"I had unprotected sex the day before ovulation.  I wasn't aware at that time I was extremely fertile. I took Plan B within 6 hours after intercourse. I can't lie, I absolutely knew I was pregnant!  I had all the symptoms. I was nauseated,  headaches, swollen breasts, and I cramped daily. I was so ecstatic to see my period come on the same day it was expected! Birth control pills will be started today!  Thanks Plan B!"


"I started Lamictal at 25 mg and was instructed to titrate up to 100 mg.  As soon as I got to 50mg, I got the rash. I was told to go back down to 25 instead of stopping completely. 2 weeks later I had a stiff neck, sore throat, burning eyes, mouth sores, red purple rash came back worse than before.  I was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. The most painful thing I've ever been through! I am still recovering after being discharged from the hospital a week ago."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"Within 5 days of taking Eliquis I have an itch rash on both sides of various parts of the body. Particularly itch at night after a couple of hours sleep. Seems to appear on same area of opposite sides of body simultaneously. Legs, upper arms, forearms, thighs, sides of stomach and chest.
Also muscle spasms, legs, hips, back arms.
Stop taking drug and no more muscle spasms and itching and rash clears up within a week to ten days."


"I absolutely loved it at first then all of the sudden NON STOP bleeding, literally non STOP for the past 4 months. Clots of blood at this point. I am getting this removed immediately."


"Addicted to heroin/dilaudid (hydromorphone) & pretty much ANYTHING injectable steady daily for over 5 yrs. Went onto methadone thru a clinic after over a year on waiting list. On methadone for 18 months w/good results (no use) but didn't want to be in a clinic setting daily to medicate & ultimately want to be med free- Doc tapered my methadone dose in order to switch me to suboxone in the hopes of then tapering me to no meds. Doc felt it was best chance at achieving my goal of zero meds w/continued sobriety. It took nearly 5 days to alleviate the withdrawal from methadone even after tapering to less than 50mg daily & not dosing for several days in an attempt to lower my levels. Very very difficult transition for me. Hopefully a good choice"


"I'm a 22 year old healthy female and I've been on depo for a little over a year and it has been horrible. I can deal with the weight gain but they told me the bleeding would most likely stop after a year of use or after my body got used to depo but I'm still having non-stop bleeding and have also been having nausea and heart palpitations along with numerous other side effects. Needless to say I will not be receiving another shot. This is ridiculous and also a little scary. I would never wish this on anyone. Maybe it's okay for some people but it's obviously not for everyone."


"I used the exterior cream to cure the mild itching , now my V skin is on fire, severe itching, swelling and burning even after I washed the cream ."


"Ativan is a great medication..It doesn't have any side effects..It really works!"


"I have multiple sclerosis and take Solu-Medrol through an intravenous infusion. I have taken it three times, and it seems to get rid of the symptoms, I get through my MS attacks, very quickly.
Sometimes it works right away (within hours), sometimes it takes the full 5 day treatment. Even if you do not immediately feel like the symptoms are getting better, it doesn't mean that the Solu Medrol isn't working. It is in fact stopping the attack of the brain.
The only thing that I do not like is the metallic taste you get in your mouth. Also, there is a really odd urine smell that comes out through your pores. My blood sugar levels go up when on Solu Medrol, but the body usually corrects this."


"I'm 16 yr old female and was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6. I was on Ritalin, then something else, then Concerta and it was hard. I had major depression, lack of sleep, lack of appetite and the ability to feel any emotion was gone. Yes I'm an A student but I was not happy, so I tried Vyvance. It doesn't last as long but I am happier. I can feel emotion now and I'm still getting A's and B's."


"I'm starting today and scared out of my mind reading all of these reviews. My Dr recommended 4 diet pills that are FDA approved. i just picked this one based on price. I got the 14 day free trial and its 75 $ a month, minus the 25$ coupon, so 50 $ is basically what I spend on fast food. But I'm praying to God that I don't get heart issues or end up in the hospital.  pray for me!"


"It does its job, but I'm tired, extremely moody, border-line depressed, and I get headaches. I gave it 7 months, now I'm changing."


"The numbing shot hurt but I couldn't feel the insertion of Nexplanon. The days following, I had a bruise which lasted for a week or two. About a week and a half after getting the implant, I started spotting and didn't stop for two and a half months, which was pretty discouraging at first, however it was very light and I knew my body could take time to adjust to the new hormone so I waited it out. Side note: I highly suggest U by Kotex panty liners, they don't feel like they're even there (not sponsored, wish I was ;) ) When I stopped spotting, no period for around 50 days. Since then, my cycle has been around 40-45 days and light period. Which is pretty nice cause it's less periods per year than the average 28-30 day cycle I've always had."


"47 y/o male. This colonoscopy prep was much better than the ones I've used in the past. It tastes terrible, but it's a relatively small amount to drink, compared to preps I've used in the past. Started working in about 15 minutes. Worst part is having to get up in the middle of the night to take the second dose."


"I got the kyleena inserted about four days ago and it only felt like a big cramp for an hour after. I had no cramping or bleeding since it was inserted but now four days later out of no where I have the worst cramps - so bad that I can't even stand up but still no bleeding. Should I be worried ?"


"Worked okay. "


"I took prednisone twice for my lichen planus. the 1st time it worked great, a lot of my plaque areas cleared up and went away, however anytime I was experiencing stress, a change in other medications, anxiety ect, I broke out in new sites. The 2nd time I took prednisone I experienced severe side effects. It caused a perforation in my bowel, stomach and lower intestine. I also got a abscess under my liver that had to be tubed. I spent 6 days in the hospital and was  given a PIC line for administration of IV antibiotic Zosyn every 6 hrs for 30 days after release from the hospital. (that then gave me c difficile, not once but TWICE.) It did help with my lichen planus, but the side effects for me greatly outweighed its successes."


"I am a first time user: Extreme fatigue for the first few days taking it. After a few weeks of dramatic mood swings, the nausea around period week woke me up in the middle of the night! Waves of nausea that didn't allow me to eat for almost entire day. But, I'm still sticking it out- no weight gain, I've started taking B-complex which REALLY helps. Oddest side effect is I no longer have desires for coffee (it makes me more tired) but am now frequently very thirsty."


"I'm on my second to last day and haven't experienced any side effects.  The pill itself is like taking a large aspirin, just swallow it down.  I haven't experienced any noticeable changes yet in my vaginitis, but I know antibiotics have different reaction times for different people.  My only complaint is that I really want a beer after work today and it's a no-go.  Oh well."


"I don't see a lot of posts on this but if I can reach 1 person then it's well worth it.  I was a heavy drinking alcoholic for 10 years.  Went to detox and was on 250mg for 102 days.  Had to stop taking as a precaution for knee surgery.  5 days later I figured why not see what happens.  Passed the ethyl alcohol on skin test.  Passed the use regular mouthwash for 3 days test.  At the end of day 5 I cracked a beer on empty stomach and sipped slowly.  After 1/3 the beer in 10 minutes I could feel my face flushing and could see the itchy red hives on my forearms.  That was enough for me.  Poured the test down the sink and will start taking again after the surgery.  Alcohol destroyed my life once.  No way I was going to let it happen again."


"I'm only on my second month but Beyaz is already an answered prayer! I've suffered from polycystic ovarian syndrome for years and birth control pills have always aggravated some symptoms. Since starting this one I've seen much less facial hair, my skin is clearing up, I'm losing weight, and I've had my first cycle with no migraines which is a huge deal for me. I also have fibromyalgia and this medicine seems to be helping with that as well, perhaps its the vitamin aspect or my hormones finally balancing some. I was very hesitant at first and I'm so glad I gave it a shot! Thank you Bayer!"


"It's been 3 months. Basically non stop spotting or bleeding.  Mirena and sex life do not get along.  Miserable. Considering removal."


"I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder and through the years extreme anxiety came along with it. I did not care for all the other bipolar medications. Mixing Prozac and Klonopin to treat the bipolar helps dramatically. I didn't even realize Klonopin is used for bipolar until I was on this site, and now I know that this is the right medication for my symptoms."


"I started taking this medication 2 months ago, starting on 25mg but was too high as the side effects were bad for me so I started on 10mg slowly to 20mg and I think it has made a big difference. I am doing CBT too but the anxiety has decreased significantly. I suffer from intrusive thoughts and this helps it become more manageable and I feel that I'm living again!"


"I started out with microgestin originally and when I moved I had to switch pharmacies. In doing this, they told me i had to take a different generic because they didn't carry the same brands as my old pharmacy. At first this was fine I was on one brand I can't remember and then gildess. These were fine until 3 months ago they switched me to blisovi. This drug is a nightmare. I'm 5'2 and a freshman in college. I went from 115 to 140. 140!!!!!! On someone my height it's very noticeable and embarrassing! Not only that but my acne is the worst it's ever been my whole life. Do not take this "generic". Even if it's a milligram off your body reacts and this has really messed up my life. Praying Ill be able to work it off..."


"Excellent medication. After taking a week of standard ibuprofen to treat tendonitis on my foot, I turned to naproxen. Within 2 doses the pain has stopped completed.

A few months ago I'd had some problems with my hip and similarly within 2 doses the pain settled completely."


"Great product. Works very quickly and keeps the heart burn away. A little expensive but its the best product I have found. I don't have heart burn constantly so its nice to have a product I can just take as needed"


"I'm so happy to see that many people have had positive results from this medication.

I was on it for 5 days and had diarrhea so bad I had to stop.  I lost 5 pounds in 2 days (granted I'd like to lose a few, but not like that).  I've been off of it for 1 day now and I'm still running to the bathroom (it's not as bad, but painful).

I wish I would have had the experience others have had. But this drug just isn't for me.  Unfortunately, it seems that most antidepressant cause a number of side effects for me.  Keeping me stable is a challenge.  (I have bi-polar disorder)"


"I jumped at the chance to participate in a 'hot flash' study. The drug used was Pristiq. Since it was a blind study the researchers did not know if I got the drug or a placebo. However, I knew with the first dose. My hot flashes ended, my memory was extremely better and I slept all night long without waking every 2 hours. As far as I am concerned, Pristiq is a miracle drug for my menopause symptoms. I did try to go off of it so I could take some diet pills and lose weight a couple of years ago. It was not pretty! EVERYTHING irritated me. Just the fact that my husband breathed made me mad. I decided it was better to be fat and happy. So, back on it and very happy, no hot flashes, sleeping great and not forgetful. Life is GOOD. Thanks Pristiq"


"I have been using Viagra for 8 years and finally could not keep up with the cost ! Started out affordable now almost $30 per pill ! My doctor gave me a sample of Stendra and it is awesome ! No headache, immediate response (take it on empty stomach with a glass of water) and I get 3-4 erections and longer performance. My partner is loving this!"


"I have been on this pill for 4 months. Before this, I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for a month but it was making me bleed non stop. In the beginning, this pill was amazing. I had pretty much no side effects initially. But just this past month, I started spotting on the 3rd week of active pills. Then, I started breaking out in cystic acne all over my chin and cheeks. Then, I started getting moody and uncontrollably sad. THEN, when my period started, I was in extreme pain. Cramps that would not ease with any pain reliever or even a heating pad. It was so bad. Switching pills next month, couldn't be happier."


"I hardly ever get sick and I been working out of town and I started having sinus and breathing problems I went to a Walgreens and the pharmacist recommend this and told me about side effects and you need to drink alot and it does mess with your sleep but I don't feel tired either I'd rather feel better and live with a couple days of minor side effects than to be miserable"


"I have been on lo loestrin for over three years and have loved it. Since being on it I haven't had a period. The only down side is that it's a pill. Being in college and having a crazy schedule makes it difficult to take every day so I'm switching to a better long term solution for birth control. If I could remember to take it at the same time every day I'd give this 10/10"


"Started contrave 2/4/16  I felt dizzy, tired,headaches, I can't concentrate,  I'm hoping it goes away because I spent  200 $ insurance didn't cover it I'm 44 weight 209 5 ft I need it to work to be healthier. ......."


"I was switched to Opana from OxyContin because even 150 mg of Oxy a day wasn't managing my pain anymore. Opana was said to work just as effectively at lower doses, with fewer of the miserable side effects of Oxy (constipation, drowsiness, etc.). I have found that to be the case in general; my daily dosage is more like 50-80 mg per day on this med and I can go to the bathroom again without using a suppository first. My pain control started out slightly better on this med, but since I'm a fast metabolizer of opiates, I've started developing a tolerance to this one, too, and the pain is bothering me again to the point where I can't function. My major complaints about this med is that it is very hard to find, and it is costly."


"I was given Celebrex for arthritis in my knee. After taking it for about two weeks I started to notice not only was my knee better and I was able to resume all of my normal activities with no pain but my foot that I had been suffering from planter fasciitis for two and a half years was finally not hurting. I had been through every treatment  and three different foot doctors with no relief at all. Celebrex is by far the best medicine I have taken it has given me back my life in more ways then one."


"I have low back pain and down my right leg from osteoporosis, arthritis and degenerative disc disease. For two years I have cried most of the night in severe pain. This medicine takes about 45 minutes to kick in and lasts about 3 hours at 5mg. The problem (I think) is that my doctor will not raise the dose, which I understand but only allows me to take it every 12 hours. After about 3-4 hours I'm in severe pain again and just watch the clock and cry. The label on the bottle says every 4 hrs as needed but will not refill if I take more than 2 a day. "


"Didn't make me ovulate even once, and I have 3 children already I had without help, so I know I do eventually ovulate on my own. Clomid didn't help me. On a positive note I didn't get any bad side effects besides hot flashes."


"Went from twice daily Levemir to Tresiba. Controlled blood sugars equally well. Did like the convenience of once daily injections. HOWEVER, I gained 12 pounds over 4 months. Cannot attribute the weight gain to anything else (exact same diet, exercise, and labwork fine)."


"When I was 12 years old. I woke up at 2 in the morning to blindingly agonizing pain, bad enough that I found myself screaming at the top of my lungs. But when I tried to get out of bed I found my strength fail me and plummeted to the ground hitting my head on my night table. My parents found me and brought me to the hospital.
I only found out years later when reading a list of side effects and overdose symptoms just how harmful this drug is. The word limit doesn't allow me to even scratch the surface. I will say that it has left serious physiological scars that decades later have still not healed.
I cannot deny that it did help me pay attention in class. But I would still advise any parent that loves their child to STAY CLEAR!"


"Update from my 3/5/17 post.

So it has been one week since I started Contrave.  I have lost 9 lbs and I am very happy!  I am not craving sweets or junk food at all. My energy level is good although I haven't started any exercise yet, waiting until upper respiratory  infection is completely gone.( nothing to do with Contrave).

Making sure to drink a lot of water everyday.  After day 4, had some constipation  issues but I just added some prunes to my oatmeal, and problem solved.  Definitely eating smaller amounts of good food because my mind is telling me I'm done. I like that a lot!

Today I will begin taking 2. Hoping things remain the same, I'm a little nervous reading the side effects that some others are having after increasing dose."


"I tried Tri-Sprintec as my first birth control. I had the heaviest and most painful periods I've ever had. My period lasted longer than 7 days, heavy bleeding and horrible cramps. It didn't help my acne, at all. I didn't gain weight but it isn't something I would recommend to others."


"i had it inserted in February 15', now its September, no (.) after 2month.  and may i say after two months its been a rocky and unpleasant experience with this birth control. the fact that my period would now come ever 2 weeks stay for 3 weeks and its a cycle so it happens that way consecutive months My hair has fallen so much, no weight gain. the one time that really freaked me out is that i almost went past 3 weeks and my doctor had to get some medication that will regulate my hormones in order to stop my period. I also hate the fact when i make love with my husband the NEXT day im Bleeding again on my period i don't get it. i will be taking it out Very soon."


"No problems - at first had great sex drive, 4 day periods, no cramps, light. No headaches or mood changes like with other birth control pills. The pills are not expensive. Did have a lot of yeast infections every month on the time of my period. Stopped taking it because my sugar got high and blood pressure was high. If you are a diabetic or have high blood pressure you have to be monitored by your doctor. This pill was not for me but every body is different. "


"Whenever I am in pain, this is my go to medication. I have a back, shoulder, neck, and foot injury and by rights should be on this medicine for chronic pain. For right now I only take it very rarely so that it works when needed, to avoid a tolerance. Because I am not working I am able to deal with the pain, however when I go back to work, I will most likely have to go on this medication or a similar one full time. The only thing I do not like is the fact that many of these narcotic pain medications contain tylenol, asperin, or ibuprofin which makes your kidneys, liver and other organs go through unnecessary stresses. I prefer it to be just oxycodone and if I need the synergy of tylenol I can add it on my own."


"I took this for a month and a half to two months and I had severe dry mouth and was constantly tired or sleeping. It helped my depression a lot though."


"I have only been on Seroquel XR for about a week at 50mg. My doctor prescribed it as an adjunct to Remeron to treat anxiety, depression, paranoia, and insomnia. I also take gabapentin, atenolol, and Xanax. When the Seroquel XR works, it WORKS. I can feel it sedating me two hours after I take it. I've been sleeping eight and nine hours a night, which has not happened in a very, very long time. It's effective at neutralizing both anxiety and depression. BUT... it doesn't last 24 hours for me; it only lasts about 15. Once it wears off my anxiety and depression return with a vengeance. Makes for a very rough 8 or 9 hours until I can take it again."


"I was addicted to Afrin big time back in the 60's and 70's, used privine and neosynephrine to get off the afrin within a few days.  But the first time it was drixoral that got me off the afrin, worked immediately and fast, in 6 days I had forgotten
all about Afrin and drixoral.

Here is the story, Drixoral is a combo of dexbrompheniramine antihistamine,
and pseudoephedrine decongestant.

pseudophedrine was replaced by phenylephrine which simply does not work.
because pseudoephedrine can be used to make speed.  But it is still available at all drug stores if you ask and sign for it.

dexbrompheniramine was removed from the market for reasons of safety.
It's not coming back, but most of the newer 2nd generation antihistamines should work fine."


"I thank God everyday for this medication. I have pain in both of my knees and my lower back and both feet has spurs. I am only 47 yrs old, without Oxycontin I would not have a good life. I thank the makers of the wonderful pill because I can enjoy my life without suffering with pain. "


"I was hospitalized on 5/1/12 and instantly went on Atripla. My CD4 count was only a 28! I was hospitalized because I had PCP pneumonia.  After being on Atripla for 2.5 months my CD4 soared to 770.  My HIV doctor told me that the results were unbelievable.  I take my pill at night before bed and experience no side effects.  Thankfully the state of Virginia gave Atripla to HIV patients if their CD4 count is below 500 and you don't have insurance."


"I was taking Micardis/hctz for about 8 years(HCTz is hydrochlorthiazide)  I began having abdomen pain, bloating and diarrhea.  I went to my PCP.  He did a bunch of blood tests and referred me to a GI specialist.  I had an EGD which is a scope of my stomach and a colonoscopy.  All tests were negative.  I continued to have these side effects.  After much searching on various websites I discovered that HCTZ should not be given to people with an allergy to penicillin.  I went to my PCP and asked to be taken off the combination drug and to take only telmisartin which is the other drug in Micardis.  Within 24 hours my symptoms were gone."


"I was 20 almost 21 when it was put in. Previously had NuvaRing for 5 years. they were out of numbing med, I said I still wanted to go through with it. It did hurt (no numbing meds). I felt the insertion which made me almost faint. Advice-eat something. I starved myself that day and it made things worse. I went home, didn't want to eat. Can't have a bath for a few days so shovered with hot water. Worst cramps. Ifor had some bad period cramps but I took pain meds and slept most of it off, been 10 months since, still best decision, no periods really spotting very rare for me.  Only paid for the test they have to run during insertion. Which was 40. Insurance covered the whole thing. Waited a week to have sex. Fine since, more sex drive"


"I have never had a great experience with birth control in the 10 or so years I've been using it. I seem especially sensitive to hormones, though some affect me more severely than others. I love the ease of Nuvaring. I often forgot to take my pills and this completely solved that problem. I am on my third month of using Nuvaring, and here are the side effects that are causing me to consider not using it anymore: moodiness, agitation, strong food cravings, really painful gas, abdominal pain, irritation during sex, fatigue. It feels like month long PMS. I snap at people, eat Cheetos and fries several times a day (before Nuvaring I never ate chips or fast food), and have constant pain and pressure from gas. I can't take it anymore!"


"I've been on Januvia for about 5 months after being on Metformin alone twice a day for 6 months. My average blood glucose before meal is in the 80s even though I am non compliant with my exercise schedule, I have to admit it. But I noticed mild knee pain, not sure if it is related to medicines. Other than that I'm happy with Januvia."


"I started taking it 2 weeks ago through Medicenter weight loss clinic and I lost 9.6lbs the 1st week and 4.8 this week.  I have a lot of energy which is helping me to exercise again. I have never been someone who takes medication so this is very hard for me but the results are on the scale.  I am hoping to lose another 30lbs over the next 2 months and then get off the pills and head back to Weight Watchers for the last 15!"


"I havehad Nexplanon for about 6 months now. I didn't bleed at first. Then I went for a bit having 2 periods month and now I don't bleed at all. Other physical effects that have been harsher are a ridiculous appetite, acne, sweating (overall being hotter), skin darkening, and migraines. If these were my only cons. I recommend anyone to get it and manage because it is BULLETPROOF birth control. However, mentally I think its becoming unbearable. Anxiety & panic attacks are severe, I'm scattered, confused, even careless and way less functional as a single mom. I don't remember what it's like to feel horny nor desire a man. The pro of not getting pregnant is so impressive with my sex life I will just retry Prozac and hopefully be more stable mentally"


"I have been taking Pristiq for 3 weeks now. First week, a mild headache, and insomnia, but after reading forums I would take it early in morning, and sleep improved. This is the first antidepressant I have taken. I felt wonderful, and thought wow this is what I have been missing! Things that bothered me before, became insignificant. Week 2 much of the same. Week 3 I feel tired and slightly flat, much the same as I did before.  I had an anxious moment but distracted myself and it passed. First time I actively felt anxious. I will continue to see how it goes. Having feel the amazing, stable, elevated mood in the begining makes me consider riding it out."


"I was having seizures off and on for almost 4 yrs. Diagnosing this was difficult because I could never had a witness or could describe the symptoms. I was averaging 1 per month then I got worse. I had 4 in two weeks but all of them had witnesses. I called my doctor and he ran heart tests and an MRI on my head. That's when he said I had Partial Epilepsy and gave me the Trileptal. I've been taking it for 6 weeks and haven't had any problems since then. I like this pill very much and the best part is its only $4 a month."


"I have been on Celexa for about two weeks and can already feel a positive effect. I have not had any side effects and don't think I will. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the medication continues to work."


"The first meds prescribed to me (NZ) male 19, Stopped taking this immediately, experience almost all the side effects and it is not worth it for me as the body seems to hate it. May be worth a shot for you but I'm not taking this rubbish for 4 weeks to get any benefit for ADHD symptoms not worth all these side effects IMO. Plus I was told I can't stop it once I build it up in my system. No thanks feels like poison in me"


"Great for asthma."


"I started taking Toprol XL 100mg one week ago.  My Blood Pressure and pulse are much better.  125/75 and 75 pulse compared to 160/100 and 100 pulse.  The only problem I am noticing is my sleep.  I am not sleeping sound.  I toss and turn all night.  Something I guess I will get use to.  Other than that it is keeping me calmer, my heart is not racing nor is my head pounding. I have had HBP for 12 years and tried many kinds of medications.  I am hoping the new cardiologist is on the right track!"


"Before getting on this, I was experiencing severe acne after having tried a new skincare system & foundation. I didn't even know I was capable of having skin that bad. I was so embarrassed. I had never been on birth control before (I'm 21), but I was desperate. I had my doctor prescribe this to me. I would say for the first month or so, my acne got worse - especially around my chin area. I also had terrible mood swings and depression in the beginning, but I kept going and my skin started to get clearer. Then, right before starting my 5th pack, I broke out again. But it was like all the acne that had been underneath my skin came up and then disappeared. Now on month 6, I'm pretty much clear besides hyperpigmentation. Be patient!!!"


"I'm actually on Laila 35 which is the generic version and it has taken some time for my skin to get where it is but I had horrible cystic acne on my jawline and then just general acne on my face, chest and back. The pill has absolutely cleared my skin to the point where I can go out and not feel like I need makeup. Maybe once I have my scars treated, I might not even need makeup for school. I get heaps of compliments on how much better my skin is and looks, let alone how GOOD I feel. Unless you have acne you wouldn't understand that its not just something on you face that goes away when you use a cleanser, it's a mental thing. Take this and don't expect instant results."


"Let's just say I will never take this again. My mouth and face got locked in one position and would not move. Had to go to the emergency room and take 3 different shots to get relief."


Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host

"I am on a regimen program of Valtrex and I take 4 tablets on the onset of fever blister of the lips then 4 tablets 12 hours later.  Then, My Doctor prescribed 1 Valtrex daily forever.  It's well worth it.  I have not had any break outs since my Doctor put me on this prevention program.  I highly recommend Valtrex and am well satisfied with the results.  "


"I started take this at 30mg a week ago. I have been on so many different medicines none of them work but after only a couple of days I was feeling much better. I drove my car for an hour last night for the first time. 2 years ago I got electrocuted on 440 and I started getting the worse panic attacks. I could not get out of bed most days. I have been on every medicine they make for this. None of them worked but in a week on Cymbalta I feel like I'm almost my old self again. I just turned 25 and I have a 2year old son. So thank you Cymbalta. The only side effect is I can not sleep at all. Maybe an hour here or there but I have not been tired."


"I've tried Flexeril twice in my life, once at least 6 years ago, and  the last time was in December. I'd been on Carisoprodol  (generic Soma) long term (about 20 years with only about a 9 month break). December 2016 my Pain Management do and practice decided to completely stop writing Carisoprodol/Soma prescriptions for all patients. The excuse was that studies have determined that Carisoprodol/Soma only work to relieve musculoskeletal pain for up to 21 days and then have zero effect on pain. After I picked up my Flexeril, I found out that it is not recommended for long term use either, as a matter of fact, it's recommended to not be used for more than 14 days before it becomes inneffective.  But Flexeril didn't even touch me."


"Imagine being pregnant and on your period at the same time -- without bleeding -- for months. That's what this pill is like. Countless pregnancy tests bought -- because surely all of this bloating, cramping, weight gain, fatigue, EXTREMELY sore and swollen boobs means I'm pregnant! Except no. This is just life now, courtesy of Camila. I ignored the negative reviews. I gave it 6 months. It's awful. And less effective than combo pills. Needless to say, I'm stopping immediately."


"About a year after having my daughter my lower back and hips started hurting so bad (mostly from carrying her around) that I couldn't sleep.  Advil worked great! One pill and I slept all night."


"Had to take a higher dosage for a few day's before it started working.  It is working great now.  Really easy to take."


"This med is amazing. 23 year old christian college grad with every type of anxiety for the past 2 years. Could barely go to class or the grocery store, felt dissociated, distant and terrified of people (including friends). Was scared to try any drug but after losing my job and needing to go out and interview I decided to try something. 3 days in and I feel totally changed. No anxiety. Clear head. Feel like I could even move countries to work and I've been out more in a weekend than I have been in 3 months combined. I take 5mg and 25mg of hydroxyzine to balance out the side effects (blurry vision, headaches, muscle spasms etc). Don't be scared just try it. I regret not going on this sooner."


"This medicine absolutely almost ruined my life, to the point I was going to lose EVERYTHING.  It made me nauseous,  tired,  loss of sex drive , made me want to drink 24/7 all because I DIDN'T CARE ANYMORE!  I lost 2 jobs, because I had no desire to function basically.  I have been off it for 2 weeks now now and the side effects from coming off this medication is not bad at all.  I feel happy again,  a little anxiety but omg I'll deal with it the natural way. ...exercise or just enjoy my family again.  "


"Loestrin is VERY effective as a contraceptive. However, I am on the pill because of irregular and painful periods. The pill is good but what bothers me is that my monthly cycle, though tolerable, is COMPLETELY UNPREDICTABLE. The first few months i had a period, short and light. Then my period disappeared, and I thought i was pregnant. My doctor told me this is normal with this pill. After two or three months of no period it came back preceded by cramping and severe nausea -- I thought I was pregnant AGAIN! The number of days between periods is not consistent. This cycle I was exhausted, nauseous and moody a week and a half before the  bleeding began. Now I am having nausea though physical symptoms usually disappear a day or two of bleeding."


"I started taking this a week ago because I was always so Moody and irritable. I lost happieneds in the simple things that us to make me smile. Since I've been taking this I feel in such a lighter mood. No side effects except the gotst couple days taking this I had headaches. But so far so good I hope it helps to the full effects here in a couple moor weeks."


"Protopic has been awesome for my face and hands.  My dermatitis started in my teens and left me with weepy/bleeding scales on my knuckles, upper lip, nose, eyebrows and eyelids.  Protopic wasn't around and used Westcort cream, along with many stronger topical steroids.  Flash forward to today.  My skin is extremely thin all over my face, but thankfully no cataracts (applied steroids everywhere).  Is Protopic a miracle drug?  No, but it's the only thing available to stop my AD on the face.  First application causes stinging/burning/HOT sensation.  After you get past that first day, my symptoms go away.  I continue applying until the skin has healed.  Then, I stop it.  When the eczema starts coming back, I start applying it again."


"Unless you want to feel like a million little monsters found their way inside of your vagina I would not recommend this product. It's my first yeast infection and it seemed pretty mild but I figured I should use a quick fix at least and found monistat 3 day...BIGGEST REGRET EVER!!!! Washed it out and it still itches and burns. This better help in the long run."


"Axiron is AWESOME. I am 47 and had similar experiences as most everyone else; constant fatigue, no energy or interest in anything, sex drive non-existent, after 8 hrs of sleep I felt like I needed 8 more and just generally felt like death most of the time.  My T level was 135 when I saw my Urologist, after about 3 months of biweekly injections, I was up to 344. Then the Axiron was recommended. After the first application I felt turbo-charged!  It took me about 2 days to get over the initial side effects, which were nausea and a headache, but after about 3 days these went away.  I've been on it about 3 weeks now and I feel 19 again.  Full of energy, sex drive through the roof, I just hope it keeps up. T levels at 701 now."


"Its my first time using any sort of drug for anxiety. The doctor gave me a 10mg sized Atarax and it only made me feel sleepy. I still felt nervous and anxious over my work and these feelings didn't go away. Maybe I should be taking 25mg like the others here. Either way this 10mg capsules are suppose to last me until I go for my appointment with a professional pychiatrist."


"I'm 31 years old. Had mild acne for years. Tried many OTC kits and prescription topicals. Nautropathic to Allopathic. I am a very healthy vegetarian, eat whole foods diet. Nothing helped.  Most breakouts were under my chin or around my jaw. I was against the idea of taking a BCP for acne.  I hated the idea of putting something artificial into my body.  I am so happy that I gave in.  My face was totally clear within 2 weeks.  No negative side effects. have finished 2 packs.  Mild nausea and headaches the first week."


"Well, I see a lot of people saying they get nauseous in the first few days of starting birth control. That's normal. But every time I start a pack or miss by a few hours I'm awful nauseous. I've not got pregnant. So that's good. Ever since I started this pill I've had ovary/ vagina pains. But I'm not sure if it is a ovarian cyst or it's something different or if it just happened not related to the pill. I've got bad anxiety now & cry a lot. I was never like this before. But now I am. This isn't a bad pill though. Works differently for everyone. Plus sides is I used to have cramps to where I would like cry. It would hurt so bad. Now I have about none. And period is lighter."


"I have been taking Lamictal for 4 years now it has helped me to manage my symptoms even though I have had to have a few adjustments to the medicines recently. With the increase so far I haven't had any episodes."


"I  gave it a 5 out of 10 based just on my experience. For two months- it worked beautifully! I felt so much better. Then I ended up with severe dizziness, increased thirst and urination, diarrhea, weakness, aches and pains. Also muscle spasms around the eyes and I believe higher blood pressure though I  can't corroborate exactly. All symptoms have gone away since quitting. The one that's lingered the longest has been the increased thirst and urination. Apparently- this medication can raise blood glucose levels in blood and urine triggering diabetes. Fortunately, its been a little over a week since I stopped medication and those symptoms are getting better now too. (one day I counted-- I had to go to the bathroom 13 x's in a 12 hour period)"


"I just finished with my 5th injection in my left knee, can not walk today. Pain after injection was like having a scope done and walking on it immediately after.  Hoping to find some relief soon. Not looking good.."


"This med has worked a lot better than the 10mg Percocet 4 x daily that I was on before. I take 10mg Percocet cut in half twice daily with the Embeda, it helps while the med has a slow uptake.

The first week or so, I was a little bit dizzy and tired.  That went away and I have no complaints. The meds work.  The Narcan in the pills doesn't bother me or effect the way the meds work for me.

I have had bad back problems for 25 years.  My S Spine and my L Spine are separated on the right side 4mm and the L spine is pushed forward 2mm.  I have had chronic pain half of my life due to this injury. This medicine really helps."


"I had this inserted in the beginning of June 2015 . The first 2 weeks I loved it I lost 10 pounds and my acne started to clear up. Then everything went down hill. I've had maybe a week and a half collectively that I haven't had a period, other than that I've had a heavy period or heavy spotting for about 4 months. Acne came back and oily skin and hair. The last period I had lasted 29 days and I was basically hemorrhaging according to my gyno (I had bad periods prior to nexplanon so heavy bleeding wasn't odd for me) It's a "good form of bc" only because its worry free but I'm getting it taken out 9/24/15 and finding another form of birth control. Everyone is different, try it for yourself, but its not for me."


"Works better than Oxycontin and oxycodone. I'm far from pain free but it does help. Worst side effects of the medicines are the sweat freezes."


"Hello!
I want to tell others that being on Paxil 10 mg. for a few months now has helped me to center myself once again.

My life is filled with other people's issues, depression, anger, and discord in their own lives that have depressed me.
Situational depression is, in my life, a constant.
I just do not have happy people around me and the doctor tells me they are making me "sick".

My doctor saw me with high anxiety and worry that was causing me to retreat from daily life.
His advice was to try Paxil to give me some relief!
Now, how to get the others around me to get therapy and help..."


"I've been taking Velivet for about a year now because I started to have periods that lasted all month which resulted in anemia. My only complaint is that the cramps are quite bad, but it's done its job for me, so I can't complain!"


"I was out of options. Blowing my nose every five minutes and not being able to breathe. I tried saline spray but 2 minutes after it was to do all over again. I went to the pharmacy and asked what could I do because I was tired of not sleeping and not breathing and I was loosing my patience when it came to eating because I got so irritated of losing my breath. She said use drixoral and instantly!! It worked! I highly recommend it"


"Causes less nausea, in comparison to Norco 10. Oxy 10s are obviously going to do the trick better but also without the nausea. Overall, for moderate pain in most normal situations, this is the way to go (especially if your stomach is touchy)."


"I have arthritis is both knees from years of athletics, in my youth. I have moderate to severe pain after long standing, use or cold. The Flector Patch on my knees are perfect. I use them as needed and I experience 90% relief without having to take any oral medicines. I am a FAN!"


"Been manic psyhotic and on since life since 2009.

Doc gave me 0.5 3x as needed.

I think I will need only one a day. I take one after breakfast.

It's been a while since I've felt this normal."


"Let me start off by saying - this drug works.  For most, if not all of middle/high school, I had very bad acne that was resistant to doxycycline, minocycline, proactiv, Murad, benzoyl peroxide, salycilic acid, and all the wipes I could get my hands on.  You more than likely will be free from acne at least for a few years after treatment, and it's absolutely wonderful!  Being able to walk around without having to check mirrors for a new red/white bump on your face is as great as you think it will is.  Unfortunately all this comes at a cost, which is why they're so serious and cautious when giving it to you.  They still don't know exactly how it works - only that it's permanent.  It doesn't just affect your acne it affects your entire body."


"What a success Pristiq was after being on Effexor which took away my sex drive completely.  Now I have my sex drive back.

And I take a large dose of Trazodone to treat fribromyalgia which causes a severe sugar addiction.  I mean most of my calories were from sugar, until the Pristiq which eliminated the addiction.  Now I just enjoy sugar, but not the super addiction.

And the Pristiq has treated my depression which was terrible after going onto Savella (after the Effexor). "


"Switched to this pill as my other pill was no longer available. No real side effects as far as I can tell (knock wood), but just took the last one this morning and no bleeding at all. As per these testimonials - thank you, ladies! - that is normal, but I'm not cool with that, it freaks me out a bit. Will talk to my OBGYN next week about not getting any bleeding at all, but as I can tell of no other side effects will stay on it for now. Thanks again, ladies, for sharing; it clearly depends on each individual body."


"I feel great and it has been only 3 days.  I have battled with Major Depressive Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder starting treatment in 2006.  When I came back to States I was in 4 hospitals for months treated by the best on 7-10 different medications at different times. I had ECT etc.  For me all the medications did not do a thing for me but get suicidal thoughts and gained 60 pounds.  One antidepressant medicine I was on for a few years was Lexapro. I was in Aruba and wanted to die.  Through much thought and discussion, I weaned off of all the antidepressants.  After 8 years just last week a Doctor said I never have been on Wellbutrin and put me on it.  I have for the last few months been really down and out.   Immediately I feel better.  Took only 8 years. And wasted time in Hospital & ECT."


"When I run out of these patches the pain hits me really quick so I try to remember and call my doctor so that I don't run out again."


"First colonoscopy at age 56. Doctor had explained during consult I would be given propofol to induce anesthesia. I found it hilarious that just before I was induced by the anesthesiologist, they were playing Michael Jacksons "You wanna be trying something" over the PA in the ceiling (Michael Jackson died from propofol). Anyway, anesthesiologist pumped in the propofol and in under 10 secs I was gone. I felt the drug acting on my brain just before I went under and said " here it comes", and then I was totally out. Woke up in recovery instantly fully awake but felt just slightly fuzzy. Was unsteady on my feet for about 5 mins. That's it. No bad side effects. The prep was not bad at all. Colonoscopy is NO BIG DEAL at all."


"Not worth the risk! The fungus is definitely clearing up, but I've lost my taste so I'm losing weight (the wrong way) because everything I eat or drink is nasty tasting. I get hungry, but eat a few bites and it tastes like mush. I lose my appetite and stop eating. My skin is itchy, and I have a thick, coated tongue that's sensitive and achy with a constant feeling of something stuck in the back of my throat. Now I read that my taste buds may not ever wake up again! That's going to seriously lower my quality of life! If I'd known these side effects before taking Lamisil, I wouldn't have taken the risk! Using a topical twice a day of tea tree oil, Vick's Vapo Rub, or FungiNail for the rest of my life would be worth it to have my taste back!"


"Started taking this when I found out I inherited my Dad's crazy cholesterol issues.  I was only mildly overweight at 5'7" and 170lbs.  In the past 6 months I've dropped down to 140lbs without changing anything.  Stayed on the lowest dose.  Only side effect is tingling in hands now and then.  Cholesterol issues are now gone and I get non stop questions about this medication.  I can't say anything bad about it.  If you don't have a secondary condition where you insurance will help pay for it, it is quite pricey however."


"Works extremely well, will continue to use."


"Didn't work"


"This is the WORST birth control. Ever. Granted I don't get a period. My breasts are so sore I don't even know what to do. I'm a stomach sleeper and that is not an option with this. It's unreal. I will be back to my loestrin and never even looking at this stuff again."


"This by far was the worst experience of my entire life... The pain was immediate after inserting the medication, it burns and itches like HELL!! Within 5 minutes after use I was crying in pain, and after 10 minutes I was in the shower trying to wash it out. Now I'm stuck here with an ice pack on my vagina and even more pain than I was in. DO NOT USE THIS! I wish I had read the reviews before I used this instead of just taking someone's word for it, I'll never make that mistake again!"


"Some slight tingling at application around the nose, otherwise excellent results at almost eliminating breakouts. Now I only get 1 or 2 sores when I am under very extreme stress."


"I have had 3 Kidney Transplants and I've been on Cellcept 2 different times. The last time I was on Cellcept, for 7 years it worked well until I developed Cellcept Colitis. I was extremely sick and found myself in the hospital. The doctors discontinued Cellcept and now I am on Imuran."


"FOLKS, NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS MANY SAY IT IS. Yes, I had to shout that first sentence.  With trepidation, after reading many of the reviews on here that claimed the Suprep was the most foul liquid they had ever consumed, I mixed the 6 oz. liquid with 10 oz. of cold tap water. I tentatively sipped it and, upon learning that it tasted like weak, slightly salty grape Koolaid, I was able to down the substance in two 8 oz, measures. Either I have a stronger tolerance than many here, or they just exaggerate a wee bit, it just wasn't bad at all. I think the worst part was trying to drink the following quart of water in the next hour.I had a bloated, waterlogged feeling in my gut, but other than that it was a walk in the park. Got cleaned out quickly."


"1I was on anafranil many years ago.  Took it for 5 years.  Unfortunately, after 5 years, it stopped working for me.  But, it is a wonder medication.  Give it a try.  More than likely, it will work for you.  If not, give fluvoxamine a try.  It is another really good one.  Otnly side effect was dry mouth.  Small price to pay for the wonder effects I got from anafranil.  Give it a try. When I took it, there was no co-pay.  Nowadays, there probably will be a co-pay, but probably not a bad one."


"I suffer from generalized anxiety and frequent panic attacks. Been on the medication for a week now. First 6 days 5 mg, now its been upped to 10 mg. Definitely has taken the edge off, but I'm in a daze/dream like state. Gonna stick it out and give it a few more weeks. Better and more stabilized mood.

Also, side effect of bad stomach pains and bathroom issues. Hoping thats also resolved soon."


"Absolutely made me in agony in my joints,  I have osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis and fybromylia and after taking trazodone I couldn't walk or lift my arms and was screaming out in pain"


"I've had Frozen Shoulder for 8 months.  If you aren't familiar with frozen shoulder, it is not only inconvenient because of the inability to move your arm, it is terribly painful.  It takes usually about 12 to 24 months to get over it, and I've been on Vicodin, Tramodol, Advil and other pain killers for this, while doing physical therapy.  I also have a topical prescription compound for my pain.  I was at my wit's end when my doctor came up with the idea of Cymbalta.  It seems to have been a great idea.  I have a little dry mouth, but I am about 80 percent pain free.  I still can't 'Move' my arm, but with physical therapy, that will come in time.  It used to hurt (REALLY HURT) 24/7!"


"Hi,
I stopped drinking and started the Saxenda 90 days ago.  I have lost 25lbs and I feel great.  Initially I had zero appetite, it has come back slightly and I find that I am not interested in full meals at all.

This has been an amazing journey.  I am within 15lbs of my goal weight!

YEAH!!"


"After years of increasing my dosage of Xanax to a dangerous level of treatment, I've finally found a benzodiazepine that works the same every time. It has worked this way for over a year and a half. I am taking 2mg as needed. Taking it on an empty stomach is crucial for full effects."


"Stopped periods as expected great news no more heavy bleeding stopped chronic pain that dropped me to my knees when standing or moving
Downsides are memory loss, chronic fatigue, bone pain, loss of hair, sore breasts
I'm on zoladex 3.6 once a month with HRT injection number 4
Overall I'm in less pain but still struggling with every day tasks and to carry on working as a normal healthy 36 year old woman should be able to roll on coming off this drug and having my hysterectomy"


"This medicine has helped my migraines significantly. I had been having 4-5 migraine attacks per week and now am down to 1 or 2 every few weeks. Some weeks I don't have any. A huge relief. I had migraines for years. Missed work, severe pain and this medicine is a huge relief. I do feel tired and sluggish and may be related to this medicine but I don't know for sure. I will take that side effect over the pain of a migraine any day."


"I've been taking 8mcg Amitiza twice a day, for two months, to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Finally! A Dr. who actually listened to me and provided a solution instead of blaming me for the GI/bowel problems. (i.e., "You need more fiber," "It's your nerves," or "It's caused by the NSAIDS you take."). Almost 40 years of daily chronic painful bloating, constipation & pain under my left ribcage is almost gone, (I'm 50.)
It did take a few weeks to adjust to it. By that, I mean: 1.) Discovering that taking Fiber Supplements with the prescription caused painful gas/bloating, 2.) Determining exactly how much food/drink to ingest with each dose, to avoid gas/bloating or a headache & 3.) Remembering to take it with a meal.
I'd give it a 10 if there was 0 bloating and no headaches."


"I have smoked since I was 12 yrs old. Started smoking daily at age 15. I am now 51. Quit a few times for 3 or 4 months but always went back to it. On day 2 with Zyban and still smoking but looking forward to finally quitting. First day I took one in morning. Felt a bit funny but also was getting pains in chest n arm. Not sure if this was just a panic attack or what but going to keep going. If it gets worse I will have to stop taking zyban. But I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it was nothing more than a panic attack."


"I suffer Acquired Angioedema. Ir's excellent to diminish angioedema episodes, rated at 250 mg.-daily. No side effects."


"I have been on Implanon for a few months now and I have had good and bad things happen. I have lost weight but I have had 3 periods and this recent one was the worst. I was sick, light-headed and dizzy. Then I had continued abdominal pain and pelvic pain, almost like labor pains. I enjoy the Implanon but I can do without the pain."


"I got Mirena about 9 months ago, and am so pleased with it. I am 23 years old and have never had children. The doctor told me this might make insertion more painful, but he decided to try something. He gave me a pill normally used for people with stomach ulcers (sorry, I can't remember the  name of the drug), which had the side effect of softening the cervix. The insertion was not bad at all. It hurt, yes, but not as badly as I've heard from other women who got an IUD before having children. Now, my period is much lighter, my sex life is even better than before because I don't feel worried about pregnancy. Also, it was cost effective. I have health insurance and so it cost about the same amount as 3 months Ortho Tri-cyclen and it's good for 5 years."


"My Anxiety symptoms before Lexapro

I was always paranoid of people judging me and just wasn't myself because I always felt panicked.  I would socially isolate myself from friends and family, which then drove me into depression.  My anxiety inhibited myself from learning and grasping new knowledge because I was too anxious to even learn.  Even doing the smallest tasks (paying bills) would cause an overwhelming amount of anxiety.

Now (after 4 weeks on 10 mg)

- I'm mellow, feel confident. Someone I just met pegged me as an intellect! God knows how long anxiety has made me doubt my intelligence.  I'm able to do tasks easier, which has reduced my procrastination.  It hasn't completely reduced my depression, but Im thinking of trying 20 mg."


"Takes the edge off. Wondered if thinning hair was because of stress or a side effect. Has definitely saved me from having a meltdown though, even though I am on the lowest dosage."


"In the beginning I had some diarrhea and belly issues...that subsided after a few days. I only have one reaction to it now and that is I get an itchy hive at the injection site about 12 hours after I use it. It goes away within a few hours, I'm not worried. It has lowered my HA1C's like a charm. I LOVE this injection, I feel fuller longer, I no longer crave sugar, I've lost 25 pounds without really trying and I have no side effects at all. One tip...to ease the burn of the shot I put it in a cup of warm water so it comes up past room temperature. Also I use the coupon on the website to pay for it."


"I can't recommend this pill. It's only been two days and my IQ has gone way down, I promise it wasn't always this way... Anyway, within two days of taking this pill my mind became incredibly forgetful, I forgot my own phone number, and it took me 5 minutes to be able to recall it again. I made multiple big mistakes at work, mistakes that I've never made in my whole 2 years there. I was mortified, but thankfully my boss was really nice about it.

Also, I gave a girlfriend a ride home and she told me I was driving awfully and it kind of scared her. Normally I'm a very cautious driver, and she told me that she'd never felt that way before with my driving.

I can't continue taking this pill because it destroys my good work performance."


"I have had an imbalance of yeast for years. I am 32, it started in my mid 20's where I really noticed the vaginal teeter totter. I was prescribed amoxicillin (10 days) for a bacterial infection of tonsils. I woke up with a swollen, dry vagina 5 days later. I took a diflucan and then bought a generic 7 day YI treatment. I felt no recovery until day 6 but still felt sensations and itching. The vaginal area was a little less swollen but still inflamed. No more yeast or texture but still had inner vaginal swelling. I am on night 7 and hoping it goes away because it still hasn't. This antibiotic mucked up my system. Seeing a homeopathic doctor in two weeks to rebalance my body before baby making. UGH."


"I was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia CML in June of 2010.  I have been on Gleevec for about a year and a half now as Tasigna did not work for me.  I have had various side effects like others (i.e. swelling in the face, diarrhea, body sores, and muscle aches).  Thank heaven I did not lose my hair. The worst is the sores in my mouth that I cannot get rid of and the doctors do not find anything to give me any relief!  If I had to pay for the medicines myself I could not do it but with my wonderful insurance I am able to take the medicines and live a good life.  Otherwise I do not know where I would be without it.  I just got married in August 2012 to my soul mate and this medication give me a new lease on life!"


"I used to get gout in the past. Mainly in my big toe, occasionally severe - meaning I could not sleep, or walk. Basically - when it was at its worse - it was a living hell. I was prescribed a preventative (probenecid?), along with pain meds. Then I was given Colchicine. The way I was prescribed it was  unusual - I was told to take a pill every hour until I became sick!  Well, about 6 hours and six pills later - I slowly became ill, had the runs, was throwing up - felt like I had the flu. But, after all that nastiness passed, amazingly the pain in my toe was gone! It seemed to have been flushed from my system. My toe was still red and itchy, but the pain was gone. It was amazing! Ultimately, the side-effects were surely worth the relief!"


"Took for 10 days for H. Pylori along with two other medications. Left a slightly odd taste in my mouth and made me a little drowsy. No other significant side effects, and cured me of this nasty bug."


"Starting my third month on this medication to control my eating habits in order to lose weight. I started at 183 lbs.  I weighed in this morning at 180.6 lbs. The bupropion part has helped my mood and attitude, but I see no change in inappropriate eating or cravings/desire for pizza, ice cream, etc. I pay $90 plus tax a month."


"Did NOTHING for my broken ankle concerning pain."


"I was on Orsythia for about a year. It did its job in that I did not get pregnant, but I had to quit taking it because of the awful side effects. Weight gain was minimal but definitely occurred. After about 6 months my acne became worse than it has ever been, but even that wasn't the worst of it. Orsythia brought my anxiety to an all-time high, and I was experiencing awful mood swings. All of these symptoms practically disappeared within 2 months after quitting it. I did not have anxiety before taking Orsythia, and now even though it has been almost a year since I quit (haven't taken another birth control since) I still have bouts of anxiety from time to time. I believe my anxiety was triggered by this birth control."


"After over 4 months of post nasal drip, causing coughing, just two 10 mg pills have caused about a 60% decrease in those symptoms.  Expensive even with insurance but well worth it to this user."


"I got Mirena 6 weeks after my second child was born in hopes for easy birth control. Insertion was painful, but nothing a little Ibuprofen wouldn't handle. I bled very light for 6 weeks straight after insertion. Finally my period came regularly it was extremely light but lasted at least 3 days longer than normal (7+days). That was nothing compared to the pain the IUD caused me 24-7, my husband felt it, even 9 months into having it he moved it causing extreme nausea, dizziness, back pain for 2 weeks until it moved back to place. Then lets add the severe PMS symptoms to the mixture, I was miserable. Had it removed 17 months after insertion and would not recommend to anyone. The pain and side effects out weight the benefits."


"I originally started this on January 8, 2016 at a weight of 223 lbs. and ended it sometime around August 2016. I started with 15mg and increased to 30mg then decreased to come off of it. I lost over 60 pounds during that time and then lost a little more after coming off of the medication. I maintained my weight with a 5 lb fluctuation. Just recently (Feb. 2017) I was put back on the medication to help me drop weight before possible surgery. I was instantly put on 30mg. I started at 160 lbs and as of today I'm at 145 lbs. The goal is to be at 130-135 lbs.

I haven't had any bad side affects other than random bursts of energy, dry mouth, the nasty taste in my mouth, And the lack of bowel movements."


"I imagine death to be just like this. I had been taking medicine for an inner ear infection which had me constipated for 5 days and I was experiencing pain from the constipation. I didn't realize there was different kinds of laxatives, which is on me for sure! I took 2 pills at 7:30am because that's when I got off work and didn't have work til 4pm that day. They kicked in about 1030am and I was on and off the toilet until I had work. Sweating, burning and watery diarrhea, with cramps 81702037x worse than period cramps. I was okay for a little bit and then at 9pm the pain came back with a vengeance. Still going... cramping, hot and cold & pooping. I started crying I'm in so much pain. NEVER again. I'd rather be constipated!!"


"I'm 64 and had hep c for 40 years. Don't drink, smoke pot, take sleep medication, have a weak stomach, occasional headaches and psoriasis. Started treatment in September. Experienced NO side effects what so ever. Bonus, the psoriasis on my knees and elbows 95% gone. Was also taking Ribaverin. They don't want you to smoke pot because it is so important that you take meds on time. I'm cured from hep c. Hope this helps."


"I used to gamble a lot. After Chantix, I have no urge to gamble. Thanks."


"Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo is probably the best pill I've ever been on and I've tried 7 different pills in the last 4 years! I've been on it for about 3 months so far and I've noticed that I grew up cup size, my skin has cleared up, and thankfully no weight gain or pregnancies. The only downsides are that it's expensive, period cramps are a little more intense, and my sex drive has decreased a tiny bit. Other than that, this pill is great and I definitely recommend it."


"After Aristospan injections to both knees for a osteoarthritis flare up, I had almost complete pain relief for at least 6 months. Far better than other steroidal injections. 40 mgs/ knee. No discernable side effects."


"I started taking Cialis 5mg for BPH about 18 months ago.  I had been taking all the other FDA approved drugs (alpha blockers) like Avodart and various others.  They did not help at all.  My Doctor suggested I try Cialis 5mg to help shrink my enlarged prostate.  Within a few weeks the number of night time urinations dropped by about 30%.  After a year, I was only getting up once a night.  By 18 months I was sleeping all night.  The daytime urination urges also dropped by the same amounts.  I had few, if any, bad side effects. It did produce very firm errections!  My doctor has stated that my prostate is in great condition and is normal in size. For the record, I am a fit 66 years old and now sleep all night!"


"The only thing good about this product is that you don't have to remember to take it... You only have to remember the day you put it in... lol, which I forgot the first two months. I've been on the ring for 4 months and I HATE IT. I have never had acne in my life, and I now have severe acne along my jawline and hairline, and chest. It gets pushed out of my vagina daily, I don't think I'm able to push it up far enough. I've never had sex with it in, I always take it out, and it burns really bad during intercourse. I've hardly had sex since I've been on it because I have no sex drive. I'm disgusted by the thought of sex, and my vagina is painfully sensitive to the touch. I'm also really moody.... This birth control is terrible."


"My only regret is not taking this sooner in life. I suffered with anxiety as well as PMDD that disrupted my life and marriage frequently.

I had tried Cipralex previously but was scared off because I started at full dosage. Upon the guidance of my pharmacist I started 5mg for two weeks and then went up to 10.

Side effects were minor and went away after a month or so.

I still have some difficulty climaxing and may start taking Wellbutrin as well to negate this.

Otherwise I am a happy, carefree confident person. I'm social, I have no more social anxiety and very little anxiety in general. I am calm and don't sweat the small things. I hope this continues to work for me."


"I was having daily morning migraines and my doctor prescribed Elavil 10mg to take at night as a preventative medication. It worked right away and I love it since it helps me sleep too. I am very happy with what Elavil has done for me."


"I have been struggling with speaking in front of a group for many years. I am now 40 and you would think that through life's experiences that I would have conquered being afraid of making a speech in front of a crowd. I was even asked by a family member to read all of the sympathy cards at my uncle's funeral but I couldn't do it and I felt bad. Well, finally decided to research and find a prescription drug that will help me and came across these testimonials about propranolol, so I  located a pcp and decided to go in and get a prescription. I'm a student and I have to make speeches in front of the class and yesterday was the BIG day. I took this 20mg pill an hr before and it really did work!! Great speech pill!!"


"I'm taking both medications for pain after my back surgery.  It works but pain comes back about an hour before I'm scheduled to take another dose."


"Switched from Butrans 20mcg to Nucynta ER 100, but wasn't enough for mid to end of work day, so PM switched me to 200mg x 2 daily. So far so good, no side effects and much better control of the pain along with being in a better mood overall. Degenerative Disc Disease and muscle spasms are my main culprits over past 8 years, 33 now. I've gotten to the point where epidurals seem to be the only thing that will allow me to live a close to normal life.

Nucynta has really kept things at a manageable uncomfortable level compared to before. I hated the roller coaster of non ER (extended release) meds and highly recommend making the switch if permitted."


"I've been taking Loryna (generic for Yaz) for about two years now. I'll preface this review by saying I'm turning 27 and I've been on some form of BC since age 20. I had surgery 12/2012 for ovarian cysts, and ever since have been struggling with weight gain, pelvic bloating, and cramping that gets worse with each passing month. When I first tried this medication, I had little to no effects. But after about 4-6 months, I gained about 30 pounds. After two years, I'm up to 40 extra pounds with no reason for it. I'm constantly bloated, hungry and moody. Not to mention my libido is nonexisstent and I never want to be touched by my fiance. I'm getting off this horrible medication and going on Sprintec this weekend."


"I have chronic sinus infections, over the last 20 years I have tried everything including surgery, allergy shots, and many different types of antibiotics.  Since I am allergic to Penicillin I have limited chocies, but think I have tried them all.  Biaxin is the only thing that works for me."


"I've been on tramadol 50 my 3x day for 7 years now for arthritis. It's a very good pain relief it also helps sleep good an helps with my anxiety issues. But my tolerance level started to get high after a year of taking it. It stop working good so I had to start taking four a day, then ended up finding out I'm having withdrawal symptoms which is VERY TERRIBLE thing to go through. I suggest if anyone taking this... *WARNING* if u feel like it not working anymore and you've been taking it for a long period of time stop taking them that means your getting addicted. Or just take a break from taking them for a bit. Went through hell with the withdrawal from those."


"I generally suffer from bipolar, anxiety and some form of psychosis, the delusions from psychosis caused most of my anxiety and I had to be put on Wellbutrin, risperodone, and klonopin. With this medication my simptoms of psychosis are much better relieved and I was able to withdraw from using klonopin all the time to control my anxiety. I found what I needed."


"I have Atrial fibrillation, stress and panic attacks. This is a great medicine, the heart doctors were wanting to place a pace-maker then they ran all the tests my heart was okay so I ended up on Xanax but if you think you are having a heart attack get yourself to a E.R. again. This is a great medicine for stress, panic attacks. "


"After battling the social stigma of admitting that I suffer from Depression and Anxiety, I researched on the internet and talked with my Medical Dr. about getting on Lexapro for my depression and Anxiety. However, I realized that there is about a 4 week window before the effects occur,,,, so if you are new to it like me and have anxiety,,,, I would consider requesting your dr. to put you on a short term Anxiety medication,,,, In my case, I went with Xanax, which seems ok,,,, so far...."


"I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia if Feb. 2005.  The pain associated with this is excruciating, to say the least.  I have never had such pain in all my life.  Just two nights ago I was in the ER with another episode. The doctor prescribed me Neurontin. I slept so good last night! The first good night's sleep I have had since I can remember.  My episodes happen unexpectedly and it could happen at the drop of a hat.  Then I might go a year before another "attack". I just never know when this will occur.  But I do know one thing, I would not wish this on my worst enemy.  I am praying that the Neurontin will help subside the "attacks" and the horrible pain associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia."


"I had always been a very shy, quiet, depressed person and also struggled with fatigue.  After taking this medicine for 2 weeks at 100mg I had what I would call a severe emotional release and then a "coming out of my shell". It was very exhilarating. I began to approach women which had always been a problem for me, then started to have a lot of girlfriends, very happy for a while, felt like I got my life back. But then I started to do some strange things, began to act very aggressive physically and sexually, took A LOT of dangerous, crazy risks, went out to parties every night and had urge to drink myself out of my mind. Very strong urge to drink, and then sleep for majority of the day."


"Pros:

Effective (Always was on time for my injection)

No period

No more PMS

Cons:

Cramping on and off throughout a year on Depo shot

Gained 50 pounds within a year

Raised blood pressure

Nervousness and dizziness"


"I have been on OTCL for 4 months. The first couple of months I had several bad mood swings, but those have improved. I still experience irratibility and nausea daily and have gained 5 lbs. I feel bloated often and less energetic. My sex drive hasn't decreased much, my periods are light and predictable, and I haven't become pregnant. I get moderate breakouts and this medication hasn't had any effect on those either way. I've tried worse, but I definitely don't feel as good as when I'm not on birth control."


"The best part of taking Lo Loestrin Fe is that I can still have an orgasm! All the other birth control I've ever tried I've hated, because of that and stronger side affects. This  pill has worked great for me."


"So when I started getting my period at about 13 I had the WORST CRAMPS EVER. Like I'm talking over the toilet, in the shower, missing school, and stuff like that. Typically it was only the first, rarely the second, day Of my cycle I would stay home or come home in bed feeling like my insides were flipping inside out. So after a couple months of this my mom got worried and took me to the doctor who told me I should go get an ultrasound on my uterus to make sure that there wasn't extra blood flow, extra lining, or anything. This is mostly because I didn't have blood clots so she wanted to make sure there wasn't something that needed attention pronto. nothing came up in the ultrasound. So I got prescribed naproxen and it's a LIFE SAVER!!!!"


"I didn't have such a good experience with it. Whenever I take it after breakfast as my doctor prescribed me, i feel nausea and dizziness. In the starting days I felt severe weakness and pain in my backbone and in my whole body but as the time passed my feelings are getting changed just like I like  feel vomiting even during sleep. I feel like my heart comes out, I feel dizziness too much and feel blah. I'm worried about my condition because it is necessary to take this medicine but the side effects are making my life like hell."


"I started phentermine on 7/24/15 at 379.5lbs. Today I weighed in at 363. For a total loss of 16.5lbs in 7 days. The first day I was extremely nauseous, highly energetic, cranky and had dry mouth. The dry mouth and crankiness went away after the first day. I generally eat 2-300 calories and a 300 calorie protein shake with 52g of protein. I supplement with various vitamins and work out. I am hoping to lose another 10 in the next month. Overall I am not even slightly hungry although my disgust for food is starting to wain. Example of meal: Half a piece of cheese, one turkey slice, half a cracker; then I am done. Hoping I can tolerate 2 protein shakes by next week. Working great so far."


"I have had the Mirena since March of 2008 the first year it was great, insertion was not painful and my period stopped 2 months later. This second year I have been miserable though. My hips hurt, migraines and nausea everyday, and abdominal pains that just never go away. I want to take it out, but I have Factor 5 and unable to take other birth control. The side effects do not sound so severe but they are quite difficult to deal with."


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


"The best asthma medicine I have ever used (and I've used literally every one available). The side effects (slight light-headedness, mouth irritation) just went away within the first few days, apart from some sore muscles in the chest. All the dizziness, general muscle pain and slight fever I had on Pulmicort simply vanished, which is very nice. Moreover, my cough and mucus production has clearly gone down compared to Pulmicort."


"This is the most amazing medicine. I've had problems with being unmotivated, overweight and depressed for years, and this drug can make me feel like a new person. Unfortunately, I'm stuck taking these pills just so I can feel productive. Oddly, though, sometimes even when I'm not on the drug, I feel as if I'm moving in fast motion, but my brain isn't. It's very strange but I can deal with it."


"I have been on Lutera for almost exactly two years now, and it has been great. I wasn't getting my periods very often before, and Lutera has regulated them and also shortened the number of days from 5-7 down to 3-4. My first period after starting it was terrible because I had a huge glob of blood come out in one chunk. However, after that one period everything else has been much more predictable and normal. It does not seem to have made my sex drive low at all, but that could be something to do with my age."


"I took Epitol for a while and loved it."


"I was on this pill for 8 years.  I never had mood swings, weight gain, or decreased sex drive.  It initially helped with acne, but I developed cystic acne while taking this pill and the pill didn't seem to help it.  I thought I should switch birth controls for this reason.  I switched to Ortho-cept/Reclipsen - BIG mistake.  NO sex drive, mood swings, extreme fatigue and depression.  The only positive was that it has gotten the cystic acne under control.  The rest of the side effects aren't worth it though and I have switched back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo which had none of these side effects.  I definitely think Ortho is the way to go."


"I had cystic acne and nothing worked until I finally tried Accutane. It's truly a life saver! I had lost my confidence until I tried this product. Only side effect was dry nose, dry yes and chapped lips. All of which is minor and worth the beautiful and flawless skin that follows! Four years later and it's still the best and only thing that works! I tried it all...cortisone shots in the face, Retin A, Differin, facials, scrubs, Proactive, blue light treatment etc.... nothing ever worked. Do yourself a favor and get this as soon as possible. I was finally able to give up wearing foundation too."


"Since I started this pill I've experienced; Seriously insane jump and change in my eating habits.
Lack of motivation to to do anything physical that I previously enjoyed.
And the worst symptom I've had has been the change in my mood. I have said and done some pretty horrible things that were unlike me. I felt extreme sadness and hopelessness. So bad that even others noticed these changes in me and it wasn't good.

I was prescribed this medication to help with excessive bleeding and cysts, however it no longer feels worth continuing this specific med."


"I've been on a combination of Westhroid and Nature-throid due to the shortages for a couple months now.  Gradually been upping the dose and FINALLY today after yesterdays increase my abdominal bloating is down! I've been afraid to "up" my dose in fear of not getting enough supply. But the bloating was so bad- none of my clothes fit -and I looked 8 months pregnant that and other non abating symptoms forced me to up one more grain and voila! Now, the other fear is will my doctor "freak" out? last labs showed low end free T's and a very suppressed TSH- which as we know makes dr's go nutty. But it does appear Westhroid is a bit easier to get.  "


"It took me months to build up to my current dose of 1.2, but I tolerate it really well now, and would encourage those who find the side effects tough, to just click up a little bit every week to give your body a chance to get used to it.  I also take mid afternoon which seems to be a great time for me as I don't overeat at dinner or snack in the evening anymore."


"15 mg as needed no more than 2 times a day was absolutely the right dosage for me.  Side effects NONE.  Very effective for panic attacks and general anxiety.  I have tried most benzos, this is by far the best."


"I have taken this birth control for over 6 months now and am very pleased with it. I previously had Implanon and had a lot of side effects with it, including bad mood swings and weight gain. After switching to Lo Loestrin Fe I started experiencing a slight loss of appetite and some nausea, which made me lose 25lbs that I had put on as a result of the Implanon. I could do without the nausea, but I'm pleased with the weight loss, especially because I was expecting to gain weight if anything. I have had no bleeding besides when I slip up and forget to take my pill, besides some very light spotting at the end of my pill cycle which I almost don't even notice it most of the time."


"I have been on the patch for 10 months now and I absolutely love it. I don't worry about pregnant scares at all. The only down side I have is that when I put on a new patch after my period I get really nauseated and a bad headache for a few hours but this started about 3 months ago and the other downside is that when I exercise and take hot showers it seems to make the patch slip off. But it's honestly the best birth control I've been on EASY to use and GREAT protection."


"I've been dealing with severe panic disorder for about 9 months. I really did try many medications and I have to say that Pristiq has been the best for me. I've been taking it for about 6 weeks and feel much better. Although at times my sleeping is not so great but the other benefits do out weigh that. I am very happy with Pristiq."


"My grandson is six now and he takes Adderall XR 15mg. He was only 4 years old when I finally decided to have him tested. He was so active, never finished what he was doing, Never got along with other kids. But now he's a straight "A" student. He's always trying new things. I don't have to think for him anymore, now he thinks for himself. This was the only drug he has ever tried, but I would not change it for the world."


"This medication has been a great for me. I take it every morning (the lowest dose) on an empty stomach when I first wake up. I have had many years of chronic constipation and have tried MANY different things. This is the only thing that has really worked for me. Fortunately, I have not had the diarrhea issues that some people have reported. My doctor did say this can be a side effect for some. For others like me, it has worked great. Like any medication, there is always the chance you may have side effects and have to discontinue it. I think it's worth trying to see if it's right for you if you have had years of constipation that has effected your quality of life."


"Hello, I had smoked for 40 years and tried everything to stop to no avail. I had health issues and knew I had to stop. My doctor then suggested I try Chantix, I have now been smoke free for 3 1/2 years. I feel so much better, and do not miss smoking , I only wish I had taken Chantix sooner."


"Been dealing with cold sores for 26 years now. As soon as I feel the tingle I grab 2 Valtrex from my glove compartment or back pack combined with Denavir cream and I'm going on 2 years with no visible outbreaks. Officially have the perfect herpes weapon. Even though the medication is expensive it is so worth it because you only take it when you need it if your able to tell when you may get one."


"I was officially diagnosed with ADHD around age 28 but it wasn't until 30 that I decided to try medication. I started with Vyvanse. Holy crap! It was amazing. I hadn't realized how much noise went on in my head until it was quiet. Then I could have linear thought patterns. For the first time ever my life started to come together. I could see tasks in processes, I could think clearly, I could manage my emotions. It was amazing. Then the side effects kicked in. My dr and I went through every other adhd medication there was and nothing helped. I did more research and found that my problem was that all of the medications use dyes which gave me flu like symptoms. Vyvanse uses the most dyes so made me the sickest. I now take it out of capsule."


"I went from being a positive, upbeat, never cry type person. I'm stopping it today because I have been having suicidal thoughts, huge bouts of rage, self harming behavior, anxiety, extreme irritability and horrible feelings of being worthless. I have NEVER felt like that before until I took this for  8 months . DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG"


"This medication works very quickly and effectively.  I take Lasix/furosemide at night and I have to get up two to three times a night to release all of the fluid which I retain durring the day.  By morning I have lost between 4 to 5 lbs of fluid in my body."


"One word. Effective. I just started using Hypercare and it has literally changed my life. I'm going to be a freshman, so this product is just relieving. I recommend this to anyone who is fed up with the embarrassment of having sweating hands, armpits etc. Thank you Hypercare!"


"I have had selective mutism (an anxiety disorder) since I was very young. I am 19 now. In grade 5, I started taking fluoxetine. By the end of the year, I was talking to all the girls in my class. I felt more confident. I could order by myself at restaurants now, something I wasn't able to do before. There are still some people I don't talk to, but I talk to every new person I meet. Fluoxetine has improved my quality of life and I am happy now. I have been taking fluoxetine for 5 years now and I can't imagine what my life would be like if my doctor and my mom ( a pharmacist) didn't recommend it when I was 10."


"I have only been taking acamprosate for about a week now but it works very well so far! It really quiets that craving and urge that makes you want to drink. If you're suffering or think you're on the way to becoming addicted, i highly suggest asking your doctor about acamprosate. You will feel normal again and not worrying about when your next drink will be, which becomes tiring. Im thankful my doctor perscribed this and for the people who invented it."


"This was an absolute nightmare. 10 minutes after use of the product I was sitting on my bed crying my eyes out it hurt so bad. The burning sensation and pain was incredible.  It takes a lot for me to cry about anything, especially when it comes to pain. I immediately had to take a shower and wash everything out. Worst product I think I've ever used in my life."


"First time using this product... I was in so much pain I Couldn't bend down to get it off of the bottom shelf.... within 20 min I felt like a new man.   Only reason I give it a 9out of 10 is because it was on the bottom shelf..."


"I followed the directions my DR. gave me - 1 packet at 5 with 5 8oz glasses of clear liquid to drink in 2 hours after that.  Started going within an hour.  Took the 2nd packet at 10:00 and have been in the bathroom a lot.  No doubt I will be totally clear by the AM.  This is great.    I had $40 coupon for the product from the DR so cost wasn't bad at all.  Will use the product again the next time."


"No side effects that I can tell. May also be helping with arthritic pain that I have."


"Had no side effects while on this medication.  My new insurance would not cover it so I was unable to afford it."


"I had to leave work early today because, of how nauseous I feel. I have to work tomorrow too. I'm scared I'm going to go to work and, throw up. I didn't feel like this until the patch. Im currently laying down in nauseous agony. I feel extremely dizzy. I didn't really eat all day, I tried to eat some stuff but I started getting nauseous. I hope this patch will pay off but for right now I'm not happy with it. Really hope I can go to work tomorrow."


"When I was diagnosed with Sjogren's it was advised I start taking Plaquenil. I avoided it for months because I felt I had enough symptoms already without any side effects from medication. However it became quickly apparent that the fatigue and pain were not going to allow me to continue working being in my twenties at the time, this was NOT an option so I gave in and gave the Rheumatologist my consent.

6  years later, I have no complaints. I work full time and on the occasions that I forget to take my Plaquenil for a day or two, I notice a substantial difference; pain, unbearable fatigue, etc. and overall being unable to find energy enough to live my daily life. I am completely derailed without it."


"I've been on this medication for 1 month. My eyes have the burning sensation that last for about 30 minutes after application. I find the plastic container very difficult to use. It is very small and the plastic is extremely stiff. I have RA and pinching to get the drop out is almost impossible for me. The worst part is the tearing that I have NEVER had before. It last for a few hours, and my eyes are crusted every morning when I wake up. I'm not very pleased with this new RX."


"After 3 mos I ended up with blood clots and pulmonary embolism.im blessed to be alive."


"I have been taking 600mg two hours before bedtime for a few years now for burning feet at night.  It usually works quite well. I have not had to increase my dosage and I have no side effects other than it makes me sleepy which is great at night."


"TO PAINSHMANE:  I WOULD JUST LIKE TO LET U KNOW THAT YES YOUR BODY DOES GET USED TO SUBUTEX & SUBOXONE. THE GOOD THING IS THAT YOUR BODY CAN NEVER NEED MORE THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE CEILING EFFECT.

That being said, Subutex has changed my life. I've been hooked to pain meds for 8 years and about 3 years ago I had it. I have 3 little ones and looking for opiates was taking a lot of valuable time I could've been spending with them. I went to the doctor and was put on Suboxone, but I had the headaches everyone talks about, so now I'm on Subutex and it is a LIFESAVER. Still though, I'm not looking forward to ever having to get off them, which I know how the withdrawals are because I had to go without it before."


"I have tendonitis in both wrists from years of repetitive movement and a 10% gel did help but not as much as I had hoped.  I had to apply it three times a day for at least 3 days before seeing any results.  I experienced severe  stomach cramps and diarrhea  for side affects."


"Minimal relief with itching"


"Have been on Lexapro and Xanax for a year and a half but still had problems with feeling angry, irritated and on edge all the time. This works great. My kids don't have to walk on eggshells anymore."


"UPDATE..SW 259 as of 2/27 CW 255.  Today is 3/13 CW 249, yes this is correct. I can't believe the scale. I am a shame to admit I still haven't incorporated exercise. For those who are reading this and can't decide based on these comments. You need to try it yourself, I was so afraid to try it after reading what people were experiencing with the symptoms. I have no symptoms and I am doing 2 pills in the morning and 1 at night. My insurance covered it so I only paid $30.00 with coupon for a 120 pills. My doctor called and schedule a 6 week follow up appointment to see if its working. We're aiming for 5% OF MY BODY WEIGHT in 6 weeks. At this rate I will have surpass that goal. If this pill did not work for me, my next option was surgery"


"I ran out of room with writing my other review but I use cetephil daily face cleanser and daily advance lotion. I use aquaphor for my lips. I keep it at all times. With my side effects I also have severe muscle aches!!!!! I hope this helps anyone who is considering to use accutane. I recommend it but keep a close eye on your Side effects. I'm happy with how it's working as of now just my complexion isn't good. I also HIGHLY recommend to not pull off dry skin! As it will lead to a red mark and become dryer and will become a scar. And do not pick at any zits. I'm a big picker, I'm constantly feeling on my face and pick if I feel anything. It leads to scarring. Be patient with it. You'll look great afterwards."


"I'm going into my 3rd month on this medication.what can I say it helped with my anti depression but the weight gain is a joke!!!

I'm 30 years old.always sat about 52 kilos  and now weight 61 kilos. I'm in my 1st week of my 3rd month.

I feel worse then before as iv gained so much weight in such a short time.iv had to go out and by all new clothes which makes me sad that iv gotten that big.

Now the sleeping I sleep I always sleep and find it so hard to wake up.this is horrible and I suggest going down all other avenues be for taking this drug."


"Just got prescribed 10 milligrams,  Thank God I decided to cut it in half just to see how I reacted to it, took it at night. Felt the effects in about a half hour, didn't sleep to well, felt wierd. Got in the morning to let the dog out and almost hit the floor, very dizzy.  I do feel more relaxed today, and somewhat better. I was told most people don't even know they are taking it , starts to work in about 4 weeks. Not me must be very sensative to it. I think I will try 5 milligrams again tonight and see how it goes. I will keep you all informed."


"I was given this medication for a Uti i was suffering from that just wouldn't go away with cranberry juice and otc pills. The first day after taking this my symptoms were almost gone. On day 1, my second pill which was at night made my stomach cramp so bad i almost curled over. But i continued with my prescribed dosage. On day 3 i felt almost completely cured of my uti. But on day 3 when i took my 2nd pill of the day which was before bed i started to feel stuffy and had shortness of breath, accompanied by blurred vision, That was very scary.  I will not be finishing the rest of the dosage of this medicine. I was prescribed 2 100mg pills every 12 hours for 7 days. Fingers crossed my symptoms dont come back. Beware of side effect!"


"I have been battling gout for almost a year. I have found Prednisone to be very effective for swelling (which is what my Dr. prescribed it for) in conjunction with Uloric and a pain medication. Prednisone is not a pain medication, however it does reduce swelling, in turn reducing pressure to relieve pain. The only drawback of Prednisone is that it can reduce kidney function if used continuously. I do recommend prednisone to reduce the swelling from gout."


"I had the Skyla IUD placed a few days ago. Don't let the negative reviews keep you from trying it. The insertion didn't last long and the worst of it felt like a pinching menstrual cramp lasting a couple seconds (once when they measure the uterus and once for insertion). I did pass out twice afterwards (I'm weak when it comes to medical things). That evening I had some cramping but some ibuprofen and a heating pad took care of it. I haven't had any further cramping since and am only spotting a little bit. I will update if anything changes but I'm glad I didn't let all of the scary reviews I read change my mind about trying it."


"I've only been on this med about one week, but it worked immediately.  My intestinal motility was vastly improved, I had no cramps, stomach pains or discomfort.  The only side effects I've experience is diarrhea with some urgency, and a SLIGHT increase in gas but with no bloating.  I haven't taken any of the significant amount of laxatives I've had to take in the past, the Lizness is all I've had to take.  I'm hoping that overtime the urgency for the diarrhea will adjust (I don't mind the diarrhea itself, it's far preferable to the uncomfortable constipation!)"


"I'm on my third day of Celexa! I have experienced a few side effects such as trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, tightened jaw and grinding my teeth, as well as loss of appetite and feeling as though I might be on cheap MDMA. I do feel as though it is helping with my anxiety because I already feel less stressed and I feel happier than I felt before. I do feel a bit paranoid though, because I read many reviews of people gaining weight so I'm trying to eat as healthy as possible."


"I took Prozac for 15 years and it was definitely a wonderful drug for my disorder. I was Agoraphobic for 22 years before my doctor discovered Prozac helped with Panic attacks. I started it and in a week I was walking out of my house and greeting my neighbors! I started working and doing things I never dreamed I could do. Then in 2005 my insurance changed to another Pharmaceutical plan and you could take generics or pay full price for the brand name. Unfortunately the generic did not do the same thing as the brand. Prozac price has risen to $403.65 for 3 months and unfortunately I cannot afford this."


"I was diagnosed with neck arthritis at the age of 29 (I'm 48) when I got chronic headaches accompanied with a grinding and cracking noise at the base of my neck. I could have lived with that, however, the headaches developed into migraines, and as a waitress, a miserable server=0 tips. It was costing me money to be in chronic pain. So, I saw a doctor, and he prescribed tramadol, then Vicodin. Then I learned of methadone. Long lasting, no acetaminophen, well within my price range, no buzzy feeling, no problems at all. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, I FEEL GOOD"


"It really does work, the one side effect you have to overcome is it makes it difficult to sleep at night."


"I started balziva because I was having irregular periods( every 7-10 days), within 3 months, my period was regular. I did not gain weight because of the pill but it did cause my breasts to get a bit bigger. I still get periods on this pill lasting 2-6 days, with only one day of bad cramping and they tend to be light. The lack of side effects make this a good choice. The cost is a bit much where I get it currently, at around 17 dollars a month."