"I used Hyzaar for the last 6 years. The best thing that happened to me. No side effects."


"Atralin has been fine and has cleared up my acne and made my skin clearer and smoother. I am 38.  But one thing I noticed, since using the product is that if I do get an occasional breakout, it is hard to heal, scabs a lot and then leaves a small pockmark when healed."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"Ok this is my third review. I can say nothing more that thanks god and new advance medicines. I am in the 3 month and I could not be happier.  Energy levels back to normal. I feel great. No side effects and my labs are great. My doctor forgot to tell me the numbers but from 300000 copies to undetectable I don’t know my cd4 but my doctor was so pleased that he informed me you only have to come every 6 months so my next appointment February 2018 I feel human again and I keep forgetting I am HIV positive. Good attitude and awesome times ahead I am 40 very happy"


"Brown tongue, dry mouth, metallic taste, very yellow urine,"


"I started Saxenda on November 3 and today is November 21. So far I lost 17lbs roughly one pound per day. Finally something is working for me. I've tried everything... and I mean everything..."


"I had one shot for PSA ,Psoriasis and it looks like I have gotten stung by a thousand bees and my psoriasis is worse six weeks after my shot. Needless to say I did not get the second shot. Worst drug reaction that I have ever had."


"On January 13, 2008 I had my Mirena inserted.  It was painless and I had no cramping in the days to follow.  What I did have was 8 SOLID months of spotting.  Enough to need a light tampon while I was awake and a pad while I slept.  All the while my depression got worse, my face broke out, I lost my libido, I gained weight and my stomach bloated. I gained a total of 30 pounds between 1/13/08 and 8/09. July '09 is when I started lactating...a new side effect of the Mirena.  On 8/16/09 I had my Mirena removed and it was the best thing I've ever done, painless and within a week most of my symptoms were almost totally gone.  I'm still lactating and have to lose about 10 more pounds.  At least it did it's job preventing pregnancy."


"Prescribed to me for Seborrheic Dermatitis on my nose, eyebrows and eyelids. Elidel made the inflammation worse for me and migrated into my eyes causing a lot of itchiness, irritation and pain. Cost with discount card given to me by my doctor was $100 for a 60mg tube."


"Good."


"This is my first month on Apri and I haven't been on any other forms of the pill since I was 18. I was prescribed Loestrin in 2009 for bad cramping and PMS, but got off that due to huge mood swings, bloating, weight gain and breast tenderness. It is now 7 yrs since then and I am using the pill mainly for birth control. I am on my third week and am feeling awful! I have had headaches several times per week, extreme nausea, cramping and tiredness. I have also felt anxiety and will wake up in the middle of the night. I take the pill in the morning but will be switching to a night time routine to see if my symptoms decrease or if I tolerate it better. My mood has been pretty normal and my sex drive is good. The worst thing has been the nausea."


"Do not take keppa! "


"I've been taking this pill for over a year now and the only side affects I've experienced are spotting and not exactly knowing when ill be getting my period. If I don't take the pill within my hour time frame, I'll usually encounter some spotting or even starting my period. I have migraines and I've found this pill to work really well for me. Other than that I feel this pill works good, but then again every brand of pill effects people differently."


"I am in my first week and I have lost 4lbs.. my starting weight was 228.. I haven't had any side effects other than I'm thirsty all the time I drink lots of water which helps. I sleep better and I'm not hungry during the day I can tell about 9pm I start getting hungry so I just go too bed. I'll check back in a couple weeks"


"I am 46 I have been on cipramil since I was 30 . Much to my husbands disgust .  My daughter was 5 yrs old at the time and my second daughter was new borne .  After being on it for a month( 20mg once a day) my 5yr old daughter cuddled me and said "I love having you as my Mum now, you aren't so angry any more "

This almost broke my heart and I have been on them ever since.

I did try to wheen myself off them last year under doctors suggestions . After one month my husband told me to start them again as I was angry again .   I am back on them and my family us happy and so am I ."


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"Stimate works great. In the first few minutes you should see a decrease in bleeding."


"awesome for burnt skin due to diarrhea -best ever. wish I had it for kids when they were young"


"I have taken this medication since 2008. I have colitis and taking this medication has done wonders. It works quickly and lasts long. I've had no side effects."


"I have severe Osteoarthritis my fingers twisted, my knees have had 1 replace. The other needs one, my hips, my feet and back. I find a Aleve gel caps work better than my Voltaren. I also use oxycodone to help me with severe pain."


"Went on starter pack of Otezla.  Am on second week now and hands are again horrible, swelling splitting open and bleeding on almost every finger and one palm.  Have it on feet also but not nearly as bad.

I am trying to hang on to see if it will turn around.  I did have headache and diarrhea last week, eating more before taking it.  I am back on tapering dose of Prednisone to help with the horrible symptoms.  Trying to last a month with Otezla to see if it will, in fact, work for me, but trying to go on trips or be seen out and about is not easy when everyone focuses on your hands and their leprosy-like appearance.  Luckily my work friends are very supportive, even bringing in lotions they made and holistic medicines for me."


"Okay, so, I've been taking this birth control for five years now. It does it's job at preventing pregnancy. Been with my boyfriend for three years, never used a condom, never pregnant. That's basically the only good thing about it. My acne has been terrible the entire time I've used this birth control. My mood swings are insane, cramping makes me nauseous, and I would bleed for five to seven days. I'm diagnosed with depression, and I noticed the week before my period I would get insanely depressed. I'm guessing it was this birth control, considering it happened every month during the last week of pills. Switching over to Yasmin to see how that works."


"This review is about the insertion only. I had mine placed today so I can't review for effectiveness yet. I have never had kids. At the insertion, there was an uncomfortable pinch that hurt maybe a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 10, but it only lasted a few seconds. The whole procedure took maybe 5 minutes. I took two tylenol before. I was not on my period because it has been irregular. I have had almost no bleeding from it. I was able to go into work afterward and work a full day. Some slight stomach cramps for the first couple of hours, but walking helped and it was completely manageable. The only disadvantage I foresee is it can make period bleeding unpredictable for a while. Don't let the pain reviews sway you. It really was not that bad."


"I just started on my 4th week of Saxenda.

I lost 7 pounds the first week, but the scales haven't moved since.  I'm barely hungry, but am nauseous most of the time with severe heartburn.  I did not feel fatigued until the last few days.  I'm going to try for 1 more month hoping the side effects subside."


"It works.  I always take Bayer when I have a headache, and it always works.  I took store brand aspirin for four days battling a headache, and it just DID NOT work at ALL.  Popped two expired Bayer today and they still worked like magic on both my back pain from menstruation and the headache I haven't been able to get over.  I feel so much better that I literally went online to write a review about it.  If that doesn't convince you, I don't know what will.  Try it, it works."


"Everyone reacts differently.  I tried Trazodone twice - most recently for the past month to help out with insomnia issues.  Dosage was 25mg, temporarily raised to 50mg, then back down to 25mg.  It is not a drug that I found to have a powerful noticeable effect - it sort of acts in the background and when you drift off to sleep it aided that for me.  My problem was that at some point in the early AM I would awaken (2:30 or 3:00) and feel terrible with anxiety.  After a couple of weeks I also sensed a gloomier/dark mood and eventually had to stop taking it.  One random side effect - chapped lips and skin below my nose.  It works for many, just not for me.  One positive effect - seemed to assist with constipation issues."


"Seroquel XR has been a blessing for me.  I currently take 600 mg at night.  I have suffered from terrible insomnia but with this medicine. I actually get some sleep at night.  As far as anxiety goes, it works wonders for me.  It totally wiped out my anxiety and I was able to get off of Lithium.  In my opinion, it works wonderful for mania, but I wish it helped a little more with my depression.  I take 10mg of Prozac to boost that. I did gain some weight but the benefits outweigh this problem.  Overall, I think it is a wonderful medicine.  I would recommend it highly."


"I have been on Compazine for over 2 years and it has been an absolute overall relief of nausea, anxiety and nerves/nervous tension. Finding a doctor who will prescribe it without a struggle and or reservation is a whole other issue. I've been told it carries too many side effects and isn't considered safe or for long term. I've been told to switch to Zofran. The upside is Zofran seems to have a fairly good rating. I never suffered side effects from the Compazine."


"First off, I was 25 and childless.  I had tried the pill, but I am a poor forgetful soul, and that was unacceptable. The patch left an icky mark that hurt my skin.  I am married so we are beyond condoms.  My Mirena insertion, a year and a half ago, was somewhat painful, so I took a nap.  I had some cramps for the first two weeks, probably due to getting used to the hormones in the IUS.  My first cycle afterward, the blood seemed thin and only lasted a few days.  I have not had a period since. I really like Mirena because it's easy and I don't have to think about it. My sex drive is still great, and I don't have to pay every month for birth control.  I just wanted to explain all of the side effects I experienced so others could be informed."


"I took 12 weeks of it.  I'd had Hep C since the 60's probably, stage 2 grade 2 liver, Genotype 1B.

ZERO side effects, you could have snuck it in my coffee.  I felt nothing from it, absolutely nothing.

Cured, marvellous stuff.  This month marks 2 years.

My insurance said I wasn't close enough to death to get it.

I got VERY lucky and hit the small window (6 months of so) when Gilead was giving it away - free to people that couldn't afford it.

I'm very surprised to read about all these side effects because again, I felt nothing from it.

But afterwards I felt something huge - relief."


"I was given Lyrica for diabetic neuropathy. After about 10 days, I started to hallucinate. I was in a terrible way. I have to say, it did help with the pain, but the side effects, for me anyway, were pretty horrific."


"Within the past year I've swapped birth control 3 times. All in all, I must say the 2 years that I used Sronyx, I had 0 complaints! If I did gain weight, it was minimal, my periods came like clockwork.. to the point I could almost gauge the hour it would start. I changed from it being ambitious in the hopes of not having to deal with something everyday. Worst mistake ever."


"I was perscribed Lyrica for my fibromyalgia.  The first pill made me very dizzy and nauseous.  The second pill woke me up at 3am (I took it at 9:30 pm) with a terrible headache.  I will not be taking anymore.  The irony is ALL of my pain is gone.  I cannot live with the side effects though.  "


"I have been on Ambien for almost a month now. This drug works maybe a 30 mins later but I do not stay sleep. It gives me maybe a good 6 hours of rest. I'm tired throughout the day but still can't fall asleep when I get home."


"Klonopin is a great, I went through trial and error to get it but my doctor finally prescribed it! Been on it for 2 months and it's been great, but people you still need to learn to cope while on it, it's not just a miracle pill. I give it a 9/10."


"I got the Nexplanon inserted in November, 2013 and bled for all but 10 hours in the first two months, then started bleeding only every other week and now I'm back to bleeding nonstop. It's been a terrible experience for me considering my doctor told me the bleeding would stop for good after 3 months."


"Augmentin knocks out sinus infections faster and better than any other medication I've tried.  Eat some greek yogurt while taking it and you won't have any stomach issues."


"I have been on Alesse for 6 years now and I have never had any issues. No cramping, no acne, no weight gain. I highly recommend this birth control.

24 yr old"


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


"No good at all, run for your life. Acne break out terrible big yellow hard to squeeze bumps and I never ever had any acne. Clean face all my life, even on other birth control, blood clots in legs. Heavy lumpy flows, disgustingly thick periods. I'm at 110 lbs when started Dasetta 777, rapidly weight gained15 lbs within 2 months. I had to give away all my small underwear couldn't go on my butt, tight, very uncomfortable. Always steady on my weight, hate that pill it, come off of it right away for your life. Now off it for almost a month now and slowly dropping back to my normal weight and life(very,very, very very, very NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE) . Back to my regulated body and small underwear lol."


"Light headache side effect which lasted for almost two days.  Lost 18 lbs in three weeks.  No longer wanting to eat ice cream at night."


"Taking this medication for only a few days I feel that my life is worth living. Enough said"


"For ME it was awful.  I was on this pill for 7 days.  I went to the doctor today because my heart was beating so fast on these pills and I was paranoid, anxious, shaking, and very very Bit**y.  I thought I was having a heart attack at work I was crying, it was awful. I went to the doctor and I couldn't get words out.  My pulse was 115 and blood pressure was high (never ever is) it just shot up. The doctor said I was having a panic attack and that it is due to the medication.  She took me off it and for the next 5 days I am on LORAZEPAM 0.5MG (sedative to calm me down - take it at night) and switching me back to sertaline.  This was the worst experience of my life.  I thought I was going to end up in the ER or dead."


"I often wonder if it was a miracle that Zyprexa made my voices go away.  Plus I know that when stressed I have a hard time sleeping but I will sleep 1 hour after taking the pill.  I've had about everything in 22 years, and if the weight doesn't get you its a great medication if it works.  Maybe they will find one that works for every psychotic with this break through."


"I think it might be just as good as Adderall. I can't tell fully yet as I haven't totally adjusted to it. I do feel clear headed, focused and content."


"Lipitor gave huge muscle cramps in my legs, sides and stomach."


"I have type one diabetes so not being able to eat, due to nausea and vomiting, can really throw blood/sugar levels off in a hurry.  My doctor prescribed trimethobenzamide for me many years ago, when I was suffering with the flu and it worked extremely well and almost instantly, so I've always requested it whenever I've had problems with nausea which (thankfully) is very infrequently but it's been (possibly literally) a life-saver at those times!!!"


"Works well.  Watch for diaper rash (yeast type) in infants.  Apply cream to diaper area liberally at every diaper change and give probiotics."


"Not sure why they give this to people but they sure do...  Took 3 months and besides the foaming at the mouth and memory loss and the inability to articulate words ( my family thought i was drunk :( )  And the lack of coordination to the point i couldnt even walk straight.  I rode my bicycle on this stuff and tipped over into the street and almost got run over!!!!  So then they added Carbamazapine to try and "help" with the lithium side effects and it made EVERYTHING worse!!!  Folks there is only one drug i have found that helps both extreme mania and extreme despression and curbs the rapid swings and that is cannibus sativa ( not indica ).  God gave us this flower for a reason and no you dont even have to smoke it...  Just eat a cookie :)"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I have my colonoscopy tomorrow - started my prep at 7, got all the medicine down like instructed. Literally 10 minutes after the first liter, I was on the toilet. To be honest, haven't really left yet. Just about to start 2nd liter and wondering how I will do it. I don't see myself honestly getting it all down - but I do know once I start to run "clear" I am quitting. I'm going diarrhea to severe constipation. I can't seem to get my bowels on track and haven't for 2 months now. Only 35, so hoping it's just diet related. Good luck to anyone in my shoes."


"I began taking adipex in 7/31/15.  I weighed in at 204.4 at my annual Gyn appt and was disgusted that I had let myself get that heavy.  I hadn't weight that much when I was pregnant with my kids.  I am 5'8".  My goal was to lose 15 pounds by Labor Day.  I was down 17 by that point.  I am now 22.4 pounds down and beginning my last month on it.  I use my fitness pal and try to keep to 1200 calories per day, high in protein.  I generally get in 4-7 miles a day walking and do a 25 minute exercise video 6 days per week.  I am hopeful that I have finally changed my lifestyle.  I needed the jumpstart.  Only side effects early were dry mouth - I drink lots of water.  I plan to cut down to 1/2 pill a day this month.  Love how it's working."


"5 yrs .5 works perfectly with zero side effects."


"I used the product before bed and by morning everything hurt 'down there' I felt like My vagina had gone through a blender.  Not so much burning but just SORE, even sitting down at work was painful.  It's been 15 hours and the pain is about half of what it was and the itching is gone! I can take the pain for relief from the darn itching that fast! Sooooo grateful it's almost gone!!!"


"Had Implanon inserted in August 2009. Bled for over 2 months into Novemeber and have not had a period since. In the past week have experienced breast tenderness, nausea, lower back pain and slight dizziness which I worried was due to pregnancy. Have done 3 negative tests, however I feel slightly paranoid still and could swear I have a strange taste in my mouth normally associated with pregnancy but I hope it's just all in my head! Going to the doctors on Thursday so here's hoping I'm not caught out in that tenth of a percent!"


"Started on carvedilol 6.25mg 3 weeks ago. Have had serious issues with dizziness, nausea and severe pressure in the back of my head and neck. When I am laying down the pressure is not as bad but if I am trying to read anything, the pressure gets severe."


"I've only been on spiro for three weeks, but it has seriously made SUCH a difference already! I'm on BC so I don't feel the effects of mid-cycle spotting so that's a plus. But, when I first started spiro, my existing cystic breakout on my cheeks got so, so much worse (red, bumpy, painful). Now, my skin is calm. The marks from the awful breakout are still there and tiny bumps are going down, but it is 85% better than before. I'm on two topicals as well, so perhaps all in conjunction are doing wonders for my skin. I'm so happy, though. I'm 21 in a new city and haven't had a cystic breakout like this in at least 3-4 years. It's great to think my skin could get even better than this...."


"hello, I am a 24 year old male who has been dealing with depression, anxiety, and lack of focus in my life four a couple years now. After a recommendation from a friend i decided to make a change and start on 50mg of prestiq. Im a relatively small person 5'5 130 pounds and immediately felt the effects of the medication. I had a huge surge of energy that was a little overwhelming. I was much more sociable and confident, also my curiosity was dramatically increased and i managed to blaze through several books in a weeks time. This was a huge shift in my normal behavior which was generally lazy and unfocused. Now I've been on the drug for about 3 months and the effects aren't as noticeable but I'd say my life has changed for the better."


"I have had the paragard (copper) for 9 years and 11 month...and tomorrow will be having it removed and putting one back in because of it working so well.... I am so happy I got the Paragard.sometimes you forget you have it"


"I had sex July 21st which was only two weeks after starting birth control. He assumed the birth control worked right away and finished inside of me. We went the next morning to get the pill, and I took it about 12 hours after the incident. I was tired, moody, and bled for 7 days after taking the pill. I did not start my normal period but chalked it up to the pill threw me off. About a month after the pill, I was still feeling tired and moody, but also started feeling nauseous. I took 3 pregnancy tests (because you can never be too sure lol) and they all came back positive. I am now 6 wks 3 days pregnant. Looking back on my calendar, I was ovulating when we had sex."


"Woke up at 1:30 am yesterday with a horrible headache, severe body aches, chills, and low grade fever. I felt like I was going to die! I recognized the symptoms from having had the flu 2 years ago so was at acute care when they opened at 8. I was tested positive for influenza B and prescribed tamiflu. I took the first dose around 10 and felt nauseous because I took it on an empty stomach. I took the next dose with food and felt better. I felt almost completely better by my third dose that I took this morning and by my 4th dose I am completely without symptoms."


"I'm 18 years old and got my first YI as soon as I moved in with my husband. I called my mom crying, and didn't know what to do. So she recommended this product, stating that it sucks but will get rid of my problem with my lady parts... Sucks!? That's not justifying how horribly itchy this is!! Let's just say I thought I would be fine, I stood up thinking it was all going to be normal and I was going to lay down... My head hit the pillow and I started itching a little... Then it hit me, it felt like a fire ants and a million bug bites at once. My first night... Going to tough it through the next 6... I wish you luck to whoever is brave enough to take on this challenge"


"When I get a yeast infection, I usually turn to Monistat 1.  This time I was on penicillin for illnesses and the doctor told me to give her a ring if I developed a yeast infection.  Sure enough, I did.  I took the prescription because I figured it'd knock it out better than any OTC.  First dose...no change in symptoms after 3 days.  Second dose...no change again.  I read that symptoms should start to go away after 1-2 days.  So, after a week of battling yeast on diflucan,  I bought Monistat 1.  After insertion of the egg, it was painfully obvious that the pill did nothing as I could feel the itching burn of the egg working.  Well, here it is a day after Monistat...feel soooo much better!!!  I guess prescription isn't always better."


"Yaz did not work for me, is an excellent birth control but my sex drive went down, and caused me terrible headaches, gained weight, felt tired all the time. "


"Have had other medications but to no avail. But was put on Prolia and so far have had 2 injections and feel very good in myself. But like others l also take other vitamins every morning which has been prescribed, and along with these l feel fine. Will need another in six months,"


"I have been diagnosed with MDD, GAD, and OCD. I have tried many medications including Lexapro, Wellbutrin, and Effexor. After a major depressive episode during the summer of 2009, I was prescribed Pristiq at 50 mg. Within days I was feeling energetic and happy with no side effects except weight loss! In addition, I am slowing weaning myself off of Cymbalta. Cymbalta worked well for my anxiety/panic attacks for the past four years, but left me with no sexual desire. I am down to 30mg from 60mg. I take Klonopin 2x daily as well. Pristiq was truly a life saver. I just hope once I'm off Cymbalta I can reach the Big O."


"This works amazing. I have been on it for about 20 years. My GERD is gone, but all my bones shattered when I fell of bed. This drug makes your bones brittle like uncooked ziti."


"Have had essential temors for many years, now at age 69 they interfered with my quality of life.  Could not hold anything steady and my beautiful penmanship was horrid!  I fought the thought of taking a prescribed medicine since I was so lucky not to take any, even at my age, except Imitrex for migraines 2-3 times a month.  I am taking 50mg 2x a day, and it has been working great, even the migraines has decreased.  I am sleeping so soundly at night that my days are so much better.  After 4 months on it, I have noticed no side effects, but a little of the tremor is returning, which my doctor told me could happen.  Not ready to increase dose though."


"Had this implant for a 7  months now. Mood swings from hell that send my family diving for the trenches. This all started from the 50lbs I gained, and then  depressed from my weight. I go to the gym everyday and don't eat much and still can't rid of it. I have it removed in a week and cannot wait until I detox from any birth control to get my life back. I have developed health issues due to the weight gain in the past 6months."


"wow, this stuff will clean engines inside and out ha ha.  nasty taste but very effective.  won't do it again i can assure you that"


"Schering-Plough is moving their facility that makes Drixoral and it will be back on the shelves late in 2009.  Go to their website for more information.  This is great news!"


"I was prescribed Ultracet after a car accident.  I found the side effect of constipation a blessing in disguise.  I rarely took the maximum dosage and realized it greatly helped my irritable bowel syndrome.  I take one tablet per day and have little to no issues with loose bowels."


"I have been using this patch for one week and It keeps falling off. One shower and It is off.
I didn't have any relief from this. Around the edges It collects dirt and then doesn't stick."


"Im a teenager so pregnancy was definitely not an option for me. When I found out that the condom broke I was so scared, balling crying. I got plan b one step a little over an hour after the mishap happened. About a week later I had my period, throughout those days I had no symptoms ever, until the day I had my period again, which I only had mild cramps. When I didn't have any symptoms I was freaking out, but it's all good, the symptoms are optional!!"


"I have used this for years now!  I love it, before taking I absolutely could not sleep.  I started out with 50mg, and am now taking 75mg after all of these years.  I cannot sleep without it and I have no side effects from this medicine.
"


"Disclaimer: This is only general information. Consult a doctor before making any changes to your medications.

If you're trying to get off antidepressants, it may be easier to FIRST switch to an antidepressant other than venlafaxine. A different antidepressant may be easier to withdraw from. Some doctors will allow you to switch antidepressants in a process that does not require a full withdrawal from the first drug, before starting the next one . My doctor allowed this and it was relatively easy, but it can be dangerous if not done properly.

I'm currently giving venlafaxine a second try. It worked well but i switched drugs because of side effects."


"I've been on Accutane for three months now and have already seen a major difference in my skin. My skin used to be super oily to the point where even right after I washed my face there was a layer of oil. After the first month all the oil had dried up, but I still had acne (which is obviously to be expected). Now, after just 3 months my acne is almost completely gone. Granted, I always have to have chapstick wherever I go since my lips are very dry, but it is manageable. I also have to make sure to apply lotion regularly especially on colder days. Other than the dryness, I have had no other side effects and would certainly say that the side effects I have had are worth it."


"I have had Seborrheic Dermatitis since I was 15 years old. I am now 38 and thanks to Elocon Scalp Lotion I have everything under control. I apply the lotion to my hairline and rub it in once a week...within 2 days for some reason the redness in my face dissapears, feels supple and I pretty much am able to forget about my condition. I also wash my face every evening with SBR Lipo Cream as a moisturiser."


"At age 38, I had a Mirena inserted. It was uncomfortable and I had spotting for the next 2 weeks. My doctor informed me of this so the bleeding was expected. I have been having light periods every 2-3 months for 6 days. This month after a year of having the Mirena, I have the never ending period! It's been 3 1/2 weeks and counting and I've got the most horrible cramps. They started before my period and I need to take Advil daily to get through the day. I have no idea what is going on after all this time. Is this normal?! My doctor kept telling me I'd be so happy and satisfied by this and have less bleeding and likely no
periods. I'm going to see her in a couple weeks but I'm really starting to wonder if this is the birth control for me."


"I have been on Depo-Provera for about 4 weeks. Started spotting a pink color. Then my period came a week late. I've been bleeding over a week as of now. Next shot isn't until next month. Cramps used to be severe but now I barely feel them. Appetite has changed. Mood swings all the time and constantly feel nauseous."


"I'm a 40yo old male who started Lexapro just over three weeks ago for GAD. The psychiatrist advised 5mg for the first 2 weeks to adjust to side effects, then to 10mg. The first 2 weeks I barely noticed any effect, maybe a little less stressed than usual, but then moving up to 10mg really hit me hard - fatigue, sweats, confusion, nausea, panic attacks. Honestly, 5 days in I was at the point of calling my doctor to say I couldn't take it anymore. But then on day 6, I woke up feeling a whole lot better. It's hard to describe but I just feel focused and relaxed in a way that I'd forgotten how, or maybe never knew. I'm now on day 8 at 10mg and am so glad I stuck with it. Talk to you Dr if you're feeling terrible but know it can get better."


"I've been taking Tamoxifen for 10 months now.  At first, I seemed okay.  The doctor prescribed Effexor at the same time to combat any menopausal symptoms.  I fell into a bad funk.  SEVERE depression and not sleeping.  I stopped taking the Effexor (doctor wasn't too happy) thinking that was causing some adverse effects.  He put me on Trazodone 50 mg for sleep. That worked for a short period of time so they upped the dosage to 100 mg at night.  However, my depression is tenfold.  I'm so irritable and angry all the time.  The slightest thing sets me off.  I can't stand to be around people.  I can't concentrate and my appetite has decreased.  I've lost about 8 pounds. I just don't feel right, ever, anymore.  I have to stay on this for 5 years."


"I retired over 3 yrs. ago and almost immediately my schedule began to change, ending up in a situation in which I couldn't fall asleep sometimes until as late 5 or 6 am, and not get up until around noon!  Yesterday my lung doc, who also does sleep studies, suggested doxepin.  I had already had a bad experience with it many years ago - 10 mg. It put me to sleep alright, but I felt like a frigging zombie the next day .He told me that was too strong a dose and recommended half of that.  He also told me that most insurance companies won't pay for it in any dose except the generic 10 mg. capsule.  Not the 3mg. tablet or the liquid. So, I half the caps nightly in water. Slept fine;no hangover. Retired 11:30 & up @ 8.Hope tonight's same. Dose is key!"


"This thing worked wonders! I'm so glad I asked my doctor about it! I would like to remind some people that at first, you apply it for 3 nights in a row, then after that, only once a week."


"I have been taking Toprol-XL for about 8 years now. I started at 10mg and then 50mg and now at 100mg. It has brought my Blood Pressure under control - was 150 /80   - now at 130 /70 . Also brought down my Heart Rate, which was 88 resting to 60  resting. I am a light smoker who has asthma/mild COPD, metoprolol has shown no effect on these conditions as my PF and FEv1 has not changed .

PROS: Reduced Blood Pressure to normal
Reduced anxiety levels.

CONS: Tired (mild), weight gain (mild)
Erectile dysfunction (mild), Heart skipping a beat (occasional only and mild)."


"I was a pack a day smoker for 30 years, have COPD, and was using oxygen at night and at exertion.%uFFFD I used Chantix for 6 months per pulmonary doctor and have been smoke free for 1 year in October. No longer use oxygen, was able to give that up after about 7 months of no smoking and have never felt better in my life. I am 52 and wish I had known about Chantix long ago. I had tried to quit so many times, me and husband, and now we're both smoke/nicotine free. The nausea was very bothersome, lasted about 4 months for me. Well worth all the bother and sickness."


"I got Nexplanon January 2015. Had no periods until March 2015. After that my period lasted for 6 months straight which is presently September. I have bad headaches and horrible mood swings. My doctor prescribed me 2 different hormones to try and stop the bleeding but nothing worked. I am getting this out tomorrow!"


"I began taking Cryselle a little over two years ago. I began taking it to fix irregular periods. At first, I didn't notice any side effects but here lately I have been on an emotional roller coaster. I am constantly going from happy to sad within minutes. I have also noticed that I have been feeling depressed constantly. People have asked me numerous times if something is wrong due to my mood swings. I don't recommend this pill at all! I have already switched pills.."


"I got mine beginning of May 2013. For the first month I didn't bleed, but then I got my period early June. I was worried that I was going to be bleeding for the next several months (since I had a bad experience with bleeding with the shot), but I only bled for about two weeks! I haven't had sex yet while on the Implanon so I'm worried that after I do have sex again while on it I might bleed again. But so far I love it!"


"This medicine was covered for me by Worker's Compensation when I was taking it, but they decided that they would not pay for it any longer. This decision was made and introduced statewide and Doctors were instructed to prescribe something else for their patients. It has been a TERRIBLE decision because pills are not nearly as effective as the patches, and sadly I am not financially capable of paying for the patches myself.  I would love to have the patches back, they are an excellent product."


"Helped pass large (7 mm) stone in 4 days."


"Had a bad flare up of gout in my let foot.  Dr. prescribed Colcrys and after three days I had no relief from the pain, swelling or burning, but I did have terrible nausea and diahrrea.  Doctor then switched me to Indomethacine and within hours the pain started to subside.  Now, two days later, I'm about 80% back to normal."


"Just started Epclusa a week ago for genotype 3 Hep C which I was diagnosed with a year ago that's why I only gave it a 5-rating. It's been a rough first week with fatigue, headaches and nausea. I'm trying to remain positive after reading all the success stories below. I go for my first blood test in another week and will post follow-up with results. Fingers crossed I'll be another success story! "


"I got my Liletta September 2016. I was a little scared that day and I thought they where not going to insert it because I had my period. But my doctor said it is better to insert when your on your period. It was fast and minor pain. I had painful cramps for one hour that day only. For the next 3 months my cycles where normal and everything good. But for the past 2 month's I started having some discomfort. Hot flashes , back pain, mood swings, fatigue ,chest pain, very low sex drive and minor depression . The worst is the hot flashes. I've done Thiyroid , estrogen, pregnacsy test and others. All the results are good. I don't know if it's the Liletta it's the only recent change l have done."


"I've had very little side effects with this medicine and it quickly takes the edge off of a panic attack."


"It has really helped my depression. I used to cry a lot, not want to do anything. I'm much calmer about stressful things & less irritable. I thank God for this medication & the who started me on my meds!"


"Suboxone saved my life. I was on 300mg oxycodone everyday for over a year and before I took 200mg Norco for years. I lost everything, savings, friends, cars, and borrowed and lied to everyone I know. I said enough is enough and got on Suboxone. I take 1 x 8mg a day and I have been clean for three months now. Had a buddy who stopped at the same time as me but did not go on Suboxone and he relapsed within a week. That's proof this is the only way to get of pills."


"I just finished the first week on Contrave. 52 yr old female, 5'5 182. I was already taking Wellbutrin so I didn't have to adjust, first week I cut my Wellbutrin dose in half and I will completely go off it as I titrated up. So, no side effects! Lost 4 pounds the first week. Just started the two per day and I couldn't finish my salad for dinner because I was full. I have also been able to cut out wine, I can't believe I'm not craving it. I'm hoping to lose 30 pounds and will add exercise."


"My son has had asthma from the beginning, he was placed on Singulair at 18 months.  It did seem to help, but he has now developed side effects and we have taken him off of it.  He becomes very agitated, and aggressive.  He is normally a very calm and sweet child.  It took a while to put two and two together.  We took him off, and his sweet nature came back.  Truthfully, it scared me how much this medicine affected his mood.  It works great for asthma, but we won't use it anymore."


"I was scared to take this because of the reviews but I experienced ZERO burning or itching from the medication. I had itching from the yeast infection but not excessive itching that was said in the reviews. Every body reacts to medicines differently so don't completely write off trying monistat just because of the bad reviews below. I didn't experience any of that and I felt relief on the second day and now is completely gone. I took it night and tried not to get up a lot until the morning. The ointment also somewhat helped."


"Started on 0.6mg Saxenda on May 8th weighing 342 lbs. After 7 days I upped the dosage to 0.9mg for 5 days then to 1.2mg. I have had no side affects from the medication aside from a very slight headache the first few days, could be unrelated since its allergy season right now. Today is May 23rd and I've lost 15lbs. I am using this drug along with a low carb diet. My constant hunger was gone starting with the first injection. Is this how normal people feel? I don't wake up hungry, I don't go through my day always feeling hungry, I don't go to bed hungry. It's so liberating to be able to focus on other things instead of constantly being consumed by hunger."


"Horrible birth control experience! I do not recommend this method to anyone. I've only been taking the pill for about a week and I've been in the ER and urgent care for extreme chest/back pain and trouble breathing. My lung is now inflamed as a side effect of this pill (Junel Fe) This pill has effected my daily life and caused a lot of unexpected medical expenses. I am a very healthy 29 year old with no history of health problems. I do not smoke either. Very unfortunate situation. Please do your research before taking this pill."


"I got really bad acne when I turned 14 and my period wasn't regular and  after trying a lot of things I started taking yasmin when I was 15 and my acne started to clear up in two to three months of using it I went off it when I was 17 and the acne came back really badly so I went back on it  until I turned 19. I thought my hormones would be normal by then I was off yasmin for 3 months it seem to go good but I didn't get my period at all and then I started breaking out again so I'm back on yasmin since then ."


"I switched to Loestrin, as the pill I was on before caused me to have migraines. I've only used Loestrin for a week, but my migraines have stopped, however it's caused me to break out ridiculously. I've never suffered from spots before, but I've broken out all over my forehead and on my cheeks. "


"I have been on this medication for about 6 weeks and it is absolutely amazing. My legs have completely clear. The only sign of my plaque psoriasis is the hyper pigmentation and slowly but surely that is going away as well. I no longer itch either. All of my family and friends have noticed that drastic change in my skin. I even wore a dress for the first time in 4 years today. I could go on forever. Of course everyone's body is different, please keep this in mind."


"I have short bowel syndrome and I have never found anything that has worked as well. I have been told other drugs such as pepcit  are the same but they are not. This has been taken off prescription and now not available."


"So this morning I got my first ParaGard inserted. I am 20 years old and have never had a baby. I made the mistake of reading reviews and experiences along with the horror stories about insertion. I figured that since I was so young and have never had a baby this was going to be awful, down right excruciating. Well it was not. I realize the pain varies from body to body, but if you were like me, reading and reading reviews scared to death, it is okay, you will be fine it legit lasts a minute. It does not feel like someone is tasering my uterus nor is it the worst pain I have ever experienced (literally what I read and expected). Feels like a deep strong cramp, tolerable cramp."


"Has been a life saver to me. I have a very long history with trauma and has caused me a lifetime of serious pain CRPS, FIBROMYALGIA, PTSD . All my doctor's had said the pain was "in my head", and hearing someone, who SHOULD understand that you can have unimaginable pain due to trauma combined with other Neurological & Psychiatric issues. Thanks to my Psychiatrist for prescribing this for me..It's helped with my depression anxiety and insomnia as well. My doctor and I have an incredible bond...A bond that has taken years, decades, to build the most respected form of TRUST. I DO NOT MESS WITH NOR USE MY MEDICATIONS FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT I'M PRESCRIBED. I keep my RXs to myself & hidden well. Do Not Mess with medicine. NOT INTENDED FOR RECREATIONAL USE, EVER!!!!"


"I am in my mid 30's and take 5mg daily. I start a day before I know I will have intercourse so I have more in my system. It works alright. I am not fully erect on the spot. It does take stimulation. I definitively get the facial flushing side effect. Does not bother me much. One thing I did notice is I am constantly at a semi erect state. So I know it is working because more blood is going to that area. Its always nice knowing you will get erect and not having to worry. It is good stuff."


"The only side effects I have experienced are bloating and tender breast. I think my breast are growing and I think it is a downside because I don't want them too. I didn't notice any weight loss or gain. I had spotting which is normal but it is annoying I just suggest using pantyliners"


"Good so far I just started today. I will let you know at the end of this week."


"Would give a negative rating if it was available! Made me sick for almost two years and would not recommend to anyone. Causes copper toxicity in some people! Do your research and just because it doesn't hormones, doesn't make it a better choice (that's what I thought)! Little did I know it was poisoning my body!"


"I have frequent kidney stone attacks. On one trip to the ER I was given a prescription for Flomax and decided to fill it.  Next time I got an attack I took one and was amazed that the stone passed within about an hour!  Normally I would have been in agony for hours before passing the stone.   I make sure to carry Flomax with me now. Two days ago I got another attack, took one Flomax and the pain stopped and the stone passed shortly thereafter."


"This pill made me have 2 full cycles each month. With lots of cramping. NOT an equivalent generic."


"I have been on Bactrim for 1 week now and my skin is almost completely clear. I had a very bad infection across my chin and up to the right side of my nose, small red pumps, and and itchy rash that would peel over and got infected. Within 2 days I noticed a huge difference. This medicine saved my life for sure. Dermatitis and skin issues on the face can really do a number on your self esteem. I am back to almost clear skin and so so happy. A little tired and was dizzy at first but promethazine helps with that if your doctor can prescribe it, helps with nausea. other then that, this medicine rocks."


"I have Lung cancer w/ mets to bone.  Two hours after the injection, I experienced the worst pain ever in my life!
I walked into the infusion area without any body pain, just a very slight back ache which advil was helping, and 2 hours later I was crippled.  It's 2 weeks now & I'm either in a wheelchair or walking around the house with a cane.  Horrible, horrible medication.  i now take oxycontine every 12 hours and  oxycodone every 3 hours.  Refuse this drug if you are smart.  Even my oncologist is "surprised" with the side effects I have.  I refuse to have a second injection of xgeva."


"I have been using Loestrin for about a year now and at first I had horrible mood swings, I was hungry all the time, and my breasts hurt. Overall though I loved the pill because it made me have shorter periods and it made my breasts bigger. After a while, however, I started gaining weight in all the wrong places. When I started Loestrin I was 105 lbs now I am 125 lbs. I have tried everything to lose the weight and I haven't had any luck. I am switching THIS WEEK!"


"I've been a diabetic for two years.  The first year my numbers were maxing out my meter. At 9 months I started on low dose of onglazia.  I started feeling better. Then by 1 full year as diabetic I was taking a slightly higher dose. I ve dropped 50lbs with the metformin and onglazia combined.  Now at two years of taking onglazia my AIC is 5.7 and my average blood sugar is 119. I have just been told doc wants to take me off onglazia.  She's concerned my numbers are to low and is even planning on getting me off metformin.  I am scared to of that.  I'm finally feeling like my old self. Even at $35 a month onglazia is so worth the cost!"


"I have been taking Genvoya now for 11 days. Recently diagnosed with really good lab cbc ranges, cd4 count and low viral load (was exposed early year 2016). I take it at noon everyday with my lunch, just to remain consistent.

I can tell the medication is doing some work. My body feels different. I get really sleepy an hour after taking. First few days I felt warmer inside, even though I never have a temp. The indigestion is also very apparent and annoying at times. I noticed this the first day I started treatment. I also have some stomach cramping and frequent need to urinate. Cramping discomfort is very low grade.  I think my body is working hard to clear and filter all the virus.

I feel good overall."


"Okay so I just wanted to update. This pill is killing my face. I literally have over 30 pimples on my face that are huge, red, cystic, and definitely 100% because of this pill. I never had acne like this. Also IT GAVE ME GINGIVITIS. I literally have GUM issues because this pill is so wacked out. I am a very mellow person and recently I have been having the worst anxiety and it's definitely because of this. Today was my last pill so hopefully everything will start to go back to normal."


"I have (HAD) strong panic and anxiety attacks specially out in public. I feared everything. Always the ...  What if this?... What if that? ..worried about the worst things that could happen. Lived on edge of my seat. Then doctor gave me Xanax and I felt like myself again. All fear was gone and I was so much happier. More at ease with things. I didn't stress out so fast and could go have fun in my life. Xanax is my life saver. "


"Works great for me. No side effects at all and it's been effective as well."


"I haven't been on this long. My highest weight this week was 228 at the Dr and 225.7 at home and I am now down to 220.9. I am 5'5 and 32. The nausea is bearable, what isn't is being overweight. It has definitely curbed my appetite. I find that if I can eat through the nausea then I feel better. I am apprehensive of drinking too much on this medication. I still have had a glass of wine. Constipation is noticeable but I will look into a laxative. I haven't really been feeling tired, though I am only on 0.6 until Thursday. I don't want to start any happy dances until I am under 200, but I am not going to object the weight loss I have already witnessed. I definitely have hope. I'll check in again to update on my progress."


"I used this on a persistent basal cell carcinoma, in the centre of my forehead, which never healed and bleed at times, on application ,nothing happened much for a week, but then my face erupted right across my forehead, large red blotches which turned to blisters.
I  used it for three weeks instead of six weeks as recommended.  I went to  my doctor who said to stop using it.  The scabs soon cleared, and after a short while my skin was clear and back to normal.  Was it worth it?Most definitely, no carcinoma, in the UK it's a prescription drug and only available through a doctor, and paid for by our NHS so I don't know the cost."


"I'm on my second month and I'd say it's doing what it's intended to do. My periods are slightly less heavy and I don't have the normal monthly cramping like I used to. I have not lost my sex drive, and if anything its been increased. However, I did notice a change in appetite and a feeling of never feeling full. I seem to want to eat everything in my path. My acne seems unchanged, but maybe it's too early to notice."


"I started my Xolair shots May 2016 after suffering hive out breaks for 5 plus years. The shot worked immediately. I had 9 injections once monthly. Then I had a new insurance provider which  requires me to start the regime Allegra, Zantac and Hydroxyzine HCL two times daily then adding Singular. Two days on Singular I had horrible outbreaks called my Allergy Dr. continued on with other meds waiting to get approved for Xolair.  The shot cant come soon enough. Now I just hope I can afford it."


"Started at 15 mg, but found it ineffective. Then 20 mg worked only marginally. Found that 30 to 40 mg works great and I wake up far more refreshed than with ambien or lunesta. I know that exceeds the recommended dosage (and requires a pill cutter for 30 mg), but I don't care. That's what works for me."


"I have drank 3 bottles of wine a night for a long time gained 3 stone and decided I need to quit drinking get fit and loose weight. Nothing works better than this tablet I don't even want a drink it's amazing"


"I've been on Previfem for 3 months and I am still experiencing breakthrough bleeding that lasts until my withdrawal bleed. I take the pill at 6:15 every morning, and have never been off by more than 15 min. The only positives are that my breakthrough bleeding occurs like clockwork (after 12 active pills) and it made my skin better. But the bleeding itself drains the life out of me and makes me really depressed.

I gained 7 pounds on the pill, but I think I had a hormone imbalance that made me lose weight before that. I had lost 10 pounds while eating everything in sight before that, and I had a period that faded into light spotting but would not stop for almost 2 months (only stopped because of the pill).

I am switching pills next month."


"Honestly a godsend for my cat allergy. No bitter taste, minor to no side effects at all. I can breathe with this stuff. Long term user."


"I have been on the medication for 4 weeks now.  No side effects really. I feel full all the time so when I eat I am definitely not over eating any longer. I haven't lost any weight yet but I just started exercising. I will post a review in a month or so with updates if there are any.  The cost is 100 through my insurance but they have a discount card that brings it to 30"


"PLEASE DON'T TAKE LEVAQUIN  or any other fluoroquinolone.  It can destroy all of the tendons in your body and cause severe organ damage.  It has basically disabled me.  There are AT LEAST tens of 1,000s of people harmed by this drug.  The FDA put out a black box warning against this drug in July 2016.  Please read it!"


"Been taking Neurontin for several years now, from 4200mg down to 1200mg a day, after my sciatic nerve got damaged during 1st back surgery. Tried many medicines, no relief, doctor put me on clinical dose of 4200mg a day, many side effects. Down to 3200mg a day, awesome, was able to walk and live(no work). Back got worse, needed 2nd surgery and had to get off some medicines, getting off Neurontin was the WORST WITHDRAWALS. 6 months after doctor's put me back on Neurontin but only 1800mg. Still on Neurontin today and still working awesome. No side effects, low dose on all medicines keeps side effects down. Just watch the WITHDRAWALS."


"This medication has been a life saver for me. My 22 month old granddaughter and her mother live with me and my husband. It is a job keeping up with her and without Orencia I can't even walk my pain is so severe. Thank You Orencia."


"I developed anal fissures after using Invokamet and Invokana.  My GI Dr. prescribed Rectiv to heal them.  It worked!  However, I got an instant Migraine

each time.  You cannot take aspirin, so I took my Migraine medicine - Fiorcet.  It took about two weeks to heal.  A real godsend!  Only downfall was the cost -

$525.00 per tube.  Insurance covered it, thankfully!"


"I had skyla inserted a month ago. It was slightly painful and I spotted for an hour. If you have had a child skyla procedure is a breeze. I had my daughter 3 months ago all natural and once you experience that pain NOTHING else can hurt you. My boyfriend felt the strings for a few minutes and then no longer. My cycle lasted a week with very light cramps."


"I took Apri for over 2 years with no side effects. My periods went from extremely heavy for 6-7 days to very light for 3-4 days. My cramps went away, skin cleared up a little bit. Then I switched to Implanon for a month. During that time I bled every single day and broke out horribly all over my chest and back. So I got that removed and went back on Apri. Since then my periods have gone back to normal, I've gone up 2 cup sizes in the last 8 months, but I have been experiencing some very mild nausea and lightheadedness. I love it overall."


"I started out on a quarter of a 50 mg Trazadone tablet every other night at bedtime.  I did this for a week then increased to a quarter tab every night.  After two nights of one quarter tablets I started waking with a stuffy nose and a headache.   Morning 3, I was in a full blown migraine and had to take zomig.  I have attempted this exact process 4 times now with weeks in between (no trazadone) to make sure it is a side effect of the medicine. Now, I am sure Trazadone is causing the headaches and I never have taken more than 1/4."


"My main symptoms were diarrhea  and bloody mucous stools. Once on pentasa 4g a day the symptoms had stopped. Until a month ago where they began along with a lot of wind. Was using suppositories as well initially 1 then 2 per day. I've stopped taking all medication till I see my specialist so far symptoms are on worse- better if anything no longer running to toilet all day. I've had collitis for less then a year I'm 35"


"Lamictal saved my life. Literally. Helped with suicidal thoughts and a feeling of going crazy beyond control. Later I added Cymbalta and Provigal as well. Able to have a more regular life now! Takes awhile to kick in since you have to build up the dose but stick it out- definitely worth the wait. (I've tried several others and Lamictal is by far the best)."


"I originally received it after a arm injury but did not need it as much so had plenty leftovers. Now when I'm in severe stress situations to almost nerves breakdowns I take one 5mg and it works to stop me from crying that I could not control otherwise. Just wasn't sure if I can take 2 instead to put me to sleep since the doc said 1 every 8 hrs."


"I started taking Sprintec at 35. The first month was horrible. I had nausea, headaches, and I felt like I had morning sickness from being pregnant. I mentioned it to my doctor and she told me the side effects will go away, and to just ride it through. It was prescribed for me two reasons. One to prevent pregnancy and two to regulate my period. The side effects I encountered was clearer skin, better sleep, less cramps, lighter periods, higher sex drive, less migraines, more energy, decrease in my PMS symptoms and a better mood in general.  I call it the miracle pill, but you just have to pass the  initial side effects. The side effects went away within a few weeks and my period was regulated within 3 months of taking this pill.  It works!"


"This medication was a nightmare. I had about 3 weeks that were wonderful at first, then 3 or 4 weeks where the effects leveled out. After that, I started gaining about 3 pounds per week, felt tired, sick and had flu like symptoms constantly. I couldn't get out of bed for more than 2 hours at a time. I stopped taking this it and only now (2 1/2 months later) am I seeing any improvement. I switched doctors and was told that this is never supposed to be prescribed with high blood pressure medications or with thyroid medicines. The combination threw me into serotonin syndrome."


"Worked great for mild nausea associated with head trauma.  Took two pills and nausea went away almost immediately.  On the negative, now in dispute with hospital ER for charging $291 for the two pills.  I could have picked up at local pharmacy for about $30, generic.  I had explicitly declined a CT scan (with doctor's okay) to reduce ER cost so was not expecting the doctor to find what must have been highest priced nausea pills in hospital pharmacy.  I had reported an overall discomfort of 3 on a scale from 1-10."


"I am making this solely because I remember looking up reviews of antidepressants before I ever took one and being terrified of what my life might look like if I started taking one. I took Lexapro for 3 days and felt like a zombie, and swore off antidepressants. However, my depression continued. Thankfully my roommate who is also a 21 year old junior in college told me about her positive experience. I feel like a completely different person now. The first two weeks my emotions were all over the place, and my anxiety was high. Anxiety is still factor sometimes, but it gets less frequent every week. At 5 weeks on Wellbutrin my life has changed for the better. I finally feel like I can live the life that I was meant to. And I've lost weight!"


"I wanted to comment on insertion. My IUD experience was awesome!! It took them 1 minute to measure and insert it. It did NOT hurt! It felt like a weird pressure in a strange place, but it was no big deal. I also relaxed a lot! I can imagine the only reason why it hurts for some people is because they don't relax!! My body did briefly faint because it was confused by something going in the cervix, but it was fine after that. I went about my day like nothing happened. I have not had children. They prescribed misoprostol and valium beforehand. I also took almost 500 mg of naproxen. Maybe that helped, but I'm always relaxed about gynocologist stuff."


"I took Accutane when I was in high school. First I tried all different kinds of medication (over the counter and by doctor) the Accutane worked so good! I had big cystic acne on my face, back and ears. The only for me is dried lips and of course skin out really bad. I also had bad mood swings. My acne was gone for probably 10-11 years and now it's back. I'm hoping to try to get back on it."


"I tried the patch, lozenges, all that. Failed every time. Smoking for me is so heavily built into my daily routine I just couldn't give it up. Today is day 3 on Chantix and I already feel like I can go without a cigarette, no problem. I am excited and have hope that this is going to work for me. Can't wait until tomorrow maybe I won't light up at all and see how it goes. No side effects yet, great dream last night though."


"I used Yasmin for birth control reasons as it was the lowest one available to me at the time that didn't cause breakthrough bleeding. It was great for birth control and my skin is very clear after taking it. The main difference I noticed from other pills is that I would always get my period one day early (on the Sun instead of the Mon). I also had terrible mood swings and angry outburts. My poor kids copped the brunt of my moods! I have been off Yasmin for two weeks now and am back to my calm and happy self, and my sex drive has returned. I am 42."


"Natroba killed the live lice and also the eggs in my child's hair.  Only one treatment was necessary.  I highly recommend this product and willl use it again in the future as it works quickly and is very effective.  The only issue is that the egg casings are left in the hair.  We have an issue with the school sending notes home stating my child has nits, when in fact, there are no viable nits in her hair."


"Was on the Gildess brand for almost a year and LOVED it! Went to the pharmacy to pick it up and they gave me Blisovi instead saying that it is the same exact thing. Its one month latter and I HATE it! My breast have shrunk and have gained weight in my stomach which is the last thing a girl wants! I have been having stomach problems and getting bad acne breakouts all over! It is far from the same thing I took before, glad to see I am not the only one having problems. Calling my doctor to have it switched!"


"I feel like a 12-yr old while on this pill. I'm hungry and irritable and I've bled through for 2 months now. The bleeding hits me exactly half way through the pill cycle and on a Wednesday. I'm tired of having 2 periods a month and al the symptoms that come with it. I'm calling my OB on Monday to switch."


"I've been taking Focalin XR for the past 6 years and it worked well. This past year it hasn't worked for as long as it used to. It wears off about 1."


"For my sinus infection they originally gave me penicillin which landed me in the ER. Apparently the ER doctor said penicillin wasn't strong enough to combat it. So she prescribed me this clindamycin but told me that I will feel relief in 48 hours. Now being bedridden for 5 days on penicillin I was excited and 2 days later I can finally breath through my nose. Didn't have to worry about dry mouths since I had to breath through my mouth even when I TRIED sleeping."


"I take 25mg Lyrica in the morning and 50mg in the evening. My pain was so bad I was beside myself at 43, as I felt I could not do any work on PC, reading and exercise, movement activated pain and flare ups would get longer and longer. Cocodamol made me feel like I was 90 as I was tired all the time. I recommend to try this."


"Had UTI's for years until I started taking nitrofurantoin after the prescribed 7 days of a stronger antibiotic and ever since I have not had a UTI yet and its been working for quiet some time with no side affects"


"I was prescribed Amox-Clarith-Omeprazol for 7 days for my h pylori. Before taking these antibiotics, I read these forums to learn of other people's experiences, and it SCARED ME! So much!!. My understanding is that this combi has 80% effectiveness on h pylori (which I've been suffering from for 10 years undiagnosed). My experience of these drugs: awful metallic taste in the mouth .. that's it!!! I'm on day 2, have had no stomach problems, in fact I think I feel better. My message is: for those who are about to start these medications; PLEASE don't be scared, it's worth it to be cured. Try it, if it's really unbearable, then stop them, but try them, for me they really aren't bad. I'm just hoping I'm part of the 80% and they've worked for me!"


"I too had not eaten in almost a year. Bentyl was painful and other medicines made me ill. Librax saved my life. I lost 50lbs and I was not heavy. My problem now is extreme stress keeps me on this medicine. When I can find work or sell house When I am not about to lose everything I hope to get off Librax and Ativan."


"I have dealt with acne off and on my entire adult life.  Finally became fed up with the constant bumps and dark spots, I visit a dermatologist. I was asked to try the Aczone (Dapsone) along with Doryx and at first it seemed to work, but now it does nothing for me. I would rather try something less expensive that will be effective versus something that cost a lot without insurance. Sorry but Aczone is not for me."


"Caused nausea, dizziness"


"I took Actonel for 7 months. I'm 55 yrs young and active! One day each month after taking Actonel I had flu-like symptoms for 4 months and then it got better, however I experienced esophagus burning."


"I love my Loestrin. It was the first pill I was ever put on, and I was put on it at a young age (freshman year of high school) because my period used to be unbearable. I'm talking crippling pain from cramps, to the point where I couldn't go to school for days. I went off of it for a while, for no reason other than I was too lazy to get my prescription refilled (haha). I am now back on it as a freshman in college, and I fell in love with the drug again! My skin (which I've recently had bad acne issues for some reasons) is finally clearing up, I haven't gained a pound, my breasts are growing (thank goodness), and my period is light as a feather and only lasts two to three days. I highly suggest this pill."


"Definitely relieved morning anxiety attacks. I'm also taking Effexor and Klonopin. I take the Zyprexa at night because it does make me sleepy. I wasn't eating anything at all before starting this drug, so I'm not worried yet about the weight gain; I'm not overdoing it with the food. I don't plan to be on this for long; my doctor told me it's not really a maintenance medication. But if it gets me through the Holidays and my horrible anxiety about work, I'm fine with that."


"Did nothing for my cough, after 2 hours."


"It works for us guys over 60!  A very effective drug.  I have experienced no side effects"


"No longer in denial that I was really fat 5"10 217 pounder. High blood pressure and overweight will other factors on the horizon. My joints hurt and so did my back . Six months 58 pounds less medication,sleep well and had no real side effect. I no longer have joints that ache and my blood pressure medicine was lowered. Glad I got talked into trying this great medicine."


"I have had the Mirena for over four years now its due to come out August 2013 and I have had a lot of downs than I do up's from it. I have had longer periods actually, they have lasted up to 14 days I have experience some bloating not much though and my sex drive is low. The most irritating thing would be my pelvic pains I have on and off from it. The one good thing I can say about it is very simply procedure and once in you don't have to worry about taking a pill every day."


"I get really bad panic attacks and suffer from panic disorder with agoraphobia.  My doctor tries to steer away from benzos because of the addiction factor, which is understandable.  However, Vistaril has done nothing for me.  It's as if I'm taking sugar pills.  If I'm suffering from an exceptionally bad panic attack, I still have to be taken to the E.R. where they give me benzos anyway."


"Everyone reacts differently to medication. Dosage: 10mg, Sex: Male, Age: 58, Diagnosis: Chronic Insomnia. I've take Belsomra 3 nights now with 1 to 2 hours of sleep each night. This is strange stuff, be careful. You feel tired but it does not shut your mind off, I laid in bed for 4 hours awake. At that point after 2 nights of not sleeping I think I would have fallen asleep any way from exhaustion. I did not think I was asleep but started to experiencing the strangest nightmares I have ever had. After another hour of this I did fall into a dream state sleep for sure. The dreams were extremely unusual and lucid ( like when taking Restoril) very strange. I fell in and out of sleep for about 2 hours then woke at 4 am and that was   it."


"I had Implanon implanted two years ago. The first month I had my period for over 18 days. I experienced such changes with my hormone levels that I would cry, or be outraged one minute from the next and I couldn't control the way I felt. I'm a completely rational person and whatever hormones are in this literally made me want to cut it from my arm.
After the first three months, of which I had four days each of the rage/crying/uncontrollable emotions, everything seemed to level out. I haven't had my period for a year and a half now. If you make it through the first three months, it's great. "


"I have type 1 diabetes as well, I was put on this medication about 3 months ago. My blood pressure was 127/80 which isn't bad but because of my diabetes it was suggested. So far its lowered my blood pressure and I have had no side effects using the pills and it worked within a month."


"I have been addicted to hydrocodone for 10 years; and recently my propensity to take a handful at a time almost killed me leading to my colon being. Removed due to ischemic colitis, coma, and 8 weeks in hospital.
I just went on Suboxone and am amazed at how well I am feeling. My body cannot take either the acetoaminophen or the withdrawals so Suboxone was my only hope.  I recently had a withdrawal event that landed me back in hospital for 10 days due to dehydration and malnourishment.  My nurse told me about Suboxone and as soon as I was discharged I went for it.  I am so glad I did.

I never thought that hydrocodone could cause an illness like mine but it did.  I can have life now due to Suboxone."


"I was very hesitant to start taking this medicine.  I have tried so many different kinds before and they had done more damage than good.  I read a lot of the reviews on here and after serious thought I decided to try it.  I'm so very happy I did.  I'm about two weeks in and I believe I have found the correct mix.  I'm so happy, and excited!  It's almost hard to believe.  If anyone is on the fence about this I would recommend taking it.  If you trust your psych doc, I would assume you do then go for it.  I was told you can tell the next day if you should stop taking it.  I have Bipolar 1 disorder and I also take Wellbutrin XL 150mg 3 x a day. Klonopin 4 x a day and now Saphris 5 mg at night.  I love it!"


"I've been taking Ambien for almost a month now and I have to say, it is amazing. The first night I took it, it kicked in about 10 minutes later. I have never had such a good nights sleep. I woke up feeling energized and I had energy all day. The only weird thing that I experienced were MILD hallucinations before I actually fell asleep. I sat down on the bed and apparently asked my husband "when did we get a water bed?" (we don't have a water bed). And also I asked him, "when did we get pink and green sheets?" (Our sheets are white). Other than that, nothing scary or frightening. I didn't get up in the middle of the night doing anything weird. When I did get up to use the restroom, I knew I was awake and I knew what I was doing."


"I love this drug. It's the only one that really works."


"About three weeks ago, I began having around 20 hot flashes per day and going through night sweats about 4 times per night. About 5 days ago my doctor put me on Pristiq. He did this as my Father recently passed away and several other personal things have happened and I didn't start my period this month either. He said it would take care of the night sweats, hot flashes and depression, grief and anxiety. I have been on this pill for 5 days now. I have lost four lbs., have gone from a pk. of cigarettes per day to four cigarettes. Am only getting night sweats about twice a night and have gone from about 21 hot flashes per day to about 4. So far so good. I do feel a little tired but no agitation, no more confusion, crying and emptiness. I feel like I am slowly getting back to being me. So far, I am so thankful for Pristiq. "


"On Atripla for more than a year and I'm just loving it. Last week I had my blood test done and its undetectable, and my CD4 is 1350 although I had flu 2 weeks ago and I thought it will drop down. Thank you Atripla."


"This is my first time having BV & i never had any sign that i had it not until i went in for my annual pap. I'm not even sure how long I've had it. I'm on day 4 of 7 with twice a day 500 MG. Last night I had mild insomnia I think because I took it later than I usually do. The side affects just kicked in. Headaches, super nauseous even if I had a meal & water with it, I feel light headed and that Metalic taste is the worst, I feel moody and withdrawn. I'll be glad when it's over. Best of luck to everyone."


"I've been on Linzess, the low dose, for about a month now. I had diarrhea the first day every couple of hours but I had no bloating, gas or that horrible stabbing pain. Over the first week hurdle I noticed that the more water I drank at the time I took my medicine the more the likelihood of diarrhea was. So I wake early in the morning, take it, and go back to sleep and this way I've been able to tell when I will go which is usually 30 minutes after I eat. This medicine has been life changing I feel almost normal, have energy again and most of all I don't have that dooming hopelessness. I go about three times a day and like real going. Although some days I experience a little pain at night but nothing compared to restless nights."


"I have had surgeries that led to a few different infections in my bowel which has led to severe 10 out of 10 pain when passing bowel motion.  The theory is scar tissue has caused this condition, but after all the tests there is no way to verify, because it is in the small intestine.  Years of pain, three trips to ER with horrific pain, and a decade later a doctor put me on this.  This medicine has been a miracle, never had any pain since, I went from suicidal to being able to function and even go on vacation.

However, there has been side effects.  I have had blurred vision, I am generally lethargic at all times, and nausea.  All said and done, the side effects are nothing compared to the other pain, but they are bad at times."


"I have had several surgeries to rebuild my shoulder muscles and have had one tendon reattached to the bone and covered with a plate as well as arthritis in my spine. The pain is unbearable at times and sometime I can't even walk. I was taking the extended release  Oxycontin and norco for break-thru pain which didn't help much. They seemed to last a few hours and that was that. Even then I didn't do much because of pain. My doctor had me try the 75mcg patch for 72 hours and I was amazed. I can wake up in the morning and almost jump out of bed. We have changed to a patch every 48 hours as on the 3rd day it didn't seem to work. But now depending on what I do during the day I am virtually  pain free.Highly recommend, get ur life back"


"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex, wasn't planned we had the condom out and ready but just in the heat of the moment we never used it. And he went fully in me. It was 9 days after my cycle, so freaking out I went out and bought plan b. Took it 22 hours after having sex, and had to wait the terrifying 2 weeks. I was always getting on here and reading reviews trying to calm myself down and trying not to stress. Thankfully for me The pill did work, I got my period a week early just as I always do. It was slightly heavier but hey I'll take it and was happy to see red. I got a lot of cramps from taking it but by far worth the 50 bucks. But with it being the most terrifying experience I've had, I hope I never go through this again though."


"The patches dont stay on very well. Have no problem with patch made by sandoz. For  the price  paid you would expect  more sticking power."


"I am starting my forth month on contrave, I have lost a total of 35 lbs , I feel better now than I can remembrr, when I first started taking , I didn't listen to clear instructions about working up to 4 a day , thought I was going to die for about a week from nausea  and headaches ,but stuck with it , now I'm proud I did ,, I have had to cut back on exercise because of pushing it to much and messed the Achilles  tendon up now it is tendonitis .I am on a fixed income ,wish I could get help buying it if someone knows how"


"Both generic and Flonase work for me.   Been using them for several years.  Must use every day to see effects."


"I have been on Epclusa for 8 weeks. Just got back from Dr. Had blood work done at 4 weeks in. NO hep c type 2 detected in just 4 weeks!  Probably got hep in early 80s. Diagnosed in 1990. Side effects were very tired at times, body aches, headaches but not much worst than I had before taking meds. I would like to thank Gilead for co-pay program. Doing better now. My mind seems clearer and starting to feel better."


"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 :-)"


"My son  has ADHD with average hyperactivity. He don't concentrate much and starts hyperactivity after watching TV and mobile games or cartoons. He was taking risperidone for 1 month and when we stopped we found that hyperactivity increased a lot. Now should we continue medicine or stop because there will a situation in future that we will stop giving him medicines and at that time what will happen to him."


"This is my frist month on the NuvaRing. I took it out this Monday, and it is now Friday. I have had a few negative side effects, but over all I still like the Ring. With the ring, it's not so bad. I was a bit moody around the time I would have gotten my period, but that's an effect of all the extra hormones. My body hadn't gotten used to them yet. The ring came out a few times during sex, but my boyfriend didn't care at all. Only bad thing I really have to say is that after taking out the ring, I became REALLY sore and dry until I got my period. Now it's not so bad. We'll see how next month goes! "


"Bloating was the only side effect, but the prep did not clean me out. My doctor could not see anything requiring me to have another colonoscopy with a different prep."


"You people are obviously not sick enough to be grateful you have a medicine that works. It's not even close to that bad. Take it with food. And you won't even have side effects. Take pain meds. And brush your teeth. This Medicine is the best and does what it needs to do. Stop complaining it could be worse you could die."


"This medication literally saved my husband's life. He has been on OxyContin for 16  years. He's tried everything! He truly thought he'd have a heart attack from pushing. Dr gave him samples of Movantik, 30 min later, a BM. No problem. Been the same story for over a month.

I saw so many negative reviews, and I'm so sorry this did t work for you... I hope you find the one thing that does!"


"I have a problem with my rotator cuff (shoulder) which causes extreme pain.  My doctor put me on a anti-inflammatory drug and Vicodin ES for the pain. I was almost pain free."


"in September I would have had the implant for a year and I honestly hate it. it hurt a lot when I had it inserted. I had my first period about a week later and it was the worst one I have ever had. before getting the implant my period would last 3 days and I break out a little and bloat, but this first period was ten times worse. I cramped and bled a lot. I had mood swings and nausea severely in the first three months. my face completely broke out. about two months after that first period I started bleeding and having pretty big blood clots for a little over 60 days straight. I have not gained any weight though I have gained some assets. its really hard to figure out when my next period will be. I really wish I never got it."


"My gyno prescribed this pill because I've had dysfunctional uterine bleeding and I'm guessing this brand must be used to help with this. A week after I started taking this I started noticing that it felt like my heart was racing and I could feel tingling down my left arm. I asked my doctor about it and they said that sometimes the shift in hormones while taking birth control can cause this. I kept taking it and kept having what felt like heart palpitations. They were very uncomfortable and would wake me at night frequently. Finally after a couple weeks of this I'd had enough. My Dr recommended I stop the pill and get cardiology monitoring. I had an EKG done and the results were normal. But ended up in the ER. This pill is not for everyone."


"Everyone I talk to seems to have had different experiences with Depo. For me it has been a perfect experience, but my sister had a horrible time with it. I had very light spotting after the first shot during what should have been my monthly period, and since then have had absolutely no period or spotting. My weight has remained at a constant level the entire 4 years that I've been taking it, and I haven't experience moods swings, hair loss, or any of the other common symptoms. My doctor warned me that the shot could make my migraines worse, but I haven't noticed any difference in prevalence or severity. Everyone's body reacts differently, but it is definitely worth trying. I love this form of contraception - no periods and no babies!"


"I'm back I took llysine and red marine alage . It worked. Also bought 5packs of hydrogen peroxide over the counter . And apple cider vinegar seperate. Some disappeared but stubborn 5 warts lefts. I had 30 horrible warts in my vagina and anus..
DONT GIVE UP WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER WHEN WE HEAL UP USE CONDOMS TRUST NO ONE. IT RUINED ME I CRYIED EVERYDAY BUT DIDNT GIVE UP."


"I've had asthma for 37 years. I've almost died 3 times from it. I've been air lifted to a large hospital 3 times. This inhaler is by far the best inhaler I've ever taken. It's incredible"


"Was prescribed Zoloft and took sertraline for 6 months after I was having trouble with anxiety/panic attacks from a pretty nasty accident. It worked well after a couple of weeks but eventually I felt that I didn't need it anymore.  This is my 4th week of weaning off, and the withdrawal is almost unbearable. Dizziness, nausea, exhaustion, seeing weird flashes. I really needed something at the time, so I don't entirely regret taking it, but the withdrawal is bad."


"I have currently been taking Effexor XR for about a year. It seems to be helping with my depression I could do without the weird side effects such as the constant yawning and vivid dreams. Also never miss a dose because after missing only one dose I experienced jitters, massive headache and dizziness, it felt like my head was full of water kind of a "sloshing" feeling."


"I just started taking Apri.  I have not been on birth control since 2008 when I was taking Tri-Sprintec. After a few months of Tri-Sprintec I gained 17 lbs!  I have always been small (5'4 108 lbs) so this weight gain was very noticeable and I could not shed the weight. I got off Tri-Sprintec and do not recommend it to anyone!  Anyways, I'm on Apri now and I really like it. The only downside I've noticed is intense cramping the first week I took it. Hope this helps!"


"I have put a '5' because I have only been using it for a few days and according to the label it usually takes weeks to work. I would say a couple of things to the other people posting on here.

1. If you think the burning pain (which is definitely there) is unbearable then I can reassure you that your joint pain isn't that bad because comparatively the burning is absolutely nothing compared to the joint pain. I have seen people put comment's like "the worst experience of my life" - You have a pretty good pain free life then.

2. You have to use regularly or it WONT WORK. if you don't use it 3-5 times per day it will just give you local cutaneous burning and will not go through your skin and start helping the desensitising of your nerves."


"I have been taking 4 of the 40mg for about two years, because it works better than anything else I have had, and that is every other narcotic, for my spondilolisthesis. It kills the pain and I can work like a 20 year old and do everything I want, but without it, I feel like the 48 year old I am. I highly recommend this pain medicine to anyone with chronic pain. I would much rather take these than have bone fusion surgery. "


"I am 65 years old and have been taking Flomax for over a year. It works great for the flow of urine but I had a few side effects so I switched to Avodart. My bad symptoms disappeared but my flow of urine decreased and after two weeks I ended up with a Urinary Tract Infection. I see that some people take both Avodart and Flomax together for prostate problems."


"I found Tegretol amazing. It made me so calm and stable even after a few days, the only issue with it is it makes me very drowsy and a little disorientated. That's the one side effect I've noticed. So if you drive a lot or operate heavy machinery or are a surgeon this is not the medication for you. Otherwise it is a great mood stabilizer."


"After reading negative reviews before my procedure, I wanted to share my positive experience in hopes to reassure girls thinking about getting paragard. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen and an anti-anxiety pill 1 hour before because I was nervous. The actually insertion took about two minutes. There's one cramp when holding on to the uterus to keep it in place, and one more cramp to measure the uterus and insert the device. That was it! The cramp felt exactly the same as menstrual cramps. I've experieced some spotting and cramping since, but not too bad. I'm managing that with pads and ibuprofen. No remembering to take the pill, no hormones making me sad, moody and depressed, and I have one of the most effective and easy birth controls out there!"


"I have found that Cymbalta really helps my depression. If I don't take it I really notice the difference. I am sure that it helps me. The only downside is its expensive"


"After later years of my adolescence and early adulthood I was finally diagnosed (bipolar) and prescribed Seroquel along with lithium. Not only did I finally feel a sense of peace within myself I found that I no longer engaged in the reckless activity that I seemed to have no control over. This behaviour which caused so much grief and upset, nearly caused the breakdown between my family and which I nearly destroyed myself.
It does not get rid of my depression completely but they are not as bad and I find I can cope where as in the past I couldn't.
I find that it's best to take it before bed as it makes me very drowsy which I find a good thing because in the past I found it very difficult to sleep.
Hope this helps."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"This stuff is killing us faster than the hiv and they are lying to us.  Do your research people."


"I've had the skyla for almost a year. The insertion hurt really bad but it depends on your pain tolerance. I had it put in twice. The first time it hurt so bad and as soon as I stood up after it was inserted I was bleeding heavy, and it didn't stop for two months, and I got so fed up I pulled it out myself. Then I went back and got it back in (took Advil, didn't hurt as bad) and did not bleed at all which was super weird to me. But I haven't gone a day without spotting and it's so annoying. I don't even know when I'm having my period because I randomly bleed.  My bf felt it a few times and I had to get the string cut extra short and he still feels it sometimes, I'm getting tired of the bleeding and spotting.. Thinking of getting it remove"


"I started taking these pills last Thursday. Six days later and I have already lost 9 lbs..... My appetite is pretty much non existent I have been eating 1 meal per day and and I usually have a protein shake as a meal replacement. The first 2-3 days I didn’t sleep at all now the only symptom I have is dry mouth. I plan on taking this medicine for as long as my doctor will allow me to. SW 238, CW 229 ,GW 170"


"Even at massive doses of 200 mg I still didn't feel any relief at all from this. Benadryl or Unisom would be a better option to take for anxiety. "


"I was really nervous about trying Implanon because of all the reviews I read.  I was especially nervous about weight gain since I JUST lost all of my baby weight.  After sharing my concerns with my doctor, she said that "just putting hormones in someone's arm is not going to make them gain weight.  There has to be other factors involved, like not watching what you're eating, emotional eating, etc."  She told me that since I have been pretty aware of my weight and never had many issues with excessive eating, she didn't think I needed to worry. I decided to go ahead and give it a try.  I am so happy that I did.  So far, no mood swings, no abnormal bleeding, and I especially love that I don't have to remember to take a pill everyday!"


"I started Contrave March 1 and as of March 19 I'm down 15 pounds! I'm very pleased with that amount of weight lost. I have not had any side effects so far! So I will continue on. I will check back later and give you an update what the full one month total weight lose was."


"I have been on this specific brand for over 10 years. Take it every night before I go to bed. I have had weight gain but its a maintained gain but its been 100% effective, never been pregnant! My sexual urges visit me usually in my 2nd week after my period, so hasn't completely killed my libido. Normal periods lasting from Wednesday to Sunday... Been fabulous for me!"


"I've been in this 3 months now. Have gained 11 lbs!!! I excersise, eat right and I look swollen. Have had 3 different spotting occasions that haven't lasted more than 3 days at a time. No cramps to really reports, occasional night sweats, no headaches. Just really hating the weight gain!"


"Started it two months ago and the only problem i have had with it is the fact that I am off my period for a few days and I start back up on it for a week and again the next week, been this way since I started. I have had regular periods with other birth controls and I was regular when I wasn't on the pill. I personally don't like having a period every other week and I take the pill everyday at 9am."


"This medication is great. This medicine helped me to start breathing again after an exacerbated COPD attack 2 months ago. I was hospitalized for 8 days. I did get a candida infection of my mouth and throat when I first started using this. My Pulmonary Doctor has me using Crest ProHealth mouthwash after each use to prevent oral candida infection. "


"I have a frontal Lobe injury along with PTSD and Panic Disorders. I took 1 mg of Xanax QID (4) per day as directed for 16 years. I asked to be removed while in the Hospital. And put on K-pin. I have suffered for two years now on K-pin TID (3) per day. Not good. I have a very bad Doctor, that I feel that shouldn't practice Medicine. He won't listen to concerns and has never given me a physical."


"I gave this method a birth control a 10 because it worked too damn good!!
No periods. No pregnancies. That was the one thing it was GREAT for. However on the flip side of that it made my hormones go buck wild. Suicidal thoughts & actions. Anxiety. Paranoid. Depression. Back pain. For the longest , I ignored all these signs. I thought I was going crazy. It was inserted back in 2010. It was only good for 3 years. By the 2nd year I noticed a difference in me. I was very anxious. Irritable. Low patience. Not like me at all. People didn't understand why I was tripping. Hell I didn't understand it myself . I told multiple people "there is something wrong" I need help. Not realizing that the only help  I needed was for them to take this thing out!!"


"I was given a sample pack 3mg Silenor to help with my inability to stay asleep.  I followed the instructions and unfortunately it did not seem to work for me.  It made me very anxious and agitated during the night.  I did sleep but kept waking up.  In the morning I was very groggy and unsteady on my feet.  I felt like I had been drugged and had a minor headache all day.
I do not think I will take it again as it is obviously not the drug for me."


"I took this before bed and was kept up all night with anxiety/ panic attacks. I felt drowsy and depressed the following day."


"The drug itself has been awesome. My 14 year old daughter no longer has any of the pain or stiffness. Like the other reviewer our problem is with the injector. It is easy enough to use but she dreads it every time. She wants to switch to the syringe. Outside of that the medication does what its supposed to."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I guess I'm sitting here looking for help to get down the second bottle. The first I took slow with a lot of little sips and a water chaser in between, but for this one, I'm gagging and throwing up every drink.

I'm never doing this again."


"My poor left knee was just ruined, to the point that I had to stay off of it for two weeks, then hobble to the Doctor's office on crutches. Osteoarthritis, the bane of people over 60. I got a shot in the knee (just a tiny sting for a few seconds). This has been like a miracle. I'm not ready to take up tap dancing, but 90% of the pain was gone by the next day.  Its just been wonderful, and I'm SO glad I went to the doctor, instead of being stubborn and refusing to go."


"Love Epiduo. I have been on every type of medication for acne. These include oral antibiotics, topical creams, and even Accutane. A year after being off Acutane, my acne was starting to get bad again. My dermatologist recommended a second course of the drug. I was very reluctant to do so, so I asked to try one more thing before starting Accutane again. I got prescribed Epiduo and I love it. I am using it at night before I go to bed and it is working amazing. I actually saw results the first week of using it. I did have some dryness but nothing I couldn't handle. I'll take dry skin over an acne breakout any day. Definitely worth trying."


"I have taken Lasix for a week to reduce the swelling in my legs.  It's working fine and I feel better.  The side effects are manageable.  I have to pee a lot, and I've had to deal with some headaches."


"I found this medicine to be a mistake for me. I had severe inflammation of my upper eyelid, swollen, red, and very uncomfortable, so the Dr. prescribed this hoping it would solve the problem. First day I took it, within two to three hours, I was immediately running for the bathroom. It made me very ill regardless of what I ate, I took an antacid, probiotics, ate carefully, ate more than usual when I took it, drank only water, etc. It gave me the worst stomach cramps I have ever had, made me so nauseous I had to call out of work, and I stayed put on my bed writhing in pain."


"I was diagnosed with UC at 18 years old. After a week in the hospital they came up with the final diagnosis and after a few tried meds they landed me on Lialda and it worked great for me for 7-8 years, only experiencing flare ups if I were to drink too much alcohol and lose sleep which was rare but in that case I would need to use prednisone to get back into remission. Healthy diet, sleep, exercise, and Lialda kept me normal! I am 26 now and I feel my body has built up a tolerance, for the past year I have been on a low, going to the restroom more than 5 times a day. Up until now Lialda was perfect. With the Shire card and health insurance it was only $10 a month."


"I took this for a UTI and I had horrible side effects. I could not sleep, extremely dizzy and nauseated, constipated, and had bad indigestion. I lost my appetite and was vomiting acid."


"I've been on Lyrica now for two years for nerve damage to my legs caused by a back injury. It is a wonderful drug and has helped me alot. I sleep better at night and upon rising I can walk a lot better. This medication has improved my condition by at least 80%. I take 60mg 3 times a day. It does make me retain fluid but I take a fluid pill and that takes care of that. My life will never be the same since I had this accident with my back and legs but Lyrica makes life worth living again."


"I have been suffering with abominable head/back pain (pain lasting around the clock for up to 4-5 days straight) as well as abdominal pains with constant vomiting and no ability to lead a normal life including having to take a leave of absence from my job.  In '11 alone I was hospitalized 4 times 4 months in a row. One stay I was vomiting blood and passing it in my stool. In the ER Dilaudid IV gave me relief. Was given it every 2 hours. Zofran and Dilaudid helped at home too. My doctor put me on Vicodin inlieu of Dilaudid saying the latter was habit forming. Since then no relief of pains. Dilaudid 4mg helped great. Miracle medicine."