"Worked as expected. No solid food after dinner two nights before procedure day, clear liquids only, began at 6:00pm, then chased each glass of prep with ginger ale on ice for taste. Important to use straw with prep; helps bypass the taste on tongue. Residual cleansing continued into the night for several hours, but not too inconvenient."


"I just wish I had this done sooner. I could have saved my relationship. It's only been 5 days on the medication and there's already a dramatic difference in my thinking. I'm relaxed, I haven't been able to put an outfit together in almost a year. I didn't know I had a generalized anxiety disorder. I had somebody I truly care about and they're gone. Mental illness is very real. And this stuff is magical."


"Stelara is a wonder drug! It has cured up to 98% of the psoriasis I have suffered from for 50 years. No side effects (so far) apart from helping with arthritis of the knees. I can recommend this drug, although very expensive, from my personal experience."


"Been having constipation for over a year due to autonomic neuropathy, I was only going perhaps once a week or less and than it was a small amount. I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and put on that medication. The constipation continued. Went back to the Gastrologist who prescribed this medication.
On morning of the 9th day (8 days of taking med) it finally kicked in, filled the pot, twice that day.
However, constipation continued to point I had blockage.
I have had no relief since day 9, have used for 6 weeks so far.
I take the med same time each day.
Its like taking nothing, again.
I have started experiencing headaches, unknown if related to this particular medication or to the autonomic neuropathy.
Will be returning to dr for other ideas."


"Works like a charm.  It has significantly helped me with concentration- whether sitting in a lecture or retaining my train of thought, restlessness, and some impulsiveness.  One thing- for me, mixing with caffeine is a no-no, as it makes me jittery and shaky.  But I can do a half-caf coffee. Only negative things: tolerance does develop over time, unfortunately; it only lasts up to 12 hours, and as a student, I'm up early and go to bed late, so I take a 10mg Methylphenidate tablet 40 minutes before or after dinner to keep me focused for a bit longer.  Around 1 am though, I get pretty restless."


"I got Nexplanon in January, and the doctor assured me the side effects would go away after 2-4 months. It's now September, and there's no end in sight. I have literally bled constantly (either on my period or heavy spotting) every single day for 8 months. Now I'm on my period and it's lasted 2 wks and it just keeps going, so I'm getting the implant taken out. I'm fed up.

I also got moderate, daily headaches for the first 6 months, periods of acne off and on, and I've been more moody and depressed. Yes, it's great that I don't have to remember to take a pill every day. But I have to remember to wear a pad/tampon, and b/c of the moods and bleeding I've only had sex a handful of times in the last 8 months. It's not worth it. I'm done."


"Love this medication - however - it's being pulled from the market. When I filled a prescription yesterday, my pharmacist informed me I would not be able to get it anymore."


"The medicine worked SO well on my acne. Not even 10 days after beginning the prescription and my acne was already clearing up. Unfortunately I had an allergic reaction to the Sulfa in the medicine and was rushed to the hospital because the reaction caused the platelet levels in my blood to drop to extremely dangerous levels.
I'm still searching for a medicine that works like this one did without the sulfa in it."


"I have to take more and more. It wears off fast. I also get constipated and itch like crazy from it!"


"I was given dilaudid by iv while I was pregnant, for gallstone pain. I was so depressed because I stayed sick and in pain and I couldn't experience the joys of being pregnant. But dilaudid allowed me to be a little bit more comfortable."


"I will never take this medication again.  I took it around 9pm and woke up around 1am with some light cramping.  About 15 minutes later, I was doubled over in pain.  I have a pretty high tolerance for pain but the pain was so bad with this laxative that I was on the verge of vomiting/passing out. It did clear me out and I felt fine after and the next day.  But the pain was so bad that it is just not worth it for me to take this again."


"I was given this medication after a major panic episode and I noticed a good change a few weeks after taking it. It helps your mind wander and not focus on the bad things. It also just made me a generally happier person. However, I skipped a few days (I'm on the 75mg) and the side effects were terrible. I got hot flashes, awful nightmares, I was so dizzy I could barely walk, I was disoriented and couldn't focus on anything, and I was absolutely exhausted. I started taking it normally again but it makes me a little nervous to stop taking it permanently...
Before taking this medication I would definitely weigh "do I want to be on this for a really long time?" Or "I can tough this out.""


"I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc, neck issues and this is the only medicine that doesn't bother my stomach (gastric ulcer) or give me panic attacks. The problem is being able to get it because of abuse by other people. "


"I've been on Saxenda a little over 2 weeks now and I'm down 8 pounds today.   I'm very pleased.  The side effects are manageable and the appetite suppression is wonderful.  I've been walking most nights for 1/2 hour.  I hope to lose 60 more pounds and get close to my goal weight by Christmas.  Good luck everyone"


"This medicine takes the edge off my back pain without making me feel dozed out. I've used many different brands in the past, but the Norco 10mg/235 works better for me than any of the other generics."


"I have been on Saphris for 6 month. I have had great results from it. I take Lamotrigine with it. The only down fall is bad taste and I have gained 40 pounds on it! I'm trying to weigh my pros and con's. Other than weight gain great medication."


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


"Ending my 4th day taking this BC and I've been extremely nauseous since yesterday, didn't even go to work today. Weak. So sick feeling, bloated, constipated, angry and NOOOOO fuse. Yelling at my kids. So upset over this, I hate BC pills."


"Took the pain away in 15 min. The injection site bruises and bleeds. But still worth it. I felt the nausea associated with this medication for about the first 10 mins and extreme tiredness. Got it as a sample but will for sure fill the prescription. Most effective and fastest working migraine medicine so far."


"This was horrible. I had constant bleeding for 7 months, cramps and headaches. My local Dr. inserted it too deep and I drive 70 miles away to the Nurse midwife that delivered my child so that she could remove it. It took her over an hour to get it out. Scar tissue had to be ripped off it to free it from my arm. I DO NOT recommend this horrible little device."


"The first day I was on this medicine I didn't think about it until a few people at work said I seemed more energetic than usual. When I got home my wife said that not once that evening did I say how tired I was. I then realized that I wasn't tired as usual and felt like doing something other than sit on the couch. I have been on the medicine for 3 weeks and this 50 year old feels 30 again. The best way to describe how I felt before it was like I was in a fog and walking through corn syrup. That is gone and I feel great."


"I love the results from this medicine.  I am not anxious and haven't cried or had a rage fit.  Sad to say, I am suffering major side effects such as throwing up, loss of appetite, can't swallow, sweats, can't sleep, shaking all over, teeth clenching on and on and on.  BUT it beats the hell out of anxiety, crying all the time and severe and sometimes violent mood swings."


"I was given Reglan pre surgery last month. My daughter was with me and warned me that she had a bad experience with the drug; made her anxious and weird feeling. The nurse said that the chances of me experiencing any symptoms were very low, so I went ahead and let her administer it to me. Bad decision! The side effects were  horrifying. I felt the need to leave the hospital and felt super anxious. Luckily they were able to rinse out with saline and the effects subsided. If my daughter wasn't with me to explain, I would have thought I was losing my mind! Never again!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"As a general rule I don't like liquid medicines, however I did find a few tricks I have read on the internet worked quite well for me and maybe for some other people with issues.  I found that putting the prep bottles in the fridge for about 12-24 hours before use so as to make the solution as cold as possible makes it taste less like medicine.  I also found that reconstituting the Suprep with ginger ale instead of tap water helps to get the prep down much easier.  Also use a straw so that you can shoot the medicine as far back in your throat as possible to avoid as much as possible certainly helps."


"Within days of starting this medication I became a different person.  Anxious, depressed, hopeless.  I thought the world had turned against me for some reason and couldn't muster the strength to get dressed in the morning.  But the worst part, if you can imagine something worse than constant anxiety, was the fear.  It was like being afraid for your life every minute.  I began checking the door locks 5 or 6 times because I feared being murdered in my sleep.  It was when I was making plans to set up my bed in the closet did I finally have the moment of clarity that this wasn't rational thinking and something was very wrong!  Stopped taking Singular and was back to cheerful, sunny, optimistic, confident self in 2 days.  Never again!!!"


"I swear by it. I would recommend it to anyone."


"Parnate is the bomb. After trying all the ssri nothing worked.  Put me on parnate built a million dollar company got married and now have 4 children. Love it!!"


"I am on my 3rd pack and I would rather have a period once a month then dealing with everything else. The first pack was great no side effects and no period. Once I got to the second pack I have had horrible mood swings and I just will start crying for no reason. My lower back and my stomach cramp up I get bad headaches and I am tired all the time."


"changed to Yasmin after using levest for 2 months and breaking out horribly. It didn't really make a difference, I thought it would just be due to the settling in period but I've been on yasmin for four months now. my skin only started to get better towards the end of the third month. I've only really seen a significant difference now I've been using duac for a couple of weeks (I used duac two years ago to clear my skin). I started using duac again during my break week so didn't know whether using the pill and duac together would work. A couple days after I finished my break week I broke out immediately around my chin (where hormonal acne usually is). Also, although my skin is now almost smooth it's marked badly!! :("


"I had this inserted in October 2013 after consulting with my doctor, who pushed it for the convenience. Insertion was quick and painless, with minor stinging. The first 2 months were AWFUL with acne, depression, crying, and mood swings, which stabilized once I recognized the cause. Months 4 to 6 were even worse because I would not stop bleeding. Numerous times I wanted it removed, but my doctor told me to give my body 6 months to adjust. Finally after almost 10 months my body is doing better. Bleeding has stopped for 6 weeks and counting although I am fighting slight weight gain of 3 to 5 pounds. Yes, you cannot beat the convenience, but you need to seriously consider the side effects because they were unbearable many times for me."


"Eliminated hot flashes, slept through the night, mood was great, mind sharp, no more brain fog! Lost weight because I am not craving sweets and salty foods all the time. Energy up, feel 20 years younger! The bad part is that it is so expensive, but it has no side effects for me and works quickly. Love it."


"I can honestly say, after years and years of dealing with my anxiety, leaving school to be homeschooled, not being able to function and just accomplish and do the things I wanted to do, being a slave to anxiety every second of my life, finally at 18, after a year of what has been the worst anxiety of my life, I made the decision to take Paxil. 26 days on the medicine and I can honestly say it has changed my life, and saved it. I have never felt so wonderful in my entire life, anxiety does not exist in my life or control me anymore, I am now in control, and it was such a beautiful relief to have such an incredible outcome."


"I'm a 40 year old male who didn't have the benefits of medications when I was in school. ADD wasn't as well known back then. I was diagnosed with hyper dyslexia. I always thought that it was strange because I didn't see letters backwards but I just accepted it. I was officially diagnosed with ADD in my mid 20's. I have taken most of the medicine options over the past 12 years including Concerta, Strattera, Adderall, Ritalin and Ritalin LA. Couldn't sleep on Concerta, I was out of my mind with Strattera, Adderall was like popping caffeine pills and Ritalin was too high maintenance as it neutralized after 2-3 hours. Then I found Ritalin LA. It's not the magic bullet but it's the best that I have found so far. It costs me 10X generic but worth it."


"I've been on Lo Loestrin Fe for a year now. A couple weeks into the first month I felt  really sick, I was  extremely bloated, and threw up a few times. But after that it has been great. It has reduce my periods from 7-8 heavy days to 1-3 light days.
It costs $23 dollars for me every month with insurance, and the coupon my obgyn gave me. The only semi-bad part to this is that you don't get your period every month. I've gone 3 months straight without having a period which can be scary at times. Also, I used to be 96 lbs. and since then I gained 8 lbs. I'm not sure if it's because of the pill or because of my eating habits. My sex drive hasn't changed either."


"Me and my girlfriend are both on them. Works excellent. We both have bad back pain and its the best!"


"Before beginning this BC, my cycle would come every 28 days and last for 3 - 4 days.
I began this BC on September 20th. Now, soon to begin my third month on this pill, I have not had a normal period. I only spot every day. Because of the spotting, I am no longer intimate with my partner, therefore my sex drive has diminished. I have also developed daily headaches, and gained weight. I am going to  look into other options"


"Lexapro is amazing except for the massive weight gain. I have gained thirty-five pounds in two years. I workout 4 days a week and eat healthy. I have to accept the fact that being mentally healthy comes at having a stomach."


"Prozac is my miracle medicine. I have been on 6 different antidepressants over the years and Prozac is the only one that ever helped me feel "normal", with NO side effects. It is wonderful, it's hard to find an SSRI that causes no side effects for me. Prozac has been the only one and I just love it. My quality of life is much better now and I can function in a happy state of mind. Wonderful."


"My son used Rynatan for nasal congestion due to allergies and it's awesome."


"I smoked for 37 years and quit with Chantix. I stopped after 3 weeks continued medication for about 6 weeks. Side effects was some nausea lasting for about 30 minuets after taking. Did have headaches some. Had Great dreams. I felt like I would never be able to quit but 2 months before I started I seen 2 of my coworkers quit and they smoked like 2 packs a day and I smoked less than a pack. I started Chantix with a positive attitude that this was going to work for me and could not be happier with the results. I am now 6 months smoke free even had almost a full pack in my purse for about a month then threw them in the back seat of my car one day because they were in my way. I am confident that I will remain smoke free and with more money."


"It tastes bitter but goes away in the morning and isn't really bothersome because you are finally asleep."


"I went on this because my friend recommended it and because I like the convenience. While on it however, I experienced horrible anxiety and depression. I also had a weird headache and taste in my mouth all month. My appetite varied wildly; I would be so hungry and then not at all. My period, which usually lasts three days and is very light, lasted eight days and I had horrible cramps. During my period I also felt light-headed and out of it. "


"Worst experience ever!!! Immediately after applying it starts itching burning horrible sensation I have ever had ... !!! Do not buy it!!!"


"For the first few months, I bled everyday. After 2-3 injections, the bleeding stopped for the most part, with occasional random bleeding now and then, and light bleeding near the time I was due for my next shot.

Yes, you WILL very likely experience the "breakthrough bleeding" side effect, and it can be annoying having to use pads/tampons constantly, but if you can deal with that, it is a great birth control solution.

I have smoked cigarettes while using Depo. This caused an increase in bleeding when I regularly smoked. I noticed after 3-4 injections when my bleeding lessened to almost a stop, if I smoked cigarettes, I would bleed later. So if you smoke, this might affect how much/often you bleed."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"Horrible vomited all night became dehydrated needed iv fluids next day"


"Omg!!!!!!!!! Worst thing I ever took in my entire life I literally felt like I would rather die if thIs pain lasted any longer !! My vagina was literally on fire after 5 mins of use it was so bad I was considering going to the hospital and honestly it is still on fire "


"During the first month I experienced extreme nausea and gained 5lbs quickly! I was always hungry. The moodiness came during the 3rd pack. On my fourth pack and the new side effect i have is yeast infections! Last month the day after my cycle, my first yeast infection. It is interfering with my sex life w/ my husband. Seeing that this is becoming a regular inconvenience i will be changing my birth control indefinitely."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I have sleep apnea and am a home-shcooling mom of 3. Today was my first day taking this medicine and I have made it through the whole day without somehow trying to make time to take a nap. It was actually a very productive day for me! I am so happy to maybe have finally found my miracle. I hope the progress continues and I will write again soon to update the progress. It is 6:30pm and I am still okay. Laundry is going, dishes are done and I am good."


"Started hearing whispers for the first time in my life at my current age of 29 while pregnant, (very scary). This pill 20mg has been a miracle. I'M GOOD. I take my pill at night with enough food! I wish I could hug the people who made it. I never thought in a million years I would have experienced hearing voices."


"Honestly, every woman is different, I am currently 17 years old and I inserted Implanon when I was 15 and so far all I have to say is just try it. Its easy to forget you have it and it protects you 100%! I did have much side effects, such as: heavy bleeding, horrible menstrual cramps, and low sex drive, but in all honestly every woman is different. Try it, it works and its an amazing option of birth control."


"I've lost weight and feel better"


"I started out taking lexapro for anxiety and depression. I took it for a month then had to switch to citalopram because of insurance issues. The side effects on citalopram have been troublesome including dry mouth, nausea, headaches sleepiness and feeling "gaggy". Worst of all though I have been having fits of anger and rage. I did not have these symptoms before taking the medicine. The suicidal thoughts are gone but the side effects just aren't worth it. I'm very glad to hear that it has worked well for some."


"Have two torn rotator cuffs and been in physical therapy for over a year. I first was taking nothing until ALL MRI's, x-rays etc were done after I had waited a month before going to the DR. Dr. first put me on two Endocet 10/325 a day and was sent to a Orthopedic Clinic. Ortho.'s plan, Physical therapy, quarterly injections of cortisone and continue PCP pain treatment. With physical therapy 3 times per week, an increase of one more tab per day was requested by my physical therapist to withstand the pain. So I have been on 3 per day for about a year with good results. Osteoarthritis has set up in my shoulder joints as well due to the damages caused by my tears/accident. Sleeping is a huge problem still! No side effects on me."


"You don't need it.

It helped at first. After about a year of regular use, it stopped helping, and instead made me very angry. By then, I was taking around 5mg/day, and had a long taper ahead of me to ease the hellish physical dependency.

You don't want the taper. You don't want to numb your feelings with this horrible tranquilizer. You are worth more and you have more in you than you want to believe when you sign up for this cop-out nightmare."


"Geodon is a VERY GOOD medication: made me nicer, and lose the weight put on by the other antipsychotics I've been on. I feel quite normal now. I'm even thinking about looking for part-time work."


"I have been using Androgel for about 3-1/2 weeks now. 4 pumps a day( 5 grams), and I am finding no difference in mood, sex drive, libido, weight, or anything. I have been applying it as recommended, yet nothing. I do not know my numbers as of yet, as my Doctor prescribed this over the phone. I was hoping that this would help me turn the corner."


"This is my first experience with birth control and it had been very positive. I did have some bloating and mood swings in the first couple of weeks, but my doctor said it was normal because my body was adjusting to the drug. I used to have horrible acne that nothing would cure, but the pill has cleared almost all of it up. The acne did get worse for me at first, but it takes time to work. I also used to have severe cramping and now I have none."


"After having IBS for about 20 years I went to a new GI doctor. After trying diets and numerous tests he put me on Xifaxan for IBS D. The first few days I had a grumbling stomach and it felt like my stomach might get worse. However after a week on Xifaxan my bowel movements were normal and I no longer needed to run to the bathroom. I even ate sugar for the first time in months and I had no reaction. I feel like my life has changed and I can go out without worries."


"Really helped me with severe anxieties and mood swings. Calms me down, makes me less irritated and obsessive, helps me fall asleep. Better to take it before going to sleep. I tried taking it in the morning and couldn't get through the day (feeling too sleepy and out of it). It works wonders for those with extreme emotions."


"I went to my doctor and requested a totally different medication. Medication to give me energy which support my quitting and keep me from putting on weight. Well he decided to give me Zyban. Zyban gave me the energy I needed to exercise, stay alert, keep my mind off the cravings and eat a healthy diet. I lost weight on Zyban. After 2 weeks smoking with the medication I had my last smoke. The cravings were incredibly minimal. Yes I still thought about smoking and I still do. But the cravings were bearable. I could manage. They were easy! Zyban made me realise quitting smoking is easy and can be done. I urge you to try if you haven't before. No negative feedback what so ever on this drug."


"I was receiving Avastin for Diabetic Macular Edema in both eyes, with left eye being the worst of the two.  After 4 injections, no improvement, and left eye significantly worse!  I was so upset.  My doc recommended Eylea to try first in the left eye.  It's amazing.  Just had second injection today (yeah, they are no picnic, but worth it to see!), and this stuff is awesome.  I was reading 3 lines better than with the Avastin!  Also, Regeneron has me on a program where I pay only $5 for each injection, so I am mightily happy!"


"Week three after Vivitrol. Still having severe insomnia, goose bumps, depression,lack of energy and weakness. It did curb my desire for cigarettes but because I feel so horrible for so long I am craving a fix.  I'm only on the fence with this injection."


"Took my first dose of the salty cherry flavored liquid. Cool water, thick smoothie straw, less than 2minutes! Did a 20oz of water each half hour after for an hour and a half.....it hit me 10 minutes in, no cramps or rush to the potty. Just needed to go like normal, first ten minutes and fluid was coming out more clear. The key to the taste, get it down quick and don't think about it (lemon wedges are a saving grace). Trick to easing potty pain, eat light three days before, liquids ONLY the day before and easy as 1,2 and done!"


"While propofol is great for knociking you out of uncomfortable procedures, I've used it twice and both times have had a runny nose (i.e., constant dripping) for a couple of days following its use. This last time when I told the anestesiologist he said that wasn't related. But I have the exact same problem as last time."


"I have been using Drysol for almost three weeks for my sweaty scalp, and it has worked wonders. The product is totally amazing!!! I have only one small problem, after using Drysol my scalp has become blotchy. Can anyone recommend a lotion or cream for the discoloration of my scalp? Also I need to know that the moisturizer won't stop the Drysol from working. Please reply ASAP!!!"


"I've been on this BC for about 6 mo. It's done it's job as for not allowing pregnancy, so I give it a 4. But for the first 2 weeks I was on it I was so sick- waking up at night drenched in sweat, lower back pain, cramps, no appetite, my face broke out, you name it... Now I only have cramps off and on, bloated, my period is lighter but I have been depressed for at least 2 moonth my appetite goes from nothing at all to wanting to eat everything. I have NEVER cried this much in my entire life. Also I will get headaches for a week to 2 weeks straight which has never happened to me.
Everyone's body is different, this pill might do great things for you but it has not worked well with my body."


"Cystitis for what seems forever. Take Keflex 500mg. when an attack occurs. Told later by chemist who knew how often I get Cystitis, could go on preventative 250mg. daily so saw Dr. who said OK. After being months free, Dr.said no, go off it for a while. Three weeks later, worst dose of Cystitis ever. Luckily have Keflex on hand so along with Ural, will be seeing Dr. very soon. What's the risk of being on a preventative dose every day?"


"Had not taken birth control for about 2 years and decided to get back on it. Started out with apri and I would not recommend to my worst enemy. I normally have very clear skin but it made my face break out like a crazy and made me gain 10+ lbs. I am very athletic and eat healthy so I don't believe it could be contributed to my diet. The weight is also seeming impossible to get off when still on the birth control. It also made my breasts constantly tender. I do not recommend this."


"I have been taking Belviq for 3 months and have lost 43 pounds. It definitely curbs my appetite, and I don’t crave carbs or sweets. I’m hoping it keeps working as I have a lot more to lose. I highly recommend Belviq!!"


"Helped with depression at increased dosages but once at maximum dosage I had to change meds"


"I have severe anxiety including social anxiety that confines me to my apartment 95% of the time. I also suffer from trichotillomania where my anxiety is so bad I pull my hair out. Have had this for 20 years and all the shrinks could not help me. I am 32 years old and just recently have been put on Xanax 0.5mg 3 times daily as needed. Well the first week I slept and slept, which is good because I wasn't sleeping before. I also have bipolar disorder and severe depression. Pristiq helps a little but I am allergic to everything else. Xanax slows down my racing thoughts so I can think clearer and make decisions easier and is helping with the hair pulling but am still desperately searching for help with that and have not found it."


"I am 42yrs old and have always had problems with acne.  I have been through a countless array of topical, laser and medication regimes and this is the only thing that has worked.  My skin is clear and no more oil slick.  The only thing I am concerned about is the rapid weight gain...It is not a listed side affect but have gained 12lbs since starting in late December. "


"After 2 doses I noticed a significant difference in my urinary tract symptoms.  It does upset your stomach and make you feel nauseous.  Luckily, the doctor will only put you on this medicine for 3 days before the antibiotics start to kick in."


"I have flare-ups of arthritis in my knees. I am an 80 year old female.  I take Celebrex only as needed, at about 3 month intervals. When I have a problem walking, I take Celebrex 1 table a day for three days - it is like a miracle drug.  It does away with the knee pain and I am back to walking as I need to.  I have had NO side effects so far. I think it is a miracle drug.  Not everyone has had the same good fortune but this works for me and I keep it on hand for this limited use."


"I loved dymista when I started using it. Now after using several months I have horrible sores inside my nose, cold and hot chills, no energy to the point of not being able to get out of bed on my own, white spots just inside my nostrils. My nose is constantly bleeding and my family doctor justs laughs at me. I now have an appointment at an ENT."


"I haven't had a break- out since my doctor prescribed Solodyn. I'm happy with my results."


"This seems to work well on my muscle tension when I take 10 mg as needed. But I can't take it as the hangover is terrible and I'm grumpy and tired on it. I am taking Soma for temporary knee spasms after a fall which is much better."


"I took one 20mg pill. It works, I slept better than I had in years, sleep quality better than anything I had ever taken before. The problem was the next day. I was so sedated that I literally couldn't think or remember words. I felt nauseous all day and that night I almost fainted after eating dinner.

I didn't take the pill the next night and couldn't sleep at all. I had to take a double dose of benzos, melatonin and an Aleve because I was so achy. The next evening I went out with friends and had a few drinks. I was acting aggressively, obnoxious and completely out of character.

I hope they come up with a better version of this drug. I'm sad I can't take it due to side effects."


"I started abilify recently and it makes me restless like my mind is awake but my body is asleep but for the bipolar I feel so much better and like a new person. Besides the restlessness I love this pill."


"I get tonsilitis every year and recently I decided to go to the doctor to get some antibiotics. He prescribed me cefdinir and It worked great my tonsils cleared up but there is only problem. The side effects. I decided to not go the full 10 days and stopped using it after a week. I developed horrible vaginal itching as well as diarrhea which lead to blood in my stool. This medication did the job but I don't think I would ever take it again. Hopefully since I stopped this medication these side effects will go away soon."


"31 year old Female. I was on Zoloft for 4-5 years in college and then tapered off. After being off it for 5 years or so, my daily anxiety gradually started creeping back into my life until I reached a point last year where I would have horrible panic attacks everyday. I've been on 75 MG a day for the past 7 months and I feel better than I have in years! It took a while to find the correct dosage for me, but once I have it's been amazing. Along with the Zoloft I also take 15 MG Buspar daily and Lorazepam as needed."


"Well, it worked well for me. I took it back in the early 90's as a young teenager with moderate acne.  The side effects are bad though, really bad.  My skin was so dry, as were my lips and scalp.  I was sick, had a lot of pain and anxiety and then depression.  I took a 6 month course and it was recommended that I take a second about a year later but I couldn't face the idea of the side effects. It did, however, do miracles for my skin, it has remained clear some 20 yrs later."


"This is so amazing, I had a severe outbreak and saw change in just a couple of days, now 2 weeks in to using it I am so much better, the redness and bumps has reduced by at least 80% and there is hardly any new spots since I started. I am from Sweden and Soolantra is subsidized, and the cost came to about 20 dollars, a fee that my employer reimbursed me."


"Ortho Tri Cyclen (in my opinion) seems to be the most effective birth control pill with the least amount of unwanted side effects. I have tried several generic forms as well as the Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and experienced mild unwanted side effects such as cramping and spotting."


"My doc says I may be the 1 in 100,000 that just can't take it. My liver enzymes went off the chart and I am still recovering from acute hepatitus and muscle pain."


"3 weeks in.  Abdominal issues definitely present.  Not diarrhea but cramping, nausea, bowel urgency.  Lasts around 2 hours after taking the medication.  Can sleep through the side effects from the evening dose now.  Not sure if having any emotional effects.  Skin is clearing well for just three weeks on the med.  I had been on Enbrel for around 3 years and alternated from the 25mg dose to the 50mg dose.  Essentially stopped working. Must have developed antibodies."


"I have been on Xiidra for 5 months now and very happy with the results. I was waking up in the morning could not hardly open. And they hurt like heck. Used two kinds of OTC stuff nothing. Put me on Xiidra and  ointment and night. Feel like normal again.   Thank you     still have a little burning every now and then and blurry vision for about 10 mins, well worth it for my eyes to feel this good again."


"I'm 22 and this is the 1st time I've been on birth control. I've always had irregular periods, missing them for 2-3 months so that I would only get 5-6 periods the whole year. I have had no side effects at all with Microgestin. During the placebo week, I actually got my period on time as predicted and it only lasted for about 4 days. I'm used to it being very heavy and lasting a week. During the end of the 2nd week and throughout the 3rd week of the pills, I had brown discharge but that usually happens before I have my period. Overall, no complaints and it seems to be working!"


"I have been on this for almost a year and a half now. This medicine has changed my life. It has worked wonders for me."


"After 8 ear surgeries, the tinnitus had grown louder then I could bear. It became overwhelming to be in groups of people larger than 4, hard to concentrate (at work or at play) because of the weird, loud constant sounds and forget about going to sleep if you focus in on the noise, your mind will not let go of it!!
Alprazolam has not made it go away but, has put it where it belongs, in the far off background. Which has allowed me to live a pretty normal life once again. Thankful !"


"I am a 19 year old healthy female, 5'2 138 pounds, however I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I was having readings as high as 165/106. My doctor prescribed me this, 25MG once before I go to bed every night. I was on this for about two weeks before I started noticing a lot of hair falling out. Thank God she took me off before it got too noticeable, but other than this side affect I feel it was a pretty decent medication, it definitely lowered my blood pressure."


"16 years of bipolar1 all symptoms extremely difficult. Latter years mania faded to a all consuming depression.I fought it refusing to take antidepressants.it was to dark I gave in and tried Seroquel.it helped then I tried Latuda 20mg. helped immediately then to 40mg where I have been for 2 years,Thank and Praise God!!!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Started the first dose at 3:30pm. By 4:45pm I had 3/4 down but had to quit because I was gagging and almost throwing it up with each drink.  It's 9:20pm and nothing has happened yet. I feel like I have to go but nothing is happening, like I'm constipated. I'm worried because I know they will stop the procedure and make you come back if you aren't cleaned out.  I have my second dose planned for 4AM. Hopefully it is working by then."


"I started experiencing insomnia after separation and subsequent divorce.  Had "back-end insomnia".  Basically I could fall asleep for 2-3hrs but then would wake up.  Suffered from this for 3 years.  Basically I have an underlying anxiety that nothing could over power.  Not ambien, lunesta, zquil, melatonin, alcohol, valerian, etc.  However, I got a cold and took Vicks nightime decongestant.  Slept like a baby.  Awoke euphoric.  It had doxylamine in it. 25 mg.  Been on for 6 weeks.  25 mg a night. Sleep 7-8 every night.  Often awake feeling great.  Euphoria is the only side effect!  Doxylamine is really good for me.  "


"I'm going to college in a week and thought Skyla would be easier than keeping up with the pills. I got it inserted yesterday, about a month before my period so my cervix wasn't open AT ALL. I'm not going to lie it was the worst pain I've ever felt. Even the 30 minutes after it when I felt sick, like I was going to faint & was sweating was horrible. I had constant killer cramps for the rest of the day, but today they have settled down and they aren't so bad. Over all, the insertion was unbearable, but I'm definitely glad that I got it. Honestly we're women and we're strong enough to get through anything so don't let this post throw you off. Everyone's body is different & we all react differently."


"Prostrating headaches and malaise lasting 24 hours and not responding to any analgesic with useless assistance, suggestion from Customer Service that should be regarded as poor Service to a Customer who spends lots of money. It has been a bad-bad experience!"


"I have been taking Paxil CR for a few months.  My doctor and I tried many many things.  I think an entire year of my life was spent on playing with medications and dosages.  I am currently taking 37.5 + 12.5 and have been for a while now.  I haven't felt this "steady" in years.  I can leave my apartment feeling "Free" now.  I used to be borderline agoraphobic. I still have a long way to go but Paxil has done NOTHING but GOOD for me. Good Luck!"


"Please please anyone starting on citalopram keep with it, when I was taking them a few weeks I felt like giving up thinking nothing was going to  help me, I was so bad I couldn't leave the house, even after couple of months wasn't sure if I was ever going get back to feeling my usual self , BUT, now after 5 months I feel great. I just feel like my old self, no more side affects no more staying at home worrying and no more anxiety, I still think sometimes, right am I ok, but then just brush it aside and I suppose that will go with time as well. So Definitely stick in there, don't give up...."


"I had unprotected sex on the 9th. I took plan b on the 10th 20 hours later. On the 22nd I got a positive pregnancy test. Same on the 23rd. So here I am. Pregnant. Guess I'm one of the unlucky ones"


"Brand name Zithromax works better than the lower quality generic however I've found that Zithromax isn't the greatest when you have infections of both upper and lower airways, it may be due to antibiotic resistance. Same thing with amoxicillian alone happens, not as effective as it use to be years ago."


"I'm confused about comments. Do most bi- polar 1 patients find Geodon taken before sleep helps sleeplessness? I have been taking Geodon the last 6 months and weaned myself off of lithium. The only side affect I have with Geodon is sleeplessness. Is Geodon more effective taken in the evening? I see my Dr.in a month, I will bring up patient responses to Geodon,taken before bedtime. I'm willing to try! "


"OMG! I would rather deal with the YI then this cream. The first night I put it in it burned so bad it took my breath away. I thought it was burn because maybe the infection was worse than I thought. So next night right back in the same pain can't breathe, can't make the pain stop. Wishing like hell I wasn't dumb enough to use night three but I did. I'm praying it's not causing damage to my vagina. I will never use a cream again. I feel like a hot poker with spikes and poison ivy has be shoved up there."


"I had my skull IUD places in October of 2014. The procedure was quick, just under 10 minutes. I took 800mg of ibuprofen before it to offset the cramping. It was 3 cramps. the last one being the worst but nothing I couldn't handle. I used to get horrible periods, 7days of bleeding and cramping requiring 800mg of ibuprofen around the clock. The first two months with he skyla I experienced cramping and bleeding just about everyday. At the end of month 2 the bleeding and cramping subsided. I haven't gained weight, don't feel out of emotional control and haven't had a period since! I love this. The only reason for a 9/10 is I believe I may have developed slightly more acne. It's hard to tell since I had acne before though. Still so happy!"


"My son has used various stimulants for 5 yrs.  Still struggling because of impulsivity & super high metabolism, the docs wanted to add non-stimulants.  We started w/ Intuiv, which dropped his bp way too low (75/43) so stopped after 2 wks.  Tried Clonidine IR and it worked GREAT the 1st 2 days, then fine (not great, just fine).  The doc changed to Kapvay for long-acting effects, but we stopped after 2 wks because he got awful insomnia (took 2-3 hrs to fall asleep instead of his usual 15 mins).  Last night we went back to Clonidine IR - he fell asleep quickly and slept great!  I give Kapvay a 2 because it decreased his impulsivity a bit, but the insomnia was awful, he got more aggressive/emotional, and really affected him negatively."


"this is ridiculous I've been on my period for almost 2 weeks I'm super emotional and I get really bad cramps and I've been SUPER heavy. I want this thing out asap"


"I was prescribed MacroBID after previous three antibiotic courses failed (1st Cipro made me violently ill, 2nd and 3rd were amazing drug Selexid with zero side effects and almost immediately relieved symptoms, however both times UTI returned after a week). Delayed starting the pills due to travelling and not wanting any of the awful side effects I'd read about this drug but my doc warned me of the infection spreading to kidneys so I risked it. I made sure I took a snack and some milk 10min before and swallowed with plenty of water and honestly no side effects, 5 days in only noticed runny nose but nothing else. UTI cleared up within a day too so I would highly recommend trying this, and not worry too much about the negative feedback"


"On maximum dose with Keppra, and still having some break through seizures.  Still less then I was having before.  No side effects.  Had a full term pregnancy while on medication.  Baby is very healthy."


"(Continuation) It was on the fourth month, my condition got better but still with bouts of migraine and what I noticed is that I somehow smell "down there". Though my BV was treated more than five months ago, I became worried about it. Before the fifth pack, I forgot to take a pill so I had to follow how to continue it. I stopped by the fifth pack because I simply couldn't take it anymore. Migraine was so severe and depression and anxiety made me feel restless. I bled again. The smell of my discharge is not really good like there was something rotten (I don't use tampon). I gained weight too. Though I have lesser acne. But I can't prolong my agony anymore so I stopped."


"I have had severe depression  for about 1 year now. My psychiatrist and I have tried just about all SSRI's/anti-depressants (Prozac, Paxil, Effexor, Abilify, Deplin, Cymbalta). I started Pristiq ER about 4 months ago. WOW!I felt about 50% better in 3-4 weeks, than I had in several months. At my follow-up appointment I asked my Doctor to increase my dose and he did. I now take 100mg daily. Although my depression has plateaued, I'm not AS depressed as I WAS. Suicidal thoughts, and worthlessness are a lot less. I also have very few side effects. I've lost about 15lbs while on it. So if you are truly desperate I would recommend you try this one next."


"I've suffered from a level of anxiety for most of my life, but last year my husband lost his job. And, while that was a bad turn for us, my reaction to it was quite out of proportion.  I was a crying, anxiety-ridden mess - just struggled to make it through my workday and felt completely unglued and out of control. It was the final straw and my doctor prepared Celexa. I was nauseated the first 2 weeks and then suddenly one day I wasn't and it's been smooth sailing from there on out. I do have less interest in sex - a down side and I am sleepy more than I'd like. But, it is overall worth it - plus. God bless whoever made this medicine. It has been a life-saver for me."


"I took this yesterday after a whole night without sleeping, but after 30mins the pain was gone I mean really gone I even forgot I'm on my cycle."


"Lost 4 pounds in a month...but did drop a pant size. Heart rate was way too high! Was taken off medication."


"Was given this due to daily headaches. I'm not one to take pills so I started slow. One morning and one at night. Stayed like that for two weeks. I started exercising around that time also but only about 3times weekly and dieting pretty well but lost quite a bit of my appetite. I weighed myself and after two weeks I'm down 15 pounds. I ate allot of yogurt and drank allot of coffee and water. That's all. I can't believe it was from this pill. I'm More motivated then I ever was! Starting weight was 189. Now I'm down to 174"


"I take two tablets before I go to bed and drink plenty of water during the day."


"A regular user of Alavert, I thought I'd give Flonase's "six factors" a try, being a fan of being thorough. Unlike my former med, the floral-scented spray took a week to even begin taking an effect, which was minimal at best. At the first sign of a pollen explosion, my allergies went rampant, as though I hadn't just spent the last two weeks cramming spray up my nostrils. I'm praying for rain today for relief. And I'm going back to Alavert. Sorry Flonase."


"I was accidentally put on Yaz when I was supposed to be on Yasmin back in July 2008. I just decided to stick it out and see if there was a difference. The 10 microgram difference in dosage made a HUGE difference. (Yasmin 30 microgram, Yaz 20 microgram) From July 2008 to January 2009, (the time I was on Yaz) it was completely miserable. I had constant nausea, would feel sick eating anything with lactose, had mood swings that almost cost me my relationship, unbearable headaches and at times I had sharp shooting back pain. I felt completely unmotivated and it had a negative effect on my school life. Once I switched back to the 30 microgram dosage, (Ocella) the side effects decreased dramatically."


"I was hospitalized within the first 3 weeks of taking Tricyclen as I had a severe side effect. It created excess spinal fluid in my body causing pressure on my brain. This required two lumbar punctures to help drain my spinal fluid following by a week of being bedridden.

Please please please talk to your doctor before taking this. I have never had a problem like this with BC before until I got put on Tricyclen and threw the rest of them out."


"I have health-related anxiety issues.  Ten years ago I took 25 mg Paxil CR for about a year and it was a life-saver.  No side effect, no withdrawal issues.  A month ago my anxiety returned for a new reason. My doctor started me on 20 mg citalopram. I think I had every side effect possible and made my anxiety worse.  I switched to 12.5 mg Paxil CR and within three days was a new person.  For me, there is no better medicine."


"I'm in desperate need of a fireman to put out this fire !. It's day one of the 7 pack & I want to rip my vagina off. The only thing that is getting me through this burning pain is reading your experiences. I can't stop laughing at some of your usernames. Maybe I'm drunk too off of this monistat but probably I'm delirious from the pain. Going to take some ibuprofen & hopefully I'll fall asleep and will still
have a vagina in the morning. Thanks for sharing your stories ladies & reminding me I'm not all alone in this experience. I don't remember when I laughed this hard before & don't ever remember laughing when I've been in this much pain! Xoxoo"


"$435.00 for 2 pills? My doctor had a coupon for $400.00 but still...It seemed to help some but not worth the money. Insurance would not cover."


"Have been on this drug for the full four weeks now.  I've noticed in an improvement in my energy and mood.  The muscle pains have all but gone too.  I did have sweating/hot flashes with it but those are better now.  Luckily my insurance covers it but it's still $60/month.

I also noticed the increased heart rate so I quit drinking caffeine during the day and keep my beer/wine consumption down a lot.  Increase your intake of water as that helps with the head pounding feeling.  I also take Ambien so my sleep has not suffered.  Consider taking something to help you sleep, at least until you get used to the medication."


"I had C-Dif which is a bacteria which is resistant from too many antibiotics. I caught this in the hospital. I was never so sick. Betweem losing weight and the vomiting and diarrhea I thought I was going to die. Flagyl did help but took many months."


"This is my favorite cold/sinus medicine.  It allows me to sleep at night.  Doesn't give me that stuffed up feeling other medicines do."


"I've had acid reflux for 4 years. My doctor recommended Prilosec, etc. None of the over the counter medicines worked. Some mornings, I would wake up with a mouthful of acid. My voice was becoming more horse. On some days I could barely speak and thought I would lose my voice entirely.
My latest Doc prescribed Dexilant after giving me some free samples.
Within a few days, my throat was better. I've been taking it for 1 month and my voice is almost back to normal. So far, I've had no side effects, but will taper off the medicine so I don't get weakened bones due to lower calcium intake. The doc gave me a discount card, and insurance covers all but $20.00."


"My bald head, forehead, and face have the actinic keratosis spots to be treated. I tried one laser peel and it did well for about 6  months. It was painful and the recovery was as well. I tried Efudex cream several times and had some success. I am on the Zyclara now for 7 days with just some itching, redness and minor swelling. I made the mistake of being in the sun for 5 hours on the sixth day and had to skip the treatment one night due to some pain. Some sores have began to appear like old zits. It wont be pretty for several weeks but it should be worth it to avoid cancer."


"Helped sleeping but not significantly more than other types of medications. And without the deal from the manufacturer it was very, very expensive"


"Bactrim is the only thing to ever get rid of my acne."


"I have changed my rating from 4 to 1.  Upon recommendation of my counselor, I saw a physciatrist to regulate my antidepressant medication.  Thank the Lord!!!  Physciatrist switched me to another antidepressant that has been on the market for a long time.  It is actually the first one I was ever prescribed, Zoloft.  I'm into my 6th day off Fetizma and I'm starting to feel like my old self again.  Fetizma had me in a state of mental anguish.  I wanted to harm myself.  I was so sad, so sad, then rages, then shame over ugliest behavior ever.  I hate this medication."


"Have used it only 4 days. The first night I felt quite sedate and went to sleep easily. The following nights were just the opposite  Have great difficulty settling down and getting to sleep. I take it about 9 pm and would like to be asleep by 11:00."


"Been on this medicine for almost 2 years. Went to max dose of 60mg. Did NOTHING for my depression, anxiety, back pain, or Fibromyalgia. Completely useless medication. And whats worse? You got it- WITHDRAWAL. I have been to the ER 4 times now since withdrawing from 60mg down to 30mg, so I am only half way weened off as of now. Extreme vertigo, nausea, dizziness, brain zaps, edge of panic all day into night. Worst experience I have every had after trying different anti-depressants for the last 7 years. Gave this medicine the last chance. After I get off it, may take me a year or more to ween the rest of the way down."


"The doctor prescibed epiduo as a 27 yr old I have never suffered from acne and it has just come out of no where in the past couple of months. After reading reviews I cannot believe how I have the same experience using this as a lot of people! Yes it gets rid of the spots but..
At first it was fine slight burning after the 4th day of using it (only once at night) my skin was worse than acne! I have never been in so much pain on my face! Red! Itching rash! I am stopping from using this now as it feels like someone has scrapped the skin off of my face ! The doctors should warn us about this before prescribing!!!"


"I used the NuvaRing method for 18 months. I loved it because it was easy to place and you forget that you even have it "there"; but I had to stop using it because I was having yeast infections every single month- I was miserable and the medication that my doctor prescribed wasn't doing any better. Also my sexual drive went from average to zero."


"I take 200 mg per day. Extremely effective in helping control my OCD. Some side effects. Dry mouth and a little weight gain. Nothing I can't deal with."


"I took this for a tooth ache three days later my ankle locked up I can't walk.

Former pro athlete and physical elitist I don't understand what happened I stopped taking meds 5 /28 -

We will see"


"I smoked for 40 years. I got a prescription for Chantix  used it and was smoke free after 2 weeks. Finished the prescription 5 years later. Haven't touched a cigarette since and had no side effects during or after BEST THING I EVER DID FOR MYSELF. Thank you for giving my life BACK. "


"In May of 2010 I went into labor at 20 weeks but other than that I do not have any kids. I typically have a high pain tolerance but when I went and got the Skyla put in I started having contractions. This lasted for about 30 minutes and of course did not feel very good. I cramped for the rest of the day, but other than that haven't had any "difficulties". I was on the depo shot for 2+ years and my periods had gone away. I've had light bleeding with the Skyla and was told this was normal. I've only been on it for a little over a month now but I've noticed that past few weeks I have been SUPER hungry. I'm not sure if this is because my "periods" are coming back or what, but I'm hoping this goes away."


"I have been taking Ambien CR 12.5 for years and it works great. The generic Zolpidem is like taking a sugar pill it does nothing. "


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


"I'm on cymbalta 30mg for my anxiety and depression and I have been on it for a month I have no side effects but nausea and being tired but that all went away in about 2 weeks but great meds works great for me"


"My rheumatologist put me on Lexapro for both depression & fibromyalgia, after Cymbalta stopped working for me. I started it two weeks ago Tuesday & I absolutely love what it's doing for my depression & anxiety but hate that it's caused me to gain at least 5 lbs already. I'm going to try to stick with it for another 4-6 wks, but if my weight continues to increase, I'll have to wean off of it. I dread weaning off of antidepressants."


"The medicine seems to work well but still bleeding so doc put me on canasa and prednisone seems to work better"


"Severe coughing and cold, tried other over the counter cough and cold products. The only product that really worked was Buckley Cough Mixture and I did not experience any side effects. I recommended it to many people and it worked for them. Now we can't find it anywhere. "


"I've currently been on this medication for only 2 weeks and I have already lost a stone with no side effects due to sticking to a low fat diet but this hasn't stopped me from eating my naughty treats I just now make a homemade healthier version, which if I'm honest I enjoy more there are a lot of healthy options of food out there to trick your mind into thinking something naughty I recently purchased some chicken sausages and they are lovely. Looking forward to continuing my journey on this medication"


"I was diagnosed "clinically depressed" 25-30 years ago and can't begin to name all the antidepressants I've been given.  I have been on Zoloft 200mg for the past couple of years and it's working pretty well.  Lately , I have noticed I can't remember anything.  I hadn't thought about Zoloft being the culprit because I've been on it so long with no problems.  I have never kept a journal, with side effects, likes, dislikes of drugs, but I think its time to start one.  I'd like to hear others' experiences with this medicine, or other "popular" ones. "


"Had epilepsy since 14 now way over 60 and been on phenobarbitone all my
life.    Doctors have tried new ones on me but they had side effects whereas
Phenobarbitone have been good for me.
Epanutin caused gums shrinking and were bad for my liver.
Now been put on Keppra and I cannot keep awake and ear hurts. Docs leave my pills alone please."


"Works real good, my doctor is happy now. The only side effect is large hard stool which plugs the bathroom plumbing up every time, so I need to carry a plunger with me when away from home. Have been on it for about 3 months now, 100mg daily, along with 1000mg Metformin twice daily, and 4mg Glipizide twice daily."


"Second time around with the methotrexate .I use it as a bridge drug until I find one that works. I was on enbrel and humira for past 15 yrs. both worked extremely well but lost potency after about 7 yrs. Now in search of new drug now trying Otezla it's not a biological and has less side effects of all others I have researched. I don't like the methotrexate. Long  term because of hair loss and the continued dosing changes. But fortunately now we have many drugs to choose from finding one that works and is safe and effective is the dilemma."


"I went to my doctor and requested a totally different medication. Medication to give me energy which support my quitting and keep me from putting on weight. Well he decided to give me Zyban. Zyban gave me the energy I needed to exercise, stay alert, keep my mind off the cravings and eat a healthy diet. I lost weight on Zyban. After 2 weeks smoking with the medication I had my last smoke. The cravings were incredibly minimal. Yes I still thought about smoking and I still do. But the cravings were bearable. I could manage. They were easy! Zyban made me realise quitting smoking is easy and can be done. I urge you to try if you haven't before. No negative feedback what so ever on this drug."


"I have been on just about every antidepressant you can name. They started giving me bad side effects like constipation so I had to stop taking them. For about two years I could hardly get out of bed in the morning, I was suffering from severe depression and had absolutly no motivation to do anything. I had gotten tennis elbow and the doc put me on tramadol. Within a couple days not only did it help with the pain but I started feeling my depression lifting as well as my motivation. I told the doctor it was working great for my depression so he kept me on it. I take 150 mg a day. I no longer sleep all day and have even decided to go back to school. It helps with not only my motivation and depression it helps me concentrate. I love it! "


"I was in a car accident several years ago the Doctors gave me this medicine. It helped very well. But taking it for so long I am getting used to it. But for the most part it works better than anything else the Dr. has tried."


"Had Mirena twice. First time it rejected, 2nd time I had it in for 2 years. Insertion was painful, they manually opened my cervix to place it. Hurt so bad. Was depressed, mood swings, no sex drive, painful sex, cyst on ovaries, it migrated and was extremely painful being removed. Cant forget hair loss, lost a ton of hair! Came out in clumps... but never had a period!"


"I've have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, and neuro-musculoskeletal disease as well as Multiple Sclerosis and depression. I was told of Nuvigil by a friend who also suffers with MS and fibromyalgia.  I found myself in a deep depression with so much pain I was sleeping 18  hrs a day. But since I've been on Nuvigil I am able to stay awake more alert and have been able to get my life back. It doesn't whack me out like Adderall did.  I feel happier and more alert thanks to Nuvigil.  This has been a wonderful experience and I thank my friend for suggesting it. What a life saver!"


"I got my Skyla inserted yesterday. I had severe pain, almost to the point of passing out. I've never had kids so perhaps this had something to do with it.  My obgyn didn't give me anything for the pain, I would've def asked for a prescription if I knew it could be that painful. I was on the couch all day."


"Excellent!!"


"27 years old been drinking for 15 years. 3 cases of beer and 6 to 9 pints of hard liquor a day. Tried to quit on my own for months, kept relapsing from pain. Lost my family, now on Librium for two days and better than ever and will not go through this again. Feeling like death is not worth your children and a good woman."


"I have been on several different SSRIs before and haven't seen much improvement. So far, this seems to be the only antidepressant that's worked for me and hasn't given me too many side effects. I was on Luvox, which wasn't helping at all for any of the multiple conditions it was prescribed to treat, and was switched to an equivalent dose of Prozac. Ever since starting it, I've had more energy and have been able to smile, laugh, and overall just feel like a normal person. For me, in combination with Seroquel, Adderall (for ADHD, but also gives what I take for depression a little boost), and Wellbutrin, this is a wonder drug. It still helps me get through every day after quite a few months on it. Couldn't say the same about other SSRIs."


"Had lower back surgery in 2000ish. Was taking 750mg before and after surgery. Help with dealing with pain and got me back to work as a roofer. Recently my neck had been giving me problems an a MRI revealed disc herniations, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, flattening of my left spinal cord and a hamangioma, with pain and numbness in my left arm/hand, neck. I've been treating with 500mg vicodin & 15mg Ms-Contin. Brings pain level down to a tolerable level but as always, somedays are better than others."


"I weighed 230 pounds and felt like a cow.. I started off on 25 mg 1x a day and noticed no change. So asked doc to change me to 100 mg twice a day. I just take the 200mg at once. That's when I finally noticed a change. I've lost 45 pounds in 6 months! I'm continuing to lose and my goal weight is 160 since I'm tall so only 25 more pounds to go.  I noticed at first pop tasted different but now it tastes fine. I used to love beer but now I don't want it..which is fine since it's so fattening lol. I only eat once or twice a day and the carb cravings are gone. I don't exercise much at all. I have no side effects at all. I'm so glad I found this medication it really has been a miracle. :)"


"I was not officially diagnosed with ADD until I was 30yrs old. I have been on Vyvanse for over 10 yrs now. I have had to increase my amount from 30 to 50 and have now been at 60 for over a year now. Sometimes I feel it causes irritability, but other than that only dry mouth. It has definitely helped with my attention disorder. It initially made me lose 10lbs and then leveled out. I have always been athletic except when my chronic pain is too bad. My son has ADHD and took Concerts for about 2 yrs. It helped tremendously with his anger and outburst and his grades. I only wish that my parents had me tested when I was younger as we did for my son. It would have taken away a lot of heartache! My daughter never suffered thankfully."


"I never knew of this product until about 10 years ago when I had the worst sinus infection of my life.  As was typical, the medication given by my doctor did nothing for the congestion and pressure and only made me tired and thirsty.  My wife came home with Afrin and with just one squirt in each nostril I had almost instant and dramatic improvement.  Since then, my doctors routinely tell me how bad this product is for me despite the fact that I have tried everything they have offered without improvement.  Now being on CPAP for sleep apnea Afrin is a must if I want to breath through my nostrils. "


"This is my second week on the medication and I would say it works. I have been smoking for the past 12 years now and tried all the gums, patches, e-cigarettes and even tried hypnotherapy at some point in time but honestly I always end up finding myself lighting another one. But Chantix works. I do not feel like smoking; although smoking has become like an unconditional part of me; but I am trying to avoid the places or events that would trigger the urges."


"I felt relief the very first day I started taking Kapidex for erosive esophagus and GERD. It is the only drug that has worked for me. I have had absolutely no side effects. It's wonderful to be able to eat again."


"I took it for 6 weeks. First week 25mg increased to 50mg second week. After 10 days I didn't have a single headache. I loved that! After months of headaches 70% of the day and 2-4 migraines a week it seemed heaven sent. Only thing is it put me into a deep depression. So now I can't take Elavil. Trying Topamax 75mg and its not cutting it. Back to frequent headaches 70% of the day!"


"Caused very bad stomach cramps."


"I have Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It's a painful condition that keeps me up all night long. I take narcotics (least possible) & other CNS depressants. I have tried everything 4 insomnia & ambien was my fail proof last ditch for 7 years. But ambien stopped working. I was taking 20mg a night. For the 1st time I took Belsomra last night - 10mg (supposedly ineffective dose) & I slept better than I have in years. Lunesta sucks. I'm really not ok w/taking anti-psychotics/seizures or benzos for sleep as they can affect  your mind later. What's the point of sleep if you don't heal? Benzos change REM sleep anyway and your memory fails in 10 y. I slept last night. I'm grateful for the med. $10 a pill is expensive but worth it. I will keep trying them. Downloaded coupons."


"I have been on the generic version of Wellbutrin XL since July 1, 2015. It took about a week for me to notice any change but it was definitely for the better. I started to feel like my old self again. Happy, fun, energetic, and social. Every once in a while I still have a bad day but it's much more manageable now. I haven't experienced any negative side effects and have actually lost 30lbs since I started taking it. Overall, I am doing much better now that I am on Wellbutrin."


"It's so bad I wouldn't suggest. I have had it since December 31,2014

I have major weight gain, mood swings,depression, body aches,sleeping a lot,nausea,vomiting,don't get no periods, can't keep track of my periods,decreased sex drive,breast tender and pain in breast,hair loss,anxiety, eating all the time,snapping, Moody, irritated, don't wanna go out, bad stomach pain and cramps. Starting today June 20,2016 I feel like I can't eat I can't take any type of smell I'm super nauseous I can not deal getting it taken out some time next month because I'm always assuming stuff and depressed. My 1 year old daughter even noticed the new actions and moods from her mommy and that's now good. Do not get this please don't or it might be hell."


"I have had estrogen- and barometric migraine since my mid-twenties. I was noticing that the intensity & frequency of said migraines were getting worse over time (I'm 47 now). I was over-presrcribed Imitrex & was having rebound migraines, suffering 20  migraines/mo. So far, I've been on this med for a little over 2 weeks, & am on 25 mg. I don't think I need to go any higher right now, which is fine by me. For the first 4 days, I had a horrid migraine, felt dizzy & had some nausea. After that, I started feeling a lot better, more alert, no pain, felt sharper too. I'm in peri menopause & have noticed that I get a migraine around the time of my period, but it's about a 5 or 6 instead of a 10 . So far is working w/very few & side effects."


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"Having had a complete hysterectomy when I was young, I'd been a very long-time Premarin user until diagnosed with breast cancer. I had to stop taking Premarin. And I was back into the hot flashes, until the oncology department staff recommended Effexor. The first capsule (37.5 mg) made me woozy, but stopped the hot flashes immediately! I lessened my dose by splitting open the capsules, and gradually built up a tolerance. I now take one capsule in the morning and one in the evening, with no wooziness and no hot flashes. I can lead a normal life and am extremely grateful"


"I had had the skyla inserted since October 28, 2015. I must say that this birth control is the best. I recently was on the depo shot, which made me crazy. I feel like I am now coming back to myself. Goodbye bloated belly and water weight."


"I am new to the anxiety realm, and have already tried a few different meds (xanax, ativan, buspar) and so far buspar has shown the most promise. However, even on buspar I still experience sporadic chest pressure, sharp pains in the chest, brain buzz, and muscle twitches. Today the chest issues were so bad that I had to take a xanax.

I am typically against prescribed meds, and this is really the first time in my life taking them. The side effects and other dangers scare the crap out of me, but I need to figure out how to subdue my anxiety.

Does anyone have any suggestions?"


"Blood Pressure was 180/114 when I started taking Lisinopril.  It worked well for my BP but the side effects were more than I could handle.  Fatigue, nausea and daily vomiting.  We are in the process of trying to find a better option."


"I've been on Seasonique for a few years and I love it. Only four periods a year and they are much lighter. I do have some spotting in between periods but only four periods a year, out weighs the occasional spotting. It has really helped me with my endometriosis. I rarely experience symptoms from the endometriosis and when I do they are usually milder. I would recommend Seasonique to everyone!"


"I have been diagnosed with PCOS for years and have never been given anything for it. I became pregnant in 2003 and now have a beautiful 11 year old. In May 2015 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have been prescribed Metformin. I take 500mg in the morning and 500mg at night. At first I felt pretty yucky from the medicine. Now that my body has gotten used to it I feel fantastic! I just had my first period in months and am finally beginning to feel like myself. I wasn't aware the Metformin works well with PCOS until I did some research on the medication. I'm killing two birds with one stone! Wish it helped with my Hypothyroidism."


"I love all the reviews here. Love seeing how open women are to discussing such a personal issue. So here's my story, I never had regular periods, maybe 2-3x times a year. I got married at the age of 24 and after a year or two of trying I went to a doctor and she said it may be pcos. Never really went back to that doctor(wasn't crazy about her). At the age of 28, I said enough is enough, headed to a fertility clinic where they definitely said I had pcos. They started me on metformin as well as Ovasitol (a supplement for women with pcos...it's pretty new, however ladies these 2 together....MIRACLE!!!!) after just 5 months on these 2 drugs and one round of femara(a pill you take for 3-5 days that help with ovulation) I was pregnant. good luck!"


"I started taking the pills on Labor Day weighing 234 lbs, and weighed myself on 9/13/15 weighing 228.8lbs. I'm very excited about this even though it is a small loss. As far as side effects go, I've experienced slight headaches in the temple areas but they don't linger, this morning (9/14/15) I had extremely dry mouth but it was cured with water, I always have a burst of energy when I take it yet i'm still able to take a nap before work while on the medication. I also take a multivitamin at bedtime, and a B-12 vitamin in the morning with my pill."


"I am over 40 with adult acne for years. I had it under control with epidue for years but something hormonal happened and I had a severe break out and it was bad. My dermatologist started me solodyn 105mg. It worked immediately. My acne cleared up and my face was smooth again. But my only side affect is I have gotten really dark, I haven't read anyone complaints about getting dark so I would  like some responses to my post. I don't know if its because I am a black woman.  But after reading some of the posts I will start taking a lesser dose to see if that helps."


"Looking at these different reviews I have to make a comment. I was placed on low T therapy in 2005. Tried Testim & Androgel, couldn't tolerate them, was refererred to a compounding pharmacy who produce whats called a bio identical testosterone gel, measured dose with a small spoon and applied to the skin, in my case upper forearms. Works great, no skin irritation, dries in a couple minutes, not sticky, clear in color, slight alcohol smell, bad thing insurance won't cover it, good thing it currently only costs $48. For a 30 day supply. Been using it now for 10 years.. might not be for everyone but worth a try if you are not getting positive results with the other products.."


"My sister suffered fatal respiratory failure from this pain med.  Propoxyphene, on the market one minute, off the next, sounds like-and it is a warning enough that propoxyphene containing products such as this one can yield the dangerous adverse effects."


"Since taking Singulair I have tooth pain, tingling in my face, and a bad metallic taste in my mouth. Plus my anxiety level went up, feel really tired, and very agitated. Stopped taking it last night. Hope these side effects go away soon. This metallic taste is driving me crazy! This is the 2nd time I've tried it. Same side effects and more."


"Have lost 7 pounds in less than a month of taking metformin, for my PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). Can see the change physically in my face and stomach, as well as been told it by others, and on the scale. My hormones are also regulating themselves (having a period naturally for the first time in forever). Happy and proud of the results. My body has needed this for a long time, in both aspects. I do have diarrhea as a side effect, but I'd rather deal with that and lose weight."


"Anger. Anxiety. Stomach in a knot. Wanting to die. Then I take my Klonopin and a warm feeling envelops me. I'm suddenly calm. I'm reasonable and rational. The violence in my heart temporarily melts away. I'm not angry anymore. I take a short vacation from misery. Then I blissfully drift off to sleep. I won't take it often because I don't want to become addicted. But when things get unbearable, my Klonopin soothes my racing mind."


"Gelnique was the second medicine I tried for overactive bladder.  It worked fine for my problem, but it takes a bit for it to soak in after you rub it on your skin.  It leaves a sticky residue which makes your clothes stick to the area.  It is also very drying to the skin.  I have very dry skin and my dermatologist gave me prescriptions for moisture barriers, so Gelnique was not a good option for me."


"This drug was a terrible experience for me. It worsened my depression and anxiety symptoms but one of the most unbearable parts was the restless leg syndrome. I couldn't sleep. I would lay awake for hours with the craziest feeling in my legs. Brain fog. I slowly was weaning off and then quit cold turkey because I wanted this OUT of my system!

All in all, do NOT recommend."


"I have been on this for over a month and there is good news and bad news. Good news is the pill works very well. Bad news is lots of side effects. I am dizzy, unstable on my feet, light headaches, low energy and others. I have lost about 8 pounds which is good. Today my Doctor cut my dose in half. I hope this keeps working because it works on depression."


"Unfortunately, this medication just didn't work for me. First off, while I understood from the many reviews I read that there may be some stinging, the pain I experienced was excruciating and didn't dissipate with time. The pain actually turned out to be an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide, so don't disregard it if you continue to experience pain despite carefully, staggered application over a couple months. Secondly, it simply didn't clear my acne BUT it did temporarily smooth out my frown lines and fine lines on my forehead, which was an unexpected bonus. Hope it works for you, it was simply the wrong product for me (Aczone turned out to do the trick)!"


"I have been using this medication for 18 years now. It has proven to be very helpful as I have pretty bad asthma. Always come back to singulair after trying something new. Great maintenance drug."


"I suffered from chin acne for about 5 years. The spots (I think hormonal) varied from the big under-your-skin ones to white heads and I would literally get a new one every few days. I'd tried loads of different treatments from the docs, including antibiotics, and even went for face peels but nothing helped long term. My brother recommended tretinon and I was dubious at first but decided to give it a try. Bought the gel online (but I think you can get it from your doctors too). First few weeks I saw a huge improvement in the amount of I was getting although my skin did peel a fair bit. I started moisturising on alternate days and two months later the difference is incredible! Had no new spots for a month and even my acne scars are fading!"


"compared to ritalin i was taking, provigil works much better and less side-effects.  hasnt effected my blood pressure"


"Works better for me than anything I have tried!  Works great to get rid of my back pain."


"I'm a 48 year old female.  I've been on Lexapro for around a year due to panic attacks. Unable to function, I couldn't breathe, or drive myself to and from work without having an attack. My Doctor put me on 10 mg Lexapro, and all of that stopped.  Have not had a problem with that since. I was absolutely exhausted and numb, though.  I have also gained around 20 pounds, and no libido at all.  My Doctor cut me down to 5 mg, and I took myself down after a couple of weeks to none.  Probably not the smartest move.  Now have dizziness to the extreme and some headaches, but I'm determined to get drug free if possible."


"Only medicine that works for me.  No side effects yet."


"I have been on Qsymia for about 5 weeks and lost 15lbs. While I am very pleased with the loss, I have had a lot of cramping & extreme diarrhea for the past week. It started out always hitting me about 7PM & then increased to mornings and then during the night as well. Has anyone else had this problem. I am calling the Dr., but haven't seen anyone else with it and wonder if it could be caused by something else. I don't really want to give this up yet."


"This drug combination has literally saved my life 3 times. I suffer from comorbid spectrum anxiety disorders: OCD, Severe Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I also have Major Depression.

This combination worked so well, I took it for 3 years straight in my early 20's. Went back to school, got a job, felt like my old self.

The only drawback is the major weight gain, a mild tremor when waking, and some orthostatic hypotension.

But if you take it easy, and watch your weight, you will feel better. I hope other people who feel hopeless see this, that is exactly how I felt. It is a great combination. Best of Luck!"


"6 weeks after giving birth, my OBGYN informed me that I had BV.  She prescribed metronidazole 500 mg to be taken 2/day for 7 days.  I read all of the terrible reviews on this site and freaked out.  I did not want to take this drug.  I could not use anything topical due to not being fully healed from my delivery.  I decided to try one pill and see what happened.  Needless to say, I had absolutely NO side effects from this drug. I finished the course and my BV was cured. I made sure to take each pill after eating a full meal, and I even snacked a bit for a few minutes after.  I also took very large doses of probiotics while being on this drug.  I was pleasantly surprised and I try to avoid meds at all costs in general."


"Aside from the sexual benefit I find what I appreciate most from yohimbe is my improvement in energy. Big improvement."


"After all the pills and side effects I have had this medicine is a class A. I only wish I would have had it years early in my situation I still have pain but less than I have had in so long! I feel so good if I could dance I 'would! For me it worked right away. I can't believe how much better I feel in one day. I give it an 11 ."


"I took it to the pharmacy and I was told it was going to be $400. I called my dermatologist and they told me to use the rebate card and it should be $35. I went back to the pharmacy and sure enough after I insisted what the cost should be I got two tablets for $35. I have not had a cold sore in six months which is unusual because I usually get one every 2 to 3 months."


"Have used this medication since 1987 after partial bowel resection due to Crohn's Disease. I've had no adverse reaction in all these years of taking this medication."


"Chronic constipation my whole life.  Tried all over the counter meds over the years.  After a bout of 3 full weeks straight of constipation, not one bowel movement the entire time..went to the pharmacy and bought an enema...it did nothing...the next night I went back and bought an oil based enema...that did nothing.  Pharmacist advised I go to the hospital.  Went to the hospital.  Xray showed entire digestive system filled from the bottom to the top.  No blockage though.  So they gave me a drink...told me to drink it at home and I would have explosive bowel movement.....it did nothing.  Went to my doctor...he gave me 290 mgs. of Linzess, finally I went for like an hour. Only diarreah toward the end. Switched to 145mgs when needed. Woohoo!"


"I am on a very small dose for epilepsy 250mg twice a day.  It has made me quite tired, but apart from that there's been no problems. I only have a couple of seizures a year so hopefully this low dose will keep me seizure free."


"As somebody with high anxiety I can't recommend this medication to anyone with any kind of stress disorder. I have only been on this pill for about 3 months, so when I was constantly sick I thought it was my body adjusting to the hormones. However, I recently figured out that my nausea is due to high anxiety, which has been made VERY intense by this medication. I feel anxious until point of vomiting. My breasts grew which wasn't an issue for me but I didn't gain any other weight. My periods are much shorter and lighter but my cramps are just as bad as always. My appetite has decreased and although I feel hungry the second I eat I start to feel sick again. The drug did its job, but I am so uncomfortable I am considering switching pills."


"I have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I have been on Lexapro about 4 different times. I never learn my lesson.  After 6 months or so I think I am doing good enough to wean myself off and within 6 months I am back in the ER with a severe panic attack. I should just stay on it. This time around I started on 5mg and then bumped it to 10mg after 3 days. I am on day 2 of 10mg. I finally feel some relief. I have not left my house in a week- trapped due to panic attacks and today I was able to walks dogs and go to the store. Thank God there is something like Lexapro out there or else I would surely be in a mental institution."


"I've been taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) for years. I started during my professional career, because according to my psych, I am "too smart to sit still", and that because of that, my brain gets bored easily then my attention span fades. With Ritalin I can focus like a laser on tasks, get much more done, stay organized, and it also helps with that afternoon sleepiness. Added bonus is it revs up your basal metabolic rate, and reduces appetite so you can lose weight easily.

Downside, it increases BP. If you have high BP you may want to avoid it.

I take a 20 mg pill 3-4 times a day, never after dinner if you want to sleep."


"I have severe GAD since my teens but it really hit me harder in my early 20's, I had been taking generic Valium for 8 yrs then got into a psychiatrist at first he switched me over to Xanax 1mg 3X daily which works for immediate panic attacks but would wear off very quickly and I would wake up first thing in the morning with my heart racing and had to take 1, I told him this and got switched back to my original dose of Valium which lasts all day, 1 and a half 10mg in the morning and the same at night and I no longer had to wake-up first thing for my meds, and they pretty much prevent my panic attacks unlike the Xanax.I can function just fine and work with people now that I'm at the right dose and not be self conscience great medication!"


"I had a gum infection that several other antibiotics did not cure. Within 3 days of using this the infection was gone."


"full erections and orgasms again. prozac killed my libido and my sexual functions but no side effects with wellbutrin."


"Cymbalta was the first drug that actually improved the diabetic neuropathy pain I was experiencing in my legs, feet, arms and hands.  For the first time, I was able to sleep through the night without waking in tears from the pain.  I was so happy my doctor put me on this drug in conjunction with Neurontin.  The pain almost disappeared!  Approximately 6-8 weeks later, I noticed that the neuropathy pain started back up again despite continuing on the medicines.  I too, had insomnia making it difficult, at best, to be alert, focused or have any energy the following day.  To this day, I still have some insomnia and an increase in the neuropathy symptoms; BUT Cymbalta 60mg & Neurontin 600mg are the BEST drugs so far in lessening the pain."


"I have suffered from cluster headaches for over 15 years and have tried almost everything offered by hospitals and over the counter. I recently was given Imitrex in a nasal spray by my doctor and as long as your nasal passage is clear I have found that about five to ten minutes after you taste it in your throat the headaches go away. It is the best medicine I have ever come across for cluster headaches and my days and nights are much better because of it."


"I been on nexplaonon  for a year now an this is worst birthcontrol every my periods last up to 2 weeks an I have bad anxiety attack were it feels like I can't breath or catch my breath  an  never sleepy I'm always up at night an,don't go to sleep until the afternoon I getting it remove asap"


"Yes, it got rid of my ear infection after the generic was prescribed at a CVS Minute Clinic. HOWEVER (BIG however), I ended up getting strep. My GP said that the generic does not have as long a 1/2 life as the brand name. So, the 5-day dose (which is supposed to stay in your system for up to 10 days) does not last long enough. As a result, you can either end up with the original infection coming back, or make yourself susceptible to a second infection. So now I had to go on Cipro for 10 days to get rid of the strep! This is the kind of thing that produces super bugs--thank you, insurance cos., corner-cutting pharma cos. and especially the FDA for approving substandard generics!"


"I have Crohns' Disease along with GERD and Prilosec works very well for me. I live by the stuff, it's the only thing that has ever worked."


"I was on Deposit-Provera for 23 years and my MD decided I needed to come off of it and placed Nexplanon in my arm. I would have just had tubes tied except I have PCOS and need the hormones to control cysts. It was placed in October 2014 and periods started July 2015 and have been relentless since occurring 7-9 days every other week and I also have PMDD and the change almost made me end up in psych ward. I became extremely depressed and wanted to get away from everybody and everything so My MD started me on estradiol in addition yo Zoloft I take already for PMDD. This was slightly helpful but not much and mood swings and depression did not calm down until I put myself on Estroven and Relacore to help stabilize my PMDD. periods are painful."


"5 yrs ago, I got Amerge after trying almost every other medication available. My migraines tend to come back within 4-6 hours with Imitrex, but the Amerge would keep it gone. Unfortunately, I had a really hard time getting my insurance to cover it. Another good thing about the Amerge is that it didn't seem to have the photophobia effect after I took it. Also wouldn't knock me out or make me feel groggy. It was like taking a vitamin and then my life could just go on as planned! I really hope that insurance companies get better at covering effective medications for their patients. I also wish I could just afford the $200 or whatever for 9 pills. "


"I am Software Engineer and working in It company. I am totally busy in my work day night to complete my projects. For every new project i need to spend extra time in my work, due to which i am not able to complete my sleep. It had bad impact on my work as it was difficult for me to stay active and fresh. Then i came to know about nuvigil from nuvigilshop site which helps me to become a normal person. It controls my excessive sleepiness and makes me energetic during work time. It helps to stay awake for around 40 hours. Now I am very happy that I can complete my every project with good concentration."


"I have been using this medication for a year now. I was on the basketball team my freshman year (I'm a Sophmore now) and unfortunately suffered a severe concussion.  This medication is my lifesaver. In December of 2013, I had to go on home hospital and I was on home hospital for 8 months until August of 2014. I first tried steroid type medication for a week and it failed. But I was on this medication soon after, 10 mg, then 20 mg and then 25 mg over the course of 8 months.  It has worked wonderfully for me and I have been able to go back to school. The only reason I am giving it a 9 is because it also caused me to have slow thinning hair loss on my scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes, however this was my experience and I still suggest using it."


"No side affects don't work they used to be amazing. Have used for 3?weeks waste of time and money !! They should be discontinued its dreadful hardly any medication in each capsule"


"No side efects at all"


"So I've had the Implanon NXT in for a few days now.  I have a huge bruise where it was inserted and having a lot of headaches. Really hoping the headaches will pass. I have already noticed my period slowing down massively and my skin clearing up heaps so definitely a plus with this device. It was recommended to me because my periods are generally very heavy and I have become iron deficient. So as I said, hoping the side effects will pass."


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"For my first  2 - 3 days on Pradaxa, my stomach gurgled. Fortunately, I have had absolutely no other side effects during my 18 months of use. After 7 years on Coumadin, the monthly blood tests and diet control were a bit of a pain especially when traveling for extended periods."


"I started the depo shot in December didn't Bleed that whole month, January until  now we're in May I have not stopped bleeding! So I've been bleeding for six months straight about. And its so heavy, its ruining everything. I'm def getting off the shot and switching."


"I started the pill purely for birth control although I've always had painfull periods and terrible skin. Since being on yazmin, my face has completely cleared and I only have a tiny amount of acne left on my upper back. My periods are no longer a nightmare and only last around 2 days and the pains have almost completely disappeared.

The only downside as it costs me $74 every 3 months but other than that I love it. I haven't had a single negative side affect to date."


"Does the job I haven't gotten pregnant, but in the 3 months I have been taking it I have been experiencing breakout bleeding, headaches almost every morning, nausea, weight gain, and feeling overly emotional.  I'm going to find a new birth control."


"I didn't want to take enbrel when my dr. first suggested it but I did take it and am very glad I did.  It has made a big difference in my life.  I don't have to live with the pain of RA and the horrible itching from PA.  I hope it always continues to work for me.  I don't even mind the injections any more but I know that I will feel better because of it."


"Working on a diet program, the doctor gave this vitamin, I noticed low sugar, at times, my sugar went far too low, nearly causing me to pass out. Realizing what I am taking new, I reviewed information right here and so now I know to lower my insulin. Contacted my endocrinologist, suggested to test more frequently. Hopefully, if I do lose weight, want to be off insulin altogether.  Thanks for the information"


"Before Natpara, I was considering declaring disability because I could no longer function adequately in my role as a professor.  The brain fog was so bad that I could not finish sentences and I was getting lost when driving in my neighborhood. The fatigue limited me to one activity per day.  I could go to the store, or I could cook, or I could clean the kitchen, but I could not do more than one activity.  Now I can work and still engage in some activities.  The brain fog is almost completely gone.  I have noticed some diarrhea when I start using a freshly mixed syringe. I still have some cramping in my hands and feet- especially about 18-24 hours after my injection.  I am so grateful to have Natpara.  I got my life back!"


"Does not work enough for what I thought. I still panic a lot but this only seems to slow down how long I panic. I want the panics and thoughts to all go away not just part-time."


"I've been taking Yaz for three months for adult acne that was unresponsive to just about every skincare/formulation/medication/creams/makeup on the market. I had tried everything but the pill (Yaz) for several years due to becoming depressed/irritable on other contraceptive pills previously. This is the only thing that has worked! I'm so happy. The first 6 weeks made my skin much much worse but now, I'm clear for the first time in years. My breasts are fuller also which is a bonus."


"I am 19, And weigh approximately 112-117 lbs. Doctor changed from Microgestion FE 1.5/30 to 1/20 because of weight loss experienced due to diet change (can't eat well in the GA summer heat >.>) Anyway. I began spotting on day 2 and by day 5, I was having a period, I decided to wait another week before calling my doctor, and the bleeding was consistent with a "normal" period. I believe it was too light for me. I was also a bit emotional. Crying jags over the silliest of things. Did not improve acne. Hope this helps."


"I started this pill about three weeks ago. I've been crying non-stop. Not to mention I get irritated quickly and my moods are up and down. It's affecting not only me but my love life. I started doubting my now long term boyfriend loving me. Before I started this pill my depression was starting to get better then BAM I'm on this pill and I start sleeping over and over again, I feel bored/worthless in life once again.
Also the side effect of getting pimples, my skin was clear before this. I'm changing my pill."


"I started a course of Lexapro around eight months ago. I suffer from major depression so I started out using 5mg, then up to 10mg and then 20mg. At first I felt a slight feeling of nausea that only lasted a few minutes. The other side effects I experienced were slight mania and decreased appetite. It helped me remain calm during pressure at work. I am now weening off escitalopram and am experiencing involuntary muscle contractions whilst entering sleep beyond R.E.M. I also find myself chomping my jaw sometimes and am having cold and flu symptoms along with an unusual head rush that left me a little bit disorientated. I am on my final days of escitalopram now, and I'm sure side effects will diminish soon."


"It made me very sick.  It caused a reaction of large hives and made me throw up."


"Excellent medicine with little or no side-effects. I use it and highly recommend it."


"I took it on first day 10 mg ! Shaking of body , confusion , vomited 4 times , feeling sick , can't talk as much through mouth due to confusion . Burning sensation in body , passing out . Etc ! Don't take it if it's worse"


"This pills are horrible!!! Stomach pain is extremely strong!!! I wake-up in the middle of the night with shortness of breath and tachycardia. I feel more depressed! Very Tired, sleepy, drowsiness, nausea & so much more."