"Starts to work after the first dose. I have taken this for ear infections as well as sinus and chest infections and it is always very effective. Symptoms start to ease in around 12 hrs and are almost completely gone with 48 to 72 hrs. Always finish your entire prescription though to help avoid antibiotic resistant bacteria and to stop the infection from returning. Only downfall is that it can upset your stomach so always take it with food. Depending on your condition, you might need to use other medications or remedies along with amoxicillin to ease other symptoms. Some pharmacies offer this on their $4 prescription plans."


"The medicine caused my hands and feet to burn and also caused joint pain in those areas.  It really did help my indigestion but I can't cope with the side effects.  It took a couple months for the side effects to show up."


"I am a student.  Was having sudden sleep blackouts when reading, or sitting in lecture. Also "brownouts" where, for example, listening to someone talk, I suddenly shut down and "sleep" but they think I am wide awake. Brownouts not good for driving! So, first day I took it, I read 3 chapters for a test that was two hours away. I stayed alert, and RETAINED every bit. No more blackouts or brownouts. Headache for the first week or so. Also, for the first few days, I hardly slept. Even stayed up all night a few times. I have learned to tweak it a bit, break the tablets, take a small amount at first and more later if I need it, but not overdo it. No changes in personality, other than being more competent at life."


"Taking 50mg's at night and I still get up 2 x's a night and my mouth gets very dry."


"I have only been on 100mg on Monocycline for about a week and a half and have shown such improvements! I have had some acne on and off and for about 8 years, and it is so annoying it never goes away! I finally went to the dermatologist and begged for Accutane. They started the Procedures and said that I will need another month to get all my tests done. Since then my acne has improved a ton!! I don't even think I will need Accutane."


"Great medicine. It works perfectly and I don't feel like I need to increase dosage over time."


"39 years old, The 1st few days, no change, Urologist put me on 25 mg, twice a day, it made me so drowsy & thirsty, only took 1 pill at night, on the 14th day is when I had no more pressure or frequency on my bladder, I was back to normal, so I made the mistake of drinking coffee, huge mistake! Took medication the next day, this time morning & night, symptoms disappeared, I suggest taking Prelief before drinking coffee or any acidic food, be patient with this medicine, takes a little while to work but IT WORKS!"


"Did not work on my pain"


"I developed an awful choking phobia and the citalopram really helped me deal with my anxiety/ phobia and even improve things . I haven't fully recovered yet but so happy with my recovery regardless. I am sure part of this was the drug which seemed to suppress my anxiety subconsciously

The first 2 weeks of starting on citalopram were pretty rough. Constant nausea and heightened anxiety. I had a few panic attacks which is a side effects initially ( the irony ) and also teeth clenching was pretty noticeable at first which calmed down

I still get night sweats regularly which is definitely this medication. It's annoying but a common side effect noted amongst users. Definitely worthy trade off for its effects though. Overall very happy with it"


"I'm surprised to see so many people having sleep issues. I spent two weeks on about three hours of sleep before I started taking the drug (that's three hours total, not three hours a night).  Now I take it at bedtime and I have a hard time sleeping without it."


"I suffer from generalized anxiety and abused alcohol heavily for over a year for sleep and stress reduction. When ready to quit, I was terrified of withdrawal, my doctor prescribed 300mg, 3x a day. So far, so good. I've been on it for a month and have noticed really helps my anxiety. Sober just three days but feeling okay! Some precautions: Experiencing a little weight gain and notice an increased appetite an hour after I take this medication. Also I notice when I miss a dose almost immediately. Good luck! It's worth it!"


"I was on every pain medicine imaginable and even Oxycontin for a few years. At first I thought it was the 'wonder medicine' people talk about. After a while though, it caused me more problems than it was worth. The strange thing was, if I took the normal (prescribed) dose, I would actually feel like I had more pain than if I didn't take it at all, so I was always trying to take more because if I didn't take it I had withdrawals. Then I was always caught trying to take more to avoid the pain or the withdraw. I finally got away from that and started taking methadone. A very small dose of methadone does fine with absolutely no side affects, no withdrawals if I don't need it that day, and no chasing the pain away."


"I love Xanax. I wish I could take it daily but my doctor won't prescribe it to me for daily use, because she doesn't want me to get addicted to it.  I only take Xanax on rare occasions, when I was extremely distraught.  It made me feel better instantly. I've only taken 25 mg, but that was more than enough to make everything seem great.  I was aware that my problems still existed, but I wasn't overwhelmed by them.  It made me feel warm and happy.  I've taken other drugs before and Xanax is by far, the best choice."


"UPDATE I started phentermine 1 month ago and have gone down from 250lbs to 229lbs. I exercise 3-4 times a week for an hr usually 25min of T25 and 35 mins or more walking/running my cardio has gotten much better since I started and I can admit I think I've become a workout junky. If I don't exercise for a day or two I feel guilty. Anyhow I've also changed my diet completely. I'm on the low carbs diet and it is'nt so bad one cheat day which is Sunday and I count calories also I still eat bread but only 100% wheat bread hopefully once I reach my goal weight which is 139lbs I can keep my exercise and WEIGHT."


"I have dry eye because of pterygium on my eyes from the sun. For about 2 years I have been using over the counter drops at least 6 times a day and very little help. Eyes hurt and irritated all the time, and hard to open my eyes in the morning. I started using xiidra 2 months ago and eyes are back to feeling great again. The burning is just about gone and a little bad taste but worth it. Thank you so much."


"I was very skeptical, but did ended up getting Viagra. I can't recommend these pills enough. I feel like a man all over again. Thank you Viagra."


"Very affective for anxiety, but made me so tired I had to switch."


"I've gone through most of my adult life not knowing that I have ADHD. After finding that I had literally every single symptom. As my doctor said, Whoa!  You're off the chart here! I've been taking 20mg for a month now. Some of my symptoms bother me. Forgetting what I was talking about mid sentence, going into a room forgetting what I was there for. All in all though, I call this medicine a miracle. I hate thinking about how much of my life I've missed out on before this. I was in school to be a Pharmacy Tech. I dropped out within a month, because I just couldn't keep up, or focus. I feel good now. My insurance at first weren't filling it. My doctor had to call the insurance co, they approved it for a year.

My doctors appointment to check how this medicine dosage is working. I think I need to go up a bit. I don't have annoying side effects"


"I sustained a severe concussion several months ago and could not sleep afterwards due to the injury to my brain.  It would take hours to fall asleep, only to wake up every 90 minutes and have another hour to fall back asleep.  Since the brain heals while you are sleeping, my concussion symptoms (stuttering, speech/language problems, memory loss, headaches, dizziness/vertigo) kept getting worse.   My Dr prescribed Belsomra, and gave me specific instructions: take it 1/2 hour before  bed, no screens for an hour before bed, no heavy meals after 7pm.  I started with 7.5 mg and then moved up to 10 mg a few weeks later.  My sleep is amazing, and I started to heal.  Had some funny dreams but didn't mind.  Down to 3x/wk. I am so grateful for this medicine!"


"Tried this product twice to get rid of redness in my eyes. Each time just after applying my eyes started to burn and pretty much felt like this product gave me every symptom it was supposed to cure. My eyes felt terrible and where hard to open at first, but subsided after few minutes."


"In late 2007 I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease with several herniated discs and was prescribed Lyrica 75 mg x 3 a day and after 3 or 4 days the pain was gone. Jan of 2008 I had Spinal Fusion Surgery on c6 c7 because the Herniated Disc had my spine squeezed down to smaller than a cigarette (7mm). After surgery and weaning off of Narcotics (hydrocodone) after about 6 months the pain came back worse than before.  Doctor wouldn't give me Lyrica again and eventually was taking 120mg Hydrocodone or more per day and still in pain and couldn't sleep. After switching to Pain Management Doc I began Lyrica again (225mg x 3 per day) Doesn't help as much as before but still much better. No side effects other than hard to concentrate."


"I have been on Tramadol 50mg for a number of years due to RLS, I take two at night only.

It now is a controlled drug, to which only half the amount is prescribed."


"I feel extremely tired and I have mood swings but it really helps me feel less sick and I've stopped constantly gaining weight"


"I am a 58 year old woman who entered menopause at 40.  I have dealt with severe dispariunia, vaginal atrophy and dryness for years now.  I have tried everything on the market.  My doctor has given me prescriptions for creams, HRT, suppositories, none of which gave me anything but temporary relief.  Intercourse has been extremely painful and difficult.

After talking to my doctor at length, I decided to try it.

I noticed a significant difference within 5 days.  I was nearly pain free during intercourse!

Then the headaches began.  A dull, consistent ache in the right side of my head.  There was also intermittent nausea.  This medication is a God send IF you don't suffer any side effects.  Unfortunately, I can no longer take Osphena."


"I have had the Nexplanon since October '14. I have to say I love and hate it at the same time. My first 3 months were hellish, with mood swings and depression. I can't say if I bled much during this time. I have extremely irregular periods (like maybe 3-4 a year). I did gain about 10 pounds but have been overweight to begin with so I didn't notice it much. The mood swings and depression were so bad I did contemplate taking it out. But now that I gotten past those months I love it! My emotions have gotten back under control. I have no bleeding. I can still tell when a "period" is coming on. I will still get the weird sweet/salty craving that I had normally, but no cramps or blood. Each body is different."


"I've been taken parnate for 8wks now. It has helped my depression,ptsd tremondsly. I started off at 20mgs, and now im at 30mgs. I follow the strict diet and don't allow myself to have anything with tyramine. (Maybe I'm a little to cautious?) The side effects that I can't stand But I tolerate...are bp drop, dizzy almost fall over,extreme fatique when parnate is supposed to give you energy. I will stay in a place for some time like I have no ambition. I have lost a lot of weight on parnate. That has to be the best side effect! :) Rarely have a appetite, nor do i care to Drink anything half the time. I wish I knew what to do so I don't get those horrible dizzy spells. They happen maybe 5 or more times a day. And I have to hold on to the wall."


"I have only taken one pill so far. The first night I experienced insomnia, dry mouth, and all day I couldn't eat. I guess it's acting as an appetite suppressant for me. I also have been extremely irritable. I am 22 years old and have been smoking for 5 years. I am a 1 1/2 pack smoker a day, and JUST after 1 pill, my smoking cravings are cut in half. Will continue to take."


"This message is for anyone out there right now reading this. I am a 32 year old father of four with a wonderful wife. Good career/nice home. I had no reason to feel depressed/stress/panic/ anxiety however, a few months ago it happened and all started with first panic attack on night of my birthday. I fought doctors advice and tried to only take Xanax as needed all the while the symptoms became worse. After 3 long months I broke down and took my first Zoloft. 2 weeks later I am me again. Going places/eating/enjoying/laughing/living. This is the medicine you need/TAKE IT/don't think about it/TAKE IT. Your life will come back and only memories of panic/anxiety. Your brain is off balance due to stress. You need this medicine to correct it."


"I have been taking this medication for 2 months and let me tell you how stupid I am. DO NOT EVER LEAVE YOUR MEDICATION IN THE HEAT OR HUMIDITY.  I kept leaving my medication in my car because I didn't want my girlfriend's brother to steal it. When Xyrem is left out in the heat it becomes less effective. If my narcolepsy is not treated I become severely bi-polar to the lack of sleep. I almost had to go to the mental hospital before I read a note in my new package proclaiming Xyrems ineffectiveness due to heat. Low and behold, I took my new batch of Xyrem last night and felt decent this morning."


"This is the 4th anti-hypertensive I've tried and I am happy so far.  NO side effects, I feel great! Glad I checked here for reviews before trying this medication."


"I've been taking mononessa for 10 months and I need help. My periods been crazy I start then stop in two days. Then in 3 weeks I start again ugh. Am I the only one out there that it happens to?
"


"I had moderate acne and got put on epiduo and lymecycline anti-biotics. It has been 13 weeks and my acne is a lot better than it was at the start, but I still get pimples and have a lot of scarring and hyper pigmentation which will take time to fade. For the first 5 weeks my skin got a lot worse and I had more acne than when I first started the treatment. Gradually between 9 and 12 weeks my breakouts were becoming less often and overall I would recommend Epiduo if you can stick out the initial 5-6 weeks which are difficult."


"Been on Latuda for 2 months and for the first time in years I feel happy and content plus I'm not flip flopping between mad confusion to hyperactive depression anymore.  It gives me that second to think before I react and that has been all the time I need to see where I could go down the angry paranoid path or CHOOSE to take another route.  My anxiety is almost gone with or without benzo's. I smile and have a positive outlook on things now.  The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is as of now it creates a very uncomfortable energy almost like I can't keep still.  So worth it to me I can deal with that.  I have been on all the anti crazy and bat shit loony meds out there and this so far has been the best."


"I started Qysmia in December 2016 and had the finger and toe numbness, trouble sleeping and anxiety but that only lasted the first 10 days or so. In the past year I've lost 50 lbs and that's without a ton of changes. I noticed a huge change in my appetite. I wasn't someone that overate to begin with which was why my weight was frustrating but now I notice I have to make an effort to eat meals because I'm rarely hungry. I have plenty of energy to do everything I need to do. I am at my initial goal weight but now looking to go an extra 10lbs lighter. If I add moderate exercise, the weight comes off quick which was impossible before Qysmia. I highly recommend this! It's tough the first 2 weeks but past that, it's been super easy for me."


"This is the BEST avenue to take for an emergency. Me and my boyfriend had an accident during unprotected sex and I took the pill within 24 hrs. Got my period on time (just one day late). It may delay your period from a day to a few weeks and the waiting for your period could be crucial, trust me I know, BUT it works. Now breath and go eat some chocolate."


"I'm on week 1 5mg. It gave my life back.

On day 7 my anxiety is like non existence.

Giving it a 9 since I might not have reached the therapeutic level yet."


"I smoked for 20 years. I tried everything, zyban, patches, gum, hypnosis, vaping, etc. I had no problem making it a few days and a few times I even lasted a month, but I could never make it stick. I thought I could never quit. Chantix worked. Don't get me wrong, the side affects are awful. I had horrible, vivid nightmares. It also gave me painful stomach cramps and made me nauseous with the first 30 minutes of taking them (I found that taking the pills with a glass of milk helped). I'm glad I stuck with it though. I ended up taking the pills for about 3 months. Stopped smoking about 1 week in. It has now been almost 2 years smoke free. I still have the occasional craving ( maybe once a week) but they pass within a few minutes."


"I have been on Lexapro for over 4 yrs after going into a deep depression after several traumatic life experiences. I am very grateful for Lexapro and my therapist (who helps me with coping techniques.) After being on Lexapro my family has told me they are not sure how to take the new me. When I was upset I would have anxiety attacks and black out. When I was angry I was uncontrollable sometimes even physical with my love ones. The sad part is I did not even know they were happening or happened until they told me. I wish I had gotten help sooner but now I am grateful and blessed for Lexapro and therapy. Every medicine is not right for everyone so you need to find the one that fits you along with therapy."


"I started this for depression and insomnia, mostly the insomnia.  When I first started taking this I pretty much slept 3 days straight. I have not noticed any difference in my depression or anxiety during the day and am 15 pounds heavier. I want to stop taking this but my doctor won't replace it with anything else to help me sleep. I am hungry constantly, I can't stop eating. It would be worth it if it helped my depression and anxiety. "


"I started contrave in April, 2015 and I have lost 80 lbs. I weighed 260!  I am a firm believer of this medicine.  I had to stop taking it because they changed manufacturers from Takada to Orexigen and the price went from  $60 to over $90. I am on medicare and have no other insurance to help the cost. I wanted to lose about 20 more pounds or so, but since this happened I pray that I won't gain the weight back.  So far on Contrave I have not gained any on the weight I lost, but I can tell a difference now that I have stopped taking it.  It scares me, I don't want to gain weight!! Good luck to everyone, maybe we all can get together and contact this new manufacturer and get them to lower the price!!"


"Friday 2-10-17 I was rushed by ambulance due to respiratory acidosis. I was intubated and stayed in ICU because I took xanex, baclofen, Oxycodone, and clonazepam in conjunction with Geodon. It says do not mix this medicine with those medicines. I did exactly what the Dr told me to do. You have to do your own homework. Be safe."


"Im 19 years old and have had acne since about the 6th grade (age 11). About a month ago I went to a new dermatologist who took one look at me and said shes going to prescribe me Retin-A.  I told her that I tried that and she said Aczone was the last one she could think of that could possibly help me.  So far after three weeks my forehead and left cheek has cleared up (but I still have acne scars).  The right cheek doesn't seem to be getting better or worse, the pimples I had went away and others came. Hoping for more results with time."


"Worked for 5 yrs with steadily increasing doses. At 120 mg things started to turn and depression  worsened. It took over 2 months to come off it, with terrible  side effect  including  migraines."


"I have used this product for every YI I have had. No problems any of the times until right now. I had IMMENSE itching like no other driving me crazy out of no where. This time, opposed to the others, I used some of the cream that came with it and I believe that was the problem. I used one of the wipes that came with,as well, to remove it and the itching has decreased greatly. Now its very minimal plus slight burning."


"I was prescribed this for use with my clonazepam in treating my panic disorder. I had three days of almost nonstop panic attacks before I went to my doctor. My doctor thought that there may be some depression as well and that the fluoxetine would work well with clonazepam if there was any depression with my anxiety. I took the medication for two months and noticed no advantages compared with clonazepam alone. "


"Requip was life changing for a year!  But like others have commented, my RLS has been getting a lot worse.  I have discovered that this is a rather common side effect of this drug.  Before requip I used to have 3-4 bad nights a week.  Now if I don't have access to the medication I don't sleep at all, and the medication is working less and less.  I don't know if it has been worth it."


"Immediately after taking Miralax I had a breakout of rash (clusters of small red bumps) on my knees and elbows.  It lasted for two weeks.  I read other sites and many have complained about rash breakouts all over their bodies.

I'd rather take down plain old physlium husks."


"Finished my 2 weeks and I've lost approximately 9 lbs. I'm motivated since I've lost NO weight in the last ten years. Tomorrow I start the higher dose (7.5-46mg), so we'll see how it goes. Side effects still minimal. Appetite definitely suppressed. Made it thru Turkey day w/o binging. Keeping to my 1200 calories about 90-95% of the time."


"I now take Fiorinal with codeine for headaches that are so bad, it was difficult to function day to day.  These work extremely well for headaches and thanks to them, I am now able to function throughout each day, headache free.  Thank you."


"I haven't felt this normal in 30 years best antidepressant I have ever taken. No side effects been on for about month and half I love Viibyrd."


"I started my period in March. It's been mostly light bleeding but on Friday it got pretty heavy. By Tuesday I was in the ER because I was just passing softball sized ball every single time I stood up. I went to see my obgyn today and he prescribed me with provera. Prior to taking it, I was still passing huge clots and just overall felt miserable. I've barely had an appetite and just felt so tired. Within two hours of taking this pill, I could feel the difference. I had more energy, I don't feel stabbing pain in my lower back from cramps, and I don't feel like a waterfall is going to come pouring out of me when I stand up. I know this is only the first day and I still have 13 days to go on this pill, but so far it's been amazing."


"I began taking Paxil in addition to Celexa two years ago when I was 16. It is not bad--no stomach aches, weight gain, or horrible headaches--but I have noticed the total disappearance of my sex drive. Totally gone. This might be because of the Celexa as well. Not sure. I was taking 40mg Celexa, 20mg Paxil, 1 mg Ativan, and occasionally trazodone or doxepine to sleep, for a while and when I cut my dosage in half over the summer, I was a mess. Constant migraines and irritability. So I suggest that if you use Paxil, be careful to come off it slowly."


"I am on the 3rd day on this medication. After just one pill, my mood became much better, but the downside is that it causes insomnia and when I fell a sleep finally, I have nightmares. The dry mouth bothers me the most, because it causes bad breath. Also, in the afternoon I get so tired, I have to sleep when I am not working and I sleep a lot, like 3-4 hours."


"At first it wasn't working, but the closer I got to finishing the pills it was clearing up.  I made sure I ate before I took the pill to avoid getting sick. It made me extremely sleepy though."


"I have been on hydrocodone for about 7 years and when my doctor took me off it I went through terrible withdrawals so I went to the ER and the doctor prescribed
clonidine and I tell you this it is heaven sent. I don't feel the withdrawals. "


"I have been in it for 3 days and I am noticing the bloating that some have mentioned. However, since my bp was 200/154 when I was taken to the hospital and it's now 143/112 I'll take the bloating if I must to still be here with my kids. (I'm only 35yrs old, but under major stress, which is what my Dr. believes caused such dangerous bp levels.)"


"Works well for managing blood pressure with no noticeable side effects. It is expensive compared to generics though. Current price with insurance discount is about $57."


"I'm 42, highly successfully in my career and family life but always thought I had ADD or ADHD .  I got decent grades in high school and college but always felt like it was a struggle  and I would have to beat myself up for hours with guilt and fear of failure to produce even passing results.  After 20 years, I've decided to actually do something about it.  I tried both Adderall and Vyvanse and Vyvanse is superior because it's less harsh.  I've benefited from it but it does make me anxious..  I take Ativan to help with that..  I'm also on Brintellix. I hate being on tons of meds but if I can increase my quality of life and be a better person it's worth it.  "


"This is the best medication ever. I have been using it since 1999."


"Most awesome medicine I've ever been prescribed. I can focus, I am not irritable. I feel like I have a life now. Thank you Vyvanse."


"I just got my kyleena IUD 2 days ago so far I've been really crampy & also nauseous not only that I know they say you are not suppose to feel the iud but I swear when I bend I can feel it so idk if its just my body trying to adjust to it or what but so far I am very uncomfortable. The procedure seemed to take forever to me but so far I'm gonna give it a month to see how it acts I really hope it helps with my heavy crampy periods."


"I have had a terrible cough for over 3 weeks and finally got put on Benzonatate and it didn't work a bit. :( lonzengers worked better!"


"It works better than any other medicine I have tried.  Down side is the itching, which is caused by its negative effect on the liver.  Therefore, I do not take it everyday.  I have to wait a day or so in between."


"I used to take the Advair in Diskus form. I couldn't breath in fast to get enough med so they switched me to the aerosol type Advair. This one works well for me. The thing is, some Drs do not tell you you MUST rinse your entire mouth and gargle after every use. It can cause thrush, which is awful, and voice loss, hoarseness, coughing, and mouth sores too if you leave residue within the mouth or throat. This has a corticosteroid in it so please rinse well! Avoid side effects. It will help you breath because its a beta antagonist blocker or something, which relaxes the lung muscle. Take care of your mouth! I have dentures so I must rinse even MORE but never had thrush in 9 years over it and can breath easier now."


"I took Yaz when I started developing cystic acne whenever my period was close. It completely cleared up my face after 1 one month. For 1 year, I was symptom free, but afterwards started developing severe lethargy a week before my period. It would be so bad that I would just be walking around in a haze. I fell asleep in class, couldn't concentrate and worst of all, I couldn't drive in fear I'd crash. However, after my period started, this would go away. My breasts went from an A cup to a B cup as well. I eventually stopped taking Yaz due to the hazy PMS symptoms. My skin stayed clear until this very day. This pill changed my acne for the better for life. Couldn't be happier with the choice."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I took myself off birth control a year ago and felt better than I have in years. I developed an ovarian cyst and my Gyno strongly recommended birth control for treatment. I was very hesitant/concerned about going back on birth control, particularly because I have been training for a marathon. The first month I was on Beyaz, my symptoms were mild and my cyst went away, but 2 months and 3 months went by and my symptoms got much worse. Depression, weight gain, no sex drive and my marathon training went downhill fast."


"I've struggled with alcoholism for over 20 Years. I've recently began taking Gabapentin & found that it does seem to alleviate &/or calm the  nervousness associated with alcohol withdrawal."


"Effexor is the only medicine that helps my depression. Only side effect, was sexual dysfunction but now that is completely gone. I take 187.5mg a day."


"I was addicted to nose spray, its actually more common then you think. After using normal nose spray for so long it made my membranes in my nose swell every time I didn't use it. The doctor gave me this to use and I could breathe again without the use of nose spray!"


"This worked great on my sinus problems, however, it caused such horrible back pain that I had to quit taking it."


"I had surgery (third laparoscopic procedure for endometriosis) the Skyla was inserted while I was under anesthesia.  So I did not feel the actual insertion. I had Mirena at my OBGYN's office without taking anything prior and it was fairly uncomfortable.  That said I have no history of pregnancy and a very high threshold for pain. Skyla has been in for roughly three and a half months. My first two periods were fairly normal. And the third was noticeably lighter.  Hopefully they'll vanish! (Mine did w the Mirena). Now the bad stuff--Cystic Acne. First month was HELLISH. Super painful cystic acne in my chin and some along my jawline and forehead.  So bad they required cortisone injections by my derm. I'm now on spironalactone: improved."


"The best sleep and no side effects"


"I have had this birth control since april of 2012; having it changed last year. I have my own bouts of anxiety and depression so that may contribute to some of my issues. But I can say that; I have gained a lot of weight since being on this birth control; even when I was walking 10 miles a day and barely eating I only lost like 15 pounds at most; I started off at 155 with this implant after having my son. Once I started being more active I made it to 140; Now, after just 4 months of not walking 10 miles a day but still being active I am up to 171 lbs. It's ridiculous. I plan on having the copper IUD inserted soon. I also have trouble with breaking out a lot, mood swings, and a non-existent sex drive."


"Hi I'm Grace,

    I've been taking lamotrigine for about six months now… I absolutely despise it… it really doesn't work for my epilepsy I have been trying to get it changed for months now but my neurologist is hard to get appointments with. I still have my seizures at least 5 times a day and because it really doesn't work it's hard to remember to take it sometimes but I almost always take it. It also made me gain some weight and not be able to lose it. I don't recommend this medicine "


"Ok I've started contrave first day . I hope it helps me like the others. I'm 52 and my wt is 168 (to much for my short self) . I also had a total hysterectomy at the age of 33. I'm 36 now with thyroid issues too so I need some help. I hope it helps me ."


"I have had this in for about 2.5 years. It works in that I have not gotten pregnant.  I have a very light period for 1-2 weeks every month or so.  Sometimes 6 weeks in between 'periods,'  sometimes only 2 weeks. It's very unpredictable, can ruin a lot of 'underclothes'. Also, I cannot get back to my pre-birth control weight. I used to weigh an athletic 145 with a diet of whatever I felt like eating and exercise 4 days a week.  Maybe its age, but now 2.5 years later, I can exercise 6 days a week for  twice as long, and watch what I eat and am stuck at 154."


"I used Lexapro about ten years ago for a year and went back on it a couple months ago. For a couple days at the start, I felt a bit of pressure in my head--a mild squeezing sensation--but nothing too bad. Now, no side effects at all and I'm feeling decidedly better. The constant feeling of dread is gone and my thinking is clearer. A wonderful help. I'm not worried about going off it eventually. Last time I just tapered down. I had some vivid dreams, but that was it."


"I have been taking Phentermine for 20 days now and I have never felt better! I am 21 years old I started out at 289 Lbs and is of today I'm 274 lb with that being said I have done a total life change. I quit eating fast food, and any sweets, no soda or energy drinks, and the hardest one for me is I have dropped from drinking around 30 beers a week to my limit or 2 a week. It has been hard but I know it is totally worth it! The only side effect I have seen is my blood pressure seems to by high for the first couple hours I take it."


"Geodon was a lifesaver at first. But after three months, I have developed leg twitches. I'm going to see my doctor on Wednesday to find out how to get off this medication. The twitching is awful."


"Get out of breath easily without any exertion, tired and can fall asleep just sitting in a chair, swelling of feet and ankles."


"I'm only on day 2 of one pill in the morning. I have been loopy, tired and jittery both days. all day. Dry mouth is manageable but I was so nervous driving I did not go out today at all.

I'm 52, 5 '10" and 175lb with hypertension, high cholesterol and pre diabetes. I have a few more days in me but may have to do this on my own if I can't shake the high feelings."


"I was prescribed this for a mood disorder they couldn't pin down (didn't know where on the bipolar spectrum I fell, I suppose) as well as sleeping issues.

I became very jaded, too jaded. I didn't get any more sleep than usual, and my previously sun-sensitive skin is now showing minor allergic reactions to sunlight. I haven't been on it for years, and the allergy is still there.
It did nothing for me and just made it harder for me to operate in the typically diurnal society of today. Not a positive experience."


"I have suffered from major depression since I was a child and my psychiatrist put me on Abilify 10mg after a suicide attempt. This medicine has helped me tremendously! I actually have energy and motivation now and without Abilify I don't know where I would be today. The only side effect I have noticed is some shaking but not to bad. I told my psychiatrist about it and she put me on Cogentin 1mg which helps alot with the shaking! I would definitely recommend this medicine!"


"Ladies..MY DOCTOR SUGGESTED THIS! I am 15 weeks pregnant with a mild YI and my OB told me to buy this stuff instead of being seen. First day was slight hell, second day was in hell and last night..oh last night was like satans breath on my whoha. My poor husband had to hold my hand while I squeezed it to nothing. I have never been in that much pain and I've gone through natural childbirth! Luckily my vagina walls were awesome and pushed most of it out but for the next 2 hours I was sitting in the tub crying. No yeast infection in the world is worse then this. My OB is getting a call from me on Monday."


"I was on the shot my first in December of '13, next was due in March '14. Barely had a period but when I did it would last 15 days straight then I switched to the pill and since I've taken it I've had a period non stop. Before any birth control my period would last 3 days. I stopped taking birth control all together it caused back pain, cramps, headaches. It was supposed to help cysts but I'd rather go through that pain then with this."


"Just start on 5 Oct at 278lb - been tracking food and exercise in fitnesspal. Minor side effects that pass quickly. I asked doctor for this as it contains buprion which I was on nearly 16 years ago. I lost weight while on that and was able to maintain for some time. Due to lifestyle changes, stress, bad foot and age (51 now) I gained a lot of weight in the past 10 years and have been trying so many different ways to get control back but was not having success. Since being on contrave I feel more focused don't need to snack between meals and am already down to 272.5lb. I really hope I have the success some other have had - good luck to everyone whose fighting to control their weight it's hard for some of us but not impossible"


"I've had it for almost 2 years and have not became pregnant...so yes, it is effective..at a cost. My sex drive is gone and it's making my life horrible! My moods are  ridiculous. I have depression, anxiety irrability. Patience...what patience?! My weight is up and down I feel bloated. I get pregnancy symptoms; cravings. Really bad headaches and abdominal pain. I thought it would eventually subside but NOPE! Less than a week until removal...so so happy!"


"I got pregnant while on this damn Xulane patch. Not effective for me at all.."


"Only side effect I had was fatigue. 1st viral load test was clear! I have sever liver fibrosis which I hope begins to get better now that I am free of HCV."


"I've been on Nuvaring over a year and I love it. No weight gain. No side effects. Easy to insert and remove and doesn't bother me during intercourse. Recommend it."


"After 1 week of taking Zoloft, I became depressed and had uncontrollable suicidal ideation. Never experienced anything like it. Went to ER 3 times in 2 days to protect myself. I couldn't shake the horrible urge until about 3-4 days off the medicine. I told my psych on the 4th day and she said that sometimes happens to people under 25?"


"From my experience's its worked amazingly well for my Von Willebrands disease. It makes your face flush and heat very quickly but its not that bad of a side effect. The first time I used it I was out of it for about 15 minutes and after that it never happened again."


"This did not work at all"


"I have had major health issues all year. 3 bulging discs in my neck. Got the pain somewhat masked with multiple rounds of injections, and finally burning the nerve endings in my neck so that I am no longer waking every morning in pain. I subsequently tore a ligament in my shoulder and am now having to start physical therapy and see an orthopedic doctor. I have been taking muscle relaxers as well as Hydrocodone .  Having constant pain issues for so long has made me feel depressed, all I want to do is work and sleep. Today I went to my medicine pantry and pulled out a bottle of Tramadol that I had been prescribed previously. I took one and within an hour the fog lifted and I feel 100% better! Will be taking this daily now"


"I was put on this pill to help out with my crazy emotions that I get about a week before my period. I almost done with my first 3 month dose and I have found that I have a big increase in my appetite. I have been experiencing more severe migrains and I get dizzy/lightheaded for a couple of minutes quite often. My skin has been breaking out with little pimples that are coverable but I can feel them and have never been there before. I have been on a variety of pills and this one has seemed to give me the most side effects. Since I have been on this pill I find myself getting extremely emotional about little things."


"I had my Implanon inserted approximately 2 and half months ago. I have not had a period at all, however, I have had some bizarre side effects which have become unbearable, including acne, weight gain/bloating, mood swings and feelings of depression. I plan to go back to my doctor to get the Implanon removed."


"I've had two bad knee surgeries and was left option-less by my orthopedist so I left and went to a pain doctor. I was prescribed Celebrex after trying nearly all the other NSAIDs and have taken it for 6 months. I'm not painless, but it has worked miracles from where I was, and I know when I've forgotten to take it."


"I have suffered from Insomnia for many years. I have recently been on Trazadone with a occasional Valium.. the combination was working. But I wanted off the combination fearing I had been on them too long. My Doctor prescribed Belsomra 10 mg 1 at bedtime. HA, No freaking luck. I feel like I am taking a sugar pill. This medication is a JOKE. Normally this would have been a $300.00 trial but because of my past history I got a Pre-Auth and it was only $40.00. I to wish I could get my money back. I have now lost 2 nights sleep and can not afford another night. I am going back to my Trazadone tonight."


"I've heard so much about topamax  and was given it for nerve pain I have heard that its infamous nickname is "dope-amax" which I find hilarious but have fortunately not experienced yet thank God! I have however, coined another nickname for it: "skinnymax" as I have been taking it one week and am wasting away on it! I have to make myself eat. My pain management doc put me on it because Lyrica and Depakote caused weight gain. I wasn't  fat to begin with. Just didn't want to go down that road. I'm currently on 25mgs bid. The only other side effect besides loss of appetite is mild drowsiness. I am 5'2 and last I weighed in at 115.  I haven't weighed but if I go below 105 I will have to stop. Still it is a great drug!"


"Relpax is an amazing medication that completely ceases my migraine pain, nausea and light sensitivity within an hour. I have luckily no side effects or groggy feelings.

I read that it hasn't worked for some, my doctor told me if your headaches are cluster or other then this medication will have no affect and your headache will remain. :-("


"Avoid at all costs - Weight gain is insane.  Hungry all of the time, can't stop eating even when full, and that awful feeling afterwards.  BE AWARE - coming off of this is hell, too.  Be very careful, and come off of this very slowly."


"I was recovering from alcoholism and I couldn't sleep because of inexplicable pain in my legs. I may have been masking the pain by drinking before I decided to quit. In any event, the pain was driving me crazy and after 3 months I relapsed just so I could sleep. Finally my doctor prescribed Neurontin and the pain was gone. I slept soundly and now I haven't had drink in 5 years. So you could say Neurontin saved my life."


"Took two pills yesterday still feel nauseous and light headed haven't taken any today gonna go back and get something else worked on my cellulitis it's almost gone but my body can't handle it"


"Belsomra didn't do anything for my insomnia.  I was so hopeful because Ambien was causing me to lose my short-term memory.  But Belsomra turned out to be unhelpful."


"I was on this for about a month first few weeks were great it was like I'd got my life back but sadly short lived as after those weeks the acid started flaring again and by forth week very intense acid reflux that for two days I could hardly slept, as I was up both nights belching and got little sleep and kept waking up. I've decided to come off it see my doctor on Friday for alternatives or tests as can no longer cope"


"I started taking 1 injection/mo. in July of 2017. It brought my numbers down immediately....Total cholesterol 157, HDL 58, LDL 77...not bad from where I was.  Then after the 2nd injection in August, I started getting severe pain on my right inner thigh, then left inner thigh. Kind of like an electric shock, so bad, I had to stand up right away.  I tried one more injection in Sept 2017, and then decided to stop. After 2 weeks, of being off Repatha,  the pain had gone.  It hasn't come back, but I have not had an injection since Sept 2017, and it is now Dec 5th.  Going back for blood work, and I'm sure my cholesterol  will be back to 250.  I can't tolerate statins,  so I'm back to square 1."


"I was on accutane for almost 2 months.  About a month and a half in, my eyes started to bother me. They were incredibly dry and it constantly felt like I had an eyelash in them. They were burning like crazy and hurt to move. I was worried I had an infection, so I went to my eye doctor. They told me both of my optic nerves were swollen and referred me to a neuro opthamologist. I was immediately taken off accutane. It has been a couple weeks since I stopped the medication and my eyes have finally stopped bothering me. If I had continued the medication, I could've had permanent eye damage. The scariest side effects may be rare, and this drug may be a "holy grail" for stubborn acne, but is clear skin really worth going blind, etc?"


"Hi! I've had fever blisters/cold sores/herpes of the mouth, etc since I was about 2 years old.So I know the horrible way it affects your self esteem. Not sure who kissed me as a baby , but may they forever burn! Ps...don't kiss your babies or let anyone else do it. I've learned a lot about the virus and could tell you many facts, such as its really just a virus. You get it , your immune system fights it , and it dies... but not with out leaving some of its DNA in your body. If you get cold sores, the DNA lingers in a big nerve ganglia in your neck. And no you can't have it removed ,I asked! Valtrex is a life saver. Tell your doctor right away you need a script for 30 w 5 rfls. Be firm. Don't be swayed. Always have 2 on you.Take ASAP."


"I have stage 4 cirrhosis been sober 5 months. I ask for a sleep aid after months of basically no sleep as cirrhosis can cause a flip sleep cycle... I took it for a few nights 50mg and seemed not to work, so was prescribed a ambien like RX didn't work after weeks of use . Went back to original RX of this stuff stayed on it and sleep now 7 hours and yes strange dreams, And really helps with all the anxiety when trying to sleep. Once taken 30 to 60 minutes later I feel a warm glow and bam I'm sleep. I haven't sleep like without booze in years"


"Not as many side effects as other antidepressants, such as Celexa."


"I wanted to write a review because before I got my IUD I did a lot of research, and want to reciprocate for others. The IUD is the greatest decision I've ever made for my health. I personally found the insertion experience completely fine. It was mildly uncomfortable for about 30 seconds while my doctor inserted it, but I took a deep breath and was fine. I had a little bit of spotting right after. Over the following three weeks I had a mixture of light to moderate/heavy bleeding every day. This wasn't great, but it seems like a minor inconvenience compared to the years of benefits I will get from it. Over the past 6 months that I've had it, I have had light, irregular periods. I am getting them less frequently. Mirena's great. Get it!"


"It's Mirena. Don't get it."


"Great at first. Now I've had stomach pain for the last 3 days. I'm on my 3rd patch. Not sure if I should stop or not."


"I was prescribed this medicine, 40mg twice a day. I read a lot of information before deciding to take this. I am a 40 year old black female and have had struggles for many years while in school. I decided to go back to school and also tried this to see if there was a difference. It takes a while before you notice a change in the ability to focus. When earning my 1st degree, I struggled in school, probably all my life. While on Strattera, I could sit and study for hours and not be distracted. I went from struggling to earn C's maybe a B, to Earning A's and maybe a B. I actually understood what I was studying and didn't feel like doing 3-4 other things at the same time. I stopped taking it because of an EKG that showed an irregular heart beat. A side effect."


"I have not experienced any major negative side effects except for weight gain, some skin irritation, and premature period symptoms. I recommend rotating the patch placement every few weeks. My period symptoms usually occur a couple weeks before my actual period. On the third month of usage, I gained about 5-10 pounds. It's very effective for what it's supposed to do. My partner and I did have not used any form of protection. I like the patch due to the ease of it and not having to take an oral contraceptive daily. The pros outweigh the cons."


"I had a bleed in my brain a year ago from hypertension we did not know I had. I was on 5 different blood pressure medicines and could get my blood pressure no lower then 148/88. We checked for hyperaldosterone, which I was found to have.
I started on Aldactone 25mg and saw my lower legs, stomach and even face swelling go down. My BP is 120/70 and lower. We take it daily with a hospital device. I also take Lasix three times a week. I am female 59 yrs old."


"I am only 18 years old. I have had two major hip surgeries that have been unsuccessful due to an underdeveloped right hip joint. My pain is awful. I am fine for 3 to 5 days without pain and on those days I don't take any pain killers. But on the days that my hip hurts I can't even walk on it and I need to use crutches to just get around. I am 18 and the doctor told me that this cycle may continue for years to come. He has prescribed 10-325mg norco for the pain plus 800mg of ibuprofen. The combination works very well. The larger dose of ibuprofen greatly reduces inflamation in area of pain so that the norco can relieve the pain. I highly recommend this combo for any one with sharp shooting pain coming from your back or hip and running down."


"I got on the nexplanon October 2014 and boy it sucks! I haven't got pregnant that's a good thing but sometimes I feel pregnant! These all month long periods aren't good! I feel tired through out the day but early in the morning I can't sleep. My mood swings are horrible and I feel depressed! I lost weight cause I can't eat. I'm very emotional I cry over everything. This birth control isn't working for me and every woman is different so in my opinion no I wouldn't recommend it. Sometimes my arm itches where the birth control was put in at. I feel sorry for my bf cause he has to deal with a gf with mood swings!"


"I've been taking Atorvastatin for a couple of weeks now,,,HATE IT AND WILL STOP TODAY!!.I have a cough and stuffy nose (side effect) tight chest, tired all the time, muscle cramps, off and on diarrhea, sore throat, no need to say anymore. I've been put on several different kinds of meds for high cholesterol and they all have side effects that I can't deal with. It's sad but every Dr I've had has wanted to put me on these meds that make me sick. I'm gonna find foods that may help"


"I have had reactions to three previous medications.I was hopeful with this one because it works differently.  Started on 100 mg. By day 7 I was starting to feel very fatigued 2 hours after taking the pill. Noticed decrease in urination and blurred vision. Symptoms worsened the next couple of days. Lasted 10 days. Guess I go back to my almost carb free diet."


"I had mirena inserted on 24/2/17 for abnormal uterine bleeding which started 24/1/17. Also prescribed 10mg provera 3 times a day.  Well been bleeding ever since and sick of it. Bright red blood 2-3 pads a day.  Pelvic pain, acne, feel fat, no energy, tired. See GYN on 4/4/17 and have to get blood tests beforehand. Have no iron so been on iron tablets since January. Think I want this out, don't know if I can handle another 5 months of bleeding."


"I was on Ritalin for years until my doctor put me on Vyvanse. Vyvanse kicks in 'quietly' and lasts longer."


"Had sinus infection. Dr. Prescribed cefdinir , got a shot, and prednisone.  3 days of treatment with cefdinir, no better and feeling worse. Lethargic, dizzy. Stopped cefdinir and started getting better. 2 days later I break out in horrific, painful itching  hives on my entire body !!! ER visit. Steroid shot and hydroxyzine 2 days and still suffering unbearable pain and itching! Saw my GP today. She 's never ever seen allergic reaction this severe! Just have to wait it out and in meantime SUFFER!!! Do not use this drug!"


"While it doesn't take away all the pain it has helped with the tiredness and the feeling that I was wearing a lead suit.  I still have bad days but so far I am pleased with this medication.  It has helped me more than any other medication that I have tried."


"I'm now 33 and have been taking zolodex for 2 years alongside Tamoxifen for 10 years in the UK. This medication gave me the confidence not to have chemotherapy and for this I am grateful. The down sides are pretty bad though. I agree with the previous reviewer. Mood swings, increased body temperature, severe hot flushes and night sweats (trying acupuncture to help), increased sex drive, no periods, significant weight gain! I went from 7.5 stone to 9.5 stone in 18months having never had much fluctuation in my weight ever before. My bra size also increased 3 cup sizes. I have gone from being very healthy and slim to quite flabby and "technically" (BMI) overweight - which hits hard when you feel low self esteem because of surgery anyway."


"I have been on many different birth controls. All of them have caused me to become nauseous, moody, etc. Apri is the first one I've used that I have not experienced any of that with. It has helped regulate my periods and made the cramping less severe. My boobs grew a little and I didn't gain any weight. The only downside is if you miss a pill, you will bleed a lot and cramp, etc. but I'm pretty sure it's like that with any birth control. Definitely worth trying."


"I had surgeon- caused osteomylitis which did not respond to oral cipro.  After an 8- week iv regimen of cefepime the bugs seem to be gone. No side effects, but I ate tons of yogurt hoping to replace my gut bacteria as fast as the drug killed them. It seems to have worked."


"This is the first time receiving my Levothyroxine from this particular manufacturer. Same dosage I've been on for years but instead of blue, the pill is purple and has a strong odor that I've not noticed with the blue pills. It also has left a very metallic taste in my mouth which doesn't subside during the day."


Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine

"I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in 1988 and have suffered with this horrible condition since. As my Doctor put it "you are the worst case of IBS I've seen in 30 years of practice" One cannot imagine the pain and suffering I went through on a daily basis until my doctor tried this new medicine called SERVIRA. I am finally able to function to some degree of normality."


"I started Brintellix the first month it came out, after trying numerous other medications over the years; SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics, and other classified antidepressants. Those that did help with tolerable side effects lasted maybe a year or even several years.  None seem to do well in the very long term. I worked my way slowly to the 20mg Brintellix dose and very helpful without noticeable side effects.  I do require a small dose of an atypical antipsychotic to control the suicidal thinking, currently Rexulti.  Recently, my doctor increased Brintellix dose to 25mg and doing much better again. Prior to that, I lacked desire to do things, anything.  Now very active again. I've had no adverse effects from this medication. Time will tell"


"My 6 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD and started on Vyvanse 4 weeks ago. He has made HUGE strides in school.  His teachers and I are all very impressed with what this medication has done for him academically.  However, he has become an emotional wreck.  If he isn't on auto-pilot or mentally checked out, he is snapping and yelling at people at the drop of a hat.  He zones out, acts and appears to be "high" .. a shell of him himself.  It breaks my heart to see my fun loving, humorous vibrant little boy become a drone so that he can be successful at school.  He is on the lowest dose of 20mg."


"Oxycontin is the best drug I have ever had.  I suffer from a prolapsed disc L5/S1. I also have a lot of shoulder pain due to a work accident where I had a bad fall. My dosage for Oxycontin is 120mg twice a day.  I also take Panadeine Forte 200mg twice a day also Oxynorm 10mg 1-2 times per day for breakthrough pain.  I also wear a patch called Fentanyl Durgesic 75mgr. I also get injections every 2-3 months, I also take a lot of depression medication. Overall with this combination my pain is under control most days but some days I cannot even get up and I lose my balance a lot.  I have to rotate my movements regularly during the day and night I cannot sleep properly due to the pain."


"Extraordinarily overpriced since it is plant based - which means it is probably just soy. Even with my medicare drug insurance, it was going to be over $200. I called a Pharmacy where I used to get my compounded hormones - $27 plus shipping. Suggest you do too.
"


"The patch lessened the pain I was feeling in my shoulder/back area."


"Plan B is a life saver! My boyfriend and I had sex for the first time during my most fertile days while I was ovulating.  He finished inside of me and the very next day we bought Plan B one step.  I took it around 10 hours after the incident.  I was worried non stop and reading these reviews night and day.  Around two days later I experienced a yeast infection, which was mild, and cleaned up on its own a few days later, but I was freaking out.  After research, I learned that Plan B can restart your cycle, causing the pH balance to be thrown off in the process, causing the yeast infection. I experienced a lot of mood swings over the few weeks, however my boyfriend was always extremely supportive and reminded me it would be alright and we had nothing to worry about.  If it wasn’t for him, I would have drove myself bananas for those few weeks.  I definitely recommend having your partner being a strong support system; it will make the process so much better when you know you’re not alone in this.   I ended up getting my period two days ahead of time and the only negative side effect from plan B was heavy cramps I haven’t experienced before.  I am now on birth control and look forward to never having to go through that again.  Relax, ladies!  It will work! (On a side note, I wasn’t aware the Plan B apparently had a weight limit until after I took the pill. There’s a myth that states it only works if you’re under 165 and will not work if you’re over 175.  The fact of the matter is, when testing plan b, the group of tested women were all around the same weight, and there was no group of women that was tested that weighed over 175.  So it is not so much as “It will not work”, but more of “we haven’t tested that far”  I am 5’8, and over that weight limit.   It worked for me, and it will work for you. Breathe! )"


"I have had an upper back molar removed today due to a root abscess I didn't even know existed. My head felt like a pressure cooker, I got an ear infection and the mucus drainage was terrible. I went to the doctor who diagnosed a sinus infection, he told me to get my dentist to X-ray my teeth, which revealed a big abscess at the root.
I Had been put on amoxicillin 500mg x3 daily but it wasn't doing a great deal after four days so my GP replaced it with Augmentin)500/125 X 3 daily and after another four days minus a molar the mucus and swelling have improved massively. I can breathe again, plus the head pressure has subsided. Works well at the moment with 3 days of the 7 day course remaining. Hope it works for you.
GOOD HEALTH TO YOU ALL."


"I've been using Alli for several months, with a good diet, and I exercise when I can, but at least a few times per week and I have not lost a single pound on Alli. I get the shits and all, and that is surely no fun, but besides that there is no proof that these pills work. Simple as that."


"I had a two min unprotected  sex with my bf, he didn't ejaculated inside. After 3 days ,76hrs took pill ella one. Feeling cramps, headache, back pain, tiredness and still waiting for my period supposed to get today, but maybe  medicine delayed it or I'm pregnant.  I did preg test today but neg. I am on day 20 today  even  though my cycle is 28 day. Panicking a lot as I didn't want a pregnancy. "


"I love this medicine. Besides using it for sleep, I also use it for fibromyalgia. 15mg in the morning."


"My daughter because of insurance had to switch to this medication.  She screams because of the pain she experiences and we have to hold her down to give it to her.  The problem is the actual medication, it stings severely.  I'm not sure if we will have the heart to continue her therapy.  Avoid Nutropin if you can!!  Try a different medication, there are other growth hormone medications that are completely painless!  Before Nutropin the daily injections were not bad at all and she was growing beautifully.  Now, its torture for my dear 9 year old child."


"I have suffered pain in my neck, shoulders, jaw, and suffered from migranes.  I have tried EVERYTHING (doctors, physical therapy, massage, accupuncture, psychiatrist, many meds). I was prescribed Lyrica for fibromyalgia pain, and chronic fatigue.  I was on almost the highest dose for 2 months and did NOTHING for me but make me gain 25 pounds!  I am 5'6" 125 and went up to 150lbs. 125 pounds is a high weight for me so 150 is too much for my frame. "


"I had got my Implant Birth control put in Oct. 2016. I was the lucky one to hit all the side affects. Mood Swings, Banging Headaches and  hot/cold flashes. Oh and of course I'm that 1 in a million girl who has had her period for 6-7 months now. I'm around 140 lbs now. I've gained a little weight but I'm not sure if that was from the birth control, or me over eating sometimes. I've had the birth control for about 7/8 months now. I still get the mild headaches everyday, Motrin helps with that. My Sex-drive decreased tremendously. Doc said to try taking 600 mg Ibu-profen every 6hrs for 5 days straight to reduce the flow of my period. I've tried it but I wasn't very consistent due to busy work schedule. So Far, I'm thinking about removing the Nexplanon."


"I am 23 and have had Paragard in for 6 months. I got it because I was going to be working abroad without access to daily BC options. The insertion was almost painless, just a pinch feeling. About an hour after I began to feel cramps and some pain. The next day it was mild and then gone by night time. My first period was way heavier than I was used to! I also had terrible cramps and pains. I wanted to get Paragard removed but I couldn't since I was abroad. The next few periods were also painfully crampy with heavy bleeding but I noticed the pain decreased with each period. Now I have had seven periods and it is back to normal with just very minor cramps. The bleeding is not as heavy either. I am happy I never had it removed!"


"Fantastic results! But tried to stop them twice and acne came back after few month :( so had to start again"


"It seems to be very helpful for my depression, anxiety, adult ADD and overall mood.  Seroquel XR also seems to have no noticeable side effects and I sleep great.  I've been taking 2 of the 300mg, in the evening, now for 2 months."


"It hurt each time I got the shot. The pain would be there for a week or so. "


"Blood pressure was constantly 170-190 over 90-125. My Dr. prescribed lisinopril and immediately my b.p. has returned to normal of 120-130 over 70-80. Only side effects is sometimes a light dizziness if I stand up to fast."


"Got rid of psychotic symptoms but I had an allergic reaction and had to go off it. Made me feel drunk after I took it so I had to go right to bed. I would stumble around if I got out of bed. Made me sweat and salivate more. I found olanzapine a better fit."


"I have suffered extreme muscular stiffness and weakness in my back, shoulders and legs since taking this vaccine.  I have also developed  chronic upper respiratory infection.   This vaccine should be taken off the market."


"I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 22. I opted to have a child and there was no difficulty. PCOS didn't bother me not until the year 2013. My weight increased from 48kg to 55kg and this year 2015 to 66kg not to mention the acne and hair growths and infertility. Missed my periods for 6 month now. this causes me depression and insecurity. I am starting to take metformin today at 500mg/day and I am hoping that this will help me just like to others with PCOS.will update soon..."


"Zyrtec is the only medicine that controls my allergy symptoms, but it makes me so tired, sleepy and I always seem to be "zoning out".  I even passed a red light at an intersection a few days ago...thankfully no one was hurt."


"I was put on this birth control because the depshot caused heavy nonstop period and now that I have been on the nexplanon I have had on and off periods starting with it going for 2 months to stoping for 3months and put on weight and have now got gallstones from it hoping for my doctor to remove it every time I ask her to take it out and I tell her it's not working she won't do anything about it"


"Started out with 5 mg 3 months ago.  Began having slight external itching after about a month.  Never turned into an internal yeast infection.  It was off and on.  Started taking 10 mg about 10 days  ago and it turned into an “worse itch ever ”.  Awful!  Couldn’t tell much difference in going to the bathroom nor a change in my blood sugar.  Did not help A1c.  I would rather fight high blood sugar than take this medication.!!"


"Tried champix about two years ago and although I didn't want to smoke the side effects where to bad and the doctor told me to stop them, however I've since been back to Gp and I'm back on them but I only take 0.5mg twice a day instead of the 1mg twice a day and I've been smoke free so far for almost 3 weeks. They do work but yu have to find your balance like with most medication. If you have tried everything then why not try these I use to smoke 20 a day for almost 30 years."


"I've been on and off this pill for about a year if not two years. It's been one of the better birth controls I've taken up until the most recent time I had a two month gap in between packets due to my insurance. My symptoms have been so off it's kinda scary. I've lost weight since taking the pill again but I've been bleeding for about 2 weeks, I've been feeling very anxious and depressed almost. I'm not too sure if it's all to blame on the pill or maybe my new job? But this is the first time I've felt this way. Also a loss of appetite, I'll start eating a meal and lose interest about halfway through or get a nauseous feeling. I've also noticed that my energy levels are very low"


"I've had constipation problems for years. It runs in my family. About ten years ago I had to have major hemorrhoid surgery, both internal and external, and things have been going downhill since. After having kidney stones and the doctor could not see them on X-rays because of impaction in my intestines my urologist suggested Miralax. I had taken Ducolax, two different types of laxatives but was made sick each time because both produced violent reactions but both worked well. Miralax was the answer. A miracle."


"This medicine did not touch my pain, and it gave me insomnia as well."


"I have had a horrible cold with terrible coughs and unable to rest much. Mucus and stuffy/runny nose too. I took only one tablet and it works better than the cold/flu medicine I have been taking for a week. I can breathe better and my lungs feel much more free to breathe. Thanks!"


"I’ve been coughing for days (unable to sleep because of the cough), can’t breathe through my nose and have a congestion headache. Took 2 pills in the morning and it took a while to kick in but several hours later I realized I could actually take a full breath through my nose, headache improved, still coughing but not quite as bad. I didn’t have any issues with feeling jittery or wide awake."


"This patch is way to expensive, and doesn't last the week.  Falls off before time to change to a new one."


"Good for my runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes and itchy eyes due to the allergy with dust, pollen or any other thing like dog and cat's fur, even chemicals and food especially nuts. But doctor's give 10 mg a day and its been good since; although I am taking it less and less as and when I catch those allergies. Causes me some drowsiness and constant yawning!"


"Abilify worked wonders for my chronic depression BUT I was sleeping heaps and gained 35 kilos in two years. No, I wasn't eating much!  started only eating one meal a day when the weight started. It was not about food. Prior to abilify I went to gym four x week. Gained weight despite what I ate n how much I exercised. I ended up quitting the gym and now my heads straight but I am obese and suffer poor self esteem. Eh big price for my sanity since I detest being fat. The pill itself does work though and treats it"


"I've suffered from migraines for about 10 years. Relpax has been the best prescription thus far to relieve my migraines. It usually kicks in within an hour of taking it; my nausea and headache go away within that hour. My insurance only covers 6 in a month, although my doctor told me that they're supposed to cover 8. I used to pay $50 for 6 pills, now I pay $10 with the co pay card I found on their website (thanks to my pharmacist) Unfortunately I get migraines a few times a month, so I use all 6 pills a month. Common side effects I get are sleepiness (when I take a Relpax, it knocks me out like Nyquil) and frequent urination (don't know how common that is) Overall, I'd highly recommend Relpax."


"While this med is fairly effective in the treatment of chronic pain, unless you plan to stay on it for the rest of your life you should not even consider taking it. Discontinuation of this medication has to be done under the supervision of a physician and the withdrawal is horrific, leaving one unable to function in a normal capacity for weeks, or even months. Most doctors don't mention this. Some aren't even aware of it. I urge you to be cautious in your decision to take Cymbalta. Google "Cymbalta withdrawal" first!"


"I had paragard placed over 2 years ago after constantly experiencing negative side effects from ALL other forms of birth control.
Insertion was awful. AWFUL. It felt like I was in labor all over again and missed a day and a half of work because of how severe the cramps were.  The side effects I noticed right away were VERY heavy periods and VERY painful cramps. Then, within a year, I noticed I had become very restless, moody, low energy, and constantly bloated. Thinning hair, tired, some weight gain and unable to sleep.
I just had my paragard removed over a week ago and already notice a huge, positive difference in my body and mind!!! I didn't hate paragard, but definitely won't get it again."


"Who in their right mind (including me) keeps big pharmaceutical companies in business like this?

Over rated and over priced!

$66 out of pocket after insurance paid another $180.00....

Never again will I buy this garbage!"


"I did what everyone else did and read all the negative comments. I just got mine put in last week and as most women say... Yes it is painful. The doctor even said it was going to be painful. I felt probably the worst cramp I've ever felt in my life for about two minutes and breathing very heavy as if I were going into labor. It's very quick and then pretty bad cramping for the next 30 minutes to an hour. I was able to drive home just fine and the next day there were still cramps but definitely not as bad as it was the previous day. Yes it's painful, but very quick! In 6 weeks I go back to get an ultrasound to make sure that it's still in there properly. I would say it's definitely worth getting it done because it's good for three years!"


"Some of these ppl on these reviews are really over exaggerating.. Idk it could just be my body is different well I guess everyone's is but.. I ate right before I took this medicine and dranked a lot of water throughout the day I took it in the evening.. I did feel nausea for about 10 mins then it went away probably because I took pepto bismo like 15 mins after I took all four pills. I do definitely suggest doing these things. Only side effects I had were drowsiness and like 10 mins of feeling nausea, and no diarhhea and I had the highest dose, Nothing serious."


"I'm 29 and this is my second time in less than two months having to take moviprep. They couldn't complete the colonoscopy the first time around. Everyone has different side effects but for me it makes me so sick. I have to get a colonoscopy every two years and this terrifies me. I'm very petite and my stomach just doesn't hold out to 2L of it. I took the first batch at 5pm and took me 2hrs. 2nd batch not so easy. Started at 9pm and it's now 10.30pm and I can't stop vomiting. I've drunk half of the 2nd batch and my bowel is clear so I'm hoping that will be enough for my colonoscopy tomorrow. The no eating and sitting on toilet doesn't bother me at all, I wish there was something less nauseating!"


"I am a 44 year old female & have fought with dep & anxiety for at least 25 years... If not more!  I just started brintellix, and I love it. I have tried them ALL. Not sure if I have an intolerance to the others, but my doctor told me, this is the one he falls back on every time (when a patient does not respond to others). He says he doesn't prescribe it too often because of the cost factor, he started me on 5 days at 5mg (10mg simply cut in half) to let my body adjust to it, then to the full dose of 10mg. It is exactly what I needed. For all of you out there that suffer from dep &/or anxiety, I encourage you to talk to your Dr about an MRI and checking for MS. In may of this yr I was diagnosed & it all makes much more sense now! Research it!"


"I was on Flovent for almost 2 months.  It was not helping me it was making me worse.  I had an extremely bad burning pain in my chest and throat. The burning became so bad and my breathing was becoming worse. I discontinued it on my own and now all of my symptoms have subsided. I am breathing better and no more burning.  "


"This medicine is not strong enough for major anxiety problems related to post traumatic stress disorder. At 60 mg per day it hardly takes the edge off."


"Hi,
I just started my Retin A experience. I know it will end well because the reviews are really good. Well, I can't say it is a miracle product because I am in the "purge" at the moment. You say it will return to smooth acne free skin in a few months? Can't wait! I have been using Acne.org's routie for about a year and it really did work. However, it is time for a permanent solution. My mom said she started Retin A when she was a few years older than me. I am 18. I am on 0.025 Treitonin cream. I apply at night and a little extra dab on new pimples. My mom gave me some pointers: BE SURE to wait 20 mins after you wash your face before you apply. Always wear sunscreen during the day. I like the Babo Zinc block. Apply on neck too."


"I've been on the pills three months and I am not pregnant but I have decided to go off the pill because I bleed too much but other than that everything else was great."


"I take 30 mg per night and it does put me right to sleep and I sleep for 5-6 hours.  The problem is that it isn't restorative sleep and I seem to need a nap (with crazy dreams) during the day.  I also am very groggy during the day and a little dizzy feeling. If I wake up during the night to go to the bathroom I fall all over the place.
I tried to reduce the dosage to 15 mg (since my pills are 15 mg each) and I couldn't sleep. "


"I am 25 and have three kids. This birth control has made me moody and cry over NOTHING. I am not a soppy person so this is VERY unlike me. I am also having headaches and HOT flashes. I CANT STAND it. And I still have acne and NO sex drive. My doctor put me on this for the pain I was having and it has lightened up, but I still have pain."


"I have had this infection of the toenails for about 12 years.  Ugh!  so embarrassed to ask the doctor I have gone through the misery of not ever wearing sandals or open toed high heels.  I work in an office environment and would love to wear sandals with some of my outfits.

I recently went to the dr and I finally told her that I have toenail fungus and she easily wrote me a prescription for Lamisil.  I started taking it about a week now and have not seen any changes but I will definately give it time and check in and give my review again in the next few weeks!"


"Really bad insomnia, 40 years now. Lost marriage & job as result.  Can't take Klonopin more than twice a week, or builds tolerance. Ambien (Zolpidem)--eh--too much causes sleepwalking, too little means up every 3 hours for next dose. Started 3mg Lunesta 1 week ago. 1st one, nothing. Waited 1 1/2 hours. 2nd one-same story. 3rd one--started-- to feel something, but still, no sleep. (4 hours have gone by) #4 put me to sleep for rest of night.  Now take 3 all at once, sleep maybe 2 hours, than have to go for #4.  Will start taking 4 all at once tonight. Insurance wouldn't pay (Sept 2014), $324 for 30, i.e., about $1400 a month.  Can't afford that.  Will dance between Klonopin, Ambien & Lunesta.  (And/or nothing at all to keep Lunesta cost down)."


"I've had the implant since May 2015 and a month after I gave birth to my 4th baby, and bled for 2 months straight with spotting for the 3rd month, I've gained 40lbs. And no matter what I do it won't come off I've been exercising for 2 months now and eating clean and not even a 1 lb off, I get moody, I have face and neck acne which I have never had not even as a teen, I'm always sluggish with no motivation for anything, I don't feel my self 50% of the time, I get nausea at night, and dizzy like crazy. The only positive is that I'm not pregnant. Just made my appt for it to come out. Yaaayy can't wait to feel myself and loose this weight ASAP. So not to good for me."


"This pill is awesome, helps me sleep."


"Given my experience on this medication, I should probably give it a "1", but I'm going to give it a 4 because of my initial response to it. I've had depression for 20 years, and the symptoms have never remitted, which eventually lead to my choice to seek hospitalization last year. However, a week after I went on this medication, my symptoms were completely gone. All of the cognitive, impulse control and executive functioning deficits related to my partially remitted depression disappeared.

HOWEVER....the medication made me manic in about a month. I started experiencing paranoid delusions and had to admit myself to the hospital again. I'm heartbroken that it didn't work for me, but maybe it will work for others."


"I am 54 and have used Angeliq for several years with good results, although for me it was more effective for hot flashes in combination with Lexapro.  I am happy to see they approved Angeliq in a lower dose and will be moving to the lower dose formulation.  It is expensive, however, and I am annoyed that it is not available in 'refills' for the leather packet it comes in -- it is such a waste of packaging to receive a new leather packet in each refill and I am sure that inflates the cost."


"I was suffering from extreme panic disorder, could barely leave the house, didn't think I would ever feel like myself again. I was put on Celexa and within a few weeks I started doing things that I thought I would never do again. I didn't think I would be able to go to college but with the help of Celexa I went off to college and felt like myself again after a few months. It was still a struggle at first, don't get me wrong, it is not magic, but it makes the panic manageable. I would definitely recommend the combination of this and CBT."


"I been taking different types of strong pain medicines for years, due to a bad neck injury. In October, my doctor put me on this, I had no side effects, and feel like myself again. Since 1997, I also was taking antidepressants and muscle relaxers. I am off all that now. I take one 80mg a day, which I am going to start dropping dosage, as the weather warms to see how I feel."


""Accident happened with me on Sep 19. 3days after I finished my period.  I freaked out and took a pill within 10-12 hours ( first time in my life). I was fine. No side effects besides 5days later I started spotting. It's been already 11days of spotting. I went to the doctor to checked out and she told me everything fine.

Im so nervous why I still spotting. Does anyone had same experience as I?

11days?? Stressed out.

If anyone had please reply me.

Many many thanks"


"I developed Tardive Dyskinesia and Dystonia after having taken Abilify (for too long apparently). It has made my life far more difficult.  I am posting this because I just want to make people more aware that this happens so it doesn't happen to them if they can avoid it."


"I've been on Zoloft (generic) for a few weeks now. I'm on a low dose (25mg) to get me started. I haven't noticed much of a lift in my mood, in fact I tend to get sad more easily, but I have fewer headaches, which used to be a big problem for me. Also I've noticed it makes me really tired so I take it at night to help me sleep."


"I have depended on opiates  for 16 years. I learned to shoot up my pills after about 2 years of snorting them. I continued this IV use for the last 7 years I used. I was just about totally broke. I lost my home & everything I worked all my life to attain. I was tired of having to worry about getting dope sick. I tired of the constant search for pills or heroin. I was easily using 20 pills a day. I was going through a much as $600 every day. I thought I was too far gone to ever get back & last a normal (ish) life. I thought I'd have to stop breathing to stop using. After a failed suicide attempt, I went to rehab. Today I am 3 days away from 900 days clean. It's a miracle!"


"I took this medication daily for almost a year. It works great and allows for natural sexual intimacy without annoying drug scheduling intake problems. Unfortunately, I had to stop taking it due to increasing, debilitating lower back pains - one of the known side effects of this medication."


"After years of being anxious and depressed I finally went to the doctor to get some answers. I was having nose bleeds, chest pains, and extreme withdrawal from any social situations. When he suggested an anti-anxiety/depression medicine I was very hesitant. He put me on 10mg a day. The beginning side effects were awful. My mouth and eyes were so dry I was using eye drops and nose spray daily. I was also experiencing very bad vaginal dryness which leads to extreme discomfort and bleeding. After about 2 weeks these side effects have to stop by about 65%. I feel like I have my life back. I haven't been so relaxed or motivated in YEARS. I am even thinking of asking my doctor to up my dosage to 20mg. I absolutely LOVE this medication!"


"This medication is absolutely terrible.  I was given the generic, Rajani, and for the last three months my face is completely broken out.  It hasn't handled my PMDD and I've had breakthrough bleeding.  This is medication is the worst and my skin is so bad I'm embarrassed to go out in public."


"I just had my first child at 42. Had to have a c section. Went to the Dr. for my 6week check up and was asked about birth control. Didn't really do any research about this just read a few brochures. The insertion was painful almost teared up. Had bad cramps all day. Now it's been a week and it's like I can feel it. I have a strange discharge and feels like my last month of pregnancy all over with the pressure on my uterus. I'm making me an appointment cause this thing is very uncomfortable. I'm about to check to see if I can feel the string cause it feels like it's hanging really low."


"I have been switched to zubsolv from suboxone 8 mg so far I am not feeling as fatigued as I use to on the suboxone. The effects of the zubsolv do hit you faster. However I am worried about how long the medicine will last I am afraid it won't last as long as my suboxone strip did."


"I have been using Victoza for nearly 2 years and do not know how effective it has been. However my doctor tells me that it is helping.

My biggest gripe is the pen that is used to deliver the medication. It is the worst injectable tool, very hard to use, it sticks continuously making giving an injection a wrestling match!"


"Causes really dark thoughts."


"These eye drops helped with itching, swelling and discharge within 12 hours. The redness of the eye persisted longer."


"Terrible flavor!  Works good if you can actually finish the first dose.  Dreading the second dose!!"


"I was prescribed this because it is a mood stabilizer.  In other words, I sank down pretty low in mood with long term stressors such as death of family members and a couple of moves, not going to AA and not being in therapy (ugh). I started this recently and at 500 mg seemed to be able to sleep.  At 1000 mg, I was restless.  If I'm feeling low then it's doing what it's supposed to I suppose.  I will cut back to the 500 mg and take it in the morning and see if it makes me sleepy or hyper.  I take 22 mg of Buspar at night because I was also suffering from anxiety that was not letting me sleep.  I liked the fact that Depakote works well almost immediately, and I was assured that after three weeks, I should feel "normal" again and can quit."


"I started taking Lexapro in April this year for anxiety/OCD and it did help a lot and I was able to function again. The two main side effects were weird vivid dreams and I have gained about 20 lbs which I cannot stand so I'm now weaning myself off.  I've been off for about 1 week and my mood has been so up and down. Very irritable. Also, have been having the weird brain zaps but now they are wearing off after about a week."


"Got on gianvi because of my insurance but it's definitely cleared up my acne and my boobs have gotten bigger. My period this month was only 2-3 days and it was spotting and I know I'm not pregnant because im not sexually active.

However my appetite has gone up since taking this."


"I have been taking Lyrica for about a year for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, I began taking 100mg a day and noticed a marked improvement within a day or two. But I am now taking 300mg a day. I went form 100mg - 200mg and now 300mg.  I am afraid my body seems to adapt and I need a higher dosage.. Not sure where this is taking me."


"Ambien works well for me, I take 5 mg. Some nights if husband is snoring very loud I need 10 mg. I take it only when needed, like traveling or maybe twice a month. My problem is the next night I will not sleep without Ambien I have to have some wine to relax me, then I'll sleep, next night I am fine."


"Regarding the comment above that states Flexeril works but Amrix does not... as a pharmacist, I would like to clarify that both Flexeril and Amrix are brand names of the drug cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant. Flexeril is released all at once, thus must be taken multiple times daily. Amrix is released slowly over 24 hrs, thus it is taken once daily."


"I have been on Pristiq for about 3 weeks. I have had major depression for about 20 years. Have been on everything on the market. I also take Ativan for anxiety. I am 52 years old and have not had a period for almost 2 years. That has changed. I am going to my doctor to see if this is normal. Otherwise I feel great. I have been on Paxil for almost 5 years (60mg dose). I now take 50mgs of Pristiq. It was very hard transitioning from Paxil to Pristiq. The withdrawals were bad."


"Wasn't sure to rate this for skin allergy or anxiety/stress as the skin allergy subsequently was being caused by anxiety/stress.  Originally allergy was caused by amoxicillin. Itching was so intense I was digging into my skin with anything I could find to bring relief. Dr told me to take Benadryl - no help - then prednisone - no help. Almost 2 weeks, woke up feeling like I was covered by thousands of fire ants and went to ER.  I am on disability for anxiety and panic attacks and take Ativan 2mgs 4x a day, but evidently this skin allergy was controlling my life! ONE pill not only totally calmed me down, but I have not itched in 24 hours and slept 14 hours straight. Plan  to talk to doctor about keeping as when required medicine for emergency anxiety/panic attacks."


"I've been on Sprintec for almost 3 years now, (I'm 19) and I love it! I've never tried anything else, but this seems to work perfect. I started taking it for acne, which it does help with, but no ones skin will ever be perfect. I still have small breakouts. I've never been pregnant, so it definitely works for it's intended purposes! I've never gained weight on Sprintec. My breasts have never been really swollen or painful from my pills like some people experience, (although I'd be alright with them growing a size) haha. I DO think they impact your sex drive though. I find it difficult to become 'naturally' ready for sex. I always have to use lubricants. Other than that, I recommend Sprintec!!"


"This was the first medicine I was prescribed by my psychiatrist for my anxiety and depression. While I felt it worked decent, I got wicked headaches and I had terrible night sweats. I also suffered from fits of rage, and I felt really angry in general. To be fair I'm an angry person and I often felt that since I didn't feel as depressed or anxious any longer, my anger became more prominent. I also felt I had issues reaching orgasm at times, but then others I would feel insatiable. All in all, it was okay but I definitely ended up switching at my monthly appointment."


"I'm 52 with heavy long lasting periods.  I was hoping for alot more results. I took it 7 mo given it a fair try. Unfortunately, it wasn't the answer.  I have bad cramps its heavy, blood clots still.  No sex drive, fatigue,  it made me crazy and I drove my husband away.  I do not recommend it."


"Had first Prolia shot 9 days ago and it has been debilitating. Will not get another! It is not worth the pain and discomfort. I have had major bladder problems, chills, fatigue, all the bones in my back ache, I can't sleep at night. I have to take Advil to relieve back pain or I can't function. Can't leave the house for long because of bladder issues. I called my Oncologist about possible bladder infection and was promptly advised that was not a side effect of Prolia even though bladder issues was listed as a possible serious side effect!  I hope I don't have to suffer from this one shot as long as others have - it is truly life style restricting. I wish I had read these reviews before getting my 1st (and ONLY) shot."


"I was placed on this due to chlamydia infection. I tested negative the following week but started to get odd symptoms within the preceding two weeks. I tested again the following month and returned positive for the same infection, with no sexual activity between tests.

I was placed on doxycycline for the reinfection."


"Beware!! Make sure your podiatrist tests your nails for fungus! I saw 3 podiatrists that did not test and wanted me to take Lamasil. I refused to possibly trade my liver for pretty nails. So, when podiatrist #2 suggested removing the nail and using topical Jublia when it started growing back in, I jumped on it, thinking topical is safer. Within 2 weeks of using Jublia ALL my toes became affected and red and blistered. I thought I had athletes foot, so I continued while using foot powders and sprays too! 2 dermatologists later I never had fungus; it was psoriasis!!

Jublia was a "traumatic " event to my toe nails and made the underlying psoriasis go nuts. Now over a year and a half later, I have psoriatic arthritis in my feet and hands."


"I had been on depo for 10 years. I switched to nexplanon about 9-10 month ago. I wanted off depo because I had no sex drive, thinning hair, and bad bad acne. Since switching my hair is getting thicker, my sex drive has gone through the roof, and my acne has settled down. I am getting a full 3-5 day period every three weeks.... I'm waiting to see if this goes away. I haven't gained weight, my breast have grown-and are very sensitive and tender. Right now the pro's and con's are equal. If I continue to get a period so often I may consider changing, but I am happy with how it makes me feel compared to the drone I was on the depo."


"I had my dosage increased 100 mg last year to 400 mg/day, and noticed an increase in side effects.  My short term memory is awful, especially with names.  I've also noticed mood swings, weight gain, and sensitivity have increased, and I'm still having seizures.  It appears it's not the drug for me."


"I have been on Zubsolv for 3 days now because my insurance won't cover Suboxone (which I was on previously for over a year, my insurance company got switched) my Dr told me about Zubsolv and I gave it a try (and because its covered thru my insurance.) I see/feel NO DIFFERENT than from when I was on the Suboxone. I personally feel that Zubsolv works better for me. But everyone's body is different. The ONLY thing I DON'T like about the Zubsolv is the taste. It is a VERY STRONG MENTHOL TASTE, BUT THE TABLETS DISSOLVE VERY QUICKLY!"


" I have only been on invokana for a few months.  I have had severe yeast infections that keep coming back.  I just get rid of one and a week later it's back, its driving me crazy! "


"I developed kidney stones on 2 separate occasions in 3 months so I finally switched.  Evidently a listed side effect is "propensity to develop kidney stones".  I felt drowsy like I was in a fog."


"Was having increasing difficulty with my left leg (drop foot, dragging, fatigue especially when on hills) and my left arm (typing characters out of order, weakness). Yes, I have Multiple Sclerosis. Took my first dose 3 days ago. Began to feel improvement within two doses, but thought it was a placebo effect. By the next day was I walking hills with ease, only muscle soreness (after) and a bit winded (during), but none of the neurological issues! I could also feel the medicine's effect begin to diminish about the 10th hour after a dose."


"I'm not really sure if its helped much, but maybe made some impact?  I don't like that I have to take it twice a day, because everything else I take is once at night, so I always forget my morning dosage.  600mg twice daily."


"Injections are always unpleaseant but the results are great."


"I've had ParaGard for about 9 months now, and I LOVE it. Insertion was nearly painless, and I love the fact that there are no hormones. I'm still nursing, so I don't have my cycle back yet. I previously had the Mirena, and the side effects were awful, but I am so pleased this time around! I would absolutely recommend ParaGard to anyone looking for effective birth control with minimal side effects."


"When my doctor first suggested humira 14 years ago, I was afraid to start it. I've had juvenile arthritis since I was 15, and am now 50. I was so used to pain, that I didn't remember what it was like to be pain free, that is until I finally decided to try humira. I figured what do I have to lose. I won't know if it works if I don't try it. Honestly, within hours of my first injection I could feel a difference. It really was a miracle drug for me. It lasted 14 years, when it just started losing its efficacy for me. I have learned through research, that your body can produce antibodies to the medicine. Unfortunately when that happens, the medicine will no longer work. I'm going to now have to try something else"


"The side effects of this drug have destroyed my well-being, and I am not exaggerating when I say that. Everything was going very well the first 2 months I was on the drug. But then the insomnia started. And then came the irritability. Then the short temper. Then the escalated anger. And then came the panic attacks, leading to dependency on Xanax XR. Depression came back anyway when the insomnia started. My social anxiety has returned in a big way. The lowest dose was too activating for me. I would not recommend this medication for anyone who suffers from anxiety along with depression, even *if* your depression is worse than your anxiety. I've been off it for almost a week.

Pro: transdermal = bypasses the digestive tract"


"I first started using TriNessa lo May of 2016. I am 24yrs old, weigh 115 & became sexually acitve the month after for the first time when I got married. The 1st week   hormones kicked in was pretty rough. It was the usual..low-moderate nausea, a couple of head aches & of course, I became very emotional. But, I went back to normal pretty soon after. Since, I've had no side effects, my periods are now lighter and shorter w/o cramps & my acne went away almost completly three months after. My prescription was suspended a couple of months ago & I can't even tell the difference! The only difficulty I face is having to remember to take it at the same time every day. I will soon be trying NuvaRing for this matter. I hope its just as great!!!!!!!!!!"


"I've been on it for a 3 months and I use to be very wet during sexual Intercourse with my husband and now I am not able to get wet at all. We have to use lube and sexual Intercourse is very painful during the first 2 minutes it feels like I'm a Virgin all over again.. my husband likes it but it's a hassle for me. I do like the fact that I can take it out when I need to. Other side effects I have are tiredness , loss of appitie, and uterine cramps.. otherwise  I love it. We haven't had any issues as far as it not working."


"I have been on this medication for the last three weeks and have not noticed any improvement. My symptoms the last 6 days have been at its worse (going to bathroom almost every 2) hours. My doctor told me to keep taking the medication and is putting me on UCERIS. Just took that pill yesterday.  Hopefully that pill works cause this disease sucks right, I am so afraid to go out anywhere because I am waiting on when I will have to go to the Bathroom... I'll keep an update of UCERIS is effective"


"So far not working for me. I have only taken 2 doses at 15 mg."


"I have suffered from severe depression for over 3 years, mood swings, irritable, loss of interest, huge lack of energy, absolutely no motivation, anxiety, paranoia, and panic attacks. I was prescribed 100mg extended release 2 times daily and its amazing how quickly it works. I don't have nearly as many mood swings as before, I have tons of energy (once you are on Wellbutrin you realize just how much depression really affects you without even noticing it), tons of motivation. (I used to debate whether I should do this or that now I just do it there's no question whatsoever). However it did not help my anxiety or panic attacks, the side effects for me were a very annoying twitching and dry mouth. I have only been on it for a week so time will tell."


"I've been on these pills for 1 year and 3 months, and I've finally got the chance to switch. These pills gave me less menstrual cramps, but an increase in migraines. My libido completely died and I had depression/mood swings while on it."