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"I am a GI Specialist and I have prescribed pylera many times.... should have asked my patients better about their experiences with side effects. Why? Because I was diagnosed with H. pylory gastritis myself and Chose pylera as First choice eradication! What a nightmare! Days 1-3 were ok but then I experienced all the above mentioned side effects, crept to work, lost 6 pounds of weight and as one of you mentioned: thats how chemotherapy must feel like! I fought through (under the concerned pitiful Looks of my collegues) and finished yesterday still feeling pretty Bad and exhausted. Hope it worked!"


"Scary medicine given for migraine, sent home. Had hallucinations bad. "


"I started taking Citalopram about 3 months ago. I am now on 20mg. I had some side effects within the first week (couldn't sleep, etc.) however those wore off after a few days and I no longer have any side effects. After 3 months I can say that I can definitely notice the benefits. I feel like the full effects started kicking in for me after 2-3 months. I still feel like myself, but I no longer have extreme anxiety or feelings of impending doom like I previously had. I'm relatively relaxed most of the time and don't worry as much.

Before I was anti-medication, but after feeling helpless and realizing that therapy was not helping, I can say I'm glad I started taking this medication."


"Started experiecing pain peeing and went for a quick dip test after blood in urine was strongly apparant. Prescribed Trimethoprim for a week and cleared it up very quickly however it came back. On the sixth day the doctor rang me urgently saying I needed to take these 4 times a day for a week.

No side effects at all. Possible constipation however this could be due to not wanting to eat/doing less exercise. No chest pains or anything and very quickly cleared up any remaining symptoms. Thank you Macrodantin!"


"I had a 2 month sample to try from my midwife because I was tired of taking a daily pill. The first month, I was extremely irritable, angered quickly for no reason. I felt bloated all the time and I started breaking out. After the first month, my skin cleared up, and I went "back to normal." Overall, it is a great concept, but I can never keep the NuvaRing in place. It constantly moves around and will sometimes stay by the cervix, and other times will fall down and  feel like it's going to fall right out, which I can't stand. I constantly have to go back and push it into place, which is very irritating. My husband said he couldn't feel the ring during sex, but I could feel it moving against my vaginal wall. I am going back to the pill."


"I've been on this thing two years. I have gained over 30 pounds. This is the biggest I've ever been. I thought I was losing my mind. I hardly ever want to have sex and I get down and depressed for no reason. I'm generally a happy person. Sometimes I feel so grumpy for nothing. I used to spot or have weird long periods but I don't anymore. This past year I have not had a period at all. I have horrible cramping though. Sometimes I feel like going to the ER its so bad. I thought it was due to my hypothyroid but after reading these reviews I've decided this could be a big factor as well. I'm really considered just getting my tubes tied. I'm tired of putting these hormones in my body just to not get pregnant. I'm getting it removed."


"I had it put in in September 2011, had one period a couple weeks later but after that one, nothing since. I'm in the military and even with all the hard work and physical demands, it has had ABSOLUTELY ZERO negative side effects and sex is way better now because we don't have to worry about getting pregnant! It was surprisingly easy to insert into my arm too...try it!"


"I have been on Adipex for 4 weeks and I'm down 25 pounds. I have been dieting and exercising!  I feel much better. I started out at 268 and down to 243. I am 5 foot 10 and female."


"I'm 18 and I took this pill and the day I had sex was like the day after my period and now a week latter I have my period again I don't like the side affects but I do have to say it works very well"


"My father has been living with multiple myeloma since 2007.  He was first prescribed with Revlimid for the first 2 years.  The medication made him achy and cranky and he had a relapse after the first year.  He switched doctor and was immediately put on Pomalyst.  He has been taking Polmalyst ever since and is still in remission.  He still feels soreness and weakness but he never feels any pain while taking Pomalyst."


"I suffer from multiple sclerosis and I took Dulcolax in the green container I took 2. I was so impacted I would have done anything I had to get myself cleaned out. I was getting sick. it worked wonderful yes it does get watery and kind of crampy but it is cleaning you out completely and that's what I needed I do not like the pink Dulcolax for women I took that and that made me deathly sick it was too slow it did not work if I take Dulcolax at night I can be assured the next day that I will go to the bathroom it is a lifesaver for someone who is so constipated that they are in bed for days it is the only thing that works on me so heads up for Dulcolax"


"3-29-17
Day 1 on Contrave. Female, 57, BMI 40.2, weight: 242. Dress and pants size: 16, tops XL to  XXL. I  have HBP, diabetes,  high Cholesterol, sleep apena, and  heart murmur. I am a walking time bomb. Feeling good. Breakfast- ate 6oz of oatmeal. Lunch-missed. Drank coffee w/creamer. Dinner-one small baked pork chop w/ peas & cheese potato. Drink water all day. 64ozs and more. I will post again, soon."


"I've tried 5 different brands of birth control pills over the past 8 years, but I've finally found The One. Although I experienced some horrible nausea during the first 2 months, I've always been susceptible to nausea when starting a new brand of bcp, so I know to wait at least 3 months for your body to stablize. I'm now on my 4th month of TriNessa and I feel GREAT. No more nausea, no more mood swings - just crazy clear skin and babyless womb.

Best of all though, and the reason I gave up on all the other brands I've tried: TRINESSA DOES NOT MAKE ME DEPRESSED. The other bcp made me suicidal and anxiety-ridden from the moment I started them.

Ladies, our bodies are different but don't lose hope on the bcp that's perfect for you."


"My fiance has been using Keppra XR since January of 09. So far he has not had any seizures. But has experienced all the side effects of the medication. But it does work. I would recommend Keppra XR."


"I got my IUD after having my second kid, by a doctor that was very pushy about it. She told me I was being over dramatic about the pain of insertion and sent me on my way, something felt "wrong" and about a month later, but ultrasound showed that it was in place. I lost my insurance until recently, and I just went to get it taken out after 2.5 years of pain. Turns out my uterus is inverted and too small to fit an IUD comfortably. I wish they wouldn't treat these things like a one size fits all deal and push them up everyone they can."


"Started the medication a month ago. Was nervous in the beginning but appear not to be a a big deal at all. Taking it first thing in the morning, no noticeable side effects. Overall feeling great and able to enjoy my active sport live."


"Has never once worked in opening my sinuses during a cold or flu... Pretty much useless as far as I can tell."


"I have suffered from migraines for about 14 years. Took Topamax for 8 weeks. At 100mg a day I was having moderate headaches every single day, but no migraines. BUT the side effects were just too much: terrible anxiety, irritability, diarrhea, complete brain fog, intense tingling in fingers, numbness in feet, extreme sensitivity to cold, very frequent urination, changes in taste leading to disinterest in food.
I also would not recommend this medication if you are also on birth control pills to alleviate menstrual cramps. That was one of the worst side effects for me - daily cramps for over 3 weeks. If it weren't for that and the anxiety, I may have tried to wait it out."


"Great medication, worked like magic for me.  However, the major side effect that makes me stop it is the weight gain aspect.  It makes me eat all the time and have cravings to sugar all day long.  I have been on and off Remeron for the last 5 years and the only reason that I am off it is the weight gain.  I have tried many many medications but nothing worked for me.  Remeron is the only anti-depressant that gives me back my life."


"I take this for side-effects of intrathecal baclofen therapy,  It works pretty well for me"


"This is the only medication that has really helped me.  I am able to concentrate much better.  I have no problems with losing my temper.  I have no panic attacks any more.  My moods alternate within a smaller interval without intense manias or deep depression.  This has been true now for 5 years."


"I'm 25 and have been suffering from acne for more than 10 yrs. I tried many topical creams with hardly any results (Differin, tretinoin, etc). I had moderate acne, I would get large red painful pimples that stayed on my face for weeks and also very oily skin. Tried birth control Loestrin with no improvements. Then stronger topical creams- no avail. My dermatologist suggested Beyaz. As always I was willing to try anything. Within three weeks my face started clearing. Such a huge change! I've been on the pill now for 4 months and I want to sing! I do not get large red pus filled pimples anymore and my skin is no longer oily even with makeup on. I still have one or two zits usually, but that is so much better compared to how I looked before."


"going back to the  start here's some back ground knowledge. Before I took a quarter of this pill I wasn't having extreme or memorable dreams, if I was having dreams I didn't remember them, which is the norm for me. But a couple of weeks ago I took a quarter of one pill to get to sleep, as I had heard they were strong and only needed a small amount. I give it thanks to making me sleep the whole night, but it made my mind alter, I was having extremely disturbing dreams for a week, some of which seemed so real. I don't recommend this product - stay away from it"


"I wanted to share my experience because I know reading these reviews helped. I had sex around 2 am the last day of my period. He did come inside me, no condom, and I'm not on birth control... Dumb I know. So the next morning I purchased the one step plan b. I started to bleed again and it lasted for about 4 days. I didn't really experience bad symptoms, however I did get extremely bloated and I did have sore breasts. I started my period 5 days early. I was scared and stressed out of my mind. It did work for me. I hope this situation helps someone out there."


"Before Buspar my anxiety from post traumatic stress disorder was very out of control. Xanax and Ativan barely touched it. My constant anxiety led to a suicide attempt because I was in constant fear which felt like constant panic. I've taken Buspar 15mg 3x a day for almost a month now and I have my life back. Only side effect is a little tiredness. But I will take that over what my life was like."


"Made me tired in the beginning. Wouldn't say I'm cured, but I have so many more good days than bad."


"I have had Implanon since June of 09. When I first got it I had a month long period and then I stopped having them almost completely. I have no sex drive and I am always moody. I also have gained weight, but not a lot."


"Before this medication, my entire life was food and alcohol. My heaviest weight got up to 225, pounds at 5'6 and 21 years old. I was always thinking about the next meal, and it seemed like I was never satisfied unless I had 3 servings. This medication stopped all of that right in its tracks- including my alcoholism. I've been on this medication for 1 month and have lost 13 pounds. Good side effects: Happiness, energy, focusing on life instead of food/alcohol. Inspired and motivated. On the latter: Just like with strong coffee- if you take it without eating enough you will feel jittery, light headed, short of breath, anxious. But bare with it, drink plenty of water and enjoy being slim!"


"I have been on this medication for 2 months--50 mg.  It has reduced my frequency slightly (from 20 to 18 times), but has relieved the bladder pressure and urgency (that was constant).  I can almost sleep for 5 hrs without the need to urinate.  It has significantly improved the quality of my life. When I started the medication I had headaches, but after a week they disappeared."


"My Dr. Just changed me to Lyrica 75mg twice a day vs 300mg of gabapentin 3x a day and Cymbalta 30mg 2x a day for neuropathy (not diabetic). I have only been taking it for 3 days and I can already tell a significant difference. My hands and feet have no burning pain and I seem to have less numbness. I have also noticed that it helps tremendously with my anxiety. I was taking Xanax 1mg 3x a day and now I only take it once a day if that. I seem to feel more relaxed and less anxious so maybe this will actually help me stop taking the Xanax which I've tried so many times in the past. So far I am super impressed with this medication."


"I got the implant put in the beginning of February this year, 2015, I am 18 years old weighed approx 125 before and after almost four months later, height is 5'3, and before I had the implant I was on a birth control they set me up with that was supposed to be closest to the hormones in Nexplanon only an oral version. That was the worst three months of birth control ever, heavy period every other week, morning sickness, constant tricking of my body's senses. With this implant life has been great, period stopped that month and have only spotted once just recently. Mood swings are minimal if not non-existent feel more laid back than usual and have an appetite for food and my boyfriend which is more than I could ask for (: Recommend !!!!!!!!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"It was more pleasant than any other prep I had to take."


"After countless fails of using different cleansers and over the counter products I was prescribed a combination of Tretinoin (.025%) and Clindamycin, both topical medications along with 100mg minocycline antibiotics.  I have severe acne, cysts on my back chest, and face. I use a pea size amount of Tretinoin at night before bed and the Clindamycin phosphate solution in the morning. I am 2 weeks in and I have had some breakouts on my forehead only. I am extremely active athlete so that can be the reason. My chest and back after week one has went through such drastic changes. Scars are minimized and red flares decreased. Just like any medication you have to sacrifice through the initial phases in order for it to kick in and start working."


"I started taking belviq  May 32017 , My beginning weight  was 226 as of today beginning week two I weigh 219 I have lost 5 pounds. I am on a 1100 calories a day. I replaced a meal with a protein shake. So for every thing is wonderful. My first days on this medicine I was very tired and lower back pain.  All of  those side affect has gone away. I walk 45 minutes every day.  I will be up dating weekly. Good Luck everybody."


"Gave me rash/hives."


"So I decided to give this birthcontrol a try and absolutely regret my decision. I had absolutely heavy flow whenever my period hit, cramps that made me double over in pain, and it was to the point that I had trouble walking normal due to my period being so heavy. I went back to my old birth control and had no problems like this. It was to the point that I was begged to be changed back to my old birth control."


"I'm 19 years old. First birth control pill. The only side effects that I have experienced are that my boobs have gotten bigger (which is good) and I have experienced spotting. Don't really get my periods and my skin really cleared"


"I am a 55 year old male recently diagnosed with Osteporosis. My Dr. wanted me on Forteo right away. I of course was concerned about side affects due to all of the warnings. Have been on this drug for almost 1 month, no side affects. Also the needle is tiny and short and you cannot feel it. I am hopeful that me next set of tests show improvement."


"I have ear popping from sinus problems. It toke a couple weeks before I noticed a difference but it dose work well. Thank you!"


"2 Years ago I thought I had a toothache...after a visit to the dentist, he told me it was a sinus infection and to go to the nearest medical centre.  I did and they prescribed me this drug.  After two days I had to call 911 from vomiting and passing out .  The only thing that saved me was Clariton Extra Strength to dry me up finally .. relief was within 20 minutes from taking only 1 pill ... true true story."


"I have had panic attacks and anxiety and stress for over 10 years now. They tried everything until one Doctor put me on Xanax and it was such a relief for a while. Now I am up to 2mgs 3 times a day and my newest doctor put me on Celexa 6 months ago. There was some nausea at first like he said and sleepiness but it quit after a week or two and it so mellowed me out more. The attacks are less frequent and not near as bad. So for me a God send! I know everyone is different but I have not had one bad thought and can actually go out and shop and do things without worrying about an attack! The nausea was worth working through. Thank you Celexa! It sure helped me! "


"I started taking provera in August of 2017. I started taking it because my periods would come every three months. My gyn said that It had something to do with my hormones. Since I started taking provera my period has been coming every single month."


"I have had my Kyleena in for approximately 30 hours, and I am very pleased with my decision so far! I am 19, and have never had any kids or been pregnant, so I feared that the pain would be unbearable. Overall, the insertion was super easy and I only had a tiny cramp during the whole process. I received numbing shots and took ibuprofen an hour before. I was able to immediately get up and ended up going to work about an hour later. Since then, I have only had a few minor cramps and some spotting. Overall, I am very happy that I didn't listen to some negative reviews and decided to go through with it! I will update if anything changes in the coming weeks."


"I am a 6'3", 37 year old white male (not sure what risk factors that lands me higher in, but it seems certain portions of the population are more prone to certain issues than others). Diabetes, heart Disease run in the family and I have asthma and a shot lower back.  Recipe for obesity. Long story short. 2.5 months ago I was 322lbs. 2 weeks ago, I was 284 lbs. Shoot hoops once a week, and stick to 1800 calorie a day diet.  Beyond that, no special "restrictions".  Oatmeal for breakfast, chicken/tossed green salad for lunch and whatever fits under my remaining carb window for dinner.  Only complaint is Ohio only allows 3 months of use.  No side effects after week 1."


"I have talked about quitting forever!
I attempted to quit countless times but this time with Chantix,I can finally say,I'm a non-smoker and it feels great! When I initially started the starter pack I chose a quit day.
That wasn't a good choice for me because I stressed a little more each day it got closer.So I chose to keep taking Chantix regularly and see what happens. On my 27th day I didn't smoke.(I didn't even sneak) No more spending half the time on our family vacations looking for a smoking section. Long story short, I haven't had a cigarette or wanted one in 23 days! My Kids & husband are so proud! I plan to take Chantix 1 more month. Thank you Chantix for helping me get my life back!!!"


"This pill works. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex and he did not pull out in time and came in me complete. I freaked out and I took plan b within a half hour and got my period 4 days later. It was such a relief. For any girl out there freaking out just relax and take a deep breath. It works!"


"This medicine has allowed me to function. I haven been taking it for 3 years because I have adverse reactions to ASA and all NSAIDS. Chronic pain from rheumatoid/osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia,  cervical and lumbar injuries from auto accident.  I see a pain management physician for steroid injections when I need to and use Norco.  I may still have days where some tasks are a no go; some time limitations doing chores also. I adhere to the dosing schedules although the bedtime dose I cut in half for better sleep. This medication in combination with Cymbalta and an occasional Flexeril allows me to do much more during the course of a day. I am very happy about the low dose acetaminophen. I get regular blood studies."


"This medication changed my life!  At age 60 I thought I would go to my grave with a migraine.  This started at around age 16. Then being diagnosed with high blood preasure I ran the gambet of a few different drugs to figure out what worked best for me.  In the fine tuning stages of treatment I was prescribed Amlodipine in combination with another drug.  Life changing!!!!!  I had migraines at least 3 times a week and suddenly I realised it had been 2 weeks, then 3 then a month, then 2......no headache!  Why oh why did it take all this time to figure it out!  So very Happy with my new life!!!!!!!"


"I hate it ! As soon as I inserted the first dosage I have been itching wayyyyyyy worse than before it's pure torture ! Ladies please just use tap water & vinegar inside of a douche trust me it works wonders this should be off of the market like seriously !!"


"I am 56 and had the Mirena inserted 4 years ago because I'd had heavy continuous bleeding for months.  It was Mirena or surgery.  The insertion was extremely painful, but the  bleeding stopped almost completely within a couple of weeks. I had lots of problems with the strings "stabbing" me in the vagina for almost the entire first year.  I finally went to a different doctor who trimmed about 3&1/2 inches of string.  Haven't had any problem since. I have not enjoyed sex since it was inserted, I lost a lot of hair, gained 20 pounds within the first six months, and have had to take anti depressants daily.  I never had problems with depression before.  But hey - no more bleeding."


"It first gives me the giggles.  It can put me in a good mood.  It however does completely kill my sex drive.  I have no interest whatsoever in my partner when on this medicine."


"Took it for a week.  Slept fine a couple of nights.  Felt like a heavy, drugged sleep.  Didn't do anything a couple of nights.  Stopped taking it after I woke up finding myself standing up at the end of the bed swinging my arms around to get rid of imaginary parrots I heard in the bedroom."


"Magical.  I've had hyperhydrosis of the underarms since I was a teen and this is literally the only product that has ever worked.  Dry as a bone and so happy to wear bright colors."


"Ritalin is a great medication for ADHD.  I stay focused and on task.  I am on 10 mg. up from 5 mg, which wasn't quite optimal. "


"Had a horrible cough. Choking so bad I actually hurt my neck. I was sure it was bronchitis. Dr said no. Perscribed me this. First 2 days were fine. Then horrible stomach pains, no appetite, red rash on my face would come & go, I'm so extremely tired that no amount of sleep helps, leg cramps, I'm so sore all over I feel like I have been beaten, jaw pain. List can go on. Shortness of breath almost like a anxiety attack. I still have the cough.. I'll never take this drug again. I feel horrible."


"I took two tablets at 9:30pm, by 12:30am I was in horrible pain, had stomach cramps and nausea. I was seated on the toilet with a plastic bag ready in case I vomit. I started to sweat profusely, shaking and almost passed out. I called for my husband but my voice was very faint because I did not have any strength left from the extreme pain that I am experiencing. I thought I was going to end up in the emergency room. It is a good thing I had something to lean on or I would have ended sprawled on the bathroom floor. I am going to throw away the rest of the medication. No way I will take it again."


"The withdrawal of this medicine was very close to my image of hell. It was awful and lasted one whole month.

Awful. Sweats. Insomnia. Shakes. Hallucinations. Panic. Spaced out. Pain. Depression

Not worth it at all. So sad humans have to experience such pain"


"Since I'm now in my 30s and always take good care of my skin, my doctor thought my acne was probably hormone related so she wanted me to try spironolactone, 2 pills a day. She said it takes 3 months to start noticing a difference, however, I didn't get that far to see if there would be one, I quit at the 2 month mark due to all the side effects I was experiencing. Those side effects included the typical ones, such as upset stomach, dizziness and very low energy/drowsiness. Then more serious: upper lip numbness, rapid weight gain, cellulite & horrible breast pain. Not worth it."


"So, I'm on month two of my pack and my acne, which wasn't bad before I started taking the Pill, is out of control. I do tend to feel bloated more than usual, but my appetite is about the same. I do, however, feel as though I am gaining a bit of weight."


"Helps with muscle pain and tension. Does cause drowsiness, but if you are hurting it is worth it. Take currently for Fibromyalgia when I am having a bad day. Can take small doses and function at work, but larger doses I will be asleep."


"Generally had all the typical problems, but I'm 30 and my T-levels were >220. Axiron, like the gels (which are just a mess), is expensive. My expensive insurance has a high prescription deductible so the coupon from Lilly didn't work. I'm seeing about injections (they're much cheaper, I think only once a week, and have zero contamination risk with my child).

Results? Mostly just positive attitude and better thinking, but that is probably the placebo. My libido did noticeably improve the first week but it went back down. Also under my arms turned red from irritation but that went away after awhile. I'm giving it 60 more days to see what happens."


"This pill does work! Trust me. I took this pill literally 20 minutes after having sex and I had bad cramping and nausea and breast tenderness for about a week. I didn't get my period on time, I got it 5 days late. But hey, I got it! And I'm so glad. This pill really does work."


"Macrobid (100 mg 1 capsule twice daily for 5 days). I have had a recurring bladder infection since June and it is now Aug 15. The doctor had told me that I having recurring bladder infections so I shouldn't have sex during treatment, another reason because I have a new partner.
And my urethra is getting all stressed out and all I need to do is give it a rest and let the antibiotics do its work, and later wait at least a week after the antibiotics to finish to have sex. This way I give it enough time for the urethra to strengthen.
Anyhow, I am on my third day of this medication, I noticed it affects my nervous system, I get a lot of panic/anxiety attacks, fatigue and weakness. "


"I've had the Mirena for 5 weeks now. I had to have two attempts at it but I do have a low pain threshold. Taking a pain killer didn't really help but the doctor used local anesthetic gel and holding my mums hand also helped lol. After the procedure I felt a huge weight lifted off me so I cried. Since then I've had cramps everyday, mainly late afternoon. My period started late and I've been bleeding for over 2 weeks now. Its very light but still annoying. I've had a very high sex drive since the first day of insertion. Also I noticed a weird odur but no infection present. Baths help and I add cider vinegar as its a natural antibac. I haven't gained any weight but it's been really hard for me to work out as I start to get bad cramps."


"I feel great. Colonoscopy not so great. Been on lialda for 3 yrs. Wonder what eating/drinking habits the person from Iowa has.."


"I'm taking Duloxetine 20mg per day for anxiety and minor depression. I have taken this med for almost two months and keep a daily journal. As a 'blind study' I started this drug without my wife's knowledge. I noticed a decrease in my overall anxiety in ten (10) days and my wife mentioned my calmness in two weeks. I am a 70 year old male and I supplement Duloxetine with Buspar on an 'as needed' basis for anxiety. The Duloxetine seems to smooth things out without the numbing effect of a benzodiazepine. I'm on the minimum available dosage and will soon ask my PCP to up my dosage to 40mg per day. There have been absolutely no bad side effects from the drug."


"I have finished my first packed of this birth control and honestly haven't really had any side effects. I was afraid at first of starting because of all the reviews I've read online about the mood swings and such but I haven't experienced any. The only side effect I did notice was random spotting (bleeding). It's not a lot though. Overall so far I am pleased with this birth control, this is actually my first birth control I am taking. By the way I am 18 years old."


"I do not like this medicine. I've only had one shot so far. I didn't come on my period for two months now on the third month I've been on for 2 weeks already. The pain is worse then my normal cramps. I'm not getting my second shot. I'm only 16."


"I cannot say whether this is effective or not as of yet since this review is about after a week of use.  The only reason I am writing this review is to hopefully save someone from the AGONIZING pain I am in.  I am using this for GW and a few days after applying my scrotum looks and feels like a burn victim! it is unbearable pain, I can barely walk.  Pain killers don't dont help, dr. prescribed steroidal ointment, no help.  This is a disaster, please to anyone about to use this, tread lightly, very little to none at first.  I would give up any amount of money possible to rid myself of this pain this so called medicine has caused!"


"I been on it for about 5 years now its been good but lately each time  I take it I feel like throwing up. I am wondering if I should switch. I do recommend it but watch your side effects as years are passing."


"Sadly only lasted 5 days on Effexor XR. The side effects from the 75mg dose was unlike anything I have experienced before. Within 10 hours of the first dose I had severe anxiety - something I had never experienced before. Within hours of second dose the extreme nausea came on. By day 3 I was pratically bed-ridden in cold sweats and feeling completely "out of it" . I persevered hoping the effects would begin to subside but by the 5th day I had severe nausea, couldn't get out of bed from feeling so sick, horrible tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and felt spaced out to the point that I began to wonder if I would ever feel "normal" again. Advised by GP to cease immediately on hearing my side effects."


"I started to take lithium along with Manerix in Jan/Feb 2007.  I was diagnosed with Chronic Depression.  I was hospitalized for six months before they found the right medicine that worked for me.  They tried so many anti-depressant that did not work until these. Now they think I might be bipolar because the lithium was the one that worked. I did have some side effects like dry mouth, tremors, had trouble with doing small things with my hands like writing. But in time this went away. Lithium did cause hypothyroidism in the 2nd year. That will not go away even if I go off Lithium.  The Endocrinologist has had trouble balancing my thyroid which made me gain 30 pounds in 2 and a half years. "


"Ive been taking it for three months now and a week after starting it my breast got really sore. I dont know about weight gain but im only getting really tiny pimples which are normally gone by the end of the next day. Doesnt make me dry down there either. Sex drive is normal. I just feel a lot tired and my head hurts occasionally but that might just be the changing weather! Since i havent been taking it for long i think im going to wait two months or so and see how it  treats me :)"


"I am shocked to read the high amount of mg's that people are being started on. Every review I have read about Depakote it's been mainly 1000mg also 500mg. That just blows my mind! With any medicine you have to be eased into things and adjust from there! I began with 250mg, my Doctor told me that after a few weeks I could adjust it to taking 2 doses (500mg). Just to play around with it to see if I in fact needed to go higher. So I did, when changed to 500mg it made me crazy, nutty, mean and intolerable. I backed off and on 250mg again. I have been normal and perfectly stable ever since. I have yet to read a person taking the lowest dosage as a starting point. Start slow and work your way up (if needed). This medicine has been a lifesaver!"


"It is expensive but it's worth it to protect my kidneys. I am a diabetic."


"I've been on trinessa for 5 years. Age 17 to 21. My doctor prescribed it for hormonal acne I had. I also use it for birth control and it has worked perfectly. The first two months I had mood swings, which is to be expected when putting hormones into yourself. I went up two cupsizes. I didn't notice it clearing my acne for about 2 or 3 months but it's worth the wait. I do still get cramps but nothing a motion can't fix. My acne is still present occasionally, but that is definitely due to genetics. The pill makes my periods extremely regular and accurate, which is great. I get them the fourth Wednesday of every month always around 10-11am. I would recommend."


"I've suffered from cluster headaches for the last 3 years since I was diagnosed with a growth on my pineal gland. Nothing worked until I was put under neurology science in York UK. I was put on verapamil tablets and also prednisolone to prevent and sumatriptan as a pain relief when I have an attack. I was close to drilling a hole on the side of my head before I was prescribed these meds. The problem is they are expensive, I am lucky and I have these prescribed under the NHS however they will not prescribe me more than 4 injections per week and sometimes I have these attaches every day sown times twice a day for 2 to 3 weeks. Sumitriptan is the best thing ever invented"


"Only form of birth control that worked for me. Convenient because I didn't have to worry about taking my pill or making appointment for the shot. I am pleased with this product."


"I am on day 5 of taking Contrave. I usually think about food all day and everything in between is a major inconvenience. Day 5 of this medication I almost am forgetting to eat, I have more energy, my mind is quieter, I feel overall more peaceful than normal. I've lost 3 pounds already! I get full about half way through a small meal which is a big deal for me because usually my appetite is insatiable. I haven't had any of the side effects people have mentioned except that my eyes feel a little weird, which makes me feel a little dizzy, but it's barely noticeable. I have had some mild headaches but I think that's because I usually drink a lot of coffee and I haven't craved it as much so I havent had as much."


"Just sharing to help a gal out. The bottom line: not pregnant.
I had intercourse on April 16th, the condom slipped but it happened before he finished, we stopped right away anyways because that was our only birth control option. I took the pill anyways on the 17th, 12 hours after. No side effects. I started spotting on the 22nd and it lasted till May 4th. I knew it wasn't my period because the flow was a lot lighter but it was darker in color. On May 5th I took a pregnancy test b/c at this point I was already 5 days late on my expected period. The test came negative and on that same day I started to bleed again, this time it seems to be my normal period. I may take another test just to be sure. This was a wake up call. Good luck ladies!"


"Had a bladder infection was in great discomfort a few hours and 1 pill later much better 8 of 14 pills later feeling nauseated most of the time even wakes me up but will complete course as only 2nd time in 20 years of infection. I also suggest drinking lots of water and cranberry juice every day will help"


"I got it in 2 and a half years ago at 33 after 4 kids knowing I was finished having babies, absolutely love it best thing ever the no hormones suits me perfectly tried many different pills never agreed with me, heavy painful periods to begin with but manageable."


"Very very horrible. Made me gain so much of weight. And kinda messed everything up as well, period was late for two weeks and barely bleed when I did get my period. A lot of water retention and bloating. So much for less side effects."


"I have taken Xanax for about 25 years but only as needed.  There are many years I never took any & there are years I took it for a few weeks to help with my Anxiety, stress of having a child with a deadly disease & the depression that ensues.  I usually take the .5mg & cut it in half and only use it 1-2 times a day, occasionally 3 halves a day.  It soothes me & helps my constantly chattering, negative mind take a break.  I have tried SSRIs & have symptoms of being allergic to them, so can't take them, ie muscle twitching, rash & itching.  So, Xanax is my only recourse.  I know it an be addictive so am very careful to take it only as needed, short courses, & usually about half the amount the Dr. prescribes.  It has helped me greatly."


"Without a doubt, this medication changed my life. I have dealt with social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety for the past 15 years or so, and have tried every kind of cognitive behavioral therapy I possibly can, without noticeable results. Reason for this being that I could't take the information I was given and use it because my anxiety was so out of control. I never realized how much anxiety I truly had until this medication kicked in. For the first time ever I'm able to hold conversations with people and have my own personal opinions on things, rather than coming up with opinions that work to please other people. Yes, the side effects for the first 2 weeks are hard to bare, but if you stick with it you will likely not regret it."


"Initially, Celexa seemed to be a drug designed for me.  The abysmal lows and occasional glimpses of normality eventually gave way to an emotional state that was calm with no anxiety.  On the other hand, there were no highs just the flatline sense of calm. From the beginning un try il about the 2 year mark my serenity became so overwhelming  that paying bills, house cleaning, checking the oil, getting to work on time, making and going to doctor appointments and a dozen other aspects of daily life all became unimportant.  Nothing disturbed me, overdue notices, collection calls,  etc.  This went on for about two years until I reached the height of serenity and then began an ugly, violent, self-destructive and ultimately suicidal state of mind."


"I am a patient of HOCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) for the last 20 yrs I be used Norpace 300 mg a day for about 5 years and experienced the best relief of symptoms. I did not experience side effects other than urinary retention and dry mouth."


"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 taking a different pill at first but my doctor decided it wasn't working to lower my pressure enough, so they said we are going to try you on this one. I took one the next day since I had already taken my old pill. The first day the pill did lower my blood pressure with no problems. The second day I took it my pressure was still at a good number. I did not later when I tried to sleep I couldn't. Each time I would fall asleep it was hard for me to breath and a few times that I woke up my heart was beating differently and I had some pain in my chest. I won't be taking this medication anymore. I will lower it the natural way by watching what I eat, walking and with God's help I will be just fine."


"Takes at least 1/2 hour to begin having any effect.  Effect lasts only about 2 hours."


"I was taking it for my cramps after having my second child.  Unfortunately, my doctor didn't pay attention to me about being prone to depression when he prescribed it.  Not only did I start abusing it just to be able to be numb enough to function, I also became suicidal. I will agree though that it worked great for the pain."


"Works as birth control, but for me, the side effects were completely too much to handle. Had my first shot about 3 months ago, and all was okay for the first month or so. But since then I have had almost no sex drive, constant breakouts, and for the past 3 weeks or so I've had my period with severe cramping.  Making an appointment today to see about switching to the patch. "


"I had a colonoscopy the other day. The anesthetist used propofol to put me out and woke up with no nausea that other medicines seem to cause. The only side effect was the shivers that was quickly controlled by an extra blanket to warm me up."


"I've taken the pill over 3 times in the passed 2 months. Some side effects such as nausea, fatigue, stomach aches, and cramping have occurred. That's completely normal! The most recent time I have taken it was last Friday. I freaked out and went to planned parenthood right away! They were super nice and said that the Plan b one-step was about 79-85% effective. Took it. My advice is to not psych yourself out and think about it too hard."


"I had mirena implanted on my follow-up appointment one week after undergoing a medical abortion (mifepristone). I have a high pain tolerance; compared to the effects of the pills the prior week, the insertion was mildly uncomfortable but by no means unbearable. I took a pain pill prior to the procedure. I had a bit of bleeding and cramping in the two days following. Everything seemed to even out for the next week, other than random cramps and spotting. It has now been three weeks post-insertion, and the bleeding is slightly heavier, particularly following a strong cardio workout or other activity. I'm hoping that this will work out, as my previous bc (the mini-pill) was awful and I never want to experience the consequences again."


"This form of contraception is great for preventing pregnancy, there is no worry of forgetting a pill. However after 6 months I've just had my implant removed, at first it was fine, although periods are very irregular, they would happen unexpectedly. I suffered from mood swings, depression, low sex drive and acne whilst having the implant. My appetite increased, constantly feeling hungry and I gained some weight. My emotions were all over the place, I found myself getting far too emotional, crying quite a lot! I'm so happy that it is now removed and I can look forward to feeling good again."


"I am on the vaginal ovule. This is my second time around. The first one didn't treat it. One of the side effects is that it causes your monthly cycle to mess up. The ovule triggered my cycle to start a week early, so I started on the second day. I don't think I got the full effect of the first pack. I don't like the terrible burning sensation they cause either."


"I just had my Implanon removed today after having it for a little over a year and a half. The ONLY good thing about the Implanon was the convenience of it; I never had to worry about taking a pill or constantly refilling a prescription. HOWEVER, the Implanon made me more moody, emotional, depressed, and anxiety ridden. I spotted for 6 months straight after I had it put in and then would randomly get my period. I gained 25lbs. The only good thing about Implanon was piece of mind. But the side effects were not worth it."


"I was prescribed sertraliine for anxiety fiirst two weeks were horrible but after that I felt on top of the world I honestly couldnt beliieve even for sports i was afraiid to have th ball when playing soccer before thr medication after i was taken it I was like ronaldo all that anxiousness afraiid to meet peoplle thinking people were looking at me was all gone including panick attacks. The side affects r bad feel sick hot flushs but of u have them go to your doctors abd hel give u xanax r gerax for a week 1 3 times a day abd after that ul b bk to normal trust me just stick to it"


"Had used it to induce unwanted pregnancy and it worked immediately. At first I got scared as I was clotting nonstop but suddenly I did."


"I have only been on this med for a month. But I have not had the side effect of weight gain of 15 pounds in 2 wks like I did with Seasonal, a combi-pill. I have not gained any weight yet which is good but I did get my period. The heavy bleeding I usually get and some cramping, but not as bad as they normally are. The only thing is my period ended and 3 days later I'm bleeding again. I looked it up and saw spotting is normal but I have been bleeding all day. Not my usual heavy bleeding, just blood every time I wipe and in my underwear. Also I have broken out like crazy. The first 2 wks on it my skin was clear but now I have little pimples everywhere. I have been trying benzoyl peroxide for the past 3 days now and I have not seen any improvement, just more"


"I have been suffering from ankylosing spondylitis for several years. My condition got so bad I couldn't walk, undress myself, get in or out of bed unaided and didn't sleep through the night without pain. Tried several drugs that had no effect and the joints in my back, ribs and pelvis continued to fuse. Then I started Humira 4 months ago and I haven't had a single bit of pain anywhere since. The only problem I have with it is the injection site is very swollen, hot and itchy and the drug itself can give you quite a sting but I can now lead a normal active life, so for me the side effects are well worth it but I am concerned about the long term effects of this drug."


"I had such high hopes for this med to work out but it simply does not do it for me. I have suffered with ADD my entire life and after being over medicated on anti-depressants, bi-polar meds and anxiety meds my neurologist put me on this. I did not want to take another drug that could possibly become addictive however now that I have been on it for 8 months and get almost no relief I do plan on switching to something different. It may work for some but did not do well for me personally."


"They work real well for my pain."


"Powerful stuff, was non detected within 4 weeks and stayed that way. The fat consumption burden and mostly the rectal side effects and rash was no picnic. Glad it has been replaced, but mostly glad it worked. Insurance covered the cost but copayment was high for interferon. PAN grant helped."


"I'm 46 yrs old, I started Depo Provera to control my severe periods. I've had 2 shots so far. The first month I had spotting. This month I have had bleeding, clotting and cramps for over 12 days and continuing.  I've also noticed mood swings.  I've also noticed an uptick in my blood pressure which I've been watching closely.  I'm not sure I'll be takeing the next shot.  I don't want excessive bleeding, moodiness and high blood pressure. These symptoms may also be attributed to my age,"


"Did nothing to lessen or correct the condition.  Also, very expensive!"


"This medication is very effective! But it is literally the worst ever!!!!! I want to share my story in hopes that it will prevent women from trying this... I'm ten days post nexplanon today and I'm feeling so much more like myself then I have in months. I'm not quite 100% yet. It all started two months ago when my period began I just woke up different. My anxiety was severe and I had begun feeling extreme sadness and depression. My period lasted a month and then when it started again in January the symptoms came back magnified by ten. I thought I was going mad! I lost my appetite and I'm still dealing with being unable to eat. For a while there I couldn't sleep. But everyday it seems to be getting better. I'm starting to smile!!"


"Started taking about 6 or 7 years ago. This has been the one medication I don't have wild side effects with, like panic attacks or seizures or swelling. This medication helps with about 80%of my migraines. Most of the time relieving at least 50% of the pain if not most or all. It always helps at least dull the pain enough to go about my day to day. It has been the best rescue medication I have tried. I used to suffer from migraines at least 15 to 20 a month. 7 or 8 of those severe. I have not had severe migraines since. (Severe: where I wanted to shove an ice pick in my temple to make it stop, or smack my head into the wall, couldn't hold a conversation, couldn't walk, see or hear. Constant nausea and vomiting)"


"I was just started on this medicine on February 13th, 2009. 25mg a day then after one week to increase to 50mg. Read some of the side effects here figured they must surely be on someone who is definitely on a higher dose.  Anyway, I am a person who is highly addicted to drinking coca cola. I drink like a 2 liter bottle a day.  Well, not any more.  This medicine has cured me of that in 2 days. All carbonated beverages taste flat like Robitussin cough medicine. Good side is that'll help me lose weight and the better side is I have yet to have my headache."


"I had stopped taking birth control all together for about a month and lost a ton of weight and my breasts got smaller and then  my doctor put me on Apri. Easily one of the worst things to happen to me. I've never had such bad acne in my life and it seems like it never stops. I've also gained at least 10 pounds in addition to my normal weight and that's being modest. I feel bloated ALL THE TIME and I can't tell if I look fat because I'm bloated or because it's the weight being distributed right into my stomach. I'm switching back to my old birth control. Apri sucks."


"I had pretty moderate acne (I've suffered from acne since I was 10) when I started Nexplanon. I figured It was time to start on a birth control anyway so I looked into Nexplanon. I was initially worried that it would make my acne even worse since that is what most people had been saying. Not the case. I've had it for almost 6 months. Skin has never been clearer. And no babies. So that's a plus."


"I was prescribed topical ointment for my nostrils for an upcoming surgery. I've encountered a headache ever since I started using it. My surgeon prescribed it for an upcoming surgery."


"I am on lexapro since I was 16, so for the past basically five years I've struggled with anxiety. My doctor decided about three weeks ago to give me ativan as a "break the glass kind of emergency" immediate anxiety relief. I've only used it twice since then and I don't know how to describe this medicine other than quiet. It makes everything so quiet. and for someone with anxiety, its a miracle. I've learned what the on-set of an attack looks like, and by taking this medicine within thirty minutes I am calm, collected and have completely avoided what might have been a mental breakdown. Honestly, this drug is such a life saver. It does make you a little sleepy but nothing at all unbearable. I can take it any time of the day. its amazing."


"This made my daughter and I nauseous. She threw up, we were both exhausted by it. She had headaches. It was awful.  Better to let the flu run its course. My other daughter and husband tolerated it very well."


"I have been on this medication for a year now. Originally I was put on it to help decrease my terrible cramps and throbbing migraines. The first 6 months it worked like a charm. The only side effects I had were mood swings and after the first 3 months I was able to control them. However starting in January, my migraines started coming back, in February debilitating cramps came back. At first we thought it was because I had switched allergy medications, but found that not to be the case after switching back to my old one. I will be switching to another choice. However, it has been effective as a birth control, and in shortening periods (mine to only 4 days)."


"I got nexplanon  mid March 2015, was period free for a month mid April I got my period 3 weeks was just spotting now for a week I've had a heavy period non stop. I called my Dr and the nurse said to see how it goes for 3 months and if it continues they will put me on the pill so it can regular my period."


"I was on Flovent for almost 2 months.  It was not helping me it was making me worse.  I had an extremely bad burning pain in my chest and throat. The burning became so bad and my breathing was becoming worse. I discontinued it on my own and now all of my symptoms have subsided. I am breathing better and no more burning.  "


"I started off with a cut near my mouth that got infected with Staph which then spread to my mouth and throat. I could not eat for a week because of the terrible sores in my mouth. I was prescribed Cefidinr and after being on that for 3 days had no improvement, but as soon as they put me on Bactrim it started clearing up within hours!"


"So far it's been working good and I've been seizure free. My last medication was Depakote and that just didn't work at all I was having seizures at least once a week. Unlucky for me I experienced extreme side effects with felbamate such as insomnia,  nausea, weight loss (which I don't mind too much) and weakness in the muscles. At first the drug kept me in a real surreal state of mind the first two months I was on it. I was at the highest dose and my doctor decided to lower it to help with the nausea and surrealism. Even after that food just doesn't look appetizing. It helped with the nausea but the surrealism comes around every now and then. So the drug itself is great but the side effects are just very extreme."


"I tried so many acne medications, but none of them did the job as well as Accutane.  It's been about 6 months since I finished my cycle and I haven't had a problem with acne since. I had bad cystic acne that I hated and it made me never want to go out or do anything for fear of people seeing how bad my face was.  Initially I was scared of using the medication because of all the side effects, but they were really not bad and I survived it with barely any issues except the dry skin.  Your acne will get a bit worse before it gets better so be patient and stick with it."


"I'm a healthy 20 year old with no history of blood clots, and my doc prescribed YAZ, though I couldn't even finish one month's pack. I noticed a significant clear-up in my breakouts, but it wasn't enough to outweigh the side effects: nausea/vomiting, diharrea, breast tenderness, mood swings, and migraines. The final straw came with a sudden lingering pain accompanied by swelling in my upper right leg that lasted for several hours before abating. I have nothing to confirm that this was a blood clot or was related to the drug, but further research revealed to me that YAZ is currently under thousands of lawsuits due to debilitating and fatal blood clots in seemingly healthy girls. I am now off of YAZ with no intention of returning to it."


"I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo on and off for 2 years now and haven't had a problem. My insurance switched me to this medication and I've had nothing but problems with it. Nausea and headaches, my periods have been up to two weeks longs and I've had much pain during the time of them. You should try it for yourself but for me it wasn't good and I took it for 4 months. The doctor had me stay on to see if it got better and it hasn't so I was forced to switch to something else."


"I have been on gabapentin 600mg three times a day for a while for my fibromyalgia and it works get for that. My psychiatrist just increased it to 800mg three times a day for my bipolar depression and anxiety and it is really helping with that too. I noticed the first day on 800mg that I felt calmer and happier. I am happy"


"Thats sad so many people write so negative about this birth control. I on the other hand have had no issues I first got it in 2008 had it in all of the three years with a normal period and no side effects. After I got it out two months later I was pregnant.  My baby girl is healthy and 4 weeks now. I have gotten Implanon a second time because it worked so well the first time. I highly recommend it as I do to all my friends and family."


"I have been on Sprintec for over 2 years and I absolutely love it.  I had been on 2 other birth controls previously, Seasonique and Femcon and hated both.  Seasonique made me have my period every day for 5 months straight.  I am so regular on Sprintec down to the hour.  And it is so cheap. I LOVE SPRINTEC!"


"I've been on humira for almost 2 years. I feel it works pretty well, I do notice some joint pain before it rains, and the day before my shot, but my doctor says that can be due to damage already done. For anyone considering starting it, my experience was this, I typically have plaque psoriasis on my scalp and knees, when I first started the shots I had an itchy 2-3 day rash at the injection site (This my doctor resolved by having me ice the shot site first, I recommend this to everyone) I also had guttate psoriasis spread over my thighs and sides, which thankfully went away as I said after 4 months, it was painful and snagged on my clothes, it would have been a deal breaker if it didn't go away, but it did thankfully."


"This is the only thing that works. "


"The first week was a little difficult for me. I was a total zombie the first few days. Once I got to my target dose of 300mg, things quickly evened out. I'm full of energy, I'm not as anxious or paranoid as I used to be, and I'm finally able to go to sleep and STAY asleep. Before I took Seroquel, I felt terrible. Like my life was just a dream, and that nothing and nobody, mattered at all to me. After taking Seroquel for just a week or two, I immediately felt real again. No more mood swings, no more crazy ideas of self harm, no more social problems! Seroquel has turned my life around. It might not work this well for a lot of people, but I sure hope it does."


"This medicine makes me feel paralyzed. I felt fine the first night I took it, it clearly stopped my night time nausea. But by the morning, I literally could not lift my head off the pillow for HOURS. I tried driving and felt like I was in an awake coma. I immediately called my Dr and asked for my Zofran back that I took in my first and second pregnancy. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone unless you can and want to sleep all day and have no other responsibilities requiring you to wake up and care for yourself and others. Seriously, I want to treat nausea not be in a coma. Thanks but no thanks."


"I started to get anxiety when I went back to work. I was prescribed lexapro by my doctor and started 3 days ago.  A lot of the reviews say to keep sticking with it so I plan too. As far as the side effects, I get the nausea and dizziness but it's not so severe that I can't function. I do however, feel like I'm constantly zoning out and just staring out into space sometimes. I do notice I yawn a lot too and my lower jaw feels really tense all the time. Does anyone else have this problem? I'm going to keep sticking with this drug. There is such good reviews once the side effects subside and your body adjusts to it."


"Well this is my second time using monistat the first time I had the cream and it was so uncomfortable but it worked after a week and that was like 4 years ago now this second time getting I had made my mind up that I was going to try a home remedy so I used apple cider vinegar and that relieved the burning and itching but I didn't feel like it was getting better quick enough so I just ended up buying the ovule pack and I must say it's getting better I had no problem with the insert it was just the cream that you applied for the itching and burning -  oh my goodness it burns but remember that's just because it's working I feel so much better"


"I have been using this for 3 days and I'm in awful pain and my face looks terrible like I have got really bad sunburn would not recommend anyone use this product as my skin is flaking and my moisturiser is causing to much extra pain."


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"Yaz has been great for me so far! I just had my baby and researched different birth control methods. I liked how Yaz sounded because I do suffer from PMDD. The first month I took this I didn't notice anything different (probably because I just had a baby and my hormones are out of whack still). But I have noticed much difference within the next 2 months of taking this.  My face has also cleared up which is awesome!  I was so worried about losing my sex drive on the pill but it seriously has INCREASED a lot! I was also worried about gaining weight on this but I have lost weight instead! The only negative side effect I somewhat experience is headaches and a little bit of nausea. Other than that I highly recommend YAZ."


"I did very well taking Tenuate and lost over 50 lbs.  It gave me more energy to exercise, less of an appetite, and generally more hope to get my weight regulated.  I didn't experience any negative side effects. However, when I stopped taking the pills, I slowly put the weight back on.  Almost all of it. It's devastating. I don't think it should be a short-term solution."


"I'm 58 & have smoked for 40 yrs. 1 1/2-2 packs a day. I'm on my 3rd month & still smoking 5-7 a day.  I have to quit but don't want to.  I'm a 6 month breast cancer survivor and they took away my hormones that I've been on for 30 yrs. So in the last 6 months I've had a lumpectomy, 7 wks of radiation, no hormones and am trying to quit smoking.  Needless to say the doctor gave me a prescription for depression. Now I'm gaining weight because I'm not smoking.  I expected Chantix to be a miracle pill, but now I realize it won't work unless I truly want to quit.  I REFUSE TO GIVE UP AND WILL CONTINUE WITH CHANTIX UNTIL I QUIT."


"I have been on Sutent now for 13 months. The full monty at 50 mg. It seems to be doing its main job which is to shrink and freeze the metastasis I have in lungs. I am told my own side effects are mild compared with most. The ones with medical significance and danger are under control - these are the high blood pressure, which is under control with additional blood pressure pills, and the messed up thyroid, also under control with pills. The main things that bothers me are the gastro side effects. I cannot get the diarrhea under control.  The painful violent gas now seems controllable using Simethicone.  I get a very acidy stomach with heartburn in last two weeks of cycle.  Sometimes can relieve with milk."


"There's a character limit so bullet points..
Been on this 2 months
Bad mood swings in the beginning, but they went away
cleared up acne on my back
have had 2 periods in the middle of a pack, so my body hasn't adjusted to that yet
This BC worried me at first but now I'm finding it to be positive. My overall moods are MUCH better."


"I have been on 20mg daily Fluoxetine for past 3 years for PMDD. This definitely helps me feel more normal at that time of the month. No more crying, mood swings and feeling out of control for 7 days every month. It has taken me 20+ years to get diagnosed with PMDD after seeing lots of dr's who didn't really understand. In the end i kept a diary. For 2 weeks of each month i would be fine followed by around 10 days of feeling low, irritable, moody, anxious etc.  I did increase the dose to 40mg daily at one point but kept getting bruises on my thighs and itchy legs (side effect) so reduced it back to 20mg. I would definitely recommend this to anyone else suffering from PMDD."


"I had been to many rehabs, tried the whole AA thing.

Nothing worked. I was drinking a slab of beer per day 4 many years b4 i realised that I need to do something... I was running a successful 300k p/y company but was so busy that I just never had the time to either cut back nor stop drinking.. I made the extreme decision to quit my business and take time off so that I could concentrate on quitting.  I just went to my gp and told him my situation, I requested Campral . I stayed on it for 8months 6 tablets per day and never drank once. That was 3 years ago now I now have social drinks without any issues. AA isn't for everyone and don't be daunted by the fact you will never drink again :) Controlled drinking does work if you make it work."


"I have tried over 6 different medicines in the past, none of which worked or gave me results that helped. (Very frustrating). I was put on Cymbalta and immediately evened out, though if I'm off for even a day I am an emotional wreck. So always have refills, or face the consequences."


"I have experienced anxiety, depression, and stress throughout all my life but have been able to control it. I started experiencing anxiety at a higher level in high school and job with some low level panic attacks. I still did my best to control  them with exercise and relaxation. In college my panic attack got so out of control I couldn't take my classes. My mom took me too the psychiatrist after seeing me not sleep. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Prescribed at first Zoloft and klonopin. I hated  taking these pills because they made me feel so dizzy. Took me a year to slowly get a little better. I noticed when I stopped taking them I would get ill. Now it's been 10 years of treatment and I can live a  normal life."


"Hello Everyone, if you are here looking for reviews then you are in somewhat of my feet a few days ago. About 2 weeks ago me and my girlfriend were having sex and all of a sudden the condom broke. We noticed and immediately stopped having intercourse and immediately drove to Walmart and they had no plan B so we took Take Action. She took it and that day experienced no symptoms. Throughout the whole time under the pill she experienced headaches , sore breast and she was extremely tired. Like tired to where you don't eat and you rather sleep and keep in mind she is well over the "weight limit" and she was on her most fertile days. She got it 3 days late and it started off slow then led into a heavy flow. Point is it works just have faith"


"Great, SSRI's do next to nothing for me but this has helped a TON. I tried Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, etc and they did very little for me but the week I started on Remeron 30mg I felt so much better, almost like myself again."


"I found Buspirone worked well for me. Primary reason for this is due to me only having mild anxiety, which Is where I think this medicine excels. After 2 days I noticed a big difference in my attitude and was able to think more clearly and get back to normality. I've still got another 3 weeks on the pill yet!"


"I am from the province of Quebec in Canada. In Canada we call the medication Champix but it is exactly the same. I am on the end of my third week and I am non smoker for 6 days now. It is a real miracle for me. I was a very heavy smoker for 45 years. I try everything but I never succeed, but now I believe that Champix will save my life. I have almost no side effects except for weird dreams. If I stop smoking believe me anyone can. Just give it a try it will save your life."


"I don't believe in taking a pill to deal with the complexity of weight gain.  That said, I decided to try Belviq along with nutritional and exercise changes to try to lose weight.  Weighing in at 270/5'5"/48 BMI I found Belviq to be an amazing supplement.  It controls appetite so that on a reduced calorie food plan I really don't feel hungry all the time.  I can eat smaller portions and not obsess about food all day, or feel starved and depressed.  It also changed my sleep patterns and I am, having the best sleep of my life right now.  The results are amazing.  20lbs in almost 6 weeks.  I didn't get the headaches folks report but I do have dry mouth with makes me drink more water.  That's not a bad trade off, don't you think?"


"My family nicknamed me the stone and gravel factory.

Start off with I've had 3 Lithotripsy's to break up monster stones; on top of passing over 100 (3mm or less stones).

Needless to say it was painful - the last occurance I was taken to the emergency room due to get this.....

dry heving..... and dehydration (This is the first time I'd ever had the uncontrollable vomit/heving issue).

So on the ambulance ride from hell they shoot me with morphine it did little to nothing for the pain - but made me feel good about huting.  The doc comes in and hits me with Tamsuloin in the IV...... SECONDS later the pain is nearly gone.  I thought I had died and gone to heaven.  Since then I have a standing script for the stuff and I'm fully human again."


"I have been taking this medication for about two weeks now and notice that the my levels in the morning have drop from 170 to 118.  But the side effect now is itching on the penis area.  Will consult with the MD to stop taking it if the itching continue."


"I have been taking Trileptal for almost 1 month now and its such a life saver. I have been suffering from partial epilepsy for more then a year since I have been going to the hospital for almost 5/6 months and they could not discover what the problem was so I had to see a private doctor who diagnosed me with partial epilepsy and put me on Trileptal. As soon as I took these tablets it reduced the attacks to 1 every two days and after a month it completely got rid of it, so I am really happy with these.

However, I do feel slightly drowsy after taking them but that does not matter since its taken all the seizures away which was my main concern since life just felt like hell prior to these. So I would definitely recommend it."


"Claritin D did help my nasal congestion, but the side effects I experienced just weren't worth it.  It made me nervous, jittery, and with extreme insomnia.  I did notice that my nasal congestion improved, but I can't tolerate the side effects."


"5mg did not keep my numbers down.  10 mg works wonders however I am dizzy everyday on 10 mg."


"I use Fioricet on regular basis and most of the time it seems to help."


"To make my story short, I suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and severe panic attacks in high school. After a couple of years of psychiatric help (no medicines at the time) I was able to live a complete free panic attack life for more than 13 years. Suddenly, after two important job transfers and a couple of personal set backs, the GAD returned along with severe panic attacks that led to the hospital a couple of times. Anxiety/Panic Attacks became so severe that I was simply not capable of performing my job nor having a social life and took a plane home thinking of quitting. Fortunately, I was convinced by my doctor to take Lexapro (10mg)... what a life changer. Positive effects began to kick in 3 to 4 weeks (activation symptoms did occur for 2 weeks)."


"I took Aviane for only 10 days but in that time I gained a bit of weight, had severe migraines almost everyday, spotting and severe nausea. I have migraines triggered easily normally but this was ridiculous. I woke up one morning and almost threw up because I constantly felt so sick. On day 11, before I could even take my next pill I started my period very heavily with very painful cramps - I wasn't supposed to start for another 2 1/2 weeks (this is what I was put on the pill to control). "


"Without Methadone, I wouldn't be here typing this. It literally saved my life. I was a heavy Narcotic user for over 10 years, my withdrawal nearly killed me from Dehydration. I got admitted to a Methadone program after being discharged from the Hospital. Ever since, My life changed around, for the best. I don't have to worry about getting sick anymore, thanks to Methadone. I've tried both versions, Liquid and pills, pills are MUCH BETTER."


"I have been on the trail pack for a couple of weeks. taking Cymbalta, Lexapro, Lamactial.  I was on Lyrica and was concerned about weight gain.  I had become so much more active and actually wanted to clean my house and walk the dogs on Lyrica but had not lost any weight with all the extra activity.  So I decided to try Savella.  I see my doctor in four days. I am pretty sure I want off this.  I don't often have problems with side effects but on Savella it is really bad.  The hot flash and night sweats are unbearable!  Last night I had hot flashes and severe chills at the same time. All I want to do is sleep."


"5 plus years of Lumbar/neck/shoulder/ankle/fibromyalgia/arthritis, etc, etc. For me this medicine is superior to anything I have tried, and tried them all. Been on 100mg 3 time a day for the last 1 year and a 1/2. They only thing this has not helped for me is migraines. I have noticed the side effects are less when taken regularly 3 times a day."


"I noticed a heavy cough and couldn't shake it off and very very  low ejaculation fluid level. My DR said no it should be normal ? It's coincidence ? I feel I know my body"


"I'm on day 2 of treating a urinary tract infection. I have been trying my best not to puke. I'm so nauseous, tired, and dizzy. I've had an irritation from my UTI it hasn't cleared up yet, so I will have to see what the rest of the week brings. I've never had problems with antibiotics before."


"Just started Linzess 290mcg yesterday morning and took another this morning both 30 mins before eating or drinking and so far no bowel movement at all. Still waiting...and it's 5 pm on the second day..  My gastro started me on this med as he is looking into my chronic pelvic pain. I usually 'go' about 5 x week. And that has been the same my entire life. Hopefully soon..."


"I take diphenhydramine in Ibuprofen PM to help me sleep, though I only take one pill and not more often than every third or fourth night. It works like a charm, enabling me to sleep without needing to get up and pee or waking up with my life concerns preventing a return to sleep, for 6-7 hours.
My concern is whether it is habit-forming, whether taking this drug for sleep on some nights increases the difficulty I have in falling asleep without the drug, on other nights."


"I'm 19 years old and I spent a total of 8 months on this medication. The first three months were great! No symptoms, no weight gain, no period! After those perfect 3 months I began losing large amounts of hair. In addition, I gained 15 pounds which I am now losing easily since switching to Camila. I had terrible migraine headaches, irregular bleeding, and I forgot to say my blood pressure when from a healthy low to 140/80 in just two months. My skin was yellow. However, on the bright side, I did reach an entire cup size larger (34C to 34D) but that's most likely from the weight gain and estrogen in general."


"This is the WORST damn injection do NOT GET it, 2 of my friends bled badly for 4 months after shots of this and I personally suffer a stupid condition that has no cure be warned. This will cause an autoimmune issue. Should be FDA banned"


"I absolutely love this product. I am 15 years old and this thing is a life saver. I use it every night before bed on my back, shoulders, chest and face. It clears my skin up in a couple days. The only down side I would say is that it drys out your skin alot. I have fairly oil skin too. But I use moisturizer so it isn't to much of a problem. I recommend it to my friends all the time."


"Been taking this drug irregularly due to headaches and blood in urine.  Was hoping I had found something to work.  Since my last dose in November I have had lots of blood in the urine.    I think the manufacturer should be told of these issues.  Having cystoscopy in early January to hopefully find out what is going on in the bladder. "


"Effexor works reasonably well for me. I'm on 150mg and for the most part it controls my depression. I do find it better to take this med in the morning. Firstly because I think it lessens the depression for me when I take it at that time. Also it stops the side effect of dizziness for me. If I miss the meds I know about it. As the dizziness does not go away otherwise. That's really the only side effect that I find that's negative about this med."


"Today is my first day taking the medication and within two hours I am ready to pass out. I feel so sleepy and its not really "regulating" my moods. In fact, I'm more aggravated than usual and going off on everybody. I also feel slightly nauseous and dizzy."


"I took the tablet as I had been constipated for around 2 weeks!!! Just over 2 hours since I had taken the tablet I felt very weak and sick, I felt as if I was about to throw up. Then the cramps started, they were horrific. Worse than anything I had ever felt before. It was as if I was getting punched from the inside (100x worse than any period pains I've experienced) and it lasted about an hour!!!! They did in the end relieve my constipation and the pains did stop but I will never take these tablets ever again, it was not worth going through all the pain."


"Didn't help with anxiety at all but did help some with depression. Take 60mg"


"I just got my IUD (mirena) put in yesterday. I am 23 years old with  a 1 year old son, my doctor recommended the IUD because I couldn't take anything oral that has hormones. I'm a complete b**** with the BC pills. The insertion was very uncomfortable for me and still have mild cramps, but I can say me and my fiance have a piece of mind that I won't be getting pregnant anytime soon, although we do want another. I read a lot of the negative experiences but everyone is different. So if you want to try it do it, and I love the fact that I don't have to remember a pill. Just talk with your doctor and I trust my gyno so I have no doubts."


"I've had chronic depression/dysthymia since early adolescence and have tried Prozac, Wellbutrin and Serzone in the past along with periods of CBT therapy mixed in.  Each of these medicines petered out eventually and the CBT seemed a bit superficial alone. Still in therapy and see a psych nurse who prescribed Pristiq - my life has completely turned around. I've been on it for about a year now. I started at 50mg/day then upped to 100mg/day taken in the evening. CBT is much more productive now and personal/professional life has become not only manageable but fun. No one drug is for everyone but this one has changed my life."


"I've only been taking it for four days now. I am concerned with how tired I feel after taking the medication. My doc prescribed me a 600mg dosage but had me break it in half for the first three days. I sometimes feel weak walking around for some reason. I will give it time to see if it improves my disorder. I can report that I have no appetite on this medication but then again I also take Adderall."


"Klonopin has been a wonderful medication for me. I'm a young male who gets social anxiety, and overall anxious feelings about situational matters that I just couldn't stop. Well, I take 0.5 mg of Klonopin once daily and haven't had a hint of social nor general anxiety since. I can now focus on school, interact with others with confidence, sleep well at night, and enjoy my life again.The medication gives you a steady sense of calm and tranquility WITHOUT making you feel sedated (at least it does for me), and its effects lasts between 6-8 hours! Xanax worked as well, but it made me too sedated to adequately perform my daily schedules, plus didn't last as long. "


"Although the 12mcg/hour patch did help with my pain it did not offer the relief I thought it might for 72 hours which is the life of a single patch. I still had pain, just not as severe. Then I broke out in a rash on chest, arms, thighs and back. Along with the rash a rise in blood pressure which had previously been well within acceptable range for my age of 62. I was placed on a blood pressure medication but have not seen a satisfactory drop in numbers. After finding information that 1 person in 10 will experience either very high blood pressure or very low blood pressure and given my history of hypersensitivity to drugs, I am thinking that I have no other alternative than to get off the fentanyl patch."


"I've been on the patch for a month now going on my 2nd, this is also my first time using any birth control & so far I'm happy with it. It definitely has done its job with preventing  pregnancy. I started on a Monday, Tuesday morning, the 2nd day of use, I was very nauseous for just a little while & went away. After that it was mostly just my poor boyfriend dealing with my mood swings, I was pretty emotional as expected with all those hormones & it didn't last long. aside from that, no other side effects since week one/two, its perfect for just remembering it once a week.  It has stuck very well to the arms, I'll also mention that I got pretty bad cramps before my period, not sure if that was a side effect but they were worse than normal"


"Hi im not sure on how to ask a question on here, but i need help because i dont know what type of anxiety i have i'll let you know my symptoms everyday my head feels tight its on and off throughout the day i also cant sit there and be still thats why i play my xbox 24/7 to keep me focus. I cant step one foot outside or even spend quality time with my son because i get panicy i constantly think of my breathing unless im on my xbox, im to worried to take citalopram ive seen good and bad reviews but i need my life back for my son, i got 10mg citalopram had them over a month to scared to take also taken one propanolol 40mg had a few side affects dry eyes and blurred vision, but to me can a drug actually work for anxiety please help xx"


"I have suffered hormonal migraines since my early 20's (now early 40's). I had tried most everything for migraines and they were still coming and starting to cluster.  I was put onto Topirmirate by my GP at the recommendation of the specialist I saw after plan A stopped working after 6 months. I had some extremity tingling for about 6 weeks when I first started (I was slowly built up to 100mg daily dose).  In the interest of full disclosure I am also a type 1 diabetic so I am monitored pretty closely for sight and kidney function and I have had no issues around this. I have also started taking an anti depressant to combat a hormone imbalance issue so I don't get the mood swings either."


"I have been taking Latuda for schizoaffective for the past 14 months.

I have been sleeping like a baby and have no delusions what so ever.

BUT

I have been very addicted to temptations. I have been drinking a lot more than usual and I gained a total of 20kg in these 14 months. My lifestyle is not helping either. I just feel empty, careless, disorganized and unhappy. I do not have motivation to even wash the dishes or dress up like I used to. I am ready to switch to another medication but this med is good for delusions.

One of the severe side effects that I have experiences is I have been talking to myself. Repeating my thoughts out loud all day everyday."


"My doctor said I have chronic constipation, since laxatives stopped working, fiber supplement, water  fruit  vegetables don't do anything to me. I had an entire bottle of Magnesium Citrate and didn't do anything to me. I was so miserable and constipated that I didn't know what to do anymore. My stomach looked like a big balloon and I had gas. My doctor gave me 4 bottles of Linzess 145 mcg/capsule. I took it and it works. I am so happy I found out about Linzess. The first few days the Bowel Motion was watery, but now it looks better. Its the best to take it early in the morning as someone already said with a tall glass of water, and within an hour you will go. I am so happy to know about Linzess and I hope it keeps doing miracles to me. Recommended."


"Works great most of the time.  The problem is the price is going up and up.  The other problem is the restriction on the amount that can be purchased at one time.  I take one everyday but I can only buy 15 at a time and only 30 in a month.  It's hard to believe that the sale of the medicine has to be controlled.  On the last day of the month I have to wait until the next day to buy the med - so stupid.  Especially when traveling and I can't purchase some in advance.  It should be prescription again so I can receive 30 at one time."


"I had my first seizure in 04/04/14 whilst driving and they found that I had epilepsy. The neurologist put me on keppra. It is by far the best drug I've had to take. Initially it was a pain as I was always angry, depressed because I lost my Driving Licence and tired all the time. All I wanted to do was sleep. However, once it took this medication after 6 months, the side effects wore off and I was getting back to my old self again. Happy and all that. I once forgot to take my tablets for 2 days. I had a seizure. Biggest mistake I've made. I always remember to take my tablets now. I'm fit free now. Please take your tablets. They do help."


"I started this pill after having a bad experience with Tri-Sprintec.  I loved the fact that with TriSprintec, my breasts were bigger and I had very little acne, but it made me change into an emotional crazy person I didn't recognize. I love Sprintec for the fact that it doesn't change my mood in the least, and my body has not changed from taking it. However, it does not seem to help my very stubborn moderate acne. My face is very oily and very breakout prone. I am also UTI prone, and I have had 4 UTIs while being on this pill. Overall, this is a very good pill if you are small, want a lower dose pill, and don't have acne."


"My doctor started me on this. The very first pill I took, I experienced what can only be described as extreme intoxication. My speech slurred, I fell and stumbled, experienced double vision and eventually either passed out or went into a deep sleep. I have not taken any other medications, so this was not an interaction. Never again, folks.

I'm glad it works for some people, but that was one of scariest medication side effects I ever experienced."


"Switched from Atenolol after many years due to usual beta blocker problems (tiredness, etc) and blood pressure wouldn't stay down long, tightness in chest and breathlessness. After 3 months on Coreg CR, tightness in chest much better, breathlessness no change, blood pressure stays down all day, but is 147/91 at night and in the morning. It is 113/57 two hours after medication, but I am also taking Isosorbide ER at the same time, which also lowers blood pressure as a side effect. Coreg CR is much more expensive, but I would rather take this anytime compared to Atenolol. Also beware of mixing these with Nasonex (no matter what they say) and any cold decongestants with phenylephrine. They will increase blood pressure."


"I have PCOS but do have regular periods. When I started taking Metformin I was 11 stone 7. I have tried to lose weight prior to all this and I have managed to lose half a stone before it slowly starts going back on again - like a yoyo and thats not through letting my diet slip. I have only been on the medication a few days but there has been a noticeable difference in my appetite already. I haven't had any unpleasant side effects apart from a little wind (woops). I weighed myself this morning after taking only 7 tablets (1 500g tab 3x a day) and I am already loosing - 11 stone 4. I will be back to update you with how I get on over the next few weeks. So far so good!"


"Cymbalta actually did help, but please talk to your Dr as soon as possible if you notice any changes in your vision. I was literally 2 weeks away from going blind .I was in my early 40s and developed severe cataracts in both eyes very quickly. After seeing several doctors and specialists I had them removed.One of the specialists did research and found that cymbalta was the cause, a very rare side effect but it can happen."


"Our daughter was on this when she was in elementary school, it was pretty bad. It made her so terribly tired she couldn't keep up in school. Terrible way for a child to live. Over the summer we were going on a vacation and she begged us to take her off it so she wouldn't be so tired so we had to gradually wean her off and then back on again when school started. Thank goodness the tic eventually went away after about a year or a year and a half or so..."


"I take 75 MG of Diclofenac twice a day for osteoarthritis predominately in the knees. I am a 44 year old male employed full time and spend long periods of time on my feet quite frequently.I can not say enough how much this drug improved my life. My knee pain was getting so bad I thought I was going to need replacement surgery.  I can take long walks and run up the stairs again. One caution is to make sure you eat with food and drink plenty of water throughout the day. A glass of milk and a banana  does the trick. t will give you an upset stomach if you don't."


"Helped sleeping but not significantly more than other types of medications. And without the deal from the manufacturer it was very, very expensive"


"I started taking birth control when I was 15 because my periods were extremely heavy and my cramps were unbearable. Over the 2 years that I've taken it, I can say that my periods have lightened up tremendously, my cramps have lessened, and even my face has cleared up. However, emotionally speaking - I constantly felt irritable, was always hungry, and got sad over nearly everything. It was like being on my period every day, only without the actual period part. I've gained over 40 pounds, which I can't contribute all to the pill of course, but I can say that it has definitely played a part in it. I can't say it will affect everyone as it did me, but I am currently switching to a lower dosage in hopes that I can get back to myself."


"Here's my situation: female, mid 30's, smoker, drinker, bipolar depression. I was already taking wellbutrine for depression, so I just stopped taking it when I started with Contrave. Smooth sailing. The benefit of having bipolar in this situation is that the medication I take for that, Lamotrigine, is not only a mood stabilizer but an anti-seizure med. The bottom line: I haven't thought about smoking at all, haven't felt the need to drink and don't even think about it, and my mood and temperament is even keeled. This is great! I have found a med that tackles all of my problems, and it works! So I'm on week 2 now. After the 1st week, I lost 8 pounds in my gut. No change the 2nd week. I have been staying under 1200 calories/day and exercising"


"I've been taking stimulants for ADD almost all of my life... Except for high school - man, did, I fall apart then. Parents, never take your children off these medicines if they're on them for a reason and doing well. I'd continue the route.

This medicine is alright but I do not like the "come down" of it at all. Makes me very irritable and angry, then extremely depressed. It does give me a burst of energy which gets me motivated to start doing things and what not - which I like, but, just the come down is brutal. I don't like methylphenidate. I want to try Adderall as I heard it is less intense. Anyways, make sure you drink a lot of water on this medication and try to eat something."


"This is an anti inflammatory.  If you have a serious inflammatory response in your system, this will take time to reduce your pain. It is not like oral pain relievers with near immediate results. Patience is needed. If you're having trouble with it adhering to the skin, make sure the area is free from oils, either naturally or lotions or soap residue. I have no problems at all with them. My RA flared up in addition to my cocyx broken off, literally.  The pain  was so severe that oral meds weren't effective. It took several days to feel the beginning of relief, and I've improved steadily. If you've used these short term and are the impatient type, chill out and give them a chance. They do work."


"I've been using Lo Loestrin Fe for almost 10 months now I began using them after I gave birth. They are truly effective I don't suffer from spotting or periods and I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. My doctor did mention with drinking this your stopping your period if you have periods, you are probably taking it wrong. It's normal to spot a little on the last week of the pack."


"This is my second time taking this medication, both times it was prescribed for a alleged spider bite. The first time I took it I stopped before finishing because the side effects were terrible. I experienced headache, dizziness, flu symptoms and flushing. The second time I took it had the same experience so I drank 2 liters of water and symptoms subsided tremendously. This a double antibiotic so it is imperative that you drink  a very large amount of water when taking it otherwise the medication is concentrated in your system and the side affects will be unbearable."


"Switched from ortho-tri-cyclene to Tri-lo-marzia because I mysteriously received a  free renewal in the mail (w/o prescription). Weird, I know. It's been making me super tired, bloated, and depressed. I've been taking it for 5 days and I'm going to stop taking it and see my doctor asap. I don't know why I got this free, un-prescribed prescription in the mail but it sucks."


"I have been to rehab twice in three years. I went to an addictionist and was prescribed Antabuse. I didn't get it filled due to the cost & fear of side effects. I made a deal with myself that if I messed up and drank, my "punishment" would be getting it filled. I messed up once, and said ok, that was a mulligan. If I mess up again... Which I did. So I got it filled. More than two weeks later, I am still sober! I am taking half pills every 3-4 days, keeping it in my system without it costing so much. Zero side effects, except for being SOBER! Someone drank in front of me on Thanksgiving. Normally I would be rabid to have some as well. With Antabuse, I couldn't be bothered to care or crave it."


"I have experienced daily pain of endometriosis for a number of years now.  This medication has allowed me to have more energy as my energy is no longer taken by managing my pain.  I do experience bloating in the third month but that's a minor side effect I can live with."


"I've been on Seroquel for a couple months and I'm surprised at how good it works and how I have minimal side effects. I take 100mg-300mg at night and before my naps, just depending on how tired I already am without the medicine. Like most people, if you don't get ample sleep (8-10 hours), you usually wake up feeling tired & groggy. It usually wears off within a couple hours though. I noticed when I take it my eyes become super red like I just finished smoking weed. I have experienced a little chest pain in my lower rib cage but it's tolerable. Other than that, I sleep like a baby; I have the vivid dreams which in my opinion is neither negative or positive. But it's helped in stabilizing my mood & controlling my swings."


"The bup works 100% better than any pain pill. At 8mg i experience full pain relif for 8hrs and tapering down to ultimately 16hrs of relief"


"I had the Mirena inserted in 3/05, loved it, no complaints. 1 tiny one, her name is Gabriella, I found out that while the Mirena was still in I was pregnant (3 years into my 5years).  We were very nervous, I was using the Mirena because of severe possibility of birth defects with medications I was taking. She is our miracle and we have been blessed. The 99.9% effective is very prominent."


"I have tried so many unsuccessful times to quit smoking.  I have used patches, tried cold turkey, even hypnosis! Nothing worked.  I have smoked for more than 35 years.  I finally decided to try the Chantix, thinking the entire time that it would fail as well.  When my doctor told me that it actually blocked the nicotine receptors in the brain instead of just simply replacing the nicotine itself, I began to have some hope.  I smoked for about a week, and the craving began to diminish.  Cigarettes began to taste different.  I had cigarettes, but I just did not want to smoke them.  I knew then that something had changed.  I had very crazy dreams, not scary, just crazy, but that was doable.  I didn't get depressed at all."


"I am 66 yr. old and get a lot of UTI's after going on the bike, in the pool, and apparatus at the gym that causes friction in that area. I usually get ciproflaxcin, which doesn't affect me much. But, Macrobid, causes, stomach troubles, nausea, chest and lung problems, chills, fevers, dizziness, palpitations, headaches, and more. I didn't have time to say " no" to the walk in doc. who gave me this again, but, I will never, ever, use it again. I know it  going to take another week, to get " semi- normal" again, but, this med takes me down every time."


"I was prescribed Suboxone, buprenorphine, for chronic pain in 2004. When the patch, Butrans, came along, I was given that, but it itched too much. Recently, I moved to an area that virtually has no idea that buprenorphine is great for pain relief. After much suffering, I found someone who would prescribe it for such, but my insurance also is behind the times and so after a few $200 copays, I heard about Belbuca so I tried it. After a couple of doses, I figured out the best way to open the pouch, and for the most part, it dissolved fine. The problem is its just too weak. The highest dose didn't cut it for me. I gave it up and accepted the generic sublingual tablets of buprenorphine, which are covered by my insurance. They are fine."


"I have suffered from TMJ issues for many years and was prescribed many pain meds but the narcotics made me very ill.  I started taking Ultram ER 200mg and for once I could actually function in the real world!  I recommend anyone needing long-term pain relief to look into Ultram ER"


"Well I have been on Victoza for 6 weeks and estimate a weight loss of about 20 pounds maybe a little less.  I did not even know this was really for weight loss and that was why the doctor gave it to me.  But hey its working.  I don't have a goal except to wear a pair of Men Speedo Bikini Swim suit.   I know sounds funny but If I can get to 250 and with my height I will look good in them.  My trip to Asia with the wife is in November so wish me luck.  Oh and it is helping my A1C"


"I am a 18 year old male. I have been on Remicade for about a year now. I got Uveitis about 4 years back. My thing, according to the doctors is chronic bilateral panuveitis. I have in both my eyes. I had been on so many medications including 6 months on steroids. But miracle came with Remicade - my inflammation is under control now. I will be on it for about a year or two more."