"I got my paragard in May of 2014 and I love it! I don't remember much pain during the insertion process, but I did have a child 6 months prior to getting it. During the first 6 or so months, my periods were extremely heavy, to the point i was lightheaded for the first few days due to the extreme blood loss. I also had extremely bad cramping along with it; I never got cramps with my period before getting this. Because of this, I was at the point where I was about to get it removed, but I wanted to give it another month before doing so. I am glad I waited! Once my body got used to it, I was completely fine!! I haven't had any problems since then. I don't even know it's there anymore! I recommend it to anyone who can't take the pill."


"After 12 years of various medications to treat my Bipolar I I have finally found true stability and my new normal. No more mood swings no more panic attacks-literally gone. All I take is 3mg of vraylar now after years of being on 3, 4 sometimes 5 meds. This is truly a miracle drug for me. I am on such an even keel I had no idea I could ever live like this. So grateful."


"Taking this after care of breast cancer! Hasn't caused any problems at all and almost done taking it! Evidently it's great in the help of my breast cancer."


"I have severe Allergies to tree pollen. I took my first dose of this and within an hour and a half I had severe shaking, chills and tingling tongue. Extreme headache. Sitting here wondering whether I should head to the ER."


"I decided to write a review because I was reading all the comments saying it's extremely painful when inserted and I wanted to share my experience. I had a baby in December (3 months ago) which may have attributed to the lack of pain and discomfort. The only real pain and discomfort I had was from the speculum aside from that I couldn't feel a thing. I didn't really get any cramping afterwards either."


"My a1c is back to normal"


"I am receiving Dilaudid through a pain pump. It's just been a month since the surgery.  I was opiate tolerant at the time.  I have sarcoidosis degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis. I feel so much better than I have in a long time. I'm not sleepy but I did get tingling in the lower left leg that went to my toes. I am stiff in joints but not sure if it's the arthritis or Dilaudid. I rate it at 8.5."


"Placed on Topamax for severe migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. 3 days later became disorientated with rash and soreness all over body then skin became scaley. Numbness in both hands and feet. Ceased Topamax."


"This is my second week on vyvanse and all I can say is WOW!!!. The fact that I haven't thought about food all day long is a miracle. I've binged for around 36 years. I have gained and lost more weight than I care to mention. I hope anyone with BED finds help."


"At 26yrs I was 68kg when I had my implanon inserted in July 2014. September 2016 and I am 82kg. I have gained 14kg in 2 years + 2 months. I have not changed my eating habits much,  if anything I am more active and constantly on my feet. I have always been a size 10 girl and to suddenly catapult to a size 14 in a matter of 2 years is ridiculous!. I truly believe it is the implanon effect and I am having it removed next week hooray!. I have tried exercising and reducing my daily intake to lose weight and sadly lost no weight. It's so frustrating that doctors would laugh at me and say I was overeating or lack of exercise. I was a track athlete and I've never been concerned about my weight until now. I know my body and implanon should not be it"


"Well to start off, I actually was on pills before this iud, I was bleeding for almost a month so I knew I had to try something different.  Let me just say "OUCH!"  The measuring part is what hurt the most honestly. Silly me for thinking they were going to measure with a ruler. (Eye roll) since I was a teen (now 23) I have experienced a bad life with cramps. When I was going through this, all I could compare it too was mild contractions. They hurt don't get me wrong but they weren't the real deal. I'm only on my second day with the iud, but I think its going well. I still have crazy cramps but I feel good. I mean, the bleeding stopped so thats a check on my book. I will post again and hope these cramps go away for good. (Fingers crossed)"


"Hey ladies,
My first pregnancy was a breeze! Then I got pregnant with this one and at 5 weeks we found out because I was so sick I was vomiting at least 5 times a day. I finally asked my Dr. for help due to being concerned about my baby getting nutrients and food. He prescribed me Reglan 10mg and I take it 4 times a day -30 minutes before I eat and IT IS AMAZING! It does take about 25/30 minutes to kick in. I dont have any side effects yet and I hope it stays that way. So far I have been taking it for almost 4 weeks."


"Definitely helps me. I deal with a lot of social anxiety. So anytime me and my wife plan on going out or doing a lot of shopping etc., I'll take 0.5 mg and take an extra one with me just in case. I just take it as needed, and I usually feel the effects within half an hour. I don't experience the sleepy side effects. But it definitely calms me down. So if I'm feeling anxious before bed, I'll take one and it helps me sleep, because it calms me. I don't take it often, 90 pills lasted me a whole year. I would recommend this drug if you need some help from time to time with anxiety. I don't have experience with taking it on a daily basis."


"Just started taking this today after a week of irritability and either wanting to sleep all day or not sleeping at at.  Horrible taste, but like the idea of a sweet tart with it.  As soon as I took it, my tongue went numb and I felt very loopy as well. I feel asleep within an hour but only slept about two hours and I feel better already.  I have tried a lot of medicines myself and am hoping that this is the one. The only thing I am worried about it weight gain, but I am going to cross my fingers that with a healthy diet and hopefully some energy (I haven't felt like doing anything at all). I will be able to control it.  Will definitely update in a week or two to advise on how things are going."


"I've been on the Nexplanon for almost 2 years now. There has not been one month where I have gone a full week without having my period. These last two months I have had my period consistantly, cramping, weight gain, sharp pain at injection site, and increased amounts of ovarian cysts. I will never use this implant again and will be sticking to the pill."


"For a little while it did make my ADHD feel better but all of a sudden extreme depression hit me and I was sleeping ALL of the time!"


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"Vitam B12 really helps with depression and has helped me a lot. It's actually helped me more than depression medication (SSRIs). So take a daily multi vitamin with it and/or an energy drink everyday with it and you should feel better."


"I never had yeast infections before and then all of a sudden one day, I began having chronic ones, repeatedly. It was torture and the worst part was that nothing worked to cure them...until I switched doctors and he prescribed this. He instructed me to use it 7 nights straight and like magic, I've been good since. Approximately 2 months infection free, after 5 months of headache after headache. This stuff works!"


Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"Have been taking for 40 plus years for migraines.  I use Fiorinal 3, only when Fiorinal does not work.  No side effects at all."


"I started taking Xyzal after a single episode of urticaria.  I have had hands tremors for 40 years, severe enough to interfere with my work as a nurse.  After 2 days, I noticed that the tremors were gone.  To verify it was linked to the medication, I stopped taking it, and after 2 days, my left hand started shaking again, so I restarted it.  It's been 3 weeks, and I am still free of any tremors."


"Wife used the patch, 2 or 3 of them, for an 8 day cruise. She had no sea sickness, but had bad withdrawals. 24 hrs after removing the patch she has nausea, vomiting, dizziness and blurred vision, absolutely miserable for her, and me too. "


"I have been using Tenuate 25mg ONCE a day. I am on day 6 and I have lost 9 lbs. The only thing that I have noticed is that I sweat a lot. I have no other complaints. No jitters, headache, etc. I have tried Adipex in the past and had nasty side effects. This medication is awesome for anyone who has low tolerance for medicines. I'll keep you posted."


"I can really say that I was nervous starting this pill because I read the reviews and didn't want to experience the side effects. I just started this pill on Tuesday, 7/8/14 and it has now been exactly one week and one day. I started weighing 188.6 and as of today, Wednesday, 7/16/14 I weighed in at 180.4. So that makes a total of 8.2 pounds lost in just one week and and day. I normally work out but I didn't work out for this entire week purposely just to see how much weight I would lose without my daily exercise. I did however maintain my healthy meal plan and I drink 1/2 to 1 gallon of water daily. I am 25 years old and 5'10. I haven't experienced any side effects (knocks on wood so I wont begin to experience them, best wishes to all!"


"I began on 5mg in the morning and at night. I became extremely dizzy, flush, and sleepy. I lowered the dosage and got tingles all over my body. I would touch something and the tingles would run up my arm and then up to my head.

After a few weeks I became enraged and could not control my anxiety. I stopped using the drug and got a few migraines but the rage is gone."


"I was suffering from HB pressure for the last two years ...without Medication ....It got really bad in the last two weeks ,that's when my doctor prescribe me Benicar 20 MG...I have been taking it for three days only and I already fell better. Question???? Is it normal for me to feel so relaxed....I'm 61 years old very active  and work out 4 or 5 days a week"


"Zofran is a life saver! Works quickly and very well. I get bad anxiety and worry a lot which causes recent and sometimes unbearable stomach upset. One pill and I'm good! I am so happy I found relief. It does cause constipation for me but I'd much rather deal with that!"


"I took this for over a year at age 20 it got me out of a depressing time. I have always been a VERY shy person and quiet. Literally a day or two after I started taking this I was with some friends and I was like the center of the conversation. I felt like all the mental stuff holding me back was gone! I started thinking more positively while I was on this. I still had bad days, I was unemployed at the time but got through it. I did gain 25lbs while on this.
I finally got to a point where I wasn't depressed anymore and was beginning to over react to situations and was getting a discontented/sad feeling where I felt like I had to be doing something so I stopped cold turkey and was okay. I lost all 25 lbs, quieter self is back and depression free."


"So I've been on depo provera for about a year and two months and there is positives to it but then there is  also the negatives. The first time I got the shot I bled for two months but it's gotten lighter each shot and getting shorter for spotting and the periods, going from two months to 3 weeks. Everytime I get the shot my period disappears for a while and then spotting will happen, I'm giving it a couple more times, and if the periods don't die down then well I'm stopping.
Postives-
Periods are getting shorter and I don't really have to worry till it gets close to my shot.
No weight gain actually, only a couple pounds.
No cramps at all
The negatives-
When the periods start, moodiness is horrible
Period starting
Spotting
Tiny bit of bloating"


"For 20  years I had been taking pain medicines (from Vicodin to Norco) for acute pain (blown out knee, two knee replacements, torn rotator cuff) to chronic back pain due to 4 herniated discs and a chronic fracture at T11-T12.  It got to the point where taking 6-7 Norco 10/325 a day didn't keep me comfortable. My ortho sent me to a pain management clinic at the local hospital where they switched me over to Butrans. I was started on the 10 mg which helped, but I was still in discomfort. The following visit I was switched to the 20 mg.  I am very satisfied with the level and continuity of pain relief.  What a Godsend!  My only complaint is that the patch seems to lose it's effectiveness by Day 5 or 6."


"I started the Trokendi/phentermine in Jan 2016 but  had to switch to topiramate. Trokendi was causing too much imbalance and confusion. Anyhow I have lost 12 lbs in just 3 weeks. I have been on a strict gluten free diet . I do not count calories and I am not on the ideal protein diet. I have totally cut gluten out of my diet and I am telling you that has made me feel so much better. My joints do not ache anymore. My stomache doesn't bother me . No more acid reflux or upset stomach and my weight is coming of quickly with the help of the medication. With medical problems causing weight issues, finally all is coming together and I feel 20 again and not 42 like I am."


"Celexa has improved my well being and life immensely! I feel like a care bear jumped into my body. Seriously though, on day one I already felt better, not sure if that was the medicine or just my attitude towards starting the regimen. But having a positive attitude definitely helps. It has been a while now and I feel more energetic, I'm sleeping much more normally and I am just plain HAPPY!
I used to have extreme mood swings and the smallest thing would set me off. Now I notice things that used to send me in a hissy fit or bad attitude and they make me laugh or I shrug it off. I suggest this medicine. I am terrible usually at adapting to medicines but this one fit right in! I'm going to stop before I start singing "happy happy joy joy"."


"I have been using Kadian for over 7 years. They started me out on several lower dose type of pain control. None of them even touched the pain. I got a spinal implant and after 2 years of adjusting it they simply gave up. Now it sits in my butt and does nothing (except set-off metal detectors). They finally started Kadian and over the years they have had to up the dose. I'm currently at 600mg - 3 X 200mg capsules once a day.
It doesn't remove the pain but keeps it just below the surface so I can still get around. It's expensive and we had problems with the insurance company not wanting to pay for it but my doctor called them and somehow got them to change their policy. Thank God for that. Without this medicine all I can do is lay on my back."


"This medication has improved my quality of life significantly. Since I went through premature ovarian failure and started menopause at age 38, by age 42, I had severe atrophic vaginitis which meant very painful sex and constant bladder infections. Sorry, I'm not giving up sex at age 42. Especially since otherwise I'm extremely fit and healthy. All the estrogen creams were a big mess and one of them even gave me a rash. A doctor suggested I try the vagifem and it was super easy, no mess and no reaction and solved my issues. I was happy and so was hubby.  Now if I could just get a generic. 8 tablets (1 month supply is $176!! And my insurance now has a $3000 deductible (thanks Obamacare) so I have to pay for it myself."


"I took this to help with the endless, debilitating fatigue I have from fibromyalgia. It didn't relieve my physical or mental fatigue at all but it did keep me awake until three in the morning (I took it about 11 am). I felt jittery and feverish (no actual fever, though). It kept me going all day but I still had the heavy, uncomfortable feelings of physical and mental fatigue. "


"I am a 28 year old female and I have struggled with acne for as long as I can remember. I get several cysts a few times a month which always seem to scar. After discussing this with a new doctor, I was prescribed Aczone. I have tried almost every other cream on the market. I use Aczone every night after washing my face. Within the first few weeks my acne got worse. My doctor did warn me of this. She told me to not give up and to give it 3 months minimum. By the end of the first month, my skin had improved significantly. I have used Aczone for 5 months now and I have not had a single cyst or breakout. The medication is a bit pricey so I recommend getting a coupon. I highly recommend it to any female with hormonal cystic acne. Great product."


"I have been on Depo for 18 1/2 yrs.  I loved it the whole time but during this last year, my hair started falling out, I started to get bad cramps each month with no bleeding and my breasts became very tender and painful also.  I was not aware of the bone mass loss (doctor never advised) so now I have to get a bone density test."


"This medicine is noting to mess with its very powerful and can change your entire personality while on this medicine I lost a relationship with my kids and my spouse I went from 120 to 98 pounds I would stay awake for days have violent mood swings and worst I felt suicidal all the time I was a mess no one knew who I was in was sick from losing so much weight and not sleeping none of this was me not of it got off the meds put my weight back on and fixed the relationships I ruined while this medicine I honestly think if I would have continue use it would be dead from either malnutrition or suicide BE AWARE VERY AWARE OF THIS MED!!"


"I've only been on this med about one week, but it worked immediately.  My intestinal motility was vastly improved, I had no cramps, stomach pains or discomfort.  The only side effects I've experience is diarrhea with some urgency, and a SLIGHT increase in gas but with no bloating.  I haven't taken any of the significant amount of laxatives I've had to take in the past, the Lizness is all I've had to take.  I'm hoping that overtime the urgency for the diarrhea will adjust (I don't mind the diarrhea itself, it's far preferable to the uncomfortable constipation!)"


"Our son has been on Intuniv for 3 yrs.  We started in K when he was diagnosed with ADHD he is very impulsive, not easily compliant, underlying anexity. The behavioral issues in school, we began at 1mg.  BIG NOTE HERE, I have read reviews, I'm surprised a Dr. prescribes this Med to a patient at a higher dosage! Always start at 1mg & increase as time goes on, if needed.  My son was on 1mg for a yr, we increased to 2mg in October.  By that summer, I reduced to 1mg.  Having to raise it again one mth into school.  We were able to get thru that school year on 2 mg.  Now, Year 3 & we increased to 3mg 3 days ago. Anyone have experience with 3mg with their 8 yr old?  He is super sleepy as he adjusts and irritable. naps, wakes up, seems happy again."


"Initially stomach ache, diarhea and headache, feeling of unease. After 2 months most side effects gone. Never any at night so I make sure I take on full stomach. This helps me.

It has been highly effective. Psoriasis started to clear within weeks. Now 99 % clear. When a spot shows up I hit it with one or two doses of topical and it's gone. So far great."


"I have been taking this pill for the past 3 years. I had been on a different pill before that uses a different combo of hormones.  I started Micronor because the other birth control made me have high levels of anxiety.  Ever since I switched it has been great!  No pregnancies and I honestly do not take it at the same time every night.  Anywhere between 9pm and 1am.  It has in fact stopped my period which is worrisome sometimes because it tells you you're not pregnant; however, I was very irregular even before birth control.  To everyone there I love this product!"


"I have been on Bactrim for 5 weeks now and today I decided to stop taking it due to the side effects I'm experiencing. My gums have become inflamed and have a burning sensation that is very bothersome. My face also feels somewhat numb and tingly. I'm disappointed that I can't tolerate this medicine because it really did start clearing up my moderate acne problem. I would recommend giving Bactrim a try..it just didn't agree with me."


"This medicine and I did not mix. I was really sick the whole time I took the medicine. I swelled up on my hands, feet and ankles. I was nauseous, extremely weak, my extremities were either numb, burning or painful. I heard my heartbeat constantly in my ears and had this awful crawling pain up my the back of my neck, itched, sweated and froze constantly, stuffy nose and so much more that I actual could not sleep. No, this is not a medication for all people. Dose changes did not help since the low dose promoted the majority of my ill effects. This medicine does well for some but, do speak up if you do not feel well on the medication."


"My lower left teeth were in pain and my left jaw became swollen, I was in terrible pain and went to my dentist for an emergency. Turns out I had an infection. I was prescribed tylenol 3 for pain and boy did it work wonders, also the codiene helped to relax me from the facial pain. I recommend this to anyone who like myself, doesn't take pills on a regular basis. Some people have a tolerance to low dose pain medications, so I think this why T3 gets the shaft from heavy pill takers."


"While on the depo I had no issues other than severe weight gain. They tried to tell me that I was eating more and that's what caused it, but I was very strict about what I ate so I know without a doubt it wasn't that. Once I stopped the depo, about 2 months after I stopped the shots, I started cycling. My cycle was heavy and painful, and it hasn't stopped nearly 2.5 years later (I very rarely get a day or two where it isn't bleeding). I'm still in the process of getting lab work done and finding a resolution.

Depo seems to work wonderfully for some people, but it works terribly for others. I'm not sure if there's a way to screen if it will work well with your body or not, but because of this I wouldn't recommend it."


"Taking now for 5th month after having rib fractures twice while getting Reclast infusions.
Reading the comments from others, I wonder if people know that staying even on serial bone scans is a GOOD result. Normally, bone scans show a loss as all of us get older, so staying even means more bone created than usual. I'm really impressed to see 15 to 20 % improvements because that is on top of reversing the normal losses too. Can't wait to see my next scan. I fell yesterday and bruised ribs, which I imagine would have broken before Forteo. PS I'm a physician and I believe that we all should be encouraged at these results!"


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


"Me and a friend have been hooked for about 2 years on Narcos,Hydrocodine and we went this weekend together to a clinic it's only been since Saturday but they work so good it has helped out so much i would suggest this way we were scared that it wouldnt work but it does"


"I'm 16 years old, my skin was really clear in the beginning of my freshman year, but my acne started at the end of freshman year. Obviously occasional breakouts but i started to pick at my face and it just got progressively worse. My acne isn't cystic or all over my face, my breakouts occur in certain areas such as my forehead/hairline. A few blackheads in my T zone and on my lower checks. The pimples i suffer most with are whiteheads and blackheads. I always popped whiteheads and blackheads and they have left scars on my face, I tried Retin-A and other medications but im now using Doxy and ive seen few results but I honestly hope to see greater results at the end of summer 2016 just in time for when i go back to school for my junior year."


"I loved it. I had it for 2 1/2 years. I got it removed because I'm going to start planning for a baby. On my opinion this is the best birth control. I had no issues while on it. I spotted once in a while, maybe once every 4-5 months just for a couple days. Other than that, no periods, no weight gain, and no mood swings. Side effects just depends on the person I guess. Very satisfied, though!"


"I went to the dermatologist for the first time in my life a few weeks ago (January) to try and get gorgeous skin for my wedding in September. I was prescribed this drug and chose if over the two others because it was the least expensive (still $125 for me, though). After using it for a few days (without seeing too much of a difference, but no deep pimples) I developed a rash on both arms and my upper side below my armpit. I didn't think it could be the product because I had applied it to my face, but after seeing that hives are a common reaction I am sure that's what it is. The rash still itches occasionally and is unsightly on my arms even after 2 weeks. What a disappointment--and now I have to figure out how to get rid of this rash."


"Took for ankle pain.900mg daily

After thirty days thought I was going insane.made me forgetful ,edgey,aggresive."


"I've had the Implanon for about 4 months now and I'm getting it removed in a few weeks. I've had no period since I've been on the Implanon which is a MAJOR plus for me. But I have been an emotional person ever since it has been inserted. I'm seriously surprised my fiance is still with me. I can't even stand to be around myself sometimes I get so bad. Also at random times it will start to itch at the insertion point and if I lay on my arm in an awkward position it will pinch the rod. This is a really good form of birth control if it is inserted correctly, but it also has major side effects for some women."


"In all honesty, this pill is the answer. I love everything about it. I have been on it for three months now and I have had no symptoms what-so-ever. There has been no weight gain, and it has only slightly changed the size of my breasts. I have had no mood swings or nausea. In the three months I have been on it, I take it every morning at 6, and it works great. The package that it comes in is perfect, it is small, easy to read, and comes with a tiny discrete black cloth pocket to hold the pack in. Perfect to throw in your purse if you are spending the night somewhere else. As well I have had no period, which was scary in the beginning, but my doctor assured me everything was fine and normal. I HIGHLY recommend this pill."


"Lost ten pounds in eight days. I believe it was water weight as I was having to get up 5 to 6 times a night to pee. Starting my fifth week I have  lost less than two pounds as everyday it goes back and forth one pound. I had all the side effects, right now being the constipation. It has caused anxiety which I had to be medicated for a few years back. Have noticed that when I get hot I get sick but if I stay cool I am fine. I DO NOT EAT. Rarely hungry then I will get sick from not eating, so I do not understand why the weight is dropping off."


"Used years ago my arms and it was successful for a time, after healing. But arms look like they once did. Red hair and freckles growing up in az before sunblock was used!! Now using on forehead. It's miserable I hope it works. All I can say is take it one day at at time. Keep battling."


"I received Habitrol 21mg free from NYQUITS. Started it on Feb. 1st. for 14 days. Worked GREAT for me. I then purchased Nicoderm after that and got such SEVERE  rashes  on my arms that I had to go to my doctor to get medications.  He said it was probably the glue from the patch. Now back on Habitrol.  This stuff is the BEST."


"I have been taking Savella for about 3 weeks and it has made such a difference in my life.  I felt like I was ready to just give up for the last year it was getting so hard to push through the pain and being tired and sleepy all the time.  I went to my doctor and she gave me Savella and gave me my life back.  I have suffered no side effects yet and I hope I don't because I haven't felt this good in a very long time.  If you haven't tried this please do ...it could change your life."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I had never taken birth control until last year. I started on Loestrin and it was okay until the 3rd month when I started cramping almost every day. I started Beyaz after that and am into my third month of it. My periods have been longer and a lot more heavy. I get nauseated all the time now no matter the time of day and I'm not pregnant. I get hungry more frequently and have gained some weight. I also have a lot of headaches. I'm going to try something new again. Beyaz just isn't for me."


"I have been taking 20mg every evening for about 2 months and a few days ago upped the dose to 40mg. I couldn't be happier with this medication. I had very few side effects in the beginning (frequent yawning, tiredness, lack of concentration). Those all went away within 2 weeks and I was afraid they would come back with the increased dosage but they haven't. I don't feel like an emotionless zombie while taking Celexa, I feel happy when I should and sad when I should, like a normal human being. It has really helped with my crying for no reason spells, as well as helping me deal with frustrations better. I wish I found out about this medication sooner."


"I have suffered from IBS-D for 10 years.  I used to be able to manage it by not eating triggers and occasional Imodium.  The last six months, it had gotten so much worse.  I couldn't eat without running to bathroom within 15 minutes.  Going out to eat was horrible.  I barely could make it home.  It started causing major anxiety because a few times a almost didn't make it.  The spasms would last all day.  I could hardly eat anything.  I would have to take 7 to 10 Imodium if I was going to go out to keep the diarrhea away. I was living on it!  After normal testing, the doctor put me on Viberzi.  It has been a miracle drug.  It has given me my life back!!!"


"This medicine was a life saver (literally).  I have tried quitting in the past two or three times and each time I went back to smoking my smoking intake increased.  I took this medicine for the three-month period and wha la!  I am free of tobacco.  I have smoked since I was 11 years old.  Now it has been a year and half smoke free and I am so so grateful!"


"I have been on this birth control for about 3 years now. I have the most regular periods, clear skin, don't get anxious that I might be pregnant, and haven't ever had any anxiety or depression (except for the first two months I was on it) I would say that since I started taking this birth control I do have a weak stomach and almost anything can make me throw up. I even have all the symptoms of morning sickness at times but it is very rare. I think this is a good birth control for someone looking for good protection and a simple easy pill."


"I am starting my second month on Accutane. I did a lot of research before, and watched tons of YouTube videos and searched for the products I needed before going on this. As a woman, you have to do extra steps, like blood draws and pregnancy tests, but it is all wroth it, to me. My skin looks amazing. I don't need hardly any makeup. I have minimal side effects: of course my lips are dry as hell, but if you stay on top of this from the very beginning and never let them start cracking, you should be good. I am on 60 mg per day. I use lanolin and Bite Beauty Agave lip mask for my lips and these are amazing. Best staying power out of the many things I've tried. Also, I have hard stools :( (TMI, sorry). But other than that I am very happy!"


"I have been on Zenatane for about 9 months! It has taken me a lot longer to see results than most people/stories I've heard but it saved my face. I had cystic acne break outs mostly on my cheeks. Nothing would make them go away. After starting Zenatane it wasn't an 'over night' clear up miracle. It took months. After 4 months with no results I was ready to give up but than after 5-6 months- the cysts just stopped. It was sudden and surprising. My skin continues to 'turn over' and looks better and better every week. I also changed my diet which I believed helped as well. In Feb 2016 will be a full year I've been on accutane (Zenatane) and I am ready to be done but it has been worth it."


"Amrix is the best. I have taken many muscle relaxers over the years and they all make me sleepy, (which I despise). I take Amrix after dinner and I sleep comfortably and wake refreshed and able to make it through the day with only Aleve or ibuprofin. I am so greatful for Amrix."


"At first I really thought the Lupron treatments where worth it, but now that I have made a trip to the Emergency Room. Well lets just say if you are going to go the route of Lupron you better be single.  This drug takes its toll on the family, not just you. Everyone goes throw the mood swings, headaches, blood pressure scares, joint pain, feeling like you are going to pass out. So no taking your kids to school or sporting events. No joining car pools. Don't get to far away from the restroom, urinating more often is not unusual. The things that are the easiest to handle are the hot flashes, night sweats and chills."


"I was on Loestrin24Fe for just over three years. I stuck with it so long because it made my cramps disappear, cleared up my face, and made my periods from hell go down to pretty much nothing. I still got them every month which was good, but the one thing that bothered me a lot was spotting almost every month! It's driving me crazy. My doctor just put me on Sprintec so we'll see if that helps."


"I started 12 days ago. I have lost 14 lbs. I went from 184-170 so far. I need to get down to around 140-150 to be healthy again. I am 5'4. I love food, but I don't really even want it anymore...when I think it's a good time to eat I eat a few small pretzels. I have a little bit of dry mouth if I don't drink enough water, however I sleep well. I do have mood swings, which I have to remind myself are from the medication (so that I don't do anything dumb).  I have noticed I am more emotional. Everything else is good though. I also enjoy the energy I have which last throughout the day."


"I have struggled with anxiety and depression for about 25 years. After almost dying from meningitis in 1993, post traumatic stress disorder became an issue as well.  My general physician recently diagnosed me with major depression disorder as well.  She is an amazing Doctor who took extra schooling for psychology and pain management. She suggested I try Prozac. I had heard so many bad and controversial things about Prozac,  but decided to ignore the naysayers and try it.  I've been on it about 2 weeks.  Not noticing too much yet,  but I am going to hang in there as I know it can take 6 to 8 weeks for full benefits. I realize I can't expect something to work right when I want it to work.  it takes time.  Giving it a chance. Will update."


"I was taking this medication twice a day for seven days and although it cleared up the BV, it made me very sick. I was nauseous, had headaches, all around felt like crap to the point I wanted to stop taking it. As for a bad taste, it wasn't strong but stayed in my mouth all day and I think contributed to my sick feeling."


"Thank you guys for posting your experiences on here. I have been suffering with anxiety out of no where for the last couple months. It wakes me up everyday and I have a hard time sleeping. It's been so bad that I literally was so sick I was vomiting for a week. I struggled with the idea of taking medicine out of fear of being dependent on it. After reading everyone's experiences on here I got up the courage to try it. It's crazy but I started taking it 2 days ago and I feel a sense of hope like there just might be another side to it and I will feel like myself again. Thank you"


"I have been taking 0.5mg daily for a year. The product works and has a bonus for me.  I have always suffered from nose bleeds on an unpredictable basis.  Since taking Advodart, I rarely experience a nose bleed.

Several months ago, I went to using it every other day and within two weeks, the nose bleeds returned.  With a return to the daily dosage, have had few if any nose bleeds."


"Extensive hives and rash along with digestive issues."


"I experienced a very low libido, very few erections, and dry orgasms."


"Lexapro has given me my life back. Now I'm back to work, back at the gym, socializing, running errands - all things that for the past year I could not do. I feel more at ease with life in general and my depression has also lifted. My husband has noted that I'm much easier to get along with and in turn he is happier. I've tried other meds in the past but this has worked wonders for me. I started on 5mg then after 2 months I went to 10mg. No weight gain at all, sleeping better and smiling more."


"I have had my nexplanon in since November 2014. I wouldn't say that it is a bad birth control but it is a times annoying. When I first got it in, I had a huge bruise for about a week where it was inserted. I was still able to lift around 30 pounds  (A small child). I had no period for around 6 months but once it hit 6 months I started to spot for a whole month! It was not a lot but it was enough for me to use one pad per day pretty much. I was highly emotional in the first month, my skin was super oily, my hair was even feeling oily no matter how many times I washed it. I have gained at least 30 pounds on this, but I personally am not the healthiest eater. The only good thing I would say about this is that I am not pregnant."


"I have been on Phentermine for 1 month and as of Feb 27 I have lost 15lbs. One of things I have really come to realize is that Phen will curb your appetite but it is VITAL that you learn how to eat properly and incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Not only will this speed up your weight loss whilst on Phen developing good habits is the only way to maintain your new weight once you finish."


"At first I thought this medication was great. I did feel better in just a few days but then the jerking started and sometimes what felt like anxiety attacks. I have never had anxiety attacks before. I quit the medicine after about 4 months simply because of the side effects. It did make me more alert and active."


"I love this birth control! I've tried several others (Lo Loestrin, etc.), but this product has been remarkably consistent for me with few, if any, side effects. Occasionally if I miss a pill by more than a few hours I might have some spotting, and on the first day I take the pill I sometimes have a slight headache and find myself a little moodier, but honestly, compared to the other products, which have given me acne, mood swings, nausea, and other problems, I would take the few mild symptoms from this product in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!"


"So I have always suffered from anxiety and I went to therapy for a while and my therapist suggested seeing a mental health nurse practitioner who can maybe set me up with something. She referred me to the doctor who prescribed me Prozac and it's been working great! I've been on it for about a month now. The first two weeks were a little rough, I was feeling more depressed and experienced a loss of appetite and even threw up a couple of times (though I'm not sure if that was the medicine or if I caught a stomach bug). However at about the 3rd week I started feeling great! I was much happier and more engaged at work. I've been feeling so good I'm starting to think I may have had depression. My only complaint is my sex drive is totally gone"


"I fell and broke the Radial head of my elbow (have never broken anything before and I am 45 yrs old).  The doctor put me on Vicodin and it did nothing for that pain, UNTIL he gave me Zipsor, I was much much better in about an hour!  The only side effect was that I was a little sleepy."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"This is the first time using Preopik. Initially a little surprised it cost $45 with good insurance. I have Chron's disease and this is the 4th scope in 3 years. Have been on clear liquids all the day before. Took the first dose at 5pm as instructed and already have all liquid stool. Not the usual cramping and horrible urgency as with Gatorade and Miralax. Also does not feel like acid coming out! So far very pleased with the results! Not too excited for the 2am dose but hopefully it won't be too bad!"


"After 3 days of taking Clonidine (50mcg twice a day) I can't bare to continue. I've had little to no relief from my tics and the side effects surely outweigh any minor benefit.

Side effects have included: dry mouth, increased thirst, irritable, mood swings, extreme feelings of anger, constipation, nausea, drowsiness, nightmares, feeling like I'm in a constant almost disassociated state, and dizziness.

My vocal tics before starting this medication were generally only at a normal speaking level of voice and I could usually tell when I was about to tic but they have increased to loud yelling with little or no premonitory urge.
I would like to have tried this drug for longer but due to the side effects I will not be continuing it."


"I used Monistat 7 day and so far its ok. At first it feels a little uncomfortable but after about 15-20 minutes it goes away. I've seen everyone had bad results with the one day and three day... Maybe because they are stronger than the seven days. I hope the seven days works good... Today is my first day using it. Just wish the applicator was a little more comfortable!!!"


"I'm on Butrans 10mg, plus, 15mg morphine 4 times daily for breakthrough pain for 6 months. I've heard people say the patch decreases in effectiveness by day 5. Haven't had this problem. Try not to take too hot a bath/shower. The patch has really helped to keep my pain level at a constant. And used with the morphine, let's me function fairly well on most days. If you have problems with it not sticking, srub your skin well with hot water [no lotion], and dry, then, gently put on patch [don't stretch it], it will stick. Don't get too hot outside, it can make you sick. I do outside activities in cooler parts of the day! Good luck!"


"I am from San Diego, Ca and i just wanted to let you know that this drug is great.
It has been around in Mexico for ages and its called Flonorm. You can get a full 2 week dose for $30dls . I've been on and off 4 times with no bad side effects. My Ibs-d comes back after a couple of weeks if I'm off it. I can't help but wonder if there is a bad bacteria in there that just won't go away?"


"I've been on Jolessa since I was 17 and I'm now 23 & I absolutely love it! I had break through bleeding the first month, but after that only four periods a year and they only last 2 days 3 at the most. I recently changed doctors & got Camrese and I hate it! I've been spotting the whole first month. At the end of the month I had a full five day period. I'm switching back to Jolessa. I thought that Jolessa and Camrese was the same but they are not."


"Had horrible itching and hives from Cipro. Did work well on my infection though!"


"Hello All! Earlier today, I got the copper IUD inserted at Planned Parenthood. Reading the reviews on this website made me very skeptical about getting it inserted to the point that I canceled 3 different appointments. I feel like I am average when it comes to how much pain I can tolerate. During the procedure, it starts off as a pap smear then other instruments are applied. Everything was fine for me as far as pain. Then in a blink of an eye, I felt the sharpest period-type pain in my abdomen. I'm not going to beat around the bush about it because I would want to know straight forward what I would be feeling and how my experience would be. The whole procedure lasted 3-5 minutes and 1 minute is when that pain was the worst. BUT WORTH IT!"


"I've had the Mirena for about 2 years now and for me, it's really a trade-off. I need to be careful with my medication not to get pregnant without planning for it. So the Mirena has been wonderfully effective in that regard. However, I can only rate the Mirena how I do because the strings poke. They poke my husband during intercourse, they poke me. On the inside. Like little needles. They also have caused my periods to turn into a 2 week long after-period discharge session. I also have seen no improvement in my hormonal symptoms. To me, it's a tradeoff."


"i started having panic attacks at the age of 15, i had no idea what they were until i was 32, i lived in a silent hell from 15 to 32, i was finally diagnosed at 32 with panic disorder without agorophobia. I was prescribed prozac and xanex but I also have a pill phobia and continued to battle this horror meds free until now , i  am 44. I was at my witts end and my doctor begged me to try Klonopin, she even let me take it in the office ans wait, thank goodness, it felt like i finally had some help, i take 1 mg daily and I can live with some hope that if i have anxiety something can help me. I cant believe i lived without anything for so long. YES you can do it without meds but the damage your doing to your body is not worth it, Thanks Knpin"


"This product is far inferior to Vagifem. I am so sad insurance companies are forcing us to use this due to expense. Packaging is terrible and I don't get anywhere near the comfort and relief as from Vagifem. I'm not sure how they differ but it should be removed from market or fixed. I've used Vagifem for 8 years due to dryness and feeling like a UTI.
I've now had 5 UTIs in a row and feel Yuvafem is part of the problem."


"The cost was  $2000 for a single injection and there was no improvement in my level of pain.  I would like to know if this charge is normal for this product.  Just because Medicare paid for it doesn't mean there shouldn't be value received."


"I took Cipro for a UTI about a year ago and had absolutely no problems. Pain and urgency to pee subsided after the second dose if I recall correctly. Two days ago I felt the symptoms of a UTI creep up on me and today I just started Cipro again. Hoping I have no side effects this time either!"


"I just started taking it and my leg cramps on the third night were terrible. I am glad to see others said this went away eventually."


"I had a quickie n he decided to finish it off in me... Well IMMEDIATELY we went 2 our local pharmacy n bought this plan b 1 step pill.I took it immediately.2 weeks later,took a pregnancy test n got the world's BIGGEST POSITIVE. The small pill was $50.That was the 1st time in a year n a half that I had intercourse n the last after I had my first son. I honestly believe this pill is ineffective because they just want u to think it works when n reality, it would never work. Alot of women don't know their bodies when they ovulate so if your not fertile and he ejaculates n u and u take the pill n dont get preg., The pill is supposed to make u think it worked. DO NOT buy. Was NEVER effective. Thank u!"


"I have the nexplanon which because I once had the implanon and loved it and was told this was the newer version. This time around I have spotting that last for quite a few days it's not a steady flow as where with the implanon I had no period at all. But this doesn't stop my everyday routine or isn't to bothersome. I I had it in since November 2015 other than acne increase I have no complaints."


"If you're taking samples currently, please read this. I have to love and hate this medicine.
Pros
It does what it says it does. It makes you go!
It doesn't give you full on diarrhea if you take it every few days. Just soft stools which is a great thing!
Cons
You cannot take this medication everyday no matter what the doctor tells you. Maybe it's my body or something but I can promise you, your body will soon reject the medication if taken everyday for more than 5 days.
If continued in such a fashion, you will bloat, cramp and become MORE constipated than before. It will plug you up FOR REAL. It's not strong enough to make you go a lot the next day if you need it.Take a weak laxative with it.
Still the best IBS/Constipation meds I've found."


"My luck I moved to a small town, small medicine to retire.I have Bilateral failed carpal tunnel with failed double revision and now with neuropathy in my hands.Herniated bulged disc in my lower back and another herniated bulged disc in my upper neck pushing against spinal cord.I have a torn right tendon in my knee,and that if I am really lucky I get  2 hours of sleep.I have beg my Dr. for Hyaluronic Acid Injection shot,
(which for some reason he won't) And now their saying I might have  parkinson's. He had me on Dilaudid a few years back but it made me jumpy but I'll be asking for it again. Can you believe that he was trying to give me hydro's 10's for this? And this guy went to a top 10 School. Don't move to Wa. state."


"This is my second time around with Phentermine 37.5mg. 5 yrs ago I lost 38 lbs in 5 weeks. I stayed on a high protein low card diet (chicken, chicken and more chicken) and 1 pill a day, with 1 cheat meal a week. Unfortunately, I gained the weight back because of self stupidity. I started again 4/5/16 with Phentermine once a day with a B12 vitamin concoction injection once a week at weigh in at the doc's office. This time I'm adding cardio/swimming/weight training 4 days a week. I experienced no side effects, I have no appetite, cravings and lot's of energy. I take my pill after breakfast, about 11:30/noon to ward off the late night snack attacks and still allows me to go to bed around 11pm. I highly recommend this medication."


"I developed anal fissures after using Invokamet and Invokana.  My GI Dr. prescribed Rectiv to heal them.  It worked!  However, I got an instant Migraine

each time.  You cannot take aspirin, so I took my Migraine medicine - Fiorcet.  It took about two weeks to heal.  A real godsend!  Only downfall was the cost -

$525.00 per tube.  Insurance covered it, thankfully!"


"Caused bad stomach upset."


"Did a good job at keeping me asleep. I don't need it everyday but it's there and I don't have to worry about addiction. Thanks!"


"I went on this medication when I was 19 and I am 24 now. When I was 19 I was diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis. I now take continuous birth control pills (never going off the active ones). My insurance covers me to get 2 packets a month. Being on only active pills, I usually have spotting once or twice a year due to missing a pill or taking it more than 12 hours late.

Side effects: Big breasts and weight gain. I used to be a size B, now I'm a D/DD awesome! I have put on 20 pounds over the years but that could be caused by my diet/age."


"I was given this as a sample from my family doctor and was almost in tears the first time I took it because for the first time in 8 years, my migraine went away without me having to take a trip to the ER. In combination with Zofran, this was literally a miracle for me, I'm so happy with it. Best rescue drug ever."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"Pylera eradicated my H Pylori infection. Apparently, I had a horrible case for many years, and this worked. I had tried other drugs in the past, and nothing worked until this. It's rough though! I think I had every side effect and the 9th day was the worst, but you have to push through! My tricks - eating larger meals before taking it, and yes, you will always feel bloated and full. Also, sucking on fruit flavored Tic Tacs helped the nausea. Something I learned - sugar, caffeine, chocolate and salt feed this bacteria, so I tried to steer clear of these things. I heard vitamin C, grapefruit, and a probiotic, keep it away so I incorporated these into my diet -while taking Pylera. I had a pretty aggressive case, but it's gone!!"


"Smoother than alloprinol. Long term side effects still not known, but works very very well"


"I started taking Phentermine 37.5, one week ago today and already lost eight pounds. I cannot believe that there is something out there that helps with weight loss. I do experience some dry mouth and falling asleep can sometimes be difficult, but other than that I love it!"


"I've been taking the maximum dose for years to control atrial fibrillation and flutter. It reduced the atrial fibrillation from 100% of the time to about 65% - which feels WAY better. I accidentally overdosed (double dose) once and went to ER for observation with NO ill effects. Later learned that another person - same situation - DIED within a couple of hours. Glad thay told me that after. This medicine is great, POWERFUL and dangerous if overdosed. So if you take it be damned sure to never ever take more than prescribed. "


"So far it is nothing short of miraculous. I had to beg my psychiatrist to try this. He is a shrink at an addiction clinic and he seemed to know nothing about the this. Anyway. I started an IOP a week before but I was still drinking a bottle of vodka a night. I was getting hopeless so I did my research about this medicine and went in to see him. Long story short...He gave me a two month prescription for 50 mg's. I took it before I was out of the pharmacy and about a half an hour later I had no desire to drink AT ALL. That was 5 days ago and I still feel the same. I was a pretty bad drunk and have had really bad withdrawals in the past. This time ..I still have some side withdrawals but nothing too bad and no desire to drink."


"I'm writing this in case anyone else is in my position of being afraid of takings this out of the fear of it making you high, since so many people have voiced strong opposing opinions about Klonopin. I was in the same exact position of being afraid of taking it, even though those around me (which is part of something I have to learn..accepting that people know what they're talking about when it comes to anxiety) were telling me that nothing would happen. It took me a spur of the moment gather of courage to take Klonopin..and now I can say that *when needed*, I love Klonopin. It melts away anxiety and leaves a dent in depersonalization (if you struggle) and allows you to function and level off for a few days afterwards."


"On day two and definitely feeling better.  My wife caught the flu a day or two before me so I knew what was coming.  Got tamiflu withing 24 hours of onset.  I can feel symptoms strengthening as I get 10 or so hours after dose (dosing every 12 hours).  Not a miracle but anything that that makes this hellish flu less horrible is very, very welcome indeed.  No stomach problems."


"I am 51 and have stage 3 RA. I  am unable to rollover in bed or dress myself without strong medications. Whilst waiting for DMARD approval I am on 1000mg nightly of Naproxen which had little effect. I still was unable to lift my arms up or use them to assist me to get in and out of car...etc. The introduction of Lyrica 75mg nightly was a godsend. I am so grateful for this drug I didn't believe I would regain use of my arms.  I have not felt any unacceptable side effects just increased appetite.  I actually wake up with hunger one or two hours after taking it and it does wrestle with the quetiapine 25mg which I take to help me sleep making it less effective but all acceptable given the great effect"


"My experience has been terrible.  I am 42 and an educated woman who works in a high capacity job and I can't function.

I have been to the emergency room twice for disorientation and garbled writing/texts.   I have had several falls or balance issues,  one fall caused a concussion, now I walk with a cane on occasions.     I constantly forget things, events, appointments and more.  I finally had to go out on medical leave.   I am in the process of discontinuing all psych meds as they are ruining my life!!!"


"By the time I was prescribed this medication, I was at the tail end of a two week old. The doctor saw some spots on my throat and prescribed it. The medication has made me more miserable than the actual disease. I can't keep any food in my stomach, and I have constant headaches as well as lingering nausea. Constantly sleepy and tired.  It's been four days at this time and I think I will have to stop early. My doctor prescribed 875 mg two times a day for 10 days."


"Been on this for almost 10 yrs. I now have frequent sinus headaches that are difficult to clear. Am fatigued but able to function well on this medicine, but now have stomach pain and also use methyprednisolone. Also vasculitis has appeared in ankle, and here to stay. I plan to stop and start Sulfalazine EC to take it's place as a DMARD, at least. An old case of psoriasis appeared after my 4th year but left entirely after 3 years. On my feet, and utterly painful."


"I'd rather take the synthroid cause this is not doing its job for my body"


"This product has been effective to cure cravings. However the side-effects of sleeplessness in particular were so severe that I cannot recommend it and in a different setting would amount to nothing short of torture. An absolute living hell. I survived 5 weeks with it. Additionally it made this normally gentle person uncomfortably aggressive. A very bad experience indeed."


"I've been taking metoprolol for about 12 years now, 1 in the morning and 1 at night for the first 7 years and then dropped it to 1 morning and half at night and for the last 2 years. I've been on half morning and half at night, my heart rate was too low but apart from that I have had no other problems."


"I was diagnosed recently with purely obsessional OCD and social anxiety and started on 25mg/day of Zoloft. Aside from a brief period of what I would call adjusting to lack of anxiety and a few mild side effects (nausea from time to time), Zoloft has given me peace and stability. The obsessive thoughts are mostly gone, but even when they do rear their ugly heads, the anxiety isn't there. It's also had an awesome mitigating effect on my ADHD. The side effects show up once in a while, but I'm willing to take a little bit of nausea over constant obsessing and crippling anxiety any day."


"I've been on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for a month and a half. The first month was hell, I got really depressed and broke out with acne on my face so I wanted to switch. However, I'm still not pregnant so that's really good. My period has regulated which is awesome, it got irregular from being on the depo shot. My breasts haven't grown any larger, like many of you are reporting. I would recommend this birth control if you don't get depressed easily. I haven't gained any weight only bad mood swings, acne and cravings. I really like this birth control and my doctor recommended being on it for 6 months so that my body can get completely used to it."


"This is so amazing, I had a severe outbreak and saw change in just a couple of days, now 2 weeks in to using it I am so much better, the redness and bumps has reduced by at least 80% and there is hardly any new spots since I started. I am from Sweden and Soolantra is subsidized, and the cost came to about 20 dollars, a fee that my employer reimbursed me."


"I had the Skyla insertion after being on the pill and absolutely hated the hormones. I had it inserted about 8 months ago. Insertion was a bit uncomfortable but nothing unbearable. Cramps were mild for a few days and some bleeding. I have had few side-effects. I gained around 6 pounds which sucked but I'll take it over baby weight. My boyfriend nor I can feel it during sex. I don't get a period anymore it seems which is pretty great, at first it got lighter and lighter and then just went away. It's worry free and lasts 4 years. Definitely getting it done again when the 4 years is up."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Did have soft bowel movements for two days after taking medication. Works very well. But did have heartburn and gas for three days after only one treatment."


"Omg!!! I thought it was just me, this stuff is awful!!! I am itching and burning so bad it is ridiculous! I have never felt so miserable.. I'm seriously thinking about not taking the rest of this, bc I can't deal with 3 more nights of this torture! I'd rather go to the hospital:("


"Took this drug a few years ago and it worked great. I had fungus in 3 of my toenails initially (and had it for a few years before trying this). They all cleared up after use of lamisil for 12 weeks. I had no side effects. But, within about a year, fungus developed again on my big toe (unless it never cured?). I'm taking lamisil again but I'm only 4 weeks in and I've gotten terrible headaches and pretty bad itching. I'm not sure if I will be able to go through a second round of the stuff at my 6 week checkin. I still think I'd recommend it because it did get rid of fungus on two toe nails but I'm not sure if the side effects would be too off putting for some."


"Wow, it is nice to see that this med did wonders for a lot of people.I started this med because I have tried everything to stop smoking but always ended back up smoking due to hard withdrawal symptoms I would get .I also struggle with anxiety which only enhanced how much I would smoke or starting again after quitting.So I have not been bothered with my anxiety at all since this med,I also have no cravings for cigarettes,honestly thinking of them make me want to puke! I do have a strong happy euphoric feel with mild cloudiness in my head and my libido has increased too out of no where.The only bad thing I have encountered so far is a mild headache but went away with aspirin,and a mild cramp in my stomach not painful just bothersome and loss of appetite."


"I have been on Generess for 4 months.The savings card is nice because you only have to pay $25 out of pocket. And the chewable mint flavored pill is nice too. But I had to give it a lower rating because it made my skin very oily and completely broken out all the time.  I was on Beyaz before and loved it and it cleared my skin amazingly."


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"I was the king of pills literally 400-500 mg per day and a lot of whiskey. This has gone on for about 7 years with many attempts to quit. Found out about Suboxone and quit everything after the first dose."


"I was prescribed this medication after having chest X-rays showing I had pneumonia. Wasn’t given any other option. I first learned about a few side effects when I picked it up from the pharmacy. On day 2, I couldn’t sleep at all even though I was exhausted. After a few days I skipped it because I had pain in my feet and wanted to sleep. I was able to sleep after not taking the next dose for over 24 hours. Then I took half a dose then on until I finished. I seemed to feel better with just half (I’m small), but now over a week later and I have awful pain in my feet when I walk and if I walk more, it feels like the bottom inside of my feet are swollen even though it doesn’t appear they are swollen. Don't take this stuff!!"


"I was on Depo-Provera for a few years with one break to try the Nuvaring just because of the bone density loss warnings. I had no weight gain or bleeding or hormone swings, just some occasional crazy night sweats. Then I had my first baby in May 2014 and started Depo in June. It has not been the same experience. My bleeding is irregular and lasts 3 days to 4 weeks and this month has hit me every other week. It is January 2015, and I quit. It just isn't working for me this time around. "


"Zanaflex was working well for my lower back which has been an issue since a car accident in Oct of 2013. This has progressed to a point where I am waiting for an M.R.I.  During the last 3 months I have been dealing with spasms in my left leg that went from annoying and limiting my ability to move around slightly to full blown, unbelievably painful leg spasms.  The medication is no longer working.   I am going to call my doctor on Monday and ask about Soma since it seems to have a much better score when it comes to stopping spasms."


"Before Lexapro I was extremely stressed out for at least a year before taking it. Everything my boyfriend would do would cause me to snap. I would snap on family members constantly as well. If they were chewing too loud, whistling, or looking at me, I would flip out and yell. No lie here...within 2 days I had noticed a day and night difference. My boyfriend absolutely adores me now. I love who I am and I can't imagine life the way it was before. This medicine was/is a miracle to me. The only side effect I had was yawning often the first two days, but that went away. I love living life now and enjoy myself. I can't express enough how much it has helped. My life has taken an absolute 180!"


"It works better than the pain pills I was given."


"I am 20 years old. I've had moderate acne since I was 13.  I've never had completely clear skin since that age. I needed to get on birth control and I was a bit nervous about the side effects. I chose Yaz because the claims said it would help clear acne. When I started my first pack my breast became sore and I was slightly nauseous. Nothing seemed to happen with my skin. By my second pack I started to break out, I wasn't sure if it was the birth control or just me. The nausea went away. By the fourth pack the breakout was at its worst. I was very frustrated and wanted to quit the birth control. But by the end of my fourth pack I noticed the acne was clearing. I am now on my fifth month with only a couple small pimples and my hopes are high!"


"I'm writing this 8 years after I stopped smoking, Now I'm trying to help my partner quit. Taking the drug was the best thing I ever did. I did get the usual mild side effects, slight nausea etc. But it was more than with it. I HATE cigarettes now with a vengeance. One tip thing I can add that will really help others quitting is.... On the day you decide to stop, read or listen to the Allen Carr easyway to stop smoking book. Its on youtube or you can buy it. It really puts your head in a good place. Debunking long held beliefs about smoking. It made me completely determined never to touch a ciggy ever again! I never have."


"This has been a God send for me. It makes me feel like I'm on a more even playing field and I've had less panic attacks. With only having to take 1 every 12 hours, that is also helpful as I am on other medicines for depression and fibromyalgia. I would recommend for anyone with anxiety and/or panic disorders to definitely try this if you can get your Doctor to prescribe it for you, as it is becoming harder and harder to get the medicines that actually work for us because they think we will all become addicted. I always say give us the medicines we need for our problems that WORK and we'll worry about the rest later. "


"Because of PCOS my chin hairs were getting to the point they were dark and long and I swear if I didn't pluck every other day I would have a full beard. "


"I had a stroke and so I had to have an MRI.  This is something I had feared my whole adult life (because of claustrophobia) and wondered if I would even consent to it.  They gave me an ativan and the whole experience was easy and uneventful.  It was not prescribed long term, just for that single event.  Under those circumstances I would rate it a 10."


"I tried at least 7 or 8 "traditional" antidepressants. They never worked at all. Quite the opposite; I had to take benzo because I became tremendously violent and aggressive. My doctor finally decided that he had no option but to prescribe Parnate, for which you need a special license in my country. What a difference! Finally no depression, no aggression nothing. Just feeling good. I didn´t feel drugged up, just felt like me myself. Wonderful feeling! Yes I do miss cheese sandwiches and I have to take sleeping pills, but it´s so worth it."


"I have been taking Hydrocodone 10/650 for up to 2 years now for neck and lower back pain. I break my tablets in half. I take them only as needed to take the edge off of pain. I have noticed if I take the least bit too many it causes constipation. This medicine can make you feel like you cannot concentrate. "


"My husband has spinal stenosis. He had major back surgery so his Dr. prescribed this medication he was doing a lot better. He actually could move. Now his Dr. ups and quits and he has no more medication, no Dr. at his practice is able to write out this prescription for him and now he's back in bed. "


"I will never take this product again.
Yes, it does relieve the constipation, but the BAD side effects are not worth it.  I was sick for 5 days.  Read the label and expect the worst."


"Severe diarrhea after starting."


"I have been taking this medicine 15mg in the morning and 15mg at night and it works great.  Never had any medical problems before then last year all of a sudden I had a panic attack and was in bed three weeks with anxiety, it scared me to death. I was in such fear I shook.  This drug took three weeks to get me OK but it's now been 19 months without anxiety I hope it works long term. I still fear another panic attack it was horrible expecially for someone who had always been healthy and happy."


"I started bc when I was 15 for acne and I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about a year. I woke up every morning sick to my stomach, I had no appetite most days, and my acne only sort of improved. My insurance switched and so I switched bc to bc for a few months straight. I went from a knockoff, to sprintec, to knockoff of that etc. All helped with the nausea a little more, not too much with my acne, and a few made me very depressed. I switched to previfem and I have been on it continuously for around 2 years now. It makes me feel so normal that the first few weeks on it I was scared it wasn't working. Not pregnant. No acne. I have my cycle down to the exact hour. Would recommend for young girls who don't react well to combo packs."


"I just got my IUD (mirena) put in yesterday. I am 23 years old with  a 1 year old son, my doctor recommended the IUD because I couldn't take anything oral that has hormones. I'm a complete b**** with the BC pills. The insertion was very uncomfortable for me and still have mild cramps, but I can say me and my fiance have a piece of mind that I won't be getting pregnant anytime soon, although we do want another. I read a lot of the negative experiences but everyone is different. So if you want to try it do it, and I love the fact that I don't have to remember a pill. Just talk with your doctor and I trust my gyno so I have no doubts."


"I have had tremendous diarrhea after my gall bladder was removed.
I tried many medications to treat the diarrhea and this is the only one that comes close to treating the problem.  Now, I only have to take Imodium occasionally and not in the amount I use to take to get some control."


"Cleared up my congestion. I too didn't realize it would leave me sleepless. I am sick and want to sleep so badly but can not. It's 5 am. I have slept 2 hours in the last 24 hours due to this medication. I feel I should be sleeping off this cold and can not. I agree with the other commenters. Take this only in the morning!!!"


"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 2 days ago and prescribed Tramadol at that time. I have already noticed that I have more energy, am thinking more clearly and am able to concentrate better. I experienced some flushing in the chest and face, but no itching or burning. I have noticed an odd feeling at night-I take Seroquel to sleep-but nothing negative. I woke up this morning with very little pain and felt rested for the first time in over 15-years! I feel younger and more energetic than my 37 years. These side-effects are minor and so far I am happy with the medication AND my doctor!"


"Epitol is an okay drug but like any drug it has its problems like no sex drive, aggressive behavior and mood swing but if I don't have another seizure it is worth it and so far so good."


"About 3 months after having my 3rd, my ob/gyn convinced me to try Mirena. It's been 6 months now and I'm so happy with my decision. I am back to my pre-baby size, my skin cleared up, and my periods are very light- typically lasting 1-2 days. I am still able to breast feed, it did not affect my supply at all. No problems with brittle nails or hair. I have never felt any pain from the threads, neither has my husband. The only annoying thing about the Mirena was the horrible spotting I dealt with for the first 2-3 months. While insertion was uncomfortable, it wasn't painful. I love my Mirena!"


"This medicine did nothing at all for my pain. Glad it works for some, but it didn't for me!"


"I have used Provera for four years and have never suffered from any side effects. The only draw back is that my doctor insists that I have a period every 3 months. I take 10mg 3 times a day and this stops my periods and therefore all the problems that are associated with endometriosis. I only wish I could take the pills permanently."


"I am a pre-Diabetic and overweight. I needed to lose 65 pounds and failed after every single diet I tried. My doctor put me on Victoza and started me on 10 clicks a day and upped my dose every week until I reached 50 clicks on my Flex-pen (3 mg).
At first I went through constant headaches and nausea in the morning when I took my dose at 9pm. I changed my dose time to 5pm and the nausea subsided after 8 weeks. My eating habits have changed (I'm less hungry and eat less) and for the last 4 months I lost 15 pounds.
Look, this medication works, but you can make small changes week by week to the way you eat (I cut soda out all together by week 9). Victoza has changed my life."


"Stopped taking Zetia at night as I had horrific nightmares.  Will try it in the morning, see if I have any side effects.  Can't take statins because off muscle pain."


"At 7 yrs old my son was diagnosed with ADHD. We tried a few medications like Concerta & Vyvanse. Both were terrible & either made him a zombie or completely took his appetite away. I discussed with his doctor my concerns about his lack of weight gain & she suggested Intuniv. We started at 1mg, increased to 2mg & finally settled on 3 mg. He's done wonderful with this dose for almost 2 & 1/2 years. Since last Christmas things have taken a downfall & so now we're looking at increasing to 4mg. It makes me nervous.  I just hope I'm making the right decision for him."


"I am recovering from the flu (worst flu ever). I usually use ADVAIR. However, with all the mucus I have in my lungs the Advair doesn't seem to work as well so my Doctor gave me a combination of albuterol and ipratropium. I wasn't sure how well this would work. Turns out it opened up my lungs and I don't feel like I'm drowning in my chest congestion. Also using an expectorant to help rid my lungs of excess mucus from this illness. Looking forward to getting healthy again. Medicine tastes bad but well worth the results. Looking forward to getting back to good health. Nothing like unobstructed breathing. Clear Lung Power to all."


"ive been on invega for four months and the delusions are gone and i dont think people are out to get me anymore all is good but i cant think straight when people try to have a conversation with me im really quite and cant think of what to say or what to talk about its so depressing im on 150mg of invega and 2mg of abilify  will these side effects get better or will i be like this for a few years i dont know i just wish i was back to my old self"


"I was put on Jolivette because I suffer from migraines and I can't have estrogen or I experience stroke like symptoms. Overall I didn't have an issue with the medication. In the beginning of treatment I did notice I was kind of sensitive and a tad moody, but for me It passed. I've been on this BC since Novemeber, no complaints. I read the other reviews and I just want to remind everyone that every woman's body is different and we all have different needs.  I didn't break out in acne, I didn't gain weight, (I'm very active, if that matters), I say it takes a couples months for your body to get used to the new hormone, but it's nothing intolerable once time has passed."


"I started Claravis 4 months ago and it was a terrible start, I experienced a very rough purge process and my acne continued for a while. Around the 3 1/2 month period my acne magically stopped though. Haven't broken out in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately my face is covered in red marks left over from the acne but my dermatologist is prescribing a retanoid my next month (my last) to treat those quickly. Very good treatment but takes a while. 3 1/2 months in my case."


"22 Years on mass amounts of steroids to treat my Addison's...22 years of vomiting most days. Many hospital stays. Severe gastroenteritis. First time trying this. It's amazing! It was prescribed by a lovely at doc at my last trip to the ER. Sometimes you get lucky. My eating is broken. I'm a vibrant, beautiful 42 year old woman, and I've been reduced to a meagre 100 pounds. This helps. So far. Fingers crossed."


"I need you to READ my story, as it may one day save your vagina's life!
Last night, whilst wiggle-itching my way through Kroger, I decided to purchase Miconazole 1.
I made the deposit at 11PM and hit the hay. At 2AM, my vagina spontaneously combusted! I tried to wipe/rinse/claw the satan sauce from my vag, to no avail!  I even laid spread eagle and quivering in front of a fan .
I finally found some vagisil cooling wipes around 5AM, and subsequently passed out.
Today, my vagina is swollen 4x its natural size...I'm barely walking, but when I do, it's an awkward cowgirl shuffle. I had to use a personal day from work.
I'm applying back to back vagisil treatments, but I'm raw...so incredibly sore, swollen, and raw!"


"I have the implanon for 15 years now. The most effective contraception. No period for 15 years. No side effects whatsoever"


"So far XIIDRA has been very effective for my dry eyes.  HOWEVER, their is not enough medication for two eyes, only one.  Therefore I'm forced to use two capsules.  For what we pay for this, they could at least put an antiquated amount in each capsule."


"I recently had to switch to Avaine after finding out that my health insurance (Blue Cross) refused to continue to cover the cost of Alesse after the first 3 months. I've only been using Avaine for a little over a week. So far I don't see any problems except I've been breaking out more than I should since I'm on birth control. Other than that I think it's fine."


"I never write reviews but after the horror stories I've read on here I felt compelled to share my experience. I had already bought and inserted the ovule before reading any of these reviews, maybe a tad bit risky but I live life on the edge. lol I used the product around 6:30pm yesterday evening and have had none of the issues some of the ladies here have experienced. (Thankfully) it's now the next day and I feel nothing more than a cooling sensation down there.  I didn't experience any burning but just a small amount of itching a couple hours after using Monistat which was nothing I couldn't handle.  It seems to really be doing what it's intended to do. This is my first YI and overall I'm very pleased with the results from using Monistat 1."


"I do not recommend this drug at all! I have had IBS for 6 years this drug made my diarrhea worse!! I had great hopes that this drug was going to give me some relief, not so. I do believe that an antibiotic will one day cure this problem, I was given a common antibiotic for a sinus infection on two different occasions which not only cured my sinuses but also stopped the diarrhea for months. This drug is not the cure, not to mention the fact that is drug cost nearly $2000.00 please do not assume that I am complaining due to cost, this drug cost me 25.00, my insurance company was the one who paid. I would suggest to this drug company, Go back to the drawing board!"


"Well, I just got the Mirena March 20, 2015. The insertion hurt so bad (I guess its because I have no kids). I'm 18 and right afterwards I began to bleed. I bleed off and on for three days and now, March 26, I'm having light bleeding. I came on my period three days ago and had terrible cramps. From the look of it though, I may be bleeding for 2-3 months. I just hopes it gets better! Thank you all!"


"I'm 19 and have been on Zarah for 2 years due to endometriosis. I don't notice my periods being much lighter while on it but that's probably due to my condition. I have had zero weight gain on this medication and my skin is always clear.  It made me a little nauseous I'm the beginning, but nothing like what other bc pills did to me.  This is by far my favorite!"


"I have been taking Xyrem for 8 years now, and only wish I had started sooner. The first 32 years of my life were spent suffering from undiagnosed narcolepsy and constantly being exhausted during the day. After finally taking myself to a sleep specialist I discovered that, even though I would sleep at night, I was never getting any recooperative sleep.  They started me on Xyrem (and methylphenidate er during the day) and I feel so much better now.  The cataplexy and sleep paralysis are gone!  I sometimes wonder if I am building up a tolerance to it because it may take me an hour to fall asleep, but I love this stuff!  I haven't had many side effects, except if I'm still awake after an hour and a half - then it's pretty miserable and nauseous."


"Hello all, I had the worst experience of my life with medication with this prescription (hydrocodone-acetaphetomen 5-325). Now I took Vicodin years ago after I got in a bad car wreck, and it worked great. THIS IS NOT the same. I took this for getting a tooth pulled. I took one on the first night, no real relief. The next morning the gum is still bugging me, Pharmacist recommends I take 2. Within one hour I'm spaced out sick, dizzy, and short of breath. I literally felt like I was going to die. I call the Pharmacist back who assures me it will pass, I don't need to go to an ER. So I wait it out,took 10 HOURS to pass. Scariest part being the shortness of breath.DO NOT TAKE THIS, I can't warn you enough. It is not the Vicodin of the past"


"Felt normal in 24 hours"


"Only negative experiences I've had with this medication are drowsiness (not really an issue if only taking at night as a preventative )and one time I forgot about the avoid alcohol thing and had one drink. I got the worst indigestion and nausea ever and it lasted for days. Otherwise a great medication that gets rid of the urinary tract infection as a treatment and has been wonderful as a prophylaxis to keep UTI's at bay."


"This pill is exactly as the commercial explains, specifically for PMDD and birth control.  After reading a lot of the other reviews, I had to chime in.  For those of us who are unfortunate enough to be a mess for 3 out of 4 weeks a month, this pill is a miracle.  Insurance decided they weren't going to cover much of it (I ended up paying $20, then $40 per pack, per month) and then once I lost my insurance, I loved the effects so much and how I felt on it that I forked over $64 a month for a few months until it was just way too steep.  This pill is NOT for the casual "I just don't need a baby right now" birth control user!  It is for women with serious emotional and physical side effects related to PMS!!!"


"Went on starter pack of Otezla.  Am on second week now and hands are again horrible, swelling splitting open and bleeding on almost every finger and one palm.  Have it on feet also but not nearly as bad.

I am trying to hang on to see if it will turn around.  I did have headache and diarrhea last week, eating more before taking it.  I am back on tapering dose of Prednisone to help with the horrible symptoms.  Trying to last a month with Otezla to see if it will, in fact, work for me, but trying to go on trips or be seen out and about is not easy when everyone focuses on your hands and their leprosy-like appearance.  Luckily my work friends are very supportive, even bringing in lotions they made and holistic medicines for me."


"I have numerous chronic conditions but I will speak about my pain. I have been attending the pain clinic for approximately 5 years and have tried every conceivable pain medication that I could get including a ketamine iv , nothing has worked until now. I am on 500 mg of Palexia/tapentadol/Nucynta and it works. I have nerve damage due to an undiagnosed neurological condition with symptoms copying Multiple Sclerosis. It has taken about 8 weeks for it to work but it has made a big difference. Side effects are no sleep (chronic), dizziness (goes away) and mood swings. I want to stay on it and hopefully my doctor can help with the sleep, so anyone just on it or about to go on it please give it a bit of time."


"I've had migraines since my teens and they become more frequent  as an adult. A doctor prescribed nortriptyline as a preventative in my mid 20s. It worked well for me. We did 10mg at night for a few months and stopped it worked well. When the migraines became more frequent a few years later we switched to continued use and 20mg a night. Migraines are now rare unless I am dealing with serious stress. Headaches in general have been reduced in number."


"I think it works better with less digestive side affects.  Not as hyper focused, just the right focus."


"I have been on Provera 10mg for almost 3 months now. My first monthly period was painful and heavy. My second was a regular plus I clotted a lot. With my 3 rd cycle I only spotted off and on for 3 days. I haven;t  seen a cycle since. Besides the cramps and the spotting every now and then. I highly recommend this medicine. I have to take provera 10mg daily for 6 months to remove pre cancerous cell off my uterus. I have a 12yrs old son and now me and my husband are praying for another child which will be his first biological child. Has anyone besides me missed a cycle while on Provera. I have taken two home pregnancy tests a week apart and they both said the same thing ( Negative)"


"I've been using Nuva Ring for two months now. It's my first attempt at hormonal birth control, so I was a little nervous about side effects. I give Nuva Ring high marks for ease of use -it's really great in that sense. Unfortunately, NuvaRing has killed my libido, which started shortly after I began using it and has only gotten worse. At first I thought it might be coincidental but now I know it's not. My first month on NuvaRing I also had a moderate acne breakout (very unusual for me). This hasn't happened again, though. I also get nausea the day after I insert a new ring, though I think that would fade if I kept using NuvaRing. I hate to give up a birth control that's so easy to use, but I refuse to spend my life without any sex drive."


"I have been on Cymbalta for about two weeks. I have severe depression, two failed back operations, and neuropathy in my legs and feet; those stabbing hot jabs of pain and also pain throughout my body and joints. On day three of being on Cymbalta I had body and joint pain relief and some increased sensitivity in my feet. Still having back pain but that was expected as my back is toast. The vivid dreams were disturbing for about a week, but have gone away. I had hallucinations as I was awaking each morning. That has gone away as well. My depression seems to be lifting and I feel more active. Good luck on Cymbalta."


"I have been using Nexium for 10 years but not on daily basis, A 40mg would last me for 4 days before getting the symptoms again. It felt great and still feels great to get rid of that awful acidity. Causes for my GERD are eating habits, type of food (spicy, oily, sour, tea, sweets) also smoking is a major contributor. I couldn't give up on my habits and use Nexium to avoid acidity.
Recently there's been strong debates against proton pump inhibitors (PPI) which Nexium is part of. Along with all the reviews against it and how it reduces bone density. A recent study says it can result in early death as PPI alters genes behavior.
My advice, the full extent of side effects still not fully known avoid if you can."


"Taking this medicine I began to feel despair on and off and suddenly, after 30 days, it hit me very very hard with heavy despair thoughts. I had to hold my head for an hour or two waiting for the Buspar to dissolve completely. I had to stop taking it. It's sad because I needed this medicine."


"I've been doing pretty good on Multaq. Started using it in 2013, copay was $50, 2014 copay was $70. 2015 copay was $80. Now I received letter from Express Script telling me I will have to pay $200 in 2016. All prices are for 90 day supply. I can't afford to pay that amount. Is there anything less costly I could take instead of Multaq?"


"Taken for migraines, this also 100% removed my Raynauds"


"I had been having issues with the pill, forgetting to take it and decided to switch to an IUD. I had it put in March 25th 2017. Insertion was excruciating. It felt like someone was stabbing me from inside. It was very quick and I felt faint and weak the rest of the day. Motrin and ibuprofen worked to ease discomfort after. I went in the middle of my period (usually 5 days) and within a day of Insertion my period turned into 2 weeks of spotting. It's  now been about 2 months of adjusting. Sex is fine just need to be careful not to cause uterine spasms. I know I will get my period because there is about 1 day of irrational crankiness, followed by another day of cramps, which are sharper than ever before. Hoping this will level out soon...."


"This medicine made me so sick. Every single night I took it (which was only 5 nights cause I was that sick) I was up tossing and turning, sweating meanwhile it was 5 degrees out, severe dry mouth - to the point I could barely talk, throwing up & severe head aches."


"I have had this birth control in since March of 2007. I have had slight bleeding. But I also got my second one put in March 2010. I love Implanon. I know its dependable and effective. I haven't got pregnant in the 4 years I had it in. I couldn't be happier with any birth control. I have tried the Depo and pill and all made me bleed ridiculously. Like I say don't always believe all the bad reviews because it all depends on your body. I also got this put in when it first came back on the market and was nervous about it but now I wouldn't choose any other birth control."


"I've been taking Lamictal for 3 years now.  I haven't had a grand mal seizure since then.  I was having seizures in my sleep and still think I do every once in a while but none during the day.  I am lucky that I do feel a seizure coming on.  The only problem is I'm very unbalanced and it's easy for me to trip.  I also feel like I'm in a fog sometimes and my cognitive abilities like thinking clearly, number and word recall and multitasking is very affected.  "


"When my doctor first put me on this I didn't like it. My sugars went up, but since I have been on it for awhile now, my a1c numbers have come down and my sugars numbers in the morning have also come down. Here lately they have been around 145 and in the afternoon they are around 106. I am impressed with toujeo so far."


"This patch provided much needed relief from my constant need for a bathroom. I can now enjoy so many things that I could not do before the patch like the movies, walking, or running errands without looking for a bathroom. The only draw back is the sticky adhesive marks left by the patch. But these sticky adhesive marks come off with bath oil and a finger nail brush."


"Like others, I'd been on Paxil and Lexapro before.  Lexapro helped for a few months only.  I've been on Effexor XR for a month now and what a difference.  I have more energy and I'm thinking more clearly.  Thank God for this medicine. I have an active 5 year old who now has her mommy back."


"I had 2 miscarriages within six months of each other.  After the 2nd, my anxiety was non-stop.  I started having panic attacks.  I tried paxil and Celexa which helped a little, but didn't take the anxiety away.  I finally started zoloft a few months ago and at first I was zombie-like, and could barely stay awake, but my Dr encouraged me to give it 4 weeks.  I did, and I am really happy that I toughed it out.  I haven't been this calm since before my miscarriages.  I am finally feeling relaxed and relief.  The only negative effect I am having is teeth grinding/clenching but I had that on the other drugs as well.  I am no longer exhausted, I feel normal again."


"Have been taking for three weeks now and feel better than I have in years. Also take Wellbutrin, Viibryd and Lamictal, they worked fairly well but never felt 100% and I recently started slipping into a very bad place. Doc reduced Wellbutrin from 450 mg/day to 150/mg a day and added 1mg Rexulti, only a few weeks but noticing a huge difference. Only side effects so far are stomach upset (went away in a few days) and it really increased my appetite at first (great, just what I need), but seems to have leveled off. I take it at bedtime so haven't had any problems with drowsiness."


"Absolutely love this medication. I suffer from chronic migraines and daily headaches. I take 4mg of Zanaflex at breakfast, 2mg at lunch, and 4mg at bedtime. I'll take 6mg during a migraine attack and it helps tremendously with the pain, helps me sleep, and actually helps with the nausea.

Zanaflex made me very drowsy at first and still does taken at doses of 4mg. Overall, incredibly helpful drug!"


"My dr decided to switch me to this bc just to try a different kind because I had a headache every period. Well took this pill for 4 days. I felt awful. I woke up feeling hungover every morning, headaches, dizziness. Almost fainted at work. So I called my Dr and switched right back to my previous bc. And it's been over 2 months since this and I've lost a lot of hair ( and  I mean a lot!!!!!! )"


"I have been on this birth control for several months now. I was switched to it because my other birth control caused me to have anxiety attacks because of the hormones. This one is great, I have had absolutely no side effects. The only difference I have noticed in my body is that the skin on my face is very sensitive. I have gained no weight and my periods come on time every month and last about 4 days. Very happy."


"Ritalin helped me when I was young. Now I'm 27 and using it again."


"Been taking Trazodone for 3 years now to sleep - I wouldn't be able to sleep without it. I sleep like a baby through the night. No side effects."


"I took Paxil for about 4 years. It was truly a life saver from the horrible depression I suffer from. However, after about 4 years it quit working, and my doc moved me to Bupropion. Paxil was terrible about causing me to randomly fall asleep. I had to pull off the road and nap MANY times. Also, almost no sex life while taking it. "


"So 4 years ago, having suffered through my teenage years and the start of my 20s with acne (usual places like face, chest and back) and after several doctors giving me cream my face, chest and back (not the easiest to apply cream on your back) i eventually go and see a GP who also specialises in skin. He explained as by now if acne was going to go away, it would have done (by 22/23yo) so puts me on doxycycline. Worked wonders, still suffered spots occasionally but my back when it flairs up is like i have lots of little volcanoes on my back and they are extemely itchy and so the occasional spot wasnt bothering me. 4 years on and 26, spots are back with a vengence but back to skin doc and back on doxy for 3 months. Eat before taking!!"


"My biggest issue on Brintellix was frequent mood swings. Even at the lowest dose of 5mg, I called my psychiatrist to report that within the first week, my mood would suddenly drop considerably for hours at a time on and off.

At 10mg, I became very irritable on this medication in addition to the mood swings. At 20mg, the mood swings became so dramatic my therapist told me that my symptoms reminded him a lot of his patients who have bipolar disorder. I would cry at almost anything for no reason.

The only upside of this medication for me was that it indeed did not give me any sexual side effects as advertised."


"Leaving a positive review because this site almost scared me into not getting it at all!  This product is AWESOME! Insertion was painful but mostly was a really strong cramp. Over in 5 minutes, and I went straight back to work afterwards. I was crampy for a few days but nothing ibuprofen couldn't fix.  Less than a week out, and cramping is gone!

I feel great!  No pills everyday on a strict time schedule. No side effects from the hormones (for me mainly nausea, bloating, extreme tiredness, and other ahem...issues).  My energy is back, and I feel like myself again! If anything changes for the worse I'll update, but since side effects are usually worse in the beginning, I am hopeful! I follow up in a few weeks with Dr. to check placement."


"This is my 3rd day on Contrave and so far I'm feeling fine. Have lost 3 pounds. Have notice the urges to eat things just because it has gone, I actually passed by bread and chips! The urge for the evening cocktail or a cigarette has greatly decreased. We'll see how week 2 goes on 1 tab BID"


"I have to get this thing out ASAP I was losing weight and now I've gained over 100 pounds my hair is falling out I'm super stressed out and I'm wishing I wouldve stayed on the pill I can't take it anymore... My head hurts more than half of the week. I have terrible mood swings.... my periods are off and on a lot and sometimes I'm months without it I've tried dealing with this for a year but I don't think I can take it any longer.. My eczema keeps flaring up... just can't take it I don't recommend this to anyone....I'm just stressed to the point if I didn't mind bleeding I would cut it out myself..."


"Oh my godness this sucks.
I have delusional disorder and this doesn't helped me with my paranoias nor with my depression."


"This medication changed my life! Looking back, I had always struggled with social anxiety. I made it through college without any medication due to self-medication with drugs and alcohol and alienating myself. The panic attacks began when I secured a full-time job and became financially independent. Something as simple as ordering a pizza caused me a great deal of anxiety. Dealing with all of the social interactions it takes to be a fully functional adult was too much. I would have about 5 panic attacks a week. My doctor gave me only 25mg of Sertraline and after about 2 weeks everything was different. No more attacks. No more sleep paralysis. My sex drive actually increased because I could enjoy it! I got a promotion! I'm so thankful."


"As this medicine can cause intestinal problems care should be exercised because sometimes backache is due to intestinal obstruction."