"I got the implant inserted at the end of April last year. I found the insertion a bit painful, but it was probably because I was stressing about it! (So try and stay calm - and definitely look away if you don't like needles). Overall I like the implant and how hassle free it is. I have had some problems with on/off bleeding though, so I use norethisterone sometimes to settle it down However I could bleed again at any time and I have no idea when that might be, which is a bit annoying. My skin is also constantly breaking out with hormonal spots, which is even worse when I'm taking norethisterone. Apart from that, no problems :)"


"this medication is very good at clearing your throat, but I had insomnia and I feel weak, as well as being a little  depressed"


"Paxil worked well for the first few months and then stopped.  My doc upped my dose and the same thing. I took it for 6 months from half a tab to two tabs a day. I gained 15lbs and became more depressed and lazy to the point that I wouldn't get out of bed. I also had side effects of agitation, vivid dreams, and problems concentrating.  It did not worked great at first but is not for me. "


"Great experience so far. Month three, ramping up to 20 mg a day.  Constipation side effect eliminated by 2 fiber capsules a day. No sexual side effects and feeling much more like myself!  No weight gain! "


"This was the first time I had ever taken cyclobenzaprine.   I took one (1) 10mg on a Thursday evening about 6:30 pm, and all day the next day I felt slight confusion, loss of concentration and it felt like my head was in a fog.  Did not help with pain but allowed me to get some much needed sleep."


"I tried bcp in college, but they aggravated my migraines. At age 23, my neurologist said that because most of my migraines occurred just before my period, OrthoTricylen would work for me. My migraines got BETTER, my already clear complexion become clearer, and my periods lightened. However, the first three months were tough.  My breasts swelled from a 34C to a 34D+ (enough to buy a bigger bra), I was easily enraged, and I became a bit of a space cadet - but it all went away after the first 3 months. I also never got pregnant until after taking this pill. If you have migraines, talk to your neurologist about this pill."


"This product works so good . felt a tingle early that morning cryed was depressed applies this for the first time five times a day the next day I'm usually use to huge oozing clusters all on my chin but I was amazed no Of that. It is now day 3 and it's completely gone ."


"I have been on it for about two months and it truly works for those panic attacks. Really good, and is not as addicting as Xanax! I would recommend for panic and anxiety."


"I've been on Adipex for 3 days now and I've lost 5 pounds. I'm 5'2 and started out at 221.2 pounds three days ago. This morning I got on the scale at I'm at 216. I've read a lot of reviews and its about %50 people who love it and %50 people who hate it. My main concern is the reviews where people say the minute they stop the pill the weight comes right back plus more. But so far so good for me."


"This is my first ever product review. I felt obligated to write this because it is a life changing solution.

Was a bit worried when it only reduced my sweating after 2 days of use. I didn't think it would work because my sweaty hands were the worst I've ever seen (literally dripping, and unconcealable) On third night there was horrible itching and pain, but I endured it. The next day, hands were completely dry. I now only have to use it once in a while for maintenance. This completely changed my life, and I am glad to be rid of that dreaded hyperhidrosis.

PS be sure NOT to use it on any cuts or skin that is already dry

THANK YOU SO MUCH"


"I took my 1st 10mg, I ate 1/2 peanut butter sandwich with banana and cup of coffee, within hour and half I was nauseous and gagged. I had hot flashes throughout morning. I felt better by late afternoon, I lay in bed all night long beginning at 9pm trying to fall asleep, I may have a total of two hours. It is time to get ready for work and I am exhausted, I have to eat breakfast and start all over again- I am sure I can endure these beginning effects but plan on calling Doctor."


"I been taking Prozac for 3 monthes I don't binge or purge anymore I only throw up when I'm sick . I was thinking about suicide but now I'm 3 month purge free. I'm confident that if I stay on it I can live the rest of my life bulimia free. Bulimia is a ghost of my past now . Peace Michael "


"While I'm finding it to be quite effective, since I started taking the medication I've had frequent bouts of severe stomach pain and cramping. The pain is so sharp at times that I begin to sweat and can feel my heart racing."


"I've been on Sprintec for about 2 years and I love it. I tried 2 different pills before this one and they were awful. Since starting this pill my periods have been extremely light, no significant weight gain (about 5 pounds), and it is very effective at preventing pregnancy. Sprintec is the epitome of good birth control from my experience. This pill has worked amazing for me, but everyone's body is different and reacts in different ways. The only true way to know if a pill is right for you is to try it out."


"In 2010, I quit smoking by using Chantix and I did not have any side effects at all. I started smoking again in 2014 after some stressful events in my life happened. I promised myself that I would quit again after things settled down, and I did with the help of Chantix. The second time I took it I had trouble sleeping, but the cravings for cigarettes went away. I took Chantix for 2 months, but did not take the 3rd month because it was not covered by my insurance. Needless to say, I picked up the bad habit again after smoking just 1 cigarette (thinking just 1 would be ok). I started taking Chantix again about a week ago. I know Chantix works. It is just having the willpower to not pick up a cigarette after you quit. "Just 1" for me is not ok"


"After reviewing all these reviews I was mega mega nervous taking this. Caught chlamydia and had to take the single dose of 4 tablets. Was expecting sickness, diarrhoea, vomiting and pretty bad stomach pains. Had some cereal in the morning then 2 hours later took the tablets with some water and waited for the onset of horridness. I'm writing this because reading these reviews can be misleading as people are way more likely to want to vent if they have a bad experience, which is what terrified me. Besides a very small amount of diarrhoea which wasn't uncomfortable whatsoever and a few painless stomach growls, I haven't had any other side-effects whatsoever. Take these reviews with a pinch of salt!"


"This birth control has had me bleeding since December 2014. It is now June 2015. I hate this so much. My doctor didn't even tell me this was going to happen. I went back and she said if it doesn't stop in 6 MONTHS then I need to get it out. It has been 6 months of nonstop bleeding. & now I have to get it removed. It would have been nice to have been aware of this before getting it put in. Some people bleed for a couple weeks or maybe a month and others for as long as it's in them. I do not like this birth control at all. It has made me break out, gain weight, eat sooo much more, and I've gone through about 7 jumbo boxes of tampons."


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


"I have been living with 4 swollen fingers on my right hand (my dominant hand) and have trouble sleeping with pain in both hips and shoulders.  At 49 I feel far too young for arthritis, but sometimes life is not fair.  Dr prescribed Arthrotec yesterday.  2 pills in and I can hold a pen, type and slept like a baby last night!  I'll take the queasy stomach and gas if it means I'm not cranky because of poor sleep and constant pain!"


"This medicine is very effective for pain, but added unexpected benefit of substantive improvement in quality of sleep. Only side effect is dry mouth and funny taste in mouth. I've been on it for two weeks and actually lost one kilo. I'm 39 year old female."


"I took this back when I was 15 and it was perfect for my terrible anxiety and insomnia, 25mg knocked me out completely and put me to sleep. I've been on melatonin for the last few years as quetiapine made me too drowsy the next day, but recently I have been back on quetiapine as I have been finding my anxiety keeping me up at night. I've put myself back on a 12.5-25mg dose and it's worked

Wonders. It feels euphoric, and puts me to sleep like a charm. Downsides: I've been feeling so out of it during the day, drowsy, harder to wake, plus I've had a few headaches and stomach upsets. Also scared I'm going to gain weight as that is commonly reported? As far as doing its job as a sleeping pill though, it's incredible."


"I gave this medication a 4 because I lost 10 pounds in 2 months on it. It did nothing for my pain and depression, though. I took 60 mg and I weighed from 110-120lbs."


"I take this occasionally for nausea due to c-diff. It helps a lot just to take a pinch of the 4mg dissolvable pill."


"I was put on 150 mg dose about 4 weeks ago for mild depression/anxiety. I had dry mouth, headaches, spacey feeling, and nervousness. All of which added to my anxiety. I switched to 300 mg for 1 week, but the jitters increased and I could have climbed the walls! Rarely felt like eating.  It did not negatively affect my ability to orgasm (like Lexapro did) which was nice, but couldn't handle the side effects. Trying Cymbalta."


"It works, but every time I use it it causes my heart to speed up really fast and my hands to shake. I avoid it, and I won't use it even if I know I should. I've used it between or during classes and had a hard time note taking because my hands would not stay still. Of course, the important thing is being able to breathe..."


"So.. when i first got the skyla put in it hurt like a bitch. I screamed and cried, it felt like when the put the medicine in you from a shot but time like 1000000000000000000000000000000 it hurts so bad, i almost passed out on the way home slept all day and was sick to my stomach the next. and ever since then it has not stopped hurting. Constant cramps, constant bleeding. It's been about a month now and the pain is not letting up!  I went back because the pain was so bad and my obgyn put my on antibiotics (which are now done) and pulled it down a bit saying it might have been touching my uterine wall on the top, because I have not had any children so my uterus and cervix are small. That last visit was about a week ago, I still hurt so bad."


"I've had issues with GERD for a long time and have jumped between a few different medications. First I started with over the counter medications like Prilosec and worked my way along to Nexium. When that failed me Dexilant was prescribed. For GERD symptoms, Dexilant has kept things well controlled. I've been on it for almost 2 years now. However, during that time I've experienced a significant increase in gas and abdominal discomfort. Although I've uncovered lactose intolerance and a mild sensitivity to gluten, I still exhibit symptoms, so I'm starting to suspect that Dexilant may be contributing.

If it turns out that reducing my intake of Dexilant is the culprit, I may have to choose between well-controlled GERD or Irritable Bowel Syndrome-like symptoms."


"Nuvigil has given me myself and my life back and I am so grateful!

My doc first gave it to me about 7 years ago. The script was for 5-10 days.

Tried it again a few years later after a bad episode and again for 5-10 days.

It was like a magical pill that within 1 day snapped me out of a rough episode!

Fast forward to this past April or May, probably my worst depressive episode ever started in March. Anyway, started back on nuvigil as an ongoing med. NOTHING!

Ran out and couldn't get to my doc so I ran out. So glad I did bc I got back on it Thursday night and I was feeling better Friday!

I do take other antidepressants so I don't know how this works on its own.

I never post here but had to in hopes that my story will help someone!"


"I was on LoEstrin FE 24 from November 2011 to November 2012. When I moved,  my new doctor had no samples of the LoEstrin and moved me to Microgestein FE 1/20. My libido was lowered slightly bit considering on the LoEstrin I was a little oversexual, the lowered drive was a relief. My periods on both pills came every other to every two months. Since I am sexually active, I take a pregnancy test after I finish my inactive pills every month just to be sure, however, it's been effective as a contraceptive. Between the two pills, I have maintained 60 lbs of weight loss postpartum for nearly two years that I had gained while on Depo Provera and during pregnancy. No change in bust size except some swelling before my period. "


"I have Schizoaffective disorder with bipolar features as well as uncontrollable anxiety. This medicine has helped me tremendously! I take 5mg in the morning and 15mg at night so I can fall asleep. I would recommend this medicine for sure!"


"Fantastic! Same as the other reviewers. Take 2mg as soon as the tingling starts, and 2mg twelve hours later. All gone before it really starts. Don't leave home without them! :-)"


"I got the implant in January 2015, & removed late January 2016..

Before getting the implant, I was very much into fitness. I had energy and was always active. When I got the implant, my trainer noticed my lack of energy. Fast forward about 3 months.. I was so exhausted & fatigued I didn't want to do anything but sleep. I was at a plateau with my weight loss & started getting depressed.. THEN I found out I needed surgery to remove an ovarian cyst. Throughout the year I gained nearly 50 lbs, was fatigued, and the last 6 months had horrible, HEAVY, periods.. I already feel better since having it removed."


"I love Saphris.  Best thing that ever happened to me.  No other medicine compares.  Down side, it's so expensive.  I get samples from my psychiatrist, but I will be moving out of state soon and I am so afraid I won't be able to afford Saphris.  It's the only medicine that gave me the least amount of side effects and lets me lead a normal life."


"Ziana is a great product. I have used it for 4 yrs. After years of suffering with adult acne and trying various dermatologists and products nothing helped! A friend referred me to her dermatologist. I was prescribed Ziana and OTC cleanser Cerave. Due to the cost I almost didn't buy it. The pharmacist gave me a pep talk and I purchased it. Oh, I am glad I did! I returned to the dermatologist for a 6 week follow up. I was overjoyed with the results my face had completely cleared. The only  thing we didn't do was to take pictures before. I had no redness or worsen breakouts. I still use it for maintenance. A life changer and I highly recommend it to you. Insurance didn't cover all of the cost but it was worth it. I thanked my pharmacist too."


"Ambien has been a lifesaver for me.  I have had insomnia since I was a teen, and Ambien has been the only medication I have used that works for me.

There are plenty of "strange" things that can happen if you try to do things between the time you take the medication and onset.

IMPORTANT:  If you are going to take Ambien, be IN BED, ready to sleep.  It takes effect VERY quickly.

Great medication for insomnia!"


"I have had trigeminal neuralgia since early 2009. I initially tried Tegratol but was unfortunately allergic to it (anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome). Thankfully I was eventually given Neurontin. I am currently on 1200mg three times daily and it is working in conjunction with paracetamol. It has given me respite from the pain and hopefully will continue to do so until I have my operation in late May 2010."


"this and campho phenique are the best cold sore medicines you can get, or at least for me they work. The catch is I have to apply them immediately  after I feel the uncomfortable tingling, even before it breaks through the skin. If I wait for even a small bump to form before applying it, it will take at least 5-6 days before it starts to disappear. But if I do it immediately, the cold sore won't form. I'm on day 3 and my cold sore is almost gone. It bumped up very slightly the 2nd day but it wasn't even noticeable. It didn't turn red or white or that gross yellow color when it scabs over. Just looked like an incredibly tiny skin toned pimple.  And now it's smaller and flat and almost completely gone. But tonight it will be none existent "


"The nexplanon made me have a period for 3 months straight after I got it, and it also made me gain over 60 pounds, but for it to prevent pregnancy it's great. I had this birth control for 3 years I get it out in November."


"I started taking this pill and immediately noticed the difference. My life literally changed the moment I took the first pill. While I suffered from uncontrollable speech the first 2 days but my body adjusted. I started with 50mg and I now take 70mg. I am 23 years old. Some other side effects I have experienced are decreased sexual drive, loss of weight and appetite. However, I can concentrate on anything. This pill has taken the characteristic of lazy out of me. I am more productive than ever."


"Risperidone has really helped me.  I used to be either depressed or manic.  My thoughts are clear and my mood is stable now.  I would like to mention that I have not gain a single pound on this drug.  Always, always, always... take this right before you lay down at night to go to sleep.  Take this pill, then lay down and go to bed.  That way, you will sleep your way through the munchies.  I take it as though it is a sleeping pill and it works for me..  I just wanted to share, in hopes that this will help someone else, struggling with weight gain."


"I've had cold sores my entire life, recently I've been getting outbreak after outbreak. Each one increasing in severity. Last week I started to get what I thought was going to be a minor outbreak as I had just recovered from my last one the week before. I got online and started researching homeopathic remedies, OTC (Abreva, Releev, l lysine, Campho) only seem to work if I use it at just the right time. So I starting trying all the home remedies I read about. Hydrogen peroxide, ice, tea bag, toothpaste, etc. Well, nothing worked. After missing 4 days of school and barely sleeping all week I went to an urgent care, I was prescribed Valtrex. The new sores stopped forming almost immediately and the older ones started healing very fast."


"I've had GAD w severe panic attacks for 16 years. I've been on just about every combo out there. Celexa daily w xanax as needed works for me. 6 yrs ago I was up to 40mg. I was a zombie. No laughing, no crying, emotionless. I told my doc I wanted off completely. I somehow managed for 4 years w only my xanax. Then came a stressful move. Out comes my daily anxiety rearing its ugly head. Went back on just 10mg for 6 mths. Worked great. Now I'm in some seriously stressful times and attacks are daily, debilitating, and exhausting. Went back on 20mg. I try to do everything as naturally as possible, without relying on pills, but I'm not an idiot. Sometimes you just need a bit more. Find the right dose for you and this stuff can work wonders."


"This drug makes me so lethargic I can't drive for fear of falling asleep at the wheel. I can barely get out of bed. This got worst when my MD upped the dose to 1.8, I think maybe I should go back a dose. I lose 5lbs in 4 weeks, but I haven't decided its worth since I am so fatigued I can't function on a normal level. Most days I can't even get out of my pajamas but it is the only sympton I have experienced. My MD said he had not heard this complaint from any other patient."


"Took pill after eating dinner, now 9 PM & I was dizzy, felt nauseated, room spun,  then threw up!all within 20 Minutes. Never will I take this again!!!!!!!!!!!"


"I believe this medicine is making me more agitated.  I am in pain as I am waiting to have knee replacement in a month, but I did not act this way with my first knee pain which lead to knee replacement.  I am acting so extremely different, crying, cussing, being ashamed, sharply irritated, over and over.  I say and think the ugliest things, then I'll cry over a commercial or something out if the blue.  I feel like I'm going crazy.  I believe part of this is due to my doctor instructing me to abruptly stop taking cymbalta 30 (was low level bc I have increased liver enzymes) to Fetizma 40.  No tapering down from Cymbalta or ramping up on Fetizma. I have taken Cymbalta for years.   Could this be it?  If so, when will it end."


"After 3 weeks on this trial drug, Entresto I started having breathing problems. Was out of breath going up stairs and short of breath most of the time.
By my 4th month I had gone from being a 51 yr old to seeming like an 81 yr old. I had no energy and a 10 min walk home now took over half hour. Even though I was walking as slow as possible I had many stops to catch my breath and get my heart rate down. I can no longer walk anywhere and rely on a lift. Stopped taking drug. Maybe down to feeling like a 71 yr old now. Just hoping the side affects will completely disappear. Meeting with consultant end of week."


"I was in MMA class the  Next minute 4 things in my knee snapped. So for 3 months got put on Oxy 5 mil. In bed for 3 months with chrutches and cast on. For my weight I required 2 pills at once so between 5_15 mins pills worked . only downside pills only lasted in me for 1_2 hours then I need more. Yes these pills 100 percent work on me and definitely would help other people in same condition depending on conditions. Did i get Addicted no.... Only take this medication when you have pain or what doctors tell u it is a very very high pain killer. PS can lead to death if taken wrong or too much"


"I have been taking this medication now for two weeks 50mg,For me so far it is the effects are very positive and happy that I am not getting up at night  8 or ten times a night with the urge to go pee,Thank god for this medication Mirabegron."


"I have been on it for a year and love it , but I did have the bad cramping after I got it, that's the only bad thing. The good thing is no more periods and no more kids for now!"


"Its weird, but Wellbutrin does something where I have the ability to slow down and think for the split second it takes before I do something impulsively.  That's the only way I can describe it. Leaxpro makes the world annoy me off less and makes me chill. But Wellbutrin - It gives me time to think, is this a good idea!"


"I've been on Chantix for 2 weeks I have reduced the amount I smoke and they smell awful and I can't finish the smoking, I also live with smokers who have decided not to quit and refuse to honor my request to smoke outdoors making it even more difficult to quit. I am a 2 to 3 pk a day sometimes 4pks a day smoker. I am down to less then 2 pks a day. I do have issues with my chest feeling very heavy and shortness of breath since taking Chantix, I have developed vertigo and upper respiratory infection since using Chantix. The cravings aren't as intense and I don't feel any anger. I do have very vivid dreams (not nightmares). I am also very itchy all over and get chills and hot flashes since taking Chantix and am very tired all the time."


"Have been taking Pristiq for just on a month -- relief from anxiety and depression after 3 days and able to concentrate and focus again to full capacity -- no side effects and sleeping well. I was on Efexor on and off for 10 years, with not a lot of relief from anxiety symptoms.  Have lost some weight as well, and am starting to feel very positive."


"I have been on this birth control for over 3 years now, and it has been amazing for me. I tried Sprintec and had crazy mood swings and depression. After switching to this my life has completely changed. I have very regular periods (I know that I will start in the morning on Tuesday of my period week), and my periods have gotten much lighter and shorter. I used to bleed heavily for 7-9 days, so this birth control has worked wonders. I don't think it has made me gain weight, but it is hard to tell as I graduated college and took a desk job a few years ago which influences weight as well. All in all I have only gained around 10 lbs whether it be due to the birth control or taking the desk job. I would highly recommend."


"Great drug for me.  I am a 42 yo wife who has been taking Lexapro for 5 weeks and I love it! Only side effect is crazy dreams. Before this I thought of suicide almost daily.  Now, I feel like I can go on. I threw a Halloween party and invited 40 people over.  I'm getting back to the old me. I meet with my doctor in 2 days and I can hardly wait to tell him what a difference this medication has made in my life. I'm so grateful."


"Following a massive heart attack in 2013 I was prescribed this med while in hospital to relax and to help with my insomnia. They are fabulous, the only thing I have noticed shortly after using my memory is not so sharp and constantly looking for words. Despite this I plan on continuing to use them as this medicine helps me greatly in a quality of life. Suffered for 15 years of non sleep, which highly contributed in my massive heart attack at a young age of 56 with no previous symptoms nor family background.  Issue my docs do not want to prescribe this med and this worries me a great deal. They are essential to me living a productive life!"


"I've been on many anti-depressants. I experienced a few side effects from this one. The major one I experienced was the headaches. However within less than 1 week the side effects were gone. I also experienced night sweats in the first few weeks. This has stopped me from crying a lot which is good."


"I had taken Buspar many years ago until one day I decided I just didn't need it anymore and stopped taking it, no weaning, no withdrawal. Now I'm back on it again and will stay on it until I feel that way again. It took a couple weeks, and a few days of depression, before it took hold but I have never experienced any side effects. In fact the only thing I feel is that I am thinking positively, rather than looking for a boogey-man in everything. Just a natural feeling of health. Recently the doctor tried something else because of poor sleep and gave me lorazepam, which made my arms and legs feel heavy and I slept for 12 hours, and then diazepam which did nothing much but dampened my feelings and sleep was worse. I'll stay with Buspar."


"I had unprotected sex on Sunday 8 and my boyfriend did cum in me so we went out and got the plan b pill the next day (Monday 9). I felt fine the first two hours but bad cramps and nausea kicked in and hasn't left so far up to Wednesday 11.

Hoping this pill works."


"Been taking for 5/40 10 years. no problems at all and keeps the pressure down."


"after trying all ssri for 3 months i tried this snri and within 4 days i felt better. my depression and anxiety were reduced and after one month i m absolutely fine. it has proven to be lifesaver for me. i fully recommend it."


"I have been on Tegretol for 15 years and it definitely controls the hypomania and rapid cycling, though not the depression so well.  It sort of leaves you feeling flat, but I had tried lithium, Depakote, and a few of the atypical antipsychotics and they were too heavy duty or left me with extreme weight gain.  When I went on Tegretol I have 50 pounds of extra weight from Depakote....it came off within 4 months.  I am not thin now, as I have gotten older, but I suppose it is still the drug for me.  At this stage of the game I don't feel like trying other meds as I have to work and function.  I also take a small dose of Lamictal too."


"I was taking this birth control for a little less than three years. I started when I was 15 for Polycystic ovarian syndrome. When I first started taking it I was EXTREMELY moody, it was as if all hell broke lose. After a few months my period became lighter and I had less cramps. This year was the worst: extreme depression, moodiness, severe cramps, long periods, Etc. The biggest issue I had was EXTREME weight gain (not at all in the right places) I had to get off it. I went from being 118 pounds to 154. Terrible experience. The only pro was that it cleared my acne. Finally switched so we will see how my new one works out."


"I stopped sleeping totally at some point in my life and after a lot of struggle my doctor put me on amitriptyline. I hated the thought of being on a psychotic drug but with my body clearly denying me sleep, I had no choice.

Amitriptyline felt like a miracle. My first night, I slept a deep volume of dreamless sleep. My eyes wouldn't even open. Aside from having a dry mouth and having a really irritating taste in my mouth, it was perfect.

Four years down the line, I am still on amitriptyline. The 50mg dosage works well for me.  I have increased dosage and reduced it over the years but 50mg has remained my regular dose"


"I had this BC for about 5 months. Pros: Didn't getting pregnant, no periods, no acne Cons: major weight gain. I decided to take it out because it began to irritated my arm....it scarred my arm the first time it was inserted and scarred it when I took it out. Will try something else"


"My migraines seem to have increased in intensity."


"I'll admit, the first couple of months are terrible but once you get over that hump, it's really amazing. I've always had extremely heavy, painful periods and I've always been prone to ovarian cysts every 6 months. It's month 8 on Microgestin and not only are my periods lighter but my face doesn't break out and I've lost 16lbs. This stuff has honestly changed my life."


"I've been taking hydrocodone for a almost 3 years for back pain (spinal stenosis) the dosage has been increased from 2.5 to 10 MG. (gradually, over a 2 year period) and although it does not take away all of the pain, it DOES help quite a bit. I struggle with the fact that I need the pain meds, and on occasion, I stop taking it for a few days to a week, hoping I can make it without it, THAT'S when I realize just how much it helps. The bright side is, I've discovered I can just stop cold turkey, without any withdrawal issues, and I'm truly thankful for that. "


"I have only been using Differin for a few days. I have seen a big difference from other regions I have been using. Today, I had a breakout. Like the one I orginally got that sent me to the doctor. I spoke with the pharmacist. She had told me that this particular medication tends to get worse before it gets better. Being hopeful I am still using my Finacea in the mornings and my Metronidazole topical in the afternoons and the Differin before bed. All the while taking the prescribed medication as well. Also always use an additional moisturizer because these all like to dry your skin out.  Another thing to add if you are on the minocycline and differin both are sensitive to sunlight. So if you go out use a moisturizer with sunblock. Roscea 1yr"


"When on this medication,along with a long-acting
pain medication, I feel this helps to wean
down my pain levels."


"I began taking Requip when it first came on the market for restless legs syndrome. My symptoms got better for about 6 months, then slowly got worse. As the dosage increased, so did the systems. What began as nightly leg twitching/aches, got so bad I began having anxiety attacks at night.  It was very common for me to have an anxiety attack and end up getting up on the computer until about 3am until I couldn't keep my head up anymore (Getting up at 5am for work, I was a walking zombie). Also as the dosage increased, I began having symptoms while sitting at my desk at work and also experienced nightly vomiting/dry heaving. I became suicidal. After 6 yrs I switched to Mirapex. After 5  yrs I'm on minimal dosage with incredible results. I feel human again!"


"I've been on Loestrin 24 Fe for 10 months. So far...

- No weight gain

- Light periods (2-3 days), occasionally no period

- Fewer acne

- Decreased my sex drive a little (I had crazy sex drive, so it's a good thing to me)

- Does its job when it comes to protection, no pregnancy.

- No mood swing

Sometimes it takes a bit of work to find a pill that will work with your body. In my case, Loestrin 24Fe works fine with me. I'm a very petite person that's about 4'11 and 90 lb."


"I have had no relapses since I have been on Rebif. I did not experience the sick feeling, Thank God. I do not like the sting, which can vary from none to a bee sting feeling. Also the mark that it leaves. I use my butt so they can not be seen."


"I have Sjogren's and RA, put on Hydroxy 400mg a day.  I been on them for 3 months and don't notice any difference at all.  I do have intense Tinnitus which is now getting almost unbearable.  At first I had stomach pains but Omeprazole helps this and also I now have terrible constipation.  I don't rate this drug very well at all and am coming off it and will try natural methods to help my symptoms."


"Best birth control I have every been on. I was on Seasonquie before the patch and I had my period for a month straight. I have been on almost every birth control. This is by far the best birth control I have ever been on. It also helped with my acne. I only break out maybe two pimples before my period now. It also cleared up my acne I had before going on this birth control."


"Very good, the only bad experience is trying to get the prescription filled. A lot of pharmacies wound fill for certain Doctors. The DA makes a list of Doctors the that have a lot of patients and start giving them a hard time and tell the Pharmacies not to fill for them. But they don't realize that there aren't enough Pain management Doctors in certain areas especially in clinics for the poor.   So too many people especially the elders have to go through life in chronic pain.  "


"I am 42 years old and have suffered panic disorder since I was 17 years old. Have racing thoughts, mind won't slow down enough to accomplish a task. Since taking Provigil I have moved forward and been able to complete and follow through on projects and not get frustrated and anxious. Have had no side effects, nor have I experienced a come off effect. I'm stable as she goes all day long. It has not effected my sleep either."


"I love it! I have not gotten a period since I had it put in and so far I have had no trouble with it at all. The only thing is that it has caused my skin to become a lot more oily, which has caused me to break worse than ever. But I would definitely say that it is worth it!"


"I have partial complex seizures. I also take tegretol XR and Diamox. Before Vimpat I was a seizure at least 3-5 times a month, especially after my menstruation. But I can say with the vimpat I don't have seizures, I will a little jump here and there but nothing major. The major side effects I have experience are the following: weight gain (about 50 pounds), dizzy when I intially take it if I don't eat enough food, and sometimes my words and thoughts would be off. lately I notice that I fall a lot but I don't know if its related or the vimpat. But I can say it has controlled my seizues. It didn't increase my appetite but I have gained a lot of weight, my Dr say its normal with Vimpat. I receive Vimpat for free with the patient assitance."


"doesn't work at all at least for me.never gonna use it again."


"This is my first birth control ever. I am 18 years old, 116lbs and am on my third week. It made my vagina really dry. Gave me emotional mood swings. I am also upset at my boyfriend and feeling angry. I have no sexual drive. I am definitely going to try another pill."


"I was very hopeful when starting Saphris, but it didn't take long for my family and I to see this was NOT the medication for me. I asked doctors to take me of this but I kept on being told to give it more time. I would sleep over 12 hours a day and if I could SOMEHOW manage to stay up with the use of coffee and energy drinks, I was a shell. I would sit there confused, unable to really talk or take care of myself. I took it twice a day once in the morning and once before bed, and rather than give me my life it was robbing me of what little I had.

It also didn't help with my delusions or paranoid thinking. I even still saw shadows and things of that nature from time to time."


"Every night at bedtime I take my medication. sometimes its hard to get up and walk to the counter and get a glass of water to take a pill that is hard to swallow. YET... every night I do my ritual ALWAYS thinking of the beautiful people WHO COULDN'T take ANY medication because it hadn't been invented or wasn't available to them. All those beautiful bright eyes languishing away and we couldn't do anything for them. All those young boys and girls lost to a sea of despair. There was nothing we could do for them then.  Corny, I know but truth nevertheless. So I get to the counter for my ATRIPLA"


"I started this when I was 27 years old, diagnosed as ADHD. I have had problems my entire life with struggling to stay awake (in general), excessive daydreaming, and socializing. This medicine turned my life around. Not only was I able to stop daydreaming, finish a task and make a list (for the first time ever), I felt more confident carrying on group conversations. I also lost a lot of weight, which I did need to do."


"I take 2 x 5mg pills for kidney stones. It's like morphine it will make you lightheaded and dizzy. Constipation is a problem with this medicine too."


"I have been on Fluoxetine about 7 weeks now, and I am really starting to see improvements. Before I started taking the medicine I had been affected by a painful breakup and had what could only be described as radio noise/chatter in my head, that's nearly all but gone, my appetite is back, I have interest in things again, my family said I'm happier, everything is getting easier to cope with. I have my life back. The first few weeks were difficult but stick with it. I took great comfort from the experiences of others and that I am not alone. You are not alone and we are all in the same boat and taking the first step to getting better is not easy, but I hope that people can take some comfort from my personal experience."


"So I promised myself if this works, I have to write a review to put someone out of their worrying misery because believe me I WAS SCARED FOR 2 WEEKS STRAIGHT. So I had sex with my s/o on August 1st, with no condom or form of birth control (yes I know dumb but hey I'm human ya know) and he came in me, completely. On this day, my period tracker app said I was fertile so this was completely worst case scenario to me. I took the plan b 3 hours after the incident, but boy let me tell you! I was nauseous for the whole week! In my head I was like "yup, I'm done for. I'm pregnant."

Fast forward to August 17th, I got my period a day early and it is HEAVY and PAINFUL. Plan b works. RELAX PLEASE!"


"I suffer from PCOS & for 4 1/2 years had bad cycle that required either 2 over nights or pamper. I would get my period for 2 - 4 months straight. I went to different hospitals, doctors & obgyn & none could tell me what was wrong. I finally found a great OBGYN & she figured it out, she had placed me on a different birth control pill & it didnt work it went away the first day, then it came back with a vengence. Once i told her this they did a scan & they noticed PCOS. i was going to need something a little stronger & because of so much blood loss i was anemic. They gave me sprintec, the first time i drank it they made me drink two pill in a day, it was hell because i got a lot dizzyness but ive been on for a while & its normalized my cycle."


"This is very strong medication. I came from abroad with a bronchial infection and had to see my doctor. Cephalaxin and Clarithromycin prescribed to me abroad by doctors apparently could not suppress the infection and my doctor put me on Avelox on a 7 day course. I finished the course with great reluctance yesterday. It did relieve the symptoms to a great degree, but the side effects have been severe. I have severe loss of appetite, continue to be nauseous, lethargic, experience loss of energy and became dizzy. I had extremely uncomfortable palpitations, tightness and pain in the chest throughout the course, and several sleepless nights. I have lost nearly 5 pounds over the seven days."


"I have numerous spinal conditions including failed lumbar fusion surgery, (L4/L5 fusion) disc collapse at L3/,L4 & L5/S1, osteoarthritis throughout my spine, damaged nerves, spinal fontinal narrowing, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis in my shoulders, knees and hips. I'm also taking spinal nerve blocks and nerve root burnings on 6 levels in my lumbar and sacral spine. I was given theirs and was told I'd never had anything "this strong"for pain. I absolutely get no relief from this medication and I'm not a drug seeking patient. I am a mom to 4 children, my youngest is 3 and has special needs due to a chromosome duplication. All I want is to feel somewhat normal without being so messed up I'm not aware of what's going on around me."


"Works great but no more coverage for this medicine, can't afford it."


"I went to the E.R. with a severe case of food poisoning,  after hours of fluids, IVs, various drugs, they were able to get it to stop. I filled my prescription for bentyl the next day, 20mg two times a day. After about 45 minutes I started getting bad cramps and the worse diarrhea ever. I do not recommend this to anyone."


"Well like so many others I have to say I had extreme nausea for 3 days while taking this followed by a day of vomiting. I called my GP who told me to stop it immediately. I have never had a reaction to antibiotics before. On the other hand after taking just 3 doses on the first day the burning pain and need to urinate was gone! I also too 400mg ibruprofen for the flank pain.

So yes it did work very fast at targeting my UTI symptoms which was great, but it left my lethargic, feeling terribly sick and throwing up after 3 days of doses. Worth trying if you are experiencing a severe UTI, but not as a first try!"


"Diagnosed with Crohn's at 42. Took Asacol till a couple years ago. It was no longer available. Now on Asacol HD. Works well and no flares in 2 years. Price is expensive. Our insurance just sent us a letter they will no longer cover it starting next month. Gastro doc will be switching me to another name brand (Lialda). I hope it works the same!"


"I've had chronic constipation since I was a child. Diet, exercise, water, fiber supplements, medications, Miralax; nothing helped. I was taking Ex-Lax and Duralax 1-2 times a week to clear myself out, designating "laxative days" because they would take so long to take effect. I suffered from previous impactions, enemas, colonoscopies, seen multiple gastroenterologists; until I found my current doctor who prescribed a Linzess, Miralax combination. It took a little tweaking to get to the right dosage for me but it worked right away. I had never known what it was like to have even semi-weekly bowel movements, let alone daily! It generally takes about 2 hours to work and then I have my whole day ahead. LOVE IT"


"I will recommend this to anyone. I actually ran across this at the pharmacy It was on the bottom of the shelf and for a good price. When I took it I felt relief within 20mins and was able to get a good nights rest."


"Since I had the mirena I haven't gotten my period at all. It's been a year and I haven't bled. I have gained a lot of weight specially on my legs and I do get a lot of cramps sometimes."


"16 years old. Therapist and I decided to turn to medication after 6 months in therapy had little effect. I was prescribed 10mg citalopram, which we tapered up to from 5mg. After only 2 days had passed on the 5mg dose, it was already having positive effects; it stopped me from having a panic attack when I normally would have. It's been a week, and each passing day my anxiety is lessened as well as some of the underlying depression. I have had side effects though; slight headaches, nausea some drowsiness (especially after taking a dose) and some of the worst heartburn ever. It's only been speedbumps in my normal day, though."


"I am 18 with no kids and decided I wanted to go through medical school without having to worry about having a child so decided on Skyla.  For the insertion I took one Xanax I don't remember the dosage but my experience was pretty much painless a slight burning feeling when she pulled on my cervix but nothing more! My period has lightened a ton! But the cramps I get during my period are very painful! Overall I love it and am a firm believer in it!"


"I have had rapid cycling bipolar for years. My depression was always there even when I was at my best. I started taking latuda about 8 months ago and I've been without a major episode for 6 months. I think it's my miracle drug I haven't been this well in over 10 years."


"I started typing out a long saga but ran out of character space so long story short: Wore the Ortho-evra patch back in high school, worked great, got rid of my moderate acne. Fast forward to now, dermatologist prescribed Ortho tri cyclen for my acne (it's come back since quitting previous birth control).. Been on this STUPID pill for 2 months ALONG WITH spironolactone AND minocyclin and it's turned my moderate white heads into gross, painful cystic acne and I'm getting married in 4 months and do not have a year to wait it out. My self esteem and sanity are not worth waiting on this pill to work. Switching back to the patch today. I'm giving it 2 stars because maybe if I waited it out it would work but bride-to-be ain't got time for that ✌"


"I was diagnosed with anxiety and major depression just over a year ago. I am a 19 year old female and have a very difficult family situation. I first tried Cipralex which made me really irritable, then I tried Wellbutrin which gave me a rash. I was then on Cymbalta for 6 months, but I had many side effects and was exhausted. Within the first week on Pristiq I began to notice a huge difference, much more energy. A month later I almost feel like my old self, lots of energy, I can control my own thoughts, and I can concentrate which is amazing because I'm in university. I'm so glad I finally found something that works for me, and I'm looking forward to more improvements over time."


"I started Klonopin 1mg 4x a day for social anxiety. I used to find it hard and was nerve-wrecking to talk to people I didn't know personally. I went through a long depression period for a few years and stayed to myself and sometimes didn't leave the house for weeks at a time. Then two years ago I got these Klonopin and it's made me more relaxed to start conversations with people I don't even know. Started being more outgoing, so I would say it definitely works wonders. "


"I was using over the counter medicines to sleep.  I wake up after 3-4 hours of sleeping.  I took Rozerem when I woke up and was able to sleep for an additional six hours. I feel great the next morning. Not groggy. I have only used it for two nights so it remains to be seen how it will work long term but so far much better than Ambien in terms of quality of sleep."


"After two days my sight was restored. It was terrific except it did not last more than a few weeks. Had the same experience with Eylea."


"My RA med stripped my Immune System. I was getting sick every mth. My antibody levels were literally going down in sequence over time (5,4,3,2,1..).  Then after 3 months on Hizentria (20%,10mg,50cc, once weekly), the jump in all of my numbers's was AMAZING! Ex: neg/0 up to 7/8!, etc. I'm NOT getting sick every month! Bonus, they have the BEST Patient Support Programs I've ever seen! From P2P support, Monthly CoPay Asst, even some coverage Help if Insurance is Lost!, etc!"


"I got skyla inserted on Friday , the insertion was very painful for me. I am 21, 5'7 , 134lbs and have never had any children. The pain during the actual insertion was nothing compared to what I experienced afterwards. As a woman who has never had any children , you do not really know where your uterus is until it has been messed with. It's literally like the core of a woman's body. I  got the insertion on my menstrual cycle and I still felt extremely uncomfortable. And the cramps got worse and worse as the day went by . I was doubled over at some point and began to sweat , and from there I passed out twice . Since then I've had no trouble just mild cramps. I'm eager to see if skyla will work for me ."


"The antibiotic basically did its job well. I was diagnosed with acute tonsilitis. but the terrible side effects were really hard to endure! The agony of having to wait until I'm done with the whole set is just too much for me. The heartburn it gives me is one that will haunt me for a long time! It felt like I've swallowed razors that got stuck somewhere down my esophagus. The burn made me cry literally because it was so painful!! I also couldn't function well at work with the sudden bouts of headaches this drug gives me. I'll remember this drug's name for sure so that the next time my doctor prescribed this to me, I'll be sure to tell him I'm allergic to it! LOL!!!"


"Used when migraine has already formed and still reduces pain.  Needs to be taken twice for maximum reduction of symptoms.  Last minute resort usually, as it is pretty expensive."


"I have been on Suboxone for at least 4 years. I went from 3 times 8mg to 4mg 1 time daily and I felt just as a normal functioning person with regular feelings. Everything was normal. Now I am in a country where they don't have such a medication and I am back on methadone and feel as I felt before while being on heroine and other opioid substances. No feelings, no nothing. I can't wait to get back home to keep taking Suboxone because this is a miracle pill if you even decided to stay on maintenance. I felt just fine on 2mg 1 time daily but I tapered myself gradually over months. So I can just recommend for people who have opiate addiction problems to switch to Suboxone."


"Hi- I am a guy from middle east and would like to share my experience with Lustral or Zoloft. I took it for about 7 months with 50 mg per day. It gave me good energy throught the day but couldnt sleep well in the night . The bad side effect that I hate really is low s3xual drive and unable to cum . It gave me some confidence but makes me aggressive . I shared my story coz i always come here and what others are posting . For me I dont know how much it takes to work perfect."


"I have been taking this now for two months. I am currently at 31 lbs weight loss and I feel better than ever. It works great as an appetite suppressant, I don't have any of those carbohydrate cravings and my energy and focus are through the roof. I have no jitters, restlessness, or any of the side effects mentioned. I am very happy with this product. In addition to the medication I have been on a high protein, low fat, low carb diet with occasional exercise. I try to exercise at least 3 days a week, but it usually ends up being 1 to 2 days a week because something always comes up. I have been on diets and pills for 15 years and this is the first thing that has ever worked for me and been pleasant too. Would recommend to anyone."


"What have they done?! They used a very cheap manufactured plastic bottle which can't be opened and used until drill a hole into it which leads to waste half the liquid, secondly its use makes your congestion worst completely blocked after its temorary effect is gone, you end up having no choice but become an addicted to its use.. never recommend it to anyone"


"This is the only medication that helped with my lower back pain that was caused from a car accident."


"Started off on Webutrin (Bupoprion) because Strattera was non-formulary and required approval that didn't meet my schedule.  Switched, and noticed a dip in mood, but figured that it was some sort of withdrawal from being off Welbutrin. Started at 20mg P.O. for 10 days with no effect, increased dosage to 40mg as scheduled.  Strange dreams, not quite nightmares.  unusual temperature regulation, cold chest, sweating legs.  Started to experience severe difficulty in just getting out of bed, started to have significant irritability and being outright enraged over some things.  Started to experience signs of depression.  Girlfriend noticed and said that she was actually worried about me.   Called doc, was advised to stop. 36 hrs back to normal."


"I love this medicine, was working so good no side effects, went to the pharmacy to get more they told me was descontinued ."


"I was diagnosed with status migrainosis in November 2016. I tried an SNRI anti-depressant and have had two rounds of Botox. I can say neither have been effective. The only effect from Botox I've noticed has been the tight band around my head in the first dose of shots and then increased soreness in neck and shoulders in second lot. And I had to skip out of work yesterday because my eyeball and side of head hurt so freakin' much - two weeks out from the second round of Botox treatment. I do not recommend. My migraines are likely hormonal in nature and I have epilepsy. While that is controlled, it leaves me with few options. Loathe to try anti-convulsants as it might muck up my brain in worse ways. Yes, there are worse states to be in."


"I had the same issue as KimmerD30.  I love Afrin but after about a month from the purchase date, it takes on a mildewy smell even though the expiration date is at least a year away.  It makes me nervous about continuing to use it once this happens.  I keep the bottle on my nightstand so temperature is not an issue. Does anybody know what causes this and is it still safe to use once this happens?"


"I took this medicine in early June for Bronchitis. It worked and I was all better by the time it was done. In early July I began to feel general malaise with various sypmtoms, nausea, fatigue etc. They did blood work and found that my AST and LST #'s were near 1000 and 900 respectively. It took 4 months for my numbers to go down. And a month later I started to experience gastrointestinal problems which is still going on. Not a good experience at all."


"About 7 years ago, my cholestrol, BMI, BP were 260, > 30, and 180/110, respectively. After 8 weeks of exercise, I lost 40 lb, new BMI =19. Cholestrol < 170, BP=145/100. Started Toporol 25mg. A year later, added Benicar 20/12.5. I have a frequent side effect that Doctor doesn't understand: I call it GyaRel11am Syndrome. At around 11 am (after 3 hrs of intake of medicine), I feel bad. Hand/feet feel cold. I am confused. I rush to take lunch. In next 15 min, I am normal for whole day. "


"Xanax is a miracle for my anxiety and depression. Before taking this, I could not handle doing the things I love, such as hanging out with friends and going to concerts where I would be around large numbers of people. I take usually 2-4 mg a day, and can function normally, be calm, and be around people. Although Xanax has a high potential of dependency to it, and can cause serious withdrawals after suddenly stopping the medicine, for me the benefits outweigh the risks. Xanax helps me live life happily and with confidence in myself."


"I began Contrave in Sept 2015. I lost about 40 lbs by January, mostly due to nausea at first, but then because it helped me really consider if I needed more whenever I ate. I was able to keep this weight off for about a year. At that point I began to slowly see a creep back up on the scale. After 20 lbs returning and I was taking the max dose, I determined that the side effects- eye focus problems and constipation- were no longer worth it. I stopped taking the pills and it took about 6 weeks before I felt like me again. It has been about 8 months and I am at my pre-Contrave weight again- such a defeat. About 2 weeks ago, I decided to try again. I took 1 pill at night for the first 2 weeks and the nausea is there, but not as bad as before."


"I am 42 yrs old. I have never had luck on birth control pills because it always made me edgy and irritable, snapping at everyone. Had IUD for years. I had a ovary removed after a tubal pregnancy and a few years later my other ovarian vein clamped off due to pelvic congestion syndrome. My hormones were messed up so obgyn suggested  the pill. I did 3 mo on one and gained 15 lbs and was super grumpy just like years ago. Obgyn suggested lolo and wow!!! First week was a little rough but I can say no side effects. I have stable hormones and just feel happy every day. No more screeching at everyone or crying and misery.  Lolo is highly recommended if u had trouble tolerating traditional bc pills."


"Great experience with Femring and it's the only hormone replacement that works for me. Wishing it was not so expensive."


"This stuff works great with no side effects. I had my gallbladder removed and was suffering from GERD. My doctor prescribed me this. Now I can eat whatever I want with no heartburn."


"I am very happy with my Mirena, BESIDES the horrible acne.  I was on birth control pills to help take care of it.  Every time my body thinks I am going to get my period, I break out pretty bad. Insertion of the Mirena was very, very painful. I would highly suggest asking for something for the pain if you have not had kids, get bad cramps anyway and are planning on getting this placed.  I was so sore for the first few weeks.  Every once in while I will get random cramps on the one side where I always got really, really bad cramps.  But they are so minimal in comparison.  Was good choice!"


"I had another GI doctor suggest Miralax for a colonoscopy prep and that was a mistake. the doctor who did the test could not see anything and I had to come back another time with a " real prep""


"Hospitalized for a major gut infection. I was told this was the strongest antiemetic they could give me.... unfortunately the nausea was only mildly helped. However, vomiting did stop. This medication didn't make me dizzy at all. Tastes like cough medicine. I recommend this for mild nausea, it wasn't really effective for treating more intense nausea. VERY expensive for how little relief it gave me."


"One of the best benzodiazepines I have taken."


"except for slight nausea and a short flop sweat this medication works great for me - Within 24 hours the symptoms disappear and I'm good to go. I am looking for an alternative but for now, this is all that works for me. I have a prescription for it and whenever I have a confirmed UTI (using home UTI sticks) I take it for 3-7 days twice a day. I usually don't have a re-occurrence and so far the medicine has not decreased in efficacy."


"I took my first 20mg. Relplax tonight and it only took an hour to take away a severe migraine!  Earlier I had taken 325 mg of Tylenol and 500 mg of aspirin which didn't take the migraine away so I took a Relplax and it worked a miracle!  I'm hoping Pfizer is going to continue to offer the 10.00 co-pay in 2014 from their site because even with insurance nine pills would have cost me 60.00."


"Mirapex is a great medication for RLS. I started taking it when it first came out. I was a little stuffy if for some reason I didn't fall asleep right away but I didn't notice any other side affects, which is why I'm commenting now. I am one of the lucky (sarcasm) ones who had severe side affects, incontrollable compulsive behavior. Gambling consumed my mind and almost ruined my life. I went to my doctor for help, he sent me to a psychiatrist and tested me for drugs but apparently had no knowledge of the side affects. Even the psychiatrist, who specialized in gambling addiction, had no knowledge of the Mirapex side affects. The people at gamblers anonymous didn't know about it, really, no one does and I'd like to change that."


"I had previously been on the pill for many years and thought that switching to Nexplanon would make life a bit easier. It was okay for the first few months, though my period was really unpredictable. Starting in November 2015 my period remained constant through when I got it removed in February 2016. A week after, my acne is cleared up, I have more energy, I am less moody, I am less bloated. Looking through some other reviews I think my problems over the past year with acne, weight gain, and mood swings may be partially attributable to Nexplanon. My doctor told me that Nexplanon either works really well or not at all. If you get Nexplanon, I would urge you to have it removed at the outset of any trouble rather than waiting as long as I did."


"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 am a 52 year female and have been on Dyazide for 10 days.  I have had no side effects from the medication and edema in my leg has cleared up completely.  I have also lost 12 pounds of water weight. Blood Pressure has improved, but still higher than it should be."


"Singulair has been a blessing for my asthma.  However when I was switched to the generic, in October, all of my asthma symptoms came back.  Wheezing, shortness of breath, use of inhaler (which I only used prior to exercise) several times a day.  My doctor has written me a prescription for brand Singulair.  The pharmacy gave me the three pills they had in stock and ordered the rest to come in tomorrow.  I did the same thing a few weeks ago with another pharmacy and their distributor no longer carries the brand.  Hopefully this will not happen again tomorrow and I can go back on the brand Singulair.  Since the problem with the generic I have been on Prednisone, Symbicort and two nasal spray to try and get my asthma under control."


"Paxil has changed my life for the better.  My PCP switched me to Paxil after trying Zoloft first.  Zoloft didn't help my anxiety and I still needed to take Xanax.  I had immediate relief the first day on Paxil and haven't needed Xanax at all.  And my hot flashes are gone.  Life is beautiful!"


"It has been approximately 3 months and I am down 12 lbs. The side effects are minor and well worth the loss of weight. Although the weight loss has been slow, I never felt deprived of food ONCE. I plan to stay on it for a year as I have another 40 lbs to go. This pill definitely decreases my appetite. I have experienced a few headaches and yes, the coughing, but compared to having a heart attack from being overweight, I am fine with that. If you are overweight, I think you should give this medication a try for at least a month or two. Also, never felt jittery at all on this. The biggest downside is the cost. I think that is part of the plan - it costs so much that you can't afford food after paying for it. They offer a $75 off coupon."


"My 5yr old daughter had a nasty flare-up that travelled from under her arm to half way down her inner forearm. Wasted money at Chemist buying OTC creams for a month that did nothing. Seeing her in pain & itching was awful, so went back to Drs & were prescribed Elocon-UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Cleared completely in 36hrs & has never come back-this was 7yrs ago!"


"Drink the full glass of water. Then this action is more natural than many others I have tried. Find the right amount for you and then it doesn't cause painful stomach or flatulence."


"This medicine managed the depression and anxiety but not the Trichotillomania."


"This medication was very effective in clearing the severe acne."


"Best medicine i've taken in the past 15 years. Makes me a little dizzy at times but is controllable."


"I attempted suicide a few times and was hospitalized for months. I was out of work and on social security and on other meds from 2008 until 2014. I was taking meds that were extremely expensive and could not afford them. I had relocated and had a new doctor. He decided to try me on Paxil.  WOW is all I can say I was like a different person in a very short time. I have gone back to work and now hold down a fulltime position and have a life. It was like a miracle drug for me. My doctor told me I needed to let you know of my success as he was astonished also. THANK YOU FOR PAXIL"


"I have always been an anxious person. I'm a musician who performs a lot and have been taking Xanax for performing anxiety. About a month ago I went home to visit my family and started having really bad anxiety attacks that would happen every day. My heart would start racing, palpitations, hyperventilation and numbness in my arms. Every single time I thought that it was the end of my life and I was waiting for my heart to stop. I went and got blood tests and all was fine. Saw a cardiologist and my heart is ok.( I have bradycardia with rbm under 50).

I saw a psychiatrist who prescribed seroxat(peroxetine) 10 mg before bed. It has been 2 weeks and I'm starting to feel better. Haven't had another panic attack. no side effects either."


"Did not help what so ever!"


"Excellent medicine. Pulmonary hypertension practically normal since using the medicine."


"I felt very groggy and out of it for while on this drug, I felt like I could barely form a thought and had great difficulty interacting with people while on it. I had no feelings, no emotions it felt like if I had to choose an emotion it would be disoriented."


"I have trouble sleeping since my MOM passed away, plus a move too. So this really helps to calm me down, from my grief too, also to get the rest I need."


"Over the last 6 months , I've been suffering from panic attacks and severe anxiety. Accompanied with  frequent fear I experience daily physical symptoms ( pain in chest, dizziness  rapid heart rate etc. which started to control my daily life. I started taking Propranolol 10MG 3 times a day, within about 2-3 days I felt so much calmer and could cope with day to day life a lot better. Over the course of a few weeks my anxiety attacks and panic were becoming fewer and fewer . this medication has been a big turning point for me . Fingers crossed this continues"


"This cream is very and very strong, this is perhaps what many do not realise. I don't have a very sensitive skin but i had mild acne and my doctor proscribed a daily use of it. I applied before going to bed and after there second application my face totally broke out and it looked as if I had burnt my face fighting with fire, my patches were enormous and it would itch and burn. I discontinued after the third day and saw my dermatologist who proscribed Monovo to fight the side effects and Skinoren to apply instead of Epiduo. I wish I had read this thread before actually starting with Epiduo. I had to take extra unplanned holiday because I couldn't go to work with a tomato red face."


"I started with 30mg of Cymbalta and after 4 days noticed I had absolutely no pain whatsoever anywhere in my body after years of pain. I was ecstatic. That lasted 2 1/2 months and it all came back with a vengeance. I stopped taking it cold with no ill effects. Very disappointed. I'm trying 5HTP and CoQ10 now so we'll see."


"Wish I would have read alll of these reviews before I inserted it. My vagina is on fireeee! Inserted about 940 last night, it is now 630am, ohhhh man it burns."


"I've just started this and have been on it for a total of one week. I'm having unbearable side effects even though I'm following doctor orders, and constantly praying they'll go away eventually."


"I have taken Lialda for 3 years and it works very well for me.  The company that makes Lialda has a discount card so that the cost is $10.00 per month for me after insurance."


"I can say that I inserted this medication about 12 am and here it is 4 am and still.burning. I had to get some of the cream out because it caused severe itching. Worst ever I thought I felt bad before.. "


"I started taking this last month.  Initially I was taking Microgestin but it was making me extremely moody and gave me acne.  Then I switched to Sronyx and my skin is clear again and I hardly have any side effects.  This is my second month on the pill and it just seems like the side effects really do go away after 2 or 3 months. I love this pill and I doubt I am switching. I have tried so many, including the Mirena.  This is a good one."


"i was on the verge of disaster, my psychiatrist introduced aripiprazole 10 mg with least dosage. in the beginning i faced stomach problems which ended in a month time. the best result i received only after 4 months usage"


"This mediicne was given to me as I was being taken off an antidepressant and has given me headaches, nausea, joint pain, and feeling of not being fully alert.  I was started at a 1500mg daily dose and I think that is way too high for me.  I have been at this dose for over three months and the doctors seem to think that the side effects are outweighed by the positives.  I have felt more depressed since they put me on this but they don%u2019t worry about that it. I would rather have the antidepressants back at least, I could be a human with them."


"I previously gave this a 10. l said it changed my life but since moving cities my anxiety has gotten so bad and OCD has gotten worse - not sure if it pooped out or just circumstances or need to change meds...frustrating"


"I have been bleeding for almost 4 months. I did not get the second shot because the bleeding, I hope it stops soon since I didn't get the second shot. Worst experience ever"


"So far this has been the worst year of my life health wise and I blame it on Nexplanon. I had no side effects for the most part of the year and thought it was great, this then developed into Heavy and long periods that are infrequent and difficult to predict. Migraines, nausea, abdominal pain, mood swings, weakness and insomnia and countless other problems. I am currently awaiting an ultrasound to tell me if I've developed an ovarian cyst. I would not recommend this to anyone ! Be very wary of the implant."


"I have been taking this medication for well over a year now and I am totally satisfied. It has made my arthritis bearable. Even though my prescription allows me to take 2 a day, so far I have only taken 1 before bed time.  I am nearly 76 years old. My husband who is 65 started taking the same medication but he takes at least 2 every day.  He also has 2 slipped discs from a back injury along with the arthritis."


"Long life and half life, no anxiety spikes between doses. Less withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing. Also less sedating even at 2mg's 3 times a day compared to Xanax."


"I have been taking Mirapex for over 8 years now at .125 mg up to 4 times a day; however, I usually take two at 6 in the evening, and another one an hour before bedtime, and it does a wonderful job.  I began on Requip and was on it for almost a year and half, but it just stopped having any effect, and that is when I began Mirapex.  I have severe RLS, and before Mirapex, I was close to losing my mind from sleep deprivation and the consequent stress and anxiety. This medicine has literally kept me from suicide. I have had absolutely no negative side effects."


"So doctor recommended Trinessa because my periods have been inconsistent. So I have taken the first 10 pills for the pack and the first 5 days felt great never had any of the side effects. Then I slowly started to notice I would get hot and headaches out of nowhere. Then things got worse I would start crying and getting extremely emotional for no reason. I would feel like I was in a dream with fever, no energy, headache, and cry for hours for no reason. My hormones are all out of control now from just taking the first 10 pills. I wouldn't recommend this pill but then again I'm sure it affects people differently just like any other birth control pill. Just my first experience with the pill (Trinessa) has been terrible."


"I had sinus problems several times per year (Spring/Fall) for years and everything made me groggy. I could barely walk. Then the doctor started me on Entex LA and my sinus problems  no longer caused major problems."


"Mylan Lidocaine Patch offered by the Veterans Administation
are the worst product.  Do not waste your money.  I am a 90% service connected veteran and the tax money going to this product is a shame. I followed the directions to the letter and 2 hours later they came loose and wrinkled.  I took a picture and will try to post it.

Another product was that prescribed to me in a Alaska Native Clinic worked wonders.  It is called ACTAVIS I would give it a 5"


"After 6 years on Enbrel, it finally stopped working and I started on Stelara this past July 2013. Excellent results clearing tough, thick-skinned body areas like elbows and knees within 1 to 1.5 months and I'm very pleased. Somewhat perplexing while on Stelara are short cycles of psoriasis turning up and then disappearing from thin-skinned areas like scalp while the bigger problem body areas remain clear. I never had scalp psoriasis while on Enbrel, but I'd still choose Stelara overall for faster, better overall clearing."


"I've tried many different birth controls for about 3 yrs prior to taking Apri. I took Apri for my acne & birth control for 2 yrs & it worked great. I decided to stop taking birth control altogether about 1.5 yrs ago. My acne came back immediately but my periods were lighter and I didn't have cramps while I was off of it. My dermatologists prescribed me Accutane for my acne but I decided to try birth control again. I've been taking Apri for 4 months & my skin is basically completely clear. Maybe 1 or 2 when it's TOM. However I've noticed recent weight gain (10 lbs in 2 wks) & increase in my appetite & cravings. My breasts are sore & noticeably bigger. I'm worried this is side effects from Apri. But 10lbs is better than acne!"


"Was prescribed this. First dose and I'm already having difficulty achieving an erection. Not ever taking this again. Not worth it."


"I have bipolar disorder but mainly suffer with depressive episodes which can last up to 7 months . I had high hopes for this drug as I am drug resistant now and have tried every antidepressant and  mood  stabiliser. I expected it to  be a stimulant! I've only been on it 2 weeks and my shrink says it needs 6 weeks to get into my system but all my research points to a stimulant working within hours . I'm on 10mg 3 x a day and all it does is make me sleep! Not very stimulating! This dose seems to work for most people, maybe I need a bigger dose but overall so far I feel worse because I hardly have the energy to get out of bed and I feel more stimulated by caffeine, side effects for me were intense headaches and nausea, lack of appetite."


"Bipolar I, I never went manic except during extreme stress, impending death of a family member, when I was under so much stress that I could not remember if I had taken my medication.  I have never been one to abandon medication because I "missed" the high.  The only other hospitalization was when a rural local 'doctoe in a box' prescribed Prednisone, despite the fact it is contraindicated for Bipolar and that I listed that I was Bipolar on intake sheet.

That resulted in an 11 day hospitalisation to get my medications straight.

In 2005 changed to Valproic Acid.  I did have a manic episode requiring hospitalization prior to my brother's death in 2007.  Since then I have had no problems, except low level depression, which I call being 'flat'."


"Three days ago, I went to the dermatologist for the first time. I have a modest severe problem with acne and have been using all kinds of over the counter acne products like Neutrogena, Clearasil, Clean and Clear, etc. She said that I have been wasting a lot a lot of money on the acne products I have used in the past, just because they are all the same . She put me on Doryx 150 MG, Differin 0.3%, and also told me to wash my face with Cetaphil. I can say that my acne scars, which I have on both cheeks, have faded a little and the size of my pimples have gotten smaller. She said that the first month is going to be the worst because I will breakout but should see a big improvement the second month. I am really depending on this to work! "


"I experienced all of the above including thinning hair & immediate memory loss, it also effected my over all disposition and gave me what I didn't realize until after terminating my use extreme confusion/depression and extreme fatigue. Over all depression lifted a few months later and I was amazed at how my out-look brightened. This treatment definitely has a psychological effect that is not truly recognized. Density went from -2.8 to -2.7. More effects probably over shadowed by the more noticeable ones. Do not recommend this drug to anyone the side effects and effort to use are not worth the extremely small gain. Lost almost 2 years of my life due to my depressive fatigued state. At 68 I would like to have them back."


"34 yr old female, tried Enbrel for 5 weeks, it gave me a severe allergic reaction, hives, facial swelling, etc. Everything went back to normal after stopping the drug, but now I am weary of all biologics. This disease is a nightmare."


"Okay so its my first time using this product and while i am experiencing slight burning it feels more like an itch. I dont have a diagnosed Yeast infection nor did i know how to pin point the symptoms but i can tell you now the itch creme that comes in the double pack works quite well to take away the itching. didnt feel comfortable puting the egg in and was actually quite disturbed by the position they ask u to take it in. Only have had the thing in for about 2 hours and i just hope to god it works. I'm getting sick of medicine, this al started because of antibiotics for a sinus infection!"


"I've had mild to moderate acne since I was 14 (now 24, 10 yrs!) and I've tried EVERYTHING but nothing seemed to cure my acne for the long run. It started getting worse in my 20s and I was determined that it was a hormonal imbalance. After some research I decided to try Yaz... I really wish I hadn't. I was on it for 3 mths and 1 week, taking it every day at the same time. For the first 6 weeks, there were no changes. After that until I stopped... my acne just kept getting aggressively worse and worse with no signs of improvement. I've never seen my skin so bad in my life! Clogged pores, cysts, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules started popping up almost daily even in places I've never had acne. Just didn't work for me. :("


"Makes me feel very moody and sensitive, my husband and I fight all the time. When we got married I felt so much in love but know not sure about it. He said I changed a lot after having our baby. So not sure if the IUD is making me feel that way. I feel so bad because I get mad very easy for little things and I feel like I am loosing my husband. Of course that he doesn't want to wear his ring makes me think things but he said that he is not use to wear rings and I always wear mine. I cook breakfast every single day, cook lunch for us to take it to work since we do not have to much money and sometimes I feel that he doesn't really appreciate it! Do laundry, clean and he doesn't really help me much and he doesn't see it. Not sure what to think"


"I enjoyed Evekeo.  It was great when it came to improving focus.  I also have shift work disorder so for me stimulants are great as they help me overcome the hump I hit every morning when I just want to go to bed and sleep all day.  My wife complained that I was getting really hard to live with compared to normal.  I knew I was more irritable than normal.  Over the 5 months I took it I did feel like the level of irritabilty and arguementativeness was steadily increasing.  Stopped taking when my wife told me I was starting to become unbearable.   I usually get 2 migraines a year but while on evekeo I had 3 in 5 months."


"I have had a wonderful experience with mirena! I have had zero side effects, Its been great! I cant believe so many negative reviews but everyone is different and there is something that works for everybody! My sister didnt like mirena so had her taken out for paragard which she absolutely loves! I honestly cant say anything bad about any IUD I think they are awesome. Pills are old news this is a new generation for women who cant take control of are bodies and choose when we are ready for babies."


"DO NOT GET THIS!!! I mean if you're okay with having unpredictable periods and non stop bleeding, then be my guest. My rod was inserted Mar. 2015, it's now Feb. 2016, and I'm ready to get it removed. I got it because at the time, I just had a baby and wasn't planning on getting pregnant any time soon. The first month I bled for two weeks, but it was light. The next four months, nothing. Once Sep., rolled around the unpredictable/non stop bleeding began. My sex drive was extremely low, and still is. I'm so over this birth control and will be getting it out asap! Btw, I didn't get pregnant, so I guess it's good for something."


"I've been on Pristiq for a week and already feel like a new person. I was EXTREMELY hesitant to take the medication because I had tried other antidepressants in the past without success plus there seems to be nothing but negative written about the drugs. I take no other medications and am a healthy 42 year old. I had a few days of nausea which was relieved mostly by taking the medication in the morning with food. I have a little dry mouth and use the bathroom a little less but otherwise have no side effects. I feel like a film was lifted off me. It's hard to explain. I hope to continue to feel as balanced as I do now. I'm taking this for anxiety and dysthmic depression. The drug company offers assistance with co-payment. "


"I started at 199lbs. (Barely at the 30 BMI required to take this medication) After 3 months, I'm down to 175 and still going strong. For my height, I should weigh around 160. I've had problems with weight loss since I hit my 40s plus it's hard for me to workout at times due to arthritis. This medication isn't a cure all but it does help when you are ready for a life change. My insurance does not pay for this yet even with a prior authorization but I'm willing to pay the monthly price."


"I understand every woman is different, but Mirena has been wonderful for me. I have struggled for 25 years with painful cramps and excessive bleeding and Mirena is the only thing that has worked for me. I never have had children, so there was some pretty nasty pain when it was put in. I am on my second one and it was much less painful the second time around. Both my husband and I could feel my strings at first but that faded with time. As I said it isn't for everyone."


"I've been taking cabergoline for about a month now and my first 2 weeks i had really bad headaches and stomach aches the next day. Now i just experience a very bloated stomach like twice a week which is annoying. I'm hoping that stops and i lose some of this weight gain because of this high prolactin."


"I have an extreme desire for sweets, Eating in the middle of the night. I Definitely lost any desire to exercise (never been like that before)!!! I'm experiencing a dependency on this medication without it controlling my appetite. Within the first 6 months I got results but never reached my goal! Thinking I need more to reach desired weight loss!! Having difficulty with the idea of not taking it anymore even though I do not like my side effects.. Feeling sadness and then extreme happiness all in one day.

    I've been on this medicine for a year and two months now!!"


"If you are struggling with kicking drinking and are prone to reaching from one addiction to another, RUN to a doctor and get naltrexone. I've been three weeks without drinking and it's removed my desire to drink. Completely.

I was a late comer to alcoholism. After an outpatient rehabilitation fior meth addiction, cigarette smoking and pills, I successfully kicked those addictions and within a couple years acquired the need for drinking. Then drinking and Klonopin with a side of wellbutrin. When I say drinking, I am a female, medium build, late 30s, throwing back a fifth or more a day.

Stopped wellbutrin, started naltrexone and lexapro. Life is good."


"Been on Biaxin earlier in the year for a sinus infection, worked like a charm then, and the side effects were slight. (Just the metallic taste.)  Got prescribed it for bronchitis a couple of days ago and I've got the worst nausea, can't even look at or smell food."


"I smoked for 40 years and quit after taking Chantix for 3 weeks. That was 9 years ago."


"It usually works in between 3hours. I'll recommended."


"My daughter came home with lice this friday. I tried 2 types of head lice shampoo that didn't work. My daughter doctor prescribe Sklice. Wow it work wonders in 1 day no more lice. I'm very thankful. And it's very expensive."


"I really like this birth control. I first got on it when I was experiencing terribly painful cramps that made me throw up. Once I started taking the pill, everything was instantly better. No cramps at all, skin looked great, mood was fine. I was perfectly happy. However, when I was off the pill for a month, the painful cramps came back and I was vomiting. This is the best birth control I've had. I recommend it for everyone."


"I have been on Natazia for almost 2 years. For about a year and half I haven't really had a period. Some months its absolutely nothing at all. Occasionally I spot. Last year I told the Gyno she said its nothing to worry about. My skin doesn't break out on this pill. I was on Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo, My skin was terrible. I have gained a lot of weight since on this pill but the clear skin and no period is kind of worth it. I use to get terrible cramps and bleed a lot. Hope this is helpful."


"I went on Tikosyn during 4 day stay in hospital in Feb. 2016 for initiation. I had already failed 3 antiarrhythmics, and my second cardioversion lasted about a week, and I had had very serious side effects from flecainide and propafenone which both sent me to the emergency room.  Four hours after the second dose of Tikosyn I locked into sinus rhythm and stayed there.

I have had some 3-4 abbreviated runs of irregular HR lasting less than 2 mins. each from Feb. through July, but I'm still very happy.  This is one of the few drugs I have ever taken that works, with no side effects that I am aware of.  It has given me my life back.  I am able to ride bikes, walk 3-5 miles per day, and generally feel normal.again.  I hope it keeps working!"


"It's a wonderful knock out punch if everything else has failed, or if you've taken something like Ambien and it stops working. For me Ambien was great until it stopped working, I then tried Trazodone but that didn't help much. Seroquel is an antipsychotic but at small doses (25-50mg) it only hits histamine receptors so its like a large dose of Benadryl- but much better then Benadryl. Only downside is that it is a little hard to get out of bed the next day but you will sleep like a bear so it's worth it. Takes about an hour to an hour and a half to kick in and 25 mg does the trick for me. Also, there is no weight gain at small doses so that's nice too."


"It worked with taking another overactive bladder medicine.  But eventually I experienced severe fatigue, blurred vision, weight gain and mostly it caused me intimacy problems.  I discontinued it, got it all back."


"I had to taper off my Lexapro while starting this. I did a wk of the 10 mg during that and now I'm on my 2nd wk of 20mg. I'm not having any side effects like others have mentioned, but I'm not seeing any benefit yet either. I just spent 3 hrs yesterday crying, and then alternated that with being angry about everything (torn window screen, broken handle, garage motor quitting-everything was crap!), then I'd sob again. I hope this picks up soon, as does my family! However, I'm also 46 and wonder if some of this is pre-menopause??? Maybe I need to call my Dr. and have the dosage increased now? Otherwise, I see him again in 5 wks. I just don't know, but my Dr has high hopes and praise for this medicine."


"Love it"


"I got nexplanon after my surprise son and had no periods for a year however I had no sex drive, it was painful even, and cramping but no period. Then the flood gates let loose and I started having 2 week periods with hormone fluxes, hot flashes, weight gain and acne. So after a few months I got it removed and got a non hormonal IUD and I bleed for 3 weeks. Then had a week off. Then had ANOTHER period. Still having issues and I don't see them going away any time soon. Super unhappy with this product."


"As stated Tussionex is expensive. With that said you get what you pay for. I had a cough that kept me up for 3 days. I went to my doctor and he prescribed Tussionex for me. I had 1 teaspoon before bed and woke up 8 1/2 hours later. My cough did not wake me up once during the night. "


"I have been taking Silenor every night for 5 months and love it.  It doesn't knock me out or make me loopy like Ambien.  Silenor just makes me a bit drowsy, but more importantly is that when I wake up in the middle of the night I fall right back to sleep - which is a lifesaver for me. Since it's non-addictive, this is great for just normal calm times in my life, which is 95% of the time.  But when I'm stressing out over something and all panicky, then Silenor does practically nothing for me.  I have to take Ambien or Ativan during that 1-2 week period I'm stressing."


"I have been on Forteo 3 months now, I started taking it after a thyroid surgery left my parathyroids damaged. This has kept me out of the hospital and living a happy healthy lifestyle."


"The only medication that stops most of the noise and unnecessary thoughts in my head."


"I have been on Symbyax for about 3 yrs.and it works great. Slept like a log, my emotions were suppressed (not sure if that's good or bad).  I was recently changed to generic and I am having problems with mood swings and even worse weight gain."


"I have been taking Maxalt for a couple of years and it's the only migraine medicine that gets rid of the pain without making me sick.  I have a couple of side effects: tingling in my jaw, neck, and spine and also it makes me have to pee a lot. "


"The topamax worked great for my migraines, the bad part is that it causes kidney stones."


"I have been on most of the SSRI over the past 16 years and before that on the old style anti-depressants which were the worst.  I changed to Brintellix after 7 years on Lexapro and at first I felt fantastic. I did have some initial nausea and headache which dissipated over the first few weeks. I started on 10mg and have been on this dose for the last 5 weeks. The initial success has been overshadowed by sleep disturbance with vivid dreams and some nightmares, plus increasing agitation and low level feeling of anger. My concentration is affected by these background feelings as I feel agitated most of the time now.  Think this means it isn't going to work for me, and yes another failed med!"


"Terrible joint and muscle pain. Must stop it. Did take down my cholesterol a lot"


"My experience with this drug came thru my mother to whom had Small Cell lung cancer. She was diagnosed in January 2013. She underwent chemo therapy. She had complained to her Dr. that she was experiencing fluttering and tightness in her chest during chemo treatments. December 13, 2013 she had a severe allergic reaction to this medication. She passed away December 26, 2013 at 12:05 am. The Dr. Stated it was an experimental drug at best and the results were unpredictable. So they used my mother as a guinea pig is that it?"


"Have been on Seroquel XR 25mg (once before bed) for about 6 months now and my life has completely changed for the better. Yeah, the weight gain is a pain but its a small price to pay for normality. Social anxiety / severe insomnia has not been an issue for months!! Am finally myself again. Have tried other antipsychotics but nothing works as well as this one. Only downside is an insatiable appetite - but you can minimize weight gain by substituting with fruits etc, which is what Im currently doing."


"I just had the worse 3 days of pain in many months because Rite Aid gave me the Generic patch. It isn't the same. The brand name has a delivery system with a reservoir of medicine on top of the patch. For me the brand name worked great."


"Have been taking Duragesic for 10  years. It works great, I use a coupon that covers up to $50. out of pocket, my insurance copay is $35 therefore I pay noting for name brand. The generic does not work as effective as name."


"I have been using Epiduo for over 1 year now and besides the side effects, it has helped my face, chest and back acne tremendously!  For the first few months of using it, I had terrible dry, flakey and very red irritating skin. I didn't care as much then but it really became a problem when I began to wear foundation. I now know to moisturize  constantly and ONLY APPLY A THIN LAYER!
Overall, thanks to Epiduo I barely have any acne on my chest. My back is no longer severely bad but now moderate and controlled. My moderate facial acne is so much better ! Only downfalls: sometimes my skin was terribly burnt and dry. Also really expensive but worth it!"


"Lexapro worked great for anxiety, but I gained 45 pounds while on this medicine for 2 years.  It made me constantly hungry."


"Worked great for me, except I pooped myself and had to change my sheets in the middle of the night."


"Im staring to notice that the extraction areas of my mouth are less inflamed and finally shrinking. Anyone who knows me extremely well knows I had extremely impacted and crooked teeth. Because of this there was no skin or bone between each individual tooth, making it a rough spot to heal. I finally got back in touch with the dentist last week and he put me on a prescription mouth rince that contains Chlorhexidine in it (Nasty stuff) but it seems to be doing the trick.

Wile there is still bone exposed the bone is no longer grey and much of it has been covered over by scar tissue. I count my blessing that they did my uppers in 2 settings letting the first batch heal before extracting the second batch or I would have been layed open so much worse.

There is some slight bone loss but the Dentist says its nothing they cant work with and nothing that will need any bone graphting (Thank the Lord)"


"Works great for me I tried Seroquel, Lunesta, and Ambien with poor results Belsomra was the key the key I've found is following the directions of taking it on a empty stomach 30 minutes before you want to sleep. I have experienced no side effects fortunately I got approval from my insurance they pay the full amount"


"I'm only on day 1 and I'm amazed at the difference in such a short time. I've gone from gasping for breath to being mildly puffed, more energy and I can move quicker. I can see it's going to change the quality of my life. I have emphysemia and am 62 years.

Thank you for developing this drug as my previous inhaler and puffers were not helping anymore.

Thankyou"


"Never again!!  I wish I would have read the reviews also.  The side effects from the product are 10xtimes worse than the YI.  I have swelling, itching and unbearable burning!  This is even after I took the product almost 24 hours ago."


"Tykerb along with Xeloda have stabilized my tumors.  I have been on these medicines for a year."


"I have been using Tri-Sprintec for a few months, before that I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I used Ortho for a few years but had to change due to switching insurance companies. I was a little bit hesitant to use Tri-Sprintec at first due to the previous reviews that I read about. My experience has been very good. I haven't had any break outs, weight gain or emotional problems. I have had an increase in breast size and tenderness but the tenderness wasn't too uncomfortable. Usually when I switch birth control, I have a cycle for at least a month and a half but not this time around. I had no break through bleeding. I have had light and regular cycles, which is the purpose of me being on birth control. I would definitely recommend Tri-Sprinte"


"I suffer from a nagging sense of anxiety that shadows my every waking minute. This medicine has enabled me to live a normal life."


"Love Welchol...... Thanks to my family doctor I can feel normal again"


"34 yrs old been drinking vodka everyday the last 3-4 years I would get black out drunk every night. Used to just drink after work but I started feeling like crap so I started drinking at work all day long just to feel normal. Drank last night woke up this morning and I felt horrible. Went to the ER on my way there I stopped and got a pint drank half of it. Went into the ER. They hooked me up to an IV gave valium and vitamin drip did blood work and gave me chlordiazepoxide I instantly felt better. Got a 5 day prescription 25 mg 4 times a day so far so good! But its only day 1 I'm afraid to sleep tonight but I wanna stop drinking 100% so hope this does it. Good luck everyone"


"Triglyceride levels reduced markedly. Very surprised!"


"It does stuff I never thought meds would do.  It has made corrections to my perceptions and how I look at things and my racing thoughts"


"Was prescribed Spiriva dry powder capsules in May of 2015, this was during a bout of atypical pneumonia which I had weeks before being prescribed Sprivia, and lingered  for weeks after.  As a result of the illness I suffered pulmonary exacerbation which brought about COPD symptoms to the point that now 8 months later I have to use Oxygen [2.LPM] 24/7. It has been taxing and shocking but the  Spiriva along with Symicort [80/4.5] does help, I measure my O2 Blood saturation several times daily, I have experimented with halting one and both medications over small periods of times and have realized that I can do without the Symicort with not much variation in the O2 Saturation, bit when the  Spiriva is halted for 48 hours the O2 Saturation drops"


"I'm so mixed about this birth control. When I first started I had weight gain and SUCH insane mood swings for months that it completely ruined my relationship and my life. I never attributed it to the pill though (but now, after reading all these reviews I see it was the pill), and kept on it, and since then those symptoms have completely disappeared. I hated my period though, and just kept taking the pill without the iron pills, to "skip" my period. It worked for quite a while, but now I've been bleeding almost non-stop for four months. I'm probably going to have to go back to taking them normally and having a period."


"Hi There I've been on Saxenda for 4 weeks. I am up to 2.4 and have lost 5.6kg's. The first day or so after increasing the dosage i feel nauseous and when i eat i get a sore stomach but this passes after the second or third day. Overall I am very happy with the results so far."