"I started with horrific hot flashes sweating all night no sleep. Sweating in meetings going out. Couldn't wear any makeup. I started taking Brisdelle about 6 months ago. I did my research . This medication is a life saver. It's expensive as hell, I found a coupon for it and I only pay a 1/4 of what it costs.

There was someone saying how terrific the withdrawal

Symptoms are you need to be weened off. Not every medicine you can just stop cold turkey. Read all inserts of medicines you are prescribed. Some meds take awhile to get over side effects.

This has been a life saver"


"Insurance didn't cover the Extended Release (XR) form, so I was taking multiple regular Adderall pills a day.  It was pretty obvious that they worked, but over time, I developed a tolerance that made me need to take one every 2-3 hours, rather than the standard 4-6.  Only side effect was feet so cold, they tingled."


"My ophthalmologist recommended Systane for dry eyes, so I tried them out.  Though the compound does lubricate reasonably well, it is so viscous that it tends to cause burring for awhile before the eyes start clearing up.  Hence, the only time I can use them without being forced to deal with that nuisance effect is before I go to sleep.

Any other recommendations?"


"Xenical really helped me, but some of the bowel problems I had made it marginal. I was hit by all the side effects."


"I've been taking the pill for 3-4 years now and it had always given me weird side effects before my period that changed with each month. Some months I would experience cramps, or breast tenderness that I never had before being on it. It also made me gain weight and increased my anxiety and depression. However, the past few months my side effects have worsened just before my period. Depression and anxiety gets really bad for 1-2 days and I started vomiting. This month I couldn't even get out of bed I experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain, dizziness, weakness."


"I started smoking at the age of 14.  I'm now 28.  I'm tired of feeling tired all the time and needing so much caffeine my chest hurts a lot.  I started Chantix five days ago, and besides vivid dreams and feeling a little tired, it's been going really well.  My quit date is Monday, Setember 14, 2015.  My urge to smoke is becoming less and less, and I can't wait to get rid of this stupid, pointless habit!  Good luck to everyone trying to quit!  Remember why you're doing it!"


"Was diagnosed in 2009.  I was on Rebif for 2 1/2 years and had 2 relapses.  My doctor and I decided to switch to Tysabri which I have been taking for more than 4 years.  No relapses.  MS is stable.  I continue to test negative for JCV.  This medication is easy and successful for me."


"I honestly feel that this medication saved my sanity and my life. After going through an extreme amount of stress in a short time, and then having a miscarriage, I started having extreme panic attacks out of the blue. I was having them almost every day; one night I was laying in the couch for four hours shaking uncontrollably and thinking I was going to die. Finally saw a psychiatrist who put me on 20 mg of Prozac per day. At first, it made me dizzy and gave me headaches, and I couldn't sleep. I was ready to give up and try something else, but finally after about 6-7 full weeks, I started to feel better and the panic attacks stopped. Haven't had an attack in over 3 months and I feel like myself again. I am also taking 0.5 mg of Klonopin to sleep."


"I switched to Gianvi from Yaz because of the price after Yaz stopped that cool $25 program. I wasn't interested in paying over $50 for birth control. I must admit, I was freaking out after I read the reviews on this site. My doctor calmed me down after I called her and she was right. There is one positive review on this site that I read that gave me courage to try. Therefore, ladies I have to echo the wise girl that said you have to try it in order to know if it works for you or not. I am on my third pack of Gianvi and I am okay. I may be a bit more emotional at times, but I was a wreck when I started Yaz, so that's no different. I am not breaking out any different from the past. My libido has not changed, and my weight is not affected. "


"19y/o been on depo for a little over a year, it's great. I haven't noticed any extreme side effects. I've been really sluggish and lethargic but I was already depressed before the depo shot so I can't say if it's related or not. Also I started smoking around the same time so it could just be that. I've had acne since I was 11 and since taking depo its cleared up a bit but don't know if it's from the depo. The only thing that sucks is I'm pretty sure my sex drive has been affected by the shot but it's not a big deal. I missed my last shot because I moved so I'm thinking of switching to the implant because I hate driving 45 mins to the closest PP but depo has worked so well for me I don't know if it's worth switching at this point"


"18 years.  I switched to pristiq after paxil and Wellbutrin.  I took a gene sight test that predicted me to have the least amount of side affects with pristiq (which I highly recommend). I had almost no side effects.  After the pristiq started to kick in I felt alright, not too great or severely depressed.  I did feel well enough to go to school (I couldn't on Paxil).  However after about a month I noticed a shift; I felt a lot better than usual at times and at others I felt depressed.  I also have had racing thoughts and mood swings become more common. I became worried I had bi polar disorder. I told my psychiatrist this and he believed it was coming from pristiq. Coming off has been a hard.  My mind has been in a fog, hot flashes, flu like symptoms"


"Works great to get and keep you asleep."


"My first time taking birth control and I chose the patch. I was prescribed Xulane. I hate it. I already had a slight acne problem, it didn't improve it. It made my breasts tender all the time. I was spotting for a whole week, which was expected. The main issue from being on this patch, was my mood swings. I felt depressed, sad, I was crying for no reason, and then I would be happy again. My boyfriend hates it because of my mood swings. I've been on it for 3 months but not anymore."


"Not sure if I'm pregnant yet or not, but what I do know for sure is that the day after I took plan b I felt nauseous, feverish, and I had extreme body pains. It has now been 3 days since I've taken plan b & my symptoms only seem to be getting worse."


"On pain patch 3 years and lowered from 10 mg to 5 mg. Did this to stop the use of this drug. It works great for about first year then other issues start. Poor sleep, withdrawal after 5th day, won't last 7 days. When I stopped it I had legs and arm spasming to point of not walking, also lack of energy, and tired for about three weeks, depression, lack of interest in anything. Don't start if you can avoid it.."


"Before starting Wellbutrin I was so depressed, crying all the time, no motivation, no energy, no ability to make decisions or follow through with them, no desire to go anywhere. I've been taking Wellbutrin for about 3 weeks and within a 5 days I was noticing a difference. The crying has stopped, I'm more motivated, I have more energy and I'm making decisions I couldn't before. I have been active, forcing myself to go to the gym but now I'm more eager to go. Wellbutrin has made a huge difference for me."


"I have been taking 100 mg for about 6 years. I had moderate OCD, high anxiety, and then a diagnosis of depression before I started taking Pristiq. I have found it has reduced my OCD, anxiety and depression very well. Lately though I have been experiencing intrusive self-critical thoughts and excessive bruxosis (teeth grinding). I am 62 and have a heavy work load. My libido has been hugely reduced since starting on Pristiq although this may in part be due to menopause. I also occasionally experience what I would call LSD flashbacks, of a benign nature. The images I see, only at night, are of extraordinary beauty and are extremely detailed. When I open my eyes, I can still see the images. Has anyone else experienced this?"


"My PSA went from 1.2 to 5.4, but after taking FLOMAX for over a month, my PSA is back down to 2.0. It definitely eased the difficulty in urination, and most nights, I don't have to get up. I have noticed my urine is very dark and stron-smelling first thing in the morning."


"This is the only medicine that works for my allergies. I get horrible allergies, so miserable I can't breath. This medication helps me a lot but I have trouble to sleep. "


"Chantix worked great for me.I haven't smoked since 12/06.

Best thing I ever did."


"Patanase caused headaches that increased daily until I had a 12-hour migraine. I quit taking it and the headaches stopped. "


"38age. BMI of 23. High BP 153/90 average based on a day 24 hour reading.
Started Ramitril 5mg. After 5 weeks no side effects. Will get tested if my kidneys take it well in a week via blood test, says my GP.  Last reading says 103/77.
but was higher average 120/80 (home measure sitting).
I also take hibiscustea and arugola  which are very helpful. I believe this helped as well to bring my BP down."


"30 year smoker.  Began Chantix the last week of March as prescribed and continued smoking until my quit date, April 1.  No cigarettes since, very few instances of nicotine cravings.

Side effects include lots and lots of dreaming, but nothing weird or scary for me.  "


"Weighed 236 in mid-December 2014 and started taking Qsymia as a New Years  resolution January 3, 2014. June 10 I am weighing 198.

Eating smarter with moderate exercise. Dropping about 5 pounds a month after initial 12 pound drop. I am 64 years old."


"I started geodon with celexa nine years ago.  It worked amazing for the first couple of years. But then I started getting physical side effects.  I began to have tics on my face and I gained a total of 60 pounds on this med.  My vision became poor and I needed glasses. I became numb to my feelings.  I started to wake up at night half asleep, eating and doing really weird things.  I tapered off over a few months because stopping cold turkey causes me extreme mental withdrawal.  I was off it a year and couldn't handle the depression, anxiety and mood swings anymore.  I recently went back on a week ago and already my vision is blurry, I'm sleep walking and gained two pounds. I does wonders for me mentally but I can't handle the side effects."


"Aubra has been my very first birth control pill and from reading all these reviews before starting the pill I have to admit I was afraid of the side effects I would have. Surprisingly, I have been on the pill for two whole months and the only mild symptoms I could think of that I've had are two bad headaches and the bloating feeling closer to my placebo week. Other than that my skin doesn't break out and I haven't had any spotting in between!"


"I have been using this pill since September. It is my first time using birth control pills. I am 30 with a beautiful son and my husband does not want any more kids. I spot most of the month. In October, I spotted the first week and a half. Then I began spotting again the last week. This is too much. I did not like being on my period before the pill and it was regular then. I have also had a break out in my face. I did not have acne this bad when I was a teenager. I am not sure if this pill is for me. If things do not change this month I will have to find another pill to try."


"I have no children. I've been switched between Orthotricyclen and Sprintec and I really see no difference, besides one thing. The same issue everyone is having: breast tenderness. This medication makes my breasts extremely sensitive. The plus side is your breasts do swell; not a huge, visible difference, but you can feel it with your hands if you're used to your breasts not being swollen. They stay swollen 3/4 of the time so be careful during sex because I find mine to be SUPER sensitive that at times it hurts."


"I am experiencing side effect of diarrhea after 5 day. Still having pain

Don't know if it's going to be worth all the diarrhea"


"It made my viral count undetectable in 8 months. My T cell count was always high but the drug elevated it a bit more

 I experienced no side effects so it is worth the $6000 annual copay I have to make"


"This medicine was given as an alternative to Xifaxan because my insurance won't cover Xifaxan. My Doctor says there is a 60% chance it will work. I am on Day 5 of 10 and have seen no results as of yet with no relief of my symptoms. Side effects the first couple of days were brutal, I think my body has begun to adjust now."


"Possibly the worst mental med I've ever taken, & I've taken many over the years.  It gave me an intense derealization side effect (only time I've experienced this, & it was unsettling as hell), and truly horrible, constant gas (as in, so bad I couldn't be in public)!
Those who were brave enough to hold their breath & be around me told me that my affect was pretty flat as well.  So basically it made me freaked out, flat, & repulsive all at the same time: thumbs down."


"I've been on sprintec for about a year and a half, no weight gain, cleared up any pimples, 5 day long periods, and no pregnancies. The downside is I've become more sensitive emotionally, the smallest thing can make me upset especially around my period, and I get extremely bad hunger pains that never used to happen before the pill. I would still give it an 8/10 because it hasn't negatively impacted me physically and it's done its job."


"Just started June 13 day 2 no side effects so far
Wish me luck trying to lose 60 lbs"


"I was prescribed mivaso from my dermatologist for rosacea, I suffer from flushing / red face - especially my cheeks. I applied it at night to see how it worked and I was very impressed!! All the redness had disappeared. I continued to use it every day for about a week (only a little bit in the morning before I did my make up) I thought it was a miracle cream, every now and then I would have hot cheeks and redness but I put that down to my rosacea and being flared up by something like coffee.......But then I started having rebound flushing, my face felt like it was on fire, my cheeks were red/purple it was hard to work or function in life. I had never experienced burning and flushing like that before. Stay away from this product!!!"


"I have recently reviewed the side effects associated with this medication and have found I have experienced quite a few of them. To my dismay, and my overall naiveness, these have contributed to some of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing situations. First and foremost, I had to have cataracts removed from both eyes just two years ago. Then there are the two bouts of pneumonia, the most recent was double pneumonia. Weight gain nearly impossible to control, swelling of feet and lower legs is becoming far too frequent these days, numbness in the extremities, rashes have been getting even worse than they have been in a while, suffered through shingles, eczema, and other strange and sundry skin maladies. I've been on it too long, obviously."


"I have been taking this pill for almost a week the only side effect I've had is increase of my breast size (I'm totally ok with this) and my sex drive actually increased"


"My son was prescribed 75 mg venlafaxine by his physician for anxiety and depression. He had many of the side effects for 18 months without realizing it was from the drug. Excessive burping, yawning, insomnia, mood swings, and tremors. He stopped taking them and after 8 days had a manic episode from the withdrawals. He was hospitalized in ICU for 4 days. It almost killed him. Do not take an anti-psychotic or anti-depressant drug without a diagnosis from a psychiatrist. This type of drug must be monitored weekly by a professional. After follow up care with a psychiatrist said he has probably never been depressed but had situational anxiety disorder from the pressure of college. He now has PTSS from the experience getting off the drug."


"I absolutely love Loestrin 24. I was always skeptical about birth control that stops your period, but its amazing. Clear skin, lost a couple of pounds and no periods! I must admit I was a nervous wreck without my period the first month, bothered my Doctor about a pregnancy test and it was NEGATIVE."


"I have to tell you I have struggled with acne since I was 13. I'm 34 now and am clear and happy. It took about 60 days before I noticed a difference, it's wonderful. My side effects are larger tender breasts, not such a big deal, and I have gained weight. I've always been small and I'm at 118 now my biggest, but I think I can deal with it. Love the clear face to much to go off the pill. I suppose if I continue to gain weight I'll look for other acne options."


"Excellent"


"April 2015 I was my biggest 248 & got down to 190 on phentermine (diet pill, 37.5mg) before I started to get used to it & decided to change meds. Around sept. 2015 I was put on vyvanse (30mg, which has since then been upped to 70mg) along w/topamax (50mg 2x day) & lexapro (20mg). For the most part vyvanse has worked wonders. It makes me feel picky about food which is good & bad. Good in the sense that I won't eat the house, bad because I can be starving but nothing seems appetizing. I'd rather starve than eat the house tho. However it never lasts long, I just seem to get used to meds quickly. & it's my most expensive med $30, would be $46 but I got the online coupon ^.^"


"This is a terrible pill and I wouldn't recommend anybody to start this med unless you are ready for the bad side effects of coming off of this med when it doesn't work . This med cause me to lose about 3 years of memory lose and almost my marriage."


"I got Mirena inserted on 6/14/12. No children. Took 1600Mg ibuprofen before hand. Insertion hurt badly. Next day mild cramps. Day 3... No spotting or cramping. Checked strings and still present. Quite content so far. "


"Prevents pregnancy but definitely not worth the side effects. It will cause mood swings a week into getting it. Please, for the sake of your own health do not get this shot."


"I've been taking Tri-Linyah for a few years now, after trying many other pills. On this pill, my acne has completely cleared up and I have never gotten pregnant so I'd like to rate it pretty high. On other pills in the past, I had various side effects ranging from bad acne to insane anxiety, but haven't experienced any of that with this pill. The only reasons I'm not 100% in love with it are because I have gained a noticeable amount of weight since taking it (10 pounds is a lot when you only weight 115 to begin with) and my periods tend to last around 5 days. I had it down to 2-3 days when I was on Microgestin, so 5 really sucks.

It does it's job though, so I keep taking it."


"If taken when feeling "antsy", it relieves my symptoms fast."


"I started Buspar 2 months ago and at first I did have the side effects for the first 3 weeks, but was given anti nausea med and reduced the nausea. Have lost 12 pounds and have kept it off. Eating a little as no changes in what I eat. No sweets. And that makes me happy. And no more anxiety"


"This pill helped when nothing else would.  It works pretty fast, and I have no side effects.  This is my first day, and I have taken two so far.   I usually take Robitussin DM, but I like Benzonatate better, because it is easy on my stomach. I also have COPD.  I wish it would work longer than it does, but neither does the Robitussin.  I am glad my Pulmonologist recommended these little pills."


"Hi,

I had unprotected sex with my husband after his vasectomie .... last week Thursday night. ..

At 9 pm the next day Friday I went to the shoppers drug Mart and grab that little white pill asap and I just had a miscarriage partial molar pregnancy and I flipped.... I hope it works I weight 185lbs... but the sooner the better... from what I read it works a lot.... now today on the 17 I had bad nausea and diarrhea this morning... side effect anybody else had that after the fact"


"I started it today 3/17/19 and after 30 mins in the pill I just feel this weird feeling in my whole body I don't know if is the adrenaline or jittery. I just hope it works I've read good reviews on this. Btw my insurance didn't covered I had to pay 35$ which is not much."


"My mom has been on generic Sinemet for 8 weeks, and her improvement is remarkable. She's 86, and until the last 18 months, she had never taken any medication and was energetic and bubbly. She had a dramatic and fast onset of Parkinson's, and prior to starting this medication, she was almost completely debilitated. She looked like she was slowly dying. She lost a lot of weight, was shuffling, stooped in posture, exhausted, and confused. We took her to a neurologist who started the Sinemet slowly over a series of three-day incremental increases, and she started showing improvement almost immediately. She now takes 1 tablet three times a day (25/100). Zero side effects. And, now, two months into this, she's 75% back! It's a miracle!"


"At first, I was on Tri-Lo-Sprintec. I took those pills for a month but was advised by my gyn to switch bc because I started to get blurred vision and migraine headaches. I switched to the nuvaring and have been using it for a week and I am already noticing side effects. First, while I am not feeling depressed or anxious, I have noticed that I am a little more easily angered. The smallest things have been getting under my skin. The side effect I notice is lack of appetite. I have always LOVED food and this week even the thought of food is blah. I'll get hungry but after a few spoonfuls, I am unable to eat anymore. Its early to really know how I feel about the nuvaring but I will definitely give updates!"


"I am a healthy 27 year old female and have been on Altavera as a birth control method for the past 2 years. In the first 2 months I had some issues of stomach upset and increased emotional fluctuations, but after 2 months of usage, my hormone levels evened out and I have not had any side effects since. Also, sometimes when I schedule my period around vacation or an important event, it has been very easy to quicken my period (take only 2 weeks of pink before white). However, when I tried to skip my period (skip the white sugar pills and go to a new pack) I did have some spotting in the 5th week on the pink pills. I have not experienced any weight gain, headaches, increased cramps, nor acne in the 2 years I have been on Altavera."


"I had severe soft tissue damage. The inflammation would not subside and was creating other problems as the inflammation was choking nerves. I did a series of 11 injections in the area (12"x12" area) over approximately 8 weeks. It worked. It took about 2 months to feel full effects. My side effects included minimal pain at the injection point for a day or 2 after each injection and major upper body sweating.

Thank God for this medicine as it was the only thing that worked to minimize the inflammation."


"I have had Implanon for a little over a year now and it has both benefits and drawbacks. It hurt really badly having it put in and took several weeks to heal. I can still see it through my skin and there is a scar at the entrance. For the first 9 months I did not get my period and then all of a sudden I have light periods every 3-4 weeks and it's not on a repetitive schedule. It's great not having to think about taking a pill everyday but the surprise periods aren't fun. I haven't had any mood swings or weight gain but I have had skin reactions. My face and back break out with acne since starting the medicine and the insertion site is still itchy. "


"I've been taking this medicine (30 mgs) for 1 1/2 years.  My depression is completely gone and was after a month of taking it.  I've battled depression for 45 years and this is great.  I don't enjoy much sleep benefit (only 3 hrs per night) and do see a rise in appetite at night. I think that I've put on 20 lbs in the last year. The weight gain is surely worth the sanity."


"I'm using a small amount applied with a qtip on the red area quite effective.  I have a mild case of rosacea due to hormonal changes.  I don't use it daily, only when needed and again, sparingly."


"I am a female, in high school, 5"9 210 pounds. I had been dealing with anxiety for my whole life. I went to a therapist and it helped a little but it wasn't enough to make a dramatic difference. I finally decided to go to a psychiatrist and got diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, and I also suffer from separation anxiety, some OCD, and social anxiety.  I went on Lexapro 5mg for one week then went to 5mg in the morning and 5mg at night. I have been on that dose for over a month and am night and day from how I was. I am finally the happy go lucky relaxed person my dad says he knew existed deep down. I have no complaints other than wishing I had started it years ago. I noticed a difference after one week. I recommend it 100%."


"I've been struggling with scalp psoriasis for 4  years and tried the OTC treatments, but nothing has worked! My dermatologist prescribed me this medication and I started applying it 2x/day on my scalp and I started seeing major improvements within a week! I've stopped scratching my scalp now and I've been happy to have this relief. Gone are the days when I would be scratching my scalp constantly and my back would be full of dandruff.

I also have guttate psoriasis on my legs and trunks. The results aren't as effective and instant compared to ones on my scalp so minus 2 stars! I wish it helped clear the pink spots up right away though! Ugh, it's like acne on your legs, but more stubborn!"


"I recommend a lower dose of 40 mg if your acne is not that bad.  I started out at 20 mg the first month, then 30 mg the second month, and 40 mg for months 3-6.  I never had any nose bleeds.  I was tired some times, joint pain, stiffness of hips, forgetfulness (for example forgetting that I just took a shower and realizing my hair was wet and I didn't need to take one), possible depression although I was bit irate at times before the taking the med.   I did have a couple bad nightmares. I had chapped lips through like the whole time taking it.  I had the bad habit of biting the skin off my lips..
The positive was no acne not too long after taking it.. although it did flare up a bit about a couple weeks in after taking it.  Hair not oily. :)"


"I've been taking alli for 3 weeks (only on week days with a bit of cheating at the weekend) and I've lost half a stone.  You won't get any nasty side effects as long as you limit your fat intake to less than 15g a meal and avoid high fat foods. It's not a miracle drug, you can't just take it with an unhealthy diet (you will get the side effects then!) but with a healthy diet and exercise it increases your rate of weight loss. I think it's worth the money."


"Cozaar keeps my severe hypertension in check.  I take it at night.  I'm also a diabetic and a nurse."


"I have been taking Buspar for almost a week.  My doctor prescribed it for my Anxiety - mainly my constant agitation.  I must say that I have been sleeping better and I feel somewhat better.  I take Buspar 15mg - Once a day."


"I took this in my sophomore year in high school since I was suffering with severe acne all over my face, chest and back. Astonishingly, it cleared it all up within the second month. I felt great but got a call from my doctor saying that I should immediately get off this medication because my Liver Function Tests sky rocketed. It was very scary but my liver eventually recovered. A year later my acne came back, and came back hard. It was hard to go to school and I had bad cystic acne. I talked to my doctor and decided to go back on. I am now two months into the medication again and seem to be having a lot more side effects. I'm still experiencing bad acne with redness but I know it will clear up sometime. As for the liver, every things fine so far."


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

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


"I experienced severe mood swings, acne,  weight gain and unpredictable periods. The mood swings and weight gain were the worst. It did its job to prevent pregnancy but it came at a cost. I also got occasional rashes on my arm where it was inserted."


"I'm on the 6 month therapy treatment and I got my 4th injection yesterday. At the beginning I was getting the hot flashes which I can deal with, the mood swings. I rather deal with that then the terrible belly button pain , bleeding from navel and chest pain. I was diagnosed with endo stage 4 about 3 years ago. But now I'm starting to think "is it worth it?" with the insomnia, tiredness, diarrhea and waking up with migraines"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"No problems with it.  Glad I don't need to do monthly blood tests like coumarin.  I had to go off pain medication for arthritis due to risk of bleeding so that is a problem."


"Works okay. I do not get the same "restless leg" issues with this as I have with other over the counter pain medicines."


"Hated the taste of the chewable Bonine and did not help with my motion sickness."


"I didn't realize until i read these reviews why i was itching..but now i know!  thanks.  for the past two months while using this medicine i have definitely been focused on happier things and my day to day life as opposed to thinking constant thoughts of death and being overwhelemed with fear.  no side effects like i had with so many other drugs, and i tried them all.  so i am thankful my dr. recommended this to me.  everyone should try it."


"I have suffered from excessive underarm sweating since hitting puberty. It was very discouraging. Many girls my age would have the absolute cutest outfit and I however could not wear it because it would show my sweat stains almost immediately. I would wear light colored shirts so that you could not see them quickly. Or large shirts. Layers of shirts. It did not matter if it was 100 degrees or 30 degrees, I would sweat profusely. I tried many things. I finally discovered this product and no longer have to worry about my sweating. I no longer feel the need to constantly hide my underarms. I can wear anything I want to wear. I have been using this product for over 3 years now and at 24, I have finally overcome my excessive sweating."


"This is my 6th day on Lexapro.  I have no appetite, but I am starting to feel less anxious.  I am hoping that soon I can feel back to perfectly normal again.  Thanks for all the input."


"I switched to lolo after being on generic loestrin for about 3 months. My body is high estrogen to begin with so I needed something with less hormones. Generic gave me terrible anxiety, depression, mood swings, weight gain, and hormonal acne. After switching to lolo within 3 weeks I had lost 5lbs, had glowing skin, and overall felt amazing. Every women's body reacts to BC differently so my advice is if you feel awful it definitely couldn't hurt to try something new, right? Lolo was amazing for me but some people have terrible experiences."


"I did the three injections and got less relief than the cortisone injections I had.  Plus the shots are expensive even with insurance."


"I had the nexplanon for a year and two months. It was an effective form of birth control until it started giving me excruciating joint pain to the point that I could not get out of bed. It started with the bottom of my feet and my toes. At first I thought I had hurt myself working out or some problem with my feet. Two days after that it started in my fingers and then day after day it started working its way to my wrists, elbows then shoulders. Then it started moving to my knees. The inflammation and the pain grew tremendously. This was all in a month. During that month I went to several doctors. None of them knew what it was. It sounded like RA But I did not have any of the symptoms that would lead to arthritis."


"My daughter has been on epiduo since 8th grade (12) and she is still on it now in junior year (16) and it really does work wonders. Her skin is completely pimple free with the occasional 1 or 2 pimples here and there. This product really does work. The only problem is the occasional burning, flaking, and dry sensation. They started about one year after taking the product, although it does vary depending on your skin type. For all the people suffering from this, I suggest first completely washing your face then applying a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil. After, apply a very thing layer of Vaseline on your face (trust me, it works) then apply the Epiduo with a pea-sized amount. IT WON'T FEEL LIKE BURNING OR FLAKING"


"I was very hesitant to try this birth control after reading SO many negative reviews.  I decided that I would go ahead and try it anyways, since everyone reacts differently.  Personally, I absolutely LOVE this birth control.  I have been on it for approximately three months now, and have not had any bad side effects whatsoever. I used to be on Yasmin for 3 years, and would get headaches almost daily.  Ever since I switched, I rarely get headaches.  I have had no weight gain, no mood swings, no acne, and no change in breast size (unfortunately). I have noticed my periods are much lighter and I have had no spotting. Overall, I give this birth control an A  ."


"I frequently will experience itchiness all over my body & will break out in hives and can't stop the itching despite use of topical Benadryl etc. My doctor prescribed Atarax a few years ago & while it stops the itching in its tracks, I also sleep for an insane amount of time. Generally it's about 18 solid hours of drowsiness to the point I can't even keep myself awake for longer than 20 minutes. I absolutely hate it. An entire day totally wasted. I'm prescribed 25 mg every 6 hours as needed although I have never had to take a second dose within 24 hours."


"I have been on Nexium for at least 3-4 years. It did take a change in medicine to two pills a day, but I have not changed  my diet like I should have. Nexium cured my Barrett's and I am on a 2 year endoscopy check now so I love it."


"I was unable to take oral birth control because I would never stop bleeding on the pill. I had a child and had the Mirena placed shortly after his birth. There was no pain at all. I did bleed continuously for 6 months which I had expected due to my previous birth control experiences. I've had the Mirena for 3 years and haven't had a period since the first 6 months! I've had an overall excellent experience with Mirena."


"I'm 17, and this is the first type of birth control I've tried. I got it inserted in October of 2013, and have been bleeding ever since. It's not heavy, and I don't experience any cramps. Although it's still a huge annoyance. I have experienced a lot more acne problems than before, I had completely clear skin, and now I get painful, large pimples. I have gained a little weight, but I'm quite skinny, so I don't mind. I haven't noticed any more mood swings than normal, I am a teenager and that teds to happen a lot anyway.
I've had it in for about 5 months, and my doctor told me I might experience bleeding for up to 6 months. If it continues after 6 months I plan on getting it removed."


"I smoked for 35 years, 20 to 30 a day - never tried to give up once. I decided I would give it one good go. I did some research on Champix and opted for a course AND I stopped drinking completely - I drank socially most days. If anything was going to lower my resolve it would be several pints of lager.

I did find difficult but the Champix helped a lot. I know it doesn't work for everyone and the side-effects can be unpleasant but I experienced nothing more than extremely vivid, pleasant dreams.

I'm now 3 years smoke and alcohol free. Champion worked for me."


"Great medicine. Been on it for over four years and have zero side effects. I mention that only because I seem to be one of those people that have all sorts of side effects with their blood pressure medicines. I take it in combination with Verapamil and my blood pressure consistently runs in the 120/75 range. I used to run 160/100-110.  I too have the same complaint though, that it sure is expensive!"


"I have tried all the atypicals, tryciclics, SSRI's, SNRI's, and anything else they threw at me. The ONLY DRUG that helped was Parnate. The Walgreen's sheet said it would kick in within 1-24 hours. After the first pill I thought my mind had snapped. The abrupt cessation of all pain was so intense I was stunned. It has been ten years and I am still in love with this drug."


"Hello. Day 5 on Saxenda prescribed for helping aid in weight loss and balancing my hormone levels and sugar levels due to polcystic ovarian syndrome. I am down 3 lbs in just 5 days with barely any side affects. I had slight nausea for about 15 minutes on my 2nd day and have really not even cared about food. I don't feel full but I don't feel hungry, just normal. So far I am loving this. I am on the the 1.2 mg dose steady and feel find so going to bump it up to 1.8 tomorrow! Don't let the fear of side affects stop you from trying this, I have been feeing great!"


"I was very hesitant about adding any new medication to my relatively mild SSRI & Klonopin regimen, but despite this combo, my depressive symptoms not only persisted, but grew more intense during active phases. I say "active" meaning "severely more depressed than usual." I *alway* felt depressed, but every few months, I would fall into a debilitating state where I could barely function, couldn't leave the house, cried all the time, just hated myself, and it got to the point that getting up and showering felt overwhelming. I started Lamictal, felt nothing at first, but after 8 days, I literally *snapped* out of it. I felt normal & hopeful for the first time ever. I would definitely give this a chance if your doctor feels it is a good choice."


"I was on 1mg about a year ago on and off for about 6 months. I only had slight pain and discomfort in my lower abdomen/testicles for the first few days. Then my morning wood disappeared and sometimes came back. At about the 6th month i noticed bad shrinkage/ed/low ejaculate volume.

I stopped taking it and after 1 month of seeing no improvement, I was breaking down.

I was a tall athletic 30 yr old man and feeling like i had nothing between my legs. Its almost a year since I stopped. I'm about 90% back to my old self (I think I'm one of the "lucky" guys). I thought the  number of negative comments were b.s. (they're not). The percentage of men being damaged must be much higher than reported. Don't take the risk."


"As far as the effectiveness against pregnancy goes, skyla works amazing. My boyfriend of 6 years and I do not use protection and I have yet to get pregnant. That is about the only positive thing I have to say about skyla. Everything else is terrible. The risk of it embedding into or perforating my uterus is also a monumental fear of mine. Although I don't want kids now, I hope to have them in the future and my frequent cramps scare me even more that I may not be able to have children."


"I had a recurrent penile yeast infection and my doctor recommend tioconazole because it was so strong. It does burn quite bit, but if you can take the pain, it'll clear up your yeast infection so much faster!!!!!!!!!!"


"I have taken Zoloft and Trazodone for past 10 years for depression and anxiety and recently changed doctors. She prescribed Cymbalta.  I am on 60 mg and although I have some negative side effects, they are all tolerable. Any medicine you take you will have side effects. On the positive side, my libido has increased drastically and I can once again have orgasms. Guess I am making up for those "lost" 10 years with Zoloft. New life at 59."


"I’ve tried birth control pills twice before, and each time I gained approx. 10 lbs and had mood swings, SO I decided to try an IUD. The insertion was pretty uncomfortable, and for the rest of the day I had bad cramps, but besides the first day it has been painless. I’ve had it for almost 7 months and I still get periods (lasting about a week) but they’re much lighter. I do have to wear panty liners more (especially during the first couple months you will spot a lot). The only negative side effects I have experienced have been slight moodiness/random sadness, and my eyes have developed a sensitivity to contacts, which just might be my body’s reaction to any birth control. But overall, I think it’s a great option!"


"I was on this for 3 months and only got up to a 30 mg dose. My lips peeled, my face peeled, I got depressed and finally it made me want to die. I am a super positive person, and I don't think I could have felt so bad about myself. And on top of it my skin did not change because I wasn't able to complete the treatment. Stay away."


"I took accutane in college and it worked miracles. However, my acne has come back and it looks like I'm going to have to go through another round. I really enjoyed the results, but it wasn't a permanent effect for me."


"The first 3 months of Yasmin were horrendous, I had cystic spots all along my jaw, between my eyebrows, on my cheeks and even my back.  My skin was very dry and I could not stop needing a pee! The cysts stopped appearing In the 3rd month but continued to have lots of spots on my jawline. Im currently on month 6, I still get spots (sigh) but I haven't had more than 3 at one time and they are very small ones which heal quickly and are easily covered with make up. I no longer have spots on my back either but I'm living with quite bad scarring. I really had my confidence knocked but looking at how my skin has improved now those 3 months in hiding were worth it!"


"I have had the paragrad iud for 1 year and my periods are horrible I pour blood and cramp so bad I can't move. I have a period twice a month both lasting 7 days. Last month my strings came out but the dr wouldn't remove it due to having to cut me open to get it out. Now a month later horrid pain where I can barely move and its now embedded in my uterus. I would never recommend this to anyone. Worse decision I ever made"


"Wish it was still available.  I miss being able to function like a 'normal' adult.  Dexedrine, Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Strattera, Wellbutrin - none of these worked.  some lessened appetite, some turned me into a zombie.  Cylert worked - yes some side effects, mainly tourettes-like, but in order to function normally?  I'll gladly cluck like a chicken randomly to concentrate (that was my side effect). Life without is  back to my reality - oh, look, a doorknob.  I wonder how it works?  I bet it's some sort of cam mechanism that operates via - oh, look, a wireless transceiver, I wonder if it is in the 2.4 Ghz spectrum or if it is -  oh look, a wireless mouse, I wonder if it operates via bluetooth or is on the same 2.4 Ghz spectrum as the - oh look......."


"I've got very mixed feelings about my implanon.  Had it in for over 6 months and not a hint of a period. No spotting or bleeding whatsoever = awesome!  I'm more emotionally stable - no more crying every month with my period = great!  However, I have put on approx 8kg despite no change to eating habits or exercise = depressed! Plus it hurt for a few days after it was put in.  Previously I was on the pill for 25yrs and my weight was mostly stable I wore the same size work uniform for 7 yrs - but now I've had to go up a size and the new uniforms are getting tight already.  I love not having to remember to take the pill, but I'm seriously considering having the implanon taken out and going back to the pill.  The weight gain is just too big a pr"


"I have been using this epiduo gel since 2012 until now. This gel is effective in clearing out the acne. Yes it may cause your skin redness itchy dryness. This past few days my skin is very dry. But i know that this gel is effective so im still using it. Half of my face is already clearing out. Some pimple marks. The other half need patience to be able to clear as well."


"UTI turned into kidney infection then into severe sepsis which is infection of the blood. 4 Days in the hospital on continuous antibiotics. Went home with Bactrim for 7 days. No side effects at all."


"Clonazepam works wonders for anxiety. However, it is extremely addictive. This medication is like booze in a pill and once you get addicted, it's very difficult getting off it. There are terrible withdrawal symptoms from this drug. After using Clonazepam for 4 years, I'm going through what's called "tolerance withdrawal" but of course there is no medical term for it. Doctors will tell you that there is no such thing as "tolerance withdrawal". "When tolerance develops, "withdrawal" symptoms can appear even though the user continues to take the drug. Thus the symptoms suffered by many long-term users are a mixture of adverse effects of the drugs and "withdrawal" effects due to to tolerance" "


"I cannot take over the counter meds like Monistat, I have terrible reactions to it. So a few years ago when I had a yeast infection that seemed like it wouldn't go away I was prescribed terconozale. I used the 7 day and it cleared everything right up and I felt great. I'm on it again now I'm only on day 2 of 7 but it's already helping with the symptoms."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"61 yr old male, 3rd colonoscopy, 1st time for prepopik - $40 after insurance. Followed all product instructions. 1st dose @ 6pm, 2nd dose @ 11pm for a 7am procedure. Taste is very mild & easy to swallow. For my liquids, alternated sprite, Gatorade, apple juice, and beef broth. Also alternated lemon, pineapple, and lime jello when hungry (allowable per instructions). Several hrs for 1st action, then sporadic trips as needed. Actually slept in bed from 2:30-5:00am. No cramps, nausea, dizziness, fever, huge gas explosions, or other ugly side effects (other than normal burning and raw feeling). Highly recommend moist wipes.  Color was eventually pale brown/bright yellow before leaving home @ 5:30 (never clear).  Colon photos were clean & clear."


"Great product. Put me on sleep very fast."


"The second pill made me feel confused, anxious, lightheaded."


"I've used Subutex for 2 years for drug misuses. In this time I have struggled with weight loss. I've tried eating differently to try to gain more weight. Now I have reduced myself to 2ml of Subutex, over this two year period have found weight gaining. I have also noticed cold nights sweats when in bed. I wake shivering and covered in cold sweats the bed sheets have big damp patches on them. I have found them very good at keeping me drug free."


"I am 72 years old and have suffered with Chronic Urticaria for 18 months now 24/7 and my antihistamines and prednisone are no longer helping. My Dr. suggested that I try Xolair. I have had my 2nd injections today and have had no decrease in my hives. I have read that it may take 2 or 3 months before it kicks in but I was sure hoping that I would have some relief in the first month, especially because of the cost of this drug. I will continue for a couple more months to give it a fair chance."


"My husband is in the hospital right now and they put a brand new knee in and he was doing pretty good until they gave him that drug.  It was horrible for him.  He was like a different  person.  He did not know where he was or even who we were.  He was screaming for someone to call the police.  I cannot imagine anyone taking that.  Norco 10 is the strongest thing he can take and that is just one pill when needed.  He took one dose of that and that is all....horrible experience for him."


"Has helped tremendously. I am taking 10mg twice a day plus a narcotic. I feel Great as long as I get enough sleep. Virtually no pain due to severe osteoarthritis."


"The absolute WORST medicine I've ever taken. I haven't seen a single good review on this, and now I'm wishing I would have read these sooner. Every single one of them is true, there's a reason this is rated 2/10. I wouldn't have given it a 1 if it gave me a choice for 0. I was seeing double for weeks, and thinking that it may have just been that my eye doctor didn't shape my contact right, sure enough, it was this awful birth control. I had 3 periods or "break though bleeding" 3 times and I was only on my second week of the second month. I gained 15 lbs in that short amount of time & after researching it, I stopped taking it immediately, 2 days ago & my eye sight went back to normal almost immediately. I've already lost 5 lbs in two days."


"I have been on Sprintec for one month and just started my placebo pills. Since starting this BC I feel like a completely different person. I have constant low energy, terrible bloating, little to no sex drive, and terrible emotions. I have not previously had issues with depression, so it can only attest to this pill. The entire three weeks I've been on Sprintec I have had brown/black discharge(something I used to only experience on the very last two days of my period) this discharge seems never ending, and so does my unhappy mood. Save yourself the trouble and DON'T TAKE THIS PILL"


"I also have had repetitive urinary tract infections (UTI) for years. Lots of antibiotics, a few weeks clear, and then another urinary tract infection. This was really getting me down as the symptoms were toxic and systemic, and made me quite ill. A urologist suggested Hiprex with vitamin C twice a day. I have not had a UTI since. I feel well for the first time in years and am so appreciative of the advice. That constant, low grade infection on my bladder made me 'old before my time'. Some days I just could not get off my bed. I am a different person now without those repetitive UTI's. I wish I had discovered Hiprex years ago."


"Made it worse. Had a little bit of yeast but after taking the product i gained more yeast and a smell."


"Just starting to use my prescribed gabapentin for RLS.... I'll let you know how it goes! It'll be amazing if my stomach will even tolerate it!"


"Hi, I started yaz 2 months ago (after a 6 month break) on the 7th day of my period which was the last day. My next period then came 30 days later and lasted for 10 days, the doctor said this was normal since I started yaz on the 7th day of period instead of 1st. One week later Im spotting again!! Is this normal?? Could someone please tell me if your experiencing the same problem."


"Thanks to this forum I decided to give Saphris a try. Have previously been on Zoloft and later on Pristiq with zero effect and awful side effects. I was very hesitant to try a new medication but did some research, and was so surprised to see the positive feedback.

Have only been on Saphris for 10 days, but the improvement has been immediate with virtually zero side effects. Within an hour of taking 5mg Saphris I can feel the calming effect. Mood swings have been a lot less, and the panic reduced dramatically. If you drink alcohol, make sure you take Saphris in the morning before you have any alcohol later on in the day otherwise the "hangover" is real bad.

If in doubt, this could be the one! Give it a try."


"Been on it for about a month now. Was on 30mg, now on 60mg so far feel a little better but not much. Hopefully will improve. Side effects: night sweats, tremors, a little nausea paranoia and anxiety."


"I have been on the patch for almost two years and
I have found that it is extremely effective if used properly. I love it and I don't even remember that I have it on most times. I want to have a child next year so as of December 2012, I will no longer be on it. After I have given birth, I will be back on it as I find very it difficult to take pills and I have a phobia for needles."


"I have experienced what my doctor calls "spotting" which I completely disagree. I've had my monthly cycle for 2 weeks & a half. Just as heavy as normal and same pain level in cramps. I was giving this to shrink the size of my ovarian cyst to make it go away pretty much but I'm not exactly quite sure if it's even shrinking. I have also experienced weight gain and I'm in the process of losing weight so that really does not help. I have also experienced mood swings. Maybe it will be worth it after my next sonogram."


"I have been taking Celexa, in total for about 5 weeks.  My doctor started me at 10mg for a week, then 20mg for a week, then 40mg. I have been taking 40 mg for about 2.5 weeks now. Celexa helped my depression, which was from the anxiety and obssesive compulsive disorder, after about a week. I am also taking Klonopin 0.5mg at night to help me sleep. My doctor said it would take at least 3 weeks maybe as long as 6 weeks on my 40mg to control my severe anxiety and out of nowhere panic attacks. I made the mistake of taking myself off of my Klonopin this past Friday. I have gradually gotten worse since.  I am seeing my doctor today but I already know it's because I stopped taking my Klonopin too soon and the Celexa hasn't reached it's full potential yet."


"I have had social anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. You name it, I have had it. Since taking Prozac two months ago, my mood has improved, my thoughts are clearer, I am more motivated about life, like it actually means something. I have no more racing negative thoughts, I am positive, confident, and enjoying life again! Mild side effects include dry mouth, drowsiness, wanting to sleep more, and mild sexual dysfunction."


"I take 5 or 10 mg depending on the day. I love this med. it shuts my mind off so i can sleep. I've tried cutting out caffeine using allergy meds herbal type sleep aides and Tylenol pm....the crap doesn't work. Ambien is only thing that's worked and I've never done anything dangerous or weird on it"


"I've been on lol for about 5 months now. I have experienced heavy bleeding for weeks at one point. But for the most part my biggest complaint is the mood swings that I'm getting. It's getting to the point where I am unable to control my emotions, I feel angry mid pack for no reason. It has definitely strained my relationships. I also receive random headaches. I'm not taking this pill anymore. For the most part it does help prevent pregnancy."


"I used to use Depo-Provera for about 8 years.  I have two girls 13 and 7.  I decided to change to Mirena with our busy schedule so that I don't have to keep coming in every 3 months for a shot.  The first 24 hours of cramping was not pleasant.  But as with Depo-Provera I have continued to not have a period and no weight gain for me.  I strongly recommend for anyone with a busy family life who wants good birth control, if you didn't get your tubes tied."


"Hi - I started the Supartz injections in November of last year. Let me just say this, I am not 100% pain free, but it is a whole lot better then the pain I was having before. The pain had me in tears all the time. But here lately, I have been feeling alot of pressure. And I have been getting pain on the other side of the knee, like burning and stabbing pain now and then. But it is still better then it was before. The Supartz Injections overall works for me, in fact Thursday I am starting the injections for the other knee. And as far as staying off the knee and rest, I take it easy the rest of that day and the next I just go about my daily routines. I will ask more questions when I see my doctor on Thursday."


"Calms muscles enough to be able to work them, and therapy is essential."


"1st day fine. 2nd day it made me SO sick. Severe stomach cramps and I mean severe. Nausea, dizziness, headache, racing heart, backache, weakness  and fatigue. I haven't used it for 2 days and most symptoms have cleared but the stomach cramps and fatigue are still very painful. MD said to go to emergency for stomach pain but its an hour + drive so I opted to try to sleep it off. Since its still ongoing I'll be seeing my MD tomorrow. I will never take this again!"


"This is horrible, going on my 3rd year. I was talked into getting this by my dr after I had my daughter. I can say I haven't gotten pregnant not only bc I'm not sexual when bleeding which is ALL the time, but bc my sex drive is almost non existent. I'm 21 I should still be a little crazy but nope it's as if it's a chore to do it. And weight gain ugh bb I hate you I was pretty small a size 3 and since I've had this in I've become to a size 3 to a 9!!!! I'm so unhappy with this and can't wait to take it out!!! Horrible"


"I have been taking Atrilpa for just on a week now. The first day was the worst and did not move much off the couch. Since then I have been symptom free except for the odd light headed feeling or sick feeling in the stomach which a cup of Black tea resolves. I normally take my dose about 2130 before bed and sleep. I am yet to experiment with a night out on this medicine."


"This was the fourth BP medication I tried. I've been on Lotrel, Lisinopril, Atenonol and last Losartan,  I've tolerted Losartan the best.  Started at 25 mgs and immediately noticed pain in feet, difficulty sleeping,  inconsistent sleeping, head pressure and dizziness.  Cut the pill in half and requested a decrease from my Doctor.  Started on half a pill 12.5 mg of Losartan and 15 mg of HCL.  Foot pain dissipated but insomnia remained.  Started taking sleep aids, so another pill to counter the effects,  Also noticed headache was persistent and so was dizziness.  Will look to try something else."


"I use a Medrol Dosepak when my Ankylosing Spondylitis (spinal arthritis-not rheumatoid or osteoarthritis) is in a bad flare with painful, swollen joints. The side effect I always get for a couple of days is severe hip and lower back bone pain. But once that goes away the drug works wonders! That's why many of us call it "the drug with a double edged sword" It works amazingly but can have side effects for some people. I give it a high rating because it gives me back a much higher quality of life."


"Started December 2016, afib caused by thyroid. Lethargic, painful muscles and joints like I have the flu, swelling/bloated all over, indigestion enough to be hospitalized...over all not great...wish I didn't have to take it!"


"The only muscle relaxer to work for me. No one wants to prescribe it anymore, however."


"As soon as a started my first pack of Sprintec, I immediately was having severe depression and mood swings. I am a healthy, fun loving, young girl who has little problems in life. This medication made me feel horrible about myself, and gave me a really negative outlook on daily activities. My boyfriend commented on my mood changes and obvious depression and lack of enthusiasm for activities I use to enjoy."


"I'm on my second night of the 7 day treatment monistat. Last night after I used it, the pain and itching was unbearable. Tonight, however, I took 2 Advil and Azo for yeast infection (it relieves itching and burning) 30 minutes before inserting the monistat, and I am completely fine! There is a tiny increase in my itching and burning, but nothing like it was on the first night! I think the key may be knowing that the burn and itching are coming and to take steps before taking the monistat to prevent it. I hope this helps!"


"I was given long-acting gabapentin during a clinical study and it was extremely effective but has not been approved by the FDA yet for hot flashes.  "


"This drug administered for colonoscopy. Drifted to sleep in seconds and woke very easily. I felt relaxed the rest of the day but not out of it. I did experience mild itching but nothing more serious."


"I'm 45 and started noticing general loss of libido around age 40, and severe ED around age 43.  Led a very wild drinking lifestyle since my 20's, but don't smoke, and my doctor felt that I did some major damage to my testicles and penis nerve endings from all the drinking.  Just an FYI - I didn't know drinking could do that to you ...  Anyhow, he gave me a sample pack of 20mg tabs and I tried half of one the first time.  Wow.  All of a sudden everything worked great again - it was like a miracle and I'd be good to go until mid-Sunday.  "


"I have suffered with anxiety for as long as I can remember, I have tried quite a lot of anti anxiety medications. Those medications did help with the anxiety but left me feeling a bit foggy. I was prescribed tramadol for pain relief, as a pain reliever it was okay. What I did notice was my anxiety was gone and I felt very calm, not out of it just calm and focused with a very positive outlook. Hopefully more research will be done as it would seem I'm not the only person who has experienced this."


"I would never take this again. I haven't had a normal period since. I'm always SUPER heavy when I bleed and now my period is like really light pink and watery it's been like this for four cycles now! I never got told this was a side effect and that everything would go back to normal after my first proper period."


"In my last review i praised my thoughts on Linzess. Unfortunately this med has lost its effectiveness for me. Suddenly I am all blocked up again. I am taking as directed and eat a good diet with plenty of exercise. Apparenty not for me long term."


"I'm coming up on 5 months taking Generess Fe. The first 3 months were kind of tough. I had breakouts and lots of extra anxiety/emotional sensitivity. I never gained weight - I've actually lost 10 pounds and my boobs feel fuller. My sex drive was always very high even before birth control, and that certainly hasn't changed. After the first three months it was like somebody flipped a switch and I felt like my normal self again. Moods were regulated, skin was clear. The only thing I do still notice is that I usually either don't have a period, or I have one that's so light that I can't even use a tampon. If it happens its usually brown, and it only lasts 2-3 days. This is hard for me to get used to, but I'm starting to really enjoy it!!"


"After 4 years of trying all the other anti-depressants I was put on Effexor. From the first day it was like the lights were turned on. If I go 2 days without I can't stop crying and is difficult to function. I don't have insurance and a low income so it's really tough at times. I feel like I need to increase the dose but  225mg is the max."


"I love this pill! It has helped my skin, made my periods shorter and lighter (2 days) and I like it because its a monophasic pill. Triphasic pills often can lead to breakthrough bleeding because the hormones increase each week but the monophasic pills don't increase..they stay the same. "


"I am 65 years old and suffer from diverticulitis. I ended up being hospitalized and did get better but not totally. One day I was in horrible pain and vomited. I had an impaction. The doctor gave me high doses of antibiotics and prescribed miralax. That was a few months ago. I only take as needed as the pain on the left side signals trouble. As long as I don't get constipated, thanks to miralax, I am okay. This stuff works for me. I buy Costco brand since it is cheaper."


"After trying several pills that did not agree wth me, I ended up on minastrin for the last 2 years.  I had minimal side effects and I never got my period or any of the symptoms, loved this pill!!  I was given mibela from pharmacy earlier this year, and I absolutely hate it!!! Most definitely not the same as minastrin, no way this the generic form.  After being on it for 5 months, thinking the side effects would level out, its worse than ever!  I eat fairly well and exercise at least 3-5 times a week. I get ankle swelling, gained 15 lbs, very bad headaches at least 3/4 times a week, cramps, extreme mood swings, depression to the point where I didn't want to leave my house, and got a very heavy period every other week lasting 3-4 days"


"I am no longer obese, but it looks like I will have to fight bulimia all my life. With ups and downs. It is not like I have not tried to work the roots of the problem, but extra help is needed now and then, as I can't eradicate it it seems. Tenuate has been a great support. I have used it sporadically, for moderate lengths of time. It has helped me so much when bulimia takes over, it lifts the dependency. Unfortunately it is no longer approved in Europe. I feel let down, and left to face my problems the hard way, again and again. "


"I started taking Ortho almost two decades ago because of my heavy and prolonged bleeding. I have never had any problems, noticeable side-effects, or complications. I only had one period per month and it didn't last more than 7 days.

To my surprise, my coverage made me switch to the "new" generic Tri-Lo-Sprintec and the pharmacy assured me it is "exactly the same."

It is not.

I have never felt so depressed for no reason, anxious, angry, exhausted, disconnected... I don't feel like myself and feel like a crazy-person. I'm having trouble focusing. I also have a weird rash on my chest and experienced sudden weight gain.

I hate this pill and it is definitely NOT the same as Ortho. Don't make the same mistake I did!"


"It takes the edge off my ADD without making me feel drugged. It also takes a few days to notice it's effect when you start taking it. Also, it keeps working a few days after you stop taking it."


"I got prescribed Quetiapine(25mg) about 2 months ago, doctor told me to take 1-2 tablets a night,I found myself having to keep getting up and taking more throughout the night as I still wasn't asleep, it gave me headaches everyday, I was slurring my words and I would loose big chunks of my memory"


"I have used etodolac for many years.  When I don't take it, I have to think about my knees with every step.  When I do take it, I can walk without being aware of my knees.  For me it has been very helpful."


"I had a Mirena put in when I had my laproscopy for Endometriosis about five months ago. I had a month of heavy bleeding at first now its just a few days a month of light bleeding the rest of the time there is a light discharge whatever that is. It is annoying as I have to always wear a pantyliner. Good thing the Mirena has gotten rid of the heavy painful bleeding I had and my menstrual migraines (which used to last for 7-10 days every month). Yay! Only thing that really upsets me is the acne on my chin, though its more like rash type spots then full on acne it looks dreadful as my face has red splotches on it and its embarrassing. Still I would prefer to have that then the horrible pains and migraines that I used to."


"I was put on Ritalin by my doctor for weight loss. This is very helpful however it does make me very hungry when it wears off. My concentration is great and my workouts are more intense because this medication. It gives me more energy and makes me more focused and makes me feel like I can lift more then I usually do. I have become more mellow and no longer yell at my family when I am upset. They love me on this medicine because I am very calm and don't get upset easily. So far I have lost 10lbs in 1 week but I do hit the gym everyday. I have not had any other side effects from the medicine."


"After trying multiple antidepressants, my doctor decided to try me on trintellix. The first couple of weeks were rough from a quick transition from Effexor to Trintellix. It's helped not only my depression but my anxiety a lot better. I'm really impressed."


"I have been dealing with severe cramps and heavy flow ever since getting my period at 9 years old. I've tried pills for years and nothing helped. 2 months after inserting mirena I no longer have cramps or period at all. It's a blessing and I recommend it to all my friends"


"I've been on Brintellix for just over 2 months and it's helped my depression tremendously. I've been on several SSRIs and this is far and away the best one I've tried. It kicked in a little faster and the lack of side effects is remarkable. (I was irritable when I increased my dose from 5mg to 10mg, but it subsided after a month and I took Klonopin as needed to help. I also noticed some mild scalp tingling which another person mentioned.) No sexual side effects, no weight gain, no TMJ, no night sweats! I'd recommended titrating up SLOWLY if you have anxiety/irritability (cut those annoying egg-shaped pills in half) and taking it with a meal to prevent nausea."


"oxycontin gave me back some quality of life by alleviating my arthritic pain, I have hearniated diskd in my neck and it releaves the headaches which are terribly painful"


"I had an attack of shingles last December. I experienced the typical symptoms: rash, burning pain, itching etc. After the scabs had dried I was put on Lyrica to ease the nerve pain. Have to say that it worked for me. I am a healthy 46 year old male. The side effects were some fuzziness and weight gain. This may have been due to lack of movement and also the Christmas eating but I put on 3 kilos in two weeks which is a lot for me. I am feeling that I would like to come off it so will reduce dosage and see what happens. At first I was nervous about taking this but it has notably reduced the pain to practically nothing."


"I started experiencing panic attacks a few months ago, so bad that I thought I was dying each time I had one, my college NP prescribed me Prozac, the first month of taking it was HELL, my anxiety defiantly increased and I had more frequent panic attacks, my doctor said this was normal and to stick with it and I did! Let me tell you it has changed my life, I am able to function normally now and even though I experience some anxiety, I am able to manage it. Prozac has just made me a genuinely happier person and I recommend it to anyone with anxiety, especially with panic attacks and depression."


"I've been in victoza for 18 days started with 1.8 since day 1, I was a little weak and constipated for the first 3 days but after that I started to feel good again, so now I only eat 3 little meals a day and I've lost 6 pounds so far from 202 to 196."


"I had this end for a year now an I ready to take it out when I first got it I was on my period for 2 months very heavy an my sex drive was so low always dizzy an out of breath  heaviness an the chest. Aways anger never sleepy I don't recommend this birth control to nobody horrible side effects I haven't got pregnant yet that's was the only good then about it"


"Unfortunately was unable to affectively try this product. I experienced severe burning in my eyes following application. I contacted Allergen (manufacturer of Restassus) immediately with my side effects and they offered a complete refund. Thrilled that I was able to re-coup my money as this was a VERY expensive prescription ($1400/cash... 3 month supply). I am impressed with their support and willingness to refund."


"It works pretty well for me until it starts to wear off on the 5-7th day. I think there should be 5 patches given a month instead of 4 per 28 days. Or the manufacturer needs to improve the quality and lasting power of each patch.

I do have to admit without this medication, i would be unable to have a normal life. My pain level would be about an 8 on average without it, and thank goodness I was referred to my doctor by my orthopedic surgeon. I occasionally have a little itch under the patch when it gets wet. I hate that it is not more waterproof. I believe this is part of the reason they lose their strength. I do have Norco to supplement my pain relief, but if the patches would hold their potency, i wouldn't have to use the Norco."


"This drug is extremely effective, and I lost nearly 14 pounds in 8 days.  However, I had severe side effects and took myself off the drug after becoming so dehydrated that I had to go get 2 bags of IV fluid.  I was so dehydrated, my veins were collapsing whenever they tried to start the IV.

I am extremely active, and training for half and full marathons.  I guess my energy needs are too great for what this drug allows you to consume.  Every time I ate I got extremely gassy, had severe heartburn, and had the runs. I physically had to make myself eat.  My stomach would not take or process much water at a time either.  If you work out a lot - stay away

I definitely think in a few years there will be lawsuits over this drug."


"One month on 5mg of Trintellix.  I was on Zoloft for 3 years and was a zombie.  It is like a veil has been lifted.  I have energy like I did when I was in my 20s.  I also can see I am clearly surrounded by critical condescending people.  I never was able to give much thought to their behavior while on zoloft.  I am experiencing a euphoric feeling that was absent prior to trintellix."


"I started with 15mg capsules as my Dr. said that the higher does(30 or 37.5mg) can make it easier to gain the weight back after you are off the pill in 3 months- she will allow no more than 3 months on the pills- I did not find that 15mg really helping me much so I asked her to increase me to the 37.5- I have had no side effects with 15mg so I am a little bit worried after having horrible side effects with Contrave-  I plan to do half in the am and half in the afternoon with the 37.5 and see how that goes- I am wondering if I should take a break when we go on vaca for a week in April?"


"Awful experience!! Couldn't get the cap off so I spent 30 minutes trying to get it off.  After 30 mins and a bloody cut up thumb I finally just grabbed my old bottle of nostrilla (which I would have much rather bought but couldn't find any at the store.  For anyone reading this nostrilla is a 10/10 for me!!) Punctured a whole in the afrin bottle and squeezed the stuff into the nostrilla bottle... so nostrilla you the real MVP!!"


"Although it does relieves some of my I get constipation. I take 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours. My pain is relieved for approximately 2 hours then gradually comes back."


"My doctor prescribed Lopid after my triglyceride levels were out of control.  I feel great!  No side effects and with Lopid and fish oil they are much better.  From 1900 a year ago to 160."


"I've been on Sprintec for about 2 months, I recently noticed weight gain and really bad mood swings. I cry for no reason, so I decided to check online, turns out a lot of people taking Sprintec had similar problems, which is a relief because I thought I had depression for a bit. But my breast got bigger, that's good I guess. My period is shorter and lighter, no acne either. So overall it's okay. I just hope I stop being so emotional soon."


"The best PPI I have used and I have tried them all. I was always needing to take the other once daily PPIs twice a day but not this one! My insurance refused to pay for the Nexuim I was on so I was required to switch...I am so glad that happened! Only costs $22 a month with my insurance and the company coupon."


"Hi,

I am a mother of two and I have had Nexplanon since May 2014. Since I had it inserted I have experienced longer menstrual cycles, they very from heavy to light and last from 5 to 21 days, sometimes ending for 3-7 days and then beginning again. the longest I went without a period was two months (April-May 2015).I get occasional breast pain but I doesn't last too long 1-2 days. I am a 34D for woman with larger breast.... I noticed that after my fiancé ejaculates inside me I start my menstrual cycle immediately that's why I give Nexplanon a 8.0 because even though I get my periods a lot at least I'm not getting pregnant, lol"


"Went to urgent care and the doctor recommended Delsym he warned me it can cause diarrhea so to take Imodium with it to counteract it.

It definitely helped suppress the cough, and tasted much better than NyQuil. (That contains Benadryl & Tylenol)"


"I DO NOT recommend this birth control to anyone. Become informed prior to having a foreign object inserted into your body. I had horrible panic attacks, constant feeling of nausea, digestive issues, heavy periods, and painful sex. My PMS symptoms were 20 days out of a month. I had the paragard for over 4 years before having it removed 2 weeks ago. Getting a piece of plastic with copper wrapped around it shoved into my cervix was a bad idea. I had my first period last week since removal and it was a much easier process. We are given these "safe and effective" forms of birth control so most doctors can push other forms of medications to treat symptoms from the side effects. The pharmaceutical companies run this country. Beware."


"I have been on 1.75 for 10 months and I will never give this up. Sure the stomach was forced into a new appetite. But once I stopped any fried foods, cheese and a few other irratations, the stomach was happy. Funny thing was my mind stopped craving cheese and fried foods. Totally gone from things I think about eating. Thursday is my dose day. Wednesday night I have huge appetite, but still for good stuff. Lost 20 pounds, a1c down and blood pressure down. But best of all I am no longer with irritable bowels . No more cycles of loose and diarrhea. I feel my intestines are happy and I am absorbing minerals and nutrients now."


"Been on flexeril for the past 4 or 5 years. It works ok for muscle spasms in my lumbar area. I have several badly herniated discs so I'm in pain most of the time. By itself the medication doesn't do that much but my Dr has me take it with gabapentin and Percocet so together they help a lot."


"I had my Skyla inserted a month ago. The insertion process was a little painful, but having had a child before, wasn't unbearable. There was cramping for a few days, and I had been due for my cycle the week after. Instead of starting my cycle, I cramped for 4-5 days and THEN started. It was light in volume, but lasted for almost 10 days. It was odd to say the least, but not as bad as I had been told it would be.

I have really enjoyed the lighter hormone load: I had previously used the pill, which made me gain a bit of weight and also lowered my libido to non-existent (I guess the birth control was two-fold in that respect). This, so far, has been much better."


"I'm only on day 2 and I had to call out of work because I've felt nauseous all day. Yesterday I was nauseous, but today is 10x worse. I have chills, loose stools, woke up with a weird taste in my mouth last night, and I'm sick to my stomach. I've barely gotten out of bed all day, and I have no idea how I'm supposed to complete 10 days of this medication. I feel like I've been poisoned and it's slowly killing me."


"I've only had to deal with a mild metallic taste for the two days of treatment. It seems to leave the first day after treatment. Tindamax works quickly to get rid of the bacterial vaginitis, which I deal with on a more than regular basis to the point that I can now diagnose myself -- I just call the doctor and he calls in the prescription.  I like that I only need to take it for two days and then I'm done and the bacterial vaginitis is gone...once again."


"have had good results in controlling foot pain,i have type 2 diabetics,and prescribed 50 mg 1 per day.i have had weight gain in 50 lb  range.eat very little,age 89 yrs     little exercise .works for me"


"Used it for six weeks. Cluster headaches, Not able to sleep. Foggy all day from lack of sleep. Mind raced 1000 miles per hour. bm several times a day. muscle cramps in feet dosage 5 mg to start 2 days 10 mg 2 days 15 mg on day 5 at night.this went on for 6 weeks doctor saying it would get better. it didn't. finely stopped and went back to depakote. I can live with the small tremors. back to being able to sleep no headache"


"Been using lidocaine patches for a few years now. Had to transfer prescription from Rite Aid to Walgreens because they started using Mylan brand patches. Read the label. They are only 140Mg of lidocaine compared to the standard 700mg. They get away with calling these 5% patches because they made them paper thin. They don't work."


"Have been using it since released, Excellent.  Injections were a pain.  No complications, no negative sire reactions.  Pump is the best way to go."


"I've been taking this pill for 3 years now, and have had nothing but good experiences--no weight gain, soreness, nausea--nothing. My skin cleared up, and I haven't had a period in I don't remember how long (I skip the placebo pills), with zero spotting or anything. I wish everyone could find a pill  that works like this for them!"


"I have spent a lot of time reading threads on Prozac. They have all been very helpful during these past few months so I thought I should share my own experiences just in case anyone out there might find it helpful.  I started Prozac 20mg about 2 months ago.  I always knew I had anxiety and mild depression and was always curious about taking anti-depressants. But when my boyfriend and I broke up I literally went to my PsycDoc the very next day. I had done my research on AD’s and thought that Prozac would be the best for me. My Doc agreed. I kept a log every single day I took Prozac starting from Day #1 until Day #30.  It took 24 days before I started feeling little random bursts of happiness. But up until day #24 it was pure torture. It hurt to smile, I completely lost my appetite, I could not sleep, I was sad, I experienced soooo much anxiety is was painful. But thanks to reading all these threads I did not give up and was hopeful that things will get better just as everyone said it will. Every day after Day #24 just seemed to have gotten better and better. And on Day #30, it finally hit me and I understood what Prozac is all about. Yes it is true that it is a life saver. If I had to put it in just two words to explain how I feel on Prozac I would have to say “Calm” and “Clear”. But I’m not finished just yet… after a few weeks I started feeling like the 20mg wasn’t really working. So my Doc increased my dose to 40mg. this time around I almost gave up and went back to 20mg, but thankfully I did not. For 3 weeks of taking 40mg I was soooo tired, fatigue and lethargic. I did not experience this on 20mg. and I was constantly hungry too. So after week #3 I called my Doc so I can make an appointment to go back down to 20mg. he was out of town so I had to wait. When his office called me back to schedule me in, the awful side effects of 40mg were gone and I was back to feeling clear, calm and happy again. So here is my own personal advice from my own journey with Prozac… I’ve been on it for a little over 2 months. You have to get worse before you get better. No matter what you think, YOU WILL GET BETTER. Prozac is literally reprogramming and rewiring your brain and that TAKES TIME. Side note: I’m 31 years old and ex-boyfriend and I are back together and happy.  So were all those days of torture worth it? It sure was."


"Smoked for 35 years, quit for a year once and was miserable. Have been taking Zyban/Wellbutrin for depression for 12 years and still smoked. Started Chantix 4/21/09 smoked a few in the first weeks but they made me gag. Still went through a little nicotine withdrawal the first week but very mild compared to the other times I've quit. Still occasionally think about smoking but just a habit, not craving. No nausea or nightmares but an amazing amount of gas, a fair bit of constipation, and a little foggy. But side effects are nothing compared to how bad cigarettes were making me feel. Actually, fewer headaches than before quitting. If I can keep this up after stopping Chantix, it will be the best thing to happen for me in a very, very long time."


"I've been on Aubra for a month and a half now and this is my first time ever taking the pill. I was honestly expecting my side effects to be pretty bad based on reading all of these reviews after I got my prescription but I've been pleasantly surprised so far. The first 2 days or so I had a slight twinge of nausea that would come and go but I barely noticed it. I haven't had any significant weight gain and my breasts feel rounder and firmer. My mood has been the same too. Maybe because it's such a low dose it didn't negatively effect my body but I'm just glad I didn't have to go through all of the trial and error of finding the right pill for me. I'd recommend it"


"I took plan B 3 times in one month. Yeah i am aware of how bad that was for me but did it work? Yes. The first time i took it I overreacted and probably would have been fine if i didn't take it but the second time the condom broke and he came inside of me. I've never had that happen before and thought for sure i was pregnant. I took plan b about 30 mins after that happened and just continued to pray for my period. About a week later I had sex again and the condom broke AGAIN. (i have the worst luck) he didn't completely finish but there was definitely pre cum. I took plan b for the third time in a month that day and about a week later i got my period. THIS STUFF WORKS, YOULL BE FINE !! praying also helps too."


"I've been on this pill for over a year, I've never had any problems with it in the beginning except a little spotting in between periods and headaches at first. Now I absolutely hate it and am thinking about not taking it anymore because all of the sudden my periods are starting to mess up and I don't like that at all. This pill has also made me gain like 15lbs."


"I've been getting migraines for years and every doctor kind of wrote it off as hormones or stress and just told me to relax and take advil. They would last a couple days. I couldn't get out of bed the whole time. Just constant pounding in my neck, eye, teeth and forehead. Last month, I finally talked an neurologist into seeing me without a referral and he couldn't believe my other doctors and let it go on so long and not sent me to him.
He gave me the generic imitrex and said to take it with the anti-nausea med promethazine.
I had to use it for the first time yesterday. It was amazing. In 30 mins I could tell it was going away. I felt a little foggy for an hour or so and my reaction time was decreased for a few hours, but I'll take it!"


"Taking these pills was the best move I've ever made. Before I was on edge. Had horrible thoughts and was moody. I was anti-social. Wanted to stay home, and not associate with anybody. Now I go out, and have a normal 22 yr old life!!"


"Copper IUD inserted just under a year ago under general anaesthetic so insertion was pain free. Afterwards I had cramps a little, not too bad until 3 days later my boyfriend and I had sex (we waited the 3 days we were told) lol worst idea ever. That was v painful. First 4 months of my period were pretty rough, cramps were worse than they were beforehand (which were pretty bad already) but fought through them. Now my period is about the same as It was before. Cramps aren't nearly as bad as they were and usually just day 1 & 2 of period. LOVE the ease of the IUD and wouldn't go back to hormones which made my mind go a bit weird. 100% worth it."


"I buy this insulin at for $28.88 ..the lowest price in the USA but u can only buy max 4 bottles at a time"


"Been on Hysingla 6 months now; this is my 3rd posting about the experience. I'm using 40 mg ER and have given up. Just too darn tired all the time and 12/24 hours still in back pain so what the hell, I'm gonna ask the Dr to put me back on 10/325 Percs 4 times daily."


"I started taking Portia after my first pill was giving me too much break through bleeding. I never had any break through bleeding on Portia, but I developed moderate depression and anxiety issues while on it. I was moody, less interested in sex, and bloated most of the time. I switched back to the original pill I started on, so hopefully that goes better!"


"When I got the Skyla inserted,  I was in excruciating pain.  After the insertion,  I was cramping so bad and the pain was so bad,  I could not stop crying.  I sat in a comfortable room with a recliner until the pain subsided.  For the first month or so,  I felt so dizzy like I had vertigo. I was getting really bad migraines especially at night. Now two months later,  I don't feel dizzy nor have headaches but I constantly feel pain on my ovaries.  When the did the ultrasound,  the found a cyst on one of my ovaries.  I've been on birth control pills for 12 years and have never felt this pain or pressure before.  I hurt almost everyday. I'm thinking about getting the IUD removed.  I think my body is rejecting it."


"I don't know why people do not keep records of their dose experience.  Just informal records  it doesn't  need to be a formal notebook or diary, a small piece of paper to see if there is a pattern.  Then make judgments."


"I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for 2 1/2 years.  My period is regular and 5-6 days.  I need to switch because I cannot find Tri-Sprintec or any other Triphasic pill in Nicaragua right now.  Since I've been looking into other pills, I have been reading a lot about side effects and have just realized that I have been experiencing several side effects from Tri-Sprintec.  Contact lens tolerance - I have not been able to wear my contacts for more than two hours for the last 2 1/2 years.  Low sex drive.  Not chronic but 3 yeast infections in the last two years. One urinary tract infection. I did not have any of these issues before I started taking Tri-Sprintec."


"The only problem I have with this pain medicine is the itching I get from it. I had neck fusion surgery in November and lumbar fusion on January 13 and emergency back surgery 2weeks later. This is the only pain medicine that has ever really helped control my pain."


"Took this drug for high blood pressure. Started out on hydrochlorothiazide but had a lot of side effects from it. Then switched over, took it one night and only got 4 hours of sleep. Next day I took my blood pressure and it was insanely high. Highest blood pressure reading I've had. I went to urgent care and they suggested I go to the ER. At the ER they did a lot of tests and couldn't find anything. 48 hours after taking amlodipine blood pressure still hasn't gone down. If I could give this drug a negative reading I would. Stay clear of amlodipine. Highly don't recommend."


"I smoked for 45 years. For the last 25 years 2  packs a day. My health was horrible.  I have now been smoke free for 8 weeks!  After only a few days you will notice a positive change. The coughing, the mucus, the continual feeling of about to get sick, all but went away!  I, as others have found if you have trouble sleeping or feeling sick when you switch to 2mg a day cut them in half and take half at a time through the day.  Also take the last pill earlier in the evening. Chantix is truly a life saver!  The dreams are fine as long as you keep positive about it and realize THEY are JUST dreams. The trade off is so worth it!"


"I was on Desogen for 7 years and never got pregnant, had shorter, lighter periods. All medicines have side effects that being said; the down side was slight increase of my blood pressure & slight weight gain. When I was ready to start my family it only took me 2 months to get pregnant. Now I have to be on a different pill because I've had my baby & our hormones change but haven't found a pill that works as well as Desogen did."


"I use Seroquel XR in addition to Tegretol XR and Geodon. It is sort of the adjunct to these primary medications. But it does it's job at keeping me stable when the base medication mix falls short."


"It did not work for me at all. I felt no difference and it did not bring my anxiety down."


"i just started taking Linzess and it is a miracle worker for me. I've been constipated for over 30 yrs and nothing helped me. Even Amitiza didn't help, it just bloated me, gave me gas and pain. Linzess works most of the day so I don't take it when I'm out and about. This morning I took 290 mcg. and within an hour I had a bowel motion. I recommend it to anyone who suffers from constipation like me."


"I so grateful to find something to stop the spasms in my back! The spasms were coming about every 3 minutes much like labor pains!
Pain killers were not working. Before taking Norflex, it  took about a month to get through the spasms. I have been taking Norflex for the past three days and the relief is wonderful."


"Update: Started Saxenda on April 1. I started at 238.5 and today 221. Lost 17.5 lbs. so far. No side effects at all since starting medication. This medication works great as long as you exercise each day and learn how to eat and what not to eat. If you think you are going to eat bad things and still lose weight you are only kidding yourself. Things to stay away from are of course anything with flour or sugar, no bread at all, no red meat,and definitely no soda or alcohol. You need to learn how to eat while on the medication because you will need this knowledge when you get off of it.  Make water with lemon slices your new friend!"


"The side effects of taking Flagyl are not pleasant but they're worth it as this antibiotic certainly seems effective in relieving sporadic attacks of diverticulitis. I have been prescribed it along with Chephalexin for maximum efficacy. As stated elsewhere, do not go near alcohol during medication, ie: consider yourself on the wagon for the duration of treatment! Finding the right diet (which for me includes no wheat) seems critical in controlling the disease."


"I just wrote a note of appreciation to the physician who prescribed LINZESS for me. I have been taking it now for about three months, and it has truly improved my life significantly. After suffering from constant constipation for over thirty years, I am so thankful to have this life-changing medication. It works consistently and predictably everyday without any noticeable side-effects. If my schedule does not permit its use, for example having an early flight, I simply do not take it that day. For me, this medicine has been miraculous."


"A doctor gave me Ultram with Trazadone for a sprained wrist and insomnia/anxiety. I took them both at bedtime and by morning I was throwing up with one of the worst headaches of my life, on my birthday. I threw up all day."


"Not taking pills was nice, and Nuvaring seams to really help my skin, it's never been clearer. Not sure it's worth the negative side effects, however. I'm really wet, all the time. I have to constantly wear and change pantyliners. It's extremely uncomfortable and a huge hassle. I also think this is making me depressed. I thought it was other factors in my life at the time I started using it, like stress from dealing with school. But after being off it for the summer (tired of the wetness and away from my boyfriend anyway) things went back to normal-including skin problems. I started on it again this fall and my skin is better, but I am very wet and emotional/depressed again, it's affecting my grades. Goodbye clear skin."


"Been on this pill for almost a month now and I love it so far!!! I had acne before and now I have literally no pimples. Its awesome. Not any weight gain or loss and no mood swings."


"Before I started taking Ambien, I would fall asleep for an hour, wake up and maybe not go back to sleep at all. If I did fall asleep, it would only be for a short time. I sleep solidly from 10pm to 6 am and am no longer tired and run down during the day. That is worth everything."


"I'm a 55 year old male and have been on Inderal since I was in my late 20's. This medicine was perfect for me with little side effects. Some light-headedness at times, nausea was probably the worst side-effect. Inderal has become expensive over the years and sometimes hard to find. After insurance company changes forced me to try other blood pressure drugs, I ended up back on Inderal. Now it seems it is not as effective as it was before. No one (Doctor, Cardiologist, etc.) seems to know why. Increase in palpitations, blood pressure rising, side effects have become worse, etc. Doctor put me on Bystolic. We'll see how it goes.
LESSON: If a medicine works for you and you've been on it a long time, STAY ON IT. Don't let the insurance companies play with your health!"


"Well this is my second time taking monistat and for me its worked perfect yes a little burning sensation and itchiness but to me that  just it doing its job btw the burning sensation is very do-able so my experience of this product is just fine it does it job."


"If you get pregnant on this , you messed up real bad ! Even if you miss the time you would usually take it , still take it and get back on track you should be fine plus light and pain free periods. The side effects are horrible tho ! I got sooooo moody & emotional over everything. My bf and I always argued because I was so fussy so we had less and less sex . :/"


"Ive had hyperhydrosis my whole childhood and so being able to have this medication during my highschool years is so helpful, not just because of the bullying and my self-esteem but the amount of things I can finally do. I just wish it wasnt a daily medication."


"After suffering for 8 years with my body exploding into itchy & painful hives & occasionally going into anaphylaxis, my immunologist screened me last year to start on Xolair for Autoimmune Chronic Urticaria, Angioedema, Anaphylaxis. I've been on bi-weekly shots since the start of this year. All I can say is that is a MIRACLE medication! I'm no longer mutating into a monster with head to toe hives, swollen eyes & lips, gasping for air & praying the Epi-Pens do their job before I die. Having been on corticosteroids for so long, I blew up like a parade float & started to have problems with bone degeneration & cataracts. 2 weeks after getting my initial injection; I said farwell to steroids!!! HUZZAH! Loving my life once again. :)"


"I was originally on Buspar but for some reason the anxiety started to come back. So I went to my PCP and after talking options it was decided 10mg of Celexa would help. So this is the 17th day on Cit and things seem to be starting to even out.Had stomach issues on days 1-3 but went away. Sexual effects also popped up but after checking with the wife things still work on request, but just takes a bit longer.One thing that's certainly still there is the increased anxiety. It's not as bad as it was but still there.If you decide to go with this this really can make the anxiety worse.So between the 60mg of Buspar, the occasional Propranolol for the days the anxiety is super bad cuz of Celexa (which is getting better) I think this drug will work."


"Took brand Mircette for 2 months. Great for skin & body adjusted quickly to brand only. Had no immediate side effects but the manufacturer never made enough. Was forced to generic. Estrogen placebos did nothing to help menstrual migraine/estrogen withdrawls dibiltating headaches. It was actually worse on this pill. Many trips to ER. On brand I didn't have the daily headaches. Sex was ridiculously painful on both & 3rd month on brand was unbearably dry in my vagina. Took kariva & had the most dibiltating migraine/daily headaches ever. All dr's denied the correlation. Had break though bleeding/spotting tampon amounts for 3 months & then anemic. Demanded to be removed off this! Get rid of your gyno if she doesn't believe you."