"I suddenly started having severe pain and vomiting after eating anything thicker than water. I lost 44 pounds in 2 months. The ER doctor put me on Librax, and I can eat again! This medication saved my life! I continue to take it 3 times a day before meals."


"I have been take tramadol, for back pain and it also works for anxiety, but doctors seem to believe it's not for anxiety or depression. Because of the opiate that's in it, but it works 10 times better than any anti anxiety pill I have taken."


"Have been taking this medicine for 3 years. At first I thought it wasn't doing anything for me. I took myself off of the medication. After a few weeks I noticed that my breathing got worse.
Symbicort has made a huge difference in me being able to breath and not. Concerns are my high dosage compared to other people I know who are on it. "


"Pros: Periods were lighter, cramps hardly existed, not pregnant.  I got on the pill for these reasons. So, yes it worked for that. In addition, I lost about 27 pounds. However, CONS: I was SUPER depressed and that depression hit hard. I've always been a happy, outgoing person, but Ocella made me upset at random times and now that I'm off it, my period is heavier than before and the cramps are worse. I've also gained weight since going off the pill. I'm 18, 5'7, 189 lbs. I would not recommend it. Of course there was the noticeable decline in sex drive, but that didn't bother me much."


"This is a quick and effective laxative to relieve constipation however alternatives should be considered first. Magnesium syrup is always a good try, senna, speak to your pharmacist about the best things to take they are always helpful. I only take 1 tablet and it takes effect within a few hours, server cramping, nausea, sweating, diarrhoea,have felt like I may pass out, but these effects only last about an hour for myself. Therefore I think this should be kept for a last result!"


"It did not help me fall or stay asleep.  I took this medication for 3 months.  I started out at 25 mg and worked my way up (per doctors orders), to 100 mg.  It still did nothing.  I weaned myself off of it and it was like I had never taken anything in the first place."


"was feeling angry and snappy and unhappy. started lexapro, slept a lot and gained weight and started grinding teeth. switched to wellbutrin 150 2xday. crazy headaches for 3 weeks and strange metallic taste in my mouth. then i read that generics are not necessarily the same, and went straight to wellbutrin's manufacturer who has a great program if insurance doesn't cover it -- $50 per month for name brand wellbutrin 300XL, SO WORTH THE $. i lost a bit of weight, could work straight through for hours, felt much more peaceful and happy except for the pre-menstrual 10 days, when i could become a raging lunatic. doc prescribed prozac 20mg for those days only, and almost zero PMS or PMDD since (self-diagnosed PreMenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.)"


"Inderal works well with hardly any side effects. One good side effect is that it stops severe headaches if you happen to have those with your high blood pressure."


"When I started getting the depo shot I was 15. It was a lot easier to do that than have a 15 year old remember to take a pill everyday. The only downsides to this shot were the constant hunger and the going back to the doctor every 3 months to get another one. I did experience weight gain, but I mean c'mon, if you're going to eat more, then you have to exercise more. I took it for 3 years and had not gotten pregnant. Just use common sense and you will absolutely love the shot!"


"The itching all over my body its driving me crazy "


"I had my Implanon for a year now and I love it. I spot here and there I haven't had a real period. I have gained some weight but I rather gain some weight then have another baby. I recommend this birth control to pretty much anyone."


"Not doing much for shingles pain."


"I've been on Kariva for 2 months and it has turned me into a completely different person. I'm ALWAYS tired. I can sleep just fine but, I'm constantly tired. I never feel rested. I've noticed it's made me depressed. Everyone around me notices also. I've had horrible headaches. My appetite has changed. I have blurred vision, dizziness. Its ridiculous. As far as spotting I haven't experienced any of that. So, effectiveness has been pretty good."


"I started this in March, by The end of Aug this med stopped working. It did a pretty good job of clearing up the Psorisis but my joint pain is thru the roof. My hands are progressively getting worse. It doesn't touch my RA. Instead of taking me off of it my Rheumy added MTX which I don't tolerate well. So I'm taking myself off. I got so bloated, and gassy thru the starter pack. I GAINED 20lbs! Not sure if it's the med or my increase in pain has me sidelined. I currently have tons of congestion which I have had for 3 months! DONE WITH THIS STUFF

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"I have been with horrible chest pressure for the last 2 weeks. Impossible to sleep. I have lost around 6lb, today I went to the doctor office and she send me Nexium. She tells me I have esophagitis. With just the first pill, all my pains have disappeared! I hope it continues this way, as I can enjoy life again."


"When I first took Concerta, I was more able to concentrate on hard tasks, such as writing and doing math calculations. When I stopped taking this medication, I was unable to pay attention in class, and kept misplacing flash drives and pencils. Plus, I've got a bunch of D's and F's on essay assignments because I've been leaving ADD untreated for six months.

Concerta helped me concentrate, but it didn't make me too jittery or not focused enough, and it feels just right. When I came back to the medication, after six months of not taking it, I've had the best school days I've ever had in my life. This medication works, no nonsense, just don't drink too much coffee or energy drinks if you don't want a fast or irregular heartbeat."


"This has worked amazingly for my hormonal acne (cystic acne on the sides of my chin). Ive been taking it for about a year now and I get the odd zit here and again but for the most part its cleared up. Most effective treatment I have ever used for acne. I dont bother taking the sugar pills or skip a week, I just go right to the next pack as recommended by my doctor."


"Seems to be helping, to get me through my day.."


"I must say from the start, English is not my native language, so sorry for mistakes I might make. I never wrote in a forum, but this time I felt the need to, because we all know, people with bad experiences tend to report more. So, here's a positive one :) First time I took it, at night, for insomnia, I felt like a zombie the whole day and I threw all the pills in the garage. I must mention I wasn't on any other antidepressant. Second time around, I was put on 90 mg of Cymbalta (duloxetine) and I just couldn't eat at all and sleep really badly. So my Dr. suggested to take 60 mg of Cymbalta, and for sleep 10 mg of Remeron. I felt better the next day, so calm and at ease with myself like I never felt. A week later, I keep feeling like this"


"For many years, I have suffered from debilitating panic attacks. I have taken anything you can fathom: benzos, (which do work but only for about 2 hours) antidepressants, etc. I was hesitant to take this medication, but, I'm glad i did/ do. I noticed a significant decrease in anxiety attacks, (which I was having every day) on the first day! Try getting that from an antidepressant! I currently take 30mg a day. I do get "anxious" but haven't had a full blown attack for months. I also take buspirone. For any mild anxiety I take gabepentin and hydroxyzine. (together) The only complaints I have are the weight gain, and overall lack of energy. I find myself wanting a nap on the daily. I'd rather have the extra lb, than ever live likr that again."


"This medication is a life saver. This is definitely an alternative to Methadone or any other medication of this category. This also is a better medication if a patient is dependent on Opiate medicine. I highly recommend this medication to be taken as prescribed by a Doctor. Suboxone has a nasty orange taste to it so using some type of drinking liquid to cover up it's taste is recommended. Do not consume alcohol with this medication."


"This is the only thing that has ever worked for me and continues to work for me on a regular basis. As long as I take it according to the dose my doctor prescribed I have never had an issue with this drug not working the way it's supposed to. On that note, I wouldn't say that it's for everyone, and if you are going to use Kpins, be aware that this drug can be addicting and the withdrawals are next to unbearable. So use them with Therapy for the best results, not just a script from an M.D... best"


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"I'm 32 yrs old and have been taking 50 mg of Tramadol HCL for pain associated with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome on and off for about a year now. Although it does lessen the pain, I've noticed that my brain is much more even keel after I've taken it. I have tried other anti-depressants and Xanax, but I don't like them because they make me feel like a zombie. This doesn't do that. It just clears away the anxiety fuzz, stops the attacks, and makes it so that I can actually function like a somewhat normal human again. I thought it was just me, but after seeing all of this, I know it's not. I'm going to have to talk to my doctor about it. I can't remember the last time I felt this normal. And there are NO withdrawal effects for a missed day."


"27 years old - I  was really nervous to get the Kyleena IUD inserted. I was told it might cause some pain but to take 2 advil beforehand. The actual procedure only took a couple of minutes - similar to a pap with a really bad period cramp at the end.
I went on my lunch break but could not go back after work as I was in a lot of pain and dizzy. The cramps were extremely bad for the next 4 days and finally started to get better after day 5. Make sure to stay on track with your Tylenol extra strength and also a heat pad. I got my period 2 days after so I think thats why the cramps were much worse for me. It has been 7 days since I had the IUD inserted and I feel much better. More energy and light spotting. I would definitely recommend."


"I've had the slyla iud for 4 months now and the first time I got it I had really bad cramps, dizzy and was sweating like crazy.  When I get my period I get the worst cramps of my life. The cramping lasts about 3 days which heating pad and Motrin has helped a bit. I've had light spotting for 3 months which makes it difficult to have intercourse with my boyfriend. I've gained about 10 pounds. Not too satisfied but not kids so far which is a good thing."


"I started Belsomra 15mg about 3 wks ago. It has not worked for me at all. After taking the medication earlier (7:45-8:00 pm) and spending several sleepless nights my Dr increased
my dosage to 1 & 1/2 tablets. The last few nights I have been up past 4am. Even when I finally dose off I wake up at least once an hour. I will call my Dr in the morning, I'll be awake. Exhausted!  But awake!"


"This birth control is the worst I've taken. Every time I start a new pack it feels like I'm getting food poisoning. The last 3 months it has made me so sick. I've been on it for almost 3 years now and at first it would barely make me nauseous every once in a while but now I've just been on it too long I guess. It just gets worse and worse.  The mood swings are ridiculous too! I wouldn't recommend anyone this birth control! Not to mention I was on my period for over a month when I started taking it."


"The only issue with this medication for me was the stomach upset, gas and diarrhea. However, the positives totally outweigh the negatives. After 6 months with no period and working out 3-4 days a week with no weight loss, it took 2 weeks on 1000mg/day of metformin to have a period and lose 5 lbs! I noticed that the stomach upset is worst when I eat something heavy or fatty. I continue to work out and am anxious to see where I will be a year from now."


"I've been taking this for 4 weeks.

The positives: falling asleep faster, rested after fully waking up, feeling motivated the next day.

The negatives: waking up with a headache, slight constipation, increased appetite, forgetfulness.

I'm on 15 mgs and it seems to be working. Make sure that when you feel hungry, drink something first. I find I am just thirsty, not really hungry. Going to take Aleve/Advil/Tylenol like pain reliever when I take this medication at bedtime to see if I can avoid the morning headache.

Don't give up!"


"I had the shot given to my daughter, she fainted (one of the side effects), she had never done this before, it was the scariest experience ever.  The next shots went fine."


"I've had the implanon for just over a year now and I've never felt so low in my life. I suffer from mental issues and I feel as this has made it worse. It is good for preventing pregnancy but the side affects are too scary. I've had multiple pregnancy symptoms which keep scaring me. I also gain weight, no motivation to do anything and really bad mood swings which affect others around me so I think it's time to take this thing out and see a bigger difference!"


"I started taking Levaquin about 12 hours ago.  My muscles are very weak, I%u2019m dizzy, restless, didn%u2019t sleep last night, and having a very hard time focusing.  I%u2019m sure this is a great drug if you need to go to these extremes, but it%u2019s a little much for me.  I%u2019m calling the Doctor to get off of it this morning."


"I have two children currently taking Focalin XR. My 12-year-old daughter has been on it for three years and my nine-year-old son has been on it for one year. We have seen fantastic results with both of them. We have seen as many others have said that the medicine seems to wear off about the time they get home from school.  What we do is they have a small snack and take a small afternoon dose of 5 to 10 mg of regular Focalin to help them get to their homework and evening activities. If it is a no homework day or no activity day we opt to not take this medicine in the evening and we do not take the evening dose on the weekends. We do take the morning dose every day of the week.  We've not had any major side effects.  The only thing we have noticed is a slight decrease in my sons appetite not my daughters. We have also had to adjust medication as they have grown. But we have had wonderful success with both children on the medication."


"I have been taking phentermine for about 5 months now. I am on a six month prescription with monthly visits to my doctor to have bp and pulse monitored. I have lost 37 pounds so far in the past 5 months. I do drink only water and I exercise on a treadmill when I have time (not a lot). I do have side effects such as chest tightness, anger when the meds wear off, and my hair has become thinner (I heard the phentermine would do that). Overall I think I have had a good experience with this medication and it has helped me gradually lose weight."


"Started on Abilify in addition to Effexor and Lamictal.  Immediately had tremors in hands, lips and speech.  Gained weight and was anxious.  Stopped taking when I ran out; tremors stopped, lost weight and no noticeable negative consequences.  Don't know why it was prescribed but it caused more problems than it helped.  Side effects were terrible."


"I personally did not have a good experience with this birth control! I gave it 2 stars because it does its job in not getting you pregnant, but the side effects for me were bad. I felt like I was going crazy, depressed, had crazy mood swings, sensitive over everything and just emotional or pissed off all the time. My relationship was ruined. I definitely don't want to make this birth control scare anyone though, because everybody's bodies are different and handle things differently so I am sure this pill would work great for someone else. I am just stating the symptoms I received so if you do get them then get off immediately."


"I’m 18 and I’ve had about 2 other YIs before this one that made me choose 7 day because I was simply too lazy to go to the doctor. BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS INTENSE ITCHING WITH ANY OTHER YI MEDICINE. I’ve taken the 3 day a year  ago and this burning itching sensation WAS NEVER A ISSUE but for some reason monistat 7 gives me more of a itch within 5 minutes after inserting   than my own YIs have ever gave me !!!  Never have I had this intense itching .. reading these comments give me hope to ride it out and pray for the best results because yeast infections are not fun at all."


"Given the length of time (10 years) I've been on the medication, my doctors don't want to take me off it because of the addictive issues. It still works extremely well if I take it in time (when I feel that an anxiety attack is getting ready to start). After the onset of the attack, the medication no longer works.

Even though I developed additional anxiety issues, my doctors don't want to use it for that because it will only be feeding my addiction and not the condition."


"I took this for moderate acne, and I saw results very quickly. My skin was never TERRIBLE, but it was enough that it made me very self-conscious. Within the first few days, I saw my face clearing up. I didn't have any bad side effects, and when I took it consistently and on an empty stomach, my face was pretty much flawless.

Recommended!"


"I will start off saying that the only reason this got a 3 rating is that I realize that everyone will react differently. As a smoker over age 35, my options for birth control were limited.  My experience has been very bad. Insertion - not much pain; bruised for about 2 weeks. First 2.5-3 weeks, no bleeding. Been bleeding non-stop ever since except for one time for about 2 weeks after trying an Ibuprofen regimen recommended by my nurse. That has not helped since. Had some bad mood swings the first month and have had a minimal amount of weight gain over 6 months (3-5 lbs). Have had worse cramping than I used to have. Can't verify if it is an effective birth control as my husband won't touch me due to the bleeding. Having it removed in about 1.5 weeks."


"Despite all the side effects that are plaguing other users, I believe Cipro is worth a try - it is the most effective antibiotic I have been prescribed for UTI, and I experience little to no side effects. The only time I tried to take Macrobid, I experienced fever, nausea, muscle pain, dizziness, and had to call in sick to work last-minute because I'd slept through the whole day prior. So considering alternatives, I trust Cipro for MY use."


"I have had constant Kidney/UTI infections.  The doctor has tried everything.  He put me on a low dose antibiotic over a period of time, this worked for a while.  Constantly, I would be on a double dose of antibiotics and after taking the course as directed and would have intercourse again the infection would come back.  I've bathed and done all the right things but the infection would always come back.  I have gone through early menopause and kidney/UTI infections are part of the course as your body starts having less hormones something we are not told.  I went on a quest to find another alternative and tried Hiprex and haven't looked back, I am very happy with the product Hiprex."


"Tessalon Perles have slightly helped in reducing the severity of the cough and lowered the number of times (1 X a minute to 1 or two times in 2 to 3 hrs.)"


"I've been on B about 2 weeks and lost 5lbs.  I'm not doing anything extreme diet wise...eating calories based on BMR and plan to exercise more regularly next week.  I've had mild cough, fatigue and body aches but I hear it'll subside.  It's worth it right now.  I seem to have more awareness, self control and get full faster.  I have hypo thyroid and losing weight was always hard for me even with crazy programs and costly supplements.  For the first time in forever I feel in control of what I'm choosing!  I know it will be a long journey but I'm ready."


"I was so low I tried diazepam then they wouldn't give me them so I tried paroxetine ....I cant do without them or I go back to that place to quick ....I don't like the drug me instead of just me but apparently everybody else thinks different I thought I was alright ....been on them 8 months nearly and don't feel like I even take any they are like tik tacs lol might up to 20mg they are good though I have a bad thought and this paroxetine jumps in with a good one anybody else notice that or am I crazy lol"


"Lyrica is a miracle drug. I was taking 12 to 16 ibuprofen a day and was still in constant pain. Now I only take a few occasionally for breakthrough pain. I take 150 mg of Lyrica in the morning and 300mg at bedtime. My sleep is better. I still have difficulty moving around in the morning, but within an hour of taking my morning dosage the majority of my pain, etc is gone."


"I have had my Mirena in now for about a year and I couldn't be happier. I am a mother of two young children and wanted a fool proof method of birth control as the idea of possibly having a third scared me! I decided to try out Mirena since I was terrible at remembering to take the pill. I am not going to lie. I think the worst part about the IUD was the pain following insertion. I had really intense cramping after insertion that lasted for a full day. After that I bled for weeks. The bleeding eventually stopped and now I don't have periods. I haven't gained any weight or had problems with acne, mood or libido. Most of the time I forget I even have it. I would recommend the Mirena."


"I had a massive headache at the base of my skull and painful joints. I felt like it was killing me. I asked my doctor to put me on a different medication."


"I have been on Meloxicam for four years now.  I worry about long term problems or might cause,but nothing else has helped my wrist pain.  If I skip a day or two, my wrist is weak and in tons of pain.  As long as I remember to take the meds, I'm pain free.  I recommend meloxicam.  It's been good for me."


"I was having nerve pain after having dental work done. The nerve was compressed and it felt like I was getting shocked every couple of seconds.

Demerol is first off, 50% less effective as a per oral medication (Tablet) than it is when it's given IM or IV. So I would have to take 100mg 4x/day. It did mute the pain, but it never went away and it wasn't a medication I was able to continue really functioning on because of the sedation."


"Never been a day without it. I trust my life on it!"


"I had tested a number of non-steroid anti-inflammatory medicines and either they had very limited reaction or intolerance. I was proposed Humira as a potential miracle. Unfortunately it was not at all the case for me and so I reverted to Indocid. "


"It changed my life. I was a heavy Norco user 10mg I was going thru a 100 tabs every 3-4 days. The strange thing is my Dr and pharmacy never did red flag me. I never did anything illegal to get them.  That wouldn't fly these days."


"I take this medicine primarily for obsessive compulsive disorder, but I also have depression and general anxiety disorder that it helps with. I took it several years ago but it pooped out on me, and my psychiatrist decided to try it again about two years ago. I worked up to 80 mgs because she said that I needed a really high dosage. I take it when I wake up in the morning and find it activating. It's so weird because I find things that I realize I do now that I would've never done before being on this medicine. It's such a good feeling each time I realize that and am reminded of how far I've come. I love this medication and really, really hope I can stay on it this time and not have it poop out on me."


"Imuran seemed fine for the first couple weeks, until I got a fever of 103 degrees. My doctor instructed me to stop taking the Imuran if my temperature reached 103 degrees, so I stopped for a week or so. My temperature returned to normal, so my doctor instructed me to start Imuran again. After one day's dosage I experienced the worst imaginable pain in my whole torso. It turns out the Imuran gave me Pancriatitis. I had to spend 3 days on an IV drip in the hospital and an all liquid diet for a week after."


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"I am 64 with AFib. I have been taking Eliquis for 6 weeks and it is the only med I take. Side effects are heightened skin sensitivity, and retro ejaculation. Not sure about shortness of breath and exhaustion."


"For all the people just starting MTX for psoriasis...patience, it takes time!!!! I have had psoriasis for 20 years worse every year for the last decade, tried ointments, UV therapy, all sorts diets in vain. Started MTX 7.5mg weekly 4 months ago, feeling heart broken the first couple months as I saw no change, but it is happening... at turtle speed I am clearing.  After 3 months the itch stopped now I am VERY SLOWLY clearing ( as long as I don't take any alcohol). Dermatologist said at such low dose expect best benefit around 6 months.   No side effects!"


"I think this AD needs to be reformulated. The early upset stomach and headaches are awful
There does not seem to be any real lift from
depression but a muting of your emotions. I just feel FLAT and listless."


"This drug is a miracle! Cured me in 8 weeks and now I feel great! Thank you Gilead!"


"Beware ladies. I know it's extremely stressful thinking of an unwanted pregnancy, but the side effects are horrible. The immediate side effects are not too bad, it's the ones that come later on. I took plan b on March 22,2016. Today is May 11th and I'm still being affected. I loss half of my hair. I had my period for 10 days with bad cramping. My skin is saggy. I'm moody. Initially my breasts were sore for a month. The worse of course is losing my hair. I wish I took my chances and never took it. Not sure how long or if I will ever be back to normal. Praying my hair grows back. The packaging doesn't tell you any of this."


"It has been about two weeks since I've been taking Nuedexta. I went to my doctor back then as I was having angry outbursts as well as increased thoughts of hurting myself or others. Additionally, my anger was taking over any type of rational decision making. My doctor prescribed Nuedexta...just more recently, I've felt somewhat of a change. I don't feel as angry and if I'm in an anger-provoking situation, I know I have to "step aside" and take time out. This never happened until I took Nuedexta. The only complaint I have about the medicine is that since it's new on the market--as far as I know, as the pharmacist had never heard of it--the cost was high and I had to wait a day for the prescription to be delivered."


"Well, I'm not pregnant so it worked for me. I took Plan B 44 hrs after the incident and I was ovulating. The only side effects I had was cramping and back aches a week after I took the pill and sometimes heat flashes. I was only a day late."


"Helped with my attention within a few days of taking it. I also was able to exercise more and my appetite came back.  "


"I have suffered from hyperhidrosis in the arm pits for years. No deodorants have worked, ever. I could literally feel sweat dripping out of my arms. I was recently prescribed DrySol for the sweating, and it works! I have gone through 2 weeks of the treatment and have had zero sweating in my pits. I would recommend only using the product on the area of your choice only 2-3 times a week. I usually do it before bed maybe every couple of days. I haven't had any pain or issues. The only thing I have had, was a slight itch, but no pain at all. I wouldn't recommend using it daily. It is so nice to be able to go out and not have to worry about lifting my arms and having puddles on my shirt. Good luck!"


"I was born 1982 and throughout my adult life I have had problems with anxiety. I only really knew the true extent of how bad I was until I started taking 50mg of sertraline a couple of weeks ago.  I went through my life self medicating whether it was alcohol or going for 8 mile runs just so I could relax. I realize now I heard the word "paranoid" pretty often which I now realize is very close to being anxious for obvious reasons.  What strikes me about some of these reviews is many say its taken weeks to kick in. I suppose everyone is different but I felt my life change after 1 hour after taking a tablet.  I now have an aura of calmness in my life. I feel like I'm at peace and living within the moment for the first time in years."


"Due to my doctors not listening to my complaints about pain and my mental state,I decided to self medicate I obtained 2-50mg fentanyl patches which I applied and took a clonopin for mental reasons. Lo and behold the two drugs don't mix. At the ER my vitals started to crash,so they hit me with the naloxone. It snapped me right up and am still breathing today! My lesson learned (the hard way): don't play Doctor"


"Seems to work well I use minimum 50 MG a day"


"I had lost the use of my arms and hands, couldn't swallow nor chew....had double vision and often lost the ability for speech.  Doctors believe it had progressed nearly 4 years before diagnosed.  Within a couple of hours of starting the medication, functioning began to return.  I take 3 60mg. tablets per day and am able to function quite well now."


"I'm 20 years old and in university. I've been depressed for a few years and eventually decided to stop suffering from it and decided to take action. I was started on Cipralex 20mg/day at first for a month and a half, but decided to discontinue due to the intolerable side effects. I decided to see my doctor in order to try out another medication in hopes that It'd be tolerated. He put me on Wellbutrin XL 150mg/day. Just a few days in I suffered from stomach pain, considerable appetite loss and constipation (no movements for 4 days ), bouts of anxiety (out of character for me), mental cloudiness, confusion, short-term memory impairment, and a general 'spacey' feeling--so I stopped 2 weeks in. However it did alleviate my depression."


"I've been using Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for the last two years. I absolutely love the pill; it got rid of my acne and I never experienced negative side effects. That being said, I can't say the same for Tri Lo Sprintec.

Recently, my insurance only covers Sprintec. My doc switched me and assured me it's the same exact pill.

I've been using it for a week. I'm beginning to break out on my face, which I could live with. What I can't live with is the relentless and extremely painful abdominal cramps and bloating I'm experiencing.

These are the worst cramps I've had in my entire life.

After doing research, I've found many women share a similar experience with myself. Also, Ortho and Sprintec aren't exactly the same. So, beware of switching to it."


"I've been on Vyvanse for 2 years. I started on 50mg. I was on that dose for about 6 months, tapered down to 30mg for a few months, and found a happy medium at 40mg. 50mg was too strong and 30mg was too weak. I have a pretty severe case of ADD. For an adult, I never thought ADD would be an issue. I finally saw my doctor who prescribed me Vyvanse. Vyvanse was the first pill I've ever taken for my ADD and it's seriously improved my life immensely. Biggest side effects for me are increased anxiety, OCD tendencies, insomnia, and frequent mood issues after taking it. The ultimate biggest con for me is price. My insurance pays very little. It's around $250 per month."


"I smoke cigarettes for 10 yes.. I tried chantix before the side effects are horrible.... Went back to my doctor he gave me bupropion I've been smoke free for a month now and don't think about or desire a cigarette anymore..."


"Insulin is the BEST way to control your blood glucose! "


"Works very quickly after taking it. However, supposed to last 12 hours and after about 5 hours I was coughing again and couldn't take anything due to the medicine still being in my system (12 hours wasn't over). I also had to go to the bathroom (upset stomach) after taking but I am not sure if there is a correlation. I do think it works much better than any other over the counter cough suppressant that I have tried with this cough, and this was a very terrible cough!"


"Zyprexa got rid of all my symptoms- paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, depression, mania, catatonia. It worked so well I have gone off all my other medicines and I got off disability, finished school, and got a full time job. I have very few side effects- mostly I sleep a lot: 10-12 hours. But that is totally worth it to get rid of my symptoms! And I even lost weight!"


"For my Sleep Anxiety Depression I have been on many different benzos there are different compounds in the benzo family the ones I've tried at least one in every compound the ones I've tried; Ativan, clonazepam, oxazepam, temazepam, Valium, triazolam, and even midazolam which is used in IV sedation all which have done nothing I have severe troubles staying asleep through the night. Even on first night of all listed above no improvement I woke up every hour to hour and a half. And people say midazolam puts them out not me. But I got Xanax and wow what a difference it's made so far instead of waking up every hr on the hr out of 8 hrs gone to waking up only 1-2 times. My Dr prescribed 1-2mg at bedtime Been on only .5mg for 3 days but wow"


"After reading all of the comments I had to comment also. I have taken Buspar for 8 years. I have noticed a lot of weight gain, which I thought was from this medicine. I have not seen that in anyone's comment. So I am now thinking it is my lifestyle. I do get dizzy so I have to lay down for 30 minutes after every dose. I am supposed to take 1/2 pill twice a day but laying down is not an option for me on most days so I skip a dose or two. Sometimes I do not take it for weeks. I do notice when I take it for a few days like I should that when I miss a dose I am even more agitated/aggravated/anxious and as one said looking for the bad that is around the corner. Thank you all for helping me decide to finally take this as I am supposed to."


"I have Bipolar I mixed episodes, I've been on a number of medications in the past, but Lithium stands out as one of the worst in my case. I lived in a fog but also had some of the worst stomach issues as well. I gained quite a bit of weight too but the worst was the severe Acne I got from the drug. I never had acne like this in my life since than or before, so I know it was the medicine. It was painful, it felt like second degree burns, I went to see my doctor and all that smug @$$ said was "that's one of the side effects unfortunately".  I don't mean to sound vain but a lot of self worth comes from the outside as well as the inside and while that shouldn't be the case it's a fact for me. Be informed, not all drugs work for everyone."


"Awesome!  Works great! Stop waiting and go to the store. This product is a lifesaver.  Works without getting gas, cramps. Tastes like water.  Simply the best!  "


"I have an awful film in my mouth.
I sleep too much.
I have no energy.
I am very worried because it seems like I have spasms in my esophagus.
I do like this prescription because I do not cry all the time.
Too expensive."


"I was also taking Vioxx, then was switched to Celebrex, which did not work for me.  One Mobic provides me the relief I need on most days.  Biggest side effect is constipation, but flaxseed oil plus stool softeners help with this.  I have been taking Mobic for 8 years."


"I have been living with high LDL my entire life. I had 4 CT heart scans over a 20 year period. Mild Plaque burden in one area seen grew to 3 areas. I tried almost every statin on the market. I could NOT tolerate statins. Between muscle aches, joint pain, muddled thought, energy issues. When running to Google my symptoms online, I realized thousands of people were experiencing the exact same. I was convinced all these odd symptoms were from the statins. I was off and on 4x and subsequently stopped. Note: best blood results were Lipitor but still MANY unbearable side effects! I ride a bike. I'm athletic. I'm physically fit my entire life. I eat better then most. My blood work with Rapyha after 3 months almost seems like a miracle."


"it's works great if your REALLY ready to stop taking opiates"


"I only need a quarter of a tablet to get to sleep and stay there for about five hours. I do not want to "get used to it" so I also try not to used it too often. Lately I was trialed on a new medication, and I had to use half to get to sleep. It is an antihistamine type product, so two birds, one stone."


"It hid hard and fast and took me completely by surprise when I found myself dealing with vomiting and stuff uncontrollably exiting through the other end at the very same time. A five day prescription of Zofran from my doctor took care of everything quickly and with no side effects. Thank goodness for Zofran!"


"Treating my depression has been a long and difficult road fraught with many false hopes. When I first started taking Viibryd I was pessimistic, but after going up to 40mg a day, I did notice some positive changes in my mood including:more energy, better outlook, and less sleep disturbances. Unfortunately, I now think that the effects of Viibryd may have been a placebo, as my mood has plummeted severely over the last few months, without there being any major life changes. I am still holding out some hope that this medication will help me, and overall, the side effects have been very minimal. The price of medication is still very high, and I am still not feeling well enough to work."


"I have been addicted to painkillers ever since I got out of the military.  After my doctor moved and I could not find another doctor who would prescribe me what I'd been taking I tried to taper and quit but went into horrible withdrawals I was so sick luckily my therapist recommended that I try methadone maintenance and I'm so thankful she did! I got my life back no more highs and lows or running out of pills trying anything I could to get more and worrying about withdrawals etc. I also had suicide thoughts and attempts now it's been almost two years I've had no attempts or thoughts and I feel my quality of life is so much better! I don't want to be a lifer on methadone and plan on tapering slowly my current dose is 100mgs. This medicine works!"


"Okay... I had read horror stories about the IUD insertion process, so I agonized over whether or not I wanted to try other forms of birth control instead. I decided to go with Mirena anyway. I took Midol 4 hours and 1 hour before my appointment, and experienced little to no pain during or after insertion. The "pain" could be described as mild cramping at best. I have had very little bleeding and zero other side effects from insertion. I will check back in a few months with info about other potential side effects/effectiveness, but so far, so good. It seems like everyone is different, but if you can handle a week of PMS or period symptoms, you can probably handle the IUD insertion."


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"I was on so many different birth control pills dye to heavy periods and cramps. My doctor told me at 14 I shouldn't be having pains like this. Stopped taking pills for 1 year.  At 19 I got pregnant and had a miscarriage. I was so upset due to what happened and went to my doctor and told him to put me on this pill it has been the best pill yet no acne, no cramps, shorter periods, and NO pregnancy !!!!!! The only thing that happened is I gained like 15 lbs and I am not happy about that! But then again you can't have everything! I suggest this pill to every women there is!"


"Hey guys! So I'm currently on my 2nd month of Accutane and I'm taking 40mg a day, and I have to say I'm quite impressed. I'm 15 and been dealing with mild but persistent cystic acne since I was 11, and I still have a few white heads and 4 cysts that I'm waiting for them to dry up, but ; I have noticed that my nose that was once covered in blackheads is clear!! The side effects are annoying but bearable. (dry skin, dry lips, joint pains, dry hair) It's going to get worse before it its better, trust me. If you're dealing with cystic acne I definitely recommend this miracle pill."


"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 have used Plan B about 4 times in the last 12 months. I started a new relationship and birth control was something I did not want to take because of the adverse side effects it has on me. Sometimes the condom breaks or just comes off so Plan B has been a friend. I experience depression when I take Plan B. I don't have this normally, severe mood swings, lighter bleeding but horrible cramps and headaches. My period always came about 7 days after taking the pill. I never got pregnant. "


"I just had my 2nd Mirena put in today.  I'm 41 and had to stop taking the Pill when I turned 35 because I am a smoker.  I haven't thought about my IUD since the first week I had it put in 5 years ago - that's how well it works for me. Removal was much less painful than I thought it would be.  It felt like a "tug" inside.  Insertion is never fun.  It feels like a strong contraction.  It's been 6 hours since my appointment, I have no bleeding and just a little cramping.  I have never had any problems with hormonal based Birth Control - if you have, Mirena might not be the best option for you, talk to your doctor."


"A horrible experience!
I am 38, was on OrthoCyclen for 10+ Yrs, have 2 kids. The family planning clinic urged me to get an IUD & I was excited to try it.

INSERTION: excruciating, WAY worse than childbirth! I have a high pain tolerance, but even w/15mg Oxy+Tramadol 100mg, I almost fainted, begging her to stop. I'm small, 5'7", 114 lbs, tiny pelvis w/tilted cervix, maybe this made it worse.

SIDE EFFECTS: awful :(
-painful gums (hormones affect dental health)
-severe headaches daily
-peri-oral dermatitis (Face rash)
-too much severe pain all day every day to even think about sex
-WORST is constant cramps referring pain down my leg
-blood/spotting

It's been a month of TORTURE, can't wait to get it out! Please do research & be prepared:("


"My oldest was born at 24 weeks due to unexplained preterm labor. We spent 112 days in the NICU with him and he is wonderfully thriving - now. When discussing a sibling, we reviewed all the risks with our doctor. She recommended Makena.  We were lucky to have my insurance approve the cost without a fight. Guess they weighed the cost of a lengthy NICU stay to the cost of the shots.

We started Makena at 16 weeks and continued them to 36 weeks.  The shots themselves stung a bit, but was easily managed. My only real side effects were headaches the day of, a little nausea, and some back pain the day after.

My pregnancy went to 39 weeks and I was induced due to my advanced maternal age."


"Great product that works. I have used so many products that do not work."


"Recently was told I needed both knees replaced but should try 4 Orthovisc injections. Had 3 so far beginning 3 weeks ago. First shot alleviated severe day to day walking pain. Am waiting to see if my condition improves much beyond where it is after all 4. Had no pain or swelling with any shots"


"I have been receiving Botox injections every 3 months for the past 2 yrs. The injections have helped my cervical dystonia pain & muscle twitching."


"At 61, was initially on 150mg Avapro for about 5 years and blood pressure was up and down - decided to do more exercise and also started breaking the Avapro in half and found my blood pressure was excellent in the range of 128/83. Also the headaches and neck cracking diminished considerably. I think that sometimes less is more so to speak. You reduce the stress of the side effects and blood pressure lowers with a less dose."


"Extreme fatigue, falling asleep while sitting, flu like symptoms, unusual dreams, pictures going through my mind, chills, loss of balance,runny nose, lack of appetite, creepy feeling in my scalp, slurring of speech.  After the fifth day, I am feeling better, but can't sleep tonight. Blisters are breaking and drying."


"Have been on Prozac since it came out many years ago. I had severe panic disorder with anxiety attacks. I was also agoraphobic. Since being in Prozac I was able to return to work, go to college. Now that I am retired I am able to travel to different states."


"I have been on dox for 2 months and  it has proved a miracle for me ! I just hope my acne wouldn't come back after stopping. I'm using it with no topical cream !  I'm taking 100 mg once daily after 2 hours of dinner ( prescribed by my doctor) and good results !"


"The quinine immediately stopped the night leg cramps that I have had for years. I take the lowest dose possible which is 200mg."


"This is a great add-on medication for depression. I am compound heterozygous for the C677T and A1298C MTHFR mutations. I was taking Celexa and Wellbutrin and still having frequent depressive episodes when I first started taking the Deplin. After about a month on Deplin, I weaned off the Wellbutrin. We later lowered my dosage of Celexa too. I did try to wean off Celexa completely and use Deplin as mono-therapy, but ran into issues.

I've been taking Celexa 20mg and Deplin 15mg for over a year now and it's still working great!"


"Its an amazing antibiotic for acne and the nausea is all worth it"


"I was on Sotolol for one month. While it did slow down my heart rate I was miserable the entire time. I constantly felt my heart was beating differently (this is a difficult sensation to describe). I was tired all the time, slept often during the day and rarely drove or went out even when someone else was driving. I am retired but prior to starting this medication I was active and traveled often. I did not have any afib episodes while on this medication, however, when I stopped taking sotolol I felt great/normal again and didn't have another afib episode for at least 7 months."


"I had a spinal fusion surgery of T9-S1 just 8 weeks ago.
I am a 62-year old female.
Recovery was going well. 2 weeks ago, I was asked to start on Forteo. Within 8 days, I began to have knee pains and it is getting worse by the day, making me feel rather unsteady when I walk. Am also having slight dizziness and a constant mild headache.
Am going to speak to my surgeon re stopping this medication."


"I started taking Prozac back in 1992, after my mom died.  At times I get very depressed but because of Prozac I've been able to live a better life. Although there are other medical and health problems that I have such as being wheelchair bound I still have my moody days but I am better now."


"I am a 29-year old female, 5'2" with a starting weight of 202 lbs. My doctor prescribed Contrave about a month ago and I have lost 13 lbs within that time frame. This medication has greatly reduced my appetite and I feel like a lot of my cravings have been suppressed, especially for sweets. I am also taking this medication to help with BED and am happy to report I have had no binges since I started this medication. The need to binge has completely disappeared. I have experienced some side effects, such as dry mouth and light-headedness, but these effects have been pretty mild. I felt very nauseated for the first time today, and I'm honestly not sure if the nausea was related to Contrave or something else (since it has not happened before)."


"I have taken Apri since February 2009, and I love it! I think I've gotten slightly moodier, but that is the only negative side effect I've had. My boobs have gotten much bigger, and I haven't seen the decrease in sex drive that many others are seeing. It's pretty much the same for me, and I've been on Apri for about 8 or 9 months. As far as periods go, Apri hasn't changed it very much except for the wonderful gift of knowing when it's coming. I've always had short periods (4 days average), and it hasn't changed. Overall, I love Apri."


"I have been taking his medicine for about a month and a half. It honestly has worked great. My period was lighter, although it was a little longer. My acne has been clearing up. Also my sex drive never went down so that's awesome. When I first stared taking it I had the same feeling of morning sickness. But it went away and hasn't come back. At times I will get tender breasts. Also I don't have mood swings or cry a lot like other people say they do. I am the same as I always have been. Overall I would say that this is a great medication and highly recommend for you to try!"


"It's almost a week now I started Xenical, and it works good for me. I have lost 8lbs so far. I am still looking forward for what will happen in 2 to 3 months. I just do exercise twice a week. Thank you Xenical."


"I've got generalized anxiety disorder. Buspar turns off the worrying like a switch. The only downside was the first dose; 15mg was too much. I had weird side effects; if I looked at a light source, I'd feel unspeakably strange pulses of something that felt like electricity go though my body. I also got motion sick and vomited after the first dose. Luckily this only happened once.

After reducing the dose to 5mg (q.i.d.), I had no more side effects.

My advice to the uninitiated would be to start with a small dose and titrate upwards to avoid any surprises."


"I was an 18 yr old mother of 3 boys that needed a good birth control. Mirena was the way to go. That was 2 yrs ago, after having it painfully inserted. I" went from bleeding 8 weeks after getting it straight to *never* having a period until I got it out. Not even 2 yrs later. Cramping, 50lbs weight gain, horrible mood swings (worse than pregnancy mood swings), severe depression and insomnia. I've had it out for a week now and I'm still bleeding. The only good from this was I do not have a 4th son yet but hopefully when I stop bleeding I will."


"If you're here looking for reviews of this pill that your doctor gave you like I was almost a year ago, I would advise you not to read through them and just try it out yourself. I read these reviews and was terrified of this pill but, for me, it honestly has made no difference in my life besides not being pregnant. The first couple of weeks I felt a little bloated, had some heart burn, and breast tenderness but these symptoms were not by any means terrible and 100% went away. Other than those first 2-3 weeks, I have experienced nothing aside from a normal day to day life and highly recommend this pill! Everybody is different though, so seriously, don't scare yourself reading reviews and just try it out yourself :)"


"I've been on the patch for about 9 years going on 10 years. Absolutely love it! It is super convenient, no pregnancies and if you're forgetful like I am it works GREAT! I tried the pill and that made me very nauseous so I decided to give Ortho Evra a try and it was the best decision I've ever made! My breasts grew but that's about the only side effect I experienced. Unfortunately I've been getting a lot of yeast infections recently so I'm going to try the Nuvaring to see if the Ortho patch is what's causing it (highly doubtful). Worth a try though. I highly recommend Ortho Evra."


"Diagnosed 5 years ago been on truvada and isentress with no problems at all!! Doctor wanted to switch me to this because it's a lot easier (1 pill once a day). Been on this for the past week and have had horrible side effects. Dizzy, no sleep, nauseous, and body/ joint pain. Switching back to my old medication tomorrow. Goodbye triumeq!!!"


"My experience with the shot was horrible.
It only took one shot for me to turn down the rest. I got the shot 5 months after having my first baby.
NO sex drive, it was gone. I had mood swings. missed my period, I like my period (I never missed a period aside from being pregnant) I suffered depression that felt like a very bad case of postpartum depression.
It caused ovarian cysts to develop and rupture (ending up in abdominal bleeding)
Energy was very low. It caused bad headaches. Vision problems.
Only good thing that came from it was that I gained some much needed weight.
Overall this isn't something I would personally recommend. I also was angry that my doctor didn't do her job and tell me what the positive and negative side effects were"


"Received three injections of Synvisc in January 2015. After 1st shot I experienced a relief from severe pain I had been experiencing. After the 2nd shot the stiffness I had been experiencing began to subside. After the third shot my knees stopped hurting and it has been uphill for almost 6 months. I experience an occasional catching of the right knee, but no significant pain."


"I'm hoping my comments reaches out to those who like me gave up on medication time and time again as it affected their work outs. As a long distance runner and someone suffering from years of major PTSD and Anxiety, it was nearly impossible to have the stamina to run while on meds. I'd have to grin and bear the struggles of my PTSD without meds during my years of marathon training. Cymbalta and Latuda have been the perfect combination for me. Though Latuda is more for Bi-Polar, it has helped many people with PTSD, like myself. I have no weight gain and I have plenty of stamina to do my running. I'm so grateful to God and my doctor for finding the best program for me. If you're an athlete, help is out there."


"Stopped the pain and itching almost immediately! It didn't make my thrombosed hemorrhoids go away too fast but it definitely made me feel better to where I could function again (like walk and sit). I would use it again and had no unpleasant side effects."


"I chose Mirena after having my fourth child. I was spotting lightly for 6 weeks and almost wanted to take it out, but I waited and the spotting passed. I had that Mirena for a full five years and only had two periods on it. I removed the Mirena and waited for three months to have it replaced. The insertion was just a tiny pinch, no pain really and lasted about 30 seconds. I had some very light spotting, this second time around, maybe a drop of blood during the first day and no bleeding afterwards to my surprise since. My doctor suggested I will probably not have any periods again. I highly recommend this wonder product. It is a miracle product. I never had any side affects from it."


"Some emotional ups and downs the first few months, but amazing help for acne."


"I’ve used Nuva Ring 3 Times now.  I planned both of my children around it and took it out about 3 months before trying and had no problems conceiving.  I never had weight gain or mood changes.  I recommended it to everyone.  I loved it.  So naturally, as I just finished nursing my 2nd, I went back on it.  This passed month has been a nightmare.  I’ve been depressed, and honestly just plain crazy.   Mad at my husband for no reason and no sex drive. There was a week I couldn’t fall asleep until 2am-5am.  Maybe my hormones have changed after having my son, but I will definitely be looking into something else."


"I have had this in since December 2016, my period came 3 weeks later and now it won't stop. Nothing else really, I want to take it out."


"I was on Nardil for over 20yrs until I was unable to get them on prescription anymore. I was then put on other antidepressants but none worked as well. I can now get the tablets again and have been on them for just 11 days. I am finding the side effects (nausea, loss of appetite) hard to deal with but trying to persevere with them as I know they are amazing when into system, and before while I was on it I was able to lead an almost normal life."


"I was only on Zyprexa for 10 days but it made me so tired I couldn't even function. All I wanted to do was sleep all day. And it made my depression worse. I was so depressed by that 10th day that I almost quit my job because I just felt like I couldn't handle any stress at all. So glad I stopped taking this drug."


"If this pill doesn't work then no pill will work. Condom broke an I was scared to death. Took this pill within 12 hours, got my period 5 days late (the worst 5 days if my life). Never been so happy bleeding.

P.S. Except for mild cramping I did not have any side effect."


"I had been using Nuvaring for just about a year when I decided to call it quits. The first few months were great. I loved the convenience of it, and my boyfriend could not feel it. I also never had a problem with it slipping out. After 3-4 months, I started getting intense cramps, bloating, and breast sensitivity for about a week before my period that lasted until I popped the next one back in. Meanwhile, I was getting crankier and moodier and the smallest things would make me cry. I started breaking out on my face (which NEVER happened before) and I gained about 10-15 lbs (not that I was doing anything differently that would cause this). After about 6 months, I started losing my sex drive and when I did have sex, it would be painful."


"I've had headaches since I was little but once I got to college they progressed into intense migraines.  I tried Imitrex and other various painkilling drugs without any relief.  I am so thankful my doctor prescribed this drug.  It's been the only life saving relief from my migraines which include nausea, excruciating pain, sensitivity to light, sound and motion, as well as dizziness.  I take a Maxalt along with a 200 mg Celebrex and 2 extra strength Tylenol as soon as I can get to it when I feel the onset of a migraine.  It works in about 30 minutes sometimes a little longer if I wait too long to take it.  Anyone who is suffering I would strongly recommend talking to your doctor, as another wrote, "Well worth the co-pay!""


"My 8 year old son is on this medication. I get it with a coupon and pay $28 for it.

My son was on Adderall 5 mg, however developed tick so he was switched to Intuniv. He isn't as focused. Really miss the Adderall. His grades have declined. Wish there was something else I could try."


"Simply I had severe stomach pain often unbearable,  I was always tired, due to my fear of doctors did not seek medical help for approximately a year. Went to see doc she gave me these capsules and I have my life back no more pain and full of energy, I'm me again, would recommend to anyone."


"I've taken this as needed over the years without any problem.  This time I had nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness.  Our pharmacy gives a print out of all the possible side effects, and it says you can be allergic to it (as most drugs).  I guess it just depends on the person on how much you need and how your body will react.  It takes more than one dose for me.  "


"I'm on my second pack about 2 & a half weeks in. So far I feel better overall with my mood besides the fact that life's been stressing me out. My only complaints are the acne and my breasts grew so much and I'm having a hard time with how much they've grown so quick. I also feel hungry all the time and feel like I've gained weight. Other than that it's helped my mood turn from sad and moody to pretty calm and happy"


"I had high expectations for methadone when I started it. I had to switch from Oxycontin to Methadone because of insurance coverage. It works OK for the pain, but I realized I was so unbelievably tired-with each one I took, and noticed it "peak" within 30 min. to an hour. I had NO desire to get out of bed!! It took every bit of my motivation away, gave me an uncomfortable head buzz, and when I went to the DR. a few days later-they said my blood pressure was low-which explained why I felt dizzy, faint, and just plain drained constantly! I have heard it's harder to get off of than oxycodone also. Prescibed for chronic pain, Spinal stenosis, DDD, double laminectomy surgery, constant pain!!"


"My readings were very high when I switched off of Januvia to Trulicity. After 7 weeks my readings are still very high, plus no weight loss - actually gained a couple pounds! No real negative side-effects; just no positive results yet.  Going to ask my Endo to change me off of it.  Don't like what I've been reading about it lately."


"I hate the depo. It completely took  away my sex drive, so the shot is pointless anyway when I’m not sexually active. I’ve also been on my period/spotting for 7 weeks. This shot is miserable I can’t wait for it to be out of my system. The negative side effects seem to effect more people than the positive! I highly recommend getting another form of birth control. I wish this didn’t even exist."


"I've been taking this pill for almost a year now. I've tried two other different brands prior to this, but due to insurance issues I had to switch to this. It has been my worst experience with birthcontrol! I've gained about 10lbs since on this pill, even though I workout and eat healthy I can't lose the weight. My period is very irregular, I have awful cramps, and my acne came back. But I think the worst side effect is that my sex drive is non-existing which is affecting my relationship. I will be going off this pill soon, and would rather pay more than keep taking it."


"I was put on Seroquel for severe anxiety and suspected bipolar.  Let me begin with this.  Do not EVER TAKE THIS IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA.  You know that horrible drying effect that many antihistamines have resulting in asthma attacks?  This is much worse.  I started out with an 8th of a tablet (12.5mg).  This gave me a calm,  sleepy feeling that would put me to sleep for bed and would last until roughly 5pm the next day.  But when I upped the dose to 37.2mg I had a really bad asthma attack, heart pounding and my ears rang which lasted 2 weeks after I discontinued the med.  Not a pleasant experience for someone with severe anxiety.  Be very cautious.  Up the dosage more slowly than the MD recommends. I was to start 50mg/night"


"Emla will do the job..for only half hour! It takes like 2 hours when you apply and you can't count on it more than 30-40 mins. If you wanna use Emla for a tattoo, anything bigger than the palm of your hand won't do the job! A little cute butterfly? Buy this product, you'll love it! A big rib piece? You better hold the pain and cry and faint than counting on this cream! And I do NOT know if you can re-apply some during the tattoo session. Just be aware that if the pain comes back and your tattoo is not over-your brain will freak out at least 6-7 times more and so as the pain! This product can be a b*tch if you want to use it on a $200  tattoo."


"Changed my life for better in terms of mobility but very prone to picking up viruses, had several infections after a hand operation as a result and get nausea, upset tummy and more tired than I used to but I'm walking and have low pain levels so worth it. My psoriasis is nearly gone."


"I started what I thought was my weight loss journey at 404 pounds. That was not my biggest but my biggest since my last weight loss adventure. I started with phetermine, ($15 a month). I live in Ohio, so I could only be on it for 3 months as it is a state law that mandates use. I went down to 343. I was put on belviq for 2 months, $80 a month. I gained 10 pounds and was binge eating like crazy.  I told my doctor about it and we figured out it was BED. So I was put on Vyvanse, $35 a month. I am 2 weeks in and I lost what I assume is some water weight, and I stopped binging, I've also gotten a lot of energy, and I focus real well now. I'm on 30mg. Hopefully when I go back in 2 weeks I'll be back down a few pounds."


"Good for toothaches."


"Good but always gives me a yeast infection after I finish taking it. Recommend the doctor prescribe Diflucan for when you are finished."


"I was prescribed this medicine after failed attempts on Effexor, Lexapro, Zoloft and Pristq.  I've been trying different medicines and have been having panic attacks ever since I can remember, even when I was a child in school, after my son was born it got WORSE. I am currently taking Xanax, two 0.5mgs a day and clonazepam two 1mg's a day and also a Beta Blocker for fast heart rate. I've been on the Beta Blocker for 6 years. I have been taking Xanax and clonazepam for 3 years. They do not help my anxiety 100%. I still get attacks, but not full blown panic attacks like I used to. I took my first Cymbalta last night. I'm supposed to take 20mg in the morning and another 20mg at night. No side effects yet! I'm hoping this will be the pill that works for me!"


"I'm not one who usually takes the time to write a review, however, this drug is worth it. I'm a 25 y/o female nurse. I've struggled with public speaking since HS.. I would dread upcoming presentations for WEEKS. As the day drew closer, the more anxious I became. I would even throw up the morning of my presentation. Sometimes I would do great, other times my fight or flight response would take over and I'd be a voice cracking, red faced, trembling mess. OH, the embarrassment! Fast forward to present day. I was asked to speak on the radio and was VERY nervous. My doc prescribed Propranolol 40mg 1 hr before. I still felt anxious but the moment I spoke, it was magic! Please, if you suffer from public speaking anxiety, talk to your doc!!"


"I have been on it for three days and although I have urges the possible effects of taking a drink far outweigh the urges. This is a drug I would recommend for any alcoholic trying to get help. This pill and regular AA meetings are the combination that is helping me. I have been sober for 8 days now. Was in hospital for the first 5 days to detox."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Seriously - as others have said, DO NOT WORRY about this exam.  I get nauseated really easily and worried about the effect of this stuff.  The worst part is the volume of fluid you have to drink and then psyching yourself up to doing it a second time.  No pain, only some full feeling nausea for about 20 minutes after drinking but it passed quickly.  Worked in about an hour and kept working for a few hours - stay on the toilet and minimize wiping.  Use babywipes as much as you need.  Rinse, repeat. The test is a joke, this is by far the worst part, and I've had indigestion that was far worse than this."


"I have bronchitis and was prescribed Cheratussin AC for chest congestion and cough.  It might be helping a little with the cough, but it is not bringing up the phlegm.  "


"I have been on Cymbalta for about 8 months and it is incredible.  The only time I feel pain now is when I get stressed at work. It has been life changing for me."


"I've had severe depression for 6 years, and just now began to take medications.  I began at 50 mg, which was quickly bumped up to 100 mg only 2 weeks later due to no effects.  Two weeks later, I was bumped up again to 150 mg.  I have yet to notice any positive effects, but my parents say that I have been more pleasant to live with.  I'm just as much, if not more, suicidal.  Yet my parents claim that it has been working, I'm still not so sure.
However, I haven't had any side effects until after my 2nd week of taking 150 mg.  I've struggled with diarrhea and loose stools, unusual drowsiness, increased sleep (to the point it is unhealthy), stomach cramps, gas, hot flashes, headaches, vivid nightmares and abnormal dreams, increased thirst, etc"


"Prescribed by my gynecologist to treat amenorrhea and long, heavy periods as a result of anovulation (I have polycystic ovarian syndrome which causes anovulation). Due to the anovulation, I would go several months without a period only to eventually have a period which would last anywhere from 14-35 days. The period would be much heavier than the norm, especially for the first 7-10 days. I would also have very large clot-like discharge. I take Prometrium for 21 days, then off for 7 days(which brings on my period). The only significant side effect has been hot flashes during the day, usually in the late morning I will have one bad one with profuse sweating. Then usually one in the afternoon but it's not as bad."


"After having arthroscopic knee surgery, I developed a persistent skin infection (cellulitis) at the surgery site. I spent a month on different antibiotics that didn't clear the infection (cephalexin, clindamycin, and ciprofloxacin) and was finally admitted to the hospital for another surgery and treatment with IV antibiotics (vancomycin, zosyn).  Zyvox has the same coverage as vancomycin but can be taken orally, which allowed me to leave the hospital after a week.  I'm about finished with a 15 day course of Zyvox and the infection seems cleared.  I haven't experienced many side effects - I've had a headache and felt a little tired and dizzy, but that's it."


"I have been severely depressed since birth of my child 5 years ago.  I have been put on every medication out for depression and mood stability.  This medicine is the best. I have not felt this good in years."


"I had a very itchy rash on the outside of both lower legs, also what at first was an itchy red spot became quite large on the back of my calf.  My doctor prescribed a cortisone cream that didn't help. Tried some other creams but no improvement. My legs were a mess for 12 months.
Then I saw another doctor who prescribed Elocon which I used for 3 weeks and the rash cleared up. That was 3 months ago. I am 75 years old. I will use it again if I need too."


"My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in July, 2016. She has the EGFR gene. She had two tumors in her right lung, tumors in her liver, one adrenal gland, brain and bones.  She was in severe pain.  Since her brain was affected, it was decided she should have 10 days of brain radiation. The radiation did nothing for the pain.  In mid-August, 2016 she started taking 150 mg of Tarceva, once daily.  Within a few days, the pain subsided.  After about a week, it was gone.  By November the tumors had shrunk in all affected areas by at least 80%.  By February, 2017 the tumors in her liver, brain, bones and adrenal gland were gone.  She now has two tiny tumors in her lung.  Still taking it.   No big side effects.  We are very thankful!"


"I am 38 and I have been taking this medicine two weeks and I am having serious problem breathing and getting a deep breath in, my inhaler does not help. I have diarrhea and my face has broken out worse than it ever did when I was a teenager.  I have also had random pounding, sharp, shooting headaches come out of no where."


"Had unprotected sex a week after my periods. I took Plan B One-Step after 13 hours. I had side effects like nausea, headache & feeling dizzy. I was so nervous. After a week my periods started, never been that happy. It worked for me."


"I was prescribed 400mg/day of lyrica for severe peripheral neuropathy of my feet.  Prior to Lyrica I was taking 60mg/day of methadone with significant relief but with plenty of room for improvement.  With the addition of Lyrica to my Methadone regimen, my relief now stands at approx. 80% analgesia which is a God send considering the severity of my pain.  As a welcome side benefit, significant anxiety, hot flushes and insomnia were relieved as well.  For me, Lyrica has been something of a miracle drug."


"BrIlinta all but put me in the grave.
It stopped my breathing...over 100 times in one day.
Given to me after catheterization. And no sleep. Was sent home with a change in my meds...Brilinta. Got in the house and started to take a nap as I was crashing...
My breathing stopped. I had to try several times before breathing restarted...horrible
This went on through out the day.
Could not get the doctors to call me.
Called Walgreen...that helped. Was told no antidote and was told to flush system with lots of water
Not to take any more Berlinta...but use Privosate...
At nine pm in the evening I went out side and walked to try to establish breathing pattern...about 11:00 PM was able to breath well enough to sleep.
Horrible experience. HORRIBLE
BEWARE YOU LIFE"


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate

"This medicine is terrific. I have interstitial cystitis and frequent urinary tract infections and both of these conditions were IMMEDIATELY helped when taking Uribel.  I can hardly believe how well this medicine works because I've tried so many other remedies and none of them helped at all.  I would always need to get yet another antibiotic which I was quickly becoming immune to and none of them worked any more as well.  Uribel stops EVERYTHING...the burning, the urgency, the pain and the frequency.  It's an amazing medication!"


"I was recently in the hospital for a cyst that ended up being MRSA. It was one of the most painful things I've been through and it took 3 days in the Hospital with Antibiotics and IV Pain Meds (Dilaudid) to get me stable enough to go home. I was on 4mg of Dilaudid IV every 2 hours. For me, about 1 1/2 hours after getting the Dilaudid push I was starting to get in pain again. When I got it though, my pain instantly disappeared and I could get some rest. I can't take Morphine because it makes me vomit. This medicine was my lifesaver! The only thing is it made me itch so the doctor gave me Benadryl with every dose. Had no problem after that."


"They also gave me 5 mg Valium for night time so I don't feel like I am falling out of bed . The 2 together seem to really do the trick but they had only written me a 7 day supply, so on the 12th day vertigo came back. This time Doctor gave me the meclizine and no Valium. Hope it works well alone. I get so scared when I have an episode."


"I'm a big fan of IUDs. I had two Paragards after having my last child at age 29. When I started to have heavy bleeding I opted for the Mirena to help control that and to avoid an ablation. It's been great for controlling bleeding and my periods are few and far between. I am going to be 50 next year and my estrogen levels are still pretty good - meaning I am still a fertile myrtle. So, for now, the Mirena has been a great thing for me. There have been no mood swings, no heavy bleeding, no weight gain and no other noticeable side effects."


"I was diagnosed with HBP in late August and was prescribed HCTZ. For the past two months, I experienced nausea and dizziness almost every single day. On the 5th day of taking HCTZ I got a numbness on my scalp which did go away. Still scary! I traveled with a huge water bottle everywhere I went for fear of becoming dizzy/lightheaded. Eating became a concern as my dizzy/lightheaded feelings were overcoming after eating or if I waited too long to eat. I had an increase in migraine episodes. I barely got any before and I had 4 episodes in the 2 month period. I already had cervical neck pain but this medicine made it worse. I had to use a topical muscle rub and take Tylenol (one dose) almost everyday. Needless to say this medicine was not for me"


"I have taken NEXIUM for about 10 yrs. It works so good! Though the last 6 months I have used tums also. But the insurance says it isn't for acid reflux and won't let me have any more. Having a lot of trouble finding something that works! I want my Nexium back, it hurts so bad all of the time, even just a glass of water makes me hurt."


"I am on my 3rd week of Rexulti. My doctor gave it to me for major anxiety and depression. My depression is gone and my anxiety is 80 percent better. My pmdd is even better, I no longer walk around under this dark cloud not wanting to live. I can't take ssris. Every med I have been given didn't work or made me suicidal or gave me every side effect in the book. I was scared first trying this because of my usual reactions to medicines, and the fact that it is an a antipsychotic freaked me out. Only side effects are jaw pain, hungry all of the time but haven't gained weight yet. I feel so much better. This medicine saved me! (Knock on wood). Give it a try. By the way, I take it alone."


"I'm a contact lense wearer and also have an eye allergy.  I have to apply the LastCaft 15 minutes prior to inserting my lenses in the morning.  Even though I wear daily disposables, I would not be able to wear contacts without these eye drops.  I highly recommend them but they are also about $60 for a sample size bottle.  This cost is with my Blue Cross insurance.  I can afford it but I wonder if any research is being done to create a generic of the same product.  I have researched this online but I have not found anything."


"I have issues with yeast infections and I took one pill Monday night and the second Wednesday night, every symptom went away except for the itching! I can't stand it anymore. It's now Thursday and I'm still itching not as bad but still. This medication has always worked for me before and all symptoms were gone in two days... not this time. I'm still itching."


"Inability to orgasm. I never have an issue orgasming otherwise. I Have noticed during the last two times I've used this medicine that I cannot orgasm during sex. However, this symptom would not stop me from taking this medicine again as its benefit certainly outweighs this issue."


"I went to the GYN with burning, irritation, and mild clear/white discharge about three weeks ago. Had a pelvic exam and swabs were taken. She said it looked most like a yeast infection and prescribed Diflucan one tab immediately and one tab three days later. Labs came back after both doses had already been taken and the infection was bacterial (BV). Was prescribed metronidazole gel which then caused the yeast infection I didn't have in the first place. Back to the Diflucan. Three pills in one month, but since the third pill (when I actually now do have a yeast infection) I am having dizziness. Annoying, unending spinning. Also, the yeast symptoms did not abate after four days. Monistat 3 helped in one night. Never again, Diflucan."


"Day 4.

I have already noticed changes.

Pros:

- no desire to cry

- clear headed thought process

- no mood swings/feel balanced(have not had any mood swings since day 2. I usually had them like 4x within an hr)

- no angry outbursts or negative/hurtful comments towards people

- decrease in paranoia

- no longer feeling personally attacked by others

Cons:

- trouble sleeping

- teensy bit jittery

- itchy(not much)

- definitely nauseous

- trouble passing stool but not constipated

- slight lightheadedness/ dizziness

This is only day4 going on 5 so i am thinking my brain&body need time to adjust &balance out. So far i feel mentally, so much better. In control,i would say. Only odd thing i noticed was random laughing. But hey I'm not complaining!"


"This medicine is a lifesaver. My doctor put me on blood pressure medicine when I turned 40. It made me feel tired and just bad and in about 8 months after I started taking it I started having chest pains. She swapped me to Diovan and I've been on it for 3 years now. I have no side effects,  I don't feel bad anymore and it controls my blood pressure."


"I was prescribed this for pink eye. Not sure if I just had a bad reaction to it, but it did absolutely nothing for me after using it for an entire week. Every time I put the drops in, my eyes would water and burn SO badly that all or most of the medicine would be washed/flushed out of my eyes via tears, despite keeping my eyes closed. My eye doctor switched me to something else and the new drops worked wonderfully. Not a fan of this drug though at all."


"I was prescribed Wellbutrin after breaking a dependency to prescription stimulants. I was able to break that habit but I couldn't get my head out of the fog and I continued to have cravings for adderall.  My psychiatrist said I was probably low in dopamine and Wellbutrin could increase the brain's dopamine levels.  Now, after about 1 month on 300mgs of Wellbutrin XL I can think clearly and I have no more cravings for stimulants. I thank God for this medication."


"I've just started my fourth pack and let me say this pill is amazing! I'm not breast feeding nor have I ever had a kid. I'm on a PoP because I've tried many other forms of the combined pill and I would have the worst side effects that would make me feel like I was going to die. On this pill I have had 0 adverse side effects and it is just amazing for me. I still get a period and t comes every month at the exact predicted time. The only difference is the length of the period varies. Sometimes it is a day or two longer sometimes it is a day or two shorter. It really isn't a big deal though. I love this pill and I am so thankful I finally found something that works for me."


"I can not tell you how wonderful this medicine has been for me.  I have suffered from IBS for probably 10 years, now I am able to have a normal life , free of spastic bowel movements every time I would eat, never able to sit thru a movie,  NOW I AM FREE"


"I took this medication for nearly two months before seeking a second opinion about my hormonal migraines.  I was only having 1-2 migraines a month; however they would last 4-5 days at a time.  When the pain medications didn't help, my doctor started me on Topamax.  I do a great deal of technical writing and crisis management in my job, and my migraines really got in the way.  I was able to deal with the weight loss and taste changes, but the difficulty in concentrating became a serious issue. When I started losing hair, that was the last straw.  If my migraines became worse I may return to Topamax though."


"I love Ampyra. It's such a shame it is expensive to get. I can now make it to the bathroom in time. HUGE improvement with that alone. But I can walk upstairs without lifting my legs with my hands."


"I had severe acne on my face, chest and back. My dermatologist prescribed me doxycycline and at first the medicine seemed hopeless, but with time (approximately 8 weeks) I started to see results on my face. Within 3 months my face was completely clear. Unfortunately, my face was clear for only 2 months and I began to have cystic acne again. I'm switching to Bactrim because doxycycline has stopped working and the glory was short lived."


"Helps keep me calm so I'm not having around-the-clock panic attacks."


"Am 78 years old with a wife of 63 and we've been together for forty years. Weekdays I take 25mg Viagra cut from a 100mg pill. With stimulation there is a good erection 15 minutes later. I can feel my face flushing a bit which tells me it is working. Weekends it is 20mg Cialis, taken before bed on Thursday evening. No further medication is needed until at least Monday. Like many of my age I sometimes do not reach ejaculation but so what, my wife seems fulfilled."


"Started out with a severe UTI, prior to that movements were normal and regular, think I got dehydrated and since I have IBS, doesn’t take a lot to throw off my system.  So for two weeks I was fighting this but once the UTI was resolved I still had this pressure/pain on bladder/pelvic area.  Doctor prescribed otc Magnesium Citrate (1 10oz bottle) along with a small bottle of GatorAid, I am not a fan of GatorAid but she wanted to keep electrolites in balance.  Poured them together and sipped on this for about 3 hours.  It took 8 hrs to kick in but I never experienced any stomach pains, cramps or watery diarrhea, but wow will it clean you out.  Don’t plan on any out of your home activities, you will regret it.  Good luck, good health to all."


"This product is amazing. I went up to my aunts house for 2 weeks and I told her about my condition. She gave me Hypercare because my cousin said it didn't work for her. I figured I would try it. I applied it and it burned, itched and stung. But the next day, I didn't sweat at all! The pain got so bad that I just stopped using it. But a few nights ago I found this website and read the reviews and applied it again, dealing with the pain. I recommend to anybody! This all started when I was about 9, in 5th grade. Now im 13 in 7th, and I don't have all the insecurities! "


"I am 27 years old and have been taking lisinopril for almost 2 years for high blood pressure, which also caused very frequent headaches. I was first prescribed 10 mg per day. I had a lot of light headedness and I actually fainted once. My cardiologist then lowered my dosage to 5 mg per day. My headaches are virtually gone. I haven't had a true migraine since I started on the drug. I have woken twice with a swollen eye, which I didn't connect to lisinopril until I read the comments here, but other than that, I've had zero side effects since switching to the 5 mg."


"I've had gout in my right toe for 3 weeks. Doc had me on Ibuprofen, prednisone and then Sulindac. Had some relief but then it got really bad after I had two glasses of wine (I thought wine was OK - NO, NO, NO.  The pain was excruciating - My gout club members know what I mean. Then the Doc prescribed Indomethacin and I finally started to get some significant relief. After the first pill I got some relief, and it continued; after two full days (3x/day), I went to bed last night with minimal pain. I still can not put on shoes without introducing the pain. So still I am trying to figure out if I may have permanent damage to toe. Indomethacin will now be a permanent item in my Emergency Kit.  Take it with food - your body will adjust."


"I have been receiving the Depo shot since July 2013. This has been my first and only birth control I've taken and a huge benefit is that I am not worrying about taking a pill. However, for the past 6 months I have experienced spotting. It is not enough blood to need to wear a tampon, however it is very dark blood which stains underwear. This has been extremely frustrating to me and I am now trying to decide what will be my next best option of birth control will be."


"I've just gotten on this medicine about 2 weeks ago.  First off, it DOES take a while for ANY medication to get in your system.  But first week, I hadn't had one single zit emerge on my face.  By week two, I had a few small bumps appear, but nothing like the huge painful giant puss-filled ones that usually do.  I have yet to have a cyst ::knock on wood::, I'll take those little zits over the nasty ones any day!  I hear you have to wait a few months to see full results.  I can't wait."


"Made me sleep great."


"It’s now 2:30 am and in agonizing pain after inserting Monistat 1 day insert and applying cream. I have used the product in the past and never experienced any problems only relief. The itching & burning is unbearable. I have literally never felt this before. It’s to the point I contemplated ER instead I searched the web and seen all VERY similar reviews in the same month. Kinda scary! The only semi relief was using an ice pack. I do not know if this is a bad batch but I am deadly afraid of ever getting another yeast infection."


"I wouldn't normally review this type of thing, but I had read every horror story on the internet before I took it. It didn't taste "good" and everyone is different, but it was nowhere near as awful as I expected. This is not medical advice, but as other people have suggested:
1. chill it so it's cold when you drink it
2. use a straw
3. As  per my doctor, I rinsed my mouth between glasses with ginger ale
4. Based on what I'd read, I ate a low residue diet for the 4 days before (toast, bananas, jello, yogurt, applesauce) and was done with the process in 3 hours.
5. Do some stretches to move your stomach around.
My problem turned out to be revealed thru the endoscopy, not colonoscopy. But this wasn't among my top 25 worst experiences in life"


"My viral load has gone for 180,000 to undetectable in 10 months."


"I was prescribed to take Flexeril 5 mg three times daily but I only took one a day because of school and work, when I did take the medication it helped relax me and I my sleep was the best I've had in a while. Unfortunately I must not of slept all the medication off because I felt the need to keep sleeping. So besides feeling super sleepy this medication did work for me and I give it 7/10 :)"


"I am a mother of 2 small children and I began this medication about 2 months ago after being on Celexa (which made me feel tired a lot and hungry all the time - I gained like 20 lbs on it).  The first thing I noticed with Wellbutrin was a decreased appetite.  Then I started to feel more alert - the same kind of alertness you would feel when taking Adderall.  A few weeks into it, my mood was totally different.  I was happy, calm, energetic - all the things that I wanted for so long, but never thought I could achieve, as I was very depressed.  I was walking in a parking lot the other day and I thought to  myself "wow.  isn't life great?" - Wellbutrin is an AMAZING medication."


"My daughter has autism and when she is sick she will not swallow anything. The only way to get rid of her sore throat or fever is to use Feverall."


"first off, let me start by saying that I am sensitive to hormones. I cant seem to find one that doesnt make me sick, or extremely moody. I was put on this for Endometriosis pain, and the first day I took it, ate with it and was fine. The second ay I took it, I also ate with it, about 8pm, I went to bed at midnight and woke up at 4 am sick to my stomach, shaking and my heart racing, just like I have before with another pill and was vomiting for about 2 hours. I am now, 2 days later, bleeding and my period wasnt suppose to be here until 2 weeks from now !!! . It doesnt feel like a period, but its not fun either. Wouldnt reccomend for anyone who is hormone sensitive,."


"Flomax has improved my urinary flow and comfort and reduced significantly the number of distressing dribbles at the end of urination.  Unfortunately, Flomax also quickly reduced my sexual ability too, with softer, less frequent, and shorter lasting erections, and sometimes appears to cause premature ejaculations that never occurred before.  Taking zinc along with multi-vitamins appears to help.  I'm still getting up at night to urinate but at least the flow is good.  My wife isn't thrilled about this, but I must be able to pee to live, and I can still live without much sex."


"This has literally changed my life for the better. I have been told since I was 21 I have IBS. I had  IBS A (alternating between D&C) At 46 at my wits end I tried lactulose as my bowels didn’t know what they wanted!
Most nights I take 1 full soup spoon before dinner with a large glass of water, within two hours along with huge amounts of wind I am on the loo.    If I get a little sluggish I up the dose by 1/2 a spoon or even 1 spoon. Worst case scenario there is more wind or a quicker dash to the loo or even a dose of D...but never any cramping any more!   I then reduce the dose. It is all about the dose for anyone struggling you may need a bigger dose to get it going, then a smaller dose to maintain.
I have my life back! Finally at 46 I am free again!"


"I received the synvisc one injection 3 months ago, it did not help my pain ,it causes me more pain and suffering. I barely can walk or sleep. The back of my knee after waking up  to start my day, I can't bend my knee without extremely pain. A week after injection I had started dragging my leg because the pain is unbearable. How can I have this injection removed from my knee. I can't live with this very very very very bad pain from the synvisc one injection. the back and front of my knee is agony."


"My first taste of Lunesta was as part of a study to see if "sleep enhancements" lowered blood glucose levels.  I don't know about that BUT, I immediately found that my former energy level was back and with that my high spirits as well.  It was as though I had, for years, been sleep-walking through life and have been throughly awakened.  My problem was not insomnia, rather poor quality of sleep.  Like another commenter, my dreams are back and not just the ones that I have while I'm sleeping!"


"Yesterday was the first time I used Estrace Vaginal Cream. I have experienced burning and throbbing. I will not use it again
 My co-pay was $146.73. Wish there would of been samples. I could of saved the money."


"At the age of 55, I found the only drug that has worked for me in 35 years, I can't even begin to explain my childhood or experiences thereafter, as soon as I could, I sought medical attention with my limited finances. Before that, all I could do was drink and have a good time. I thank God I finally was given Lexapro, (Escitalopram.) I felt relief immediately, whereas NOTHING else did, and was happy, After all the drugs I tried, I have no side effects with Lexapro. I hope this gives hope to those who have been searching. God bless you above and beyond your dreams. With LOVE."


"I was addicted to heroin in high doses for almost a year and was unsuccessfully trying to get clean the whole time, getting all the way through cold turkey detox and relapsing once I felt better and the cravings took hold. I'd taken suboxone in the past but only because it got me REALLY high and not as a maintenance med. After a week clean with immense cravings I started on Zubsolv maintenance and have had almost zero cravings since.

I much prefer the taste and dissolve time to subs, however I do find that if I sleep in too long and don't take my morning dose on time I wake up very sick and start vomiting (extremely painful vomiting at that) until my dose kicks in after 30-60 minutes. I still highly recommend it, I have my life back!!"


"I was on ambien for the longest time, but it gave me wicked side-effects with night time blackouts. I would fall asleep on my couch and would wind up texting people and surfing the internet, then would wake up the next morning in my bed with no clue on how I got there. Dr. switched me to trazadone 50mg. At first I felt like they didn't do much compared to ambien, but after giving it a few months, it really helped keep me asleep. Dr. bumped my rx up to 100mg but now it gives me crazy dreams and I wake up 2-3 times a night. I might bump it down to 75mg and see if that helps out on the level of crazy dreams and night time waking. The night waking might also be because my husband is a light sleeper and wakes up in middle of night to pee."


"On my second day one pill gonna wait to weigh myself at my next appointment, this with a cup of coffee in the morning gets me going I've just been real thirsty, but I can already tell my appetite is gone brought 5 pieces of pizza for lunch at work I barely finished my second slice, walked right by the sweets at work and they did not appeal to me what so ever when normally I'd be grabbing at least a few. Hope it keeps up it's all mind and self control"


"Let me say. I had some light bleeding after the first month. Now I have had no periods. I'm 41 years old. I have had the worst periods since I was 16. My mood swings have stopped and my skin is amazing. Look it up. It also helps with acne. I am so grateful. It really does work!"


"Did not work at all"


"I've been constipated for so long and was booked for a colonoscopy to check the reason for this. This Moviprep is fantastic. When I saw my insides on the screen I was amazed at how clean I was inside. Amazing. And the constipation completely cleared. I feel a ton lighter and my tummy has gone right down. I am actually considering using this stuff once a month just to keep my digestion working well and to prevent further constipation issues. Oh and colonoscopy was clear so still no idea why the constipation???? I would definitely recommend Moviprep. Oh but I have had a bit of a headache all day and I felt absolutely freezing after I had finished the liquid. Well worth it though."


"I've been on Loestrin 24 FE for 5 months. I had a few bothersome side effects and a few side effects that weren't so bothersome. In the second month I developed this weird anxiety and had this constant sense of nervousness. I would also have very brief moments of dizziness. For example, if I turned my head too fast I'd feel a flash of dizziness. For nearly 4 months my breasts were sore, but I could deal with that. I spotted for the first month, but I could deal with that, too. I never had any nausea, weight gain, acne, hair loss, or skin discoloration. Now that I've gotten over the side effects I'm pretty pleased and wouldn't want to switch."


"This is my second month on this medication and I've called my doctor to take me off it and switch my birth control.  My acne comes in waves, sometimes my face can be clear for months at a time and sometimes I'll get pimples randomly.  Since starting this pill, I've broken out worse then ever before and mostly around my mouth and chin.  I'm 27 years old.  I haven't really had any other negative side effects with this pill, but the acne is bad.  I never write reviews, but I feel very strongly that this pill is TERRIBLE enough to let others know."


"I got Skyla inserted this morning. I was nervous going in a little bit but was optimistic. I used the pills the night before to soften my cervix. (I don't know if it really did anything though)I went in, my doctor cleaned my cervix. My doctor measured inside my uterus, it was a little uncomfortable but nothing to bad. Then my doctor used a tool to "pinch" my cervix so it will stay open for the insertion part. THAT was painful! I have gotten piercings and have sat for a back tattoo. The pinching of my cervix was unlike anything I have felt. Don't pysch yourself out though, it only lasts a little while and just try to relax. Then she inserted the skyla, which was a tiny pinch/cramp, and she removed all the other things. Done!Easy!"


"I have been on Lyrica almost 2 1/2 years. When I first started it I was really skinny so weight gain didn't bother me but now I have gained over 25 lbs which is not good at all. I am going to go  back to Gabapentin which helped me get off morphine. My eyes are dry and blurry. I fart all the time and I am fat! I was off of it the beginning of the year and I was hurting but side affects are too much."


"I have been taking Luvox since 1998.  I always knew something was strange about the way I acted growing up lol.  As I grew up, married, and had a child, life became very scary to me.  I worried constantly, fearing death for those around me.  I suddenly had an episode of what is referred to as an anxiety attack.  I thought I was dying... it was a horrible experience, and before I finally went to a social worker seeking help (and that was very hard for me  to  admit to myself) I'd had a couple more of these anxiety/panic attacks... So... the social worker diagnosed me with OCD.  She worked along with my M.D. whom I still see to this day and trust very much & decided to give the medication she recommended to him for me a try.  ... continued"