"Just found out after 4 months of using this drug 40mg a day for anxiety that it can cause HEART FAILURE in otherwise healthy adults. In low dose this drug will definitely stop the pounding heart beat but I notice if I have a panic attack my heart still races. I'm sure if you took 80mg a day that wouldn't be a problem though. Shortness of breath too after taking, I'd strongly advise against this drug. Find something else."


"I have a disorder called RSD/CRPS one of the things this has affected is my hearing and sensitivity to movement so when I have to get in a large crowd or noisy environment like an airport I can take one of these and it dramatically helps since I never know when I will be in a situation like that. It is nice to be able to take a quick acting medicine to help. It does a great job"


"I'm writing this because I haven't seen many reviews after the first cycle.  My fiance and I had sex the day I ovulated and the condom slipped off without us knowing till it was too late. I waited about 24 hours because I didn't want the side effects to ruin the weekend, and it says you have up to 72 hours to take it.  (Although the sooner the better it says) I  took it at night with food and didn't have any side effects until about 4 days later. I had about 2 weeks of bad pms symptoms and fatigue, then I got a very heavy period.  I am also over the weight limit at 175.  About 23 days after that period started, I started spotting brown blood and have been doing that for almost a week and now the flow is heavier like a real period. It works."


"I love this drug! I started taking it on Aug 20 and am now starting my third month. I have lost 22 pounds!! I am 5'8 and started at 187 lbs and am down to 165 lbs in 9 weeks. I gradually increased my dose and would recommend others to do the same due to some of the side effects.

When I first started I experienced some nausea, complete loss of appetite, headaches and sleepiness. The symptoms did not keep me from living my normal life and they subsided gradually. Some symptoms I now experience are occasional constipation, irritability and insomnia.

I was a daily coffee/wine/beer drinker and rarely drink either now. All I am interested in drinking is water, nothing else is appealing. Food is never the focus of my mind anymore."


"23 y/o, never pregnant; got Skyla put in Aug 22. Before Skyla, tried the pill-wasn't for me. Went in on the 1st day of period, wasn't too bad, did hurt for a quick sec when they put it in. Post-insertion cramps were probably the worst part. No Advil beforehand (mistake) so those hurt, nothing too crucial (I'd say I have high pain tolerance tho) Only had about 4 big cramps that day. Up til 4 days ago, I was spotting so had to wear a pad liner/light tampon. I'd cramp worse than usual around ovulation. 1st period was normal. Was pretty moody at the 2nd week, cried really easily. I've gained a few lbs but diet & lifestyle also come into play there. Sex drive & acne haven't been affected. I Recommend!! Every1 is different! Will Update L8R again"


"I began taking Tri-Nessa 2 months ago and have already experienced 2 week periods, beginning in the middle of the second day of the 3rd week (too early), insomnia (I have NEVER had a problem sleeping), a feeling of aimlessness, overwhelm, and unexplained sadness and irritability.  I had asked for Ortho Tri-Cyclen as I had had no problems at all with it, but was given Tri-Nessa with the explanation that they are the same but unfortunately they are quite different."


"62 year old blonde with blue eyes and fair skin.  Spent 50 years in CA and HI getting sunburned.  Now....paying the price.  I have used Efudex and Carac cream treatments, both burn like crazy, peeling several layers, and red, red, red.  I did my whole face at one time, but had to stop after 18 days applying once a day.  Had blisters and bleeding, crying quite a bit.  It took two months after stopping the treatment for the pinkness to disappear.  Using sf 50 every day now under my makeup.  Get lots of compliments on how young my skin looks.  :o)

Now I am doing my chest.  ten days into the treatment with 18 day plan.  Not as painful as my face since the skin is thicker.  Still very red and starting to peel today.  Using ibuprofen."


"This is great. No more movements or discomfort at night."


"Gave me the speed jitters, irritable, and still tired and sleepy only now I'm grumpy too."


"This medication took care of all the hallucinations - visual, auditory and physical. I do have some shakiness and muscle twitching though."


"After having my daughter at 17, my gyno. basically made me choose this birth control. I didn't want any more slip ups & apparently she felt the same. Since then, I have very random periods but DO NOT get pregnant & that's what it's all about, right? I love it."


"I'm taking this medicine for the past 3 months and I have to say its the worst!!!!! I feel very very sad, I  started to get anxious and have meltdowns easily. I have no energy to do absolutely anything, not even cooking dinner or walk my dogs and I was an active person. I tried to stay on the pill because I thought that my body will get used to but I'm still having the same side effects.
Also a lot of stomach issues bloating, constipation, nauseas as well  headaches at the right or left side of my head only. The only improved side effect I had noticed overtime is that when I started to take this medicine I had a lot of acne and skin inflammation but now I see my skin much better.
this medicine has more cons than pros STAY AWAY!!!!"


"Got a sample and tried it last night. Slept for 6 hours straight, bathroom break then back to sleep for another hour. No side effects waking up. Felt great...really liked it. If you have trouble staying asleep more than 3-4 hours, suggest you try it!"


"On the good side it only had one side effect for me, and that was a little bit of a increased heart beat I could feel and it made me feel like I was going to a concert or just won a prize, it felt not too bad knowing the other medicines out there for schizophrenia. "


"I'm on my second day. I got non of the side effects and I still got craving for nicotine. However when I smoke the cigarettes they are starting to taste funny and it is not the same feeling like when I used to smoke. The bad thing for me so far is that because of the nicotine craving I keep on smoking. I smoked 18 cigarettes yesterday (as I do get some nicotine cravings, my mind still doesn't get that I wont get nicotine from cigarettes). Today so far I barely smoked 2 so far. On my way to a new healthy life."


"Awful. Yes this medication did clear up my cough, BUT the side effects were awful! I was extremely jittery, lethargic, anxious, and then became nauseous as well. I would not take this medication again."


"Terrible! I have gained weight and frequently have stabbing pain in abdomen and lower back, and severe painful bloating!! This tablet is the worst, don't take it!!!"


"So I've been on Aczone for 3 full days now, and I know that's not long but I'm really impressed with this stuff! I had a sudden and embarrassing breakout on my chin/mouth area from switching to another oral birth control (instead of large cystic acne it was tiny red breakouts everywhere) and I saw an ad for this so I decided to give it a try. Immediately the next say I saw it was drying a few pimples! On day 3, id say half my acne is healing or gone. I'm hoping a week from now my acne will be mostly gone. It can be drying but not anything crazy. I use the 5% gel in the morning and at night, along with my cetaphil cleanser. I don't use lotion at night but in the morning I use philosophy clear days ahead lotion and some makeup. I'll update!"


"Caused Erectile Dysfunction.  I didn't realize Lisinopril was the culprit.  I thought that I was just getting old (52 years).  Switched to another hypertension medication and there was an immediate - and unexpected - improvement.  I wish I had known that a couple years ago!"


"I  was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome at 19 and I'm now 21. I've been on so many medications birth control, hormones for my period from the time I was 8 until now and nothing helps.. I was prescribed Provera about a month ago and my symptoms are nausea (can barely eat anything.. The sight and smell of food makes me sick.), headache (more like a migraine every day.), bloating, sleepiness, tiredness, and breakthrough bleeding. I really don't like this medication except for the whole %u201Cno appetite%u201D thing."


"Several years ago, I was put on Mobic for right knee problems--bone on bone. When I finally needed a knee replacement, I had to go off Mobic for a week  before the surgery. Immediately, I got creaky and all my joints hurt and ached. It hurt to walk even a short distance. At that point, I realized what a blessing Mobic is.  I thought that if some of my deceased relatives had Mobic, they might have lived longer.  I remember how badly they suffered and I understand. The pain was unbearable.  I'm still on it.  I am 65."


"First time I got Gout I was 14 then never had it again till I turned 40. 1 attack a year led to 2 then 3 and 4. The pain got worse every attack. I went on Allopuranol 3 years ago and it brought my Uric acid down to below 3 but the side effects were starting to bother me. I went  off it for a year and the attacks started up again. I went on Uloric 80 mg a day 2 months ago and it's a life changing solution. No side effect and and no attacks. What more can I say."


"The first 4 weeks were hard... I felt bloating and mild pain constantly (this may have been psychological - I couldn't stop thinking about a plastic thing in my uterus!), and lots of spotting / discharge.

However after that.... nothing... literally!

I am now on my second coil, 7 years in....

Not had a period in 7 years, not even spotting - even when I had the old one replaced...

This is the BEST form of contraceptive and period controller I have ever used, and I only wished I had taken the risk 20 years ago!"


"I've been on this pill for 12 months, and I hate it. For the first 6 months I was super moody...I'm actually convinced it ruined my last relationship bc it made me nuts. But sadly I stayed on it because I was desperate for clear skin, and it pretty much gave me that. HOWEVER, beginning seven months, my poor face started to suffer. It's only gotten worse....the only reason now that I've stayed on it is because it's really regulated my period. But my skin is dead...cysts on my forehead (I've never broken out on my forehead), cysts all over my cheeks...jawline...occasionally nose and chin. It's really sad and takes an unfortunate emotional toll. I'm stopping tonight and won't go back on this pill again. Try Velivet, I've heard great things."


"I'm 22, had a recent colonoscopy and was given propofol. I completely recommend it for anyone with anxiety. I take anxiety medication and was very nervous I'd have a freak out due to the effects of the anesthesia but instead I fell asleep so quickly, I did wake up during my procedure briefly and it was just funny because I remember going wow this is so cool can I stay awake? Then I was asleep again. When I woke up again I was being wheeled to the post-procedure room and I was completely aware, no grogginess. Overall I thought the drug worked wonders because I was completely clear headed and relaxed when I woke up!"


"Run far away from this pill! I was also switched from Orysthia (which did wonders for me) to Vienva without being notified. I figured also since it had the same active ingredients I would be fine wrong! The past week has been nothing but a nightmare! My moods have been so up and down! Feeling depressed I lashed out on one of my best friends for no reason! Please don't take this! I'm calling my pharmacy right now to see if I could get back on Orysthia!"


"This is the worst pill ever!! I've had to take 3 times a day for 7 days and I feel so horrible. I diarrhea out EVERY single thing I eat even if I eat a grape. On the 5th & 6th day I started experiencing really horrible abdominal cramps. It made me feel likes my bladder was full but nothing would come out. I've just been drinking lots of water to help me urine so the urge wouldn't be so intense. This is my 6th day & even though I only have a day left this pain is horrible. The smell of my vaginal is disgusting way worst than before I started taking the meds. I don't wish this bad feeling on anyone. Has anyone else experienced this?"


"good"


"I'm not sure why this medication is considered a schedule II 'narcotic'. Perhaps having been prescribed Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, and Fentanil in the past is a factor in forming this opinion, but I have been fortunate enough to find a specialist willing to treat fibromyalgia-related pain with Nucynta.

This medication does not give me any of the usual negative opioid side effects, nor the weird SSRI/SNRI type mental side effects of Tramadol. Nausea is rare and possibly unrelated, no itching, or lack of mental clarity. I can see why it would be inadequate for post-surgical or trauma-induced pain but it works perfectly for my current state of managing physical therapy after a long period of inactivity."


"I had this in hospital when I broke my arm. It worked awesome. The only negative was the constipation, unable to relieve myself for 4-5 days after."


"The applicator took a few tries to use properly.  I just have to allow a few extra minutes in the morning before I put on a shirt. If I was in a real hurry, I would use a blow drier.  I definitely feel better, but get my first blood test next week and I'll see how my levels are.  "


"I've been taking this for about four days now but haven't changed my diet much. I really don't advise doing this, as I literally just shat myself. But I'm not absorbing as much fat as I would through my diet (which is about to change!) So successful so far :)"


"I have used Elocon for several years for frequent contact dermatitis on my hands, between my fingers and under rings, behind my knees, and for poison ivy or sumac.  It relieves itching and redness very quickly and you only need a very small amount - apply sparingly.  Episodes are over in about three days in my experience.  I keep in in the house at all times when flare-ups occur."


"I was prescribed this medication for muscle pain related to rheumatoid arthritis and chronic tendonitis.  Personally I'm VERY sensitive to this medication and suffer the "rare: side effects slurred speech, hallucinations  (only at night) disorientation  (I've gotten lost in my own room twice when I take 4 mg) low heart rate. The highest dose I have taken is 8mg with Xanax for my anxiety,  once I stayed awake although drowsy, I watched a movie; the second time I woke up in ICU for bradycardia, hypotension and change in level of consciousness. Despite talking this daily for 2 months, I still have side effects. My husband says this medicine makes me drunk. I have been taking 1mg at a time.  It does work well."


"I've used tricyclics and SSRIs before.  Both caused huge weight gain, and were only moderately effective.  Effexor XR worked very well for me at 150mg for several years.  I was able to lose a small amount of weight, and stopped having late night craving for sugary stuff, and it was very effective in combating the depression symptoms. I slept well but was not lethargic during the day; I took it at night.  Later on I needed to increase my dose. I am now on 300mg, and started losing weight again (a good thing in my case) and have more energy.  It takes longer to have an orgasm but other than that, I've been very lucky in having few to no side effects. The one thing I hate is that if I miss a dose, side effects are AWFUL!"


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"Ritalin until highschool.. In high school Adderal ; then, dexadrine- college. The chemical d-amphetimine (less hard on your body) in those two drugs helps adhd sufferers and keeps me less angry.. D-amphetimine=calm and focused for ADHD suffers. In theory D-methyl-amphetamine would be the best for ADHD with less side affects. The Dr. gave me 4 sample packs a month of 150mg nuvigil once a day. So far, it's the best ADHD medicine I have ever taken because less side affects and it lasts all day ! It increases male sex drive and stamina and hardness 100% All the other ADHD meds hurt my sex life-but nuvigil is a sexual wonder pill. ADHD often causes pre-mature ejaculation and less hardness but with Nuvigil I am sexually functioning correctly. A+"


"I've never written a review of anything before. My face was flawless after high school. Here and there I would break out but nothing major. I am now 25 and started suffering from acne located primarily on my jawline. It was awful! I spent a small fortune on products and nothing worked. I finally went to the doctor and was prescribed benzaclin and it is amazing! I have been on it for three weeks today exactly and my face is so clear. There was a little itching at first if I slathered on too much. Now I only use it as spot treatment and that works great too!"


"I've been on this for about three months now. The first month and a half were great. No mood swings, no spotting or headaches, or depression, but then I got into my third month and was experiencing breakthrough bleeding a lot and then had several blood clots. And I am still having spotting. I've been depressed, acne is horrible, I have horrible food cravings, not to mention awful cramps to where I can't even move. I want to continue and try to see if it gets better, but I am just having the worst time with this and am miserable that I am over taking this. I know for some it has worked and maybe if I stick it out it will get better but I have no interest in continuing with this bc."


"My doctor prescribed me this medicine just two days ago and was able to pick up yesterday and took it before bed last night. I did start to feel drowsy and dizzy. As I tried to get comfortable, my heart was racing, my eyes, legs and arms were restless but my brain was asleep while my eyes were open. I felt like my dr prescribed me speed instead of sleeping meds, on top of that my mouth was as dry as a desert when I woke up this morning and no matter how much water I drank my mouth would not absorb it. Bottom of the story I felt like a tweeker and ended up getting barely any sleep at all. This is just night one, lets up trial nights two and three are better"


"I'm 52, female, HIV+, Cancer survivor, Liver Transplant Recipient.
I was one of the people who studied this medication through clinical trials. I tried all the other treatments, but none of them cleared the Hep C. During the trials, a slightly different combo of this medicine worked within 4 weeks. As my liver was already severely damaged, I developed cirrhosis, then cancer, then I had a transplant. After 3 months Hep C was detected in the new liver. I was immediately placed on Harvoni. I've cleared within 4 weeks again!
I do have side effects. The main one is headache. Then nausea, slight fatigue and the occasional throw up session (which lasts only a few minutes, then I'm fine).
I do get a dizzy feeling, but it is not a problem at all."


"I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and adenomyosis at 25, I am now 50, I have have had 18 laporoscopic surgeries to burn off endo to keep it at bay. I have been put on Zoladex 3 times in the last 10 years and I have to say that it it has been absolutely fantastic every time. Stopped my periods and my pain which was unbearable at times to the point where I ended up in the hospital having morphine injections numerous times. Yes I did get hot sweats and a little weight gain but I will take that any day over the kind of pain that Endometriosis brings. The only down side is that you do have to come off it periodically as you cant stay on it for long periods of time due to its effects on bone density."


"I used to take the Maxalt in pill form and these work 2x as fast. I took one today at the first sign of a headache and it stopped it in it's tracks in just under 15 minutes. The pill used to take 30 and often the headache had time to bloom and get bad by then. They didn't immediately get rid of the nausea I get, but it went away in about 20 min after it stopped the bloom.  I rated these as a 9 because of the taste. They taste a bit like a peppermint candy that's gone bad, but it's bearable and only lasts for about 5 seconds. I usually wash the flavor away with coffee - I like to back up anything I take for a headache with a good dose of caffeine. These will be replacing my Maxalt pills even if they do taste awful."


"Well, I guess this can't be a full review because I am only on night 3 of Monistat 7, the cream formula. So far, every time I insert the cream, I get intense itching which eventually fades after an hour or so or until I fall asleep. I never feel it the morning after though. My symptoms of a yeast infection are virtually gone, but I I'll continue with treatment of course. I haven't had any crazy burning though. However, I find the application process to be difficult. The plastic applicator hurts a bit and I can only insert it about half way before I feel too much pressure. The edges of the end of the applicator catch on the folds of my vagina which makes the entire process unpleasant. However, there are always pros and cons."


"It took my gynecologist nearly forty minutes to place the liletta. I am 21, no kids, and I have a narrower than average cervical opening. I think this is why it took so long for him to place it and why it was so painful for me. It was literally the worst pain I've ever experienced. I was in tears the entire time. Today is only the second day I've had it, and the light bleeding I had has been reduced to very slight brown spotting. The cramps are making it hard for me to want to keep the IUD though. Pre-IUD, on the first day of my period I'd get cramps so horrible I'd be nauseous and couldn't eat anything. Well, immediately after IUD insertion I started having similar severe cramps that have yet to go away and nothing has given me relief."


"I started on linzess in April 2015. I thought it was my miracle drug, but it seems to have stopped working as well, and I have severe bloating/ abdominal distention. To make matters worse, I've gained weight. Not water weight either. I work out and eat low carb, but since starting linzess the scale is going up. It's looks as though I'm not the only one. Linzess needs to list potential weight gain as a side effect. But why would they do that? It's all about sales."


"I got my Mirena on October 3, 2013. And I have bleed for 96% of it. But now I can tell a difference, it's working now like it should."


"The first few times 5, I used the patch I thought it was a godsend.however,this last time I used it on a 6 hour flight I began to have blurred vision.extreme dry mouth the scariest side effect was hallucinations. I did not know who I was or where I was thank goodness II was not traveling alone.DANGEROUS. WILL NEVER USE AGAIN!!!"


"I wanted to take the time to provide you people with the knowledge about this stuff. I had small bumps (color was regular, white then pink it varies) all over my body. An area under my belly button, my arms, under my armpits, on my back, it was chaotic. When I used this stuff 2 days ago, I used half of the tube of it and I thought I seen results. Last night I used it again and I tell you that they are all just about gone. I had a horrible case on my neck, it is almost gone. So if you want to try something out, try this. I really hope that you get what you need and that it was from what I knew. I want what I went through to be of good reason, so it can help you when you go through it. Please, try hydrocortizone."


"This is a horrible birth control I've tried several and this is by far the worst I've been taking it for about 8 months have gained several pounds, have terrible mood swings, most days I feel sick and have lost a lot of my hair. I though most side effects would go away after a few month but that is not the case. Taking this pill is one of the worst things you can do to your body"


"Avoid this if you can. I had my son In April and lost all of my baby weight and then some within the first month postpartum. At my 6 week ppd appt I decided to get the implant due to ease and effectiveness. Insertion easy and I was really looking forward to getting intimate again with my husband. Unfortunately though, two weeks later and my sex drive was gone, I was having anger outbursts daily and I fell in a deep depression. I began getting acne and gained 20 lbs rapidly. I realized that it had to be my bc so I had it removed. two weeks later and I can safely say that my sanity, relationship and body are all finally healing. Sex drive is rockin, I can smile, my energy is back and I've lost 6lbs!!"


"I switched to this after taking Midrin for some time.  This works more quickly, has very little side effect, and all around is better.  It works for about 95% of my migraines.  Sometimes 1 pill and 1 OTC is enough, sometimes 2 pills are needed, and on rare occasion, 3 are necessary.  I've never had a migraine that couldn't be killed given enough Fioricet."


"This prep was terrible with suprep  bowel prep. I have colon cancer that runs in my family history and take colonoscopies seriously as a preventative measure.  However, I would not prep again using this stuff and would insist on going back to the old method with gatoraid and over the counter laxatives.  Super bowl prep tasted disgusting and salty even when mixed with crystal light.  And I started at 5pm and it took till 11pm for it to finally kick in.  I felt bloated and nauseous and wanting to throw up until 11pm.  Due to how long it took to kick in I was up literally all night going to the bathroom.  So I got no sleep.  I wasn't finished till about 8pm the next morning.  The old method is definitely more kind to your system and works faster."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for joint & muscle pain due to hemochromatosis for about 6 weeks now and it has made a huge difference, and I find that I have almost no side effects. For the first week or so the side effects were terrible, but they eased up after that."


"Have neuropathy and burning and pain was at 8-9 level.  Since taking Metanx my pain level is 0-1.  My foot doctor prescribed it for me and the company filling my prescription calls me to see if I want a refill.  I can pay by the quarter or monthly.  All around fantastic.  No more pain."


"I had been having muscle spasms the Zanaflex helped. I suffer from real bad insomnia; I have been unable to find a medicine that would work for me and once prescribed Zanaflex I have been able to sleep every night as long as I have them. So if anyone else suffers from insomnia maybe they could try Zanaflex, it really helps."


"I was prescribed Hydromet Syrup for a persistent cough while I had an upper respiratory infection.  Although it seemed to take about 10 minutes to take effect, it did significantly reduce my cough.  I felt only mildly sleepy for a few minutes after taking it and I could easily use it while working.  Taking it before bed, it stopped me from waking every 1/2 hour with a coughing fit.  Although I have sometimes felt nauseous when taking hydrocodone (Vicodin), I did not experience any stomach upset with this syrup."


"I am 47 with such an exhausting history of anxiety that had led me to self medicate with alcohol, until finally finding the correct medical doctor.
Doctors in the past have been writing me scrips that have been making me crazier  and crazier, just adding to my problem. Now I am alcohol free with no panic attacks, I have no problems being by myself and keeping occupied with work and fun things to do. I sleep like a baby all through the night. It's wonderful."


"I had some horrible side effects. All my hair, eye lashes and eye brows fell out. I have super thin hair now, no eye lashes and hardly any eye brows. I had 4 treatments with this drug. At that time, I experienced severe pain that I had to go to the ER for, all of finger nails and toe nails fell out. I also had what seemed to be chemical burns on my hands and feet. My skin peeled off to reveal red sore skin. I also had infection at my cuticle sight on my all of my fingers. Though I have been in remission for 4 years, the side effects were awful. This was my second round of chemo. I had a first treatment with a different drug, 3 surgeries and then this chemo followed with radiation."


"I put my 6 yr old on this, 5mgs about 2 weeks ago. He is at school the whole time he is on it. He takes it at 7 am and by 4 when he gets home he is back to his hyper self. I can tell a little bit of difference though. Hhe has no reactions that I can tell."


"I have been on Adipex for 3 weeks now and the only changes I have noticed in me and my body is that I have horrible cotton mouth and I am extremely constipated. I have maybe lost 1 lb since I started taking this medicine. I am extremely disappointed in this medicine it has done nothing for me."


"I used these shots for four months it didn't help me at all.  Now  I've also got a spot on the side of my face  from taking humeria"


"Mononessa has been my birth control for 2 years now. I have never had a single problem with these particular pills. I have had no mood swings, weight loss/gain, nausea, etc. I feel the same exact way as I did before taking birth control... just protected! I am very strict on myself with taking it at the same time every night. I set an alarm on my phone and take it at the same time every night. I have never had any problems with the pill. I really recommend trying to see if it works the same way as it has for me."


"I was put on implanon a month ago and I was told that there might be some weight gain (like 5 pounds) or a chance of depression and irregular period for a while. Let me tell you something. They're spot on with weight gain, personality changes, and irregular period. I usually have a heavy flow without cramps. Now, I can't move without feeling like I have ebola. I'm bleeding profusely. And worst of all, the blood smells 20x worse than usual. I've gained 10 pounds, bled constantly, and my emotions are going haywire. If anyone says you won't have a period, they're right. Your vagina literally turns into a scene from Sweeney Todd. Feels like it too."


"Very effective."


"I've was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis a little over a year ago. This chronic pain disease is a curse!! I tried so many different things to make the pain go away- natural methods (such as digestive enzymes, cranberry supplements, probiotics), the IC diet, the alkaline  diet, and switching to all alkaline water. Finally I couldn't take it anymore and my doctor told me to try 10mg of Nortriptyline. It started working the very next day. I would say I'm 90%better. I still have minor flares before I go to bed if I'm stressed. My doctor told me to increase slowly to 50mg but I haven't needed to go up from 10mg. I hope this works for the rest of my life because I can't go back to the way I was before this medicine. It honestly saved me."


"Relpax has helped me control my migraines that in all but one case I had to take a second one. At this point I have not had any side effects that I know of. To me it seems to control the migraine where it does not go on for days by stopping at the onset."


"Abilify gave me total erectile dysfunction, spasms. It made me fatigued even if I took it at night but at the same time it made me feel quite agitated inside. I was only on this medication for a month so I cannot say whether it controlled my symptoms effectively. It may work for some, however the side effects were unbearable for me."


"I have had the implanon now for 2 years in the beginning everything was good, the last year I have been suffering from horrible aniexty attacks not sure if its because of the birth control or not, I have been breaking out like crazy! I can go a month without a period then I'll have one then go a week without bleeding then start again for another week or 2, I have gotten to the point of always being nervous about driving going to work or even being surrounded by people which I grew up in and around a big family so not myself at all!! Hopefully soon I'll get it out and I will be back to myself !"


"Run down, tired, no motivation.  Was tested and levels at 55.  Took AndroGel and a few months after levels went up to 605.  Being 45, I felt great!   However, now it has been aprox 6 months and still using same amount of AndroGel (1 packet in am and 1 packet in pm) and my levels have dropped again, to 167)."


"I've been on Apri for almost 5 years. I was originally put on it for acne but it's also been very effective as birth control too. My partner and I don't use any other form of birth control unless I'm on conflicting meds. My periods are regular and predictable, usually 3-4 days. I've gained weight, but I don't think Apri was the cause. Overall, Apri works well for me and have had no issues with it."


"I've been battling toenail fungus for about 10 years.  Tried the generic version of Lamisil (Terbinafine), but quit that nasty drug as it made me feel ill. Have had laser surgery twice...what a joke. In fact, I think it damaged my nails and sadly, I don't think they'll ever be the same again. I was on Jublia for a full year (applied everyday) and saw nominal improvement and a return of the fungus when I discontinued use.  Back on it and supplement treatment with Vicks VaporRub and blend of essential oils that have been "proven" to get rid the fungus. I've also cut out sugar and grains, all things that supposedly feed fungus.  Additionally I take a daily probiotic.  Jury is still out on whether any of this will work.  I HATE BIG PHARMA!"


"I have had the implanon since June 2015 and I have to say it I hadno pregnancy but the only down sides about it was that no one told me I would have bruising for 10 days on my left arm and that it would hurt so much during that time. My periods have always been regular, each month 3-5 days. But the other down side is the gaining weight. I always weight around 140 and I went up to almost 180. Never had happened and I have been trying to lose weight but nothing seems to work. It's a great birth control but the weight is no good."


"My son's cough is WORSE after taking this. Not suppressing at all."


"I went on this pill to help control my insane periods and help with my acne. I'm quite young, and my periods would last from 7-10 days. my periods would be so bad that I would throw up, not be able to walk, and faint. So I decided to go on birth control to lighten my periods. my doctor told me to skip the placebo pills every month for 4 months. after the fourth month I got my period, and it made the cramping and blood flow EVEN WORSE! I also went on it to help with acne, and I can say that it has possibly made my acne worse. before going on the pill I rarely got large, hard pimples on my cheeks, and now thats a regular occurrence. if you're like me, I wouldn't recommend this pill!!"


"Love my paragard! Insertion was a breeze for me. The first month was pretty rough as my body adjusted to it but after that its been smooth sailing. The only thing I am having trouble with is getting used to the heavy bleeding. My periods before the IUD were pretty light so I'm still having issues with leaking at night and remembering to change my cup more frequently during the day. I'm planning on making a switch to cloth overnight pads so hopefully that will help. My cramps are not nearly as bad as they used to be, they've actually disappeared for the most part, which was a pleasant surprise, especially as someone who tends to get pretty severe period cramps. Best birth control I've tried so far!"


"Olux is a mousse that is massaged into the psoriasis on the scalp.  After using this 2x per day for approximately 3 wks I no longer am using T-Gel 3x a week.  I'm back to using my old shampoo.  No itching or flaking of the scalp.  It's so easy to use, too."


"Had sex with my boyfriend two times n he came in me fully. After 6 hours of physical contact went to Walgreens to buy the pill. Side effects are kinda irritating makes you a demon for a week. Right on spot after a week my period came. Now it's been a month later my period came again .  Took three pregnancy tests definitely not pregnant. Worries a side, take it as soon as possible n you be alright!!!!"


"Ritalin helped me when I was young. Now I'm 27 and using it again."


"Ive been on Phentermine for one month now, and already I've lost 10 lbs, but I still eat, just not as much as I used to. when I started I weighed 130, I know I know, "your not fat" but even the thin people have problem areas, and thats what I want to get rid of. Im always on my feet I work 3 jobs. In the month that I have taken them, not once have I not been able to fall asleep, I have felt pretty moody though.If I dont take it I wake up with a pounding head ech."


"I had moderate to severe acne starting around the age of 15/16, right around when I got my first period. By age 20 my skin still wasn't clear, even on Yaz. That medication did wonders for my endometriosis and cramps, but my skin didn't get better. I talked to my doctor about spiro and we agreed that it was a good plan. 100mg/day for the first month, then down to 50mg/day. The idea was to "shock my system" for a big clearing. That first month was TERRIBLE. I broke out like never before with massive cystic, painful zits. My self esteem was worse than ever. BUT, I stuck with it. Today I'm on my 6th month of spiro and I LOVE it. I sometimes get a zit here or there, but nothing like before-- mostly just blackheads. My skin is even and clear!"


"Lyrica gave me back enough life to work part time again. Tried many other medicines to treat my Fibromyalgia symptoms and few had much positive effect. However, found that Tramadol works for the muscle pain, and Lyrica allows me the strength and energy to move once the pain is managed. Trazodone helps with the quality sleep issue."


"I'm sure this would be great for someone else, but I've tried four different pills and this one was by far the worst. I gained a lot of weight and got the worst acne I've ever had in my life (never even had acne like that as a teenager). My period was nearly gone, which was nice, but also made me feel like I was certainly pregnant for the first couple months combined with the other side effects listed."


"I'm a 41 year old male and I suffer from diabetic Neuropathy in my feet. It's steadily gotten worse over the last 2 years and wasn't even diagnosed properly until 3 months ago. I've been taking Lyrica started with 75mg twice a day which didn't much of anything. I'm now taking 150mg twice a day, it's somewhat effective but not quite there yet not sure if dosage will have to be increased or I'll have to try something else?

I haven't had a lot of the side effects others have mentioned except for memory loss. I've noticed that my short term memory hasn't been the best of late but other than that not really many side effects for me."


"This is the WORST product ever!!! I used the 1 day ovule and I feel like there is a lighted match along with a giant stalk of poison ivy shoved up my nether regions. It's 10x worse than the YI itself, I can't even sit down. Opt for the 7 day treatment"


"Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli directly due to Nuvaring use.
Misdiagnosed by first couple physicians and sent directly to ER after another physician recognized the signs of a potential blood clot. I was extremely active, had a great career, and never thought something like this would happen to me. I really liked the Nuvaring for a variety of reasons, but nothing is worth dying for. This came very close to killing me and I had to make big changes to my life after my blood clots. Weigh Risks and Benefits with more than 1 physician, and look for alternatives!!!"


"I have Bipolar and ADD, the antidepressants compromised my ability to focus and think cogently. I tried ritalin and adderall but with little improvement. Focalin gives me a good 4 hours of ability to concentrate on cognitively demanding tasks. I'm a college professor and I can vary the dosage slightly depending on the demands of my day/tasks with doctor's approval. This med. works very well, but wears off after about 4 hours and can leave me feeling drained. Overall, it's really helpful. Has not affected or caused any mania."


"PLEASE do not buy this product!  Save your $23!! This makes your unpleasant situation into a horrible nightmare.  I have never experience such intense burning and itching."


"Started on celexa 8 yrs ago.  It was tremendously successful at 60mg, so much so that I nicknamed it routine Xanax.  Then FDA directed lower dose to 40mg for senior citizens due to small possibility of dropping dead from altered heart rhythm.  So my shrink and I tried Zoloft(I felt zombified).  Lost two Drs. cause they transferred to different departments, then we tried adding wellbutrin to cover the side effects, but that simulated taking a strong stimulant, shakey and anxious.  Was was then carefully switched to effexor  SR.  Once completely off the wellbutrin and Zoloft, and taking Effexor  SR caps 150mg, I'm now, after a few days, approaching benefits of celexa, with side effects decreasing or gone.  Will ask for 1 more slight dose increase."


"I have used these patches with great success for years but yesterday I was given the new Mylan brand and they are awful...they will not stick and I am allergic to surgical tape so can't keep them on.  They just plain will not stick except to themselves.  I am stuck with 90 patches that I most likely will not be able to use and I am going to be in pain all month until I can get my next RX.  You can bet I will ask for my old brand next time."


"MUCH less effective than aspirin or other NSAIDS, does nothing for me for headaches or arthritis."


"Do not buy this product! Got the 7 day pack, within minutes of inserting the applicator I began feeling a burning like no other. Never been in this much pain before, would honestly much rather of stayed with the symptoms of the YI because they were actually less painful than what it's like now.  Took a long shower ( thank god for deattachable shower heads) and screamed and cried in pain the whole time. Layed back down in bed and cried some more. Even after using the shower head to try and rinse some of the product out still finding some of it. Would never reccomend this to even my enemy's. Even tried getting the day off of work to try and feel less pain"


"So here's the deal. Don't take this unless you know you have a yeast infection! Bought this one since it seemed the least amount of time would be involved. Then I went home and read reviews. Everyone is warning about this INTENSE and HORRIBLE burning and itching they felt which actually made me hold off for a few days. If you do not have a diagnosed YI then this is going to BURN. Otherwise it's is going work like a charm. About ten minutes after putting this in before bed, I did feel a little bit of itching but not even enough to want to scratch. I fell asleep within 15 minutes and slept through the night. I had a diagnosed YI. I had NO BURNING. I had very little itching. This product is going to hurt if you don't have YI!!!!!"


"I smoke for two reasons: habit or stress relief. While Commit lozenges were fantastic for my habitual smoking, I found that when I was stressed, Commits just didn't cut it. I did however, go from a pack a day to less than a pack a week with commit. So all-in-all, Commit was a success."


"I took this pill next day after having unprotected sex with my bf. I don't want to be pregnant because I'm still in studyingl. I didn't experience anything other than the lower back pain and heavier than normal periods for the next 3 months of each period. I also didn't get the breakthrough bleeding that some of you girls experienced.
4 years ago I used Plan B as well I remember it was in 2 pills form, and it also worked fine and I think that two pills formulation is better, because I didn't get any lower back pain and the heavy flow periods as a side effect. So I wonder if they bring back the two pills formula than only one pill, may decrease the back pain and heavy flow, or  I'm just getting old. haha .
Good luck to all of you!"


"So far, excellent and no issues. Had to split the pill in quarters, even half 2.5 was too much, felt like I was going to pop down there."


"I took this for several years. I would occasionally switch to something else, but I always came back to it. While effective, it caused me to gain a lot of weight."


"I take a very low dose-5mg of Ambien at bedtime when I know I need a great night's sleep! I had one experience of taking this after drinking and it wasn't an experience I'd ever like to relive! Crazy- to say the least! I have not done any sleep walking or strange night activities!"


"Was prescribed two 75mg SR (morning and evening) and felt very drowsy and tired every morning. Switched to 1x per day (evening) and get almost the same benefit and feel fine.  Other NSAID drugs did not reduce AS inflammation for me. In combination with Enbrel the indomethacin has controlled my AS for 12 years now. Minimal pain and I can run and exercise."


"I think this product is GREAT  I used Jublia for over 3 months and hardly seen any improvement  I see NOTICEABLE  improvement after using Ciclopirox 8%  in only 2 weeks!!!"


"I started taking Prozac after failing to be able to deal with some traumatic events happening in my life over an extended period of time.   The Prozac made me quite shaky and left me with a feeling of extreme nervousness.   I kept imagining flying off my balcony (for real).   My doctor said it was very rare to have this sort of reaction.   I hired a therapist.  I switched doctors.   I was prescribed Paroxetine.   It made me feel normal again.

If you have a bad reaction to Prozac, don't be afraid to let your doctor know.  People react differently to medicines, even when they're supposed to be close to the same thing."


"I started Fetzima earlier this year (2014) and I am now going off of it because it just didn't work for me.  The one thing it did do for me was give me some energy which I sorely lack.  That's why I gave it a "3" because it did do something. But what I really need is something to lift my mood, and this it did not do.  The depression is still very bad.  My doctor just switched me to Brintellix today.  Here's hoping."


"So ive been prescribed Aubra due to some irresponsible decisions. I have been on it for nearly 3 weeks and I have been bleeding ever since I started it. I began taking it the first day of my period and my period normally only lasts 3 to 4 days. Aubra caused it to last 6 days. A few days later I began bleeding slightly and I had to use panty liners for a couple days then it got a bit heavier and now I have to use liners or pads. When I first started taking it, I had terrible mood swings and my period was terrible. I am hoping that it gets better and the bleeding stops. It is uncomfortable and I feel very unclean."


"Lomotil made me extremely drowsy and nauseous.  I thought it was my stomach infection, it only happened every 8 hours and after I took the pill."


"Stg 2b or stg 3 according to onc nurse. Invasive lob cancer. One yr on letrozol.just had bone cancer scare but negative bone scan. Hot flashes, sweats, bone fracture, not injury. Some bleeding from genital tissues. Also had 10 lb weight loss. Anyone else with bleeding and weight loss? Lots of back pain, already had osteo earth."


"Side effects of break through bleeding and little relief from thin tissue does not warrant the cost if over $300 with co-pay of $75. This is price gouging for a cream that should cost no more than $20 at the very most -- and I'm being generous.
Over priced meds are out of control.
I won't bother using Estrace anymore."


"I've started taking Concerta because of ADD when I was 21. I went to see my doctor, I was explaining to him that I had difficulty keeping up at school since I was a kid, but the only reason I'm in University was because I was in art school. He prescribed me concerta. If anyone took speed before, it's exactly the same effect. You do get a down. You are more focused. You loose weight. However, you can go to sleep at night. The problem is, I don't take it everyday, I think it's a little bit too harsh for me. I'll go see him again, maybe I have psychological issues.
It DID help with my sleeping: I always fell asleep in the afternoon, it took everything I had to stay awake ( at school, at home, at friends house) I was known as the sleeper."


"I started this medicine four months ago, and I've had the worst experience so far. My skin has cleared up and I haven't gotten pregnant, but otherwise the side effects are NOT worth it. I've gained 12 pounds since I've started, and I'm a petite girl who's weight never fluctuates. My face has swollen up like a chipmunk to where I can hardly smile anymore. I'm constantly bloated and there's no way to fix it. My sex drive has drastically decreased. Sure it's great I haven't gotten pregnant, but feeling so fat and bloated and insecure that it makes me want to stay inside and hide - NOT worth it!!"


"Well, it did the job pretty efficiently,  so it gets an extra star for that.  However, I was left with and the next day a rash and swelling that started closing off my airways. It took 5 days to realize that it was a side effect of the drug. I stopped taking it and popped one benedeyl and the next day my throat was half it's precious size nd my face burned much less. Still recovering. It was so expensive and ended up doing this to me."


"I've been on Yaz for four years and haven't had ANY negative effects. It controls my hormones and lightens up my period plus great for your face if you have acne. Ever since I've been on it I haven't had acne. I recommend this mostly to teens for acne and hormones."


"Awful stomach cramps, the worst experience I've ever had with a laxative."


"This medication is by far the best migraine medicine that I have used. The only thing that works better is a trip to the ER and then you have to suffer for hours and hours waiting on the doctor and have an extremely high bill. IMITREX always works for me."


"I have been using Buspar for severe anxiety and panic attacks for almost a year. It's amazing to find something that actually works. I do have to take it right before bed, I get extremely lightheaded and can feel my pulse throughout my body. Other than that, it does work well. I still use Klonopin when I need to, but it's not often. I'm taking 30mg before bed."


"This pill is horrid. I was on it for 3 months. Constant bleeding between spotting and light/normal bleeding. Bad mood swings. Intenstinal problems that were horrible and worsened. I don't recommend this pill if you have heavy bleeding. It won't stop it."


"I started having panic attacks regularly. I couldn't be on my own, I was afraid of choking every time I ate. It was awful. I lost about 25 pounds in a very short amount of time and couldn't get any of my school work done without suffering from anxiety. I was diagnosed with panic disorder and began taking a variety of medications--eventually I was prescribed Zoloft. It took about a month to kick in but ever since then I have not had a full blown panic attack (although I occasionally suffer from bouts of anxiety). For the most part I would say I seem to suffer from very few side effects--I would say I am more lethargic than normal,  sometimes I have trouble falling asleep at night, and I have a decreased sex drive. But no more panic attacks!"


"I was able to quit after 40 years of smoking. Have not smoked since 2008. Only side effect was strange dreams."


"Started Savella on 5/30/10 2-week titration pack.  First 2 days took it morning and evening, but could not sleep even with Ambien.  Stopped the evening dose and took Ambien only when had trouble falling asleep, and able to sleep again.  Biggest problem was daytime sleepiness - very difficult to deal with.  I am at 50 mg./day, morning only.  It helps with the daytime sleepiness very well, and with some of the aches and pains.  50 mg gives me mild anxiety which is hard to take. Will go back to 25 mg.  If you can't sleep-don't take it at night.  Keep your room cool/cold.  "


"Took first does, went within a few hours no side effects  bm a little muddy other wise perfect BM insurance covered after doing prior authorization request from doc, I also had to try every OTC med before medicaid covered it"


"I was prescribed mirtazapine after trying a few other anti-depressants with bad results. I suffer from depression and bipolar type 2. I found the mirtazapine helped me to sleep. After a few days of being on it did increase my appetite but this is usually over come with will power. I take my 45mg tablet at night so I guess that's what helps for sleep and in the morning I take a does of Lamictal for my mood. After being on this medicine for a few months now I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel and realize the black dog may become a thing of the past hopefully. Thanks mirtazapine."


"I was not diagnosed with RA for 6 years due to being overweight. So, after all the agonizing daily pain I went thru, I finally found a doctor that listened. Actually, I found a nurse practitioner that listened! So on went a 2 year stent of trying methotrexate/steroid combo of what came with no results. I was given Enbrel and a next option. It changed my life!!! By the next day I had 50% pain relief. I have been taking it for a couple of years now and I would say I'm about 80% pain free. I don't have joint swelling at all. But the main affected joints hurt when pushed past their limits. I was taken off enbrel for a short time due to insurance and put on Simponi. Within 1 week all the pain and joint swelling returned. I have no s/e also!"


"So far it's been over 2 weeks on Lutera and I like it. I only had a headache and slightly nauseous on the first day of taking the pill and after that I was fine. My skin is clear (I didn't have acne before either though), I have no mood swings & no spotting. My energy level is the same as before I took the pill. I have no weight gain either. Overall I am very pleased with this pill. In the past I have taken Orthotricyclen and it made me slightly nauseous and I had some light spotting if I took a pill later than usual. I hope this review helps someone. Just keep in mind everyone is different and their body reacts differently to bc pills."


"I got this about a month ago, I couldn't stop crying over little things and I've been bleeding for almost two weeks which is very annoying. I also have been breaking out on my chin and having some consitpation/stomach problems. This birth control works well but the side effects are horrible I'm considering getting it out and getting an IUD without hormones."


"Breo for asthma is once daily. Cutting dosing in half made sense and the medication did work. The device is much easier to use. I would suggest others ask doctors or research this one."


"I was on Nexplanon for eight months. It was the fourth form of birth control that I had tried because my body refuses to work with the birth control and I had very irregular and frequent periods. The nexplanon was only good for three things, helping my acne, protecting against pregnancy, and not having to take a pill every night. Other than that I got ALL the symptoms. I was tired, emotional, and angry all the time to the point I was always in bed so it affected my performance in school. However, my body doesn't react well to any birth control. I've now had it taken out for a week and feel so much better."


"Was prescribed 2 mg tablets to be taken 1 or 2 pills every 3 or 4 hours after my complicated rotator cuff surgery which involved reattaching three completely torn through tendons. The pills were completely ineffective. They did nothing for my pain. I quit taking them after the first day.  I could not tell that I had taken anything. The circulating ice water machine they send you home from surgery with and regular Advil provided much better relief."


"I have tried over 20 different medications, and Trintellix is the best fit for me. I always describe its effect for me as "being able to turn everything down in my head." I can see how this might not be a good fit for others as it might certainly aggravate "feeling nothing" or "feeling detached." However, as my issue is primarily that I feel TOO much and am unable to step back from my emotions and intrusive, racing thoughts, Trintellix's "detachment" is extremely helpful for me.

I do get nausea for the first week upon taking Trinellix or upping my dosage; however, this subsides for me. I was on 10mg for 8 months and have now increased my dosage to 20mg in hopes of it being even more effective."


"I had an unsuccessful ablation in 2011. I was put on Tikosyn in the hospital. A-Fib was not constant . I went inand out of A-Fib for about four years. After that time it became constant. I gained weight, was tired all the time and experience lower back pain.  Also, the cost of this drug created a financial hardship. My income did not allow me to get a discount!"


"Although Venlafaxine doesn't get rid of the pain, my life has improved immensely now that the depression is controlled."


"Migraine ratio increased. Bleeding stopped and started, no rhythm to it at all. Not overly effective in this particular case."


"I was on Abilify for a year and a half. In that time I gained 30lbs. It also made me very forgetful. I felt like there was a fog in my brain that just wouldn't go away. The med did work but I can't stand feeling like I'm starving every second of the day. I quit cold turkey six days ago and already lost 4 lbs. I feel great...I have more energy, the fog is lifting and I'm not as hungry! Good luck to you."


"I haven't had a cold sore since my teenager years. When I looked in the mirror yesterday morning I was in shock to see one on my lip. It was just the beginning of a cold sore. I immediately remember seeing a ad for Abreva and it claimed to heal sores fast!  I had nothing to lose and knew my Garth Brooks concert was coming up in two days.  Knowing my friends and family there would be pictures of my smile everywhere. The product was amazing.  Two days using it and its pretty much all gone! Wow. It was a miracle worker! Thank you Abreva.  It was easy to use and couldn't believe how fast it worked!  Ready for my pictures in my all time favorite Garth Brooks."


"My husband and I each started this and were each amazed at how much less pain we had.  My pain was from ACL replacement in 1991 and his from osteoarthritis.  Both were helped. "


"Whether or not PMDD is "real," I have noticed that I went from experiencing these symptoms at FULL FORCE...to almost none at all. After 4 months of Yaz, I went from raging menstrual psycho to slightly irritable girlfriend. For this reason alone, I will recommend Yaz to anyone who feels they are affected by PMDD.

"


"To be honest the first month I used this medication it was rough, I fell into a severe depression and started to break out and experienced nausea consistently. After the first month, things got a lot better. Now after 7 months of taking the pill, my before unbearable cramps are almost nonexistent, my period that used to last a full week only lasts 4 days, and all the side effects I experienced the first month were gone within the second. My breasts did go up a cup size, but I did not gain any weight so I took it as a positive. Now since I've switched another pharmacy they gave me Junel and I am very unhappy and want to go back to Microgestin immediately."


"I'd suffered from toe nail fungus for over ten years. I'd tried every possible topical treatment but nothing worked. All ten of my nails were infected. I also had VERY dry rough skin on my feet. Doctors just told me this was dry skin and couldn't be treated. I researched Lamisil for my nail fungus but the side effects scared me. Eventually my feet were affecting my life so I decided I had to try it.
It's AMAZING! I literally saw results within 2 weeks. In the past I'd trim and file my nails to remove the fungus and after that they'd look slightly better but within days the fungus would reappear. Not any more! And my rough dry skin stopped too. 7 weeks in and they're looking great, smooth skin and no side effects."


"I have tried numerous migraine medications, and Frova is the clear winner for me. It worked quickly, didn't cause dizziness, and there was no rebound the next day. If they could just decrease the cost of these medicines it would be perfect. "


"Started Victoza 3 weeks ago, have had some muscle discomfort in my back, nothing major. What I have had that is major is a 15 pound weight loss bringing me down to the weight I was in College and blood sugars in the 90s to 140s. My 14 day average is down to 112 from 195, 6 months ago. This medicine works! Now if I can just get my insurance company to cover it. After all it is saving them money on all the other drugs I was taking as well as helping me be healthier."


"I started on Yaz specifically to control my severe acne, and heavy periods, and it turned me into a MONSTER. I was crying one minute and screaming the next. It cleared up my skin within a week or two. That part was amazing. But my periods weren't much different. I lost my insurance a few months later, and switched to Sprintec. The switch from Yaz to Sprintec was hard. I had my period for almost two months straight. Once I had been on the Sprintec, a bit of my acne came back. I still don't feel quite like myself. My biggest complaint? MASSIVE HAIR LOSS. Big fists full of hair come out when I brush or shower. I'm going to a doctor as soon as I get my insurance back. If I don't go soon, I may wind up bald. Come back, hair!"


"In the beginning of the relationship with my 40 year old boyfriend, we met nothing but trouble in the bedroom. We had sex about 3 times a month, and I was ALWAYS the one to have to initiate it (and there was never any guarantee that he was even going to get an erection or that it was going to last.) Then something changed. Suddenly he was the one starting the fire. Suddenly he would get ridiculously hard just from a little kissing. Suddenly we were having sex 4 or 5 times a week.  Then one day I was cleaning and found a cleverly concealed pill bottle...yep, it was Cialis. I am going to send them a Christmas card until I die. I have never been more satisfied in my entire life."


"I've been on Butrans 10 mcg since July. Today I noticed that my shirt, right where I had the patch was wet. I checked the patch and I could see a liquid seeping from the patch. With today being Saturday, I couldn't reach my doctor, so I got ready and went to the pharmacy. I guess the way I was feeling could be described as being extremely "high" and very jittery! Also my head hurt and I was nauseous! The pharmacist told me to remove the patch right away, and she gave me a piece of paper to stick it on and a zipper bag to close it up in. She said I was getting the full week long dose all at once, so I was in jeopardy of overdosing, if I wouldn't have caught it sooner! i don't know if I want to put another one on!"


"BRING BACK AVINZA! I've had a C1-C2 Chronic Pain for 36 years now. The closest I have come to how things were before some illegal drunk in an 18-wheeler truck was allowed to kill two friends, change another friend's life, & ruin my life, has been AVINZA. It's been a year & my life again turned upside down, as I have yet to find another Morphine that compares to AVINZA. Of course I am refused to try MS- Contin, or Oxy-contin, even though I've taken Narcotics responsibly now for almost 25 years. Just bring back AVINZA, as I know there has to be other people like me, though I fear from experience- that we who suffer from Chronic Pain, are looked at as irrelevant, and why AVINZA was taken away from us!"


"I just started my Forteo. I am 49 yrs old. I have hashimoto Thyroiditis, auto immune hepatitis, auto immune pituitary disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Also asthma from childhood. I've been on steroids every day for 7 years as well as other immunosuppressive drugs. I have osteoporosis of lumbar spine which I have been treated by pain management doc because orthopedic changes significant and orthopedic unable to help. Rheumatologist reinforced necessity of treatment since there is no end to need for steroids in the future. Shots easy to give.... simple step by step guide to assist at first. Knock on wood....no major negative effects at this point. Too early to know much but am very hopeful."


"I've been on this BC for just over a month now with no noticeable side effects. my period was only 2-3 days of spotting and that was it though I don't know that my cycle normally being 30 days instead of 28 had a part to play in this. the first couple weeks I had reddish-brown discharge but i think that's cleared up now. I was expecting to get acne for the first little bit because thats what my body normally does when i start a new vitamin or med but there was no problem. the only other effect I can think of was that I got really horney for the week that i would normally be ovulating but that could just be a coincidence. but overall nothing negative to say,"


"GAME CHANGER if you fear public speaking. it solves the problem.

20mg - 1h before the speech and you will be calm and relaxed like if you are in a bar with friend speaking about football. I just mind why i did not start before... I have lost so many years"


"My Dr. Started me on 10 mg with a two week sample.   Caused upset stomach and that flat bland feeling like your on antidepressants. Which would be OK, except I suffer from GAD not depression.   Went down to 5 mg and feel just right.  I still feel anxious sometimes. but no overwhelming feelings. Haven't needed to take any benzos in months.  I feel like me . It has been almost a year and it still causes stomach upset if I don't take with food.  Sometimes more is not better.  I would recommend giving this one at least two months before you decide if it is working for you."


"I have been on sprintec for four months. The first month I started taking it I all of a sudden got extremely depressed and felt on edge all the time. I experienced nausea, some breast pain, extreme headaches, and I gained 15 pounds in the first 3 months. Some of the symptoms have gone away and I haven't had any breakout but I still get down in the dumps. One day I'll be high and a couple hours later I felt like I wanted to crawl under a rock. Before getting on this birth control me and my boyfriend had sex every day at least once. Now I'm lucky if I feel like doing it twice a week. There's maybe a 3-4 day period where I want to besides that I just don't feel like it anymore. I wouldn't recommend this birth control at all"


"I've been taking a Drug called Brintellix for a few days now. I take one pill in mornings with breakfast and for the first time in years  I have became active, creative, happy and I have the will to get up and be motivated.  I felt like my old self but younger. I haven't been on the med long but so far I'm amazed. I can't tolerate other antidepressants and they don't work for me.  So right now I'm living life and not just watching life pass by. I recommended talking to your Dr about Brintellix if you're living like I was."


"I feel very difficult when taking Zoloft at 25mg. for about ten days then 50mg. afterwards. I primarily take it for stress, anxiety, and depression.  Once I was told by a psychiatrist that I could have PMDD even though I haven't been diagnosed with the condition by a gynecologist, it's because I would have severe crying spells days before my period so severe that I wouldn't stop crying, and I would feel extremely sensitive emotionally.  I still cry a little before I get period sometimes, but the medication I take seems to work well to keep my nerves calm.  In addition I have bipolar depression, PTSD, social anxiety, and ADD/ADHD.  Ritalin is another medication that I also take."


"I've had uncontrolled blood pressure problems for four months and my doctor is trying to find a new combination to work down the frequent 200/110 readings I have. No weight problems and decent health just horrible blood pressure. We tried Benicar 40mg but I've seen no noticeable effect so far but also no bad side effects, which is good. (Tried Lisinopril--Ace Inhibitor--and wound up in the ER with the worst headache of my life. Finally had to be given morphine and another medicine to knock me unconscious because of the pain. Oddly, though, it did lower my blood pressure. Anyway, because of all the positive reviews above, I'm thinking of suggesting Benicar-HDTZ to my doctor, since I take 12.5mg of hydrochlorthiazide daily anyway. Have had to take Clonidine every night for too long."


"Ultram is the only medicine that stops the Fibromyalgia pain."


"Was prescribed methadone for withdrawal symptoms in 1979...and never realised how absolutely addicting this drug actually is.
It can make one sleepy, and it doesn't make one 'high'..at the beginning however it can give what one person called ''a garrulous sense of well being''
It takes away nervousness but then one of the early symptoms of heroin/methadone withdrawal is a sense of nameless fear ..a stomach rolling anxiety.
Over 30 years later, am still on methadone..being ''encouraged'' [is there a choice?] to transfer to Buperenorphine...long term addicts who have made the switch seem to rate the buprenorphine..''clearer headed''.
By the way...methadone needs very careful titration in the beginning..
''Start low go slow'' ."


"I've been on it for a month and I'm up to 3ml. I had a lot of trouble during the month with eating, and I was very nauseous in the beginning. I was eating about 1-2 times a day but that started to wear off the 2nd week at 3ml and I'm back to 3 meals a day. I've lost 12lbs this month and I have to admit I was not as diligent with my nutrition and exercise as usual. If this works as well with partial doses and a diet not nearly as clean as usual, this gives me hope. Looks like I can finally reach my weight loss goals!"


"I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis (RA) September of 2015 (29 years old). First I was on Plaquenil which never seemed to help and on top of it I developed a terrible hive rash which went away once I stopped taking it. Next I tried Humira. That worked great for about 6 months before my symptoms came back. Now I'm on Remicade and have been for almost a year now. It works great. I get my infusion every 8 weeks and have NO SYMPTOMS!! I love Remicade. It gave me my life back. I am slightly concerned though because I've developed another rash that won't seem to go away after 2 months of dealing with it, trying steroids etc etc. Cross your fingers it's not Remicade causing my rash. I'll cry!"


"Azathioprine worked well to reduce my ulcerative colitis symptoms and had zero noticeable side effects. The required frequent blood tests were a hassle and it did lower my white count significantly. In the end, the medicine was not sufficient to manage my condition and we added an anti-TNF to it. Once that was ramped up I discontinued azathioprine since it added nothing to the anti-TNF."


"Having read all the reviews here I nearly cancelled my appointment to have Mirena fitted, I was terrified not having a high pain threshold. Anyway decided to go and have a chat with the doctor first, I took 500mg of naproxen an hour before my appointment. My description of it is this ... to start with it feels just like a smear, then slight stomach cramps (not as bad as my usual period pains) then another bit of cramping then done. I was so shocked at how quick it took and how little it hurt, I really was expecting to be in a lot of pain.....now 2-3 hrs later I've got no bleeding and a bit of a dull ache like a period pain. I'm really glad I plucked up the courage to go, it was no where near as bad as I was expecting."


"This needs to be back on the store shelves at once. It is much more effective for allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion than any other product on the market."


"Xanax is the perfect solution for those of us who have trouble sleeping, Off to sleep you go !!! no strange thoughts buzzing around your head, just quality restfull sleep with no groggy after affects, but i do wonder if it so astute at switching my brain off from random thoughts is it affecting my ability at work and such, (ie) to just cruise and be content instead of getting on the front foot and nutting things out, being a go getter?? i only use as required and cant praise this substance enough."


"I am prescribed to Talwin NX for chronic left leg pain due to having numerous strokes, seizures, and two heart-attacks. I have also been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I think this medication works very well and when I don't take it for awhile I have no adverse reactions-(withdrawals).I have also not formed a dependency to this medication unlike other narcotic pain medications I have been prescribed."


"So.. this thing works. However, I'm on month 11 out of 12 for the first year. Been bleeding ever since I got it. I would have a few weeks of clear, normal discharge. But then the bleeding would start again. It's gotten worse. I went in to my doctor at 6 months, because what I was told is that the bleeding would subside by then.. they told me to wait it out, because it was such a comittment I'd made. As if I should act like this ok that I continue to bleed so much. It just sucks that it didn't work like I expected. I have one more month that I'm gonna try and give it a chance.. but honestly I'm so over it. Sometimes there were days were I got so  depressed. Sigh. Hope the bleeding stops soon.."


"Will not take again! Up all night frequent urination. Finally fell asleep and woke with awful migraine, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and muscle pain! I've been feeling awful all day! Can't wait to get this out of my system! Will go back to Clariten which I tolerate.  Ughhhh..."


"I rated Linzess a 9 because it works, but it is STILL a drug, with unknown long term effects.  I have decided to take that risk for quality-of-life reasons.  I have been on it for 18  months (145mg once a day), and it works very well for me.  I got headaches at first, but that subsided.  I gained 5 pounds, but that may be due to other factors.  I used to take Aloe 450 capsules twice a day - DON'T DO IT.  That resulted in the worse case of melanosis coli my Gastro has ever seen; time will tell if it is reversable.  I had severe constipation and crippling gas pain for 30  years before diagnosis of IBS.  With Linzess, I have normal BMs 80% of the time (diarrhea 10% and constipation the other 10%).  Gas pains are rare (usually when stressed)."


"I am 32 and since I was 28 I have been suffering very bad migraines due to damaging my neck and back. I can wake up with a bad migraine and tight sore neck and shoulder muscles. I usually take mersyndol forte but codeine leaves me feeling very tired and nauseated. Visits to the ER were a waste of time. My doc put me on maxalt. I had low expectations as nothing else really worked. I was very pleasantly surprised...finally some relief!!  I'm on warfarin so cannot take ibuprofen aspirin etc. I'm so happy to have found something! I wonder why I wasn't prescribed this sooner."


"I've been on this for a few months now, prozac made me 100x worse and an awful relationship made me 1000x worse. So I started on this. Same as any tablets, horrible initial few weeks but then got better. Dry mouth, bad night mares and eating like a horse. But it all depends what time you take this tablet. I'm on 50mg, I started off breaking the Tablet in 2 and taking a half a day. It's ok, all depends on you though. I have to come off it for a while as I have a drugs test for work and this is known to cause a failed drugs test. So keep that in mind. Other than that, it's good. I'm much more happy, and less scared. Feel positive which is a nice change."


"I have dealt with chronic migraines (normally 1x or so weekly, lasting 1-3 days each) for about a year or so.  OTC meds have virtually no effect at all.  I asked my Dr for Zomig and tried it first time today.  Headache went from 2 days at between 7 and 9 on pain scale to a 1 or 2 within about 1/2 hour, less than 1 another 1/2 hour later.  I put on an eye mask to block light and rested, was pleasantly surprised to have only minor discomfort a short time later.  Never has anything eased my headaches the way this did.

Side effects minimal - slight flushed feeling, a tad light-headed, slightly elevated heart rate.  Nothing uncomfortable at all.

This is somewhat expensive at $60 co-pay for 6 doses but was well worth the expense."


"I've had the implant for about a little over a year now. I'll have to say it is very reliable for preventing pregnancy. It's much easier then the pill in my opinion. Honestly when I first got it I bled for about 8 months straight. It was lighter, but still a hassle. I was determined to keep it in. After about a year I stopped bleeding. Now I only get 4-5 light periods every other month. If your willing to wait it out, I definitely would. It took my body awhile to get used to it and now it's doing great! I barely get headaches and cramps (only a little cramps to indicate my period was coming) No weight gain either! Definitely worth it."


"I been on Cymbalta for 9 years this has been a miracle for me. It helps with anxiety, my chronic pain, my fibromyalgia, my bipolar now just find something to help with anger I'd be perfect. The only side effect I have had is nightmares if I forget to take it that's it. I love my medicine."


"This birth control is the worst ever. Why would doctors even allow something like this to be on the market. Non stop bleeding forever!!!!!!!! Your whole life stops!! Please remove it!"


"Insertion itself is not very painful, and it's over quickly. The pain I experienced was during the manual dilation, which did make me nearly pass out. The nurse said that was my body's reaction to dilation, and is not uncommon. After 20 minutes or so to recover, I went home. Cramping and spotting for the rest of the day, and occasional cramping for the following week. Cramping was significantly better on days after evening work outs.

My partner cannot feel the strings during sex, and I have no idea that the IUD is there. There is no reason for me to believe that I should begin to have more side effects down the road, because a few weeks in all spotting and cramping has subsided."


"Cough drops control my cough better...this drug largely ineffective."


"I was taken off of Suboxone and put on Zubsolv and it was terrible. They tell you more of the medicine is absorbed so the actual mg is lower than Suboxone or Subutex. I was ok during the day but, by the time bed time rolled around, I felt the affects of the medicine wearing off. I even kept it in my mouth for 20 minutes. Still didn't last very long. I'm now taking Subutex and feel much better! Didn't work for me, may work for some!"


"I have been on this for 3 weeks, and I am not impressed. But since my dermatologist told me to try it for two months (and I've read others' reviews), I am going to stick it out.

I didn't have horrible acne to begin with, but I was starting to get bad cystic ones on my checks, especially during my ovulation and menstrual cycle. So my doctor recommended this med. After the first week, things started to get worse! Now on week three and I have the worse acne I have had in a long time!! It is pretty embarrassing, especially considering I wasn't too bad before I started this drug.

I am hopeful that things will get better, and my face will clear up, and stay clear even during those cycle times.

But right now it is awful!"


"I have been using Nexplanon since September of 2014 as an alternative to using the pill.  The insertion process was painless due to the loads of numbing medication they placed along the injection site, it does leave a large bruise for about a week. After thaythat,  I forget I have it.

My periods went from 3-4 days to 10-14; from light flow to HEAVY; and from no PMS symptoms to all of them: acne, tender breasts, fatigue,  bloating,  etc.  It has done its job as a birth control.  I'm only getting it removed because my gastro and I have linked the severity of my IBS symptoms to hormonal birth control use.  Unfortunately so."


"I started using Phentermine 37.5 just two days ago and I love it. I started at 5'6", 224lbs. This morning I weighed myself and I'm already down to 219lbs. I am hoping to lose about 50-70 pounds at least. I do get the dry mouth that others have said, but I don't have the energy boost, I do however have to pee like every 30-60 minutes I think it's because of the amount of water I'm drinking now."


"This works. Let me cut to the chase: I am normally VERY careful when it comes to protection, but accidents happen. My guy and I had sex once with a condom, no ejaculation. Then we went for round two without a condom. This time, there was ejaculation, although he did not get any inside me. I know that pre-cum is something that can potentially carry sperm so, to be on the safe side, I took Plan B One Step about 2.5 hours after. Long story short, I could have been ovulating (very regular 28/29 day cycles) and, it's worth a mention, I am WELL over that supposed "175 lb" weight limit for plan B to work. All preg tests on days 24, 25, and 26 of my cycle are negative and today I got my heavy, heavy, painful period. No baby here."


"I took this pill for almost a year. I thought the symptoms I had would go away but they only got worse! Severe crying spells and extreme sensitivity to anything someone said to me and also mood swings with depression and anxiety. I am hoping a different pill will not give me the same horrible experience this gave me. If you are experiencing these side effects I encourage you to switch as soon as you notice them. They will not get better and it will effect your social life. As far as physical side effects I only had spotting the first few months which is normal."


"I just started metformin 16 days ago. Explosive bowel motion probably most accurately describes my initial experience. It already seems to be getting better. I've lost 21 lbs, 233 to 212, in the past 16 days. My blood sugar went from 300's to 90's."


"Did absolutely nothing for me. If I could rate a 0 I would."


"I have been taking Minastrin 24 Fe  for 3 years now and I have no more cramps or period ever! My period stopped completely for a year now! Before I used to suffer from horrible cramps and heavy period but now I feel amazing every month! I totally recommend and wish I had found it when I was a teenager!"


"First time user of the pill in general. The doctor put me on the lo because I also wanted it to help with acne symptoms as well as general birth control.
The first 2 weeks I did not notice any side effects, all was well. The 3rd week I started noticing bloating and weight gain. The weight gain did not stop and I started noticing my appetite sky rocket. I was hungry a lot and often. I started snacking and gaining weight around hips and butt. Not a good feeling.
To be clear, I used this for only 2 months, but in those two months I gained a little over 5 pounds and felt bloated and foggy brain. The acne did start to improve after the first month which was nice and my skin was doing great, however, this was not enough incentive for me."


"Negligible improvement of Chronic Rhinitis. Multiple nasty side effects including, headaches, sore throat, muscular aches in throat, neck and back as far down as the kidneys, occasional dizziness. These symptoms started after about a week of one puff per nostril per day. And they are persisting six weeks after stopping use of this product. It is like having a mild dose of influenza without any fever or elevated body temperature. It might work for some people, but for me it is very bad news."


"I am 60 years old and have had Raynaud's Syndrome for 10 years. The first episode was when I was diagnosed, when I looked like I would lose a finger from severe frostbite. However a wonderful surgeon told me to try Nitro-Bid cream on that finger for 7 days, before resorting to removing the finger. It was miraculous as within those 7 days my skin started to renew itself and the sheer pain of it all was gone within 3 days. He saved my index finger on my left hand and I was extremely grateful."


"I buy cialis online for a tiny fraction of what you pay in Australia. I buy 20mg tablets for 20 cents each then quarter them. They work good for BPH and ED. The pharmacy industry is rolling us over a barrel. "


"I was giving four 500MG of Flagyl to take all at once. I took them this past Sunday. I have read a lot about how it tastes bad or is making people sick. I have not had any side affects. I know everyone's bodies react differently but just thought I would share how I took mine incase it helps someone else. I took mine first thing in the morning ate some breakfast took the pills (put them on the back of my tongue its the only way I can swallow any pill. May have helped not taste anything) drank some water and then continued to eat the rest of my breakfast. After that being said I must say that I still have some symptoms so it's left me wondering if these pills have had any affect at all on me but it might still be to early to tell."


"I am 23, got diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis last year. I been miss diagnosed with systemic yeast infection because of the psoriasis and took 10 weeks of anti fungal prescription medicine which didn't help of course because that's not what I had. I went to a different doctor and he sent me to a rheumatoid specialist and from there he introduced and prescribed me Humira and I took my 1st injection and the next morning I woke up and my joint pain, swelling and psoriasis greatly reduced."


"after chemo and radiation started on opdivo,had 8 treatments with the only side effect being sore mouth,dr took me off of it because my scans didn`t show much progress,sent me to cleveland clinic and they said to start back on it,now have sore mouth and my skin is so itchy i can barley stand it"


"I received Tramadol as a treatment for my back pain. Unlike Vicodin, Oxycontin, Morphine, and Methadone, Tramadol seems to have minimal side-effects. It makes me energetic and able to get through the day pain-free. Plus, I sleep well at night. I was addicted to the above narcotics for a few years, and Tramadol is the only drug that makes me feel pain-free, but also gives me the confidence that it is less addictive and less expensive."


"Hi , I'm 40. 5-11 290 male when starting phentermine 37.5 mg. I figured I better post and help someone maybe not go through what I went through the 1st three days . Take on full stomach !!!!! I took this med on semi empty stomach the first 2 days and I thought I was going to come out of my skin it was horrible horrible feeling like I never felt !!!  I stopped my dose after day 2 and didn't wear off for another full day and slept 1hr in those 3 days !!!!! So day 4 I tried on a full stomach and no probs just the normal bad cotton mouth . I work swing shifts so I learned if your going to take this med take it as if it's not going to wear off for 16hrs. If you do this you'll be able to sleep if not good luck lol. lost 18 pounds this month"


"OMG!! I am a 55 year old lady who has suffered cold sores all my life.  I have regular outbreaks over the past few months, each lasting up to 2 weeks.   Broke out Sunday arvo, pharmacy Monday morning.  Within 2-3 hours the redness, tingling, pain had settled.  By the afternoon the blister had started to dry up and was not so angry looking.  I have never used this before and  I am "blown away" by how quick this worked after one dose.  Brilliant"


"I am thirty three and I have schizoaffective disorder. Ability gave me the energy to make it through the day and run after two kids.  It's the best medicine I've ever been on.  No side effects. Stopped drinking and pills.  Doing much better."


"I am not sure how long I have been on Nuvaring but it can't be more than 3-4months. All I know is that since I've been on it I've had massive headaches weeks at a time and nausea constantly and I wanted to trigger that at my gluten sensitivity and maybe eating something wrong. But apparently some people have been experiencing the same symptoms. Other symptoms I've had:
Constipation, 15lbs weight loss, dryness, crazy hormones, and no desire to eat or have sex. I still have sex regularly but I don't think about it constantly like I used to."


"I was suffering from severe body pain, muscle ache due to severe exhaustion after a tiring day at work. Came home, had some dinner and took one Advil-liquid gel (with food works best for me), and when I wake up in the morning, it's almost like what was I complaining about? I was back at the gym working out."


"I wanted to leave my experience on here because this drug has changed my life!! I read all the bad experiences people have had and was worried this would happen to me too. Back in December 2016 for some reason I just lost it. Heart racing constant (although most my life I have had heart racing at times...anxiety) panicking over nothing, crying, depressed, lost interest in hanging out with my friends, wanted to just lay in bed all day, expecting the worst to happen, scared to drive anywhere past my town, dreading my husband coming home from work...etc...No logical reason for any of this. My doctor started me out on Zoloft and it helped a little at first. The side effects for Zoloft were awful for me the first week. 7 months in my doctor had me on 100 mg and at that point it felt like it wasn't working at all anymore. In August he switched me to Effexor (generic) The only side effects was an occasional dizzy feeling a couple times the first few days. I literally felt a change by the 2 day. Heart started beating normal, happy, lots of energy, driving everywhere!!! The best part, other then my heart not racing, is wanting to hang out with friends again and talking to complete strangers without sweating and panicking thinking they are judging me!! I did have to raise my dosage to 150 mg because 75 mg was only working half the day. I do hear when you do want to come off of these it is not fun but at this point I hope I never have to."


"It really helps me control my mood.  I normally take one to two every day depending on what is happening.  For example, I completely blew up at my girlfriend the other day over something completely stupid, took one of these, and my anger was gone.  It really helps."


"I was on Zoloft for two years. I started taking it after I had a panic attack due to extreme stress. It worked well for me. I tried Lexapro for a few days maybe 9 to be exact and I couldn't function. I couldn't lift my head or have the strength to care for my son who was a baby at the time. Zoloft was amazing. I stayed on 50mg and felt normal again. But with that said, I did gain 30 pounds. The medicine makes you feel so relaxed as before I was a calorie counter and obsessed with what I ate. I didn't mind much because I was better, that's what mattered. I came off of it and decided to get back on 5 months after stopping. I can say the second time around of being on it doesn't work for me. Like others, I must have become immune to it."


"Do not get this shot!  It tried to ruin my life.  Heavy sporadic bleeding,  mood swings,  depression, headaches,  body aches, NO sex drive,  terrible cramps, I have little/no emotion for almost everything.  I only had 2 shots.  I just want to get back to my normal :("


"I have been taking Saphris 10 mg once in the evening for 6 weeks now. The taste is terrible but I was feeling wonderful for the first time in years.  Now, unfortunately my tongue is sore, I've lost all taste sense and my teeth ache especially when I bite down on things.  I'm diabetic and my sugar is a bit elevated but I've been able to adjust insulin for that.  I sleep like a baby all through the night now but my feet, ankles and calves are so swollen, I can barely walk.  I can't believe that I've developed this edema and I think I'm going to have to go off the medicines.  Too painful."


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"Okay I just finished my first month and in that month there has been maybe  2 days that I have went the whole day without bleeding heavier then my normal period. My hair is like 3 times thinner and getting progressively worse. I'm calling my doctor on Monday to switch.
I would never recommend this to anyone. Also everytime I eat I feel awful like my stomach hurts, my head hurts and I'm always tired with absolutely NO sex drive. My breasts got a little bigger but my acne got worse. Overall this pill is miserable."


"I've tried 2 other birth control methods before nexplanon which didn't work for me. I've been on nexplanon now for 6 months.

Insertion: The insertion process was easy and quick and painless, although I was left with a sizable bruise that I had to explain away to acquaintances and coworkers.

Period: I got the injection on day 2 of my period and haven't had a period or any spotting since, which is awesome. Even better?  No cramps!

Acne: I have mild acne and haven't seen a change for better or worse.

Libido: My libido decreased when I first got on nexplanon but it's now back up to its original level unlike when I was on pills.

I had an increase in head aches for the first month but now there are no other side affects to report."


"Started on 50 mg for a week and didn't feel anything except loss of appetite and anxiety. Doctor said that was not a therapeutic dose and upped my dosage to 100mg. Four days into the 100mg dose and I am a wreck. I had bad panic attacks, extreme nausea, and the shakes. I did throw up as well. While I suffer from thought compulsions, I also deal with generalized anxiety disorder. This did not help at all and made me worse. Now I am back to 50mg and working my way off... horrible experience and feel sick. If you are looking for an anxiety med, DO NOT use this!"


"I have osteoarthrititis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and sciatica and have tried many other pain medicines with Celebrix being the last. I am taking Arthrotec 50mg 3x a day and by the second day I was very pleased with the results. My pain has lessened from a 7-8 down to a 2-4 level.  I have Vicodin as a stand by and haven't taken any this past month, I went from taking 1 to 3 a day to none, that is a good thing!!"


"This delivers the medication in powder form in a more environmentally friendly way, but seems thus also to have diminished effectiveness. Cost is also creeping up over the last 24 months (now $43 per unit, roughly a 23% increase overall in 2 years).
It is perhaps the best there is, but no substitute for the previous modes of delivery, and a marginal drug value."


"I've had depression, dissociation, mild OCD, & bad anxiety my entire life. After I found out my ex GF was triggering my dissociation to have odd sexual fantasies with me, my dis grew into dissociative identity disorder & my mild OCD grew into a terrible 3 type OCD. Cleaning, Counting, & Pure O. My dr prescribed me 1 Venlafaxine 150xr/day. Within a month, my 2 alts were gone, my anxiety was far less (almost non existent), my OCD was gone, and my depression was way less. When I go more than 2 days without my Ven, I get brain zaps & terrible anger. I have to hide away. It's masking my issues but I want to fix them. I also get night sweats and have trouble waking up. Both started when I started taking Ven. I don't recommend these. Avoid SNRIs!"


"Temazapam is the only med that treats my insomnia. I have tried every non benzo on the market, and have been in numerous sleep studies. I sometimes go 3-4 days with the average sleep of those days being 1-2 hours total. I was prescribed 40mg temazapam and can get a solid 8 hours of sleep. I cycle it seven days at a time to reset my sleep cycles as needed."


"This is week 4 for me and I am wondering why I am continuing to take this medicine.  Yes it helps me loose weight but is not enough to keep my sugar levels down long.  Seams to wear off after a few days I have to take my other daily Lantus shot to keep my sugar levels down.  Also don't like the feeling when I combine the two, feel weak, fatigue, tingly   Looking for a new Endo Doc.  Do not feel this is the right solution for me.  I do not like the unknown side effects of trulicity.  I will take this until I find a new Doctor.  Motivating me to loose weight on my own, with proper eating and exercise.  I will be off this soon.. Lantis seems to do the job,  I don't understand why the Endo put me on this, other than wanted me as ginny pig?"


"I was prescribed vyvanse chewable 30 mg in the am and 30 at noon. I loved it, but had a month where I didn't take it regularly at noon. Dr suggested this because of the extended release. 2 weeks in: My sleep is concerning. I haven't hit rem in 3 days now. I have no appetite even in the am before I take the mydayis. I have to force feed myself, even icecream is a struggle after the 3rd bite. The 2-3 hours after I take it I feel lost, can't track conversations,  no/minimal recall, I can't even prioritize. After those hours things level out a bit, but I don't have the motivation I had with Vyvanse.
I believe there is link between loss of quality sleep and stuggling to meet my dietary requirements and how the drug affects me."


"20mg a day changed my life.
Head pain due to stress and anxiety is gone when taking this tablet and also OCD in the form of dermatillomania (finger) completely better.
I had this for about 3 years and decided to stop, the weening off was very tough, I had a good month or two of hit sweats/shakiness and agitation. However I went completely back to normal for over 2 years after that. I have now restarted Fluoxetine/prozac due to having a very stressful year and struggling to get by day to day. 1st pill and I am mellow as a mellow thing once again, goodbye stresses!"


"It didn't work as fast as I thought it would. Very expensive! $3,600 Made me feel very sleepy and tired . I could sleep all day!"


"I just started taking this pill. I've been on it for a week and take the brand name. I take it at night and I noticed the morning after taking my first pill I had a little spotting and some nausea but the nausea went away after about an hour. So far I like this pill a lot and it hasn't given me any really bad side effects. "


"I have been on Trinessa for almost a year and I would recommend this pill. It increased my breast size (a huge plus) without adding excess anywhere else. It is inexpensive, and I can plan for the exact time frame I will get my period. It is very regular. My sex drive has increased. The only negative thing is that I have become more emotional and over dramatic, but not necessarily with only bad emotions."