"I switched to Trulicity from Tradjenta at the recommendation of my Nurse Practitioner. The first two weeks taking .75 dosage, I had mild nausea and a little bit of a headache that lasted maybe one day. Week three, it all went to hell. I took it on Wednesday night, as usual. Thursday, mild nausea and a little bit of a headache. Friday, I woke up from the nausea and vomited into my own hands running for the bathroom. I was extremely nauseous all day long. No appetite. Diarrhea all day long. And then, these toxic, sulfur burps every couple of seconds accompanied by an awful taste in my mouth. I was exhausted. This lasted two days. By Sunday, I felt almost better. I'm not taking this anymore. Now, I paid for a ton of this stuff I won't even use"


"Best pain killer ever known."


"Please, if you`re going to try and treat a cold then go the natural route ! I learned the hard way. I`ve been sick with sore throat and nasal congestion since Tuesday-Wednesday and finally I asked my mom to go out and get medicine. My Mom went out and brought me Children`s Mucinex and after taking 2 doses [I`m 18 years old and 2 doses of the children's medicine is equivalent to the original] I lost all senses of smell and it wasn't worth it at all. I regret taking Mucinex and I googled this symptom and the people who has had this problem still has yet to gain there sense of smell back. I'm so afraid. On top of that I feel no real relief, just more pressure on my breathing."


"this is my second day of taking Armour.  I may have to get used to it.  I haven't slept well since I have taken it.  I feel very alert and not relaxed.  I am going to stick with it since it is more of a balance of t3 and t4, I hope.  I was getting no results from levothyroxine."


"I waited years to take this until I found a doctor who used it for Rosacea.  I think I was on it for less than 3 months and it totally changed my skin for the better. Accutane was a miracle cure for me.  I took it about 25 years ago and have rarely had to deal with Rosacea since.  When it does flare up I can handle it with tiny amounts of topical medication.  But follow the rules and don't become pregnant.  This is serious medicine."


"I am on my 2nd month with Contrave.  I have actually gained weight...  I walk for an hour almost every day & I try to eat healthier. I think I eat more & crave sweets even more.

I don't know what to do...  I am going to continue taking it hopefully it will turn around for me."


"Great relief and only noticed side effects were drowsiness and slight appetite loss."


"I have horrible hay fever. Regular antihistamines do not work for me. I still suffer a lot if I take them. Terrible itchy eyes, runny nose, terrible asthma at night which kept me up, and a whole lot of sneezing and an achy body. My doctor prescribed me Singulair along with Patanol and Nasonex. Singulair has changed my life forever. My symptoms have been reduced by as much as 95%. I have no asthma, sneeze occasionally and my itchy eye episodes occur sporadically but stop within minutes. I don't usually even carry eye drops with me anymore. Which before would have been insane of me not to do. I'll give Singulair a 10/10 due to the fact that I've had amazing results and it's the only medication I need to make it through allergy season!"


"Right after surgery, I had a fever, confusion, my blood pressure and rate of breathing went very low. I had not pee'd for several hours,  I had an oxygen level of 60 while I was sleepy and out of it. I was given 60mg of Lasix and not even 15 minutes later I was non stop peeing, my blood pressure and rate of breathing picked up quite a lot.

I can't even imagine that the pee kept going on and on with the girls using bedpans for me. I was just out of surgery so that was necessary. Doctor kept

the oxygen level up to an 8 for the rest of the night. I believe that the medicine saved my life even though I threw up on it."


"So there are alot of negative reviews but mine is a overall positive. No baby so that's great! Never had a period AT ALL. I am a complete spaz about needles and you feel a small pinch. It is tender for about a week after. I'm on my second nexplanon and I have to admit you do gain a  little bit of weight. For me I stress eat and I'm more moody so it makes sense. Both times I was extremely Emotional for the first 2-3 months after placement. It cools down some after that. Biggest bummer is low sex drive. But to get it is  easy- it takes 10 mins don't have to think about it for 3 years! Hope this is helpful."


"Was super stressed for a few days. You must be too. If you've taken this pill before your fertile/ovulation day,  I'd say it will definitely work, have no worries. I've had unprotected sex nov 17, my last period was Nov 6, took the pill 36 hours after (November 18). Felt cramping after 24 hours of intake, second day,  felt pain on left lower abdomen,  followed with bloatedness and more mild cramping a few days after. 11 days after pill, period came with mild cramping. Very dark red scanty blood.  I'm on my 2nd day of period now. Don't use this pill if possible.  It truly messes up your hormones and it was a nasty experience.
I wish you all the best of luck."


"I had been suffering with chronic pain for years.  Finally, a friend pointed out to me how depressed I was most of the time.  I suppose I have been suffering from some sort of depression most of my life, but just accepted the feelings as normal or just my personality in general.  Finally I found a pain specialist who put me on a very effective combination of meds, including Cymbalta.  Along with morphine and percocet it has worked wonders for me.  I seem to be as good now as I could ever imagine.  Bouts of depression are very mild and far between each other.  My pain is still there but mild enough to not effect my outlook on life.  The only warning I have about taking Cymbalta is to make sure you don't run out.  Missing few days is a horror"


"I took Monistat 1 at around bedtime and by the next afternoon I was in tears about to freak out while on public transportation because I have never felt such discomfort in my life. My vagina was incredibly inflamed and felt like it was on fire, and my itch was ten times worse but even coming close to touching it made me want to die. Worst week of my life. some women have had positive experiences but in my opinion it's not worth the risk. I wouldn't wish what Monistat 1 did to me on my worst enemy."


"I I've taken Ambien, and now the generic, for 10 or 11 years. I usually took it only when sleeping away from home. The last month, or so, I've needed it every night to fall asleep. I always try to fall asleep on my own first but it has become increasingly difficult. I have absolutely no side effects and never have had. I never get out of bed during the night and feel totally refreshed when I wake in the morning. I don't know what I'd do without it."


"I being on Celexa 20 mg for 2 weeks to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder. I don't know if is going to work for me yet but the symptoms I have experience now is a lot of nausea yawning and I feel extremely tired. My sleep patterns also change I want to sleep during the day and at night am wide awake. I guess I will tell all this symptoms to my doctor on my 4 week visit which is in 2 weeks and see what she thinks about it."


"I was on this pill for a little more than one year before I switched to an IUD (mirena)

Pros:

-regular, short, predictable periods with little to no PMS

-clear skin

-went up a cup size (B to C)

Cons:

-increased vaginal discharge and odor

-weight gain (20lbs) with little to no change in diet/exercise

-moodiness/days of low energy

I might have stayed on this pill because of the regular periods and clear acne, but the weight gain made me self conscious and a break from daily pills (with IUD) was appealing."


"I've been taking this drug since Friday...god! I thought I was alone with these effects..my head feels like it's always swaying..I have this weird taste in my mouth..so I can't eat with it..and I feel like crying..cause I have to eat to be better..my stomach is in the worse pain imaginable...and I discharge brown color on the third day..doesn't help that I have my period as well..my boyfriend trying to help me eat..with another form of medication..it helps....and sometimes helps me sleep..I haven't yet figured out if my bv is gone..cause it is the holidays...I'm glad to say that the smell is gone..and I'm no longer itchy..but everytime I take that pill I countdown the days when I done.."


"For around a year now I have been battling severe dry eye. I had worn contacts for years and even slept in them sometimes (most likely the cause of my dry eye now) but never had any pain or symptoms. All of a sudden this past summer my vision blurred, my eyes burned, and my fight with dry eye began. I started using Xiidra at the end of February and I have definitely noticed some improvements. My vision isn't blurry all the time as it used to be and I can actually tolerate wearing contacts again. My eyes still burn quite a bit but I'm hoping with continued use, this medicine will help. The only bad side effect I've experienced is a terrible taste in my mouth that can sometimes last for hours, but it's worth it in my opinion."


"Pristiq has helped with my depression and anxiety. I can't believe how good these are. It really does boost your energy levels, morning's were the worst for me, waking up was hard. Not anymore. I'm much happier, its also boosted my sex drive."


"Works well eliminating migraine within an hour.
Side effects are increased urination for 2 hours. Increased heartbeat for 2 hours."


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


"Excellent for alcohol withdraw. Only on it for 5 days or so and was tapered off it completely. Could not have quit alcohol without it. Solved the cold sweats, DTs and the other withdrawal problems. ."


"I started on 25gm day / 25mg at night and it didn't touch me. Went up to 25mg day and 50mg night and the same happened. On 50mg day and 100mg at night, worked for a week and the Manics are back but less severe but the lows are lower than I've ever felt. I came on here looking for answers to what mg does Bipolar be treated at? I'm in assessment and no one will tell me whether I am or not. I know I am! History in family and the highs, lows, rage, plus more are definitely more than depression (I was misdiagnosed for 20 years). I'm just praying that I find peace in my days. My work involves intense creativity and I'm afraid the drug will close this door for me."


"I was on Balziva for the past year but my new insurance won't cover it so my doctor prescribed Blisovi. I am on the first week of my second pack. I got my period with heavy bleeding on the second week of my first pack then continued to have cramps until the fourth week. I had spotting when I was supposed to have my period according to the pack. At the beginning of each pack so far I've experienced horrible nausea. I thought it was my body adjusting to new medication but after reading these reviews I may need to take these symptoms up with my doctor."


"I'm on this medication and every morning I wake up dizzy and nauseated. I also find it hard to orgasm during sex."


"I developed severe panic attacks. I felt like I was dying or going to pass out. Something was seriously wrong with me.  Logically I knew nothing was going to happen but then the panic came anyone I left the house. Shaking, sweating, disorentation, couldn't breathe etc etc. Starting lexapro was hard. I started at small dose of 5mg and had to adjust to it. Nothing more than I already felt. After about 2 weeks I started to not notice I was taking anything.  And then all the sudden I was at a store and I forgot to panic,  I felt fine.  I do have panic attacks still they are not gone but better.  There are situations I still can't handle but daily living,  going to work, school function,  dinner etc I can now do."


"My mum had quite a few side effects."


"I've been on 200mg of lamotrigine for 5 years. I also take 50mg of seroquel at bedtime which also helps immensely with my insomnia. And yes, it took a moment to pull that last word our of my brain and I do goof up words sometimes, but so do all the other alcoholics I know and love. I self medicated for many years and it worked even better after quitting 2 years ago. I still am a little manic, and vaguely depressed under stress, but this treatment has been a lifesaver. I highly recommend giving it a try if your unhappy with your current regimen, but you'll have to give it time. It took me about 6 months to get the full benefit."


"I have knee and joint ache. I use it once in a week and it gives me relief for five days.  First three days, I feel no pain anywhere in the body, then it going aching slowly and grows gradually.  If i take it regularly once in a week, I am comfortable and have no side effects felt yet."


"I have complained to Doctor for 14 yrs about low sex drive and erectile dysfunction. Every year doctor would test my Total T level and give me samples of the erectile dysfunction drug of the month and a script for 6 pills with or without refill. In that time I was treated for anxiety and insomnia. I also had surgery on my left shoulder for pain from unknown cause (no rotator cuff issue). Starting to have pain in right shoulder.  I was in a very bad relationship and stayed cause I didn't think I could do any better. I was told to get Free T tested,  I went to dr and asked what was my free T level last year, he had never tested it! It was low!  I started to take testosterone cypionate and within 3 weeks I was off anxiety and insomnia medicine and right should pain is gone!"


"Plaquenil has changed my life! I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis three months ago. My rheumotologist started me on this 200mg twice a day and after about a week I noticed a dramatic effect in my hands and feet.  I used to wake up in the morning with swollen hands and feet and it took about a half an hour for the swelling/pain to subside.  No longer is this true! I am 37 years old and finally have enough energy to keep up with my 4 children and busy husband.  I sleep better, feel more focused in the daytime, and do not get tired from doing small tasks anymore.  I am hoping to reduce my dosage and see if I can still get the same results."


"I started taking Geodon back in May or June of 2013. It worked well enough but made me indifferent. Yes, it did help me get out of an incredibly long and terrible state of depression, but I lost the ability to feel anything at all. My legs would become restless (most often at night) and I was always exhausted. I would even doze off or completely fall asleep at work.  I stayed on it for a few months then stopped taking it when I started a hypomanic phase."


"I've been using the patch for over two years because I have no other choice. only upside is ive never gotten pregnant on it. Right away I noticed side effects of gaining weight and nausea. Over time the symptoms became worse. Everyday Monday after changing the patch I become very ill. I wake up hot and disorientated. Then my body forces me to violently vomit for 4-5 hours.  While this happens I experience chest pain.  Difficulty breathing.  Extreme exhaustion. so dizzy I can't walk. My heart feels like it almost skips beats then tries to catch up to itself.  It's like having food poisoning."


"I am 28 years old and a wife and mommy of two. The only reason I was put on birth control was due to painful periods and possibly having endometriosis. And the thought of only a 2-3 day period and no pain for periods sounded nice but I was on this birth control for 4 months till I had a scare and had to switch to another one. It made me bleed a lot and have blood clots. I felt nausea. And I was told it was normal so I kept taking it until the scare happened when I started having really sharp chest pain that sent me to the hospital, it seemed like I was having a heart attack! It also made me very emotional and depressed. I would not recommend this pill."


"I'm usually pretty tolerant of drugs, but this one was awful! Hot and cold flashes, sweating, abdominal cramps, headaches.The tablet form was much better. The scariest side effect for both forms for me is that my period stopped for 3 months and I've never had any variation with that kind of thing. Felt like I was going through menopause even though I'm very young."


"I have been taking this for 2 days. It is great, I have been losing my appetite but have been eating when I get home. Other then that it is great."


"I've had this for about 6 months and I haven't got my period since I got put on this most people would think this is great but I have sex all the time and every month I worry am I pregnant and with the implant it's possible to have a ectopic which would mean outside the womb which could kill you so I'm really considering getting it taken out. Other then that if you don't worry like me then its great."


"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about seven years ago.  I have taken Norco as prescribed by my physician along with other medications.  Norco has improved my quality of life 100% as it allows me to manage down my pain level so that I am capable of conducting everyday living without that heavy narcotic side effects i.e., feeling "high", sleepiness, nausea, abdominal discomfort.  I think I have developed a mild physical or mental dependence due to the length of time that I've been on the medicine. First and foremost I take the medicine as directed and I do not wait until my pain level is at a 10 before I act otherwise it's effects are limited.  Norco has been very helpful in giving me my like back!"


"I am very happy with Concerta. I am 17 years old and started taking this about 3 months ago. Before I took this, I had a lot of trouble in school with paying attention and focusing, and after I took it, I noticed an immediate difference and it was so much easier to focus and pay attention. Another really positive feedback from Concerta is that it helps me engage in conversation more because I am more focused and I don't interrupt people like I used to. Also, it helps me think things through more."


" On May 18th this guy came completely inside of me and he wasn't wearing a condom/I wasn't on birth control. Around 5 hours later I took plan B. On May 22nd I got my "period" which I later learned was withdrawal bleeding but anyways it was really heavy for a few days and then got progressively lighter. I had spotting for about a week and a half after the heavy days which has never happened to me but I read the pill can make your cycle irregular so I didn't worry too much about it. Around 11 days after the 'act' I took a test and it was negative. I waited a week and took another test (so 18 days after the 'act') and it was negative! Not pregnant!! Yay!!"


"skyla was personally the worst decision I ever made. I don't know if because of the hormones and stuff in it but I got it inserted a week ago and ever since then I've been dizzy and no appetite. last time I took a birth control with hormones in it it also made me throw up many times and made me extremely sick. If your body doesn't react well with hormones and stuff I would recommend not to get it. I am going to get it removed today (which I only had it in for a week) I was never really a big fan of foreign objects in the body anyway! Other then the annoying side effects when it was inserted all I felt was cramping! no sharp pains or anything just minor cramping!"


"Helps so much."


"I have had Bipolar disorder since I was 14 and never knew what it was. about 4 years ago I asked my Doc for something to help with depression and he prescribed 10 MG of Lexapro. I couldn't believe how much it helped.  He bumped me up to 20mg a day (I'm 6ft , 250 lbs).When I went to a rehab where they prescribed a lot more meds wich eventually had very bad side effects so I was pulled off of it and switched to welabutrin.I think this drug works great alone but watch for other drug reactions."


"I have always been up and down with my weight, but never to the point where you look at yourself in the mirror and don't know who you are looking at any more. Well!!! I have reached that point where I said "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" I tried working out and eating well, a personal trainer, fasting, pills, diets and a lot more. You name it, I tried it! Well 6 weeks ago I decided to give Adipex-P along with B12 & Methionine Inositol Choline (MIC) Injections injections a try. Guess what? I have lost 26 pounds. I cant explain how amazing this feels... IT WORKS! The 1st week alone I lost 8 pounds and I didn't even work out. The only side effect I got is Dry mouth which is good b/c it keep you drinking water. Once you see it works you will keep going b/c you feel motivated. Good Luck :) & GBU"


"Week three on Qsymia. Lost 2 lbs this week. Not feeling great on this level, bad headaches and insomnia. I am having trouble sleeping at night, so stopped now."


"I have been on generic celexa for about two weeks now. I was searching for something to help me with deteriorating anxiety. I had no idea it would also make me less irrational, and nicer. I don't get upset over everything now. I feel confident and myself again. Lots of side effects though. Currently have a hollow feeling at all times, very spaced out, memory loss, cannot orgasm, insomnia, unable to tell when I am hungry, and since I have upped my dose to 20mg I also clench my jaw often. For me the good out weighs the bad though. I am just happy to not be feeling so manic nonstop"


"I had initial T-cell count of 175 (full blown AIDS) & viral load of 220,000 almost 4 years ago. I began Atripla and within 6 months my numbers were sensational; T-cells 600  and viral load was/is undetectable. The crazy dreams were minimal. I miss solid bowel movements but that is a very low price to pay for my health and peace of mind. I went back to college a couple of years ago and I can not take the medicines and stay up really late to do homework because it feels really weird and my head spins but if I take it and go right to bed then I feel nothing unusual. I have never paid attention to the not eating for two hours guidelines and have noticed no issues. I am eternally grateful for Atripla."


"The good: Try this product. I was always embarrassed to tell my doctor and afraid of side effects. Well all the topical tricks and liquids and over the counter stuff never worked. I can't tell you the last time I had nice looking toenails or feet. The skin on the bottom of my feet was always dry and white and scaly. Not anymore! My wife was shocked at how good they look. And I am getting 4 beautiful toenails growing in! Amazing! Never been so happy to wear flip flops!

The bad: I almost stopped taking Lamisil as the first few days I felt very agitated. It went away after a week and now I am fine. I did develop a rash on my arms which I am not sure is a result of the Lamisil treatment or simply a coincidence.  But honestly it does work."


"This medication has worked well for approx 8mos to control Narcolepsy"


"I was on Gleevec for nearly 3 years and had issues with leg pain and no remission.  Switched to Sprycel in October 2011 and could see a big improvement.  Developed fluid on the lung in December 2012. Dr. took me off Sprycel and fluid situation is getting better.  Waiting to see next steps."


"Do not take this medicine. I gained 40 pounds, had no will to do anything besides eat and sleep, lashed out at everyone around me, and had the worst prescription drug experience of my life."


"Works great"


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I have suffered with severe OSAH syndrome for 15 years. I have undergone two surgeries to help "clear" my airway with very short-term positive effects. For years, I "slept" for at least nine hours a night and still napped for 2 - 4 hours every day. I awoke EVERY morning with my uvula so swollen it felt like I was swallowing it, and with a severely dry mouth and nagging headache. When I was awake, I was in a fog. CPAP helped, but I still had to nap during the day. 6 months ago my pulmonologist prescribed Nuvigil and my life changed. It is a miracle medication. I never go without my CPAP and I take 250 mg Nuvigil around 9am and I can now have a normal, productive day. In addition, as long as I am CPAP compliant, my insurance pays all but $5."


"I would rather deal with my heavy periods, pads the size of mattresses and pms than subject myself to another day of this garbage pill. I've been on for a month, in that month I have been sick every couple days with dizziness, nausea and diarrhea. At first, I thought maybe i was lactose intolerant from the creamer in my morning coffee but nope, it's this garbage. My gyno said maybe I caught something. For a month?!?!?!? Finding another pill and gyno. Beware ladies."


"I don't know why I've continued to use this, for what seems like years. I stayed with the 5% gel. While it's worked very well keeping breakouts at bay and my shoulders and chest, it has been not good for my face. I just keep getting pimples and excessive oil saturation. I very recently was upped to the 7.5% and that seems worse. I think it just is too harsh or just not effective for my face. I tried just using it every other day, but it seems the morning after I've used it, there are new pimples."


"This medicine made me really suicidal and depressed. I was wrought with paranoid thinking, dark depression, and a host of physical side effects.  I have been coming off of it and I'm feeling my mood improve.  Things are seeming brighter again.  I had speech problems while on this, I had a hard time working out, my eyes felt so sensitive to sunlight, and my head felt really weird, especially in the morning.  I cannot believe I took it for so long.  I didn't know that what I was going through was related to this medicine.  It was awful for me."


"2nd month on the pill, this is my 2nd review. I feel nauseous a lot. No super craving. Broke out about the same. It seems like it makes me feel super sad/anxious for about 24-48. I shouldn't start until @ sat still on last week of pills, I spotted Monday in morning, it stopped. Now its Wednesday and I have to use a pantie liner. I will report again next month."


"At first I wasn't sure about this drug and then found out how much it would be $250 month yea right after being a single mom now but got it for only $25 a month with voucher.  After taking it for 4 months I have lost 45 pounds on top of working out and eating habits have changed a lot. I do want to be positive with people but I have no sympathy with some comments on here that say I just took the pill it didn't work..... of course just taking a pill wont work its not a miracle pill. You need to workout and start eating much healthier on top of taking the medication. If you are obese like I was you need to have the healthy habits first I think and then take the pill. I lost 70 pounds on my own and AFTER took the pill more"


"I have, very recently, started taking this medicine. The doctor seemed very adamant that it would set me straight and make me super tired and sedate  as well, potentially helping treat my somniphobia as well as the bipolar. The medication has made me so manic that I am having mixed bipolar episodes and seriously feel like jumping out of my own skin. While I appreciate not being so depressed that I'm laying on the floor crying my eyes out, I do not enjoy jittering and being so amped up that I start screaming every time something frustrates me. I am so manic that it is surreal. So much for Geodon helping me out XD"


"I got my kyleena put in on July 25th. Right now things are rough. I got mine inserted on the 2nd day of my period, which I HIGHLY recommend. I honestly can't even say insertion was painful, but it was probably the most discomfort I've experienced (30 sec only!). I took 600mg of ibuprofen before which helped the cramping after-- was able to go back to work just fine. My period is now over but the spotting has not stopped, its been about 2 or 3 weeks. I had sex day 8, which burned slightly after. Had sex again more recently and started bleeding profusely w/ cramps . Called emergency doc and scheduled check up. I will check in after 2 months; hopefully it'll get better!!"


"I really love this birth control. Since starting it two years ago I have had no negative side effects and it is VERY EFFECTIVE! I have had unprotected sex multiple times since getting this and still no pregnancy, thank goodness"


"I previously took Celexa for GAD; but it stopped working. Switched to Paxil. Paxil is great for anxiety but it gave me constant nausea that wouldn't go away. I switched to Prozac. The first 2 weeks on Prozac, it gave me more anxiety, nausea and unable to eat a lot. After two weeks, my anxiety/panicky was reduced, appetite is good again and sometimes I will get bouts of nausea. So far, Prozac at 40 is working pretty good. I also take Valium 5 mg as needed once or twice a week.  Valium is amazing. When Prozac is not working well on certain days, Valium is used to smooth things out.  Valium is a good rx since it will stay in our system for a longer time. If you use it scarcely, you can use Valium for life. Prozac & Valium: Excellent together."


"Very effective medication if you can handle the side effects. I gained over 100 pounds from this medication. But the medication does work. That's why I am still on it. I now get a Zyprexa injection once a month (used to get it twice a month) and I take an oral tablet at night before bed. I take a Topamax pill now so I don't gain as much weight anymore. The other side effect is fatigue and lethargy but it's worth the side effects to stay stable and out of the hospital."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is the worst prep ever! Last time I had a colonoscopy I did the moral ax prep and it worked well with no gagging taste, no cramps and no nausea. This time my GI has changed to suprep- worse taste ever, had a hard time holding 1st dose down, vomited 2nd dose, worst cramping ever and burned my skin in the backend when everything came out. WHY do doctors use this when there is a much more tolerable medication on the market? Pure torture!"


"I have been on Velivet for 2 months now. The first month I felt nauseous, tender breast, I gained 10 lbs and I turned very moody (especially with my boyfriend). My period was very light and best of all no cramps. The second month is better I am still a bit moody."


"Very good medication"


"I took sertraline from 2011 for GAD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, and depression caused by anxiety, and eventually weaned off in August of 2015. These past 4 months have been miserable, so I just started back up on it 2 days ago. The first time I was on it, it worked great, it just took some time to get used to. I had forgotten just how bad it was for me during the first month though...  I've taken 2 doses now, the first was 75mg but I reacted very poorly to it so I took only 50mg with the advise of my doctor last night. After an hour of taking the second dose, my anxiety skyrocketed. I hardly slept last night at all because of nightmares and waking up in a panic. It is also causing strong nausea. Thankfully, I know it gets better."


"I have been in chronic pain for 11 years, worsening in the last year.  Finally a pain management doctor prescribed me 25mg of amitriptyline and it worked overnight. Magically the next day my pain was down to a completely manageable level. I have my life back thanks to this medicine.  Dizziness the first day or two, dry-mouth only if I stay up long after I've taken the medicine.  Don't hesitate to take this medicine if you have nerve pain, it is a miracle."


"I suffered for three weeks and tried every OTC medication and most home remedies to no avail. I got this product today and the instant I applied this "WONDER" medication relieved all pain. I'm hoping that it will save me the surgery to correct the problem. This product should be made available to the public over the counter. I strongly suggest that everyone save their money and just visit the Dr. and ask for this product...IT WORKS!"


"I used Chantix almost 3 years ago, after smoking for over 40 years, and am still smoke-free.  It really worked well for me.  My chest was always hurting, so I knew I had to do something in order to quit.  I tried the "patch"  three times, and always went back to smoking.  The only side effect I had from Chantix was a few strange dreams.  I never had any nausea or pain of any kind.  My brother-in-law recommended it and I am so glad he did."


"My bone Dr gave me this and it gave me great relief  for my lupus arthritis and my rheumy took me off of it like over a year later due to bp issues...6 months
Now I'm a misery my inflammation is rampant and I ask to start taking it again -  fingers crossed. I'm highly sensitive bp wise to prednisone so I can't go up on it:("


"The 45 minute infusion was a piece of cake.Take my calcium and vitamin D faithfully as you need it for the reclast to work. No side effects,no pain. "


"I've been on Yaz a year now and love it. I'll be honest, my first 2 months were difficult. Spotting, painful breasts, depression, exhaustion. But now I'm so glad I allowed time for my body to adjust. No mood swings or depression, my sex drive has increased, my skin looks great and my periods are highly predictable. I will always get it on a Tuesday night and lasts only 2-3 days with light spotting and very little cramping. I've also dropped a good 15lbs! My doctor said it's rare, but possible, to bleed every month and still be pregnant while on the pill. So I do take a pregnancy test every few months to be on the safe side since I rely on the pill as my only form of contraception and my periods are so light. For me that's the only drawback."


"6th time trying to quit, took for 1 month before stopping, then stopped. Took for 6 months after I stopped. Still smoke free 7 years later."


"I mostly used this medication for my anxiety disorder of obsessive compulsive disorder. I also used it for PMDD. It worked wonders for my anxiety. It also lessened my PMDD symptoms of strong irritability, sadness, and anger before my period. I loved it! The only downside was that it made me very tired, even on only 50mg. I didn't have much energy to workout. This made me gain 5 pounds and I eventually got off it because I love being an active person."


"I started taking this drug over 15 years ago whenever I had unwanted mind chatter going on. It wasn't like I heard voices in my head like crazy people,  just my thoughts going crazy almost allowed to keep me awake. If someone said hey I like that color blue on you, I would think it's because I look fat in other colors really bad another color and then I would start obsessing about that. It really was a prison that I was in and obsessing on things that were small and absolutely had nothing to do with my life. Luvox 100% almost as if it took away every single one of those problems that I had and no longer have any sort of Mind chatter or even think much about if someone gives me a compliment other than hey thanks."


"Unfortunatily, the drug was not very effective for me.  I experienced side effects, such as eye irritation, itchy eyes, minor swelling, and minor blistering.  This medicine did not reduce my eye pressure."


"This is my first contraception pill. I have had great experience. I have been using it for little over a year. First two months were little unusual, in a sense I was overly sensitive and emotional. However, after that its line I am not using any pills. No pain, no weight gain, no any side effect. Oh my boobs did get bigger since I started using them, but I don't think that was a bad side effect. My husband def likes it :)"


"I have been using NuvaRing for over a year.  When I first started it was working for me, but lately I'm finding that I'm getting serious headache ever so often and my eyes are now a bit blurry. "


"I suffer from TMJ syndrome and sinusitis.  I have recurring headaches.  I have taken this drug on/off for 12 years.  I am allergic to a lot of meds, so it's been well-suited for me. I do know it is habit forming, as if I have to take it for several days, I do have some withdrawl symptoms."


"I have been on Victoza for three weeks.  I started at .06 and after two days felt nauseous but that past.  Then on the second week I was increased to 1.2 and felt slightly ill can't eat a normal meal.  I never feel hungry just eat minimal amounts because I know I have to.  I lost 6 lbs. in three weeks.  I have been walking for the last year 5 miles a night and could not loose an ounce.  Once the nausea lifts I will love this medication."


"It makes me feel miserable, but congratulations to those whom Cymbalta is helping."


"Before I started Yaz, I did a great deal of research. I've had so many issues with hormonal birth control.

I wanted to go on Yaz for a number of reasons: First and foremost being hormonal acne.  I am into the second pill pack and I have noticed favorable results. This is certainly not a miracle cure, but I have started to notice fewer hormonal breakouts, and my skin is more even and healthy looking. I also attribute this to variations in diet and exercise, which I think is essential to all good skin care.

As most of the reviews say, just stick with it. The only negative side effect I've noticed thus far, is fatigue, but that is starting to diminish.

Good luck!"


"After taking this medicine, I woke up one morning to realize that I felt connected to the world and when I started to do my rituals, I realized that I just didn't need to.  Amazing.  The problem was that I gained 40 pounds, and the high dosage necessary (over 200) scared me.  I would recommend that a person try it and see if a lower dosage will work for them.  If so, it's a miracle."


"Been through it once before with Gavilyte that you have to drink a gallon of, This time I said "uh-uh" to that and got Suprep instead You mix 6 oz. of the Suprep with 10 oz. cold water, chug it in thirds or quarters, and that's it. It has a lemon-lime flavor that isn't bad texturally is OK. Kept myself hydrated with Gatorade and good ginger ale. The only thing was, the night before the night before I had the suprep, I was obligated to down some magnesium citrate, because I weigh > 190. The Mg Citrate tasted like sour old underwear but still was able to get it down 4 ounces at a time. (Kept it cold.) Add it all up and it was still much easier than the thick, gummy, foul GaviLyte I'd had the first time. Go with Suprep if you can!"


"I just started using this and find it really works."


"I started taking Wellbutrin SR about 2 weeks ago and I am already noticing a difference.  I had a lot of anger, frustration, stress, and small panic attacks with uncontrollable crying.  Now since I have been taking it, I am much calmer and I am able to determine what is worth worrying about and what is not.  I could not do that before.  The crying has stopped and I no longer feel stressed or angry.  The only side effect I have is a mild headache, a little insomnia, and extreme thirst.  Those I can deal with versus what I was dealing with.  I am definitely going to keep taking it."


"Given drug for colonoscopy.  Burned going in, but I remember nothing else until I woke up in recovery.I felt awake and alert quickly. Slept 4 hours after coming home. 2 days since procedure and still feel like my brain is in a fog and generalized weakness."


"Pylera eradicated my H Pylori infection. Apparently, I had a horrible case for many years, and this worked. I had tried other drugs in the past, and nothing worked until this. It's rough though! I think I had every side effect and the 9th day was the worst, but you have to push through! My tricks - eating larger meals before taking it, and yes, you will always feel bloated and full. Also, sucking on fruit flavored Tic Tacs helped the nausea. Something I learned - sugar, caffeine, chocolate and salt feed this bacteria, so I tried to steer clear of these things. I heard vitamin C, grapefruit, and a probiotic, keep it away so I incorporated these into my diet -while taking Pylera. I had a pretty aggressive case, but it's gone!!"


"Took my first dose 4 days ago,
Having indigestion and nausea. Hoping I can lose some weight on this because it does kill cravings. I was on tanzeum and had absolutely no side effects but it is cost prohibitive. Can get this for free with mfr. coupon. Hoping the nausea goes away- its like morning sickness ladies!"


"I'm 22 year old female. I was on Vyvanse 60mg, but side effects were getting bad. Switched to Invuniv, only made it through 2 weeks of it. It made me very sleepy, sluggish, and cranky (could have been withdrawals of the Vyvanse). I could not wait for it to kick in for another 2 weeks as recommended. "


"Literally, PROVIGIL saved my life. I suffered the severest of symptoms re: Narcolepsy w / Cataplexy for several months prior to Physicians determining a diagnosis, I'd have complete "drop attacks" out of a clear blue sky; chattin someone up, nuking a cup of coffee, taking a shower, & SPLAT, down I'd drop! Hit like a sack of sand. Broke numerous bones, ruined numerous joints, fractured my skull & broke 3 ribs.

After being evaluated & worked up by a SPECIALIST, I was diagnosed & medicated with 2 X's 200mg Provi's in the A.M. & I've now a somewhat normal life!

It's been 2 years & I note the dose is less effective; I've not ate turf lately, but I'm noddin out @ the PC often & slipping from AWAKE to REM, boom like that!"


"Started this med a week ago today. It has been the only thing that keeps my moods in line and in check. I am on 60mg of it along with 100mg of Wellbutrin. I have never felt this calm and feel as though I can get thru a day now without constantly mood flipping. The only thing I do not like is that it makes me restless and feel like I constantly need to move around."


"Hair very thin -shedding lots.  Had a hysterectomy in June 2014 and had to use a wound vacuum.  Once I started on Xarelto, this wound bleeds every day an won't heal.  Almost two years.  Most of my fingernails and toe nails fell off ( dried out).  Not all have grown back. Bruise easilt plus round red marks appear every day."


"20 years old. Very active sex life.

Been on the pill for 9 months.

My boyfriend doesn't pull out 1/8 of the times, I've never had a pregnancy scare.

Side effects I noticed that haven't gone away: constantly bloated, increase in fatigue, increase in anxiety and emotions, more prone to head aches, acne worsens close to period (never used to happen), breast get tender 2 weeks into new pill cycle, increase in discharge/wetness

I haven't had any weight gain but noticeable bloating. I have gone a few hours between pills and still worked. My period is lighter and about 4 days long. Nothing happened to my libido.

Overall enjoyable pill."


"Seeing marked improvement in little over 48 hours of receiving injection. Psoriasis is 2/3 s the coloration as before . After 54 years of having this I am pleasantly surprised. Thought it would work much slower. At this point I am thrilled. No side effects yet !"


"I took this drug for several weeks and my GERD cleared up.  Then, out of the blue, I became moody and angry at everyone.  I read up on some of the side effects and found that mood issues have been associated.  I tend to have this when I take anything that amps up your metabolism so it must contain something that is somewhat related to that."


"I have been using this pill for 5 months and during this time, I gained over 10 lbs, and my anxiety and paranoia has caused irreparable damage to my relationship. I must note I work out and have no changes in lifestyle that should've caused me to gain weight. I am constantly sad, on the verge of tears, I am oversensitive and negative. I am just not myself. I gave the pill more than the 3 month trial period because I don't want to keep switching hormones, but I cannot keep this up any longer. I am going to try the nuva ring. For the record, I was previously on Diane 35 very happily for 2 years with no side effects but my doctor took me off because it is apparently too high in hormones"


"I'm a 52 yr. old male. I started taking Adderall about14 months ago. for the first 2 weeks I didn't notice much change then I noticed that when I took the medication in the morning suddenly I had a lot more energy and it seemed like I could concentrate better and not as agitated about life in general. I take me 2nd. dose at lunch time. The increase in my energy level was keeping me moving more during the day so it allowed me to rest better at night. Every morning when I wake I go straight for the Adderall. Overall I think Adderall has improved my quality of life and I think Adderall should be prescribed to the aged for the same effects. It's not going to work the same for all so close monitoring for 30 days on a 2per day 15mg.dose"


"I'm a 37 year old male 6'8" about 250 lbs, I worked in corrections for about 12 years. I've had 3 back surgeries in 18 months and have been on Lortabs, Percocet to Roxycodone and it helped to some extent. I now have to have another surgery for 9 ruptured discs along with epidural fibrosis and granulation of the S-1 nerve root. My family doctor recently put me on the Fentanyl 50 patch and it's the best thing I have ever had. I can actually walk and sleep. I used to spend up to 70% of my day in bed due to the pain, now I can function to somewhat of my old self. Nothing will completely take away the pain, but man, these patches are awesome! No need for pills anymore. Don't let the fear of becoming addicted to these keep you from enjoying life."


"When I first started on Apri, it made me nauseous in the mornings. That went away, but around the third month of use, I got really depressed moods for no particular reason and had random bouts of crying. That went away when I stopped taking it. It worked for its intended purposes, but it wasn't right for me."


"I took this medicine for constipation relief. It said it would take 6-12 hours to work, but 2 hours after I took it I was in the worst pain of my life, curled in a ball on my bed praying for it to end. After about 30 minutes of intense cramps I started to get diarrhea. For the next 1-2 hours it was a vicious cycle of laying in my bed with severe, debilitating cramps then rushing to the toilet every 15 minutes. Ultimately it did what it was supposed to do but I will never take it again, the pain is not worth the result. I'm just fine drinking a couple glasses of prune juice for comfortable results."


"I've been on depo since I was 15 years old . . I am now 33 years old . . I first got on depo because I had really bad cyst on my ovaries and breast . . With depo it has controlled the pain and size of cyst . . I've gained maybe 5 pounds since I've been in this . . No bleeding no spotting what so ever !!! I do get lower cramping once in awhile but it is tolerable . . I also do not plan on having kiddos so this was the best choice for me :)"


"I was taking this medication on and off for over a year. Although it did help me go back to sleep,  I found myself going to the doctor more and more for constipation, stomach pain, muscle pains, anxiety and the worst one tingling all over my body. I went through all sorts of miserable medical tests, and everything came back normal.  It finally occurred to me that maybe this medication was causing all of my misery, so I looked up the side-effects and sure enough they are all listed. I am in the process of weaning myself off of this medication and feel like absolute crap. I wish I had never started this medication! My recommendation is: get a sleep study, try "natural"(less addicting) sleep aides, or trazadone and therapy for stress."


"I work an off shift. I gained 40 lbs my 1st semester of college.  Im 23. 6 ft tall 38 male waist. Suffer from weight anxiety.  Been dieting and exercising 4 to 5 times a week. For the past 2 years religiosity. only got bigger and was always starving and p.oed. My 1st month after getting this med from my doc I'm down 13 lbs.  My face and belly look like a past picture. I hope to see more changes. I started at 230 now I'm 217. My 1st goal is 200 then my crazy goal is 180 and 34in waist. I'm tired of my pants "shrinking". Also  the dry mouth was a pain the 1st couple days drink lots of water. And it keeps me up at night. Running around in my brain. Then I'm not sleeping as deaply as normal but its worth it I'm finally eating less. And full."


"Had this put in February 2016 having it removed next month.  My period comes twice a month for 7 days.  I've always suffered from migraines this just makes me have them more often.  No regularity to when the cycle starts.  It's comes on for a week then off for 3 days then on another 5 days, then off for almost 3weeks, then comes back again super heavy. I can't deal with the irregularities of it. While I was on the Depoprovera for 20+ yrs I never had a cycle & it was great. I wanted a birth control with no maintenance & this was suggested. Also I've noticed no libido. I don't crave it anymore & when I do have intercourse it doesn't feel the same like I'm trying too hard to get excited. Having it removed & going back to what works for me."


"Since starting this medication I've had horrible nausea and the need to drink a lot of water. I thought maybe I'm becoming diabetic since diabetes make you feel so thirsty but we have glucose meters and its always in normals ranges 90-120 yet I feel like I haven't drank water all day and my lips are dry and chapped. I called my OBGYN to get it changed but they claim its not a side effect from the pill and I haven't seen this side effect on here. But what a coincidence that I decide to stop taking Estarylla (spelling) pill and I'm not compelled to drink as much water as I did when I was taking it. I don't recommend it."


"I did not get pregnant while taking Junel Fe 1.5, so technically it worked. However, that could have been because it knocked my libido down quite a bit so I was basically abstinent. I also gained weight, had problems with my skin and found myself suffering from drastic mood swings and anxiety. I was nauseous daily, despite taking the pill with food, at night or at precisely the same time every day. As someone who infrequently suffers migraines, this pill made them a thousand times worse. Blinding headaches. I've been off it for a year and a few months at this point, and have seen a huge reduction in migraines and problems with my libido since. Pro: While I was on this, it made my periods really light or nonexistent."


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


"I have been taking cymbalta for about 8 months for anxiety and depression due to arthritic pain.  I infrequently have night terrors and night sweats however I am free of the depression and anxiety.  I can not tell if it is helping the pain as it is pretty severe at times.  I don't want to go of of it to try.  I have found that it is a positive trade off."


"Had swollen joints in hands, knee pain and neck pain. No real skin issues other than 2 small spots. RA was inconclusive, so PsA was the diagnosis. Doctor gave me a choice of Humira, Enbrel or Otezla to try - I picked Otezla. On week three and the results are quite good. The pain and swelling is greatly reduced and the side effects of Otezla are very minimal. Very happy so far."


"I use Vanoxide after I have been around animals such as visiting dogs or cats....it must be an allergy to animals that give me occasional acne like issues. It stops the small breakout that doesn't go away. My face doesn't itch and feels good."


"I decided to try this medication after a friend seemed to be losing weight on it. I'm taking 2.4 mg and in week number 5.
I am an undereater anyway and never hungry so not sure this was the right medication for me. I thought it stabilized blood sugar? Hope it's not just an appetite suppressant
I have lost 3lbs which is very disappointing. I will go up to 3mg today but if I don't lose anything again this week then I will probably stop... My question - anyone experience needing longer time and the full dose to start losing weight?"


"My experience with the implant is actually not that bad. I've had it since March of 2011, a little over a year now. At first I had my period for about 3 or 4 days and than it stopped for almost 7 months, than I got it for about a week, and than started getting it about every other month or so. But recently I had my period for about 4 days, it stopped for a couple days, and now I'm spotting. But, other than that I have had no problems at all. I love my birth control. Much better than pills, shots, or patches in my opinion."


"I went off of depo 2 years and 7 months ago. I can not have a period on my own, so I no longer ovulated. We have been seeing a fertility doctor for 7 months. I can only have a period and ovulate with medication, but we have still had no luck. The only thing they can find wrong with me is the shot. I'm so upset I may never be able to have another child. Do not take this if you ever want to have children. That's not including the side effects during: severe weight gain, mood swings"


"It is so nice to have my life back!!!"


"It was terrible! The beginning was fine I was having sex and wasn't pregnant so I was fine then 3 weeks into using the depo I was bleeding everyday !! Not even exaggerating it was so unpredictable I had maybe one day without bleeding a month and it wasn't a full day it was a half day! I was bleeding for 5 months and went to the doctors and they said I was anemic and gave me a hormone medicine to stop the bleeding I was still bleeding. Maybe around the 6 or 7 month I stopped and just gained a massive amount of weight I was 170 and went all the way to 250 while I was playing sports and working out. I finally got off and they told me it could be in my system for up to a year while I'm still trying to lose weight. I DON'T RECOMMEND"


"Never thought I would have my life back. I can think clearer, my mind isn't racing as often, and I'm not agoraphobic. I used to have a severe phobia of driving and now I can get behind the wheel and even look forward to driving! I have tried everything, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Zoloft, and none of them have worked for me. I have lost 9 pounds and counting, because I'm not eating out of depression and anxiety and I'm able to think about myself in a healthy light. I was prescribed Klonopin for severe attacks and found after 4 weeks of Cymbalta find no need for them. I am so grateful for this medicine!"


"I had severe cramping and bled for 21 days my period before this birth control was only 4 days. I have taken myself off. The 21 day period, the heavy clots, the nausea, and irritable state just was not worth it."


"I've had the Mirena for about two months and I couldn't be happier. Insertion was painful, but it only lasted a couple of minutes. No side effects, no babies!"


"I need help, I have taken Belviq for 2 weeks now and NO weight loss, not an ounce and possible gained a pound, Any one else experience this, I realize I am inpatient but was looking forward to quicker results.
          Thank you"


"Well after trying Paxil (worked really well but bad sexual side effects) for a couple years, then celexa worked but not as well as Paxil still sexual side effects recently on Prozac worked for depression however sexual side effects made me just not want to even bother. Got a script for Wellbutrin Xl 150mg brand name as I asked for non generic out of pocket cost 11.27 with insurance. Will report back and see how I do. Day one tomorrow. I put a rating of 5 just because of the unknown. Will rate when in full swing."


"I am taking Microgestin FE 1/20 for a month now. I took the first pill and then decided to just read up on it. I was scared out of my mind after reading reviews. I tried to calm myself down by saying that people usually only give reviews with a bad experience. Rarely do people seek out these sites to give a positive one. Nevertheless I was scared. I thought I was going to gain weight, be an emotional crazy person, suffer from bad eye sight, etc, etc.

I was especially scared because I would take the pill at noon and at 5 pm everyday I would feel nauseous. I changed my time to 5pm, and hey problem solved. I am usually in bed by the time the nausea would start.

Other then that, no weight gain, no headaches, no loss of sexual interest, and no breast tenderness. Everyone is different and their bodies react differently.

I would say I am very satisfied with this birth control."


Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

"I am 54 years old and female. I have taken Plaquenil only 10 days. Immediately on taking it my joints have felt like they have a burning sensation. I am tired and I ache more than I ever have. I am depressed and don't want to go anywhere because I hurt. The reason I went to the doctor was because I have tendinitis in more than one place, ankles, hip, knee and wrist. I felt better without this medicine. I have been reading it takes a few months to let it kick in. I have been in really good shape but since I started this I just lay around and hurt and feel depressed. I am afraid of eye damage and hair loss. I have had the potential for glaucoma for 15 years now because of my high eye pressure."


"It is difficult to wean off this medication. I missed one dose and the next day was planning on picking up my prescription and I actually had to leave work early because I became so sick (after only one missed dose). Vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting. I was on 90 mg, then went to 60 mg, then 30, 20, 15, and now 7.5 mg over the course of a month and I am still sick. Vertigo is the worst. I am nauseous every day. "


"Ive been on Nimotop since 1997. It is truly a miracle drug. I went from a stroke and an inoperable aneurysm and wasn't able to speak, think or walk. Today I am walking, writing, speaking and feel like I'm a miracle."


"I get 1-2 cold sore out breaks a year and if not immediately addressed can stick around for a month. I have tried probably every remedy out there before abreva came out and nothing ever did the trick. Once hearing about abreva via tv advertising I decided to give it a try. My first experience with it wasnt the greatest and that was mainly because i didnt properly use it. Once I figured out just what to do once I feel the cold sore coming on, it has completely changed my life in the manner of cold sores. I went from having to deal with them for up to a month at a time to getting rid of the cold sore within a couple of days and completely unnoticeable. I have been using abreva for about 3 years now and haven't had a troublesome sore since! :)"


"I was prescribed trazadone after my doxepin stopped being effective. It didn't help much. I finally fell asleep but couldn't function the next day. I've tried ambien but I sleep drove very unsafe! I'm still looking for the right med for me."


"I have suffered panic attacks and anxiety since I was 14 and was always an anxious child,  I am 62 now. I have tried just about every medication on the market and none of them worked.  I was lucky enough to find a Dr that said a new drug Klonopin that was a seizure med may help my attacks. I haven't had an attack in years.  Although I still take it now I am having pvc's.  Klonopin will most of the time stop them. I have always taken it at night but I am gonna try a half during the day.   I will be seeing a Cardiologist"


"I took my first Clarinex 5mg 3 hours ago. I'm nauseous, lightheaded, shaky and tired. I'm calling my Doctor to tell him I can't take it. I can't wait for it to be out of my system."


"I suffer from GAD as well as OCD, with compulsions ruling more than obsessions. My grades at university started to fall and I knew it couldn't go untreated. My psychiatrist prescribed 100mg Sertraline daily and since then my grades have improved to reaching distinctions again. I am also much more calm and don't get angry as easily as I used to.

Side effects: I sleep muuuuch more and struggle to stay awake in the afternoons especially. Being a former ballet dancer, I don't have much motivation for exercise anymore. I started to note a little bit of short term memory loss (e.g. entering a room and forgetting why I had gone there - nothing major). Worst, however, was chronic diarrhoea. This motivated a change to 40mg Citalopram daily."


"My 15 year old son has been using this to treat his acne because just the topical treatment was not working. I see a BIg improvement after using the Vibramycin for a month. It works."


"I had been taking tramadol for my severe knee pain but started taking lortab and they work so much better."


"I recently found an amazing dermatologist who is very vigilant about tailoring treatments specific to my skin and my medical history and prescribed me Oracea, after several unsuccessful treatments from other derms (incl. completely altering my skincare regimen, switching from my pricey La Mer face wash/moisturizers to all Cerave products and SPF 35 sunscreen).

I've been on Oracea for 4 weeks and unlike the other reviewers here, I haven't seen any improvements yet :( I'm not sure if my redness is caused by another underlying condition at this point b/c we've tried most topical treatments (Finacea, Mirvaso, Metrogel) and they only make the redness worse! Anyone else see improvements only after > 4 weeks of treatment?"


"Over priced medications

Probably government sponsored at tax payers expense and then billed for profit....

Should be 5 bucks for 30 days."


"I used the nuvaring for 9 months and it does work well with prevention of pregnancy, however it does make me super dry and sex painful at first."


"So I've been on the Depo shot for about 5 years now, and have had hardly no problems. I still get period cramps, but no bleeding after the first year. The only issue I have with this medicine is for about the first year your period is all over the place and your sex drive is a little lacking, but otherwise it's pretty great. I reccomend you get the shot every 11 weeks though because on the 12th week you may start spotting and bleeding and having period symptoms-even if you had yuor period a week ago. So, I've had pretty good experience with it."


"I have been diabetic for 27 yrs, sugars are uncontrolled. I have hypothyroid which makes it so difficult to lose weight. But last month my doctor switched me to Victoza. Since then I have lost 8 lbs! My sugar is great!  My cravings are gone. And I feel full longer and no desire of over eating!"


"I've had Tinea Versicolor come and go for a few years now and it has been a pain. I did my research and saw many success stories from using Selsun Blue with 1% selinium sulfide in it. I've only been using for a day leaving it on over night and I have seen amazing results it's almost gone! It is also getting rid of my white spots. The only con is that it may burn/itch and can be messy. Other than that it is a huge success!"


"I was diagnosed 16 years ago with fibromyalgia and a multitude of others as well. For the first 12 years I couldn't get anything to work. I had every kind of muscle relaxers, narcotics, etc. Nothing worked then by chance I had to go to the eras I was in so much pain in a flare and they put me on Soma. I couldn't believe that I actually got relief. It was the only thing that I had no side effects and could actually fall asleep. It was a whole new world for me. "


"I took this medicine to treat a UTI.  Although it did cure the UTI, this drug made me so nauseous that I threw up for a week straight.  It also made me extremely fatigued.  If you have to take this drug, make sure to take it with plenty of food (and avoid food about two hours after taking it).  Hope this helps!"


"Get Sklice. Do not stop, call your Dr and go straight to the pharmacy. This magical lotion is totally miraculous!! No side effects- and it was gentle for 6 months old. I used on my 2 year old. Seriously, I honestly would have cut my girls hair without it. This is the second time we've used it and it kills bugs AND nits. I comb all the nits out after to be 100% sure of no reoccurrence, but I think it works as is. It is very expensive though, so use the Sklice coupon on the website and its cheaper.  You won't regret it. (Why don't more parents know about this? Sanofi you need to be running advertising on this! Retarget lice searches!)"


"I have been using the patch for 2 months now and I like it. Made my periods lighter and my breast bigger. Things that I don't like that sometimes I peel it off by mistake (scary though) and is hard to hide in public. But is works well. I like the results. 90 percent recommended."


"was prescribed a 10 day course of augmentin for ear infection and bronchitis, and by day three had diarrhea, a severe headache and nausea. started probiotics and  that helped a little. now after being off of it for 1 day i have developed a yeast infection. the meds did help the infection but i felt like i was going to die in the meantime. i will never take this med again"


"I have had several experiences with BC, this is by far the WORST pill I have ever taken.  I have an eight month old, was put on this pill because I was breastfeeding.  I had cramping so bad that my DR ordered an emergency CT scan because he thought my appendix was going.  I could literally freak out at the drop of a hat, and cry just as a quickly and for no reason at all.  DR thought it was postpartum depression, turns out it was just this crazy pill.  Days after stopping this terrible medication I feel like I have gotten my life back.  Mood is better, no anxiety, I can sleep!  And the pain is going away."


"Works great, with in 7 days time .."


"I used the 3 day Monistat. It burned so bad! I managed to finish all 3 doses but I had to take Benadryl to help with the itching and make me fall asleep. I've used the 1 and 7 day in the past. 7 wasn't as bad, but I was being impatient, and 1 sent me to the hospital because the burning lasted for hours and was unbearable. I'll stick to the 7 in the future. 1 and 3 are too intense."


"My doctor prescribed this birth control to help ease the side effects of endometriosis. She leaned towards this one because Seasonique should mean less periods and less periods should mean less Endometriosis pain. This medication was a totally failed for me. I know different people have different reactions to medications but my experience was not a positive one. I bled off an on very frequently and cramped. I had very bad headaches at times (unusual for me). I was extremely emotional and moody (also unusual for me) and stayed bloated a good majority of the time. I was on it for 4 and a half months and could not take it any more. Also very pricey."


"Celebrex did nothing at all to alleviate the knee pain my doctor prescribed it for."


"After seeing a commercial for Oxytrol, I knew I had to give it a shot. I have had numerous occurances that if I had not been wearing a Depends I would have had a very embarrassing situation.

I noticed a difference the very FIRST day. No sudden urges and no accidents ( or NEAR accidents).

I have gotten my life back! I want to shout it from the rooftops! Very, very happy with this product! So thankful it is now over the counter!

I have read reviews about people saying the patch left adhesive residue, I've had no such problem. Also have not had it come off in the shower or pool. I think it might be improved if the patch were a bit rubbery, say something along the lines of a blister band aide."


"The best to ease the stress"


"Hello!  At this time I have no side effects"


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"My doctor put me on this medication to try and control my mood swings. I started taking this birth control for one week and I felt extremely irritable on day five. I felt like I gained five lbs., but didn't actually weigh myself, and I was working out more. I got a migraine headache, which I've never had in my life. I stopped taking this birth control after day seven. It is not worth it to me. There are too many side effects from this medication."


"I loved this birth control at first. My insurance covered it at zero dollars out of pocket, I only had to think about it twice a month, and I never had a problem with intercourse or vaginal irritation. After four months however, I don't know why, but I changed. It started when I cried after sex and freaked my significant other out. It was the first time I had ever cried in front of him, but for the next three or four weeks all I would do was cry and sleep when I was around him. I got more depressed than I ever had in my life (I've struggled for years, but this was different) and I was nauseous after every time I ate, so I just stopped eating. The depression and decreased libido were the main things I couldn't stand, so I got off it after six months."


"Damn this stuff really works. I first got a cold sore 4 years ago and it usually happens every 6 months or once a year. And I knew it was due for an outbreak and once I felt a bump coming I told myself I'd buy a cold sore treatment and WOW in 3 days its already gone. BEST part is the swelling and pain goes away and its not even noticeable. I will always buy this product. There might not be a cure but Thank God for whoever made this product to ACTUALLY work. I'd pay double for this if that was the price. Who ever hasn't tried this and is hsv1  I very highly recommend to try product."


"I was put on 300mg per day about two years ago. 150mg in the morning and the same at night. This was to treat anxiety.

With therapy and some other meds I am now slowly decreasing the dose with the help of my doctor.

I must say Lyrica really help my anxiety.

I have given it a nine out ten because I know if I miss one it hits me a bit hard a couple of days later.... Withdrawal is a bit weird."


"Irritable Bowel Syndrome ruined quality of my life completely. I wasted enormous amounts of money and time for different doctors and medicines, supplement and procedures! As I am a beautiful young lady it was terrible to have all these IBS related symptoms! But thank goodness after a long way of researches I found out about this medicine! I am very afraid that someday it may stop working on me (I started from Robinul first-and it did stop after a month of usage)! It does not cure IBS, it doesn't completely help with the pain sometimes, but still it is the best product available in the market nowadays!"


"This is the only medicine that totally helps me.  I seldom have to take Alprazolam or Valium with the Effexor.  I tried switching to Cymbalta for nerve pain..what a mistake.  I am back on Effexor. "


"I am on this medicine for insomnia, works very well, I sleep like a baby on it. I sleep right through the night, would recommended to anyone, however I've found with me that I have to take it with lots of water to get a much quicker effect. Other than that its amazing, where would I be without it."


"Synvisc gave me significant, almost immediate relief from the bone-on-bone pain in my knees. Since then, as I continue to learn about my knee problems, I now understand that some of the pain is in the tendons around my knees, which are inflamed due to severe bow-legs. Still don't understand why the bowing is increasing with my age, but this forces my tendons to stretch in an incorrect manner, more on the inside of each leg than on the outside.  Unfortunately Synvisc cannot address this problem, although it does provide a nice separation between the joint surfaces which also suffer from excess pressure on the inside portion of each knee. I am currently looking into shoe wedges to improve leg straightness by preventing excess supination."


"I got my implanon inserted in feb of 2011. At first it was perfect .. I wasn't getting pregnant and I wasn't havin periods. So when 2013 rolled around I gained a dramatic amount of weight. By the time I took it out 2 days ago I had gained 60 pounds in 2 yrs .. Yes I worked out and ate right but the implanon worked against it!!!! I'm hoping that now that it's out I will return to my regular weight."


"The best drug out there for weight loss, and it gives you a boost to get things done."


"How is this not more widely prescribed? My doc had me on Strattera at first, didn't help at all. Next I switched to Concerta, which worked, but  increased my anxiety, and I had a crash. Next I switched to Adderall, which had almost the same effect as Concerta but on top of that I had no appetite.

Finally I switched to Desoxyn and that's when my life started to turn around. My grades instantly went up and homework became fun for me. Math problems became like a puzzle, and history became fun, like watching a real-life movie. Right when I made the switch to Desoxyn, I got caught up on ALL my homework and my grades instantly switched from D's and F's to B's and A's. Not only that, but my social anxiety was completely GONE."


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


"Made my asthma so much better."


"First time taking Estaryella and it is not good. I started taking birth control to help with my cramping I get in my thighs only, I'm not sexually active, no kids.  First day of taking the pill yesterday,  it helped my mood swing's but brought on the cramping and made it worse. Very intense pain. Will probably go to doctor to switch if it doesn't get better. Worst 1st time birth control using experience."


"I've been off and on this medicine since 4/2013 (not because of side effects, but because I had two babies). This is the only medicine that has effectively helped with my MS. I have had two MRI's and I have no new or enhancing lesions. The existing ones I did have, have healed. I had the side effects for the first month but eating a fatty meal and taking an aspirin decreases them. I have no side effects now and I've been back on since 10/14. Just make sure you get your white blood cell count tested every 3 months"


"I was diagnosed with anxiety after having several bouts of severe anxiety and many lesser episodes. On two occasions I went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. My Dr. prescribed Lexapro. I don't recall any of the issues other describe and after two weeks or so, I was feeling much better and only sufferred from a few smaller episodes. I have noticed that heavy drinking is a disaster while on this med and results in me feeling ill and panic. I have had no other side effects. I did run out for nearly a week once and did feel some negative feelings coming on. I do not plan to run out ever again. I have taken 10 mg since the start three years ago. Avoid heavy drinking!"


"I never knew I would ever be able to feel normal again, whatever normal is?  Anyway, I too have struggled with anxiety and depression/PTSD for over 20 yrs.  I began taking Lamotrigine a couple of months ago and literally within a couple of days, I noticed that big ball of anxiousness I used to feel in my chest was gone.. I started with .25 mg and now I'm at 200 mg and am feeling way better.. the downside, if you want to call it that, is that I am starting to have feelings again.  I cry at almost everything but it's appropriate feelings that I think I was prevented from feeling because of the psyche meds I took for so long that did nothing but ruin my life and give me terrible side effects.  I am grateful to have found this medication."


"Just started"


"I have one hip that is now bone on bone apparently. I have limited lateral mobility and know I limp at times. I have had steroid injections which were great until they no longer relieved my pain. I was pretty miserable and found myself sitting a lot. My pain is greatly relieved with diclofenac. However, I'm concerned my heart may be stressed as I experience  being out of breath and my heart beating hard with fairly minimal exertion at times  such as carrying a big armful of clean
laundry up a flight of stairs. My heart is just pounding! I exercise regularly,
"


"I had my first ever seizure on 8/4/93; one day before my 24th birthday, out of the 'clear blue.' I was first prescribed 400mg of Dilantin daily. I experienced muscle spasms/twitches, sleeplessness at night [and] sleepiness during my waking hours. I was switched to 400mg of Phenytek daily. At first the same symptoms persisted, but subsided over time. I have been on both Dilantin and Phenytek for 22 years; currently on Phenytek and my seizures are controlled, with minor/minimal side effects; occasional muscle twitching and/or headaches remedied with Tylenol. I hold down a full-time job, and I drive, so my #1 priority every night is to take my meds. So far, so good....."


"I was on xulane for over a year, when I first started the patch I felt nauseous  and had a headache the first 3-5 days. Then after it stopped and I had NO side effects whatsoever. My period has always been 7 days so it didn't fix my long abnormal period but it did fix my acne and it did not effect my mood. Also, I never got pregnant !! This birth control was awesome I only had to change it once a week, the only con was where to place it, during the summer I had to hide it on my buttock and sometimes it would show when my bikini would rise up. and in the winter it was on my arm and sometimes I would forget and thats how my parents found out I was on birth control... also it comes off easily if you take daily baths or swim in the ocean."


"Was diagnosed with panic/anxiety/depression in 1999 by a psychiatrist, and prescribed Aropax (paroxetine), at the tender age of 19. It got rid of the anxiety, and the depression, by effectively getting rid of my emotions. Even when i started taking it i felt that it was changing my personality, from shy to someone who would answer back and didn't care about anything deeply, but being young and naive, assumed that this was what 'normal' felt like. Almost eradicated sex drive. Also made me crave alcohol. Tried to come off several times with absolutely awful withdrawal symptoms. Only managed to get off by switching to fluoxetine(prozac) and coming off that, ten years later. Try therapy first, drugs as last resort. You have been warned."


"I'm from the UK and live in London so obviously the NHS pay for it to be inserted/removed. I got mine in June and needless to say I reacted bad instantly. The bruising and swelling I had was ridiculous, not only need I get long stripes of bruising on my arm and lost feeling I also woke up the next day not being able to open my right eye (my implant is in my right arm) within 3 weeks I started to get a few spots which developed into acne I also gained around 14lbs and now deal with anxiety and minute depression. Around 6 of my friends have it and they all love it but I'm afraid for me I had to get it removed after 6 months- it also changed my hair type it gets very greesy (so does my hair). Please be aware of the side affects!"


"I took one pill at 7 p.m. with food and was awake at midnight with diarrhea and nausea.  I was up constantly for 3 hours.  I'll be going to the doctor as soon as they open for a different med!"


"I started on 10mg of Brintellix about two weeks ago after being taken off of Wellbutrin and Celexa. Right away I started to feel physically ill. Horrible headaches, sour stomach, extremely agitated and tired. I don't know if it's withdrawals from the other medicine or effects from starting the Brintellix. I am leaning towards the latter though. I just took my medicine and only an hour later I am feeling very ill again."


"It has been quite awhile since I've taken the plan b pill, but I used to take it regularly. I was in a very bad place for a couple of years and ended up taking it 9 times.. Yes, 9 times. I've taken it over 24 hours after inter course and I never became pregnant. Only about 4 of those times were accidents, the other 5 were stupidity.  I would never recommend taking plan b ever, especially not that many times. It caused me horrible hormonal imbalances for a long time and I was in a lot of pain. Statistics say that out of those times I should have become pregnant at least once, but I didn't somehow by the grace of God. It works!"


"Lryica works well keeping the numbness and tingling to a tolerable level"


"This medicine worked. Took my akathesia away the moment I took it."


"Dr put me on pristiq because I was having a bad time dealing with the loss of a loved one. It's my first medication and have been on it for 9 months, Although it has relieved my mild anxiety I have decided that this or any other medication isnt for me.The weight gain has pprobably been the worst and only side effect for me, after 3 months I piled on 10kgs. On my pharmacists advice I have been lowering my dose on alternate days and am now on my third day without taking it. I feel like im a little tipsy/heavy headed by the end of the day and that's all so far but is bareable and I still manage to go about my day as normal, hopefully this doesn't last long. I have never experienced brain zaps either"


"Saved my life."


"I used Differin and the first month was HORRIBLE. I guess I needed to use moisturizer especially SPF.. Or lotion. I got sun burned really bad all over, my face was peeling and really scabby. I just looked crazy going to school. And my face hurt so bad so I started using it less. I even went to go get my eyebrows waxed and the wax was too hot for my face and sensitive skin it ripped and scabbed up really bad.. Ouch!  But luckily after one month was suffering my face and especially my nose (where I got it) it was all clear, gone, and smooth! Seems like similar experiences where it starts off bad then ends up good. I now put Olay SPF moisturizer on everyday and use it every other day with Cerave face wash."


"I had Mirena inserted 8 weeks after my daughter was born, it hurt to get it inserted. I had spotting for 3 to 6 months then nothing, I had it for 3 years then had it removed, removal was easy, it didn't hurt and a light period then nothing for 6 weeks then bam period. Loved it. Just wish it didn't throw off my period."


"I've had the nexplanon for about 9 months now. I have been having irritation issues and it comes and goes I've been to the doctor multiple times thinking I had an STD but that wasn't the case each time. The irritation is itchy and inflammed and my sex drive is gone and I have dizzy spells and mood swings. I have an appointment scheduled to get this taken out asap. I would not recommend this birth control to anyone. I read up on it and it said that one of the side effects was vaginitis this is not good very painful"


"I had a partial bowel obstruction and could not go. I tried several other laxatives, stool softener, prune juice, enema, fiber gimmes, everything I could think of and nothing worked! I could only poop water. I tired Miralax and within 2 days the obstruction started breaking down and within 1 week I started pooping normal! I was scared I was going to have surgery. I highly recommend this product."


"6 months 2 injections every 2 week.  Sorry guys but no effect at all. Still on 20 mg of prednisone a day .
I wish it had worked."


"I've read many opinions on this site most being negative towards this amazing medication. I have suffered from a trapped nerve near my waistband ( hip) and nothing I took or did could stop the pain / burning / tingling numbness from my hip to my knee cap. I declined surgery to remove the nerve and was placed finally on lyrica. I hesitated for 2 months before finally giving in to the medication because of all the negative reviews you read online.First two days i was on lyrica I had a small headache and dry mouth that is about it. after a week the dry mouth went away and I was left virtually pain free within 2 weeks. DON'T read into everything and hesitate to take thismedication.I have not gained a single pound and im pain free. im on 3 x 50mg"


"I wake up at night with severe cramps. I never had a cramp in my life until I started taking this medicine. The frequency of cramps is about 3 to 4 times per week, minimum. The cramp is so bad sometimes that I start on a cold sweat. I will ask my Doctor to change medicine."


"I have been on Mirena for 3 months now and it is amazing. I am 23 years old and have not had a child so the insertion was pretty painful. I had a lot of cramping after but nothing that some Aleve couldn't handle. Since then my periods have gotten significantly lighter. I have not experienced any difference with my weight (but I am hoping it will make me lose some). I have been on the pill and then the ring. Mirena is the best birth control I have experienced yet."


"My 3rd day on cipro without hardly any effect. I'm in pain 24/7 like a period. Ready to consult a doctor again. I was in the ER the 6th of May. Still lots of pain. Plus I have stomach issues. No appetite. My entire abdominal area hurts. Nausea."


"So I'll be 28 in 2 months....I am getting Skyla tomorrow, but, I've had Mirena, after my 2 nd daughter I decided to get Mirena and it was the WORST thing in the WORLD....I was a major bitch I gained 20 lbs I was an emotional asshole and I bled NON stop...I can not be on birth control because I have a blood mutation so any pill makes me higher risk for blood clots...I just had my 3rd child almost 2 years ago and I had been getting SEVERE migraines and mood swings so I went to the doctor and asked her opinion, she said that Skyla is a lower dose and it may be better for me because she thinks the Mirena was too high of a hormone dose. BUT since I got Mirena in 2009, you'd think I'd forget the insertion I didn't..It wasn't that bad and I'm a baby."


"I have been on Victoza for four weeks now. My sugar counts were up to 27.9. doctor put my metformin up to four pills a day and on this great new medicine Victoza. I have lost 8 pounds. Started with 0.6 and then when I went up to 1.2. had felt really tired and had stayed in bed for a day. Doctor put me back to 0.6. but eventually I went back up to 1.2 and then the only side effect I had was burps and gas. Have a lot more energy then I have had in years."


"I have a severe case of tinea versicolor & I have tried several over-the-counter remedies as well as a couple prescriptions.
I read the other comments on here was hopeful based on their experience, so I asked my doctor for it!
WORST IDEA EVER!!!!
I was also on a few other medications @ the same time for ADD & depression/anxiety.
the Nizoral had a completely unexpected interaction & caused me to go crazy.
no really- I mean hallucinating, talking to inanimate objects, thinking my car & trees & such things were ALIVE alive...
absolutely out-of-my-mind nuts.
it was terrifying.
PLEASE!!!-- if you are going to try Nizoral & you're on any other medication I beg you to stay in CLOSE & HONEST communication with your doctor.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!"


"It happened last day before my period. Technically it's impossible to get pregnant in that period of the cycle, however every person is unique and may be a lot of exceptions. I took the pill ~40h after as I hoped period to start itself. After 24h felt nausea and was afraid that my body rejected it. Nevertheless, my period started 5 days later. I assume its delay was reasoned by the cold I got that month earlier and medicine I cured myself and eventually by that huge dose of hormone the morning pill consists of. The next period came right on time regarding the new cycle.
Insist on using condoms!"


"I started Trinessa a month and a half ago after being on Ortho Tri cyclen Lo for a year. So far it's been great with helping my painful periods, clearing up acne, and preventing pregnancy. The only complaint I have is the slight nausea every now and then along with feeling fatigued, I assume this should go away the more I use it so right now it's a waiting game. Other than that I like it."


"Had a great experience with Victoza. Really helps with blood sugar along with metformin. First few weeks were rough, very nauseated. stuck with it and very slowly increased my dose from .6 to 1.2 every time I felt up to it. lost 40 pounds over 8 months. Blood sugar in 90's in morning. I find it easier to eat a low carb diet when I am not that hungry."


"I've had HSV-2 genital herpes for 6 years now & as soon as I found out, I searched the internet for forums and medical advice to help myself live as comfortably as possible with this irritable condition. I started taking 1000mg of L-lysine daily with 500mg of Gigartina Red Marine Algae capsules and added 1 capsule of Extra Strength ViraStop 2 and boy I tell you; no ooutbreaks since my initial discovering that my bf gave it to me during an annual pap smear. Those 3 supplements together KILL THAT  VIRUS!!!! I hope they never stop making those supplements because they keep me OUTBREAK, ITCH, BURN, YEAST-FREE. Thank GOD for new holistic vitamins because I'm not going to embarrass myself by getting Valtrex @ my local pharmacy."


"I am a 52 year old male, an RN, weighed in at 330 lbs prior to starting this medication.  Poor diet, I could never get "full".  I snacked between snacks, ate high carbs and fat.  I was taking BP med and low dose SSRI, Lexapro 5mg daily for social anxiety.  I started Belviq 10mg 2/9/15.  I also started a diet consisting of 800 calories/day.  I have eliminated all dairy and processed carbs, no bread, no pasta, no cereal, nothing.  I also minimize my fat intake. An apple and coffee for breakfast, a chik breast, apple and salad for lunch and dinner. My snack is 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese.  25 days later, I have lost 25 lbs, am rarely hungry, and feel GREAT with no side effects. Wait till I start exercising! This med is a true lifesaver!"


"Well this medication improved my mood related to possible social anxiety but on the 3 day of taking I had some psychosis related side effects in aggravation then started to get very hyper but depressed bad experience"


"I have been on the Implanon since the 31/01/2015.

For the first two or so months I didn't experience a period, they recommend that you get the implanon inserted while on your period and I did.

Since having the Implanon in I have had little to no side effects that I can attribute to the contraception. My sex drive is normal, I get a bit more back-acne than I am used to but cleanser has sorted that out quite well, I have gained around 8lbs but the weight gain is a result of a lifestyle change (eating less healthily and moving less due to studying at a computer) and I've found that when I go to the gym and eat a little better it shifts quite easily. It cost $37.05 for the actual implant and the associated visits were free. I love it! :)"


"Took this drug because my antidepressant was causing horrible mood swings. It works well and quickly, and side effects are not awful. Only problem was I would have really intense episodes of heavy breathing/heartbeat, with twitching and then I would barely be able to move for a while. Hopefully as I get used to it, this should go away. But great medication, really helped my mood and mental clarity!"


"I had my second child at 35 week. My insurance told me that the Makena shot will help me not to have a premature baby the shot hurt a lot and it's burn every time I took it. I started taking it at 20 weeks pregnant I had my baby at 29 weeks my water broke early. So I believe the Makena shot didn't work for me I really regret taking it it's was a waste of money for my insurance to pay for now my baby is in the NICU she's doing fine but if I ever get pregnant again I'm not taking the Makena shot ever again it doesn't work"


"DR started me out on 10mg XR for MS fatigue, which is very much like ADD but a different cause.

10 worked okay at first.  Went to 25 XR heart raced badly by the time the extended kicked in.

Settled on 20 and the results so far are good.  Take first thing in morning. I'm able to function basically all day.  Sleeping is a bit of an issue some days but not all.

It's not a miracle drug for me but it's close.  I'm able to play golf play with my kids and do all my errands which I never had the energy to do.

My only concern is tolerance build up but I do NOT take every day.  Only as needed which for me is about every other day.

I am 47 male.  Does not mess w my libido.  I'm as interested as ever."


"I started with a low dose and then took the highest dose. I noticed nothing for the first two months and then I felt suicidal, derpressed and it did nothing for my ADHD. It was costly even with insurance and I had to stop taking it. Now I'm stuck with my ADHD and never have I felt worse than I did on this medication. It messes with your mind."


"I had a tubal ligation and told the nurse beforehand that I was worried about the general anesthesia making me vomit, disturbing my incision. She gave me this patch behind my ear, and I didn't feel one bit of nausea after the surgery. I left it on for four days (even though it is rated for 3) just to make sure, and it worked flawlessly."


"I had a hernia operation and a few kidney stones. Taking one Percodan every four hours and when the pain gets more severe one every three hours. After my hernia operation I took a Percodan every three hours, even at night, for three weeks. It really saved the day but I had a hangover for about four days. Worth it."


"I totally agree with using this drug . I am going through menopause and have had blood taken to make sure I am . After talking to the doctor she upped my dose from 20 to 40mg as every 3rd week I was very anxious and totally forgetting things not sleeping overthinking and just feeling down and less confident horrible feeling.  I had sweats but not too bad as I was already on fluoxetine but once a month things got worse . It's saved me and my relationship and levelled things our for me . Don't leave it us women shouldn't suffer from menopause... go ask for help "


"I started Victoza later in 2013.  I am on Medicare, since I am a Senior Citizen and in Nov. of 2014 I was told I would have to pay $249 a month for it until January.  Not wanting to pay that much, I just quit using it for the last two months of 2014.  Initially, I had no side effects to the Victoza and had lost weight and the A1C went down to 6.8.  But now after starting the Victoza again since January, I am having those awful burps, to the point that I nearly get sick to my stomach.  Would it help if I took the shot at night instead of during the day?"


"Putting this in my vagina is a regret right up there among staying with my cheating ex boyfriend and breaking my toe that one time. Literally cannot remember a time I was in such pain and discomfort. Seriously irritated right now and wishing more than anything I had read all these reviews first. Guess that's what you get for trusting the pharmaceutical industry. Definitely going to Planned Parenthood tomorrow to get the pill medication. Tossing this pronto and then throwing some shade at my mother for not warning me that it would turn my vagina into a fire breathing dragon."


"I have been through two of these packs, and so far my body is very happy on this pill! I haven't had any experience with an initial breakout phase or breakthrough bleeding. I had some spotting initially, but my body seems to have synced up to this medication rather nicely! No change in sex drive or weird emotional mood swings! Love this BC!"


"Diagnosed with fibromyalgia 6 years ago, I've tried many antidepressants and pain killers. I have been in withdrawal of Tramal and replacing it with Lyrica. I see it as my salvation when compared to some of the medications I have taken over the years. YES, withdrawal from any form of medication is horrific and with uncertainty and discomfort. I personally am prepared to go through this horrible time to give Lyrica it's chance to work and improve my life, as I have seen an improvement already. Thanks to those who worked so hard to make this medicine for those of us who need it, know that your work is appreciated."


"So I've been ill for 16 yrs, autoimmune, so needless to say insomnia is part of the equation here, since I don't absorb anything properly I take is liquid or sublingual. I take 3mg sublingual dots they work like a charm, if it's a bad night I take 2. But that's just me. Also the blue light on your cell and Desktop computer lowers your Melatonin and causes you to lose sleep. Look for an app to filter that out that should help tremendously... sweet dreams"


"The reviews listed on the top of this site scared me. There are alot of reviews on vomiting, bad taste and bowel explosions.

The taste is very bad. I drank it through a straw and cleansed my palate with a small sip of water after each drink. It helped. The medicine worked very well. I read the instructions and followed them to the letter, with the exception of sipping water to cleanse my palate. It would be much better if the taste was not so gross."


"I went on lexapro to control my depression caused by depo, and it was awful. It stopped my anxiety attacks, but I was still constantly paranoid. It helped with most of my depression. The lows were not as frequent or severe. However, it made me gain 30 lbs in a year. No amount of exercise of diet would help. I would not recommend this medication."


"Yes it definitely worked as a birth control but completely changed my personality in the meantime. The 14 day periods, tender breasts and stabbing pains, I could have coped with until it settled; but the anger out of nowhere, falling out with family and my partner, irrational crying, feeling totally emotionally unbalanced and actually hating who I'd become were horrific. I'd be very careful when choosing this contraception and look out for these signs and get it removed asap."