"I had the implant fitted in May last year due to not being able to take the combined pill as I suffer with Migraines and was advised to try the implant. It does  the job when it comes to contraception but the side effects are hard!! I've experienced spotting ever since having it fitted so was put on the mini pill as well to control it (worst idea ever, too many hormones!!!) . I've also been struggling with terrible acne on my face, neck and back. Even with the help of other medication from the doctors, nothing has helped and it's starting to get me down. I will be having this removed within the next couple of weeks :("


"Have used this for 2 months.  Seems to be working.  Feel better and more energy, better concentration.  180 mg every two weeks.  Androgel did not work after two months.  Count now 700.  Injection difficult to get used to, but more convenient than gel."


"I have tried many birth control pills and this is the only one I felt normal on. Although I have stopped getting my period, (my doctor says this is normal) I have no other side effects at all."


"I gained about 10-12 lbs and couldn't lose it which is weird since I eat very raw and workout hard 4-5 times aweek. As soon as I switched I lost it immediately. I also stopped getting huge cysts all over my body."


"I suffered with migraines for years because doctors weren't able to diagnose them. They thought my headaches were related to sinus problems. I got headaches 4-5 times a week. Finally a neurologist prescribed 25mg nortriptyline daily. It took a few weeks to take effect but now I have been nearly headache free for four years. I do still occasionally get headaches every few months but they never last more than a few hours and generic Imitrex helps.  I asked the doctor about going off the nortriptyline but she said if not's broken why fix it. So I am going to stay on this wonder drug. Best of luck to anyone suffering with headaches. It's a tough time."


"Found out I got HSV 2 from someone I thought I could trust and needless to say I got my first out break and thought I was gonna die. Every month around my period I would start getting outbreaks, so I started taking valtrex once a day and haven't gotten one since."


"I love this medication, it works a lot better than the pill! I can go about 18 hours or so whereas the pill will last only a few hours, if that!"


"Started on Trulicity .75 for first 2 weeks and then up to 1.5 every week.  I was taking Metformin 500 mg twice a day at the same time.  I had been previously using Victoza and Metformin.  Insurance company forced a switch to Trulicity because they would no longer approve Victoza or Saxenda.  No real change in my blood sugar levels.  I was consistently between 100-140 on any of these drugs.  Big problem with Trulicity is suddenly, I had erectile dysfunction.  I did not have this side effect with Victoza or Saxenda used in conjuction with Metformin.  I am 60 years old and extremely physically active.  I exercise 6 days a week.  I lost 45 lbs through diet, exercise, and Saxenda/Victoza.  Had no problem with ED prior to switch to Trulicity."


"I've been suffering from acute sinusitis for 13 days now. The doctor gave me antibiotics to nip it in the bud before it becomes chronic. I'm on my 6th day of Cefuroxime Axetil (500 mg 2 x per day) and I feel no better. In fact my condition continues to worsen. There is more greenish yellow mucous, I'm beginning to cough up mucous, and sinus headaches are starting. My doctor refuses to change the antibiotic because he says it can take anywhere from 1 day to over a week to work. I have to give it 3-4 more days. Truly disappointed with this medication."


"I was on Yaz for about a year and decided to try the generic because of the cost of Yaz (about $60 a month, but had to pay $180 upfront for 90 day prescriptions). They gave me Loryna and I've only been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling miserable! I have extreme fatigue, irritability, moodiness and a little breast pain. I know they say to give the pill 2-3 months to work but I don't know if I can handle another 2 more months of these emotions. I've tried A LOT of generic bc pills in the last 5 years since they discontinued the one I was on and I've had problems on all of them. Sometimes those generic "inactive" or "filler" ingredients really do have an impact, be careful and wary of your side effects!! I'm going back on the brand Yaz."


"I am in college and finally started to get help for my depression and anxiety. My counsellor sent me right to the health center when I told her my symptoms because they were both so bad. I was severely depressed, suicidal, and had severe anxiety. They put me on lexapro for the quick results. I took it the next morning and was taken to the hospital by ambulance in the middle of class because of a severe anxiety attack. I had never had one before and it was terrifying. I do not blame this medicine but don't be afraid of something that may take longer. Lexapro just didn't work for me. I now take Zoloft and have no problems. Just be cautious."


"found out I was positive, less than 24 hours later I took the 'one time' dose of azithromycin. The 2 500mg tablets went down easily but about 15 minutes afterwards I started feeling a bit hot/sweaty and started getting stomach cramps. Luckily I got home just in time for the toilet, diarrhoea once about an hour after I took it. Although after the diarrhoea the cramps stopped which was good. I had a Greek yoghurt which seemed to settle my stomach a bit. Got a slight headache but nothing unbearable. These are common side affects, so a little diarrhoea to clear up my infection is a good enough trade for me. Lesson learnt."


"It slowed down my contractions pretty fast, but when it wore off the pain would start again. The reason why I stopped taking it was because it gave me a massive headache, my sinus area was hurting so bad and my ears felt like they were going to pop, other than that good medication to control contractions"


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


"This medicine has been okay for me. It certainly got rid of most of my paranoid thoughts but never got rid of all of them. I still had a lot of them especially present in the night, I'd think there was a serial killer outside watching me or a serial killer in the same room as me or on the chair. It was pretty terrifying. I started Geodon a week ago and those thoughts completely disappeared, I'm very grateful. Risperdal also made me gain a lot of weight every year and made me very hungry even after I just had a meal. I'm 166 lbs and 5'8'. I'm scared of being 200 lbs. I've been on this medicine since I was 14 and severely psychotic and couldn't function at all, so I guess it helped me with that, just made me gain a lot of weight. I'm 22 now."


"I also take Neurontin.  Initially, it was for Periformis Syndrome (a pinched sciatic nerve, which replicates sciatica).  Then I started to experience RLS and didn't sleep for a week.  My doctor told me to take extra Neurontin and I'm sleeping through the night now."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for two months. It works great for my anxiety and chronic pain. I feel great, like a new person. The only side effect for me is insomnia. I will be checking back with Doctor on that."


"I have been on this pill for 16 days now. Despite the fact that I have only taken this pill 16 times, I have noticed drastic negative changes in myself. I can assure you that I am not exaggerating my experiences with this pill when I describe it, however, I wish that were the case...
Physical Changes I have experienced while taking Lutera:
-Painful, nasty-looking acne on my face, back, and shoulders (I have NEVER had acne in my 19 years of life)
-Weight gain in my abdominal area and shoulders (I have not weighed myself because I am terrified to do so, since it has been that drastic)
-Constant hunger that is difficult for me to control
-I have my period 2 weeks sooner than I should this month"


"My 2 1/2 year old son took this because of Hives/Welts. It helped with the itching but thats it. It made him very hyper."


"spent 3 days only on this. It made me so angry I just wanted to hurt someone, also on day 2 my eyes started twitching off and on all day. stopped taking this on day 4...guess what? 2 months later, my eyes still twitch daily!"


"Hi, 2 weeks ago, I have sex with my bf without any protection. I used to take plan b as we are not seeing each other frequently. But this time, for the first time in my life I was so freak out because  I was having sex and taking plan b in the same day as I  was supposed to ovulate which is the riskiest time.  I took plan b one hour after sex and I got no side effect at all. Last time I took it, I was bleeding badly  for a week after plan b. But this time, I believed i was too late.  For 2 weeks I stressed myself out and the day my period supposed to came, i peed a lot and  by 2pm and Yeah, period came!! Plan b works even on ovulating day!"


"This medicine has been amazing. I was put on 40 mg at night and we changed it to 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night. It makes me a bit sedated during the day, but honestly this is a relief, since I'm just really glad not to be so paranoid and afraid anymore. It's made the voices leave, paranoia go way down, and I don't fly off the handle over every little thing anymore. No weight gain, no increased appetite, and I don't feel dumb as a rock like I have on Risperdal or Geodon. Would definitely recommend this medicine to anyone who hasn't tried it but who needs a change! I've been on it for about 4 and a half weeks."


"Hi...So I took 12 weeks of Epclusa for genotype 3a (viral load-3million). The epclusa did do the trick to get rid of the hep c, however I did experience and still do experience side effects. While I was on treatment I experienced tingling, nerve pain, irritability, insomnia, ear ringing, etc. The ear ringing and ear issues remain a problem after 7 months off of the meds. I urge everyone to report side effects to the FDA. When I reported them to my doctor, I was told NO ONE else had those side effects...and I felt like I was crazy. The only way they will have a list of the accurate side effects is if they are reported to the FDA and GILEAD. This helps other patients not feel so alone. All in all it solved the main issue I suppose--"


"I got this inserted May 2016, the insertion process was super easy with no pain. I spotted for about 5 days after and haven't had a period since. Works well as a contraceptive, never gotten pregnant. I have gained 10 pounds (after losing 20) which really sucks and is leading my to take it out. THe weight just keeps coming on when I am eating healthy and exercising 4-5 times a week. I can't keep gaining weight so I am going back on the pill to avoid this."


"Could not get my T3 or TSH regulated before this medicine and now it is stable. I take this and wait about 1 hour before I eat, so I haven't had any stomach problems. It is easier for the system to absorb since it is a gel cap. If your doctor is reluctant to try one of the dessicated thyroid medicines, this may be an alternative for you."


"I can't believe the difference in how I've felt with BuSpar. I had daily anxiety/panic attacks due to a very stressful series of events in the last year and BuSpar has made all the difference in the world. I've been taking 15mg 3x per day (45mg/day) and the results are amazing. No side effects at all. Every now and then I'll take an Ativan (.25mg) to augment the BuSpar, but I know I get the most relief from the BuSpar. Before taking this, I would have uncontrollable thoughts and fears that made me feel like I was going crazy and couldn't stop them. Now, I'm able to rationalize them and get them out of my head much easier. I definitely recommend this medicine to anyone with severe panic and anxiety problems."


"You can't get this human product yet here in NZ so I ordered some 4% ivermectin gel (used for horse worm treatment) via a NZ vet site-$15. Then mixed it with aqueous cream 4:1 to make a 1% solution and used this on my face. Very cheap and very effective -worked amazingly for my moderate severe Rosacea, my wifes 'redness' and my teenage daughters acne!"


"Klonopin is a wonderful drug for anxiety and panic attacks.  However, once you start it is very hard to come off of.  I stopped for 2 yrs and it took me 8 months to feel normal again.  But if you really need it, this in my opinion works wonderful for anxiety and panic attacks."


"I had protected sex with my boyfriend but the condom came off during sex, and we did not notice until it was over. The following day I took the Plan B pill. I am now pregnant!!! I followed all instructions and took the pill within the designated timeframe, but I'm still pregnant. Now I'm planning to have an abortion because this was not the time to have another child, and I refuse to have a child because birth control failed."


"After I take this drug for a period of time it makes me just as depressed.  Also tend to get a little short with people."


"I was on Exalgo for several years. It gave better pain relief than Morphine but still constipating . During that time I kept having episodes of waking in the middle of the night with a fast heart rate and cold sweats which no one could explain . Then I developed severe abdominal pain and stopped eating with a thirty pound weight loss . While doing a bowel prep. for a colonoscopy I passed five Exalgo " Ghost" tablets in my BMs . ( Ghost tablets are the left over shell of controlled release pills ) . I realized that they were accumulating in my bowels because of my severe constipation. When I changed pain meds the Night Sweats and Tachycardia stopped ."


"The disease modifying medications had no effect on my Multiple Sclerosis.  Tysabri stabalized the progression but saw no improvement."


"I was on this birth control for almost 10 years...it was very effective at preventing pregnancy, even though I missed it a few times and there weren't any crazy noticeable side effects like weight gain, nausea, headaches, etc.  I think because I was on it for so long, I didn't realize the side effects until I went off of it...once I stopped, I felt like a completely different and better person...my sex drive went through the roof and I realized how much it had suppressed my sex drive this whole time.  I also found a huge sense of peace and was able to let go of things much easier  I felt like a cloud of depression was lifted. When I tried to go back on it, it made me really irritable and I had to stop.  "


"Its helped me with sleep and a bit with my depression. Over the years they have upped my dose to 45 milligrams. It hasn't helped me a bit with my anxiety. Actually if you wake up at night your body is asleep and your mind is going. Which makes it hard to walk. This has just started happening to me, so I think I may need to increase to 60 milligrams. I believe 60 is the max. Wondering if I'm building up a tolerance to it.  I have been taking this medication for 4 plus years. I was also told that it was an appetite stimulant and it didn't do anything for me there either. This medication did not mess with my head or make me feel groggy in the morning. I would give this medication a chance before all other antidepressants. "


"I had a terrible experience with this drug. First of all, it still took me a long time to fall asleep. When I did, I couldn't wake myself up when I had to. I also had hallucinations of flying creatures around the room, even with the lights on, that were very frightening. The next day, I felt like I had a terrible hangover, and had a headache that lasted all day. I was drowsy all day and just had to drag my self around, even into the next day. I really think the FDA needs to review this drug! Overall it was a very disturbing and unpleasant experience!"


"I had been taking warfarin for many years  for Antiphospholipid syndrome and been pestering my Dr. if I could switch to Xarelto instead, as I'd had enough of the constant INR tests. Finally, my haematologist agreed. (The drug is not normally prescribed for my condition.) I was given 20mg to be taken once daily with breakfast. The first two weeks passed with no problems, but on the third week, I had a really bad dizzy spell and almost fainted. Fortunately, I managed to sit down before I did faint. I spoke to my haematologist and she suggested that I take it just before going to bed instead of the morning. So far it's worked. With my condition, migraines are a symptom and they have got slightly worse since taking Xarelto. But I still much prefer it to warfarin & INR tests!"


"I started this method about 8 months ago. I hate it. No change in acne, but weight gain, headaches, horrible heavy crampy periods, intense mood swings. I'm switching soon.

On the good side: I'm not pregnant so yay there and I know exactly when Hell Week (last 7 days always) starts and ends."


"I got Skyla inserted when I was twenty years old. I had a very irregular period, and was told that Skyla would help regulate it. I got the IUD inserted 6 May 2015, and now 4 December 2015, I'm still bleeding.  I have days where the bleeding is very light, and I have days where the bleeding is heavy. I have terrible cramping, I even stayed home from class sometimes because of the pain. I'm seriously considering getting the IUD removed. I have to buy two boxes of pads (28 count) every month. I definitely do not believe this birth control is worth it."


"Take action name brand.                          To the women that's going through what I've been through!! I  had unprotected sex twice back to back November 11 2016 and November 12th 2016. I can say I took the first pill 6 hours later and the second  7 hours later.. after taking this pill I only became nauseous several times and a little cramping after I took it till now Nov 26th.   I was a nervous wreck!! I read reviews after reviews  I prayed and had faith and behold 2 weeks later (today Nov 26) my period is on. I will never do this again.. women! We  have to start using our brains and not the frame!! My money was well spent!!!  Good luck"


"I am 53 years old. In the past I have accepted the fact that I will always have shortness of breath. However, it  became worse. I was referred to a Pulmonolgist and he started me on Theo-24. This medication is the best thing that could have happened to me. I can breath again. May 1st I will be able to resume my exercise at the gym. The next thing I want to do is be able to run. I have not done that in such a long time. I am happy with the results. And now I feel like I can live a normal life without experiencing SOB with every step I take. A wonderful product. Thanks."


"I switched to this pill from Necon 1/35 to try and improve my acne in addition to birth control. I tried it for 2 months.

Side effects I noticed: tired and it felt hard to get out of bed (very unlike me!), faint tension headaches across my forehead, acne breakouts on my chest and face, ravenously hungry at times, and then no appetite (haven't gained any weight, may have lost a pound or two), slightly sore but much larger breasts, decreased sex drive but not as low as while on Necon 1/35.

I have decided to try a new pill because of these side effects. This pill was meant to help my acne but it seems to have made it worse, and feeling tired all the time with headaches isn't tolerable for me since I am very active."


"I've been on this birth control for almost months. The first month was terrible, I had my regular period but I spotted all month long but then I got my next period and so far I haven't spotted since my period. Other then that the only side effects I've had are tender breasts and a red square rash where I put my patch but it does fade to a light red. Overall I love the convenience of only having to apply it once a week and also it sticks well, the only thing is it gets dirty around the edge kinda like a bandaid but after you take it off using a bit of baby oil on a cotton pad will get the dirt off."


"My blood pressure was lowered immediately after beginning this medicine, also helps with nervous shakes (visible in the hands and feet). It's a great prescription! I've combined this with sodium reduction and relaxation exercises and I have seen My BP drop to the level it was when I was an 18 year old vegetarian and just 80 lbs. Recommend taking this prescription if you are prescribed it. I was lightheaded and dizzy when I took first dose, but not a single issue since that."


"I was put on Levothyroxine about 6 months ago then sent for further evaluation and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's.  The levothyroxine has caused more inflammation.  My right knee is so inflamed I wound up going for an MRI to find out why it hurt so bad.  I stopped taking the levothyroxin and  my knee started feeling better within two days of stopping.  I also feel less swollen overall.  I don’t think this drug helps at all and in my case just made me worse.  I’m no longer taking it,  it’s not worth it to be in so much pain.  I’ll have to find an alternative way of dealing with my autoimmune issues."


"I have been on Adipex-P for 1 week now and have lost 5 lbs. I have experienced loss of appetite, dry mouth, headaches, nausea, jitters, loss of memory and have a bad taste in my mouth. I'm pleased with the weight loss but the side effects are bothersome so after I am done with this months supply I'll stop. Starting weight 181 lbs."


"I promised if it worked I'd write a review. I took plan b after me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex he said he pulled out but I needed to be sure. I took it maybe a week and a half before my period was scheduled that whole week I was scared and praying to see my period and it came on right on time. My period lasted about 2 and a half weeks. While I had all the symptoms of being pregnant I was scared and convinced that it didn't work. I soon after went and took a pregnancy test I took two actually and they both said I wasn't pregnant. So I took that and ran with it.  I took another one a week later just bc I was still scared that came back negative. Don't stress yourself out like I did.. it does work. Wish u the best."


"First off, don't forget that a lot of people are probably doing excellent with little-to-no problems with this antibiotic. Sort of like you never really hear from happy customers, usually the unsatisfied ones. Also that everyone's body reacts differently.   ...that being said, Holy Cow the nausea! Ugh... Stomach cramps and pretty much constant nausea all day today (day 2). Eventually had to leave work early. Pepto did not help. Going to try taking Nauzene with me to work tomorrow, see if it helps. (OTC nausea medication - a life saver in the past)  Taking it with Cipro. Been on this combo before for my diverticulitis without so many stomach problems. Still a better option than the huge waves of pain from a flare-up."


"I have been over weight and suffer from depression for over 20 years,  I admit food was my best friend!!!  After hysterectomy doctor put me on hormone replacement medicine,  I  was so hungry  constantly , All I  could  think about was eating. Then my doctor put me on Topamax  and I LOVE IT!   I  went from 252 lbs to now 167 lbs. From size 22 now size 10.  I have  to  make  myself  eat,  never hungry,  and when I am  eating   I  just try to eat slowly,  and I  do drink  water now  because  even my favorite diet soda does taste terrible.  I  would  tell everyone  to try it!"


"I rate this bc a 5 because right now I'm not sure what's going on. I started on Aug 30 first day of my period on a Sunday.  In between then and now haven't noticed too many side effects other than feeling sensitive. There's only 21 days on the pack my period last about 6 days once I started. Its the end of the pack and I started spotting early this week on A Monday the 15 and still bleeding and it's Saturday. It's light but of course it's not like my normal cycle. There's a lot of cramping.  But I don't like that I haven't finished the pack and bleeding already so I'm just really unsure if I want to continue."


"I take this for anxiety and only a low dose of 0.25mg (half of a 0.5mg) and it works wonders and I am VERY sensitive to medicines. Only take the lowest dose you need and you won't experience side effects."


"I'm 42, started this pill as a birth control method & also to hopefully reduce my heavy monthly periods, 2 months in now & my experience is horrible! I have 1 week left of pills & I'm not going to continue to take them...

1st month started pack on Sunday after my period was finished, after another 7 days approx. of taking the pills I have another full 6-7 day period...then after that around day 21ish (which should have been when I was supposed to get my period) got it yet again...

I'm on pill pack 2 now...I'm now due for my period, I've had breast tenderness for 2 weeks and horrific cramping every evening (I take the pill in the morning) occupanied with nausea...side effects make it hard to tell if it's the pill or pregnancy!"


"Zoloft has been helpful as someone dealing with chronic pain and occasional anxiety. After trying a variety of different treatments and regimens, this seems to be the best long-term strategy to coping with anxiety. I realized a lot of things about myself after beginning Zoloft - the ability to process things before I react and the way that I handle stressful situations has changed for the better. I feel like a more balanced, calm person since starting about 7 months ago. It has helped with relationships too, as I am able to manage my stress and anxiety more around the people that I love. Felt a bit jittery and lost a few pounds while I first started, but the side effects were gone after 3 weeks. And for the record, I was completely opposed."


"I've been taking Trinessa for over a year now and I started taking it because I had such bad pains, where I would lay on the couch and cry. I started taking it and pains were still there but not anywhere near as bad I could still function and want to get up and do things. It does not cause me to be moody, I've never gained weight from this pill and I've never had any pregnancy scares on this pill. I do recommend this for anyone wanting to start taking birth control!"


"Changed my life totally and completely. I used to be on a emotional roller coaster...up and down, over and over again. This medicine just brings me to a mellow state. I let nothing get to me anymore. I never get hostile, and that was my norm. I actually think this medicine saved my life because I was so tired of being emotional and angry!  This was my last resort. I tried everything else that the doctor wanted me to try and none of that phased me. I recommend this to anyone with bipolar. "


"I hated it  I had heavy flow periods non stop all day everyday.  My son was conceived while  I was  on it . AND  I tried it again and pregnant again!  Maybe  I'm just the unlucky one it doesn't work on but I'm 18 yrs old and a mother  of almost  2."


"I had mirena placed 13 months ago and I am soooo happy.  Before mirena I had absolutely horrific periods and bled more than I could handle.  The cramps were unbearable.  Because I am not able to remember to take a pill everyday my doctor recommended this.  The placement, not going to lie, hurt a lot.  Taking motrin beforehand did not help at all, but I got through it and only had some slight cramping afterwards for a few hours.  For the first month and a half I bled, which as first was worrying but eventually it stopped and since I have not had any bleeding at all with the exception of they tiniest amount maybe twice since.  I no longer have to use anything, not even liners.  I still get light cramping but it is absolutely nothing compared."


"Controls my blood sugar much better than insulin.  Much for convenient tha insulin with only having to take morning and evening. I travel a lot during the day and work onsite at customers location.  Not having to carry and keep insulin cool is a big plus."


"My vagina literally feels like it is on fire. I have been squatting in the bath tub trying to wash the medicine out and splashing with cold water. it is 3am and I am awake with intense burning. horrible."


"This has been the best medicine for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in our sons 11 years. It was tough going for about 6 months of severe highs and lows of crying to laughing hysterically. But getting through that has been amazing. He's more vocal, his pupils are not staying dilated and he seems to understand more. I would tell any parent looking for help to please give this medicine a try."


"I took the recommended dosage before bed when prescribed for bronchitis to help suppress cough and allow me some rest.  To my extreme disappointment and surprise,  1 hour later I feel blanketed in a thick,  heavy fog but completely unable to sleep because I'm WIDE awake.  For hours.  I can barely lift my head off the pillow and if I do,  I'm in a world of awful swirls,  dizzy,  and I'm trying to get my confused body to the toilet before I'm throwing up in my bed.  24 hours and 15 vomit sessions later, I'd rather have bronchitis.  Never.  Again."


"I started out taking 2 nightly but this medicine seemed to make me so tired I could barely function. I am now taking just 1 a night and even though I still feel a little nausea it's not all day and my vomiting has gone away for the most part. It wasn't expensive for me. My insurance did not cover this drug but I only had to pay $40 for 60 pills. It's a small price to pay for me right now!"


"To cut the story short got sex with my husband on my fertile day (14th day) most fertile period, so worried that I might get pregnant took the pill 14 hrs later. Feel nauseated, tender breast and severe headache but luckily after a week have my period now."


"Minor bleeding for a few weeks after insitu. After that - none at all. Don't even know where I am in my cycle- no pain or bleeding. Only cost $30 for 5 years! Feel sorry for those who don't have one!"


"I have a daughter that was suffering severely with Bipolar Disorder (started at age two and was diagnosed at age 12), which included severe anger, depression and mania.  We had tried her on nearly every other Bipolar medicine on the market, with no results.  We took her completely off every other drug, and started her on Topamax as a solitary treatment and within 30 days she was a new person, and has been stable on Topamax now for over 5 years. We started at 25mg and worked our way up until we had the proper dose. At age 19 she takes 200 mg per day...100mg in the morning and 100mg in the evening."


"This medication was perscriped as treatment for flu, to be taken only before bed to keep my cough from preventing me from getting rest.  It very effectively suppressed the cough so I could sleep.  I did seem to be bothered a little more by dreams that woke me, but not cough."


"Wow get maybe 2 or 3 cold sores a year  and in my line of work i cant afford to look bad.

So i had a very bad coldsore on my upper lip worst ive had my lip swole 2x normal size. Ive never been to a dr for a coldsore before but i was desperate. Was prescribed valtrex and within 2 days this mother of a coldsore is literally dissapearing. Amazing this is the first time i have posted anything online but i felt i had to say how good this drug is!  I wont look back no more over the counter crap for me."


"This medicine relieved me from daily pain, however I started experiencing unwanted side-effects. The biggest is it would make my anxiety problems worse, and it took me a long time to figure it out."


"I have been on 400mg of seroquel for 6 months. It helped me sleep and also took away my voices that I was hearing. It works great but I feel drowsy."


"Only been taking Orsythia for under a month and it was perfect at first but towards the end of the first month my stomach always hurts, like it feels like it's bubbly or you could say hungry. Loss of appetite as well, eat half my food and then feel like throwing up. I hope these are the only problems I have or I will switch to a different one."


"I took this when I pulled a muscle in my back and could no longer pick up my infant daughter. I took it in the middle of the day and it helped with the pain. Initially didn't make me sleepy but the next morning it was near impossible to wake up. It was that terrible "hang-over" feeling. It was the worst I've ever felt. I could hardly make myself wake up to get dressed and use the restroom. I laid around until almost 4pm the next day just because of pure lack of energy. Luckily I was only prescribed it for a week or so otherwise I'm sure I would have quit taking it because of the drowsiness after effect."


"I am a 49 year old female. I started Contrave in October 2016. I started this drug at 226 lbs, I'm 5'6. To date I have lost 31 pounds with minimal exercise. The first 4 weeks were rough, dizziness, feeling foggy, sleepless nights, when I did sleep I had crazy dreams, constipation, dry mouth. But at about week 5, the side effects seemed to diminish. I still have a dry mouth with makes me drink lots of water, but the other side effects are gone. This drug has really reduced my cravings. I LOVE sweets, but I now find I can pass on them. I also love wine and I find I can just drink a small glass or nothing at all. I fill up very quick when I eat a meal.  I have tried other weight loss drugs, this is the only one that has worked for me."


"As I was on Abilify, this drug is worse for me.  I'm so tired, I feel like I have bricks on my feet.  I'm only taking 1 mg as an add-on to my Lexapro 20mgs.  I'm not eating well still, but I am sleeping through the night.  I just can't wake up.. at all... this just wont due, I can't function."


"This drug is wonderful for stomach viruses, motion sickness, anything involving stomach nausea. The only side effect I have felt is the sedative effect. If you are a nervous flyer I would recommend 12.5 mg 30 minutes before take off."


"Took my first 50 mg tablet yesterday 6 hour's later it was like I had been spiked, really dizzy ,fell over twice serious head pain , then the worst part I had a fit of uncontrollable laughter it was like some sort of fit, I don't remember much of it only what I've been told apparently lasted bout 15 minutes followed by vomiting, any one else had similar side effects"


"This product is amazing. I'm 19 years old and after going on the pill my acne became terrible. I got cysts all over my cheeks and chin that left terrible scarring and I continued to break out constantly. My doctor prescribed Retin-A and I was a little apprehensive at first because some people were saying that it made their acne worse. But I was so sick of looking at the scars on my face and I had tried everything to fade them and nothing did. So I started using Retin-A and it worked right away. I've been using it for two weeks and some of my scars are completely gone and others continue to fade. I also haven't broken out at all since I started using it. I wish I had found it sooner because it's truly wonderful."


"This by far has to be one of the worst forms of birth controls out there.  I got the implant on January 29th and then got my period on February 1st and have been bleeding ever since.  I've had some of the worst cramps of my life.  Not to mention it has caused me to have crippling anxiety and depression.  This implant has completely changed how I think.  I can't take it anymore. I want to get it removed, but I'm away at college at the moment."


"Anger management issues and depression had plagued me my whole life. I have been fired from many a job for the problems I would bring upon myself.  I've been on Prozac 20mg for 10 years and it has changed my life. I was able to perform with minimal issues and my wife didn't divorce me even though she had grounds to so. WARNING! I couldn't get a renewal from my doctor because he stopped taking my insurance. So I tried to get another doctor but appointments were months away and went off my meds cold turkey. 6 weeks into the withdrawal I was fired from my job, of which I loved, because I had a meltdown. I was yelled at by another employee and I started to loose control. The bottom line was they escorted me out of the building."


"I suffered depression and anxiety at a young age due to a stuttering problem but I never knew at that time what caused it.  I went to a Dr. at the age of 22 and he put me on Pamelor.  I was afraid to take it but I did.  The first few days it made me feel weird.  I felt like a zombie at first for maybe 3 days but then it went away.  In 6 weeks my depression was gone and I felt like a normal person.  I was normal.  I think my does at one point was 100 which is moderate.  People need to know that this type of med takes 6-8 weeks to work and when it does its like a fog has lifted, for me at least.  You  have to be careful with weight gain because it does increase your appetite. It helped me sleep at night.  6-8 weeks to work."


"I started taking bupropion XL 150mg a day I took that for a month, the first 3 weeks I felt kind of cloudy/lost, had a little bit of anxiety and had some pretty bad ups and downs with my depression but by the end of the month I felt a lot better and didn't even feel like I was on a medication at all. I just started my second month and was upped to a 300mg dose. I'm on my 5th day and so far have had really bad anxiety attacks feeling like I'm losing control/ stuck in my own head most of the time and sleeping a lot. I'm hoping I can stick it out like with the 150 and start feeling normal again. I almost quit in the first 3 weeks of 150 but I stuck it out after reading positive reviews and it got better. I'm hoping that happens with the 300mg."


"Tamiflu worked great! I was back to my normal routine by the second dose. I didn't experience any of the side effect that others wrote about, but it was definitely worth the $27 copay."


"I have been on medication for over 20 years  for Bi Polar 2 Disorder, on everything including Lithium. The only things that worked at certain times was Wellbutrin and lamicten ( which stopped working no matter beyond the max and illegal dose after 7 years) and then Lithium, but the weight gain was too much which caused more depression. This was my last chance, next was shock therapy. Since taking Brinttlex, I had 1 day nausea and no side effects at all! So surprised!!! And so very happy that I finally found something that I wasn't sensitive too as I was with all the others 250 meds I've tried. For the first time I felt what I would term 'normal'. Feeling fresh in the morning, and focused, motivated, and my memory recall improved considerably and slept well!"


"I started taking soma 350 milligrams 4 times a day in the early 90s that has been the best muscle relaxer I've ever had I have degenerative disc disease,osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia however I cannot get this anymore my doctor now calls this the dirty drug it's unfortunate for people that really need this medication I personally think they work the best with tramadol and soma 350 combined for my back pain and all of my con"


"I started taking belviq twice a day faithfully , first week no change in appetite ,cravings or weight. Second week I felt like I gained weight still no change in appetite ,GAINED 3 LBS. So upset after spending $88.00,I abruptly stopped and made Dr. Aware. She never said to wean off. Within 2 days major withdraw, Had abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting all night until I took another pill. Then decided for the next 4 days to slowly wean off which I did. This is a strong as medication. Don't stop abruptly! Didn't work for me."


"Taking it since one month because of a reactive depression for over a year. I have never taken anti-depressants before and kept refusing although my psychologist urged me to for several months. When the depression kept getting darker: no energy, sad, bad insomnia and constant thoughts of suicide (which my psychologist didn't know) I decided to take the advise to start on brintellix (was either that or kill myself). The first 4 days I was so tired I spent most of the time in bed . Then I just started to feel better and better. High energy level, creative, not sad, no mood swings, slept great at night and best of all the suicidal thoughts just disappeared . I started and stayed on 5 mg. No side effects at all, working night shift no problem!"


"I've been on this Heather daily pill for one month and a half and I'm not really liking it. I've been getting my period EVERY week for 3 days. And it's even worse that it starts on Thursdays which means I'm on it over the weekend. I'm just going to finish the rest of this month's pills and if it doesn't get better I'm switching to something else."


"Hydroxyurea significantly improves the frequency of sickle cell crisis, but it has a long list of adverse effects. But if the dose is monitored properly and complete blood count of patient is done on regular basis, than some of the adverse effects can be easily identified and managed accordingly."


"Really useful drug in the treatment of motion sickness, the only one that works 100% for me."


"I’m 34 5’1 And was at 158.6 pounds at my last doctors appointment. I told my doctor I needed help losing weight 158lb was the biggest I’ve ever been and it’s hard for me since I have a big appetite. I’m going on day 5 and am already down to 153lb. The first day was rough my heart felt like it was beating fast and I was very jittery . I’m drinking only 8 oz of coffee in the morning and nothing but water throughout the day. I have oatmeal in the morning for breakfast and don’t have an appetite until dinner although you should eat something healthy in between to help with the headache I was getting the first couple days but now I’m fine no more headaches and no jitters . I have shortened my portions at dinner and nothing else to eat after."


"I had my skull IUD places in October of 2014. The procedure was quick, just under 10 minutes. I took 800mg of ibuprofen before it to offset the cramping. It was 3 cramps. the last one being the worst but nothing I couldn't handle. I used to get horrible periods, 7days of bleeding and cramping requiring 800mg of ibuprofen around the clock. The first two months with he skyla I experienced cramping and bleeding just about everyday. At the end of month 2 the bleeding and cramping subsided. I haven't gained weight, don't feel out of emotional control and haven't had a period since! I love this. The only reason for a 9/10 is I believe I may have developed slightly more acne. It's hard to tell since I had acne before though. Still so happy!"


"For many years 40+, I have been taking every laxative. Most make me sick, gives me gas and diarreah.

Finally, a doctor prescribed miralax (polyethylene glycol).

Nothing has ever worked this well. I am finally doing something natural. I do take it everyday in my coffee. It's GREAT!!"


"Ambfly made me gain 100lbs in 8mos. I got off of it and started to loose 5lbs a night. My bad episodes got worse. I wish. I had the right information about this drug. If had known about the drug beforehand I would never have taken it"


"I was prescribed this for my back pain and headaches... well actually to get me sleeping because I have difficulty sleeping. First 2 days it was really powerful I couldn't even sleep. I was way over relaxed. After 2 days the medicine did not work. My tolerance built up way to fast to this medicine. I also take percocets."


"I was on depo provera but I had such horrible side effects I couldn't handle it. I wanted a normal period again so I ended up starting levora to help regulate things and as my new form of birth control. Levora should have been my first choice. It corrected all of the issues the depo shot left me with and I couldn't be happier. The only side effect I have is sore breasts. That's it! No spotting, no mood swings, no weight gain! If you're having trouble finding a birth control that works for you I'd say try levora. Everyone is different and what works for some might not work for others but I think it's definitely worth a shot."


"Bad adverse reactions: heart racing, low blood pressure, kidney and bladder pain, severe nausea, shaking so that I could not drive, fatigue, blurred vision . Rash came out after I went off the drug."


"First time taking the spray & it's horrible.  It made me vomit, made my migraine worse, my nose feels weird & hurts & I want to fall asleep. Horrible!"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"I have been taking this for almost 3 months, after previously being on Complera with some possible kidney related side effects.  So far, not too much problem other than diarrhea about an hour after taking this--every day like clock work.  There were some sleep-related issues (not able to) in the first couple weeks of switching to Genvoya, but hose have gone away.  Hoping that kidney function tests will return to normal when checked in about a month.  My insurance did not cover this at all, and I had to use the Gilead co-pay program, which was relatively easy to sign up for and get started."


"I have had burning mouth for 3 years.  I have found little help.  Spinal tap is clear but MRI is abnormal (symmetrical diffuse white matter).

My tongue tip burns 24/7.  I also get ice cream like headaches that last for hours, worst thing ever.

I used every anti-anxiety medications and Neurontin (gabapentin) with about 80% relief.

I tried clonazepam in pill form 0.5mg but allowed it to dissolve in my mouth.  I had instant relief.  I was able to ween myself of all anti-anxiety medicines and Neurotin as well.  I am 3 weeks in and the world is new.  Let's see if I build a tolerance or what happens from here.  But 3 weeks without pain is awesome.

If you have burning mouth give it a shot, nothing to lose."


"Today was my first day taking Vyvanse and wow! I usually have a sad down feeling and don't want to talk to anyone. I am a 26 year old college student. But today I actually made two new friends from class and went to lunch with them. I feel like I can walk in a room with confidence now. The only bad thing is I did have a mild headache around 9 pm. After it wore off and it only lasted around 8 hours with a dry mouth I am on the 60 mg dose. The other great thing is I actually felt like being in class today and took 7 pages of notes and sat in the very front of the class and wasn't afraid to ask questions! I'm happy to have found Vyvanse and paying attention is so much easier now. Highly recommended for people with ADD."


"No problems except for nervousness, but could be Pristiq med as well. No sex drive but optimistic things will clear up soon."


"I am on Buspar and 5 milligrams once a day I feel that if I take it all at once and it does not work I am so lost because I can't stand this dizziness nausea in my stomach my feet feel like they're falling out from underneath me I really am lost the doctor wants me to stay on it but I do not want to up it because I feel like I keep going through these side effects over and over again every day due to the fact of it being Half-Life what do I do from here"


"I was sick for a day before I went in and was prescribed zofran. It gave me instant relief to the nausea and vomiting. I was also lucky enough to not get any side effects."


"I have it say that anyone would think aspirin would touch a migraine--in case you're wondering--NOT EVEN A LITTLE!  I thought this was a migraine medication, since it came from a referral to a neurologist--what a wasted office visit AND wasted Rx.  Absolutely no relief from this medication and it gave me a nose bleed.  I'm so disappointed with the whole migraine "treatment" process.  If the drug companies can give Hugh Hefner a boner, why do I have to continue to suffer migraines?"


"I had the mirena inserted on Friday (it's been two days).  It is very different for every woman as my doctor told me but this was my experience: They will take measurements first which is often a bit worse than the actual insertion. My experience, overall, was not bad. I had some pretty intense cramping, had to take really deep breaths, and remember it is only going to last a few seconds. Once it was done, I felt a little shakey and a little dizzy. The first night was uncomfortable, but I woke up the next day feeling much better and now I barely have any cramps at all. The important thing my doctor told me is to give your body a chance to get used to it. So far I am looking forward to not having to pop a pill every day!"


"I have been on this for a month and have had a horrible experience with my mood change, I have always been a happy person, and now for the last week I am so depressed and I am constantly feeling a nervous feeling in my gut, like anxiety. I had a baby 2 months ago, and even through my pregnancy never felt any mood swings or depression. I talked to my doctor and have decided to stop this birth control. Hope it'll fix this sad feeling."


"I had my thyroid removed almost a year ago and I can agree that while I have not lost any weight using this drug I have not gained any either.  I have had horrible mood swings and lost a great deal of my hair.  My Doctor refuses to change the dosage because she says "I'm within normal range" whatever that means? I do feel like I'm experiencing memory loss or having problems concentrating."


"Pain and swelling in the vicinity of my tailbone led to an emergency room visit where I had a pilonidal cyst drained. After the doctor incised and drained my cyst, he prescribed me Bactrim and Keflex. He explained that the Keflex was intended to treat the infection if it was MRSA while Bactrim would cover all other bases.

A week into my 10 day course of antibiotics, I went to bed with a developing fever. In the morning, I awoke to discover that my entire body was covered in a red, splotchy rash. I immediately went to a medical professional who informed me that I was likely having a severe allergic reaction to Bactrim. I was informed that my fever and rash would persist for days to weeks and may progress to anaphylaxis."


"Just came off Lithium and Lamictal combo. I needed a change plus having surgery, have pain medication needs that can't be addressed with a drug like Lithium. Loving the Geodon so far. Energetic and "lifted," sleeping like a baby. I hope it lasts."


"This is my first experience with BV - the only noticeable symptom was change in odor.

My doctor prescribed me 500 mg 2x daily of flagyl for 7 days.

By day 2 the odor went away but I developed bad symptoms from the antibiotics - such as, flushed face and upper chest, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, head ache, ear ache (ringing in ears), dizziness, change in speech and discoloration of urine.
On day 5 I began taking probiotics (2 probiotics to 1 antibiotic ratio) and the symptoms almost completely diminished.
I plan to continue taking the probiotics as a permanent part of my daily regime in order to avoid future infections and/or develop a yeast infection.
Also, Make sure to eat a solid meal with each pill."


"At a tiny 1 mg dose this drug was wonderful for about a month. Instead of having a crazy sleep-till-noon schedule, I started to wake up in the morning on my own.  I wasn't as tired, and I got a lot of things done. Which alone helped my depression. I was also able to start exercising and eating right without crazy cravings - so I lost about 10 lbs.

The doctor increased me to 2.5mg/day and things really went downhill.  I can only sleep for 4-6 hours at a time, so I have to nap twice during the day and as soon as I take the medicines I'm so tired I'm basically incapable of driving. I'm cutting back down by half today hoping it was a dosing issues."


"I took this medicine for about 9 months for perimenopausal symptoms and birth control since I am still fertile in late 40s.  This took about 3 months to acclimate to.... Had the mood swings and nausea and headaches in the first couple of months. Then it worked quite well and actually improved my sleep which wasn't doing so well pre birth control.  However the biggest factor making me discontinue use of this drug was a big raise in my blood pressure!  I am a non smoker and a bit overweight but have always had very low blood pressure.  After 8-9 months on this my blood pressure was high. I've been off this a few weeks and top reading on my blood pressure has dropped into 140s from the 160s I was peaking at. Still, I've always had 110 or so before taking Loestrin 24."


"This med was a complete cure....I went through menopause - experienced extreme dryness and horrific pain during relations....constant urinary infections as well.  I use the 10mcg and it was perfect....get it a lot cheaper through israelpharm.....different amounts in packaging - but still a heck of a lot cheaper than Walmart....yay!!!"


"I broke my back in 2002, 3 years later found out the break did not fuse and after 13 doctors finally found one that would do the operation (as I was cutting my own spinal cord with the broken bones in my back).  My surgery was only supposed to be 5 hours but because of all the damage I did it turned into 15 hours.  I was cut open from pubic bone over left hip right to spine, now I have 2 rods 4 plates and so many screws they lost count, no bad side effects for me but I wouldn't have a bowel movement for 10 days or so was my only problem.  I was on 150 mcg/h"


"I've been taking  bupropion 150mg.  For about a 2 week now I've been calm relaxed yeah awesome.  I had one time when I was just extremely emotional that was the second day of taking it   And  my doctor told me it's ok if you  breastfeed - it will not affect your child.   In anyway  I believe it's doing really good on me even though I lost a lot of weight with and then two weeks and I could have a lot to do with my breast-feeding but I will tell you I think it does some magic"


"I am on these tablets now my throat has nearly cleared up and it's the only anti biotic I can take I had shits for the first 2 days and keep getting the awful taste and out of breath but they work"


"Hello I started sAxenda June 19,2017 been on it for about two weeks now I dropped 8 pounds from 259lb to 251lb . I am at 1.2 right now and I feel absolutely great. I didn't get to nauseous or anything.  I m hoping to drop 20lb by the end of this month and lucky me my insurance pays for it nothing  out of my pocket"


"74 yo. Diabetic for 20yrs. Am a RN. First time my FS numbers are below 110. DO not know how long it will last. Lost 15lbs."


"I have had fibromyalgia with chronic depression for years. Started Cymbalta two weeks ago. I was very lightheaded and dizzy at first. I continued on. I am at two weeks now 30 mg per day. I sure can feel when I need my dose the pain is unbelievable when it comes back. I am looking forward to bumping my dose to 60 mg per day. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck to all of you out there I hope this is a miracle drug for all of us."


"I have had chronic hives for the past 8 months and originally took Zyrtec which worked OK for a while but then stopped working.  I switched to Allegra which I have been taking for about 3-4 months now and it has been working."


"I have suffered with A-typical facial neuralgia for over 12 years and nothing but nothing has helped me like Nortriptyline.  I was prescribed this by a professor of Pain Management at Walton Hospital and I can honestly say he saved my life. It is a wonder pill that seems to work alone. Previously I was on a cocktail of Tegretol, amitriptyline and gabapentin which completely left me like a zombie. After being 'pain free' for 7 years,  I began to wean myself off them but only recently the pain has begun to return so I'm going go back to the doctor for my script.  Sometimes it's better to carry on taking the tablets even if you think the pain has gone as they cannot cure you, they  merely mask the pain, which is good enough for me."


"Horrible experience. Major depression. Strange odors. Ups and downs and crazy periods. All went away immediatedly upon removal. I hated this BC."


"On my first week of Contrave. Experiencing some very minor nausea and a "fuzzy" feeling, periodically. Nothing too overwhelming at this point. I'm hoping to lose weight for my sons wedding in April. I probably should have started this last year. But I'm determined. My cravings during the day are way down but at night they seem to increase. I'm hoping that as I incorporate my evening dose that will come to an end. Wish me luck!"


"After about 20 puffs, it clogs up. Useless after that."


"I was put on this drug for a pulmonary embolism. I had Terrible reactions to this drug! Fever, chills, sweating profusely, nausea, loss of appetite, aches in arms and legs, trouble sleeping, headaches, chest pain, upper back pain, extreme thirst and dry mouth.  I ended back in emergency for 5 days because my triponin levels were elevated and they were worried about my heart.

I would not use this drug again. I switched to Enoxaparin after 9 days and was feeling much better, and the side effects went away."


"Went to urgent care for chronic bronchitis and doc gave me Biaxin which I told him it did not work in past...fever elevated two degrees in two days..went back he gave me doxycycline which eventually stopped the yellow mucus production for a few days then right back. I went to my own doctor this morning and she gave me Augmentin. Have an allergy to Avelox. After one dose I can tell this is working better than doxycycline did in two days so definitely recommend."


"I'm 27 yrs old, 5'6", & 125lbs. I'm a mother of a 5yr old & a 3yr old. My first time on any kind of birth control was after the birth of my 3yr old & was the implant Implanon. I had a horrible experience overall with the side effects, (extremely hormonal, excessive bleeding, horrible removal, & much more). After lots of research to avoid another disaster experience, I chose Lutera. Within a week & little by little, I started noticing a difference in everything. Pros: For the first time since I was a teenager, my periods were on time & even better, only lasted 3-4 days. My skin is clearer, my breasts are fuller, & no more mood swings. I feel like a normal woman. Cons: My breasts are a little sore, possibly bc I'm a DD with now fuller breasts"


"I quickly grew tired of using the Nuvaring and decided an IUD was the best decision because of its effectiveness. However, I made the mistake of reading every IUD insertion review and got extremely anxious. Each person has their own experience and pain tolerance! With that being said, the insertion was not the most pleasant experience (2 bad cramps and a heat flash) but it only took 3-5 minutes. I spent the remainder of the day resting with a heating pad and taking Midol while working from home. There is an increase of bleeding/spotting and I do experience headaches but I am told this will pass with time. My advice is to research the possible side effects and then be committed to whichever decision you make. IMO the 1st month is the worst."


"I have been on Rexulti for 3 weeks as an add on to Wellbutrin XL 300mg for major depression disorder. I have battled this for years trying so many different meds, finally found WB worked for me, however I still felt like I had mild depression. I wanted to smile again, laugh again and this med has done that for me. On my 4th day, I laughed and thought, this is working, finally! I was prescribed 0.5 for a week to increase to 1.0 the start of the 2nd week. The first week I felt hyper, energetic, and happy.. I had to call my Dr because I felt if I went up on the dose I would start having panic attacks and anxiety. She told me to stay on the 0.5 and increase if I felt like I needed to. I am still on the low dose. I'm in my 3rd week."


"This medicine works for me.  It takes about 3 weeks to really see a difference, but I was able to take it even when pregnant and breastfeeding and it helped me to feel better and sleep and eat good for my baby.  Very glad there is treatment for people who have this problem.  "


"I've had this for about 4 months now and its stopped my periods completely, I love it as a form of birth control but the main down side is the weight gain. I was 10 and a half stone on the pill before this, now I'm nearly 12 stone in 4 months and have horrible purple stretch marks on my stomach all over. Never had stretch marks on my stomach in my whole life. Like I said I love this as a form of birth control, especially since its stopped my periods but I can't deal with this weight gain. I'm exercising more and eating healthier and still the stretch marks come."


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"I've been on Loestrin 24 FE for almost 2 years now and I love it. My periods went from a heavy week to a very light 2 days. I've had no negative side effects but when it comes down to birth control you just have to look around and see what form or brand suits you best. I'd recommend Loestrin any day of the week but you should still discuss it with your GYN."


"Noticed a difference within the first week. I missed one dose and took it the next morning (10mg) and ended up with a migraine that day.  It has been 9 months with only that migraine."


"I got nexplanon February of 2015 and it is now September. I had my period for about a month and a half and it was irregular after that but now my period is regular again. It was a pain having to deal with that but I have not gained any weight and I suggest the implant to all of my friends. I have unprotected sex weekly and all has been good!! Also, I only have to use one light tampon a day for my period"


"I'm 29 with two daughters, 2yrs and 2mo. I got an IUD after my first daughter and it was horrible. I spotted the entire year! The pain reminded me of labor pains, so I decided to try the patch since remembering to take a pill everyday with two kids in the house seemed impossible. I have been on the patch for about 6 weeks and I will say this, the patch is doing its job, I am not pregnant! But the tiredness I feel is unreal! Literally, I can barely keep my eyes open all day long. I get random feelings of nausea throughout the week, but nothing a few tums can't fix. The headaches seem to always come on the day I put on a new patch, again nothing unbearable. However. The tiredness is driving me insane I really hope it goes away with time."


"Hello. I've had asthma since childhood  57 years old my asthma attacks were so bad tried everything.  My allergist suggested xolair. My asthma is under control.  I feel great  regular injections twice a week.  I thank my Dr and xolair  if your asthma is bad give a try.  God bless"


"What a nightmare. I have had bleeding nearly non stop since insertion 2 years ago. Give it time for your body to adjust after 6 months I was told. Then give it a year. Finally had a gynecologist agree to remove it. It has been effective as birth control considering I have only had a handful of weeks out of two years I have not been bleeding. And I'm not talking spotting I'm talking period like bleeding with cramps. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone and don't even know why it's been approved."


"Had 1 t-7 fracture due to the Osteoporosis. Recently had the reclast infusion and it is awful. Flu like symptoms no way, much much worse. I literally was incapacitated. The pain everywhere in my bones, joints, hips even my fingers. I feel my doctors were not honest with me on how I would or could really feel. On the positive though I hope in one year my bone density and bone mass will have improved. I don't want another fracture."


"I had severe anxiety disorder. Probably very close to being hospitalized.  My doctor put me on lexapro and yes, it took awhile to reach full effect, but each day got better and better.  Within a month I was feeling more like myself and within two months, I felt that I had my life back. No noticeable side effects for me."


"I have taken Belviq since last October and have lost 45 lbs so far!  Just need another 15 and I will have reached my weight goal.  This is the first prescribed medicine that has worked for me and I am thrilled.  You MUST change your eating habits as well as picking an exercise that you like to do while taking Belviq or it will not work as well.  Speed walking is my love and my waist has really shrunk.   HIGHLY recommend this weight loss medication."


"When I first went on Geodon, it was like a sigh of relief. The first day I slept all day, but the grogginess passed. I took 160 mg once daily (the 80 mg twice daily didn't work, as it made me groggy). I had slight headaches and akathesia, but it was tolerable, and my mood was greatly improved. No rage or mood swings or delusions. Unfortunately, I started getting depressed, and was bumped up to 240 mg. Big mistake. I became a total zombie. I barely laughed, I couldn't read, I had no emotions or interests. I lay in bed all the time. I lost 20 pounds and didn't have increased appetite, which was a plus, but I was so tired. This medicine is a good one, just be careful you aren't put on a high dose."


"I was given 10 mg atorvasatin by my doctor who say my cholesterol  was high, took them for 2 months now, I felt sweaty on my neck and backache . Didn't know what causes all these symptoms . I'm  56 yrs old, came into this forum to check the side effect of satin, now I know after reading similar stories, I also have chills at night too. Going to see my Gp soon whether to stop taking them atorvasatin. Going to try natural  ways for my well being ,"


"This medication was/is horrible.  I have been on every medication in the book.  My doctor decided that it would be a good switch from cybalta (120).  I was taking it for major depression/anxiety as well as back pain.  I am in a very advanced anatomy class and my anxiety went up.  This is not unusual for me, as I have a general anxiety disorder....My doctor pushed me to try brintellix to help with my cognition.  I took for two weeks (making my way up to 20 mg), and have been miserable.  Crying, unbelievable anxiety, throwing up, no sex drive.  Today I had enough.  I told my doctor I was done with it.  It has been a terrible experience."


"I've done two seven day courses of this medicine in 2016 for neck pain and stiffness, once in winter and once in autumn. Works great for the pain, although the complete symptoms would diminish only after I was into its third or fourth day.

It did have some side-effects though: hot flushes, weakness, shaky feeling, minor anxiety, heart palpitations and stomach cramps. Although, I must add a note here though that all this could be more down to myself than the medicine"


"The absolute best benzodiazepine. I've had Anxiety and Night terrors ever since I can remember. As a kid, I was always scared to sleep alone, and in the dark. My mom had to always sit with my til I fell asleep. This never went away. I'm 28 years old now. My doctor first RX'D me Xanax 2mg 2x daily, it really helped, but it stopped working so quickly! Then I got put on Klonopin 2mg 2x daily, now that's exactly what my body and mind needed. I'm perfectly anxiety free, and can sleep with no hesitation. Klonopin is the best. Thanks Klonopin!"


"My blood sugar numbers are nothing short of amazing.  97 or below every morning.  Even with a heavy carb meal I get to under 150 after pretty regularly.  Had slight nausea first week.  Nothing more the next 2 weeks.  Looking forward to my A1Cs in 3 months."


"TRUST ME:  While you're waiting for your script to be filled, walk on over to the vitamin aisle & grab a bottle of good old Acidophilus. Whichever brand has the highest 'count' (1 Billion, 1 Million, etc.). It may pricey but believe me, it's worth it. This will counteract & help gastrointestinal upset & possible yeast infection. Antibiotics rid the body of bad bacteria but also the good which is why we have side effects. Take it with any antibiotic!
Plus, it won't go wasted!  This is a beneficial probiotic for afflictions you may not think of i.e. gas, IBS, skin issues & you can't take too much. Take it daily- even after finishing any antibiotic."


"This medicine didn't work for me.

Orally."


"I've been taking this approx 1 month.   Appetite is gone and I'm only eating 1x a day.   However, I'm having extreme bouts of dizziness and yesterday it took me an hour to drive about 5 miles.   I have no idea what i did in that time and was shocked to see the clock!  Wtf was i doing?   Hoping this goes away soon as I'm about 250 lbs and 5'10 with diabetes and fibro.   I have noticed much more energy and less pain from fibro!"


"I have been taking Atarax (hydroxyzine) for anxiety 25mg/6hrs as needed. I have spontaneous panic attacks. Though I don't feel it is very helpful in stopping an attack that had already begun since it takes about 30 minutes to take effect, it is helpful in preventing one if you know what signs your body/mind will give you before you have one and take it promptly upon noticing these signs. It does make me a little tired, but not messed up and groggy like Xanax or Ativan. I don't care for benzodiazapines, so this is what I have to work with. This spring, I have noticed symptoms of pollen allergies I never had before. This medication is an antihistamine, which also alleviates these symptoms. All in all, I'd say this drug is pretty effective."


"My experience with this BC started out well but quickly took a horrible turn. I had been on it a few years ago and experienced moods swings so I stopped taking it. I started again about 3 months ago. While I had no period, crapping, or acne..it caused me to be more anxious than I ever had been. I have barely slept in days, I feel extremely depressed and have a negative outlook on life. This BC ruined me, nausea, leg pain, anxiety and depression. Please be careful if you have a history of anxiety or depression taking this. The mood swings just aren't worth it. Losing my sex drive and have been pulling away from my boyfriend. I would definitely not recommend this BC to anyone, even someone I hated lol."


"I think the external cream is what makes everyone burn because when I used it it was the worst sensation I've ever had. I applied the suppository like 30 mins ago and it's a mild burning sensation but nothing too big."


"I was skeptical and did not want to take this. My doctor prescribed Amitriptyline and Citalopram in approx. 1/4 dosage given for depression. I had just gone through the worst 4 four months of my life with debilitating Irritable Bowel Syndrome attacks nearly every day that would last for two to up to 8 hours. I gave in and tried the medications. I have not had a single IBS attack since the very first night I took the medications. It feels like a miracle. My attacks were so bad the thought of dying seemed better than having the attacks regularly. I thank my incredible doctor and God for introducing me to this medicine. "


"I am 19 and started taking otezla 4 months ago. First 3 weeks had terrible stomach upset and loose stool. Also got headaches. Continued with meds as directed and to this day see no improvement. And still occasionally get GI upset. Now I am moving on to Stelara. I have severe plaque psoriasis and without the use of my creams I saw no improvement for otezla and only gained stomach problems."


"I was on Effexor XR for about 4 years (started at age 18, weaned off at 22). Over the years, my dosage fluctuated between 37.5 and 300 mgs.
It helped immensely throughout the first year. I was still feeling lethargic and such, but no longer had suicidal thoughts.
The only side effects I had were ones that appeared when I'd miss a dose. Night sweats, weird dreams, headaches. Annoying, but basically harmless.
After three years of being on this medicine, I realized it was no longer doing things for me that I couldn't do myself. I was supposed to be taking 37.5 mgs daily, but weaned myself off of it over a course of several months (check with your doctor first). I had little to no withdrawal symptoms and no major signs of a returning depression."


"I took 10 mg for a few days but became very uncomfortably manic.  So I started to cut the pill and it ends up that I am taking 20 mg over 3 days.
This is the end of the 6th week. I have had chronic clinical depression for 27 years.  I am taking this with 225 mg of Buproprion a day and 50 mg of
Fluvoximine.  I experience no improvement and have had more thoughts of suicide in a long time.  I see the doc in two weeks.  If it is not noticeable by that time, 8 weeks, out it goes."


"I would of got the Depo shot 9/12/15 day after giving birth to my son. First I got it I was okay didn't really notice any change. But the second and third time I noticed instead of me to gain weight I was losing weight from a size 10 to a size 6. I would get moody bad headache no appetite.. My last shot
Was in June 17 been off it 9 months trying for a baby still nothing 2 days
Ago I was bleeding but not sure If that
Was my period. Haven't got my period since March 2015 was pregnant then the bleeding after birth then I got the shot?"


"I just started this pill a few weeks ago after going off the Nuva ring, which had terrible side effects as well. At first the pill was fine, I didn't notice anything off. And then about a week after taking it the bloating, nausea, and cramps came back. It is summer time and its not a time anyone likes being bloated. I don't know why I get this side effect but I wish I could find a form of birth control that didn't have these side effects for me."


"I have been using these pain patches for several years and they were always very effective.  However, since the new patches came out I have not been happy with them.  They are still very effective in relieving pain but they will not stick as in the past.  They very easily fall off.  This was never a problem with the other patches."


"After taking a new medication for 10 days with no problem, once I titrated my dose to twice what I'd been taking, I ceased to poop. No poop other than a few "rabbit turds" here and there, for 6 days. On the 4th day of no poop, I took a dose of Miralax. On the 5th day, I took a dose in the AM and one in the PM, at bedtime. Same thing on the 6th day. Finally, I'd had enough waiting. I did the Dulculax/Miralax Colon Cleanse for Colonoscopy that is listed on many medical facility websites. I chose one with 4 tablets of Dulculax, followed a few hrs later by 8.3oz (approximately 14 doses) of Miralax dissolved into 64oz of Gatorade. It took 6 hrs after taking the Dulculax/nearly 2.5 hrs in of drinking the drink, for it to finally kick in. Whew!"


"Have been a very angry man for a long time, and was fed up with being mad and guilty about my anger. Bit the bullet and went to the doctor all my blood work was green. So we tried Viibryd I'm on week 4 and no adverse reactions beyond mild dry mouth, and a tighness in my jaw muscles. I think this is what normal people feel like, I feel happy, less guilt, WAY less anger. BUT blue cross says they might not pay for it, however if I continue to feel this way, or better I will pay for it gladly. I recommend it."


"I have suffered with Crohns disease, IBS, and gastroparesis for years.  I know I'm coming late in the game to any discussions, but this is due to my frustrations.  When I was taking Zelnorm I could actually live a normal life, with normal bathroom habits.  Since this drug has been pulled from the market I have suffered through trial after trial of replacement therapies, none of which have helped.

My only hope now is an emergency IND to get Zelnorm.... unless it is available elsewhere.  I am even willing to travel outside the country to get back to Zelnorm."


"I have struggled with acne since high school and it has always been a huge insecurity of mine. I have tried many of medications, both topical and oral, and none have ever worked.  I am currently using clindamycin phosphate gel, and it was prescribed to use with epiduo gel. However, retinoids like epi-duo are wayyyy too harsh for my skin and the side effects are too present for the benefits of the medication to mean something to me. I stopped using the epiduo after 2 days. I have been using the clindamycin ever since 2x a day and have noticed a significant improvement in my skin! I still have acne, but significantly less, and the clindamycin seemed a lot kinder on my skin. Would recommend!"


"I was on this birth control when I was a teenager and felt great. I had since been diagnosed with endometriosis and had to stop birth control for treatment. When I finished the 6 month treatment I had to start birth control again. I tried a bunch of different birth control pills to try to minimize bleeding and pain. I had issues with acne, depression and anxiety, weight loss, breakthrough bleeding, severe cramping, painful sex, and a million other things. I asked to be put back on Zarah and should have done it years ago. My skin is completely clear, I have no depression and anxiety, it did not change my weight, there is no breakthrough bleeding, severe cramping, or painful sex. I feel 10x better than being on no birth control. The best!!!"


"Taking since 2005 for a numbness, icy, electric zapping feeling in my thigh. Started mild and escalated to unbearable over 15 yrs. Kaiser had ignored it for years & I finally consulted an outside doctor who prescribed Cymbalta.
No side effects at all. Within weeks the unbearable electric zapping begin lessening. Over time a multitude of issues I thought were untreatable went away.  I quit falling down (I am no longer afraid of stairs), I could tap my toe in time to music (previously my reflexes couldn't keep up), the almost constant neuralgia that made my teeth hurt went away. At $350 per month, it was worth twice the price.
Now I can no longer afford Cymbalta & the generic makes me so nauseous I cannot take it."


"I'm 23 male started June 15  2016 at 240 (never would've told anyone my weight before today) it is now December 11 2016 I am happy to say I now weigh 180 (with abs) it changed my life! Just at smaller portions and did more exercise jump rope mostly."


"I had 3 types of Thyroid cancer 22 years ago so had a thyroidectomy/isthmusectomy and have 1 parathyroid left.  I was put on Synthroid for 22 years, then became toxic to it.  New Endocrinologist put me on Tirosint, it was great at first, all bad symptoms of Synthroid disappeared then started having negative side effect of always sleeping and felt numb emotionally.  Switched to Armour Thyroid and even worse, I'm not sleepy any more BUT now I'm "always" nauseated, can't eat, shaking, thirsty all the time, gastric upset, stomach ache, muscle fatigue like I've never experienced, palpitations back but not as bad as when on the Synthroid medicine, S.O.B on exertion.  I was put on 90 of Armour Thyroid now 75 (one 60 and one 15). "


"Taking drug for over 24 years...Past three years complained to doctors of breathing problems...recently told of kidney function defect...No mention of simvastatin concerns.  I checked internet and am convinced side effects mentioned are taking place.  I am going to different doctor to check out concerns"


"I was taking zofran for years for severe nausea. During a hospital stay I was given Reglan and had horrible hallucinations and my skin was crawling like some people in the reviews had with Prochlorperazine.  However Zofran stopped working for me during the last bout of nausea so my doc gave me Prochlorperazine which helped tremendously and thankfully I had no side effects."


"I rated this drug a nine because of the weight gain in my midsection.  Dr.

Says I no longer have osteopenia or osteoporosis, however, I have gained 8 pounds in 10 months despite decreasing my calorie intake and increase in exercise."


"Tramadol made me so queasy that I couldn't sit up or walk without feeling nausea. Didn't touch the head pain."


"I have been taking Reclipsen for a little over four years. From the beginning, I never really had any issues with this birth control. I gained 5-7 lbs within the first few months (not a big deal to me) and had some irregular spotting. Since then, the only side effects were breast tenderness (around my menstrual cycle) and some moodiness during my period. What girl doesn't get moody during that time? Overall, I haven't had any other side effects.  I will continue with Reclipsen until otherwise."


"Lithium has been very good for me.Like every medication that I have ever took it seems not to work as well after a year or so.I have been Bipolar since 2004 and depressed since 1984."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Had a colonoscopy yesterday and the consultant was very impressed by how well this had worked on me!

I found it tolerable to take. The first few mouthfuls are a struggle and I could not work out if it was because of the lemon smell or the taste so I tried drinking the next glass holding my nose - IMO it is definitely the salty taste that makes it hard to get down. Best advice is to drink it as fast as possible so it doesn't register so much on your tastebuds. Once it is down the lemon smell after-note is not so bad!
Things really start to move quickly and dry toilet paper stings after a while. Use some sort of cream to alleviate it. It dehydrates too so drink water because a catheter vein (anaesthetic) is harder to find when dehydrated!"


"I am a 35 year-old female. I've always been a melancholic person (given my family history of anxiety and anger issues) but when I was younger, I have been able to experience some happiness. As I got older and had two kids, it got worse. I would get angry or sad at a drop of a hat, after which I would sink into depression. It also became more difficult to manage stress and anxiety. I began seeing a therapist who suggested that I get a physical with my primary care physician and ask if I can get a prescription for anti-depressants. I was put on 10 mg. of Lexapro. During the first few days, I was light-headed, groggy, and aware of every sensation in my body. I was also very thirsty. After a week, I felt the benefits. I feel happy again."


"I have experienced several forms of anxiety/PTSD from childhood. I had a very crazy childhood, watching my mom being beaten, seeing a lot of blood, dealing with alcoholics all around me and moving related to abusive man that was literally "hunting" my mother down for a good 3 years. I have blank parts in my memories of my childhood and most of the memories I do have are not good. When you are 4-5 years old and are awakened to an ax tearing down your front-door and having to flee for your life, it kinda ruins you. Also watching so much abuse toward my mother and even her friend, the blood, the guns etc., I basically grew up in a war zone. My flight or flight response is hyperactive and I think it always will be. I take 4-6 mgs a day."


"I have been using Tegretol retard 200mg for ten  years now. I made the mistake of forgetting to collect my script from my doctors for a week! I have been lucky as I did not have a seizure, but my word I have been so poorly, depressed, loss of appetite, and body tingles, from my lips to my toes. I never realized how important it is to take my pills till now. I will never make that mistake again, the 1st day I started them again, I was a ball of tears, very sad and tired, but a day later I'm back to my old happy self. I'll never forget them again."


"This has done absolutely nothing. I was put on Junel Fe and that did wonders for me: clearing up acne, helping with weakness and cramps. However my local pharmacy switched me to this. I never ever write bad reviews but I feel so strongly about this I have to. My cramps are equally as painful as before going on the pill, my acne has flared, my mood has worsened, and I've had horrific headaches. Totally the worst thing in the world. Now I'm sitting in an 18 hour long car ride with some of the worst cramps I've ever had. No point in taking the medicine for period symptoms of it does absolutely nothing."


"I tried Provigil 2 years ago but I got the jitters. The fatigue has become so bad in the last 6 months that I decided to try it again.  This time I had success.  At first I only took it when I needed it, but finally I gave up having so many nonfunctional days that I started taking it everyday - I take just 100mg.  My days are much more fulfilling.  I have to actually remind myself NOT to overdo or I'll still get wiped out. It's so good to feel like I can do things again."


"I liked opana but my docoter put me back on oxycontin 60mgs. For the time I was on it, it worked really well for my pain. Its a great drug to be on if you need it."


"After week 2 my energy soared. My night sweats stopped and I now sleep through the night. I feel like I have a second lease on life. I am on the 3 month regiment. Viral Load was 14 million at start of meds. Now 1 month later down to 77. Yes Seventy Seven. Looking forward to 2nd month blood test. Was denied 3x's by my insurance company for use of meds. My fantastic doctor & nurse promised me they would not forget about me & they finally got me covered. Grateful to them & Gilead for my new life."


"You are not going to get immediate results with Testopel.  It took me 17 days last time before I felt like a champ.  You just have to give Testopel some time and you will throw rocks at gels and shots.  I have insurance that pays for most all of mine but I would definitely not be on Testopel if I didn't just because it cost so much."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I read a review that said this stuff was "invented by Lucifer", and it was the most accurate thing ever.

This stuff is NASTY. Do not drink it with a straw. You need to chug as much of it as you can, and then suck on a lemon wedge. I wish I had read the reviews prior to choking down the first bottle, but the lemon was a life saver for the second bottle. Smells okay, tastes like a super salty/sweet grape drink on crack. Worst thing I've ever had to ingest.

As far as the cleaning out process, this stuff is great. I had zero cramps or pain, but that may be because of my vegan diet prior to this procedure. No nausea (except while drinking this), and no vomiting. Bowels emptied and it eventually was only the drink itself leaving my body."


"Me and my girlfriend had sex sadly the condom broke. I was so confused, I rushed to a local Walgreens and purchased the pill. Which was about two hours after our incident. Then here came the long waiting. We waited and nothing. I thought day after day. Guys let me tell you I have a future and this pill saved it. Don't use it as a birth control it is used for what it says, emergency only. Thanks science."


"Before using this I wanted to claw my eyes out. Alocril is a miracle, immediate and has lasting effect."


"Awesome results.  I rarely have cold sores.  Roughly one every 2-3 years.  Never have had ANY relief from various home remedies or OTC solutions.  Cold sore forms in the same place on the upper lip just below my mustache which can be confused in the initial stages with an ingrown hair/pimple.  Difference being that hair doesn't form on the lips! Ha.  Outbreak swells quickly within 2 days to a nickel sized dimension with an actual open sore (yellow/white) 1/3 the size.  I took 2 doses of 2mg 12 hours apart after swelling had started.  A small yellow outline was already forming under the skin of the lip and I thought I was going to have another 2 week episode.  Woke up this morning and the swelling was down and yellow gone!  Really amazing!"


"I was on this medication previously and after a week gave up hope and stopped taking it.

Recently my anxiety became out of control as did my depression. I literally had no hope left. I felt sad, lonely, out of focus, irritable, suicidal, and hopeless. I would wake up having panic attacks and go to sleep having panic attacks.

I started researching ways to off myself and came very close. I decided to finally seek help and while awaiting my referral to see a psychiatrist my doctor gave me this medication. I am taking 100 mg once a day. It took a week of the medicine to feel the full effects but I feel happy again, focused, grounded, and way less anxious.

I find myself laughing more, joking, smiling and not constantly anxious."


"I am a  31 male, 200lbs,and was diagnosed with RR Multiple Sclerosis Feb. 2012, after losing sight in one eye, and some steroid treatment my vision returned however, the color is still a little off. My Neurologist put me on Rebif immediately. Since I have been on Rebif I have not experienced any major relapses. Just some tremors now and then and other minor symptoms that just maybe permanent nerve damage. I take the 44mcg dose at bedtime with 400mg of ibuprofen, it seems to help me sleep through the night. I do get headaches often but the ibuprofen seems to help (not eliminate them). I also get flu symptoms sometimes the day after I take a shot but not always. My liver enzymes are slightly elevated but, nothing to worry about. Thank you Rebif."


"I have to say that metronidazole is a horrible antibiotic as far as side effects go especially when one has to go to work.  I experienced a lot of dizziness, migraines, muscle pain even in my heart, jittery and drowziness.  I'm sure flagyl is the same.  Next time I'm asking not to get this prescribed my doctor.  Better yet take it off the shelf."


"I am 17 years old currently on the Mirena. I have had it in for just a couple of days nows. I do not have kids. The insertion was not a cup of Tea. The most pain I had was when they had to clamp my cervix. Other than that it wasn't bad. I had 2 days of light cramping (Just take some ibuprofen) but I was able to go right back to school on Monday. I took the depo-shot one time and it caused my period to run on for 2-3 weeks. I'm not at all a pill person. Good luck!"


"I got my Mirena IUD in October and I was super excited about it. The pain getting it in was pretty mild but my biggest problem is bleeding. I haven't had a period since before I started mirena but since I've started I've been bleeding for a least a month straight I get more intense headaches really bad cramping in a serious loss of appetite"


"Before taking Remeron I was on other strong medicines. The first night I slept better than in years. I feel like I could keep sleeping in the morning but am able to get up and feel refreshed. This medicine seems to be the thing I have needed where others have failed me miserably. The medicine takes effect fast and has little side effects so far. I hope others have the sames success I have had with Remeron."


"This is the only medicine that has ever stopped my migraines. I can't take the newer medications because they cause my blood pressure to spike.  I never had any side effects with Cafergot and it worked."


"I like one of the other reviewers has taken Nortrel 1/35 in place of Necon 1/35 due to lack of med at the pharmacy. I was told that it's literally the same thing but a different company. I am so glad that I stumbled across this forum because it explains the abnormal symptoms that I'm experiencing. I've been taking it 2 weeks today. The past few days I haven't had an appetite at all. I have to force myself to eat. Also, complete loss of interest in sex. As a newlywed...Not a good thing. I also noticed the dryness with sex as well which has never been a problem for me. I will be stopping this med immediately! The pros are not worth the cons."


"This gel has been a life saver! I went off birth control last August. My acne was out of control. I tried differin and I noticed a change immediately. I've been on it since August 26th. It's now October 14th and my skin is clear and glowing. I even went off of it for a week to see if there would be a difference and all my acne did come back gradually... so I recommend this to anyone willing to try a new acne cream!! I'm Canadian and I go out of my way to pick it up in the US when I visit. My only complaint is that my skin is a little dry, just moisturize an hour after application to reduce sensitivity."


"These drops were really effective. "


"Another week. Lost 4.6 lbs.  I am getting an accurate weigh in at weight watchers. I am wearing their active link and earning 38 to 40 activity points per week. I am still feeling great. Cannot drink diet soft drinks or handle very much salt. I have totally lost my craving for sweets."


"I have been on this medicine, changing from 30 mg MS Contin twice a day and 60 MG at night, to 60 mg MS Contin 3 times a day, going on two weeks now. I am also still taking my 15 mg Oxycodone immediate release for breakthrough pain, taking that 5 times a day as well. All I can say is "Yay" for my doctor. I have my life back. I am working two job and also I am able to ride my bicycle now. If not for my pain management doctor treating my pain with these medicines, I wouldn't be able to do any of this. The 60 mg MS Contin works hand in hand with the oxycodone. I went from total 100 per cent days of severe pain and extreme knee cramps and locking up, to almost no pain days, totally pain free with this medicine. What a relief."


"I am 42 yr old. I have been in relationships with many women since my college days & the sex was just fantastic. But about 3 years back I started having problem of maintaining an erection with my girlfriend and it all went into a downward spiral. My girlfriend was understanding and still stayed on with me. But still I was having the guilt feeling of not being able to satisfy her in bed. After 3 years I decided - enough was enough, and saw a sexologist doc in my town. After some tests he gave me 30 samples of 10 mg of Tadalafil tablets. He asked me to take 5 mg every day at 4 pm. The effects started showing from day one - it really worked"


"I have been on Ultram for a few years now I had a spinal fusion and they put me on Ultram 50 mg for pain every 4 hours and I must say it helps me tremendously! Even more then Percocet or Vicodin so I would highly recommend this medication for back pain."


"I been on linzess for 5 weeks and I found 72 mg works better than staying in bathroom all day I TAKE at 6am eat at 7 done by 10 there's days just a little and Sunday I don't take I drink prune juice I will take stool softener my heart goes out to all of us with this illness tuff please keep posting w are helping each other."


"Hello All!
I am currently on the Nexplanon birth control, and I have to say I loved it at first. It's so nice not to have to take a pill everyday, but my negatives have out weighed the positives. First, my period comes every two weeks and in between I cramp like hell. Not to leave out that I feel like I'm on edge in a bad mood as well. I also get pimples in between my eyebrows on my forehead, where I never use to get them and under my nose. Before the implant I never had acne problems, and now I see them all on my forehead. I'm so sad because it won't get better."


"I took duloxetine for 90 days. It helped reduce my pain enough that I could stop most opioids, but drug side effects were worse than the pain. I had dry mouth, then nausea which went on every day until about a month after I stopped it. I woke up in a panic sometimes, after horrible nightmares which I hadn't had before. I began teeth grinding, chipped many teeth, and was advised to have a mouth guard made. My headaches worsened markedly. My blood pressure rose substantially. I itched, sweated, and passed gas horribly. I had difficulty passing urine. My doctor had no idea how to help me; all I would be told was to "drink ginger tea". Stopping it was hellish, with shaking, wide blood pressure swings, and painful brain zaps."


"I have been taking Remeron for about 3 years now and only recently are the side effects bothering me. I started taking it to counterbalance my ADHD medication so I could sleep at night. However I stopped taking my ADHD medicines and I have noticed weight gain. I'm assuming its a bit of both medicines though. Also, the drowsiness is becoming a big issue as I am sleeping through my 9am classes and I have a hard time getting awake for a long period of time. I do however love that I can sleep through the night and fall asleep fast, which has always been an issue for me. I also love the vivid dreams!"


"This has been very beneficial, I have great trouble with falling asleep before 3am despite getting up early. It puts me to sleep, it's the best. Wake up fresh in the morning, no residual effects. If I stay awake I don't hallucinate or do anything weird (as per my husband) however if I'm lying in bed watching a movie or have a conversation I'm unlikely to remember much the next day. I don't get depressed or emotional on it either and I'm not a zombie. "


"hi all I would like to share my experience I have had acne a long time. I tried all products and acne treatments. Then when my friend suggest me about epiduo gel saying it works wonders.  when I started using it first week it become hell my face become red skin, peeling and  dry.  But I pausee for 5 days and used misturiser oilfree. Afetr that I started using again epiduo every alternative day it work amazing. I Usually don't write review but want to help all acne suffers and tell them that this medicine helped a lot and I'm so happy my skin looks so good no break out nothing, but yes you need to chose a good moisturing cream.  Also very important drink lots of water and don't be disappointed bcoz when u will start epiduo gel it will really breakout the first week. At that time just pause two to three days and start using the moisturiser"


"Had been on Effexor XR for 5 years, and noticed as I progressed toward menopause, my depression was worsening.  I was just a shell of the person I was previously.  I went to my dr and was prescribed  Viibryd.  Within a week I noted some gradual changes.  It has been just short of a month, and I notice less sleepiness and concentration concerns.  I also have less anxiety, and my irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are lessening too.  So far I am very pleased with it."


"It sent my seizures through the roof."


"Please note this is the only birth control pill I have taken. I started this pill due to periods that lasted two weeks out of the month and resulted in terrible migraines and anemia. Due to the fact that I started this pill at 15 years of age, I'm not sure if it has impacted my mood. Though when I took a year break, my hormones were completely off balanced - which is what led to me to return to the pill. After a year of use, this pill made my periods non-existent. I was told not to worry about this since it's a normal thing for women on this pill to experience if they're in a lower weight range. I gained perhaps 5-15 lbs on this pill but that also could've just been from growing (I've been on it for years)."


"Horrible, horrible itching that takes your breath away. I put coconut oil on my whoha and it really helped. Actually, it's the only thing that helped. I will never use again!"