"I am 20 yrs old and I had it put in in January and so far its been good. I haven't had any problems with it except some hair loss but cant really say its more than average and as for acne my face actually has been clearing up. The one downer is that I still get my period but it last up to 3 weeks but its super light. Aside from that its great. This my first time ever taking birth control and its been good to me. The insertion hurt a lot - they told me it would because I haven't had kids. So it's good. I recommend it but I also tell people that its not for everyone."


"I took this for a couple of weeks, did see some improvement in appetite control, but had terrible pain in abdomen and urinary infections. Had To Stop. Getting off of it was a little rough too, some depression and headaches."


"Doc experimented by moving me up onto escitalopram from citalopram I couldn't stay awake, like a deep sleep drug and I had to work back then. Moved me back to cipramil."


"I've been on Kariva for 5 months now, and am looking to switch. I get my period the third week of pills for several days, and then again the fourth week as a full period. Both sets of periods I get come with cramps, bloating (and several pounds of weight gain, which disappears once my period is over), and moodiness. When I asked my doctor to switch initially, she suggested I wait several months, as sometimes these effects subside, but mine have not."


"Given to daughter at age 13.  Diagnosed with chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura at age 13.5 years.  Side effects list bruising, bleeding tendency and red pin picks on skin.  Are the several side effects due to a temporary decrease in platelet function, much like aspirin or the trigger of a platelet antibody?"


"I really wish I had discovered this drug sooner. Ever since a young age I have found public speaking the worst thing on earth. I would do anything to get out of a presentation or even having to read aloud or answer a question in class. I had a big university presentation and finally decided to go to the doctors. The week before the presentation I spent reading all these comments being amazed and thinking it definitely wouldn't work for me. I was very nervous before and dreading that it wouldn't work but as soon as I got up there I literally felt absolutely fine! I took 40mg 2 hours ish before and it worked a treat! Couldn't recommend it more it has now literally changed my life forever. AMAZING"


"I am 16, my boyfriend and I had protected sex July 14th, condom broke. We freaked out and I took plan b 45 minutes after. He fully came inside me & even worse, I was fertile & ovulated about a day later. being so young and scared and a big worrier, I nearly drove myself to the brink. I was terrified and cried everyday. I got what seemed to be a period 5 days later. It was brown and turned into a light flow. The next day, was a heavy flow and exactly like a period gone 3 days later. My actual period was late, so I knew that was my real period just early. I've taken 4 pregnancy tests all negative a week after my "missed period". Plan B works! I was nearly ovulating. just sit back and wait, I was fertile & fine! next period due on the 16th!"


"I am a pack a day smoker for about 10 years now. I am really ready to become a non smoker and say I overcame the addiction. Today is my 8th day, I have been feeling sick the last 2 days and having some 'off-the-wall-dreams but funny dreams. I am tired during the day but when I am at home I am good. I work and go to school so my only concern is that I will not have enough energy for both. So far today I have only had one cigarette today and I only took 2 puffs and threw it out. Praying that this works as I start my new life as a non smoker! Good luck to everyone out there who has just started!"


"I've been in hell for over a year after having gallbladder removed, severe diarrhea, weight loss, got down to 90 pounds, extreme abdominal pain, and nausea. I couldn't function normally. I have been on cholestyramine for two months and diarrhea is gone, still have abdominal pain, and some nausea. I now have bloating, and really bad nerve pain, muscle aches, and headache. The relentless nerve pain wakes me several times a night,and I feel like I'm being stabbed with an ice pike all over my body. In the morning my muscles are painful and weak, which makes it hard to walk. The side effects are miserable, but I can't go back to having the severe diarrhea and being afraid to get to far from the bathroom. Has anyone else had these side effects?"


"I have been taking Cipro for three days now. I'm a father of two girls. I have had to call off work for the past 2 days due to the tiredness and fatigue. The only good thing I can say is that my infection is getting better slowly. This is a very strong medicine for many uses. "


"I am a middle aged man, who has had anxiety my whole life. In addition, I have a very stressful job. About three years ago, my wife convinced me to see a doctor. I had never taken any sort of anti-anxiety medication previously. The doctor prescribed Klonopin, but was very adamant about taking it only as needed. The prescription says 1mg, twice a day. But I only take, on average,  two pills a week, when I'm really stressed. As many people here have said, it started out great, then faded with time. Although it definitely helps; it's not pleasant. It's almost as if it makes me so sleepy, I'm too tired to be stressed. Two years ago, I would have given it a 9. I still recommend it. Other than sleepiness, I have no other adverse effects."


"Protopic does the job. My intermittent atopic dermatitis affects small areas of my face along the nose, eyebrows, some hairline at eyebrow level, forehead, and patches on both sides of the chin. When redness shows up, light application of Protopic clears affected areas within 2 to 3 days without fail."


"My father 84 years old received botox treatment in April, still today he can not empty the bladder by himself and continue using catheters.  This part was not disclosed when presenting the treatment option.  Will  he be able to empty the bladder by himself when botox effect is gone?"


"I recently found out about my positive status on 8/28/14. My prior HIV test was on 8/6/13 and it was negative so I believe I contracted it at some point in 2014.  I didn't start Triumeq until 12/28/14. The first 2 days about 15 minutes after taking the pill I had a slight headache & minimal nausea. Nothing unbearable though. I havent had any serious side effects and the headaches and nausea no longer occur; again I have only been on this for a little over a week. It does seem like my digestive system is more active. I used to go to the restroom every other day now it seems I have to go every morning. Other than that i havent had and other issues. CD4 is 840 Viral 1170 on initial labs."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"3rd colonoscopy. Cost $65 after insurance!

First dose at 6pm. Very palatable. Drank 5 cups liquid as instructed. Medicine started working within an hour, but the trips were very spaced out. By 10pm dose I was no where near "running clear." Was supposed to drink 3 more cups by 12, but only managed 2. Still slow going - in bathroom every hour right up to procedure. Needless to say, I was exhausted. I told the doc I wasn't sure I was cleaned out but after the procedure she said it was ok (and I'm cleared for 5 yrs!)

But - terrible cramps after procedure. Asked husband to stay near because I thought I'd faint from pain. And 24 hrs after dose 1 I'm still prepping. Food is going right through me. Never again. Drink tons of water if you try it."


"This was the first time I had ever taken cyclobenzaprine.   I took one (1) 10mg on a Thursday evening about 6:30 pm, and all day the next day I felt slight confusion, loss of concentration and it felt like my head was in a fog.  Did not help with pain but allowed me to get some much needed sleep."


"I am a 46 yr old female with generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I tried Zoloft because it helped 3 of my family members. Zoloft made me miserable! I ended up in the psych ward with severe anxiety, depression and nausea. My doctor took me off of Zoloft and put me on 10 mg Brintellix and I noticed a change pretty quickly. He also had me on 0.5 mg of Klonopin 2x a day. My nausea virtually disappeared and my anxiety/depression improved significantly. I had some lightheadedness and itchiness on and off but eventually that subsided. I've reduced my Klonopin to 1 pill a day. I'm still going to therapy and trying to exercise and read my Bible which helps, but the medication has been a Godsend so far. I highly recommend it. The only thing is it is expensive."


"Yaz was amazing for my life.  I was on it since a teenager.  I stopped taking it when all the new health warnings came out because my OB recommended it.  I didn't like every other birth control after.  I then had two children and went to an intrauterine device and didn't like that either. I then switched to another pill (awful) along with the Nuvaring.  Then I begged to switch back to Yaz.  I love it still.  Although the cost is higher this time around."


"Suffer with back pain since 1984 after 3 operations, also have had severe headaches since 1967. Some meds work on back pain but nothing ever had helped my headaches until I found methadone. Now one medicine has offered more relief than any other has for more than 40 years."


"I found this medication to cause side effects of swaying while standing up & sometimes rocking back and forth whilst sitting down. Because this is taken monthly I am on 150mg, towards the end of the month I became unwell and psychotic symptoms reoccurred. Delusional thoughts mainly. I am now going to try Abilify and hope I don't have bad side effects but I know that without my medication I would relapse. "


"I've started using Yasmin because of my mild acne. I'm on my third pack now and so far I can't say that my face is clear. One day it gets better but than  the next day it gets worse again. It may be that I just have to wait for a little bit longer ."


"This seems to have kept my crohns under control for periods at a time.. But I realise especially after reviewing others experiences that I have developed psoriasis due to the humira. It is so bad now all over my scalp I have a lot of hair loss. It's all about weighing things up I know, but now my skin is reacting to my ileiostomy bag. I have no choice but to stop it. My skin reacts to anything. What a shame. It seems this drug suits many people, but also completely doesn't work for many others."


"For the past year and half I have been on Cymbalta. This medicine has made a significant amount of difference. It helps a lot with depression and nerve pain.

Working with a dedicated nurse practitioner and medical team they make a difference. She is a pleasure to work with and provides options for her patients.

The Cymbalta reduces the nerve pain. It helps with depression and anxiety. Thank you for the awesome recommendation and support."


"This is my first time on BC & before this pill I had intolerable cramping at all times of the month in addition to very heavy bleeding when I was on my period. My periods controlled my life and made it so I couldn't function half the time due to cramps, nasuea, & fatigue. Now on this pill my periods are so much lighter and less painful. Even on my worst days I can still function, as opposed to being bedridden 5-8 days a month like I was before. Don't let the bad reviews intimidate you, birth control has a different effect on everybody! Blisovi worked very well for me!"


"PLEASE do not take this. I haven't been this depressed in a year but I truly feel like this has made it come back with a vengeance. JUST DON'T TAKE IT. Also, my anxiety is worse than it's ever been and I really feel like dying. I'm switching back to sprintec in hopes that I feel better. Stay away from this."


"I just got skyla. The insertion was... not something I'd like to do again. I've never had kids, just got married. I couldn't take the ibuprofen they were going to give me because I was also being tested for low blood sugar so I had to fast and it would have been too hard on my stomach. The insertion hurt, but according to my doctor it was really easy considering I had never had a kid before. But I am terrible at remembering to take my pill so... yeah"


"I've been on and off birth control for over twenty years.  I went back on two years ago to help with very heavy periods and tendonitis caused by low estrogen.  I was still having break through bleeding and periods every 19 days on strong pills so I asked to be switched to the ring.  I've been on the nuvaring for two months now.  I have not had any break through bleeding.  My period started two days after removing the ring and was very light.  Unfortunately the side effects are not great.  Bad back ache, abdominal tenderness, diarrhea, break outs along my jaw, upper back and hairline, vaginal irritation, headaches, occasional low grade fever, abdominal pain after sex, lack of energy, lack of concentration and I'm extremely cranky."


"been on this drug for a couple months & have already been told my kidneys have taken a "knock". On 46-51 mg twice a day. Felt uneasy from the start, have stopped taking it since I learned about my kidneys. Have appointment with cardiologist, who prescribed this drug, in a couple weeks & will take old ramipril til then.
Check on your own before just taking prescribed drugs.That is something I normally do, but because of high praise from Dr. didn't check this time. PLUS the PRICE is ridiculous.... how can anyone afford this unless they have mega bucks!!!!! Presently on introduction plan which gives it free but that's soon to run out."


"I had been on Levoxyl (name brand) for about 10 years when they just recently decided to recall the medication from the pharmacy shelves.  I was on 0.50 mcg 3 times per week and 0.75 mcg 3 times per week with one day off altogether.  I did very well on it.  My thyroid had finally gotten to the normal range when they decided to pull it off of the shelves. Now I am at a loss as to what to take. The doctor put me on the Synthroid (Levothyroxine 50 mcg). I took it for a month. It was not too bad at first but as it started to build up in my system I began having tremors and feeling jittery all of the time with a weak feeling in my legs and muscles.  I am now on Synthroid but don't feel all that good."


"Ok so I am going on my third week of topamax I have seizures uncontrollably migraines and obesity so let me begin with saying this I have noticed a significant change in my body as far as the weight loss goes 6pds since I have been on it and still loosing however I have lost my appetite I have no desire to eat I may eat one time a day that's the only downside I have noticed a change in carbonated drinks they don't taste the same anymore I am currently coming off tegortol which was only treating my seizures and I was gaining so much weight so I'm thankful that topamax is working for me and i only have to take one pill a day to treat all my ailments"


"This is a very good diet pill.  I have been able to lose 15 pounds fairly easily combining Adipex with the Atkins diet.  I don't have cravings, my appetite is normal and doesn't drive me crazy all day.  I've been taking Adipex for about 8 months now and have no side effects whatsoever.  I did try the generic brand which was made by a different company and I did have the side effect of not being able to sleep.  So I stick with the name brand."


"Irregular inconsistency on pain control . Many break thru pain through  out day . Helps with low pain and mild pain but not for break thru severe pain ."


"I take Hydroxyzine when I need it but taking it twice a day with eight hours in between gives me lots of drowsiness at around 9:00 each time. I've been taking it less now that I don't need it as much. I have no problems besides the major drowsiness and am getting great results even without taking the medicine my anxiety has improved dramatically. I should consider that fact that my size is smaller than that of an adult so the medicine probably stays in my system for longer period of time. But I highly recommend this for anyone with anxiety."


"I smoked the devil sticks for 6 years. I'm young and didn't want to smoke forever so I decided to try chantix. Had upset stomach if it wasn't taken after eating. Dreams were vivid but cool I love too dream so no problem with me. Today marks one month since I had my last devil stick and I couldn't be more excited about the path I decided to take to change my life."


"If not wanting to eat all day then feeling nauseous when you do is the goal of this pill, then it is perfect. Otherwise, I've never felt so sick when eating. I hope it works. I gained 26 pounds in 3 months!"


"Have dealt with gw at base of and on penis shaft for over 6 yrs. First had surgical excision but soon returned.
Used otc wart freezing many times with minimal success and actual rebound wart growth.
Finally was prescribed Imiquod 3 times weekly. Dramatic results. Started showing "activity"..shiny, liquid-like appearance on warts within a week. After 5 weeks the 2 large masses are almost completely gone. Normal surrounding skin does get red and inflamed, but quickly heals. (I also use selenium 200mcg daily and cimetidine 800mg 2daily).
Keys are in patience and meticulous, careful, application. Apply only to lesions. Apply after gently washing area. Do not over apply, do rub in and then gently clean surrounding tissue with damp q-tip. Works"


"I've been on this pill for almost a year now, and this is the only birth control I have ever been on. My period is erratic, and has been 4 days late before. I have insane cravings, and went from having regular light easy periods to long painful ones. The second month out of the three month pack is always the better month, but I am certainly switching. Also lost about 10 pounds, and nothing I've tried works to gain it back. Every body is different though! Good luck on your birth control quest!"


"I have irregular menstrual cycles I've started taking Trinessa to help regulate my cycle, I am only on my 2nd week but I don't like the side effects. I am nauseous all day and it affects my mood shortly after taking it, I go from happy and productive to moody and sluggish. I also have headaches, muscle and breast soreness. I have not stop bleeding either I have been spotting the entire time and as I go along it seems to get heavier. I was not expecting for it to start working to stop my elongated period immediately but the all day nauseous and mood change is the worst, I will try to complete the month but I not sure if the is the option for me."


"Best med. I have ever had for my bipolar. I was on many drugs but they made me a zombie. I couldn't wake up. It's tough when you have to work everyday. My Dr. put me on abilify and I'm a new person! Very Happy with the results. I have a life again!"


"I feel like it makes my symptoms worse. I get this cold, tingling feeling in my throat and it feels like someone's sitting on my back. I've been on it for a few years. If anything, it makes me need to use my inhaler more"


"Escitalopram/Lexapro has been a life saver for me!  I started taking it in October 2013, and it started helping me right away!"


"I took Ortho Tri-Cyclen from when I was 16-20 years old the first time, and I recently started taking it again 2 months ago.  Both times, I experienced an increase in cup size (~2 cups), which was nice, but I think part of that is connected to weight gain.  After I switched to a different birth control the first time, I dropped about 7 lbs. over the course of a few months.  I then stopped the other birth control because I was having some bad side effects and dropped another 10 additional lbs., but on the downside my breast size decreased to an A (the size it was when I was 17 prior to taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen).  Now that I have been taking it for two months, I have definitely not felt like myself and have been depressed & unable to concentrate, and have gained 7 lbs."


"Patient age 81. Have taken Flomax intermittenly for two years.  Urologist switched me to Rapaflo to improve urination and split stream.  No significant improvement for flow or split stream.  Within two weeks all ejaculate stopped.  Completely dry climax.  Discontinuing Rapaflo hoping ejaculation will return."


"Ok so I totally get what everyone is saying. Day 1 was THE WORST. After I applied it I laid in bed almost crying because it was so uncomfortable. It was like a tingly, burning, itch deep inside that I could not get to. My boyfriend thought I was dying and I ended up in the shower rinsing it off. After talking to some co workers who get them all the time she said my vaginal area was probably so raw. I am currently sitting here on day 2. So much better! Just some mild itching! I promise it gets better! Stick with it girls!"


"Many people say that they gained weight on this medication. I actually lost weight. I lost 11 pounds in a little over a month that I've been on it. I have few side effects. The only thing I can complain about is that it makes me very sleepy, but it takes away the depression, so I'm grateful."


"I'm 22 and have not had any kids. I got Mirena inserted 3 weeks ago while I was on my period. The insertion was a bit painful, but manageable. Cramping lasted for about 2 full days (nothing that Advil couldn't cure). My period almost immediately stopped as soon as it was put in and then a week later I started bleeding again. I have been bleeding since... it's light, but not light enough to just wear a panty liner. I know several people who have had Mirena and say that this will stop after a month or so. My fiance can feel the strings, says it can be uncomfortable, but not bad. So far so good."


"I tried this drug 3 different times within 2 months. The first 2 weeks were great and then I had vomiting and diarrhea. I tried the drug 2 more times and each time, at the lowest does, extreme vomiting and diarrhea. I lost 10 pounds my first 2 weeks, which was great and it really did reduce my appetite. If this didn't make me so sick, I would still be using it."


"I took Vicodin for a tooth that is severely infected and in need of work done to it. Without Vicodin it just throbs and keeps me up all night."


"About a year ago I did a 30 day in house rehab for Alcohol. Worked great sober for 6 month. Then slowly began to relapse. 1 year later back to a fifth of Vodka a day last three months. If I didn't have a drink upon waking I would dry heave , shake , sweat. Snuck vodka at work in a water bottle sipped all. I began losing bowel and bladder control. That's when I got scared. Couldn't afford in house detox so got a script for Librium. 100mg  4x day 1 which was pretty rough. No dry heaving though which was a relief. Still pretty shaky. Day 2 , 25 every 4 hrs. Shakes were much better appitite returning. Day 3 25 twice daily morning and bed time. Feel remarkable. No desire to drink. Eating healthy and feel myself getting stronger. Librium saved my life"


"I had unprotected sex on the 30th of August. I took the Plan B 1 step two hours later. About 3 hours after taking it I was getting a lot of discharge it wasn't brown but there was a lot of it but I was also 2 days before my ovulation (says my cycle tracker) and got horribly sick about 4 hours after when I first took it (which I took on an empty stomach). I was throwing up felt like like my head was in a bubble and then the migraine started. This lasted most the night and I felt lethargic the next day. I had a lot to write but this won't let me. Didn't get effects till 2 weeks later. Sore boobs and bleeding (light bleeding). It's September 19th it worked for me. Please don't freak yourself out! It works! Don't Worry!"


"This medication is brilliant. After trying various other antideppressants for depression over the last few years with no success and worsening of symptoms, I was giving up hope of ever getting better. Sleep has improved, appetite has increased but after the first month the sugar cravings have subsided. I have put on about 5lbs but its a small price to pay to finally reach the light at the end of the tunnel! I am genuinely happy for the first time in a long long time. There were some side effects at first which subsided after a few weeks, fuzzy head, sleeping too much, massive appetite, dry mouth; all of which have subsided. Started on a 15mg dose and now on 30mg as the lower dose made me drowsy through the day."


"My husband had been taking this for inflammation for a few months.  Meloxicam caused a large bleeding ulcer in his intestine that developed over the few months that he had been taking it.  He ended up in the emergency room after he collapsed and lost a lot of blood from internal bleeding.  It also gave him a lot of gas and stomach upset.  I would not recommend for anyone to take it.  It did not do much to relieve his inflammation pain in his shoulder.  Please read all side effects that this medication might cause before you start taking it."


"Helped me sleep through the night with no side effects."


"I just tried this product on yesterday right before I went to bed and it did sting a little but nothing really and what can I say...It really worked way better then secret clinical strength."


"Problems are panic attacks, phobias and generalized anxiety disorder, as a result to early menopause.  First I tried Effexor 75mg, horrible blood pressure sky rocket up 170/101... Then I tried Fetzima for 5 days and couldn't tolerate high heart rate.  Resting Heart Rate 96 and while I was walking 110 to 125. Not good always felt like I was climbing a hill, otherwise no other side effects except goosebumps and feeling cold.  So then I started Cymbalta 13 days ago, the first 3-4 days very anxious, unable to sleep major.  My body was tired, but my mind was not.  Every time I would try to sleep my jaw would clench and my body would jerk (myoclonis jerks) and wake me up.  I took small dose of Ativan to help me sleep.  Also the first 4 days became hypoglycemic."


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"I started Adipex on July 12 - one pill every morning. My start weight was 221, I'm already 212lbs. Today is July 21, 9 pounds already. A little itchy but no other problems, a little dry mouth but water helps. Drink a gallon of water a day and park the car, sometimes walking is the best workout. I love it. 50 pounds to go. I'm not hungry."


"I'm 75 year's old and I've had RA since 1995 and was on almost every medicine you can think of for RA. My morning stiffness lasted almost all day and was getting worse. My doctor finally started me on Enbrel and Methotrexate almost two years ago, and I could almost jump out of bed in the morning and I've been good ever since. However, the high cost ($1,500  per month) will eventually use all of my retirement savings and then if I don't find a way to pay for it, I'll have to give it up and go back to my old miserable self."


"I had RLS in the evening and while sleeping for years.
Finally brought it up with my doctor.  I now take 0.25 mg Mirapex morning and evening.  It works for me.  If I run out for a couple days,  the restless legs and fidgities come right back.  No negative side effects that I know of."


"I never had acne problems just a few hormonal breakouts once a montb. I had taken another type of pill for 6 years before switching to tri cyclen at the suggestion of my dr. This has given me terrible TERRIBLE acne. There has not been one other change in my life with the exception of switching birth control. I'm in my late twenties and I am now suffering with terrible acne. I see that most people have positive results but if you are like me I want you to know you aren't alone and some of us just got a crappy deal here. I have decided to stop taking the pill and see what happens to my skin. I will consider another option going forward."


"Dr sent me to the ER as this was my 1st diagnosed diverticulitis. I was admitted and given the 2 medicines IV.  I was in the hospital for 3 days and since taking the Flagyl orally I gotta admit UGH! YUCK. I never want to go through that again. So I definitely will follow the diverticulitis diet."


"I have been using dulcolax for years now call me crazy but I'd rather have the sharp pains for a while than the pain of constipation. I've suffered with constipation since I was about 8 and used to go once every two weeks. Now I'm pretty regular and go everyday so if it's been two days and I've not been I panic. I take dulcolax because I know it work I know what I'm expecting to be woken up early hours with severe stomach cramps but it gets rid of everything and the pain I'd be suffering probably all the next day from the constipation. I know this drug is pretty violent but it does the job and as anyone knows constipation can be just as painful and last a whole lot longer!"


"I started using it when I was 16 when all else failed. Retin A gave me perfect skin: no bumps, invisible pores, scars disappeared, even coloration. I'm 28 now and it has stopped working when I was 26 and in the last 2 years, I've been looking for another product to give me those same results. But no luck yet. Bumps are back, pores reappeared, scars are back, skin tone uneven, and nothing seems to work - Just the way it was before I found Retin A. If you can get 10 years out of a product, I say go for it! Now I'm hoping to find the next one that can give me 10 more years and hopefully by then I'll be done with acne!"


"I suffer from chronic lower back pain in the Lumbar, right above my cocix. I have been going through lower back pain for some years. I have severely ruptured my lower discs when I used to be a furniture delivery driver. I would move couches, lazy boys, 500lb dining tables, bedroom sets and more for 10-12 hours a day, 6 days a week,

I have tried medications such as Methadone, Morphine, and Vicodin. Some of them work, my thing is I do not like take narcotics but this patch is amazing. I put one on, in about 1 hours time I feel such a major relief. It takes a while to kick in but it works great. It takes my pain level from a 10.5 to a 5. Only downfall(s) adhesive is not that great and they are very expensive."


"After two days on Protonix (for GERD associated with adult-onset asthma) I ended up in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure, fast, pounding pulse, severe headache, and severe anxiety. "


"Have tried many treatments and medicines. This is the only one that works. No side effects of any kind. I can finally sleep at night, and that is a huge plus. Am very happy that my doctor listens, and kept trying until he found something that worked. My other option was an operation, yeah that sounds like fun. I have friends that have had back surgery and now wish they had not done it. Pain is worse, only different. To sum it all up, I have been pleased with this medicine."


"Wanted to steer clear of Ambien, so I asked my doctor for Belsomra.    The great thing about Ambien was that it worked quickly, and it kept me in a deep, zombie-like sleep all night.  The downside was that I would get in my car and drive to the store at 3 am, and text my ex-husband with all sorts of crazy messages,  both while under the influence of the drug, and not remembering either of the incidents.  I tried Belsomra intermittently for two weeks, and it did absolutely nothing for me.  Even the first night I had a fitful sleep, and every night thereafter it just kept getting worse and worse.  I would not recommend this drug to someone with marked sleep issues.  My only other alternative is Xanax, and my doctor no longer prescribes it."


"I've been taking this pill for 6 months now and I'm calling my doctor today to switch. I'm constantly tired, my cramping is more painful than when I was on a different pill that was discontinued, I have 10 days periods when I used to have 3-4 day ones, headaches all the time, and absolutely no sex drive whatsoever. The only positive thing I can say is no pregnancies!"


"I got Implanon about 4 months ago and have not been off my period/spotting since. That alone is very frustrating but I try to work around it when it comes to my sex life. I have not gotten pregnant so it is doing it's job but along than the spotting. I also get frequent headaches."


"It took 3 years to figure out that it was the Effexor that was causing my constipation.  I was given MORE prescriptions to counter-act, but that just didn't work-actually moved me to beyond the other end of the spectrum.  After forgetting a dose and experiencing the withdrawal symptoms, I immediately wanted to get off, but because I really didn't have any other options, I just continued on.  I have tried many other different medications to help cope with depression and anxiety-Effexor seemed to work on the brain, but what it did to my guts is far worse.  Multiple imaging, ER visits, unnecessary surgery and even a trip to the Mayo Clinic to figure out why I couldn't poop.  To me, Effexor is POISON"


"I have Sjogrens and extremely dry inflamed eyes. I have used plugs and a lot of different eye drops including Restasis. My doctor added Fresh Kote to my Restasis and Altrex. As badly as it stings, it coats my eye and has provided more relief than the plugs. Unfortunately I have to change insurance and it will not be covered, so I will have to pay for it on my own. I highly recommend you try it."


"I've been taking Seasonique for 4 months now. I've had no break through bleeding, no problems with sex drive, no serious weight gain or acne. I've also noticed that my moods have become more level (as I was diagnosed with PMDD & my dr thought that leveling out the hormones for a longer period of time would help). Also, my periods only last about 3 days. Love this pill."


"I take this in capsule form  (800 mg,) whenever I feel cold/sinus symptoms.  It really works for me and I feel better  within 24 hrs."


"It worked extremely well. "


"I just started trazodone and it's not even working I'm only supposed to take one but one doesn't even work and so I haft to take 2 and it still doesn't work I feel groggy in the morning it's so bad"


"I've had the IUD for about 5 months. For the first month I bled constantly with heavy clots, terrible cramps, and tender breasts. Things started to improve around the second month with only light bleeding and now I have random spotting or a period that lasts a few days. I initially had acne but read about black african soap which (in conjunction with tea tree oil after showering) has eliminated it. I have PCOS and already had hair growth on my chin. It's a lot worse with the IUD in place and I'm going to electrolysis to eliminate it. That is my biggest complaint. No weight gain (but I did experience bloating). And I've ALWAYS gained on BC w/estrogen. Once my husband felt it but my doc snipped the strings and it's not been a problem since."


"Loving it so far, seems to be giving me a life. I am a single mom who struggles with bipolar polar everyday and has been on almost everything and combo of things out there with no success. The only problems I've noticed so far are nausea, dizziness, and being extremely tired throughout the day. I have only been on the medicine for a short period of time so I'm hoping these side effects will start to go away but compared to what I normally deal with, they are nothing. The big issue is I do not have insurance so my doctor is currently giving me samples. I'm trying to qualify for the financial assistance program but if I don't I won't be able to take the medication."


"I have been using phentermine since the end of May and I have lost 48 pounds. The noticeable side effects I am experiencing are dry mouth and constipation. This drug has decreased my appetite significantly. My exercise regimen is walking for one hour a day. I try to eat healthy, reduced my sugar and salt intake. I am worried about keeping the weight off after I stop taking this because this drug really has curbed my appetite."


"I recently had a colonoscopy procedure, and afterwards, I didn't have a bowel movement for 4 days. I tried taking Miralax, and glycerine suppositories, and drinking 100 oz of water a day, but nothing worked! I went to the doctor and was told that my colon was now moving "sluggishly" and to get some magnesium citrate. I took it yesterday morning at 8am with a huge glass of water, followed by Gatorade, and by 12:30pm I was on the toilet going like a champ! I even cheered because I was that happy! But even extreme happiness has a down side! At 9:30pm last night, I was still going to the bathroom! Needless to say that, with my very sore bottom, I was no longer in a cheering mood. And today I am EXTREMELY gassy and bloated! But not constipated!"


"I hate it. Insertion wasn't bad but the cramps afterwards were. I've had it for a month and I'm on week three of my period. I'm always hungry. I have an extra few lbs now and I have an itchy and flakes scalp which I never had any of these issues before. I'm just sick of it and it was my last resort for birth control. I'm one of those unlucky woman who has a reaction to all of them. It's not good and I wouldn't recommend it to woman who have reactions or bad experiences with birth control. Everyone is different."


"Was having increasing difficulty with my left leg (drop foot, dragging, fatigue especially when on hills) and my left arm (typing characters out of order, weakness). Yes, I have Multiple Sclerosis. Took my first dose 3 days ago. Began to feel improvement within two doses, but thought it was a placebo effect. By the next day was I walking hills with ease, only muscle soreness (after) and a bit winded (during), but none of the neurological issues! I could also feel the medicine's effect begin to diminish about the 10th hour after a dose."


"I'm 20 years old, I've had Skyla for a year now. When I first got Skyla inserted by my gynecologist it was very painful. The pain feels like long major cramps while on your period but slightly worse. I did not take any medication before my appointment because my gynecologist said it wouldn't be that bad. I highly recommend taking some kind of pain medication before you get Skyla or any IUD. My cramps were so painful right after the insertion I had hot and cold flashes. My doctor noticed right away my oxygen levels were low and then I was given an oxygen mask. After my appointment I had painful cramps for three days and spotting for three months. After three months of spotting my period became normal. Periods get lighter every month."


"I have very oil skin especially forehead, cheeks and chin area. I'm 36 and always had perfect skin...well until a year ago. Constant breakouts on all oily prone areas of skin. I will get a pimple and a dark spot to follow. So now the pimple disappears and you have this hideous dark scar. So after trying everything under the sun. I went back to my dermatologist and she put me on Aczone. Please people try this..with every acne medicine your skin may get worse before better (unfortunately) don't give up and don't stress! Continue to use the product. Wash your face with a mild cleanser free of salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which will irritate your skin and make the drying worse. Aczone is fantastic it works! Use with Differin!"


"I have panic disorder....very effective."


"This medication definitely controls high blood pressure. However, talk about swelling - both feet and ankles.  Its a no win situation but what does help and helps substantially is weight loss and walking. Walking is the best thing since sliced bread - highly recommended.  With this medication a little exercise goes a long way.  Great reason to walk the dog."


"Took 100mg daily in the hospital and it did nothing. My stools were somewhat softer but they still would not pass.

I stopped taking it for awhile but after trying high fiber foods to keep me regular,  this only helped a little. I needed to drink more water.

I ended up on an osmotic laxative and it helped quite a bit but the medication is very expensive and my insurance won't  cover it.

Finally, I end up using Colace again but this time I took the maximum dose of 300mg before bed. This am I had a bowel movement that was easy but incomplete.  So tonight I took another 300mg dose.  We shall see how it goes. I am weary of dealing with this chronic problem.
Any one have any other suggestions?"


"Seroquel has been a very helpful sleep aid."


"Horrible. I got it in at the end of March this year, the bleeding began two weeks after I got it in and I bled for 7 months. My doctor suggested I try things like taking diclofenac for a week and it didn't help one bit. I bled lightly at first and as it progressed it made me bleed heavier and heavier. Didn't go ONE day without bleeding, had to use tampons and liners for 7 months straight. Also made me break out more, only upside was weight loss. My doctors also suggested I use birth control pills to see if it would stop the bleeding but I had had enough! If you enjoy not bleeding and being able to engage in any kind of sexual activity DO NOT get the nexplanon!!!!"


"Before I started taking this I was very easy going and rarely let little things get to me. As soon as I started taking it I got horrible mood swings, which have continued on and off ever since (I give my boyfriend all the credit in the world for putting up with it). Also immediately started gaining weight, about 30 lbs until I basically started starving myself. Plus my breasts grew from about a C to a DD and starting to feel saggy, which wreaks all kind of havoc on my back and stomach muscles. My periods have been very heavy and previous were always very light. It seems like the only days I'm not bloated are when I take the placebos. I only rated as high as I did because I haven't gotten pregnant :p (yet)"


"This medicine helps me relax won't feel drowsy at all the next day or feel honesty rested the next day"


"I am a 28 year old healthy female. I was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia just recently and was put on Toprol XL 25 mg. I have only had a few minor attacks since being on this medication however I have side effects - Constantly exhausted and don't feel like myself and I have a heavy feeling in my chest which is extremely uncomfortable.  Side effects have not subsided much since I started the medication 5 weeks ago. The side effects are bad enough to where I'm tempted to stop taking it and take my chances with the SVT! My doctor is recommending ablation procedure in hopes of that solving my problem and get me off the medication."


"I have been put on this twice now and it didn't do anything to help me either time."


"Very happy with Ambien. I've used a half tablet on and off for about two years. It really helps me relax and fall asleep. Which can be really hard when you are taking six college courses. Just make sure you take it right as you fall asleep. And do not up your dosage if you feel you are building a "tolerance"."


"I got diagnosed with PCOS in 7/15. Started metformin HCL ER 1000mg mid August  for a week and then bumped up to 1500mg the next week. I am 5'4 and started at 197lb. Now on 10/7/15 I am at 184 so a 13lb loss. I did get diarrhea when I first started but that resolved it's self after a week. I find that I have very little appetite for greasy foods. If anything when I eat unhealthy food I get nauseous so I'm avoiding it now. I go to the gym every once in a while and still managed to loss weight! Meeting my doctor next week to see if weight loss pills are an option!"


"I started taking this after it was recommended by a second GI doctor who performed a endoscopic ultrasound in an attempt to determine the cause of my chest pain (recently diagnosed as nutcracker esophagus). I had been on AciPhex for years with excellent results but Dexilant has been giving me a host of symptoms. My acid reflux has returned and I have developed severe diarrhea, gas and bloating that is resistant to all anti-diarrhea medications - both OTC and prescription. Hopefully I will go back to the AciPhex next week. I don't think I can stand this much longer."


"Well! This is my first full week of mirena insertion and I am loving it so far. I was a bit skeptical with getting an IUD and it took me some time to get to the doc to have this done (4 months of thinking & review reading)! I didn't like the reviews that was out here so I began to get cold feet and not do it. BUT I really needed some form of BC. I have tried birth control pills for years and that was nice but it wasn't so nice because it raised my pressure! ( I was that 0.5% on the label I guess). However the procedure was standard it hurt like anything during insertion but no worst than cramps. Same day a lil bleeding but that went away the next day. After 3 days I was good to jog, have sex, swim , whatever! 5 yrs of NO worries, go 4 it !!"


"I have been on this for 6 weeks. The first 4 weeks 25mgs at night and now the next two weeks 50 mgs at night. I have multiple herniated and torn discs from an accident and could not sleep. I have tried many other sleeping aid (Ambien ETC.) and none of them are even close. This medicine is amazing. I sleep through the night now(6 -9 hrs) amazing. Once in awhile a little groggy in the morning for about 20 minutes but that's it. Unbelievable. In a league of it own for sleep."


"Saxenda has not helped me at all. It made me super tired and fatigue, bloated and iratable. I have been taking it now for almost 4 months, didn't lose any weight at all, it did bring my appetite down but almost made my weight stand still. So maybe this medication might be good to help keep you at a desired weight. Now this medication may work for others but unfortunately it did not do anything for me "


"Zofran saved my life; literally. My morning sickness was horrendous, and this is the only thing that made me feel great!"


"Had severe diarrhea and vomiting. Can’t eat lose 17 lbs in 12 days. Very weak with severe  abdominal pain. Was not told  that the side effects could be this bad. Not able to get around the house to sick to eat. Confusion and now bouts of crying can take this medicine. I haven’t had an injection in over a week but still feel just as bad. Don’t know why they put this on the market. Feel like my body is destroyed on the inside"


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"My little boys are 9 and 5 and have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and ADHD. I was at the end of my rope with everything.I didnt believe that anything would help.My 9 year old started taking Intuniv in July( 6 months ago) and it took about a month to adjust to it but so far it has work like a miracle drug.His ticks have decreased by about 90 percent.His behavior is so much better.His outlook on like has changed for the better. I, like most mothers,want the best for my boys.I was against all meds untill intuniv..My 5 year old is just starting out with it. I pray that it works great on him just like it did for my 9 year old. I am proud of my boys and will not ever allow their disability to control their life."


"I originally started taking Aviane about 7 months ago because i had pretty bad acne.
After about 2 months on this pill my face had cleared up COMPLETLEY. I would get maybe one or two little pimples about two days before my period would come, but other then that I had nothing (which was really nice for me since I've been struggling with acne since the 7th grade). Besides that I had no weight gain, no cramps. My period was a little irregular for the first couple months, but it got regulated, and they are great, light and only 3 days. I have tried other birth control pills including Orthro Tri-Cyclen, Mononessa and Previfem, but this one by far has worked the best for me."


"Maxalt did nothing and oral sumatriptan stopped working so I tried Zomig spray. I followed the directions exactly and still got a ton of product dripping down the back of my throat (which is normal). Either my migraine kept getting worse of the Zomig made it worse. Either way, this did not work for me."


"Have tried other medication (Sertraline) previously and experienced some nasty side effects. This time I requested something different and was prescribed Propranolol hydrochloride. I must say I have noticed a vast improvement in my stress and anxiety levels and have not had any nasty side effects. I am grateful to have finally found something that works."


"I took a 10 day dose 1 year ago for a sinus infection, and only remember feeling much better in a short time. Since I was already miserable, I don't remember having any adverse reactions.  Recently, I got a 7 day dose for another sinus infection and an ear infection, and I felt good on day 3 and 4 with only mild nausea and dizziness. Taking it on a full stomach helped.  I started to feel poor on day 5 and developed a terrible headache that lasted 2 days. By day 7, I developed severe fatigue, muscle, tendon and joint pain.  I agree with other reviews, in that this is a very effective medicine, but the side effects can be severe.  I am glad to hear that these go away in a few days."


"I tried the NuvaRing twice.  The first time was for about three months and it was great, but I had to switch birth controls, because it was so expensive.  I started using it again when I could afford it.  I have been on it the last four years.  I have about zero to no sex drive and experience dryness during sex.  The last few months, it has been moving around during sex and makes it even more uncomfortable for me.  It doesn't make sense to me to use a birth control that kills you sex drive and therefore the reason you are on it, so I'm switching to the IUD in the next couple of weeks."


"I am on my second week of Victoza. Started taking the 1.2 dose today. Made me a little nauseated the first week. Today, not so much. I am a little constipated with the medicine though. No other side effects. So far, I'm liking it. One shot a day instead of a pill twice a day works for me!"


"Just on obesity cusp by less than 2lbs was prescribed Orlistat. I got a terrible stomach ache within a week, kept passing out and couldn't eat.

My liver levels were tested they came in at 138 liver disease occurs at 110 for a non drinker not good. I could not eat at all for a week the medication I had obviously abruptly discontinued. Eventually I started to improve.

In total I lost 7lbs. Unsure as to whether it was Orlistat, starvation or illness through Orlistat.

I thought I was going to die, but I have re started the medication in the hope to lose weight.

Worth the risk? Only if the obesity is going to result in your death.

Weigh up your health issues due to obesity against liver damage to make an informed decision."


"I started taking Gabapentin three months ago for bulging disc and nerve pain. I'm currently on 300mg a day. This dosage helps about 90% of the time for pain. But I've always suffered from social anxiety. I noticed after taking Gabapentin for maybe a month or so that my crazy, continuous worries were going away. Now three months in, I feel so bubbly and chatty, and not afraid to talk to people, and I'm not afraid to take part in social activities that used to terrify me. I was reading about Gabapentin online, and when I found out that it's sometime prescribed for anxiety, it hit me: Wow. Since I've been taking this, I've been feeling so much better. This drug is amazing. I feel like now I'm the person I was always supposed to be."


"This pill has been awesome in regulating my moods and periods. My periods are only 4 days long and I have stopped having to take my prescribed pain medication when bleeding! Period is about 10 X lighter than it used to be. I've been having really vivid and cool dreams since I started taking this pill, so that's pretty nice as well. Bonus: my boobs have grown so much and are so much perkier and round now!!"


"Well, I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow afternoon and have been prescribed Movi-Prep for my preparation. I am a terribly nervous patient and I liked to read up about every single little detail on everything.

I read every  review on this page, on every other website and many others too and I wanted to give my opinion. Its not as bad as everyone says.

It really isn't that bad, the packet recommends every 15 minutes 8oz. I managed 12/13oz every 10 minutes and finished the first litre in half an hour, only because I wanted to pace myself. I could have easily done the litre in the space of ten minutes. Currently waiting for the effects to kick in.

Im not overly looking forward to the 6AM litre, but I'm not as terrified as I was today"


"I FINALLY GOT IT TAKEN OUT AND I FEEL LIKE A WHOLE NEW PERSON!! I had no pain getting it out and I cried from relief from how much better I immediately felt. Back on the pill but I would NEVER recommend this to ANYONE!!! I don't care about the effectiveness, the side effects were NASTY AND ABSOLUTELY MISERABLE. So bummed I wasted a year on this crap!"


"Gives me heartburn and indigestion. Also makes me nauseous. Prefer the depo shot, wish it was for more long term."


"I have had Mirana in now for almost 3 years, and will get it removed next week. I have gained almost 50lbs since I have started using this. I have gone through periods of depression and have no energy! I have also had multiple pelvic infections caused by Mirena. I am happy that I will soon have this removed and be back to my thin happy self again! Oh the only plus about this is that I have not had a period since insertion, but I bled almost every time I had sex."


"Recommened by doctor when son got staph infection from severe diaper rash (along with antibiotics)."


"I've been on implanon for about a month and a half. I also have read all the horrible reviews but I still decided to give it a try since everyone's body responds differently. For the first month I didn't have any spotting or period but when the time was due for when my usual period came around I started to spot. It's not heavy but itw annoying because I ruined all my pretty underwear! I haven't gained weight, and I think a lot of women like to blame birth control for their absent minded decisions. I haven't experienced any mood swings but I am a lot more sensitive. What I mean by this is if there is something sad on the news I start tearing up. The only downside of this BC is the spotting. Other than that I think it's great. No pregnancy :)"


"Used Zyrtec for years and it keeps the hives/welts at bay.  Works great."


"Do not be freaked out by the other reviews (like I was.) The prep is drinkable, I sliced lemons and sucked on them after each drink-that worked beautifully.  Mild cramping as it worked, but it worked quickly.  Prep H kept stinging in check.  Don't let these reviews deter you, it's way easier than a stomach bug."


"I am now a senior in high school and have had mild to moderate acne since I have been 15 years old. My acne worsens during the fall and I visited my dermatologist fall of my sophomore year in high school. I was prescribed tretinoin cream .1%. It helped, but a lot of the time, my skin was just as oily. I fought with my acne until I decided to stop using acne medication all together. The summer before my senior year, my mom bought me coconut oil and I use it before I go to bed and every time I shower. I wash my face and then lather the oil on my face. I wash it off but it leaves a shiny coat on my skin. I have been using this method for about 2-4 months and my skin is far less red and I have very few breakouts."


"This medication works very well for me. I take it with Pristiq and it is a very good combination. Haven't felt this good for a year."


"I wasn't sure if this drug was helping with OCD.  When asked I would reply, "it seems to make it easier to deal with it".  Then my Doc decided to lower my dose in order to take me off it.  When I got to 60mg I lost it.  The obsessive thoughts were out of control.  Compulsions increased as well.  I am back on 100mg and feeling and thinking much better.  The med helps a lot, but doesn't fix me completely.  I challenge my compulsions every day so I can reinforce that I do not need them."


"Starting feeling bad on Sunday went to my Dr. On Monday she said I had the flu so I started Tamiflu it seems to have helped me a lot and pretty quick I just have had a terrible headache for 2 days and diarrhea other than that its been great.. Just can't handle this headache"


"I was told by my gastrointerologist that I was a bit blocked up and suggested that I took a sachet of movicol and 1 tablet of dulcolax. Never ever ever again. I think this would have to be the worst pain I have ever had in my whole life. I ended up going to the ER as I thought I was dying. I had severe stomach pains and thought I was going to be sick. I didn't even go to the toilet once! "


"This medicine works great for me."


"Whenever you start birth control, you're suppose to give it a three month trial before you determine if it's garbage or not. The reason being is because your body is adjusting to the new birth control, and of course you're going to experience break out bleeding, common birth control side effects, and of course being overly emotional. On the other hand, despite the break out bleeding and the mood swings I get from time to time, I love Microgestin! It's a reliable birth control if used correctly, so if you're forgetful, forget the pill and find another form of birth control! Within the past nine months I've used it I had lighter periods, didn't break out as much, and I didn't feel any weight gain. I recommend this product to anyone!"


"I'm a sixteen year old and I have been using epiduo for 6 month now and it has given me miraculous result. I had acne all over my face and my dermatologist prescribed me epiduo. It was a kinda slow process for me, maybe because I don't have good patience but now I have pure clear skin without even the scars. I have an extremely oily skin and when I read the side effects of this cream I was kinda reluctant to use this cream. But I had a try and trust me, I didn't have the 'd' of dryness on my skin. In fact my skin became more oily . Overall I'm in love with this cream and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a sensitive skin."


"I was prescribed 30mg Cymbalta 3 months ago to treat hot flashes/sweats.  After just one pill, the hot flashes/sweats were gone.  Before I was having 7-8 sweats per day. Going on 4 months now and the hot flash/sweats are starting to slowly come back but they are still fewer than before.  I want to keep taking and will have a recheck next month to see if I should increase to 60mg.  All positive feedback so far."


"Awesome! Best thing I ever used on my cystic acne. Bought OTC Differin about a month ago and I haven't had a cyst since, which is unheard of for me. For the first time in years my complexion is smoother, skin is clear, and pores look smaller. Some dryness and redness at first, but subsided. Love this stuff!"


"Overall this medicine prevented migraines. I found that I had less migraines, but when I do get migraines they are of the same severity as when I'm not being medicated. I have no side effects that I know of. Previous medicines didn't decrease the frequency but did decrease severity. However, I had numbness in my hands and feet while on these medicines."


"Keppra has kept me from having another seizure after a cavernous malformation bleed 4 months ago."


"This med has made me feel sick from the first day I started, I was hoping the side effects would become less as time went by, however I can't not stand the way I feel, so I am done!"


"I've been on orsynthia since I was 14. I am now almost 19. I am nauseous a lot and cry for no reason. I am very moody all of the time and and have a lot of mood swings. I have an EXTREMELY low sex drive, to the point that I think it will ruin my relationship some day. I am sexually active but I am always safe using condoms so I haven't gotten pregnant. For me, orsynthia has stopped the clotting during my periods but I still will get cramps and my periods will sometimes be very heavy. I never got acne so that hasn't been a problem for me. If I were you I would steer clear of orsynthia and make this your last choice birth control."


"I used this last night for migraines. I took two pills and felt like I was drunk, even when I woke up. It knocked me out cold for 10 hours and I still felt like that when I woke up. I have been exhausted all day also. My migraine is gone, but I can barely keep my eyes open. "


"I decided to try out Nexplanon...even with all the bad reviews.  The first month was the worst.  I never had such a horrible menstrual cycle in my life, lasted the entire month.  Finally, it quit and I still haven't had a period since (so far 4 months).  No spotting at all.  The only problem that I have now is acne.  I always had a clear face but now I have a bunch of blemishes.  I have noticed a change in my moods but its much like the swings you have on birth control pills.  Frankly, I'm way more stable on birth control than I am when I'm not on birth control so it has helped.  Otherwise, I didn't have any other side effects."


"For about 5 months I struggled with melasma from birth control pills. I originally thought it was just from a bad sunburn but I finally decided to go to my dermatologist. She prescribed tri luma. It cost around $120 (insurance did not cover) but I have to say it was worth it. I've been using it for about 3 weeks and the brown splotches on my face are almost all gone. I saw improvement in a week. My only regret is that I did not visit the dermatologist sooner to get it!! Its a lot of money but it definitely works. Very excited to not look like a star trek character anymore ;)"


""Absolutely" amazing. 10 out of 10. Only mild headache as a side effect for approximately 4-5 hours. But this medicine is a miracle. I took 100 mg as a dose like 45 minutes before intercourse and it did wonders. We made love 6 times non-stop and I think we could continue. Saved my whole relationship. Owe that to Pfizer."


"This was my first time on the pill, and I can say that it has been great. I gained a few pounds the first month, but I also started lifting weights and eating a lot more to help build muscle the same time I started taking it, so I can't say definitively that the pill is what made me gain weight (and by gain weight I mean like 5 to 7 pounds--I haven't gained or lost more than 2 or 3 in the past 4 years as a high schooler so that was pretty significant for me). It didn't clear up my acne but it didn't make it any worse, I've had no mood swings, no cramps, no pms symptoms, no bloating, really no side effects at all. The only real change I've experienced by taking this is that it made my period more regular and lighter. I have no complaints"


"I have been on this for about two and half months, seems to be working very excited about it."


"I used Lamisil for 3 months and it cleared up my big toe perfectly...........Now my other foot has it on its big toe so Yes You betcha I am going on another 3 month dose.  It really works."


"I'm getting my first Xolair shot today.  Currently I am covered in hives from head to toe, itching severely.  My last hive out break was in June 2016 and they went away after 6 weeks on their own.   I'm unresponsive to all the medication, prednisone, zyrtec, ranitidine, singular, gabapentin (for itching) hydroxyzine, Benadryl.   I take them all when I have a flare up.   I'm absolutely miserable and call my allergy specialist daily.  This current flare up has been going for a few days and I had some xolair waiting for me in the office since June.  I'm excited that this may be the cure that I need to prevent this misery.   Will keep you posted."


"TO ANYONE SEEKING HELP GETTING CLEAN AND GETTING OFF OF HEROINE, PAIN KILLERS, AND RELATED OPIATES READ THIS!

I'm only 19 and I started using pain killers as a recreation activity when I was about 14/15. I started on Vicodin and Percocet, buying them off the street, and using them to enhance the high. This was the period of my life when I wasn't addicted to opiates..

I'm 19 now and became a heavy user of heroin. I began using heroin at age 18 and since then was snorting a bundle or two a day. I was sick & tired of my life and no longer had a mental addiction but a physical dependency. SUBOXONE WORKS & will help you clean up and stay clean. It only takes 3-5 pills to help you through the duration of your withdrawal period. GET SOME"


"All of the side effects listed for alprazolam, are completely ridiculous. It's sooo long, and most of the side effects must be from another medication. Most side effects from alprazolam are: tiredness, don't drive until your used to the medication
 They don't cause weight gain, or weight loss, don't cause any change in libido
  I can't even begin to explain why this website mentions every part of your body affected, including death.  Now, there is a few things you really shouldn't mix with alprazolam, like pain pills. Which is true. But simply you take this medication, it makes you calm right away. And it has a short half life, so it's out of your system in no time. The list of 100 or so side effects just don't happen, unless your allergic."


"I mainly wanted to talk about withdrawal from this medication. It does work very well for depression. I honestly felt a lot better after being depressed for 4 or 5 years before I sought treatment. Just a warning to those who are considering stopping the medication...please consult your doctor and do it gradually. I stopped taking it and at the end of a 7 day period I felt like I was having a heart attack. My chest wouldn't stop hurting and I felt nauseous and dizzy. "


"Luvox made my teeth hurt.  Absolutely no effect on my mood. "


"My cat was given Buprenex oral after surgery.  I'm assuming it worked on his pain but now that he's off of it he's "seeing ghosts in the house" and slinking around in fear.  Hallucinations are one of the side effects.  Just letting other pet parents know what can happen.  I'm sure it will wear off but for now it's just upsetting to watch."


"I've had mine for a little over a year. Trying to schedule its removal. Never have had issues with depression, anxiety. And this past year I ended up in a mental hospital from severe depression, back in September. I'm on medication now, and it sucks.
Great on having no period. But I stopped having a sex drive, on top of the horrible depression. Needless to say, I did my research but never thought I would be one of the few to suffer with the depression side effect so strongly.

Wish I could rate it better but for anyone considering this as your form of birth control be aware of the side effects and the signs of them, before they become to severe."


"I'm 7 days post spinal surgery and had been provided stool softener after surgery to help movement. After 4 days, trying sennacot, dulcolax, Beet root juice, plums, prunes & milk of magnesia I tried Fleet. Like the other reviews state, it isn't really uncomfortable, but just gets things moving. I recommend that you buy more than one, as I bought the twin pack and it was only a few dollars.

First use, I only moved things enough that the hard bits came away. Then, there was some relief. Later that evening, I guess finally the other items I taken pushed the rest through so I had bad diarrhea on/off for a while. However, I felt 10X better.

The next day, I kept normal with a bowel movement and again on day 7, I'm using the 2nd bottle."


"I have had bad PTSD, anxiety and panic attacks and it does work for me. I'm happy to hear it works for others, though."


"This med works so well for me.  However, I went through nearly a DOZEN other meds before hitting the jackpot.

My particular form of depression leaves me tearful all the time, and over the most trivial of things: a song or poem, a touching TV commercial, even a good restaurant meal!  It's hard to exist in the world when things--good and bad--leave me so emotionally moved.

And without Zoloft I will get obsessed with things like a tragic news story (would spend days reading every detail I could find), or even manically getting interested in finding all I could about some random subject (history of alchemy, the witness protection program, the practice of crop rotation, etc.). This goes beyond curiosity.

Long story short: Zoloft works for me!"


"I have strugged a lot from psychosis worsened by Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)/Variegate Porphyria(VP). Originally, it was thought that I was a High-Functioning Schizophrenic, with various other labels. Thorazine, when it was first used on me, was to calm me down when I was on the brink of a Blackout Rage, effectively knocking me out, and for a while after I woke up, the hallucinations were surprisingly minimized.
Once released from that facility, I was on a treatment haitus. Later, I was prescribed Thorazine again. It didn't make it all go away. But it helped take the edge off and help me maintain control."


"I started this for anxiety and depression, mostly social anxiety. It definitely helped with my social anxiety but not in a good way. I swear it caused a personality change. I went from being terrified of talking around people to randomly blurting out weird stuff in class and being squirrelly and hyper. I went from this quiet shy girl to being kind of whacko. I started getting in trouble in class for being disruptive. I was regularly displaying behavior that was inappropriate in public. Weirdest thing ever. I discontinued it and after a little while was back to myself. Not sure how common this is? Very strange."


"Lorzone immensely improved my severe whiplash after just one dose (effects felt next day).

First thing I noticed was that it relaxed my diaphragm, causing me to burp, and it relaxed other areas causing me to cough regularly.

Two thumbs up! "


"The first couple times I took it was fine, the sign effects were minimal. I stopped using it for a few months and I went back to it and this time was the worst one, I took it June and by August my period had already begun, it came with bad acne, I gained weight super fast, and since then I've had my period! It horrible I feel tired all the time,and cramping for 6 weeks now it feels like it's never going to end!"


"Since my last post I have continued to have all the amazing benefits of Cialis 5mg without any side effects at all. I have now tried taking the medicine daily, every second day, with no loss of potency, and my own routine of Day 1 am, Day 2 pm, Day 3 skip, Day 4 as Day 1 etc.  If I take daily as prescribed I have noticed that the very best time of day to take it is lunchtime, so the very hardest erections occur at evening and morning bedtimes.  Yes it's expensive but I am very happy with it and will continue taking it. Absolutely Transformational!"


"I was a heroin addict for about 5 years and have used methadone and Suboxone maintenance.  I have been on Suboxone for five months and like methadone it is working well to keep me off heroin.  But I do want to comment on side effects of both medications that are not mentioned often enough.  As far as methadone went, my boyfriend and I had no sex drive.  And on Suboxone, I have a great sex drive, but have a very difficult time climaxing.  My boyfriend is also experiencing sexual side effects from Suboxone.  He has no sex drive and has a difficult time getting an erection and even harder time climaxing.  I think these are side effects people need to be aware of while deciding on a method of treatment."


"1 month on this medication and no side effects. Love not giving myself shots. Will see Doctor in March to see how it is helping. Hoping for the best."


"I love minocycline! I used to get so many little whiteheads that it make my face look like it was covered with mosquito bites or something. The pills cleared it up in about a week and I haven't had any acne since. I don't have oily skin so the pills were great, the creams I tried just irritated my skin. I strongly recommend minocycline!"


"While going through titration I had intense mood swings. Extreme happiness and seething anger over ridiculous things.

When I forget to take a pill it makes me EXTREMELY ill. Nausea, dizziness, fogginess, etc. On a day to day basis: Sometimes I forget words, phrases and even once, my ATM pin number. It's like I'm grasping for them and they're just not there. I also get lightning-like, "zinging" headaches. They were worse during titration, but they haven't gone away. They usually happen when I'm at work.

In addition, I often feel like I'm in a fog, and have had a few instances where my words will slur together like my brain just can't quite form them right."


"My neurologist put me on Keppra for migraines and hot flashes-works wonderfully well!!!!!

I have a life again!"


"I've been using ativan for anxiety and insomnia for the last 5 or so years.  Lately I have been having side effects after taking only 1-2 pills at night for sleep.  It does help me fall asleep but the next day I wake up nauseous.  And I'm nauseous all day.  Another weird side effect that it seems no one else has experienced is that my skin feels weird, like my fingers feel like there is a coating on them...It's hard to describe but it happens every time I take ativans.
I get no side effects like this from valium or xanax.  I hope my doctor will switch for me."


"Got it in March 2015 and no period since! Only thing I dislike is I can feel it under my skin ::shiver::"


"Adderall has improved my life drastically! So drastically that I had to come on here and write about it. Since I have ADHD, simple tasks can be very hard for me. I'm 19 and just started working at a store and before being on it I was having trouble following directions and a manager even told me I needed extra training. Anyway, I managed to do well enough to not be asked to leave. Now that I'm on it I think my managers are sort of shocked at how productive I am. So much that the store manager even came up to me and said the other managers have told her that I've improved so much and become a very hard worker. On my last 2 anatomy exams I got a B. I'm able to focus and do things without giving up so easily."


"I had intense sneezing for 2 days. My dad went to the medical shop and asked for a tablet to control it. The chemist gave montelukast and after one tablet in the night continuous movement and slight restlessness in the night, though it stopped the sneezing."


"completely lost every bit of sex drive i had. gained about 10 pounds, mostly in my breast. helped my acne slightly."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"I have Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraines, and I was prescribed Midrin and Imitrex. Midrin is the only medication I've ever had that truly helped the migraines! I don't know if it was taken off the market and put back on, but I just got my first prescription for it about 2 months ago, and have since refilled it once. So I know it's available where I am."


"I have Bipolar II and I couldn't sleep and was suffering from mania and cutting. It helped with all of that. I could fall asleep in 10 minutes which was a god send. I went through the pharmacutic patient assistance program to get it free because it cost me $200 a month. After taking it for a while I noticed it was causing neurological problems in the form of foot drop. I constantly tripped and fell and had to wear a bulky brace on my foot. I came of of saphris during a manic episode and noticed that my foot healed. Saphris is good in some was but bad in others."


"Shameful of being an alcoholic but also a realist, the decision was finally made to "get the better of my "Monster"!.'   Three years prior to becoming sober I began taking the 'suggested-on-the-bottle-dosage' of milk thistle, three times a day.  A pharmacist/client had suggested I do this for the "sake of your liver".  Just prior to stopping drinking, finally, I had various tests run for my physician's and my curiosity.  One year after becoming sober the same tests were again run.  The liver test was almost normal.  I am sorry I do not know the "numbers" but I was told my liver function was about 55% while drinking.  Now it was 94%!  And it continues to improve as I still take this supplement.  Thank you dear pharmacist and milk thistle!"


"I had the Mirena inserted after the birth of my 2nd child. I have had the Mirena for 3 1/2 years now and at first it was fine, very light periods and eventually no periods at all. My husband did complain a few times about the strings during intercourse but that's about it. However for about the last year and a 1/2 I have had crazy side effects off and on: weight loss (not complaining about that) anxiety, depression, no sex drive, nausea, sore breast, bloating, stomach pain, cystic acne. You name it I've got it. I have 2 boys (3 & 4) and they stay active but now I just have no energy. I know everyone reacts differently to birth control but I honestly believe that these side effect come with time so just keep an eye on your behavior changes."


"Celexa helped me immensely with my social anxiety. It completely changed my personality for the better. I finally felt confident and stopped having frequent anxiety and panic attacks.

     The only downside to taking this drug was that it was a bit too good at reducing my anxiety. I gained a total of 80 pounds in the first two years of taking it. I used to be obsessed with my weight, weighing myself multiple times a day and having anxiety attacks over it.  Celexa took away my insecurities, but at a major cost to my physical health.

     I was on Celexa for 7 years and only decided to try something else because I was having difficulty becoming motivated to lose weight, and found that it was not helping me enough with depression."


"On Sutent  for 9 months and was extremely fatigued but minimally nauseous.  Doctor guesstimate  is an additional 9 months.  Original diagnosis was clear cell cancer and removed right kidney.  Annual exam revealed it metastisized to left adrenal gland.  Pet scan reveals some tumors have disappeared and remaining ones are shrinking.  No new tumors seem to have appeared. My quality of life has not seemed to have decreased and I feel blessed everyday that Sutent therapy is working for me."


"I was on nuvaring for about 3 years & I loved it! No pills to worry about, easy in easy out, comfortable. But I recently got out of a serious relationship & wanted to see what I would feel like without BC. I feel AMAZING.
Nuvaring GREATLY reduced my sexdrive (it feels so amazing to know it was this medication & not me). It also gave me intense PMS mood swings (which I also thought was me).
Essentially what this birth control (& most) do, is release such high levels of hormones, as to trick your body into thinking you're already pregnant. So essentially taking nuvaring was like being a raging dried up bitch for 3 years. I would try something else..

Gave a 5 b/c it was very effective in preventing pregnancy."


"Since I have been using Tudorza Pressair I have not had an exacerbation & I definitely use my rescue inhaler less. Very happy with it!"


"Not as effective as other generics"


"Also for rheumatoid arthritis. FANTASTIC, to say the LEAST!"


"Suffering from Depression And Epilepsy made worse by exhaustion and insomnia. I found Temazepam(20mg) a true life saver, allowing me to live more than I ever have. Before if I'd had a poor nights sleep I was too afraid to venture out in case I had a seizure and hurt myself. I no longer have to live like that. "


"I have had the Mirena placed 16 months ago.  I am 30 and have 3 year old twins. It was a little bit painful to have it placed.  The Mirena has helped my mood swings and not so much for the acne.  I was iffy about if the first 5 months I had it.  I cramped hard and the bleeding was heavy. I have always been a spotter not a bleeder.  But after 6 months, it lightened up and now I only have light spotting.  I don't miss taking the pill everyday.  My moods are wonderful!  I used to be an emotional roller coaster with other birth controls.  I am retaining my baby weight.  I can NOT shed it.  I exercise,  I don't know if it is just me or if it is the Mirena holding onto what I have.  I don't plan on having it taken out any time soon."


"Been on this medicine for a month now and have lost 10lbs. I'm very excited and can't wait to lose more."


"I have been using AndroGel for the last two months and the results are great. More energy and more sex drive. I will be 50 soon and AndroGel makes me feel young again. Thanks to Androgel I do not need to take Viagra."


"I'm 19 and I've been taking Loestrin 24 Fe for 7 months now. Before starting the pill, my periods had always been manageable and short. I started the pill simply for birth control. Now that I've been taking the pill regularly, my periods have lasted only about 2 days and have been extremely light. I was just supposed to have had my period and I didn't get it. I took a pregnancy test and I'm NOT pregnant. True, being on birth control does give me peace of mind, however it'd be nice to actually get a period once a month. This is my only complaint about this pill."


"I started depo in April of 2015 because of extremely painful periods. At first it was great, I had no period the month following, but then in June I started spotting, it wasn't a full blown period but it lasted for nearly 3 weeks. Then came the next shot in July; no period for a month & then spotting for 2 weeks. Then the October shot; same thing except I started spotting early January which lasted up until I was due for my next shot. I'm wanting to switch to the pill. It was great for lessening cramps, but terrible for the ongoing bleeding. My acne got worse, I didn't become depressed, I didn't gain weight, but I've been the same weight for 4 years, sex drive may have lessened, & I'm not pregnant."


"I'm 22 years old and have two little boys. My husband says he hopes to one day have a girl so I figured 5 years should be enough time to decide. I got the Mirena last year and the only side effect I had was hair loss but I'm not quite sure if it was the Mirena or from just having another baby. But other than that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I have been reading all these reviews and they were almost all negative I was wondering if something was wrong with me. Since I got the Mirena last year I lost weight, no more cramps, lightened periods, and a better sex drive (probably because I don't have to worry if I'm going to get pregnant), I feel safe. So would I recommend the Mirena, YES."


"Okay so I'm 15 and I've been on this birth control for almost 3 months. I've never been more emotional or sad in my life. I didn't know what it was until I found this website. My mood swings have been crazy and have effected my relationship. Besides that, my skin is clearer, I've lost weight, my appetite is really small, but my breasts are larger  and nothing has changed with my period, it's not lighter or heavier, I'm hoping that changes soon though. I might change to a different contraceptive because the moody thing is way too much but besides that I'm not pregnant so yeah"


"Great medicine. No side effects."


"I had Mirena for 4ish years.  I had no pregnancies and almost no periods, which is exactly what I wanted.

I did have to make an OB appointment and have a quick ultrasound to check it once.  I felt it move somehow during sex and then had a bit of bleeding.  OB confirmed that it was just a scratch and not a uterine puncture or anything major.  The other downside for me was sexual side effects, most notably "diminished arousal response"

Even with those two negatives, I would get Mirena again if I were in a position where preventing pregnancy was essential."


"I have only been taking this medicine for a week, I am being treated for inflammatory bowel disease and nothing else has worked. So far I think I am on the way to being cured. I am keeping my fingers crossed. After two weeks I have to report back to my physician as to my experience with this medicine."


"I had few tablets tested before and that's why I know how to use them, but the problem with those tablets were that they gave me headaches but using levitra was amazing, for it has no side infects. What I did find was unusual is because you should NOT take it with food, you should take it empty stomach, if u had some thing to eat then wait for at least 3 to 4 hours before taking levitra tablet, once you took it wait for 15 to 20 minutes before action. So you can eat food after you take levitra table on empty stomach and it will work 100%"


"Lost 45lbs. Actually lost too much weight. Started looking bony. Actually had 2 different doctors tell me I had last too much.  I have never heard that from an MD before which is probably why I kept at it. I only started off wanting to loose 12 to 15 but the lbs may coming off and didn't stop. I've been weaning myself off since I saw pics of my face and chest. And yes, bones are sticking out.  Qsymia worked for me. It's expensive but nothing except surgery and starvation helped before and with this med it was so easy."


"SEVERE WEIGHT GAIN and METABOLIC SYNDROME! I had always suffered from anxiety from childhood to adulthood. My doctor prescribed a low dosage of 150 MG in December 2010, At the time I was prescribed Seroquel XR 150 MG, I weighed 96 lbs, petite frame, size 0 or 2.  On January 11, 2012, I weighed in at 136 lbs. The 40 lbs of weight gain within one year went to my abdomen and I am covered in cellulite on my abs, hips, back, buttocks and thighs. I monitored my diet and intake the entire time, but the weight gain was out of control."


"I've been taking reclipsen for almost two years. The first 3 months I threw up every morning. To this day, each pill I take I experience nausea. I hate it. I realize now it's not me and just the pill. I stopped taking it for a month and felt so much better. Also, I have no sex drive anymore so I guess it does it's "job.""


"So I gave it an ok review score because it did make feel less depressed. However, as a whole I think cymbalta is bad for you and can lead to terrible health consequences. The side effects I experienced while taking the drug (30 mgs for 6 months) were horrible and I gained a ton of weight which didn't help the initial cause of me wanting to take the drug - depression (when you don't feel confident your less happy, what can I say). A few lbs to become a happier person is ok, but it really made me gain weight and also made me tired, nausea, sweaty, and experience muscle spasms. Along with this, withdrawing was horrible. I wish big pharma would be less money hungry and focus on creating effective medications with reduced side effects."


"I've only been taking Wellbutrin XL for about a month, but it works better than the other drugs I've tried. I'm still not 100% maybe like 70% back to my old self. The side effects I have are dry mouth, ringing ears, and headaches. I haven't lost any weight like other people have said they have. I'm not that concerned with that part. I'm petite. I take 150 MG and I'm 18."


"Was put on this for depression/anxiety and it was a disaster! About 40 minutes after I took it I started to feel very nauseous and had bad diarrhea. I also felt very hot and had a lot of anxiety (more anxiety than I had in the first place). Later on I noticed it made me yawn quite a bit, and each time I yawned my jaw would stay clenched for a couple of seconds before it would relax again. I only took it for one day, and almost 2 days later I am still having some nausea, yawning and burping a lot. According to the other reviews, it seems like it either works for you or it doesn't. I am obviously not one of the people it works for!"


"I was able to perform normally at my high stress job again. Prior to Celexa, I was ready to switch careers from anxiety resulting from extreme stress."


"I'm 22 and this is my first birth control to have. My doctor basically pressured me that this selective medicine was the right choice for me. I have been taking this pill for about one week prior to being off my menstrual cycle in the midst of taking these pills, I rapidly began another menstrual cycle or what some call "break through bleeding". I've also became very emotionally to the point where I would call my mother and cry. And lastly my doctor advised me it would ease my cramps, which was a lie it actually made the pain worst. I didn't even finish my first week before I changed to another BC!!"


"I started taking this medication for major depression and anxiety. The first month was great I was sleeping well and I was very happy and wasn't stressed then it all turned. I began to have vivid nightmares that I woke crying and screaming. I started having trouble staying asleep not just from the nightmares but I couldn't bring myself to sleep. I stopped taking the meds and talked to my psychiatrist about my concerns I told her I didn't take the meds everyday at the same time so she told me to try it again. I started a strick time regimen. I started having dizzy spells, started hallucinating, nightmares again, I would get weak and Shakey. I took sleep meds still no sleep. I still had depression. It was horrible."


"Do not take Cymbalta for fibromyalgia if you are not clinically depressed! I went from being a happy person to being suicidal. I'll stick with Vicodin to ease my pain."


"I have been using Requip for approximately 10 years now for severe restless leg syndrome which affects my entire body, not just my legs.  I take 4 to 5 1mg tablets a day and don't know what I would do without Requip."


"I have been on prescription Ambien for over a year now. Last month, I decided to take a more natural approach to sleep. It was nerve wrecking at first, and I had terrible insomnia. Then I started taking melatonin. The first night I got a full 8 hours. As long as I keep a sleep schedule, this stuff is amazing.
Note: take half your dose in the afternoon and half an hour before bed. Sleep at the same time each night."


"I take Remeron Soltab (Mirtazapine) half an hour before bed for insomnia and depression and it has completely removed all my symptoms. Highly recommend for anyone with insomnia, depression or anxiety. It is also superbly effective for allergies and takes care of my runny and stuffed nose. It may be the strongest yet safest antihistamine for rhinitis. Sleep is good and refreshing. Not taking anything else, not needing anything else. Took me out of a really dangerous time in my life."


"This medication has given me my life back. For months I walked around in a haze, had trouble focusing, getting out (and staying out) of bed, and would sleep for 18  hours. My social life suffered, my grades suffered, I would cry all the time, had trouble communicating, or wanting to be literally anywhere but in bed. I started on 50mg for a little over a month and while things slightly improved, it wasn't enough. I should also mention the side effects in the first week were terrible - brain fog, sleepiness, just general haziness... terrible. Overall, I was still depressed just... less. My doctor and I agreed to increase the dose to 75mg and this is an amazing medication. I can get out of bed, I can cook/shower/do laundry again, and I have done more school work in the past two weeks than I have for months. I can socialize and talk again, I don%u2019t cry as easily, I wake up and don%u2019t dread the day ahead. I feel human again, this is amazing. Only side effect I%u2019ve noticed is I%u2019ll occasionally have a dry mouth but it%u2019s very minor. Highly recommend!"


"Horrible horrible horrible. I experienced so many side effects. Ruined my life and caused so many other issues within my body. Messed up my gut and its been months and I'm still trying to recover after taking this medicine. I refuse to ever take it again"


"This medication is weird , it basically shuts down your brain, you will become a zombie after this medication,  gained 100 lbs , stabilizes mood and so expensive."


"I am only on my 3rd day with Wellbutrin SR (150mg once a day for now) but I really feel good about this medicine already! I'm brand new to antidepressants but had been on Lexapro for 2 weeks prior to getting the Wellbutrin prescription and I really did not like the Lexapro. With it I had been having a headache everyday, tense muscles, felt emotionally numb, was tired all the time, couldn't focus, and absolutely could not reach orgasm even having sex everyday (which was extremely frustrating). Since switching 3 days ago, I have had more energy, more ability to focus, I feel happier about life as a whole, and I have been really productive with school work (I'm a college student). I also have noticed that I'm not feeling as hungry. Good feels."


"I'm a 47 year old female, been on 10mg Lexapro for 5 years for anxiety and depression that I've had since childhood. I had to add 300 mg Wellbutrin XL after, due to feeling overly sedated, and low libido. This combination has worked well for me, since the Wellbutrin has an "up" effect, and helps with sexual side effects. Tried to reduce the Lexapro to 5mg this fall, but had some anxiety start to return, went back to 10mg recently. Maybe just holiday stress. I'm so glad these medicines are around! Wish they could have been available for my brother who committed suicide several years ago. Wish I could have had the Lexapro at an earlier age but thankful now!"


"I started Zepatier in July 2016 and completed the 12 week program . I did have some side effects which included headache and fatigue but that only lasted for the first few weeks . I found that while taking the medication you kind of feel a little off/not yourself but I continued to go to work throughout the program . My 4 week blood work came back virus not detected as did my 8 week and 12 week end of treatment . I just received my 6 month bloodwork and the virus is still not detected . I was a little worried when I first started taking this medication about side effects and the final outcome but as I look back now the decision was the right one and outcome was what I hoped for ."


"I have been on Aviane for about a year and I have had a lot of breakthrough bleeding.  My period is not predictable like it is on most birth controls.  I just called my doctor to get put on something else.  I also got pretty bad headaches while on this birth control."


"I took two A.M. doses of prescribed 15 mg phentermine over the course of two days. I experienced "amphetamine comedown" symptoms in the evening of both days, including some minor chest pains and pressure, so I decided to discontinue the pills. I then had to endure a 3-day unpleasant amphetamine withdrawal period. From two small doses. I know I am sensitive to drugs, especially "uppers" and "downers" so I suppose that was the reason why this happened to me while attempting phentermine for weight loss. I will never take it again because I did not feel safe while on it. Just be careful if you are sensitive to substances. Ask for the 8 mg dose to start and know that the drug puts a strain on your cardiovascular system."


"For the most part the experience has been good, my rheumatoid arthritis is in remission and no pain or stiffness. Recently had my first setback a serious bladder/kidney infection that came on supper fast. A short hospital stay with IV antibiotics and then followed up with a 12 day course of Cipro it cleared up. If this occurs again I may rethink the whole biological course of action."


"Accutane is the best drug for acne out there today. My experience with it was amazing. I had severe acne all over my face and within a month most of my acne was gone. I would recommend this drug to anyone suffering bad acne."


"The first month was the worst. I had the initial breakout everyone talks about. It started to get a little better then I had another bad breakout right before my sugar pills. I skipped the sugar pills and moved straight on to the second month. Now my skin has basically no breakouts on it, just some scarring and redness from my previous breakouts. I hope my skin continues to look better and not breakout. Yay for month 2!!!"


"I got the Liletta November 2016. I had gone off birth control when I was 21 after being on the pill/nuva ring for 6 years. I am now 27 and am in a serious relationship, so I decided to get an IUD. I don't like it. I am going to get the strings trimmed in a few weeks when I go in for my annual. My boyfriend can feel it almost every time we have sex, and the strings have CUT him. I had my period for the first month straight, and then regular/heavy spotting till April. I get random pangs of discomfort pretty regularly in my uterus/cervix. It honestly feels like my body is just angry and rejecting the IUD.  I also experience mood swings and I have never been so emotionally sensitive in my life."


"After debilitating nausea and vomitting from radiation and chemotherapy and after trying all the normal drugs like zofran and some others I tried marinol. It was by the far the most effective for treating nausea and vomitting of any pharmaceutical. It gives a nice pleasant buzz as well. The problem for me was the over-stimulation of my appetite. I've never felt hunger like this in my entire life. Anyway, people who need this drug could probably use the extra appetite anyway."


"I've been on this birth control for almost a year and a half.  I have probably tried 8 different brands over the last 12 years and this is by far the best.  No side effects for me at all, and the best part - I haven't had a period the entire time I've been on it (I'll spot very lightly for 2 days out of the month and that's it).  I recommend it to everyone I know!"


"I had struggled with severe acne ever since I was in 6th grade. It was all over my face and even my shoulders. Of course, as you would suspect, I got bullied big time for it. My dermatologist put me on so many different types of pills that helped a little, but my acne was still horrible. Then she put me on accutane. Accutane is a miracle process is a pain and the side effects made me want to just quit. I struggled with very dry skin & lips, sensitive to the sun, and soreness. I went through 6 months of the pill. I am now a sophomore in high school and I have perfectly clear and smooth skin. Yes, I still have battle scars but they are tiny. I have never been so happy with myself. I recommend it to anyone and everyone."


"I was on this pill for 5 years with absolutely no problems.  My periods were on time, short and light.  Also my ovarian cysts dissappeared.  Then my doctor decided to change me to a different pill because she was worried about high blood pressure.  On the new pill I've had constant spotting for the last 5 months and now I've had my period for the last 4 weeks.  Ugh!  Since my blood pressure monitoring came back normal, I finally convinced her to switch my pills again.  Oh I wish she'd switch me back to Orhto Tri cyclen Lo, but she picked a new one instead.  We'll see how that goes..."


"37.5mg makes life liveable again. The experience of missing a dose is not fun. Otherwise, this drug saved my marriage and my job."