"I was completely disabled by my nausea. I had zero appetite, simple tasks seemed impossible and went 2 weeks without working. At approx 7 weeks my doctor prescribed Diclegis. I must say I was extremely hesitant but after another week of constant nausea I decided I would give in. The change has been miraculous. I can sleep better, have an appetite (limited to salty or sour things only) and nausea almost completely gone.

After a few weeks or taking Diclegis, I decided to test not taking one night and spent a full day in bed with nausea and not being able to eat. Later that night I took my 2 pills again and next day feeling absolutely wonderful. This medication is a life saver."


"I have had my Paragard for one year, and it's been great! Insertion was not pleasant, but it only lasts a moment and now it's nothing but a distant memory. My periods were heavier and my cramps more severe for the first three months, but after that they returned to nearly the same as before. So many people wrote about their terrible experiences that reading up almost stopped me from doing it, and now I'm so glad I got it anyway. Just remember that those who had a negative experience are more likely to post about it, so there's a bias! It's also totally possible that it will go just fine and be a fantastic BC method. Don't be too afraid to try it and see if it's right for you, you can always take it out if it's not."


"This birth control has worked very well for me. I've tried 3 other oral contraceptives in the past (all for 3+ months each) and I tried the Skyla IUD for 6 months. All of those ended up absolutely ruining my body, my clear skin, and my moods. I became borderline suicidal. My OBGYN recommended me this brand due to its low hormone levels and the fact that it is mostly estrogen based. I've still been having some spotting still 5 months in, but that's my only real complaint. My skin has stayed clear, my sex drive is normal, and I haven't gained any weight. The fact that it's SO EXPENSIVE sucks though. $37 per month...I wish I could get it free like the other forms of birth control I've gotten in the past!"


"This drug is the first to relieve some of the severe symptoms  associate with severe back and leg pain from a work-related injury. I found it to be effective in reducing the pain level from 10 to about 7 (1-10 pain scale). There were no side-effects that I am aware of when given an injection in the ED setting."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I wouldn't normally review this type of thing, but I had read every horror story on the internet before I took it. It didn't taste "good" and everyone is different, but it was nowhere near as awful as I expected. This is not medical advice, but as other people have suggested:
1. chill it so it's cold when you drink it
2. use a straw
3. As  per my doctor, I rinsed my mouth between glasses with ginger ale
4. Based on what I'd read, I ate a low residue diet for the 4 days before (toast, bananas, jello, yogurt, applesauce) and was done with the process in 3 hours.
5. Do some stretches to move your stomach around.
My problem turned out to be revealed thru the endoscopy, not colonoscopy. But this wasn't among my top 25 worst experiences in life"


"Fourteen years i have been taking Aggrenox. Total life saver for me.  Headaches when I first started, took Tylenol if absolutely necessary.
? Generic.  Am I going to be forced to take generic?  Pretty scary."


"I am 27 years old and have had fibromyalgia for 5 years.  I've been to many drs and always left feeling crazy or like they didn't believe me, "I was too young to feel that way."  I've tried numerous drugs related to fibro and nothing has helped.  I felt as if I was getting worse and got almost every side effect of each drug I tried.  I was giving up.  I switched to a new doctor last year and she is amazing.  She hasn't given up on me.  She told me about Savella and asked if I'd be her guinea pig.  This drug has changed my life!  I can get through the day normally now.  At first, I had some hot flashes and nausea but they subsided after a few weeks.  I still have a little pain but nothing like it was.  I am so thankful for my doctor and Savella."


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


"Prescribed 25mg for GAD. It didn't do anything so I requested an upped dose. They prescribed me 50mg and it still did nothing. I have tried Benadryl, Lemon Balm and so many other things thag never worked. I am on Xanax now but it still really doesn't do much. I am on a 0.5dose and it works more maybe 30min and not very well."


"When I was 18 the first time I saw a gyno she prescribed me Tri Lo Sprintec. She gave me a packet of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo which I think the pharmacist said it was basically the same thing. For both I had no problem. To start off, I never really had bad cramps or anything major and I definitely didn't feel anything after starting birth control. After the price for Tri Lo-Sprintec went up I got off of it. I am about to go on Tri sprintec which my doctor said it's just a little higher dosage so that's probably where all those other symptoms come from (nausea, mood swings, acne, weight gain). As for everyone else who has been experiencing these symptoms, they are also very common when you PMS, except for the nausea but mainly I think it's psychological."


"Worked fast"


"My  scalp psoriasis began about 5 years, about the same time I was put on high blood pressure medication. I'm not sure if there is any connection.  I have tried all kinds of medicines as well as laser therapy with no success. Recently, I went to a new dermatologist who prescribed Taclonex with great success. However, if I stop using it for more than 3 days, the psoriasis starts up again. One of my complaints is I have a hard time washing it out of my hair. The day after I use the medicine, I wash my hair at least 4 x) and it still is greasy."


"I have been on Loestrin for about three years now and all in all it's not a bad pill. One thing I would have to say though that I hate about this pill is the weight gain. In the first six months of this pill I gained 25 pounds! I was always a skinny girl, so you can imagine how awful it is in six months to go from a size three in pants to a size eleven. After that I have not gained any weight, though it has been very hard trying to lose the 25 pounds. More things that I've noticed that I haven't liked are mood swings at least a week before my period, tender breasts, and irregular periods. It's been two years for me on this pill and I will go three months sometimes without having a period. Aside from the rapid weight gain this pill is okay."


"I have been using Mucinex for 6-9 months for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Cough (20 years).  Started with 600mg twice a day for about a month, then I switched to 1200mg twice a day for about 2 months.  1200 was way TOO Much, it made my joints burn with pain and my left leg swelled up. I switched back to 600mg twice a day - still had the pain and swelling - then dropped the dose to 600mg once a day - the swelling went down and the pain was much less.  I got very tired -hard to work.  All this time the Mucinex worked to control the Fibro and helped me to function and think clearly.  I will try an even lower dose of Mucinex. Can't get it over the counter. I've been off the medicine for 2 days with lots of rest. In a few days I'll be back on with a lower dose."


"I have had the Mirena placed 16 months ago.  I am 30 and have 3 year old twins. It was a little bit painful to have it placed.  The Mirena has helped my mood swings and not so much for the acne.  I was iffy about if the first 5 months I had it.  I cramped hard and the bleeding was heavy. I have always been a spotter not a bleeder.  But after 6 months, it lightened up and now I only have light spotting.  I don't miss taking the pill everyday.  My moods are wonderful!  I used to be an emotional roller coaster with other birth controls.  I am retaining my baby weight.  I can NOT shed it.  I exercise,  I don't know if it is just me or if it is the Mirena holding onto what I have.  I don't plan on having it taken out any time soon."


"Ended up with bad inflammation in the chest. Felt like I was being stabbed while breathing. Other medicines did not work. As soon as I was given my first dose in the E.R., 15 minutes later I was feeling better and not suffering anymore."


"I have been addicted to Percocet, Lortab, Morphine IR, and Oxycodone for almost 6 years since a horrible accident. I was so fed up with feeling like shit every 15 days after I ran out of my medicines. I couldn't wait to make another excuse to my pain doctor to get more pills. On Monday (1/12/09) I was done. Live or die? I chose to live. I went to my doctor and told them that I wanted to change - NOW! They referred me to a specialist in addiction. I was given 8mg of Suboxone immediately upon arrival (I was in SEVERE withdrawal). One hour later, I felt ALIVE again. I don't mean high, I mean alive! NO WITHDRAWALS! COMPLETELY GONE! NO CRAVINGS!- NOTHING. I have lost EVERYTHING but now I have my life. Suboxone is a miracle!"


"I think this medicine is a wonder drug. When I was 15 I took this medication for severe cystic acne and within 5 months my acne was completely gone except for the redness that eventually went away. I only experience dryness of my skin, lips and hair and very mild depression (but hey who isn't depressed when you have acne that bad). Now I am 27 and some minor breakouts but I wouldn't go back and change my decision to take accutane for anyting in the world. It changed my life for the better in so many ways."


"My asperger syndrome is many times better now because of zyprexa."


"I took Valium for nearly 20 yrs for anxiety and functioned just great. My Dr retired and I had to find another. He is weening me off, now down to 2.5mg twice a day. I am miserable ! I'm stuck in my home, can't sleep, and my heart and stomach are going wild. I don't know how much more of this I can stand ! I feel I'm going to have a heart attack, I've lost so much weight I look terrible. And my Dr doesn't seem to notice or even care. He says he cannot be writing for it. I am not a dope head. I am a 53 yr old grandma who needs help. My children worry about me all the time. What is a person to do ?? Go to the street ?? I don't know that kinda life and don't want to. I can't afford a psychiatrist, just a Dr that cares !"


"Cozaar 25 mg was effective in reducing blood pressure but very expensive and possibly caused dizziness.  It was replaced with Amiodipine Besylate 5mg (generic for Norvasc), and it works just as well at a much, much lower price.  Dizziness has eased."


"I found that Lexapro really elevated my mood drastically and helped my anxiety, but it also gave me severe insomnia, dreamy thinking, and the inability to pay attention."


"Love/hate relationship with the nexplanon it's so convenient & easy but it has caused me to bleed for a year straight & mostly heavy bleeding, going to the gyno for the 4th time since having it tomorrow to sadly get it removed, I've had stuff prescribed to stop the bleeding but it only takes affect for a week & comes back. I've lost 10-15 pounds while on nexplanon which is a plus. Everyone reacts different & this birth control would be so perfect for me if I would stop bleeding!!!!"


"Great hormone balance. I've had issues before with other pills (Microgestrin, Aviane, Kariva)...you name it... breakthrough bleeding, depression, headaches, low drive, etc. I thought I was just not someone who the pill worked for without major side-effects...but LEVORA IS GREAT. No issues whatsoever, higher drive, absolutely no weight/depression/spotting/tenderness issues. Amazing pill - highly recommend it if you've had problems with other pills before."


"I took Ortho Tri-cyclen for a few years when I was younger. During the first month I gained 5 lbs, but that was it.  I did notice I was very emotional for the first couple of months and I was told by others that I got angry or upset easily.  However, while taking Ortho Tri-cyclen, I never got pregnant. It helped decrease my acne, my period went from 5-6 days to 3-4 day, my period was also very light (almost no heavy days), and I almost never had cramps. I switched to Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo after and I was less moody and less emotional so I guess the decrease in estrogen was better for me and the pill was just as effective as the regular Ortho Tri-cyclen for me."


"I have been on Aviane for 3 months. During the first month, things were okay. During the last two months, my breasts are constantly super sore and I have (mild but annoying) cramping every day. My breasts have also definitely gotten bigger which is okay but I'm not sure the pain is worth it. Also, before my last period I turned into an emotional monster and I'm usually pretty even keeled. I know it can take a few months to even out but I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to give it."


"Topamax has really decreased my seisure activity, and as a bonus my headaches. However; I do still take a nap everyday after school. It is a must."


"As far as control, this drug has been a God send.  In way of weight gain, this drug has been a nightmare.  I have gained 90 lbs in the 10 years on this drug.  I have tried switching medicines, but have had two seizures doing so.  I am healthy other than the weight gain.  The drug has done what it is meant to do, stop seizures. I call it being Fat and Functional."


"It worked to reduce the pain around my neck and head, but made me tired and did not help pain in other areas."


"I have a ruptured disc at c6/c7 and the pain became excruciating and really took over my life. I'm a single mother of two small children and work a demanding job. I didn't know how I would make it through the pain got to be so bad. Tramadol didn't even take the edge off of the pain anymore. Saw my pain doctor on Monday and he prescribed Nucynta and Zanaflex. Let me preface it by saying that I pretty much couldn't move on Monday my mobility was so bad. I took both pills immediately upon picking the prescriptions up. Within a half hour I could feel my super tight muscles starting to loosen up a bit. By the 2nd dose of Nucynta the pain went from a 10 to a 3. I have super dry mouth as a side effect but I'll take that over the pain."


"Omg I will NEVER buy this EVER AGAIN. I'm itching and burning so bad it's unbearable I used monistat 7. Honestly al rather just deal with the infection then use this stuff. OMG .!!!!!"


"I am almost done with the Prevpac, after I take it I have a really bad taste in my mouth. I'm hoping that I will be cured and that all the money that was paid is worth it."


"I have had nail fungus on my big toe and two little toes for 10 years. The big toe Nail fell off 4 years ago and I was told by a doctor that it likely won't grow back at all. The nail did grow back but ugly, crooked and still with the fungus. I used all sort of remedies, oil of aregano, tea tree oil, vinegar, mouth wash, nail lacquer and nothing worked. Jublia cleared my Nail entirely in approximately 8 months (I forgot to use it/didnt have prescription here and there). You have to use it daily and apply to nail and surrounding area. My nail is clear and smooth now, I can't believe it! I thought I'd have to deal with it forever. Where I'm at (ontario,canada) it's only 40$ after insurance coverage..not bad compared to others I've tried :)."


"Made the switch from Byetta to Bydureon with no problems. Numbers are staying consistent. The convenience of a once-a-week injection is well worth the extra work. I'm very pleased with it so far."


"It is the best. My husband is on this one. Without this we would be lost."


"After 3 shots, the pain is worse. I think I have a injured ligament.
Knee cap doesn't hurt. It hurts from above the knee going up my leg about 4 inches. One surgeon said, I need a knee cap replacement, yet the knee cap doesn't hurt. It's under the muscle going down my leg to the top left edge of the knee. The Euflexxa made the pain even worse. I'm not a good candidate for surgery, and I'm at a loss at what to do next."


"Felt horrible, very depressed, lethargic, tired all the time."


"I have been taking Cozaar 50 mg a day combined with Coreg 25 mg 2x daily for about 10 years. My blood pressure was 200/120. About 2 years ago Coreg CR 20mg replaced the  Coreg daily. This regimen slowly reduced my BP to 100/60.  This BP was too low so I stopped the Coreg CR completely. I am now on Cozaar 50 mg 1 per day and my BP is averaging 125/60-70."


"Before taking the medication I had debilitating headaches which are horrible to begin with but adding 3 kids under the age of 6 it's a nightmare. Ever since I began taking them I'm function again within 30-40 mins. LIFE SAVER!!!"


"I'm a 19 year old and I've had my fair share with different birth controls. I tried the NuvaRing and that was not the most comfortable thing in the world so I decided to try the Patch. I've been on it for a solid year and a half and for the most part it works, I have not had a child. But every month I would get so nauseous after putting a new patch on after my period that I'd need to sit back and close my eyes for awhile. It drained my energy levels completely. And every so often I would have my period for a lengthy month, without it lightening up or signs of stopping. I was finally fed up with my monthly periods that I went to the doctor and she suggested the Mirena."


"Hi , just wanted to share my melatonin experience after my travel to thailand.
My jetlag has been really bad for days and of my friends had melatonin pills with him.
The effect is fast and stronger then a sleeping pill. How can that be possible ? It could be a dangerous thing and becoming a addiction on people.
I did it 3 times. And I felt super depressed the next mornings.  So I guess something is not right when people are saying.... OH NO WORRIES MELATONIN IS IN YOUR BODY ALREADY. IT IS NOT DANGEROUS."


"This medication can damage liver function. I was prescribed with Lamisil, after 3 days, I discovered my urine turned into dark tea color,  I fell into sick. I go my liver test result came back, it showed my liver was damaged, it's 3 times beyond more than the normal result. I wasn't able to continue to use Lamisil. I also checked if I got any kind of hepatitis, the results came back which indicated that I had never been affected with any kind of hepatitis. Eventually it took me almost 1 year to recover from using Lamisil."


"I had Mirena inserted about six months ago, and other than painful insertion and some moderate acne have really no complaints.  I've also had irregular periods since but very light bleeding."


"I was given the pill 2 times per day at 500 mg. I am in my early 30's and feeling still overall blah on the 4th day of the meds. Feeling numb on my feet and nausea after taking the pill. I am on no other medications. Normally I rarely remember my dreams, but last two nights I have horrible nightmares."


"I put on 40kg over the course of 12 years of this medication but I don't have migraines. The generic ones don't work at all except Derralin (can no longer get inderral in Australia) I would recommend anyone with life altering migraines to try it for 3 months. It just might be the cure you are waiting for."


"I too took suboxone to treat opiate withdrawal and it truly is a miracle drug. However, after 7 years of being on Suboxone daily, I'm now dependent on this. The withdrawals are just as bad as withdrawing from any opiate and some say worse. So my advice to you from my own experience is to immediately start tapering off suboxone the second you start taking it. My first attempt using suboxone only took 3 days of usage, I stopped before my body became dependent and for a month after I felt perfect. I then started taking it regularly out of fear of relapsing with opiates. Now I'm haunted by the fact I'm totally dependent on suboxone. It's a very strong drug and I personally think way over prescribed dosage wise."


"I have been taking Concerta 54mg for 10 years now. In early 2002, I was put on Adderall 10mg. The first day of the 10mg, I came home from school and said, "I'm never taking this again." Twice I tried to pick a fight with my classmates. Concerta was like a miracle. I could focus on my work (instead of splitting my attention between my work and drawings or books or video games), and I didn't feel any major side effects. A couple years after starting it, the difference, minor at first, was remarkable between the days I would and would not take it. I've had increasing depression for the past 5 years, though, and I'm wondering if it's because of the Concerta..."


"I have/had severe OCD.  I have been on citalopram, Zoloft and Prozac.  I was started on 150mg Anafranil and within what seemed no time at all my OCD disappeared.  Prozac did work for OCD but not on clinical depression.  I am now on 200mg.  I have had no weight gain (nor did I have on SSRIs).  I get a dry mouth sometimes but counteract this with a anti dry mouth toothpaste."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"The Suprep has been easier all around  than the large volume of liquid in my one and only other colonoscopy prep.  I drank the whole 16 ounces in one steady gulping, and chased with a jolly rancher.  I had to wait 90 minutes for any effect, but then it came.  It was pretty thorough, but the main part was over in 30 minutes, followed by a few trips to the BR, but with ample warning.  My second round at 1 AM went down fine, I also had to wait 60 minutes, but this was about the same, 30 minutes, and I could tell it had done it's job.  I stayed up later and watched a tv show to catch the few remaining BR visits.  All in all, it isn't fun, but so much better than the last time.  I would ask for this next time."


"very good drug .. it helps me to beat my fearing to talk in front of people .. I took 40 mg an hour before my presentition and I feel comfertable without that annoying rapidly heart beating .. highly recommended"


"I've been taking clonazepam for 18 months and it has changed my life around. I suffer from R.E.M behaviour disorder, night terrors, sleep paralysis and the ability to act on my dreams which has caused harm to partners. I take 7mg at night and so far I've had no problems.
 The only side effects so far have been dry mouth and slight unbalance occasionally, I'm a bit groggy in the morning for a little bit but that soon wears off."


"This medicine saved my life. I have IBS and got some virus or something that attacked my bowels and made me sick for 6 weeks until a new doctor gave me this. Within days I was back on track. From six weeks of weakness and extreme diahrrea it was nice to be normal again."


"This turned me from a deep, suicidal depression into a happy, productive person in 2 days. I am also able to sleep without any sleep medicines (first time in years). My problem is that my insurance refuses to pay for it because using Provigil for depression/bipolar is off-label, and it is so expensive that I'm just starting to wean myself off of it, sadly.  There is another drug, Nuvigil that is supposed to be even better, and is currently being tested (very positive results so far) for FDA approval in the use of it for depression and bipolar.  It's been a long road for me, so I can only pray that the FDA moves quickly on this."


"Thank the gods. We're not pregnant. I'm not sure if it's fair to credit this pill with saving us, because our incident happened approximately 2 days after ovulation. Nevertheless, we're saved. She experienced 2-3 days of brown discharge/spotting, which can be a sign of pregnancy (panic). but then, sure enough, her period came around on time. we're fine!"


"I took 1 30mg and it has made me so sick. I've been having flu like symptoms and my anxiety is through the roof. I couldn't sleep last night and this was just taking 1. I normally take Valium 20mg a day and Ativan 1mg and I'm ok but lately with all meds I think my body after so many years is used to the benzodiazepines they aren't working as well. I'm still having panic attacks that are disabling. I need help. Every SSRI or SNRI  doesn't not work at all. I took from my teens until I was 22 ecstasy everyday and when I stopped is when the anxiety started and has never left even though I've been quit for 11 years. I don't want to be on medications any more I just want to live life that's all :( this medicine ruined an entire day for me."


"I started to take Victoza 0.6 mg for weight loss, three weeks ago. After jumping through several hoops with insurance to cover the med, I was hopeful and excited to start this med and get results. First day was awful; headache, fatigue as I have never experienced in my life (shoulders/back/neck), nausea (like at sea), dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, GI issues I've never experienced before, dry mouth/dehydration, nightmares (when able to sleep) night sweats and insomnia. I tried to stick it out (2 HORRIBLE wks) in the hopes the side effects would subside; they got worse. I ended up passing out; hot/cold clammy sweats as if hypoglycemic, yet was not (140). I was taken by ambulance to the ED where I was given 2L fluids... BEWARE!"


"Taking Sonata was like taking a placebo.  No matter when I took it - 5 minutes before bedtime, 1 hour, 2 hours, I would lie awake for hours!  I even tried doubling up with no change.  Once I did fall asleep I would wake up 2 hours later, then 2 hours after that - never getting a restful nights sleep."


"Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis is an ion channel disorder which causes me to have partial to full body paralysis and daily generalized weakness, not to mention other medical problems. Acetazolamide helps keeps my potassium up (along with Potassium Chloride - immediate release) to a safe level the majority of the time. I have chronic mild metabolic acidosis and have had one kidney stone in the past 16 yrs due to Acetazolamide, but it has been well worth the side effects."


"I was concerned about starting Safyral after reading some of the reviews here, but have been pleasantly surprised by how easy my transition onto it has been. I was not on any contraceptive previously, and when I started my Safyral regimen my ONLY side effect was very light spotting for the first month. Not only did I escape mood swings, weight gain, acne, nausea, etc., but my usual menstrual symptoms (bloating, cramps, breakouts) have become almost nonexistent. I am not yet sexually active so I can't speak to Safyral's effectiveness as a contraceptive, but I've been very happy with it in the meantime."


"Effexor is the only antidepressant that has helped my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and I have tried quite a few. It is the only one that has had very few side effects as long as you take it regularly. It has greatly helped me deal with my OCD and has greatly improved my overall mood and outlook on life. I take it in conjunction with Pimozide which has eliminated the intrusive unwanted thoughts and also Dextrostat which helped eliminate the tiredness associated with with taking the previous medications.  These 3 medications have given me a new lease on life.  Prior to this mix of medicines I must have tried a couple dozen that either didn't work for me or had too many side effects."


"I switched to Xulane from Mirena. I am on my second week. I am so nauseous and my face has broken out badly. I feel tired all day, I'm simply miserable. I'm constantly eating. I actually miss my Mirena. I'll try to stick it out a little longer."


"Took a 6 week trial of fetzima, after trying Zoloft (which I hated) and Celexa (which was ok). Fetzima seemed to work well! No more bouts of crying or crazy attitude. But my blood pressure and heart rate sky rocketed! While exercising my heart rate would increase to 200bpm! Resting could sometimes be 120 bpm! And although the feelings of depression had subsided, I had my heart to worry about. Not worth the overall long term damage to my body..."


"This is quiet literally a miracle medicine.  I used to give presentations all of the time to big groups of people but over the years seem to develop a fear and would be anxious for days leading up to the presentation ... not anymore.  I take 1 10mg red pill 1hr before the presentation and because the heart is not racing the rest of me is perfectly calm and relaxed.  You still need to prepared and know your stuff or be well rehearsed for a speech but outside of that you now have nothing to worry about.  This is truly a life and game changer for anyone who has to give public presentations."


"After having Catapres given to me at a detox I cannot imagine detoxing without it. Whether detoxing cold turkey or through tapering I would recommend Catapres for anyone who's going through opiate withdrawal."


"After my second child I decided to use the Mirena. I have been using the Mirena since 2005! The insertion was not painful. A little cramping about a day after but that was it. I would occasionally get spotting a few weeks after insertion but nothing heavy. Haven't had a cycle in years. I had the Mirena replaced in 2010 with no problems. The Mirena is a great choice for birth control. "


"Constant nausea there are flare ups where I have no appetite and I'm very tiny so losing the weight I have on this pill is scary. Also the nausea flare ups are horrible. constant vomiting and trying to eat anything only makes it worse. Sometimes I have to go days without eating just waiting for my stomach to calm down enough from this pill to eat. The longest I've gone is 4 days when the nausea finally subsided I am currently on a two day no eating period  because I'm nauseas and throwing up everything I eat. This pill is a nightmare stuck it out for 6 months. Switching today to Gianvi. Was previously on Loloestrin which was wonderful for everything except mood."


"I had my first shot December 19 , 7 weeks after having my son and I was still bleeding from that  within 2 days my bleeding had stopped and I was excited. Well that was short lived as the next week I started bleeding/spotting for 2 weeks then stopped for a couple of weeks  only to start again. My doctor gave me a second shot Feb 1 stating it would stop the bleeding  well it hasn't.  It's now been 5 weeks of spotting/bleeding. This is horrible.  I also have horrible hot flashes that come from no where.  Do not take this medication"


"I've been taking this for 9 weeks - on 40mg daily. No headache - after having daily headaches for almost a year."


"Ive always been skinny but not to a point where people would point it out or say i need to gain weight. I tried taking this because sometimes ill lose my appetite and i can go days without feeling hungry. I took half a 4mg at night before bed and i couldnt get out! I slept from 10 pm all the way to 1:30 in the afternoon and i was still tired! It makes your bones feel like jelly. It does help you gain weight but when i took it, all the weight just went to my stomach. So now im just forcing myself to eat more and i hit the gym 5 times a week for weight lifting and i look better than when i used this pill to gain weight. If you want to put on healthy weight aka muscle this isnt the pill to try- 16lbs of muscle =1 year to put on."


"To be more effective Tinea versicolor has to be treated on the inside with the pills, and on the outside with the shampoo. The dermatologist informed me of this. "


"I love gabapentin, it works I am no longer in constant pain. "


"I'm going on a year and a half on depo. I got on depo because I need a birth control to keep cysts from form on my ovaries and the pill makes me crazy. I've done nothing but lose weight on depo. I'm a small person to being with but I can't gain weight to save my life. I've tried everything. Also my periods were always short and I had clots but the periods weren't heavy. I have one cycle every round of my shot (around the end of the second month) but throughout my whole shot I would get cramps from hell. They would have me in the floor crying almost passing out then I would start bleeding for a day or two. That is on top of already having a period. My boobs are sore almost 24/7 and when I say this shot made me bipolar. I'm done with depo!!"


"The 10 is for effectiveness, but for nothing else. Generess kept me baby free. I have Endometriosis, why my dr prescribed this med, and my cycle is only 2 days but still pretty heavy. But oh the side effects. I'm 21, breaking out worse than I did even going through puberty. My appetite has spiked, I've gained about 8 lbs, and can't seem to get it off with my usual gym/boxing class regimen, I already practice a mostly yeast-free eating lifestyle and still nothing helped. Further- my anxiety is OFF THE CHARTS, I have a history with depression but haven't actually experienced it like this in years- which adds to the constant fatigue. Switching to Mirena this cycle- I hope your experience is better than mine!!"


"I have had the skyla in place for little over a year and recently found out that I have become pregnant while the skyla was still in place. I would recommend you be very cautious while using this birth control."


"I have had psoriasis for over 15yrs and Taclonex was the only medication that actually cleared it up. It worked quickly and the psoriasis stayed gone I was only fortunate enough to experience this medication because my dermatologist gave me free samples and I was able to spread that out for a year. My psoriasis stayed clear for about 6 months after I stopped using the Taclonex.  My only cons to this medication is it tore up my fingernails (I recommend applying it with gloves) and the price! I was very disappointed when I went to fill my prescription and found out the price. I just cannot afford it. Almost $800.00 with ins! That is the only reason I gave 7 stars.  If it were actually affordable I would give it 100 stars."


"Suffered from post traumatic stress disorder for over 17 years.  This was the best thing to keep me from having anxiety, triggering a panic attack. Other meds made it worse. Especially if you take an antidepressant like Lexapro. Lexapro alone will not work. Together with the Xanax and Lexapro is the best combination for PTSD!"


"I started on April 26 2017 after I had my 2nd prostate biopsy which was negative but I told the doc urinating was a problem sometimes so he prescribed tamsulosin 0.4 mg. My PSA was 6.9 so that is why I had the procedure done again. Urinating started to improve drastically buy my ejaculation was none and the sensation of the orgasm greatly diminished. I think I will live with getting up  to wee twice a night in lieu of taking this medication. Also flatulence (farting) increased dramatically."


"Suffering badly  from sleep deprivation due to  being woken to pee 6 times a night , prescribed Tamsulosin Hydrochloride , minimal  reduction doctor  then prescribed  Finasteride to assist  Tamsulosin  which  after  3 months  was  not achieving  a result . Finasteride made me  very ill within days  of taking it ,  dizziness, nausea, some loss of  feeling in finger tips , build up of  calcium in tendons on hand . Made  an appointment to discuss with doctor  ( two weeks 3 days  earliest that  could be  booked ), week and two days before doctor appointment  sudden loss of  sight in left  eye  due  to a blood  clot behind the Retina ."


"Have MDNOS/possibly Bipolar. Went on Lamictal about 5 years ago which saved my life (awful, terrible mood swings). Was still fairly down so added Celexa after 1 year. This helped but after 2 years it lost efficacy. Switched to Lexapro 18 months ago to combat that and it worked for a while. But the side effects have gotten worse. After  6 months taking it my libido started decreasing and now it is literally gone. I get "high" when I take it then crash and feel like a zombie until I take it again. I have no motivation at work, can't stay focused, restless, can't just sit and be content, no emotion. Unless I'm depressed or pissed. It's not worth it. My new doctor is weaning me off it, thank god, here's hoping I come out okay on the other side."


"Although this drug is effective for pain; I experienced horrible withdrawls from it.  I was awake for over 30 hours."


"Absolutely awful side effects for me after taking for just 6 days. Insomnia (it's 4am and I'm wide awake right now, if that tells you anything), diarrhea and vomiting (both of which I had within the past hour), and exacerbating my pre-existing depression and anxiety, inducing a very negative generalised sense of unease and dysphoria. What's more, apparently it takes months and months to get this poison out of your system entirely, even after taking it for just a few days. If I can deter just one person out there from starting this medication, it's worth it: this drug is the stuff of nightmares and should be pulled from the market. Buyer beware, it's not worth the risk. Read all the negative reviews out there."


"I just had my first mirena replaced. I had it for 8 years! It was expired but the doctor said it was ok. After 8 years my periods began to come back. 8 years of no pregnancy, no periods, and no complications. I just had it replaced today and once again it was a horrifically painstaking experience but well worth it. Hopefully this one works for me as well as the last one did."


"I've been on this medicine for a little over 2 months, no bad side effect to report, unless you call loss of appetite and a loss of 20lbs bad. Blood pressure has lowered from 160/89 to 118/76."


"I wish Xifaxan wasn't so expensive, because it has changed my life. I noticed a huge change in the range of foods that I could eat, and the level of chronic pain and diarrhea I was having, after taking a full course (which left me broke)."


"You get immune to them relatively fast. I've been taking them for 4 years and have built up a tolerance."


"I suffered years and years of migraines. I had to wrap my head in a rag with alcohol to get some relief. My migraines stopped when I was prescribed Atenolol for high blood pressure. Have only had a couple of mild episodes in two years taking Atenolol. Yey!"


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


"So its been about a month and a half now since I had gotten my IUD inserted. Now the pain for the insertion was about a 5 out of 10. I have never been pregnant and certainly don't intend to. So I was debating whether or not to do this for almost a year. I knew all the side effects and I went along with it. Probably the best decision I have made. I don't have to take a pill anymore. I was reading some reviews and it scared me on the pain tolerance but everyone is different! Anyways I've had mine in for about a month and a half I am spotting but so far I lOVE IT!!! DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED"


"Cymbalta has been an incredible drug for me.  Since taking Cymbalta, I have been able to enjoy life more, sleep less and feeling more refreshed, reduction in pain, and improved memory and concentration.  Recently, I have been studying for an exam.  This is a hard exam, that I previously had failed before, while not taking Cymbalta.  I started taking Cymbalta, approximately in January.  The months leading up to the exam, I was more focused, and able to concentrate better than I can last remember.  I know that Cymbalta doesn't treat concentration or memory problems, but I think that sometimes if you are depressed, it can have a severe affect on concentration.  Thank you Cymbalta for helping me in my life."


"I had a reaction to cold medication so check with you doctor before you take anything. No real cravings, life is good."


"I was having a lot of anxiety over trying to raise my RAD (Reactive attachment disorder) niece.  I didn't feel depressed just anxious and had panic attacks. Her and I were in a power struggle. This med helped me relax and pick my battles and not get over zealous about thing. The bad thing is within 5 months I gained 15 pounds not changing my eating habits at all. The 6th month I tried to lose weight and could not so I went back and got on something else."


"Had the 3 shots in 3 weeks. No results until about 2 months later. Very pleased at that time. Six months later, ready for another round of 3 shots & the return of relief."


"OMG I think I'm dying. Have been having bronchial spasms for weeks and stomach had swollen to twice it's size so I went to Dr and was put on zpac , steroids, neubilizer, singulair and gas x. Four days later I feel 10 times worse. Not sleeping at all due to it causing my chest tighten and bronchial spasms to worsen. Stomach is so naseauated I can't stand it, severe night sweats and dizziness. Oh yeah and add to that a yeast infection..smh I am pretty much set against another round of doctor visits so fresh garlic for me from now on."


"Agree, unbearable itching almost instantly after tube application #1.
My Dr. recommended this stuff (Monostat) said it works fine....... she's insane! How do I get this stuff out of me now!!!!!!!"


"Thank you SCIENCE for this medication! My migraines used to immobilize me and now I finally have relief thanks to this med. Better living through modern science."


"I had Nexplanon for 3 years and didn't have a period once, it didn't hurt getting it out in or taken out. I thought that it was making me gain weight but in all honesty I've had it out for almost two months and my weight hasn't gone down so I'm getting it replaced for another 3 years!"


"Tried it for foot pain, diabetic neuropathy, terrible results. Pain increased, had to wash it off. Wash your hands very well after use, even if you don't see the cream on your hands, some residue may still exist and if you get it in your eyes, it will really burn."


"Other than the expense, this medication is outstanding.  No headaches or nausea for me.  It is the first medication to not only soften and move stool effectively, but it seems to target that awful gas pocket that causes so much agony normally.  I have a twist at the splenic flexure that is so tight, the gastroenterologist could not get the scope through, despite tripling the medications.  So this medicine is a miracle.  Without it, only surgery could get me this comfortable.  Wish I could afford to take it twice a day.  I only do that occasionally.  Still have to use Miralax since I can't afford to take Amitiza twice a day.  "


"Lexapro saved my life. I have been on this medicine for about 7 weeks now.  At first, I was hesitant because I have tried them all--Effexor (constantly exhausted and edgy), Paxil (worked great for anxiety but had horrible sexual side effects and brain zap feelings), Zoloft (didn't help), Celexa (helped a little but Lexapro is definitely better for me).  Finally I found one I can rely on! The first week my anxiety got worse, which my doctor warned me of.  Luckily I had Xanax to get me through the first couple weeks. But now, I find myself not needing the Xanax at all anymore. I haven't had a panic attack since the 2nd week I started this medicine, and I am loving life! Thank you Lexapro."


"I 've taken paxil in the early 90s .After a bad relationship and drinking lots. It has helped with social anxiety to a point.  But I have gone through crying periods that didn't seem right. It's soon to be Jan 1 2016 and I have noticed these electric shocks if I miss a day or 2.  And also my memory has gone to crap as well . Is this drug habit forming Yes I'm a recovering cocaine addict and free base addict.  I got off that but this plays with your brain worse ! We should be compensated for the use as guinea pigs and the torture we face to get off this medicine it does work but too much is unknown. "


"Wonderful. Took 20 mg for the first time and erection was hard rock.   Though I was low on food and alcohol during this time. It really works for me though, I have been diabetic for the last 14 years and am 49 yr old"


"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 10 years ago and have watched in horror as the pain has increased each year. I have tried antidepressants with no help. I have tried NSAIDS with no help, including prescription. All of them.  I have tried Vicodin with limited help. Cymbalta helped a little, but made me gain weight. I am currently reconsidering it. As for Lyrica, I started this about 6 months ago and for the first 2 months it was a MIRACLE; however, it was short lived. Once my body gets used to taking a medication, the benefits begin to decrease, eventually dwindling to nothing. Lyrica has been no exception. As for side effects, have weight gain."


"My daughter has used it since she was 6 months old.  However I am unable to consistently give her the treatment because it is too expensive.  It's too bad that something that can really help to keep kids from suffering costs so much that hardly anyone can afford it. Insurance pays half and I still have to pay $287/mo.  "


"My most noticeable symptom is all-night long sweating.  Otherwise, no other symptoms (!).  I'm aged 75, have had prostate cancer for 4  years, on Zytiga for two years."


"I went through a traumatizing story but, I rather just tell you the thoughts on lutuda. Unfortunately, I'm on it due to suicidal thoughts according to these amazing doctors  (being sarcastic!). I wasn't suicidal the least. But, I've been on this medication for over a month I'm taking lutuda at 80 mg and cymbalta at 30mg. Latuda is working for depression but, I still cry everyday because of my experience which was horrible.. I'm taking cymbalta for chronic pain and its helping, I rather take only cymbalta I don't feel safe with latuda I honestly do believe latuda is for personality disorder and I don't even have that.. But, the doctors keep giving me drugs I do not need to stabilize me.  I want to get off asap"


"I am going on 65 years old and overweight  and my doctor started me on topiramate ( Topamax) medication on July 1st, 2015 at that time I weighed 318 lbs today is August 20th and I weigh 292 lbs.  I am taking one 20 mg at night and have had no side effects yet!. I do not plan on increasing the dose as I feel there is no need.  I document my calories and hold them at 1100 to 1300 a day. ( I eat very healthy ) I will be checking back with my doctor in the next few months for a follow up. My goal is 133 lbs loss."


"This is the third time I had asthmatic bronchitis and using Levaquin. First time I had been given Biaxin which not only didn't work but I almost had to be hospitalized. Then prescribed Levaquin and by the fifth day felt 100% better. Side effects get less with each day.(Mine are stomach upset and drowsiness) But without this medicine I would need oxygen. Thanks there are better options."


"Lyrica is the best thing that happened to me in 15 years. I have tried nearly every medication on the planet for my severe anxiety and untreatable depression: SSRI's, SNRI's TCA's, MAOi's, Benzos, Ketamine infusions, ECT, CBT
 and many illegal substances with zero help. I'm on 150mg twice a day and it has literally made me a new human, I feel like when I was teenager, before the depression and anxiety started to ruin my life. I expected it to ease my anxiety somewhat, but what I didn't expect is, that it completely killed it along with the treatment resistant depression, I have no side-effects! Thank you science!"


"I am back to live a normal life.  Almost 2 years ago got depression and anxiety after my divorce and started taking Cymbalta 60 mg. For one year, but was still having problems with anxiety which is one of the side effects of the medicine.  Two weeks ago I started taking Paxil 20 mg at night and I noticed change after a week and today I can say that Paxil gave me my life back.  Please if you start new medicine give it time and you will see light at the end of the tunnel."


"Pristiq has significantly helped my depression.  I am finally able to wake up and get through the day like a normal person!  Initial side effects (first few days to a week): Dizziness, blurred vision, dilated pupils, fatigue, waking up in the middle of the night, jitteriness.  Ongoing side effects: dry mouth, frequent urination, jaw tension, falling asleep earlier than normal, inability to have an orgasm, and decreased appetite.  The side effects can be a bit annoying, but the benefits far outweigh the side effects."


"Worked perfectly"


"I have been on 800mg of Nexavar for thyroid cancer since 6-15-2011. Have had issues with the hand/foot blisters, thinning of hair, and diarrhea and blood pressure. My Oncologist has had me back off the pills several times to try and alleviate some of the blisters, but am off work and decided to just deal with it while off. As of 7-30-2011 the blisters have stopped, but I deal with the peeling and re-peeling of my skin. On blood pressure medicines now and have pills for the diarhea. No appetite loss, and thankfully no nausea. A visual inspection from my Oncologist approx. 1 month after beginning the treatment determined that the pills may be shrinking some of my tumors."


"The first time I took Latuda was in the hospital and I was put on 40 mg. I had a little nausea, but no other side effects. Later my psychiatrist raised the dose to 80 mg. That's when I started having severe akathisia and vomiting (no weight gain or loss though). It seemed almost intolerable, but I stuck with it for several months. I then switched to Abilify but soon was taken off antipsychotics all together. I was stable for several months, but then started having mania again. Recently, my psychiatrist recommended that I try Latuda at a smaller dose. I was skeptical, but I decided to try it. I love it! The dose is just enough to control my symptoms, and I've had no side effects. My new insurance is denying it though, so I'm on samples."


"Geodon has saved my life. Completely crushes my mania. It's practically cured my irritability, paranoia, suicidal ideations and memory loss. Only side effect is slight lactation."


"This medication totally changed my life. I was previously suffering from intense suicidality and intrusive thoughts, overwhelming social and physical anxiety. After about 1-2 weeks, I noticed a significant improvement. After 4-8 weeks, things were 100% great. My job isn't the best job to have in the world, but I feel happy to get up and be productive and am proud of working hard. I am happy and confident and wish I would have known about it sooner. The side effects have been minimal, a little bit of restlessness and waking during sleep, not 100% sure if it's attributable to the medication. Overall from my experience I would completely recommend it."


"I was prescribed citalopram for GAD and thought it was awful. I started on 20mg which did not stop my panic attacks or anxiety levels, this was bumped up to 40mg which made me feel very ill, so brought back down to 20mg. I found this medicine did not help me at all, I had the negative effects with no positive."


"Never saw the tick, but saw a quarter-sized rash with a distinct edge on my leg, so went to my doc immediately. Was put on a 2-wk course (100mg twice daily), Dr told me I could take it with food. Then had 2 wks off it (on vacation, and lab took forever to turn around my blood work). Tested positive for Lyme; Dr put me on 2nd 2-wk course. Since it's absorbed better on an empty stomach, started taking it that way. No ill effects, no nausea. However, blood tests still positive. Did a 3rd round; still have Lyme disease. Am now on my 4th 2-week round and am seeing a specialist in a few days. Worried that it's not working, but hopefully I just need a longer course. No side effects other than exhaustion."


"I've been on TRT for 10 years, was managed well initially with injections, saw a new MD who switched me to testopel.  I have not had a great response, I am on maximal dosage   2 compounded pellets added.  The levels of Free T I achieve are only good for about a month to month and a half post  implant.  It has been a year since starting them, I do not like them and will request to return to injections.  This is just my experience, I understand it works well for many others.  My T levels total when diagnosed was 54 ng/dl.  I have crashed multiple times going below 90 twice."


"I have been on lo lostrin fe (it is my first birth control pill I've ever taken) for about 1 and a half months. This is overall an effective product; although, I've been having a few side effects including very light cramping and continuous spotting, which I hope will wear off. I have easily gained 4 lbs (which I wanted to do intentionally) and my mood has been a lot better than before! No PMS or anything. I haven't once been nauseous while taking this; I always eat right after I take the pill at the same time every morning. I would recommend this to anyone who wants an effective low-dosage contraceptive."


"General Pros:Easy to use and low maintenance, No weight gain (butnever had issues w this), Doesn't affect my moods.

Below is a timeline with my experiences. Age:22 Note: I have had a lot of acne issues w BC in past.

Feb 2015 (month 1)

-Breasts are fuller

Cons:

-More acne

-Annoying and sometimes painful when it slides partially out

Mar-Apr 2015

-Breasts are still fuller

Cons:

-Still lots of acne

-Still slides partially out

-No sex drive (sex hurts.. no natural lubrication)

-Excessive discharge

-Considering changing BC

May – Jul 2015

-OMG I love my NuvaRing!

-Acne is 99% gone!

-No excessive discharge

-I take NuvaRing out for sex and sex is great!

-Breasts back to reg

Cons:

- falls partially out sometimes"


"I have been on 40mg of this medication for several years now and it has worked very well in treating my Obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and panic disorders. Over the past 6 or so months, however, I've noticed it had become less effective and I eventually experienced the "pop out" effect. I am still taking it until I can see a psychiatrist, but the past few weeks have been agonizing.

Overall, I would recommend it as an effective medication with very few side effects. It's just too bad it didn't last longer for me."


"I think everyone is different with their experiences with this product...with that said I love it! I have had it for about 2 months now and I have only experienced one period that lasted 2 weeks. I never thought it would end but it did and I haven't had one since. I like not having to take a pill because I am the busy and forgetful type. I still do have a scar where they inserted it but it's discrete. No weight gain and no noticed change in skin and I love that."


"I had a really bad experience with xulane and have since switched to the pill. For the first month or so, I didn’t have any dermal reactions to the patch that I noticed. I found them impossible to keep in one place on my body however, and they always slipped around or started coming away from the skin at the edges. I also noticed cramping, and never felt secure that my birth control was effective. For some reason, the worst side effects started occurring after about a month of using it. As soon as I scratched anywhere the patch was located the skin would become red, puff up and secrete a clear fluid. It was gross and left dark marks on my body which are still here a year after. The patches would then come off because of the reaction."


"I gave this medication a 9 despite some uncomfortable side effects because after 6 months of treatment my spine BMD has increased from 3.4 T score to 3.0 T (+ 8 %) but my hip has gotten 5% worse.  I experienced a lot of nausea (especially about 2 hours after shot) but I also experienced about 15 pounds of weight gain.  Shooting pains in my legs and arms occasionally and small bruising around injection spot sometimes.  I am stopping medication for other reasons but I am happy about the 8% gain in my spine after 2 previous painful spinal fractures."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"For myself, I say it's been a wonder pill. All it does for me is it makes me normal after many years. Never knew it could be possible.  Shift work, odd hours, 30 years of bad intermitant sleep? NOT NO MORE!"


"So I got Nexplanon just under a year ago. I originally got it because it was supposed to stop my period (and mine is generally on the irregular side) and because it was free with my student insurance and lasted 3 years. So my first ~2 months were terrible. I bled every day and it ranged from a regular period flow to spotting that was on the heavy side. Then for the next 6 months it was regular period timings, but they would often last longer than my previous periods had. 7-9 days instead of my usual 4-6. Now, in the last 3 months it seems to have tailed off and my period has stopped, as the product promised it would.

Now that the product is working as promised, I'm extremely happy with it. It just seems to take around a year to settle."


"Let me start by saying that I love this birth control. I started taking it at the age of 14, I'm 24 now, and have never had any pregnancies! I have taken it at 8pm every night, and that has worked wonders. I notice that if I do not eat something with the pill at night, I am WAY more likely to wake up and feel sick. Now that I know what to do it's not really an issue anymore. I never gained any weight, and didn't notice any out of ordinary mood swings. Breasts did get bigger though! I tried a generic version of this about 5 years ago and had TERRIBLE results. I'm so scared to try it again, but I can barely afford the $150 it costs every month for this pill. Please lower the price!! It's a wonderful product!!"


"Stops you from getting pregnant but I have gained so much weight it's crazy, my periods are basically gone and I'm about to stop taking it."


"I dealt with anxiety and depression for several years. I had high social anxiety, and pleasure in isolation and darkness. I started on one SSRI but the side effects turned me into another person completely, I experienced emotional, spiritual, and creative numbness, weight gain, and overconfidence. So I got off of it because I wasn't myself anymore. So I tapered off of that and then I got on Lexapro and it immediately took care of my depressive symptoms and anxiety. I bumped up to 20mg after a couple of months and I am perfectly back to normal. I feel like myself. No side effects at all! I highly recommend Lexapro. Just be patient and wait it out."


"I'm not sure if durezol did any good. I do know that the ophthalmologist, gallemore, kept me on it for 18 months, without monitoring my IOP, resulting in optic nerve damage in both eyes--blindness in one eye and extreme visual deficits in the other.  My IOP was 60/63."


"I use Frova to prevent menstrual migraines.  I take it when I feel a migraine coming and I know I’m close to my period.  Then continue taking it as directed, usually with some Ibuprofen, too, and it eliminates the migraine.  I used to be in bed for 1-2 days around my period because I got such a bad migraine, but now I have it under control.  Also, I have not experienced any side effects.  I order Frova from Canada Drugs because it is expensive even with insurance.  Local pharmacy co-pay was around $500.  Online order was $240."


"I have been living with chronic pain from fibromyalgia for 15 years and have tried all different meds. Subutex is the only med that gave me a quality life ."


"Latuda has changed my life.  I've been treated with everything under the sun since I was 20 years old.  Within days of taking the Latuda I felt like a normal person.  I don't know if I EVER felt so genuinely happy, light-hearted, motivated to make life changes.  It's like a miracle.  I don't experience any side effects.  I don't feel tremendously hungry either, as I have with other anti psychotics.  I only hope it continues to keep my bipolar at bay.

"


"I have been reading reviews for days on many different meds for anxiety. I was put on Effexor and I read reviews and possible side effects and I became too afraid to take it. So I recently spoke to a friend who has been on Zoloft for 2 months and has great results. So today I'm starting 25mg and bumping it up to 50mg in a week. For years I have suffered with anxiety. But over the last couple months I have had 2 panic attacks, 1 of them actually put me in the hospital. The one I had last night I was able to talk myself out of it after about an hour. Now I feel like I'm always waiting for it to happen again. Which causes anxiety.  I'm very afraid of taking meds in fear of side affects. But after last night I'm just gonna do it."


"I started saxenda  on September 16 with 226 lbs now I weight 198 lbs I lost 28 lbs in six weeks!!! No side effects i just  feel a bit hungry at times before bed. I did changed  my diet,no wine,sweets or junk food,also I try to avoid carbs, instead I eat lots of fruits, vegetables and protein in small portions. I alternate the medication every other day 1.8 to 2.4 in the morning.
So far Saxenda has been the best I ever tried. October 28 2016"


"It is great. I take 350mg and only when I need it. I haven't felt like I could be addicted. Just relaxes the muscles and lets me sleep!"


"I used Suprep one year ago to prep for a colonoscopy, and asked for it again specifically this time around. (Colonoscopy is tomorrow.)

The taste is tolerable. I used a straw and sucked 16 ounces of it down in 3 fell swoops, and chased it with some plain water each time.

It began to work for me within approximately 20 minutes. I had slight cramping, which is to be expected given the nature of the product. I also got a little chilled, which I suppose has to do with my electrolytes being thrown out of whack.

All in all this works well for me.  I’m just glad that I live in the day and age where a colonoscopy is an easy and available procedure."


"Mucinex D works, but do not take the medicine at night. I cannot get to sleep for nothing, and the heart palpitations are really bothering me."


"I have had nexplanon for 6 months. Having it put in was painless, I had a little bruising and was a little sore for a few days but nothing bad. It was a little swollen and warm, which was to be expected, it healed over well. For the first two months, about a third of the time I had spotting. Since then(last 4 months) I've only had a few days of spotting, hoping it stays that way. For the first 4 months, I suffered horrible hot flashes constantly, now they have tapered off. What I really don't like about it is the awful body acne its given me, and for this reason I am considering having it taken out, but I do really like how convenient and effective it is."


"Have been on Reglan over 1 year. With Reglan I am again able to participate in physical activity without vomiting and nausea AFTERWARDS.
Last week Dr says we still don't know why when I get over heated or stressed I vomit get light sensitive nausea etc.
Put me on Zofran, blah feel like rubbish with a constant headache now.
What do I do."


"I have taken lisinopril htz for about 10 years, for the past 3 years I've had pancreatitis once every year but for the last 6 months I have had 3 episodes and finally my Dr looked up side effects and pancreatitis was indeed one of them. Just in case anyone else is having the same problem. My Dr switched me to a different Bp medication, I feel better with the new meds."


"My experience with my first month of using Chateal has been eventful. I feel a little less stress in the getting not getting pregnant aspect of taking a birth control however the sideffects have been testing. I'm almost always feeling nauseous or bloaty and I can tell I've gained a lot of weight. I have had crazy mood swings which has caused some issues between my boyfriend and me. I was out to eat with some friends and I literally wanted to simultaneously punch a wall laugh and cry all at once. I feel my depression is growing stronger but I am taking preemptive strikes to keeping that controlled. Yes i would suggest this pill. However Chateal may not be for everyone."


"I'm 18 years old, I've been on this birth control (aka bc) since I was 13. I was diagnosed with severe chronic migraines because of my period well one way to stop it was taking this bc, and not getting pregnant. Anyways, it stopped my migraines and headaches I didn't have cramps much anymore, I use to wear night pads during the day because of how heavy my flow was and now I get my period maybe every 3 months and its only for a couple of days. I haven't experienced any weight gain or hair loss! I love it! But it is different for everyone like when I first got it, I had my period not kidding you, 5 months straight, IT WAS HELL! but after that 5 months I didn't have a period for over a year! It really works"


"I had a real rough patch of depression and over the last two years I went up from 180lbs to 275 lbs and seemed everything I tried failed.  at 5'10' I was diagnosed as obese, developed high blood pressure, pre-diabetic & cholesterol was high. I couldn't exercise because I was so winded all the time.     Started on Saxenda November 9.  The goal is to introduce more physical activity as I start to drop the weight that's contributing to my being winded.

I'm now up to the 1.8 dose and in the first 18 days I am down 10 lbs.    Better food choices help too.

Side effects: Slight nausea, fatigue/sleepiness and morning headaches.

Insurance co considering entitlement because of the other comorbid factors. otherwise it's damn expensive."


"Don't let all of the internet stories about painful insertions scare you away from getting a Paragard. I had mine inserted today and it was really no big deal at all. I'm 20 years old and have never had children. I also was NOT on my period when I went in for the procedure. The doctor didn't instruct me to take any pain killers beforehand, but I went ahead and took 2 Advils one hour before insertion.

The procedure was extremely quick. Its uncomfortable for sure, but I didn't really feel any pain at all.  You feel stuff going on down there, and you can feel the thing inside your uterus which is weird, but there wasn't actually any pain. I only felt a slight pinch when IUD was passing through my cervix, but that's it! Piece of cake."


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"Thank you 'Drugs.Com'. for your list of severe side effects, I was able to explain to my Dr. why all these side effects that occurred within (3) weeks were the result of Trileptal. High fever, kidney infection with blood in the urine, extremely high PSA (from 0.5 to 13.3), elevated liver labs, positive/reactive for hepatitis B (after several labs, it was confirmed that it was negative), insomnia, total fatigue, etc. And the list continues, again this all happened within (3) weeks. After (2) rounds of antibiotics (PSA dropped down to 2.5), x-rays, cat scans, bladder/kidney tests confirmed that there was nothing wrong with my prostate, kidney or liver. Even after my experience I'm happy so many of you have wonderful results! Good luck to all."


"Works like a charm! Very effective.

Miserable side effects. I would take this only for emergencies."


"I can't stand up without it."


"I have been on contrave for a week now and have lost 10 pounds along with a strict diet. I have not been exercising much but want to start. It made me nauseous only once and other than that I have had great results. Controls my appetite and doesn't let me overeat. I am very happy with this!"


"I have been taking oxycodone for almost a year now for severe back pain. Not only did they not work, but the side effects were terrible!  Really bad constipation and dry mouth so I had to get two other prescriptions for those. Back in June, I was admitted to the ER locally, and at first they gave me morphine after they figure it out that it was acute pancreatitis. Right before the ambulance came to take me down to the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, they gave me dilaudid  in the IV and within 10 minutes the pain was pretty much gone. So they continued me on it while I was in the hospital and afterwards for my back pain. It's been the only thing that has helped with both. oxycodone and morphine have no real effect on my pain."


"Wonderful antibiotic did not have any side effects whatsoever. It also cleared my tonsil infection."


"I've gotten cold sores since childhood 40+ years ago.  I've tried many remedies, Denavir is by far the best I've ever used, especially when used at the first sign of an outbreak."


"I tolerated the medication very well.  It actually was kind of pleasant.  However, based on my experience, I would not recommend it.  It made me lethargic and seemed to increase my appetite.  Sure I was comfortable, but it was supposed suppress the appetite, thus lose weight.
However,  It did reduce the desire to drink a beer or two.  It was very good at that!"


"My experience of the Mirena has been nothing but good. Perviously I was on the pill for less than 5 years, and that worked fine, but I wanted something that I didn't have to take everyday and refill every month. Getting the Mirena inserted wasn't any worse than period cramps, and very quick. Afterwards I had very slight cramping (didn't even need to take pain killers) and spotting for 3-4 days, then everything went back to normal - no cramps, no spotting. The string is not noticeable at all by my husband, it even took me a second to find it when I check the strings to make sure the Mirena is still in place (which you are supposed to do every month)."


"I have been on this pill for 5 months and have put on 8 pounds which is very uncommon for me. I also have zero sex drive. I am getting off this pill immediately. I'm going back to a regular monthly period pill."


"I took Sprintec for two weeks and couldn't stand the side effects any longer. They seemed to help me get a grip on my hormone levels but I became overly depressed and for two nights, sat awake and contemplated suicide. I cried for an entire night. I discontinued Sprintec the next day and haven't had the severe depression or suicidal thoughts. Never ever again will I take Sprintec. The side effects are NOT worth it!"


"The first month I got nexpanon on in my arm I had some bad side effects like back pain cramps and nausea  but after that first month I didn't have any other side effects I did have a longer period I usually had literally a 3 day period in the first month of using nexplanon on I had it for two weeks but then I would miss periods or they would be short and now I don't get them at all I think it takes up too atheist 3 months for it to settle in your body which is why I was having some bad side affects but now I love it and it really at depends on  your body as we are all so different  ...So before you decide to get rid of it wait at least 3 months and if you don't like it after that remove it try something else."


"Have been using Benicar 20mg for a couple of years now (age 47). Slight dizziness first week after hard exercise in sun (bike riding up steep hill, singles tennis in 85 degree sun). Doctor suggested taking at night before bedtime. Now no problems. Was 140 /95 . Now 122/70 still exercising (tennis, biking) 3-4 days per week without dizziness. Feels like no side effects. Love it."


"It works good on the pain but it makes me have bad dreams and sleep uneasy."


"This pill was horrible! I got cysts and had terrible bleeding and pain and was very moody on it. "


"I was taking Percocet for Facial and Scalp Neuralgia - very similar to Trigeminal Neuralgia 2 (TN2 or ATN) but instead of just face, nearly my whole scalp can have nerve pain. I was referred to a pain control specialists who initially put me on Nucynta ER. It was far less effective then the Percocet. Since I have a history of problems with extended release (ER) versions, I begged them to let me try the IR version instead. VIOLA! Real pain relief. I've been able to lower my overall monthly allotment of pills. I feel so blessed to have such good pain control."


"After 5 years of not getting the shot I decided it was time again endometriosis is very painful and it had returned so it was time. The last Depo Provera shot was great, no periods, no weight gain, no hormonal imbalances. This time I have the hormones of a pregnant woman and I've been bleeding heavily for two weeks since giving myself the shot. I don't have cramping too bad and my face has cleared but this hormonal imbalance, headaches, and heavy bleeding is kicking my butt even more tired than normal."


"Constant bloating, my breast have grown from a small C to large D. Gained about 20 lbs since March. I have no bleeding but I do get acne and cramping."


"I started birth control because I was sexually active. I started using Ortho Tri Cyclen, but 2 years after using, I began having very bad Cystic Acne. At this point I was no longer sexually active but needed a bc to help my acne problem. My doctor recommended Yaz and my pharmacy gave my Loryna because it was in my insurance budget. After 2 months of taking this pill consistently, my acne stayed the same, I also started to experience stomach discomfort and bad migraines atleast 2x a week. Now on the 3rd month, my acne is the worst it's ever been, same with my migraines. I also have gained 11lbs since the first month I started Loryna (& I'm a VERY active person). It is very discouraging. Any advice?"


"So I had the mirena put in about 2 years ago after migraines and worsening of depression made practically every other contraceptive contraindicated for me.

The mirena left me with spotting for a few weeks, and light periods for a couple of months but since then I have only had about 3 tiny bleeds over the last 2 years!

I have also been on the implant in the past, which left me constantly spotting brown blood for 6-8 months at a time. It was horrible for me and my partner, but now nothing!

However despite eating healthier than before & exercising more I did gain 8 pounds that I haven't been able to shift. I also put weight on much easier. 4 of my friends had the mirena removed due to weight gain and when removed immediately lost it all!"


"I was suffering from acne since childhood.I tried Accutane but doesn't work for me.Tried any kind of drugs and creams prescribed by Dermatologist but nothing works.Recently I went to one dermatologist its Hospital Base clinic and she prescribed me Bactrim DS.I took it for a week and suddenly I just felt terrible I had severe fever and chills and after two days I noticed the rash all over my body I thought it's measles.but ouch! tachycardic,dehydration for just a week.When I visit my derma she said its Bactrim allergy.The bad thing is she has to send me to the Emergency.

I was so happy at first because Bactrim cleared my acne in just a week but in the end it's horrible feeling that I almost dead."


"Great for any type of yeast infection. I always take it or give it to my toddler when either of us gets put on antibiotics."


"I started taking Bactrim on a Tuesday. By Wednesday I was depressed and had terrible knots in my stomach. I was going to bathroom almost every hours and had hives all day and night. Thursday, I felt a lot better and my symptoms were mostly relieved as well. I thought it worth the hives and frequent bathroom breaks. On Friday my lips, gums, tongue and face were all swollen. I didn't think it was the medication at all. Doc's nurse called to tell me that my culture came back and that they are switching my medicine.

When I changed the medicine on Saturday I had sores in my mouth along with the swollen gums. I made a dental appointment thinking that it is due to an immunization problem, by Sunday I called my doctor and learnt that I developed allergies."


"Very effective. I had very low numbers and bad muscle aches that made it difficult to walk more than a few blocks. I considered this almost a miracle because it helped so much, so fast. I have found men hate the smell and women love it. Women say, "I don't know what you have on but you sure smell good." On the other hand in a group of men, I see them moving their chairs to get further away from me. No comments, they just move. No known side effects for me."


"Restoril really helped me sleep.  Sleeplessness was the cause of fibromyalgia for me and my rheumatologist prescribed it and I was able to sleep and deal with physical pain. What he did not tell me at all was the potential dangers of it. DO NOT drink and take it. You could die because it can cause your respiratory system to shut down.  If you have taken it a long time, DO NOT wean yourself off abruptly.  You could have seizures.  I am being slowly weaned off of it by a doctor who is alternating dosages from 15 mg. to 30 mg. per night. I plan on giving myself plenty of time to get off of it.  Be careful which medicines you use with it such as anti-inflammatories. They can increase the effects of the medicine without your expecting it."


"Doctor gave me citalopram as I was having really bad anxiety attacks, the first 2-3 days were awful, I kept being sick, felt so tired, dry mouth and bad headaches. It is now just starting to work for me I am on 10mg. Got to give it time to work."


"I have been taking Enbrel for 6 months now and I haven't looked back. The side effects have been minimal. Without Enbrel I am quite sure I would be in a wheel chair. I was getting very depressed, I couldn't live a normal life and I couldn't walk. I would shuffle around and in great pain also. I can 100% recommend Enbrel to sufferers of Ankylosing Spondylitis. I was very scared of giving myself an injection every month but the discomfort is minimal. I wouldn't care if it cost me $1000 per month it is well worth it."


"I would have given it a 10 because I felt it was really working for me. But....after about 6 days of having a horrible stomach ache I've thrown in the towel. I just can't take it. I'm really bummed out because I can't take Metformin either. :("


"My son was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of 6 and he is now 12. He has taken everything clonidine, klonipin, seizure meds, topmax, haloperidol, and a host of other meds at first the Orap was a God send because he went from a lot of meds to only 3 meds. His doctor had a hard time getting approval at first because he wasn't quite 10 yet, but after the approval, for the first 6 months it worked well, my son began to gain a little weight but it was a good thing because he lost so much with the other meds but after that first 6 months his tics began to increase."


"I suffered from anxiety for many years and as I got older it became horrible. Palpitations and things that do not seem to bother others would destroy me on the inside. I began taking Lexapro 10mg. At first it did help but then I started to have long lasting headaches...sensitive to light and feeling that I was "numb" from the neck up. I completely shut out the outside and withdrew from 90% of everything I liked. I read all of the reviews about the medicine as far a getting off of it, and I felt that it was pushing me further into a hole. I decided to take it every other day for one week, then half the dose and half the days. My advice is drink lots of water/ Fish oil every other day/ You must walk/ Eat even if you must force yourself/Sleep at night."


"Been on Camrese for about 3 years, after trying 2 other birth controls. For the first two months you will have a lot of spotting, but if you push through those two months it goes away completely. I haven't had any spotting in months and used to have an extremely heavy period. I have endometriosis and this pill helps a lot. If I forget a day by accident, I will have endo pain the next day almost immediately. I did use to break out the first few months as well, but not anything anymore. No weight gain or any other side effects."


"Used nuvessa a few nights ago for recurrent BV . Has worked so far. If it does not come back I will get back on and give it a 10 rating. My prob is it always comes back. Will let you know later...."


"I was on this pill for about a year and a half, and at first I would have light spotting for normally a month or so which was quite annoying, however it was light enough to tolerate. After being on this pill for about 3 cycles, I discovered the trick to getting rid of the spotting is to take it within the hour every day. My periods were 3 days long on the dot when I was on my inactive pills, and we're not too heavy. Considering I never missed a pill in the whole time I was on this and did not get pregnant with a regular sex life and not using another form of contraception, it does seem to be very effective. With my last cycle taking it always within an hour, I had almost no spotting at all."


"I have been on Plavix for a little over 5 years. It was prescribed by my Cardioligst following a vascular blockage and placement of a stent. Other than bruising and bleeding at the slightest contact, I have had no known side effects. I give Plavix a 10 because I am still kicking at 73."


"Savella has changed my life. I can't believe that I do not have anymore pain after 15 years. My legs, and arms would ache me so bad. I would cry day after day. The only thing I hate is the out of pocket money I have to pay, because of insurance not wanting to pay. They wanted me to try the other drugs first. Was not on their list I guess UnitedHealthCare. They approved, but I still have to pay a lot."


"I'd been having problems with insomnia and anxiety, both conditions feeding off each other and making the other worse and creating mild depression. My GP prescribed 0.5mg to be taken at bed time as needed, to be increased to 1mg if needed (only gave me 14 tablets as they are habit forming). Amazing results! I slept through the night and woke feeling calm and NORMAL for the whole next day AND the day after! I've taken 3 doses in the last 11 days, and took 1mg after a particularly stressful day with the same good results. No side effects of note except for a very mild headache 24 hours after the first dose.

I'm expecting to have a decreased need for these after starting a new job in the next week but so happy to have them to get me through."


"If I could give this birth control a 0 I would because of the side effects.  I have been on it for almost 3 months and I have developed horrible acne all over my chin and side of my cheek. It is red, bumpy, and painful. Makeup won't even cover it effectively. It looks like I have some sort of skin disease. Nothing helps it to go away. I am intensely moody all  the time and cry almost daily. I have constant bloating and seem to be gaining weight even though I have not changed my diet or exercise amount. Stopping this immediately and going back to Tri-cyclen. I wish I had never taken this."


"I had extreme vision changes, loss of memory, extreme depression with long crying spells, anger, and suicidal thoughts. I have tried it at 3 different points in my life and have had the same experience each time...NOT GOOD. I tried the medication 3 times because the doctor and I thought that perhaps the side effects were from a mix of other medications I took with the pill. I did have weight loss but it was not worth it at all. I could barely drive and soft drinks (although not really important) tasted amazingly disgusting. I had no warning about all of the things I might experience and it was horrible trying to teach middle school, raise two young children, do daily tasks, and drive. I've had friends get divorced due to side effects."


"I was born with a club foot, my legs aren't the same length so I've had back pain since I can remember. I've always had a hard time when it came to bed time, my pain would be in pain that it would keep me up. My doctor gave me Xanax and perscribed pain killers. I got married was stationed somewhere else and had to get a new doctor, she said she would start me in muscle relaxer and ibuprofen. I was given cyclobenzaprine for muscle relaxer. It was such a change that I feel like it doesn't do a thing for me whatsoever."


"Hardly any effect on my anxiety."


"I can still remember that appointment were I started laughing by myself like a crazy person at the doctors office because the itch was finally gone, all those sleepless nights, all the sleeping drugs, all the oozing, bleeding, cleaning the floors several times a day were gone!!! I got my life back!!!! I certainly do not miss the bleach baths!!
I suffered SEVERE eczema for 5 years with no diagnosis for 3, no answer with any medication.
I am one of the lucky ones who entered the clinical trials since July 2014, felt the difference after first dosage, clear skin after a month, I know my skin will NEVER be normal, but thanks to this drug I have a normal life again!!! so blessed."


"Can't sleep. All other things are good."


"Two herniated disks in cervical spine, too much acetaminophen for me, but definitely eased my pain.

It really helped me play and take care of my daughter with much ease of pain."


"When I first started this medication the whole first month I would feel super nauseous and sick. This continued for about a month. I had no spotting at all until the 3rd month. My spotting lasted about 3 weeks until I finished my first 3 months and had my first period. Those would be the only down sides this has given me. The positives though are that I have had zero cramps which is huge considering I used to have horrible ones. It has also cleared up all my acne and my periods only last about 3 days. I have been on this for about 5 months now and it is great to me."


"In the sense of clearing skin, yes it did amazing,
Almost to good to be true. I honestly told everyone about it.
I took it for 6 months,
Later that year I self harmed for the first time, this continued for years after taking Accutane I've suffered from depression, my weight starting changing dramatically I went from almost 200 to just just below 100 back up to 170 in a short amount of time. Around that time I was checked into an eating disorder center. The depression plus eating issues and lack of energy I looked for another way to be okay, I started on street drugs to control my depression, before Accutane I was such a happy guy, I know it's discounted, and for good reason too I just thought people might be able to relate."


"I have been on tramadol for for years first giving to me for pain. It is an incredible pain medicine that gives me so much energy and makes my anxiety and occasional depression non existent, however, I have tried so many times to get off because I am now completely addicted. When I want to get off, even taper down enough to get off, I get the most horrible lightening zapping going thru my brain along with other withdrawals. It is an incredible drug for pain and depression BUT be careful if u stay on for a long period of time u will become a prisoner just like any other pain, depression medicine and the withdrawals are ugly."


"This is a miracle drug for my husband. This drug saved his life."


"I started taking 50mg of Zoloft about 6 months ago.  I started taking it for depression, stress/anxiety.  It does the trick but there are two side effects I don't like.  First I have put on weight and second climaxing is near impossible.  "


"well I started with phentermine 37.5 mg June 28 2016...it is now July 26 2016  and im down 23 pounds .....start weight 302 I actually did a weigh in today and I was 279... I was skeptical first cause I herd about all the side affects but I really wanted to lose weight and im glad I trusted my self the only side effects I have had is dry mouth and constipation my legs are a little jittery every now and then but I sleep really good at night.....I walk/run 3 miles every day and I already lost 5 % of body fat every person body is different .....I will highly recommend this pill"


"i decided on Implanon instead of pills I'm horrible with remembering to take them I got mine in 09 had it removed mid October 2014 Implanon works amazing as a form of protection. However I did have crazy side effects I guess that's the cost of prevention. I instantly gained 15 pounds i hardly ever got periods Maybe every 6-7 months rarely had them went a whole yr with out period but had severe cramps.I was Very hormonal but I will say even though I had all these problems Implanon did what it was supposed to do and I do not regret getting it 3 months after getting it removed I became pregnant with my first child. every womens body is different so everyone experience is going to be different."


"I've been on the 50 mcg fentanyl patches for approx. 10 years. I've found out using the Mylan brand covered with a Tuff strip extra large size Band Aid (cloth or waterproof type) stays in place for the 3 day period very well. The patch is the same size as the cotton square on the Band aids."


"Miracle drug.  My son (age 35) has had gout since he was 16.  He had gotten so bad that he literally could not get out of the house without crawling.  His quality of life was limited and I was beginning to worry about his mental state.  After 12 treatments, not only was he walking but he was able to dance with his daughter at my wedding. We're hoping for a maintenance program now. Thank You!"


"Crying more often. Nervousness when hungry. Thinking about getting it removed soon. Bleeding for two weeks on and off."


"The month I was on Paxil was the worst month of my life. It made me even more depressed and I just felt an intense numbingness along with severe nausea and when I sleep I absolutely knock out for far too long. It also lead to crazy stomach pain that persisted for months until I took an antibiotic. Not for me or probably any one. Just terrible."


"First of all girls, don't worry about not getting a period while on birth control pills. It's only breakthrough bleeding, not an actual real period at all. I may spot for a day every couple of months on this pill, so my boyfriend definitely likes this.  I've taken it for about a year and a half. Only complaint I have is that it costs more than generic, but otherwise I am very happy with it.  On the 4 days a month I don't take it, I may have some mild constipation and moodiness but that's it (and that's from not taking the pill those days)."


"45 years old.  Original test 160.  Two pumps of 1.62 a day retested after 2 months tested 492."


"From one who judged harshly people taking this kind of medication I now find myself taking it for the last 3 years. It does not eliminate the pain however it does take it from a 9 to a more tolerable 3 or 4. I am and have been very concerned in regards to addiction and will periodically take myself off for 3 or 4 days, of course the pain is terrible but I need to know I can go without taking it just in extreme pain and can't ambulate without it. I call it my mini test. "


"I've been on Prozac for a little over a year for depression and anxiety. I'm on 20mg since I was 14. Personally I think it was too much for my system when I first started taking it. I was like an ADHD child. Couldn't calm down. Jumping around everywhere and could barely sleep at night. And with me being a 100lb 14 year old; my mother thought so too. Now that I'm 16, I think this medication isn't working for me anymore. I'm becoming more and more depressed and my anxiety level is at its highest. I keep having panic attacks also. Prozac was amazing for me up til now. But I do believe that my body has gotten used to this medication. I'm talking to my doctor soon as possible to maybe raise my dosage."


"I was diagnosed 3 years ago with severe Ulcerative Colitis. Asacol and predisone worked at first, but after each outbreak the medicines seemed less effective. My last attack left me under 100lbs, severely anemic, and in enough pain that I needed to be kept in a continuous Dilaudid-induced daze. So many people have told me how terrible Remicade is and that I just need to, "find the right diet". If diet works for you, great! Remicade was the only thing that worked for me. The cons: It's expensive, but luckily my insurance covers it. It's inconvenient to go to the hospital every 6 weeks. I havn't noticed any side effects except hair loss at first, but now my hair is growing back. I've been told that the hair loss could also have been from all the weight loss."


"I have fibromyalgia and for the past year, I've been struggling with pain.  My doctor was very hesitant about giving me percocet, being that I am only 22 and was without diagnosis for awhile, but after being diagnosed, has given it to me without a problem.  It works wonders, and although it doesn't last as long as I would prefer it to, it makes it so that I can resume some normal activity.  My life is back for the most part."


"I started this pill 4 months ago, and my hair is breaking badly. I have mood swings very very badly.  Also I'm totally emotional all the time.  You would think I was pregnant, no sex drive and my husband is fed up with it! "


"I was prescribed Blisovi 24 Fe after my insurance decided not to cover Minastrin 24 Fe. I have taken Blisovi for about 8 days now and I have had TERRIBLE side effects. My breasts and nipples are in extreme pain all day, bad headaches, and today I fainted. Earlier today I was speaking to a peer and all of a sudden broke out into an entire body sweat, got extremely light headed, and extremely nauseous. My blood pressure was taken immediately after my fainting spell and it read 85/60. I'm typically anywhere from 110-115/75-80. I will no longer be taking this medication due to the side effects. I told myself I would try it for a month but after the fainting spell today I will no longer be taking Blisovi 24 Fe."


"Having developed increasingly severe asthma symptoms over the last year, I was up to using ventolin daily with little relief.  Today I finally went to the doctor who immediately put my on Symbicort.  I took my first dose just 1 hour ago and this stuff clearly works well.  I wasn't even feeling particularly tight when I took the first dose but within minutes my breathing was noticeably easier.  I will post again once I have been on it for a few weeks but so far my expectations have been exceeded."


"I have been taking this since december and no results

i dont find it helps at all but rather makes me hungrier"


"I've been begging for years to take an anti anxiety medication. I was initially diagnosed with depression & anxiety. My neurologist increased my Effexor from 75mg to 150mg/day to treat the numbness and tingling in my feet due to diabetes. I became manic with my driving and spending habits. I was then re-diagnosed as being bipolar. I went years without anxiety medication and had several trips to the hospital with anxiety attacks that felt more like heart attacks.
I was put on Buspar and took my first dose last night. This morning I couldn't find my wig. I ended up late to work in hopes of locating it. It's not where I left it and I wonder if I was sleep walking. Anyone experience anything similar?"


"Thanks for sharing about the hair loss after several months on the medication.  I had the same experience.  I thought it was helping me with water retention and joint aches but I got carpal tunnel syndrome and had significant hair loss, and I coming to realize it may be from Jolivette.  "


"I was taking this for three months and will be switching. I've had "spotting" for about 2.5 months (some days worse than others), and I feel as though I am overly emotional and anxious on it. I'm not sure if it's due to BC, but I also feel as though it's causing my hair to fall out much more rapidly. Giving it a 3 only because I didn't gain weight while taking it, which was a concern for me."


"I'm 17, and this is the first type of birth control I've tried. I got it inserted in October of 2013, and have been bleeding ever since. It's not heavy, and I don't experience any cramps. Although it's still a huge annoyance. I have experienced a lot more acne problems than before, I had completely clear skin, and now I get painful, large pimples. I have gained a little weight, but I'm quite skinny, so I don't mind. I haven't noticed any more mood swings than normal, I am a teenager and that teds to happen a lot anyway.
I've had it in for about 5 months, and my doctor told me I might experience bleeding for up to 6 months. If it continues after 6 months I plan on getting it removed."


"I've had arthritis for over 30 yrs, which has developed into stenosis & sciatica w/spondylolistesis which means I have no fluid in my disc.  Just found our thru on MRI that this is what's pinching on my sciatica nerve, the disc.  Was in so much pain for three weeks I couldn't walk without help.  Now am taking the gabapentin an am glad to finally be sleeping better instead of getting up every hour.  Can't say that it's totally helped.  Started out taking 300 mg 3 times a day.  Just up to 600 mg 3 times a day.  The gabapentin has seemed to improve my mood.  I'm just happy to be sleeping.  Hope to get more relief with the increase in mg's before I have surgery."


"zarah was my first form of birth control. ive been on it for about 4 months and it's been pretty only a bad expirence. I've became very depressed and anxious. I am naturally fairly moody... but this has been terrible. It made me think my boyfriend was a monster. I would yell at him and in my head I. would blame all my depression on him and "how he treated me" which was fine. it the pill made me thing otherwise. it did clear up my skin and I've actually lost weight... but not worth it because my mental health is so poor. I'm very very sad and emotional ALL the time. it's not only sometime. I need to make a switch soon to a different one. don't recommend because of how I feel about myself and others. makes you very depressed can't stress it"


"This did nothing to relieve my back pain or migraines. It was useless an a waste of money."


"I started taking Minastrin October 2015. I lost weight taking this pill, have had great skin, and I don't really have a period. I am 24 years old and have one child. This pill has been great so far, but after reading other people's experiences with side effects I feel relieved knowing that I'm not the only one that has frequent mood swings the week before I start my placebo pills. I don't take my pill at the same time everyday. Overall this has been a great contraceptive."


"Losing weight slowly, full head of hair grown back, eyebrows back, sleeping much better, and skin conditions calming down."