"I was having issues with PMS before I began using it and at first I thought it was helping with that. But as time went on I started feeling sad and depressed and anxious. It got really bad. I was going through a lot emotionally in my life...a separation, eventually a new relationship. These feelings were starting to effect my relationships and work. After my period I had a 6 day weeping fit, for no reason. My therapist thought maybe I had PMDD. So I went to my Doc and told him what I was going thru. He told me to stop using the ring and give my body a break. Within hours of taking it out I started feeling better. I'm not sure if it was from the ring or PMDD. I am now taking Prozac for PMDD and feel great!"


"On the third pill I experienced very severe diarrhea which caused me to discontinue the medication.  I am still experiencing the diarrhea even though I have been off the medicine for a few days.  Also experiencing malaise and fatigue."


"Life changing drug for those people especially students who are suffering from social anxiety/performance anxiety and are worried about their racing heart causing restrictions for them to participate in the social events or do presentations before the class.It works 100 %. Go for it and just forget about heart shaking and feeling inconvinience in front of people as it did in my case,suffering from dreadful stage fright.It has changed my life.20-30mg 1 hr before is sufficient to cure extreme stage fright. Miracle drug!"


"I am diagnosed with a type of "Meralgia Peresthetica", a Neuropathic pain in my right leg.  I also get pain "breakthrough" where pain attacks can reach up to 10 on a pain scale.
I started Lyrica last year, and now am on 225Mg twice a day and have the same amount of pain control as the Gabapentin, but at a much lower dose.  My wife says that I am much more "aware" and "responsive" on Lyrica and my short term memory issues are not quite as severe, however still there. My weight gain has ceased, however I am having a tough time trying to lose all the weight I have gained."


"Had partial thyroid removal with benign tumor 30+ years ago, was OK until about 2 years ago and routine bloodwork showed low thyroid. After 2 years being OK on the medication suddenly the thyroid levels are dropping again, hair falling out, skin is breaking out in itchy red welts, gaining weight, so Dr upped the dosage.  A couple weeks on higher dose I feel like I am "wired" in high gear, can't sit still, talking to myself going in circles, and my hot flashes have really really ramped up big time. Dr. says to give it at least 60 preferably 90 days to adjust, not sure I can hold out that long before stopping it. Hoping there is a better solution out there someplace."


"Do NOT take this pill. It gave me blood clots when I switched to it from another brand. I had hundreds of blood clots scattered through out my brain and I was days away from dying. It controlled my symptoms (heavy flow, severe cramps), but NOT worth the side effects. Tell everyone you know never to take this pill!"


"Took this pill for about two months then stopped immediately as I saw hives and started losing patches of my hair. I'm 21 and now I'm super self conscious. Heading to the Dr tomorrow."


"I have been on Effexor XR on and off for about 14 years. At first it seems to work but then I end up going back to where I was and then worse. I have suicidal thoughts at all times. I'm depressed and agitated even more so now than ever. If I get an up dose I sweat more. I don't know what to do. "


"My daughter has amplified pain syndrome and R.A. we have been on everything from Indomethacin, sulindac, plaquinil etC right now she takes a reg of etodolac 600 MG 24 hr tablet, cyclobenzaprine 5 mg tablet, hydroxychloroquine 200 MG tablet and she is finally pain free but I gotta say adding the etodolac I think helped the most."


"This is my first time taking Ativan. I just started having panic attacks about 2 weeks ago. The Dr. prescribed 1mg. The directions says to take one twice a day, but I'm on gonna take it as needed. The reason being is because lots of reviews from others said it could become addictive. So far it has worked very fine. I only have the attacks at night. When my boyfriend is away for work out of town I tend to worry a lot about taking care of the kids n staying home alone with them by myself. When he's around I feel safe and I sleep like a charm. I hope this will only be temporary. Ativan works fast!!! Definitely a life saver."


"I've been on Protonix for 2 weeks and feel awful. I have high pitched ringing in my ears, headaches, a lot of fatigue, and constantly feel like there is a lump in my throat that is very uncomfortable. I just feel beat up and wiped out! Saw dr. but she found nothing. Didn't look down throat very well though.  Hate not knowing if it's Protonix but worried about stopping it to see."


"I have been on this medicine for a week and a half now and I have regained my life back! The first 4 days on it are hell, but if you just hold on through it, you will notice a world of difference. I can wake up in the mornings feeling like my old self again and go through the day without feeling scared or hyped up. I would definitely recommend it."


"I took this after extensive dental work I had on a tooth. The tooth seemed fine and it was determined either my jaw muscles (due to being open so long for the work) or the swelling of my gums were causing my extreme pain (for 5+ days). Advil was helping but once it wore off the pain would return and I was getting an upset stomach from so much advil. Was put on a 6 day medrol pack to see if it would reduce the swelling. After taking the first pill, the pain was gone. After I finished the pills, the severe pain has not come back. The side effects were pretty mild - just a bit of jumpiness and jitteriness - WAY more tolerable than the pain I had been in. I wanted to write a positive review because this medicine really helped me"


"I get a YI after my period if I drink a lot. My guess is the mix of sweets on my period and alcohol flares up a YI. The pill from the doctor does cure it but I am sick of going into the doctor every time it happens so I tried the 1 day because, face it, who wants to lay in bed in fear of white stuff running into your underwear. Anyway, 1-day put it in at dinner time last night and today I am a whole new woman. The exterior is still a little sensitive but it worked for me."


"I take 120mgs per day of Cymbalta. I also have Medicare because of an accident that caused me to be disabled for the rest of my life. Medicare has a gap where for 2 months you have no drug coverage.

Taking Cymbalta I have no side effects so it's like you aren't taking a medication, because its one of those drugs that seems to work behind the scene. I ran out of Cymbalta and found out just how good it was and how it was working. I became a totally different person without Cymbalta, really bad. I am back on my Cymbalta and I have to say this... I will never ever think I can go it alone without the help of Cymbalta and I have tried so many other drugs before finding this one. A job well done to Lilly Company who makes Cymbalta. It saved me."


"I've been on 10 mg for over a month.  It has made a huge difference in my BS levels.  My fasting and evening BS was in the 200's now it's 120-170.  I've lost 12 pounds but I am dieting too.  I've noticed only a slight increase in urination and I'm definitely more thirsty.  I think the drug makes me tired though.  I'm hoping that gets better as time goes on.  I haven't had any other side effects."


"I just got the mirena yesterday, naturally I read all about it online and read many negative reviews however my colleague has had the mirena for ten years and swears by it so I thought id give it a go. Getting pap smears have never been pleasant  for me due to the size of the speculum however my Dr was very understanding and the procedure wasn't painful at all. There was pressure in my abdomen upon insertion but this was expected and the first night I had fairly bad cramping. The next day has gone by as if nothing happened and my period has stopped already when it was meant to go on for four more days. So far pleased however will keep posted."


"I've been getting cold sores for as long as I can remember. Usually triggered by stress, but sometimes for no reason at all. Over the years I've tried EVERYTHING, Zovirax..whatever was the new product on the market.

Denavir is the best topical ointment. But like everyone states, you must apply it as soon as possible - for me by the time I feel a slight tingle, it's too late. I was at work this time when I felt my lip tingle and literally ran home to get my Denavir. I suggest you carry the small tube in your wallet as I do now. I keep one at home, at work, and in my wallet - early application makes a huge difference in duration of cold sore. It's expensive - but worth it. One tip so as not to waste it - don't squeeze."


"I'm rating this a 'one' reluctantly because it truly worked miracles. I've wrestled with eczema for years and it has become quite painful.  An ER doctor prescribed this when I was there for an unrelated issue.  Within days my open skin and rough patches were completely gone.

But the side effects...I put on 15 pounds in under two weeks, with a painfully swollen gut, stomach pains and insomnia.  Upon visiting my regular physician, he refused to renew the prescription, explaining that these side effects, and potentially much worse, were due to the Prednisone."


"Vagifem still works but due to lower dose I have to use more often. My doctor says this is very common with reduced dosage. I very glad that she will prescribe sufficient pessaries for comfort."


"I have been taking Sprintec for a little over 2 years and have had no severe side effects. My periods were very irregular and could last up to a month before i started taking Sprintec. Now I get my period every month down to the day I am supposed to start and last 3-4 days. My breasts have gotten larger and I have a few mood swings, mostly around the time of my period. I would recommend taking Sprintec."


"I have been taking Pristiq for 2 years now and feel normal and stable.  I have been prescribed Pristiq for major depression which I have experienced most of my post pubertal life.  I have taken various medicines which have had differing side effects, e.g. Cipramil, Luvox, Prozac and for me, Pristiq has been the most well tolerated.  I have not had any dryness, nausea or dizziness thank heavens.  I don't cry for no reason any more and I have not had any suicide thoughts or plans since being on this medicine. I am currently going through a very stressful time (partner out of work) and am considering asking the doctor to increase my dose as I am experiencing unusually high levels of anxiety."


"Have conic  back pain been on med for the past 12 years when my doc put me on this it went for being able to move without pain to can't get out of the bed on this stuff and just trying to get it open it awful and don't stick have the time everyone should not even try it just a waste of time"


"This pill works great, I've been taking it for months however I am now starting to feel really intense cramping and bleeding. It's been four days now, and every time I wake up it's so painful. All in all I think it's great, just make sure you don't ever miss a pill you have to get into the habit of taking them and remembering to bring them with you when you go places overnight, you should pick up on the routine quickly though."


"I read a lot of reviews before getting paragard and they almost made me not get it because some sound so awful. But I have honestly had a great experience and so I wanted to share that. When I first got it in I was not on my period so the insertion process was painful. I had cramps and heavy bleeding for about 3 days after and then the cramps went away and the bleeding lightened. The bleeding was over with in about 5 days after insertion. I honestly didn't have any spotting between then and my first period post-insertion. My first period after the bleeding was heavier than before I had it, but nothing super excessive and the heavy bleeding was only for 2-3 days. My period ended in 6 days. Next period was the same. No spotting in between."


"After having maxed out on the highest dose of tramadol (Ultram) my doctor offered me this. It is good for my spinal arthritis pain. I am doing more daily tasks than in a long time. But in 1 week now I sometimes have to fight grogginess most of the day and would only consider driving if I absolutly had to, half a tablet makes me feels stoned and I take the smallest dose. I did take this after my gallbladder surgery and it was very good."


"Was started on the 20...good for 2 weeks and then I got really dragged out...until I could get to the doctor. I would take it off for a couple hours and put it back on...just changed me to the 10 but this one isn't enough...had to take Lortab with it for the first time...will call and have her add the 5. My concern is the summer when I hike and swim...have to take it off as I might get too much medicine. Kind of defeats the purpose as I hurt when I am active."


"Was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 12 yrs ago, took Neurontin, Lexapro & Seroquel for 2 yrs with no problems. My P doc moved; new one weaned me off Lexapro & added Lamictal. I started getting fevers, stopped Lamictal, fevers more frequent & higher, til I woke up in an ER. Long story short, found out a month later I had NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome). My highest fever was 109 deg F. pDoc took me off Seroquel, fevers continued a while. Tried Lamictal alone, got Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Result, I can't take any antipsychotics. Have some brain damage; can't go outside in hot weather, high blood pressure. Had bad depression, then manic episode, no sleep 8 days, therapist said I was psychotic. This was last 10 days ago. Just started Trileptal. This is my last-ditch resort."


"I have only been on keepra for about a month but I'm noticing mood swings, shakiness and medicines make me sleep a lot. I haven't had another seizure thank god but the mood swings are awful. I hope after I have my brain tumor removed things get better."


""Atarax" was prescribed to me in a "controlled environment." I was prescribed Klonopin originally, but the 0.5mg dosage wasn't enough for my anxiety and with the medication (Suboxone) I was currently taking there is a risk of taking Benzodiazepines while on Suboxone (like, death).
Anyway, Atarax was prescribed. I can't remember the dose now, I know it was more than 10mg, but it was 4-6 x daily as needed. It seemed to be working alright at first, but I think it was the controlled environment, when I left, it stopped working for my anxiety and panic attacks and has not had any useful effect since.
*Didn't experience any side effects"


"I'm in my 3rd month. Accutane is working GREAT! I had breakouts on the first couple of weeks then my skin really dried up. I'm loving it so far, I am now a bit more confident and hopes up for a great result in 3 months!"


"Amrix did nothing for me...I had the usual side effect of tiredness after the first day but I was fine afterwards.  I took it for 4 days with no relief."


"Started 20mg of paxil 3 weeks ago after coming of effexor. At the moment I get a lot of anxiety throughout the day & sweating. Hope this starts to go soon as its still very early days."


"I started Contravene in June  2016  and kept it at one pill a day for quite awhile... Mainly because I experienced a lot of constipation. But when I went up to two a day I suddenly was experiencing flushing, sweating and continuous hot flashes throughout the day which left me soaked.  I wasn't sure if it was the contrave or if I was having some weird hormonal issue.  But, I stopped the contrave just to check and sure enough within 24 hours the profuse sweating and hot flashes stopped as well as the constipation,  I was really hopeful about this medication, but it is clear it is not a good fit for me."


"I am a 57 year old woman with about 75 pounds to lose. ( If I want to get into a "normal" weight range.) Have been taking 10 mgs of Belviq 2x a day for the 2 1/2 weeks.

The first day and a half, my stomach was a bit unsettled. And sometimes I feel a little fuzzy headed - but not terribly so. Now, the only thing that I experience is sleeping longer than I usually do. And - this is not a bad thing - but I sleep much better than I have for a long, long time.

I feel like the medication is definitely taking the edge off of my hunger. While I don't "forget to eat" I am certainly satisfied with eating much less. Probably 1/3 to 1/2 as much. And, so far, I have a lot more will power saying "no" to things that I usually wouldn't pass by. 3# down!"


"Took Zoloft about 12 years ago for approximately two years.  Within days of taking it my mood and overall attitude improved very  much for the better.  I was able to tolerate and enjoy things that used to set me off.  I had absolutely no side effects for at least a year, then I started to have very slight sexual side effect but nothing that I could not live with. I got off the medicines after about a year and a half and all has been well.  I was happy and content for over ten years.  Recently I noticed that I am very anxious and intolerant of people and situations just like I was years ago. I am now back on 50mgs and hope that it is as successful again as it was then."


"Pls if you're reading this do not let ANY doctor give you reglan. I'm 20 years old and I was going to the ER for an awful migraine and the nurse came in and out the reglan in my arm. As soon as I felt the reglan enter into my arm I felt an awful burning sensation everywhere, I looked at the nurse and he said I shouldn't be feeling any burning. I got a awful feeling and looked at my mum and said something doesn't feel right I started panting like a dog and I couldn't calm down. Then I jumped up and screamed on top of my lungs because I couldn't breathe and I couldn't even see straight. I was convinced I was going to die. This experience still haunts me to this day and was so awful that it caused an anxiety disorder,wish it never happened"


"I have been taking metformin for only a week. But that being said I have noticed straight away the changes that it has made. I have had pcos since I was 19 I am now 27 I have never had any medication for my PCOS. I had gone to my doctors as I was stressed about the fact I had not had my period in over 4 months. As I have ben quite regular considering here and there a few misses etc. At the start of taking the medication I was quite sick but that lasted two days I have decreased in appetite and my period actually came! so so far so good. Soon I will be on a higher dose as I am currently on one tablet! fingers crossed it keeps working! I know its only one week in but to be already getting good results I just had to share."


"I react to every antibiotic out there. Levaquin is the only one I can take with no side effects. This is an excellent drug and gets rid of my urinary tract infections fast, with no yeast infection after it."


"I started taking Xanax in 1992 after having a  heart catheter that went wrong. I went into V Tach after that I suffered from arrhythmia daily and panic attacks, ending up in the hospital a few times.. First the arrhythmia starts which brings on panic attacks. I realize now this is all PTSD. My new internist put me on Xanax at. 025mg which had little results then upped to 0.50mg which I take one twice a day. 24 years later I'm still on it taking same dosage. Tried going off a few times unsuccessfully. New doctor lowered it to one day. Hoping for the best."


"This thing really does work. I got mine August 2013. I've had regular periods always light and slightly longer.. But the last 2 months I have bled so badly to the point I have developed anemia and my doctor is making me take extra birth control with the shot which is pointless because it really does work."


"It is so nice to have my life back!!!"


"I got the Nexplanon in Feb 2013, I had a period for a full 2 months now I am Spotting lightly. I have back pain a lot, which is unbearable at times. But before this I had pains in my abdominal region, which was so bad I couldn't walk. With my Nexplanon I have no pains there anymore. Although I could go without the mood swings and depressed feelings at times. So I hope this helps you ladies and I to could use some help, what other side effects are there I should be aware of."


"Over the past year my skin has broken out so bad it left dark spots and looks horrible. My face, chest and back, I'm 32, no longer a teen, so this was unusual. I finally went to see a dermatologist, he examined my skin and prescribed Ziana gel, Aczone, and Doryx (oral antibiotic). It's been two weeks since using all three and my skin has done a 360. My skin feels like a baby's bottom and hasn't been this clear since I was on birth control. I have stopped taking the Doryx as taking antibiotics for a long period of time kills good and bad bacteria. My daily facial routine: wash with Dove sensitive skin soap, Aczone & Palmer fragrance free coco butter lotion in the morning, and Ziana gel at night. I would pay the $25 for Aczone as it works for me."


"I have suffered from severe panic attacks for 15 years. Xanax is the ONLY medicine that has helped me. I don't take it 3 times daily as prescribed. I take it only when I have a panic attack. It works wonders!"


"I’ve had the liletta IUD for about 4 weeks. I didn’t think I was going to have many side effects. I’ve had extremely heavy bleeding since the first day I got it as well ass my breasts are constantly tender, it’s made me have constant head aches, super nauseas, and it’s made me feel very depressed."


"I have had this implant for 3 months and I absolutely love it!!! I gained a bunch of weight on the pill and had horrible morning sickness and still had terrible periods (the pill was supposed to help my periods). I spotted for a few days after I got this implant but I haven't had any bleeding since!! I don't have to worry about taking the pill every night and I love it. I know it doesn't work for everyone but it's worth a shot. I would absolutely recommend it!!"


"I was really sick for a week and went in to see my doctor for cough that was uncontrollable. He first prescribed amoxicillin. That did not help with my cough. Then I was prescribed Tessalon Perles and it seemed to work. I was having itchiness all over my body. Also welts. I then realized it was the Tessalon Perles that was doing it. I stopped taking them. Now I don't itch but still have a cough."


"I have been taking this medication for a while. I have found that my body has been getting used to this medication the whole time. I have had bad side effects. However, now  I don't seem to have any side effects. My doctor mentioned the max dose a day is 3600mg. Taking lower doses helps but it does not help the way 3600mg helps.

It is my first day on 3600 and I feel good. The gabapentin is working well. Hopefully this dose stays the same in terms of effect and i can live the rest of my life on this dose, because right now i feel i can maintain relationships, go to school, and take care of what i need to take care of.

Good luck with gabapentin."


"20 mg twice per day, a total of 40 mg per day. Not hungry on it. On the contrary. Reduces appetite. take it at the same moment when I have a meal for best effect! No weight gain. No effect on metabolism. Stable blood sugar levels. Working ! I do not feel psychotic on it !"


"Been on 10 mg for 8 weeks. I could sleep all day and all night, my house is a mess, and I don't care much about anything. It makes me itchy and I've gained weight. I feel like I might as well take nothing. Will be seeing my Dr about switching in a week."


"I would say it works really great. But when I was withdrawing from methadone it didn't take restless legs away for the 2-3 nights of sickness. After the withdrawals became a little weaker, then I had no problem falling asleep. It takes MOST of the worst withdrawals, but I think if you are too sick, only God will help you. Anyway its SO MUCH better then nothing. Thank you clonidine, so far they work the best helping me sleep. Even trazodone wasn't nearly as effective as clonidine."


"I'm 21 years old with no children. After trying many options of birth control I decided to try Skyla. The procedure is painful I am not going to lie, I stayed at the doctors office until I felt better. I advise that someone else drives you there. I had cramping for the next day or two but nothing terrible. Every once in a while I will get some cramping that lasts 30 minutes. I have been on Skyla for 3 months and have only had my period once. My doctor informed me that about 5% of Skyla users will stop getting a monthly period. I have gained15 pounds! I am happy with the choice I made to get Skyla, there is no need to worry about taking a pill or replacing a ring. I would recommend Skyla even though it is painful at first."


"22; getting married in August- I received my Mirena at the beginning of January 2014 and I am currently loving it! Like many of you I did extensive research before deciding on a birth control. I decided to go through with Mirena and having it  inserted hurt REALLY BAD because I've never experienced something passing through my cervix. I turned white immediately and nearly passed. I cramped for about two weeks but used ibuprofen and it was fine. My fianc"


"My daughter has been taking Remicade since 2006. She has now built up antibodies to it and it doesn't work anymore. They now are going to try Humira. Hope this works. She has had to have an ileostomy done since the Remicade didn't work for very long in her and now the Crohn's has made it to her stomach. Just because it appears to be working in the beginning of treatment doesn't mean it will last in your body as long as it is suppose to. People please be warned and be cautious."


"I developed near-total numbness in my thigh over a period of 2 months after which the surface pain was unbearable. I couldn't even touch the hairs on my thigh without gritting my teeth in pain. I saw a neurologist who couldn't identify the cause even after MRI, EMG and blood work. After trying Lyrica for the pain (which didn't help at all), he gave me Elavil. Using only a 25mg dose, the pain disappeared completely after one week. I did have some dry-mouth as a side effect for awhile, but that has subsided somewhat. Great stuff!"


"Had been on REMICADE since 2003 (11 years) 5vials every 4weeks. Doctor took it away due to issues with the infusion dept. I hate not being on REMICADE. REMICADE did wonders for me, it gave me life back and unfortunately I am back to where I started 11+ years ago. I am having difficulty with everything, I can barely type this comment."


"I like Cymbalta. I have been taking it for 3 months and I'm always in a good mood. I used to be depressed all the time before. My wife sees the change in me. She thinks I'm back to my old self again. No weight loss or gain. I would recommend it to anyone to try."


"Rather than reduce my blood sugar, this stuff actually caused a 150-200 point increase over the time that I took it.  Needless to say, I'm back to glyburide for much better control."


"I am extremely happy with the Botox injections in the bladder. I have severe incontinence, overactive bladder before.  I have MS and my urologist explained I would have to self-cathe after the procedure. That's no big deal.  I cam wear real underwear again! Yay!"


"I take Wellburtin XL 150mg and Pristiq and have been since 2009.  Tried to go off of Pristiq twice because my sodium level is a bit low.  Within a month of being off of Pristiq I got my old anxiety attacks, panic, insomnia, etc., so the positive definitely outweighs the negative.  Hopefully, my sodium will be corrected now that I'm seeing a specialist for it, but for me Pristiq and Wellbutrin XL work wonders and I don't plan to go off either ever again."


"I have sensory neuropathy and have been taking to opioids for chronic pain for 7 years.  For six years I had continuous constipation and had to do use two bucket enemas per week.  I tried movantik for 4 weeks and there was no effect.  I tried Amitiza also for 4 weeks, and there was no effect. My GI said both must be taken.  Now I have not had to have a bucket enema for six weeks, it's fantastic to be almost normal as far as bowel movements go."


"I started on 0.5g/day (1 tab) and increased the dose weekly until I reached a max dose of 3g/day (6 tabs). At first I thought it wasn't working at all because my pain never improved, but eventually I realised that brand new symptoms were presenting in new joints and that I was now also experiencing awful muscle spasm (in my calves, fingers and toes) - I had never had this problem before. My fatigue also became more and more severe... Eventually, nearly 4 months after starting treatment, I stopped this awful drug.... Sadly, 1 month later, I am still struggling with the after effects. What a terrible terrible drug this is."


"I was severely backed up for 2 weeks after pain killers from surgery, I tried senna and that did nothing I was desperate and in so much pain I couldn't eat or sit or pass the bm  (although it was travelling to my bum it was too big.)

I read these comments on docolax and was absolutely terrifed but I was at my wits end so tried it. I took it at 1pm and by 5pm I had passed a very very large bm. Other than a sore bum I still have strange sensations in my stomach but thats cos its still in my system.  I cannot express the happiness that this product has given me! I have no complaints at all and would recomend this to anyone struggling"


"I tested positive in 1993, I actually thought I had a year or two left too live. I went without meds almost twenty (20) years. I started Complera in 2013. I'm undetectable and my cd-4 is now close too 700 up from 420. I still smoke cigarettes and drink socially. I haven't had any side effects. I'm 58 years old and African American, even at this age my physical stamina is good (basketball and tennis). Complera is the only meds I've taken and up too now I'm pleased with the results.And by the way, l take my Complera in the mornings with breakfast. When it's time too go too sleep at night, I sleep like a baby..Good luck guys and best wishes....Peace!"


"I took this three times in my life so far (22-24yrs, 25-26, 35-) and it has been the best for me.  I discontinued due to concern for bone density/trying to get pregnant but was careful to excercise/eat well/supplement w D and calcium.  I did not gain weight or have bone loss.  I tried many pill types, combo/mono and triphasic, and was violently ill and threw up bile on the hour on any pill containing estrogen. had depression, swollen breasts and skin darkening on the progesterone only pill, and heartburn and vomiting on all pills.  I feel normal on this, if anything, I possibly lost weight.  thank goodness because it is way better than worrying about an IUD....cramping and perforation and all that."


"Very good drug. Tried olanzapine and aripiprazole and this is the best. Made my depression a bit better also. Better than lithium citalapram and sertraline as I've tried all these for depression with no success. Relieved me of anxiety too. Does make you super groggy after taking it so be careful guys"


"On day two of an intense infection that has left me unable to swallow and thus sleep.  Got Chloroseptic - only brand offered.  It was nigh on useless.  One squirt - the recommended dose - barely made an impression.  I waited 10 minutes, did three squirts - marginal improvement, perhaps a 5 minute slight numbing.  There is no way I can get relief with this product without going well over the guidelines and based on what I read elsewhere, swallowing it is dangerous.  So, back to spitting in a cup for the next couple of days...
Waste of money."


"Its been 3 days on Wellbutrin XL. My focus and mental clarity have improved so much. I feel like a different person. Love this medicine. I have energy, focus, creativity. "


"I started blood thinners for DVT, two days late started period was bleeding so bad was in the restroom every 10-20 mins..7 days later was in the hospital was slightly anemic less than 48 hrs later ended up back in the hospital blood count was 6.1 had to have 4 units of blood over two days they gave me a depo shot to stop the bleeding it took almost 72 hours to work now a little over a week out of the hospital I have started bleeding again...idk what to think about the depo all I know is it isn't working for what I need it to be."


"I'm an social drinker and after 3 months of taking Risperdal, I can't get a buzz or even drunk. Viagra doesn't work either. It's like it took the pleasure out of my system but now my libido is coming back after a couple of months. I had the doctor change my medicines. Hopefully the new ones does a better job with my pleasure. On month 2 I was zombie like but now I'm almost back to normal. "


"Had it used for a stress test at local VA Medical Center.  Had mild chest discomfort, mild discomfort in both legs, and raised pulse.  Not as bad as expected, no nausea or other side effects.  Do not worry if you are asked to have stress test using it."


"I've been on Latuda for around 8 months now.  I have a Dr appointment next week and I am going to ask to switch to something else or add another med to it.  I am tired all the time.  I can barely stay awake within an hour of taking it.  I am emotionless.  Never feel better than a 5 out of 10.  Don't feel happiness.  No joy in any activities.  It's definitely good at evening you out....too good.  It has not conquered my depression.  I find it hard to focus and it is starting to effect my job.  I just want to feel happy again."


"I've read a lot of forums about the Sovaldi treatment but my experience after my 3rd week went south, difficult moving, loss of strength, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, no appetite, different muscle pains, back and side aches; at first I said this is a cake walk compare to the interferon. But I'm still thankful & had a clear test, one more month to go & I'm very grateful!"


"I started Victoza about a month ago. Started with 0.6 for a week than increase to 1.2. I felt nauseous the first week but just off and on and mild. Each day over the last couple of weeks I have become more and more ill. My numbers not only did not stay lower as they did when I first started but they have actually increased. I have a headache non stop and haven't lost a pound despite not eating much due to being so sick. I stopped taking it a couple nights ago due to not being able to even sleep. I was waking in the middle of the night feeling like I was going to vomit. I still feel nauseous but it's getting better."


"Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1993 and tried lots of medicines. Lyrica was awesome, but became less effective after about 7 years and still had some level of pain and fatigue. Cymbalta has been fabulous. It took about 3 1/2 weeks for me to get over the side effects (restlessness, nausea, headache, jerkiness - especially at night with morning dosage), but now - I feel the best I had ever felt. My pain and fatigue are gone, and as an additional bonus, chronic low back and arthritis pain are gone too. I had no idea how much pain I had been in until Cymbalta took it away. Beware of withdrawal though. Head spins, jerkiness, "brain shock" when you move your eyes quickly, etc, very bad. Don't miss a dose or let the prescription run out by accident! Worth it to be pain free!"


"After taking 30mg per day for ten days, my severe back pain is almost gone. I increased to 60mg to further eliminate morning and evening pain. This has greatly improved my life."


"Duration 3 years I am 23. This medication changed my life and I am not exactly sure why I take it because I feel "normal" I wasn't bipolar however I was just flat out raging deeply depressed would stay up all night. I did crazy things. I also had horrible life threatening anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder and sitting still. I almost stopped taking it when I finally went to a DR because I couldn't go to college anymore because I was a complete wreck all the time. Every tiny little thing threw me into anger and depression and jealousy. Medication made me sick in beginning but the Dr told me to keep taking it which this is how these medicines work. After around 3 months. I was NOT depressed EVER, slight mood but I'm OCD and moody in general! Anti-depressant did not work."


"I love it! Been having nexplanon since september 2013 getting it removed next year and getting another for sure! I have been having mood swings here and there but nothing too severe. Great birth control in all"


"This medication made me nauseous everytime I took it, but I continued to take it .  On the 7th day I became very ill. Chills, vomiting, hurting and I stayed in bed for 2 days except for going to the Instant Care.  They said I had an allergic reaction. The doctor also gave me a 1-pill medication to prevent an yeast infection."


"I suffered with an extremly stubborn case of mild acne. My dermatologist put me on 4 different medications, either making me extremely ill or just not working at all. I was a little nervous when we started talking about Accutane, because of all the paper work and blood tests. But, I soon realized that there is really nothing to worry about, your lips will be DRY DRY DRY. I highly recommend Aquaphor, that is the only thing that helped me. For the dry skin, it's nothing I can't handle just some dry spots, maybe a few cuts from scratching it but that's all. I did NOT lose my hair nor did I get fatter, like some of the side effects said. The blood work is sometimes a pain, but it is truly worth it."


"It really does work amazingly! I am bipolar II. was originally diagnosed as having major depressive disorder, but my depression did fluctuate in intensity quite a bit, so my psychiatrist thought Lamictal could work and that I could bipolar. So I started Lamictal (ironically right before I started the Lamictal I started having hypomania and was then properly diagnosed as bipolar II) For weeks it really did not help much - and then I reached the full dose of 200mg. I've been on this dose for a month and have felt completely normal or virtually normal most of the time! The medication isn't perfect though, as the depression ocassionally comes on rather hard, but even when it does it is temporary and NOWHERE near as bad as it was before."


"I switched from Zoloft and Seroquel to Brintellix 10mg. At first i noticed I had more enegry. I also have itchiness and some upset stomach but that goes away. those of you without insurance or with it and it wont pay enough ask your dr about patient assistance forms. Waiting to see how it helps since I lost my job."


"I started Contrave September 19, 17. I've had no side effects. I don't really notice anything different but I won't weight in til the 25th. I have been watching what I eat. My goal weight is 175#. I started at 270# so I have a long way to go. Will keep you updated."


"i have very mixed feelings about this medication. i was given this for mood stability about a year before i was diagnosed bipolar.  it worked really fast. my mood was very stable. but at what cost? It started out with slurred speech and constant drowsiness. eventually that faded away and then it turned into perhaps the worst thing I've ever had to deal with called internalised restlessness. It is also called akathsia. If I die and go to hell, it would be  to the land of akathsia. I recommend this drug if you're lucky enough to not  experience akathsia. it works really fast. they tried to prescribe me congentin to help, it barely did."


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"This drug has been a life-saver for me. It has worked where other mood stabilizers either didn't work or had intolerable side effects. I've used it for 8 years now, at doses ranging from 150-425 mg. Currently I'm on 250 mg. When I started Lamictal I had a bipolar diagnosis and took it as an add-on to lithium. My diagnosis has since been changed to recurrent major depression and a personality disorder, but Lamictal still works, along with an antidepressant. I do get (non-dangerous) skin rashes from this unless I take antihistamines daily, but it's been worth it."


"Used this product at 11pm it's now 2:30am and I've been up an hour now. It's so itchy it's driving me crazy. I even tried washing it out and it hasn't worked!! DON'T BUY THIS"


"I haven't taken any BC in 5 years since the birth of my daughter. Before that I was on ortho tri-cyclen which was great and I never had any symptoms. My doc recommended Reclipsen since it's the same amount of hormones each day and the other one I mentioned has different hormone levels each week. I've been on this pill a total of 2 weeks and I feel nauseous, no appetite, exhausted, stomach cramps, boobs are sore, and weak. I get a weird chest pain sometimes and my anxiety is crazy high. I also feel so moody. Everything bothers me and sometimes I feel like I can't breathe. My face has been breaking out more than when I wasn't taking the pill. I AM NOT TAKING THIS PILL ANYMORE ! I barely feel bad side affects like this with medications."


"I am 40 years old. Have had Mirena for about 6 months. It was inserted to control heavy bleeding and has done that."


"I have been on Remeron for 3 years now and it's the best antidepressant I've ever been on. I have tried Prozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, and Effexor. Remeron is the only one that made me happy to be alive. I did gain about 3 pounds but then was feeling so good I decided to become a vegan and improve my physical health, which before I could have cared less about. So now I've lost the pounds. Plus, a few pounds is definitely worth the improvement in mood and sleep. I have found it's really important how much I take and at what time. I did get restless leg syndrome which made it hard to sleep so I tried breaking up my 30 mg pill and taking 1/2 at 7:30 and 1/2 at 9:00 pm. That wasn't helping my mood/For best results, I take 30 mg at 6:00 pm and go to bed at 9:00."


"Bipolar II with mixed episode, tried geodon. Severe somnolence, with insomnia (read: trapped in half-asleep purgatory) upon starting. Triggered full blown manic episode with hallucinations, jabbering rambling and fast talking, distractibility and inattentiveness, poor judgment, and dissociation with passage of time, over following couple weeks. Shaking hands (could not perform ordinary fine motor tasks such as cutting my nails). Stopped and switched to quetiapine, with success."


"I couldn't tolerate statins. Tried 3. Each one gave a lot of pain....liver and angina. I had to stop them. While off them for a month my Total Cholesterol went from 165 to 213, LDL's went from 65 to 110. Now my Total is 97 and LDL's are 24. I take Lovaza to keep my HDL's up at 45-49; they never were above 34 my whole life no matter what I tried. I have no side effects and I feel the best in 5 years."


"Hi there I am 42 years old I took Bonitril  when I was around 32 years old and lost alot of weight went from 200 size 13 down to a size 3 and 4. I sick have had health issues and gained weight 2013 I weight 169 which is a size 8 to 9 for my height of 5ft4 which I looked great ,but since then I have went up to as much as 209.5 . In may I got on bonitril again went down to 192 with horseback riding exercise. I was doing great. Then I had relapsed without meds I went back up to 205. Now I'm back on got my hopes up"


"This medicine is the best insulin , So far it out does all the rest my endo and I love it."


"Valium has asissted me a lot in my recovery of alcoholism."


"PLEASE TRY Clomid first (it helps your body use and start the cycle by it self) injection should be the last route. also if you have low T make sure to do MRI (in my case the doctor was hesitant to do MRI, but we did and found a pituitary tumor), T just doesn't reduce something is wrong with the body , find out what, just don't take injections immediately. visit a endocrinologist."


"Very good information."


"Please do your homework before taking this awful drug. My Dr. never told me about any potential side effects and I got them ALL. So sick for months with severe lower back pain radiating around the front. Severe upper GI issues with nausea and haven't been able to eat for months. Lost 15 lbs so fast that my skin is all wrinkles and lose. I look 20 years older than before taking this drug. Spent so much time at Dr's trying to figure out what was wrong with me and all tests came back negative. Only possible thing is Prolia shot. Headaches, chronic fatigue, poor sleep. Ended up in ER thinking I was having a heart attack...pain was debilitating. At least I found out my heart is good. Have had 3 additional episodes like this. BEWARE"


"I've been taking bupropion 200mg for roughly three weeks to treat Bipolar depression. I have not had success with any other antidepressants. For me, Wellbutrin has been great.  It has increased my energy level dramatically, as well as improved my mood. It's not a cure all, but it's certainly helping. The side effects - I take it in the morning to avoid trouble sleeping. Increased my anxiety somewhat the first week. Higher libido. Markedly reduced appetite. I need to remind myself to eat, and I've lost 5 lbs.  Others have mentioned a bad interaction with alcohol which I have not experienced. I've had up to three drinks with no problems. My overall experience has been good, this is a great medicine if it agrees with you."


"I've had this in for a little over a year and it took away the cramps but I still get back aches. Now period in stead of lasting 3 days, I know get it for 20-25 days with only 2 weeks in between each cycle."


"I initially started the higher dose September 2016 but couldn't handle the side effects, such as nausea and indigestion.
I went for my yearly with my pcp and she started me on the lower dose. It's almost the end of week one and I feel much better than I did on the higher dose. By day 3 I was a little tired and my appetite was really decreased. The nausea is tolerable. I've lost 3 lbs over the past week. My sugars are much better. I suggest that if you can't tolerate the higher dose definitely try the lower one. I also take Metformin ER 1000mg twice a day. My A1C was 6.2% before adding the Trulicity."


"No one is the same and NuvaRing obviously works for some but it did not for me. I'm on my third month and just took it out for good. It put me in a permanent funk..and by that I mean constantly paranoid or sad and I would also be upset with my boyfriend over nothing. I hadn't been on BC at all for about 2 years before. Without birth control I do get PMS the week before my period which was toned down by the ring but it feels like it just spread it out to a more mild PMS the whole time (terrible!). My sex drive was noticeably diminished to the point where I didn't even want to have sex sometimes (and that NEVER happens lol). Overall, good for acne and regulating the period but not worth the emotional instability and sex drive effects."


"Take 3 pills a day down from 4 because of expense and still works fine. I have been able to eat and drink whatever I want! No side effects at all. This is a wonderful medicine but I just wish there was a generic that was less expensive.I am thinking about dropping to two pills a day and see if that still works."


"I had a sling a few years ago for stress incontinence (that I have had since I was a kid), but it didn't do anything for the overactive bladder, obviously.  I tried the patch and within 24 hours, there was a huge difference.  However, the patch does not stick well.  The adhesive on the edges of the patch is not good.  While it does not come off, it does crinkle and wrinkle and one was clearly not adhering much at all and I doubt much medicine was delivered, which was why it did not work that day.  The medicine is great, but they need to improve the actual patch."


"I would differently recommend this product.  Cymbalta has helped me a great deal, my sadness, anxiety, mood swings and pain."


"I've been on Topimax for going on 3 1/2 months now and met with my doctor twice telling her I absolutely could not be on this medication because I could not perform my job duties at work. I had a very difficult time comprehending very basic stuff. I was put on it for my headaches I've dealt with for near 2 decades. My dr took me off my medication I've been on for 18 years suddenly, which has worked for my heaches, and switched me to Topimax. I decided to push through because I was no longer getting my medication that worked for me and I kept being told that the brain fog would get better wich it has the past 2 weeks. New problem is my hair is falling out in clumps. Every day literal clumps of hair fall out in the shower."


"This drug has worked very fast in reducing high blood pressure. I was on lisinopril but developed hives, swollen lips and tongue so doctor switched me to Norvasc. I seem to still have occasional hives but not as severe and may be triggered by heat. AZ this time of year is quite hot."


"The only reason this is rated a 7 is because of the effectiveness. I started with the implanon version for about three years; it was great with an occasional bad cramping. I got the next one, nexplanon, and have had it about two years. The cramping is horrendous at times, lasting two weeks or off and on regularly. My periods became a majority of the month by the second year of having nexplanon. I have always had anxiety but I personally feel that the nexplanon is making it worse and I was diagnosed with IBS (for the pain and stomach upset/anxiety). A part of me is terrified that if I take the nexplanon out my symptoms will get worse, but I can also tell you I've never had these symptoms until I took Nexplanon. Be wary."


"I've been on adipex since december 2015. My starting weight was 268 and today I am down to 232. I highly recommend adipex! I was a size 18 and now a size 16 and my journey is not over. My goal weight is 200."


"I've been on this medicine for 2 weeks now. I haven't really noticed a change in moods just yet. I guess because I'm taking Celexa and Elavil too. We're weaning me off Elavil. But I have surely felt the side effects. I've got some slight tremors in my hands, cotton mouth worse than ever, and my heart races at times. But my appetite has decreased since I've been on it. Before adding lithium, Elavil made me feel good, but put 20lbs on me in 2 months. That's why I'm coming off it. I just had my blood drawn to check my salt levels, so we shall see how that turns out. I was diagnosed bipolar in early 2003 and have been off and on just about everything for it. So my new doctor put me on lithium to help me. I'm glad I read about the side effects others have posted."


"I am 5'4" and started at 253. I stared Saxenda this past Tuesday. Still at the 0.6mg dose and this morning down to 246. Now i know darn well that that is probably a combo of water weight and just not. being. hungry.! I've had a little nausea but that seems to go away by mid morning. Overall, i feel pretty good and whatever the action on the brain that this stuff is, I like it. I don't feel hungry and i have energy. Since i am seeing some reasonable results, I am not getting discouraged! I paid for this out of pocket for the first month, just to see if it would work. If you can get past the price tag (which is rather obscene and the only reason I did not rate a 10) this is definitely worth a try."


"After YEARS of depression & anxiety I'd been on countless combinations of medicines. The past few years severe health problems (open heart surgery @ 37 and a bowel resection @ 39 over 200 days in hospital) have contributed to the lowest lows of my life. I've spent the vast majority of the past two years in pajamas. EVERYTHING felt overwhelming. Living a normal life again seemed impossible. I had absolutely NO energy & believed I'd feel tired forever which made me sad all the time. After adding Deplin to the Celexa I've been taking for years, I am amazed by the results. It's been like flipping a switch in my brain. The darkness has been flooded with light. I have the motivation to live life again. Deplin is nothing short of a miracle!"


"I have SP Multiple Sclerosis and when I first tried Ampyra I thought it was a miracle medicine. I have now been on it for over 1 year and the positive effects have unfortunately diminished. I have had shoulder pains for some time and I am going off Ampyra for 1 week to see about any changes."


"Never noticed a change while taking this medication, even on 200mg."


"I have been on the medicine for three weeks and the headaches are still there. Sometimes worse."


"Awful. Awful. Awful. I started on the pill when I was 15 because I was getting cramps so bad I was almost throwing up from the pain. Now at 25, I am still using the pill but have switched a few times. The brand that I am using now is terrible. Horrible cramps, periods last for a week or more, spotting, mood swings, weight gain, acne, discharge... you name it, I've got it. The pill is effective for birth control, I'll give it that, but there are a lot of negative side effects that come along with it."


"My last period was on Jan 25th. My cycle is about 30-32 days. I had unprotected sex on Feb 5th and took Plan B the next morning, Feb 6th (16 hours). On Feb 11th, I had some bleeding that started off brown then turned into red like my usual period, it lasted for 3-4 days. My expected period was Feb 26th but it never came. I basically missed a period for that month. I was very bloated, tired, dizzy, having abdominal pain & feeling nauseated around that time. I freaked out and took a total of 6 hpt (plus 1 that was done at Planned Parenthood) which were all negative. I just got my period today (March 19th) - 6 weeks after Plan B and 3 weeks after a missed period."


"I've been using Xiidra for 2 months.  It began working immediately.  It burned a little on initial use, but that has subsided.  I do have blurry vision for aprox 15/20 minutes and sometimes watery eyes lasting longer.  I also had inflammation in my eyes and blepharitis.  I clean my eyes every nite with baby shampoo.  The inflammation has cleared up.  I also use lubricating drops during the day, which were not enough before I started on Xiidra.  My eye Dr. told me about the burning, itching and bad taste which does not affect me bad enough to worry about it.  I think it's worth trying this medicine, don't give up right away as some of these side effects go away with use."


"Stopped my cycling and psychosis, but didn't help my depression at all."


"This acne cream is an absolute miracle. I've had acne since I was 13. I've used various creams, an ointment that was so strong my eyes watered, and finally onto tablets - nothing worked. So I gave up until I got to 25 and thought I ought to have another stab at it, then came along Duac. It's active ingredients are just 2 - benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. My friends and family can't believe the effect its had, nor can I. I no longer get breakouts, a far cry from the huge red painful spots I was experiencing a few months ago. P.S. Duacs been out of stock recently and I had to use another peroxide cream, it didn't work and the spots came back. If you're at the end of your tether and think nothings working, try this. It's been a life saver."


"Great!!! Just plain works"


"I am in the middle of my first gout attack. It started during the night, waking me with an unexplainable pain. My work nurse practitioner gave me an anti-inflammatory and checked my blood. My uric acid levels were very high. After three weeks I returned to her because the pain would not subside. This vivit she gave me a 5 day 20mg/day dose of prednisone and allopurinol to lower my uric acid. My toe started feeling better within 2 hours and drastically improved during the 5 day dose. I believe she told me the uric acid crystals form in your joints and your bodies immune system starts the fight which leads to swelling and soreness. The prednisone turns the immune system down, therefore reducing the pain and swelling. It worked for me."


"I developed severe akathisia (restlessness) while taking this medication. I had a difficult time sitting in one place for more than a few minutes and it was absolutely exhausting. I also developed insomnia and TD (tardive dyskinesia) and altogether I would say this medication was very difficult to tolerate. I was happy to be taken off of it."


"I am up to three pills a day. Lost 8 pounds so far. The best part is since I don't have cravings, I was able to stop drinking pop and only drink water now. I can eat reasonable amounts of food without the compulsive need to eat more, more, more. Recommend!"


"Well, I recently started my second pack and the least I can say is I've grow a cup size bigger (boob wise), and I'm maintaining my average weight. I have slight acne, I never get bad pimples but now my T- zone is bad! No nausua, no headaches. My first pack I had bad, even suicidal depression, but I've noticed all of it is toning down. I have a little acne between my breasts(which NEVER happens). My periods are light and stay for 4 days at the most, no cramps. Everything is great except for the acne...."


"I started taking Tri-Sprintec to treat acne, and I just finished my first pack. My acne has always been moderate, but after a couple days of the pill, I had a HUGE flare, but then it went back down to normal after a week or so (Normal for me being 2-6 new zits every morning and every night). But, I know it will take 3-6 months for it to regulate my body, so I'll be patient and wait. I will comment and say that it did have a few negative side effects. I started to get headaches, later in the night. I'm very irritable, tired, and down. I gained a little weight, but nothing that bugs me that much. I'm not recommending against this pill as I've only been on it for a month, and everyone's body is different. Just be prepared and wait, they say."


"Had unprotected sex, took the pill within 1hour and I didn't feel anything for about a week. We both got scared, he told me to take a pregnancy test, it came out negative of course. Then I got my period a week later from taking the pill and a week from I was supposed to get my period (it comes like clock work)."


"Fourteen years on Ultram, initially prescribed for migraine relief.  As a painkiller, it has never worked for me.  However, there is a little rider attached to the medicine information when I pick it up from the pharmacy about how it may be used for purposes other than pain relief.  For me, it keeps my joints fluid (I now have arthritis as well as fibromyalgia), and most definitely acts as a mood elevator.  No high or buzz, but a feeling of stability.  Because I metabolize ALL medicines at a high rate, it takes more 50mg tablets than the FDA recommends to get relief.  Wears off fast,  but one dose in the morning seems to keep me stable.  Also I cannot sleep without it.  So many, many different reactions to the same medicine."


"My wife had two weekly treatments and developed a high fever, low blood counts, weakness, and confusion and was unable to continue. 15 days in the hospital to come back to previous condition. As there were other issues involved Folotyn was not determined to be the sole cause of her problems. We waited 9 weeks and tried another treatment of Folotyn, one week later we were back in the hospital for 12 days. This has not been a viable treatment for her as it has also had no effect on her PTCL NOS.  We will most likely be trying Istodax next."


"So, to begin with I was very skeptical because in the past I had taken methadone as another way just to get high. I was addicted to opiates for six solid years and on my worst days, I was up to 200 mg of morphine a day. I know this is nothing compared to some people but it was bad enough for me. I am dosing at a clinic now and so far my experience has been exceptional. I am on 50 mg a day, but I work nights. I dose in the morning and sleep most of my dose away but still am relieved from cravings all the way up to 1 am or so. I will continue to go up to find my baseline to completely cut cravings but so far I have been able to even stop smoking marijuana. Something I had been doing for even longer. For anyone in doubt, just give it a try."


"I have suffered with "cluster headaches" for over 30 years. Finally I went to a neurologist who diagnosed me with cluster headaches and migraine headaches 10 years ago.  Cluster headaches would come, in my case, in March and October.  Whenever I would fall asleep at night I would awaken with horrible cluster headache. This would happen for about 3-4 weeks.  Zomig mist worked every time.  Unfortunately, since August 2010  pattern has changed  NOW every time I lay down or I could be sitting and BAM I feel the symptoms creeping up on me.  Yes the Zomig mist works like a charm and I have tried the dissolving tablets too, the mist works faster.  Why so expensive??? Big problems with insurance coverage regarding quantity too.  Help me Astra Zeneca."


"They work well and don't cost as much."


"I have tried many anti-depressents over the years and couldn't handle any of them as I would feel so drugged and sleepy on them I can't do anything but this time my doctor told me about Brintellix, and he gave me a lot of samples.    He said it's a new antidepressant that doesn't have side effects.  I was majorly depressed.  I was crying everyday and even left my 30 year marriage.  Well I was on 10mg and from the first week it was great.  I was calmer, stopped crying, and I felt really happy.  I love it!  Only thing is this stuff is so great, it is $400 & with my insurance the co-pay was $70 & I even had a coupon!  I can't afford that every month so I had to stop. Now I'm getting very depressed again after 1 week without.  Can anyone help?"


"I really like this pill. I'm 21 and been on it since I was 19. I haven't experienced any weight gain, nausea, discomfort, mood swings or acne. And periods are a breeze! Mine lasts for 2 days and are so light! My skin actually cleared up since I've been on it and I have even lost weight. (This was due to change in diet, not the actual pill. I just wanted to show that it's possible to still lose weight on this pill). I also have not lost my sex drive AT ALL. When I'm with the right person, I'm always in the mood. And yeah, obviously each pill will affect everyone differently so choose one that is right for you!"


"I was put on 25mg once daily a little over a year ago and it seemed to work wonders for a good while. Due to some other issues though we increased my dose to 100mg a day and I am pretty much tired most of the day, but at least I can walk up stairs and not pass out or my heart doesn't feel like it will leap out of my chest... kind of the price to pay not to deal with the SVT. Hoping the tiredness wears off soon."


"After 3 1/2 weeks of using Complera, no side effects to speak of. Remember to always take Complera with a meal and a glass of water.  Get a pill box from your Dr or pharmacist to help manage the ritual of daily pill taking."


"There has never been a better medication for me to help contain my moods. I am a very emotional person and go from one extreme to the other from morning to night. My doctor says I am not bipolar, but that I have borderline personality disorder. I am also anorexic. This medication helps manage my mood. I would not be able to go from day to day without this! I have been on 225mgs for 5 years. No side effects that I am aware of. I wish I could go higher on the dose but it interferes with birth control medication (estrogen)."


"I was recommended Dulcolax after I hadn't been able to have a BM after surgery on my back passage. I took 2 tablets at 2.30 pm as I was desperate and at 9.00 pm I had an easy to pass (being first BM after surgery) BM followed by 3 more trips before midnight to the bathroom ending in diarrhoea. I didn't experience any of the cramps, shakes or vomiting as reported by so many others. I'm still experiencing diarrhoea now 2 days later and although it's painful still, this is only due to the surgery I under went 6 days ago. Please remember every single person who takes Dulcolax will have a different experience to the next as our bodies will all respond differently to this medication . I would definitely take Dulcolax again. Hope this helps."


"I used the patch for 5 months. I really enjoyed not having to take a pill every day, and it was extremely effective.  Yet the mood swings where HORRIBLE,  I am a fairly unemotional woman but the patch made me unbelievablely weepy for no reason at all. My boyfriend of 4 was kind enough to point out that that wasn't normal me behavior. As for the rest of the detials, I had no issues with headaches, nausea, or breast tenderness.  The patch left a bit of a residue after you took it off and constantly pulled up on the corners, but I only really had one time when I was seriously worried that it might fall off. Very offten there was fabric residue along the edge of the patch and I would usually have ingrown hairs or small pimpels growing under it."


"...update 7/4/2011. Todays weight 237! For those of you wondering, I am taking the whole pill in the morning about a 1/2 hour before eating.  Only side effect is if you dont drink enough you may experience cotton mouth and a headache which usually does follow dehydration."


"This is good stuff. I can breath!"


"I was in a horrible car crash Sept. 7th 2014, I was air cared to UC, I was in ICU for 9 days and remained hospitalized 3 months. I never used to have trouble going to sleep but since my accident I will lay in bed hours, on really bad nights sometimes its all night, with my eyes closed trying to fall asleep but I just can't.  I believe being on a dilaudid drip for so long during my hospital stay then morphine and oxycodone for a while plays a big role in my sudden insomnia, also I was diagnosed with GAD 6 years ago which I'm sure sometimes adds to my trouble sleeping. ZzzQuil or Benadryl helped some at first but now neither help at all. Finally was given Zolpidem 10mg and I LOVE it, I fall asleep and sleep all night. Definitely recommend it!"


"I have had nexplanon for about 4 months and overall I love it! I definitely do have some side effects although. These include: very light irregular bleeding, my periods last about 3 days. A noticeable decrease in immune system strength, since the implant I've gotten a cold every month verses having a cold once or twice a year. Headaches, I used to have intense headaches with my previous birth control and I still have them with this kind but not as severe. As for positive aspects of this birth control, I never have to worry about it or worry about taking a pill everyday, being late with a shot or risk an IUD falling out. My periods are so minimal I almost forget I have them, I haven't gained weight or had any serious side effects!"


"It is the only molecule which does not raise createnine. For CKD patients it is the best and only choice"


"I made it through 3 days and discarded the bottle.  I read the reviews and took the advise of most to only do a half pill.  I am glad I did as the effects from just a half pill was enough to scare me.  Within about 15 minutes it felt like my heart was going to explode out of my chest.  This lasted about 30 minutes then it calmed down to a less fearful level.  I felt pretty jittery and certainly like I was on "something" for several hours.  I took a 1/2 table twice a day, ate first so to lessen the side effects.  By day three and again my heart just going nuts, and thinking how silly this will be if I have to go to the hospital, I said no more.  Threw away the bottle.  It will be easier to just not eat ice cream at midnight! :-)"


"I was prescribed Ativan (aka Lorezapam) because I had a head injury and my Doctor presumably thought that I had a very high level of anxiety (I wasn't getting enough sleep with the head injury so the Doctors perception was incorrect), but once I started using Ativan sleep woes disappeared completely of which I had always had problems staying asleep for virtually all of my life !

Ativan (Lorezapam) puts you into a "deep" sleep, you don't wake up during the middle of the night (Or late night for that matter!), cuts dreaming down to virtually zero and is THE BEST SLEEP MEDICATION I HAVE "EVER" SEEN !!!

My prescription was for 1mg and to be taken 1 hour before going to sleep which is exactly what I did !

Effective Rating = "10" !"


"I had sex the day before I was due to ovulate. Just my luck, the condom broke and he came inside me. I took Plan B about an hour after the incident. The only side effects I experienced were light nausea and cramping. I was convinced it didn't work since I was so fertile at the time. I spent two weeks reading reviews like these and over-analyzing every little change in my body! A week and a half after I took the pill, I started experience brown discharge and was worried that it was implantation bleeding. Thankfully today, three days later, AF arrived right on time!!! I would say this pill is effective, but the paranoia that comes with waiting around for your next period is enough to drive you insane."


"500mg (1 dose each day).

When I took Doxycycline the first time, there was irritation along the back of my throat, followed by a slight headache.

The next day, I took my next dose and immediately my head felt tight and full of pressure. It took 9 hours to subside and almost double that to get rid of it completely. I looked up the side-effects on this site and apparently intra-cranial pressure is rare but can happen. This antibiotic may work wonders for some people but for me it was not a good experience.

I am now on a different antibiotic for my condition which is making me feel tired and hungry all the time. It's still better than crippling headaches.

Avoid Doxycycline if you feel ill with it. It's not worth the pain."


"Been changed from oxynorm to shortec the packets are constantly pierced and tablets empty and doctors blame room temperature. Have moved them to various rooms and still having same issue"


"It works well for birth control methods and overall it's pretty great. However, when I'm on my period my emotions are out of control. I'm sad, moody and angry. When I have my period the first day is fine but the second day I'm sad and by the third day I can't stop crying and I can't even find a reason why I'm sad. The period is short and that's good but the emotions are wild."


"This is a great medication for chronic pain, but please give it time to work. The first couple of weeks it gave me insane headaches and mild nausea, forcing my pain mgmt doctor to give me Fioricet for the headaches. However after about a full month on methadone the headaches subsided with using the Fioricet and the pain relief is amazing. I was using OxyContin 30mg twice a day and Oxycodone IR 20mg three times a day as needed for breakthrough pain. When I began seeing my new pain doctor (insurance purposes) she really pushed the methadone on me hard so I gave in. Huge difference!!! She wrote me Methadone10mg every 6 hrs as needed and it lasts longer than the Oxy which only lasted 3-4 hrs at most, but be careful the methadone is WAY stronger"


"I've been on Topamax since 2010. I started taking 50 mg but I was given the generic and had a really bad allergic reaction to it. My skin broke out and I had to see a dermatologist. I was eventually given Topamax (the brand name) and I no longer had the allergic reaction.  The 50 mg wasn't strong enough and eventually I ramped up to 200 mg. I had weight loss in the beginning (close to 90 lbs, which I could afford). I've gained about 20 of it back but I've not lost any since. I do feel that I get somewhat spacey and suffer from some memory loss.  I've asked my doctor if I can come off of the medication beginning next year. I've been on it too long and I am concerned with the memory side effects."


"The side effect was sleeplessness. First night,  I was up until 4:00 AM, next night up until 07:00AM and again last night I could not sleep. I was taking the Mucinex as prescribed every 12 hours."


"Went on implanon for birth control. Insertion was a breeze. Clinician used anesthetic and inserted rod in 2 mins flat. Immediately was protected from pregnancy. Had no period for two years on it. At 2.5 years, I had developed a very large ovarian cyst on my ovary. It was so large they had to remove it surgically and biopsy it. Dr said it wasn't related. Six months later- another large cyst. Again. Had to have it removed. This one was 16cm around. Dr said again wasn't related. On the third cyst, went to different dr. She immediately removed it and said she has had several patients get severe cysts while in implanon. Got it taken out immediately and started estrogen pills to shrink my cyst. No cysts (that are symptomatic) since removal."


"When I take linzess it work best when you eat exactly a half hour after you take it and eat a lot of fiber. Linzess seems to not work if you miss a day. Got to take it daily."


"I would advise to take caution when reading other people's comments. Like any doctor will mention to you, all medications affects others differently and they will have side effects.

To give my short story: it was my first birth control and I have been taking it for 1.5 years.

Pros: less to little acne, no headaches, less cramps, prevented pregnancy every time, lighter periods (this was a plus!)

Cons: more emotional during period, 5lb weight gain (I am also in college, so that could be an aiding major factor), sometimes less sex drive EXCEPT around my period

Again, just because some people had issues with it doesn't mean you'll have the same. Try it out for yourself if you're considering this bc brand and talk with your doctor!"


"I have been on (Zoloft) for 6 weeks now and have noticed a big difference in my mood and panicking. I have only had 3 panic attacks since I have been on it! Which is a good thing for me because before I started it I was having panic attacks all day everyday. I have only had night sweats other than that nothing major! I started out on 25mg just like everyone else and after 1 month they increased it to 50mg and I think that 50mg has helped me a lot. No more panic and no depression. Life is getting a lot better thanks to the Zoloft I would highly recommend it. Good luck to all."


"Well I'm on my first pack in my 2nd row  bleeding still my doc say I just started so give it time I just wanna stop bleeding, my boobs are sore, other then that haven't notice any other side affects. Yet I do have some light cramping in my  uterus.  Can someone help me should I give it a chance since it's my first pack or give up"


"I got the nexolanon implant in September 2015, yet I'm still having side effects. My periods are incredibly irregular, either having them one after the other immediately or not having any at all for at least 4 months. When I do get my periods, they're either extremely heavy or barely even there. The cramps I get are unbearable, so if anyone wanted nexplanon.... don't even bother thinking about it."


"I was given a sample of Savella at my primary care doctor. I was hesitant due to my previous bad experience with these medicines, but feeling so bad I had NOTHING to
lose. I have been taking the medicine at a very low dose now for about 3 weeks. WOW what a change it has made in my life. After suffering from fibromyalgia for so long, I DID
not think I could ever feel better. NO SIDE EFFECTS. PLEASE TRY THIS MEDICINE."


"I love Mirena. I used to be on birth control pills as well the shot but I can honestly say by far Mirena has been the best. I've had it for almost 11 months, I have not had any complications only down part about it would be the cramping in the begging but it goes away after a while. I didn't gain weight or got mood swings nor did my sex drive go down. I love this new birth control method I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. If you have heavy periods just like I do it reduces them after a couple of months you start spotting & your period only last a couple of days compare to 8 days & no you can not feel anything nor can your partner feel anything."


"Currently popular in ER's, it has had no effect.  Once they have given maximum number of dosages and I am still actively vomiting. Finally I get old fashioned Phenergan and then things turn around."


"I have been on Ocella for about 2 months now. I originally was on Zarrah and had the BEST skin - my light acne cleared up within the first 2 weeks & remained absolutely flawless for almost 2 years. I ended up having a 2 week period - nightmare, I know. I went to my Gyno who had then switched me to Ocella. I explained to her that I loved the way Zarrah effected my skin & didn't want to breakout on a new form of Birth Control. I'm almost finished with month 2 and have been breaking out with white heads all over my forehead, along with a few painful zits around my face. I use Clarisonic every morning/night and eat healthy/workout. My moods are great and I lost a few pounds, but I may not continue Ocella for this reason...remaining optimistic!!"


"This birthcontrol changed my moods really bad. I was crying all the time for no reason  could not control my emotions . I feel dizzy and light head, angry, depressed, I had a period for most of the time. I would be on my period for 6 weeks off 1 week on for 6-7 weeks off for a week, these periods were not light either. They were very heavy I would bleed threw my clothes, I would wake up to a blood down to my knees, had to use heavy duty pads that went on for 2 years. Now this last 6 months my period has been regular but my mood swings are the same. Mine is about to expire and I can't wait to have it removed I will not be using this again."


"I have no idea how it works. I don't feel much of an effect when I take it. I want it to help me fall asleep, but it only helps me stay asleep. I take 15mg a night with no hangover the next day. Don't let your pharmacy say its discontinued! I get this medication mail ordered to my house."


"It's 10 weeks after breaking my hip after falling off my bike. (62 yr old female) I greatly prefer Meloxicam (15 mg taken before exercise) to pain meds. No side effects in my case. It's aided in my rehab (stationary bicycle, resistance training, stretching and landscape work) because pain is not inhibiting my efforts to strengthen muscles. Can walk with more normal gait. Seeing daily progress. Note: the low cost for my medications is because I'm living in Europe, where one just pays for the actual cost of goods."


"Works well for the pain and works fast, also with IR you know when it is going to take effect."


"I've been using Yaz for about 6weeks now and I immediately noticed my skin getting better and my skin getting no clearer. My period has improved so much, it was hell before and now it's shorter and painless. My sex drive improved as well( I didn't expect that). The big problem I have are my mood swings. I am a very happy and charismatic person but now I feel anxious all the time, I'm sensitive over things that wouldn't bother me at all before. I cry all the time. I'm often irritable and sometimes just want toscream at everyone. I hate the emotional effects it has on me but i think the positives outweigh the negatives."


"As per my instruction I was supposed to eat breakfast take superpower drink all 32 oz water then liquid diet till surgery tomorrow morning at 9.30am.

So today I took suprep at 8.15am now it's 12.38am. For me suprep literally started working in 10 minutes after I took . At first BMs were like every 5 minutes for about an hour then it slowed die and BMS were every 15 minutes. Now it's slowed down more to every 20 to 25 minutes.

After few BMs they were clear light yellow liquid. I'm not sure if will be like that till surgery or it should be just clear with no color at all .

I'm instructed to take second bottle of suprep around 4am.

Except that I have to go to bathroom every few minutes so far I feel little sleepy and tired. No other issue"


"I have been Underweight in my life.  I was searching any kind of Magical trick to gain some weight even i purchased   Oral steroids  Just  to get  rid of  Skinny structure,Finally I read about Tablet Periactin. But again there was a Problem that Tablet Periactin is not available in many Countries Its UK Brand  Medicine require valid Prescription. Then i went to a doctor get prescription and Order this pills  .

Point to be noted(  In Ist  few days  you will only sleepy  roughly ist 5-7 doses if you taking 4 mg /Day. But you will  Clearly see difference in your appetite. This Pill is  Tailore made for Weight Gain.  Absolutely worked  So I far  I took 12 Tablets  It means 1 Tablet/Day  and Gained 4 KG weight."


"I had Liletta inserted at the end of June 2017. The procedure was quick and I felt only a mild discomfort.  I haven't had cramps but for the first 4 months I had continuous bleeding. It has finally subsided a bit but my periods are very irregular. I never know when it's going to start. After sex definitely triggers a flow...which makes me want to not even have sex. Also, the worst part is that I am always hungry. I have gained at least 10 pounds. Depression has become a concern as well. I really want to have this taken out but I don't know that any other birth control will fare any better as far as side effects."


"I am on month two of this medication. I am down 4 pounds from when I started. I do not feel a big change towards my desire to eat at all. I also have not seen a major change in my cravings. I do have constipation and dry mouth. My constipation was VERY bad for one week during last month. I literally did not go for FIVE days and I was eating flax, taking pills, etc. It was rough. My mood is good and I also have times where I feel very sleepy. I am on 1500 calories a day and exercising for one hour 2-3 times a week. I still have issues staying under 1500 calories. I am on 4 pills each day and wish that I felt more of the benefits that many of you describe. I am also hoping month two proves better off for me."


"I have been using Cymbalta for several years now as part of my treatment plan for Chronic Pain. My pain is related to having Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis in my hips, spine, knees and neck, impingement in the hips as well, and trigger points throughout my body.

After trying several other medications, and gaining some amount of weight, my doctor wrote the prescription and I started at 30mg for the day. I now take 60mg in the morning and 60mg at night and it makes a huge difference in maintaining my pain levels.

I use it now as part of my daily "medicine cocktail" and hope to continue for a long time still to come!"


"My experience with the patch was terrible. I started it Wednesday night and by Evening of Thursday I had a headache and felt completely drained at work to the point where I had to ask my manager if I could be sent home. Went to bed around 9:30 and but kept frequently waking up throughout the night. I had the most intense nausea, threw up, and then threw up again in the morning. Felt as if I was pregnant even though I'm not (on my period while I put the patch on). Immediately took the patch off me. The side effects were too brutal for me to endure."


"This med did nothing for my Bipolar 1 disorder. It's very expensive if you do not have medical coverage"


"Got prescribed 2 pills daily for 5 days to treat BV that my doctor thought would not be treated by metronizole (spelling?) or basically any vaginal creams. It's been two days now and I'm only starting to feel better. Definitely not as bad as it was before but also not 100% there yet.

I'm surprised by the comments about metallic taste and nausea. I have a very weak stomach and take antibiotics very poorly, except this one has really been a charm. I forget that I'm even on it throughout the day. I made sure to eat big breakfast and dinners before taking my doses. Slight headache that goes on and off throughout the day but really nothing compared to other antibiotics and their side effects. Have yet to experience the metallic taste."


"Had to switch off this pill. Gave me cyst like pimples all over my body. I've never had this many breakouts. The first month was OK because I had a very mild period week, minimal cramping. However, by the 3rd month, it's actually gotten worse. I have even more breakouts now. Switching off and never returning to this pill. Horrible reaction."


"The results I get from Dulcolax are very unpredictable.  I always take 1 tablet.  Sometimes it just does its thing in one day or so with no appreciable side effects.  At other times I get fairly nasty cramps and the soft stools for days, which tends to dehydrate and make me feel fairly "energy free".   My recommendation is to take 1 tablet and see how it goes.  If cramps are severe, talk to your doctor before increasing the dose."


"Okay sooo... I got Skyla inserted in the beginning of January. It is now MARCH 13th and I've literally had my period since February 6th. I know periods will be irregular the first couple months but mine literally has not stopped. Every single day.. blood. It's not very fun and it a mood killer for sex so here I am. Debating what to do..."


"I purchased this pill (aftera) with the high hopes of it serving it's purpose. I took the pill 24 hours after my encounter. Approximately a week & a half later I got my normally scheduled menstrual cycle (regular period). When the next time came for me to get my period it was absent.  Long story short the pill did not work and had me very much fooled because when I got my period I thought it served its purpose. I ran into a similar situation in the past and used Plan B which worked well for me but this one called aftera is no good."


"This medicine is the only one to help me in my depression."


"I'm with this medication about 3 months in the beginning gave me diarrhea but after 2 week everything was good again the only complaint is I can't miss  even one dose"


"I am just over halfway through my 3 month Adipex regimen and am feeling great. For anyone struggling with weight loss, I highly recommend asking your doctor about Adipex. My physician was very quick to prescribe it as soon as I asked about it, as he could tell I did my research. I am 5'5, 25 y/o, and started at 193.5lbs.

The biggest pro about this medication is that it almost completely rid me of my uncontrollable cravings (I don't even think about chocolate anymore). With that out of the way, I am now able to more easily make healthy changes to my lifestyle. I have started eating more vegan-like and making being active part of my daily life. So far I am down 19.7 pounds. I feel like myself again!"


"I quit on day 8 like you are supposed to.  However, at around 3pm on day 9 I felt like I was having a panic attack, so I smoked.  That night I stopped and bought a pack of cigarettes but didn't smoke them amazingly.  However, I had 1 cigarette a day for the next 2 weeks.  Then, on day 23 I just didn't want one anymore.  Day 24 I was scared I would have another panic attack being 2 days with no cigs, but guess what...no panic attack.  For me continuing to smoke that 1 cig a day helped tremendously with actually quitting, the withdrawal was much less.  To avoid nausea drink 8oz before and 8oz after taking your pill and make sure you eat before taking it."


"This medicine changed my life! I suffered from anorexia,  anxiety and mild depression.  For two plus years now I am free of these afflictions and live a happy well adjusted life! For me the results started immediately,  maybe a little too much results at first.  The biggest shock is that the day after I started taking the medication, I  physically saw myself differently in the mirror. This was a huge step to overcoming my anorexia. I no longer dwelled  on the motor mirror or cried all the time and my general anxiety was quelled. My mind was no longer racing and focusing on negatives.

After 8  weeks I felt like a normal person."


"I suffer from daytimr sleepiness so I tried Modafinil. I could feel a mental energy, maybe a slight mood increase, but absolutely no relief for my physical fatigue. I gave it a 4 bcause it has some benefits, just not the benefit I needed. It's a mental drug, not a physical drug."


"This pill has completely changed my life I highly recommend it to anyone that suffers from migraines. As soon as you feel the symptoms you take it and it goes away in a half hour to an hour and if it doesn't you take another one and it will go away. I suffer from migraines and had to be in bed for sometime 2 days. This really works for me."


"I haven't been taking the pill for YEARS, so I am no expert, but so far I have experienced a more controllable period, tender and growing breasts, even skin tone and weird mood swings in the beginning. My period used to be extremely heavy and lasted exactly 7 days long each month, but after starting it was unbelievably light (I was so surprised) and 5 days long. It starts 2 days after starting the pink pills in the package. My breasts have definitely grown, and are a tad tender but doesn't bother me at all, along with my other womanly aspects have been emphasized. My skin is manageable, it was before I started the pill also. My mood swings are a little uncontrollable though. "


"I started smoking the day I turned 18 and at first it was just as a joke, but over time it became an addiction (I am 4 months shy of being 20). My family and friends hated that I smoked but I didn't care until about a month ago when I tried to go on a hike and was quickly out of breath - I hated it. I decided to quit smoking and started taking Chantix only 5 days ago. I had planned on smoking through the whole first week but on day 3 I realized that I wasn't craving it as much, and now on day 5, cigarettes taste absolutely terrible. I do experience some side effects: nausea, fatigue, stomach pain, and amazingly vivid dreams (not scary, unless you count a cat being able to literally multiply every few minutes as scary)."


"Been on BuSpar over a month and it does not help me at all, actually makes my anxiety worse and I have been much more irritable. Can't wait to try something else. I have also gained 5 pounds in the short time I have been on it. That adds to my anxiety. "


"Was on this all last summer and felt fantastic. Then my psychiatrist took me off of it, and in 6 weeks I crashed into my deepest depression ever. Put back on it but took a while to work. Now that I am stable again, feeling good, she wants me off it again. I refused and found a new Doctor. I would never be without this, plus it kills my food cravings when depressed."


"This med is pretty wonderful for my bipolar mania and my bipolar depression. Only set back is the sedation, but at the same time I've always struggled with anciety, so this side effect is okay with me as it helps the anxiety. Really saved my life."


"I rook risperidone for approximately 1 year for bipolar and although I liked the way it made me feel it increased my hunger and I felt more out of control with my eating. I switched to Latuda and noticed my hunger level went from a 8 to about a 2. I felt more in control of my food intake. Although I still felt hungry it wasn't a strong uncontrollable feeling of the need to eat. I recommend this to someone who likes risperidone but has less need for increased appetite. I am glad they approved this medicine for bipolar disorder. "


"I just started week two on Contrave and feel great!  No nausea, headaches or anything (except no appetite) and sleep great!  I admit I was totally nervous to start after reading all the reviews but am on one in the morning and one at night with no issues.  I have cut soda, drink ALOT of water and am trying to eat fewer calories (using MyNetDiary app to monitor - helps so much to make me accountable).  I have already lost 6 pounds and feel less bloated!  One comment stated that they feel like a normal person not obsessing over food...I second that!  Also, make sure you use the prescription card if your insurance doesn't cover!"


"Have an acute UTI which comes on very very quickly, so have to go to A & E, for intravenous anti biotics. This is the  3rd infection in 3 months but the hospital keep prescribing Ciprofloxacin 500 mgs, fine for a  short while, but the infection starts again, with lots of blood in my urine. I experience dizziness, nausea and some pain. This time, along with the Cipro, I've been prescribed Naproxen. Have an appointment with a urologist soon  and hoping he will prescribe something different and that works. My life is on hold at the moment and totally fed up"


"I've been on 2x150mg Pradaxa for about 1 year now after being on 14 mg of warfarin for a year before this. I had a DVT followed by a Protein S deficiency diagnosis.  I felt really tired/sluggish on warfarin and didn't like the inconvenience of INR testing. I feel better on Pradaxa but I am considering switching back to warfarin because I don't like the idea that there is no antidote for E.R. bleeding with Pradaxa. I work with saws all the time and this is a constant concern."


"I used this pill for my Wegner's and it really helps me."


"I took this recently for one week because i had cellulitis my upperlip and right cheek due to a pimple that was popped by my doctor. I would recommend this especially to those who are allergic to penicillin. I took ceftriaxone before this for two weeks and in the middle of my medication i broke into hives. So to everyone, when the doctor says "theres only a 3% chance of penicillin allergy" just say NO. The side effects with clindamycin for me was loose stool and joint pains. Good thing i found this forum so im still taking my probiotic pills and also activia. So far my bowel movement is not a problem and my stool is getting better."


"This medicine is very effective.  It did stop my cluster headaches the day after initially taken.  However, the side effects (unusual weight gain, sinus pain, constipation, bloating, shortness of breath) have outweighted the benefits.  Going to the Dr. tomorrow for alternative therapy."


"I have had the Implanon birth control for over a year and I have no complaints about not having a period or losing weight. This is truly the best choice I think I have made as a mother of one, and being only 20 years old the long term birth control was the route for me."


"I went to fill my script which was for 30 pills 100mg and my insurance will not pay anything on it.  The pharmacy told me the cost was $1499.00 and I started laughing.  I told the guy to keep them and said my wife will have to try harder....  LOL"


"I was on Cyclessa for three years. At first it was great, it took care of my cramping that I had week before my period. The bad news is I was very moody, no sex drive, and had a vaginal itch. I switched to Beyaz and it all stopped and life is great."


"I was a basket case, I cried every day for no reason. A commercial would set me off, my emotions we're out of control and I knew it but I couldn't stop it. I couldn't sleep either. My doctor then put me on trazodone, within three days I was starting to feel like my old safe again. I was on it for years. I tried to get off but the same thing happened again, so I went back on trazodone. For me, it works. I hate taking pills but sometimes you have to."


"I started taking Busbar earlier this year.
I'm unable to work due to severe depression, severe anxiety, and PTSD.  Initially, it eased my muscles and eased my anxiety better than xanax.

Since I have been on it, my face is fat and I've gained weight in places where I have never had a problem.  My formerly long thick hair is thin.  My skin became thin and dry.  At one point, I had patches of hair missing; through prayer, it's coming back.

Today I was so disgusted with the changes and prayed for a reason as to why these things were happening.It came to me to look up the side effects of busbar and BAM, they were all there.

Warning this stuff can cause alopecia.  I'm going to stop taking it."


"I took next choice within 24 hours of unprotected sex. I have a 2 year old already and I am not financially able to have another child right now. After taking it I felt fine, but 4 or 5 hours later I was so sleepy. I dozed off all evening and went to bed early that night. It's been about 3 weeks since I've taken it and I've been miserable! I've had stomach pains, nausea, and dizziness. 3 days afterwards I was having chest pains. I started my period today and although its really light, I feel horrible. I'm nauseated and my stomach is cramping something awful. It also feels like I'm having vertigo. I recommend staying away from this pill. Because even though it is exremely affective, I want to feel normal again"


"The lack of semen freaked me at first but I got over it - it's like having a vasectomy my friends tell me. But my erections are just as strong and my orgasms are better. "


"I always feel pressure or bloating in my abdomen area but other than that I haven't gotten any acne or change in mood. I find it strange that my muscles aren't or won't get as toned. I still have the same workout routine, but I feel I have to work a bit harder to get back to where I was before the pill."


"Worked well. "


"This drug caused uncontrollable diarrhea and stomach upset and I had to stop taking it after just 2 days.  This was given for mild diverticulitis and I got better with a liquid diet for several days then low fiber soft food then graduated to regular foods.  I had another bout of diverticulitis 4 months later and just did the diet - didn't go to doctors of use antibiotics.  For my mild cases this is the way to go.  This drug caused more harm than good."


"Honestly works like a charm. However, the burning, itching sensation is hell. Lasted for two hours!!!! Worst experience of my life. But worth it in the end."


"I find this medication very helpful. My first smoke tasted funny. My second time smoking I could only smoke half...the third time I lit it and threw it away. After that I was at a cookout and people around me were smoking yet I had no desire (craving) to smoke with them. It's been 3 weeks and I'm very pleased.  I have not smoked since..started at 14 and ended at 46.  What a relief!"


"My mother has been taking olanzapine 5mg once a day for a month.  This medicine is really a great help for her.  She has enough sleep every night but sometimes when her manic stage overpower her she does crazy things again.  She never listens to us,  she says "you're are just my daughter!!!! leave me alone!!!"  So me and younger my siblings planned some dramatic scenes.  I immitate actions words and portray that I am also like her,  its an effective strategy..medication plus dramatic counseling"


"It worked good."