"Long But Important! Don't Take This!

I absolutely hate this birth control!! It makes me SO rotten! Horrible mood swings to the point where I am snapping at people at work. I have gained 100 pounds being on birth control overall.. that's right. 100 pounds. But this one keeps tipping the scale! My acne is TERRIBLE, I have absolutely no sex drive, and my periods are so irregular. My ankles swell to the point where I can't feel my toes, my hair is falling out in clumps, and I am absolutely miserable. Please don't waste your time on Camila like i did. I don't want anyone to ever experience what I am right now. I am getting it switched today. Good luck ladies!!!"


"I was hooked on pain meds after a surgery. It managed my withdrawal symptoms while I detoxed. Almost didn't feel any of them. Very useful. Just must make sure your blood pressure is not too low."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"I am on day 8. Finally starting to feel some what normal again. This medicine has made me feel horrible. The first few days I was extremely agitated with crying bouts that are completely abnormal for me. My doctor told me that want a side effect, but I have seen several people mention the same issue. I still have a general feeling of being anxious and feeling ill. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches have all been frequent. Stool is very black. Metallic taste and dry mouth. I can say eating well before each dose and drinking water seems to have helped. I wish my doctor had given me more information,  so I was at least prepared. I won't know until 3 months if it works - for my breath test. If it works, I suppose it is worth it."


"I was put on Abilify 4 years ago for depression along with Prozac. At first it really helped my mood. That only lasted several months, so the doctor raised my dose to 10 mg a day. I gained 30 lbs in 6 months. I am still on the medicine but decided last night to take it down to 5 mg a day and eventually to discontinue it all together. No matter what I do, eat healthy, exercise, etc., I cannot lose weight. It has to be the Abilify, I can't think of any other reason. I probably only put 1200 calories a day into my body, if that. I should be losing. "


"I went on this pill to help with heavy periods. I have gained weight, I have blurred vision and my body aches constantly. I took myself off this pill.  This is my body and I know what works for me. I will have to figure out which is worse heavy cycle or side effects."


"I have been on Contrave for one month and have lost 18 pounds.  I have not had any side effects and I feel great.  I have a lot of energy and my mood is good.  I have been dieting by counting calories with a weight loss app., trying to keep it around 1500 calories a day, but I have not exercised yet.  When I go out to eat, I cut everything in half and take home a doggy bag.  I try to make smart choices--less carbs, but not no carbs.  The drug works by making me not think about food all the time.  I can go without snacking in between meals, and it's helping me stick to just one portion at dinner as opposed to going back for seconds.  I would say this drug is worth a try.  It helps your willpower."


"I started this medication on 3/4/16. Starting weight was 208. After a week of taking it, I've lost 10lbs. I weigh now, is 199. This pill works! Ive been eating small snacks and working out. So far, the only problems I've experienced is; dry mouth, dizziness, restlessness and slight tremors for the first few days. I'll hive an update, in about a month."


"I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Stage 2, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in Dec. 2014.  Cancer found in lymph nodes; had Lumpectomy end of January, then Chemo from March to June.  After one month break I went for 5 weeks of daily radiation treatments, followed by 1 week boost treatment in 3 areas (under arm, cervical and breast).  Oncologist put me on Letrozole, I have been on it for 2 years this June and the only side effect I am currently experiencing is stiffness and leg pain at night in bed.  I asked the Oncologist what happens after the 5 years of Letrozole; she said perhaps there would be another drug on the market - there are not enough studies about long term use of Letrizole ..........."


"This medicine works amazingly for me. Having had prostate cancer, none of the pills worked with any success. Switched to this and have had amazing success. The only issue I ever had was a blood pressure med conflicted with it and seemed to stop working . After consulting with uroligist he suggested that may be the issue. GP changed blood pressure med and it started working again. I use it roughly 3x per week and never have issues. I am 53 years old and my significant other is constantly remarking that men my age cannot perform like this on a consistent basis. Erection usually last 2 - 3 hours and I am able to perform multiple times in that time periold. Highly recommend."


"I have just recently started this medication for severe Fibromyalgia pain. Unlike most others who have posted here, I have not been taking strong opiates for my pain prior to being given this patch by my doctor. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia eight years ago after being rear ended in an auto accident that happened twelve years ago. This past year, I have been on Hydrocodone 5/500. Prior to that I was on Tylenol for pain relief. After 4 days of being on the 12.5 mcg patch, I am beginning to get some relief for my pain. I think I am going to like this patch."


"I have had Nexplanon since june 2016. The first couple of weeks was perfect, but after I started feeling nauseous, dizzy and anxious all the time. I cannot stop sweating and had bad cramps during my period. I went to the hospital last week and have been told it's the side effect of the implant, therefore I ll get it off next month, but don't know how will survive all these side effects until then."


"I was very hesitant to get the Nexplanon after reading so many negative reviews online. I went ahead and got the implant and I am SO glad I did. In the beginning I had the typical mood changes, temporary increased appetite and 2 weeks after the insertion I had a light period that lasted about a week. After that I haven't had any issues other than a couple days of light spotting and a few zits here and there, but lets be honest, you are always going to have some type of reaction to birth control so I'll take this!!! Plus, I don't have a period!
YAY!
The insertion was painless and fast. I love easy birth control and this gizmo is perfect for someone like me. :)"


"Recently prescribed by foot and ankle doctor. Have been on medication for 5 days; seems to be helping a great deal. Have not experienced any aide effects yet."


"Only one week in and this is the first time in over 20 year's that I haven't had a drink, surprisingly feeling positive but now aware of why I was drinking. Time to put rest of my life in order and this is the first time it's felt possible. If your sat reading thinking could it work then I would definitely give it a try, I feel like I'm getting my life back.

Just hoping this is long term."


"I tried this medicine and it cured my depression within a matter of days. I felt great and was seeing the world in a different light. Good energy and  just felt good in general. Problem is I couldn't sleep. I was on 15 mg. I adjusted the dose down to 10 mg and the antidepressant effects were gone. I had to stop a great medicine due to insomnia."


"I have a mild yeast infection. Tried taking Diflucan One (1 x 150 mg tablet). Four days later, no improvement whatsoever. Tonight I went to the drugstore and purchased Canesten (3 x vaginal tablets) which I've used successfully in the past.  Had I known, I would have stuck with what I know works and saved myself the $30."


"I lost every piece of my beautiful long black hair in just over 3 months! Md's asured me it would pass. Never did."


"When i first put abreva on it hurts so much for about ten minutes and i wonder why??? The second time is fine and so on. Over all it works well."


"Fantastic miracle drug! I'm only 34 but had a heart attack at the age of 32. I have had heart disease & high cholesterol since age 25. Been on meds to treat both since, and watched my diet, and exercised. My HC never dropped, and only continued to spike higher, and higher. Nearly a year after my heart attack I could feel that I would soon have another if nothing could be done. I was at the max dose of meds with 0 results. Repatha was my last hope, and here are my before & after results.

Before:

Total Cholesterol: 281

HDL(Good Cholesterol): 44

LDL (Bad Cholesterol): 219

After Repatha (Only 2 months of treatment)

Total Cholesterol:198

HDL(Good Cholesterol): 53

LDL (Bad Cholesterol) 124

Everything is within normal range now!"


"I had two babies back to back.  I started at 136LBs. I'm 5'5" . When i delivered i was 200LBs. Breastfeeding didn't help. I was walking everyday and staying active. No weight loss. A year later i got pregnant again and gained another 25 pounds.  That made me 90 pounds more than i was pre-pregnany. Absolutely nothing worked. I couldn't even shed a pound. At my 6 week Dr visit i actually managed to gain another 10 pounds. I breastfed my 2nd baby for 8 months and decided its enough. I had to lose the weight. Mind you, i was walking, staying active, eating right and yet nothing seemed to help. My Dr suggested i stop nursing and get on Contrave. Best, best, best decision ever!!!!! In 3 months i have already lost over 30 pounds and feel great!"


"I take 3/4 of a 5mg Saphris and 200mg Epilim which helps to take the edge off of my anxiety and depression. I felt a difference within days of taking my first dose, like I could breathe again and didn't have the weight of the world on my shoulders. What I will say though is that medication is never the complete answer. My medicines have allowed me to get to a stable enough place where I am able to deal with the underlying issues causing my depression and anxiety. Does help me feel more comfortable in my own skin."


"Vyvanse didn't work for me. I had to switch back to Adderall XR. Vyvanse had no effect on my mood or concentration levels at all."


"This is my first birth control ever. I am 18 years old, 116lbs and am on my third week. It made my vagina really dry. Gave me emotional mood swings. I am also upset at my boyfriend and feeling angry. I have no sexual drive. I am definitely going to try another pill."


"I am a 41 year old male who was diagnosed with TS when I was 12. I had medium severity and was on Haldol for 3 years, I was a zombie. I changed to Orap and it was like I was born again. I still take it after all these years, 2 mg per day and have minimal to no tics noticeable. Teva assistance program gives free medication to those who are eligible, I am on this program. "


"lower major back pain

took medication and the pain went from major to a minor dull ache"


"I had a jagged 3-4mm stone in my right kidney for months. It wasn't causing much pain, but it was causing regular bleeding. I gave up on it passing on its own and finally went to the family Dr. expecting to hear that I would need a surgical procedure.  BUT, the Dr. put me on FloMax; and after just 10 days on this med I passed the stone with very little pain!  I regret waiting so long to get help with it.  The only side effect I had was the sexual dysfunction described, but it was so minimal it wasn't bothersome enough for me to stop taking the medicine.  And the side effect went away after stopping the medicine."


"I hate myself for taking this. My symptoms before were bearable prior to me taking Monistat. Just soreness and odorless, lumpy discharge. No burning or itchiness. I don't even know if I really have a YI honestly but it seemed like one. I took it at 12:30am, at 4:00am I woke up to pee and went back to sleep for about 20 minutes and woke back up with my vagina on fire. I was so confused because I had took Monistat years before when I was in high school for my first and only other YI and I did not have these side effects. I've taken a long cold shower and got whatever I could out before my vagina had swelled shut. I also noticed my pelvic lymph nodes were protruding from my body. Smh. I'm angry, sad, and embarrassed about the whole situation."


"For over twenty years I've had issues with my stomach. Mainly constipation in spite of drinking plenty of water and high fiber diet. I've relied on eating five servings of fruits and three veggies a day and of course lots of liquids. I've been seen by lots of specialists until recently I was prescribed Amitiza 8mg. I tried it for two weeks then tried the 24mg as instructed by my doctor and found that the lower dose works better. I'm able to defecate at least once a day now,  but I have experienced headache nausea and slight dizziness. Overall I do recommend it."


"I had insomnia for months and was put on Seroquel XR for sleep. It pretty much just drugged me and I hated it. Popping limbs and anxiety over not being able to fall asleep was my problem. But since changing my diet to a healthier lifestyle (will be a year January 2012) and taking Temazepam 30 mg since October 2011 I have felt the best sleep I have ever had. I started taking at 10 or 11pm so it would last through the night. I usually wake up to go to bathroom at 4am or 5am and can't go back to sleep so I will be asking my doctor if I can take 2 (30 mg per night) one before bed and one in the middle of the night  And from reading posts on here some people have taken for years. This is the best most restful sleep I have ever had!"


"Given for shoulder surgery. Worked better than any meds I've taken. I can sleep at night. I don't take them often just when the pain is unbearable."


"So, I was really excited about getting birth control because I wanted to wait until my next pregnancy.  I got Skyla in June 2015. The insertion wasn't bad, but the side effects were. First, I got a really bad pelvic infection caused by Skyla. I was bleeding for a month straight with harsh cramps. Sex has been very uncomfortable, and also decreased my sex drive. I get horrible cramps even if I'm not on my Period, the pain makes me really nauseas. I also experienced weight gain. I get a normal 3-4 day period still. It's been a year and a half and I'm tired of this birth control. The only good thing is that I haven't gotten pregnant for these past 2 years."


"This made me extremely nauseated. I was not even able to keep it down, let alone benefit from any pain relief."


"At 62 I began to notice lazy erections. Tried many self-directed strategies including no alcohol, changes of venue, positions etc. with little success. At 63 I got Cialis prescription for 20mg. First weekend was great....woweezowee. The least thought of loving had my "buddy" very attentive. My wife was also amazed. The wood stuck around for entire event and returned in earnest very soon after. Try this guys, you'll like it. Some flushing and a small back ache but Ibuprofen took care of that."


"Hello. I got mine put in on December 16, 2015 and I'm not a very big fan of it. My periods have gotten very bad since. Way heavier than usual! My face has been breaking out really bad. My sex drive is fine and I haven't gained any weight from it (so far) and I haven't had problems with being tired all the time. But it's my periods that are just awful. Usually my periods would last seven to eight days but my first period after getting the implant lasted 12 days and this past one lasted 10 and then I started spotting last night. I see my doctor again on the 16th of this month. I don't know that I would really recommend it.  Really, the only good thing is that I haven't gotten pregnant. Another bad thing about it is I don't really have an appetite."


"I'm 44 yrs. old and it worked for me with in a week.  This product is worth every penny!!"


"I've had cold sores for as long as I can remember. I always get them when I'm really stressed out. I've had up to 5 at one time. At that point, I finally went to my doctor who prescribed me Valtrex, which doesn't do much for me. I went to a dermatologist for an unrelated issue and he asked what I was taking for cold sores (I had one on my lip). He prescribed me Denavir and it works wonders. Cuts out the pain and itching and reduces healing time drastically! Luckily, I have tricare, so I have no co-pays for prescriptions. I didn't know it costs so much until I read other reviews! So thankful for my hubby being in the military!"


"It makes me lightheaded and sleepy but makes my pain better where I can continue my day. "


"I stayed in my own little comfortable world as I called it because I was paranoid, bad compulsions, habits, hypochondria, everyday was a struggle and I would cry randomly. I did not consider myself depressed because I was such a happy girl even though at a split second I would turn into something else and would have no emotion for anything. Sometimes I would have bad anxiety due to giving myself all of this stress and I couldn't eat and then I became sick and most of the time with that, came no confidence and sometimes I had many flowing ideas and such creativity. I was diagnosed recently with Hypomania, BPD and a bit of skitz. This med has helped so much but if you have symptoms of bipolar do not take anxiety medication...you'll feel terrible."


"First month prescription for 20, 50mg tablets. If I take at the first sign of headache goes away about 30 min. If wait to take tablet takes up two hours for the pain to stop. Since I have daily migraines tried waiting to save tablets, concerned run out of 50mg tablets prior to refill date. The Imitrex has been God sent for me. I have had migraines since my teens now in my sixities. Migranies only health probem I have. Plan to call my doctor let know how well Imitrex works for me and see if 30 day prescription or stronger prescription is what I need. From other reviews appears some users go days between headaches, that would be more than I ever expected after all these years."


"Fluvoxamine is the pill I've been searching for my whole life. I started out with 100mg and have up'd it to 200mg daily. When I first realized that the medicine was working, the experience was comparable to the first time I got glasses when I was in sixth grade and did not know I had bad vision. Fluvoxamine gave me back control. A negative side effect is the sexual dysfunction though; it takes me quite a bit longer to get there which is good for her I guess but frustrating for me."


"I have mild redness and swelling of pimples and scarring due to stress that I just could not clear up with over the counter products. I decided to go to a dermatologist and they prescribed me Epiduo (cream) and Minocycline (a pill) to help with the inflammation. I do have sensitive skin and each day I use it, it does burn when I put it on and leaves my face red and very dry! But.....I already see an improvement in my skin! They did say to use Epiduo gel every OTHER day if the redness and dryness continues. I am also using CeraVe lotion afterwards to moisturize (their recommendation) and it does not leave an oily residue like others I have tried and it truly is a great light weight lotion! I have faith in this acne product! Keep using it! :)"


"Iv read most the comments and they most complaining about bleeding after getting the mirena however when I go mine in 3 years ago my doc said I WILL bleed for atleast a month or 2 because my body had to get use to a foreign object and it would cramp which I got as he said. After 2 months my bleeding stopped completely and I only spotted once a month if that. Only now after 3 years am I having horrible moods and bleeding. My doc also warned me that after about 18 months my period should start normal again... even though its been more than 18 months im overall happy as I havnt fallen pregnant again so im pretty happy! Mirena isn't for everyone but my body seemed to accept it."


"The best drug out there if you have an external yeast infection. "


"Diarrhea...enough said."


"Girls!! Let me tell you all that this pill DOES WORK! So if you are reading this worried sick about becoming pregnant? Don't. I repeat Don't! I took it five mins after unprotected sex on July 18 and today I got my period ."


"I was prescribed Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder even though I don't think I have OCD. I think I have anxiety and panic disorder/depression. I have excessive worrying, panic attacks, sleeping problems, ruminations but no compulsions I can think of. However my psychiatrist says I have OCD and put me on Luvox. Immediately my sleep improved and my excessive worrying has been reduced by about 50%. I am so much more relaxed. However I don't seem to really care about anything and its hard to get out of bed and do much even on a low dose (25mg). I feel like I am in slow motion and I'm always tired. My body also feels like I have weights attached to it. I see a new psychiatrist in two weeks."


"Completely eliminated my hormonal acne within four months. No side effects; couldn't be more happy with the results."


"On day five of a 10 day course I noticed a rash on my face. Over the next 12 hours it would cover my entire body. It didn't itch it burned!! Doc said benadryl wouldn't help so I needed a steroid shot. I was also very dizzy and tired on this medication. If you have never taken Bactrim and aren't sure if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, I would just take something else."


"I have a pacemaker and a recent stent in a 90% blocked artery. Since I started taking Multaq only one episode of Afib and no notable side effects experienced."


"I am 37 years old, in 2006 my partner start using that diabolic poison, and now we are not having sex for years, she is screaming at me all the time, sometimes she start to punch my head and face and now thanks to implanon, that amazing girl I used to know is gone, my son is 12 years old and no brothers, this destroyed our lives.  i can't leave her because I can't leave my son, and I am stuck in this nightmare, with a woman that simple doesn't want  sex, before that implant we use to have a great sex life "


"For me, I'm happy with having the nexplanon. There are a lot of negative reviews about it, but it effects everyone differently!! I haven't had a period since I've had it, and it's almost been a year. I do get random cramps from time to time, but that's because I also have ovary cysts. Which this can cause, but I've had them way before I decided to get on it. I haven't gotten pregnant while on this, so that's a plus. But I have had a smooth ride with this birth control so far! No weight gain, no period, barely any cramps. But, this does change the lining of your uterus to have a lot more mucus, and that does sorta spot out from time to time. It's not horrible, but definitely a little weird. Like i said, though, it effects everyone different!"


"Rapid  weight  gain,  even when  dieting."


"I was prescribed Diclofenac Sodium tablets for emergency medicine regarding my Chronic Paroxsymal Hemicrania. It was ineffective at alleviating any pain. I'd feel a small reduction in pain level for about 30 minutes then it would spike back up. It caused my blood glucose to shoot up and I am non-diabetic. It also caused me a great deal of stomach cramps, burning pain below sternum, belching, heartburn and diarrhea. I had better response on Ibuprofen and that did very little."


"I get gout several times a year. I play a lot of tennis and I seem to get the gout in my toes, knees and wrist. I try and take this medicine as early as possible and usually I can get relief within 2 days.  50 mg 2-3 times a day. I do get light headed and I notice my blood pressure goes up about 10 points."


"So I have been struggling with heartburn Prilosec was working sometime but not all the time. Dr prescribed me dexilant! Took it for the first time yesterday. Only been one day I know but I truly think this is the devil drug. Heartburn was gone BUT the side effects are worse. Terrible stomach cramps all night and woke up with diaherra. Couldn't even go to work.  Will not take no more of this.  I only got it for $20 bc of coupon."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"The first taste of the Orange Moviprep hit my lips at 4pm sharp, finished the liter in approx 50 mins... 10 mins later ....."action stations"! Exactly 1 hour to start doing its thing. A few slight cramps, but all in all pretty good. Not looking forward to the next session though..
I feel empty already. Wondering if I really need the second dose. Anyhow, best to be safe, as I really don't want to do this again for another 5 years minimum! 1 liter of salty-sweet-thick-watery stuff. I can do this, especially if washing down with a nice cold beer (or 4) Got to be happy with that."


"Sure, I feel great. But I've gained 20 pounds. I was 125, now I'm nearly 150. I'm a teenager, I don't need this. I don't even know why they put me on this drug in the first place.
Not to mention that my hands have been shakey and slow. I'm an artist. This just isn't right for me."


"I had spotting for about 2-3 months, and my breast were ridiculously tender and hurt. But after that I had no more spotting and haven't had a period since. I also have not gained any weight (actually lost 10 lbs). Have occasional acne but nothing severe or long lasting. Overall worth it to me. However spotting in he beginning."


"When I take in am, I'm so tired for 3 hours to the point of dozing off and on.

At night I'm like a fish in bed, flopping all over! Restless, up down can't sleep. Why?"


"Paracetamol has no pain- relief effect on me, whatsoever."


"The best medicine I have taken so far for control of sacroiliac joint pain.  I have been on Oxycontin, Percocet and this patch works better.  The side effects are tolerable.  My only complaints are severe bloating and constipation.  You really have to stay on top of taking a laxative or you will be in bad shape.  But you cannot beat the pain control.  The patch enables me to work full-time at a professional job and remain comfortable.."


"I started taking this pill to help with my very painful periods.  It did help them become more manageable, but the side effects made me decide to stop taking it after 3 months.  My acne got very out of control.  My face was completely covered in big, painful red zits.  Also, my hair got very greasy.  I would wash it every morning and by 2 pm it would look dirty again.  Other than that, it was fine.  I didn't gain weight, no nausea, and increased sex drive.  I tried to make it work because everything else was okay, but in the end, the acne just got too bad for me (but I tend to have acne prone skin anyway)."


"Love it. I'm taking the 50mg. Now I can deal with my wonderful boyfriend and crap ex husband. My sex drive is still low but with luck that to will change."


"The absolute worst. I  was nauseated the entire time on it followed by the worst headaches of my life. My other half thought I was dying due to having no energy. Don't use this product."


"I have been taking Limitrol for 30 years. I would not be able to exist if it weren't for Limitrol. I had anxiety attacks and bad depression. I take 3 pills at bedtime and sleep like a baby and wake up feeling great. I am 76 yrs old and the only side effect I have is dry mouth. I can handle that. It is a shame my medicare and TexansPlus insurance will not except this medicine."


"I use it whenever I really need it and it works excellent! 10mg takes about 15 to 20 minutes to kick in but I'm not complaining. Takes my nausea away completely, I love this medicine."


"Nexplanon had me very optimistic and hopeful at first. NOPE! Not anymore. I've been bleeding heavily for about a month straight and I've been spotting since the first week I got it ! Do NOT get nexplanon. It made my anxiety so so so much worse ( so bad I was hospitalized for it). I'm getting it out next month and I can't wait to feel like myself again!"


"Honestly, I would rate Melatonin 3mg a big fat zero if I could. My doctor switched me over to Melatonin 3mg from Trazodone. I personally know from family and friends that Melatonin has worked for them. Unfortunately, it did not help me in anyway with my serve insomnia. Ironically, Melatonin did the opposite for me. I was wide awake and super active. In a strange way, I had more energy to do things. I did like Melatonin better than Trazodone because this sleep aid did not give me hallucinations. Even though I couldn't sleep the next day I did not feel irritable or antsy. Personally, I will not recommend Melatonin to anyone but I will share my results to anybody who ask for it. I been on Melatonin for about two months, I don't know why."


"It is March 7, 2010 and I have been on Aviane since December 30, 2009. The reason I was prescribed this pill was because I was bleeding in between my periods and my doctor felt it would stop the bleeding by regulating my already regular periods (??). In any case, it DID work to stop the bleeding in between my periods; however, I weighed in at 151 lbs when I visited the doctor and was prescribed this pill and three months later, I am 165 lbs and my breast grew a whole cup size, not to mention I am moody. I stopped taking my pills as of March 6, 2010. I worked so hard to lose 100 lbs (242 lbs - 140 lbs), as if it wasn't already bad enough that I had gained 11 lbs prior to visiting the doctor, but now I am plus an additional 14 lbs."


"First time I have been pain-free for at least two years."


"I started Citalopram in November of 2014 after several short acting antidepressants that didn't work. I don't really remember much about the beginning of taking it, but I know that I was doing so well a month later. I even stopped my small addiction to Xanax. It worked really great for me. It suppressed my anxiety to the point where I could function normally in school and in just everyday life. I still had bouts of anxiety but they weren't a big deal. I couldn't even be sad at all either! I couldn't really cry either. It's really good at suppressing emotions, but overall, it works good. I tapered off of it this summer but it looks like I will need to go back on it. I would recommend it."


"I was prescribed this medication for a nasty chest infection. I lasted 3 days and couldn't handle the anxiety and depression that came along with the antibiotics. I felt tired and extremely edgy all the time. I felt like I was going crazy with all the racing thoughts. I had to take a Valium to calm myself down.  Never again !"


"This is by far the BEST nose spray I have ever used. Anytime I get a stuffed nose, Nostrilla knocks the snot right out of me! I will always use Nostrilla and I will recommend it to anyone for a stuffy nose because of a cold or sinuses! Its AMAZING."


"The drug would get a 10 as it worked miraculously for me.   In my case -- and this probably won't happen to you -- the medication caused me kidney stones, the first of which was agonizing and led me to stop using the medication.  Then the headaches resumed.  I was willing to take an occasional Kidney Stone attack as a tradeoff for frequent migraine so I went back on the drug knowing the risks.  Unfortunately, I peed gravel constantly, oddly without pain, but it was a warning.  I'm now off the drug.  If it did not cause me that side effect, I would have remained on the medication as it was, again, close to 100 percent effective.  Not everyone responds the same way; your experience will probably be different."


"My son is 9 yrs old and has been on Vyvanse for about 2 yrs or so and I have to say that its been a miracle medicine. I believe I finally got my baby boy back he also takes Intuniv as a booster pill....but my only problem is that he has chronic insomnia and no over the counter or prescribed medicine seem to make him fall asleep and stay asleep."


"OMG! This drug is GREAT immediately felt relief, by the next day swelling was almost all gone and just a little sore."


"I took Klonopin daily for about a year due to a bout with anxiety and depression. I was put on an AD and added this after a few weeks as the AD was not helping my anxiety or depression. I took 0.25-0.5mg twice per day most of the time and had to change my AD twice over the first several months to get on the right one. Klonopin helped me alot during this time. I finally went back to Pristiq which had worked several years prior for me and after a few months was back to myself and with my Dr's OK I weaned off of the Klonopin and have been of it completely for almost two months now. I was terrified to stop it since I heard so many horror stories of benzo withdraw but I had no withdraw just as my Dr. had thought. Good luck!"


"Crestor did an excellent job for me. I am now taking Lipitor due to my insurance companys request."


"If I could I would give this pill a 0. My period continued to come a week early and heavy, cramping became worse than it has been, I gained 5 lbs, my acne got a lot worse, my lips got incredibly cracked, and my hypersensitivity worsened greatly. Definitely getting off of this pill as soon as possible"


"I have been using this for about three or four months , I haven't had any major mood swings or major acne breakouts but I have been experiencing abnormally painful cramps and an extremely heavy flow. A super to super plus tampon will only last me maybe one hour."


"My husband has chronic constipation. And has very bad cramping. He takes a stool softener and takes 2 different prescription laxatives. Which he says is really no help. He also can't take any type pain medicines since they cause constipation. The doc put him on Zelnorm. He says it was a miracle ...right off it stopped the constant pain in left side.  Then started to have normal pain free bowel movements. He said he hasn't felt so good. And was heartbroken when they recalled it. He said he would like to continue Eben though its got side effects but they won't let him. So Zelmorm does work and well enough to want to take keep taking even at his own risk. He says would be worth it."


"64 yr old.  Tried taking 1/2 of 5mg daily for two weeks and had severe acid reflux pain.  Stopped for a week and started taking whole 5mg.  Reflux returned but I found that if I drink a glass of water when I feel burning it goes away. Tums or Rolaids help a bit as well. Back to better than youth condition with erections and BPH must be less because I can sleep all night now. The only problem I am having is whether my wife wants it as much as I do.  Insurance is $95/30 or $150/90."


"I got this birth control in May of 2015. The first four months on this birth control I didn't have any problems. In October of 2015 is when the whole bleeding on and off dilemma began. I started bleeding after I had sex with my husband days later. I also gained weight and have horrible depression. It prevented pregnancy that's the only benefit. I'm angry that I ever even recommend this birth control to people I know. My advice would be to stay away from this implant."


"I have been taking Sertraline (Zoloft) for two years now.  I am the happiest person in the world, and nothing is stopping me!  I am a differant person from two years ago.  Thank you!"


"I didn't have the best experience with Acanya. It really dried out my skin for the first few times using it and I just felt like it made my skin look worse than my acne. My acne started clearing up for a couple of days and then totally took a turn for the worst. I stayed on it for a couple of months but It just made my skin more red and had more pimples than ever. Also because it was such a thick white paste it would peel under my makeup. I know things work different for everyone, I was just really excited when My dermatologist prescribed me Acanya because it had good reviews. It just didn't work for me and it's sad to say that the few days after I went off of it my acne went back to normal and I'm still stuck with acne and acne scars."


"I have been on morphine sulfate for over a year, extended and immediate release. Just moved to a new state and had a hard time finding a new doctor that would prescribe this medicine to me. The new doctor gave me an NSAID and Clonidine patch to help with the withdrawal. The patch is working wonders but unfortunately I'm still in excruciating pain from my condition. Trying really hard not to fall back on pain pills again. At least I'm not dealing with withdrawal on top of the pain though."


"I've had my IUD going on 5 months. This is my first form of BC. Insertion wasn't too bad, they had to straighten my cervix. Apparently mine's angled - that hurt quite a bit but didn't last long. Okay, the first about 3 months were hellish. I was bleeding off and on (not a lot) and intense pains. I think it was trying to expel itself but after those first 3 months of good and bad days I haven't had a bad day! No pains, I forget it's there. I would definitely recommend it. Just hang in there for a few months of hormone weirdness and it's smooth sailing."


"Week 3 -extreme vertigo,  nausea, fuzzy brain.  Stopped in week 4, did curb my appetite but no energy. Disappointed it didn't work for me."


"I took Suboxone for 3 days straight and my withdrawals were gone. I've been clean for 10 days - off Oxycontin."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"The first day was awful... nausea, vomiting for hours, stomach ache that started about 8 hours after taking the pill (and lasted about 5 or 6 hours). I stopped it for one week cause it was Xmas time and had to stay at my parents house. The second time I took it it was the same, nausea and vomit  for  hours. But the day after I took the pill again after dinner and the side effects disappeared, except for the over production of gas, which is still happening after two weeks. But it seems to work very fast... the ganglions are decreasing dramatically!"


"I was diagnosed with ADHD very late in life, at 55. My main symptoms are depression, anxiety, insomnia, lack of motivation/energy and a raft of others. I have tried every anti-depressant available, most of which didn't work or the side effects were too bad.
I always seem to have to take high doses of medication, and ended up on 120mg of Strattera. It didn't do much for my concentration or cognitive symptoms, but after a few months I noticed my motivation getting better. However, it caused my quite severe cardiac symptoms and the dose was dropped to 100mg. I needed to think straight, so Methylphenidate was added. This was a great combination for me, apart from the side effects which often go away given time, but in my case didn't."


"My dr finally decided to try a different medication after I started telling him that I think I am bipolar, he put me on Cymbalta. It is good. A lot better then Prozac which I didn't feel any difference. I am taking 30 mg right now, think I could use an increase. Glad to hear all the good reviews about it! I think it is something I would like to stick too. "


"I knew this medicine helped, in conjunction with the Spiriva I am on, but didn't realize until today how much. I noticed this morning, I didn't really feel it or anything going down but didn't pay attention and just went about my business (not sure how long it had been like that). Have had to use my rescue inhaler often today, and had to use my nebulizer. I didn't put two and two together until I noticed the dosage counter was on 0 when I looked at it tonight and it all made since. Only then did I realize how important it was. With it left out of the equation, my asthma was definitely not under control."


"I keep Ativan in a small container in my pocket at all times!  When I feel a generalized tonic clonic (grand mal) seizure coming on, I put one in my mouth, chew it up, swallow it, and prevents or stops the seizure immediately.  I am no longer afraid of status epilepticus because Ativan protects me.  I'm thankful they exist."


"Works amazingly. Never tried anything better."


"I was up to a very high dose of Neurontin in hopes of it helping my horrid migraines, but nope.  All it did was cause some major word finding problems.  My neurologist finally switched me to Topamax.  My mother loves Neurontin for her hot flashes though. I didn't have any other side effects other than the strange word finding issues."


"Both of my feet need to be fused because of a disabilty that I have. I have extreme pain and can not walk.  The days that I could not walk ultracet helped me walk. No medicine works for me, but ultracet!  It is the best!!  Would recommend it to everyone with extreme pain."


"My migraines went from several a week to once a month. It is sedating and it also serves as a mild sleep aid."


"Had throat infection took 3 days pack, feeling great after fighting the same for over one and half month. Today is 4th day I am going to continue it for 3 more days."


"I've been on this birth control for about a year and I'm not kidding each month have freaking sucked like I'm seriously on my period for 12 to even 20 days at a time on my period. My doctor told me it would get better so after a damn year it still sucks.DO NOT GET ON IT. I have friends who experinced this as well. It ruins my life I hate being off my period for only a week out of a damn month."


"I was taken off etodolac recently because labs indicated elevated  blood urea nitrogen test (BUN) & Creatinine.  I had been on etodolac for about 20 years with no side effects and manageable discomfort. I was walking 5 miles a day and lifting weights for 3 hours a week.  I felt great.  Over the counters did nothing for me except discovering an allergy to acetaminophen.  I'm taking 4 mg methylprednisolone a day and hurt all over; Age 72, female and really aggravated."


"Took for chronic pain of knee, back had half of 2 vertebra removed and fibromyalgia. This medicine did not work at all for me. I have taken oxycodone and methadone for pain and they made things bearable. This medicine did no good at all. I was only given 20 mgs a day after 80mg a day methadone and 80mg oxycodone. This is all the pain clinic would prescribe so I had to go back to methadone that makes me gain weight and my teeth are rotting out but I can function and have relief of pain. Still have pain but I can bear it."


"Had lost 80 pounds from lap band and stalled with 30 lbs to go. Dr recommended phentermine to get over the set point and I tried it. In 3 weeks I've only lost 5 pounds. The constipation and dry mouth are huge but I haven't experienced any other side effects. But then again I haven't experienced any primary effects either. Seems to me like if you're going to risk a controlled addictive substance the reward should be more than 5 pounds."


"It was time to stop the use of pain meds. However,  I was terrified of the possible withdrawals & I still needed something for pain. So my research pinpointed Suboxone as a positive option. The good seemed to outweigh the bad because I was also concerned about it itself becoming a problem.  So my pain dr agreeded it was a good option 4 me w/ so many issues (Fibromyalsia, Osteoarthritis,  PCOS, a botched c section incision w/ tramped nerves, a lower abdomen hernia, a torn achilles in left ankle, & tendinitis in my left elbow, just to name a few!) The hardest part was going 24 hrs w/o meds. It ended up being 36hrs. I started it monitored in my Dr office 8mg/2mg films. No precipitated withdrawals & I felt great. I feel like me again!  Lifesaver!"


"I'm a 31 year old female, 5'7", 115 lbs. I originally started 50 mg Zoloft when I was in college. Combined with 10 mg Buspar it did wonders for my depression and anxiety. I weaned off after 4-5 years and was off of it for 5 years, doing well until recently. Over the past year I've been battling horrible insomnia and my anxiety became unbearable. I started back on Zoloft in August. The first week I started I an immediate improvement in my anxiety. My insomnia has yet to improve though, so my doctor kept increasing the dose, eventually peaking at 125. Currently on 100 mg and planning on getting off of it soon, as I've become more jittery and insomnia has become worse lately."


"This medication after usuing it for a month plus has ended me up in the emergency room for severe chest pains, dizziness, high blood pressure, occasional, diarrhea, Tightness in the chest , cramps and muscle aches. "


"I had Kyleena inserted yesterday and I can honestly say that I have never been through anything more painful in my entire life. I have been on the depo shot for a year now so I have not had my period for over a year, meaning my cervix was almost sealed shut. When the IUD was placed, it was moderately uncomfortable with severe pain every few seconds but the worst was yet to come. I was not informed to pre medicate with pain reliever before hand so I felt the brute force of the pain. I had to lay down with a heating pad for 15 minutes before I could even get dressed. Although the doctor said that it wasn't necessary to have someone drive you home, I highly recommend it. I passed out 5 times on the way home from the pain. Pray for my cervix."


"First two weeks had good relief. It decreased after that."


"I just got out of the hospital after my second ablation proved unsuccessful and was taken off my previous anti-arhythmic Sotalol which seemed to be less effective for months in its generic form. Anyway, with Tikosyn I noticed a difference in how I felt pretty quickly and am hoping this trend continues. I had been on Betapace for 15 years and have had 4 ICDs/ Pacemakers after being diagnosed with an idiopathic DCM in 1996 and surviving 3 cardiac arrests now. As far as I am concerned, the difference in my heart rhythm and how I feel thus far is the MIRACLE I have been waiting for. It has been years since I felt this good, and someone who is 44 SHOULD be able to feel this good (I was 28 when diagnosed). I think this medicine is definitely worth the risks!"


"Ok, I'm back to share my experience with Pylera. I completed a 10-day dose of 12 pills/day.

Glad that I read reviews before begining or else the side effects would've concerned me.

From. day 1, I experienced daily nausea even though I ate a small meal with each dose, had a slight headache for about 3 days, my feces turned blackish brown by day 3 & lost its stink! No kidding! I also felt a little off, i.e. a feeling not quite right & a little tired. I drank a lot of water with each dose just as stated. I wont know the results for another 2-3 weeks. In the mean time I am taking Omeprazol 2x daily & a Probiotic."


"I have had panic disorder for 19 years. It started with "status panicus" (continual panic), which was treated by a year of imipramine. When that was tapered off, I switched to concentrated EPA Omega-3 oil, which has controlled the panic for 18 years. But, it sometimes breaks through, especially when I am building up antibodies to an infection. That is when Tofranil (lorazepam) comes to my rescue. A 0.5 mg dose will quell the aura/breakthrough symptoms. A similar dose at bedtime will get me the crucial night of sound sleep that I need to get the disorder back into its cage. Sometimes one good night is all I need to get back on track - a life saver."


"Cimzia worked the best and fastest for my RA. I was on Simponi & Enbrel before but they stopped working after a few months and took some time to kick in. The only thing is that all these biologics make my psoriasis come back for some reason. Also, I've been having hive-like reactions on my mouth and cheeks almost daily for the past 2 months."


"Been on this for 11 months for my bipolar 1. Side effects have been very minimal compared to other anti-psychotic's I've been on. I'm on the 156mg every 28 days. I also take topamax, cogentin & melatonin. I feel slowed down compared to when I was living in a manic state, but I'm trying to get used to it. It's not a sleepiness but a lack of mania I feel. But I do feel sleepy between 5:30 & 7pm I'm guessing that's when the sustained part of the medication kicks in. I have had some moderate weight gain. I have had severe problems with muscle rigidity with other anti-psychotics, so I am super happy to find I don't have to go through that with invega sustaina! It did give me a big knot in my arm, so I get it in my butt now & that's worked out better!"


"I've been having my Mirena for about four months now. I had to get it because I'm anemic and I had gone to the hospital because I was losing so much blood and they told me it might have been a miscarriage. So since I got the Mirena I've been so happy I don't bleed as much and I don't have really bad cramps and migraines anymore so yes I would recommend this to anyone."


"Prescribed this medicine for a recurring sinus infection.  Doctor at N.W. allergy said you may have some tenderness in your lower leg tendons near ankles just don't exercise while taking.  After a week in a half of taking medicine I could barely walk. Kept taking medicine because pain was in my upper calfs and knee joint.  Then it went into my shoulder. The doctor insisted it wasn't the levoflaxin. Two weeks after finishing the medicine I feel like an 80 year old women with bad arthritis,  and prior to this I was a healthy active 51 year old women. Doctor still insist it wasn't the antibiotic I just woke up one morning with knee and shoulder joint and muscle pain for no reason.  This medicine is not worth the risk and can change your life."


"I've been on this for about 6 months and the first few months were great. I felt no difference after switching from a different pill. The last few months on the other hand have been terrible! I've been so moody (cry at the drop of a hat, always mad and irritated) and I've been having terrible cravings. I have also experienced in between periods spotting and general discomfort in my body."


"Started Atripla 4/12. VL >300,000 CD4=54. CBC, Optical, Pulmonary, & Endocrine systems in very bad shape. Shingles x 2 & MRSA over a 7 year period of time. Exhausted, sore all over, falling asleep at work & while driving.  Chronic Sinusitis & Tonsillitis. I was 'Wasting'. Severely depressed. On and on.  IDC Specialist said that I was 'End Stage', and that there was a good chance that I could die soon without a miraculous recovery. After 3 weeks on Atripla & Septra VL <100 CD4=124.  All internal systems normalized. I started getting my energy back and gained weight. I have resumed a normal life.  It turns out that I did get my miracle and a second chance at living. Thanks to God, an incredibly supportive medical staff, and Atripla. Hope."


"I've only been on epiduo for around 2 months, but combined with the doxycycline tablets I was prescribed, the results have been amazing , I still have a fair bit of scaring that needs to fade, but the skin on my face feels smooth for the first time in 7 years. whilst using these medicines I did experience severe dry skin and therefore peeling as well as irritated skin once the peeling stopped , but all of this is small when the end goal is in the picture, I would highly recommend Epiduo !"


"I have been on this pill for 2 years. Side effects experienced lasted about 4 months and then everything went back to normal .This included going from a C cup to D cup. Eventually went back down to C. Did NOT experience weight gain in other areas except chest. Breakouts pretty bad in first 4 months, but calmed down after my body got used to it. I'd recommend doing facials during this beginning period to calm the skin. I still get occasional breakouts, but nothing like the nightmare stories reading on the reviews. I'd suggest sticking through it for at least 6-8 months before you throw in the towel. Your body is going to react to new hormones entering your body. I get my period sometimes not at all and sometimes 2-5 days."


"Relieve the pain in the joints in my wrists and hands, it was debilitating before my doctor put me on Cymbalta."


"I was given stadol during induced labor, it was miraculous, however after 20 hrs, I was still not dilating. I was given an epidural and began hr long labor, stadol in conjunction with epidural, I finally was able to have child w/o surgical intervention.  Was also given stadol post hysterectomy, via IM injections.  Only drug that helped pain for both."


"For me, latuda is the best drug available and so far I've lost 25lbs. My emotions are in check, paranoia and hallucinations are gone. I feel real and as close to normal than I've been in a really, really long time. Other than a slight tremor, I've noticed no other side effects

I'd highly recommend trying this medication."


"Metformin so far has been good to me. I have had no side effects. Most likely because I stick to the diet the doctor prescribed. I stay away from carbs from bread, fried food, and candy and sweets. I mainly eat fruits, veggies, and salads in moderation. I feel really good."


"Started taking this pill due to the severe cramps I suffer when I do have my period. Started the pill Sunday following the start of my period and I m bleeding heavy again with cramps. I felt the nausea and vomiting. I'm not comfortable with the side affects. I'm not a damn Guinea pig. Done"


"I started phentermine on 6\17\15  weighing in at 200lbs and I'm 5ft9inches. After 2weeks I have lost 10lbs! I started having constipation and headaches but it manageable. I am getting married in October. Ready to shed the weight!"


Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Knee Replacement Surgery

"Broken femur resulted in blood clots that caused life threatening embolism. I was given the generic warfarin and rapidly devoped THRUSH. Switched to brand name COUMADIN and recovered after 9 days in hospital."


"I have tried basically everything for my acne and Rosacea, I’ve been on this med for four weeks and I have blackheads everywhere and three large cysts on my chin. I know you’re supposed to give it 8 weeks but my skin has gotten SO much worse in a short time I think I’m going to discontinue"


"I have suffered from acne since I was in middle school. I have tried everything from birth control, to Bactrim, to topical sulfer products. My acne finally cleared up when I turned 18, and then once I stopped by Bactrim, it all came back! Worse than ever! My doctor prescribed me doxy (100mg 2x day) and I'm 3 weeks into it. So far I have experienced my acne getting worse - but slowly clearing up my back and chest. My face has gotten slightly better this third week so we will see how it goes. Not sure what to expect at this point."


"Dermatologist put me on Bactrim DS, to be taken twice a day with food. No side effects in the first few days and did a good job at clearing up my face. Currently I am on the 9th day and experiencing severe side effects. Fever, chills, extreme joint pain, muscle weakness and overall sluggishness. Also experiencing difficulty breathing, a tight chest, headache, and dizziness to the point of almost falling over, for no reason. The most severe of the side effects is the joint paint. Can hardly take a step on my right leg and cannot lift anything with my right arm. Bactrim does it's job however at the expense of your health. Please do your research before starting this drug!"


"My son was diagnosed at six years old. (ADHD).  He's been on Focalin EX 30 mg for four years.  Works amazing he's able to concentrate and focus in school."


"Ive been on gabapentin 900mg 3 times a day for a month for the shingles . It does help calm down the nerve pain but it makes me tired. You just have to force yourself to keep physically active. If you are age 50 or older and had chicken pox when you were young i HIGHLY recommend that you get the immunization shot. Im into the tenth week with the shingles. Im going to miss almost the entire deer hunting season because of the way i feel. Since ive been on gabapentin i feel better though."


"I switched from the pill to nexplanon so I didn't have to deal with taking a pill every day but after 4 months I am going back to the pill. The nexplanon has been an absolute nightmare for me. I have constant moods swings, extremely irritable, weight gain & bloating, and I have now had a period/spotting for a full month. I also have experienced complete exhaustion which I never had a problem with until I had the nexaplon inserted. I am going back to the doctor to get this removed next week and I couldn't be more relieved. I definitely do not recommend!"


"Hi guys,
The one time where my partner accidentally.... inside me was when I was ovulating. I know this because my cycle is like clock work. We went to the chemist and I took the morning after pill straight away. My side affects were:
extremely sore breasts and nipples, sometimes I would get a wave of almost wanting to be sick (I never vomited) and a delayed period. I then became 2 weeks late, did a pregnancy test, TADAAAH. Pregnant.

Ladies, emergency contraception is not always effective. Please be careful, especially if you are not ready to have a baby.

My issue now:
I'm 25, just started my own business, I have been ready to have a baby for  a while, however the love of my life is not ready at all which is heart breaking."


"I have had a small improvement with sulfazine, but unfortunately I started having severe ringing in the ears after 6 months, also it gave me pain in my achilles tendon and calves at night.   Keep in mind that I had the pain side effect also with cholestrol medications, but not the ringing in the ears."


"Fiorinal is a miracle when it comes to strong headaches and migraines. Nurofen Plus won't work for me on a migraine but take 2 Fiorinal, sleep it off and its gone."


"I had the kyleena  inserted about a month ago. At first I bled for about two days and had slight cramping after insertion.  I probably went a week without bleeding but continued to have the cramping. Now it has been a month and I got a normal period that has lasted for three weeks.  I called my doctor to make sure this was normal and she said you can have irregular bleeding for up to four months after getting the IUD due to your body getting used to the hormones.  Besides that everything else has been normal. It's seem to have helped my acne and I have noticed I'm not as emotional as I've been on other types of birth controls.  I still have a great libido as of now so besides the bleeding and cramping it's been a good experience."


"After treatment for 48 weeks with Rebetol combined with PegInteron I no longer have virus in my system.  Side effects included extreme fatigue toward the end of treatment, along with flu-like symptoms every weekend after administering the shot of PegInteron on Fridays."


"THE WORST! My hair fell out, I was an emotional disaster, I made poor decisions and my brain felt fuzzy. What an awful time. My period didn't even come so I didn't know if I was pregnant or not. What a terrible drug. Hopefully I'll find something better next time."


"I take fluvoxamine for overall general OCD 150mg/day at dinner. Mild insomniac my entire life. Recently, it was really bad so in the last month or so I tried trazadone (by a doctor), which had horrible effects on me . For some reason although this has a high success rate for many people, it didn't not work for me. After this, my doctor prescribed me 2mg of clonazepam 90 minutes before bedtime. It works very good, I have a little drowsiness the next day, but overall love the medication. It does take me about 2 hours to kick in instead of 90 minutes."


"This was the first medicine tried on me - I have (had) rheumatoid arthritis together with Crohns.  Sulfazine did not help. "


"Been using Savella (50 mg 2 X daily) for 9 weeks and it's made a HUGE difference in my pain. Not 100% pain-free, still have trigger points etc, but improved my ability to function day to day tremendously. It 'takes the edge off', I've had entire days where I feel almost normal. Did have the typical side effects the first two weeks: sweating, rapid heartbeat, agitation and nausea. Stuck it out, the side effects subsided and it was worth it. Tried a lot of the other medicines recommended for fibromyalgia including Cymbalta, Lyrica, Elavil, Flexeril etc. None worked for me - either unable to tolerate side effects or made no difference in my pain. Recently missed 2 consecutive doses and the pain came back ferociously, made me realize how much better I've felt."


"Good"


"It's been one week and I feel EXTREMELY tired and depressed. I really want this to work so I'll give it a little more time. It's easy to put in and I don't feel it at all. But I'm sleeping like 12 hours a day, and feel like I'm swimming through mud. Also, I've been having random cramps, or sharp pains in my abdomen. "


"Took the pill around 24hrs after, which I was terrified only due to reading the bad reviews, of course. SO, after I took it was anticipating all kinds of bad things only to find out that I had absolutely no symptoms. It has been almost 3 days since I've taken the pill and continue to feel fine."


"This drug has honestly changed my life. I suffered from PMDD for years and the mood swings had a terrible impact on my life. In the two weeks before my period I would fluctuate between feeling upset, paranoid, anxious, and ragey - falling out with family and friends - and sometimes not wanting to get out of bed or go to work. My doctor suggested taking 10mg Lexapro a day for the two weeks before my period. I wish I had done this sooner as it really has had such a positive impact. The first fortnight I took it I had bad nausea and a lack of appetite for the first few days but this symptom reduced each month subsequently and now I have no side effects. I feel really stable and like myself now and no longer fear that fortnight before my period"


"Within an hour of the time I took my first and only dose of Fastin (bought over the counter), I was on my way to the hospital with Tachyacardia.   The pain was enormous."


"My Dad started Optivo in May 2017, by the second treatment he was terrible sick, weak, no appetite, upset stomach and talking out of his head and confused. By the third treatment he so much fluid in his feet and was so weak he couldn't even move himself in bed..they should have never done a third treatment but was more concerned about the price of the treatment, my Dad died a week and a half later, in my opinion he spent the last part of his life miserable because of this medicine."


"I was recently given valium with methadone for muscle spasm and pain due to cancer treatment. I have to say with all the other medicines we tried this worked the best. I have to give a big thanks to my doctors for finally coming up with a treatment that finally worked."


"I took Mucinex for a bad case of bronchitis. It worked very well and I was finally able to stop coughing and start breathing again. The only problem was that it interfered with my sleep. I was awake most of the night and was not tired the next day. I had to quit taking it."


"Nothing, and I mean nothing (and I have tried everything) has helped my PMDD like L-Tryptophan has. My symptoms are now negligible  with just one 500mg tablet plus a vitamin B supplement, once or at most twice a day."


"I have been on Skelaxin since 1994 and it is the only medication that has worked for me all these years.  I was in a bad car wreck in '94 and then I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.  When I had back surgery in '07 and I was without it for 3 months, I thought I would die.  My surgeon put me back on it and when he did, I started feeling better. It is a great medication for me."


"I've been on this birth control for over a year now. There are some good and some bad that come with it. Of course. I'm 21, always have had light periods and when I started this birth control, I quit having them. I take ALL of my pills when I'm supposed to and I haven't had a period in months. Here and there I will spot for less than a day. I'm somewhat moody and get angry easier than I should sometimes. Great news, I didn't lose my sex drive on this pill as I have with others. I'd recommend trying it, if it works, it works. If not, onto the next."


"It's early morning on day 4 of this medication. I've lost 7 pounds and have had no cravings at all! I have eaten 3 small to modest meals a day...after reminding myself...and have not ruminated about food at all. I seem to have more energy too. Not sure if I'm just excited to see such quick results, which is motivating in itself, or if that's a side effect. Will update at end of 1 week. Paid for this out of pocket...only $30 for 1 month...not bad!"


"My whole life I have struggled with Bipolar disorder having  unstable moods and SEVERE bipolar depression. I have been on TONS of different medications for it. All of them has crazy side effects and none seemed to work. A month ago I got prescribed lithium and it seems to be working super well. I don't have as much up and down moods and I notice my racing thoughts have gone away for the most part. Things that used to bother me barely bother me anymore and I kind of just go with the flow of things now. The only down side of this medication is it makes me feel a little irritated at times and doesn't help with my anxiety as I was hoping. But as for bipolar disorder, I HIGHLY recommend this medication."


"This medication demolished my libido.  Two weeks after stopping it, my libido is back to normal now."


"I have been on this medicine for 4 years. It has worked wonders for me. No side effects and I feel great now."


"I am in my second pack of Loestrin and its awful. I had just ended my period when I first started taking it, then I started it again after my first week of pills. I have currently been on my period now for 4 and a half weeks. Not only that, but I have gained 5 pounds since I've started. I'm an extremely active person, but this pill has made me so tired and hungry all the time. I've had the craziest dreams and it just hasn't been a good experience at all. I just can't get over the fact that I've been on my period this whole time and that I've gained weight (and its noticeable). "


"This is my first time using birth control pills. I have been on Safyral for a month and a half. It has cleared up my skin significantly but caused bad mood swings and nausea. I am switching to a new birth control with a lower dose of hormones to help with my mood."


"Does not work. I took it at 8:30 last night. It's 6:50 in the morning. Correctol should not take this long to work, its a constipation medication. I've been suffering from really bad cramps since I've taken it. I would have just left it alone and went to the ER instead. They can give you medication that works in minutes."


"I started this medication on 2/20 today is 3/26, as of today I have lost 14 lbs and that's with minimal to moderate exercise!  I'm going to start exercising longer and harder, I think I will see even better results.  For me the side effects have been very minimal, all in the first few weeks, I had a little constipation and only very slight nausea which went away completely the next day.  As far the hunger suppression, it takes away the constant food thoughts and it stops the cravings, I mean I get hungry but only when my body needs food which is great, so I've had good results and will continue to take this medication until I reach my goal which is about 30 to 35 more lbs."


"I have been on this medicine for over a year. Works very well for depression. The last few months the side effects are getting bad. The brain and body zaps are getting to the point were you don't want to go to sleep. You feel like you are awake but cant move or talk. "


"I began taking magnesium as a supplement for muscle pain and spasms. I couldn't really tell you if I see anything (feel) different but.....I am no longer having constipation (from pain medicines) so I am happy with using it."


"I had mirena for about 2 years before I decided enough was enough. I was bleeding for the first 2 weeks straight, but after that I never had any bleeding at all. It wasn't until after 6 months that I had severe  acne, anxiety/depression, and had gained 20lbs when I had not changed my exercise routine or eating habits. I'm an Aesthetician and none of my remedies and practices could get rid of my acne. I had zero history of anxiety or depression. It became so bad I started to disconnect completely with my circle of friends. When I removed it, my doctor immediately put me on the pill again and Doctor was very annoyed that  I had it removed. I immediately started to feel like myself again as soon as she pulled the strings out! Avoid this IUD."


"I have just taken Day 5 dose for a worse than usual respiratory infection. Being asthmatic I need to get a jump on these things and Z Pack works well and the one pill a day makes it convenient. Abdominal cramps and diahrea are a side effect I get with all antibiotics, and I have found eating yogurt helps. The antibiotic will kill the good bacteria in your colon as well as the bad infection and it has to bereplaced."


"I have experienced anxiety for about 16 years. It took me 12 years to find paxil and I thank God for it. I was such a mess!  Because of anxiety I developed agoraphobia couldn't get out of the house, be around people at all, consequently depression followed. My poor husband stuck with me through all of it. I have taken every antidepressant that's out there none of them worked, they made me zombie like. 3 days into paxil I came alive,  all that noise and constant fear on the back of my mind quieted down.  I could not believe it!!  I had more energy because I didn't feel emotionally and physically drained any more. I finally could be in the moment and take it all in!!! I feel like I can do anything, before paxil I felt like a constant failure."


"I was happy to find that there is a way out of my deep depression, however it was a state I do not want to be in ever again. The thought that there is a way out of my feelings if ever they should occur again, helps me a lot."


"It did stop the cough, got up all the junk in my lungs and allowed me to continue my work day. However it gave me such terrible stomach pain I was very near calling it quits and going home. Taking a smaller dose with food made this problem much more tolerable, yet that burning feeling lingered for hours after."


"I've been taking this now for about six weeks. At first it worked well, but for the last two weeks it seems to have stopped working. I've been taking ten tablets a day for the last 6 days, that's 200mg daily, of fluoxetine and it does nothing. I'm going to call my doctor and ask to try something else."


"I have been on Lamictal for almost 3 years now. I find that it keeps my moods stable and doesn't have the side effects I experienced on other medications. I was able to continue taking it while pregnant and breastfeeding."


"I started taking Effexor about 3 days ago. So far, it's been pretty crazy. I'm sweaty all of the time, nauseous yet starving, and cannot stay asleep for the life of me. However, it is really helping with my anxiety. I suffer from dermatilioma, which causes me to pick my skin. I have noticed that I've been picking A LOT LESS in just 3 days! My scabs are clearing up, and I'm not "catching" myself picking nearly as often. I also feel calm and relaxed. The side effects seriously suck though. As I type this, my phone is about to slip out of my hands from sweat. I'm a 95 lb 21 year old and I don't think I've ever sweated so much in my life. It's also been making dizzy. It's worth it to me though. If it will help me stop picking, I'll do anything."


"I've tried so many birth controls, and never have had a good experience. So naturally, I was terrified to put yet another into my system. My doctor talked to me about Lowestrin FE and after a few days of researching I felt it was worth a shot. Thank goodness I did, I love this Birth Control! The first major change I experienced was the increase in breast size, I went up a whole cup without gaining a pound! Woo! I had a few mood swings/faintness the first week, but otherwise I've yet to experience any negative side effects. My period had been exceptionally short, and so light it had me concerned. After my second month (and more research) I found it's normal to have light periods on this birth control. This is by far the best I've ever tried!"


"I'm in my third week of Victoza, 2nd week at 1.2.  Also take Actos once daily.  No side effects except loss of appetite and fill up quickly.  No weight loss and no dramatic drop in blood sugar readings.  I'm sticking with it for a while.  All of the positive reviews give me hope."


"Works very fast. I was sick with a sinus infection for 8 days...the first day I felt better.. But, the side effects are almost unbearable. Very similar to morning sickness in a pregnancy. It does go away a few hours later"


"Tried this last year as have widespread oestoarthritis  and lost 8 kgs over 6mths -was told I could only take  this drug for 6 mths but after not taking it for 4mths have put on 3kgs so have had a new prescription and will aim to have a stronger willpower!! Hate the odour but still love my chocolate!!!"


"I started taking Apri as a replacement for Seasonique. My sex drive is completely gone and my cramps are horrid. I'm not pregnant though, and its really cheap. My period is on time every month and very light but the negatives definitely outweigh the positives. Whats the point of being on birth control if I don't even want sex?"


"Traveling abroad and had three days of constipation. Normally I'm a daily guy. Thought my system was holding onto something bad I ate so I decided it needed a little help expelling big bad toxins.

Senokot did just that and more! I took one dose at 9pm. By 3am I was on the pot with explosive diarrhea. It's 630am and I'm back on the pot writing this warning for others to heed.

I have to travel at 9am. I hope this ends soon as taking Imodium is not idea either.

I probably should have drank prune juice instead."


"The one side effect I seem to experience on a constant basis is being cold all the time. The amlodipine has lowered my pressure though."


"I am 21 year's old- this medication is not just for young children- it has taken away the side-effects of my ADHD medication. The only side-effect I was aware of was auditory! When I took the 1st 1mg pill, my hearing was heightened and exhaustive (sounds dragged out) for an hour or so. When I increased to 2mg the same thing happened: a noticeable difference in my hearing for just a short hour or so. My doctor prescribed this to me when the side-effects of Concerta did not leave me; I had anxiety that was clearly not situational but from the drop-off of Concerta in the middle of the day as it is not a steady released medicine but a ADHD medication that releases a dose twice."


"I have only been on this pill for 3 weeks now, but wanted to insert my experience because it seems pretty different than some of the other reviewers. I had light spotting for about a week and a half four days into taking the pill, then it completely stopped. I didn't experience any other side effects until the next week: dizziness, lightheadedness, and something I can only describe as a "mental cloudiness." These effects would normally last 15 hours after taking the pill (I take it at 9PM). Nothing I do could help it--eating, drinking water, you name it. Feels kind of like I have morning sickness or something until 2PM, but I would like to add that that is not consistently every day. I take my pill at the same time every day."


"I've been taking this pill for about 2 months, and have been very pleased. I experienced some mild weight gain, but not so much that it really matters. I had previously been on two other birth controls within the last year (LoLoestrin Fe and Kelnor) and Levora is BY FAR better for me. I can take the pill a few hours late and it's totally fine (my previous pills would case spotting if I took it even an hour late). I have skipped my periods thus far (so, twice) and have had no issues with spotting. Had one or two days in the last 60 where I was irrationally moody and bitchy, but for the most part I am very happy with Levora."


"I have had approximately 14 feet of my small bowel removed along with half of my descending colon. I also have IBS but instead of having short bowel syndrome, I stay constipated. I can't strain, I've had all muscle removed from my abdomen. I feel like I can never finish my bowel movements and at times I'll not go for a week. I don't think it tastes bad at all. I got the lemon lime  for $1 , grabbed a can of sprite and proceeded. I didn't drink but a quarter of the bottle and chased it with the sprite. Within about three hours I finally had some relief!! I'm just going to continue using it twice a week or so. And actually the kind I bought, tasted like sprite,  carbonated. It worked better than liquid suppositories!!"


"I normally take Miralax when I'm constipated because it just softens my bowels and regulates me afterwards, but I couldn't find any in the store so I bought Dulcolax for the first time. Well, I took two tablets at 11:30 at night thinking I would wake up late in the morning and use the bathroom no problem. No. At 4:30am I woke up and felt like someone was punching me in the stomach, and I thought I was going to vomit. I then had diarrhea, and then the "peeing from my butt" experience. "


"Smoked for 16 years.  Was around pack and a half a day if more before Chantix.  One year anniversary was in Nov 2014."


"19yrs old. Hispanic about 105 pounds. No kids. One sexual partner for years. I before this was on the pill and nueva ring to help maintain the excruciating period pains. I didn't just have bad ones. I have had to go to the hospital on more then one occasion. So the insertion was nothing compared to that but I admit if you aren't used to pain don't walk in without taking ibprophen and the pill they prescribe before the procedure. So far lots of spotting. Wear a light pad. Slight increase in acne.I pee WAY more often. Sex is great. So worth it. So freaking worth it."


"Any antibiotic used will put you at risk for a yeast infection. It depletes the normal flora in the vaginal area. Bactrim DS is a great antibiotic to get rid of many forms of infection though. Weigh your pros and cons. You can always add yogurt to your diet which assists in helping to prevent yeast infections."


"3 day treatment Monistat hoping to be relieved,  absolute zero! Burning, little needles prickling,  more itching. Waste of money! First & Last time using this product.  Save your money ladies,  only more pain & suffering for the  $20 you're spending!"


"Took first dosage at 6:15pm - NOTHING happened but cramps!!! It's 2:54am and I finished my second dosage and STILL nothing is happening.  I'm beyond bloated!   Procedure is at 7am.  !!!"


"Well it stopped my cough...but it also gave me extremely watery diarrhea that had me running to the bathroom every 10-30 minutes for hours and hours. It must have been at least 8 hours before my stomach calmed down. It left me feeling dehydrated and sick, but hey. At least my cough was gone, right?"


"I have had anxiety for over 14yrs. I have been using lexapro for 1 year it has kept me emotitionaly stable but it has not helped my anxiety at all. I use 40mg."


"Did absolutely nothing for me. If I could rate a 0 I would."


"I have had a couple surgeries and have had arthritis and been on large doses of pain medication for the past 10 years my doctor prescribed meloxacam for me 7 days ago and I am almost pain free. I take it once a day. I am really tired but think that is from being so inactive for the past year and in bed all day. I would recommend you try this before giving up. Thank you doctor."


"I have had random panic attacks and anxiety since I was 21 years old. I had a bunch of problems and couldn't figure it out. Randomly one day I looked up anxiety. I was put on Venlafaxine which is Effexor. I would recommend Effexor or Venlafaxine for people who have anxiety. Yes every medicine has its downsides but there are more upside to this medicine then there are down to me. But one thing I will agree with everybody else is that the withdrawals are completely hell compared to anything that you have ever seen. But on the upside it help for the lot of problems that come with anxiety. Also it is hard to sleep on but that's fine I would rather not be able to sleep so well then be freaking out all the time."


"I had a hysterectomy 9 years ago and have been suffering with hot flashes, tired, no energy and lots of other symptoms. Went to my doctor and he did not want to give me any HRT but I could not cope anymore with some of the hot flashes tiredness no energy and numerous other symptoms so decided to go back to my doctor and ask again for something to help me this time he has prescribed me Premarin. Its early days yet but already my hot flashes are starting to subside seems to be starting to help great to at last get a tablet to help I am very pleased with the Premarin and no side effects."


"I just started taking TriNessa, So far I have horrible nausea and terrible migraines. I am getting signs of depression and I am restless all night. Its hard for me to eat or ride in a car because of nausea. I am constantly dehydrated all day and I have the worst case of dry mouth. I hope that all of this will go away after a few months so I'll continue to take the pill. The only positive so far is that my acne is going away."


"I was on Junel for almost a year. Had no problems with it whatsoever. Decided to go off of it and experienced SEVERE anxiety/depression and panic attacks for a month. It has now been 4 months and I am still experiencing anxious symptoms daily. Plus I have outrageous emotional PMS before my period each month..crying spells, deprssion, etc. all of these things i had never had before."


"I have been taking Pristiq for about 3 weeks now, and I am extremely tired 24/7. Now mind you I do have a busy schedule (full time job and classes 24 hours a wk). I do notice however that things don't bother me like they used to and my crying has eased up a bit. I have started having some nausea, hopefully the tiredness and nausea will diminish the longer I take Pristiq."


"On a positive note, this has helped me to live a pain free life. I have severe diabetes, peripherial vascular disease which causes severe leg pain and cramps, especially at night. Since I work with kids, in a big high school campus, I am able to work and contribute to socitey, when taking vicodin once a day."


"Received samples from Dr's office to last for 1 month.  My symptoms were stomach pain,  heartburn and excessive burping for around 5 days before getting an appointment.  Within 2 days all the symptoms described above were 90 percent better but almost from day 2 I started having very soft stools which could turn to loose stools later in day.  Not uncommon to have 4-5 bowel movements in a day.   Starting with week 4 I started feeling burning sensations in my back and the stomach pain and burping returned although has been to a lesser degree.  I do not intend to take anymore and will explore other options with Dr.  Do your research on PPI's they can act as a mask for more serious issues."


"I suffer from Bipolar 1 Mixed Rapid Cycling, I started taking Saphris to replace geodon about a month and a half ago to reduce my Manic Episodes and I do feel better but I am gaining weight at an alarming rate!!! I have tried so many medications throughout the years for the manic episodes and am going to stick with this as it really does helps tremendously and I haven't suffered any other side effects."


"I started taking Seasonique about 10 months ago. It's worked quite well. My acne isn't as bad as it used to be. I am a little bit more moody but I can cope with that. I do have some spotting in the middle of the three months but its only like a weekish at the most but overall I think its better then having 12 periods a year."


"Works well with virtually no side effects."


"I tried Trinessa for a month and a half. It was the first birth control I had ever taken but it was the worst. My mood swings were off the charts. I don't think a day had gone by for me without crying and/or having intense mood swings. I have recently switched to Yaz and I love it. Yaz is a good switch from Trinessa if you're having problems. It's a lower dose of hormones with the same effectiveness. I can honestly say I feel like a better, happier person on Yaz. Plus I have PMDD. So it has helped out greatly for moodiness. My boyfriend and I can actually hang out without fighting for stupid reasons that were just plain ridiculous before."


"Didn't help and left me tired and with a metallic taste."


"I started taking Tamoxifen in September of 2013. The side effects kicked in after about a week. My fingers completely seized up and if I crouched down I couldn't get up again! The joint pain was unbearable so my oncologist decided to take me off it for 6 months. He then introduced it gradually, 10mg a day instead of 20mg. So far so good! After 6 months of that he put me back up to the full dose and the pain didn't return! I've been on it ever since. My periods are here and there but are quite heavy and painful when I do get them. I wish they'd just stop. Just keeping everything crossed that the cancer stays away. Good luck to all you fellow survivors and keep fighting the fight! "


"I have been taking Lyza since December 5th, 2016.  I have had vaginal bleeding since December 7th, 2017.  Yes, that is 71 days straight!  I have not had any other side effects from this pill but the bleeding is enough to do me in.  I keep waiting to see if it will even out but again this week it is heavier then just spotting and showing no signs of slowing down.  I have high blood pressure which is why I am on this pill but I don't think I can keep taking it much longer.  So frustrated!!!!"


"I got an iud directly after an abortion 11/15. The next few days were downright excruciating. I had to have my a friend give me some of her oxytocin from her tonsil surgery. Very painful. After the cramping I didn't stop bleeding until maybe April! I waited it out cause I wasnt sure if the side effects were from the abortion or the insertion or both. Its been about 8 months now and I'm making an appointment to have it removed. No one told me the truth about the side effects. I get painful cramps at any time of the month, sex drive ebbs and flows like crazy, my periods last up to 2 weeks, lot of spotting after sex, awful skin/acne, the list goes on. However, no weight gain for me. The iud is a nuisance more than anything."


"Very effective and no side effects."


"I have been on Lyrica for around a year now, I take 300mg twice a day, initially this was a wonder drug that helped immensely with my pain, I couldn't stay awake for first few weeks but since getting used to it I've been fine. The massive downside for me is that it's affects have weaned dramatically and I once again find myself in pain, being a single parent to 4 children and working full time is becoming increasingly difficult and I'm not sure I can continue working."


"I am 27 years old, average height and weight, never had kids and have been taking the pill for about 10 years. After talking with my doctor, she decided Skyla was right for me. The insertion was pretty painful. I have a decent tolerance for pain. I think I hurt more after than during. It's like really, REALLY bad period cramps. And they are intense and last about an hour. I took two 500 mg Tylenol extra strength before and that did not help at all. Once the IUD was inserted I got weak all over and felt like I could throw up. I drove myself home very carefully (at times wanted to pass out) and took four 200 mg ibuprofen and took about an hour long nap. Once I woke up I felt like a million bucks. Not sure of how it will affect me and my body yet."


"My doctor suggested this since it is a 91 day cycle which would help with other health issues. I've been spotting for months now and have had frequent nausea and cramps. I'm changing to Ovcon 35 and hoping that will be better."


"Started taking June 2013, once a week.  4 weeks into taking started having headaches but didn't connect the dots.  Then started having severe sharp pain in back and upper right behind rib cage. Pain so severe, went to ER, where they didn't know the cause (had my gallbladder removed 18 yrs ago).  Finally spoke to my primary and the connection was made."


"Ortho Evra was my first birth control and I have been using it for 2 years now..it works really great except it sometimes falls on the edges but this is normal."


"Debilitating side effects after only 2 hours with only one 60mg pill. Extreme sweating, fatigue, difficulty swallowing and walking. Next came the nausea and intense insomnia.  Had to call in sick to work the next day due to lack of sleep and weakness.  Didn't get out of bed until 3 pm."


"I just want to thank this website for letting me know all about propranolol, and want to thank all people here who shared their reviews!!! I've been suffering all my life from performance anxiety, to an extent it began to affect my career! I work in marketing and communication, where presentations are required all the time, I always screw up!!!!! But today was a completely different thing with propranolol!!!! I was presenting in front of the the GM and he was stunned!!!! Everybody was looking at me with a big smile on their faces :D this is absolutely a LIFE SAVER!!"


"I've had migraines for about 10 years.  They run in the family, unfortunately.  I've tried a lot of other stuff, and also Imitrex.  Nothing helped at all with my bad headaches until I was given Zomig by my doctor.  I've tried both the ZMT and the regular swallow tablets.  To me, they are the miracle pill.  Just this morning I had a severe migraine, one of the worst in a while.  I was ready to go to the ER, it hurt so bad.  I took a Zomig, and about 20 minutes later, I could feel the effects.  I took a nap, and woke up without the migraine and was able to come to work today.  I still get drowsy during the day, but it beats having the migraine ruin my life."


"Seemed to work within 3 hours a little constipated muscle twitches and soreness"


"I changed over to the 10mg of this after my doctor recommended taking the BRCA testing which came back with a 41% mutation. I was on this pill for three months and got pregnant. I am now 3 1/2 months pregnant. I needed to go on a low estrogen birth control because I have three cases of breast cancer in my family and they all seem to be estrogen related. I don't know what happen, but the side affects were bad too and it didn't work. I would be careful on this, as I took mine like clockwork and I'm not overweight."


"After two stents and medication right leg (least obstructed) improvement in 48 hrs. Left leg pain drastically reduced and mobility returning. Sleeping better. Have been on this medication (with aspirin) for one week. Very optamistic, haven't felt this good in years."


"I was prescribed Metronidazole for BV, 500mg every 12 hours for 7 days. I have been treated with this medication previously for BV. The only con for me is the taste, but it is much worth getting rid of the infection. Just a bit of drowsiness throughout the day. Both times taking this medication the smell was gone by end of day 2. I feel so relieved to have my BV gone."


"Causes jittery hands and problems with staying asleep"


"I started using differin in February after dealing with horrible acne my last semester of college. I think it was stress related, because I've always had pretty great skin up until then. I went to my dermatologist and he prescribed me differin and antibiotics. All I can say is there is hope!! It took me 12 whole weeks to have skin I was comfortable with, but it really does work. My skin was horrible at first when I began using it, the purge as people like to call it, and I really didn't think there was going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. But seriously week 12 hit and it was night and day. I still use it every night with some days off in between but now I am actually comfortable in my skin w/ only the occasional zit"


"Have used Flonase for the last year - I used to have to take decongestant that still left me stuffy and Flonase alone is the best! I would be so stuffy at night couldn't breath through my nose and this works! Love it."


"My 13 year old daughter has been taking Doryx for 18 months. It has not done much for her. Her acne seems worse now than its ever been. She used two topical ointments; Rentin A Micro and Onexton which kept it under control, but still lots of acne on face, back shoulders with some on her chest and arms. Now, using Veltin topical with Doryx and it's the worse combination with worsening acne. My insurance will no longer cover the first two ointments.  Our last resort is Isotretinoin. This was presented a year ago, but due to the enormous and serious side effects I have not allowed it. Now, I fell I need to let her try it. Overall, Doryx will bring up acne, so I don't understand the point of that. We want acne gone."


"I got Mirena put in about two months ago. Insertion sort of hurt, not terribly, but it did hurt.  But, it only takes a few minutes so it wasn't a big deal. The first two or three weeks were very "crampy" for me. They say this happens more with women who have not ever had children (that's me).  But, the crampy feeling went away.  Now, I don't feel a thing and it's all good.  I've only had it in a short time and have had two periods extremely light, like I need about four-five tampons for the whole period and even a liner would probably be sufficient. I have lost a couple of pounds since having the Mirena, not sure if there is a correlation or not.  The only downside is I have noticed an increase in pimples."


"I was asked by Dr to try Mirena as the pill was causing a skin condition of my vulva to get worse.  I didn't want to as the progesterone only pill when nursing made me gain weight. But she suggested 3 months so I agreed to prevent my PCOS.  It hurt A LOT!! I cramped really bad for an hour and bled for a day or two. I then had 2 periods per month.  Yes, they were lighter and no pain (it helps with pain my Dr said.)  I also had dizzines. I felt like I could faint often! I also was very forgetful. I forgot my son's ortho appt 2xs and never had in 3 years!!! I hardly ever have acne and did all the time. I have been off a month and that quit, normal period. I lost hair but have lots. It did not hurt coming out my only good comment. Ha"


"I started this medicine for my UTI I always ate a meal with this pill I really did not experience any sickness I was on it for 7 days . I have trouble anxiety but it was not too bad but  it seemed like this medicine
made me more anxious at times then on my last few days I felt a little weird at times then on my last day taking the medicine I woke up with my throat scratchy then by evening I had a fever and bad chills I didn't take the last pill because I felt so bad my head kinda hurts too I don't know if it's this medicine for sure or if I'm catching a virus"


"I first started seeing the signs of rosacea on my cheeks almost 3 years ago (I'm 35 now). It started with intermittent redness followed about a year later with the bumps and pustules. It's gotten progressively worse. No luck with metronidazole, or sodium sulfacetamide. Oracea made me feel bloated and awful so I stopped that. I desperately started Soolantra about 2 weeks ago and my face has gotten worse. More redness, more pustules. Is it supposed to get worse before it gets better? I think ivermectin specifically targets demodex mites...but what if my rosacea is due to something completely unrelated? How can we treat if we don't even know the cause? I am desperate for a solution..."


"This is the best medicine I have ever taken for runny nose/post nasal drip. One pill a day and I stay dry all day. I have been taking this medication for approximately four years. The only downside I have found is that if I take two pills in one day my throat gets very dry and I get symptoms of a sore throat, which, of course, goes away within 8 hours."


"I have OCD/MDD/ASD .I was leery of taking this med, especially since I had trouble on Abilify.  Abilify worked for me but came with EVERY side effect so I had to go off of it.  So a new doc decided to give Rexulti a try since it's very similar and Rexulti is supposed to be "better".  A couple of days on it and I was already getting harsh side effects;  worse than when I was on Abilify.  I started having stomach pains, sore throats, and near fainting spells.  I nearly caused a scene in Wal-mart due to feeling lightheaded.  Now I've had panic attacks before and these near fainting spells were not it.  I've also started to become nauseous around anything sweet (possible high blood sugar?)  The only plus is it helped me sleep."


"It worked very quickly with no side effects, whatsoever."


"Stick it out!!! The "purge" is pretty awful... And I tried different things to sooth my skin at this point, and the only thing that didn't make my skin peel and burn more was sheabutter. It's the only thing I'll recommend now.
I have had acne for 16 years, and varying degrees. When I tried this treatment I would consider it mild, oily skin, scarring, accompanied with blackheads. As every acne sufferer, you've tried everything, from crushing up advil to proactive and this may be a last resort. It really works. My skin tone is amazing, scarring is disappearing and my black heads are shrinking. I never thought I'd ever have this skin and it gets better everyday!! Tough it out folks."


"Just had my 2nd injection in the 5 part series. I noticed a major difference 7 days after the 1st injection.  I was almost 100% back to myself before the ACL and Menicus tears and the knee microfracture surgery!! I highly recommend the Supartz!! Excited to see how long I will be pain free after the 5th injection!! Hopefully it will last a few years!!"


"I was on Soma for 7 years and had NO side effects. I was so upset when my doctor refused to write the prescription for it anymore. There is so much paperwork now that my doctor will no longer write it. And he says there is talk of taking this off the market. "


"Simply amazing! I was on Concerta from the age of 11-17 it worked, but didnt really appreciate its qualities being a young lad...I came off it. Since then life has gone dramatically down hill and I have had issues with keeping a job, focusing, social acceptance....the works! I had no commitment to anything and no drive to establish myself in the world. Im now 24 and have been back on them for 9 months. Since then I have been 100 milliom times more productive. Secured an amazing job (and held it down) even won a few employee of the month awards! Ive also gained a new amazing social circle and my relationships generally have never been better. Small side effects i.e sleep issues. But will never stop taking unless forced."