"I've been on Seroquel for 6 yrs and have had nightmares the whole time.  I switched to Saphris 4 days ago, 5 mg morning and night plus 112.5 mg Effexor.  I'm amazed at waking up early in the morning after 8 hrs sleep on Saphris where I've been sleeping 12 hrs a night previously on Seroquel then still a zombie for the next 3 hrs.

The morning dose sedated me so I'm changing to 10mg at night and also adding lamotrigine this week.  I haven't felt this good in many years, but I'm not elevated

I have BP 1 and live in Australia.  As I'm on disability, all of my medications only cost $6.20 each as its subsidised by the govt. I feel very sad for everyone in the USA with chronic illnesses.  It's just not fair."


"Diagnosed with TN about a week ago.  I tore a Cartilage in my right knee, which I thought was painful. Well, nothing compares to TN, rather have a daily torn cartilage than this terrible pain.

Ended up in hospital being given Morphine, Diazepam, and a Diclophenac Suppository, which is not the most enjoyable method of administration.

Doctor has prescribed Tegretol. This has provided some relief, in as much the frequency of the episodes has reduced, but not the severity, which has not been attenuated in any way. At least I can function better than last week. Though now I do feel a bit zombiefied, and as I am unemployed looking for work this does give me some apprehension how I am going to cope with pain, sedation, and interviews.I am a Brit"


"I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts and endometriosis at 18 years old (very early to find). I've suffered 4 years of this before I got diagnosed until eventually I was rushed to the hospital from the pain. My only option was lupron depot shot, I got the 11mg one. Worst decision of my life. I am thankful for having 100% coverage because it would've been a waste of money. I feel sad, depressed, anxious, its awful. I already have depression and anxiety. I feel like I'm going through withdrawals, I get heat flashes, the pills they give, what they call norlutate, didn't help the symptoms, I've noticed they made it worse, I had headaches every single day. I wouldn't recommend this shot. I'm still having period pain and its been 3 month"


"I'm on my third year with it and I love it! It comes out this November and I've had no issues with it at all. A lot of people have weight gain and bad period experiences, but me I've actually lost weight and my periods were normal. Not having to worry about missing a pill is pretty awesome!! Everyone reacts different to it, so try it and if it's a bad reaction get it removed!"


"I was recovering from bacterial pneumonia and feeling very, very good.  Suddenly my cough returned, I had the chills, was running a fever and felt achy all over.  I was able to get into the Doc immediately, was swabbed for influenza and tested positive for Influenza Type A.  Tamiflu was ordered.  Day one I was able to take one pill, this is day 3 and I feel at least 90% better.  No side effects and thankful I went back to my physician for follow-up care.  PS. I had both the pneumonia and flu shot this year.  Thank you, Tamiflu."


"I was on Arimidex for two months and I thought I was having a heart attack.  Turns out it it was the medication.  I have been on exemestane for three months and my chest feels real tight most of the time.  I have no energy and headaches.  I am trying to decide if to go off it and go on Tamoxifen.  I have talked to several people on tamoxifen with no side effects to speak of except hot flashes.  I also have pain in my fingers and feet. I also feel like I am having some hearing loss which I never had before."


"I had such a severe toothache and nothing including Percocet took it away  I went to the ER after crying uncontrollably and was given Toradol IM. My pain went away within 5 minutes. Not going to lie, the shot hurt but it was worth it"


"This was a big change in life with 50 mg taken at night for one week then went to 25mg in am.   It's been 6 months and things are great.   I take also First Nutrients Nutrivie a natural plant base every day with 5 oz of water and that has been the best thing for depression and anxiety!    I wish more people new!   It gives you your life back.   Hoping everyone can feel good again."


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"I have been on these pills for two months and I'm on my third pack at the moment. First month, I noticed some breast tenderness from week 2 and I was excessively hungry all the time. I was a bit cranky during week 2+3 with week 4 being incredibly emotional to everything around me. My period was off by 4 days the first month. It came before I even finish my 3rd week of pills. Second month, no more breast tenderness, not moody nor hungry all the time. I developed a craving for sweet regardless. It seemed to be somewhat normal again. I had light spotting after 4 days on the placebo pills. I'm now on the first week of my third pack and still spotting (8 days so far ). Will update again next month"


"I've had Implanon in for three months now. So far I've had bleeding (spotting) constantly since I have had it in, which is so annoying, slight weight gain and acne. Dizziness and nausea! I called my doctor and they told me to wait it out and usually after 4 months it will become normal again. I'm going to wait a little longer but if nothing changes I will get it taken out. I have a very healthy and active lifestyle so I know the birth control has affected it. Me and my boyfriend enjoy it because we don't have to use any other kind of contraception. I say try it! It's worth seeing if it works for you, everyone is different"


"I've taken Seroquel for 6 years now. It works wonders for my chronic insomnia problems. No side effects for me thus far."


"I have been using this for over two years now.  My CD4 count has been very high and my viral load is also undetectable.  "


"Worked well for me. I fell asleep in 30 mins."


"I have been on Acthar for about a year. It has been the first medicine since my diagnosis (12 years ago) that has helped me. My only concern is the long term side effects which are not known. It is expensive but I have not had to pay anything out of pocket with the help from the Chronic Disease Fund and my insurance."


"I have my first yeast infection and it was suggested to me that I take Monistat 7. I was told it was the best and would make sure that I didn't have it by the end, versus 1 and 3. I read reviews and was REALLY worried, but everyone that I talked to said that they didn't know anybody who has a problem. Well let me tell you what......I sure had a PROBLEM! After putting on the cream for the night I was writing in pain/itch. It was so bad I could feel myself wanting to cry. It was HORRID!!!! I told the people who suggested this to me and they had NEVER had that experience. We're thinking the formula changed. I'll be going to the Drs on Monday."


"I love this medication.  I had no luck with Ambien.  Rozerem is PERFECT for what I need it for - it's not so much that I have insomnia, but a delayed sleep phase.  Rozerem doesn't necessary PUT me to sleep, but HELPS me fall asleep if I'm willing, which can help me retain a diurnal rhythm without difficulty.  I would not recommend this for someone who needs to be "knocked out" into sleep - it is not that strong.  I also recommend taking it exactly as directed - 30 minutes before you plan to go to sleep, and then actually PLAN on sleeping.  If you pop a pill then stare at the computer or read a book, it won't be able to do its job (speaking from experience).  Like I said, it doesn't force you to sleep, it helps you to sleep."


"Please try a different benzo before this drug. It's a life ruiner. The effects are so strong and leave the body quickly it makes you crave more. Tolerance builds like crazy with this drug too. I suggest klonopin. It works great and lasts a lot longer. Withdrawal is horrible from Xanax. You can die from it. Also comes with severe memory loss while taking it."


"Found out my ex wasn't so trust worthy after all found out after 3 years I have chlamydia... took the pills probably and hour ago and I'm in the worst pain I've ever experienced my stomach feels like someone is trying to rip out my intestines... im white as a ghost, I can't get off the toilet I really want to vomit but I don't wanna take these pills again,

 this pain  sure makes you wonder if you ever want to have sex again!"


"I am 27 years old and have been suffering from IBS-D for years especially after I had my gallbladder removed 5 years ago. I had a colonoscopy/ endoscopy done and came back with normal results. My GI started me on chlordiazepoxide and that helped a little. Then he gave me xifaxan which made it even worse. He finally prescribed Lotronex and it was going to cost $700 for 30 days 1 mg 2x a day with the discount card. I asked to have it changed to 0.5 mg 1x a day to cut the cost. The pharm tech called the number on the back of the card and got a code to make it $5.00 for the generic!!!! I literally started crying. I have been on it for 8 days. I have a movement once a day compared to 8 times a day. ASK YOUR PHARMACY ABOUT THIS CODE!!!"


"Have had ulcerative colitis for 26 years. Started Imuran after a flare up and within 1 week I thought it was a miracle and still am going to the bathroom 2 x a day and sleep all night. I worry about the side effects but I have a life again for now. Thanks to Imuran."


"Sonata is useless. Even when the dose is bumped up to 20 mgs.
 Skip this one and just go for the Ambien."


"Started taking this pill due to the severe cramps I suffer when I do have my period. Started the pill Sunday following the start of my period and I m bleeding heavy again with cramps. I felt the nausea and vomiting. I'm not comfortable with the side affects. I'm not a damn Guinea pig. Done"


"Takes a while to get to sleep  but once asleep  that's how I stay. However  I have found that it still effects me the next day. .....extremely  groggy  and exhausted.  Not for me ."


"My obgyn prescribed this for me and today makes three days and I can tell that it very effective quick . I had a strong smell and used to hate having sex with my boyfriend  because of the odor . Normally I'm wet with clear but it has been clumpy and white . Hanging around my friends I had to drench myself in perfume because the smell would trespass through my clothes and I would be embarrassed . I had this issue for quite some months close to a year . I thought it was a I'm here and I'll go away soon type of thing . Overall love the pill I had no side effects just eat before you take it."


"I've had for Nexplanom since the beginning of of February, 2016 and since then I've had uncontrollable mood swings, suicidal thoughts, breakouts that I usually never get, terrible back and hip pain, I always bleed during sex (it is never  rough or something that would cause bleeding), I never stop bleeding to some degree, I get more frequent headaches, it's like I could go on and on. I was told by this point these symptoms should just be toning down and that by the 6-month mark, almost all of this would be done and it just seems to progressively get worse.
I hate Nexplanon with a passion currently."


"This medicine worked wonderfully for my pain from Undifferentiated connective tissue disease . I am 49 years old. After taking it  I had virtually no pain which gave me the energy to get things done. Unfortunately after taking it as prescribed 3 times a day for a few days, I had a bowel movement that was black diarrhea. So I’ve been afraid to take it anymore."


"I was worried to be on a medication such as lialda on its strongest dosage (4 pills a day). My doctor told me to have all 4 in the morning with food. The combination of the Lialda and Canasa suppository at night helped my symptoms within days. I was blood free for two weeks but now notice some blood again. I'm really frustrated and hope this is just going to take more time and not mean that I have to try something stronger. "


"Nausea, nausea, nausea. That's all I can say. My doctor keeps telling me to hang in there but I need something different. My depression doesn't seem to be improving. I've been dealing with this for two months."


"I got the Nexplanon in December 2015 and Im getting it removed July 2016 I'm 19 I've gained 30 lbs in the past 6 months with my diet improving and more expertise it's impossible to lose hopefully getting rid of it will help. I've also started getting really bad acne ( normally I don't have any)  it's done it's job but I don't recommend it. In this case the birth control came at a cost."


"I've been on Lupron for 8 months now. I have very very painful endo that has put me in the ER at least 50X in the last 5 years. I tried depo shot and continuous use of the Nuva ring before this. Nothing has worked, except Lupron.
I do suffer hot flashes and a bit of fatigue/joint point around the time that would be my cycle. The first cycle on the injection was still hell, second I could still work :)! My doctor wants me on it for a while, as I'm only 23 and she does want to jump to a hysterectomy just yet.
I'm scared to go beyond the recommended year of Lupron, but so far so good and it's the only thing that's given my life back. I hope that if you try it, it works for you. Though, we are all different."


"I've been on this for over 3 years and I would say its the best one I've been on.

Pros:

Dramatic reduction in pain from cramps.

Con's:

Nauseous on the first pack

Spotting during the first few packs

After 3 years, I get about 2 hours of spotting as my 'period'. Kind of unnerving when your sexually active.

To me, the pro makes the con's worth it because my cramping was so bad it made me vomit from pain.  100% worth it to me."


"I had triglycerides of 400 . Was put on crestor 5mg. After a month they were down to 280. By  5 weeks my legs and arms would wake me up at night with horrible aches. My feet got so bad I would get out of bed and have to hold on because the muscles were numb.  Went back to the dr. take it 3x a week now. No side affects. With coupon online I pay 1.00 for 30 day supply. Shop around.  Go back in 2 weeks will see if 3 times a week helps lower the t. at all."


"As with any narcotic use with extreme caution and check before mixing with other prescriptions. Highly addictive for some people. Mother lost her job and ultimately life as a result of quack doctors and ultimate addiction to this controlled substance. Wrecked my life."


"I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After taking the first dose my hands and feet swelled up and I couldn't bend my figures. If I tried the pain was intense. Then I stated to stagger. I wobbled when I tried to stand still. My mind fogged up. I felt drunk and hungry. I got a sandwich and it slipped off of my plate to the floor and I picked up and continued to eat, at least a couple of times. Every thing I ate that night tasted so good. I was so sleepy. When I got up in the morning there were things in places that should never of been. (ie: TV remote in the bathroom, food on the floor near my bed and other things misplaced. I felt like I had a hangover. NEVER AGAIN. I had the same experience with Gabapentin. Just say no!"


"I just started Contrave 1 week ago.  I have been taking one pill in the morning and yesterday was my first evening pill.  So far I have not lost anything.  My doctor said it takes a month for it to kick in.  I think I am eating more things I never eat, but love (candy etc.)because I am hoping the Contrave will stop me soon.  After reading all these reviews, I have decided to go on the 1200 calorie diet and get some exercise to give the Contrave a hand.  Side effects are dry mouth, a little dizziness, and some stomach gramps the first few days."


"I’ve been on Trulicity about 5 months and haven’t had any negative side effects.  Before trulicity my A1C was 12.5 and my sugars couldn’t be controlled.  I failed the usual oral medications due to a stomach issues and my weight was climbing.  After 3 months on Trulicity my A1C dropped to 8.5 and I lost 11 lbs.  My sugar has been much easier to control and at 5 months I’ve lost 22 lbs. and only have 15 lbs. to go to get to my pre-diabetic weight of 120 lbs.  I’ve been able to control my appetite and make better food choices and I have more energy.  I also use once daily Farxiga (pill) and once daily Lantus (injection).  An interesting side effect of better controlled sugar and weight loss has been better respiratory volume when I’m active."


"Really works as my stress relief pill.

I do feel a lot more relaxed and don't really have panic attacks anymore. It's cheap too."


"I have had burning mouth syndrome for almost a year.  I have tried everything- thrush medicine, Neurontin, mouth wash and clonazepam.  I'm afraid I have had no relief, even with the clonazepam. "


"My Dr told me to take this to ease premenstrual syndrome - one week before my period - the second time I used it I felt very strange - I couldn't stop crying I called my Dr and  broke down in her office. Before this I had not spoken more then a few sentences to her,  she got upset with me and  told me to see a shrink who put me on Prozac 3 weeks of use and  I had a manic episode and was informed I had become chemically bi polar and that SSRIs can cause this to happen.  It took 2 years to feel ok again"


"After one injection, 20 minutes later I was dizzy, nauseous and overall yucky. 4 hrs post injection my acid reflux was so bad, I could not sleep laying down. Next day have had such horrible diarrhea, I am down 3 pounds since the morning. I am not going to take another shot until all this subsides."


"I've been on the Depo shot before and other than slight (maybe 3-5 lb) weight gain and slight mood changes I had no problems with it. I was off of it for about 5 months and just got back on it and in one week have gained 27lbs and get skin rashes pretty consistently now. My mood is ridiculous; I cry like every day, sometimes out of happiness, other times out of sadness."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I have been on Pradaxa 150mg for four months. After surgery my heart went into atrial fibrillation. I was prescribed Pradaxa twice a day for two weeks and then had cardio shock.  I was told stay on Pradaxa for three more months.  I have not had any side effects. The only other medicine I take is metoprolol 50mg twice a day.  I do have a glass of wine daily."


"So I started Phentermine last week I was 238 pounds. The only side effect I have is I'm very thirsty and I didn't sleep very well last night I'm guessing it was because of the pills but I'm getting ready to go to sleep now. I go to the doctor next week and will let you know my updated weight. good luck ladies"


"My son stepped on hot coals some idiot dumped.from a.grill in a public space...2nd n 3rd degree burns on top and bottom of his foot..he was in so much pain..the er put this cream on his foot and with in minutes he had calmed down"


"I find that this really works with the Cymbalta.  It took a while for my body to get used to it, but it works great.  If I don't take the Gabepentin I feel fatigued.  Love it."


"I thought I was going to have to drop out of college because I was completely unable to do any kind of presentation in front of the class.  I actually am very social and have no other kind of anxiety, but when it came time for me to do a presentation, I couldn't talk, my hands were shaking, my heart was going to race out of my chest, and I was sweating heavily. I literally ran out of the classroom and stayed in the bathroom the whole time.  I tried again and again and failed each time I tried to present.  The anxiety was AWFUL.  I went to my PCP and asked her about Propanolol (I'd been researching possible meds) and she had no problem prescribing it.  I've had two presentations this week and I did them like a boss!  This is a wonder drug!"


"My doctor prescribed venlafaxine nearly a month ago. I did experience headaches and nausea during the first five days; however, they were mild. The first positive effect I noticed related to sadness.  Since I have lost six family members in less than two years (father, sister, and more), I felt there was no end to the depth of my sadness.  With this medication, it has felt like someone slid a manhole cover over my sewer of sadness. The second positive effect related to an eating disorder.  I have been plagued with emotional eating for comfort, out of anxiety, to calm fear, and more for years and years.  Since this medication seems to help me be more emotionally balanced, the compulsion to use food to address feelings has been diminished."


"I've been on Viibryd (40mg) for a few months now, for major depression/anxiety. Before that, I took Prozac, but I felt like it had stopped working. The Viibryd is working well for me. I have more good days. I don't feel sedated, just more positive and functional. As far as side effects, I get an upset stomach if I don't eat before I take it. I took it right before bed one time and had a really vivid nightmare, so I try to take it early in the day. When I do miss a dose, I feel withdrawal more than I did with Prozac. Overall, it's effective for me, but I have to be more careful to avoid side effects."


"I've been taking anti depression meds for about 7 years. Was on Celexa for 3 of those years and it was great. I worked my way up to 150 mg and it just seem to quit in me altogether so I was prescribed Zoloft by my doctor and I'm not happy with it. Had to and Sertraline to it, also prescribed by my doc. I finally got the courage to go see a therapist and he is slowly transitioning me over to Trillexine. I'm on Day 5 of coming off Lexapro and slowly moving to  the Trillexine. Not that easy. I'm on .5 Trillexine and 150 mg of Lexapro. Seem to be having panic attacks and anxiety. I'm able to control it a little better but I'm ready for this anxiety to be gone from my body. I'm hoping this drug does the trick. "


"I was on cymbalta 60mg for 18 months. I've been on many different antidepressants throughout the years. My issue is not when you take it but when you go off. Please do not take this medicine. I've gone through hell the last 12 days getting this drug out of my system. Google cymbalta withdrawal or cymbalta discontinuation syndrome to learn more."


"This drug is highly TOXIC! After just 1, I felt tingling within an hour. That night, while sleeping, it was like a bomb went off inside of me. Nerve pain in both feet. Burning up my back, on my chest, and in my arms and palms. It was like I was on FIRE. Doctors won't admit it's causing you any harm because it's so widely prescribed. Once you start feeling pain you have been "floxed" (look it up). The ER will do a few tests, spend thousands, and send you home with an anxiety pill thinking you are crazy. They are ill equipped to deal with severe allergic reactions because they can't tell them from side effects. It's a double black box drug meaning the FDA gave it the highest warning. Over 40 pages of side effects. "


"Rapid weight gain!"


"I was addicted to hydrocodone for 5 years. Decided to give Suboxone a try. The Doctor and I spent the first day figuring out the right daily dose. From the moment I started taking it I was dizzy, drowsy and had extreme impaired thinking. That night I vomited EVERYTHING I ate. The Dr said it was "Normal"..Day two: more of the same. So dizzy I could hardly drive and multitasking, well,that was OUT of the question. That night, a repeat of the first night. DITTO day 3 & 4. On the 5th day I stopped taking it and ALL the symptoms were gone. Figured will-power was much better than the side effects. Haven't had any Hydrocodone since. Take it with care!"


"Within 2 weeks, after numerous other medications, my mind came back.  For me this is what I would call a miracle. It gave me energy without jitters, and has helped me think clearer.  The only problem I have had is stomach, but for now I am taking only 20mg and it is better."


"I was on this for about 2 years, 10 mg/day. It was clearly causing my legs to swell, but nevertheless, I persisted. Eventually, the elephant legs were too much for me to take, so I stopped the amlodipine, cold turkey. I lost 8 pounds of water over the next few days and low and behold, blood pressure went way, way down! I hit as los as 109/59, which prompted me to stop another BP med, losartan, which turned out to have been causing my chronic leg pain! I am now only on chlorthalidone, with a bp a bit high at 135/82, not sure which way to go next. Maybe try cutting salt. If you get the elephant legs from amlodipine,  maybd cut the dose or cut out the drug, try a different way to lower BP."


"I was diagnosed with fobromyalgia in 1997, but wasn't prescribed lyrica until 2007. What a difference. Until lyrica I was in bed and couldn't do anything!!I was vomiting every day and had to be hospitalized several times and had lost several pounds. Now I'm back to work full time which i'd never thought i'd be able to do again. Doing more than simple tasks is a joy, and being able to play with my grand kids is more enjoyable than I can say. I do have to say I have to take pain medicines and muscle relaxers and had a pain pump placed inside my stomach, but with everything I'm almost back to normal. The only negative is the weight gain, but i'll take that. My husband said I needed it anyway. But I can't tell you how happy I am with the lyrica."


"Wellbutrin works wonders for my menopausal symptoms! I've taken Wellbutrin in the past for Social Anxiety Disorder, but when I began to have menopausal symptoms (trouble sleeping, night sweats, hot flashes) I was amazed and delighted to find that taking a low dose of Wellbutrin (150 mg) alleviated all my symptoms!"


"DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!  I bought the 1 day egg for quick relief just to get me through the Thanksgiving Holiday - worst mistake ever!  I'm 10 weeks pregnant and the itching and burning is so horrible, I'm now sick to my stomach and cramping!  I called the on-call OB in panic and she said she never recommends this because it is so concentrated that the aftermath is usually worse than the YI....and I agree!   I am so miserable I can't stand myself.  I've been sitting on ice and just praying for this day to be over.  I hope this ends soon.  My vag is so red and swollen even walking hurts.   :(   I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy!"


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I have been using Nuvigil for 4 days now.  I have horrible headaches!  My eyes ache and feel like someone is pushing in on them and I want to close them and feel very tired, but not sleepy.  I am irritable, but I think that is because I feel so horrible.  My Doctor prescribed 150mg and said to cut them in half.  I think I will try taking 1/4 of a tablet and see what happens.  I am not sure if I can handle much more.  I can't focus at work by late afternoon because my head hurts and my eyes are aching. Ibuprofen and Tylenol don't seem to help."


"I've been on Plaquenil for over 3 months now. It works wonderfully! I combine my treatment with Curcumin & Magnesium baths and I feel like a new woman :-) Side effects I experienced: Nausea & dizziness for the first week or two (I found I needed to take it after a full meal to prevent the nausea). I have also noticed since starting the Plaquenil I seem to sweat profusely. It's annoying, but the benefits far outweigh this little problem. I just wear my gym gear about now... which I did mostly beforehand anyhow :-) Also, it take take a couple months for the Plaquenil to kick in & for me to feel the effects! Don't give up, just give it some time."


"This medication was originally prescribed for high blood pressure, but in higher doses has 99% eliminated my cluster headaches and helped with temper outbursts. A powerful, multi-purpose and inexpensive medication."


"Before I got this I had regular periods. I am 5'4 and weigh 100lb, I gained 15lbs on this,but I needed to gain weight anyways.It was very easy to put in. I wasn't on my period at that time so I didn't get my period for the next 3 weeks and I thought this was awesome. A week later I got my period and it was heavy most days and then light but it didn't go away for about 6 months which is usual. I was off my period for about 2 weeks and had spotting during that, but after the 2 weeks I got my period and I had it for I don't even know how long but months straight! I didn't want to get it out but I had no choice and got it out my doctor said this was because of stress and not sleeping but my gyno said this happens to many people"


"It changed my life. I had severe social anxiety. I felt better by the 3rd day."


"No complaints here.

BEST BC I've ever been on!"


"Effexor XR is the ONLY anti-depressant I can take. It works so well, and honestly saves my life. It makes me a happier, nicer person. I couldn't function without this medication."


"I have used a few different antidepressants over the years, but when I started getting panic attacks my Dr put me on Effexor. It works well for me. Missing a dose is the worst thing though. If I wake up in the morning feeling hung over and dizzy and useless, I know that I forgot my pill the day before. It takes several hours after taking it to begin to feel better. I recently switched to taking it at night because then if I miss a dose the horrible side effects will come at night and I can just take a pill and go to bed, but am finding that if I don't take a sleep aid, I am up after 3 hours (like right now) and end up having to take a nap the next day. I am thinking that I better go back to taking them in the morning."


"Around May 28th (in my fertile window I believe, I track periods.) I had gone to see my boyfriend and we never really use condoms and I just started my birth control mid-cycle, so about 10 days in. I took the pill for 4 days but I wasn't aware that you had to wait at least a week for it to be effective so when I found this out about 8hrs after having unprotected sex (three rounds using the pullout method but precum contains sperm I think.) I bought the EC. My period wasn't for another two weeks and all I did was panic, worry and read these reviews. Since I continued taking my birth control as instructed my period came 3 days late when I started taking the placebo pill. Please be safe and have protected sex.And take the pill within good time"


"I suffer from restless legs syndrome since 14 years ago and been taking Sinemet since. The only medication that works for me but only lasts for 2 to 3 hours then need to take again. For about nearly 2 years I came to realize that after eating food or drink contain msg/monosodiom glutamate - 621,627 which will contribute my suffering so if I eat less of this and will be less suffering. "


"I have been taking the general medication not the brand name for about 3 months now and after a couple of weeks I would be in a good mood and the little things that would annoy me wouldn't anymore. I wanted to do things and not just be home all the time. But recently I have relapsed and went up on my dose from 300mg to 450mg and still feel depressed. I don't know if my body is just tolerating it or what but I hope my depression improves."


"Took away none of the spasms, but I did have all of the side effects; dizzy, tired and headaches."


"I was terrified to get the copper IUD because of all the scary reviews online. There is a history of breast cancer in the family, so I wanted to stay away from hormones and the fact that periods generally cease with Mirena was not reassuring. I've had the IUD for 8 months now, and each month is better than the last. I generally bleed through the largest absorbency tampon in 3-4 hours for two days, then have ~3 days of "normal" bleeding. The cramps sometimes impede my daily life, but generally only for a day or two before my period starts. Overall, not having to think about birth control, not feeling it during intercourse, and being protected for 10 years FAR outweighs the cramps and bleeding, in my opinion!"


"Clonazepam is a wonderful medicine that stops all the bad feelings like, anxiety, feeling of impending doom or just nervous but you don't know why, its in the pit of your stomach, a nauseated twisted feeling in your gut that won't go away. Good news clonazepam is wonderful for these feelings, 2 mg 4 times a day and maybe a Halcion for sleep, you won't get so nervous and you will feel comfortable in your own skin."


"I have been using diazepam for the last four years. I take 30mg per day along with a combination of two antidepressants and also an antipsychotic drug and nitrazepam 15mg at night. These other medications I have been taking for about 8 years. At first I had heightened suicidal thoughts and ideas of self harm with the diazepam but they decreased as time went on. I find the diazepam more useful sometimes but on other times they don't really do anything especially if I am having a very bad panic attack. My severe depression and anxiety/panic attacks do result in me having to be hospitalized 2 or 3 times a year. "


"Of all the medicines I have tried for alleviating anxiety, this was the ONLY one that really worked. I suffer from the co-morbidity of depression as well as mild ADHD and am now trying 1-3mg (as needed) usually 1mg in the morning and 2mg if I experience panic attacks. It has helped me function normally during periods of unbelievable stress (divorce,  bankruptcy, separation from my beloved kids) and ongoing emotional trauma. It doesn't interfere with other medicines (Zoloft and Concerta) and is wonderfully calming. "


"As another poster reported, many people who try to quit taking Zyrtec end up with uncontrollable itching all over. I am one of those people. It stopped helping my allergies but every time I stop taking it I itch all over. I never itched before taking it, I only had sinus issues. "


"This was my first time buying Abreva. I am disappointed. It actually made my cold sore bigger. It also spread. Right when I thought it was over, one began in a different place! That has never happened before. I'm back to placing green tea bags on it."


"I've been taking Lunesta 2mg for the past year. It is very effective. I fall asleep within the hour and feel rested in the morning. It also relaxes me. The sour taste went away completely after a month of use. The best if you take it on an empty stomach. The only thing I'm concerned is that my body will get used to it and then it won't help. For now its still a life saver for me after suffering from insomia since I was a teenager. My doctor doesn't recommend that I take it for more then three times a week because I'm still young, however I have no choice and have to take it every night. I can't sleep otherwise. I have kids to take care of and a full time job. I MUST sleep. "


"Tried almost everything. Prevacid is the only thing that works for me. Works well."


"This drug works well "short term". As all of the literature you have read about it says. However, "Short Term" is ambiguous. For some people "Short Term" might mean it retains it's efficacy for 2 years without problem as it did for me. If it seems you have been on this for years and it's still working, don't fool yourself. 2 Important things to note.

1. Tolerance withdrawal - Doctors will never tell you about this, some don't even acknowledge that it exists. This means that when your body has developed tolerance to this medicine, even though you keep taking your steady dose, you will start to experience god awful withdrawal symptoms. Believe it.

2. Taking over 1.5-2mg per day does not provide any benefit."


"I have Fibromyalgia and I have taken Oxycodone for when I am having a bad day and my Fibromyalgia flares up. It helps me have a better life, I can get up and move. This medication takes the edge off for me.  It does not take all the pain away which is okay because I just want to be able to function rather than staying in bed or on couch all day unable to get up due to the pain."


"Works great!"


"I've had a cycle of decompression surgeries l5-s1 almost exactly every 2.5 years. The first two surgeries were for left foot/leg pain/ numbness. While this last one was for right side. The third decompression was done just 5 weeks ago and was experiencing extreme low back pain at the surgical site and for some reason now the left foot started going numb which hasn't occurred since surgery#2. Not being able to stand anymore by week three I was prescribed 10 days of prednisone. By the 5th day all was good. Very impressed how much this helped with back pain and numbness in foot.  Other problems arose tho after my 5th day. Swollen tendons in left arm and now left foot have me barely walking. Now I got to get that looked at too. Great!"


"I too have had embarrassing experiences on Ambien.  While it helps me sleep, I often make phone calls or send nasty evil emails or texts in the middle of the night (3 or 4am) when I was sure I was asleep.  I woke up one morning with my hand bandaged.  Startled. I unwrapped my hand and noticed I had chopped off the end of my finger!  Luckily I had the wits about me (I guess) to nurse my wound.  I walked into the kitchen and realize I was cooking a ten course meal in the middle of the night.  One time I woke up at 5 in the morning to find myself flat on my back on the concrete deck behind my neighbor's house.  I did have my underwear on but it was October in Minnesota and it was a 40 degree night!  I felt great though!  Don't taunt Ambien!"


"I'm 56 years old, and I was diagnosed with moderate to severe ADD when I was in my 30s.  I took Ritalin, then I weaned myself off of it 15 years ago because I seemed to function okay with my engineering job.

Then, in June of 2009, corporate shut down the location where I worked and laid off nearly everyone, including me.  There were no jobs available, so I decided to go back to school and get a second degree.  This is where I discovered that I had nowhere near the focus that I needed to pull of 14 credits per semester.

My doctor prescribed Concerta, which really helped a lot, as long as it was before 1:00 PM.  He recently upped the dosage to 54 mg. Now, I can even handle the late-night homework sessions.  It's been a lifesaver for me."


"I have lost over 75 pounds in 8 months since using phentermine to support my high-protein diet, doctor is monitoring eating plan."


"I've started on the 10 mg. So far so good. I got the first 10 for free. I've tried it with other sleep meds, it seems to perform better with a small amount of Halcion. I think it would perform as good by itself maybe at

15 mg. I'm going to try one more round of 10 tabs (likely the 15 mg). I don't think anything past 20 mgs,

would be advisable. I also have little or no hang over as long as I dose around 10 pm and wake up at 7 am.

I rate it an 8 right now because it requires a lot of forethought to stay on schedule. It's about as effective as halcion but you reach more rem state sleep and experience very little amnesia like one would on halcion."


"Treated daughter as directed with Sklice, and 5 days later, live lice reappeared.  Disappointed to say the least after washing bedding, putting away stuffed animals, etc.  Any health care provider I talked to about the re-occurrence said that you MUST comb out the nits even though the Sklice directions and website advertise that no combing is needed.  Feel greatly misled."


"My 8 yr old has been taking this medication since he was 5 years old. Started at 10mg. Took him to the Doctor to see about upping it to 20mg. While at the doctors office the doctor said he needs 30mg. We tried that for a week or so. My son lost his appetite and complained with his heart hurting. Took him back, put him on 20mg. When he started the medication everyone could see a huge difference in his behavior. They said he was like a different child. Straight As for the past 3 report cards. The medicine runs out near the end of the day. If he has issues that's when it happens. At times he hits himself, makes strange noises, and can be moody. He sleeps well and he is @ 85% in his weight. It has worked for him."


"I just began my dose at 3 milligrams on saxenda and I have to say this is truly the only thing that has ever genuinely surpressed my appetite to the point of having to force myself to eat. My experience with side effects was definitely nausea however I find its not that bad. The odd stomach pain has occurred too. This medication for sure works and I've already lost 8 pounds only being on it a week (crazy!). I'm conerned about the unknown of the medication but really want to get my weight problem under control as I have been over weight my whole life. I had to fight for coverage with great west life but in the end it was approved for me."


"Medicine worked initially to lower cholesterol but became less effective as time went on. Also, taking three of those "horse pills" twice a day is difficult!  They are huge pills."


"Took it as soon as I got home from the doctor, 2 pills a day for 10 days but missed 2 doses when I thought I was better. A couple of days later I was sneezing like crazy and had a bad cough. Don't miss doses! Even when you think you're cured."


"I've been on this medication for two weeks and my blood pressure has definitely dropped from 150-180/96 to 118/68. My main side effect is severe nausea right after taking it in the morning. I've tried to take it with food, milk, and lots of water, but my stomach will hurt for an hour or more no matter what. Unfortunately, I just have to stick it out since I'm only 24, 5'5 and 115 lbs, exercise regularly, and eat really healthy.

Also, if you're taking this medication make sure your doctor is checking your potassium and electrolyte levels. Should be done within the first month of starting the medication."


"I had great results. Within a short time of taking them I had stopped smoking. Taking 2 tablets daily wasn't the best thing for me so my doctor recommended only taking one and that was prefect.  I only took them for about two months then stopped. I've been smoke free for about 7 months and it's been the best thing ever. I also was and am able to around smokers without dying inside for a smoke."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"My doctor gave me a sample box as my insurance would not cover. After reading reviews this is what I did. Chilled water and Suprep, put Oragel on my tongue and mouth to deaden taste buds. Used a straw as far back as possible held my nose. Each time I stopped I drank orange Gatorade and put a little honey on my tongue. Only tasted a little strong cough syrup. It took effect about 30 minutes later and subsided in a couple of hours. I did this at 6 PM and 3 am procedure at 8:30 am. I wish I had some diaper rash ointment as the Vaseline did not quite do the trick with the burning. Did not have any severe reactions."


"I'm male 58 years old. I've been sick for sometime. Had been tested for Hep C before and was negative. Many doctors-varied opinions what was wrong. Then I walked into a doctor that in short after looking at all my blood testing had me re-tested for Hep. Surprise! it came back positive...This after I was scanned and showed stage 4 cirrhosis and basically felt like crap. Had a few other issues but doctor checked my meld count and got me approved for Harvoni and I have been taking for 6 weeks. Hard for me to say if medications side effects are extreme.  Have had similar issues for awhile but some days keep me up or weirdly make me groggy mid day. I'll post again after my bloods done and see Dr next week. God Bless you all."


"I had sex with my boyfriend the day after my period ended, the condom broke and he ejaculated inside of me. We immediately ran to the nearest pharmacy to buy the plan b pill after we discovered what had happened. I took it within an hour of the incident. 7 days later I started bleeding, it felt like a period because it lasted for about 6 days, but this was only plan b helping me shed my uterine lining to prevent the fertilized egg from attaching to my uterine wall. I had my period 4 weeks later. Plan b works, don't worry that much if you've followed the instructions and took it within 72 hours of unprotected sex."


"Lidocaine 5% patch...What a waste of time and money. Product did NOT relieve my bursitis pain. The "metallic" taste went away after a couple of weeks. The blurred vision, sensitive eyesight to sun and complicated way of using this product I could have dealt with if only it had worked. Do not waste your money and time"


"After five days drug led to elevated pulse.  On ninth day, irregular, pounding heartbeat."


"I had my Mirena inserted on Aug 14th and so far other than bloating and spotting, I'm having a good experience with it. I got mine inserted at planned parenthood and it was uncomfortable but pain was similar to what I experience during pap smears, so not totally undoable. I'm curious to know when those who mentioned it caused weight gain started to notice it? Because I am already overweight and gaining lbs is not an option. Just trying to get a gage on when I should stop checking the scale relentlessly for any change. Thanks."


"I took this medication to help stabilize my mood.  Within the first few weeks, I began getting muscle spasms in my calves.  It felt like a constant cramp in my calves.  While it did help my stabilize my mood, the constant muscle spasms were too much for me to handle."


"Well I've taken this before so I've experience all the side effects and this plan b pill is the best I love it. But recently like three days ago I had  unprotected sex and then took this pill the next morning.  You do experience some stomach pain but it go always just takes a few days so just ignore it and you'll be fine. As long as you take this pill sooner it's more effective, I usually take this the next day lol . The price is worth it, bought mine from a pharmacy and pharmacist do guide you for free  :)"


"I got the kyleena yesterday. The doctor warned me about discomfort and needing to stay seated for a new minutes after. The insertion was the most painful thing I've ever experienced and I'm comparing to staples in my head. Botox for migraines every 3 months and the migraines I get all the time. Used to her an epipen like prescription jabbed in my leg once a week. This stuff was terrible. The doctor did not warn me it was going to hurt so bad... I jumped. I stayed laying down after it was done for about 5 mins. And then when I left, I passed out walking out the door which I was also warned about. Next morning: light brown bleeding and a LOT of pain. It's worth it to not take a pill every day."


"I've been suffering from

IBS for years and compazine is the only medicine that gets rid of nausea. I've never had any side effects, which is fabulous. I am tired all the time but it beats nausea!"


"After spending 2 hrs reading the reviews for Senokot.... I was deathly afraid to take them. I finally caved and I took 2 at 12:30 am. I felt nothing except a few minor rumbles the next afternoon. Finally about 6:30 pm I started getting cramps. Yes they hurt a little. But when you spend half your life constipated, a little pain is nothing if a good BM follows.... and it did. By 7pm I was in the bathroom. Took a few minutes but it worked well and felt about 5lbs lighter. Went once again about 15 minutes later. Loose stool. And that was it!! So, while for some this med obviously causes them great pain or just doesn't work at all - I was all for it. Chronic constipation is awful so it was worth it to me. Don't let the reviews scare you. "


"I just started taking this. I am now on week 4 and it is bitter sweet so far. My period has been abnormal (about 2 years without a period) and my doc prescribed this pill to me. It's "sweet" because I got my period. Not too light and not too heavy. However, there are a lot of "bitter" sides. For 1 week, I felt  really nauseous. Also, I barely have acne on my face before, but after taking these pills I developed small acne all over. It looks like chicken pox all over my face. I will continue to try this for 2 more months. If the problems persist, I'm going to ask doc to prescribe me something else."


"My doctor prescribed Temovate (Clobetasol-.5%) for rash and itch caused from poison ivy exposure. I got very quick results. The morning after applying this cream the symptoms began to decrease.  In a day or two it was completely gone."


"My co worker and I started Saxenda 1 week ago . My first initial weight at weigh In was 252lb and I'm 5'6" . My weight  a week later is 247.8 lb. The only side effect my co worker and I are experiencing is nausea that doesn't last very long ."


"So far I have more energy and I'm losing weight."


"Prescribed macrobid for a UTI. I took my first pill last night with rice and bread, felt fine. Woke up this morning  to get ready for work and had to sit down in the shower I got so nauseous. Couldn't even finish washing out my shampoo and had to lean over the toilet because I thought I would throw up. Held it in and almost passed out walking back to my bed. Slept another three hours then got up to try to make toast and got too nauseous and dizzy to even wait on the toaster. The UTI already feels much better after one pill but I have never felt so miserable, am missing work, and have called my doctor to try to get off this medication."


"I started using Voltaren Gel a week ago for osteoarthritis in both knees.  I used it 4x a day as prescribed and experienced absolutely no relief whatsoever.  I did my research and found that relief is not something that builds up over time with this medication, so I am going to try something else."


"I have ureter stents due to malignant pelvic tumors.  I had burning pain at the end of my stream but after a few days on Cipro with no relief, a UTI was ruled out.  My urologist put me on Pyridium and I felt better within hours.  No side effects except that orange urine!"


"I have spent 17 years with atypical trigeminal neuralgia. This medicine gave me 4 years pain free. It took a long time to work, seems like almost a year, but worked great for a time. Guess now it's on to something else."


"I transitioned to NuvaRing from Sprintec two months ago due to lifestyle changes that made it impossible to take a pill at the same time every day. Pros: don't need to remember a daily pill... and that's about it. I've been bleeding for a month straight, my face has broken out, my appetite seems to have gone through the roof, labile moods, and the ring seems to always want to work it's way out of place... Have to constantly push it back up. My first month's ring actually must have fallen out, because it was just gone when I checked it one day. Not cool. Plus, my insurance only covers part of it, so I end up paying about $50 a month for it.

I've had enough, I'm getting Mirena placed in a few days."


"I had anxiety a few times in my life, the last time was so bad and my doctor put me in 10mg Citalopran but worked so slow, now that my anxiety came back, he put me on 10mg Escitalopran. At the begining was horrible, so much nervous, trembling, couldnt sleep.. I use to read this reviews day by day trying to keep going on my med and dont give up. I made it! Now after my 3rd week on meds I feel so much better! A lot of my symptoms desappeared , my over thinking, my worries, my fears they are all gone!  Thanks to everybody for this reviews that help me a lot to not give up on my meds. My advise is that keep taking your med because is worth it. Just give time to work. I will keep taking escitalopran for the rest of my life is necessary.Good luck"


"I have been taking Adipex since Monday March 16th.  I weighed in at the doctor's office on that day at 202.5lbs. That is the largest I've ever been besides when I was 9 months pregnant with my first child. Today March 20, 2009 I weighed myself at 194lbs. I do have an occasional dry mouth."


"calms me down too much"


"I am 37 years old, in 2006 my partner start using that diabolic poison, and now we are not having sex for years, she is screaming at me all the time, sometimes she start to punch my head and face and now thanks to implanon, that amazing girl I used to know is gone, my son is 12 years old and no brothers, this destroyed our lives.  i can't leave her because I can't leave my son, and I am stuck in this nightmare, with a woman that simple doesn't want  sex, before that implant we use to have a great sex life "


"I had Botox for an OAB. Before I had a terrible urge to go but I could not fully empty BUT I COULD GO ! The date is Oct in April it would have been three years since I had this done. At the beginning I was reluctant but my urologist recommended this. I was told I was going to have to be totally reliant of self catheterisation  which I was ok. She did however say there are instances where the Botox would get rid of the urge but you would still be able to pee. A week after having Botox I have been 100% reliant on catheters. Without them I have urinary retention I cannot go at all.  I feel totally let down by the medical profession and the company that makes this drug as they have washed their hands of me and the only suggestion is to have MORE Botox !"


"I had a UTI finished an entire prescription of macrobid. I noticed as soon as I finished the meds my UTI symptoms came back - so it didn't work for m.  I then tried bactrim. The pain went away after 1.5 days of being on bactrim which was a huge relief but it is now day 4 and I am suffering from nausea, cold sweats, chills, insomnia and anxiety. It works for your UTI but the side effects are unbearable after a few days."


"Have tried this med as an add on to Lexapro twice in past year. Both times I felt an immediate (within 3 days) change/improvement. Started on .5 mg and stopped bc of weight gain. Several months of unrelenting depression strong suicidal thoughts/intentions despite exercise, avoiding alcohol, etc and I knew I had to try it again. Now 1mg and feel quite good. Sleeping pretty much through the night, except when hormonal, but that has been a consistent experience. Overall, I do use less Xanax on this medication. Appetite has increased, but has leveled off.  My physical exercise routine has also increased so I would say that I've only gained about 3-4 lbs total, whereas before I had gained about 7-9# previously."


"I had my nexplanon implant put in at the beginning of February 2014. About a week after I started spotting and haven't stopped since. It isn't as bad as I had expected, I just have to wear pantiliners everyday. The only other side effect I've experienced is a total lack of any sex drive whatsoever. Other than that, I haven't had any other issues with the birth control and am very satisfied with my choice of using Nexplanon."


"I was taken off Viibryd by my Doctor due to swelling and huge increase in blood pressure. It was helping the depression and sensitivity but had some strange side effects like numbness in arms and hands, tingling sensations in back and forehead, swelling of face, stomach hands and ankles. My face looked like a Marshmallow."


"I was throwing up from this medication, had upset stomach, craziest headache, having chills and difficulty breathing."


"I'm on 2 tablets every 8 hours and it helps a lot but more than anything is that it is affordable without insurance."


"Update: A very happy overweightgrammy here. Drum roll please..... DOWN 24lbs. !!!!!! I am so very happy. This is truly working for me. I have lost 5 inches off my hips and 3 inches off my waist. I have only been taking this for about 3 month and I am thrilled. I have 52 lbs to goal. I'm excited."


"I wouldn't wish this pain on my worst enemy. Within a half hour I was on fire and swollen. I took a bath and currently have an ice pack on. I can only hope the pain subsides soon. Do not take this product. Call your doctor and get an antibiotic. I have never experienced something like this before."


"This is the first medicine I've taken that doesn't make me feel medicated."


"Axert works fairly well for me. Most of the time I take it with 2 naproxen and I don't need to take it a second time. I can think of any side effects that I have had with it. I wish you could take more than 4 in a week."


"Been taking Zoloft for about 2 months (50 mg). At first my hands shook bad, I yawned all day long and was tired, and lost complete interest in sex.  I do feel better, I am not yawning and tired anymore, and my hands don't shake as bad (still shake though). Still zero interest in sex."


"My first child was conceived naturally. The second time around wasnt so easy. My doctor pescribed Clomid 50mg and I got pregnant the first month. She is now 11. My third was on clonid as well, she is 7 now. Trying for my final baby in on the first month waiting pwriod to find out if I have a bfp. The opk showed positive so my fingers are crossed. Clomid is a miracle drug for sure"


"I love this! I found the insertion virtually painless, and only had a little bruise for a couple of days afterwards. I have a short (1-2 days) and very light period once every 12-13 weeks which is a little irritating, but much better than it was! The only other thing I have noticed is I get headaches from time to time, which I never did before. This is the only reason I have marked it down. Definitely worth a try, and if you don't like it you can have it removed."


"Within 20 hrs (2 doses) I was feeling better. My lungs still hurt when I would cough but they didn't hurt when I would take a shallow breath. I did get a pretty bad headache that was controlled with APAP.  Loose stools developed after day 3. I increased fluids and fiber (ice cold smoothy worked great to fulfill these). Day 6 I was back to normal except the loose stool. No other complaints. I was also on pearls and codiene during this time. Side effects well worth benefit after how bad I was hurting."


"I just put the Para-Gard in 08/24/17. I was told to come in while I was on my period, During the procedure I felt a little discomfort nothing too bad. The mid-wife who did it for me was very gentle & told me when to breathe while she inserted it. Before inserting it she told me to feel the tip of the strings so I knew what it felt like if I needed to ever check to see if it was still there on my own! (super gross I know). After the procedure was finished I was given Ibuprofen (600) in case I had pain after. I was fine the whole day after with no pain, I worked a full 8hr shift after with a little bit of discomfort but again not too bad. I finished my period & I was still fine.  I have tested  with  my husband & was fine. He didn't feel a thing."


"Used this twice. First time condom broke second time condom came off. I freaked out both times because I was scared for sure that I'd be pregnant. I'm pretty young so I couldn't drive anywhere so I had to walk to a health clinic to purchase it. Very little side effects other than getting an irregular period both times. This product sure did save my life and definitely works so don't be afraid!"


"INTENSE<CHRONIC PAIN. No Comparison or Substitute. HEAVILY Prescribed Tons of Methadone and OXYCODONE for 4 Years. When forced at E.R. Dilaudid is only thing that works. I think it should be used more often. Morphine at ER Would take 4 shots and nausea and bad for MY ailments. 10/10 EVERY TIME! Thanks"


"Abilify was okay but it made me very agitated and anxious."


"It was prescribed for anxiety & post traumatic stress. It helped with that in addition to my mood. I am set at 150mg. When I first started off, it was 25mg, the first few days were a challenge. But I got over the hump. Now I'm planning to get off of it. I don't want to be dependant on this medicine too long."


"Had gotten the implant in mid February and since then my period has been non stop. It has made me depressed and I've lost a lot of weight. Just got my Nexplanon removed yesterday. "


"I've had the patch for 3 months after having the Mirena removed. The patch is amazing despite constant breast tenderness. I'm happier and more Chilled out, my partner has noticed too. Best contraception I've ever tried! Highly recommend."


"I never have constipation problem until just recently. I could still have bowel movement daily but just pellets. Decided to give Ducolax a try as I saw the TV commercial stating gentle and predictable relief. Took one pill this morning at 9 and I didn't read instructions as to drink lots of water afterwards. But I generally drink water constantly. At around 3pm, I experience a mild cramp. Within an hour, I used the bathroom and still pellets. Half an hour later, I went and this time is "perfect". Haven't felt this relieved for a long time. If this is your first time taking Ducolax, I suggest just take one pill and do it during the day if you don't have anything planned and stay home just in case cramp is bad."


"I started out on Yasmin but had to switch to Ocella since I have no prescription coverage.  Between the two I was on them for over 2 years.  In that time, I gained 20 pounds.  After I switched to Ocella,  While I was taking it, my moods were level but the first day without the pill I felt completely out of control of my emotions and on an emotional roller-coaster to the point of having to leave work a few times, which is not me at all!  Once I got my period, it was better but I didn't look forward to the next month.  After a crazy month of break-through bleeding, emotional ups and downs, and feeling like I was going crazy, I asked my doctor to switch me to something else.  My sister had the same symptoms within a month or two and so did friends."


"I've taken 50 mg Zoloft for almost 2 years for anxiety. I love Zoloft and am so grateful for the mental freedom that it has given me. Since I have been on it I have been much, MUCH happier.  Recently, I decided that I am finally ready to embark on a healthier lifestyle. I started working out religiously 5-6 hrs/week, a combination of weight training and cardio, along with calorie monitoring of 1200-1500/day.  I have been unable to lose hardly any weight.  I've lost 5 lbs total  I am wondering if it is because of the Zoloft?  I am now weening myself off of it to see if I am able to maintain a happy disposition.  I'm hoping that I succeed in controlling my anxiety on my own & will be interested to see if the weight starts coming off."


"I received skyla 24hrs ago. I was super anxious about the pain because of how badly my experience was with the Copper IUD. I must tell you, DO NOT read dozens of reviews and allow them to implant fear into you. We are women, we are designed to withstand pain. You CAN do it! its literally 30 sec of OH CRAP, then done. Im not down playing anyone else's experience by any means. However, if you go in strong minded and you are sure its what you want, you will be fine. I do recommend taking Tylenol at least 20min before insertion( it will help). B.C pills were terrible on my mind and body, so I'm glad I chose to go back to the IUD. Remember, if you don't end up liking it, it can always be removed. You Got This!"


"I have been taking this pill for two weeks now and I have noticed I've been feeling super fatigued. I am usually energetic and outgoing but the past two weeks all I have wanted to do was sleep, even while I'm out with friends I'm still tired."


"I am on my third week of the Yasmin pill and my skin has got progressively worse than it ever has been before. I feel as though I have put on weight and I am also constantly bloated. I'm hoping that this is normal due to my hormones trying to rebalance but I am afraid of staying on a pill that is actually worse for me."


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"It works well- it's brand is different than the generic."


"I was literally unable to function during my menstrual cycle due to SEVERE menstrual cramps. Hunched over, crying, shivering, nauseous, insane level of cramps. I also suffer back pain. I used to attempt to deal with it by taking 800mg ibuprofen, which led to my getting painful gastritis in less than a year and ironically never even really worked. After getting my wisdom teeth pulled and having my cycle at the same time, I was enlightened to how this was the perfect pain management medication. "


"I have been prescribed this medicine for my out of control blood pressure. First week no problems and my blood pressure went down tremendously. The second week not so good. I had muscle pains in my stomach and legs! Also my lips swelled up so bad! I couldn't continue taking that now on just lisinopril."


"I've been struggling with chronic nausea for a year now as well as an extreme fear of vomiting and anxiety nausea which I was happily surprised to see a lot of other people who took this medicine said it was a lifesaver for that. I had such high hopes for this medicine but unfortunately almost ended in a trip to the ER.  Within three hours of taking it I felt extremely drunk, hollow, tingly, like my arms weren't attached to my body, heart palpitations, which of course only triggered a panic attack and made it worse. Oh, and it literally didn't even touch my nausea :(  Needless to say  that was my first and last dose!"


"Make sure you are getting a factory sealed bottle! VIMPAT only has a shelf life of 7 weeks once opened. We were getting VIMPAT dispensed from a larger opened bottle at our pharmacy. This bottle may have been open well outside of the shelf life per VIMPAT guidelines. We changed the prescription over to another pharmacy and started to receive an factory sealed bottle.

I mentioned this because during the time of receiving VIMPAT from original pharmacy our 3 year old myoclonic seizure activity was not controlled. Our Doctor couldn't believe the VIMPAT wasn't working and increased dosage slowly. When we switched over to new ones (sealed bottle) the seizures stopped immediately and he has been seizure free for 3 weeks now."


"I was on Percocet 10 / 325 mg for about 10 years, and I asked to switch first to a bupephrine patch, which I was too terribly allergic to and had awful withdrawal symptoms from, and then I asked to switch to hysingla because I felt like a pill Junkie and disliked the high/low cycle. Plus, I was starting to cheat and take two each morning of my 4 per day allotment.  With hysingla, I had to endure titration to get the right med strength so started out with 10 mg for two weeks. I barely felt relief. Then moved up to 20 mg for two weeks but didn't feel too much difference from 10mg. Then tried 30 mg for two weeks and I could tell it was working but not well enough, so now moving to 40 mg. Hopefully this will be the trick."


"I tried anything and everything, prescription, natural, & OTC. Gained almost 50 lbs in 3 years (injury). A1C/blood pressure were a real problem at that point. My doctor prescribed different meds to help, but until she suggested this one last June, I was constantly disappointed. Began Saxenda July 1st, 2015. Side effects: nausea, minor constipation, & dry mouth for 2-3 weeks. After that, NO SIDE EFFECTS AT ALL. I began to feel better than I had in 3 years. My sugar levels were definitely getting under control. As of April 2016, along w/med & gym (since Jan 4-5 days a week), I'm down 48 lbs w/2 to go!!! Love this!!"


"Today is my 4 week mark. I have lost 15 lbs in 4 weeks. That includes 2 weeks of taking the pill but not watching my diet at all due to personal stress that I had no control of. I did not gain any weight so I was content. I lost 10 lbs week 1 and just lost 5 lbs in week 4. I am looking forward to starting my next months script and seeing how I do sticking to it for the full month. I am loving all the fruits and vegetables. I have fallen in love with the Weight Watchers breakfast selections. I have not been a breakfast eater but if I tried eating something small then I was hungry all morning. Their meals really fill me up and I eat some fruit mid morning and salad for lunch. Keep up the good work and Good Luck to all!"


"I have received great relief from this medication.  It says discontinued because the acetaminophen dose has been lowered to 300 MG per tablet. It IS  still available.  Great medicine for headaches.  Take with food though."


"I have suffered from depression for approximately 22 years, I generally medicated with alcohol and anti depressants. I stopped drinking over 2 years ago and my depression appeared to worsen however I was also noticing periods of wonderful happiness (which was unusual, but enjoyable!) which I could never remember experiencing before. I was diagnosed with bipolar in January this year, after coming off a 6 month high and plummeting into severe depression. I have been taking 1500mg of lithium and 375mg of Effexor for the past couple of months. I have leveled out emotionally, however am very flat, no enthusiasm or joy just really existing. I feel the lithium has brought me out of the living hell I was in but am still a long way from wellness."


"I needed help and methadone was perfect. I am better now and feel great."


"Does the opposite of what it is supposed to do. Teva brand worked like magic and this just makes me very tired!!??"


"I read a bunch of reviews on this pill and It scared me at first! I heard a bunch of negative feed back on the side effects but I decided to take it anyway. I'm a little over a week in and I'm happy to say I have had zero side effects! Couldn't be happier with my decision."


"This drug made me visually hallucinate so bad I had to be driven to the ER! It stopped within a couple of hours, but I never took it again, and the hallucinations went away after that night."


"When I started Adipex on 1/15/16 I weighed 224 lbs this is the heaviest I've ever been. My doctor said I hit a plateau. I work in a doctors office and when I went to work on 1/26/16 I weight 208 lbs! I weighed myself on 2 other scales because I couldn't believe it. I wasn't hungry at all but I knew my body needed nutrients so I have been having protein shakes.  I drank 1 in the morning and one in the evening and I took a multivitamin everyday as well. I have literally lost 16lbs in 2 weeks. Excited to see what I weigh at the end of the month..."


"Am prescribed this for chronic pain 5/325... 3 a day for back and hip pain, it doesn't help at all....Drs that write THIS DOSAGE...should have to only take this amount if  they have or ever get "CHRONIC PAIN""


"Been taking Trospium for 4 years and for most of that time worked well cutting down on visits to the toilet quite dramatically. However I am not sure of it's long term effect as for the last few months it seems that I am unable to empty my bladder properly, had all the usual tests and no answers have yet been found, not emptying is as bad as having to go regularly in my opinion"


"The first time you apply, you will have one INTENSE itching and burning sensation to the area. My area was around the nose and mouth area.. Keep applying the crème since this side effect will subside after a few days. I did feel some tingling in my lips area after the area healed. Other then that, this product works great!!!"


"This medication was a life saver in the fact that it returned my quality of life back to me.  I was on this medication for over 5 years at 30mg twice daily; never needed an increase in dosage.  What I loved most about this medication was that it was a great pain reliever without the typical "high" feeling of opiates.  When insurance didn't cover the medication, I was able to find it at a hospital (Non profit) pharmacy for around $30/month.  The only downside to this medication is coming off of it.  I came off of it when I was pregnant and felt withdrawals for the longest I've ever felt withdrawals from an opiate.  The next time I came off of it, I quit cold turkey, which reduced withdrawal time in half."


"I am having the worst itching/burning but like a past reviewer, I'm assuming that's the medication working. I just don't know what to do to distract myself from the itching and burning. Should've at least tried home remedies first to relieve the yeast infection symptoms. You live and you learn."


"I have been on Cymbalta for at least 4-5 years.  I took it with lamactal also as it did not seem to help or put the anxiety/depression.  I now am doing acupuncture and going off both drugs.  Horrible!!!!!!!!  I tried to tell my doctors that I still felt crumby on cymbalta but they just upped my dosage.  I think there are other ways to deal with anxiety and depression.  At the very least you should find out if a certain drug works well with you by checking it out with a pharmacologist, so you can be matched.  Good luck to all who are suffering, it is not much fun."


"I cannot say enough positive things about Contrave. I started the end of June with the 1 pill and then 2 and so on and that first month I didnt see a difference really in my appetite. Once i got my second bottle and started on the full dose...drastic difference. I eat 1/4 of what I normally do portion wise...less snacks/meals a day. And most importantly i have NO desire to eat just to eat. I am not addicted to food anymore. I actually have to make myself eat. I am not a weigher because I obsess but since i started the full dose a lil over a month ago i have lost 26 inches all over. Everyone has noticed my weight loss...cashiers at stores even lol, its significant! Not to mention I am just happier in general!"


"I have had major depression my whole life and absolutely none of the anti depressants worked for me, I had intermitant periods in my life were I had suicidal thoughts but I always managed to tough it out I maintained decent employment but chronically underachieved because I was always fighting internal demons and social anxiety, then my children left home, I got a divorce and lost my home, suicidal thoughts were non stop no matter how hard I tried to talk myself into coping and turning my mood around, the suicidal thoughts persisted for 2 yrs, then I was prescribed tramadol for Fibro 50 mg twice a day, I have never felt so normal in my whole life took it 3 yrs no dose increase off it for six months too hard to get the RX now suicidal 24/7"


"I started this just to see if it would help with my period and the cramps I had. My face first started by breaking out really bad everywhere. I also felt bloated 24/7 the whole month I took it. I stopped when I started my period and the cramps were worse than they have ever been before. It was horrible. I wouldn't recommend it to any 18 year old."


"In 3 days Advair made me sick. I had heartburn, which I have never had. I thought I was having a heart attack until I read some internet posts confirming that heartburn is a side effect of Advair.  Had trouble getting food down, it seems to be getting stuck and had chest constriction and GERD. I am discontinuing the medication pending a chat with the doctor."


"I started taking it about 3 weeks ago at the 150mg dose for depression. First week I felt very little change but that was actually a plus as many antidepressants I have tried have made me feel physically terrible and mentally kind of.. Sketchy? But with wellbutrin I only had minor headaches when smoking (not surprising considered its original use was as a cessation aid) and some very vivid dreams.
At this point I am really starting to feel a change; random weeping down to once this past week rather than every damn day; starting to feel hopeful about the future again, showing more interest in my past hobbies, feeling grateful.
Only downside is it has really increased my acne, so I had to step up my skincare game."


"I have taken this medication daily for a few years. Right now I take 1mg daily. It doesn't give me that drugged up feeling, and at the same time seems to help improve my mood. Sometimes I take an extra one when I have severe PMS or increased anxiety - and it works great. It's a subtle calmness that slowly starts when I take it and lasts for a long time. I would suggest this medication to anyone with anxiety or mood disorder."


"I've had the nexplanon from 2012 to 2015. It worked great. My usual weight was 119lbs. After about three months into it I started having a big appetite. So thoughout 2012 I gained 20lbs "


"A terrible burning sensation on the skin for several hours after using it. Stopped using it after 2 applications due to this severe side effect. Seek out alternative therapies"


"I was not as lucky as other raters.  I feel happy for them. I did not get a chance to see how effective it could be.  I had a "rare" side effect of greatly increased heart rate.  A few hours after taking one tablet, my pulse rate increased nearly 100% above my normal rate of 55-60 along with an increased blood pressure to the point of being near stroke level.  I now need to add it to my list of allergic reactions -- to date only Indocin and Levaquin have affected me negatively.  All three have affected either my nervous or vascular system."


"Helps but I have to take it every 4 hours only .125mg to see any effect"


"I started taking Depakote 500mg with Lexapro about 2 years ago. It made me feel like a zombie all day but worked well on my swings from extreme anxiety to deep depression and crying spells.  I was very tired all day and had a hard time waking up for work so we reduced to 250mg daily.  That seemed to be the sweet spot for me.  I don't think I have many side effects from it besides maybe trouble losing weight, I'm very active and eat well but never seemed to get any weight off.  I would also occasionally feel disconnected and distant from the world, but this was rare.

I can't imagine life without Depakote, it has it's problems but I can function again."


"The shot is great for forgetful people like myself. Also if you have bad cramps and/or heavy miserable periods. I've been on the shot for almost 3 years and it has been a good run; no period, no weight gain. However, I have absolutely NO sex drive. I feel out of touch with my body and emotions."


"I have been on a monthly shot of Meloxicam for 3 years, and it is the only medication that almost erases my pain due to swollen joints caused by Lyme disease."


"I'm only giving this medication a 6 because it worked.

When I drank the 2 pm drink, it took me 20 minutes because of the taste and I kept gagging. When I was finished, I drank the 32 oz of water with difficulty because I was so bloated and I felt like I was going to throw up. The Suprep started working in about an hour.

Second dose at 7 pm comes around, and after the first sip I had to sprint to the bathroom and vomited everywhere because I couldn't make it. It was horrible. After that, I got 1/3 of the liquid down and started vomiting again. After that I put it over ice and was finally able to get the rest of it down (took me a while). I never want to use this prep ever again."


"The first week of Byetta 5mcg dose, no side effects, 6 pound weight loss but high blood glucose numbers. My Endocrinologist suggested I try going up to the 10mcg dose. nausea, gas, stomach upset and constipation. I ended up in bed most afternoons. Numbers are now good and I've lost another 4 pounds. Too much lifestyle impairment due to side effects so I went back to the lower dose, still having stomach aches and constipation. I'm giving it time, but so far this has been an uncomfortable experience."


"This was the first birth control I have been on and I love it. I have been on it for 6 months now and the only side effect I have had was a little bit of weight gain. It is only 7 lbs and I would bet quite a bit that it is all in my breasts. I went from a 34D to a 34DDD. Other than that, I have had no other side effects. My fiance and I both agree that my sex drive has increased tremendously since I started taking Sprintec. This was just how it affected me."


"I am currently taking this medication for moderate pain reduction. I hurt my wrist by falling on concrete stairs. It does reduce the pain and works very well. The only downside is stomach upset, nausea, and extreme sleepiness. I do not have any kind of narcotic tolerance. This medicine is for minor to moderate relief of pain, and should be used as such. This medicine in my book scores a 8 out of 10 points for managing moderate pain. Highly recommend."


"I am 26 and have tried many different types of oral birth control. The main reason I am on BCPs are for acne. Overall this pill is not bad I have been on it for about 3 months now and my face has cleared up from the last pill. minimal acne. My mood is stable no changes, the first 2 months I spotted for a week or two in between the middle of the active pills. Overall a lighter flow and no cramping. I have noticed my breast have been very tender. The major downside of this pill is that it has decreased my sex drive, vaginal dryness, and some painful sex. My boyfriend is not a fan of any of this nor am I.The main reason I am giving it a 7. switching next pack to low dose levonorgestrel."


"Due to variances in generic medications I kept experiencing thyroid fog until my doctor changed me to synthroid. My stats immediately stabilize  and it has worked well. I found I must take it as prescribed and at the same time daily to avoid the fog."


"I have been on Cosentyx for about 3 and a half weeks now and my psoriasis has improved I would say by 80%!!!  All the plaque is now flat against my skin (meaning, if I close my eyes and rub my arm, I cannot feel any areas of plaque).  All that remains is the discoloration from the plaques which are slowly fading as well because I go to the tanning booth to tan.

I have experienced NO side effects at all, in fact the skin on my face is also glowing and radiant.  After suffering from psoriasis for over 10 years my body had become immune to Clobetesol and Humaira really didn't work for me, but Cosentyx has been GOD SENT!

I would recommend and hope that this work for anyone and the best thing for me has been the quick improvement >30 days!"


"The ONLY thing that has ever worked for me besides shots of narcotics in the ER..but VERY expensive. But worth it. It has saved my life, I can take 1 and pretty much go on with my day and don't need to lay down in a dark "cave" for hours on end."


"This medicine has been amazing. I have been on it for about 6 weeks.  I am also taking Nardil which has been effective sporadically. Finally I'm happy ALL THE TIME! I've also had to greatly reduce my Levoxyl because my thyroid is speeding up. My depression is finally gone after years of treatment resistant atypical depression. "


"Extreme withdrawal symptoms.  Chills, runny nose, cramps, pain, nausea, shakes, felt terrible. It worked well for first two days for a bowel movement but than stopped working as well.  The bad side effects continued all the time I was on the drug (2 months ). My pain Dr. was surprised at my reaction to the drug as most of her patients handle it well.  Insurance (UH) refused to pay for it after 2 months.  My cost was going to be around 400 a month not worth it for me."


"I've had to have 2 injections of Dilaudid for migraines.  After each one, I started having severe knee pain and have no idea what the connection might be.  It often radiates up into my hip."


"This pill was great for a while. I had one period every 3 months and it helps with mild acne. My only problem is the headaches! They are hell some have even brought me to tears. There's no stopping it with pain pills it just stops randomly. Also your sex drive will hit rock bottom."


"My dentist suggested using it regularly after nothing specific could be found with any teeth. It has resolved my problem and feels good everyday and has no unpleasant after taste like some of the off the shelf fluoride toothpastes."


"I always had really severe period pain and I would throw up. So I started a birth control  and it made me feel horrible. I no longer threw up, but it made me severely depressed. I was afraid to try another pill. I started chateal and I didn't gain any weight. I didn't get depressed or break out any more than normal. And I no linger felt pain , I do still get slight nauseous around my period but no where near as bad as before. I have taken this pill a little more than a year and I have not gotten pregnant either. Although I use other precautions as well. My sister is looking for a good birth control and this is the one I've been recommending."


"When taking Atorvastatin I have developed many side effects. I have had headaches, dizziness, lack of energy, weakness, like I'm always tired, chills, fever, cramps, sore eyes, and mood swings. Although this medication seems to work well."


Aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate

"This is the best antacid for keeping acid reflux under control. The alginic acid forms a barrier to stomach acid.   I do have concerns about taking anything with Aluminium."


"Clairitin is the only medicine that works for me. I have very high pollen counts in my area and have always suffered sinus infections. I started taking Claritin 24 about 10 days ago and I feel clear! Just bought a 30 day supply."


"I have been taking Ambien every night for a over 20 years. I am a nurse and it's very difficult to work swing shift and teach yourself to sleep whenever ..esp if you suffer from insomnia. I have had insomnia since a child, probably sleep walking. Sleep eating prior to taking the medicine. Now that I have it ..my life has improved 200 percent .No one can imaging how disturbing it is to lie in bed for 8 hours wide awake ...knowing you have work soon. When I first took it, I was groggy in the morning ..but now as long as I get 8 hours I wake up feeling awake and amazing ..never grew a tolerance for it. Always works. I will say when I had children under 5 ..I would never take it ...not safe ..when you are caring for others .this med saved me."


"I can't remember a time when I DIDN'T sweat!  That all changed a month ago.  I bought Drysol and also the mild Drysol for my face.  I was unsure about it at first, because when I put it on, the tingling was very intense.  The first day I only left it on for four hours and then washed it off because I couldn't take the tingling.  The second night, I went all night...the tingling was less.  I only did those two nights and I didn't sweat for almost a week.  I use it under my arms and the mild Drysol on my face.  I do not recommend it to anyone with really sensitive skin, but I DO recommend it to anyone who is desperate for a solution to their problem with hyperhidrosis."


"I gave Belviq a 6 rating because my weight has been fluctuating between 180 - 185, it was usually towards the higher end.  Recently my Doc put me on Metformin as well because my blood sugar is slightly out of the normal range.  After I started the Metformin, my weight has remained in the low end of that range. I will say that after starting the 2 week trial (i'm almost at the end) my portions are getting smaller and I do feel fuller faster.  Cravings are still there but it is getting easier to deal with. I try to stick to sugar free portion controlled desserts, like pudding.  I don't expect to get mind blowing results on a two week trial, so I'm willing to get a 90 day supply and see how things go.  I hope I can get over the 180 hump."


"I've been on Sprintec for 3 months. I started taking it because my hormones were wacky and I would skip periods often. Since taking Sprintec my periods have been normal and regular. The symptoms I have experienced are enlarged breasts, (36D to almost 36DDD), bloating, increased sex drive, slight headaches and nausea. Lately I have been scared because I've been having symptoms of pregnancy and this is the first month me and my boyfriend haven't used any other type of protection. I'm sure it's just the birth control. Other than those little problems, Sprintec has seemingly worked for me. Also I do tend to get a little emotional, but not too often."


"I was given this medication to replace Toprimate. I took a pill Friday night and Saturday night (10mg). Given I was feeling well prior to taking this, I soon discovered/realized that it made me more emotional and it felt like I wanted to cry at any small thing. Combined with the feeling that it revved me up even at 3am in the morning, I have since stopped."


"Reading the reviews on people's experience with pain I feel they are missing the point that the pain is all the crap moving its way down. I experienced the same sort of pain this morning but it's the same pain I get when I haven't been for days and it all finally starts moving. It doubles me over and takes my breath away. So I think the pain is a sign that there's a lot of crap inside that needs to move."


"I just finished taking this after a 6 day period for pneumonia. It was all fine, except for the restless leg syndrome at night, but that I could handle with an iron pill. The last day I took it I woke up in the middle of the night with severe itching, I took a shower, changed my bed sheets, used lotion and topical creams. I took 2 Benadryl and nothing worked!

The only good thing, is my symptoms dissipated after a couple of days!"


"I was given this medication because of fibromyalgia and insomnia. I was unable to get a deep sleep and as a result my fibromyalgia was very bad. I was not informed of the issues of long term use and have been on it for years. I started with a new doctor and the first thing she did was take me off of this medication down from 1mg to 1/2 for 30 days and then cold turkey. This is way too fast for this medicine. I have had heart palpitations, hallucinations, inability to sleep-at all, lightheaded, high blood pressure, racing pulse, really weird thoughts. "


"Was better than Ativan by far but just doesn't last long enough. "


"I have ALWAYS suffered from anxiety and depression.  It has been my experience that meds often do not act "typically" when I take them, so I was wary of sertraline. I started out with 25 mg per day from my psychiatris.  When he prompted me to increase to 50 mg, I did so, and experienced the "zoned-out" feeling of unreality--not scary--just distracting.  When I stay at 25 mg per day, I feel normal.  Anxiety is at a minimum, and depression is manageable.  I feel fortunate and  blessed.  I just wonder why such a low dose for me has such a huge positive impact.  Anyone else experience this phenomenom?"


"Have had bad migraines for as long as I can remember. Always would wake up with bad migraines, would last for weeks on end. Tried everything then I found propranolol a year or two ago. Lifesaver I tell you !!! Never get a migraine, and if I do it's cause I forgot to take my meds. If I go a while without taking it I get very very light headed and dizzy and can't think straight. Also hallucinate (could be from my cymbalta) another thing is very vivid dreams, but that's ok I never could remember my dreams before propranolol anyways."


"I have been taking trazadone 50mg for about 4 yrs...at first it worked great ...went right to sleep and woke only once a night...then it started to slowly not work...I didnt experience many side effects....but now in the past week have been not sleeping...getting up 5 times an night and a lot of nervousness and restless legs also crampy muscles...I am going back to doctor to seek other remedy's...just wondering if anyone else has gotten the irritability and nervousness..not being able to sit or lie still?"


"It works better than the pain pills I was given."


"I've been dealing with a lot of stress lately and been only getting a couple of hours of sleep a night due to it. This pill helped me get to sleep and stay asleep, it all felt like I was back to normal, not taking anything, just finally being able to sleep, and sleep well. It didn't make me tired, more of just being able to sleep. I felt as if my problems and worries were for later and now was for relaxation and sleep. I've tried a few other things for sleep such as Ambien, but none provided the satisfaction of being able to just go to sleep and sleep well with only the best of dreams. Instead of having nightmares of random things infused with my trouble and worries I had amazing dreams of the things I loved."


"I decided to try out the Paragard after giving birth to my 2nd child.  I'd already tried the pill & depo , neither worked for me so paragard was recommended for me due to the no hormones & longevity. The initial  procedure was so painful for me I thought I Was dying considering that I've never given birth vaginally. My obgyn had to attempt 3times before successful getting it done (my uterus is tighter than most so the utensil kept being pushed out). But the ultimate deal breaker for me is the irregular periods & discomfort during sex. My cycles come twice a month sometimes & they're so heavy that I have to use a tampon & pad at the same time & lasting longer. Sex is uncomfortable @times & I often have no sex drive at all."


"Having chronic knee pain due to hockey injuries that has been getting worse and worse as I turned 50 - but now using 200 mg Celebrex each day has been nothing short of 100% recovery. I can now take the stairs, exercise and play hockey pain free with no side effects.  Awesome, awesome."


"I have injured my back several times over the course of about 12 years. I have tried everything under the sun. I am currently on the 5mg ER 2 x daily and the 10mg IR 3-4 x a day for breakthrough pain. Like many people have said you have to take it on an empty stomach. This medicine works better than any other. As long as you take 2 x ER and 3-4 IR's for breakthrough per day you will have the best results. I am due for my ER's to get increased but other than that this is the best pain management I have ever had."


"I have been taking this medicine for over two years now and when I first started taking it it turned my life around.  I'm a senior in high school now and a high honors student and I credit my success mostly to the medication. After taking the 70mg dose for a long amount of time I have noticed that the benefits of the pill have decreased.  Now, the medicine wears off within five hours of taking it.  Compared to before when it would last all day.  I do not feel as focused as I used to while taking it, I do not feel the loss of appetite anymore, and I am becoming more forgetful."


"In the past, whenever I would get a fever blister it was awful.  The lymph nodes in my neck would swell to the point it was painful to turn my head sideways. The fever blister was always at the corner of my mouth. My entire bottom lip would swell up and the blister itself would be so big and painful that it was difficult to open my mouth wide enough to eat. My doctor gave me a prescription  with additional refills for valacyclovir. About a week ago I felt a fever blister starting to form, so I took the valacyclovir as directed and the results have been amazing! The fever blister never got any bigger than it was that very first day. Neither my lip nor my lymph nodes swelled and you can hardly even tell I have a fever blister."


"Effexor changed my life. I was suffering from bad depression for over two years due to something that happened in my life.  I couldn't get the thoughts out of my mind.  So daily, I would feel sad and depressed. I started with Wellbutrin,  which I liked for depression and energy, but it made my anxiety which I also have worse. Anyways back to Effexor. The first 2 weeks taking effexor were kinda horrible.  I felt weird, tired, and I was thinking of stopping this medication.  But I stuck with it. I have to say I feel normal again, and my depression is gone. Even if I think of my past, I don't get sad anymore.  So thank you Effexor"


"I've been on opiates for about 15 years now for a compressed nerve that cannot be fixed. First it was Percocets until I needed more and more, then Oxycodone WITH Morphine ER 60mg which worked well, but since I was getting 900 Oxycodone 5mg per month, the VA was actually having problems keeping it in stock. Now they have completely run out and they have decided to put me on Morphine 15 ER in addition to the 60 which makes it 75mg ER four times a day, PLUS 5mg IR Morphine for breakthrough pain. They said if this doesn't do the job, they will send me to a major pain clinic. I've been to pain clinics and it seems all they want to do is ween you off opiates and don't do much about the pain. I'm 67 and maybe have a high tolerance to opiates."


"Have taken Lotensin for some years with as-needed dosage adjustments. Pharmacy only had the generic available this last time - Benazepril. l tried to use it a few times before but each time there were too many side effects. So I took Lotensin although expensive less side effects. This time I had no choice the benzaprill has given me a dry cough and the feeling is all my heart is racing ie palpitations I hate it. In the meantime making an appointment to see my doctor so I can go to a pharmacy that has my lotensin in stock."


"In my opinion only, this medication has marginal efficiency in treating the positive and some negative symptoms of my psychosis. This medication help me think better and organize my thoughts more clearly, along with significantly reducing most of my delusions. However, from my personal experience I do not feel that this medication is very effective in treating depression, or depression related issues such as crying and getting angry easily. Otherwise, this medication also has some positive effects in treating bipolar symptoms."


"Best medication ever for upper respiratory tract and pulmonary infections.  Only thing that works for me.  No side effects except dehydration, need to drink lots of fluids."


"I have been using Loestrin since I gave birth to my 3rd child in August 2010. Before then I was using OrthoEvra, not my fave but I got free samples from my ObGyn so I wasn't complaining. Let me just say this, I am horrible at remembering to take pills, and although I do miss taking them, A LOT, I can honestly say this has got to be a super birth control because there were times I've done things with my husband and I still havent gotten pregnant (crosses fingers) from forgetting to take the pill. At first, I experienced a little bloating and cramping, my periods were really heavy and lasted for 7 days for the 1st three months, but now they last 3 days and that's it. I am definitely OK with that!"


"Worst antibiotic ever!  Slept almost non-stop for days.  Could not eat/nausea. Severe chills. Extreme pain in neck,shoulder knees,(anywhere that I had minor arthritis). Throat closed up and could barely breathe. Lungs became congested. Very scary.The side effects were the worst  of all antibiotics that I have ever taken. I will never take these again."


"You can be very angry and go off on someone and then you take this medicine and then you think that you never went off on that person."


"I am 22yrs old. When I first started taking pain pills I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Before I knew it I was addicted. I was letting it control me and my decisions and putting it first. I forgot what it felt like to just be normal until a friend told me about Suboxone which saved my life. I am the happiest I've been in a long time. This was a lesson learned. "