"I was diagnosed Bipolar back in 1993 after the birth of my last child.  Being the youngest in my family, I was not told of the condition being hereditary.   I was prescribed 750 mgs to begin with and and now at 500 mgs a day.  I cannot attribute any weight gain to Depakote, as at current I am in postmenopause and weight gain is likely.  I've had no issues with my liver, however; I do bruise easily.  At the time I began Depakote, I was running on overdrive and zapping out, not sleeping, not eating, feeling guilty, anxious, panic attacks, etc.  Since then I have returned to a relatively normal life.  I have currently been put on Effexor to help with my postmenopausal symptoms.  I'll update you on my progress."


"The best OTC antihistamine. Relieves sneezing and that stuffy feeling in your nose. Doesn't seem to do much about the post-nasal drip or the coughing though. A bit of a stimulant for me, it makes me a bit energetic and hyper, even with just 5mg."


"This is simply something magical!
I've been underweight naturally since the childhood, always been hearing "you should eat more" although I really had a good appetite. I even can't wear the clothes I want as I feel so bad to see my skinny legs, hands, etc.
I sat at night and been thinking what else I can try to put on weight as protein milkshakes, squats didn't work for me.
I googled out periactin, ordered online from Weldricks (UK) and I want to cry and scream the world how happy I am! Using for two weeks, 1 tablet before bedtime - gained 4kgs, never had this weight before!
I eat like 3000-4000kcals a day. It also makes me feel really sleepy and tired but it means nothing when you see those amazing numbers on the scales."


"I started taking Belviq a few days ago.  I started with 1 pill, because I am sensitive to amphetamines and learned the hard way with Phen (by day three, I couldn't sleep-taking half a dose).  For the last two days, I split the second dose in half, taking a total of 1.5 pills/day.  Today, I will take the full dose as prescribed.  What I have noticed so far, is that it doesn't really "suppress" my appetite, but I am eating a lot less with each meal.  I get full faster.  Listen to your body and stop eating when you are no longer hungry.  Also, for those of you who do not have insurance coverage there are coupons available"


"Been on invega for two weeks 9mg weigh 130 and 5' 8''. Just started my loading dose of injection 234 mg. Does not help me sleep am on rendering 15 mg for sleep. Had heart palpitations only once and hope not to have it again since starting shot I've been OK. Paranoia is at a minimal and mood is stable. Seems to be going good."


"I have terrible migraine's and this is one of the best O.T.C medicine I found that helps. Perscriptions can get pretty expensive for migraine relief so this is a good cheaper substitute."


"I've been on the Camrese three month birth control for a total of 6 months now. The first three month pack did not go too well, which is why I gave it an eight for a rating. After the first month, I spotted heavy enough to ruin underwear, but not enough to use a pad/tampon, up until month three when it was time for my actual period. I would have specific periods of sadness as well, but no weight gain. But, I decided to see if it got any better. IT DID! My second three month pack, I did not have any spotting, and there is no weight gain with me, or mood swings that I have noticed. I have fallen in love with this birth control."


"I have had migraine for 5 days ----- they gave me Toradol injection --- it's been 2 hours and I do not feel any better. ...why is that?"


"I have BP problems. Having hard time finding a med to control it. Was given a beta blocker that caused a heart attack put me in hospital. Put me on Norvacs 5mg twice a day. Was on 1 and 1/2 weeks I had severe headaches. Tremors,blurred vision, stomach pains, burning in my legs, had red burning spots form on my lower abdomen then blisters. Off med and will never take Norvasc again. Now on Losartin and Clondine,doing fair with BP. & no side effects."


"I am bipolar ii with anxiety and depression but was put on topomax because I suffer from migraines. The first time was before I was diagnosed and I got severely depressed and had a suicide attempt. Within a week of getting taken off of it I was better. The second time I was put on it was after I was diagnosed and put on mood stabilizers and my doctor wanted to try it again because he thought my depression may have been from my bpd not the meds and it really did help my migraines. Same exact thing happened. Within a few weeks of being on it my mild bipolar disorder was uncontrollable. I wish I could be on it because it really helped my head and counteracted weight gain from my other meds but my body just cannot handle it."


"Evamist does work for me but I would suggest that you prime the spray before ever leaving the pharmacy. I recently picked one up from a pharmacy only to find out later that it wouldn't spray. I called the pharmacy & was basically told that it was not their problem, I would have to contact the manufacturer. Of course they won't refill it again because I just refilled it. Needless to say, it's very aggravating. Besides that, it's expensive."


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


"About 6-8 weeks ago my doc prescribed 10 mg paxil (Now up to 20 mg) & 0.25 Xanax. The first few weeks I was very, very fatigued! But since I was depressed, I was okay with sleeping the rest of the day after returning home from school. I did experience headaches, nausea, increased anxiety (Xanax helped alleviate anxiety). Within the last 2 weeks, I haven't taken Xanax, my anxiety has dramatically decreased! Depression has also decreased. A few months ago I was scared to leave the house, be around people, an emotional wreck, no motivation to work out. Now I'm happy to go to school, exercise, and be social again. Keep praying and hang in there! "


"I've had this for 5 weeks and my period is still on. I'm just fed up I'm not moody but I'm always hungry. Plus it made my face break out I never get break outs. I will see in a couple more weeks if my period is supposed to stop, I read somewhere it takes about 3 months but honestly think I want to be buying pads that long."


"3 years ago we discovered a clot inside my heart. I went in for exploring surgery & awoke from a coma 33 days later, it had broke while being looked at & I had a mild heart attack on the table, had to be put into the coma to survive. To make things worse, I was also paralyzed from the waist down. It was too much & I had my 1st anxiety attack. Speed up to now: I've regained part of my ability to walk, it's painful & I can only walk so much. The clot is gone but I still take maintenance meds for it. Sadly I still suffer from regular panic but this drug works great. When I feel myself slipping I take an Ativan & feel better, breath easier, in less then an hour!"


"Sure glad I researched and found this medicine. All others were awful. I do warn you though that Elmiron takes about 2 months to work and I have to continue taking it forever. I usually give up on medicines if they don't work in a week, sure glad I gave this a chance.  There are zero side effects.  You must follow directions about taking an hour before eating and you must stay away from alcohol and caffeine religiously.  I found that if I stay away from irritants I can decrease dose to only one a day, but as soon as I have a coke or beer or chocolate I get a flare up for a month or more."


"The only migraine medicine that has ever worked on me.  Now my insurance company will not cover it. Guess I will have to pay for it.  It works that good!"


"I used to use Retin A, but the side effects were so bad - my dermatologist recommended the Lady Soma Serum and Lady Soma Somatique Face Wash. It has Retinol Vitamin A in it, WITHOUT the side effects of Retin A. For those of you actually using Retin A, here is my routine... Wash with Lady Soma Somatique Face Wash - then apply the Lady Soma Renewal Serum. In the morning I wash again with this Lady Soma Wash. The Lady Soma stuff also seems to be helping with the intial breakout I got from the Retin A (have not had acne in years! was put on the Retin A for sun damage & fine lines)."


"I absolutely love Dexedrine! It doesn't give me the crash that adderall has and it really keeps me focused on the tasks at hand. I was able to throughly apply for a gig and landed it and I wonder if I would on the alternatives.

I hear they're trying to rid away of Dexedrine to switch over to Vyvance but since that drug has no generic and the two are about 99% similar I'm guessing it is more for profit reasoning.

I'm telling everyone switch over you won't regret it. 1 15mg er/day should be the max for those considering  switching. I read somewhere on here a doc prescribed about 100mg which is too much and the reasoning for your manic state.

Go for trusted generic brands like Sandoz and Mallinkrodt. Teva IS THE WORST. "


"I was diagnosed with ADHD 6 years ago by my family physician. She put me on Effexor, which seemed to help at first, but over the next year, the side effects were not worth the results. Another doctor recently prescribed Adderall and when that worked well, he gave Adderall XR. I am so much more centered, can concentrate, and my quality of life is so much better. I hate that it is thought of as a "street drug" and I hate that the price is so high. The generic did nothing for me except to make me agitated/jittery for few hours, then crashed and had a headache."


"I was given this medication after being prescribed several beta blockers and not tolerating them very well- I have PVCs and heart block which made it difficult to find a medication that helped my hypertension and did not aggravate my arrhythmia.  My hypertension was severe (generally 180/130 average) and I started with a dose of 10mg plus 20 mg of hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic).  That did not lower my blood pressure enough so I was bumped to 20 mg of lisinopril without the hydrochlorothiazide.  My blood pressure now averages 120/85 unless I am in a stressful situation.  I have the occasional dry cough but am tolerating this medication very well and it has not had any effect on my PVCs and heart block.  I am happy with this medication."


"Amitiza is GREAT! My constipation began 11 years ago at the age 20 which caused me to deal with very bad fissures. I hated going to the bathroom. I would be in the bathroom for literally an hour to an hour and a half mentally trying to prepare myself for what would occur. I began taking laxatives every other day just get some relief but yet I still had unhealed fissures. When I finally was prescribed Amitiza I was scared to go to the bathroom as I mentally had to prepare myself and to my surprise it didn't hurt and I felt normal. I wanted to cry. I wasn't in pain. I still tend to feel slight nauseous for little while  though I eat with the meds and drink plenty fluids but I will take that over constipation and pain."


"I take Skelaxin for my Degenerated Disc Disease, it's helping with pain alot. Also, I'm losing weight because it suppresses my appetite so that's a plus."


"I've had migraines for the last 10 years.  Replax is the 2nd prescription I've tried.  Two hours after the 1st dose my migraine was no longer in the usual cluster location my entire brain was ready to explode.  As directed I took the 2nd dose.  After 8 hours I finally felt better in that I could function again.  24 hours later I'm still "foggy", sleepy and have had several rebound headaches.  I will not take this drug again."


"I was on this med during chemo and it worked fine during the first 4 months. After that I started getting uncontrolable crying spells.  Would just burst into tears for no reason.  Found out this was one of the side effects.  Believe me I don't cry easily at least until I was on lorazepam.  Even went to a psychologist twice and even she wasn't sure why I was there since I don't have issues to work out.  Other than the crying problem I did like this med.  it worked well for me during the first 4 months of chemo.  Good luck!"


"So I've been taking this form of birth control for about 2 months but I think I am going to quit after I finish this round of patches. The patch is so easy as I don't have to remember to take it everyday but it has a lot of downsides. They include the glue trapping fuzziness, the visibility of it, gaining weight (I gained 10 lbs), decreased sex drive, vaginal dryness, increased hunger, really sore & swollen breasts, increased acne & oily skin, periods lasting longer. My insurance covered them but I prefer to maintain a slim weight so that is the main reason I am quitting."


"This is my second day on Suboxone and IT IS A MIRACLE DRUG!  I was taking 2 x 80 mg Oxycontin a day and about 10-15 Vicodins a day.   My doctor said that all I needed to do was go home, go to bed and when I woke up I could take the Suboxone in 8 hours.  I woke up took the Suboxone and within about 10 minutes my cravings for any other pills were completely gone.  I wish I would have started this 2 years ago when my addiction became out of hand.  There is NO need to drive around looking for your next fix anymore, get on Suboxone and get your life back like I did!"


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"Hi guys I'm 20 years old and have previously written about contrave . I've been on it since May and have lost 15 pounds . Unfortunately I have to stop taking it for 9 days because of a rhinoplasty . Just so everyone knows, my doc swore that I would have w/d symptoms from stopping cold turkey , because of the burprion in it . He was completely wrong . It's been four days since I've stopped the med and I feel amazing . Contrave doesn't act solely as an antidepressant as Wellbutrin does there for it doesn't cause the withdrawal symptoms of Wellbutrin aka burprion . The problem is that many doctors don't even know what contrave is. This drug is amazing and I can honestly say it stops opiate, alcohol, and food cravings even after stopping it"


"I just got my Skyla inserted yesterday. I'm 27 and no children. Just a reminder everyone's body is different so it will react differently. I was given a pill for the day before to open up my cervix. (I suggest drinking ibuprofen 30 minutes before, my doctor suggested it but I forgot) the procedure itself is very short. In my experience it was painful. I could feel how tense my body got and felt as if I was going to pass out also had nausea for the most part of the after the iud. The process took about 3-5 minutes and after they did an ultrasound just to make sure it was in place. I Cramped all day yesterday stayed in bed and drank some pills. I'm now on day two don't have any side effects besides mild cramping and light spotting."


"After my 2nd pregnancy I used natural birth control method, but about a year later I got my first period and surprise! I got pregnant. After my third child was born I got on the Depo-Provera shot. Other than slight pain on the injection sight for a few days I also noticed both times after getting the shot I get moody and angry easily. (I feel bad for my family) but after a short while I usually go back to normal. I'm guessing its just the change in my hormone levels."


"Frova takes away the throbbing pain associated with my menstrual migraines to allow me to get through the day without being bed-ridden.  I don't have to dread my monthly visitor so much now.  I agree with the comment on the pricing...way too expensive for just 9 tablets!"


"Ok I took the pill for 7 days (250 mg per pill twice a day) Ummmmm... I had lost of appetite and headaches the whole time and I also take Lithium so it screwed with my other meds. Symptoms I am experiencing now after 4 days being done is extremely bad itching and a weird kind of discharge. I guess all women are different."


"More than Depression I take Effexor for Anxiety and it works well.  The only problem

occurs when I forget to take it.  Within in hours I experience withdrawal symptoms

such as light headiness and an occasional brief buzzing in my head."


"Started Lexapro 2006 for acute anxiety & depression. Within days I felt a shroud of darkness lift. After 12 months I felt it was changing me into a person with less emotions, so I went off it. Within a few weeks I felt a sharpness and sensitivity that had been missing but, any negative occurrences gave me intense anxiety.

In late 2008 the GFC hit me hard. I was paralyzed with fear and had thoughts of suicide. In desperation I went back on lexapro and again, all the anxiety and fear went away. After a couple of years I went off it again and felt reasonably OK.

Issues in 2013 caused me to attempt suicide. I survived and went back on Lexapro. I may have less emotions, but I can now deal with life. Strangely, It also fixed my AF heart condition"


"I was taking only 75mg per day of Lyrica for Fibromyalgia pain.  I found it to be very helpful to me and helped me to get much needed rest at night.  I took my dosage at night 2 - 3 hours before bed.  My only issue with it was there were occasions where I felt a little "spacy" but overall, the pain left and I was able to carry out most of my day without significant pain.  It was a very low dosage, so a lot of the side effects that some people experience could be from taking a much larger dosage.  I am no longer taking it because I lost my insurance and can't afford the cost.  However, I was told about Neurontin, will be starting it tomorrow and hoping to get some similar relief."


"I have always felt like something was wrong for as long as I can remember.  I think my depression is just normal to me and I've probably been depressed for many years without even knowing, just a feeling that something isn't right.   A failed relationship a while back, heightened my realisation that something is wrong and the pain of losing someone close was like a final straw for me.  I guess it might be true that everyone comes into your life for a reason, even if it is only meant to be for a short time.

After countless months and days googling and doing tests online, trying to figure out what might be wrong with me, I finally got the courage to go see my doctor.  After a few visits, he prescribed me Paxil and thinks this might help get me on the right track.  You see my depression isn't the usual in that I try to go about my daily life as normal as I can, it's called walking or smiling depression.  Behind it all though, I'm crippled with self doubt, negative thoughts, anxiety and constant feeling of sadness.  I feel guilty a lot, distance myself from my family and friends regularly and sometimes feel so down I cry for what seems like no reason at all.  I put on brave face to people and go about daily life as best I can, but behind the mask I am suffering.  I never really felt like I fit in and it's like I have to try to act to be happy in every day situations.  It's hard to describe, but it's almost like I'm standing behind my shadow.  I always look at other people and wonder what it's like to be just happy.

 I could never bring myself to telling anyone how I really felt, I guess it's only the last year or so that I became more aware and really accepting that something isn't right.  It's been so long that I have felt this way, I really don't know what normal is anymore.  I have lost 2 girlfriends  largely due to my low self esteem and low confidence finally taking its toll on the relationship, it's like I just expected them to leave, who would want to stay with a loser like me is how I portrayed myself to them.. That's probably the hardest pill to swallow through all this.  I know if I was mentally stronger, I could have held on to something good.

I know I have it in me to go change my life around.  Everybody sees it in me, but I feel trapped in my own body and mind.  I have a lot of trouble concentrating and I seem to always be so indecisive about what action to take.

I guess I'm wondering what I can expect from taking Paxil.  I know I'm the only one who can physically make changes, but can I expect to regain some self confidence and motivation, energy etc? I really don't know what to expect from this drug and am apprehensive about what it can actually do for me.  I guess part of me just wants to try do everything by myself, but I really don't want to waste another second of my life.  I feel like I haven't properly lived for at least the last 5 years of my life.  Thank you for reading."


"I started Contrave 10/9/2015 and as of today I've lost 7lbs. 10/17/2015. I do hope to drop another 20lbs before summer. Started at 192 now at 185. I am 5'11" and my goal is 165. My happy pre surgical menopausal weight. Little side effects as long as I take it with a small snack."


"Initially found I would wake up groggy but after a few days this really helped calm me. I take it in combination with Seroquel, Buspar and Wellbutrin. Coming off Effexor due to the sexual side effects and up to 75gm/day. Also on Adderall twice a day and find the combination helps me concentrate and feel much better about myself. Before this combination I was suicidal. Now, I even look forward to the next day. I can't guarantee this combination works for everyone but I've tried MANY with limited success so it's refreshing to know something is working and if I could help another person feel the way I feel."


"I went on this medication because I needed to regulate my periods. I've been on it since January and everyone can tell in depressed. I used to be outgoing and talkative but now my boyfriend can just ask me a simple question and I'll break down and cry."


"I'm 20 years old and had my daughter about 8 months ago. I've had the mirena for about 7 months now. Getting it inserted did not hurt at all. At first, I was extremely upset. Hated it. I bled for 4 months. After 2 months I went in to the doctors because I thought something was wrong. Went in, nothing was wrong. They told me to wait it out a little longer. After about 3 months the bleeding slowed down. Became spotting. After 4.5 months, I stopped bleeding. I have no complaints. I'm glad I stuck with it. I've had my period once so far and it was very light. I haven't experienced any acne, mood swings, etc. so far, I'm happy and hope the next 5 years will be a good experience for me."


"On my 3d pill and nothing.....?  How long is supposed to be before things start moving?"


"Been taking for 3-4 years with no side effects whatsoever."


"This medicine did get rid of my skin infection (MRSA) however, it gave me a slew of other problems. I had awful headaches, pain in my intestines, a change in my bowel habits/change in stool, and now, about a week off of the medication, I still have pain in my intestines and now I have a vaginal yeast infection. I have been taking acidophilus tablets since I stopped clindamycin. "


"Didn't reduce my pressure the way I wanted,  usually between 130/80 to 140/90. Was good for my rapid heart rate and usually brought my diastolic rate down. Unfortunately,  I became tired a lot which I cured by taking good vitamins from GNC. It calmed me from occasionally anxiety. It made me sleep well and I stopped having headaches. Unfortunately,  I had acne,  which I have never had in my life,  labored breathing,  some hair loss,  blurred vision and I became very anxious after six months of being on the drug which made my pressure escalate . I have switched medication now and my doctor is weaning me off slowly. I have gone from 10mg to 2.5mg. It's a great drug if it works for you,  but it is not for everyone and the side effects vary."


"Actually felt cold on a summer day and had to put on a sweater (5 days into medication). Perhaps it is a good medicine for the hot flashes."


"I was diagnosed with complex endometrial hyperplasia with atypia on 8/9/17 and began megestrol on 8/12/17. I slowly began experiencing common symptoms such as weight gain and increased appetite, but then I slowly started experiencing increased mood swings, irritability, insomnia, itchy body, and shortness of breath. What made me finally call the doctor on 9/19/17, was me being up at 3am with the inability to breath. I was informed to discontinue due to allergic reactions. On 9/21/17 I began with joint pain and swelling on my hands and wrists. By Friday, 9/22/17, I couldn't function for myself at all. My entire left arm and both hands were useless and I ended up in the ER where I learned this is all allergic reactions as well."


"I had the Implanon put in March of 2009 and had it replaced in March of 2012 because I love it! Insertion was a breeze, and with the exception of the anesthetic, virtually painless. I have not had a full period since that first month with only (extremely) light spotting every few months. I have not had any noticable weight gain or mood swings due to the Implanon and even less outbreaks of acne since starting it. I would say the only downfall is also a perk, not getting my period. I have worried that I was pregnant, but it was just worry. Replacing it was just as effortless as the initial insertion. It can take anywhere from 3-30 min to remove it but it doesn't hurt. You will feel only a little bit of pressure. Mine only took 5 min to remove"


"After a year of having my daughter I had postpartum symptoms and went straight to doctor because after my son 5 yrs earlier I waited and it was truly a nightmare, worst thing that had happened to me. Effexor really helped then but took longer to work because I was so sick. Effexor is a life saver and this time it worked right away....I didn't wait so long."


"Since most people write reviews when thing are bad, I had to right down and say how happy I was with Gildess for the last 2 years. No side effects to mention, no bad experiences just how I like a BC. Sad to say it was recalled and now I can no longer take it. I am not taking the Blisovi that was given to me due to NO positive reviews at all and it just being approved in 2015. I hope that one day this could possibly be back for me to take."


"I started taking Savella approximately 4 weeks ago.  I take it in the morning with food and in the evening after dinner.  I have had no nausea though I do have hot flashes, increased sweating, some panic symptoms, and today had a real strange feeling of my arms and upper body feeling "tingly" inside.  That made me panic, still not sure what that was.  I have also experience constipation (mild), being very tired (before taking I was exhausted, so I was told maybe tired is an improvement over exhausted), and losing weight (though will NOT complain about that side effect).  I have lost 6 lbs. in the last 3 weeks.  It has helped my pain and I no longer wake up during the night with the muscle achiness in my outer thigh area."


"I've used this for sometime now and it always stops my headaches and back pain."


"Well well...let's just say if you have IBS like me and you go days of using the bathroom constantly then several days of not using it at all with constant bloating after meals for hour...then this is the stuff you need. I have been on this for 5 months  and my life has changed drastically! I no longer complain of bloat because this will clear you out. It is almost like anything I put in my mouth automatically triggers my gut to gotta go to the potty. Sometimes 5 or 6 times a day, sometimes once or twice. And it is not solid, but I'll take what I can get. Thank you creators of Linzess. But warning...If you don't have strong muscles this might not be the best drug for you. And if you can't run...u will need depends."


"Robaxin helped me for the first couple of weeks after I stopped using Soma. Now,..not at all."


"Very bad joint pain and neuropathy after two weeks"


"Was givien these by my doctor due to back spasms and pain. I have been on steroids and flex prior but didnt work. These work amazing. Not only did my back and right leg stop the spasms, I had no more pain. I have not taking anything but these and am amazed so far. And I only take one a day."


"Ok"


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


"Well I've had excessive sweating for years. I had gone to my doctor and was prescribed Drysol and within twenty minutes of applying it my skin broke into an extremely painful,  bumpy rash. I followed all the instructions, no shaving before putting it on, just a thin layer not to rub it in etc.  I'm sure the product works, I just have extremely sensitive skin so I'll just need to continue looking for a product or medical procedure that works."


"I was a heavy smoker for over 30 years, my partner and I used Champix and have not had a smoke for over 5 months. To be honest.... champix made it easy. Sure we still have the odd craving, but champix made it possible to get this far."


"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 got 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!"


"9 months ago I was prescribed this in combination with venlafaxine to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety and complex ptsd.

Initially I did not notice any side effects but about 3 months in I suddenly gained so much weight that none of my clothes fit. It seemed to almost happen overnight and whilst I was struggling with the fact that I had NOTHING to wear, I started to get hot flushes, pee my pants without realising and sweat like a sauna at random moments, esp in my groin area.

Lovely.

Add to that - memory loss, freaky (exhausting) dreams, fingernails that split if you look at them and trembling hands .....what do you get? A fat sweaty smelly trembly LUMP who is now too depressed and anxious to even go out the front door. I quit."


"I was on Phentermine. I lost 8 pounds because I also take Effexor, Topamax and Clonidine for other symptoms. My insurance company considered this a trial. I, after three months, was no longer covered for the drug because I couldn't lose ten pounds because of my other conditions. I now am going through horrific withdrawals. I cannot sleep nor eat properly. I have to constantly drink something to produce saliva. I shake constantly and have nightmares from this medication. If you are on this medication, DO NOT STOP TAKING IT!!! I learned the extremely hard way that this medication IS addictive! My doctor told me the psychiatric effects are my mental illness NOT the medication! So, I advise anyone, do not take this with psychiatric meds!"


"I had been having issues with the pill, forgetting to take it and decided to switch to an IUD. I had it put in March 25th 2017. Insertion was excruciating. It felt like someone was stabbing me from inside. It was very quick and I felt faint and weak the rest of the day. Motrin and ibuprofen worked to ease discomfort after. I went in the middle of my period (usually 5 days) and within a day of Insertion my period turned into 2 weeks of spotting. It's  now been about 2 months of adjusting. Sex is fine just need to be careful not to cause uterine spasms. I know I will get my period because there is about 1 day of irrational crankiness, followed by another day of cramps, which are sharper than ever before. Hoping this will level out soon...."


"Worked great for the neuralgia. Slight headache side effect that I hope goes away in time. I've been on the medicine for 2 weeks. More updates later."


"Had severe rheumatoid arthritis for 6 years - pain uncontrolled by DMARDs. Prescribed Enbrel and my health improved 85%. Sadly, after using Enbrel successfully for 5 1/2 years,  it stopped being as effective. Since tried Humira - didn't work. Now trying Roactemra infusions - some improvement, but lots of side effects. Really miss the quality of life that I had when Enbrel worked for me!"


"After two months I am still nauseous all day after taking the medicine. I've lost 30 lbs and when I tried to donate blood to hit the ten gallon lifetime, my iron levels were very low. Have never had a problem with my iron levels."


"I started taking sertraline 9 weeks ago, 50mg and increased to 100mg. The first days were pretty bad including reflux-like feeling, sleepiness and wanting to stay in bed, so initially it increased my SA. After a week I felt better, overall anxiety vanished including anxiety I didn't realize existed (when I woke up on Saturday morning still semidreaming I normally would feel anxiety in my stomach, this time I felt like I was in a warm cocoon/bubble).
However, it's been hard for me to focus on my work, I've been absent minded, it didn't help with SA as expected and made me apathic & unmotivated. I stopped going gym, reading books(it's my passion), made me antisocial & want to stay in bed all the time. I'm going to GP tomorrow to change to Paxil."


"I have been on this pill for a year and love it. No weight gain and I finally feel like myself after trying several pills. No anxiety, no crazy mood swings. The first two months I did not get a period which freaked me out. Took two pregnancy tests, both negative each month. I called my gyno and he said because this pill has 3 extra hormone pills each month it can stop menstrual bleeding.  After month 2 and 3, my period came back but it is light every month. (One day with a pantyliner, that's it!) I used to get awful cramps and have horrible acne with the other pills; I don't have this anymore with Loestrin. Only thing I noticed is one to two days before I'm due for my period I get weepy and cry over nothing. No big deal though."


"It works that is all I can tell you it is just that it works."


"I developed pretty aggressive bleeding due to Fibroids, got to the stage where I needed a blood transfusion.
The doctors mucked around for a week, suggesting ablation, hysterectomy, etc. Finally, against my better judgement, I agreed to a Mirena.
I expected things to take some time to settle, and they did, however three months on things were looking good.
Then out of nowhere the bleeding started to come back, not like before, but with lots of pain and constipation.
I'm six months in and its like my uterus is fighting to bleed again. Its like a war. It hurts. Apparently a woman with Fibroids should not use a Mireena.
If I take it out, its hysterectomy time. If I leave it in, its god knows what..."


"Ok, so I have been on the NuvaRing for quite some time. I tried pills, which I did not like because I could never take them consistently. I then tried the Depo shot, which I had an adverse reaction to. After this, I then tried the NuvaRing. My reaction to it was that I loved it. It's so easy to use, and I didn't have to worry about forgetting to take a pill. From my experience, I have never had any reactions to the ring....or so I thought. Reading through different threads I now have come to believe that the NuvaRing has diminished my sex drive. This is something I want back, so I will be talking to my doctor very soon."


"This drug has been wonderful! I had a feeling of being off-balance(not true vertigo, though) with my almost daily migraines. I started this medication about 9 months ago and have had only 5 migraines and they were very mild and easily managed. only negative is it does give you some fatigue. I also suffer from anxiety and this drug has helped tremendously on that front since I often ended up with tachycardia during a panic attack and this drug lowers your hear rate and stops that "fight or flight" response."


" I am 28, have struggled with acne for 10  years and this is the only product that has kept me consistently clear. While I have undergone 3 rounds of Accutane, the cystic acne on my chin always returned and eventually spread to my cheeks, leaving some mild scaring. Within two weeks of Aczone, I could see improvement and within two months, I could go out without makeup again. While my skin is still not blemish free (I still have a small blemish or two at any given time), this nothing compared to how bad my skin was before Aczone and has given me back my confidence. I also love that this medication is gentle (unlike the Epiduo, which stung unbearably) and doesn't have the scary side effects of others (like Accutane). Highly recommend!!"


"My son was diagnosed with ADHD at 5. My friends, society along with my own guilt made me feel like a horrible mom for considering meds. Kind of was horrible for my son he hated school and cried to not go. 1st was a constant struggle and when we started trying different medicines. They all turned him in the "zombie" you hear about. I stopped trying medicines and thought we would just have to deal with 3-4 hours of homework a night. In 2nd grade we heard about Daytrana. My son made a huge improvement in school. His teacher (who is wonderful) was amazed by his focus in class. My son went from being an intelligent child who could not focus to an exceptional student. The red marks caused by the patch are hard to see as a parent, but my sons self worth out ways them."


"DO NOT TAKE!!!!! Horrible medicine. The first day on contrave I had uncontrollable vomitting and the second I had severe anxiety attacks. I ended up being prescribed Xanax just to keep me calm until the contrave was out of my system."


"I was 6 weeks pregnant when I started having burning and itching of my privates. My obgyn prescribed terconazole, 3 day regimen. It worked like magic, by the second day of use I was feeling relieved. Less itch and burning sensation.  Now a year after, yeast infection returned,  I'm currently using it again n hopefully will be better."


"I've been on Spiriva for about 15 years or so. At first it helped my breathing a lot. Now, not so much. I've constantly battled the capsule not working. After contacting the mfg years ago, they eventually they reimbursed me for a box of the medication. They told me the amount of medication in the capsule would fit on a pin head. One day this week it took 3 capsules before finding one that worked. The plastic capsule sometimes seems to explode when you squeeze the lever to poke the hole in it. When it makes "that sound" of loud popping, after I try to use it and it doesn't work - I can open the handihaler holding the capsule, take the capsule out and hit it on my palm and tiny pieces of plastic fall out in my hand!"


"I'm 37, my husband is 63. We tried Viagra and it works. We decided to try Cialis this past weekend just to compare the two. Cialis is UNBELIEVABLE, None of the headaches or side effects that he would get from the Viagra and they really mean it when they say it lasts 36 hours. It is a little expensive, but well worth every penny to see your husbands confidence restored. Ladies take it from a VERY satisfied wife you wont be leaving the house for the entire weekend so get everything you need before he takes the pill. Life is good!"


"I had tried every medication in the books, but with no success and really bad side effects. I now take 20MG escitalopram first thing in the morning.  But around 5pm my anxiety kicks in and I feel panic attacks coming, but that is when I have it timed out to take 1MG clonazapam.  Then around 9pm when I am ready for bed, I take 150MG Seroquel.  This is absolutely the PERFECT combination to balance out my day.  I have had severe depression for about 12 years with nightmares and panic attacks. I felt like life was hopeless. I was unable to make any friends because I was overwhelmed with anxiety and couldn't establish relationships.  This combination has finally given me hope.  I am able to be social now. I am able to feel good.  Thank you!!!"


"Symptoms began on a Monday.  Tested positive for influenza A on Wednesday and started Tamiflu.  It's Friday and I feel worse than I did yesterday.  Fever returned today, slept poorly last night, headache worse, terrible taste in my mouth.  Hate to run back to doc already.  Maybe it was too late for the Tamiflu?"


"Wish I could rate this poisonous chemical a minus ZERO... got free samples for 6 weeks at 5mg I've missed so much work trying to adjust to flu like symptoms, leg cramps, diarrhea, more depressed, the pharmaceutical rep told my doctor he himself was on it imagine that just to push this medication onto lab rats such as myself. I'm now trying to connect with a with drawl specialist waiting for a call back as I've tried to cut the pill in 3 sections and within an hour I'm vomiting, I'm dehydrated, and reporting this medication to the FDA and any other agency that will take this seriously my primary only a DO and has no experience in anti depressants he just passed along samples talked into by his drug rep I HATE what this med has done to me"


"Was too sedative and I always woke up tired the next day and it made my heart feel heavy and it felt like it was beating slow."


"I cannot imagine ever going back to a time before taking this medicine. I take 40 mg once a day. My skin in nearly perfect! Before this, I had developed rosacea in my 40's. Mostly large cysts and sometimes  a horrible bumpy bright red patch on my cheeks."


"I have not had a negative experience with this pill. Now the reason this pill was prescribed to me was due to the low amount of estrogen it contained. I have horrible side effects when I take pills or birth control in general that has a lot of estrogen in it. If you are taking this for acne, it is not going to help you. It is not meant to help treat acne. My periods have been much lighter and last month I didn't have a period. On the website, it also states it is not uncommon to miss a period with this birth control. I am not complaining that I don't have one. I have not seen weight gain or mood swings either. It is working perfectly for me. Probably the best birth control I have been on honestly. No side effects."


"Hey! I've been been in 4   road accidents and has a neck fracture of the second cervical vertebra, and severe pain in his back and legs.  I have been taking oxycontin for about 1 and a half years."


"I'll finish my first week of use in two days. I appreciate the postings here, so I'll keep you updated with my progress. 45 yrs. old. I was just diagnozed wit Low-T. Dr. didn't share the number, but said it was on the floor. He prescribed two tubes a day. Haven't noticed any changes yet, but staying hopeful. The alcohol scent dissipates quickly, but then I am left with what I describe as a sanitizer/soapy scent that can't be masked with cologne. This may become a problem in the long term. I'm using gloves after two days to apply the gel in order to avoid the smelly hands. The stickiness is annoying rather than problematic. Thanks for all the prior info. I'll check back. "


"Took this for 4 weeks I'm 46 and regularly Do some form of excersise walking etc had no noticeable side effects and after doing some research combined milking of the Prostate , 1 or two times a day for about 1 week .. five months later and all good .have had no problems since I would recommend this medication"


"I brought it from my country, the insurance does not cover this cream here. I only pay U$27

compared with almost U$400. Finacea is really work to me. I used to wear metroge(didn't work)l, taking  a lot of antibiotic in the past. my dermatologic gave me some Finacea samples because it was expensive. I can not understand why all dermatologic problems are considered "cosmetology and insurance not cover them."


"I went on the shot in early July (2016) because I had very heavy periods that I wanted to control. After the first month, my regular cycle came but NEVER stopped. I bled every single day until my next shot. The doctor told me it should stop after the second shot once it regulated in my body. About a week after my shot, I started bleeding even heavier. I was having to change my tampon each hour and blood clots were coming out of me. After a month of bleeding like that it began to settle. I decided that I was not going to get my third shot ( January 2017). Anyways it is now June and I am still bleeding every single day. I'm now Anemic and have no energy. Not to mention all of the money I have spent on pads and tampons."


"This foam worked miracles on my daughter when she had a severe case at 2 years old. It was cleared within a week."


"I was taking it for about 10 days or so. All pains went away in three days completely. I was very happy. But then after a week I got bad rash on my chest, neck, back and then face. I called the doctor and he immediately cancelled it. I am very upset because I felt so well under this medication."


"I have mood swings and had 8 months non-stop spotting with  loss of sex drive all together."


"Normally the drug of choice for tonsillitis. I have had chronic tonsillitis for few years and each time only this antibiotic can help. The symptom relief comes relatively slowly (after 2-3 days) compared to just 1 day after taking macrolide antibiotics (Clarithomycin, Spiramycin, Azithromycin, etc). But in my case, treatment with amoxicillin prolongs the time to next out-break significantly."


"I tried Microgestin 1/20 for a month. I had originally had Mirena (which I loved and had no issues whatsoever, but had it removed because my husband kept complaining incessantly about being poked by the strings). I noticed after a week of taking it I felt incredibly sad. I couldn't enjoy much of anything. This was a drastic change to how I was feeling just a week ago. As the pack wore on, it only got worse. My entire family noticed a drastic difference in my mood. I'm definitely going to attribute it to this birth control because once I stopped taking it I was fine and back to my normal self. Not sure why doctors don't warn you about these side effects. Thanks, Big Pharma!"


"Hi! I had my birthcontrol in for the whole 3 years and I hated it. I never got my period, I gained 60  pounds, I had very bad headaches to the point where I couldn't watch tv  with the sound was on 3 and the tv light was really bothering, I ate non-stop it was like I was always hungry, I would cry for no reason, it made me feel confused for some reason, I was VERY aggressive I beat up my boyfriend, my mom, anybody who was messing with me and towards the end of my months I was very sensitive. I wanted it out once I noticed that my period wouhdn't come and that I was aggressive and cause I gained a lot of weight I'm like 200 pounds.  "


"I am very thankful for this medication, it probably has kept me out of a wheel chair. So far my pain has been reduced greatly."


"I've recently gotten off a 2.5 year paxil treatment for my social anxiety. My main issue was sweaty face/body and red face breakout. I was first perscribed 20mg but as nothing changed after 2 months I was put on 40mg. It certainly helped. I was quiet tired in the beginning but it got better. I felt the side effects as I gained over 10kg in the past 1.5, and also I didn't have much of a sex drive and almost impossible to orgasm (I'm Male). Regardless though it helped my life for the better. Unfortunately stopping recently was a bad idea, my anxiety has returned along with a certain feel of depression. I'll be returning to paxil starting tomorrow with 20mg, and see how it goes. Regardless of the side effects etc, it did help me in my life."


"I've been having bad stomach aches for the past 6 days, finally realized it was constipation. My boyfriend went to the 24hr CVS and got me some   MOM around 330am, took 4tbs at 410 had a bottle of water, felt the urge to go 30 minutes later"


"Terrible. I am a senior.  I was not prescribed tamiflu until 3 days of onset. No problem with diarrhea but...I felt like I had been poisoned.  Total of 4 doses and the balance of the pills will never be taken again.  Cough worsened, fever worsened, overall aches and pains increased with each dose. Unable to sleep, and now a pounding headache.  Maybe I should not have been prescribed Tamiflu so late into my symptoms. Horrible experience."


"It works really well."


"Please be careful on these meds. My husband used Neltrexone to get off pain meds after an accident. He had an extremely hard time getting off it because it sticks to the receptors in your brain. He was severely depressed and took over a year for all of the withdrawal symptoms to go away. It affected the quality of our lives."


"I've been on Nexplanon for 4 months now, and its the best birth control i've used. The pill made me gain weight and I often forgot to take it. I had an iud for almost a year, but it moved in my uterus and had to be removed. My doctor recommended nexplanon. The insertion was painless. I had some spotting for about a month after, which was a pain, but i'm so glad i pushed through it. I experience no side effects; no weight gain, no acne, no mood swings, etc. I don't get a full period, but i do spot a tiny bit randomly. I don't worry about pregnancy at all with this method. I highly recommend."


"Works very well don't usually wake up feeling drugged, I sleep fairly well on it. I do wake once or twice but also if I do wake up at night and try to go back to sleep I see hundreds of shapes dancing around in my vision. Very strange but all in all no complaints and bazaar dreams now and then nothing frightening tho. I'd recommend it"


"I'm 20 years old. I've been taking Sprintec for a year and a half and have no complaints. It was my first birth control med. Lighter and shorter periods, no pregnancies, bigger breasts and no beginning side effects for me. Insurance now covers for it!"


"I had psoriasis come up suddenly all over my feet - after a year I could barely walk - 2 days and my feet are almost clear. This will definitely be a staple in my medicine cabinet!"


"Great medicine or pain. "


"Wonderfull against my stuffed up nose, but on the second evening of use I got the hives."


"I was prescribed Adderall XR for lack of focus and attention. After being on the medicine (10 mg) for 4 days I felt very confused and had trouble talking. I was stumbling over my words and second guessing myself. My appetite was altered (as expected) but I made sure I ate frequently. I also noticed I was very impulsive and short tempered, more than usually. I just wasn't my normal self on this medicine. I'm glad it has worked for many people, but it did not agree with me."


"Although the thought of using a steroid is pretty iffy in my mind, prednisone is a strong anti-inflammatory drug that I have been prescribed several times after asthma attacks. It always seems to work although my asthma continues to be a problem, it certainly helps me breathe a whole lot better. I don't use my inhaler as much and I can sleep through the nights without waking up in a fit of coughing."


"Side effect was extreme shoulder muscle pain. It did bring my A1c down though.

But pain was almost unbearable. Will consult my doctor."


"This is my second time using phentermine in 2 years. The first time I lost 30 pounds in 5 months, but the side effects were terrible the first time around! I would sweat just sitting down, I was jittery, dizzy, and had headaches.
I gained back about 15 pounds since then, and decided I'm going for it again. I was expecting the same symptoms to come back (I have the same dosage as before) but  side effects this time!! I got the generic phentermine, and I like it WAY better! All it has done is decrease my appetite, and give me energy. No dizziness, or getting sweaty, or feeling like your on some crazy drug... just appetite control! I started at 254, and four days later I'm at 247!"


"This is the second pill I have been on for an average of 2 years now. When I first started Junel Fe 1/20 It took me forever to regulate out and honestly I don't think I ever will. It has been a year and a half without missing or being late on a pill and I get my period twice a month. Not to mention I get breakouts with it. But also I am not pregnant. I have not gained weight, nor have I lost any."


"This medicine has been an excellent tranquilizer. It seems to stop whatever negative thoughts I'm having, and flattens my mood.  It has a half-life of only 6-8 hours! I would recommend it for sleep, and episodes of severe mental illness, be it MDD, PTSD, etc..

Note: as a drug to be on all day, this should not be first line. It causes a lot of drowsiness and feelings of being drugged. Being on it a short time, through sleep or a bad episode, can dramatically improve your day."


"I have been taking Aldactone for adult hormonal acne for almost 2 years and I cannot even put into words the HUGE difference it has made. In my early 20's, I began getting horrible cystic acne all over my chin and entire jaw line area. I had used every product available including Proactive, expensive designer dept store lines, Retin-A, birth controls etc...NOTHING helped! I'd have 5-15 painful nodules at once, each lasting 2-3 weeks and most scaring. My self-esteem was ruined, I was ashamed. Finally, at age 28, I went to a dermatologist and started on Aldactone 100mg/day. I saw noticeable improvement within a week and was totally clear in one month! Increased to 150mg/day after 3 months and have had flawless skin since. Truly a LIFESAVER medicine."


"I am on day 2 of Antibiotics. I took the Z pack only one dose and had horrible reaction to it. (Swelling of face, fever, diarrhea YOU NAME IT) Stopped taking it and two days later started Augmentin.  I have been taking Culturelle (Lactobacillus GG) Two hours before or after taking the antibiotics. Seems to be helping. No diarrhea. No gas. No hives/Itchy skin.
But I don't know if its long enough to tell.
 ***Take those pro-biotics. *** Dairy products are putting me over the edge. Stick to non dairy while taking this."


"I experience a better erection to do the job. My wife said that was much better also. However I cannot afford the price that I saw for the tablet. I was given a sample by by Doctor."


"I have been on this drug for about 10 years, I have tried to slowly come off of it, thinking Im ok but it was a disaster, dont let your pride effect your life! I was going through divorce, stress at work, and overall angry thoughts and depression. What it did for me was make the bad moments less extended, I still get stressed and have normal bad days but the lingering of these moments lessened. I never post this type of stuff, but I hope I can help someone, this med may have saved my marriage and my childrens upbringing!!! i did have to incrwase dose after a couple years though"


"Like the Epipen drug, this drug is EXTREMELY over priced!!  I used to pay $70 for 8 tiny pills.  Now I have to pay $200.00.  They jacked up the price so high overnight it's ridiculous!  Drug companies taking advantage of people who need these drugs to stay alive.  It is WRONG!!!!"


"My Dr. prescribed Bontril one week ago and have lost 5 pounds. The only side effect was insomnia for 2 days. I usually walk 15-20 mins and when I eat I get full really fast, this is what I needed."


"I'm on day 8 of Chantix and I've had really no side effects. I am having dreams which I usually don't. I've been smoking in and of since 15  and now 42. I've quit many times in my own sometimes for 3 years and always go back.  I'm really determined this time and I feel like the Chantix is working  because I don't feel like smoking at all.  I  did smoke one today. Today is my quit day and I did smoke the first 7 days. Normally I'm half pack a day smoker. I  think it's worth trying. I feel like its going to work for me."


"Had this device put in two weeks ago. Putting it in was bad, but the cramps seemed to go away after a week. The beginning of my second week the cramping began to feel like someone was stabbing me in the uterus. Dr office said cramps were normal. And I have a low pain tolerance level to begin with. On my side crying in pain is how I spent most of the week trying to "give it a chance".  Will be calling doctor Monday to get it out.  Worse pain of my entire life!"


"I was taking Amlodipine I was for high blood pressure (about 160/85)..  I had to stop taking it because I could get diarrhea 10 minutes after being constipated.  My vision was blurry.

My PCP prescribed 0.1 MG twice a day   The medicine hardly made a change so my PCP increased it to two pills twice a day: no change at all.

The side effects were horrible: a desert-dry mouth, fatigue, sleepiness, assorted muscle pains, a limp in my right leg.  I stopped taking it and within 24 hours those symptoms disappeared."


"I was unable to stay focused or complete daily tasks. After starting Adderall there has been a vast improvement. My life seems to be in order."


"I asked my Dr. about Bentyl and she gave me a script for it. I've had chronic pain for almost 3 years, lots of testing, but no real diagnosis. Took 2 (10mg) 3x a day, didn't help, added 2 more at the end of the day and feel relief.  Anyone else out there have my weird symptom of colon, intestinal pain right after a bowel movement, and lasting all day? I got fired 2.5 years ago because I was always out sick. I am very happy this medicine seems to be working. Anyone else have anything that works on intestinal pain?"


"My dermatologist gave me a sample of Protopic for itching eyelids. He did not caution me that it was not for eye use as i later read on the outside of the tube. I applied it one evening to both eyelids. I spent the next 3 hours in misery from burning and itching eyes before I finally fell asleep about midnight. The only way I could get any relief was to wash my eyes with baby shampoo and water.It was terrible."


"I have been taking 50 mg of Trazodone for several years for insomnia.  I originally took Ambien, which I liked very much, but the insurance I had then stopped paying for it, so I changed.  I travel quite a bit and don't sleep in my own bed frequently, which is the reason I needed a sleep aid.  Trazodone has been just excellent.  I pop one pill at bedtime and get a good 7-8 hours sleep with no side effects at all.  I'm not depressed and didn't take it for depression, only for sleep.  It must be a generic or at least a very cheap drug, because it has never cost me much.  I have no side effects, although since I'm 72 years old, I do get up slowly, bend over slowly, etc. or I will get dizzy.  However, this is not Trazodone's fault, it's me!"


"After taking 750mg/day for about 8 months, it felt great not to have my tremor as much. But in the last 3 months I have been getting stiffer and stiffer as the days went on. I have one frozen shoulder confirmed, but my back, neck and other joints were aching too. My GP looked up primidone in his book and said joint stiffness is a side effect. So I have no choice but to reduce my dosage. A week after reducing my tremor is much worse, so I don't know what to do now as I have exhausted all other medication. "


"I suffer from chronic back pain due to lumbar spinal decay and facet joint arthrosis. I have been taking tramadol (50mg) for quite some time.  I know what the pain feels like when I don't take it (excruciating!) and taking it regularly - 3 to 4 times a day - along with others allows, me to function reasonably normally.  I get a dry mouth at times and this is expected.  I couldn't live without it."


"Been on this pill for 2 weeks.

I have been extremely happy and in a good mood. No break outs besides little bitty white heads that I get just when I eat oily foods.

So far so good."


"Been on it for three weeks. I'm loving it. It makes me drowsy, my appetite has changes a bit and I was a little moody but its great. I have even lost weight. My sex drive is way higher than it was before taking this pill."


"It's the best thing ever! My period's are light and I don't have the severe cramps that I had before. The only bad thing is the mild weight gain."


"As a mood stabilizer for Bipolar Disorder, Lamictal has worked wonders for me. I was worried about getting the dreaded "Lamictal rash" but never did. My doctor followed the guidelines for increasing the dose slowly and I never had any side effects. I have been on the maintenance dose for several months and I actually feel normal. If there is such a thing. I am currently taking Lamictal in conjunction with the antidepressant, Cymbalta. Finding the right medication(s) can be very frustrating, but please don't give up."


"I was very nervous about getting the copper IUD after reading reviews, but it was much better than I expected. Insertion was definitely painful, but not excruciating. It wasn't much worse than a bad menstrual cramp. One thing that REALLY helped: I listened to my favorite song on my phone during the procedure! Seriously, do this!! Focusing on the song and taking deep breaths made the experience so much easier. My doctor suggested this, and I can't thank her enough.

The cramps for the first two days afterwards were pretty bad, but 800mg of Ibuprofen worked well. It is now the third day, and the cramps are totally gone. I'm still spotting a little bit, nothing a panty liner can't handle. All in all, the discomfort was well worth it."


"I think this drug works.  Took the wafers after my boyfriend died and they helped me get through the day really well.  I don't feel like this is nearly as strong as Xanax or Ativan and I function perfectly normally when taking it.  I was prescribed 1 mg 3x/day and it was good, then was put on 0.5mg 3x and I don't notice it at all.  I take Effexor also which helps with anxiety.  Also, recovering heroin addict so this plus Suboxone helps a lot although doctor doesn't like to prescribe it because I have a history of serious addiction.  Be wary, this is one of those drugs like Xanax where you can take a lot and think you are okay but everyone else can see that you are "off". Don't mix with narcotics."


"I could tell this patch wasn't for me after a two months of being on it... I had every side effect you could think of.. mood swings, depression, nausea, vomiting, stomach aches, chest pain, shortness of breath, headaches, tingling in my feet and hands, aching in my arms and legs... it got to the point where I was so concerned I had to go to the emergency room to make sure I didn't have any blood clots and that I wasn't in danger of having a stroke or heart attack. Turns out I was okay but they took me off the patch immediately. I'm only 22 but I smoke so I guess that could be why I had such a bad reaction to it. I'm disappointed it didn't work for me because the convenience of not having to take a pill every day was nice. Oh well."


"Helps making dietary changes a breeze since you're never hungry.  Dropped 2 sizes in less than 6 weeks.  Dry mouth kept me from giving 10 stars."


"I had my Implanon inserted in my arm in August of 2010. I still haven't gotten my period and it's February 2011. I'm so happy that I gave up on Lo-estrin Fe birth control pill. I was having a hard time taking the pill on time. The switch has made my life so less stressful. I've saved money from buying regular birth control. Implanon cost me only $40 for 3 years. My other birth control cost me $25 a month PLUS girl products. This has been a huge savings. I have had acne problems, but I ended up getting some nice face wash. I was a little hesitant about getting it done since all the negative reviews. You just have to try it for yourself."


"I am currently taking ocella and ever since I've been taking ocella my cramps have been worse and my mistral cycles are heavy and long"


"Got prescribed this as I'm allergic to prednisone. On it for 3 weeks but only taking 1/2 of the 500 pill daily with food as it was making me quite nauseated and continues but not as bad. A little apprehensive about taking a new medicine (FDA approval 05/11). "


"This medicine works well to lower my blood pressure, maybe too well.  I feel light headed at times and have a lack of energy."


"I have had good but not great response with Dilantin. The medicine helps to reduce my seizures significantly but the side effects are not fun. I experience shaking hands, anxiety, and being very klutzy and forgetful. I have been on the medication for just over nine years and the seizures have slowed, but even on the treatment I'll still experience grand mals that are significant; but not as bad as they used to be. I was just wondering what the real long term effects are, and what to look out for."


"I got nexplanon inserted on May 15, 2015. It was very quick and painless and I had very little bruising. My first period starte on June 8th and ended 10 days after that. It was longer than expected but it very light so it was bareable. I haven't had my period since. My boyfriend and I use a condom anyway because you I'm not to trusting with it yet, you know  no  birth control is 100%. But, I've heard nothing but awesome reviews about the effectiveness. I was on the pill for 2 years and I had bad side effects like weight gain and brown spots on my chest. Now that I'm on nexplanon I have lost all the weight that I've gained and more, I don't have to take the pill,my period is very light and haven't had one since but we will see. I love it!"


"I began taking Baclofen 14 years ago.  I started with 10 mg three times a day.  After six months, my doctor increased it to 20 mg, and I eventually went to 40 mg twice times a day.  Through all of this, I got only marginal relief.  Last year, I had the intrathecal pump installed.  So far, I still have had only marginal relief.  My left hamstrings are very painful throughout the day.  Massage is helpful, but very temporary.  I'd love to find something that really relaxes my spasms."


"I was switched over to Minastrin 24 Fe from Loestrin 24 with no control over it. At first, I thought I was doing alright but no I am not. Because at the age of 42 my whole face is covered in blemishes and acne. I have not had this problem since I was 25. I have not changed anything that I am taking or any products that I am using or what I am eating. This is the only change in my routine. I am going to try to switch to something else."


"At the age of 60 I can now drive without looking for a toilet every half an hour. Some side a effects but what the hell got my life back wish I had known about Flomax years ago."


"Works better for migraines than the other beta blockers. No side effects. Haven't had a headache since i been on it."


"This medication is extremely helpful when it comes to performance anxiety. I am currently a 18 year old student and have been struggling with severe performance anxiety since I was in elementary school. Even having to stand up and talk in front of just 2 people would make me freak out and cause an extreme amount of stress and anxiety. I discovered propranolol around a year ago and it has changed my life. I never thought that I would find a solution to my debilitating anxiety, but I can honestly say that this medication works 100% for this issue. I take 30mg an hour before each speech/performance and the physical symptoms of the fight or flight response are completely gone. I recommend this to everyone suffering with this problem."


"Just horrible. Sweating, panic attacks, diarrhea, limb jerkiness, tooth grinding, worse insomnia, feelings of unreality and incidentally I have taken this for several months and the side effects are still there, just milder. No idea why this was even approved in the first place since it's just a "patent extender" for the almost identical drug effexor (venlafaxine)."


"Took first dose at 8:30 am and went to work. Definitely cleared me up so, as directed, took another dose at 12 hours (8:30 pm) and went to bed feeling tired. As medication took effect, I became restless and tossed and turned and found myself unable to sleep. 1:30 am and I'm learning of my mistake. Packaging should definitely be updated to disclose this fact. Works great to clear sinuses but I won't take again at night due to side effect of insomnia"


"2 weeks ago I had a severe psychotic break despite both Abilify and Geodon. To avoid hospitalization, my doctor and I usually add Zyprexa, but I wanted to avoid the rapid weight gain, though it is otherwise a miracle drug. This time we tried Latuda. Within about 5 days my thoughts were much clearer, my energy higher, mood brighter. Overall Latuda seemed the medication I had been looking for: Zyprexa without side effects: no weight gain and no extreme sedation (in fact the opposite): I sleep fine at night. I do at times take a little Ativan, at night but not always. And I wake in the morning eager to rise and meet whatever the day brings. In short, I haven't felt better and more hopeful than this is a very long while."


"I was so very excited when I found out that I could be helped after being diagnosed with MTHFR, I was on Deplin 15mg a day, I actually felt fantastic after about 2 months of treatment, after about 8 months I slowly started getting severe muscle pain and weakness also extreme joint pain as to where I could barely work or do the slightest of activities. Doctors ran a ton of blood tests but found nothing, I recently stopped taking Deplin and have found that the issues have disappeared! I loved Deplin and am very sad I can't take it any longer! It really also helps with depression and mood!"


"I was on celexa for about a month. I started feeling very paranoid and started showing psychotic symptoms that I've never had before. I ended up in the hospital for a week. I still have anxiety problems to this day. Be careful with this medication."


"I started taking Victoza a little over 3 weeks ago. Started with the 0.6 dose, which gave me headaches and I had a little back pain. This subsided. I went up to the 1.2 dose a week later, same side effects that went away. Now I am at the 1.8 dose, not seeing too many side effects besides a bad headache. I have been diabetic for 10 years. Was on metformin 1000MG twice a day, could not get my blood sugars below 200. I was fearful insulin was my only option. The results have been great, blood sugar readings in the 120's to 150's and still coming down. Have lost about 10 lbs and counting. The effect it has on appetite is amazing. I actually take time to "enjoy" a light meal, and feel satisfied like never before. I feel this is the answer I need!"


"Doctor prescribed 100mg perles.  I am still coughing like crazy, congested and can't breathe. I wanted promethazine DM cough syrup (NOT the codeine one - as I don't do well with codeine). Doctor prescribed these stupid things instead.

Kaiser does not cover the cough medicine that works."


"I was using this medicine on my face, and it caused my face to burn and sting and be really dry and peeling. When I would play basketball, I would sweat a lot and the sweat would make my face sting and burn even worse. My acne has not gotten better at ALL. I think it has even gotten worse. I do not recommend people with normally dry skin, and if you sweat on your face a lot, to use it."


"So, I chose the 1 Day Prefilled Applicator last night. I've used these products in the past with no problem. However, I chose to use the 1 Day product last night before I went to sleep and I woke up about 30 minutes ago at 8 O'clock. My lady parts feel like an atomic bomb has been inserted and blown up. Now is it not only itching its also burning and feels swollen and throbbing. I'm literally considering the Emergency Room.  After reading all these experiences I can see this has happened to others but I haven't found a review that says how long this intense feeling is supposed to last. Does anyone know how long? Oh and I've read that some of you are taking it out. What?!?! How are you taking out a cream? Please advise!!!"


"I have been taking over-the-counter sleep aids and was up to taking double or triple or even more to be able to get some sleep, most of the time to no help. This is the first prescription of sleep medicines so I don't know if my experience will help. The first time I took Rozerem 8mg I slept all night and on and off all day, but I take so much pain medicines it could have interacted with them. So the next night I halved the dose and did not have the same side effects like the first dose.   "


"I have just applied this once to my underarms works great ! Only problem is that I experienced burning and itching the first night I applied it haven't applied it since and now my underarms are peeling and burn and feel irritated in the morning when I put on a shirt and put my arms down maybe it was because I used to much at first I'm not sure and I haven't used it since I don't know what I should do has anyone had this experience ?"


"With Lyrica although some of the Fibromyalgia pain was reduced, I found myself with increased depression and water weight gain which only made the Fibromyalgia worse. Discontinued after 60 days and nearly 20lbs. Depression lightened, however the weight has been hard to lose having so much pain from the Fibro.  Baclofen has been one medicine that has "helped" with minimal side effects. Please come up with something without the side effects!"


"I was prescribed effexor for anxiety which interfered with sleeping - worry about getting to sleep meant that I wouldn't sleep which made me feel exhausted, depressed and useless. I've also tried Zoloft and Luvox which didn't do anything. CBT and mindfulness were also pretty useless - just made me slightly more obsessive about my weird problems with getting to sleep.

Effexor has been amazing. Apart from some insomnia and lightheadedness during the first week I don't have any side effects. I don't have the same obsessive and weird anxious thoughts over getting to sleep or other minor things which preoccupied me and made me feel dreadful. I sleep well and my head feels so clear."


"I take 50mg at night because of drowsiness.
The medication did help me with my migraines , I've only had a few since I started the medication.
My side effects include, tingling in hands and feet, Red eyes, But the worst is the brain fog, trying to remember the simplest things are tough.  I have also noticed that I get angry about stuff more than I used to."


"My experience has been phenomenal with this drug. Achey at times but overall brilliant."


"600mg helps me to stay alsleep"


"Aplenzin unfortunately did not work for me.  I have panic disorder which then sent me into a horrible state of depression.  My psychiatrist first prescribed me Wellbutrin SR which I was taking twice a day.  After about 3 months I started having moments where I was actually happy to be alive.  At my next appointment, my psychiatrist asked if I would be intereseted in trying Aplenzin because it only needs to be taken once a day.  I started off on 348 mg for three months.  This was not working so he switched me to 522 mg.  Two months later it is still not working.  I spoke to my pharmacist who told me that I have been patient enough and if it is going to work  it would have done so by now."


"This generic works very well for me. I switched to the generic because my insurance carrier recommended me to do so.  I feel much better and I didn't even know I was depressed. Only thing is I have no energy."


"This is the only sleep medicine I would give a "10" to the ones I have tried. This is because it worked so well and essentially had no significant side effects."


"After using Nexium for many years, I have abdominal pain and lots of wind and constant diarrhea. Loperamide did not control this. Now I am on a strict no carbohydrate, no dairy and no caffeine diet. It is working at this time, June 2009."


"When I'm at my worst or I literally have so many racing thoughts or I get to agitated I take a half or 1mg, smoke tobacco and I'm fine, it's amazing I have not found this drug addictive, I only need it when I'm thinking or on a anxiety attack.
Going to a psychiatrist and am hopefully going to be prescribed it, it has blessed me and made me think clear thoughts without over thinking. Best suited if your diagnosed with adhd, anxiety, panic attacks."


"I have been on birth control  for about 8 years for heavy bleeding. I also have depression, which is under control with other meds, and I also have Multiple Sclerosis.
I have been on this for a month. I have breakthrough bleeding, increased depression and significant increased incontinence.
As a 26 year old,  peeing your pants fully, is more than an embarrassment."


"My father died just in his fist month with this medication. Too much side effect and he was feeling well before the medication and as soon he started he died."


"Esgig plus is the only migraine medication that that relieves my migraine without any side effects. The majority of my headaches are tension. If I get a headache from lack of sleep, chocolate or wine, it will substantially relieve it enough to continue on with my day. I don't leave home without it!"


"I completed the 12 week treatment with Harvoni and my viral load is undetectable. Years ago I was on Interferon for 18 months and always thought of just stopping it due to the side effects being so devastating. So with my experience with the old drugs that were being used for Hep C , there's no comparison to the side effects of Harvoni. To me Harvoni is a type of wonder drug due to the lack of devastating side effects and for me unlike the others that were used in the old days, Harvoni works"


"I am 23 years old and I got the Implanon inserted in October of 2009 and didn't experience any bleeding the first few months. Now, I have been spotting for the past 3 weeks and am experiencing EXTREME mood swings. It is taking a toll on my fiance and I am considering having it removed. I also am having slight and sudden pain from the rod of the Implanon. No weight gain or acne though. I used to use the Nuvaring. "


"I recommend this to anyone experiencing panic disorders that interferes with your daily activities and your life."


"Took the one-dose pill 12 hours after unprotected sex. No immediate side effects. 5 days later I got a very heavy, crampy period 13 days before my scheduled period. Didn't enjoy having this period a week after my scheduled period first ended, but the pill was effective and I'd use it again if I had to."


"I am 48 years old and I have Left bundle branch block (LBBB)  and a low ejection fraction 30 to 35..

I used to be on Lisinopril and Carvedilol before taking Entresto and the Lisinopril didn't suit me well and gave me anxiety..

I have been on Entresto and Carvedilol for almost a year and I enjoy taking the medicines together..

I workout 3 times a week and I am losing weight and my ejection fraction is increasing..

I am not  having any side effects but a very light dizziness if I sit for a long time and get up fast..

I can feel that my heart works easier than before and my average blood pressure is 117/68

Entresto is about $485 a month; however; if you go online and register they provide a discount card and after my insurance I pay $60 a month

"


"took this for cough last night and made my stomach hurt almost instantly then woke up to horrible loose stools and stomach cramps it has been 24 hours and i am still in pain. It may have helped the cough slightly but this is way worse!"


"First off this medicine is waaaaay over priced. My doctor didn't have any samples but I went online and they offer a free ten day trial. I highly suggest you try it before you commit.  It did not make me fall asleep or remain asleep. I would place this right up there with a heavy dose of Tylenol pm's."


"I've been using Androgel about a Year now. I'm 42, have had zero drive since early 30's Started me on 8-pumps, now to 9-pumps.

I saw someone mention potential effects of Depression, it's not helped mine.  I also use Cytomel. (Adjunct Depression Treatment--however also HYPOthyroid. Me no Muscle Mass/Depression/Weight Loss

The most pronounced effects, *MUCH* firmer erections. (like 16 again). That alone is worth it (no need for Cialis). Definitely recommend that alone."


"I've been using the patch for over two years because I have no other choice. only upside is ive never gotten pregnant on it. Right away I noticed side effects of gaining weight and nausea. Over time the symptoms became worse. Everyday Monday after changing the patch I become very ill. I wake up hot and disorientated. Then my body forces me to violently vomit for 4-5 hours.  While this happens I experience chest pain.  Difficulty breathing.  Extreme exhaustion. so dizzy I can't walk. My heart feels like it almost skips beats then tries to catch up to itself.  It's like having food poisoning."


"I started Contrave daily 3 months ago. Initially, I had a bit of trouble falling asleep and felt mildly light headed and sometimes dizzy and lightheaded  when I was getting out of bed or getting up up from a chair. I did not think this new pill was working for me and then,as I hung in and with patience-I began to lose weight.
I am happy to report I have now lost 25 lbs. It has been so very long that I have been able to lose this kind of weight.
I a very pleased.
Just hope CONTRAVE is safer than the last FDA approved diet pill, that caused heart valve damage.

Lauren R"


"Have had 8 pound weight gain, agitation has increased, depression is coming back. "


"I wish I could put more than 10. This medicine saved me. I struggled for depression for 3 yrs. I didn't even know I had depression, everyone just told me it was probably my experiences that is making me feel down & it takes time to get over these experiences. However, I felt like I was alone and numb because I couldn't get over it.I felt I was too sensitive to live in this world & couldn't understand why there was always this heavy cloud over me. It kept getting worst and worst. I felt this was how my life would be forever. When I started taking this medication, it completely changed my life! I'm so grateful everyday & if I could turn back time I would have told myself to take it sooner. It was THE biggest change of my life for the better!"


"I've been on wellbutrin for about a week now, though I feel better I don't sleep much I wake up every night right around 4 am and it's usually due to very vivid dreams. I am going to give it a 30 day try and see, I need my sleep. I still cry over small stuff and I started on 300mg."


"It's hard to believe that there is a product out there that actually works but this is it. After struggling with melasma under my eyes from birth control and sun exposure I tried many different products and none even seemed to make any difference. Within a week and a half of use Triluma has reduced the darkness by probably 75%. Use sparingly and follow instructions, more isn't better with this product. A small amount does the trick."


"Life saver. I have Celiacs, colitis, and most likely irritable bowel syndrome.  Also had small bowel resection about two years ago now.  Diarrhea/cramping/nausea can get pretty bad at times.  Have been taking 1-2 twice a day and these issues completely go away for me in about an hour. My anxiety about going out and having an episode has decreased significantly because I know there is something that will help me. FINALLY.  This medication has also allowed me to get into running again.  AMAZING. AMAZING. AMAZING.  I feel many doctors are hesitant to prescribe this because of the benzodiazepine component, but the only side effect I seem to have is dry eyes and mouth.  Have tried every other antispasmodic, no luck.  So happy it's helping others."


"I've been on Lupron since March 2015. Just had my 2nd shot. I have to tell you it's taken 100% of my nagging back pain and cramps away. I even lost 12 pounds the first shot. It started to wear out towards the end so I took the shot 2 weeks early. I had surgery May 12th to remove a huge polyp and 2 fibroid tumors  - all benign. I'm having hot flashes and some headaches, some joint pain and that's about it. These symptoms are worth the trade from previous symptoms. I only hope my doctor gives me a hysterectomy soon. She feels Lupron will shrink the fibroids outside my uterus. I'm almost 50 so she says I should hold off on the hysterectomy. I want all this done with. Good luck to all of you."


"Tasted strangely like an old Sweet Tart candy.  I would not recommend putting it into anything other than water. "


"I've been on this bc for 4 months. Since then, I've experienced nausea every single day. I have no appetite and barely eat anything but I still haven't lost weight. I have no sex drive(and TMI but very dry)and I'm a raging bitch most days! I have head aches every single day 24/7 and I'm tired constantly. My dr told me this bc is good for those with acne but I have had horrible break outs that I can't stop!I forgot to take my pill today and just realized that I haven't experienced any of these symptoms at all! I am the type of person who will experience every possible side effect of a medication though so do consider that. I still wouldn't recommend it!!"


"I began taking Mononesse April 28th 2015. I was admitted to the hospital on June 10th with an arterial blood clot and hundreds of small clots in my right foot. It had cut off ALL blood flow to my foot. The doctors tried everything to get rid of the clots. They got the one in my artery to break up but couldn't get the ones in my foot as some were as small as a hair follicle. June 23rd I was in surgery having a below the knee amputation. I am 33 years old and been an athlete my whole life. So physically I have always been strong, so I expected no problems there. Whew, it is definitely a lot harder than what I expected. It has affected my entire life, as I have had to learn to do everything differently. No person should ever have to go thru it"


"Had a very bad experience with anxiety three years ago..couldn't eat or sleep properly..feeling nauseous..diarrhoea every morning. Tried lexapro for 3 nights but made diarrhoea worse. Started on 10mg of amitriptyline each night..symptoms improved for a week and then started to come back. Went on 25mg every night and have been taking it ever since. Would not like to stop taking it now as I feel so much happier in myself..side effects were a dry mouth for about a week but nothing after that.."


"I find that this medication works on insomnia when other drugs don't except for a true heavy duty narcotic sleeping pill. It also helps as a very mild tranquilizer for 24 hours so it is spread throughout the day to calm anxiety attacks or the fight or flight affect. It is good even if you have bouts of depression because without sleep your depression worsens. So I give this medicine a 10. I have been using it now for 3 years with no side effect. I am also on an antidepressant as well. But getting more than 3 hours of sleep a night is wonderful especially without flashbacks."


"I was on all kinds of pain medicines and naproxen and Flexeril and still had pain until I went to a new doctor and he gave me this medicine. I don't understand why other doctors don't prescribe this medicine. It has helped my pain so much. "


"I have to say that Zoloft saved my life.
I have been on it for over 10 years but about a year and half ago I switched to another pill just to try it. WHY I don't know, should have never left Zoloft.

I then started to take a muscle relaxer for a sore shoulder, BE VERY CAREFUL in taking other medications with any antidepressants.
The dread, the worthlessness the crying all came back. Back on Zoloft for about a week and I can function once again. THANK YOU ZOLOFT."


"Heart palpitations. Scarey shakey"


"I am on the second week and I still feel nausea and its worse an hour or so after I eat.  I have lost about 9 lbs but this mild pain in my gut and feeling in my head needs to go away soon.  My first major hour work out and I couldn't make it more than 1/2.  Today I was able to make it the hour but I felt like crap.  And I am hot more than normal and sweat worse than ever.  I did read that raising your temperature was one of the ways this was supposed to help burn more stored fat.  I don't know,  If these feelings don't stop soon, I won't be taking it any more."


"I was prescribed Zoloft for depression and I was on it for a month before I had to get off. After three weeks I started noticing a lack of feeling and it became difficult to orgasm and once the fourth week came around I was completely unable to orgasm. I want to give it zero stars because of how much that affected me personally but it did help a lot with my depression and I was starting to feel more like myself."


"I had mild acne, and I've been on Epiduo for a month and a half so far. They first few weeks were rough just like I was warned it would be. It brought out all my old acne spots and made my face so dry and sensitive that it would burn when I put it on at night and some nights kept me up crying. I never understood why something that is helping your skin would cause it so much pain.. But I stuck with it and could tell that my pores were getting smaller and smoother. A month later and my skin was a little better but not amazing. I'm happy to say my skin now is almost acne free completely! To anyone just starting and having doubts about it, stick with it and don't give up, you will see results soon!"


"I began talking Adderall about 3 months ago, I was scared to say the least. Many people I talked to advised against taken the ADD meds, instead suggesting naturopathic (?) meds. I wouldn't know where to start! I have suffered from depression since I can remember, started taking meds for that in my early 20s. Looking back at my life as a child into my teens and adult years, there was no doubt in my mind that I also had ADHD. Now 20 years later, I realized it was time to do something about it. Dr started me off at 5mg, then 10mg, up to 20mg now. It's amazing how this stuff works, I can ACTUALLY concentrate AND complete something!! The only complaint I have is that I am a little (more) spacey, could be because I'm a mother of 3 though!!! "


"Hi everyone,

I have suffered with mild depression, severe anxiety and social phobia for 2 years. I've tried eating healthy, excercising regularly, staying away from alcohol and taking herbal remedies. This has helped hugely and I have been a lot better. But I do still suffer from anxiety and I worry all the time like my head is going 100mph. I also can't cope with more then a couple of things and get stressed easily. My doctor prescribed me venlafaxine 75mg XL. Day 1 I had loss of appetite and dry mouth. That went after the 2nd day. The only side effect I'm really having is extreme fatigue I have been sleeping all week. I'm now on day 6. I've woke up better no side effects just no motivation what so ever & I feel emotionless will this go?"


"Best birth control ever. I used the patch since it came out. Now I'm having a hard time finding it in stock. I've called around and no one has it not even mail order. The generic is awful! Waste of time and money didn't stay on 24 hours. Even though it's very expensive it's worth it to me. I hate taking the pill everyday and it pains me to think that after all these years I'm going to have to find another form of birth control. Please bring back the patch!"


"I'm a middle aged professional that's dealt with depression and anxiety since my teen years.  I've tried many different types of medications that target anxiety and depression, albeit with mixed results.

My depression, stress, and anxiety levels had gotten worse within the last year (haven't been on any medications for over 10 years), so I went to see my doctor. I've been taking Effexor for about a month now and it's, by far, given me the most relief over any previous med.

Stress levels have gone way down as I no longer tend to ruminate on things out of my control. It's much easier to drop the negative thinking and move on to something else.  Anxiety and depression have also been greatly reduced.
No major side effects for me (at 37.5)"


"This drug works wonders!!! I suffered from cystic acne for 4 years and lots of blackheads on and around my nose. I have been on accutane for 3 months now and I can officially say I'm acne free! It took about 2 months to really start seeing results. Just stay with it ya'll! you will not regret it. As for side effects, they are tolerable."


"I am a fairly healthy 71 year old male.  All my life I have been going 10 to 14 days between bowel movements. Over the years my doctor has given me various prescription and non-prescription drugs to try and shorten the time between movements.  None worked.  Three years ago, on my own, I discovered FLEET ENEMA.  This is a great product.  I now have movements every two or three days.  Feel great.  Sometimes I have to use 2 or 3 bottles to clear everything out.  I highly recommend this product."


"I have occasional migraines and I can only get relief from Exedrin Migraine.  I have also experienced the jittery or anxious symptoms people describe when taking it but only when I made the mistake of taking it on an empty stomach.  As long as I take it with food it works wonders!!!"


"I had been on pain killers for 17 yrs. The last 5 of which were Percocets, morphine, Roxinol, OxyContin, oxycodone, fentanyl patches you name it they had me on it. After a three year battle from a botched gastric bypass surgery I was medically addicted to opiates terribly. I got to where I was prescribed 180 Percocet 10mg a month for all my pain and was still buying 100 a month on the street. I got so sick and tired of being sick and tired, I reached out for help. After several attempts trying to find a pain clinic to put me on it for my debilitating pain, I finally went into a treatment facility. Not only did Suboxone get rid of craving for pills, IT TOOK CARE OF MY PAIN better than any other pain medicine I'd ever had. I have my life back."


"Started low dose of 0.25mg and it has changed my life! Only take lowest dose needed and work with a therapist because medicine doesn't do all the work..YOU have to as well."


"I used this medication for over 25 years. It was very helpful for quite awhile and although I never abused it, I began experiencing rebound headaches, at which point I had to discontinue this medicine and am in the process of finding something else that works-guided by my neurologist."


"I have a very bad case of endometriosis, which causes very severe pain during my period. After trying a few different birth control pills which my doctor said may lessen the pain, to no avail, I eventually had surgery. Still, the pain persisted. After that I finally got my hands on this little green miracle, and somehow (in a way I personally do not understand) the pill has stopped my periods completely. I simply do not have them, ever, not even spotting, and I am only 20 years old. With no periods, no pain. If I stop taking them the periods and pain resume. I love this pill, its a blessing for sure."


"I have severe anxiety and this drug made me depressed to the point of hurting myself and thinking about suicide. I’m not a depressed person, I’m usually a happy go lucky person. Everybody reacts different but that was the worst 3 weeks ever."


"I have had many detoxes, sadly enough. Librium definitely takes the edge off of alcohol withdraw. I have 62 days today and something that helps keep me going is remembering what I went through my last time I needed a librium taper. I hope maybe thinking about how sick I was helps preventing me from drinking. Maybe this will help someone."


"I was having a hard time losing weigh so my doctor prescribed these medications for me. Along with diet and exercise I was able to lose 21lbs. I started January  2017."


"I have been using Tri Cyclen Lo for almost 2 years, and I have decided to switch to Nordette. I like Tri Cyclen Lo for not getting me pregnant but it gave me a few side effects that I didn't want to live with again. I had a huge decrease in sex drive, I gained 25 lbs in weight, I cried a lot for any situation, I had mood swings and my period lasted 5 -6 days and heavy with PAIN! I think the only good thing is that it cleared acne very well, my period came exactly on time and no pregnancies. I hope Nordette works better for me!"


"I have been on Pristiq for 2 weeks now and was prescribed this medicine for severe depression and anxiety. To be honest, I am not sure if I feel any positive benefits or not. I do know, Pristiq has done nothing for the anxiety which has pretty much ruled my life for months now. I am hoping eventually this medicine will help me deal with the anxiety. I do have a small dose of Xanax to be taken as needed but, I would really like to avoid taking it. As for side effects, I had the nausea initially, not so much now. I do notice I have to be near a bathroom at all times due to frequent urination. Weight loss has not been significant but, I lost a lot prior to taking this medicie and haven't gained so, that is a plus."


"I feel nervous and can't sleep after taking this"


"I started taking Citalopram 12 years ago as a teenage for anxiety and depression.  I have consistently taken it as an adult for the past seven years for anxiety.  I have found that my optimal dose is 20mg and also have a sprinkle of Clanazopam a day works best to treat my anxiety.  Things as simple as be anxious to answer a phone are rarely an issue for me.  I take it at night as it makes me tired and a little nauseous if I take it in the morning.  My quality of life is better when I am using my medication regularly.  I hope you find your right fit."