"I am 28 years old and have one child. I've had my Mirena for about 4 months now. I was very scared and nervous for the insertion, from having read many people saying it was extremely painful and/or uncomfortable. It was no more painful or uncomfortable than my annual exam.

I was in the middle of my period during insertion, and there was no more bleeding beyond the end of my cycle. Very slight cramping that I probably wouldn't even have noticed had I not been expecting it.

The only thing I can say is that occasionally my cramps that I normally get during my period hurt differently. I've still gotten my period each month.

I love the Mirena!! Highly recommended."


"About an hour after taking the recommended dose for a bad cough, I had massive watery diarrhea. Cough seems to be gone though."


"Not only do I have Interstitial Cystitis, but I also have an extremely small bladder. After the 2nd surgery to stretch it, it still only has a capacity of 350 mL. My doctor just started me on Elmiron for the pain, and will do a Botox treatment for the bladder spasms in a couple weeks. Since I started taking the Elmiron, I have noticed blurred vision. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, or if it is unrelated and the onset of symptoms is just a coincidence."


"I have been on this medication for four months and hit 40 pounds loss this morning. I can't believe how well this works! I was a very compulsive eater. Eating fast food and snacking was a daily occurrence. This medication has completely taken away the compulsive behavior. I used to binge eat and say to myself " okay this is the last time. Tomorrow, I'm gonna make some changes". And those changes never happened. Or if they did, I would last a week or so and then have a "cheat day" and never recover from it. This medication has made it possible to stay on track for a long period of time. I eat well, count every calorie, exercise, and have not felt the desire for a cheat day once. French fries still look good but my brain is able to say no now"


"I take a very low dose-5mg of Ambien at bedtime when I know I need a great night's sleep! I had one experience of taking this after drinking and it wasn't an experience I'd ever like to relive! Crazy- to say the least! I have not done any sleep walking or strange night activities!"


"This stuff starts working on Day One. Within a couple hours of taking it, I already feel like the congestion has halted and just needs to clear up. Make sure to take the whole pack, but all three times I've ever had bronchitis sneak in during a cold, Zithromax knocks it right out. No side effects for me."


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"Overall I was very satisfied with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I only got breakthrough bleeding for the whole of second week of the first pack, and then that was it. It did not lighten my periods (if anything they were heavier for a couple of days), but it did decrease cramps and nausea. I did have slight nausea (especially during the first week of each new pack), but it more more of an occasional annoyance, nothing disruptive. I only had one night in which I experienced extreme nausea, but just power through this and hopefully it goes away!
The only reason I stopped taking this pill is because I get aura migraines, and my doctor thought it best for me to try something different. Otherwise, I really was happy with this pill."


"Felt a cold sore coming, went to pharmacy and started treating it. Thank God for Abreva, it's definitely sped up the healing process!"


"Although this is the first brand I've tried, it's horrible. I take birth control because I'm lacking iron and my period has become irregular (comes, gone for a week and is back). It's my second month on it and so far, I hate it. This past month, I've gained around 10 pounds, reaching the 120s. I've never even reached 115 in the past, and it makes me self-conscious. On top of that, I've been extremely emotional recently. I cry over small things and sometimes I start crying all by myself for no reason. My stomach also hurts A LOT a week before my period starts and when I'm on it. I have more complaints but those were the major ones. I'm supposed to take it for 6 months or more but I can't handle it and I need to get another asap."


"I was prescribed Seasonique to combat my premenstrual symptoms. I used to get extremely depressed and suicidal in the few days before my period (while still on BC) so my doctor thought it would be a good idea to have me take 3 month birth control with no placebo pills so I wouldn't have my period. The first month was fine, no huge mood disturbances that I noticed and my face broke out a lot but I was hopeful still for the emotional benefits. After that month, I started getting very depressed and eventually started a full blown horribly heavy period about a month and a half in. I never skipped a pill. After 12 days of my period I went back to the doctor and she put me on Yaz, but this period will not let up, even now at 21 days in."


"Got the implant August 2014. Period took around 5 months to become at a regular pace. It's now November 2015 and I get my period once every 2 months and get mood swings a few days before it. Soon looking to take it out but I'm trying to hold off doing that until the 3 years are up."


"My Dad has been suffering with Psoriasis for way too long.  It's emotionally draining for him until we tried Humira.  His skin improved within the first week of the injection.  The complicated thing was waiting for his health insurance to approve and pay for it. Going through all the tests to make sure he's free of any infection before treatment can be started took awhile also.  Overall, we are very happy with the results.  We just hope that the price can be cheaper for people without health insurance."


"I've been taking Geodon for about four weeks. Before that I was on Quetiapine which works well but gave me horrible weight gain (their paper says 10 pounds a year average and I gained 23 in 6 week! Still eating well too!)
I have had minor side effects. When I first take it, it affects my concentration. I have a hard time driving and specifically moving things like looking at the road make me sleepy. If I'm not driving (or looking at the road specifically) my tiredness seems to be much better. I have had some short term memory problems especially if I'm stressed at the same time. Other than that this med has worked well for me and is keeping my weight down. Now I just have to exercise off the 23 pound belly and thighs the quetiapine gave me."


"I remember looking at this website 5 or so months ago trying to find reviews on Zoloft and I must admit it scared me to even try it. I have been struggling with anxiety/panic disorder since the age of 13. (I am now 19) It would come and go, I would be good for a few months and then have a month of extreme anxiety. I have tried almost every medication out there from Celxa, Paxil, Lexapro, Abilify and many more. All of them made me feel emotionless. Yeah, the anxiety was gone but so was all my other emotions. I went a year without any medication only to hit rock bottom. I couldn't leave the house, I quit my job, and overall lost my passion for life! Zoloft changed that, it truely saved my life! I HIGHLY recommend Zoloft!"


"I am over 60 years old, have afib with medication, have rheumatoid arthritis on medication.  I was given levaquin to take for bronchitis infections and ear infection previously treated with zpac.  I only took two pills, and had tendon problems in my legs so bad I could barely walk,  I quit taking immediately, it took a while to get over the pain in my legs.  I should never have been given it due to pre existing conditions and age."


"I waited 1 month to write this review. Hopefully things will stay the same. First of all, I read quite a few reviews before I took this pill. Let me tell you, I was terrified. I paid more attention to the bad reviews because with my luck I would suffer from every bad side effect of this pill. My main concern was weight gain and mood swings. I broke out but took control of it by going on proactive. It's working but I have to make sure to wash morning and night. No falling asleep will make up. My breasts were tender for the first couple of weeks, actually, it was quite painful. No weight gain. My appetite has actually decreased. I had bad PMS episodes and that's when I gained weight. This pill seems to help with that. Overall, I am happy."


"I've been on enbrel with other meds then finally with metrotexato since I was about 19 years old. The other meds I took were strong (harsh). So before I start, the absolute first credit in recovery goes to God.

Now about the med, Enbrel, It really has helped me out in living a normal life (just add exercise)... Big difference from not being able to get up to being able to run again. Yet lately each time an injection has been made on my upper left arm, it feels odd. I feel as if the fluid is running into my veins going towards my rib cage. One time it felt as if it was going directly to my heart. Later it would feel warm in those areas, but giving it a few minutes later it would feel cool, oddly fresh. I would like to know if others have had similar symptoms."


"I wish I started using this before but hesitated because of the size and hardness of the ring. I didn't know then that it kind of softens a bit when inside your vaginal canal. During the first week of use, I did experience some vaginal discharge. This is normal though because it is a foreign object inside you. It did subside after a couple of days probably because my body got used to it. I also had a very very slight mood swing, nothing that I can't handle, but it went away after 2 weeks or so. My hubby said that he doesn't feel it during sex, which I'm so glad. Overall, this is an awesome birth control for me being a very busy nursing student. I'm also a self-pay patient, but my dr. gave me a 50% off discount card for the next 12 rings. 10%u2605s"


"I have been on Opana Er 60mg 3x a day for over a year now for chronic back pain.  It is wonderful.  Nothing has ever worked for me like it has.  Not fentanyl patches, not oxys, nothing.  I suggest any of you have a genetic test done by your pain doctor. I did.  It allows your doctor to be able to tell what pain meds work for you the best.  It isn't always about what med is the strongest, its about what your body will use."


"My daughter see and hear things that are not there.  She has been taking concerta 36mg for over a year.  But all of a sudden, she is so scared of everything.  "


"I was originally on Prozac 20mg for my depression.  I found the Prozac helpful, but emotionally numbing.  I am participating in psychotherapy and it got to the point that I couldn't really access my feelings and it was interfering with my therapy. I spoke to my doctor and he switched me to Pristiq 50mg. I found that it was easy to adjust to (some nighttime sweating but that's about it).  It gives me very good control of my depression.  My irritability is also very well controlled.  However, I am now able to access my feelings when I need to (such as in therapy) and I feel less numb. I am still able to manage stress just as well as when I was on Prozac, yet I don't feel so disconnected from the world and from myself."


"I've had a great experience with Buspar 20 mg daily added on to 37.5 mg of Effexor XR. I have genralized anxiety disorder and Social Phobia, and Buspar has made an enormous improvement. The anxiety is not completely gone but much more manageable. Buspar is a great alternative for people who do not want to risk becoming addicted to the narcotics, such as Xanax. I take it twice a day in the morning and evening, 10mg each time. Within the hour I feel less anxious and calmer. It takes a few weeks to fully take effect (about 5-6 weeks for me), which my psych told me beforehand and I found accurate, so give it time."


"Makes me more anxious. Higher doses are worse."


"My boyfriend & I accidentally got too intense on one occasion, & even though he didn't penetrate me all the way, & we didn't mess around long enough for him to cum inside of me, we decided to take Plan B after talking about it later on since he did cum about 30 minutes beforehand & we weren't sure if any remnants of his sperm would make their way inside of me. I took the pill exactly 24 hours after the incident & experienced no side effects whatsoever. I have roughly a 32-35 day cycle, & the day our incident happened was 4-5 days after my period had ended. While on the pill I experienced dryness in my cervix, which later became light brown spotting, & then dark, sticky brown blood which turned into my period! You will be FINE! I promise!!"


"The cost of this pill is so low for me that I chose this over the Loestrin 24 Fe which is what my sister is on. I figured that saving $14-17 was worth having 3 more inactive pills. So far (2 packs in) I haven't experienced any negative symptoms. I've always had chronic yeast infections based around my cycle and now I don't have that issue since ovulation isn't a problem anymore. I only spot for a day which is nice since I no longer have to drop more money on period supplies. My breasts are perkier, but I haven't had a major change in size so far.

Over all, I am very pleased with this pill. Reading all the negative side effect posts makes me a little paranoid though!"


"So yeah, ladies do your self a favour and get Plan B. Took this one for the first time last month after a camping trip at 48 hrs after and well I'm now pregnant. Also if you have unprotected sex 4 days before your most fertile day or on the day JUST get two pills to increase odds of not conceiving.... Also, I'm hearing if your BMI is more than 25 apparently the 1.5mg $40-$50 pill isn't enough... so again get two especially if in this window. Stay strong....& May The Force Be With You."


"Victoza is a wonder medicine. I've been on it for two weeks, and have lost about ten pounds. (With many more to go!) I am rarely hungry at all anymore, and when I am hungry, it doesn't take much food at all to make me feel full. In between meals, I sometimes get a slight stomachache, but I much prefer that to feeling ravenously hungry all the time. Victoza also seems to be controlling my blood sugar in conjunction with Glumetza and Lantus. I've been able to stop Novolog, and hope to decrease or eliminate the Lantus. I hope it continues to work so well for me."


"What a medicine, amazing result"


"I LOVE THIS BIRTH CONTROL PILL. Before birth control pills I would have horrible periods. Heavy bleeding, painful cramps, period would last for months, vomiting, etc. On this I had only a 4 day period! Light bleeding and the cramps were better but still hurt. I would definitely recommend this for women to try."


"I have been sixty pounds over my 5'7 210 pound body. Started this expedition eight months ago and lost 56 pounds. I must admit I do exercise three times a week swimming slow slaps. My health has taken a great step forward and the finish line is near. Try it or stay fat."


"I started this pill after a horrible experience with implanon. I've been on the pill for over a year and I love it! My periods are predictable and very light, and have had no weight gain. I only get light acne (one or two pimples) when my cycle is about to come on I've had no breakthrough bleeding, but have noticed a decrease in sex drive, but not by too much."


"I haven't found the perfect medication, but this is among the best so far. What is nice is that is also indicated for pain and helps my severe pain condition by reducing neuropathic pain."


"3 years - no attacks or side effects. Am now having one - forgot how bad they are. Going to watch diet closer. Overall good medicine - take 300 mg/day.
I'm 50 yrs old."


"I used this medication for 3 days for motor tics (blinking and head jerking)

The first day I took half a tablet in the morning and half a tablet at night.  The side effects were horrible. Insomnia - feeling weak and lethargic - limbs would go numb especially when I'm trying to sleep - dry mouth - depressed - falling asleep/ dozing off at work and while driving (very dangerous)

Day 2 and 3 I just took half a tablet at night and the side effects in the day weren't as bad but still there. The effects at night were just as bad if not worse I was only getting 3 good hours of sleep - the rest is praying to sleep.
But in saying that, the tics did ease a little bit. I have now stopped the meds today. Will not take it again."


"I have been on Bydurion, one shot a week, for 12 weeks. All seemed to be going well until the past two weeks when I have experienced sulfa burps (rotten egg smell, gas, and diarrhea. I never know when it will hit. It usually lasts two or three days, (and nights so I'm lacking sleep) then I have a few good days before it starts all over again. I have lost some weight and my blood sugars are down, sometimes too low. But, I am wondering if these bouts of burps, gas and diarrhea are worth it."


"I have OA in my knees and muscular joint pain.  I took Oxycodone for several years.  I have a T11/12 herniation and 2 lumber bulges.  The spinal issues cause my feet to burn after lying in bed for a couple hours which lead to many sleepless nights.  I was prescribed Gabapentin.  It was 90% efficient in blocking the neuropathy but caused horrible cognitive side effects.  I asked the doctor to let me try Nucynta.  Not only did it work better than the oxy on my OA and such, it was nearly as effective as the gabapentin for nerve pain.  I take Nucynta ER 50 twice daily and Nucynta IR 50 once daily if needed.  The Nucynta causes no euphoria as with the oxycodone.  I sleep 8 hours a night and no burning sensation in my feet."


"Knocked UTI symptoms out effectively after the first 24 hours. However, the side effects were not pleasant and were very noticeable: headache, nausea, dizziness, light-headed, weakness, sweating, dry mouth, excessive thirst, tiredness. I'm on day 3 and have asked the doc to switch me to something else so I can function better at home and work. Trying Cipro. Be sure to drink water constantly when on Bactrim DS."


"I have been struggling with arthritis-like pain for months. Swollen joints, pain, hard to move around, and muscle weakness. Started taking vitamin D3 and the difference was night and day. Strength is restored, pain is decreasing... I am on the mend. I used to work outside but now in an office all the time, I guess it played a bigger role in my health than I realized."


"I take it 3 or 4 times a week and it works well. Full night's sleep. A little drowsy when I wake up but it passes after my morning coffee. I love it."


"My daughter started taking Trazodone several months ago for nightime migraines/sleep and they seem to be working well. I have just started taking trazodone for REM nightmares and sleep/wakeness. "


"Worst experience on this drug!! Developed sciatica, gained fifty pounds on it and had my first gallstones flare up on it. Was on it for about six months. Beware!! Make sure whomever injects knows how to do it. Was in pain from the sciatica for about a year after discontinuing the drug."


"I was put on Zoloft for Major Depression and General Anxiety Disorder after my baby was born about a year ago.  In general, it helped with my mood swings not being so intense, but I also found, over time, that it did not help me in stressful situations and I actually was more aggressive while taking Zoloft.  I have also gained weight on this medication and am now 30lbs over my average weight.  Some other side-effects have been dry mouth, anxiety in the mornings, more agitation, and an increase in anxiety-soothing habits (such as picking, scratching, obsessing over flaws, etc).  After taking Zoloft for a year, I've found that it's not really helping with my depression or especially my anxiety anymore. "


"I was going to the bathroom all the time.  It was horrible, on vacation finding bathrooms everywhere we went.  After I started Vesicare I only go to bathroom 1 or 2 times all day long. I have had no side effects at all and feel great. I have been taking it for almost 1 year."


"I had mild-severe scarring acne since I was 8 years old (I had premature puberty) and my mom took me to many dermatologists who prescribed many different medications. Nothing worked. Of course I was a little kid and wasn't following the instructions thoroughly. Then at the age of 16 I went on Accutane for 7 months. I remember that it took a while to see some improvement but on the 6th to 7th month it got extremely better. Of course I had a lot of problems with my dry lips. My hands were also very sensitive to cold (they still are). I stayed clear for about 17 years. I only had 2-3 zits once a month during menstruation. Since a year acne has started coming back. Not that bad though. The red marks are the worse. I might go on Accutane again."


"Worked within first 3 to 4 hours. Dry ejaculation, stuffy nose feeling is better on my second week."


"I have IBSC and I read about Linzess and asked my Dr. If it would benefit me.  Started on 145 and it worked great for a while.  Then hit and miss with a lot of gas, belly pain, bloating and either diarrhea or not going at all.  Tried on and off then the 74 became available. It is better but still has lots of side effects and I can definitely not take daily.  I take 30 minutes before breakfast and it produces bowel movement within an hour.  I have at least 3 trips to bathroom with very soft BM's. Hope something more effective comes along without all the side effects."


"Overall, the reason that I am switching from Loestrin24Fe is because my body needs different levels of progestin (lower) and estrogen (higher). This was the first birth control pill that I had ever taken and I had many problems with irregular bleeding (which in turn lead to severe anemia). Other minor side effects were some mood swings the first month, and I did gain weight in my breasts during the 3 months I was on Loestrin. I didn't have any problems with nausea outside the first week, which maybe could be attributed to other factors. It was also very expensive ($87.00/mo with no insurance).

I would recommend this medication for some women, but it may not work for everyone."


"I have had psoriasis for about 15 years now. I tried all the creams out there and nothing touched it. I was on Methotrexate for 2 years and I was completely clear for the whole time but I was the rare case where methotrexate has affected my bone marrow and I cannot take it any longer. I have been on Humira for a month now and I am seeing a slight improvement."


"When used for colds, Actifed works well for drying up post nasal drip that causes near constant coughing, especially at night.  It does cause drowsiness but not a problem for night time use.   I can get a nearly full night of rest.  However, with subsequent use on following nights, Actifed's effectiveness lasts only half as long."


"I can't take Synthroid and am allergic to the fillers in Armour.  Nature Throid is hypoallergenic and has both T3 and T4 so it works really well for me."


"I got this implant hoping it would be the best decision of my life. Instead, I think this is the most miserable I've ever been. I've been spotting for an entire month, and it looks like it's not stopping anytime soon. I called the doctor 2 weeks into the spotting, and they told me if it continued to call them the next week. I called them the next week, they brought me in to test for anemia. They find out I don't have it, and the doctor tells me they want me to wait until the 3 month adjustment period is over (May 25) before they decide to give me medication. I get more and more frustrated everyday. I don't know if it's worth waiting till May so I can get medication or if I should just get it out soon and be done with this."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I have been on Provigil for approximately for 6 months and there is a marked difference! I am very happy with this medicine and the losing weight."


"I only took this drug for 2 weeks before I could stand no more.
Insomnia was the worst of the side effects. I'd fall asleep without too much trouble but 2 hours later I'd be wide awake and unable to sleep as my mind would not calm itself no matter what I tried. I'd be awake until morning then go to work and be mentally fatigued all day long. I also work on a rotating day/afternoon/night shift so it was playing havoc with my rest.
After the first week I was also unable to achieve ejaculation.
Other side effects were a recurring mild headaches, muscle twitches/spasms and nightmares.
It did start to lift my mood the second week but the fatigue was too much for me to continue."


"The Target brand Acidophilus probiotic helped relieve my initial symptoms of IBS (gas every morning and reduced the frequency throughout the day, brain fog, and heavy stomach cramping).  My Gastroenterologist gave me a free 30-day sample to check it's effectiveness on me in 2014. Xifaxin was not as effective as my acidophilus, gave me the urge to urinate too frequently, didn't stop my frequent gas (one of my main concerns), and is way too expensive to use on a daily basis.

I'm still looking for a permanent solution as the Target Acidophilus has stopped working for me. Now I use the Country Life Acidophilus as it gives the most relief (except gas), is affordable and comes with 250 tablets in a bottle so I don't run out as quickly."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Finally a prep that worked for me!  I've had 2 previous colonoscopies using the old gallons of nasty salt water prep and Pikoprep--neither worked for me as I did not get completely clean.  Today I had great results after using Suprep!  Sure it doesn't taste great but you can get it down.  It started working within an hour and I had no cramping or discomfort at all and was done in 3 hours.  The 2nd part of the clean out went just as well and my colonoscopy was perfect.  I highly recommend this product!"


"I'm on klonopin 1mg 3x a day. Still can't sleep. I was put on Klonopin for anxiety years ago. My doctor added one pill at dinner to help sleep. Thus 1mg 3x a day. Still mind wonders and cannot sleep. I was put on Seroquel for insomnia. Worked well. Lost my insurance and job. Now back to being up all day and night. Seroquel without insurance is $15.50 a pill. Sleepless in Ohio."


"I had four polyps removed two years ago. My physician prescribed Veramyst. I have really enjoyed using this medication once daily during the two years. No sign of the polyps returning. In addition, during the four years I haven't had a cold or a sinus problem. Prior I would be bothered with sinus problems during the winter season. I recommend this spray and will continue to use it myself."


"I think they are great. I have anxiety and depression which makes it hard to sleep, these relax me & make me tired, within less than an hour of taking 1 tablet I'm asleep."


"Since taking this medicine I have been able to get out of my wheelchair.  Although in the beginning the side effects were a little hard to get used to it has greatly increased the quality of my life.  I do however wish that it was more readily available to my pharmacy as there are times that I worry whether or not I will be able to get it and never knowing which brand I will get. Each generic brand comes with its own set of side effects from headaches to itchy skin to nausea.  They need to be more consistent with the inert ingredients to avoid this problem."


"Expensive garbage"


"First off getting this put in was absolutely horrific. After insertion I had to stay there for an hour of cold sweating before I was halfway able to drive home. The awful cramps lasted for 4 days. I only had two periods in the 7 months I had it. I gained 40lbs while eating better and being more active, got awful body acne, lost hair, and have had bad constant headaches, which I have never had. On the bright side removed is completely painless, I switched to paraguard."


"I have been on everything from Concerta to Wellbutrin to Vyvanse. Next to Vyvanse, Adderall XR has been the most helpful. If I take it any later than noon, I will absolutely have insomnia. I also have to be careful about the foods I eat, and especially try to avoid my multi-vitamin in the morning (because of the citric acid). It doesn't decrease my appetite, sometimes I feel like it increases it, but it prevents me from binge-eating. I take 20mg Adderall XR with 25mg of Zoloft and though it helps with my OCD tendencies that Adderall is likely to cause, I don't think the combination works as well as Adderall XR by itself. I will also occasionally have heart palpitations, but that's usually a sign that I need to limit my coffee intake!"


"I had a migraine for over 2 weeks and tried everything. My doctor gave me this yesterday. Awesome, headache gone!"


"This is the second time for gout, first time, the knee a few years ago, tried ice and heat packs with no relief, finally so painful had to leave work. Can't remember what medication but it worked. This time top of foot, hurt most when I laced up sport shoes. Finally went to Dr and diagnosed as gout or stress fracture, x-ray negative. Took these 3 times a day for 10 days at 25 mg a dose. Swelling went down quickly but pain took a few more days. The day after I stopped them I had acute pain behind my knee, one of my varicose veins was swollen up and there was a decent sized lump. I panicked thinking DVT, ultrasound showed no clot so much. Googled  and found Cardiovascular: superficial Thrombophlebitis: Causal relationship unknown, so beware."


"I was a smoker for 17 years... I quit when I was pregnant with my two children, however I couldn't quit entirely.  I started Chantix when I knew it was time. I used it the first week as directed, and as the second week came and went, I realized I was forgetting to take the medication. I was also not smoking. So, I only used the medicine for two weeks. Last month was my 5 year anniversary of non-smoking. I love it!"


"Was prescribed this for an e-coli UTI but had never received this in the past. BAD choice of color of pill. It forewarns issues. Had what I thought was the flu this weekend. Twelve hrs then the fever broke. Did know know that flu symtoms could be a side effect. Have had head aches (top of head) since beginning. Now have vaginitis of some ilk. Now don't know what route the Dr will suggest: Worried, in pain, and not sleeping waiting for the dr's office to open. I will always put macrobid in my medical records as an allergy. Took in generic form to keep costs down. Still expensive and now must start over with another drug, delaying both the cure of the UTI and causing the vaginal discharge."


"I have taken 10/325 Norco for severe neck and spine injuries for over seven years.
FIRST, it was the Yellow oblong pill. Next, it was the White oblong pill. NOW, it's Oval.
I have experienced WAY more pain than usual since starting this almost a month ago.
 I have Headaches, my ears are Ringing, I am nauseous.
I looked that pill up online, and saw it was a Hydrocodone 5/500, NOT a 10/325.
Can they DO That, legally?
I realize there's a drug epidemic, but some of us DO need the medication.
Surgery is NOT an option for me."


"I was just recently prescribed Ambien for insomnia and pain medicines for the almost fatal gunshot wound that almost took my life almost 2 years ago. I used to be a law enforcement officer and now I can't work anymore because of the injury. I just bought a brand new Charger with a hemi and I took a Ambien before I took a shower and my family told me that I tried to get in my car and take off! So please be careful when you take them."


"Have been taking Saxenda since mid July 2015. Starting weight 303 lbs. Very few side affects, maybe some nausea for a day at each dose increase but nothing at all since then. Along with the medication have been carefully controlling calorie intake, which has been made much easier with Saxenda, and exercising frequently. Total weight loss is 40 lbs, however I have been at a plateau for about a month. Will stay on the medication and work on ways to break through this plateau."


"Have been on Lyrica for six months now for lower back pain. At first, 2x25mg per day. With doc's approval moved to 1x25mg per day. Now, 1x75mg, three times per week.

The effect has been enormous. Pain gone.

Thanks to Australian health system, costs are about $6/month"


"I'm 32 and never took any birth control pills.  I was on the fence taking Yaz due to negative responses.  I love this birth control and glad I took it.  I only experienced light bleeding during the 1st month of taking pill. When I finished the 1st pack the bleeding stopped.  I noticed I was emotional when I took the first placebo pill but when I took the 2nd I was back to normal.  My doctor put me on the pill due to irregular periods and when they came on they would be extremely heavy. I missed work some days due to this.  Well when I got my period with taking Yaz it came on when taking the placebo pills and was light, NO CRAMPS, very short.  My skin looks great, I wake up happy as can be, no emotional issues, sex drive up."


"I'm super medication sensitive so I started out at 5mg for panic disorder. My doctor said there's no way 5mg is going to help, but after 4 weeks it was like a switch was flicked. I went back to my old self for 3 whole days. I had to come off of it due to uncontrollable neck jerking and head twitching. It's the strangest thing I've ever experienced. It's been over a month since I quit and I'm still doing it alot. Not as much, but seriously way too much. I hope this isn't permanent. Now I have panic disorder and neck jerking. Lovely."


"I have not had it very long, but I am in love with it so far. The IUD's scare me, and I can not remember to take pills. The whole process was quick and little pain involved. I have had no period, and the only side effect I noticed was some headaches that I do not usually get. Those could be from not drinking enough water though. I have tried all sorts of pills, which all had multiple side effects within 24 hours. This has none so far. Super happy I got it! I gave it a 9 because I have not had much experience with it yet. Great for people who do not want to worry about taking a pill or going in for more shots and patches."


"This medication gave me my life back! I'm 20, been dealing with chronic testicular and pelvic pain from a sports injury (I tore a muscle in my pelvis which radiates pain to the scrotum). I can't begin to describe how wonderful MS Contin works for my pain. I was on OxyContin 30 mg twice a day and it provided no relief. It was also outrageously expensive. My pain doctor switched me to MS Contin 30 mg twice a day and it's been a Godsend and a lifesaver! It brings my pain down from an 8/10 to a 4/10 and lower! I can now function throughout the day, work, go out places, and spend time with friends. It's affordable, no side effects, and it even gives me a lift!"


"After years of having my periods every 2 1/2 weeks i decided to try the Mirena as a last option. I've had it in for 6 months. Its so great not to be bleeding all the time but I'm not sure if its the Mirena but i have gained weight and i continue to gain it and its freaking me out. I've been exercising and eating really well but I've slowly crept from a size AUS 14 up and up.  I actually probably eat less than before the Mirena. Going to the dr to suss it out. Its not just the weight gain though. My hair has thinned dramatically. Next step hysterectomy."


"This is the third time I am prescribed Avelox. The first time for pneumonia and the last two times for bronchitis. This is by far one of the most potent antibiotic available. Doctors are very reluctant in prescribing this antibiotics because it is basically the last defence. Thus, doctors will tend to prescribe other, less potent antibiotics first, the reason being that bacteria will eventually adapt to any  Antibiotics. So it should only be prescribe when required."


"I am a 16 year old male, and was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when I was 8. I have only been on Remicade for about 8 months, but have not seen much of a difference. My energy has stayed the same, and I haven't grown any. Improvements have been that I don't have the morning cramps that I usually get, and my appetite has grown. I went from 135 pounds before the infusions to 145 pounds. I have a bloody nose at least three times a week, I now catch stomach viruses a lot easier now, and I feel dizzy/lightheaded often. Overall I guess it's working, I will do an update when I have been on the medicine longer."


"I had the worse migraine when I went to the hospital throwing up the hole nine yeards till they gave me this pill it worked for me with in 20 minutes I was able to go home and go to sleep right after"


"I got on nexplanon October of 2015 and was fine at first. I had a regular period the first month on it, just my normal 5 day-ish cycle. And I haven't had a period since. Buuuuut, I am bloated 24/7 (maybe due to not having periods?? idk). I have gained weight.... Like 35-45 pounds. I have mood swings from hell! One minute I'm happy then the next I'm crying and the next I'm angry! Of course it's effective because I haven't gotten pregnant, but the mood swings and awful weight gain have made me miserable. I do not recommend. I should have stuck to the pill!!"


"About 3 months ago I started experiencing thunderclap migraines. My doctor put me on Atenolol which did nothing for me. She then put me on Amitriptyline 25 mg which has pretty much eliminated the migraines. I guess I was somewhat depressed because now I feel wonderful, patient, and have a sense of well being. My emotions seem to have levelled out. I have experienced some not so pleasant side effects such as vivid bizarre dreams, blurry vision, constipation and dry mouth.
I kept hearing about serious weight gain but due to my new found satisfaction in life I don't turn to food for comfort anymore so I've lost weight on this medicine!
I love what this medicine has done for me."


"I was boiling some water to make tea a Big 5 gallon pot of water and it got dumped off the stove all down my legs luckily my grandmother had a container silver sulfadiazine in the medicine cabinet I grabbed it and rubbed it on my Burns immediately and it didn't leave any scars and to burn completely went away"


"56 yrs old. Tried Ritilin 15 years ago but stopped halway thru my first prescription because there was an edginess for me.

I've experienced too many jobs and excuses since then so i've just started on Vyvance. Its just four days but my mind is focussed, not hyper just comfortably clear. I'm very happy to be so productive. Eating well, sleeping well. I will add an update in a month."


"I have recently got the IUD inserted on October 31, 2016, it's now December 1 and I'm STILL bleeding. Heavily might I add. It's pretty annoying because my partner wants sex more than ever now that we've had our first child & I just don't feel comfortable having sex while still bleeding. Anyway, I am noticing that my skin is getting worse and very oily. I have painful cramps now and I didn't before insertion. I'm bloated all the time. It's been about 5 weeks, when will it end? I don't know if it's worth it"


"I have have had mild/persistent acne for about 6 years now (I'm 22) and have tried several treatments. The most effective was doryx which I was on for nearly 6 months, it cleared my skin up completely. However, that clear skin only lasted  few months, and by the end of the treatment my acne was flaring up again. That is when my dermatologist prescribed me accutane. I was assured there would be no new flare ups because my acne was mild. However, I am on day 12 now and I can say my skin was clearer when I started accutane than it is now. On top of that I am experiencing very dry skin and chapped/cracked lips. I am going to stick the full treatment out, but just a warning that more likely than not you will break out before it gets better."


"Wonderful medicine, but beware of withdrawal if you have to get off the medicine. I had to when I lost my insurance and I had severe withdrawals ranging from brain shocks (feeling like on a constant merry-go-round), severe nausea, suicide thoughts, anger outbursts, extreme confusion. These lasted for about 6 weeks."


"I use Flomax for a least 5 years, side effects were awful. Started Uroxatral one year ago and my life change 100%.
This is an excellent medication."


"So I've been smoking for five years. I have tried quitting 3 times in the past, with patches, gum, and cold turkey. None of that worked out very well at all. So I decided to try this out, and it works great! I have maybe one craving a day for a very brief amount of time then it goes away. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while on Chantix. I'm not going to give you all the details but lets just say thanks God for good friends. So please don't drink while taking this medicine."


"Love this new pill!  Less side effects than Viagra and Cialis, last twice as long as Viagra and start in as little as 15 minutes.  I've used Viagra as well as Cialis and Stendra is better in all aspects hands down!"


"My doctor put me on Jardiance and I had an allergic reaction to it.  Three weeks later I was put on Invokana. It worked really well for me, but three weeks of taking it I had the same kind of reaction I did with the Jardiance. About a month later my hands and feet began peeling.  This happened twice.  I also noticed I have lot a lot of hair on my head in about three and a half weeks.  Had I known this was a possible side effect, I would not have tried either medication."


"This did nothing for me, as far as I'm concerned, I think its a placebo.. I was very depressed because I felt awful everyday, I could barely get out of bed, I felt exhausted, foggy mind, body ached, and long list of other debilitating symptoms.. I knew I wasn't just feeling these things physically for no reason. I'm only 30yrs old and when I started having memory problems I knew that it wasn't just Depression!! My primary doc did blood work and found I had some severe vitamin deficiencies! I got some prescription vitamins and changed my diet.. I feel better physically and mentally!! This may not help everyone but I encourage you to make sure your doc does a lot of tests tests to rule out others health issues before before blaming depression"


"Effective treatment for migraine, back spasms, and hereditary spastic paraperesis."


"I had severe headaches, muscle aches, anxiety.  I felt flushed, skin excessively warm. Dizziness my eyeballs hurt. Nausea, vomiting, motion sickness yes motion sickness."


"Long story, I've had extreme non stop bleeding,  intense cramps, mood swings, low sex drive , massive amount of money on pads. And I'm 20. I'm switching to an IUD."


"I have had depression for years due to situations that added to it continually.  I have tried every pill made to help.  Usually within 3 days I would take myself off them because of gaining weight within that period of 3 to 5 pounds, also feeling awful to the point of despair.  I had neck surgery that left me with pain everyday to the point of not wanting to live.  My pain management Doctor prescribed Pristiq along with epidural procedures for pain. Within the first day of taking Pristiq I felt a great difference in my mood.  Within 3 days I knew this medicine was totally different.  I have been on it for a month now and the only side effects I've had have been minor.  It's been a great month of feeling more like my old self."


"I have suffered from BV for about five years now.It wasn't until last year I began my first treatment by taking x3 pills a day for a week.It was a horrible experience I felt the need to puke, nauseous, light headed, weak and the taste of the pill is disgusting.Well, it didn't work after I ended the treatment and I gave up on it.Now I'm taking it again as the second treatment and my hope's are up I haven't felt bad except the need to pee at least five times a day.I think it's working I'm by day three.Now I also say it's good to eat alot of food each time you take it especially if you have a weak stomach with loads of water.So If you have BV I recommend you take this drug it's really effective instantly."


"Hi Everyone,

I am a 22 yr old female and I have been on 10mg of lexapro for 2 weeks now and I thought I'd share my experience although  everyone will react to medication differently. The first three days were awful. Nauseous to the point where I could barely move, terrible headaches, incredible hunger, yawning constantly and waking up all through out the night. On the 4th day most the side effects just stopped. Mostly the headaches and nauseous feeling. You really have to push through the initial side effects. All the racing thoughts immediately stopped, I am so much more calm, no more mood swings, social situations no longer bother me, I am just generally happier. I will also mention that I had none of the sexual side effects."


"I'm taking this right now, I'm on day 4 out of 10 and really the only problem for me is feeling nauseous and when I'm sleeping I wake up a couple times because of the taste in my throat and mouth. I thought of sulfur but I don't even know what sulfur tastes like or smells like. Eat something salty like chips or anything you can find and have a drink of water."


"Third day lost 5 lbs so happy.  BUT crazy mental stuff..  Was falling asleep and started waking up and just got weirded out.  Panic attack.....any suggestions anyone."


"I am 19 years old an have been on Jolessa for a little over seven months now. I have had no problems with this contraceptive, except for the obvious when being on an antibiotic I had spotting. I have always had headaches and migraines growing up which is also a side effect to this contraceptive, they go away easily if I just drink plenty of water when I take the pill. I get most of the side effects which are exactly like my usual period symptoms and they only happen the week before or week during my period. Which is exactly how it was before I was on Jolessa. I was put on this because of over heating, severe cramps, heavy bleeding and shaking from my periods. I have none of these side effects except heavy bleeding, other than that all good"


"Helped me lose weight unlike anything I've used before. 29 pounds lost in the last 3 months. Haven't had any side effects."


"Thanks to my father and his father, gout has been experienced by my siblings, me and some of our children. My oldest brother and I have used both indomethacin and inducing to successfully treat flares up of gout. Neither my brother nor I have had issues with gout for at least five years. Both of our respective doctors, in the meantime prescribed allopurinol, which reduces uric acid and helps prevent gout. However, I still keep indomethacin in my medicine cabinet just in case the gout ever comes back to haunt me. I suggest always taking indomethacin with plenty of food and water or milk to prevent stomach pain."


"I tried Paroxetine, Prozac and Celexa and had no positive results so my doctor advised I try Effexor XR given it is a SNRI or different class of drug. Almost immediately < 1 Week I felt a positive mood change, my social anxiety and mild stuttering seem to dissipate and I felt balanced. I have been taking Effexor XR now for almost a month now and my anxiety has dropped right off that I feel my normal self again, I am a lot more social and I stutter hardly ever and I think more logically. The only down sides are that I do sleep more and find it harder getting up in the mornings for work and have noticed fluid retention around my abdomen. I do not mind these small side effects because this drug has really helped me get my life together. :)"


"I took this pill for a month. I saw instant results in about 1 week. I lost a total of 30 pounds, with the pill, diet and exercise in about 45 days."


"I had shortness of breathe for 2 days. I'm not the type to sit in the emergency room over ever cut and scrape. So I looked for something to help me breathe. I went to the Walgreens and the pharmacy suggested primatene. ITS AMAZING!"


"It is a fine medicine for depression but gives me nausea."


"I have been on a variety of birth control pills for 15 years now, and Junel is by far the worst medication I have ever experienced.  Immediately I experienced severe mood swings and depression.  I stayed on Junel for 2 months, but nothing ever improved.  3 years later, a new doctor accidentally prescribed Junel to me, and I decided to try it again.  Again, immediate mood swings, depression, etc.  "


"The first prescription I've ever had for a cough that actually works."


"I had really fast heart rate and it seemed to wake up my mind with lots of thoughts. Also sinus headache "


"After suffering from insomnia since I was a child, I have tried many medication, home remedies and nothing really helped. When I was in nursing school it only became worse. I went to see my DR. he recommended Seroquel. I was on Seroquel for about a year and I hated it, horrible nightmares, groggy feeling, not sleeping, irritable, and it worsen my bipolar symptoms. When I told him I was not taking Seroquel anymore he gave Trazodone. I worked right away I sleep as a "normal" person does(8 hours). This medication has really changed my life with sleeping more and mood swings under control. I been taking it for a few years now."


"I have been using Epiduo for a month now and have had acne for a few years. It is great at getting rid of the acne but the side effects are bad on me. It made my eye swell up and go red and cause major irritation. When I go back to my dermatologist I will ask to be put on something else."


"Tried the 7 day because why not. Nope. I feel like dying. As someone else posted.. this is worse than childbirth. I feel like clawing out my vaginal walls would be more comfortable. "


"I have been on NuvaRing for almost a year. At first I loved it because of the lack of pills/having to remember everyday. My boyfriend said he could feel it, but it wasn't a big deal. A few months go by, and he notices a slight cut on his penis. He said it hurt, but only a little. We kept having sex but much less often. Now it's progressed to the point where it hurts all the time especially when he gets hard. I am switching to an IUD ASAP. I would highly recommend NuvaRing if you do not have a monogamous parter, because I had absolutely no other side effects. However, if you're in a committed relationship, please save your parter this pain!!!"


"After two months on the shot I started to bleed, spotting and breakthrough bleeding is not uncommon but this was much more. My doctor kept telling me to stick it out that it can take up to 12 months to stop, after 13 months of almost everyday bleeding we decided to call it quits. It does wonders for some but didn't for me."


"Six days after beginning Xeljanz, I awoke during the night with complete sinus blockage - as in zero airflow through the passages. I have facial numbness from forehead to chin, nausea, abdominal pain, and dizziness. All of this continues though I discontinued the med 2 weeks ago. I am on prednisone to help calm the reaction, and it is doing very little. I called the company to report the reaction and the steered me to a "medical help" line rather than the proper process to report this severe reaction."


"I started taking Apri, because my periods became irregular.  I took it for 10 days. I felt horrible my mind felt cloudy. I couldn't remember where I was 15 minutes later. It was the 2nd time in my life that I took birth control. I am 37 and I break out like I was 17. I would have liked to stay on it, but I could not deal with my symptoms."


"I have been taking Bontril for 3 months and have lost over 17 pounds, which is only 3 pounds from my goal.  The only side effects I have felt is some constipation and a slight increase in headaches.  I'm starting to wean myself off of the pills now and have found no increase in my appetite.  This medication worked great for me!"


"I started this birth control about a month ago and immediately felt side effects. The first two weeks I noticed my appetite was completely gone and my stomach always felt slightly bloated. Then suddenly I started my period and the first four days were very light bleeding, but I had terrible cramping/back aches/nausea like I have never experienced before during menstruation. Now I'm on day 9 of this never ending period and I've had a consistent stomach ache/cramping to accompany it. I HATE this birth control. I know that you're supposed to give yourself time to adjust to these things, but I don't want to keep putting something in my body that can make me feel this sick."


"I got the Mirena March 2015. My doctor informed all of the symptoms I would probably get during & after the procedure. The procedure was 10 minutes really easy. & I went straight to work after. I didn't really bleed which was weird since I've never been pregnant. After a month and a half I started spotting. This went on for like 4-5 months. sometimes it was daily other times it was barely anything. It honestly sucked but my doctor did mention that to me before my procedure. Now I love it. My periods are either super light or nothing. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't like periods, & wants contraception lol. oh & I only gained like 3 pounds for how much craving I got"


"I have been on this medication for 4 almost 5 days now,I eat clean and exercise like clock work everyday,including doing 15-20 miles on a manual incline treadmill,I could not get anymore weight off no matter what I did,although I got off the insulin! My doctor started me on this medicine and in almost 5 days time I have dropped 7 pounds and my BS is 100 I am hoping it stays this way and I keep losing."


"I had Nexplanon inserted June of this year. Since then I have had three periods, the first two lasted about two weeks. I am currently bleeding again and have been for almost a month. My gyno gave me bc pills to help regulate my period but once I finished those off, I immediately started bleeding again, heavier than before. Prolonged bleeding and also depressed mood have been the side effects I experienced.  I won't tell anyone NOT to try nexplanon, but I would tell them that everyone's experience will be different. It's a great form of bc since I basically bled the whole time, I couldn't even have sex!"


"I was post menopausal and dying with night sweats and continual hot flashes.  I felt horrible and had for some time.  I finally asked my doctor for help and he recommended CombiPatch.  It worked wonderfully.  I have used it for years and my doctor said I may have to use it the rest of my life.  Problem right now is this..............it is back ordered from the manufacturer and I am now back into full blown menopause.  Oh, my.  I am wondering what is wrong and if it will ever be available again.  The price may be making it not an option for many.  I am going to ask for a replacement even though I loved this medication."


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"After three days use I started having large red bumps on the back of my hair line and on my neck. Also chest pain the three nights. I stopped using it then, hopefully it
will be corrected in a few days. "


"I am 18, and never been pregnant. I have a very small cervix and had issues with the initial insertion. I originally went in to get the mirena but after 10 minutes of pushing and pulling it didn't go in so I opted for the skyla. I had a lot of pain the day of and the two days following but now I have had it for a while I love it. My boyfriend have had sex I'm sure upwards of one hundred times unprotected and I haven't gotten pregnant yet. I haven't had a period since the month of and I've had it for 9 months now. Totally recommend it."


"just stay calm and relax because everything's going to seem worse the more stressed you are. It works."


"This is the first month I have used Lysteda.  It has significantly helped because before this medicine, I was not able to function during my cycle.  There has been improvement of at least 50% if not more.  I am amazed with this product.  I would highly recommend this for anyone with problems with their menstrual cycle."


"I had acne since 6th grade! I started treating it while I was in 9th grade. I have gone to three different dermatologists and tried everything. Starting with the face wash, then gel, than a paste, then Yaz then both, then up the dosage...nothing worked.
Finally I got a referral to see a dermatologist to get Accutane.  The first three months no big difference.  Its about my 4th or 5th month and I have no pimples. I started out with 40mg 1xday then upped the dosage to 40mg every other day i.e. 80mg every other day.

Best thing I've ever done.
"


"Literally the worst birth control ever. I was on orsythia & my pharmacy said this was the "generic" version. My period was ALWAYS regular & my period came two weeks earlier this month. It also makes me break out & gained about 5 pounds. I have become very emotional & depressed & I was never like that now. I cry for everything. DO NOT RECOMMEND"


"I love the NuvaRing and it has no side effects on my sex drive or any other part of my life. I have tried the Implanon, pill, patch etc. NuvaRing is by far my favorite. I would recommend this to any woman!"


"I fell flat on my back and have been using this for 2 months.  It works but really wakes me up! I need something else that makes me a little more sleepy.  "


"I have been on methadone for opiate addiction for nine years. For the most part it has been a positive experience. However I have had some stomache problems associated with  methadone. But overall it has saved my life."


"I have literally tried every over the counter method I could find to clear up my face which has been breaking out for the past 8 years. Proactiv and Differin did nothing but dry out my skin. This past winter has been the worst of all times for the cysts on my chin. I started birth control which seemed to somewhat reduce my acne, but only slightly. I finally went to see a dermatologist and she prescribed me the topical clindamycin lotion. I cleanse and tone with AHA products to fade my scars, apply benzoyl peroxide to any spots that I have and then the clindamycin all over my face. It's not too drying especially if you use a little moisturizer which I don't even really need in the summer. After 2 weeks my face is 99% clear. This is the only thing that works for me."


"Loving Vaniqa so far! Some details on my facial hair situation.  I don't have PCOS, yet have severe facial hair issues (full beard if I let it go, especially around chin and on neck). Spent thousands of dollars on laser hair removal, and as soon as I stopped getting the laser treatments, the hair all came back, worse than before.  Using Nair or Veet only worked for the soft hair on my cheeks, irritated my skin horribly, and didn't do ANYTHING for the prickly chin and neck hair.  I've never been brave enough to shave (except my mustache area), for fear of even worse beard-effect.  Waxing didn't touch the problem. Vaniqa, after about 4 weeks of faithful twice a day use, has significantly slowed the growth. Now pluck a few minutes a day only!"


"Side effects were severely increased depression, sadness and other horrible exacerbation of PTSD (and I am in my 50s). Only drug I ever took with worse side effects than this was prednisone, but that was effective."


"I'm 28 and I've been a smoker for 14 years. I have 2 small children and I was tired of putting their health at risk for this disgusting habit. It also costs a small fortune. I've been on Chantix for almost 4 weeks and I haven't smoked for the last 3 weeks. Basically, the cigarettes started tasting and smelling strange and were significantly less satisfying. My side effects have been: very vivid and strange dreams, some nausea if I haven't eaten before taking it, and a couple of pretty dramatic mood swings. All in all its been worth it. Just know that you have to WANT to quit. Every once in a blue moon I'll have a teeny craving, but I quickly distract myself and it passes so quickly that you wouldn't even remember you had the craving."


"I've been taking this drug for a few months I'm on a very high dose (800mg). I was finding on lower doses my paranoia was overwhelming and my depression was getting to the suicidal point. Now I'm on a higher dose I'm like a zombie, lack of motivation in everything I do. For me personally, I do not think its the right drug for me but everyone takes to medications differently"


"I had Implanon placed in November of 2009. It was great until September 2010. I started having a period after not having one since January 2010 and to this day it has not stopped. I went to a new Gynecologist and he said that the progestrin level in the Implanon was stopping my body from producing estrogen. He gave me a prescription of estrogen but it really didn't help. Not to mention, in the past year that I have been having these problems, I have become depressed, anxious, moody, and my patience has worn very VERY thin with not only my fiance and daughter, but with people in general. Unfortunately, I have lost my insurance and it is quite expensive to have this removed."


"I have not experienced any side effects whatsoever.  I take 1500 mgs every night after supper.  I went from not sleeping due to pain in my right leg to sleeping the whole night through.  Also, I had become so stiff it was hard getting up and down out of chairs and out of the car.  With this medicine, I am up and down like a normal 40 year old, rather than an 80 year old.  I am so very grateful for this medicine."


"I'm 25 and never had any children. I've been on the pill and had Nexplanon in the past.
I had it inserted 3 days ago. I'm not going to lie, it is no fun at all. My doctor gave me a shot of what she described as "local Motrin" a half hour before. After it was over my blood pressure dropped and I threw up twice. I generally have bad reactions to all things medical and have been known to vomit for regular blood tests. I had mild cramping the rest of the afternoon, but nothing crazy. The next day I could only barely feel it was there and today I really can't feel it. I bled a little the day of, but that stopped on day 2 as well. I can't speak to how my period will be, but so far so good. Don't be scared! I would totally do it again."


"I started a new medication that made me extremely constipated, I could only go to the bathroom if I drank coffee. I decided to try this after not having a BM for 2 days and it did nothing. I tried it again the next morning and still nothing. On the 3rd day I bought the Dulcolax pink pills and took 2 (supposed to work in 6-12 hours)... 12 hours later and still nothing. At this point my stomach is so bloated and hurts pretty bad. I go by the store and get a glycerin suppository and that did the trick after about 30 seconds. I think I was just so backed up that nothing was working. After the first BM (it wasn't much) all of those laxatives started kicking in and giving me horrible cramps for 30 or so minutes. Finally emptied everything out."


"I have Crohn's and peri-anal Crohn's. I take Percocet 5/325 3-6 times daily. Nothing else takes my pain away. I would be lost without them."


"This is the very best drug I've found for frequent attacks of runny nose and sneezing.  As an antihistamine, it's very fast acting.  It can be scored in half or used whole."


"Mirena has been good for me. When I got it in I cramped for the first hour, and then I didn't feel much after that throughout the first week. Mirena has cleared my face from acne, I lost 12 pounds, and has stopped my period completely. I haven't had a baby before so my doctor gave me something to dilate my cervix, I took a Tylenol extra strength thirty minutes before, and the insertion felt only like bad cramping. I always used to forget to take my birth control pills even with an alarm. Mirena is one of the greatest things I've done. It works so well. The only thing I would say is a downfall about the Mirena is that I am a little more emotional now."


"Started doxycycline for 6 weeks now 100mg 2x daily. I gotta say the redness really did go down A LOT. But I still have tiny red spots left. Also a lot of scarring. I have acne on my nose too and my nose is taking a little longer to heal then the rest of my face. Had only like 2-3 big pimple breakouts. I don't think this works on huge cyst papules/nodule type of cysts. So my dermatologist injected cortisone into a big cyst on my jawline. Only effects were bad nausea but it wont happen if you eat a good meal and take it within 1hour."


"I started using Epiduo last Monday.  I did not have any side effects until day 5, my face peeled but nothing I couldn't exfoliate off when I washed my face.  No peeling after day 5.  On day 6 my face stung a little when I put the lotion on a few minutes after the Epiduo.  After that my face still stings a little around the eye area only but nothing that I can't just get over right away... Very mild.  My face looks about 50% better already!! I am so happy and my husband, kids & coworkers have noticed.  I'm afraid of the "purge" to come since I have been on it for about 11 days now and see positive changes.  I will update you guys again in about a week.  I wanted to post because I am not having the negative experience most people are posting."


"I had an 7 year addiction to Norco (Vicodin) following extensive surgery in 2001.  I bit the bullet and took Suboxone at the end of December last.  It worked like a miracle. I quit the Norco.   But little did I know that it is also addictive and now I am hooked on the Suboxone.  My doc who had no qualms about giving me Norco now won't renew my Suboxone Scrip.  I have about 2 weeks of pills left.  I only take one pill a day.  I am attempting to wean myself off this drug but it is very hard."


"I was on Loestrin 24 Fe for 2 months, then due to the cost, switching to the nearly equivalent Microgestin 1/20 Fe for the past 7 months.  So far it's been pretty good, main complaint is that I don't get any sort of period about half the months and need to keep taking pregnancy tests.  Also you have to take it at exactly the same time each day, even taking a pill a few hours late can make things weird, which I had trouble with when traveling to distant time zones.  It's completely random, but some months it makes my breasts larger and I gain a little weight, other months not.  No bad psychological effects and I get less headaches on this pill than when not on pill or from Yasmin.  No noticeable effect on sex drive, my boyfriend is happy."


"I've been telling myself that my symptoms arent from my implant but after reading how many other people have the same problems I completely agree that it is my implant causing them. I have been on my implant for 9 months now and I have had the worst bleeding ever. At first it was light spotting and now it's just gotten worse and worse to where I am ALWAYS bleeding. Also, I have had the worst anxiety and I have never had anxiety in my life. I struggle with mood swings and I get so worked up sometimes and can't control my anger. I completely understand these things don't happen to everyone but this has been the worst for me and I plan on getting it out very soon. I think it is also the cause of my dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea."


"ALOT of stress in my life, and didn't sleep at night. Always turned to alcohol to solve these problems. My doctor put me on Librium and I have been on it for just over a year now, and alcohol-free. I still worry about things, but they are easy to just let go, and I sleep every night, without waking up every hour stressing over something. One thing I will say, though, is that though it has taken the anxiety out of my life, it's like it has also taken away the joy, like ALL the color is gone, not just the darkness. I feel "comfortably numb" most of the time. Still, better than the way it used to be! I was prescribed 25mg 3 times per day, but I take 1 pill when I get up, split the 2nd into two 1/2 doses, then 1 pill an hr before bed."


"I got the birth control in May of 2015 my acne has been more horrible than ever before, and my mood swings have gotten worst than ever, I would be perfectly fine than I turn to being angry and sad. For the last 6 months I've been having heavy periods with spotting all the time and horrible cramps. I also gained weight like crazy, when I got it I was 92 lbs and now it's January 2017 I weigh 175 and it's seems impossible to lose the weight."


"This birth control was great for reducing my periods and helping with endometriosis cramps, but it has made me very depressed and tired. "


"Have been on many other pain medicines just started on Soma and I finally slept and I can do basic household chores. Pain is still there but not like it was I have degenerative disc bulging disks and broken tail bone that now curls up that causes great pain. I am so glad that my doctor prescribed this for my pain as the other medicines (Flexeril, Tramadol, Vicodin, Amitrip) did nothing for me."


"I have been dealing with dry eyes for almost two years, with excessive tearing which was getting worse and worse.   I was getting depressed thinking that I would have to carry a tissue with me forever.  But then I heard about Xiidra - and everything changed.  I started using it at the end of January of this year, and now 3 1/2 months later I no longer have any tearing at all.  It happened gradually until one day I realized I hadn't dabbed at my eyes with a tissue for the entire day.  I am SO happy that this product is on the market!"


"I suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation and am no stranger to laxatives. Dulcolax is the most powerful one I have ever tried. In fact, for me, it's TOO powerful. It wrings me out for days and causes everything to go through me so quickly that I end up feeling weak from lack of sustenance. I end up being basically chained to the bathroom until it has completely worn off. The package directions say you can take 1, 2, or 3 pills at a time generally at bedtime... do yourself a favor and try 1 pill first. And definitely do not, I repeat, DO NOT take Dulcolax and a sleeping pill at the same time."


"I started on 5mg. A little nauseous the first two weeks and didn't notice a change. Bumped up to 10mg a day for two weeks. I noticed I was having a hard time reaching orgasm but besides that things were getting better. Bumped up to 20mg a day and I've been on that for four months. All side effects have dissappeared along with my social anxiety. I feel like myself again. I went to trade school. I've done so much in the past four months that I couldn't even begin to consider doing before. I don't cry as often. I feel more focused at work. I can converse with people.  I feel confident.... and ... happy.  For the 1st time in 14 years. This medication is magic. It is worth a try!!

Costs too much. $110per month... but it has changed my life 100%"


"Works perfectly. No side affects at all."


"I have taken 3-4 semi-effective anti-inflammatory medications in the past. Some made me nauseous and dizzy, but Enbrel is the first to make me feel 99% normal. My energy level is much higher than it was. I don't walk around like an old man any more (I'm a 37 year old female) and I can do yoga, aerobics, etc.
The only side-effect I have noticed is about 10lbs weight gain over the past year, but I am going to work on more exercise/less evening snacking and see if that can keep it in check. At least now I have the energy to exercise when I need to. Before it was too daunting."


"I'm 46, my face broke out a little. it wasn't that bad, but I wanted my face clear like it use to be. Now after using Aczone once a day for four weeks my face looks bad. My doctor wants to see me in another four weeks. I have it's been another two weeks and my face looks bad."


"I think I've been suffering from seasonal disorder for most of my adult life.  I live in Alaska, the sun comes and goes.  It's been 2weeks on WB, and I'm not sure what to think.  My anxiety and depression are next to nothing, but I feel like I'm missing something in my brain, if that makes sense.  I'm pretty much just doing a routine everyday,  but without anger. The wife likes the improvement in my mood, as do the kids. So I'll probably keep taking it to make them happy."


"I had this during my pregnancy."


"I have been taking Provigil for 1 year now. I take 200mgs 3 x daily. It has helped me more than any other drug I have been prescribed, however I do get headaches and find myself dehydrated."


"I've been taking bupropion for just over a month as per my doctor.  She told me that it was important that my moods stabilize before I have a quit date.  On my quit date 4 days ago I continued taking it and using a daily Nicoderm patch with a Nicoderm inhaler for break throughs.  I am 4 days smoke free, something I have not been able to say in the 23 years since I first started smoking.  I never lasted a day without smokes no matter how intense the plan.  This combination is amazing and I have never felt better."


"Tried this medicine and it was amazing. Slept right through the night and woke refreshed with no side effects. Best thing I did was ask my Doctor for Silenor."


"Cleared up but terrible taste in mouth...but better than alternative."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"My Dr. prescribed this for depression.   It never helped. I stopped taking it when I found out that millions of people have unbound iron dysregulation, and also that synthetic vitamins aren't good for us, only good from whole food sources. I may have caused my body damage from taking this...as I will soon find out with HTMA & blood tests. My advice is to thoroughly research everything your doctor prescribes before taking it. I hope this helps others..."


"So I was prescribed 4 of these little delights as a precautionary measure and figured hey, better safe than sorry, right?
I frequently get throat infections and take antibiotics for them so I figured my body should be pretty well accustomed and that I would be completely fine.
I had a light snack and took the pills before bed. An hour or two passed with no symptoms, and I was relieved as I was pretty worried about feeling nauseous after my pharmacist had warned me I most likely would.
I feel fairly gassy as I'm going to sleep But figure that's pretty normal and harmless...fast forward a few hours and I wake up feeling wet because I pooped the bed.
Here I am, humiliated, frequently visiting the bathroom, wearing a makeshift diaper of pads."


"I stopped taking this medicine briefly, for around 5 days, due to the "speed effect" and had to go right back on it, due to brain zaps!!  I was (and still am) only taking 75 mg daily (once in the am).  I take 1 mg of Xanax daily, but if I take it AFTER the Effexor, it won't work. I decided to switch it around and take it BEFORE the antidepressant and it works a LITTLE better, but not much.  I used to take it early in the afternoon and was up all night.  Now as long as I take it before 1 pm, I sleep fine.  I've been taking it since January of 2014 and have noticed me being much calmer, still anxious at times, but much better before prescribed to me!  It DOES cause, weight loss, drowsiness and fatigue if I take it while lying down."


"Didn't like initial side effects. Reduced migraines by at least 50-75%"


"Makes me sweat at night tons but get a full 8 hours sleep now.

Dry mouth. That's it."


"My 4th C-Scope. First time with Suprep. Suprep was the best prep. Okay it doesn't taste good, but it is less offensive than the other preps. Tastes like watered down cough medicine. I mixed with it very cold water and sipped it through a straw.  The worst part was drinking another 32 oz of water over the next hour and feeling like my stomach was going to explode. After one hour things started moving, and I felt better.  I was still squirting six hours later, so don't fudge on the time line. Also, apply Preparation H after each movement, and you won't get the redness."


"Was taking twice a day while I was pregnant.  It increased my iron levels; however, I did have slight constipation, but not as bad as with other medicines."


"I almost died from this drug, my physician did not believe me because I am a woman. I took myself off of it and got well but it has cause some permanent damage to my vision and I am left with a persistent tremor in my right hand."


"Very effective, made me feel like normal again after weeks of being in pain due to my urinary tract infection. However, after being on amoxicillin for nearly 5 days, I had severe diarrhea and stopped taking it due to the fact I was constantly sitting on the loo! However, this was a highly effective medicine for me, much better than trimethoprim."


"I don't have anything but good things to say about Orsythia. It regulated my periods really well, reduced and shortened bleeding, and completely got rid of my cramps. I haven't noticed any major side effects. No spotting, no weight gain, and no acne issues. I've noticed I'm sometimes a little bit more emotional during week 1, but it's never been of any issue or effected me negatively. As of now I have no plans of changing from this pill."


"My sister took doxipen and it had a horrible reaction... anxiety, changed her personality, sleeplesness... she told her Doctor so he increased the dose... she hadn't slept in 3 days so she took xanex to sleep... she died that night... 6/26/2016... she was 28 years old."


"See my previous comment on Testim in October 2009.  Last December I accidentally selected the wrong level of employer health insurance coverage. Result: NO prescription coverage on our plan this year.  With Testim at $330 per month there was no way we could afford it, so I have been off Testim for 6 months.  Boy do I feel it.  I'm tired and want to sleep all the time, melancholy and unmotivated to do anything.  Auxilium was kind enough to give me a discount card for $75 off per month for 6 months.  Going back to the pharmacy today and will pay the $255 difference for the next 6 months until health plan changes again.  Last week's lab showed testosterone at 226, should be around 400 for my age (47). I never realized how important "T" is."


"Took pneumonia away quickly, however, it does cause diarrhea. I'm on my 6th day of a 14 day regimen. Works well and fast."


"I've been using this for over three months now, and I'm delighted with it.  I've tried almost everything else on the market during the last 30 years, none of which have worked as well as this.  After two weeks I was ready to be disappointed but it gradually started to work.  Yes, it's expensive (a tube lasts about 9 weeks), but it's worth every penny to see the hair growth almost disappear.  I still have to use a no-no (hair removal system) once a week and occasionally the tweezers, but the difference is remarkable.  To feel a smooth chin and upper lip is just great!"


"I have been taking arimidex for 2 months. Within the first two weeks my osteoarthritis has deteriorated from tolerable to barely able to walk. I can not stand for long periods. My knees get stiff each time I sit. I have received a series if Ortho visc injections and am hoping for a miracle. I must keep working for insurance coverage. I have vision changes, chest and muscle pain,also. I have added fosamax due to the risk of calcium loss since I was diagnosed with osteopenia at the same time as stage 1 breast cancer. I am expertiencing more fatigue with arimidex than after radiation. I am not sure if I can tough this out for five years!"


"It's crazy to me that there are so many good reviews, because this pill was bad for me! Every BODY is different and we all react differently...but I definitely did not have a good experience with this one. I've been on and off many other birth controls but never reacted to any like I did to this one. Within a week, I was a deranged, emotional, roller-coaster of a mess...cried over nothing for no reason, randomly and couldn't control it, almost ended my then 3 year relationship...depression to the max. Immediately asked my Dr. to take me off it and within a couple days I was back to normal. So crazy how much hormones can mess with you! You just have to find the right combination that works for your body."


"It was ok. I guess everyone's body reacts differently but for me I bled a lot on this medication. The first 2 months I would bleed for 2 solid weeks. My doc told me to stick it out for three months. Month 3 and 4 it cleared up, my period began like normal during sugar pills. Then month 5 and 6, the bleeding started happening again, even though I took my pills very regularly. I went off because I was sick of the bleeding, I never had this issue before. It affected my moods too. On the pill I had constant gloomy, negative thoughts. It caused me to tire quickly and I didn't want to interact with people. Off the pill I am WAY more positive and energetic. Now I feel like my old, normal self I'm never going back to this pill."


"I have been on Trazadone for 4 years almost 5. I have had depression for that long too. I started taking it because I would only sleep for 3-5 hours and wake up and my mind would not "shut off" for me to return to sleep. This has been a life saver for me. I have never had any problems with it. It helps me sleep consistently throughout the night. I know that this drug works because if I forget to take it I am awake in 3 hours. And the nice thing is I can just pop one in and fall asleep for another couple hours and have no drowsiness or grogginess when having to wake up for school or work."


"I love this pill! I used to have very painful periods and other birth controls would make me feel worse. My Doctor didn't want to prescribe me this but I wanted it anyway. I only get 4 periods a year. This pill doesn't make me gain weight and it has helped my acne more than others. I have been on this pill for over a year now and I will never switch to anything else. I trust this pill and am very satisfied with it! I would definitely recommend this to any woman out there!"


"I started taking Lexapro about 4 months ago, first at just 5mg. As the weeks went by I increased it gradually to 10mg, then 15mg, and now I am on 20mg (have been for about 2 months). I have experienced absolutely no side effects whatsoever on this medication, to my amazement. However it did not really start working until about 2 months ago, it does take time. It does not feel as though I am on antidepressants, what this medication seems to do is prevent me from thinking depression or anxiety-driven thoughts...I am not super happy, but I am definitely not depressed either. It has worked seemlessly, I simply do not delve into those dark depressing thoughts anymore...and I do not experience anxiety. It's been very successful :)"


"Today was the first day of taking the drug. It started to kick in about an hour after taking it. It seemed to do a good job of lowering my BP... however, as many of the comments above it makes you feel zombie-like. When I attempted to go to sleep I laid in bed for 8 hours straight without ever falling asleep. There was one moment when I almost fell asleep, however, I ended up jumping up and gasping for air... I do believe I will not be taking this drug the next day.. or ever again! Based on my normal sleep, I would've passed out within the first 1-2 hours of trying to sleep and this drug just kept my minding going all night long. This is based on a 5mg dose. My blood pressure the day I went to the doctor was 150/120. Good Luck All..."


"I have had anxiety for over ten years. 2 years ago I started having severe panic attacks and anxiety. I tried Luvox, Prozac, and now I am taking Celexa. The first did not do much for me and the Prozac made me feel like I was out of my body and gave me really bad side effects. Celexa is amazing I am taking 20mg 2x daily. Highly recommend!"


"At first, I thought it was great- no headache. Then, the more frequently I used the medication to treat my migraines, the more debilitating side-effects I began to experience. I could first mitigate the burning/pain and weakness in my head, neck and jaw and the general feeling of malaise/fatigue by the administration of Naproxen or Ibuprofen prior to the Imitrex, but then, even that ceased to be effective. I finally quit after experiencing total body weakness, a more severe burning/pain in my upper extremeties than ever before (accompanied by fluctuating hot/cold sensations everywhere else), irregular heartbeat and irregular breathing after administration. If you experiencing adverse side-effects- it gets worse! Please, find something else."


"I have been  taking this pill for almost a year. Recently I noticed my hair feels so fine, so tonight I have stopped  it. I will call my Doc in the morning. I also have felt dizzy have vision problems. This has just started in the past week. Dizzy I can handle, losing hair, not so much!"


"I wish I was having the experience most of you are sharing. I've been on modafinil for a month with NO CHANGE at all. I am so tired all the time, nap every day without fail. I feel useless at work and in life."


"I started taking Effexor around 3 years ago, 150 mg, because I was having a terrible time with anxiety and it was starting to physically manifest itself at the worst possible times. Initially it worked quite well and I was more or less getting back to my normal self. I felt so good, in fact, I thought I no longer needed the Effexor and started the slow taper and eventually stopped taking it. My anxiety quickly returned along with terrible dizziness and an overwhelming fear of being around other people. I also suffered several seizures, which we are still not sure are linked to coming off the Effexor, but my doctors are suspicious. Nonetheless, my life has been HELL since stopping. Trying Lexapro now to hopefully get some of "ME' back."


"20mg a day has been enough to put me well into the safety zone.  I haven't had any side effects, except occasional dizziness when standing.  Energy level is great."


"The absolute only sinus headache medicine that is guaranteed to work on my sinus headaches every single time."


"This pill is absolutely amazing. I'm 19 and have been struggling with my weight all of my teenage years. I found out about Phentermine through online research and my doctor prescribed it when I asked. I started taking it July 13th, 2013. Today is August 13th and I weigh 193lbs! I start month 2 tomorrow. Oh by the way I exercised at least an hour everyday. I ate clean (I completely cut out soda, juice, and fast food out my diet), and counted my calorie intake everyday."


"I got Kyleena inserted on July 17th. It wasn't necessarily painful, just uncomfortable. I didn't really cramp after the insertion, just had some weird twinges. I got Kyleena a week before my period. My period was on time because the hormones hadn't had time to affect it. My period was light but I spotted for 2 weeks. I had cramps the whole week of my period and then they went away. I am now currently on (starting?) my next period. So far I spotted some old blood yesterday but today there has been nothing. Has anyone experienced this? I am 18 and sexually active but use protection every time."


"Works quickly, back to normal in approximately 1 week.  Some spots returned after about 6 months and required a second treatment.  Coupon available from manufacturer."


"I have been using vimpat since 2011. I found a New Doctor in 2011 he ordered  Vimpat 100mg 2x a day, along with Clonezapam .05 2x a day, Somehow this was the perfect combination of both medicines as I have been Seizure free for 5 years! Vimpat Works For Me! :-)"


"I took this birth control pill for about three months. I have been fortunate to never experience intense sadness or depressive feelings since I was born, discounting family/friend deaths or illnesses. After starting the pill I noticed a change in my attitude and mindset. I used to wake up extremely happy and stay happy throughout the day, but the pill caused me to become sad. Depression became a major factor of my everyday life on the pill and suicidal ideations soon followed during the third month. I felt crazy on the pill and I became really insecure. The only other side effect besides depression was breast tenderness. It was effective in preventing pregnancy and I did not get migraines or spotting."


"Well, just took my last dose of this drug, Good Riddance!!! While it was effective in getting rid of the infection, it brought with it some very awful side effects. A strange metallic taste, fatigue, loose stools, pelvic cramping, abdominal pain on both sides, stomach discomfort, mood swings. I had to send my kids to a relatives house to finish this med because I have been feeling awful. No one told me to eat probiotics religiously, I do eat yogurt during any antibiotic treatment, but this specific drug requires a little more than a cup of yogurt a day, Day 2 I started taking Florastor, plus eating plain yogurt a lot, I hope I don't get the diarrhea that others have after stopping it. If you must take this,drink water and take probotics"


"Went to ER for infection pain and this worked within 15 mins. Swelling at infection site went down somewhat in half hour it worked for me."


"I was always tired and lethargic. I thought it was from the chemo I was taking but when I switched to Anzemet, I realized it was the Compazine that made me tired."


"This birth control was AWFUL for me. Like many others on here, I was switched from Necon 1/35 that I was on for a year and a half and was working wonderfully for me. The first few months I was taking this I noticed my periods were incredibly heavy and my cramps were debilitating. My mood swings became so severe and every month I would have incredible nausea the week before and after my period, yet I managed to gain about 5 pounds despite not having an appetite. I decided to stay on it for a few months to see if the symptoms would straighten themselves out. Now, 6 months in, I'm experiencing MASSIVE hair loss. I'm talking 6-8 thick handfuls a day. I've lost about 1/2 of my hair thickness/volume. Switched to OrthotricyclenLo. Hoping this works"


"I had two total knee replacements. One a year ago and the other almost 2 years ago. I got to a certain point of recovery and never got any better. I was sore every day and the swelling would not leave completely. Three days on Meloxicam, (recommended by a friend who also had TKR) and I am significantly reduced pain not only in my knees but my back. Makes me stomach feel a bit nauseous at times but I'll take that to be able to walk easier with less pain!!!"


"This product saves me all the time, if any one has issues they should be sure to consider how to maintain your lip on the path of healing.
Examples: DO NOT LICK LIPS, it is such a terrible way to spread to the other parts of your lips and also the inside. I also advise to make sure you put chap-stick to moisten the rest of your lips but not including the infected area because you will spread it.
Best advise I can give you is apply Abreva as soon as you feel even the slightest bump. It helps it prevent it and quicken the process. Make sure you use a Q-tip because I think the best way to cure a cold sore is being very clean with it and fast to cure.
Abreva is probably best in the market and the first to consider."


"I used to take an oral contraceptive years ago but went to the IUD after having my child. When I had the IUD removed I was offered Taytulla. I waited until I had my first cycle to start taking it. It was fine for the first few days but then I bled for the rest of the first pack. I started the second pack as scheduled. I got through 2 weeks with zero bleeding and then was 37 minutes late taking it and started to bleed again the next day. On top of that, I have been very short tempered and irritable more often than not which is not my personality at all. Since I was bleeding anyhow, I decided to discontinue using it. I would not recommend this to anyone."


"14 days on 20mg. I am edgy and wobbly, no appetite, forced myself to eat, so I am eating less.  Taking advantage of that because I am also a diabetic and hard to go to sleep. I am sticking with the medicine.  Have some relief of  bad thoughts.  Hope it gets better."


"Its good -  I have been using it for 1 year. It takes time and you will find re growth of hair.
And I don't have any side effects."


"I've been on this pill for 5 months, and it's pretty awesome. No horrific acne. No horrific weight gain. But then again, I hit the gym 5 days a week. In fact, this birth control makes me skip my period entirely. I haven't been pregnant, and I don't have to drop 10 bucks on tampons. Needless to say, this stuff is great."


"This  medicine is way outdated. There are a lot of newer treatments on the prevention of asthma, without all the side effects that asthmanefrin had."


"Within hours of taking the generic Cipro and AZO I felt much better. I was only having pain and urgency the morning before I went to doc. I'm on day 3 and the past two days I've been lethargic, groggy and bloated. First night had some anxiety but I think that's from reading the side effects before going to sleep (eeek). I have had some mood swings as well. Hopefully I only need to take it for 5 days instead of 7- waiting for my lab result of how severe the infection was- I hate taking antibiotics."


"I've been using this birth control for about a year and a half now and it's kept me from not getting pregnant, but that's about the only thing it's done for me. It doesn't help my cramps, nor does it help my moodiness around "that time," in fact it's made it worse. Just recently, I've had gallbladder disease which my doctor attributed to my Sprintec. So, I spent 5 days in the hospital after surgery due to this medicine."


"This is my husband's second month on Votrient.  He had a CT today and it shows significant shrinkage in the tumors in his lungs.  The only side effect he is experiencing is high blood pressure."


"I'm SUPER sensitive to medications. On 500mg for 5 days, had a sinus infection for about 6 weeks now. So far, I can't sleep really at all, but looks like you can take a Benadryl or something with it that may help you sleep.  Will discuss with doctor.

Hesitant about taking this because of all the comments here and the (black box warning) about the medication that everyone should read about Levofloxacin (google it). I'm feeling really scattered and can't focus mentally, insomnia and dizziness if I get up too quickly are the biggest issues.  I am not taking any of my usual vitamins and no gym, but so far ok. Will update if any changes.

*Update, I ended up having to cut the pills in half per doc ok. I felt so awful."


"I have had cholinergic urticaria for a few years now. I break out into hives when I start exerting myself physically or it's hot. After taking Zyrtec 1/2 an hour before my workout, I didn't experience that irritating itchy feeling all over nor did I get hives. My skin got red but no bumps. I don't care as long as I don't get the irritation which works to create an aversion to exercise. I took a 5 mg dosage. After my workout, I went to sleep at 7 p.m., woke up for an hour and then went to bed at 9 p.m. only to sleep the whole following day. I was unusually fatigued and sleepy. I'm going to try 2.5 mg today to see if that helps."


"Have issues with chronic constipation and when I get really constipated I start to feel very fatigued and nauseous. Was looking for a quick fix this time around and took 2 tabs Dulcolax at 9 am, I slept most of the day, I don't know if this was from the constipation or the remedy, but started having horrendous bowel cramping at about 7:30 pm. The first few times I went to the bathroom I was only able to pass a few small hard lumps with A LOT of pain, straining, burning/cramping bowel pain so bad I thought I was either going to vomit or pass out.  Finally about the 4th time the cramps struck, I had a large bowel motion followed by diarrhea. That's where I am right now and I'm hoping this "experience" will be wrapping up soon!"


"My dermatologist recommended Acanya and Retin A but I decided not to use Retin A because of the side effects, so I just use Acanya once every morning and I love it. It truly works. I recommend this to anyone to try it, everyone reacts differently."


"It wasn't too bad.  Mixed with propel water after chilling both mix and water in freezer for 10 minutes.  I think this helped reduce the bad taste.  Drank it down in about 3 minutes with a straw, followed by two 16 oz glasses of cold water which took about 5 minutes.  About 20 - 30 minutes later started coming out the other end.  It subsided in about 2 1/2 hours went to bed, slept okay except there was a little gurgling all night.  Next morning got up and did it again, with the same results.  I will say I think I was cleaned out after the first round."


"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder just a few months ago. I'm 25 and let me say this medicine works great. I could tell a difference within the first week and my husband (whom I was driving absolutely crazy) saw a huge change too. I feel happier now and the "manicness" has gone away. I have noticed the weight loss but not too much. I was weighing in at 160lbs and now I'm down to 150lbs so 10 lbs in the past 2 months is good. My sex life is back to normal where I hope it will stay. I feel like a better mother and wife now, all because of Pristiq."


"I started Phentermine on 7/28/15 at my highest weight of 332 lbs. As of 1/28/15 I weighed 268 lbs. I lost 16 lbs in the first week on this medication and have not experienced any side effects other than dry mouth. My goal is 200 lbs by 7/28/16 and I'm well on my way!"


"I told my physician that I had an issue with heavy bleeding and very long periods and this is what she prescribed me. I haven't been having sex so I honestly don't know if it prevents it but I can say this is the first BC that hasn't gave me super bad side affects. I get zero headaches and slight naseous and when I say slight it comes and goes on some days but never stays and nothing I can't deal with. I can say though I eat A LOT. I'm 124 and before started this BC I ate a lot anyways because hey I'm a woman that loves food! It just makes me crave foods more. I also have sore boobs but it's soreness that isn't bearable. Also, I'm very VERY emotional. I cry over shows on tv."


"Started about 1 week ago. Was fine then all of sudden I started feeling really tired, restless. Nothing unusual. Now I have no appetite. Spaced out majority of the day. My mood swings are through the roof. And tonight I had a nightmare. Calling my doctor to see what to do."


"I have been taking the medicine for 10 days. I'm now up to 2 pills a day one in am and 1 pm.  I don't see much difference yet.  The only good thing is that I'm not drinking cocktails so it saves calories. I hope the next 2 weeks get better with full dose"