"I was on Loestrin/ LoMedia for close to 10 years, never had an issue, never had bad periods with it (my periods before BC were debilitating, I would always get sick and have heavy long periods with death cramps). I had to switch to Aubra because my hospital kept getting back ordered months on Loestrin. Aubra is supposed to be of similar formulation, the progesterone component is a different chemical than I'm used to though, despite it being the same micrograms. I'm on week 3 of active pills, and on a heavy period that started 4 days ago. Have had painful cramps and back pain since I started it. Still have the mild cramps, but bad back pain. Hate these pills, miss my old ones. Granted, I am getting older, maybe that has something to do with."


"I've had migraines since I was 21 (I am now 69).  Absolutely horrible and debilitating migraines sometimes lasting several days.  My neurologist started me on Elavil recently.  I still have head pain but it's not as severe as it has been.  It is bearable now.  My life is beginning to be something to look forward to; I am even going to visit one of my sons in Arizona, something that I haven't done for a number of years."


"Good but very risky medicine. I am Psoriasis   Psoriatic Arthritis patient.
After 8 years of using Enbrel I developed Lymphoma. Warning labels are not enough. If you think that you will be among the 90 % of patients that are lucky enough, go ahead. But think more than twice before taking an Enbrel shot."


"I have taken Silenor 4 times over the last 10 days as needed. I tried a little Doxepin twice before and pure Doxepin gave me a headache and hangover groggy effect. Silenor allows me to get 8 hours of sleep with NO side effects yay!  It's a great medicine....finally. If you have trouble sleeping then you should try it."


"Redness, blured vision, pain in and around affected eye, feeling of something in my eye,  Have been on
Restasis for 2 weeks but felt the side effects right away."


"I was on TriSprintec for over 3 years now. Within those years I gained 30 pounds and my cup size has tripled. It also caused bad mood swings. Only good thing from it was that it kept my skin very clear! "


"Originally was put on Levlen as a last resort to treat my Menorrhagia, after 6 months it eventually made my cycle normal-ish, which was great after dealing with that for 2 years.
Experienced enormous weight gain, since going on it 3 years ago, I have doubled my weight, exercise, and diet hasn't stopped the weight gain, heaviest I've been in my life. It has happened to other members of my family with taking Levlen, so it might not happen to everyone.
Had a lot of fainting, passing out 6 months in, my GP didn't really look into it.
My mental health got worse on it too,
huge difference in my mood, developed clinical depression, and anxiety. When I stopped taking the pill there was huge difference in my overall mood."


"I've been taking Cipralex (Escitalopram) for 7 weeks and I feel generally more laid back, intrusive thoughts are easier to brush off and overall a good start."


"I have been on the pill for 3 months. As soon as I started taking it my milk supply dropped so drastically that I had to rent a hospital grade pump to keep up with my daughter. I gained 17 lbs in 4 weeks which is awful considering I was finally getting rid of my baby weight. I've never had acne and my arms are now completely broken out. Terrible pill! I think it must be great for keeping you from getting pregnant though...who wants sex when you feel fat, tired, hungry, while covered in acne!"


"32 year old female with bad infection 10  years. The first five it was just in one big toenail and I was always able to cover it up. Then I became pregnant and it spread to most of my toes even on my other foot. I constantly had to maintain my feet and nails but it worsend. I had laser treatment, didn't work. Now, I'm about a week into my third month on Terbinafine and I see great improvement. My toe nails are growing out nice and white and the black brittleness is far from the cuticle. As far as side effects, I feel bloated and constipated. Also I sometimes feel like I have trouble breathing (not major, but definitely rapid heart beat). Usually lasts a few short minutes. I plan to finish my pills. definitely recommend to at least try!!!"


"Birth control wise, this pill does the job. At least I assume so. I wasn't hardly sexually active during my use. I hoped that it would make my cycle more consistent and to help with my acne. My cycle was consistent for the first two months, then my period began to start a week early even though I took the pill at the same time everyday without missing. As for the acne, it's still the same. The most noticeable thing that has happened is weird weight distribution. I've lost a few pounds, but have gained chubby cheeks  in turn making people think I've gained weight. It hasn't helped with issues I've wanted to address, but, merely as a birth control regime, it gets things done."


"48 weeks treatment of HCV 1(a   b) by NHS (UK national free Medicaid? equivalent).

Dosage was lowered at one point due to adverse side effects on blood count, re: haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia.  Post treatment suffered acute pancreatitis episode.

Numerous other adverse side effects during and post treatment chronic (for 9 years) side effects attributable to (either/both) ribavirin and interferon - the more serious chronic effects include: depression, anxiety, memory impairment, fatigue, sleep disorder, concentration and executive function impairment.

Brief episode of delusion / psychosis during treatment.

Initially responded but relapsed early during treatment despite rigorous adherence to treatment schedule."


"My son is 13 years old and has have been on Adderall for about 6 years now and was recently switched from Adderall XR 15 mg to Adderall XR 20 mg. Today is his first on the 20 mg. So far he noticed a large difference in the effects. He said when he was on 15 mg XR for 2 years and he didn't even notice his attention span had dropped and his grades had also been, He said felt no effect whatsoever from 15 mg. The 20 mg has a noticably large increase in effectiveness . For the first time in months he feel back to normal and refreshed. He said never knew my body could grow a tolerance to a medication so quickly. I am curious if every dosage will get weak like the 15 mg. I don't want to keep elevating the strength for him as I'm worried it is bad for his health."


"I am 23 no kids. I got the IUD over a year ago and I am experiencing changes in my period. They last 7 days when they used to last 3. I get horrible cramps and discharge a week before them. They have also changed in dates. Mine used to be around the first of the month now they show up whenever they feel like it. The only plus side is that I am not pregnant but that's only because I can't have sex due to the long periods and weird cramping and discharge."


"Worked great the first couple of days - concentrated, laser focus and able to work hard. A few days in, I felt like I was on speed - couldn't concentrate, thoughts racing, difficulty completing tasks. I couldn't stay on it, I was so anxious."


"I've been prescribed them for years and they've done nothing but make my life livable, the time I can enjoy with my kids now that I'm not in constant pain, but the OP's? I got really bloated from them, the pain is the same as it would be after taking two Lortab tens. When and how can I find a pharmacy that has the OC that saved my life, my job, me existence because I'm falling apart with the allergic reactions from the new OP's like I'm allergic. "


"Started Xulane a week ago. The day after I put the patch on I began having mood swings. I assumed it was because my period had just started. As the week went on I continued having crying spells and being snappy. By day 5 I noticed discomfort at the patch placement site. I also started feeling dizzy and was super irritable to the point it was affecting my job. Thankfully I didn't have to work day 6. I felt hung over most of the day with a migraine head, dizziness at times, still very irritable and pain starting from the application site and spreading across my low abdomen. As the day went on all of the symptoms intensified. The abdomen pain became so bad I couldn't take it anymore I took the patch off. Within hours I felt better."


"I've been taking Mononessa for a little over 2 months now, and I love it! My periods used to be absolutely horrible (dreadful cramps and heavy bleeding) now they're not bad at all! I only had minor cramps on the first day. The flow was so light I never even needed a tampon. It hasn't effected my mood at all, coming from my fiancé. No nausea, or headaches. Only reason I give it a 9 instead of 10  is I feel like my acne is a little worse around my chin area :/"


"I am very happy with this pill. My periods are practically non-existent, I have no negative side effects that I can speak of and it even made my boobs bigger!"


"I took Nuvigil for a little over a year. It changed my life. I have had chronic fatigue for 13 years and the Nuvigil gave me the energy to live a normal life. I had a few side effects, but being awake was more important to me. Occasionally I would sleep lightly or stay up until 2 am. The more noticeable side effect was the fogginess. I would often forget what I was doing, why I walked into the other room and I couldn%u2019t get words out quick enough. I always had the %u201Cit%u2019s stuck at the tip of my tongue%u201D feeling when talking because I couldn%u2019t remember certain words.
Overall, I was very satisfied with this medicine and it was effective. Once I lost my insurance I couldn%u2019t afford to take it anymore. $565 a month is a bit much."


"I got this birth control back in September and it left bruising for a while but that went away. I got my October period and I'm still bleeding and everytime me and my boyfriend have sex, it seems like it will get heavier. I also am starting to break out more than usual. After reading reviews I'm going to wait a few more weeks and hope the bleeding stops. But as for the pregnancy part, me and my boyfriend have unprotected sex alot and no babies - sex drive has not decreased one bit."


"I had tried to quit drinking with no success.  I'm sure I had tried this 30-40 times since my early 20's.  I'm now 35.  I have wrecked my life.  The last time I tried to stop was 3 months ago.  I was having the usual problems of not being able to sleep.  Several times while trying to quit drinking I would go four to five days without sleep.  I would have auditory hallucinations.  I would hear music playing sadley in the background but there would be no actual music playing.  This happened on several occassions while trying to quit. Sleep deprivation was really a scary thing for me so I had a friend that had muscle relaxers and she gave me roughly 30 or so of them.  I had never heard of Baclofen before ever.  This was a random discovery for me"


"I started taking Deplin yesterday and recently tapered myself off of Cymbalta and Wellbutrin.  I still have the Cymbalta withdrawal "brain zaps" but have regained my crying reflex that I lose everytime I get back on medication. I have been pregnant several times and needed to come off all medications for the duration.  Today I had more natural energy than I've had in a long time.  I had been taking Hydroxycut just to get myself moving and to the gym as I had reached my maximum weight of 188 last week.  Now I don't feel like I need it anymore.  My OCD is almost non-existent now.  I can complete multiple tasks without spending an eternity detailing every aspect of a small task.  This is how I feel after day 2, hopeful this will continue."


"Anaphylaxis."


"I had my Implanon removed today. I had it exactly one year because I felt like I had to give it a chance. At first I thought that the problems I was having were because of switching birth control, but they continued. I was on Depo Provera before and hadn't had a period in 5 years, and started getting light periods, then the slowly progressed and became longer. I have now been bleeding since early August and it's mid December. It occasionally hurt in my arm too. It would sting and itch. Removal was terrible (insertion wasn't bad) I had scar tissue build around it and it took 25 minutes of cutting and scraping to get it out. "


"The only side effect I have had is itching at the injection site."


"Skelaxin has been wonderful for me. I first tried it 3 years ago when I could no longer tolerate the pain and spasms associated with my fibromyalgia. Like many other people, I needed something that I could function with and Flexeril had a sedating effect. I have experienced no side effects on Skelaxin."


"I am 21 and when I started this birth control I took it to relieve horrible periods due to what I believe is endometriosis with intense pain that lead to passing out and heavy bleeding, horrible! This pain has stopped which is great and my acne stayed about the same as before, minor, not any worse. But the last month I have been on it a new symptom has arose that is causing me to switch, the worst nausea I have ever had, I take it at night and I wake up in the morning almost unable to do anything. Also now get carsick and never have before and increased my anxiety. I should mention I do have hashimotos thyroid disease which may contribute to my experience. Will be switching to microgestin to see if I can be more comfortable."


"It says not to crush or chew.  Then they should make them smaller!  They are way too large!  Having trouble getting them to go down."


"I have been on Dexilant for 5 weeks now for severe GERD and Reflux. I have tried many, many other medications. The only one that came close to working was Nexium, but the side effects were horrible and numerous. I had to stop taking it after 6 weeks.

So far, I have taken Dexilant without much incident - and it is WORKING! I have significant relief of my symptoms and the only side effect I've noticed is a metallic taste in my mouth at times. To me, this is very minor and worth the trade off.

Well worth the money so far. I'm so happy my Dr. prescribed Dexilant for me!"


"I was given Stadol a time ago while going to the hospital for a bad migraine.The medicine worked so well that I asked my Doctor if I could have a prescription, I took this medicine for over a year for all my pain. When first taking it, I was loopy. I had to take phenergan with it to control the naseau. But this pain killer was a blessing. I use to get sick from home movies and motion sickness.After taking thisI was able to watch home movies and even got to ride on a ride with my child for the first time in a while without getting sick.After my body got use to it, all I felt from it was releif. I am off it now and I had no side effects from stopping. I did not stop slowly either. It was not addicting at all . Not having pain was addicting"


"I'm 19 years old, and I was diagnosed a few months ago. The only symptoms I had prior were constant fatigue. So luckily we discovered it early on in life. As soon as I started taking Levothyroxine, I was no longer fatigued, and I finally felt normal. 6 weeks after I started, my thyroid hormone levels were back to where they should be. Absolutely no side effects. This seems to be a very safe drug."


"Given this for anxiety related to the end and jump off of Suboxone. Seemed to work well for anxiety from taper, at least make it easier to handle. When I jumped off completely, it worked very well when used in conjunction with Clonidine.

It is not a benzodiazepine, but I do not want any of those. I tapered Suboxone slowly over the course of 11 months. I got myself down to 0.25 milligrams and decided to stop taking it and see how I felt. I was uncomfortable for two days but have felt okay since."


"I have been taking Pristiq for a little over a year now, and I am very happy with it. I am 32 and have been on antidepressants since I was 17. Zoloft worked well for me for many years, then I spent quite a few more years trying different things until I tried Pristiq. I don't remember how long it took to start working, and I haven't had any miraculous weight loss, but I feel like a stable, happy, normal person on it, and that is enough for me. The one warning I will add, if I miss even a day or two I have SERIOUS withdrawals. Depression, obsessing, lots of crying and just generally coming unglued about anything and everything. This is not how I feel or act when I am not on medication, it is definitely a withdrawal, so take with care."


"My blood sugar went from 280-300 to around 200, so I didn't get my desired results. Also, I had extreme thirst, constant urination, every 1 1/2 to 2 hours at night and eventually not much urine coming out. Then the constipation set in and made me so miserable that I discontinued the medication after 3 weeks to get some relief. It's been 4 days and everything is back to normal. High readings but no thirst, urination or constipation. It wasn't worth the side effects. Also, my insurance company wouldn't pay for it so it cost $400.00 for a one month supply. Then the doctor's office gave me a card that was suppose to make it only cost $25.00 a month, but I guess I'll never know."


"hooray"


"I have been taking Zetia off and on since it first came out in 2002. But now the price has gotten prohibitive. There is no generic for it, because Merck is greedy and still holds the patent. There has been a generic drug available since 2015, but Merck wants to be the sole source for this drug, and it's has not been allowed on the market. I've paid a co-pay of $25 per month due to a secondary card I got from my doctor's office, now my insurance has jacked the co-pay to $100 for 30 tabs. I went to the Merck site and they no longer offer a discount card. They have a form for applying for a free prescription online, but apparently you must be destitute to get it. Since they're the only guy in town for this drug, this is just ridiculous..."


"for several years I had SEVERE night time leg cramps.  They got so bad that the veins in my legs would bulge out of my skin from my toes to my groin area.  I would be unable to walk so my husband would help me to the tub where he would have it filled with the hottest water I could tolerate, which really helped a lot, and I would take 2 OTC leg cramp pills.  But the veins popping ou got so severe my husband took me to the Dr. (Again!) and we explained about the veins popping out.  He sat there for a moment and then like a light bulb came on he said " Let's try something.  I'm going to put you on a channel blocker and let's see if that helps."  That was 2 years ago and I no longer get

leg cramps where the veins are popping out!"


"this is a miracle pil.. i have been smoking 30 years i was addicted had no will power to quit on my own.  within a month this pill kicks in for most and you notice that you no longer desire the cigarettes. however you may still have to fight off the withdrawal that you associate cigarettes with .. for example, coffee, alcohol.. etc... you need truly be ready to quit for this to work..  we all know deep down if we are at the stage that we are ready.. i thought i was ready 7 years ago but truth is i enjoyed so no motivation.

as we age it gets harder to bounce back from illness so this made me realize its time!  its been 10 days with out on and i am in disbelief. wish i had taken champion years ago.... it does work"


"Worked fast and had no side effects."


"i got the litletta put in about 3 weeks ago. I had started my period a day before normally last only a week or so , putting it in  wasn't that bad I did flinch a little but wasn't too bad.... I had just had my baby 7 weeks before. it only felt like a pinch and I was cramping for like 20 min afterwards and that's it. I have felt a bit bloated here and there and iv been spotting since.... ill update in a bout a month to see how its going. oh and that same day my doctor did a sonogram to make sure it was in place and it was. but so far so good just waiting on the spotting to stop."


"Since starting Cymbalta I feel as though I have gotten my life back.  The daily pain is gone.  I can do whatever I want to do now.  When I do to much I might be sore but I rebound fast.  Also, I take Celebrex and Ambien."


"Im a 20 year old female, been on Celexa for about 4 days now. I was pretty skeptical reading all the reviews and some negative ones really scared me, but I decided to take it anyway. So far I am liking the medicine. Little side effects such as a mild headache that seems to come about 5 min. after I take the pill, drowsiness (which is why I take it at night) and a tiny but of nausea. Nothing to major like I thought. Oh! and also no panic attacks, which is one of the main reasons I started taking this. Celexa has given me a sort of "calm, relaxed" feel. But I also feel more uplifted. I'm not sure the right word. I'm not energetic but I feel energized, which is great. I would recommend trying this if you suffer from frequent panic and worry."


"I've had nexplanon for almost three months. I got it inserted a week before my normal cycle. I was period free for a week and a half. Then I had light bleeding for three weeks straight, I read reviews before getting it put in so I was aware that it may cause irregular bleeding. After bleeding three weeks straight I was period free for a week then had more spotting for close to two weeks. Then I was free for about 6 days then here I am spotting again. My doctor said to wait it out if I experienced irregular bleeding bc that was very common in the first few month until your body is use to it. I have caught myself getting upset and emotional over the simplest things. And I am still experiencing soreness in my arm where it was injected."


"I have been taking Byetta 5 for 2 weeks and its amazing.  My levels went from 180's - 200's to 85 - 125. I think that's amazing and it happened after 2 days of taking it. Also I notice I'm a lot less hungry but I don't know if I've lost weight yet but I hope so. I don't seem to have any side effects right now and I hope that continues. I'm supposed to go to the 10 in a couple more weeks so I hope that goes well or I might talk to the doctor about staying on 5. Some of the side effects to do with kidney damage and hair loss worry me but I'll have to keep a close eye on that. Overall I think this might be the miracle I've been searching for."


"Hi, I'm a 35-year old male with Hypogonadism (primary testicular failure not producing any sperm and smaller testies).
My T level was 200 nmol/L which is below the lower limit of the normal range.
This is day 2 on being on Axiron (60 mg / day dose) and I already feel different: my mental cloudiness is gone, I have more energy and I don't need to drink that much coffee to stay awake. Got a strong 'morning wood' like I haven't had in years.  Erections, orgasms also quite improved already! I feel that my body is finally performing at the level it should be. Yeah! The only downside is I observed myself snapping momentarily with anger for small things..  I'll keep posting about my experience. I can't believe how different I feel in just 2 days!"


"I've been on this contraceptive for three years, and overall it has been OK! Before I got it my periods were regular in length and amount but not timing - they could turn up any day. They day after I got this implant I came on my period for a normal length of time, and have not had another one since. Needless to say this has been great, not having to buy expensive sanitary products.
This contraceptive also does what it says on the tin - after three years of mainly otherwise unprotected sex with my partner, I'm still not pregnant.
My only misgiving is that in the weeks after getting Nexplanon, I got some mood swings. These calmed down over time, but still crop up occasionally as grumpiness (usually directed at my poor partner!)."


"The reviews for nexplanon are really scary so I thought I would share my experience. I got it implanted on June 17th. I got it put in while I was on my period and have not bled since then. I have not gained weight, had mood swings, headaches, or acne which I am prone to normally."


Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"Best ever. I can't take if I'm going to work however, as it makes it difficult to concentrate."


"My Gyno recommended this pill to help with my PMS symptoms and migraines. I took it for 6 months and I had no migraines episodes after I started it, didn't have my periods (not even spotted) and therefore no PMS symptoms. It was 100% effective for that reason BUT on the other hand, I've gained 20 lbs that no matter what I did I couldn't lose them. I quit the pill 30 days ago. It took one month for me to get my first period after starting in this pill and in 30 days I've already lost 10 lbs! The weight gain is the only reason why my rating was so low. No woman would like to be treated for one symptom and get as a gift the side effect of gaining weight!"


"So I had drunk unprotected sex August 13 2017 and when I woke up I started to panic and made my boyfriend leave work so we can go buy this pill. I took the pill 12 hours after sex, I took it with food and right after fell asleep. A couple days after taking the pill those side effects hit me crazy I was feeling so bad it was the worst, from horrible cramps/abdominal pains to being tired all the time to getting headaches eating a lot and getting depressed out of no where.

That happened for about two weeks the third week I experienced tender breasts and I started spotting brown/red blood I was a bit relief once I saw almost all the people that took it bled to.  It was a good sign so I bled for about four days and it led to my period!!"


"I have been on Belviq for one month and I love it! I have lost 10 lbs and over the holidays no less. No cravings, low appetite, and my mood is better!"


"I began having panic attacks in the middle of the night a few months ago and my doctor prescribed 0.5 mg of Ativan to take as needed. He told me it was fast-acting and would be out of my system in 6 hours. The first time I took it, my panic stopped in about 15 minutes. It was like someone turned the faucet off, just completely gone. I was able to get to sleep without problem for the first time in weeks. I did notice that it becomes considerably less effective if I take it more than 1-2 times in a week, so I try to do everything I can to calm down before reaching for the bottle. Currently starting Zoloft to help with underlying issues (have been on and off it before) and I keep this handy for any random anxiety spikes while my body adjusts."


"This is worst drug i ever took prescribed  for schizotypal personality disorder and major depression by one of my past psychiatrists. I don't even understand how this helps other people at all. The psychiatrist thought it might help me, according to her, it was because I mentioned "anger", which was very black & white of her , um hello...I have severe depression, yet she goes ahead & prescribes me an antipsychotic that shouldn't have been prescribed to someone with depression like me, so
 I go on a very low dose, after three days of walking like a zombie, barely able to keep my eyes open, agitated, worse depression, I developed convulsions when trying to sleep on the 3rd night, screaming, crying in pain, barely able to breath & was rushed to the hospital, given ativan to calm me down, stopped latuda entirely"


"Diagnosed in August 2016. Tried a few of the newer drugs, reactions just fine, but insurance would only pay a fraction of these meds. So, settled on Metformin. It does the job but I suffer from digestive/intestinal gas problems. I combat these with diarrhea meds and an acid reducer. It has helped but I would like to take the newer drugs if my rx plan would pay a substantial amount of the cost."


"Crestor has been the only statin that has lowered my cholesterol and I have been taking statins since they came out. I have had no side effects and rate this drug as # 1 for cholesterol."


"Nothing ever worked with me. I took almost every kind of medicine to relieve my menstrual pain. I couldnt function on my first day at all and even worried weeks before about when and where i'll get it next. My family worried so much. Clofen worked like magic. I never comment about my experience in things like this but i had to share my remarkable recovery. Yes! It feels like i recovered. Now i do not have to worry at all and make sure i have enough to take on my first 2 days only.

No side effects so far."


"Doesn't stop the spasms completely but does make a big difference. Does make me sleepy."


"I have been taking this medicine for 2 weeks now and I have lost 5 lbs. I really haven't completly changed my diet as of yet just cut back; But I am happy to report that I have not experienced any side affects at this time. For the ones with nausea I suggest eating a few saltiness crackers and plenty of water. Good Luck on your new journey"


"I have found this cream is fantastic. There is a good deal of pain when using it but it kills the pre cancer cells. Read the directions and follow them."


"Fontein I totally agree with you.  The prednisone takes away the pain immediately.  Just a damn shame of the side effects...I gained 50 lbs in a month.  They was to try this Celebrex but on day 3 no relief and I refuse injections .  I prefer a pill.  Its sucks that people in this world abuse opiates cause they helped also.  What else are you on for the pain?"


"Excellent for dealing with stress/ anxiety disorder if taken in proper doage (ie dosage prescribed)"


"This medicine gave me more energy and improved my mood, but it made me quick tempered. It made it hard for me to function without having extreme emotional ups and down."


"I have read some of the reviews and sort of agree with all of them. I am 20 years old and a first time user of birth control. I did not want to gain any weight and my doctor assured me that this was the best one to be on. I am on my second pack and I feel like I have gained a whole other person and my breasts feel and look enormous. I eat healthy and I exercise constantly. The best part is that I was not in any type of pain whatsoever when I got my last period. I think I will stick with it for another month or so to see if I gain anymore or see any other effects.  But I do agree everyones body is different. "


"Started taking this pill yesterday (11/19/17) and about 2 hours after taking it felt extremely nauseous and tired. Came home and took a nap. Felt better when I woke up. Definitely noticed a difference in appetite. Wasn't hungry for anything. In the evening, I did recognize the cravings were coming back, but I steered clear of sweets. Woke up today with a horrible headache, not sure if it's related or not, but leery to take contrave again today because of headache. Will update later. But so far it is reducing cravings and can tell when it wears off. I'm sure when I ramp up to pills in afternoon, it won't wear off."


"I've found this product helps to shrink the nasal passages to relieve some of the pressure, but not the headache the build up causes.  They should consider including acetometophine (sp?) for the PAIN that the built up pressure can cause.  In addition to taking the Alavert-D, I have to also take 2 Tylenol for the pain in order to get relief.  Even with taking the Alavert-D and the pressure being released, the pain does not subside unless I take something for it."


"I have tried many SSRI's which all left me feeling nauseated and with flu-like symptoms and had given up on medication until last week, i thought i would try once more with a new med.

I went to a new doctor and she prescribed me  Mirtazapine. Day 1 i slept 10 hours and felt very tired the entire day, although Day 2 I woke up feeling great and cannot remember the last time i felt this good, since i have been struggling with anxiety and depression. Highly recommend this medication."


"I have been unemployed now for three years and things have gone from bad to worse. I found myself losing control of my temper and crying for no reason or if someone said something that negative. I couldn't sleep and when I did it was for two hours at a time. Sometimes I would stay up just crying. To add to my problems my back pain were getting worse. Doctor diagnose me with depression and gave me Zoloft. I started at 25mg for four days and then up to 50mg. It has been only a week, but I am not crying unexpectedly and feel calmer than I have in quite a while and have actually slept 5 hours straight. I had no side effects."


"Day 21 on Chantix.  Smoke free since day 6, so I'm on day 15 without a smoke.  Still have to patch-up to deal with the cravings; they just have not stopped. No stress just my head is missing something.  Smoked for 9 years and really want to stop.  Don't feel any different.  Just wish the craving would stop.  I figured the Chantix alone would be enough to knock out the cravings.  I go as long as I can without a patch but have to slap one on when the feeling is too tense.  Going well other than that. Saved a lot on money which is good cause Chantix and patches cost just as much."


"I was prescribed a 10-day dose of this horrific medication. By day 3, I was having diarrhea at least 10 times a day. I stopped taking it on day 5 after experiencing a terrible headache and intense joint pain, neither of which could by relieved by over the counter pain killers.

That was 3 months ago and I'm still not back to normal. I still have frequent bouts of diarrhea. My doc assures me it will go away with time and probiotics, but 3 months of diarrhea is too serious a side effect in my opinion.

Also, this medication cost me over $50. Most other antibiotics are either free or cost a lot less than this poison!"


"Was diagnosed with Hepc in 2015 and started harvoni a few months later... shortly after starting I experienced hair loss, severe depression... skin issues, severe dehydration even though I was drinking tons of water also memory issues.  When I reported this I was told these were not reported side effects but if they were would clear up after treatment was over. Well it has been a year and I still have terribly dry skin and feel terrible, muscles aches, tiredness and I was doing half marathons and felt great before. My skin has aged terribly, memory issues, still feel dried out all the time all of which I never had before treatment. Although I am cleared of the virus I wish I had never taken harvoni . I feel it has ruined my life."


"This set off my OCD, which I literally had not experienced in 10 years. I went off of it after 3 days of utter torment, anxious paranoia and feelings of extreme shame and guilt. It's been 5 days and things are starting to feel better, but I'm still waiting to feel like myself again. This was frighteningly terrible."


"So far so good. I'm just on my first pack and I feel fine. I'm not getting the symptoms other reviewers are talking about. Maybe because before I started taking this I was pregnant and no side effects compare to morning sickness 24/7 (remember that ladies "


"Had migraine headaches throughout adolescence and survived on extra strength Advil and eventually took prescription "Empracet".  As an adult, migraines became more severe which led to vomitting and 1-2 days in bed until my doctor prescribed "Axert" in December 2013.  Since, I am able to function and proceed with my days within 15 min of 1 dose!"


"I had my Implanon inserted in November 2 years ago. I have been waiting and waiting, thinking my body would get used to this. It hasn't at all. Before the Implanon, I was on Yaz. I had no acne, very light periods lasting 3-4 days, no weight gain, no mood swings, nothing. I just had a big problem with remembering to take the pill. So I decided to switch to Implanon since I wouldn't have to remember anything. I now have horrible acne, I have gained about 15 pounds, I have bad mood swings and my periods are absolutely terrible. I will have heavy bleeding for about a week, then light bleeding for another week, and then spotting for another week. I'll be off for about 2 weeks, then start the whole cycle over again."


"Due to the menopause I had bv and was prescribed metronidazole luckily I had  no side effects and bv went  .Sadly I have bv again and was given metronidazole again this time 2000mg in 5 tablets in 1 day.This time I have felt off , and drained with poor appetite but that's all luckily ,my symptoms are already after 4 tablets (1600mg) going. I also had Metronidazole after experiencing an infection after the removal of a tumor on my cervix I was very ill but not through the drug. I'm sad to hear many people have had bad experience with this drug and I really hope you all make good recoveries. Guess I'm just lucky.I will also not be using bubble bath any more ."


"Naltrexone is very effective and quick-acting: prior to commencing treatment, I would drink 2 bottles of wine each and every evening without fail.  Naltrexone helped me break this habit very quickly - it starts working from the very first tablet you take.

After 4 weeks of Naltrexone therapy, I could pass 6-7 days without touching a single drop of alcohol.  This medication has helped me rebuild my life.  The side effects from Naltrexone are minor: tiredness and anxiety and sometimes heart palpitations.

For best results, take the Naltrexone around 4 or 5pm - this is a few hours before the usual time I would start drinking alcohol."


"I have had liletta for almost three months now.  I really like it.  Insertion was painful, be sure to take ibuprofen prior to.  I think I have had a couple periods since, but nothing note worthy, they are short.  There has been some seemingly random cramping that I went back to the Dr. To check out, but everything is fine, I'm well on my way to no periods, period!  I will say, I have been breaking out, and that's unusual for me.  I had a group of pimples that didn't go away for a long time."


"I've never given birth and I just got home from planned parenthood. Wow-- the insertion was 100X easier than i thought after reading these reviews. Seriously not that painful-- just relax! I'm cramping a tiny bit and spotting but it's fine. I'll update in the weeks and montha to come, but the insertion was honestly so easy. I did swear once out of pain, which is pretty moderate for me. I took .5 mg of xanax (i have a hiatory if panic attacks) and 800 mg of ibprophen 45 minutrs before. Highly reccomend"


"I've been battling Depression for 5 years. It got really bad right after I gave birth to my son who is now turning 5. I would cry for no reason and get really upset over the little things. My depression got really bad last year and it affected my relationship. My confidence got really low and I would constantly put myself down. I had several bad Panic Attacks while at a restaurant which caused us to immediately leave.  I have a great support system with my boyfriend and started Lexapro two months ago.  I feel so Great about Everything! I'm currently taking 10 mg and I finally feel a better me and truly seeing life.  Thanks Lexapro!"


"I used it to come off of oxycodone and it helped some. My doctor continued it as an adjunct to my ADHD medicines and it was a nice mellow touch. Discontinued after a year; I take enough medicines as it is."


"I've been on Aviane for about 8 months and its the only birth control I've ever taken. Overall, it has been a positive experience. I had break-through bleeding the first month I was on it but it stopped after that. I did not experience any weight-gain or change in the length of my period, cramps, etc. I do get more acne on my face during my period now than I did before, though and mood swings during week 3 can be extreme: crying for no reason, feeling anxious/overwhelmed, getting unreasonably angry and upset. After experiencing this several months in a row, I'm now often able to take a step back and say to myself, "Okay, it's week 3, this is the pill not you," but its something potential users should be prepared for."


"I fractured and hemorrhaged my neck in 2001 at the age of 12. I've been on and off all kinds of narcotics and was recently introduced to Avinza. This stuff is awesome! Even at the low 30mg dose I feel much better but I still keep my Norco around for break through pain when needed. I recommend this medicine to anyone dealing with chronic pain."


"I have been using this for about a month and a half. It dry's my skin out and need to moisturize about 5 times a day opposed to twice. My face will get clear and then break out again. I'm still waiting on results."


"Worked great for motion sickness on our cruise, but day 1 of using it I felt very confused and drugged.  Experienced extreme dry mouth, and now 5 days after discontinuing the patch I still feel some measure of dry mouth, although not as extreme as when using the patch.  I still feel some measure of disorientation as well, but that seems to be getting better each day.  My stomach seems to be not quite normal as well.  Probably will explore other methods of motion sickness prevention in the future.  Side effects were just too strong for me."


"Junel cleared up my acne but took away my sex drive. I'm glad because finally I can focus on other things far more important. Super happy with this product!"


"My boyfriend&me had protected sex (spermicide-condom) on May 22-which was the day after my fertility week (May 15-May 21[ovulation=May 20]). We checked the condom multiple times after each position switch. We always pull out even with the condom on before he comes, because of the scare of condom breaking inside when he ejaculates.As he was ejaculating,we notice the sperm shoot across the bed! The condom seemed intact the entire time&this freaked both of us. We did not know if the condom broke inside me or at that exact moment.We were like 90% sure it happen as he was ejaculating because there was not enough room inside the condom for the sperm. So, within 2 hours I left&bought myself Plan B. It worked-period came on time (12 days later)"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"75 yrs.old very active runner and skier,suffered first AF and minor TIA in April 15  left with only slight speech impediment and some short term memory loss- put on eliquis 5 mg -no side effects at all- told to resume all my activities and return for routine blood tests in a year."


"It helps with the pain but makes me vomit every time I take it and shaky, just not for me however; others I know have taken it and it helped them"


"At the age of 29, I've developed anxiety and it's gotten progressively worse, with me ending up in the ER for what I thought was a panic attack. After evaluating me, the doctor confirmed I'd had a panic attack and had the nurse give me an Ativan. I came to to the ER in tears, unable to control my breathing, feeling suffocated, body tingling, nauseous, face numb, the whole 9 yards. After taking the Ativan, I was feeling completely back to normal within 15 minutes, I could not believe it! They gave me a short prescription for it until I can follow up with my health care provider and it really is such a miracle drug that really calms the anxiety, allows you to think clearly, and feel relaxed."


"Diagnosed in 2006. Began treatment in 2008 while  VL was still relatively low and CD4 relatively high. Dizziness, vivid dreams, and depression were among the side effects. I stopped taking Atripla in Dec 2015 because of depression. My mood began to improve. It's now nearly 12 months later, and I've been on no meds at all, and I'm still Undetectable with my highest CD4 (898) since starting treatment in 2008. I gotta say, I think that's a big vote of confidence for Atripla. Will decide my next course of action with my dr in a week."


"To me amptripline  is a miracle, for me i would not sleep after detoxing off  tramadol an Loratabs an menopause  .the first pill was 50 mg worked fine then after a year I went on 100 mg .it is a calming drug an I don't have anxiety. .i go some times without but after 3days I'm back not sleeping .take one pill an im like a normal  petson so calm."


"I had this in for about two months, at which point I started experiencing horrible headaches. I had a migraine once, too. This happened for about a week straight. That combined with the almost constant fatigue (two naps a day sometimes) made me decide to take it out. It also killed my sex drive, but I kind of expected that."


"The first day, it was great!!!  Did NOT have an appetite. In a week I had lost 4 pounds.
After 2 months,  it gives me energy for 7-8 hrs.  Then, I CRASH & eat everything in sight.  Dr. says--Be Patient.  Crazy way to live.  My other meds all make me gain weight!!"


"I started on 25mg and went up to 50mg/day for a relapse of pure-obsessional OCD. It took about a month for it to start working but this drug in combination with learning the principles of Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP Therapy) - a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) have allowed me to regain control of my mind.

The depression that came with the relapse vanished in two weeks, anxiety and intrusive thoughts slowly dissipated/reduced in intensity about a month afterwards. I feel normal again and I couldn't be happier.

If you're one of the unlucky folks who have been blessed with OCD, give sertraline (Zoloft) a shot. Just make sure to combine it with therapy otherwise it won't be as effective."


"I am new to opiate addiction but not new to this world.  After 3 years of prescribed oxy and oxycontin at 60 mg with a doctor who would not increase my dose due to my tolerance, i found a hook up that helped me increase my 60 mg to 210 mg a day habit. Needless to say, I was becoming broke.  At the beginning of July i had a friend check me into a  four t o five day clinic at my 26th hour of no oxis due to an effective DEA seizure I guess. I was hurting and delusional.  I asked the question of which one was easiest and Bunavail won!!  I think they are amazing!"in thev28th hour I received my first 4.2 patch- it is suppose to be  equivalent to an 80 mg oxi.. I have had no withdrawals minus that first day I put myself through hell."


"This medicine works in 20 minutes for me. Too bad more doctors aren't familiar with it. Even some of my own cardiologists never prescribed it; took 15 years of lone atrial fibrillation and one savvy old cardio doctor in the ER one night to make life easier. Now I don't leave home without it."


"Seroquel XR definitely helped me with my moods and rapid cycling. But.... gave it away because I was forever hungry. I lost all internal compass on whether or not I required food. Which is scary for me because I've always been normal weight and relied upon internal hunger cues to direct my eating. These cues were lost on seroquel. I wanted to eat all the time! I put myself on a strict diet yet the weight still kept creeping on. In my opinion, seroquel lowers the metabolism. Such that you'd have to restrict your calorie intake quite seriously. I'm going to try Latuda instead as it's a "weight neutral" preparation."


"The first thing to remember is that everyone's body will react completely differently to different types of birth control. It all depends on YOUR body.
I was on Reclipsen for one year. I'm a pretty up-beat and happy person but literally as SOON as I started taking Reclipsen I fell into depression. I hated it. I wasn't myself, I was moody, irritable, I lost confidence and I was really really sad which is not like me at all. I also gained a ton of weight which didn't help with the whole self confidence thing. The only good thing I have to say about it is that I didn't get pregnant and my periods were shorter."


"I've been on this pill for about 5 years and I'm writing this while mournfully staring at the end of my last pack - my insurance changed and it's no longer covered. Even in the beginning my symptoms were mild besides the usual spotting. My periods went from week-long, horribly heavy and painful, to barely noticeable, extremely light and only 2 days long. I've always had some mild anxiety/depression issues on and off so I can't say there was any change one way or the other there. I do suspect it fixed my sleep schedule though - I have always struggled SEVERELY with insomnia and around the time I went on this pill, I started having a normal human sleep schedule. I can't think of any other explanation - but I guess I'll find out for sure now."


"I was prescribed Metformin 1000mg twice a day and Glicazide 40mg 4 times a day. I took this for 4 years but constantly had an upset stomach and my blood sugar readings were always between 10 and 15 mmol/L and I was gaining weight even though I eat healthy foods. I was then advised to take  Actos 30mg once a day instead of Glicazide.  Although this helped initially my readings were still high and I was gaining weight. I then saw a Diabetic Consultant and he suggested trying Bydureon 2mg injections once a week.  I have been on these for 9 weeks now and my readings are down to 5-6 mmol/L and I have lost 1st 2lbs and feel much better. I get occasional nausea.  I have to pay for the injections and they are expensive but well worth the money."


"17 year migrainer. Hands down this is the best overall migraine abortive.  I have used for over 1 year, and 90% of the time it takes 85% of the migraine away. Biggest plus is no needle- the sensation feels like a rubber band snap. My other abortive is Treximet 85/500, and Topamax 100mg daily for preventative."


"Wasn't sleeping well and was having career-related anxiety.  I went to my PCP and he put me on Ambien and Lexapro.  I was very concerned about effect Lexapro would have on me, but I went ahead and started it.  First day I was a little tingly but no other immediate physical response.  The next morning I woke up retching/dry heaving.  I spent the whole day having hot and cold spells.  My ears were burning.  My head felt congested but without any sinus issues.  I was severely agitated/restless.  I couldn't sit still.  Felt sick all day.  I took the pill again the second morning (yesterday), but today woke up retching again.  Still very restless with some twitching of arms and legs.  Didn't take the medicine again today."


"Chills, sweats, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite"


"Been on for about 7 months. Sex drive has been gone since starting. Sex hurts if tried and I'm very emotional constantly. Gained a bunch of weight. Haven't had my period in 4 months only some spotting."


"The only cough syrup I have ever used that works every time."


"Well I'm taking the time outta my day to ease the minds of all the people that stumble across this post. Well lets get right into it. There was this instance that happened 2 days after my period (May 30th), on day 8 of my cycle. After looking at every store that had a self checkout we finally came across target! I took the pill about 2 hours after the incident. About a day after I had some cramping but nothing terrible. 4 days after taking the pill I had heavy bleeding for a few days. I still had a ways to go before my period came again (June 24th). Took a pregnancy test on June 27th, negative. So on July 7th, 2 weeks late on my period, took another pregnancy test also negative. Later that night it finally came. The pill seems to work even if it does push your periodback"


"Ok 1st on day 3 the side effects hit me hard from the tiredness,headaches,room spinning,nausea,and dizziness. I never experienced anything like this before from taking any type of medicine ever. I'm on day 4 now and I feel fine but hopefully tonight I won't have another awful night like last night. If I ever get another Bacterial Infection I'll just pay for the gel stuff. This med is the devil itself it clearing my infection but the side effects are awful. Glad I only have 3 more days."


"Suffered from angina on excersion. Have had now 6 cath, 7 stents and a bypass. Started on 500 mg twice a day. I was increased to 1000 mg twice a day, by the 4th day I was so sick. Dizzy, confused, high blood pressure ended up in the hospital.  Went back on 500 because I thought it was the ranexa. After another check up my doctor told me he was sure it wasn't the 1000 mg dose so I increased it , four days in and wham felt horrible. Went back to 500 and felt alright and didn't need my nitro. But then I got blocked up and had my seventh stent. No angina now and I came of the ranexa."


"Didn't help my anxiety, just knocked me out."


"I was on citolopram (celexa), lithium 1250 mg daily and olanzapine 20 mg and a lot of benzos. A state run mental health clinic opened in a local town so I stopped seeing the private psychiatrist and started to attend the public clinic. The psychiatrist was revolutionary. She immediately stopped the anti-depressant because it was elevating mood into mania. She dropped lithium to one dose at night to aid kidney wear and tear. She stopped olanzapine because I was still having mild persistent psychosis and put me on 800mg of quetiapine  (seroquel). The first week was tough I was very nauseous and sleepy but once my body adjusted it was much better. The mix of quetiapine and lithium is really working for me."


"This cream changed my 7 year old daughters life. She is now 17 and no longer has severe eczema.

Because of this cream she was able to finally sleep through the night with out waking to scratch.She no longer got the white skin patches that hydrocortisone cream gave her.The change was dramatic and life changing. We live in NZ"


"I began taking 50 mg of Seroquel XR, which I am told is a very low dose.  I feel much calmer during the stressful workday, so calm in fact that all I want to do is take a nap.  I can hardly stay awake.  Also, I'm having difficulty with mental acuity and feeling emotionally dulled.  I did not take a dose last night, otherwise I probably wouldn't be capable of writing this.  I'm wondering if this sleepiness persists once I've been on it for a while, or if it lessens."


"So in the UK , you can get clonidine but not as opiate withdrawal , it's not even known about by my estimation by 90-95%u2105 of users , clinics , doctors , the alternative is Lofexadine , but to obtain this for a home detox is almost impossible , so after research clonidine is marketed as symptomatic treatment of the female menopause , thus meaning you can obtain it legally via online pharmacy facilities where you complete online consultation, then the meds are prescribed if you fit the criteria , seriously this medication is an absolute god send , I don't say this lightly but if you get the dosage correct , you will get 100% pain free withdrawal , you will be extremely drowsy and lathargic , watch your BP "


"My daughter was diagnosed with ADD in the  1st grade.  I didn't want to start her on a stimulant right away and our pediatrician recommended we try Strattera.  I am happy to say that my daughter is now in 11th grade and has been on Straterra her entire time in school...we went through all the ups and downs of titrating the meds, which combo worked and which upset her tummy but all in all this has been the best med for her.  She is now on 80 mg and has been since she stopped growing.  Unfortunately, the meds have gotten extremely expensive and even with a coupon, I will have to pay over $350/month to keep her on this until we hit our $5,600 deductible.  I am very disappointed in the manufacturer that they have hiked the meds so high."


"My mom has been trying to get me on meds for my severe anger,due to my pmdd, but I am so antimeds. Finally decided to give it a try (10mg) and it is amazing! Usually around 11 days before my period i would be a raging maniac but since taking prozac its completly subsided. Initially,  I also (as someone else stated) had trouble having an orgasm so i stopped taking it. But when the anger came back I gave it another try and stuck it out and miraculously that side effect went away, YAYYY!"


"I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to start Celexa.  I am actually enjoying life now, have a sense of humor, and am not filled with worst case scenario thoughts all the time.  I would highly recommend it.  Some side effects at first, all have subsided."


"I have been on other birth controls for over 6 years. (Yaz, Yasmin, Loestrin and more). Gone through migraines, excessive bleeding patterns, no sex drive at all,  mood swings, as most recently while on Loestrin 24 I spent 14 months basically crying every day until I finally switched to Nuvaring. I no longer have any of the above symptoms and feel great! I will say I have an actual period but it is short and manageable. Loestrin left me period free for over a year. My sex drive has begun to come back- something I thought I no longer even had, and I feel like a normal person again. "


"Just started this at 300MG a day 2 days ago and I literally feel a big and positive difference in my anxiety. I have PTSD from a violent event and have had pretty severe panic attacks for the past 3 years. I haven't been on any anti-depressants before but drink wine every night to relax and sometimes feel very agoraphobic. I know it's only day 2, but I just feel lighter, whenever I think of things that normally trigger me the thought comes and then just fades away. Honestly, I've never been a big believer in medication for mental issues but am really rethinking it now. Also vivid dreams, but they were good. Decreased appetite, a little more energy. Good luck everyone!"


"Male age 65. Starting weight 255 lbs. Now 211 lbs. Before taking Qsymia I was and continue to take other drugs including

1) BP Lowering

2) Cholesterol Lowering Statin

3) Paxil for Anxiety

Before taking Qsymia I was and continue to eat Jenny Craig which ships their food to my door.

I have lost weight before but always returned to the weight prior.

I have been on Qsymia about a year and a half.

This drug definitely works!

Although my doctor urges me to exercise, I do not.

For the first few months I experienced dry mouth but that has gone away.

I did get down to 200 lbs but have been slowly increasing. I think the effect of the drug might have worn away a bit as I still like a high calorie snack at night.

After $75 rebate cost is $131/mo"


"I like the weekly.  The only thing I would say I don't like is every now and then I notice I smell like bad chemicals.  But when I would start a new pack the smell would go away.  I think it maybe due to the freshness of the pills.  It may happen 2 times a year or so."


"Follow up post:

I have had Kyleena for just over a month now, and I would say my experience has been more good than bad. I did have cramping a week before and during the time of my next period with relief once my period had concluded. It was like clockwork starting at noon and ended at three every day. I do have spotting every day still but it can easily be managed with the thinnest pad one can buy. PMS symptoms were either slightly heightened/new since I started such as breast tenderness and bloating, but no emotional SEs so far. Only complaint is I still have bad cramping when I exercise, specifically if any exercise involves around the stomach region. Will update again after a month or so. Very content so far."


"I am 55 year old male that has been diagnosed with RA. I've been on rituxan now for 6 years. Through trial and error it lasted me effectively for one year. By choice I stopped taking methotrexate that they said should accompany with the rituxan about the same time I started infusions. My reasons being reading the possible side effects from methotrexate to ones liver. This drug has been a life saver for me from sleepless nights from chronic pain and not being able to walk or even go to work. I have to say it's really giving my life back to me. I've also learned not to ever let this drug wear off because it's at least for me like jumping off a cliff. The pain comes back so fast its unbearable."


"I've been on microgestin for about four months and wanted to look up what other people have said about the drug because of potential side effects I've seen. I've gained a solid five pounds since I've been on the pills that I'm having a lot of trouble shaking. Thats after being at the same weight for the three years. I also have zero sex drive, which is annoying as hell. I'm on the pill to not get pregnant, but if I don't want to have sex when I'm on the pill what's the freaking point?

I've had really bad mental and emotional reactions to other birth control pills so I'm sensitive to that issue but have not experience it on this pill.

Still adjusting and haven't gotten into a period cycle on these yet, but I've had no period on others befor"


"Started on tablets yesterday for Bronchitis, had been on another penicillin for sinus infection but still hadn't recovered 100% hence the Clarithromycin. I have had 3 x tablets so far and will not be taking anymore. I have been up since 2.00am and am exhausted but still can't sleep. I am not due to menstruate however am experiencing excessive bleeding and the metallic taste make me physically ill but the diarrhea and the stomach gurgling and cramps are so not worth it. I would prefer to have Bronchitis then the side effects from this drug, I only hope no permanent damage has been caused. Would strongly recommend anything BUT this medication."


"I started on the weekly injection after oral hypoglycaemic tablets stopped controlling my Blood Sugar Level (BSL). The effect was pretty much instant. Within two weeks my BSL had normalised and I had lost weight. I am still on track and have lost 6 kegs in 3 months.
Some tips from me:
Take the injection out of the fridge at least 30 minutes prior to mixing and injecting it mixes better and doesn't hurt to inject.
Take an anti-nausea to medication 30 minutes prior to the injection and take the injection at night before you go to bed.
Eat small regular food 6 times a day with high fat (fat has no glycaemic index) moderate protein(90gm /day) and low carb (<100gms day).
All this has helped me feel and look good, lose weight and have normal BSL."


"I've been on Abilify for about two months. So far I've found it to be weight neutral. At first I felt faint a lot but much less now. I also had tremors at first and difficulty speaking with a lot of tiredness but all that has passed. In all it helps my psychotic symptoms and delusions, not 100% but its good enough. I would recommend it to anyone its prescribed."


"Just started Pristiq yesterday. I'm taking it to replace Cymbalta which I gained 10-15 lbs on in two months. 60 mg of Cymbalta was awesome for my anxiety but the weight gain was antagonizing my depression. I also take 200 mg of Wellbutrin SR and have taken that for a long time.
I've been a little jittery since starting the Pristiq and spent some time in the bathroom last night. I'm coming off Cymbalta slowly over the next week so right now it's hard to judge how the Pristiq will work. I take Xanax as needed and took some today as I was feeling tense. I attribute this to the adjustments I'm making. Glad I picked Labor day weekend to make the switch. I'll keep you posted on how it goes."


"I have had Mirena twice. The first time was after my 2nd child. During the insertion I had 2 small cramps that did not last long. When it was all done I had no cramping and no bleeding for a year. I had it removed because I was going to try and be a surrogate for my aunt. Sadly it didn't happen. But I was blessed with my very own baby boy later on. I had Mirena inserted again after my son's birth. This time I had a little more cramping during the procedure. Afterwards I bled heavy for 10 days with mild cramping. I had a week of nothing than another 10 days of random bleeding. Now it's been about 3 months since the procedure and I have not had any bleeding but I do get lots of cramps and I am having a hard time losing weight."


"I take Humira for rheumatoid arthritis and so far it's the only medicine that works for me. I've tried Plaquenil and methotrexate but they don't even touch the pain/swelling.  I began to feel relief the morning after the first shot of Humira. Don't let the instructions scare you. The shot is not painful. I let it stand on the counter 15 minutes before I give it so it's not so cold. My Doctor suggested that I sit in a straight back chair so that the abdominal area is already pinched and you'll have both hands free, then pick a spot on my stomach that's 2 inches away from the navel and just do as the directions explain. You won't feel the needle, but the medication will burn just a little.  I can't even say it hurts. Don't be afraid."


"I have Bipolar II and lamotrigine saved my life. I have taken 200mg for approximately 5 years. In combination with therapy my mood swings have diminished by >95%. My quality of life has skyrocketed. My life truly is broken into 2 segments - before lamotrigine and after lamotrigine.

My memory is certainly a bit worse, but I notice no other side effects. The memory impairment is not substantial enough to warrant stopping the medication."


"I have been on Victoza for 6 1/2 weeks now. I started at the 0.6mg dosage for one week and now use 1.2mg daily. The only side effects I've experienced was mild heartburn for the first few days, but even that went away. I only eat half as much as I used to, and the small appetite makes it easier to make good food choices when I do eat, however I haven't lost any weight. NONE. That's very disappointing to me, but my sugars are where they're supposed to be so I'm still happy with the medicine. Most people do not include their starting weight, so maybe all the dramatic weight loss is from a heavier starting weight? I started at 207lbs and, unfortunately, I'm holding."


"I have been taking this pill for 9 days. So far I haven't noticed anything too extreme, which is good. I have noticed that I'm feeling bloated more than anything. I have gained a few pounds earlier in my cycle than I usually do, but I'm not above my normal range before I started taking the pill. I'm hoping that I don't continue to gain any weight. I track my diet, so if I gain more weight than the usual monthly water weight, I'll be very surprised. I've noticed moodiness a bit, but nothing I can't control. I get more upset and irritated with smaller things than usual, but I hear that goes away eventually. My skin hasn't broken out at all, really. My breasts feel a tad bit tender and swollen, but nothing painful as of yet."


"I began taking Qsymia about 3 weeks ago and I am down a little over 10lbs already which is awesome!  I am 5'5'' and weighed 184 when I began taking it.  Had my 3rd child about a year ago, and needed some help losing the weight this time. Diet soda definitely tastes flat and gross now, and I used to love it.  I have also noticed that I seem to space out, and forget things a lot more than I used to.  I do work full time and have an infant that doesn't sleep well to take care of, but I (and my husband) definitely notice a change since I've been on it.  I also get the dry mouth, but usually only notice it in the mornings when I wake up since I make sure to drink plenty of fluids during the day.  Really not hungry at all - love it!!"


"I only rated this a 7 out of 10 because the medicine definitely helped my anxiety and mood disorders tremendously, but I gained 20 lbs in 6 months! I haven't really changed my lifestyle or eating habits, so this makes it depressing. It is like a double-edged sword. I went to the doctor today and she suggested switching to over to Prozac, however, I have read that many people also gain weight from that so I am hesitant to take it. I stopped taking the Lexapro 4 days ago and am going to wait to see if I can handle no medicines at all!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I had to take my first lot at 7pm and struggled to keep it down tasted vile after an hour it kicked in and I could not move at all of the toilet for five hours I was so exhausted all I wanted was to go to sleep I finally got three hours sleep and woke up running the loo again took my next lot at 6am and had to drink it on the loo for the next six and a half hours again I couldn't move had to ring the hospital to see if it was normal as it was not stopping I hated it most people said after two hours theres stopped but it must not have agreed with me never again will I do that it was awfull everyone is different but just incase this happens to someone else it happened to me to and eventually it did stop an hour before my appt at 1.30pm."


"Had been taking 10mg Percocet for a long time and these work just as well if not better without the side effects."


"My husband was given a dose at the emergency room and it was the only thing that helped him."


"I took this pill for a year and a half before I decided enough was enough. It cleared my face up, and I did not experience tremendous weight gain but I lost my sex drive and became extremely moody and depressed. I was crying over everything, I was always irritated and angry at my boyfriend, and on top of that I never wanted him to touch me. I stopped taking the pill about three weeks ago and I cannot begin to explain the difference that I already feel. I finally feel like my bubbly, love-able self again and it feels great."


"I started on Celexa in May 2011 after already trying Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac and Xanax. It worked great for the panic attacks and anxiety but I gained 40 lbs in less than a year. I never craved sweets before I started Celexa. Now I can't get enough and I am always hungry. I struggled with staying on it because it worked so well or continuing gaining weight. I finally decided to try something else. My Dr. suggested Buspar since it is not known to cause weight gain. I just started Buspar today. Hope it helps. I had bad side effects from Zoloft and Prozac, but Lexapro and Celexa were great. Its different for everyone so don't get freaked out by other peoples comments. "


"This is my first experience with any sort of medication like this. I've been diagnosed with Late onset PTSD.  My medical support team and I are still finding a correct dosage, I'm on 225/day now along with Ativan as needed and trazodone  to help me fall asleep.  I've seen some improvement in my functioning, but I'm not quite where I need to be yet"


"My boyfriend has cancer and was receiving two kinds of chemotherapy. Along with blood clots and a drain in his leg he was in alot of pain. When receiving chemo we would stay in the hospital for three days and even with the neulasta shot and all the IV anti nausea meds he still was sick. Finally he was prescribed marinol and it changed everything. The day we came home from the hospital after taking it he was well enough to go Frisbee golfing even with a drain in his leg! He never vomited again, and he actually got kinda chubby! The drug changed his attitude and I belive it gave him the strength he needed to fight his sarcoma. He's now in remission!"


"I have had this implant for 3 months and I absolutely love it!!! I gained a bunch of weight on the pill and had horrible morning sickness and still had terrible periods (the pill was supposed to help my periods). I spotted for a few days after I got this implant but I haven't had any bleeding since!! I don't have to worry about taking the pill every night and I love it. I know it doesn't work for everyone but it's worth a shot. I would absolutely recommend it!!"


"My husband had surgery to remove his prostate gland, bladder, and 12 inches of colon six months ago. He was hospitalized for nine days. His lower-back pain was excruciating, and morphine (controlling it himself) and various types of mattresses did nothing to make him comfortable. He was getting no sleep at all until the surgeon offered Dilaudid. It lasted for about 5 hours or so, and he could have it every 6 hours. It brought quick relief to the back pain and relaxed him enough to get decent amount of sleep after several days of terrible discomfort. No side effects for him either."


"I suffer from PTSD and also anxiety and mild depression. I hit the bottle and have managed to regain some element of control. My Doctor prescribed these tablets for me, 50mg and even after the first day I felt so much different. I felt that I had the capability to handle stresses and strains both in work and at home. I know its early days for me, but signs are definitely positive. I have had a few side effects such as upset stomach and a few restless nights but those pale to insignificance, when I reflect on how this is drug is definitely helping me. Obviously this drug is not for everyone....overall, a positive experience for me. Stay strong!"


"I have been fighting my doctors about Advair for about 4 years. About 1 year ago I got sick and I was using my Advair and I chose to stay on everyday. I was doing good then I stopped because I wanted to see if there was any difference, and oh my God, I realize a need Advair everyday. Moral of the story I take Advair everyday now and doing so much better."


"I am 66 years old, have been on Avodart and Tamsulosin for about a year. I was on Cardura for several years but following the second episode of kidney stones, my Urologist switched me to Avodart and Tamsulosin. I also take a blood pressure medication and calcium supplements for osteoporosis (probably the culprit generating the kidney stones). Avodart and/or Tamsulosin has destroyed my ability to achieve erections and almost eliminated semen ejaculation though my libido is not significantly diminished. Cardura did not produce these negative side effects."


"Will NEVER take this again.  I took this for three days and ended up being hospitalized for 8 days.  A kidney biopsy was done and determined to be a sever reaction to the drug.  After the diagnosis I was in dialysis for 6 weeks.  A very traumatic experience."


"Bad bad bad. I have taken this pill for 9 months now my acne has gotten worse I have gained about 15 pounds my cramps are worse and I'm very emotional. My boobs hurt all the time, my sex drive has lowered and after I finish my 7 day period I have 6-7 days of spotting. And my cycle is all messed up."


"Been on Biaxin earlier in the year for a sinus infection, worked like a charm then, and the side effects were slight. (Just the metallic taste.)  Got prescribed it for bronchitis a couple of days ago and I've got the worst nausea, can't even look at or smell food."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"OK - disclaimer before I start: I have a fairly regular bowel and rarely experience any stomach discomfort!! I did a lot of reading on the Internet so I felt that I was quite prepared for this experience.  I stopped eating solid foods 24 hours before the prep deadline and I only had soup on the morning of prep day.  I put the bottles of the mix into the fridge so when the time came, they were nicely chilled.  At 4pm the day before the procedure, I used cool water to prepare the first cup which I was able to drink (even though I dislike cherry flavor) quite easily.  The "action" started within 45 minutes and I did not experience any pain or nausea or discomfort. I was "done" by 8pm.  And it was the same the next morning."


"I have been on Tivicay for close to 4 weeks now. I was previously taking Atripla for about 5 years and we switched to Tivicay. I have not been feeling so well on this. I experience headaches frequently, faintness, and moments of memory loss. I am switching this medicine as soon as possible"


"I was switched to Zyprexa Zydis about two weeks ago by my psychiatrist to help with the huge weight gain and compulsive overeating caused by regular Zyprexa. So far, my appetite has decreased significantly and I'm feeling a lot better about myself physically and emotionally."


"I have used this medicine for two years and by far the best treatment for my multiple sclerosis. No side effects, and I don't have to take daily shots. I would recommend this to anyone who has multiple sclerosis.
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"This medicine works great for me from 9 years"


"I am on my third month on this medication. I started with 10 mg per day and now take 20.
My copay is so high I will only be able to take this until I exhaust all means of samples given by Dr's.
For the first time in a year I can say I feel pretty normal. I had to cut back to ten Mg for a couple of weeks and was crying almost daily.
I have nausea, headaches and cravings for sweets. Have gained three pounds!"


"I've had severe, reoccurring MDD for several years, aggravated by an eating disorder, self-harm, chronic insomnia, and compulsive behaviors. I've bounced around the whole SSRI; you name it, tried it. My Wellbutrin/Brintellix combo wasn't sufficient. I was exhausted, napping 2-3 hours midday, eating disorder raging, couldn't get out of bed. No motivation, flatness, etc. I've been taking 1mg Klonopin at 5:30p & bedtime, and 10mg Ambien when I go to sleep for a decade.

I did NOT like Abilify. It did nothing to give me more energy or motivation. I gained 20 pounds in one month on the med, with NO SYMPTOMATIC RELIEF. Stopped after 6 wks, and have only lost 10lbs in the 6 mo, even with exercise & meal plan. Risperidol was no better. Crap drug!"


"I'm 31yr old fem, and have been taking Buspar for anxiety/panic for three months, and have decided to discontinue. It took roughly 3 weeks before I noticed a difference. I am slower to irritate, less agitated, and can better manage the constant nagging sensation of anxiety. I've been sleeping better, but really require a full night's sleep or else I'm drowsy all day. And I've been more at ease with new people. These changes have been certainly been positive but minimal. Lately, every day, 2x's a day about 20 mins after my dose (10mg @ 2/day) I would get a ringing headache, body shocks, and dizziness or nausea. I thought this would go away, but it hasn't, and it is getting to the point that my anxiety level is increasing."


"I have been taking 100mg in the mornings 3 x 25mg in the day and 200mg before bed for bipolar disorder. I have tried numbers off different sleep aids and medicines, however this has proved effective for me. I have a good 8 hrs sleep, wake up fine. It does make me crave sweets, cookies, coca cola but I try to fight the hunger and run on my cross trainer on side effect. I have had restless legs syndrome, very annoying but it does pass. At first I felt sluggish my body felt heavy to carry so I dropped my dose to 100 mg in the day and this works much better for me I suffered with anxiety and panic and couldn't leave my home but now with the help off quetiapine I'm so much more relaxed, don't feel anxious if I do I take 25mg and within an hour I'm relaxed."


"Was on for 4 months or so... It was ok. I didn't have any of the "common" side affects and my mood was good. My period was light with minimal cramps and PMS. But-- I lost my libido completely and felt that I gained more weight on my thighs (and cellulite) despite eating healthy and working out-- never had this problem previously. I am having the IUD Skyla put in tomorrow. My doctor said that this should be "it". Minastrin may work for other women but the no sex drive and Weight gain was enough for me to throw in the towel."


"I was put on Thiazide 25mg for severe life long  Nephrocalcinosis (kidney stone disease).
I have been on it 6 weeks.
Yes it cut my urine calcium in half which is great and what we wanted but I have had some terrible side effects:
Daily migraines and new acne daily on jaw line (never had acne until I started this medication).
It lowered my potassium levels causing lethargy and muscle weakness.
Took a 2 day break and instant stop of headaches and no new pimples for 2 days.
Have gone back on it today but only taken 12.5mg to see if it makes a difference, only time will tell if I get a headache soon and then I will know for sure it is the tablet causing it."


"Great medicine, I feel so energetic and I'm losing weight woohoo!"


"I've tried Concerta alone, Strattera alone, Strattera with Wellbutrin, and am now taking Concerta 36 and Strattera 40 together.  They have different effects, and I don't want to be without either one.  Concerta works great for staying on target when I'm at work.  Strattera works great at lowering irritation and provokability.  Much slower to anger with the Strattera, able to brush off insults, has helped with marital problems.  Strattera also makes me interested in my daughter and wife, improves my patience in reading a book, and reduces my urge for internet browsing.

I had the often reported sexual side effects (leaking semen, painful ejaculation) at the 60 dose, so reduced to 40."


"This birth control did shorten my period, help with symptoms. However I've gotten more sluggish and I've gained 5 pounds in the first 2 weeks on it. Stopping it now because I can't keep gaining."


"These patches are a miracle.  I get motion sickness just thinking about getting on a boat, or riding a roller coaster let alone going round and round.  I used these patches on my first 10 day cruise and didn't get any motion sickness.  Even when the boat was rocking so hard that they put up caution tape on all the doors and barf bags on every garbage can; there I was chipper and feeling 100%.  The only downfall is the dry mouth, but it is worth not getting sick. I recommend it to anyone."


"I had my Nexplanon put in February of 2013. I had normal periods Feb-April and then nothing until July. Then it lasted about 10 days, which is long for me. I didn't have a period or any spotting at all until now in March 2014. It's been about a week now so I'm curious to see how long it will last. I've gained about 5-8 pounds but it could be other environmental factors. My acne has flared up during this period but I've never had great skin and it's not worse than normal. I like Nexplanon quite a bit, the rod never bothers me and it's very convenient to not have to take a pill."


"I read the directions wrong for flagyl, I took two 250mg a day instead of four a day . So now I would be taking the pills for about 10 -11 days if I start to take them 4 a day now like I was suppose to. But  I am not sure if it is that safe to take them for that long if I continue to take them  now at 4 a day But I do have a big event this weekend and alcohol is involved , and everyone will ask why I'm not drinking because I am the partier and drinker. Not sure what to do"


"I wish I never got this. 3 months after insertion I began to get extreme abdominal pain once a month due to new ovarian cysts. Now, 8 months after starting and 1 month after removal, I might need surgery due to an 8cm cyst on my ovaries. Doesn't mean that it'll happen to you but be aware that the risk is there! I thought it would never happen and that it was unlikely but here I am today."


"I have been on lexapro and abilify for several years. The combination of the both were not helping. When I started taking viibryd I had your typical side effects but they went away and I have been on it three months and have felt better then ever. The only problem I have had is nightmares when I accidentally miss a dose ..anybody else have that?"


"I was prescribed Invokana in combination with metformin.  I have been itching ever since and my hair is falling out to the point where I am scared to comb my hair.   I stopped taking both medications.  It has been a little over a month and my hair is still falling out.  Is anyone else experiencing any hair loss?"


"I've been on Estarylla for about 3 weeks. I've had some nausea but not enough to actually puke. I used to get 4-5 pimples at a time but now I have none at all! I haven't gained any weight. Technically there's no reason why you can't skip the placebo week and skip your period but I like knowing for a fact whether or not I'm pregnant. I don't really have bad mood swings. My boyfriend and I were using the withdrawal method and condoms and tracking my fertility for a year and 3 months and now we don't have to do that! So overall I'd recommend at least giving this medication a chance because I was scared to death but it ended up being great for me, and I'm usually very sensitive to medication."


"All I can say is WOW! After the birth of my son, I developed insomnia and anxiety. I placed a lot of pressure on myself to get enough sleep and the result was not being able to sleep. In addition, I have very high expectations of myself. I work from home and was studying at the time. From this, I caused so much anxiety for myself to the point where I couldn't control my thoughts and feelings. I was prescribed Zoloft which probably made me more anxious and I was on that for a year. My GP switched me to Lexapro 4 months ago.  On this med I feel like a different person. Happy, no anxious thoughts, I am sleeping like a log and am dreaming! I haven't dreamt in years and it's lovely! I have had no side effects on this drugs :)"


"I am on my second month of taking Apri. My periods are much better but I have noticed that I have gained a bit more weight. Also more acne than with my previous birth control pill. But on the good side my periods are much shorter and my cramps are less awful. When it comes to periods it helps, but self esteem, not so much."


"Couldn't sleep due to horrid cough and respiratory infection.  Doctor prescribed Z PAC and this cough syrup.  About 1/2 after taking it cough stopped for the first time.  It did not put me to sleep.  But it did help the cough."


"I've tried Claratin, benedryl, Zyrtec, and Xyzal. Only one that works is Zyrtec. Xyzal is a waste of money."


"I took this for cirhosis. The milk thistle improved my enzyme levels on blood tests, but not by a huge degree.  It seems to slow the progression of liver disease in many cases.  It is no cure, but a helpful treatment, especially when combined with folic acid and NAC."


"First and foremost, like so many others on here--Lexapro saved my life. I was not necessarily suicidal, but litterally, had no life and was scared all the time. For the most part no one knew what I was dealing with, I was a highly respected professional who somehow managed to keep it to herself. I would sneak off to bathrooms all the time to go in a stall and calm down, if no one was in there, I would indulge on laying on the cold tile floor to just try and cool myself off. I stopped going to movies, on dates, church, anything where I felt trapped. I was not afraid of flying, I was afraid of when the time between take off and when the captain turned off the seat belt sign. This medicine gave ME back, 5 years strong. "


"I have never had an IUD before , I was quite nervous leading up to the appointment .  I was suggested to be on my period for the insertion. I have never had children and the Dr. Said it may be a little more painful due to that.  The actual procedure lasted 10 minutes, the insertion wasn't pleasant but not unbearable. It just felt like really intense cramps and then for about 30 minutes after the procedure I was very crampy. It's now an hour past the procedure and I feel fine , hopefully no cramps will set in later . Overall the experience wasn't that bad. Every person is different with their pain threshold."


"Switched from Atripla to Complera hoping for a better health and a relief on neurosystem damages that it causes. The food intake and horrible bloating was the first side effects of it, they got milder as for the 2nd week. By the 8th week my face started changing rapidly, my cheeks got sunken and I developed fatty breasts; my doc denied the fact that my face was changing. I switched doctors and I went back on Atripla, the neuropathy and the neuro side effects went back;my face regain my cheeks at least a 90% of it, my chest looks normal again."


"I feel fantastic I feel a massive change in myself I'm less aggressive anxious depressed and agitated I'm more patient with things and people as I suffered with social anxiety I'm more outgoing and thinking clearer I feel on top of the world and have lost 13kg as my appetite has decreased rapidly"


"I suffer from depression with features of psychosis and after trying many medicines Abilify has been the best."


"I am a young 60 year old female. No one believes me that I am really 60! I was just diagnosed with Bipolar 2. I have been depressed for years and the antidepressants just stopped working. I over the last 8 months had become very angry, irritable, happy at times, and severely depressed to the point of wanting to die every day. My doctor finally sent me to a mental health professional and she diagnosed me bipolar. I started taking Lamictal and the first week I noticed I was feeling more even and not depressed. A month later now I feel as if I was handed my life back. I did have nausea with it, but that went away. Now I feel at peace inside! I have no depression and am finally HAPPY. Thank you Lamictal. "


"So far it seems to be correcting the toenail fungus. My foot doctor had a special insurance card for use only at Walgreens, which gets this medication (in the 4ml size) at no cost for a total of 10 bottles. Time will tell if it is completely clearing up or not. Only drawback is cost if your insurance does not cover it. Best way to apply, at least for me, is simply shake the bottle, brush side down, then rub across each toe nail as needed. I also use it before bedtime."


"I have only been on adipex since june 3 and I have lost 13 lbs, my goal is 60 lbs. I eat every three hours, healthy meal of course and exercise 3 times a week."


"I was on Yaz for about 4 months. In the beginning, it was terrible.  I've never been so depressed, moody. I almost lost my fiancé because of it.  Even now, while I'm still on it, I cry often and feel depressed and insecure.  However, it didn't make me gain weight, which was my issue with other birth controls in the past. I just switched today to Reclepsin, so we'll see how it goes, but the SEVERITY of my depression on Yaz can't be stressed enough. It killed me! (And caused me to bleed out on my wedding, honeymoon, and for two weeks after... so much for sex, right?)"


"I've been taking 300 mg three times a day for the pain resulting from a failed ulnar nerve transposition.  It helps a lot with my pain."


"I was a smoker for almost 40 years, with occasional attempts at quitting with the nicotine patch/gum, cinnamon sticks, & cold turkey. None of those worked since I constantly craved a real cigarette. I've now been using the Nicotrol Inhaler for over 2 weeks. I am amazed; as soon as I start to crave a cigarette, I just grab the inhaler and take a few puffs; that ends that craving.  Even when a canister is "dead" I still puff on it; it helps keep me on an even keel, having something in my mouth that I can puff on helps. I use 6 to 14 canisters a day, depending on both my stress and boredom levels, especially since some of my smoking was when I was bored. Only negative for me has been interrupted sleep, a small price to pay."


"It's a difference of night and day for me. I've lived with angina for 5 years and Ranexa has greatly improved my life."


"This drug is def worth the money. I was shocked. Flu knocked on my door never felt so ill in the 28 years that I've been alive, Fever 103, chills, the worst radiating aches, sore throat, congested, etc...Went to the doctor within 13 hours of symptoms couldn't handle it anymore and they diagnosed me with the flu. And gave me Tamiflu. Went home, took Tamiflu, went to sleep within 9 hours 90% REDUCTION in symptoms. I'd say that is a cure. Nonetheless. Later the next day I took the biggest #2 in my life (TMI) and I knew that the drug had worked. Anyone who had a problem with this drug probably had the onset of symptoms beyond 72 hours. I had NO Side effects. That is rare for me. U can get this if u have been around some w/the flu? Miracle drug!"


"Started Nuvaring on a Sunday and by Tuesdsay I was in the emergency room with  severe abdominal pain, back pain, and headaches. The emergency room could not find anything wrong with me so on Wednesday I was back at my primary care doctor. I was previously on Sprintec and clearly that worked better for me because I had no side effects. My doctor said I had an allergic reaction to the hormones in Nuvaring. It is convenient which would have been nice since I am going to college in the fall and it works amazingly well for my sister. Regardless, make sure that you change birth control immediately if you begin having any side effects because it will probably only get worse."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"I have to have scopes yearly, so I've tried several different types of preps. After trying Prepopik, I will never use anything else! It's the only thing that doesn't make me nauseous and also not having do drink much of it to get the job done is awesome! I will say that you have to make sure that the solution gets warm before drinking it, or it won't work as well. I think the frustration comes from people not reading the directions. :) Prepopik is amazing!"


"I have struggled with treating my eczema for 20 years, and my hands were especially difficult to treat effectively.  After just a few applications of the desoximetasone cream my hands were completely healed with no side effects.  I no longer have to live with painful itching skin."


"I was only recently diagnosed with ADHA, in Australia this product is listed at a reduced price (pbs) at $31.00 (aud) sadly if you have been diagnosed over the age of 18 the price of vyvanse sits at $113 being over the age of 18 I have to pay full price, financially un-viable I had to research other products to see which product(‘s) were under the Australian pbs, the only product that is listed under the pbs for people diagnosed over 18 is ‘dexamphetamine’ which I am about to start, if the product was more affordable I would not be changing over"


"This is my second day on Vyvanse. I am very excited to try this drug in hopes that this one will work. I have been on Metadate and Strattera both didn't seem to help me at all. The first day I took this I did well at work. I am a server and usually mess up something but no mess-ups that day! Afterwards I cleaned my room, which I have been meaning to do forever, and I saw a movie. I did not talk once. My friends were amazed, as was I. I usually ruin movies by talking over them. I have a good feeling about Vyvanse but I will need more time to really tell if it's right for me. I did have a few outbursts though and afterwards felt silly. I'm not sure if this is a side effect of the drug."


"I'm 19 years old and I have been using Yasmin for 4 months. I started using Yasmin because I saw it was working tremendously for other people. A week after I started my skin was great then I had a breakout. It hasn't disappeared since, instead its making the rest of my skin lighter. I'm worried whether it is working for me or I'm just impatient."


"Though not indicated in the literature, I found that a few days after starting the Vimpat titration kit I began to experience extreme soreness in the legs.  It may not have been from the medication but I had not done any physical activity that would have caused such soreness in the muscles in my legs and lower extremities. Though I cannot say for certain that it was a side effect of taking Vimpat it does seem that the symptoms only emerged a couple of days after beginning the titration kit of Vimpat 50 mg twice a day leading to Vimpat 100mg twice a day. I am interested in sharing this to see if anyone else has had similar experiences because this is not a symptom listed in the medicine guide or any other lists of side effects of Vimpat."


"I noticed on the previous reviews that nausea and headache are a problem. I had those too when I first starting using amitiza but have learned that you MUST take it with a FULL meal and drink lots of water and both side effects won't happen. I love the results!!"


"Been taking for 10 mths. I went from every 15 min. urges to (on average) 1.5-2.0 hrs. It's much better, yes. But even though, getting up 4-5 times a night is not ideal. Side effects: 2 nose bleeds so far after 6 mth mark. No big deal. Constipation, (can be taken care of with stool softeners, when needed) had dry mouth, but has subsided almost completely. During the few weeks of taking this medication symptoms seemed to get worse. But it got much better after 6-8 weeks. I take it at 6-7pm. Doesn't make me sleepy or keep me awake. I hope to God, there will be another drug in the near future that will be better than what's out there now, and hopefully less expensive."


"I used the 1day applicator, was fine for 24 hours then started experiencing horrible pain and burning sensations and extreme swelling of vaginal area, I let it go for several days, I figured it would wear off..well day 7 still experiencing same symptoms, some times worse than others.   I still have yeast infection, burnt and swollen vaginal area, contact dermatitis from the Monistat1..I now have to take diflucan.  Please don't use this product."


"My dad started to see things and think things were happening that were not, He was put on Haldol and it works, they were going to slowly take him off it and when we took his noontime pill away he got bad again almost right away. This medicine really has worked for him and allowed him to stay home with us."


"Much like others, I write this review from the blissful toilet where I have finally found relief. I'm in my second trimester, and have had constipation for the entire pregnancy. Would go a little bit every three days, but never anything compared to what I used to be able to do. This week hit Peak Constipation. I had a blockage that I couldn't pass for six days, and developed constantly bleeding hemorrhoids.  Gained five pounds, couldn't eat, was nauseous, and had taken Miralax for five days in a row. Caved and took Mag Citrate two hours ago and have finally found relief. Can't recommend this any more highly!  (Also, FYI, my doc recommends it to pregnant constipated women who get this bad)"


"Kept my schizophrenia in check but way too sedating. Gained 20 pounds in 6 months, hard to wake up in morning, going to try something else."


"This medicine has given me my life back. I was initially very afraid because of all the potential side effects and I tend to react severely to medicines. But my Crohn's Disease and rheumatoid arthritis progressed to the point where I couldn't function anymore. I started Humira in conjunction with Plaquenil and it has completely turned my life around. The pain and stiffness are gone, the fatigue is significantly reduced and I have lost weight and have the energy to exercise again. The injections are not pleasant, and the initial side effects of nausea and flu- like symptoms were pretty rough for the first couple of injections. I got worse after the first one, but I'm glad I stuck it out because I'm doing fantastic now."


"I'm 29, had trouble sustaining in certain positions and probably some anxiety mixed in there. Cialis works a treat, almost too well! Have to try not to get hard when just out and about touching each other. Has lifted a massive weight off my mind. Expensive, but on a per pill price, is well worth it. Just skip another luxury you have in your life for this."