans is a lifesaver! But again it's only day 3, so far no side effects!!"


"I've been taking Sildenafil Generic name for Viagra about a year now and it actually work better for me! "


"I'm was constipated for six days and I had to take the max dose for three days for it to work.. Plus 3 Colace a day..It was definitely not "overnight relief"  but was cramp free"


"I have severe depression and have been on Trintellix for a month.  At first, the nausea and vomiting were awful.  My doctor gave me promethizine, but that didn't help.   A medication that did work is Zofran, and it works like a charm for the nausea.  It completely stops it.  I take Trintellix in afternoon and about an hour later,  Zofran.  No more nausea;  I am so relieved.  However, I thought Trintellix would help my depression more.  I seem to be more anxious.  I am prescribed Valium 5 mg. up to once a day, but I rarely used to take it.  Now I am so anxious that I have to take it.  I was so hopeful, and now I'm so disappointed that Trintellix is not working as expected. Does anyone have any suggestions for another anti-depressant?"


"A short time after having started on Ernesto 50 mg I' noticed a reduction in my vision. Eye surgeons weren't quite sure what it was except that they saw an inflammation on my sight nerve. They guessed at temporal arthritis and put me on cortisone. But even now, several months later I feel a faint flare-up of the same feeling on my sight nerve. Could this be connected to the blurred vision as listed as one of the most important side effects, you think?"


"Been having headaches all of the sudden the entire month of November. Bad headaches! Was actually scared to take imitrex because of side effects but finally took it after 2 days of agony, and it worked!! So happy this worked for me"


"Good method of birth control as you only get a shot once every three months and I didn't experience any birth control failures, acne, weight gain, or periods/spotting whatsoever in the four and a half years I used this method. Huge cons for me included zero sex drive and out of control mood swings along with suicidal thoughts because of my post-partum depression which I think the shots unnecessarily prolonged for years."


"I was in the ER for severe migraine/vertigo and I was scared to take any sedatives because I am so sensitive  including to  benadryl. Unluckily I got the doctor who treated me like garbage and was so impatient; he wouldn't even let me explain myself he was just asking what I wanted...

So he suggested reglan instead of benadryl. 2 minutes after I was becoming frantic; I had to pee and was ready to rip the IV out. Then the nurse tells me the doc wants me to do a urine test. haha. I started tripping out worst hallucinations/panic attack. I felt like I was coming in and out of reality/ blacking out every 2 seconds.

I Finally fell asleep and overheard the doctor wanted to wake me up to do a psychiatric evaluation due to my reaction."


"After trying many types of AD's my psych put me on brintellix( his Guinness pig) took a good 8 weeks for full effect but has helped my depression tremendously. The only side affect I guess anyone doesn't want that I have is lower sex drive apart from that no others and I feel fantastic, still have anxiety but it is also lower. This has worked for me. Now been 20 weeks"


"The taste makes me gag and after every time I take it I feel nauseous but after taking it for 5 days I feel so much better, it was worth taking"


"I have had difficulty going to sleep and was prescribed this medicine. It does help me sleep for several hours."


"I suffer from chronic constipation and after seeing my GP I was prescribed dulcolax. This medicine is as "gentle" as a hammer to the face. I took two tablets at around 2am and drunk quite a lot of water.
I went to bed, no hot flashes, no nausea or headaches. I had very mild cramps and within an hour, I had my first BM after days. I thought that was it and went to sleep. Little did I know that at 10am I'd be woke to explosive diarrhoea. Luckily, there wasn't much pain.
Tomorrow, I will adjust the dose and take one tablet."


"I started Contrave on December 8.  I loss 4 pounds by January 8.  I didn't change my diet very much but could not eat the portion sizes I had become accustomed to. I don't have sugar cravings anymore.  It gave me headaches at first, but they went away.  Constipation is still an issue.  I'm not convinced yet that the medication was the cause of the 4 lb weight loss.  I did notice I had to take the second dosage in early afternoon, otherwise I would be awake at night.  I'm going to try another 30 days and see what happens.

I think the daily weighing helps a lot.  That way I did watch what I ate so that I would keep losing"


"Best thing out there today built to fight the crave completely. Smoke free for more then a week and it's never been easier"


"I had Mirena placed a couple weeks ago for major Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, with moderate Endometrial Hyperplasia (14mm), and Iron Deficiency Anemia with megaloblasts. Bleeding for 3 months straight. I was soaking through Ultra absorbency tampons every hour the week of getting the Mirena. I had it placed on a Wednesday and by Friday my bleeding had almost completely stopped. I have not had any spotting since.  The insertion felt like a quick cramp, and a fluttery feeling as the Mirena was being placed, not painful. I was very uncomfortably crampy that evening. But so far, moods are good, energy is coming back. My normal headaches are gone. I probably won't need a blood transfusion. I am liking this Mirena!"


"I love this pill I've been using if for over 4 years now. I had some pretty bad acne and my periods were heavy and long now my face is pretty clear and my period is still a little heavy but it's super short now (4 days tops) I haven't put on any weight since I started taking the pill my significant other and I haven't use a condom in over 4 years and I haven't gotten pregnant so it works!"


"I could go 9 to 12 days not having a bowel movement. I stayed very sick. I even got to where I only ate very little food. Bloating was very severe. I have pants from  size 4 -7 depending on the day. Then my Dr. prescribed Linzess. I have been on Linzess for 3 yrs. I had no side effects but diarrhea. But I don't even care. It's a blessing. I must take every day or I still will not have a movement. I will take this miracle pill the rest of my life! Cost is high but you can get cheaper with a card through the makers."


"When I first took Zyban, I was confident it wouldn't work. I smoked much more than I used to during the first week, and then suddenly I couldn't smoke at all.

After 3 months on Zyban, I have been extremely happy that I finally beat this addiction. I'm no longer taking the medication and do feel like I want a drag or two.

All in all, I would say it is a miracle drug...no matter what people tell you, it IS worth it. Be sure to follow what your doctor tells you, it's plain and simple: 2 tablets per day for 9-12 weeks and you will never ever smoke, if that is really what you want.

I hope it helps everyone the same way it helped me."


"I just started on Pristiq yesterday, and it's good to read these remarks.  I am a 29 year old male diagnosed with PTSD and clincal depression.  The last 2 years especially have been hell.  The real hell.. and I want to be out.  Reading these reviews gives me hope."


"I was prescribed Tylenol with codeine for when my gallstones act up. Well it does nothing for me. This last episode of pain woke me up out of my sleep, took my Tylenol with codeine and 30 minutes later, no relief. To top it off, because I had no relief from the pain I ended up puking.....ugh! I'm better off with the ibruprofen 600mg I have from the birth of my son."


"Loved that it is so hassle free. You do not have to remember to take a pill everyday or to get a shot every couple of months. It is good for 3 years. I had mine removed because I was fed up with the side effects caused by the hormones. I became EXTREMELY emotional, my hair started shedding, WEIGHT GAIN!!, always feeling sleepy, etc. I could go on. If you are ok dealing with possible side effects then I highly recommend it because everyone will react differently. I had a period twice within the year that I had it. My best friend had it and she was on her period everyday for 2 years so it just depends on your body. I switched to PARAGARD IUD. Bye bye hormones :-)"


"Caused the wildest mood swings and made my body itch like crazy. I've cried 3x times tonight, and once while having dinner with the family.

And this is only day #2 from taking this new BC (originally switched from Microgestin). Never taking again"


"I took one pill at 7 p.m. with food and was awake at midnight with diarrhea and nausea.  I was up constantly for 3 hours.  I'll be going to the doctor as soon as they open for a different med!"


"Started this medication for bipolar depression. At first it worked wonderfully. I was happier, open and energetic but after 2 months I started to feel more and more anxious. The anxiety took over my life. I was terrified and I became a total basket case.  I stopped taking latuda and I returned to normal. If I hadn't of stopped when I did the latuda would have ruined my life. I will never touch this drug again."


"I am 20 years old now and have had Paragard in for about 3 months. I can honestly say this was such a good decision! I have never had kids or an abortion, so I am not the usual patient for these. To describe my experience, I researched a lot about this before I went in and thought getting it in was going to hurt LIKE CRAZY. It didn't. It felt mildly uncomfortable for about 10 seconds then that was it. As for the first few days after, the cramps were bad, I'll admit that. I have never had period cramps before then so I will admit I was pretty miserable, but it was definitely worth it in the long run! Ever since, I have had little cramping and my periods have been ever so slightly heavier than usual but not that bad! Highly recommend!"


"It works well- it's brand is different than the generic."


"I have been on Loestrin for about a week. The only side effects I've had have been irritability/mood swings and anxiety after taking the pill. I also noticed an increase in sexual desire, but less of an ability to obtain orgasms.  In addition, just mild headaches. However, I'm ECSTATIC that I have not experienced any bloating or weight gain the first few days of taking the pill. When on Yaz and Yasmin I experienced that immediately almost with an addition of 8 lbs weight gain. I've been able to actually lose weight in the last week and my desire to exercise still exists. On Yaz/Yasmin I was so relaxed - which was great. However, I felt more lazy and was not as motivated to exercise. So far, I would choose Loestrin over all!"


"I only started this medication 6 hours a go from writing this and my ears are clearing up my neck is less stiff but the bladder is still a bit irritated so might take a bit longer for my bladder irritation.

3 Years a go I started suffering pain, jaw problems, neck, bladder, bowl, throat, tonsils removed, MRI on jaw clicking, I do have H pylori, Dry skin, Depression, anxiety, intestine problems and just all out hell. To find out it is possibly a fungi infection is WOW. WHY DON'T DOCTORS TEST FOR THIS MORE.

Meds
Oxycodone
Methadone
Para/Codeine
Valium
Xanax
And the list goes on and overall this has helped me in 6 Hours then what has in 3 years.

Post back in 2 weeks to let you know how it went."


"I have had GERD for many years and have tried everything. Prevacid works the best. I take 30 mgs a day. "


"I've been taking it for three months.  I haven't used a nitro in that time. The chest pain I experienced in breathing cold or humid air, or after climbing, or even after stress has dissipated to an unexpected and happy extent. However, the side effects are bothersome, though not insurmountable.  Dry mouth, almost continuously, which sometimes affects ability to speak clearly. Constipation, overcome by hard bowel movements, use of stool softeners. And just a general feeling of stuffiness, in body, in sinuses, elsewhere.  Hard to say whether I would recommend it. The annoyances at times are major; the feeling of freedom from the chest pain and fear greatly offset the annoyances so far.  Incidentally, I am 77, with only one open artery."


"Post abdominal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior repairs and bladder lift. I was prescribed toradol 10mg scheduled every 6 hours with tylenol 3 every 4-6 as needed.   As long as I don't go any longer than those minimum times I do okay with about a 4 pain level.  I haven't been pain free yet but I guess that's to be expected.....tylenol 3 has worked ok but does start to wear off towards the end of the 4 hours. I must wait....it is a shame though that there is so much abuse of narcotic strength drugs like norco...they are extremely effective for post surgical pain....they are very addictive and Drs don't even like prescribing them much anymore"


"I have been taking Prozac for 9 months and have constantly had to experience the tiredness it causes and lack of motivation.  I have now supplemented it with 150 mg of Wellbutrin and notice a huge difference.  I am more alert, energetic, can concentrate and want to get out of the house instead of lying around. I can still feel the Serotonin effects of Prozac, so its the best of both worlds."


"I took plan B 40-42 hours after unprotected sex which was also 5 days before my next period was due. Although this is my third time taking plan b (I know, I'm getting BC next week!) I was just as nervous as the first time. I know it can really mess with your period, and I knew I was stress if it caused mine to come late. However I got my period on the exact date it was due. The down side it that I have had HORRIBLE cramps. And a lot of (what I call) clots.
Before it came I also had really really  bad nausea for two days which is normal for me right before my period. I usually experience breast soreness too but I had none of that this month (not complaining)
Also the last 2times I took it I was 192. I'm 159 now, it works the same!"


"Today is my one year anniversary of being smoke free - thank you Chantix! I took this for 3 months, and weened myself off of it the same way I began it. I also cut the dosage down to one pill a day at the 6-week mark. I checked in with my doctor after a month about depression (this and and the weening off of the medcine I believe are very important to success). I had some tough days, but really clear thinking and the ability to say no when a craving would come over me. I smoked for 35 years...If I can do it, so can you!"


"Okay, just like most people on here I decided to write a review if this pill worked. My previous period started on December 30, 2016. I had unprotected sex towards the end of my period on January 5th, 2017. The first time, my boyfriend pulled out but the second time, we kept going without a condom and I think there may have been some sperm in me. I freak out and went to Planned Parenthood on January 6th, 2017 to get emergency contraceptive. I got the generic formula called "Econtra EZ" but it worked just as fine! My period came today on January 29th, 2017. I was psyching myself out reading all these reviews but I've taken Plan B, Ella, Next Choice and etc... ALWAYS worked! Going to be on birth control pills after period!"


"I wanted to write a review since a lot of the reviews on here specify they took the pill within 24 hours or much less and in my case, I took it about 38 close to 40 hours after having sex where we weren't sure if the condom broke before he pulled out or not. I knew someone just like me would be looking through and hoping to find a review where someone actually did not take the pill right away, because it is scary to think it might not be as effective. My period came 3 days after taking the pill and I already have an extremely irregular period that was technically late already. I experienced side effects when my period first came that were definitely not fun but would take it any day over an unwanted pregnancy. Just be patient, plan b works!"


"Very effective at relieving symptoms, but my husband and I both are experiencing insomnia and some anxiety with it."


"Lithium works wonders to stabilize my mood. Only negative is some hair loss and acne."


"I have been HIV+ since 1988. Refused treatment till 1996 because I felt fine - but I abstained from penetrative sex. In 1996 I started treatment as my CD4 and Viral Load were bad!!! Fortunately I responded well to all meds over the years. Have been on Atripla for over 7 years now. Works well for me - CD4 always above 800 and VL undetectable. I take it at night because of the dizziness it causes for first few hours. My only problem now is lipodystrophy - excessive fat in abdomen area despite healthy eating and dieting. Struggling to keep weight between 180 - 190. Would love to get down to 170. I exercise daily too! Docs don't want to change my meds as I am responding well to it. No other side effects for me."


"I only take the lowest dose of this drug though I'm sure it's time to upgrade to the higher dose. But even with the lower dose I am totally relieved, all the aching head stuff, all the swimming nausea, gone, it's like total relief! Now this took some time, didn't work first few times but then when  I put faith in it and finally it did,  boy did it!"


"I have been severely depressed for six years after coming off my medications in May 2006, due to a bad manic episode. I have tried so many medicines, even the ones that worked before. Nothing could get me out of the dark hole I was in. I went to my Doctor and told him I wanted to try ECT therapy because I was suicidal. He set it up, but asked me to try a new medicine (Saphris) in the mean time. I was willing to try anything. He placed me on 5mg at night, and told me it would probably allow me to eliminate the Ambien for sleep problems. Man, did it. My wife noticed a difference in my mood the next day. I have been on it now for two weeks, and cross my fingers I have not felt this good for twelve years."


"I am 18 and have had acne for a couple years, after going to the dermatologist a second time I was prescribed Minocycline. I've been taking it for almost two weeks along with a cream. This last week I've had severe headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. After reading other reviews with the same side effects and this prescription leading to long term issues I would not suggest taking this."


"I am not doubting others have he issues, but cipro and levaquin are the only antibiotics I can take (I have severe allergies to others). When I have a sinus infection levaquin is a life saver. I'm so thankful for it. I do get a bit nauseous on it, but it's strong... I take with food,  and if I get nauseous I eat crackers. It helps when other meds fail me. I just am concerned I will grow an immunity eventually. The drug does make me feel yucky initially , but it's like it's "killing" the infection, then I turn around. It is a strong drug, but me, my husband, my parents, friend, sister in law, nice have all taken it at some point and never had any major issues."


"I have been through a very traumatic abusive marriage for 6 years and finally got away from the abuse. I took Zoloft a few years ago during the marriage due to intense panic attacks. But after the divorce I got off of it thinking I didn't need it anymore. Well a couple months ago I felt my anxiety creeping back and have several panic attacks. I went to my doctor and he stated me on 50mg of Zoloft for the anxiety. I was hoping it would be an immediate relief but then remembered it takes at least two weeks to start making you feel better. Today, it will be 8 days that I have been on it. Take it every night before I go to bed. Doctor prescribed me low dose of Xanax to prevent panic attacks until Zoloft kicks in. day 8, I'm finally feeling better"


"I had  sex with my boyfriend the same day as I ovulated. I knew I was ovulating by the date and by observation. I keep track of my period and ovulation religiously. He did not pull out and went inside of me. I bought the plan b pill about 20 hours after the accident. The only side effect that I experienced was minor cramping 7 days after taking the pill and my breast were a little swollen. I started one day early and experienced little cramping. I was terrified that I was going to have horrible cramps from the reviews that I have read. Not the case for me!!! I definitely recommend plan b if you suspect that you may be pregnant."


"Works great for GAD.  I fought my feelings for years and just toughed it out.  I found myself drinking to ease my symptoms.  The drinking helped turn my brain off for the night, but the feelings just came back the next day.  Finally told my doctor about my symptoms and was prescribed Lexapro.  Within 48 hours the anxiety was dramatically reduced, no excessive sweating, mind racing, etc.  This drug is a god send.  10 mg works best for me, tried 20 but couldn't feel the difference.  Now just have to deal with the drinking."


"Too soon to tell if it is lowering cholesterol, but did want to mention it is very easy to take, but can cause abdominal bloating. I had such gas pains, didn't know how to get comfortable. Doctor suggested Miralax which did the trick with the bloating."


"I have been on gabapentin for over 15 years. I love this medication for my fibromyalgia. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because I do have short term memory loss. That is one of the side effects. It also has been wonderful for my restless legs at night."


"Years ago I was on the older formula of Fentanyl and it worked wonders with minimal dosage & breakthrough meds. After the companies reformulated the drug it isn't nearly as good as it used to be &has many more side effects, brand depending. Mylan works best for me as far as fewer side effects but none work for the 72 hours they are supposed to. Originally, my max dose was 75mcg for 1.5 years prior to surgery. This time I am up to 125mcg w/in the first year + 10/325 Norco 4x daily +muscle relaxers for auto fusion of L3-S1. Pain level on day 1 is @7, day 2 is @4, day 3 is @8. I have to put my new patches on before taking the old off or life is hell. Thanks to drug addicts, illegal activity & government interference Doc can no longer help."


"I'm using it for a five day period for a bacteria infection, twice a day. I think its working. It's my fourth day and it was the only day I felt slight irritation. I'm not sure if that means it has stopped working or what but I hope that after my last day that I finally get a full ease.

My only side effect is headache and dizziness as well as nausea which isn't so bad. As for the taste, I don't keep it on my tongue long enough to get a good taste so I can't testify for that."


"it's very a good medication to relief the pain."


"This only works at the onset of an attack. I used it on my third attack, when I felt the tingle in my big toe. I took 2 immediately and 4 more for every hour after. It controlled it over night and am almost pain free the next day. What causes the pain is the crystals; so colchicine is not a pain reliever. What it does is reduce the amount of white blood cells attacking the site thus lowering the swelling and associated pain from it. Used in conjuction with Naproxen I avoided my 3rd attack."


"The taste is bearable but once you get near the end it is borderline gag time. Very reminiscent of nasty children's cough syrup! The water was easy to drink. I'm experiencing chills but nothing other than having a toilet party. It took 5mins to drink and kicked in after 45mins. Looking forward to the end so I can get some sleep before the morning and round #2. Today is the first summer weather day and I can hear everyone outside having fun and smell all the BBQs going.... so hungry for real food, a beer and going for a 5k run."


"After hysterectomy, the hot flashes and night sweats were awful, and I had no sex drive/sensations at all. The Estratest combination got rid of my hot flashes and night sweats and helped with the lack of sex drive and sensations. Also felt more clear-headed. I took the 0.625/1.25 dosage. I plan to reduce dosage as I can to eventually wean myself from the drugs entirely."


"When I first got on this pill, it was so great because I hardly had any side effects. Then...I started having them. My boobs hurt and I got cramps. I definitely also noticed increased appetite. However, it completely took away my periods which I LOVE! And now I'm in month two and my stomach and boobs only hurt occasionally. I'm hoping it will get even better from here but I really like this pill as a BC."


"When I was initially diagnosed, my Dr. put me on Metformin, which just ripped my stomach to bits.  He prescribed Actos in October, and I had really good luck with it until around Christmastime - I started having HORRIBLE sinus problems and nosebleeds.  We dropped to a 15 mg dose, but still no change with the sinus issues.  I went off it all together and all the symptoms disappeared.

It was never our long term plan to keep me on Actos because of the cardiac implications, but it did the job we needed it to do; I went from fasting 400-504 BG readings down to fasting readings of 110-115."


"This is my first time using Plan B One-Step. I had unprotected sex on June 2nd with my boyfriend, he pulled out but I didn't wanna risk getting pregnant because I'm still in high school. Took Plan B One-Step 28 hours later. I had bad stomach pains and nausea, was stressing out because I thought I was pregnant. 3 weeks later, I wake up and I have my period now! This pill really does work! Spending $59 is better than getting pregnant at this time. Don't worry, your period will come as long as you follow the steps (:"


"43 yr female. 5'5" 238 lbs. Taking Qysmia since Dec 23rd.  Started low dose (free ones).  Down 6 lbs. Have been eating nothing but snack foods. Not really hungry, but my mind keep telling me to snack.  Extremely thirsty.  Soda tastes gross.  Which I expected because I used to take Topamax for migraines a few yrs ago. I drink tons of water. Little emotional.  Extreme tiredness midday-early evening then a burst of awakeness toward late night.  Maybe has something to do with when I take the meds. None of the side effects are too concerning to me.  Can't wait to actually start eating healthier at home so I can do some serious weight loss.  The con to me is the cost.  "


"Due to variances in generic medications I kept experiencing thyroid fog until my doctor changed me to synthroid. My stats immediately stabilize  and it has worked well. I found I must take it as prescribed and at the same time daily to avoid the fog."


"I've had severe migraines since age 35.  20 days out of 30 and many unhelpful trips to ER.  Even Demerol did not stop the migraine. I have been taking  80 mg of Propranolol every day since then, 31 years. The propranolol did very little for my pain.  I researched and now take 400 mg of Coenzyme Q 10 and two 400 mg feverfew per day. Am headache free. I still take the propranolol because I have taken it so long I cannot safely get off it.  Sleeplessness, wild dreams are common,
IBS D is a problem and the worst part is the sexual side effects.  ED.  I wish I had know about the Co Q 10 and feverfew first."


"Worked better than expected by a long shot."


"Helped for several years but effect stopped recently and I had to switch"


"UPDATE**26 years old was previously on pill switched to this just to try something new. No children. Day 1: 3/23/17... 5 min procedure uncomfortable not excruciating. Really painful cramps once I got home for about 4 hours took aleve to help. Day 2: No cramps light spotting as expected. Days 3-12: Mostly just spotted lightly and had light cramps on and off. 2 of those days I had normal bleeding I needed a tampon. Had several migraines. I get those sometimes  so idk if this had anything to do with that. Day 13-today: No bleeding no cramps no pain during sex. Partner can't feel the strings. Haven't had any migraines.  So far so good. Last update will be 6-23-17. That will be my 3 month mark. Don't let the bad reviews scare you!!"


"I've had an extensive history with Pain meds. My whole fam literally has drug prob & is addicted to alcohol. I was sober 11yrs back in 2001. I was 21. Since I married, we had a child & moved cross country. When we moved I found out I had b ca. After being dx at 36, finding out I carry the gene, an 18 hr surgery to save my life, throw a PE 3 wks later my disease took over again.
I was put on Zub over 2 yrs ago. I thought this is a life saver! Now day 15 into detox I have never in my life had w/d this bad! I'm 44, healthy now. I have awful restless leg, flat affect, emotional,
Fever/chills.. all for 11 Days now! I have never in my life been in w/d for this long! You think it's saving u, your switching an addiction for another one! No lie"


"I am 42 and have suffered with migraines since I was a teenager.  When Imitex came out I thought that was a lifesaver and it was, I used to get a migraine and have to go home and hide under the covers for a day or two but Imitex isn't a preventive like Topamax.  The only side effects were in the first 2 weeks with subtle numbness and tingles and loss of short term memory.  The longer side effect has been the weight loss but I had been overweight by 20 lbs anyway so this has been a blessing!  I look great and have only had a few minimal headaches since June."


"Chronic finger twitching.  I use this drug for my fibromyalgia that attacks my face.  I cry out in pain when the cycle last anywhere from 2-6 weeks.  Even my hydrocodone doesn't work on my face.  Gabapentine works great on taking the edge off. The only side effect I don't like is the chronic finger twitching."


"6 weeks. Taking it for nerve pain in my back as well as depression. I've lost 9 lbs, stopped snapping at my kids over every little thing and not had an argument with my husband since the day I began taking the pills. 60mg a day. I fear withdrawal, but only a little. A friend who has been on it for many many years has to pay for hers, and she goes a week or two at a time without due to finances, and she has never had a brain zap or bad withdrawal at all. My Doctor told me about 10% have a rough time.
All I can say is I believe things might get better for the first time in years, and I am hoping and dreaming and making plans again. Trouble with orgasms. I'll live with it."


"I took Cymbalta (20mg twice per day) for about a year. The drug worked better than any other AD I tried. Around 10 months ago, I wanted to see if I could come off the drug to see how I would do. I suffered from anxiety and mild depression. Once the drug was weaned out of my system, I haven't felt quite right. My doctor agreed for me to start taking it again. After three weeks, I have a much better state of mind with decreased anxiety. I really like this medication and have no side effects!"


"I never had problems with this medication.  I don't take it when I don't need it."


"Although the levaquin did help my pneumonia symptoms, the side effects were terrible! I discontinued after 6 days, but still have side effects 3 weeks later! Severe foot pain and muscle spasms and unusual bleeding and bruising along with thinning of the skin. I have purple blood spots all over and my skin will tear with the slightest nick. The pain was up one entire leg but started in my foot. My foot hurts 24 hours a day with a burning feeling that does not respond to massage therapy. Pain pills are only minimally effective. I would never take it again. Also causes insomnia."


"I decided to get Mirena after my 5th child was born. Since he was born I have suffered from insomnia, mood swings, weight gain, impossible weight loss, odor & discharge, yeast infections, and zero libido. Overall I just don't feel like the same person anymore and my husband says I have changed. So I visited my doctor and got extensive blood tests. Everything was normal she said.... Then it dawned on me recently, what is it that changed after my son was born? Oh! Well I had the Mirena put in! I then started to research side effects and read forum posts by other women who have used Mirena, and to my surprise everything I have been suffering could be related to the Mirena! I have had it in for 2 years and now I am getting it out!"


"Works great, but watch for weight gain."


"I wrote back in May and wanted to follow up since it has now been 4 months.  My allergist was a bit disappointed as I still have some eczema -- I am about 70 percent clearer.  I haven't been using any steroid creams so maybe with those we would see better results.
I did go through a crazy flaky period on my face/scalp/arms.  I finally used some tar shampoo and tea tree oil to get through that it lasted a good 8 to 10 weeks.
My skin does feel much softer, my husband has commented several times.
I think the most noticeable thing for me is the ITCH IS GONE.  That alone is worth the shots to me. I wish I had better luck with clearer skin. We don't realize how much we scratch ourselves without even thinking, until we stop."


"I got a UTI while I'm holiday in Spain. I was given ciprofloxacin to take for seven days.  It took four days before I experienced any relief. Even at that I still could feel the UTI symptoms. I had a pounding headache for the first 3 days of taking it but I didn't care if it was going to help me with the pain of my UTI. The medication takes a long time to start working and only for the painkillers the doctor also prescribed I wouldn't have had any relief. It's seems very weak. When you have a UTI you need the medicine to start working hard right away because the pain and discomfort is so horrendous!! Sometimes I wonder do doctors really understand the pain, discomfort and stress a UTI or bladder infection can cause."


"I take 300mg in the morning. At night I take trazadone 50mg. Like any drug I had many side effects at first. But this is definitely my favourite. My sex drive has increased significantly. My quality of life has improved in the sense that this medication has helped me to become higher functioning."


"I took Trileptal for nearly six months. The first thing I noticed with it is that I was always "up". I was really happy and I lost a bit of weight and the psychiatrist upped my dose a bit and then I was really really manic. My mania works to wherer I don't sleep because I'm constantly planning things down to teeny tiny details, and writing. It was fun for a little bit. It felt great. But then I was hit with the overwhelming sense that I wasn't actually happy, the drug was forcing me to be like that. Also, the lack of sleep caught up with me and I started hallucinating. I told my psychiatrist, who prescribed me sedatives. It became a cycle of wake up with this one, and use this one to fall asleep. Overall I liked it, but then I got pregnant."


"I love Celexa and am grateful that it works for me. After my 1st panic attack in May 07, my doctor put me on zoloft. At first I liked it because it really helped with the anxiety immediately. I then noticed it made me feel like a zombie, the lows weren't as low, but there were not any highs anymore either. I had a few bouts of "rage" as well. After getting pretty depressed this winter 07-08, I went back to the doctor and it was actually the nurse practitioner who changed my medicines to Celexa. I was on 20 mg for 2 weeks and then she increased it to 40 mg. I have been on the 40 mg of Celexa now for 2 months and have never felt better. I am calm and happy but still feel like my funny self."


"I have been on the Depo shot for almost a year. No period, very few side effects. EXCEPT... I've gained almost 40 pounds... The weight gain has stopped at that but it's very disconcerting. "


"I started on Ritalin for ADHD but I switched to Adderall, because the Ritalin made me extremely irritable. Adderall 20 mg allows me to concentrate, tune out distractions, and manage time efficiently. Negative side effects: suppressed appetite (positive for me!), SOMETIMES slightly irritable mood towards the end of the day, sleeplessness if I take it less than 12 hours before bedtime."


"I have no depression only anxiety disorder and panic attacks. On Lexapro 10 mg for almost two weeks. Anxiety definitely has decreased already. I actually think I was in a better mood off the Lexapro, because I didn't suffer from depression in the first place. It has a desensitizing effect in the sense that I know there are things still present that would normally make me go into a panic or severely anxious, however, I almost don't care. I know it's there, but emotionally I am not affected. I have had side effects such as sweaty palms and feet, jitters, spacey at times, hard to get out what I want to say when it pertains to something that may be a stressor. Horrible yawning, fatigue and sleepiness. A slight bit of dry mouth and trouble focusing."


"My 7 year old son started Vyvanse about 3 weeks ago.  The first day he took a 30 mg dose which made him like a zombie all day and absolutely manic all night.  He literally stayed up all night and ran up and down the hall and talked incessantly.

At the end of my rope at 7 am I paged his doctor.  We lowered the dose to 15 mg.

He seemed initially to do better on the 15mg and was doing well in school.  He became more aggressive and started having OCD behaviors of constantly washing his hands (I counted 30 times in an hour) and crying and staying up all night.  Last night he stayed up until 4:30 am and I was at my wits end.

So today his doctor is switching him to another medication but we may try it in a combination."


"I had Liletta inserted on September 2016, I was on the first day of my period, as it was recommended by my gyn, the procedure lasted about 5 min really quick—although I had been a week before for a check up— it was super painful with nothing to compared it to, I have never been pregnant. I took ibuprofen since I had terrible cramps, discomfort and pain for two days. After that my period continue as usual although I had following spotting for two weeks. The next periods where shorter but I did experienced more cramping and spotting every now and then. I use an app called "clue" to help me track all the different things I have been experiencing. I have not put on any weight, but for the past two months I have had two periods per month."


"TN came back big time after five years. Doc prescribed 600 three times a day. Still intense zaps.  I tried 600 every 4 hours.  It stopped most of the zaps but made me very sick, so went to 600 every six hours.  Not as sick but tics sparkle and zaps continued.  No lightning bolts this episode, 12 on a scale of 10,

Thank God and trileptal.  I would be dead without it.  Was at Mayo  and have appointment with neuro surgeon again.  TN has subsided some and have reduced my dose, trileptal works, but sometimes I can not handle the dose needed.  May have balloon compression but it scares me.  My TN is MS related.  Started trileptal 15 plus years ago but not during remissions."


"I got the Implanon in early January 2012 and I haven't had a period at all since. I've noticed changes in my mood like, hypersensitivity, mild depression, and mood swings. Another important thing I've noticed is my hair gets very oily very fast after a shower. Within 3 hours after I have fixed my hair all nice, it become very oily and I find that to be a big issue for me (I cannot stand oily hair). The plus side to it, it made my skin so beautiful, I didn't have acne for the first 5 months, but I'm starting to see acne starting to pop up more often and weight gain. "


"My ASD  son was put on Tenex in kindergarten for aggression/rages. It lessened the behavior problems, but came at a big price. Gained 12 lbs within the first month, terrible tummy aches for a couple hours after every dose, night terrors most nights, lost all desire for any kind of physically active play. But kept him on it for 1 1/2 years because I had found nothing else that helped the violent behaviors. After 1 1/2 years the Tenex stopped working, even at a higher dose.  Slowly weaned him off of it 2 months ago. Ever since he he has been out of control, bouncing off the walls non-stop. I'm sorry I ever left him on it in the first place. His psychiatrist confessed this happens to many of his patients who have taken it for a long time."


"I was prescribed Tramadol because I couldn't tolerate other pain meds with codeine or Tylenol.
Tramadol is great until you run out.

I have taken this drug for approximately 7 years now.
I wish I'd never started it.
It's just been a roller coaster for me it helps me feel better, but does zero for the pain & then you build a tolerance up & it just gets worse from there.

I've had withdrawals from this a few times. I've never had such horrible withdrawals as with this med, sneezing, coughing, hot, cold, chills, sweats, restless, depressed & irritable to name a few with lethargy.

I am due for a refill tomorrow I'm not picking it up. It's really hard right now, but going through this agony isn't an option again."


"Having my colonoscopy  tomorrow. Took this at 6pm tonight for my first prep. It tastes like a saltier  alka seltzer really. I myself can't stand the taste of it bit I downed it. I am having a harder time drinking the 32 oz water. It may take  longer then the hr time limit but so be it. My next one is at 2am. I have no idea if I will be able to handle it without puking.  The gurgle in my stomach sound like part a movie stomach  gurgles. Lol HAIL TO THE THRONE! Oy!"


"Although my labwork returned an ever-increasing positive note for the duration of the treatment, 3 months after treatment indicated I am one of the 4%.

Statistics be damned!"


"Nothing else works. I only use it on the really bad, hormonal-induced headaches. Normally, my proactive regimen of meditation, acupuncture, exercise, hydration & supplements works. Acetominophen or ibuprofen along with stretching, ice and heat usually work once I get a migraine. But for the biggies, it's Fioricet."


"I have had all three shots. I found out that my knee hurts worse than it did before getting the shots."


"I have been taking 2- 10mg IR tablets each day for about a month. I have noticed a significant difference at how well I perform at school since I've been on adderall. I have many honors and AP classes, which  always have a big work load. Each day I had to struggle with my ADD and having to look over the material numerous times. I am now able to focus and have confidence in my classes. Usually I am the last person taking a test and now I am one of the first people done because I am finally able to focus.
Negatives- as adderall wears off I feel anti-social, weak, agitated, and slightly depressed
the positives definitely out weigh the negatives
ADD is hard to deal with and finally being able to focus means so much to me"


"I've been on Effexor for about two years.  Previously, I was taking Lexapro and went off it for a short period of time.  I returned to my doctor and he prescribed Effexor, 75 mg/day.  I experienced improvement with my anxiety, depression and panic attacks.  Like everyone else, I feel it (dizzy, hungover like symptoms) when I miss a daily dose.  I experience constipation and don't sleep as deep or through the night like I used to.  These side effects are on the list for this medicine - so, no surprises here.  I give this a rating of 9 because it is very helpful to relieve the symptoms of my depression, anxiety and panic attacks.  And, it helps to control my moods so I can better manage my emotions."


"Helps control my blood pressure with no noticeable side effects at the 240mg/day dosage."


"Caused me more pain but has helped others."


"I started taking Tri-Sprintec 7 months ago. I mainly wanted it to treat acne but also as birth control. I had moderate acne and it actually took a while for the pill to finally help my skin. I had to be patient with it because it took about 4-5 months for my skin to clear up with occasional pimples around my period. The pill did thankfully increase my breasts size after a couple weeks to a month of taking it, and I felt like my appetite has increased but I've only gained around 7 pounds since I started and I've always been at 100 pounds. This pill has been great to me and I haven't had any problems with it so far (that I know of)."


"This is the only medication I'd use or recommend for treatment of Tinea cruris (jock itch).  I've tried many different medications, and no other works nearly as well.
The main benefit is once-a-day application, and a one-week treatment time.

I've used Lamisil AT in cream, gel, and spray form.  I highly recommend the latter.  The problem with the gel and cream is that it's difficult to ensure adequate coverage without going through the product very quickly.  You will end up buying at least a second tube before the treatment has concluded.

The Lamisil AT spray goes MUCH farther.  Just put on a pair of vinyl gloves to help spread it around after spraying.  One spray bottle should be all you need.  Don't just spray; spray and spread."