"I originally wrote that it was great but only had the implanon for 2 weeks then something happened not sure what but I literally could not sit still anymore. I felt my heart was going to jump out of my chest. I was so depressed, foggy, sad, crying a lot, wanting to choke my husband and kid ( all thoughts but sure freaked me out)...it freaked me out so much that after a month in a half I got it removed. I even looked up on youtube how to remove it myself!!! My doctor did not give me any beef on removing "


"I used Topamax for less than a year. I loved it for the first 7 months because it got rid of my headaches and reduced my appetite.  Then I began to notice side-effects that made me anxious to get off of it.  My fingernails became really thin, I was depressed and my hair was really was falling. I was taking 600 mg of Topamax which sounds like more than a lot of people but I found out online that many other people experienced the same symptoms on lower doses. I had to ween myself off Topamax and am starting Elavil. "


"I experienced a heavy period and breast tenderness at first after I switched from Ortho Novum 7/7/7. After the first pack, the tenderness was gone, my period went back to normal, and my sex drive increased. I like it alot."


"I was so excited when i purchase the alli pills I started eating less 3 meals a day and 1 snack and my 3 pills didn't miss a day and I walk 5 times a week 3 in a half miles and no change was so ever I was scare to go on the scale I finally did after taking the pills for 20 days and did not loss not even 1 pound these pills do not work at all . I will not buy them again sorry wastes of my time and money "


"I am so glad I didn't let all the bad reviews I read about this birth control scare me out of getting it. I completely LOVE it! I am 21 years old, no children, have never been on birth control before and have Factor IV (clotting disorder) so I cannot take any estrogen. Getting the implant inserted wasn't bad at all. I only felt the numbing shot and that was it. I have had it for 6 weeks and have had 2 very light periods. No change in sex drive or mood and no weight gain- yay. I was really worried about that one and my skin looks the same- still no acne. So glad I decided to go forward with getting this birth control."


"I've been on olanzapine for 2 months now and it's hard to feel negative feelings. I feel calmer, less irritable but at times i feel numb. It's hard to feel anything. I highly recommend it."


"Started spotting 3rd week starting seasonique generic camrese.  Bleeding was very minimal spotting the first week.  But I am now on my 9 th day and started passing clots.  My periods before starting seasonique were at most 5-6 days long I've never in my life experience bleeding for so long.  I started this bc in hopes of not having so many periods and since I was very irregular I wanted to control it.  Only thing so far I've experienced is more bleeding!!!  I'm getting married in 3 months what am I supposed to do if this bleeding doesn't stop?!  Does anyone suggestions?  Otherwise I'm thinking of just stopping altogether"


"I can't give a long term review considering I've only had the paragard for a little over 2 months. But compared to my other birth control my life has changed. I was on the nuvaring for almost 2 years, and I gained 20 pounds, I was always very moody. Since switching to the paragard I've lost 12 pounds, I'm happy again and I am like I was before nuvaring.

Insertion wasn't so bad, I've never had children and it felt like a long weird cramp. I bled a little for a couple of days. The worst part was the 4 days after. I cramped non-stop, with some cramps that stopped me in my tracks. After those 4 days though, just some mucus-y discharge. It was completely covered by my insurance, and I'm so happy I got it."


"I am a HEAVY underarm sweater. So it was no surprise that this medication barely helped reduce my underarm sweat. Not to mention, the bottle only lasts for less the month, a tleast for me. I recommend you save your money and stay away from this product if you think your hyperhidrosis is beyond bad."


"I woke up one morning after being on the pill for two days and I was covered in pimples. It almost looked like chicken pox there were so many. Definitely getting off of this."


"I have been on Vicodin for over 2 years. At my worst, I was taking 15-25 a day. I was in a horrible car crash 5 years ago and suffer from chronic pain. This week, I had enough.  I said, no more and I decided to get help. I haven't taken any Vicodin in 2 days now and I was having bad withdrawals. I went to the doctor today and he gave me Suboxone. I am very excited to use this and get my life back. Now the only problem is that I still have the back pain, which I need to finally take care of. Reading all your comments and success stories gives me hope. I thank you all very much.. God bless"


"I'm 27 and I have been using Drysol since I was 21.  I found deodorants and antiperspirants did not work for me.  I have never been a heavy sweater but when I would wear them the combination of my sweat and the products would be a weird soapy smell.  I used Drysol at first once a week (using it 2 nights in a row gave me an armpit rash which hurt) but I used it when I needed *if I smelled and was sweating I would use it again that night*  I find the next night after using it my armpits are a little itchy, but I have nothing to say but good things about Drysol.  6 years later I don't even remember the last time I used it (maybe months ago) I have saved money on ruined shirts from pit stains and I don't ever smell. Strongly recommended!"


"Stelara very effective, have been on it for 3 years and can lengthen time between injections i.e. 16 weeks without too much flare up. Have experienced chronic rhinitis and symptoms of depression as side effects."


"pretty good."


"LIFE CHANGING - I have tried many of your typical RA drugs since being diagnosed at 22 (Plaquenil, Methylprednisolone for 5 years ) "


"So after some horrendous blows from life (car accident where my hubs was driving, me in passenger seat, mom behind me...T-Boned and she was killed instantly, I had months of physical therapy, miscarriages, Dad had a massive stroke....just bad thing upon bad thing) I realized that these outside circumstances where absolutely stealing my life away. Now, even previous to these trials and tribulations, I've always been a fairly anxious person. I learned to cope with my "issues" through prayer, yoga, books....things of that nature but this last blow of the accident sent some place else. I finally realized I needed help. I'm only on day 2. I feel better but drowsy. I'm hoping this will at least stabilize me once again. (fingers crossed)"


"Buspar changed my life, no kidding. I have been on Prozac so long, but once Buspar was added my personality came to life. Not that I don't sometimes worry, but it is sooo much better to manage with the Buspar. I am not any kind of spokesperson. I have a friend who it didn't work for, but for me, it has changed my life."


"I felt very hyper the first few weeks and barely slept. It eventually stabilized and I started feeling better. I also take Seroquel and recently was prescribed Prozac. I have been bulimic and depressed for 15 years."


"I was on Buspirone with my Paxil. It worked well with the Paxil. However, it did not work at all by itself. I had to quit taking Paxil, due to an interaction with my seizure medicine. The Buspirone made me have anxiety, and everytime I took it, I felt like my brain was getting shocked with electricity."


"My husband and I use the pull out method, however this particular time he came inside of me sooner than I was expecting and I didn't have a chance to tell him not to. During this time I was fertile and was due to ovulate in 4 days I was freaking out got up as soon as possible and took the plan B pill for the first time 3 hours later. I'm unsure how my body will react to the pill but really hoping I'm not pregnant. I have a set of twins girl/boy they are almost 2."


"I am 45 years old and had sudden onset of simple/complex seizures 3 years ago, 6-10 seizures a day. I was on Tegretol, Dilantin, ativan, 100 units of botox  and celexa. I could not function function. Vomiting and sleeping. Progressed to grand mal. Went to Cleveland Clinic and they put me on Vimpat  and Klonopin. I feel great despite one partial seizure a day. I have lost 8 pounds. I love it!"


"I have been on Paxil for 16 years now.  I have always been really anxious throughout my life and it came to the point where it was affecting everything I did. Paxil has changed my life for the better and has really worked well for me.  I plan on staying on it."


"I'm 20yrs old, with one toddler. I read about this choice of birth control for weeks and finally got it today. The process wasn't to bad.  Cramping at first and slight dizziness afterwards."


"I have tried nearly every antibiotic (doxy, mino, ampicillin, etc) for acne prescribed by 3 dermatologists over 5 years. The only one that worked was doxycycline, which stopped working after 4 months. Then I tried bactrim which cleared my moderate-severe teenage acne gradually (and noticeably) over 1.5 months. Deffinetly the most effective one out there besides accutane."


"I started with 60 MG of Armour thyroid as well and my doctor increased to 90 MG after the results of my second blood work. I knew he would do this because it makes sense."


"My prostate volume was measred at 162 gm I was given Terazosin and Proscar for treatment I got relief the second night and was able to stop using catheter not too long after that."


"Buspar allows me to rationally look at my intrusive thoughts without getting trapped in obsessive thinking.  I have taken Xanax in the past, and feel that this medication is superior, though it takes some time to build up in your system.  I was against being on medication for a few years, but plan on staying on Buspar indefinitely, as it improves my quality of life and decreases many of the physical symptoms of anxiety I have experienced in the past, such as muscle tension and teeth grinding.  I have also tried Celexa in the past, and unlike an SSRI, I do not feel zombied out in the least, just clearer and more "at ease".  I highly recommend this medication!"


"I'm 73 and need a knee replacement.  While I am waiting for it I am using Daypro.  It's great for me. I was having a lot of pain at night and this helps during the day as well as night.  I'm not jittery or "hung over" in the morning and yet I can sleep. Great."


"I've suffered with restless legs syndrome since long before they came out with a name for it. Requip for me has been a wonder and the only side effect I've ever noticed is the drowsiness. But unfortunately it seems like either the symptoms are getting worse with age or else my body is increasingly becoming immune to the medication as for many years now I experience daytime symptoms as bad as night time symptoms and am now up to taking a total of 4mg/day (1mg every 4-6 hrs) and it takes over an hour to produce results after taking during which time I am standing at my desk at work working on my computer. Long drives, movie theaters, seminars and flights are all things I can't do without loading up on the medication beforehand."


"Started taking Zoloft after weaning off Tramadol for torn ACL in left knee. Zoloft saved my life! I have tried coming off Tramadol several times with no success I had to keep getting back on it because the withdrawal symptoms were so severe, that's even with my DR weaning me over 4 weeks down to 1 - 50mg tab a day! Zoloft kept me from having suicidal thoughts and anxiety along with the hot flashes and made it to where I could function and live a life again. The best advice is to start the Zoloft while you wean then it will be in your system when you completely go off the Trams, the side effects are less noticeable as your body gets adjusted. The only side effect that was annoying was yawning all the time but after a couple of days that went away."


"First it is a good medicine for sore throat and cough.. along with sinurest and nasal decongestant. I have taken azitromicin previously it takes 15 days to cure sore throat..but augmentin will take only 4 day to cure along with as I said previous drugs"


"Nauseated, vomiting, diarrhea. Tried different doses and the same thing. I did lose weight and my blood sugars did go down. It's a great medicine just not for me."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"First time I made it at room temperature with only water mixed in and it took me an hour to gag down the entire 16oz. Second time around I found the following to be super helpful: 1) Put the suprep in the fridge ahead so it's cold.  2) Use cold minute maid light lemonade instead of water 3) Add a lemonade Crystal light pack to the suprep before adding in the lemonade up to the 16oz mark. 4) Stuff your nose with cotton balls! (Game changer, folks!) 5) Use a straw to get it as far back in your throat as you can 6) Bite a lemon wedge after each sip.  I was able to get it down in 15 minutes tops with no issues.  Taste aside, it did the job!"


"I got my first Implanon in April 2009, experienced bleeding for about a month straight but after that I was in the clear! I love not having to worry about taking a pill everyday and I'd say its extremely effective since its the only form of contraception I use and I have not gotten pregnant after 3 years. I've gained about 15 pounds over the 3 years, but think it's mostly because of college and poor choices, not my Implanon. I just got my new implant, and I'm excited for another 3 years of worry free birth control!"


"Since I started taking 15mg of Adderall XR about 2 weeks ago I feel like it's changing my life for the better. I can't say it is having a huge impact on me but I can definitely notice a difference when I'm on it as opposed to when I'm not. My concentration has definitely improved. I can stay on the same thought pattern a lot easier and also follow through with the task at hand. I feel more aggressive towards events that happen it definitely gives me a different outlook.The only symptoms that I am getting with Adderall XR is a loss of appetite. It's really strange how I went from having a huge appetite to just not even thinking about eating or making it a priority. I don't like it but it saves me a bit of money."


"worked well for a month then I quickly ramped up to a manic episode"


"I have about 8-10 migraines a month that leave me hugging the toilet, and/or  hiding in the dark closet with a pile of blankets.

 Today was the first time they tried anything other than Excedrin Migraine. Toradol! A shot :-\...Oh my, for the first time since 2008 I don't have pain in my back and neck.  She said it would not make me tired but I just spent a nice 4 hr nap in zero pain. Yes, the injection had a mild heat like pain for a few minutes. But to feel like this is pretty much awesome!"


"I've been on Aviane for about a month now. I haven't noticed any mood swings but my breasts did get a little bit bigger and I have gained weight! I'm not enjoying that part, I've been working out regularly for about two weeks now and my diet is very healthy for the majority of the time but I can't seem to lose that weight! I haven't noticed a change in my sex drive. I think headaches may come more frequently and I am often tired but I believe that part is because I need to get to bed earlier.
So, besides the weight gain, Aviane is good. "


"This is my second check in. I started Topiramate on July 4th with minor success but high hopes taking 25mg 2x daily. Now I am at 100 mg, 50 a.m. & p.m. This seems to be the turning point for me. The weight is finally starting to noticeably go down. I eat a breakfast with protein, barely hungry until dinner but make wiser choices and still enjoy desserts. Very thirsty for water all night and still biking. Good luck all!"


"I was first treated with Levothyroxine for my hypothyroidism.  After 6 weeks of being on it, it had no effect whatsoever!  I asked my Doctor for Armour Thyroid and boy what a difference!  It's great!  Too bad also that labs use an outdated reference range of what is "normal" on TSH, T-4, and T-3 blood tests results.  Do your own research, because what the lab says is normal is not!"


"Started effexor 75 in Oct start feeling fantastic beside dry mouth and a bit of nausea. Doctor up it to 150mg in November. I felt like a whole different person I got my life back but due to some side effects of the drug causing constipation and facial twitching in my lower lip and body jolts doctor tried to ween me off 150 mg taking one pill every second day it was too fast to soon. Wow just as well if I had done it cold turkey. Brain zaps, crying, feeling lost in my own body. Scared tremors.  It has been almost 2 weeks with no effexor and I have got vertigo, felt like I was going to die.  Today I started taking 150mg again today and already feel a difference. This could be my drug huge difference in mood ,zapping  gone and dry mouth is back I can live with that ."


"So I decided to get Monistant 1 to try it. After I apply it I read all of the reviews & gosh was I scared. I apply & started having all the burning sensation and it hurt. But no everyone is the same so I decided to leave it. Really glad I did because it worked awesome. In less than 13hrs its so much better."


"I have been taking this for less than a week, started 5/30/15. So far I have lost 9 pounds! I have experienced few of the side effects. Slight nausea in the evenings, mild headaches and constipation. I have high blood pressure; however it is controlled. This hasn't seemed to effect it at all. I'm only on one pill a day right now and experience some hunger in the mornings. Other than that, I'm not hungry all day but when I do eat I'm trying to lean toward fruits/veggies and lean meats. I have been on the elliptical daily."


"Used in me when I had my wisdom teeth removed.  Put me out, woke up feeling OK.  Didn't feel or recall a thing.  No side effects for me."


"Been on it a couple weeks, less depression but felt exhausted."


"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy wth cataplexy about two years ago. I was always the friend in the group that was falling asleep in the car, movies, and middle of class. I actually got voted "most likely to be sleeping in class" for my senior year. Even though it was funny for others, it's not for me. It's so hard to live a normal life when your constantly tired and all you want to do is sleep. I took nuvigil for the first year and half. It was working fine but I grew a tolerance for it with adverse effects. I started adderall 1/2 a year ago and it's the best thing ever. I've never felt so normal before in my life. I take 10mg XR when I wake up along with 10 mg regular release tab. And 10mg later on in the day. Best choice ever by my doctor!!"


"Works very well. Using 20mg it usually starts working within 20-30 minutes. A little longer if you have eaten a big meal. Very satisfied."


"This is a very powerful drug. Eventually I got up to 300mg a night, it made me relaxed and I sleep like a baby."


"Extremely effective with no side effects other than drowsiness for first three days. Generic brands result in withdrawal symptoms- no idea why. Cannot miss more than one dose even on proper Lexapro or withdrawal symptoms occur."


"This is my first month on the pill to help stop my periods. I was okay for the first two weeks of taking the pill,no problem whatsoever, apart from increases cup size from a D to DD (also they feel fuller too, which can be very uncomfortable).  I always take the medicine on time ,until the third week, where I had to go on a trip, and I would end up taking the pill maybe like 20 mins to half an hour later. And almost instantly after my 4 day trip , I started spotting and a day later it switched to a full blown period(cramps and heavy flow). It's been a week since all this began and as of tonight it will be switching to week 2. I don't know if it's because I was a few minutes late or what, but this is very annoying .."


"Let me start by saying understand I absolutely hated this medicine.It made me gain tons of weight (60 lbs in the first 6 months), made hair grow darker on my body, acne, and lost every ounce of my sex drive (every single ounce). Basically, how this birth control works, is by turning you into an grumpy ugly troll (from my experience). The only good thing that came out of it was no period and I didn't get pregnant. And speaking of periods, since I've been off this medication, I have an abnormal cycle. I will get a 2-3 warning period, then it will be gone for about a week, then the real thing will start and last another week. Didn't have that problem until after this medication so I can only assume it is to be blamed."


"Medicine takes time but it works great."


"I hate this birth control I have been bleeding for thirty some days and I haven't stopped I feel so sick and the mood swings the weight gain is horrible."


"This medication was a magic heal for me. I had suffered from depression and severe anxiety issues for years, being tested with various medications, head shrinkers, etc. my most recent doctor first met with me he instantly suggested this medication. Within four weeks I felt better, at my follow up appointment after eight weeks my doctor could tell the improvement I had made socially. He suggested I increase dose,  I've had no side effects from it, and have had decent improvement so far. Turns out he was right and now after 2 weeks increased dose I feel like a different person. I'm not nervous to speak to others, I'm not irritable, shy, or depressed like I was before. For me, this was what I needed. Social anxiety and depression in the past"


"This stuff works fantastically for motion sickness and VR sickness. I got my doctor to give me an RX basically because I wanted to play around with a VR headset yet everything made me sick. In addition if I went to amusement parks, I'd get sick at just about everything. If I read in a car, I get sick. If I got on a boat, even if it's docked, I get sick. 3D movies at the regular movie theater, those make me sick. Certain video games make me sick. Flying on an airplane makes me sick. Everything makes me sick, but with this - it was pure magic. I could do everything above without getting sick. For me I had zero side effects while on it, I felt completely normal using it and had no withdrawal, nothing. I only use it sparingly as it's expensive."


"I've been taking 75 mg of Tenuate for 4 months now and have lost a total of 40 lbs and intend to lose another 15. I dropped the most weight during the first 2 months and then slowly added a few more calories to my diet to slow down the weight loss and back off the pills so that I don't put more weight back on when I'm totally off them.  It takes discipline and I now eat lots of fruits and vegetables. This pill is really amazing and you do have to sometimes remind yourself to eat. There are some days (when I don't take the pill) that I feel hungry and eat more so I always try to eat less the next day. So far that's working. Since I'm 60 yrs old my Dr. has been monitoring me very carefully but I've had no issues whatsoever."


"I was diagnosed with vestibular migraines in 2010 and I had severe 24/7 vertigo. I always had "regular" migraines since I was a teen, but after an infection of the inner ear in 2010, my migraines changed and I had both pain and vertigo. For one year I had constant vertigo and I honestly thought I would become housebound. I could not go to theatres, malls, stores, or any areas with lots of people because crowds would make me dizzy. My work was in jeopardy. I tried Topamax and it gave me my life back. The initial side effects were awful but my body slowly adjusted to them. Eventually, the dizziness went away. I now take 225 mg daily. I have some word finding and concentration problems but that sure beats 24/7 vertigo."


"After trying 4 different meds this one was the first I was able to tolerate for a longer period. The seizures came under control and all was well. Unfortunatly my amonia levels (a very rare side effect but one that you need to be aware of) began to rise to scary levels so I had to quit ASAP. However if I had not had this issue I would have gladly stayed on the drug."


"My doctor wanted me to try a long acting morphine, taken every 12 hours. I was concerned about the sleepiness issue as I was taking many pain medications. So she also prescribed 250 mg of Nuvigil. Like some of these reviews, it was fine for a while but I started noticing late afternoon sleepiness. I was already on the highest dosage. My doctor said it was okay to take half the tablet with the medications I take on rising in the morning and the other half later in the morning. It's made a wonderful difference in my ability to focus and stay awake during the day and I don't have any problems falling asleep at night. It's greatly improved my quality of life and ability to continue working."


"Made my pain worse"


"This medication  works great for pain and for bad leg pain
 I can take four 5mg oxycodone ,but nothing helps my pain like Soma. I am the only patient my doctor prescribes them for
 It is tens times better than some of the other ones I have taken. The Dea needs to back off cutting people off prescriptions. I have known many people in pain who turned to heroin. It is sad."


"I was most concerned about mood changes/depression when beginning this pill, as the last BC I was on built upon my already-existing anxiety and depression. However, I just started my third pack, and it's helped my mood more than ruined it. That's not to say it's not without its obvious side effects - throughout the last two months I've experienced multiple side effects as my body adjusts to the hormones, albeit only for a few days to a week at most. Breast tenderness, cramps, headaches, dizziness, and even a two-week long period for the first two weeks. It seems like I'm finally experiencing the nausea side effect that almost everyone mentioned, but I somewhat expected it and it's not a huge deal."


"Took my first pill in the afternoon with my lunch and drank plenty of water that day. It made my stomach hurt a little but I figured I could deal with it as long as it helped my uti go away. Took the 2nd pill later that night with dinner. About 2 hours later I'm in bed I can't stop holding my stomach it feels like shards of glass we're cutting me on the inside. My boyfriend gave me pepto which helped for about 30 min until I puked it up. It's morning time I won't ever take those pills again my body is so weak and when I get up to walk my stomach wants to push everything back up. :("


"Started off loving this form of bc. Had a period about a week after insertion and then nothing for about 5 months.  My face cleared up (Also seeing a dermatologist) and not thinking about taking a pill daily was great.  After 5 months I started noticing spotting more.  A day here and there nothing major.  Then every other week I started having periods and they became longer and heavier each time. My acne was back constantly and my dermatologist pretty much said she was out of options for me.  I became very irritable and hateful towards everyone.  Didn't want to do anything but sleep and cried a lot.  My ob believes I was in a constant state of pms and we decided it was best that I get it removed.  Feeling better already!"


"Did nothing for my nerve pain"


"I'm a 65 year old male and for 2 years I've delt with the OA in my right knee that made me think it was time for a knee replacement since I was told sometime back that it might be my next option. Went to the orthopedic doctor, took some X-rays and said he thought my pain was from a few bone spurs and OA and suggested we try the Euflexxa shots. My last shot was on the 5th of January and my knee feels great and now I can get my life back in order."


"40 yr old male newly diagnosed first time to take ADD meds. Small dose definitely gave focus, but mind was racing at night. Bad sleep, woke up many times, clock seems to tick very slow. Noticeable side effects included:  decreased urine flow, ED, shrinkage and semen leakage prior to climax. Got up to 40mg and quit."


"me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex on the last day of my period. I knew the chances of getting pregnant on the last day of your period are slim but I didn't want to take any chances. Therefore 30 minutes after I went ahead and bought plan B. The only side affect I experienced at first was a slim headache and it only lasted the first day. The pill also messed with my hormones and I had a huge break out on my face. The closer I got to my period I stated stressing more and the pill delayed my period by 6 days. So if you already took the pill and you're late don't worry it's the pill doing its job."


"NoDoze (caffeine) for Hypersomnia actually works better for me than Amphetamines such as Adderall."


"I had been taking clonazepam for two years, then slowly stopped taking it. A couple weeks after not taking it, I had a grand mal seizure. Then a few more smaller petite seizures after that. I started up clonopin again and bam.  No more seizures. It is a great drug for my BPD but I will caution you to talk to the doc before stopping it."


"After four months with no period I went to the doctor and was put on provera. By the time I got to my second pill my period already started. I've never bled or been in so much pain. The doctor told me to take between 5-7 since I got it early. As of today I've officially been on my period for THREE WEEKS. I now realize the wickedness behind pharmaceuticals. They don't fix you, they cause more problems. My advice to everyone: look up a functional medicine doctor near you. They can fix your cycle, help you get pregnant, fix your thyorid. Whatever the issue is they will get to the bottom of it and they WILL HEAL YOU. NATURALLY. I wish I knew what I know now before getting on these man made drugs with more side effects than I can list."


"I'm 28 years old and have had chronic migraines since I was 7 years old. I have several triggers and get all the side effects during a migraine including stroke symptoms. I have tried everything and recently got put on propranolol for prevention which is definitely helping and has lessened migraine frequency, and I have 4 different medications for onset. I have cambria which is a migraine  powder that I take first if I caught it in time. 30 minutes later or if it was already too late, I take either maxalt-mlt (rizatriptan) least effective for me, imitrex (sumatriptan) semi effective depending on pain level, or my favorite and the best/strongest and most effective is Onzetra  - sumatriptan nasal powder"


"I ended up with an emergency complete thyroidectomy after an ultrasound revealed the tumors ((2 in each lobe of my thyroid) had grown and were the culprit to me having to turn my head to the left to swallow food or to even drink liquid.  After years of taking levithyroxine I was put onto the brand  name Synthroid.  At worst, my levels were 86.4.  Yes, you read that correctly.  My my hair falls out in clumps, tired, exhausted, body aches and joint pain,  chronic fatigue, etc.  now my routine is to take my synthroid at bedtime with vitamin c.  I wake up fine, I'm down from 325 to 181 and I feel great!  Please remember your thyroid takes weeks/months to change, you won't notice anything three days to a month into taking this"


"Have been taking Viberzi for a month now for IBS-D and I can't be happier. I have ZERO side effects. Thank you for making me normal again!!!!!!"


"I took chantix for 1 week and just laid my cigarettes down , unbelievable how easy it was I have been smoke free for 23 days just a little worried after I go off the chantix I was a smoker for 30 years just wish I would have got it sooner my doctor prescribed me the 1 mg 2 xs a day from day 1 and I just get it filled weekly and use my cigarettes money to buy it to make it more affordable it is expensive"


"If I could give a lower rating I would.  All the previous complaints listed here are totally correct these Mylan patches are NO GOOD, HORRIBLE, WORTHLESS, and a waste of money.  I complained to the pharmacy which couldn't do anything they suggested I call the manufacturer Mylan which I did, at first they acted helpful saying they would call my pharmacy and see if they could adjust the brand for one that works, and would call me back they also gave me a case # (that's a red flag). No one from Mylan ever called back I called again and got a run around and a few days after I got a letter in the mail from Mylan basically saying they're product was sound and I should follow the directions on the box or watch the video(as if I hadn't already!)"


"I was given a large dose of dexamethasone to reduce swelling after total shoulder replacement, and began to hiccup.  After 48 hours I was exhausted and sore from hiccups, my doctor gave me a dose of thorazine.  It knocked me out and the hiccups stopped and did not return."


"I am a big fan of Bupropion. It really takes the 'edge' off. I'm far less bothered with things and it turns off the dark thoughts, or at least blocks them. I feel far more optimistic and have a calm-centered indifference while still holding my interests and enthusiasm. I'm way more leveled out leaning toward feeling pleasant most of the day. The build up of anxiety and nagging-ick feelings throughout the day are just not there. I thought it stopped working after a year, got off it for three weeks and it was horrible. Basically, it made me realize just how much it was still working. Got back on and felt normalized-better-good again. I also have a calm-focus during the work day and feel like I can handle what comes my way."


"Warning:

This drug is highly addictive (think heroin- it’s so addictive) I went on it 5 years ago when i started using anti-depressants. The doctor prescribed them to me to sleep because the anti-depressants were keeping me up at night. This drug is a seriously dangerous med! I will say that it was the best medication for anxiety, but its side effects and addictive traits made it a horrible experience for me. I strongly recommend that people do not use this medication or any form anxiety medication. I also suggest people keep way from anti-depressants. I use exercise (cardio) 45 minutes a day to help me beat this issue. I also take 5000 mg of Niacinimide a day. Also keep off alcohol, and caffeine. Eat well."


"I have been taking Viread for 6 years. My Hep B viral count has remained undetectable for 3 years now. However, I need to continue Viread in order to keep the virus in controlled. I have chronic lower back pain (for 3 years now) that continues to worsen. Exercise and rehab does not help. The pain has gotten to the point where it is affecting my daily living activities and I'm only in my early 20s. I also have very bad insomnia.

Hope we will all be Hep B free one day. Will take a miracle, but believing is half the battle."


"I'm 26 and was on Yaz for 8 months, first time taking birth control pills. I had very tender breasts and a light two-week period for the first month. It made my acne disappear and made my body hair slightly thinner/took care of a weird chin hair that I had. No noticeable weight gain or loss. I had vaginal dryness throughout, just took a little more time to get me going although no change in sex drive. Experienced vaginal irritation post-pill due to soap I was using. Periods never got lighter/shorter. Only slightly reduced PMS (cramps, bloating, etc.)"


"I reviewed this in January 2013 and I have been taking this for about 9 months now. I still like it. Keeps me un-pregnant and my acne has significantly improved. Only time I break out is a couple times around my period cycle. Some side effects, I do not enjoy are monthly yeast infections and tiredness. But I eat yogurt and take AZO pills for the yeast infections and that seems to work. Need to figure out what to do about the tiredness, I need a nap everyday now. My sex drive has also dropped. I feel I have mellowed out a little too, don't get as irritated with things and more chill. I like it."


"I've been on reclipsen for about 5 months now for terrible cramps. Doesn't make the cramps go away completely but for the most part. Gained a few pounds & I've noticed some mood swings & hasn't really done anything for my acne. But overall good for me & id recommend it."


"I've used monistat twice before. I've used both the 3 day and 7 day they both burned quite a bit  but monistat 1 was by far the worst and most painful one I've dealt with. It felt like my vagina was being burned with a blow torch and this lasted for about half an hour , I would not recommend this to anyone , save yourself the time , effort , the money and the pain !! And just go to the doctor for the pill ,
So much easier"


"My numbers have become normalized and I have had little to no side effects, other than increased thirst/urination. I lost ten pounds as well. I think has worked wonders for me and I consider myself lucky to not be experiencing any negative side effects."


"This was the first and most amazing birth control I have taken. My breasts went from a large B, almost C to a solid D cup and I was slightly more emotional, but all of that went away after a few weeks. My skin was flawless and my hair felt healthier and thicker and even my eyelashes were thicker. My sex drive seemed to increase and to be very honest, I no longer had any use for lubricant other than what my body produced. However, after about a year and a half, a horrible smell started and my periods were mostly just intense discharge and sometimes it would last for a couple weeks. I wish that hadn't happened, because now all the birth controls I've tried have been horrible to my body. I wish I could go back to it!"


"66 years old taking high blood pressure meds. Could not hold an erection.  Took 1 20mg of sildenafil and was very pleased with the results. Paid a $140 for 60 tablets."


"USE IT OR LOOSE IT. Was prescribed Esctrace cream for dryness & painful sex. once a day for 2/weeks, then twice a week. 10 days and dramatic improvement. Here is the deal; waiting for 2 weeks before attempting sex. After 5 days I was able to do it with no problem. Not really enjoyable, but not painful at all.  Best time was first  in morning for a couple of minutes  But if morning not an option, then a couple of minutes at night. but before inserting the cream so you don't accidentally take it all out."


"I had Kyleena inserted just over a month ago. The insertion itself was very painful but brief, with a little lightheadedness immediately after. I spent the next two days in bed with awful cramps, but by day three was feeling back to normal.

I've had zero bleeding or spotting since the insertion. I did experience some mild cramping throughout the month but nothing a little Midol didn't fix. I recently had my follow-up visit with my doctor and the IUD is still perfectly in place.

In addition to stress-free birth control, I have noticed my mood and sex drive have improved drastically compared to the pill. So far, I'm loving Kyleena!"


"Been on Strattera for 3 months and can't wait to get off it! It had helped my concentration to an okay extent but I'm having bizarre side effects such as leaking semen followed by testicular pain, paranoia, weird thoughts, anxiety and slight tics.

Not recommended for long term use!"


"I have been on Implanon since 2007. At first my left arm where it was inserted had pain for the 1st week but for the whole year it was great. I didn't experience any of the side effects. Now that it is 2010 it is still in my arm, but my menstruation cycles skip a month and then I get it and when I do its heavier. I'm not sure if I gained weight because of this product, but I was naturally always skinny before this product. I exercise and eat normally as I used to so I'm not to sure if it is the Implanon implant.
But I love this birth control very much because it works well as far as not having to worry so much about it, but I have had mood swings especially now for no reason and a little lower sex drive."


"I went on this drug because I was gaining too much weight on zyprexa. I've lost some weight so far but literally feel like shit everyday. Feel sick too my stomach and can barely keep my eyes open throughout the day.  If I forget too take it I can't fall asleep and I've never had that problem with other meds."


"Same as Ne-Con. Took a couple weeks to adjust, but same results! Great stuff"


"I have used this medication many times for nausea.  It always helps quickly and completely.  The only reason it does not get a perfect score is that it knocks me out!  I'll be groggy for the rest of the day even with only one dose."


"As long as I am on 225 mg I do just fine."


"This medication works for me. I did have slight chest discomfort first few times using it. No longer experience it. Sometimes it makes me feel tired but I continue on and it goes away.  Headache disappears within 30 mins to 1 hr of taking tablet.  I have been taking Imitrex and sumatriptan for over 25 years and am thankful the neurologist prescribed it."


"I was prescribed this to treat BV . I would take the first pill around 12 after a meal and the next around dinner time . I had no bad side effects . I was taking it while on my period ! on day 5/6 , I came off of my period , so far no signs of BV . But I'm looking forward to seeing if my BV is really gone being that I was on my period while taking this . (If this has cured my BV , I will rate it 10/10)"


"I've been taking tramadol for back and knee pain from a motorcycle accident for over a year, it is a great pain reliever that eliminates 90% of my pain issues without making me feel drowsy like hydrocodone or oxycodone. It controls my pain and I still live my normal life."


"My condition:  GERD with mild haital hernia, and occasional gastritis.

Two 20mg Omeprazol capsules (encapsulated granules) twice daily for 3 months, followed by 20mg twice daily for 1 month to taper off; for a  near acute gastritis following endoscopic exam with no other abnormalities or HB infection.

For me it seemed to work better when I took it it 1 hour before breakfast & 1 hour before (@ 5 pm) Dinner; rather than before going to bed...

1. It takes at least 3 days before any decrease in heartburn; but if I eat some wrong foods (acidic) my unforgiving stomach lets me know in the evening.

2. A few spaced-out mild headaches lasting up to an hour.

3. Dry lips with no irritation."


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"I came down with flu-like symptoms and was prescribed Tamiflu the next day. I took the first dose right away and started feeling better within 24 hours. However, the next day, I began developing an itchy rash on my hands and toes, so I discontinued the medication, just to be safe."


"Effexor has helped me, but it took weeks for the initial side effects to go down enough for me to be comfortable. I could hardly eat and sleep for a week. It got better over time, but it was painfully slow and after a few weeks on the stuff, I was exhausted. The side effects never went away completely but I can manage to eat and sleep enough now. Effexor also makes me have really intense, long, complex dreams. They are usually quite interesting and I enjoy having them for the most part. Sometimes its hard getting back to the real world after having woken up with such interesting stories and intricating plotlines in my head, but its worth it in my opinion. Life is more manageable now."


"I've been on this pill for over a year and it has treated me very well. My once heavy and irregular periods are extremely light now. No side effects at all. It is doing a great job for me so far!"


"I'm a 44 year old diabetic and Dr perscribed Testim 1% gel to treat my Low T level. It was not his 1st choice but my Insurance wouldn't pay for anything else. It came in a box With 30 individual 5g small tubes. The first thing I noticed, right away, was the pungent smell that did not go away when the product evaporated.  My wife noticed it and my drycleaner too, who all found it unpleasant. Also, product goes on slimey but drys after about 5 minutes but, If you sweat, it will get slimey & your clothes stick. After 2 weeks, I noticed an increase in energy levels and felt better in general.  However, I (nor my family), could not get past the pungent smell.  I stopped using this product after about 3 weeks and will ask my Dr to change."


"The taste is awful. I  mixed the first bottle with water as directed. I held my nose and chugged down 1/3 of the poop juice at a time, finishing in 7 minutes, a swig of chicken broth between chugs rid the taste. I'm a 70 yr. young man. I almost vomited - fighting thru dry heaves from the first bottle. The water chaser helped keep it down. My bowels started evacuating in 10 minutes. The warm liquid exiting my butt contained a few solid stools but mostly liquid.  I didn't do the 2nd dose. Turns out I didn't need to. No problem with colonoscopy. Warning...

I went to lay down but had to jump up to the bathroom when more liquid escaped my butt wetting my underwear. Good idea to put a towel down on ur bed!"


"I was bleeding heavily for a month with extremely large blood clots that made it difficult and stressful to even leave the house. It was seriously affecting my quality of life and emotional well being. My Dr. prescribed Provera 10mg twice a day for ten days. After the second dose, the blood clots had completely disappeared. By the third dose, no bleeding at all. This medicine was like a miracle for me. I am happy to have my life back. I noticed I am having a headache, but it's not that bad. I'll take a headache any day over the suffering I endured with that excessive bleeding/clotting."


"I've been on the depo shot for 7 years. I was 120lb when I started and now I'm 192lb.. I have constantly tried to loose weight and can't... I'm 24 years old and have experienced a lot of the side effects.. Weight gain ,hair loss, mood swings joint and muscle pain,  constant headaches and dizzy, no sex drive at all and more.. The first three year I had spotting every now and then and would some times bleed for 12 days straight.. And then I was only getting a period once a year....I just recently stopped the depo shot after getting a lap procedure done ... I was told that I may not ever be able to have kids because of how long I was on the depo. Others say it may take 2 years... I decided to stop now in case there might still be a chance"


"I have had anxiety/depression since giving birth to my son in 2001.  Panic attacks were really bad, I was put on Buspar, Xanax, Paxil.  They did not work for me.  Then I was put on Zoloft.   It worked for approximately 10 years.  Then it stopped.  The panic attacks came back and the depression was terrible.  I went to a therapist and a psychiatrist.  The psychiatrist took me off of Zoloft and put me on Prozac and Xanax. I would say that it took about 4-5 weeks for 20 mg of Prozac to kick in and help with the depression.  Then at week 9, the depression came back with more anxiety.  The psychiatrist upped my Prozac to 40 mg 1 X daily.  I feel that I am getting better.  The depression is lifting, although I still have panic attacks once in awhile."


"Sine-off is the best on the market for runny nose, sinus headache and nasal drip that causes itchy throat and cough. It's THE ONLY thing that actually works for me and I've tried them all. But it's almost impossible to find. Why is it when something does what it says, it gets replaced with something else that only does half and costs more. "


"I had some irritation and discomfort from a YI. I've used Monistat 1 day in the past so I purchased it again in hopes of getting relief as I've gotten in the past. Instead I got the worst itching and burning my vagina has ever had. After reading the reviews, I became very concerned and tried to wash as much of this product off as I could. I pray this medication doesn't cause any serious problems. I can't even sleep because the burning is so uncomfortable. Sooo disappointed. I DO NOT recommend this product even though I've used it in the past to cure my YI."


"I have been using this 5% face wash along with Retin A micro for abouts month now. I do not notice any difference. Was actually breaking out more. Skin is not as red and peeling a the first two weeks (normal). Dries out my face horribly but I use Cervae to moisturize. Seems to work. I use Retin A about 3 times a week. But I used it two nights in a row recently and it just put my face ack to what feels like the first two week. Horrible. :("


"I'm wondering about generic Pristiq.  My pharmacy dispensed 50 mg tablets of generic Pristiq about a month ago.  My pdoc was surprised since she didn't even know there was such a thing.  I took them one time, and experienced profound anxiety and depression.  I have been in to see her three times since.  I still feel like I'm being affected by whatever was in those pills.  My doc upped my Klonopin (which I did NOT want to do), but we had no choice.  I am now still on the brand name Pristiq, but had to go up 50 mg.  I don't know what the deal was, but I would advise anyone taking Pristiq to stick with the brand name.  I am just now starting to feel "normal" again!  I have read that the patent on Pristiq won't be up for several more years!!"


"All of the osteoporosis medicines have caused horrible heartburn and now esophagus complication."


"I had my two month appointment 5-11-17. I am 24 year old female, my starting weight was 192. My first month on the pill I lost 16lbs. Month 2 I lost another 10 pounds. Almost 2 weeks later and I lost another 6 pounds! 23 inches lost. The first week on the pill I could not sleep at all, occasional dry mouth but helps to encourage to drink lots of water. Doctor warned me with the dramatic lose in body mass I could start feeling side effects. The past 4 nights I haven't been able to sleep. Even with melatonin and zquil I'm still awake until 1 am. But I will deal with sleepless nights to get to my goal 135 pounds. This is not a magic pill. I go to the gym 4 times a week 1hr cardio and weights. My PCP does 4 months on pill 1 month off."


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


"I had a severe concussion and was given Fioricet, after Toradol and something else wouldn't offer any relief. Talk about a miracle. Once it kicked in my headache was gone! One pill every 4 hours, but with my injury it seemed to wear off in about 3 hours and unfortunately it takes an hour plus to start working. I did sleep after each pill so maybe I'm just immune to the caffeine. Love this medicine, just wish it worked faster and lasted longer."


"This pill overall is not good. its been about 7 months that I have been taking this pill and it seems like it's a everyday struggle to get out of bed. I am finishing these pills after this pack.. this pill has caused me to hate myself, everyone around me, and even effect my relationship with my boyfriend. Not only am I depressed, but my mood swings are not even explainable they are that bad. Not having a period is not healthy, and feeling like this is not either. Probably one of the few people who has lasted past the 3 month period with these pills but I never believed that it was the pills causing me this awful depression but it was never this bad. my advice, stay away from these pills. If you want to stay sane anyway"


"Just started taking this over almost a week. 1st thing I noticed was weak orgasm, little to no semen. Penis is largely flaccid. Flow has improved hope the dribble improves within the next week. Semen and orgasm my be an issue for me though."


"I had Skyla removed a week ago after having it for about 5 months, and I'm very happy I did. After being on it for 5 months, I was still experiencing irregular bleeding (probably 20 days out of the month) and pain during and after sex. More importantly, I had noticed changes in my mood (more anxious and overall down). Once I had it removed I started feeling normal again and have been feeling great since. I got a normal period the day after having it removed that lasted 5 days and haven't bled at all since. I know that I have always been very sensitive to hormones so Skyla might be fine for some people but I definitely noticed a difference in myself despite the fact that it is a very low dose of hormones."


"I started taking 10 mg of Farxiga and after 2 weeks I started getting bad headaches, muscle contractions in my head and chest along with difficulty breathing.   I have had an assortment of pains and discomforts in my chest.  In my head I could feel my brain oscillating.  I had to get a toridal shot to break the headache.  I shared with the doctor and they put me through an EKG and MRI scan, both were normal.  I decided to stop taking the medication on my own.  I still have headaches and my ears are ringing all the time.   Still have shortness of breath and discomfort in the middle of my chest.  I had none of these symptoms prior to taking Farxiga.  And, the doctor does not attribute any of them to Farxiga and can't figure out the cause."


"I've been dealing with migraines for about 2 years now. After extensive testing to rule out brain tumours, Wilson's disease, MS, etc, I was essentially told that I would have to manage my migraines for the rest of my life. The only pain meds that worked were T3s which weren't an option when I was getting more than one migraine a week. After trying several medications Nortriptyline actually worked. My only complaint is the worsening of my other symptoms such as vision issues, an essential tremor, and speech difficulties. The benefits far outweigh the costs though. I am a functional person today because of this medication"


"I loved this medication when I was first diagnosed because I was feeling better immediately and everything cleared up 2 weeks in. I have been on this medication for almost 2 years now and I have gained 30lbs and when I am on highest dose of medication I get painful acne! I never had acne as a teen. I also feel bloated all the time and think Lialda makes me retain water. I forgot to take my pills once and the UC flare came roaring back within a day or two. My hair is also thinner :/ Did not fall out just thinned. Dont enjoy the symptoms, but I do appreciate that it does work!"


"I think the Viibryd is helping as I switched from 20 mg Lexapro to 10 mg Vibryd. The only thing I'm experiencing is brain zaps, or dizziness, don't really know how to put it. Only been on it for 9 days, hope it works been on so many with side effect of zero sexual function. "


"Works well if you can tolerate the annoying cough that is a common side effect of this medication!"


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"I love Prenexa. I just started trying to get pregnant and have had the vitamin for four days. The only side effect I have seen is I have really vivid dreams. Other than that... there is no sickness, nausea, constipation etc. It is so far the best I have found."


"I've been on this birth control for almost 2 years and now it's really starting to affect me. The last few months I've had appetite issues ranging for near-binge eating to complete loss of appetite. The last month I've had extreme anxiety, chest pain, headaches, nervousness, shaking...the works. I've not experience any vomiting, but nausea accompanies the loss of appetite. I have a doctor's appointment in a couple of days and I'm definitely getting off of this. It was effective for a long time for treating ovarian cysts, but now it is really negatively affecting my day-to-day life."


"I have very swollen lymph nodes in my neck, causing headaches, jaw pain, and swelling. I take 2 pills at once every eight hours and it takes about an hour to kick in, and it lasts about an additional 6 to 7 hours."


"My mom forced me onto this and wouldn't tell me what it is. I've been bleeding nonstop for two weeks and I'm an emotional wreck. My face is completely broken out whereas I would only get a few breakouts here and there beforehand not to mention its extremely oily. My mental health issues only make the situation worse. I had to find this information out on my own and I'm absolutely miserably. My period used to last 5 days and now its been 2 weeks. I'm constantly in pain. This shot has made me absolutely miserable but I have no choice but to take it until I can move out."


"I have had the paragard in for 3 weeks now. I got it inserted 8 weeks after my 4th baby & 1st c section. Ive had the mirena and didnt like the mood swings, hormones & crazy periods. Paragard caught my attention when i heard it was a non-hormonal BC. I am breastfeeding but i still had a period for 7 days after the insertion. Since i got it put in ive had mild cramps occasionally and feel slightly bloated but im assuming my uterus is still adjusting. So far i love it! I havent had sex with it in yet so i cant comment on that. The insertion was uncomfortable but not painful. I had 3/4 of my kids natural and no epidural so my pain tolerance is very high. Id still say its not painful though. I say "yaaaay""


"I thought this birth control was great at first, but I have now gained 40+ pounds after being on this. I HATE it, to say the least. Oh, it was RECALLED, by the way, which scares me. That's why they have switched users to Blisovi."


"Last year I started taking phentermine 37.5 mg and lost about 15 pounds, but when I stopped I gained it all back. So I went back on it December 1 and started Weight Watchers at the same time. Eight weeks later I have lost 21 pounds. And my cholesterol has dropped 30 points already from 189 to 159. The key this time around is the WW. You're wasting your money on the Phen if you don't follow some sort of diet program and learn to change your eating habits for life. My downfall last year was thinking I could eat anything I wanted and not gain weight, and that's why you gain when you stop taking the pills. I am 59 years old and can't do that anymore."


"I was prescribed Trazodone for anxiety, insomnia, and depression. It worked very well after the first week of the nausea and strange feelings that come with a new medicine. It helped me sleep, I was less depressed and found it easier to find things to look forward to. HOWEVER. If you are prone to side effects in psych meds, be careful. In less than two months my hair thinned to about half of what it was before. I have since quit and am taking supplements to help regrow my hair, and bathing in my own tears."


"Female 37 yrs w Starting wt 263/ending wt 230.  Was on phentermine 37.5 for 3 months. Lost 15lbs first month, 10 second, and 8 the last month.  Only dealt w jitteriness, insomnia, dry mouth for the first 2 weeks. I made sure to take pill early and would take a half pill periodically if side effects were bothersome. By the end of first month side effects were gone except for constipation,  and I was able to maintain 1400-1600 calorie per day goal. Around week 7 or 8, I noted that my appetite was not very suppressed, so I would eat breakfast, and take pill 30 minutes before lunch. This seemed to boost the appetite suppression for me. I walked 4-5 miles about twice a week. Hoping to continue diet and wt loss after stopping phentermine."


"I previously used the old ProAir, the traditional design, and it worked great could jog twice as far without getting short of breath, mow grass, etc. I was at the doctor and asked about a refill & she told me about this amazing new design that you don't have to squeeze. The idea sounded great, but in reality it doesn't work. After I use it shortness of breath is slightly decreased, but the chest tightness/pain remains and starts to take on a different character, & it also makes me extremely nauseous. Yes, it is convenient, but people who need a rescue inhaler would rather it work & provide relief than to have 1 less button to press."


"I was on Yaz for a long time, about five years. It helped with my horrible mood swings. After a while, I got no period while on Yaz, not even spotting or cramping, which was a huge plus. The only negative for me was my sex drive became non-existent. My poor husband thought there was something wrong with him so I just switched to the patch."


"Diagnosed with Major Depression.  Started using this drug after taking Lexapro, Zoloft and Elavil.  I suffered from nausea when this medication was taken without food.  I was told that I would experience diarrhea as an initial side effect; however, this became chronic.  I missed one dose (after being on this medication and taking it consistently at the same time of day each day for four months) and had a major crying fit- to the extent that my nose started bleeding.  I have been switched to Brintellix as the side effects of this medication were too extreme."


"Package is difficult to open (difficult to get tabs apart to then pull to open).  Each and every tablet has been crumbly and broken at one end.  I prefer the original Sudafed and generics over this."


"Well I have blood pressure that is normally high, but sometimes normal.  I have only been on Hytrin for a few days.  The first day it made me very dizzy and fill very bad.  My blood pleasure went from an average of 160's/90's to 110's/60's.   I am only on 1 mg. I only have been taking a 1/2 a mg since the first day."


"I used Enbrel for Psoriasis for a little over 2 years. I was eager to try something that worked since at that time, nothing did. It worked and continued to work. It was VERY expensive and good thing I had insurance to cover it, or I would be back at square one, feeling and looking terrible. The needle is massive and hurts but it was worth it 100%. After those 2 years, Enbrel started to NOT work and my doctors upped my dosage 3 or 4 times and finally I had to be switched since it just did not work anymore. I researched it and I did read that after X amount of times some patients can and will become immune to the drug. This is what happened to me. I was devastated. So now I have to do IV treatments of Remecade every 8 to 10 weeks."


"You can be very angry and go off on someone and then you take this medicine and then you think that you never went off on that person."


"After starting 2 pills a day I felt dizzy all day and in a daze.  I was worried about driving on this drug. I would stay away from this expensive drug. I waited over two days for side effects to wear off after I quit."


"Ritalin has helped greatly with breakthrough depression, however,  the effects are not as predictable as I expected.  I'm on a generic.  It helps the morning depression, which is the worst. However, sometimes it seems to vary in its ability to get me going."


"I never write on these things, but there are so many horror stories I felt like I needed to.  I had my Nexplanon inserted on February 5 2013. So far it has been great! It went in on the 4th day of my period, light to begin with...my period stopped completely the next day. And I haven't had one since! The insertion was extremely easy, but I did have a nasty bruise for about 2-3 weeks.  Now it's fine. I did have a little body acne too but I think that was because I totally stopped birth control for a few months, before this my body wasn't used to it.  I researched this and was terrified because I thought I was going to gain 80 lbs and bleed for weeks straight but it has been nothing but easy!"


"Though told stories by family how ACTIVE I have always been, despite its' negative tone, I always thought "ACTIVE" was positive. Now 44 with 2 children, a husband, my 5 year old was diagnosed with ADHD. With her diagnosis, came mine. I take 40mg of Vyvanse in the morning and it allows me to focus in the way I have always strived to. With it, I achieve my goals more comfortably, but I make sure I eat before taking it, drink a lot of water and try to exercise. It is not a magic pill and it is still essential to use the coping strategies I developed from years of having to cope on my own. My only concern is my heart and blood pressure. Overall, this is a solid, good medication that allows for a more balanced life."


"Wtf my vagina on fire?Yo I hope this work bc this worse than the Yeast Infection it's self...I'm literally in tears this shit strong and!"


"I started taking Metformin because it was the last hope to help control my hormones and bring back my cycles. i have PCOS and Endometriosis, and the combination of the 2 is horrible when you cant take HRT. After 3 days of taking it i got my period finally after 113 days late. I am a bit worried as i am underweight and havent got an appetite, but im slowly getting used to them,and will hopefully be eating properly soon. fingers crossed it helps me concieve!!!!"


"When I got out of high school I weighed about 350lbs (25st, 158kg) so my doctor put me on xenical and it worked amazingly. For the first time in my life, I was able to lose weight. I lost 70lbs in about 8 months. It was uncomfortable too, having some sudden needs to use the washroom and leaking oil. But, I saw fatty foods differently and totally changed my eating habits, so I lost another 30lbs on my own.

For about 14 years after that I kept around that weight, but gained a lot more recently with lifestyle changes, and started the pills again 2 weeks ago. I'm already down 10lbs, and with a better diet, no bad experiences with the washroom. If you're obese, I highly recommend taking these pills with a good diet and exercise."


"Suppresses cough significantly and definitely helps when it comes to upper respiratory congestion. Only downsides include extreme itchiness and sensitivity to light in the average normally healthy adult."


"Got recommended by the surgeon that did my laparoscopy to try Depo out after severe pain and bleeding being bed bound for atleast 4 days every month and suffering daily from the endo and interstitial cystitis which I have alongside.

It has been a god send for me, it does take a toll with mood swings and energy but I think the conditions contribute to that themselves also! I have probably 10 days tops every 3 months before the shot is due that I'll get very bloated (a good 4/5lbs worth on the scales!!) and feel sicky and not right with spotting but as soon as I have the shot again all gone! I'm happy with feeling a bit rubbish once every three months with much less pain rather than every couple of weeks doubled over!! Thank god for depo!!!"


"I am diagnosed with Bipolar, still unsure if my type is 1 or 2 because I experienced good several bout of signification impairment of function depressions and frequent severe hypomanics or mild manics. Mixed episodes are my main presentation of bipolar disorder. I tried Lamotrigine and many antidepressants, all they did was fueled my mild delusional manics and another times was mixed. I was on carbamazepine and lithium, it was good but I developed allergic reaction to carbamazepine and fueled a month and half long of constant hypomania mood and doctor put me on Trileptal. For the first time I am able to feel content without any explanation. It is a great medicine, you don't feel side effect and being content, that's a dream to me."


"This medication works however the side effect of constant headaches are enough to drive a person crazy!"


"I have been on Duragesic 75mg for about 5 months now and it has helped more than all the other pain killers I have been on. I have had three major back surgery's plus DDD and osteoporosis. The only thing is make sure you have water proof tape around because they sometimes become loose and fall off and you don't want that."


"I've been on the birth control patch for over a year now, I love it! never had really bad side effects , my periods would come on time , never had problems with the patch coming off. There are however some side effects I didn't know about, spotting in between periods, feeling nausea , headaches , etc. But all in all I love the patch! not planning on getting pregnant anytime soon!"


"Given savella by my doctor. It's a miracle medicine but start slower to avoid side effects. The titration pack is too fast. Also you should stop at the dose that takes care of your pain. I was at 25 mg 2 times a day for a long time. When my stress went up the pain came back so my doctor increased me to the usual dose of 50 mg 2 times a day. Pain is gone!  There are coupons on line. I had sweats as the only side effect that went away. I'll take that over the pain any day!"


"After a very dark time in my life I dropped my male pride and sought help from my physician and was diagnosed with MDD and GAD. I was prescribed Effexor XR 75mg and being my first experience with anti depressants was very leery. For about two weeks the side effects were more than noticeable, sweating, dizziness, constipation, nausea brain zaps ect.
About the same time (2 weeks) the relief set in the side effects began to lift.
 Everyone is different but Effexor has been a life saver and to say my life has turned around would be a huge understatement. From despair to feeling "normal" and enjoying life maybe for the first time ever.
For me the only lasting side effect seems to be dry mouth after nearly a year. Small price to pay."


"I've been dealing with anxiety my entire adult life (I'm 29). Finally, after a long period of unemployment, I was able to get insurance, and began seeing a psychiatrist. Despite complaining about panic attacks, he prescribed Wellbutrin (buproprion) for my depression (which I'm realizing is more likely ADHD-PI, so the doc was at least half right in prescribing the bupropion.). This greatly exacerbated my anxiety, to the point I was having more panic attacks in a week than I was previously having in a month.

With gabapentin 3x100mg daily, as needed, that's no longer the case. My quality of life is much improved."


"Works well."


"I think it’s crazy that medicine specifically prescribed to opioid users will cause opioid withdrawal. Forget that! Take Linzess ! I’ve been on Suboxone for 3 years. I’ve had terrible constipation and when I would finally go, it would be rock solid and extremely painful. Linzess has been life changing. I go everyday. I’m on the highest dosage, the low dosage did absolutely nothing at all. Being constipated is a big deal. It’s awful! My heart goes out to anyone who suffers from it."


"I'm usually pretty tolerant of drugs, but this one was awful! Hot and cold flashes, sweating, abdominal cramps, headaches.The tablet form was much better. The scariest side effect for both forms for me is that my period stopped for 3 months and I've never had any variation with that kind of thing. Felt like I was going through menopause even though I'm very young."


"I had the Mirena for the 5 years it was effective with absolutely no problems or side effects and then took a six month break. It worked so well I decided I wanted to have the same kind put back in. PP does not do Mirena any longer and I was told that Liletta was the same but lasted only 3 yrs. I went ahead and got Liletta put in 08/16. I absolutely hate it.  I went in to PP in Jan and was told by another doctor that it is NOT the same. It's "generic" which is not always the same. She said many women are having the same issues I have been. She gave me a couple of things to try and help. Incl. other medications.
My side effects:
Constant Bleeding (maybe 5 days a month free of at least spotting)
Bloating
Headaches
Depression
Horrible craving sweets and always hungry.
Breast tenderness at times to the point I could not touch my breasts even.
Enough time has been given to see if things would get better.
My appointment to have it removed is Tue."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"Latest update.  After 13 months on Genvoya (my first and only HIV med so far), my latest blood test showed the virus still undetectable (<20), which is great.  So this medicine is still doing it's thing as advertised.  No complaints there.  However, my CD4 T-cell count has already plateaued.  I went from 471 in March to 478 in September.  I try not to get too jazzed about one test result, but this was a big disappointment for me.  I was hoping to be right down the middle of the Genvoya-patient bell curve, with my CD4 count still gaining about 10 cells per month after six months on the drug.  But this does not appear to be the case for me.   That is not a fault of Genvoya, as far as I can tell.  I just happen not to be a strong responder."


"Adderall XR has been amazing for me. I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5, and was on and off of stimulants since original diagnosis. As a kid I would go through bouts of taking it and bouts of pretending to take it. I tried to be unmedicated as an adult, but that only produced anxiety, likely due to my naturally occurring rapid thought processing and tendency to fail to complete projects (distracted by new thoughts). My quality of life is significantly better when I take Adderall and I see no shame to be had in that. I experience dry mouth fairly often, but overall it is amazing and totally worth it. I am however nervous about facing pregnancy without it, as well as breast feeding. This medicine really makes a difference in my life."


"Amitiza has been a life saver for me. It has worked when nothing else would. I have had no side effects. I take 8 mcg twice daily and I go to the bathroom every other day. Perfect!!"


"It works wonders. I like it."


"After a whole day of liquid diet,  I attempted to take my first dose at 5 pm.  The taste was awful, it took me 2 hrs to drink it and i really had to force myself to do it.  Got to a half the cup and then i was alternating sip of the prep and sip of water.  Then i had the additional water.  Worked excellent though and I didn't have any side effects.  Was terrified to drink it the next morning at 4:45 am on an empty stomach,  but thanks to the comments on this site i was prepared.  i used a straw and mixed it with a really cold water. Didn't give me the nausated feeling like the night before.  Did a really good job on cleansing the bowel. Even my doc said that my prep was he best that day lol."


"My stomach swelled out like a pregnant person for years and I gained a lot of weight. I followed a very strict diet, all organic, no bread, red meat or sugar, and plenty of exercise for 3 years, Still no hope. After visiting many Doctors and no answers as to why my stomach stuck out all of the time, especially after I ate, I went to a Gastroenterologist had a "Hydrogen Breath Test" I had SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overflow) I took Xifaxan 550 3 X a day for 7 days. My stomach went down tremendously and my body shrunk all around like magic. I was sooooooo happy!!! I had absolutely no side effects from the Xifaxan. Also my heart burn went away.  I had my life back. Diet is very important with SIBO!!!"


"I was administered Nubain during my labor. It made me feel extremely drunk and out of control. I remember feeling intense pain, but not really caring. The whole experience is hazy to me, which is really depressing as I looked forward to giving birth. Also, after being administered the Nubain, my labor became precipitous (I went from 3cm to 10cm in under 2 hours - not sure if this is related to the Nubain though) I would rather go drug-free than to use this again for the birth of my next baby."


"This is the only thing that has ever worked for me. I even woke up under anesthesia."


"I had Nexplanon inserted in July of 2014-- so about 7 months ago. The insertion was easy although I had random throbbing pains in my arm every so often afterwards. I was on a routine 29 day cycle with a 3 day HEAVY period before the implant. The first three months my periods were every two weeks, then every 5, and they were 7-10 days long and heavy the whole time. My moods were all over the place, I had acne, I gained 7 pounds, and my sex drive was destroyed. Now, I love it! My periods are light and back to about 5 days- and they come every 40 days ish. My sex drive is back full force- very light cramping- a bit of nausea after any alcohol. otherwise, solid choice-would get it again! Bonus, Im not pregnant! Its doing its job!"


"After the death of one of my relative,my whole world changed. I thought it was due to my emotional nature.  I started having panic attacks, lack of interest, unusual feeling of fear, lack of appetite, was not able to look after myself or my family. I thought that I was going to die.I t was all unbearable. But believe me lexapro is really great .After 8 weeks, I started feeling my normal self. Mild side effects: yawning, tiredness. But it may be due to my illness rather than the medicine effect. After taking this medicine, I got my strength back. It has saved my life. Just give it a try and hang on there for at least 2 months. It can really save your life too."


"So far so good, helps me walk away from unreasonable people instead of sharing my unwanted opinion. I have same side effects as mentioned, wondering if anyone has uncomfortable leg pains painful tingling (like a constant funny bone just got hit but towards the high painful part. Could be a pinched nerve and unrelated to Buspar."


"First I wanna start by saying weight gain depends on you. Of course not everybody is the same and you can expect birth control to help you lose weight. Secondly this birth control is great, had to switch to it after the one I was taken got recalled (Yaz). So far this has made me happy. Like I said everyone is different, I've had no bloating, cramping, or weight gain. I have been a little emotional but it's something I can deal with."


"Started this medication on 11/3 and I’m down 21lbs. My problem is definitely psychological/mental and Contrave appealed to me because it helps with the chemical levels in your brain. Started seeing a change on the second day. Not wanting the junk food and not as much. Was automatically choosing healthier food not even thinking about it. Was satisfied with having healthy foods and not feeling deprived. Also gave me the want to exercise and not feel like I had to drag myself to the gym. Did see the “effectiveness” of it wear off as I got closer to upping the dose which concerns me that after hitting the 4 pills a day I’m gonna stall out. Side effects: queasy after taking it and dry mouth like crazy. but makes me drink more water so + & -"


"Was given Lexapro for mild depression, during the 18months I was on it I suffered hot flushes, constant tiredness, severe carbohydrate craving with a weight gain of approximately 2kg per month, all in the upper body, especially the abdominal region. No sexual desire and complete apathy. My GP put this down to depression and kept increasing the dosage. My family intervened when my liver bloods started to be abnormal. I came off Lexapro from 20mg per day over a 2 month period. Since being off it, I feel amazing, 8 hours sleep is sufficient, whereas on Lexapro I was sleeping up to 14 hrs daily and still constantly tired. The abdominal weight gain has vanished without any change in my routine and most importantly the hot flushes are gone. 32yr female."


"The extended release Oxycontin works the same for pain relief as Percocet, but with barely any side effects.  Doesn't make me nearly as foggy or give me that euphoric feeling that Percocet does.  I can focus better during the day and sleep through the night without waking up needing more pills."


"I have many debilitating conditions and have tried almost everything. My sensitive stomach only tolerates certain meds, such as Tramadol and cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). I take 5mg early evening, sleep better than I have in years, and wake up the next day feeling better than I did before taking it. It's so nice to finally have some days where I do not wake up in debilitating pain, after a night of tossing and turning! I do not notice any side effects except for constipation, but I have IBS-C anyway so it's nothing new to me. If you have a lot of fibromyalgic or rheumatic pain, this is definitely worth a try. A little pill that does a lot!"


"Well this was my first experience with any birth control and I am not a fan.  I feel bloated, stomach feels weird, back cramps, cystic acne. And the worst part would be the mood swings.  I can get so angry and frustrated and little things .  I get depressed but not in a kind of sad way but in a hopeless will anything ever change, life is messed up.  It's really hard.  I didn't gain weight but lost 15 pounds and I only weighed 125 before hand.  I have had it for about three months, getting it removed Monday.  My arm is still sore from the implant but that's not a huge deal to me.  Wouldn't really recommend it."


"I have had mine in for almost 2 years. At first it was amazing. Got my periods like normal a bit heavy but it was tolerable. I was running in to problems with it in the last few months. I have sex with one person. But at least once every other month I get bv. It is because of the birth control and because I have sex. My body isn't handling having a foreign object in it. It is either stop having sex or get it taken out. We'll I'm opting to get it removed and I'm getting my tubes tide. Not only has this thing caused BV but my periods are getting worse to the point where I can't even get out of bed because of the pain. No meds work to take away the pain."


"This medication works perfectly. The only way you can go wrong on it, is to NOT take the drug to drug interactions seriously. It has completely relieved me of negative tension, and finally, it has given me a good grip on reality and thoughts. You can basically let Thiothixene do all the healing, while you try your best to be yourself."


"I have been taking the pill for about three month it's been a huge difference. I felt a few symptoms but nothing to severe but I like to say thanks."


"I started this a few months ago and since then it has fixed my cycle to be every three to four weeks instead of a week and a half and for that I am incredibly thankful. But I have had terrible migraines with blurred vision and it has not lightened or shortened my period, which is why I was prescribed this. Like all medications things work differently for everyone, but this has been my experience so I thought I would share."


"This medication has worked wonders for me. After reading the side effect reviews from others, I was worried. However, I made sure I ate a good protein breakfast with the medicine. I used the starter pack which ramps up the dosage slowly. I only had minor side effects and those lasted just a few days.

I feel so much better now and am so glad I decided to take a chance with Viibryd. The biggest plus is no weight gain, which is common with other medicines for this condition."


"So, recently I got switched off from aviane which was the best birth control ever! Because, I moved out of province they didn't carry aviane so they put me on alesse. I'm going on 21 years old, I'm 5'3, and I've never passed 115 pounds using aviane. Using alesse I have gained almost 10 pounds the last few months of use! This birth control has worsen my acne, caused me severe head aches, worsen my abdominal pain thru out and off my period, heavy bloating, worsen my constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and rather 5 days my periods are 7-9. I'm glad this birth control suits most of you ladies on here, for myself it has been the worst! Obviously not for every woman, defiantly not for me! Looking to switch ASAP!"


"I wanted a pill to take when traveling to sleep.  To test it I took 50 mg at home , when I would normally go to sleep without anything.  After a few minutes in bed, I had difficulty swallowing, it was scary.  I drank some water and it went away.  I did not sleep at all, after 2 hours I took an ambien.  I had taken this pill one hour before bed.  A week later I took 25mg as prescribed, cut the 50mg pill in half as directed.  Took it 1.5 hours before bed, no swallowing problems, but after 2 hours, still awake. took ambien."


"On fourth week. Beyond impressed. Snacking between meals gone. Hugely diminished need/desire for food, seem to seek healthier food. Biggest surprise is it has eliminated any desire for a nice cold beer (my weakness). Past diet experiences used smaller serving approach but almost eat the plate; with belviq using smaller portions but can only eat 1/3 to 1/2. Side effects - first day headache was major - so challenging that I would have stopped the medicine if it didn't disappear - it was gone on day 2.. Feel empowered to finally succeed. Goal is to lose 25%.  Down 2 notches on belt, feeling better and more committed everyday. Starting weight 263 - first weigh in end of next week."


"I am 53 yrs old and  my doctor started me on this Rx to help me lose weight and because of my knees are giving me trouble. I Start this Rx on 3/23/16 and I take one pill in the morning I eat 30  minutes after. The pills does cause dry mouth but I drink a lot of water. So I was weighting 256 and I weight myself on 3/26/16 and know I weight 252. But i try to eat healthly meal and i try to do 10thousand steps a day"


"I have Bipolar 1. Nuvigil to start the day and Seroquel to end it is the best combo I've ever experienced. (I also take Lamictal and Luvox)"


"I really think this drug has been a life saver.  But be careful with the dosing-sometimes less is more.  I currently take 2.5 mg and that is enough to pop me out of the depression.  At 5 mg I was very "flat," anxious, and my joints ached.  Everyone is different, but this drug can be very helpful."


"I was given some samples of Celebrex from my physician for wrist and hand pain.  After I took the second capsule of 200 mg, I awoke in the night with an extremely bad headache, had the chills, aching muscles, runny nose and a dry hacking cough.  I stopped taking the pills, but as my symptoms persisted, I believed I had the flu.  Three weeks later, I again tried Celebrex and on the second day of taking the pills, I was again stricken with chills, a headache, nausea and the runny nose.  These symptoms have stayed with me for the past three days.  "


"I have extreme mixed feelings about this drug. At the age of 5, I was diagnosed with Precocious Puberty. My endocrinologist suggested I start Lupron, and I did. It did exactly what it was supposed to do.. I quit growing taller, and stopped puberty-like symptoms. One problem- I did not grow taller, but I was still eating. I gained a lot of weight, but the doctors promised that once I quit the shots everything would even out.  I quit the shots after 7 years of treatment, and it did not "even out". The weight gain caused Insulin Resistance, which also played with my hormones, and led to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome."


"So far, I have had a lot of my acne clear up but I have also been using tea tree (which I was using before I broke out and decided to get on Birth Control) so I think it has helped there. I will say that after the first week, I have been bleeding ever since so I am thinking I will give this Trinessa Lo 3 months to figure itself out and if my skin isn't better I am going to let it go."


"I've been on 500mg 2x/day for 5 years. Keppra controlled the seizures immediately the day I started it but I did experience extreme drowsiness and can sleep for days. People always told me I looked tired and knew I was always sleepy. I also got very moody and am easily irritated to the point where no one wants to be around me. I didn't think that it could be linked to the medication until now. It's a terrible feeling but it does control the seizures."


"On 400 mg a day and it works great in regards to my synovitis pain in all my joints that my lupus causes. No side effects after taking it for two months. I prefer taking this over prednisone any day."


"Three weeks after I delivered my third child, I went into an Addisonian Crisis, and diagnosed with Addison's Disease. I was in the hospital for two weeks, on multiple medications including IV steroids. I was discharged on prednisone. I felt like a new person! I felt 100% better. I wasn't sleeping all of the time, no more dizziness or fainting, and the pain was gone. I personally didn't experience any major side effects. This drug literally changed my life."


"I have anxiety and I tried valium and xanax but Ativan works best for me."


"BEST PRODUCT I HAVE EVER USED! The very next day my internal and external hemmorhoids dwindled down to nothing. I couldn't believe that after only TWO uses I saw such quick results! Crazy expensive though, 162$ "


"I started taking adipex two weeks ago and lost 8 first week. I haven't lost anything since. I do not have more energy and in fact get tired mid day. I actually can't even tell that I am taking it. I do eat less but that is about it and have dry mouth.

I found a coupon online for Kroger and it only cost me $10.88 for a 1 month supply"


"Severe back pain and also in neck, shoulders and arms started after being on Abatacept for about 3 months. More muscular pain than bone pain. Looking to come off it as its becoming problematic. I've been on 4 other biologic medicines and this was the most effective in getting flare ups under control."


"I am 25 years old and have been on Depo-Provera for around 3 years. I have very little side effects & absolutely love not worrying about pregnancy or periods! I can't imagine going back to having a monthly period, I am very content with my light spotting every three months a week before my next shot. I never plan on having children so I have no problem staying on this long-term. I've been losing/gaining 20 pounds on and off many years before I started Depo, and considering I do not exercise I cannot blame any weight gain on this. My only concern is bone density loss. I eat calcium rich vegetables daily & take vitamin D, but may start calcium supplementation as well depending on my results from a bone density screening."


"I have had to use this medication for about 1 month so far for severe back pain with limb numbness...it is fantastic.  I can go to work and although I have limited mobility with my arm being numb, the pain is 90% better and tolerable.  I have experienced constipation, but without this medicine my pain is  excruciating and with it, I can have my life at least 1/2 way back."


"I woke up at 4 am with such intense pain in my right big toe I couldn't bare to have the bed covers touch it. It was the weekend, so I went to the ER and was diagnosed with gout and prescribed Indocin. Took it when I got home and about an hour later I had this odd feeling wash over me and the pain was instantaneously reduced. It was the strangest sensation I've ever experienced. It was like a switch was flipped and the pain was gone, it was that distinct. Really thankful it worked so well."


"Took byetta for a number of years and started getting sugar "crashes" around 1 to 2 hrs after injecting so had to sugar up to counteract which was rather non productive.  There was some fear that I would go low for a week when first starting but that didn't happen.  Very stable A1c @ 6.25 like a rock for years.  Do not eat full size meals or you can experience pretty nasty nausea when your stomach won't empty and the meal "ferments".  I don't call the shot the core drill for nothing.  Bleeding should be expected and the time release makes nodules which can work out through the skin surface with a small red bump which lasts up to two weeks.  I keep a small led flashlight to eyeball (shine through)  the pen ."


"First, THANKS ALL OF YOU folks sharing. This is very informative. We are all trying to find something that works. My son, age 10, 5th grade, has been ADHD and negative overall for yrs.  Finally tried Vivance 20mg. Big help month 1. More talkative, able to focus, get things done.  Said it wore off or he got used to it by month 2 so uppedd dose to 30mg.
Same thing, except after school a lot more sensitive emotionally.  He said he didn't see much difference after a few weeks so we upped dose to 40mg on month 4.   Still sensitive after school, no appetite, complained that he was grinding his teeth all day , thirsty all the time and dry skin then one day suddenly his wrists and web between thumb and finger broke into red purple DEEP DRY RASH. Stopped it"


"I've been on Effexor XR before and was off it  for a few years. Life got tough again and new dr put me on 10 mg lexapro. After a week, I can see light at the end of the tunnel and it might not be a freight train! After months of not being able to get back to sleep when I wake in the middle of the night,  I'm now sleeping much better. Fuzzy thinking and digestive upset for a few days.  I don't have much of an appetite, but that is really a good thing! I feel a little more focused too. I can feel my mental energy returning. So far so good."


"This was my second yeast infection, the first was treated with oral tablets and was treated very well. I decided to try Monistat 7 day treatment instead as a more "natural" solution. Once I inserted medication I was fine all night. I am just waking up and am having HORRIBLE burning and itching. Worst then the infection itself. Wont be finishing this crap. DONT BUY"


"Taking Effexor made absolutely no difference in the frequency of my hot flashes.  However, it did seem to make the hot flashes slightly less intense.  My physician increased my dosage to see if it would make any difference.   The increased dose did not make any difference.  Withdrawing from Effexor is not pleasant.  I started weaning off the medication almost 2 months ago and have not taken any of the medication for a week and am experiencing extreme fatigue and dizziness.  I've been reading withdrawal experiences online and have learned that this could go on for several weeks. I wish I had never tried the medication."


"I've been on this birth control for 5 weeks now, I was given 3 free months worth to try from my doctor. I take very good care of my skin and I was used to having acne just before a period with my oily combo skin. After the third week of taking this my skin has turned abosolutely horrible! Cystic acne which I've never ever had in my life and I'm in my mid 20's. My entire forehead and cheeks is covered in acne and even spreading to my chest, I'm so upset with this birth control I do not reccommend! I will be going to my doctors tomorrow to switch to TriCyclenLo starting next month. I'm fighting my acne right now with: lush cosmetic warrior mask, 10% benzoyl peroxide medicine, apricot scrub face wash, tea tree oil, and multi vitamins"


"I'm a 65 y/o female.This my first colonoscopy, so I read everything, watched videos, etc. I was dreading drinking the Suprep. Well, I have to tell you it was a breeze!  Here are my tips: 1. If you can, start your liquid diet 2 days before. 2.Drink the prep at room temp with room temp water. I think the chills and stomach pain others talked about came from drinking that much liquid cold and fast.3.No straw, just HOLD YOUR NOSE for ZERO taste! After drinking it,  I swished ginger ale around in my mouth (and spit it out). Voila! No nasty taste. 4. Divide the 32 oz of water you have to drink in an hour into 4- 8oz glasses and set a timer to drink one every 15 minutes. First poo in 45 mins. Easy Peasy. Good luck!"


"Severe diarrhea started in one hour with about 5 ounces discharge every 2 minutes.  Was not able to consume water fast enough to prevent dehydration.  Diarrhea slowed after a couple hours.  Most diarrhea was over after 6 hours."


"I took Suboxone before actually going to a rehab facility.  I was very fortunate I didn't kill myself by the way I chose to take it.  I used it as a crutch... I took it only when I couldn't get my hands on the real deal.  I know many people who do the same. I currently have a friend who is trying to "detox from Suboxone". My best suggestion to anyone considering Suboxone is to have the courage and detox the real way at your local detox facility.  You can be drug free in less than 14 days!  "


"Butrans causes depression, anxiety, dizziness, nausea. Do not get on this medication."


"I am in the third week of Chantix.  Smoked during the first week, but about half of normal - it was just losing it's appeal.  Quit totally the first day of the second week.  Now 11 days smoke free and it has been wonderful - easy really.  Even the times I thought would be really hard have not been bad - it is more like I am aware that normally I would be smoking but how funny it is that I just don't want to!  Side effects - some nausea, weird dreams, low energy week 2, and I don't want alcohol -great!"


"This medication is wonderful! I can't use the other brands for my asthma because I'm lactose intolerant and Alvesco does not use lactose!"


"Hey everyone, I usually never write reviews but here it goes.. I've been taking this BC pill for about two years now, I've never experienced depression ,aniexty or mood swings. I haven't had a pregnancy scare or anything to be so worried about. I never seemed to have a problem remembering to take my pill cause I have an alarm on my phone. Weight gain which I'm not sure but I don't think birth control took a big toll on it. Being that I'm in college and in love I think I had to be a blame for my own weight gain lol. But overall it's a great BC to take .. my only thing is will it truly effect my body once me and my fiancé are ready for kids or not."


"I've been on this birth control for over a year now and don't really have any complaints. When I first got it the incision site was sore for a few days but after that I was golden. My periods don't happen very often and when they do they are light. I would recommend."


"This medication was a life saver in the fact that it returned my quality of life back to me.  I was on this medication for over 5 years at 30mg twice daily; never needed an increase in dosage.  What I loved most about this medication was that it was a great pain reliever without the typical "high" feeling of opiates.  When insurance didn't cover the medication, I was able to find it at a hospital (Non profit) pharmacy for around $30/month.  The only downside to this medication is coming off of it.  I came off of it when I was pregnant and felt withdrawals for the longest I've ever felt withdrawals from an opiate.  The next time I came off of it, I quit cold turkey, which reduced withdrawal time in half."


"I've been on Sprintec for 3 months. I started taking it because my hormones were wacky and I would skip periods often. Since taking Sprintec my periods have been normal and regular. The symptoms I have experienced are enlarged breasts, (36D to almost 36DDD), bloating, increased sex drive, slight headaches and nausea. Lately I have been scared because I've been having symptoms of pregnancy and this is the first month me and my boyfriend haven't used any other type of protection. I'm sure it's just the birth control. Other than those little problems, Sprintec has seemingly worked for me. Also I do tend to get a little emotional, but not too often."