"I've been taking Cymbalta for depression for two and a half years. My doctor titrated me up to 120mg. I was at 120mg for over two and a half years and almost constantly I was severely depressed, severe anxiety, some paranoia, no energy, over reaction, self harm, extreme anger, just to name a few. That's not to say I do have some of those problems normally, but not as severe or as constant. So Cymbalta was overlooked as a cause to my worsening issues. Two weeks ago I was admitted into an inpatient hospital to basically save my life. While I was in there I was abruptly taken off, then titrated up to 60mg. I'm a totally different person now. I did a complete 180°. I can't believe what a difference it makes being on the right dose."


"I recommend it as the best to alleviate pain.  Better than Oxicodone which lasts 1/2 hour.

Forget Tylenol.  As a dance teacher I experience all kinds of aches and pains .  Have had disk problems, hip replacement and taken every pain killer known.

For me this is the best anti-inflammatory.  Most drs. for some unknown reason never heard of Anacin don't know what I am taking.  I am going for minor surgery in a few days and still taking. Will quit 3 days before.  I take with coffee, milk, water etc.  Takes about one hour to take effect and I do take right before going to sleep."


"Feel much better since I started Zyprexa!!  Wished I had started it years ago!  Zyprexa works quickly to calm a person down.  Very progressive type of medication."


"Muscle spasms stopped in 3 days. Itching is the only side effect I experienced."


"This medication initially was very helpful in helping me get my urinary problems under control. During the first month of treatment, it caused extreme dry mouth and dry eyes. By week six,it caused heartburn and upset stomach. At first, I did not make the connection between the drug and my symptoms, but after thinking about it, the possibility of Vesicare being the culprit became very real to me.. I used this website to confirm my suspicions. I have decided to inform my doctor and curtail daily usage, less things get worse."


"I had one area inside my labia that bothered me after sex. The dr said he thought it was Lichen. He gave me a sample of Estrace cream. I only massaged a small amount in the affected area. It took a few days for the discomfort to fade. After a week I noticed that my labia was tighter, not so flabby. My libido increased too. I wish I could bathe in this! It's a "facelift" for your vagina."


"I have really bad back pain and at such a young age I take Percocet 4 times a day and it allows me to sleep and work where as other medications just made my stomach upset.  I would rate it a 9 for the relief it gives you I honestly felt like I could not function anymore I was in so much pain and now I enjoy walking I don't have to stop ever 10 minutes to catch my breath from my pain."


"I took trazodone first at 50 mg and it did not help me. I than switched to 100 mg and it still did no help me. I don't know how other people are so lucky. "


"Was taking Effexor with good results but had to change meds due to cost. Switched to Viibryd due to availability from my services provider at no cost. While maybe not quite as effective as the Effexor, I have been on the Viibryd for several years with good results and no side effects that I've had with other anti-depressants. It has improved my quality of life very much. No depressive periods even while handling some difficult times. It's been a Godsend for me."


"I was a 30 year pack a day smoker. I took Chantix and in 3 weeks I had totally  quit. .no side effects,felt great. It is now 7 years I am smoke free and, I never miss it .

thank you Chantix"


"Muscle pain/stiffness. I've used heating pads, icy hot, Bengay cream, screaming toast...tiger balm doesn't get hot like Bengay cream does, but there is a nice tingling, and it lasts for about five hours. Increases flexibility and reduces pain. Smells awful unless you have a cold and then, it clears the sinuses! Even if it is not hot, DO NOT get in eyes, or other mucous membranes!!"


"Everything was okay but after a few weeks I noticed the following: My blood pressure yesterday 183/90, Weird feelings in my eyes almost like electrical shocks, blurred vision, diarrhea, I gained 6 pounds in a couple days."


"I got a free 30 day supply to try and outside of getting used to filling the delivery system I found it was not difficult at all to use.  When I started using it the force from the pump was so great it made about 1/4 of the liquid fly out and land on the counter.  I learn to slowly fill the cup with the container on it's side worked without losing any product.  Otherwise only slight swelling of my ankles and my nipples but not a bother.  Wish I could have found a Part D company that has this on formulary.  I did not find it on any formulary so will have to switch back to the injections which I hate.  I would definitely continue with this if I could afford it."


"I liked the pain relief, but I am allergic.  I developed a very itchy rash that got worse the longer I took the medication.  My mood was really neutral. I was not very happy at all.  "


"I absolutely love this medication for my ADHD and as a mood stabilizer. It works wonders with little to no side effects. Coming down from it in the evenings is another story .. My coming down period sucks as I just get consumed with rage."


"I've been on Copaxone for 2 years, and symptoms have gotten worst.  I guess there's a reason the side effects make it so appealing to everyone.  My doctor is finally changing it to another medicine, unfortunately due to severe liver side effects.  I am in so much pain and fatigue everyday, I've lost so much of my life, my job, my social life.  Trying to overcome this monster."


"This medication, when used properly, is a life-saver when you are trying to quit smoking! I say "when used properly" because I did not use it properly at first. In addition to Step 1 patch I would also smoke a pack a day - NOT how you want to quit! Once I put down the cigarettes, this patch works! I used the 21mg patches for a week, then went down to Step 2 (14mg) bc the 1st step caused itching, redness and swelling on my arm. It has now been 2 and 1/2 weeks and I haven't smoked at all! From 20 years of a pack a day to nothing is truly amazing. I am hoping to be free me from the bondage of smoking  Good luck on your journey to quit! It is worth it;YOU are worth it!"


"I can't believe it. I have been smoking for 12 years, anywhere from 1 - 1 & 1/2 packs a day. I took my first dose of Chantix on Saturday 3/7/09. My quit date was 3/4/09. On day 3 of taking the pill, I only smoked 5 cigarettes that day. Not really because I didn't want to, but because I didn't have the urge for it. I smoked my last cigarette at 10:15pm on Saturday 3/14/09. I feel wonderful. I can deal with the side effects, minor as they are. I began having wild dreams the 2nd day on the pill. I got sick in my stomach just once, but that's because I took it before breakfast. I have come to realize that taking it about 10 minutes after I eat is best for me. I didn't take any pills today and I feel great. I'm so grateful for this medicine."


"Of all the laxatives I have tried for chronic constipation Feen-A-Mint has been the answer for me. I found the gums in Argentina, I took 2 the first day, the following day took 1 and now take 1 every other day or every two days when need it. Has helped me a lot, no pains, no discomfort. Works great. I have been looking for the gums at the pharmacy without luck."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"VERY POOR RESULTS

IF YOU HAVE A SLUGGISH COLON (as I do) I do NOT recommend this product - as "great-tasting" as it is.

This was my 2nd colonoscopy and I failed it in spite of 1 week of Miralax 2x a day, and a 2 day liquid diet - 3 days liquid and put myself on a 3 days low-residue diet.

I had read how pleasant tasting the prep was and yes folks, it taste like the powdered "Tang". followed by the standard for colonoscopy preps - lots of water, which wasn't difficult as I usually drink a minimum of 8-10 ounce glasses a day I thought I was completely clear but NOOOOOO - Still going! THUMBS DOWN. Back to GAG Go-Lightly next time (with a Compazine to prevent nausea. Doctor gave me the prep - fortunately, didn't have to BUY it."


"This is an old medication. The price has gone up incredibly and for no apparent reason other then profits for the manufacturer. Medicare programs do not cover this Rx and all my doctors recommend that I stay on this Rx. We are being ripped off!"


"I just finished my first month on this pill and so far so good. I was on Tarina fe 1/20 but it broke me out HORRIBLY so my doc switched me to trinessa. No weight gain, no stomach pains, no increase in acne AND no baby. Hopefully in a few months it'll clear my skin. A lot of ppl are saying this pill made them gain weight, I actually lost some & my boobs got a teeny bit fuller (not much tho). Without ins I pay $20 per pack at PP."


"I have been taking venlafaxine for almost a year now and my life has changed for the better in so many ways. I have BPD and the mood swings, constant anxiety, depression, anger, stressing over the smallest things and overthinking everything always got in the way of living a normal life, I also struggled with an eating disorder due to comfort eating and weight gain with other anti depressants. I have lost weight and don't binge anymore, have much more energy, sleep well, less stressed and my moods are much calmer and less irrational. I didn't score it a ten as the first few weeks of side effects were pretty rough - constant dry mouth, excessive sweating, nausea, dilated pupils but didn't last long! Everyones experience is different"


"I've had the Mirena for 3 months now, and I LOVE it. I'm 22, no kids and the pain was very tolerable during insertion. My periods have gone from ~5 days down to 1, and no cramps! I never even think about my period anymore. Downsides: I bled for for 3-4 weeks after I got it, and it made my acne flare up like crazy! I would still definitely recommend the Mirena for anyone though, the initial month-long adjustment was worth it!"


"I had the iud inserted yesterday and I was not expecting the pain I was about to go through. She first had to look inside my uterus to see if it would fit since I haven't had any kids before and she did that by opening my uterus and feeling around. It was some of the worst pain I've gone through and the doctor ensured me that what I was feeling was normal. After she inserted it I felt nauseous from the pain and felt cramping afterward. Worst cramping I've ever felt. I'm hoping it'll get better."


"Zoloft has been a lifesaver. Something that helps keep my crippling MDD and SAD at bay and make it through life normally. Even happier as this was the 1st antidepressant I tried and it worked! Also no side effects at all. Thank you God."


"I've only taken my third one. Just started Friday, I've had horrible heart burn, acid reflex. Stopped up head, stomach cramps haven't left though bleeding is fading, slowly but surely. I have no appetite and no sex drive. Can't tell my husband that though. Hoping it fades and my body gets used to it."


"I give this only a 5 out of 10 because although it helped stabilize my moods very well (I was NEVER angry or sad), it made me a zombie. Before I was on it, I was a video gamer and read all the time. I had to drop out of school and take a break from my job because I couldn't concentrate and couldn't focus on reading. I found no pleasure in video games anymore. Luckily I've been off it for awhile and am back to my old self. I can finally concentrate and feel emotions, not like I'm just too tranquilized to care. Side effects I experienced were also extreme restlessness after dosage, sleepiness during the say, and insomnia at night. Luckily there was no weight gain though."


"Ability 2 mg at first then 5 mg & 10 mg gained weight in matter of 2 months. Yes it was working, but  I gained weight back I had lost & then some. It's second to prednisone! I've never been 200 lbs & may get 180's. So now I'm back depressed!

My insurance would cover until October & then the price would vary. It didn't matter I couldn't pay it."


"The tube is a pump Fake. Used it for one day , and next day its gone. It seems like its more than how much is actually in there. Use sparingly. I'd just recommend the push tube , because then you can monitor how much you're actually using. This stuff works well I swear by it. Go get it. The doctors tried to give me a 200 dollar medication -- hahaha not this time. I'd rather pay 40 dollars for two of these."


"This drug saved my little brother's life."


"I have taken a few different birth controls and had a lot of problems with them (Apri-painful sharp pains during intercourse,cramps). I love Aviane. I do not have cramps ever, period lasts 3-4 days (not heavy), always comes the same day, pain has stopped, no weight gain, no cravings, no mood swings, nothing. I've taken it for over a year. My sex drive has decreased a little but I don't know if it's because of this pill as I don't really recall when my sex drive lessened."


"I have been using Epiduo for about 6 months and I'm in love with it. I travel a lot and even so much as got samples from my dermatologist since I don't check my bags and because of the airline restrictions. I haven't had any bad reactions and noticed just after a few days of using it a huge difference in my skin. I have tried several acne regimens from Clean & Clear to Proactiv and nothing worked until I started using Epiduo."


"I had a UTI with a MRCA on my face. I was given the drug for both. First mistake I went to FL and was under sun exposure which i didnt know is dangerous. Was ok with acidophilis too. Day 8 of Bactrim i developed vaginal bleeding but made no connection.  Day 9 i stopped it. And day 10 i was blown up in hives, severe body rash, terrible chill w hi fever and a severe migrane attack. I was livid. They scared me to death. I felt i was dying. I was on Benadryl for 24 hours and started getting better. But the next day the MRSA WAS BACK. I nearly lost it! Obviously It was a terrible allergic reaction but my dr was hesitant as it occured aftr day 9 as opposed to his textbooks of day 2 or 3. As of now  The bleeding has only subsided.Its 10 days since"


"I switched to Effexor after taking Prozac for years and it just didn't seem to be working for me anymore.  I'm so glad My Doctor suggested I switch to Effexor.  I've been taking for about 2 years and it seems to be working great for me.  I very rarely have a down day.  You must take as directed and not miss dosages.  I can't miss more than 1 days dosage or I will get nauseous and dizzy."


"I started the medication on 4/6 weighing in at 242 and I must admit I have seen a tremendous difference after struggling with my weight over the past couple of years. I have been fortunate to not really experience any of the side effects due to me being proactive by taking something for acid reflex after seeing other reviews because I had it beforehand. I must say this is a very exciting weight loss journey; along with exercising and being moderate with my food intake I am down to 229. Hint:If you feel FULL!!!! stop eating this will eliminate the nausea feeling."


"I have horrible Restless Legs Syndrome. Not just in my legs, and not just when I'm trying to sleep; I experience a horrible tension in my limbs all day. Tramadol (Ultram) completely cured it. Also, I experience chronic pain from an old injury, and Ultram is the only NON-OPIATE medication that actually helps my pain."


"UPDATE: Got my implant removed this morning! Planned Parenthood rocks!! Super fast and courteous!! I'm so excited to be free! I will NEVER get that implant again!"


"My son takes this. Best medication he has been on that works. Just hard to get as it's always on back order."


"My 3 1/2 year old son has taken Ritalin,Strattera,and Focalin. By far Vyvnase has been the best. My only complaint is  about an hour after taking it and thru to the 3rd hour he is a bit "slow," however,  over all he is like having a completely different child, positively speaking of course."


"This medication helped with my allergies greatly! The only problem is that it stung a little when first using it."


"I have been using this pill for a month now just today starting my second pack. So far this first month I experienced was a little bit of nausea & a lot of pelvic pain & it made me sooo hungry! but no weight gain.  I was taking this pill to help me with my horrible heavy bleeding, cyst & horrible cramps but my period this month has been the worst one yet. my cramps are horrible, the bleeding is just as heavy & i'm not passing clots! i'm not sure if it is not helping yet because it's barley my first month ? but the clot part freaked me out a bit."


"I've always had constipation, and like other patients my doctors always blamed it on me. I've gone up to 2 weeks without a single movement regardless of what amount of fiber I%u2019ve eaten. Needless to say laxatives and herbal supplements have been a part of my daily regime without fail.  Though I%u2019ve had a hysterectomy I noticed that around my %u2018period%u2019 time the stimulants didn%u2019t work. I went to the bathroom 2 weeks ago at work and stood up to a very large amount of blood in the toilet. There was no pain or discomfort so I set up an appointment with a doctor immediately. She prescribed Amitiza to me and I%u2019m absolutely stunned that no one offered this to me before. Keeping waste in your body can cause various types of health problems, including lethargy which is a major problem for women anyway. I find my previous health care providers to be irresponsible for allowing this to continue when there was a miracle pill like this.  One pill, 1x in the morning, and I%u2019m at the top of the world again. I feel a slight tightening in my chest after I%u2019ve taken it, but it%u2019s so minor that I just thought my seat belt was too tight.  I don%u2019t even take it with food."


"I was given Ovcon 4 years ago because of abnormal irregular bleeding.  I decided to try this before a hysterectomy.  I had no other problems and was near menopause age. I did not want to have surgery when everything was healthy.  It worked great for me with little or no side effects.  I am now 52 and got through this because of Ovcon without the surgery."


"I've been taking Valium for two years now and really found it a lifesaver. I left my parents house and had to keep my old doctor (50 miles away) as I'm afraid if I join a new surgery they will want to pressurize me to come off my it, as I also receive 20 mg of temazepam to help sleep as well. I find most doctors very unwilling to prescribe benzo's."


"Been having severe menstrual cramps since I began menstruation. I tried Naproxen (prescribed) in the past and it worked very well. Now, it has no effect what so ever. So far, liquid ibuprofen has been the only thing that helps make the pain manageable."


"43rd birthday  - with no past history blood pressure went to 180/100. I consider myself generally healthy. Headache in the left temple for about a week and finally went to the doctor. He put me on 10mg Bystolic and now I feel better than ever. No side effects, with more energy and calmer feeling. Blood Pressure now averages 120/65. I know medicines don't work the same for everyone but I would recommend it for anyone to at least give it a try."


"I tried Lithium, Depakote, and Lamotrigine.  I had horrible side effects with all three.  But Carbamazepine is a miracle drug, as far as I'm concerned.  It started working within just a few days and I only had to take 300 mg a day, in 100mg doses.  My doctor and I found I had to have 400 mg a day if I took it twice a day, but spread out in 3 doses 300 mg worked.  I always prefer to take the minimum useful dose of drugs if possible.  Side effects: 1) teeth, especially at the gums, seem to be in worse shape on it, 2) I have to drink quite a lot of water, or I start to lose some cognitive function, 3) at a higher dose, I seemed to develop empathy deficits as if I had Asperger's or something."


"I started taking it 4 weeks ago to prevent migraines. It seemed to work at first but I noticed severe mood changes and major depression. I had felt okay mentally before taking the medicine. It was a very sudden change in mood and depression. The migraines started to come back as well. I since then have been taken off the medicine."


"Cut my LDL in half when added in combination with Lipitor."


"Less panic attacks and helps keep you relaxed and open minded. Less stress keeps you panic free and it lowers the stress at least 75% while on the Xanax compared to Lexapro and many others I tried for anxiety and depression."


"I've been on birth control pills for 20 years now. After I had my daughter I started to have consecutive problems of urinary infection because my doctor decided to switch my pill to something that would not affect my breast milk. After I tried many different kinds of pills and other ways of contraception I was finally given the Loestrin, which changed my quality of life. No more urinary infections, which made my sex life and consequently my marriage much better. Never noticed major side effects. Then when I had to switch to Minastrin, everything was the same, as great as with Loestrin."


"Burns face frequently causing severe pain,has not helped with acne"


"Citalopram has helped the severe mood swings and the crying all the time, but I have gained 30 lbs in the past 6 months. I tried quitting the medicine, but the symptoms came back within a few days."


"I didn't think Belviq would work but tried it anyway.  Now I have lost 30 pounds or 15 percent of my weight.  I now believe hard to lose weight is a thing of the past for me!  Thank you Belviq."


"When on holiday in hot sunny climates I always suffer from severe heat rash. After using Synalar cream it clears after a day or so it is brilliant."


"I was recently diagnosed with crohns, having painful cramps, bloody stool, and diarrhea. My 2nd day being on Pentasa I ate Taco Bell (which most people with crohns will tell you, almost kills you haha!) I had absolutely no cramps or diarrhea!!! I'm on week 2 taking 500mg 4 times a day and I'm still feeling great! No cramps what so ever! The only symptoms I've noticed was slight chest tightness the first couple of days, slight weight loss, increased appetite, and a little bit of my hair falling out. I started taking folic acid to help with the hair loss."


"I have never written on a forum in my life but after my experience with this medicine I feel I would like to share my experience. For many years I've had a constant heavy feeling in my chest; constantly feeling anxious and occasionally depressed. My anxiety levels can be overwhelming at times. I get very cross and agitated and can't cope with life's smallest stressors. I find that even though there are hard times and good times in my life I always feel the same way - anxious. I am constantly obsessing over the 'what-ifs' and preparing myself for something bad to happen. This medicine has completely lifted this 'heavy' feeling. This worked instantly! 2 days on it and I feel great. I'll give an update in 3 weeks but so far so good!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"After reading all the comments on this site, I was quite anxious for a few days. Finally, I started with my prep today. Surprisingly, it wasn't bad at all! Ok, Suprep wouldn't be my drink of choice, but it is a medicine, and as such, not too bad. Yes, sweet, and salty, and smells like cough syrup, but really not that bad. I diluted it with water at room temperature, and just chugged it down with a straw. I find it easier to drink anything at room temperature. Took 16 oz of water right after, and another 16 oz 30 min later. The action started in about 45 minutes, and lasted for 3.5 hours, but nothing horrible. I just drank the second portion, and most of the water. Hope to be done by midnight and get some rest before the procedure."


"I have been using this for about 6 mths or so and have found significant improvement.  I also have been lucky because my insurance covers all but a $6.00 co pay.   My right big toe had been thick, discolored and painful.  My left big toe was on its way... At one point my right big toe had turned completely white and lifting up like you could just pull it off.  It was dead!  I went to a foot Dr. who presrcibed Kerydin...told me to keep my nails short and  use daily.  I also DO NOT polish my toe nails any longer!!  I know it will take awhile but so far...I am impressed!  Both bid toes have lost their thickness, no pain...still a little discolored, but I plan to continue on this plan as I definitely have seen great results!  Update to come ..."


"My doctor put me on this for insomnia, and I just started taking 50mg of it last night. It is a great sleep aid, the only downside to it is the amount of time it takes to take effect, which is about an hour for me. It helps me sleep all night, and if I do wake up I am able to go back to sleep within 15-20 minutes. A bit of drowsiness in the morning, but not that bad."


"Lodrane is the only allergy medicine that has worked for me.  Doesn't make me tired at all and when I am on it I can breathe.  "


"I'm a 36 year-old female, 5'8" 224 lbs. Only on week 2 of contrave. No weight loss yet but I'm hopeful...a little nausea and dizziness last week. Seems to be subsiding a bit this week."


"I am 37 yrs old and I was diagnosed with MS 7 years ago. Studies show that smoking can worsen lesions on the brain with MS. I have smoked for 20   years, 1   pack a day. I started Chantix on Oct 27, 2009 (starter pack) & My quit day was Nov 3, 2008. I usually have my 1st smoke within 10 minutes after waking up. That morning, I didn't smoke. And I haven't since. This drug makes me not want to smoke. I do still crave the habit of lighting up. It drives me insane. So I have lit a cigarette twice now, didn't inhale, put it out right away, almost puked from the smell and taste but had to get it out of my system. The worst side effect for me is nausea. 20 minutes after I take the pill, it hits me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHANTIX!"


"I was prescribed gabapentin in hospital after enduring two back surgeries. I was given it to help rejuvenate the nerve in one leg that was severely compromised. An unexpected bonus for me is that my excruciating fibromyalgia pain has all but disappeared. I only notice faint pains if I am late for my next dose. I was previously having pains all over my body and each day a new joint would feel like it was broken. I am so thankful and am hoping this is a long term solution. I have been taking it for about 10 weeks, 300mg 3 X per day."


"Since I was a teenager I have been struggling with Insomnia. So I was sent to a Psychiatrist who was fairly old. So as he prescribed Xanax and Valium for me in the day time. He gave me Amytal (amobarbital) 200mg Capsules for insomnia. These work more than you can believe. However as there wasn't a huge demand for it it was taken off the market, and I was put on Restoril 30mg x 2,
didn't work. Ambien in my opinion is the best they have on the market right now. "


"First time taking the spray & it's horrible.  It made me vomit, made my migraine worse, my nose feels weird & hurts & I want to fall asleep. Horrible!"


"I was so glad to see positive feedback on the Mirena. I have only had it in for 2 weeks but really am fine with it. I do notice I have been a tad dizzy and sleeping a little less, i.e. waking up at 4am, but that could be stress of life as well. Thank you all for posting something positive to read about this. I was really starting to worry I was going to have bad stuff start to happen. Insertion was  fine, slight cramping for a couple of hours then slight cramping off and on for the next couple of days but nothing major at all. Thanks again."


"Knowing coal tar based products as most recommended I tried PsoriasinGel .75 gr pack with 1.25% coaltar- my skin got so dry it looked like a coat of gray paint- DID NOT RELIEVE ITCH at all - shall be happy to give this to someone for whom it may work - but cannot recommend based on my experience"


"Unfortunetly abilify didn't work for me, and there were no bad side effects from it. I have heard some good things about abilify. It just wasn't for me."


"I've been on this medicine for a little over two years. I started taking it to help with my acne. That's the one thing that's been consistent about it. When I started it in 2013, I bled for a month which was normal and then I stopped. It worked really well (only one period every three months) for about a year. Then my pharmacy gave me generic which screwed everything up. I broke out, bled heavily, and my hormones went crazy. After two weeks on generic I was forced to pay the fee to get the name brand back. Since then it hasn't been the same. My obgyn says it is because my body is immune to it. I start bleeding two weeks into the pack, spot all the way until my period, and then the process starts all over again. I have gained 20 pounds..."


"I started taking Chantix on January 16th, 2014.  First off, I did not pick a quit date; I let it pick me. I smoked since I was in middle school faithfully, and I will be 48 this year. I started with the 0.5 mg a day for 7 days and honestly, the cigarettes started tasting like metal on the 3rd day. This evening, I will be finishing up my 5th week on Chantix and I feel good. I would smoke maybe 1 cigarette a day during the first week and then, I had no desire to spend anymore money on a pack of smokes that now cost over $7.00. I must admit that I did put on about 15 lbs within the month because I needed something to do with my hands because I was so used to having a cigarette in my hand.  This Chantix works for me....A diehard smoker."


"I would give this (Norco) an 11 if I could. I had a labiaplasty and all they prescribed me was 800mg ibuprofen and Tylenol 3. Neither one worked very well. I happened to have some Norco left over from a work related injury (back/neck/shoulders) and the nurse I spoke to said it wouldn't work very well for this sort of pain. Well, sorry to say, she was wrong. I feel pain free and relaxed for the first time since my surgery. I think I will actually get some sleep tonight. The pain was a level 10 (imagine getting your genitals caught in a bear trap... that's what it felt like--constantly)... right now it's at probably a 1 with only minor discomfort. Check with your doctor before using it and never mix with other medicines!"


"I am 23 and have degenerative disc disease, arthritis in my lower back, and two bulging discs. It began when I herniated two discs - L5, S1 and had a discectomy three years ago.  I had relief for about 4 months and then the pain came back.  I am in constant pain now on a daily basis and unfortunately will probably be stuck on meds for the rest of my life.  I have tried many different pain killers and Percocet has been the most beneficial for eliminating my back pain."


"I just started using this medicine, and I'm so happy. I'm a 23 year old Black lady and I can't tell you how much this has changed my life. In social and religious settings. It brings me to tears to think of all the years I didn't use this. I unlike most of you still wore colored shirts. But I would have to deal with comments and stares. I recommend this medicine for anyone. Like everyone else I had the burning and itching, but when you've been living with this horrible self esteem buster who cares. I'm so happy for all my fellow "sweaters" who found this product."


"This has most likely been a life-saver. After numerous medications (trial and error) this allows me to live again."


"Only been taking this drug for one week. My Pain Doc gave me some samples of Movantik 25mg.
Took it around 7am. By the 3rd day it started doing what I had read. However by the 6th day I had mild withdrawl. I still could function. I took my dose of ms contin 45mg and after about an hour I was feeling better. Today I asked my pharamacist about cutting it in half and she didn't see a problem. So I will let you know how that works out. I am supprised that many have related like total withdrawal symtpoms. For me OIC with IBS disables me about 3 days a week. I am so sick that anything is better. So at this point I am taking 45 mg Morpine ER 3 times a day. 1 10 mg Norco daily. I think with adjusting it that it will be helpful for me in the long run"


"Ever since I got on Trinessa, horrible experience by far! I'm nauseated all the time even with a meal, even changed times to see if that would help. Nothing worked. and I have anxiety, that went up so much ever since I've being taking Trinessa. I don't feel motivated to do anything. I just don't feel myself. I'm officially tossing this out I have 6 more pills left not worth it!!!"


"Second time on Chantix after 3 yrs smoke free. This drug is literally a life saver, completely makes smoking seem disgusting, after a few days. Cravings disappear, and when you think your gonna enjoy one of your last... you put in out in mortification, due to the gross smell, and horrid taste. The nausea is a killer, along with an overall unpleasant feeling, and crankiness that lasts duration of Chantix use. The dreams are super vivid, borderline nightmares, but bearable. If these short term effects are what I have to endure for deciding to pick up a nasty habit, for the second time!!! So be it. Living to make sure there a lighter in the car... is not living. And it only takes me the starter pack to quit- 2 pack a weeker."


"For Mommy of PCOS, I was diagnosed with PCOS at 17 and have been taking birth control to control most of the side effects since then. I switched doctors and my new doctor recently put me on metformin slow release (which helps a lot with the ugly GI side effects) and spironolactone, which is an anti-testosterone type of drug that works with birth control to control acne and hirsutism (excessive hair growth). Spironolactone and birth control have to be taken together, specially for PCOS because they work better and because spironolactone can cause birth defects, if your daughter where to get pregnant in the future. Metformin has worked great for me and I have been noticing my weight going down, after many years not being able to lose weight."


"Pristiq has helped my depression. Insomnia continues to be a major issue. Mild side effects. Slight dull headache, stomach discomfort mild. So far so good."


"For menstural pain and ovarian cyst. I agree with the doctor's post. This pain medicine is better for long term chronic pain and not acute pain. When I get these pains it is pretty sudden and this medicine isn't strong enough. No side effects."


"Ive been taking Lortabs for well over 9yrs due to a accident & they work, no side effects,no addiction trouble, just take as doctor says. work better then anything else Ive tried!"


"I have been on this pill for 3 weeks now and I have felt nauseous every day. I take the pill at 10 pm every night and it seems like the nausea gets worse right before I take it. My acne has been getting better though which is a plus for me since I have PCOS and get cystic acne often. The nausea was so bad today that I thought it had to be morning sickness. I will be switching birth control ASAP. The side effects are not worth not being pregnant for me."


"I use Zoloft for my depressive episodes due to bipolar disorder. I have unsuccessfully tried about fifteen other anti depressants in the past. Zoloft works wonderfully! With Zoloft, it doesn't take long for my depressive symptoms to fade. The only side effect that I experience is the complete loss of my sex drive. It is very common with SSRIs. Fortunately, I talked to my doctor about it and he prescribed Periactin to take with it. Periactin is very effective at addressing the issue."


"Excellent for obsessive thinking"


"Gosh, reading these reviews is making me feel like a sane insane person. I'm inching on my 3 year mark and I'm so ready to get this taken out. I've never experience moodiness/PMS my whole life; I've always been very even tempered and relaxed. Since getting it inserted I've experience anxieties and mood swings like never before. Full blown anxiety attacks and sleepless nights. ZERO libido. Moods that are different every single day. It's SO frustrating not knowing what type of person I'll be when I wake up. Weight gain!  2 weeks until I get this thing out, can't wait! A little nervous that nothing will change and that I'm actually just crazy! Ha! But definitely a complete change from before. Will never get on birth control again"


"Started 8 weeks ago and lost 18 pounds! There are some side effects that are more bothersome than other.  Like the awful taste it leaves in my mouth and for some reason I feel like I have a lump in my throat all the time. Does anyone else experience this?"


"Excellent medicine for Type 1's with long-standing disease and insulin resistance. I have been able to cut my basal insulin in half (on a pump) while lowering my A1c and losing weight.
The side effects, nausea, mild vertigo at times and constipation have not been severe enough to discontinue the medicine. I am now up to the 1.8mg dose- time will tell if I can tolerate it.
Much less nausea then with Symlin."


"I got a yeast infection after going off birth control and my hormones getting messed up. I have had mild yeast infections before and felt this one coming on three days ago though I never went to get it diagnosed at the doctor. I tried to just get through it by applying some anti itch creams and taking homeopathic supplements but my itching/burning just got worse. This morning, I couldn't even leave my apartment for work I was so swollen and itchy! I bought this product and right off the bat it was super itchy and burned and I started reading the reviews and thought "oh no what have I done!".

BUT after laying in bed for 2 hours it has stopped hurting and now I feel no itch or pain. I have also been icing. Let's hope this continues to work!"


"I have had the implanon for the past year, for the first couple of months I started gaining weight but I thought it was just me, I also began to develop depression which was strange for me because I'm usually the happy girl without mental illness after 12months I got the courage to see a doctor about these issues and the Drs have put these issues down to the implanon."


"I was diagnosed with Pseudotumor Cerebri 2 weeks ago after experiencing blurry vision and dizziness for sometime.  I got an eye exam done and they saw I had a swollen optic nerve. The neurologist prescribed Diamox., told me to lose weight and stop birth control.  I noticed within about 2 days of taking the medication the blurred vision is completely gone.  Dr. told me to ease into the meds. starting 1/2 a 250 mg pill 2x/day for week, then 1 250mg pill 2x/day for week then if symptoms persist take 3 250mg pill 3x/day.  This helped getting me used to the side effects so far I have the tingling in fingers and sometimes mouth.  I pee alot but am trying to lose weight so drinking lots of water and eating healthy and no pop is likely helping to."


"I recently switched insurance providers for work and my regular birth control had run out. I planned to visit a new doctor within two weeks, but my boyfriend and I continued to have sex with a condom. The condom slipped off and I was a mess. He immediately went to the store to get me the Plan B pill and I took it within 30 minutes of the slip. I took the pill on Friday 12/26 and my period just started today 1/1. It is two weeks early, but I'm very relieved! Reading these reviews really helped me feel better when I was in the waiting stage so I wanted to share my positive experience as well"


"I had two panic attacks while on this medication. I had not had panic attacks in years. I stopped taking it and that uncontrollable anxiety got better, more like it originally was I should say."


"I just got jaw surgery done and they gave me a liquid version. It takes the pain away fast and for a long while. I take 10mg every 4hrs. I'm only 100lbs."


"One month, I think I'm starting a depression, so tired, hard time working out. Stopping it"


"I was on gildess for 3 months, it was my first experience with hormonal birth control. For one thing I didn't get pregnant while taking it so it does its job! I did have some unpleasant side effects though. I had constipation/gas while I was on it along with some mood swings, although I can't be 100% sure that these things were actually caused/worsened by the pill. The pill DID cause nausea (mostly during the first month), swollen & sore breasts (mostly during the 3rd month), and a bit of acne. My periods were extremely light on this pill. During the first month I had cramps (usually very mild) every day, then a normal period 2 weeks into the pack, followed by spotting with mild cramps until I finished that pack."


"Holy smokes im 26 weeks pregnant i have a yi im treating it with 7 day monistat today is my first day and i have a forest fire in my pants it itches so bad if i did not read other womens post i would think something was seriously wrong lol i hope this stuff works because so far i went from yi to forest fire icth a thon i cant wait to fall asleep pregnancy is no joke i think the yi is the worst part no i take that back treating the yi is the worst goodnight ladies"


"Voltaren, as opposed to every medication both across the counter and by prescription, gives wonderful relief from severe gout in as little as two hours. Nothing is as effective"


"I've been taking anti depression meds for about 7 years. Was on Celexa for 3 of those years and it was great. I worked my way up to 150 mg and it just seem to quit in me altogether so I was prescribed Zoloft by my doctor and I'm not happy with it. Had to and Sertraline to it, also prescribed by my doc. I finally got the courage to go see a therapist and he is slowly transitioning me over to Trillexine. I'm on Day 5 of coming off Lexapro and slowly moving to  the Trillexine. Not that easy. I'm on .5 Trillexine and 150 mg of Lexapro. Seem to be having panic attacks and anxiety. I'm able to control it a little better but I'm ready for this anxiety to be gone from my body. I'm hoping this drug does the trick. "


"I have never wanted to try anything else than Abreva. I really like this product.

I have cold sores often because of a lot of different reasons, but it world for me every time. Usually they last for about 2 weeks and they get really big and really gross, but if I put Abreva on even only once a day, it lasts for about a week and it stays lip colored and you can barely see it.

And to be honest. It may or may not work for you but then again, everyone reacts different to things. So you can't really refer yourself to comments, you just need to try it for yourself. I like it. Some people don't. Maybe you will, maybe you won't.

I really hope, whoever you are,  that abreva will work for you."


"My doctor had me on a regular dose of Inderal, and Valium as a back up if needed.  This was working fine.  When I went in for my annual visit and said everything was as usual, no better but no worse, she changed me to primidone.  I am on my 3rd month of this and feel like a basketcase.  Vertigo, stomach problems, vision problems, memory problems.  "


"HORRIBLE! Paying $50 for this stuff was a waste. Dont waste your time"


"Hi I'm 51 F hepC type2 I just started taking the epclusa I'm 8 days in. I was expecting to be sick from it but, NO!! First day I felt less fatigue. Less pain. Not having any bad side affects, a little more gas and I feel a little irritated & not to be gross but noticed my stool looked dark green.  I'm very pleased with the lack of side effects and hope it continues to be the same through treatment and of course that it's working and rids my body of this horrible virus. I pray for all of us every night that we get cured. I'll update when I do my blood work on week 4 . God bless everyone"


"I am finishing up my fifth packet and am switching to low ogestrel. This birth control did not work for me because I gained 10 lbs within 2 months of being on it; diet and exercise couldn't even take it off. As for my periods while on this BC were very regular and light. I never experienced bad mood swings."


"Takes pain away instantly. Amazing medicine"


"This medicine works for cough, but as the other reviewer said, it can have side effects like all medications. In my case, it makes me hyper. My 6 year old daughter had a bad dry cough and I had given this medicine to her. It turned her into "The Great Cornholio"! My child was talking so fast, I don't think she could even keep up with herself. Her Pediatrician was contacted, and they prescribed her a liquid that contained guafenesin and codeine. She is borderline ADD, and the Pediatricians office said that this medicine sometimes effects kids this way when they have ADD or Hyperactive. Anyway, my point is if you have any diagnosed condition, or suspect that you have a condition, look to see if OTC medicines will affect you in any different way."


"I've had perfect skin until I started to balance out school, work and bills. I broke out horribly in my chin and nothing I tried seemed to help. I tried Dr. Murad, Skin ID, Mary Kay, over the counter medication and NOTHING helped. I have a small face so the acne would be very noticeable all around my chin area.  I went to the dermatologist and he prescribed a combination of Doryx, Aczone and Vetlin. I've been on it for about a month an a half and I love this! My face has cleared up tremendously to the point that people are noticing my skin again! I'm down to just 3 pimples on my chin/cheek right now.  This product works when used PROPERLY. You should also apply a good moisturizer like Neutragena with dark spot reduction!"


"I recently started using Acanya and so far I am very pleased. My skin is almost completely cleared up after only 4 DAYS! It does itch a LITTLE when you first apply it, but as soon as it dries and soaks into the skin, it's fine. I recommend trying this product."


"I have had nexplanon for almost a month now and I am experiencing sharp pain shooting up my arm into my left breast. It is also burning my arm. Every now and again it will stick out my arm and it looks like a knot in my arm. If my shirt touches it the wrong way it will start hurting really bad. I got it put in on Sept 15 and I have started bleeding 7 times since I have had it"


"Works for me every time and I tend to be immune to a lot of  medicines. I highly recommend it."


"I started Trulicity last Thursday morning, through my diabetes specialist nurse at the hospital.
I can relate to other people on hear with regards to side affects. The first day I felt nauseous and also felt very week like having the flu. No tummy pain though.
Woke up the following day with fabulous levels 5.7 the best in 13 years . Yes my appetite has gone a lot, but I am not complaining. I have slimming world tomorrow morning for a weigh should be interesting.
So so far so good "


"I've never had problems with my bowel movements. However, I just had to have surgery and was taking a narcotic - mostly to sleep at night.

I had a small bowel movement the third night home, but then felt horribly constipated.

It was almost worse than the operation.

It was painful, uncomfortable in my belly and bloating. I took olive oil, ate fruit, did all the things to get my body moving. I walked around for hours. Still, nothing.

Finally, my mother came over with The Phillips Milk of M and I took the largest amount. Nothing right away. I became frustrated and took another two tsp. about three hours into waiting.

Exactly six hours after I took the first dose my system finally kicked in - BIG TIME. It was really painful, but RELIEF."


"made me crazy and stoned and I end up taking them in a few nights and I have no idea, call people randomly do things and have no memory of it.  The next day I am very I'll unsurprisingly. Better off with insomnia."


"Tussionex(R) Pennkinetic is a very good medication for cold and cough conditions accompanied with aches etc. The active ingredients (hydrocodone 10mg/chlorpheniramine 8mg) last a long time for long-lasting relief. I would recommend Tussionex(R) Pennkinetic 12-Hour Suspension OVER ANY OTHER COUGH PREPARATION. COUGH RELIEVED. REST ASSURED. Not to mention the hydrocodone is good for aches and pains."


"I took next choice within 24 hours of unprotected sex. I have a 2 year old already and I am not financially able to have another child right now. After taking it I felt fine, but 4 or 5 hours later I was so sleepy. I dozed off all evening and went to bed early that night. It's been about 3 weeks since I've taken it and I've been miserable! I've had stomach pains, nausea, and dizziness. 3 days afterwards I was having chest pains. I started my period today and although its really light, I feel horrible. I'm nauseated and my stomach is cramping something awful. It also feels like I'm having vertigo. I recommend staying away from this pill. Because even though it is exremely affective, I want to feel normal again"


"So far I've been on this bc for about two weeks and I can tell you I've actually seen my acne looking way better, and no bloating whatsoever. Many reviews were negative but just letting you guys know don't listen to them all! Everyone's body responds differently to medication. No pregnancy which is awesome. Only down fall I've noticed is I'm tired a lot. I recommend this pill to anyone this being their first bc, it's mine and I'm 18 and it's great."


"Lexapro or Cipralex, as sold on the Romanian market did a great job on me. Depression, lack of focus and anxiety had me down and couldn't find my way out and live the life again. The doctor prescribed me 10 mg daily, started with 5 the first week and a small dose of xanax. I noticed the effects within days. A more positive outlook, could do and organize my life,  more focus and better sleep, more energy. I didn't had any side effects, or maybe just positive ones:stopped overeating (anxiety eating) and drinking ( I was starting to feel like an alcoholic because I used alcohol to stop my restless mind). It made a big difference."


"Female 40yrs old, 5'3". I've started phentermine 37.5mg Friday July 8, 2016. Starting weight 200.4.  Today July 10, 2016, I am down to 196.4. I've lost 4 pounds. I'm sure is water weight, as I've increased my water intake my 90%. It suppresses my appetite, but couldn't sleep first night. I find to get a headache mid afternoon 2-3pm. I take it at 830am. Take Excedrin, and all is well. I'd like to get to 170 first goal, 160 2nd goal, and then finally 150. So far those are the only side effects I'm experiencing. I'm not counting calories, but am watching what I eat and drink only water, and exercise hr 3 days week, plus daily housework. I also have a kitten that's very hyper and keeps me active. LoL. Good luck to everyone's weight loss!"


"In just 3 weeks my skin is clear."


"So good that I went on the internet and wrote a review on a poop product. Works better than anything. Once a year I get horribly painful sudden constipation and this was the first time I had this product on hand. Usually I'm in an hour of pain and anxiety, today only two minutes of it! ."


"Started taking 150mg (so just the one pill in the morning) 3 days ago and I am shocked!!!!

I've had more energy, less anxiety (I have anxiety disorder and panic attacks normally), feel happier AND I don't feel like smoking much.......

I go hours without a smoke, yet I used to smoke 30 cigarettes a day!

I'm only on day 3! Tomorrow I am supposed to step up to 2 pills, and I assume I won't want a smoke at all. Brilliant pill. Wish I could stay on it, as I feel amazing!"


"Have Major Depressive Disorder & PTSD. MAJOR ANXIETY DAILY. LIFE WAS UNBAREABLE. Brintellix 10mg has been a miracle for me. Haven't had suicidal thoughts, I'm able to work again.. I can feel the real, happy me. I've also tried many other "anti depressants" that didnt work well for me. THIS! by FAR, is the best. Worked quickly too. Good luck to all.

Also I am blessed to have the prescriber I do who specializes in PTSD."


"I was prescribed Nitrofurantoin for a bladder infection.  My first day of taking this medicine my feet and hands became so very cold and I could not control the chills my hands became very pale it felt like frost bike like there were pins and needles in my fingers, I also became very lethargic and nauseated.  I also had very intense pain in my lower back.  I stopped taking them. I waited a few days and I took it at night before going to bed.  I wake up in the middle of the night with the same chills, numbness and tingling to my fingers and toes, nauseated and tired. This time I contacted my doctor and she advised me to stop taking the medication.  I won't take this medication ever again."


"Have been on Simponi for 6 months. Works great, and within 1-2 days. Was on methotrexate for many months and it did nothing. Then tried Humira for 1 month which worked well. Rheumatologist then switched me to Simponi. Monthly injection is much better than every two weeks (Humira). Unfortunately my insurance, Health Spring, refuses to cover it. Dr. has been giving me free samples of Simponi. "


"I am really an odd duck on this site!  I had no stomach problems what so ever when I began taking Dexilant. I had been diagnosed with RA and were starting the RA regiment of drugs. My doc thought it might be wise to put a layer between those drugs and my stomach lining. All went along fine until we changed insurance companies and the new one would not pay for Dexilant. Now I have problems. At first my doc wrote to the insurance company to appeal their decision about Dexilant. While we waited he kept giving me samples to hold me over. Now out, nausea horrible. Test after test reveals nothing. Thanks"


"I have bipolar, depression, anxiety, and I have been to mental hospitals with suicidal tendencies. I have tried many other medications, and have been on just viibryd for the last year now. Nothing in the past has helped me as much as viibryd has. I went from having anxiety and bipolar episodes to being able to control my outbursts. For people who say they take this medication and it does nothing I believe they may have not taken it long enough. Only adverse effects I have is diarrhea and if I miss a dose by a day I go thru withdrawals pretty bad. I reccomend this medication to every young adult I know!"


"This medicine made me worse. I became aggressive and violent. The only time I have ever seriously thought I was going to really hurt someone was while I was on this medicine. I unfortunately wasn't able to stay on this long enough to see whether this would have gotten better."


"Yes...great medicine for migraines. However the barbiturate in this drug can be bad. Before I knew I was bipolar I took this medicine. It made me go mentally insane for about a week out of the month. Something in my brain did not like it."


"I love, love, love my Zoloft.  It's been a life-saver.  I'm on 25 mg and I did have some insomnia and jitteriness for the first two weeks but that has subsided.  Doctor tried to "up" my doseage to 50mg but side effects came back and I was happy at 25mg so I went back down in dosage and I'm content.  For the first time in my life I feel like I have some self-control and not constantly on the verge of a meltdown. I feel put back together and I can enjoy my family. I am a 35 year old female who works full time and have two children."


"As everyone else said the effectiveness of this is for me 100%. I did not get on this medication till I started a serious relationship with my boyfriend and I've always used condoms. The IUD it's very effective and not noticeable at all. At first when I got it implanted it was very painful, I've never had kids so that is one reason it was. I thought that them putting it in was not even close to as bad as the next 48hrs. I do not mean to scare anyone but I had to take 800mg of Advil for 3 days after and I could tell when it was wearing off. I could not walk at times. But all of the pain is worth it. The hormones free is also with it"


"On this medicine for 6 yrs.  No recognized side effects.  Last X-ray, lungs okay."


"I've been on Lutera for almost 4 years and it has been pretty good. I haven't noticed any terrible side effects except for when I take the first pill of a new pack - if I eat or drink anything within the first few hours of taking the pill I will feel nauseous. That's why I take it just before bed on Friday nights now. The first year or so I would also feel incredibly tired starting about an hour after taking the first pill of the pack, but that has since gone away. As for other side effects I can't really remember what my body would normally "do" without the pill."


"I have fibromyalgia and severe costochondritis, dx'd in 2010. After nearly a week of a nasty pain flare and then I fell. That just made it worse, the last straw. So I went to emergency room.

Was absolutely shocked they couldn't (by Canadian law) give opioids or anything like that for pain relief when my pain was nearly 3x it usually is. Felt like I totally wasted my time calling the ambulance and waiting for hours to see the emerg doc.

Then he offered Toradol and I got a shot of it soon thereafter. I was amazed how it worked, my pain literally just drained away within 10 mins or less. I had not felt that close to being pain free in well over a decade. I cried tears of disbelief and joy. Getting it in pill form asap!"


"I only took this one time for an ear infection and water behind the eardrum. I took another antibiotic's k-pack that I reacted really well too and the pain in the ear was almost gone. Nevertheless, when I went back to the ENT he changed the prescription to this Clarithromycin.  It made me so nauseous, I wasn't willing to risk taking it any more.  I am not a "doctor going" person. I usually wait until my pain is really bad or I have had symptoms really long. I had water behind the eardrum and dulled hearing for 8 months before I went the first time.  This antibiotic, like all antibiotics  and medicines, work differently on different bodies because of chemistry. Great if this worked for you, but it definitely made me sick."


"The first day it is very itchy and the second day it was bearable. On day three I was itching inside as well. The remainder of the four days were a tad bit better. There was still itching but I knew that by day 5 my yeast infection was gone. The cooling wipes helped a little too. It was worth the pain that I went through. Ladies hang in there if you can!"


"I started PEP due to a needle stick with an HIV positive patient (ahh it's okay I'm trying to stay positively negative "


"I just recently finished my first pack of Ocella and I don't have many things to complain about except the cramps during my period!!! They were deadly & so uncomfortable. My period was heavy also. But I'm on it to regulate my period. I haven't gained any weight but I've been noticing pimples popping up and I've never had this problem before I'm not sure if my hormones aren't used to it yet but the acne sucks & my breast have been tender also. But overall it's a pretty good birth control method."


"This month was my two year mark of having the implant in. I have not had a full period, or used a tampon once in the last two years. I have about one, rarely two, days of very light spotting approximately once every three to four months. My fiancé always finishes inside of me, without a condom or another form of birth control, and we have never had any issues or concerns. Nexplanon definitely serves it's purpose in my case. However, I have slowly gained about 30 pounds in the last two years, while eating well and exercising. I cannot get the weight off, and may get the implant out to lose weight before my wedding. Overall I'd recommend Nexplanon as it's serves it's purpose. If it weren't for the weight gain I'd get it done again."


"So me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. Then I read about precum. I'm unexperienced I know, 14 hrs later we bought Plan B. Within  a week I had so many pregnancy symptoms. Nausea, frequent urination, breast tenderness, headache, fatigue everything possible. I honestly thought I was pregnant. And I'm only 15 I ended up telling my parents the truth. Then two days later I get spotting and in the morning I get a heavy period. Really painful and excruciating. It worked. But let the pill do its job. Don't freak out. Next time I'm using protection its not worth the stress."


"I started taking Buspar about 2 months ago, 5mg 3 X a day and it has really helped me quite a bit. I was VERY nervous about trying this medicine, after having a terrible experience with an SSRIs, but I had TOO much anxiety NOT to give it a try plus the fact that it is non-habit forming appealed to me. I do get a touch of dizziness about 15-20 minutes after taking it- but it's not completely debilitating. My doctor has just recommended for me to up my dosage to 10mg- 3X a day, so I'll keep you all posted and let you know how that goes. It DEFINITELY has helped though, so for that, I am very thankful."


"So far it has been amazing! I will write back in 3 months with a very detailed review."


"This medication did not work for my anxiety.  BuSpar actually allowed my anxiety to increase with severe insomnia and vivid dreams.  It also caused severe stomach and intestinal problems.  I also experienced dizziness irritability and incoordination.  There are other symptoms from BuSpar these are the main ones that caused me to stop  taking the drug."


"Although my insurance does not consider this a "preferred" medication and therefore, I need to take on more of the cost, it is well worth the money. You cannot put a price on feeling healthy and being able to breath on a daily basis. This medication is a God send. If you are not satisfied with your breathing, I would definitely recommend you speak with your doctor about this inhaler. The bonus is you only have to remember to take it two times a day, morning and evening."


"I have minimal side effects and my sugar levels went down."


"I started using Tasigna after an year of non working Gleevec. It has brought me to remission state. I am and my doctor are very happy. Yes rose comes with thorns. It has affected my hearing and I have redness and crusting around my head which turn into painful pimples. But still it is great drug which has brought me the cure."


"I've taken this a couple times and never really thought about the side effects because my body is unpredictable due to other sicknesses but this last time I took it, I wondered if anyone had experienced the same effects. Taking it gives you relief but not without putting you through hell first. I take it in the afternoon and wake up the next morning with horrible cramps, I get cold sweats occasionally and I start shaking. It scares the living crap out of me and then for the rest of the day I feel extremely weak. If you're gonna take this mentally prepare for that hell"


"I believe I started my Kyleena journey in March. The insertion scared me due to horror stories, but I have a high pain tolerance. It was an extremely uncomfortable insertion. I went back to work right after & was pretty okay. I bled for 2.5 weeks straight after insertion. The night before my ultrasound I felt a dull pain in my lower stomach, but I thought it was in my head. Nope-- my IUD was coming out sideways. I decided to try it one more time. I had the reinsertion 2 weeks ago, I have random sharp uterine pain every so often. May be once a day. I do love that I'm no longer bleeding, but I'm not sure if this switch was right for me though I switched from LoLoestrin for the convenience. I have my second ultrasound in a few weeks."


"This stuff works ridiculously well. The first time I took it I woke up the next morning and I was instantly wide awake and full of energy it's like nothing I've ever had before. Absolutely no drowsiness carrying on to the next day."


"My boyfriend and I had sex on 2/6 around 5pm and the condom broke. I was scared that he didn't pull out fully and accidentally finished inside me. The last time I got my period was on 1/22. I wanted to purchase Plan B but I didn't get the pill until the next day around 12 pm. 5 days after taking the pill I was bleeding for about 4 days (super light). I was waiting and waiting for my period to come but nothing was happening. I was getting impatient and really nervous that I was actually pregnant so I went and bought a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I finally got my period today on 2/13 around 5 pm, I could not be happier. The pill works ladies so relax."


"Started on my 3rd week in my first pack. I'm on it to "trick my body" to make hormones to get pregnant. Dr. Recommends for 3 months. I take it at night. I am having really bad abdomen pain. I'm wondering if I have a cyst on my ovary now. Will update in two months."


"I've been on birth control for 10 years on several different products. I've been on Tri-Sprintec not even two months and its awful. I've never had spotting in my life but I have it now, my mood swings are awful, almost cost me my relationship, and the stomach pains are too much to deal with. I switched because it was cheaper."


"I suffered from anxiety and depression most of my life. I was just afraid to ask for help. Finally at age 37 I started on citalopram 20mg. What an amazing difference this has made in my life.  I only wish I would have started sooner. I have no side effects other than the first 2 weeks."


"This medication made me more manic"


"I have been using the medicine for the past 8 days and it has shown results so far by controlling the spreading of vesicular tinea pedis."


"My son while at his mothers put a plastic bead for making jewelry in his ear. They didnt have tools at ER and we needed a followup for ENT doctor to get it out. So prevent any type of infection they gave us Ciprodex and Antipyrine-Benzoca. For Ciprodex alone a 7 day supply they billed insurance company $203.08. Of that a 7 day supply cost me $17 out of pocket. Thank you insurance for paying the rest."


"I started Zoloft 2 weeks ago for obsessive compulsive disorder. At first I hated the thought of being on a medicine that controls your mood at the age of 19. Anxiety went up like crazy when I first started at 50mg, and I was thinking this is not going to work, and that I should just get off the medicine. I stayed on strong with hope and 2 days ago I woke up feeling like my old self! I had a lot of energy, I did not have any anxiety at all, the racing thoughts in my head were gone to the point where I felt awesome! My old self is back within 2 weeks because of Zoloft. If you are concerned about this medicine, try it for at least a month if not longer, it gave me great results so far with no side effects, and it can do the same for you."


"I'm appreciative of an option other  Restasis. However, the bitter taste, chronic headache, tightness in chest and cough are very frustrating. It's almost like I have asthma. Would love thoughts on this. I'm now having to use cough medicine to go to sleep."


"I was given suboxone to help me with an addiction to hydracodone. Talk about jumping from the frying pan into the fire, is an understatement. I believe that prescribing a dangerous drug to get off another is irresponsible in my case. I went through 18 months of unnecessary addiction and withdrawal that simply could have been accomplished cold turkey for much less pain and heartache. It's my opinion that if you need to get off hydracodone, suck it up and go cold turkey or simply taper off your addiction slowly. DO NOT ever use this wicked drug!!  I can not stress enough the dangers this drug causes."


"Abreva is a expensive cold sore medicine that does not work. There was one that worked well, but I figure the manufactures of Abreva  paid them off. It was called Viactrine and it worked well. I am not sure of the spelling as I have not been able to locate it for years"


"Stay away from this drug! Or at least if you have had my experience. My side effects was that I had very painful armpit boils. Never before in my life had I had them. I researched signs and symptoms online, and found Lexapro could cause them. I stopped taking Lexapro, and haven't experienced anymore. I would get one or two boils a week. They left ugly, permanent scars. Although, I've found possible laser treatment may remove scars."


"I have been seeing my doctor for the last 3 years starting from back pain and fibromyalgia. I tried so much medication including 6 epidural injection in my lumbar and sacroiliac joint, nothing seems to work. Finally I was referred to an internal doctor and after reviewing my case she asked me to try Cymbalta. I finally get relief from it, my life is back to normal and I'm very satisfied."


"My first dose went down OK in spite of the repulsive flavor. I have done other bowel preps before. The bowel cleaned out quickly, starting in 15 min. The next morning's dose caused extreme and violent vomiting after taking half the dose. I waited one hour and tried finishing the 2nd dose. Again, extreme and violent vomiting. Prior to colonoscopy, extreme nausea, headache and faintness. After colonoscopy, extreme vomiting, dangerous low blood pressure in spite of having received 2 Zofran against nausea. Unable to eat until following day also weakness and headache. Weakness continued until following day. I am healthy, strong, 45 years old, a runner and lacto-ovo vegetarian. I was told to never use this prep again by GI doctor."


"My son had a severe acute psychosis and was put on haloperidol for about 2-3 days.  He had quite a bad reaction of dystonia (muscle stiffness) which is more common in young people and males (he was 17).  He had trouble swallowing, drooled, arched his back involuntarily, etc.  It was awful.  I do think it helped the psychosis somewhat, but he could not tolerate it."


"Worst pill ever, I had evasive thoughts. I would visualize how I killed people. I never had these types of thoughts before the pill. I was depressive and very angry. Gained eight and acne problems became more severe. My doctor said that they are perfect pills for me, but I quit taking them because I was not myself. All my problems went away when I stopped this pill, best decision of my life."


"I have been taking it for almost a month. The Dr said it might be 2 weeks before i started feeling better but actually I felt better within 3 days. I am taking it for panic attacks and anxiety associated with a traumatic event."


"I had a baby about a year ago and started taking this pill in October of this year.  The first month was fine, had a period but it only lasted about 3 days (happy with that). I didnt gain any weight, in fact I lost a few lbs.  I was never moody and never really had any side effects but then I got to the second month and I hardly had a period at all. There was about a day of spotting and then that was it so of course I panicked that I was pregnant. I'm not saying Loestrin was bad, but I'd rather have the assurance that when I start my period then I know I'm not pregnant."


"Technically Nexplanon was "effective" because I did not get pregnant when I had it inserted. However, I had a plethora of side effects that made the experience 100% not worth it. It works in some women's bodies, but during my 3 weeks of use, I fainted twice, had a migraine for 3 straight weeks, vomited sporadically, and had extreme mood swings. I cried more during those 3 weeks than I have in the last three years simply from being in such bad pain from the migraines and from being more emotionally sensitive than I have ever been. HOWEVER, the procedure of implantation and removal were not very painful at all. If you are interested in trying it, you should because it might work for your body. If not, just get it removed."


"I am only 20 and have had Crohn's for about 3 years. I tried a lot but seemed to not work every well. I have never had a bad flare up, but Humira has made me feel almost completely normal again. It's a great drug and even if you are scared of needles it's worth it!

ask your doctor about it!!"


"Fantastic pain relief. "


"Worst experience of my life. First month was great no period. Then I got my period which lasted 8 months. I became anemic. Was always feeling miserable, tired, and sad. Not worth it at all."


"I've been on this for 2 weeks after Paxil for 3 years, the crushing headache is intense. I will give it 1 more week to see if I adjust"


"I have tried many different pain medicines and this one seems to be the best at temporarily taking away my pain and making it possible for me to continue to work.
All Percocets 5mg, 7.5 mg and 10mg work better than much stronger pain medicines like Oxycontin."


"I am a mother of two working part time and attending school. Not only did this medication help me lose weight it helped me focus and concentrate in school. I am the happiest I have been in a very long time. I am not currently off Apipex and now my doctor is putting me on Adderall to help with me studying in school."


"I've used gabapentin for 6 years supplemented with propoxyphene (now off the market) and it has stopped the numbness and tingling I feel. It does not however deal with the spiked and the dull pain associated with neuropathy. I wish they would bring back Darvon. That medicine did wonders for me without any side effects."


"I started taking Saxcenda 4/1/16. It has only been about 3 days and my starting weight is 240. So far at 0.6 mg, I have no side effects at all. The big difference is noticing that I have no appetite for food at all and no cravings for anything! Forget about 3 meals a day, I am thinking about maybe only doing one or very little at each meal. I can understand why my appetite is suppressed because the drug is supposed to play games with your brain, well I guess it is working just fine. I have to start incorporating the treadmill in with this injection along with the low calorie diet. I hope I still feel this good when I start bumping up the doses in the coming weeks, we shall see. My insurance covers this drug with a 10 copay and 10for needles"


"It helps my stimulus sensitive myoclonus. 10 out of 100,000 persons have this condition. It is caused by a flu virus and when I do not take it I have a jerking of the head. One can get the jerking in the arm, leg, diaphragm. This medicine takes away all the jerking movement.  I have a movement disorder since I have been 2 years old and when I take this medicine, I am perfectly normal. At the age of 2 years old I caught a flu virus and had to learn to re-walk and re-talk. I have above average intelligence.  I have been on this medicine since 1985. I have no anger fits, or anxiety or other things people take this drug for, just stimulus sensitive myoclonus."


"I've been taking this medicine for over a year now. I have no side effects and it effectively gets rid of my pain. I'm in no way addicted to or have anything bad to say about this medicine. It helps my back pain a great deal. I was taking oxycodone for 1 1/2 years before my spine specialist put me on this medication. I love that I'm not tired and can do things again. Without it, I can't even get out of bed and that's no exaggeration I promise you. It's done wonders for my back and the Lyrica has done wonders for the nerve pain in my leg."


"Just finished my first pack today and I am really enjoying it! Though I did get more acne than normal since starting, that very well just may be the fact I'm a teenager. Also experienced headaches in the first week or so, but nothing serious. Started on the pills to help with extreme bleeding, cramps and mood swings. So far I'm unsure as to when my period should be starting, but I would have no objections if it didn't come. My weight has gone up slightly, but my weight always fluctuates for unknown reasons. The first pill I have tried and I would recommend it."


"I have used this birth control for a year now and I have not had ANY side effects. Even when I first started taking it nothing changed. I love how regular I am now and I love that it works perfectly as a contraceptive. I would really recommend this birth control to girls in their late teens if they decide to go on birth control like me (19). I really do love it. It's a great birth control."


"I have been using Flomax for two years. It keeps me going but I still get up at least three times a night. Flow is not normal, light streem. My PSA is under 2.0 and always has been. I'm tired, sore and not getting any better. Have not had sex for a long time. I'm going to try a new drug."


"Cleared me in the first week from 70 percent coverage

No side effects on week 6 now."


"55 years old, started having trouble now and then. My doctor prescribed 20mg Cialis, I had done no research on dosage and didn't realize it comes in smaller dosage. I get no side effects at all. The only thing is I wake up the next morning with a very stiff erection that doesn't go away until 15-30 mins after I pee. "


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Had to take in prep for colonoscopy. It tastes awful, thick salty, lemony water. It really helps to drink through a straw, I had to put cordial in it in the end to get through it. I had the split course, after starting at 6pm and taking 2 hrs to get the first litre down all I could think about was having to drink another litre at 8am.

Didn't start to have bowel movement until about an hour after I'd finished about 9:15pm, once I started I was on the toilet for about 2 hrs, not painful and watery straight away. Was up in the night about 2am for another hour, but that's not unusual for me. Just started the 2nd litre doused in cordial. Will let you know how I get on"


"I've had generalized anxiety disorder since before they knew what it was.  I have been in all SSRIs, the side effects have kept me from being on them long enough to see if they worked, then Ativan through clonazepam, still anxiety ridden, as a last chance medicine, my Dr gave me Buspar, at this point I was beyond jaded and thought "oh great another pill that won't work", but it did, at 30mgs split to 10mgs 3 times daily.  I felt the cloud of anxiety lift after the first pill.  I stopped catastrophisizing everything and got my life back.

It is an older medicine, no longer a 'go to' medicine, but should be, the others made me zombie like etc.  I had the dizzies for a week, pushed through, they stopped.  I am now so incredibly happy and anxiety free."


"I had the Nexplanon inserted on December 2015 and I had to remove it a week ago on June 2016. I have tried a couple if different birth controls and I have to say this was the worst one for me. I have gained 7 pounds in 6 months when I have not changed my diet at all. I was also getting random headaches and a lot of acne on my face specially around my chin. I also started spotting a week after I put it in and it did not stop until a week after I removed it."


"Even before I got fired valium kept me calm and stress free. You don't have to take to many for them to work. You can skip days and still feel the same affect."


"So far so good"


"I was diagnosed with crohn's disease when I was 27yrs old. I'm now 54. Ive been through 2 fistula removal's and many nights awaken with extreme rectal spasams. no fun! Extreme weight loss and fatigue. My Dr. put me on Asacol 400mg (2 in the morning, and 2 at night). turned my life around. Dr. told me I needed to stay on the medicine for rest of my life. I felt great, put weight back on and then I did a stupid thing. I decided to stop taking it. was doing fine for past 5yrs but its back. weight loss and all other symptoms, cramping, loss of appetite, etc..   If Asacol is working for you, stay on it."


"I've been on Aviane for almost a year now, but recently started taking it continuously because of the terrible breakouts and mood swings/depression I was having on a monthly basis around when my period would start.

Pros: continuous method (for me) works well at delaying periods and not dealing with the negative, no weight gain (Sprintec made me put on A LOT of weight), easy to use, milder cramps, breasts went up from C's to D's, lighter flow, prevents pregnancy)

Cons (with normal use): MAJOR depression like symptoms for 2 weeks of the month, breakouts (I can usually keep them under control), enlarged breasts, feeling tired before period week."


"Gave me rapid heart beats !!!!!!!!!"


"I got severe lower back pain very soon after starting this which continued the entire time I was taking it. Frequent (at least 3x a week) migraines, increased appetite and weight gain, and a mysterious breast lump"


"I am 17 and pregnant only have had one sexual partner, today I got a phone call that I was positive for this STD. I took the medication (2 of them) and had severe stomach cramps and nausea it lasted about 2 hours but then went away!"


"Work pretty good speaking as my back, shoulders, & neck spasm ever since my accident. Takes most of the pain away if not all of it."


"I was told by my doctor that plaquenil would not work for my RA because my symptoms were too severe. However I didn't want to take the other more serious drugs, so I took this. It took a month before I noticed ANYTHING, and after two months I felt MUCH better. Now, a year into the drug I have ZERO, and I mean ZERO symptoms of RA.

Give it time. It works."


"After years struggling with acute Eczema, I was prescribed UVB 3 times a week. It worked for a while, then the effectiveness wore off slowly. Years later, after trying several medicines/creams I was prescribed Neoral 300mg/day. Within days I saw a remarkable recovery, within weeks I was mostly cured. The side effects I suffer from are minute compared to the suffering I have endured previously with Eczema. Most days my hands/feet are burning, so hot they feel cold, extreme temperatures, hot/cold seem to make it worse, when I wash my hands, I can't tell whether the water is ice cold or burning hot. Colds, flu, chest, ear and throat infections make up most of my winters but I still would prefer to take Neoral, than have debilating eczema."


"I had plaque psoriasis on most of my body so bad that I could not sleep.  I had the usual cracking, bleeding, etc. and had tried everything with the exception of the injectables.  My health conditions would not allow me to take these.  I started the Otezla and within 3 weeks I was completely clear.  I did have pink patches where they were but it seemed to be a miracle. Now I have been on it for approximately 3 months and all of a sudden I have tiny (very tiny) patches starting up again.  Hopefully this is only temporary.  The side effects have not been bad.  They were aggravating the first few weeks but have lessened to just more bowel movements.  I love this medicine and hope that it will continue to keep me clear."


"I am a 25 yr old woman, I've been on Vyvanse for about 1.5-2 yrs and I have had a great experience with it. I've always been a bright student and done pretty well in school, I got by in high school but found myself struggling in college. I got diagnosed with ADHD, tried Strattera, tried Concerta to no effect. New doctor suggested Vyvanse, I started at a 30 mg, I'm up to 70 mg a day but have been steady on that dose for at least a year. It has decreased my appetite, but I also started p90x not long after I started taking this drug so I'm not sure which is more responsible for my weight loss. Besides that, no real side effects just helps me focus and concentrate on whatever I am supposed to be doing (and not just daydream)."


"I had to take the drug every 8 hours for 7 days. All the other reviews claiming this drug gives horrible side effects is false. For the first 3 days, I had slight nausea, nothing unbearable. The last day I made the mistake of splitting the pill, to make it easier to swallow, which was a bad idea. I got extreme nausea and couldn't sleep for hours. Only cons of this pill is the taste, the pill starts dissolving as soon as it hits your tongue. It is a pretty big pill, which is why I cut it in half. Just stick with the size though. On the third day of taking this medication, the discharge and smell of BV was completely gone. I would take this drug again, the minor side effects sure beat having BV."


"Trouble falling asleep and staying asleep"


"I took this medication daily for almost a year. It works great and allows for natural sexual intimacy without annoying drug scheduling intake problems. Unfortunately, I had to stop taking it due to increasing, debilitating lower back pains - one of the known side effects of this medication."


"I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in Feb. 2012 and started Enbrel the following September. I insisted on a biologic, as the methotrexate wasn't doing any good.  I'm on 25mg twice weekly. I still have pain, my knees and left hip are the problem areas for me. I'm able to work, but still have to rest (ha ha! ) when I'm off. I would recommend Enbrel, the side effects have been minimal, compared to some of the other treatments."


"Does a pretty good job."


"I have suffered from ibs for 10 years, after many trips to the er for debilitating pain and no solutions from my gi Doctor. My PCP told me to try viberzi. I have been on viberzi 100mg since the first week in February and I finally have my life back. I have been able to spend more time away from home with my family without the fear or embarrassment of needing a bathroom immediately. This medicine is a godsend for me and my family!!"


"So after reading the reviews I feel a little bit better because after two weeks of taking this pill I have gained 5 lbs and my breasts went from a normal B cup to a large C cup..usually that would be a great thing, but it's very uncomfortable and the weight gain is upsetting because I work out 4-5 times a week and eat healthily. I used to be on the Nuvaring but it is too expensive so I tried a low dose birth control but on this I was spotting all the time and became very depressed. "


"Great product. I suffered since high school (now 32) with having to change shirts multiple times per day. It made me depressed to be so uncomfortable all day. Once I began using the product, within days there was a noticeable difference. A life changer."


"I thought it was working until I developed severe stomach cramps that wouldn't go away. Got scoped and discovered I had fairly severe damage to the esophagus which had reduced the efficiency of swallowing down to 10%. Don't assume the medication is working unless you get checked. They switched me to omeprazole. "


"I was on Mirena after my son was born. I kept having bad side effects for over a year including getting very bad ovarian cysts. I was originally on Microgestin 1/20 and I did notice a big improvement with the cysts and how bad my cramps were during period. Then I started to get a bald spot on my scalp. Contacted Dr just to be told that it's normal and to give it a few weeks. This was like 6 months after starting pill. Dr then changed it to 1.5/30. Hair did start growing back but I couldn't wear my hair up for several weeks. I haven't gained any more weight than before starting the pill but am struggling to lose weight. I've read tons of bad reviews but for me this is 10 better than the sides effects I had from Mirena."


"I have sciatica and degenerative disc disease. This medicine works very well in combination with Lyrica 50mg/twice daily. At times I have used more than prescribed. Then upon not having the medicine due overuse I suffered SEVERE withdrawal. It is miserable. "


"I'm one of the lucky ones with minimal side effects. I couldn't fall asleep for the first week but now I am sleeping very well and see a lot of vivid dreams. My appetite is decreased and I am losing weight which makes me happy because I tended to overeat and I needed to lose some weight. I am exercising every second day. I am taking the drug for major depressive disorder and severe anxiety. My anxiety was gone by approximately the third day of using it. My negative thinking decreased. Before taking Cymbalta I was constantly feeling fear, I was waking up at night, my thinking was severely impaired by negative thinking, I was constantly feeling like crying, I felt dumb in general and wanted to die. I'm back to life now."


"I have Primarily Inattentive ADHD and recently was diagnosed at 39 years old. I was on Amphetamine salts IR 10 mg 2x's a day as needed at 1st, which worked ok, but gave me some side effects I didn't appreciate, such as peeing so much it kept me awake at night. Also it worked inconsistently per day and sometimes per hour. It gave me blurred vision. So I was switched to 20 mg amphetamine salts xr which is much easier on my system. I don't have the urinary issues and it works a bit more consistently, though I don't get the "zeroed in" focus that I got with the IR and I still get some blurred vision, but no issues that cause it. Also, with both I have mildly decreased appetite, which is fine since I'm overweight and also a very dry mouth."


"I went to my dr yesterday n was diagnosed with severe bronchitis and was told this was a good med to take to alleviate my 'tight' breathing and coughing. My Dr suggested it for night time use. I took the recommended dose and it did great with the cough. However, I woke up a few hours later and felt my insides shaking like mad, having horrible stomach cramps like I was going to have diarrhea, it never really 'came about' but when I got up in the middle of the nite I hit a wall I was so dizzy. Never again. I get better results from other much cheaper products. So wanted to love this. I am a pharm tech and I have seen many people buy it. I thought I was just sensitive to the med because I am sensitive to meds sometimes."


"Nexplanon was the WORST birth control I've had. I got it implanted on March 1, 2016. After a few weeks all of the bad side effects started to occur. I was confused all the time, gained 8+ pounds in a month while eating healthy and exercising, extremely tired, depressed mood, and the worst side effect: I felt as if I was living in a low blood sugar state at all times. After reading reviews, some say they need to snack every 2-3 hours to not feel dizzy... At that point I would rather not have the implant at all. Got it removed may 28th and it was the best decision I have ever made. Most of the symptoms have subsided, waiting to get another set of blood work done 2 months post removal for my PCP."


"I was very scared to use monistat 3, especially after reading so many negative reviews about it. After the first dosage of monistat 3, there was already less symptoms of the infection, but mind you there was some leakage the next morning and a couple times throughout the day. However, this does not mean the medication was being rejected, its normal. I just took my second dosage and the side effects I experienced both times consisted of minor cramps, and minor body twitches. It is best to lay down right after inserting, to reduce the amount of leakage. So far I am happy with monistat because it seems to be doing the trick."


"I was on Topamax for almost a month, but I had to stop because of the painfully tingly feet.  It didn't do much for my pain overall either.  I was also taking it to curb my appetite and for PMDD, but my appetite was the same or worse and it did nothing for the PMDD (might have actually made it worse!).  We tried this because Geodon worked well for my PMDD but suddenly stopped working after 4 years (and gave me tardive dyskinesia)."


"I am on my 3rd month and have had breakthrough bleeding half of the time except the week my period is supposed to be. I was put on this because I am in my 40's and the doctor said I should reduce my pill strength.  I've been using birth control pills for my entire adult life except for maybe 5 years when I was trying to get pregnant.  This non-stop bleeding is affecting my mood, my attitude, my attention span.  Based on all of the comments, either this pill works well after the first month or doesn't.  My doctor keeps telling me that it will just take time but there has been no change for the last 2 months.  I don't know how to convince my doctor that this is not the pill for me."


"My son is who is 8 has been on this for over 2 years now.
After he started taking it his SEVERE behaviors decreased significantly.
He was able to sleep through the night and stopped having CONSTANT tantrums.
He still occasionally bangs his head, bite, pinch, kick and scratch himself and others but not nearly as often. The only negative things I can think of is the danger of the medication itself.
But for me the benefits definitely outweigh the risks...
For now anyway"


"I have been on the Nuva Ring for exactly a year and I have stopped it for good. It is definitely very convenient, however I developed severe mood swings and anxiousness while on this form of birth control. I am a very positive/motivated person with absolutely no history of anxiety or depression. After being on this, I would catch myself crying for absolutely no reason, especially while drinking alcohol! I also lost about 10-15 pounds. I am about to start "Lolo" which is advertised as a lower dosage.
Pros: Lost weight, regulated acne, low maintenance
Cons: Increased anxiety and emotions"


"Most effective anti-diarrhea med I've ever taken..after years of explosive, chronic diarrhea"


"I switched to Aviane from Yaz, since the pharmacy told me it was the same but cheaper. It was not! I took Yaz for over 5 years and switched to Aviane, and have been taking it for about 1 year now. PROS: Short period, no mood swings. CONS: My acne is SO bad and getting worse. (I actually have a much more healthy lifestyle than before, so I don't know what else it could be). I need to switch back soon or else my face is going to be wrecked. Also, very low sex drive like almost non existent, which could be a pro or con."


"Tears again spray is helping heaps for dry eyes and excess tearing.  Needed to use it for several days before I felt a big improvement.  "


"I used the ovule and did experience the pain and discomfort 2hrs later. Days after I have swelling and pain. I went to doctor and everything was normal. Was told to use cold compress and take ibuprofen for inflammation. Waiting on results."


"Insertion process was extremely painful (broken many bones and this tops the charts). It was the last day of my period and I had even taken 800mg of ibuprofen beforehand. NP also put lidocaine on my cervix prior to insertion. Drove home after appnt without much discomfort. Light cramping and lethargic the rest of the day and went to bed early. Woke up 2 hrs later with excruciating cramps and could not sleep the rest of the night. Little to no side effects 2 wks following, at which time I started my period again. Cramping became more severe and bleeding proceeded for 10+ days with sharp stabbing pain in cervix (like insertion pain). Couldn't take the pain after 1 wk of persistent symptoms and had IUD removed. Also gained 8 lbs in <3 wks."


"I am a 52 year old male with mild erectile dysfunction. Was prescribed 20mg but decided to start slow with 5mg. Made a huge difference and feel like a new person. Mild congestion but well worth it!"


"It's unfortunate this pain reliever has been removed from over the counter use.  It was one of a very few that actually helped my pain from thrombic angiitis obliterans.  It also helped my brother and 2 sisters with migraines. In my view it is much like ibuprofen except slightly stronger and much more effective."


"I highly recommend trying Implanon. I'm really shocked to read all of the bad side effects. If I would have read these reviews before getting Implanon, I would not have chosen this birth control method. I'm so glad I did though! I have had no negative side effects with Implanon. I've had it since Feb '09 and I love it. I still get a period but it's random and the bleeding varies. At first my period got lighter but recently it got heavier and lasted for about 5-7 days. I'm not good at keeping track of my periods though. I must add that this is a very convenient (for us forgetful women) and A VERY EFFECTIVE form of birth control. I have a lot of sex with my boyfriend and we use no other form of protection and I have never gotten pregnant."


"I had taken temodar for anaplastic astrocytoma who grade 3. Took radiation ,7 weeks temodar during radiation days 100 mg per day, then 400 mg on every day for 5 days in 28 days cycle. After completing this dose for a year it came to know that the medication did not worked and new growth of tumor found. Then dosage changed to 100 mg daily but that also could not stop growth of the tumor but moderately grown as revealed In MRI scans done twice in 4 months"


"I started taking this for the irritability that arrived with perimenopausal symptoms. It has worked miracles!"


"I have intense pain along bottom of ribs and this is the second round of Carafate. It has not helped at all. Still in pain. No side effects from taking it though."


"I was asked to try Benicar and to stop taking Clonidine. That was the best move my Doctor made. I feel 100% better and my pressure is also 100% better. Thanks to the maker of Benicar."


"First year of suboxone was great. Slowly started isolation and withdrawal from responsibilities like brushing my teeth, social activities, get up and go back to bed and isolate watching TV. Terrible feeling in the morning. Tried altering dosages. Nothing helps."


"It has worked well to control my asthma, but after several years it immediately causes me to lose my voice .. making unattractive squeaky sounds."


"Have been on it for about 4 weeks and have certainly noticed a difference in my skin. The first couple of weeks were pretty uncomfortable, but getting a no-alcohol moisturiser certainly helped with the burning sensation. For the first week I looked like I had a bad sunburn, and my skin is still peeling a bit, but not nearly as badly. Side effects calm down and so does your acne! Just stick with it."


"I have been on this pill for a few years off and on. It's very effective at clearing my skin and keeping me not pregnant, but I have gained fifteen pounds, my periods are a little longer but on time.  I had depression with another birth control pill and switched back to this, and after a year or so I noticed the weight gain back. It's okay though but my self esteem isn't as great due to weight gain."