"Colonoscopy prep.  Not nearly as bad for me as some below describe.  Two session prep.  Mixed the stuff in advance, added one packet of Crystal Light lemonade mix and about two teaspoons of lemon juice, then chilled.  Tastes a lot like lemon lime Gatorade, with some salt added, but a bit slimey consistency.  Tried several ways of drinking and ended up doing this.  Drank from a glass, no straw.  Before taking a swallow, sucked for a moment on a mint.  Then took a big mouthfull with head tilted back, so avoided most of my tongue.  Held there for a second, then swallowed and immediately took another suck on mint.  The another mouthful, etc.  No side effects.  Started bowel motion about 70 minutes after first glass and went on and off for 90 min."


"I took 25mgs of Movantik at 11am and 7 hours later,still nothing, The pharmacists said it should work within an hour, then he said within a few days.(real bright isnt he?)  From what Ive read on here it starts working right away for most people. NOT ME!! This medicine is junk!!

Good thing it was only samples my dr gave me,"


"This medication saved my life. I was severely depressed with suicidal thoughts...felt miserable and completely hopeless. The hardest thing was the first couple of weeks on this drug. I had nausea fatigue headaches etc. But please if you are suffering stick with it. 6 weeks later I am happy hopeful trying new things and loving life. This is a medication that takes TIME so be patient. But it has completely changed my life and I am so grateful."


"Ive had a history abusing Adderall here and there due to my addictive nature so being prescribed this medicine raised concerns between my family and doctor. Because of my horrible ADHD we decided to give it a chance and its nothing compared to the 'kick in the nuts' Adderall is known for. My grades have improved in school, my mood is slightly elevated and my cavings for sugar have ceased. It has not affected my sleep and so far works great. This is my experience and everyone reacts differently. I highly suggest this medication for anyone like me who has ADHD and possible addiction issues. Its rate of abuse is very slim because it seems to 'ceiling' like Suboxone for opiate addicts. Lets go build some robots!"


"I have Rhuematoid Arthritis so I have joint and tendon pain just about everywhere but mainly in hands, wrists, forearms, legs and feet. I have been on Oxy ER 80mg 2x day and was still not getting full relief (4 out of 10) and having difficulty remembering. Doctor added Lyrica 75mg 2x day three months ago and the day after I felt euphoric. I felt no pain! After one week some pain came back but no peaks as before. Some weight gain. Want to get off of Oxy and try Lyrica or other non-narcotic drugs."


"I am the primary caregiver for my son who has a brain injury. He has severe insomnia and chloral hydrate syrup and more recently chloral hydrate gelcaps (Somnote) have been a blessing! It has been safe and effective for him for many years. I hope and pray the powers that be will reconsider the decision to discontinue manufacturing this medicine. It is our salvation for sleep not only for my son but for the rest of our household."


"I am 70 and was still having hot flushes more than 20 times in  24 hours, it was showing no signs of ending - ever.  My GP was reluctant to give me HRT again because of my age and the fact that I had a mild heart attack 20 years ago, but she gave me Gabapentin, and it works!  I only take 300mg at night and never have a hot flush or night sweat now.  It is a relief after all these years to be free of the horrible feeling of heat, nausea and pallpitations.  The only down side is light headedness and feeling tired.  I don't think I could take a higher dose because of this, hopefully I won't need to."


"Norco has been a Godsend for me.  I have a fractured spine. When my injury was first diagnosed, I was put on Dilaudid.  I hated the feeling it gave me (e.g. dizziness; feeling hyper) Norco has been 100 times better and I have been on this medication since 2008.  "


"I started Zoloft two days ago. Literally after an hour of taking half of a 100mg tablet I could feel the effects. Everything just felt crisp and bright and I felt alive for the first time in years. I was worried my emotions would be just the same the whole time but I saw a very sad movie this morning and was able to cry, just like I normally would.

i had mild teeth grinding at night and awoke in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep for a few hours but other than that i'd recomend zoloft to anyone."


"First time I got a panic attack was about 4 years ago, needless to say it was horrifying, took my about three months from one doctor to another to check heart condition, nerves, etc... after my maybe 10th visit to the ER (not knowing it's a panic attack) doctor suggested I should I should visit a psychiatric, who prescribed Escitalopram and Lorazepam, it took me a while before the drugs started acting up but fast forward one year later i'm feeling better. after than I relapsed and the same medication didn't work, so my doctor suggested to start taking Sertraline, it took me a couple of weeks before even remotely started to feel slightly better, side effects were horrible, but in 2 months I was back to my normal self. so, be strong, and wait"


"I began having simple partial seizures in my adolescent years, not knowing that they were actually a type of seizure but rather a result of lack of sleep and stress. I had two seizures in the last fifteen months and was terrified of ever having one again. So I started taking Keppra at 750mg twice a day and have not had a grand mal or simple partial seizure since, which is a big plus. Was drowsy and slept a lot the first couple of weeks but now I'm back to normal. The only major downside is the extreme mood swings; I was always a happy girl and found joy in everything but now I can barely go a day without something upsetting, deeply upsetting or angering me. Hoping to overcome this eventually; I guess it's the price I pay to be seizure-free."


"I have been on Accutane for only 2 months now and my skin hasn't looked this good since I was maybe 14 and I am 19 now! I have had only doses of 20mg for the past 2 months but the only side effect I have had is the dry lips and skin. It's going so great and I highly recommend it to people that are struggling with acne! I struggled real bad this past year (my freshmen year in college) and I tried everything before this. It's a process, but I noticed results in my first month!"


"I was using the birth control ring for 5+ years.  In May, 2016 I switched to the Ortho Evra patch. I was given the Xulane birth control patch, the generic form of Ortho Evra. I've not had a single problem. . .  UNTIL NOW!  The first week of March I put a new patch on my lower abdomen. Within 6-8 hours I had a raised, burning, itchy rash under the patch.  I'd never had this problem before no matter where I place the patch. I removed that patch and put a new patch on my upper shoulder. Within 5 hours another raised, itchy burning rash under the patch. I removed that patch. Now I have two square raised, red, burning, itchy rash spots!!  Needless to say I have to stop Xulane. Not sure what to use now."


"I have been type 2 diabetic for 52 years.  I am now 70 years old.  My internist started me on this medication a few weeks ago.  Pain of neuropathy disappeared within a day or two. I also feel that the extreme numbness in my feet has diminished a bit.  Thank goodness for gaba.  Very happy."


"I have been on Sprintec for almost 3 months now. It's the only pill I've ever taken. My periods are much less painful (no cramps) and shorter (a few days). I have noticed that I cry a lot more over the silliest things, which I think is because of this pill. I have also noticed breast tenderness most days and they seem to be growing a little. I have not gained any weight, but then again I am relatively thin and have never been prone to weight gain."


"I just got the Skyla today. So far I'vE had horrible cramps, but I guess that's just my body getting used to something different....the procedure was okay the dr told me everything he was doing. I felt ALOT of pressure. When I jumped the Dr told me it waS him touching a nerve. That hurt like a anything. Especially when he was measuring me. Never felt pain like that in my life. He told me to not use tampons or have sex after the first 7 days.. he said if I do have sex he can't guarantee I wouldn't get pregnant. Didn't go into detail about the tampon tho...wonder why?"


"This medication was a game-changer for me.  I've suffered from anxiety/OCD/depression my whole life, and for the first time it feels like I can handle what life throws at me.  My anxious/intrusive thoughts still come, but they no longer ruin days/weeks/months.  I was very nervous to start this medication because of reviews about side-effects, but I honesty believe that most people who come on these sites to write reviews are the exceptions who have bad reactions.  The worst side effect I had was losing a little weight, while the best thing it did for me was probably saving my life."


"I was prescribed Citalopram (Celexa) about 2 years ago for panic/anxiety attacks. A panic attack is the worst feeling in the world, and I have no idea as to whatever brought it on. If I happen to miss a dosage or two, I tend to get a headache.  Other than that...no major side effects.  It has helped tremendously."


"Really nasty side effects - The injections are so painful that I had to find ways just to tolerate the pain.  I put a Lidaderm patch on as soon as I take the shot.  This helps with the pain, but then I get these large welts that last for days and are very itchy.  I found a Lidocane cream to help with the itching, but suffer from having under the skin turn into a leathery hard tissue.  These do heal, but the constant assault on my body has been a nightmare.  I went off the drug, three weeks later had a serious relapse.  I am back on the drug, I have tried everything, using the autoinjector, not using it - nothing really changes how the drug affects me. "


"Ive been using Astelin almost daily for almost 10 years.
2 x each nostril, morning and night. No concern if I miss a day. It is the best! I've been taking antihistamines over 50 years. I will stick with Astelin as long as I can.
I usually irrigate my nostrils first by rinsing it with water from my palm in the shower.

Then Astelin goes straight into the clean nasal tissue and goes to work.

"


"I was on the patch for a total of 24 hours.  By the end of this time I was at work trying my hardest not to pass out and get sick at the same time - took it off and felt completely fine within 20 minutes.  From the research I've done, these types of symptoms usually last a few days after you apply a new one, and if I'm applying a new one once a week, that's living in agony 50% of the time!   I very rarely get side effects from medication/birth control so this surprised me.  You are also at a higher risk with this type of birth control as your body is absorbing a much higher dosage of estrogen compared to the pill.

Needless to say, I quickly made an appointment at my doctor to get back on the pill."


"Personally I have had so far a great experience on alesse. I've been on it for just over 6 months now, it has helped with acne and regulating periods. I haven't noticed any weight gain at all, and my period are super light. I however just recently started having sex, and overall I am a nervous person about getting pregnant, but so far all good! *finger crossed*"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"After reading The reviews here, I followed the advice of using lemon wedges and drinking a sip of water after each gulp of Suprep.  I was unable to drink it all in one go, but it was good to know that  keeping it in the refrigerator before hand and icing up water for sipping definitely helped. Experienced chills and overall it was a nasty evening of preparation. Definitely helped to go on a liquid diet low fiber  in the days leading up to the procedure."


"I was addicted to pain killers for so many years I can't remember. Day after day I always was looking for my next fix. Late for work or couldn't make it in, upon other things. Life was a struggle with not knowing where to turn. Finally I decided to look for a doctor who gave me the Suboxone. I am at work everyday and on time. The people around me notice a change and I feel great. I will be married in one week and have never been happier. So if you are reading this and wondering if this could work for you, I say yes. If it worked for me a hopeless junkie then I know it can work you."


"Lifted my deep depression!"


"I have taken 3 x 75mg, and amazed at how well Lyrica worked for me after only taking 1 pill. I feel like I can get comfortable for the first time in years. I have high hopes that this doesn't wear off and I can continue to feel so good. I feel like a miracle, really has helped my all over body pain that I live with for years."


"I took my 2nd Lunesta last night. It was the first time that I have slept through the night in over 5 years. And it was a good, pleasant, restful sleep.  I was so happy this morning that I teared up. The horrendous metallic taste that lasted 15 hrs kept it from a 10. However, taking the pill with 24oz of water helped tremendously.

After years of waking at 2am for hours at a time, I started Ambien but that didn't help so I moved to Ambien CR. I still woke up several times a night (2-4x), ate some crazy concoction but went right back to sleep. I was happy with that improvement. Due to insurance changes, I was thankfully forced to find another sleep medication. In hindsight, Ambien CR sleep was angry, forced, stressful."


" I have IBS with insomnia, 50 mg resolve my sleep problem and that of another other 57 patients , my  IBS-d improved 80% with the same medication. Safe and life saving . Have taken for 7 years"


"I have been on Effexor XR for 8 years. I was on 75mg once a day for the first 8 following my first year of college. A couple months ago I started exhibiting symptoms of panic disorder again, very severely. I was upped to 150mg once a day, seemed fine for a couple weeks, but upped again to 187.5mg once a day since I was still having panic attacks. Generally I feel like it is working - I know that there are some people on much higher dosages, and it is just a matter of finding your right dosage."


Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL

"I was on pravastatin 40 mg 2 years ago (40 mg). I experienced extreme pain on the inward side of my right knee that kept getting worse. Within a month or two, my left knee began hurting in the same spot. Then I had similar severe pain in my left ankle. My right knee was so bad I could not walk on it. Doctor took x-rays. Diagnosis was tendinitis. By the end of summer I was a basket case and no amount of advil gave me any relief. It hurt so bad that when I moved my knees when I was sleeping it would wake me up. I got checking all my heart medications and suspected the pravastatin. I cut it out completely for 1 week. I have cut my dose now to 20 mg and still have occasional bouts of tendinitis."


"I take 20 mgs of this medication 4 times a day for IBS and gastroparesis because it helps with pyloric spams that I get with it. My GI doctor also says that I can take it up to 6 times a day on days when the cramping is really bad from the spasms. It works well. I get cramping some, but not nearly like I used to. I haven't had any side effects with it. It's a huge benefit that it helps with both diseases. It also doesn't slow my stomach with the gastroparesis (paralyzed stomach) down as much as most similar medications do, so it was the best choice for me."


"I was prescribed to take the medication for sinus, inner ear, and chest infection. It made me terribly sick, so I stopped taking it. I know you're not supposed to stop and start, but I did three times. The most recent was after a medic on the set told me to eat yogurt and the sickness would subside. He said it was something in the bioflavins that helped with the nausea. My entire body felt great once I stayed on the medication as prescribed. Take care!"


"My husband used to drink daily, approx 9-15 standard full strength beers and binge drink anywhere from 1-4 times in a fortnight adding in rum,whiskey. He couldn't go one day without a drink. Has been on the pill form of naltrexone for 15 days now, has drank on 3 seperate occasions in this time (1 beer then stopped drinking) he has gone this far without counselling, no 12 steps etc as his counselling appointment is not for another week. I think this med is a Godsend for alcoholism, if someone wants to stop drinking then give it a go. He said it has helped him realise how much he would be thinking of alcohol and now his mind is clearer each day without the constant burden of alcoholism weighing him down. He is more easy going to be around now"


"OMG....this is the absolute worst experience i have ever had.  I get yeast infections about once or twice a year.  Diflucan oral usually does the trick.  This one was particularly stubborn.  I took the pill, then a one day miconazole.  That one was a little uncomfortable but not too bad.  Symptoms started subsiding but never went completely away.  Today, on the advice of my doctor, i went to purchase a 3 day.  Well, me and all my medical knowledge, decided to try tioconazole since the miconazole didnt cut it completely.  i got home and inserted the cream about 1030.  By 1045, as someone below stated so eloquently, Lucifer himself has set up camp in my vagina and has brought his team of fire ants just to make sure he gets his point across."


"This medication made me break out in hives. Terrible. And then again when I stopped taking it. Will not take it again."


"Got diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in February of 2011. Started taking Zoloft at 50mg in the morning on April 8 (1 week ago) and my oh my what a difference! The depression is lifting significantly! - I'd say it has gone from a 2 to about a 7 in just a week's time. The intrusive/obsessive thoughts have dropped about 75-80%, the compulsions are all but gone and the general anxiety is all but gone. The next to go are the annoying ruminating thoughts and the difficulty concentrating and organizing thoughts (but since I've been so depressed for so long, I think those parts of my brain had forgotten how to function). Starting tomorrow I kick it up to 100mg a day. Hoping for the continued improvement. "


"I almost backed out of getting Implanon because I was so intimidated by the negative reviews. While this birth control isn't perfect, I love it. I haven't had ANY negative mood swings, any weight gain, any acne or food cravings. The only down side is that my period is kind of a pain. I spot for about 2 weeks, have 1 week of a normal period, and then am off for 3-4 weeks. For the first 6 months it was extremely sporatic and almost non-stop. But now it is pretty regular just long. A small price to pay for birth control that is foolproof and effective, and doesn't require me to actually remember to take it. "


"I received Implanon in March 2012. I bled for about 2 weeks, and nothing since. No weight gain. Mood swings happen around the same time each month (like PMS) and it's like my body is saying Hey you are suppose to be having a period. After a few days that goes away. I think this is the best form of birth control. I took the pills and had an IUD before. The IUD was better than the pills but the IUD caused problems with sex. The Implanon causes me no problems at all. Highly recommend!"


"Made my hair fall out extremely bad. I think this drug made my anxiety worse."


"I am fairly certain that Clonazepam saved my life.  I suffer from a phobia of vomiting, with frequent panic attacks (which of course make me nauseous, leading to even more panic).  I was put on Clonazepam when I was sixteen, and I'm still on it at twenty eight.  I've had to increase the dosage only once, very recently.  Side effects are mild and usually limited to a slight feeling of sedation.  Clonazepam utterly annihilates anxiety.  The only reason I don't rate it as a ten is because of its addictive nature.  Clonazepam should never be suddenly stopped, as the withdrawal is highly unpleasant.  That being said, I'll take a functional physical addiction over a life lived in panic any day of the week."


"Have been taking Trospium for 4 years, visits to the toilet have decreased to 5-6 visits in each 24 hr period. In my case it has not taking the feeling of needing to urinate away entirely but is more bearable and with will power and bladder training it has worked. Sometimes feels like I can't empty my bladder entirely but though this is frustrating it is not as bad as having to use the bathroom every hour or so"


"I have been taking the medications 5mg with metformin  1000 mg and they not working for me I have to use other things and diet to lower my blood sugar ."


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


"It didn't work, no effect whatsoever"


"I've been on medicine for last 6 years and it is wonderful. It helped me to come out of MDD, anxiety and insomnia with bupron. No side effects observed. The state of despair I am nothing/failure, world is not worth living, every where negativity,unable to enjoy pleasure..etc feelings have gone. Escitalopram with SNRI like bupron/prestiq has given good results."


"I would rate the effectiveness of this medication pretty high. I took this medication about 12 years ago but it seems to be working better this go round. I feel more cheerful, am sleeping a little better and the best part is less anxiety which was severe. I'm super happy about the decrease in anxiety I've experienced. I'm probably going to ask for  an increase in dosage. I'm currently on 20 mg. I wish you well to those of you who are just beginning this medication."


"Bottom line: Didn't work for me. I had wanted to try this a few years back but it was too expensive even with insurance. I went to (yet another) derm to see if he had any new suggestions for my redness and he Rx'd this. He gave me a sample and info for a company he uses, IRMAT, that will guarantee cost of $80 if your insurance will not cover. I used the sample, which only lasted 3 days, and thought perhaps it was working so I filled the Rx. After about 7 days, my redness was worse AND I broke out, which I don't normally do. I had to stop using it and go back to my MetroGel but the redness will not subside and the breakouts won't go away either. So back to the derm I go...."


"As a change I was given Vicodin for rheumatoid arthritis, as other medicines weren't controlling pain that much. So far it has helped a lot."


"This is the most amazing drug ever invented. It makes all my worries and pains be free like a bird."


"Does not work for me. Much worse after 3 shots. Extreme fatigue."


"I was prescribed Xanax because my half brother died and I could not cope with it alone on just taking Pristiq for depression. Taking both of these medicines has really reduced my depression tremendously to where it only affects me a little now and not so many days in a row. I'd really like to stay on Xanax with my other antidepressant medication Pristiq 100mg because its helping a lot!"


"My teenaged son is congested from February through June. We live in the part of Texas where you can actually watch the cedar pollen pods explode (literally). I was so excited to hear all the promises of Dymista, but every squirt caused him to have crazy sneezing fits - like 15-20 in a row! We kept trying for 3 days, but he was miserable with the sneezing. Haven't seen any other reviews mention this, so I guess we are just special : /"


"My 14 year old daughter is allergic to steroids and antibiotic creams.  She suffers from Atopic Dermatitis.  She has had a spot that covered the whole back of her hand for over two years.  Our dermatologist has tried everything that we could think to cure it.   For the past year and a half we have been using aquifer multiple times a day and at night and covering it.

It started to get bad again and spread.  He asked us to try this new medication cal Eucrisa.  The very next day most all of the swelling went down and within 2 weeks it was gone.  This product is amazing!!!"


"Was prescribed cipro 2x/day with Flagyl 3x/day and they seemed to work although not as quickly as other reviewers.  Not sure if it was the cipro alone or the combination but nausea was the main symptom.  I would be fine for a few hours after the Flagyl but within an hour of taking the cipro I would have to lay down due to nausea and exhaustion.  Still taking it and counting the days.  Hopefully will not have an occasion to use this again."


"I had severe preeclampsia st the end of my pregnancy that did not go away after birth. My dr prescribed this birth control because it doesn't raise your bp like combo pills do. So I waited 7 weeks postpartum to start the pills. As soon as I started them I started to bleed and I didn't stop bleeding for 8 straight weeks. Apparently, this happens to many people and it's the lack of estrogen in the pills that makes it happen.. I didn't have too many other side effects from these however. Most bc pills make me crazy.. these didn't so at least there is one good thing about them. But I did stop taking them. Now I'm going to start tri linyah.. wish me luck."


"A year ago, I was prescribed insulin for my blood sugars, which kept the fasting number at around 356!  When I switched to another family physician, he tried out Onlgyza and Metformin and in exactly 1 week, my fasting blood sugars dropped 200 points overnight and the fasting has been at 100 since then.  I have also lost about 40 pounds....which is a not-so-unfortunate side effect.  My A1c went from 11.8 in September of 2010 to 7.1 in December of 2010.  It is now down to a 6.6 (and another medication was recently added).  NOTHING has ever controlled my blood sugars as well as Onglyza has.  I've lost weight as well, and I feel GREAT!  I am so thankful for switching doctors and for him trying this medication!"


"I am an adult, 54 years old, who was diagnosed with Adult ADD two years ago.  Adderall XR has made a huge difference in my quality of life.  I now have the ability to organize my day and focus on what I need to get done.  I fell very calm and can filter out all unecessary distractions.  I don't procrastinate like I use to whic has eliminated the unecessary anxioty in my life.  I work closely with my doctor to make sure that I am on the right dosage. i wish I had known about this 45 years ago!"


"Increased dose from 1mg to 2 mg now urinating in bed every night"


"55 years old, started having trouble now and then. My doctor prescribed 20mg Cialis, I had done no research on dosage and didn't realize it comes in smaller dosage. I get no side effects at all. The only thing is I wake up the next morning with a very stiff erection that doesn't go away until 15-30 mins after I pee. "


"Military doctors originally put me on Klonopin for my restless leg syndrome. The medication was a total God send! My only noticeable side effect was dizziness if I stood up too fast. Once we retired from the Army, however, new doctor, new medicines. I got stuck with a neurologist with a 'complex', who told me I could take Mirapex and have nerve damage testing, or I could just have the nerve testing and go without. Great. So I took the Mirapex. Over about six weeks, I've gained weight (not normal for me), forgotten LARGE amounts of things. I sleep LOUSY, and still have the 'twitches'. Doctor finally listened and put me back on Klonopin, but didn't warn me about switching from one to the other. I've now been awake for over 24 hours, only catnapping in 15 minute increments."


"Started taking trazodone as an aid to sleep, since I was upping my alprazolam to try and fall asleep, and didn't want to keep upping it (I take 1.5 mg/day). Have had trouble falling and staying asleep since I was young. Also take 40 mg citalopram for depression. Trazodone works great for me at 25 mg, taken ~30 minutes or so before sleeping, along with 0.5-1 mg alprazolam. Does have a dizzying effect, so I never take it unless I know I'm going to bed. Anything over 25 mg for me causes a hangover the next day (fogginess, tiredness), but I am petite. But it works wonders to calm a racing mind and get me to sleep and wake up feeling refreshed on 25 mg. Haven't experience other side effects, while taking mostly every day for ~ 2 years."


"Prolia has the worst side effects of any medication on the market because it tampers with the immune system. I have had to call Amgen and the FDA numerous times for very serious side effects. This drug should be taken off of the market until Medical Doctors learn how to combat it. Once it's in, there is nothing they can do. In all reality, it is a chemo drug as it's twin Xgeva just has more of the active ingredient in it."


"After a 2 day spell of not being able to move my head and had numbness in arm and head, and with a push from my wife to go to the ER, they did several tests. The doctor knew I was in a lot of pain when my blood pressure was 214/124 and me crying. He did an MRI to find out the trapezius muscle was twisted, inflamed and blocking off 4 nerves, he stated I had two options, surgery, or methylprednisolone with diazepam and oxycodone (I hate pills) but given the choice, I elected the pills. After 1 1/2 days, the movement in neck went from 0 to around 60% the pain also went about 60% away. I hear so many scary things about steroids, but I'm glad I chanced it."


"I was on Solodyn for about 6 months - the amount of time an acne medication is supposed to take to give you clear skin. While on it, I still had frequent whiteheads on a daily basis. Once off of it, I noticed more pimples popping up, but still - it didn't even get me anywhere close to having clear skin. I'm still looking for better medications. I have been dealing with this for two years and no solution yet."


"I took this medication for the first day and I only ate a small breakfast just so I could take the medicine. I was sick all day and felt like I had the flu. So the next day, I are a full meal (so that I was completely stuffed) and no side effects. THIS MEDICINE MUST BE TAKEN WITH A FULL MEAL"


"Reclipsen pros prevents pregnancy, clear skin, regular cycles. Cons weight gain, extreme mood swings, longer periods, depression, nausea, increased appetite, frequent yeast infection/bacterial vaginitis combination. I will finding a better match for me. I was taking Reclipsen for about 1 year then stopped taking it and all my cons went away. I lost 15 pounds with no change in activity and my yeast infections and mood swings stopped."


"Terrible, have sciatica and severe leg in other leg"


"I got Liletta in February. The insertion hurt a little but not too bad and it only lasted a couple minutes (I took ibuprofen 20 minutes before). I was not on my period when I had it inserted. I only had cramping for like 20 minutes after and it was just in my legs. My first period after getting the IUD lasted for a little over 3 weeks and would switch between spotting and heavy bleeding. Since then, my period comes on the same day every month and is very light (fingers crossed it just goes away). I usually can get away with just wearing a liner. I do get leg cramps every time I have a period now though. Usually ibuprofen will make them go away. I haven't had weight gain or acne but I am super emotional now. More than I've ever been."


"Following the insertion of two stents to treat a serious occlusion of the arteries, I was prescribed the usual cardiac drugs plus omeprozole, and a year or so later Lasix to counteract the usual old age swelling of the prostate. Since taking these drugs I have developed urticaria. The dermatologist prescribed Xozal and a cream for 30 days which  was 100% successful with the urticaria. I believe that one of the aforementioned drugs that I mentioned was responsible for the urticaria. After a couple of weeks without the Xozal & the cream, the urticaria returned. Using the cream on its own does not stop the urticaria, but the Xozal alone is 95% effective. I now need to check with the urologist about long term use of Xozal."


"Works well for managing blood pressure with no noticeable side effects. It is expensive compared to generics though. Current price with insurance discount is about $57."


"Took the edge off."


"So far my symptoms have been much less than the pills I've tried. In the first week in experienced much more frequent urination which soon improved, I think my body was getting used to the sensational something pressing against my bladder. I also experienced breast tenderness mid cycle and have thrush now which may not be related to the Nuvaring but rather to too much loving over the weekend. I'm really happy with Nuvaring. I also take it out when having sex as leaving it in can be a bit uncomfortable for both of us and I always get a slightly brown discharge afterwards when I leave it in, I assume this is from bleeding due to the rubbing of the ring during sex."


"First had the implant when I was 24, it was great, lost weight, periods lighter and less painful, bit of acne but I've always had that. 2nd one was rubbish. But my 3rd and current one I had fitted when I was 29 (I'm 31 now) its just been awful. Firstly I've piled weight on like mad, I don't have the healthiest eating habits but I don't have the worst either. I've put on nearly 2 stone!! Considering I do regular sport and exercise!! Then there is the mood swings and the anger, I'm just horrible!! Irregular bleeding and spotting, cramps all the time, lower back ache, greasy skin and hair, anxiety (which I already had but this has made it worse). Seems like if your lucky your ok on the first one, then it seems to go down hill after that. AVOID!!!!!"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"In my 80s, A-Fib diagnosed 18 years ago. Tried all the drugs at the time to correct it including going through Cardiac-Ablation w/o anesthesia (sedation did not help much). Nothing worked. On Coumadin until 2 years go - didn't like the limitations on food intake due to Vit.K avoidance- switched to Eliquis. Very happy with it. Possibly contributes to constipation like other Rx I take, but can't blame Eliquis. No other apparent side effects. Glad to longer take 'rat poison', which my son always reminded me I'd been taking and enjoying green vegetables again."


"No effects, no side effects, no nothing  Pristiq was touted as a powerful anti-depressant with an anti-anxiety drug built in. Besides clinical depression, I struggle with PTSD, agoraphobia, and anxiety disorders. All the years on Pristiq, my mood ranged from nervous to suicidal. I had several anxiety attacks, always in public places, and certainly was not capable of a normal life. About two weeks ago, I decided to stop my 150mg @ day dose. I experienced no withdrawls. My head was clear. I began to set & meet small goals. I cry a lot, for example, over music. But it's good crying. My thoughts can sometimes be labeled "irrational", e.g., I often believe my scripts are placebos. No more Pristiq."


"I had 7-12 migraines a month and 4 months ago I started taking nadolol 10mg/day (I take half a tablet) and now I get 2 or 3 headaches a month and they are not really migraines, more like tension headaches. It has been wonderful. I felt better after the first week taking it after trying different meds for over 5 years."


"I have been dealing with Fibromyalgia for many years and my doctor was so excited when Lyrica came out, like it was going to be the cure or something; but it did not help my FMS at all.  Not to mention, I had horrific fluid retention!  I couldn't wear normal shoes, my hands so swollen I couldn't get my wedding ring on.  The swelling lasted for a while even after I discontinued the medication."


"I am 16 years old and have been taking Yaz for four months now to lighten my period and help with PMS. It has really helped me. It took my body the first few months to get used to it (I had mild breakouts, mood swings, tender breasts and little if no change in period flow or PMS), but after about two months it has worked quite well. My periods are lighter, I rarely get cramps and when I do they are very mild and it has also made my skin softer and clearer. I don't get as moody or as emotional either. I would say the only down fall is that I crave food a lot, but that might have nothing to do with Yaz, and besides I don't think my weight has changed more than a pound. Good experience so far."


"I started on 5 mg for anxiety caused by my OCD. I got bumped to 7.5 and within 3 days could feel some of the terrible anxiety burn I get in my upper back go away. A month went by and I had a terrible setback with depression because I could no longer could deal with my panic & OCD. Doctor bumped me to 10 mg. Same pattern occurred.... within 3 days I was feeling better. In fact, had the best day in a while. It might just be a coincidence and therapy might be helping in conjunction with, but I notice Buspar does help with my extreme anxiety, but only when I went above 5 mg. I have not noticed any side effects. I'm also taking zoloft, zyprexa 2.5, and klonipin .25. I have endured a lot with panic attacks, OCD, and depression hence all the meds."


"I have been on Lexapeo for a few years. I LOVE IT! Without it, I get depressed and feel a constant sense of dread in the pit of my stomach, I have frequent panic attacks that feel like my heart is going to beat out of my chest,  and I my mood swings? LEGENDARY.  Lexapro saved me. I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and panick attacks. Those should be enough, but I also had cancer and a miscarriage. So the depression, which has always been a thing, became a major problem. After finally having a child, the mood swing, another something that was always a thing, became horrific. No one could stand me.  I've been on Lexapro since about 2010, and I have never felt better. I don't just exist.  I live now."


"Zoloft did NOTHING for me....would not recommend it."


"I had the mirena for 8 months, from the moment it was inserted I was in pain. About three weeks after getting inserted I made a trip to the emergency room for what I thought was a really bad UTI, turned out to be PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE. I was held in the hospital overnight to be given a morphine drip due to how much pain I was in and multiple rounds of antibiotics.... for those that don't know what PID is It usually occurs when transmitted bacteria spread from the vagina to the womb (uterus), fallopian tubes, or ovaries. The doctors say that when it was inserted it caused an infection which then spread due to it being so far up. I ended up with it again 2 months later. Had horrible sickness and weight gain. No period though."


"This has helped my prostate issues for for 3 years now - no side effects."


"I've suffered from migraines for 14 years and have taken numerous medications for prevention including Topamax (Topamax caused MANY bad, undetermined health issues).  My Internal Medicine physician took me off Topamax and put me on 25 mg of Nortriptyline for migraine prevention.  Almost immediately, I had relief from migraines, had clarity of mind even better than ever before, had a great attitude. I felt "normal" for the first time in my life.  This medication caused noticeable urinary retention, constipation and increased appetite which caused weight gain.  Due to weight gain, I was changed to Pristiq.  Migraines have returned.  I intend to ask to be put back on Nortriptyline and will have to alter diet and exercise."


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


"Seratonin SYNDROME!!! I
I take an antidepressant Cymbalta 60 mg, Trazodone 50 mg, gabapentin up to 900mg because I have CRPS and literally cannot walk due to a surfing accident that almost paralyzed me 10 years ago.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MED IF YOU'RE ON  any kind of antidepressant!!! It will cause  you to start shaking your heart pounds you're dizzy sick and you could actually die from this! This med does nothing for my PAIN!  If you do take it with an antidepressant make sure you have a Narcan kit !!
God bless us who depend on these doctors!!"


"Commit is the only one that worked for me. I've been smoke-free for 13 years now! It works!!!!"


"I had been on Tri-Sprintec for a year and a half after switching from Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo because of the cost.  I only had to stop taking it because after all of this time I started having bad breakthrough bleeding. I couldn't  believe it after over a year!  I did experience weight gain and an increase in appetite earlier, but it went away after the first couple of months.  Overall I really liked Tri-Sprintec until the last two months."


"I have been using this pill for almost a year. I am 28 and have had cystic acne the last couple years. My topical prescription wasn't working as well anymore so I decided to try birth control along with it. This has kept my cystic acne to about 1 pustule a month, which is a huge improvement. Although I have been using this and a topical medicine for my acne, it hasn't stopped the occasional breakout on my back. It's frustrating that it's not perfect but it's doing it's job. I also recently got married and am not pregnant! So it's doing 2 jobs."


"Adipex-P worked for me.  I lost the weight and I'm keeping it off.  I haven't become resistant to the medicine at all.  The generic brand is different - I had a headache and dry mouth.  The name brand - no problems.  I'm continuing to take it under the supervision of my doctor.  I have no side effects, I feel good and I'm at a good weight.  I exercise and stay on a low carb/high protein diet.  This medicine rescued me from the weight loss merry-go-round."


"This is the first time I've ever used this product, I inserted and instantly after found myself jumping up and down inside my moms room crying and begging her for help. I rinsed with vagisil and it helped relieve the pain a bit after. Terrible experience left me shaking in tears with a red vagina."


"I have been on the Carosel of medicines for months now and Geodon has been the only one to help cease the hallucinations and the paranoia but not inhibit my ability to think. Bloating is the only side effect that is uncomfortable so far."


"i have tooken 100mg a day for almost a year now , i was suposed to do it only 3month but when i stopped it came back so my dermatologist kept prescribed it to me .. it worked good for about 7month and now it looks like its all starting again ... the pills dont work for me anymore"


"I've been on Arimidex 4 years and 1 month, prior to which I took Tamoxifen for 5 months.  During the first year I developed a frozen shoulder, which my oncologist said could be due to the Armidex, extreme joint stiffness which gradually subsidized and ended after 9-12 months, intense hot flashes which as of this year are lessening, insomnia, vision issues (detached retina - but am also very myopic), pronounced facial aging, dry skin (am 57 years old) and thinning hair.  I also experienced depression and mood swings beginning 3 months after the start of Arimidex.  I never took medication for it but am finding that it has also gradually lessened over the last 1 1/2 yrs."


"Took 2 advil's prior to insertion.  The insertion hurts like a cramping feeling for a few minutes at the most.  I was terrified after reading all of the reviews about how much it hurt, but it really was not that bad.

Afterwards, I laid down for a couple of hours.  I was in pain for a bit, but a heated pad really helped with the cramps. The next day/week I was able to work no problem.

A week with no problems, then I started to have some cramps and spotting.  The spotting lasted on and off for about 6 weeks. Sometimes heavy, but mostly light.

I am currently on month 3 with the Kyleena and I am very happy.  I cramp a bit when I get my period, but periods last maybe 2 days and are light bleeding."


"There were many positives to Alesse (I was on the generic - Aviane). This was about my 4th or 5th kind of BC pill, as I tend to have issues and side effects with most others. The only side effects I had on this were spotty, random periods, and acne. I can handle the breakthrough bleeding, but the acne was just awful. I have acne prone skin, and Yaz totally cleared it up, but made me gain weight. When I switched to Alesse, I lost weight (not entirely due to changing the pill) but my acne came back horribly. I am going to switch soon. I didn't have any mood swings. I have some cramps during my period. It didn't mess with my sex drive (Yaz killed it). I would recommend this ONLY if you don't have issues with acne."


"Gave me cystic acne and it was so frustrating because it is suppose to help with acne. I usually get one or 2 regular white heads that go away in like 2 days but this one gave me horrible acne that wouldn't completly heal in like 2 weeks. If you want something that help if you're having this problem go on the patch (Xulane) it made my skin so nice and my boobs grew a full cup size lol! :) no lie"


"The symptoms made me feel pregnant constantly vomiting always wanting to eat always nauseous couldn't really do much for a week and a few days. My breast became tender didn't want to be touched it made me feel horrible
After a week and 2 days I took it off couldn't bare with it anymore"


"This medicine has been a life saver. Although I don't have ibs, I do have generalized anxiety, which can cause a variety of unpleasant ibs-like symptoms. My doctor first tried me on various antidepressants; however, none of them worked. Paxil was by far the worst. It made me sleep 12+ hours a day, it made me feel like a zombie--I lost my sex drive and all of my motivation to do school work--and it made me suicidal. Although I have had some pretty terrible experiences with anxiety, I've never been suicidal, so I knew I had to get off Paxil ASAP. If it wasn't for Librax, I wouldn't have been able to get through my junior year of college. This medicine isn't a "cure all," but it does allow me to function as normally as possible."


"I recently went to the doctor to have a physical because I'm turning 50 this year. Well everything was a okay except for the thyroid numbers were wrong. So she suggested that I take this medicine. Its only been 5 days so have to see yet. I'm a little under normal weight and its hard to keep it on. I eat a lot but that doesn't work so I'm hoping this will."


"Chantix has been a great tool for me. My side effects at first consisted of ten minutes of nausea after taking the pill and wacky dreams. I learned that slamming about 8 oz of water, then swallowing the pill, followed by another 8 oz of water eliminates the nausea. I still got the dreams."


"My son is 13 yrs old and has been on Concerta for a couple of months for ADD.  He is doing great on it.  He is able to focus and his grades are back to A's and B's.  One thing I like about this medicine is that he is not losing weight on it.  He still has a great appetite.  The first two weeks his appetite was affected a little but now back to normal.  I would recommend this medication.  I even get positive feedback from his school."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"Midrin should be put back on the

market. It was the only medicine that helped my migraines."


"This is now my fourth month on Accutane. I had moderate acne on my T-zone (chin, upper lip, nose and forehead). But I had terrible acne on my back, chest, shoulders and upper arms. It was so embarrassing, I was so worried about what shirts I could wear that I could wear my hair up. Shirts that were to short on my arms or v-necks. I hated it and its so bad on your self esteem. I tried everything, topical creams, face washes and antibiotics. NOTHING WORKED. I visited my dermatologist and he prescribed me Accutane. At first I was very skeptical with all the pregnancy tests, blood tests and the whole I pledge system. After three weeks my face was so clear, my back, chest and shoulders were so clear except for some scarring."


"Had operation on back lower back pain continually lyrica has made a difference the only side effect is all dizziness"


"Excellent results exceeded any expectations. I am 59, insulin diabetic for 26 years. Get great erections that last with Cialis. Starts work almost immediately and keeps working for the whole 36 hours for repeated erections and intercourse. I also use cock rings which helped on their own for about 8 years before adding Cialis. Without rings I cannot get an erection, with them I can get partial short lasting ones. With Cialis alone I get good, long lasting erections, with Cialis and the rings I get very strong, long lasting erections. Wife is now very happy."


"I am 33 years old and started taking BeYaz. I had very light periods, (which was nice) but I started to get horrible acne, and nausea. I spoke with my doctor, and she said the estrogen levels where too high, so she switched me to Sprintec. The acne is completely gone, and so is the nausea. She also recommended taking it at night, (to help with nausea) and it worked.
I have a heavier period now than I did on BeYaz, but that is much better than nausea and zits!
I highly recommend Sprintec."


"I have been taking this for almost 2 years and I can tell you I feel like it has been a miracle drug with all the side effects of endometriosis. Although you have to take a pill each night, who cares when you have 1 period to get through over 3 months and on top of that its short and usually pain free. The excess bleeding, the long periods, unpredictable start and stop...that's all over with this birth control. I really feel like I gained at least 2 days out of every month that I had once lost to bed rest from the agony of endometriosis. I love it and wish I had heard of it sooner. I highly recommend it. Be sure to always ask how it will interact with any other drugs that may be in your system. Always consult a doctor on change in medication."


"Prozac changed my life, I suffered with rapid mood changes several times a day. My relationships struggled in all parts of my life but mostly romantically. I started taking Prozac when things got really bad while I was pregnant. Almost 2 months after I started taking it a tragedy happened and I couldn't understand why I felt so peaceful and content but then I realised I wasn't feeling in such extreme ways and that I had felt the same mood for at least 3 days. I think that was the happiest realization I've ever had. I'll never forget the day."


"I have been on Risperdal Costa for over two years now and find it to be a life saver. I feel like I have my life back in order and my mind back in order. The only side effects I have experienced are decreased sex drive and weight gain."


"I have tried several medicines for my benign prostatic hyperplasia problem. Either the results or the side effects have been unsatisfactory. My urologist decided to try Cialis 5mg. After hassling with my insurance company and paying a larger than average co-pay, I got the prescription. I have had far fewer problems emptying my bladder. The side effects have been incredible. Instead of having sex 2-3 times per week, my wife and I have shared long, intense daily sessions. I have to admit, I didn't have classic erectile dysfunction.  I was probably normal for a 62 year old guy.  "


"I have been using Budeprion for about 3 months and not only have I quit smoking, it has helped me in other ways mentally.  I would not say that it makes me "happy" but it has given me such moments of clarity/enlightenment."


"I had a lumbar fusion and discectomy and the neurosurgeon discharged me from the hospital with Norco 10/325. That was not a good post-op medicine. I went to my PCP and he prescribed Oxycontin 40mg 3x's a day and that didn't help. It made me itch all of the time. Finally, he started me on Vicodin HP 10/660 4x's a day and it has helped TREMENDOUSLY! Two thumbs up!"


"The first months I had a 2 week long heavy period the 2nd month I had a 3 week long also heavy period and the 3rd month it was extra heavy and lasted 1 month. I was so depressed I called my Dr office and told them if they didn't take it out immediately I was going to take a knife and take it out by myself. Needless to say I had an appointment the very next day. This drug is not for everyone. Good luck trying to find out if it's for you."


"On it 9 weeks. Helps the rheumatoid arthritis, but I'm going bald very fast. Eliminated other DMARDs to confirm it is in fact the Enbrel.
I can not lose all my hair, so I'm quitting it. It began falling out in clumps within the first week of shot #1. Too bad. Got the Enbrel card and it covered the cost."


"Easy to use medication that has allowed me to lose 44.25 pounds in five months. overweight by 75 pounds and have a host of other issues to overcome. I will tell you I am a skeptic as I have wasted casino money trying to lose weight. Finally I am able to control what I eat with a little exercise to help me get going."


"Didn't notice at first but over time definitely saw an improvement with back pain."


"I started Phentermine a week ago tomorrow and have only lost 1 lb.  I am reading all these stories and getting a little worried. Did it take a few weeks to start working for anyone else. I do notice I am not as hungry and have cotton-mouth all the time. I go to the doctor tomorrow. Update will follow."


"This is a Godsend. Quite literally. I suffered Restless Legs from the age of 25, increasing from a minor irritation at nights out at the theatre, to a complete nightmare for sleeping. Pramipexole stops it. 100%. What a relief. And the only significant side effect has been some weariness during the day. I usually take one, very rarely two (at 4:00pm then at 10:00pm)."


"I was experiencing panic attacks, which persisted for 5 days. I have had this disorder my whole life, but it was bad, and I developed depression along with it this time. I was prescribed Zoloft, and after a few days, I feel amazing! The panic has reduced by about 70%, and I feel happier than I have for a while. Instead of wanting to crawl in a hole and shy away from my responsibilities, I feel like I now want to do things, and no longer feel the need to take Xanax. I feel amazing, and more importantly, I feel like me again. The only side effect I noticed was lack of appetite, and I have to make myself eat. Other than that, no side effects, and hopefully my appetite will return when my body adjusts to the medication. Thank you Zoloft!"


"I've had a yeast infection before, however, I think this is the first time the medication actually bothered me. I do remember my first yeast infection being the worst (symptom wise).  I usually use a 7 day CREAM with the applicator and no side effects (generic brand/never used Monistat)   It cleared up around the 3rd day. This time I picked up a combo pack with the suppository and 2% cream.   The first insert of the suppository made me realize a burning sensation.  It wasn't really painful, but it was mostly irritating. The same thing happened on the second one. I did not wash it off, however, my go to for vaginal relief has always been Vagisil. Even if I buy the YI treatment, I ALWAYS use VAGISIL for the exterior discomfort. USE BOTH!"


"I have been on Aviane for a year and a half now and LOVE it.  I've tried every birth control method possible from the IUD, Nuva Ring, Ortho, the patch and this is what works best for me.  Every person is different, but this pill for me has not given me side effects that are noticeable.  About a week before my period I have a day or two, where I am a little more sensitive than normal, but nothing that isn't tolerable.  Periods are super light and short, lasting no more than 3-4 days.  As far as weight gain, I have not noticed any extra weight, working out maintains that.  Overall, the best birth control pill I have ever been on.  I used to not be able to take other pills because they made me feel sick, but these do not!"


"It makes me feel full and a bit depressed...but I do enjoy doing all my work and making good grades."


"I smoked on average 1-2 packs a day for 15 years.  When I was finally ready to quit, I used this.  It took some getting used to, but ended up working.  I only used this for 2 weeks and I was done.  I quit in November of 1999 and am still not smoking.  I am an RN and trust me, I tell many co-workers and patients about this product and my success with it."


"Good medication, reduced My GMS disorder but now I see the effects of being on this medication. I've been on it for 3 years now and like I said it reduced my grand mal seizures. But I've lost 40lbs. I have trouble. Speaking the complete thought in my mind and I'm always exhausted. Though, I have other issues that affect my sleeping habits, as I am a veteran. Pros and cons so consider them."


"This medicine has literally given me my life back.  It stops the diarrhea and I do not have the constant urge to have to use the bathroom anymore.  I recommend it to anyone suffering from ibs d."


"No side effects and back to work in a couple of days. Using voltaren and some intense home treatment reduced swelling and pain dramatically. When taking this drug the faster you get moving the better it works so don't sit around hoping for miracles."


"I have just finished my first month on Nuva Ring. I am unable to take regular birth control because of high blood pressure, and so far no problems from Nuva Ring. Also, I have migraines regularly and didn't want to try a IUD or anything inserted in my arm.  The only problem I have had is when the Nuva Ring is out after the 3 weeks, I get VERY heavy menstrual flow and bad cramps. This is unusual for me, since I usually have a 2 day period with light flow. Don't know if it has anything to do with the Nuva Ring or with having a baby 8 months ago. "


"Sufferd from heart burn and peptic ulcers every day and night for more than 30years. An older Doctor treated the root cause, not the symptom with amoxicillin & Carafate. I haven't used any antacids for more than 5 years now, and have been enjoying all the foods I like, whenever I like. Thank God for old Doctors."


"Gave me terrible urinary retention and the worse migraine ever"


"I am 28 and have taken Trinessa for 2 months. The first month I noticed I was pretty emotional as is crying a lot feeling very depressed especially the week before the placebo pills, also really painful periods that I thought bc pills usually help
 I'm on the 2nd pack and it's the week before my period, I cried for 2 days and actually felt like I didn't want to be around anymore. I never thought a pill could make you feel that way but I found other reviews that said the same. I just could not figure out why I was feeling like a crazy person until I realized its once again the week before my period. Please just be careful if you have any depression to start with.  Pros, clear skin and no weight gain."


"The medication itself works which is the only positive thing I can say.   This "needleless" injection is so much more painful than any needle I've ever experienced.  I'll be going back to real injections.  My leg is still throbbing in pain 30 minutes later and it took over 5 minutes to stop the bleeding!   I've never had pain or bleeding with an Imitrex shot through a hypodermic needle.  Who would choose this?"


"The lack of food interest lasts all the next day until about 2:30 or so. I have been losing about 2-3 pounds a week. It's so easy. I track my diet with the Fitbit app. I'm about 1000 cals/day. I make sure my diet is healthy and balanced, but I can take food or leave it. NO CRAVINGS! None. I feel fabulous. have lost ten pounds, no sweat. Best thing ever for me! No side effects any more."


"I've been on Belviq for 6 weeks now. I wanted so much for this to work so I endured the dizziness , extreme fatigue, foggy brain, memory problems and even an increase in my irregular heart beat hoping they would decrease and the Belviq would work. They did not and I've experienced no improvement in appetite control . The worst part is I've been treated for clinical depression and had to go off the meds that had been helping me in order to take Belviq. The antidepressant effects of Belviq never kicked in for me and I've been miserable. I'm glad it helps some people but I wanted to write this review for people who are being treated for depression before trying the Belviq. Precede cautiously . It may not be for you ."


"Taking benzonatate 2x 100mg - 3x day on my second day of use and no effect at all, not even confusion or dizziness others have commented on. The doctor didn't even think I was taking it when I went in for a follow up appointment. Also taking levofloxacin 500mg 1x day and magnesium oxide 2 hours after the levofloxacin."


"The headaches alone made me quit taking this pill. I have been on it 5 months and never in my life have I suffered from such severe and frequent headaches as I have these past 5 months. I've been unable to work 2-3 days out of the week because of this. Not to mention it took 3 months for my periods to become regular. I was starting a new cycle every 2 days. Gave it 2 stars because you have to atleast give one star and the other is because I'm not pregnant."


"I had this implanted June 22nd 2015 August started feeling pregnant thought it was just the side effects gained 15 lbs all belly!!! I already have 3 kids was on the pill and got pregnant each time do thought I'd try something new...well it's November and I'm almost 6 months pregnant which obviously mean that I was pregnant before I got it..pregnancy test was negative. But any who lol the only REAL problem I had was the constant pain in my arm due to the implant...every other sickness and symptoms was because I am actually pregnant..ughhh I will not be trying this after the baby because I will be getting the tubal procedure!"


"I was hesitant to try Chateal. Or any birth control really. In the past I have them to make my moods feel out of control and weight to fluctuate. Due to PCOS, I needed to take this. HOWEVER, I am starting my second month on this. So far the only side effects I have noticed are my breasts are swollen (like 2 cups larger) and tender. I had a headache the first week after I took it (I took it in evening to avoid any potential sickness) but the headaches went away after the first week. I do not notice any particular mood swings or weight gain.  Am also not pregnant which is great. I would recommend Chateal based on my current results."


"Been on the pill for three months. Originally because I'd get my period for 7-8 days very heavy and it would make me anemic. Although it's helped with the heavy bleeding I'm getting my period every 2 weeks accompanied by the bad headaches.  I decided that the 7-8 days once a month no pill is a better option."


"Felt it start to open my lungs after the first dose. Oh but how dizzy and nauseated I felt. Side effects wear down towards the end of the day (about 10pm...I take the pill at about 9am).  Powerful medicine, QUICK results, pretty strong side effects."


"The pill normally works but you have to know the second time that you take it you will have a lot more side effects. I just took it the second time a week ago and I'm still feeling sick from it and I've had bleeding for about a week now. I do believe it worked because how much I've bleed. But the side effects are really bad!"


"I have only been taking this medicine for 7 days and all I have been having is cramps. I have never had any problems with any other birth control. This is the only side effect I have had after only 7 days of starting it."


"I got the Mirena on April 23rd to help with my endo and heavy bleeding.  I got it removed yesterday, June 8th.  I had about 3 or 4 good days and the rest I was enduring the same kinds of cramps that I did with my periods each month.  It drained me.  I wanted it to work for me so badly and felt guilty when I asked to have it removed yesterday thinking I hadn't given it long enough to settle.  An hour after it was gone, I no longer felt guilty.  The pain was gone.  The doctor told me it could take up to 6mths to settle but I just didn't have it in me to wait it out that long.  I had a horrible experience with it.  Zero energy, terrible mood swings and many times I was doubled over in pain similar to labor pains which took my breath away."


"I'm 32 yrs old. I went on Depo-Provera for 3 months and it was horrible. I constantly felt like I was running a fever and sweating like crazy. I had horrible PMS but no period. The only good thing about it was the convenience."


"This is the worst medication ever. The pain (intense burning and itching) started 5 minutes after i inserted the medication. That was almost 6 hours ago and I cannot sit down because the pain is so intense. Almost considered going to the hospital to make sure I wasn't having an allergic reaction but as it turns out- MANY people have had this unfortunate experience with Monistat 1. Holy cow- no no no!"


"My mum who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia and was at the stage of being extremely confused about where she was and who close relatives were began taking memantine in January 2015.  In short it has given me my mum back. Mum is now relatively alert, has markedly improved memory and is back in the present.  I had never imagined such an improvement was possible.  It's really strange to be having conversations with mum about what she was like before taking the drug.  Viki"


"Started on 10mg of amitriptyline for my Interstitial Cystitis related nerve pain.  Went up to 20mg after a month and it has been a miracle at reducing my pain for the last six months that I have been on it.  I haven't experienced any weight gain while on it.  I felt groggy at first but that went away after a few weeks."


"I travel a lot. I eat out a lot as a result. I have gained a lot of weight because of my job. I just don't have the time to exercise. My doctor got concerned when my BMI ballooned to 38. I started Belviq and I pay $75 per month. Cheaper than the other TV weight loss systems and I won't try the GNC stuff. Not safe! I lost 22 pounds this summer and so far I am pleased. No real side effects to report. For me, $75 is a lot per month but I was spending more on food! Lunch and dinner would cost me $20 a day, 4-5x per week."


"On Glyxambi for a month now, and fasting sugars are definitely lower. No weight loss though. Have experienced some minor joint pain and increased urination."


"Just wanted to say that this product worked for me. I waited about 24 hours after I had intercourse so I was worried it wouldn't work because it says the sooner the better. I had mild cramps & my breasts were pretty sore, nothing too intense though. My period came this morning, which is just a couple days off from when I usually start so yeah I'm very relieved. Best advice I can give is to try your very best not to get overly stressed, that never helps."


"I've got chronic pain -
Usually not able to move upon waking ~
I've been on Opioids for several decades starting in '80's / Tylenol 4 / my R jaw at Condyle - TMJ WAS
GONE -  I'm now on my 3rd prosthesis placed July 2015 - My Neck / Crevical Spine from 3- 5/6 Bulged with 5 sitting on Nerve Root -
Mid Spine was Broke & Healed & I've got damages Lumbar Spine & Nerves Both Lumbar & Cervical ~
I was on numerous Strengths of Hydrocodone then
Combo Hydrocodone & Demerol 100 for break thru for over decade / Increased to percocet 10/325 for about 5 yrs and up'ed
To oxycodone 20mg 4 times day ~
Embed 60/2.4/ 2 x's day  4 months Seems to work now w narco 7.5 as needed for Increased pain - Nice to be able to move without pain - Still kinked up/ No pain!"


"I am 25 weeks pregnant and was told by my midwife to start using this product for my yeast infection. As soon as I applied it, my vee-jay got on fire! The itching and burning is horrible!!! Hopefully this will go away soon! I am laying here and  my vee-jay  is itching like crazy! Awful product!!!"


"About 2 years ago when I was admitted to the hospital with a severe attack of atrial fibrillation, the Dr. put me on 80mg twice a day and this worked well until I had a severe attack and my dosage was increased to 120mg at night and 80 mg in the morning. This has worked excellent since them. I also have multiple health problems and take multiple medications and there has been no bad side effects from the sotalol."


"I have been taking generic Adipex since Dec. 2015. I am 5 food tall and was 211 pounds. The first 11 pounds came off quick. Then I got down to 195. Now I am back up to 200 and can't drop the weight. My energy level is a lot better though. I don't really eat that much. So maybe my body is holding on to what I do eat. Who knows."


"I have binge eating disorder. The first day I started these, I noticed a difference. I wasn't eating until I puked. It helped me so much. I had normal portions. I didn't feel the need to eat when I was a little upset. It helped from day 1 and continues to do so."


"I have had almost daily headaches since I was 15.  I am now 43.  I would not have believed such a simple medication would have worked so well."


"I am 16 years old and started this birth control a month ago. Got pretty bad nausea and headaches the first couple weeks but it went away. I don't take the placebo pills for my period week because they make my period worse and going off the placebo seems to help. I started my second pack yesterday and took a double dose because I skipped a day. Woke up this morning, vomited profusely all day. If it gets worse, I'm going to the hospital."


"I have been using antabuse for a month.  I have had some side effects as in some nausea and headaches.  I still feel that the benefit of the prescription far outweighs any side effects, nowing this has really given my family a sense of security."


"I've had the nexplanon for a year and 2 months and I'm 18 and I haven't had a period since I been one it I've gained about 50lbs since I've been one it and I been doing everything I can to lose it and it won't happen I'm getting it removed next month but I really don't recommend this. I've had the depo and it messed up my back and still didn't have a period on that but I thought about the implant and it does work not getting you pregnant.  But I'm gaining so much weight and I do everything and still gain it. Please girls if you don't want to be big and have no period, depression have bad anxiety, be tired 24/7 don't get it or the depo. It sucks.  My boyfriend wants me to get it removed because I keep gaining weight before I was on it I was 145 now I'm 195"


"I'm French and am 28 years old. I had my first seizure in 2009. My neurologist gave me Lamotrigine for 2 years, from 100mg daily at the beginning to 400mg at the end. The frequency of seizures has been reduced but I still had some.
I arrived in USA in 2011 and my new neurologist prescribed me Keppra because I wanted to have a new medication, more efficient. I take 500mg twice daily. I don't have any seizure since I started this medication, so more than one year now.
I'm very satisfied so far, but of course I have side effects and it's sometimes very difficult to deal with. I'm very tired all day long, I need to sleep at least 8 hours every night. I'm like bipolar, sometimes euphoric, sometimes very depressed.
I'm a different person now."


"I'm 15 and started using this around January 2013. I had mostly acne on my forehead no where else. It cleared it up really well and I had clear skin for about 3 months. Then summer started and my hormones started acting up and I brokeout a ton on my cheeks and sort of on my forehead. I know it's not Veltins fault, but I am taking minocycline pills with the Veltin now. All I have to say is VELTIN IS GREAT, don't stop using it. It also cleared up my back acne."


"I have tried so many unsuccessful times to quit smoking.  I have used patches, tried cold turkey, even hypnosis! Nothing worked.  I have smoked for more than 35 years.  I finally decided to try the Chantix, thinking the entire time that it would fail as well.  When my doctor told me that it actually blocked the nicotine receptors in the brain instead of just simply replacing the nicotine itself, I began to have some hope.  I smoked for about a week, and the craving began to diminish.  Cigarettes began to taste different.  I had cigarettes, but I just did not want to smoke them.  I knew then that something had changed.  I had very crazy dreams, not scary, just crazy, but that was doable.  I didn't get depressed at all."


"My gyno prescribed this pill to help with my menstrual cramps. My gyno warned that spotting was the most common side effect of this pill. The first four weeks there was nothing, all was well other than a little nausea while adjusting to the new pill. I started week 5, the first week in the second container and instantly started spotting. At first it was nothing serious, nothing a panty liner couldn't handle. About a week goes by and the bleeding became much heavier. I'm now going through 3-4 tampons a day. Called the DR and he said it's just my body getting used to it and to stick it out for the rest of the 3 month pack and after that my body should be adjusted. Wish me luck, the cramps & bleeding are worse now than before."


"I've been on fluoxetine 5weeks@ 20mg & additional 1week combo with apripazole 5mg. I've been diagnosed with major depression and BPD.  I have flu like symptoms and restlessness. don't feel much improvement before or after combining apripazole except I am very chilled and calm sometimes too calm.  I no longer have insane panic attacks or think too much over everything. I hate the crazy dreams and insomnia but love getting out of bed feeling like I can run a marathon-due to fluoxetine.  The apripozole helps with appetite which is non existent and helps boost fluoxetine.
How much longer need to wait for the side effects to diminish as the restlessness is getting v.distressing"


"I started taking Belviq in September of '14, so I am about three weeks shy of a full year.  For the first two weeks I lost perhaps one pound and was getting discouraged - so I simply tried harder.  By the way, I was three hundred pounds on the dot when I started.  I now weigh 220.  Yep, 80 pounds in less than a year, and I have reclaimed my life, my energy my looks, my sex drive and my optimistic outlook on life.  DO NOT expect it to work on the front end, by which I mean it is NOT an appetite suppressant.  But - and this is a huge but - if you cut your caloric intake in half, you will not experience hunger cravings afterword.  That is the key.

EAT LESS!  Belviq will take care of the rest.  By the way, I lost this weight without exercise."


"I struggled with infertility for years. Two months on this medicine and we were pregnant and I now have a healthy 4 year old."


"Great Seizure control. Low side effects after first 2 weeks."


"I went to Urgent Care for what turned out to be a kidney stone. I was in severe pain and they finally (after begging) gave me Toradol in my IV. It took quite awhile to just take the edge off. It lasted about 3 hours. When I left, they gave me another pain killer that nicely did the trick!"


"Brain damaged/ developmental delay: I have a 5 year old who has been on Intuniv for 6 months after other medicine did not work. On Intuniv she is no longer up all night, aggressive at school and able to concentrate on her school work (she has been in school since age 3 in special education). I only wish the company would lower the 'age' on the medication so it would be covered under her adoption assistance Medicaid, its expensive at $153.00 a month."


"I had my first grand-mal seizure out of the blue at 26yrs of age 39 years ago! Dilantin has kept me free from seizures when I have remembered to take the medication. Over the years I have had several other seizures but only due to neglecting to take the tablets. I am on 330mg per day (130mg in the morning and 300mg in the evening). I am very thankful to God for Dilantin! I do have a real tendency to be always tired and swollen gums, but otherwise no other side-effects."


"Went nearly mad on this antidepressant, clenched my teeth, constant sweats. Terrible and always tired on it. Doctor just kept upping the dosage. Was on 120mg when I complained, changed doctor and am now coming off Cymbalta. Now have dreadful dizziness and brain zaps but anything is better than what I was going through. "


"I had for at least 11 years suffered from anxiety disorder for years. Worrying, palpitations, shortness of breath, basically all the popular anxiety symptoms. I am on Lexapro because it does work. Side effects like lower sex drive, difficulty reaching orgasm, insomnia all go away. I find myself fearless, my life is active, no more "what if's" and no anxiety attacks. It's a miracle pill. BUT, I was 135 pounds, skinny. I'm 5'5 I had an amazing metabolism my body was rock solid. After 3 years of Lexapro I am now 165 pounds.  I have to try work out and eat healthy I know.
Please don't wait as long as I did to change your life and get back to your wonderfully made self!"


"Introduced when I came down with the Shingles, a most painful ailment which covers most of your torso. Hydrocodone didn't phase it, my doctor explained how it worked and what was happening to my nerve endings. Shingles changes you life because it likes to linger around and your nerve ending have changed. So I'm on 600's 3 TID, makes life more pleasant. Hope this is helpful."


"good product........ i recommend it ......"


"I started this medication very slowly to avoid the rash if at all possible.  25 mg in morning and at night for two weeks.  Increased dose .50 in morning and .50 at night for another two weeks.  I am now at .75 in morning and .75 at night.  I find by dividing the medication in the day, I am more stable over all."


"It's my third time returning back to Zoloft and I'm 21. First time I've used Zoloft I was only 15 and it was for Social Anxiety/Severe Depression and it helped me tremendously. Stopped it after one year and maybe... 6 months later my anxiety was back along with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Anyway, I'm back on it and after 1 month I can say this IT'S PERFECT. I'm lucky to not have any side effects (except maybe a little bit of diziness but I don't care) and I feel so much better!!!

I'm way LESS ANXIOUS, OCD is diminished by 3/4 (I still need to follow therapy for this problem), no more black thoughts, I'm also more focused at school and my thoughts are more coherent/clear.

I don't think I'll ever stop this medication... For me, it's a life saver."


"This medicine has been a life changer for me. I've tried absolutely everything and this is the only thing that controls loose stools & diarrhea without making me constipated.  It has honestly been a miracle especially because I work and travel a lot and that was always so stressful - I wouldn't eat for long periods of time because I was so scared of an accident. I would give it a ten but it's expensive; luckily there are savings programs you can find - and that's well worth it - or it's over 1,000 a month and I am not sure how anyone could afford that!"


"I had my Mirena inserted exactly a year ago at the age of 56. Now 57 and still no menopause in sight. In fact I just got my period today. Granted its lighter than it was before Mirena but out of the last year, I have at least spotted almost every day. June was a good month for me with my first skipped period and no spotting. July one day of spotting. Went for my Pap smear in August, told my GYN that it looks like maybe this thing is finally working, started spotting that night and never stopped for the entire last month. I give up. I do give Mirena a 7 though because my periods are lighter, albeit right on time every month, unfortunately. I will keep it inserted as it is now about what I know."


"I have been on a low hormone pill for almost 10 years, this one has been the worst. I've been taking Gildess for about 4 months now and have noticed the worst of the side effects within the last two months. I'm incredibly moody, kind of depressed (weird highs and lows), almost no sex drive whatsoever and have gained about 10 pounds. I really don't feel like myself anymore and unfortunately it took me a while to figure out that it was the birth control that has been causing this. I will be switching ASAP."


"I have taken this for three years, It has been a life saver in way of keeping me calm and relaxing me over all. I will take 100mg on average for sleep at night, I have also taken throughout the day to keep a stable mood. It has helped with depression and aiding well in sleep. You have to find the right dose for yourself though everyone will have a different reaction to different mg doses, the most common dose I have seen across the board has been 75mg at bedtime."


"Great medicine for panic attacks, no anxiety and body symptoms after taking it."


"This pill has given me nothing but trouble. I am now double dosing until my D&C to see if it will stop the bleeding that it caused me for over a month. I should have just lived with the irregular cycles instead of this constant bleeding!"


"I had to find a way to sleep and make it back to work. I have taken zolpidem for 7 months now and find that i really need it. Sometimes I get a pain in my side but I feel I get a good nights sleep. I feel like I need it, so it has to be addicting.  It works."


"Awful. I had such high hopes for it. I expected to bleed for a bit before it tapered off and regulated. I was willing to wait it out until the hormones were in my system. I bled for 5 months. Not heavy, but enough that I'd need a light tampon. I also started shedding hair at an alarming rate.
Pro: Not pregnant (it's easy to not get pregnant when you aren't having sex though, due to constant bleeding)
Pro: Not ultra tampon heavy like I was on paragard
Con: Nonstop bleeding, bad clotting, all the damn time.
Con: Hair loss"


"After reading endless negativity reviews, I feel almost guilty to say how big a fan I am of Otezla.  I developed mild to severe psoriasis around 33.  Tried all the ointments, cortisone injections, laser and light treatment options with light/temporary relief. Started  Otezla 1/1/17, had immediate positive results.  Little nausea at first along with slight headache & bowel issues, all side effects subsided within a couple of weeks.  Haven't lost any weight.  Not depressed or sad.  In fact, quite the opposite - due to clear skin/confidence I'm happier than I've been in years.  I'm 99% clear!  Never thought I'd be able to wear little shorts & be at the beach with clear skin again.  Big fan & feel blessed.  Hope this helped if you're on the fence"


"When I first started taking Orsythia I loved it! It even caused me to lose weight. I would only take it in the morning or afternoon sometimes at night when I would remember and I never got pregnant. My pharmacy switched me to Lutera and I had irregular bleeding. I know its the same main ingredient, I am not sure if the dosage changed but I did have tender breasts. I actually thought I was pregnant but that was impossible because I had 10 day periods. I felt like I was always on my period. It was annoying. Then I got used to it. I feel as though I may have gained some weight but its all water weight and bloat. Now I am taking Aubra its the same ingredients so hopefully my body adjusts and I go back to being skinny with hardly any period."


"Been on this for a little over a year. Experienced some moodiness and depression the first few months. Didnt feel myself. This is just what happens when the body gets used to the hormones. Periods went from painful, heavy, and 7-8 days to light, less painful, and approximately 3 days. No pregnancies or even scares. Mild weight gain (maybe 5 lbs - probably just normal from eating anyway). No problems with acne. Does what it should - prevents pregnancy and lightens periods/makes them less painful. Chewable and decent tasting as well."


"I've been on Remicaid for 4 years for UC. I am in complete remission...its unfortunate that it's an IV infusion, but I will gladly deal with this versus the effects of Ulcerative Colitis."


"I'm 17, female and am on 400mg of trazodone now. I used to take 100mg in the morning for my anxiety but it made me more tired in the mornings. That's the only side effect I have had. I'm not on 350mg at night to help with my insomnia and 50mg in the morning to help with anxieties. It helps with sleep and anxieties but not with my depression unfortunately."


"Never feel down or tired..absolute feel wonderful"


"When I started Lunesta, I was SHOCKED by the price. 300-500 Dollars for 30 generic pills??? I don't have insurance, BTW. Then, my sister (who has 2 handicapped children and knows all the ins and outs of the medical industry) told me about a website that literally takes 4 minutes to sign up, qualify, and show you where to get your Lunesta at the biggest pharmacies in the country. I got my renewed today....the cost: $19.91
"


"Switched from Paxil 20mg to Effexor 75mg. On Paxil I just couldn't lose weight and my insurance wanted me to try an SRNI before they would pay for the newer meds like Brintellix. At first I noticed a decrease in anxiety THEN I went to work!! My job is very stressful and I have to be SPOT on!! First I noticed anxiety returning then that I was clumsy..dropping things! I then started noticing numbness and tingling in my fingers and then waking up with numb arms which would not wake up for up to 7hrs!!! I did some research and noticed that numbness/tingling of the extremities is a side effect for 20% of people taking Effexor. The numbness scared me to death! I immediately went to my Shrink and got off this damn drug! I'm going to Lexapro! Ugh!"


"I've been on it for almost a month now and LOVE IT. Prior, I was on the Nuvaring because I've always been scared about forgetting to take a pill on a daily basis. But with Nuvaring intercourse was painful, and libido dropped significantly. So far, LOVE Lo-Loestrin. I feel happier, want to engage in sex more, and best of all, my small 32A breasts are growing! Went bra shopping yesterday and so excited! Hopefully these great benefits keep coming. Will keep everyone posted!"


"I had flu symptoms so my doctor prescribed me Tamiflu. Everytime I took it I felt like I was going to vomit. I haven't felt like eating, so luckily I couldn't vomit. It sort of made me dizzy and it gave me a headache. I wouldn't recommend the medicine to anybody."


"I smoked for 16 years. After almost 3 weeks on Chantix I all of a sudden had no desire to smoke. I've been cigarette free for 17 days and loving the way my hair smells "


"I've been on this medication for about 3 months. I titrated up slowly and really found no difference in my symptoms. Not sure if things would be worse without it. My depression has definitely gotten worse and I'm not sure if it's a direct medication side effect or I'm just totally depressed that nothing I try takes my pain away. I think it's causing my morning anxiety. My doctor just prescribed Neurontin in addition to Savella. I'm glad it's helped so many other people, though."


"Panic attacks are greatly reduced, depression persists."


"About 11 months ago I received the single dose Monovisc. It was painful to receive the shot and the pressure was great as it was injected. It took about 3 weeks for me to feel better. Before the shot I had a high level of constant pain from bone-on-bone on the outer edge of my knee. A pocket of fluid had formed on the outside for weeks and I had been waking up with knee pain during the night for quite some time. This greatly improved my knee pain. It didn't take me to 0 pain but definitely reduced it.
About 5 weeks ago, I felt the pain creeping up, the fluid forming and began to wake up during the night on occasion. I called the doctor and scheduled the next one, which I'll get in a few days.
Better than pain or surgery!"


"Thus far, Trulicity has worked for me to get my blood sugars under control.  Changing my eating habits,  I can tell that I have lost some weight while using Trulicity. Others can tell as well.  I know of three other patients who have requested from their physician Trulicity as a result of me talking with them about Trulicity."


"I was prescribed Differin 3 weeks ago. Two days after getting the prescription I finally purchased the item and started treatment that night. Worst mistake ever.

My skin is not sensitive at all, and I mean at all. I have literally put bleach on it and nothing has happened. Not only has using this item every other day (at bedtime) made my skin breakout, it has also:

- made it extremely sensitive

- caused chemical-like burns

- blistered

- made my oily/combo skin dry in some patches

- caused my eyes (while I didn't even apply it here) get wrinkles and burn 24/7.

I can't even apply creams/face masks that usually soothed my skin when it was irritated. Horrible product, should be made illegal."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"Didn't work at all. Don't use, especially if you have issues with constipation. Tastes good, but what a waste. The other stuff, the REAL stuff tastes awful but works."


"I was prescribed this for a diagnostic colonoscopy to investigate bleeding and loose bowels.    I was assigned the split dose prep,  were you take one dose in the evening and the other the morning of the exam.  The first 5 ounce drink was easy to swallow and I was able to follow it with 5 cups of the clear liquid of choice -I chose two water, one chicken stock, one gingerale and one gatorade.    After an hour the effects kicked in.   I didn't experience any cramping or nausea.  I went to bed two hours after taking it, and got up about once an hour for the next four hours.  I was running clear at this time and considered skipping dose two.  Instead I took half the second dose and fluids. I was perfectly clear for exam."


"I’m on the fourth week of Vienva and have experienced nausea, headaches, mood swings, spotting and bloating! Hopefully these symptoms pass after three months like they say! I hate birth control to begin with because of all the symptoms and I always experience all of them but what are we supposed to do? "


"My daughter has had migraines for the past 3 years since she was 9. As recommended by her neurologist, she has benefited tremendously by religiously taking Migrelief (OTC magnesium/feverfew/Vitamin B pill) with breakfast & dinner daily to prevent migraines, along with getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, & taking electrolyte pills when she exercises/swims or in excessive heat.  And at the earliest sign of vision blurriness or onset, she takes one adult Aleve (naproxen) & one 50mg sumatriptan (generic form of Imitrex) & tries to rest/nap (better than either alone). Treximet is just a combination of these 2 drugs (sumatriptan & naproxen) but it is much cheaper to take them separately yourself than getting Treximet, still under patent."


"I have been off skyla for almost 6 months, and my periods are just starting to regulate again so I know this is a sign of my body starting to regulate again also from not being on this birth control anymore. I am also losing weight since gaining almost 15 lbs in the 3 months I was on skyla, and my acne is under control again and I am no longer depressed. I am birth control free and feeling 100%. This birth control did not work for me but it doesn't mean it can't work for you. Everyone is different!"


"I have dealt with both anxiety and depression the majority of my adult career. I was previously on Prozac 10mg, and had a dosage increase to 20mg but I experienced no significant change and could not stay consistent with the medication. After discontinuing the Prozac, I felt I could deal with my Anxiety without medication. Boy was I wrong.. symptoms got worse..
-uncontrollable crying
-dry heaving
- no interest in doing anything
-tired all of the time

I finally got evaluated by my provider, and they prescribed Lexapro 10mg

This is only my second day on the medication, and anxiety is at a low. However, I am feeling very Nauseous

I normally have a beer or two, and I have no interest in drinking alcohol

Is this normal?"


"When I run out of sumatriptan, 50 mg of indomethacin,  a caffeine tab, ice pack and a rest gives almost complete relief in a couple hours.  Much less expensive than sumatriptan. $7 co-pay for 120 which treats 60 headaches vs $7 copay for 9 sumatriptan which treats 9 headaches.  Sumatriptan is faster but doesn't give the added relief to my arthritis. Can't take indomethacin if you haven't eaten or can't eat."


"I come from  longggg longggg line of a very overweight family. Besides one cousin I'm the only one that never became morbidly obese, but I've found I've severely struggled since my 20's to keep weight off, especially because I binge eat, & I even sleep walk & binge when I do ! It's like your brain just doesn't seem to register that your full. My stomach can be really growling after I've had an entire pizza pie to myself ! Last week I did this until I was sick to my stomach. The next day what do I do? I just get up and eat more pizza! This particular behavior seems to run in my family. My doctor finally put me on Vyvanse 30mg starting. 2 days in. Feeling overall more alert, and not food obsessed completely...so not sure yetttttt."


"Thougt it did nothing so i skipped a dose and it was the worst day of my life...Best Drug Ever"


"Since turning 58 I've been having problems maintaining an erection which I know is not all that uncommon.    At first I tried a herbal drug which worked quite well but seemed to lose some of it's potency over a period of time (I was taking it for about 1 year) although it still managed to give me reasonable erections.   Then I tried 20mg of Tadalafil and wow what a difference!    Rock hard erections usually around 2/3 hours after taking and I still managed to get rock hard the next day!    Much better than Viagra which only lasted around 8/10 hours and no great erections the following day.   Highly recommended."


"Xanax is the only thing that works for me."


"I had Botox treatments for my migraines for about a year and a half.  I was thrilled as it completely took away my migraines and I had no side effects.  I had my life back.  Then last August I went to get my regular 3 month injections at 4 p.m.  By  7 p.m. that evening I experiencing dizziness.  By the next day I had a severe headache, next pain, dizziness, trouble swallowing, pain in my shoulders, etc.  It was terrible.  My doctor told me he didn't think it was from the Boxtox, but that I probably caught a virus at the same time I got the shots.  Seriously?  Here I am, 3 months later, and I can hardly hold up my head.  I have headaches, shoulder pain, neck pain, pain and numbness going down my arms.  The dizziness has never gone away."


"Suffering from cramping, diarrhea, and spasms for over a month and within 10 mins of taking the 10mg pill I feel much better. I can actually walk around and not worry about having to be near the bathroom 24/7. Has not completely stopped spasms but has helped tremendously. The cramps have stopped! I would recommend anyone trying this out for irritable bowel syndrome/inflammatory bowel disease cramping relief. Female, IBD, 25yrs old."


"I could fall asleep, but it only lasted for 6 hours.  But it works."


"I feel better after taking this medicine for 5 days. I am experiencing some dizziness and lack of appetite. I'm not feeling as much improvement as I hoped I would by this time. Sleeping well still and no hyperactivity. I do notice lots of tenderness in my Achilles tendons on both sides. We will see after 5 more days. I got the medicine for bronchitis 500 mg for 10 days."


"Hi .Chlorpheniramine is very effective drug.
I tried all the antihistamine and medicines like cetrizine , loratdine , fexofenafine etc. I spent a lot of money but just chlorpheniramine work for me and chlorpheniramine is very cheap!!A  few minutes   after taking this , I get complete relief and my allergies have gone especially eye allergy.
chlorpheniramine has  2 side effects for me:
1-make me very sleepy
2-need take this each 4 hours.at least 4 times in day."


"Soon after beginning Contrave I began to feel really wonky, couldn't sleep no matter how I tried. As much as I wanted to quit, I gave it 6 weeks anyway. Like many medications, thought the side effects would pass. They didn't. I titrated off as my doctor recommended. A month and a half later, I no longer feel wonky, but still only getting 2-3 hours of sleep a night. My son in law has been on it a year, working hard to change his life. But even as active as he is, surfer, runner, skateboarding, he's lost a whole 12 pounds. Just not worth it."


"Game Changer!  I have tried most all of them in several forms.  Then: Anoro Elipta!  I started this medication about two weeks ago.  I had not walked over twenty minutes at a time in a couple years.  Just got back from a eighty minute walk and feel great.  My pace was 20 minutes a mile, about 2 feet a step, according to my Fitbit Charge HR 2.  I could have gone longer and farther, but do not want to push it or light up my knees.  It is hard for me to believe.  I am a 67 year old man with COPD.  Anoro may increase my HR and BP for a about 30 minutes right after I use it, but those readings go lower than baseline even with exercise.  A lot lower.  I hope it works for you!"


"Made cough way worse. Thank god I took my first ones in the daytime so the effect will hopefully be gone by bedtime."


"Works good just wish it would last longer. I got them after getting tendons cut in my fingers."


"I am speechless!!! I read all the 250+ reviews and decided, this is my remedy! I have been suffering for 30 years now from stage fright despite being sociable and communicator, my heart will start beating loudly my breathing will almost stop and I am almost fainting just when I think about a public speaking or presentation! I took the 40mg pill of inderal 2 hours before a business presentation to 150 people, and guess what... I propelled like a rocket!!! I should have known about it before and avoid the wasted time..."


"Very good for pain"