"I've been taking this pill since grade 10 (so I've been on the medication for 4 yrs now) and I haven't experienced any bad side effects. But in my opinion, it didn't fully help me recover. Even over a year I've taken it, I would still get thoughts of suicide or hurting myself, either if it's physically or emotionally. But since last summer when I've told my youth worker about what's been going over in my life and she suggested I go to my psychologist and see if he'll up my dose or use a different medication or using therapy. I've went from 20 to 30 mg and I've been doing a lot better in my college tests and exams."


"I only started using differin a week ago. It has made my skin very red like in the first 3 days I got a red rash-like thing below my lips and on my cheeks and it burns. It also has made around my eyes very dry. I am going to start using it every second day for my skin to get used to it but I really hope that it will work. Just give it time people and don't over use or get worried if your skin becomes red because that is a side effect if you have sensitive skin."


"I've been using opiates for 8 yrs now the past 3 I have been a heavy IV heroin user. I have been to at least 10 different programs relapsing every time so I'm considered to be a chronic relapser. This time I chose the vivitrol shot I just got this about 5 days ago on the day I was released from rehab and I can guarantee you if it wasn't for this I would be high. This is early in but I have no cravings my mind is clear Definitely going to get the whole year my insurance is goin to pay out.. As for side effects maybe small common ones that you can look up but nothing to complain about. This is the shit y'all, ain't not one bad thing....go get you some"


"I got the implant inserted 3 days ago the shot wasn't so bad actually but the insertion hurt maybe because the doctor placed it in the wrong area from where she gave me the shot.In the first 30 mins I felt my vision blurry and everyday since then also the insertion area is really tender and every time I make a certain moves with my arm I feel pain in that area hopefully that goes away I can't say anything about my period yet until I get it...since I barely got it a week before the insertion"


"I had really bad dark marks from acne scarring . My dermatologist perscribed me this and not only did it clear up my acne it cleared up my dark marks as well. My face is so clear and I can actually leave the house without make up and feel confident. :)"


"I'm 16 and  I have been on Loestrin 24 for about a week and half. The day I got them (and started taking them) was a day after I stopped my period and two days ago I started my period it is like a normal. I don't think I have gained weight due to me being sick and therefore don't eat as much as I normally do but I did not lose weight like I normally do when I'm sick. I have been getting cramps which I don't normally get except the first one or two days of my period. I have been really depressed and I'm not a depressed person. I mean I was crying over the stupidest things like my mom not cooking dinner when I wasn't even hungry. I'm going to talk to my doctor tomorrow."


"When I was 15 I started getting anxious all the time it got to the point where I was getting 2-3 panic attacks a day. So I went to the doctor he tried everything with no success. Finally we decided to try Klonopin (Clonazepam). I started on 0.5mg three times a day for a week then he increased to 3mg/day.

It completely took away my anxiety and panic attacks with no side effects and if I take 2mg at night it helps me sleep. I've been on it for 2 years with no increase in dose and no loss in efficacy. I highly recommend it when everything else fails to work."


"I take Tramadol as PRN (when required) for severe TMJ pain.

I find the slow release tramadol works better for me, the instantaneous release (in the 50mgs) makes me feel like I am on cocaine or something! Very restless, fast, itchy etc."


"Felt better after first day, working on day 5 can't believe how super, great, wonderful, alert, and alive, I feel. After 27 years of fighting bi-polar disorder, I am amazed.  Hope it lasts. No side effects so far, hasn't helped my grammar or spelling.  Oh, taste? what taste?"


"Insertion date was 4 May 17 & as of 4 Jul 17 I've been on my period for over 3 wks.  The doctor stated I would have side effects and to give the birth control at least 6mths to adjust within my system.  I use to have very painful periods before & now my period is painless but I'm hoping & praying that my period does regulate over the next 6mths.  As men would say it's not normal to bleed this long and not be dead lol =)  So I'm hopeful that maybe the bleeding will subside but as I read other comments I am very concerned about hair lose and falling into depression.  I am having slight weight gain but I'm 5'9in so it's not noticeable.  I have chronic acne but my acne has minimized since being on nexplanon, so that my upside at this time~"


"I had a terrible time with this drug, the most severe headache I've ever had, very bad nausea and horrible abdominal pain. I had suicidal thoughts, was just a total mess, couldn't sleep or get comfortable. The neck pain was awful. I've never had a bad reaction to any drug before, it was very distressing. Stopped taking it after five doses (with five doses not taken) as I had been in bed for three days since starting it. Should have stopped after first dose but was worried about my UTI not improving. My husband called our doctor as I was too upset to speak and was changed to Cipro - no side effects at all from it."


"Had some very severe persistent anxiety pop up. I have been on this for 10 years and its an amazing medication for people with anxiety. "


"Prozac really saved my life 6 years ago when I was suffering from major Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Insomnia related to it. Tried to stop it few times but always had to come back. No sexual side effects even at 40mg/day. Unofortunately it seemed that the medicine had pooped-out on me after 5 years and I currently started taking Paxil."


"I mentioned my concerns about an odor to my doctor, and she believed I had Bacterial Vaginitis. Today she prescribed me Flagyl 500mg that I am to take twice a day for 7 days. Being a complete worry wart, I decided to read reviews and side effects of the medicine. I noticed a bunch of people complained about the taste, so I decided to tilt my head back and drop the pill onto my throat, rather than letting it touch my tongue, and chugged water quickly to avoid tasting it. That worked wonders, because I don't taste a thing! I also took it with a big meal. I'm hoping I don't experience any side effects! I experience an anaphylactic reaction to some antibiotics, but she said I should not have an issue with Flagyl."


"Nightmare with this drug. Prescribed it for AS but also suffer from ulcer colitis. Not only did it flare up my colitis but also left me with peripheral joint swelling and pain. My joint pain had previously been extremely well controlled with Humira and Simponi until they lost efficacy. Humira was by far the best medication I have been on."


"Been taking is drug for about over a year now. Ive got stage 3 multiple myeloma (bone cancer). Really have now bad side affects. The only issue if have is sleeplessness, it really keeps ya awake at night hard time to fall asleep. Other than that it works great."


"I recently had an allergic outbreak of hives ...
My doctor prescribed prednisone 6-day pack and steroid cream.
I tried benadryl first thinking it would help control the itching.  It did not.
I was so miserable from the itching the hives caused I was willing to try anything.

I came across this page about Allegra.   I was prescribed Allegra in the past and it worked really well for my seasonal allergies.

I decided to give Allegra a try ...  I'm glad i did!!!  It Stopped on the itching and cleared up 80% of my hives in 1 hour...  Thank God this is Over the Counter.

Doctors always tell you to use Benadryl ... it will only make you sleepy and its not very effective at controlling the itch of hives.   Unless you take a very large dose."


"I'm on day 5 of half a tablet. Pretty much getting all side effects that I don't want. Brain not slowing down, insomnia, nausea, less sex drive, no appetite and headaches. However, having read all the reviews today I will persist. Like everything in life, we have to give it a go. My manic depression has been up and down all my life and I've been mainly on Zoloft in the past but that just didn't work in the end.
I will give the the four weeks but think I will stick to half tablet.
Thanks to everyone for sharing your stories, you inspired me to take today's tablet. Here's hoping I will be back to functioning with a less hyper mood swinging personality soon."


"My doctor prescribed Pristiq for anxiety.  The first 2 weeks I felt like a Zombie.  I had bouts of nausea(although I never threw up) and I really just felt strange most of the time.  I knew that this medicine had side effects so I stuck it out.  On the 14th day I awoke feeling awesome!  I am not exaggerating.  I have been taking Pristiq 50 mg for one month now and continue to feel great.  Several times a day I actually think to myself how happy and content I am.  That never happened before taking this medication.  The only side effect that I am experiencing is that it takes me longer to climax. I can live with that, considering how Pristiq has changed my life.  Give it a chance to work and you may find happiness once again."


"I have suffered from migraines for over 15 years (I am 28), and I have tried EVERYTHING, from heavy drugs, to Advil, and nothing has worked for me. I actually fit into a small percentage of people whose migraines worsen when taken medications. Relpax has been the only thing that has given me relief. It is expensive, but on the same my neurologist gave me, there was a coupon to get my monthly prescription for only $10; (I got 6 pills for $10, instead of $50)."


"I used to get cold sores four or five times a year, sometimes more often (especially when I was dealing with the stress of college). They would appear at the most frustrating times! I tried a bunch of alternative remedies, per the recommendations of friends and family, including L-lysine and tea tree oil. I even found myself putting nail polish remover on my lips (word to the wise: don't do that). Finally, I explained to a doctor how often I was getting outbreaks and how bad they were, and they prescribed 200mg of acyclovir a day as a suppressant. It didn't seem to do anything; the cold sores kept coming. Then, another doctor upped my dose to 400mg twice a day. I didn't get a cold sore for almost five years!"


"I started off on the highest mg which is 37.5 and it has worked very well for me. In my first month I had lost 26lbs and in 6 months, I lost a total of 90lbs. I DID NOT EAT HEALTHY NOR DID I EXERCISE. I took a break from it a couple of months back because it's not safe to take it for an extended period of time due to the fact that it takes a toll on your liver. I just got back on it again yesterday. It will cause you to have DRY MOUTH, CONSTIPATION, URGES TO DRINK LOTS OF WATER, ENERGY, ABILITY TO STAY FOCUSED, INSOMNIA, FAST HEART RATE, MOOD SWINGS, NAUSEA AND EASES BODY PAIN. I have a heart murmur and panic attacks so after taking this medication, I notice it gets harder for me to breath as the day goes by."


"I started taking Keppra XR a few weeks ago and it's definitely helped reduce my manic attacks.  My depression continues but the mania is being tamed.  So far I really haven't had any bad side effects to speak of."


"Works well at the right dose.  I am not afraid to drive now and I don't zone out at work anymore.  That being said it is really a shame that it is entirely too expensive and I won't be able to continue taking it.  With my insurance, it is still about $190 per month or 3 house payments a year for me! WOW!"


"I am taking 100 MG for break through pain.  This is to relieve pain from diabetic neuropathy.  It has helped me with some of the big problems.  I am taking Cymbalta and that may be helping me not have some of the problems others are having.  The Nucynta in my case takes the edge off and sometimes quietens the pain.  My pain doctor had to write a prescription and a note to the insurance company."


"I have been an alcholic for the better part of 25 years, was in detox five times during that period and finally seemed to get the abuse out of my life after an intense 28 day program. A week ago I discovered my girlfriend was messaging another man she used to date, it was a trigger I just could not handle and started drinking again, within a day I was back to where I left off eight mnths ago. I couldn't do detox again because of work so I went to see my doctor who prescribed Chlordiazepoxide, the effects were felt within the hour, shakes were completly gone. I continued to take the medication for four days and I have been great since. Highly recommend."


"Hello all,

My problems are After effects of war, repeat trauma ptsd, bi-polar, traumatic brain injury. I would like to share my experience with you all, I read quite a lot reviews yesterday after my doctor prescribed me this drug, as like a good many of you, I have had a variety of drugs since '94 all with different effects and outcomes, mitazipine and bromalex were the last 2 medications I had taken, from the outset most people had experienced nausea, which got me thinking a little bit.
While taking mirtazipine my doctor prescribed me an oral tablet by accident, I had always had the ones that melt on my tongue, for me it was like 2 completely drugs, so yesterday and this morning I took vortioxetine 5 mg and I chewed the tablets in my mouth, making sure they went all over the surface of my tongue, I have no nausea, music helped"


"So good that I went on the internet and wrote a review on a poop product. Works better than anything. Once a year I get horribly painful sudden constipation and this was the first time I had this product on hand. Usually I'm in an hour of pain and anxiety, today only two minutes of it! ."


"After much trial an error with other medications I am pleased to find that Seroquel XR really helps.  I take 500 mg per day. Started at 200 but worked my way up until I felt better.

Wish I had discovered this years ago."


"Life changing, I love this medicine."


"Don't let the horrible reviews scare you! Yes, it definitely hurts. But it doesn't last long - like a second or less. You can handle it. I even got it placed when I wasn't on my period - which is not ideal. Ask your doctor for xanax or valium to help with the nerves. I was super nervous, I took 2 valium a little before the appointment and 1 while I was in the chair. Make sure you Uber there or have a friend take you. I went right back to work after placement but you may want to take the day off just to relax as you will have bad cramps. The first week I had heavy cramps and spotting- heating pads help a ton. I worked out the second day which helped. By week two the cramps will taper off. I am loving it so far, it was the best decision ever!"


"I have rapid cycling bipolar disorder.I was starting latuda because I wanted to get pregnant and it was suggested by my psychiatrist. While I was on it my moods were rapidly cycling worse than I was when off meds. I had 4 attempts at suicide before the doctor suggested going back to lithium."


"Just had Liletta put in today, The procedure didnt take long the pain was bearable but definitely did not feel good. Had some intense cramping for the first few hours been taking 800 mg. Ibuprofen every few hours. I was already on my period when it was inserted so not sure if i bled with insertion or not. Hoping for the best. I did not read up on it at all before hand because I didn't want to chicken out and not get it, and now I have read up on it and I'm seriously hoping I did not make a big mistake I don't need any more weight gain or acne or longer periods."


"I must agree HUGELY with the above comments who have praise for Campral.  I feel like it has made the hugest difference in my attempts to stop drinking.  I have many many attempts to quit (some genuine- some only half-hearted).  This time has been my most sincere attempt.  I take three Campral doses daily (2 at 333mg each) and have slowly noticed my cravings for alcohol go down.  I''m sad to say that I have still had between 2-3 drinks per day since "quitting" (and starting Campral)- but compared to the 15-20 cans of beer I used to take down daily, what a difference.  My hopes are to use the next week to allow myself only two drinks per day and the week after only one drink per day.  I REALLY hope this plan works.  "


"The lack of food interest lasts all the next day until about 2:30 or so. I have been losing about 2-3 pounds a week. It's so easy. I track my diet with the Fitbit app. I'm about 1000 cals/day. I make sure my diet is healthy and balanced, but I can take food or leave it. NO CRAVINGS! None. I feel fabulous. have lost ten pounds, no sweat. Best thing ever for me! No side effects any more."


"Pristiq has been a miracle for me. I had depression, anxiety disorder and panic attack disorder. I had tried many other medications, gained 50lbs, and was still mentally a mess. I had to take over a year off of school because I couldnt handle the stress. I started Pristiq and within a week i noticed I was no longer crying at the drop of a hat, was better able to concentrate and was actually feeling so much better in my mood. Ive been taking it for over a year now, ive lost 40 of the 50lbs i gained on my previous medication, and im back at school and doing great. I credit Pristiq with all of my recovery.

For the first 2 weeks of Prestiq i had a side effect of insomnia, but that went away after 2 weeks, it was no big deal."


"I have had severe headaches, feeling nauseous and tired. "


"I bled/spotted a lot at first, but pills are convenient and easy. They do not cause any other side effects for me."


"It makes me mellow."


"Works VERY well for cold sores.   I try to use preventative measures but got a cold sore yesterday after not having one for probably a year.  After one day on valacyclovir it has shrunken and is much less painful."


"When I read all of the reviews I was kind of terrified to start Ceftin, but I had no reason to be! The only side effect I found for the first day was gas and bloating, but it definitely could've been unrelated. As long as you take this antibiotic with a meal (nothing crazy, doesn't have to be huge) and take probiotics daily, you should be totally fine! I've been on it for 4 days and I feel great with no side effects. Tomorrow is my last day, so I'm hoping my UTI will be cleared out! My only complaint is that because I took the liquid, it definitely was not pleasant to swallow and I found the easiest way to make it tolerable was to mix it with a sweeter flavored drink, as the antibiotic is a bit gritty and bitter."


"So I started using the retrieve cream 0.5% about 2 months ago I started off with mild acne after day 1 of using the product my skin become worse I cannot hide it all I always have too go on here too read the reviews so I can stay positive about it working I also use cetaphil as my general face cleanser and cetaphil moisturiser to combat dryness has anyone else had there acne seem really bad using this product but then clear up at some point ??"


"I have been using Saphris for about three weeks. My psychiatrist changed me from Abilify. She started me on a low dose (5 mg) and took me off Abilify and raised my Lamictal. I had a very hard few days. She increased my dose to 20 mg and I now feel as stable as I did with Abilify. It's still early. She also put me on Clonidine (low dose) for post traumatic stress disorder and that helped and is helping my blood pressure as well! The ONLY negative thing I have to say is the packaging is bad. Someone needs to package it in a container that doesn't take the jaws it's life to try it open and THEN you have to try very hard to peel the covering off each individual tab. Whew."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been taking BeYaz for a year now to prevent pregnancy. Because I have been taking it consistently at a scheduled time it has worked wonders! I would recommend this pill to anyone that is sexually active. Only side effects I have noticed are blood clots and emotional sensitivity. 10/10 highly recommend."


"Well this is the second time I have had to take it. I am not making this a routine but accidents do happen. The last time was several months ago. I use to be on the IUD but I continued to have problems with it. I have tried several pills as well but to no avail , my body does not handle them well either. I am considering sterilization but my husband said he would do it. So this is why I have had this experience. One thing I noticed is Plan B has worked for me. I have mood changes similar to PMS for a few days. After about a week (7 days) I begin spotting and start my period. I am thankful but it does work  a week after you ended your last period. I can only blame myself. Plan B has worked for me."


"DO NOT TAKE THIS BIRTH CONTROL!!!!! My gosh this is the worst thing to ever happen to me. Having clear skin my entire life I had never dealt with such harsh breakouts in my life. I looked like a 13 year old going through puberty. Also not to mention I was in such severe lower abdominal and lower back pain I could hardly move! I would not recommend this pill whatsoever! Super moody as well!"


"Lortab 10/325 is a very effective medicine for scoliosis."


"Doing the medicines for restless legs syndrome, I started on Requip and the medicine worked well, but it lowered my blood pressure so much that I was fainting when I stood up. That was on 1mg of Requip. After 2 weeks of 'getting used to the medicine' I went back and asked to get changed out to something different and the Doc put me on Klonopin.  No more fainting and I get a good nights sleep.  I only take half a pill (1mg pills) before bed so I guess I'm not a hard core case.  But it worked as a better alternative to Requip for me."


"I used the Monistat 7 day treatment because of a yeast infection from antibiotics.  Took first treatment last night and wish I had read this first. Horrific experience after taking the first dose!  Pain, burning, and terrible itching, the same as the majority of people on here.  So I thought well tonight has to be better as there is no way it could be worse than last night. Wrong--it is worse. That will be the last treatment I take of that. I can't believe how many people have had the same experience!  It should be taken off the market!"


"Am 75 and taking blood pressure and atrial fibrillation medication. Have had erectile dysfunction for some years.  Tried free sample of Cialis 5mg daily for one week. Experienced erections most days, and ejaculation three times, but other times erection weakened quite quickly.  Will raise dose to 10mg and see if there's improvement."


"This is an amazing medicine that I can not live without. No side effects and completely knocks put the pain. Only once or twice did I need a second dose. It's a life saver.  My insurance still covers it so I am lucky."


"This was prescribed for lower back pain.  I was to take 1 before bed to help me sleep. Unfortunately, my body often reacts opposite to what is expected.  It gave me insomnia.  My brain refused to shut off while taking it.  The doctor switched me to Soma, which works well for me."


"I only lasted 6 weeks on the nuvaring. I experienced several side effects. Vaginal discomfort, headaches, ache, depression, fatigue, mild nausea, complete loss of sex drive, and a weird sense of feeling unbalanced, but not quite dizzy. I also experienced an uncommon side effect where my cervix became so swollen I thought my uterus was prolapsing. After 3 weeks I started spotting. I switched it out at 4 weeks for a new ring and had breakthrough bleeding. I finally decided to just take it out because my swollen cervix was really freaking me out and I'm now on day 20 of a messed up period. I passed a large amount of tissue a couple days ago and had a ruptured cyst this morning. Neither of those have ever happened to me before."


"I was given this to help my fibromyalgia pain, since all other medicines didn't work. Neither did this. "


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"I never responded to any medication for anxiety and depression, which was made worse by most medications. Deplin was a miracle for me. I started to use it this summer and my response was immediate. My response seemed to pop out this summer but I learned that some people can have this response and need to lower the dose and start and stop the medication. Also my response could have been do to the Klonopin that I reduced after 20 years of usage. Overall this medicine was a miracle for me.."


"I've been in Zoloft for 2 months for depression, anxiety. The reason I don't give it top grades is because I don't have anything else to compare it to. Started 1 week on 25mg and then moved to 50mg the first two/three weeks the side effects were the same people describe, headache, tiredness, stomach issues, death thoughts,  lack of appetite, after that  the first sign was no more tears, less anxiety for eating my emotions went away, social anxiety too, fear & death gone too.  Calmness, ability to focus on the now, lower PMS, ability to focus & interact. Some days are still hard but takes less for me to cope with them.  I didn't know  life could feel this way. (Side effects Lower sex drive & return of big appetite and weight gain)"


"I'm 62 years old and had been smoking since I was 12. For financial and health reasons decided it was time to quit. With the help of Chanix, I was able to quit after 3 weeks on the medication, I continued to take it for another 2 weeks before stopping it all together. Glad to say I am nicotine free for 7 months now. Not going to say at times I don't want a smoke but being able to tell myself I don't smoke and don't have to smoke is what I couldn't do in the past. So thank you, Chanix."


"2.5 years after the birth of my child I realized I needed help for PPD/PPA.  My irritability and anger just kept getting worse and I would go days without leaving the house. I was put on Effexor XR 75mg. I only took one dose around 830 PM. I was up all night, jittery, restless, vivid dreams. The following day I was so out of it I feared I couldn't care for my child and had my SO come home. I was incredibly nauseated and jittery with sprqodic muscle spasms, my fingers were shaking a bit and I had heart palpitations. It was awful. Around 6 PM it started to go away but didn't completely until the following day. I will never take this medication again, it was very scary."


"This was my first yeast infection. The pill worked really well and felt immediate relief. Had vomiting the next day and nausea which is apparently a rare side effect.. but it got the job done."


"After having constant headaches for 4 years and being unable to take painkillers  because of rebound headaches I was prescribed amitriptyline. I sleep right through and on 25mg my headaches are gone. This medicine has given me back my life!"


"I’ve never had a baby, I’m 18 and I was by myself except I had my father driving for me. I have very regular periods, I tried the pill which helped with cramp but only a short amount of time, my periods were light 3-4 days and very regular (28 or so) even off the pill, they only got betteR\on the pill but my problem was weight gain depression and cramps that came back. DO NOT LET ANYONE SCARE YOU, yes you’ll hear stories but most people who write reviews do it to warn others! The insertion felt like gas pain... LITERALLY. Granted I’m used to worse, but I highly recommend, got it done Sep 14 stopped spotting Oct. 6, I love kylenna and it was great, I have had barely any body acne. Nothing drastic. Very much recommend <3"


"I just got it two days ago and almost all of my acne has cleared up. I have normal skin which dries out a bit with this, but if I just moisturize a bit, it works wonders."


"It has helped me so much. I wake up with locked jaw and the nightguard doesn't do anything for me. It does make me sleepy, so I usually only take one at night when my jaw starts to hurt. Usually after 3 nights of takings it my pain and the lock jaw goes away for months .. no side effects. My TMJ is horrible this has been the only relief I've  had."


"After spending years on very high doses of tramadol, Nucynta has worked better than any amount of tramadol or any of the other narcotic pain killers I have used. This medicine is closely related to tramadol (depending on who you ask but most say yes it is). They tweeked tramadols formula to make it much stronger so its just a narcotic. I am able to take Nucynta for breakthrough pain once or twice a day. My baseline pain reliever is Ultram ER 300mg. I take Cymbalta as well as the other two, so the doctor and pharmacy dude like to whine about serotonin syndrome. Nucynta is like tramadol in its anti-depressant makeup. I have no side effects probably because I'm used to tramadol. "


"I have had this implant for 1 year and 2 months now and it's the best type of birth control I have tried yet.  I had a 9 day period a month after getting the implant in and had spotting for about 4 days a few months after that. Since then, I haven't had any type of period or spotting and it is very convenient. My doctor said that women who are on the smaller side tend to work well with this medicine (I'm 5'1 and 100 pounds) and in my case he was right. I haven't experienced any weight gain or skin problems. The only thing I have noticed is my sex drive is lower than it used to be, but that could be due to my anxiety. Not all women have positive experiences with this, but I absolutely think it is work a try."


"Black outs, mood change, depression."


"Works well for me."


"I have been on Vyvanse for about 10 months.  It is an amazing drug to reduce distraction, calm the hyper/distractable me and just enjoy life a bit better.

The only downside for me are two things:

firstly, the afternoon crash can suck.  I often am left feeling a little anxious or irritated.

The other thing, and probably the more annoying side affect, is that is does impact my sleep.

To minimize these side affects, here are my tips that work for me:

1) stop drinking coffee or other stimulants.
1b) wait until you are properly awake before you take it...
2) don't drink on medication days.
3) schedule your diet and stick with it.
4) exercise in the morning (before taking it).
5) have your no medication / chill days."


"I have had the implant for two years now I got it in July 2013 and it is now about to be July 2015 and what I can say is my period last 15 to 25 days. And I get a period every other month. I hate it, I call it the "sex control" because I can't have sex or at least I won't want to have on my period. I've never had an issue with other birth control so I'm very surprised at this I don't recommend it for anyone."


"Used it before, but then had it changed to Symbicort. No way of telling which one is better.  I seem to get a lot of head colds and sinus drainage with both.  Now my MD is putting me back on Advair 250/50, but I doubt it will be effective at all.  I walk 5 miles a day in an hour and 13 minutes.  So if my time improves a little, then maybe it does help more than Symbicort did."


"My lab work came back that HCV not detected after 6 months of treatment.  I believe I am cured.  Had Hep C Genotype 1a for over 35 years.  Previous treatments did not work.  Started Harvoni/Ribaviran last March for 16 weeks.  Minimal side effects compared to hair loss from previous treatments.  I could have continued taking treatment to 24 weeks but insurance would not approve it.

Glad that I am cured.  Good luck to everyone taking Harvoni."


"I have been on Seasonique for two years now and I love it!! It took about two packs, or six months, for my body to adjust to the new period cycle, but it wasn't a problem at all. I was 16 when I started taking it, and was surprised in how quickly it worked especially with my ever changing hormones. Having a period four times a year is AMAZING, and I have absolutely no spotting in between. Plus, when I do have my period, it only lasts for four or five days, and the longer I have been on Seasonique, the lighter they have become. The only downside for me is that I get an achy back and back spasms during the time of the period, but they are not severe and end soon as my period ends. Highly recommend!"


"Getting it put in was painful and felt like bad cramps but it wasn't to bad.  I was very informed and had very heavy periods before getting it done.  I got it put in 3/09/16 and now that it's 4/30/16 I haven't stopped spot bleeding or cramping.  I have another appointment on the 8th to cut my strings further."


"Did curbe my appetite, and increased my energy tremendously for workout, but on Day 2 1 pill my heart was beating so fast and I felt so jittery,  It scared me.  Heart slowed down after about 45 min.  Not sure if I will get the nerve to try another pill."


"Recently diagnosed with IBS (D) after months of pain and significant weight loss 30+ llbs. Hyoscamine didn't help much, Librax does but the side effects for me are awful, after 2-3 days on it I develop severe headache which does not abate no matter what pain releif I use, if I continue to take it it then triggers days and days of cripplig migraines. So at the moment I take it on and off to keep the side effects down."


"After my divorced 1 year ago I just decided to start dating again. I'm 46 in good health. A week ago after a couple of dates with my current girlfriend we decided to take our relationship to the next level. Unfortunatelly I couldn't perform as we expected, not able to sustain my erection for her to come. I went to my doctor and he prescribed 4 pills 100mg for 12 USD. I made dry test before, so this Wednesday night I took half pill, after one hour I started to fell a little blush. I  to test the pill and no much difference so I took the other half, after another 30 min what a difference but next morning big headache. This Friday I took half a pill and 500mg paracetamol, wow no headaches, multiorgasmic girlfriend happy."


"Overall this prep isn't too bad. This is my first colonoscopy so I was nervous about the prep and the procedure. This stuff doesn't taste good but it's relatively easy to get down just make sure you chill it. After the first dose it started working within about 10 minutes. I took first dose at 5pm and my last bathroom trip was at 130 am. I just took my second dose at 8 am for a 2pm procedure. The second round is a lot better. I got bloating and cramps but no headache so far like a couple others. The worst part is the no eating. At this point I'm not so worried about the actual procedure as much as I'm just ready for it to be done so I can eat!"


"I have been on Soma since 1990 without any problems. I have multiple drug allergies. I have a fear of trying other medicines."


"Helped a lot with depression and mood swings"


"Was initially prescribed for weight loss and it started working on day one for that, also levels out mood swings and gives me a slight boost in energy, so far no memory or cognitive impairment, side effects are occasional light headedness when I stand up and occasional numbing in hands and feet, and decreased thirst, 25mg  twice a day"


"Developed a rash all over my body with fever. (Allergic reaction).  Had to stop taking this medication."


"This medication strongly relieved my depression/anxiety. After having a horrible experience with sertraline, I was wary of trying a new drug. However, this drug has been a lifesaver and I'm so glad I continued to try medication. It made me functional and able to enjoy life again (--: I did experience some side effects for the first two months, including: lack of appetite, weight loss, sleep disturbances, and difficulty achieving orgasm. These effects faded though, and now the only time I experience anything negative is if I miss a dose. Do NOT try this medication if you cannot adhere to a strict regimen. The withdrawal symptoms after missing a dose are unpleasant. That said, don't be afraid of this drug! Take it as directed and it works."


"I am trying several sleep medications, one after the other. Started with lunesta, then trazadone, the hydroxyzine, then Benadryl
, then Aleve PM.

All of them have similar side effects: post nasal drips, drying out the body, eye pain and dryness, daytime drowsiness, and constipation, sometimes severe. Trazadone created an urgent urge to have a bowel movement. All in all, most of these sleep aids are on worth it, in my opinion.

Yet to try all-herbal products like chamomile tea, valerian root, and melatonin.

Thanks
Nara"


"I thankfully have never had depression! However I have chronic severe pain(ankylosing spondylitis) I tried cymbalta in my mid 30's... YES it made me EXTREMELY nauseous and I got headaches... But only for the first week! I felt like it gave me my life back.. But it was short lived and only took it for 6months because I ended up getting immuned to it. at 60mg /day It did nothing for pain! I went back on it at 39 after many failed attempts of other meds! But this time I also take dalaulid with it for break through pain (usually only need once but sometimes twice a day!!) I've been back on cymbalta for almost 2years now and feel like I have my life back! I'm able to work(I'm a waitress) and drive and LIVE life!"


"This drug is GARBAGE and should be taken off the Market. I was hospitalized with pneumonia. The doctor prescribed it for me when I was released from the hospital. It has destroyed my appetite as well as my stomach. I can't sleep. I am nauseous every day. I have 2 more doses to take. I decided not to take them. I can't tolerate all the side effects."


"A year ago I was given Dexilant on a trial basis after being diagnosed with Barretts.  I immediately had relief for GERD.  My only issue now is that I have had some chest pains that could mimic a heart attack.  I actually went to the ER a month ago to get checked out.  My EKG and heart was normal .  Now last night I experienced the same situation where the chest pain would come for about 5 seconds and subside for 10 minutes or so.  Very disconcerting. I am sleeping better at night and feel much less nausea than before Dexilant."


"I've only been on it for a week and my acne is already starting to clear up."


"Didn't help my anxiety at all although it does have serotonin in it. However, did help me see reality a bit clearer and begin to feel good emotoons again. Sadly had to get off of it because it caused an allergic reaction after four days with hives and itching. Also made me feel foggy brained, shame after spending $87 on a months worth and having to quit after four days."


"I was on Yaz for 4 years for acne and pretty much had no problems. I did not experience any weight gain at all.  It may have made me moody on the angry side at times but I didn't find myself crying over nothing (I might have a short temper anyway). My acne did clear up but never completely, I have always still had a few pimples whilst on Yaz but I was happy with the level it was so I am not sure if it was Yaz or whether I only broke out due to stress in my final year of high school. Other than that it lightened my period and eliminated any cramps that sometimes were so bad I would vomit. I only stopped taking it because I was sick of taking it everyday and it may have decreased my libido. But everyone's different."


"I don't usually post reviews about anything...but my experience today was something I think everyone should know. I got my paragard inserted about 1 hour ago...I was like many of the other posters on here COMPLETELY TERRIFIED of getting it put in.  I will say it was NOT AT ALL what I had myself talked into.  My Dr walked me through each stage of the process and was able to keep me laughing through the procedure which helped a lot.  Like many others say...it's an intense cramp...but if you focus on breathing deep it is literally over in 2 breaths.  I did what most people have done and took 800mg of advil and ate a nice sized lunch and am home now on my couch feeling nothing. I didn't bleed and I am thankful I did this."


"I had hair loss and lack of appetite when I had Mirena.  I always felt sick.  When I got it out I had delayed return of fertility for 3.5 years."


"At first I hated this cream,  I suffered from really bad redness (people thought I was sunburnt), then came the peeling face and irritation burning feeling it was awful.  However after using it frequently now for a few months them effects have all disappeared and now applying this cream is just a part of my bedtime routine.  However,  I would recommend starting the treatment when you have free time off work or school whatever,  because the first few days you can have irritated skin,  redness and it's not exactly.. Pretty.

Overall,  I have grown to love this cream as I've already noticed my acne clearing which has given me confidence to go without makeup because I think that just make say acne worse.. I highly recommend a good moisturiser"


"Once a day dosing,  works better that generic."


"I have type 2 diabetes and have had severe osteoarthritis for years prior to taking Tradjenta. The one good thing about it is my doctor says it makes you feel fuller,  and I'm able to verify this. I'm able to resist sugar cravings easier. However,  I MUST go off this because of severe joint pain and stiffness that is unusual even by my standards. I can't sleep or get out of bed it's so bad. It's so bad,  I'd rather not take it and take the risk of developing kidney failure because it's not worth it"


"Got carried away with husband.

Took pill.

God super sick.

Sore breasts

Nausea

As the week continued... Added a few more symptoms.

Diarrhea

Cramps

Hot and cold feelings

Vomiting

Almost fainted

About 2 weeks after started feeling a little better.

Then had the worst period of my life. Felt like I was dying.

So much blood. Terrible cramps. Vomiting for a whole night. Could barely eat for two days.

But I think it worked. Haven't taken a test to see but I assume since I had my period it means it worked.

So... It works. And we had sex on day 14 my most fertile day - took it 5 hours after. But... The most terrible and sickest I have ever been for 2 weeks and worst period ever. And I was continually bloated."


"I had a horrible rash on my hand and nothing seemed to even start to clear up the rash until I used triamcinolone.  Now you can hardly believe I had anything wrong at all.  The only caution I would give is "use it as instructed" as with all medications."


"Works well. Be sure not to take in evening or night just in the morning and noon though, because it will cause sleeplessness."


"The condom broke and by time we both noticed it was already too late . Roughly 10 hours after the incident I took plan b one step. I didn't really experience any side affects until the next morning I was cramping and had a bit of nausea . The incident happened about 2 1/2 weeks ago I took about 6 pregnancy test . They all came back negative . A part of me says the pill worked but another part still thinks it didn't . I sorta would recommended plan b . And just so y'all know I am overweight . So I believe weight has nothing to do with the effectiveness"


"I've never taken medication for my symptoms before. This medication makes me feel loopy sometimes and it seems like my eyes fly back for a second sometimes. It helps within a few minutes of feeling anxiety or really depressed. It has so far also made the voices sound more distant."


"I had the Norovirus last year and took Zofran and it worked very well.  The pills are small and dissolve easily on your tongue so you don't have to drink water and risk throwing up the medicine.  If possible, I think it would be great to offer this medication over the counter."


"I started taking this pill in January for my heavy menstrual flow and blood clots, the Dr prescribed ortho tri-cyclen which were the first pills I started taking back in 2006 when the Dr first put me on them ok so fast forward I go to take prescription to pharmacy and they tell me its not covered under my insurance, so here comes Junel Fe 1/20 I got pills and Dr told me to start taking them the first day I get my period in which I did like a week later. I read the side effects and got kinda worried wasn't sure if I wanted to take them but did. Here I am a month later and now on my second pack. My period this Month February was not heavy nor did it last more than 5 days. So far no side effects what so ever Thank God!!"


"Macrodantin was prescribed to me to prevent UTI . I only have to take one when needed. During one month I got four fever attacks with chills, headaches and muscle cramps. Very much like flu symptoms . It goes on for 2 days then I am fine again.  Eventually I realised that it might be this medication since I took one on a Friday evening and the next day when I woke up I got this horrible symptoms again  I read about the side effects and realised that this might be the cause."


"Life saver, I used it twice in a month, I always had irregular periods so I didn't get my period for a whole month after that. No worries!"


"I personally love Nuvaring. It is easy to remember, stays in place, and my partner and I cannot feel it. One negative thing is mood swings I can get very emotional and cry over the littlest things. All in all though I would have to say I really like it."


"Inderal brought my heart rate down from 180 to 65 within 24 hours. I've been on it for 2 weeks, had no side effects, and feel much improved."


"Had a double coronary artery bypass graft (CABG,) in May 17 due to 3 major arteries blocked around heart. Never had any symptoms before op except shortness of breath on stair climbing. Nice steady heart rate around 56 resting and BP 130/75. I'm a 61 year old Type 1 diabetic.
Since my op I have been into A&E 4 times with Tachycardia and AF and for the last 10 weeks have been in AF or Sinus with ectopics. I was prescribed Bisoprolol after my op but I felt it was not working as my heart rate was way to low. Started taking Sotalol today and after 2 tablets I can honestly say I feel much better. More regular heart beat, less thumping and less pain in my legs and feet. Hope it continues but so far a better experience"


"I have been taking Cymbalta for about six months now and my life has drastically changed.  I feel so much better and I'm not in pain nearly as much as I was.  I feel like I have a new lease on life."


"No problem with Diprivan sedation.  I didn't remember a thing and was unaware of any time passing during my surgery."


"great treatment"


"I will go for three months with no period at all and then I will bleed for a month at a time.  Just recently I had a month long period, and 2 weeks later started up again. It's been three weeks and still no end.  I have had the Implanon for almost 2 years and I can honestly say I will not use this product ever again."


"I got hooked on painkillers because of chronic neck pain and have been so for the last 9 years. I have detox cold turkey at least a hundred times off of painkillers. Each time I wanted to die. This time I finally got on some suboxone and I mean to tell you that stuff is a miracle drug. First day I took 4 milligrams second day 4 milligrams third and fourth day. I'm going to cut the last 8 milligram strip into quarters and take that for four days and then I'm going to be done and I I'm never going to go back on the painkillers again it's too hard to get off of but that Suboxone works like a miracle."


"Terrible quick negative response with loud stomach growling and 3rd. Day / Evening , blast of Diarrhea keeping me in bathroom with gas bloating . Very uncomfortable physically.  No choice but to stop. Disappointed , hoping so much for help regulating system and regular daily normal functions."


"Absolutely could not have survived the pain and inflammation without this drug.  It is gentle and safe enough to take 800mg with food. The liquid gels seem to work (gets into my system) much quicker than just plain ibuprofen."


"I was give. Spironolactone by my gynocologist for adult acne.  I took the medication for 2 months and it did help somewhat with my hormonal acne.  The only side effect I expeirenced was break through bleeding, but it was so extreme I decided to stop using the medication.  It was like I was on my period every two days.  The bleeding was not just spotting, it was full blown menstral cycle bleeding.  It was to the point that I had to wear coverage daily because I never knew when it would start or stop.  I know two months doesn't seem like a long time but to me the acne I had was not worth going through that everyday."


"I get terrible sinus infections at least once a year. The doctor use to give me amoxicillin and it got to a point were it did no good at all, I went to another doctor and she gave clindamycin and it worked like magic in 2 days I felt so much better."


"I think Zoloft can work well for panic disorders. I would've given it an 8-9, but the start up side effects were pretty rough for about 2 weeks, and a lot of other things seem to interact with it...at least in my case. I can't drink, at all. If I do, I experience side effects again for 2-3 days, including increased anxiety. Also, I've noticed that if I take ibuprofen or Tylenol, I also experience side effects again. I thought perhaps I was being paranoid, but there's actually studies that confirm they decrease effectiveness of SSRI's. When I don't drink or take pain meds, it works wonderfully, but its a bit of a pain. It also seems to help if you suffer from migraines."


"Day 6 for me. 0 energy & very nauseated.  Definitely no appetite.  Not so sure that I want to continue this."


"At 11.55pm on Saturday the 6th of September 2008 I finished my 50th Cigarette for the day.
It was also the last cigarette I have had since that time. (Over 7 Years)
Thanks to Champix!!
I had smoked since I was 14 years old and had just turned 50 when I decided it was time to give up.
I started on Champix after discussing several options with my doctor and after being on the tablets for 2 weeks I stopped.
Over the next 8 weeks of the program I had some extremely stressful events take place in my life but even with those events I managed with the help of Champix to stay off the cigarettes, and I am still off them now!!
My personal experience of Champix was great, I had no side effects at all and I have not had even one cigarette since I quit."


"I got the iud inserted May 2016 since then the acne has been horrible, cramping off and on all month. If I cramp there is sure to be bleeding or I will pass small pieces of tissue. I have no kids and I am seriously thinking about having it removed. Not happy at all!"


"It worked ok for a short while but I gained 30 lbs in a year. Was hungry all the time."


"I was prescribed rexulti by my pdoc a few days ago. Just wanted to put my input that may help others with this medication since the med hasn't even been out for a full year yet, at first i was scared to take it but gave it a shot anyway. This is day 3 for me the side effects I'm experiencing is exhaustion and my mind feels a bit foggy. However, I have noticed i laughed and am not as irritable as I was a few days ago so that's a good sign. As time goes by ill come back with an update."


"I have taken Flexeril for over 6 years on and off. Using Flexeril for chronic pain due to a fall and a spinal birth abnormality. I cannot take most pain pills. I'm allergic to aspirin. I find that when the pain is so bad that I cannot sleep, Flexeril allows me a good night sleep, in turn I am less agitated. Making me better able to cope with the pain on my own. It has been a life saver for me."


"I have battled with scoliosis for 15 years and have been given all kinds of nsaids to help with the pain..This was the most recent and it has done nothing for the pain I'm experiencing."


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"Tenex is great for ADHD and sleeping disorders in kids. My nephew did great on this medicine. We had tried everything and nothing worked. This is amazing."


"This does not work for my real fibro pain."


"I'm sensitive to statin drugs.  Have tolerated Livalo well for about 6 mos. then started having extreme weakness in my legs, confusion, forgetfulness, and my hair is falling out.  Also dark urine but only in the morning (I take my Livalo at bedtime).  Don't know if I can contribute all the side effects to the Livalo since I also take other medicines. I'm taking the maximum dose.  At last check my HDL was 85 and my LDL was 115."


"Great medicine to control atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia but a lot of side effects. I got hyperthyroidism because of that and since I have a defibrillator my heart rate was jumping from 100 to 200b/sec. I got shocked like 17 times while going to work (because heart was going over 200 beats/sec). Then I used other medicines but no luck. Now I am back on Amiodarone because I got shocked and passed out and had a stroke. Doctor said there is no other option but amiodarone and hope for the heart transplant."


"I have anxiety and did not realise till I took only a 1/4 of my 25ml tab how much it was effecting me. Today I have felt more able and productive and had a day without anxiety feels amazing. I did have at least 2 memorable dreams that night. I have noticed a slight dry mouth and eyes. This being said I do have ckd and will be going back to docs to make sure kidneys are not being affected and also to ask for the liquid version of this as the other ingredients list more to my preference.... no colour additives from what I've read."


"I had 200 units of BOTOX injected into my bladder 4/52. Worse decision ever! I struggled to pee on the first night and requested an indwelling catheter to be able to rest. On discharge I could void a little, but not too well. By the following week the retention was so uncomfy I went to the GP who sent me for a scan. I was retaining 380ml. Drained bladder and showed me how to self cath. I wasn't very successful. Had a day with Gyny and nurses following week and they ended up putting in an indwelling cath. Been weeks now. Had it out for 2 hours and retained 680ml I couldn't void. Awful awful feeling of being so •full•  Huge regrets I took this route, 4.5 years post a TVT for stress + urge incontinence that didn't help."


"When I first started using it about six months ago I thought it was helpful. But for the past month to six weeks I really suffered from red itchy eyes so I'm going to stop taking it for a while to see if that is the cause."


"32. F. After a couple of years refusing medication, adjusting to an interstate shift proved more difficult than planned, so about a month ago, decided to give these a try at the suggestion of my Dr. Took the first one in the evening after dinner as directed. By 10pm I was feeling achey, cold sweats, couldn't keep my legs still in bed and nauseas as hell. Within another 25 minutes the nausea turned into violent vomiting. And incredibly restless nights sleep. Dr said to stop immediately. I've not attempted another type again since, and don't think I intend to."


"Am 62. Been diagnosed at 20 with Borderline Personality Disorder, at 21 with Schizoaffective Disorder, then in later years with Autism and Asperger's syndrome. I am not sure which I am. (Plays into my theory that there is only one mental disorder, which has many different manifestations.) Had been taking antipsychotics from 20 to approx. 50, when I was switched to an Risperidone. Since 61, been on Abilify. Calm living, declining positive effects I feel, dosage needs to be adjusted (up) occasionally. Get mild anxiety attacks once a month, alleviated with Clonazepam. Socially better, forgetful, can't recognize faces, lose names. Crystalline memory improved. More mature, wiser, but hopelessly inept at seeing details, visuals. LOST 10 lbs."


"I had protected sex on April 6th and the condom broke. He came inside of me, entirely. I have a very irregular period and can go up to 4 months without having one. So it's very difficult to know when I ovulate or when I should start. I freaked out and bought plan b almost an hour after we had sex, I took it immediately and began to read reviews about it. I read reviews saying if you were over 170-175 pounds plan b would not work for you. But I am 210 pounds and on April 15 I started my period. Please, I'm telling you, do not stress. It only makes everything worse and can even delay your period that much longer. I was a lot more emotional before starting my period, and when it did start my cramps were almost unbearable. Just relax! It works!"


"The drug from hell...for the first 3 days, severe nausea, mega headaches, vomiting....I will not take another injection"


"I started Saphris after experiencing some episodes of violent anger as a result of mixed episodes of my bipolar disorder. There was an almost immediate lessening of symptoms, making me feel calmer right away. I have experienced almost no side effects from the medicine other than occasional sleepiness, but nothing debilitating. I had little or no weight gain, which made me very happy. It also has a lower incidence of causing cholesterol and blood sugar issues than many other AAPs. I find Saphris very helpful for both the immediate treatment of a breakthrough mixed/manic episode as well as for daily maintenance."


"I've had cold sores for as long as I can remember since childhood. I usually get at least 1 cold sore a year every year. I dabbled in taking lysine but usually it was once a Cold sore was forming... way to late. Last September 2015 I was under a period of stress and I got 3 of the buggers in quick succession. Since then I've taken 1000 mg daily of lysine and have now been cold sore free for 1 whole year! The first year cold sore free in forever! Thank God for lysine. Best prevention out there and cheap too."


"Took for a week, within 3 days I had major bloating and gas.  Each day got worse and stomach pain unbearable. I'm On my way to urgent care now."


"Simply put Abilify has been a miracle for me. Misdiagnosis led to numerous antidepressant attempts, anti-anxiety medicines. This was after years of using red wine and beer in massive quantities. I am on 2mg of Abilify and in disbelief of how happy I feel, with zero side effects."


"About six years after injuring my back and being advised to have surgery (refused!), I was prescribed Tramadol. It has quite literally given my life back. I had pain 24/7, but learned to live with it taking high doses of ibuprofen. I was in my 60's by then and assumed the lack of energy and interest in -- anything-- was due to my age. Since Tramadol, I am the energetic positive person I used to be without pain! The only side effect that really bothers me is that I seem to clench my teeth- maybe due to the dry mouth. Don't want to ever be without it! Also, I can stop taking it for any period of time without any noticeable issues other than the return of the pain."


"I fell in 2014 been  on morphine for a year in a half  I broke one leg and shattered my ankle in 3 places have rods in both legs and screw and bolts I'm on 15 mg 2xday and dilute with it I went from 4xday to 2xday wanted to come off of it but wanted to up the morphine but pain dr wanted to leave it the same but anyway the pain is so bad sometimes I can't do nothing but cry"


"It works great, but is expensive."


"I have been on Belviq for 2 weeks ( just completed the free trial) now and I have lost 7 pounds without really trying. I have noticed I don't eat as much as I used to. I have tried adipex and the weight come off faster, however the side effects are a lot more aggressive. Belviq side effects are barely noticeable. I can eat, sleep and exercise, no shaky hands, no restlessness, no change in the taste of food. So far I'm really liking it and will get the month supply and really try to exercise as I should. Can wait to see the numbers on the scale to keep going down."


"Hi
I've been taking movantic once in the morning for a month, and it does nothing for me. I'm so disappointed because I've tried everything.  I go 5 to 7 days without bowel movements. I'm at a loss of what to do next I hope my gastro dr. has a plan.  The only things I've experienced from movantic are gas and severe cramping. .."


"I have been poorly for 3 weeks when I started to take this antibiotic. Now feeling alot better after 3 days although not 100%. Day 3 started to get looser than normal bowel movements and slight color change too but will monitor. "


"Been taking Jakafi for 9 months .... 10mg 2x daily. Just now counts slightly increasing so my Dr is adding another 5mg daily to my dose. This med has improved my life significantly .... my over functioning has improved 100% but still with some issues.

It's scary to change medications, I hope my comment will give others courage and hope ... if their Dr thinks it's worth giving it a try."


"I have been on this since 1995. It has been great for me, with no problems."


"Was diagnosed with cytomeglovirus and HIV in November 2009...at dicharge my CD4 count 275...viral load of 3 million...started HIV therapy in January, 2010...came from my Doctor today and happy to report a CD4 count of 1300 and viral load count of 114...thanks to Atripla and Didanosine....Atripla is beautiful...who cares about a few very minor side effects....I get to live!"


"Working well so far (on second injection). Less hassle than regular injections or gels and I don't have to worry about transferring it to my girlfriend."


"After recieving this shot I had one heavy period. After that I didn't have a period for two months. Then one day I just started heavily bleeding and that lasted 7 months straight. My doctor could not find a cure or cause and I feel it was this shot."


"I was prescribed generic for Wellbutrin 10 days ago, I felt great first couple of days, but last couple of days I feel really depressed, constantly crying and yelling at my husband and kids for no reason. Just left a message for my doctor to call me back to see if we can change either dosage or the medication period."


"Worst ever. This cream makes it feel worse. This company seriously needs to do something.   Hello..."


"I've just completed my first 3 months and it's great so far. My doctor put me on this to regulate my horrendous periods and start me on birth control. She had put my sister on it for the same reasons. Neither of us has experienced any major side effects. The only difference I've noticed is that my breast are slightly more tender when my cycle is about to start but I'll rather deal with that than the heavy flow and cramps that had me bedridden for a whole week."


"Definitely effective against serious pain.  However the side-effect warnings are serious too.  This drug suppresses breathing and I was scared the first time I took a single pill.  Kept 'forgetting' to breathe.  Ever since, I've used a pill splitter to split the pill in half and this has proven a manageable dose.  I hardly ever take these, though, because I don't want to become habituated."


"I have a lot of skincare allergies that manifest as perioral dermatitis.  For years it cleared up after stopping use of what was triggering it.  Two years ago it became chronic and not a day went by that I didn't have at least one or two of those annoying bumps, but often more like 10-20 and persistent redness.  After being misdiagnosed as folliculitis and rosacea, I found a derm that got it right and was prescribed Elidel because I had already tried and had no success with all of the typical treatments.  Elidel was able to completely clear up the rash in less than a week and has continued to keep me clear for weeks now.  I did experience a mild warming feeling that went away after a few applications.  So happy to finally have some relief."


"Experienced rapid heartbeat and bloodshot eyes on second day as well as blurred vision on the fourth day."


"Yaz gave me immediate bloating, gas from the day I started taking it. In addition, I had severe headaches and fatigue. My breasts grew a cup size which was bad to me because they hurt all the time and my boobs aren't small to begin with. I wanted to sleep all the time and was ready to be in bed by 7pm every night. It made me lose my desire to exercise. On a positive note, it made me feel a lot less anxious than Loestrin 24 FE did. However, the cons outweighed the pros for me and I started Loestrin 24 FE after and like it much better."


"Had my Skyla IUD inserted on the 4th and the insertion part for me was very uncomfortable & painful... I cried while having it inserted. But was comforted the whole time, which made things better. After having it inserted, I went home and rested with my heating pad. No pain meds taken before or after my insertion. Cramping took place several hours after, would stop and return shortly again. On a scale from 1-10, the cramping was a 7 the 1st day.

Week 2: occasional strong cramps in my admoninal area, light bleeding/spotting, feeling nausea, bloating  (common side effects)

Will try this out for a couple months, if no sign of improvement or better comfort will have taken out. FYI everyone's experience will be different. Be your own judge :)"


"Dulera works for my asthma but it seems to be causing some weight gain."


"WARNING...... NEVER STOP THIS MEDICATION COLD TURKEY.  The side effects are extreme! I was in Belviq for 4 months and began having side effects of nausea, headaches, and overall just a weird feeling. I stopped the medication to see if that's what the cause was. A few days later, I had severe muscle tremors and spasms, loss of coordination, sweating, shivering, shaking, headaches, and a rapid heart rate. I thought I was having a stroke. Went to the ER. My blood pressure was 210/150! Unfortunately, every time I would have a withdrawal from this medication I would experience these symptoms. It took 2 1/2 weeks to get this medication out of my body. I was confused a lot and had severe depression. I had all of the signs of serotonin syndrome."


"Have one 4mm stone hung up between the kidney and bladder and another 5mm stone in the kidney. Have been on Flowmax for a month and while it has helped me to urinate more, the stone seems stuck. I am not happy with the side effects: stuffy nose, feeling dizzy and just off, also seems to cause some water retention. Would love to have the positive results other users have had but so far, no luck passing the stone."


"Have Crohn's for over 20 years, been on every drug available including Infliximab. Infliximab helped but affected the nerves in my legs and feet. Now on Humira for a year, at first the dose was one injection every two weeks which helped a bit. Now on 2 pens every 2 weeks with fantastic results. No signs of Crohn's now, only side effects are sneezing and runny nose. For me a wonderful drug."


"After experiencing a nasty bulge disc , L5/6 and diagnosed with retro lethesis I spent 3 years from chiro to physio , but couldn't kick the intense pain in my back which would go all over my back. At times I'd be in bed for days.

I saw a pain specialist and was given norflex. I took 100mg once a day and after 2 days I was pain free.  I now only take it when it flares which isn't often.  It changed my life for the better."


"If you're one of those girls who wouldn't stop bleeding with the depo shot, then I suggest you don't get it. I have had my period for the the last four months and I don't see it going away anytime soon. This wouldn't normally bother me, but recently it's been affecting my sex life. My boyfriend wants to wait for my period to go away. Unfortunately, that may not be for the next 2 years and 8 months when it's time for me to get this removed. It's a great strategy for preventing pregnancy. Except, for me, it's also preventing me from even having sex. This was suppose to let me have sex without worrying about getting pregnant. I don't have to worry about getting pregnant because this also seems to prevent sex."


"23 + no kids. I went to the doctors and expected the worst. I took an Excedrin and 2 Advil beforehand. My doctor "numbed me up real good" with four shots in the cervix. Four sharp pinches. Then measured me with a long probe, also not pleasant - the pain was probably an 8. Then she inserted the Skyla which was uncomfortable and instantly made my legs go numb. She had me lay there until I felt better, and by the time I got up I felt fine. I didn't feel nauseous or light headed. This followed with a night full of intense cramping and heavy (to me) bleeding, I took another 2 or 3 Advil . Friday I woke up and went to work feeling brand new with light spotting. No bleeding Saturday, Sunday, or Monday with the occasional light cramp. Loving it!"


"I have extreme insomnia and I've taken everything that's is suppose to help you sleep since I was  14yrs old. Please see a professional for your insomnia because OTC sleep aids don't work most of time n you can do damage to ur internal organs by taking more n more. Lunesta BEST EVER!"


"Was switched to this from reclipsen-works great for me. I think a lot of the reviews are from people who don't do well on a lower estrogen/higher progesterone pill. Ortho did to me what all the negative reviews on Apri said it did for them. You have to find what works for YOUR body. Don't get scared off by other peoples' experiences-everyone is different. This works well for my body, and is affordable."


"I have been taking Phentermine since January 17th 2011, so far I have lost 30lbs! I did however change my eating habits drastically but in all honesty I couldn't have achieved it without the pill. I have completely stopped drinking soda since I started taking the pill, no sweets, no ice cream and no fried food. I eat lots of fish and chicken, every two weeks a small portion of red meat but all my food in cooked in the oven with no type of oil or butter or anything fattening. I do treat myself to something that I love every once in a while but I never eat after 6:30pm. I drink about 7-9 16.9 bottles of water every day. The only other fluids I take are milk and decaf tea but not every day. I exercise 6 days a week for 1 1/2 to 2 hours."


"Adderall was a great drug for my ADD. It didn't make me lose my appetite at all, it didn't make me moody, it didn't give me any crashes, it helped me focus really well.  But it did give me bad acne which is why I ended up stopping it and now I am looking for another drug to replace it.  This annoyed me because it was the perfect medication for me but I will take a drug that doesn't work as good for a clear face any day."


"I am on Wellbutrin and Naltrexone because of a severe allergic reaction to the blue dye in contrave. Within the first few hours of taking this drug I felt an amazing feeling that I havent really ever experienced. I felt like I had freedom from my obsession with food. My brain finally stopped ruminating about what I could binge eat next. I felt like I had found the magic pill, and I lost 17 lbs in the first couple months! - and then life happened, and I got unfocused and plateaued. So I've maintained the weight I've lost and am back to really trying to lose 50 more lbs. there is no magic pill but this drug did help me take back control and now it's up to me to work hard. P.s i quit smoking cigarettes without even trying to."


"Klonopin was originally prescribed for anxiety 4 years ago with Zoloft.  I've been on them ever since; Now I take it to control Epilepsy along with another drug, Tegretol.  It work wonders."


"I had surgery on my lower spine and was constipated for 9 days afterward. I had tried multiple times to let fly but nothing happened. The last time I was going there was so much pain. And since I was unable to push too much it was very difficult and I actually started to freak out a bit. Then I remembered that my girlfriend had picked up a bottle magnesium citrate. I chugged the bottle with a chaser of water. I then continued to sit there on toilet with nothing happening. I decided to go lay down for a bit. About 1.5 hrs later I rushed for the porcelin god and ripped my drawers down yelling at my girlfriend to go go go!!! I sat there wondering how much it was going to hurt and then it happened."


"The first time it was put in, it didn't hurt but the pressure was a little uncomfortable. I cramped for a month and off and on for 8 months thereafter. I quit spotting after 4 1/2 months. I'm the 20% that don't bleed at all "


"Diagnosed from MRI with bone spurs on cervical vertebrae. Took 10mg, 48 pill, pack on 12 day schedule. Completely relieved pain and numbness for two and a half months. Starting new pack , now three months later. No noted side effects."


"I've been taking Strattera for half a month now, I am 34, and it seems to be doing a pretty good job of increasing my attention span.  I have some, but not many signs of decreased sexual appetite, depression, or suicidal thoughts.  I HAVE, however, noticed that I am biting my tongue on the right side of my mouth and when I forget to take the medicine this stops.  It usually happens when I am concentrating, and while I was typing this review, I found myself doing it again. This is very strange, as I haven't heard about it. Also, when I get the shivers, I notice that they now linger at the top of my scalp. I am assuming this has something to do with increased blood flow in your brain or some such thing."


"I have been taking Vyvanse 30mg for 2 weeks for adult ADHD. It has been very helpful for me to stay on task at work and get things done that normally I would have a hard time with. I used to get very overwhelmed with what needed to be done and completely shut down, not getting anything done at all! Then beating myself up for being a procrastinator etc. I have not had any issues with insomnia or any other side effects, besides the normal appetite suppression during the day, which as resulted in an 8lb weight loss in 2 weeks. No complaints here as I need to lose about 20. I recommend not drinking more than 1 or 2 cups of coffee while taking this. I did once and was jacked up. Not a good feeling. I highly recommend taking this if you are an attention deficit"


"Omg this stuff has worked a treat! I was on 50mg of sertraline to start with then 100mg then 150mg but all the sertraline seemed to do was make me feel numb and like there was nothing worth doing. I felt as if every time something bad happened I would drop further and further into my depression and the sertraline was keeping me from improving just literally turning me into a zombie. My doctor prescribed me with 15mg tablets of Mirtazapine one to be taken per night before sleep and I can tell you this, after 3 days and 3 of the best nights sleep I've ever had I woke up and went straight to the gym. I've got to start taking 2 a night after the first week so God knows what happy, positive and proud feeling I will get soon?! Highly recommend this!"


"Did everything right: titrated up gradually as per manufacturer's instructions. Only side effect was a slight front forehead ache in the mornings. Then.... WHAM! About 6 weeks into taking lamotrigine woke up with migraine killer headache & aching joints like getting the 'flu. Then next morning had rash all over body which became raised bumps. Then bloodshot eyes. I was in bed the best part of 2 weeks.  Instantly, I stopped the lamotrigine. Even though my psychiatrist just told me to reduce the dose! Duh! If not for the SJS reaction, I would definitely still be on this drug."


"first week lost 3 pounds. Have blurred vision but no side effects that cant be tolerated. First night could not sleep but after that it was ok. this is an awesome drug was kind of scared of diet pills but this one is great."


"First time when I took Tegretol, it worked immediately and the pain went away. The pain comes and go every year and the most importantly the pain was not bad last 4 years that I did not even take Tegretol.  This time the pain is unbearable so I'm on Tegretol. Even with the medication still feel the shock once in awhile. Definately feels better with Tegretol. The side effects, for me, sleepiness, weight gain, excitement with no reason."


"The first time I took Xanax was when I was having dental work and it was prescribed for the acute anxiety I feel with dentists. This past year my regular doctor suggested I might like to take it from time to time because of depression and anxiety. It helps tremendously. I usually break the .25 mg pill in half and just take half of one. I do not use it every day, but when I need it, it's wonderful and gets me to the next day."


"Believe it or not I had it since I was 9 years old. Kids would pick on me and it would make me cry and as an teenager I cried because every product was promising me that they can get rid of it. It hurt because nothing worked.I was tired of little kids asking me how I got the ouches on my face, and people looking at my face, not my eyes. I even had it on my back chest and arms. Accutane works!"


"Does not work one bit. I get coldsores quite often. I've been trying Abreva for a few years now and it's a complete waste of money.  Felt one come on. ..put Abreva literally every 15min and now it's bigger and it spread. ...don't waste your hard earned $25"


"I had Mirena inserted in April 2011 as a treatment for endometrial hyperplasia with atypia and uterine polyps.  The hyperplasia was gone at my 3 month biopsy and the polyps cleared by my 6 month biopsy.  I am 41 years old and never had a child.  My periods used to be heavy and now are very light for one to four days, only needing a liner. The main adverse side effects that I have experienced are breast tenderness a couple of days a month, more clear discharge throughout the month, and a little more acne.  I can live with them knowing that the hyperplasia has been treated. I have even been able to continue losing weight.  I would definitely recommend Mirena as an alternative to using Megace, which is the normal course of treatment."


"Extremely painful insertion. I have never had children.  My weight gain, bloating, and constant spotting is creating conflict in terms of my decision.  I am miserable with the weight gain and bloating.  I want it removed."


"I was on Depo for about 6 months and started having a period for months on end. I'm also a kidney failure patient so that doesn't help things. But everyone I talk to says they have a period for a long time. "


"I had trouble getting Armour brand too.  I found a local pharmacy that carries a generic desiccated thyroid pill.  It works just as well (for me) and it's very economical."


"I have had a pain in my left lower abdomen for a month and a half now. I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he told me it sounds like IBS. I have a GI appointment just to make sure. He gave me Amitiza to try till then. I was weary to try Amitiza because so many reviews talked of bad side effects. I ate a very full meal and took it last night. This morning I had no pain for the first time in a month and a half. I felt it some during the day but nothing like it has been. Definitely a miracle drug! I had little side effects, some nausea and a bit of feeling "not all there". But that was just a short time and it all went away. I can definitely handle the side effects when it works so well. I hope this review helps."


"I have written on here twice before in the beginning of when I first got it inserted. If I could go back and not do it, I would. I've had the Skyla for 6 MONTHS now and I am miserable. I have severe cystic acne EVERYWHERE (even tho I never have), crazy bad cramps, insane mood swings, and weight gain. I'm 23, no kids, nothing. I've tried the pill and I hoped this would work but I am getting it out. Don't do it, your relationships and health aren't worth it and it's a painful process."


"From about 4th grade onward, I experienced semiannual ovarian cysts that caused me severe pain and made me stay out of school for several days.  Even when they did figure out what it was, the doctors mainly had me stay on Ibuprofen to stave off the pain.  Finally, when they realized that it wasn't working that well and that the cysts kept coming back, my OBGYN suggested that I start taking this medicine to regulate the hormones that were likely causing my cysts.  Ever since I started taking this medicine several years ago, I haven't had a single cyst and have only had minor side effects.  I still PMS on my "period," and I still get cramps on occasion, but for the most part everything is fine.  I do think it causes bloating at times."


"Had gotten the implant in mid February and since then my period has been non stop. It has made me depressed and I've lost a lot of weight. Just got my Nexplanon removed yesterday. "


"I started taking this about 2 weeks ago. I was petrified because I have had been on so many meds for my bipolar manic depressive state of health. So far so good. Had like 3 days of nausea. But that is over. I am more focused and a little more accepting of life. Versus I wanted to end my life. I foresee very good results with this medication."


"My OBGYN gave two months of samples. She suggested this due to pre-menopause symptoms, heavy monthly bleeding, no sex drive, weight gain and no energy. I've only been taking for four days and take the pill at night. I seem to be doing very well. I have energy and sex drive. No real side effects. I did today have a pimple on my face. I'll be turning 44 in July. I so far would recommend this birth control pill. I"


"Was only on 5mg dose for a month. Made my body have tingling sensations. Could not sleep at all after a week on it and trying to sleep I would experience hallucinations. It never helped with my anxiety/depression. Only made me feel "weird.""


"I had a cold and bad cough for two weeks before I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis. This has been amazing! It's bringing up the mucus that the OTC medicines wasn't and the cough is very minimal now. I take the dose on the lower end of the range prescribed and it's doing the job. So glad I finally caved and went to the doctor."


"It takes off the pounds but comes with bad side effects. It made me grumpy, depressed, and mild insomnia. I stopped taking it when my doctor prescribed me a new alternative medication."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate

"I had a lithotripsy done today with a cystoscopy and was prescribed  Uribel for the bladder spasms and urination pain. I took it 3 hours ago and I'm still suffering from the painful spasms and burning urination.  It isn't working for me."


"I have been taking Benicar for four years with no noticeable side effects; keeps my blood pressure at 115/75 easily.  I had experienced negative effects such as leg cramps and severe dizziness with other medicines prior to taking Benicar.  I still monitor other aspects of my life that affect blood pressure - adequate exercise, proper diet, etc., but am happy this medicine is available to "close the gap.""


"I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and have heavy bleeding. I didn't notice any side effects but it didn't stop the heavy periods. Took it for almost 3 years."


"I was on Byetta for two years.  It was a nightmare with a very bad ending. Perhaps it did control my sugars, as the A1C's were stable during this time, but the first 6 months was miserable with the constant nausea and vomiting.  Sometimes in public places.  The nausea was acute and non-manageable except to throw up and get it over with.  That was slowly conquered and then wore off after my body got used to it.  I became aware of the FDA reports that this drug can cause pancreatitis. I had my pancreatic enzymes checked (I'm a medical technologist in a hospital laboratory) and my lipase had shot up to 2000 u/ml. The normal is around 200u/ml. Had my Doctor change me to Januvia. Okay now."


"I took Candesartan to prevent chronic migraines.  Instead, it started triggering them on a daily basis.  Once I realized the medication was the culprit, I stopped taking it.  My neuro prescribed me 10 mg amitriptyline, which stopped the daily migraines, but like another reviewer wrote, it took approximately two weeks for me to stop experiencing severe anxiety and panic caused by the Candesartan.  It was a horrible drug for me."


"Took Percocet for 3 days after losing a couple of finger tips to a slamming door.  It certainly helped with the pain, but made me nauseous, dizzy and drowsy. I had to lie down most of the time I took this drug. I got off it as soon as I could."


"I have been taking 18MCG caps evey morning for almost sixteen (16!) years.

It, alondgwith 4 inhalations of 160/4.5 Symbicort, 2 w/the S. in morning, two

in evening ,have helped manage my mid-level empysema all that time.

Emphysema can and does kill, of course; and it does really not improve much if at all; quite the contrary. But my physicians and my personal discipline (rare, usually!) have helped me do rather nicely into my 86th year.

(Cost depends on where I am in MedC Part D. $45/mo until donut hole, then closer to $250/mo."


"Love this medicine!!! I also have RA and take the mx shot rasuvo. The 2 shots from the starter pack lasted 3 weeks. I can walk barefoot and play sports with my kids. orencia wore off after about 3 months and humeria was like taking water. No side effects thus far. One happy mom!!!"


"I was the person who had all kind of problems and non of them could be linked together. So I seen many doctors and I tried many drugs. I had major depression which all the usual depressants made worse. Debilitating migraines. Moderate to severe muscle and joint pain. Severe insomnia and panic attacks. I was on many medications and in high doses. Didn't help. It was very frustrating cause no one believed what I experienced was real. Till a friend on college said maybe it's just in your head and encouraged me to see the counsellor who in turn sent me to.the shrink. And he took me off.everything I was on and put me on nortriptyline with in 3 weeks. I did a 180. Except for the panic attacks which I started taking lorazapam. I'm doing great."


"Unlike any other anti-depressant I have tried, if I missed a single dose withdrawal symptoms would immediately begin.  Scary dreams accompanied by brain zaps are just a few that need to be shared!! They seemed so real!! It was a side-effect that I could not handle and everyone should be warned about the night terrors before starting this medication.  I can only imagine the horror of missing two doses. That alone was enough for me to switch back to Celexa. It did help with my mood but this medicine seemed too potent or too dangerous for some reason. The "what ifs" where always in the back of my mind."


"I'm 19 and I've been using Chateal for month on Sunday. I think the pill is great so far it's been a smooth transition. The only thing I would have to say about it, is that it delayed my normal period. Before I started the pill I was super regular and had a calendar to track my periods and I was about 5 days late when my period came, but I'm pretty sure that's normal when you body adjusts to the hormones. Nevertheless, it was a little scare and I kinda have bad headaches but I was told after month 3 they would go away so I'm not really worried. Overall this is a pill I would recommend, nothing out of the normal or too weird happened so far, so I'm pretty sure it can be trusted."


"This cream has been amazing for me. At first I wasn't seeing anything good except more spots, and sore skin. My boyfriend said why am I using cream to make me look worse.  But I knew you had to stick at it. I got frustrated so I applied peroxide as well which was great to rid the spots fast but meant my skin all flaked off. That was horible at the time but got rid of every scar and blemish. Like a chemical peel I guess. Then 2 months in I really noticed the difference. Now about 4 months in and for about 2 months now I have had skin I had wished for for years. Clear, and no marks and can leave without make up. I honestly wish this was over the counter and don't get why it isn't because it would help so many more people who dont go to the gp"


"I have had Mirena for about 3 years now and the only good thing about it is that it's pretty much 100% effective and I don't have periods anymore.  BUT sex is sometimes extremely painful, my boyfriend can sometimes feel the strings poking him and it's uncomfortable to him.  I cramp on and off all the time.  I feel that I have become moodier and I have developed a bad attitude because of this IUD, but I could be wrong.  I had Mirena put in when I was 16, told my mom it was to help my irregular periods but truthfully I wanted it for birth control.  The procedure was one of the most painful things I had ever experienced in my entire life.  I bled for four months straight afterward.  I am considering having it removed soon."


"I've been on this medicine for about  two years and my experience has been positive. I feel happier, more comfortable in my skin, less irritable, mentally sharper than I've ever been. It's been very effective!  The only downsides have been sex drive and some inconsistency in it's effects.  Sometimes I feel as though the potency of the medicine can vary month to month.
Last year I tried to slowly come off of it over a two month period. Unfortunately, all the symptoms started coming back. It was a reminder of how hard life was before this medicine. I wish all of you the best."


"I've been on Yaz for 2 1/2 years and I love it! My breast grew a cup size, which was great for me because I was barely a B starting out. Definitely helped with acne and mood swings. I still get the occasional food cravings before my period is about to start but overall I love it. My doctor okayed me to skip the sugar pills in my packs so I only get a period every 6 months or so. Nothing but good things to say."


"It worked! I took it 3 hous after our accident, 15 days into my cycle, and today I got my period right on time. I had no side effects so I was worried it hadn't worked but it certainly did. Very happy with the outcome and the product especially considering I'm extremely med and hormone sensitive. I would highly recommend it."


"Dalliresp did open me up but the side effects were bad so I had to stop it.  Diarrhea, nausea so bad I had to take medicine for it.  "


"My mother is in the hospital now almost on her death bed from Xarelto. It caused her to have a gastrointestinal bleed and she has bloody fluid around her heart which had to be removed and she still has a chest tube for that, I don't recomment anyone to take this drug. It will kill you!"


"The only thing that works for chronic pain."


"I have only been on this med for 4 months.  It has helped with my  stiffness.  My body would become so stiff, felt like I had pre death rigormortis... especially after sitting for any length of time. Getting up from a sitting position was extremely painful and awkward.  My only complaint about the med is that it is to large for me to swallow.  I take 3 per day, and I am fearful that I will choke on them.  They scrape my throat and esophagus when I take them.  Wish they would change the shape and coat them to make them easier to take."


"I love this medicine. I have delayed sleep-phase disorder and I've been using Ambien for the last five years. I learned pretty quick that I have to take it and go lie down; the first time I took some I thought "Well, I'll go have a quick bath before I go to bed." My husband says I wandered in an hour later talking about how the bathtub faucet changed into a raven's head and we (the faucet and I, that is) had a very long and profound conversation about the Harry Potter novels and the social implications thereof."


"Been on this inhaler for a month and a half. I'm on ventolin as well. I have experienced stabbing chest pains in my heart but at the moment I was also on Prednisone 20mg 3x a day, so I stopped the breo for a couple days and the chest pains stopped. It was too much steroids in my system. I had boils on my lips, acne on face, rash on legs, breast, sore tongue, muscle cramps and now worst of all neck pain so awefull it hurts while sleeping. The good news is that it did help with my asthma. With one dose my lungs immediately open up. I only needed it every two days. The pain in neck feels like whiplash, don't think I'm going to continue using it. The pain is too unbearable."


"I am a migraine sufferer. They tend to last for several days before I start to feel relief. Relpax for me doesn't seem to change that. Even after multiple doses I continue to be in agonizing pain. But not all medicines will work the same for everyone."


"Worked great to lower all my bad cholesterol, but I have lost a lot of hair while using this medicine. I stopped about 2 months ago and still my hair is falling out. "


"I'm really surprised at how many people complain about the cap. I bought 2 bottle (because my whole family uses it) and got the tape and red cap off without a hitch. I just followed the picture on the side of the box....any way I love this product. Good luck everyone!"


"I got the arm implant 8 months ago and I LOVE IT!! Don't let the scary reviews freak you out. I haven't had any bleeding since the day I got it. No pain, no hormonal imbalances or any issues at all! Really it's the best decision I made. I didn't like the idea of something being inside me "down there" so this was perfect. Insertion was a breeze, they numb the spot and wrap you up when you're done, easy. Really I have no bad comments about it. Give it a try, it might be just what you're looking for!"


"This drug has given me my life back. I am now emotionally balanced, it has given me back the sparkle in my eye (says my wife), I can focus and I am dealing with things I was afraid to before due to BP anxiety. I was a complete MESS before lamictal, hardly able to take care of myself and had lost interest in all activities and v emotional depressed/antzy/angry despite being on lithium 1000, seroquel 100mg mirtazapine 25mg. On lamictal my brain just calmed the heck down. I feel normal, reasonable and have the energy and ability to DO things again. No side effects noticed on lamictal. Hope to stay on this drug for years to come. On a side note some BP groups on FB are really helpful and supportive and friendly. You are not alone with BP."


"I've been on contrave for 6 weeks now and only lost 3.6 pounds. I had horrible side effects. I was constipated and had major pooping problems. And I mean MAJOR! I experienced some nausea, but nothing too serious that I couldn't handle. I would get really hot and sweaty through out the day and it was sometimes uncomfortable.
I'm really disappointed in this medication. I really thought it was going to help. I've been stuck at 260 for about a year and I thought this was going to get me over this hump. I work out with weights 6 days a week and run 2 miles daily. I'm going back to the doctors tomorrow to see what's going on."


"I have the shakes when I'm anxious. When I take a Xanax that goes away and I don't drop things."


"I am 45 with 2 teenage sons and had heavy periods for a few years with pre-menstrual 'severe' breast tenderness and pre-menstrual headaches, so decided to investigate Mirena.  Had it inserted Oct 2014, the quick procedure was a little uncomfortable, no cramping though and I did bleed lightly for a few months, then the weight started piling on even though I was exercising and watching what I eat, it's been 5 months now of no breast tenderness, no headaches and hardly a period but the weight is really stressing me out.  I have to weigh up the good with the bad and at this stage I'm not prepared to have it removed because of 5 kilos, hopefully it balances out in the next few months as I really do love it."


"I am on my fourth month with this pill and it works great. The only side effect I have seen is very mild blemishes, which does bother me because before starting use of the medication I rarely ever got pimples. My periods are once a month but only last about two days and are fairly light. I am so far pleased."


"These tiny little pills definitely get the job done. I'm a 110lb female and the first time I took 3 tablets I didn't experience any of the cramping and nausea that people are describing, but a good amount of waste elimination. The next time I took 2 tablets every few days until the 8 pack of tablets was gone. One of those days I did get some sweating, cramping and light-headedness, but for what looked like A POUND of impacted waste that came out of me one day it was well worth it. The waste was so impacted that I smelled myself.  I feel much better now."


"Fatigue, weakness, bad bruising, bleeding, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache."


"I got the implant May 2014.  I didn't have a period until Jan, which last 3 weeks.  Now end of May 2015 I'm on a second period entering the second week.

It's been working great thus far.  I only gained 5 pounds while on it.  White heads on my face, on my chin specifically have increased :( .  The only other issue I have is my arm itches where the implant is at times."


"Had mine for almost a year. I've had really bad side affects but my sex drive has gone up. I've had 4 pregnancy scares. I've been to the ER 3 times because I thought it broke in my arm. No period. But unusual spotting. I over all didn't really like it and wouldn't recommend it."


"This will be graphic so you can know what could happen if you get this IUD. I have not had children. When the PA put skyla in, by opening my cervix (hurts extremely bad), she described it as a few cramps but it was nothing like a cramp to me. (I told my sister and she said it is more like contractions.) I cried out in pain and the PA tells me that some women pass out from it because it effects a nerve that can make you pass out, vomit, have diarrhea, etc. She didn't tell me any of that before! I felt so sick, I couldn't walk out of the place until I went to the bathroom to throw up. I also had the other side effect before I left. Since then, I have cramps and spotting regularly. After sex, I have cramping. I wish I wouldn't have gotten it."


"I saw results immediately, but about a week into treatment my acne began getting worse!"


"Had good luck with it.

Wish I could still get it.  Told it is not avaialable."


"It helps to knock out the pain and reduce the tension in the head and eyes associated with migraine, but it appears to be somewhat of a controlled substance, or at least one that they're wary of, so I'm not sure what else I can do to be migraine free. I've tried Botox twice. I now know that does not work for me. I tried Effexor as a prophylactic. Not working. This is hormone related so there's not a heck of a lot I can do here - but just keep asking for more pills. Not ideal, but worn out. My eyeball hurts right now just looking at this screen."