"I have used monistat 1 several times. Sometimes I have no burning and other times (one time in particular) I have such severe burning that I cannot sleep through the night. I continue to use monistat 1 because it WORKS 100% of the time. The time that I had the worst pain, I had let the YI go on for a while with no treatment and was very inflamed by the time I used monistat. I thought this was why I had such an adverse reaction, but I have also treated an oncoming an infection immediately and I still had moderate burning (but not severe). I would still recommend this product to most people, but I recommend taking it just before going to bed and falling asleep before the full burning hits (about 2 hours after insertion)."


"I cannot say enough positive about this medication.  I started the end of March 2016, now 42 weeks in I am at 112lbs down.  I work closely with my physician with monitoring my weight and diet.  I followed all the precautions with the medication.  Eliminating fat from my diet completely.  Working out, etc.  I knew it would not be a quick fix and with this med you get what you put into it.  No serious side effects in the beginning, some tiredness and nausea.  But that is going to happen ANYTIME you start a new medication and your system gets used to it.  I also quit smoking after 20 yrs day 1 on this medication.

This med it not for people looking for a quick fix, if you do not have the determination and commitment it will not work for you."


"Seratonin SYNDROME!!! I
I take an antidepressant Cymbalta 60 mg, Trazodone 50 mg, gabapentin up to 900mg because I have CRPS and literally cannot walk due to a surfing accident that almost paralyzed me 10 years ago.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MED IF YOU'RE ON  any kind of antidepressant!!! It will cause  you to start shaking your heart pounds you're dizzy sick and you could actually die from this! This med does nothing for my PAIN!  If you do take it with an antidepressant make sure you have a Narcan kit !!
God bless us who depend on these doctors!!"


"don't let the internet scare you. obviously most people who write reviews are unhappy with the medication. happy people are so much less likely to take time to write. ive been doing really well with the nuvaring I am so happy to not take a pill every day and I don't have to worry about pregnancy. at the beginning I had some nausea and dizziness this lasted about 2 days. other than that pretty much smooth sailing. im in the second month now and have experienced some breakthrough bleeding on and off but that's to be expected and its more annoying than it is actually troubling. no weight gain, actually I have lost about 2 pounds, not sure if there is any relation there. for the most part I forget I have it in."


"Price gouging"


"I have taken the shot in the past and had bad side effects but I decided to try it again. I had my daughter in Nov. and it is now Jan. and I have not stop bleeding. I see other people have had side effects of bleeding, tiredness, mood swings, and depression. I am having all these side effects. I am due for my next shot Feb. 1st which I will not be getting. Not a fun life when you are experiencing these side effects."


"I have been on Humira since January and my pain is worse, especially in my upper extremities. I was told at the time I started Humira that my Thyroid levels were too low (Hashimoto disease). The doctor upped thyroid meds at that time I am wondering if perhaps that is playing a roll in my RA not improving. It is hard to be patient when in pain."


"For me Dexedrine helped get tasks done. I currently 22 year old male. I can focus tremendously in university. Also have a huge increase in libido with my girlfriend so overall can say it's working for me."


""I have been using ziana for about 6-7 months and it has made my acne better but it makes my face EXTREMLY oily and peely at the same time, but the first 2 months I guess I was better off without ziana, but after that it slowly got better, at the moment my skin still isn't clear but it's gotten better.""


"I started this in Janurary if 2014 and It has made a huge difference but I feel that over time you adjust to it and it stops working"


"The product works great but the past 2 times I have bought it the click spray button only works when it want's to. Sometimes I can't get it to spray at all, like it's stuck.   "


"I was on 3 different medications before Zegerid.  They would work for a day or so then all my symptoms would come back.  Finally my doctor gave me Zeg to try out and I haven't had any symptoms since."


"I agree this drug works very well BUT make sure you continue to read the possible side effects every so often so you can continually monitor yourself for them, EVEN the rare but documented ones.  My 16 year old daugther developed pseudotumor cerebri from taking minocycline for acne which disappeared after stopping the medication and then she started accutane - 5 months now. An eye exam today showed the same thing is happening.  Swelling of the brain that mimics a brain tumor.  HAVE YOUR EYE EXAMS WHILE ON THIS MEDICINE - PAY ATTENTION TO HEADACHES. It is a rare but documented side affect of both medications.  Will show up in an eye exam but diagnosis takes other tests including MRI and lumbar puncture to measure the spinal fluid pressure."


"So I will start by saying that I read these reviews days before getting my IUD inserted and after reading some I was terrified. I thought it was going to be the worst pain in my entire life. I went in to the doctor's terrified with a list of questions &an Ibuprofen 800 in my system. My doctor is great so she calmed me down and answered everything. Before I knew it I was done & good to go. It was one of the easiest things I have ever had done and the worst pain (just an uncomfortable cramp) was when she used the tool to hold my cervix in place, the IUD itself was nothing after that pinch. I know everyone is different but figured I'd let others know that it's not that bad for everyone and I'm so thankful I got it."


"A friend of mine mentioned that this product will cost dependency. Even with that in mind my symptoms still led me to purchase it nonetheless. The good news is I'm not addicted to it nor dependent upon it, because I can't open it. This is the first and last time I will buy this product, whether they change the cap mechanism or not."


"I was on Elavil for many years to help ward off migraines and it did great. Then my neurosurgeon prescribed ultram and I had a tachycardia incident. I am very sad that I can not be on Elavil. I used to take 10mg at bedtime and it was helpful."


"I took Elmiron for 8-10 years. Initially, and for several years, it did not cause any negative side effects. However, after taking it for about 5 or so years, I started to have symptoms of colitis/Crohn's. A colonoscopy discovered multiple spots where the lining of the colon was ulcerated. So I was treated for a bowel disease for 6 YEARS. The doctor wanted to put me on something stronger, but I wasn't eager for that. I remember that Elmiron could cause diarrhea as an initial side effect. I hadn't had that problem, but I decided to stop taking the medicine. Within TWO WEEKS, all of my gastrointestinal problems went away. My most recent colonoscopy showed that the tissue had returned to normal. Be aware of late side effects."


"I do not understand why doctors, frequently, prescribe Keflex for bladder or urinary tract infections, considering how many side effects it creates. Why not just plain, old Amoxicillin?

I, all too frequently, get an U.T.I. Usually it is a very mild infection.

When I use it, I get muscle pain, back pain, anxiety, and agitation.

There must be a gentler, kinder, and safer antibiotic to be used to kill bacteria. I wish I knew the name of one. I would, then, ask my doctor or an ER doctor to prescribe it for me.

I am tired of doctors telling me it is the best antibiotic to use for an U.T.I. It makes me sick! "


"This is so far the only medication that helps a lot with my condition. Unfortunately I cannot take it for long periods of time."


"Prescribed this after recurrent UTI. I am very prone to them and if you are too try to listen to your body and know your triggers. I know it sucks to not be able to drink soda, or having to jump up after sex to pee but it's well worth it in the long run.
Macrobid like sulpha and cipro make me feel uneasy but there's no getting around that but I would rather feel a little uneasy then peeing what feels like fire and sitting on the toilet for hours crying thinking how unfair it is to be born with a short urethra.
I'm shocked how many people would rather have a UTI than the uneasiness of an antibiotic. Not for me. Obviously my symptoms of painful urinating makes it so worth just a little   tummy ache to feel better.
Take with food. Take all reviews with a grain of salt."


"I've been on this pill for almost a year now. It's the first BC I've ever tried. Didn't have any problems until lately, mainly just nausea and sore breasts. One thing I've noticed is that it makes my PMS really bad. I've never gotten bad mood swings before, but I have been lately. I've forgotten once or twice, and haven't gotten pregnant so it's definitely working. The side effects are catching up to me though."


"Had much more pain in joints than the any other treatment including methotrexate, Humara, and for a couple years of nothing but Tylenol and Advil. Week 8 and going back to Humara."


"I have Fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease and acute arthritis. My doctor keeps trying to get me off Soma but I've tried practically everything and I always wind up right back on the Soma because it really helps with the fibromyalgia. I'm glad that I know that this drug does work. "


"Useless. I am a 30 yr old owner, and executive chef of 2 restaurants.  Diagnosed and medicated. Took it last night at 10 and thought i took it wrong seeing as how i was up at 4am still. Round 2 tonight  10 pm, aaaand now its 12:41am.  Not much more to look at on my ceiling. I will be requesting a switch tomorrow."


"Have had serious UTI infections for almost ten years now. Cipro works great  to get rid of them. But I have been prescribed it so much that I am immune to it. I have also developed a bad neuropathy in my left leg and foot that goes into my toes and hurts really bad. Started about three years ago after years of Cipro use. I read there is a lawsuit going on for Cipro and another antibiotic that I have taken for this reason, but I have not joined in the lawsuit. Use this drug with extreme caution and not for long periods of time."


"I have nerve damage in my arms,'can't use them without fatigue. I have tried everything for the pain, nothing works well. Except for lyrica. I take 150mg twice a day and now the pain is so manageable that I get my life back.

If you have really bad nerve pain that makes you feel depressed and debilitated give the medication a go! I have had a few side effects like memory fog but the pain relief is worth it!"


"Best medicine I've been on !!!! Focused,low anxiety,sleeping well no night terrors ."


"The new lidoderm patches from Mylan are not effective because they do not stay on, and they do not let my skin underneath breathe.and they want to stick to themselves which make them ineffective. I will not use them ever again. The Qualitest lidoderm patches work wonderfully. The Mylan do not work in all fields. It needs alot of work."


"Cymbalta has been very effective for me. I was prescribed a different antidepressant that soon proved ineffective for my depression.  I take 60 mg Cymbalta per day and have not suffered any side effects accept lack of libido.  I have found ways to lessen those effects.  Before this drug, I really thought I was losing my mind and I could not function on a daily basis.  I never understood depression but I do now. This medicine has been a blessing for me."


"LADIES!! Please do not take to heart everything you read online of other people's experiences. I am a 20 year old who has been on Yaz for the past 4 years and have never been pregnant. I went in today to have Skyla inserted at a local planned parenthood and I could not have been more nervous due to the terrible insertion stories that I had read online. When the doctor did the actual procedure it did not hurt AT ALL. I have had very minor cramping for the rest of the day but nothing significant and I only took 2 aleve tabs an hour prior to insertion. I also had the procedure not during menstruation and still had barely any pain! Please be aware that the experience is different for everyone and to not worry too much before going in!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"26-uk-So the reason I gave 5 is cause I'm currently taking the 1st L. Disgusting, since 7pm I haven't managed to finish the last 4 glasses as I would just wanna throw up and I really need this medicine to work as I have got a colonoscopy tomorrow.  Two months ago I was hospitalized for diverticulitis, so now I really need to get passed this examination, until 9pm I managed to drink almost everything, but didn't have any movement, I thought the solution wouldn't work.  Then at 10pm when it hit me ! Still didn't finish to go toilet and like the others said its literally like peeing out of your bum. No unbearable cramps though."


"It has definitely helped with depression and anxiety. But the withdrawal effects are horrible. If I forget to take a dose, I wake up SO groggy and out of it. I have these electric-like pains through my body, my vision becomes wavy, and I get a migraine."


"HI team
I use it for phantom pain below knee   and it stops
all pain at night time  and at day time"


"I'm on Suboxone and Valium everyday because I have a bad back and I didn't want to be on my Oxycontin, Morphine Patches, and a few medicines. And I have been on Suboxone for about 3 years now. But the surgery that I'm having is not a option at this time. I have to have it so I'm glad that I can take this and not feel sick or have any side effects that are bad. I'm on the 100mg tablets for two weeks my doctor said that he is going to up the dose after the surgery and put me on something else to. Then I go right back on my Suboxone Plan. So if you are like me and you are on Suboxone this is a good medicine to be on for pain if you are having surgery that's why I'm giving it a 10 out of 10. I hope this was helpful in a way!"


"I cannot even begin to explain how much this medicine has helped me with my depression/anxiety! The only thing I regret is being stubborn and not take it 3 years earlier! "


"We couldn't be more pleased with this medication.  My 9 year old son was previously on Concerta and Metadate CD.  Although those medications were effective, Vyvanse has greatly out performed both.  The most significant side effect has been lack of appetite.  We encourage a late meal so that he can make up for what he has missed throughout the day.  His weight seems to be holding steady following an initial weight loss of 6 pounds.  This is a medication worth trying!"


"The worst weight loss pill did not lose a pound but sure gained... I had been with a different doctor had to switch not happy about doing so and new doctor would not renew the pill I was taking insisted I take BELVIQ not only did I have to jump through hoops to get, I also had to pay out of pocket $100 for and gained weight . Even thought I was over weight I have still been walking but still put on 10lbs of what I had lost on other drug. I craved food it was horrible so now what for me find New doctor that will work with me and give me something that will help. I'm not looking to loose over night I just need a little help being over 50 I was told I eat to much fruit and that was a big problem for me I'm not a big eater really ."


"I'm glad I used this medicine.  My body was dead before I changed doctors to find the problem.  I used every vitamin to help me..mostly Vitamin B and also energy drinks. My new doctor found the problem and prescribed this medicine and now I feel like a new person. I haven't noticed any side effects yet."


"The first two months of Effexor Xr 37 mg were great, I felt good. But that apparently is just the start up. The first couple days of taking it I felt an awesome  euphoria and a high like I was on cocaine.  I was a little restless,  had a hard time getting to sleep, had  diarrhea . The doctor bumped me up to 75 mg one week ago, the first day was awesome I felt like I was on cocaine again. after that first day I felt nothing  other than an overbearing fact that I wanted to get off of the shit. I feel like complete trash.  I feel emotionless but reaally down  I don't know if I can make it another week on this medication . I've been on 4medications and none of them have help so far. This was my last hope for medication"


"I am on Belviq about 2 months now, I started at 180lbs because I got side effects from Nexium (acid reflux medication) gained more 10lbs in a month. My PCP was willing to prescribe weight loss medication. I decided to try Belviq because side effects less than Phentermine. So far I lost about 10lbs. No major side effects and occasionally I felt a dizziness, dry mouth for 1 week. My craving significantly reduce, I snack less better meals. I monitored my diets and at least exercise."


"After trying to deal with my anxiety without taking medication for the past 2 yrs I finally gave in and asked my doctor for a recommendation. She prescribed me Lexapro the 1st 2 days were a little scary (especially after reading the 20 million positive and negative reviews) I felt more anxious and on edge than ever but my search results said that would happen and my doctor had told me I would get worse before I started feeling better so I figured it was normal. After the first 2 days I got the over anxious feeling, so I started focusing on watching out for any other side effects and just getting used to it. The constant yawning the 1st few weeks was just annoying but working out helped a bit. 1 month later and things are going better."


"I had a stroke (Lacunar Infarct left side of pons area ) and was placed on Eliquis 5 mg twice per day.  I began itching head to toe since April 2017.  I looked up the side effects tonight and found this site.  I am stopping this medication starting tonight!  I can’t wait  to stop ITCHING!! My skin feels like sandpaper.  I feel like I have been wearing a wool body suit.  Inside my ear canals are itching. I thought my stroke brought on cataracts-  no this drug did.  I am also suffering from insomnia and what do you know, it’s from this drug.  Restless leg syndrome, confusion, I can go on and on.  I’m stopping this drug now and will let my doc know.  I do thank Eliquis for giving me the coupon to purchase this drug for $10.00/mo.  But so sorry it is not for me."


"This medication has been doing a good job at clearing up my right ear after just a few days. Keep in mind that I also have a perforation in my ear drum as well, although it has been there even before I developed this infection.

Anyhow, I was recently diagnosed with a right middle ear infection last week and was prescribed this along with Augmentin 875 MG. However, I have been taking a 500 MG Glutathione antioxidant supplement along with this medication considering the fact that this medication carries an ototoxic risk."


"By far, the worst experience I've had with any medicine. I almost called an ambulance, no exaggeration. I've never used a product like this before and chose it based on the package implying that you take it, it works overnight, and produces a normal BM the next day. Um, no...I woke up about 2AM confused, sweating, cramping, and could barely stand. I essentially crawled to the toilet and, once there, kept nearly blacking out and gagging. I was clammy and pale, irregular heartbeat, shaking, extremely weak - What literally stopped me from calling 911 was that I didn't bring my phone into the bathroom and after I violently eliminated for a few mins, I started feeling less like I was dying. Can't emphasize enough, this stuff is so effing awful."


"I am 18 and experienced my first yeast infection a few days ago. I read the reviews here after I had already used the Monistat 1 and was terrified. Luckily, I have had great results. After 3 days of YI symptoms, I used Monistat 1 around midnight last night. I did experience some itching during the night but it was totally manageable. I did not experience the intense burning/itching that others described despite having sensitive skin. My skin was somewhat raw but not terrible before using the medication which may have helped. The next morning everything felt completely back to normal (besides discharge which Monistat does say is normal) and the swelling has gone down almost entirely. Only some discharge 20 hours later. Really worked for me!"


"I've had severe panic attacks while primarily driving on interstate highways and through mountains for 30 plus years. I rarely have attacks driving on most other types of roads and conditions.  I've been on Paxil for 5 years now and it is truly a life saver for me.  I choose however, and contrary to most advice, not to be on it all the time as it does numb the senses.

Twice yearly I drive from Florida to Indiana and choose to take 20 mg/day for one month prior to my trip and 40 mg/day a couple of days prior to my trip.  For the most part I can drive successfully with no attacks.  Occasionally I will still have what I call a "break through"- sort of a rush sensation but not as severe as a panic attack.  I have no problems coming off it."


"Second time trying this pill first time was awesome no periods at all but this time around (2 years later)  I'm having breakthrough bleeding and I'm noticing I'm more moody than usual. I'm going to finish my pack off, I don't like it so then I'm going to try something different"


"I've taken Neurontin for many years now and I know without it I wouldn't be able to walk.  I know this because I tried not taking it and after 18 hours I was climbing the walls and I was in horrible pain. I'm not exaggerating either.  I've tried Lyrica and it didn't help at all. I'm still in a lot of pain but I know without it the pain would be a lot worse.  I do have a few side effects with it, some confusion and loss of words at times, but I'd rather live with the side effects than the pain I'd have without it."


"Steroids whether injected or oral caused my fibromyalgia to be more painful. I experienced horrible pain from my hips down to my legs for 2+ days after having prednisone oral or IM/subarachnoid steroids."


"I've been on cinacalcet for five years, two while on dialysis (I was on dialysis for five and a half years) and three post-kidney transplant. While it does reduce my blood calcium levels, my biggest complaint is tiredness, especially right after I take it, which is with food at dinner. I was once at 90 mg a day, now down to 60 mg, and hoping to reduce to 30 mg because of the terrible tiredness. By the way, post-transplant I've been able to eat high levels of calcium and phosphorous (dairy, nuts, sardines etc) and that has enabled me to be able to lower the amount of cinacalcet I take by signalling to the parathyroid that I have adequate amounts of calcium in my blood. "


"Miracle. I have been on 6 different medications over a 10 year period since I was 17 and nothing seemed to be working.  My family doctor was no longer capable of helping me and I was referred to a psychiatrist.  He immediately recognized my symptoms, put me on Lamictal, and I feel like a new man.  The suicidal thoughts, the racing, the lack of sleep...all of it reduced down to almost nothing.  I still have anxiety at times, but I take a Xanax every now and then to just help me calm down.  But overall, my quality of life has improved by 99%.  I do, much to my embarrassment, seem to have erectile dysfunction.  It is not that I have a problem getting an erection, but it seems to be a self confidence issue. "


"I have been on this birth control for 7 years and do not have complaints. I never experienced negative side effects and did not gain any weight. Before going on this birth control my periods were irregular and had been for 6 years. I can pretty much predict the hour I will get my period each month. My periods only last 2-4 days now and are very light. The only "problem" I have had is over the past few years I have skipped a few periods (about 3 or 4 a year). I talked to my OBGYN and he said that is nothing to worry about. Overall, I think it's a great birth control."


"I've been taking Lamictal as a mood stabilizer and a foundation to treat my depression. Found it was insufficient on its own so doctor started me on 40mg of Latuda. It worked very well but I just felt "ok" and it was quite expensive. Tried to switch to Abilify but the restlessness was intolerable and the therapeutic effect wasn't nearly as palpable. Switched back to Latuda at 60mg and don't think I'll ever look back. Tried Zoloft, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Pristiq, Effexor, and Cymbalta also."


"I am updating my previous review from 1/19/2017. I have now up to the full dose of Contrave
(2  morning, 2  night). I have never experienced ANY stomach upset, ANY headache, or any other listed side effect except I noticed on the first day when I up my dose I am extremely fatigued but was fine within 24 hours. I've quit craving an evening cocktail, sugar, and fast food and I stop eating when I'm full rather than stuffed. The 4-pill regimen has only been for about a week but I can certainly tell a difference. I will post an update when I notice any changes."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"Provigil has given me my life back!  I have been on 200mg twice a day and the results are great!  When I quit teaching and went on my husband's insurance, the insurance company refused to pay for two times a day, so my doctor put me on Nuvigil.  I was on it for 6 weeks and I was always tired.  I am moving back to Provigil. "


"I took Chantix for 5 weeks about a year ago. I loved it at first; it helped so much with the cravings. I had to stop taking it due to the debilitating headaches it caused. The real problem is the headaches didn't stop when I stopped the Chantix. I'm still seeing a neurologist for daily headaches that present with both migraine and tension symptoms. I'm sure I'm in the minority, but it was most definitely not worth it."


"2 day on med & I can breathe again. Very happy."


"I have been using abreva for four days. The second day I noticed it was getting better. Today on the fourth day I noticed that smaller bumps around my cold sore are starting to form. It made my cold sores smaller but now I have to deal with what it caused. Very disappointed because having a cold sore isn't pretty. Just when I thought it was getting better, something else pops up. It was very expensive so I was really looking forward to a better  experience."


"I have been taking Alli for about 3 weeks now. I didn't have any side effects, but then again I had been eating foods with very little fat in it. I wanted to put Alli to the test so I ate some lasagna, which has a lot of fat content. After I ate that my bowl movements did contain a bunch of oil. So does it work - absolutely."


"I was on 200 mcg of Fentanyl Patchs, and 100mg of MS Contin 3 times a day and 30mgs of MSIR (instant release morphine) 3 times a day for almost 7 years for these horrible migraines I have constantly. These medicines were not helping anymore after being on them for so long. About 6 months ago I changed doctors who switched me to Opana ER. I am taking 80mgs every 12 hours along with 600mcg Fentora 3 times a day for breakthrough pain. I have not had any side effects from the Opana at all which is wonderful and I can function daily and not be laid up in bed constantly. I would definitely recommend Opana ER but just think about something for breakthrough pain in case it is needed."


"My doctor prescribed Fioricet as a first-line treatment for my headaches.  (I'm still not sure whether they're migraines, tension headaches or something else but they always happen during my period).

Fioricet definitely works, albeit with some side effects.  I react poorly to sedative drugs like butalbital in that I get awful rebound anxiety/depression after only a couple doses.  All the more reason to use this medication sparingly.  There's a definite euphoric effect that lends itself to abuse.  The combo of caffeine + a sedative is a strange one, but it works when all OTC stuff has failed.  I much prefer it over something like Topamax."


"I've been on Contrave for a month and have lost a little over four pounds. I'm happy with that, considering it's the first time I've ever LOST weight during the holidays. I do get more migraines than usual, but I take Imitrex for them. I've noticed I have way less of an appetite in the evening, as opposed to the daytime. Overall, I'm excited about how the next few months are going to go!"


"Lowers cholestorol but I have the oddest side effect - I call it itchy feet. In the bottoms only and nothing stops the itchy feeling, except Neurontin. It's an internal nerve itch, not external. I was scratching on concrete, anything to make it stop."


"I started this about a year ago and have had 0 side effects, which I am so thankful for. Finding the right pill is just doing a trial and error for each one. I had severe heavy periods and major acne but everything went away within a couple months."


"I'm happy to see that Chantix helped ppl. We all know cigarettes are not healthy, tax your breathing, make you a social pariah, etc., And then there's the ridiculous cost. Which is why I wanted to stop; for all the reasons listed above.

I knew, from the commercial, this could make me depressed and suicidal. I thought it was the common disclaimer to avoid liability if I decide to stop smoking but jump off a bridge.  Which is where I was pretty quickly into it.

I felt like a zombie, was ridiculously tired. No matter how much sleep I got, was tired. And sad.

Cigarettes lost their appeal. As did everything else. I was/am extremely congested, sad, "lost," hopeless. My teeth hurt. !? I also had strange smells.

Good news- stopping abruptly is OK"


"I went on a course of 20mg per day for about 2 years, basically on advice from duty nurse. This was after telling her of mild anxiety, low energy and low moods. After about 4/6 weeks my general mood/positive feeling and energy levels were enhanced. After approximataly 2 years the effects wore off totally.  It is now 15 months since I stopped, I am now about to restart, hopefully to get those positive moods back."


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"With in a period of 4 years I have had 2 mirena inserted.  First insert was definitely as painful as a full contraction.
The benefits I received by the mirena was:
My skin condition  has calmed,  severe cramping had lessened,  bleeding wasn't as heavy.
After stating this shortly after the first insert I became ill was was diagnosed with a auto immune disease and sero negative rheumatoid arthritis.
Even though there is no study or theory base evidence to suggest that the mirena had any cause to kick off this condition,  I strongly personally believe that my body's response to both insertion of the mirenas has it tricked into my immune system trying to reject the mirena being a foreign object inside my body.
I currently can't take it out"


"Helped to put my IBS-D to where I wasn't running to the bathroom every 15 minutes."


"Aleve helped with pain.
Took 1 pilll after dinner but had bad side effects.
Stomach pain really sharp, bloating, diarrhea, my intestines were making noises , runny bloody stools.
Pain was unbearable.
No more Aleve for me."


"I'm not completely sure if my experience is from the pill or possible pregnancy. I've been on sprintec to 2.5 weeks, I took a pregnancy test and that was negative. But still freaked out over the possibility due to the symptoms. Mine include: nausea, increase appetite, and definite mood swings. I did however start this bc 2 weeks after my cycle so that hasn't came on because of it. Idk"


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"Works great for my migraines when taken at the first sign of a migraine. Fast and extremely effective!!"


"I started using Epiduo about a week ago. I did not have severe acne but I was very embarrassed of my breakouts. I tried other medications that did not work for me so I was skeptical about trying Epiduo. Within 4 days my skin began to clear up. I did not experience any negative side effects nor did it burn my skin like it does in some patients. I would recommend Epiduo to anyone with mild acne who wants a clear face. Epiduo gave me confidence to go out of my house without make up and without being embarrassed I LOVE it!"


"I was a long time advocate of this med (250/50) - as it was the only thing that prevented asthma issues deteriorating into pneumonia.  Had to use only from October to January - and then asthma would subside.

Grabbed the med the other day and with first inhale lips, mouth, and tongue immediately began to tingle and swell.  Raced to the sink and rinse out with sprayer, hoping the same thing wasn't going to happen in throat / lungs."


"Easy to use, easy to remove. I did notice breast tenderness when using the NuvaRing. My period has gone from 5 days to 3 days with a substantial decrease in cramp pain."


"I've been on Lutera for 6 weeks now. Only con is acne which is very mild. I'm 5'8 & 117 lbs. I've gained 7 pounds so far which I love since I have a fast metabolism. My breast grew also. I love Lutera so far. I'm looking and feeling great."


Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine

"Works great for irritable bowel syndrome! I am so comfortable at work only down side it is expensive."


"I did a lot of research and asked my doctor to put me on Loestrin, being that it had a lower estrogen dosage. I started taking it before I went to bed every night, as instructed by my doctor, so as to sleep off some of the initial side effects. I had some small headaches week 1, but other than that I've loved this medication! The only issue was that I had some mild spotting about a week before my placebo pills for the first two packs. Lighter shorter periods, smoother skin, and NO CRAMPS! Love this pill. "


"I have been using this for 1 week with an antibiotic called Solodyn (Minocycline). I have light acne but my biggest problem was painful hormonal cysts on my chin and this did not leave me dry like Retin-A did. I had noticeable results in just 1 week! With any skin issue I know that results don't happen overnight but I am so happy with this product that I had to review it!"


"I started taking it about 6 weeks ago for sarcoma.  The only trouble I have had with it has been some gastro discomfort.  But I was taking it first thing in the morning on a totally empty stomach.  Now I eat breakfast and take it two hours later.  Then eat some yogurt an hour later and so far all the stomach pain is gone.  I do have some food allergies and a slight case of irritable bowel syndrome so I was not really surprised when I had the stomach pain.
I have a CT 2/13/13 to see if the tumors are continuing to stay shrunk.  But I feel fine.
"


"It was efficient to have no anxiety.

Except 2 weeks before my final exams, I"froze" = I had anxiety attacks.
The big side effect was that it was extremely difficult to reach an orgasm / ejaculation + I lost more than 50 % of sex pleasure. Not good for couple life. Also I sweat A LOT during the night + big traumatizing nightmares if you forget your pills +  I think I did sleep apnea + sleep paralysis. All those things at 75 mg. An other bad effect was that I became over confident / maniac.

Also better to use Effexor than generics. The real brand seemed better for me"


"Clean-out went much better than expected. Taste was better than I feared. If you like to drink water, like I do, it was no big deal. I swallowed 80 oz in half an hour."


"I'm 39, and have been a smoker for 20 years.  I'll be 40 in March, and that was always a hard stop for me.  I mean, if I didn't quit by 40, when would I ever?  Quitting was tough for me.  I would be very cranky, lethargic, pi**ssed off, and would nic fit.  I always wanted to stop, but in my heart of hearts, never 100%.  This time I wanted to quit 100% and be done forever, and man did Chantix come through.  I smoked for 12 days while taking Chantix, and it's not that it made me stop.  I noticed the gross cig smell more on my hands and shirts, but that was about it.  The HUGE difference for me was that when I did stop, my mood was basically the same.  What a miracle.  No nic fitting, no more tired, just me feeling great and empowered."


"Taking Pristiq for severe panic attacks as prescribed by my GP. 6th day into it and already feeling much more calm and clear headed. Some nausea and a little constipation, but please - if that is the trade off to feel much better - than so be it. Not planning on a long-term relationship with Pristiq, however. Using this in conjunction with therapy so I can have some relief while I work through finding the real emotional root of my problems. Pristiq is only a band-aid while I try to heal whatever wounds. Give Pristiq a try, everyone reacts differently, but it has truly been amazing for me so far. Good luck to you, all."


"Took this with zoloft to get me out of a black hole of anxiety and insomnia after a terrible few weeks trying remeron.  Withdrawals from remeron were terrible and I didn't sleep for about 6 days  (I'm not exagerating).  Was about to give up but my dad convinced me to try another med since I had an obvious chemical imbalance that wasn't correcting itself.  Despite not wanting to rely on a benzo for sleep I really didn't have any alternatives and I needed help fast.  Zoloft combined with this for a few months got me out of the hole I was in.  Tolerance did set in eventually (about a year) but I'm working on finding something safer but this med essentially saved my life."


"The side effects were strong for me but it was worth it. I quit 5 years ago and have never slipped up."


"I began talking Adderall about 3 months ago, I was scared to say the least. Many people I talked to advised against taken the ADD meds, instead suggesting naturopathic (?) meds. I wouldn't know where to start! I have suffered from depression since I can remember, started taking meds for that in my early 20s. Looking back at my life as a child into my teens and adult years, there was no doubt in my mind that I also had ADHD. Now 20 years later, I realized it was time to do something about it. Dr started me off at 5mg, then 10mg, up to 20mg now. It's amazing how this stuff works, I can ACTUALLY concentrate AND complete something!! The only complaint I have is that I am a little (more) spacey, could be because I'm a mother of 3 though!!! "


"I am 22 years old and I have always had sweating issues in conditions that did not call for it. Recently it has gotten very bad. Cant make it through a workday of retail without a 6 inch diameter sweat stain. I have had a series of interviews for an internship and the combination of nervousness and hyperhidrosis = catastrophic amounts of sweat and pit stains. This is what really motivated me to seek help.

Tried it last night, didn't notice much irritation at all. Used a tiny amount and My doctor also recommended putting on a thin layer of moisturizing girl deodorant to help with irritation. Today I am sweat free so far. I will update after a few days."


"I took this medication for a parasite called blastocystis hominis. I have a metal taste in my mouth and feel nausea and anxiety. Also my pelvis hurts and I feel my chest feels tight at times."


"My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with the flu (H1N1, but they did not verify officially due to the number of cases in the area) and went from a fever of 104F, chills, body aches, sore throat, etc to almost completely back to normal with no sign of fever after 2 doses (24 hours). She has had no ill side effects and I couldn't be more relieved to see her healthy again. I highly recommend this medication!"


"Effexor Saved Me After Many Failed Medicines.

Current Med Combo- Effexor 75 mg, Lamictal 200 mg, Abilify 5 mg

It saved me from wasting anymore time locked up in my house 24/7 and avoiding conversations, knocks at the door, people, telephone calls, and anything else involving socializing.

I FINALLY LEAVE MY HOUSE. WILLINGLY and REGULARLY. Daily.  I NO LONGER FEAR APPLYING FOR JOBS. I NO LONGER FEAR THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING A JOB because I would have to deal with people. I am willing and eager to go out with friends, family, acquaintances, meet new people.

SIDE EFFECTS- Only Nightmares, which eventually become less and less and then go away after 2 months. Maybe a little unpleasant at first. Definitely bearable.

It's not bad for everyone."


"I had my implant inserted in December 2014 and am now seriously considering having it removed after less than a year. The first 3 months were okay, only 2 regular periods with occasional light spotting in between.  Well, that ended in a big ole hurry.  I now have constant, heavy spotting (including during my wedding in April, yes it was so much fun to make my maid of honor hold my dress while I REPEATEDLY changed my tampon, AT. MY. WEDDING.) and my cystic bacne is out of control. I've now been on my period for almost 2 straight months, and needless to say I'm sick of it.  I've also gained 15ish pounds.  We don't want kids yet so it's great that it works for pregnancy prevention, but I'm not sure it's worth all the extra side effects."


"I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2016.  I had shown no symptoms, but it showed in a routine colonoscopy.  Humira was the first medication I tried.  It suppresses your immune system and within a few months I had developed a melanoma.  Then another.  Time to try another med ..."


"I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 13 due to my cerebral palsy I had been taking zonegran since then I had weaned myself off of my medication when I got pregnant and had been seizure free for almost 7 years I recently had a relapse and began seeing a different neurologist she put me on keppra THE WORST three months of my life my moods would go from 0-60 in a matter of seconds and for no valid reason I had trouble remembering things even troubling with communication it’s true I also began to have suicidal thoughts and became to much to handle even for myself I would randomly cry then get angry I recently was referred to another neourologist who asked me about these symptoms and then it clicked I DO NOT recommend this medication to anyone"


"I took this for 4 months. It gave me awful almost dangerous constipation . I felt dumb most of the time. I was never sad nor happy. I wouldn't recommend this unless nothing else worked."


"I can't rate it yet but I gave it a 5 because it's been about 5 days. I've noticed a calm relax feeling.   Normally after I exercise, I still have energy. Since I've started to take it,  I've noticed a good calm relax tired feeling.  Not a drowsy tired, which is good.  Also,  I'm noticing an attitude switch for the good.  As for weight gain,  nothing yet and I hope it stays that way.  I'm eating much better and exercising more to balance just in case.  I definitely  feel a change for the good. Hopefully this is a fix until I can do it off medicine.  If not,  it is what it is. I'll keep an open mind.

Let me know if anyone has anything different."


"I was using Ortho evera for over 10 years and loved it, then was told I needed to switch to zulane because planned parenthood no longer carries ortho evera. Its been only 2 months and I already have spotting issues on weeks I'm not supposed to bleed. I'm seeing a lot of girls having trouble with the patch falling off. Let me give some good advice that has helped me. When you shower, when its time to condition your hair, put in the conditioner and then put your hair up in a clip so  the water doesn't fall onto the patch. Rinse conditioner out on the opposite side of the patch on your back, as the steam, hot water, and conditioner WILL loosen the adhesive, causing it to fall off."


"I am writing this review for the sake of all women who are iffy on this product. I was apprehensive to skyla ONLY because of what I read online. Despite my doctor assuring me this was the best option for me, I still was not 100% on skyla. I am one month post-insertion and I am so happy I decided to go with Skyla. I am 19 years old, and I have struggled with birth control since it was present in my life. I cannot be on the combined pill due to the migraines with aura (visual changes) I get and I struggle with acne so the POP pill is not for me. I decided to go with skyla and I'm very pleased. Insertion (for me) was a bad cramp that lasted no more than 5 seconds. Spotting/cramps continued for about a month after but now I'm good."


"It made my "down side" not go as deep, but I felt like I could not leave the house - I didn't want to.  No visitors - didn't want any. Since I'm a very social person my friends and family were concerned. My "up side was better - I wasn't POed all the time and the thought racing slowed way down. Not the best experience, but better than the whole trip down the rabbit hole it would have been."


"Approximately twenty years ago, I was taken by ambulance twice and once by car to ER where they gave me something that calmed me.  It was similar to a seizure. Nothing ever triggered these attacks.  It just came upon me very fast. I was enjoying my career and life; I'm very social.  My doctor finally sent me to a Psychologist and he diagnosed me with panic attacks. There was a name for this!!  I was prescribed something similar to Klonopin and when Klonopin came on the market, he prescribed 0.5mg twice a day.  I have had no adverse side effects, only positive.  I have never had another panic attack and do not plan to ever stop taking Klonopin. I am the same person I was and live life to the fullest in a new phase of 'early retirement'!!"


"i was extremely excited about qsymia 3.5 for 14 days.. Lost 5.5 lbs. however..it took 3 months took get my dr. Nurse to do her job & get me qualified.. To move to the next dose of 7.5mg. & it is awful even though it's been only 6 days I am sleeping a lot,, eating less, but also found out I am type 2 diabetic therefore I need to be a wake to fix my meal,,, I am going to wait 2 more weeks for Ned's to get in my system, I am getting the face tremble so I know it's going to work, my daughter has lost 60 lbs, in 3 months. & her sleeping & tingling effects has passed, "COME ON QSYMIA summer is on the way""


"I was waiting until I had been on this for a few months to leave a review. This drug has been great (so far so good don't want to jinx myself). It does take some time to get used to and find the correct dose. Don't give up. I took a small dose at first then worried I was getting C and stopped then started then felt like I needed more...but after a few months my schedule seems to be a half of a .05 mg tablet every other day. I also go to the bathroom every third day. I was never a once a day person so every third is ok. I do keep a calendar and write down my dose taken and when I have a BM so I'm not getting C or I'd skip a days pill. Drink plenty of water, watch that you still aren't eating a high fat greasy diet all the time. Try it!"


"I have been on Jolessa for almost 2 months now. I love it so far. I have not experienced any bleeding or spotting yet and hopefully don't. I hope this medicine continues working for me. My head went numb after the first month for a few days which scared me but everything is back to normal. I feel so weird not having a menstrual cycle every month but I'm loving it."


"My first experience was in April of 2011 with the implant Implanon. The first few months were the hardest. I was depressed for about six months & had severe mood swings. I refused to take any medications such as antidepressants & relied on my friends & family for support. The first year I only got my period twice. Second year just one time and my third year I didn't get one. I randomly get cramps but no period. I have also randomly experienced headaches, backaches, sore nipples, brownish discharge & nausea. I am sexually active with my husband. We do not use protection (condoms) and let me tell you, it is VERY effective! I am going on my second year with Nexplanon with a total of five years with this particular birth control."


"This is my first birth control ever and I really love it, I used to have a horrible period and break out very very bad. I have cleared and my period is much lighter and shorter. It seems like for this to be a persons first birth control it works fine."


"I would never recommend this form of contraception to anyone. I have never heard of a single woman (who I have known personally) who has had a good experience with the Implanon. I had it in for 7 months. I bled non-stop for the first 3 months, then did not bleed for one month and then bled again (consistently) for 3 more months. I had terrible anxiety and depression. My mood swings were horrendous and I was so uptight and moody. As soon as I got it out, within days, I felt better and my periods returned to normal (like clockwork). My husband said that I was not myself when I had the Implanon in and that having it insterted changed me into a completely different person."


"My doctor started me on this after I had crazy nerve pain due to shingles.  It works amazing for me!  When I don't take it or it's time for my dose it feels like I've been shot in the area where my shingles were worst.  So I have nothing but great things to say about this medicine for me."


"It's a wonder drug - my daughter takes it and lost so much weight. Her headache's are gone, she feels like a million bucks."


"I have been on this birth control for over a year now after getting off the depo (horrible side effects) and thought this would make me feel better. And it did until the last 3-4 months I thought I was depressed but reading these reviews makes me realize it must be the Sprintec. I get depressed and like other reviewers mentioned "emotionally numb". And my sex drive has been completely nonexistent making think something is incredibly wrong with me but it's just the birth control! I will be off this completely and will stick to condoms. I wish there was a safe birth control for women to take without the god awful side effects. Makes me feel bad for women everywhere wondering what is making them miserable."


"I have been taking Buspar and Celexa and as far as the anxiety it has helped me a lot..I was having bad heart palpitations and it's gone..no more headaches either..what I did was I started talking Celexa at night and I take Buspar 2-3 times a day.

I can't say I'm completely ok because the Celexa needs to be in your system at least 6-8 weeks before you start feeling better....I'm feeling a little better. And not having Anxiety truly helps. I'm still haven't been able to go to work because of how scared I am to get an anxiety attack but I'm already starting to consider it. Believe me when I tell you I was on the verge of being committed...give it a chance not all our systems are the same.

Good luck"


"I recently got this birth control. My periods are normally off a little so it's hard to track them anyway. But this was different,  my period usually comes on the 2-3 week out of the month this time it came on the 4 week. That was fine Lol,  though it did put a dent in my Florida trip. However,  my period usually lasts 5 days , 7 the longest it's ever lasted. , my period has been on for 11 days so far and still is!!  The cramps have not really been painful and my bleeding has been lighter than normal,  but still!  It's summer!  I'd like to enjoy it lol!  But besides this I haven't experienced any other symptoms!  So far I like it,  besides the period lol. It's Okay thou!  Better and more effective than the pill or shot!"


"I love this medicine. Made it that I didn't have to take my original Lamictal 150mg morning and night, now I just take the XR 300mg every day at lunch. "


"I am into day 4 of taking Effexor. I have been extremely nauseous, dizzy and sweaty. I can barely eat and have lost water weight. Mood is great otherwise. I am told the nausea goes away."


"I'm 23 and have tried just about every ADHD medication out there. I've been on Vyvanse for some time now and it's great! I have energy, I can focus at work and school. It lasts the entire day and then some. The only drawback is you won't eat. You'll be hungry your stomach will growl but you can't eat. Sleeping is tough because it's a stimulant so I was put on sleep meds to help. You might have a jittery feeling and increased heart rate at first. It takes about an hour or so to kick in but it's a fantastic medicine. It's also very powerful. All you gotta do is NOT take it past 2pm at absolute LATEST or you'll lie awake forever in bed. Eat prior to ingesting because you won't eat later. It's great, try it!"


"I'm 43 and have been using Frova for 8 years.  My migraines have been debilitating since puberty. I know my life could have turned out so much better if I would have had Frova in my teens and twenties. I've lost dream jobs because of migraines, I've had to quit college because of migraines.

I was never dependable due to having headaches. Thank God I have Frova now!!!

It truly has changed my life!!!!!"


"I took this medication for 8 weeks.  The first 2 nights I had headaches but nothing I couldn't deal with.  That is the ONLY time I could even tell I was on the medication.  There is no trace of the virus in my blood work.  This medication is FABULOUS it worked for me and I would recommend it to anyone.  There is a newer drug out now where you don't even have to go get bloodwork throughout the process.  Science is awesome."


"I was prescribed Zoloft for depression anxiety and OCD. I was excited to take it. My parents kept me on the holistic lifestyle growing up so I was ready for something to really work for me. Seeing how severe my depression and anxiety were is in my adulthood I decided to try it. 1st day I thought I knew what I was in for but once I experienced it-  it was strange it's a very strong drug. felt good initially. It was working and I felt happier like my mind was fixing itself. I noticed how dark of a place I was in. 2nd day I  started feeling the negative side effects like feeling tired and restless at the same time which is an awkward and horrible feeling and my anxiety got worse. Also dizzy and ringing ears. I may go back on it but I'm checking w my dr."


"I cried for the for the first week on Buspar which for me is expected when taking a new medication. Once that week was over Buspar came to the rescue. Buspar has given me progress in my recovery and has dented that wall of fog. It has helped me purge most of my guilt and resentment and helped me notice some of my defects. I am only taking 10mg right now. And after trying a number of different anti anxiety medications I think I've found the one. All hail Buspar. "


"I became very ill and had to go to a hospital."


"Relpax is a great migraine medicine, I have tried ibuprofen 800mg, Elavil, Maxalt, Imitrex, Midrin and countless others. Relpax stops the migraine quickly but it is ridiculously expensive, even with my copay it is $119.00 for 12. I still have a couple left from samples but I can't wait for a generic brand!"


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

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


"I gave this drug rating of 5 because I have seen it do well for many people. However, I went CRAZY after starting this medicine. I watched 4 people take this medicine and do very well and quit smoking. If it was not for a friend that I had not spoke to in weeks calling me I would have done even worse. When she contacted me I explained my symptoms of fatigue, depression, and even crazier things. She then told me the exact same thing happened to her on Chantix. I have quit smoking before. My advice: Try this medication but HAVE SOMEONE WATCH YOU FOR SIDE-EFFECTS."


"I am trying Seroquel for Tourette's and have noticed no difference. But my general level of anxiety has decreased and my sex drive is much higher! When I first started Seroquel my obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms became much worse but they are now better than they were before I started taking it. I feel more in the moment during the day.

Bad part: I get goofy after I take it (I have to take it at night because it knocks me out) and I am having abdominal pains every day and mild diarrhea so I will have to stop taking it soon.

I don't know if this is a side effect or not but at night when I am lying in bed I have started getting weird sensations in my hips and then my legs will kick out violently. This happens every minute or so until I fall asleep."


"I had an absess on my gum the pain was bad. I took this and within hours needed no pain killers - gave me a slight headache but nothing bad, just a slight cloudy feeling, but its still is a lot better than someone hitting you with a base ball bat. That's how my face felt without this antibiotic. Top stuff."


"Can this spray cause while spots inside mouth"


"Losartan gave me painful backaches and pretty severe swelling in my hands and feet.  Because of this, I had to take a potassium supplement for the backache and then hztc for the fluid retention.  I do not like having to take two medications to control the side effect of one medication.  Those issues got under control, but now it has given me chronic diarrhea so I have to switch.  All that aside, Losartan does control my blood pressure very well, and I've had issues with Norvasc, Lisinopril, Bystolic, and Clonadine.  Maybe I'm sensitive.  If you have hard to control blood pressure, this might be a powerful drug that will work for you.  I ended up in the ER once with 220/150 (on Norvasc) and Losartan HCTZ got me in control really quickly."


"I have had issues with underarm perspiration since I was 8 years old. I am a very clean person, and I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. It took me YEARS to even talk to my doctor about it because I was THAT embarrassed. Having this issue has really impacted my life and left me feeling gross, dirty, humiliated and afraid to part-take in normal daily activities. I have actually put paper towels under my arms and have also taken panty liners and folded them over the underarms of my shirt to minimize the appearance of sweat. Still, nothing was enough. Finally, I got the courage to talk to my doctor, and she prescribed me this. It is my third day, and I am wearing a tee shirt and I am 100% dry."


"I am in my early 50's and suffered with erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia the last few years. On and off again prostatitis using antibiotics and getting awful side effects. Saw advertisement for Cialis for daily use and talked to my urologist about it. Had the voucher for 30 day free trial. After ONE WEEK, I was urinating normal, and not waking in the middle of the night to go! After two weeks I was getting erections like a teen again, middle of the night, mornings and when I wanted sex. I couldn't be happier, no more pain, more sex and a happier wife!"


"My symptoms of sinusitis grew rapidily over 24 hours BEFORE taking this antibiotic. I started out with allergy symptoms, Only on my left side. 8 hours into it I had a pounding  headache and my face and nose hurt really bad. I suffer from anxiety and had a bad experience last year while taking over the counter cold/allergy meds, so this year I was definitely not going to medicate myself up and decided to go to the doctor. my dr. visit was on the second day of being sick & I was full blown with what I thought had turned into a flu.Coughing was mild and mostly because i was dizzy so i felt nauseous and would cough. Chills,sweats,shakes,worst headache ever,nose and face hurt so bad. took 2 pills felt better in 5 hours"


"Gives good relief but gives stomach pains side effect and paranoia side effect if taken more than 3 days"


"I have currently been on Ortho-Cyclen for a few months now and am going back to my doctor soon to see if I can be prescribed something else. The good for me: very effective when taken correctly, and light periods with bearable cramping. The bad for me: terrible mood swings, bloating, very low libido, and nausea. If I didn't take this pill before bed and after a meal, I'd be sick to my stomach. I have experienced bloating, but haven't gained any weight. The low sex drive I have experienced on this has been very bad. Overall, it's free through my insurance and didn't get me pregnant, but the negative side effects are not worth it anymore!!"


"Initially, I was prescribed Ativan for anxiety related to menopause. I took 0.25 mg every few days for that. Then, after a death in my immediate family, I began taking 0.25 to 0.5 mg almost every afternoon.  My prescription reads "1 mg up to 3 x daily as needed".  I have never needed more than 0.5 mg a day. I have not felt the need to increase beyond that dose. Ativan helps me think clearly and removes the stress that is pretty prevalent in my life at the moment. It also allows me to rest at night."


"I loved this drug--until my insurance company said it was the 'same' as another less expensive drug. I've been miserable ever since. The acid reflux is returning, I am bloated and bowels are always a surprise. My surgeon is thinking a second surgery might be needed - if only I could afford the Protonix it could be avoided."


"I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996 soon after moving to Seattle. In hindsight, I've been *depressed* for most of the past 20 yrs. The long, dark Seattle winters didn't help, so I'm sure I suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder, too. I avoided taking antidepressants all these years, fearing side effects, weight gain and turning into an emotionless zombie. NONE of these things happened when I started on Wellbutrin XL-150 mg. Instead, immediately after taking my first couple of doses, something miraculous happened: my 17-yr struggle with bladder incontinence COMPLETELY disappeared. I have my pre-Multiple Sclerosis bladder back! I'm also STRONGER on my bike than EVER (I'm an avid cyclist), sleeping great, dreaming vividly, losing weight and interested in sex like never before. MIRACLE MEDICINE (for me)!"


"I have been on Victoza since February 2015.  I have lost over 60 lbs.  I have had no side effects other than black and blue at the injection site.  I was also taking Farxiga with the Victoza.  Had stupid side effects with Farxiga, runny nose constantly.  I am now off of Farxiga and just taking Victoza.  For me personally Victoza it is great."


"After taking Lamitcal (250mg) for a 8 months or so to address my highly recurrent depressive episode, I realized I was still feeling agitated/annoyed/worried/anxious etc. Psych prescribed a low dose (100-300mg, up to 3x/day) to take as needed. I take it when I know something stressful, or a stressful part of my week, will be coming up. It seems to 'just work,' subtly within 30 minutes. It works so well and it is so subtle that I more than half wonder if it's all just the placebo effect. However it works, I'm happy to have found a chill pill that has no side effects, is non-habit forming and can be taken as needed rather than feeling enslaved to it."


"After a tragic and dark episode in my late 20's where I seemed to have reached rock bottom, some random doctor put me on effexor, minimal dose. Eleven years later I have never been able to get off the damn thing. And I lost count on how many times I've tried. This stuff is seriously addictive and is one of the worst in its kind. Make absolutely sure you really know what you get yourself into with this drug. Even just missing a day makes me sick, two and I'm sick as hell. I just finally started the long and slow process of tampering down 10% a month by removing little beads. It's gonna take ten months but I am determined and hoping it works out smoothly ... Nothing this addictive can be good. Beware."


"I have a different experience than these reviews I am reading here.  I do not think this is the best drug ever and really have a hard time believing the 9 and 10 ratings.  But also this drug is not a total dud and does not deserve so many low scores.  To me this is the second best drug I have tried for insomnia.

After many years of struggling including lost work days, Ambien was a miracle to me and since going on it 8 years ago. I only needed about 5mg each night to be out and have 0 side effects from the stuff.  But I want a safer alternative at least for some of the time.  Belsomra seems to be fitting that need.  While it is not even close to being as effective or side effect free as Ambien, it is much better than Sonata or Rozerem.  I do need a higher 20mg dose for the stuff.  It usually kicks in after about 45 minutes and consistently puts me to sleep at that dosage. I have been learning to manage a slight headache / dehydration effect from it by keeping a water bottle by my bed.  I am slightly drowsy for a couple hours in the AM (although it wears off completely and am fine by about 9am)."


"I started taking this medication two weeks ago. I am a single mother so i exercise as much as i can. I also have a office job so i sit more than I am active for my 8 hour or more shift. I can say it has decreased my appetite and I get full much faster when I eat. As to eating smaller portions I also cut off sugar drinks all together. I have my cheat days every now and then but who doesn't? Over all i have lost 8 lbs in two weeks!!! its more than i would of lost eating a cheese burger without it. So over all I am happy about this product and hope to lose much more and cut that cheat day out once and for all. Its also gave me so much more energy. Good luck on your journey guys:)"


"I have used a lot of different ADD/ADHD medications. Concerta works okay. It helps my concentration, organization, and memory only a very small amount. But it makes me very tired and moody. Overall, it's not worth it for me and I will be taking Adderall again next month."


"I had trouble functioning during the day because I couldn't fall asleep until 1 or 2 am, then had to get up at 6 am.  My doctor prescribed 10 mg Ambien (not CR) but because I'm small I decided to cut one in half the first night.  I was able to sleep soundly almost immediately after my head hit the pillow and I slept all night.  That was about three years ago and I am still taking my half pill per night and sleeping well.   I have occasional times (maybe once every two months) that I don't sleep well with them, but I don't blame the pill for that.  Follow the directions, if you don't it isn't the fault of the drug, it's your own fault."


"This was the third medication I tried for my depression and anxiety. I'm not going to lie, the entire time I was on it I felt like I was on Ecstasy 24/7. Everything was rainbows and sunshine and I felt so euphoric and amazing and warm and fuzzy. However, I had the nastiest headaches constantly, and they came on as soon as I'd take the meds. Almost the entire time I felt so nauseous and I had migraines and it didn't let up. I switched at my monthly appointment because the headaches made the euphoria not worth it."


"Had terrible reaction to this medication. Could only tolerate it for one week. Increased anxiety levels, restlessness."


"I got the Skyla TODAY. I am 21. I had my first pap in March. This is the first time I've "taken" birth control. I chose the skyla because it's smaller than the mirena & lasts for 3 years. I didn't want a 5 year one because I feel like having something in there for 5 years is more gross than 3 years. It was inserted about 2 hours ago. As of now, I am feeling cramps. Just like regular period cramps. When it was inserted, it didn't feel much different than a pap. I did feel a few cramps, which were pretty bearable. My legs started shaking during the process, but I think it's because I almost let my nerves get the best of me. My doctor explained the whole process before doing anything, which was good. I would recommend this product!"


"I just wanna share this with girls who are worrying and freaking out cause I sure did. I took plan b cause I messed up on my birth control but also took a new pack of birth control the day after plan b, I didn't get my period for the month in February at all which freaked me out but I ended up getting old blood a couple weeks later and finally a month later after finishing my birth control, during my placebo week I am on my period right now. So I wanna say I know it's hard not worrying about if plan b works or not but it really does. If you take it with birth control I would say it throws off your cycle."


"This medicine gives me the runs after a few days of use but its sure better than coughing up a lung.

I have found nothing else though that works as well when I get a head cold."


"Helped slow me down so much that I was ignoring the pain. I didnt care about anyone or anything . Made me constipated. Just stopped taking it a week ago and dont feel anything bad. Feel much better now that I am off"


"Life saving! Im so happy to have this drug, I was a severe herion/opioid dependent for 8+ years, I got pregnant and got off the dope, seeked council whoch led me to methadone clinic. It was a way to maintain with a baby without full withdraw/detox. Skip 2 years of maintenance methadone. Finally took the leap to suboxone. 100% best decision I could ever do for myself and my Family. Both my husband and myself are addicts, together when using we were going to either get a divorce , go to jail , or die. You cannot uae narcotics on thus drug. If you do you will be very sick, or in my case you spend enough money to realize that you can do copious amounts of dope and not feel any different ! That's life changing !"


"Worked very well the first week, now in week 2 not so well. Great for short term."


"I got Jaydess (Canadian name for Skyla) inserted on Feb 22. It was a painful insertion for me with 3 very intense cramps, each lasting about 10 seconds. I took both acetaminophen and ibuprofen before the appointment. Immediately after I was ok, but the cramping kicked in while driving home and I spent the night taking ibuprofen and using a hot water bottle on the couch. The cramping subsided over the next few days and I know get short ones every once and awhile as I still adjust. The biggest thing is the bleeding. I have literally been bleeding everyday since insertion. I really hope it stops soon. Quite discouraging. Other than that, no other side affects yet."


"I've been on birth control for 7 1/2 years all together. Since I've been on nexplanon (1 1/2 years) I always feel bloated and fatigued. I've had periods that have lasted 3 weeks at a time and I'm always ANGRY, fire breathing angry at that. I've always struggled with anxiety and depression but it's worse with this birth control.. My headaches take half of the infirmary to attempt to get rid of them. Another thing, what happened to the moisture? It's gotten to the point that I have to use lube anytime that I want to have sex. Nothing seems to help and I've NEVER had this problem. Getting this removed ASAP, don't won't babies then use a condom."


"I have been on Lamictal now for 15 years.   We started at around 600 mg/day,but gradually reduced this to 250 g/day,and then after a couple of small seizures this was upped to 300g and I now take200 g at night and 100g in the morning. My doctor says Lamictal dosage must be minimum 250 g  day to be effective, with a maxi dosage possible of 1 200 g / day.  We did try some Lamictal plus Keppra onthe way,but reverted tojust Lamictal and that was fine.  I have had very few seizures since I started - maybe once every3 years - but recently got 2 when I went to Australia and had had a 30 hour trip.  Stress and alcohol are linked to my attacks.  I have very light epilepsy discovered at age 32.  I am very happy with it"


"This is the first medication prescribed for me of all the SSRIs, antipsychotics, AEDs and other designer drugs that did not cause significant adverse reactions or just plain not work.  I have a sleep problem complicated by PTSD which causes major adrenaline reactions during the night, the time which my body was programmed in childhood to believe dangerous.  Butabarbitol helps me sleep peacefully at night with no hangover in the morning."


"This medicine was given to me to treat unknown swelling in the brain. It worked."


"I have had side effects with every single allergy drug I've tried- prescription and none - ranging from sleepy to practically comatose. Zyrtec is the only medicine that helps me and positively impacts my quality of life. "


"I have COPD and other lung issues. For two weeks I received two shots a week. At first it seemed to help with little side effects. By the third shot did not seem like it was working anymore. Fourth shot caused severe side effects. I broke out in itchy  rash head to toe,  my throat was starting to constrict combined with a "sick" feeling getting worse as day went on.; Ended up in ER with throat constriction and difficulty breathing. Several hours of oxygen and Benedryl    I was released. I will NEVER take this med again. I still have the lung and heart sac infection!"


"I've tried many other non-addictive medications and none of them helped my anxiety the way Xanax does. After several other medications, (and hesitation on my part) my doctor finally prescribed me Xanax 1 mg 2-3 times daily depending on my level of anxiety that day. I ended up breaking most of the pills in half and only taking 0.5 mg usually 3x a day, and find it relieves my anxiety without the level of sleepiness a whole mg gives me. I usually only take a whole pill if I feel a panic attack coming on. But, I'll take the mild drowsiness any day over the level of constant anxiety I had prior to starting the drug, and a couple cups of coffee usually does me good. I can definitely tell when a dose starts to wear off though, some withdrawal."


"My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in the first grade.  At the advice of his then doctor we did not treat him with any medications.  My son is the sweetest, kindest kid and wanted to please everyone (teachers, parents, etc).  However, he struggled so much with academics and general life organization.  Homework time was a nightmare. By the time he was in 4th grade I broke down and took him to a doctor to try medications because something HAD to change. Vyvance has changed his life for the better. All of his grades went up in a matter of weeks, his homework is completed correctly and neatly before I even get home, and he will even tell you he feels better in general.  He also tried Adderrall but that just made him very hostile."


"Really wanted this to work had allergic reaction to Cymbalta but it was helping fibro so tried Savella. Have been doing titration pack. Never got higher than 50 mg in 3 weeks but my neck has been stiff, headache, stomach pain, bloating, anxiety increased achy feeling like the flu. So I plan to stop it and see if things improve . Diagnosed with fibromyalgia 20 years ago and haven't felt this bad in a long time. So disappointed."


"I've always been very thin, and I disliked the way I looked in the mirror for years. Then 3 years ago my mom introduced me to this medicine, it worked wonders for my body. It stimulated my appetite, mad me sleepy which was good since I had problems sleeping and this medicine changed the way I looked. I was curvy and attractive, I took one pill every day or sometimes every other day and I moved from a size 0 to a beautiful size 6 and I was very happy with myself. The sad thing is I'm in China for one year doing my postgraduate degree and the stresses of being here have pulled my weight down to 8kgs less to where it was when I first came here. "


"40 year old female with history of suffering with overactive bladder both urgency and frequency since 2009. I was having 2-3 leaks a day and at one point had to start wearing adult diapers.I tried all the conservative treatments-therapy, every prescription medication, and interstim in 2013. All of these methods failed for me. In July of 2014 I received my first dose of Botox, it helped a little with frequency not so much urgency. I just received my second dose of Botox on July 8,2015. This time my doctor increased my dose. As of July 13th I was no longer wearing pads or liners. I am one happy girl :) 6 long years of hope and finally something has worked for me. My frequency has decreased and there is NO sense of urgency and NO LEAKS. YAY!!!"


"After 19 years of smoking at least a pack a day I quit using Chantix.  The first week was very difficult, nicotine withdrawals and constantly finding myself reaching for a pack that wasn't there anymore. I did the full 3 month course.  I was really worried that I would fall off the wagon as soon as I quit taking the pills, but it didn't happen.  I had relearned new habits in those 3 months.

The main side effects were vivid dreams.  I've had clinical depression in my past and was not affected with it at all.  I highly suggest taking Vitamin D too. It's now been over 3 years and I'm still smoke free.  It's a completely different life being a non-smoker!"


"Received this horrible stuff for my upper endoscopy. Made my heart race for two days, coughed so much when I came too and afterword for about 10 minutes,  made chest sore, made me a chatterbox and I'm usually a quite person....wasn't sleepy,  I went to bed,  deep sleep, woke up to heart racing and jittery feeling from this medicine,  caused shallow breathing too. It will never pipe through my veins again! I had to drink and drink water to get this junk out of my system. Horrible poison!"


"I started off on 50 mg. I was instantly able to tell that my appetite went up. After a week, I went up to 100 mg. I was on 100 mg for 3 weeks and gained four pounds in two weeks. I was eating bigger meals and I craved junk food. However, I felt like it was helping my anxiety a little bit. I decided to stay on it because I have tried Lexapro, Brintellix and Venlafaxine, and none of those worked for me. After the three weeks, I went up to 150 mg. I gained an extra pound, and my anxiety and depression got worse. My sleeping schedule got off, my social as well as general anxiety increased, I was jittery and I wasn't able to focus on anything."


"I found this site and comments of great interest.  My daughter had a shot earlier this year and complained of continuous bleeding (not spotting) feeling bloated, nausea, headaches, cramps and very depressed and emotional.  She went other doctor who has put her on antidepressants and pills to supposedly stop the bleeding a week on still bleeding.  My daughter is 24 and has changed from a lovely bubbly happy person into an ill zombie who sits on the sofa all day fatigued and in pain.  I certainly intend to seek legal advice."


"I took Otezla twice, two years apart. My first experience helped my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis within 3 months with minimal side effects. I had loose stool for a couple of days and a mild headache. THEN I developed a very aggressive breast cancer and was advised to stop Otezla.. I underwent chemotherapy, bilateral mastectomies and reconstruction. One year later, I began taking Otezla again because my psoriasis and PA came back with a vengeance, as predicted. Four months into treatment, I developed breast cancer in my sternum. Once again, I quit the Otezla and have since undergone radiation treatment. I did not tick the boxes for a patient at high risk for breast cancer. I feel my cancer may well have been a direct result of Otezla"


"Just started, no evaluation yet as only been on it a few days"


"My husband gave clomipramine a try yesterday and as a side effect he got very violent and angry."


"Been on it week. My ob/gy gave for weight loss. It gives me alot of energy and I don't eat much like before the pill. I can tell how much I loss now. But I do see the difference in me. It only give dry mouth that all."


"Since I work at an OB-GYN office, I'm somewhat of a birth control connoisseur.  I was on NuvaRing for 2 years.  I didn't experience any weight gain and it gave me a regular period, my partner and I never experienced any discomfort from it, and it was definitely an improvement from the "crazy moodiness" I had on the Depo shot.  Also, I LOVED the convenience of inserting Nuvaring only once a month.  The ONLY downside was that I had absolutely no sex drive.  As in, I never even thought about sex any more. If it weren't for the 100% change in sex drive (and the fact there's no generic yet), I'd go back on Nuvaring in a heartbeat."


"I have no complaints about Sprintec. I have been on it for four months now with no problems. I was late for it a few nights, resulting in an early period, but it was not a big deal. My periods have been lighter. I have actually lost weight, but my bra size has increased from a B to a C! No complaints there!"


"Y'all, I'm an ob/gyn and it took me using this stuff myself to decide I will NEVER recommend it to a patient again. My vagina is on FIRE. I am completely miserable. This is way worse than any yeast infection I could dream up. I feel like I must have third degree burns on the inside. I thought I could tough it out, but no girl is that tough! Monistat, this is NOT okay. I will be prescribing oral treatment from now on."


"this pill got the job done but i've never felt so sick in my life. i couldn't sleep for 2 days because i kept waking up sweating. i felt very nauseous and fatigued. i threw up twice. honestly just make sure you have condoms so you don't have to take this pill. it really isn't worth the side effects."


"I have been on belviq for 5 days and I'm down 2 pounds...my starting weight on Monday was 251 and now I am 247.  I have cut back on eating due to not feeling hungry all the time so that helps me count calories so I don't over eat but I will say that you need to make sure that you eat breakfast in the morning.  Don't forget to download Myfitness Pal to help. Side effects: I had a headache, drowsiness/dizziness the fist day but that seem to wear off the first day or so. Good luck everyone and I will keep you updated on my weight loss. Adding exercise this week everyday!!"


"I've been taking 75mg for a little over a month, I've seen a positive difference for sure! There are so many bad reviews on the drug and it made me worry but being on it has really changed my life in ways. My depression is so much better, I don't take as many naps as I used to, my headaches are a little better, and it's even helped me with irritable bowel syndrome. It's still hard to focus sometimes, but not bad. I don't have many side effects on 75mg -- I have crazy dreams sometimes but it's not bad! And I think I might be a bit more hungry. Although, if I miss a dose by a few hours I will definitely feel it. I start to get a migraine and have to take the med right away.
This really worked for me and I hope it could help someone else!"


"Hi to all girls, who are terrified about getting pregnant! I want to share you my experience: I had sex with my boyfriend on my ovulation day (according to my bbt chart) and the condom slipped off inside me. We both had panic and went to a pharmacy to buy the morning after pill. I took takeaction (levonorgestrel 1, 5) after 30 min. unprotected sex happened. The last 2 weeks were the longest of my life but finally I got my period one day earlier than expected. The side effects I experienced were: heavy bleeding (the first two days), tiredness (disappeared after 5 days), abdominal pain (one week before I got my period). My period is heavier than usual and with a lots of cramps but I am not pregnant. Good luck to all of you!"


"I had my Skyla insertion 3 days ago. I have never had any children & no pregnancies. I decided to look at a safer method & I was looking for another route with a more guaranteed pregnancy protection. I was super nervous & I had no idea what kind of pain to expect other than "severe menstrual cramp" feeling described. The insertion itself was quite painful but I didn't take any meds prior to my appointment so I highly recommend that. Severe cramping occurred for 36-48 hours after insertion. I am now 48-72 hours in & am experiencing no cramps & no bleeding. I will continue my pills for 4 weeks until my follow up appointment. Even though insertion was miserable, it lasts 10 seconds. Highly recommend this method!"


"I have not had a good experience with this medication. I've had the implant since March, had a 2 week long period in April, no period in May and a 2 week long period in June followed by constant spotting of either blood or brown discharge. I've also gained weight and my acne has gotten worse. I think there's less of an emotional side effect and more me upset at what is going on. I was completely regulated on the pill and am considering going back to that because I'm worried about there being something wrong internally with my uterus on this implant. It's taking a toll on my relationship because I feel self conscious and apprehensive about having sex."


"Having great success with escitalopram for anxiety. Have been taking 10 mg daily over 4 weeks now. First AD med I have ever taken and I was quite resistant. But after months of struggling, my life was going downhill quickly. Losing sleep, no appetite, missing work. So glad I got help! Most noticeable start up side effects were some increased anxiety (which thankfully was offset by clonazepam the Dr prescribed), insomnia, complete loss of appetite, and some constipation. These all disappeared in less than 2 weeks and I am now sleeping and eating well with very little anxiety. When I do feel anxious, I can control it instead of it controlling me! I feel my normal self again:)"


"Me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke inside but we didn't notice so when he pulled out, we were scared and so we went to krogers 15 mins later and took the plan b pill. So EXACTLY one week later I got my regular period . So this stuff works. I didn't think it was gonna work but it did... But I took another one the day after too. I don't think I'm supposed to do that ."


"I always have had psoriasis of the scalp but recently it has started on one armpit.  It is very uncomfortable so my mom who is a nurse gave me a tube of this. It worked within a day but I lost out and it broke out terribly bad like I thought nothing could help it.  I found the tube and it looked awesome after just one day.  Just finished my second day and it had faded quite a bit more. I'm sure it won't be long till its completely gone. Can't wait.  It's the summer and I can't always keep my arms down."


"With no medicines I am the world's laziest housekeeper - no kidding.  With Ritalin, I am still that, but I do very well at work.  I tried Adderall because it was cheaper and it didn't help my concentration at work, but I painted the floor and the ENTIRE inside of my house, a complete renovation - needed no sleep, almost at all.  While it's great to be so productive, physically, I have to try something else, because I feel like I'm on full throttle."


"Everyone is obviously so different. My experience wasn't even close to as positive as some of the others have mentioned. Thankfully I received a physicians sample, and did not purchase it.

I took about 6 days worth, and noticed increased discharge. After taking it for another 7 days, I woke up with the worst headache. Headaches are very rare for me. Then I noticed some spotting on my underware. By the evening I was sweating heavily, and just felt horrible.

It was then that I decided to look up side effects.  I have discontinued taking this medication. It's just not worth the side effects for me.

Your mileage will certainly vary."


"Started at 225 now 215 (ten lbs) in 14 days also on a 500 cal diet with little exercise."


"I LOVE Depo! Been on it for about 2 1/2 years, only side effects are some weight gain (5-10 pounds) and minor cramping once a month maybe. I used to have TERRIBLE periods, ever since my first shot I haven't had a single period or spotting. It's nice only having to go in once every 3 months. Definitely 10/10!"


"Second time on this pill for BV. My only symptom was yucky discharge. Prescribed 14 400g pills for 7 days, to take 2 a day. I know it tastes really gross, so I drink it with coca cola and get down really fast. I'm on the second day, about to take my 4th pill. The discharge has gone away already, which I am very happy about. Have felt really dizzy and shaky, but I think it's worth it. Well worth taking for bacterial vaginitis."


"So far I've had a decent experience with mirena. I had it inserted during my period (on the 2ND day) that was a weird experience. Insertion was a breeze, no discomfort. I was nervous after reading all of the reviews.  Less than 1 minute  and it was over. I threw on my clothes and i countined on with my day like normal. I'm sure i should've waited to habe sex but i didnt. On the 3rd day i had some cramping, since then no cramping. Ive never really had much crampong so i went into a little bit of a panic mode And was beginning to doubt my decision. Bybthe next day the cramping was gone. Mild spotting.  I feel like my sex drive has increased.  I am worried about the weight gain but I plan on staying active and keep a close eye on"


"I find that taking it alone does little to ease my pain. However, with stronger pain medication it works well!"


"Oh man thank God for this drug!!!!!! I literally JUST realized I have a UTI and I'm out of the country, but I have ciprofloxacin with me. I can tell I only just developed the UTI since symptoms weren't unbearable yet. Within the last 30 minutes since taking the pill I already have some relief. I'm concerned about the possible side effects after reading these reviews, but honestly I feel like anything is better than a UTI."


"This 1day monistat...I will never try again. I wasn't even burning at 1st, just an itch from taking an antibiotic. This egg I inserted made my pocket book burn. I don't recommend this product if you can't stand a constant burn to your private area."


"I just started Celexa when my doctor put me on it about a week ago. We just couldn't win with my depression and all that entails for major depressive disorder, and I was feeling really depressed at the time. I'm on a low dose but only for about two weeks until we check it out. I've been diagnosed now for about 8 or 9 years, tried LOTS of anti-depressants. Even though I tried to work with them all, as a team me and the medicine, we just couldn't win with it the depression. My side effects of depression are a huge lack of energy, being angry often, usually at the whole world, so much stress and negativity, So much that I will say thanks to everyone who commented. I hope I have a lot to look forward to now based on all of the positive comments about Celexa."


"I have been on Yasmin for a long time but began having break through periods after my third child. My doctor switched me to Zovia and within 3 weeks I gained inches on my hips and thighs. I work out twice a week and watch what I eat so this was concerning. I also developed a LOT of acne on my face. Big red sores that were painful. I have since switched back to Yasmin and my side effects have reversed. Thankfully. It may have been due to the increase in the amount of estrogen from the Zovia."


Lyme Disease, Erythema Chronicum Migrans

"For Lyme symptoms (which vary over months) I've taken different antibiotics for more than a year. Most of that time I took a different medicine (Ceftin), then IV, then Doxycycline which was not quite strong enough to stop the last of my symptoms (spine pain and arthritis in my hands) so for 30 days I took BOTH the Doxy   azithromycin. There was almost immediate improvement (100% in spine!) but not completely resolved in hands. Currently doing another 30 days of both antibiotics. Side effects: there are hot flashes, like night sweats, for about 5 minutes every hour, but that may be caused by Lyme. The only gut problems may be my fault for taking it on an empty stomach then starting the day with black coffee. (Yeah -- don't do that.)"


"Parnate in my experience has been the most effective AD for anxiety. For me none of the SSRIs/SNRIs worked. I've taken 30-40mgs for ~ 2 years on and off. It's not perfect. It has it's issues. That said it actually helps with anxiety which is A  . Caused no weight-gain, no sexual issues. Side effects were: Red eyes, not really being able to tolerate much alcohol, feeling a little 'weird'. Only thing to note is drug interactions. I stuipdly took ecstasy while on this which was a very fast way to a blackout, seizure and ambulance bill. Do not take anything that will affect Serotonin at the same time as this medication. Drug interactions are very serious. That said food reactions imo are exaggerated."


"Went on Effexor for panic disorder/social anxiety caused by OCD. It was debilitating and the symptoms really affected my ability to go through life. I had been on other meds, which did not do much, so I was genuinely surprised and happy when the Effexor made a noticeable difference in the frequency and severity of my panic attacks. I have a few moments of panic now and then, but nothing as bad as it was. OCD is still there, but does not cause me too much distress or interrupt my life as much as it used to (and Effexor is not meant to treat OCD anyway). The side effect that got me the most was tiredness, so I was put on Wellbutrin to balance that out, and it seems to be working for me. The other side effects are entirely bearable."


"I've been on this pill for about almost a year now.  I have yet to get pregnant, so it's doing its job. Although, this pill comes with many down falls to not getting pregnant. Every single month after my period I receive extreme uncontrollable nausea. It wakes me up every night for the first week and I feel forced to make myself throw up. After a year I'm finally considering getting a new birth control."


"I am very aware of how my body feels on any given day, and I was very apprehensive about starting birth control again. I remembered feeling sluggish, craving food and being moody when I was on other birth controls. Last time I was on birth control I gained 10 lbs and couldn't shake it. With Lo Loestrin FE I had side effects during my first month. Now I'm in the middle of month two and I feel no side effects whatsoever. During month one I had non-stop spotting for two weeks straight (not fun for just starting a relationship). I bloated about 5 lbs during week 2, but with a little more dieting I worked it back down. I remember having one moment of extreme moodiness in week 3. But like I said, its month two and I have no side effects at all."


"I have inherited familial high cholesterol. At age 36, I had quintuple by-pass surgery. At age 46, 56, 63 and 65, I had stents due to blockages. I've been taking statins for 30 years in spite of severe muscle pain, currently Crestor and started Rapatha injections every two weeks,  shortly after it became available. I consider the shortness of breath I have been experiencing to the Rapatha, and my symptoms have grown increasingly worse during this period of time, including weakness and trouble breathing. I have  allergies and asthma, which I thought was the source of my trouble breathing, however,  my breathing problems have significantly worsened since taking  Rapatha and is a debilitating side effect. Cholesterol  has dropped significantly."


"I'm 24 have 3 children 4, 3, 11 months. I have been addicted to pain killers since I was 21, and I had to get off of it. My kids where suffering and my whole family. I found a great doctor and she gave me Suboxone. I have never felt better in my whole life. I'm so much happier. I don't spend my whole day looking 4 my next dose. I spend that time with my kids and my husband is way happier. "


"I've always suffered with bad sleeping patterns and anxiety around stressful times such as exams or when I have a lot of deadlines, taking two of these (25mg each) knocks me out and means I don't have the bad anxiety dreams (that used to stop me from thinking  straight) and now I get everything sorted the next day."


"I used the full Obaji package for four months and gradually stopped using their sunblock and skin correction lotions because the breakouts where 100x worse than before I started the treatment for mild acne.

I did keep telling myself that my skin would have more breakouts and then improve but 4 months was a long time to wait.

Now I only use the tretinoin cream and it had been great. I only have one or two spots max but overall my skin is clear.

I use the oil free moisturiser by murad to protect my skin against UV light and I'm really pleased with the results."


"I was having coughing episodes about 3 hours long. I coughed until I vomited, and even until I lost control of my other bodily functions (both of them). I basically did not sleep more than 3 hours a night (if that) for a week and a half. Since I can expect this cough for another 4 weeks to 4 months, I broke down and gave this a try. It is a testament to the sheer physical force of the pertussis cough that Tussionex only stops it by about 80%. But that 80% makes all the difference! I am sleeping adequately and can keep food down. The unpleasantness that goes along with taking opiates is far, far preferable to this vicious pertussis cough."


"Makes me swell up, eat too much, bump into things, forget words and does nothing for my pain. Stupid, expensive drug. I've been taking 150mg. 2X per day for almost three months. It doesn't work."


"Reading all the posts/comments on here - PEOPLE - if you are still feeling bad and not noticing relief from symptoms of an underactive thryoid PLEASE TELL YOUR doctor.  If your doctor disagrees with you then find an ENDOCRINOLOGIST to get a second opinion.  They specialize in endocrine issues which the thyroid falls under.

You know your own body better than your doctor - research the symptoms of an underactive thryoid and if you are still feeling them - then get a second opinion.

Never stop taking this medication on your own,  it takes 4 to 6 And be aware that when you start this m weeks to notice a difference in your body.  Also, ask your doctor to write DISPENSE AS WRITTEN on your prescription to avoid the pharmacy giving generic"


"Used to get 2-3 weekly migraines before Topamax and would run out of Fioricet and Imitrex. I tapered up to the 100 mg dose and while I do get the occasional tingling in my fingers and toes, its nothing compared to a full fledged migraine. I also dropped 8 or 9 lbs, which is a lot for me since I'm 5'2 and was 129, now I'm 121lbs. I have almost no appetite, but almost no migraines."


"It helped with the migraine but I experienced terrible anxiety!"