"In one week I will have had Nexplanon in for a year. Although it took two months to regulate, my period is now 5-7 days of light spotting every 2 months. I don't have acne, but I can't help but think a weight gain of 40 lbs in a year is related to it. I thought it broke at one time, but I had a doctor check it and he said the skin probably grafted around where it was bent from me checking it one time and stayed that way. My main issue is that sometimes I have this pain, like it's stabbing me in my arm every once in a while. Overall, I absolutely love Nexplanon. And I haven't gotten pregnant with my boyfriend, and we ALWAYS have unprotected sex, multiple times a week."


"Well, just took my last dose of this drug, Good Riddance!!! While it was effective in getting rid of the infection, it brought with it some very awful side effects. A strange metallic taste, fatigue, loose stools, pelvic cramping, abdominal pain on both sides, stomach discomfort, mood swings. I had to send my kids to a relatives house to finish this med because I have been feeling awful. No one told me to eat probiotics religiously, I do eat yogurt during any antibiotic treatment, but this specific drug requires a little more than a cup of yogurt a day, Day 2 I started taking Florastor, plus eating plain yogurt a lot, I hope I don't get the diarrhea that others have after stopping it. If you must take this,drink water and take probotics"


"After trying Strattera, Vyvanse, Adderall and Dexedrine with side-effects that interfered with my daily life, I was prescribed Desoxyn.  A smaller dose of Desoxyn gives a far greater primary effectiveness than any other medicine, and with significantly less side-effects than any other medicine.  As far as my ADHD is concerned, this medication is absolutely amazing at helping me out."


"This drug has been such a savior for me. I had chronic UTI and got a horrendous bout every time I had intercourse. My urologist prescribed this to take 100 mg every time I have sexual contact and I can say with such gratefulness that I have not had a UTI since (it's been about a year.) It's so amazing to have that weight off my shoulders! No side effects at all, regardless of when I take it or if i've eaten"


"Here we go again.

I switched off generic Seasonale to Sprintec because I had constant breakthrough bleeding. I'm advised to take Sprintec for 9 weeks and then go on the placebos. 3 weeks after starting the actives, I start spotting. Last cycle, I bled the entire time after that 3 weeks and went through panty liners like toilet paper. The cramps were constant as well as the bleeding.  I'm considering staying off birth control because I am sick of bleeding all the time.

Also, Sprintec really screwed with my emotions. I cycle between being normal and being depressed and it's putting heavy strain on my relationships.  It makes me incredibly apathetic and zaps my energy so I don't even feel like showering."


"This caused yeast infections, itching and blood in urine."


"Well I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem as well. I'm 17 and I've had a yeast infection before; this time it didn't itch or burn as much but I wanted it gone bc it took me about 6 months to get rid of the first. My bf bought me monistat 7 and honestly I thought it was gonna make everything better. Day 1 (right now) and it just itched to where I started crying. I had to go wash it off 10 minutes after inserting it. I still have some up there obviously and it doesn't itch as much, but I don't wanna have to go through this another 6 days."


"I have been on this for over a year now.  Up until two weeks ago it kept my bloods pretty good and I didn't have to be terribly strict.  I stopped surfing and doing muay thai (Thai boxing) two weeks ago due to an injury and not sure if it is the lack of exercise or if it has stopped working but eating things that normally would have kept me normal, are now spiking me and I have gotten up to 18 at times, which scared me (albeit they go down into range within 30 minutes or so).  I must admit no other side effects other than thrush, which is annoying, but worth it as I also drop weight super easy and lost a considerable amount and it stays down.

Hoping to go for a light jog tonight and so hopefully that will sort my recent spikes out"


"I had a horrible experience on this pill. I was previously taking lo loestrin, which I loved, but I switched insurance and my new insurance refused to cover it. I was put on this pill instead. I immediately started having intense mood swings and would cry randomly for no reason. I also became very depressed to the point that I started calling in sick to work. I was also breaking out horribly all the time and had terrible nausea. Then my periods stopped completely and I began to have abdominal pain. My doctor suspected it was the pill and offered to switch me to a new one. I decided to stop the pill and got an IUD instead. Much better. The only good thing I have to say about this pill is it definitely keeps you from getting pregnant."


"I have been using Testim gel 1% for the past year. I found the gel to be problematic due to tackiness, application issues and smell. I have been using Axiron for about two weeks and really feel the difference. The application has no discernible scent and no tacky feel. With the Axiron your hands never come into contact with the solution, it goes on under your arms with the applicator and dries smell free in 30 seconds."


"Was on Lo Loestrin FE before which was great, but this has been horrible! Insurance was not covering Lo anymore so Dr. suggested this. 3 months and I've had 12 lbs of weight gain, and feel bloated ALL the time. Acne for the first month and then it cleared after that, but weight gain continued. Shortness of breath, indigestion late at night (even not having anything to eat within the last 4 hours). Did not notice a decrease in PMS symptoms either like I did on Lo Loestrin. Getting off this pill for a while to regulate and going to bite the bullet and pay for Lo Loestrin $$$."


"I was in a clinical study for Xyrem for fibromyalgia.  I hated having to wake up to take the 2nd dose.  Was afraid of being addicted to the medicine.  It did not significantly lessen my pain.  I had suffered from sleeping problems for years and was really afraid that I would have horrific problems sleeping once I stopped the medicine.  But to my surprise it seemed to have forced my body to break the insomnia habit.  I haven't had sleeping problems in the year since I quit the drug.  Used to wake at 3 am most mornings and not be able to get back to sleep or have trouble getting to sleep.  Now I sleep from 11 to 6 usually - no problem.  So I am grateful for that."


"I've been on Trilipix for over a year after every other cholesterol medicine failed. I either had side effects from them or they just didn't work. Trilipix lowered my triglycerides from 600  to the low 200's without a change in diet.  I've had only minor, tolerable side effects (mostly bloating feelings) from this drug.  I am taking it alone without other cholesterol-lowering supplements."


"So I took the pill about 17 hours after unprotected sex on July 24. I felt dizziness definite moodiness and was nauseous. My cramping went on a week before my period off and on and I had spotting the first couple days before my period. I spent nights crying, worried and not ready to be a parent especially at the age of 18. I think speaking for anyone who's had the stress of this pill has learned their lesson of having unprotected sex. My period tracker said my period wouldn't start until August 13th and here I am waking up this morning (August 10)  and using the restroom and seeing my period. I have never been so happy! I cried (from joy) and I'm having period cramps as we speak and I couldn't be happier!! Bring on the cramps! Lol"


"Seems to allow for less CD/LD.  I think it is minimizing my tremor, allowing me to lower L-Dopa dosage, yet paradoxically, it seems to be increasing my Dyskinesia."


"Was sick for almost 2 months, had swollen lymph nodes , fevers every night for over a month... Diarrhea for 10 days and had lost 22 pounds in one month. I was so weak I could barely walk.. I even broke out in a rash all over my body for like 3 days. I felt  like I lost hope. I
went to the doctors and they found a stomach bacteria. (After almost 2 months) The gave me two bags of saline solution because I was severely dehydrated and prescribed Cyprofloaxin. I've been on cyprofloaxin for about 4 days and it has helped me out tremendously.  After that
I can eat normally and drink normally and even walk and go out and enjoy time with my girlfriend. This antibiotic is like magic. I don't know what I would do without it. I highly recommend"


"I also had a horrible time getting it down.  Don't know how I will drink the second one. And the warning as too how long I would sit on the commode...ENOUGH"


"I have had IBS since I can remember as a child I thought it was a normal thing cause I've had it all my life. I'm in my 20's now and a few years ago is when my ibs got out of control. I've had many medical visits to the ER for my ibs pain and boy let me tell you the pain is unimaginable. I even contemplated suicide yes I was in that much pain and suffering after many failed attempts from different medications I did my extensive research and pretty much told my doctor that I wanted to try this medication im on 25mg this medication is a miracle why have these doctors been hiding this medication from ibs suffers iam now pain free and I can live my life with my family and enjoy every minute of it please try this medication it does wonders"


"I've been taking this for two months. I've lost a much needed 25 pounds and my face is always clear. I have noticed a slight depression though but I feel its tolerable and worth it."


"I may not be a female, but trust me, this works! Me and my girlfriend have used this pill at least 2 times already, and we still don't have a baby! The sooner you take it, the higher chance there is of not becoming pregnant. So if you're reading this all worried, then don't be! Just buy the pill, and drink it! It worked for my girlfriend."


"I had a speech coming up so I went to my GP and asked her to prescribe a medicine for performance anxiety. I already knew about propranolol and without a doubt she prescribed 40mg of it. I took some when I got home to see how it made me feel, and I didn't feel much (prob because I wasn't in an anxious situation). I took maybe 2 more since then then I took 1 and a half mg (60mg) on the day of my speech. I was worried it wasn't gonna work but as soon as I got up I didn't feel my heart pounding out of my chest, my breathing was normal, and I was even walking around the room while talking! I looked like a natural. I made eye contact and even made jokes! I'm so thankful I found this medicine."


"I have just hit the 2 year mark of being on the shot. Which they recommended to stop at this point. I am unsure what birth control to choose next. I have endometriosis and the shot has helped soo much by stopping my periods but it has also caused almost all side effects it can cause. Weight gain, drowsiness, headaches, fatigue, awful acne, swelling in my legs and ankles for over a year, you name it I've experienced the side effect.. I do recommend it for endo patients with severe pain and bleeding but those who don't have endo I wouldn't not recommend it as the side effects would not be worth it."


"back on lexapro after a few years of not taking it. only been taking it for about a week so far and having little side effects at all. yawning a fair bit and feeling a little tired here and there but for me this is a good thing because i used have real trouble sleeping at night. nothing else other than that. no dizzy spells, no nausea, nothing!  if you are new to this or are reading reviews to see if you will be ok with lexapro than PLEASE give it a chance. you will be so thankful for it once you start feeling the benefits from it. as i said ive only started taking it again about a week ago so im not back to being my normal self just yet but i know its coming any day now with a positive attitude!"


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / sodium biphosphate

"This medicine helps me live a half way normal life. I have Ic"


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


"I guess perhaps a rating of 1 is unfair, but I've ramped up from 20 to 60MG daily, and I feel nothing. 6 months ago I was taking 40MG/Day and I felt amazing for about 3 or 4 weeks, then it just pooped out on me overnight. Suddenly it was all gone. Very frustrating but my original prescription was from a GP, now I'm seeing a psych. His theory was that I should try something that worked for me previously, but at a dosage level my GP wasn't comfortable with. Anyway, so far I don't feel a thing. Thanks in advance - the info on this forum has been fantastic."


"I have only been on this medication for three days and i swear i have never been so depressed in my life! I thought maybe it was my immagination (because obviously three days isnt long enough to actually get a feel for what a medication is like) but after reading the reviews depression and anxiety seem like a normal side effect. im considering stopping it already. I have absolutly no motive at all and im very irritable"


"I wish I started using this before but hesitated because of the size and hardness of the ring. I didn't know then that it kind of softens a bit when inside your vaginal canal. During the first week of use, I did experience some vaginal discharge. This is normal though because it is a foreign object inside you. It did subside after a couple of days probably because my body got used to it. I also had a very very slight mood swing, nothing that I can't handle, but it went away after 2 weeks or so. My hubby said that he doesn't feel it during sex, which I'm so glad. Overall, this is an awesome birth control for me being a very busy nursing student. I'm also a self-pay patient, but my dr. gave me a 50% off discount card for the next 12 rings. 10%u2605s"


"I am allergic to penicillin so the next course of meds for me is Biaxin for everything. I had Pneumonia in Nov and they gave me two bottles of antibiotics before I felt somewhat better, however, the cough kind of lingered on a little but the breathing was the worst. Ended up at urgent care 3 times in March and first time, asthma and they gave me inhalers even though I disagree, 2nd trip, Singulair for sinuses and an inhaler, 3rd trip, two inhalers and Biaxin, last trip and at this point beyond mad because I couldn't breath, I couldn't go anywhere as I'd use my inhaler sometimes 10 times a day. Finally, she put me on a powder puffer and Alevox. I just finished the Alevox yesterday and haven't felt this good since last September. It's my miracle."


"Methadone has saved my life. Got me back to work in a prosperous full time job, allowed me to move in to my own place again, and regain my self esteem feeling like a contributing member of society."


"Wish I would have read these reviews before taking the Monistat 1 . I've taken the 3 day before didn't think it would be any different just stronger dose ... Ummm yea no ! The reviews are completely accurate ! Took at bed time and woke up at 4 am burning , swollen and the worst itching of my life . My YI wasn't even this bad . Hopefully it passes soon and I feel some relief"


"Severe UC flare hospitalized, prednisone intravenous didn't do anything. Remicade infusions every 4 weeks to start, now every 8. It worked within one week and after about one year I was in complete remission with no sign of UC on my colonoscopy! The IV is okay, very expensive, but you can go to the Remicade website for help paying deductibles no matter what your financial situation is. I wish my dr told me that before I spent $10,000 in deductible and copay this year! I guess it was worth it all around."


"I've had it going on 8 months. I gained 25 lbs in the first two months, I'm irrationally moody, and now going on week 7 of continuous period. I'm going to look for another form of contraception."


"I'm a 43 yr female and have had Ankylosing Spondylitis since 15 yrs old. Started Humira a year ago and only lasted 6 months taking it as it made me sick, feverish, weak, sweating and confusion and generally feeling unwell but my pain was significantly reduced and had fatigue. Had to stop taking it, couldn't stand feeling sick."


"I am so glad that this drug works.  I just recently started it.  I have had a few side effects but so far feel good."


"I used Lexapro for a year and a half.  Last resort (I mistrust drugs) for my circumstantial depression and PTSD. I was surprised to find that Lexapro worked great for me. I had almost no side effects starting up or since, it began working in 2 days, I worked up slow from 5 to 10 mg, and stayed at 10mg. A charm: I felt level, smoothed, yet still emotional and alive. NOT numb. Positive, happy mostly, tend toward joy. More tolerant and patient too. It did NOT reduce my libido, but DID cause weight gain.  30 pounds since 08 without changing my very healthy moderate diet. Weight won't budge, unusual for me. I have begun taper thinking I was ready. I'm shocked that I miss it. I'm a better person on it, the edges smoothed. If not for the FAT, I'd continue."


"I was not feeling well and had stomach pain. I went ahead and took pepto bismol and it made me feel worse. Within minutes my pain came stronger I felt bloated and discomfort. After a few hours in pain I went to the market and purchased MOM.....within one hour of taking it with a glass of water it worked.....the results were AMAZING!!! everything was gone and I felt very clean!"


"I took this and in 3 days I felt so much better. I took 500mg and Mucinex along side it. I always eat some type of vinegar foods (olives or pickles) and because antibiotics are hard on the stomach and vinegar offset the heartburn. I eat yogurt to offset the yeast infection and bananas to keep from muscle cramps (potassium). This is the only medicine that ever helps me. I had a doctor give me something and after 2 weeks it didn%u2019t even phase the infection. 3 days of Levaquin and I was back feeling so much better. I can%u2019t say enough about this medicine. My mom went on it as she got it too and she was shocked how much better she felt after it. She agreed this is a good antibiotic."


"I was diagnosed 5 years ago with bipolar disorder.  I was very wary of taking the protocol drugs including lithium. I was prescribed a boat load of all the usual drugs but had terrible side effects. I have been very happy on Lamictal and Celexa for the past several years but have problems with anxiety, edginess, racing thoughts and sleep. My doctor prescribed Saphris for me a week ago. I am amazed at how great I feel.  Like others here, I finally am able to sleep. I also almost immediately felt better. My brain actually has slowed down.  For me, it does cause very bad dry mouth and trouble swallowing which I counter with Evoxac. Otherwise, I finally feel great!"


"I been having these episodes of panic since 19; after a breakup with my baby's father, I woke up 1 day couldn't breath and went to hospital. Thought I was dying or having a heart attack. They didn't know what was wrong with me after all kinds of test I've was going back and forth 5 x a day finally they figured I had Anxiety disorder/panic attacks! I have taken Bio-feedback, relaxation techniques, therapy and medications until I found out that Ativan 3 x 1mg/day or I will be a regular in the E.R. Xanax works but not as long or as Well."


"I was prescribed regular Xanax in the early 90's for anxiety and it changed my life - for the better.  I was more productive than ever, my relationships got back to where they should be, and I was finally sleeping well.   As time went on, my tolerance increased and I suffered significant peaks and valleys between doses throughout the day.  Xanax XR was complete game changer for me - a completely different medication.  I take it in the morning and feel great all day long and I sleep well.  I still take the regular Xanax on occasion if my anxiety flares.  The XR version is far better but much more expensive.  The $120/mo is nothing when it comes to quality of life.  ."


"The first and second evening after beginning use of Restasis I experienced severe bloating.  By the third day I felt a wheezing sensation in my throat and diarrhea.  By the fourth day I was doubled over with severe stomach pains, diarrhea and vomiting.  Symptoms continued for six days when my doctor ordered blood work, urinalysis, and stool sampling.  Results showed a high white blood cell count and a high eosinophilia count.  A few days later I was admitted to the hospital for severe dehydration due to continued vomiting and diarrhea. A colonoscopy and endoscopy were performed along with a biopsy of stomach wall to rule out a parasite infection.  Diagnosis concluded a suffered a severe allergic reaction to Restasis."


"I have been taking Cozaar for high blood pressure for 16 years with no problems so far."


"I'm 68 and have been using Levitra 20 mg for several years. It works great for me and wife with little side effects.

I purchase this medication from Global Pharmacy in Canada. The quality and effectiveness are the same as U.S. prescriptions. The cost is about $3.62 when paying by check and takes 2 weeks to receive your order in the mail.

Hope this helps with the cost."


"I don't know if I am applying it wrong (but thats not possible cause there is only one way to apply a gel),  but this thing does not work not even a little bit to make any kind of pain a little bit...painless. I can still feel EVERYTHING."


"Well I have been trying to lose weight for 4 years, since my hysterectomy.  I had tried everything, Phentermine, Plexus and so much more.  Nothing even budged the scale 1 pound.  Well I finally found a doctor who listened to the fact that I only eat about 1300 calories per day and still couldn't lose weight.  I chase 6 kids and am active outdoors and yet there was still no change.

Skeptical at first because after spending the $90.00 for my first prescription, I only saw a budge of about 0.7 pounds in the first week.  I began with Contrave on July 11 and as of today I am taking 2 in the morning 1 in the evening and I am down 7.3 pounds.  I still have a long way to go but at least the scale is now going down."


"I have had severe grade 4 cystic acne for well over 10 years now. I only really get cystic acne on my chin and jaw line (the rest of my skin is immaculate) and I don't have these nodules constantly, just every month or so. My nodules were so bad and large that I would need 3 to 4 injections to bring the swelling down. My initial road with Aczone was rough and truthfully did not work very well until I started to use it with other products. I still continued to break out and was losing hope, however Aczone in combination with these 2 other products has worked miracles for me.  I use Equate BP cleanser and Alpha Hydrox intensive serum 14%  (the best product ever) over the Aczone 2 times a day and my results have been amazing."


"I just got through my first pack of Ortho Cyclen and have noticed a few side effects: increased sensitivity, vaginal dryness, spotting, and acne. I had really clear skin and never any acne problems before starting this pill (except the occasional pimple around that time of the month), but now it seems as though my face breaks out every few days. As for the vaginal dryness, I never had any problems with that before either. Now sex is really painful unless I make sure to use lube. Hopefully these side effects go away once my body adjusts."


"About a week ago I experienced a somewhat traumatic event that kept me awake at night. I felt as soon as the sun went down my anxiety started to gradually rise until I had pain in my chest and was hypventilating. Nothing could calm me down or get me to sleep. I finally went to see my doctor and he gave me 10 days of Ativan. Last night was the first time I took one, or any benzo for that matter, and it was like a miracle worker. Within 10 minutes of taking one 0.5g sublingual tab it's like all the anxiety in me went out the window. I felt I still needed to control my thoughts to steer away from provoking an attack but it sincerely helped calm me down to a point where I felt safe and was able to sleep. Definitely recommend."


"I have both plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and this has helped BOTH immensely. I had no idea it was also used for psoriasis, but I currently have only about 4 lesions on my whole body, NONE on my scalp, in my ears or skin folds (this is AMAZING). For PsA, I was only diagnosed with that about a year ago (I thought I had Osteoarthritis until the surgeon told me the operation would be riskier because of PsA!). I immediately went to a rheumatologist & started meds. Cancelled surgery and I'm doing pretty well. Not entirely pain free, but HUGELY improved! Insurance originally approved the med but is now questioning it. Waiting for a ruling."


"It really does work, the one side effect you have to overcome is it makes it difficult to sleep at night."


"I took 7.5 mg and it worked.  Had a great nights sleep.  Felt very very tired and sluggish all day.  Have read multiple reviews that say this should subside.  I will cut the 7.5 in half for tonight to see if I can get the sleeping results without the exhaustion the next day.  I don't take any mess more than I absolutely have to."


"My depression improved, but a concern I have been experiencing is sensitivity to sun light."


"Personally, I never really had bad acne just here and there kinda thing so when I had brought up it being embarrassing to my doctor she prescribed clindamycin to me and I swear to you it's the best thing that has ever happened to me. I cleared up in a couple weeks and even my scarring was gone. only pitfall is the drying effect. Highly recommend."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I had read lots of horrible reviews and was dreading this prep. However, I followed hospital instructions to the letter. A low residue diet for three days beforehand. Drank Moviprep as instructed starting at 6 pm. By 8 pm I was empty. Very effective. Slight stomach cramps for 20 minutes. In the midst of second dose now. Not a pleasant taste but it works and I get an excuse to eat Jelly Babies!
I'm in UK and costs covered by NHS"


"I have been suffering pain/irritation/distraction where my eyeglasses touch my face for over a decade.  Since I also have very severe dry eye syndrome, so my treatments have always focused on my eyes, out of desperation, I tried to treat my skin conditions instead since last year and tried different skin creams, including those with steroids, then came to Epiceram in May 2017.

I have been using Epiceram since May, and my conditions have been improving every day, even though very slowly, understandably considering how bad and long my conditions are.  I test my improvements by put my eyeglasses on and feel the level of pain and irritation under the nosepads, and Finally, yesterday, I began to wear glasses again...Amazing stuff"


"I switched to Cryselle two months ago because my periods were very heavy on my old birth control.  Since switching to Cryselle, my periods are very light, I have very little cramping, my face has been clearer and I have been headache free.  I wish that  I had switched sooner."


"After suffering with slight anxiety and what I now look back and recognize as mild depression for years my anxiety "blew up" one year ago. It manifested itself in severe panic attacks about diseases, life, intrusive thoughts, and thinking that I was going crazy. It got worse for 8 months until I figured I was going to die or find a med that worked. I tried 2 prior to Lexapro and they were awful. I had no quality of life and honestly thought I'd be dead by now. Lexapro SAVED my life. It kicked in in about 5 weeks and I had some rough patches for a few more. At week 8 I was me again. At times I still have severe anxiety with intrusive thoughts but they are easy to push away. I have a life again!"


"Apri did what it was supposed to do. But during the few months that I had it I was very depressed and had dark thoughts. I would cry for a week straight for no reason. I also had no sex drive. It affected me and my relationship. Now I switched from it and feel much better. No weight gain or other side affects. Regular periods, lighter than before. Each birth control affects people differently but this one was not the one from me."


"I've been taking this medicine since I stopped drinking - 12 years ago!  It was the ONLY medicine that ever worked for my panic attacks and depression.  I had no idea at the time that they were related.  I had been an alcoholic for about 15 years, and had almost given up.  A lady at work told me about it - totally by chance, and so I tried it.  It worked so well after a few weeks I was able to get outside and function again, and I was able to get off the alcohol.  I take it only in the morning and just after eating around lunchtime.  If I take it too late in the day, it keeps me awake half the night.  My speech has become a little hesitant over the last few years - a rare side effect.  But it's manageable and worth the trade-off."


"The doctor took me off of the Incivek after 7 weeks. My hemoglobins were at 14.4 when the therapy started and went down to 5.9! I had two blood transfusions, which after the second transfusion brought me up to the high 9's low 10's and they seemed to hold their own after discontinuing the Incivek. Guess the 7 weeks was long enough though. Every check so far I have been virus free. Am still to do my 6 month check but so far so good and I am very confident that the virus is gone. After taking me off the Inciveck and adjusting the other meds I ended up having to do therapy for 48 weeks instead of the original 24 weeks."


"I started taking atenolol 12.5mg for my near syncope condition.  I was having near fainting spells-took a tilt table test and starting feeling bad after 18 minutes.  I was given a stressor around that time and then passed out.  I needed more than the atenolol to be able to function and work, etc. so my cardiologist put me on 10 mg Paxil.  I had to up it to 20mg and have been on this cocktail of medicines for approximately 4 years now. I have some moments when I feel lightheaded but nothing severe. This has been working for me pretty well though."


"I am 30 years old and I have never taken birth control pills before. I had skin that was so dry that every morning the skin on my cheeks flaked off. It almost looked like a bad sunburn that resulted in peeling skin. My right cheek was so red and inflamed but after taking the first pill, I noticed a difference the very next day. I have taken 7 pills and so far so good. My cheeks are soft and finally look like regular skin. The redness on my right cheek is fading and it doesn't hurt to apply makeup anymore. I am so excited to see how much better my skin gets. No side effects yet. I hope I don't get any when I get to the other colored pills."


"I have osteoarthritis in my right knee, and I run.  I also get IT band pain.  So sometimes, I am so stiff and achy either from running, or just because.  I get super stiff behind my knee, and it makes it hard to even walk, or straighten my leg all the way.  I take ibuprofen, I ice it...and that helps some.  I woke up this morning with it being extremely stiff behind my knee.  I applied Pennsaid all over the back and front of my knee.  No kidding - within 5 minutes, most of that stiffness is GONE.  I am in shock.  And if you have knee pain, you know how debilitating it can feel.  This stuff is INSANE - in a good way!!  I'm so glad I have it.  I literally can't believe how much it helped me.  And no, I don't work for a pharmaceutical company."


"Today, I had the Skyla inserted in me. it took about 10-15 mins to insert, the insertion was uncomfortable and had about two pinches that lasted one second that hurt, but nothing unbearable. I'm bleeding a little tonight but my doctor said that is normal from the insertion. after the insertion I got white in my face, hot, and uncomfortable because my cramping was awful. My doctor wouldn't let my drive so my mom had to pick me up. My doctor gave me a heating pad, ibuprofen and water before I left. I went home and took about an hour long nap and felt so much better when I woke up. I took it easy for the rest of the day and haven't had cramps but in still bleeding a little. hopefully I won't have anymore side effects"


"I took the first dose of Actemra and felt a little dizzy but that did not last long.  My stiffness was reduced and for the first time in two years felt like myself again. The only problem is that my lip was slightly swollen but went away in about two days. The medicine last for about 4-5 days then I started having severe pain in my joints especially my elbows and shoulders. I had to take pain medication which did not help much.  Overall I love this medication and I can't wait for my weekly injection."


"I've had the nexplanon for a little over a year and a half. At first I loved it. I didn't have to remember to take a pill everyday which was very convenient. Fastforward to now... I have been on my cycle for almost a month now. It has been ridiculous. I've spent at least $100 on tampons. I'm having it removed this Wednesday. I also know of other women that have had this issue as well.  Whenever I first got the device I was having very light periods and then out of nowhere they would go from only having it for 2 days to a week, but now its a month and I'm done with it."


"I've had this inserted for about 7 months. I love it. I have 1 period when it was put in and nothing after but what I hate are the mood swings and I feel kicking in my stomach after multiple test I am not pregnant but the kicking still is present for the time being, it's freaky!"


"I have been on it for over a year.  Only problem is a problem with retarded ejaculation.  If I plan on sex Sunday I skip a dose Saturday and take the Sunday dose after sex.  It works for me."


"Excellent , no need to say more. Life changing for me. I am happy and don't hurt anymore. I actually have knuckles and can close my hands. I wake up not hurting, since I just have got use to the pain I did not realize how bad my condition was. You have no CHOICE if you understand. I had taken all types of pills and creams, fish oil, vitamins and none helped. Third shot 12-11-2012."


"My Dr. started me on 50mg then slowly went up to 100  then 150 and now 200 mg within 3 months. I had anxiety for about 15 years and didn't realize I was that bad. My general practioner had me on Ativan and I have been on that for a good 10 years. I thought that was the end all/be all because it took away the panic for the time being - instant fix. I'm 42 years old, like to excerise, working mom with a full life and I hated having panic attacks at the mall, small spaces, etc. I really thought I would always be that way and just had to deal with it but honestly the Zoloft saved me. It makes you so positive and you don't focus on the stuff that would bring on anxiety. I wished  I would've had this long before now. Give it time.. it WILL work"


"I was given nitrofurantoin for cystitis many years ago and while it cleared the infection it also made me very nauseous and weak. This time, however, I was prescribed it in the form of Macrodantin capsules and I had no side effects whatsoever. Because of my previous experience I was really quite scared to take it, but began with half the dose prescribed just to see how I'd feel. When I didn't feel sick after the first couple of half-doses I upped it to the full dose and was fine, no nausea at all or any other side effects. I took it with meals, but not always with a full meal, sometimes only with a snack, but it still didn't make me feel sick. I suppose the lesson learned from reading all these posts is that we're all different."


"I have been taking Effexor for several years, first starting at 50, 75 then 150mg. As far as treating my depression it has been the best. I am a totally different person when taking it. I do have weird dreams, but I would rather have those than be a living nightmare in reality. What I do not like about Effexor is that it excaberates my chronic constipation condition. I have tried taking other anti-depressants, but they did not work as well treating my depression as Effexor."


"Hypertriglycerides  450 - 500.  Exercise, weight loss and diet change made little difference.  Started Vascepa four months ago. It lowered my bad numbers by 50%. I feel better than I have in past 10 years. Side benefits: My skin is smooth and softer with fine lines reduced and I seem to have more energy.  I highly, highly recommend Vascepa."


"It does help a bit on stiffness and swelling. Please be sure to drink plenty of water as it can rise your creatine levels and lead to kidney problems if you don't stay hydrated."


"No matter what medication I take I only sleep between 4 - 6 hours before waking.  After trying Silenor, I tossed and turned all night, waking up every few hours and felt a bit nauseous in the morning.  I was so hopeful by all the good reviews on here, I figured I'd give it a shot.  "


"This birth control was painless to in. In the first 9 months I did spot a lot. At first my periods were normal but they became very light but lasted a long time. At one point I had light spotting everyday for a month. It was driving me insane but I decided to wait and thankfully the bleeding completely stopped. Before I got the implant I did have very bad cramping, I experienced very light to zero cramping. I like having the implant but I do sometimes feel like it makes my mind foggy, it might be me but I wasn't like this before the implant. I most likely won't get another placed in right away when I have to get it removed."


"NO! Like someone said earlier, every pill effects every women differently...but NO! Mood swings galore, like you would not believe.  So bad some days I felt I was loosing my mind. This happened to me once before on a different pill and I wasn't aware of it but, this time around I knew to be in touch with my body while using a different pill."


"I've been taking Xyrem for about 6 yrs at 4.5gms 2 x a night. My doctor said I had the worst case of Cataplexy he'd seen in his career! Xyrem with 40mgs of Desoxyn and 150mgs of Effexor during the day I have a life again! I still have to nap about midday and I still won't chance a comedy club (the Cataplexy still sneaks in once in a while) but I hope to some day. I found out the hard way to make sure you don't drink anything before taking because you will NOT wake up to pee until the dose wears off! A small price to pay when I consider what it was like before Xyrem. "


"I have had hot flashes and sweating while on this medicine which after a couple weeks have subsided. I am only half way through my first pack but have had a lot of emotional depressiom/anxiety since I started it. I was taken off of cymbalta and given savella. So far I haven't had any more energy but I am going to give it 2 more weeks which will be a month"


"I was an habitual smoker for 40 years. My car wouldn't start if I didn't light a CIG! I lit up when on the phone,  while drinking coffee,  after meals,  on break at work! So I knew I would not only have the cravings to attack but the habits also.
I set goals each day of the 1st 7 days on how many I would smoke that day reducing the number each day until I got to 1  on the last day!"


"I have no appetite and I do have nausea.  I have lost 11 pounds this month.  I did miss 1 week of work because I had no energy and felt like I had the flu."


"I was 350# Jan 2016 my A1C was 7.7 my liver enzymes 176- it was lose weight or else. I gave up all forms of sweets started eating better much less portions. As of Nov 5 2016 I have lost 94# and 14 inches, my A1C 5.5, liver enzymes 24 very happy and still losing. Remember diets begin and end so don't diet instead  make a lifestyle change. It can be done if I can do it so can anyone."


Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine

"I take Donnatal with Reglan 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. It helps with the intestinal and stomach cramps! Plus it also helps with the diarrhea. It is a miracle drug and I am glad I asked my doctor about it plus the phenobarbital in the Donnatal helps my anxiety!"


"So far, Abilify seems to be the one drug that has worked for me. My mood is much more stable and I have actually been feeling good for the first time in a long time. One good side effect is that it has caused me to lose weight. I really don't have much of an appetite anymore. At the beginning I had quite a bit of nausea but that has passed. A negative side effect I have been experiencing is sleepiness. It is almost to the point where I can't function during the day because I am so tired. My doctor recently cut my dose in half so I am hoping that does the trick."


"I have been fighting High BP and anxiety for 11 year with no relief. Tried every class of BP meds and SSIR meds. Its early yet but my BP is down from 170/100 to 130/80. I just switched to Buspar 10 mg twice a say, Nifedipine 30 mg and 0.5 mg clonazepam. I'm praying this is the magic bullet. Don't give up!"


"My epilepsy began when I was 7 years old and I've always been treated with multiple drugs because seizures didn't stop. I've been using keppra for 3 weeks and haven't had any seizures. I'm so happy with this drug. The only side effect I've felt is I get a bit sleepy after taking the pill. I surely recommend it."


"Only side effects and no result"


"Extremely happy with results of this pill. At 5'4" I began at 163 and ended at 134 pounds. I lost the majority of weight in the first 2 months and began having slower results in the third. I did not experience any of the negative side effects while taking. My doctor had me ween off before reaching the highest dose and I have not gained weight back but do fluctuate 1-3 pounds throughout the week depending on my food choices. I began working out regularly a minimum of 3 days a week before starting this pill and my results have kept me motivated to continue. I did follow a lower carb diet in the beginning but noticed I did not gain back when adding in cheat days while on this pill."


"I've used about 3 different brands of birth control and this one is by far the worst. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. I took a break from pills for a couple months and when I started back up, I started using Lutera. I've been using it for 4-5 months and I feel horrible. I CAN say that It does a great job at protecting from birth and my periods haven't been a problem at all, but I feel horrible. I don't feel like myself at all. I feel disconnected/groggy almost all the time. My libido is completely gone now. Mood swings. I've been so unlike myself for the past few months so I've decided to stop taking them."


"I've been taking claravis for 3 months and have had significant improvement in my adult cystic acne.  I was VERY worried about side effects. I definitely have dry, chapped lips and my cholesterol has gone up. My skin/hair isn't dry, but, I normally have very greasy skin/hair. My olive skin wasn't that sun sensitive, I still took precautions at the beach (sunblock, hats, umbrellas). Per my DR: Supplements (including protein powder) & OTC drugs that are processed by your liver/kidneys are to be avoided.  My DR told me to check with them before taking other medication. Side effects are real but very manageable. This drug really works! Stay hydrated, moisturize, and carry aquaphor for chapped lips!"


"While taking lower dose I felt better than since taking higher dose, my breathing suffers more also more light headed"


"Out of all the medications my son uses, this is very helpful.  To my surprise this medication is discontinued in the USA and overseas. This is a very old medication and works wonderful to help my son carry out a normal life for himself. Please let us all vote and have this medication back in the pharmacy. Thank you. "


"I had the paragard inserted 2 months ago and am on my 2nd period with it. I'm 33 with 2 daughters and cannot tolerate hormones, they make me angry and make sex painful. So far I love the paragard. I was nervous after reading all the reviews about the insertion and I even voiced my concerns to one of the nurses at planned parenthood. She told me she had the mirena inserted during her lunch break and was able to work fine. She had no kids and said it wasn't bad, she also told me how many women she witnessed being dramatic during insertion, and that as long as I took the alieve, it wouldn't hurt too much. Insertion went smoothly and painlessly. Now my periods are a little heavier but not longer, no other side effects."


"I couldn't handle the side affects. Night sweats with intense anxiety and nausea. Couldn't sleep. Terrible. Only lasted 2 weeks."


"I am a creative artist and love what I do but suffering from severe depression has made it hard to create. Bipolar 2 was my diagnosis and with it came prescribed drugs such as Effexor, Abilify, and other antidepressants to try and cope. But, after 10 years of trial and error I found the perfect prescription, Lamotrigine, 100mg. My doctor recommended Abilify along with Lamotrigine. I was weaned off of Abilify and just continued Lamotrigine. Wow, did I notice a difference. I knew my cycles of depression pretty well, and I could feel them come. But, I never went into a deep spiral of depression ever since. I feel as  if it is a life preserver in stormy water...I can stay afloat. It stabilizes my moods and keeps me focused on being creatIve."


"Added 40 mg/day to Wellbutrin. I don't space out anymore, and actually do things start to finish.

My doctor said Wellbutrin may decrease the effect of stims, and lengthen effective time.

I don't experience any crashes with this combo, but have noticed that some effects from the Wellbutrin are a little less.

This combo is for me for now, but expect will need to change as tolerance grows. Needed 20mg in the AM to begin therapeutic effects.

Definitely could go to bed while on this, don't seem to experience any of the common side effects, or any speediness.

Actually increased my appetite (Wellbutrin suppressed)"


"I switched from Sprintec (due to breakthrough bleeding) and began Natazia.  Instantly, my appetite increased and I was moody.  I decided to ride it out for three months...what a mistake!  I became depressed and crazy.  Just switched today and hoping this new pill goes better."


"I used to stay in the hospital three days in a row trying to figure out what was wrong with my stomach. I didn't know what was wrong but I was in severe pain. To the point of rocking back and forth. They finally did an upper gi to find my condition . Prescribed me this and I haven't had an attack since."


"Been on this medicine for a month and had lots of trouble. Had palpitations and heart hurts. High blood pressure and don't know if I should stop taking this drug. Lost 20 pounds already."


"Metformin (Glucophage generic) works very well without any side effects (maybe a small bit of diarrhea and gas - but that helps getting rid of my constipation).  I am NOT overweight.  In great shape with running, playing tennis and golf, etc.  Age 65.  Never was overweight.  Got diabetes from drinking way too much Coca Cola and eating too much sweets (donuts, cake, candies, etc.).  Always burned off the sugar so never put on weight.  Never knew sugar was a poison that affects metabolism.  Started taking metformin (3 X 800 daily dosage two years ago. With diet changes, brought down my blood glucose level from 358 to 130, and A1C from 15.9 to 6.7.  Not out of the woods yet, but huge improvement and metformin is the only drug that works for me"


"I went on Accutane 25 years ago for mild acne. As a young woman you do not want to be worried about pimples on your face. I went on the standard dose - 40mg a day. I had mild dry lips - buy Elizabeth Arden's 8 hour lip cream it's great. My skin afterwards was amazing and I did not have a pimple for 20 years afterwards. Just people raving about how perfect my skin was. I'm now 46 and in excellent health so for me there are no long term effects at all. Don't believe the horror stories on the Internet by people with an axe to grind. Accutane is the only drug that works for acne and for many people it is a permanent cure. I recommended it to a work colleague with severe cystic acne - now she has perfect skin too and it's changed her life."


"I started Wellbutrin (150 mg) two months ago. So far, it's been very effective. The only negative side effects I've noticed have been mild heart palpitations, some pretty severe weight loss (15 lbs in two weeks, most of it muscle mass), insomnia and a slight dip in my concentration levels. I can't eat certain foods anymore (like sugars and fried foods) without experiencing heart tremors and occasionally chest tightness (like a mild heart attack), but this has mostly gone away since I've started exercising again. On the other hand, I've stopped compulsively wanting to kill myself, my mind is a lot quieter, and I have stable energy throughout the day. I feel almost normal sometimes these days, and it's definitely a strange sensation."


"The Haldol worked great for controlling my Tourette's, but it came with too many side effects so I had to switch.  I gained ten pounds in the first week of use which tapered off after around three weeks, but the restlessness was unbearable.  I was put on Cogentin for it but then my vision became blurry and could not see anything within eighteen inches.  It was horrible."


"I gave this a 6 star because it effectively kept me not pregnant, and I wasn't the best about taking it exactly on time every day. However, I had some bad side effects. From month 8 to around month 16 for the 2 years I was taking it, my sex drive slowly decreased until it was nonexistent. I was also quick to anger/upset, and would become this way over nothing. I was also always exhausted. I thought all of these things were just me, until I completely got off hormones and started using Paragard. It was all caused by the pill, and I'm so glad to be off of it."


"End result of two C-sections and a hysterectomy is susceptibility to bladder infections after drinking too much coffee, caffeine or after sex. So I've tried many different remedies, one of which is taking Cipro. The antibiotic works to clear the infection BUT, the horrible yeast infections are unfathomable! I'd rather take more of another antibiotic than deal with the yeast infection which lingers for weeks. Now I have to get an anti fungal to clear up the itching, burning and discharge associated with taking the Cipro. Ugh!"


"I've been off the drink now for 5 years!! I'm 60 yrs old, have always drank. My life went tits up, so ended up drinking a full bottle off vodka every day for months on end. Librium saved my life but you have got to want to stop"


"I've been on this for 3, almost 4 years now. It's works wonderful. My acne cleared right up after about 6 months, my period became regular, I stopped getting cramps (I get like a stomach ache now) and I had no negative side effects what so ever. I get 3 months at a time and pay nothing!"


"I have had migraines forever. I have had to go to the hospital and they would give me shots of Toradol, Phenergran and Dilaudid. It worked but it made me sick and my headache came back as soon as I finally woke-up. I had one that helped the most which was amitriptyline but I gained so much weight from it, I quit it and gave up until recently I went to the after hours clinic and they prescribed me Fioricet tablets 4 times a day for headaches. It's the best prescription ever and better it only cost 13 dollars and works 100% better."


"Almost everything I find about this medication is tied to addiction. However, my case is quite different. I am a severe chronic pain patient. I have tried fentanyl, lortab, morphine, tramadol, and a few others to try to get my pain to be managed. Nothing worked until I gave up on opiates helping me, and detoxed off them. While detoxing, I realized that yucky orange pill that supposed to be helping my withdrawals (which I never had) was working awesome on my pain. I went through the detox thinking the opiates were causing the pain. About 24 hours after leaving the hospital, and my last Suboxone dose, the pain came back hard. I then started back on the Suboxone, and I have my life back. For me this little pill is a miracle!"


"I started about 6 weeks ago. I have list 13lbs so far. No side effects.  I will keep at as long as its working."


"This drug saved my life. I never thought I'd say that but due to a health issue I have had chronic tension headaches that have now disappeared! Oh and my depression and anxiety are gone on this. I'm able to feel blissful. I'm able to handle tough situations. I'm able to live. Give it time to work cause it could make your life so much better."


"Best cold sore product available. I've been getting cold sores for years and each outbreak usually puts me in hiding for at least a week. Denavir usually keeps it from forming into breakouts and cuts breakout times by 2/3s.

Coupons are available on the company's product site to help defray the substantial costs for the medicine. As someone who has suffered breakouts for years, I'd recommend this product at any price. But it's nice to have a coupon to make it more affordable."


"Did not work on me at all. I was on 50mg"


"Do not take this spray. I experienced 2 weeks of hell. Massively increased anxiety and panic attacks, depression, blurred vision, headaches, fatigue, restlessness. I though I was going crazy! I put it down to the anxiety and thought I was just having a relapse. Turns out, it was the steroids in the spray. 1 week off it and my eyesight is slowly returning to normal but still have the anxiety and killer sinus pain. Not recommended."


"I am actually just starting Zoloft for very consistent anxiety and probably depression that I am unaware of but I'm sure its there.  I have tried propranol which will masque my anxiety but always seems to come back.  Now I am waking up in the middle of the night with ringing ears and high heart rate.  The Dr. has run about every test in the world and can't find anything wrong with me.  I just want to feel normal and live a healthy life.  I have heard the first two weeks can be rough with increased anxiety but I need to give it a shot.

Hope to have good feedback soon."


"This medication helped me. I took it for years. I don't know who took this off the market. You claim to care about people, if you really cared you would be interested in what helped people."


"This drug was extremely effective at treating my psoriasis.  I have fairly severe Guttate psoriasis in which I develop small spots over large areas of my body (as opposed to one large, localized spot).  After applying Taclonex for only three days or so, the spots began to clear up almost completely.  There are no side effects that I notice with this medication.  The only negative involved is that the salve is greasy and difficult to apply.  I would literally spend twenty minutes applying it to all the small spots on my body twice a day.  That, combined with the fact that my whole body would be covered in a thin greasy film, led me to eventually seek out other treatment.  If these don't apply to you, this medicine is hard to beat."


"Wanted to share my experience - I did not take this drug Trulicity - my mum did. My mum took this drug for approx. about 6 months and she lost a lot of weight - however, she seemed to get quite a lot of abdominal pain. 1 night she had to home from work - she was in severe pain in her stomach, vomiting and sweating and ended up in A&E. Turns out she had severe acute pancreatitis - she spent nearly 4 months in hospital. She had necrosis of the pancreas and had most of her pancreas removed. She was extremely ill. She died from clots and a stroke in the end. I am convinced this was started from trucility. DO NOT TAKE THE RISK, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, STOP WHEN YOU GET SIDE EFFECTS! I lost my mum. I don't want anyone else to go through the same."


"I had roller coaster episodes of depression that was not seem to be cured from multiple Ssri that i tried.am struggling against depession for 6 years.The only miracle drug that worked is only chlomipramine.whenever i feel depression i just havr to adjust its dose and it start working again"


"I've had what they said was blepharitis all of my life.  It started spreading under a lower eyelid so I went to a dermatologist (after spending hundreds at an opthamologist and him putting me on several antibiotics and eyedrops).  She put me on Oracea and it made it so much better;  even the bloodshot, scratchy eyes.  The only drawback is that it has given me severe heartburn, which I've never had before.  "


"I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in the first grade and was put on many different ADHD medicines like Ritalin and Cycler to name a few and had bad experiences with both so in the 5th grade I took myself off of them and my grade dropped to d's & f's and I dropped out in 9th grade. Recentley I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was put on Depakote and Seroquel recently my doctor wanted to try me on Adderall and it has worked wonders for me. It has helped me stay focused and am able to sit still and it has helped with my bipolar disorder and I am no longer tired all day to to my pain management medicines. I highly recommend this medicine for anyone with ADHD and bipolar disorder. The only side effect is teeth grinding. Awesome medicine."


"I was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis as well as vasculitis when I was 5. I'm 38 now and still move remarkably well.  I've had my ups and downs through the years but these disease modifying drugs are miracles.  I've been on Rituxan for 4 years now.  My infusions do take longer than usual since I do experience a cold sweat trembling reaction if the medicine is stepped up to fast.  Actually I find the pretreatment meds more difficult than the Rituxan.  The benadryl puts me to sleep for most of it, however the medrol makes me bounce off the walls later in the evening.  Usually by the next day all is well. I can live 8 months to a year virtually arthritis free"


"I have been hypertensive for a little over 12 years. I have tried many meds to reduce it. All worked, but they also had negative side effects. After chatting with my Pharmacist and Doctor we started me on Amlodipine 10mg daily. This was maybe two years ago. After losing weight and starting to exercise more, I am now down to 2.5mg daily and no negative side effects. I recently started to supplement magnesium in the morning and evening and my pressures have further reduced."


"Had an on again, off again strep virus for the last year.  24 hours later after taking Levaquin and I can tell a difference.  Obviously a powerful medicine.  If you are an experienced sinus/throat person and you've tried all of the over the counter medicine, alternative and weaker antibiotic version give this one a try.  There are risks to taking this medicine.  If you are not to sensitive, do it!  This seems to be the only one with any effect that I tried."


"This stuff is pretty potent, but AMAZING. I love this. I am 22 years old now and have had acne since I was 14. I tried everything out there, from soap, to creams, to every lotion and pill, and NOTHING worked for me. I even tried Proactive for a few months, and saw no results. I have been on ACCUTANE now for almost 3 months, and my acne is gone. And it's really simple, all you do it take a pill once a day, and the power of Accutane just completely destroys your acne. The only side effect I have noticed is dry lips and skin, but it's okay as long as I carry chapstick and lotion and I'm alright. But other then that, this is a cure for me and I only have 3 months left."


"It cost me $3 for six tablets with insurance. When I was vomiting every couple hours for a week and was prescribed Zofran, it reduced my vomiting to one or twice a day for the next two weeks as compared to every couple hours. It is now the third week I've been sick, and the drug works within an hour for me. There were a couple days my prescription ran out, and I started throwing up 10 times in a day again. Highly recommend"


"I had the IUD inserted 5 days ago and so far  cannot comment on its effectiveness but I have to say that the insertion was the most painful thing I've experiened and I have loads of tattoos and piercings and a high pain tolerance. It felt like someone was ripping my insides. It was a severe cramp straight away and the rest of the day I lay on the sofa in tears. Never had children but I'm assuming the pain I felt was like contractions of early labour. The cramps come and go but I started my period the very next day after it being inserted so I cannot comment on how long the bleeding has lasted or anything. Period doesn't seem any heavier but the cramps are much worse. Sex hurts any other way than missionary. So far anyway."


"Been on Sertraline for 3 weeks now,50mg/day.
First 3days I felt very up,happy inside,great feeling. Then for 2 days a had an constant headache.Then for 3 days I had aches and pains down my back and the back of my legs,like restless legs,my skin was tender to touch on back and back of legs,almost flu like.
Then after that I've gone back to before,irritable ,snappy, short tempered, no motivation, don't want to talk to anyone,low sex drive and low appetite,thirsty all the time,stomach problems, today I'm feeling sick but not sure if it's a one off.
I have my next appointment in 1 week and not too sure if I should continue on the 50mg or up it to 100mg a day as the doctor said we start off at the lowest dose and can triple it."


"Just started taking this med 5 days ago after 5 years on Celexa. Celexa always left me at an "I'm fine" state and I just said that "I just am older, so I shouldn't expect to have the energy I had in high school" (I'm 26). Two months ago, my meds seemed to stop working all together. My doc decided we should counter-taper meds between Celexa and Cymbalta.  Day one of Cymbalta on the lowest dose, I felt absolutely amazing. I have all of my full range of emotions and so much energy and concentration! For about 8 hours on Day 2, my eyebrow would twitch on and off, but that's gone. I'm planning on discussing with my doc about keeping the low dose (he suggested one up) and just completely getting rid of Celexa and see how that works. I'm ecstatic!"


"Have been using for almost a month.  Have had about a dozen dark brown, non raised warts around the  base of penis and pubic mound for about a year. . Anyways they are slowly lightening in color and seem to be going away. Even being moderately careful Ive had a few sores and severe itching(nothing too horrible).  Make sure to use a q tip and apply a ball point pen tip sized amount to the wart only. Even then you can still get some cream on healthy skin and cause small sores. I am confident that this cream will eventually kill all the warts slowly but surely. Dont be afraid of the cream, just respect it. I believe all the people having horrible side effects put entirely too much on. This isn't a medication that you just slather on!!!"


"I can go another 2 years with this. I haven't gained any weight but my appetite goes back and forth for one day. I can eat once a day or some days I eat four times a day. My sex drive has stayed the same, my hair also broke off in the middle. But since I am a college student and I didn't want any mishaps that's why I got it. One thing I can say is that is really does work if you don't want kids. But the doctor can never tell you how many changes your body can go through. "


"I had Mirena for one year and 2 months and finally call my OB to remove it yesterday. It works great if you don't want to get pregnant. And it doesn't affect my sex drive at all. But began having few cramps after I work out and break out a lot, that I can't tolerate any anymore. I'm on pills right now. My OB told me that pills will clear my acne. So hopefully it does."


"I started using Drysol about 9 years ago and it has been amazing! I was sweating in my hands, feet, and armpits and now it has gotten to the point were I can apply it twice a month and I can last a long time without sweating. I am so glad I found it.  I would recommended for everyone.  If it doesn't work for you the first time keep trying it. It might eventually start working."


"Did the 10 day trail then followed with 20 additional days to give it a full trial. 20mg did nothing. Not impressed at all. If you have been on sleep meds before don't bother."


"Last year when I had back pain my GP prescribed this medicine. It worked very well and I have no side effects. I stopped taking the medicine after the pain decreased and gradually disappeared. Recently, the pain came back and I am thinking to take it again but I don't know whether I should take the same medicine as it is still not out of date."


"I'm 19 and I've been taking Loestrin 24 Fe for about 4 years. When I started taking the birth control I did have some crappy side effects such as bloating, weight gain, and a lot of spotting to a flow like a regular period but it went away after 2 months of using it. I do only have my period every 2 to 3 months for a week, but it definitely beats having it every 3 to 4 months very heavily for almost the entire month.The only things I'm not all that happy about are the mood swings never went away, I do still have them, but I can control it and aren't nearly as crazy as they used to be. And recently my breasts sank about a cup size. I don't know if it's because of taking the birth control for so long or not."


"Have had a mixture of Trigeminal Neuralgia and Cluster Migraines. (Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania) for 14 years. Have tried every single medication available and even had a Caudal Nueroplasty done 1 month ago. Nothing worked. Had severe pains up to 8 times a day all lasting around 40 minutes. Two weeks ago I had Botox injections. I have been pain free for 5 days. There are side effects like very stiff neck and shoulder muscles, slightly tight throat on swallowing, blurred vision from time to time and a slightly puffy right eye. Beyond that the Botox works for me and have no regrets. I can live with the discomfort I have now as I have a life again and do not get the chronic pains all day."


"I've been on Sprintec since I was 14 (now 19) and I love it. I used to have moderate-heavy bleeding for at least a week before I started taking it and now my periods are light-moderate for 3 or 4, sometimes 5 days. I normally get one pimple around the time of my cycle and that's it, although I never had much of a skin problem before starting the pill either. I'm extremely sensitive to emotional side effects of medicines, I've even had changes from asthma medicine in the past, but I didn't notice much noteworthy from taking this pill. No weight gain, no pregnancy scares, and reduced cramping. It's perfect."


"I have been on Sprintec for seven months now and I haven't had any problems with it. It regulates my periods, and my period only lasts for 2-3 days. I have actually lost weight while being on Sprintec. It all depends on your body though so don't worry about the bad reviews because if it doesn't work for you it will work for someone else."


"Worked really well for irritable bowel syndrome, but unfortunately it affected my blood pressure."


"I NEVER write reviews but if I can help someone out its worth it! I got the nexplanon after I had my son and I hated it. The only reason I'm rating it as a 2 because I didn't get pregnant or have a period. That was nice, but the hormonal acne is NOT WORTH it at all. At least not to me. I started breaking out little by little until I started getting cystic acne that would last for weeks. I was to the point that I couldn't not wear make up besides when I slept and I hated that. I also never wanted to go out in public either. I got it out 2 days ago and got on the pill and my face is ALREADY clearing up. The nexplanon works different for everyone, but I just wanted to share my experience."


"I've tried many anti depressants and this helps me the most. I cannot afford it though.  I'm all out now and I won't be able to get it now."


"Levora is the only birth control I have ever taken so I had nothing to compare it to. My acne has cleared up nicely but have not noticed any change in breast size. My periods aren't much better than what they were except now they're on time. I haven't gotten pregnant but every month I worry at the slightest symptom I probably get from these pills. I have noticed crazy emotions as well as crying a lot more."


"I have been on MSContin for about 6 months now and I use as my primary pain medicine. It has helped me more than any other pain medicine that the doctor has tried on me. As, I have already stated it is my primary pain medicine, taken every 12 hours.  I also take oxycodone 30mg, 4 times a day for the break through pain."


"My doctor prescribed this for me when I was dealing with pain from a fractured sternum. After dealing with the pain for over a year we tried this. Fantastic results. Required only 3 weeks of treatment and the pain resolved."


"As far as birth controls go, this is slightly more tolerable than any of my past experiences (not saying much). My first shot was August 2nd. It's September 12th. I have actually lost weight, which I attribute to the Ketogenic diet I started 2 weeks ago. My acne got worse at first, but I discovered cell salt #12 (srsly look it up #lifechanged) and my skin has never been better. My maybe-S/O mentioned that I've been moody, but I chalk it up to it making me less tolerant of his shit ;) I've been on my period since August 16th, so I've been without sex for a while (might explain the moodiness). Point: is any birth control worth it? Lower sex drive? Weight gain? Irregular periods? Change in personality? Let's use condoms, y'all <3"


"I have more of a questions.  i had been on lexapro 20 for 15 years. I had one anxiety attack that lasted a week before I felt better.  I am now on Viibryd the first couple of weeks were great but now I'm so depressed and having anxiety.  Can I just go back to lexapro? Its the weekend and I don't think I can wait until Monday to see my dr."


"Doc prescribed this medication to control my high heart rate after a 3 day hospitalization due to supra ventricular tachycardia. I had horrible side effects. Terrible insomnia, sometimes awake for 24 hours. Palpitations. Heavy congested feeling in chest. Anxiety. I was only on it for 10 days! Switched to metoprolol and after 2 days started to feel tons better!!!"


"I had breast cancer 24 years ago. Was treated with chemo and radiation. Earlier this year Doctors discovered that I had metastatic cancer. A nine inch cancer between the lung and rib cage. Side effects of Ibrance were a little rough at first but eased up as time went by. Stomach problems, headaches, weakness but they eased up as time went by. I learned that I had to drink lots of water. It is now 8 months later and My cancer is in remission."


"I have been on this pill which is my first birth control pill ever. I am 34 and the first month I took the pill I had some nausea which seemed to be on a timed schedule. I started the first pack on a Sunday and did not take the placebo pills at all. I just kept taking the active pills and the next month I did not have a period but by the second row of pack two I started spotting, and now that I am on pack three I have been bleeding for an entire month. I will take the placebo pills at the end of pack three because I think my results are my own fault, I just thought if I kept taking active pills I would not bleed at all. For the most part I have no issues that were not caused by my own actions, I have lost two dress sizes."


"At my last visit my doctor recommended trying Lo Loestrin and explained it as the "evolutionary" step-up from Loestrin 24. I was nervous, but my results have been amazing. I had maybe 2 days of spotting the first month but now I have a 1 day light period, hardly any cramps, and no mood swings. I've been on it for 4 months now and I am SO HAPPY I gave Lo Loestrin a chance."


"Im 20 yr old and have been on birth control for 2 yr now ive tried every pill and even the implant each of them have cause horrid pains and bleeding, i havent got pregnant but experience  bad moods and weight gain, nodoctor can seem to help its very frustrating that each  doctors visit ive only been  prescribed  a higher dosage  of the pill (now yaz) i feel like the only person who is experiencing  this and if the doctors cant help what the heck am i supposed  to do"


"2 yrs ago I suddenly became so constipated that I couldn't have gone using a jackhammer!! That's how bad it was but after using every OTC laxatives, enemas everything I couldn't go. SO I told my Dr what was going on and she prescribed Kristalose for 125.00 a month. No success in the beginning then got a tad better. Then I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism which slows everything down and was given medication for that. FINALLY I saw a commercial for MOM and realized I had not tried it before. SO I rushed out and got some. IT HAS CHARGE MY LIFE IN A GREAT WAY!!!  No more pain as I had for not going for a week. No CRAMPING. Just stay close to home after use and it works. Sometimes faster than others, but IT WILL work.

GOOD LUCK GUYS"


"Yes it may cost more; however, it changed my life for the better.  It is certainly not for all and many will chose not to embrace new delivery methods when they have decades of success with the prior.

Bottom line for me is that the drug works fantastic and has my a1c at a pre-D level.

 Btw I do not own stock or care what the market does, as long as the drug remains available.

-Be well"


"I used to work for a bank and I was being helped by one of my colleagues on opening an account for a customer. I was making many mistakes, I began to panic and I was sweating profusely. The customers wouldn't make much conversation with me because they felt they we're making me nervous. I had to excuse myself to take a breather in the break room! Xanax has helped me become more relaxed and socially open with strangers. I feel like my job interviews are going to be pleasant now! The only side effect I experience is tiredness after the medicine wears out, but that only lasted for about 1 hour for me."


"Works great been on it 2 1/2 months my toenails are not yellow anymore only the ends are a little bit. Had toenail fungus for 15 years they where thick and yellow had to file them a lot. Tryed everything to try to make it go away. I am on the generic brand of lamsil.  Side effects just watery poop for two weeks nothing more.  My feet are not dry anymore there soft. I can wear sandals now without wearing fake toenails or finger nail polish. When on this file the nail down to get the fungus and keep doing it use a different file each time don't wear socks to long keep your feet clean."


"This medication is absolutely wonderful! I am much happier and calmer, but no mania either. The only downside is the weight gain. Other than that, Symbyax makes me feel great!"


"I had the ParaGard inserted on April 1st. The day after, I broke in a rash all over the trunk of my body. It wasn't bothersome, and I was too occupied dealing with those killer cramps. Later the next week the rash started itching so I called and was told to take Benadryl because I didn't want to have it removed when my body might adjust. The rash only got worse so I ended up having to have it removed. This obviously was not the IUD's fault and I would have loved to keep it in because it contains no hormones. It was quite painful going in, I won't lie. But it's manageable, you might think you're dying but you're not. Be sure to take a few days off work, dope up on Advil or other pain relieving drugs and rest! My heating pad worked wonders."


"I have just about tried everything to get rid of my Psorisis which I've had for 30 years progressively getting worse & have spent thousands of dollars on treatments with no success. After using scytera foam twice a day for 2 weeks then once a day for 2 weeks it has gone & not returned I was covered from my hair to my toes & everywhere in between. I can't believe the success I've had with this product. Thank you to the person that put it on the market my life is so much better now. I have had no side affects at all"


"One 15 mg dose caused melena and anaphylaxis. Scary stuff."


Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL

"I took Tricor for three years with non side effects. However, my LDL cholesterol level remained > 240. Use a statin when appropriate."


"I've been on Ortho-Tri-Cyclen for almost two years. I was put on it for acne but also to prevent pregnancy. It has cleared up my skin very much and I am not pregnant, however, in recent months something has changed. I get extremely nauseous/throw up hours after I take the pill (even if I eat before), I feel lightheaded and dizzy, sex drive has definitely decreased and I am losing weight. Pregnancy tests have come back negative so it is definitely this pill. Everyone is different but this pill has been making me so sick lately so I will be switching."


"I've had my implant since October 2013 and it's almost time for it to come out. since I got it, my periods have been so irregular and unpredictable. Actually getting to wait a month between periods has been a luxury I took for granted...I will bleed for a whole week and a half be off for a few days and start again for another week or so and then be off for a couple weeks. It's ridiculous. I can not wait to get it out. BUT it does serve VERY well as a birth control. I just wonder if I'll have a uterus left to ever have babies again after this. "


"Started 20mg about 6 months ago with another AD, seems to take the edge off my depression better than anything else I've tried. I've been through the gauntlet was in 3 different hospitals and on a handful of different meds. I tried ECT twice and I think that made me worse...was approved for TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) did 45 treatments and still don't feel like my old self. I'm now on 40mg viibryd and 100mg pristiq and am relatively stable. I have to use the bathroom at least 5+ times a day the diarrhea side effect just won't go away. My doc doesn't want to try new meds anymore so I'm stuck on my current regimen till I find a new doc. I'd recommend Viibryd if you can deal with the side effects."


"I've been taking Genvoya for about three months and have been experiencing some weird side effects and unsure if others have experienced as well they are Confusion, Memory loss, thought process  There are some days I find myself with slow thought process, unable to articulate well or find it hard to think of words and putting them together in sentences, I've said things and and a minute later I would forget what I've said and at times feel unable to focus.  I'm wondering if anyone had similar experiences?"


"After 20 years of getting up every hour and a 1/2 to urinate, I am now able to sleep for 6 hours without waking. This has changed my Life."


"Again, this is not for everyone. I had it in for about 11 months. For the first 5 months, I bled constantly, after that it was spotting. However, annoying nonetheless. Insertion was a little painful, but tolerate. The last 4-5 months, that's when everything started to get worse. It was constant spotting, my acne got worse, gained like 15 pounds, headaches, and fatigue. I am 20, with no kids. I switched to the pill, but I just read reviews on it and it has really bad reviews but I'm trying it out."


"After 17 years of complete toment to my family and myself, Lithium saved my life. Side effects can be tough to live with such as constant dry mouth, 25 lbs of weight gain, acne, and feeling very sluggish. Lithium SAVED MY LIFE!"


"It allowed me to continue to work while dropping the withdrawl side effects, which was not easy but I was able to handle it."


"Since auto accident that resulted in Occipital Neuralgia i have had dull pain in back of head, tingling/numbness in scalp and face, and headaches. I'm a 43 yr old healthy female And Neurologist prescribed this to take before bed because I sleep on my back which was affecting pain in back of head. Took one 500 mg before bed and was awful. Instant body shivers, tight chest and couldn't sleep. It did nothing to make me feel better. I will not take again. Did instantly call Dr on call because was scared of the affects and was told might just be allergic. Regardless this did nothing but make me feel awful before and after finally sleeping."


"I have had severe and debilitating whole back/shoulder/neck pain since I was 17 - I'm now 27 and have always been very active. I was given Vimovo, which did not help all that much; and although Ibuprofen did help more (though not entirely), it was more dangerous for long-term use.

I had a false positive for the TB skin test - if this happens to you, ask for the TB Quanteferon test - it was $90 out of pocket, but came back with a 100% negative test result and I was able to take my first injection within that week - it's sad because I had the false positive in Oct 2013 and had to wait until mid-Feb 2014 to start on Simponi.

Simponi itself is wonderful.  Within hours, I felt no pain at all and had no side-effects.  I can put on socks again!"


"I call it miraculous. I couldn't breathe at night when I had a cold. Mother in law gave me Otrivin and it unblocked my nose in a few seconds. I now use it whenever I have nose congestion and it performs each and every time. I honestly am so glad there is finally an effective drug for nose congestion."


"I have been in a clinical trial with this medicine for 2 years, it started working on the day after I started taking it, was in a wheelchair prior to taking this.  I have had no bad side effects and highly recommend it."


"I have Bipolar 1 Disorder. Paxil is great! Mainly used for Depression also PTSD and anxiety. I take 40 mg a day for last 4 or so years. Caution do not abruptly stop Paxil if you've been on it for 2 months or more. Severe body shocks happen during withdrawal. They feel like electrical impulses throughout the body. My brain gets "heavy" and "dizzy" and I can't stop it or concentrate on anything. I have gone off Paxil and have been to the ER for withdrawal. The shocks are the worst and unbearable for me. 4 days without Paxil I begin to get these "shocks" I take my Paxil daily, try not to skip doses and I recommend you do the same. Doctors have told me it is one of the worst withdrawals comparable to heroin withdrawals. Taper Taper Taper!"


"I've taken Sprintec for nearly three years now, and I love it. I have an incredibly predictable and easy period every month. Also, it has cleared my skin of acne noticeably well. I have never experienced any weight gain while on this pill either. However, something my boyfriend I both have noticed is that my sex drive has increased quite a bit, especially during the first couple months of taking!"


"I started it about 2 weeks ago. I'm already on 6mg. I can say without a doubt this is my favorite medicine I've been on. It helps so much where it is needed. I have an addiction problem. this medicine works with your dopamine level which generally makes you happier if you truly are not happy and helps you to NOT USE. I haven't felt this good since I was a kid. I had no side affects after the first 3 days."


"I started Apri November of 2009 and it was the first birth control I ever had. I was a size 4 when I started and am now a size 8. No matter how hard I try I can't seem to lose weight. And in the last year and a half I have had no sex drive. Sex isn't fun anymore. I never really related it to my pill or wanted to. Also the first month of my pill was miserable. I was so depressed, I broke out everywhere (chest, back, face) and my period was so, so heavy and painful. Luckily after the first month my acne completely cleared up, my depression went away and my periods are always same day and super light and short. However I'm really starting to debate if the no sex drive is worth it. I haven't got pregnant, but then again I'd have to want to have sex."


"Post surgical pain. Have had chronic pain but have just had knee revision. It did not do much for the pain. Dose was 2 mg."


"I have always had a problem with acne. My doctor recommended me this gel and I have to say I can see the results. I would pick at my pimples and I would have scars .Then as I started to use the gel there slowly fading.  But I still have some acne on my forehead . Hopefully  by the end of February my face is back to new ."


"I've been on doxycycline and Aldactone for just one week. I'm not seeing any major differences yet but I'm hopeful. I have had slightly less deep (huge) pimples. I'm not sure if the difference is the meds or proactive plus which I've been using two weeks."


"Been using omeprazole for 2 years as effective maintenance therapy against duodenal ulcer recurrence, probably linked to Crohn's disease. Found that I could cut dosage from 20 mg to 10 mg daily in periods when disease was passive. Little evidence of side effects - merely occasional slight light headedness."


"Not very good"


"I was prescribed Paxil for three conditions: Anxiety, Depression and OCD. The OCD was only diagnosed a month ago.
One of the biggest issues I had with Paxil was that the side effects were a living nightmare for the first 20 days or so... We're talking about nasty trips, confusion, dizziness, fatigue. You name it. I probably suffered it and more.

The actual use of Paxil as a form of treatment has been hit and miss. By treating my OCD, I noticed my depression was getting worse.
On days where my depression was better my Anxiety would flare up. It was like trying to balance each condition and either way one was going to be playing up.

I am now using Paxil in conjunction with other medications for my issues and have to admit this has helped"


"I wanted to love this so badly but it honestly was the worst choice of birth control for me. Since I had already tried the Mirena I was already aware of how painful the insertion was going to be so I was prepared. But every month around my period my cramps were even worse than the ones I got during insertion. It was always the first day. I had 10-12 day periods each cycle, but there wasn't a single period I had without some type of leak happening and I wound up having so much spotting I would occasionally have 2 periods a month. About a year into having it and it actually started making me physically ill. I would have unpredictable vomiting episodes that got especially worse if I hadn't eaten. I got it out, & immediately felt 100x's better"


"I've tried three different SSRIs and one SNRI and have the same side effect with them all.....I can't achieve an orgasm.  My psychiatrist put me on Trintellix because it's not suppose to cause this problem....and it doesn't. On the other hand, I can't tell much difference in my depression, and I can't sleep, I'm back to having mild panic attacks, and I feel like I've had a breathing treatment with all the "wonderful", not, side effects.  This isn't the medicine for me. I've only been taking it a little over three weeks, but my psychiatrist is getting a phone call tomorrow."


"Works."


"I hated this medication. It gave me insomnia, I was agitated and fidgety all the time. I was on it for 3 days and noticed I couldn't handle it. I was on for 200mgs per day. In order for me to sleep I had to take 10mgs of melatonin. I was good prior to being on antidepressants. I was also shuddering and had tremors."


"Took Abilify along with Lithium.  Abilify is very helpful for mania mood swings.  I also noticed that when "voices" or loud thoughts in my mind were disruptive, Abilify was able to remove those.  As most drugs, there were some side effects I did not like.  Abilify did cause me to feel a bit dazed or doped, which also caused sleepiness during the day.  It did not help me with depression, and seemed to contribute to it because of the sleepiness and dazed feeling.  However, this drug was effective with the mania, and handy to have is the loud thoughts or "voices" are a problem."


"I've had rosacea for 24 yrs had topical cream and antibiotics which I didn't want to take because of all the side affect..have been on soolantra for 6wks and have unbelievable skin.  I don't even have to wear makeup.  what a blessing..but my skin did get worse in the beginning of using. I guess it had to get rid of all those mites..UGH!!  SO HAPPY SOMETHING WORKS.."


"My doctor gave me this medicine as a treatment for my depression, I also suffer with anxiety. I tried it for a few days and I have to say the side effects really beat me up. I would wake up feeling so crazy and on the second day I had an intense crying/yelling manic anxiety attack. The next day I was laying down feeling relaxed when my heart rate and blood pressure suddenly shot up. I didn't feel anxious or anything it was just my heart rate that shot up it lasted about 30 mins and it was scary to say the least. This drug may be effective for some people but as for me it simply didn't work, maybe if I took it longer but I was risking my heart health. I'm 25 years old I'm to young to be living like someone 3x my age"


"I had really mild yeast infection...no intense itching at all. Wanted to get rid of it quickly since my bf was leaving town for a few months. I took this 10pm and instantly felt the stinging. I wiped with a cool washrag and went back to bed eventually getting 4 hours sleep. Woke up to pee and the nightmare has begun again! It's now 2:21am! I can't sleep and if this continues will have to run to the urgent care tmrw morning first thing. #imsad"


"Norco is 100% the worst pain medicine out there. Did not reduce my pain the slightest and made me so nauseous. This stuff should not be legal."


"I have had acne all my life and I'm now 24 so getting pretty fed up with it so I got this gel prescribed by a Superdrug doctor. Honestly the best thing I've ever done. The first few days I used it my spots went down dramatically and then after the 3rd day the redness started, although it wasn't as awful as I was expecting.  My skin was very very sensitive and did look like sunburn but I decided to put some bronzer on my nose and it looked like I had just caught the sun! Win win. My skin was veryyyy flakey everytime I ate or spoke it would crack but I just applied Simple Spot Free moisturiser with cotton wool and it kept it under controll. Now on my 3rd week in the redness has gone, my skin is expectedly dry but I'm totally spot free."


"This is a great medicine for focus but it has a downside to it as well. It can cause chest pains. So you must be careful with usage. "


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I will never ever take this drug again. Never mind the cost and the horrendous taste. What bothers me is this: the same dose is given to someone who is  5'2'', 115 lb. and someone who is 6'4'', 225 lbs. Yes, I'm the smaller one in this scenario; three times I couldn't even make it to the bathroom. Yes, I spent a lot of time just sitting in the bathroom.  It didn't matter. It was way too much for me and I even reduced the amount I drank down on the 1st round. There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to this drug. It works? It works for whom and in what way? Repeat: never again."


"Itched and burned so intensely. Extremely dissatisfied with this product, do not purchase"


"Compared with the traditional SSRIs I would say that this is a gentle drug   You can feel the increase in serotonin nevertheless. I have CYP issues so am starting on 2.5. And it's ok so far. I think it reacts with the quetiapine to increase unwanted sedation. I have had no big s/e and I really feel Docs should start this low. None of us take meds for fun. With severe depression mixed with GAD I am cautiously optimistic.   It's expensive so if you've bought some and are struggling I seriously advice lowering the dose and I hope you get the benefits in due course. Old Dodgy"


"I just recently was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and My Doctor put me on Loestrin 23 Fe. The first month was fine just a little tenderness of my breast, but the second month was terrible. I have horrible acne, mood swings all the time, I have terrible cramps, headaches and I always feel nauseous. I will be going on a new pill as soon as possible."


"Literally drank a whole bottle of the grape within a day bc my cough was so bad. (Also have tried the orange) Im 18 and this is the first liquid medicine that I don't need to chase it with juice or something, the taste is VERY bareable. Worked pretty well and helped me sleep without my cough waking me, which was my problem. Did give me a lil funny poop but not "explosive diarrhea" maybe I'm just able to control my Bowels unlike the other people here...."


"Works very well for my depression. Only medication I found that actually works.. I have tried a bunch too. From SSRI to SNRI to benzo . I am on 90mg and im about to reach 1 month on Nardil. I hope it only gets better! I really recommend this medication if all the others failed. Love you Nardil!!!"


"Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasms worked great when I first started taking it. But as with all my meds, my body has become immune to it. It still helps some but not as much. Over all... I think it is a great medicine for muscle spasms. I have Fibromyalgia, but I can't tell that it helps any with that."


"I have been on Zoloft for 4 months . I am now at 125mg per day.  Depression has slighly improved but not much effect on anxiety and panic attack.  Not sleeping better I am dealing with chronic pain and professional burn out.  I am thinking about swithching to Pristiq but I am afraid of side effects. I am amazed with the no side effects of Zoloft."


"While I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen, I was hospitalized. I came very close to needing a blood transfusion. Halfway through a pack, I started to bleed heavily. I went to the ER and had ultrasounds done to be sure I wasn't having a miscarriage or cyst rupture. It was explained to me that the added hormones were not balancing well, which was causing one to crash and cause heavy bleeding. I was immediately taken off of birth control. I won't ever try it again. It was a very scary experience."


"Love the product. The only problem is it does not stick if I put it on a area that flexes a lot, like my side or upper arm. Sticks fine to shoulder blades no falling off and the itching subsides after about 20-30 mins."


"Denavir, for me, does not work. It does not stop the cold sore formation and does not heal it quickly. It has taken nearly 2 weeks for my cold sore to heal."


"Amazing for anxiety and panic disorders but another wonderful thing about Xanax is it will even help take the edge off of the common cold and the flu. I have carpal tunnel, arthritis and osteoporosis an it helps relax the joints and muscles just enough to get a good nights sleep. A "wonder drug". It does have some major downfalls also like long-term deppendency."


"I've been on and off Adderall XR for a couple years and I've always hated that 'crash' when the medicine starts wearing off. Vyvanse doesn't have that crash and it lasts a lot longer than Adderall. It's the best medicine I've been on so far."


"I started taking Wellbutrin about two weeks ago.  The first week was fine, but on the second week my blood pressure became elevated along with uncontrollable muscle tremors, trouble concentrating, overheating in my face, difficulty concentration and speaking, dry mouth, sweating, and headaches. I had to quit taking it."


"I recently got off of Portia because after over a year of taking it, I noticed it caused me to be more irritable. It did what it was supposed to though - had no problems with that. No weight gain, but I did get pretty bad cramps on the first couple of days of my period. It improved my skin complexion drastically though. I just wish it didn't affect my personality nearly as much."


"I've had anxiety and severe panic attacks for a year now. 10 mg helped but still had attacks on the weekend. I just started 20 mg so hopefully that will stop them completely! The two weeks of side effects (headache, insomnia) are worth the end result!"


"I chose this option after being on pills for over five years and a trial of Nuvaring for two months. I always forgot to take my pills and was getting too paranoid. Tried out the ring which was a horrible two months of mood swings and discomfort. Went in for the Mirena and had it inserted when the Dr discovered my uterus is too small for the Mirena. So I went back a week later and had the smaller version Skyla inserted. If pain is the only reason you haven't gotten an IUD, stop worrying! My nose piercing hurt worse than both insertions of Mirena and Skyla. Take 800mg ibuprofen before appt. and have a heating pad on hand. All I felt were cramps that were similar to usual menstrual cramps, nothing painful."


"I have been on Asacol for about 5 years and it has changed my life. I had diarrhea for about 5 years previously and my doctor and 2 specialists couldn't found anything specific to help it.  We moved to another state where the gastric specialist did uncover the problem and I was started on 6 Asacol daily (2 tablets, 3 X a day). It took about 2 months, and one day my diarrhea completely vanished.  Gone. After about 8 months I began lowering the pills daily, kept on with 4 a day and am now taking 3 Asacol daily for maintenance. For the past 8 years have been swimming 4 X weekly at a wellness center.  Couldn't do that with bowel problems.  I had a colonscopy in December 2008, 5 days ago, and all is normal.  I'm 72 years."


"Was diagnosised 11/2002. Put on Copaxone.  Had to fight with insurance who kept denying for 6 months.  But finally approved. In 9 yrs, have only had one major relapse that put me in hospital. Paralyzed from waist down for four weeks.  Now use walker. God answered everyone's  prayers. In 9 yrs have only missed taking my shot "once". Had problems in beginning with thigh shot. Nurse helped with that. Am very happy with Copaxone."


"I love the Implanon. I have had it 3 yrs and it is very effective.  The only problem I had was the long periods that ranged from 7-10 days."