"Worked while I was in-patient but wasn't offered it once I left. Did make me groggy but helped take the focus off the physical symptoms of anxiety."


"I promised that I would share my testimony with others if the pill worked, and so here I am! Guys, let me just say that this is my second time taking an ECP (the first time using the generic brand "take action"), but this time I used Plan B. I was intimate only July 1st (which according to my period app, I was not ovulating and had most likely ovulated June 27th) however, you can never be too sure as period apps are not always THAT accurate. Anyways, I was intimate July 1st and my bf swears that he did not ejaculate in me, but you always have to worry about precum as well..so in a panic, I took Plan B the next day about 16 hours later. Needless to say, the pill worked! My period came on today..two days late! Just pray and try not to worry!"


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"So I'm a 17 year old girl that's always active...loves to run and is always on the go. I've started using this birth control and now doesn't want to do anything but sleep. I know for a fact that its the pill because this isn't me at all. I'm feel lethargic as soon as 3:00pm hits, making it highly impossible to workout. I did also notice that it did increase my appetite. But no I didn't gain weight and my stomach feels fine. No cramps, bloating, or anything...just really tired."


"I have been taking Contrave for 3 days and so far the only side effect I have experienced is a headache Motrin takes care of it.  What is amazing to me is that prior to taking I had insomnia and only slept 3-4 hours a night, now uninterrupted sleep and I sleep for 8-9 hours. I will weigh myself each week and report back but for now seems to be working fine 1 pill in the AM and 1 pill Late afternoon."


"I recently was switched to Gianvi, after trying at least four other birth controls to try an control my acne. I do not have severe acne but everything I was trying did not work. The dermatologist prescribed creams, oral medications etc. and I was still having breakouts. I've been on this birth control for almost a month and ever since I started taking it, I haven't had one breakout. My face has been as clear as ever. Different things work for different people but I would recommend this birth control to anyone struggling with acne."


"After four years my sweats are getting g worse and hope I don't have to stop taking this medication as it took the butterfly feel from my stomach"


"Took it for 3 days and had severe anxiety attack.  Went from being so sleepy to extremely anxious.  Acted so strange my kids asked if I had been drinking! Felt much better within 24 hours of stopping.  If you suffer from depression/anxiety, don't take this."


"4 yrs of pure hell, bladder damage, leaky heart valve ,damage to joints,eyes,liver,stopped taking it getting better every day"


"It has made a huge difference. I've tried everything including Lyrica, Elavil (which made me gain weight). Those were helpful but I get the best results with 600 mg Neurontin 3 x daily and flexeril 10mg 3 x daily or as needed."


"Day 9 of Medication: Doctor told me all side effects and told me to hang with it for at least a week hoping side effects would decrease if I experienced any. Day 9 and I'm just as nauseous as day 1. I eat a hefty breakfast every morning now as I thought the first few days my breakfast just wasn't cutting it with the food intake but still feel sick to my stomach instantly after taking it-I wouldn't say you will gain weight with this even if you eat more since after taking you don't want to eat for the rest of the day. By dinner time I have to force my self to take 2nd pill as I know for the rest of the evening I will be sleepy and uncomfortable. some vivid dreams but nothing major. I feel the decrease of wanting to smoke but sick all the time"


"I'm 16 years old and the first couple of days after I started taking Tri-Sprintec, I had terrible nausea. Right now, I'm on my tenth day of taking it and the nausea got a little better, but my moodiness is driving me and everyone around me crazy. I feel really irritated all the time and I feel like I can break down crying any moment. I also started my period at least two weeks early. Hopefully, these symptoms will settle down after I've been on the pill for a month."


"I had mirena inserted in December 2016 due to very heavy periods.  I have no children and do not intend to.  I'm 45 years old and my periods have not been lighter and my cramps are still awful.  For at least 2 full days on my period I can not sleep through the night.  I have to change my clothes, tampons pad and sometimes the bed sheets. I was hoping this would work but I am losing all hope.  I'm giving it one more month and then going to the doctor again"


"I've used naproxen sodium for five years (500 - 1000mg daily as needed) with no side effects. I am 66 years old."


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"First, thank you for everyone who shared their experiences. It helped me make the decision to take this. I haven't felt this great in 10 years. I should have tried this 4 years ago. I sleep 100% better, I wake up feeling great. The two weeks I have been on this, I feel focused, alert and HAPPY. I take Vyvanse and at 2:00 I could feel the drop and want to sleep all afternoon. All that is gone. My Vyvanse works like it should, I get through the day happy and alert and the horrible doom and gloom is gone. Note the kids have noticed a HUGE difference in MOMMA and again I say thanks."


"I got my Implanon in January 2010, I'm now nearing the 6 month mark and I couldn't be happier.
When I first got it inserted I was extremely moody for at least two weeks, and I got my period every 2 weeks, and then that turned into every 3 weeks and now it's almost as if it's stopped completely. The past month I have had 2 half days of spotting and moderate cramps but that is it. I sometimes get moody, but that's about it! I lost weight about 5 kg and I find it has had a big effect on my appetite and my needing to snack. There's been no real effect on my skin, and my hair is in it's normal condition. It's doing its job, and I hope that my period just disappears completely!"


"I took this within 12 hours of having unprotected sex. He pulled out, but I was nervous about getting pregnant from pre-cum (the internet is a scary place, yall). I took this and I felt like DEATH for about 4 days. I had very swollen boobs and lower back pain and felt like I was about to get my period all week long. I have been so stressed thinking that I may be pregnant and my period just arrived 3 days early. This stuff works, but it's not for the faint of heart. Going on the pill ASAP. I highly recommend this, if anything, just for peace of mind."


"I have been on the Depo shot for over a year. I know that cramps and other signs are common, but just recently I have been bleeding a lot more than I should be, but not quite at a normal period. This works very well and I love it."


"Clearly the nuva ring doesn't work the same for everyone but I love it. Stick it in once a month and forget about it. Cleared my face up and it didn't affect my sex drive. Occasionally I experience dryness but that's what lube is for ladies!! Don't be afraid to try it I'm sure your partner will be open to the ideA."


"I have been on Sprintec for almost a month. I LOVE it! It has done nothing but it's job and more! I have struggled with anxiety, and severe depression in the past, and this is definitely a mood stabilizer for me. I rarely have to deal with anxiety anymore or depression. I am a lot happier and I haven't had really any bad side effects besides sometimes I get a little moody. I love Sprintec. First and last birth control I will ever try."


"I've been taking Depo for about 15 years and it's never given me any negative symptoms. I went on it very young because I had painful abnormal periods. I haven't had any menstral cycles the whole time, which means no pain. I've never struggled with weight gain. My bones are healthy and strong, in fact I've never had a broken bone in my entire life. It's highly effective as a birth control and I am very happy with it."


"Added 90mg cymbalta along with provigil and seroquel - really helped me out of depression, and i'm glad i take it.  can't focus very well after almost 6 mo. but that could be related to something else...i have not felt depressed like i did.  any thoughts of suicide due to anxiety, not sadness. recently doctor decreased dose...still seems to be working."


"My psychologist originally suggested Lexapro to treat my anxiety and panic disorder, then my doctor prescribed it. I was told that it is not habit forming and that it has low side effects and works well to treat panic disorder. I started out on 10mg for 3 weeks then went up to 20mg. My side effects have been mild and have included nausea (the first few days), weight loss (which I don't mind) because of decreased appetite, mild increased sweating, and recently trouble falling asleep. All in all I am very pleased with it and have had only one panic attack in over a month. I used to have multiple ones weekly. I feel like I am finally getting my life back and I would recommend this medicine to anyone."


"Took Mobic today for my osteoarthritis and so far so good. I was really getting depressed with the constant pain. I'm only 57 and to be in pain 24/7 can really get to you."


"Hot flashes completely gone in less than 2 weeks. Works great."


"I had low sex drive, super irregular periods, and some acne before I started Sprintec about two months ago. My sex drive has certainly improved but now I am bloated so often and my acne is INSANE! I had perfect skin all through high school and I have tried just about everything. Maybe I have to wait longer for my skin to even out or maybe it is just a lot of estrogen that my body was so obviously lacking but I am not pleased."


"I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure in 1993, only Medication my Dr. found to work for me Nifedical XL 60 MG tablet. My Dr. started me on 1 x 60 MG, 1 Hydrochlorothiazide 25 MG, 1 Losartan 100 MG, but my high blood pressure were still high. So Dr. give me 2 x 60 MG tablets of Nifedical, & my blood pressure has been good since. I been taking 2 Nifedical XL 60 MG for 21 years now. I had no problem or side effect until my Dr. and Specialist put me on Avodart 0.5 MG I took for 27 months. The Interaction between Nifedical and Avodart enlarge my breast especially my right one & cause ejaculation disorder. If it weren't for this websites Interaction Information on my medication I'll be still taking Avodart. My Dr.'s didn't no or care, or say I'm sorry, or I didn't know; cold people they are."


"I remember back when you could only get Percogesic by prescription from a doctor.  Nowadays when a prescription is approved to be sold over the counter, the strength of the medication is greatly reduced, which makes it much less effective.  I suffer from migraine headaches on a regular basis and am a devoted user of Percogesic, as I have found it alleviates the pain much faster than a lot of the expensive prescription medications I have tried.  The only problem is that Percogesic is getting more difficult to find in the stores, so I make sure to stock up whenever I find it!"


"Worked great for me, fell right asleep, no memory of procedure, and woke right up with no groggy feeling at all."


"This drug is the most effective medication I have ever used for my chronic neck pain. After a period of time I no longer need to use this drug since my neck pain is greatly diminished. Other aches and pains have been reduced as well. I have not experienced any side effects. The only pain that has not been reduced are my migraines."


"I've had psoriasis for 15 years.  I have purposely avoided biologics, steroids and UV treatments.  I used Elocon for my first spot ever when I was first diagnosed with psoriasis and it made my tiny non-healing patch of psoriasis go away in a day.  It never came back in that location.  So, here it is 15 years later and although I've been covering up all year round and using coal tar to take the itch away. I've finally figured out a treatment plan that works.  Use the Elocon to get rid of all the patches (it works great!)  Then, use the 25% coal tar (5% active coal tar). Wallah! No more dermatologists or steroids for years!"


"I started taking Prozac 4 weeks ago ... For symptoms of menopause ...... I can't take HRT as I've had cancerous cells in my cervix which is why I had a hysterectomy .. Anyway I was having palpitations panic attacks stress and anxiety forgetting words very emotionally up and down .. I also suffer from PTS from a violent childhood .. I have to say I've been so much happier and settled in my mind this is definitely working for me ."


"It changed my life."


"I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pill already. I've been only taking it for 8 days and already I lost 9 lbs. I weighed 188 lbs and now I'm 179 since I've started taking it. It helps curb your appetite. I have to remember to eat honestly. I do have blurry vision and dry mouth and tons of energy. I'm not constipated like most because I take vitamin C I guess. I love the results and will continue to use it. I'm 5'1'' and my goal weight is 130lbs. I will keep y'all updated :)"


"I was a bit on the edge to start taking this pill, because of how poorly it was reviewed. I'm now a couple months in, and I have no complaints. My mood has stayed as positive as before, and I have had depression before but no signs of that came back. My sex drive was pretty high before, and is now the same, or even more now that I don't have to worry about getting pregnant.  I haven't gained any bloatingness, or gained weight, but that could be because I exercise, and have a minimal decreased appetite since I've been on the pill. My acne has been clearing up as well. The only weight gain I have noticed is that my breasts grew a whole cup size. Nothing but positive effects from velvivet!"


"Respirmat has been a bad replacement for combivent. It has a short time relief for breathing."


"Works well to treat moderate pain and increase flexibility.  If new to usage you can expect a "head buzz" but with continued usage the euphoria dissipates, but the pharmaceutical effects remain.  Does tend to cause constipation, but by comparison to some other pain killers out there, it is far more manageable.  Prescribed to me with muscle relaxers, but the muscle relaxers make me too sleepy to function."


"Took the one day formula.  Once the ovule disintegrated, I started to experience the most painful itching and burning...  I have a high pain tolerance but I’m sitting here almost in tears experiencing this.  Can’t believe I spent almost 20 bucks to feel this type of pain."


"I have been taking Aggrenox for close to two years and have had no side effects. It was prescribed for me in case the problem I had earlier in 2008 was in fact a stroke. It was never decided if that is what my problem was. All I know is I am fine now and I never want to have the same thing happen to me again. Aggrenox is fairly expensive, but it seems to be doing its job."


"I am on the 5th day of my UTI. The pressure and bearing down while urinating is similar to labor pains. I'm out of state and visited an Urgent Care Center. The NP prescribed the generic Bactrim. I went back to the Urgent Care Center after 4 days and she gave me 3 more days of the SMZ -TMP DS.  I told her my symptoms were the same as my initial visit. Promised that infection would clear with the additional pills in addition to AZO , an over the counter pill to relieve the pressure. It's now day 5 and I feel like I'm on day 1. This medication is doing NOTHING for me. It's Friday and I'm sure I will be visiting another Dr. on Monday. I just want to feel like myself again. "


"I started taking Adipex-P 37.5mg on April 1, 2009 and my starting weight was 210lbs. I went back after one month and lost 17lbs. I went back to my Doctor on July 30, 2009 and I weighed 168.5lbs which is a result of losing 41 1/2lbs! I am super excited and can't wait to lose more or at least to get to my goal of at least 135 to 140. The only one complaint I would have about it is the energy level totally disappears after your first or second week."


"I am 18 years old. I took this medication for 2 years if I remember correctly, in elementary, yes it helped me focus better in school somewhat but at the same time it had taken my appetite away, gave me insomnia, stomach cramps, mood swings and hallucinations and if I skipped a dose, I would get physically sick. I would NOT recommend this mediation."


"I began to use Epiduo and Differin one month ago. At first I was dissapointed because I had unrealistically high expectations for how fast they would work, but once I got over that and realized it would take time I was fine. I used Velocity moisturizer for the dryness and it didn't work at all sadly, but then I witched to Cetaphil and my skin began to improve because it was no longer too dry. My skin isn't where I want it to be yet, but looking back at older pictures before using the products, I know it's on its way."


"I have secondary progressive ms and was prescribed 300mg 3 X per day for severe burning sensation. The first week was fantastic no discomfort which really helped with my ability to walk and energy levels. Then gradually over a period of 2 weeks the pain returned. I was then upped to 1200mg per day with no improvement.  Then upped gradually over a period of a year to 3600mg per day with absolutely no improvement of pain. 3 months ago I decided I was not going to take this drug any more as it was useless. After much reading I decided the best course was to taper off 300mg every week until I was on nothing.  I am now down to 600 mg per day and over the next two weeks plan to totally stop.  I have had no major side effects and still have pain."


"I've been taking 10mg for about two years. I noticed hair loss."


"The last 4 weeks of my pregnancy, I began suffering severe gall bladder issues. After birth, I tried to tough it out, due to nursing. Ten weeks later (14 weeks on) I was in pain unlike anything I'd ever known! A stone had passed out of my gall bladder into the common duct shared with the pancreas, and had lodged in my pancreas - I was also suffering severe pancreatitis. AGONY would've been a blessing. After trying numerous medicines that didn't touch the pain, I was given Demoral. OH! MY! GAWD! I was in tears, because for the first time in months, I didn't feel like I was on Death's door. I'd forgotten what it meant to be pain - free! Every few hours, beautiful nurses came, and "topped me off". My "con"? For the first 20 minutes, I couldn't shut up!"


"Creates only a soft erection; not enough for intercourse.
I have mentally separated ejaculation from intercourse because what I primarily want is the sense of "oneness" with my mate.
With a MUSE injection I feel a sort of pain, which also is felt in my ankles and lower legs.
It's pretty useless for me. Does give a soft erection for a short time."


"I've had nexaplanon for 9 months now, at first when first inserted I started my period regularly but it was like a month long and it was very light, just really a annoying! But after that no period for 8 months, I have gained 10 pounds and get more acne than usual, horrible mood swings at first, but I'm doing better now.  but here's the thing that has me really worried, in the beggining of this month I started to work out and lift weights!, after a week of working out super hard, I started getting sore nipples, bloating , and cramps for A WHOLE MONTH (No blood tho) until 2 days ago the blood has came out and it's thick and painful like a regular period! I'm scared and hoping my body is okay, maybe I put my body in shock from working out!"


"Effexor sustained release has helped me overcome most of my depression, however, it has not helped me overcome my social anxiety or general anxiety symptoms.  I am currently taking 112.5mg and have been for the past week, however, before that I was taking 75mg for 2 weeks.  I will talk to my doctor about increasing the dosage; maybe this will help with the anxiety part.

Side effects for me have been dry mouth; not much to complain about.  That being said, it has helped me a lot more than Paxil ever did."


"I have used escitalopram 20mg for 2 years. For the first period, 1 year, It was very effective. It helped me getting out of depression. Decision making became perfect, sexual life wasn't affected. There was no physical side effect on usage with alcohol but physiologically It changes me a little emotional and depressive when I drunk.
However, after 1 year, this medicine turned me a feelingless person like a robot. I cannot cry, I cannot feel anything for a person right now. I am not sad but I am not happy too."


"Have been on depo for probably around 2 years since I was 21. I chose the injection for convience and to help with my periods as they are heavy and extremely painful often making me vomit from excessive pain. First year of being on depo was ok would still always spot and would always get a period before my 3months was up. I swapped backw to the pill for two months then went back to the depo because I was forgetting to take my pill and did want to risk pregnancy. Going back onto the injection was the worst decision I could have made. I have been back on it for at least 12 months and I bleed after 2months for about 2weeks and currently I have been bleeding for over 1 1/2 months. Never getting this shot again!!!"


"Have been taking this for years and it definitely works for me although it makes me very drowsy if I take two 1 mg at a time. In the past 18 months or so my RLS has gradually become more frequent during the day therefore unable to sit in the afternoons or if I'm on holiday particularly in a hot country they are a nightmare. Have recently been to the doctors and got 500mcg and when it's really bad I'm going to try it and see if it helps for during the day.

On my last holiday I took one mg about 3 o'clock and it helped but that only left one mg for the evening and this meant it didn't last till morning but to be honest I think I need to up my dose but am scared that my RLS is only going to get worse so don't want up my dose by too much."


"Would never take these tablets again, I'm having awful abdominal pain, it's made my mood swings horrendous the only good thing is that it's made my period less heavy, however it's now lasting longer than it ever has before. I've had a breakout of spots/acne. In my case I wouldn't take them again, however it may not effect others the same."


"I've been on lex for almost a month and so far my side effects have been minimal. The first week, although I didn't have anxiety problems, it seemed to spark a few anxiety episodes. Nothing major. I started with 10mg and today is my first day of 20mgs. I'm a little worried about side effects. I'm still having a problem wanting to get out of bed. I just feel like I have no energy to do anything and I hate this feeling hence the increase to 20mgs. I'm going to stick with it because although I'm still struggling with the lack of energy, is helped at least put a few smiles back on my face here and there. All I know is I want to get better, I have to get better!
Good luck everyone I'll check back in 3 or 4 wks & give a complete update."


"I lost 6 pounds on the first week of taking Bontril, then no more lost. I didn't have cravings at first but after 3 weeks I am hungry again. Headaches are gone, still doing the diet but nothing happens. I will finish the first bottle and see if it is worth it to start a second. I had high expectations."


"I have severe endometroisis and fibroids. Recently I decided to use Nexplanon. I was horrified because I do not like needles. The only pain that I experience was the numbing part with the lidocaine. That burning sensation I did not like. But once the site was numb all I felt was a tugging sensation. It's been three days since I've had the implant, there is a small bruise nothing serious the Dr. did inform me that a bruise would show. When I move my arm in a certain direction it does hurt but it goes away. The site is tender to touch but at least I wont get pregnant. I was previously on the pill so I am not sure if breakthrough bleeding will start now that I am on progesterone only birth control. Praying no bleeding at all. So far so good."


"I was prescribed this with protonix after having intense pain from gastritis. I can't really tell if it's helping. My doctor said the stomach lining is something that takes a while to heal so I guess I will just have to wait and see. I am going back 2 weeks after starting carafate. My stomach hasn't had any major flare ups but some days it definitely hurts and I think I'm having some intense back pain because of the carafate. I've been trying not to take too much advil but I can't even sleep because of the back pain."


"Only 3 days of nausea at first. Dosage is 37.5mg. A lot calmer. But will increase dosage about a month later. Having vivid dreams at night. Having skin irritation but not sure if its caused by something else. Not confirmed. Had a severe diarrhea reaction to Flucozanole (anti-fungal pill), so I think there is an interaction between the two."


"This medication made me very, very ill.  Nausea to the point of vomiting -- within a half hour of taking it -- completely congested sinus, watery eyes, extreme sleepiness (had to nap for three hours), and an overall horrible flu-like malaise.  It did stop my RLS; however, the side effects are not worth the horrendous illness I feel.  I was to take 2mg, 3X a day, when needed.  Tried this therapy for a month or more.  Cannot tolerate the illness.  Going back to clonazepam, as needed.  No side effects, except a little fatigue, but better that than this miserable, sickening feeling."


"About 6-8 weeks ago my doc prescribed 10 mg paxil (Now up to 20 mg) & 0.25 Xanax. The first few weeks I was very, very fatigued! But since I was depressed, I was okay with sleeping the rest of the day after returning home from school. I did experience headaches, nausea, increased anxiety (Xanax helped alleviate anxiety). Within the last 2 weeks, I haven't taken Xanax, my anxiety has dramatically decreased! Depression has also decreased. A few months ago I was scared to leave the house, be around people, an emotional wreck, no motivation to work out. Now I'm happy to go to school, exercise, and be social again. Keep praying and hang in there! "


"I was very depressed after my divorce 11 years ago. I would cry easily everyday. My doctor put me on Lexapro 20 mg a day. After a few weeks I was calm and able to handle the difficulties that I had to face. I have never stopped taking it but have cut back to 10mg per day. Each time I try to ween off Lexapro I get very emotional again. My only negative effect has been weight gain. Not happy about the weight gain, but it beats crying at the drop of a hat."


"A life saver, have used them for years when in any major pain (Broken or bruised ribs, broken ankle, major headache etc) They work miracles when taken properly. I usually take them every 4 hours to keep the pain away. 5/325"


"Have Nocardia infection (now disseminated) - was initially prescribed 6 Bactrim DS tablets daily for one year. After a year my pulmonary doctor said I was cured - no more Bactrim. Nocardia returned after a week. I have now been taking 4 tablets of Bactrim DS daily for over a year now. Tried to lessen the dosage but Nocardia returns.

Bactrim DS is keeping me alive. Trying to find a good Infectious Disease doctor near my home."


"Seroquel has been a life saver for me.  I am bipolar and have Tourette syndrome.  I was first introduced to this medication 2 years ago after a suicide attempt landed me in the hospital.  Since being on this medication my Tourette's is manageable and I have not been in the hospital since.  I am stable as long as I am compliant.  I have experienced weight gain but I have reevaluated my diet and started an exercise program in which I am down to my goal weight and keeping it there.  All in all I am blessed to have found this medication."


"My Dermatologist give me tiny injections under the skin on each plaque.  My hands can get really bad.  Usually by the next day or two they are gone.  It lasts quite awhile.  I also get injections of Kenalog plus numbing agent for severe muscle spasms from Fibromyalgia.  The Pain Management doctor injects the muscles where the spasms are. By the next day I'm 90% better.  Usually I only have to get these a few times a year.  So Kenelog works really well for me."


"I started premature ovarian failure/menopause at 31 and I'm now  35. I was skeptic of using the patch because of the side effects so I resorted to other forms of estrogen by birth control pills and changing my diet. They seemed to only work temporarily 2-3 months at a time and then the hot flashes and night sweats came back along with irritability and no libido. I finally said enough and tried Vivelle and after 2 weeks the hot flashes and not sweats were gone. I am currently on the "week off" of the patch so far so good. I can say that the only side effects that I've noticed is weight gain and breast swelling. I would recommend this patch to anyone in my similar situation."


"Ok I've been having panic attacks since I was in middle school and I'm 29 now over time they have gotten worse..It feels like I'm dying and I can't do anything about it. I also freeze it one spot and have some type of seizure that I can move and I don't remember what happens. It's Very Scary!! So I was given xanax to help but it made it worse. When I turned 20 I was given 5mg 2x a day of buspar and it had me in a corner feeling miserable. I wish everyone the best of luck because living like this is hard. Currently my new Dr upped my dose to 15mg every 12hrs I'm not saying it's better but it has been helping. Only problem is I'm starting to feel dizzy when I first take it. Then sleepy. Also detached, alone. Only time will tell"


"No more restless leg syndrome"


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"I have been on Victoza since May 2010.  I love it.  I took Byetta but had a hard time taking it regularly due to having to take it twice a day and eating 45 minutes later. I have lost 51 pounds since May and my sugars are very well controlled.  I feel like I am full after only eating small amounts of food.  I also walk and try to lose the weight and watch what I eat but it is easy to do since I feel full so easily.  I highly recommend to anyone."


"follow the directions. A little Vaseline on your bottom before you start. Lots of fluid during the process. Unlike others, I actually enjoyed the taste of it. After taking the first dose, I felt full but not uncomfortable. first bathroom visit in an hour. Very comfortable no cramps. Drank fluids and ate jello between visits. Felt tremendous relief after each session.

Second dose even better, urges in 20
Minutes after taking. Large, comfortable watery visits that lasted a little longer and had more volume.

Totally comfortable experience and I highly recommend it."


"I have been on jolivette for almost a year now and love it. I may go 6-8 weeks between bleeding so i take home tests just to rule out pregnancy. So far, so good!"


"After taking it for a month, it significantly cleared my skin with moderate but not severe acne, as well just the little bumps.  For me I have to take the medication with food or else I get super nauseous.  I still get some acne, but it has significantly decreased since I started taking it."


"I had mine for a year now and I'm ready to take it out! Before I was on depo it took my body a year to adjust to it. I was on my period for a year but after the year I didn't have a period anymore I was on depo for 2 years. After having the implant for a year it's time to take it out I've been on my period ever since having it installed. I wasn't on my period twice for two weeks and that was it the rest of the time I'm on my period. I'm always moody but it is very effective but it's just not for me."


"Worked quickly for me with little drowsiness.  I was prescribed a pain reliever with it.  I didn't even need it."


"Suffered undiagnosed since I was about 18.  I am 74 now and thanks
to this site and others, I diagnosed myself and got referral to a wonderful neurologist.  I got my first injection last week, and for the
first time since I was a kid, I feel like a kid again.  It's not perfect, but I
never knew perfect.  No more pain, and I can walk again and not think about my neck.  I wish I had this before I left my wonderful job on a handicapped pension. It gave me my life back."


"I was prescribed Lorzone recently by a pain specialist when I explained that all other muscle relaxants I have previously used were too sedating. I was pleased to find that though it is a 'new' medication (presumably repatented, since Paraflex was around since the 1990's), my insurance covered its generic form, Chlorzoxazone.

In my experience, this is not a medication that is going to alter your mental state or give a drowsy effect; I do notice significantly reduced muscle spasm activity when taking it and none of the negative effects so common with other medications of its class. It does exactly what is expected and no unwanted side effects for me."


"MTHFR with some bipolar, previous ADHD and OCD diagnoses. Started taking Deplin with B12 (methyl folate)- be sure to take both - and seeing great results. Mood improved greatly and performance overall. Couldn't imagine life without it!"


"I have been using Lotronex for one year now and wow what a life saver.  I can go out and eat and have no worries."


"I used this birth control a couple years ago and had no trouble, but I used it again from February-September of this year and ran into bad side effects.  My sex drive went way down along with lubrication. I saw the doctor who ended up removing the ring for 3 months and everything returned to normal.  I lost weight afterwards as well."


"I am 20 years old, and this was my first method of birth control. After reading so many horrible reviews, I was very nervous and scared about taking this pill, but now going on my third month of taking Microgestin Fe 1/20 I can only say how much I LOVE IT! I have not had any side effects. So remember everyone is different, therefore our bodies will react differently. Don't be completely influenced by all the bad reviews, just give it a try! Good luck."


"Works Great, but too expensive for me !"


"I've been on Geodon for about 4 months.  Dosage has been increased to 80 x 2 and seems to be working on controlling both mania and depression.  The side effects I am experiencing are feeling like an empty shell.  No emotion.  Memory is bad, but that could be due to ECT I am receiving as well.  I think the Geodon is exacerbating my memory problems.  I am taking this with Lamictal.  Overall, this seems to work."


"I see a lot of reviews about the initial placement being painful, but I honestly did not a feel a thing! My doc talked me through it, counted 3 potential cramps. But I didn't feel any until immediately after & it felt no worse than period cramps. They lasted for about an hour. Then had a migraine for the rest of the day. Bled lightly. Day 2 & I have no complaints. Bleeding even ceased. I'm gonna do my best to push through any side effects, better than being pregnant again! Will post updates."


"I just wish the bleeding would stop. It's light, but annoying. I took Seasonique before and I loved the comfort of having only 4 periods a year. I just hope I can make it long enough for this discomfort to end. I'm on my third month and the bleeding started 3 weeks ago."


"Although I have fairly high blood pressure - for which I take medication, and use asthma inhalers to prevent asthma, I have found Phenergan to be absolutely marvelous for insomnia - I have an overactive mind! I find it's best to take it about four hours before I go to bed - then it knocks me out for the night. Sometimes I still feel a bit drowsy in the mornings and have discovered I only need the lowest dose to get a good night's sleep. I only take it the night following a sleepless night. Hope this is helpful."


"I have been on this medication for narcolepsy with cataplexy since 2013. It's the only drug to have helped me be able to keep driving, and be awake during the day when I'm supposed to and sleep so good at night. It's truly a blessing!!! The side effects are nonexistent for the most part.

I highly recommend it!!!"


"I found out that I had Chlamydia yesterday.
Very upsetting. Went to see my doctor and she prescribed me 450mg azithromycin tablets.( p.s. ensure that you have something to eat before you take these tablets)
While I was on my way home, my stomach started feeling really tight and I felt like I wanted to throw up, but I didn't. So make sure you eat first.
But so far, I don't have any major side effects or anything like that. Just occasional stomach cramping but nothing too severe. And I do feel nauseous once in a while as well."


"Both my children and I got the flu and were prescribed tamiflu.  I was surprised that even with insurance it cost 46 bucks per prescription.  Seems a bit high to me.  I couldn't even get my kids to take it because the taste of it made my son throw up.  I stopped taking mine about three days in because of how sick to my stomach it made me feel.  If I get the flu again I will just ride it out and not bother with the tamiflu."


"I have been suffering from PMDD for years now. As I am getting older, symptoms like tender breasts, bloating, crazy cravings, fatigue, moodiness, crying, anger, have become stronger. I finally decided to talk to my obgyn about this and see if that's normal PMS or is it more serious.. She prescribed Sarafem and now I have been taking it for 2 months. I, the person that's against all drugs, am a changed person. Every day of the month my mood is the same.. I don't have any side effects most people above me stated. If you think at all that you might be suffering from PMDD, talk to your physician. It really helped me get myself back."


"I just got out of hospital 5 days ago! I had a migraine sitting there 5-6 days straight ended up going into hospital and doc put me on these I'm on my first week! Wow they make you so sleepy .... I've struggled to do much! I hope the sleepiness wears of in 2 weeks I am naturally very fit person! These head aches pushed me back first time having these on going head aches! Would love to know how people got through this tiredness I need few tips! Just started."


"I have herniated disc and arachnoiditis, degenerative arthritis in upper spine and left hip. I have had three meniscus repairs and the replacement of my left knee. I need the right knee replaced when possible. I have also had a disc fused in my neck. I am on nucynta er 50mg twice a day, percocet 7.5mg 5 times daily, plus soma. I am still suffering a lot of pain in the 8 - 9 range most of the time. I get very little sleep because of the pain and burning. The Nucynta ER helps but need something better then the percocet...I hate the feeling it causes. I am waiting (jumping through hoops) for the insurance to approve a nerve stimulator implant and praying it will give me at least 50% relief. I have not tried the Nucynta IR, will ask dr."


"I am a 15 year old girl who struggled with moderate acne for 4 years. When it started to get worse, my doctor prescribed Epiduo and I love it! The result was not immediate, at first it made my face red, flaky, and very dry. But now after 6 months, all my acne has cleared and I am left with smooth skin. My face does feel a little dry but moisturizer clears that right away. I put Epiduo on my nose, forehead, and chin every night before I go to bed. It has worked wonders!"


"I had to post a review of the Mirena after reading so many negative comments.  I had no problems.  No weight gain, no terrible skin conditions, no pain and no menstruation for five years!  I loved it.  Once inserted, I never had a thought about birth control.  It was so easy.  I have recommended it to several friends who have also had no problems.  Please do not be steered away from this product so quickly.  Speak with your physician.  I hope you have as good an experience as I did."


"MAKE SURE DOCTOR READS CONTRAINDICATIONS. NOT FOR KIDNEY COMPROMISED, B12 DEFICIENCY AND HEART DISEASE. You must ask the doctor to print out and read with you these contraindications or you might end up with the above."


"my boyfriend wanted to try it without a condom for like a minute, and then I got scared that the pre-cum might somehow get me pregnant.. so after like 36 hours I took plan b
And I got my period earlier than expected, there has been lots of brown spotting w my period, and I had no symptoms.
I told myself If it worked id write a review because I know it's stressful , wondering if whether it will work or not, but it will!! Do not stress yourselves."


"I am a 44 year old women, I have had anxiety attacks since I was 30 but didn't know what it was. A year ago I started having panic attacks, I would wake up with them I thought I was going to die. I went to the E.R about three times everything was fine. I was depressed, paranoid, scared to drive, had every panic symptom, went to the doctor and couldn't stop crying. Thank God they knew what to do. I was put on some medicines at first that made me sicker then having a panic attack. It was horrible I then was put on Zoloft. I started on 25mg and work up to 150mg I slowly started feeling better besides not eating and sleeping but I am now feeling like myself and haven't had any panic attacks, minor side effects but I feel so much better thanks to the Zoloft."


"I was a 36 year old who had been suffering with acne since age 14. I tried every medication you could imagine and was told I would outgrow it. I can honestly say I was thinking of suicide when I begged my Dr to try accutane and told him my feelings. It was the beginning of my new life, and now 10 yrs later I do STILL get a pimple once in awhile. I now have "old age" acne I'm told. I would tell anyone out there , don't go through yrs of agony when the answer is right there!"


"I've never had anything that helped my extreme anger and irritability. This has. I've had very minimal side effects. I finally feel "normal" after being on fifteen different medicines over the duration of ten years."


"I was experiencing lightheaded and odd pounding in my chest several times a day.  Holter study confirmed that my heart palpitations were frequent PVC runs of between 3 and 9 premature ventricular contractions in a row a couple of times an hour.  After starting ONE 3.125 Carvedilol at night, the PVCs were reduced to an occasional once per week or less noticeable event.  Increasing the dose to two 3.125 per day did not improve the symptoms any further but did significantly lower my heart rate to an unacceptable level.  Due to frequent endurance training and a resting heart rate already in the low 40s, the extra lowering of the heart rate was not acceptable.  The decision was made to stay on a single 3.125 nightly."


"made me sick, horrible taste .  Buy apple sauce, put the pill inside the apple sauce on a tablespoon, bad taste gone.  Is there something that will do the same as this pill but won't make me sick ?"


"Dr gave these to me for my gallstones until I could have surgery. I kept having attacks every couple days. Took 2 and it saved the day! I had a baby 3 months ago so being able to take something, stay active, and alert was important to me. I'm supposed to be on similar meds for my other conditions but I am not one for medications as they either work really well or not at all."


"28 year old male.. Been on stelara for 2.5 months went from 70% covered to almost 0% it had worked amazingly... Just a question does any pay know how long it takes to start seeing some of the red go away that was in the really bad spots? Thanks all and good luck"


"Mixed review - taken for headaches, virtually cured as a result but left with a mid-sized hiatus hernia.
Had severe migraines - actually was in a constant state of them.
I was told to have:
10mg for 2 weeks.
20mg for 4 weeks.
30 mg for the rest of the 6 months.

I ended up going up to 20mg for the rest of the 6 months, not 30mg because I felt dysphagia symptoms and very slight heart palpitations.
Since being off for the last 8 months, I only have migraine-like headaches once every month (usually if no sleep + anxiety).
BE CAREFUL, I had a history of acid reflux issues. Now at 25, I have a mid-size hiatus hernia and GERD and I'm on PPI's for the rest of my life!"


"I started this a month ago and have had very little side effects. If I take it an hour late there's some spotting and I've lost 10 pounds (not that I'm complaining)! Plus I've gone from a D to DD. It's a pretty effective pill! The only down side is the occasional headache."


"My entire life, I have had a fear of public speaking that is so intense I would literally shut down and stop talking in the middle of a presentation.  My heart feels like it is going to jump out of my chest, my mind goes completely blank, I turn red-faced, and my body and voice begin to tremble uncontrollably.  I failed college courses, changed jobs, and altered my entire life just to avoid speaking in public.   It was such a difficult and embarrassing problem that filled me with so much shame.  One day, a friend told me about propranolol and so I went to the Doctor. The Doc prescribed and I can now present like a professional with zero anxiety.  Simply put, this medicine changed my entire life and I would recommend it to anyone with anxiety."


"I highly recommend trying this medicine.  I've been suffering with extreme anxiety/ocd for years.  Tried lexapro(bad weight gain & didnt feel any different), elavil(did the same as lexapro) and pristiq(made me feel worse).  Finally I went to a psychiatrist & he immediately put me on zoloft 25 mg (sertraline) & small dose of xanax (alprazolam).  We planned out to slowly iincrease up to 200 mg within a few months. Eventually made it to the max dose 6 months later, along with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy).  I’ve had a few side effects (memory loss, stomach problems) but that's it.  I can finally go throughout my days & function.  Some days are just crap though, which happens.  Changed my life & am so thankful."


"Was on this pill for three months. Just recently decided to switch. Start new BC today. Anyways Microgestin Fe made me breakout bad. My forehead and chin that's why I decided to switch. I never really breakout and it bothered me so much. But other than that the pill made my period very light and few to no cramps. It did its job, prevented pregnancy. & Did cause some mood swings. Caught myself crying in time to time. And I feel like the pill made me gain little weight."


"Also forgot to mention that my boobs got bigger! I can't tell if I have mood swings because I've always been so moody. No nausea.

One time though I had some pain on my leg and I was worried of a DVT so I got it checked out, turns out it was just a pulled muscle--thankfully.

So don't get scared of all the horror stories out there. Just be on the look out for dangerous side effects, obviously, but don't be afraid to try it out."


"I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for about 3/4 months now and the biggest positive for me was that it cleared my hormonal chin acne. Lately I've really felt the mood swings though, I'm usually a very happy person but lately I've been feeling very blah and I feel like I can't concentrate. Sex drive is also a little blah. Weight is about the same too."


"I've had Nexplanon for about 4 months now. My first period after getting it was a week late but regular as far as bleeding amount and length, after that I have not had a period in over 2 months which is great and it is very effective as far as me not getting pregnant. After I first had it implanted I had a lot of cystic acne on my jaw and cheeks but that cleared up after about 2 months and hasn't returned. No cramping at all since getting it. But I've gained about 15 pounds which is the only reason I'm thinking of getting it removed. I'm happy with it otherwise. I'm dieting and exercising more to see if I can drop the weight but if not or I keep gaining weight I will be having it removed."


"Just average"


"Bottom line - it works. It will definitely make you quit smoking.   The side-effects are awful, but I guess its a price to pay for prolonging your life a bit.
You MUST eat before taking it, or it sucks.
You need to try to be as stress-free as possible when using. You can't get into any conflicting situations. You might need to rely on a spouse or roomie to wake you up in the morning, or you will sleep like a rock and never acknowledge the alarm clock.
You can have some pretty gnarly dreams while using. You will quit smoking on this pill."


"I drank all kinds of medications like Trileptal, Lamictal now I am on 3000 Keppra and still had seizures, but my doctor said don't do surgery I will give you Vimpat. 10% out 100 people took this and it helped. He was right I still had episodes even with 200mg Vimpat but it simply went away for about 6 months now. It does give you loss of hair and feeling depressed but also an important thing to do is watch what you eat. "


"This medication works great, my cycle has never been regular but on this I can pinpoint the day I start and end my cycle. I do get headaches the first day I put on my new patch so i just take Advil as a preventive and that seems to do the job.. most of the time. This does help control acne as well, and have not experienced any weight gain and I have used it for over a year and a half. The patch site can itch but my skin seemed to get used to it after a month or so. I use it on my lower back above my pant line and switch sides weekly. This seems to be the best spot, except when I get asked what it is. lol! I was on the Depo shot for a year and absolutely hated it, and can't remember to take a pill daily so this is a GREAT alternative."


"It works! Only four days on it and I'm already feeling great. Before all I did was sleep and now I actually go out and do things. No side effects so far. I'm on 150mg."


"I had surgery removing 6" of my small intestines. In Dec. 2013 was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, I have been taking Pentasa for about 3 months, since Jan. 2014. It has really helped me but I am losing handfuls of hair every day. I am also having dizzy spells. The hardest side effect to deal with is, every time I have a bowel movement, I have terrible itching inside my rectum. Otherwise I haven't noticed any other side effects yet."


"Just started the tablet 15mg two days ago. Today is the 3rd day and by far the worst drowsiness I am facing. Cannot do anything in the office. As soon as I go to sleep I wake up, may be due to anxiety or side effect. Last both nights I took it at 8.00PM and went to bed at 9:00PM and at 10:PM I woke up due to severe anxiety attack. Tried couple of times and then finally went to sleep may be at 10:30PM and then woke up at 5:30 AM in the morning. After that Zombie Phase started and it never finished. Weekend is coming and want to sleep for at least 20 hours. A little better than previous in terms of anxiety and depression, I was never on medication before but was using Valium and Xanax frequently for sleep and these were working well."


"I have been taking Xolair injections for about a year now.  My Family doctor suggested that we try it because for the past 12 years I had such bad reactions to dust, mold and any animal.  After years of the typical allergy shots at the Drs. office, and having reactions from them, face swelling, throat shutting off, using the Epipen, it was a weekly thing.  Going to the grocery store and praying that the person in line did not have a cat at home, yikes!  Well, Xolair is AMAZING!  My family doctor "diagnosed me with Asthma" so I could get this medication.  Though I only have asthma from the allergies, This medicine REALLY WORKS!  Thank you for giving my life back!  I can go all month now without an Epipen injection!"


"Personally, I've had the best experience with this pill. It's done it's job for sure. I rarely break out from my periods and my periods are always light. I really love the fact that I know exactly what day and time I start my period. It helps me a lot with cramps and the level of heaviness in my period, which was why Levora was recommended to me. I've been on this pill for 2 years now and I'm very happy! My boyfriend and I unfortunately can not use condoms because of UTIs and other medical reasons for me. This pill definitely makes me feel safe."


"I have had bad acne since 6th grade and I am now in 11th grade and started taking Bactrim, it is amazing you take it once in the morning and once at night... I saw results in the first month, now my face it clear, just around my time of the month I get maybe two pimples but they go away fast! Just don't skip! You will break out and have to start over!"


"I have used it successfully after not having luck with Atacand after many years of being on that. I have had no ill side effects to speak of. I am  very pleased. Although it is a bit pricey."


"I have been taking birth control pills for many years and Orth Tri-Cyclen Lo has been very tolerable with no side-effects besides one: PREGNANCY. I thought it was better than all the others I've tried since it didn't give me headaches or nausea, but I'd take headaches and nausea any day over this. I took this pill exactly as directed, at the same time every morning, never missing a single pill. I avoided foods and medication that could possible interfere with the pill's effectiveness. After a year of being on Ortho Tri-Cylcen Lo and having periods you could set your watch to, I noticed I was a day late. Unfortunately, I have become part of that very small percentage of women that becomes pregnant while taking hormonal contraception."


"About to depart invega so felt to document my experience. 5 years have been good on invega. the pamphlet said "as clean as we can make it" or some such and sure enough the mind felt cleaner. If I was in room all day I would feel like my brain was drenched in depression. invega made it fresh. Was able to take an interest in new things and grew over that time.
Male Sexual function: 9 mg say good bye, 6mg hints of life, 3 mg omg I thought it left forever Thank U God Weight: kind of hard to manage diet and exercise. its like you need a scientist to work out satisfaction vs calorie control. beyond me, though weight training helped me feel good.
Tiredness: very tired after work on all dosages. Hard to motivate to exercise but very rewarding,"


"I  have been using Drysol for 15 years.  I have figured out the perfect process for using the product.

 If you aren't careful you can apply Drysol in such a way that it will cause extreme burning sensations and rashes.  Here's how to apply it properly:   Men, carefully shave the center portion of your armpits  to expose the bare skin.  If you look closely you'll be able to see the sweat gland areas of your armpits.   Apply the product only  to this area and not to the surrounding skin.  Do this right before bed and sleep all night long with it on your armpits - should keep you dry for 3 to 4 weeks.  Do this multiple nights in a row for a longer affect.  My dad totally cured his hyperhydrosis by doing this every Night for two weeks."


"I am extremely sensitive to medications and any chemical. I get headaches from the chlorine in tap water. I was afraid to take even the lowest dose of Cymbalta, but I swear I felt happier, more talkative, and much less obsessive and less negative within the first day of taking it. By the third day I noticed that I got a little tired about 1-2 hours after taking it, but I was still pleasant to be around and nice to others. I think this is also helping with some pain I've had from a shoulder injury a while back, so that's good too. My mother also takes this for fibromyalgia and she loves it. Good luck!"


"I'm on week 3. I used to be on the xulane patch but at my 6 month pp appointment and after using the patch for a couple weeks I had a terrible skin reaction.. (which was weird cuz I used it for almost 9 yrs with no issue) switched to this pill, take it every night at 8:30 pm when kids are in bed. -im 25 btw.

So far, BAD cystic acne on my chin, around mouth, forehead. It's so embarrassing I don't even want to check the mail.

Headaches, bloated and huge. Reduced sex drive, 14 day period. Bad cramps with period and I'm 5 days off it and still cramping bad with some back pain. :/ I am constantly hungry, and I always want to cry or get easily emotional. I hate it! I'm considering getting off it. Idk what I'm Ganna do but I'll figure it out."


"I just took a Tessaoln for the first time, even if it will let me get 3 hrs of sleep tonight at a time I will be very happy. Nothing else seems to he working and I have heard great reviews. I haven't coughed since I took one about a 1/2 hr ago, so goodnight."


"Finished 3 days of Solu-Medrol, last week.Not only am I NOT feeling any relief, I am feeling worse. Barely able to walk. Rigid right leg, and complete numbness on right side. This sucks"


"I am 23 with no children. I just had Mirena inserted 2 days ago. The insertion was not so bad. It felt like 2 really bad, but quick cramps. The first cramp was for the measurement of the uterus, the second was for insertion. I was prescribed a medicine for stomach ulcers that softened the uterus when entered into the vagina. My period was about to come on also during the visit. My doctor said that helps. I'm here to say it's not too bad. Worry free birth control. It does have risks like all others. When you think about it, its a lot safer than pregnancy. The cramps after insertion agent too pleasant, nothing that pain killers can't help. I hope this helps."


"I've had severe depression and increasing anxiety since I was 18 (23 soon going on 24 now!) but was only officially diagnosed last summer, a few months after I graduated college. I started taking Wellbutrin SR in September 2014, and eventually went up to 300 mg x day.  At first it just gave me headaches, worsened my chronic insomnia, and gave me an immediate burst of way too much energy.  Now I no longer experience any of these effects. One of my biggest issues before was total lack of motivation, but Wellbutrin has fixed this almost entirely. I'm actually able to leave the house now and I finally have a job that I enjoy going to and am actually able to focus on. I really wish I had started taking this sooner, but I'm glad I'm on it now."


"I truly believe this drug helps many adults. Just seem to get through their day a bit easier and if that's all it takes than so be it. Not everyone is able just jump into the day while wearing a smile."


"It seems to calm me but I am also an avid yoga participant so not always sure which is helping more."


"Anger, moodiness, hopelessness, irritability, trouble making cohesive thoughts, very serious suicidal urge.

Same day after first pill of 500 mg."


"I have been on many pills over and over trying to get my depression/bipolar under control. I would find something but then it would only work for a couple of months then back to square one. Ever since I was put on the Emsam patch I have loved it, I feel more alive, and wanting to get out and do things. I feel better about myself, I do my hair, makeup, and feel like I am part of society again. I have energy and the food restriction hasn't been that big of an issue, it has been a healthy change for me. Yes it is expensive and can have high copays but worth it. I was paying more for all the doctor copays and medicine copays then I am now for the Emsam patch. I would recommend it to everyone!"


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I have  taken this medicine for sleep apnea and ADD as a replacement for Ritalin, which I became addicted to for a few years.  Provigil does not affect me the same way in terms of a desire to increase the dose and it is very effective for day time wakefulness and for keeping my focus.  I have had no negative effects from this - only positive.  It is very expensive and if it wasn't for insurance coverage the medicine would cost $1,500 per month if out of pocket.  "


"After being depressed for a long time, I decided to approach my Doctor after therapy alone was not working.  I was suffering severe mood swings, crying every day, anxiety attacks and so on. I am now on day 6 of 50mg of Pristiq and its amazing.  Feel calm, in control, have not cried once and feel really good.  Side effects have been nausea, insomnia (hope this will settle down) and decreased appetite. I was putting my family through hell and it feels like I have finally turned a corner."


"I was on antibiotics & taking birth control pills, of course when taking some antibiotics it cancels out your birth control. To make a long story short, me & my boyfriend had unprotected sex & felt like the plan b pill would be the best choice of action. I took the pill about 12 hours later, the only big side effect I had was my period lasted for 22 long days! Did the pill work? Yes. Would I recommend it? Yes, just be ready for the side effects. I'll take being on my period for 22 days over being pregnant any day!"


"I'm 19 years old and I can honestly say after taking Buspar for close to 3 weeks so far it has saved my life and my ability to function. I had tried medicines like Clonazepam and Xanax before with minimal outcome. I hope someone else get's the help they need from this medicine because I can only imagine all of the people suffering and I feel so bad. Buspar, A  "


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"It did not taste good but I managed to drink the first dose. I threw up about 1/2 hour later. Bowel movements started a few hours after that and continued through the night although it slowed down after a bit and I got about 2 hours sleep. The second dose I started an hour early to prevent throwing up again and to finish bowel movements before I had to go to the hospital since it was over an hour drive.
      The doctor's notes said I did a good prep. I was worried since I had thrown up some of the first dose. Also if you have constipation you can start a little early as it may take more time to work. Also the taste is gross so giving yourself time to drink it with water in between helps to prevent gagging and vomiting."


"I had Nexplanon for 2 weeks. The first week was fine. The second week I lost my appetite, sex drive, 10 pounds, and experienced mood swings and sadness. I knew before getting it that it takes 3 months to adjust, but when I decided to get it, I didn't know how much it would affect my mood and I was not willing to make myself go through 3 months of these symptoms. I've been depressed before and I felt like I was heading in that direction. I went to Planned Parenthood and had them take it out. I certainly was not on it long enough to give a detailed review of the product, but I was on it long enough to know that my body was unhappy with my decision to get it. I'm happy I got it removed. I recommend trying it, but listen to your body."


"I have been using Miralax and psyllium every night for about a year and wanted to try Linzess, but my doctor was hesitant to let me try it.  Possible side effects.  Anyway, after some research, I realized the Nexium I have been using causes a Magnesium deficiency.  So now I take a multi-mineral capsule and a 500mg Magnesium capsule 3 times a day with meals.  I have been able to cut back on my prescribed medications and have some hope that I will be able to get off them completely by adjusting my mineral intake.  Try this, because your bowels cannot function without enough minerals."


"It has reversed my Fibro symptoms to a level that allows me to have some of my life back."


"Helps me keep my attention in class,  but seems to make me keep grinding my teeth and move my jaw around.  A tick I guess."


"Hello, I decided to share my experience because I know how it feels to be so scared and stressed. I had unprotected sex twice in a day on 6th of November. Next day I found out that my ovulation was on the 5th of November. I was about to die. I was searching through internet and I found out about the morning after pill. I wasn't sure if it was available for me because I'm only 18.  3 days after I went to get the morning after pill to boots and I felt so much better. Today I'm so happy because I got my period on time! I'm still shocked because I thought I'm pregnant. Ellaone works and I recommend it because it's just amazing!!"


"Oh, man,am I ever sick....yes, the lower abd pain is getting better, but!  I am on methotrexate and am having blood in my stools...I didn't see anyone else mention that....so, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, but I guess I'll try to contact my doc and see what he says...I'm on day three almost...if I take it tonight???!!  I was prescribed cipro and flagyl in the ER for acute diverticulitis."


"I was taking Gildess (Birth control) for about 1 year because I have really bad periods up to the point were I would just want to call my my bed my permit home. My periods make my bleed HEAVY and I would  puke and cry and  faint/pass out and just want to scream because the slightest movement made me want to cry. So my doctor thought that this would do me good and it did until the side effects came in. I couldn't have anything with Red sauce in spaghetti and I can't have coffee. Also it made me an  emotional wreck. I would cry watching tv shows and someone dying. It helped my get out of bed because of my periods but then it turned me into a cry baby that ended up going back into bed..."


"Insertion is painful, but quick. I spotted for two or three days following the procedure and only cramped the day of. I'm breastfeeding so have not yet had a period so I can't comment on whether or not it's heavier than normal yet."


"I took Latuda for my recently diagnosed bipolar II. I started on 20mg and it was great for my mood. It did have a strange side effect of making me incredibly anxious to go to bed. I physically had to go to sleep at the same time every day or I would be jittery, irritable, and anxious the whole time I stayed up. My doctor thought going up in dosage could reduce this and help my mood more, but it just made the akthasia worse, leaving me with shaky hands and a clenching jaw as well. I wish this drug didn't have the physical side effects, because during the day I felt great!"


"I've never felt so balanced and "normal". Water could almost run off my back. A blessing enabling me to work 4-5 days a week, previously 2-3."


"I was up to 1 1/2 - 2 large packs of cigarettes per day.  Quit with Champix and used Nicorette gum chased with Stride Wintergeen gum.  Haven't had a puff for just over 4 years!"


"Great medicine for anxiety if you are patient and go slowly in titration. It can "activate" your anxiety at first and with dose increases but you need to stick through it. A when required benzodiazepine helps a lot at first. I'd start at 12.5 or 25 and slowly titrate every two weeks, that mitigates the side effects. I think anything between 50 to 100mg is perfect. Fast metabolizers may need more."


"I am 52 years old I have endometrosis and have been on Loestrin for many years.   I take it continuously to keep from flooding and cramping.  Not having a period is wonderful.  "


"I was on a Depakote, Tegretol and Topiramate cocktail of 12 pills a day. I was not controlled. I even had the VNS implanted in my chest. I switched doctors, and he placed me on Vimpat and Topiramate. Not only am I seizure- free, but I lost 10 lbs. to boot. However, not all good news; hair falling out and tingling in my hands in feet, but I am only on 6 pills a day now."


"I had used chewing tobacco for 30 years and wanted to quit, my Doctor prescribed Chantix, one thing he told me to do was to take the second daily dose in the afternoon rather than in the evening to help prevent strange dreams and I never did have any. Make sure you eat something before taking to prevent upset stomach. Chantix did make me feel paranoid and nervous and I did worry more than normal and I couldn't drink while on it, I had one drink after I had started it and the next day I had the worst hangover I had ever had, actually I haven't drank now since I quit Chantix since I no longer have a desire to do so. All in all I feel it is very effective."


"I took my first dose today around 4 pm to help ease tension in my neck that caused a terrible 3 day migraine. The first two (prescribed by a doctor) made me sleep only two hours when I was supposed to be out for 6 hours. I still had the migraine of course and it didn't have any negative side effects nor did it help that first time so I took one more 5 hours later as i was getting ready for bed. It is currently putting me through hell because of nausea, an upset stomach and now I cant even fall asleep. I'm feeling the heaviness in my chest that others have mentioned previously and I'm scared of what the initial migraine is going to be bring me when this bs wears off :("


"I have severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy and I've been administered several different medicines to treat my symptoms.  I find Neurontin is best for me, but I have to take at least 1200 mg three times a day.  Sometimes more.  And I worry about that, but I can't live with the constant pain."


"My 7 year old son with Autism/ADHD took this to decrease impulsivity. He got insomnia, rages/aggression, completely out of control. It would happen about 4 hours after taking 25mg. It also interferes with his asthma medicines- Albuterol. Not for us."


"It helped with the runny nose and cough, but I think the side effects made it not worth taking. The first hour was the immediate release and it made me feel nervous, anxious, dizzy, nauseous, and I had awful tremors. After the first hour I come down a bit and didn't feel as awful. Couldn't get any sleep on it and being a mom of a one year old boy I definitely need my sleep. I won't be taking it again. Going to go back to DayQuil, NyQuil, cough drops... Not for everyone."


"Lexapro is amazing. I was blind sided by a panic attack when I was 22. This panic lead to being anxious which lead to obsessive thoughts about feeling poorly, ultimately causing male depression (not sad but lack of lust for life).

It was a viscous cycle, I'd obsess over being anxious and this caused me to be more anxious. I had so a dozen symptoms ranging from dizziness to blurry vision to stomach discomfort. It just made no sense to me how all this was related.

Long story short, started Lexapro, first 2 weeks made everything worse that just as quickly as it can't the anxiety and obsessive thoughts were gone. Wow up one day and my mind went racing!

Would recommend and encourage people not to get discouraged if it doesn't work immediately."


"This is my update from  previous  comment  ; I've been on this drug, 3 150 mg caps daily, since 10/2012 with a 6 month break  after 2 yrs, at which time I regressed and had to be  restarted on it; there are side effects I listed in prev. Review; my diarrhea is better;  Fast heart rate; currently experiencing high feelings of anxiety, intermittent fever and chills; periodic severe L side pain in pancreas area;  increased lethargy, weakness, painful joints esp. hips, knees, finger joints; wt of 85lbs; are newer & becoming a bit problematic, but I was advised when taken off my drugs for 6 months, if I require restarting therapy, I would remain on them for life.  I'm at the end of my 5th yr now! I tend to require hospitalization each November."


"I have had chronic migraines for 15 years, they became daily about 10 years ago. None of the triptans (imitrex, maxalt, etc.) Work for me, nor do a lot of others. I was prescribed stadol, which is highly addictive and has a fast tolerance rate, and after that I did not believe tordol could work, I relied solely on narcotics, despite rebounds. I would be given tordol in the urgent care, and it didn't work (as I believed it wouldn't!) After the doctors stopped giving me stadol and a couple years later I tried tordol... only this time I told myself it would work... it has been my miracle drug ever since. It isn't easy to do deep IM on myself, and sometimes it really hurts, but I have only had to go to the ER once in the past 18 months."


"Helps me fall asleep but doesn't keep me asleep or stop my pain. I can't fall asleep without it, so I stay on it."


"I have had this constant ringing in my ear for years now up until today I didn't even know there was a name for it but after reading all these testimonials I tried a Xanax and finally some relief! For people who have this you know what I mean. Thank God for Xanax. "


"It worked so well for me, except for the weight gain. It worked perfectly for my mood accept that within the first 2 months I was on it I gained about 20 pounds. I kept on it because it worked so well and we played around with some other Meds that might have balanced it out but it was just not worth it, I ended up gaining about 30-40 pounds from the whole thing and I am a rather small person. I am now on Lamotrigine and it works perfectly. In all it worked out pretty well, just had some unpleasant side affects for me."


"Been on all sorts of meds for depression for about 15 years. I am 41 now and just started taking Abilify about 8 days ago. I started feeling better after 3 days. I have more energy and just feel so much better. I hope this helps. This medicine really works."


"I was started on Garbapentin for a herniated cervical disc.  At first I was put on 900 mg, which wasn't really helping so my doctor bumped me up to 1800 mg a day.  I've always been somewhat depressed and anxious... I got a side effect I did not bargain for.  Not only did it help my pain, but my mood has been the best it has in years!  I feel happy!!! Calmer.  I can tell as soon as I miss a dose because my mood changes.  I Hope my doctor lets me take this once my pain is gone.  Usually side effects suck, this medication is not only a pain med but a happy pill."


"I have been on this pill for 2 years. Great experience, love the size of the pills. I have 2 - 3 period days. Really minor cramps (when my period is about to come). The big difference is that my breast grew a cup or so (I love it, since my breast are small). No mood swings, appetite normal, no headaches or bad side effects. Definitely recommended."


"Taking Keflex for a possible uti, 500mg 4x's a day for 7 days. Within 15 minutes of taking pill I get severe indigestion & heartburn. I already suffer from gerd & this makes it ten times worse. I have also had mild itching & blurry vision. I have 27weeks pregnant so there's not a lot of antibiotics out there that are safe to take so I guess I'm going to going to try & stick it out & finish it even though the heartburn is so bad I want to stop."


"My experience with this birth control was absolutely horrendous.
1. Constant bleeding
2. Heart palpitations and shortness of breath
3.Extreme moodswings
4. Excessive weight gain
Please trust the list of side effects of a product. I honestly didn't take heed and figured it wouldn't happen to me. It happened, and it was horrible. I would not recommend this product if you're sensitive to changes in your body. It is also very difficult to remove this product, if you're having problems, as in shifting of the implant, pain, numbness of arm and fingertips. Clinics have to find someone that's qualified to remove the product and it's extremely difficult. It is considered a surgery which makes your appointment wait time months out depending on where you live"


"I was initially given two Lo Loestrin Fe samples and had no issues until making the switch to Microgestin Fe 1/20 a few days ago. Due to breaking out in a rash (which zigzags across the top of my thigh) and nerve issues (numbness/pain/tingling that's made it difficult to walk) with my foot, I had to stop taking the pill after 6 days of use. I'm relieved to know that it works for so many. "


"I was on Effexor XR for almost 4 months for major depression and anxiety. It caused stomach upset which got worse with every increase in dosage.( I also suffer with IBS so it was hard to tell for a while if it was the Effexor or not.)The worst part however, was yet to come. I started spotting the 3rd month I was on it and by the 4th month on 150mg, I was bleeding as if I had my period every single day. My psychiatrist is tapering me off it and at 75mg now, I have less stomach pain and no bleeding. We will try Zoloft next."


"My own experience was awful. I did not gain weight but I had been suffering with depression because of all the pain I was in. My doctor prescribed these which in my option she should have never done specially when I was very down at the time. I've never experienced such thoughts in my life the only time I got a break  from my own thoughts was when I was sleeping. If you are feeling down at  all while taking these my advice go see your doctor ASAP do not continue with these not advisable to anyone with depression"


"I had Skyla placed 2 years ago within the first few months I gained 30lbs, sex drive plummeted, horrible cramps, I felt bloated constantly."


"I have been on Rexulti for a little over 2 months. I started on 0.5 mg the first week and moved up to 1.0 mg the second week. I am taking it as an add-on to my Lexapro 40mgs for MDD. My depression was almost immediately better, but by the second week my anxiety was HORRIBLE!! I began getting sores in my mouth from the constant movement of my tongue. It's uncontrollable, as is the eye blinking. I stay tired from my body being tense 24/7. My Dr took my dosage down to 0.5 mg and increased my Ativan but I'm still not doing any better. I'm fixing to stop it completely. I pray that the issues with my tongue and eyes will go away once I stop taking it."


"I was on Alesse birth control, which is a mini pill that contains progestin, for about a year now with no problems at all. Recently, I switched doctors and she had to write me a new prescription for my pill. I told her what I was already on and she sent in the rx to my pharmacy. When I went to pick it up, the pack was a purple one called Apri. I asked the pharmacist why it changed and they had no idea. I chalked it up to insurance or a miscommunication. I have been using Apri now for 3 days (today being the 3rd night). First night was fine. Second night had some mild numbness in my throat that I hadn't associated with the pill at all because the the first day had went well. Tonight, minutes after taking my pill, my lips feel very numb. No blue discoloration, trouble breathing, or heart palpitations. However, I do have some slight blurred vision, a stuffy chest feeling, and a bit of nausea. After some reading, I found that my last pill and this new one are two different variations of the pill. This new pill, Apri, is a combination pill that contains both estrogen and progestin. I may have had a drug allergy to the estrogen (I read this can happen) or an allergy to a dye in the pill. All I have on hand is some Allergra allergy pills so I took one of those about 30 minutes ago and, although I still feel a little weird, my lips are not as numb. Hopefully the symptoms disappear soon. I will definitely not be taking Apri again or any other combination pill. I am going to schedule an appointment with my doctor first thing in the morning and get an rx for the mini pill again. Just thought I would share my reaction story in case anyone experiences the same complications whereas I wasn't lucky enough to find someone who shared their story."


"This did not work for me. I don't recommend."


"I have been taking Aviane for 4 weeks and I am a little less temperamental actually without being on any birth control. Crazy for 7 days before my period and I'm more calm this month! Nothing has changed as far as sex drive, sleeping fine, I have a bit of anxiety but I have had anxiety for a long time, not from the pill. My breasts seem to feel heavy and swollen which I'm happy about that's why I wanted to share!"


"I was on Marvelon for 10 years until my benefits plan changed and it only covered generic brands of the birth control pill. When my pharmacist informed me I questioned him profusely asking if it was the same Marvelon. While I was on Marvelon for 10
Years I had no side effects/felt great on it. As soon as I started taking apris I became  moody, irritable and very very gassy. It almost felt like I was pregnant.  As soon as I started researching apris vs Marvelon I discovered all the poor reviews. I then decided to pay out of pocket to go back on Marvelon the next month because I hated feeling horrible. I went back on Marvelon but what happened next was a blessing in disguise. I became pregnant with my 2nd.  Apris messed up my system."


"I had moderate anxiety. I was prescribed 20 mg first day on it gave me extreme anxiety and made me very unsteady, dizzy, made my palms and feet very sweaty, high pounding heart rate. It lasted throughout the days and made it very hard to sleep until I stopped taking it a week later."


"I took a 30 mg dose of Vyvanse and it helped me focus all day. I feel much less depressed and have not noticed any nervous side effects. I have read that it makes sleeping difficult and will find out tonight. I like it."


"After reading the reviews I was nervous but went through with it. During the insertion I cried because it was super painful for me but my boyfriend sat by my side the entire time holding my hand to squeeze. The next few days there was some cramping. Nothing a heating pad & ibuprofen couldn't help! I am also a very active woman. I do a lot of circuit training/weightlifting & I love sex. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to do my fav positions because some say they cramp, but I haven't experienced any cramping at all! I stopped bleeding after two days & I spot very little. Neither my boyfriend or I can feel it when we're intimate. Also! No side effects. Today I had my 1 month ultrasound & everything looks great! I'm very happy I got the IUD!"


"I started taking Tri-Sprintec to treat acne, and I just finished my first pack. My acne has always been moderate, but after a couple days of the pill, I had a HUGE flare, but then it went back down to normal after a week or so (Normal for me being 2-6 new zits every morning and every night). But, I know it will take 3-6 months for it to regulate my body, so I'll be patient and wait. I will comment and say that it did have a few negative side effects. I started to get headaches, later in the night. I'm very irritable, tired, and down. I gained a little weight, but nothing that bugs me that much. I'm not recommending against this pill as I've only been on it for a month, and everyone's body is different. Just be prepared and wait, they say."


"i am on the shot for my b12 and it works like a charm cause I first noticed my feet will burn like someone put a match under my feet and lit it since I've gotta them my feet been doing better all though just weeks before I get the shot my feet will start to burn byt after I get it be gone I will probably have this shot the rest of my life"


"I started loestrin 24 as my first birth control pill.  I started it the third day of my period as my doctor instructed and my period lasted four days longer than normal.  My bleeding stopped, then, for four days and then started again and lasted for two months!  My gynecologist says that sometimes birth control takes 2-3 months to even out.  Well, the first month I had break through bleeding on and off and had several days in a row with little to no bleeding.  The second month, I bled for four solid weeks.  I had no sex drive, some cramping in between periods and I felt very depressed and insecure.  This was not the pill for me."


"I have been suffering from anxiety and paranoia for about 6 months now. The past month has been extreme with constant thought that I'm going to die, when health wise I'm perfectly fine besides needing to lose a few pounds. It has gotten to the point where every ache and pain makes me think something is wrong with me and that I'm going to die. I fear being alone with my 8 months old the most. I fear something will happen to me and nobody will know and my baby will be alone in the house until daddy gets home. I tried almost everything except medicine because I am scared of side effects. Prescribed fluoxetine 20mg. I've had the prescription for 2 weeks and been holding off. I finally gave in and started today. Your posts give me hope."


"Reduced pain from stone passing through urinary tract and also helped with bowel evacuation."


"Stopped the incapacitating seizures. Side effects are bothersome but not as awful as the seizures: Sugar-sweet taste of all food, fatigue, occasional nausea, memory issues, sight issues, balance problems."


"Side effect: sexual dysfunction"


"I take Bidil three times a day but only a half pill each time. And though it's working it makes me feel like crap. I'm lathargic, tired, and can't control my body movements. This has lasted for months. I hope they stop soon, it's hard to function on this pill."


"I am a 5'8" male, who is 55 years of age, and have been taking 10 mg of Lexapro for 5 months to combat depression following a divorce. Lexapro has helped greatly with my mood, ability to concentrate and despair. "


"While it was effective, I hated the side effects and am discontinuing after less than one month. It made me feel hungry and I started to break out. I was having sleep issues and bleeding in between periods. I'm currently on my cycle and I'm miserable. My period has been heavy for four days and I have cramps. This is unusual for me. Not worth it!"


"My son is 8 and was diagnosed with ADHD recently, this is the first medication he has taken.  We started at 1mg working or way up to 3mg, and it's taken in the evening around 5pm. Once at 3mg, my son was extremely sleepy. Even falling asleep in class and in the bus ride home. He was emotional about everything. Even looking for toys, he would cry. He also experienced terrible tummy aches. He became very irritable, I'm guessing because he was sleepy. I had his Dr lower the dosage to 2mg and he is becoming that little guy I know again! He's still kind of sleepy but not as bad and his teacher is noticing a big improvement in his focus at school. We are still working out the kinks but I am hopeful! Best of luck to you all!"


"I was prescribed Zonisamide and took it for about 5 weeks before I was diagnosed with DRESS Syndrome (severe drug reaction).  I landed in the hospital for a week and later was told to have drug induced Hepatitis after having experienced a rash, itching, fever, high liver enzymes, triple levels of bilirubin, loss of Magnesium and Potassium, and severe upper quadrant pain.  The treating physicians sought the assistance of other specialists, being that they were extremely concerned and had never seen such a bad drug reaction.  I'm told that my liver will recover, only they are not able to anticipate how long it will take.  It's been two weeks since I was taken off this drug and I'm still experiencing the issues mentioned above."


"I got my Implanon inserted in the beginning of May 2010. 2 weeks later I got my period. (I was hoping I was going to be one of the lucky ones and not get it, but I was warned, and I'm not a lucky person anyway). But my period usually lasts 6 or 7 days. This period lasted for 11 days. And it was weird cause it wasn't like a regular period where throughout your period you go from heavy to light then you are done. This period was like the same consistency the whole time through (kinda light) so I never knew when it was going stop. But finally it did. Then June 14, I got my period again (Ugh.! I really hate periods, they ruin all my plans. But yeah, it's the same consistency as the last one. Soo... I'll see when it stops."


"My son is 5 years old, he is autistic his doctor said to try melatonin. I give him 3mg at night 30 minutes later he is sound asleep. It has been great. No more fighting him to lay down. I was scared to use it, but now i know it works. He hasn't slept good since he was born. Before melatonin I felt like I still had a newborn, waking up and not sleeping. I highly recommend this for autistic children, of course check with their doctor first.  "


"This patch helped me so so much with opiate withdrawal.  I used the patch for 8 weeks and discontinued my Ultram.  I experienced zero withdrawal.  I highly recommend using this patch to get yourself off the opiates."


"I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder exactly one year ago. After about 4 weeks on Lamictal, I noticed a huge change. I could feel feelings again. The bubble of depression, rage and mania I lived in popped. I could communicate again, without getting frustrated with everyone.  I am taking Lamictal with Wellbutrin and Abilify. No side-effects and my life - both professional and personal - has done a complete about-face. I am happy again. I remember how happy feels, and I'm there."


"I started my treatment early 2009, and continued with it through October of that year. At first, I didn't see much improvement, complaining to my dermatologist for the first few months. What I did notice was the extremely dry skin, awful chapped lips, patches of what looked like eczema but wasn't, muscle pain, bloody noses, a tendency to bruise and bleed more easily, severe loss of appetite and depression. also, major sensitivity to all forms of light, especially sun, vision change and fatigue. when starting my medication both my gynecologist and optometrist advised against it. it was towards the end of my treatment when I started seeing results. My skin was flawless for about a year. After being off of it for 11 months, my acne is back."


"I first want to say that I read a bunch of reviews before starting Gianvi and became extremely nervous because of all the negatively. However, my experience has been absolutely wonderful, with only one complaint. I am on my third pack and am having the best periods of my life. Little cramps, no bloating, no mood swings, light flow, AMAZING! My mood overall has also been very positive. I'm much less stressed and don't feel as anxious. As for my skin, like my doctor said it did break out very bad at first, but it is clearing up. Also, my breasts have gotten noticeably bigger, which I love. My one and only complaint is I tend to be dry during sex, which has never been a problem before. But hey, there's things to help with that."


"Make sure to start with low dosage, or it will make you sick. Had less stiffness right away.  Still some pain, but nothing like before. Somehow, it helped reduce my asthma symptoms. First time I slept 7 hours in a row since my car accident 5 years prior. Lost 20 lbs easily, but I had to stop taking it due to side effects. It makes certain foods taste terrible; gave me a constant pins/needles/numbness feeling in my hands and feet; dropped things more often; handfuls of hair fell out; sweat turned orange; dumb as box of rocks. All this yet it worked better than anything else I'd taken."


"I started taking this pill over a year ago and nothing has changed hormonally for me. In the mornings if I don't eat at a certain time I do get nauseated and throw up but my cycle has always been on time and consistent. Maybe gained 10 pounds most but with exercise it helps. I have a very sensitive body and this is perfect for me. However it may not work for some people. Worst side effect I've had is not really sleeping might get five to six hours"


"When I first had Nexaplanon inserted (Oct. 2015) I was constantly bleeding although sometimes it would be so light I wouldn't need a panty liner. It stayed like that for about 6 months (March 2016) and since then I have not had a period at all and it is wonderful. Also when I first got it in it would randomly make my arm numb and tingle. My gynecologist prescribed some medication to help nerves as the implant was pushing on some nerves. I have been on plenty different birth controls and this is by far my favourite. No periods, no cramps, no mood swings, no weight gain, and lastly no babies!"


"I wasn't 100% ready to quit, but Chantix took over where my will power could not.  I only took the full dose for a week before cutting the pills in half.  I had the nausea (about 30 minutes even with full meal and 8oz. of water), the gas/ bloating, the vivid dreams for the first 2 weeks.  Week 3 has interesting: I'm not able to go back to sleep after 1am, I can't control my emotions (intense anger, then sobbing, then laughing). I was "scary" as my husband put it.  Good news is I'm starting to ween myself off as of this morning and truly believe I'm over smoking.  Good luck to all who take this- but make sure you have a great support group to make sure you are emotionally okay through the process."


"I use Cymbalta 60mg at night. I sleep better, eat better, and feel better. Doctor diagnosed me with major depression disorder and placed me on Cymbalta and counseling. My life is 90% better! I am so thankful! Oh, and I had my thyroid checked: low thyroid. I take Synthroid 50mcg in the morning."


"My viral load has gone for 180,000 to undetectable in 10 months."


"Testim never really got my level up.  It was a pain to put on and took forever to dry.
I was asked over and over by people what cologne I had on.  It became awkward trying to think up something other than having to explain it was testosterone gel...
After years of messing with this the doctor recently switched me to Aveed...
Too early to determine if this works as hoped but so far it seems less hassle that a gel"


"I suffered from BDD, and mental checking. I immediately began to have a reduction in obsessive thoughts. For 3 1/2 years I remained on paxil. Going as high as 25mg which was too high for me and gave me intestinal problems, not to mention wanting to sleep all the time. I finally got down to 12mg, then 10, then 7.5, which was good for 1 1/2, and then finally down to 5. I then made the big mistake of throwing the meds out thinking I had beaten OCD. Within a month and a half the anxiety, obsessions were back like never before. Now back on 10mg I feel like myself again. It's important to remember whenever you start or change a dose it's going to take a few weeks for your brain to adjust. I also take the med at night. All in all a God send."


"32 weeks pregnant and just used the micronidazole 7 for the first night and it burned and itched terribly immediately. I don't know what my obgyn was thinking prescribing me this. This stress would be a sure thing to send me into preterm labour. Calling doctor in the a.m for another treatment."


"Had this now for a week. Every time I try and sleep I get bad cramps. I think lying down is affecting it because during the day it's fine. I have had a few hot flushes and been feeling really dizzy. My periods use to be really heavy and now I'm just spotting which is brill.. I've also gone off food. Still scared to have sex incase it disturbs it."


"My last 5 years with RLS has has been one big circle - trying to find the right doctor who really knows something about the syndrome, thinking I found that doctor, changing meds which help for a few years then back to the nightly walks around the house, no sleep for days then the 'crash sleep' when the RŁS eases off, the miserable grogginess after the crash... Then I found a Movement Disorder Doctor who prescribed NEUPRO patches.  They also worked wonderfully for a year or so but I'm back into the 'circle.'  The NEUPRO patch is probably the best med I've tried so far but, unfortunately, it augmented too.  We're now trying a new form of Gabapentin in addition to the patch.  Hopefully this will do something to ease the nerves."


"I went in for a colonoscopy today and was put under with propofol. It took affect right away ...after maybe four deep breaths. I was groggy for Maybe 15 minutes after waking up in recovery. However, I have been suffering from major allergy like symptoms all afternoon and evening...sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, then nose running. Feel fairly miserable...not from procedure but from sneezing."


"In general temazepam 15Mg has worked quite well as a sleep aid.  Without it I used to lay there for hours "replaying" the day's events in my mind and planning the next day.  Now, once the drowsy feeling hits me, about 1/2 hour after taking it, I can fall right to sleep.  Now if I could only get my aging Beagle to sleep all night and not wake me up at 3:30-4:00 AM to go out I'd be all set!  That has nothing to do with the temazepam, though, it works for me!"


Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"I have had migraines for 25 years and find Fiorinal with codeine the only thing that takes care of the pain and allows me to function. I also take Phenergan if I don't get on top of the pain fast enough to ease the vomiting associated with the pain. Like the previous post, my migraines wake me up in the middle of the night. I have been prescribed Lortab but even though it is stronger it does not work as well. My doctor recently added 10 mg. Amitriptyline before bed and that reduced the frequency of my headaches but I still get about 3-4 migraines/month.  I recently heard that they were going to take Fiorinal off the market and that has me very worried. "


"First I want to advise others that Deplin is an adjunct to your antidepressant, not an antidepressant. I am on day 4, and already feel more clarity, better mood, and more energy.

I have Narcoplesy, untreated due to allergic to meds for this condition. So, greater energy and more awake so great.

 In addition, I have been battling severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastritis and severe upper gastric pain for 10 months.  Most days I have been unable to eat other than breakfast. The evening of my first day of Deplin, greatly reduced my irritable bowel issues, and since then little to no pain. I had a ham and cheese sub yesterday. It is like a miracle.

Good luck to those prescribed this medication."


"It works, but do not take three! I woke up out of dead sleep three hours after ingesting with SEVERE pain. I have irritable bowel syndrome with internal hemorrhoids so constipation happens often and always hurts.  I took three thinking because I'm almost never regular and my last movement was over a week ago three would probably work best. I ended up pooping, but also had a heavy vomiting episode at the same time. Take two at most, do not take three!"


"I have MS and  bad back some times  I had save this for a time that the doctor  wasn't helping out enough. My left leg started to hurt from butt to my angle  . Was taking hydrocodacetam. Eating 3 at a time ,wasn't doing enough . Started  taking decadron pain level drop a lot  but you need to make sure that your eating food with them . Had no side affects! Wish I had more ! Going to ask Doctor ."