"My experience with Minastrin was extremely favorable. I was suffering from intense period symptoms-- overwhelmingly bad cramps that left me bedridden for at least 2 days, dizziness, uncomfortably heavy flow, irregularity, and periods that lasted up to 9 days.

The first month of taking Minastrin was, admittedly, rough. I suffered some spotting and rather invasive mood swings. However, I have read that this is not common, and might be related to the intensity of my periods prior to taking Minastrin.

Once I got used to having Minastrin in my body (it took about 4 months), my periods became extremely low-maintenance. I still suffer from mild cramping, but I now have regular and very, very light periods, thanks to Minastrin."


"Great drug. Never knew how important sleep was to the human body. Would only sleep 3 hours a night and thought that was normal. However since I have been on Ambien, I eat at night and do not remember it at all. My family tells me I am funny but do not remember talking to them. Never had dreams before, now they are vivid and real and colorful, this is a bit on the weird side."


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"I have been using the shot for 7 years now and I love it. I don't have to worry about a period. I have not experienced any change in sex drive nor have I experienced any negative side effects. I would recommend Depo."


"I am 20 years old and have been taking 60mg Vyvanse for a little more than 4 years now and It really helps me focus. It increases my attention span, clarity, and motivation without giving me jitters. However, I have experienced almost every side effect that comes with this medicine including insomnia, appetite loss, night time depression, flat-lined emotions throughout the day, ect. However, despite what you might think, there are ways around these bad side effects. Staying healthy is KEY. Making sure your keeping yourself hydrated and getting a good hour of exercise everyday can greatly reduce some of these bad side effects, and also hanging out with friends regularly helps too. This is just my experience though."


"I just started my second pack of Lo Loestrin Fe and so far I like it. I haven't had any noticeable weight gain or acne. The first month of pills I did not get a period but I have had minor cramps around period time. No spotting either. I would prefer to have a period since I do worry about being pregnant but I think this pill is much better to my body than my previous birth controls. I will continue this pill. Initially I was worried about its effectiveness since its such a low dose but I'm glad my body can handle it better.
Also, I took this birth control for a month before taking Beyaz. I didn't have a period that month but got regular periods on Beyaz. I have heard that not having a period is very common so I don't think I need to worry about it."


"I was so excited when i purchase the alli pills I started eating less 3 meals a day and 1 snack and my 3 pills didn't miss a day and I walk 5 times a week 3 in a half miles and no change was so ever I was scare to go on the scale I finally did after taking the pills for 20 days and did not loss not even 1 pound these pills do not work at all . I will not buy them again sorry wastes of my time and money "


"My daughter was taking Generess for two years loved it but then insurance doesnt cover it and the whopping $142 monthly to continue just couldnt afford.  So we tried Trinessa and only in the first month but my daughter has had such severe bleeding the entire time she has been on this pill also has had some blood clots.  I know it takes a little time to get in your system and work effectively but not sure if she will continue on this or not.  But has helped awesomely with her acne."


"I discovered this site today while looking for other answers to the generic versions of Effexor XR.  I was on Prozac for about 4 years due to my MS and caring for and losing both my husband and mother to Cancer in a 18 month time frame.  I asked to switch to something else as Prozac didn't really help. It took a bit to wean me and put me on a low dose of Effexor ER 75mg a day and I eventually got bumped to 150mg a day of Effexor XR.  It's been a real life saver for me, I feel normal and do not have days of tears for no reason. "


"I have been taking this medication for 30 years, and have never had a side effect or seizure. Works very well for me. No complaints. "


"Absolutely amazing. I have been treated for bipolar/major depression since I was an adolescent. Been on everything under the sun. Some did help-but nothing kept me consistently on an even keel. By the time my Dr gave me samples of Latuda-I had no expectations. For the first time in my adult life I feel normal. My mood is relaxed and happy-I'm sleeping well and no excessive hunger. It does kill your libido-but that is fine with me-I have lost 7 lbs. I started on 40mg and gradually increased to 120mg--I also take 300mg Wellbutrin, 30mg Adderell twice a day and Ativan as needed for anxiety. This medication is life changing."


"I have been on this medication for 5 months. I have lost 20 lbs. I have experience SERIOUS heartburn to the point of it waking me up from my throat burning. I still crave sweets towards the end of my shot wearing out for the week, but I continued to lose weight despite eating sweets. My doctor reported my sugars were high both times after testing alc (somewhere in the 6.0 to 6.3 range). I have started wanting to throw up a couple of days after my shot. Weird this just started. I can no longer get free samples of this, so I will be switching to Farxiga. It is bittersweet having to go off of this medication. I have tried Victoza & Trulicity too. Trulicity equalled heartburn. Victoza no symptoms but very little weight loss."


"My father was left perpetually angry and incapable of much logical thought after suffering undiagnosed mini-strokes in the last year of his life.
Citalopram was a huge help to his and the family's quality of life."


"I'm 18 and got the paraguard in March. I'm sharing this because I think it's horrible, but then again I've never given birth, so my cervix isnt used to being opened- at all. But the insertion was insanely painful, I was crying and almost begging them to stop. Afterwards I was nauseous and very pale- I had to sit in the office for a good 20 minutes before I could walk again. I had to drive home and I was in so much pain I almost crashed. The pain didn't go away for 2 months- straight. It was constant, out of no where lying on the ground, curled in a ball pain. After two months, it started to get better. Except came my periods. It would be heavy, to the point where I bled through a super-plus tampon in 30 minutes. And now I'm in pain."


"I had Kyleena inserted in May and my periods have been getting better lasting just 1 week every month.  The only con there is to it is just getting it put in you will cuss like a sailor because of the pain, but luckily it doesn't last more than a minute and I never had a baby before.  My partner doesn't feel it during sex, I had no mood changes, no acne, no weight gain, it's the best birth control ever!! I will get it again in 5 years"


"I've struggled with depression since I was a teenager (and attempted suicide then). In college I started having panic attacks. A few years later I was put on this new medicine called Effexor (after getting no relief from Paxil nor Zoloft) and for the first time in my life I felt relatively normal!  I've been on Effexor - 150 mg/day for 20 years now and it has REALLY helped me to function at a high level.  I have gone off it several times - VERY slowly, but each time, a few months after being completely off, BANG - unbelievable depression, and I'd go back on. I'm at peace knowing I'll most likely be on it form the rest of my life.  Helps with depression AND anxiety.  No problems drinking while taking it, had three healthy kids while on it."


"Helped me pass my stone within 3 hours of taking."


"I had a bacteria infection, and after taking those metallic tasting pills I always get a yeast infection right afterwards. So I went to Walgreens and purchased this product. I went home, took a bath, then applied the monistat 1 one day use... My cooch has been on fire since I inserted it... So I went online to read the reviews, and I found it good to know that it's not just me with a fire crotch..  however , I do feel like the product works, but the burning feeling is uncomfortable"


"I love Differin. My skin is always pretty dry and red though. It has dramatically improved my skin but I still suffer from breakouts and blackheads. Now they are just smaller. Decent product if you have mild to moderate acne."


"extreme increased anxiety"


"Hi. I have been on methotrexate 10 pills once a week and embrel injection 50mg  once a week and now added Lyrica 50 mg 2 x a day. Told I have RA, and fibromyalgia. But even with these great meds I feel bad. From my waist to botton of my feet I hurt so. I do see my legs are swelling so very large and skin gets tight it hurts to walk. I dont know what else to do. I work and am on my feet all day. I go up and down the stairs at home I try to get extra walks in going around the blocks. But it hurts too bad. Im very tolerant to pain but this is to the point of no return. I feel bad for my family that maybe I'm a burden. And if I feel this way now how will I feel if I'd ever need some one to help me with everyday chores and hygiene. They may not see"


"Only been taking the generic Wellbutrin Sr 150mg for a few days. And only once a day. I'm also taking Buspar 2 times a day, and have been for a month. It started to lose its effectiveness so along with increasing the daily dose of it, I was given Wellbutrin SR. It's 330am and I'm wide awake. Didn't have much energy today but even with melatonin, I woke up at 130 And can't fall back asleep. I've been craving water all day. Smoking less cigarettes. Appetite was less today than usual....Thank God. So far I really like the Wellbutrin Sr.
.minus the insane heartburn it's giving me. So long as it doesn't cause my hair to fall out like Zoloft did, I should be able to tolerate the others."


"The most helpful side effect is that prior to the use of this drug I was having the urge to urinate up to 3 times a night. As of one week on HCZT  the frequent urination is no longer a problem."


"At 52yrs old, Had my knee reconstructed and medial meniscus removed on 5/29/15. Was having terrible pain in my patella. Got the shot on 3/14/16. After about 2 weeks my knee is pain free. Back to playing basketball, softball, weightlifting and running."


"I got this on Tuesday, took it out Friday! I have never been so sick on birth control ever. I was sluggish barely able to walk, dizzy, nausea was my best friend like seriously. Three days! "


"I just wanted to share my experience with the Skyla insertion. Whether or not this birth control method works i'd likse to know because I just got it a couple days ago. I'm 21. I was undecided between Mirena & Skyla. Mirena is for 5 years, Skyla is for 3. My Dr told me that since I haven't had kids I should go with Skyla. She said it was smaller(in size) than Mirena & would be less painful. I wasn't told to take any type of pain reliever before hand. I went in at 9 am, didn't eat breakfast. Dr said I would feel a little cramping, like my period cramps. Those cramps were worse. My blood pressure went down & what was supposed to be a 10 min insertion, was a 45 min stay. It was tough but I hope it was worth it. Take tylenol/motrin before hand & eat b-fast!"


"Did 5 failed IVF and 2 months on this and got pregnant naturally."


"I've been taking flagyl  500mg twice a day for 6 days now for bacterial vaginitis.  I almost decided to give up on sx but I told my new bf that we have to be extra careful next time.  Wash our hands like a surgeon.  I'm not even sure I want to have oral sx anymore.  I just don't think it is worth it.  Is it possible not to get an infection with oral.   I am at the home stretch.  I have that metallic taste in my mouth and nausea.  I'm also fatigued but I am a mother of two girls and it could be anything.  My doctor actually prescribed this medication for 10 days but I'm only doing it for 7.  My symptoms are gone and I just wanted to comment because I like reading other people's stories.  It really helps me not feel so alone."


"I have osteoarthritis in my right knee and fingers foot and ankle. I was also diagnosed with a 5th metatarsal stress fracture. Apparently I had the stress fracture for at least a year but thought it was arthritis.

I was prescribed 15 mg of mobic daily by a podiatrist for the stress fracture. Within 1 hour of taking it the pain was almost gone. I had been taking 600-1200 mg of ibuprofen on a bad day of flares, sometimes having to take naproxen instead

Mobic allows me restful sleep but it does make me drowsy...I need 10 hours of sleep to recover. However I can take it every other day and it still works on both sharp and dull pain. This in the only NSAID that has worked this well for me and I have taken them all for the past 10 years"


"Took a long time to see results and seemed to become less effective after 6 months. I'm headed back to the doctor to find other options."


"I applied Taclonex for over a year. It sooths and moisturizes the skin but consistent improvement did not happen. My Psoriasis seemed to flare up and then subside without any direct impact from this product. It is expensive!"


"My six-year-old son started to experience flu like symptoms chills fever bodyaches and so I took him to the ER and they prescribe Tamiflu because he tested  positive for type a influenza this was on a Friday and by Saturday afternoon he was eating again not like he normally does but more than he was on Friday which was nothing  basically but some applesauce I am thankful for the Tamiflu because I believed it helped alleviate his flu virus now if his fever is low enough he can go back to school on Monday I don't think this would have been possible without the Tamiflu"


"I'm finishing up my first pack and I can honestly say I love it. I only experience minimal side effects but with putting hormones in your body that's to be expected. I take the pill at 9pm every night and about an hour later I get a little bit nauseous but it's not that bad. I also had a little (barely noticeable) acne, sore boobs, light dizziness, spotting and increased appetite but mind over matter! Of course if you freak it'll feel worse than it really is. Overall this pill is great and I'm not pregnant so it's doing its job!"


"I have been on 145 MG of Linzess for 5 days now. I technically have idiopathic chronic constipation. But it's caused by a basketball sized hernia. I have to wear an abdominal binder for support and that causes the constipation. Because of the hernia I have no muscular stomach wall. Sternum to pelvic bone and almost 10 inches wide. So on top of constipation, I have little to nothing to push it out with. What a conundrum, huh!

Well when I take a dose I feel the need to go after about 1 1/2 hrs. But....it's minimal. Just enuf to say I'm here but I'm not come g out yet. Hopefully I get some real relief soon and become regular soon as well!"


"I've been on Yaz, BeYaz, and Gianvi, all of which did wonders for my skin. Recently I was given Loryna by my pharmacy. Not thinking anything of it, I started my pack as usual. Not only did this pill immediately give me daily cystic breakouts along my jaw/cheeks/chin, but it also introduced me to the nightmare that is back acne. Having never suffered from breakouts on my back, this caused a whole new form of embarrassment, and just in time for summer! I suffered through the pack then asked to go back to Gianvi. 2 weeks later my skin and back are clearing up beautifully. I've read multiple reviews of people having the same problem; if you notice your acne getting worse on Loryna, don't wait it out--switch back to Gianvi or name brand Yaz!"


"I have a bad cough for two months after a cold, postnasal drip make me cough continuously, I feel tired and helpless, until I start taking benzonatate 100mg 3/day, this medication is working well on me, however in my case the postnasal drip is due to allergies, therefore I need to take antihistamines and decongestants in combination with the cough suppressant, otherwise my symptoms won't improve."


"I have had to take this medication for years.  Not because I need to but because of the withdrawal symptoms.  My doctor and I have been working on this for so long.  My doctor even said it's too bad we didn't know then what we know now, he would have prescribed me anything but this. "


"I am so glad that my foot doctor prescribed this medication to me. For years I tried over-the-counter medications and creams and liquids...to no avail. I have had slight side effects such as headaches, tiredness and smelly gas. But overall, I am very happy. I am almost done with my second bottle and I glad to say that my big toes are almost all clear. If only my little toes will hurry and catch up with the big toes."


"I recently switched from Loestrin to Zovia. Loestrin make me cramp really bad when I spotted.  And I took them everyday at the same time. I also would spot for about a week. When I started taking Zovia which has been for a month and a half it made nauseous and had/have tenderness of the breast. Nausea went away and my skin cleared up but I am still experiencing tenderness of the breast.. they hurt really bad and my nipples are sore. My breast have also enlarged to a cup size. I don't know if this will be for only a short time or will I continue having this soreness. But overall I like it minus my breast being sore and huge!!"


"I started taking this pill in January for my heavy menstrual flow and blood clots, the Dr prescribed ortho tri-cyclen which were the first pills I started taking back in 2006 when the Dr first put me on them ok so fast forward I go to take prescription to pharmacy and they tell me its not covered under my insurance, so here comes Junel Fe 1/20 I got pills and Dr told me to start taking them the first day I get my period in which I did like a week later. I read the side effects and got kinda worried wasn't sure if I wanted to take them but did. Here I am a month later and now on my second pack. My period this Month February was not heavy nor did it last more than 5 days. So far no side effects what so ever Thank God!!"


"Hard to tell if this drug worked yet or not but it defiantly made me sick.  Got the infusion Friday and on Saturday I had a 102   Fever and could barely get out of bed.  I had chills, I'm sweating all over the place and my husband literally had to help me to the bathroom . I was dizzy and every bone in my body ached.  By Sunday afternoon, I was a little bit better  but four days later I'm still feeling achy and have diarrhea .  I won't be doing another infusion."


"I am 33 years old and have had debilitating lower back pain for over 5 years. Some days I cannot walk. One week ago my Dr started me on Mobic and I can not believe the immediate relief. I have not had this little pain in years..I'm so excited. I'm very saddened to see the long term down falls. I'm so glad to have it though. Wish I had it years ago."


"After reading comments on here I thought I would writ a realistic review based on the truth.
I took terbinafine tablets for 6 months. I didn't have any side affects and had 1 blood test. My organs were all fine.
I have read on here that people's toes started to clear within a month. I can safely say that this is untrue. You will not see any results until the fungus has been killed and a new unaffected nail starts to grow. This can take over a year. For me I think it was about 10 -11 months. So 4 or so months after I finished the treatment. My nail didn't look any different from when I started. And then if by magic a new clean nail started growing. At this stage I got rid of all my socks and shoes and replaced them. Toe nails grow slowly!!"


"I've been on Invokana  for year in a half. At first I did lose weight as I've done with other diabetic medications. That lasted maybe a month and than stopped. I didn't see a significant drop in my A1C and have frequent yeast infection. If I can't get to the pharmacy to pick it up and am without it for a couple of days I get relief from the yeast infection. I'm to the point where I am tired of dealing with having the and will most likely ask my doctor to take me off of it."


"Before Opana, I was taking 100mg Morphine 3x daily for my lower back pain from a bulging disc at L5-S1. The pain relief from the Opana is better than any other pain medication that I have tried.

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"I had a tension headache that lasted over 15 days. Demerol helped me for a couple hours, then the headache came back. It progressively became worse and worse until I was near vomiting and was crying from the pain. Half a pill and a night's rest made my headache go completely away. A few minor, short ones have come back, but Bupap was my life saver. I have another extremely painful headache, and I just took a full pill, so let's hope this will help my headache again."


"I was on Gianvi from the age of 16-22 & I loved it. I had great skin (w/ the occ. brkout), short periods, & little cramping. I heard that Mirena IUD made it so you had no periods & I thought not having to take a pill every day would be great too. So I switched to the IUD & everything was going well until about 6 months in I started getting HORRIBLE acne, like I had never had before. Long story short I got it out & I just recently switched over from IUD back to Gianvi (after a few month break in between my acne got a lot better). Since getting back on Gianvi I have been having the horrible acne coming back. I see my esthetician weekly & have since my IUD acne. Going to try to stick it out for 3-4 mo. & hoping to have the ance goes away soon."


"Save yourself and DO NOT take this. I've been on BC since I was 15 and have never had this many problems. I've literally been on this pill for one WEEK and every single night I've had the most insane and vivid dreams. Last night I woke up in a full blown panic attack, racing heart, beading sweats. I've never had issues with anxiety and or panic attacks up until I've started taking this pill. In addition to the terrible sleep, every day I get a new GIANT boil/cyst pimple. I've always had very clear and non-oily skin up until now. These are not normal pimples with heads but huge, painful, and hard ones. I wouldn't wish these symptoms on my worst enemy. I am taking these and flushing them down the toilet. I'd rather be knocked up! its that bad"


"Just got my skyla inserted about 5 hours ago. Insertation was P A I N F U L L. Well at least for me. Inserting of the skyla was the worst cramp I have ever experienced and I have PCOS. Couple of hours later, still cramping but light bleeding. Not much to say for right now, but will update couple months from now!"


"I've had it in for about 6 weeks now. My first week with it in was perfect, I had no side effects. However after that I started bleeding and now its been going on for exactly 1 month with no signs of stopping. I really want to like it and I don't want to get it removed. I'm hoping it will stop bleeding on its own or I'm going to get it out"


"Be patient -- it may take a couple of days -- but you will get results.  Follow the instructions and take your capful each day in a liquid drink -- I use apple juice. I absolutely cannot taste any difference.   You will feel the urge and there is absolutely no straining.  It is a miracle OTC remedy!"


"It has been 2 years since I've suffered with Chronic Hives.  Like many on this board, nothing has worked.  After a severe outbreak of hives, and a visit to my Doctor, he put me on Xyzal. I can say I'm about 95% hive free.  I still have some hives but they're not as many or as large.  It is very early with this treatment to say that it will continue this way.  But, for the first time, I am hopeful.  I will return to this forum to give updates."


"Started this month, get headaches and am tired.  Had a liver transplant in July 2014, and have had recurring acities, getting tapped 2 x week.  It has almost stopped.  Keeping fingers crossed.  Very expensive, thank God for tricare."


"I have mod/severe RA overlapping with PSA. I developed a worsening of Psoriasis on Humira. I stopped Humira and DR wanted me to try Otezla to clear my Psoriasis. I can say this is the worst drug i have ever taken. I had a severe migraine for 5 days. I had very low energy levels, loss of appetite and nausea. I also developed really bad spasms. I took Methotrexate for 5 years and didn't feel this bad. I stopped Otezla going back to Humira and Methotrexate... I hope!"


"I've been taking Latuda since about November. I also take Klonopin to help me sleep which it doesn't seem to be doing anymore. I take my Latuda in the evening. I've also noticed a huge drop in my sexual appetite and it definietly has suppressed my appetite. I don't eat much don't really have much of an appetite at all. I've started waking with a lot of muscle pain over the past week or so I see my Dr. again on the 16th and am going to ask him if this is usual which it seems to be from other people. I honestly like this medication more than most others I've been on and it's nice to lose the weight my old medications made me gain. I have a hard time waking up and usually sleep till about noon."


"This medicine has improved my depression dramatically. I feel calm, am able to focus and get things done, but not with the manic rush of another medicine I used to take. Hopefully will help me lose weight over time."


"This was horrible. The burning is so bad and I wish I read this feed before inserting it in me. Almost immediately after inserting this the burning began. I've been in and out of the tub trying anything to remove it from my insides. Never use this product. I honestly don't understand why or how this is still being sold. Bathing and removing it seems to be the only thing actually helping the insane burning . NOT WORTH IT. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT."


"I've been on Paxil for 5 years and it helped my Panic Attacks 100%. The good thing is that I can cope with the tremendous amount of stress I am under at work and home with my special needs son. I was going to a Naturopathic Physician and the natural remedies worked for a while and then stopped. I couldn't sleep much for four months and kept jumping out of my sleep with massive panic attacks. I started out on 10 mg and now cut my pills in half (5 mg) and it keeps me panic free. The negative side effects are sexual performance, weight gain and I feel the medicine is aging me. I now have occasional head shaking that upsets my wife. She wants me to get off this and I tried to a couple of times with renewal of panic attacks."


"This medication has been a God send. Never felt better in 24 years since diagnosis...been on everything before.  Saphris is amazing. Down side is dry mouth and water retention. Upside is everything else. Thank you Merck...you hit the target this time."


"I had a rough time last year.  I was diagnosed with a terrible illness and it took me months to recover both physically and mentally.  And, to add insult to injury, I was a new mother.  I honestly lost myself in anxiety and sadness and refused to believe I needed medication to get back to myself.  But with therapy and a six-month trial of Lexapro, I came back to being me.  I had some nausea at first, but it subsided within a week or so.  And, when it was right for me to come off the medication, I did it under a doctor's care - gradually.  Lexapro worked for me by helping me focus on both on cognitive therapy and on moving on from the trauma."


"I have endometriosis and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 7 years and my doctor prescribed me Norethindrone 5mg on 12/03/15 for a months use only, after being on a different birth control (trying to regulate my period) that had me bleeding for a whole month just to try to stop the heavy bleeding. And only after a week of taking this medication it finally stopped!! but now I have concerns because it is now February 13, 2016 and still have not had my period. I have taken numerous pregnancy tests and all negative. Coming from someone that has been trying to get pregnant, It's scary and nerve wrecking! Just wondering if this is happening to anyone else?"


"Asthma was new to me, tried all the usual breathers, Dulera, ProAir, etc.. Loratizine, Singular, Flonase, etc.. was prescribed Prednisone and within days I was breathing again, my aches in my knee and shoulder were gone and most awesome affect was I started smelling things again.  I felt like I was given a second chance at life, was ramped up like I was on crack but I  was feeling great and getting things done.  Unfortunately too many potential side-effects to continue on a regular basis.. I can no longer smell and my knee is hurting badly again."


"If 0 was an option that’s what I’d rate scopolamine. IT SHOULD NOT BE LEGAL TO USE!!!!
I had surgery over a month ago and was given the patch so I wouldn’t vomit afterwards. My pupils were huge and uneven for almost a week after the patch was removed. My 20/20 vision is so blurry I can’t safely see to drive....that is if I had the mental capacity to make quick decisions needed while driving. If it weren’t for autocorrect my spelling is now so poor I couldn’t write this review. I’m so forgetful now I have to set timers and write lists with check offs to keep myself on track. My former self was highly intelligent, now I’m just a moron and I get so frustrated when I can’t remember the word I’m trying to say that I have breakdowns."


"I took the Vivitrol for the recommended year, and have not had cravings and remain alcohol free (since 1-31-14).  In some ways, I think it also helped me quit smoking.  However after 13 shots I feel stiffer than I ever have, and I was wondering if anyone else shared this experience.  Some days my shoulders are almost immoveable.  I didn't feel this way before the medicine, and I was wondering if there was a correlation.  It is actually painful to get out of bed some days."


"This birth control did prevent me from getting pregnant which is the main concern. However, I have never bled so much in my life. I am someone that has always had perfect periods without birth control. I went from that to bleeding three weeks out of the month and it never would stop. It wasn't necessarily heavy bleeding, but it is very aggravating to bleed constantly. This medicine also made me have acne and I normally have very clear skin. It made me have mood swings that my husband noticed. He even asked me when his nice wife was coming back. I decided after giving this three months to go to a permanent birth control method. "


"In the first 3.5 weeks I lost 12 lbs.  My doctor said it could be an anomaly and not to be upset if the next 5 weeks don't show this type of weight loss.  The first 2 weeks I felt no different and then it kicked in and I stopped thinking about food and my appetite really decreased.  Side effect is constipation for which I take a Metamucil and it is working. My total weight loss since being under doctor care is 38 lbs. I was on another med, but broke out into an uncontrollable itchy rash and had to stop.  I encourage people to keep at it (Contrave) because it does take time to see any difference/results."


"Works well for me now after a pretty painful period of switching/washing me out of the oxycontin regimen I was on prior. give it time to get used to and should get similar results. After all, its the same drug just packaged differently."


"I got this in about February it's now May this birth control is by far the best! No weight gain! Like I've had with implanon or the shot. The cramps hurt at first but nothing ibuprofen can't take care of. And it's non hormonal and I'm a crazy lady when hormones are added to my body. Best birth control yet!!!!! You Must try!!!"


"I started taking this in April of 2011 and it is now March 2012. This is also the first birth control I have ever taken. I honestly can say that this pill has made me a different person as in very moody, especially during the third row of pills (the blue ones). My husband even says "it must be blue pill week!" since this is the week I tend to be extremely moody. I used to be really nice and laugh at just about anything but now while on this pill I just feel super anxious and I even think this raises my blood pressure. The only good thing about this pill is that it has helped me with my cystic acne. Before I started taking this pill, I would get really bad cystic pimples on my jawline but I haven't had any since being on this pill."


"Switching from Yaz to NuvaRing was a BIG MISTAKE.  I had been on Yaz for 3 and a half years and switched to NuvaRing because I kept forgetting to take my pill.  Granted, my experience with Yaz was not the best (breakthrough bleeding a lot), but upon using NuvaRing, my face broke out, I gained weight and I had constant cramps.  Also, it seemed to never stay far enough up my vagina and felt very uncomfortable during sex.  I thought it was going to be great, but it was not.  Switched back to Bayer and am now on BeYaz and love it!"


"Well it all started with dizzy spells that got so bad I couldn't even stand up.  I was in the hospital for almost 24hr.  They had no idea what was wrong.  They suggested I see a neurologest ASAP.  After making the appointment to see who they suggested,  I wouldn't be able to see them for 4months.  So I reached out to my family.  They said to see a headache specialist.  That sounded crazy to me at first.  After meeting this new Doctor the same day I called him.  He put me on Topamax I believe it was called,  which I had almost every side effect from. So he decided to put me on zonegran small doses and work my way up.  This medicine is amazing.  I have no side effects at all and no more migraines for about a year now."


"I tried many of them. Amitriptyline worked the best. I only took up to 20mg."


"I literally started abilify YESTERDAY and it triggered my Zpots Syndrome (fainting) and I threw up. The paramedics came and they all thought it was most likely from starting abilify."


"I am on day 7 of the titration pack. Experienced hot flashes, sweating, chills within hours of 1st dose.  Today the side effects seemed to have eased.  My pain level is less.  I am encouraged."


"I have found that this medication has caused me to have a chronic bad bad cough! When I cut down from 20mg to 10mg the cough improved and when I came off it for nearly 2 months the cough went. But I became so ill in that I did not want to live anymore so had to go back on it. Needless to say the cough has returned with a vengeance! Time to see the Doctor and find an alternative."


"This medication helps me a lot, for pain due to major surgery."


"I was prescribed this for a severe case of tonsillitis and it gave me horrible chest pains. The bad taste in my mouth and the diarrhea is tolerable, but the chest pains are horrid. I get pains whenever I take it and now whenever I eat as well. My dosage is 4 capsules every 8 hours. Taking probiotics once a day definitely helps with the diarrhea."


"Took this a while back, it was ok I just wanted to regulate my cycle when it did I got off for a while.
My hormones out of wack  again so I started them again, I have mid back length hair and its pretty healthy I washed my hair since taking these and noticed tremendous hair loss. Not good!"


"I was put on this drug for Asthma control (coughing up clear jelly type mucus from all my inhaler use) and allergies as I kept getting chest infections and sinusitis as well as bad asthma symptoms which I've had all my life. My inhalers were no longer working sufficiently so a doctor at the hospital prescribed me this drug. I can say that I felt a difference very quickly and have never been able to breath so well. It has made such a difference to my daily life. I have only taken my blue inhalers once since on it and I  don't feel so out of breath in the cold and when doing exercise anymore. It has definitely helped with my allergies too. Life changer for me! I haven't been on it long enough to advise any side effects but so far so good."


"I had a urinary tract infection (e-coli) and was taking Macrobid, but after a week, I was still having very discomforting symptoms. In previous UTIs my doctors had given me Bactrim and symptoms cleared up within days. I researched the medicine as soon as I ran out of it, and found that it was more effective in preventing than in treating, and users were prone to recurring infections. I promptly called the doctors the next morning and got a prescription for Bactrim. I was fine not too long after that."


"Have had a yeast infection before and used Monistat 3 day. It worked well and I never really had any problems using it. This time when I realised I had a YI I decided to go the cheaper route and use the off brand, with 1 suppository.........holy mother is my vagina on fire. Literally have never felt such intense itching and burning!!!!! Never using again!"


"Today is Thursday. I woke up last Sunday with a sore throat, by the time night rolled around I had a 101 fever. I could barely swallow on Monday and had all the typical flu symptoms so went to the walk in care in town. I tested positive for Flu type A. I was prescribed Tamiflu - had to go 5 towns over to get it a pharmacy because of the amount of people in my area with the flu. By Tuesday Morning (after only 1 pill) I was feeling SO much better, it was incredible! By yesterday (Wed), I really had zero symptoms left - amazing!
There are some side effects that have been annoying but nothing compares to what could have happened left untreated. #1 issue: INSOMNIA. Even took a Xanax and could not sleep! Longest I slept since starting is 45mins!"


"I've been a Type I diabetic for 14 years and just recently (within the past month) made the switch from Lantus to Tresiba. I have had constant headaches in the afternoons since switching and today is the second time the pen has just stopped working. I will be partially through the injection when the pen stops dispersing the insulin - you can press on the plunger but nothing comes out and the numbers do not go down. Not having insulin when your life depends on it is the scariest feeling in the world."


"I have taken the antibiotic for 2 days.  Works great as far as taking away symptoms, but I'm having difficulty sleeping and breathing."


"Although the side effects can be very difficult to deal with but the pain of Trigeminal neuralgia is far far worse.  This last attack that I had with the disorder put me to my knees begging to die so I started my Tegretol once again and now 6 days into it no pain at all.  I am very nauseated and extremely dizzy but I will take the side effects over the pain any day of the week."


"Made me sleepy but, as I've been on it for years, it doesn't have that effect on me anymore. No other side effects. Also, helped with my trichotiliomania."


"Started victoza 2 months ago.     I was great at first.   Got up to 1.8 mg.  After 3 weeks got so sick ended up in hospital  with 2 bags saline and anti puke meds. Told to lower does then go back up so I did.    And 4 weeks later I'm back to cramping and puking and diarrhea, burps that smell like rotten eggs.   The first time this happened I thought it was because of salad .. Tomatoes tasted like rotten fish.   Now come to think of it.  The salad and seafood.  And this time I just ate. Seafood again. I  guess better not do that any more.  I would love a bullet in the head right now the pain is horrible ... Lost 23 lbs so far.   I hoping I can hang on for a few more months with now serious effects of it. Getting the gastric by pass..."


"No effect on my cough at all."


"I started taking Spiriva almost 3 weeks ago but have been advised to stop taking it as of today. I've had awful side effects that have built up.. dry mouth, sinus problems, blood in my mucus when I blow my nose, blurred vision, dizziness, palpitations. I do know of people it has helped but does anybody else have same problems as me?"


"Been bipolar for seventeen years, Saphris for two months, started out eating right after I took it and I was very sleepy.  The eating eventually subsided but within ten days I started having jaw muscle tension.  At first I had energy and the racing thoughts and paranoia went away.  The sublingual dosing and taste seemed to be minor in the hopes that it would help symptoms.  I would take it at night only, after getting everything done for the evening because it really made me sleep deeply, within fifteen minutes, when I really didn't have a sleeping problem before taking it.  It did make me more alert during the day, which almost led to panic on several occasions.  It was addressing psychosis symptoms but I continued a low level of depression"


"I was diagnosed today with vertigo, I woke up yesterday morning which was 8/11/2016 i was so dizzy, the rest of the day if I looked down or leaned my head back in would get dizzy, today was worst so I went to the ER was given meclizine I only took 2 so far seems like it works for a few hours a but I want to take one now before bed any suggestions??"


"I have used this medicine for 60 years and have found that a dose of 0.5 mg  concurrently with 50 mg caffeine taken in conjunction with 3 x 200 mg pills of ibuprofen (total dose 600 mg) enables me to continue my life and work without   too many problems. The alternative of not taking this medicine is horrifying with nausea, vomit, head pain and total dereliction for 2 days. I have also experienced cramps and breathing difficulties without the use of ergotamine tartrate."


"I have been suffering on and off with UTIs for about 4 years now (my mother and grandmother are prone to them and I see to have inherited that, unfortunately), and I mean SUFFERING. My symptoms get to the point of missing work and making trips to the ER. This past infection was the first time that I was put on Macrobid and I have nothing more to say than that it is a miracle drug. Within 2 hours of taking the first dose, the urgency of needing to urinate had diminished tenfold. On day two now (fourth dose), and all of the pain is gone. I am on many more medications and the fact that my doctor could find an antibiotic that wouldn't interact with anything I was currently taking (including birth control) was incredible. Will use in the future."


"It keeps me from being suicidal. I have to have this. Great medicine."


"I didn't realize how bad I was until I took this medicine!  I'll start back: for seven years, I was either pregnant or breastfeeding and my mood deteriorated the whole time.  A year before I took Lexapro, I was almost done nursing my youngest and started to get awful pelvic spasms.  Then, once I finished nursing, I developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  After that, anxiety attacks.  My Dr. said, "We gotta put you on something" so I asked for something to help calm my stomach and nerve pain in my pelvis.  I started on 5 mg, then 10 mg 2 weeks later.  It's been 4 weeks and I'm seeing an amazing difference.  Pelvic pain significantly reduced, stomach eased, and I'm happier and the "shakes" and nervousness have lessened.  Still have some dry mouth, so be prepared. A !"


"Just started Lyrica 75mg twice a day yesterday. My first dose, I felt extremely drunk, and could not function.  I took my second dose at bedtime, and slept through the night, and woke up refreshed!  I had no aches or pain.  My 3rd dose, this morning, again feeling a little drunk, and off balance... but again, I feel good.  I can actually sit still at work, without having to move around and try to be comfortable.  I am going to stick with this medication, and hope that the side effects go away in a couple of days."


"During my  mid 40's,  I began experiencing excruciating neck pain. I had cervical fusion for a ruptured cervical disk. After the  surgery, I have had extreme chronic fatigue,  bone pain, overall body pain, and paralysis of one vocal cord.  I tried numerous pain medications which had absolutely no effect on my pain. Ultimately, the combination of medications that helped were a low dosage of methadone, Prozac, and Provigil (for narcolepsy). Recently my doctor changed by Prozac to Cymbalta. My  pain is now almost

gone!   (I am still taking methadone, but maybe it will no longer be necessary. (I changed to Nuvigil for extreme daytime sleepiness.) No side effects from Cymbalta except for slight nausea during the first week of use."


"EFFECTIVE. VERY CALMING EFFECT, 4 MONTHS NO SIDE EFFECTS OTHER THAN VERY TIRED ON 50mg DAILY IN DIVIDED DOSE."


"I was on Zoloft for 8 years.  Most of those on a minimum maintenance dose.  In the last few years it affected my memory and it didn't work as well for the depression and anxiety.  Does a good job treating PMS.  I had to go off eventually, but it was a good run.  Had night sweats and some sexual side effects.  I also would feel nauseous if I was hungry while I was on it.  Best to take at night."


"Took three months.  Bled a whole month straight during, like a medium-flow period.      No signs of pregnancy or miscarriage hormones, doctors say.  No growths to explain bleeding or abnormalities in my blood test results.  I experienced little nausea/ headaches and no swelling."


"I was suffering from acne since childhood.I tried Accutane but doesn't work for me.Tried any kind of drugs and creams prescribed by Dermatologist but nothing works.Recently I went to one dermatologist its Hospital Base clinic and she prescribed me Bactrim DS.I took it for a week and suddenly I just felt terrible I had severe fever and chills and after two days I noticed the rash all over my body I thought it's measles.but ouch! tachycardic,dehydration for just a week.When I visit my derma she said its Bactrim allergy.The bad thing is she has to send me to the Emergency.

I was so happy at first because Bactrim cleared my acne in just a week but in the end it's horrible feeling that I almost dead."


"Other than some vaginal dryness, which I am prone to anyway, I didn't have any side effects with Tri-Lo-Sprintec, and I'm super disappointed that you can't get it anymore.  I took it for 10 months without any trouble."


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"Horrible. Just finished the first half and I am dreading literally dreading the second half. I threw up half of it and feel sicker then a dog with a splitting migrane!"


"Doc looked at my testosterone levels. I was feeling lethargic, moody, rapid weight loss due to lack of appetite and no libido. Dr prescribed testosterone cypionate injection. 200mg a week intramuscular injection. 1st week not too noticeable of a change. 2nd week appetite increased, sense of well being, increased libido and most importantly, gained 12 pounds. Checked with doctor and it wasn't edema or water weight (sodium retention) just solid weight gain. Used to have a gaunt face now I'm filled out. Yeah the injection is uncomfortable but for the benefit its well worth it. I'm 44 and was 150lbs. 3 weeks later with a clean diet high protein, moderate carbs and no fried foods I'm at 172lbs. My goal is 185 at 5ft 10inches. I don't want to be Arnold, just a life."


"Have been suffering with rls for 10 yrs., at least. Tried Requip, neurontin, quinine, nothing worked. Started Mirapex 3 weeks ago. No more rls! I cant believe it. My life was hell. Even helps during the day. I started on .5 mg at 6pm. Daily. This has been a miracle for me, no side effects."


"I have been on Depakote for 10 years. I can tell that it does calm me down. As most people are saying in this forum it does make me very tired. The symptoms that I have had for 10 years are extra sweating, (it seems to be coming from my scalp and down my face). Weight gain that I can't seem to lose, and I'm wondering if anyone else has a ringing or drumming in one or both ears. I've been to many Doctors just about my ear but they can't find anything wrong. "


"I had sex for the first time on April 10th. We didn't use protection, it was kinda in the moment so we didn't think about it. He didn't cum inside of me but he had cum before earlier in the night. I was terrifed that I might have gotten pregnant from the precum. Especially since I was supposed to be ovulating. I took a plan b 10 hours later. I got nausea, cramps, backaches, headaches, acne, the works. I thought I was pregnant but it was just the side effects. My period came a day late, I started today, April 26th."


"Good Information."


"I have spinal stenosis, DDD, bone spurs, ruptured discs, double laminectomy at L5-S1, L3-L4 in 2013. I've been on oxycodone for over 4 years. That worked great but I started at 100 mg a day and even now only at 80 mg a day, so I think it is not out of the ordinary to have a built up of tolerance. Dr. switched from four 20 mg oxycodone to four 10 mg Oxymorphone. He said it is equivalent to 25 mg oxycodone. It worked a little better on pain, but the side effects were awful!!! I was very sedated, moody, irritable and grumpy. The worst was at night I had a restless leg syndrome type of pain in my legs, and I could NOT stay asleep, even with sleep meds!!! I do NOT recommend this medication! I'm looking into this genetic test I keep hearing about!"


"I have been on Contrave for 9 months and have lost 80.1 pounds. I still have to do the work (eat right and exercise). For me it has been a tool to help me make better decisions. I still have a ways to go, but am confident I can continue to be successful."


"I've been on Nexaplonon for 6 weeks now and have been on my period for 3 of those weeks. It's been really frustrating for me because even though my boyfriend is very supportive, understanding, and doesn't mind having sex while I'm spotting, it still makes me feel selfconscoius. On the plus side I have had no cramps! No weight gain yet... And i have acne that keeps popping up but I'm not sure if that's due to the implant or not. I'll stick with it for a couple months to see how my body adjusts to it but right now I'm thinking I should have stuck to the shot."


"My OBG-YN inserted it for me.  She is very experienced and I had felt little discomfort. It felt like having a long PAP test :)

I spotted during my cycle but amazingly my periods stopped altogether. I'm having it removed as it'almost  due (5 years).

I gained about 30 lbs. in the last 4 years.

Most of my friends who have this IUD put in had the same weight gain experience.

Now, is it worth it? Heck YES! No periods & no mood swings for 5 yrs in exchange to weight gain?  I will not continue to have a new one inserted after this though... I want to lose weight first.

My advise is, be active as I wasn't so it could've been that and gained the 30 so I don't totally blame it on Minera. Secondly, get an experienced OBG-YN insert it for you."


"My face breaks out in itchy blotchy spots and I never sleep"


"Overall, I am very happy with Sertraline. Before I started taking this medication, I was taking Passion Flower, which is a vitamin to help with stress. Although it did work, it wasn't enough. It was at the point where I needed to be on medication for health reasons. My heart was becoming more and more irregular and my anxiety was through the roof. I am 18 years old and a college student, and with 50mg dosage of Sertraline once a day, my heart rate has been able to become regular and my stress is far less than it used to be. I definitely recommend this for anyone who has anxiety when it comes to social fear or just daily stress."


"I have been using it for over two decades now and it never fails."


"Been taking this for about a month and have a little bit of dizziness and ankle swelling. "


"After being prescribed these for a pelvic infection I was worried about potential side effects. I have been taking them twice a day for just over a week now but haven't had any sickness or nausea I am happy to report. I have however noticed a metallic taste in my mouth, a bit of a numb tongue, change in taste, and the first few days I felt a tad dizzy like I was recovering from a hangover. I have also noticed an increase in my fluid intake and bowel movements, although nothing unpleasant."


"I was born into the middle of WWII in England and have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also was sexually assaulted at the age of 4 yrs. I came over here to the States at the age of 13 and it all went downhill from there. I have major depression and have been on Prozac for many, many years. I have also been taking Klonopin for as many years and it has given me some kind of normal life. I used to get the tremors so bad that the ambulance people thought it was a grand mal seizure attack. I still get these attacks once in a while but with the help of Klonopin I can actually calm myself back to a normal state of being. I wouldn't call it a wonder medicine but it certainly helps me."


"I have been on This medication in clinical studies, guinea pig, for over a year.  My psoriosis was very extreme ! This medication was concocted in heaven!  Thanks Lily!!!!"


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"I have tried Zoloft, lexapro, effexor and they made me feel horrible. Pristiq is different. I added it to my wellbutrin SR and Adderall daily. Calms me and drastically reduced my anxiety without making me drowsy. It works within a couple days! Worth a shot. Try it. It could change your life."


"I came here to see if anyone else was dealing with what I am. I am almost finished with my first pack and finding myself miserable at night.
At first like many here, I was finding relief and felt " yes finally a drug without side effects" but then the twitching and sweats started. Now I am in surgical menopause so I am quite familiar with Hot Flashes and night sweats, but since being on estrogen I haven't had those problems. On this medication the night sweats are so bad it disrupts my sleep. Last night I literally was up all night.  I had that kind of "sleep" where your brain is up but your body is relaxed. I'm starting to feel that it's not worth it. I too have osteoarthritis in my shoulder and it's horrible and wakes me up as well."


"Contrary to what a subject said , claiming this medicine got him depressed, I would say that my life BEFORE it was of depression, loneliness, extremely low self-esteem and self-worth. After I started taking it, my hopes were raised up. The results were amazing just after one month. Unfortunately I had to redo the treatment. Today I still take one box or two now and then. Had it not been for this medicine, my face skin would be now badly damaged and I'd still be covered in grade 3 and even grade 4 acne. My life, I don't even want to think about what it would be like now if I  hadn't done these treatments. I do recommend Roacutan. Endure the side effects no matter how harsh they may be in your body. It will pay off eventually."


"I've been on this medicine for approximately 4 mos.  I had pretty severe and constant anxiety.  The first 3 weeks on this medicine were hell.  Severe panic attacks, loss of palette and teeth/jaw clenching.  I'm glad I hung on there because the anxiety has almost completely subsided.  Only sometimes can I feel the anxiety wanting to surface but it never fully does. This medicine has been a God send. My husband has noticed a huge difference in me. I have gained a small amount of weight and feel a little more "scatterbrained" sometimes.  However, that's better than constantly obsessing over every detail!"


"I've been taking Lutera for 10 days now and I have pros and cons for this pill. Ever since I've been taking this pill, the cons are increase in appetite, stomach pains, and headaches, and a little weight gain. Pros, my acne has cleared up a little since using Lutera and also less depression. I've been thinking of switching to another pill, cause the stomach pains and headaches are horrible."


"I am a 20 year old female and have been taking Concerta on and off for five years. I was diagnosed with ADHD during my freshman year of high school. Concerta has worked wonders for me. I started high school getting Ds and Fs and left with As and Bs. I would stop taking it every so often after lowering my dosage to see if I could manage without it but I would almost immediately lose my organization and more importantly my motivation. I did experience some side effects, including appetite loss and insomnia. These were easily cured by a dose modification. I am now the proud manager of a successful business."


"I've taken 2 shots so far and overall have had a very positive experience.  I had preeclampsia with both my babies so after my 6 week pp visit my O.B. was concerned that taking the pill may affect and raise my blood pressure.  After the first shot I had an irregular period and bled off and on very lightly for about 4 weeks.  After that I have not gotten it again (and its awesome by the way)!  The only other side effects that I have had besides the initial irregular bleeding is mild cramping off and on and I can see a difference in my temper. I have definitely had some mood swings.  Overall it is working great for me and I would recommend giving it a shot. (pun intended) :)"


"My derm put me on this medicine after trying another. I break out on my chest, and once I started taking the medicine it cleared up in about two weeks. I haven't experienced any side effects!"


"works!"


"Can I give this product a big fat zero? I'm pregnant and never had YI until now - my third pregnancy - I had one earlier this pregnant with no issues but not the case for this time. Within minutes of inserting the cream my vagina was unbearably itchy and burning I jumped right in the shower in hopes to get it to stop burning/itching. It's been about 30 mins since I got out of shower and I'm still feeling the side effects just not as bad. I will NEVER use this product again. Time to research a more natural method!"


"Doseage: 5mg, 6 times a day

PRO: That's a lot of valium.  It helps some (6 of 10) with anxiety and cuts back my "plugged into an electric socket feeling.  Helps get to sleep. It is a great muscle relaxer and helps a great deal with my muscle spasms.  Don't know what I'd do without it.

CON:  Makes me sleepy.  I have to be careful to take the drug on schedule.  Otherwise I can wind up with too much in my system at once.  Dangerous when driving.  You cannot drink alcohol with diazepam.  You don't just get sleepy; You pass out without warning.  I mean pass out. Maybe OK at home in bed.  Really bad any where else."


"I have been on Chatael for 12 months now. I did have mood swings and did cry a lot the first week I was on the pill just because my body was getting used to it. By the second week I was perfectly fine. I did not gain weight and my skin has been perfectly normal. My periods are light to normal and last only 3-4 days and come like clock work. I got it from planned parenthood and the only reason I'm switching (to Levora) is because at planned parenthood it did cost 27$ for each pack. Overall very happy with it and I'm hoping Levora works just as well for me and doesn't give me bad side effects or I'll definitely switch back."


"I have suffered with gastrointestinal/irritable bowel syndrome problems for 15  years. This medication is literally a "miracle worker". Anytime I have a flare-up that causes nausea/vomiting, I take one pill of this and I am fine just minutes later. I remember thanking my doctor over and over for finding this medication for me. I agree with others that it makes you a little sleepy (does not knock you out though) and also if you use it several days in a row (which hopefully you do not), it can and may cause constipation. I would recommend this to anyone with frequent and/or recurring GI/IBS episodes."


"Ive had hyperhidrosis for over 5 years now, on my hands feet and underarms. It was honestly so frustrating not being able to wear light tshirts and growing completely petrified when someone offered to shake my hand. I couldnt even hold my boyfriends hand! It was miserable. But drysol is magic and has changed my life. For me it isnt necessary to apply every night, or my skin burns pretty bad and gets a rash. So usually I will apply it 2 or 3 times a week and i literally do not sweat one drop on my underarms. I completely recommend drysol."


"I started taking this medicine only 3 days ago and I already feel like I can tell a difference. I have extreme panic disorder, social anxiety, and just general anxiety. Recently I have been getting panic attacks every night around 9pm, but ever since I started taking this I haven't had a single one. I know these kind of medicines aren't supposed to start working for a couple weeks, but I truly feel a difference already. I have tried Lexapro (gained a ton of weight) and Zoloft which was giving me terrible side effects as well so I am hopeful that this medicine will work without causing other problems!"


"I started at 20mg of Lexapro for my severe depression.  After seeing minimal improvement, I was bumped up to 40mg.  I noticed improvement at 40mg but not enough. Fortunately my doctor was willing to prescribe an off label 60mg dose.  He told me he has several patients who require doses of 60mg or 80mg of Lexapro.  The 60mg dose has produced pretty good results in me.  (I am 30 lbs overweight and get very little exercise, which may explain why I needed the larger dose).  Reading "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns also helped reduce my depression."


"It's very expensive for it NOT to be effective. My insurance paid $400 & my copay was $100. Pharmacy said it was effective which within 3 days nothing happen. It seems I stayed up longer. Took it at 9 pm. Supposedly you are to take it 30 minutes before bedtime. I stayed up till 4 am & 5 am. I took Advil PM since I had to get some sleep. It was more effective then this very expensive medication that I can't get a refund. Do not buy it unless your insurance covers it all. Maybe asked for a sample before buying a month supply."


"Okay, so I started taking this to assist me in quitting tobacco. You do have to WANT to quit but a lot of people have the effect where one day cigarettes taste like licking a dumpster. My brother quit overnight due to this effect alone. Now as for me I was hoping so bad that would happen it hasn't and I'm still smoking but I've cut back and now I realize this drug has made the nicking go away completely; now it is all habitual. My husband smokes so it's around.......he's going to quit next week. I went on a 7 hour airplane trip with my sleep deprived toddler. Absolutely no nicking; this drug is phenomenal in that way. I'm hoping the taste effect may still happen for me. I'm losing 6 lbs a week though. I do have GAD also."


"I've been on this pill for a year and didn't have issues till now. I didn't have a period for 4 months and it just started out of no where the other day but super light. I haven't had acne this bad since I was 14.. I'm 19 now. I have horrible sugar cravings and mood swings like crazy and I've gained 10 lbs within the past year."


"51 years old. This last week marked my 1st year in 36 years as a smoke free year. Still taking Chantix. Scared to stop but no side effects. Ok I felt  nauseous for a min or 2 once or twice a week but I did used to stick an ash tray in my mouth so I will pay that price. Anyways if it works for you and you still think you need to take it that's ok.   This is what works for me. Just putting it out there."


"I started phetermine the first time in January 2012 I weighed 294 when my doctor prescribed it. I walked alot with my kids in our neighborhood and was in November 2012,  233lbs. I had some detours but ended up at 200 from beginning of 2013 till August of 2014, then I had a surgery and in the last year I gained back 20 lbs. It is now October 7, 2015 I went back on the phetermine plan on October 2, 2015 and I am down 9lbs so far. I plan on being at my goal weight or at least below 200lbs by January 2016. I say stick with it, make sure you monitor you weight with your doctor. Ask all the questions you need and it does work.  There is a plan to follow online for this drug."


"Zyprexa has given me my life back in 4 weeks!  I have the worst panic attacks ever,  anorexia and chronic nausea!!  I have been on every medication under the sun with no relief, if not worse nausea because of the side effects of all the medications.  I was on Klonopin, propranolol, hydroxyzine, and zofran every single day and I was still having really bad nausea and panic attacks so bad, I could not leave my house.  Dr. prescribed Zyprexa 5mg and after 3 days, I started eating again.  I have already gained 2 lbs but I needed to because I was so nauseated I couldn't eat.  I'm so excited that I can eat again without feeling like I'm going to vomit!! I hope it doesn't "poop-out" on me bc It's been a miracle!!"


"Did improve wheezing symptoms when taken in conjunction with Advair Diskus, however caused sleep problems as well as digestive disturbances (12-16 bowel motions/day)."


"I only just started the NuvaRing about 1 month ago after getting my Mirena taken out. So far I already thought I was pregnant because I had nausea and extreme salivation. Headaches, and oh my gosh the back and and stomach cramps were almost as bad as when I had labor pains with my son. "


"I am 42 yo and have had no energy or ambition for the last 5-6 years.  Had no clue that my testosterone may be low.  Had it checked and it was 125 so went to see a Urologist who did more labwork and in one week it dropped to 88.  Started me Androgel 5 daily and I cannot believe the difference it has already made.  I feel alive again.  I have my levels checked again tomorrow and I know they are higher.  Every man should have their T checked.  Low affects everything in your body."


"Lexapro has been a major positive in my life. I've suffered from depression for over 10 years now and taking this pill has solved so many issues I didn't even know where to begin to diagnose myself. My head became stable and generally positive and happy everyday. Its almost impossible to feel THAT down anymore. Another few positives has been that it has helped me slow way way down on my smoking and I have no real desire to drink alcohol, not that I'm free from stress. My sexual desire has actually INCREASED. When you are so stressed all the time your sex drive normally goes down, so now that I am released from stress because of this pill I'm doing things I was never able to do before."


"Terrible birth control! I do not recommend at all. Everyone reacts differently but my experience with this pill gave me irreversible effects. I had perfectly clear skin before taking this pill not one mark on my face but within the first month I got HUGE cysts all over the sides of my cheeks it killed my confidence. It also made me extremely moody I would cry all the time. Hopefully this doesn't happen to you but I just wrote this review as a warning!"


"I got married in October 2008 and started taking Adipex a few months before the wedding and lost 38 lbs. After the wedding I stopped taking it and have gained most of it back, totally my fault I think I was in honeymoon mode for a while, but I am going to the doctors this week and will go back on it. I need to lose this weight and have energy again and this is the only thing out there for me that has ever worked. My mom and sister are now on it and they both love it and are losing weight. LOVE IT."


"I've had it for 2 weeks so far no side effects yay!!! I don't get why people keep it in for years if it has crazy side effects like weight gain, suicide etc? The moment I gain 5 lbs I'm getting it out. I have a very very regular workout and diet schd. The only pills that worked for me we're Yasmin and mini pill but I kept forgetting to take it after my sons birth hence the implanon."


"After a month of taking 8mg daily I have noticed a difference.  I take right after dinner and I have had no side effects.  I am having daily bowl movements.  The bloating has not yet gone away but I am going to begin taking 16mg daily when I get my next refil. So far no complaints.  I was scared to begin this medication after reading all the stories about side effects but as long as I take with food right after I eat I am fine.  I have had a day or two where I have woke up with nausea but it was mild I ate a light breakfast and was fine.  I have also changed my diet to a low fiber low gluten diet as well."


"I was taking the combination drug Caduet, of which Lipitor was one of the two drugs. Steadily over a year my doctor increased the medication from 20mg to 40mg, and then about three months ago he increased it to 80mg. Within a month I was experienceing severe tiredness, and eventually sever muscle weakness, coupled with elevated CK readings. On doing some research on the drug I found that the symptoms I had were indeed a major drug reaction. Although Lipitor helped in the reduction of my cholesterol levels, the side effects were debilitating. Within a week of having the medication changed to a non-statin I was beginning to feel better. A month later I am close to being back to my old self. There are other better alternatives."


"The drug is good. Been under weather for months and sore throat swollen glands for 6 weeks. Doctor prescribed this. Partner thought I was suffering placebo effect because it honestly makes you feel better within one or two doses. Given 9/10 rating for effectiveness. However side effects are rotten. Last time had erythromycin ended up dialling 999. Apparently this is same family. Maybe I am susceptible to it. Been awake at night with the awful taste and heartburn. This morning heartburn is worse than pregnancy and have four days left. Am drinking water and lemonade and that seems to help the taste. Nausea is awful on a morning even when I ate last night's with chip butty and ginger biscuits."


"This medicine helped for depression.  The problem is, the first time I went up to 40mg, (within 2 hours), I started sweating profusely and was super nauseous.  After 5 days of this, I am going to switch medicines.  The sad thing is it does help with depression but I can't handle feeling nauseous all the time."


"I had this inserted February 2015. Two weeks later my period began. there has not been a single day where I haven't bled. (it is now June 2015) I've never really had an issue with acne, I'm now breaking out constantly. Constantly irritated aren't even the words. I always feel on edge and ready to punch someone. My sex drive is non existent. Sure this thing works great at preventing me from becoming pregnant. Because I bleed profusely every day of my life and sex doesn't even cross my mind. Before this my periods were normal flow, maybe a few days long. I cannot even afford to keep buying all these feminine products. My dr keeps trying to get me to wait it out but I want it removed ASAP"


"I was surprised to see quite a few negative reviews of Abreva.   It works great for me. As soon as I noticed the itching I put it on right away and as often as I can throughout the day. There've been some times where you can barely notice there's anything on my lip.  It heals up quickly and numbs the pain.   I remember the old days when it would take two weeks or more to fully heal, and it would be a big, awful sore on your lip.  I don't get cold sores that often, but I always have Abreva on hand.   One thing I did notice is that when I had a tube for a long time that was six months or more until the expiration date it didn't work as well as a new tube.   It's expensive, but I think it's totally worth it!"


"I love reading all the positive reviews and am happy for those getting results but this isn't for me. I was nauseated day 1. I  haven't felt good since. I persisted until 2 weeks, but I've now became quite irritable and experience horrible migraines as well as blacked out twice. Apparently weight loss is great for everyone from day one so I realize now that this isn't working for me. I haven't lost a pound. Good luck to everyone else taking it with great results!"


"Without my Percocet, I couldn't have performed most of my daily functions. I had severe pain due to a herniated disc in my lower back. Usually, I take one Percocet at bedtime with one or two Flexiril (muscle relaxers) in order to sleep without being awakened by pain. In between (i.e., while I'm at work), I use Tramadol with Soma to manage the pain of sitting at a PC all day."


"I had skyla inserted about a week and a half ago. I also took a plan b pill after insertion. The initial insertion was uncomfortable but not painful. Just felt like a little sting. My doctor did not explain to me any side effects and when I left the office I got super dizzy and had terrible cramps that lasted about 3 days. The next week I got my period and the night before I actually started to bleed I had the most terrible cramps of my life (or so I thought). I'm pretty sure the plan b messed up my normal cycle because my period came a week early.

I have had my period for about 4 days now and similarly to others comments it is very light. Not messy. But the cramps and back pain are almost unbearable. :(. Has anyone else experienced this"


"Caused side effects like erectile dysfunction and it took a while to work.  Also felt a little dizzy taking this."


"Vyvance is the 4th medicine we've tried for our 7 year old son's ADHD.  He has been on Vyvance for close to a month now.  With Vyvance, he still has a personality, it has a more natural, gradual start and end so he seems more balanced overall.  With other medications, he would suddenly switch back to wild and impulsive as if you flipped a switch.  The negative is that his appetite is definitely low.  He has no interest in food during the day but gets hungry late at night.  He is not falling asleep well at all, still awake after 2 hours of lying in bed.  This is definitely due to the medication. He would always fall asleep within about 15 minutes.  We've yet to find the right one, but this is definitely the best so far."


"I am so grateful to find other's who actually are thankful to this medicine. I have been beating myself up over taking it for the past two years, due to this new medication free obsession (which is good advice for some), but this is the ONLY medication that has made me feel better. Instead of going up in dosage, after being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder two years ago, I have gone down (without even trying). This is an amazing and life saving medication to those who actually need it. I have suffered all my life and nothing else ever worked. Just a tip: if people tell you that you don't need this medication, think back to before you ever took it. 100 % satisfaction with this medicine!"


"Using Soolantra has been life changing for me.  Rosacea hit me hard a month after I turned 30 and for 8 years I tried everything and nothing worked well for me.  I've been using Soolantra now for 9 months and my face is completely "normal".  It does get worse before it gets better.  I notice a lot of people have given a 1 star review after using for just a few days but you have to give it time.  The first 10 days were horrible for me.  Worse than my face had ever been!  (Bad timing too as I had to go to NY to see clients that week)  I read that it is killing the mites during those first applications and your skin is responding to that.  Well after two weeks, I was completely clear.  I probably use it about once a week now for maintenance."


"I suddenly got a 5 angry red boils on my chin...and the next day another 10. I knew I better see a Doc quickly. My Doc prescribed Keflex 500mg, and said that in 3-4 days, it should start working.  But the boils kept spreading to my upper lip and cheeks. So, I got in touch with the Doc. He promptly changed the med to Bactrim 800/160, twice daily. With the second pill, I felt that the battle with the bacteria had changed. No more new boils were forming, and existing ones started  becoming black instead the fiery red. The black boils are hard and not painful to the touch. Now, it is only 2 days out of the 10 day dosage, but I feel I am on the way to recovery.
I don't know what caused this infection but I switched out my old razor blade."


"Best med I've been on for Bipolar I. After 10 years on Lamictal as monotherapy, with continued mania and depression.  I was hospitalized and switched to Depakote. I'm sad my doctors didn't try getting rid of the Lamictal sooner. I take 500mg (delayed-release) twice a day and, along with 80mg of Latuda, I haven't felt this stable or anxiety-free since I can remember. I'm not dulled out, back to my normal, serene self. Depakote is known to work wonders for mania, and I can attest to this effect being noticeable right away. I have gained a few pounds but I'm too happy with how calm, collected, and lucid I feel to think about letting Depakote go. No other side effects, and I don't find it highly sedating -- guess I'm one of the lucky ones."


"I only took this medication for 2 weeks. I noticed significant weight gain in that short amount of time. I also experienced crazy mood swings and depression. I was crying over nothing and at the drop of a hat. I stopped taking it and asked my gynecologist for a different pill. I then started Beyaz and didn't experience any of these side effects at all."


"This was the first pill I was prescribed. I never became pregnant although towards the end I felt symptoms monthly. After a year, my periods became irregular. My sex drive decreased severely and I became dried up. My acne never changed. I gained weight, but I won't say it was cause of the pill."


"I am 24 and have been on Ortho Cyclen for almost 5 years and love it! When I was on the patch, I felt nauseous and weak and it would never stay on my skin for the entire week, so I switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Every week I would feel horrible, because my body could never get used to the fluctuating hormones. So, my doctor started me on Ortho Cyclen for the constant even stream of hormones and voila! I found the best pill for me. Recently, I have been considering switching to an IUD, as I am tired of having to be chained to my pills even on vacation. But as far as a pill goes, this one is top notch."


"I have been taking Humira for 2 years now. I have had RA since 2008. No one in my family has had RA. I noticed the first week of taking Humira that my pain and swelling was gone. I do get the sinus infections and dry skin on my feet. I am SO happy not having as much pain. I can live with the infections or dry feet."


"In my first week of zyban
Need to give up as I smoke a pack a day
Feeling nauseous, last night had a severe headache and woke up thinking I could levitate and fly after having the weirdest out there dream - it really felt believable.
Anyway going to continue and pray it works, will report back at a later date."


"It was the first kidney stone I had. Can't say it really helped. I was only supposed to take 2 weeks worth. I was pretty sure I passed stone but doc wanted me to take full dose. Halfway through 2nd week, I wet the bed. I stopped taking them then."


"Helped me with night time anxiety when I would go to sleep...."


"I am on my second round of celexa. I took it many years ago for a few years, only 10mg a day. It definitely worked but after a few years I decided to get off it. You need to ween yourself off it very slowly if you’ve taken it for a long time. I experienced voices and hallucinations the first couple days going off it completely after I thought I had weened myself enough so I had to ween myself for another month. I had never had symptoms like that in my life. However, I got off of it. Now my depression and anxiety came back for quite a bit so I went back on celexa 20 mg and it is definitely helping. My recommendation is to avoid a lot of caffeine while on this drug or you will notice anxiety increases more so than when you’re not on celexa."


"The brain chemistry is altered and the brain takes a long time to right its self again back to as it was, in my case two years. So my advise, if you think you wish to withdraw, do it very very slowly i.e. over 4-8 months, expect withdrawal symptoms to last for months %u2013 maybe 3-4 before you feel okay, not 2-4 weeks, and most of all learn to accept yourself as you are. "


"This was the first birth control pill I went on because I was having heavy periods and cramps but also because I started having sex. Never really had too many problems, still had pretty heavy days for the first 2 out of 6 but at least they would come like clockwork. I did get super emotional for about 3 days a month where almost anything would make me cry and where I would get the occasional extreme cramp. Overall it worked pretty well for me, never got pregnant even though had a ton of sex near the end (usually also had condoms) and managed to rarely miss a pill. "


"In 2013 I had 16 E.R visits, 11 EKG's and 4 times the paramedics came to get me. This was all due to panic disorder/attacks. This started as a child due to abuse but by the time I turned 9 the panic attacks had subsided, but eventually showed back up when I turned about 27 out of no where. I took SEVERAL other meds but this one has helped me greatly! I would like to say that if you are dealing with severe anxiety check to see if you have an iron deficiency also check for heavy metals and toxins. I was severely anemic and had a build of heavy metals. Once I detoxed my body and changed my diet my panic attacks and depression went away! I no longer have to take this med."


"I have been on Janumet for about a month now, and for the last couple of days I've been having severe throat pain.  The pain is so severe I'll have to see a doctor tomorrow and I've already stopped taking it for two days now.   It has worked well to reduce my blood sugar, but the side effects are just too much to bare."


"I was diagnosed with insomnia five years ago after a string of very traumatic life events.  Even as a small child, I typically tossed and turned for up to three hours before falling asleep.  Despite these facts, I believed I was just not meant to sleep normally.  My therapist suggested a sleep study and I was quickly referred to a psychiatrist who reviewed my past history as well as my current situation and prescribed 10mg of Ambien.  I am finally able to sleep normally!  I wake up with energy and actually enjoy early mornings with my daughter because I'm well rested.  I don't take this medication on a nightly basis because I do enjoy the occasional glass of wine and I have no desire to experience unpleasant side effects."


"I'm 16 and not diagnosed with ADD, but have struggled my entire life in school and am constantly failing. I have trouble paying attention, staying focused, and devoting time towards school and homework. Starting around last year I would come home from school everyday very tired and go to sleep til 7 or 8pm. I got prescribed to Adderall this year and it's made a drastic improvement. I have all A's and B's now. But the downfalls are I talk a lot (no I'm not on it right now), and sometimes I focus but on pointless things, and after it wears off I get irritable, anxious and emotional. I wish it lasted longer also. The medicine has kind of taken a slight turn on me and am acting different, and my parents have noticed a change in me."


"Taken Jardine along with Janumet for a little over 1 year. I weighed 191 when I started. I now weigh 137. Alc was 10.8, now 6.1. I have experienced no negative side effects. I have had no episodes if blood sugar dropping too low. Great medication!"


"I had been experiencing major depressive disorder and I have an anxiety disorder.  I have tried every antidepressant on earth and had suicidal ideation with each one, even after one pill!  I have some nerve pain so I tried gabapentin but didn't really get any relief from it so I asked my doctor for some lyrica.  The NEXT DAY I felt the depression lift and the anxiety came to a manageable level where I felt I could function well and go out in public.  I recently started vaping nicotine and the anxiety is back.  I am going to quit and continue to take the lyrica. When I feel really anxious I take 10 mg of valium with it and I am in heavenly bliss.  No pain, no worries, just normal albeit a bit sedated but still very functional."


"Taking 12.5 mg. Started taking this a week ago for HBP.

Blood pressure dropped within acceptable range within one day

No side effects whatsoever."


"I have been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for 7 years and it has worked very well for me. No pregnancies, even if I missed pills every once in a while. I've gained some weight, but not much, and have had very predictable, short periods (3.5 days). I also have not had problems with mood swings. Sadly, I can no longer take this pill because my insurance no longer covers it. I am going to try the Nuvaring next, which I am very nervous about because I'm not sure how it will affect me. Wish me luck!"


"I have been on belviq XR for about 2 months now. I started at 242lb and now at 228lb, which is great. However, I now have a problem reaching orgasms. This is very frustrating to say the least. Has anyone else experienced this issue?"


"I've taking Flumist every year for about six years. I've never really had any problems with it, except a runny nose the day after. I'd definitely recommend it."


"Great for nerve damage and back pain. Actually the ER pills didn't do the job, I took the Nucynta 100mg every 4 hours and that works really good."


"Don’t take this for RLS.  It causes augmentation.  Symptoms get better in the beginning, then eventually you need more Requip to make RLS go away.  Eventually, the meds stop working altogether and RLS is out of control, worse than before you stated meds.  You try to come off the meds and RLS gets even worse.
This is very common and occurs in 70-80% of everyone on Requip.

Your doctor will likely not understand and/or think you’re crazy.
Find another doctor.

The solution is to get off the dopamine drugs like Requip.  Get on a different class of meds, like Gabapentin, Horizant, or Lyrica.
Checkout RLS.org for help."


"I took Bactrim and I had no side effects. Bactrim worked for me. It definitely took the burning feeling away..... Also the cloudy and different smelling urine left."


"After a long period of high stress and panic attacks, I reluctantly tried this medication (reluctantly because SSRIs had only INCREASED my anxiety problems in the past). I was only able to tolerate 2.5 mg of this medication, but it did help the anxiety some. It did not help my sleep (may have worsened it). Side effects were stomach upset and feeling very spacy. It was not a perfect medication for panic, the benzos are better. I experienced some relief from Lexapro but only at very small doses, and I still needed to use Xanax daily for panic attacks."


"I was put on Ortho Tri-cyclen for a year then I was forced to switch to Trinessa because insurance didn't cover it. I have been on it 5 months and it has been the same as Ortho. I have had weight gain, which I love. Breast tenderness isn't as bad but they swell three weeks into a pack. Nausea every first week of pack. Cramping sucks. But I get my period every fourth day of placebo. Literally Thursday morning I start and I LOVE it. My periods are decently light. Overall, favorite pill."


"My boyfriend and I were getting pretty serious so I thought to ask my OB about birth control. I had read about the patch and thought why not, so she prescribed me it and I didn't even need to have an exam. This is my first time using birth control (I'm 16). So far, the patch is awesome. My acne cleared up, and my breasts have grown a bit. When I first started using it,  I had some cramps but that may just have been because of my period although the cramps were worse where I had placed the patch. I felt nauseous for about a week but it was intermittent and went away. After that I felt completely fine. And I have discovered that the best place to put the patch is on your hip near your butt, that way it doesn't wrinkle."


"I finally got the courage to talk to my GP about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and all the other issues it was creating. I was first OCD when 14 (Now 33) I was given some samples of Aropax back then and it seemed to eliminate the symptoms immediately, but over time and no planning for continued dosage, my condition worsened and led me to Luvox.

I was really down and out. The Luvox initially made me very tired. Dimished Sex Drive and loss of appetite. The enhanced depression was getting to me. The initial 50mg dose was increased (I'm 6'5 115kgs) to 100mg. After 4-5 weeks this started getting better.
The sleepiness became the opposite (hard to sleep).
Take them at the same time every day and keep a journal of your improvement."


"I took this for literally years. One day I started swelling. Got a horrible rash and was told I have Angeoedema because of the Lisinopril. Not only that I was told I may have this thing come back for years to come. I am diabetic so the steroids they use to treat the Angeoedema cause my sugars to go dangerously high. I find this unacceptable. The Doctor at the hospital told me this is common. This drug is dangerous and the company knows it and down plays this common complication as if it were rare."


"I quit smoking and 14 mo later am 20lbs heavier. Its like cement i cant seem to lose. My Dr prescribed 37.5 Phentermine. 189lbs and 2 days later am 187lbs. I cant drink my energy drinks anymore due to anxiousness/jittery. I have dry mouth so ice water is again my best friend. I actually have to break my pills in half. Still kinda iffy but im giving it a week to see how i feel."


"After going to the dentist and starting on my meds from a root canal, I experienced severe pain. I was taking Tylenol 3 and Motrin with an antibiotic and could not bare the pain any longer. Went to ER and the Doc gave me a shot of Toradol and it was able to settle the pain till I see the dentist in the morning. A miracle pain medicine."


"When complaining to a Surgeon I know about Motrin effecting my stomach he says take what I take, been around for ever and it's a once a day pill!...I will never look back folks. I have a bulging disc that flairs up when I over do it, take this and a Chiro adjustment and I'm better, sometimes I can avoid the Chiro. Been taking it for seven years. A few months ago I get some crazy Planters Fishie thing and I want to cut my right foot off!!!! New Doc says what anti-inflammatory do you want, what else right? So within a week of taking 20 MG and hitting another 400 to 600 a day over the counter Ibuprofen gel caps and this thing gets 85% better! Like another writer noted, ITS AFFORDABLE!
Eat first and hey, follow the stupid directions on all Meds"


"Mirena = headache, mood swings, bad odor, painful acne, weight gain"


"Makes you very very slow. People will see you as soft spoken slow and retarded."


"Prepopik is by far the easiest prep to actually take. Easy to throw back and then chase with 40oz of whatever clear liquid you can tolerate and enjoy.

If you ate normally up until the day of the prep and/or have slow-ish bowels, I would try to start earlier rather than later. I took the first dose at 5 and it took until about 8:30 to start getting real results. 11pm dose was still working on and off until 2am and I had to get up a couple times after that.

The benefit is that it works slowly and gently. Lots of "tummy talking" and noises happening, but no pain, bloating, or nausea. Took longer to run clear than past preps, but worth the tolerability!"


"I was put on Stalevo and threw up for 2 days.  First night hallucinations and insomnia.  I read where if a history of melanoma you should not take this medicine.  I do have history so called my neurologist and discontinued this medication."


"I started this birth control because I wanted something low hormone. I was on it a few years ago then stopped, and when I started again a year later my doc put me on the same the one. This time it has cause a lot of problems for me though! I gained about 8 pounds in the first month, all in my midsection (boobs and stomach!). After working out and eating better I have lost most of it, but because of the fluctuation my boobs have started to sag and I'm only 24! The biggest issue is that is has CAUSED acne in places I've never had it before, most noticeably my neck. Not just my jawline or near my face, big cystic pimples on my neck and throat which are impossible to cover up!! I am switching to Yaz now and am hoping it will fix my skin."


"Started on Pristiq one year ago. I had a slight positive change in my depression. I was able to get out of bed, shower, do some work. However, I developed OCD where I HAD to continually rub my nose or pick my scalp. After 6-7 months, I became anti-social, completely lethargic, did not dress or shower for days but sat in a chair rubbing my nose! I had no range of emotion - no anger, no joy - no feelings. The death of a good friend did not affect me. I decided to stop Pristiq - slowly - and I have had HELLISH withdrawals reducing by 25% every 2 weeks. Withdrawals included depersonalization, confusion, inability to think clearly, panic attacks, tremors, nightmares, tremors, and out of body sensations. I would NEVER recommend this drug."


"I just switched from YAZ to Ocella, and since then I have been so emotional. Crying almost very day and mood swings are crazy! I was not like this at all when I was on YAZ."


"Just started taking this a month ago.  Blood Pressure is already down several points.  No obvious side effects, except a slight cough at times.  Otherwise, I feel fine."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I am an 18 year old female and this will be my first colonoscopy. It is not hard to trigger my gag reflex, so I was a little nervous to drink Suprep. I was instructed to drink it at 7 pm, and after some gagging and nausea I finished at 7:40 pm. I mixed it with ginger ale, and drank ginger ale chasers after each sip. The taste isn't as bad as I expected, but it does taste like cough syrup and was hard for me to get down and obviously took me a while. It works incredibly fast. I had a bowel movement at 7:35 pm, before I had even finished the prep. I was surprised at how quickly it cleans you out. I was having clear bowel movements after only an hour. Suprep did give me a bad headache but it was tolerable. Bad taste, but effective."


"I've been on this medication for a week to treat my low grade depression which has manifested itself primarily with erectile dysfunction and insomnia.  I am 22.  Within 48 hours, I slept through the night for the first time in months.  Much of the sexual difficulties I had experienced prior to taking the Pristiq (which is the first antidepressant I've been on) went away within the same time period.

I'm yawning a lot despite not being particularly tired and I'm clenching my jaw a lot.  I'm more focused, excited about my sex life and just being able to sleep through the night for once is a God send.  If these are the worst side effects I have to deal with, I'll be happy."


"Norco 10/325 works great for my migraine pain."


"Well I've been taking it for about 14 years now and I've never experienced much of any side effects.

I do have light emotional mood swings from time to time, but since im just 18 I believe they are the normal teenage-kind.

I don't mind it."


"Before taking Effexor, I was an anxiety wreck. I was unable to preform to my full potential before feeling my anxiety slowly take over and hinder me from preforming. I am student at a prestigious university and I can say that I am living anxiety free. The statement itself sends chills down my back."


"I have been on methadone for 3 years now, this medicine has helped me greatly. I don't know where I would be today without it. I can't remember ever feeling this normal and happy. I had no withdrawls at all coming off opiates and going onto this medication. If you are thinking about giving it a go, I recommend it a 100%. It gives immediate relief."


"If you even just *sort of* want to stop smoking, then Chantix is for you. I am 25, and started smoking randomly/recreationally when I was 20, thinking it wasn't a big problem, I wasn't addicted. Then BAM 5 years later I'm up to a pack/day.  I never really tried to quit, because every time I considered the notion, I could go maybe 4 days max and then I want a cigarette and really do not want to quit. Well, at some point, I realized how irresponsible it is to smoke, I recognized that society is slowly taking over smokers' rights, noticed a steep incline in the price of a pack of smokes, but mostly I developed this bad cough, started wheezing, and realized that I smelled pretty bad."


"I been on brintellix for a month now it has helped me a whole lot with panic attacks .. No side effects at all .. I'm taking 10mg a day . Started with 5mg for two weeks then went up to 10mg .. I feel optimistic about the future now I have my life back . I went six months without driving because I was scared of a panic attacks but with this medication I am back driving I suffer from phobia of driving over bridges .."


"I've been using Contrave for over a month.  I've lost 2 pounds and the ONLY side effect is dry mouth - nothing else.  I'm hopeful."


"Toradol is the only med that takes away the inflammation in my sacral pelvic areas. I can not take oral NSAIDs. So I get injections once a week as needed."


"Started cramping the very next day after taking the pills. And have had the cramps every day for the last 3 weeks. Lower back pains and angry episodes are just some of the symptoms. The anger has definitely been a major factor though. I am getting off of them in a week."


"I've been on geodon for about three weeks now. So far no side effects but it's diffcult to take with 500 calorie meals. I'm not much of a breakfast gal and find myself looking for food to take my medicine in the morning."


"I am 5'3" and I started with the weight of 140.6lbs 2 weeks later now I am 131.6 pounds. When I started taking the pills I would only drink half of the pill and would give me bad side effects like speeding my heartbeat, dry mouth, paranoia and nervousness so I skipped it one day on the first week. Then on my second week and so on my body got used to it. I've started on January 15th we'll see how much more weight I'll be losing by February 15th. I'm so excited can't wait."


"Male 30. I've been taking it to control add and depression and as a pleasant side effect it allows me to go 2-3 times a night if she'll let me. I have not been this horny since I was 13 . Thank you magic chemists for making this drug."


Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone

"As most women have said I feel 100% better. Before taking this I must have had very symptom you could possibly think of, except the hot flashes which I think I would have rather suffer through than all the others."