"At the tender age of 25, I noticed that my hair was beginning to thin. Not wanting to look like my dad or brother, I got a prescription for Propecia. So far, it's been working. In fact, if I miss a dosage, I'll notice little bits of my hair fall into my keyboard or the pages of a book I'm reading!

Yes, this medication is expensive. My insurance won't cover it at all. (Funny that they cover Viagra, though). The only side effect is that I do notice a slight decrease in my sex drive - but honestly that's probably good. Keeps me out of trouble."


"I just started this medication about 5 days ago so far I haven't had any side effects and am going to continue taking as directed I'm on 20mg a day. I have been having severe anxiety due to the loss of a loved one (my brother ) hopefully this medication will work im keeping my fingers crossed will give another comment maybe 2 months into it"


"I have been using Restasis for months combined with Azasite. I have been very pleased with the relief it has given my eyes after decades of dealing with painfully dry eyes. I am lucky to have great insurance. The drops are extremely expensive without insurance or good coverage."


"After 3 months my proteinuria has majorly decreased. I have had no side effects and have been able to lose the 20 lbs I gained with prednisone."


"Had 1 t-7 fracture due to the Osteoporosis. Recently had the reclast infusion and it is awful. Flu like symptoms no way, much much worse. I literally was incapacitated. The pain everywhere in my bones, joints, hips even my fingers. I feel my doctors were not honest with me on how I would or could really feel. On the positive though I hope in one year my bone density and bone mass will have improved. I don't want another fracture."


"Been on Zoloft for years and have never looked back. Although, one doctor reduced my dosage and had to up it again, after several weeks. Absolutely no side effects, unless you can call being cheerful, a bad thing!"


"I have been having recurring yeast infections for about a year now. When I had one last year my doctor prescribed me one pill of fluconazole and it really didn't work. So I was hesitant when I recently got one last month and attempted to cure  it with OTC med but I don't think it fully went away because here I am again with another yeast infection. Well my doctor just gave me 2 pills of fluconazole. My discharge has completely gone and now I still have a little itch. I'm praying after I take this second pill it would fully go away because it's really starting to depress me. My doctor is testing me for everything (even diabetes) I hope its nothing serious and just a yeast infection"


"First dose worked great. Then comes horrible pain. I only use in dire straits when it's been 5  days and nothing else works. Sometime it takes days for Movantik to even kick in. That's what made me find this board, it's been 3 days this time and it hasn't worked, but I haven't had any stomach pain. My pain experience doesn't sound as bad as some of yours. Try heating pad on stomach. Or my joke, just stay full of poop! It feels better!"


"I have been on Pristiq for 11 days after switching from Paxil 12.5 CR.  I feel like I've been on a roller coaster ride.  Agitation, shaky, anxiety and emotional. The nausea and headaches are gone now but I'm thinking this is not the right medicine for me.  I will give it 14 days and if there is no improvement I will get off them. Not sure what I'll try next. The doctor thinks Wellbutrin. "


"So every since I went through chemo and radiation I have had NO bowel movements without laxatives. I technically was supposed to save this prescription for a future colonoscopy but I was in too much pain so tonight I decided to give it a go. It tastes horrible and I had to stop myself from vomiting. But wowza does it work. Took about an hour and a half. Actually I was in the shower and had to literally jump out. I could already feel my stomach getting smaller! Great stuff!"


"I got the Paragard put in today and I have never felt such bad pain in my entire life. I would consider myself to have quite a high pain tolerance, and I almost passed out while the doctor was measuring my cervix. All of the color drained out of my face and everything became sparkley. The doctor and her assistant were very helpful and walked me through the whole process, but nothing could prepare me for the pinching cramping pain. I am spotting just a little, and the cramps are still doing pretty bad. Ibuprofen wouldn't cut it for me so I had to take something a bit stronger with a glass of wine and a heating pad, but other than that the cramping is definitely a lot better than it was 5 hours ago."


"I  had on n off again panic attacks for weeks thinking i was dying and was at the er  every week...I have been on this for 4 days now and first day i was full of energy and day 2 was ok had a lil panic attack and 3 i slept ALOT and today was a great day all day a little anxious tonight but i can already start feeling a difference.. Gonna Stick with it cause i know if it is working this good ill be back to myself again soon"


"I started taking YAZ two months into my marriage, and I’m on my third month now. Although I was completely fine the first two months, I’m on Day 7 of the third pack and my mood swings this month have been horrible. I’m crying about every little thing. I even think I’m crazy during my mood swings. I tried on a pair of pants today that did not fit, although my food intake hasn’t changed. Also, after reading other people’s reviews I realized that I’ve gotten dark blue veins all over my legs recently, I just never linked them to the pills. I don’t know how much longer I’ll be on YAZ to be honest, but this probably will be my last month."


"I've been on Zoloft for about two weeks now and I've noticed a considerable difference in my demeanor. The very first day I took it, it upset my stomach severely. I was so nauseous and had intestinal issues...yikes. But the next day I felt great. My doctor recommended I take a half pill for the first few days. I have had some relationship issues and work issues and I suffer from anxiety and depression. I have obsessive, negative thoughts about my relationship and it was seriously impacting it. I was fighting with my partner everyday because I couldn't stop thinking about our problems. Since I've taken the medicine, we had one fight. I do sleep a ton though I seem to be shaking that off a little. I feel like so far so good."


"I have tried it more than once. It was as if I took nothing. No help from taking it."


"I've had Skyla since September 30, 2016. The insertion process was quick and VERY painful for me. I almost blacked out.  My period came around the same time each month, normally lasts a week. Which was dreadful because without birth control I'm only on for 3 days and it's light lol. But here's why I am getting it removed next Thursday; these early labor contraction like cramps are HORRIBLE! The pain is so bad it makes me feel like I'm about to throw up. I get the cramps every month for a week before my period, and I cry (actual tears) every time. It literally puts me in ball. Heating pad and pain medicine works somewhat. Skyla did it's job at preventing pregnancy, but the side effects just aren't worth it. I stayed on as long I could."


"Had to take this 3 times a day for 21 days. Only used it for 3 days. Had side effects.. Stomach upset, intestinal upset, headache and felt anxious.. I've used it before years ago with no problems but this times it's a no go.. I guess our systems change as the years go on.."


"I am on day 7, My husband and I are on it together. He smokes two packs a day I smoke just under one.
We are having trouble falling and staying asleep at night, hope this will stop.
Thinking about maybe taking the 2nd pill earlier maybe around dinner. The nausea is bad for the both of us, but is worth every side effect if it means we will be non-smokers.
The Phentermine helps me with the energy in the morning and hopefully I won't gain weight. The only odd thing I am finding is that I have to eat good because when I try to eat junk food or fast food I get sick. Hoping it gets better."


"(Female, 23) The side effects are awful, but go away. I experienced nausea and insomnia, weight gain, libido death, and difficulty achieving orgasm. The nausea and insomnia went away in 1.5-2 weeks, but the nausea almost made me stop taking the medication. Glad I didn't though! All side effects were gone by week 8. Be patient! This medication has worked wonders. I feel MOTIVATED and excited about my future, and I don't run away from my problems. As a side note, I may have experienced weight gain because I was not eating regularly before I began taking it. The weight gain wasn't drastic though, I just look healthy and I've lost my sallow complexion. Overall, the adjustment period can be brutal but it is well worth it. Good luck!"


"I really noticed a negative difference when comparing the XR version to the regular Seroquel.  It took longer to kick in and made me so drowsy at work that I felt like I was drunk.  I think I was taking 100-200 mg.  When I went back to regular Seroquel, 100-200 mg put me to sleep fast and made a difference in stabilizing my mood without me feeling too drowsy to function the next day."


"Trazodone is a complicated drug. It works for some, but for others there are a myriad of side effects. For me, and my insomnia, it worked for a week or two. Then, it became ineffective, even though I doubled the dose from 50 to 100 MG. If you suffer from depression, check your nortriptyline level if you are on pamelor or a generic version. Pamelor is still an effective tricyclic anti-depressant that is used to also treat sleeplessness or insomnia. Yes, it also has some side effects, but its major one is that it makes you tired, which is why it is usually prescribed at bedtime. My spouse has tried trazodone and found it to be very effective, even for a longer period of time. One medication does not work for all people."


"I was on so many medicines, hoping from doctor to doctor until I found a neuropsychiatrist who took me off all that gunk and had me try Lamictal. While I am not cured, I most certainly am far more functional with my highs and lows being far less extreme.  I also take Prozac to make sure that Lamictal alone won't make me hypomanic. I become that way if on Lamictal alone. I have been on these two medicines for many years. This is the first time ever anything has worked, worked reasonably well and this long!"


"I’ve been coughing for days (unable to sleep because of the cough), can’t breathe through my nose and have a congestion headache. Took 2 pills in the morning and it took a while to kick in but several hours later I realized I could actually take a full breath through my nose, headache improved, still coughing but not quite as bad. I didn’t have any issues with feeling jittery or wide awake."


"I had cataract surgery in November.  One of the problems I was experiencing with my cataracts were halos and "starbursts" around lights.   The surgery resolved that problem.

After the surgery, I developed symptoms of dry eye.   My doctor prescribed Xiidra to relieve the dry eye.  The Xiidra drops burned my eyes severely and also burned the skin around my eyes.  I had to stop using it after a week.  To my great disappointment and alarm, the halos around the lights have returned.  The only thing I did differently after the surgery was to use Xiidra.  I am convinced that Xiidra has damaged my eyesight."


"I'm writing this because I haven't seen many reviews after the first cycle.  My fiance and I had sex the day I ovulated and the condom slipped off without us knowing till it was too late. I waited about 24 hours because I didn't want the side effects to ruin the weekend, and it says you have up to 72 hours to take it.  (Although the sooner the better it says) I  took it at night with food and didn't have any side effects until about 4 days later. I had about 2 weeks of bad pms symptoms and fatigue, then I got a very heavy period.  I am also over the weight limit at 175.  About 23 days after that period started, I started spotting brown blood and have been doing that for almost a week and now the flow is heavier like a real period. It works."


"Worked like a charm for me. I did the full 90 days. Of course I became diabetic afterwards had another family member who had the same problem but no doctor will touch that theory, but I no longer smoke. It had been a year and 3 months for me."


"I was on reclipsen for years. For me, I DID make my periods lighter, and helped with severe cramps, and cleared my acne, boobs bigger. On the downside, I put on about 10 lbs, that I COULD NOT get rid of. I felt bloated all the time. I quit gluten, I quite carbs, my sisters thought I had an eating disorder. I had chronic yeast infections too. I finally went off it, and the weight FELL off. At first I attributed it to the fact I was walking more. But then I went back on 3 packs ago, and back up 8lbs. I'm still still as active (per fitbit). It's back to constantly feeling fat and bloated. None of my clothes fit, my sleep is always interrupted. I'm hot/cold/hot cold."


"Was prescribed this medicine as an adjunct to Paxil.  Too many side effects, insomnia, blurry vision, etc. but I did notice that my compulsion to double-check things has almost disappeared."


"Doctor put me on Pristiq for anxiety.Took 3 weeks to get use to it.Horrible side effects.Excessive sweating, drowsiness(so I took it right before bed), headaches,Sometimes felt like I was getting shocked in the brain, I was hungry all the time.After taking this medication for 4 months I was still experiencing drowsiness and all those other side effects listed above. But my anxiety was gone. I stopped taking pristiq due to insurance problems.I had to quit cold turkey.It was the worst 3 days ever.I felt like I drank a bottle of Tequila the night before. My withdrawal symptoms felt like a hangover. Extremely tired, headache that wouldn't go away, Severely dehydrated, stomach pains, feeling weak and like a noodle, emotional, dizzy spells.etc"


"I forgot to add to my last post that ever since I got the Mirena my skin has gotten very oily and I am now having acne problems. I feel bloated All the time and anxious most of the times. My energy level is poor I hardly want to get up from bed and cramp a lot. :("


"* Reminder, everyone's experience is different and you won't know how this medication works for you until you try it.*

I'm 18 and used to suffer from severe social and general anxiety, and mild depression. I've had a bad past with antidepressants but I decided to try Paxil (20mg) because I was desperate. My anxiety is 95% gone, I'm wanting to be more social, and I'm happy all of the time! I don't worry anymore and it's amazing. There are some side effects (which were terrible the first week but reduced with time); headaches, reduced libido, tiredness, smaller apetite {I'm thankful for this one}, and insomnia.

Paxil works amazing for my anxiety and I'm so happy I tried it. I'm making new friends and I think I'll secure a job soon :)."


"I've been on the patch for 3 weeks and so far, my breasts have gotten MUCH bigger. They are very tender though, and I have also gained weight. I really thought I was pregnant because I can't stop eating and seem to have all the signs of pregnancy. But all my tests are negative. After reading reviews I guess my side affects are common. I can't decide if I want to get off of it because of the weight in gaining though. My boyfriend even said I looked pregnant!"


"Side effects are too harsh and sickening."


"I have only been on lamictal for a few months now. I am able to attend class again function at work and this is the first time in 3 years I've home without some form of severe beak."


"I had my 1st round last month on 18-22 july 5-9 day and had high hopes but when I got my period on 11-Aug I got angry to everyone and went mad. But not loosing hope because I'm on my second round 50g"


"I enjoyed being on Yaz very much. I had to switch to a different pill because it's not covered under my insurance. The only side effects I really ever noticed were an increased sex drive, increase in breast size, decrease in appetite, mild reoccurring yeast infections (I've tested positive for track/yeast infections a few times but with little to no pain).
Overall, I was extremely happy with Yaz and I'm upset that I have to start a different pill."


"I was recommended this pill by the pharmacy as a more effective pill. I took it 24 hours after unprotected intercourse with my husband and have found I am pregnant. Completely unreliable pill! In the past (7 years ago) I used the other common brand and worked fine.
To say we are gutted and shocked is an understatement."


"Had a terrible case of postpartum depression and was not aware of what I was going through.  I was lost and not myself. I was prescribed Paxil and within 7 days, the sun was shining again and I was able to enjoy my new life with my beautiful baby girl."


"I have been experiencing motion sickness every time I travel by plane and decided to give this a try. Not only did I not experience any nausea, but it knocked me out for my two hour flight! I fell asleep while people were still boarding and woke up when the plane hit the ground again. Amazing!"


"The Mirena works great for most people. I am not one of them. My hair came out in clumps in the shower. I had the Mirena for 2 years and gained 15lbs. I've never had an issue with weight and always have had a very fast metabolism. I figured my metabolism was slowing down (Mid-twenties), and that I would need to eat better and exercise. I got my Mirena removed exactly one week ago and have lost 6lbs and have changed absolutely nothing! All the weight I gained with Mirena seemed to go to my stomach. I looked 3-4 months pregnant everyday. My depression got worse. I was so out of energy everyday. I was itching my skin off everyday - pretty sure I had a combo of hives and eczema. Feeling better, skin's clearing and weight's down."


"not worth it"


"I took Gianvi for 3 months,  and I loved it. I lost weight (about 10lbs) even though I was eating the a lot of fast food and crap, my mood improved, I felt more motivated, and dispite having some spotting a couple of days before starting my period it did make my periods lighter and shorter with virtually no cramps. After three months my insurance switched me to Loryna which has been a nightmare. I've been on that for a month and had such horrible nausea constantly and was sick to the point of throwing up on several occasions and even threw my pill up once and had to take plan b! It was a dreadful experience and I'm going back on Gianvi today. Couldn't be happier! Give Gianvi a try it's been awesome for me."


"I have been on Jolessa for 4 years and am quite pleased with it. I chose to go on birth control because I used to get really bad cramps and have heavy bleeding. The reason it doesn't a get 10 star review from me is because the first month of adjusting to it was awful for me. I had horrible cramps and pretty much nonstop bleeding. But 4 years removed from the situation, I would say it was worth it. I did not experience weight gain and it's so nice to have control over my body. Now my periods are predictable and the cramps aren't as bad."


"Great medication. Prescribed after job loss and bad breakup. After laying on the cohch for two months socially isolated, I gabe it a try and it certainly has helped me see the brighter side of things and begin to find new motivation in life."


"If you take just one pill when you begin to feel a tingle, you won't actually get a cold sore/fever blister. It's seriously amazing! I wish I had known about this sooner. I will get a cold sore if I travel a lot or if I have any minor trauma on or around my nose/mouth. One pill when I feel it coming on stops them from forming, but you have to catch it before the blister develops. Keep taking the pill until the tingling goes away. I've never had to take more than 1 pill per occurance."


"The side effects for this pill are horrible. I took it within 24 hours of having unprotected sex. It made me dizzy, nauseous right after I took i . A week layer, my right ovary starts hurting me and now I am getting awful hives all over my body, very itchy . I've been spotting for 3 days now. Waste of money."


"I don't normally leave reviews but this page has helped me so much today I feel to share my experiences in the hope that it will help others too.

I started taking Yasmin 4 months ago and everything was fine for the first 2 packs.  Periods were very short and light, skin was clear, no problems at all.  I'm a first time mum so my stress levels are are always high so when I started feeling bouts of anxiety I thought nothing of it.  2 months on and I feel like I'm a different person, I cry every day, bouts of uncontrollable rage, lethargy, depression - the works!  Stupidly I didn't put 2 and 2 together until the weight gain began, almost 1kg per month!  Suffice to say this pill isn't for everybody!"


"I have Asperger Syndrome, also Major Depression, Dysthymia and General Anxiety. Venlafaxine did nothing to help any of symptoms and had the side effects of completely removing my sense of hunger, nausea and eventually night sweats and nightmares.

I think this drug will only help autistic symptoms they're also symptoms of co-morbid depression and/or anxiety. I imagine the social symptoms are made worse by depression/anxiety and in that case you may find it will help you.

It's a strong antidepressant, but comes with strong side effects."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I was given the choice of pradaxa or warfarin, I chose pradaxa as no ongoing blood tests etc. I have an acid reflux  and take a PPI, having given up smoking and drinking alcohol. I don't notice any major side effects. I do fart a bit, but then I always have. 11 months on 300mg per day no complaints."


"Garbage compared to Rub on Relief  I used half a tube of Voltaren with little effect except being poorer for the price , so avoid wasting money in the Volataren"


"My son has been on this for about 2 years, as well as vyvanse. It really calms him down so he can go to bed and get a good nights sleep! He used to have nightmares, but since hes been on this medication, he hasn't had one! Again I thank the makers of these wonder drugs and I know my son thanks you all as well!"


"There are times my allergies cause a dizzy / full feeling (even though I may not be nasally congested)- R-Tanna was the ONLY medication that would alleviate those symptoms. I too have heard they are no longer producing this product and can no longer refill it."


"I suffer from migraines, high blood pressure headaches, nerve pain and occasional bouts of trigeminal neuralgia. Topamax is a god send, it stopped my headaches and trigeminal neuralgia after we had gone through every treatment and pill available with no result. I was close to suicide because of the amount of pain in my life when I tried topamax and it solved all of those issues. One thing I will say is that the side effect I got from it was pretty severe-I was unable to physically exert myself or else I would break out in cold sweats and feel very weak. I didn't realize it was the topamax for the longest time as it isn't listed as one of the major side effects, but I was so ill I wasn't exerting myself anyways."


Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

"PEOPLE PLEASE DONT COME HERE TO GET FEAR INSTILLED IN YOU ABOUT THIS MEDICINE. Other People experiences may NOT EVER happen to you. I didn't take it for a whole year because of these kind of websites.. Let's put this out there I DO NOT LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. I eat fried food, I eat out a lot (hence, why I think I got the bacteria) I barely workout and I'm considered overweight. (NOT BRAGGING JUST BEING TRUTHFUL) And the medicine still worked for me. If your dealing with horrific side effects 9/10 you we're probably dealt with those things one or another without medication. For the nausea (eat 1/2 a toast before taking it) For the insomnia ( don't take it right before you go to bed 2-3 hours in advance) Metal taste goes away after you eat"


"I've been taking Zoloft for a little over a year. It has been very effective for controlling my symptoms (I have GAD). Now I'm able to concentrate on my college classes, and in general stopped feeling anxious about different events and situations (exams, trips far away, driving a car, etc).

I started with 12.5mg and took that each morning for 6 months or so, without side effects. Then it stopped working well (the minor, yet bothersome, anxiety episodes came back), so I increased the dose to 25mg, and now am on 37.5mg, and doing good so far.

Usually, I am sensitive to medications, so it was a nice surprise that Zoloft did not affect me negatively. Thanks to Zoloft, I feel like a different, more confident and more calm person now."


"Worked fine in lowering and stabilizing blood pressure, however I switched off it because of sexual side effects.  Fatigue, which is a problem for many, was no problem for me."


"I've been told that many people have negatively reviewed this birth control, and I'm honestly a bit surprised at that. I am 17, and I take Orsythia for birth control as well as period regulation, and it does a fine job at both of those. I take the pill very faithfully every night and rarely miss a dosage. I am not pregnant, so the pill is doing its intended job, and I also get my period for about 4 days during the row of white pills. The only thing I don't like is that I break out a little bit more than I did on my previous pill. Other than that, I recommend at least trying this medication."


"i have had heat induced hives for about 5 months now on the face.. xyzal worked really well and i have had little to no breakouts on my face since. The only side affect i have experienced was nose bleeds."


"This is my third type of birth control, and I was scared to try. The other two left me depressed and overly tired. I have found the side effects of Tri-Sprintec tolerable.
1. My skin has cleared up.
2. I have gained weight as upon starting this birth control I was ALWAYS hungry, but going to the gym has started to help in losing it.
3. I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, and have not had issues stemming from that problem since starting Tri-Sprintec."


"As a child I encountered precocious puberty, at the age of 8. My pediatrician then referred me to my endocrinologist. She suggested the vaccine to stop my puberty so I could grow, if not I would end up being shorter than 5 feet. Now I'm 5'1 1/2, if it was not for this vaccine I would not even have reached 5 feet. I am thankful for her, and for my parents that put me through this four-year process of daily injections. It was a long ride, but it was worth it at the end."


"Voltaren is a fabulous drug. I have osteoarthritis of the spine and hip and carpel tunnel syndrome. After taking Voltaren for 3 days, 50mg once a day, I am no longer limping and the inflammation in my hands has gone down. I am back to hiking, swimming and piano playing. What a relief."


"Iv'e struggled with acne for years now.Once I started using Acanya, Ziana, and Solodyn, I can see a huge difference with my face . I had really bad acne and you could clearly tell it was there. I tried everything you could possibly think of and so far these products are the only ones that have been helpful. I would recommend seeing a dermatoligist if you have bad acne, they will most likely give you these products.Just wanted to share my experience, hope you find help with it."


"My first injection was a nightmare.  I took the injection on Friday night and by Saturday morning I had uncontrollable dry heaves.  It lasted for 5 hours.  Only after I ate some dry toast did it stop.  I was pretty much wiped for the rest of the weekend but Saturday was by far the worst of it.  I naturally was terrified of taking the injection the next week, but was pleasantly surprised that I did not get sick.  I get 'light headed' occasionally, but outside of that, no real bad side affects.  I can no longer eat fried food.  It just does not agree with me and I was that person that ate everything fried.  Since starting the injections, I've lost 8lbs (6 weeks)."


"I don't know how much money my doctor get for the prescribing this bad birth control shot to me .I hope it's worth it .I hate it have bleeding non stop, mood swings, hot flashes .She did not even worn me about side effect."


"I have had tinea versicolor for years and was recently told to buy selsun, I asked the chemist who sold me selsun gold, it has selenium sulfide which I am gathering is THE IMPORTANT STUFF ! Initially I was looking for Selsun... isn't that the shampoo? Anyway I rub Selsun gold over my upper body and behind knees min. 10min before shower and sometimes leave overnight (albeit will remain naked or wear old shirt and throw into wash, cause its abit smelly) and viola no reddish brown itchy spots/clusters that turn white until eventually some time later blend back into normal skin colour. I noted regular use in the current warmer months this year has meant I am all clear!"


"Been in for 10 years. Was prescribed opana and OC before that. I think it's best for me because how long it lasts. Not as many up and downs and if I sleep a long time can easily go 12 hours between dosses. Like a lot"


Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"i'm almost 60 years old now & I've experienced a bad cough and nasal congestion for the last year and a half, getting meds from the Dr. that really didn't help. I remembered from my childhood the great taste of this stuff and found it quite by accident looking for something else on the shelf. Remembering that it tasted great I got some just to see if it tasted the same and was pleasantly pleased to find out it did AND it has curbed my coughing and nasal troubles 10 fold from the 1st  dose so am reusing now!.. So much in fact that I had to find out how to make a testimonial on it and here I am."


"I'm on the 4th week of taking Contrave, with 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening.  So far the only side effects I've experienced was in the second week, I started getting dry mouth and motion sickness when in the car. The motion sickness stopped after a week. I still get dry mouth but I can deal with that. The first 3 weeks it didn't seem to suppress my appetite, but I successfully stopped a life long habit of drinking soda with no cravings. Since I started taking the full dose it's now controlling my appetite. The past 4 days I have no desire to snack and I feel very full after eating half of a meal and I continue to have that full feeling long after eating. So far 5 lbs down with no exercise. I'm optimistic, time will tell."


"I have been on Aviane for about 4 years, it has definitely done its job of preventing pregnancy. Unfortunately I have not experienced any larger breast as said by other users of this medicine. I also have not gained weight. The only thing that has changed is I do have light acne as opposed to having no acne before. I absolutely love my Aviane."


"I started taking Adipex on 5/4/12. My first visit was 5/3 and I weighed in at 165.2lbs! The first couple of days I was only taking half a pill, and I did feel a little jittery, but nothing major. The first two weeks I was on it I did the 30 day shred four days a week and ate really good, but I got off track and haven't eaten healthy since, or worked out. My first visit after I started I lost 11.8 pounds. I actually weighed myself about a hour ago, and I weighed 145lbs. Let me just say that this medicine did not give me energy, and it didn't mess with my sleep at all. It only messed up my naps, which I loved because I have a 10 month old who doesn't sleep good at night. Just wanted to come and share my results. Hope I helped!"


"Omg never again. Had bad constipation took two of these had bad cramps really bad diarrhea for 14 hours. Had to take day of work. I'm never sick like this terrible experience  don't try it unless u really need to. I was on toilet every 5 ten minutes. Had two hours sleep. Slept in bathroom in the end."


"It worked pretty good for a while.  Didn't stop the suicidal urges but it was better than other antidepressants I tried.  I had to have the dose increased over time to 90mg to keep getting the same effect, and then it quit working entirely after a couple years, leaving only the side effects to contend with.  Reaching orgasm was pretty difficult and sometimes I would only be able to once every week or two.  It took 3  months to taper off of this, withdrawal was troublesome but not impossible to deal with. "


"Used it for three months. I started with 10mg/day and then it was taken down to 5mg because of vomiting and back up to 10mg. Nausea every day, vomiting nearly every day, until I got Primperan for it. It felt at first, that it is working on depression, took off the sadness and my energy came back. But after few weeks I become anxious and irritated and then came insomnia. Finally I could not fall asleep without sleepingpills and with them I slept 2-3 hours and woke up and could not fall asleep again. My doctor suggested to lifting the dose to 20mg/day. I said NO. I could not take the nausea, vomiting and sleeplessness any longer especially, when it did not even work on the depression anymore, not to mention the anxiety and lost of sexdrive."


"My 3 year old son suffers from eczema! It is one of the worst cases his doctor has seen. He scratches till it bleeds. It's behind his legs, between his fingers, bends of his arms. He has been using this cream for about 3 days only. As of now it is helping but not cleared up completely!"


"I had a bad reaction to an anti-inflammatory misdiagnosed as bipolar.  This medicine causes psychosis in an individual wrongly prescribed it."


"I have been on latuda for two years.  I increased the first time and slept like a baby (I had terrible insomnia and nightmares on 20 mg).  I just increased my dose to 60 mg and now I'm back to waking up every single night at 3:00 am and feel wide awake.  I also have very vivid dreams on this med.  However, it controls my symptoms so well that I won't stop taking it.  It is the only medication in its class that works for me.  I miss sleeping well, but the benefits outweigh the risks for me.  Just in case anyone is wondering, when it's combined with gabapentin at night, I have no trouble sleeping, so I'll definitely add that back into the mix."


"I started having BPH problems when I was 72.  I tried Finasteride but did not like the side effects so I quit using them and another doctor recommended Cialis.  I was very happy with the results and was taking 1/4 if a tablet before workouts (recommended by Dr.) but after taking it for about 2 years, I started having extreme diarrhea problems. and stopped using it.  I now started back using the 1/4 pill about 3 times a week."


"I have been experiencing extreme pain since 2009 from psoriatic arthritis, tried methotrexate no luck, finally started Humira 72 hours ago and already no pain whatsoever. A lot faster than I ever expected. The injection is not bad at all, a very small needle with a slight sting, but I'll take a 5 minute sting over the pain I had any day. I have not had any side effects yet I will edit this post if I do in future. I found these post very helpful with my decision to start Humira so I though I would return the favor."


"I started on linzess in April 2015. I thought it was my miracle drug, but it seems to have stopped working as well, and I have severe bloating/ abdominal distention. To make matters worse, I've gained weight. Not water weight either. I work out and eat low carb, but since starting linzess the scale is going up. It's looks as though I'm not the only one. Linzess needs to list potential weight gain as a side effect. But why would they do that? It's all about sales."


"I've been taking Sprintec since after my accident on June 5 2011. It messes up my cycle and made my breast feel sore everyday. I couldn't take the pill unless I already ate or was about to eat because it made me feel light headed and my legs be cramping and stomach cramps worse then normal. I've been feeling sick off and on since I've been taking it. "


"I love it!  I have been on it for 4 months now without any complications (yet)!  I have even skipped my period for one month without any spots or irregular blood saying hi.  I don't feel it during sex and my partner haven't felt it either.
I used to be on the Pill before and the  transition was quite easy.  The only thing that annoyed me was that I got quite a few pimples the first  month,  but it got under control using good products and trying not to eat too much dairy products.  My skin is back to normal now.
It feels so good not to think about remembering the pill every day!  Its just every 3 week!  I have an app on my phone to remind me when to take out."


"A heavy smoker from early years. Stopped twice five years at a time but still capitulated to it. Took Zyban - didn't complete the course, as didn't need to! Haven't smoked for twelve years -thanks Zyban. I smoked forty a day, and my wife twenty! At today's prices that relates to around $18000 annually out of one's tax paid income - ?? You bet. The down side? Believe me it's all thanks to Zyban."


"I had protected sex, but the condom broke. I didn't know until I saw a piece of the condom 24 hours later. I took Next Choice about 12 hours later (36 hours?) of the incident. I got my period 5 days early. My only side effects were headaches."


"I had been constipated for 3 days . So I went to the drugstore and looked over my options for a laxative. Dulcolax said it was "gentle, overnight relief." So I decided to give it a try . The box says to take 1-3 pills, so I decided to take 2. I drank 2 glasses of water then I went to bed and awoke at 2 am with extreme stomach cramps, cold/hot flashes, and an overall sick feeling. I went to the bathroom too many times to count between the debilitating stomach cramps. Nothing about this product was "gentle" as it states on the box. I laid in bed and moaned and groaned with each cramp. 24 hours later I am still in pain! I thought I might need to go to the emergency room! I will not use this product again or recommend it to anyone! BEWARE!!"


"I have been taking opiates for years. In the last year and a half it really spiralled out of control. I was completely addicted to oxycontin. I had to have it everyday and spent so much money on it. I tried several times to quit cold turkey. The physical withdrawals I could handle but PAWS was another story. I never made it past 2 weeks. Finally i tried Suboxone. I am on day 10 and it has been so easy. I take 8mg twice a day and will reduce it to 4mg twice a day. While I know iIwill need to get off the Suboxone at some point, it is better than buying oxy's everyday and spending goodness knows how much money. My only regret is that I didn't go on it sooner. I am so happy with myself and feel like I have my life back."


"I have mild UC and I was prescribed both pentasa and salofalk enema. I found that those 2 taken together works really great and my symptoms disappeared after 5 days. Taking pentasa (pill form) by itself did not helped at all until I started the enema after a week."


"This medication is terrrible. Right away I was experiencing nausea every day. I had blurred vision and I felt like I couldn't think very well. My brain was all foggy. I craved sweets and carbs all the time. I took it for a month and gained about 15 pounds. I also had the most extreme horrible vivid nightmares where I was afraid to close my eyes and sometimes I felt like I couldn't wake up. I woke up covered in sweat with a racing heart frightened. I also got brain zaps where it felt like my brain was being electrocuted for a second I feel like I turned into a monster on this drug. I was filled with so much rage and anger and I hated everyone and everything. I would have times that I just broke down crying uncontrollably. So i switched"


"My cholesterol was 520 initially and lowerd to 250 in 8 months."


"So happy! I have been taking Celexa for 12 years, tried several others first with terrible side effects or no effect at all. Have stopped taking it a couple times ...fantastic sex drive but depression returned. Instead have reduced to 10 mg/day and it's still working for me after all these years. "


"I started taking a very small dose of Lexapro about 7 months ago for a sudden onset of quite severe anxiety/depression. My doctor put me on 5mg because I really didn't want to be on medication. I felt a little bit of nausea, but I couldn't tell if that was the medication or just a typical side effect of my anxiety. Even the 5mg made me feel better within 2 weeks. Then, we upped my dose to 10mg a month ago, and I feel great!!! This medication has really allowed me to get back to being myself again."


"I am 19. I started taking it for anxiety. No joke the same day I took it I could feel a huge difference! I have been on it for a few weeks now, and I am still doing great!"


"It started out with an abortion- with respect to whatever your opinion may be on that matter, I had my carefully thought out reasons. My boyfriend and I were very literally starving due to lack of money and food. The baby was taking in any nutrients I was getting- I wasn't going to survive the pregnancy.  It was an extremely difficult decision and I struggled with it heavily. After the abortion, I continued to lose weight-I am 5ft and weighed 80lbs the nausea continued for another 6 months and I was having regular panick attacks due to the anxiety caused by the abortion. I have been on Mirtazapine for a month now, and the nausea and over all anxiety is nearly eliminated, and I am back to a healthy weight. This drug saved my quality of life."


"I am on my 3rd and last prescription of this wonderful miraculous medicine. Especially, no comparison to the other medicines I had tried a few years ago and needed to stop, Bless the medical scientists who discovered this to give all, a miracle, this is the ace of diamonds!! Thank-you."


"Took the pain away in 15 min. The injection site bruises and bleeds. But still worth it. I felt the nausea associated with this medication for about the first 10 mins and extreme tiredness. Got it as a sample but will for sure fill the prescription. Most effective and fastest working migraine medicine so far."


"Celexa does get rid of anxiety, however, it also destroys the rest of your life.  The should call it the boner killer, because you will never get an erection as long as you take celexa.  And its tough to call yourself a man if your junk isn't working.  That leads to depression.  So right now I am in a tough spot.  Go back to anxiety, or stay depressed?  I don't feel like this throwing darts type treatment is good.  Either something works or it doesn't.  In my opinion, if the side effect are worse than the problem, drug doesn't work."


"So, I had walking pneumonia for a little while and didn't know. No symptoms  Then I got chest pain, went to the ER they sent me to the asthma room, and the albuterol treatments (all 3) only made my chest feel tighter. So they put me on the  oxygen and I instantly felt better, they decided to try albuterol again, and I stopped breathing I was immediately intubated and ended up with a collapsed lung found out I had an asthma attack WHILE having pneumonia. I was in the ICU,  most of my meds were given intravenously so I wasn't aware much of what I was given until I was released, the zithromax is great I feel better already. But even eating I have burning diahrea. I'm fine with it. I'd rather survive than complain about poop."


"Epiduo is the best! The first day I used it I FELT a difference in my skin. By the second week my skin was a lot clearer and smoother. A month later my skin was glowing. Everyone noticed the difference and I was getting compliments left and right. Even my dermatologist was happy with my skin.
I use twice a day. Wash with Cetaphil bar soap then put Eucerin original healing creme after Epiduo to moisturize. I also drink more water."


"Though relieving, side effects are a bit much. It may just be the sudden change from my previous medication, but this medicine has added to my anxiety and occasional panic attacks to a point where my doctor has had to prescribe me another anti-depressant."


"This medication helped to clear up my acne within the first couple of weeks of use.  However, I think my body developed a resistance to the active ingredient, and some (not all) of the acne returned.  The severity of the acne was much less than before treatment.  One negative side effect I experienced was increased sensitivity and a red rash that extended down my neck.  What ever you do, do not get your eyebrows waxed while using this product.  My skin was ripped off with my eyebrows when I had them waxed."


"I am not able to use oral contraceptives containing estrogen, as I have migraines with auras (which puts me at a highly increased risk of stroke). As such, I have been getting Depo-Provera shots for the past 2 years. I have not gained any weight at all while on the shot and my weight has remained extremely constant. I stopped getting periods altogether after the second shot and have had very light spotting only a few times (lasting less than a day). My only issue is that my sex drive has decreased slightly, but not severely enough that it has significantly affected my relationship with my boyfriend. I think the shot affects everyone differently, but for me it is the best option available and I have not had many side effects using it."


"Found this medicine very helpful. I have had a lot of trouble finding the right biologic, and have tried half a dozen. Great medicine!"


"At first, i thought this was great.  Same as Yaz, good for menstrual regulation.  However, after three months, I felt like I was losing my mind.  I was moody, depressed, anxious, irritable, and felt completely crazy.  My friends and co-workers started noticing my mood swings too.  I stayed on the med because it was fully covered, whereas Yaz costs a significant amount more.  Recently I switched back to Yaz and couldn't be feeling better.  I feel like my normal self again.   I would rather spend the extra money on the name brand than ever go through that feeling again."


"I've been on quetiapine XR 50mg for almost 2 months mow and it's been great, no anxiety and my head is clear. HOWEVER, I have missed one dose of it once and started having bad heartburn with constant feeling of hunger and I think it's because of that. So, I will probably stop taking it, although I really don't want to."


"I got the Nexplanon placed in January (3 months ago). The first two weeks, I bleed extremely heavy. So heavy I would bleed through a tampon and a pad within two hours. Which my doctor said was very normal for this BC. I have been on almost every BC and there are positive and negative thinking this one. I truly forgot about it being in my arm, but the non stop bleeding for me was the worse thing. I would bleed like a normal period for 7-10 days, heavy (which I have never in 27 years of life had a heavy period).  Then I would spot for a few days, stop for two days, and start bleeding heavy again. I also notice if I tried to have sex in the small window of no bleeding I would start bleed right after intercourse."


"I was given levofloxacin for a sinus infection I had, had for three months. I had already taken zpaks, steroids, and augmentin. After the third day I did not sleep, and I take some pretty powerful medicine at bedtime. I went for three days before my body collapsed.When it did I wound up in the ER IN a massive muscle spasm. My entire body was locked up stiff as could be. I will never take this stuff again!"


"26y/o male 5'9 170lb taking vyvanse for 6-7 years. Started with 30mg now on 60mg. I had previously been given everything else for ADHD but nothing stuck long term. Vyvanse has helped, coupled with regular exercise and healthy eating habits. "


"This was the first form of birth control I took. I was on it for about 5 years. It's a fantastic form of birth control; You only have to remember to take it out every 3 weeks, no mood swings, no weight gain (I actually lost 20 pounds while using the ring from switching to a healthy lifestyle), and my boyfriend doesn't feel it during sex. I recently switched to an oral contraceptive, only because the ring was costing me $60 a month. If cost isn't an issue, I highly recommend trying it."


"I only took this for a few days and had a terrible reaction.  I lost control of my emotions.  I would start crying hysterically uncontrollably for no reason then immediately flip to laughing hysterically.  It was awful.  I was crying and laughing so hard I had to lay down.  I've taken a lot of antidepressants over the years and never had anything like this happen.  It was a horrible feeling and didn't help my depression either."


"I have tried pretty much everything. A few allergy medicines worked but I had to stop taking because of reactions to them. So far aside from the groggy feeling, Benadryl Allergy and Sinus has worked great for me."


"It look me a very long time to kick the habit Iam currently on 90 ml as my dose witch is very high.  I am thinking Iam ready to start coming down off of it so I can get back to my everyday life and not relying on this to make me not feel sick and to feel normal. But overall if it wasn't for Methadone I wouldn't be here today"


"I took this for my severe strep throat. I was initially given amoxicillin which didn't work at all the doctor switched me to this. After 1 day I already improved and my fevers and chills subsided and I was able to swallow without extreme pain. The downside: the stomach pain and nausea and the metallic taste in my mouth."


"Shoulder surgery gone bad, nerve damage and arthritis pain 24/7. The pain management doctor is really a savior, helped me with Opana20and even oxycodone 30 and I got my life back."


"Lightheaded, dizzy when turning turning quickly or bending over"


"I've been on and off this medication but nothing related to the drug. I was diagnosed with dysthymia one year ago and then it aggravated with a major depression so I started sertraline, after the adjustment period it was the best I was always happy with lots of energy, and lost 30 pounds in like 3 months, loved it. then my psych decided to change me to wellbutrin. I felt fine, with energy, and wanting to do stuff. because before I couldnt get up of my bed but, yes I felt the wellbutrin rage (those days when u look like u have PMS), I never lost a single pound on it (which i dont like).  But didn't appear to gain more weight either. Lately I'm feeling lightheaded, I dont sleep well cuz the vivid dreams, which makes me tired but the libido is back up"


"I'm a 58 year old male. I have taken Rhythmol for a year. I started having many different heart rhythms after having an implant for ASD. Every night I would sleep sitting up, could not work effectively, and was worried if this would eventually kill me. In a year I have had not one skip or erratic heart beat. This medicine is amazing and I feel wonderful. It does give you a metallic taste but it's a small price to pay."


"Really helped with nasal congestion, however I will never take it at night again.  Took it at 8:00pm and still up at 2:00am.  "


"Been on it for a month now. Have lost 10 lbs. No voices or paranoia! Miracle. Just very drowsy."


"Did a decent job of preventing migraines and shortening their duration. Couldn't take full dose as it made me zombie like for a full 24 hours. Also made my heart rate 20-30bpm faster than normal."


"I LOVE THIS MEDICINE. I'm 19, with severe cystic acne all over my cheeks, chest, nose, and forehead. I use to have major scarring around my mouth and on my cheeks, and I never thought that it would go away. 1 month in, ALL of my acne and ALL of my scarring was gone. A lot of people said that they seem to have problems with it, so I remind you that it IS and antibiotic, and with that being said you MUST remember to take it, and not miss any pills. The gap is what will cause side effects, and you need to take the pills for the time that your doctor prescribed you. Don't just stop. My dermatologist also prescribed Onexton, and Retin-A .08%, which were topical creams. I think the three all together made it much more effective."


"I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16 - I'm now about 25. Nine years of being on the Pill, I've tried a number of different scripts. Juleber was fabulous (was on it for about two years), but before leaving to study abroad, I was accidentally prescribed Junel Fe instead. GOOD GRIEF. I am miserable! Like many other reviewers noted, I'm crying at random, I'm randomly hit with bouts of incredible sadness/depression, especially at night or later in the day. I'm anxious out of my mind, having panic attacks. I feel like a crazy person, not myself at all. I'm utterly horrified that this Pill is being prescribed to anyone. Going to the doctor locally tomorrow to fix this mess - ladies, STAY AWAY from this garbage Pill."


"I had scalp acne fo 6 months, but several doctors said it wasn't an infection.  So I used every, single known topical stuff, nothing worked from anti inflammatories to natural products.  I went to the gp last week with a urine infection, I said will it clear up my scalp also, yes, but only if it's an infection, which he doubted. .  And,  whoopee my scalp has cleared up and I didn't experience any side effects. Go with your gut diagnosis,  you know yourself better than anyone.. Couldn't recommend this antibiotic highly enough."


"I was suffering from bipolar for 10 months.

After taking many medicines i was on divalproex 500 mg for 3 years and lamotrigine 150mg for 2 years.  I was able to handle stress and forget that i have any depression.

My dosage for both was kept to lowest 250 mg for divalproex and 50 mg for lamotrigine. But on this stage after having stress my symptoms reuccured but was not severe as before.

I will have too increase the dose again."


"I am male age 65 years old. My nurse practitioner is trying to wean me off Valium after taking it ( 5 mgs) since I was 23..that's 43 years. It has been doing it's job for me. It gave me back my life.  I have extreme anxiety disorders. My original physician gave me no hassle. He died, and I had to get a new Doctor. Things were fine until this past year when out of the blue she recommended me getting off the drug. I never abused it, but she is adamant about it. So, I am trying..truly am. It's not going too well. I am wondering if I should find a new Dr. and take my records there.  I think my age has something to do with it, but getting off it is almost a nightmare. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I really would like some feedback from others."


"I was introduced to naproxen sodium a couple years ago and it worked great for muscle pain. However, recently I took some for neck pain and instantly went into severe anafelactic shock. While on the highway, luckily my fianc"


"The best thing available - have had no side effects and am able to keep food down on a regular basis."


"I am 18 years old and started to get occasional deep under the skin pimples as well as tiny bumps around my face. I have been using this stuff for about 3-1/2 months now and I am so glad I stuck with it. in the beginning I wanted to give up, it was awful, your skin is super dry and peeling and burns occasionally, but you have to wait it out! I have never been so confident with my skin and once I hit that 3 ish month mark my skin has only been getting better. don't give up, this stuff really works!!"


"I have had severe constipation all my life. Was taking over the counter laxatives daily to go too the bathroom so I decided to talk to my Dr. about prescription laxative, she gave me Linzess. Well I have been on Linzess for a week now. Mornings are such a breeze. I take Linzess 145mg a half hour before meal and have a elimination with in 2 hours or less. This medicine is a miracle for me."


"I just started Cymbalta 5 days ago for chronic neck pain as well as depression. The first few days were hell, I will admit that. I have had every side effect- nausea, dry mouth, constipation, extreme fatigue. But now at day 5, everything is starting to wear off and my neck honestly feels so much better and it's only been a few days. The only thing that seems to be sticking around is restlessness at night. I can fall asleep fine, but I wake up at around 3 am and can't get back to sleep. But I'm sure my body will adjust. I would suggest sticking with Cymbalta and pushing through the side effects if you can. This is supposed to be a great med."


"Started taking it today, 1.5mg, hour later headache,  blurred vision. Dizzness, hate it"


"I felt miserable from the start of taking this medicine. It did more harm than good. I experienced severe diarrhea (watery and explosive). I experienced nausea at any given time of the day. I developed painful sores on the palm of my hands and on my ankles. It became difficult to brush my teeth, turn a door knob, and even wash my hands. Any use of my hands was painful."


"I started the patch a few months ago from my high school's health center and it was completely free! Since I have started it, I completely forget that it's even on me. It's like a little sticker, and I have reminders to change it every week. I'm forgetful, so the pill wouldn't have worked as well as the patch has. I would recommend this to anybody!"


"I had my colonoscopy yesterday.  I was out like a lamp. But I did experience some pain and woke up briefly during the procedure. I was quickly popped back to sleep. I remember the doctor apologizing and saying he would give me some more. Overall not my worst experience in life. I woke up shouting too !! Was it a girl or boy?"


"I have been taking Lunesta since about 2004. I have tried to take Rozerem, Ambien, Ambien CR and NOTHING works as well as this. But now my copay is $76.00 a month on top of my doctors visit. The after taste does go away. I know it said not to take for a long period of time but I WAS NOT able to sleep with anything else but Lunesta. Now my insurance is changing again and I will basically have to pay full price. I love this medicine it is the only thing that works and I need something that could possibly be a substitute."


"Amazing!  Works wonders.  Thank you Treximet!"


"Taken one dose so far and do not believe that I will take no more. I took the pill on Sunday and still having severe pains in my stomach I don't like the way it makes me feel."


"I have been on Depo for about a year now! I got it in April in 2013 and now it's February 2014. I kept bleeding since I got it till about October. So I had about 2 shots by then. When got my 3rd shot, I stopped bleeding. I haven't got a period since then. I weighed about 105lbs now I weigh 130lbs, I gained so much weight."


"I have been on contrave for 3 weeks now and have lost 7lbs. I love that the pills controls my appetite but being tired all of the time is out weighing the good of the drug. I am still only taking 2 pills a day but after the last few days I plan on discontinuing all together. I am always sleepy and even to the point of falling asleep when I've had plenty of rest. I have now gotten to the point that I am so tired that it is making me nauseous and this is not worth it. I have no energy to exercise and no energy to do basic everyday tasks."


"I had a weird creeping "mosquito bite" that of course was no mosquito bite at all. The doctor knew exactly what it was, and she gave me a dose for 7 days. I know it is important to respect the dose, but I had read before a 5 day course is effective. The pills are very expensive (it would have cost me $30 US for 7 days) I decided to side with the studies showing 5 days as sufficient. It was for me. At day one, the itch decreased. By day three the itch stopped and the tracks lessened. The worst of the side effects was lazy-tiredness and light headache, as well as mild nausea. I think it "threw off" my digestion a little, but I have no more symptoms. Happy camper."


"I have had Mirena for a little over a month now, and so far its been great! The insertion was very painful... much worse than people said, but this varies between people. I had severe cramps for a few hours after it was inserted, but after that they were mild for the rest of the day (and the next). I spotted for a few days, but that went away and there was nothing until my period. My period was lighter, but it lasted longer. It was basically spotting (slightly heavier than a pantyliner could handle), for seven days. Since then, I've had some sporadic light spotting, but its definitely manageable. As for other side effects, I haven't noticed any weight gain, mood swings, or a noticeable increase in acne, and I am prone to breakouts."


"I have been taking 75mg twice per day now

for 10 days. I have severe back pain from

an injury. I did not think that such a small pill twice a day could help. I was ready to stop useing it after three days because of the side effects of feeling totally "out of it".I had mood swings, dizzyness and confusion.Those side effects have now eased up and my pain has

become less severe.I have had weight gain

and wonder if it causes water retention.

I feel bloated. Hope this helps"


"I have always been an anxious person.  I have done okay with life's normal challenges, but the underlying anxiety was always there and I was constantly struggling against it.  I just lived with it.  If it got especially bad, I took Xanax or Ativan, but you can't use those long term.  Finally I let the doc prescribe sertraline.  (My husband had been set against it-he thought if I exercised more, all this would go away....but I couldn't exercise more....my anxiety made me tired all the time). Once I got past the first three weeks and started to see the difference, I was amazed.  No more repeating thoughts, mantras going around in my head, no more feeling lonely and like I have no friends, no more dread of simple things."


"I was prescribed this along with Norotin and neither one helped with the pain I'm having fron my neck to my right shoulder."


"I have severe nasal congestion my entire life. Have tried every nasal spray pill or drop on the market. This works better than any of them."


"Within three days of use the relief was amazing, back to normal flow from almost no flow."


"I am a 26 year old male, athletic build, 6 ft tall, 75kg.

I was prescribed this medication by a bulk billed MD who diagnosed me with a sinus infection. My nose and chest were a little  congested and I had severe ear pressure. It helped thin out my mucus. I'd taken 9/10 tablets by the time I saw a better GP who took far more time with me and she suggested I go off the anti biotics as they'd made me feel worse, not better. However she also said it wouldn't hurt to have the final tablet if I really felt like it.

Side effects throughout my week included the following:
slight nausea, diarrhea(twice), fatigue, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite and dry mouth.

I'm never using this medication ever again!"


"I am a 63 yr old female. My doctor had been talking about Belviq to me for awhile but as all of you know, I wasn't about to start a diet until I was "ready." I had to be "all in" for it to work. Well when my hip surgeon said he wasn't going to do hip replacement until I lost weight, I decided that I was officially "ready!" I took my first Belviq med on April 11, 2014 at 237 pounds. Today is March 1, 2015 and I weighed 175. A loss of 62 pounds! This is with hip surgery in August 2014 and also with no exercise (yeh I know I gotta start). I take one pill in the morning and one at dinner time. I have only bought healthy food so I am not tempted at the house by the "bad" stuff. I eat out once a month or 2 months and eat healthy. Love this med!"


"This was for my MDD,BPD, and OCD, I hated this. Sick all the time. If I didn't eat, meds made me sick. If I did, they'd screw with my stomach. Everything was worse. Black and white is an understatement. I was significantly worse on these meds than without. Withdrawals were terrible. The only good thing was that insurance covered a lot of it."


"I have gotten an ocular migraine 5 times in my life. I haven't had one in 3 years but today out of the blue I got one and it was awful, it also had me vomitting and I took some ibuprofen but couldn't keep it down. My friend had left her goody powder at my house luckily and I decided to try to take that, it tastes awful but it worked in 30-45 minutes. Migraine gone."


"Not only was it extremely painful to put this thing in, I had it removed 7 years later (10 year copper Paraguard) and one of the top arms broke off and is stuck inside of me and will probably have to be removed.

I am reading many stories about these breaking.  Thank goodness I am done having children.  If I were wanting to get pregnant I would be even more furious right now."


"Purchased Monistat7 cause I'm very sensitive.  Certain soaps, colored rags & draws gives me YI. So I keep it just in case. It was mild so I did 3days. Day1 I went straight to sleep so it was cool. Abt 2-4am last nite(day2) I awoke to severe itching, w/o burning. I took a HOT rag & went to work. What ever they put in this cream will have u Angry& Irritable!  This morning I was just about normal but not fully. So tonight(day3) I used it & the Itch was unbearable. I hopped rite back in the tub w. HOT HOT water & splashed it there. When the itch calmed, I got out & didn't wipe away the remaining Med. I recommend this,"


"I started viibryd just yesterday on a starter pack from my doctor that I requested. I've tried SEVERAL different antidepressants since I was a teenager: Paxil, Zoloft, cymbalta, celexa, lexapro, and the list goes on. So this brings me to viibryd. I would strongly advise you be very careful with this one. It has strongly resembled an amphetamine for me. I'm on a 10 mg dose and already I woke up an hour and 15 min earlier this morning(1 day) I felt very alert throughout the entire day at work, and even still feel so wired I can't imagine going to sleep for several more hours(it's 10:30 pm). I'm not sure about titrating to 20mg with this current  effect. I'll see how it goes and keep you all updated! Any reaction from others would be helpful!"


"Hi I am also a pleased user of plan b and my most vital piece of advice is to stay calm. I am a very paranoid person unfortunately and under went sleepless nights in the fear I had got my girlfriend pregnant from a broken condom. Just relax ladies and gentlemen everything will be fine. And on a side note the first time she had taken the pill she had thrown up hours later. Make sure that she had eaten prior to taking the pill and make sure she is calmed down. I had to buy another one as a result."


"I had my Mirena in for only a month- I seemed to be adjusting fine with normal spotting 3 weeks after, cramping only the first 42 hours it was in (until my next period came) BUT I happened to go to the eye Dr. Where they diagnosed me with early stages of papilledimia, or swelling of the optic nerves due to excess cerebral spinal fluid built up in my brain. I have been experiencing all of the symptoms of a large brain tumor, while slowing going blind for the last month. I now need to see a brain specialist to make sure I'm not continuing to be effected even though I got the IUD removed- when caught early, the damage can be reversible. My Dr. Was not aware of this as a possible side effect."


"within an hour of having my first pill of Amitizal I experienced

gas, nausea and feeling like I was food poisoned..... not fun."


"Dose up on Seroquel slowly, if need be.  I take 100 Mg three times per day for GAD

and it does help me to think more clearly.  It is better than taking too many Benzos."


"I've had cold sores since I was 8. I would get them every 2 months and they would last about 2 weeks before they were completely gone. My dentist prescribed me valtrex. If I take it at the first hour of feeling a cold sore coming on it works great.  I don't get the little blisters that form on the lip, just feels a little swollen.  It goes away after 3 days.
Unfortunately it doesn't work once the blisters have formed.  So if you get a cold sore in the morning and only get home at 8pm to take the valtrex it won't work the same way.
So I always have it in my purse just in case.  Life saver."


"I just had another round of Botox injections three days ago. While I did get a uti from the procedure and it was a bit difficult to void the first two days I am 100% now. I even went to work the following day. I also had this procedure in March of 2015. That one didn't go so well in the beginning but I think it was because I was in a INTERSTITAL CYSTITIS flare. If you have it I feel your pain. After my flare calmed down I noticed the Botox actually worked really well. This time I made sure I was not in a flare before Botox and all is good. This is a last line of treatment for me and at just 31yrs old I'm so glad I have found it. It is not a lifelong fix it will most likely require treatment every three months to a year everyone is different"


"Horrible breakouts!

So disappointed."


"I tried the 145 mcg sample my Dr. gave me.  Took it two days in a row at 8 a.m. and had a bowel motion at 10 a.m. both days. I skipped a day to experiment, and no bowel motion.  Tried it again at 8 a.m. and sure enough, a 10 a.m. clean-out.  I have no side effects, no diarrhea or pain, just a normal bowel motion, which feels GREAT for a change!  Since there's a 2-hour "wait", I'll have to make adjustments if I need to leave the house.  But so far it's the most dependable product I've used."


"As with almost every form of birth control, there are side effects with the patch. However, in my case I really feel that the side effects I've had are totally tolerable. I've been using Ortho Evra for about 3 years and have had some occasional breast tenderness and really occasional spotting. I do notice that I break out in week 3 and am pretty moody in week 4. It's really convenient for those of us who aren't "religious" with pills. Thus far I am a happy camper."


"While on Seasonique I didn't notice the changes my body went through until I started doing some research , I loved only having one period every 3 months but the periods were painful bad cramps, lower back pain the first 2 days, the first 4 months were fine, then I started a month and a half long period but I stuck it out hoping it would be better, then things were going good until I started bleeding during intercourse, I went to see my doctor and she told me it was probably caused by the birth control, also since I started taking it I would get the sensation that I would faint, and I have fainted once while on it, had a little weight gain, it really messed up my hormones, guess my body didn't like it! "


"I have been having trouble with anxiety and for more than 30yr.  I have tried everything. My Dr. put me on lorazepam and don't know if going to work."


"On my 2nd dose. Having very little nausea and easy to mix/inject. I am having higher numbers. Morning numbers were normal and now they are higher. Hitting over 300 on some readings. I feel very hungry and can't seem to eat enough. I workout in class 4x a week and do something active each day. Dr just told me to add in 1/2 glipizide daily. Have hopes that this will eventually work but concerns because I already have thyroid nodules and hypothyroidism (almost 40 years on synthroid)."


"Duac has and is working well for me. Granted it does dry the hell out of my skin so I make sure to exfoliate in the daytime 2 to 3 times a week and use coconut oil on particularly dry patches otherwise things like foundation look awful on top of the dryness. Saying that, I have been able to comfortably be able to wear no makeup most of the time anyway as the Duac really has seemed to have got ridden of the bad spots. I'm left with some red marks/scars from acne but that can easily be concealed. Only cons are the drying out of skin and the fact it has to be kept in the fridge as I'm constantly on the move! Overall it's been the best thing for me and my skin"


"I have suffered with migraines for 20 years & without Zomig I would have missed out on many things in life.
There are side effects such as spaced out feeling, dry mouth, increased urine which only last few hours after taking medication.
But would rather have minor side effects & live my life without always being in pain."


"I was confirmed with Bipolar disorder in late 2008. My father is a severe case of bi-polar and is medication resistant to the point where E.C.T doesn't do anything. So my doctors (considering my family history) put me on Zyprexa. I had no benefits, only side effects, the worst being recurring hallucinations. I didn't gain weight (it would be good for me, I weigh about a 100 lbs). It's not the miracle drug for me."


"I've had migraines for years, as you all know, they come and go. I've taken the Imitrex shot and orally, Zomig, Maxalt, among others. My family practicioner prescribes me Flexeril on top of Maxalt. Today, though, I ran out, and had to go to a clinic, and even though I fear needles, I asked for the shot. This was a migraine I knew I was no match for, as my pain threshold peaked a number of times. Immediate burning in my bottom and leg, but it did work well. I wish this were able to be prescribed"


"I started the first patch ,first day of my period as instructed by my obgyn and it was perfect, side effects were almost non existent. My period actually got lighter and less painful. First week was ok, second week I suffered from some joint pain then severe stomach aches and finally vomiting . Spent two days barely able to eat or drink anything till I took off the patch and immediately felt better. If it wasn't for the stomach problems I would definitely recommend it since side effects are the least compared to other methods ."


"Caused sever constipation but at least I could keep liquids and solids down. Had headache when tapering off."


"The only medication that works for my migraines, that last typically 3 days at a time, right side of my head, in my eye, down the back of my neck and upper back. I take the 100mg tablet, 1 every 12 hours, or when I feel it coming back on. Imitrex kicks in within 20 minutes of taking it. As close to instant relief as you can get. GREAT medication."


"I have only been on it for about 6 days and already seen a incredible difference. I had a headache everyday for a year and a half and got bad migraine about 2-3 times a week. I have not had a migraine yet and my everyday headache has calm down. When I first started it did make me very drowsy but that went away as I got use to it"


"I have OIC-Opioid induced constipation.  Most of the time it works; sometimes it does not. I also take Lactulose and Miralax when required as well. I'm confined in a Convalescent Hospital. I've had this constipation for over 2 years. Opioids are the best meds for my severe chronic pain."


"Only been on it two weeks, so far so good, starting very slowly and no rash. I have always had skin problems like dermatitis so its not adding to those and I slept well the very first night I took it and woke up feeling more calm. It's delayed the manic episodes too. I do feel slowly less depressive but I know it's very early and the benefits will come at a higher dose but so far so good, thank God I got this from my psychiatrist, finally, and best of all NO appetite unlike the other mood medicines."


"It was a great drug has stopped my seizures for 5 years. But the problem is I think I am very allergic to the medication. I started having side affects that I noticed about a year after starting vimpat.  Extreme hair loss to where it was just falling out in the showe,r my hair has thinned so much. Itching all over my body scalp legs arms. Ringing in my ears. Little bumps all over my body, I have gone to a dermatologist but he says it's dermatitis I have never had that until vimpat. The newest thing in the last 2 years severe cystic acne on my face, I have never had acne maybe a bump or 2 as a teenager. 2 years ago at 36 I started getting painful cystic  acne this is also because of vimpat. And last of all weight gain, I am 38."


"This medication made me very nervous and depressed. Almost like the effects I had from oxycodone. I had to stop taking it after 4 days."


"Took first dose of Ultram and started have severe nausea.  Recovered after 36 hours.  Unsure  that it caused the nausea since I had a flu shot that day, I tried it again two weeks later and again experienced severe nausea which ended again after about 36 hours. "


"I have been using Levemir for about 4 years 20 & 20 units twice a day but lately I had to increase to 20/20/20 & when my sugar goes over 160 I will use fast acting Novolog 10-20 units but now I will be trying Bydureon to see if it helps me control my blood sugar."


"I've been taking Lexapro for roughly 5 months.  The benefit to risk ratio is positive compared to other anti-depressants.  It is not a miracle encapsulated inside a pill.  I hope it is helping.  Motivation and sleeplessness remain my major adversaries.  Of course, your mileage may vary.  It is a helpful (and expensive) medication."


"I am taking 50mg but it only worked for 2  days. Pain is back and so is the numbness. I think I need a higher dosage.
Side effects are headache and it triggers my migraine."


"Started Savella at 12.5mg at bedtime, then after a week added 12.5mg in the morning. No change in pain, stiffness, sleep, brain fog, etc yet but my doctor warned me it could take 4-6 weeks to see benefits. Have tried everything out there for relief. Still taking 60mg baclofen every day and up to 6 lortab a day, plus Ambien, Topamax, Requip. Lyrica was a joke, Cymbalta not much better. Praying Savella will be the 'miracle drug'."


"I have been taking Pristiq for 2.5 weeks now.  I was having very few side effects, lots of yawning initially, but this is improving.  I have mild depression and anxiety and OCD (which only acts up when I am stressed) I have been feeling pretty good but the last few days I have had blurred vision and dizziness, lots of ringing in the ears and dry mouth.  I am hoping this passes. My mood is pretty good and I am sleeping well."


"I'm 16 and have acne for about 5 years, I was prescribed duac about 5 months ago, it worked about 2 months but has stopped working now, the doctor said that I should see immediate improvement I did but it eventually did nothing for my skin, I still have acne"


"Tecfidera has made sure I have not had any more lesions."


"god sent for anxiety"


"On 20 mgs Cipralex two years ago and gained almost 30 pounds.  Began taking Wellbutrin 150mgs three weeks ago after weaning myself off the Cipralex over a 2 month period.  A few side effects, dry mouth being the most noticeable.  150 mgs for two weeks and started 300 mgs this last Monday.  Huge energy boost...appetite is level and cravings are non-existent. I have to remind myself to eat.  I have lost 8 pounds in 3 weeks without changing anything in my daily routine.  I believe the ingredient in the medicine which helps a person to quit smoking has the same effect on appetite. It just stops the cravings, therefore stopping needless emotional eating or eating out of boredom. Anxiety was my major mood disorder but it has not affected me negatively!"


"I do not recommend this at all, at first it was great because you don't get your period for months and you don't have to worry a lot about condoms but then I realized that cant be good for your body, and when you did get your period after months it lasted a whole month also my bones started to feel weird this shot might be good for a short term thing but not a long term option it will destroy your body im sticking to condoms definitely ..you cant mess with the way your body functions"


"Did absolutely nothing to alleviate my cough. And now I am feeling slightly nauseated. I actually think my cough was better before taking it, as at least the hacking was removing phlegm. Now it's a useless dry cough that is just as painful to my poor abused ribs. Thankfully haven't noticed any warning signs of diarrhea. Hopefully, it'll stay that way. Overall this product was and unsatisfying waste of my money and time."


"I had implanon implanted in Dec '08, and have not stopped bleeding since (that's 4 months). I have also had many other side effects: hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and irritability, no sex drive, and slight weight gain. I'm sure the hormone delivery in this drug affects everyone differently, but for me, the adverse effects outweighed the benefits of not taking a daily or weekly drug."


"Works well in the form of birth control but the side effects are terrible. My periods went from 4 days long to 2 weeks long with random spotting in between, I've gained 20 pounds in 4 months, I have constant breakouts, and the mood swings are unbelievable. My anxiety and depression have gone through the roof and I can barely perform daily tasks anymore. I've never had any of these problems until this medicine, getting it removed soon."


"Been on Benicar 40mg for over a year, it keeps my blood pressure down. Only side effect that I am not really sure of, is some more joint pain than usual. But with bad discs in back and neck, who can say for sure?

Sad part is, thanks to the cost and loss of job/health insurance, I will have to find something cheaper. "


"I USED CRESTOR FOR AROUND ONE YEAR It is good medication but my liver enzymes slightly raised"


"I've only been using this for maybe 2 weeks and no joke my face has cleared up dramatically. I've also lost some weight and my hair doesn't fall out as much. This medication was Heaven sent!!"


"It's one of those pills that I dread having to take -- no matter what, without fail, it makes me feel sick to my stomach. It hasn't lessened in the least and sure, it's gone by morning, but in the meantime it's pure hell."


"I am on my 5th day of taking this pill. The first 3 days I experienced nausea, fuzzy vision, brown urine and metallic taste in my mouth. I've noticed that the discharge has been improving but the smell is still there. I'm really hoping this pill works because I can't stand the smell it's so embarrassing n uncomfortable especially since I'm sexually active."


"I started taking 10mg prozac for 2 days. On the 2nd day my whole body ached like the flu and my throat is sore. I took Tylenol for the body aches and pretty much slept the whole day. Around 2am I started vomitting up bile until 5 am. Cold sweats, clammy and shaking. My dr. told me to stop taking the prozac but my body still aches so bad."


"This drug is effective at inducing a period, but it has AWFUL side effects.   Basically, you will feel pregnant--tired, dizzy, hungry for junk food, and BLOATED.  My breasts grew half a size within 3 days of taking.  Then the rest of me caught up and I gained 5lbs in the 10 day time frame that I took this drug. But it did do what it was supposed to do, so I can't totally complain."


"I've been taking med for two years. Don't have any side effects and the cancer isn't increasing. Don't take anti-nausea med or benedril any more."


"I am a long haul trucker. I am not allowed to take most sleep aids. Looked into trazodone, found that its legal for me. I find that it works wonders! I sleep around 7 hrs wake up refreshed and ready for the day. I've suffered with insomnia for years so I have to say trazodone is a life saver."


"This medication has helped my son a great deal. He developed schizophrenia when he was 16.5 years old. He came forward with his symptoms at age 18 and has been on Abilify for three years. Thanks for the medication. I wish they would get a generic form of it. $700.00 a month is huge for a thirty day dose."


"Best decision I ever made regarding birth control. In high school I had the worst time with birth control making me sick so in 2012 I decided to do some reaserch and got the implant in my arm. It hurt a little for about 1 1/2 weeks and for the first month bleed and spotted every day but since then have not had any periods at all have been sexually active and not gotten pregnant. If I did gain weight I didn't notice.  also with having depression my depression didn't get any worse which was what I was mainly worried about."


"The 1st dose made me so nauseous and I fell asleep for 1.5 hours and awoke still nauseous and with a headache. I then took a second pill and then I was perfect within 30 minutes."


"I have been using victoza then switched to saxenda. Been on saxenda for months.  Have continued to gain weight, not lose.  I am on 3.0 saxenda .  Was on qsymia prior to victoza, and lost about 25-30 lbs, until my insurance deemed it a diet drug and now won't pay for it! Any thoughts would be appreciated very much. I feel like a big whale, especially around my middle area. I want my qysimia back, but it is expensive and cannot get my pcp or endocrinologist--who prescribed it in the past- to prescribe it now due to being termed weight loss drug. My A1c went down a lot on qysimia as well.  Topamax  didn't work by itself as I have tried that too!!  I want my qysimia back!!"


"Got this IUD inserted February 2016 it's now July, still bleeding, very bad diarrhea, cramps, acne, weight gain, anxiety, and probably the WORST and most often migraines I've ever experienced in my life-like every other day I have bad headaches.  Getting it removed this week, can't wait."


"Had it inserted 5 months ago. After spotting for 3 months, I was period free for the next 2 months. Suddenly I got such a heavy period. Which was disappointing, I though I was free from all that. Called Dr. Appointment in 2 days. I have headaches, aches, and some stinging and burning, thought I had a yeast infection. I guess there's a string I'm suppose to feel??. I went to the month appointment, making sure the mirena was positioned right. Mine had slipped down , but was assured it was fine. I haven't been feeling a bit icky, but I had no idea why? Hoping this is an easy fix. Usually with me, it never is."


"i use endep for 14 years for my depresion it is very good for me i take 100 mg every nighte i fill verey good and sleep verey nice and good no thinking no sad just i be relax  thanks my god"


"This is the first and last time I ever take this drug! After 24 hours of it in my system, I started having flu like symptoms. I could feel my sinuses draining down my throat, I began to have a horrible cough. Granted at first I seemed to be getting better, but by the night of day four, my eyes are all itchy and watery, my nose is constantly running, constantly coughing. Now on day five, I took my last pill. Still feeling like crap, still all the same symptoms from day four. Hoping this goes away soon before I return to the ER once more."


"This product is extremely greasy. It does not absorb into the skin and sits on the surface until eventually it will wipe off on clothes, furniture, bed sheets etc. As result it can't really be used in the morning, day or evening. Disappointingly CVS would not take it back for a refund on the day of sale. Also called Leo Pharmaceuticals, who make the product, and they could only offer an exchange for the same product! Outrageous considering how much money the industry makes!! Now I have 2 bottles of this expensive product I cannot use. I recommend to get the Clobetasol cream and stear clear of this one."


"Beginning about 1 hour after insertion, I felt the most pain I have ever experienced in my life. Vomited from shooting pain all throughout body. Beginning about 3 months after insertion, developed a yeast infection that, 6 months later, has never fully gone away. I am nauseous almost every day and my periods are debilitatingly painful."


"Tabitha57.... What brand of 150 SR did you take... Mylan,  sandoz or Brand name Wellbutrin?"


"I've been taking fluoxetine for 6 months now. I started taking at night after my first day due to drowsiness. I wake up periodically through out the night. My dr says it's not the medicine. But it has to be. I haven't had a good nights sleep in months! & I've always loved to sleep. The medicine works awesome though"


"When i first got it I loved it but now I hate it. I have been bleeding non-stop for roughly seven months. I am so emotional, I'm so moody that I'm unpredictable. I am easily pissed off and I  can't control any of it. I cry over simple things. The cramps are unbearable,  it feels like a knife to my stomach.  I do not recommend at all."


"I have partial seizures and take medication for that. The first 24 hours were frightening. I almost went to the emergency room.  After 3 days of tremors and high anxiety the pain was back. A week later I began having seizures day and night everyday. My hormones went crazy with hard swollen breasts and facial breakouts. My entire chin was covered in blisters and painful acne. After a month, I couldn't function with the seizures and my veins were bulging and bright blue on my chest, neck and face. It has been so scary and the withdrawals are just as bad. I've taken Soma and Lortab for chronic fibromyalgia for 8 years. I am disabled by the pain and very disappointed by all the medications I have tried."


"I have just started taking the medication and have noticed a considerable change in my mood.  I am not jumpy anymore. The only thing that I don't like about it is the bad taste I get in my mouth and some insomnia."


"Took this for seasonal allergies.  Knocked out cold for 9 hours, woke up feeling hungover.  Went out with family for breakfast, came back home and slept 5 more hours.  Awful! I don't know how people could function taking this regularly."


"I started taking this at 5mg for bipolar disorder. Firstly, the wafer I had to put under my tongue was horrendous! The taste can only be described as the taste of poison. It made my tongue numb. It made me extremely drowsy but it was hard to sleep because I had almost a painful restlessness in my legs so felt I couldn't stop moving yet I was so tired. It was a very uncomfortable feeling. This drug, an anti-psychotic MADE me psychotic. It dramatically changed my personally from the moment I took it. I became aggressive and angry at everyone. If I'd had a higher dose, i think I could have become homicidal. This was a terrible drug for me so I didn't last on it long at all, it was just too dangerous for me."


"In 1981 I have had my first seizures.  These were diagnosed as epilepsy.  My neurologist put me on Dilantin.  However, I got some side-effects dizziness, etc.  Later on, I have no seizures for more than 8 years where another doctor decreased the dose to 2 tablets a day.  After which, there were no more side-effects.  I was seizure-free for more than 20 years now.  Though I've got some backaches and I've developed osteoarthritis."


"First off I am 21 years old and have been taking pain pills since I was 14.  I started off with lortabs and percs, then oc's and rc's to fentanyl patches and suckers. I had been taking fentanyl pain patches for 4 years after totaling 3 vehicles beyond recognition because I was messed up. After trying suboxone for a year and decreasing my dose and getting off that and staying clean for 6 months I relapsed again.  I have now found methadone to be the only thing that keeps me from taking pain pills and to be a great asset and assistance to me in my life.  It has helped me to get my life back and to get back into school and finish my degree.  I don't recomend methadone to recreational users or to people who haven't already tried everything else"


"I had a breakdown in my doctor's office after my Klonopin stopped working. She said I needed something stronger for my daily panic attacks as I could not even function at my part time job that was only three days a week. I am on 2mgs twice daily. It's affordable and helps like no other medicine I've tried. I take it with chamomile tea to relax if I've had a stressful day. Or if things get too hectic at work I may take half of one. It also cured my insomnia. I feel like a normal person now. "


"Effexor does help with anxiety and depression,  but I had so many side-affects that I had to do something. My Doctor didn't want me to stop Effexor but after missing doses while on vacation I noticed that issues I was having seemed to ease up or go away.  This included, constant headaches, lack of interest in things, no motivation, "E.D." and a constant ringing in my ears. I am currently on my second attempt to withdraw from Effexor and honestly, I think I have it beat this time. In the past I had quit smoking simply over night, gave up drinking, and went off my pain meds cold turkey. You must taper off on this med. It will SUCK! I have more energy and "brain zaps" have stopped. Now I have only insomnia to overcome. Effexor, the zombie drug"


"Works wonderfully. My acne is relatively clear and I no longer have cramping the day I start my period. My period lasts about 5 days from the previous 7. It is much lighter too. I have had no issues with this medicine."


"Great experience with this medicine so far. I started taking 50 mg a day 5 weeks ago and just about a week ago saw significant improvement. I don't think I had an initial breakout but just no improvement in the first 4 weeks. I also use Retin A at night but this alone wasn't enough. Combined with Spiro give great results."


"I was on Flecainide for 3 weeks.  This did help with AFib, however, began having neurological side effects.  I couldn't speak, slurred speech, etc. Doctors thought I was having a stroke at 38 and it was all from the medication.  Stopped taking immediately and the side effects were gone.  This side effect was not mentioned..."


"I'm 19 and I have been taking Loestrin 24 for almost a month.  My periods used to be moderately heavy with a lot of cramping and would last at least 7 days.  I started my period on a Friday and started taking the pill on the next Sunday.  My period stopped before the end of the next day.  I have experienced a little nausea.  One day my stomach hurt so bad I thought I was going to puke.  It has also made me more depressed and moody.  Another complaint I have is the time between my periods.  It used to be so regular, 28 days every time.  I just started my period after only 24 days.  I am not happy about this at all, it ruined my vacation.  Other than this, no other side effects.  No acne, weight gain, or anything else I've noticed."


"Okay the Monistat 1 definitely burns a little but to me that just means it's working. I rate this product a 10 because every single time I've used it my yeast infection goes away within 2 days. The product does its job. Will there be discomfort along the way? Certainly. But what's comforting to know is that after a tad bit of burning I will be without the even more unbearable itching and undesirable discharge. Everyone is different. Our bodies are all different and respond to things in a variation of ways! I didn't get the extreme burning some experience, but that's just me. There's always going to be horror stories on the internet about any product, but don't believe everything you read. Try things out for yourself, you never know!"


"It works great! My nose is like 98% of the time clear, just some sniffles every now and then when it's windy. I'd recommend it to anyone who has a stronger stomach (as it caused me to go to the toilet more often as a side effect), then me. Hardly any fiber in my diet, I'm trying to change that."


"Have had chronic left shoulder pain for the past 4 years. Tried massage therapy, chiropractor, physical therapy, etc., etc. Been taking 4 doses of Tylenol and Motrin for 4 years. Finally got my doctor to give me something to help. I have been on the 5mcg patch for 4 days and have been absolutely pain free since. The only side effect has been it itches sometimes at the application site. I can deal with the itching since I am absolutely pain free after struggling for the past 4 years. "


"I have tried so many things for my anxiety...Vistaril for anxiety did not help me personally...I know everyone is different but this did not help me at all. I just started Buspar for my anxiety so I am hoping this helps. But Vistaril did NOTHING... I didn't feel anything it may work for certain people but absolutely nothing happened with my anxiety decreasing ..."


"This one caused me to have constant chest pain and barely controllable rage.  I've heard it works for some and I am happy for anyone to be able to find relief in whatever way they can.  Savella just was definitely not for me. "


"I have suffered with complex regional pain syndrome along with chronic depression since 2005. I take Cymbalta, mirtazapine, Trazadone, and recently Wellbutrin  SR ( 100 X 2 day) I have noticed a little improvement over the past 12 days that I have taken it. I think my MD is going to add another 100 mg to my dosage. I hope that by adding the additional dose, I will get better relief. I refuse to take pain meds and want to be treated with alternative meds such as antidepressants in that I feel that I can be better in control with my condition."


"Has helped enough that I still take it. A word of warning though, you may experience incontinence soon after (that lovely 'd' word). In my case, it only takes about 5 minutes before nature comes calling (!)

Up until recently, I attributed it to the coffee I have every morning with my breakfast, as caffeine is apparently a common cause.

Then I spoke to a friend who'd stopped taking Zoloft because of this side effect and it suddenly dawned on me. So I tested it. Had my usual breakfast & coffee, this time without the meds. 1/2 hour went by, no complaints down below. Took the Zoloft and sure enough, 4 or 5 minutes later, off to the the toilet again.

It's not a huge problem for me since it's predictable, only happens in the morning, and the drug does help depression-wise

but some people may not feel the same way (no pun intended).

Interestingly, I take the same dose again in the evening with no side-effect, so I suspect the morning combination with coffee may play a part."


"Life Saviour when it comes to severe anxiety and panic attacks."


"I am a 42 year old woman, 5'0" and weigh 232lbs.  I am way too short to be this heavy. Severe depression over the years brought me to this weight.  Today is my first day on Aipex 37.5. I took 1/2 pill after having my morning smoothie.  I am doing Dr. Oz Day off Diet along with this.  So far so good I only felt a bit of a head rush but otherwise the energy is perfect. I'm giving myself until January of next year to complete my full weight loss of 107lbs. I will be walking everyday as well. I will check in with updates every Monday. Hope I can help folks here as well."


"Combination of Benadryl and Reglan have worked to break 3/4 day migraines for me. You can go to the ER and be treated through IV, but the oral medicines work just as good."