"I always see bad reviews about Lyza but I've been taking it for almost a year and a half. I never really experienced bad side effects like bleeding for an extended period of time or weight gain. The only thing I've noticed was a very irregular period (mine was already irregular before I started) but it'll just be off by a week or so. If you are good with taking pills on time, I highly recommend!"


"1st time YI. Bought monistat 3 pre-filled cream. 1st dose burned and itched for bout an hour. I thought my vagina was gonna die lol. 2nd day was a little better no burning but very itchy. 3rd day no burn or itch. It's been 3 days since then and I feel 100% better. Will definitely buy again. I recommend to anyone just sit thru the pain. It's temporary."


"Was having problem sleeping due to Lyrica withdrawal, Took Zolpidem for only 5 days, the first 9 days after going off sleep ok, by day 10 got 4 hrs, day 11 3 hrs, day 12 1 1/2 hrs, OMG, skin burning & tingling can't take this. How much longer must I go through this "Hell", can't stop crying & can't enjoy Christmas. "


"I switched to this because I was tired of forgetting to take the pill, and had horrific side effects from the ring. I've used it for a couple years now. Pros: Most convenient method of birth control I've tried, since you don't have remember anything. My periods immediately became lighter, and stopped after about 6 months, very few emotional or sexual side effects that I've noticed. Cons: a little cramping and nausea in the first few months, a little weight gain in the beginning, but I lost it easily, painful when first inserted. Overall I am glad I chose this method."


"I have been on this product since my sophomore of high school as period control, I am now a freshman in college and I still love this pill. I haven't experienced any of the negative side effects I hear so many girls complaining about with their birth controls. It helped clear up acne, I have very short, always regular periods, and I didn't experience any weight gain from this pill. I'm also not pregnant, highly recommend this pill."


"Effective within 2 hrs. Ringing of ears stopped....congestion eased.taken 1 tablet thus far"


"I've been on zyprexa since 2006. Although it causes weight gain, I've decided to weight train or do cardio for an hour every day, which is helping. The weight can continue, but from my experience, it was only when I was inactive. I also feel a little sedated but that doesn't keep me from doing things. The hallucinations are about 90% gone. Overall, zyprexa works for me as it's one of the two drugs that worked because most of the other drugs I tried were not effective, reacted with my skin, or did nothing."


"Okay so I know some of y'all are super nervous because I was in your shoes reading the comments as well but relax. I had protected sex on May 25th and the condom broke but me and my boyfriend were able to get a plan b within 24 hours . I had no period and we had sex again (protected) three days later but the condom broke again! I took a plan b 27 hours later and was nervous because I was experiencing no symptoms except for bloating. My expected period was June 4th and I was stressing when I missed it which probably also delayed my monthly a little bit . Three days later  I remember getting minor abdominal pain so I took a little nap and woke up to find that I had started my period so ladies if you're stressing please relax!"


"I have used meclizine on cruises and boat trips as I am susceptible to sea sickness in moderately rough waters or worse.  Although it makes me a little sleepy, it's not so bad that it affects what I do.  It just makes it a little hard to get up in the morning- takes me a little longer to feel "awake".  Otherwise, I usually feel very good with no nausea.

I used it on a *very* rough boat ride once and although I never threw up, I was nauseous for the last half of the trip.  However, considering how sick others were, I felt it was still helping me quite a bit."


"Horrible!!!! It left me with burns! I was up all thro the night trying to get this off of my knees, it gave me extreme burning sensations. DO NOT RECOMMEND!"


"I had bad osteoporosis and the doctor put me on Boniva and 2 years later the osteoporosis and osteopenia was almost gone! In some places it was.  I loved this medicine but since I lost my job and my insurance and can no longer take it.  The discount insurance I have doesn't cover brand names or even anything similar. I am a couple of years away from Medicare so I hope I can start back again then. I had absolutely no side effects other than it cured me!"


"I found that this medication was very helpful for me. I have fibromyalgia over ten years now, as well as three bulging disk, two very bad knees, other medical problems. I have taken other muscle relaxer's that just didnt work for my pain. But Soma really helped me and helped me do a little more of the things I used to do. Even though I will never be able to do all the things I once did, Soma has helped me to do some of the things I once did, cause it helps me so much with my muscle spasms. I really thank my Dr. for recommending this muscle relaxer for me."


"When I began using birth control, I had severe reactions to every pill that the doctor gave me. Of the side effects which are listed on the pamphlet,I had all of them except the most severe ones. I had three periods in 2 months and I was shaking and in a great deal of pain. I am small and to me it felt like a massive overdose. The Nuvaring has been a lifesaver. The ring slowly releases the hormones so I don't feel overwhelmed and saved me from a lot of future worry and stress."


"It is like a light switch has been turned on.   I finally feel "normal" for the first time in many years."


"Love it. Nothing held until I tried this, after a few minutes NO pain."


"I have been taking 5mg Norco every 3-4 hours during the day for nerve pain that resulted after a Total Knee Replacement  which was three yeas ago. It has been very helpful and I am able to function which I could not do with a pain level of 8 plus. I have not had any side effects except for constipation which is managed by taking Swis Kris, a herbal supplement. They say Norco is usually not helpful for nerve pain, but it helps me."


"I have been on Trinessa for the past 7 years. I initially started taking it so I could have a normal, predictable, period and to see if it would clear up my acne. It did help tremendously in both areas. Since I've used Trinessa, I've never had a pregnancy scare but I do take it religiously at the same time everyday. The only reason I'm switching off of Trinessa is because it hasn't helped with how heavy my periods are. Otherwise, I've obviously been pretty happy with it for the past 7 years and would recommend it!"


"Severe panic attacks, couldn't drive much, never on freeways, bridges, etc.  I can do it now after so many years of being unable to and even housebound for a while."


"I have been using Ziana for about nine months.  I will admit I was extremely frustrated in the beginning because my face was seemed to be worse than it was before.  But nine months later, my face is acne free. I will occasionally get a tiny tiny pimple but it will usually go away in a day or two.  My confidence is back where it needs to be and all the wait was frustrating, it was worth it."


"I have had hyperhidrosis since the 6th or 7th grade and it really is one of the worst things that you can have when you are trying to have a social life. I started hypercare 3 days ago and it works like magic. Like many others was stuck to wearing black and white Ts and tank tops. Not anymore. The first day I got it I wore grey. Not a sweat mark at all. The only downside is that the pain of it is horrible, because it burns so bad. I'm only on my third day and I hope that it starts to lessen soon but other than that, it truly is a blessing."


"My lower back I think L4 and L5 are practically on top of each other. The pain is so severe in the morning take my meds, it relieves it for a few hours then take more as prescribed. At least I can get through my 4hr shift. Have pain down my leg and my knee also this medicine works for me."


"I am 58 and have some osteoarthritis in my right knee.  I have had 3 shots now and I am not feeling it.  Still hard to walk / painful.  I will be receiving 1 more shot and hoping and hoping it kicks in???"


"I received my injection on July 29, 2015. I was on my last day of my period and since then I have only had mild spotting. I experienced some pain on the injection site that went away after a couple days to a week. Very few mood swings. I gained six pounds since then. I am considering not going in for the second injection because I fear I will gain more weight and have worse side effects. Also you are expected to take calcium supplements since it sucks the vitamin D and/or calcium out of you. Which is hard for me because if I wanted to take a pill everyday I would have just got that. I have had a pleasant experience on depo but I am worried about the future."


"I have Degenerative disc disease (DDD), a grade 2 spondylolisthesis at L5-S1, arthritis, and other chronic pain issues. Like others I've tried Vicodin, Percocet, oxycodone, suboxone, subutex, and now Belbuca because my insurance won't cover Subutex!! It makes NO SENSE to me that they'll cover something that costs more than twice the price but doesn't even begin to help as much as Subutex did!!!! I like being on buprenorphine because I feel like I get enough pain relief to make it bearable, but Belbuca not only won't stay stuck to my cheek like it says it will it gives me headaches DAILY!!!!! I've been on it for a little over 2 weeks and had to give myself 2 migraine shots this past week!! I couldn't tell you the last time I had to give myself 2 within 2 months!!"


"Simponi had been the first biologic that has worked for my very active JRA (diagnosed 48 years ago)
I tried every biological available, Simponi was the first medication to work within hours for my severe symptoms at the time, with no side effects. I have been using Simponi for 8 months. I pray it continues working."


"This medicine mucked my mind up:. I took it five years ago for two months and it took my mind away from me. Be careful because it ruined who I was."


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"I am a 46 yr old female and have taken Adderall XR 10 mg for over a year now.  Adderall has helped me tremendously.  Before starting it, could barely get out of bed.  Had no interest in anything, not even living.  Couldn't focus; nearly a zombie.  As long as I take it I'm a happy functional person.  Some issues with insomnia but nothing unmanageable. Don't take it on my days off to avoid building a tolerance.  However, have become totally dependent on this medicine.  Recently tried to stop taking it.  Second day without it, I was useless, and by third day, I was like a zombie. "


"I've been on insulin since 1985, most recently Humalog and Lantus, I;ve been taking Tresiba for 6 weeks now, 30 units at bedtime and I almost never use the Humalog unless I eat something high in carbs. It is almost like being off the multiple shots I was on at every meal, I recently got a Dexcom CGM and can monitor my sugars constantly."


"I'm new to all this HIV talk about viral loads and CD4 counts. What I do know is my doctor told me I was right there at basically having AIDS. When I got my first blood work. He immediately prescribed me Complera and 30 days later I was undetectable. Now its been 6 months and I'm still undetectable and I've had minimum side effect besides some weight gain.  Once a day I have a small meal and I'm good to go. Saved my life."


"I was on citalopram a few years ago for a year. It helped my sadness, my mood swings, my anger and irritability I felt day in and day out. It was a great med. My only complaint is how numbing it was to the good feelings as much as the bad feelings. I stayed on it because it was still better than waking up and hating everyday before it even started. The gas was almost intolerable only because I have chronic idiopathic constipation. I weighed out the good and bad & feeling mentally good for me and especially for my my kids definitely won. I'm now on it again...3 days in and already feel more calm and less moody. It's a great feeling."


"I got this implant shortly after my c-section.. My periods have been so irregular and I spot for months...I got it January 2013 today may 4 2016 I began my period a couple days ago and it's never been this heavy and clotted I don't know if this is normal I have to change my tampon every hour it's a regular size tampon but I feel light headed too idk but this implant has been not worth the mess is rather just have it once a month for a week then deal with this!!!"


"I've been taking Benicar 20mg/12.5 HCT for about 7 years and it works great. It keeps my blood pressure down to 120-125/75-80.  I do experience dizziness and light-headiness frequently but I sit at a desk most of the day at work so it's no big deal. I also cannot stay out in the sun long at all. I don't know if this is a side effect of Benicar but also 2 years ago I started getting vision "Floaters" and had to change to another prescription twice. I'm only 43 and my vision is no longer 20/20 and can only get 20/40 with corrective lenses. Eye doctor doesn't see anything wrong and says 20/40 is okay. I'll get a 2nd opinion just in case. Also I started getting flushing or "red face and neck" about 3 years ago. It comes and goes. Benicar is the only medicine I use."


"I've been on the pill for about 7 months and it's been okay. I have had weight gain but I don't think it's from the pill, more like a lack of exercise since I just started college. I don't exercise as I used to. I'm using it to keep my period regular, which it is doing. I don't think I've had any spotting really. However it hasn't lightened up my period that much and it gives me migraines which I never got before. Also I have more cramps then I did before. "


"I started taking heroin in 1998. I was then put on a methadone program in 2004 and at the time I thought that would be all my problems solved but when you are on methadone you tend to still use heroin because you know you've got your methadone 2 fall back on. So I started Subutex 8mg 1 month ago and have never used heroin because there is no withdrawals at all."


"I had smoked for 40 years and finally decided this summer to quit.  I followed the instructions and took Chantix for 1 week (7 days) prior to my quit date.  On Day 8, I quit smoking.  That was exactly 8 weeks ago today and I have not had a cigarette since.  The first week was the most difficult, especially the first weekend and having a few beers.  The first few days I realized how much of a habit it was and how I had structured my entire life around having a cigarette.  It was eye opening as I was a 2 pack a day smoker towards the end.  You really have to want to quit though.  Chantix is not going to miraculously make you quit.  Pick a date and stop is the best advice I can provide you.  Be confident in yourself that you can quit."


"I was on Latuda for a week and it made me way worse.  Now that I'm off of it the depression is much worse."


"Helps immensely for the pain of withdrawals."


"Well, I'm not pregnant so that's the only reason I gave this thing 2 stars. I have, however, had my period for 8 of the past 9 weeks and if I were a stronger woman I would dig this thing out with a plastic spork my damn self. Unfortunately, I am a giant pansy and have to wait for an appointment which is scheduled for tomorrow (Halle-freakin-Lukas). With a NEW Gyno, one who didn't suggest I implant this inhumane torture device into my poor unsuspecting arm. If your uterus is tilted as mine was, and the Iud implantation was unsuccessful stick to the pill or literally ANY OTHER METHOD. And if your doctor recommends placing this devil stick in your arm, punch them in the face and run! You don't need that type of negativity in your life."


"Does not take away anxiety as it is the social situation which causes my anxiety, social support far better and talking to  counsellor really helps . CBT abject nonsense.
Causes faecal urgency and on occasions faecal incontinence. I am worried that even when I stop the drug this may continue.
As I am in UK the drug is free as I am over 60 as have been the talking therapies because we pay out of our taxes for health care for all, although the rich don't like paying for the poor's health care"


"First time I was on it, I gained 25 pounds in 3 months. As soon as I discontinued using it, there was a noticeable decrease in weight. Fast forward 6 months later, I've been back on it for a little over a month and a half, and I am currently laying in bed at the ripe age of 21, in excruciating pain with 4 deep vein blood clots in my right leg which were caused by this birth control. Make sure that when you take birth controls/other medicines, that you are aware of the serious side effects."


"I'm 29 and haven't taken birth control for 3 years. I just finished my first pack and seemed to of been hit by EVERY side effect it has. I have cramps and nausea every day, overly emotional, respiratory problems while laying down, weight gain and bloating. The last pill before my period which was taken two days ago gave me a couple pimples and a yeast infection. I'm asking my Gynecologist for something else and hope for less/no side effects."


"I have been on this medication for over 8 months now to clear up my toenail infection on both feet. Initially I was prescribed the lacquer form, but this was putting a greasy like film on the toe nail and I had to put it on twice a day, not helpful if you work in a office and have shoes and socks on all day. I have a blood test ever month to check my liver, so far all is good. At first taken the medication gave me slight headaches they pasted within a week, this is the only side effect I have had with this medication. My nails were thick and yellow and they were not growing the way they should have done, started noticing change first month, at this stage of the treatment, my nails have changed to theright colour and thinned. Recommend this."


"I have been on Seroquel for several years, mixed with other medicines. Recently tried reducing strength but couldn't sleep or concentrate due to racing thoughts. Keeps me normal (as "normal" as anyone else). Also take Lamictal for mood-stabilizer/anti-depressant and Citalopram for anxiety/depression. Does make me very sleepy so I must take it before 9 pm to feel awake enough to function at 6:30 am Life-saver for me and my family."


"This drug made me psycho. It effected my relationship, which was really hard. It doesn’t give me tons of little zits, but a couple large ones that take over my face that I have never really gotten before. If you don’t take it around the same time every day you spot (at least for me I did). But I think overall the worst part was how it made me feel. I’m sure it did it’s job but I have always been an upbeat, happy person! This made me feel depression and anxiety which was new to me. I just sob for no reason. My therapy was a hot bath. Works every time."


"Thank you for these reviews. Finally I realize that I am not crazy. I have had the Mirena for almost two years. Insertion was almost painless and at first everything was wonderful. Slowly I have noticed awful side effects. Mood swings, hot flashes, panic attacks, left arm swollen, insomnia, and too many more to count. I have been to the hospital on four separate occasions thinking I was having a heart attack, turns out it is stress from all the other health problems. I am having this removed. I hope everything returns to normal soon."


"I have been using Atralin for about a month and a half now. I started out with very moderate acne, a few pimples but nothing substantial. I have been struggling with acne for five years and I just wanted something to totally zap my acne. Well Atralin is NOT that. I have very sensitive skin and I am still peeling after all this time. When I started using it it made me breakout and now my acne and red spots are worse."


"I have been taking the 20mg Celexa for about 2 months now and just raised my dose to 40 mg. I really do feel so much better. I have the occasional mood swings but other then that I'm not depressed or I haven't had any more panic attacks like I had previously before placed on it. I would say its doing the job. The only side effects would be trouble sleeping sometimes and constant sweating throughout the day, but it's been better lately."


"I've had the skyla put in almost two months ago and so far I love it. Insertion did hurt but not as bad as I thought it would and it was quick, very little cramping afterwards.

It's around the first month or so that I expected to get the "adjustment period" symptoms and I did spot for almost the entire first month. The spotting was annoying but that went away. I did get bad cramps when my period actually did come which is unusual for me but the period was really light and after a day just spotting. My husband didn't even notice when we had sex. No skin changes which was a huge concern for me, especially this early in the game. I did gain a little bit of weight but that's probably because I went off a hardcore cleanse from the month before"


"After I had my baby my Dr. Suggest that I get on birth control the depot is earlier to take 1 every 3 months. So I decided 2 go with that birth control method. I got the depot shot Sept 6th 2015 come Oct I get on my period it's an irregular period I usually bleed for 3 to 4 days. Now I bleed heavier & longer it's been 8 days & counting. I'm not due Dec 6th for another shot. I'm definitely not continuing this depot shot. I been depressed, very emotional moody and my attitude has changed since I been on this shot. I constantly argue with my boyfriend. This shot have a lot of bad side effects but I haven't been feeling like my normal self since I been on this shot. I wouldn't recommend this shot 2 anyone please go with other options???"


"My wife is happy! I feel better; more energy, less brain fog, positive attitude, and I wake up on a kickstand again. No skin irritation. Deduct 1 star due to high expense. Testosterone cypionate is MUCH cheaper. This is a great delivery system, however, and excellent design. Total Test went from 383 to 901. Free T went from below range to 1/3 inside range. The conversion factors and different assays make it impossible to post here. May switch to cypionate and do IM injections myself to save money."


"Hello, I have thee most worst experience.... I was on the shot for about 2 years or a little over. The first 2 months of having it, I had serious blood clots and cramps something serious. After about a year in some months, I would only spot 1 wk before getting the shot and 1 wk after. Every time I had sex, I will have the worst abdominal Pain for like a hour. I ended up getting my last shot 11/2015 and was suppose to return 01/16 never went. After that by March, I had my period for a month in a half. Next period was in Oct, now on it since Jan 15th til now... And extra heavy"


"I have been having migraines at least twice a week for over 25 years now.  I have been taking Klonopin for the last four months.  Although I still get them as often, the length and severity have decreased dramatically.  Some are still so severe that I have to stay in bed with no lights and no sound.  But I have had 50 to 60% improvement since taking Klonopin. I am able to function normally for the most part and no longer spend half of the week in bed. To date this has been the best and most effective treatment I have had.  I would certainly recommend it to anyone suffering frequent, severe migraines."


"I don't advise anybody to go off the medicine as dramatic as I have, but I do hope the best for everyone. Just pray if it helps and always know your purpose in life is to find happiness."


"Is there a minus 0?  I am only writing a review to remind myself to never to take this med again!  Omg. 2 wks before my period is due, my face flushed, broke out in worst rosacea, skin scaled, then pimpled, now that my skin is going getting better, my breast enlarged about 5 pds more, overall body weight gain about 5 pds more mid body, waist, I've felt bloated about half month. Oh yes. I also woke up with a swollen face, experienced migraines that kept on knocking me down. energy level is gone. never again tri-nessa."


"I have taken Neurontin for 4 years to treat neuralgia but it's not working."


"I've tried everything. Belviq, Contrave, Weight Watchers, Alli, exercise. Seriously, you name it. Saxenda was my last resort before surgery.
I just noticed that I've lost 10 more lbs since increasing my dosage to the 3.0. So that's a total of 39 lbs now since maybe October? I'm a bit shocked. Nothing has worked. Ever.
I stopped it for about a week when I had a sore throat and I got paranoid about my thyroid, but my doctor had checked my thyroid levels at that time. And it was just a headcold anyway.
Now I'm back on. Only side effects were nausea for the first 2 or 3 days. And it's expensive, but our insurance covers most."


"I take Cymbalta for both dysthymia and fibromyalgia.  I am a female in my mid-40's.  Overall, I am at least 70% better than before taking Cymbalta, though not pain-free.  I find that I get maximum benefit when I take 120 mg (two 60 mg. capsules at same time) of Cymbalta daily, combined with enough sleep and daily exercise (e.g. at least 20 mins. brisk walking).  Also, I need to avoid/minimize physical and psychological stressors (including unpleasant people)."


"This medicine works very well. I didn't have a yeast infection nor did I have the upset stomach, which I usually have with antibiotics."


"I've had my nexplanon in for 3 yrs. I've had great experience with this except I have extreme anxiety and depression which I am on medications for that now. But it's past my 3 year mark and my doctor will not take out my nexplanon. I told her it was expired and even showed her the little card they gave me when They put it in that showed the expiration date. She said it can still be working for another 2 months. I asked her I said but doesn't it lose its effectiveness and she said yes and said but it could still be working I was like well how do u know??? And she just changed the subject. Then I asked her well can't it get stuck in your muscle and tissue and she said yes but it should be good for another month or two."


"I was on Accutane my senior year of high school. When I was first recommended for Accutane, I was not happy. But having just finished it after six months, I can confidently say that I was the best decision I've ever made. Sure, the dry skin was a bit of a pain sometimes and I had days when I was insecure, but in my mind, it was either a little dry skin, or a ton of acne. Accutane worked for me within the first week. My face cleared up almost immediately. I have been off the drug for about a month now and my skin has never looked better. For any high schooler considering Accutane, take it from me (an 18 year old girl), it is definitely worth it."


"I was on isotretinoin for 7 months at the age of 15-16.. I had moderate acne and it worked within 5 months and completely cleared my face up... I've now been off the treatment for 6 months and my acnes slowly creeping back. My skin looks oily again. It's good but it doesn't cure it, more like masks it for a short period of time."


"After ending up in the ER with the worst migraine I've ever had,  the doctor gave me 3 different meds, all through an IV. None of them made a difference.  He then gave me Toradol. It took the edge off right away, and after about 10 minutes my migraine was gone. I have taken it ever since. It's the only thing I have found that helps. I wish it worked for everyone as well as it works for me."


"I started taking this medication to help with my bad migraines and nausea. It helped for awhile but in the past 6 months has stopped working almost completely. The major side effects I noticed were increased emotions (I cry at everything now, and I'm not a sensitive person) and I've developed serious anxiety and stress.  I'm currently weaning off this medication to try something else, but it did help for awhile."


"I have had what I originally thought might be pneumonia, then decided was bronchitis.  My doctor gave me one antibiotic which didn't kill much of 'the bug', so he put me on tetracycline 100mg twice a day.  I immediately had some nausea, which I never have.  Over the next three days I developed, and still have: esophagitis, dyspepsia (heart burn), diarrhea, unusual  headache, noticeable lack of appetite, and new onset lower back pain.  In all fairness I have several health issues, but these symptoms that l listed above are new, except for the last two, although this time the rate and severity of these symptoms are different.  The drug seems to work well, I have almost always seen good results in my patients, but the side effects suck."


"I found this the only thing that really helped me. Have been on 20mg on and off for past 7 years. Unfortunately my system has now built up a tolerance so I have to change but for anyone with anxiety or depression or panic attacks. Give this a go and give it time to work.
I had no luck on 10mg or 15mg but the 20mg was a life saver."


"I am on my third dose of Tysabri. I did poorly on Avonex, and my neurologist has been hesitant to place me on the other Multiple Sclerosis medicines due to the serious side effects of the Avonex. I developed sepsis 10 times in 2 years. So when I was admitted to the hospital and transferred to ICU twice in 2 months due to MS we decided to try Tysabri. The side effects have been difficult to say the least. Terrible urinary tract infections, headaches, ringing of the ears, anxiety, and depression. I am JCV positive so in fairness the anxiety may be due to fear of the PML virus. I am scheduled to have lab work after the next infusion and will make a decision on continuing therapy."


"After struggling for what felt like years I decided to go to the doctors who referred me to a therapist, i felt like that was working and I was cleared by her. After a couple of months the stress of day to day life as well as studying in Sixth Form got too much for me and I felt like I had fallen into the same problem as before. I visited the doctors again and i got put on 50g sertraline, i have been on them for about 6 weeks now and i have never felt so low before. the side effects i have received are feeling depressed and suicidal thoughts, i have never felt this low before in my whole entire life."


"I am 66 years old and have been on Actos for over five years, taking 45mg. Lately I have experienced shortness of breath swelling of ankles and feet, weight gain, anemia and fatique. My primary physician ordered an echo-cardiogram and a lung function test and they both indicated my heart and lungs were fine. Dr. attributed the issues to my taking Actos and immediately took me off the medication. He replaced it with Tradjenta (5mg) and asked me to monitor my blood sugar levels three times a day during the transition. I have been off Actos for 24 hours and feel better already. I know that sounds impossible but I believe it may have been the cause of my recent health issues."


"This med was given to me to replace lexapro and klonipin I took the med as directed and had the worst week of my life. The vivid dreams caused me to believe my sister and friends we're sneaking around trying to take my house or shooting me and burning it down it was so real to me. The tremors were uncontrollable I didn't know what day it was, I was living a nightmare. I'm 55 with two adult children I couldn't drive walk work it made me a zombie. I wouldn't give this med to my worst enemy. Every side effect I had"


"I was put on sertraline six years ago after my previous SSRI, Luvox, became ineffective.  I have found it effective at controlling my depression and anxiety, but there have been some major drawbacks.  Primarily, I find myself unable to achieve orgasm during intercourse.  Also, earlier this summer, I tried reducing my dosage from 150 mg to 100 mg - and I got a taste of SSRI withdrawal syndrome, which really, really, really sucks - a veritable hell on earth.  I am currently looking into changing to a better tolerated drug."


"Absolutely hate it. I'm on it right now I had the 3 month sample pack from the doctor. I went back after the first month because I was bleeding non-stop and wanted to get off of it he convinced me to finish the 3 months to see if it got better. IT HASN'T, terrible cramps, bleeding all the time, my face broke out and I have like 0 sex drive."


"I have been taking a daily dose of 25 mg Atenolol for two years.  It has worked well in lowering my blood pressure.  I have not noticed any side effects."


"Finishing my 3rd month on Saxenda. The first month I lost close to 20 pounds- and at the end of 3rd month I have shed over 35 pounds. I take the shot at bedtime and aside from the first few days- suffered no side effects. Eating small meals and walking every night. Need to start weaning off - as my 50 pound goal is in sight!"


"Day 10 of taking Harvoni. Some side effects are a little nauseous, some fatigue along with some energy, because it is attacking my viral load. Have a viral load of 7,000,000. Took the Robitron treatment 20 years ago. Those side effects were horrible. Harvoni is a breeze. If you never took the interferon treatment, you don't know how lucky your are that a treatment came out with minimal side effects."


"I have tried many different antidepressants over a 20 year span, I would be on one that worked wonders and after being on it for about 6 yrs, it would stop working. I was on Paxil and Cymbalta for 6 yrs each, my doctor switched me to Viibryd in August so I have been on it for almost 3 months now.  I do not feel any better, in fact my muscle aches have increased tremendously and I cannot sleep.  I have horrible night terrors. I have night terrors almost every night to the point I dread going to bed. This medicine is not working for me at all!"


"The first three weeks at 20 mg was tempestuous at best, however I truly felt as if I was turning the corner so to speak.
I suffer from somatic anxiety more then the mental part of it.
Fatigue, and headaches were common. Sleep disturbances also.
I had some great half days. After increasing the meds to 40 mg a day for two months, I decided to drop back down to 20 mgs. I lost a fair bit of weight the first 6 weeks, around 6 kilos, however after 3 months I've put it back on and then some. Will be discussing other options with my Docter soon. I would also say that anxiety or manic episodes were increased during the dosage increase, which was treated with Clonazapam."


"I went thru a very difficult time being hurt at work,.I could have easily been killed.  The company making moves to fire me cuz I costs them $ for my 'free medical ". Accident was another employee's negligence. Long story. Plus legal. etc etc
With celexa, my anxiety , stress, depression levels became under control.

I was able to return back to a resemblance of a human being Was at 40mg to start. Weaned down to 30mg. Then when legal became intense, 40mg. No good settlements in these cases but my sanity is returning. And coping better.
Highly recommend. Side effect was being tired until my body adjusted.
At least got covered by Workers Comp insurance. In Ca, that's a miracle because for injured parties, you're fortunate that insurance pays ."


"I"m 74 years old, old, have been on Anoro 3 weeks feel 10 or 15 years younger, can walk a long time without getting out of breath. Take 1 puff of Anoro in the morning, no other breathing treatments during the day with no side effects its a great medication. Before taking Anoro I took 4 to 6 treatments in nebulizer daily. I wish I could stay on it, but is too expensive for me, I highly recommend it for those that can afford it."


"I have herniated discs. This drug helped tremendously, reducing my inflammation and therefore my pain as well, both when I was in severe trauma, and years later when I pull my back now and then. It increases mobility which is important, because then I can walk, cope in limited daily functions without being confined to bed, and I can instead help my muscles loosen and heal. I highly recommend this drug for herniated or bulging discs etc, etcsince it reduces I flammation, not just masks pain. The other meds I tried did almost nothing. Also, I have not experienced any side effects now, or when I was taking it every 12 hrs for those many difficult months."


"Sinus pressure and infection, got Zpack for the first time ever. One week later and  my sinuses are still clogged, headache lasted 5 days and feels like it will reoccur. Diarrhea every day. Tried every single homeopathic way to beat this feeling. Still can't sleep well and nose runs. This sucks."


"I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many years and recently have been advised that I needed to change my medication. I was on paroxetine for about 10 years and am on day 9 of Pristiq. Nausea, insomnia and dizziness have been the worst side effects however I was taking it in the morning and it was making me so sleepy that Doctor suggested taking it at night. I noticed a huge difference in my mood yesterday having not taken it in the morning, I was extremely anxious and cried all day. I took it last night and immediately felt more relaxed so I am hoping that in a few days the sadness and despair subside. I have also had a decrease in appetite probably due to the nausea. I am going to stick with it and hope for the best."


"I have non-repairable Ulnar nerve damage caused by a surgeon. Have struggled with a 7 to 9 pain level for the last 18 month's. At one point I was taking 4 x 10MG Oxycodones a day with very little relief.  Two days after switching to Nucynta ER, my pain level has been around 0-2.  Absolutely gave me my life back.  No side effects and no withdrawals.  My insurance does not cover, but my doctor gave a card that insures I never pay more than $25.00 per month."


"works better than armour thyroid"


"It takes so long to kick in and only works for like two hours."


"Overall I would say it's had a positive impact on my life. Depends on what's important to you. Insertion was terrible, & I dread when I have to have it removed or insert a new device. I would not have sex for maybe 2 weeks.

I've had Skyla for almost 1 year now. My sex drive is back to normal which is great, & I never worry about taking my pill. My period is almost non-existent. Occasional spotting, but never the menstrual cycle like I used to experience. When I was on the pill, I was always hungry, no energy, & insane mood swings. For the most part that has subsided. Worst part of the device would be acne and cramping. At times I am in a constant state of cramps. Also, never had issues with my skin and now I have regular break outs."


"I am a 20 year old with no children. I got the Mirena inserted the beginning of may (2011), so I have had it over a month now. Insertion was definitely painful, but only lasted a few minutes. I had some spotting that day and moderate cramping for a few days after, but just took some ibuprofen and it was bearable. A week ago, I had very very light spotting for about 5 days, I just wore a panty liner and it was fine, no cramping or anything either. I feel my strings after intercourse and its hard to find but my boyfriend can't feel it during sex so that's good. I love not having to take the pill (I was on it for 4 years prior to having the Mirena). So far I definitely recommend it."


"Relpax has more side effects, for me, than other Migraine Medications, including vomiting and the heaviness in my chest.  Originally I was prescribed Relpax 20 but needed to go up to the Relpax 40, the pain was mostly relieved, but the substantially increased nausea made me change to a medicine in the same drug family but resulted in less nausea than Relpax. (The heaviness in the chest isn't all that uncomfortable...its a trade-off that is well worth it)."


"All I can say about this is, I'm not pregnant. I got this terrible concoction put in less than 6 months ago. The insertion was excruciating. I cramped for days. My menstrual cramps are different, worse than ever. I never had periods before, Which was great. But now I get them monthly.
I want it out due to pain, mostly."


"I used to get severe panic attacks quite often. I started taking 10mg of Valium three times daily as prescribed by my psychiatrist, and after a year my dose has decreased to 5mg and I have never had another panic attack. Anxiety attack(or panic attacks) are very scary. I had made many trips to the emergency room thinking I was having a heart attack. I had symptoms like sweating, tingling in arms and legs, cold chills in face and a rapid heartbeat, feeling of hysteria, and wishing I would just die and get it over with.

Valium saved my life. It is very effective, and I am greatful it works."


"I initially went to the doctor for ED and found out I had diabetes.  I have used Viagra on and off for the past year and it works great within 30-60 min. I was given samples of 2 other medicines and they did not work as fast or as well. Just waiting on the price of Viagra to go down. "


"This is my third type of birth control pill over the last 4 years. I've gone on and off birth control, mostly because I'm not sexually active very much unless I have a boyfriend. Currently I'm on my 5th packet.
Pros:
CHEAP! $9 at Wal-Mart
No taste
Easy to swallow.
Periods reduced to 4-5 days when they were lasting 7-8 days before.
Cons:
Bad nausea and headaches on the first 3 packets.
Slight breast tenderness upon resuming a new packet. Usually only lasts for a couple days.
Delayed periods. On my old birth control I would get them the next day after stopping a packet but now it takes 3-4 days for it to start.
Painful cramps for the first day of period.

Overall, I'd recommend it. All types of birth control will give you some of these side effects."


"I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for 6 months. My doctor specifically prescribed this for my acne and unfortunately it did nothing but make my skin much worse. Fortunately this pill did stop me from getting periods (which is normal on some birth controls) and I had no side effects like weight gain, cramps, irritability etc. If you are looking for a birth control that helps with acne I recommend Apri because my skin is clearing up and I have no side effects!"


"I'm so much more focused at work and home. But I noticed, if I don't eat, I'm a space cadet. Eating is very important,  otherwise you're just wasting a good medicine. I also have ALOT more energy, By Far! I work the overnight shift at work, and it helps very much.  Thanks Adderall."


"This medicine is amazing. I took it about 5 hours ago and still going strong."


"I noticed they made my sinus unblock pretty quick but I had to go doctor and change them to amoxycillin. With clarithromycin I had heart palpitations, sweats and horrific nightmares along with tension headache. Was horrible I thought I was gonna pass out. "


"I've been on this medication for 1 year or even 2 years with 300 mg. I still have extreme mood swings and it doesn't help at all, I want lithium or other bipolar medicine - this doesn't work at all for me.

I'm really scared to gain weight while on some other medication because I already gained 20 kg from an antipsychotic medicine before but I can live with this. My bipolar illness gets worse and worse I still have a good medicine "base" tho. It's not as extreme as a couple of years ago but I'm only 19 years old so I'm looking forward trying something else."


"I have used beconase AQ for over ten years. It is very effective when my nasal membranes swell. I do not take it when my nose is running hard. Like most steroids, the side effects of increased hunger appeared. The nasal discharge and the extra drug can ran down my throat a bit, causing a mild discomfort. I simply keep water near and drink. The drug is more effective than many others. I had nasal polyps later and had to have them surgically removed. After the surgery, I became a seasonal beconase user instead of a daily user. The drug helps me breath easier, keeps me from being a continual "mouth breather" and the side effects are low. I like it and recommend the drug to anyone with nasal swelling. Talk to your doctor."


"In a 2007 study Gamunex was shown to have the least side effect of any of the IViG products"


"I used this after breast surgery and it worked well. I also did not wake up groggy afterwards like some medications do"


"I was prescribed 75mg of Seroquel for insomnia. It worked like a charm, for about the first week. Then it made me sleep too much. I was sleeping 12-14 hours a day and was still waking up groggy. As well as gaining around 25 pounds in a matter of 2 months my physician and I both decided that it would be better to stop taking it. But I still will keep the rest of the medicine I have just in case there are one of those nights that I can absolutely not sleep. Great medicine, just not for me."


"developed insomnia after severe broncitus. I take 50 mil at bedtime daily and get 6 or 7 hrs sleep, 1st month felt groggy few hours after sleep but that has faded. It works great for me, am 65 years old."


"I love it!  I have only been on the product for about two weeks now.  I had an upset stomach for a week initially; which is now a mild ache.  It has curbed my snacking which may have been from depression, but no weight loss (yet).  A side from that, I have no anxiety or it's very minimal.  I am taking 50mg and don't feel doped up.  I even rose my hand and asked questions during a meeting which I never use to do without severe stress and anxiety.  I don't have the "what if" in traffic and have more confidence in myself.  It kills anxiety if you are a true sufferer, but it also kills your libido."


"I have been on Trulicity for a month and have lost 10 lbs (yay), but after the first week and a half, I had the nausea, vomiting on both ends over a period of 3 days. I thought I had food poisoning. Then today, exactly one month since my first dose,(3 weeks since last episode) the nausea, vomiting, etc came back. I had to leave work early. It comes on so quickly, I couldn't get home fast enough. Not sure if I will stay on this med, but my sugar levels have been excellent."


"I started this pill at the beginning of the school year and it definitely helped me with school. At first I was and still am a considerably shy teen than my classmates. I don't know if it's the pill but I felt very socially detached but not as much now. Another thing is I used to be at least 13 pounds heavier but after taking this pill I've lost all my extra weight."


"I actually was taking this through high school because of depression and severe insomnia and it worked wonders.  As I got older though, I stopped taking it and recently the sleep problems have started back up again. My doctor gave me 100 mg tabs of trazadone (the generic) and I had really bad headaches when I woke up in the mornings.  I think it was because when I was in High School, I was taking between 25-50mg.  Bought a pill splitter and I split the 100mg tablets into quarters and take 1-2 of them to equal the approximate dose of 25-50mg I was taking.  So far so good and I haven't had the headaches so far...been doing this for a couple days so far."


"After suffering with chronic idiopathic urticaria for 20 years, a new Dr. put me on this old medicine which has a VERY strong antihistamine effect.  It stopped the hives dead in their tracks, and now, being on the medication for 22 years, I have yet to ever develop another hive.  This medication is a GREAT.  I've never used anything even remotely effective as this medication to prevent hives (even steroids wouldn't stop them!).  Doctors gave up on me and could never figure what the cause was/is.  Doesn't matter now as they completely under control."


"Hey everyone
So I contracted HSV2 about two and a half years ago. Devastating but my life is not over. I began taking Acyclovir when I had outbreaks, but the occurred about every two months in the beginning, which is not ideal. I started taking Valacyclovir 500 mg daily. It worked (mostly) but I would get one or two outbreaks every couple months. I finally switched to 1g a day. I have not had an outbreak since and I feel absolutely AMAZING. I have been on Valacyclovir for I would say about a year and 4 months. My boyfriend is so supportive and does not have it. I only take it now so that I don't transmit to him.
I have a question though: How long can people take it DAILY? Not just for outbreaks? I have been trying to do some research.THANK"


"I've been taking Vraylar for 2 weeks now and have noticed a huge increase in my libido. No other side effects and I am definitely having less anxiety and much better impulse control! It almost feels like someone stepped into my mind and organized everything!"


"Started Victoza one week ago, very slight nausea for a couple of days, otherwise no problems yet.  Appetite is down only slightly also.  Some weight loss - I only need to lose 20 lbs but the blood sugar is still in the low 200's.  Perhaps when I increase the dose to 1.2 I will see that difference happen.  I do however, have frequent, very strange nightmares at night - weird stuff and also some extremity tingling - like they are asleep in the night.  No daytime issues.  But those nightmares need to go."


"My LDL is high HDL is low and triglycerides are high. Dr. Recommend me for Crestor 5 mg. initially I couldn't recognise the leg pain and numbness. I couldn't sleep for several night while on this medicine for few days. I stopped taking Crestor after reading its reviews and that stopped my leg pain. I am 35 years old and decided to go with fish oil, healthy diet and exercise."


"Do not get the mirena! It will ruin your life!"


"My feet were constantly "freezing", even in the Summer!  Once I talked to my Rheumatologist, he prescribed Nitro Bid twice daily, and I haven't had a problem since then with circulation to my feet."


"Side effect. Swollen ankles"


"This medication given bi-weekly, 3 injections each visit (150mg), has been life-changing. Having been in an induced coma to save my life, followed by a trachyotomy, and in & out of hospital many times last year, I needed this. I went from a lung rating of 8/10 (serious) to 0,8 in 4 visits. My lungs have vastly improved, and my Prednisolone (steroid) is stabilized. Fortunately I qualify forr funding as a government patient. I only had one reaction - with the very first dose - a rash. Now I take an anti-histamine before I leave home for the injections."


"I got the Implanon inserted in late November of last year, everything was fine for 8 months. I was able to lose weight just fine (with diet and exercise). I did not experience moodiness or any of the side effects I read about online. I did have the occasional spotting but not an actual period, that is until four weeks ago, I started bleeding, a week went by and it slowed down and just when it seemed to be over I started again. It's been like this for over a month and I'm really considering getting it removed. At first I really loved it, but I'm tired of the bleeding."


"Despite the reviews I read about Euflexxa, I received my first injection on yesterday. I was scared at first but I did it anyway. I have an excellent doctor. He explain everything before the injections. He said I would feel the initial stick and then pressure from the medicine going in. He also said  I might have swelling, and pain at the injection site on the next day. I am please to report not only did I not feel the pressure. I did not have any pain or swelling at the injection site on the next day. When I woke up I had zero pain in my knee. I am glad I decided to get this injection. I can't wait to see what the second injection will make me feel like."


"My son is in high school and has taken this for 7 months. It changed his life. His anxiety over school was out of control to the point he had to be inter graded back into school. He tried Ativan and had horrible side effects and he was reluctant to try anything else after that. After about 3 months on the Buspar he walks tall into school. No more looking over his shoulder or panic attacks out to f nowhere. We wish he would've taken this years ago. The only side effect he complains of is tiredness and occasional headache. The tiredness was more so in the beginning. Those side effects are minuscule compared to his anxiety before taking Buspar."


"I have had the Mirena for almost a year, The doctor I had was amazing and explained it perfectly to. Worse pain for about one second and a break and then even worse pain for about 1 more second. You can seriously count to 1 and it's over. I am someone that got extreme cramps before, and my cramping was bad first three months I spotted and cramped and hated it! But my bf (a doctor) told me to give it three months then decide so I did! And I'm very happy I did. My only concern is I've gained 45 lbs since the insertion, I'm not sure at this point why? 4 months now I have changed my diet and work with a personal trainer 3-5 times a week.  Fingers crossed I get my body back!!"


"Worked great for Social anxiety and anxiety, the downsides for me are loss of appetite and sexual dysfunction
Had no luck ejaculating when I'm on it. Other side effects disappear around 2 weeks"


"Okay got the Skyla IUD inserted today, i work in a OB/GYN office so i am well aware of the side effects and advantages however i have tried pills and the Nuvaring and they did not work for me. So my best option was trying a IUD.. The insertion process wasn't bad the only thing that was weird was being on your cycle. But the actual insertion of the device took about 30 seconds or less i was not even aware that it was in. The cramping lasted for about an hour it felt like pre- cycle cramping or first day cramping. Not extremely bad just uncomfortable and they went away with some ibuprofen. I would do it again so ladies please review the side effects and remember that everybody is different."


"Today is my first day taking Contrave. I can't believe how easy it was to make an appointment and get the prescription. It was about $90 at Wal-Mart but I had to get it no matter what. I weigh 212 lbs and plan to lose a lot while I am on this medication and exercising. So far I feel fine, I felt a bit tired and sleepy after a few hours of taking it but it went away. I was getting ready to eat and all of a sudden just stopped eating as if I didn't know why I was eating so much and so fast. I just stopped eating and said I am not hungry anymore. I know it is the medication. I want this to work for me and not control me to where I don't eat at all."


"Taking shots everyday isn't great and the reactions to the shot sites are not always pleasant but there are no flu like symptoms and the results that I have had are wonderful. I've been taking it for less than a full year and the lesions on my brain and spine have all shrank, according to my last MRI a month ago."


"Helps with sleep and weight loss"


"I just want to say Zoloft is awesome. I have been a very happy person now, 16 yo male."


"I have been taking this medication off an on for abut 10 years.  My experience is that it lowers my blood pressure to around 120/60 from average 140/75.  My problem is it causes me to have problems with my legs and I can't have good erections. I stop it for few days and my erection returns to normal.  That's my biggest problem with it."


"Serious allergic reaction, hives and extreme itching."


"I didn't notice any side effects with Errin until I was on it for about 5 months. That's when I realized I was depressed. Cried at the drop of a hat and for no reason, got upset/angry at things that I normally wouldn't think twice about, etc. I didn't know what was causing this but decided to go off the pill to see if that would help. Within a couple weeks, I was back to my old self. I also didn't realize it at the time, but Errin seriously lowered my sex drive."


"I have taken Yaz, Gianvi, and Loryna (Gianvi and Loryna are the generics for Yaz) and I've had excellent results with my skin. I never get pimples anymore and my skin has never been so clear. It did take 2-3 months for my skin to completely clear up though so you have to be a little patient. I also have never experienced any other side effects with this medication, so I guess I just found the perfect birth control pill for me :)"


"I started on Effexor XR 37.5 mg 12 days ago. Prior to this I had been on Lexapro 20mg 8 weeks for extreme anxiety.  The severity of my anxiety was so shocking on Lexapro after the 8 weeks compared to the commencement of Lexapro.  I had heard so many people have success with Lexapro on review sites, but for myself it was a nightmare after 7 weeks if felt like I was in a hole.  My doc took me off immediately without even reducing the amount and within 5 days I felt so much better with a significant reduction in anxiety.  I still needed support, so my doc put me on Effexor 37.5mg and within 5 days felt much better, then went to 75mg.  After 10 days on this, I am already starting to feel better, with anxiety problems only now and then."


"I have taken Arava for over 10 years and have had good results.  I have RA and I have stopped taking it because of surgery and because of a chronic infection but always go back.  I have many allergies and most of the other meds for RA have caused bad reactions."


"One of the best thing for coughs.  The Mucinex DX green does a great job of thinning mucus as well as stopping cough. The blue is good for colds and allergies without cough. I prefer the 600 mg tables. For me, they wear off after five hours. Take with a lot of water. The more water the better it works.  16ozs every 90 minutes makes it work the best."


"I kissed a girl with cold sores when I was 17. I get cold sores on my lip whenever I am sick or very stressed. It happens more during the winter months. It took 18 months from my contamination until my 1st outbreak. I had outbreaks once per year for 3 years, then twice per year for 3 years. Now that I am 35 I get 4 outbreaks per year. I take 2 grams on Valtrax when I first feel tingly then 1 gram the next day (24 hours). This totally prevents my outbreaks! Valtrax works great!

Also, do not share food, drinks, or kiss anyone while you have a cold sore. It is very contagious! Keep your kids safe."


"I just had the IUD Skyla inserted yesterday. I was very afraid from reading all the reviews. Honestly it was simple and fast. Yes there was a tiny bit of cramping which lasted about 8 seconds and my Dr warned me right before it was to happen. I had no cramping or pain after a little bit of spotting that evening and that was it. Best decision I made. I'm very happy!!"


"I've been taking TriNessa for about 4-5 months now and it hasn't been too bad. It's the first birth control I've ever used. I never have had bad acne at all but the first month I was on it I had terrible acne but that's normal and now I'm seeing I get acne more the week before my period on this pill. Also the first month and a half I noticed I was getting depressed but that went away.  I've had a severe decrease in my sex drive to the point where I usually don't even want to masturbate but it's kind of coming back 5 months later. I haven't tested out its effectiveness yet because of my low drive. Other than the low drive I don't really have any problems with it, but if I forget to take it I will get a headache until I take it."


"I moved from quetiapine to lamictal about six weeks ago. I have stopped itching as badly now, and feel quite good. Currently taking 200mgs. I am having trouble sleeping,  Here in England Dr doesn't prescribe  sleeping pills. I'm very tired in the morning as a result and early evening, then come alive! I feel things better, my anger and irritation has subsided. I have lost a stone in weight in last 8 weeks.. this has helped, so feel more positive. I wish I could relax though."


"I got my Mirena put in a little over a year and a half ago. It was painful at the time for about 2 months and I bled on and off for the first few weeks. After that it went away and everything was fine with the exception of some minor cramping here and there. My acne was fine, moods were fine, I hadn't gained any extra weight. But about 2 weeks ago, that all changed. I've had horrible acne for 2 weeks, severe cramping and bloating and I've been feeling like a totally whack job and then suddenly I started to bleed...and then I bled and bled and bled. It's just starting to return back to normal. My acne is going away, I've stopped bleeding and I don't feel crazy anymore. I intend to keep my Mirena because we're only keeping it in for 5 more months."


"I just started day 1 of Chantix, I am 31yrs old and have been smoking since I was 15. I have also tried several other "stop smoking" gimmicks but they failed. I have very high hopes this will work for me"


"I came online months ago after I had my first son in search of birth control. I saw all the horror stories about Mirena and cancelled my appointment right away. After trying the pill and constantly forgetting I went ahead and set up another appointment. The installation of Mirena for me was painless, probably because I got it not long after my son was born. I had some spotting for a week or two but I've had Mirena since January or February and I LOVE IT. I've had one period (which was very light). I haven't gained any weight from what I know but I wasn't losing my pregnancy pounds like all my friends were. Now that I'm watching what I eat the pounds are falling right off. I do get occasional cramping but nothing serious. I recommend this!"


"The depo shot is extremely effective, however I had the horrible experience of mood changes. I became an absolute terror and began becoming depressed after just one shot! I am switching back over to the pill!"


"It has helped me many times."


"I have been diagnosed with GAD, Panic Disorder and PTSD. I was having a hard time managing my anxiety with my Zoloft and Xanax only combo so my pdoc prescribed 300 mg Gabapentin 1/day. I did not feel much relief from this dose and it was upped to 300 mg 3/day. It's been 4 months and I have since had to increase to 600 mg 3/day and it's  been really working for me. I do not have many side effects. I can tell if I miss a dose as withdrawal symptoms come rather quickly. I have not gained or lost weight. I am not overly tired and it does not make me feel restless. Overall, this med is working for me and I am glad my pdoc suggested I try it."


"I have been on Zoloft for about one year. Was on 25mg, I recently increased the dosage to 50mg, to help get through a stressful time. It has definitely worked for me. This increase though I am noticing more dry mouth and stomach upset decreased appetite. I have had really bad anxiety about social situations and sleep (not getting enough) I hated going places or being around people. This medication has helped me greatly. I'm hoping it will continue to do so on 50 mg, and I hope to step back down so I do not get the burnout effect that so many people talk about."


"I started taking the meds almost 2-weeks ago. Lost 3 pnds on the scale but my clothes are loose and that's what matters to me. Most people focus on that "magic" number but everyone needs to keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat; therefore, if you're also working out you're building/toning muscle. I'm 5'5" @ 153 which had my doctor questioning why I was in her office. The first 2 days I had terrible headaches but believe they were withdrawals from completely cutting out caffiene & sugar both at the same time (wouldn't recommend). My appetite has been little to nothing so I have to force myself to eat. I'm continuously drinking water because of dry mouth but that's a good thing. Good luck and don't focus on the scale so much!"


"My first two months on it were not really good - I had constant spotting since 2 weeks from start, and I was quite moody and sensitive. Only good thing was my acne cleared up. Then I missed one pill on accident and got full blown period in 2days and I was like - nope, that's it, I give up, but my obgyn told me "try to finish the box and then if it continues the same with 2nd box we can try something else" and boy, am I glad I did. After that "period" spotting never returned, box is finished, moodiness is gone, skin still clear and my scheduled period was completely painless for first time in my life. So I'm super happy with it now."


"I Stay in servere pain,in my lower back,and knee,The only thing that helps my pain,is Lortab,,Im disabled and can not enjoy my life,,With other health problems,,But Life goes on,And I been taking it for a long time..But like I said it does help my pain.."


"Ok so I had this match shot into my arm in August 2015 after the Paragard IUD fell out of me. I had zero problems with the implant except getting my period for maybe 2 weeks after the insert. For the past 4 months everything has been fine. My period stopped 100% and I lost 15 pounds, but now in the 5th month I have started the sporadic bleeding. This bleeding is not like typical bleeding for me but just heavy spotting. I knew this was a side effect but as of right now it isn't that bad. I really think this method depends on your body and you should give it a try. I rate it a 6 because I have not had any unwanted side effects until this past month and I do not know if this bleeding will continue."


"This was for my 4th colonoscopy and found to be better than the other preps.  I started a soft diet the day before the prep (bagel/cream cheese, saltines, peanut butter, chicken thigh, cooked carrots, potatoes no skins). On the day of the prep, only clear liquids (mostly Popsicles, juice, water) as Dr. directed. I took the first dose of Suprep at 5 pm mixed with Fresca  soda. I don't think there is a way to hide the taste, used a straw and sucked on lemon drops in between gulps. It took 15-20 minutes to get it all down.  Drank a couple more glasses of water/Club Soda as directed. Nothing happened for 2 hours. I started the 2nd dose at 8 pm, this one took 30-40 min to get down chased with Club Soda/fresh lemon. I was cleaned out by 10 pm."


"I was given a harsh regiment of this drug. I took 50 (5mg) pills over four days leading up to my surgery.  The hope was it would minimize the pressure on my spinal cord caused by a tumor and in doing so prevent any additional injury to the spinal cord until they came up with a game plan to remove the tumor.  It worked but kept me wired the whole time... I literally did not sleep for 5 days."


"I was dreading this, but I have to say it was not as bad as I was expecting. Your doc will probably give you a tip list...read it! Use COLD water, crystal light (I used the lemonade flavor), a straw, and hold your nose. Then suck on a lemon or lime. I am a pretty healthy eater and followed directions regarding foods to watch/eliminate in rather days prior to this. I think this helped tremendously! I ate a light dinner the night before prep started as well. The Suprep started to work in about an hour, and lasted about 2 hours. I was able to get some sleep, but had to get up at 3AM for round 2 as I had a 730 arrival.  I had no issues/side effects."


"Had mirena put in at 6 week post partum check up as directed by doctor. Had lots of bleeding for 10 months. Abdominal pain was present talked to doctor said my body had to adjust. Then came the bloating it came and went along with the pain.. Intercourse was painful not to pleasent some times. Had 3 uti's while I had it in. My skin was in the most beautiful state before I started and dramatically changed.. My face became very oily and developed acne. My hair began to fall more than usual shedding. I had to go to the doctor because I couldn't feel it.. She ran ultrasound the strings were flipped. I had gained 30 lbs those 2 yrs. Right after I had it in even though I breastfed for the life it was in. Once I had remove all is getting better."


"I have taken Clindamycin (150 mg) ( 4 times per day) on many occasions and I started another round today due to a tooth infection.  For me, it stops the swelling and pain typically after the first dose.  It does give me severe indigestion-like burning at the top of the stomach, as well as, a slight case of diarrhea after a couple of days.  I have found eating yogurt helps the diarrhea.  Drinking lots of water reduces the indigestion.  NEVER take on an empty stomach.  Soft drinks and caffeinated products are irritants, so basically drink only water while taking this product. I rarely drink alcoholic beverages, but I would recommend NOT imbibing.  As for the 300mg capsules, I will never take that strength again. It made me extremely sick!"


"I have only been on sertraline 50mg for 4 days and I am going through hell, feeling very low I really hope they work I feel terrible. I have read this will pass in time I hope so. I have had depression and aniexty for many years on all sorts of meds but I got worse so my doctor put me on sertraline."


"I'm 48 and 5ft 2 and suffer from low thyroid issues.
I have been on this med for a month and only taking in 1000 cal a day with exercise you would think I would loose some weight . Not the case at all. I used the scale it will weigh me at 166 on one day ,the next morning upon waking up it said 169 ??? Really ! This just isn't my plan ."


"Didn't do anything for me. Tried to work its way out before it completely dissolved. On day 4 of the treatment, I could no longer deal with the increased burning, pain and itching that I experienced. Also had some change in my BMs while on these suppositories, with increased need to go, therefore increased wiping and increased irritation. Seemed to do the opposite of what is was supposed to do."


"I was traveling on business with my colleague and we ended up in the same bed. During the act, the condom slipped and we panicked, since both of us are married (not to each other). We went to local pharmacy within 60-mins to get the pill. We went bananas thinking about whether it will work or not. It was a long three week wait. Side effects included severe cramps and abdominal pain. Relax and breathe! It works!"


"Works every time within one hour. Insurance only allows 8 per month - sometimes not enough."


"I took this a few years ago for anxiety, panic, OCD, and mild agoraphobia and claustrophobia. It helped tremendously. I don't recall any side effects besides hands being shaky and a little more forgetful. I had to stop when I was trying to become pregnant and I'm not sure if it was the weaning off this or the switching to Zoloft but that process wasn't too fun. Not awful though. Still prefer over Zoloft!"


"I weigh about 180 pounds so it's always a hit or miss situation with the emergency pill. I've used the generic Plan B (Take Action, I believe was its name) before and that worked. I've taken My Way before and it worked, but this time was different. My partner and I were using a condom, but had broke and he had precummed into me. We slept together a few days before my period was supposed to come. I wasn't worried until the day my period was supposed to come, had passed. I was freaking out of course (even though I wasn't ovulating), but I still had about 12 hours to take the pill. I was ready to beat the clock. I went to the pharmacy and got the pill. Took it with about 11 hours to spare. 6 days later, I got my period. IT WORKS!"


"I got the Skyla inserted about a month ago and got it taken out today. I've never had any kids so the insertion process was extremely painful. Since the insertion I've had intense cramping and bleeding nonstop. Due to my wedding being in a month, I didn't have time to stick with it long enough to see if the side effects would go away. All in all, it was a very uncomfortable process and I was beyond relieved when it was all over."


"I have a great before and after picture that I can't post  on here, but in two months on phentermine (first month 15mg, second month (30mg--and I'm not even done with this month's bottle!) I have lost 19lbs. I am trying to make wise food choices and I hike, but as a single mom I don't have loads of time to go to the gym etc. I feel so good about myself. My goal is to lose 35 more lbs to reach 150lbs and then maintain that. Honestly, I eat breakfast, and then I nibble here and there, but I'm just not hungry at all. The dry mouth is pretty rough, including the horrendous breath it causes (I carry gum and little mouthwash bottles). I'm also on Wellbutrin 300mg for clinical depression, but I was on that for months without a single pound lost."


"I was given this medicine to "sample".  I had a brown recluse spider bite on my knee that had already began necrotizing the tissue.  It looked like a black, blown out gun shot wound, the size of the palm of my hand.  My Dr. was recommending surgery to remove the necrosis and ultimately the need for a skin graft.  Bensal HP avoided all of that. The necrosis dried up and fell away, the skin has closed in and regenerated itself.  An amazing ointment that saved my leg!  I'm a believer in Bensal HP!  My General Surgeon was amazed!  3 week healing time!  Amazing!"


"I've been taking 120mg of Cymbalta for 6 months now & have found the benefits to be: decreased anxiety; increased social confidence; and 10kg (22.2 pounds) weight loss!! The negatives have been: irregular insomnia; slightly manic personality when really comfortable in my social surroundings; dry mouth; mild occasional nausea & that's about it. I'm under the watchful eye of a great Psychiatrist & think Cymbalta is much better than Prozac & Zoloft which I've been on for 5 years prior (at alternate times). Also, I strongly recommend reducing your alcohol intake - Cymbalta increases side effects & makes you feel embarrassingly drunk & tired much earlier than others. Good luck."


"I started the nuvaring about 3 years ago. At first I had some pretty terrible mood swings and migraines. I did also gain a small amount of weight. Within 3 months of going on it my acne got significantly worse, but then completely cleared up in 5-6 months! The trick with this birth control is to definitely give it time. My headaches and moodiness lessened (now I just get a bit emotional around my period) and my sex drive has returned to normal. PROS: super convenient, light 2 day periods, bigger breasts, helped clear skin. CONS: takes a LONG TIME to adjust, slight weight gain, headaches, occasional moodiness."


"I've been using Ultram/Tramadol for the past 15  years for lower back pain. Without a doubt they are a life saver for me I've tried several different pain relievers... Vicoden, Percocet, OTC and termal patches and they don't provide the relief that Ultram does. The side effects I've noticed is sweating and sometimes decline in appetite... But the benefits outweigh these minor effects. With that said I must also say that if I have some other sort of pain in different parts of my body I can't honestly say they help. "


"First day, first dose. Bowel urgency greater than I ever could imagine. If I want to have the contents of my bowels liquefied, I can take magnesium citrate. I'm nauseous and I have a headache. I'll have to only take it on days when I am close to a private toilet."


"My vagina is on fire but at least these sassy comments are making me feel better.

Fml it burns."


"Thought all my issues were from babysitting 3 kids under 5 for 5 years. Brain fog, blurry vision, severe muscle and joint pain in mid and lower back,anxious, awful Charlie horses in foot,leg pain, feeling like I aged 10 years. Been to 2 spine docs, chiro for 6 months, physical therapy, unlimited trips to my GP.  (yes you have stress) no kidding I am in pain. Not one Doc said it was my meds. Finally going to a pain management doc for my back. My elbows started to hurt over summer and when I mentioned it to him he I said could it be pravistatin he said he has seen it before. Stopped pravistatin 2 months ago, fog is gone, no charlie horses, anxious well down, back is FINALLY starting to feel better. I am so mad no Dr ever mentioned it!"


"I've had insomnia to varying degrees for about 12 years now (I'm 30 and the problem started in college) and nothing ever worked reliably for more than a short amount of time. I was recently prescribed Rozerem as I'd never tried it before. Bad idea. In addition to not sleeping, I woke up feeling extremely out of sorts, fuzzy, depressed, and lethargic. Half-way through the next day I'm still struggling to focus and my thoughts are disordered at best, on top of feeling totally exhausted. "


"This medicine has definitely improved my quality of life. Within the first 2 weeks of starting metformin, I lost 8 pounds (where before I struggled to lose weight). Now I am in a healthy BMI for my height group. I experienced no nausea while taking this medicine (I took it in the middle of a meal). I did experience some intestinal side effects (gas / diarrhea) for the first week, and the first week I increased my dose."


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"I started off with a sample pack of these and then I decided to be prescribed the birth control pills. MY MISTAKE. At first I liked the pill, I didn't adjust to it long enough I guess for all of the negative side effects to take place. Reading other peoples reviews made me feel A LOT better about what has been happening to me. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL. I used to be really happy all of the time and I was just starting to lose weight. This pill brought my weight loss to a complete halt.  This pill made me gain some weight back even though I was working really hard toward my weight loss goals. Also, this pill turned me into a crazy person, I get moody and cry for no reason. it is negatively effecting my long time relationship with my boyfriend."


"I have a severe allergic reaction. I had extreme rash, with blisters all over my body, including the inside of my mouth. This happened after taking it for three days. It wasn't a positive experience."


"I have been taking this for a year. I switched from another birth control pill, which I was on for 10 years. Since the switch my period has been non-existent. I have always been regular, but not with this pill. At first I was very nervous each month, even taking pregnancy tests. Other than the irregularity this pill has very little side effects. It has helped with mood swings I was having on my old pill. I have not gained weight, and my skin seems clearer. I saw my gyno today, and she said the Lo Loestrin Fe has the smallest amount of estrogen, so it makes the uterus so thin, it just doesn't bleed. She says it is perfectly healthy and normal, So I am ok with that. I just know the week I go on vacation, I will get a period!"


"For extreme fatigue I have taken Adderall 10mg a day for 6 month with occasional missing a day. It gives me great energy, negates my fatigue and seams to asuages a slight depression."


"I was originally started on Metformin two years ago-when I first started I was supposed to take 500mg twice a day then gradually up to three times a day. No matter when I took it I got horribly sick to where I missed work and could not even leave the house. After stopping the metformin I tried other medications and things got worse. After reading some reviews I started taking Metformin extended release. I have been taking it for about three weeks and have had no stomach issues. If you have a sensitive stomach I highly suggest asking about the extended release. I take it at night with dinner and I am fine. Hope this helps!"


"The only good thing about Nexplanon is the convenience. This birth control gave me horrible acne on my jaw, my back, and my chest. I have never struggled with back acne, but after being on this birth control I now have scars on my back from the acne being so bad. My jaw acne is horrible. The only relief I will find is taking the implant out, which is happening very soon. I have struggled with cramps constantly, and finally got a HORRIBLE period that lasted for two weeks after the first year. I have horrible mood swings and anxiety on this. I have gained 18 pounds and I've never had a problem with weight. I don't recommend this at all. I am so happy to be going back to pills."


"Mania and depression are basically non-existent while taking this medicine. It does make you a little sleepy, but other than that, I've experienced no serious side-effects. You may find that your sex drive goes down a notch at first while taking it. That went away after my body and mind got used to the medicine.

I have better concentration and self-value on this drug. I also no longer freak out and leave busy rooms full of people. I can actually deal with social situations without people thinking that I'm a freaking lunatic.

I love this drug. It's changed my life around."


"I tried the 3 day combo pack and just felt mild sensation no itching or burning. Relief from YI felt within hours after starting the product. Cream also helped with itching."


"This medicine is a life-changer.  Has reduced my excessive daytime sleepiness by about 80%. I rarely have to take any daytime narcolepsy medicines.  Has also stopped the hypnopompic hallucinations almost completely.  I feel like I got my life back.  I went from considering applying for disability to working full time with no accommodations.  This medicine gave me my life back!  Just be aware that it can take a good 6 months to adjust to it, find your therapeutic dose, and work off your sleep debt (from lack of deep sleep).  I ended up being prescribed an anti-nausea medicine while I was titrating my dose in order to overcome the nausea at first.  But now I can take it just fine. It's tough to adjust to but so worth it in the long run!"


"I've been on 0.6 for almost a week now. I have been nauseated everyday but the last 2 days it's been horrible. Not nausea but feel like I have the full blown flu! Horrible Stomach cramps, stomach pain, back pain and horrible waves of nausea. As far as my blood sugars go they seem to be responding to the medicine pretty well. A few months ago my HbA1c was at 6.2 after having the Depo shot for endometriosis and 2 surgeries in 4 months my HbA1c shot up to 10.4. I ended up hospitalized after my last surgery for high blood sugars and a surgical site infection. I'm calling my Doctor tomorrow to see what she wants me to do."


"I have been using fentanyl on and off for about 4 years. I had spinal fusion done on L2-L5 also out of the 8 screws in my back the doctors left one of the screws with the sharp point on it so it jabs into my back muscle. I have tried every pain medicine on the market and have to say fentanyl works the best. I no longer wake up from pain. It is in my opinion the best pain medication available on the market. I used to have to get it off the streets because no doctor believed I was in pain (I am in my 30's) now I finally found a doctor who prescribes it to me,  God bless him for it. I'm using 50mcg every 48 hrs. I still get a little pain after any activity that stresses my back so might ask to try 75mcg but I am glad I have these patches."


"I had my ovaries removed (out-patient) 5 years ago at age 41. Next day (never fell asleep) I had paralyzing fear, but had no idea why. My husband took me to the ER where my heart rate was 173! I was in the hospital for a week; 3 days no sleep. I was given Klonopin; it was AMAZING! I had been admitted for my first ever panic attack! After leaving the hospital I continued having insomnia and panic attacks. My GP now prescribes 0.5 mg as needed. I have a bottle in my purse and by my bed. I only take HALF a pill, ONLY WHEN NEEDED; and RARELY do I take the other half 30 min later. Just knowing I have a med that works on hand reduced # of attacks. When used RESPONSIBLY, Klonopin is a LIFESAVER! Never take more of any med than you actually need!"


"Took Seroquel XR for about 2 months, experienced help with sleep issues for about a week before that wore off. Gained at least 20 lbs in this time frame, due to increased appetite and general weight gain due to the drug. Never really seemed to help my bipolar disorder- the other medicines I take do that."


"In May 2015, I was put on Tivicay, Epivir, & Viread, after years of struggling to be compliant with other regimens. My doctors are very happy with the results. In 2 months, the cd4 count went from 37 to 138. The viral load went from 35000 to undetectable. I've noticed no side effects from this regimen. I'm anxiously awaiting the next cd4 cell count."


"After 20 years of marriage, I have found myself in the midst of a terrible divorce. I spiraled downward quickly and scarily into a deep, dark depression. I have no history of depression or having to take any anti-depressant type medicines. I was at a point where I was almost unable to function and was suicidal. I realized how severe a crisis I was in and started researching for FAST help. I found Pristiq. I have always been a skeptic, to say the least re: antidepressants, but I must admit, this medicine absolutely saved my life. The only minor side effects were feelings of "zoning out" and a headache for about 3 days on 2nd week. NOTHING SINCE. I'll take that over my inability to function ANY DAY. "


"Just make sure you take lots of water with it."


"This is my fifth month on Lo Loestrin 24 Fe. First month was normal, second month I stained heavily for 4 days, third month I didn't get it, and the fourth month I stained heavily for 9-10 days, then got my period a week and a half later for four days. Next month I stained lightly on and off and I started my sixth month about two weeks ago and still no period."


"I have to agree it is a good medicine to detox on however your detox from the methadose is gonna be a long hard road. Unless you are planning on staying on it forever you can count on a long hard withdrawal. It does work wonders for pain but when you move away or get cut off it lands you in a situation of finding another doctor to write for it or the dreaded methadone clinics that charge $11 to $15 a day! Wonderful for pain even got me up and mobile."


"I have been on Prolia for approximately two years. Just this year ( my 5th injection) I did experience sore muscle/joint pain in my hips. About 4 months ago I developed dermatitis around the corners of my eyes, nose, mouth, and along both sides of my neck. I've never had allergies before. Also, I'm dealing with a feeling of deep exhaustion. I'm not sure whether this is due to Prolix. If my next bone density doesn't show  marked increase, I will ask my physician for a change in med. one note--I faithfully exercise 3-4 times weekly with a trainer, take calcium, and eat green veggies and foods with calcium/D."


"Taking Phenelephrine before bed time allows me to breath all night thru nose while wearing sleep apnea mask which I could not do most nights.    I take one 10mg pill before bedtime only, do not use at any other time.    Has also stopped my post nasal drip problem."


"I love this! It really works. When I had bacterial vaginitis the only symptom I had was a smell and a little discharge. This pill cleared everything up and I feel so much better and more confident about myself. On the pill 4x a day for 1 day."


"Started Saxenda with dr.-approved diet 9/9/16.  By 11/30/16 was down 26lbs and happy.  Have been maintaining between 1-3 lbs of goal.  Still taking daily injections.  My insurance didn't cover & I paid $1300 the 1st time.  Thankfully we learned my husband's insurance covers so now I pay a $35 co-pay. I've never reached max dose of 3 mg.  Gone to 2.4 mg a few times but get nauseous.  Dose alternates between 1.2 mg - 1.8 mg.  Cravings are much easier to control.  I eat what I want, but in moderation.  Haven't stayed consistent with exercise though except for walking.  Before Saxenda I tried everything for 4 years but nothing worked and I gained more weight each time.  I'm age 51, 4'11, 110."


"I had weight gain."


"I was on a different birth control prior to taking this birth control. The one prior caused heavy bleeding that was unmanageable. That bleeding lasted 5 weeks before I finally broke down and told my doctor how ridiculous it was. He prescribed Sprintec. With in 2 pills the unmanageable bleeding slowed to regular bleed and by 4 it had stopped. I have had no side effects so far and hope it continues to work for me."


"My mates told me about the tablets ,,, and wow ,,, had a attack for 5 days in my knee I could not walk or get out off the chair , my mate gave me some , I know I should not take somebody's else's tablets , but when in pain you will do anything. The next day after taking indomethacin I could get out off the chair and walk. I still sore but after 3 days back to normal"


"I am a 38 year old female.  I had my thyroid removed about 7 months ago because I had thyroid cancer.  I have been on Synthroid for about five months.  My endocrinologist has a great deal of experience, so we found my correct dose after only two tries.  Once I was at my correct replacement dose, I felt great.  I feel just well, if not better, than I did before I was diagnosed. I am counting off a point only because Synthroid (though this is the case with all brands of levothyroxine) is a nuisance to take everyday, and it requires some planning if one must (as I do) take calcium and iron supplements every day as well."


"Hello again! I've given a couple detailed updates on Gianvi in the past few months. I've been on the pill consistently from June- end of October. I decided to give my body a break and will continue the pill again shortly. I can genuinely say that I felt completely normal the past few months, however, I did gain weight and felt serious abdominal bloat at all times. No matter how hard I worked out and watched my diet, I could not shed the 10-15 lb weight gain. This is my first week off of it, and BAM, I have miraculously bounced back my pre-BC body! My stomach looks and feels flatter and my thighs and arms look slender again. I have no complaints about this pill, but don't let anyone tell you different - you DO gain weight on this pill."


"After taking 15 mg oxycodone for 3 months for my back pain, Dr. decided to put me on 100 mg of tramodol every 6-8 hours as needed. After taking this medicine for only a week, I find it does Nothing for my pain, not even a little. I find taking this medicine for pain is a waste of money as well as whatever it does to your liver. Whoever approved this drug for pain, has never had to take it for pain. Absolutely worthless."


"Never took Yaz, but I have been on Gianvi for a month and I feel amazing. No weight gain, my skin has cleared up and my moods have definitely improved."


"I have chronic fatigue due to autoimmune, mitochondrial, autonomic... I also have a (genetic) circadian disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome & hypersomnia ( sleeping up to 12 hrs day). I can't work. I feel more alert on Modafini (Provigil) and can do more activities. It gives me mild anxiety but I'll take it over being fatigued. 1st few nights I had trouble falling asleep. After that, I actually started feeling tired at the end of the day and often go to bed earlier. As for my hypersomnia, I can't sleep much longer than 8 hrs. Once I wake up, even if I would like to, I can't fall back to sleep. I am very glad I finally after 8 years of fatigue decided to take it. Wish I did sooner."


"For me, it took two patches but on the fifth day, they really started working!   I am 63 and have had trouble with overactive bladder for the past ten years, off and on. It gets worse depending on what I ingest food and medication wise. I am now in the bathroom every couple of hours instead of every half hour and always feeling the urge like I was. It's wonderful. Thanks for this product!"


"OK so I'm a 21yr old Virgin and i won't lie Iv never been to the gyne to get a YI diagnosis I just asked my mom. I described the symptom's she said it was just a YI so I said I think I'll just buy a Monistat. Never really knew much about this product so I just grabbed the first one i saw said 1 day treatment I thought sweet bye bye YI. Well I put it in around 7:30 and took a short nap before my night shift @10. As I was headed to work I noticed a burning sensation then I went to the bathroom and OMG after I peed and wiped it was HELLFIRE on my poor virgin vag. Have no idea how to get this liguid fire out of me. I discharged a huge bunch of it after that it ebbed a bit not much though still hot, sore and swollen. ); I hope I didnt break my V"


"When I started taking Humira in 2008, I was covered over 80% of my body. Took Humira, and it was at least 8  weeks (if not more) for any improvement on the plaque psoriasis, although I noticed big improvement in arthritis pain and stiffness.

Once it cleared, within 2 years it was again widespread. Finally I have been on it regularly for two years in addition to Methotrexate (without it I feel it in my knees and hands).  I now only have no more than 5 spots here and there.

Very happy with it, and only side effect was 1 time liver function affected, but easily fixed with lesser dose of Methotrexate."


"I gave it 4 stars because it did prevent pregnancy. I regret ever getting it. I had a ton of beautiful curly hair and this caused my hair to fall out in handfuls. I wish I had gotten it removed sooner or never gotten it. I had it removed a year ago and my hair has stopped falling out so much, but it's never gotten back to the way it was. It's thin and dry and looks like crap. I miss my beautiful hair. I hate looking at it now, I'm ashamed of it. If I could go back, I would NOT get this!!! Plus it's weird having it in your arm. Sometimes you get painful twinges. Or you have to be careful not to let anyone touch you there because they could push on one end of it. I don't recommend it."


"I have been on Bydureon for 7 weeks after fighting my doctor about using an inject-able for about a year.  I have previously been on Metformin and Xigduo (still taking these) after adding the Xigduo my numbers actually went up.  However after adding the Bydureon I have seen an amazing turn around.  My fasting glucose has been between 190-210, now it runs between 113-149, depending on what I have eaten the day before.  Even better is that I am down about 14 pounds.  I told my doctor that I wish I would have agreed sooner, but the medication wasn't available before then.  I did have diarrhea in the first couple of weeks but that has gone away. No nausea but I am not nearly as hungry, and most importantly I don't have cravings like before."


"Took one 750 pill, 24 hours ago, still having insomnia, anxiety, headache. You can bet, they're going in th trash !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"


"I wanted so badly to stay on this medication but after the second day I had to stop it.  I had muscle aches, tired, and was still hungry.   I also have tinnitus and it made it the noise in my ears so bad that I couldn't stand it.   I stopped taking it and wondering if any of these symptoms subside as time goes on."


"I had been on Ortho Evra in the past and loved it! So when my gynecologist suggested the patch again to stop having periods and just keep patching, I was on board. But my periods have been horrible. The pain is crazy! Never again!"


"So far so good, minimal sexual side effects and I don't feel zoned out like I have on other antidepressants. Still only on ten mg will go up in a few weeks. This is week 2.5 for me."


"I really loved this birth control. I had no side effects, it reduced the heaviness of my period, I had little to no period cramps while on it and it worked well as a contraceptive. Unfortunately it was really expensive even with my insurance so I had to switch."


"I was switching from pill to patch, and our nurse practitioner wanted me to wait until my next period to start the patch. (Wrong Advice) My husband and I had been very careful using the pill and condoms because we had been to Jamaica for our honeymoon and was concerned about the Zika virus. However, as newlyweds, we were anxious to have unprotected. We decided to use plan B, knowing it's 95% effective rate if taken within 24 hrs. I had only recently stopped taking the pill, so I figured my fertility wouldn't return that fast but to be safe, we took plan B within 24 hours. The next morning my mother called and said she had a dream I was pregnant. She was right because now I am three months pregnant."


"The insertion was only uncomfortable. I wouldn't have even called it painful! I have had no side effects and it's been 3 months since I got married."


"I find that right after I open a new tube the gel works great on my knees but with in about 4-5 days the same tube has lost a lot of its strength I recommend buying the smaller tubes to keep the strength up. Another person who I know also noticed this and thought it was just him but I have been using it for over a year now and the regular strength and the extra strength are both less effective after the seal has been opened 4-5 days."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"After reading reviews and prepping five years ago, I expected this to taste terrible. Held my nose while drinking / swallowing and it wasn't bad at all. Drinking that much liquid (including the water afterwards) left me feeling over-hydrated, slight headache, a bit bloated, but hey, you only need to do this once every several years. It was worth it to make sure my colon is in good shape."


"Followed directions & took 2x Mucinex D 1200mg at 930PM.  Decided to pick this up after bring sick & out of work for 5 days.  I was really tired & dozed off at 1130PM.  Its 330AM, I can't sleep... I'm wide awake with an extra dry mouth, swelling of the tongue, slight nausea, tossing & turning (anxiety?), tingling/weakness in my arms.  Most of my cold symptoms are gone(amazingly!), but I can't shake these side effects right now & am wondering exactly when I'll be able to sleep!  I would NOT recommend taking this at night time, & if you are going to try this stuff to start with just 1 pill."


"I had Skyla inserted about 3 months ago, and I'm so glad I did. The process for me was not painful, mostly uncomfortable. Like a really long pap. I took Aleve about an hour before my appointment and I was fine. I was really scared due to listening to the horror stories but in the end I was fine. I was even able to go to work afterwards and completed my entire day. The cramping I experienced was no worse than the cramps I get for my period and I took medication throughout the day to control it. Periods were happening every two weeks but have gotten lighter and lighter. I recommend, changed my life."


"Helped significantly with migraines however sweats and significant decrease in libido is a big concern, also hair loss."


"I'm beginning to feel the effect of the medication after days of taking it.

PS Complete the course of the medication (Under doctor's advise)"