"PROS: Discreet, no pregnancies for 5 years, no daily pill reminders, covered by insurance.
CONS: BV LIKE CLOCKWORK!  My period remained the same ( 5 days) which could be a pro for some.
 **Prior to mirena I was on the pill. After my first child I knew I wanted to go long term birth control. Apparently it works but I just can't deal with the constant BV. When I have intercourse with my husband he CAN feel the strings inside. If you have a sensitive system like myself, I'd look into other forms of birth control first."


"Tri-Luma is miracle in a tube I've been struggling with dark spots for about 4 years and scars from severe acne tried every skin lighting cream you can think of and nothing works  went to a dermatologist and he prescribed tri-Luma an I saw results in less than a week. Being using it now for about  weeks an my spots completely gone.  Great product I would recommend it to everyone who struggling with dark spots. insurance doesn't cover it but can get it at Walmart for $118.00 with the result it worth every penny."


"This drug is dangerous. After a DVT, I was placed on the drug 5mg. twice a day. After a week my colon stated to feel funny. A couple days later I developed significant rectal bleeding. Went to ER where they diagnosed it was due to the Eliquis. Stopped the drug and bleeding stoped within two days. I am now on 10mg Xarelto once a day. No bleeding after seven days. Have a friend that is now in intensive care with a brain bleed. He was also on Eliquis for atrial fibrillation. Had been on the drug for four months. His started with minor headaches. FDA has it listed as a Black Box which means it could be fatal. Non of this was told to me at the ER for my DVT."


"I took three tablets and it is over 24 hours later and nothing has happened. Nothing! I didn't have any of the side effects as described, but I also have not pooped so the problem has not been solved. "


"I am very young and have been taking it for a couple of years now. I can tell when I forget to take it. I feel sick and have headaches all the time. Lisinopril really helped me get back to the normal active life I used to have."


"Why are the reports for Public to read so jaded against the use of opiate medications? To many false reports of abuse in chronic pain patients are mixed with clearly reports of heroin abuse & deaths from heroin. My self & most chronic pain patients who are well educated on side effects before starting opiates all agree that the misuse of these Opiates would never enter our minds. When prescribed these drugs, it’s result is the re gift of our lives & functioning again.  It is something we’d never chance losing after suffering the complete loss of sanity from unending pain that effects our ability to function in every way that a normal human takes for granted of everyday, every minute of their day and of their life. I'm in my 17th years of receiving pain relief  fentenyl."


"I like it because so far it has improved my flow 80% over the rest of the medications on the market."


"My allergist put me on aerospan for a month it wasn't working I was still tight. The same day I started breo I felt relief it will be 2 months on April 10th have not used my rescue inhaler more than twice in 2 months [used to use it to 6 times a day]
The only side effects I have are severe  all day chest pain and back pain. Fatigue I feel super tired and unable to walk to much but no exerbation from my lungs iIfeel shortness but my lungs are clear. My pulse is over 120 resting and as high as 165 at times had to take ativan to relax the palputations  im 29 yrs old
My dosage is 200/25mg along with montelukast 10mg."


"I usually don't leave reviews but I feel like i could ease some minds. Ladies, take a deep breath. It works. Trust me. I'm a bigger girl whose way over the "weight limit" and it was 100% effective for me, even after I had unprotected sex on my most fertile day! Symptoms can scare you as they are exactly like pregnancy symptoms such as sore breasts and random bleeding. Like I said, relax. If you have taken the pill as directed, you'll be fine. "


"I took plan b 9/28 & had a period that ended Oct . 9 I don't know when it started but I had one . did plan b work? Because I'm pregnant and I want to know if I got pregnant before or after plan b . I was not ovulating at all so my period came when expected ."


"I work in an elementary school and got ring worm. My dermatologist gave me the econazole nitrate 1% and I was better in 2 weeks! No side effects, all went very well."


"I've had severe panic attacks while primarily driving on interstate highways and through mountains for 30 plus years. I rarely have attacks driving on most other types of roads and conditions.  I've been on Paxil for 5 years now and it is truly a life saver for me.  I choose however, and contrary to most advice, not to be on it all the time as it does numb the senses.

Twice yearly I drive from Florida to Indiana and choose to take 20 mg/day for one month prior to my trip and 40 mg/day a couple of days prior to my trip.  For the most part I can drive successfully with no attacks.  Occasionally I will still have what I call a "break through"- sort of a rush sensation but not as severe as a panic attack.  I have no problems coming off it."


"Great"


"I have had stomach issues since childhood and so far no doctor has found the underlying cause.  However, in the meantime I was prescribed Reglan and it works.  I have been taking this medication on an as needed basis for over a year. I don't think it is a miracle worker...but it definitely helps.  "


"Brand name: had no side effects and had 100% effectiveness on bladder control."


"I have been on Loestrin Fe 24 for 5 months now (give it a chance) and although it was more bearable to take 5 mg of Lexapro for the anxiety that came along with it (I would wake up at 3:30 am each morning with anxiety for no reason at all), I now have noticed that I am experiencing more anxiety as well as some weight gain and small break outs. I went from a size 0 to a size 2 and now my size 2's are tight, especially in the buttocks region. Honestly, this pill is not that bad, but I would have to give Yaz a 10 as far as side effects -- no weight gain, a clear complexion and minimal anxiety. There is just one big negative about Yaz -- it may cause blood clots and that is pretty serious. I would recommend Loestrin 24 fe for women over 40 tho."


"I take Diovan along with amlodipine and benazepril. My blood pressure is typically about 120-130/70-84. I don't know how much is due to the Diovan vs Lotrel, but I do know that Lotrel taken by itself was unable to get these results.
As for side effects, I do seem to have dry cough(varying amounts), some dehydration, darker urine, and substantially less-frequent ejaculations. However, I am not sure if it is the medication that causes such things even though such things are recognized as side-effects."


"Tried it and it worked great except for the side effects of depression, anxiety, agitation, depression."


"Diagnose with Mets to lung and bones. Aggressive chemo worked for eight months and then I was moved to Femara and Ibrance. Had to pay for the drug out of pocket because I'm not insured and cost us a king's ransom. This money could and should have been better spent. Ibrance wiped out my immune system and spread my cancer. After two months I complained about breathlessness but my oncologist assumed that we should give it some more time to work because of the promotional reviews and propaganda by Pfizer. I hate how pharma industry is devouring our savings. They should not overrate their products and misguide oncologists. I don't know how they report results. I doubt that I will ever be counted among the failed cases. Very angry & disappointed."


"I am 30 yo female and have been taking Zoloft for 4 days now & I am definitely starting to feel a difference. My thoughts don't race constantly & I don't worry constantly about every terrible thing that could potentially happen to me or my family. I've been more patient with my kids & less picky at my husband. I had nausea for the first day but that passed. I still feel tired a lot though and have had some tightness in my chest. My most uncomfortable side effect is feeling the need to yawn all the time. The other reviews have given me hope that if I wait it out my side effects will improve. Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences."


"I tried creon and other NHS pancreatic enzymes but they all made me worse than ever, so I began taking  a vegan enzyme called botanogest made by a company in belgium. It cured all my pancreas and stomach pain and I could eat any foods I wanted with it.  A MRI scan has shown it has also made the scarring on my pancreas completely disappear which drs say is impossible? botanogest has recently been discontinued and without it I'll need a feeding tube, no other enzymes work for me, I believe botanogest could help millions of people with pancreatitis be well again, like I was for 17 years with it, I keep mailing the company in Belgium asking them to start  selling it again, its a miracle product for pancreatitis,"


"5mg is not effective  10mg is too strong   I would like a 7+mg tablet"


"I have had restless leg syndrome all my life. Nighttime was awful, kicking my legs, rocking,and only fell asleep because I was exhausted. Been taking 15mg nightly. Wake up once and fall right back to sleep. Never in my life have I been able to sleep like that. I am 65 years old, once in a while feel groggy. Also helps with restless legs syndrome during day. Feel more calm as well. My husband says I don't even move at night and no more black & blue marks on my legs."


"I have had my Paragard for three months now and I LOVE it. I was terrified to get this put in as I had never been on birth control before and after reading all of the reviews about the insertion process, I was practically shaking in the obgyn office. Not one bit of it was painful for me. It just felt a little funny, but when he inserted it there was a tiny baby cramp that went away almost instantly.
For the record, I have not had any kids, I am tall and thin, and have 3 day medium flow periods which haven't changed since getting on this, and only had spotting the first month. I had bad cramps once when I wasn't wearing proper shoes at a job where I walk on hard brick all day, but they went away with 2 motin."


"Tramadol works okay for me. It seems to be good for my degenerative/herniated discs in my neck and lower back. Far better than any over the counter. I prefered Fioricet #3 and/or Percocet (oxycodone). Personal tolerance plays a role. I'm sure that it should be very effective for someone with little or no opiate experience given the right dosage. When I first started taking it I did experience a strong "feel-good" feeling. Which I found out was due to the same action of an SNRI (Effexor, Pristiq). That has lessened, but is still there. The pain management has been the same throughout, however I've had to increase my dosage gradually to 600 mgs/day over about 6 months. Be warned though! Physical dependence is easy to get! The withdrawals are bad!"


"Yaz was great for about three months. Then with time I suddenly started to become too overbearing for many people in my life. I was always high strung, and I had intense symptoms of PMS. It got to the point where my family and friends basically ignored me for two weeks and I lost a relationship from it. It helped give me the estrogen I was lacking while being a great birh control, the PMS factor just overrided the others."


"I've  been on other media for sleep but nothing worked. I was  lucky  if I  got 3 hrs  sleep. I moved to another state for work and have a new doctor. He put me on 100 MG and told me to take it 10 min before I  go to bed. I slept like a baby for the first time in over 50 years. No adverse effects.  I felt  completely  energized in the am. All I  can say is WOW!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"After forking out $86 (!) for this stuff I followed the instructions and it worked without issue within an hour. Just make sure you're near a toilet for the next couple of hours afterwards. I didn't find the flavor all that bad, it wouldn't be something I'd choose to drink taste wise but it was easy enough to deal with. After the procedure I ate my usual food again and everything returned to normal a day later."


"Cough medicine did not help my cough at all, I was coughing all night long, my chest and stomach hurts from all the coughing I am doing."


"This medicine helps me sleep but I have vivid dreams while taking it and its disturbing."


"I have been taking Trazodone for a few years. I had bad anxiety and a lot of trouble sleeping. It definitely helped me sleep. I had to stop taking it for both pregnancies. I will go back on it as soon as I'm done nursing."


"I can say I use to be a jealous husband because when our daughter gets the stomach bug I sometimes got it. There is a 50/50 chance I would get it and my wife NEVER gets it.  When I found out about zofran it saved my life.  I'm already a hypochondriac when it comes to the stomach bug, I hate it because as a child of the 90's there was no such pill and I always got the dirty bug. Now I take zofran when my daughter throws up or someone touches me with it just incase so I don't throw up and it always works because I stay upset stomach free. Just boggles my mind why docs never give it to patients, someone told me about it that's how I knew about it."


"It gave me 3 pulmonary embolisms. It almost killed me and I would never recommend the NuvaRing to anyone. I steer family and friends away from it if the topic is brought up."


"I am 27 years old, average height and weight, never had kids and have been taking the pill for about 10 years. After talking with my doctor, she decided Skyla was right for me. The insertion was pretty painful. I have a decent tolerance for pain. I think I hurt more after than during. It's like really, REALLY bad period cramps. And they are intense and last about an hour. I took two 500 mg Tylenol extra strength before and that did not help at all. Once the IUD was inserted I got weak all over and felt like I could throw up. I drove myself home very carefully (at times wanted to pass out) and took four 200 mg ibuprofen and took about an hour long nap. Once I woke up I felt like a million bucks. Not sure of how it will affect me and my body yet."


"I have had RLS for years but since going off clanazapam 1 year ago it increased so severely afternoon, evening, and night I was going crazy. Peripexole at 2mg finally stopped it. I tried other meds and all suggestions I could find on the Internet. For about 2 months I have been taking iron, more magnesium with my calcium, folic acid, good multi, and hope it is helping. The peripexole has been a life saver. I do not have insurance but I get my meds at universal drugstore, a online drugstore in Canada. The peripexole comes from the UK and is really cheap compared to all the prices elsewhere."


"Pain is dulled within 1st 15-20 min.  A substantial amount of relaxation for several hours.  Helped much more than OTC chemicals.  I optained as sample packets from Doc.  I'm very active and pysical for 55yrs young and used tramsdol  for 4 days."


"I have been suffering with grief and loss.  I started with the 10 mg starter dose in AM then 20mg is most effective, 40mg is to strong a dose. Have some dry mouth. It is nice there is no Fluorine, Chlorine in the chemical monogram. I have taken many type of these drug class: Zoloft, Paxil, amityptamine, Latuda, Effexor, Seroquel, Invega, Zyprexa, Buspar, prozac, Abilify.

This one Viibryd has least side effects, with proper taper of the dose. And provide some relief to me, but not much. And that is better than most of this drug class. Cheers."


"Felt human within days!"


"I was on Cryselle for about 6 years. I had severe fatigue and lack of energy, was physically exhausted and drained no matter how much sleep I got, my hair was falling out like crazy, I had water retention and headaches, I was irritable and moody and I had extremely low sex drive. I eat healthy, exercise regularly, and have had my thyroid and blood sugar checked, as well as blood tests for anemia, etc, all came back normal. The fatigue and lack of energy was what really bothered me and after doing my own research I discovered this can all be related to my BC. I'm now trying a new pill. Each person is different so what may work for someone may not work for someone else. The positives were my periods were very light and I did not get pregnant."


"I have been in pain for years and have been on Cymbalta, gabapentin and Tylenol 3 for 2 and a half years. I suffer from arthritis and herniated discs, degenerative disc disease.  Yesterday my doctor put me on Arthrotec 50mg. It made me sick to my stomach but my pain was mostly gone.  I could actually put on a pair of pants and socks without my hips and back hurting.  I'm 34 and hope to live a long life and being in pain everyday was making me depressed.  I think there is hope.  So far so good with Arthrotec."


"I just started Daytrana 30mg after being on another generic versin of methylphenidate 10mg 3 times a day and all I can say is Daytrana is the best.  I do not get the ups and downs with the pill form. Instant Release Ritalin and I also like how I do not have to keep taking pills all day long.  Daytrana is so much smoother. I was amazed at how it kept a steady supply of methylphenidate in my system.  I also believe since it slowly releases I do not feel jittery and I actually had a great appetite. The only thing I would still change is I would make the part that you peel off hard. Since it's flexible it takes a little of work to peel the back off. I can deal with it though since it the best ADD medicine I have found out there. "


"I have a somewhat enlarged prostate and was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago following an initial biopsy.  Three successive biopsies over the years have not shown any cancer.  However, my bladder has apparently not been voiding as it should and after my last visit to my doctor I was put on a 14 day trial of Rapaflo.  It has been moderately successful, but not so overwhelming that I think I will stay on it.  I have had some slight dizziness...as well as no ejaculate and a slight decline in orgasm sensation!  Since I am still in my mid-50s, I would like to continue to have sexual relations that include ejaculations and a more intense orgasm.  I am assuming those sensations are a result of the Rapaflo."


"Saved my life, miracle drug"


"I developed multiple blood clots in my lungs after a trip to Canada and America. It wasn't until I returned home that I found out I had them and was put on the 15mg twice a day for 3 weeks before switching to 20mg once a day. I have just stopped taking Xarelto after 6 and a half months and found no problem with it! Aside from bruising easily, it sure beat the alternative (injections), so I am very grateful for all it has done. I am 20 years old and am happy to say I only have a bit of scar tissue left over."


"I have been taking this medication for 2 years now. First year, it worked like a wonder pill. Minimal side effects such as nausea and drowsiness after in jesting it. Some times I would have a feeling of impending doom like if my life was going to end after I took the pill. Later this medicine turned out horrible. I don't know what a night sleep is. It causes me severe insomnia. I feel always tired even after sleeping 15 hours.  I'm suffering from a severe depression from this medicine. It makes me irritable and angry. It drains me of motivation.  The only thing I can say good about this medicine, is that it has caused me no weight gain whatsoever. This medication drains me from being able to live life."


"My doctor gave me a couple of these to try out before I filled a script for them (for shoulder and lower back pain). I cut them up because they are HUGE. Put ½ on my back and ½ on my shoulder the first night. I hadn't slept more than a couple of hours a night for the last week because of my back (that's with oxymorphone and oxycodone) and WOW, slept like a baby! Took my back pain from an 8 to a 3. I didn't even notice the patch was there.

Now for my shoulder though, these things aren't very sticky and so the movement makes them come off in just a couple minutes. I taped it down, but it's kinda bubbling in the middle and I'm having a hard time keeping it in contact with my skin unless I'm holding my arm just so."


"I went to the ER for severe back pain and they usually gave me Dilaudid but this time they gave me Nubain and it worked for the first fifteen minutes and the pain was right back."


"Hello ladies well I will share my experience with plan B I had unprotected sex on the 9th of October and it was late so I couldn't get the pill so u got it the next day in the morning at 9 so roughly I took the pill 15 hours later and I was ok but still freaking out so I got a pregnancy test a week later and it was negative and also that week I got my period then in November I got my period but a bit late then now it's December and I haven't gotten it yet but I have back pain and a headache
Please help :("


"This Patch is amazing. For those of you having trouble removing the backing, just put patch in fridge for a while, or over night. We just keep the box in the fridge. Peels off nice and easy. And the cold patch helps with the itching."


"I had a pretty mild yeast infection and had been using my home remedies for about 5 days with no relief. My boyfriend willingly picked up Monostat 1 day treatment for me (he was just as ready as I was). I popped it in right before going to bed. I woke up about an hour later with an extreme, deep itching. I felt like my entire rectum was being tickled with a feather. Or perhaps it was more like ants crawling inside of my anus. I grabbed some ice cube and wrapped them in a towel and began rubbing my vagina. I yelled out in pain. Then I began scouring the internet. Coconut oil became my best friend. I was rubbing it on every 10 minutes. But alas it subsided and it seems my yeast infection is gone as well."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I went from Yaz to Beyaz. Worst decision ever. Yaz was amazing, but I was receiving it for free. They couldn't offer it for free anymore so they put me on Beyaz. My period is longer, my cramps are bad and I am emotional - which is crazy because I was never emotional when I was on Yaz or no birth control! The worst part is the acne. GIANT pimples everywhere. I am 27 and feel like I am 13! Ladies, keep in mind everyone will have their own experience, as it's how it reacts with your specific body."


"I'm on some strong Pain Meds, including Methadone 10mg 4x daily, and Oxycodone 15mg 4x daily after I tore my ACL and broke my arm while playing football. I've had chronic nausea for about 15 years now, I'm a 27 year old male. When I got put on those narcotics, my nausea went out of control, real bad. My pain doctor gave me a script for Promethazine, 50mg 3x daily, and all I can say is, WOW! My nausea is now completely gone, AND it makes my pain Meds work MUCH better. Takes away the negative side effects such as itchiness, and nausea, and adds to the positives such as reducing pain. Thank you Promethazine!"


"The first time I had taken MoM, it was for a few days constipation, and it worked overnight- I took the 1 tbsp (concentrate version) around 10pm before bed. It made me feel a bit nauseated, but I finally fell asleep and woke up around 8am to have a healthy movement.

The second time I took MoM, it was for pretty bad indigestion and bloating, and I took the same dose as before, thinking I had until morning, at around 10:30pm. I was awoken at about 1am with the feeling like I had to pass gas, and I almost did, but not wanting to trust it, I carried myself to the throne, and I've been sitting here for 30 minutes now, with ALMOST diarrhea. Again, I felt nauseous taking it this time."


"Thank you girls for sharing your experiences about this drug. I feel so much better now knowing I'm not the only one with "the side-effects". I was on this pill for 3 months. I used to get the Depo-Shot and I gained almost 30 lbs from that (I know). While I was on the pill: PROS: no break-outs, mild cramps, no heavy periods just spotting, bloating disappeared

CONS: my boobs hurt, no sex drive, emotionally wreck, very moody, I thought I was going crazy.

It's been a month since I got off this pill: PROS: sex drive gone wild lol & slowly getting my energy back. CONS: bloating is back, painful cramps every now and then, moody AF (still), paranoia(still), I'm one of those people who still feel "empty" inside, breakouts."


"Simply the best option in my opinion. I have tried everything, EVERYTHING. This works the best and I wake up refreshed. Since 1996 I haven't slept this good."


"I was only taking Geodon for 3 weeks (tapered up to 60mg), and one evening I was sitting in front of my computer and experienced the worst panic attack of my life (also my first panic attack). I was admitted to the ER that day. I felt like I was about to have a drug induced psychosis. My pdoc instructed me to stop taking it immediately. The withdrawal was an absolute nightmare. I experienced over 30 different symptoms (anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, paranoia, nausea, crawling skin, heart palpitations, chills, & tingling just to name a few). It has been almost 2 months and I am still struggling with anxiety. "


"I started Contrave 6 days ago and have lost 5.5 pounds. It totally curbs my urge to eat and opened my eyes to realize I am an emotional eater.  I no longer want to eat in between meals, feel full faster and my appetite has gone way down. I always eat when I take my pill in the morning but I still get foggy and a little out of sorts. No constipation whatsoever but dry mouth yes and I also noticed my hot flashes are back. It has helped me with the anxiety and stress I feel every day at work. I also realized that I needed that glass of wine I was drinking every night, that kind of scared me because how long would one glass work and then I would need more? I don't even think about it since I started taking Contrave."


"I created this account just to tell my experience with this medicine. I literally had almost given up on life.  My depression and anxiety were on a downward spiral and it was destroying my quality of life, relationships and school.  I have tried almost every kind of medicine possible to include Effexor XR, Adderall, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac alone.  Within a week, I have never felt better in my life, I'm a new person.  My head feels clear, calm and optimistic.  I take it before bed, which knocks me out.  I love it because my racing mind kept me up all the time.  At first its hard to wake up, but now I wake up alert and chipper, before I literally would sleep for two days straight.  This has changed my life so much.  "


"But I experienced dry mouth and a ringing in my ears."


"I started linzess june 1. The first day it worked with pain and bloating. I overlooked all of that because I'm in desperate need of having a normal bowel movement. Mind you if I don't take a laxative I will not go for up to two weeks. The second day nothing, thrid day nothing and so on. What gives I followed the directions and everything.  I started gaining weight also. I just came to the conclusion that I will take it on and off. Its not working for me anyway and gaining weight is a no no!"


"The stress from my job causes me to question my decisions and while I am usually right 99% of the time, I still have self-confidence issues that result in panic attacks.  These attacks cloud my thought process and at times have resulted in some pretty stressful presentations.  Therapy, 0.25 mg of Xanax prior to a key presentations (maybe twice a month) and 100 mg of Zoloft daily for the past 6 months have been amazing! I think more clearly, I am much more articulate, don't worry about my decisions, and sleep at night.  Very few side effects."


"I was recently diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder.  I have nightmares all night long every night and very angry and annoyed with everybody and everything.  I am perfectly fine at times and then will suddenly freak out for no reason.  I have only been on risperdone for 5 days now, but have noticed that I am able to sleep soundly at night and the mood swings have stabilized.  However, I am feeling very sedated all day and find it hard to get out of bed in the morning.  I can't seem to sleep enough.  My anger issues are also still there, but I am hoping they will subside in time.  Unfortunately, my appetite is insatiable! I've already gained 6 pounds!!  I'm already a heavy person and am worried I will eventually need to be removed with a fork lift!"


"I've been on Atripla now for 2 months and it's a great drug. There were defiantly some wicked side effects, strange dreams, frequent bathroom trips and mild hallucinations, but after a few weeks they were gone and in 3 weeks I went from a viral load of over 35,000 to undetectable.
"


"I just started taking this medication last night and ALREADY feel so much better. I've tried Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft, Buspar, Abilify, and countless others to help with my anxiety and none of them worked. This medication is a miracle in my opinion. I can't believe how quickly it works too. I'm taking this along with Atarax to help anxiety and panic attacks. I like the Atarax too and have not needed to take clonazepam today. Very happy. Only problem was that I couldn't sleep last night. I was physically exhausted and couldn't open my eyes or move but my mind was active. Hopefully this will pass. I've also had an upset stomach today with diarrhea but it beats anxiety any day!"


"I have been using Differin for over 4 months now and at first my skin was okay. It got rid of most pimples but there was never not one time where my face was completely flawless but now my acne is worse than its ever been. I feel like this happens to me with most products. It works at first and then makes my skin horrible. I am going to give Benzoyl Peroxide a try."


"I have trouble  sleeping. I am also a former drug addict. I was prescribed ambien and find that when I take it I make a lot of phone calls- the next morning I am always embarassed. Last night I made tweleve phone calls including a former co-worker (20 years ago)   I left a voice message on vet's answearing service. I also discovered, to my horror, I had sent a number of emails. It is like recalling the things you did when you are drunk. The uspide I slept stright for about five hours (rare for me) and was not groggy. Indeed, I enjoyed about forty-five mintues to an hour of cheerfulness I remembered the phone calls"


"Sick for three weeks with sinus / ear infection that spread to the lungs.  I was first given a "z pack"  which did not work.  Got really sick and ended up getting fluids, Levaquin, and prednisone.  By the third day I was feeling much better.  I'm on the medication a week now, no problems other than a little jittery, but I believe the prednisone is contributing to this side effect."


"I have been on Apri for 2 1/2 weeks and it has instantly made my hair fall out. I never had my hair literally come out of my scalp ever, and I know it's from the birth control. My baby is almost 4 months old and prior to taking Apri I was on Camilia which  made me have a non-stop period and no sex drive. With Apri I've noticed I'm moodier, no sex drive, depressed, suicidal thoughts, all of which I have NEVER had any of these problems. I know its this birth control because I'm not on any other medications. Monday I am calling my doctor so she can put on something else, I know this pill can work wonders for others but everyone's body is different."


"Hi, I'm female from UK, age 16. I was on fluoxetine for a while and whilst at first it helped with my moods but after a few months I didn't really get much out of it, anxiety and depression wise. A few months ago I was switched to citalopram and I can say it has been an absolute lifesaver. I suffer from extreme sensitivity and most stressful situations get me extremely anxious . I'm not having a good time with school ATM but I'm generally feeling like I can cope with it, and that I don't spiral off into mania and anxiety anymore when something bad happens. I have minimal symptoms of anxiety anymore, with heart fluttering, tummy ache and shaking almost gone when I should feel anxious. My moods have improved greatly and I love this meds."


"I have been on Ortho Tri-cyclen or its generic equivalents for about a year and a half ago as an acne treatment. The first few months starting it my skin saw no change/ even got a little worse but then right around that three month mark it started clearing up beautifully and now I only ever get one or two pimples the week before my period. I started the pill at the same time I started college, ended up gaining around 10 pounds my freshman year but I can't be sure how much of that was a result of the pill. No negative impact on emotions which was a nice surprise considering what I had heard from friends."


"I had tried every other medicine out there, and none of them has worked for me like Protonix does.  In combination with Carafate, I feel like me again. The chest pain, burping and burning has almost completely went away. No side effects at all. I highly recommend this medication.."


"I started Phentermine on May 13th 2011 and today is May 23rd and I have already lost 12 pounds. I gained so much weight after graduating high school and going to college, going from a small 117lbs to 135lbs in less than a year and then at 22 I became pregnant with my son and gained around 40 lbs.  I'm barely 5'1 and weighing 180lbs was just not cutting it. I tried dieting but it was hard when I live with a 6'5 290lb man who eats like a horse. This pill has given me the energy and confidence I need. I have started going to the gym and eating healthier and drinking more water and less soda. I get terrible dry mouth and headaches though, but I'll deal with it to be back in a size 6 any day."


"I think im in burning hell.  Its so bad i had to look up my symptoms to see if this is normal. Only to find bout 100 more people with the same feeling!  This burns soooo bad I swear i should have just gone to my obgyn and gotten an rx for a pill.  Im a 32 yr old woman crying real tears after using the monistat 3 day cream.

This cannot be a normal reaction to this I think they need to be sued!"


"This drug is a life saver. I tried Actonel and Fosamax  with poor results. I experienced bone pain and flu like symptoms for weeks on end. After seeing an endocrinologist it was decided I try Prolia. NO side effects at all. Not even soreness at the injection site.

I just received my 3rd injection and 2nd bone density test. Density is up 7-8% in spine and hip. I am thrilled."


"This medication it's Amazing! Since I was about 15 I have sweated on my back like crazy! Always having to wear a undershirt to try and hide it. In the last few years I started to sweat like crazy around my forehead. Just sitting doing nothing sweat would pour down my face and back. Stopped going places because I was so mortified by it. I asked my doctor for help and he prescribed Hypercare. Didn't like it at first because it burned so much. I kept using it every night and for a week and the burning has stopped. I no longer wear under shirts. I can go any where now and I no longer sweat at all. It's been a huge life changer. It's a freedom that I can't explain unless you have suffered from Hyperhidrosis."


"Adderall worked okay on me, but I wanted to try this to see if it worked better and without side effects. I'd heard good things, but for me it did not work out. My anxiety spiked. I noticed my heart rate felt too fast even though I was just sitting there and it was just a very uncomfortable anxious feeling. Even with the dosage high enough to give me this much anxiety, it didn't work very well! I would forget to do things all the time for example. And I see why they use this on binge eating disorder because it made me not want to eat even when I was hungry. At least it kept me awake and slightly more focused than I would be without the medication, but I'm going to explore other options."


"I took Bactrim once for a Urinary Tract infection. I can't remember exactly how many days I was instructed to take the pill, but I know it was over a week. Everything was fine up until the 9th day, then my entire body broke out in hives."


"Taking it with ssri . best to take it at a low dose. find the right balance as you don't need it to overpower the ssri."


"I've been on Paroxetine for around 5 months due to extreme social anxiety, panic attacks and mild depression. The first few days I had strong heart palpitations and dizziness, and for the first two weeks was completely anxiety free but still very dizzy and constantly felt like I was going to pass out.

After the first month everything settled down and I feel great, very minimal anxiety and Im significantly happier.

The only downside to this medication for me is that if I miss a dose I will know because I become angry and my hands will shake.

I still absolutely love what it has done for me, and the side affects are well worth it."


"Got it 3 years ago and have had it re inserted in the last 6 months ..found it great for the first 3 years rarely had periods but when I did at random times..did not affect my sex drive but my skin has suffered terribly with break outs ..since I reinserted it its is a completely different story very heavy period I'm a complete emotional basket case extreme mood swings not feeling myself ..seriously considering a new form of contraception..."


"I've had trichotillomania ever since I remember. As soon as my hair was able to reach my mouth I started to bite off my hair until high school & I transitioned to pulling out my hair. My hair became so thin & I had bald spots & constantly got made fun of for my thin hair. Sophomore year I began to see a psychiatrist for this & he prescribed me fluoxetine & lamotrigine. I have never told anyone my condition except my family & psychiatrist. I started off my dosage very low & worked them up to the highest mg possible. I am now a freshman in college & my hair is almost as thick as it was before I started pulling. I am no longer made fun of for my hair. I still pull but a lot less than I ever did. The medicines also helped with my depression."


"Pro: No headaches or nausea. Usually cannot feel it during sex, but if I (or he) does it is easy to remove. Easy to remember to insert since it only needs to be inserted once a month. My period is like clockwork now. No mood swings. Con: Cost. Seems to make me retain more water than before."


"This has been my savior when an IBS attack hits. I thank goodness for dicyclomine!"


"I used this after my throat surgery, it killed the pain really well but it made me nauseous and dizzy."


"Have had rheumatoid arthritis for 5 years. Taking methotrexate for the whole time. It quit working as well. Just went on Enbrel 12 weeks ago, now have right arm swelling, pitting edema, trying to figure out what it is. I am 47 and shouldn't have any extremity swelling. Have never had any swelling of arms or legs. It is not DVT had ultrasound to rule that out. Common sense would say Enbrel triggered something. Hope it resolves and isn't anything serious."


"Today is my first day taking it. 7/29/15. I am a 22 year old female and weigh 270. I have exercised and ate clean plenty of time where I would lose about 20 pounds each time but would lose motivation and gain it all back plus more. I asked my doctor about this after being on qysmia last year and hearing some friends talk about it. I take a half of pill in the am before breakfast and the other half between 1pm & 2pm. I didn't have any headaches or nausea. I was very energized all day at work. No dry mouth so far either. I'm going to check every week and see where I am at. I know its no miracle pill but the doctor said it would be a great JumpStart to a new me. By the way I have already changed my eating habits before starting this."


"I've had m ine on for going on two months now and I love it. I was under the impression this little price of wonderful would be the worst decision of my life and to be honest, its not. Of course insertion hurt like a female dog, but that's to be expected. (I'm 18, never gave been pregnant by the way.) That first day- and that first few- stunk. But I found walking seemed to help. My next period was pretty heavy but lasted only 4 days and it was far better than my periods prior; which only happened maybe 4 times a year and when they did I thought I was dying. I lightly speed and gained like 6 pounds but In that aspect, mine is great. I cramp lightly now and that's a miracle in and of itself. My partner hardly notices the stings too. ;]"


"My experience was horrible!!!!!! Perscribed 2 pills a day for 3 days. After the last pill, I started feeling strange and had servere headaches from the time I started taking it until a week later. I didn't think much of it until I went home from work and didn't leave the couch. I had no appetite, constipated, sweating and chills, I wanted to puke, my eyes hurt so bad. Couldn't shake whatever was going on and drank as much water as possible. My body was sore I  slept almost an entire weekend away. I can't tell if my UTi is completely gone or not because I'm still constipated and it hurts! I've never had an antibiotic like this and I never want it again! All my doc told me was to keep pushing fluids and eat yogurt. Good luck people."


"Abreva always worked for me but this time I think I started too late. I woke up with a cold sore it was not big but red and past the tingly stage "


"I had two injections in the right knee without pain. The third injection was so painful I nearly jumped. The dr who gives me the injection is a physiatrist and she gives it as you are sitting on the exam with your leg hanging down. I started the left knee thinking I wouldn't have pain for the first two injections like the other knee. OMG! The pain was so horrendous and Instarted to cry. I wanted to yank the needle out of her hand. The needle going in is not an issue. It's the injecting if the serum. THAT is crippling. It's like having surgery without anesthesia. I had to keep ice in it for the next 45 mins, what I didn't know is that after these injections and trigger shots, you should have a massage afterwards to move the medication around"


"I would rather break all the bones in my body before experiencing the burning I had from using this product. I wouldn't wish this pain on my worst enemy..."


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"I started taking LoSeasonique because I wanted fewer and lighter periods. I'm on my first package and second month of  LoSeasonique and have started spotting and having a light flow. This has lasted 8 days and just when I think it might be over it starts up again. I also have cramping. The first month of the pack was great, no spotting or nothing but at the end of the second month it sneaks up and bites. "


"I was told I have a POSSIBLE UTI from my doctor which is very common during pregnancy. I had one with my first child. I started taking this antibiotics yesterday and I was extremely nauseous and fatigued. I am in my second trimester and was over my morning sickness. I eat a full meal and drank plenty of fluids with this antibiotic like your suppose to and I am just miserable..... with this being only a possible diagnosis I think I'm going to stop taking it. It's not even worth this feeling. BLAH!"


"This medicine helps with my schizophrenia, calms me down but that's about it. But the worst things about it are the freaking side effects! Look I took this medicine in first grade for irritability, took it again in middle school now I'm 20 and started back up again a few months ago..it makes me soooooo sleepy that I'm falling into things, I get severe panic attacks and I'm hungry as hell hence why
I gained 11 lbs. Oh and I have this funny, unbearable feeling in my right leg and it's sooo uncomfortable omg! But on the other hand its not as bad as latuda or haldol but its worth it i guess"


"Honestly one of the best treatments for HSV or coldsores around! I start feeling a cold sore coming on (a tingling, burning sensation) and on goes the Zovirax. Instant relief from the pain and the sore stops in it's tracks! Definitely worth every penny of that "


"I am 21 and have trouble sleeping, due mostly from my  depression, anxiety, etc. I got prescribed Seroquel (50mg one before bedtime) about a year ago and it has helped me SO MUCH in a couple ways, INSTANTLY --helped me sleep, and stay asleep, at first, couple weeks was drowsy when I woke but after a month or two of taking it I wake up feeling great. (Makes sleep amazing, and have the most vivid awesome dreams) Over time taking this medication it has lowered my depression and anxiety. I've noticed hard situations and emotions are much easier to handle. I can stay calm compared to always freaking out. "


"Whole family in hospital for stomach virus with severe nausea and vomiting every half hour. This medicine completely stops the nausea within minutes! It definitely gives you headaches and makes you sleepy, but this is a small price to pay to stop the nausea when you are in that situation. "


"Hair loss, extreme fatigue, weight gain, hands trembling and sometimes ringing in ears."


"Have been taking Diovan 160mg twice daily along with hydrochlorothiazide 25mg for 2 years. Developed a shortness of breath which they told me was asthma problem that I never had before. I insisted it was the medication and was told it wasn't because it worked great for my blood pressure.  Had 2 near death experiences from "asthma attacks". They stopped the Diovan and hydrochlorothiazide and I haven't had any problems with breathing.  I can be very active without losing my breath now.  Now trying to find something else that works as good on my blood pressure."


"Just about to finish my first month of reclipsen. I had never taken birth control before and was a bit terrified to start this one. I noticed I was very emotional and cried a couple of times even at work which had never happened in the year and half that I've worked there. My breasts did swell a little which was nice since I'm an A cup. My period started 3 days into the inactive week. I've always had painful cramps and trouble sleeping while on my period but this one was by far the worst. The first night I started my cramps were extremely painful and I couldn't fall asleep after waking up in the middle of the night for the first two nights. Acne is the same it hasn't helped or made it worse. Overall this has been a decent 1st experience"


"Not sure why so many people have such a horrible time with this product! Maybe I am just not as sensitive as others or maybe my pain tolerance is higher, but I think it's great! I had a little tingling, but it was soooo much more tolerable than the YI itch! Put in in before bed, no issues, feeling sooooo much better!"


"I have only just begun taking Viibryd, and after one pill I already notice a difference, love it, My doctor has always directed me to take my anti-depressants at night for one of the biggest side effects is drowsiness. I did have a little bit of a hard time falling asleep, I was taking 200mg Zoloft for about 2 yrs and it just pooped out. I haven't had any side effects yet. I'm very hopeful of this antidepressant. Although I did have one side effect my  muscles feel like I ran a country mile. I'm hoping this gets better as I adjust to taking higher doses."


"I started Rapaflo 8 mg yesterday afternoon after my urology appointment. Got up to urinate only once last night - down from 3 - 4 times a night. I am impressed at how "rapid" it worked. Stream is already stronger. Orgasm last evening was same in intensity but produced nothing. This really surprised me as I did not know it was a side effect. Just hope intensity and drive don't decrease as well."


"My husband finds great relief with this for his breakthrough pain. Very fast acting but relief only lasts about an hour. He needs more than one of these for use a day but since the DEA have declared war on pain management doctors he is only given one dose per day. His quality of life would greatly improve if he was allowed to have more for his breakthrough pain. "


"I switched from a hormonal contraceptive to Depo Provera January of 2013, never had any problems (weight gain, acne, irregular bleeding) for the first year and a half and only bled about a week or two before my next shot was due. Starting about 8 months ago I was bleeding almost 2 months before every shot and the last shot I received in March I continued to bleed 2 weeks after getting the shot. I also noticed an increase in extreme depression and anxiety. I have also spent the last 6 months dealing with breakouts (which I never had before) and an increase in keratosis pillars on my face (not sure if its related to a hormone imbalance). I would never recommend this shot to anyone."


"Norco 10/325 works great for my migraine pain."


"My review is only over the insertion. It would've been pretty quick and easy if I wasn't one of the 2% that have a moving uterus. My GYN had to clip my uterus down before insertion. The insertion was simple and quick. I didn't bleed at all which was fantastic. It was inserted on what was supposed to be my first day of my period but I didn't come on my period until the next day. It is still the same old light period. Now the cramping afterwards was there but not too terrible and I think it was there because my uterus went through 25mins of trauma. Other than that I'm good to go and will update as I go!"


"Wow took 2 500mg an hour ago and started getting nauseous 30 mins later. Just threw up my dinner but feel a little better. Worst stomach pain I have ever experienced. Medication usually never affects me but this stuff is no joke. I've learned my lesson, time to clean up my act I never want to go through this again. Obviously if it gets rid of it.. It's worth it. Good luck to you."


"I'm surprised to see all of the negative comments about the reglan, Benadryl, toradol combo. It's been a life saver for me! When I've gotten a terrible migraine that I couldn't shake, this was the only combo that could help me. I never experienced any bad side effects like the ones people have mentioned. I've been given it several times while at the hospital and it has always gotten rid of my migraines without really any negative side effects. The only thing is that it makes me really sleepy."


"I’ve been on this birth control for about 4 years and have had a great experience with it. My boobs got a bit larger on it from a B cup to a D, don’t think I gained too much weight, I am very active and have always stayed around the same weight, maybe 5-10 pounds more on it. I am pretty moody even before the pill, but I have noticed my PMS is worse on the pill, but it’s still manageable. Never had a pregnancy scare and me and my boyfriend have unprotected sex the last 3 years.  Overall very effective and minimal side effects for me!"


"My doc started me on Lucentis after I had a  reaction to  Avastin.  My condition improved after 8 months.  I also began taking an AREDS vitamin formula in the last two months of treatment and increased the amount of green leafy veggies (Chard, Spinach and Kale) in my diet and stopped my daily baby aspirin (some clinical studies indicate may worsen the condition)  So I cannot attribute improvement solely to Lucentis.

One thing to be very aware of is the cost.  The Medicare co-pay per treatment (per eye) is about $500. "


"I loved the intended effects of Vyvanse, as it worked better than anything else I've tried.  However, I was not able to tolerate the stomach-related side effects.  I still want to try it again once other problems with my stomach are resolved, to see if I can tolerate it then."


"I have been taking 10mg Cialis, (Tadalafil) with great success.
Used to have huge problems years ago, to the point that I was considering surgery.
Many medications have terrible side effects like lowering your sexdrive, some even creating irreversible damage.
I first found out years ago via the Internet, long before it got approved by the FDA, mentioned it to my Urologist, who was a professor at a university who approved it right away.
Medicare is not covering it and the pharmacy was trying to charge $286 for a month supply.
This left me the only option to find an  pharmacy on the Internet where I get a year supply at a time keeping it in the freezer to preserve its potency.
Great results for my prostate and my sex life."


"I just got this shot 1 week ago and I don't even notice a difference. I can't tell I even got it. I have actually been in a better mood since  receiving it. Not everyone I know has had the same experience. So all I can say is it's worth a shot. No pun intended :)"


"Only medicine that no side effects. Take as when required basis and have no issues."


"Unfortunately I am prone to YI and I don't know why it occurs often but I usually get Diflucan scripts from my doctor, apparently oral meds aren't for me because my YI never clears. I was scared to try this because of so many bad reviews but after I showered, I used this around midnight and when I woke up the following morning I felt 10x better. Still little swelling but no pain, burning or itching. I went to urinate and there was a lot of discharge/meds exiting my body so I would recommend wearing a pad after using this applicator. Hopefully this clears up for good within the next few days. Good luck ladies!"


"Effective form of birth control"


"I am 14, female, and I am diagnosed with an anxiety disorder NOS, moderate depression, and dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking). I have been on 200mg for a few months now. I am much, much happier and more stable. My side effects have been dizziness, I haven't had weight gain. If I miss a day, I can feel a little depressed towards the end of that day. I have had NO relief from my skin picking. It may have gotten worse. I tried to add Wellbutrin, 150mg to my Zoloft. I took it two days and I felt AWFUL so I've stopped that. Looking into a treatment center, OCD specialist, or dermatillomania-specialized doctor."


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


"I am 70 and after blood test was told by my doctor that my testosterone level was very low compared to my last test 5 years earlier.  I was not getting erections very much at all, could not get off when I did, was pretty stressed, irritable, and just not feeling very up.

I've been on Axiron for 5 weeks and things have changed remarkably.  I get horny a lot, get erections at least once a day (4 times one day), can have orgasms more often, feel more relaxed, less stressed out, and noticeably less irritable.

I go back to the doctor in two weeks for the latest blood test results.  The blood was drawn two weeks ago.

I only have one complaint about the medicine...the cost.  I'm not sure I can afford it continuously, and I don't have Medicare B."


"It's good Friday 2016.  I got up today at 1pm. I went to bed at 11pm last night. My wife claims the dose isn't helping. it sure is helping me sleep, I have not  added or changed any other meds."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Easy to take.   A little leg pain (not sure if it's related to meds)...besides that absolutely no side effects. I take with a good meal."


"I think this BC pill is OK. It makes my intestines gassy all the time. I think it also has made me gain weight. I feel swollen all the time. I get very short menstural cyles once a month."


"I have taken Savella for 5 weeks, 50 mg bid.  It definitely has helped decrease the pain and helped me be able to live again.  The first few days on it I experienced some agitation, but after that it was good.  The only negative that I have noticed is that I have gained 2.5 pounds every week since I have been on it and have had no changes in appetite which is very discouraging."


"Most effective opoid pain medication for me. Long story short, my spine is messed up from stem to stern: scoliosis, osteoarthritis, osteophytes, spinal stenosis etc. It all got much worse after my son was born which was when I was first put on the trial and error opoid rollercoaster. Tylenol 3 codeine quickly became ineffective, probably because I had up to this point been treating my pain with OTC medication (in Canada you can get low-dose Tylenol with codeine without a prescription) and I was put on Oxycodone (Percocet) which was an awful med: didn't last & withdrawal was hellish. Next up, Fentanyl patch, moderately effective but patch delivery was unreliable. Hydrocodone (Dilaudid) at last gave me some of my life and mobility back."


"Don't worry about weight gain! I've taken Seroquel for two years, and let me tell you you can stay fit and or lose weight! The hardest is the munchies at night, but if you can control that and or snack healthy you will be FINE. You don't have to have a strict diet on this medication. Exercise and eat healthy as much as you can. You can still enjoy giving into cravings! You have to adjust to the major hunger especially at night. See what works for you. This medicine is amazing and works very well. Just give it a chance. After two years I have not gained any weight but have actually lost since I began taking it. It's a little hard at first but once you figure out what works for you you'll have a happy life emotionally and physically!"


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

Not recommended for long term use!"


"I received the Implanon after giving birth to my first son. I thought this would be great because I forget to take the pill. Well it is great. I am not pregnant. However, I am having the WORST side effect of them all. I AM LOOSING MY HAIR. I have got to get it out. I walked in thinking that this would not happen to me, side effects never effect me. Good luck to the rest of you."


"I have been on Savella for 3 months now and it is the most effective medication I have taken for fibromyalgia to date.  I've tried Cymbalta and Pristiq.  It is not without side effects though.  I have a rapid heartbeat, and stay on the verge of throwing up, but.....pain is not the first thing I think of when I get out of bed in the morning and that means a lot.  I am going to stay on it as long as possible in hopes that the side effects will go away.  I started taking Topamax for the headaches, and they have gone away."


"The positives for me were that it immediately helped with my itchy nose. However, it didn't completely get rid of it. I was taking it in the morning and at night and I felt so drugged and irritated. I really had to make myself do anything during the day. All I wanted to do was sleep. I've gone back to just suffering through my allergies during the day, and taking Benadryl at night. I've got two small children, so being excessively tires and cranky during the day isn't an option for me."


"Took it for one month and a half. Didn't lose even one pound! It didn't work for me obviously. I have to say that yes you excrete fat when you eat fatty things and on days where you watch your food choices, it keeps you clean. But either ways, no results for me."


"I was initially prescribed Quetiapine for bipolar / insomnia in addition to the Depakote I was already taking. I was to start at 50 MG and gradually build up to 200 MG, but the first night taking it at 50 MG completely knocked me out for the night and the following day. The effects felt a little less strong the following day, but I didn't feel I could go up to 100 MG, so I called my doctors office and they suggested I go down to 25 MG.

Which has worked wonderfully for sleep and I've been doing that for the last month. I sleep through the night now, but only feel groggy in the AM the following day and not the entire day. Sleeping 7-8 hours a night after sleeping 5 hours or less for so long is a huge improvement."


"I've had BV for years and have taken metronidazole numerous times. Even with me following specific vaginal care it still quickly came back.  I literally had to use tampons on days i had no period to avoid the discharge and odor on certain days of the month when it shows up.  I researched what else could help and saw clindamycin.  I took 300mg twice a day for 7 days.  From the first day there was 100% improvement. My side effects were minor, gassy/frequent bowel movements, throat felt different but not sore. But that was it for me.  I wish i would've been prescribed this sooner."


"This medication makes me feel very weak no matter what time of the day I take it. I would not recommend it for anxiety seeing as you have to take it every day in order for it to lower blood pressure and make stressful situations more bearable instead of taking it as needed."


"Has anyone else choked on taking this medicine because it starts dissolving as you take it?  It lodged in my throat this morning and I couldn't breathe.  My hands we going numb but managed to stay somewhat calm until it dissolved enough to throw it up.  Usually it comes back up before it gets stuck"


"I have been hiv positive for 3 years when I asked my doctor if my hiv meds were actually giving me side effects of anxiety and panic attacks. I am taking truvada and isentress and although I am very happy with my meds, I really noticed that When I started the hiv meds, I become  very anxious and paranoid of negative things happening in my daily life. I talked to my doctor and so he prescribed me a very low dosage of 100 milligrams 4 capsules a day of Gabapentin. I immediately noticed the effects within the first week. I am no longer paranoid, worrysome and anxious all the time. I'm very happy my doctor prescribed me this medicine. :)"


"I was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma on the 30/1/14 stage 4 with tumors on my lymph nodes and around my stomach and was told I had 9/12 months to live, my left kidney was removed in Sept 13 but this was my downfall and the Cancer spread. After starting Sutent in February I can honestly say it has helped me, the tumors on my lymph have shrunk and the cancer in my stomach has not changed, the side effects were harsh on my first cycle which was 50mg , the usual side effects, sore tongue, hands, feet, etc. so I went on 37.5 mg and this has helped also. I have had 4 cycles now and have just started my 2 week break to detox but I feel the first week of this I do suffer withdrawal symptoms. I hope this helps."


"At first I liked it. My Endocrinologist was waiting for it to be approved and available, so put me on it once it was. It lowered my Blood Sugar and my Blood Pressure. I did not lose weight as some do (which I suspect is mostly water weight from urinating more).  I had to stop my blood pressure medicine because I felt I was bottoming out with both meds (Invokana was lowering my blood pressure too).

But now that I have been taking Invokana, since it was available, I just recently stopped it due to not being able to handle the side effects anymore. I feel so FATIQUED ALL the time. My muscles ache once I get to the top of my stairs. I am out of breath and feel like I have run a marathon. My chest would feel tight and just felt faint all the time when doing anything! Add life's stresses (job) to that, and it made me so miserable!!

And, I have been working out 4 days a week since Jan!! It is so frustrating. I am also on week 4 of a nothing but veggie and some fruit smoothies (no meat, wheat, and only dairy is whole fat Greek yogurt). So I figured since I was having to watch my blood sugars more closely, since they were lower with this new eating plan, now was a good time to quit the Invokana. I am hoping within a week I might feel like my old self again. Due to doing EVERYTHING I can to HELP my Diabetes, and I still felt bad, I knew it had to be my Invokana. The only other med I take is Lantis SolarStar.

I started to get worried about long term effects of Invokana, especially since I was doing what anyone with health issues should do (exercise and eat super healthy), and still felt fatigued, I decided to do more research online and have found MANY others with my SAME and worse side effects. Many complain of constant yeast infections (both women and men), hair loss, swelling of lymph nodes to where they did STD tests and cancer screening, shortness of breath, fatigue, urinary tract infections, bladder infections, kidney issues (some really bad). I got scared reading so many many bad reviews. I don't want to end up with major kidney problems!!

So I am going to do what every Type II Diabetic should do, and actually EAT HEALTHY and EXERCISE!! We are switching to organic foods and plan to continue drinking these green smoothies for 2 meals a day and have a reasonable dinner. We need to lose weight anyways. That will ensure we get tons of veggies and fruits and so much nutrition that we would otherwise be deficient in. We keep track of all our calories to ensure we get enough protein, and healthy fat etc. I also take some supplements, super foods, and vitamins made with whole food. We are going to stop all soda, sugar, artificial sweeteners, and pre-made and highly processed foods, as best we can...it will be a process, lol. . I am so mad at all that is put in our food, I can't believe it is legal!!. Most chronic type diseases are due to inflammation in the body and what we PUT in our bodies. Healthy in, healthy out. Crap in, crap out. You ARE what you eat. Stop putting chemicals and toxins in your body. Stop eating food that is not raised/cultivated naturally healthy. Eat whole food and "clean" foods. Cure yourself with Nature's Nutrition! Good luck to you all! :D"


"This medication completely turned my life around. For 2 years I've been going through countless of antidepressant cocktails without much luck (one of them was Effexor and Mirtazapine which apparently is one of the most effective combos)

It was until a few months ago when I demanded being evaluated for bipolar disorder, and after a few tests they put me on Lamictal (in combination with Wellbutrin, Prozac and Mirtazapine) the first titration weeks was hell, my mood was all over the place. But early February everything did a 180 and now I'm finally able to live a normal adult life"


"Do not take this!! Worst experience of my life. Made my acne 100X worse. Also made my face really red and greasy. Not effective AT ALL. I have no idea why my doctor would prescribe me this. Ruined my life, can't stand being seen like this.

Try benzoyl peroxide. Much more effective. Dries out your skin, but an easy fix with lotion."


"This is a much more potent pain relief than Demerol."


"After many trials and error, I found that 200mg at bedtime is the best for me. I ran out of refills about 4 months ago and had to go without for another month before I could see a Dr. I know that's not safe but I had no choice. My family as well as myself could notice the difference in my mood swings within a week!"


"My DR started me on this pill 2 months ago. I'm 22 and have never been sexually active. She started me on this pill because my PCOS made me not get a period in over a year. My period came back on week 3 of the pill, then continued for 2 weeks. It was very heavy and painful, but I guess that's what happens when you don't get one in 15 months. Things seem to be levelling out no in terms of side effects. The first 2 weeks, I was an emotional train-wreck, I've gained a bit of weight, but I'm also on some new meds for my diabetes, which could also be the cause. The only really bad side effect are that my breasts are really tender. Other than that, it's been great."


"Started Contrave Dec 6th and down 8lbs today. Taking 2 a day now and not one side effect. My appetite is less but I also watch my food intake as well as workout to the 21 day fix. I recommend this to anyone that is serious and ready to make changes to a healthier lifestyle."


"I'm into my fourth month of Vestura (generic Yaz), and I'm a deeply worried. When I first began this BC, I experienced very few major side effects. A lot of people talk about the emotional mood swings of BC, but I'm a graduate student and I already suffer from undiagnosed depression, so my emotions on BC are the same as off. However, I did not expect the breakouts. It started last week, and now the right side of my face is covered in these tiny, raised itchy and sensitive bumps. I graduate next semester and I will have to go on job interviews. There's no way I can face an employer with this kind of rash on my face, in my industry, looks matter quite a bit. I think I may have to switch if this doesn't go away by the end of the current pack."


"Great product! It works well for me, especially when I take it on an empty or partially empty stomach. I'm 47 and my wife tells me that my erections are harder and longer."


"Soreness is gone. It makes me feel like a new woman again. And I have no side effects that I know of from it. But it is expensive."


"I've been taking Cipralex on and off for the last 7 years but have been on it steady for the last 2yrs. This time I've only been taking 5mg. because of the side effects I got before, but due to certain circumstances in my life I need to increase it because my depression has worsened and my anxiety is very high. The reason I went on it again was because of anxiety attacks and my depression was not good. I really hate to have to increase it again because of the side effects but I have taken many other anti-depressants and their side effects were worse. I'm very sensitive to medication in general even Tylenol makes me fall asleep lol. But I'm also thing that maybe taking Clonazepam on a regular basis may help with my extreme anxiety."


"It's the only thing I've found that helps with the impulsivity, anxiety and rage fits. It helps me function like a normal person. I do get side effects of having trouble getting to sleep and being a light sleeper with no dreams and yawning a lot. When first starting it I also experienced nausea for the first few days."


"3rd week, and I'm only on 15 mg. I am very sensitive to medication. For instance, Zoloft completely zonked me and all I did was sleep. I started taking Viibryd at night, but didn't sleep for 3 nights. I switched to mornings and have had no trouble sleeping at night. I take it with a meal and have not had nausea, etc. I did have a terrible headache last night and believe the pain in my calves may be a side effect. My muscles in my calves feel like I've run a marathon...very sore and tight. Also, I've been unable to "stop thinking" and relax. Overall I think Viibryd is working much better than Zoloft did for me (my sexual side effects are much less than with Zoloft), however I plan to call my doctor about the leg pain and racing thoughts."


"Got it fitted over a year ago and can't complain. Yes, the periods are heavy on it but regular and predictable. Btw, for all the negative reviews here that sound as if the same person wrote it during the same timeframe, read the label - it is non hormonal! It also says that the periods will get heavier but more regular. It's much better and safer than having foreign hormones being released into your body for sure, do the research. Of course, it may not be for everyone and especially not for those that still want to have kids!!! But there is no need to write fake bad reviews for the only non- hormonal protection there is on a market for millions of women to be safer."


"I started taking 1 injection/mo. in July of 2017. It brought my numbers down immediately....Total cholesterol 157, HDL 58, LDL 77...not bad from where I was.  Then after the 2nd injection in August, I started getting severe pain on my right inner thigh, then left inner thigh. Kind of like an electric shock, so bad, I had to stand up right away.  I tried one more injection in Sept 2017, and then decided to stop. After 2 weeks, of being off Repatha,  the pain had gone.  It hasn't come back, but I have not had an injection since Sept 2017, and it is now Dec 5th.  Going back for blood work, and I'm sure my cholesterol  will be back to 250.  I can't tolerate statins,  so I'm back to square 1."


"Overall I would say this medicine is very succesful in treating my depression.  However, ever since starting (5 months ago) I have insomnia and sexual difficulties.  These two problems are significant enough to where I am choosing to opt off this medicine.  That being said, these type of medicines have different side effects for each individual, i.e. there is no standard side effect.  I would highly recommend this medicine to anyone struggling with depression.  I wish I could stay on this medicine but unfortuantely my inability to sleep and have sex is enough to disturb my regular functioning (especially sleep)."


"I have had this medication 3 times now and on taking the very first tablet after about 5 hours it felt like I had been hit by a truck. Really fast heart, aching all over, couldn't even walk to the loo had to crawl on all fours, terrible headache, really bad flu symptoms. It lasted 24 hour for the heart rate to go down but 3 days for the larthagicness to go. Will definately not be taking these again, never felt so ill"


"I'm a male and about as soon as I hit puberty (around 11-12) I got the full force of whiteheads on my forehead. It was terrible. I was self-conscious and confidence deprived. I started using Proactive, which didn't work and it irritated my skin very bad. My forehead acne gradually went away on its own though, but another hurdle arose; it returned everywhere else on my face. This problem would stay until I was 16. Throughout those years I was prescribed different meds like Solodyn & Doryx, which didn't really do anything for me. The summer of 2017 I went to the derm to be prescribed Accutane. I'm just left with a little hyperpigmentation. Only real side-effect is very dry lips that are manageable with Aquaphor."


"I've been on orsynthia since I was 14. I am now almost 19. I am nauseous a lot and cry for no reason. I am very moody all of the time and and have a lot of mood swings. I have an EXTREMELY low sex drive, to the point that I think it will ruin my relationship some day. I am sexually active but I am always safe using condoms so I haven't gotten pregnant. For me, orsynthia has stopped the clotting during my periods but I still will get cramps and my periods will sometimes be very heavy. I never got acne so that hasn't been a problem for me. If I were you I would steer clear of orsynthia and make this your last choice birth control."


"This is a fantastic form of birth control! I've been using it for about 8 months now and I absolutely love it. I have yet to experience any negative side effects. It's just so simple; insert and remove. One great benefit: my periods are extremely regular now."


"I got the Implanon about a year ago. In the beginning everything was wonderful and I had no symptoms. Then, about 7 months into it I started spotting, and my hair has stopped growing. After 5 months of straight spotting and gaining 25 pounds my doctor wants me off of it ASAP. This works for some people, but it definitely didn't work for me."


"I was diagnosed with a MRSA Impetigo skin infection and was prescribed the Bactrim DS as well as Bactroban ointment, therefore I cannot know which helped the most, but it did work 95%. I stll have a pink area and the original cut that started this all is still slightly visible. This oral med made me feel horrible. Everyday, after the third day, I was nauseous about an hour after taking it and several times had to take Zofran 8mg which did help.  My stomach was a roller coaster and the headaches were really bad.  I have Daily Chronic Headache which is daily migraines. But I get C spine nerve ablations which allows me to be 90% migraine free for about 1 year. During the 10 days the migraines came back and with a vengence. Glad to be done."


"I have my life back.

I became incapable of normal day to day life through a combination of major depression and anxiety. I almost lost my relationship, my future - my life.

I was first put on fluoxotine with  another medication  and CBT by a useless dr. I opened my mind to try again which was brave after my first fail, and look at me now giving myself a pat on the back!

I am so excited to start the rest of my life with this new and hopeful outlook!! I am on 50mg and the side effect for the first 2 weeks were well worth pushing through.

Goodluck and stay openminded everyone! It does get better and there is a way out of the dark! %u263A"


"It's been only two days but I don't feel any itching or flakiness or redness. Is it normal or does that mean the medicine isn't working? I feel a better texture on my face though. Please help!"


"On the plus side, this pill did the job. I certainly did not get pregnant over the 9 months I was on it. That's it. On the bad side, this pill gave me the worst acne I have ever had. It was long until I realized that it was this pill causing my acne. Stopped taking it, and acne went away. Scars are still fading. "


"Just started on Victoza 3 days ago.  Self injection seems a bit daunting at first, but in reality, it's nothing.  No nausea at 0.6  so soon to 1.2.  Right now I weigh 295 pounds, and should weigh 180, so we'll see what happens.  Morning blood sugar this morning was 93.  I can live with THAT.

By the way, "eggy burps" usually means your stomach flora are dead, and you need live culture yogurt, or acidophilus milk to re-establish your colony.

--Jerry"


"This is the ONLY medicine in the benzodiazepine family that is useful to me for BOTH panic attacks AND sleep! Great results."


"I have extreme dental anxiety.  The dentist prescribed 3 mg an hour prior to dental work along with a valium the evening before and the procedure went wonderful.  I did not feel any pain although I was a bit loopy the rest of the day  :)  I went home after the procedure and went to bed.  No lingering effects. I had 2 teeth pulled, deep cleaning, prep work for a bridge and a temporary bridge installed."


"Aviane works very well in preventing unwanted pregnancies. I have shorter and lighter cycles. However, I've gained 15 lbs on Aviane and my breasts have went up a cup size and I already had huge breast. Also, I noticed myself being more moody and having side effects such as nausea and headaches. Overall, the Aviane is okay."


"I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder in 2001. I immediately started taking Paxil. At 40mg/day I felt GREAT! No more panic attacks and my concentration improved significantly! For those that find that Paxil does NOT work, please have your thyroid checked. Thyroid problems are closely interconnected with anxiety/depression disorders! I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease of the Thyroid as well as Hypothyroid (underactive thyroid) at the same time I was diagnosed with my Panic Disorder. My Paxil combined with Synthroid (a thyroid hormone) has put me back to normal. It's been 11 years now! Cheers!"


"This birth control insertion wasn't painful at all for me. I got it inserted May 31 2017. I spotted after it got put in and I've been bleeding ever since. I don't know when I will stop bleeding but I hope it's soon. I love it so far. It's like it isn't there. It doesn't bother me. I just wish I would stop bleeding."


"Granted this is one of only two different birth control pills I have ever used, but it has been extremely easy to deal with. I have not gained weight, yes there can be a little bit of breakthrough bleeding in the first few months, but that is completely normal for acclimating physically to the pill. This pill is an example of how great it is to take a low dose birth control pill. All the effectiveness without the awful side effects. My periods are regular on this pill to the point where I can predict what day and even time of day each month I will get them. I have been on Aviane for 7 1/2 years now and would never switch."


"I have lived with Generalized Anxiety Disorder for as long as I can remember, like being sick before going to school every morning (I'm now 40).  Nearly a year ago, my doctor tried me on Citalopram, mainly to help with headaches and muscle tension, but he commented it might help my anxiety as well (have had counseling sessions and Prozac, none much use).  A couple of months in, I was astonished at how something I had come to live with was ruling my life and began to think differently about day to day life and enjoy things I used to worry endlessly about.

However, I can now not come off them.  I have tried to stop, but the GAD just comes back, worse than it was before."


"This medication caused me to have major side effects and I do not recommend taking it to anyone."


"I've had my thyroid removed 10 months ago and I started taking the lowest dose of Levothyroxine (generic) six weeks after the surgery. I had my blood work done and dosage adjusted every six weeks until I ended up at 137 mcg daily, 5 months after the surgery. Then I switched to Synthroid brand. All this adjusting was done by an endocrinologist. I feel great, definitely much better than before the surgery when I suffered from severe hyperthyroidism. I did gain some weight right after the surgery but once the dosage was correct, I was able to lose the pounds easily. All of my other symptoms (hair loss, abnormal sweating, fatigue) were gone once the dosage was correct. The right dosage is extremely important."


"22 year old with a history of anxiety, and have found absolutely no issues with Yaz. Decided to make the switch after feeling overly emotional on Levlen. Was a little reluctant after reading reviews, but haven't experienced any side-effects at all, or at least if I have, they've been too minimal for me to notice!"


"Very good. Have had it for 5 yrs. This is my renewal year and the replacement went well."


"I've been doing the infusion for three months now. It hasn't improved any of my symptoms at all. Day of infusion I get severe low back/hip pain & I'm exhausted. The two days following I sleep a lot & feel awful."


"Wonder drug in my opinion. It cleared me up in 2.5 days and I discontinued use. I almost didn't believe I actually WAS sick in the first place because of how quickly it worked... I thought maybe it was allergy?  Skeptic and Non- compliant patient, I know.  It came back 3 weeks later.... I'm not as successful this time around.... day 4 and not much relief yet... but I WILL continue the 10 days this time.  I learned my lesson."


"These have saved my life, I've been on the patch for 3 months, 25 mcg, every 48 hours. I think maybe one more adjustment will do it. Keep in mind they are to be used with a breakthrough medicine also. Well since I've been on patches I forgot about pills. Still have to take them though. I have 6 year old boy I can play with him again. That means the world to me. Give them time to work, and it took 3 adjustments to get them right, it took 6 weeks, three 2 wk trial periods. Word of warning my doctor went on vacation during trial period, I had only been taking them for a month, the withdraws were very bad. As soon as he got back I couldn't wait to start on them again. That says a lot. You have to plan ahead with these meds. Call 4 or 5 days before refill."


"Horrible product.  I regret ever getting this inserted. Nothing but heavier periods, headaches, mood swings, weight gain, just all around pain in the ass.  I had it removed over 2 years ago, and my body is completely out of whack from it.  I cannot get pregnant (have been trying to have our 2nd for over a year now) and what was regular periods now go magically missing 3 months at a time.  This should be taken off the market.  Thank you Mirena for making me infertile. *insert sarcasm*"


"Gave me very very Bad cramps with minimal bowl movement. I would never recommend this to anyone"


"Second time I have used, first was for a 3 day cruise this time for 5. I was OK while wearing it but a few hours after I took it off I got dizzy and very nauseated with blurred vision. Dramamine helped some. Next day I felt awful but ran a half Marathon and ended up in urgent care because I was so nauseated after and my arms were tingling. He gave me meclazine which has helped some but its still going in 4 days later. Hoping it ends soon."


"I have been on Sprintec for about 6 months. It has been great with preventing pregnancy and keep my face clear, besides the occasional break out right before my period. BUT...about an hour or so after I take my pill I get extremely nauseous. I've tried taking it with food or right before I eat but nothing seems to help. It eventually goes away but its very frustrating to deal with it everyday."


"Horrible, was on 8mg suboxe a day for a week and my doctor just switched randomly after I told him I did not want bunavail he gave me 3 weeks worth and it sucks the depression I get in the middle of the day I still feel shitty and still want to use! I actually went and relapsed after taking 2 4.2 mg tabs and almost felt the full feeling from the relapse was falling out a lil bit and everything! That never would have worked if I was even on 8mg of Suboxone. Can't wait to get back to doctor and make him switch me back. The depression I get from even the slightest withdrawal off bunavail is awful. Tell your doctor u don't want bunavail! I believe the true reason they made this stuff is because people cannot inject it like they can suboxone"


"Im a 22 year old college student and today, I received my Skyla IUD. I must say I, I  read so many reviews on the days leading up to my insertion. I was anxious and nervous about the pain and cramping. My nurse practicioner talked me throughout the whole process and I even had a nurse holding my hand. It was absolutely not painful at all, definitely uncomfortable but no pain. I did experience some moderate cramping but that subsided after 30 seconds. I'm only on day 1 so I don't know what the next few days will hold but I'm expecting some cramping. All in all, DON'T be afraid to get this like I was!"


"This drug is AMAZING!  After I taken this medicine I was back to myself!  I was barely walking, my hands were throbbing and killing me, pain behind my knees, I have something that is attacking all my joints, my orthropedic Dr. subscribed this to me until I could see an R.A. Dr."


"I have found this medicine very helpful.  There was an adjustment period with headaches and dizziness.  But it did get better, and the improvements are well worth it."


"At first, between the spontaneous nausea, diarrhea, and brain zaps, I thought I couldn't handle it.  I have been on every SSRI known to science including Cymbalta.  The side effects of Viibryd were so bad when I went to 20mg so I ask my Doctor if we could just go back to the 10mg for a couple more weeks.  2 days after that decision, things really cleared up.  The nausea softened and Imodium AD took care of the Diarrhea.  Suddenly, I felt so much better and my libido came roaring back.  I haven't felt this good in many many years.  But, I had to go through hell to get to this point. This is not your usual medication. It takes perseverance, dedication and a lot of patience. Plan to spend 2, 3 or 4 months to adapt- but it's worth it."


"So I took the shot of august of 2015 and it was all good for a while. Then by the next year in august I got my shot. It had been a year since I was on it. Then for pretty much the next 3 months all I did was bleed. And it was very heavy. I had talked to my nurse and she said if it haven't gone down that something wasent right. Well when I went back to get my next shot and at this point I still had been bleeding and I was considering switching to something else. There was a different nurse there and we talked about switching me. So I got on the ortho cyclen 28s and I only bleed for the first like maybe 3 days and it was very light and the color was brown. And I haven't bleed since. The depo not only mucked me up but also decreased my sex with my man"


"I found the mirena great. It wasn't very painful to have put in. It took 6/8 months to settle. For the first month's I had bleeding on and off all month. After 8 months I hadn't any periods. I replaced it with a new coil after 5 years.

The only side effects I noticed were ance between 8months and 12 months."


"Would give this a 10. Have tried every anxiety/depression, SSRIs and MAOIs, etc. out there. One day on this and I felt wonderful, like I woke up as a new normal person. Yes you may gain a lot of weight but only if you eat carbs. You just cannot take this and eat chips, candy, etc. Lean meats, proteins and veg and you will have NO problems, the effect is worth it. If you can put the fork down, it can change your life. My Dr. warned me about the potential for weight gain, but told me he thought I had the willpower to resist the cravings to eat junk, which I did. Try it."


"Female over 30 here. I have had IBS-D for about 3 years since I had my gallbladder removed. I've only been taking Viberzi for a couple of days so far and while I started getting abdominal cramps day two, they're not awful and something I hope will not get worse, but I'm having maybe 2 bm's a day and not running to the toilet every time food touches my lips. It's such a relief to not have bathroom issues every time I eat anything- I'm praying this keeps working and the cramps go awayl with time."


"Took first pill yesterday, later on that day I started feeling lightheaded and dizzy, and by evening headachy. This morning I looked at this sight and saw that dizziness was one of side effects. "


"amazing only thing that worked on a stubborn toe nail fungus.  Within 2 weeks I noticed that a new healthy nail was emerging from the nail bed and the nasty one was growing out.  There is no more new accumulation of keratin under my nail, no more gross odour and no more pain!!   It has been 1.5mnths.  I have maybe a 1/2 inch of ugly old nail at the tip of toenail left before it all becomes an awful memory.  I am so happy!!! I will continue a little bit past the point of it being completely gone just to be sure.  Then, I can paint my toenails once in a while again because I want to- not because I have to to wear sandals."


"I started taking this pill, because the other one orsythia was making me feel sad and angry before or after my cycle.  So Dr prescribed this one.  I took it for a month. Changing pills made me have spotting for two weeks then I notice I did not wanted to run, walk, or clean. I had no desire to do anything at all. It made me feel like someone hit me with a tranquilizer I hated the feeling. Now I went back to my other one but I'm back to been sad distant from my family it sucks that birth control can change the way you are."


"I've been taking this for 6 months. First just let me say that ever since I started my VERY first pill I have had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Since the first pill until now we have never wore a condom. I didn't even have my period until the 5th pack. My face cleared up and I actually lost weight!! BUT I was always very tired and emotional. I've started having breakthrough bleeding and horrible acne. My insurance wont cover this so I have to pay 60.00$ a month. That's not bad but I heard that you can get other ones for free. Because of the breakthrough bleeding I am now switching to Sprintec 28. Everybody is different give it a try!!"


"Going on my second year. I bled consistently for the first 3 months, then my period would come every other month, alternating being super light or morbidly heavy.  The first full year I would get painful menstrual cramps, whether I was on my cycle or not. Since I have started my second year I have noticed that my cycle has started and not left. I've been on my period for two months. The first month was really light, but lately the volume has increased significantly.  I will note that I have Graves Desease which makes my hormone levels naturally very high and I think that's a factor."


"My doctor switched me to Sprintec-28 from Levora. I was on Levora for 10 years and still suffered from mild/severe acne. Once I switched to Sprintec, within 3 months my skin cleared up! If you continue daily face care, including washing your face daily with mild cleansers and moisturizers, acne will subside."


"I have been taking arimidex for 2 months. Within the first two weeks my osteoarthritis has deteriorated from tolerable to barely able to walk. I can not stand for long periods. My knees get stiff each time I sit. I have received a series if Ortho visc injections and am hoping for a miracle. I must keep working for insurance coverage. I have vision changes, chest and muscle pain,also. I have added fosamax due to the risk of calcium loss since I was diagnosed with osteopenia at the same time as stage 1 breast cancer. I am expertiencing more fatigue with arimidex than after radiation. I am not sure if I can tough this out for five years!"


"I took for 5 days but it didn't help at all. Now starting Levofloxacin "


"Started this in May 2015 and side effects were life threatening. F, 5'6" and 117lbs. I take 75 mg adderall a day. I started to have severe anxiety attacks and the doctor gave me 2 packs of viibryd samples from the medicine room and put me on this devil drug. Background I have Addison's Disease which is pretty much just your body becoming drama queen and fight or fight responses are skewed and amplified. Normal BP WAS 80/40; 2 weeks in pulse was 150  BP 200/150. Diarrhea all day all night!!I developed Serotonin Dyndrome from my regular meds and this. I was in cardiac arrest and almost didn't come out. BP STILL HIGH normal is 145/100 now and it's caused so much more with anxiety so it sucks"


"Started taking toradol before diagnosed with fibromyalgia, it did little for my joint pain but helped some with my arthritis. For fibromyalgia it was pretty usless and I ended up after several long painful months having to go to opiates and chose to leave my job verses caring for patients while medicated."


"I started Zoloft in July.  I never wanted to be on medication this was my last resort. I was a wreck mentally.  I was only stable the week after my period, I would get very moody.  My moods range from depression to panic attacks and so forth.  The first 3 days were the hardest, the medicine seemed to make my symptoms worse than after about day 5 I felt the medicine start to do the opposite effect and I was more at ease. I am completing my fifth month on Zoloft and I am sure glad I started it.  I am back to my old self but I'm not zoned out.  I still have my real emotions, I'm just not as touchy as I was before Zoloft.  I can get through the little things without having a mental breakdown."


"Update: Started Qsymia on 3/23/17 and today is 10/27/17. Little over 7 months. I’m on the 7.5/46mg dosage. I’m a 29 yo female 5’8”. Starting weight was 353.0lbs. Today my scale said 304.9lbs. 48.1lbs down. The lowest I’ve seen is 302. I’m at a period where my weight is stalling a little. I don’t think it’s because the dosage isn’t working but because this happens ever so often. I’ll lose pretty consistently then get to a bit of a plateau and then lose again. It’s frustrating but I just keep doing what I’m doing and don’t give up and the weight continues to come off again. Again, my diet has only changed in that I eat a lot less food and drink way more water. I’m about to start exercise on a more consistent basis. Till next time!"


"I was diagnosed with hyperplasia. I was experiencing very heavy, clotty periods for YEARS. I thought this was normal until I had a month long period. This pill is heaven sent. I have not had a period for about 8 months, have lost a tone of weight, have more energy than I have had in years and I would say the only side effect is tender breasts. I cannot guarantee this result for everyone but clearly I was no producing my own progesterone."


"I got nexplanon in 11/14. It's been a few months & it works great. No pregnancy scares & no loss of sex drive. Unfortunately, side effects are heavily weighing on me. I have been so depressed ever since I got it. I don't feel like doing anything but cry. I have intense mood swings where within 5 minutes I'll change from excited to hating everything for no reason. It's even taking a toll on my relationship. I'm thinking a about removing it in a few months if my mental state isn't better. If you are already depressed DO NOT get it.

PS: lots of breakouts to be had & depigmentation on skin."


"I love it, it helps me succeed in subjects/ work tasks that I have struggled with so much in the past which has affected my self esteem. I have been on it for 5 years. I take 20 mg twice a day, and feel a need to go up a bit for the dosage, it's been a while and doesn't feel as effective. "


"Linzess is a wonderful medicine. Provides optimal relief
of chronic constipation within hours of ingesting it, without any cramping that I have experienced with similar medicines & over the counter laxatives!"


"Firstly it is worth noting that I chose this form of birth control as a complete last resort and rather hesitently, I have tried 3 different types of combined pill, a progesterone only pill and a Nexplanon (bled everyday for 18 months) I am 24. I also suffered from constant yeast infections, my doctor said it was worth a go otherwise I would have to rely just on condoms. So I had the Mirena inserted about two months ago and what can I say?? My breasts are no longer sore, my spots have improved, I've lost over half a stone, not one bit of spotting (a real worry) and the most important thing of all....no thrush! I am absolutely gobsmacked! My sex drive is slowly returning also, it seems mad that such a small device can seemingly mend years of infections."