"While on Xarelto I experienced a stroke.  Partial loss of vision.  I have atrial fibrillation. Initially, a few years ago I was put on Coumadin.  That was a hassle. Then I was very glad when Pradaxa came out and it was prescribed.  But it caused such stomach pain.  I was then put on Xarelto. I took it faithfully as prescribed.  I had no discomfort or side effects, but then in December of 2016 I had the stroke.  Now I am on Eliquis."


"I was prescribed this medication in the hospital after suffering severe anxiety attacks. I was only given a couple to get me through until I see my doctor but I found out the doctors are unwilling to give you this medication. I have anxiety attacks everyday but this medication makes me stay calm so I don't suffer from these awful anxiety attacks. I feel relief and that I can go on."


"Systane (Long lasting) makes my eyes blurry and they stay blurry for quite a long time.  However, Systane Ultra is just terrific.  I have been using it for, for glaucoma with dry eyes, a couple of years now and find that it relaxes my eyes, as well as moisturizes them.  The Systane (Long lasting) was purchased in error. Went back and got the Systane Ultra again and all is great.  I highly recommend it for dry eye problems."


"I'm almost 24 and have had Mirena for over 1 year now. I am SO glad I was not scared away by all the negative reviews. Sure, insertion hurt just a tiny bit, but it was about 5 seconds of a strong pinching feeling (due to an unusually sharp curve in my uterus) then a few hours of cramp pain, exactly the same as period cramps. If you can handle a monthly period you can EASILY handle Mirena's insertion!

Since I've been using Mirena, my formerly wildly irregular periods have eventually diminished to a day or 2 of extremely light spotting (1 pantyliner is more than enough) every 2 - 3 months. I have not experienced weight gain, acne, or diminished libido, & my sex life is as good as ever! "


"Was prescribed Clonidine last year after having umpteen hot flushes all day and through the night, my periods had stopped and they really helped, I felt great, slept well and back to "my old self" my periods started again 3 months ago and in the last 2 weeks the hot flushes are back with a vengence, I am on maximum dosage, really gutted as summer is upon us making them a million times worse, any advise or similar experiences would be very greatful for knowledge."


"I've been taking generic Opana (Oxymorphone) for three months to treat chronic pain from a forklift accident 30 years ago. I've had 41 surgeries on my Left leg, 3 on my shoulder, an appendectomy and 1 on my Right knee to remove torn meniscus. I FINALLY have a great pain management doctor who doesn't treat me like an addict. I'm very honest with her about how much pain meds I take and usually bring her the bottle so she can see for herself exactly how much I'm taking.

Two weeks ago she increased my dosage from 5mg  x 2 daily to 5mg/3 x daily. I have not experienced the pain relief I was hoping for. But I have had one very unwelcome surprise... my gastric motility has been GREATLY affected (constipation!)

If you already have this problem, look out."


"I always suffer from migraine headaches where the light hurt my eyes and noise hurt my ears not even start to throw up idk what was going on when it got that bad last year I went to 3 different doctors and then didn't know either until I went to the ER and was giving this magical pill it's the only thing that will stop me for going crazy from suffering from pain and the best part is only pay $1.00 with my insurance but I think it's like between  $50- $70 dollars if paying with cash money"


"It is by far the best drug I have been given to take care of my issues. The side effects did not last too long, maybe two weeks then everything just kept getting better. The only reason I did not give it a 10 rating is this is only the second medicine I have been on for my condition. Overall the best I have felt in the past 8 years. My doctor started me on 40mg. I take Xanax approximately 75% less than as often as I used too, so that makes me happy."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"I love Prenexa. I just started trying to get pregnant and have had the vitamin for four days. The only side effect I have seen is I have really vivid dreams. Other than that... there is no sickness, nausea, constipation etc. It is so far the best I have found."


"I had a boyfriend for a few months and our relationship started to get serious so I decided that I needed to start some sort of birth control. I am awful with remembering to take my medicine everyday. This shot was an easy fix for that. You get a shot then don't have to think about taking anything again for three months and you just go get another shot. This birth control is very effective and easy to keep up with, but one of the side effects was weight gain. I figured that I'd be fine since my doctor told me it just increases your appetite so as long as you watch what you eat you would be fine. This shot made me hungry all of the time. I gained 30 pounds from September to February. I got off of the shot and the weight is not easy to lose."


"I was prescribed with Propranolol 80mg for anxiety while driving... I was so scared to drive! My mouth would go dry (my mouth would stop producing saliva - seriously!), I would sweat under my arms profusely, my legs would feel like jelly after stepping out of the car, my feet would twitch as I was SO nervous! I take one 80mg tablet before driving (I sometimes take two if I'm feeling very anxious). I resumed driving today and it was a much better experience! I didn't sweat at all, I don't feel scared, my legs don't feel like jelly, my mouth still goes dry but it's not a huge problem like it was - as I could not produce saliva at all as I was so nervous! Lastly, I do not twitch at all! I do not have any side effects, such as nightmares."


"When I took Latuda, I had terrible back spasms that lasted for hours. I couldn't stop moving and when I sat down I had to rock back and forth for any comfort. I know that maybe it was because I took 120 mg a day but, when I started taking lower doses with cogentin it was just getting worse. I now have been off of it for almost a year and I have never felt better except with the occasional back pain. I know this may not help you but, know that there are always going to be people out there to support you. They gave me this drug at that dose when I was fourteen and I know why. I hope this helps in any way"


"Stomach pain, nausea, feel like could get sick, after 3 complete doses, shortness of breath, chest pain."


"I just used Monistat 1 about an hour ago and the only light burning sensation I feel is from the cream that came in the box. The actual "egg" inside doesn't burn at all. I guess everyone has a different reaction."


"Had a chronic cough for 4 months.  Docs kept using antibiotics and steroids. Slowed it down but when med was complete, it would start up even worse.  Doc gave me Tylenol #3 2 X a day and after 2 weeks it was gone.  So glad. Thank you."


"I had a herniated disc, and at 23 years old all my doctors were hesitant to prescribe it to me. Finally one did and it was amazing how fast and well it took the pain away. I just had a lumbar fusion(L5-L4) and Percocet helped with my recovery pain. Definitely a good medicine, but take as ordered and stop when the pain is gone."


"I absolutely hate this pill. I started taking this as a treatment for my endometriosis (aka cripling cramps and painful sex.) The first month was horrendous as my period was twice as heavy and twice as long. And my cramps were totally intensified! So much that it made me cry. I was also off the wall emotional and crazy. My gyno obviously said to give it 3 months to let it set in. So I decided to keep going. It's the end of my 3rd month and I've literally had 3 periods this month, with my current one bringing on just as bad cramps as I experienced without the pill! This has done nothing to lessen my cramps and has made me (and my menstrual cycle) a total mess. Also complete loss of libido!"


"I’d been taking Gianvi for years without any issues then my pharmacy randomly switched me to Nikki. I’ve been using it for the last 2 months and since I’ve started using it, I’ve had frequent migraines, mood swings, acne, and weight gain. None of these occurred while taking Gianvi."


"I started Contrave on December 8.  I loss 4 pounds by January 8.  I didn't change my diet very much but could not eat the portion sizes I had become accustomed to. I don't have sugar cravings anymore.  It gave me headaches at first, but they went away.  Constipation is still an issue.  I'm not convinced yet that the medication was the cause of the 4 lb weight loss.  I did notice I had to take the second dosage in early afternoon, otherwise I would be awake at night.  I'm going to try another 30 days and see what happens.

I think the daily weighing helps a lot.  That way I did watch what I ate so that I would keep losing"


"I am on a very small dose for epilepsy 250mg twice a day.  It has made me quite tired, but apart from that there's been no problems. I only have a couple of seizures a year so hopefully this low dose will keep me seizure free."


"The first week Paxil was great I felt better no more anxiety and I felt happy and not stressed. But now going on the 3rd week I feel so sleepy I have no interest in doing anything and I'm jittery at the same time. I've never been not interested in doing house cleaning or going outside but now I don't want to do anything but sleep."


"I have been on this drug for 2 months now. I have had no side affects at all. I am calmer my anxiety has greatly reduced. Hopefully as I'm on the drug longer I will feel like my old self again. The only issue I have is with the cost!!! I have a high deductible plan and my out of pocket cost are around $260.00"


"Doesn't work"


"I was prescribed this medication after a burn injury. My scars caused  intensive itching! I was ordered to take two tablets by mouth four times a day as needed for itching. Initially after my accident the medicine helped. I didn't really notice the side effects because I was on pain medication as well. Now here we are six months after my  accident. last night I had a really bad itching episode. I could not sleep. I decided to take the two Atarax. I slept through the entire night and the next day.  I woke up to a text message after text message from coworkers and my boss wondering why I didn't show to work!"


"I am bipolar 2 and take 300mg per day.

Has changed my life so much. Helped me kick my alcohol addiction and impulsiveness. The last two years have been great.

No drug is perfect however, and the withdrawals can be bad. Make sure you take it every day. So I gave it an 8 because I feel great if I keep up with it.

I take it right after I wake up because it helps wake me up and gives me energy. Also makes me very patient with myself, other people and just life in general throughout the day.

At my current dosage I wouldn't hesitate to call it a smart drug for me because it lessons my impulsive tendencies and quickness to anger.

If this doesn't work for you, don't fret, I study medicine, and there is usually always something available to help."


"I was on Topamax for almost 3 years, was prescribed it for severe migraines. The weight loss was a side effect, a nice one though! I didn't need to lose much to begin with, maybe 20lbs or so, and I started to notice that I went from the 140's to the 120's. I am now off this medicine as I have been migraine free for almost two years and the only bad thing I can say is that the weight comes right back on if you're not watching very carefully. Also - HUGE side effect was the medicine caused my body to not sweat, which caused severe overheating. It's a less common side effect, but a very super important one to be aware of."


"After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, my doctor put me on this medication.  I started at 25mg and eventually went up to 200mg.  This medication is horrible.  I was losing myself in the way it changed who I was.  I became very irritable and unhappy.  The littlest things set me off.  I was not myself while taking this medication.  I lost friends and my creativity.  I wish I never had started this medication."


"I got on this due to migraines I would have when I got my period. This medication has been a savior. When I first got on it I had some problems, I have break through bleeding in the second month that become a full on period so I was on my period for two months, but I figured it was my body getting adjusted. I'm on my third three month pack now. No break through bleeding. My boobs hurt three weeks before I get my period, but other than that these medication is amazing. I have my sex drive back, no headaches, clear skin, and no weight gain!"


"Have been receiving the injections now for three months with great results.   My hair was bald in the centers of my head.  At this time my hair has grow about  1 inch at the point."


"I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis since I was 17 had a colonscopy done and that's when I was prescribed Asacol. It was terrible my diarrhea was just horrible, it also came with a a lot of blood. I started taking Asacol about 9 pills daily after about a couple of months the diarrhea was completely gone. That's when I thought it was okay to stop taking them so about 4 years later the flares started happening again. So I don't recommended delaying the pills. "


"I was having a very hard time finding a pill that controlled my periods- I would be on a pill and get my period in the middle of my cycle or when I wasn't supposed to- or it would start too early or too late after the sugar pills. My doc suggested higher hormones, and I have been on Reclipsen for almost 2 years. It regulated and shortened periods- no breasts or weight gain, mild acne improvement. But it took me a long time to realize how nasty some of the emotional side effects have been! It brought out the worst in me (hyper sensitive, on edge, almost "bipolar" at times) and for the past 6 months I've also had extreme depression. So I am switching to Yaz which is supposed to help a lot with the emotional stuff due to lower estradiol."


"I have Shift Work Disorder and SLE Lupus; this caused a Lupus flare up.  "It woke up the monster!"  Please have your doctors communicate amongst each other.  Nuvigil is a stimulant."


"After reaching a plateau on Prozac, my doctor switched me to Paxil.  My dosage was increased several times, but I felt great while I was on it.  After about 18 months, I decided to quit taking it.  The effects of trying to quit this drug on your own are horrible:  extreme nausea and dizziness, headaches, inability to eat, all of which rapidly increased.  After 2 weeks, I had to resume taking it.  After speaking with at least three different doctors and many pharmacists, they advised me it would take at least a month to wean off the Paxil and onto a new anti-depressant.  It was a rough transition, but I am so glad to no longer be taking this medication.  I wish I had never started in the first place and hated feeling addicted to it."


"Just started taking this over almost a week. 1st thing I noticed was weak orgasm, little to no semen. Penis is largely flaccid. Flow has improved hope the dribble improves within the next week. Semen and orgasm my be an issue for me though."


"part II: Rock bottom and tried to go cold turkey but couldn't do it. I looked into other rehab and the only thing I could afford/qualify for was methadone treatment which actually didn't work for me. I had read about Suboxone but couldn't afford it until November 2010 when I got insurance! Suboxone is great, it doesn't completely take the withdrawals but it is 1000 times better than cold turkey or methadone. I have my life back. I just wish it wasn't so hard/expensive to get on. This needs to be made more available. It is great to be back. (You have to be ready to stop and do need counseling to help with addiction because 99% of the time there are other issues behind the addiction."


"After years of dealing with a red bumpy itchy burning face, this was the only medicine that cleared my face totally. Apart from some drier skin I had no other side effects. I gradually was able to wean off them and don't really think I was on it for long at all."


"My first birth control experience was a disaster; I was taking Tri-Sprintec. Tri-Sprintec made me gain 20 pounds, acne, increased my periods, and did the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. After one year of searching the internet for an alternative option I came across the Depo-Provera shot. I have been on it now for 9 months (so this is my third shot), and I have come across no weight gain/no periods, and I think I am one of the few women who has been so lucky. The only thing is, for the first month of EACH shot you have bloating, some pain, a little headaches, etc. It goes away for me after that. Nothing I can't handle compared to the periods I was getting before. Everyone is different though but I highly recommend this!"


"The first 2 days I felt very tired and sleepy and a little nauseated but the remaining course of the medication I was normal. I did take the medication twice a day (each time with a meal), drank plenty of water, and avoided all alcohol. It does leave a sour taste for a while but usually gum aids in removing the bitterness. The drug does work effectively though.. My symptoms of BV were gone within day 2! Good luck!!!"


"Before Lexapro, my anxiety would take over my life. I would worry too much about little things and had trouble remaining calm in social situations. I had trouble sleeping and would feel sick to my stomach from all the anxiety I would get. Lexapro helped all of these symptoms for me! I am only 21 years old but I feel like it changed my whole outlook on life, and I can handle it much easier now. Little things don't get to me, and I tend to live for the moment instead of worrying about tomorrow. I feel like myself again and that I am in control, and my thoughts no longer control me. I recommend this for anxiety, or anxiety that can lead to depression. It took about a month to completely work for me, so be paitent!"


"Only antidepressant that doesn't cause weight gain. Been on it for 7 years. Still have some lows, but nothing compared to without it. Did not cause me to lose weight, and did not prevent migraines for me. Side effects are more energy. I have been off this medicine and had no withdrawal like other antidepressants. Best one out there for someone who has depression with too much sleeping. I love it. And there is no risk in trying it, because there are no withdrawals. You can stop this medicine whenever you like and feel fine."


"I've been taking this for a week and a half. So far, two different times I felt alarming numbness in one arm and dizziness - thought I was having a stroke. But it passed. Also, my breasts feel very tender, sore and heavy. They have not grown that I've noticed, though. I have also broken out (acne) more than usual. So I have experienced side effects. I'm going to try this pill out for a whole pack before I switch. I haven't experienced moodiness, which I was concerned about, because I am prone to melancholy. I would recommend that you try this pill and don't back out because of the negative reviews. Give it a chance. That's what I'm doing."


"I started taking this medicine in 2006. It works to take the pressure off my heart but it has caused me arthritis in my knees, hands and feet.  Now I am in pain most of the time.  My hands have developed arthritis in both thumbs, my feet have it in my toes.  I tried another Astra Zeneca product called Atacand and it works better but is so expensive I can't afford to buy it."


"For over 12 years I suffered from dermatitis on my backside (which was severe enough to be mistaken as a "surgical Scar" by one doctor and his staff). One day my "Pain Management" doctor observed it and prescribed "Triamcinolone Cream". One single application and the rest is HISTORY. No more itch, burn or sting. Thank You Doctor and Thank You TRIAMCINOLONE."


"I started using Saxenda about 3 1/2 weeks ago. I lost 12 pounds. I try not to eat after 8pm if I am not doing anything and I eat balanced meals, albeit with a little more protein than I should. My carb intake is very low due to diabetes. I am also trying to drink more water.  I work out at least twice a week and overall I feel lighter. I don't think I'll increase my dosage past 2.0 since it is expensive. My goal is to lose another 10 pounds by the end of the month and hopefully I finally be out of 300s by the end of the summer. Will update then."


"Overall, Topamax has been a very positive attribute to my daily "cocktail" of necessary medicines.  It has assisted in stabilizing my mood, and thus helped me to resume a semi normal routine.  As for side effects, I experience loss of memory that I am told is due to the Topamax, and is fairly common.  Although, irritating at times, it is much more tolerable than my past existence."


"I was excited about the prospect of having a birth control that I didn't have to worry about for 3 years. However, that excited has turned into bitterness. 2 months in and I already want out. I can't wait the 3 months like the other women on here.  I bleed all the time. My moodiness and sadness makes me so tired and irritable it's affecting my relationship with my boyfriend. He sees an emotional increase and misses my fierce independence he fell for. Low sex drive and that leads to more moodiness. The weight gain along with the emotions makes me feel even worse and then leads to more sadness. I made an appointment to have this remove."


"Thus  relieved the spasms about 75% compared to Ativan but it made me nauseated and I would gag trying to swallow them whether I crushed them or not,  and also I have to take 1000 to 1500 at one time to feel that 75% relief compared to just one MG of Ativan at bedtime .   Possibly because the Ativan worked so well and I always tested negative on random drug screens (use vs abuse)  I do not  like this medication because my muscle spasms  are so severe and I believe they are caused by my spine being so imperfect that only a true potent muscle relaxer works with me. Just an idea of the intensity of the spasms , they are so powerful my lungs can't expand enough to catch my breath . Yes they relieve it but not enough to feel refreshed upon waken"


"I have been on Yaz for over a year now and I love it. I have not gained any weight. I don't feel moody or 'off'. I actually feel great! I feel like my moods and PMDD are more under control then ever. I used to get very emotional while having my period and now I feel normal. I don't have cramps or feel tired while on my period and it is very light and last only 2 or 3 days!"


"I have had nexplanon for about 4 months now. When I first got it I had just barely stopped bleeding from having the baby. When I got it I heavily bled for about 2 weeks. I'll go 3 weeks without bleeding then heavily bleed for about 12 days. Mood swings are terrible. Depression. And anxiety are the worst they have ever been. Headaches and stomach cramps. Tiredness and weight gain. Do not recommend this at all. Horrible experience."


"I have been taking this antibiotic for 6 days tomorrow being my last day...7. Twice a day. I had a horrible headache all day one day. I have felt anxiety and long winded or like out of breath for no reason just from easy everyday stuff that at 26 yrs old never bothers me. Also, a taste in my mouth it comes and goes as well as the nausea. Id say the nausea is the worst by far...its even if i take it after i eat or took it the night before and get up an eat..just nausious on and off.  And after all that i feel very sleepy like i just want to sit down and rest.Very mixed side effects, but im glad im not the only one.And im happy its working. I will say i been feeling the need to drink alot of water, my mouth feels dry to, water is helping!"


"Did not help."


"Had migraines for 7 years. Take Fioricet for pain, which works well, but I wanted to try prevention. My doctor had already tried Gabapentin and Sumatriptan, both of which did nothing for migraines and had side effects. Then Propranolol. The side effects were: Feeling sluggish and tired all the time. I have a regular diet and exercise routine that I follow, and it did not affect my eating habits, but it did make me not want to exercise because of how sluggish I felt. I forced myself to anyway, which is why I didn't gain weight on the drug, but gaining weight would have been easy. At night, my heartbeat felt like it was chugging on a milkshake, which made me anxious. It did nothing for my migraines, so I stopped after a couple months."


"At first I thought I loved this pill, the problem with it crept in so subtly I didn't notice it (very similar to a previous complaint on saw on here). I've never had issues with anxiety or depression before taking this. About 7 months into taking the pill my anxiety sky rocketed and I became increasingly depressed. Insomnia also became a consistent problem and I seriously thought I was losing my mind. My relationship with my husband also suffered from these serious side effects as I became extremely moody and would cry for no reason and not understand why.  My advice would be to seriously monitor how you feel while on this pill and note any changes in mood - becomes it definitely creeps in slowly."


"Almost 2 months on just 20 mg pain mgmt narcotics for chronic pain, many procedures little help, also CPTSD, GAD, pos. bipolar, depression. MY BACK PAIN AND SCIATIC GONE after 5 days on a low dose. Reserving judgement on the rest. Increase dose to 60 mg. I expect to get a hint in the next week. May have overactive mind/severe difficulty sleeping tho. Higher dose may help. But the pain relief - wouldn't have believed it if someone told me. So have to weigh pain vs insomnia or other side effect I might get. Good luck with this medicine! Insanely expensive and I know from girlfriends experience withdrawal can be bad."


"Would not recommend this to my worst enemy! I have been bleeding since the 1st injection in June, gained 18lbs and completely lost my confidence. I have gone from an outgoing girl to a hermit. Decided to not go for a 3rd injection to try and get back to some normality."


"I have been on the patches for about 5 years. I absolutely love them. I lose weight, no acne problems (I tried Mirena and had bad acne issues), and I'm not as moody. I recommend the patches to everyone."


"I have was on the shot for 5 years. I got off In July of 2015. I have started bleeding uncontrollably for 3 days now. My camps are excruciating. Stopping the shot sucks. But being on the shot for 5 years were a great. I had no periods and it was easy."


"I have been on the depo shot for almost 10 months now and it hasn't been too bad. The only problems I've had is severe mood swings, nausea, and headaches daily. I'm a sick person anyways so I'm not sure if I've gotten other side effects but I do know those are from the depo. My periods are now pretty much gone. My second shot I had a period for about 2 months but it wasn't heavy. I plan on getting off of it though after this shot wears off because I have been reading a lot of bad things about the shot. Severe mood swings, depression, anxiety, hair loss, osteoporosis, infertility, etc. I eventually want to get pregnant but you can lose all options if you continue the shot for an extended period of time and I don't want that to happen."


"I was prescribed Pristiq about 6 months ago and am currently on the highest dose. It took me awhile to commit to taking it because the side effects were awful. Headaches, groggy feeling, dry mouth, and constipation. I've been on it consistently now and the only difference I see is that I feel more numb. I still feel and think the same but my outbursts have calmed down since the medicine makes me so exhausted. I have also gained a lot of weight from this medication. The good part about this medicine for me is I get coupons for it and basically get it for free."


"Because of this drug, I have the most stability I've ever had in my 23 years with bipolar.  I also take lithium, lamictal and pristiq.  Lithium is a great stabilizer also but geodon is the cornerstone of my treatment.  I suffered for 12 years before geodon.  I was an ultra rapid cycler.  I had a lot of people make fun of me during that time.  Now I'm married and I have achieved so much.  One word of caution: do not drink Diet Mountain Dew or any drinks or food with a flame retardant in it (brominated vegetable oil for example).  These will cause an onset of tardive dyskinesia."


"Klonopin is the only anti anxiety medicine that works for me. I have tried Ativan and Xanax- they both do not take away the effects anxiety has on my body (tense muscles) and when they wear off, I feel way more anxious then when I take them. I have been on it for 13 years and yes I have developed a tolerance and need to take 3 x 0.5 mg per day, but for me it is the only anti-anxiety medication I will ever take."


"I have been on Aviane for about 3 years now, and the first 2 weeks or so I was very nauseous. After the first 2 weeks that went away, and I have had absolutely no side effects, no weight gain, no change in skin really, and mood stayed the same. I love Aviane, and it's pretty cheap so I will continue to stick with it."


"I have been using Lantus La SoloStar for more than 5 years with excellent results. I inject 80 units before bedtime. While the medicine certainly does its job and keeps my sugars in check, I have to agree with the fact that using the plunger mechanism is a nuisance quite frequently. I have large hands so the small hand complaint is not my issue -- it's a matter of the amount of force required to push the plunger to make it operate that's the problem. It would be appreciated if the manufacturer would take peoples complaints into consideration and redesign the plunger system. I have used other such pens in the past in an effort to help control my sugars and their plungers were nowhere near as difficult as the Lantus."


"I have been taking this medication for 3 weeks and I have not notice any changes. I was on phentermine 37.5 and had much better results. I think I am going back to phentermine. Besides this medicine cost way to much...."


"Started this five months ago and in the first week I was totally fine. It stopped all symptoms. Felt great. Ate what I wanted. After being diagnosed over 20 years ago and managed well with diet most of the past years. A year ago I was back to 8 trips to the bathroom with immediate diarrhea daily at least 4-5 days per week. Viberzi was amazing. Went to pharmacy this week to pick up refill. Had. Note to call doctor. Had to take me off immediately. Has been black listed for patients without gall bladder. Doc wanted me on on lotronex. Has also been black listed for tissue death in intestines! I stopped medication on Thursday and I have had immediate resumption of diarrhea. Can't leave the house. Have to travel to a conference for work all week."


"I have used duac for 6 months my skin was clear as day using it daily. Now I’ve had an allergic reaction I can’t use it anymore and acne is straight back to how it was. Not a cure but amazing product if used daily - takes about 1 month to kick in and wok"


"I have had undiagnosed RLS for years and had huge horse pills Gralise to take and so many of them with a high fat meal which made me gain weight.  Horizant is so much better just one pill at dinner time and I get my rest. Glad Dr explained to me that each 600mg tablet is actually equivalent to  313mg Gabapentin and not to break it but swallow whole with food."


"Finally a medication for Fibromyalgia. It's awesome. I have been suffering with Fibro for 3 years and finally convinced my doctor to put me on Lyrica, and it is great."


"White spots In my mouth.  It only works for ten hours and then my ears start ringing telling me that my blood pressure is up again."


"I have been on this medication for more than 10 years and have great control with the Glenmark Generics pill yet when the pharmacy changed to the purple pill by Zydus Pharmaceuticals I found my legs were once again out of control.  I asked the pharmacist to change me back to the one from Glenmark. He did and it worked almost immediately.   Has anyone else noticed the difference?"


"I haven't been on any birth control in ten years (I always used condoms and have no kids) I am in a serious relationship so I got Movisse ( I am a smoker and this is what the Dr recommended) I started it the first day of my period as directed , I had the worst cramps ever!!! My first day is always rough on my period and then goes away, with this is pill it went on for 3 weeks so bad, I couldn't leave my bed, I am crunched over in pain , it feels like my day one forever, I heard that if u stick through it your body settles but I just couldn't do it , I stopped taking it yesterday, I still have cramps and hoping it goes away soon, it was my only symptom but it is debilitating"


"I have a vascular surgeon in Thailand that I have great deal of trust and respect for.   He regularly attends International conferences, is up to date and is very caring.

Reparil was given to me to reduce bruising and swelling after an injury.  If he recommends this drug than I believe it must have a positive effect and be useful for  blood flow and to reduce swelling and inflammation.

Hard to tell how much this worked as these things get better anyway, but my doctor has a large amount of experience and would only use something effective.  No side effects.  for me

In the United States, this is available as an extract of horse chestnut leaves, a big pharm company could not profit for spending millions for approval."


"It has helped in more ways than you can imagine. I am not 100%, but pretty close to be my normal self."


"I started taking Sprintec because I was on Aviane and did not like it at all. I would bleed every week for 3 or 4 days and it wasn't like I was spotting, it was almost a full on period. So I called my doctor and asked her if she had anything stronger she could put me on and she put me on Sprintec. I'm in a great mood everyday, I have gone from a 34B to 34C and its not expensive."


"I am excited I have just started this weight loss medicine. I was placed on anti-depressants about  a year ago going through divorce, two grandmothers passed away then my dad.  So I went from 145 to 190 in a year!  The weight just keeps adding on which is making my blood pressure sky rocket. I have never been this heavy. Can anyone please give me advice!? I have been on it one day and it has def curbed my appetite and boosted my energy and mood. I know I need to workout more!"


"Used two two-week rounds of Cleocin for an abcess. While I had diarrhea the entire time, there is surely not a better drug to bring relief to a staph infection."


"I only just learned of Xifaxan after my 3.5 yr remission streak ended with a brutal flare. Desperately longing only for some pred, I was instead prescribed Xifaxan 550mg bid. But any disappointment faded on day 2 when I noticed it lowering the inflammation. Now I'm on day 5 and I'm impressed with this stuff. Pain is 80-90% lower and now eating normal meals without incident. I was on Flagyl for years but it never quieted a flare like Xifaxan is doing now. I may be able to tell prednisone good bye for ever."


"Invega has gotten rid of my mania at 75 mg monthly injection. However, the side effects are much more than lithium or valproic acid and it is much worse on the body.  So I think it is really better to just take a mood stabilizer so am thinking of switching to lithium or valproic acid.  I will try to reduce to the lowest injection which is 50 mg monthly. I am using it as a monotherapy. It along with Risperdone injection are the only long-lasting injections available. So they force it on me because they don"


"I'm new to having uncontrolled anxiety [from an auto accident] and taking an SSRI.  I spent 3 weeks trying natural/alternative methods but couldn't get the anxiety under control.  Went to a GP and who let me start at 10mg [20mg side effects were too much] and stayed there.  I noticed a huge improvement after the 1st week and felt normal [with blips of uncontrolled anxiety] up until the 6th week when the general anxiety became heightened.  I  increased my dose to 15mg for a week [no side effects] and then increase to 20mg and hope that dose works for me.  Stick with the drug as it does work!"


"I was given this for relief from a severe migraine in the ER, and it was a lifesaver. I was pain free after the second dose."


"I have been on Januvia for 3 weeks and my blood readings have been in the 170s or higher.  When I was on Actos my levels were 120 and below.  What am I doing wrong?  I have not lost any weight from my "Actos days" but I haven't gained any weight either. "


"Took this for mania in Bipolar Disorder.  I can say that it helped with mania, but it did so in a way that was disabling in other parts of my brain.  I could not be still with my feet, I always had an urge to move and shuffle my feet.  I was always tired and exhausted despite getting 8+ hours of sleep.  One side benefit, my nervous habits of picking my fingers, bouncing foot or biting at fingers was totally gone.  This drug also caused some insomnia which required me to take another drug to help with sleeping.  This is probably the worst drug I have tried in relation to Bipolar."


"I'm being treated with nortriptyline for abdominal wall pain due to having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for almost 40 years now.  I still have pain in other areas but this does the trick for the abdominal pain, which is like the pain you get in your side after you've been running for a long time.  It wasn't just a stabbing pain, though, it came, it stayed and wouldn't go away.  I only take 10mg and my prescription says to increase as necessary, but I've been on it successfully for over a year now.  I stopped it once with the ok of the doctor but within three weeks the pain returned, so I started back up on it.  I do have the dry mouth and sometimes restless sleep but I can handle that...I couldn't handle the abdominal pain..this worked!"


"After being disgusted with my constant weight gain, I decided to try the Real Adipex-P and not  the generic version of it. The generic  gave me really bad mood swings and made my heart flutter a lot but the Real brand has worked totally different feeling. I began on June 9th at my all time high weight of 345.4. I have found that once I chose to eat clean and refrain from beef,pork, sodas, and anything white; I got a better outcome. I have to say that we are all different and any weight loss is a plus.  I am not boasting but I am happy to report that I weighed in today and I weighed 313.6!! That's a little over 30 pounds in 5 days shy of a month.  Ya'll,  we can do this. We must not give up and stop trying! I am striving for 150 pounds."


"I'm currently laying in bed with a bag of corn between my legs praying I can catch my train on time. The burning and itching is so freaking intense I wish I could take my vag off and wash it in my sink. My YI was pretty mild, but I couldn't get the ovule very far up my vagina. This burning itch is so much worse than my initial infection. Hopefully it goes away soon."


"Review is about insertion only. I've never written a review in my whole life but hopefully this can help other women. I just got the skyla inserted about an hour ago. Took 800mg of ibuprofen an hour before. Inserting the speculum wasn't painful just like a routine gyno check. It hurt the most when she clamped my cervix.  It was intense cramps. She measured it then inserted it and it was all done in a matter of 30 seconds. I just laid there for about a minute to let the cramps subside. Overall was not bad at all. Yeah cramps are never comfortable and it feels weird knowing they're in your cervix but it's over so fast. Period cramps last forever. This took 30 seconds. I'll write back in a few months about how I like it so far!"


"I must say if I only knew what this medication was going to do to me I would of never taken it. At the age of 61 this medication has destroyed my life. After each injection it caused deeper and deeper depression. What at one time brought joy to my life is gone. There is no since of any type of sexuality at all. Nothing brings joy to ones life. after each shot it just makes it worse. The hot flashes are so severe I will have to change my work shirt a couple of times a day. I will soak a shirt with in minuets. One has to remember that the Eligard will get rid of all your hormones. we are not made to run that way and there is no support that will help you deal with that or tell you what to expect. You are no longer male but not female either."


"My neurologists prescribed me Topamax to prevent migraines 4 days ago. The first night I took the the pill I had HORRIBLE side effects (tingling and numbness for hours). The following night I decided to take my vitamins (which I didn't do the night before) and I didn't experience the same side effects. Not sure if it helped, but I make sure I take them every single day!! The only side effect that I get is slight tingling in my hands occasionally."


"Have been taking for at least 10 years at quarter then half strength, if I do not take for several days (forget to take on vacation or decide to go off for awhile) the pain in my hip (like grinding bones) returns with a vengeance."


"2 weeks - 9 lbs

1st week: no Victoza, only diet - lost 2 Kg (4.5 lbs)

2nd week: 0.6 mg Victoza, a little exercise - lost 2 Kg. Found it pretty impressive, since this isn't water weight anymore! The first days I was very thirsty, always had a bottle of water around... Would feel hungry a bit in the morning, but if I just wait a few minutes it would go away and then I wouldn't be hungry for the rest of the day. Eating well / healthy though, but not very much. On the 7th day had more appetite, but I believe it was because I went on 2 days with no carbs at all, I don't think it was the drug effect "wearing off"

Today is the 1st day of my 2nd week with Victoza, went up to 1.2 mg, no side effects so far. Will def eat more fibers this week."


"Changed my life - only side effect is trouble sleeping"


"My doctor recently prescribed Pristiq for me when I went to see him for help with my mood swings. After a rather nasty incident at a family dinner, I decided that I needed help. My family has put up with these swings for years, and sometimes I cry when alone.  I did not realize that I was suffering long term depression.  I am only on day four of taking this medication, and already I can feel a difference. I don't feel as moody or down in the dumps.  I hope this effect continues, as my past self was breaking my family up. I do agree with other posts here that it decreases your appetite.  I do not feel like eating at all.  As for sleeping goes, I have always had a problem in this area due to being a shift worker. I take sleeping tablets."


"I have been taking Lexapro for 3 months now and feel great. I had severe anxiety. Now I feel like myself and can think clearly. If I get angry I only feel that way for a few minutes instead of a few days. I experienced a few side effects like dry mouth, and restlesness but those symptoms have faded. The worst side effect I have is loss of appetite. I don't mind that one so much."


"I take 50 mg Ultram as needed for trigger point pain following a head on collision which left me with whiplash syndrome and nerve damage to cervical, thoracic and sciatic disks.  I take it as needed every 6-8 hrs with zanaflex at night for deep sleep. It has returned my life to me.  No more flailing arms and legs (PTSD or nerve damage?).  Works well for me."


"After 5 months on Enbrel no change!  I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 years. Currently use methrotexate and prednisone which offers some relief.  RA is gradually increasing. "


"I've been taking concerta for 3 years now and I'm 18. I started out with 18mg and slowly went up to 54mg. My grades went from really low to average in weeks but the side effects are really crappy. I have troubles sleeping at night and I feel things that aren't there. I also have a big loss of appetite and have to force myself to eat sometimes. I have days where I get really depressed to the point that I don't want to get out of bed and do anything. I also feel really anxious and on edge and I start scratching/ picking at my skin which gave me scars all over my back. I thought about it and went off the pill and my grades suddenly dropped again. The pill really does help with focus and motivation but the side effects are really tough!!!"


"Almost a year ago, I suffered a major depressive episode and I have tried mulriple medications. Although I experienced some minimal success at being able to easy again and get out of bed, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder as well as Generalized Anxiety. Being on a leave from work for months, I felt pretty defeated that I would be able to get back to "normal". I took a DNA test and my doctors and I decided to try Prestiq. In the first two weeks, I has almost no side effects but it did little for my mood too. Now that I am finishing up my 4th week, I am finally seeing good results. It's early, so I couldn't rate this med a 10 but I am hopeful. This CAN work but it's not a quick response! I think this one requires patience."


"I have been on Avapro for 5 months now at 300mg a day. I have had no side effects. But my blood pressure has now started to rise. The last two times it was at 177 over 128 and then 170 over 120. I now get very light headed when I stand up due to the high blood pressure. I don't think it is good for me. Overall it worked for a while, but is no loner working for me."


"My pharmacist switched me to Orsythia after my regular birth control, Aviane, was unavailable. In the first 48 hours on Orsythia I having terrible mood swings and anxiety. Then came the bloating, weight gain and acne. I'm now on my placebo week and my hormone levels have dropped so rapidly that I feel like a crazy person. Can't wait to get off this stuff next week!

P.S. I would HIGHLY recommend Aviane to anyone looking for a low-dose birth control pill. I was on it for years and never had any problems."


"HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!!! Once I got it in, everything changed for me. I was in the process of getting married, stressed, and MOODY! I thought it was from planning a destination wedding. Boy, was I wrong. After a year of having it in and about losing my marriage from my excessive bitchiness due to this implant, I had enough. Removed it and I am a totally different person!"


"I'm 33 and just had my first my baby in September. 8 weeks after I had her I had the Mirena inserted. When it was put in, I weighed 162 - I had lost 8 lbs after my daughter's birth. Since then, in the last 5 months since having the Mirena put in, I have not lost a single pound. Not only am I breast feeding, but I'm training for a marathon. I am eating about 1600 - 1800 calories per day (about 500 lower than my normal consumption while training for marathons) and I cannot lose the weight.
Has Merina made me gain weight? No. But it is clearly a factor in not allowing me to lose baby weight. Needless to say, I'm going to have it removed. I believe there are better alternatives to something that keeps me 30lbs over my normal weight."


"It's not "short-acting" - I couldn't move for 48 hours."


"I have been on Xanax, Ativan, Valium and most of the other drugs in the benzodiazepine family. I had built up a tolerance to most of them, so my Doctor prescribed Buspar.  Not being part of the benzodiazepine family, the effects are different and a bit more subtle then I have been used to, however, I have learned to appreciate the difference, because I was looking for something different.  Buspar at least for myself is looking promising.  I also have LexApro, but am hesitant to mix these two medicines at the same time."


"Had few breakouts until age 23 I broke out badly, graded moderate acne with some cystic. After two weeks skin it is healing and basically zero breakouts. I use it morning and night. Oil free moisturizer 5 min after in morning. Vaseline around eyes at night due to bad drying in that sensitive area. Benzaclin is legit. Wouldn't say I had oily skin before (would dry actually) but I had over production of sebum and this simply eliminated that issue"


"I have been on this medication for 3.5 weeks and have lost only 2 lbs. I was on Phentermine a few months before starting Contrave and lost nothing with that medication as well. I eat healthy and exercise 4-5 times a week. I'm so frustrated because nothing is working. Anyone else have similar issues?"


"I am suffering from Cystic Acne & Acne Vulgaris . I used all Face washes but nothing worked. I spent a lot of money on these products but Did not get relief. Last year, I used Vibramycin tablets for 2 weeks. It worked wonder !!! My face was clear. But White heads acne came back. I don't know why.. But It is very irritating for me. I can't go out to enjoy. I can't go to park."


"Worst ever do not get..I did not stop bleeding for 6 months started getting tired all the time...nausea..extremely crabby with mood swings n started developing depression a couple weeks before removing it!! Also met several other woman within a short period of time that had the same problems"


"It worked to abort a cluster headache.  Just as effective, but not any more so, than the needle version of Imitrex/sumatriptan.  The injection stung quite a bit and left a fairly nasty welt similar to a wasp sting, and it bled a little bit, but it worked as advertised."


"I meet with a neurologist for my migraines. He put me on depakote at bedtime. I've been on it almost 6 months now and I am starting to have them as frequent as I used to...3 times a week. I also take Keppra and duloxetine every morning. I've been struggling for almost 20 years now. I just can't get rid of one all the way. Any hospital visit that I go to, they give me benadryl and tramadol, even when I tell them it doesn't work for me. I've only gone to the hospital about 6 times in my life for them."


"Best thing that ever happened to me was going on Celexa."


"I have had this since September of last year and have been gaining weight and can never tell when I am full so I constantly eat and eat and don't know when to stop. I have regular periods which is the only positive thing about it. I have headaches all of the time, I am very snappy and cranky all of the time and have to constantly remind people that I'm usually not like this. I have been breaking out really bad since I started taking this and its only been in for a few months but my face looks horrible and because of the breakouts I am starting to feel very down and not wanting to show my face because it's just way too much to deal with right now. I am so ready to get this thing out. "


"I've had this thing in my arm for over a year now and I can honestly say I hate it! It has done nothing but change my personality and weight gain. I'm usually an extra small size and weight 127 lbs I am at 149 and exercising more then ever to try and keep the weight down. I am hateful,moody, I never want to be around people. My sleeping pattern is irregular. I either sleep to much or not at all. I've tried everything. My family has noticed a difference in my attitude. I'm just not myself.  Let me not forget the acne. It's hideous I'm constantly breaking out, never had back ache ever, my skin has become rough. Anyone thinking of getting this I do not approve. I refuse to be the governments test rat."


"I am on my first month of Clavaris 40 mg. And I am really loving it. I really should have started this sooner. Because the results are amazing! Before using this drug my skin was horrible. I tried everything and nothing worked like this! Within 2 weeks almost all my breakouts were gone, now at my 4 week mark, I have just a few left on my chin area, but for the most part everything is clear and I used to have Rosacea too and that's gone! I have nothing but good things to say about this drug. As far as side effects, I was really tired the first 2 weeks but now I feel more energized. And always have chapstick handy. You will experience dry lips for sure. Even my friends and family are noticing a difference. Give it a try!"


"Was able to get rid of cold sores in only 2 days and a half! All gone! Excellent product!"


"I tried this medication as I needed a good allergy med and it knocked me out for 15 hours - like a drugged knock out. I couldn't get off the bed to go to the bathroom even. It was horrible. I didn't move for 15 hours then when it finally started to wear off, I hurt all over. Finally, after 36 hours I'm starting to feel normal again. Never again! This stuff is nasty!"


"I started this birth control on the 1st day of my period exactly 2 weeks ago. I started to notice some extreme headaches within the first week that would not go away no matter what I did. I wasn't absolutely sure it was the pill that caused it, I thought maybe it was from oversleeping. However here I am two weeks later bleeding, and having unbearable cramps whereas before I would bleed for 5 days with minor cramps. I just stopped taking it 2 days ago so I'm hoping the side affects go away soon. I know birth control affects everyone differently I just couldn't deal with the headaches. Hoping the Nexaplanon side affects aren't too bad."


"It makes me sweat a lot and have panic attacks."


"I am seventeen years old and had only gotten help a couple of days ago. I have taken the medicine only twice but so far, so good. The one fear I have prior to taking any medication was emotional numbness and unnatural happiness. I was very pleased to find that I feel relatively normal with this medicine. However, I have lost my appetite and feel sleepier than usual but I will be talking to my doctor every week on my progress and hopefully the side effects won't last very long because I'm still new to this medicine."


"I was on the Ortho Evra patch for about a year and a half and was very pleased. It only needs to be changed once a week so it's much more convenient than daily pills. It also really helped clear up the mild-moderate acne that I had previously struggled with. I didn't notice any weight gain while I was on the patch and my bust went up a cup size. The only possible downside is that when I stopped the patch I dropped 5 lbs in a week, so I guess I had put that weight on slowly. Overall, I would say this is a great option for those who are looking for the convenience of a once a week change and are comfortable with side effects of maybe some slight weight gain and bigger breasts."


"I was able to breathe finally. I had always been out of breath. All day. When I started taking Symbicort, I could breathe. And I would've been able to clean, and play with my kids, go for a walk, excercise. However, I stopped taking it. The side effects were horrible. I was angry, on edge. Worst constant headache ever! It wasn't fair to my family. Waiting to find an alternative."


"I was prescribed mirtazapine 3 days ago for anxiety, I was losing weight and not sleeping very well, I feel better already, sleeping well and eating more (which is a good thing for me as I want to gain 14 lbs) haven't had any side effects as yet."


"I took this after being on Zoloft for anxiety & social phobia. Zoloft didn't work (I was on it for about 4 weeks and it gave me terrible headaches, couldn't sleep, but felt tired all the time). After about 2 weeks of being on Lexapro, I got severe anxiousness and anger and rage. I had it for 3 days straight and my husband told me to call the doc and get off the meds. I also was dizzy all the time so much that I couldn't stand up without having to immediately sit down because of the world spinning. I'm switching over to Efexxor now and hoping that will help."


"I started with a new Doctor (addiction treatment specialist) I am getting ready to detox of Kolonapin,  So the new Doc put me on Buspirone  Ugggg  I was on for about a week. I started getting very hot and Short tempered and extremely tired Very heavy head So I called my Doc He said to stop taking it.  I was on 15Mg 2 times a day. Well I have been off for about 3 or 4 days the first day wasn't bad the second day dizzy queasy and extremely tired.  Wow If I'm feeling this bad, still hot very tired my head is very heavy. Yet My Doc also said there would be no withdrawal.  Best of luck to all of you.  My heart goes out to you"


"Had first shots in both knees 5 days ago.  Almost instant relief.  Not 100% but a very noticeable difference just leaving the drs. Office.  Also have a recent meniscus tear that the Dr. wanted to wait on and see if these shots helped.  Staying hydrated before the injections helped the shot pain.  A little cold spray and it was almost painless.  The only reason I didn't give it a ten is because I don't know the long term effects."


"Started taking clonodine BID for severe anxiety (GAD, PTSD, PD), in conjunction with my benzos (PRN).  I have tried almost everything else on the market and this was the first time I was really impressed with the effects.  The first week and a half I appreciated the intense drowsiness but I powered through because I physically felt relief from my racing heart.  Surely this medicine isn't for everyone, but it sure helps me."


"I was diagnosed five years ago as being bipolar and long term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have taken many medicines.  I felt so much better when adding Latuda that I went from 80 mg to 120 mg. I totally crashed. I was extremely depressed. I went off the medicine for six weeks. I started again taking 80 mg. I have been stable for five weeks. I also take lithium, Xanax, and Klonopin.  I stay on a strict schedule of exercise.  I am taking it day by day.  This is one of my most expensive medicines."


"I was a heavey IV user for 2 years have been in and out of treatmeant programs relasping every time.  My doctor who was prescribing me subs told me she had to cut me off because I could not pass urine analysis.  So basicallly she started telling me about this shot that she was getting trained on and could give me next week, the vivitrol shot.  She told me I needed to be at least 7 days clean before getting it otherwise I would have severe withdrawal.  Finally I manned up went in to see my doctor told her I couldn't stay clean and that I had used the previous day but I wanted her to give me the shot anyway.  Got the shot by the time I got to the car iIwas in full out precipitated withdrawal. Day 4 feeling better just cant sleep at all."


"Huge pain relief. I have my life back. I'm on 75mg twice a day. I do feel very spaced out and I am very afraid of the weight gain - will be able to deal with that separately as being pain free makes me more tolerant.
Good luck to everyone."


"Almost a complete turn around from three years ago - fatigue still a factor at times as well as muscle pain but NOTHING compared to what it was like before taking it."


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


"Depikote was prescribed to me after 2 manic episodes. I've been on a lot of bipolar meds so many that have made me so depressed I spent a whole summer in bed. Depikote def saved my life. It's been a year now a little anxiety but not nearly as much as I've had in the past and a little weight gain and tiredness. But no mania and very little to no depression so thankyou depikote I rate u a 10 it's been a year and no mania :) ur a life saver I take 1500 mg though to so that might be y I'm so tired"


"My doctor gave me Victoza to lower my A1C which was in 8.2. She put me in low dose 0.6 injection plus 2000mg metformin. I started feel side effects after the second injection headaches, nausea and a lot of stomach discomfort. I don't have too much appetite the which is good. My reading drooped from 174 fasting to 120. The only bad thing is that my insurance don't cover Victoza so my doctor switch me to Trulicity and I hope I don't have new side effects."


"I have been experiencing extreme stomach pain and heart palpation as well as a little more time in the bathroom then usual. I'm usually given Prednisone and I do fine but this is not settling well. Extremely nervous!"


"Ive suffered with migraines ever since I can remember, along with seeing spots. My doctor diagnosed me and told me that even though there are times I don't have a migraine, I still have the symptoms and said I have 24 hour migraines. Exedrin is the pill that works for my head besides prayer. I haven't experienced the symptoms that other people claim, and I do have anxiety but everyone handles medicine differently. I enjoy that Exedrin works quickly to relive the pain so I can finally relax."


"I have used Nexium for 3 years because it is the only cure for gastroesophageal reflux disease. I have tried all the other drugs and non of them even provide 50% relief. Nexium is a gift from God."


"I have been on a couple different types of birth control, and I have to say I like mononessa the least of all the ones I've tried. I started taking Mononessa about two years ago when I graduated from high school,  because my insurance no longer covers the birth control I was previously on. My senior year of high school I weighed approximately 125 pounds, and now I'm up to 155. I can't say the weight gain is completely from the birth control, but I think it has mostly come from me switching. I am very moody, constantly hungry, and I feel as if I keep gaining weight. Other than that, I've been taking birth control since I was 13 (so for 8 years now), and I have never had any major problems."


"I developed depression when I was 14 after being bullied at school for some time. I decided that I had enough of all the crying and suicidal thoughts just before my 16th. My doctor put me on Zoloft April 2014, which gave me urinary retention. He swapped me to another one which I can't remember the name of, but I had a terrible allergic reaction to it. Finally, I was put on Effexor for 6 months until I was ready to come off them in October 2014. I experienced no depression for a few months, until I became stressed with school. Started Effexor again April 2015, and will continue on it because it works very, very well on me. At first I experienced a little bit of nausea with Effexor, but it passes after a couple of weeks then it's perfect!"


"Took 1 Mucinex DM around 6 PM. My experience is like many here. It worked great on my congestion, but it is midnight and I am wide awake. I found this site searching for "Does Mucinex DM keep you awake?" Yup, it does."


"I absolutely love Implanon. Not sure why there are so many negative reviews.  I have had NO bleeding since it was inserted. No weight gain, no acne and no mood swings or hormonal changes.  I used to be a hormonal mess with other birth controls at the time of my period, but now I'm calm and normal all the time. Also, no pregnancy scares!"


"Once I got past the side effects while titrating up to my standard dosage, I love it!  The side effects were rough, but you MUST start with a low dose and work up gradually, I would suggest not more than 50mg a week, until you reach your target dose.  I loved that it took also away my over- stitmulated appitete and I was able to reduce my BMI to 24."


"I was worried about using this product after reading mixed reviews. First three weeks were the worst experience ever. It started working on the fourth week. Now at 6 weeks I am so glad I stuck thru it. It was worth the burning, peeling, red  skin and the emotional pain. If you are reading this comment, then you are in the same spot as I was 6 weeks ago. Trust me, I lost hope but continued to use it. Now my skin looks great. Happy I didn't give up and you shouldn't too."


"Took one 300mg pill 1 hour before bed last night (around 10pm) and have been regretting it ever since. Did not sleep due to vivid dreams (3D Alice in Wonderland type). Extremely irritable, mood swings every 5 minutes, groggy, eating non-stop since last night. To top it all off my pain is still here. Dr prescibed this to me for pain in my knees, legs, feet, (can barely walk without holding on to something), arms, wrists, and hands (hurt so much I'm unable to grasp anything with my right hand). Been taking Norco 5/325 2x a day for the past 2 years for left shoulder pain due to a car accident which worked well for that, but like any other medication you take for a long period of time it stopped working. I will not try this again. Best of luck."


"I am 35 years old, and have had a weight problem all of my life. I would think about food all day long. At my last doctors appointment I weighed 271lbs. I decided to try Qsymia, and I am so glad that I did! It has been almost a month and I am down 13lbs. The side effects I have had are dizziness, tingling in my fingers and toes, and dry mouth. I can put up with those much better than all that extra weight. I do wish that the price was a little cheaper but I am looking forward to each weigh-in to see what Qsymia has done for me!"


"78 yr old male with type II diabetes with daily load of insulin, transdermally 55-80 units.

Early on in my diabetes treatment was prescribed Oxybutynin orally for incontinence, ran a trial for 60 days with no apparent benefit and I could not "train" my un-cooperative bladder and sphincter to await some instruction from me continued to do as they pleased.

After being on Oxytrol for over 8 months my quality of life has improved immeasurably. I generally agree with all of the positive reviews including but not limited to frequency, urgency

and zero side effects. I have also found the efficacy of the patch is OK up to 6 days.

I will purchase my next supply from Amazon where I figure I can control my cost to about

$1.00 per day."


"I am a patient with a cold and cough. Whenever I am exposed to cold for more time without proper covering my body, I get cold and coughing. I immediately start bronchitis effect. I start coughing. I feel very nervous and feeling very sick. No mood for doing any activity. Feel tired and body ache.
This situation remains for very long time if I don%u2019t take medicine and ultimately it goes away quickly if I start antibiotics. Amoxicillin is the most effective drug for my bronchitis. It starts effect from the very 1st pill. I feel very comfortable after the prescribed dose is finished. I take MOXIKIND-CV 625 in India. It does not have any side effect to me.
I wonder why Indian doctors treat me with the drug contains Cefixime, whenever I suffer from bronchitis. It is never effective at all and ultimately I need to take Amoxicillin and immediately I get relief from my painful bronchitis.
Thanks to Amoxicillin."


"My daughter is 6 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 4. I just recently put her on medication due to the fact her grades were slipping and she was in trouble constantly at school. She is on 30mg of Vyvanse. Although she has improved 100% at school she comes down off the medication at about 5pm and is a holy terror. She gets put to bed at 8 and does not fall asleep until some time around midnight. Also she does not eat hardly anything but she has always been that way for the most part."


"Saturday July 18th I weighed in at my doctors office at 253 pounds. I started taking Phentermine on Monday 7/20 and today 7/24 I weighed in at 246lbs.  This pill has made it very easy for me to control my eating.  I stop when I'm full and don't eat out of habit or bordem.  The only side effect I have experienced so far is slight headaches, but I have found that if I drink some water the tension goes away immediately. I have been taking it at the same time every morning right before breakfast to make it a routine and behavior modification.  I haven't started to exercise yet...that is next weeks mission but I am very excited to see the results and how this drug will get me on the right track to really change my life."


"I became very ill taking Aleve on a routine basis. I developed an intestinal ulcer, ringing in my ears, dizziness, vision changes the list goes on. "


"I have chronic idiopathic constipation due to opioid pain medications and also have chronic Hep C I'm in the fibrosis late stage ...having fibrosis of the liver affects the  secretion of chloride and bicarbonate into the intestinal luman ,mainly through activation of cystic fibrosis hence I have had cramps,pain,fullness, unable to aleminate stools completely even with laxatives and miralax I still had a hard time even getting the urge...hard stools, sometimes I would cramp so hard I would scream in pain unable to move even enima didn't work than I started this medication 3 days ago ...worked the first day well I took it in morning and went next morning and eliminated completely and I feel so much better no more fever,not nauseated anymore"


"I've tried this twice, once for allergy related coughing and bronchitis.  For some reason, for me, this medicine always makes me cough more than I need to.  It does thin the phlegm and helps make my coughs productive, but when I need to sleep this isn't the medicine I can take at night.  I use Robitussin DM for nighttime use."


"This medication has been a life changer in so many ways. I suffer from PTSD and have not had any night terrors since starting this medication. Simply a wonder drug."


"I followed the instructions precisely to take one teaspoon;I took only one dose. The syrup caused severe nausea and stomach discomfort that persisted for more than 24 hours."


"I keep seeing a lot of people say that Linzess hasn't helped them. In my experience it doesn't work unless I drink A LOT OF WATER. Thus medicine won't work if you don'e increase you fluidr. I think liquid is the "propellant" to get things moving and always in the end is all I pass. Best thing for IBS I've found to date."


"I love my Mirena. I've recommended it to several friends. I'm 43 and have 2 kids and wanted something to simplify my life. Insertion was not at all painful or even uncomfortable. I had some spoting continuously for about 3 weeks, but since then I haven't had my period (2 years). I have no side effects at all, and I love NOT getting my period. No cramping, mood swings, PMS, heavy bleeding, not to mention all the dollars saved on NOT buying outrageously expensive tampons and pads.

I have never been so happy with a product of this nature. Much better than the pill and that awful sponge, messy diaphragm and horrid condoms!"


"I have been on this pill for about 6 months, face is nice and clear, but that's it.  I get anxiety and feel worried all the time and never can be truly happy or enjoy anything.  I get shortness of breath just sitting down.  There are times I feel like I will be having a heart attack and I am only 25 and healthy. Makes me so emotional at times, I just want to cry out of nowhere . For sure great at birth control , sex drive is gone, dryness and at time discomfort. Plus a 22 pound increase."


"Awesome for back pain. I have scoliosis and this is the only pain reliever that's worked and keeps me comfortable enough so I can work. It doesn't make you tired like all the others and lasts a lot longer. Kudos to methadone!"


"I was prescribed Norvir along with Truvada and Prezista as a substitute for Atripla.  My physician felt that it would increase my CD4 count, which had stabilized for some time at the 150 range.  I began the regimen with Norvir and the other 2 antivirals in September and checked the progress in December (3 months).  The CD4 count had declined to 88 and the new treatment was clearly not effective.  He had me retested at the end of January and the count had fallen to 36.  I have since gone back to Atripla.

Norvir has a serious contraindication when combined with a steroid.  I have been using Advair for COPD, and the Norvir reacted with the fluoxetine in Advair and caused my face to become puffy, weight gain, and stomach issues."


"I had high hopes for this pill, after coming off the Depo shot, which I really liked. I have chronic migraines so many other birth control options are out of the question for me. On Nora-BE/Camila I experienced heartburn, breast tenderness and increased migraines. Also I had a complete menstrual cycle as well as spotting. Finally, I had a recurrent yeast infection, which may or may not have been related, but it certainly didn't help. "


"I just had the copper iud put in yesterday, so I can only rate my experience so far. After reading page after page about this product and tons of reviews, I was very scared about the pain factor. I'm 40 and have never been pregnant, so I assumed insertion would be painful. I ate breakfast and took 800mg of Ibuprofen 2 hours prior to my appointment. I practiced my yoga breathing and focused on a spot on the ceiling. No problem. The doctor doing the procedure wasn't experienced, so a supervising physician was there. They told me what they were doing at each phase. They dilated me to a 6, then a 7. I felt a little pressure and it was uncomfortable, but no pain at any point. I even went on an excursion to the Queen Mary with family later."


"I Was Only Taking Nucynta For 3 Months, And Had To Switch To Another Narcotic Pain Med Because Of The Serious Side Effects.  I Had Terrible Anxiety Attacks Which Required Me To Take Xanax.  The Absolute WORST Side Effect That I Had Were The Hallucinations...I Thought I Was Going Totally Insane!  I Have A Friend Who Takes This, And It Works Well For Her, But I Must Have Been Allergic To It! "


"The first four days I was almost euphoric then it was like the bottom dropped out and depression worse that when I started the medication set in. I have stopped taking it."


"One of the few anti-depressants I can tolerate. Most cause major sleep disorders, But with Prozac I don't have a problem. Not really sure if it helps much with panic attacks, I've tried 20mg and 40mg, sometime 40 mg seems to be a bit much."


"Originally I was prescribed this med for the nausea accompanying irritable bowel syndrome, because my nausea was debilitating. Zofran definitely took the edge off.  Now I have gastritis which causes nausea and pain. Unlike other patients, I do not get great relief. Sometimes it takes the edge off. Then I am able to eat and drink and be functional.
But right now, the pain and nausea of the gastritis has trumped the med, I feel pooly."


"I am officially a Non Smoker for the first time in 25 years. Chantix has been a miracle for me and it less than 2 weeks to quit. I'm so happy and would recommend it to anyone. I also haven't had any side effects with the drug. Good luck, hope this helps whoever is reading this and I also want you to know, if I can quit.....you can too!!!&"


"It did it's job, but came with some nasty side effects. Gained weight and it absolutely killed my sex drive."


"The drug is very effective. The only problems I have had are low blood sugar levels while working in hot environments. In Saudi in the spring and summer months I would constantly go low while working in the heat."


"I took Cipro for a UTI. It worked great. I took 750mg twice a day for 10 days and it worked perfectly. After the first dose I start feeling relief from my UTI symptoms ( frequent urge, slight incontinience, shy bladder, etc). I gave Cipro a thumbs up.
I am late twenties, male, active, no allergies."


"Doxycycline worked pretty well clearing up my skin in the first couple months, but hasn't been very effective recently. It has slowly lost effectiveness. I have dermatitis on my hands, heart burn, esophageal discomfort, and extreme sensitivity to the sun because of this."


"I have taken Luvox CR for 2 yrs and regular Luvox for 5 yrs before. I was taking 150mg at night but I have much better results taking it in the morning. Usual side effects
(dry mouth etc.) dissipate in a few weeks. Best medicine for me and I pray it keeps working but 7 years total is pushing it."


"At 53 this has help me so much to stop me from losing any more of my memory. Due to Strokes, Brain aneurysms, and many surgeries from blocked arteries. I am a 24 year Disabled Medical Adminastrator.  Been very hard.  I also take Namenda.   These Meds have been a Blessing to me."


"I gave it the benefit of the doubt and had 2 sessions worth of it..... it did prevent any pregnancies but at the risk of never bleeding. I don't know about yall but it scared the crap out of me! My sex drive vanished once I got on it. 10-20 lbs of weight was gained over the course of 4 1/2 years. finally got it out and still not bleeding.....not sure what all it screwed up...... good luck ladies!"


"I had to stop taking this drug primarily because it just messed up my sinus' and burnt where I have plugs in.  Made the situation worse not better.  I don't think this drop should be used with punctal plugs..."


"This is my second time on the camrese lo. My first experience was pretty crappy. I started spotting the last week of the first pack and didnt stop spotting until the week before my period week. I had a easy light period whice was nice. I had my dr give me a script for something else just taking a normal 28 day cycle. My period was terrible though so i chose to try the camrese lo again. So far im in the third pack and no spotting. I think my body needed to re adjust or something from the mini pill i was on before. Either way im very happy with my results the second time around."


"I had moderate to severe hormonal acne on my cheeks, and many breakouts on my chin and forehead as well. A combination of Aczone, Tazerac, and Bactrim (twice a day for about a month, then once a day, now I take it every other day) cleared up my skin almost completely. I rarely get any breakouts, and my skin is glowy. I think the Tazerac is most responsible for clearing up my scarring, so ask your doctor about that too. Bactrim was a lifesaver! SO happy I found it. "


"I have taken Klonopin along with Tramadol for about 13 years for Fibromyalgia. I take 1mg at night only and it helps sleep, muscle tension, anxiety from living in pain, and cuts down on the number of migraines I get. It can be a wonderful medicine for the right conditions. I know how much it helps me as whenever I've tried to go off of it or even cut it in half I feel much worse for weeks. I always end up going back to the 1 mg. it is worth it for me to take for the rest of my life as long as it is prescribed. My rheumatologist just keeps me on it and I pray if I ever move out of state which I know I will when my husband retires I can find another doc who has no problems with me staying on it. It's not fun to go off this med!"


"From school right through to starting college I was a lone wolf. Didn't like many people, got into a lot of fights. Was not bothered about doing well. People only stuck by me because they were scared of me. At the age of 16 I got into smoking a lot of weed and made myself even more of an outcast. Turned into a brain dead idiot. One day I tried amphetamines or 'speed' as its known as. Everybody else got high, I got a better job. Went back to college, became really popular, got girlfriends etc.. Eventually all that went down hill as street drugs are unpredictable. Went Doc's for help, was diagnosed with ADHD apparently had it all my life.vDoc put me on concerts 56mg daily. Pretty much the same effects as the speed. Love it   no sides:)"


"No symptom relief at all, but did have sexual side effects"


"This medicine does a great job! I thought "wow" I've finally found something to help me make it through the night without side effects. Almost. On my second prescription I developed scattered hives. My Dr. Said take an antihistamine and try again, since it hadn't done this before. I thought that might work until I got hives in more and more places each time I took it (I only take it when needed).
When I developed the hives in very personal places that's when I decided I have no choice but to not take it. I don't know why it took so long to cause an allergic reaction. I wish it didn't because it really does work great. I'm hoping to find something else that does same thing that I'm not allergic to."


"Yaz was the worst thing to ever happen to me. I switched from Minastrin FE to Yaz because my doctor said it would be more effective for my skin... WRONG. I had moderate - mild hormonal acne before Yaz but after taking Yaz for just 1 month my skin broke out like crazy. It was so painful and horrible I wouldn’t leave my house. My doctor told me not to panic and give it the full 3 months... I took it for 4 excruciating months and my face got progressively worse the entire time I was on it. I stopped taking it and my dermatologist put me on antibiotics which finally cleared my skin. But the whole experience was so bad I will never take this pill again. HORRIBLE."


"I have had a overactive thyroid disorder for 3 years which i had radiotherepy treatment for. Then it went underactive. So 10 years on i have been on levothyroxine & regular blood tests. This is now for life. I have every symptom going for thyroid disorder,including raging acne. Hard lumps with red tops that stay for months at s time. Its hard NOT to try squeezing them ( even though we know we shouldnt) but thats mainly how it spreads. With the thyroid disorder,a lot of symptoms are hormonal. I thought at age 34 i shouldnt STILL be struggling with acne. So my doctor tried me on many creams,tablets ect. Until he gave me doxycycline. 100mg once a day. I must say these are brill. Just be patient."


"I was on zepatier for a 3 month treatment. Read my review from late February to get early details but long story short I got my test results today and am officially Sustained Viral Response undetectable for 12 weeks (SVR12). For me the treatment was a breeze as I had 0 side effects. I was undetected 30 days into treatment and have remained that way ever since. I highly recommend zepatier for anyone battling hep c. You will be very glad you did."


"I went on DEPO a few years ago for about 1.5 years.  Before my cramps were so bad, I couldn't function for days. When I went on DEPO, it stopped my periods and cramping completely and drastically improved my quality of life. I went off the DEPO, because my fiance was stationed overseas and there was no point to be on it if he would not be around for a couple years. I went back on it in December 2015 a month before he was coming home. It was TERRIBLE!!!! I would have my period for 3 consecutive weeks. I would be good for 1 week and then it would start again. It was so frequent that I wouldn't even trust the week I didn't have it. I went off of it in December 2016. I will NEVER go back on DEPO"


"I am taking Diamox this is the 3rd time I have been prescribed this. It definitely works but side effects this time worst of all. Am dizzy and fell, pins and needles hands, feet and face. Headache don't know if medication or from fall. Nausea."


"Allergic reaction, hives."


"Worked fine for 2 months than my voice got very deep and now I am constantly hoarse. I have to get this replaced and the doctor is checking to find one without those side effects."


"I had sleeping problems for a few years now, and started taking 1 x 10mg tablet just before bed. I wake up feeling great and enthusiastic, my partner and son have commented on my better mood and well being. I feel more energetic and have more positive thoughts. I run my own business and have noticed as well as others that my positive approach and staff praise has created more enthusiasm for me and my employees. I,m much more enthusiastic about keep fit and now cycle 4 times a week instaed of just the once. Overall it has benefited me greatly and I've only been taking it for 3 weeks.  I would definately not take it during a normal working day as it would just send me to sleep. As far as addiction goes I can not see a problem."


"I have been taking Effexor XR for almost two years and I love it.  I take it for anxiety, stress, and depression.  I have taken Wellbutrin and Paxil and found a little relief but nothing compared to Effexor.  After 10   years of emotional eating I have started losing that weight, 40 lbs in the past year and I haven't dieted, I still eat the foods I love but now I stop when I'm no longer hungry and I feel no guilt when I eat a cookie or two or go out for an indulgent dinner.  Another plus, I actually want sex now.  For years my anxiety kept me from having any desire but now I can't get enough.  YAY!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This was my first time using Suprep. My previous colonoscopy I used Miralax for the prep. I have to say drinking the Suprep was by far the WORST part of the whole procedure for me. Even worse than the toilet visits and way worse than the colonoscopy itself. The taste was a horrible combination of grape syrup, salt and a metallic under-taste. I didn't vomit but wow, sure thought I would. I chilled each of the two bottles of Suprep, mixed with cold water, drank through a straw (the straw didn't help) in the largest chugs I could possibly stand and then rinsed/gargled with water afterward. Absolutely revolting. But effective and thorough.  I would just add, Suprep manufacturer, Please fix the horrendous taste of this stuff!"


"I have Sickle Cell Anemia(beta thal) & avascular necrosis in both hips and shoulders. To function I HAVE to stay on top of my pain around the clock and hoped the Aleve PM would help me get sleep. I gave in and spent $10 on 20 caplets which did NOT help my pain whatsoever after taking 4 in a desperate attempt to get my pain back in control. It made no difference. I'm sleep deprived and miserable today thanks to these things. The regular Aleve is one of my go to pain relievers during the day but the PM version is a joke. I just wish I could get a refund...."


"The Valium really helped with the spasms from my back which was stenosis. I took 5mg in the day and 10mg at night and that will make you run for the bed. Beware if taking the 10mg while you are up because it will knock you out."


"I took Norvasc for approximately 7 years. It works fine lowering my blood pressure however it began to swell my gums and I was taken off it."


"I was prescribed venlafaxine ~3 months ago for depression co-morbid with anxiety (mostly social in nature). During the first week side-effects included feeling "strange"/"spaced out" and jaw clenching. I still have mild anxiety "jitteryness", some foul smelling flatulance(!) and limb twitching/achiness. I don't really know if it has worked for depression so give it a modest rating. I do feel slightly better but I don't know if I can credit the drugs because I made some significant lifestyle changes. As for anxiety, I do feel less hesitant in conversations and less obsessive over saying something "awkward". I think this is because of the drugs, but unfortunately these social improvements haven't really translated into improved confidence"


"I've had the Mirena for three months and I wanted to post on here a positive review. I read reviews before I got the Mirena and let me tell you I was scared out of my mind from reading dozens of horrible reviews. I am 22, never pregnant. I exercise somewhat regularly and eat healthy.

The side effects I experienced were spotting on and off for the first month, that has now stopped. My periods have remained regular and have gotten much lighter as the months go on(just use liners). I also get occasional soreness in my breasts/nipples but this makes my boobs look bigger so its sort of a positive for me. No change in weight, no acne, no change in sex drive (if anything there's an increase).  I definitely recommend."


"I have tried Lamisil twice ... in spray and cream. Absolutely no relief whatsoever other than a sting when you spray it on. "


"I took 2mg one night at the ER because I was having a panic attack and it worked quickly. But tonight I took 1mg before going to the mall on black friday because I knew it would be crowded and I'd get overwhelmed, so I took 1mg in advance before I went and it did nothing for me whatsoever. I left overwhelmed and very irritated after 15 minutes. I'm home now and feeling very irritated by the whole experience."


"I experienced a major traumatic event that resulted in the loss of my 4 year old daughter and almost the loss of my own life with permanent organ damage.  In the hospital, I was started on high doses of lorazepam which did nothing.  When I returned home I deteriorated fast and the PTSD symptoms increased.  Anyone who has PTSD can tell you it's completely paralyzing.  I was taken to the emergency room and given Seroquel to take 25mg in the morning and 50mg before bedtime.  This medicine honestly saved my life.  I was able to make it through her funeral and some very hard times.  It's been 1 1/2 years and with therapy I've been able to taper down to 12.5mg at bedtime.  This dose easily puts me to sleep and has a calming effect."


"You've to try it to believe it. I had genital warts (HPV) and with Aldara I'm wart-free for 2 years."


"I got anal warts this year. I was given 5% imiquimod cream and told to apply it 3x a week. I was a little bit afraid based on the reviews because people said it hurt very badly after a few applications. This did not happen to me after 4 applications, but also i didn't notice any progress. I did some research, and learned that imiquimod does not penetrate the skin all that well , and found an article showing success rate with imiquimod increased when the skin was "permeabilized" with salicylic acid. I started treating on Tu/Th with  salicylic acid and then applying imiquimod M/W/F. It hurt like hell but the warts were gone in 2 weeks. Not for the faint of heart, but worked quickly."


"Well, for the longest time I was on 20 mg and I felt okay. Which was a lot better than the constant anxious mood I was in and I could finally go to school. The last 3 weeks, I was on 40 mg after trying Wellbutrin and having a terrible reaction to it. But in the two days that I came off of celexa, only taking 20 mg again, I had the worst withdrawal symptoms. It might work for you but after a while it didn't work for me."


"Had the flu for 4 days but didn't know it. Urgent care prescribed Tamiflu. Have taken 2 so far and don't feel any better at all. It's day 6 of the flue and I'm tired, muscle pain, can't do anything. Splitting headache. Took Motrin 800 for the headache. Helped a little. Feel like crap. Would have expected a tiny improvement overnight. $68 with insurance!!! They Said$181.65 without. You kidding me?  What do people do who can't afford this stuff?"


"I just recently had my third Implanon inserted. I'm lucky, I have had really no side effects from it. With my last two I had bleeding intermittently, not knowing when it would happen was probably the worst thing. I cannot attribute it to weight gain (although this did happen, but was soon resolved when I started at the gym!). I don't have mood swings or feel highly emotional, I don't get bad 'periods' they are usually light. There are so many bad experiences had by many women and there usually aren't many good reviews put up. My sister got one, she was not so lucky with constant bleeding, so she got it out - I think she gave it 3 months. My opinion is give it a go if doctor thinks it's a good idea get it, you can always take it out again."


"I have had the Implanon birth control for almost 2 years now.  Ever since I have got it my sex drive has gone up, which is great, on the other hand though I bleed like crazy!  I will have a period for a week to 2 months sometimes.  Other times I will have my period then two weeks later have another one.  The bleeding is the only part that drives me insane.  I did gain a little bit of weight but it seems like most people always gain some weight when using a birth control.  Lately though,  I keep having thoughts and feelings that I am pregnant.  I don't usually have cramps but the last 2 times I bled I was in severe pain."


"The last time I took it, it worked very well. It took a lot longer to kick in than xanax, but also kept working longer. It also helped with some of my chronic pain, which was nice."


"Was first given this for a skin infection on face that began on younger daughter 12 then spread to mother and older daughter. It was like acne that would not heal and would scab and spread. Worked well. "


"The first year or so lamictal worked well for me. It took the edge off my hypomanic episodes and somewhat reduced the severity of my depressive episodes; however, the past year or so I have been experiencing lack of emotion, specifically noticed in my romantic relationships. I constantly feel as though the euphoric feeling had been halted and replaced with a content feeling. Coming from a hopeless romantic this is not the way I know I should be feeling. I'm wondering if others are experiencing the same? Also memory loss, cheek redness, lack of coordination, and dizziness have increased since taking lamictal"


"My doctor prescribed xyzal after my regular allergy medicine became ineffective and I was continually getting sinus infections over a couple month span.  I couldn't figure out why I was still showing allergy symptoms and continuing to get sinus infections while taking xyzal.  I decided to stop taking the medication after reading some side effects included sinus pressure, stuffy nose, and cough.  Within a few days of stopping the medication, my symptoms disappeared.  I found it interesting that some of side effects I experienced was the reason I began taking this prescription in the first place."


"I was on this BC for a year. My doctor recommended it due to menstrual pain, not cramping...hard to explain, and it worked! My periods were shorter, the pain was gone, my skin was glowing and so many people noticed, but at the same time, I was gaining weight and my hair was falling out! It took about three years for it to grow back! If you don't mind losing hair and gaining weight, this is the BC for you. If you're concerned please speak with your doctor to find the best BC for you, not just what they're being told to recommend to patients."


"At first this drug helped my pain...however prolonged use of this drug caused many terrible side effects.... Serious and Scary..confusion, dizzy spells, nausea, buzz noise in my head, anger ,hostility, distrust, clumsy, & on &on......."


"Been on it for nearly 2 months now and I Always take it at a time when I have a meal for best effect. No relapce . I do not gained psychosis when having Geodon. And I do not gain weight on it or feel to extremely hungry when having this. But i've got the same problem that actually occurs with those who having ADHD. Among the problems is lower memory and to shut down things that happens on the same time. Have someone else experience problems that remind of adhd on Geodon? AND my dreams on the nights is Not always something to be proud of or try to impress of. I have dream very sick dreams on Geodon. BUT it feels like I can be myself on it to still be the person who I really are. Geodon got 7 of 10. Still good. This is my experience on Geodon"


"I have had severe depression and anxiety for a long time. Adding to that, I was sexually assaulted and now also have PTSD. Long story short, I became addicted to opiates and am now in recovery. Being in recovery, I embarked on a journey to get my mental health under control. I was diagnosed with Bi Polar 2 and PTSD. I take Seroquel at night with Lamictal, and Lithium twice daily. The Seroquel is a must for me. After five years of flashbacks, panic attacks, and night terrors over my rape, I can finally get a full night of sleep. I have asthma and it doesn't bother it, and I'm on 100mg per night. I saw one reviewer say do not take seroquel if you have asthma. The truth is EVERYONE is different. Seroquel works great for me."


"Okay, so I started Yaz because I had really bad cystic acne that would not go away, no matter what I did, as well as irregular, heavy periods. So I went to my doctor and they put me on it.

Did it work?

Well, yes and no. My acne was worse than ever for a couple months, though it has pretty much gone away for good now. My periods are much lighter and regular, except for when I missed one. That didn't end well.

I am three months in now, but then I heard that in Canada alone, many people have died from thrombosis directly linked to the use of Yaz. As such, I am discontinuing it as of the end of this month. As great as it is for my acne to be gone...

A miracle cure for pimples is something I've decided isn't worth my life."


"I had Nexplanon put in around May and had been bleeding for months at a time. I had few points in which I wasn't bleeding and my mood had changed so drastically it was crazy. I got awful acne and got absolutely nothing from this birth control but wasted money on pads for periods lasting 3-4 weeks. Would not recommend at all. Getting it removed next week."


"The stinking smell! Ugh. After I apply this gel (which for me dries quickly),  I smell like I have women's perfume on all day. The smell does not diminish. I mean what are they thinking? You make a product for men with low T and then some genius in the lab decides to add a feminine scent to it? I am sure they are having a good laugh over that one. That said, beside the Chanel No. 5 scent, I do feel better after taking it now for two weeks.  I have not had labs done yet, but I have noticed a change.  I am going to try and change to something else, however, my insurance company made me jump through hoops to get it, but I just can't stand the smell."


"Yes everyone's body is different but while taking the Microgestrin pill I had a lighter period which was a plus but I also felt really nausea at times, tender boobs, bloating, weight gain, and a very low sex drive which was the main reason I stopped taking it."


"I had hives and this this cleared it up. Also there was a bonus - my skin which is slightly acne prone on my t zone - has never been so clear as after taking this."


"Today is the sixth day of taking Harvoni. I have had Hep C for over 30 years, I am sure from  my wild days and sharing needles.

I feel like something must be wrong with me. I am reading all of the other reviews and everyone is reporting no or little side effects. I have been on this for six days, the first few days were a breeze, but, the last few... I am experiencing, diarrhea, nausea, I am so fatigued, I can barely get out of bed. I am weak and dizzy. None of these will make me quit taking the medicine, but, I wonder how I will be able to do this for 12 weeks. I really don't have a choice, my numbers jumped from 4,000,000 to 10,000,000 and have cirrhosis.

I hope I get to the part where I feel better and more energetic than before soon!"