"Started of the 5mg Brintellix,  I usually have low blood pressure,   but noticed at first the headache and decided to monitor my blood pressure after taking the med.  Usually the headache started about 3 hours after taking it.   I took my blood pressure just to check and my BP was high  142/ 88.   My norm is 108/70, that is regularly.  I don't think I am going to be able to tolerate the discomfort it gives me with the headache and high BP,  no nausea.   I like the fact the food cravings I got on other meds is not a factor with this.  I was on Lexapro low dose for about 7 years,  but it I started to have tremors when I discontinued no tremors,  but depression and SAD returned,  so we tried Brintellix,  may have to try something else."


"This medicine has a lot of pros and cons. The pro is that your skin will clear almost completely and the con is that you will have dry lips and palms and joint pain. But I think it's a fair trade."


"I have tried several other medicines and all they did was a large weight gain, about 45 lbs. So I suggested to my doctor about Wellbrutrin SR and I have since lost the weight and have kept it off. So I'am now a happy and thinner woman."


"I've been taking varying versions of the same birth control for over 3 years now. First Sprintec, which I loved and took for two and a half of those years. Sprintec gave me an extra cup size and reduced my acne. Then Estarylla, which my OBGYN and pharmacist assured me was the same exact drug, except I immediately lost all sex drive after taking it. I don't mean a slight decline, I mean absolutely zero sex drive. It's like a switch was flipped. I also have noticed how depressed and irritable I've been, it's like I'm PMSing constantly. Now I'm taking Ortho-Cyclen since my insurance covers it now, I see no improvements."


"20 years plus of left arm pain.  Been on just about everything from aspirin to 180mg morphine 3x a day. I am a veteran from the marine corp so my meds came from the VA.  But I was given this medication once and I took it for a day and it did not work, so I set it aside. I took myself of all meds except Ultram.   Started to take to much. M.D told me better take it easy or you will be cut from meds at VA. Once again I was prescribed gabapentin.  Three times a day.  After a week of taking it, I thought to myself WOW what's going on here.  Cutting back on Ultram and this stuff is working.  I have been through so so, so, much.  I have thought about harming myself because of my pain. First thing that works. Thanks for helping people like me."


"I tried percogesic for the first time when I had a recurring headache for 5 days. I tried everything to relieve the pain and nothing worked.  A friend told me about percogesic and I bought some.  My headache was relieved and I was able to sleep all night!  It really works and I would definitely recommend it!"


"This medicine helped my skin a lotttt ! But my face is now pretty immune to it and isn't working as well anymore but it does work great for the times before ! When i use it now I try to avoid the sun bc it makes me peel around my mouth when I go in the sun idk maybe it's just me but it sucks and is hard to get rid of at that point so just don't go in the sun with this stuff !!"


"I've only been on this a week but I can honestly say I've had zero side effects. In saying that it has made me very, very careful what I'm popping in my mouth!  This week I've lost 4.5lbs.  My aim is to lose 3 stone so some way to go, but it's going to be a journey and I know that - but I know it will also be worth it!"


"I took phentermine for 9 months losing close to 70 pounds (start weight 200 end weight 130) I was so happy with the results but.... As soon as I stopped taking it I gained all the weight back plus 10 pounds. My doctor prescribed it for me again but my body no longer responded to the medicine. That was my experience. I don't regret trying it."


"I've been on about three different birth controls to regulate my heavy menstrual bleeding, the first one made me bleed the whole month, the second worked but my doctor was worried that such a high dosage especially at 15 wouldn't be good, the third I was on gave me my period every other week. Going onto Loestrin 24 Fe was really great, everything has gone well and I've been on it for over 8 months now and the only side effect I've had is the missed or light periods, they worry me. Other than that I would totally recommend this pill."


"I was on NuvaRing for about six months. For the first month or two, I had terrible headaches at the end of the days I had class, but everything else was fine. Fast forward to 3-5 months, I was moody, I was even a little depressed, and I had no sex drive. I wanted to eat everything in sight. From the second month to the sixth month, I gained about twenty pounds with no significant lifestyle changes or dietary changes besides the NuvaRing. If you are tolerant of high hormone levels and don't gain weight, this might be a good option for you. It stays in for three weeks and comes out the fourth week for your period (which mine came very regularly while on it). If it wasn't for the significant weight gain, I would have stayed on it."


"This is my first time using any form of birth control. I'm glad I went with the patch, I have been on it for 8 months. At first It decreased my libido but that subsided. The only downside is that it made my periods longer (5-6 days to be exact) I used to only have periods for 3-4 days max also made my cramps intense for the first two days of my period, I never had cramps before using birth control. Other than that in happy with the patch"


"My son who just turned one year old was prescribed this medication after 2 medications prior did not work to cure his ear infection. I was skeptical of using this medication at first but after the desired result was achieved I certainly do not regret it."


"This is only my second week taking it  and I take it at night but right after I eat I get nauseous. My breast were sore but that went away. The only problem I'm having is my period. It usually only last about 4 days but it's going on the 8th day now. Maybe I have to get used to it first."


"I have been a pack a day smoker for over 20 years. Previuosly I've quit successfully on the patch and Zyban. Recently, I had a dream that I was told I had lung cancer and it was so vivid I called my doctor and started taking Chantix. It's now week 5 and I'm smoke free and feel great. Only side affects are ocasional nausea and vivid dreams, ironic and no problem. You still have to be motivated to get past the cravings, but Chantix takes the Nicotine punch out of quitting so its bearable. "


"Just finished the 2 week tritation pack. Also being weaned off Cymbalta. Thus far the only "relief" I've found is with fatigue. As far as pain, I still have it. My rheumatologist asked to give it at least 4 weeks, so I will.

Side effects are hot flashes to beat the band. For relief, I will deal!

I also suffer from psoriatic arthritis, and take a weekly injection of Humira."


"Taking this medicine in conjunction with Lamictal. Doctor gave it to me because I wasn't eating/had no desire to eat for a week and I wasn't sleeping at all, and also for depression.

This drug gives me crazy hunger cravings I have been on it for about  2 1/2 weeks now. When I first started it I was eating everything. Butter toast is still my favorite. I notice I crave salty and sweet foods. I am sleeping all of the time and I am on 15MG at bedtime. I have to drink coffee so I can get up and function if I have nothing particularly important I sleep until 3 or 4 o'clock. So it definitely has helped with the insomnia and the not eating, but it makes me feel high."


"I have been on this birth control for a little over a year now and I CANNOT wait to switch my birth control in 2 weeks. Although I have not experienced any weight gain, acne, or emotional changes, this pill has made me spot like CRAZY. I would be fine for the first month of the pills but literally, as soon as I start the second pack of the pills until I get my period, I spot. It is infuriating! I told my doctor about this problem and she told me that you have to take this pill at the EXACT same time every day. No being 10, 20, 30 minutes late because otherwise you spot. I honestly thought I did a darn good job of taking my pill on time and yet I still experience bleeding. "


"After five months in 11-12 year old male, no noticeable side effects and works very well at reducing mania. (7.5mg)"


"Okay I used to be on Lomedia, then I was put Minestrin for some reason a few years ago, then for some UNKNOWN reason they stopped making that so I was forced to accept blisovi. Honestly I think I hate this pill more than Trump. I was fine with it for the first few couple of months (all you "nice" reviewers need to wait a few months to really know what you're dealing with), I barely got my period AT ALL and sometimes not at all which was nice but also scary at first bc that has never happened. I have been on BC for over 10 yrs now and this is the worst BY FAR. I thought I was just getting older, but I have gained weight (10-15lbs) way faster than I ever have in the past and its hard to get off. My moods are terrible and I spot now"


"Using Junel 1/20 to prep for IVF. I have been off birth control for two years.

I took Junel with food, and before bed, to help avoid nausea. I woke up a couple hours later in the middle of the night with moderate nausea and aches, but no vomiting. The next night, I took it with food, before bed, and with ibuprofen. Woke up in the middle of the night with minor headache and very mild nausea- not even close to vomiting, just a slight stomachache. After the second night, no nausea or aches. I continued to take with food before bed, and took ibuprofen for two more nights just in case.

I think my body just wasn't used to birth control after two years of no hormones."


"This was prescribed by my Dentist.  It took another 8 months before I could try it out.  I woke up Monday morning to that little swollen hot spot on my lower lip so that was past the tingle phase.  I took  the medication as directed and upon waking on Tuesday morning it was like it had just stopped any progression.  It is now Thursday and it is almost gone.  Normally it would have been a mess of open blisters, oozing and bleeding and me knowing it would take another week to see healing start.  This medication is almost a miracle as far as I'm concerned.  I had no side effects that I know of and because it is a generic, it's not expensive.  I would recommend this to anyone."


"Best medicine ever but made me gain 15lbs in 6 months"


"The Doctor said it would take 10 days to 2 weeks to kick in, but at day 8 I noticed a real difference. I was on Wellbutrin for several years, and took myself off 2 years ago. But as life happens I need a happy pill again. I was having SEVERE panic attacks, which I had never had before. So glad to have my Doctor prescribe CELEXA, it's so awesome to feel normal again. The only real side effect was yawning for a few weeks. No sexual side effects at all, it's better, because I feel better. So if you are questioning it DON'T for the sake of you and your loved. Try it."


"In a cocktail of anticonvulsants, this non-neuroleptic antipsychotic is great in stabilizing mixed manic symptoms and the depressive side. It took me one month to bear the side-effects but now it's ok. Better than all the antipsychotics I tried before that gave me unbearable tiredness or tremors/jerkiness."


"I absolutely hate this thing! I got it implanted at the end of december thinking it would be a great alternative to the pill, after the first month of January. It has prevent pregnancy but  I've had  a period everyday since January 28. I've also experienced severe depression and mood swings. I will be getting this thing out ASAP, I feel like my mood changes are on a downward spiral."


"i was on atenolol for a year 25 mg prn for palpitations.  Then i felt like crap without it.  Started experiencing more palpitations, doc put me on it twice a day. after a bout with ED, I asked to be put on something else, doc didn't budge.  I was diagnosed with mild aortic valve regurg. new doc, reluctantly switched me to coreg 12.5 2xday.  No longer ED, but it makes my heart rate go from 72 w/bp 126/69 at rest to 50 with bp raised to 149/78 with that low a pulse. Horrible bouts of light-headedness, subdermal rashes that won't go away, 50 pounds gained with even more exercise and closely monitored diet than before, and blood pressure that will not stay regulated.  Never had high bp before getting on beta blockers.  stay away unless absolutely necessary!!!!"


"I have used Zyclara for 10 days I have all of the side effects except for the lymphadenopathy. The side effects began on the 8th day of usage. I am taking myself off the drug for at least two days and will stay on the schedule of 2 weeks of medication, 2 weeks off, and 2 weeks back on. I was warned by my doctor that I might need a rest from the medication and I was thinking it was because of the sores it creates, but it is that and everything else.  "


"I have had 3 major life-saving surgeries in 11 months, and have tried a number of pain medications. While grateful to be alive, the constant pain had reduced my quality of life to just about zero. I now take Oxycontin 20 mg 2x a day,   vicodin 10/325 4 times a day for breakthrough pain. This "recipe" has literally given me my life back!  Occasional constipation is the only real side-effect I've experienced. 6 months ago I spent most of my life in bed. Now I am able to participate in all the activities I enjoyed before the surgeries, and take care of the day to day responsibilities of housekeeping, etc, without help. "


"I started a month ago and my viral load went from 2 million to being undetected already . This is truly a great drug . Have not had any major side effects . I have more energy now than I have had in over 20 years. This may not be advertised heavily like Harvoni but this works just as good if not better when you read all the side effects of Harvoni . Give it a shot I'm surprised it has worked so fast ."


"wondered why the sample Doc. gave me was so small.  Did little to help.  Know I realize it is so expensive, I am sad that my ophthalmologist probably works for more for big pharma, than in my interest."


"Excellent medication! very effective for insomnia and mild depression.  If you wake up feeling groggy it's probably because you are taking too much; try half.  I take 25 to 50mg at night, have a restful sleep, and wake up in the morning a bit sleepy but I have some coffee and take a shower and problem solved.  I haven't felt this good in a long time.  I've tried Ambien, Melatonin, Lunesta, Magnesium, Valerian Root to sleep; Zoloft, Fluoxetine, Wellbutrin, and Celexa for depression.  This medication is by far the best I've tried for BOTH! Sleep issues and mild depression.  Give it a try!

41 years old female with long history of insomnia and mild depression."


"I'm a 20yr old woman who has never had kids and I'm here to tell you how to get an IUD so you don't have a terrible experience like some of the people who rate this drug badly
Don't listen to the bad reviews!
They will just freak you out, plus complications are extremely rare, especially if you ask the doc (not a nurse) about his/her personal stats. Side effects like moodiness, weight gain and acne are impossible! Less than 1% of the drug gets in your blood stream so it can't have the same side effects as most birth controls
The cervix softener and ibprofin really help with pain while lorazipam helps relax your muscles. Make sure you take them!
It will hurt like a strong cramp, but it is brief and worth the 99.7  protection plus no periods"


"I am almost 50 yr old female just, diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. In elementary school super bright but would finish my work quickly and disrupt the rest of the class.  I was never considered hyper just a little "naughty" and disrupted.  Now looking back as things in my life have become more disruptive as I age.  Couldn't hold a job lately, drink too much etc.  I have the Adderral now and that's great. However, when I read about it not working or it becomes less effective, I get nervous because I don't want to be that disruptive unemployable person.  I met a Doctor who has ADD as well.  He found that simple blood hormone test and restoring your levels can assist in using less medication, making the medication more effective and less side effects."


"When my wife screamed "GOD I LOVE THOSE PILLS" when we were having fun, I supposed that gives Cialis a 10 rating!"


"Hi everyone,
Dealing with knee osteoarthritis for years. Pain got so bad that I could only do minimal exercise and was waking up from pain. Ibuprofen does help, maybe a 50% pain inhibition taking 6 pills a day. With Celebrex, 200mg/ twice daily, I am having about 90% pain reduction. I am now biking daily, no problem going up and down stairs. This is a miracle drug. Not a cure, but close!"


"Alright ladies I'm here to tell you a mirena experience that was actually pleasant! I was 18 and I got it inserted last July (2014). Most people experienced a horrible, painful insertion but this can be prevented! Before I had it inserted I told my OBGYN to numb my cervix ( she used a spray and within 30 seconds I was good to go ). The whole procedure took less that 1 minute and 30 seconds. Afterwards I felt No craps, no nausea, no headache and even to this day no weight gain. However, after I got mirena I got my period 2 weeks later. At first it was like an ordinary period, but it didn't end like one because I spotted for a whole month straight But after that I've been period free for almost a year. I love this thing. I trust it so much."


"I just started this med and I am on week 5 of the "starter" pack. I know it's a little soon to give my opinion BUT I want to give words of encouragement if you're struggling with your diagnosis and taking "that pill". I spent so much time in a deep, dark hole and I started getting "scared" that I wasn't going to see sunshine in my life again. I became desperate enough to call my Doc and agreed that I was "probably" bipolar (she saw it and I was in denial!) and I was willing to talk "meds". After the first two weeks I noticed that life was looking better and I felt like participating a little...by the end of week 4 I was able to have a conversation. I'm starting to see beautiful colors in my once bleak world!"


"Took Aviane for about 1.5 years. Periods were extremely irregular. More often than not I would have them 2-3 weeks of the month...and rarely on the placebo week. However, I did not gain weight, my acne was controlled, and I didn't get pregnant. The periods were just extremely annoying to deal with."


"I recently got married so my husband and I started discussing different birth control methods and decided on the pill. I have suffered from acne since I was 13 and when I found Ortho Tri-Cyclen, approved to treat acne, I thought it would be a good pill for me to try. My experience on Ortho so far has been positive. I have been on the pill for three months (my third pack) and have had no negative side effects. I have been happier, haven't gained any noticeable weight, no mood swings, way lighter/shorter periods, no pregnancy, and larger breast. I'm a bit disappointed because my acne has only slightly improved but hasn't worsened. Maybe if I remain on the pill longer my acne will completely disappear. Overall I'm happy and will remain on Ortho Tri Cyclen."


"This is a wonder drug for my Depression. However, the only drawback is to me it is physically addicting."


"I have used this product many times but this is the first time it has felt like this the itching is unbearable. I really wanted to go to the ER. I wondered if the made a few changes in product cause I've never felt like this I literally wanted to scratch it out ."


"Effective drug, gave me a lot of relief."


"I typically don't write reviews but I have to warn people, just like everyone else, about how awful this is. Nearly 5 minutes after I injected the ointment I began to feel the absolute most SEVERE ITCHING I have ever felt. I'm only on day one and do not plan on using it any longer. A treatment should not feel this way, I encourage people to try another one. I wish I had seen the reviews before I tried this. I am now about an hour into usage of this product and I have managed to decrease the itching. What worked for me was taking a quick shower and rinsing down there thoroughly to take out some of the ointment and finally just wiping as much off as I possibly can."


"I started taking Savella about 7 years ago and still use it today. I started taking it in the drug testing phase before it was released to the public. I started out on only 10 mg 3 times daily and slowly built up to 75 mg in the morning and 50 mg at night. In the beginning the side effects were nausea, dry mouth and headache.   After a couple of years..high blood pressure too now managed with meds. The benefits far outweigh the side effects. I ride my bike 3 miles a day and work 40 hours a week at a physically demanding job. Stick with it until the side effects subside. It will be worth it."


"Hello, I found the cream very effective for a tinea condition but from the 1st or second day I felt very dizzy like I had Vertigo. Also very dry mouth and thirsty while sleeping. Has taken me 8 days to realize it (may) be the cream."


"I started taking this medication for PCOS. I would suggest the XR to help with the side effects. Stick to it because the side effects are bad the first 1-2 weeks but after that it gets easier."


"I was able to use CimPay to cover my $350/month copay. I was in such total remission that it felt like I didn't even have Crohns. Loved not going to hospital for Remicade infusions and had no problems with injections or any side effects. Unfortunately, now have been exposed to TB and am positive for Latent TB Infection and must discontinue Cimzia. Abdominal pain restarted at just one week past missed dose, so have been prescribed Pentasa."


"Was on Duavee off and on for a couple of years. All I did was gain weight. Helped with hot flashes not not near as well as Gabapentin. My girlfriend told me about it, my doc had never prescribed it for that.

It has helped tremendously! And no weight gain. I don't see any side effects. Would highly recommend trying."


"It is working great for me and unlike other medications it is not a controlled drug nor addicting."


"Medicine worked great to clear up my ear infection, but I had a severe rash as a side effect and had to stop taking it.  I had no respiratory reaction or other symptoms of allergic reaction."


"I had been on Trinessa since I was 19 and am now 23. I was switched to Tri-Sprintec because my pharmacy only carried that for generic. I figured I'd give it a try since the hormone levels were the same as Trinessa and I had no problems what so ever on Trinessa. Well for the last 6 months I've been excessively irritable and T've never cried so much in my life. My already C cups have gone up to a DD. I have absolutely no sex drive and it's starting to affect my relationship. I don't want to do anything anymore but sit on the couch and sleep. I also have been getting really bad cramps and abdominal pains not just during my period but all the time! I'm switching back."


"Iron pills make one constipated. Magnesium citrate 2x a month relieves problem. Recommend replenish water and a few vitamins after losing so much fluids. Advise to take on a day off to prevent embarrassing and uncontrollable potty trips. I take at night before bed, next morning its works. I stay at home for most of the day until mission accomplished. Good luck!"


"I started taking Kadian for a couple of days then swapped back to my ms-contin until my next drs .visit to see what we need to do about the dosage .I started with the 10mg-ER which was good through the day but had 'the jitters' most of the time which I didn't like then it only lasted for maybe 10 hours & then started to detox & was awake the biggest part of the night until I was so tired I fell asleep around 4 a.m.The next day I took it again about 8 a.m.then took a second dose around 7 p.m. then stayed awake all night with 'the jitters' until 5 a.m.  So I changed back to my 30mg ms-contin until I can see my dr. Needless to say, I wasn't very happy with the change so I'm hoping for something better or I'll just have to pay $80 a month for the ms-contin"


"10 years ago I took Chantix to help me quit smoking. I had no side effects or problems while taking it. I only had to take it for 1 month and I was able to quit smoking. I was very happy with Chantix."


"Best medicine I've been on !!!! Focused,low anxiety,sleeping well no night terrors ."


"I take Oxycontin 60mg 3x a day, and Roxycodone 15mg 4x a day for chronic back/neck pain. Sometimes I do too much walking, or get severe neck pain that the pain meds don't control. I add one 25mg Vistaril and it enhances my pain meds effectiveness. About 3 to 4 hours later I become EXTREMELY drowsy, and often fall asleep, not good in the middle of afternoon! I think the occasional Ativan is almost as helpful, w/o all the sedation. Good drug, only if I can afford to be asleep."


"It made my stomach hurt, gave me bad gas pain and a headache."


"Positive response within a week. 20mg was sufficient during the spring and summer seasons. Sexual side effects are minimal and virtually disappear once used to the medication after the last dose increase. Insomnia at first, but with time this side effect has gone away. Very satisfied."


"I just started Bydureon a few days ago.  The needle was intimidating and while I did not get any lumps (so far) at the injection sight on my thigh, I bled a lot and bruised.
Within an hour of my injection, I experienced heart palpitations, dizziness and extreme lethargy.  Then, the extreme vomiting started.  I vomited every 2 hours for 12 hours straight, it was terrible.  The next day, I was just a little nauseous but okay.  Now, I experience queasiness and loss of appetite.  I am nervous to take my next injection due to the extreme vomiting.  I am hoping the results are worth it."


"I have moderate RA with sacrum fractures due to my low back fusion and hardware.  I have cervical fusions as well with scar tissue and pain.  I was taken off my current medication for pain (been on for 6 years) and was put on the Butrans patch 20mcg/hour.  I became very ill, extreme migraines, stomach pain, fatigue to the point I could barely concentrate on anything.  I literally felt like I had the flu.  After a 2 week period on the patch it did very little to control my pain, and made it difficult to be active during the day.  I couldn't take this medication after the two week period.  I do not recommend this medication for people who have moderate to severe chronic pain."


"As recommended by my urologist, I began taking the 20mg pill every 2 days.  After about 2 doses, I began to have a horrible back ache and headache.  I stopped taking it for about a week and the joint pain faded away.  I reported this to my doctor and he recommended cutting the pill into 3 parts.  Now I take 1/3 every other day with no side effects.  Erections are strong and last as long as necessary.  Also works for 2 days consistently regardless of how many times I get an erection in that time.  Wife and I both can't believe it works so well and produces such 'big' results!"


"Zofran worked wonders after my operation. Significantly decreased my nausea. It's a great medication in my eyes."


"Pt. 2: My face still hasn't calmed down. The last bad side effect ....I've gained weight. In the matter of 3 weeks idk how it can work so fast but my mother sat me down one day and asked me why do I look...like a balloon and I just started crying.

On the other hand, I had no spotting, my sex drive was still fine.
I wish I could rate this -2000 and not just a 1. "


"This is an update to my posting late Jan. Now after 4 months of titration I'm at 40mg. But disappointed. I could sleep 12 hours each night if allowed to, constantly tired. And taking a new hysingla pill every 15-18 hours for bleed-through pain. Definitely missing my old four times a day Percs, but I'd be doubling up on those too I'm sure. So Dr says live with it. Pain level at 2. But never any better. And that's disappointing. Dr won't go higher."


"I had it in when I was 16 im 18 now and for the first 2 years it was fantastic until my period started messing up I would bleed for 4/5 weeks then nothing for 2 week then the same again for a few months until I had an appendicitis and had an emergency operation to have it took out it turns out slot of my pain was caused by a pool of blood in my pelvis when I bled for weeks the blood was coming back up through my ovaries and into my pelvis do had to have my rod out asap I won't EVER have it in again!!!"


"After being diagnosed with a UTI, I was given macrobid 100mg 2xday. The first day was fine. On the second day, I noticed a lot of stomach pain after taking each dose. On the 3rd day, I woke up with a headache, abdominal pain, and a weak and ill feeling. I called my doctor to see if i could get switched to another medication. I felt ill, foggy headed and anxious the rest of that day. I did not like this medication and won't take it again."


"No effect on UTI"


"My son was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis when he was 11 years old. He started having pain in his heels and feet and was on crutches and unable to walk. He went from super active playing basketball and football to being unable to walk and going to school on crutches and in lots of pain. After being diagnosed and starting on the injections, my son noticed immediately the flare ups stopping and being able to walk with a limp, then jog, then run and back to playing all the sports he loves. He actually looked forward to the injections because he was able to see improvement each week with the injections. In two years his only side effect is an occasionally upset stomach."


"Fantastic- you can no longer see my scalp in the front. I am going to try it on my eyebrows!  It's not often a product works as promised- but it did for me. I lost hair at 50 and am now 54. I will continue to use Rogaine for women."


"29Year Old Male -

Quite a bubbly person really but suffer with bad periods of Anxiety and Depression with a lot of Self Confidence issues. I have tried all types of SSRI

Fluoxetine, Citalipram, Escitalopram, Propranolol (Beta- Blocker) and none of them seemed to work or do anything about the anxiety.

Suffered with Dizzyness Lack of motivation breathing problems, twitches and emotional problems.

Within a week of taking venlafaxine I felt brilliant with hardly any side effects. Little bit sweaty during the day and a slight headache at first but they really do make an impact. I have heard a lot about coming off them but I will take each day as it  comes and stay on these for as long as advised.

Definitely rate these tablets."


"I'm 23 and have had my Nexplanon since August of 2014. I absolutely love it.

The first three months were difficult, went through a mood swing stage and a super oily stage and then I swear 6 months hit and every bad symptom completely disappeared.

I'm super happy I waited out the full 6 months."


"I have taken this medication many times due to recurring bacterial vaginitis. It causes me to have severe heart palpitations, panic attacks, nausea and severe dizziness and causes me to feel like I'm just shaking inside. The medication itself works very well. It does get rid of the infection. I take Diflucan along with it to prevent a yeast infection but I recently found out that the medication has caused my liver enzymes to rise."


"My son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6. I was extremely against trying medications, but after an extremely difficult kindergarten and start of first grade, I decided that it was worth looking into. My son was miserable, and it broke my heart to see him coming home everyday in tears. We tried a variety of behavioral interventions, but nothing worked and my son was not happy. We decided, based on a friend's advice (her daughter had success with concerta) to give it a shot. OMG! It was like night and day! Slight decrease in appetite initially, but other than that, it's been a godsend. Wishing all you parents the same success we had!!!!"


"I have horrible Restless Legs Syndrome. Not just in my legs, and not just when I'm trying to sleep; I experience a horrible tension in my limbs all day. Tramadol (Ultram) completely cured it. Also, I experience chronic pain from an old injury, and Ultram is the only NON-OPIATE medication that actually helps my pain."


"I took Mirena for 3 years and switch today to paraguard instead. Insertion wasn't too painful and hurt much less than the IUD I have now. The removal was actually hurt more) Anyways, the first year I had irregular periods, but no weight gain, no moodiness, no pain during sec, or lack of sex drive-  so that was great. The reason I chose to remove it, is that the last 6 months or so, I had much more spotting, I thought my periods would go away, but they never did, and it became highly unpredictable. I am hoping that if I have to have a period, I'd like to know when it is, even if it's heavier. I am now going to give the Paraguard a try and see how it goes, if the side effects are worse than Mirena, I will likely be switch back."


"I got the Mirena inserted 3 weeks ago this Friday. The insertion was quick but slightly painful, the cramps started right after and were really bad for the first week. After I got cramps every day just during the late afternoon for some reason. The cramps stopped about a week ago. I am still spotting. I think once I stop spotting I will be happy with the product. I've been super emotional as well."


"I LOVE IT. I had Implanon implanted early September 2011 and had a little bit of spotting for the first 3 weeks and that was it. As for the procedure, I HATE NEEDLES. I had the doctor distract me for the whole process and I still fainted (haha oops) the procedure wasn't as bad as I may have made. It just seems with my fainting (I'm just a wuss),  it was fast and basically painless. My periods have completely stopped. I love not worrying about having to take a pill every day. Overall I am very happy with Implanon!
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"Decided to try Pristiq after feeling like my depression and anxiety were taking complete control of my life. It was the first time I ever tried medicines of this sort and I have to say it really has turned my life around. I feel completely energized in my private and professional life and enter new tasks with a renewed sense of optimism.
"


"I really wanted this method to work as I have not had much luck with other types of contraception. Although at first I put on weight, and have a fairly constant period. I have now had it in for about 1 year + and the periods have settled down. But i have noticed that I feel slighty, or sometimes very depressed before my period. This is not something I suffered with before, at least not to the same extent. It took me a while to realise that it could be the implant causing this, and now that i have I really just want it taken out. Has anyone else had a similar experience?"


"For years I suffered migraines and I swore they were menstrual related and no one believed me until finally a nurse practitioner discussed Prementrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) with me.  My severe moods and migraines were relieved as long as I stayed on Zoloft.  PMDD is worse than PMS and I find not as easily diagnosed.  I have been having more migraines lately but I am not sure if I have missed doses or need to increase.  Zoloft has definitly helped me."


"So it's officially day three of the monistat 7 and I can't lie the first time it burned. But to me it burned because hello I had a yeast infection of course it's going to burn a bit but now it's day 3 and honestly no burning anymore so it's clear to me that the medicine has worked. Tough it out ladies it's not so bad."


"I noticed my bipolar disorder around puberty. It took years of trying and waiting out different kinds of medications. 3 years later I found the right ones, after serious depression, rage and manic episodes. Including suicidal thoughts, hurting people and self in bouts of serious rage. For 7 years I've been taking 20mg Lexapro for depression, 120mg Lamictal for mania and 0.25mg risperidone to help me chill and sleep at night. It's worked great. But lately I've been having terrifying nightmares and trouble sleeping so I was just prescribed 0.5mg of risperidone. "


"I am 39 years old now, and have been on Tegretol since I was 20.  I have not had a seizure for 19  years.  Then, this past weekend, I went on a trip and did not take my Tegretol for 3 out of the 4 days I was there.  The next day, I had a grandmal seizure and the ambulance came.  I attribute it to becoming complacent and it really bit me, but I will not make this mistake of being lazy and not taking it again.  I was on 200 mg for the last 3 years without a problem, but will increase it to 400 mg just in case.  Tegretol really does work wonders and I hope to be seizure free the rest of my life, if I can faithfully stay on this medicine."


"Absolutely amazing! Since I have used this medicine my face has cleared up in less than a month! I had a lot of bumps on my forehead and pimples and my face including cheeks. I also feel that it is helping with my acne scars. I really hoped this helped and that more people can live with clear skin:)"


"Inserted about 9pm last night. Fortunately, I did not have the awful reactions the others had, however, its 3:23pm now, & I still feel an itch. The cream did not work for me, so I bought Vagisil wash & maximum strength cream, keep changing my pantyliner so it is dry. Hopefully it will completely go away in 2 days otherwise I have to go to my Gyn and have an Rx for Diflucan called in, which I wish I did in the beginning. It would have just cleared this up in no time and I could have used my flexible spending account on it. I put up almost $30 for this OTC treatment. Sigh."


"I finished epclusa two weeks ago. I've had gum pain, and pain in my legs since. I'm glad to be completed. I'm not sure why everyone keeps leaving reviews only a few weeks into treatment. My sides effects varied weekly...so I couldn't really give a review while taking the drug. I also have a ringing sound in my head all day everyday, and no hearing loss. I hope that goes away with time. Undetected since week 4. I'd like to hear from others who are months into recovery after this. Do you feel better? Did your sides go away?"


"This medication has really improved my quality of life one hundred percent. My concern is whether there is a difference in terms of manufacturer. I took Apotex for years, but I guess they discontinued it. I started taking Northstar Rk, and I am not responding so well. I am now experiencing back pains."


"Started taking 3-4 yrs ago in early 50's while transitioning from RR into SP. Early on saw subtle improvement with only mild constipation, but was unable to go without AFO.  Past year in SP, balance and gait worsened where use AFO & cane fulltime.  Decided a month ago to stop taking.  Balance much better.  Gait seems unaffected.  Living  with SP is definitely different from RR."


"I've taken a lot of meds in 19 years and took Depakote for around 1 yr.  Weight gain about same as Lithium. This drug gave me hallucinations at night and freaked me out big time. Beware. I didn't hallucinate before the drug and now that I've stopped it 6 months ago - no Depakote = no hallucinations"


"This drug did help me sleep, but it did not put a dent in my anxiety one bit. In fact, I had a major panic attack while I was on the drug earlier this year, which I rarely have."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"It tastes SO BAD. I don't know how the got the taste and smell of Robitussin (spelling?) cough syrup but I couldn't finish the second bottle. I've hated he smell and flavor since I was a kid so I couldn't choke it down twice. However. It works really really well."


"I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and had a knee replacement recently. I was having a lot of pain and the short term medicines were not helping.  I switched to this on the advice of my physician and it is the difference between night and day. One pill in the morning and one at night keep me from derailing.  I am able to do my Physical Therapy, go to work, and have energy for the first time in a month."


"I took this at 11am today and by 3pm I was feeling like I was going to DIE ! MY HEART was literally jumping out my chest, I threw up several times, shaking, sweating and couldn't breath.  I went Drs and they said that my body had a reaction to it.  Mind u I'm only 47.7 kg n 5"1 ... tiny but mighty.

I was on zoloft n everything was fine !!

NEVER EVERRR EVERR EVERRRRR TAKING THIS MEDICATION AGAIN !
27 years old n iv had depression since I was 16... lexapro..lovan..zoloft ALL AMAZING but this one I would NEVER touch...

Honestly my jaw is hurting my teeth is numb...n im still shaking ..but its only 7.30 pm CANT WAIT FOR THIS TO B OUTTA MY SYSTEM "


"Very discouraged after taking 10 days of Sulfa and 2 weeks of Doxycycline that my family doctor prescribed.  Symptoms got better but never went away. Went to a Urologist and he said his first choice is definitely Cipro. Also said that Doxy is a "static" drug and WILL NOT kill the bacteria, it will only stop replication.  Cipro kills it. I've also searched the web up and down for answers and almost all say it takes 4-6 weeks of taking a Cipro related drug.  Finishing up week 6 of Cipro and all my symptoms are GONE and feel normal again!  Going to take another week to be on the safe side. Give this time to work...it's not an overnight fix.  Frustrating, but true.  Also, no side effects either."


"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."


"Have taken Jalyn for 2 weeks. Went from 3 or 4 times a night to 1 or none (having to go to the toilet). Haven't had this much sleep in a long time. Hope I can keep taking it."


"Have done 3 'rounds' of this, 4 weeks each and have never been so exhausted, sick to my stomach and out of it. It helped clear up the Guttate psoriasis and inverse psoriasis but didn't do much for the psoriatic arthritis."


"I had 2 shots (1 every 6 months) for 2 years, then skipped 6 months.  I plan to begin again next March for bone preservation.  I want to avoid fracture risks.  I had no bad side effects."


"I've taken Cymbalta for almost a year for depression and anxiety. I'm also taking Buspar. My anxiety and depression are noticeably improved. I have tried many of the SSRI's without any help, but this SNRI is great. I take 40mg/day. I've been as high as 60mg/day but found no help at the higher dosage. The only side effect might be a bit of drowsiness. I tried to reduce my dosage quickly and found this is not a drug one wants to 'cold-turkey' to get off the drug. The benefits far exceed any bad side effects."


"Started about 1 week ago. Was fine then all of sudden I started feeling really tired, restless. Nothing unusual. Now I have no appetite. Spaced out majority of the day. My mood swings are through the roof. And tonight I had a nightmare. Calling my doctor to see what to do."


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


"I've used ambien for a couple months, probably 2 out of 3 days, and it works great.  It makes me able to fall asleep but doesn't knock me out.  It prevents me from waking up repeatedly for no reason, but I can still wake for a phone call.  I wake up in a shorter time feeling more refreshed than normal.  I didn't do anything funky in my sleep either (no strange women or empty fridges so far).  "


"I suffered from migraines terribly, I'm only 15 now and I got them almost everyday and I got put on propanolol and it was perfect! I only had migraines a couple times a month, however a while after using it it didn't work so I stopped using it all together and got put on Pizofen (or something like that). I am off medication at the moment but I get headaches very easily (like waking up with curtains open so I'm in bright light. It doesn't even have to be sunny). I think I may start taking propranolol again."


"It takes extraordinary willpower to consume each dose every 10-15 minutes for 3 hours and then again the next mourning. If you enjoy vomiting and self torture this product may be for you."


"I have been on ambien for years. At one period of time, not living in this country I was prescribed 20 mls a night. Back here in the US I have been put on 12.5 extended release. I usually take 1 and a half to get me to sleep with 2 phenergan. I crave sweet things after taking it. I run out Halfway through the month. I was getting a supply from India of 10mls too for 150 dollars but ran out of those this week. I was given to try Lunesta 3 mls I have been awake for hours after taking the Lunesta plus 2 phenergan and 300 mls of gabapentin. I have been to a sleep Center as well. They wanted to take me off all sleep meds except for Gabapentin and gave me A sleep machine. Totally useless, a lot of money. Ambien for me are way better than anything"


"Gabapentin, for neuropathy, not diabetic, a smoker, treated with interferon for 13 months. I am female, 65 years of age. Dosage, 800 mg, 4 tablets a day.  It did help with the neuropathy, I noticed no side effects.  Then I read that Gabapentin could attribute to weight gain if taken with prescription pain medication.  So, I quit taking it cold turkey.  I was not informed by my neurologist to not just stop taking this medication.

Within a few months I became ill. I was fatigued, couldn't think or remember properly but, didn't know what was wrong with me.  I was fired after 6 years of service.  One day I decided a gabapentin would help. Within 30 minutes, I was Marlyn again and overjoyed. I have since read withdrawal can take up to a year."


"Hi ladies!  So let me just preface by saying take a deep breath.  That was exactly what I needed to do when I visited this page almost 3 months ago, frantically searching for testimonials and reassurance this product would keep me from becoming a mom before I was ready.  In my scenario, I was at a party, drank too much and was sexually taken advantage of by some unfortunate human being. Because I was so out of it, I couldn't remember if he used a condom/used it the whole time, so I researched and found Plan B. I bought and took it 40 hours later, and after 3 days, I began having major cramps, got my period (2 weeks early), and was/am not pregnant. Relax and try to stay stress free; the chances of it working really are in your favor!"


"This medicine did not work well for me.  I was on it for a total of three months and it did not make me feel any better.  The side effects were not fun.  I had trouble sleeping and almost no energy."


"Zyrtec worked well for my nasal allergies, but when I tried to stop taking it after several years, I got the skin itch/rash that many have reported.  It was worst for the first few days, but now even a year later I still frequently get a skin rash when I get warm (cholinergic urticaria).  I can't say for sure that the cholinergic urticaria was a side effect of stopping Zyrtec, but skin rashes were never a symptom of mine until I stopped."


"My 20 year old Son has been on Accutane for two months after long struggle with cystic acne. Is on 40mg daily. He had a horrible breakout after taking it for a month that he couldn't attend school for two weeks because of comments at school. His acne was at its worst. Now its two months on it and looks better but not best. He still has breakouts on chin, forehead and around nose but not as before. Old cystic breakouts (big pus filled bumps) are clearing but slowly especially around nose and sides of chin. Side effects are dry lips, face and eyes but is comfortable with Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer. He plays soccer almost everyday and not experiencing problems so far."


"I love how immediate the relief was upon 1st patch. But I can not for the life of me get the backing off well at all resulting in a stretched patch each time. This, in turn, results in failed adhesion. I've burned thru several patches because I CAN NOT get the back off!! Have been researching and can't get this small (but important) bit of info.
Any ideas anyone? I'd give this a 10 if the liner were easier to peel off and patch would stay on.
Cocoa"


"This is my 3rd day on Phentermine 37.5. I take a half pill in the morning before breakfast and then the other half b/w 1&2. I have still experienced hunger around 12 as if I haven't ate anything at all. But when I do eat something I am full pretty quickly. My starting weight is 270. I am 5'7 and 22 year old female. I will only be on this for 2 months so I'm hoping for good results along with exercise and healthy eating"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"After going to ER with afib, diagnosis was thyroid.  Was put on Pradaxa for afib and also had thyroid removed.  The most noticable side effect is heartburn.  As a result of thyroid removal, I MUST take calcium.  Asked the pharmacist what I can take for heartburn whle taking Pradaxa and he said nothing with calcium in it.  He advised Pepcid AC since it doesnt have calcium in it.  Said not to take tums or other antacids because they contain calcium.  Pepcid works great.  However I still have to take calcium so am sure to keep Pepcid AC on hand."


"Reduced my overall cholesterol from 288 to 126 in one month.

However, I now seem to have a lot of various pains throughout my body.   Feet, back, etc."


"I suffer from interstitial cystitis and at the Dr's office yesterday I was given a shot of Toradol.  amazing pain relief. Works way better for me than Oxy or Vicodin and non narcotic.  My useage in future will be in pill form and only for a max of 5 days but this drug appears to be a life changer for me."


"I was recently diagnosed with atypical torison dystonia. My neurologist wanted me to discontinue 3 of my medications to make sure it wasn't medication induced. So far not making a difference being off them. But he started me on Baclofen 2 weeks ago. I have noticed that it does relax my muscular spasms, but has not seemed to effect the pain much.  I've read it takes time to make its full effect. So far it has helped enough that I'm not in such constant pain. Hopefully it'll continue to get better."


"Finally, after being reduced from 100mg to 75 mg to 50 mg, it was working great. Then on 50mg I started getting dizzy spells that lasted a week. They just came out of the blue.  Went to the gym in winter and was getting dizzy after workout. Lowered to 25 mg...was still working and no dizzy spells but I was still having mind body functioning problems. My doctor switched me to Prozac. It is not helping the depression and 5mg makes me nervous and is not lifting the depression so back to the doctor to get put back on 25mg of Zoloft. I hope the 25mg starts to make me feel better. Yes, I fear if dosage is increased to 50mg the week long dizzy spells will come back. 50mg Zoloft was working so well."


"I injured my back about 6 years ago.  I was put on all kinds of medicines until I met the best doctor in the world.  The doctor put me on the patch and it was the first time in 6 years that there was no pain at all.  But now the doctor is gone and no one else wants to write a prescription for the patch so I was left to suffer withdrawal for the first time in my life.  Great medicine but it will make you go through withdrawal and trust me it isn't fun. Many doctors are afraid to write the prescription for this medicine."


"I have used the topical on my receding hairline. Twice a day- within two weeks I got a horrible headache that lasted 3 days.  Stopped treatment.

Started again once a day this time. Same effect. About two weeks went by then got headache again. Stopped treatment.

The second time, I used much less. Maybe a 1/2 Tbl total.   I weigh 115lbs."


"Lo loestrin fe was the first (and will be the only) birth control pill that I tried. The first week and a half was complexity fine and I was really happy that I wasn't experiencing any negative side effects. Then midway through the second week of the pack I started bleeding. At first I wasn't concerned because I knew that breakthrough bleeding was common and I figured in a few days it would disappear. However the bleeding was extremely heavy and clumpy which is definitely not typical for me. In addition my cramping was constant and EXTREMELY painful making it difficult for me to participate in everyday activities. Not to mention that I have now been bleeding for 9 going on 10 days with no end in sight. I am so disappointed with this pill."


"I have started on 50mg of Lamotrigine from 25mg. I feel alert, motivated and wake up earlier then I did (8am instead of 10am).

I feel a little jittery since the increase but my ruminating thoughts and Depression are lower. Waiting to see how the increase to 100mg goes.

This has worked great for me in the past let's hope it helps again! Hope this is helpful."


"I was on Remeron for about 2 years before.  Helped very very much with my depression.  But although I often felt very sleepy near the beginning of the treatment, the massive fatigue eventually subsided to an acceptable level.  20-mins after taking it, I'm ready for bed I can't keep my eyes open no matter what.

I just restarted Remeron two days ago, after more than a year being on it.  As I type this, I feel fogged over, sort of sleepy, and immensely "munchie".  As before when I took it, I'd find myself waking up several times a night going to raid the fridge and cabinets for munchie or sweet foods (and meats! definitely craved meat all the time).  So again, on Remeron: eating again, sleeping some, more relaxed, less sad. "


"I was on this medicine for 5 years until I had to switch because I was producing too much estrogen. During the time I was on it, I had a decrease in bleeding and I lost 5 pounds. During the time I was on it was my only use of contraceptive and I have never been pregnant. All of my friends are on it and they love it!"


"Spironolactone has been a miracle drug for me. I've suffered from acne since the age of 11. I've tried every pill and cream that my parents could afford. Nothing has ever fully worked because my acne is hormone related. If it did help, my face would be red, peel, and break out again once I discontinued the product. A friend introduced me to spironolactone and my life has never been the same. It took a good 4 months for me to see even a slight difference. But 1.5 years later my face is clear and has been ever since. I would highly recommend spironolactone. Just be patient for the first 3-4 months, but you will see results."


"I started this medication for my social anxiety an mood swings. I was on the medication for 3 days. On day three I went to bed an stopped breathing as I slept as a side effect of the medication. Doctor told me to immediately quit taking the medication so I did I quit an had shortness of breath for about 2 days after an increased anxiety even worse panic attacks . hope this helps."


"I was prescribed 25 mg of Zoloft (sertraline) and only took two doses to find myself having the worst restless legs to the point where I can't sleep. DO NOT take this. This side effect will last 5 days after stopping taking it."


"I have suffered long term post trauma depression. Recently I ended up in a hospital for mental health. My psychologist decided to add Abilify 5 mg a day, I also take Lustral 100mg. Abilify started to work within 5 weeks. Brilliant. Before this medicine I was on the verge of suicide. Long may this good feeling last."


"Reading these reviews and at least good to know im not the only one who has struggled with H. Pylori. Saw multiple doctors...all brushed it off. Was finally scheduled for an upper endoscopy. Prior to the appt felt the worst ever. Symptoms over months had progressed from stomach pain and acid reflux (managed with 40mg prilosec twice a day) to fatigue, burping, chest pains, liver and spleen pain, feeling confused and delirious, diarrhea. Finally a walkin clinic dr ordered a stool sample test. Im on day 3 of PrevPac and feeling better. Metallic taste in the AM bug goes away. Loading up on probiotics...highly reccommended. Definately need to take with food. Ill have to retest in about a month but hoping this works! Best of luck to everyone!!!"


"Bystolic is effective in reducing my blood pressure.  It seems to have a calming effect that I like."


"I have tried every single medication for my Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. My rheumatologist gave me Meloxicam for non-specific joint swelling, and it actually was more beneficial for my fibromyalgia. Within 5 days, I stopped having morning stiffness, and my generalized muscle pain is almost completely gone! I am amazed and now have a much more optimistic outlook on living!"


"Causes jittery hands and problems with staying asleep"


"I fell thru the ice and drowned ( obviously resuscitated  )  at the age of 17.  In College I started getting terrible panic attacks that had me going to the ER sometimes 2 times a week.  I was put on Buspar and they might as well as given me a TicTac and told me THAT was a Miraclel Drug as well is would have probably been more effective.  Prozac,  Xanax , Valuim ALL seemed to make it worse Clonazepam is THE ONLY Med. that has worked it's been a life saver."


"I have bipolar disorder and my doctor prescribed Abilify to stabilize my moods.  It worked okay for a while, but after about three weeks on the drug I developed a Parkinsonian twitch in my right leg. "


"Overall, for me, Lexapro was very destructive. I was on it for about three months and in that time my depression worsened, but that's not necessarily the worst part. The debilitating panic attacks that put me in the hospital was the worst part. After cutting the dose from 10 mg to 5 mg and not seeing any difference, I discontinued it. Bad depression, bad anxiety, bad drug overall; at least for me anyway."


"Have been having terrible reaction to this medicine. Chest pain and shortness of breath. "


"I've been taking lexapro 10mg since Jan. It has helped with my depression. But I started feeling down an anxious. So I asked for my dose to go up. I'm now on 20mg. I can feel the difference. I do take clonazepam for when feel my anxiety kicks in. However I've come down feeling very sick since starting the 20mg like I did when I started the 10mg. Not a very great side affect. I also get very sleepy so I do have to take it at bedtime. Dreams seem very real. Scary real. Hopefully I don't have to be on very long when my vitamin d goes up to its normal levels."


"This drug saved my son's life. He failed to respond to any other drug and lost two years of his life in mental facilities. He was put on Invega Sustenna and within 2 weeks was changed.  Within 3 months he was almost asymtomatic.. Over the next 4 years he earned a degree in computer science with a 4.0 GPA and within 1 unit of a Masters with a very high GPA and accepted into a Phd Program.

The insurance company forced us off the depot sustenna injections onto pills. Within 8 weeks he was fully psychotic and in a lock down facility.

The injectable form is a miracle drug!

It should be a crime to allow an insurance company trying to save a few dollars more to destroy someone's life as they have.  Write to Jannsen, Write to your congressman!"


"After being on Tamaze for 15 years, I was told I need to go off it, as it is a drug of dependency & dangerous to mix with my pain meds long term. For the next 6 months without it, I was lucky to get 1 solid hr of sleep without waking every 10 minutes & would go for many days with no sleep at all. Eventually my doctor said having no sleep is just as bad for me long term & prescribed me Belsomra 20mg, as doesn't have the same chemical make up as most sleeping tablets. Even though expensive it has been a life saver for me and when I do lie down, I'm usually asleep for 5 or 6 hours solid. I have many side effects & allergies to most medications, but Belsomra has very few side effects, which I have none so far & worth ever $$"


"I've been plagued with UTI's my entire adult life and Bactrim was my go to drug. I got a sinus infection 2 weeks ago and Dr said take Bactrim. My tongue swelled up and sores developed on it, that was AWFUL! I've never had any reaction before. I'm really disappointed because it's always been my go to."


"Works great. No noticable side effects. Cost is pretty high, but my insurance covers it."


"I've been taking the 5 day pk for 4 days for bronchitis and do not feel any better. Stomach cramps and diarrhea developed."


"I has on a plane for 26 hours with 5 stops and not much down time on the ground.  For the first time I was able to eat and sleep for longer then 10 minutes.  Not the best medicine for someone that needs to be alert and fully functioning.  Once on the ground for good I needed to be alert and doing my job.  It took around 20 min and some water."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for the past 5 days and have noticed a significant change in my personality. My children told me that I am way cooler on my medication. I have not felt like this EVER. Cymbalta is better than Prozac, Paxil, and Depakote, for sure. Prozac made me more anxious and depressed, Paxil made me angry, and Depakote made me lethargic. I must say that I don't particularly like the side effects of Cymbalta, but this medication makes me feel like a human being, instead of an irritable, depressed, worried mess."


"I did Harvoni for 12 weeks and viral load was up 2 weeks after I completed. Harvoni made me very sick. Fatigue, diarrhea, it was kind of awful...and it failed me. I am 1a type. I also have cirrhosis F4.
Next I did Sovaldi/Olysio for 24 weeks. This time the only side effect was fatigue but not as bad as Harvoni. The good news is I am SVR 12 weeks post tx, although my liver function numbers have begun to rise slightly after being normal during treatment for the first time in 30 years.

But here's the real problem. I am more fatigued now than during treatment. It's been 5 months and it's not getting any better. I get up early, exercise, have a healthy breakfast and I'm ready to get back into bed. It really sucks.

Anyone else experiencing this?"


"I've had been on two types of birth control pills and I had break through bleeding no matter what for months. So I tried the patch. This was nice because I didn't forget to take it etc...lasts a week you can take it off a day later if needed. It for sure regulated my period which was great. I've always had a crazy high sex drive and that didn't change. BUT I hated the patch because it would collect fabric around the rim, the skin under would get super itchy, if your sexually active etc...its can shift or fall off. once taking it off it left terrible rashes and would leave a mark for about 2weeks after. It was really bad so I'm now going off it to try a different pills now instead of the patch. not good for your skin at all."


"After breaking up with my high school sweetheart, I would have panic attacks that would violently wake me up at night.  I knew I had a problem but it wasn't depression (later I realized anxiety) since I was happy to start over in college.  My stress of attending school even as a commuter laid heavy on my mind as well.  I went to my doctor, crying that I did not know what was wrong.  After 3 years, I still remain on Zoloft/Sertraline at 25mg.  I've always been told it's not a lot but it still really helps me.  I rarely get panic attacks anymore, and if I do, I don't throw up or feel dizzy.  I am happy that I haven't had any side effects or problems involving this medication."


"Taken it for a long time. It is the only thing that works for me."


"This medicine probably saved my life. After being misdiagnosed with severe depression, I had been on a high dose of Prozac which led me to a near suicide attempt. Switching psychologists, I was diagnosed with bipolar 2, taken off of the Prozac and put on this medication and almost immediately noticed a difference. They told me that I shouldn't feel a difference until at least 150mgs but I felt it at 75mgs. I'm currently on 400mgs which is usually the highest for treating bipolar. It is also used to treat epilepsy, and people with epilepsy take thousands of mgs a day, so it I felt safer when experimenting with it. The only reason I gave it a 9 is that it doesn't completely hold me over when I have overwhelming emotions. Adding Trileptal now."


"This drug has saved my life literally. I have a long sad history of drug abuse. I was on a minimum 1600mg's of oxycodone a day for over three years. I had to do ridiculous things to support my habit. I have been to countless rehabs but to no avail. Although the physical withdrawel part is hard, it is nothing compared to the depression which follows. I was hospitalized numerous times following the detox for having serious suicidal thoughts.

This is the only thing that worked for me. Now I am clean for over a year and am down to around 5-6 mg's of Suboxone a day."


"I have had MS awhile, DX in 2000. I have taken interferon,tecfidera and controlled. I decided to try Gilenya this summer,a month in I started getting numbness under both feet. I had never experienced anything like this before. Medicine was the only change.It got so severe both feet were completely numb. It felt like i had pads under my feet.After trying oral and iv steroids no improvement i was so frustrated and didnt know what to do. No new activity on myMRI. Because numbness can also be associated with MS this can be confusing. I had no other choice but to stop Gilenya to see if that was causing it. Funny enough after 6 days into stopping it the sensation started coming back under my feet and 70% better. Now it's almost gone!"


"Works great to keep me from being anxious. I take 40 mg daily for last 5 yrs.  The only thing I don't like is the weight gain and I need lots of sleep. My leg also jerks when I sleep.  Until I read the reviews I didn't think about Paxil causing it. It also keeps me from getting really angry easily. If I miss doses my family knows it immediately because I get very emotional, weepy or angry."


"Prozac worked great for me for about 2 years and then it quit being effective. Apparently this experience is so common it's even called "Prozac poop-out." At age 41 I started taking 10 mg daily, then increased to 20. For the first week or two I felt slightly nauseated and had trouble getting an erection. Then those side-effects vanished, and I felt not only happier but more functional (at the time I was a university professor). I wrote 2 published novels during those two years. A wonderful side-effect is that I gained total ejaculatory control. Suddenly I was the lover I'd always wanted to be! But after the Prozac honeymoon, I found myself feeling anxious and depressed again and the Prozac was just making me sleepy. So I quit. C'est la vie."


"I'm sure everyone experiences Skyla differently, but for me it was absolutely the worst. I didn't have any problems with insertion (quick intense pinch but nothing unbearable). I didn't even take any pain meds before. Yes, I had cramps the rest of the day, but I was so excited to get off the pill I didn't care. Unfortunately what followed was 7 months of continual bleeding with less than 15 non-bleeding or spotting days that entire time. I also had frequent cramps despite never having period cramps before. My doc told me to wait it out until the six month mark, but the bleeding days never stopped. Just had it removed yesterday and immediately felt relieved. I was told I'd have a week of withdrawal bleeding, but I'm just happy it's gone."


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"Very Effective if taken right 0.1% failure rate vs other birth control that are not combined pills 0.3- 0.6% failure rate. ( 7 days after first Sunday if starting first pill)
Regulates your periods makes them shorter and lighter. Note: it takes about 3 months for your body to get used to the hormone change so you might experience irregular periods or brown discharge but its completely normal.
Fact: lower sodium intake if this happens
Helps improve skin. i.e acne but in time. You will not see results right away but in a month or two.
I have not experienced any weight gain but have seen mood swings, sensitivity etc. but improved in a few months.
Every girl experiences Trinessa differently but it's because your body gets used to the change (3 months)."


"I had an allergic reaction using Epiceram on my face just before bed.  It stung, and I awoke with an itchy face and inflammation.  I went back to using Aveeno to calm down my angry face."


"Started Victoza October 6th 2010. I have lost 13 lbs. I am having severe abdominal pain. I really need to lose this weight. I also am taking Actos. My blood sugar is now normal."


"For anyone who has any trouble with anxiety or depression, I HIGHLY suggest you do not try this birth control. I have been on this pill for about a week now and increasingly over the past 5 days I have been nauseated at night and SEVERELY depressed and I mean severely. Crying constantly, overthinking, irritable, mood swings, anxious to no end. I am absolutely without a doubt getting off of this medicine, I am a nursing student who has many responsibilities and cannot deal with having no motivation to do homework. Please try your best to avoid this medication at all costs."


"I have arthritis in my knee, decided to try Capzasin, used a very small amount, It literally set me on "fire"  I immediately jumped in the tub and drenched with cold water, that didn't even stop the burning, it lasted for hours, thought I was gonna have to go to the ER!!!"


"I have Trigeminal Neuralgia, which is the "most painful condition known to man", and Opana ER is the first medication that has ever actually helped with this type pain. It has worked better for me than any other pain medicine and it lasts FAR longer than any other extended release medications I've tried.

Because this works better for me, I am able to take less/lower dose than other medicines- which means I can function at a much higher rate.

Many patients with this condition do not take (narcotic) pain medication because Trigeminal Neuralgia does not usually respond well to them. However, for me, this is the 1st and only medicine that has actually helped with my level of pain and it has allowed me to have a much higher quality of life!"


"Used this product as well as having used Neosporin on different occasions. This product works better and in less time. Can be used over larger area than Neosporin."


"I don't recommend this birth control to anyone.  Ever since I got it in, it has been a non-stop emotional roller coaster, my mood swings are out of control. Also no sex drive, no energy and weight gain.  But the worst part is I tend to have 2 or more periods in a month. Started my period,  after 7 days it stopped, two days later I am bleeding heavy again,  was on my period for another 9 days.  One time I heavily bled for 20 days straight. I'm getting this taken out."


"Never thought I'd be raving about a drug but here I am. I was well on my way to meet my maker before I got on Atripla. It's been over 2 years now and I am happy to say that it has saved my life! I don't drink, I don't smoke, I've never done drugs for recreation, and I was always against taking medications. I was scared to death of the possible side effects of Atripla before taking the plunge because I had such a queasy stomach. Thankfully the side effects were only a problem for me in the first month. I am now healthier than ever, I have vivid dreams again, and my severe depression has gone away! I also believe that Atripla has made me smarter! However, I can't stay up late anymore and I must stay in bed counting sheeps until I fall asleep."


"I had my daughter in February this year. I received the shot the day I was released from the hospital. The shot didn't hurt and didn't quell the after pregnancy bleeding. I believe that was inevitable. This shot hasn't made me gain weight at all. I'm 119 lbs when I was 173 lbs when I was at my last check up before I had my child. The real problem with this is that I am a fricken mess. I cry at the drop of a hat. I have ZERO appetite and have to force myself to eat. BUT I have longer thicker hair and my body hair didn't change. I'm blonde and it'd be easy to tell. The serious down side is that I've been on the shot for 4 months and HAVE NOT STOPPED BLEEDING! Good lord! It's been 4 months of ruined panties and  tampons."


"21 years old and no kids. Approx 120 lbs. I got kyleena inserted about 12 days ago. I was originally taking the depo shot but I wanted something more long term. I've had mild to severe cramps for my periods my whole life. During the insertion I experienced what felt like 2 of the worst period cramps I could ever have (I screamed). Once it was over I was fine, but I did have severe cramping for hours after until the medicine they gave me finally kicked in. I was taking ibuprofen for about a week because I was still experiencing cramping. My period started going away and was very light. My doctor prescribed me estradiol 1 mg to help with adjusting to the IUD. I've been taking them for about a week. Starting yesterday my period became very heavy."


"I would just like to start out by saying that Hypercare is an absolute miracle! It changed my life. I am 17 and have been having a sweating problem since my freshman year and all my friends always make fun of me for it because I will constantly be sweating and having armpit stains whether it's 100 degrees out or 6 degrees, I was always sweaty. So last week my mom finally took me the doctors and they prescribed me Hypercare...I used it that night and the Next day I had NO armpit stains! and the funny part is the day before this product I was wearing a brown loose shirt and I had the largest stains and then the day of wearing Hypercare I was wearing a light blue tight shirt and I had ZERO stains. It does sting a little but not that bad."


"Many years ago I was diagnosed with bipolar ll. Lithium was my doctor's first choice. Not even sure how effective it was. The side effects were awful. I could not work, I lost down to 95 pounds. I was so weak I had difficulty climbing stairs. I shook so bad I could not sign my own name. Then my doctor started to add all sorts of medicines to counteract the side effects. I became hypothyroid had to take medicines for that, tremor had to take medicines for that (didn't work well). Dr. decreased dose (didn't help much). I was on leave from work for 12 weeks. Finally stopped the lithium. It took awhile for my Dr. to believe my problems with this medicine because they were not typical. Those 12 weeks were the worst."


"I used zyban years ago to quit and it did help but I started again after I went off it.  I have been trying to quit for the last year but haven't made it past a few days.  I am 36 and have smoked since I was about 20, 16 years of damage to my lungs.

I decided it's now or never I just want to be a non smoker so badly.  I went and got a prescription for zyban 4 days ago and started immediately. So far I feel ok on it, I definitely feel different, time feels slower and I feel like I'm observing things differently in somewhat removed.  Today is my first day taking two pills and I'm a little worried I will feel messed up on the medication but gonna stick with it.  I'm still smoking but plan on quiting within the next week."


"I've had cold sores since I was young and this medicine is fantastic!  It will stop the cold sore from getting really large and it heals a lot faster. Great product!"


"Dr. ordered Trelstar for one year beginning at end of radiation. PSA has been undetectable  since! Was it the treatment, medicine or both? Many side effects! Hot flashes can be VERY bad where I feel like throwing up, passing out etc. Some are very minor, average about 15 a day.
Monthly dose has been much better than larger dose of a similar medicine taken two years ago!
Other side effects are too numerous to mention, but are generally mild."


"I can't wait to get this thing out I have been on this birth control for a little over two years now and i have finally realized why I have been so miserable! First off I got this cuz My best friend was on it and I thought wow no periods how awesome! (She's on it still and loves it so it can be good for some people) but for me it's terrible just like what everyone else is saying! We will start first with acne I have had acne since forever but since going on this it has become way worse i wanna cry! Second weight gain and bloating I have only gained about 5 lbs but I can't lose it and I feel bloated EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY my mood swings are out the door and my sex drive is terrible I feel bad for my bf and am getting this thing out asap"


"I was on 9mg/day by a very experienced psychiatrist. Sure it affects memories a bit but if you're anxious it works. Choose!"


"I'm currently on a mood swing so forgive me. Although I've just started this pill 3 weeks ago. Every other day I cry for no reason. Then I get angry and mad and just lose my appetite. And sick to my stomach. I feel bloated daily and just annoyed. I have my good days. I was so much more happy though before the pill. And the only great thing is my breasts grew like 2 sizes haha. Other than that I'm making an appointment tomorrow. I'm fed up with these strange mood swings."


"I've been on this birth control for over a year now, so I have a pretty good idea of its effectiveness. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this medication and I have had a positive experience with it. The only downside is that I experienced crazy mood swings the first 3 months of starting the medication, but it regulated itself and went away. Other than that, I am obviously not pregnant, did not gain weight, never had problems with acne, and no nausea. It also regulates my period and my period starts on the exact anticipated day every single month for over a year."


"I've been on this birth control since I was 13 to help my periods now I'm 21 and I'm starting to recognize it's side effects. I'm 21 with no sex drive at all and painful sex with severe dryness. I will be getting off this birth control very soon and visiting my doctor because it's affecting my hormones."


"I have used Mirvaso since it came out. Obviously, it works great, but there is a learning curve for getting the most benefit from it. It has really helped my rosacea."


"I am 40 years old.  My doctor prescribed this medication to treat heavy bleeding due to an ovarian cyst that developed after several Clomid cycles with my infertility specialist.  After three months, my periods are regular again, but at the cost of several unpleasant side effects.  I have painful cystic acne in my genitalia, I have gone from being calm and relaxed to short-tempered, and my sleep cycles have been disrupted, leaving me tired all the time.  The first day or two of my period is extremely painful, but that may be due to the fact that I have more like a 25 day cycle and the pill is trying to force a 28 day cycle. "


"I was started on levothyroxin, then Armour and my symptoms were worse than before medication. Tirosint literally gave me my life back. Then new insurance made me try naturethroid. Back to the same misery that plagued me the better part of the year. Whatever the cause or effect in chemistry I am immediately changing back.  Brain fog, sore muscles lethargy, fatigue, constant hunger, weight gain. Never again will I try another medicine."


"I have currently been on Lexapro since 2/22/16 and I am starting to feel relief from my anxiety.  The first week was terrible with the side effects of headache, nausea, upset stomach and I was extremely sleepy, but starting at the end of week 2, I was able to tolerate it much better.  I have noticed now at week 3 that the things that use to bother me, don't bother me anymore or at lease I feel like I can tackle them without being irritable, snappy and moody.  I don't sweat the small things anymore and I have no side effects anymore.  I am glad I stuck it out.  I had determined in my mind that I was gonna take it for 4 weeks straight and faithful and I'm glad I did.  I am so much better now.  Be encouraged...there is hope!"


"I'm currently taking Camrese. I had no complaints my periods are shorter and bearable and my face is clear. I thought I was perfectly content until I realized a few things. I have night sweats, my boobs hurt,  I've gained like 20 pounds and I think  I am depressed"


"I was on Depo Provera for almost 3 years, after I had my daughter and didn't have a period the entire time. I've been off for a year now and still didn't see my cycle. I want two more kids so I told my doctor and she prescribed me medroxyprogesterone. It took a month (almost two months) to get my cycle but I finally saw it and it has been on ever since. Now I'm interested in Clomid so I can get pregnant."


"I'm not certain if this 3 day treatment will work since I've only used one dose so far, but I am certain there is a level of hell devoted solely to torturing people with this cream. It is the most awful feeling I have ever had in the internal/external vaginal area and almost impossible to describe since it feels so different than any other part of your body.  The itching and burning is at least an eleven on a scale of one to ten. It has been almost two hours and it is starting to subside enough for me to focus on typing this. I am not brave enough to use another dose after experiencing this one."


"I been on Ortho Evra for 2 months now. I love it. The first night I wore it, I had a panic attack. I ripped it off during the night then started wearing a new patch the next day. Since then, no panic attacks, so I'm guessing it wasn't caused by the patch. My breasts were tender but I got used to it, and I love how light my cramping and periods are. I get a pimple or two during the third week, and I am a lot more emotional, but that does not interfere with my personal life. It took some time getting used to wearing the patch, it fell off like three times. Overall its amazing."


"Be careful. This drug can put you in the hospital within the first week. I suffered debilitating muscle pain in my left leg. I lost half the muscles. I had to sit in a chair for 3 months to recover on 60 mg of steroids. It took 8 months to figure it out. If you have any pain in your legs or back stop immediately. Don't think you can overcome the pain, the company will not admit the severity."


"All the other medications I have been on produced horrible side effects. Seroquel works great and the only side effect is sleepiness. Stable at 600mg and quite pleased."


"58 y/o black female, not overweight 5'8 150 have used 5/10mg since first diagnosed around age 45. No issues, no weight gain I'd attribute to this. I did weigh about 140 when I started this.

No headaches, joint pain etc. so has worked for me. BP often under 130/85. I sometimes wonder if I dont even need it anymore, but doctor doesn't want me to stop."


"I went on this for heavy bleeding and Pain from Fibroids.I had to get a blood transfusion. It helped the    severe pain in my lower back & stomach.The heavy bleeding not so much! I'm on my 3rd pack, and the first two months had heavy or just bleeding everyday of the month, and still some. Side effects I get are nauseousness a lot more depression, headaches ,upset stomach, gas more.  I think and I read others say they got that too. Idk if the bleeding is breakthru bleeding or my fibroids, but I certainly don't need anymore bleeding. I have Anemia now from bleeding everyday."


"I have been a packet a day smoker for 32 years, until a persistent cough noted by my GP sent me off for a chest xray. Diagnosis = COPD!!  I commenced Champix with mixed feelings....I really did love my ciggies and could not imagine my life without them.  I did not pick a stop day  and on day 4 noted I had cut my packet a day to now lasting 2 days. I lite my last cigarette on the morning of day 10, took 3 draws and thought YUK!!! That was 2 weeks ago now and honestly the smell or even the thought of inhaling a cigarette makes me sick and literally feel my stomach doing tumble turns!!!!  I still get the nausea lasting up to 2 hours even with food....but have rewarded myself with a piece of jewellery with money saved so far!!!!"


"Got injection at ER for migraine. Worked fast and took the edge off the pain. The worst part was the actual shot, intense pressure and burning for about 15 mins due to it being injected into muscle. I'll probably be sore for a few days.. otherwise effective, fast acting medicine."


"My husband has been using Byetta in conjunction with Glucafage for 8 months and has lost 31 lbs and feels great.  The drug dropped his blood sugar level to normal levels and decreased his appetite."


"I've never taken birth control before. I'm 24 and I got on it to try to stop sudden breakouts, I've been on Beyaz for only 6 days.. I can see my oily skin becoming noticeably less oily and shine free throughout the day, which I'm hoping will clear my face completely in the long run. As of now, my skin feels softer, less oily and seems to be clearing up. On the down side, I feel very, very tired. I'm on my last week of school taking finals and I regret not having waited until after finals because all I want to do is sleep. I do feel a little more irritable than usual but it's manageable."


"My sister, a doctor, gave me three months of Chantix.  I love smoking, but my husband and family hated it.  Cigarettes were my best friend- the first thing I thought about in the morning and the last thing I did before going to sleep.  15 years of a pack a day, and I knew Chantix wouldn't help.  I took it to shut my sister and husband up.  By day 14 of Chantix, I was down to 10 cigarettes a day.  And then, late in the night before bed, I ran out of my cigarettes.  I decided I was too tired to go buy some and I decided to try to quit smoking.  The first few days after quitting I used Nicotine gum and then after 4 days of that, I stopped using even the nicotine gum!  Two months later, I weened myself off of Chantix! 16 months smoke-free!"


"Side effects:
Extreme exhaustion
Extreme Irritability
Inability to concentrate
Nausea
Itching & skin peeling @ site of finger infection
Vaginal Spotting
Body aches
Severe headaches

Rx was for 2x a day for 10 days for severe infection on end of finger with red streaks

Completed medicine because infection was healing but side effects were substantial
!"


"It's a lot to drink but you can do it.  I used a straw and just chugged it down.  I did use the lemon flavoring packet.  It really didn't taste too bad.  My suggestion is that when you first feel an urge to go.....Go!  This stuff works.  My doctor had me take 8 oz every 30 minutes, after the first two doses it started work.  I spent the rest of the day on or near the toilet.  An hour after my last dose, I was done.  I did not have any cramping, nausea or vomiting.  Overall, not a pleasant experience, but this liquid is not too bad."


"I went to my pharmacy and I asked the pharmacist what can she recommend for a dry cough she said its Delsym. I tell you you will be drowsy....so I didn't mind at all because its a good thing for me I can sleep.  When I took it I was waiting to see  if it was effective  - to my surprise I keep coughing the whole night as if I didn't take any medications....so if a cough product doesn't work for an adult - you shouldn't recommend it.....waste of money!"


"My main reason for using this type of birth control was solely for pregnancy prevention. I've never had any problems with my periods or acne. I've experienced the worst of side effects possible. I'm constantly moody and sad, I have heavy long-term periods, face covered in acne, low sex drive, hair loss, spots on my skin, sensitivity to most soaps and lotions. I'm overall dissapointed with this pill and can't wait to start a new type of contraceptive. Granted I haven't gotten pregnant, but we use condoms so it's hard to judge anyways."


"Out of nowhere, in my 50s, I developed Plaque psoriasis.  The local dermatologists did not seem to know how to help me. I was put on heavy steroids and other medicines that made my life miserable. Muscle aches, unable to sleep and rashes that bled up at the merest touch.  I found a specialist in New York City and she is my angel!   I was put on Sterela  which helped. Then I was then switched over to Cosentyx  and my life changed.  I am almost 100% cured, as long as I keep taking the injections.   The side affects that I've noticed are more frequent cold sores and a stuffy nose. I take Valtrex at the same time I take the injection in the cold sores have stopped. The stuffy nose, I can deal with.  This product is a miracle."


"This medicine has been amazingly helpful. After being misdiagnosed with depression I began taking this once my bipolar symptoms were diagnosed correctly. For those of you who may not think the drug works, I wonder if your doctor is doing a blood test to determine if your dosage meets the therapeutic level. Also, I learned the hard way that birth control pills totally negate the effect of Lamictal. It took a while to straighten that one out. Thanks to all for writing in."


"Taking this medication for 10 days for C diff. I am on day seven right now, and it's been horrible. 41-year-old, female, had bloody and mucus and bad diarrhea. I think medicines have fixed the diarrhea and bloody mucus for now, but I am so dizzy. I feel even sicker in other ways. It's causing me major shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, confusion. Found out the hard way that even putting lotion on my face or body that have any alcohol in them will make you feel even worse on this medication."


"I took aftera on the 27th of March after having planned unprotected sex with my husband. I didn't really experience any major side effects other than headaches and cramping here and there for 2 days and then after that it went away. I still haven't had my period and I'm 3 weeks late. Took a pregnancy test a yesterday and it came back negative. I haven't had any symptoms of pregnancy but it worries me than my period should have come by now and it still hasn't. I have a doctors appointment set up for this Friday hopefully I'm not pregnant."


"Celebrex really helps the pain in my legs."


"levels the pain out but creates severe fatigue - still have to use tramadol but in lower doses."


"If you want results real fast, Epiduo is wonderful. I noticed a complete face transformation within the first month of use. I only felt burning the first week. The only real downside is that it causes lots of peeling. I have to use an exfoliating facial scrub every other day just to keep the flakes off my face. So, the product itself is great, but the dried up mess of skin it leaves on your face... not so much."


"I have had a great results for this birth control. First birth control that worked for me. I have not had a period in two years. Although I do have the cravings during what would have been that time of the month. I have intercourse with my husband on a daily basis with no problems. Would highly recommend."


"Ultram was helpful for my muscle pain associated with the fibromyalgia. It did not make me feel 'dopey' or 'high' or more tired, etc. However, I would have to eat a substantial meal before taking it and then eat an apple or something after I took it or I feel on the verge on vomiting.
It made me so nauseated if my stomach was not completely full."


"Aviane is pretty good! I read all the horror stories other people have had with it but went and got a prescription for it anyway. I haven't had any adverse side effects with it so far. My sex drive has not gone down, my breasts do feel a little bit fuller than before. I have no complaints."


"I was on Nuvaring for 10 years before I gave my body a hormone break. I've been off of it for 4 months and will be going back on it next month because my fiance will be home from deployment and we are not ready for little ones yet. The first time around I loved not having to remember to take a pill everyday and I had no mood swings, and no lack of sex drive, there was only a few times where I could actually feel it during intercourse that was a bit uncomfortable. It is hard to say if I gained any weight because I was on it for so long but when I did go off of it I noticed I dropped a few pounds and had a little more energy. I am curious to see how this next month will pan out and will keep you informed."


"Not only have I had eczema my whole life, but I’m allergic to a million things, and my allergic reactions cause extremely painful dermatitis all over my skin. Most topical medicines I’ve been allergic to, and steroids made it worse. Eucrisa works like magic for me. Clears rashes up overnight, gives so much pain relief, clears up any damaged skin. It does wonders. The catch: it stings, horribly, for around ten minutes. Putting this medicine on open/newly damaged skin is quite possibly one of the worse pains I’ve ever felt, and applying this medicine can bring me to tears sometimes. However, the good of this medicine does outweigh the bad, so the pain is simply something I live with."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I've been on Yaz for awhile and had no problems and a few months ago I switched to BeYaz and noticed a weight gain so I switched. Other than the weight gain it's not a bad birth control."


"Was on depo shot for 9 months. First I had lighter periods and the endometriosis pain was better. Second month I had light period but it was all month. And then after that the pain was less and there was no bleeding.  I started to gain weight. Almost 50 pounds. I already have back pain from herniated disk so I did not go and get my last shot. Endometriosis pain is back ten times worse. And I have been bleeding almost nonstop since September 2015 and it is now March 1 2016. I'm gonna go back to the Dr and have a hysterectomy.  I can not stand the bleeding or the pain"


"I am a 20 year old female and I suffered with IBS all my life. I went to the GP a few weeks ago after trying everything I could get my hands on (including some super strong liquid laxatives) with hardly any luck. The doctor prescribed me these to take on a daily basis (one at night before bed with a glass of water). I must admit I was a bit sceptical at first, and the first 2-3 days I had horrendous stomach cramps that left me almost doubled over in pain, but I decided to persist and I'm so glad I did. Every morning I go to the toilet without any problems, but the toilet trips got a bit to excessive so I now take one tablet every two days and this works perfectly fine for me."


"Had the worst sinus infection of my life and couldn't sleep for 2 days. my sinuses felt like concrete. After 2 days on Augmentin I finally felt relief. It took 7 days to completely get rid of the infection. No side effects, maybe because I'm 6 ft 7 and weigh 260 lbs and had more body mass."


"I have been using Vaniqa since 2010 for facial hair.  I have never had to shave, but lots of plucking!  It works wonderfully and I have also had laser done to remove my darker hair on my lip, chin and neck area.  My complaint is the price.  It has doubled in price since I started using it and the manufacturer's coupon is only $35.00 (up from $25.00 originally).  I thought when a medication was available in generic the original would go down in price. I started ordering from Canada two years ago and now their price for the name brand has gone up enough that I am now ordering the generic.  Unlike in Europe, in the US it is considered cosmetic and insurance will not cover.  Does any one know of any other discounts in the US?"


"Finished treatment almost a week ago. Undetectable virus load two weeks into treatment. Virus remains undetectable  Odd mild headache which lasted a couple of minutes, but took no medication whatsoever avoiding possible interaction. I've had no other side effects. I continue working and living my normal life. I eat plenty vegetables; smoothie made of fresh bananas, blackberries, blueberries, mango and kiwis. I kept the weight at bay and drink fresh beetroot with green apple. No alcohol or fried foods & drunk lukewarm water mixed with fresh lemon juice & swallow raw garlic with an empty stomach. Contaminated illness during my childhood. Don't despair. Treatment works & it's bearable. Best to you all."


"Took the 2 week trial at the end of May and experienced some side effects.  I was severely tired, had some tingling in my hands and feet, dry mouth, and pop tasted really flat (which I guess is a good thing since I no longer wanted it) and some trouble sleeping. I added in some exercise and started a low calorie diet. I lost about 7lbs in those two weeks. I wasn't able to go directly on to the 7.5 dosage because of come complications with my pharmacy. I was off the medication for for about a week & gained my energy back & slept better.  I've been back on the medication for 2 days now & have started experiencing the side effects again.  Unless my results are drastically great during my 30 day rx, I don't think I can handle the side effects."


"I have been taking Lexapro for more than four years at 10mg-20mg.  It has been great at reducing mood swings, anxiety, and sadness. I have not noticed reduced effectiveness, however, my doc did move me up to 20mg because I was still experiencing pms mood swings and irritability.  I also have mild to severe depression.  There are only 3 side effects I have experienced and that is reduced libido, yawning, and inorgasmia. Which I feel I can handle as long as I'm happy and positive. I had tried Zoloft before and it didn't make me happier it just made me jittery and jumpy all the time and I couldn't relax.  So, Lexapro has definitely been the answer for me."


"I have only tried the Nuvaring as a birth control. I loved it. Never really had any problems, yes my partner could feel it and toward the end of my use, I could feel it falling out every once in a while but usually I reinserted it and it was fine. I didn't have hardly any cramps and my mood swings lessened. My periods went from 6 to 7 days to barely 3 days. I would recommend Nuvaring to anyone!"