"I was on Cyclafem for many years and would not recommend women use this drug after the age of 44. I got estrogen positive breast cancer at age 50 and I believe it was from being on birth control for 25 years and especially after age 45.  I have a super clean medical history and I did genetic testing and my cancer is not genetic or hereditary in my family.  I wish my gynocologist would have told me about the serious risk for women ages 45-50 taking birth control pills like Cyclafem and getting hormonal, estrogen breast cancer."


"I have been dealing with an injured hamstring for 9 months and the orthopedic docs have not been able to provide relief. Muscle spasms got so bad I ended up in the ER. ER doc gave me this medication and within 45 minutes the spasms stopped. I take 500 mg 3 times a day.  For me this is like a miracle. There are no words to tell you how much better I feel.   I have no side effects but I usually don't have any issues with medication."


"I absolutely hate this birth control method! I had the implant placed in May 2015 right before I left to college. First 3 months I was fine. Then it got awful. My periods prior lasted 3-4 days and were super light. Now they last 20-24 days and are relatively heavy. I never had acne in my life and now I get major breakouts and my back now has bacne!! Not to mention that when I got this inserted I was 128. I'm 5'3 btw. And I was a 3 sport athlete. Very in shape and muscular. I never had a problem losing weight, ever! I could always bounce back and be fit. From when I started college in August 2015 to the end of freshman year may 2016 I gain 8 pounds. So I was 136. Now I'm 166. In 2 years 40lb gain! I cannot lose weight to save my life! :("


"I'm a week into using Epiduo and Solodyn and I must say I haven't seen this many pimples on my face since I was a teenager! I have heard that it has to get worse before it gets better, so I'm going to stick it out and see what happens."


"I've been on Metoprolol for 6 weeks after an AF episode of 15 hrs 2 days after a total knee replacement. I was on opioids for pain and never developed constipation. Came off the opioids and find I have diarrhoea which seems to be the medication. I also developed vertigo 10 days ago. It's reduced in severity, but is still hanging around. Again seems likely to be the medication. Off all things meant to help me sleep, Metoprolol has made for some difficult sleepless nights, not something I've ever had before. At the same time it's controlling my heart rate and BP, and so far no more AF. My first week home from rehab I also suffered the anxious feeling, which was an unpleasant, crawly feeling in my chest. It seems to work though."


"I have muscle aches with statins. Tried Repatha and did fine for a month or so.  Lowered total cholesterol to 120. Then one day after an injection in my right leg, I got severe right leg cramps. It took two more injections to tie the leg pain to the injections. I thought it might be gout.  Orthopedic doctor said it was a torn tendon in the knee

Pain was level 2-8 and I could hardly walk. It settled in the knees. I'm about 10 days since last injection and pain is less every day.

Definately sure its the drug as I have never had knee problems. Hope there is no permanent damage."


"Felt achy, feverish and developed a cough out of no where, for about a day, that night extremely fatigued. Went to Dr on my 2nd day, diagnosed with Flu after a swab. Started Tamiflu that night, learned not to take on empty stomach, horrible diarrhea. After day 3, no more fever, fatigue almost gone. Still have stuffy nose and cough a lot better. It works, and it works well. Just remember drink fluids and eat something before taking it, even if it's a slice of bread. No other side effects."


"I have been on Jolessa since about a month before I got married, so about a year and a half. I started on Ortho-Tri-cyclen, but it literally gave me blinding migraines. So, I started Jolessa and had minor spotting during the first few months, but nothing major. I also had minor (compared to the previous ones) migraines, but haven't had any in at least 8 months. Unfortunately, I have gained at least 20 lbs and have gone from a 36D to a 36DD (possibly larger). I loved that I had no breakouts in the beginning,  but now it has returned with a vengeance. All in all, I love only having 4 periods a year, despite the side effects."


"Love this birth control! I have used several other types of birth control and the Nuvaring is by far the best. I was on "the pill" and it made me very ill, depressed, and gave me mood swings. I like Nuvaring because it is one of the lowest doses on the market. I believe I need a lower dosage amount when it comes to Birth control. I haven't had any problems with the medication; no weight gain, no mood swings. My period is on time every month and very light, compared to my regular period which is very heavy and painful accompanied by pretty bad PMS. Also, it has helped with my ovarian cysts! All birth control methods produce different side effects in different women, but all in all I think the Nuvaring is a great form of birth control for me."


"Excellent product."


"I am 7 weeks pregnant, my midwife have me samples of diclegis 5 days ago. Previous to trying them I had non stop nausea vomiting, weakness, truly just felt like death!! Day 1 of diclegis I was able to wake up be semi functional enough to where I was able to get ready for work pretty comfortably.. but my mid morning all the symptoms came back. On day 3 I added 2 pills at night, 1 in the morning, and 1 in the afternoon and I can tell you it is a miracle drug!! It does take a few days to start working at its full captivity but after the first few days you feel almost back to normal! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!"


"I have no idea what's going on.. I started Triness mid-September and it started to clear up my acne beautifully within 2 months. Best skin I've ever had! Since mid-December until now, however, I've completely regressed, horrible acne on my face and breakouts on my back as well. Has anyone else had the experience of it working, then not? Or any suggestions of whether to switch to Ortho Tri Cyclen instead of the generic?"


"I had been using this cream for several years, and it helped lengthen the time between hair removal. Then, it stopped working. I'm not sure if I built up a tolerance to it, but it was like I wasn't using it at all. So, I took a break for about 10 months and just started using it again. I'm hoping it will start working again. If not, I don't know what I'm going to do. :("


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"I love it! I have been on it for two years and have only had two periods both of which pantyliners were more than enough!  No mood swings, no bloating, no cramping and no weight gain.  It does not get any better than this, and I have tried it all (shots, rings, IUDs and other pills)."


"I have been on Nuvaring for about 6 months now. I am uncontrollably miserable, I am literally watching myself be a monster to my husband and kids and I can not even control it! It's like if they even breath in my direction I want to tear them apart. Also my sex drive is so low I couldn't care less if I ever have sex again which is NOT normal for me. When we do have sex I have such terrible vaginal dryness I can't even enjoy it. I've noticed I am super exhausted, I am falling asleep on the couch at 7:30pm!(but I am unsure if this is related to the Nuvaring.) I will not be putting the ring back in after this menstrual cycle ends. I'm not even myself anymore! It's to the point of hurting my marriage which has NEVER been effected before."


"I was on LoEstrin FE 24 from November 2011 to November 2012. When I moved,  my new doctor had no samples of the LoEstrin and moved me to Microgestein FE 1/20. My libido was lowered slightly bit considering on the LoEstrin I was a little oversexual, the lowered drive was a relief. My periods on both pills came every other to every two months. Since I am sexually active, I take a pregnancy test after I finish my inactive pills every month just to be sure, however, it's been effective as a contraceptive. Between the two pills, I have maintained 60 lbs of weight loss postpartum for nearly two years that I had gained while on Depo Provera and during pregnancy. No change in bust size except some swelling before my period. "


"Love this product. I've used Mucinex before for cough congestion and I didn't feel that worked at all for me, but Mucinex D has already offered me much relief from my sinus infection. I couldn't breath through my nose at all and within 3 1/2 hours I feel better and can breathe. I took this with 2 Exedrin back and body for the severe tender/nose pain and feel relieved and comfortable. Still tired (no insomnia here; 600/600mg dosage) and ready to finally get some sleep."


"For what it's worth, I would not recommend switching to Glatopa yet (as it's still too new in the market). I was on Copaxone for 5 years and was doing great before the switch. Had I known what I know now, I would have opted for the alternative Copaxone financial assistance (a reimbursement program) to stay on the daily shot once Kaiser auto-switched patients to Glatopa (for cost saving purposes to them) without ensuring the negative side effects to patients because basically they just don't care. All that being said, within 6 months of switching to Glatopa, I ended up in the hospital with Transverse  Myelitis for 10 days (with a 100K hospital bill) which is more than a relapse it's a completely new lesion on the spine. Anyway, while in the hospital a doctor told me that a generic does not have to be exactly the same ingredients as their predecessor. She said the generic drug can contain up to 20% of new proprietary ingredients). Wish I had known. It's unbelievable that Kaiser (or any doctor) would just switch patients to a new drug without that full disclosure or before the medication has been truly tested as a genuine safe replacement. I have since been referred to MS Center (where they don't recommend Glatopa - go figure). My new doctor (at MS Center) put me on Tysabri - which I hear is the "cadillac" of current MS treatments. Anyway, been doing fine on it so far with the exception of lingering nerve discomfort from the Glatopa relapse (for which I also take Gabapentin).   Soon I will be back 100% and in the meantime...All is well!"


"Unfortunately I believe that Vimovo may have caused severe gastrointestinal problems. SEVERE Heartburn, diahhrea, nausea, bloating, bad taste in mouth."


"I absolutely love this birth control. I did experience some light spotting, nothing scary or really inconvenient, during some of the 1st months and definitely towards my period pills. My first period was really heavy (I think because I didn't take a break with the pills to allow a period), but after the first period, things have been great! I don't spot and I don't think I have gained any weight at all. I love love love this birth control!"


"I have been taking this for about two months now because I needed to regulate my period and it did its trick for that. The only part I didn't like about it was how emotional I got a couple of days before my period, I was bawling for no reason. The final reason on why I decided to switch was because I got really angry."


"I took enbrel for about 8 yrs with great satisfaction and little side effects.Then it lost its effectiveness and I changed to Humira with even better results.Now after 7 more years it appears its effectiveness is starting to wane .I'm considering going back to enbrel and trying it again hopefully with comparable results as  the first time. good luck to all and I hoped this helped someone."


"After taking 2 tablets I developed an impacted bowel that didn't respond to soft gels. The pain from this was terrible and finally relieved by taking a Fleets enema."


"I was having a horrible time on Ocella which contrary to what your local pharmacist will tell you, is NOT the same as Yasmin. So my doctor switched me to Yasmin and the first month was great, no more horrible mood swings, I was almost on euphoric high. The second month I completely crashed, I started having hot flashes, mood swings, ovarian pain, hair loss, anxiety and a general feeling of non-well-being. ASIDE from that, my period was fine, not too bad."


"I just started taking this medicine, after being on zoloft for years.  Within days, I have noticed an extreme change for the better.  I am actually starting to feel normal again."


"I have been through 2 severe accidents plus I was born with copious so I have strenuous disc disease 2 hesitated discs in my neck, 2 in my lumber and 3 building discs and I had all kinds of pain relieving injections had my nerves burned in my neck and it did work. The doctor wants me to get surgery but I have a terminal special needs child and without my 30 mg of occasions 4 times a day I wouldn't be able to move let alone enjoy my time with my beautiful daughter. "


"My doctor suggested I go on Yaz after a good 8 years of being on a previous pill and basically experiencing acne the entire time.  Anyway, I've been on Yaz for a month. I'm glad I read reviews before because I probably would have given up and fully entered a hermit life if I didn't know that a major breakout the first month or two is normal. I have gotten acne in places I've never had before - along my jaw line, even on my neck. It's terrifying and I'm only hanging in there based on the people that swear by month 3 is gets better. However, I will say, I am happy with having experienced no other side effects. Weight has never been a problem for me, but I actually lost 5 pounds. Here's hoping that month 2 and 3 brings better luck!"


"I was put on this BC a month ago and I did not like it at all!! I was on Lutera and Sronyx for months and it worked perfectly for me. After being switched to Falmina I noticed I would wake up with dry eyes and a dry mouth and what was even worse was that my genital area itched like crazy!! I knew it had to be the BC pills because whenever I would take the placebo pills during my period the dryness went away and the itching stopped. I've been switched to Aubra and the itching is still there. I'm going to wait a while to see if the dryness continues. If it does I'm switching back to Lutera!!"


"I have been on medication for over 20 years to help with my mood and anxiety.  Some I stayed on for a few years and then I would change.  Some even less because of side effects.  I went on Sarafem after doing my own research and asked the Dr to prescribe it 2 months ago.  Thank goodness he did because this is the first time in as far back as I can remember that I actually feel happy every day.  Less mood swings.  I don%u2019t let things bother me as much as I did before.  I am honestly a happier person now.  This stuff honestly has changed my life."


"Celexa stopped working and I was put on Effexor. My panic attacks are worse then they have ever been, my depression is totally off the charts and I physically shake all the time. The irritability is by far the worst part for me. I'm forever angry now on this medication. My friends and family have noticed a big difference in my personality. Definitely getting of of this medication!"


"It works like a miracle l feel young again. There are a few side effects but it is worth the trade off to feel like a man again."


"I have tried them all and this one is no better. Cramps and gas, that's it!  Ugh!"


"I started Latuda about a month ago so far I feel amazing. My negative thoughts (voices in my head) are not gone but more positive and not so attacking. I havnt had any erges in my body to yell scream or cry for no reason. I havnt yet to pop off quick like I did before I have no feeling to even be upset. I'm Feeling as if iv let go of all the bad energy I had inside me. A lot more tired and restless I'm sure I will get more use to it later but it's help me not wake up in a panic like I did everyday before. I would truly recommend to anyone who just wants to figure out who they truly are somone who wants consistency with there self If that makes sense? I love the person I am now and I hope to keep feeling this way. Good luck"


"It worked well to eliminate reflux symptoms, but forced to discontinue use as made me too dizzy, lightheaded, and sometime naseaus.  To the point of not feeling comfortable enough to drive."


"27 years old been drinking for 15 years. 3 cases of beer and 6 to 9 pints of hard liquor a day. Tried to quit on my own for months, kept relapsing from pain. Lost my family, now on Librium for two days and better than ever and will not go through this again. Feeling like death is not worth your children and a good woman."


"I have been on this medication for one week, I have mild jaw pain and a bit dizzy but I will take that over the madness I felt a week ago. Suicidal, anxious, crying needless to say I was a mess! I still have a few intrusive thoughts but this is one week and I am grateful I went through 3 medications before finding this one and I am glad to say the least I can get back to being a mother and wife."


"Epiduo is the best thing that's ever happened to my skin. I wasted so many years trying every product out there, and Epiduo really is the greatest. It has changed my life and made me so much more confident. PLEASE give this a try. It is a miracle in bottle."


"I used Chantix to quit smoking ten years ago after many failed efforts. The ONLY issue I had was some nausea.  Thank you Chantix for freeing me from an addiction I thought I couldn't beat."


"Remeron is great for insomnia, start with very small doses and work up. I use the dissolving tablets, easier to break up. Immediately stopped my anxiety. Drawbacks are increased appetite and after prolonged periods of consumption it can affect your blood pressure regulation, mostly noticeable when you stand up fast. Excellent for stopping the racing thoughts. It can be difficult waking up in the beginning but this gets better with time. It also suppressed my sex drive. All in all excellent for those who have tried everything, gotten hooked, suffered withdrawals from the "pines" and need something for sleep."


"This medication was a nightmare. I had about 3 weeks that were wonderful at first, then 3 or 4 weeks where the effects leveled out. After that, I started gaining about 3 pounds per week, felt tired, sick and had flu like symptoms constantly. I couldn't get out of bed for more than 2 hours at a time. I stopped taking this it and only now (2 1/2 months later) am I seeing any improvement. I switched doctors and was told that this is never supposed to be prescribed with high blood pressure medications or with thyroid medicines. The combination threw me into serotonin syndrome."


"It is the only medication that has worked for me. Others such tenex and risperdal made my tics increase 10 fold."


"Straight Forward, the worst thing I could have chosen. Bled for 2 months straight and caused harsh pain in my arm with horrible bruising. It was effective in preventing pregnancy, but the negatives were too much. Glad I got rid of it..."


"I was prescribed this medication several years ago for allergies. I was told to take it twice a day. It was effective; however, it did cause insomnia to the point the doctor instructed me to take it once a day. It also gave me headaches the first few days taking it. Other then that, it was highly effective."


"I was on Apri for probably little over a year, and my side effects started progressively getting worse. I went from being nice to instant bad for no reason. My migraines got worse (almost every day) and sex drive went way down. I just got off this pill and went on Loestrin."


"Wonder pill for me. I suffer with back pain and this really helps me get through the day."


"It works very well for me age 64."


"Young user (27 years of age), second DVT. Highly active. No apparent side effects."


"Helpful."


"I have tried Levora 28 in the past, an oral birth control that needed to be taken every day around the same hour. The pill made me feel moody, emotional and hungry. I have also been pregnant in the past and it ended up being ectopic and I had my right fallopian tube removed. My husband and I decided to try long term birth control and so far, after a week, Nexplanon has been great. Nothing like what I experienced after a week on the pill. I would only recommend for women who would like a long term birth control, but no matter what you choose you will be fine ladies :)"


"I had surgery. After my surgery I wanted to lose more weight but my cravings in bed eating habits came back therefore my doctor suggested Wellbutrin. Since then my  cravings have disappeared and I'm on the right track. I take 150  mg 2x a day."


"I've now had 2 depo shots. About 4 weeks into my second shot and I've been bleeding now for 14 days. It's weak but just isn't stopping. It's not painful but more annoying than anything. Experiencing ongoing mood swings and gained 5kg in first 2months with no other change to diet/exercise. Unsure if I need to keep taking the shot to let my body adjust or to stop now. Have read stories of getting pregnant later can be much harder after depo too. Lots of uncertainty, wish I had researched more before starting and perhaps tried the iud first."


"Good medication!  Keeps my blood pressure in a safe range. Have experienced FEW side effects."


"I am writing this in memory of my husband. My husband was on anti depression meds for many years. His doctor prescribed fetzima. I wish he never had taken it. I found him after he committed suicide.This was in April 2014.  Please be so very careful if you do take this medicine.  I miss him everyday......."


"I tried Monistat 1 thinking it would work so I applied the “egg” in my vagina . About an hour or two later I felt a tingle and had to use the restroom..... boy oh boy ! My poor vagina took a trip to a bad place and didn’t come back !!! I tried to lay down that didn’t work - man was I in tears I mean TEARS. I tried sitting in cold bath of water but it just burned right through the water . I finally tried a ice pack and just laid down so I can cool off a little not because of the burning and I noticed my vag got swollen as well ! Popped a quick ibuprofen and went to sleep . Please do not use Monistat ! If your vag itches and burns just try to get through it after seeing a Doc . This is something I don’t ever want to experience again ."


"Worst birth control I've ever been on. Even compared to needing my Mirena IUD surgically removed. All birth control comes with side effects but I had the worst experience with the depo shot. I stayed on it just over a year and a half (thinking it would get better eventually?) and I decided not to continue it, with all the issues I've had. ZERO sex drive, extreme fatigue, lots of weight gain, major anxiety (needed medication), moodiness.. now that I stopped, I'm having major abdominal cramping, similar to mild contractions. I would not recommend this birth control. I feel like I've become a completely different person with all these mood changes and fatigue. I hope I can get back to normal after this. Really regretting doing the depo.."


"The only ADHD medicine that has worked for me without bad side effects. I've been on Ritalin, Adderal and Adderal XR."


"I have chronic pain issues and have for years. I am on oxycoton & oxycodone. I have dealt with drug induced constipation for years. I will NOT ever take another dose of this medicine. It's been several hours since I took my first dose and I was surprised that I had a bowel movement within an hour. Regular which was nice for once, then had to go again right away.. and again.. and again, and things got softer, then went to liquid. I went to bed around 1am and was awoken with an urgency to go to the bathroom only to find that I had "wet" the bed by the bowel leaking while I slept for ONE hour. My bed was soaked, I was soaked. Not only was I humiliated like a child would be, but the diarrhea isn't stopping! From what I read best is yet to come!!"


"Follow up to my 2 month post, went to the doctor this week and down 51 Lbs in 4 Months, the Nausea has subsided for the most part, just once in a while, love it !!

I am still losing weight and have started to work out 4 times a week, this medication makes it easier for me to make healthier choices, constipation is still a bit of an issue, but better, headaches are also gone.

Not much more to go!! will update in another 2 months

HIGHLY recommend !

Good luck !"


"My mother has taken Namenda twice now. The first time she was so confuse after a week I stopped giving it to her. She has gotten worse over the years and for some reason her doctor had given me a new prescription for the same medicine. I tried it for two days and saw my mother become extremely confused so I stop giving it to her. I don't know why he insisted on Namenda after I told him it didn't work the first time."


"I had abdominal myomectomy several years ago. Unfortunately, my fibroids returned with a vengeance and I had heavy bleeding from the fibroids. My cycle was so heavy last summer that I went to the ER. After my ER visit, my doctor put me on Lysteda. It worked very well for the first 3-4 months. Then, my cycles were heavy again. My doctor suggested Lo Loestrin FE. I started taking these in mid-March on the first day of my cycle. Today is July 27 and I have had my period almost EVERYDAY since mid-March.  My doctor said that I have to give my body at least 6-9 months to adjust to the pills. The upside is that I am not experiencing any of the "normal" side effects.  No nausea, acne, tender breasts, weight gain, etc. I just want a couple of weeks without spotting or full on bleeding."


"This thing is burning me up! I thought I was having an allergic reaction. Third day and I am on fire! Worse than the yeast itself. Hope I don't any issues after. Took a shower minutes after. Try something else. This is simply torture. Felt better knowing I was not alone though."


"Works great,so far the only medication out of so many to lower and keep low my extremely high LDL ."


"Effects on me were Irregular and heavy bleeding for months horrible abdomenal pain extra body hair and weight gain. It worked though no pregnancy but my body reaction is severe."


"Ive been taking this for a month now. I'm 18 years old. I take it the same time everyday but I've missed it once and now I'm bleeding :/ lightly. I feel sick everyday and my face has only had a few zits. Too early to tell if I'll continue taking it but it does what its suppose to. My periods use to be heavy and last 4-5 days with bad cramps. I took my first pill on my second day and my period stopped completely. Had cramps but not bad. Recommend it :)"


"I took 1 50 mg tablet of UNISOM; it didn't work so I took another one. I fell asleep 4 hours later and when I woke up, I had the worst headache for life and taste in my mouth for a whole week straight."


"Terrible, wish I could give a -10 lol. Had first and last shot beginning of July 2016 and been bleeding ever since! Mefanamic and tranexamic acids have done nothing. Anyone who has bled for months please tell me when things got better for you because I am losing hope. I don't know whether its the doctors are ignorant about what this can or that they don't are more concerned about keeping unwanted pregnancy to a min but it is scary how little they know about this drug. The side effect they kept making the most noise about was weight gain rather than possibility of bleeding for months on end."


"I originally took massive handfuls of this drug for epilepsy over a month a decade or so ago. It was ineffective, but I noticed while I took it the side effect of being happy, sociable, and chatty. Along with other stuff at the massive doses.

So fast forward a decade or two, and had unexpected nasty negative life events and became suicidal. Ended up in a psych ward, and I asked for gabapentin.

Started taking a pill morning and evening and the overwhelming suicidal thoughts vanished, the daily crying spells vanished, the intense negative emotion state vanished. Feel calm, cheerful, and happy. My blood pressure went from ultrastress 180/120 with pulse 150 to 120/80 pulse 90. It calms me down and helps me cope when I was feeling overwhelmed"


"Made it worse probably better off just seeing it through and eating healthy to prevent them"


"I didn't do much research prior to starting Contrave. I'm never one to suffer side effects from things, so I wasn't concerned. I took my first dose on a day when I was going on a field trip with my son. I could hardly hold my eyes open all day and slept the whole way back to school on the bus. I'm now on week 5, and taking 2 pills in the morning and 2 at night- I'm still sleepy all the time and find myself more hungry than I was before starting the medicine. I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any either. I'm going to continue to take this for at least 8-10 weeks, and I'm hoping I can come back and say that it was worth the hassle! If I don't feel any improvements in my appetite by the 8-10 week mark, I'm done. "


"Today Feb. 14, 2017 marks 19 years of being a non smoker & I owe it all to Zyban. Had a few sleepless nights the first week or so, but the craving to smoke went away.
I was amazed. I smoked for 32 years and I loved them. Lit up as soon as I got out of bed. The only time I was without a cigarette was sleeping or taking a shower!
At the end I smoked 3 packs a day and heard my chest rattle. I've always been on the lean side but was worried about gaining weight if I quit. Did gain a few pounds but got a handle on that.
 Zyban was the best thing I ever did for myself!
Many thanks to my wonderful, retired Dr who prescribed Zyban."


"Ive been on this pill for two months and so far so good ..I have acne prone skin but this pill doesnt give me more acne. My face is actually more clear. And my periods happen on the third day of my innactive pills and it last 3 days instead of 5 which is pretty great for me. My periods are naturally really light but on the pill they are almost unnoticeable.I havent gained weight or anything and im not experiencing any negative side effects. pill works different for everyone or maybe the bad just hasnt kicked in yet...either way..this pill is amazing"


"I have Bipolar1 Disorder with history of psychotic features. I have just started taking 40 mg of Latuda per day, as I am being weened from 900 mg of lithium.  I was having so many adverse side effects, such as tremors, extreme dry mouth, weight gain and thyroid issues.  Additionally, it didn't seem to be working very well.  After a few days, I notice an amazing positive change in my mood, my appetite, and stability.  I am still on 800 mg. of Seroquel/day and 150 mg of Pristiq, but it all continues to go well, Seroquel will be the next to be reduced.  I am very optimistic, and have not felt this way in a long time."


"Went to first endo Feb 3, 2014 wanting better control and weight loss.  He gave me samples of Victoza, changed my oral Janumet to straight Metformin and reduced my Lantus from 30 u per day to 10-12.  The first week I had the expected nausea and loss of appetite on .6 mg.  No headaches.  The second week I was directed to go to 1.2 mg.  Still nausea, but towards the end of the second week seemed to wane away.   I was not as hungry and other than occasional nausea felt fine.  The blood sugars began to lower for a time, then leveled off for a while running around 125-135.  The next office visit with endo was 1 month after seeing him the first time.  Weight loss was 10 lbs in the month without serious exercise.  90 day average blood glucose is 116."


"This medicine and Geodon in combination saved my life. I have been functioning normally for three years now. Hardly any noticeable side effects if any and mild to no mood swings."


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


"I've used paragard for 9 months.  But since then  my weight has been going up. I've gained 4kg after the insertion. I know it is claimed that paragard is non hormonal and will not cause weight gain. but I really need to check around if any of you experienced weight gain like me. My period are better than before though. shorter and lighter."


"I was put on birth control pills for severe cramps, however, I tried 4 brands of pills and was unable to tolerate combined hormones. They made me irritable and very sad with a lot of crying. My Dr suggested the Skyla and I received it March 2015, insertion was not bad but she gave me a Valium before she inserted. I only felt some cramping but I am used to severe cramps anyway so it was tolerable. Since insertion I have had severe cramping, spotting and moodiness. I am either crying or angry. I feel exactly like I did on the pills. This is only month two so I will give it a little more time. I did read side effects subside after a few months. My spotting is sporadic now instead of daily. My first period was very short and light."


"Do not take this medication. I only took one and became very nauseous. I saw that most of the reviews were negative, but I thought I would be the one it would help. I took it yesterday and am still sick today with nausea headache and fatigue. I do not recommend at all."


"I have congenital glaucoma this medication was prescribed to me in 2009 the worse medication I've ever had. Tingling of the toes, fingers at times lips. Worse headache of my life and it's related to Diamox according to my doctor. The headache becomes so bad I can't think straight. It doesn't lower eye pressure for me in its entirety. But to a certain degree. Also, accompanied with this medication it falls down horribly on my stomach unbelievable pain as well as dizzy symptoms. Doctor stated to me that this medication does produce these side effects."


"This medication took the pain away but kept me very awake. When I came off of the medicine, I had horrible headaches! "


"I had kyleena inserted 8/11 and so far I'm not super impressed. I had it inserted a week before my period was due... I've never had kids or have been pregnant. The day of insertion, it hurt like a bad cramp being inserted and then I felt fine. I went to leave and I almost passed out by the doctors office elevators... just overcome with dizziness! I forgot to eat breakfast but the doctor told me insertion does make people dizzy. I got home and had unbearable cramping the entire day... 9:30 AM-8 PM. I took 800 mg for Advil literally every 4 hours.

Fast forward a week and I got my period on time but it was heavy and long-a week- which on the pill it was short and light for me. I had sex two weeks after insertion and I felt sore and crampy."


"After a week using it all symptoms were gone. If I miss it 3 to 5 days , symptoms returned. No drowsiness is the best part."


"Great pain medication! My doctor suggested it after taking 8-10 Vicodin 10's per day.  I started with 20mg/12 hours, then graduated to 60mgs, after about 8 months. I did not like the "disconnected" feeling assoc. w/Med Increase; at that time, it was a small price to pay for pain relief. I currently take Opana in im and ex., I am having quite favorable results, and when compared to Kadian, they seem quite similar, except Op processes thru Kidney. (good)"


"Osmoprep was so easy to use. I could not even swallow one glass of the gallon prep, yet swallowing pills with your choice of liquids that taste good to you was the difference between my having a colonoscopy or taking my chances.  My colonoscopy was yesterday and it all went great. I'll recommend this to everyone."


"I was on lisinopril, but after a few weeks I developed the dreaded cough side effect. It took me over a month and a half to get rid of it. My dr. switched me to losartan. So far it has worked great. No side effects other than drowsiness, but that's okay with me. I take it at night and it helps me sleeps. Helps with my blood pressure and insomnia, kills two birds with one stone. Most of all I'm just happy to get rid of that lisinopril cough. That was making my life miserable."


"I was having horrible indigestion and my stomach was rumbling and nauseated from I don't know what but I took it and felt better within minutes. No side effects. Whenever I get this again, because I had my gallbladder out and still have issues, this will be my go to medicine."


"I'm definitely sensitive to BP medicine. I am 40 years old, 6'3" and physically fit. I workout almost everyday (run, cycle, lift weights). Unfortunately, I have Isolated Systolic Hypertension (the systolic runs high but the diastolic is normal). My BP varies from 140/75 to 165/80. I have tried just about every medication for BP on the market, with either no success or with side effects I could not tolerate. With Bystolic is has failed, even at doses of 20mg to get my systolic BP controlled. The real problem for me is that is has 100% eliminated ANY sexual desire. I'm not talking about erectile dysfunction, I mean it makes me not even care about it. It also has the sticky throat feel where you need to clear it constantly. Back to square one."


"Okay let's be totally honest here guys. I'm 32 and for the better the half of my life I've been every kind of pain med. you name it! Seriously. I'm on 4mg DILAUDID 6 times a day plus three 10mg METHADONE! Car accidents, trauma and of course a long line of pain meds year after year getting stronger and stronger. Well this past month I legitimately stuffed up. I was left short on my meds by a about a week. I've been through hell! Come to find out Robaxin helps with the withdrawals!? I have bottles of this shit just never took it. I just came across this website after a week of feeing like death. Robaxin here I come! Thanks all for the advice down there :)"


"Very strong. The best ADHD medication."


"I had my first migraine at age 19 and am now almost 45. They have changed as I have aged. They are worse now than ever before. Topamax has left me with side effects which do NOT include weight loss. I might be more willing to hang in there if I lost a few pounds. I am still having migraines on 75 mg per day, I am depressed, anxious and just scattered. I hate the way I feel and therefore am going back to the doctor to talk about coming off the drug. I am taking more Relpax than ever before even after about 6 months on Topamax. I wish it worked for me because migraines interfere with my life."


"Been on medication for 6 weeks now.  I am down 6 lbs.  Not a lot but I had been gaining weight before I started taking it.  This medication really reduced my appetite.  I am eating half of what I used to.  Most evenings before I started I would graze after dinner till I went to bed.  If I didn't I would spend the evening thinking about food.  That is not the case now.  Not running to store at 11pm for ice cream.  If I eat too much or I am not eating enough I get nauseated.  Also cannot ride In the backseat of a car or I will feel sick.  This is a great medication.  Wish the pills weren't so big and it so expensive, but my food costs are waaaay down."


"My vagina has now experienced what hell is like.  I'm certain this product is made from straight gasoline and the applicator is the lighter.   The first and last time I treat a yeast infecrion using OTC medications.  I don't think a firehose can put out the fire I am experiencing.   Thanks for nothing Monistat 3 day."


"VERY POOR pain control.  difficult to open each dose.  does not stick to cheek well.  does NOT work."


""Promethazine, you are my hero and I love you." whoever came up with this, you are a hero. Best medicine for nausea."


"I have been taking AdipexP since March 7, 2008. It is now August 18, 2008 and I have lost a total of 30 pounds. This drug has saved my life. I was at 300 pounds and was determined to lose all of the weight. You really have to put your foot down and be ready to lose the weight and keep it off. It's not as easy as some make it out to be. This drug has been my tool to add to my regular diet and exercise program. It changes your outlook on life and makes you feel better about yourself as a whole."


"I advise you never ever ever to get this put in your arm!! I got it put it in febuary this year and was removed in May. Nobody explained to me the negative side effects it could have on people, i had such bad anxiety I never left my house, I used to stay up all night just crying but I didn't know why. I got so paranoid that I thought I was going to die at one point?! I would be happy one minute then completely snap into a horrible mood and not want to talk to anybody. I'd literally lock my self away for days, I gained a ton of weight and couldn't loose it. It nearly broke me and my boyfriend up of 2 years, it literally took everything from me! So I strongly advice you do a lot of research on nexplannon!"


"Works for the first time . Don't work 2nd time you get it."


"I have been using this medication for 14 years without any problems or breakthrough seizures. I tried to switch to the generic version without success. It made me feel foggy brained. Too bad, because it is a lot cheaper."


"Today I started the 2 in the morning 1 in the evening dosage. I am so lethargic and sleepy I even took a nap on my lunch break. I haven't lost any weight  either."


"Has really helped me control my blood sugars."


"I am 19 years old. I have been on the Depo since I was 16. I got on it after my 6 week check up. When I first started on the Depo shot I was a very mean person. I have NEVER in my life been like that. I am a very nice laid back person. I gained 40lbs withing the first 3 months. I am not a big eater and I do eat healthy for the most part. I also had pregnancy like symptoms, headaches and bloating. After a year of being on the Depo my mood had changed and I became back to myself and my body got used to it. I really really LOVE the Depo shot but I am thinking of switching to another method. I love how I haven't had a period in 3 years and it is 100% effective but I cannot deal with it making my weight go up and down. Overall minus few things I love it."


"Had a few psychotic episode few years ago, was hospitalized and was put on Zyprexa and a few other meds. I was diagnosed with BPD (borderline personality disorder), major depression and fibromyalgia. I felt hungry all the time and gained 70lbs, my dose was 20mg a day plus I was on other meds, finally was weaned off all other meds as the months went by. I cannot say my hunger and weight gain was completely due to Zyprexa but I do know that I now take only 5mg a day, at night, sleep well, hunger is normal and I have lost weight with good healthy choices and exercise. I no longer have depression and life has never been better. Zyprexa, therapy, exercise, support and nutrition has saved my life."


"I've been taking 20 mg Paxil for about 11 years now for anxiety, and though it makes me calmer it has several side effects that I don't like.  1. Decreased libido/decreased orgasm  2.  Constipation  3.  Decreased energy.   A friend of mine also told me I seem more "delayed" after I've been taking it regularly. Sometimes I take half a pill or skip days when I feel I need to get more things done, or I want my boyfriend to be happy.  But I notice if I skip it for more than 3 days in a row I feel "crazy" and hyper and scattered.  I definitely get more irritable when I'm not on it, but I "feel" more emotionally and notice I dance more often in the kitchen with my daughter when not under Paxil's control."


"I was diagnosed with H pylori and was given Aciphex along with two other medicines. Worked very well in treating my ulcer. I continued to take it for years. No side effects."


"62 year old male, diagnosed with IBS-C at age 57.  The product literature for Linzess says it is not a laxative, but with me it operates just like a laxative.  I take it on an empty stomach, it works in 3 hours, it causes the same sort of watery stool as mag cit, but it is finished after 3 trips rather than 20, and my doctor says Mag cit will cause kidney damage, Linzess won't.   I took Amitiza intermittently for 5 years, 16 mcg at a time, usually with similar results.  This notion that Linzess causes less cramping during buildup or that it calms the colon seems like marketing jive.  I wish it came as a tablet that could be cut, I think the standard dose is too strong for me."


"Insertion took 5 mins total. I took 1mg of ativan, 800 ibprophen and tylenol after eating 1 hour before. She first put her fingers up there to check which way my uterus was. No pain. Then she put the tools up there which feels like a pap. She put some numbing cream on and told me there would be a pinch. I didn't feel any pinch but I had a slow cramp from my vagina to my hips, back, and abdomen. It wasn't bad at first but built - it was better with deep breathing. I was sweaty and tired but it was done but ok. 1 month in lots of sharp sudden cramping and intense lower back ache sporadically. It's like 1 min of intense pain and then fine off and on. It's exhausting and lots of spotting. I'm hoping this is all an adjustment period."


"I've been taking Lisinopril for a month now and I feel just fine. No noticeable difference as far as symptoms and my blood pressure has been reduced to an acceptable level. "


"I've been thin my whole life and it didn't really bother me until High School never had an appetite to eat anything at all and I started to think something's wrong with me. I took plenty of blood tests and urine tests to see if there was anything wrong with me and 3 different doctors told me I am fine but I felt like deep down something was wrong so I decided to keep trying different doctors to see if anyone can help me and the 4th doctor i went to about this issue in july 2015 changed my life literally I explained my problem and he told me it sounds like anorexia and he prescribed cyproheptadine. This is the best thing that's ever happened to me thnx Dr Greenburg lol P.S to eliminate drowsiness I let it dissolve in orange juice"


"I have recently been on Topamax and Keppra..both maxed out. My headaches were worst and my seizures were still happening. My doctor finally switched me to Zonagran 3 months ago. I am seizure free, headaches have been much better and I feel a lot more normal. I do have a low appetite but not to where I can't eat. I love it!"


"I have been taking Viibryd for two week, starting with the 10mg dose then 20mg. I had always struggled with small bouts of depression and anxiety but have always tried to deal with it on my own. Now that I am working 60 hours a week, I knew I needed some help. After the first couple of days of taking this drug, I noticed a significant difference. Situations are so much easier to deal with and I can complete task with a clear head and with focus. I am about to start my 40mg dose. Hopefully things only get better."


"Please have your physician to check you liver functions after taking this medication."


"I was skeptic of BC pills because of bad experiences with bleeding weight gain etc while on it. My periods started to get extremely heavy and would last for 2 weeks due to cysts I started microgestin and it has been great no acne and I have actually lost weight and it supresses my appetite. Nothing bad to say about it so far."


"Took for one month in the midst of a deep depression (2 weeks at 20mg, then 2 weeks at 40mg).  It flipped me into a mixed mania - even worse - so I discontinued it, but not before it jacked my weight up 15 lbs."


"It has been incredibly helpful with depression, muscle tension, PMS, and premenopause and decreased migraines. I take 25mg extended release."


"I started Nexplanon July 2014. I'm not myself at all, my mood has changed, and my body has changed physically. I have gained a total of 50 lbs while on Nexplanon. This birth control takes over your entire body and mind, I can eat an entire dinner (Red Lobster Ultimate Feast), and want more food after. I never feel satisfied after eating, and I constantly crave food items I never did before. In addition, my mood is different I feel depression, extreme anxiety, and have an attitude. While on Nexplanon I have had my period 3 times and each time was actually great! Crazy to admit but I miss having my period because I felt normal knowing my emotions were rational and placed on menstrual cycle. Now, without my period I have begun to feel crazy."


"I've been taking Concerta for over 5 years now. At first it helped me focus and get my mind together. It also kick started a great social life and got me A's through High School. After the first year though I took a downturn. I became almost emotion less and robotic like, that eventful social life degraded, and I felt like a complete loser. It's a terrible feeling. After 3 years of use I worked to get my social life back and slowly found it once again. Even though I was lacking feelings I learned how I could access my emotions through certain mental triggers. Now five years later my social life is siralling once again and I'm still getting A's, but instead of feeling robotic like I now get intense rushes and euphorias followed by depression."


"Saying goodbye to Wellbutrin. Sadly I have to come off this medicine after 2 years.  It worked well for me, my weight went down and my sex drive went up.  However, insomnia got the best of me.  I could never get more than 4 hours of sleep a night and 6 with an Ambien.  The lack of sleep is taking a toll on me sadly. I recommend this medicine and hope you don't have the sleep issues that I did."


"I use tramadol all the time for pain and it does work better than hydrocodone or codeine.  It lasts a lot longer, the only complaint I have, is it's very expensive. "


"I have been on this pill for 2 weeks. I took the 2nd day (pill) 15 minutes late, but since then I've had my period. So I've had my period for 2 weeks straight now. Plus I get cramps and am moody all the time."


"Have been on for 8 days and feel absolutely horrible, way worse than when I was before the medication. Everyone tells me to push through but I would much rather experience anxiety than deal with these side effects. At a loss."


"I've been on this for almost a year. Started out perfect. Shorter periods, no symptoms or pms. The last two months have been a nightmare. I've had major depression and anxiety and awful pms. When I stop taking it for the week I have my period I feel anxious, depressed, moody and emotional. Almost like my body is going through withdrawals from it. Doctor put me on anti depressants but after reading these reviews I think this bc is causing it. Everyone is different, my friend has been on it for years and no issues but I don't like it at all."


"45 years with psoriasis. Tried everything - no luck.  On Stelara for three years now. WONDERFUL experience. Only side effect is I am always tired, but I can live with that as I no longer have ANY symptoms.  Wonderful medicine but VERY expensive. This would be the LAST medicine I would give up if I had to give up my meds."


"The doctor had too take me off it because I was starting to itch badly. I was on 10 mg."


"I started the depo in July to help with my endometriosis. First shot went fine, I didn't start bleeding until the end of August. From that point on its been hell. There was a time where I went a month without bleeding. I am due for my 5th shot in February. I highly doubt I will get it. It's not heavy bleeding but it's enough to drive you insane. I also had a myometmy (the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus) I'm not saying the depo caused a cyst but I got a cyst on my ovaries. I read someone else had one too. I'm just really over it. I rather just have a steady period each month and go from there. Honestly, this isn't worth it. And it's not even guaranteed it will help my endometriosis."


"Delivered my first child at 28weeks n 4 days...she lived 2 b 7weeks n died after that....2nd pregnancy Dr recommend shots from 16weeks up 2 36weeks well I'm proud 2 say I made it 2 36weeks moral of the story is shots may be painful but it works.....thank god I get 2 take this 1 hm"


"I have been on belviq XR for about 2 months now. I started at 242lb and now at 228lb, which is great. However, I now have a problem reaching orgasms. This is very frustrating to say the least. Has anyone else experienced this issue?"


"This is my first contraception pill. I have had great experience. I have been using it for little over a year. First two months were little unusual, in a sense I was overly sensitive and emotional. However, after that its line I am not using any pills. No pain, no weight gain, no any side effect. Oh my boobs did get bigger since I started using them, but I don't think that was a bad side effect. My husband def likes it :)"


"I started taking Lutera the end of Feb. 2016. I was getting married and thought I would give it a try. It's pretty good over all, I don't have any emotional problems and it doesn't make me sick to my stomach. However, I've gained 17 pounds in 2 months! My boobs got a lot bigger as well. I went from 165 lbs at my wedding to 182 lbs. today May 9th, 2016! I feel so bloated and fat! I am in my late 40's. I was anorexic in my early 20's. This medicine makes me want to stop eating again! Other than the weight gain it's ok but I don't think I will stay on it. "


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"This is the first birth control I have ever been on, and I absolutely love it. My reason for taking it isn't actually for birth control, but for severe cramps and irregular periods. Before I was on this pill, my cramps would be so bad that I could hardly walk sometimes! I missed so much school because of how intense my pain was. I've been on the pill now for almost 7 months, and it has helped tremendously. I have not had ANY cramps at all. My period was also very irregular before I started the pill, and since I've started taking this, I do not even have a period! The only complaint I have was the mild nausea and headache during the first month of taking it, which is normal when starting birth control, but it was still a nuisance."


"I have been on a lot of psychotropic drugs through the years.  I hated them all.  This was the first drug that relieved my anxiety and my mind doesn't work as fast so I can actually focus on something and read without all the inner dialogue in my head.  When I am trying to read something, my mind takes off on tangents and I am still reading but I am not comprehending.  It's nice to be able to focus on something and really take in the information.  I don't feel like I'm in such a hurry all the time.  I personally didn't have ANY problem with my libido or with my orgasms.  For men, it's good you can last longer when taking this medication;)  My boyfriend takes it also."


"No side effects. Emotional/stress eater all my life. Now no appetite or food addictions making it easy to eat less, make good food choices and begin losing weight easily."


"Mobic has been a good drug for all the basic inconveniences of arthritis. I was this close to going in for a knee replacement when my Geriatric Specialist offered Mobic.  I take Pepcid with it as it is very hard on the stomach, but it has increased my mobility and reduced the pain by 90%. I am very pleased with this drug. Hooray!"


"I've been on this pill for about 4 months and I hate it. My period is always late and I get awful cramps. My anxiety is terrible. And the worst for me is that it made me break out SO bad. I have like 10 under the skin pimples 24/7 and I'm in constant pain. It feels like I have blisters all over my face. I broke out before I got put in birth control but it was not as bad as it is now. My doctor said it's most likely because of this birth control so I'm switching to my old birth control, orsythia."


"This morning I got my period!! One day early and so happy to have it. In the heat of the moment my partner and I were careless with our birth control. It was week 2 of my cycle. I took the Plan B pill 17 hours after intercourse. I read that taken within 36 hours it is 95% effective. That fact along with all of the positive reviews on here got me through the next few weeks without completely freaking out. Now I can add my own positive review, phew!! I had minimal side effects. Nothing I would make a fuss about!"


"I just had my second one out in yesterday. The first couple months took some getting use to for my arm so there were things like itching and some hurting going on but that went away. I don't even notice it's there anymore bi didn't have a period until the last two months before it was time to take it out. I love it an hence that's why I got another one put in."


"I took one dose yesterday afternoon and subsequently had THE WORST 12 hours of my entire life, bar none. Intense nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain... I'm left feeling very weak and still have pain in my stomach. What a nightmare."


"I have been on 10mg of Lexapro (generic version) since 2012. It has helped me a great deal. I was prescribed the med for generalized anxiety which used to impair my ability to function - I could not sleep at all, extended period of sleep deprivation would trigger depression which was hell. I experienced panic attacks just as I would start to fall asleep; it would jolt me up and never able to fall back to sleep.  I could not eat and lost a lot of weight. I got a very good doctor and he prescribed a sleeping aid with lexapro until lexapro's anti-anxiety effects kicked it. I took the sleeping aid for about 5-6 weeks until I started to sleep 4-5 hours. One big adverse side effect is weight gain.gained 25 pounds in 3 years."


"I started Loestrin 24 to regulate my periods. But I didn't like being on the pill, I gained weight, had mood swings, and lost my sex drive. I always felt bloated and it was so uncomfortable. The only good thing that came from taking this pill was that after I stopped taking it my periods stayed consistent."


"For the past 9 months I have had a mixed major depressive/anxiety episode. I have started therapy from the beginning of the episode which helped me cope for a while but it was going nowhere.Finally went to see a psychiatrist last week and was put on 50mg Zoloft. Don't know if it's placebo or not but I'm already starting to feel better. My anxiety level has gone down and I'm feeling more clear minded , level headed and hopeful. The first days 4 were hell because it was making me nauseated , bloated and extremely tired and restless at the same time.On day 7 now , and I'm feeling great."


"I started having headaches about 2 and a half years ago. I had at least 3 per week. Then it got to the point where I had a headache literally EVERY SINGLE DAY. After 2 MRIs, countless blood tests, an eye exam, and seeing a neurologist, no one could tell me why I had a headache every day. It got to the point I couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, and couldn't get anything done. My head hurt so bad I couldn't move some days. FINALLY a doctor prescribed me 25mg of amitriptyline once a day. I've been on it for 3 weeks now and have only had 2 light headaches since taking it. This medicine seriously saved my life. I got so depressed from constant pain. The first week I started taking amitriptyline I was drowsy but I'm fine now. I take it every night before bed."


"I would rate this a zero if I could. I got the shot dec 14, I decided to get on depo because I do not want kids yet. Everything was fine at first until January 1st I started spotting, sometimes heavy, sometimes light. But it's now March 26 and I'm still bleeding. The cramps are so HORRIBLE btw I used up almost 2 bottles of ibuprofen since the bleeding started."


"I started feeling nauseous, cramping, a pressure headache,a fever,  and now I have started bleeding while cramping."


"I got the Depo Shot 1.5 yrs. ago. I was having painful periods due to my endometriosis. I received the shot in my butt and it didn't hurt. After my 1st shot I had some spotting for a few days. Then about 8 weeks in I got a light period for 4 days, but got worse on week 11 and had a regular period (which are normally painful for me). My doctor decided I could get the shot every 6-8 weeks to help with my painful periods & growth of endometriosis. During this time I hadn't gotten a single period which is good. HOWEVER, since I've been on it for a yr. now & my side effects: fatigue, hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings/anxiety, & weight gain of 25 lbs.! I didnt get my next shot & it's been 15 weeks since my last shot. No change nor period yet."


"Pataday seemed to do the trick for a few weeks, but after a month or so, I developed conjunctivitis.  I thought perhaps I was sick and continued using the eye drops, but over time, my conjunctivitis worsened."


"A friend of mine took plan B a day after the accident and she is now 8 months pregnant. Plan B is not as effective as people think. Use other forms of contraception or YOU WILL GET PREGNANT!!! If you don't want a baby, be smart."


"I had migraines that lasted up to nine days. My neurologist started me on 25mg Topamax and the frequency dropped off immediately.   I actually loved the way I felt on Topamax.  I had boundless energy, no appetite, and was always in a good mood.
After two years, I decided to stop taking it because my skin was breaking out and I think I felt a little too confident in myself.  I drove a little faster, said really odd things to people (no filter) and seemed to be turning into a show off about how skinny I was.  Not my best personality!
I stopped taking it and didn't gain any weight, but the headaches are back.  Once my dermatologist gets my skin cleared up, I might go back on it, but will be very mindful of the side effects."


"2nd pill of 500mg bad side effects - I am Canadian - tingling in thumb - lips numb - eyes stinging - brain fog - neck.throat area weird feeling - like to touch it feels like you're not touching it with your hand - this drug is obviously POISON - a definite neurotoxin and should not be available for any ones consumption!!!!"


"I have been on 6 different birth controls from the shot, to different pills and have always had bad side effects. I have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for a month now and I love it! My hormones are balanced out, no mood swings, no depression, no weight gain, nothing. I think I'm actually losing weight, and I feel great. The only down fall is I have been spotting a little bit, and my breasts are tender/ my mood is a little off the week before my period. Other than that no complaints! If you have has trouble with birth control like me, I advise you to try this. I have gotten severe depression, weight gain and everything else from other birth controls. If you get a green card from plan parenthood this pill is free!"


"After reading some of the scary reviews in this forum I almost talked myself out of getting the ParaGard. I think that people are more likely to post if they've had a bad experience so I wanted to add my own story to the mix. I've had a ParaGard for about a month now, and opted for ParaGard over birth control pills or a hormonal IUD because I liked the idea of a hormone free option. Previously I'd been on birth control pills for several years, and although my experience with the pill was generally positive it took my body awhile to regulate after I discontinued use the first time.

After doing some research I decided to have the ParaGard inserted at Planned Parenthood as opposed to my regular OBGYN because the providers there insert dozens of these a day and have more experience with them. I've never had a baby and the insertion was uncomfortable but bearable. It basically felt like a very intense cramp, but was over in a few minutes. I'm sure that it helps to have an experienced provider Following the insertion I felt like I had mild to moderate menstrual cramps, but was able to return to work for the rest of the afternoon with minimal discomfort.

In the week following the insertion you will need to wear panty liners because you leak a clearish brownish fluid which feels a bit strange. The feeling freaked me out at first but it went away pretty quickly and stopped altogether within a week. In the weeks that followed I had intermittent menstrual cramps as my body adjusted. My biggest fear was that my cramps during my period would be unbearable (they are usually very bad), but I was happy to find out that they weren't any worse than usual although my period was heavier.

If you are looking for a hormone free option I'd recommend ParaGard. The key is just knowing what to expect early on."


"I have been taking Reclipsen for over 6 months now. I am 21 and have no children. This is my 3rd birth control to try, after Depo-Provera & Natazia. I decided to try Reclipsen for my acne and cramps. It immediately cleared up my face and is effective at preventing pregnancy, but I'm starting to wonder if the side effects are really worth it. I am extremely irritable and my attitude goes from great to depressed/angry in an instant. I even tried Zoloft for awhile, but realized it was the Reclipsen. I still have a period for about 5 days/month, along with the awful cramping. I'm calling my doctor soon to discuss other options. I know medications affect everyone differently, so it may be a good choice for you, but definitely not for me."


"I hate this implant, its currently my only option & I am stuck with it at this point as I am on the other side of the country, none of the hospitals here take my insurance unless its an emergency & planned parenthood here is NOT affordable. I have had the implant in since the beginning of July 2015, & I have had all of 3 days where I was not bleeding, & I don't mean spotting, I mean BLEEDING. About as much as I did before with my regular periods. I am trying my best to stay hydrated & avoid anemia but at this point I am going through a case of water a day & maxed on supplements in addition to trying to consume an iron rich diet. I feel like going pee every 5 minutes, I am currently not pregnant (took 5 home pregnancy tests). I HATE THIS!"


"took it for two weeks, after a week started getting sick as a dog.  foul stomach, diarrhea, tired. can't wait to stop using it..."


"It was perfect for me. Got my period down to 3 light days without pain. Cleared my skin. Decreased my appetite and anxiety. I even lost weight the first month on it!"


"I developed irritable bowel syndrome while in college. During my first "episode" I wound up hospitalized due to severe abdominal pain and dehydration. I had already been diagnosed with GERD 18 months prior (from a doctor prescribing ibuprofen, I take 4x daily for WAY too long). After a couple days of tests and fluids the GI Doc. diagnosed me with anxiety induced irritable bowel syndrome. Paired with GERD I was in constant agony. Lots of vomiting. I lost 15lbs in a couple weeks (started out at 135lbs at 5'3") and was close to being hospitalized again. Then a doctor put me on Librax and Prilosec. I can enjoy life again. I have fewer than 4 episodes a year now of IBS (still trying to manage the GERD). I take 2-3 a day, 4 if I decide to go out for spicy or overly greasy food. LOVE LIBRAX."


"So I just want to start off by saying insertion is really not that painful. The people that are saying it's awful either have a really low pain tolerance or don't have a very good OB. I would much rather have to get it inserted again than have to take a pill everyday. My only issue with it is that my periods are very heavy and my cramps are strong. But it is manageable. No birth control is perfect though so I would rather have this and no hormonal side effects."


"I WAS GIVEN GABAPENTIN FOR ANXIETY ABOUT  SIX MONTHS AGO AND BEGAN TO HAVE SIDE EFFECTS  VERY SOON. HIGHEST DOSE WAS 300MG THREE TIMES PER DAY.  WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL SIX WEEKS AGO WITH SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK. AN ANGIOGRAM WAS DONE AND RESULTS WERE NEGATIVE BUT THE CHEST AND ARM PAINS EVEN FOOLED THE CARDIO PEOPLE. HEART DOCTOR TOLD ME TO STOP GABEPENTIN IMMED. I have been tapering for five weeks and it has been awful. PLEASE DON'T USE THIS DRUG"


"I have been taking 300mg twice daily to help with hot flashes from taking Anastrazole following breast cancer. Unfortunately, I am seeing no improvement."


"The burn is so intense that I will not be completing the dose. Will switch to oral Diflucan."


"Horrible. I would not recommend this to my enemy. I went through menopause 7 years before using this and all the while I stayed at a steady weight, no problems with weight gain. I used Estring for 3 months and gained 10 pounds. I think it did something to my hormones. Gaining weight wasn't the reason I stopped using it. I could not bear the extreme breast pain and and persistent abdominal cramps. I will never use anything like this again."


"I dont know how I feel about it. I'm 21, I was diagnosed with adhd this summer.  My grades went from c's and b's to A's and deans list.  I can't say I hate it, But i can't say I love it either. I use to be this free spirt girl who was bubbly and loved to go out with my friends..  Although, I did have issues with controlling my impulsive mood swings, I still was really happy. Since taking it the past 7 months, my friends call me the cave dweller. It's sad because I'm actually content with being alone. It use to drive me nuts. I'm almost scared to talk to people i dont know My social life has gone in the dump. Nothing bothers me. It makes me get really good grades, but it takes away the passion. I feel like a computer."


"My period usually comes on towards the end of the month. N my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on the 2nd and I took the pill that same day. The 8th of that month my period came on ( it came early ) n by the 15th it was still on and I was a lil worried because its been 8days that my period has been on. The 16th came and it went off but the 18th came and I started bleeding again. It's like I'm having a 2nd period "


"Had to do my prep before the doctor had to go mining. I chose the unflavored. Used water at room temperature. I would recommend  this. Taste a little like salty water. Don't refrigerate it or you will get the chills. It will clean you out! I felt great, I believe, from the Go Lytly alone. Felt great getting the pipes cleaned."


"I couldn't even wait a few months to stop taking this, it's been a little over a week and this pill has begun to make my skin worse than ever before. I've broken out in tiny, under-the-skin, rough whiteheads on my forehead, along my cheekbones, and heavily concentrated on my jawline."


"My 8 year old daughter has ADD, she is not really hyper, just has an attention deficit. We started her on Focalin, and that turned her into a clingy, bashful, quiet kid. I can't say if it really helped her in school; I never saw an improvement. Then we switched to Adderall 10mg XR this past summer, and she is doing well. SHE even told me she liked this medicine because she can focus now. She still needs us to keep an eye on her but she is much better than she was."


"I started using this birth control after a previous one since it was too strong (on it for 4 months).  I have been using this for 7 months and I have since gained 30 lbs.  I eat very healthy and exercise 5 days a week, as well as live in a city so I walk up to 8 miles a day.  Plus I am in training for a marathon, so I should be losing weight not gaining it.  I used this birth control for acne as well as for preventing pregnancy.  I can say I have had no pregnancy scares and my period came the same day every month, so I always knew when I would be getting it.  It has cleared up my acne a little, however not a lot.  This is my last month taking it as it is most likely the reason I gained so much weight, plus it took away my sex drive."


"It does the job but nasty, just nasty side effects. Made me soo sick to my stomach even when taken with food."


"I was hit by an uninsured drunk driver in '90. He passed out and his truck crossed the highway centerline to hit my truck head-on. I broke C-1 plus got a TBI which resulted in severe spasms of my right paralyzed leg caused by 1 or both of these traumas.  I have taken 100 mg of Dantrium for 18 years with wonderful results. At first I started at 4x a day but as time went on and since I had to pay for this medicine myself, (the drunk never paid one penny)I weaned myself to 1/day.  Several times I've tried to quit them completely to just have the spasms start again. When I awoke to find my bed sheets shredded in my sleep from spasms, I went back on them again to have blessed relief. I would strongly encourage it's use."


"Chantix is a miracle drug. The best way for me personally to describe it is that it makes you feel as though you've just had a cigarette - all day long. Lighting a cigarette becomes a pointless and gross task as you're already feeling fulfilled and relaxed. I've been a smoker for 12 years and haven't felt so relaxed since before I began smoking. Stay on Chantix for at least 3 months, and don't ever go back to smoking/stressing out!"


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


"Good"


"What a nightmare! I normally do not have adverse reactions to prescriptions, but I had such severe eye pain when using these drops that I had to be taken into the ER of Bascom Palmer Eye Hospital in Miami where it took multiple medical personnel a long time to even pry my eyes open--I was literally screaming in pain. If you've ever experienced kidney stones (I have) imagine that continuous sharp pain but all in your eyes. I thought I would never see again. This side effect of Map-Dot Corneal Dystrophy (Corneal Erosion Episode) from these drops is unbelievable

Please do not use these drops if there is an alternative available to you. Ask your doctor to recommend something else. I have no problems with Tobradex, which is also a steroid drop."


"I am 21 years old and have 1 baby boy. I have had my Mirena for about a year now. Insertion did hurt, like someone was pinching me. Since I have had the Mirena I have not had a single spot of blood. That is what I love about the Mirena. Unfortunately, it has made me feel nauseous practically everyday, my anxiety has gotten terrible. I have anxiety attacks over pretty much anything. My hair falls out worse then it ever has before. My acne has started up. I feel bloated a lot of the time. I am depressed. I got stabbing pains where it's out quite often. It hurts very bad. I get constant headaches everyday. I plan on getting it removed in the near future. "


"This medicine works wonders for daily anxiety and is better than using Xanax all day because it lasts much longer.  I take Xanax when there is extra anxiety and the two work together perfectly."


"I was an alcoholic for 7 years following my divorce. I could drink a six pack of beer and a bottle of wine daily. I have been taking Naltrexone for 29 days and I can honestly say that my cravings are gone! I took my first dose in the morning and realized that was a mistake because of the sedating effects. I now take it right before bed.  I also lost my appetite for about 3 days in the beginning, so I made sure to drink water and I also purchased meal replacement drinks to make sure I was getting the basic nutrition.  Since starting it, I have had 2 cravings and those were following stressful days,  but I didn't drink. I found it helpful to drink cranberry juice because it mimicks wine.  Naltrexone changed my life!"


"I have been on Belviq for 1 month.  The first day I was extremely tired and weak.  No other symptoms!  I have lost 5 lbs this month.  I take 10mg belviq 2x a day have been taking 30 mg of phentermine in the middle of the day last few weeks.  Prior to this i was on phentermine 37.5 mg twice a day and was able to lose and keep off about 30 lbs.  You still have to work at it to lose weight with this drug, it just makes things a little easier.  Within the first few days I could tell I was eating smaller portions and getting full fast. I have 15 pounds to lose to get to my goal weight so my weight loss is slower than someone with more to lose.  Usually I will lose 1-2 per month so I am very happy with 5 lbs!  It is expensive but its worth a try."


"This medication made me sleepy when I first started it or have to bump up my dosage for a few days, but the side effect goes away. I take mine at night before bed for bipolar, this has drastically improved my quality of life. Moods, organization (helped, I'm also ADHD) anxiety, and sleeping pattern. I've been on it for almost a year now and won't ever go back. The only bad thing is when I forget to take it for more then two doses, I go manic and don't sleep. So remember to take it!!"


"I have general and social anxiety along with paranoia and panic attacks. I am on the max dose of 2mg 3 times per day. I usually switch between this medicine with Xanax to slow tolerance, however this is always an issue. This medicine allows me to do things and be me that I normally wouldn't be able to. However, it does build tolerance fast, causes short-term memory loss, and more aggressive panic attacks if a dose is missed. It is also extremely psychologically and physically addicting and can take your brain over a year to start creating GABA again on its own, which is what this medications primary role replaces."


"So far so good. I have been on Lyrica for about two weeks. I sleep better and pain is a bit less during the day.  "


"I have had vertigo/Menieres' since 2003 and Valium seems to be the only medicine that helped me. It takes the edge off of the dizzy feeling the frustration that goes alone with it. My experience is different than most, in that I get dizzy when chopping veggies, washing dishes, sometimes driving on roads with hills (there aren't many where I live thank God!) But it comes and goes and happens almost every day. I think I would probably freak out if my doctor said I couldn't take it any more. "


"My now 23 yr old son has been on Abilify since may 2012. Initially on Clozapine but way too zonked. His history is recreational cannabis use caused a psychotic break. Not smoking now or intending to.  Hospitalized and medicated. They were surprised and pleased at how quickly he regained his self awareness, home in 2 weeks but recommended at least 6 months meds to forestall relapse. He feels very detached from us and himself, on 10 mgs still. He is nervous of relapse especially since told one of the symptoms of a recurrence would be inability to sleep.   Meds reduced in December.  "


"The first time I tried this my tumor shrunk by half in 3 months.  I had to stop due to the extreme side effects.  Just restarted at a lower dose and there are still some wicked side effects.  However with the results I've had I'll tough it out and keep hoping for the best."


"Used for approximate 1 month. Experienced restless nights, increased emotion-i.e. Felt I was going to cry over silly things that wouldn't normally make me emotional, mood swings, increased anxiety, headaches, and increased agitation. I'm very intune with my body and didn't feel like myself. I felt like I was " PMSing" the entire month. Was prescribed Ortho-Tricylcen-Lo- however my insurance only covered generics and substitutes a " similar " product. No similar really- with the exception of both being labeled as birth control. Switching ASAP. I rated it a "3" because ultimately it did its job, and I did not get pregnant."


"I started taking Trazodone in combination with Seroquel about a year ago for chronic insomnia.  I had become addicted to hypnotic sleep aids and needed to change medicines.  A dosage of 200mg in conjunction with 150mg of Seroquel enables me to get uninterrupted sleep.  I would like to get off of this medicine eventually, but haven't found anything that works as well."


"I took Paxil for 5 years. I have been off Paxil now for 7 years, and ...I suffer from OCD and panic attacks. I am 49 years old and have suffered since childhood with my "issues". I won't go into great detail.I do not take medicine, but I was in VERY bad shape when I started on Paxil.  Within a few days, I slept, stopped washing my feet, counting things, and those obsessive thoughts were gone.THANK GOD. I did gain weight, and my family described me as being an emtional zombie. I chose to discontinue taking Paxil on my own, which was a bad idea. NEVER. I say NEVER do that. I am lucky that I am still alive. If you choose to quit taking it please do that only under the care of your physician. Today I am not cured, but I am happy and living norm"


"The thing about cold sore virus is that they mutate very quickly. That means, they evolve quickly and thus will be able to fight off the cream. Therefore, everytime another cold sore appears, it is better to use a different cream that you have not used before. Or apply manuka honey on it, it will help lessen the itchiness, and may speed up healing time."


"I’ve been on Akamin (the Australian brand of minocycline) for just over two weeks now. The first week that I was on it, my acne was the worst it’s ever been but I knew it would likely get worse before it got better. I’m now two and a half weeks in and my skin is completely clear. Definitely recommend speaking to your doctor or dermatologist about getting a prescription if you have trouble with acne."


"I've been on Implanon since February. Honestly I'm ready to get it out of my arm. Yes, it protects you from getting pregnant.. But I have been bleeding for a month & two weeks. & it's driving me so CRAZY I just can't take it anymore:( but I want to keep it in because it really does protect you from getting pregnant. I lost my baby boy at 29 weeks pregnant.. On Nov 4th 2014. It was the hardest thing ever.. He was a stillborn. But I must admit as the Days went by I've gotten stronger. I don't plan on trying to have another baby til I'm finished with school. But anywho the Implanon works great but I just hate the bleeding everyday none stop...but I'm trying to hang in there to see if it'll eventually stop for a while.."


"I never wanted to be on birth control but I was bleeding for over a month so my doctor put me on it to stop it, it did within 2 days, which was great. When I first started taking this birth control I felt great and had normal periods, didn't get pregnant, but I am on my fourth month and I threw it away. Starting in the third month of taking it I started to feel crazy, I have been having such high anxiety and mood swings, I have absolutely no sex drive. The anxiety gets so bad and then turns into panic attacks. I didn't gain weight, but the hunger at first was so bad and no matter how much you eat, the hunger doesn't end. I am on day 2 of not taking it and I hope I start to get back to my normal self soon."


"I am a 51 yr old female 6'0 tall and my weight has really ballooned in the last five years.  I started on the trial, I wanted to make sure it would work for me before I spent alot of money.  I had the headache and body aches the first two days, and I am sticking to a high protein diet as well.  I have lost 13 lbs the first two weeks!  I am pretty good at dieting but have not been able to stick to anything for a long time.  My food cravings are totally gone!  I still have an occasional headache, but that is ok I can't wait for a year to go by I really feel like this is going to work!"


"Pleased with this medication. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 two years ago at age 48. Started on lamotrigine (300 mg) and buproprion  XL (150 mg) taken in the morning, which worked well, but didn't calm the incessant negative and depressing thoughts I was still battling. Seroquel was added recently. I take 300 mg at bedtime. Great sleep medication! This is the best, most effective medicine I've ever used if I need to get to sleep early in order to wake up early in the morning for work. I exercise on my elliptical on average 5 days a week, and haven't experienced any weight gain since taking Seroquel, gratefully. I think weight gain would be less of an issue if more bipolar people committed to exercising on a regular basis."


"I've been suffering with overall pain for approximately 10 years now.  I went to the doctor 9 years ago who said he thought I had fibromyalgia, and I would have this pain for the rest of my life because there is no know medication that would help.  Then a month ago the pain was getting so bad I couldn't sleep. I decided to go to a specialist who told me I do have fibromyalgia. I was given a sample of Savella, and it worked right away.  I've been taking it for almost a month now and I have not felt this good for years!  After reading all the side effects everyone is having has scared me. I don't want to stop taking Savella and get all that terrible pain back. I guess I better count my blessing and enjoy for now."


"I went off this medicine because of the side-effects. Now I use the Zestril all alone, and I am much better."


"Insert:Jan 2014.It does the job as far as not getting you pregnant! I will say that I've had lots of mood swings & do feel depressed at times BUT I don't want anymore kids (have one) so this is still perfect for me.When I first got it I didn't have a period for about 10 months,then the first time I had sex on it my period came back on & would stay on for weeks,go off for days then come back on. This is the 2nd yr & after my period went off about a week later I had sex & had a period after that but now I don't have one.. Only thing I HATE about this BC is that it makes me feel like I could be pregnant & ive gained a lot of weight. At first I was losing it (also breastfeeding) but now I can't stop eating & gaining weight & have symptoms."


"This medicine really seems to help me a bit, I don't much have an appetite (but I never did anyway), it calmed me down enough to think. I've been on it for almost a week and for a few days my terrible nightmares stopped, but now my dreams are back but they're just weird now. I had nausea for the first 4 days, not that's gone. This medicine has some good qualities, but for me, 4 days after starting to take it I developed a rash on my neck in reaction to the medicine.

Don't let that scare you though. Only 7% of people will have this effect according to a couple of articles I've read about it. Anti-itch cream keeps it from bothering me, but I'm planning to switch to Celexa soon."


"This is the worst form of birth control I have ever taken. I am currently on Nexplanon and I started taking sprintec with it because I had irregular menstrual cycles. Although it did get the job done as far as somewhat regularating my cycle, the side effects were TERRIBLE. I constantly felt nauseous and ill, I literally had headaches on a daily basis. I also started to gain more weight, feel depressed, and had very bad anxiety. I do not recommend this birth control to anyone!"


"This drug, like so many countless victims before me, has so effectively degraded my quality of life that I simply lack words to describe how important it is to be cautious before consumption of this deadly poison. I had a simple UTI at the age of 17; two weeks later my head began to throb and tingle. My hands were in so much unexplainable pain. I had never experienced anything like this at all  before in my life. Also, I had just recently triumphed over a five year battle with anorexia, going from 76 lbs to 105lbs - looking forward to a healthy future. Now, I experience this nonstop, chronic pain all over my body. I am only 18. Definitely a 0.5 out of 10, to be quite honest with you lot."


"I have been on Savella 4 a short period of time and it took the place of Cymbalta. I suffer from fibromyalgia and migraines. I notice terrible intensity of the headaches. I wake up with a much more intense headache than I used to. The insomnia I'm getting used to, I'm taking amitrytiline for that. I think I'm going to wait it out because fibromyalgia is a complicated disease. There is no 24 hour cure and I notice if I move around it also helps. Worse side effect for me is blurred vision because I am an avid reader. Good luck fibromyalgia suffers. My motto is what do you have to lose. We're all in pain already what's the worst that could happen."


"I am on Lexapro but felt I needed a push mentally, like I was stuck. There was something not right. I was prescribed Abilify, and for the 2 weeks under minimum dose it was great. Then I felt slight agitation, aggressive, worst was memory loss. I knew it was not sudden onset dementia, but stopped and weaned after 4 weeks. I feel better now without it. The everyday, over small stuff, memory loss stopped. I sure felt good the first 2 weeks."


"I starting taking this birth control because it allowed you to still have a period every month. Previously, I had been on a BC that only allowed a period every 2 months and I don't think my body liked that. However, I stop taking Generess and got an IUD. After I stopped using Generes, I have had the worst cystic acne on my face and body. I have been off of the pill for over a year and I still have terrible acne problems. It has gotten better over time, but it is still bad. I wish I would of never been prescribed this pill."


"I have severe spine damage.
t7 t8 and disc in between basically gone, nerve pain unbelievable.
I tried lyrica in large dose and no relief.
Then one doctor said some meds don't work on some but do on others you just have to get the correct one.
So I tried gabapentin and
to me it was a life saver, within 3 days the pain was gone or close to gone. 1800 mgs a day ( 6x300mg) plus 40 mg of oxyneo (4x10mg) which is oxycodone time release formula.
The pain specialist say maybe more dose needed but I can't function properly.
That is my minimum dose even drop 1 pill out of them amounts I can feel the difference in pain.
The side effects to me are , tiredness, constipation, memory, blurred vision, moody, seems heat and humid days if outside I get really disoriented so I stay inside"


"I was prescribed Keppra 5/3/16 after a Grand Mal at work and an abnormal EEG.  I had been having absence seizures for many years, this was my first major.  I am having some pretty bad side effects including dizziness, weakness, extreme fatigue, anger, agitation, and depression.  It is tough because I am a single mom and have to work but I go to work and just sit there because I can't concentrate and don't feel like moving.  I am still only taking 250mg in the morning and 250 in the evening.  I was directed to move to 500 in the morning and 500 in the evening after 3 days but I just don't feel like I can handle it.  I feel so hopeless and hope that the side effects will subside"


"I'm not sure how to rate it, as this is my first birth control & I have nothing to compare it to

So far, I've been on it for a month & a half & haven't experienced anything life-changing.

My skin doesn't get nearly as much breakout before my period, which has been nice.

I haven't gained any significant weight & my breasts haven't gone up in size (thank god)

I did, however, experience a 21 day long period when I started taking this bc.. It wasn't painful, just annoying. I no longer experience "spotting," but rather I get a thick, dark reddish-brown discharge at random, which is also annoying. As for mood changes, it has been mostly elated rather than down, which has been incredible"


"This was absolutely horrid! I had the yeast infection  for one night before I got the monistat. That night I used betadine to relive the pain. It worked! The next morning I got the monistat, determined to get rid of this. Night 2: I inserted it and immediately the itching pain was ridiculous. 100 worse than the initial. I tried the cream and nothing helped  the burning was on the inside and the cream doesn't go there. I tried by best to lay on my back and take it but the pain was unbearable.After 15 min in I had begun to cry. I couldn't take it any longer I had to try and wash it out. I am so sore and the itching and burning are still there but the betadine is helping. Monistat was the WORST decision I have ever made."


"My embolisms were discovered November 1. I was put on Warfarin but it was hard to get my blood to regulate and I didn't like the blood work. I began Xarelto on December 7, 2012. I have had success and my doctors are very pleased. No new embolisms have formed. I did have upper stomach pain this week but I also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Today I feel fine. I have not had any bleeding or bruising ."


"I began with the patch at .1 dose and have been on it d for 6 days and the hot flashes are worse then ever. The only good news is my blood pressure is low ."


"I have been taking Risperdal for ten years, can't imagine life without it any more. My advice to people is don't stop taking your medicines if you or other people think you don't need to anymore."


"39 year old female, 65 pounds overweight. Had been exercising intensely (700 calories per day, 1.5 - 2 hours per day in the gym, part cardio, part strength) and monitoring calories under the guidance of a trainer for 6 months. Lost only 3 pounds. Was at the highest weight of my life and completely frustrated. Started Qsymia and lost 45  pounds in 5 months. Kept walking/exercising but not as intensely (about 30 - 45 minutes per day) and of course maintained a reduced calorie diet. Overall, it was an extremely positive experience and I am now about to get to my goal weight. I will stay on this for as long as it is on the market. It gave me my body back, my confidence, and my health."


"Very good medicine. Take one a day 10 mg. No sex drive issues. Blood pressure lowered to 120/75."


"I started taking Zepatier three days ago! No sides effects till now! I would like to share only this that I feel a slight pain in the back of the head. That's all for now! I'll keep my fingers crossed till I finish in 12 weeks! :)
Update: Now, I've finish my 3rd week of the treatment! No sides effects, even my blood test is brilliant! I'll inform you when I finish my 8 week!Update:
Incredible!!!!!!!!!!! On my 31st day, the virus is undetectable! Before start taking Zepatier I had 4.796.191 viral load, now the results are negative! No side effects! Zepatier is working very well! Thank you Zepatier!"


"I was on it for a few months and then started having really bad stomach problems. I went off of it three weeks ago and I'm still having terrible stomach problems to the point where I have to force myself to eat.
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"Based on 200 mg 1 per day; only thing I got was heart burn, no pain relief. Tried to take everyother day, didn't make any difference still got horrible heart burn.  Switched to Mobic."


"I've been taking Bydureon for 2 months and have knots at each injection site.  The last one is red and itchy.  Won't see the doctor for another three weeks so hopefully the A1C is much better.  I've lost 10 pounds, have slight nausea and occasional low blood sugar.  Because of my lifelong aversion to needles, my husband gives me my shot, bless him.  I just cannot make myself do the injection.  I experience a good bit of stinging when the medication is going in.  I'd been taking Januvia for a couple of years and have developed nodules (benign, so far) on my thyroid.  I'm concerned that my doc prescribed Bydureon given my recent thyroid history."


"this medicine works great! my gyno prescribed me to take it twice a day for 7 days and after the 3rd day no discharge no smell. The side affects were horrible but in the end if I had to do it all over again I would"


"I started the patch because I had difficulty to remember to take the pill every night. At first I liked it, yes it shows but it was not a problem to me. But however I would apply it the corners would never stick to my skin, which is a problem since the active ingredient is on the whole patch. Plus, the menstrual cramps were much stronger and my period lasted longer than usual. But the last day that I changed my patch, I went into the shower right after and fainted. When I got back up, I was so dizzy I couldn't walk straight. I lied down and threw up. It was like being super hangover, but I barely ever drink. I removed the patch and 30 minutes later I was feeling way better. I'm going back to the pill."


"This medicine is incredible. I've had ADD for about 20 years, as long as I've been alive and college has exacerbated the condition, so my neurologist prescribed Ritalin to me. This starts to wear off after about 2.5-3.0 hours, but it works absolute MIRACLES. The whole time before, whenever I tried to work, it was like I was seeing the world through warped glasses and my mind was just foggy, like it was full of ice and cotton, but now the entire world is beautifully, wonderfully clear! This is truly an amazing medicine, but be sure to follow your doctor's orders with it, as it can have side effects."


"I have been on Depo Provera since I was 18, so about five years. I have had no issues with it. I have not had a period in years (before I had terribly heavy periods), I did not experience any weight gain, do not have trouble staying fit, and do not experience any mood/personality swings. I just don't like that it's likely weakening my bones, but I try to stay on top of that with calcium/D supplements. However, I do wonder if it's had a negative effect on my sex drive, but that's inconsistent and I have nothing to compare it to since I got my shot as soon as I became sexually active, so it's hard to say."


"I only question whether or not it is habit-forming.  I've been on it for 8 months now to help with FAI in both hips.  Hopefully after my surgery I can live without it."


"Horrific. After missing my period for three months the side effects began to kick in and it was more than I expected. It sent me to the hospital with Dysmenorrhea which is horrible cramps but my cramps felt like contractions. It caused me so much pain I would break out into tears. This followed with bloating, a yeast infection, and a two week long period. Horrible and it was my first time using birth control. I immediately got off."


"I used to have such severe cramps that I would occasionally vomit or be completely incapacitated for the first few days. I tried so many different things to help, and was skeptical about Aviane, but not anymore. It worked. While I still experience a little pain on the first day of my period, it's nothing compared to before Aviane. I am continually impressed."