"On it again for OCD and depression. Actually still tired after 6 weeks switched to night and screws up my sleep pattern. Not sure when to take it. It does help but can you live this tired forever?."


"Didn't do bad on .06 the first week but still had a strong urge to eat. Had diarrhea and headaches. Then I started 1.2 two days ago and today I was so nauseated I prayed to vomit. Then I started vomiting and it won't stop. I take medication other than victoza every night at bedtime including metformin and a few minutes ago I threw up most of my pills from last night still intact but swollen. The food from 4 days ago smelled like roadkill. I fear how long it will be before someone dies of an overdose from old medication in their stomach not digesting in time for future doses. It's been more than 20 hours since I ingested anything but water and a vanilla breakfast shake. I will not be taking my regular meds tonight. Victoza is out!!!!!!"


"Following the death of my 3 year old daughter I started taking this also Valdoxan at night and anti calm during the day I also suffer from anxiety , Prozac has helped me get up in the day time and go out and changed my attitude also obviously it's false happiness but it helps me forget my pain and have a giggle during the day it eases my pain"


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


"Very effective but some side effects. Causes weight gain. Potential cardiac health risks. Has some unintended good side effects too though."


"Tried everything from Depakote to Lithium and every antidepressant with them. Finally paired Lamictal (Lamotrigine) with Lexapro (Escitalopram,) and hit the jackpot! I'm Unipolar (severe depressive,) and the 300mg ER Lamotrigine with 20mg Lexapro has kept me totally mood-balanced and low-anxiety. After 20 years of different meds, I finally feel like myself."


"I’m giving this medicine 2 stars because it worked the first couple of time and then went down hill from there. I feel like  my body got used to it so quick because I have suffered from allergies as a kid or my allergies are just that bad that the pill doesn’t work anymore. I have even taken two pills as desperation to help before the 24 hours and NOTHING. Save your money"


"Negative side effects:
1. Weight gain: I'm very petite, & I workout at least 4 times a week. I track my activity using a Fitbit, & while taking this BC my activity was actually higher than the previous month. That being said, I still gained about 7 pounds. My appetite increased, but not enough to justify this weight gain. By my calculations, I should have been losing weight due to higher activity levels. Additionally, the eight gain only occurred around my mid section, & felt bloated and uncomfortable.
2. Mood Swings: I rarely cry, and when I do it's for good reason. With this BC, I wanted to cry over everything.
3. Acne- My skin was clear before taking this, & now I have cystic acne all over my forehead and cheeks."


"after 4 weeks on this medication my partner of 18 years a 35 year old man died from its side effects"


"I just started taking Topamax a little over 2 weeks ago. I am up to 100 mg a day.  I am starting to really notice some short term memory issues, however I have not had a migraine, let alone a single headache since starting the medicines. Everything has started tasting weird since starting the 100mg dose.  I used to drink at least 4 cups of coffee a day and can't stand to drink it at all.  The bonus is that it has helped with the caffeine withdrawal. I am also a smoker and it has helped reduce my craving for tobacco! I have read a lot of the posts on here and am seriously concerned about many of the side effects such as hair loss.  However the weight loss aspect is really appealing. I haven't lost anything yet though."


"I have been on Pristiq for 9 months now. I had the night sweats in the beginning and they went away after about 3 weeks. I thought the only other side effect I've experienced was when I would forget to take a pill. The next day I would be dizzy and would snap at people. The following day would be back to normal. I also have a bite guard to help with the jaw at night. I don't use it that often. I noticed in the past week my depression returning slightly. I was confused because Pristiq has worked wonders for me. Realized I have a sensitivity to caffeine. I love Dr. Pepper and quit drinking it when I started Pristiq. Started drinking DP again and had stomach problems and depression. So no more caffeine! I take 50mg."


"I have used this medication for over 3 years now. Just recently I was told to take 2 instead of one since my migraines seem to be getting worse each time (I blame it on MS). Nothing else works for me. I can deal with the kids bickering. I carry this drug with me always! "


"Use of lidocaine injection to numb insertion sight for IV resulted in burning sensation in the vein that traveled to the heart in 10-15 seconds. This was followed by pale skin, cold sweat, BPdrop and unconciousness for approx.15 minutes.  I feel usage in my case was unnecessary, dangerous, andinaffective as it had worn of by the time IV was inserted."


"Switched from Yasmin to Tri-Sprintec (third type of pill I've tried) and I had an awful experience. I barely gave it a month before calling my doc to switch to a new pill-my body reacted terribly to it. Experienced persistent itching rash (mild allergic reaction), extreme vaginal dryness, fatigue, weight gain, and mild acne (where it used to be controlled on my other pills). "


"I have to share my experience. I have developed anxiety over the last few months. Small panic attacks, moody behavior. My Doctor prescribed me the 4 week introduction pack 10mg I must be super sensitive. I took one pill and within an hour I was unable to function. Severe mania, made my anxiety worse. My eyes started to get really sensitive. This is the day after and I am still suffering. "


"As anti smoking job, yes it did the job. But DO NOT drink alcohol while taking these. Nowhere does it say not to do this and I was not made aware of this when prescribed them up until this point I thought that the tablets were amazing.
 Until I went to a friends party, I remember arriving and that is pretty much it. I suffered what has been called a 'psychotic episode' I was abusive and rude to close friends, relatives and people I have never even met before.All of which is completely out of character for me. I have no recollection of any of the night, all 6 hours of it and am only aware of my behaviour through what others have told me. In the days after I became very depressed and anxious."


"I get bad reaction to the adhesive. The redness stays for weeks and itches so bad. I clean the area with acetone to remove the adhesive residue and then clean it with alcohol. Hope you guys will create one for sensitive adhesive like sensitive bandage. The product helps with overactive bladder I just hope the itch and redness will go away. Been using this patch for a month."


"I have MDD, GAD, and ADHD. The worse trifecta in my opinion. The reason why is because when I start treating one disorder the others get worse. Well I had gotten my MDD and GAD in check and on to treat my ADHD so I was given a very low dose of Adderall XR (10mg). It was way too over stimulating for me. I had so much anxiety that I couldn't even focus which is what Adderall is supposed to help you do. So I switched over to 5mg Adderall XR and while my anxiety didn't shoot up like the last dosage it still was ineffective."


"This medication saved my life. In 2015, my depression and anxiety were so horrible. I was sad and/or angry all the time and I was having 1-3 panic attacks a day. I've been suffering with depression since about 4th grade (I'm almost 21 now) but my anxiety didn't really get aggressive until I was a sophomore in high school. After I graduated is when it became a really big problem for me. I stopped taking Zoloft in 2015 after a few months because I lost my insurance. I got put back on it in May of 2016. It's been nearly a year and I'm a brand new person. Happier, funnier, more full of life, more excited about life, I feel incredible! I only have about 1 panic attack every 2-4 months and my mood is positive and amazing! So happy to have this"


"I have been using this combination, first as Qysmia, ($150/month) then as a phentermine/Topamax ($34/month) prescribed separately by my Dr. ALONG with Weight Watchers and this combination works GREAT!  It totally has me NOT thinking about food all the time, especially when I'm bored.  My mind used to think about what to eat next, or what would taste good, so I snacked all the time, with the meds it really has me not thinking those thoughts.  I still feel hungry when I'm hungry, but not in between meals.  Plus WW helps with portion control, so I can still eat the foods I want and not feel deprived of pizza (my favorite) which I eat every week.  I do recommend this weight loss regimen.  So far I've lost 25 pounds over 3 months."


"It is unbelieveable.  I have hurt so badly and for so long.,  Finally I got a caring Doctor that actually listened to me.  He spent about 45 minutes talking to me.  I have had a spinal fusion and both hips replaced.  The discs above and below the fusion are going bad  I found a doctor that prescribed the MS and I am almost pain free.  I am afraid to take a deep breath.  It has been so long since I could do the most ordinary things like push the grocery cart and walk up an incline.  I think this drug is wonderful.  I haven't had the up and down ride you get with hydrocodone,"


"Very good improvement"


"I have been on Geodon for over 4 years now. Granted, it was tough to start this medication with excessive sleepiness, but I did not give up on it because my doctor really recommended it and we titrated up to 120 mg per day taken in 4 separate doses of 40 mg. Geodon is an integral part of my bipolar disorder regimen! It stabilizes me perfectly with lamotrigine and Wellbutrin XL. It's a miracle drug!"


"I have to rate this a 5/10 because on one hand it is REALLY effective. My husband and I use no form of backup contraceptives (i.e condoms) and have not fallen pregnant. I also rarely have periods, and when I do they are fairly light. However, on the other hand I have been on the implant for 1 year and 8 months, and have gained SO much weight. I have gained upwards of 30 pounds, and I have been trying to figure out why. My eating/fitness habits have not changed one bit since I got the implanon inserted, so it is quite obviously due to the implanon which seems to be a common complaint. I also have ZERO sex drive, bad mood swings, and periods of extreme lethargy. I am often too tired to do anything. I have an appointment for removal next week."


"I have been using Tri-Nessa for three months and it has been pretty good.  My doctor put it on me to balance my hormones and control my acne.  As for my acne, my skin was clearing up in the first two months and then steadily got worse again. Although my periods on Tri-Nessa have been extremely regular (which was not the case for me before) and I have had no negative side-effects."


"This broke my appetite especially for junk food. Lost weight at 5mg/day. Made neck skinny!
Increases the potency of gliperide. Only take 2.5mg Trajenta and 5mg gliperide with pill cutter. 90-100 blood sugar with much decreased spikes after meals, almost as if it repaired my body's regulation. Exercise daily. Better than Metformin, can have 1 beer now. Gas is worst current issue (from gliperide)."


"used levaquin for three days for sinusitis and congestion, both are gone, but I do have signifcant heart burn and loss of appitite, but no problems eating, sleeping, or itching."


"I smoked for 32 years and tried different times and products to help me stop but always failed.  My doctor and I agreed for me to try the Nicoderm CQ patch and it's really helping me. I have no urges to smoke and am now on Day 8.  The only thing I found out is that I have red swollen itchy skin where the patches were worn. Need to talk to the doctor but office is closed on the weekends.  I'm thinking I could be allergic to them but don't want to stop them because they are working for me"


"I have depression. Prozac did not help me. After 4 weeks and several side effects, the only positive experience was the fact that I didn't feel anything "bad" or "good". The worst was the major lack of motivation and loss of all interest in what I enjoyed in life. That was kind of the problem before the medicine. This is my second day off Prozac and I feel better each day. Good luck all."


"Honestly, this is the first and only birth control I've been on. I started taking it to prevent pregnancy about 11 months ago, and still currently on it. If you don't eat with the pill your going to feel sick , so I've learned to really stay on top of it. Besides that, the only other compliant I have is it makes me 5xs more emotional once my period rolls around, and I'm generally emotional anyways about some things so this really makes my moods only when on my period, very in the air! I would recommend this for first time birth control seekers as it has been working for me just fine (knock on wood). I would rate it a 9/10 because of the mood swings!"


"I took Doryx for 2 months and it worked. I stopped taking it and it started coming back in 2 months. Now I paid $270 to buy it again as my insurance would not cover it."


"I have been on Zoloft and Celexa, both just taking the edge off, for the last 7 yrs. I had been in a pretty deep depression for the last few months, so my PCP suggested Viibryd. She told me to take it in the morning with food for the nausea. I took the 10mg dose with half my daily Celexa dose for the first week. I felt a difference on day 1. The clutter cleared up, unreasonable emotions were easier to control, I actually felt happy. I have experienced mild gastrointestinal issues, evening sweets cravings and stomach bloat, none of which I realized were side effects until reading up here. I am now on my second week of 40mg/day doses, feeling great. I combat the restless leg (read: whole body) by dosing in the morning with food. I have very high hopes for this medicine."


"Been taking for 27 years. Only drug that had any effect on my profound clinical depression of 15 years duration.  Gave me my life back.  Some side effects initially but minor compared to the relief of depression.  Wish it were more available to more people who are not helped by the more frequently used antidepressants."


"This medicine did wonders for me at 19 to 20yrs of age. I slipped into a severe depression. I had to think about WHAT TO THINK ABOUT. Felt like my mind would go blank at any moment. But after being given this medicine, within 3 weeks I snapped out of it. I stopped taking it and haven't needed it again since. But it is a comfort to know it is there should I ever go through that again. "


"I was on antidepressants for many years. The other antidepressants made me hyper, anxious and and I had mood swings (sometimes several during a matter of hours). I am finally being treated by a good psych doc and he prescribed this great mood stabilizer for me. Now on 75 mgs once daily and I have been taking this for 7 weeks. I did have thinning hair; take multivitamin and Vitamin D and notice difference!  I feel better, don't get angry at work, moods more even and am able to think clearly.  I wake up at night with terrible sweats and don't know what that is about (will discuss with doc next week).  I walk a lot and exercise is excellent for the body and mind. Wish I had this medication 30 years ago."


"I have taken Trazodone since I was 16 (I'm 25 now). I started out at 50 mg but found that 100 mg was the best for me. I honestly don't know what I would do without it. I fall asleep anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour after taking it (depending on how awake or tired I am).  The only downside for me is that I literally cannot sleep a wink without taking it. I know part of it is physiological, but I have also developed a dependence over the years. I'd like to be able to sleep on my own eventually but it just works too well!"


"My doctor told me that it might take time to work, yet, my asthma symptoms disappeared the first day! I have suffered with asthma for thirteen years. After a few years with an inhaled cortical steroid, I developed Cushings' syndrome, so I could no longer take them.
My doctors have tried to control my asthma with a combination of medications not containing steroids, including some COPD meds. Over the years, my symptoms became more severe and more frequent.
For the past several years, I was bedridden about half the time. I had asthma attacks even with no common triggers. I used a nebulizer and albuterol six times a day.
Since starting Nucala two months ago, I am symptom free and up from bed, living my glorious life!"


"Effective but on the slightly week side."


"I was amazed at how quickly Otezla worked on my Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis. I was ecstatic and I had absolutely no side effects.  Unfortunately, it was short lived and 5 months later Otezla stopped completely working for me."


"Lexapro has helped my anxiety and depression and I am glad to be on it. Started in January of 2002 and it brought me back to my senses and I was able to get out of a bad relationship and meet my husband. The side effects are minimal and blend into my daily life without much thought. Sexual side effects can be frustrating but my husband and I have a system figured out that works for us. I will be upping to 20 mg from 15 mg because of some social anxiety over the last few months from a job loss and the isolation and excess worry that followed. For panic, I take klonopin which has been a life saver. Once Lexapro kicked in, I felt like I had always wanted to feel since the age of 15 - normal! Not sad, not scared, not worried or anxious."


"I have been taking lexapro for about six months now.  I was put on it for a panic attack and mild depression.  I am someone who never takes meds unless I have too and was very worried about being on this drug because I feared the side affects when it would be time to get off.
I decided on therapy and lexapro.  I am only on ten milagrams, 39 and petite.  I can't say that this drug has caused me weight gain but if I am extra hungry I choose a healthier snack.  I will say that the first few days of taking the med I did feel tired,  and tense in my arms but I will say the panic attack attributed to that.  I am doing great I am more relaxed and happier .  Therapy is key too.  Hang in there and talk to someone!!"


"Headaches are crippling but it's worth it! I'm insulin resistant and was taking very high doses of Lantus, Novolog and Metformin. Now, I have severely cut the Novolog back to 3 to 5 units before meals if I need it at all! Lantus has been cut back as well. My sugars run from 90 to 120. First time in 2 years. I do seem to get a severe headache like once a week and some nausea."


"this medicine really has helped me out alot for my knees."


"Was constipated due to pain meds.  PCP recommended Miralax.  Made me very crappy and gassy.  Then told me to try Amitiza or Movantik -- both are very $$$ even with insurance.  Saw a GI and he recommended high fiber diet (basically done by mixing high fiber cereal with another tastier cereal) and then adding 30mL MOM.  Nothing happened.  Tried 45 and then 60 mL, but nothing.  I hadn't gone properly in 7 weeks and felt bloated, so I drank a heap of MOM -- gives you fluid -- and 7-8 hrs later, WOW!!  So much came out that I thought that I'd filled the entire bowl.  Fortunately, it's a power flusher toilet.  Took about 6 flushes but finally got it all down the drain.  Felt so good.  Now I won't wait as long.  If no BM in 2 wks, drink an bottle & GO!"


"I am on my second round of Implanon. I had the first one inserted in October 2007 and had the second one put in yesterday afternoon. My boyfriend and I absolutely love this birth control. I haven't ever had mood swings, weight gain, or depression. I have my periods regularly and all in all I very much love this form of birth control. Since I have gotten mine my 3 sisters have followed suit and none of them have any side effects either. Before I originally got the first one I did tons of research and discovered that Implanon is a better form of birth control than getting your tubes tied at 1 in 15,000 women getting pregnant when using Implanon where as have your tubes tied is a 1 in 12,000 chance of getting pregnant. I absolutely love it!"


"I've been on Gilenya for 5 months. People posting on blogs seem very concerned about the initial drop in heart rate. Mine dropped from 86 to 66 within a few hours and then went back to normal. They said that if it falls below 55 you just have to get up and walk around until it goes back up, so it's not as big a deal. I have had no other side effects and am thankful that I was diagnosed after there was a pill as a treatment option."


"Have had increasingly severe restless legs syndrome for 45 years.  Finally started using Requip about 12 years ago, and got relief from RLS at night, but had to be doing something physical or at least on my feet all day to keep it under control.  Got up to 3mg at bedtime, but that was causing horrible nasal decongestion every morning.
My doc suggested clonazepam, and the effect was absolutely amazing!  Wonderful, solid sleep every night.  But, even better, the RLS disappeared during the day, as well.  Daytime movies, meetings, and travel all now possible for the first time in decades!  Need only 0.2 mg each evening, and no adverse side effects or tolerance increase after more than a year.  This truly changed my life."


"I did my liletta insertion during my menstrual cycle and my doctor said thats fine cuz the insertion will be easier since my cervix or uterus will be more open and I did feel a tiny pinch. The nurse held my hand during that part and after that it was over. It took five minutes and than I went home. Because I had my period when  I got my liletta inserted cramping and pain was normal for me..but afterwards spotting is still there and I have mild cramps and back pain. I am in week 4 so its still too early for me to say if I like it  but for now its on and off but I am not bothered. I know everyone is different. I have 3 children so I don't plan to have anymore and I am 30 so this birth control works for me for now."


"My doctor has prescribed me Macrobid because I frequently suffer from urinary tract infections and, combined with a 44oz cranberry juice, I feel better same day."


"I've been on this pill for a month. I specifically asked my doctor for a low-dose pill because I have had really bad experiences with birth control in the past, from weight gain to ridiculous mood swings, PMS, to my sex drive gone, to constant spotting. I am a healthy, slim, active 37 year old. This pill is the BEST! It's like I am not on anything at all.  I have not gained any weight. No acne, no mood swings, and my sex drive has increased, actually. The only reason why I can't give it a 10 is because it is a little pricey and one thing I was not expecting was the boob growth! I was already a 32dd, and I am popping out of those bras already. My man is not complaining though....lol."


"Polystirex is the slow release formulation is it an edible plastic? thats what irritated most of your bowels...I have ibs and have had no similar side effects which amazes me. For cough eh its ok.  No better than hot tea like the other reviewer said...I'll stick with immediate release dmx. Not particularly happy about consuming plastic..."


"This was the worst experience ever. I inserted the egg and waited for a hour then I started to feel burning and itching. I got a wash cloth and wet it and rubbed it to sooth the pain but this only made it worse. I scratched myself and now I'm on my way to the doctor. I would never recommend this product ever. Do yourself a favor and don't use this product."


"I had 2 MRSA abscesses on my butt cheeks about 3 weeks ago (one was twice the size of a bar of soap). At first he tried doxycycline and bactrim but they did nothing.  He switched me to clindamycin and said that if it didn't start shrinking I would have to have surgery and IV vancomycin. Within 3 days 'bumpzilla' started shrinking and 2 weeks later it was gone. This clindamycin is very powerful, but it gives me occasional diarrhea and constant severe nausea. They say not to lay down after taking it but my abscess was so large I had to lay down; I never got any heartburn. This clindamycin is very powerful and for MRSA it is usually the last option before hospitalization. It worked quickly and was very effective."


"I'm 21 years old and have terrible Social Anxiety, Hypochondria, GAD, and Night Terrors. I've tried Xanax, Klonopin, and Ativan for my anxiety. Xanax didn't last long enough, Klonopin gave me moodiness, and Ativan did nothing. My doctor gives me Diazepam (Valium) 5 mg/four times a day and it's a MIRACLE. I can't tell you how tremendously Valium has improved my life. I'm constantly mellow now, can think straight, and sleep restfully at night. The effects also last all day and keep me anxiety-free. Valium has definitely given me my life back!"


"I took Sertraline for about a month. I know that typically it takes longer for SSRIs and other psychiatric medication to truly begin working, but the adverse effects I experienced from this drug were way too much to handle. For one, I couldn't sleep at all...like I mean at all. I lost so much weight from my lack of appetite that I actually ended up having to go to the hospital. Not to mention, my anxiety/panic attacks were so severe I almost got admitted to an inpatient facility. My only advice would be watch out for any sign of severe weight loss. I had pretty horrible experiences on this drug...I wish you all the best of luck."


"After many combos of medications used to control my IED (intermittent explosive disorder) within a few months of taking Seroquel, my rages stopped. This is an amazing and very effective medication. I'm only on Seroquel versus the 4 meds I was on prior"


"Levaquin started relieving symptoms in about three days, but developed terrible red, itchy skin rash after a morning outside. The rash covered me head to toe within two days with little red spots that then blistered and peeled. It was very uncomfortable and over the counter ointments didn't ease it."


"I tried to lose weight with diet and exercise for years. Doctor first put me on an expensive medication and it worked but I didn't want to pay $200 a month! doc told me about lomaira and how it could be used to target eating in the afternoon and reduce my exposure to too much medicine.

So far so good. No bad side effects and my appetite is definitely lower. I'm taking one tablet in the morning and a second before lunch."


"I have been on Yaz for hormonal acne for about 3 years now. Let me just say the first two years were awesome. No chin breakouts, less oily. Now for some reason it is no longer working. I am getting painful cysts again around my period. I thought it was temporary but I started noticing it in December and it is now September. I'm nervous to get off of it for fear it will be worse. It worked for me for some time but now I have to find something else."


"The only thing that has kicked each of the many sinus infections I've had over the years, including the one I picked up in Maui and had to fly home with--ended up with a double ear and sinus infection. Amoxicillin just won't do it for me."


"This was great birth control for the first 2 months. No mood swings, no weight gain, however my chest size did increase a little. My third month, unfortunately I started experiencing leg cramps which made me have to switch."


"After a month of pain that I could not bare.I had to go to the ER where I was diagnose with diverticulitis. I was on moxifloxacin and Tylenol. I had to go schedule a colonoscopy which shows nothing. I was revisited by the left side lower pain.
Had to get Cipro and flagyl. No fever but reduce appetite.
I am on but as stated by all, the metallic taste and feeling of weakness and sluggishness.
My second day on medication will update as time goes on."


"I have quinsy which is also known as a Peritonsilar abscess. I was put on this medication 300mg x 4 daily. I am having a not too bad experience with this. I already suffer from dry skin in the winter and it made it a bit worse. I have had to moisturize like crazy. One day I took before bed on an empty stomach and I had massive heartburn and I never get heart burn. I didn't even know what the pain was until I described it to my wife. It took me 10 tums and about 30 min for it to get to a point where I could sleep. Since then I have been fine if I take it with food and lots of water and I don't go line down right after taking either. The loose stool is to be expected as with most antibiotics but it wasn't as bad as the last antibiotics I had."


"I have been on Nucynta for about 3 months now taking 100 mg every 4-6 hours. It helps the pain but not enough but works better then hydro or Percocet. Now the doctor is putting me on the ER100 mg 2x a day and the regular 100 mg ever 6 hours between until they can get me into surgery but at times through the day my pain is almost gone. "


"I used zyban to quit smoking and after 2 weeks I no longer had the urge to smoke. I've been smoke free for over 23 years. I don't understand why it's not on the market to help people stop smoking. I smoked over 40 years and 2-3 packs a day"


"Worked great on my cough. Made me a bit restless though. I was able to take it during the day and not be sleepy, so that was a plus."


"Ambien or 'Zolped...' was terrible. I started hallucinating. Now, I do drink caffeine in the morning but it should not have this koo koo effect. My ceiling turned into peaceful, lit-up jellyfish tentacles and my pillow turned into a moving/billowing cloud of a worm. Pretty crazy but that is what I saw when I took this crap. I was dazed... it didn't initially help me fall asleep. Perhaps I'm allergic to Ambien, I have no idea. I believe I took it with 5 or 10mg of melatonin. Whew... that was a cocktail to go nuts. Stick with Tamazepam (Restoril)... way better"


"Perfect. Worked extremely fast. I was backed up for about 6 days before using fleet. I was scared to use it at first, but the lube on the tip made the experience as painless as it could be. I had relief in 5 minutes."


"I took two of these for a migraine and it just made it worse."


"I'm a 46 yr old female athlete with a BMI of 21 and BP was 161/100 (go figure). I tried several medications and suffered side effects - e.g. amlodipine (swelling), lisinopril (coughing), valsartan (diarrhea). I feel great on 50 MG of losartan. No side effects."


"I've been taking this medication 10mg 4 x a day and it has really helped. I was initially taking hydrocodone for about a year until having surgery (Fusion and Laminectomy - L5 S1) and I have to agree with some of you, when I first started taking it, it worked great and provided relief for about 5 to 6 hours. Now after 6 months, it doesn't seem to be working as it used to but I will be talking with my doctor next month regarding this issue. It seems to only work 3 to 4 hours and does not provide relief like it used to when I first started taking it. I broke one tablet in half since they're scored and took 15mg and this worked but it tells me I'm becoming or am dependent on it. I tried to go without it for 3 days and I hurt worse and vomited."


"Tooth was decaying and infection hit. So I was given this drug and within 2 days my infection has decreased."


"Yes, definitely helps with weight loss. However, side effects worsened for me instead of improving. I lost 10 lbs before I even got to the last dosage (less than 4 weeks). When I increased to 2.4, my body went crazy. Heart palpitations, trouble sleeping was horrible. The nausea in the first days was a piece of cake. Had to quit coffee to avoid my heart going crazy. I tried reducing my dose, side effects continued to worsen. I say if you are lucky to have manageable side effects, go for it, but destroying my heart isn't worth it. I'm sitting here now, can't fall asleep and worried about having a heart attack. I have had chest pains all day. Proceed with caution."


"Caused severe nausea even when taken with meals."


"Every day I'm nauseous and headaches. It works great though."


"23 y.o - Gave me cystic acne down my spine (that I never had) that took 6-7 months to resolve, horrible cramps, a cyst on my right ovary, and made sex painful. The insertion felt horrible,  and having to check my strings monthly, was pretty annoying. This is the most abnormal response to any birth control (pill or ring) I have personally experienced."


"I was on Cyclafem for about three years and started having horrible cramps outside of the week of my period. It also made me extremely tired and gain weight. I just switched and I am feeling better so hopefully it stays like this."


"Horrible drug. You feel sicker than before and the nausea does keep you up at night even if you try to eat more. I hate it. Not taking it anymore and I saw online  it can cause heart electrical signals to go chaotic according to fda. So why are they still prescribing this?"


"After I noticed my Levora birth control was no longer helping my face stay clear of PMS-related acne, among other symptoms, I asked my doctor to switch me to a new birth control. She gave me Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I just started my second month on February 21st during the week of my period. My period came as a surprise because I had absolutely NO PMS symptoms. No breaking out, no migraines and no cramps. I have not experienced any side effects with this birth control, either. My doctor made an excellent choice for me. I hope my second month will be just as successful."


"When I was found to have MS I was put on Rebif  for 6 months until Gilenya became available. The side effects on Rebif were severe.I was never able to eliminate them. After only 3 weeks on Gilenya, I couldn't believe how much better I felt. Not only were there no side effects noticed, but I actually felt better than I've felt for several years. It has noticably improved my life."


"I was on Yaz for almost a year. I gained 25 pounds and am heavier than I've ever been in my life! I've never, ever had a problem with weight gain before. After being on it for a couple months, I started getting weekly headaches. Really bad ones. I decided to go off of Yaz to see if the headaches would go away and I'd stop gaining weight. Sure enough, after about 2 weeks the headaches stopped completely. I haven't gained any more weight either, and I've been off of Yaz for about a year now. Unfortunately, I'm having problems losing all the weight I gained!"


"Really good for sleep when not too anxious(25mg) but when over anxious doesn't work for me. I didn't find it very good for suicidal tendencies/depression."


"My psychiatrist put me on this medication for treatment of acne. It worked for about 2 months after I was initially on it. Now it doesn't work at all. I have just as much acne as I did before even though I take it twice a day. I've tried topical creams too, but nothing helps."


"Was give flowmax on Monday to help with frequent trips to bathroom.
On Tuesday my tooth started hurting so I went to the Dentist only to be sent home with hope that it will just go away. The pain got worse and so intense that Thursday I went back to the Dentist who said he could see no reason for the pain so sent me to a specialist dentist 100 miles from my house.  I had xrays hot and cold treatments and was sent home with more pain pills.
I ONLY TOOK  TWO FLOMAX PILLS, ONE MONDAY AND ONE TUESDAY .
ON THE DRIVE HOME MY PAIN STARTED TO GO AWAY .

I CALLED THE DR THAT GAVE ME THE FLOMAX HE SAID STOP CAN CAUSE TOOTH PAIN."


"I have PCOS and have struggled with weight loss my whole life. I've been on Phentermine for about 3 and a half months now. I started at 265 and am now at 229. So I've lost 36 pounds. I diet with this medication because I won't let myself gain it back when my times up. I eat around 1600 calories a day And only drink water or teas with honey. This medication has changed my life and I love it. I do have dry mouth. And the energy messes with my sleep most nights. But it's great and I recommend it to people often"


"Replaced seroquel with this med, depression worsened after about a week."


"In my first week of zyban
Need to give up as I smoke a pack a day
Feeling nauseous, last night had a severe headache and woke up thinking I could levitate and fly after having the weirdest out there dream - it really felt believable.
Anyway going to continue and pray it works, will report back at a later date."


"I am taking this for my chronic pain, along with Hydrocodone 15mg x 4 daily for breakthrough pain. These seem to work well for me but I end up sleeping A LOT because of them. "


"Suboxone is a "MIRACLE"  and has saved my life from abusing prescription painkillers for 3 years. I was taking up to twelve 10mg Percocets everyday for those 3 years and thought I could never escape the "percs". I finally found the BEST doctor in the world who actually listens and cares about my situation and started me on Suboxone and now I've been clean for over a year and never had cravings for Percocets while taking Suboxone. Suboxone lets me live my life feeling not "high" but normal.

Now 10/9/10 there is Suboxone Film and its outstanding. Works so much better than the orange tablets. "


"I've had my Nexplanon for 18 months. It has prevented pregnancy..... so it gets a score of 10 for that.

I have also been lucky because my periods have all but stopped! Love that!

However, I am trying to get an appointment as I speak to have it removed, for these reasons:

Weight gain.... About 20 pounds.

Tired, cranky, and depressed (just feel like crap EVERY DAY).

An increase in RLS episodes..... By about 50%.

It wasn't for me."


"I started taking this birth control 2 months ago and it has been the WORST experience for me. The crazy mood swings that I developed while on this medication made a huge impact on the way I treated my boyfriend and my family. I broke up with my boyfriend twice over ridiculous reasons because my emotions were so crazy! Also my acne on my face has never been worse. I never break out when NOT on birth control and all of the sudden while on this I have severe acne. I didn't even finish my last week of my 2nd month. I told my boyfriend I would rather use condoms and/or not have sex right now then feel like this. I haven't had a pill in 3 days, my face is already clear and my mood seems to be leveling out. I would NOT recommend."


"I have suffered with migraines since I was a small child. I am 47 now. I have tried everything. Depakote was great but I gained a lot of weight and lost half my hair. Some other treatments like Relpax caused amnesia. I am on 3 blood pressure pills including verapamil. I have only had 4 or 5 migraines in 2 years. Two required an ER visit, but that is down from about 6-8 migraines a month and a trip to the ER every 3 months. I can tell if I miss a few days because I forget to get it filled. This drug has made a big difference for me."


"Botox was the best thing I ever did for my headaches. I got my botox 2 weeks ago i had chronic migraines. I had a migraine when i went and one a day after. The doctor told me it may take 7 days to have the full effect. since the second migraine only 1 day after botox i haven't even had 1 migraine. Its a miracle. I'm a new woman. They don't inject it in cosmetic areas so you don't have to worry about a weird looking face I'm only 27.. I don't need botox so I was worried about using it for treatment there are risks of droopy eye. I did not have a bad experience I had the most extreme experience of no migraines. I have to share. Do this for a miracle"


"Works Amazingly!"


"No more pain."


"It does help with breakthrough pain."


"Was terrified after reading all the negative reviews. Have had to take plan b twice in the last 4 months as was unsure if boyfriend pulled out in time. Have not experienced any major side effect, only mild nausea for first 2 days of taking the pill and very slight bloating (which was more in psychological than real I think). Both times I've had a normal period and within 2 days of the due date. Getting onto birth control pills now to avoid such emergency pills in future.

Posting this only so that there is some positive assurance too. For people like me who were absolutely paranoid of all that I'd read earlier."


"This pill was prescribed to me because I get menstrual migraines. While it has worked for that & kept my skin clear from the cystic pimples I would occasionally get, it has raised my blood pressure & made me gain at least 15 pounds now over 3 years. & still gaining. When will it stop? Obviously not until I stop taking it. I don't eat any more than I ever have, appetite feels the same yet this weight is somewhere on me. I am very unhappy with it. I feel bloated constantly & no matter how much I work out or how much water I drink I cannot lose any weight. Seriously considering ditching this medication & just dealing with the migraines another way. If you have started this med & are gaining weight caution-if will not stop."


"My experiences have been very good with Xeljanz. Before that I could barely move I could barely walk down the stairs it was horrible my husband had to pull me out of bed. Now I'm able to function  today but if I do overdo it I start getting sore. I've been on it for 2 years. I have no bad side effects."


"I am a male early 20s, I suffer from major depression, anxiety and occasional panic. I started Prozac 20mg and now in my 5th week of treatment. The first 2 weeks I felt no relief, suffered from side effects such as fatigue, anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns. Beginning of the 3rd week I began to feel a noticeable difference. My thoughts became less negative, I just felt less depressed/anxious than usual, and side effects have almost gone away. Then into my 3rd/4th week I began to feel better and better each day. It seems much more gradual than other antidepressants. Now into my 5th week I do feel MUCH better. However, it is still early for me and I have had 1 set back caused by excessive alcohol/marijuana use. Overall, stick with it!"


"I was prescribed Augmentin 875(?) to be taken twice a day for 10 days to try and prevent infection from a bad cat bite. I did experience symptoms, but because I suffer from IBS it mostly seemed like an IBS flare to me. The looser stools started on day two, but they were not diarrhea. That was it until around day 8 when I bloated like you wouldn't believe. It was all up in my stomach and nothing gave me relief. However, I continued on taking my pills and my probiotics and finished a couple of days ago. The side effects were not pleasant, but they were much less unfortunate than I was expecting after reading reviews. I never got an infection from the cat bite, which normally leads to one in about 80% of people. So, the drug worked!"


"I'm 36 yr old female who has been on Strattera for 8 months. When I started back to college full-time my focus was a mess and it took me hours to write the simplest of papers. Growing up I greatly struggled in school and clearly it was due to undiagnosed ADD. As an adult I was diagnosed w depression/gen anxiety but never found much relief from medications. Once I began the 80mg dose of Strattera, I was sleeping better, able to focus in class and at home while tackling work and much of my anxiety is gone. Over the break my dr suggested some people take a med break , so I did -- now realizing what a huge difference it made for me. Side effects in the beginning were heartburn, but I took a Xanax w dose and it subsided in about a month."


"I am 53, I suffered from insomnia, anxiety, heart palpitation, bloating for years before my family Doctor put me on Angeliq four yrs. ago. It took over six months before I started to feel the difference. I have been a normal person now leading a normal life, my family can't believe the difference in me. It has been a blessing."


"L lysine had saved me. I have had painful outbreaks for years. My doc recommended it. Really dramatic results. Last outbreak was controlled and healing much quicker than w out it."


"I was prescribed Inderal to help with Primary Ortostatic Tremors. I did not get any relief with this medication for that condition. However. I discovered that whenever I stop taking Inderal, I end up with a migraine headache. I take 20 mg at bedtime. It makes me sleepy and gives me nightmares which continue to this day. However, the side effects are tolerable and well worth putting up with to prevent getting migraines. I highly recommend this medication for preventing migraines."


"Severe diarrhea within 36 hours of starting.  875 mg twice a day."


"Appreciated what this medicine has done for me. I'm on a pretty high dose and haven't experienced any of the symptoms of nausea or anything like that except right in the very beginning and that quickly wore off."


"I've actually had no health problems at all with the patch so far and I've been on it just over a month now. I read up on it beforehand and the reviews were playing on my mind but I've had NO sickness, NO headaches and NO spotting which has been great! I've been wearing it on my bum (alternating sides each week) for a few weeks and this seems alright but I'm trying my inner arm now.

The only downside of this I've had is the pain when taking it off - I thought it would be like taking a plaster off but it's much worse!! Like getting an unwanted wax each time. Granted this means that it stays on for a week!

This is enough to put me off the patch and I'll be trying something different next time."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This stuff is absolutely disgusting as everyone agrees. With all due respect to the lemon suckers, that didn't help me.  Ginger Ale chasers helped a little and you have to use a straw. I finished the first one in about  a 1/2 hour   and almost instantaneously barffed it all up. Called Dr. and told me to start the 2nd a couple of hours early  (10 p instead of midnite) and I could do 2 oz every 1/2 hour.  Got thru 10 oz and couldn't take any more.  Luckily I was cleaned out enough and had no polyps because this was my first and last colonoscopy until their is a better prep."


"I was diagnosed at 20 and put on muscle relaxers and pain killers that did nothing more than immobilize me.  I read about the guaifenesin treatment and asked my doctor for a prescription.  I started at 1200mg extended release 2x daily.  FINALLY I had my life back.  When Mucinex took away the generic option, I dropped to 600mg 2x daily, and it still does the trick.  12 years later, I still swear by it. I have occasional set backs, but I always bounce back within a week."


"Started Xulane a week ago. The day after I put the patch on I began having mood swings. I assumed it was because my period had just started. As the week went on I continued having crying spells and being snappy. By day 5 I noticed discomfort at the patch placement site. I also started feeling dizzy and was super irritable to the point it was affecting my job. Thankfully I didn't have to work day 6. I felt hung over most of the day with a migraine head, dizziness at times, still very irritable and pain starting from the application site and spreading across my low abdomen. As the day went on all of the symptoms intensified. The abdomen pain became so bad I couldn't take it anymore I took the patch off. Within hours I felt better."


"Went to the ER twice with a severe migraine, both times given Compazine. It definitely helps with relieving the pain but the side effects out weigh it for me. Felt like my skin was crawling, restlessness, skin rash, dry mouth, anxiety (triggered a panic attack both times), brought up a lot of bad thoughts of how I was dying. Long term, rebound headache, insomnia, loss of appetite. Also had it with Benadryl once and that scared me."


"40 years Hep C. In 4 weeks "no virus detected" I am now on my 6th week of a 12 week regimen and I have had no side effects at all. Wonder drug?, YES!!!"


"My period went from March 11- March 15. Started bleeding again on March 19th. It's March 30th and I'm still bleeding. It's not as heavy as my normal period, but it's enough for it to be a nuisance now. I started taking it mid January and loved it. Now I HATE it."


"Works well on my face because it's not to strong.  And because it is a little milder it takes a while to kick in.  I have to use it everyday for best results."


"After about 6 months I started having stomach pain and feeling sick on my stomach, not sure if it was medicines or something else."


"I was extremely weary about the possible side effects of taking this medication after reading all the reviews. However, in the seven days I took it the only side effect I had was a mildly metallic taste in my mouth. I experienced no nausea or discomfort and my BV cleared within a few days. The biggest drawback was not being able to drink alcohol while on it. Don't be afraid to take it! It worked and was worth it!"


"My first migraine came at 16 years of age.  Extreme headache pain, optical halos that would move over my eyes for 45 minutes, vomiting, serious aversion to light and smell.  At age 32 the migraine events became a daily experience.  My doctor prescribed 25 mg of Amitriptyline at bedtime.  The headaches disappeared and very rarely does one break through.  However, when it does breakthrough all I get is the optical side of the headache which lasts 45 mins.

I have tried to wean myself off the medication but after a week the headaches start again.  Today I have been on the medication for 29 years and I am very happy that this low dosage of this drug allows me the ability to have a great life, free of that horrible pain and suffering"


"Thought it would be a good idea to try this instead of the pill the doctors give you.  Inserted it before bed,  no itching,  no burning.  Went to sleep and woke up.  I was fine. When I sat down, the intense itching and burning began.  I thought it would go away.  Still here.  Hoping it goes away before the end of the day.  I may just stick to the pill."


"I started  lupron 2 weeks ago for endometriosis.  So far I've had 0 side effects.  And no pain! I'm just starting so we'll see if I change my mind"


"First diagnosed in 1965, when a student in London, I was treated with group therapy (useless) and eventually with whatever else was considered to have antidepressant properties at the time (useless). Various MDs in Singapore and Dallas tried whatever was new, but nothing helped. In 2001, after a rather dramatic and public breakdown at a conference of my peers, I was admitted to a psychiatric ward and given 300 mg of Venlafaxine daily. It wasn't a happy pill, but it enabled me to make the most of the CBT that was offered, and allowed me to feel "normal" at last."


"I've had Type-2 Diabetes for a few years.. and have gained over 100lbs. I have been on the Metformin for a month and have lost 28lbs. Glucophage is amazing but I will admit at first I was very sick. After a about a week I started to feel normal again."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"Though I followed the instructions exactly, this did not work for me. Sadly I have to repeat my colonoscopy in 2 months. It's unfortunate because it was much easier than the other preps I've been through."


"I was recently diagnosed with AS at 35, after developing severe iritis in both eyes following my hysterectomy. My inflammation was so severe, my eyes swelled shut! After rounds of testing, everything came back normal. Then my severe lower back pain, and everything that comes with AS came on fast and I got iritis back in one eye!! I could not walk, bend or sleep without crying and kept gaining weight! Finally they tested me for the gene, it came back positive. After seeing a specialist this past April, I began a variety of testing and was officially diagnosed! I started humira in May and wow, I sometimes forget I have the disease!! I lost 12 lbs in the first 2 weeks and now, not much pain. I am very thankful for this treatment and coverage!"


"I used this in High School back in 2003 and I haven't suffered more then a zit on my face a year."


"I had paragard for 8 years, I was loving it the fact there is No hormones. I did not have any side effects of weight gain, ache, or anything. However about 7th year my cramps on my left side lower body were getting bad week prior to the menstrual cycle, pain level an 8. But more recently my pain was so significant that I was taking 600mg at the bare min. twice a day. My muscles in my buttocks was knotted up down to my frontal thigh. Extreme pain. Missed days of work. I recently had it removed already I feel SO MUCH better.
Love&Hate Paragard."


"I used ocella years ago and it was great at first. My cramps weren't as painful or etc but then I started getting severe stomach pain and guess what? I found out I had gallstones due to Ocella and had to have my gallbladder removed when I was 20 and I'm 25 now. So if any ladies experience stomach pain on the right side you might have gallstones due to this pill"


"Product works great, however I did experience some side effects, especially when I first started taking it, nothing that wasn't in the information though.
I had fairly severe pain in my chest similar to heartburn pain; but this went away over time, and I only occasionally experience minor now (been on it for a year).  I also did experience a little blurred vision at first, but again it has gone away.
As I am only 43 years old, my doctor I might be able to take it for a few months then stop, but that didn't work, had to go back on it again.
Now I take it every other day, which is about 95% effective, but to me worth the trade off of not taking so much medication at my age."


"At the moment I am having an episode of severe depression and anxiety which has been extremly debilitating for the last 2 months. Im unable to work, socialise or even speak to anyone at the moment. As this is the worst ive ever felt I decided i now need medication. I have been on 50mg setraline for almost 2 weeks. I take it in the morning. I have had trouble sleeping some nights as I just feel wide awake. It has stopped me sleeping through the day which I was doing a lot of. When I do eventually sleep it is a bit hard to get up in the morning but once up im fine. Ive had a couple of good days and bad. I sometimes feel a little 'wired'. Ive invested in a herbal tablet to help me sleep at night. Im hoping I will feel "normal" again soon!"


"Great medication. I was doing tasks again and talking to people again. The only down side is I want something more 24hrs. The instant release tabs had peaks and after the peaks I would have massive anxiety and the same was with the extended release. It's a great medicine but not for me."


"Severe hives itching  after taking for 6 months"


"Didn't do much for me except killed my sexual drive with the wife. After two weeks had to get off it. Works for some but not me."


"I've been taking Rytary since Feb 2016, I settled in on taking   3 capsules of Rytary 48.75mg/195mg 4 times a day & 1 capsule of Rytary 61.25 mg / 245 mg at bedtime initially this dosing combination allowed me to achieve virtually no down time until, I experienced some serious stress which eventually led to 4 to 6 hours of off time a day as well as significant dyskinesia between doses, especially as the day wore on. Next I was favorably evaluated and underwent DBS surgery in Feb 2017 with stimulation I'm still on the same day dose, but have stopped taking 2 capsules Rytary 48.75mg/195mg at bedtime with virtually no down time and no noticeable dyskinesia. Rytary has work very well for me during this time. With DBS hope to reduce daily Rytary"


"Started on 37.5mg for a month. First two days were only side effects - I was a little jumpy, couldn't keep legs still, and had insomnia. That went away in 48 hours. Then it shifted to making me sleepy and fairly relaxed. However, I still had breakthrough anxiety crying and didn't feel much change in depression.

Decided to up the dose and have been at 75mg for a while now. No side effects. This dose has obliterated my anxiety and helped with depression. All I feel is calm and relaxed. I am more outgoing and happy. Only thing I noticed, like so many others, is that it is tough to miss a dose. But, don't let that dissuade you from trying it. It really has been a miracle for me."


"I have had anxiety since I was 18. Paxil worked wonders for me until after I had kids. From then on no SSRI's worked much any more. I found an amazing lady who helped me figure out what was going on. We agreed that I have mood disorder not otherwise specified. I don't fit the criteria for bipolar because I don't get manic and my depression showed up more as anxiety. Any how, I started taxing lamotrigine XR and it has changed my life! I get nervous I am going to jinx it by admitting out loud how much it has helped me:) I used to read these posts and pray I had the same positive experiences. I am glad to say lamotrigine XR has given me that experience! The firing in my brain is finally calm!!!!"


"This drug has been more effective than Axid,, Acefix and Prilosec"


"My breathing improved after a few days but after being on the inhaler for one week, I began developing oral thrush.  My doctor put me on the lower dosage (after a week on Difucan for the thrush) and had me use a spacer but, after one week, I had the thrush again and he had to take me off the medication.  I don't know if that is more of a rare reaction to the medication.  I always rinsed out my mouth after using the inhaler but it didn't seem to help."


"Overall I would say it's had a positive impact on my life. Depends on what's important to you. Insertion was terrible, & I dread when I have to have it removed or insert a new device. I would not have sex for maybe 2 weeks.

I've had Skyla for almost 1 year now. My sex drive is back to normal which is great, & I never worry about taking my pill. My period is almost non-existent. Occasional spotting, but never the menstrual cycle like I used to experience. When I was on the pill, I was always hungry, no energy, & insane mood swings. For the most part that has subsided. Worst part of the device would be acne and cramping. At times I am in a constant state of cramps. Also, never had issues with my skin and now I have regular break outs."


"I've had my implanon since june 2010, and I am getting my new one next week. I had it put in after my second daughter and she is 3 yrs old and it's been great. Only thing I can say is the first couple of months your period may act a little crazy but after that once a month very light periods."


"I have been taking Atripla before I go to bed for about 3 years and have had great success with it.  I don't experience any side effects and my viral load is undetectable and CD4 count has risen significantly.  I have never skipped a does and would advise anyone considering taking Atripla to get a daily pill tray or beeper to remind you to take your next dose."


"Me and my boyfriends first time. We used the pullout method, NOT A SMART IDEA. He was more than positive he didn't ejactulate but I was still very scared. We are only teenagers. I took plan b 16 hours after the "incident". I experienced tender breast and spotting about 3 days later. Exactly a week later I got cramps the second day was much worse but the period came! Very heavy, clots and cramps. A month later no period but two negative pregnancy tests. Be aware it can make next period late but take a test to be sure. DON'T STRESS, THE PILL WORKS. And use protection loves."


"Effective at reducing blood pressure. Frequent light coughing as side effect."


"I started taking Chantix on January 16th, 2014.  First off, I did not pick a quit date; I let it pick me. I smoked since I was in middle school faithfully, and I will be 48 this year. I started with the 0.5 mg a day for 7 days and honestly, the cigarettes started tasting like metal on the 3rd day. This evening, I will be finishing up my 5th week on Chantix and I feel good. I would smoke maybe 1 cigarette a day during the first week and then, I had no desire to spend anymore money on a pack of smokes that now cost over $7.00. I must admit that I did put on about 15 lbs within the month because I needed something to do with my hands because I was so used to having a cigarette in my hand.  This Chantix works for me....A diehard smoker."


"The nasal spray is amazing, pills no where as good. Insurance wants you to try the pill first. The spray is a miracle."


"I've been using Trazadone for about four years now.  Am taking 100mg.  Within an hour of taking it, I'm asleep.  Sometimes, not often,  it's not effective and I have to double up on the dose."


"A year and a half ago my IBS flared up and continued to worsen to the point that it totally controlled my life. I went to 2 GIs who ran all the tests on me and finally said its just IBS. They treated me for diarrhea but that wasn't really my problem. I'm constipated with non stop cramping for a few days then have several non stop hours of really awful pain and diarrhea.  I tried a third GI and he finally tried hyoscyamine .375 2x day.  I felt better right away and for the first time in over a year I don't feel that exhausting cramping. The only side effects I have are an extremely dry mouth and throat, sleepiness, and sleep disturbances. The dry mouth is really bad but an easy trade off because I'm back in control of my own life."


"I was on 50 mg for a month and it seemed to help a bit. My doctor and I agreed to up to 100mg last week. Since then my anxiety and intrusive thoughts have been awful. Is this just a side effect until it balances out?!"


Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation)

"This product REALLY works. Vicks Sinex is the only nasal spray that really works and clears up your nose to breathe properly and get some good sleep when you're congested. Always keep it with me when I travel and during winter times. Best product for quick relief!!"


"I suffer from chronic clusters. Lithium has me pain free so compared to the pain I would be suffering I can live with the side effects."


"I have a history of constipation.  A permanent  injury years ago forces me to have to take high doses of pain medication, plus I have an implanted pain pump.  I've also had double hernia surgery, and have IBS, so sometimes pooping can be a big problem.  I started taking Magnesium Citrate softgels a few months ago and they really seem to help a lot.  Prior to taking them I was having to take pericolace tablets, ducolax, as well as, use a glycerin suppository, and still had issues going but now as long as I take the MC softgels daily, and drink adequate water all goes according to plan.    I have in the past had colon preps and had to drink the MC liquid and YUCK LOL so the soft gel, or capsules are the way to go for me."


"First one that I have found working for the pain and the inflammation in my knees, elbows, shoulders, etc. I am 36 and I was tested about three weeks ago, but before I was tested, I was already taking Mobic and it worked better than all the other medicines that I was taking for my arthritis. When my test come back it showed that I was full blown with arthritis and borderline rheumatoid arthritis. "


"I've been on epiduo for over a month and I am not impressed. I was afraid that I would experience red, dry skin when I first started using it, but was told that after the irritation I would begin to see results. I never experienced any irritation, drying, or burning, and I have seen no results as far as my acne goes. While I have not
experienced any negative side effects, I am furious that my skin has not improved. I started taking antibiotics for my skin last week, but the derm told me to continue using epiduo as well. Still no results!"


"I have chronic back problem and take Oxycontin 40mg and I know they work."


"I love Remeron so far. I have been on so many sleeping pills since I began to have terrible insomnia 3 years ago. I was taking Seroquel at 50 mg but it took forever to put me to sleep and made me foggy during the day. I switched to Remeron 15 mg two months ago, and it works a lot better. It will make you hungry after you take it and you will feel foggy the first couple weeks, so tell your doc to start you off slow, maybe 7.5 mg at first. I have had a few pounds put on me but I am eating more and I stopped exercising, so that might be it. On Seroquel I tried to eat healthier and exercise and I gained 12 pounds on it anyways. Remeron works way better and helps with depression and anxiety too, it also gives me very vivid dreams."


"I hate this med. it is super cruel and I don't recommend it to ANYONE. I have been taking it for a few months, and it hasn't helped much with my headaches.

The side effects are brutal. I have no appetite, and I am basically forcing myself to eat. I've almost passed out 5 times this week from not eating enough, and lost 30 pounds thanks to it. It also causes severe gum irritation which SUCKS with braces, and it makes you really foggy and hard to concentrate.

I will say Qudexy helps with seizures, but nothing else."


"This medicine has worked wonders for me! Only problem is the weight gain - I have gained almost 40 lbs in 3 months."


"I smoked since I was 14 yrs old, I am now 51. I started taking Chantix in September 2008.  I took it until January 2009 and I will be celebrating my one year smoke free anniversary on September 21, 2009. I tried everything to quit, I am so grateful to Chantix and my Doctor without the two and the support I received from the web page and the daily calls, it made the quiting a breeze.  My family and most of all myself thank you, Chantix!

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"Took 5 mg on a Friday, it put me to sleep for 12 hours. Took another 5 mg the next day and my chest seized up and my left arm lost sensation. I then started having heart arrhythmia every minute to the point where my entire left side of my chest hurt. I had no energy for the entire weekend. I felt depressed and miserable and in pain. I tried one more time Sunday night before bed and it woke me up from a dead sleep with chest pain and arrhythmia.  I still have chest pain and arrhythmia and I've been off of it for 1 week. My energy levels are still low and I get out of breath easily. I have never had any problems cardio wise in the past."


"I started Prozac 20mg Friday 3/28/14 its been 6 days. I feel weak, tired, anxious, depressed, and my appetite is out of control, eating all the time. I am going to give this more time, hopefully it works for me like it has for all the others on here. I would give anything to not feel this way anymore, I've struggled with it my whole life."


"Celexa for me helped with stress and anxiety, but I had to stop taking it due to the bad side effects such as: insomnia in the early morning, feeling depressed, dry mouth, memory loss, vision issues, and loss of appetite. Zoloft was worse though. I am going to use natural supplements and not these strong anti-depressants."


"I was "forced" (given no other choice) to get this implant in my arm. I was very scared as I have never been on birth control. I got it in July 2014. My bleeding was basically spotting for 2 months but I got used to it and dealt with it. Now I haven't had a period since. I'm a little moody and gained 15 pounds, but I also don't exercise a lot. I'm sure there are other side effects but I can't think of any others. I'm pretty skinny as is. I recommend it but it is not for some people!"


"The liquid generally sticks at the end of the vial, so you have to "flick" at it to push it towards the tip before twisting off the cap.  Xiidra leaves a bitter taste in my mouth for a good 30 mins. It causes watery eyes for about the same time too.  2 times every 12 hours can be a pain. Some days I forget and end up doing it once every 24 hours. It's been 4 months now and it's help a little bit. Won't know for sure if my dry eyes are "cured" after 12 months of use. We'll see when I get off it."


"I am 18 and I have been using the shot for 8 months. If you do not want to get pregnant, this IS the shot for you! I had a period with the first injection but ever since then I haven't and I love that. It is great because it isn't that painful when receiving the shot, and it is awesome not worrying about it for 3 months. The problems I have with the Depo shot is weight gain. I am 5'10 and was 126 pounds, so I thought I wouldn't gain weight, and I was very wrong. I now weight 150! I also am very moody and sometimes feel depressed. Next month I will be changing to the patch because early aged osteoporosis runs in my family."


"After 15 years of trying different meds, this is the first one to give me a positive change.  I used to be suicidal everyday & had a hard time leaving the house. Everything was overwhelming.
Since starting Saphris my mind finally feels like it has "brakes" and my thoughts feel lighter.  I'm feeling true happiness,  even happy to wake up.
Little to no side effects 3 months in. I take it at night because it does make me sleepy. Sugar cravings I've noticed but an trying to control that because honestly this med is giving me my life back.
Cons: 20 minutes of a nasty taste in your mouth because you dissolve it under your tongue. Sugar/carb cravings but no excess weight gain yet."


"My oncologist put me on Ibrance since last week of October 2015.  My treatment also includes Faslodex and Lupron.  My cancer metastasized on the lining of my lungs and also the pelvis area, right breast, and ovaries.  Lungs collapsed. Was prescribed oxygen on exertion.  First few weeks on Ibrance, I was getting worst but by 2nd week of December, cancer damage started reversing.  tumor disappeared, lung fluid decreased, SPO2 got normal.  In April 2016, PetScan says that cancer is no longer detectable... latest PetScan in July says the same plus no more pleural effusion.  I didn't have any side effects at all.  I am still on this treatment:  Ibrance + Lupron (every 3 months) + Faslodex (every month).  I am ER-, Her2-, and PR+."


"I chose Mirena because I was having heavy periods with severe cramping along with terrible acne/pms symptoms. I am 27 years old and have never had children. I was very nervous before the procedure because of reading many terrible reviews. First off placement was the most painful experience thus far. Not even exaggerating.  I've got a very high pain tolerance and I thought I was going to pass out. I left the office in some serious pain/cramping and it continued for about a day. I spotted for about a week along with minor cramps. It's now been 2 months and I have not had any spotting/cramping or periods! My mood is better and for the first time in 10 years I haven't had any acne breakouts. Also zero weight gain! I love Mirena, best choice ever."


"I love this medicine! Before I would always worry about the next time I was going to get a headache. I couldn't work or play with my son, I hated it. But now if I get one I can just take my imitrex and 30 minutes later its gone like I never had a headache at all! The only thing I dont like is it is pricey, but I will pay because it works very well. Now that I have tried it, I couldn't live without it."


"I started Lexapro for major anxiety and moderate depression. I'm on 6 weeks and finally feeling better. I am more energized and motivated than ever. Because of my bad anxiety, I went from 5mg, to 10mg, and then to 20mg. It's been a long battle but I am feeling hopeful again and want to do things! The anxiety is still barely there. The depression is gone! I can't wait until I see the full effects at around 2 months."


"I read all the reviews and prepared myself for the worst. I took the 4 pills, 250 mg each (1000mg) nothing! No nausea, no vomiting, no diarrhea. It's only been 2.5 hours. I ate a lot before I took my pills. I ate left over pasta, a pizza pop, drank a ginger ale, on my second soda, had chips. My stomach had 2 or 3 cramps, on a scale out of 1-10 it was a 1. I got the antibiotics for free at my local health unit. I live in canada and have no coverage for costs of prescriptions."


"I was given choromycetin when I was 15 years old.
It was considered an experimental drug at the time.
I ended up with red petechiae (distinctive red rash) all over.
Saw a hemotologist when I was 18.
Had a bone marrow test done.
Declared thrombocytopenia and idiopathic thrombocytopenia drug induced.
It has been devastating for me.
Many healing drugs given to me has had large consequences on my life.
It has been a life -long process of convincing untrained doctors of my condition.
Most doctors weren't born when this drug came on the market.
Therefore they are ignorant of any complications!!!!!!!!!
I am 66 years old.
I now have been declared with a new title. Life-threatening Autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
They have given me prednisone and Ritoxan.
Not helping much."


"Contrave isn't magic. For me it just made sticking to a plan way easier. If I wanted to eat all the cake, I could, I wouldn't get sick or anything. What this did though, was make it easier to stick to the 'I'll have a small piece of cake' plan.
I haven't cut anything out of my diet, I just have way less of it. That is because my issue was not stopping when I was satisfied. Now, I just say, "I'll have a piece of pizza, wait a couple minutes and if I want another I will. If I am satisfied, I won't"
It is basically chemically induced common sense. I'm cycling off now and making sure I keep the same decision making process and thought processes. I forgot how it felt to move and feel like this.
Started in mid-April.
Male 43. SW:272lb CW:233lb H:6'4"


"I’ve been on the Benlysta infusion for almost 2 years with great success.  During this time I’ve been able to stop taking prednisone and reduced my Vicodin for breakthrough.
This month is my first on the new Sub Q injection and I’m dying. First it took awhile to get approved via insurance. I started these “behind” in pain and after 3 weeks I’m no better. I plan on discussing with my Dr in the next week or two. So my rating is for the infusion NOT the weekly injection."


"I got the Skyla IUD in about 2 hours ago. Some background on me: I'm 21, 5'4, 125 lbs, and childless! I've never been on ANY long term medications, only antibiotics when I've gotten sick. Never been on birth control.
I have taken plan B three times in the past 5 years and I have no adverse side effects from that. I was extremely nervous getting this because of the horror stories. Insertion was fine. The pinch on your cervix gets your attention, and then it feels like one or two big cramps when they measure the uterus and then insert the IUD. And then light cramping after. I felt a little hot and a little light headed afterwards and just lay there for about 5 minutes. Slight cramping now but it's barely noticeable! I'm so calm and relieved!"


"I've been on 6 different meds now for depression. Truthfully, night before last, I almost voluntarily committed myself to psych. I couldn't take it anymore. After talking to my husband and my best friend, I decided not to go to the ER, but instead make an urgent next day appointment.

I am I glad I did!!!

I took dose #1(30 mg) at 3 pm. No zombie feeling. No brain fog. I mean, I could definitely feel I took something, but completely unlike any other med. Side effects, extremely nauseous, a little sweaty, giggly.

Along with my SEVERE depression, I have multiple autoimmune diseases, PTSD, crippling anxiety, and chronic nerve/joint pain. I have not noticed decrease in pain yet, but wasn't expecting to after a single dose."


"This pill works miracles for me.

It is completely effective against all of my anxiety. It also makes me feel less OCD. I no longer obsess over thoughts or worry while I am on this. Xanax unleashes my creativity. I play guitar, write music and draw a lot. I used to do all these things but have thought I lost interest because I had no inspiration.

I have no side effects except some memory loss and tiredness.

I wish my doctor would up my prescription, I am on 2 mg a day and for the past nine months I have always finished my prescription in 1 - 2 weeks. But this does well for keeping tolerance low and avoiding addiction and dependence. I am on it for 2 weeks and then off until my refill."


"I have been on this pill for a month now. Before going on birth control I never experienced spotting. Now I have been experiencing it often. I haven't gained any weight. In fact since being on the pill I've lost weight. I do sometimes feel nauseous but it has never been anything too severe. My doctor said these side effects usually go away after I've been on it longer, so hopefully she is right!"


"It caused severe bleeding and blood clots. I did not have any side effects of blood clots before I took this birth control. I missed so much work due to this pill, I went off cold turkey."


"This medicine COMPLETELY takes away ALL of my opiate withdrawal symptoms, but makes me exhausted, so I recommended taking it only at night."


"I've been an opiate lover, addict, train wreck for years. Naltrexone cuts my cravings to about 1/10 of what they normally would be - At thirty two days in recovery. AMAZING!"


"I've been on Zoladex for 8 months now, I'm just having my 9th injection this week. Positive effects - endometriosis is not inflamed anymore which increases chances of getting pregnant. No periods therefore no pain. Side effects - where do I start. The worst is a significant weight gain, tiredness, hot flushes, sleepless nights and low energy levels. Plus no sex drive whatsoever. But anything to have a baby."


"I was a little worried after reading the reviews... and on top of that my mom had a really bad reaction (fever, horrible chills, etc.). I was a little queasy the first few dose, but it wasn't even enough to keep me from eating. After that I had no side effects at all. Overall my experience was great!"


"This is my second time on phentermine. The first time I changed nothing and lost 20 lbs. That was in 2012. I kept the weight off after I stopped the meds, too. But I had a baby via c - section in November and I'm only down 2 lbs after gaining almost 30. Diet and exercise didn't cut it. I tried other things first but finally got back on phentermine Thursday (May 7) after realizing I just kept gaining and that I've crossed the line of overweight and am teetering on obesity. I weighed 171 on Thursday and I weigh 167 today (May 9). I'm on a high protein diet but few changes otherwise (so far). The doctor has my goal weight at 148. Last time my regular doctor prescribed it, but this time it's a dietician and I love all the additional info."


"AWFUL. I know it's different for everyone but this has been awful. I've tried 4 different birth controls and now I'm on this one. I have terrible cystic acne because of it, even have acne on my legs!!!! None of this has ever happened since before I started this. If I could post pictures I would. Also, I do not have a period. I mean that's kinda nice but I always take at least two pregnancy tests a month to make sure, even though I'm being safe. I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend it, because you should at least try it to see if it works for you. Good luck!"


"I've been taking this medicine for over three years. Started off at 30mg three times a day and initially it worked great.  Now, a few years later I'm taking 60mg three times a day and it is only about 50% as effective.  I recently added 30mg of Cymbalta and within three days, I was feeling great!  Better than I had felt in years!  I even cleaned the grout in my bathroom!  Unfortunately, my insurance company won't pay for Cymbalta.  So now I'm trying everything else. Unfortunately, nothing has even come close to working.  Now I can't even kneel down to even look at the grout I vigorously scrubbed three weeks ago.  It was like having my life back and then having it yanked away from me again!"


"Post surgery: I am sensitive to medicine and this one is not too hard on my stomach.  It helps me get comfortable enough to get a good nights sleep.  It will cause hard stool or constipation.  I have been taking one every night at dinner and 2 stool softeners in the morning with breakfast.  Cannot take and work or drive so only useful for nights.  Overall very happy with this."


"I have had my paraguard for almost 7 months. I am 20 years old, no kids. Before the paraguard I was on a low dosage birth control and it was horrible for my body. the pill made me gain an incredible amount of weight, I had terrible mood swings and lost hair. My gyno suggested the paraguard because it was hormone free and lasted 10 years. Getting it inserted was one of the most excruciating experiences of my life. I threw up immediately after and almost passed out. The next two days I couldnt get out of bed due to the horrible cramps. Besides the first few days I absolutely love the paraguard. My periods are normal and I'm back to my old self. I suggest it for anyone whose thinking about it but just be ready for a few days of pain"


"I started Saxenda January 2016 starting weight 369lbs currently at 324 and still losing."


"I can't say the vast amount of side effects experienced by a lot people stopped me from trying this. I wasn't aware of it, then again, it was not something I brought up with my doctor. I had really bad toe nail fungus on all toes since I was 18. I am 33 now and figured I'd give it a go. First week I had a real bad headache that would not go away, even when I took Advil. After the first week I craved sugar like a maniac and gained 25lbs for it.That's about it. My doctor would not prescribe me the next doses until she received my liver panel. I didn't have any serious side affects and if I did, it wouldn't matter after I saw my clean nails in so long.They are slow to grow back once off the meds.Sorry it didn't work for some."


"I was diagnosed with genetic high blood pressure at 21.  My dr put me on atenolol and it helped tremendously with my migraines.  At first I thought it worked pretty well and hadn't had any side effects.  Fast forward several years and I was always tired, suffered from anhedonia and depression, had decreased libido, and could never get a "runner's high" from working out.

I'm off of it now and I feel alive again.  The depression and anhedonia has lifted, I enjoy working out, and am myself again.  It controlled my blood pressure well but at the expense of losing myself, it just wasn't worth it."


"I didn't like Topamax. I became very paranoid, anxious and since I have been off of it I still have mild side effects from it. Not a good experience. Glad it works for some."


"I can honestly say I like it because it kept me well balanced. I have children so I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to function properly as a parent but it worked out really well. On the plus side I hardly felt any side effects."


"This medication is to my brain like glasses are to a pair of eyes with poor, blurry vision. Personally, this medication is what works best for me. It isn't perfect, but it is better than nothing. I have ADHD inattentive type, and I also have social anxiety. I understand, this is a stimulant so of course it will make my anxiety worse. But I feel more motivated and more confident in myself and my abilities. I resent taking this everyday, but I make sure to take this prior to school or work or any day I need to deal with responsibilities.  Also, take it after you eat breakfast if you can. For me, the benefits outshine the negatives."


"I was prescribed Keflex (Cephalexin) after having surgery to prevent infection, and wanted to add to the list of side effects.  They do not mention acid reflux, which I had every time I took the capsule (4 times a day, for 10 days). Also women need to take a probiotic while on this medication as it decreases natural flora and you can get yeast infection. I learned this the hard way by not eating enough yogurt while on this medication and not taking any probiotics. Just wanted to give a heads up and hopefully spare many women this highly uncomfortable experience."


"I'm 58 and sometimes have a hard time (no pun) getting hard.
I took it 3 times and it worked every time and lasted long time. "


"I have Bipolar Disorder. This is the only drug that's worked with out breaking me out in rashes, or making me feel so drugged I couldn't work or function. The only problem I have with it is it makes me a little hyper. I controls my temper well, without making me sleepy."


"I had acne on my forehead only. It was like small bumps all over. When i first used Epiduo i initially experience the acne looking a lot worse and feeling really horrible. It was itchy and dry and red, almost inflamed. At the time i was away on vacation so i decided to stopp using it for the time being. When i came home (4 weeks later) I decided to give it another try. This time around it worked AMAZING. After two days of using it ALL of the acne on my forehead has gone away. My forehead has never been so clear before. I am also using aczone 7.5% in the morning. It seems like everyone has different experiences with this product but it really worked for me!!"


"DO NOT TAKE!!!!! Horrible medicine. The first day on contrave I had uncontrollable vomitting and the second I had severe anxiety attacks. I ended up being prescribed Xanax just to keep me calm until the contrave was out of my system."


"I had tried sumatriptan and rizatriptan with no relief of my migraines. My headaches consisted of pain under my left eye, neck tenseness, stomach upset and of course headache. My doctor gave me a prescription for Relpax 40mg and a savings card. I had migraine relief for the first time ever! It works every time if I take it at the first sign of migraine and usually works even if I take it after the migraine has taken hold, although it's best if I can lay down and rest if my migraine has already started. Highly recommend it!!"


"I have been on several different SSRIs before and haven't seen much improvement. So far, this seems to be the only antidepressant that's worked for me and hasn't given me too many side effects. I was on Luvox, which wasn't helping at all for any of the multiple conditions it was prescribed to treat, and was switched to an equivalent dose of Prozac. Ever since starting it, I've had more energy and have been able to smile, laugh, and overall just feel like a normal person. For me, in combination with Seroquel, Adderall (for ADHD, but also gives what I take for depression a little boost), and Wellbutrin, this is a wonder drug. It still helps me get through every day after quite a few months on it. Couldn't say the same about other SSRIs."


"I have been on Trulicity for 15 months now and am very happy with the results (1.5), but don't like the side effects.  For the first 2 months, I was sick for 1 or 2 days after each injection, with vomiting and diarrhea.  But after that, I only had the nausea and vomiting once every month or two. I do still have loose bowel movements fairly often.  I have neuropathy in my feet and hands so I am very happy with my lower a1c (last one was 4.6).  My endo has lowered my preprandial humalog and levemir to keep my blood sugar up around 90 to 100. I was having lots of sub-50 blood sugars."


"I've been on propranolol for several months now to treat my migraines. Before taking this medication I had several attacks per week, often had some headaches that would last for several days. I have now gone weeks without having a migraine. I've been on other drugs for migraines, and I'd highly recommend this medication."


"Been taking for 27 years. Only drug that had any effect on my profound clinical depression of 15 years duration.  Gave me my life back.  Some side effects initially but minor compared to the relief of depression.  Wish it were more available to more people who are not helped by the more frequently used antidepressants."


"I struggled with flushes which was uncomfortable , embarrassing  and distressing. My GP suggested this drug and it transformed my daily life. On average one hot flush a day , feel great , sleep has improved and I am not irritable."


"Sugars are running 120. Have to be careful though. I have had them drop as low as 73. Have been on Bydureon for 3 months now. Lost little weight. Appetite is completely gone. Probably wouldn't eat at all, unless I didn't have to take other medicine. Have found that the bumps go away better if you shot in your legs and mix the solution together for about 10 minutes. Still have bumps in stomach from 3 months ago. Hope they will go away over time. Every once in awhile I have a bad reaction at the injection site. Inching and little pain. Usually goes away in 4 days. The price could've been cheaper to start with. Was paying full price. Insurance finally picked up and I'm now paying $74 a month for it. Also taking metformin 2 times a day 500mg each time."


"I was diagnosed with major depression at 42. I also suffered from crippling anxiety and chronic insomnia. I was prescribed Doxepin after trying other antidepressants  which had shocking side effects and made my symptoms worse. Doxepin pulled me out of the abyss and gave me my life back. It literally saved my life and I thank god every day for this amazing drug. I have been taking it for 23 years and it have had no side effects from prolonged use of this medication."


"I'm speaking from nearly 10 years suffering from severe generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. On a 1-10 scale, I'd say my anxiety is at a 12 on most days. My first panic attack brought me to the ER where I was introduced to the world of psychiatric meds, specifically, Ativan. What I will say to all of those who consider taking any benzodiazepines for their anxiety or panic attacks is that there is no benzo I would rather choose than Ativan. It provides not only relief from anxiety and panic attacks, but generally quells anxiety prone symptoms such as nausea, irritability etc., most effectively. I have never experienced much of a withdrawal effect, if at all, and the smaller half-life means less accumulation in your system."


"This medicine has given me my life back. I went to the ER three times last week alone, and was finding myself in the ER twice a week on a regular basis. Finally the doctor there prescribed me this medicine. It works wonders, and puts my anxiety to a minimum. It helps with the chest and throat tightness. I feel great. The only downside is after about 4 hours my symptoms come back. So I take another and am once again feeling better! I'd recommend it to anyone suffering severe anxiety."


"I was diagnosed with Restless Legs Syndrome about 4 yrs ago and was prescribed Mirapex.  My symptoms were so bad I wouldn't sleep for days and was non functioning due to being sleep deprived. The doctor put me on 0.25mg every evening but my RLS was creeping into daylight hours, so I was prescribed 0.25mg twice a day.  That did the trick and it has saved my sanity.  I no longer have any symptoms of RLS --and as a side note - I have no side effects either from the medicine."


"Most Antdepressant(AD) medications have been ineffective for me. My primary concern is anxiety with depression being also a concern. Wellbutrin in my experience has been one of the few which isn't aweful. It's honestly no miracle worker and I'm not sure AD's are the way to go. That said if your going to take an AD wellbutrin is well worth trying. I presently take 150mg but 300mg was most effective. Pros: Helpful on sexual side of things, weight-loss, helps a lot with feeling happier. Cons: Little or no effect on anxiety, slight weird feeling (I noted I should be sad yet I'm not. I guess that's it doing it's job.), can cause insomnia (be careful what time you take), not available on PBS (In Aus)."


"I have suffered from lack of sleep for many years and have tried most things on the market and even herbal infusions. Silenor gave me solid sleep with no side effects or that heavy awful feeling of being drugged. I hope other sufferers will have the chance of restful sleep."


"I have been on Topiramate for several years in combination with gabapentin for seizures and migraines. Then my neurologist put me on 400mg topiramate to stop the breakthrough seizures. It works great. I lost 60 pounds. But I do have side effects of tingling, confusion, loss of words. However all that is better than seizures."


"I have been on Tri Sprintec for nearly 5 years. As far as preventing pregnancy it's worked great. It also made my periods lighter. The last week before my placebo week has always kind of made me have mood swings. However for about the past year, it's unbearable. Every third week of the month I get severe depression, anxiety is through the roof which then leads to insomnia and a constant feeling of dread. Nothing has changed in my life that would lead to any of this. I have narrowed it down to the birth control. I'll be switching asap."


"Unfortunately for me, this medication has not helped me lose weight. I have also had a lot of side effects such as nausea and fatigue. However, I have read a lot of great weight loss stories. I did however get a surprise pregnancy. I have never gotten pregnant on my own so I am contributing it to this med."


"Omg it burns! I used the 1 day. I didn't put the cream on, I did use the wipes to clean up and then I put the ovule in as soon as I got home from the store. It was horrible, I thought it would be better when I woke up since they suggest putting it in at night. It was better until I took a shower and put the cream on, now it feel like I have a fire down there. I think its because its such a fast treatment, but I'm going to call my doctor in the morning... Ugh pain over a holiday is not fun"


"In the 8 hours of taking one tablet,i had about as many experiences of feeling i was going to have a stroke or heart attack.And you can buy in the supermarket,never again."


"I was extremely hopeful upon reading the raving reviews about Modafinil for depression , especially for initiative and motivation. I was practically expecting it would work so if anything, I was the perfect candidate for the placebo effect. But it was not to be. I took up to 200mg but found it to have no effects at all on my depression. It actually made me slightly anxious and agitated. Though, it does work very well with making you stay awake and alert.  "


"three words- AN ABSOLUTE MIRACLE. Propranolol has literally saved my career. I am an outgoing, social, funny woman but for some reason, I have paralyzing fear of speaking in front of a group; even to just introduce myself (which is crazy!!).  2-10mg pills about an hour before a presentation and I can speak with compete ease and absolutely NO symptoms of nervousness.  People even comment afterwards saying how great I did. Propranolol is a life saver!!!"


"On my 3d pill and nothing.....?  How long is supposed to be before things start moving?"


"I have smoked for 29 yrs. I have never tried to quit because I was afraid of the withdraw. I started chantix 9 days ago, I smoked for the first week .but everyday I smoked a little less then the day before.I felt very proud of myself but I still feared the 8 the day when u are supposed to not smoke at all. I got up didn't smoke ,in the afternoon I tried to smoke a CIG.I put it out after hitting it a couple times and now its 2 in the afternoon the next day and I haven't lit up I feel good.not craving a CIG .at all so far so good. Thank you chantix."


"I have tried many medicines over the years for my anxiety, none of which ever worked. This completely obliterates my anxiety. I take 5mg twice a day."


"I have been taking Tramadol (200mg every 12 hours) for several years now for chronic back pain (the side effects of Polio). It only dulls the pain, but this helps me to get around from day to day. However, there have been a few side effects, such has headache, disturbed sleep pattern, excessive sweating.  I have been on various types of pain killers but this one seems to work the best for me. One warning, don't just stop taking this medication, the withdrawal effects are quite unpleasant."


"I have been taking Armour thyroid for 15 years, and have never had a side effect or problem. It has help me greatly with fatigue. It is a great and gentle drug.  Why on earth would they take it off the market.  I have noticed that it's getting difficult to get my prescription filled, but I was told it was a manufacturing problem??"


"I suffered from depression and extreme mood swings since I was 13. After 6 years, I could not take it anymore. I went to a doctor and he prescribed me Cipralex 10mg. Nothing changed for 3 weeks... I was impatient, so I upped my dose to 20mg. And it worked, completely eliminating all my mood swings and depression. I reduced my dose to 10 mg, the medication still worked. I then tapered to 0.5mg and after 18 months, stopped. It's 8 months later and overall, my mood swings and depression are still at bay. It's great medication and personally experienced no side effects, although it was slightly rougher when i tapered off completely. Just stick through it, and it will pass. My recommendation is to be patient for the medication to start working."


"Accutane for me started very badly. My skin would constantly itch to the point where I could not sleep and it became unbearable. However this only lasted for the first month then after that my skin starter get getting clearer. 4 months into the treatment my skin was flawless, not one spot or even bump was to be seen and my skin was very dry. Also I did not experience dry lips."


"Just put on this stuff about 15 minutes ago and the burning was terrible. I'm going to try to stick with it through the night though. I miss the oval suppositories!"


"It seems I've had Experiences that a lot of these other people do with feeling worse than I did before on these medications with the Cipro and Flagyl and I'm nauseous I'm dizzy I have foggy brain I can't eat the taste is horrible and I feel like I can't function. I've been On this for the second time in a year and it's doing the same thing same side effects. I don't like feeling this way at all. I can't drive or go to work. I've been on it for 4 days out of 10 and its Christmas! My pain has subsided though."


"I didn't think this medication was working at all, but when I went off of it, I was in more pain than I'd ever experienced before.  When I'd been back on it for about ten days, my pain was not gone, but it was certainly more tolerable."


"I've been on 40mg for two years.. This drug saved my life it works wonderful for me.. I don't mind paying the high price to feel great.."