"So I read a handful of reviews before making a decision. I just had my son 7 months ago and finally decided on the Skyla. The reviews scared the heck out of me. But it wasn't that bad. Yes you do feel a bit of pressure and cramping but it's bearable. I took some ibuprofen and went about my day with my crawling munchkin. Hoping I don't jinx myself. But so far so good"


"I've had cold sores my entire life. I have been on prescription pills to keep the cold sores from becoming too bad! Then I found Abreva. It works so well with the pills. I use it on the first sign a cold sore. I also put some rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip and apply it on the first sign. This usually stops the blister from ever occurring! I would buy Abreva again."


"I'm not really sure how I feel about this pill yet. I started it two Thursdays ago (the first day of my period) and my period immediately went away. Last Thursday I got my period again this time full on with cramps and everything. So far today is day 3 so I'll wait 2 more days before calling the gynie. I haven't had any mood swings or depression but I'm on this to NOT have a period and so far it's not doing what I really wanted it to do"


"Prozac along with other SSRI's do not mix well with my body. I have a loss of appetite, no sex drive, nauseating effects, and a "mild mood" (loss of my true personality). "


"I have been on it 1 mth. I have gain 14 pounds. My hair is starting to change for the better. The weight is so unhealthy. Any ideas?Please help."


"I took this birth control for 6 months. I always got my period early. ( usually last hormone pill) First month I got my period a week early and on white and brown pills. Lots of break thru bleeding. Changing my birth control now, I have had bleeding for a week. ( Mid pack, hormone pills) Mood changes. Only reason I gave 2 stars was I didn't get pregnant."


"I was on this pill for about 3 years and i have gained 25 lbs since. I went to the gym and also ran when I was on it. I feel like being on this pill makes it really hard for me to loose weight. I gained a lot of weight in my belly and boobs. Also my boobs are way too big now I went from a C cup to a DD. I quit the pill and lost two pounds gonna keep trying to loose more weight.  It worked well as a birth control, i just don't like the side effects of weight gain."


"I started taking Cryselle because the higher dose pills, like Tri-Sprintec, made me throw up. At first, Cryselle made all the nausea go away and I lost weight. After about a week I started having pretty severe mood swings and started getting the worst acne I've ever had. I got huge pimple all over my face...the long lasting, painful ones. It was not a great experience."


"I have been on zolpidem for several years and only take about 2.5 mg of my 10 mg tablet.
I tried Belsomra 10 mg (samples) Thursady night at 9 pm and I did not feel sleepy. The second night I took a 10 mg  table at around 9 PM I still do not feel sleepy so around 11 PM I took another 10 mg tablet and within 30 minutes  I felt weird and I knew I was going to have a rough night ahead of me and I was not going to get a good quality night sleep, which I did not!!!! The next morning which was Saturday (THANK GOD I didn't take 20mg  during the weekday) I felt horrible all day long and napped throughout the day up until 5 PM where I force myself to get up eat something drink a Mountain Dew just to feel alive again!!!
This medication is horrible"


"I was on Cytomel for a couple of years. Then my dose got increased along with my Synthroid medication dose. I began having tremors, heart palpitations and tachycardia.  It was a terrifying experience! My symptoms almost entirely went away when going off this medication but, I feel as though my heart was dramatically affected and I don't know yet whether or not it was actually even damaged."


"Smoked all during my 20s, quit for 7 years, then smoked for 20 years but had tapered down to 1/2 pack a day or less. Had bronchitis twice last year so got Chantix and started taking it around Nov. 1, planned my quit date for after Thanksgiving, and then just didn't think about it. Started forgetting to go out for a smoke during work, was down to maybe 3 a day by my quit date, ended up still having ONE a day in the morning for a few weeks, had 2-3 during my long Christmas weekend, and have had zero since. Side effects have been slight nausea even with food (but not every day), awesome dreams, somewhat lighter sleep, and mild metallic taste in my mouth. Mild occasional cravings now, on week 10, nothing I can't ignore. Plan on tapering off soon."


"This may help the scan so they can check your heart, but the result for the patient is horrible.  After 2 days of having this injected, I broke out in a rash, hives, the color of my the skin was red, and hot.
So far, I have taken:  3 days of Benadryl 50mg 3 times,
Benadryl nighttime so I could sleep, entire bottle of calamine lotion, used (just about) bottle of Alo Vera Gel, cut the leaves of the Alo Vera plant used the gel, Vicks VapoRub, Max-Arnica cream, Hydroxyzine 50mg 1 time, Cetrizine 2 times a day, Betamethasone AUG 0.05%, Prednisone 10MG, Methylprednisolone 4 MG,  Cortisone cream.
I am on the 3rd week, and have no relief to the hives, doctors have given up; they tell me that it will pass.
This is too much!!!!!! HELP....."


"I cannot swallow well and my doctor advised me to take 2 capsules per day. I have been taking it for a week now and every day since that I am burping and bloating non stop. It is terrible feeling, feels like any moment I will throw up but I cannot. Feels like if I throw up I will feel better  but I just cannot. Food or whatever "comes up" and just stops there. After few hours gets a bit better but I bloat all day :( help?"


"Just finished my 5th week out of 24 weeks of treatment. My first lab result at the end of week 4 came back UNDETECTED!

I have been praying for this day. I have not had any side effects. I have suffered from insomnia and fatigue for over ten years. This has not changed since starting Harvoni.

Death to Hep C."


"I have been on this almost a month. It doesn't seem to work everyday. And the side effects are not so good either. I get headaches, yawning, can't sleep, and if I forget to take it that day my belly hurts really bad and I feel like throwing up. But I am giving it a little more time to get my body used to it. I hope I can find a better medicine or something."


"Cold Symptoms - It helped a lot but not for a long period of time, but it did help."


"Very good medicine. Been taking it for a year with no side effects."


"I am diagnosed with Bipolar, ADHD Inattentive Type and Narcolepsy without Cataplexy. Modafinil generic or Brand name is very effective in uncontrolled daytime sleepiness without disturbing nightime sleep as long as it is not taken too late in the day. Helps with depression and focus and general energy. It literally saved my life by stopping me from falling asleep while driving and saved the lives of others. Generic is still pricey and the Insurance will not want to pay for it."


"I was having terrible migraines, tried most of the over-the-counter medicine, and some other prescribed by my doctor until I got to Zolmitriptan...

It always work, within a 30 minutes to 60 minutes of taking it, effectively dissolving the whole migraine every-time. It works as every medicine should, and I don't have no obvious side-effects, I already urinated a lot ( saw how some people said they urinated more because of this ) so I may have that side-effect without even knowing it. But in any case, going to the bathroom a few times more versus having a migraine is a no-brainer of a choice :)

I take the generic version which is usually worth 36.99$ for 6 2.5mg pills.
But fortunately it is 100% covered by my job's insurance."


"Works great for deep vein thrombosis! However, I always experience heavy bruising at the injection site."


"I was prescribed 1 week ago and seen an immediate improvement although I started feeling more anxious all day so I am now on Xanax instead of Klonopin, which I was originally on. I started with 500mg for 3 days then 1000 and now 1500 but I feel much more stable but I definitely feel hungry all the time. I was on Lamictal previously and I believe that made my disorder worse. I feel great now."


"I was having muscle spasm and neck pain which was causing difficulty sleeping first night I took Amrix. I had complete relief. I had the best nights sleep I've ever had in a long time."


"I am 20 years old, and I was prescribed minastrin after being diagnosed with PCOS. I can say I am definitely very happy with it! It made my periods very light and over time they eventually stopped (sometimes they occur for about 5 hours on the last day of the placebo pill). I have been on this pill for about 2 years now, and have not experienced any acne, weight gain, or nausea like other people have. Sometimes I get very moody before my period, but it is not extreme. The only thing I noticed for a period of time was constant yeast infections, which was pretty miserable. But after getting through that I am perfectly fine on this pill (and haven't gotten pregnant, so that's a plus too)"


"I love Maxalt my doctor gave it to me about 4 months ago. After years of no relief my migraine was gone in 20 minutes! I admit I get extremely sleepy after I take it but a 1 hour nap and I'm back in business. Much better then four days of blinding pain that's for sure it is very expensive but I contacted my local clinic and they had me fill out some forms and received a free 6 month supply at which time I can reapply. You can also try contacting the company online they may help depending on your income."


"I'm 19 and have been suffering from migraines for the past couple years. I've been taking Topamax for 6 months now, went from 25 to 75 mg daily now, and have noticed some reduced frequency in my migraines. I'm also pretty thin to begin with and can't afford to lose any more weight. I've lost 15lbs already and noticed the 2 days I ran out of the medicines. I actually felt hungry and ate. I think it's time to consider some other options."


"Helps a lot but causes severe drowsiness."


"It may include some side effects, I used and
I prefer Parnate with some side effects vs depression that's my experience."


"I am 24 and have been on the pill for 3 weeks. I have experience heavy breakthrough bleeding during week 3 with painful cramping as well. My skin has broken out substantially and have an increased need to sleep. Mood swings are minimal but are nonetheless still there. I hope this is just my body adjusting as it is my first time on the pill."


"The worst pain ever! After taking antibiotics for a tooth infection, I developed a YI. Purchased this product and applied at bed time. Can I say I could barely contain myself I burned so bad. I don't know what to do with myself I'm in so much pain. I just took a Motrin hoping for some relief. DO NOT TRY THIS PRODUCT."


"So I had unprotected sex about a week ago and he didn't pull out because he forgot he took the condom off (stupid i know) so I was freaking out so got this pill and took it 20 hours after the event. Then this morning I  was cramping and feeling like I had PMS and several hrs later I start bleeding. I came on here to read side effects vand apparently starting a period after a week of taking pill is a normal side effect? I hope so! It's just a waiting game to see if I start my next period."


"This is wonderful!! I have psoriasis on all of my joints.. elbows, knees, and ankles. I have used ointments for years and most recently they have not been helpful, in fact the plaques have spread to my wrist and sides of my feet. I was just prescribed Cordran Tape a week ago, and after only 4 applications, it's almost completely clear. I am floored by the success of this tape, and although it's the most expensive medication I've used so far ($50 after insurance), I will continue to use it for any future flare ups."


"Don't waste your time reading these reviews. Everyone's experience is highly personal and none of the side effects mentioned have to pertain to you. Relax, don't stress, give your body time to adjust, and you'll be fine.

When I first started this pill, I felt foggy and tired for a few weeks until my body adjusted. Now I feel normal again, no weight gain, no sexual problems, and practically no period."


"I struggled with getting pregnant due to infertility, I also only have one fallopian tube. First round of fertility treatment on this medication worked!! Now I have a happy 3 month old!!"


"Update #2
8 weeks in, my second cycle was great.. It was light and short, however I still have the spotting.. It’s not bad its more annoying than anything, I have to keep a liner on at all times,  no cramps I have actually lost a few pounds a great big plus! My sex drive is the same but it’s different with the spotting. I’ll be back in 3 more weeks with another update."


"It helped greatly in reducing my nerves after weaning off of Soma."


"After years of agonising pain in my fingers and toes exacerbated by army mountain exposure and "halo" training, along with cold water deep scuba work, I was finally diagnosed at 52 and at first put on beta blockers which made things much worse with multiple crippling attacks daily.  A secind dictir put me in Adefin (nifidipine) and within 48 hours the pain, the numbness and the symptoms were gone. Now we are experiencing an early severe winter some symptoms have returned, but are still managable on my standard dosage."


"I've had no good results using Qsymia.  I shutter at the cost too...$4.66 per day and that is using their "savings card!"  I could spend that much on shakes and lose weight.  I lost a pound in a month.  It does nothing to control my cravings at night, and yes, I eat right, am on my feet a lot, take my dog out on daily walks, so I'm not just sitting around hoping it'll take off the weight.
    It didn't work in the first month so I'm not going to spend another days pay to give it another chance.  Hopefully it will work for you."


"My doctor originally prescribed it for my hair loss following dyeing my hair when I had seborrheic/psoriasis symptoms. It was really great because my hair did grow back in a few months. I have continued to use it for more than a decade. Now, however, it looks like my recently diagnosed lymphadenopathy is related to its use."


"I am on Day 7 of Contrave, about to increase to 2 pills/day. I am a 48y.o. male, 5'7" with a starting weight of 240lbs. I have lost 3lbs in a week, which is an accomplishment since nothing was working before. I do exercise regularly (cardio), but my eating habits were (are) very poor. I noticed the side effects of an intense fog, and slight dizziness (similar to a Nyquil haze) about the 1st day or two, then it went away. I feel the cravings going away, it could be a placebo effect given that the cost I paid vs. my income could possibly just be will power finally kicking in. I will try to update as I go to full dosage, hopefully this will be what it takes to get my lifestyle a bit better. My wife runs like a 5K every other day, and I want to join her..."


"So thankful I purchased, started taking at the first of trouble, and my cough is barely evident.  Makes me pee every hour, cause I'm drinking plenty of water , and i think that's why I'm not coughing to much."


"I have had mild depression for about 13 years and it got really bad once I got married, had a kid, bought an apartment, and went through financial crisis. I was always able to over look it and continue by dealing with depression, then I started having panic attacks and initially I was on Celexa which made me have the most horrible night terrors. Then I was just purely on Aderrall and Xanax which was a daily fix, finally I read about this medication and this is my second day and I have to say that this is the first time that I went through my day feeling "normal." I am not feeling tired, unmotivated, down, etc. I sleep great so far and the medicine started working the first day! "


"Used Fleet 5 minutes later all came out."


"It helped a lot. I was deep down, now I feel almost normal."


"Slowed down my abnormal bleeding after a few weeks, it stopped altogether then started up again but not to the degree that it was before I was taking it. I've gained 10 lbs from it. I eat half of what I used to, ad eat an extremely healthy diet. I do 30 mins of cardio and 30 minutes of weight training 5-6 days a week plus bicycling 7 days a week. I've had awful mood swings and depression. Bad headaches on top of it."


"Terrible experience my periods have got so heavy I have not been able to go to work as the super plus tampon and sanitary towel need changing every hour. Twice this week had to change the bedding as double sanitary protection does not stop it going through pyjamas, sheets, mattress protector. Have been bleeding every day for 5 months."


"I have smoked for 44 years and quit with Chantix. It gave me the ability to quit. I smoked 2 pack a day and with Chantix I went down to 0 a day. It has been 9 and 3/4 years that I quit. Thank You Chantix "


"I couldn't stop crying and this medicine made me stop.
When it starts to wear off I know because I feel the tears coming back. I only take 5mg a day but have to increase at weeks end due to being tired so I increase to 7.5mg (break the pill) then go back to 5 mg on Monday.  It works for me.  Only negative is a small craving for cigarettes.  My Doc gave it to me for free.  Hope insurance covers it."


"I've been taking Lopid for almost a year now and have had great results. My triglycerides have dropped dramatically and my over all health has improved. I would have given this a 10 rating but I do have one problem with this medication. It can be difficult to remember to take Lopid 30 minutes before meals. A small adjustment as far as I'm concerned, though."


"I really liked Zomig. It always knocked out my migraines. I have had them since puberty. I wasn't prescribed Zomig until about 3 years ago from the VA Hospital. Then they stopped allowing us to get it and changed it to Imitrex. Imitrex takes longer to work."


"This was the worst decision of my life. I have been dieting and exercising, cut over 1000 calories a day and gained weight. Paragard may not contain hormones but it creates an inflammatory response that leads to water retention, inability to lose weight, and mood swings. My fingers are so swollen I can't get my rings off, and I bleed and spot 3 weeks out of the month. I am miserable and have an appointment for removal in a week!"


"I didn't have a good experience with nexplanon. I had an implanon before that and had no problems, but this birth control really did a number on my hormones! It caused major depression, terrible acne, crazy mood swings, and low sex drive. If I experienced any stress at all, I would bleed like having my period. I have discussed several other options multiple times with my doctor and decided to try paragard. The doctor recommended trying a hormone free method, because all of the side effects I've experienced are results of imbalanced hormone levels. I know paragard causes longer and heavier periods with worse cramping, but that actually doesn't sound so bad after my nexplanon experience. I want to go back to having regular periods again."


"Taking Atenolol for 12 years, kept my BP in acceptable range (150/90) during all this time; suddenly BP went up to (170/120) every day, so I went to see Dr. who said Atenolol was "older treatment" and that much better drugs have come along since.  He put me on hydrochlorothiazide/ losartan (Hyzaar) and BP went even higher. Now after 2 weeks on Hyzaar, my BP is 190/130 consistently and I want to go back to Atenolol but Dr. says to give it the full 30 days to work.
"


"I started this birth control because after taking my other for 2 years it started making me nauseous during my period. Ever since I've starting taking this medicine I've had the worst mood swings I'll go from laughing to pure anger then crying. Not to mention it's made me incredibly depressed and now I have cramps 24/7 and not just during my period. Also, my nausea has gotten way worse. And dont even think about having sex.. i have no sex drive at all. Nada. And when i do have sex it hurts and is in not enjoyable in any way. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone The effects it takes on your body is horrible."


"The only problem with Lyrica is the expense and the problems getting my insurance to approve it!  The medicine itself has done wonders for me.  I ache, yes, but no where near the way I was before.   It's been a lifesaver for me."


"I wanted to make a comment on here to ease the mind of anyone worrying possibly! This is the third time I have had to take plan b and it worked 100%! I am 19 and on Wednesday night around midnight I had sex, the condom broke and we had no idea and he came inside me fully. I didn't take plan b till about 11am the next day. My period was supposed to start 4 days after this incident so now I had taken the pill and was freaking out that I might miss! Well good news! One day late my period came! A little lighter than normal but it's here! I've taken the plan b before where my period was over 17 days away and it was the worst wait of my life! Today I am getting an IUD put in! DO NOT STRESS LADIES. Stress could actually delay your period even more"


"This is an excellent antidepressant. It really helps lift you out of the black clouds. It's also energizing and weight neutral. I highly recommend."


"I've been taking Paxil for roughly 4 months. I started on a low dose of 10mg per day then my doctor increased that to 20mg per day. I started taking Paxil because I began having panic attacks. At first I really didn't notice a big difference, but as the weeks went along, I stopped having panic attacks. Additionally, Paxil has been very helpful with controlling my mood swings. In the past I've been known to get a little agitated quickly and often. That has ceased as well.

Side effects: At first I was tired, but this is no longer an issue. I feel fine in that regard. The sexual side effects are minor. I don't think about sex as much, but getting in the mood has not been an issue. It does take longer to have an orgasm. "


"I got the Synvisc One shot on my left knee 6/7/2016. I was nervous after reading some of these stories. I felt a little pressure and felt fine. I elevated and iced it for two days. Day 3 I was doing the "Happy Dance." My knee feels great!"


"It did help the sinusitis.  The side effects were awful.  Yeast infection that took 6 pills of diflucan to get rid of.  I had blisters.. most about 2" to 3" in circumference on my legs thighs and back.  It took a while for them to heal too. My joints ached. Definitely on my never to take again list."


"I just finished my 3rd series of 3 shots each. Give it 2-3 to weeks after your last shot. Stay away from cardio and ice it daily. This is truly an amazing product. It hurts during and after and take it easy."


"7 weeks into treatment and ears buzzing like crazy, it is relentless was prescribed Betahistine Dihyrochloride tabs 16 mg taken half a tab twice a day for 2 weeks but so far no result. Have also noticed a lot of joint pain over the last couple of weeks (well more so than usual I am 54 lol)."


"I have been on the Butrans Patch (20) for three weeks.  The results have exceeded my hopes after years of enduring chronic pain related to Fibromyalgia.  The relentless pain in my neck and back while sleeping has been reduced at least 90%.  I am able to make my bed, bathe, cook and do laundry most days.  I am more tired than normal, which is probably attributed to my increase in activity each day.  The negatives so far include moderate agitation and mild itching and irritation at the location site."


"I am on week 6, which is second pack of 3 months. I have been bleeding since I started, not as heavy as my usual cycles but 6 week period. If this doesn't stop soon I'm done with it. Also my breasts are so so sore they hurt and I never have issues with that."


"I filtered through these comments to see how many people had the same effect as I did. Literally day one. I have been drinking almost daily for 20+ years. After the first dose I had no craving. I drank a glass of wine just to see what would happen. It was fine, I finished it, but had no desire for another one!  That never happens. It almost seems too good to be true. It is remarkable that this drug is not used more for alcohol dependence. No doubt because it is generic and a big pharmaceutical company doesn't promote it."


"Was given a prescription to Pristiq to help with ADHD in addition to Xanax for anxiety.  The first day I noticed an improved mood, but initially thought it was the Xanax.  After taking Pristiq first thing in the morning and holding off on the Xanax, I noticed a significant improvement in mood over no medication, and a slight improvement over taking both Pristiq and Xanax.  Between the two of them, they seem to keep my anxiety and focus in a healthy range.  The only side effect I've noticed is slight jaw fatigue from clenching.  Pretty minor though, and something I have no problem dealing with."


"This caused severe headaches sore breast and emotional outbursts. Rather have flushes"


"I was rear ended in an auto accident. The second doctor I saw for the whiplash injury prescribed cyclobenzaprine as well as 800mg Ibuprofen. The two work quite well together. I'm able to move with more ease during the day. It also has helped quite a bit with muscle spasms at night. The only side effects I've had are dry mouth and some minor dizzy spells."


"So far so good. I've been on Junel for 6 months and it's been great! It has prevented pregnancy, and made me finally get my period 17 and never had a period so my dr. put me on Junel). I now get my period regularly. only negative is I have pretty bad mood swings, which I had before I was put on birth control, but now they're worse. I think it does a really good job other than that."


"June 2017- I have been using this product for a little less than 2 months. I started at 185lb and a BMI of 39.5. I have lost 20 pounds and now have a BMI of 27. I am the walking billboard for this product. My physician who prescribed this has even started taking it after seeing my results. Everyone has noticed the difference and it feels great!"


"I am 29 years old.  I have fibromyalgia and hypermobility disorder.  Without this drug I would be worthless.  I used to be a grumpy person that could not accomplish anything without major difficulty.  I have taken Ultram ER 300 for the last 3 years. I have never been without this medicine for more than 12 hours.  I am now 3 days off this medicine because I ran out by accident.  This has been the most miserable experience of my life.  I am on the verge of getting written up at work.  I can not focus.  I feel horrible.  I cant go to sleep at night and I cant wake up in the morning.  This is truly miserable.  I feel as if I am being hit by a truck several times a day."


"I have been on Tenuate 75 mgs.  for 1 week and I have lost 11 lbs.  I have increase energy, it curbs my appetite, and little to no side effects.  I am hoping with the medication and learning a new life style change of eating that I can finally get to the point where I am not obese."


"I've struggled with binge eating every since I was in middle school and I'm now 33. Nothing ever worked for me until Vyvanse. The biggest thing for me is that I no longer obsess over food. I would think about food all day long and all night until I managed to fall asleep. I never knew what hunger truly was because I always used food to control my emotions. Vyvanse controls the compulsions and obsessions I once had over food. An added plus is that I've lost 8 pounds in about 3 weeks since I've started taking it. I no longer binge and its the strangest yet most incredible feeling in the world. I would have rated this a 10 but I'm only 3 wks in so hopefully the effects are long lasting."


"I had my ParaGard placed in October of 2011. I remember it being a quick process and just slight cramping when it was inserted. I've had it for 4 years now and am about to have it replaced with a new one because I love it so much! The only negative thing I have found is that I get cramps monthly. I NEVER experienced menstrual cramps before I got the ParaGard, I now know what my friends always complained about. It has also been 100% effective for my husband and I since I've had it ;)"


"I am on the maximum dosage of 400mg daily off and on for 7 years, and all I know is together with Voltaren, I'm able to live my life again. It also helps significantly with depression associated with pain, and amazingly enough, appetite control. This medicine works absolute wonders for me."


"My experience with accutane is life changing my story will literally change lives for the simple fact that I am a kid that lived the same nightmare each and every high school kid has experienced at least once in there life and the fact that I can share what I did and that it could help millions of people is heartwarming I wish I could post pictures because this story just doesn't do it justice"


"I am a 53 year old prostate cancer survivor (radical prostatectomy and adjuvant radiation treatment) with depression/anxiety.

I started on 150mg of Wellbutrin 6 months ago. Recently started having major depression/anxiety feelings about work. I am now taking 150mg twice a day and I feel great. I cannot believe the difference in my mood from dismal depression to optimism. I also quit smoking and drinking. I've been doing the South Beach diet with moderate exercise (30-40 minutes walking on treadmill) and have lost 20 pounds, but I was about 100 pounds overweight so I have a long way to go.

I am just a few days into the 150mg twice a day regimen, but the results with respect to mood change have been remarkable."


"I stated phentermine yesterday 13/6/16 weighed myself this morning I've lost 5llb wow. Yesterday I spent 6 hrs decorating my living room was up and down ladder and stretching drank about 4 pints of water had toast and marmalade in the morning . later on had lettuce on bread and a bottle of rose. I'm shocked to see the loss but happy about. Started at 196 want to get to 140."


"I have just  received my 4th Xolair shot. I get them every two weeks. While I do think the shot is making a difference I am also discovering I am having some common side affects. Apparently I am getting dehydrated and have some dizziness. Anyone else have side effects and how long did they last? I was so concerned with the possibility of an anaphylactic reaction I did not catch that I was experiencing common side effects."


"In about five days I started feeling like a cloud lifted and clear thinking rolled in. I'm very happy with the Aptiom (800mg is my dose). So glad I have it. Wish the ACA insurance paid more, as I'm paying $622/ 90 day supply. Otherwise, it's very effective."


"Wonderful, best thing ever to happen to me."


"I have been using Vagifem 10mcg for 8-9 months and I just switched to Estrace vaginal cream 1gr.  Vagifem kept my vagina healthy but the estrogen doesn't reach the external genital area which remains dry.  With cream I'm able to use it in the vagina but I spread a little extra on the outside."


"I like this medicine for tension headaches.  It works fast.
The bad side is, it makes me jittery and on edge. It must be the low dose of caffeine.  I really don't know.  But I take it as a last resort.  I don't get sleepy or tired. Just a little "out of it"    I know the caffeine is there to help, just wish it was lower.
I also take ativan. Not at the same time, a few hours later.  It gets rid of the fioricet jitters.  Hate to have to take them both in the same day.  I have to much to do, to put my brain in a fog, and my nerves on high alert. With my job I need to be focused.  Can't take on a work day.
Maybe it's time to try something else.
But..this does work for tension.  So if you can be at home, good headache med to take."


"As a birth control, this worked good. It did not cause me to gain weight and it helped my acne. But I had TERRIBLE mood swings. I cried a lot and the smallest of things would make me angry. This was my first time being on birth control, so I had no idea that it could have such an effective on my mood/personality. It honestly made me a different person. So I switched to Lomedia and finally felt like myself again!"


"Absolutely brilliant medicine....... I live again."


"I was on tri-sprintec for years with no real problems. I had consistent break through bleeding for a few months in a row and had to switch to something monophasic. I didn't realize until after the switch how bloated and constipated tri-sprintec made me. I thought I had IBS or something, but no, it was the bcp"


"My experiance with the birth control rod. Its really great. I've had it in for a year now I get occasional aches in my arm and spotting every once and a while but not enough to wear a tampon. I will keep having this implant until  I am ready to have kids. I love this birth control"


"21 year old male. All my life I have been active and healthy, until last month. Bouts and bouts of diarrhea. I thought it was never going to end. At first the doctors thought it was an infection (infectious diarrhea) and put me on antibiotics of a week. That didn't help. It wasn't until I had pain throughout my whole stomach and was admitted into the ER did they perform a colonoscopy and discover that I had moderate to severe ulcerative colitis throughout my entire colon. They put me on Asacol (mesalamine) at 3600mg daily, 3 x 1200mg. That didn't work. Then they tried prednisone. I kid you not, in less than 1 day, my bowel movements went from 30 per day to 5 per day. The pain lessened and no more sudden urges. I wouldn't say I'm out of the woods just yet."


"I was diagnosed with a bacterial infection after having a cold and cough for a month. I visited my doctor after having a continuous severe headache, that reached down into my neck and problems with my vision. Within a few hours to 36 hours of taking this medicine I started having trouble breathing, tightness in my chest, coughing, rhinorrhea, higher heart rate, restlessness and nervousness. I took a total of six pills before I decided I could not deal with the side effects anymore. I should have stopped and contacted my doctor when I noticed the first side effect."


"It is good for mood stability"


"I had a single pure sensory (lacunar Infarct) stroke. Aggrenox was prescribed. It caused a bad headache only on the first day. I've been taking it for over fifty months. No side effects. No further strokes since the first one."


"This medicine leaves me feeling undecided and confused. First off, it made me break out bad, and in a type of way I never did before. I had huge cysts all over my back. My Dr said that it "gets everything out of your skin then clears you up." I did clear up after 4 months on it. It wasn't until the last month it improved. Problem is that it scarred me everywhere from the cysts. I never broke out on my back like that before, and it actually hurt. I'm hoping the scars become less dark.

Bottom line: It broke me out bad for 3 months and then cleared up and I'm left with scars. Skin is much clearer but I'm still getting small pimples on shoulders and face."


"Nuvaring is great. No problems ever during intercourse or taking it out/ putting it in. Protects against "accidents" multiple times a month. Worth the money as opposed to pill!!"


"My young son was presciribed this for severe tonsillitis. His fevers were very high. Paracetamol would bring it down but it would be right back up long before 4 hrs were up. The Azithromycin just made him sicker. He had the worst diarrhea and gas and abdominal pain which was very difficult for an already miserable child. After 3 days he wasn't improving and was changed to a different medication."


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"Went to emergency room for blood in urine Wed. Diagnosed with large stone in bladder. Urinated way above normal on Wed. Doc gave me script for flomax.  Thursday no control over my bladder. Felt worse than a baby. Urinated at times every 10 minutes over a 2 hour period. Even both something to put in my underwear to absorb urine. Most of yesterday I could even make it to the toilet. I anticipated surgery to get rid of stone. I took two Flomax yesterday(should only take one before bedtime without water). Will do so from now on. Apparently the Flomax kicked in immediately. Felt like a normal person today.Only been to bathroom three times today. Now past 9PM. Will continue withFlomax of course. Hope I'm doing ok tomorrow. Right now, I rate a 10."


"I take a combo of Dyazide and Tenormin daily. Have been doing so for more than 30 years (80 now). I find thiis combo works very well for me. I have always had a high pulse rate and a high diastolic pressure. They have been excellently regulated with this combo."


"Hi all. I am 31, 5'9, 270 lbs. I've been on Belviq for 8 days. On the 1st day I experienced a slight headache. I've had no other side effects since then. After 4 days of Belviq, eating VERY healthy small portions & doing 40 min of intense aerobics, I had not lost a pound! I was discouraged & figured I wasn't a responder. My appetite wasn't suppressed either. Then I decided to take it on an empty stomach instead of with my meals. It works for me 100% now. Once I take it, I don't want anything to eat for about 3 hours. During that time, I just drink water. In the last 3 days I've lost 6 lbs! I'll update again once my 30 day subscription is up. Feeling HOPEFUL again!"


"I started on Saxenda as a last resort in late February. I'm 26, 5'6 and weighed 217 when I first started my weight loss journey. I've lost inches on my own by working out every single day and watching what I eat, but the pounds were staying the same. I've taken Phenteramine, HCG shots, and so many different weight loss pills only to be disappointed and not successful. It's been almost a month since I started Saxenda and I'm down to 196 lbs. I'm never hungry, and even though I have nausea and fatigue, I'm not complaining. I plan on staying on this until I lose my goal of 70 pounds. With my insurance alone the medication was going to be $100, but with the coupon card on mysaxendacard.com I got it for $30 for 5 pins!"


"After spending years on very high doses of tramadol, Nucynta has worked better than any amount of tramadol or any of the other narcotic pain killers I have used. This medicine is closely related to tramadol (depending on who you ask but most say yes it is). They tweeked tramadols formula to make it much stronger so its just a narcotic. I am able to take Nucynta for breakthrough pain once or twice a day. My baseline pain reliever is Ultram ER 300mg. I take Cymbalta as well as the other two, so the doctor and pharmacy dude like to whine about serotonin syndrome. Nucynta is like tramadol in its anti-depressant makeup. I have no side effects probably because I'm used to tramadol. "


"I got Mirena because I had abnormal cells found in my uterus. I had always been regular as clockwork and beginning March I started bleeding heavy enough to fill the overnight extra long/absorbent incontinence pads!  Did that for month of March and April pending Dr. appt.   Mirena supposed to get rid of "bad" abnormal cells with progestin hormone only.  Between biopsy and insertion of IUD (no kids) most painful experience ever!  Have had light pink and brown discharge since insertion but had sex for first time with my husband in 5 months due to all this and now I'm cramping, bleeding again at slower rate - filling a light pantyliner, but when going to restroom pee to red water and blood when wiping. Feel like I'm starting over."


"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."


"Makes me mean. Hostility sets in and have to take a nerve pill."


"I decided to get the Implanon a couple months back because, as a college student, I'm very forgetful of little things such as a little pill daily or having to go get a shot every three months, which I hated. The procedure was speedy and non-painful. I received quite the bruise and sore spot but nothing that was unbearable, I am now left with a little scar. So far, I haven't had a single period but I've always been irregular. No major mood swings or weight gain. I've actually lost 15 pounds since. The only problem I've encountered so far is being paranoid that someone, or myself, will grab it, or whatever, the wrong way and it'll hurt, but haven't had that either. I definitely recommend the Implanon!"


"Worked for a couple of weeks,  then not so much!!!"


"Caused me to have hives, can't take it."


"I am not able to use oral contraceptives containing estrogen, as I have migraines with auras (which puts me at a highly increased risk of stroke). As such, I have been getting Depo-Provera shots for the past 2 years. I have not gained any weight at all while on the shot and my weight has remained extremely constant. I stopped getting periods altogether after the second shot and have had very light spotting only a few times (lasting less than a day). My only issue is that my sex drive has decreased slightly, but not severely enough that it has significantly affected my relationship with my boyfriend. I think the shot affects everyone differently, but for me it is the best option available and I have not had many side effects using it."


"I really was looking forward and trying this new birthcontrol. The first month was fine with little to no side effects. However about 3 months in, it started to have a negative effect on my mental health. I didn't feel like me and became very sensitive to the smallest problems. As well as it completely messed up my menstrual cycle. Would I recommend it? No. Never."


"13 year failed back surgery patient. Just winged off methadone. Received no relief from Ultram ER 300mg at all!"


"Going through chemotherapy for ALL for 3 years, and I've tried EVERY available CNIV that I could get when I was doing my chemotherapy. Zofran by far was the best for me specifically the sublingual (melt under the tongue) it also has a cherry taste to it and the taste of it gives me an almost instantaneously feeling of the symptoms being not as bad and then as it finally melts it greatly reduces the symptom if not completely stops them. Sometimes unfortunately there's times that even though it reduced symptoms that the CNIV was just stronger and I'd still not feel to well and still have CNIV but it did at least help and make it more tolerable when it didn't completely take it away."


"Worked great after a car accident and i had back and knee injuries.  Now since I've been taking so long it doesn't work.  I just throw up and suffer in pain all the time. I don't agree with the fact acetaminophen is added. That stuff is garbage plus why add it if we can just go buy it."


"I take 4mg of Abilify with 60 mg of Cymbalta and my life couldn't be better.  I enjoy things again!  I also take Focalin for ADHD and this helps tremendously also. I'm like a new person."


"I was on invega sustenna for a little over a year then switched to invega trinza. I'm doing way better than I was. I'm off all my pills and just take the once every 3 month shot. I'm still disabled but the medicine helps relieve the symptoms.. I would recommend this to anyone who's already been on invega and invega sustenna.. It can't take your disability away but it can help you.."


"I have the 'fast heartbeat', but is much better to deal with than the refractory hives I have.  Only Doxepin and Clarinex abate the itching."


"I started BeYaz because it was recommended by a new PA I'm seeing.  SHe said it would help with the PMS symptoms I described.  I've nearly completed the first pack and I am feeling completely out of control, depressed, even suicidal, and irritable and SO angry.  I DID NOT feel this way before, even at my worst PMS times.  I started my period about a week before I should have this month.  I don't know if I should continue using this pill or not.  It just dawned on me that it could be the BeYaz, and after reading the pamphlet and now these postings, I think the BeYaz may be why I've been having these overwhelming symptoms."


"I took 3 doses of Polyethylene glycol over two-days and have been having diarrhea for the past 3day , I am now having to wear pull ups because I can't stop going. HELP"


"I'm 27 years old and have been on Lexapro for about 2 1/2 years now. It has really saved my life. I fought depression and anger problems for most of my life. I tried all kinds of other medicines and nothing helped. I went through a really bad divorce about three years ago and got very depressed. I never really knew how I was treating people until I started taking Lexapro and getting better. I felt good about my life. Lexapro saved my life when I thought there was hope. I'm so thankful. The only side effect I've had is a little weight gain. I don't like the weight gain but I wouldn't give up Lexapro for anything."


"Ladies calm down!! It will be ok!! I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on February 17. The next day within the 24 hour period I got my way. I had very bad back pains and abdominal pains. That last a few days. The next day I took my way I had some spotting. I was expecting my period on February 25 but I didn't get it until today! I was so stressed out I even took a test. Ladies, your period may be late. It's normal. Don't worry. You'll be ok!! Such a weight off of my shoulders."


"Works pretty well"


"I just had the second worst experience with cold sores. I have had them my entire life. Once I had two of them on my bottom lip in the sixth grade, horrible experience. Anyways. I just had one on my upper lip 2 weeks ago, Then got a cold. (Don't wipe your nose too hard!!) - caused me a minor cold sore, that was gone within a day with Abreva because I caught it soon. And if things couldn't get any better. The next morning I woke up with a fat lip and a nasty cold sore. I suspect it was due to my dry lips. Keep your lips moisturized! Abreva works guys. Trust me. My suggestion?? Pop those blisters and quickly dry them up with a tissue. and put Abreva over the blister for faster results. Think about it-- you're essentially speeding up the work."


"I have taken Nexium for over 12 years. I have had a low Magnesium problem for 10 years and severe dry mouth for 3 years. My Doctor wants me to continue with Nexium but I cannot continue. The Mag problem is very serious and I have had emergency doses of Mag to get my levels back up. The dry mouth is causing me to have numerous Dental problems. I really have to quit Nexium."


"I'm 17 and this is my second yeast infection. The first time I used monistat 3 and I didn't have any itching or burning that I do now while using Monistat 1 . This pain is excruciating . I took it around 7pm I didn't feel anything until 8:30pm . I new I had the infection only a day ago so I bought this one for a faster relief not knowing it was going to cause more itching and burning than the actual infection. I could not stop complaining to my mom so I sat with my legs wide open in front of the fan to cool it down. I hope this is just the medicine working ."


"I started taking Valtrex 2 days after the rash appeared, it slowed down the spread of the rash and reduced the pain. 3 days later I was feeling better but the rash took about 10 days to disappear andIi continued feeling mild pain for another week or so."


"Taking this 4x a day for my second bout with Cellulitis. Also taking Ultram for pain."


"Doctor says he found some THC in my system. He took me off MsContin 60mg 3 x daily and put me on Ultram 50mg 2 x daily. I am so much in pain right now. This medicine does not help with my pain at all."


"Complera has no side effects and I don't feel anything during my 3 months taking it. The only serious problem with Complera is - it has very serious effect on my stomach (my whole digestion system). I have to eat real meal no less than 400 calories and then take a pill of Complera. I want eat, or I don't want – doesn’t matter, it’s mandatory - I have to eat a lot in order to keep this med in my system for 24 hours, or if I eat less Complera will not stay in my body for next 24 hours and HIV virus will soon will develop resistance to Complera, which is very, very, very serious problem!

So I eat, I take one daily pill of Complera and then… My stomach starts growling, rumbling, I feel like a gas balloon, which  has a leak."


"I have been epileptic since I was 5 years old. Now I am 24 years old. I started taking Keppra 2 years ago. In the beginning I was so tired and sleepy- nearly lethargic. That wore off after the first 3 months of being on Keppra. Since I have been on Keppra for over two years I only have had 1 seizure and it was because I missed a dose. But sometimes I think there are other side effects due to Keppra such as lack of concentration, frustruation, irritable and anger."


"I've been losing my hair like crazy, I got implant in June 2016, so very dissatisfied with this. Very moody, excessive sweating. No acne or weight gain."


"This product did not work for me I received a serious allergic reaction to the medication and it is not the exact same as monistat as nothing happens to me when I use this ...I had swelling and bad pain with the reviewer product"


"I am very sensitive to antibiotics. Bactrim makes me nauseous, gives me a rapid heart beat, and makes me feel like I have a fever. Cephalexin on the other hand, doesn't make me feel sick at all. The only thing it really does it make me EXHAUSTED for the first 1-3 hours after taking the dose, and makes me feel high during that time. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. However, if I stand up during this 1-3  hour time frame, I do get a little dizzy and slightly nauseous, but it's nothing. Overall, good medicine."


"I have been on the Patch for almost 2 months and I'm loving it! First of all no baby which is great! The first month was horrible I had the worst mood swings and I cried so much. I was so mean and kept on snapping on everyone. However I got over it. I prefer to place the patch on either cheeks of my buttocks, because it hides it and also doesn't wrinkle and peel. However, it does itch at the site and when I remove it. My breasts have grown an entire cup size which is not so great because I was a 36DD before the patch. I have noticed a slight weight gain, but I think that is from me consuming too much food when I have cravings. The patch works wonders. And my sex drive is great! Always in the mood."


"I have struggled with acne since I was about 10 years old (currently 21 years old) I have seen my dermatologist for several years and have been on every medication you could think of before being prescribed isotretinoin. The major side effects worried me before taking it, but I figured I'd give it a shot. I was on the medication for about 5 months. It worked wonders and the only side effect I experienced was extreme dry skin and eyes. My face remained clear for only about 3 months after I was off the medicine. I knew it was too good to be true. I currently have been battling some acne that I had before isotretinoin. I visited my doctor this past week and he put me on an antibiotic. If this doesn't improve he will be putting me back on."


"I had started this pill back in April after having my second endometriosis attack that landed me in the hospital. I had tried other birth control pills prior to this one and they did not work either when it came to my endometriosis. I stopped taking this pill one month ago because it began to make me feel nausea throughout the day and I began to feel emotional from it as well. I have to say that it did shorten and lightened my periods though. I am very depressed that it did not work for me. I have been battling these issues for many years and nothing has 100% effective yet. If you have bad endometriosis, don't use this pill! I hope to find a birth control the stops my periods and treats my endometriosis soon."


"I started Qsymia on the 24th of February 2015, I'm 5"2 and was weighing 192. I weighed myself Thursday March 5th and lost 10lbs. The only side effect I get is dry mouth so I drink lots of water. I totally cut carbs, sugars, and soda. I'm excited to start the 7.5 mg tomorrow I will keep you posted. I was at borderline for diabetes and sure don't want to be diabetic. I'm total loving this medication."


"About two weeks into having it in my arm, it started to hurt. Then I found I couldn't even find it in my arm! I went to my obgyn and she felt around and found it. So about the third week, I got my period. And here I was, in July, still on my period. I gained about 10 pounds in those months, low sex drive, awful mood swings, and major depression. Not to mention the dang thing hurt so bad in my arm I could hardly stand it! I finally told my obgyn I wanted it out and after about 30 minutes, she couldn't get it out. I had to get general surgery to have it removed! That took about 30 minutes, and a lot of pain, to get out. The implanon had ATTACHED itself to the scar tissue that surrounded the muscle in my arm. Would not recommend!"


"It will probably stop working at some point to help you fall asleep. It did for me."


"I started looking into Implanon several years ago and was very nervous about all the negative reviews I found. However, I kept up with the reviews and had a long discussion with a doctor about it and finally decided to get it. I have had Implanon not for 6 months and I have never loved a birth control so much!

I used to be very worried about forgetting to take my birth control pill, and every time my boyfriend and I had sex it would be on my mind. Now, I don't even have to think about it and it is a weight off my mind. The only side effect I have experienced is a slight decrease in my sex drive and slight decrease in lubrication when we do have sex. But overall, it has been completely worth it."


"Quit on the 8th day of taking Chantix. 14 days since my last cigarette."


"I had no noticeable negative side effects, and was able to function in a normal way without feeling like it was forced."


"I started Lexapro 10 mg while my mother was terminally ill - very high stress period. It was like a miracle. Totally relaxed me and got me through a rough period. I only experienced two side effects - weight gain (10 lbs) and zero sex drive. Because of the weight gain, I decided to wean myself off a few months after my mother passed away with no problems at all. Then, six months later began suffering the worst anxiety with severe panic attacks. I immediately got back on Lexapro and will try to combat the weight gain with diet and exercise. It was a good drug for me."


"Side effects I've had in exact order:
-Dairy allergy (not sure if it's from the pill, occured a few months after taking.)
-Constant right lower abdominal pain, with  trapped gas pains, & bubbling after eating anything.
-Extreme bloating after meals.
Random changes:
-Period was normal up until the past few months of being on it. (Been on it for over 3 years.) Super light & barely get a period. Also made me skip a month.
-Cramps became more excruciating. (A week before & then during my period.) (Wasn't always like this.)
After almost 4 years I dealt with all of the other side effects until I had
-CHEST TIGHTNESS & HEART PALPITATIONS. Beware of your body and your symptoms. Always go with your gut. Every birth control has symptoms.."


"I started taking Chantix in March of 2009 and took it for 4 months. I didn't want to stop taking it because it worked for me on so many different levels. While on Chantix, I lost 15 lbs, quit smoking, started excesrising, quit drinking wine and had awesome dreams! I am happy to report I am still smoke free after 10 months. However, after stopping the medication I gained weight again and my dreams weren't as cool. Watch out for the first six months of hell! After that though I became normal. I have to say, Chantix is the best thing that ever happened to me."


"I Judy had a shot of Toradolcin my right button. I don't feel the severe pain in my shoulder & back. The pain is still there, But not a severe. I have not had any adverse reaction."


"I started Yaz and immediately noticed my anxiety levels go through the roof, particularly within the first two hours of taking it. I was jittery, had mild heart palpitations, fogginess, indecisiveness, restless sleep and was extremely depressive and teary. My skin also erupted with acne.

Upside: I lost a ton of water weight and grew breasts!

I gave up after 10 days, too many contraindications in too short amount of time.

"


"I tried the Naxplonon out for a year, mostly to see if things would eventually even out. At first I was getting a period every other month. The flow was heavy, the cramps were harsher then normal, and would last an entire week. During my time on it I didn't experience any unusual weight gain or loss, my acne remained the same, I wasn't emotionally crazy. I began to spot between cycles and the longer I stayed on it, the more the spotting progressed until I was getting a period about every other week. Intense PMS symptoms like I never experienced before, cramps that would render me useless, and just general fatigue and moodiness for an entire week, every other week. If heavy hormonal regimens effect you terribly, this may not be your method"


"Wasn't effective"


"I was(was feels so good) suffering havoc of acne from my 8th grade. Continued till my 12th grade, successfully destroyed my whole teen life. I took hundreds of antibiotic, Proactive, facial packs. All failed completely. Acne actually changed my personality, my image and whole life. After visiting many dermatologist, last(yes last) of them prescribed me Accutane. At first I didn't take it very seriously but after 1 month my persistent acne started disappearing. All thanks to acne, it puts a full stop to acne problem. I'm still recovering from all psychological disaster played by acne in my life.. But today I m completely acne free and confident that it will never come back. ONE Last advice, don't think and just go for it!"


"I had been coughing for several nights in a row, waking up about 3 times a night and, of course, having trouble going back to sleep because of the cough.  I also had the nasal congestion game going on (i.e., sleep on your left side and the left side of your nose plugs up, roll over, and the right side plugs up).  I hate that game.  I had some Cheratussin AC from last year and I read the bottle.  It hadn't expired yet, one month left.  I took the higher recommended dose (it had two dosages on it, a low and a high).  I went back to bed and slept the entire night through.  This stuff worked great for me and I would recommend it.  I did wake up with a little bit of a headache, but it wore off after coffee and 15 minutes."


"So first of all don't freak out!! I was so scared & reading "don't freak out" just made me freak out still. everything will be okay!! I took the pill 45 minutes after having unprotected sex & my period wasn't supposed to happen for 11 more days so I was freaking out all 11 days. & then my period didn't come for 3 more days after those 11. But it came!!! don't freak out!!"


"The sun came out when I started taking this medicine. I started singing in my car, striking up conversations with strangers and being a better mom. It changed my life!"


"Thank GOD for this drug.  Busted my leg and ankle, diagnosed PAGETS, tried myacalcin and FOSAMAX.  Leg pain minimal now.  I do take 30mg daily!  It has been over 12 months of treatment now.  I ran out once for 5 days and pain was intolerable...resumed ACTONEL and pain gone in 2 days."


"The only side effect that might be causing a problem for me is that I cannot keep my potassium in proper range while on this medication.  It is wonderful for my blood pressure, but I do need to drink lots of water with this medicine to stay hydrated."


"At first, I was on Tri-Lo-Sprintec. I took those pills for a month but was advised by my gyn to switch bc because I started to get blurred vision and migraine headaches. I switched to the nuvaring and have been using it for a week and I am already noticing side effects. First, while I am not feeling depressed or anxious, I have noticed that I am a little more easily angered. The smallest things have been getting under my skin. The side effect I notice is lack of appetite. I have always LOVED food and this week even the thought of food is blah. I'll get hungry but after a few spoonfuls, I am unable to eat anymore. Its early to really know how I feel about the nuvaring but I will definitely give updates!"


"tolterodine hasn't controlled my incontinence. I have less control concerning being able to hold my urine till I get to bathroom."


"I started back on Depakote 2 weeks ago. My headaches are better but my hands are shaky and my stomach aches.  Better than a migraine so I will continue."


"I've been on Belviq for months. I've had no side effects. I started at 250 and am currently about 218. I didn't want much in terms of food in the beginning but I find myself eating more now. Maybe it's because I've added a daily 3 mile walk. Maybe I'm just hitting a plateau. But I'm not gaining. Happy to be down 30 but would like another 50. Slow and steady! But feel much better!"


"I started taking phentermine March 26(Monday), 2012. My first weigh in was 227lbs. I get up at 6:30 am every morning and take it first thing along with chromium picolinate. I do 30mins of body weight training and cardio 4x a week. I only eat 2x a day, usually post workout and grilled chicken, rice and veggies for dinner. I have ice water all the time. I also try to stay moving even after I work out. I did get the dry mouth, but I keep water in hand. I don't have trouble going to sleep, but have woken up several times a night. Today is Sunday April 1, 2012 and I'm at 217lbs now. That's 10lbs in 6 days! The pill does work, but not by itself. If you want fast results, you have to work for it. "


"Blood pressure was 158/105 average, now 135/80, feel great, no negative side effects. One thing, it takes longer on the treadmill to get my heart rate up. Once I get to about five minutes at 5.2 mph I'm good to go! 5 mg dose."


"I used this for three weeks....my eyes were blurry, and swollen eyelids, eyes more sensitive to light, matted eyelashes and crusting of lids. Stopped using the drops and now back to normal."


"Started to Tivicay and Epzicom on May 6th. Viral load was 200,000 and CD4 was 208. After 6 weeks my viral load was 367 and CD4 was 337. Doctor said it was working very well and I don't have to go back for Labs until September.  The first 2-3 weeks were pretty rough with diarrhea, headaches and very low energy, but I'm feeling a bit better now. I was freaked out that the test did not come back as undetectable, but I asked my expert doctors and they said my results have been superb so far. I think people get hung up on being undetectable very quickly. If you start with a high viral load above say 100,000 it can take a few months to reach undetectable."


"I was on this med in 2010 for a year. The dose went from 25mg up to 400mg. The first few weeks were very difficult. It knocked me out cold and I had such a blocked nose I could hardly breathe. I toughed it out and my depression lifted. I stopped taking it because of really bad blocked nose. I have just had a major depressive episode (2015) with insomnia. I was prescribed 100mg. It worked within 24 hours. I was able to sleep for 9 hours and feel refreshed and energized. The depression and anxiety have improved dramatically. This time I'll stay on Seroquel."


"Been dealing with Essential Tremor for several years, and finally talked to my doctor about it.  Started propranolol a week ago and within a day or so the tremors were all but gone, and I've noticed no side effects at all. I could barely write my name before, now I'm rock steady.  No more embarrassing tremors!"


"I just got my Kyleena placed on the 16th of November, I am still cramping but that’s to be expected anyways, each day gets better and better for the cramps though, so far I really like it, I can’t feel the IUD I just have the cramping from my uterus returning to it’s normal place, it’s great. I love it so far"


"This is a good antipsychotic and does well for bipolar disorder. I was on 20mg per day when I suffered a severe manic episode, so it is possible to have episodes while on the medication, but I should point out that I was not taking it every day as I was supposed to.

The only side effects I get from this are restlessness, anxiety and slight tremors."


"It's been 3 months and it's already solving the problem I had for years. Nothing worked for my acne and extremely oily (combination) skin but this. "


"I have had issues with underarm perspiration since I was 8 years old. I am a very clean person, and I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. It took me YEARS to even talk to my doctor about it because I was THAT embarrassed. Having this issue has really impacted my life and left me feeling gross, dirty, humiliated and afraid to part-take in normal daily activities. I have actually put paper towels under my arms and have also taken panty liners and folded them over the underarms of my shirt to minimize the appearance of sweat. Still, nothing was enough. Finally, I got the courage to talk to my doctor, and she prescribed me this. It is my third day, and I am wearing a tee shirt and I am 100% dry."


"I find it only works really well the day after you apply it. After that, you go back to sweating as normal. It cuts down the sweat a little but not completely. I've been using it for about a year and keep continuing to use it because it's the only product out there that works even a little bit. It's not great but it's decent."


"Im 28 years old.. always been anxious, depressed and I have ADHD.  I tried medication for my deficit disorder before ( concerta, vyvanse, ritalin ) I always had major heart palpitation on them and always had to stop. ( took it max for 2 weeks )

About 1 month ago I lived a shitty separation and I was very depressed,  the worst breakup I experienced in my life.. i was constantly anxious, no appetite, concerned, couldnt work couldnt sleep, constantly sad and miserable... I went to see my doctor and asked for help... for something to boost my mood, control my anxiety and the most important..no weight gain. Im on it since a month and honestly I lost 10 pounds. I have no side effects and I feel better than ever. Im happy and smiling all the time"


"I took this pill today at 2 pm. It is now 11:57 pm. I am in agony. The itching is torture. I read some posts that say it takes 2 days to start taking effect. Well forget that. The cream may be nasty and drips all day onto a pad, but at least it is relief from the itching. I can't  stand it. I feel lick clawing my vag off. Off to the 24 hr pharmacy I go. Next time I will tell my doc to give me the cream."


"I had no effects, I actually had more pain and no effects on the swelling"


"While the bone test indicated a slight improvement, I don't feel it is worth it.  The first time I had the Prolia shot, I had no reaction.  After the second shot, my hair began to fall out in bunches.  It has continued to fall out and it looks as though I will have to wear a wig.

Has anyone else had this problem and does it go away after the drug wears off?  I will never take another dose of Prolia and would not recommend it after reading all the negative posts on this site.  It would seem that my problem is small compared to others."


"Was offered one of three?  But so glad I decided on three.  My knees have never felt the same.  Great product!"


"I've been on Nexplanon for 2 months now, and was well aware of all of the adverse side effects, but like others, felt as though I was not going to be the victim of these terrible reactions. I was right for the most part. I haven't had any problem with acne, weight gain (I've lost weight, actually) or hair loss, but the bleeding, oh dear God, the bleeding... I had mine implanted during my cycle and pretty much stopped that day. I had a week menstruation-free, and have had heavy spotting to moderate bleeding everyday since. My gyno put me on Norethindrone 5 MG tablets once daily to stop the bleeding a week ago. After taking them for 5 days, the spotting stopped. I was overjoyed- until I started bleeding after sex last night! "


"My husband and I suffered the loss of our baby (7/2/14) and I needed a D&C the following day due to severe blood loss and I was on Percocet 5/325's for 1 week and then lowered to Vicodin 5/325's and I went to my FP and he prescribed Tylenol 3's for my menstrual cramps. He said to take it with 3-4 ibuprofen. Tylenol 3's hardly ever work for me. When taken in combination together, they work great."


"My boyfriend and I have grown fond of having unprotected sex. He always pulled out but for this particular day he decided to ejaculate inside me because I had a plan b pill that I could use. Also, I was curious myself to see if it worked. So, not five minutes after the incident happened I took the pill and felt abdominal pain when I got home. I later became nauseous and was highly stressed cause I didn't know if the pill would work. Six days later (today) I received my period and I've never been more happy to see it though I am cramping. I've never used this pill before until this incident so ladies I'm telling you the pill works just give it time and don't stress."


"I've only had 2 infusions of Tysabri so far.  My Dr. is planning on keeping me on the drug for 12 months.  So far, the side effects are min.  a migraine headache and extremly tired.  BUT those I can certainely live with.  Within 1 day after infusion they are gone.  This drug so far is much better.  I seem to be feeling better both mentally and physically.  I wish this drug was the first drug that I would have been given 13 yrs ago -- maybe then I would not have been classified disabled and still be able to work."


"I've been on Zoloft for 3 months now. I started out with 50mg and raised the dosage gradually until I got to 150 mg now. My whole life I had this constant feeling of sadness, I was always a basket case of flooding emotions but I guess what made it all worse was when I found out my boyfriend was constantly cheating. Zoloft has improved my life tremendously. I now feel more emotionally stable than ever."


"After three treatments of OTC failures I used Sklice. I got a special brush from beauty supply store used for coloring hair, $1.29 and separated hair like a beautician does to apply product to small areas from scalp to ends.  Started at the base of neck and moved upwards to top and front of head. Took me over 2 hours to apply. Then put a shower cap on for 45 minutes. Used nit comb to comb out the same way I applied. I found adults & tons of nits. Kept cleaning nit comb with baby wipes in ziplock bag for safe disposal.
Total success. After days I keep searching her hair and finding nothing.
My cost was initially $351.52 minus online coupon and my insurance resulted in a final out of pocket expense of $10.00.

Great product."


"I really like this pill.  I have been on several types of birth control and this is the only one that has helped clear up my skin.  I did have some spotting during the first pack of pills, but that has always been pretty typical with me.  Other than that I have done well.  My moods are good, body feels good, very short period, and now great skin.  This is the best birth control pill I have taken and I can definitely tell it has helped with the PCOS and side effects.  Also, my sex drive may have even increased which is a plus with the fiance."


"This was the first birth control I ever took. At first it caused   some spotting before I got my period, lots of random cramps, and I got my period around 3 days late and usually I'd get my period for 5 days, now I was getting it for 7-8 days. I spotted the next two months as well, and my period stayed at the 7-8 day length.
After 3 months, my periods went back to  normal.
My boobs grew a whole cup size. I went from a 36 c to a 38 D. I went from weighing 158 pounds to 182 pounds in the span of 7 months. My pant size went from a size 4-5 to  10. I got tired of being overweight, and I left these pills. It just wasn't cutting it for me.
I am 5'5 and 20 years old
THEY WORK, BUT NOT WORTH THE SIDE EFFECTS, (at least for me..)"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I've been taking this stuff for two hours and NOTHING.  I can't drink this much liquid in a 2 to 4 hour period.  It takes me hours to drink a 16 oz bottle of water.  At least right now, it isn't making me sick.  That remains to be seen.  And I've only taken half of what I'm supposed to.  The flavor is disgusting.  If you must use this, I suggest keeping a bottle of water near.  As soon as you finish a glass, rinse your mouth out immediately, so the taste doesn't linger.  If this doesn't work, then I don't know what the gastroenterologist will do tomorrow.  Probably send me home, telling me I didn't follow their instructions."


"I have been on lexipro going on my third week and have noticed a huge difference. I'm not anxious at all and a lot more e laid back. It has certainly helped to to calm down. Only draw back for me is makes me tired sometimes. I can d al with that ....awesome drug so far"


"Pain problems started around 2005. Waking up one night with excruciating pain, crawling on the floor to get around in morning. It got better through out the day, but it reset over night. I dealt with this my last year in high school and a few years through college till I could finally afford some insurance and see a doctor. Turns out I had a really huge herniated disc in my L-6/L-7. Scared to get a surgery, since so "young" they'd only prescribed low dose pain killers. Desperate I got surgery. Life was great since, however, I'd suffered some nerve damage. Now take the 7,5 Vicoprofen for chronic headaches due to nerve damage, and it's amazingly quick to work and slow for tolerance, though it's inevitable. I now take 2 every 4-6 hour."


"I have been on Zoloft for 14 years now. It changed my life. It has stopped my panic attacks. "


"It helped with the Pain, but caused severe dryness, itching, and cracking of my skin. Especially on the Hands."


"I have been on this medication for 3 years now - I think I need to up the dose because it is not working that well however it saved my butt a few years ago when something traumatic happened. My dr told me take it and give it 6 weeks and then all the panic and anxiety stopped- it's everything from hypochondriac to 24 hour a day worry about job, health, kids and everything else- I do think it is a lifesaver - I went from 5mg 3x a day to 2 5mg 2x a day - maybe I should go back."


"I have used a lot of different allergy medicines (for dust/mold/pollen) and I have never gotten a side-effect as bad I got from this. I switched from Zyrtec to this because of a discount that was given; I have been on it for close to 10 months and then I started losing my short-term memory, lose creativity, and it even started to make me slur words. I don't blame it entirely on this medicine, it MAY have been the combination of this and Astepro; but in my experience this definitely causes drowsiness. I can't completely say to stay away from it just be sure to monitor it right away and after about 5 months. I switched to Allegra 180mg. Hope this helps."


"I had never had anxiety or panic attacks up until a year ago.. it came out of nowhere and I didn't know what was causing it. I think it was just overall life stressors in general...I was prescribed vistaril after having panic attacks and anxiety. I had never taken anything for anxiety before this so I wasn't sure what to expect. It helped slightly but didn't really take the anxiety away. Made me really sleepy and calmed me down in a sense but I could still feel like I had the anxiousness in the back of my mind. My doctor prescribed me Zoloft instead 50mg and it's worked amazing for me.. I actually feel more like my normal self and rarely get anxiety anymore."


"Mirapex (Pramipexole) is truly a wonder, it takes away 99% of my symptoms if taken early evening.  I've used it for 10 years or more now and it hasn't failed me until lately, as my dose is now at 1mg at night and 0.5mg in the morning.  My symptoms do come up early enough to get me out of bed in the morning once in a rare while."


"Took depakote for almost ten years (300 x 3)...now I will admit I had three minor episodes in that time. Super, yes, I know but I started at 140 lbs in six months I bottomed out at 206lbs. I slept 12 hours a night, plus a nap of 2 hours in the evening. Someone finally caught the Depakote/Paxil fiasco, and lithium and wellbutrin became my friends...more importantly, I feel like I "woke up". I lived the life, but it seemed so surreal looking back on it...IT completely controlled me. It's not the Wellbutrin and the Paxil, it's the lack of Depakote (and for a large part, Paxil) that made me almost another person. I'm sure Depakote works for thousands of people...it just took me out of the equation TOO much."


"I have been on narcotics and different types of muscle relaxers for over two years now for chronic back pain. I just started taking Soma as a last resort and wow am I glad I decided to give it a shot. To date I have more relief from the Soma then from the previous narcotics that I was taking. Its amazing and I am thankful."


"Ok so I had a yeast infection and I took Monistat-1. Right after I took it I got extreme burns and itching. Here is my advice for people who have already taken it: stay calm because being irritated does make things worse, try and take your mind off of it. Do not itch or touch put ice on it and try to relax. If you haven't used it already my advice is don't. It's been 4 hours and now I'm feeling a lot better than I have been for the past couple of days but what I went through was definitely rough."


"I used this on a tinea problem on my eleven year old. Initially it was extremely itchy, and I thought he was just being wimpy (shame on me as a parent), as he later developed a strong case of hives on the legs, which was exacerbated by swimming at a swimming pool. A strong red rash and hives resulted, before settling. He took an antihistamine tablet, with no further problems since."


"I have been on Tegretol for about 7 years which has been good with manageable attacks I between, it took 2 years before I was diagnosed in which time I had the fillings on the right side of my face replaced 3 times looking for the cause!

I have now been in an attack for the last 3 an half weeks and at last have some relief , am now having double my dose 800mgs  but still have a slight electric shock feeling and my top and bottom jaw ache slightly, I am getting a referral at a London hospital to check my teeth , just to make sure they are ok, but it is just like when I was first diagnosed. Wind or air con are worst for me. This is an awful illness, and do hope you to will get the help that you need,"


"I have suffered almost all my life (childhood to 52 years old) with anxiety, mood swings, rage, muscle aches, irritable bowel, teeth clenching, heart palpitations, etc, etc, etc.  I have been called a hypochondriac.  This is the first time I have taken this medicine and it has helped minimize or completely elevate my symptoms.   I just wish I was given this earlier in my life. It would have saved me from a whole lot of suffering."


"First, I have to say this birth control is very effective for what it is intended. My period is very regular; I always know the day it will come. After deciding with my then-boyfriend to have unprotected sex, it also never failed me.
However, those are the only two good things I experienced. I was nauseous, anxious, and at times very depressed while on Falmina. Nausea was the worst symptom for me and heightened after drinking or not eating enough. At times, I'd be vomiting for hours straight. I can't be happier to be off this drug after what I've experienced."


"After having a baby I needed to go on a birth control that was safe to take while breast-feeding. I also, needed something that was estrogen free due to my history with cyst in my breast and could be less likely to cause cyst and cancer. So, my OB recommended this and said its the only safe BC pill to take while breast-feeding. As soon as I started taking it I started bleeding,  around 10 days. So far, after a few months the only down fall seemed to be 2 possible periods per month and sometimes it the bleeding could be lengthy, however, I dealt with it and stayed on the pill. Next thing ) I started breaking out in what looked like hives on my neck, chin and face. It was really bad for a month!! I went to Dermo and told to stop taking immediately!!"


"I love my Nexplanon implant. It's so easy to have it implanted then that's it. Forget about it. So easy. The first 3 days the spot where it was implanted it stung a little. It's cleared up my face. No weight gain. I love it. Highly recommend it."


"This is the 2nd time taking this medication. 1st time was for bacterial vvagnitis, I got really sick. Thrush in mouth, metal taste, headache, backache. I had to quit after 5 days. I was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis and prescribed it again. I almost cried and begged the doctor for a different pill. Which I was told this is the only medication. However this time I found a way to not make me sick. I coat the pill with honey and take it. This time I have had no sides effects other than the beginning stages of oral thrush which the doctor prescribed liquid nystatin for just in case. I also take a probiotic. "


"I suffer from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. 9/10 because its working for me but it's only the second anti-depressant I've used. I was prescribed Cymbalta but had terribble nausea, body tremors, hot flashes and panic attacks.  With Pristiq I had nausea for three days but it was bearable and I was really restless. I had so much energy I walked around the block 3 times a day or more in the first week. It did stir up my depression and I had suicidal thoughts which is quite controversial because I never want to die and know in myself I would never do that to my girlfriend and my family I had insomnia the on the second night after starting my Pristiq but have had no insomnia ever since. All my side effects were gone after a week and then I was given a prescription for it. Life changing stuff."


"After 3 days infection is not getting better."


"Just finished my seventh 8 ounce glass and threw up a lot. My gag reflex is so bad now, I can't drink the eighth glass. I need to finish the other half of the solution 6 hours prior to my colonoscopy. I'm crying. This stuff is horrible and disgusting. I gagged on the fourth, fifth, and sixth glasses too. I'm dreading the second half of the container. Nothing helps. I've had a colonoscopy before, and the prep wasn't this horrible. Do not let your doctor prescribe this."


"I am  unable to take this medication because Merck will not let me use the coupon because I am on medicaid. What difference does it make what insurance I have if they are not covering it and I have to pay cash anyway? I find this discriminatory. The coupon should be available for anyone paying for the medication."


"A month and 53 days ago I had a case of the Shingles.  Two weeks after the Shingle rash started to go away I experienced sharp stabbing nerve pains at the main Shingle sight.  I was put on Gralise (gabapentin) by my Neurologist moving from 600 to now 2400 mg at night.  I have found very little relief so far other than the stabbing pains are not so severe.  I was told it could take 60 days or more to work.  I have had no side affects from using this drug at this level."


"I just got my 2nd Nexplanon insertion and I could not be happier. After the first 3 years, I had absolutely NO side effects and NO period. I switched to the Nexplanon after becoming pregnant with my daughter on the NuvaRing, and I am not planning on changing."


"After losing a substantial amount of weight and blood, in the hospital for a week two transfusioins.  diagnosed as Pan Colitis / Ulcerative Colitis.  60 mg Prednizone and the bleeding stopped at day 5. I returned home and was pressured by my GI to accept Remicade. I was skeptical but sold myself on the fact of the huge numbers of folks it helps. After two succesfull infusions I was set up for my third of which I expereinced an allergic reaction in this order, itchy palms , itchy feet , itchy everywhere, needed bowel movement , almost fainting , fever, chills and tightening of throat. Once home extreme right leg pain, hand joint pain, loss of hair. (Serum sickness) now on Balsalazide , cautious diet  and cannabis nightly & 6 months no issues"


"I had a UTI and was prescribed Cipro (250 mg 2x for 10 days). The pain and frequency went down on day two and after day three, I felt normal. The only side-effect I had was itching."


"Horrible!  ! ! The stomach pain is like going into labor.  But it WORKED ."


"Just found this site. Was prescribed Gabapentin 3 yrs. ago for neck pain. Made me too groggy & sleepy so didn't take the 1200 mgs daily as prescribed. I stopped using it. It was also to help neuropathy. Drs. never mentioned it would ease anxiety or withdrawals from alcohol. As a binge drinker 25 yrs. I'm willing to try it again to stop alcohol cravings. BUT have read withdrawals from gabbys are severe, as bad as withdrawals from 1) alcohol &  2) opiates. Anyone off gabbys & if so how bad was it? Am not going to start them until I hear pros and cons of stopping them. Only took sporadically. None in 2016. Am 57 yr. old female have a prescription. Thanks."


"I bought the med yesterday and applied it at bedtime. The burning and itching is bad, I mean it felt like posion ivy in your vagina. I took it around 9:30-10 pm and by 11 it was really uncomfortable but if you can stick it out its not so bad. I passed out and woke back up around 3 am and I had no more pain. This is the first dose my vag does feel better. No itching but still very sore. So I think I'm going to finish the cream."


"I got mine February 2015, procedure was easy even though they had to put it in twice because the 1st time it was sticking out my arm, haven't got pregnant. But my periods are crazy out of control I stay on more than I'm off which is very annoying. Then I will stop bleeding for a day or two and than start again and it will last for a good 3 weeks just this last month I was on for 18 days came off on a Monday I was back on, on Sunday remind you I was on my  period for 18 days its so stressful but I trying to wait my year just to see if anything changes like the Dr said. But I'm ready to take it OUT!!!"


"I was diagnosed a year ago. I have cataplexy as well. I've been taking 250mg daily of Nuvigil for about 8 months and I'm very happy with it. The only complaint is that (as another person said) it doesn't last all day, I also crash out in the afternoon. If you have this problem I suggest eliminating idol time. I have noticed that if I keep myself busy I have no problem going through the day normally. I haven't experienced any side effects whatsoever.  Most of the other medications may keep you awake all day, but seeing as the side effects can be devastating for many people, I'll take the extra effort to keep my idol time to a minimum and unlike the other medicines I've tried, I don't feel like I need a higher dose every 3 months."


"I'm 18. This is the first pill I've been on. I've been taking it for 4 months every day at the same time, no missed pill. The first month I was very moody, anything set me off. I'm fine now, but considering swapping because each month when "ovulation" would occur, I bleed. It's constant spotting for almost a week at a time. Of course, I was on antibiotics at one point. But other than that 1 month, I've bled. I'm tired of the spotting, but they said give it a few months. Not sure what to do. Breasts did get larger.

Just don't like the spotting at all."


"so far I have had some stomach cramping but at least the doctor in the hospital told me what to expect I'm getting better"


"So I had it inserted on the 6th day of my period. I think that's why I had issues with it. You're supposed to get it inserted earlier. Anyway, insertion didn't hurt but my arm was pretty sore after. My first period came on time and was the normal 7 days. I was used to 5 days because I was on the pill prior but still 7 wasn't terrible. The next month I didn't have a period I was super excited. I thought that meant I wouldn't have it from then on out. I was wrong. I got it monthly until about 5 months ago. It went from 7 days to 9 days. It got super heavy and unpredictable. I'd have it for 9 days then get it again a week later. Then it started lasting 10-15 days. I was moody and crying. I had it taken out."


"Abdominal cramps with diarrhea and nausea.  Will tough it out this time but if I get another infection will definitely ask for a different antibiotic."


"I have had RLS since I was a child,they didnt know what it was then and called it "growing pains".I would cry when it rained or was cold, my legs would hurt so bad. Then 15 years ago, as an adult I was given ultram for a neck injury[three ruptured discs] and my RLS just vanished.I couldnt believe it!At first I kept waiting for it to come back, but it didnt. Now I take tramadol 100 mg three times a day,for nerve pain and RLS and it completely controls the symptoms without obnoxious side effects[like nausea vomiting insomnia and sinusitis from requip, loss of cooridination and falling from gabapentin,headaches, blurred vision, nausea and flank pain from lyrica-ugh those drugs were awful!] I sleep well now and feel rested."


"This is a miracle medicine. Towards the end of my pregnancy my acid reflux was truly just unbearable. This is the only thing that has helped me. I can sleep and eat again, and not randomly choke on acid through the day."


"I have really terrible environmental allergies. My allergist has dubbed me his "most allergic" patient. I take Zyrtec and Singulair in the morning but I'm still itching and sneezing by night time. Atarax relieves my allergies at night like magic. It also helps when I have a bad reaction to my allergy shots or when something I'm extremely allergic to is in season. I also like that it relaxes me and makes me sleep. Definitely a bonus. I can also take them as needed or multiple times per day unlike other allergy medicines."


"Depression has got worse causing me to miss work. Have been on 20 different antidepressants over 7 years. Pristiq didn't help at all for me, headaches, foggy and nausea. Also shaky at times."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Took prep kit as recommended. While mixture is not the best tastin, it is at least drinkable. Followed the prep with 32oz of water within 15 mins of finishing drinking the prep solution. Bowel movement began within 15-20 mins of completing both preps and lasted for about 1.5-2hrs."


"I suffer from chronic pain from degenerative disc disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis and depression. Doctor put me on this for my fibromyalgia. I found it has done wonders for my depression (got off Prozac), PMDD and fibromyalgia pain. I'm only 42 yrs old and suffer everyday of my life. This has given me some of my life back. As an added benefit I lost some weight."


"My anxiety and then depression began about 4 months ago.  I didn't want to get out of bed, and had compulsive negative thoughts, no energy or motivation, and couldn't sleep, lost 20 pounds.  I was prescribed Lexapro generic.  This med did almost nothing for 3 months.  Within a week of adding Abilify generic, most symptoms changed.  I feel much better, have appetite, better energy, appetite, optimism, more like me, and motivated to get out of bed when I wake up...which is great."


"I needed this to travel.  In the past ambien and sonata did not work for me. Now I can look forward to my trips. Will take the bitter taste anytime, for a good nights sleep."


"Tried switching from Mirapex to Neupro patch - made it only a couple of days - then had to rip the patch off.

This drug totally de-stabalized me - it appeared to be even interfering with my carbo/levo - haven't shook that bad in a long long time.

Other bad side effects:
1.  Extreme tiredness.. slept a Saturday away (14 hours) then went to bed slept all night and could hardly get going on Sunday.
2.   My arms and legs felt wooden.. stumbled on the stairs a couple of times.
3.  Bad Restless leg syndrome

Looking at the note I wrote to the doc.. it took me several weeks to recover and get back to where I was before taking this drug."


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


"I was having terrible anxiety out of the blue at age 59 they anxiety lasted all day and into the evening for one month. I was on Prozac and the doctor put me on Lexapro instead and my anxiety was gone by the third day of taking it! It has worked wonderfully for me I feel normal again and not so fearful!"


"Although this drug was very effective in curbing my 11 month old sons vomiting and diarrhea, it caused him to have very hard stools."


"I am taking Metoprolol 50mg 3 times per day since the beginning of January and my heart rate is still very high137 bpm on average for a seventy one year old male previously active and in good health.  When I climb stairs I am short of breath feel weaker than normal. Previous taking Digoxin 62.5mg x3/day. This controlled/capped my HR at 115bpm without side effects. So my HR has increased by comparison since starting Metoprolol. I would welcome all your comment."


"I've been on Aviane for 4 months now and at first there didn't seem to be much of any side effects but after the second month or so I started breaking out like crazy. I used to only break out around my period but Aviane made me break out all month. I gained 10 lbs and was not happy about it. Overall not such a bad birth control because periods are very regular 3-5 days but I'm definitely trying something else."


"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy around 7th grade, and pretty much sleep through middle school. I took Ritalin about up to 10th grade which moderately helped me stay awake, but I still would always crash multiple times a day due to the fact that it doesn't completely eliminate excessive sleepiness and trying to perfect your taking-schedule really is crucial with any narcolepsy prescribed medication. When my neurologist started me on Provigil, I was pretty shocked by the lack of side-effects it had, and it was a somewhat natural awake feeling as others have mentioned. I went from taking 2 (200 mg) pills a day to taking 2-3 (200 mg) pills a day depending on my schedule, exercise, or exam studying. "


"I take 120 mg at night but it takes approx 6 hours to start working & is completely worn off approximately 16-18 hours after dose."


"Decided to take Dulcolax Pink, as it said it was gentle on sensitive stomachs (which I definitely have). I took 2, and then did the worst thing I could possibly do.... went online and read reviews. Needless to say I was completely freaked out by what I read and I prepared myself for an awful night. I have to say now, it was really not that bad. Exactly 6 hours after taking it, I had some cramping, very mild nausea, and diarrhea (but what do you really expect from a laxative?). I drank about 1.5 liters of water while taking this, so maybe that was part of it not being so bad. It's been about 16 hours now since I've taken it and I've eaten and feel completely normal. I don't like to rely on laxatives, but would take this one again if need be!"


"Taking the slow release, 120 mg version.  I take it at night about 30 minutes before bedtime.  Averts any dizziness since I am going to bed to sleep.  BP has been good 125/80 generally. resting pulse of about 60.  Thankfully I am optimal weight and I exercise 4 to 5 times weekly, mostly a 2 mile walk each time and about 50 situps.   Drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. mild constipation so I eat a cup of yogurt at least every other day."


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"Do not take this drug. It can cause breast cancer. 43 years old and diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. This drug jolessa is lethal. Any drug that prevents you from having a normal cycle is dangerous to your body. It is not safe to go 90 days without a menstruel cycle. When this happens your body can over express the hormone estrogen in your body and can give you cancer. I fear that this message will not make it to review because theese drug companies don't want you to know about this. Shame on them if they don't post this. Do your research and homework and be safe. I was a Jolessa user and now I am a stage 4 breast cancer patient!!!!!!!!!!'"


"It worked the first few nights. After that it ceased to be helpful at all."


"I'm 23 and I've been taking Lutera for 2.5 years now. At first it was great, I didn't have any side effects except for mood swings now and then. But after 2 years I've lost my sex drive almost completely and have a lot of trouble with natural lubrication. I also have really dry eyes. At least I haven't gotten pregnant, I have an alarm to let me know to take it so I have never missed a pill and have taken it within the same 10 minute time frame every day. Today I ordered the Skyla after talking it through with my doctor and I can't wait to not have to remember to take a pill anymore."