"After 18 years of chronic cluster migraines, lasting 2-5 days each and occurring  2-3 times a month, I think that I have used every medication possible for prevention with no luck. Then every possible nasal spray, injection, and medication to end the migraine, they got better, but never went away and when I did not have a migraine I still had a headache. I had 3-4 days a month when I felt no pain in my head. I have just had my 4th Botox treatment, so at the 1 year mark, my migraines are mostly gone, maybe 1 during the 3 months and only lasting 2 days max. I have some soreness in my neck for a day or 2 after my Botox, but this cannot even compare to my chronic cluster migraines. I did not ever think that anything would give me this kind of relief."


"First, it's not a shot!  Second, side effects are easily controlled  (eat something with some fat content, take allergy med and baby aspirin before taking Tecfidera).  If side effect occurs (flushing) it goes away quickly  (15 mins or less).  I was on Rebif before, and changed to Tecfidera about a year ago.  Have seen no lesion activity in last few years (MRIs)."


"Over 18 months, I had been taking non-extended release Ambien, starting out with five milligrams but quickly being switched up to ten.  Eventually, as stress and other factors were preying more heavily on my tired brain, the ten began not to work, so I was nibbling away at up to half of another 10 milligram tablet after not falling asleep, or not staying asleep.  Needless to say, that was not a good idea.  Finally, last week, I saw my doctor about it, and now I'm on Ambien CR and I'm managing to fall asleep and stay asleep--and knocking on wood."


"Tried Vesicare with Flomax for about 6 weeks. I saw a little improvement but not enough. Switched to Detrol LA and improved a great deal."


"I have been taking Relpax for 8 years now. Thank God I have great insurance because it is expensive. I only have to pay 20.00 out of pocket. Great, great medicine."


"I have been taking this for a year. I switched from another birth control pill, which I was on for 10 years. Since the switch my period has been non-existent. I have always been regular, but not with this pill. At first I was very nervous each month, even taking pregnancy tests. Other than the irregularity this pill has very little side effects. It has helped with mood swings I was having on my old pill. I have not gained weight, and my skin seems clearer. I saw my gyno today, and she said the Lo Loestrin Fe has the smallest amount of estrogen, so it makes the uterus so thin, it just doesn't bleed. She says it is perfectly healthy and normal, So I am ok with that. I just know the week I go on vacation, I will get a period!"


"My doc switched me to this due to some issues with morphine sulphate ER 15mg three times a day.  He put me on the Hysingla ER at 20mg once a day with the oxy 15mg x2 for breakthru pain.  Been on it for two days and am in constant pain at a 6/7 level.  With the other med I was 4/5 on bad days. So disappointed not too mention the cost is more than double for me.  Don't know if the dose is just two low considering how long I've been on pain meds  Guess I could ask him to up it to 40mg and see if that works.  20mg isn't hacking it at all.  So tired of the government sticking its nose into my health."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Took my first dose 2 hours ago. I smelled it and thought to myself "this won't be too bad.. It smells like cough syrup!" Well, two sips in I was gagging like no other. It took about a half hour to choke it down. Instantly, cramps and the worst nausea I've ever experienced. Slowly a headache added to my problems and I've been miserable since. First movement just happened and yeah, faucet-butt that won't shut off! It definitely works. But I'm scared that I won't be able to get my second dose down."


"Before I begin, I would just like to put my body type out there; I'm tiny (5'4, weighing at 95lb). What had happened was it was day 15 of my 35 day cycle, and the condom totally just exploded into bits without either of us knowing, so my partner finished inside of me. Plan B was taken within 2 hours after the incident. The only side effect that I got was fatigue on the same day so I just slept it off. Exactly 5 days later, I started spotting which lasted for 4 days. At this point I was just trying to convince myself that it was because of the pill and not implantation bleeding. I would feel a little stab of pain in the general area down there every now and then, but it was nothing major. Around day 26, I've noticed that my cervical mucus has finally started changing, so I used it as a sign telling me to calm down, and that my system was finally up and running again. Finally on day 46 (after 4 pregnancy tests for reassurance) Mother Nature had finally graced me with my monthly.

So ladies, just a word of advice, pay attention to your cervical mucus. For me, it let me know that the pill wore off and I started ovulating again. It won't be the same for everyone, but it is definitely something to look into. If you must, wait at least 2-3 weeks after the incident to test.
Best of luck~"


"I love this medication.  It helped me fight my pneumonia.  As well, it has helped me with tonsil/throat infections.  It is my medication of choice.  My kids take it as well when the doctor feels it is appropriate to the situation.  No side effects in our family."


"I was super terrified to try yasmin, but I wanted to try it for my hormonal acne. Yasmin has really helped (so far), my face has been gradually clearing up during the past 3 weeks and my painful cysts are flattening. My skin is whiter too - less red and blotchy. So happy about that!  I lost about 5 kilos in 3 days. I wore one pair of pants one day that were tight and had to change them at the end of the day because my thighs and stomach had so noticeably shrunk. It was like I took some kind of shrinking potion! I kept my chest though :)   I love yasmin so far. I have more energy, less hair fall, better skin, no emotional flairs, and it's helped with the insomnia that I got after my friend died. I sleep like a baby now. I was slightly nauseous for the first 2 days."


"I recently switched from Suboxone to Subutex, and I could not have been more grateful for my doctor allowing the change.  I never felt "good" on Suboxone, I always had a headache, I was always sick to my stomach, and I felt I couldn't do anything until I took my dose.  Now, with Subutex, I actually feel GOOD.  I have energy, I have a desire to go out and live again, rather than just exist from dose to dose of that awful citrus taste.  I also see myself not needing as large of an amount in order to keep me feeling alright.  I am so thankful for Subutex. "


"I have been on Paxil CR for a little over a month. I have previously taken Zoloft, Lexapro, and Prozac and none of them worked as well as this drug. I was constantly agitated on the Lexapro and Prozac and they didn't seem to help with the depression. Zoloft just made me feel weird. Each drug is different for each person but this one works the best for me so far. I feel calm and happy during the day. The only problem with it for me, and it is a big one, is that I can't sleep! I will spend hours in bed with my eyes open, tired, but unable to actually fall asleep. I then have a hard time waking up but once I do then I am awake and not groggy. I am going to talk to my Doctor about it and hopefully he will have a solution."


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


"This pill has done absolute wonders for me in regards to my acne. It has completely cleared up what was extremely severe acne. I was on medication for four years before taking this and nothing had worked. However, I have developed some emotional mood swings."


"I've been on this pill for almost 5 years. It has been ok. Except I got pregnant while taking it as prescribed. Didn't miss a day. Didn't take it late-or did I? If I did it was within a 15 minute window-it always is. Same time every day. I had a miscarriage but my obgyn says it had nothing to do with the pill...I have horrible mood swings too. My husband can predict my start date based on how insanely moody, aggressive and angry I am. It is always 5 days before I start that I am most insane. Always! The mood swings are so bad I'm considering getting off the pill altogether. Everyone's different. That's my experience."


"In my never ending quest for migraine prevention, my doctor decided to try doxepin to try to take out the migraines, the anxiety, and the insomnia all at once, figuring it "couldn't hurt." Well. It hurt. No effect on migraines, sleep, or anxiety. None at all. It did, though, drop my blood pressure so low I couldn't walk for long, needed to lean on walls to stay upright, couldn't carry a cohesive conversation because I was too foggy to remember what I'd already said - in short, it did no good and left me unable to function at work, safely drive, make it up the steps to my bedroom, etc. Pulse also became erratic. And? I was only on half the child's starting dose. It was bad enough that I stopped it and then told the doctor."


"Before I was prescribed Aczone, I looked on this site for reviews. I've been on it for about 9 weeks now and, while I've never written a review of a drug, this one warrants it.

In my early 20's, I started breaking out worse than I ever did as a teenager. I tried OTC everything, which did nothing, and even shelled out for Proactiv which only seemed to inflame it. When finally I went to the derm she told me that adult onset acne is common and that Aczone+antibiotic would kick it. The antibiotic (minocycline) was awful and after vomiting for 2 days I went off it. Aczone on its own, however, has been a true lifesaver. My painful, deep, cystic acne is gone. Only rare whiteheads now. Truly life changing. I wish I could post before/after pix."


"So far this is my choice of seizure medicines (complex partial and absence).  Dilantin makes me sleepy, Tegretol and Topamax both gave me migraines.  No seizures AND no headaches, yay!  Zonegran does leave me a bit fatigued, and seems to lessen the appetite (but that's not really a bad thing)."


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"I take 90mg of Cymbalta with Provigil and Seroquel - really helped me out of depression, and I am glad I take it. I have not felt depressed like I did.  "


"I loved the ease of not having to take a pill but had to take it out not even 24 hours later. I experienced extreme crying spells, sudden onset of an extremely depressed feeling, and extremely tired."


"Me and my boyfriend had sex with a condom, but I got paranoid the condom broke because I didn't get a good look at it afterwards and took next choice two days later (the day I was supposed to get my period according to my app, but I knew I wasn't getting it that day, hence the paranoia). Had sore boobs throughout the week after, but I normally have sore boobs before my period so I don't think this was fully due to the pill. 5 days later I now have my period! Looking back I didn't need the pill probably but it helped me feel better."


"I had it since March 2009. I was breastfeeding and it was great. Until I stopped breastfeeding in June 2010. Since then I have been on my period. Super bad bleeding with the worse cramps ever or spotting still with cramps. NO SEX drive at all. I'm mad all the time at someone for doing anything. Always feeling sad. Feeling that I'm sick all the time and my tummy hurts. I'm always sleepy. I HAD great skin, now not so much. I'm getting it out as soon as possible. No more for me. "


"After two knee scopes, a cortisone injection had a Synvisc-one injection last week.  I was told it could be a month before any relief.  Knee hurts so bad at night I cannot sleep.  So far my knee problems..ie...pain, knee collapse and swelling is worse than ever.  Hope it starts working soon."


"Lately this medicine has given me stomach pains which are very uncomfortable and I've also had the feeling like I need to use the bathroom"


"I have an unexplained food allergy that causes my esophagus (only esophagus) to close up completely with food in it.  Cannot swallow saliva, as it builds up and makes me gag and choke as it goes down my windpipe when it builds up high enough.  I was instructed to take 9mg (3, 3mg capsules)  by removing the pellets from the capsules and eating them without water so they touch my esophagus directly.  No side effects that I notice and it makes me able to eat. A God send - a must have for me.  "


"I started on Qsymia 6 months ago, and I have had plenty of side effects.  I started with tingling in my fingers and toes, even my lips occasionally.  I get terrible cotton mouth, brain fog, mild headaches, extreme fatigue and have a hard time concentrating.  I even run the gamut of emotions at time from irritation to outright hostility, but it usually passes quickly and I have learned to control it.  Having said that, I started out at 216 pounds, I am now at 175 and most of the side effects have began to subside.  I can live with the cotton mouth by increasing my water intake and have found a work around for all the other inconveniences I experienced in the beginning, but if you stick with it, you'll find that it is worth it. 40 lbs to go!"


"I took accutane for 5 months. My acne cleared but I still have discoloration. The side effects were horrible. The back pain for the first two months was almost unbearable. The mood swings, headaches, and dry skin were terrible too.  It was effective, but I never want to have to go through that for 5 months again."


"I have been on this medication since January 1st and have lost 26 pounds in addition to working out 3-4 times a week for a hour I love this medication takes away appetite. The only side effects are dry mouth and constipation and my doctor has me taking miralax for that"


"I heard about this  cyproheptadine 4mg pill in 2003, but no doctor would prescribed for me until now, I'm 5'2 and weighing 113 on and off. So I asked a new doctor for it and yes he prescribed it. I started 2/11/2016 at 113 now it 2/16/2016 weighing 120 I'm so happy. I was sleepy at first but it gets better over a week so not bad now. I love this pill!"


"I was on this medicine for two weeks,  i felt fine even a little happier,  but for 3 days straight I went into a major depression, I have stopped taking it."


"I'm on my second pack of this pill and its been not so good for me I've been constantly getting yeast infections."


"I suffered from severe migraines for years and all the side effects that go with them. Nothing so much even eased the symptoms off even a little. Then in 2000 my doctor prescribed Maxalt. I placed the dissolving tablet under my tongue and in less than 15 minutes my symptoms started fading, in less than 30 minutes they were gone completely! Truly a miracle drug that I could not live without. If you haven't tried it, it's time to talk to your doctor."


"I just started Lyrica four days ago 50 mg twice a day. The first time I took it it helped me within an hour. I have suffered on and off for years and a few months ago I was bed/couch ridden and found it impossible to even leave my house. My family has told me I am a completely different person since starting it. I feel alive again. I also used to take Xanax for years for social and general anxiety and I have found that it is helping with that also. Only side effect was feeling high the first two doses but now I just feel like a normal person, which is what I have always wished for. I hope it continues to work and gets better as I up my dose. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia. Good luck to all."


"Love it."


"I took Wellbutrin for about 8 years, it was wonderful, kept me motivated, optimistic, helped me lose a bunch of weight but I think it caused my tinnitus so I'm switching to Prozac."


"The stuff is the best thing out there. I have had botox treatments in the past and they only lasted up to 3 months. I bought Drysol and it tingled and itched that evening but after the first use I could already tell the difference. On day 2, I shaved that morning and put it on in the evening, I will never do that again (they tell you not to do it but I thought since I shaved that morning it wouldn't be that bad). It burnt all night and the next day but already on day 2 - NO more sweating. I didn't put it on, on day 3 afraid of the burning because of the shaving and I still didn't sweat."


"I've been on many pills and have bad experience with all of them. Mood swings, depression, exhaustion, loss of sex drive, breakouts, etc. etc.

Lutera seems like one of the best-of-the-worst I guess...  it made my boobs plumper which rocks, but I've lost my sex drive pretty much entirely so what is the point of that?!?

I'm taking it to control Ovarian Cysts and Endometriosis but I'm going to stop, maybe try another, cause I find that I get mad or resentful at my boyfriend when there's nothing out of the ordinary going on, and I don't really care if I see my friends or not... stuff I used to feel passionate about is like...  whatever.  I miss me.  At least Lutera didn't make me feel like offing myself like Ortho did, but it's still not great."


"Bif's comments are true. This medicine will drop your sugar levels quickly, but it works too well. Thirty minutes after taking 2mg, I can feel my sugar levels getting low. I don't have the shakes (meaning my sugar levels are in the low 60's), but I probably would in a matter of minutes. After eating breakfast, I must eat again about 2 hours later or I'll get the shakes. I must be conscious of my sugar levels for the first 4 hours after taking a dose. Overall, my fasting sugar level has dropped from 140 to 110, simply by taking 2mg each morning. However, I find I am gaining weight and overeating too."


"I went on the medicine at age 65 due to extreme dryness and constant yeast infections. The fantastic side effect is now I fall to sleep within one hour of going to bed. For six years, ever since menopause, I have had trouble falling asleep (averaging only 4 hrs of rest). The only change in my life was the Premarin pill.  It helped the dryness and now I can function with 8 hours of sleep!"


"Have been on Copaxone for almost 10 years, not one problem with the medication. Copaxone has improved my day to day life."


"Just got my skyla inserted about 5 hours ago. Insertation was P A I N F U L L. Well at least for me. Inserting of the skyla was the worst cramp I have ever experienced and I have PCOS. Couple of hours later, still cramping but light bleeding. Not much to say for right now, but will update couple months from now!"


"I took Pentasa for ulcerative colitis after Asacol started failing.  Asacol had worked for me for seven years, but when P&G started having manufacturers making it in Europe, it no longer worked.  The Pentasa worked for my ulcerative colitis at 3 grams per day dosage.  The side effects are much worse for Pentasa.  I experienced nausea, mild headaches and severe hair loss.  "


"I had excellent results with Chantix - I had vivid dreams but only for a few days and they were actually fun, not disturbing! I only needed to take it for six weeks and almost one year later I am still a non smoker and have no desire to smoke!  It works - try it!  Worth the money!"


"Started on Cipralex (escitalopram) in January. Starting off, had a few side effects of nervousness, sweating at night and my vision was somewhat fuzzy sometimes, but all subsided within 1 week or 2. For the most part, my anxiety/depression decreased but it made me super tired, all i wanted to do was sleep. I would get 6-8hrs of sleep a night, but still feel exhausted waking up in the morning and tired throughout the day. This continued for about 2 months so my doc recommended I switch to Pristiq. I had 0 side effects switching and I found I had much more energy. I still slept great at night, and not as drowsy throughout the days."


"I've been on the generic version of Yaz for 7 days now. I have been nauseated for 7 days and have resulted to taking Zofran (ondanestron) 4 times so that I could eat food. Previously I was on a non-hormonal IUD (Paraguard) but had to have surgery to remove it after it was expelled from my uterus and punctured and embedded in the uterus wall. I'm hopeful that the nausea will go away soon because it's impacted my daily activities."


"I was a 1/2 pack to a pack a day smoker for the past 33 years and thought I would never be able to quit smoking.  I have been on Chantix now for three weeks and stopped smoking one week ago today.  I have been simply amazed at how easy it has been.  I tried cold turkey, the patches, the gum etc. and failed each time I tried to quit using those methods. I smoked for a few days when I started taking the medication but slowed dramatically even after the first day.  I picked a 'quit' date that was 2 weeks out from the start of taking the meds and quit one week before that.  I have had absolutely NO withdrawal or bad side effects.  It's almost like you forget to smoke.  I am finally free from being a slave to smoking and happy to be so!"


"I have been on Brintellix for 8 months. It has been life changing for me. I feel it literally saved my life. I have been on more medicines than I can count over the past 15 yrs. I did have nausea pretty bad for the first couple weeks on Brintellix but taking the medicine at night with crackers and Sprite it was much better after about 2 weeks. Now here is the hopeless part... I have to go off the medicine due to severe side effects that I do not see others reporting. About 6 months into taking Brintellix (4 months on 10 mg and 5 months on 20 mg)I got severely sick with unexplainable internal bleeding and severe gastro problems.Thousands of dollars on medical testing and nothing found.2 days off better but mental disaster.terrible withdrawal"


"I started on 10mg and I've been on it for one week now. It makes me feel a little slow so I cut it in half and take one half in morning and the other half at lunch. I'm going to keep this routine up for a little while and see how it works. So far I like Viibryd because it doesn't make me feel lethargic like Lexapro."


"Less than 2 days ago I noticed a large herpes bump on my upper lip and immedietly my heart sank. I grabbed the Abreva I had and applied it right away but I figured it was to late. My first time trying it and in less than 48 hours of application the "bump" shrunk down and has practically dissapeared. No outbreak, no redness or scabbing stage. It's like I completly skipped the entire outbreak!:) Im gonna start hordeing Abreva. 5 star experience!"


"My wife was always getting abnormal, heavy periods with pain, went to many doctors everyone had their own views, been through many types of ultrasounds, physical exams, blood tests, but no use and no one was able to diagnose problem until she was prescribed to take birth control pill 'Alesse'. Had few problems with the side effects in the beginning and after the first cycle, but its getting a lot better now except for little mode swings. She is not bleeding anymore and all those unknown cramps and whatnot are gone. I guess every contraceptive pill is not for everyone, if one does not suit you then try some other type. These reviews helps a lot, please keep sharing. "


"This medicine didn't help me at all. As a matter of fact it made my neck muscles seize up."


"I have been using xulane for about 2 to 3 months maybe longer I have not gotten pregnant though my boyfriend is fixed next went back into get checked so there is a slim chance. I used the nuva ring before I liked it to a point uncomfortable to me and my boyfriend so I switched to the patch at first it was fine then after a month or less of using it I noticed intense mood swings like bi polar mood swings wanting go off on people for stupid little things being straight up mean to my man and not caring then feel terrible after. I have no energy at all always tired I hate myself like this it's not me I'm going to stop this birth control I hate these bad mood swings"


"I have had my Implanon for almost 3 years and when it runs out I am getting another one. I have no periods, no weight gain, and no moodiness. I love this birth control."


"I have had no side effects. Helps with cramps that were extremely painful- passing out painful before taking it, to barely noticeable on this pill. I recommend it to friends."


"Started it 12 hours into flu symptoms.  Even 4 Advil would not stop the pain and fever.  Flu test was negative but there are many false negatives during flu season so they prescribed it anyway.

I started to feel better by the next morning the horrible aches and pains & fever were gone.  I forgot to take the 8pm dose before I went to bed and I woke up with the same horrible aches and fever at 4AM.  Big mistake.  So I took it at 4AM and the aches are gone now at 9AM and fever is down.

No nausea, no dizziness, nothing.  FYI if you read the studies, nausea occurs in 1-2% of people.  It occurs in 17% of the study participants receiving placebo, so just ignore the reviews of nausea"


"This will only be my second month taking this pill, so I know my body may need more time to adjust, but I just wanted to share my initial reviews.  Positives: It has really cleared up my skin, and my period has been lighter. Negatives: my mood swings are extreme, I have gained weight, I get nauseous and have slight headaches, and my breasts are sore and seem to be bigger. (I was already a big cup size so wasn't looking to have more added on) all in all though, I am going to give it another 2 months to see if things start to change."


"Fiddled around on 25th april but was still concerned about pregnancy through pre-ejaculatory fluid although the bleeding through period just finished that day. Had morning after pill on the 27th april and had period-like bleeding, again, from 3rd to 6th May. Expected date was 3rd June but was late. REALLY REALLY Late. Had pregnancy test on 16th June and 24th June but both were negative. Period finally came on 6th of July. Yea, that's right, 9 WEEKS LATE but it still came, Hurray! It was the most gut wrenching period of my life. I promised myself that ill come here and write my experience as reading all these posts during the past month really helped a lot."


"took this an hour after he came inside of me... went to CVS and the pharmacist told me they were the same. They are not the same. Now 3-4 weeks pregnant >:-("


"Lamictal is very helpful in controlling my mood swings.  What I like is that you can start on a low dose and work your way up until you find the dose that works for you."


"Best sleep medicine."


"I'm 51. My Testosterone level had dropped to about 150. I hadn't been to a doc in a few years and have been gaining weight and feeling more fatigued and less motivated.  Doc offered Testim and others but said Testim seemed to absorb better than others. He mentioned the possible smell and stickiness, but I gave it a try. Today was my fourth day and it really seems to already be helping with fatigue and overall motivation. I'm going over to the gym and work out this morning and I'm going to get the house cleaned up too. Perhaps just psychological this early. Regardless, I feel MUCH better already. I really don't see the smell or sticky issues, seems about like hand sanitizer. Rub it in a minute or so, no smell or stickiness. Happy!"


"I spiraled out of control on pain pills about six years ago and it will be two years on this medication July 24/2010. It is taking me a little longer to wean off because I did have a relapse due to financial problems. This medicine is the best thing that can be out there for addicts. I hid it from my husband, mother, everyone that came around me. They had a slight idea that something was wrong, but since I was so mean and hateful they were all afraid to say anything to me about it in fear of what I would do. The first week of being on the medicine, my husband said that he could see a complete reversal of me and my personality. He says that he finally got his baby back."


"It's expensive but works. To bad my insurance won't cover it."


"Hiprex is amazing! I suffered for years with chronic UTI's and was constantly on antibiotics which made me feel even worse. I tried everything from ural sachets to cranberry tablets and nothing helped until I tried hiprex. As long as you take the recommended 2 tablets each day (one in morning, one at night) it works! The only downside is the taste of the tablets but I found taking it with some food helps mask the taste."


"I was diagnosed with CLL in 2009.  My WBC (White Blood Cell Count) when diagnosed was 11k.  By 2013 my WBC was 50k.  In 2015 my rate of increase jumped and a CAT scan confirmed that deeper lymph nodes had grown 50% in size so my oncologist wanted to start chemo right away.  I had no other symptoms associated with the CLL other than increasing WBC.

In October, I started treatment with a "cocktail" of Rituximab and Bendamustine.  My WBC at the start of treatment was 120k.   At the end of the first month (prior to my second chemo session) my blood tests came back with totally normal numbers!  My WBC was 7k! It was as if I did not have CLL.  My blood was clean!  Few side effects (constipation/heart-burn) & about a 20% reduction in energy."


"I have had depression my entire life. I thought it was normal. I tried everything to feel better: meditation, endless job changes. Everything failed. Then my doctor got me onto Lexapro. I am on 40mg per day. At 38 my life finally began. It hit a re-set in my identity. Same memories with a new personality. This product (for me at least), is an absolute God-send. I am at last able to be happy."


"I have had my Mirena in for a little over a year. I love having the Mirena in because I'm all about convenience. I don't have to worry about taking a pill, or getting a shot. I LOVE not having a period. I had a not so pleasant experience with the insertion of it. But that doesn't happen often to people. I am on the fence about taking it out. I have gained 21lbs in a year. My acne is bad. I am tired often. Everyone's body is different. I know friends who have not had these problems. I like the Mirena it just isn't a good fit for me."


"My daughter is 8 years old and have been taking medicines since she was almost 4. She has been on a lot of different medicines. I am just wondering if her sudden outburst of happy, sad violent behavior is due to the doctors increasing her Vyvanse from 20mg to start with 1 year ago to 70mg which is what she is taking today."


"I have tried alot of birth control already and I am only eighteen. I have been hospitized for extreme ovarian cysts. I first tried Ortho Cept and from missing one pill I bleed for two months straight. After that they put me on a low dose 3 month pack that gave me horrible break outs and break through bleeding. After those pills I tried evro patch and I was rushed to the hospital for extreme bleeding and my arm became paralyzed for a day. After this I was put onto Seasonale and it took two packs to start working. I then had to add depo shot with it.
For people with extreme cases this will not be enough for you.
For normal people this will make you gain a little weight but no breakouts and no break through bleeding or weird side effects."


"This pill worked wonders for 6 months for my endometriosis until it, mixed with anxieties about going off to college and being an adult, triggered a horrible depressive and anxiety-fuelled episode that lasted 2 weeks. I couldn't bear to get out of bed, showering felt like running a marathon, I hated looking at myself, and I cried daily over nothing. I have never had an episode that bad and once I got off of it I felt slightly better, but I ended up having to go on Lexapro! Be careful taking this if you have a mental health condition!"


"I am 45 years old and have been suffering disabling heavy periods for about 6 years now. My doctor suggested ablation for my heavy periods but I wanted to try non-surgical remedies first. This medicine is AMAZING. I take 2 pills 3 times a day for 3 days (total of 18 pills). I start on the 2nd day of my period which is the heaviest. My period dries up and is over within 4 days. I have headaches on or off this medicine during my period so I cannot say for sure whether that is a side effect. I have my life back each month."


"15 minutes after taking I would get severe leg cramps for hours. It made my good cholesterol bad it did not work for me."


"I have used Sominex for YEARS and I absolutely love it!!!  I am NEVER groggy in the morning.  It allows me to sleep, then if I have to go to the bathroom during the night, I am able to go back to sleep.  I take it generally every night.  When I have spoken to various doctors over the years, they have never seemed concerned about my long term use.
Nothing else works quite like it, and it definitely improves my quality of life as I simply cannot function if I don't get enough sleep.  I usually have to order it online because it is not always stocked at the stores that I go to.  Hope this helps.  Sweet Dreams. :)"


"I had mine inserted as soon as I could after giving birth (about 6 weeks afterwards). I have one child with no desire to have another, but my doctor would not tie my tubes due to my age (younger 20s). Therefore, I opted for the next best thing: the ParaGard.
My only complaints are my periods are A LOT heavier, and I tend to cramp when my cycle begins and during ovulation. I never had cramps prior to having the ParaGard inserted. These possible symptoms were relayed to me prior to placement so I was mentally prepared.
All in all, I'm 3 years in, and I absolutely LOVE this thing. If my doctor still refuses to tie my tubes when I'm older, I'll just have another inserted."


"I have never taken birth control pills before Jolivette. This particular pill was prescribed to me because of my chronic migraines. The pill works great for my period, but the overall side effects were horrible. I am extremely emotional, my breasts were sore all of the time, and I'm extremely emotional all of the time which is the opposite of how I usually am. I also had hair growth on my arms, legs, and a little on my face. It works, but the side effects make it not worth it."


"Very fast weight gain. I have been on these pills about two months now and have gained 15lbs"


"I was being plagued by severe coughing attacks which in turn would cause my lower back to go in spasms. I was on a steady does of Valium and Percocet for about two months. My body became tolerant to that combination, I talked to my doctor and he suggested Soma compound. It's been like night and day. I don't think chemically it's as strong as the Percocet/Valium combination, but the Soma was just what I needed. I didn't have any (that I can think of) side-effects from taking it. It was not nearly as addicting as Percocet and I'm able to always keep them on me for backup now and never feel the need to use for the heck of it. For me, there was no high associated with the soma. Amazing!"


"I've only started my second month of Levora, but the nausea is so bad that I'm going back to Lutera. The nausea/vomiting was present for the first week that I started it. Granted, after that first week, it worked great for me by reducing my cramps/flow (as well as regulating my period--my original reason for trying Levora), but after beginning again after the placebo week, the nausea came back in force. As one who is a weenie when it comes to nausea, I will certainly not be taking it again! On a smaller note, I seem to be more emotional and likely to cry than normal."


"I just have to say I love Nuvaring! I used to be on the pill and it was a huge hassle for me (I always forgot to take it) and I had a long list of negative side effects (weight gain, upset stomach and headaches). I haven't had any of these problems with Nuvaring, the only thing I have against it is my skin seems to be a little more prone to breaking out when I'm on it. However I will take that over the 15  pounds I gained while on the pill. I've been on Nuvaring over a year now and I don't plan on switching anytime soon!"


"As of May 2015 i gave myself one year to lose the weight. I got up to 212( im 5'8) so i carried it pretty well but i was not happy the way i felt, always tired, clothes not fitting. i was comfortable when i was 175-180. So after a whole year and Nothing on the scale changed, i went to my Dr and had blood work done hoping to find a reason WHY, blood work came back all good and clear. Noone likes Bad news but at the moment i was hoping to be given a reason i wasnt losing...what was i doing so wrong! He told me to try BELVIQ 2x a day. So here i am started 18 days ago n im down to 200.i had a slight headache for the 1st 3 days and now normal, i dont have the feeling to snack or over eat. Walk 2 miles 3x week too. Good luck!!!"


"Best antidepressant ever. Also great for insomnia, OCD, anxiety and allergies. Isn't addictive and doesn't cause withdrawal in my exp. Also the effectiveness doesn't decrease with continuous long-term usage."


"The reasons am did a review on this is because of the comfort I got from reading other reviews in my moment of panic, in hopes that mine will comfort another. Took Ella after a few hours after unprotected sex (bad Idea) and I was a few weeks from my next period. My cycle was fairly consistent and you could only imagine the sheer panic of missing my period for 5 days. Relief only came the next morning when my period resume.I was panicked because this was the longest I had gone without my period and I had no symptoms associated with taking Ella so I assumed it didn't work.All I will advice is be patient, not only does Ella work, but there were very few symptoms. Very effective, definitely recommend it."


"Only pill I can take just one of and it work"


"This medication clears up the little watery blisters (caused by Dyshidrotic eczema) in one (or maybe two nights flat."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I have been taking Pradaxa for 5 months.  The first two months, I really thought I would have to go back to warfarin due to stomach/bowel problems and significant heartburn.  After a couple of months, the digestive and bowel problems gradually went away.  I also discovered the heartburn was reduced by taking the pill right before or during a meal (not just a snack), along with taking it with a full glass of water, and not lying down for an hour or so after taking it.  I'm relieved that I can stay on it since I hated being on warfarin.  Hopefully the cost becomes more reasonable."


"Started of on 10 mg for anxiety and depression, didn't feel any different but felt irritated and snappy at everyone. Nurse practitioner just bumped me up to 20 mg and I feel better and it's only been week! Hopefully this will take the edge off so I can more enjoyable to be around."


"I have been taking ELMIRON off and on since 2005. It has helped tremendously but the price is high even with insurance! I have not had my liver enzymes checked since the beginning!"


"I have been treated with CNS stimulants (methylphenidates and amphetamines) and Adderall has unequivocally been the most beneficial medication for ADHD. I have been on this medicine, 30 mg twice daily, for about 4 years and all of the major symptoms of ADHD are under control which in turn has allowed me to take back control of my life.

I would like to add that, for me, it has had a profound positive effect on comorbid Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent (moderate-severe). Tried virtually every antidepressant and various combinations/augmentations since age 22 (except for MAOIs) with little improvement. Now taking Pristiq 50 mg in the morning and a low-dose of mirtazapine (generic for Remeron) at bedtime. No relapse/recurrence in over a year!"


"Initially I had to get used to the dizzy feeling after standing up too quickly. I rise slower now. I combat the mild dry mouth and cough by drinking lots of water. The diuretic effect, plus my coffee and water intake in the morning, makes me wish I could move my cubicle into the bathroom. That effect tapers off during the day."


"This works great after thoracic surgery."


"Two days ago, I got really painful gout attack into my left toe and upper part of my foot and my heal on the right foot was hurting. My left foot hurt so bad, it was driving me insane.  I tried black cherries, celery, drank tons of organic apple cider vinegar with mother last time but nothing helped so I did go see a doctor and they prescribed indomethacin 50mg three times per day and methylprednisolone tablets (start with 6 first day, 5 next day down to 1). I decided to do what somebody else here suggested and it worked like a miracle. I took 2 Indomethacin tablets in the morning and 2 methylprednisolone and something amazing happened. The pain was almost gone and swelling subsided. Around 3pm I took the same dose and I was able to walk."


"I find it gets me to sleep, but my eyes are red and sore a lot of the time. Thinking of halfing my dose but been on it for 6 years now"


"Best thing I've ever done ! I started getting acne when I was 7 took Accutane when I was 11 & my entire face cleared up within 9 months longer then expected but I don't get any acne beside when I'm menstruating & their very minor. Only side effects were very dry skin & lips & mood swings I recommend it"


"Had a quintuple bypass surgery in August 2015 following a massive heart attack in May of 2015, during which I "died" for three minutes immediately after arriving at the ER. I had suffered severe chest pain for two hours before going to the ER, which was stupid of me.

I have been on Metoprolol Tartrate for 2.5 years now. 25 mg. twice daily. It seems to work fine, as my blood pressure is consistently around 116 over 64, and my heart rate is 54 BPM at last check-up two months ago. Before my heart attack, it was around 150 over 80, so a vast improvement there. I also am on a low dose (10 mg. daily) of Lisinopril, so that may help as well.

The only side effect I am experiencing is severe exhaustion following a 10-hour shift at work. Age 57."


"THIS MEDICINE WORKS! I have been abusing opiates for almost 3 years (averaging 150-200mg of oxy/day the last year) and was at the end of my rope with despair of ever getting off of them.  I cringe when I think of how much money I wasted!  After trying to quit cold turkey (I lasted a day and a half) I began researching Suboxone. I waited until I was in moderate withdrawals (20 hours after last dose) to take a half a 8mg tablet. The withdrawals pretty much stopped within the hour.  I still felt like I was recovering from a bad flu, but it gets better. I can't stress enough that you have to be ready to quit and to have a great plan/support to help, otherwise Suboxone will end up being there just to stop withdrawals and relapse is likely."


"Worked great for ADHD! Did cause migraines to be more frequent and is expensive, but does do wonders for inattention."


"Cialis is fantastic. Let me first start off by stating for the record that I am NOT some person who got paid to review Cialis. I'm a male in his late 20s and I recently began noticing that my arousal was starting to diminish pretty quickly and I sought my doctor for help. Along with some suggestions that I try exercises for men to treat my ED, he gave me a 30-day trial of Cialis to get my confidence back. I was given the pills yesterday and took just one with a meal and about 4 hours later, right as I got into bed, the stuff just kicked in as I was eyeballing my wife and what resulted was nothing short of spectacular. My erection was sustained for about an hour nonstop. I HIGHLY recommend it."


"Been using for 10 months and no improvement whatsoever.  Very frustrating.  Terrible packaging.  I accidentally knocked over bottle and lost half of it on my sofa.  Waste of time and money."


"Just got new rx for AZA. Had RRMS for 21 years just crossed over into SPMS. R-side foot drop, tingling up to knee caps. R-side weak Tried all the injectables, Acthar, Prednisone, solumedrol so this is my last line of defence. Wish me luck. Will report back @ 1 week intervals "


"This drug does nothing for me except for make me extremely sleepy. I have severe back pain and this was "one" of the medicines the Doctor prescribed. No benefit, my back still hurts."


"I suffer from anxiety/panic disorder and I was given Buspar 10 MG twice daily.  I felt very light headed and like I had a constant head rush. My Dr tried increasing the dose to 20mg twice daily and with that I couldn't keep my eyes open.  I had to nap for 2 to 3 hours.   It was just awful.  After nearly 4 weeks of being on this medication, I have insisted that I been taken off of it.  I am on 5 MG twice a day for today and tomorrow and then I'll be done with it and I hope the side effects go away soon.  Just an awful experience."


"The first dose I took of this antibiotics my stomach was hurting real bad so on the second dose I also took a probiotic. I had no pain so I took one every time until I was finish and had no problems."


"I was prescribed topiramate for daily post-concussive headaches, and I also needed to lose weight.  The first three weeks were really rough, and I was unsure if I could take this medicine long-term.  I started off with 25mg the first week, 50mg the second, 75mg the third, then 100mg as my permanent dose.  I took it before bedtime as instructed, but I had next day drowsiness so bad that for three weeks I felt like I was going to face plant at any moment.  Also, the nausea was so bad that I barely ate.  Thankfully, both of these side effects stopped after about 3 weeks as did most of my headaches.  I've also lost 22 lbs in 2 months.  The best part is that it has given me control back in that I eat smart and don't have unhealthy cravings."


"Eyes still swollen and itchy"


"Switched to Pristiq from SSRI after burning through most of the SSRIs and finding Wellbutrin was great but not enough. I had GeneSight and Pristiq and Fetzima were the only green a/ds that were green lighted. Started with 50, side effects waned after a few weeks, but didn't really kick in, so upped to 100 and lowered WB. It was awful. My memory has been destroyed on Pristiq, so I can't tell you what specifically but all of my symptoms worsened. Went right back to 50 and WB 450.

Pristiq is ok. It helped the incredible sadness and hopelessness and affect/flatness, nothingness. Didn't help with motivation, getting out of bed, happiness, socialization, cognition. Switching to Fetzima and crossing fingers."


"I had an accident on the most fertile day of my cycle and was so afraid since both of my children were conceived on the first try so I am incredibly fertile. I took the pill an hour after sex and had minimal side effects over the next week. Mostly menstrual like cramps and tingly breasts. However because those can be pregnancy symptoms I was totally panicking. 9 days after taking the pill I had some strong cramps and noticed a little bright red blood after wiping. I thought it was implantation bleeding since my period wasn't due for another 5 days and I had it with both my other pregnancies. I figured the pill didn't work since I took it on the day of ovulation. But over the next hour it turned into a full period! Plan b worked!!!!!!!"


"Lortab, best pain medicine ever, if I have to take anything for pain it would be this."


"Vicodin works for me after hernia operation, once in morning and at bedtime."


"Excellent for anxiety, especially if you start with the minimum amount, 0.25 mg and only take more if needed. I say this because I was prescribed 0.5 mg 3x daily and don't need that much. Try to take the least amount and if that works don't take more since you can build up a slight tolerance over time. My only concern is will I ever be able to be off of medicine. I just wish there was a natural cure for anxiety. I hate being dependent on this."


"My experience has been pretty neutral compared to many of the other reviews I've read. I was prescribed 500mg 2x a day for 7 days for BV. Just took my last dose. The pill tastes awful and chalky, and I've had a bad taste in my mouth all week. I've had a pretty constant, yet minor headache, and a slight loss of appetite. Definitely glad it's over, but I had a much better reaction to it than most people.

As for the BV, I was on my period this week, so it's been hard to gauge. I know the odor is gone, but I'm still unsure about the amount of discharge. My follow up appointment is next week so hopefully it's done with (for now)"


"This was NOT effect post-op. I had a laporoscopic surgery for endometriosis and as well have herniation of discs L4&L5. I take pain medicines as a chronic pain management patient and have not needed anything other than the prescribed dosage ever. This did not work at all. I was in pain all night until a day nurse was willing to listen to the issue and gave the other brand name medicine with more APAP.
When the time comes to have other surgery, I will have to discuss with Doctor beforehand. I am not willing to suffer again."


"I have severe allergic asthma. After two hospitalizations for pneumonia, asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, chronic sinus infections following a childhood of allergy shots, as a young adult I needed constant medication to battle endless infections and hives. With allergy meds (I've tried them all), steroids and typical asthma meds, I had still become dependent on a nebulizer, every 4 hours. After years of struggle, I was actually getting worse working downtown Houston.

 Xolair changed my life! I went from a sickly, declining 28-year-old to a normal person, requiring nothing else but Benedryl during the spring. I have been taking it for 12 years, including a healthy pregnancy after the first year."


"I've taken Fiorinal for about a year, initially it was great.  One pill would totally knock out a headache. Little drowsy for about 30 minutes and I was good to go. Started having to increase the the number of times I take it about 4 months ago, started having abnormal vaginal bleeding; my doctor thinks it's the aspirin and the fact that I've had to take more. Aspirin is a blood thinner. I switched to Fioricet, same drug, but replaces the asprin with Tylenol. Back to normal now. Try Fioricet if Fiorinal dosen't work for you."


"Ok gotta make a long story short.. My docter gave me bactrim for a uti and usually it works but this time it didnt. I was miserable so I went to urgent care they prescribed me macrobid 100 mg 2× daily. I read all the awful reviews and since my stomach is very sensitive and easily nausiated I immediatly was discouraged. I asked the pharmacist and she told me she had taken it and as long as you follow the instructions on the bottle that say take with food or milk I would be fine and she didnt have any symptoms. Soo I have been eating a good meal bf I take it and its been 3 days now and I woke up on the 3rd day and its like its gone and I could tell after the 1st day I was getting better. I was in pain for 6 day and this med was a blessing!!!"


"This is my 4th month after switching from Ortho tri-cyclin to tri-previfem due to my insurance and availability and I am miserable. For preventing pregnancy, sure, the pill works. But for anything else, it is horrible. I have gained several pounds over the last month and have not changed anything about my life style. My face is breaking out along my chin nearly every day. I am having constant serious mood swings. I am anti social and I have no sex drive. I have considered ending my year long relationship for the tiniest reasons and I am horrible to my family. I have never had mental health issues before I took this pill and I am hoping stopping will help me return to my normal self..."


"My 9 yo son was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago and has had OT services for 6 months.  We started Intuniv 2 weeks ago. First day on 1 mg he was super hyper, then seemed unchanged.  A week later we went to 2 mg.  It's great.  He is more focused, less wiggly, finishes task in a more timely manner.  He still squirms but not as much.  His teacher is happy with the improvement.  Side effects-sleepy, dry mouth, emotional.  We have been giving him the pill in the morning.  Around 5pm he gets super sleepy.  The doc told me there is no peak in when the drug works but there is a peak in when the side effects occur.  They tend to be 8-10 hours after taking the drug.  We are going to try giving him the pill at night and see if it helps him with drowsiness."


"Nightmare.  2 hours after taking it chest hurt,  experienced urination retention (I had to concentrate to release pee) yikes. Could not lie back without heart feeling like it will explode.  I think the medicine was trying to kill me. Throat felt weird beyond words. My uncle is a dentist and said this is one antibiotic to QUIT and NOT finish the bottle.  I read about people who stuck it out and continued through the bizarre symptoms and side effects and they regretted it.  Sick for months after quitting"


"After I gave birth to my daughter I went back to my pre-baby weight until I got the birth control implant in my arm and I gain close to 70 pounds in a year. I started Phentermine in September and its now March and I have lost 75 pounds. I a busy mother so I exercise when I can which is not often. I do portion control and I only drink water. This pill gave me my old life back."


"Caused loss of ability to focus, gained 30lbs in six weeks I was on it. Many many more symptoms.  Stopped using and all but the weight went a way.  Weight dropped 10lbs in 2 weeks after stopping. "


"Stops the hunger craze..have lost 20 lbs in 3 mths..no side effects..best wt.loss drug i have tried."


"I started Contrave 3/18/15...it is now 6/27/15....I went from 226 to 175lbs. This medication is amazing. I do not experience anything unusual, I have increased my exercise 200% and no longer eat at night. The program that goes with it Scaledown helps me monitor my weight so that I can see what foods causes weight gain as well as weight loss. Definitely would recommend this medication!!!"


"I took the one pill 3 days ago and is still experiencing tiredness and no appetite. I was so sleepy and could not stay up while at work. I will not take the pill again.. The fact that I am still having the affect 3 days later speaks volumes and is not a good thing."


"I have tried amitriptiline, citalopram Paxil Gabapentin and now Cymbalta I sure have noticed a big difference thank goodness I was ready to give up."


"I was on necon for 6 years, and it was the first birth control I ever went on. I LOVED this. I had super light periods that would last 2-3 days. I had no weight gain, but unfortunately no boob gain either haha. I've never had acne problems, and nothing got better or worse being on it. Cramps were a thing in the past on this pill. I literally would forget I'm on my period. Before I went on this pill, I had my period extremely heavy every other week, so this was literally magic. Unfortunately after 6 years my body must have gotten used to the pill, so I switched to Reclispen because I started get spot heavily in-between my period pretty much all the time. I'm hoping my new pill will be just as amazing as Necon..maybe just give me some boobs;)"


"I give it a 4 - mostly for the convenience.  I went off of the pill because if I missed just one, my period would start and last for a full month.  So the patch is easier for me to remember to change.  The downside for me is that since I've been on it (maybe half a year), several times I've had my period come every 2 weeks.  I'm also using birth control so that I'm only supposed to have my period once every 4 months.  So much for that.  I think soon I will be asking to switch back."


"Doctor suggested Saxenda and this is week 4 @ increased the injection to 2.4. Total loss is 6.5 kilos.  Side effects are extreme tiredness, constipation & heart burn. Due to knee replacement 10 months ago & fractured back I'm limited to exercise so walk every day & night & incl hill climbs. I eat 1000 calories per day & satisfied. However this week I have developed red welts at the injection site. I've put ice on it but as yet will not subside & concerned about another injection. I can't see my doctor till next week so was wondering if anyone else had this experience & why?"


"My 9 year old son started taking Vyvanse when all the other ADHD meds failed. Although he still had his fits sometimes they are few and far between. His grades in school are improving and he is able to pay attention better."


"Was prescribed Citalopram for severe anxiety and depression. I had 2-4 days of very slight queasiness and no side effects thereafter. I started to feel calmer by the end of the first week and quite simply it went on to change my life for the better. I took it for 2 years and when I felt ready I slowly reduced my dosage with the knowledge of my doctor. I have not been on the medication for about 5 years now and have continued to feel perfectly well. There are some days when I am mildly anxious or down but I can cope without medication and these episodes pass quickly. I would urge anyone advised to take this medication to do as they are asked - it might just save your sanity!"


"I have been on Apri previously and it was not available for refill at one point so they switched me to Cryselle. I lost all sex drive and was flat line. I am now back on Apri and feel amazing. My mood is better and my sex drive is back... so happy to be back on Apri this has really turned my life back around to where I was before."


"I was on a hormonal birth control pill for many years.  I could set a clock by my periods... start on a Tuesday, off by Saturday.  It was great.  I turned 35 and my Doc would no longer prescribe the hormonal pill.  So, enter Jolivette.  The first two weeks, my nipples were so sore and I was so bloated that I thought I might be pregnant.  Then, my period started 1 week early and lasted for 9 days!  A very heavy 9 days as well.  1 week later, heavy bleeding again.  I don't think Jolivette and I are going to be friends."


"I've only been on this for 4 days now and so far I've had nothing but side effects. Although it's partially my fault. My doctor never warned me about iburophen or caffeine. I had a headache so I took something for it and it just made the effects so much worse. I then took an energy sports drink before the gym and overdosed on caffeine. I was awake for 64hrs before finally getting any sleep and that only lasted 4 hours. But I must say I was a lot more alert, my eyes were tired but my brain wasn't. Other side effects I've had are severe shakiness, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, loss in appetite, yawning, teeth grinding, ear popping. I'm going to stick with it to see the outcome."


"I have the same problems as many of the other reviewers. My medication was changed from Avaine to Lutera to Orsythia. I had no problems with Avaine or Lutera but I've been on Orsythia for about a week and I'm experiencing horrible side effects. I've had headaches, moodiness, and cramps. It feels exactly like I'm PMSing and according to other reviewers, I just might be. I'm glad I came here so I can be prepared for a possible mid cycle period."


"My dermatologist put me on Doryx a couple months back. My acne was bad, inflamed and painful all over my cheeks. I took half the pill once a day and at first it made my skin dry out. But my acne disappeared within a week and a half. Afterwards I stopped using it. Then noticed my skin breaking out again. So I'm back on it again and it has settled my skin. I quit eating dairy as well while taking it and I have yet to have a breakout. I now take it every other day as it dries out the skin all over my body. But totally worth the results !!"


"In two weeks I'll have been smoke free for 6 MONTHS!  I think about this often and laugh to myself and sometimes do a little victory shimmy when I'm alone, of course.  I'm 30, I've been smoking for 12 years, I grew tired of hiding in weird places to smoke.  I started taking the pills when I wasn't yet ready to quit but I'm better off.  I took the first two weeks of these pills and that was it.  The last cigarette felt like I'd gone outside, picked up a tree branch and tried to smoke it.  Chantix, luckily allows you to continue smoking through the first week, I smoked into the 4th day of the second week and that unpleasant experience hit me like I ton of bricks. I experienced ZERO side effects, this medicine affects everyone differently."


"Recently diagnosed advanced lung adenocarcinoma. After surgery began chemotherapy. This med helps allay anxiety, nausea, stimulates appetite and helps me sleep.  My mood is improved."


"Clonidine is definitely a wonder for opiate withdrawal. I asked to be detoxed in hospital after over a year of pain management got the best of me...they aren't kidding when they say opiates are addictive. After 2 days of sleeping through cold turkey (for the most part) I was able to eat and act normal, with no physical cravings. They administered a combination of clonidine, Serax, Soma, Ativan and gabapentin, so I can't say which worked better initially. The clonidine seems to lessen the worst physical effects. It lowered my blood pressure a lot, so only 0.5mg dose was allowed at a time, maybe more would work better for someone else with higher pressure. Detox with a doctor's help, they've got lots of options."


"I had surgery for a colon resection. I can't take Hydrocodone because it upsets my stomach, gives me headaches, nausea and constipation. The morphine (patient administered pump) didn't work for me at all, but Dilaudid worked wonderfully, 2 mg every 6 hours. I had no unpleasant side effects, which is very unusual for me with any medicine. I had no withdrawal problems when I left the hospital. If I ever have surgery again, I'm going to request Dilaudid. It gave me great relief and let me rest and heal!"


Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host

"We have had the worse run in our house, our 15months old twins have HSV1 in there mouth!! They were so sick, I caught it off them! Being there mum I would have to apply gel in there mouth, so I did so as normal and then with out thinking I have had to race to the bathroom to use the loo and forgot to wash my hands, now as a result of that I have given myself genital herpes and boy am I mad!! This is the most disgusting thing and painful thing that has ever happened to me! Now hubby and I are worried hubby's going to catch it off me! I'm just guttered by this!! Docs given me some valacyclovir to use but we are 2 days in and my mouth and down stairs areas are still only getting worse! I'm praying things are going to get better really soon!"


"This medicine does an excellent job of lowering blood pressure but does a poor job of lowering pulse rate trying to lower atrial fibrillation."


"I had a horrible toothache and was prescribed Tylenol-3s and 875mg amoxicillin.  I had to go to the ER to get norcos because the entire right side of my face hurt from my jawbone to my forehead-the Tylenol-3s were USELESS!!!!) on norco 10-325 numbed the pain and now i take one every 6 hrs or as needed and I can sleep again."


"This is the first time I took unisom. I'm pregnant and have been having trouble sleeping. I took it the first night and I as asleep within 30 minutes. It was the best sleep I've had in awhile and woke up feeling great but the second night taking it didn't go so well. It didn't make me drowsy one bit. I tried taking a second pill and nothing worked. I'm not sure why it worked the first night for me but not the second. :("


"I went to the ER after a diverticulitis flare-up with severe abdomonal pain.  Was given Dilaudid and Phenergen through an IV and the pain went away almost instantly!!  The combination of the two worked wonders but only lasted for a couple of hours."


"I was having heavy stress associated with my job in healthcare billing. My anxiety would go through the roof and I would have horrible acid reflux when my heart started to race. My doctor pointed out that it was the stress that was causing these anxiety peaks and recommended I take Zoloft.

I have been taking a 100mg dose in the mornings for the last 11 days. The first 2-3 days my stomach felt bad and I was very mellow, but soon after the symptoms started to go away .

Now I only notice that I wake in the morning with my teeth clenched tightly for some reason. It doesn't really bother me too much. It's just a weird feeling that I have little control over.

My stress has changed very little and I keep wondering if this medicine works."


"Aleve really worked for me with my toe swelling for the gout and  the relief was  very fast for me.  It is Awesome"


"I could see its very faint effect on me though I tried it 5 - 6 times. Not really useful."


"Of different medicines I have tried for the  Restless Legs Syndrome, this has been the most effective.  I was started with 3 pills per day but have been able to reduce the dosage to 1 pill per day. Have been using this drug for over 5 years now."


"I have been taking Seasonique for almost 3 months now and for the most part am very satisfied with it.  The only downfall I've found so far is weight gain, around 5-10 pounds, which doesn't seem like much but to a smaller person it makes a huge difference in clothes fitting. Normally I could get this weight off pretty easy but so far that's not the case.  I haven't made it to the end of the first pack yet so I'm hoping this first cycle I have isn't as bad as what some of these comments say.  I'm on week 7 and in the last week noticed a tiny bit of spotting, not enough to use a tampon or even a liner.  So far so good best I can tell.  This is still way better than having a period every 28 days."


"Periodically, I take Ambien.  I have tried other sleep aids, Lunesta, Seroquel and others. However Ambiem is the one sleep prescription that allows me a good nights sleep and wake up without a drugged feeling.  I am then ready to 'take on the world'.  Ambien is great and I would definitely recommend it."


"I have been taking these tablets since late Tuesday, I'm on a 500mg 10 day cycle for chronic kidney infection. The hospital sent me away with the tablets and advised if I was no better within 48 hours I was to go straight to A&E. I have taken 4 tablets now, I was feeling sick and vomiting before I started to take these tablets so I can't blame that now the tablet. I can honestly say the only problems I am having with this tablet is the dreams, they are so awful, vivid and terrifying. It's hard to try and get back to sleep when you know what your gonna face on the other side but all I want to do is sleep and rest. Overall I genuinely think the tablets is doing its job, I shall let you know if I end up in hospital this evening."


"Have been taking T3 or T4 for post-surgery pain.  Have discovered that as long as I take either one, my pain persists but once I stop MY PAIN GOES AWAY!  Also found that NSAIDs increase the pain (had basal joint replacements in both thumbs).  But I do have to say that both Ts are effective for my hip bursitis; just not worth the thumb pain when I take it.  Hoping the MD can give me something for my hip that won't impact my thumbs..."


"I have had rheumatoid arthirtis for 1 year now, and continue to take Sulfasalazine and Nabumetone daily. I stopped taking the Enbrel after 7 months as it was no longer relieving joint pains.  I have had two infusions so far, and do notice improvement in my most painful joint (shoulder).  My rheumatologist prescribed a dose pack of steroids, which I took after my 1st infusion. Receiving these drugs together, I was hoping for more improvement, but I will take what I can get.  My arm has markedly improved range of motion, although it is not back to normal. My legs are still stiff, and I still need to shuffle my feet when I walk.  I go back for my third infusion next month, and thereafter infusions will be every 6-8 weeks.  I sure am hopeful this treatment will improve my quality of life."


"I have taken Plan B 3 times so far and has worked every time. First time in July 2012 I had unprotected sex took Plan B 4 hours later and got my period with no delay on the exact day I was supposed to get it. The second time in September 2013 I just finished having my period on 8/20 and had protected sex on 9/4, the condom broke so I took Plan B 2 hrs later and got my period 2 weeks early on 9/9. The third time I took it was March 2014. Had a condom break so I took Plan B on 3/21, 4 hrs later. I was suppose to get my period on 4/2/14 but got it yesterday it came 3 days early. Never been so happy to see my period. If you are worried that the pill may not work don't be! It does work when you take it writhing the 72 hour time frame."


"Started Saxenda on February 28th.  I've lost 17 pounds and I'm still shocked about how well this is working for me.  My side effects have been headaches on a daily bases, some nausea in the beginning and dry mouth that has also passed.  I am never hungry.  The little side effect are worth it.  My insurance does cover it."


"6.25mg of this product 2 X daily, reduced my 160/120 BP to 120/78 in two days."


"This has had more benefit controlling psoriasis on hands and feet over any biologic I've taken over the years. I've yet to find a medication with better results."


"I got chronic pancreatitis and this serious GI disease and dilaudid has worked wonderful treating me of these problems."


"This medicine worked well for my addiction to alcohol. Within a weeks time I was sober and feeling good and a detox facility was not needed. All from the comfort of my own home."


"My four year old daughter has eczema. And we used it while her skin was for the most part clear and her face broke out with a rash, which she rarely gets a patch on her face but this was full blown all over her face. She looked like she was sun burned. And her eczema broke out all over her skin as usual but either the medicine did not work or it aggravated it more because this was her worst breakout ever. Redness everywhere in larger patches than usual and redder than usual. I had to go back to the steroid créeme to clear it off. How disappointing. I just tried it again last night and her face has broken out and gotten red over night."


"Have been on Votrient  about six months. Virtually no side effects except for the white hair. Tumors are stable."


"Remeron got rid of my depression, and my anxiety was a lot better. I also was able to get to sleep a lot easier. I did notice some weight gain though, but not a lot."


"I just started Loestrin about one month ago. Before I started taking it that I had no problems with acne. Most Recently about a 2 weeks ago I began having the worst breakout on my life cheeks, chin, forehead! I thought it was from my use of makeup but now that I have read these posts I definitely see it is from the pill."


"I took this birth control for 2 months. Worked well for birth control. Weight was stable. No acne or mood swings. I did however have an extreme amount of vaginal discharge all month long when my period was not on. So much so, I am switching to another birth control."


"Took all 4 pills with food.  I felt fine for about an hour and then the stomach cramps kicked in, I started to feel like I was gonna puke and ubered home as fast as possible. I puked and poo'd my way into remission and then fell asleep? Didn't even realize I had , experienced INCREDIBLY lucid dreams that I had no hands but was trying to call 911 to save me, it was so crazy I felt like I was on acid."


"The pharmacist recommended to try this new drug as it would be more efficient then the one I was already using. I tried it last weekend and it did NOTHING, the headache didn't lower and the nausea didn't go away neither."


"This is the best birth control I've been on. Previously, I had taken Depo Provera and my personality became very cold. Later, I was on Minastrin and I started getting ocular migraines. Freaked me out...never had them before. Doc put me on Lo Loestrin FE because of ovarian cysts and the pain associated with them has disappeared. Haven't had my period in over a year, but doc said it was ok not to have one. My emotions are less of a roller coaster. I still get PMS symptoms, cramps, and a pimple the week before my last pill, but FAR less severe. Love this pill. Only side effect I can think of is difficulty losing "some" weight, but I'd rather have that than what comes with not taking the pill."


"I was on Accutane when I was 16 for about 8 months. I first took 40 mg a day then he moved it to 80. The only negative side effect I had was dry lips. My doctor kept me on it longer because I have extremely sensitive skin and can't use topical things like benzoyl peroxide because it makes my break out in skin rashes.  I have had clear skin up until about six months ago. I am 24 so that's 7 yrs of clear skin. I am going back to my dermatologist this week so hopefully he will put me back on it because it is amazing. I would seriously stay on it forever if I could."


"Took antibiotics about 2 weeks ago, had slight sensitivity on my lips during sex two times didn't think much of it until it burned when I peed after sex. Took some probiotic gummy for a few days hoping it would just go away. Its been a week now, this morning super itchy and uncomfortable with the tiniest bit of discharge I decided to buy this product. Inserted it at 9:30 am at work- on and off burning not too itchy, I've just left it alone. Peed twice so far, a bunch of white discharge now. Second pee I had a little bit of blood on the wipe when cleaning up and reapplying cream. 4:30pm still mild burning enough to notice not too bad. 6:15 burning slightly more. 8pm burning stopped. 9am no burning no sensetivity still discharge but it works."


"I skipped the tingle stage all together. My lips had been really dry and I was using Chapstick when all of a sudden there was a random blister on my lip. I immediately went and bought some Abreva. It never got past the blister stage. It has been 2 days and it just looks like a dry patch now. No scab. No oozing. Can't even tell it's there if you didn't know."


"This medication is great!! I've been suffering severe anxiety for three years now, and I finally decided to get on some medication for it. Zoloft didn't work for me, and made me feel horrible, so we tried buspar next. The only side effects I got was slight dizziness and feeling fuzzy for the first three days and then I was fine.
I'm definitely way less anxious now, and it was great. I suggest giving it a try if its just anxiety and not depression, cause that's what things like Zoloft focus on."


"I got my Nexplanon put in April 16th. Insertion was super easy and I hardly felt a thing. I had a pretty good bruise for about 3 days and then it went away. I was supposed to get my period 2 weeks after insertion but I didn't. About 2 weeks after that I started spotting and it hasn't stopped since. I've had a two weeks where I had heavier bleeding for my normal 5 day "period" so I figured thats when I'll get my period but I've been bleeding every day in between then and it's so annoying. That's the biggest downfall to the implant is that you don't know if you're going to be someone who gets prolonged bleeding or not and when you do get it it's super frustrating. Plus I feel like I'm in a bad mood all the time, I'm tired, & no sex drive."


"I used Vagistat last night and it is now the following morning. It has definitely helped to the degree that it's not all I think about. I would recommend this to anyone."


"I also had Propofol (with Fentanyl) for a colonoscopy recently.  While a nurse was hooking up sensors, the surgeon explained the Fentanyl was for pain; Propofol for sedation.  Overall, he said I would be very drowsy during the procedure.  He pushed a pre-measured syringe of each with a warning that Propofol might burn a bit.  The Fentanyl produced an almost immediate light rush.  A few seconds later the nurse asked if I felt any burning.  I answered "No, but my wrist is a little sore."  My wrist immediately went numb and as I stared at it, my world went blank.  The next thing I knew, I was prying my eyes open, feeling pretty drowsy as well as half tipsy.  Someone said "All done!" and wheeled me to recovery.  No bad side effects; good stuff!"


"I thought the anxiety and panic I felt was normal. I did not know any different. With some reluctance I approached my doctor and was shocked to find out I experienced 9 out of 10 symptoms of Panic Attack / Anxiety on a semi-regular basis. Once again, I have had this feeling for so long I just did not know any different. My life has changed, I can go to work, shop, go to church and family functions without feeling the terrible anxiety that I had before. I take 1-5mg per day depending on the days activities. I have no idea why my brain would throw me into a panic over the smallest of things but it did and alprazolam worked. I would give it much more then a 10 if possible. I now only fear being without it. It is truly life changing."


"I still take ibuprofen daily on top of the Mobic."


"I am productive but I am not myself, I can't sleep.  I stay up for days on end because there is so much I have to do.  My body just wants rest, my pulse is pounding behind my eyes.  I can't remember the last time my body or my mind allowed me to eat, hunger is a distant memory.  I am gregarious in conversations and go off like Charlie Sheen.  I have stayed up for days, until white walls turned orange.  I have been on Vyvanse for a year and before that Medidate, Stratera, Concerta, Daytrana, Ritalin, Adderall.  I don't know who I am outside of my daily dose because I've been fed since I was 9, I'm 21 now. I have a 4.0 GPA, I am miserable. None of these are good, the alternative is worse."


"I was so excited to start taking Contrave after reading all these reviews. I did not have any side effects. I took Contrave for 1 month and did not lose any weight. I signed up for the Scaledown scale and liked the fact of weighing in daily and being accountable. I was disappointed to not have any weight change but to fluctuate 2 lbs every few days. I was eating 1,200-1,500 calories a day as well. Time to try a different medication."


"Xanax has been a lifesaver for me. I was getting it prescribed at 1mg 3x daily and my life was as close to perfect as I can ask for.  I made it to work every day and was able to concentrate at school.  I can honestly say that I wouldn't have made it through college without it. The problem now is that not 1 psychiatrist is willing to prescribe it to me.  They keep giving me Abilify, Prozac, Vistaril, and trazodone.  I guess they figure if I am like a ZOMBIE ALL DAY I won't complain. "


"I have had Type I insulin-dependent diabetes for 39 years and took Invokana for over a year.  My A1C came down only a few tenths of a point, and I experienced drastic swings in blood glucose and ketoacidosis.  I stopped taking Invokana 2 months ago, but my hair loss has continued and has accelerated since discontinuing its use."


"I started this in mid October after I went off my old pill (LoLoestrin Fe) due to the fact I couldn't afford it anymore and theres no generic. My reaction to this pill is odd....sometimes it gives me an insane intiatiable sex drive, and sometimes I have no drive at all. Sometimes I bleed/spot for 2.5 weeks, sometimes I bleed for 3 days. I have a little acne which is bothersome since I have PCOS and was hoping for this pill to get rid of the spots, but so far theres been no improvement. Sometimes get nausea and headaches, but not consistently. Had my first ever yeast infection after being on it for 2 weeks, none since.I'll give this a few more months before I look into switching, since I may still just adjusting to it."


"I've been taking Clidinium for over 20 years to deal with acid stomach and esophagus spasms.  When eating, I would have the feeling that food was "getting stuck" after just a few bites.  This is the most wonderful drug to deal with my "nervous stomach" so to speak, and also has the side benefit of reducing instances of lower tract issues as well. without cramps.

CVS Caremark is now giving me a hard time covering this medication, saying the problem is that it's not FDA approved, having gone to market in 1966, preceding the FDA.  Actually the real problem is that it's "expensive"!

They suggested 2 other IBS drugs which did nothing for my stomach, and resulted in abdominal cramps.   I'm still fighting but out of room!"


"This medications is pretty good! Works well for mild to severe pain."


"Last year I had both my hips replaced (at 2 separate times) and was prescribed opioids. Within days I had horrible constipation, tried the over the counters first suggested by my surgeon with no relief.  I addressed this with my surgeon during my followup visit and asked him about Movantik, I remember seeing the commercial.  He stated that he never heard of it before, looked it up and gave me a script. Took Movantik the next morning by that evening I had my first bowel moment and felt so much better.  I did experience a little cramping  but I would take that over the constipation any day.  Was only on my opoid for two weeks so stopped the Movantik at the same time.  I was just shocked how my surgeon had never heard of Movantik before."


"I was prescribed to use this product every 4 hours it helps me especially in the morning and during the day"


"I feel as though I've been given a second chance at living. I am enjoying life for the first time in many years. I will be dropping off my walker, crutches and chair lift at the Goodwill this week (you may think I'm kidding--I'm serious). I do fear that the change might be temporary  but, I'm going to enjoy everything while the pain is gone! (Five weeks pain free)."


"AWFUL AWFUL experience!

4 PM 1st packet with 5 oz of water followed by five 8 oz cups of water%u2026no results at all! 10 PM 2nd packet with three 8 oz cups of water.  At 2 AM I called the "on call" doctor to report that there was NO EFFECT. I considered cancelling the appointment.  Finally, my bowels started to flush at 3 AM!

It's now 3:10 and I am absolutely NOT CLEAR. I will most likely be awake all night and my colonoscopy is at 8:15 AM. I am supposed to arrive at 7:30 to fill out paperwork and I am livid!"


"I began taking Saxenda on 11/3/15 weighing in at 252 lbs....today I weigh 227 lbs!!  25 lbs in a little over 3 months!!  I am excited.  I know that is only about 8 lbs a month but that is good...I have always heard that you need to take it slow. I have tried every diet/weight loss program that you can imagine and nothing has ever worked for me.  I am 43 years old and I was tired of my quality of life being so miserable. I however have it a plateau, I haven't lost anything in the past 2 weeks.  I plan to start doing some cardio to hopefully increase the weight loss.  Any suggestions would be helpful!!  Since I began taking this med, both of my daughters and one of my son-in-laws have reverted to using this as their daily life style as well."


"I was on this for the whole 3 months and let me tell you I was an emotional mess.  SO NASTY to all my loved ones for no good reason.  I'd get mad and cry over the absolute dumbest things.  but, this is my body and that is how I reacted to this birth control.  I'm moving on to The Patch now, it has some good reviews and we will see how it works out.  I gave this atleast 5 stars because I didn't get pregnant lol"


"It will be 10 years in October that I've been taking Lamictal. I've been seizure FREE that long as well. I take 200mg at night and 200mg in the morning. I too experience memory loss and concentration. I feel as though my eyes don't move normally. Since my dosage was upped I find myself in slow motion. I also notice that I have a form of dyslexia. example: putting on my windshield wipers instead of my blinkers. another example is: when I'm speaking I might say into my sentence what I'm looking at. Talk about makes me feel stupid! I must add that I also take Zonagram which was causing me other side effects like depression and suicidal. After doctors lowered the Zonagram dose, depression and suicidal thoughts were gone but I gained weight."


"I take 30mg. It calms me down, I'm less anxious. It does what it is supposed to."


"I had a Mirena put in when I had my laproscopy for Endometriosis about five months ago. I had a month of heavy bleeding at first now its just a few days a month of light bleeding the rest of the time there is a light discharge whatever that is. It is annoying as I have to always wear a pantyliner. Good thing the Mirena has gotten rid of the heavy painful bleeding I had and my menstrual migraines (which used to last for 7-10 days every month). Yay! Only thing that really upsets me is the acne on my chin, though its more like rash type spots then full on acne it looks dreadful as my face has red splotches on it and its embarrassing. Still I would prefer to have that then the horrible pains and migraines that I used to."


"Had vaginal yeast infection for three days until I finally made up my mind to head for the clinic. I was diagnosed with vaginal yeast infection and was prescribed 150 mg of fluconazole(diflucan). An hour after taking the pill, my symptoms ceased to a minimum. However, the itchiness and burning sensation still lasted for around two days before it finally resolved."


"I have been using Phentermine for a year now. My regular weight was 186-4lbs maybe and now my weight is 137lbs. I never thought that I could be this small and I love it. I feel wonderful because now I can fit and look in clothes I never thought possible."


"This worked for me! It let the tense muscles in my back relax so I could fall asleep. I had a lot of confusion while taking the medication (like a mental fog) so I stopped taking it and now take melatonin"


"I have been on the Nuvaring for a month now. The only issue I have with it, is that I have had light bleeding in between but no pain. I can't feel it and when I had sex with my Boyfriend he said he liked the feeling of it. I don't really care for taking it out and putting it back in, but it is so much better than remembering to take a pill everyday. I have had a few mood swings but most women have them."


"I have suffered from papulopustular rosacea for years. I was initially prescribed Met gel, which cleared it up, but it came back worse than ever. Using Met gel only dried my skin and made it worse. I bought Soolantra out of desperation and it has worked a treat. Have been using it for two weeks once at night and I currently have no white heads! My skin is also so smooth and clear now. It does get worse before it gets better, but this may be because it's killing all the Dermodex mites and their life cycle including eggs is 3 weeks."


"I've gained alot of weight"


"I have a bacterial infection in my face due to an infected tooth and was prescribed this medication. I have been taking the medication now for 52 hours and have no sign of relief. I just hope its working. I cant take the pressure on the left side of my head for much longer before a visit to the ER."


"It's been about two years since I first started messing around with OCs. It didn't get really bad until about a year ago when I found a massive supply for extremely cheap. That's when the trouble started. I was snorting 2 - 3 80 mgs a day if not more on "special occasions."

Anyway I realized that this horrible secret was bound to destroy my life, if not tomorrow than sometime soon. You see, nobody in my family knows that I have this problem, even my longtime girlfriend who spends a massive amount of time with me. So fortunately I have realized how important it is to finally kick the OC habit. I got some suboxone and so far so good. I recommend this to anyone with a serious opiate habit."


"When I was prescribed Tramadol for abdominal pain, little did I know about the Bonus effects.

I was able to lose 20lbs in 3 months (less appetite).

My mood became so good and I got my joy of life back. I took 50mg daily.

I felt less anxious and depressed. Mostly, I cared less about what people think of me. I started to swim and hike. My mom, who is against pills, said " you changed so much whatever that you do, keep doing it". I'm a 45 yo male."


"After years of chronic lower back pain and spinal fusion a year ago, still experiencing chronic pain and now numbness and pain down both legs. Doc started me on Belbuca a couple weeks ago at 150mcg and increased to 300mcg dose every 12 hrs. The little patch sure can be tricky to stick to the inside of my cheek. The medication can be difficult to remove from the foil package, but I'm getting better at it. My experience has been some pain relief without brain fog. We will see how this goes. I still have Percocet for break out pain. Also, it's important to note that even after 1 1/2 hrs. the patch hasn't completely dissolved. I'm going to stick with it with the hope that it keeps more of my pain under control."


"I did ''it'' on september 12,2016 & on september 17 I recieved brown spotting slightly pickish I thought it was implantation "period" I started to freak out really bad but SO HAPPY IT IS NOT. I NOW HAVE MY HEAVY PERIOD with fatigue the pill works! Just take it as soon as it happens or within the 24 hour range best.drink warm teas for the cramping! Or hot baths. Love you all! Be careful!"


"I developed a chronic pain syndrome post chole  25 year ago. My pain waxed and wained. Pain medication did nothing. The only thing that helped  a little was muscle relaxants. My doctor suggested cymbalta. The effect was immediate. I just thought I was having a good week. I took 30 mg daily (lowest dose). The pain never returned. I still have muscle stiffness but the pain associated with it is gone. I have an arthritic thumb from an injury that still causes me pain. So for arthritic pain it does not seem to help. All I can say is give it a try. The effects for me were immediate."


"Hi I had an dependence on alcohol for 15-10 years. I wasn't a real heavy drinker, but I drank 3 strong beers per day. Around 5 years ago it started to get to a stage were I went to work drunk, started early in the morning. I felt so ill. Went to my Dr who got me in touch with a local rehab daily centre. Went every week for a year.  I had to fight to get camprol as they wouldn't prescribe it cause all my blood and liver came back quite good, which was a surprise. I started taking it, been taking it for over a year. It has totally changed my life. I feel new again. My family my life is back. I've lost 3 stone. Got new job. only side affects I get are a bit of nausea and light headedness. I can live with that. Try it"


"I've only started my second month of Levora, but the nausea is so bad that I'm going back to Lutera. The nausea/vomiting was present for the first week that I started it. Granted, after that first week, it worked great for me by reducing my cramps/flow (as well as regulating my period--my original reason for trying Levora), but after beginning again after the placebo week, the nausea came back in force. As one who is a weenie when it comes to nausea, I will certainly not be taking it again! On a smaller note, I seem to be more emotional and likely to cry than normal."


"At first the pill was great, helped with the bleeding and regulate my period.  Then I slowly began getting depressed and I had to stop taking this pill. I've never felt this way in my life, I just want to lay in bed all day. I miss school and work; not healthy, totally not like me."


"My doctor gave me this for a sciatic nerve issue I had for months. It is the only thing that worked."


"I didn't experience a crazy increase in appetite, however I did gain motivation that I previously didn't have to go to the gym and lift weights which helped me put my weight back on. Side effects for me included slight numbness of the tongue and I feel like I mumble a lot because of that.  Side effects do not bother me due to the fact that I feel so much better because of the medicine."


"Very Dry mouth, does not seem to help much, still have depression.  Plus the constipation is bad."


"Works well, does it's job, but be warned, for the first few days - week, the side effects are freaking horrible. I was on Wellbutrin for a half a year, but got off due to having a rare side effect (muscle & joints hurting). Trying Strattera now, and as far as I can tell, it's very nice. Thoughts are organized, and I feel more relaxed (which is good because I might have anxiety - still being determined), none the less I get a lot more things done. Side effects are a bloody nightmare - hang in there! They do go away! I started on only 25MG and for 4 days I was nauseous & had to lay down from time to time, couldn't stop sleeping, & my eyes were hurting... weird... I went up to 50MG, and again, the same symptoms."


"I have had nocturnal seizures since the age of 7. I am now 35 years old I have been on every medication I can think of. I even had a VNS put in that did absolutely nothing for me. I have been in Vimpat for a year now is like my little blue magic pill add soon as I started it my seizures went away. I'm also on Carbamanzepine and phenobarbital I'm slowly weaning off of the phenobarbital. I have had weight gain but that is it , lately 2 nights if sleep loss but that could be due to some other changes. I've always had memory problems like going into a room and forgetting what I was getting so that Doesn't bother me at all to me this is a life saver. I have been seizure free for the longest time in my entire life."


"I had a increase in suicidal thought. Mood became dark and dangerous. Self harm could no longer be controlled. Burning sensation in mouth. Avoid for sake of your health."


"Hey guys my name is Daniel and I'm 22 years old. I just want to start of by telling u a little of my 4 years of hell I been through. First of I was 18 when I started having panic attacks for NO reason. One night I just woke up with it and didn't even know what was happening to me, I thought of course I was dying or having a heart attack. Sure enough I was healthy and had all the test ran and of course was dignozed with General Anxiety. Then the fun started, (btw I find it very helpful to talk about these horrible illness in a joking way to teach myself they aren't going to kill me only make life a little more difficult) I had horrible Anxiety attacks and life as I knew it was just impossible."


"I used Lacrisert 3 times and on the third and final use I experienced extreme adverse reaction that has caused blurred vision that has never improved.
The pain and vision loss was so bad I was seen in the emergency room triage.
The nurse stating "This drug has messed your eyes up "
I was given two injections to counter act the drug and one for pain.
I now live with one eye that will not open completely ,near constant blurred vision to the point I am unable to do anything for up to 10 hours at times.
My right eye wanders around independent of the left eye.
An opaque film almost constantly until I can clear it with preservative free Over the counter eye drops.
This is an incredibly expensive way, but the only way to gain any relief"


"Geodon has been a life saver.  It took awhile to get the right dose and know when to take it (AM versus PM), but I am doing great now.  I take it in the evening and still have morning grogginess after several months.  My doctor prescribed Provigil which really helps (although costly).  I take the Geodon in conjunction with Lamictal.  I have less agitation and find (at least my family finds) that I am much less hostile than before.  Do be careful in the heat as I got very sick from overheating and follow instructions and do not drink alcohol.  One pina colada felt like a whole case of beer."


"Was on Benicar HCT for years with only moderate results and bad gout side-effects. Doctor insisted on continuing the Benicar HCT and subscribed Allopurinol for the gout and a powerful pain killer for the attacks. Changed Doctors and she changed me to Azor with wonderful results.  Blood pressure is now consistently in the 105-115/65-75 range, I'm sleeping better, love my new Doctor and best of all...no gout !"


"I am now just over 3 weeks in from starting on metformin and have increased to 1000mg a day, possibly increasing to 1500mg a day tomorrow, I have lost my first stone but I must make it clear that I feel that this is more due to my diet than the metformin, I have been calorie counting with the help of an app and know that I am coming up to my difficult time where I always struggle with my diet at about this stage. I have also been taking provera to try and regulate my bleeding which unfortunately isn't yet giving me the desired effects, I am currently suffering a lot of cramps and heavy bleeding but am trying hard to stick with it by focusing on what I want at the end of all this which is hopefully a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby."


"For Insomnia; I tried a 10mg and I was knocked out cold sleeping for my 8 hours right through the night worked amazing, so happy to find this instead of my dr having me taking 2mg lorazepam to sleep. Now I can stop the prescription and stick to a healthier way of sleeping.
I find this works great highly recommended for sure."


"I was addicted to pain killers for about 8 years. I tried cold turkey and outpatient treatment. That worked for a while but I found myself right back. I heard about Suboxone. I found a Dr. (I had no insurance) and made an appointment. I won't lie to you, it isn't easy. You have to go cold turkey for at least 24 hours before you take the medicines, and then you feel a lot better. After a week or so I felt great! With this medicine I got my life back. It saved me. I was on it for about a year and half. One warning when you do finally come off Suboxone.. It's hard it's about a month withdrawal. Totally worth it in my opinion."


"Azor 5/20 has been excellent for me with no side effects at all and has controlled my blood pressure wonderfully."


"Great for dental pain. Toradol was better than the narcotics prescribed (Lortab) for managing the pain."


"Excellent.  Cleared up large acne blemishes in less time than expected. Within two weeks, skin was significantly clearer. Side effects were minimal. No red or dry patches."