"I was prescribed cefprozil 5 days ago and I am getting worse.  I have suffered for years with sinus infections and can say that this is the most ineffective antiobitic I have ever been prescribed as with others there has always been a slight to moderate improvement.  Will be returning to the doctor today to request a real solution."


"Cymbalta is VERY effective... and trade-off is increased appetite... lowered metabolism... so expect weight gain or plan to exercise more and reduce calorie intake. Hair loss is a strong possibility. If loss of hair doesn't concern you... it's NOT MUCH...but enough for you to notice... and it does grow back... so! All things considered... I am very happy with Cymbalta. I used to use Lexapro (about 2 yrs) and had nothing but problems... Zoloft didn't do the job for me... but as I emphasized... Cymbalta has been a blue ribbon treatment.  I don't get lightheaded, no dizziness... I recommend it."


"Plan B works! I am not on birth control, have an extremely regular period and keep close track of my fertile/non fertile windows each month. I have taken plan B 3 times over the span of a year, as back up for the pull out method. I have experienced minimal to no side effects, with the exception of being extremely bloated. The first 2 times I took the pill my period came the exact day I was due for it & the 3rd time my period came 3 days early. Ladies, just relax and let the pill do what it's supposed to do. If you took it within the 72hr time frame then your chances of becoming pregnant are slim to none. The pill is not a hoax and it truly does what it is meant to do!"


"Have used this product on a few occasions and thankfully experienced no burning or itching like I have read about here. The product worked quickly with no side effects."


"I have used Atrovent (Ipratropium) to control my asthma for several years. I usually make do with salbutamol for maintenance, but Atrovent proves very useful for bad attacks of if my chest gets very tight when I get a cold. Atrovent seems to dry up any phlegm in my chest and ease coughing. The medicine does not work immediately like salbutamol. It works best after 20-30 minutes, but seems to have a longer duration of effect than salbutamol - about 6 hours."


"Started on Crestor 5 mg a year and a half ago. It immediately lowered my Cholesterol by 60 points. No problems until 4 months ago. Started having heart palpitations, mainly at night which is when I took the Crestor. They got so severe, I would be up all night. After doing a lot of researching on the internet, I found that other people had experienced this too, so I stopped the medicine and haven't had any palpitations since. My doc seems reluctant to believe this was the cause."


"I started talking Lolo in June after my son was born and have been on it for nearly 6 months.
I originally received a 3 month trial package from my OBGYN which from reading the reviews seems like the pharmacy company gave out a load of this Bc everywhere..
My side effects include..... my sex drive is nearly completely gone and seeing as I'm in my prime and normally have an above high sex drive,  random 1 day spotting, moodiness, cramping on stomach and back, headaches, Major bloating feels like I'm always about to get my period,  sleeplessness and I've been unable to loss baby weight since I've been taking this birth control.
I've given this an honest go but I don't feel this Bc is for me.."


"i had this in under duress whilst having camera n biopsy..within 24hours i had headaches felt hot and flushed...over 4 days i felt really bloated and down...haf it took out after 6 days and instantly felt better"


"I have enlarged prostate and erections that are about half erect. I was allergic to all other meds that treat this. Dr. suggested 5 mg Cialis. I'm ecstatic at the results. My erections are harder than ever. And urinating like 20 year old again. And best of all my insurance company pay for all, no co-pay because only medicine I can take for this. Never been this happy. Only side effect is very mild headache at first. Only last few minutes."


"I started getting migraines at 11 years old. For the first few years, Excedrin Migraine would usually get rid of it. But then it stopped working. I finally went to a neurologist. At first I was put on Imitrex, but that either did absolutely nothing, or made the pain worse. After switching to 20 mg Relpax, I am so relieved! It almost always knocks out my migraine symptoms. Once in a while, it won't really work and I'll have to take a 40 mg. Although, one time I did have to go to the ER because I had a migraine for a week and Relpax wasn't working, every single other time it has worked!
The only side effect I've noticed is that I'm a bit tired. However, this could just be due to the initial pain beforehand. But heck, I love Relpax!"


"Quick to act, seems to also help with depression, overall the best pain medicine I've been prescribed."


"Started Chantix and I've been smoke free for 23 days already.  Wow, first couple of days were ROUGH (although Chantix did help) but after the first week it was easy to give up. I don't take the medicine anymore.  I'm on my own now and happy.  "


"I was on Yaz for a couple yrs, then my gyn suggested I begin taking Gianvi which is generic for Yaz.  It was cheaper & figured I would try it.  Big mistake.  I noticed I started to have horrible mood swings..I would be laughing one minute then angry or uspet/crying the next..for the smallest reasons.  I am also hungry all the time!  I've gained 5 lbs, no big deal..I honestly don't know how I haven't gained more.. I crave food even if I've just ate.  I also noticed my vision is blurry.  I was wondering if my contacts were just dirty & needed changed...but I still notice it. My sex drive has also decreased a lot which was never the case on Yaz.  My boyfriend & I have decided going back to Yaz is probably the best decision! For both our sakes!"


"Vivitrol saved my life and career.  Use was 15 10/325 Norcos a day for one year. The hardest part is before you get the shot, being abstinent from opiates for 7 days but if you have an informed doctor they give you different medications to make your withdrawal more tolerable. It was do-able I was terrified but I promise it's possible. Once I had the shot I felt like myself again no cravings. Only side effect I had was a tiny little bit of soreness at injection site. Other than that I felt NO SIDE EFFECTS at all. Zero. That was my experience, my advise if you proceed with this is make sure you find a doctor who knows what they are doing, it makes a difference. Go to addiction specialist if possible."


"Effective form of birth control yet caused excessive abnormal bleeding during the three month cycle in which I should not have gotten my period. Eventually removed from medication due to abnormal uterine bleeding while taking this product."


"Promethazine is a histamine blocker. 25mg is an average dose for adults. Can also be taken with most pain medicines such as Vicodin, Toradol, tramadol, NSAID types (Advil, Celebrex, Aleve) please check with doctor before combining medicines. Makes you a little tired but not bad. Some people report promethazine also works for anxiety and stress. "


"Took lipanthyl 145mg for 3 months, triglycerides went down, hdl went up, but ldl went up. Alt was also detected at 78. Had mild chest pain, not sure if related. Changing to another med."


"Suffered from occasional erectile dysfunction. Doctor said it was my very stressful workload. Tried the 50mg pill and results were amazing. Wife and I are in mid-30s and very active with a 3 year old. Haven't had to use the pill too much, probably once every 5 weeks or so. Highly recommend Viagra."


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"I have been taking Loestrin 24 for about three and a half weeks now.  I am new to the birth control world.  Good thing we have this world wide net to receive advices and concerns from others who experience the same thing.  Anyways, so far this medication scared me in the first week due to continuous days of spotting, then the second week would consist of two days of spotting and the third, than finally on my fourth week its been one day that I have spotted, yet I still have a couple more days to go.  I haven't had any cramps, headaches but I may have felt a little bit irritated at times.  One thing that I don't care for about this medication and the pimples on my face."


"I was switched from Humalog flex insulin to Novolog flexpen and I've noticed that since then I have gained 21 pounds and I'm trying my best exercising eating right I'll lose a pound and gain    3 I need help what should I do?"


"I have only been taking Ambien for 3 months or so.  I too have insomnia.  I can get to sleep but wake up and can't get back to sleep.  My experience with Ambien has been crazy.  I have had a phone conversation and made plans to go to lunch with a friend, and when she called the next day to see if we were still on, I had no memory of our conversation.  I have cooked scrambled egg/cheese breakfast at 11pm and put it away for breakfast the next day.  Last night, however, was the scariest.  I vaguely remember sweeping up hair, so I looked in the garbage this morning and was relieved to not find any hair. I passed it off as a dream.  Then I took a good look in the mirror, my bangs on the left side are now only 2" long.  How embarrassing!"


"I started the medication yesterday due to serve bronchitis that developed from an upper respiratory infection. After the first dose (just 30 minutes) I had to call an ambulance and take my epinephrine. My throat closed, I was unable to breathe and I was having sever pain on the left side of my chest. This medication is awful. I now have to go back to the doctors office and get something else that WON'T potentially kill me."


"I have found that neurotin has helped with my sciatic pain. It was originally given for the pain in my legs from restless leg syndrome. But it has definitely helped with the bad pain I experience from an injury in my sciatica. It used to be almost unbearable. I do not want to take addictive pain medications again. They only work if you are taking them on a constant basis, and that is not good.  With the neurotin, I can take it in the morning and I get relief for most of the day."


"I use Vicodin when I'm in pain. It only helps me for 2 to 3 days then after that nothing seems to help with pain. I've had surgery on my wrist and I am going to have surgery again soon. I fear that I am going to get addicted to it because my dad is addicted to it and I don't want it to happen to me. I need to tell my doctor and ask him what else would help with pain."


"First, let me preface this by saying that EVERY woman's body is DIFFERENT. Don't let these comments highly influence if you decide to take or not to take Sprintec.  You yourself have to try it and see if it works for you.
With that being said, I have been on Sprintec for a little over 5 months.  It works for me.  I really haven't had any side effects.....no weight gain, no acne, no crazy moods.
I am a Sunday starter and my period usually comes on late Tuesday or early Wednesday during the week of the placebo pill.  The only thing I will say against it is that I haven't experienced the shorter periods.  My period still stays on for about 5 days. Most importantly of all, I haven't gotten pregnant!"


"Took 100 mg Invokana for three weeks and blood sugar readings dropped dramatically even after reducing insulin dosage. Then feet started a "burning" feeling and shooting pains in my right foot. This persisted for 3 days and I decided I didn't want to think about potential lose of my feet. Life moves on with one less concern."


"I have severe insomnia. I've tried dozens of benzos, z-drugs, and natural supplements, and this is the only medication I've taken that allows me to fall asleep before midnight. I got a solid 5 hours of sleep on Phenobarbital. I didn't like though how I woke up so early in the morning... I feel my best when I get 8 hours of sleep. I probably need a higher dose next time"


"I have been on suboxone for several years, first for addiction to pain pills now for pain management, I was switched to zubslov for insurance reasons and I was in withdrawals in 3 hours, I don't understand why or how most of these ppl on here say it works for them but for me it has been awful ! Why do the drug and insurance companies have to mess with something that is working !!"


"I was on Nuvaring for almost 4 years and I loved it. I had NO side effects. The only reason I'm not on it now is because I got pregnant on it but no birth control is 100%."


"I'm 23 and have been on Trinessa for 4 months. I switched from Loestrin 24 for affordability. For reference, I experience very heavy cramps and bleeding and about a week long period when not on birth control.

I have about a 3 day period that is moderate to heavy (it doesn't lighten my period very much, but it does shorten it). Cramps are reduced. The week of my period I experience noticeable mood swings (unlike when I was on Loestrin, and didn't experience any). But overall, I am very happy with this birth control. It's extremely affordable, shortens my period, lightens cramps, and does not cause mood swings outside of when I normally would right before my period.

I would recommend giving it a shot!"


"Dexedrine was good for me."


"I started depo September 23rd 2016  I recently got my 3rd shot March 23rd. Mood swings are awful and I constantly have brown discharge or it will disappear and look normal and then bam bleeding out of nowhere like a gush and today its dark with small clots. I don't know what to do guys my boyfriend doesn't like blood so our sex life hasn't been the usual 4 days a week its more like 2 days every 2 weeks. Its kind of became a burden. Like most of you I have a hard time remembering to take pills so a shot every three months on the 23rd (I started depo the day I got my period) I used to bleed heavily on my periods to the point where I had to wear overnight pads for the first 4 days of it. Now honestly I regret ever being on depo."


"Started taking this on October 19th, I weighed 217. The first week on the .6 dose I lost 1 pound. My second week on the 1.2 dose I have lost 5 pounds and I am not done with my second week yet. When I increased my dosage I did experience some nausea but nothing too bad and an occasional headache. My appetite is down, I'm not really too hungry and I have been drinking a lot of water. Very happy right now and hope this is only the beginning. Thankful that my insurance covers this too."


"26 yo, no pregnancies. I had my Skyla inserted about 1 month ago because I was tired of remembering to take my OCPs. I took 2 ibuprofen the morning of my appointment. Insertion definitely hurt, but to me it felt no worse than having a PAP done. Very tolerable. And it only took a couple of minutes.  No cramping or bleeding the day of or day after. Mild spotting since then, but no period. It's been about a month and I've noticed a few side effects: occasional terrrrrible cramps & my acne got worse-- however, both of those side effects could potentially have been from me going off of my OCPs and have nothing to do with Skyla, but who knows. Would definitely recommend & Medicaid covered mine-- as they should cover any form of birth control."


"From my experience point of view, wow let me tell you this Tamiflu does wonders. I literally got better within 18 hrs no lie my second dose helped alot."


"I started using LoSeasonique to get less out of my periods. I had prior birth control to get lighter and more regular periods but I just ended up deciding to switch because four periods a year sounds amazing. The month of the first pack went by great. No side effects, no spotting, nothing. Second month was still great. I'm going to be starting my third month which has the period week. I take my pill everyday pretty responsibly. So proud to say that and I'm getting great results so far."


"I started out taking 2 nightly but this medicine seemed to make me so tired I could barely function. I am now taking just 1 a night and even though I still feel a little nausea it's not all day and my vomiting has gone away for the most part. It wasn't expensive for me. My insurance did not cover this drug but I only had to pay $40 for 60 pills. It's a small price to pay for me right now!"


"I started on Depakote by my new neurologist. I've had bad depressions and bipolar attacks, but about 2 yrs ago I started having seizures. This new neurologist took me off of all my medicines and just put me on a low dose of Depakote. I've been seizure free and much happier in general. The only things are the constant snacking and I seem to catch colds and flus easier. Any advice about that?"


"I have been using Prograf for 4 years now. 1 mg in the AM and 1 mg in PM.  Last year or 3rd year into this treatment I had 2 episodes with squamous cell carcinoma, which were both removed."


"I was on BC for years and loved the convenience of it. I took a break for a few years but my cycle became irregular. Hoping the pill would help regulate my cycle, I went on Blisovi. I was traveling a lot and assumed my extreme fatigue was due to my busy travel schedule. But no, it is definitely the pill. I'm constantly tired, have a persistent headache, feel like rundown like I'm about to develop a cold, sinus pressure, irritable mood, achy body. The only pros are clearer skin. I eat less, but haven't lost any weight. It's the worst pill I've ever been on."


"I am diagnosed with borderline personality disorder with psychotic features. I was put in intensive out patient care after going to the Emergency Room for intense auditory hallucinations that were so malicious I feared for my own life. Lost my job and everything. Seroquel has given me hope as well as lorazepam for my anxiety. To me seroquel is a miracle drug for its antipsychotic features as well as depression. I'm having to up the dosage lately because my voices are creeping back in. Searching for further pychiactric help but right now I'm stable and I thought that would be impossible. Sharing a good experience. Thanks for reading."


"Given for shoulder surgery. Worked better than any meds I've taken. I can sleep at night. I don't take them often just when the pain is unbearable."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Very effective. Tastes horrible but put it in a wide mouthed cup with ice, pinched my nose and gulped it down. Not too bad that way! Also chewed mint gum immediately after each dose.
I hope Niagra Falls stops before my procedure in 5 hours."


"I have started using this product along with Retin-A for my mild acne and started seeing results literally after one use. I have suffered with since the age of 10 (very early). It's always been pretty mild and has come and gone depending on the birth control I've used. I'm 28 now and the past few years my skin has been worsening. I am off birth control now. These two products have helped clear all the little bumps on my forehead and shoulders. My skin tone is evening out and I am having much fewer new pimples emerging. New and old acne are clearing much more quickly than before. So far, I'm very pleased with this combination. My skin has been a little dry, red, and peeling, but I have combated that with avocado oil used as a moisturizer."


"I had miralax after a surgery last week. I took it once daily, it didn't produce a bowel movement for 6 days but when it did the stool was soft and came out without straining which is good because I had open heart surgery. I will continue to take it until I am off of the pain medication which last time I was on it caused a horrendously painful softball size poop."


"Before trying MoviPrep, I initially bought a different laxative that came in a 4L antifreeze-looking bottle.  Once I got home and looked at the bottle I was terrified at having to drink 4 liters of the stuff.  After further research I found moviprep and was relieved that it was only half that volume.  I expected it to taste much worse.  It was fairly easy to drink at the start.  By the last few glasses, it definitely got a little harder to drink but it was certainly tolerable."


"Been on Humira for 5 months in combination with Azatioprin and there is no change in my condition.

Started with 1 40mg injection every 14 days and after 3-4 months 1 40mg injection every week.

My side affects is flu symptoms a day or two after the injections. It has all the characteristics of a feverish flu (muscle pain, tiredness, chills and so on) except it only lasts for 6-12 hours and I never get over 37 C (98 F).

As far as I can tell no other side affects good or bad."


"I started 5/26/2017 on one 37.5 mg tablet daily, my starting weight was 220 lbs, and one week later I am down 10 lbs, I weighed myself this morning and I weighed 210! I had to completely cut out all simple carbs like bread, pasta, tortilla, and also absolutely no sweets which is my downfall but to be honest I have no interest in any of those foods because the results I am seeing are more addicting than the food! I stay under 1200 calories a day and I drink 1 gallon of water a day. The only side affect I have noticed is dry mouth, and when I workout really hard my heart rate did creep up to about 198 which freaked me out a little so I had to tone it down a bit on the run that day. I have also workout 5 days a wk. It's been worth it so far!"


"For the first month and a half I was extremely hungry and gained weight, although I did not realize it and just blamed it on the pill. I was also very tired. Then the hunger pains went away and I started to gain my energy back so I naturally lost weight. The Acne started to go away but now almost finished with the third pack I am having a flare up. It is probably normal and I just need to give it some more time. Overall, I am very happy with this pill and I have been on a few."


"I got a new psychiatrist and he put me on this medication after I lost a family member. I was sad but not depressed. Anyways, I had severe twitching in my feet and hands. Also, I felt too shy to talk to people. I also gained 15 pounds. I had vivid nightmares, and have been off it for a week but the nightmares continue."


"So I am 19 years old it is August (a month after my birthday) so I have been on depo for there years exactly. My first couple weeks I had nausea and headaches. After my third shot I had no menstrual cycle anymore. I will say for this form of birth control is awesome. I was with a guy for a long time and never used a condom and here I am three years later and never had a pregnancy scare. So yes as birth control it works perfectly. However, throughout the years I still had some mild cramps and horrid mood swings and my right knee seemed to gradually get worse. Pains that came and went more when it rained. I am now in the middle of getting depo provera out of my system and I must say I feel like I am dying. Horrible mood swings nausea headache"


"My breasts hurt, I get mood swings, headaches, a lot of nausea which in a way is good because I lost a few lbs instead of gaining weight. However, it gave me depression. On the other side periods are great, very light and no cramps or anything. I tried NUVARING once and I had this horrible discharge so I stopped using it and I've been on Alesse in the past but insurance doesn't cover it. My main reason to take birth control is to prevent ovarian cyst. I hope it works because they are very painful. I think I'm going to keep using it for another month, see what happens. "


"I have been taking Elavil for several weeks now and the only side effect I have had is the dry mouth. I would rather deal with that than the migraines which I must say have been dormant for weeks now and I am so happy."


"I had to take Simponi for a brief time due to a change in insurance. I was taking Enbrel previously and was almost symptom free. Simponi did not help my RA at all! I took it once a week for about 8 weeks. I decided to pay the extra monthly expense for the Enbrel!"


"Prescribed for kidney stone to pass through ureter. Worked like a charm."


"Terrible medicine. I had diarrhea with dehydration and ended up with severe dry mouth at night. I took it for sinus for over a month and need to take for 70 days but it killed stomach already. I used to drink lot of water but all useless with this medicine. I think I have to stop it."


"Really good. It really keeps the eczema under control."


"Tinidazole worked within a few hours of taking it no side affects just a miracle cure. bearing in mind I have already taken 2g of metronidazole 2 weeks ago (no side affects with this either I think I must have the constitution of an ox) and the symptoms cleared a little after a week but returned. I reckon although this was more expensive it was worth it. Please don't be scared to take these meds. Don't read too much into reviews, I did and scared myself. Everyone will have different experiences. But I am just thankful we have these cures."


"I love sprintec.  I broke out pretty bad before taking it and now I rarely get a pimple.  The first month was tough, probably because my body was adjusting because I had mirena iud inserted for the previous 5 years.  During the first month I had very bad headaches vey frequently but that month was worth it because now I feel great and have no side effects."


"My Dr. just put me on Hysingla ER about a week ago. I take them faithfully every morning at 10a.m. and every morning I wake up with withdrawals.  I have to take 2-4 hydro's besides the ER during the day for breakthrough pain, when I wake up in the morning, wow!!! My heart races, my palms are sweaty, extreme anxiety.  I've been having to take a regular hydro in the mornings before the Hysingla ER just to tolerate the withdrawals & pain!  Maybe being that it has only been going on 1 week since starting that it's wearing off before the 24hrs. not sure, but I know this never happened with Oxycontin.  Will have to wait & see, if not better by my next appt. I am definitely changing medications."


"I got Implanon inserted in May 2010, and have been bleeding heavily ever since. I am going to see my obgyn tomorrow to see about getting it removed. I have no sex drive. I like the fact I won't get pregnant. "


"I started taking it because I was always hungry and gained 12 pounds in the last month. With a stressful job, I had lack of motivation. Day 3 today and down 5lbs woohoo. Also working out to Julian Michaels 30 day shred. Only dry mouth, and I feel great and hunger has stalled. I have 40 pounds to go. I love this pill."


"I have acceptable results with this medicine, although I take  several types of bi-polar medicines at the same time."


"I have been taking Byetta 5 for 2 weeks and its amazing.  My levels went from 180's - 200's to 85 - 125. I think that's amazing and it happened after 2 days of taking it. Also I notice I'm a lot less hungry but I don't know if I've lost weight yet but I hope so. I don't seem to have any side effects right now and I hope that continues. I'm supposed to go to the 10 in a couple more weeks so I hope that goes well or I might talk to the doctor about staying on 5. Some of the side effects to do with kidney damage and hair loss worry me but I'll have to keep a close eye on that. Overall I think this might be the miracle I've been searching for."


"I have been on Rexulti for over 8 months. At first, I started feeling better than I've felt in years. I had more energy,  laughing more, and generally felt like I was having a better quality of life. Then I started to have anxiety and felt on edge. I feel like I could go postal on anyone. I've said and done things that I would have never done before. I have bad thoughts and have become just so down. I have decided to stop Rexulti. I'd rather be depressed than feel as though I have lost control over myself."


"If Tramadol helped you then great, but it did nothing at all for me. I have had 7 low back operations with 10 disc removed and a bunch of rods, plates and screws put in my spine. Nothing really helped my pain except shots of Demerol which you can't live on for ever. I finally got the VA to give me Percocet for the pain 10mg 4 times a day, but then the doctor and the VA cut everyone back to 3 times a day. I changed doctors and he put me on 10mg 3 times a day but also 15mg time release morphine to be taken at bedtime. I still have a little pain and the morphine does nothing to help. Im fine with what im on but the reason I am writing here is you all that need stronger pain meds something like oxycodone need to write congress to leave it alone"


"The doctor put me on this to regulate my period. I've never taken any birth control prior to this. I took it for 2 days and started noticing a strange sensation in my chest. Not painful but uncomfortable as if I was not getting enough oxygen. I know it was the Aviane because I have never had that feeling before. I stopped taking it, and I am very disappointed that I reacted that way because I wanted my breasts to get bigger and my periods to get normal. The doctor switched me to Norethindrone because she suspects that I have an allergy to estrogen. "


"I was prescribed diclofenac sodium 75 mg along with gabapentin for severe neck and shoulder pain, and numbness each night in both arms and hands.  It takes the edge off.  It does not stop the symptoms.  It does not alleviate pain for me after 3 months of use.  4 Advil do a better job."


"I have been on Invega for over two years now and am doing great.  I live on my own and am able to do what everyone else does.  I don't work, I'm not ready for that, but caring for myself and two dogs is going great."


"I only have a 6/10 here because I'm on the second day of the dosing.  I found this page by googling Azithromycin and bronchitis.  It's giving me hope.  I still have a fever, but ibuprofen helps that.  Lots of fatigue, but if you can't get a good breath in you're going to be tired!  Coughing is less, which is good, and lungs aren't as soggy as they were.

I did experiences some stomach discomfort, but if you take an antibiotic on an empty stomach, that can definitely happen.

All in all, I'm happy with this.  I just hope it takes away my bronchitis!!  I want to run again without getting dizzy."


"I started ocella my freshman year of college and had horrible under the skin acne all through high school. I'm now a junior in college and love it! My skin cleared up except for a few during my period. I also gained a couple pounds and my boobs grew a whole cup size. Highly recommend"


"My mom is 89 and has been using Forteo for almost 2 years. We are feeling hopeful about the results of her bone density test, as she hasn't had one since before she began the injections. Mom has Medicare and supplementary insurance with AARP but it wasn't covered and was beyond our means. Our doctor's office referred her to aoither Pharmacy, where she qualified for and received an income-based grant! Their customer service is exemplary and they deliver it to our door. I hope this is helpful for some who desperately need it but can't afford it!  I can't wait for her bone density test next month (she hasn't had one while on the medication)! I just know it will be a huge improvement!"


"I've only had a seizure once, but I take it for seizures and migraines.  I am getting off it.  I take 400mg a day.  The side effects are too much for me. If this works for you and you are on a smaller dosage great. It's made me suffer the entire time I have been on it, granted I do take a higher dosage than probably most of you.  I do have to admit, as far as migraines go, I haven't had as many and I normally do."


"It's been the best that I've tried. My periods are relatively light and not super painful as a result of taking this. Spotting is occasional.  Cravings for pastries are near constant but that may just be me. I do have some mood swings but it's not at an unbearable level and for the most part they are average low, rather than an insane depression. Some of my side effects are residual from other birth control pills.  My extra 10 lbs, lowish sex drive, which this hasn't helped but hasn't made worse either."


"I take Neurontin with Methadone for severe back pain. This is the only combination of pain medicines that has actually worked for me."


"I find this pill very good I take 3 pills a day, in just a little under month ago I weighed 266lbs and I have now so far lost 17lbs."


"I started phentermine 3.75 last Wednesday, no weight loss yet but my energy threw the roof and my appetite is pretty much gone."


"I suffer from severe allergies & thought I would try something new, I have taken this going on 2 weeks and all I feel is tired and sleepy- placebo medication?"


"So far so good. We've been using the patch for a year now and are still baby Free!!!!"


"I've tried my fair share of birth control options, the pill, NuvaRing, Mariana, and now nexplanon. Of them all nexplanon is the absolute worst. I'm getting it removed after 9 months. I was expecting  the irregular periods (that was three  10 day long periods in two months regularly, bleeding for 42 days straight the first menstrual cycle after the insertion) the things that made this birth control intolerable were the mood swings since having it, I'm always either mad or depressed never happy, I'm always tired and I've gained 25lbs even though I've been working out and eating healthy. Other birth controls made me lose weight this one is awful, the only good things are I didn't get pregnant, I don't have to remember to take it, and it's not painful"


"I've had two of the three injections so far. After the first one last week, my knees were so noisy. They snapped, crackled, and popped when moving. I got the second ones yesterday and these felt alot more fuller and I felt unsteady walking. I have had pain relief, but have also had a few times when I felt a sharper pain when walking uphill. Not sure what that means or why yet. Maybe it's all part of my knee being more fuller with fluid and not having the healthy structures to rely on to keep it in place properly."


"Here's my situation: female, mid 30's, smoker, drinker, bipolar depression. I was already taking wellbutrine for depression, so I just stopped taking it when I started with Contrave. Smooth sailing. The benefit of having bipolar in this situation is that the medication I take for that, Lamotrigine, is not only a mood stabilizer but an anti-seizure med. The bottom line: I haven't thought about smoking at all, haven't felt the need to drink and don't even think about it, and my mood and temperament is even keeled. This is great! I have found a med that tackles all of my problems, and it works! So I'm on week 2 now. After the 1st week, I lost 8 pounds in my gut. No change the 2nd week. I have been staying under 1200 calories/day and exercising"


"Humira was my first medicine to try for recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Had to stop after the 2nd injection due to nausea, lethargy, my teeth hurt and had 3/4 migraines a week. Trying a new medicine now and hope to see results. Humira has a discount program that you only pay $5 for. Ask your doc about it!"


"My sister used to work for Novartis, a company which produces Caraflam. I remembered the first few months of my period, I didn't feel painful as how I do now. My other sisters always need to take Caraflam. So when I couldn't bear the cramps anymore I took it, it started working about an hour later, I didn't feel painful anymore. Even though my sisters are pharmacists, they always told me that the less medicines I take, the better it would be. So I tried not to use it. It was the worst ever, I took one, it didn't work well when it reached the max of pain. I threw up and took another one. After an hour, it worked.

So if you decide to use Caraflam, take it before it's painful."


"this is the first one i found that works i been on alot of muscle relaxers"


"I use this once in the morning and once at night. I have been doing this for about a week now. My acne went from severe to nothing. Absolutely acne free in one week. I have read that some people are having issues getting burned on the med after using once a day. They tell you this.. put it on for an hour... wash it off for the first week. But it had no negative effects for me. I just jumped in twice a day and I am happy I did so. If you want to take some risk and are in a hurry to get completely acne free in a 1 week. Go twice a day.. Don't apply any other things to your face. No washes. That could irritate it more. Just go twice a day, one week and hopefully you won't have any acne. Then you can drop down to nightly as a maintenance dose."


"Been on Truvada/Norvir/Prezista combination for 3 years after Zerit was discontinued and I developed a resistance to Sustiva. No noted side effects other than urine diluted. "


"This drug will literally make you lose your mind. My coordination was off like I was temporary brain damaged or something crazy . You low life's who don't share that it's success rate and suicide is very common and Luckily I've been through worse with my pain pill addiction. They only show 90% of there good reviews because this is all about and creating more customers. I also guarantee most these people that rated this as a 8 or higher were compensated to do so. It has warnings but they hide the real stories"


"Benicar has been very effective at lowering my blood pressure and I've experienced no side effects.  I was worried that it may affect my sex drive but it hasn't."


"I've had nexplonon for a year and I'm honestly not a fan I have horrible mood swings sex drive is extremely low. Also the weight gain is horrible I went from 137 to 160 in a year and I work out everyday eat healthy nothing will make it go down.  I get a migraine every week. My two friends that were on it gained lots of weight and people who have gone off lost weight in no time. It does prevent pregnancy and I have not got my period but side effects are not worth it"


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"Product works but the dispenser is terrible. CLOGS up every time I try to use it. "


"made bloating and digestion and constipation worse"


"The first year was fine but now I'm constantly bleeding have constant spots on my face which I've never had. I have also gained a lot of weight inexplicably which just makes me constantly think it's baby weight which is not good at all! Better than the IUD by a long shot though"


"I recently started on Opana ER 20 mg, every 12 hours with Opana 5 mg as needed (up to two) for break through pain. Opana is amazing. I have very little break through pain and it's not bad at all. I have no side effects from the Opana and was taking a total of 60 mg's of Norco (per 24 hours) prior to this. The best thing is no more horrible pain like when the Norco was wearing off. I feel human again and can shop and do things I did before I got hurt. I would like to note that I have read a lot of things on various web sites that seem as though people are looking to get high from pain medicines as opposed to live pain free from them. After I had my surgery a year ago I had that horrible feeling of being "stoned" from simple Hydrocodone and I hated it."


"I've had the nexplanon in for almost 5 years and wouldn't recommend anything else LOVE IT!! it's balanced out my hormones I'm not as crazy with my mood swings I only  bleed twice a year lasting around 4 days I haven't gained weight my sex drive is as good as ever ...and it's no big deal getting it inserted and removed - you're a big girl! deal with it! as it's not even painful highly recommend :)"


"I absolutely wouldn't survive without my gabapentin.  However, I'm finding that anytime I miss a dose (3-800s a day) that I have bouts of rls for a few days.  Anyone else have this issue.  Mind u, to my knowledge, I never had rls before.  I'm pretty sure this medication causes it to happen for me.  But idk, I'm not finding many ppl online with the same problem.  Can someone say if they are.  I'm 30, so medications like this has only been going on for 5 or so years.  I have too many issues to list by the biggest r all but one vertibrate that are both deteriorated and herniated.  And, I have a psudeo tumor of the brain (lots of spinal fluid build up, not yet fixed at all).  D.j.d. and also a bad case of r.a. as well. Thanks"


"Does not work for my chronic pain"


"Hi,

I was taking Citalopram and had the initial doses there from 10 to 20 to 30mg for GAD. I'm not sure what triggered the anxiety but alcohol definitely makes it worse. I hated Citalopram as it often left me lethargic, and made my anxiety worse. I have been on Sertraline for about 6 weeks and I did notice an initial improvement but now I feel like my anxiety is taking its toll again. I am currently taking 50mg but I'm unsure whether to increase to 100mg or switch to a different SSRI. Please can people share their views with me? I'm a 24 year old male and I'm eager to get on with life, but it just feels like my anxiety is the elephant in the room.

Thank you in advance and good luck everyone."


"I have recommended this to fellow-workers,it has made work bearable again. Been on everything, this medicine works. I take 75 mg daily."


"I have had nexplanon since February of 2015, it was great at first when I got it, no periods, no cramps, nothing. At the end of July I started spotting (which was normally when I would start a period before birth control). I just thought maybe it was just a few times a year I would have a small period. Well not even 2 weeks later I had a full blown period and heavy at that. Awful cramps and mood swings came with this period and it lasted longer than any period I had ever had before. After it was over another 2 weeks went by and I started my period again. This one is not that heavy but it's really annoying me and I got so used to not having one I was spoiled. I am hoping that these multiple periods in a month stop."


"Took it for the first time last night--300 mg. First night in months I have not had hot flashes and slept pretty well. My sister has taken it for years with the same result. I had a hysterectomy at age 60--just 6 weeks ago and hot flashes at night became unbearable."


"Don't listen to everyone on here. I had Skyla inserted yesterday and there was very mild cramping but it was really not very painful. (I did take ibuprofen 30 min before the appointment). I am completely fine today with minimal spotting and hope to continue like this. It is not a horrific experience by any means, don't be scared! I should mention that my doctor used ultrasound guidance which is worth it in my opinion. It helps them & I wouldn't be surprised if this is a reason for a less painful experience as well."


"Zantac worked wonders on me. I have taken this medicine for 3 almost 4 years now I used to not be able to eat. After I started this medicine I was able to eat a lot more. This worked wonders on me. The other day I took a Prevacid and it didn't help at all. Also this didn't work on me at first until my doctor put me on this 2X daily."


"This really works, this is my first bacterial vaginitis and was really freaked out but after talking to my doctor she said it was normal and prescribed this! I am so happy and relieved."


"I have been on Trulicity for 4 weeks. Had been in the hospital for a week on heavy antiboitics.  Was taking 5 insulin shots a day  and 2 Levimir and 3 Novalog before meals on a sliding scale with no luck.  Morning blood sugars still in the high 200's to 300's even with a super strick diet. Nothing but protein and vegetables. Got one shot in the doctors office 1.5 dose and my sugar level was 116. I have had no side effects so far except for a minor loss of appetite.  Now on .75 dose and levels run around 120s. Worry about long term use..I go off it for a week and levels creep back up."


"I have been using Lisinopril for several years starting at 5mg and currently at 10mg.  I was being treated for marginal High Blood Pressure and have a family history of HBP.  I am now 71 and had my physical 3 weeks ago and my BP was 121/71. My blood tests are well within limits and I have had no side effects.  I have never smoked, exercise 3 to 4 times per week, average 2 to 3 drinks per day and live a fairly normal life."


"I have taken the Plan B pill on two seperate occasions in 2015 and 2017, both times the pill was taken after contraception failure (condom breaking) during charted fertility window. I have given the pill a 5/10 review as I have had two contradictory experiences.

2015: Plan B taken 8 hours after contraception failure during fertile window. ~5 days after taking the medication, bleeding resembling the flow and duration of a period occurred. No other symptoms noted. Induced period came approximately 1.5 weeks early. Not pregnant.

2017: Plan B taken 30 minutes after contraception failure during fertile window. Sore breasts and bloating within a week of taking the medication. Missed period. Pregnancy confirmed by store test and physician."


"Asthma, COPD. I love this inhaler. It works well and I use it less often than other inhalers I have used in the past.

I have had asthma for over 20 years. I was using another inhaler when the FDA changed it due to enviromental concerns about the propellents used. The inhaler the pharmacy replaced it with was very "wet" and seemed weak and that it stayed mainly in my mouth. It was actually the pharmacist who suggested Proventil HFA because I mentioned I prefer the "dryer" delivery of albuterol."


"I have been on Savella for 6 months, 100 mg a day. Savella gives me energy to get through the day. It has cleared the fog and enables me to feel productive. However, I still have a lot of pain. I did not know Savella was supposed to help with pain until today when my doctor suggested doubling the dose for pain relief. I try to be sure to eat a substantial amount when taking a pill or I will feel nauseated. And, like others, I had the night sweats for the first 3 months. Then they kind of went away. I'm hoping the 200 mg will help with pain. I was on Nortriptyline for 6 months and wish I could get those 6 months back. I was like a zombie, sleeping through life and not caring."


"I had taken Effexor XR for a year or so and wanted to see if there might be something else out there that may work better.  My doctor suggested Remeron.  Unfortunately I had a severe reaction on 2 separate occasions (6 months apart) after my first dose.  I had trouble falling asleep then could not get out of bed the whole day.  I also had very severe mood swings, to the extent of screaming at my small children when they asked a question too many times.  I had  terrible rage.  "


"I stated Saxenda on July 11, 2017. On my third day. Be glad when the little nausea stops. I have no appetite, must make myself eat something. Hopefully this will work. Will keep you posted."


"Escitalopram Orion 20mg

I have issues with my vision, muscle ache, lack of energy, tiredness, excessive yawning, severe nightmares, dry mouth, itching and a rash together with a worsening of my eczema and a foul temper

The nightmares are the worse.  I fall into a sleep so light but packed with nightmares that would revive Steven Kings writing career. Worse?  I can't escape them, they wake me but on returning to sleep they continue.  I have gained a little weight but I'm too tired to cook for myself most days

I'm not one for googling 'side effects' of drugs but I am glad I have found this site.  I now realise I seriously have to speak to my doctor about switching away from this medication."


"So I just got my IUD inserted a few hours ago. I'm 17 with no children. So about a week after consultation, the day arrived. I took naproxen about 8 hrs ahead of time and even took some before I went in so the cramps wouldn't hit me immediately afterwards. So the procedure itself wasn't terrible. I've had period cramps worse than that. The worst part were the clamps that opened my cervix, but I was fine. I was just finishing my period so I recommend getting this procedure done when you're either on your period or just after it. Honestly, it wasn't terrible. I've taken more naproxen and am chilling with a heating pad. There is a bit of spotting but nothing to bad. I'll update when I get my period."


"I was put on Nefedipine 60 mg twice a day two months ago. I had been taking Clonidine .3 mg for years. The Nefedipine does lower my blood pressure, but not as low as it used to be. Now it runs 145/65. The problem is the terrible fluid retention in my legs and ankles. I am relatively slender and I gained almost 20lbs in fluid since I started on Nefedipine. I can barely walk by the end of the day. I stopped taking it a few days ago (I still take my Clonidine) and will be switching to something else tomorrow with my doctor. Just not worth it."


"I have been taking this medicine for almost year and half, it has caused me to have tremors uncontrollable, muscle spasms in my shoulders making them rise up, have had mental challenges thinking this could be neuroligical disease. I only took it at night as soon as it wore off all the nerves took off worst then when I wasn't on it. I stopped the medicine and my body took 3 days to go back to normal.. I made appointment with chiropractor 3 weeks later and he could see the difference. The doctors don't always tell you the information you need. I been in 3 car wreaks with in 1 1/2 years and none of the doctors cought what this medicine was doing to me. I was suffering in alot of pain, all I could say is I'm better without Flexeril...."


"I have used Mirvaso since it came out. Obviously, it works great, but there is a learning curve for getting the most benefit from it. It has really helped my rosacea."


"Cleared my horrible skin from all my plaques and   helps me on my every day  activities by reducing  the inflammation of my joints  . I could be without ,  that's a fact . Humira is a life changer for me ."


"This is the only medication that will knock out my tension headaches, neck and back tension.  It's important that I take it on the onset.  Truly a miracle tension headache medication for me."


"i had it inserted in February 15', now its September, no (.) after 2month.  and may i say after two months its been a rocky and unpleasant experience with this birth control. the fact that my period would now come ever 2 weeks stay for 3 weeks and its a cycle so it happens that way consecutive months My hair has fallen so much, no weight gain. the one time that really freaked me out is that i almost went past 3 weeks and my doctor had to get some medication that will regulate my hormones in order to stop my period. I also hate the fact when i make love with my husband the NEXT day im Bleeding again on my period i don't get it. i will be taking it out Very soon."


"1st time user. No effect at all after two 1000mcg pellets in less than 6 hrs. No side effect to speak of either."


"I have been on it for a year now. My acne cleared up a lot! I am much more emotional over the last year and cried a lot more but I didn't think it was from the pills till I read the comments on here. I have gain some weight. My period is shorter than before, is now three days. I haven't gotten pregnant so it's working for me!"


"After orthopedic foot surgery I was prescribed Percocet.  After side effects my medication was changed to Nucynta.  For me, I prefer the Nucynta.  My problems with constipation went away immediately.  I had a little itchiness from Nucynta, but nothing I couldn't tolerate.  I got much better pain relief from the Nucynta too.  Good thing I have insurance as it's very pricy."


"Not effective in lowering blood pressure. Side effects: fatigue, shortness of breath, pain in both calves, extreme hot flashes and nausea."


"I have been taking these pills for two months now and it has shown very good results. Before beginning Necon 1 / 35 I was taking Loestrin and I was constantly spotting and I had my period three times in one month."


"Has helped me tremendously with anxiety and depression for almost a decade.  Don't recall any side effects though.  Start on a low dose and always taper it down slowly when going off of it or you will feel crazy!"


"I took this medication, MoviPrep, the day before my colonoscopy. I dreaded taking the solution, but it is really not that bad, or it was not for me.  The prepared liquid tasted a lot like Alka Seltzer Cold Plus lemon to me. I did not have a hard time with the taste of MoviPrep at all. I felt really bloated after that first bottle, but that subsided quick. I went to the bathroom fast, and I went a lot. In fact, I am still going but the bloat seems to gone away.  This is my first colonosopy , and of course I am nervous about it. I think it is good I am going, cause it is very important to be screened."


"I have been on Effexor XR 150mg for 3 months, it has helped me face social interaction at work and calmed my negative thoughts, I am the happiest I can ever remember, totally changed my outlook on life, mild side effects of constipation and I noticed I have gained about 7 lbs but I also recently quit smoking so I don't know how much to attribute to the med."


"I applied it to my knees this afternoon and was AMAZED, no more pain. I read the label and then used it. I should have looked further (http://www.drugs.com/cdi/voltaren-gel-gel.html). The maker (Novartis) issued a warning letter in December, noting problems. Looks like I'll still be getting my Hyalgen shot on Friday. I will follow up with my Doc(I used a free-sample) and go from there.  I have liver tests every 6 months due to blood pressure medicines and the beer I drink too much of. I hope I will be able take this medicine safely: it sure does work."


"I took this pill for a week. ONE week. In that time I began seriously contimplating my own suicide as well as found myself in the hospital for what I believe to be a full detachment from reality. Since then, I have had multiple seuizures and lost numerous days of memory. I have no definitive proof that the birth control cause all of these issues, but I believe so strongly that they are connected that I feel I must warn anyone considering trying this pill. I will also be keeping an eye out for those lawsuit commercials one day so I can be the first in line to state my very heated opinion."


"I have had psoriasis for years and have treated it with cortisone to control the inflammations and itching.  I discovered Clobex about a year ago and used it on my elbows and scalp.  It does a great job in eliminating the external signs of psoriasis when used for 2 to 4 weeks.  However, after about a month the symptoms return.  I have used it a second and third time with the same results but I am hesitant to continue this process considering the warnings provided."


"After having asthma my whole life and trying EVERY treatment for it, herbal or otherwise, I thought I had found my miracle. But after a day or two, my throat started hurting and I thought I was getting sick. I am convinced it is The Breo. I would rather use my Albuterol rescue inhaler 3 to 4 times a day than feel like I can't swallow. I had an even worse experience with Symbicort. It made my breathing worse. Breo did work, so for the 1 week I used it for, no asthma attack ,no nebulizer or inhaler, so this is why I give it 7 stars. But I cannot put up with the sore throat. I don't even wanna eat."


"
In few words  - Life changing
All negative thoughts change to positive ones
And that is a life changing pill
I was born depressed really ,with a wierd point of veiw, very critic of everybody, now I am a happy ordinary guy with a beautifull family
Something I could not have achieved with out paxil, I take one every day for 23 years
The effects goes out just after a glass of wine , so be carefull , quiting the pill in a fast way will cause  " rage" yes , you would not recognized your self kind of rage so be carefull.
You ar"


"It does work, but the side effects can be damaging.  After a year of being on the medication I became a compulsive gambler ( one of the side effects).  I became suicidal at one point. Spent some time in a hospital, where we discovered the root of my problem was mirapex."


"Love this medication. I'm a 28 yo mother of two and have suffered from anxiety on and off for the past 9 years and have tried different meds through out the years and the only one that has ever worked for me was the generic Zoloft! Like... wow! This medication does its job so well that i feel "normal" not high or zombified! Side effects for me has been loss of appetite, difficulty reaching orgasm, clenched jaw, hot flashes, and rapid heart rate but was told these would subsidize. But i still give this medication a rating of 9 because the benefits for me outweigh the side effects far too well. Been taking it for a couple weeks and if it's working this great now i can't wait to see in a couple more weeks."


"My best friend & I got a YI a week apart & both decided to use Monistat 7. For me..IT WORKS WONDERS..but for her it burned like crazy. Truth is, the medicine wasn't the actual cause of her burning, she was already burning when she urinated BEFORE she actually started using the medicine. Basically from irritation."


"I have had the nexplanon since February 2015. In September 2015 I had all the symptoms of pregnancy. Took all the test and the were negitive. I have had mood swings since march 2015 and they are getting worse. Someone could say something to me and I start being a horrible, cry or not feel anything. I have severe headaches and nothing helps. They are so bad they make me see double. I found out today that I have to find a new Dr because my insurance is no longer accepted where I live. I have to change it or drive almost an hour to see one. I do not recommend this product to be used. Please stay away and find another birth control."


"I was taking welbutrin xl for depression.  I found that it's effect lessened after time. After hearing about Niacin, I decided to give it a try. 3 years later, I still take it daily.   1000 mg of no flush Niacin has helped keep my depression in check. No symptoms at all.
I highly recommend anyone with depression to at least try it. I also found that Niacin starts working much faster than traditional medication."


"I have been on Contrave for exactly 1 week. The 1st day I took the pill everything  went well. The 2nd and 3rd day I experienced restless legs at night during bedtime. The remaining days I experienced extreme fatigue, some weird stuff going on in my head as if I could feel my brain moving, blurred vision and weird stuff going on with my eyes. Today I was supposed to start the 1 pill in the morning and 1 at night. However, I am still taking 1 a day due to the side effects that I have been experiencing. I am afraid to start the 2 pills a day as I feel the side effects may only get worse. Also, over the weekend I felt very nauseous and short of breath. I only lost 2-3 lbs thus far. Don't know if I can continue with the side effects."


"This medicine is a lifesaver without a doubt"


"I found while mefenamic acid worked, I suffered from almost all the minor side effects and the medium side effects, all after taking the medicine for a month. I have been in constant pain from the side effects and I am not taking it anymore, been off for about 2 months and still suffering."


"Recently diagnosed with osteoarthitis in both hands.  The pain was so bad that I would wake up in the middle of the night in pain and I was not able to use my right hand at all.  Doctor put me on voltaren one week ago.  So far I have been pain free. Still have swelling in joints but the morning stiffness and pain is gone.  Gave it an 8 rating since I have only been on the drug for 1 week. Have experienced some acid reflux and sleepiness during the day. I don't know if it is because of the medicine or other problem."


"I went on the 300 XL version for about 1.5 years when I was in College. It improved my motivation/concentration/energy/mood, but I had hallucinations. Also, I did have a few severe major depressive episodes while taking it but my rebound back to "normal" was quick. I stopped taking the medicine for about a year- turned into the most severe episode of depression. When I went back on it, started at 150mg SR - no problemw, then back on the 300 XL and had terrible anxiety/agitation. Switched to 200SR- it's perfect. I'm not as moody/mopey/feeling sorry for myself. I don't spend hours on the couch. The fog is gone but I think I will ask my Doctor if I can take 2 x day- my fatigue/concentration are getting worse. Overall, great medication."


"I have chronic headaches from a head injury and I am Bi-polar.  I have a wonderful psych doc and a brilliant neurologist.  They have always worked in conjunction with one another.  I let them know that this was the last drug I would be trying as I feel I have done every drug and combination possible.

As most of the reviews have stated, the nausea is significant and the itching intermittently.   I find it similar to Cymbalta without the profuse sweating. It really helps with anxiety and doesn't seem to have sexual side affects (happy hubby).  Because of the nausea and tummy trouble, I don't eat much and when I do it is because I am craving something.  For me, the stomach ache is worth it as it is keeping me stable and productive."


"I haven't been diagnosed with bipolar, but my psychiatrist put me on this over a year ago for a mood disorder. She built me up to 200 mgs and about a year ago moved me to 150 mgs in the morning and another 150 mgs at night. It's not a miracle pill and I still feel down sometimes and happy at others, but overall I don't get super down like I used to. In conjunction with the other psychiatric medicine I am on, it helps to keep me stable and helps me deal with a very serious disease that I came down with about 3 years ago that has completely turned my world upside down."


"After just one application I felt and saw a noticeable improvement"


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"I was first prescribed Fioricet (Fiorinol) 25 years ago. Since then, it has been just about the only medicine I've taken which successfully alleviated my migraines. The only exception was the Imitrex injection. As new medicines came out, my doctors would ask me to try them but I always went back to my Fioricet.

"


"I got skyla inserted on Friday , the insertion was very painful for me. I am 21, 5'7 , 134lbs and have never had any children. The pain during the actual insertion was nothing compared to what I experienced afterwards. As a woman who has never had any children , you do not really know where your uterus is until it has been messed with. It's literally like the core of a woman's body. I  got the insertion on my menstrual cycle and I still felt extremely uncomfortable. And the cramps got worse and worse as the day went by . I was doubled over at some point and began to sweat , and from there I passed out twice . Since then I've had no trouble just mild cramps. I'm eager to see if skyla will work for me ."


"I was diagnosed with a missed miscarriage last week, but I had no external symptoms. I waited a week and still no bleeding. So my ob/gyn prescribed for me misoprostol (Cytotec) which induces contractions and therefore bleeding etc. I was given Tylenol 3 to take to reduce the pain. I had excruciating pain from the contractions to the point that sometimes I could hardly move or talk. I took 400 Advil (Iboprufen)  and felt a little better. I know the Tylenol 3 had no effect on me because it didn't even make me sleepy, not even a bit.

n.b. I don't drink, don't smoke, don't use drugs and therefore I don't believe I have tolerance to any narcotics. Regular Tylenol never works for my kind of pains anyway."


"It is the only medication that does not make me feel dizzy, drunk or crazy. I cannot take the medications used for fibromyalgia so these are all I have."


"I could not tolerate Lipitor. My Doctor switched me to Livalo, I have had no side effects. I have not gone back for a blood check of my cholesterol yet but am pleased by the lack of any side effect thus far."


"I'm 21 years YOUNG. I started taking phentermine In December of 2016, I weighed in at 287 lbs today I weigh 229 pounds. I'm on a 40 carb, 1,200 calorie diet, drink only water and my snacks are nuts or beef jerky. I work out 4 times a week for a hour with intense cardio. I also work in the fast paced OR so I don't have time to think about snacking. I'm happy with my results. I'm continuing to take phentermine for another month or so and then I'll be on my own using just the knowledge of what's right and wrong.
Yes I did cheat twice throughout my diet. And each time afterwards I felt so disappointed and like it wasn't even worth it."


"Sorry but this medicine made me very sick. I had thrown up from it, it made me had really bad panic attacks and made me very dizzy and light headed."


"I have had a very emotional ups and downs in life and after getting married 15 years ago my life became more hectic. 10 years ago when I lost my cousin; I had panic attacks and I became hypochondriac. I took Anxit(Xanax) 0.25 to 0.5 mg twice a day. I stopped all of a sudden after an year and did not notice withdrawal symptoms as depression was somewhat like part of life dealing with people. Now recently, I started having very bad panic attacks and I almost stopped going out alone as I was scared to go out alone and my panic was of heart attacks and death by sudden reasons etc; for the past week I again started taking Anxit 0.25mg once in morning and night. I am fine and happy for the past week and I want to continue same dose."


"I've been on Effexor for about 2 years. It's changed my life completely. Before I went to rehab and before I was on it, I couldn't get out of bed for days at a time. It gives me energy and motivation! However, the withdrawal symptoms are horrific. If I miss a dose, I get severe headaches. I feel like there are fireworks going off in my head. Last year, I had to go the ER because I couldn't breathe or stop shaking after 3 weeks of cutting it cold turkey (due to an insurance error). This is definitely not the drug for people who regularly miss doses or have problems with addiction pills. It's not for everyone, but works great for me."


"I have used Malarone for the past 3yrs, you have to take it 2 days prior to leaving the U.K. and for 5 days after returning. I find I get upset stomach and or nausea both on the 2nd day and 5 day period.
When using it in Africa, I sometimes ended up with nightmares, but all round I find it is a good drug, and so far I have not contracted malaria."


"My boyfriend and I were having sex with a condom and we thought everything was fine. When he finished, he pulled out and right away I noticed a wetness dripping down, and so did he. The condom had a hole in it that we did not see; he had completely finished inside me without either of us knowing. I was so stressed and we were both very scared but the next day (within 15 hours) I took the pill while I was eating, went home and felt extremely fatigue and slept for 12 hours straight, and got my period right on time (4 days later). It really works, so don't stress girl! You might experience some cramps, but it's normal."


"I've tried three other anti-depressants, and this is the only one that actually works and the only one that didn't give me horrible side effects. Ladies, it also helps PMDD!  I hadn't known that it would treat so many of my other problems.  Asking my doctor to write me a prescription for this was the best idea I've had in years and I don't know why no other doctor gave me this before. Good luck finding your best antidepressant."


"When I was first given a sample of this medication by my doctor, I read a bunch of reviews (it had been at least 3 years since I had taken birth control in pill form, I had been previously using Ortho Evra) and I was terrified by the side effects people were experiencing with Seasonique.  I tried the medication anyway and didn't have near the problems other people were experiencing.  I would definitely recommend this product to other people.  I never had the break-through bleeding and my period came and ended on time.  The only side effect I had was acne.  I suffered from acne when I was a child and teenager and after having my son, it seemed to clear up.  While taking the Seasonique my acne returned, but not as bad as previously."


"I have had the Mirena for about a month. The insertion was easy and it took my very experienced ob about 5 minutes.  It honestly felt like a pap smear.  I also have 3 kids and a retroverted uterus for what it's worth. Unfortunately, I have had spotting every day since. I hope it stops soon because I have no other side effects. No weight gain, acne, etc and my sex drive has actually increased (weird right?). So if you are considering having a Mirena inserted my advice is to try it and see how it works with YOUR body. Yes, you can read the horror stories on this site and others. People are much more inclined to share a negative experience than a positive one. Talk to your doctor and look at actual peer reviewed studies."


"Most of these reviews aren't so good and most of the reviewers aren't giving their body enough time to adjust to the hormones. Your body is trying to get used to the pill so that's why during the first month you may get some unpleasant side effects like mood swing and acne.. I had nightmares for the first 3 weeks sore breasts after that and acne breakouts. My first period on Cryselle was horrible, the cramps were awful but everyone's different. I'm still going to give my body the opportunity to adjust to cryselle. If youre having some unpleasant side effects while on Cryselle talk to your doctor especially if its something serious. But don't be quick to give up the pill because of things like acne and sore breasts. Things can improve!"


"Physician changed rx from oxy 10 to embeda 30. This is an effort to reduce CH along with migraines.

I feel little results after2 months"


"After one injection, 20 minutes later I was dizzy, nauseous and overall yucky. 4 hrs post injection my acid reflux was so bad, I could not sleep laying down. Next day have had such horrible diarrhea, I am down 3 pounds since the morning. I am not going to take another shot until all this subsides."


"Hi I'm Kylee, I got the implant about 4 months ago.. I still have it but looking back I realized things I should've asked and clarified better. Within my first month of having it I had a miscarriage. Even though when I got the implant the nurses had me take a pregnancy test and the first one "didn't read well" so we took two. They both came back negative she said.. After my misscarriage I blamed it on stress and that things happen for a reason.. But lookin back and seeing other peoples reviews it makes me strongly believe that implanon was the main cause for my miscarriage.. They tell you when you get it that it won't cause any harm in the pregnancy but if you do find out you're pregnant come in and get it removed immediately. its all a lie"


"I have been using Trinessa for 2 months and I love it. My acne has gotten considerably clearer and I have seen my acne scars begin to fade. Finally, my periods aren't unbearable, and it's on time. I'm very happy with Trinessa. "


"I was on this med for 6 weeks.I had to stop due to insomnia.It was a hard decision to stop but in the end the lack of sleep was to much to handle and affected my mood.I lost 22 pounds in those 6 weeks.Unfortunately my cravings for sweets are returning.That was the best part of this medication for me....it wasn't just the reduction in appetite."


"After 3 months of severe anxiety and depression, which got worse before my periods, I wound up having a panic attack and went to the ER. I thought my life was ending, my world was up-side-down. I had no drive to do anything and worried all of the time. My doctor figured out that I had PMDD and prescribed me Celexa along with YAZ. I haven't felt this good ever. The first month on Celexa I was very tired, but other then that I have felt great."


"The design of the new inhaler needs to be changed. I noticed when the twist mechanism stops and says it has zero doses left, there is still plenty medicine left in the capsule. Either increase the amount of twists the inhaler can do or change it back to something less mechanical, like the old push inhalers."


"Helps with my depression (started noticing improvement at 23 days) and also makes me sleep like a baby. MUST TAKE BEFORE BED! Otherwise I will have blurry vision and I will be incoherent within 10 minutes. Also, normally I'm a light sleeper but you could probably push me off my bed and I wouldn't wake up. Noted though that I take a higher dose of it than most people, 200mg."


"I have suffered from Anxiety in the past.  Since moving to a new town and hating it (we are military) I had fallen into an awful depression.  Just not myself, no energy and no ambition.  I went on Wellbutrin (150mg) 2 weeks ago.  The first week was a bear!  I was mean, had migraines, I was crying a lot, nausea, and I ate anything I could!  I read on here to take it in the morning and it made a big difference!  Now, nausea is gone, no more migraine, my mind is clear, I have energy and appetite is way down!  My Dr gave me no warnings about any of this.  (I love this site!) I am hoping I am out of the woods with the side effects, but I will keep at it.  Finding your right one is hard and may take time.  Don't give up!"


"I have had it since April 2015.  I decided to have it removed.  While using this birth control, I have gone from 180 to 220 (even with exercise).  I have found myself to become depressed and started using Wellbutrin (150mg).  Originally, I did not want to have the the BC removed, however, the bad outweighed the good (health-wise).  I have used the IUD (constant yeast infections), the depo (weight gain).  I have not tried the pill because I just wouldn't remember to take it, so I have decided to get my tubes tied.  This option is not for everyone, but I am older, divorced and already have 3 children. Try it, if you see negative signs, have it removed right away don't wait like I did, research and try something else."


"I was on several different BCs from ages 15-20 and other than bloating and weight gain, I don't recall ever having a bad experience. I eventually stopped taking it altogether, however. As of recently (age 26) I began taking Lo Loestrin Fe. I have never experienced something so horrible from BC in my life. I have bled so badly ever since I started it and have experienced the worst and most continual cramps. I have tried to push through it in hopes the pain would at least stop but it has just gotten worse. I haven't experienced mood swings or weight gain (as of yet) but would take either of those over the type of pain I am experiencing. For the record I am 5'2, petite build, and 115lbs (should body size have any merit on experience)"


"This pill is a dream! I was so worried to go on birth control, due to all the scary side effects I always here about! After two months, I have had none. I had really bad periods that would leave me very sick for days. I only get very light cramping right before my period starts. I haven't gained any weight. I actually lost weight around my waist, and I am already very petite to begin with. My cup size went up to a C from a B, and my light acne has become almost non-existent. I was lucky to find a pill that worked for me right off of the bat!"


"Update from my post a few weeks ago:

I have been on Celexa now for about a month and have increased my dosage of Celexa to 20 mg. I feel like I can concur the world again!  The night sweats have passed and I am calm and collected now.  My thoughts are not focused around worry anymore and I can rationalize every day challenges again. Celexa has changed my life!"


"I have been struggling with acne for 12 years, and have kept it under control after switching acne stuff every year once my skin get use to it. Now that I am 28 I am experiencing a different type of acne. They are little baby dots all over my forehead and I have oily skin. So I tried Epiduo a month ago. It broke me out the first couple of days and then it went back to the original state. It also broke me out around my jaw line which I didn't have this issue before. It cleared up a little bit around my eyebrows and stuff but not much. I am very disappointed and this is not the route for me. It didn't burn for me or dry me out except a dime size area below my lip ring. I am making an appointment to try something stronger."


"I've been on Benicar HCT  20mg/12.5mg for 3 week now this medicine has some bad side effects I've experienced light headed, dizziness, cough feel like my chest feel tight sometime muscle aches tired all the time..does anybody else experience these side effects..when you tell your doctor what your experience they thinks it's not the medicine we know our bodies.."


"I had been drinking solid for 2 years. From the moment I woke up until I passed out. I went into detox for 7 days and even when the doctor told me that for a 30 yr old girl, my liver was very inflamed I still came out from detox and drank again. After 2 weeks of this I finally decided enough was enough and I started attending an alcohol problems clinic and started Antabuse. I have been sober now for 6 weeks today. Hooray! I never thought I'd see the day when I'd make it 6 minutess never mind six weeks without a drink. I know I have a long journey ahead of me but I'm getting stronger. Trust me it's the only way to stay away from drink and the cravings do go away. Now it's time for me to live my life sober."


"I have been taking Lexapro 20mg daily for 4 years now. Works great on my anxiety. Side effects: better concentration skills for work, lower sex drive but still works, normal appetite, if I miss to many days I lose some of my word memory abilities and a short vocabulary until I get my doses back on a daily regimen. I do have trouble going to sleep but sleep well when I finally get to sleep."


"I've been taking this medication for bad hormonal acne on my chin for over two months now, and today I see major improvement. The only time I breakout now is when I miss a dose, or when I get a pimple or two around the time of my period. It's also helped me to maintain my weight as an added benefit. I take 100 mg a day along with Bactrim and Finacea foam. Ask your doctor for this combo, it works great!"


"Never ever again.
It is now 12:50 in the morning. I took 2 of these tablets at 6:00pm last night for mild constipation.
I am currently in absolute agony! It was worse 30 minutes ago however. It was so bad then that I was close to getting my wife to take me to the hospital!
That was before I read these reviews.
The stomach cramps associated with this medication are simply ridiculous.
What happened in my case was I passed two large stools and then the flood gates opened! Literally.
I have had bowel preps for colonoscopy exams in the past and they were pleasant compared to this!
Still got raging cramps but no more movement. Although it feels like I want to,if you know what I mean.
Oh and I forgot to mention the sweats.
Horrible medication!"


"I'm still not finished taking the antibiotic, but all my symptoms of the infection were gone with in 48 hrs. I'm hoping that when its gone that the infection doesn't return. The main reason for my response is the taste of the drug. YUCK! I try to find things with strong flavors to disguise the taste, but nothing seems to work. The drug works, but the taste doesn't."


"I've been on MANY different bc pills because I suffer from migraines, which worsen with estrogen. This one has been the absolute best for me. I took it for more than a year and had super predictable and light periods with almost no cramps, my acne was absolutely relinquished, no weight gain, no mood swings throughout my cycle, and no pregnancy (the most important). If you think you are having weird symptoms within the first two months or so of taking it, WAIT IT OUT. This is a miracle pill. My doctor (without me wanting to) switched me to a complete non-estrogen pill because of my high risk for stroke and I hate it in comparison so much I stopped taking it. I should have never let my doc switch me because I miss taking this pill so much."


"I have been taking Lunesta since about 2004. I have tried to take Rozerem, Ambien, Ambien CR and NOTHING works as well as this. But now my copay is $76.00 a month on top of my doctors visit. The after taste does go away. I know it said not to take for a long period of time but I WAS NOT able to sleep with anything else but Lunesta. Now my insurance is changing again and I will basically have to pay full price. I love this medicine it is the only thing that works and I need something that could possibly be a substitute."


"I have been on this medication for around 12 years 60mg a day for OCD and depression, it got me out of a very very deep hole, got me back to work able to function got me back as a normal person, u fortuantly i used alcohol and recreational drugs aswell which made me riddled with anxiety and depression, im clean and sober 8years now and am still on the prozac, iv recently had a low episode and i was self medicating with my prozac as and when i needed, obviously this wasnt the greatest ideas and this has led me back to being depressed again but im back on 40mg of prozac a day, i may feel like i have gone back to the begining of it all but i havent iv just had a little set back in my recovery, all in all prozac for me is a life saver"


"I recently started getting anxiety. It started very slow and began to get worse. I went to hospital very anxious one day. They did all test and as I already knew found nothing. I asked for something to calm me down. They gave me 1.0mg Ativan IV. The minute the nurse pulled the needle out I was ready to go home as if nothing happen. Slept like a baby that night .I was good for like 4 days until I started to feel anxious again. I just started Zoloft today which takes some 1 or 2 weeks to work and Ativan for in case I get another attack before Zoloft kicks in. For me Ativan has been great."


"My 14 year old son has ADHD. He was diagnosed 8 years ago. He was prescribed Vyvanse in May 2008.  It wasn't working. He gained weight and inches. He couldn't sleep. He became aggressive and lazy. His heart began to race and his old tics returned. We were referred to a psychologist. He prescribed clonidine. His failing grades went to A's.  It controlled his moods, calmed his heart, and the tics disappeared. Also he sleeps well now.  We are thrilled. He is also more organized."


"I have Chronic Lyme disease. I was on every pill too! My pain doc put me on 150 mg of Nucyenta ER 2x daily and 50 mg of Nycyenta IR. First time in a long time that I am pain free!!"


"A  GI specialist gave me this stuff for intense IBS pain. It felt like a deadly poison was going through my body.
I took 2 pills. The pain was overwhelming. It did produce a large bm the 2d day. I would rather die than take it again. The Dr. never warned me of the terrible pain that might occur. I will never take it again.
I am a 77 yr old male. Thank god I've got a good primary physician who prescribed me hydrocodone which stops the unbearable gut pain. I don't  care if it shortens my life by 8 months or 8 years due to side
effects.
I'm not going the route of 1 dr after another, one medicine after another-holistic, naturopath, yoga, etc.
My next (and last)step is trying the FODMAP diet."


"After taking my first pill, it wasn't so bad - initially.  I was half expecting the nausea and headache, but it never did come.  However, about 12 hours after I started feeling very depressed and in a daze.  In the morning, the breasts were swollen, I had some acne, and the bleeding was much heavier than normal.  I'm going to stop the pill."


"I started taking Lexapro 9 days ago for anxiety and depression.  Immediate positive improvement seen in both, within a day or so.  In contrast to other reviews I've read, my sex drive has actually improved since the depression has subsided. I am having some weird side effects - like a lump in the throat causing difficulty swallowing. This has been pretty bothersome.  I'm hoping it subsides because I finally feel like I can get on with my life and have more focus because I'm not always crying, depressed or anxious.  Like another reviewer, I feel more like "the real me" than I've felt in a long time.  No major appetite/weight changes to report yet.  I just hope the throat lump thing subsides soon."


"BEWARE! You are playing Russian Roulette when you go on this medication. I cannot imagine how this medication ever got on the market, the side effects are so severe, including the risk of cancer. This is worse than insulin shock!  I started this medication almost two months ago. I have had constant nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. I have also had intense abdominal pain. I stayed on it for a month, but the symptoms were so severe I had to quit. I have been off of it for four weeks and am still experiencing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea on a daily basis. This drug poisoned my system. I have become so weak from vomiting and diarrhea, I am drinking Powerade Zero to keep the dehydration at bay."


"Cymbalta deadened my ability to feel anything emotionally. I had to discontinue."


"Condition: cellulitis on lower leg. Results: Excellent.

Side-effect: mild headache

The antibiotic kicks in after two days. 4 capsules a day for 10 days."


"TERRIBLE! NEVER AGAIN! I switched to this pill after being in the mini pill because I stopped breastfeeding. This was the worst mistake ever! Since being on this pill (for 6 weeks) I've gained 10 lbs, I'm so increadibly moody that I'm constantly fed up with everyone/crying/stressed to the point I can't handle basic every day things without breaking down... My skin looks horrible, I never have acne, and my face, back & chest are covered... I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy..."


"I have severe neck pain from herniated discs, bulging disc, foraminal stenosis, osteophytes and arthritic changes in the neck. I was also depressed from chronic
pain and anxious about the pain. It has interfered with my life and stopped me from enjoying life. I started on Cymbalta about a month ago. My pain seems to have improved some but has not yet gone away. The side effects have been troublesome including dry mouth, constipation, palpitations, rapid heart rate, some sweating, tremor, and difficulty urinating. I plan to give the mediation three months before I suggest a change to my doctor, based on the comments above. Hope it works."


"I noticed my husband coughing more than usual for a while now. Dr. mentioned something today about asthma being affected by one of the two eye drops he uses.  Trusopt is one if them.  He doesn't have asthma but does have a lung condition for which he has had a slight cough in the past."


"My total cholesterol was at 190 taking 80mg of Lipitor, also LDL-P level was at 1600 among other extremely high levels of sub-cholesterol levels. Since taking Repatha 140mg injections once every two weeks my numbers have tanked! Now total cholesterol is at 99 my LDL-P is at 538! and triglycerides at 80. No side effects other then a runny nose for a few hours after my first injection. I hope they find out it lowers the heart attack rate and stroke rate. What a miracle drug so far!"


"If i could i would give this a 0. i was put on Effexor for anxiety, the little depression that i had and i was told by my doctor that it would help with nausea. All was fine for a while, but when i ran out of the pills i would get very violently ill and could barely see straight. Effexor messed with me emotionally, it made me more depressed and had a opposite effect on me. NOW getting off the pills was the worst. it took 6 months from 150mg to 0. brain zaps, could barely walk in a straight line, walls would be moving and feeling sick 24/7. My advise to anyone is take Effexor with caution and just remember your body will become dependent on Effexor."


"I have had my Implanon since December 2009. I also haven't had my period since December 2009. I love the Implanon though. It's very convenient, hassle and worry free! No trying to remember to take a pill every day...Only downfall I've had is that I get cramps when I'm supposed to get my period but it never comes. Just spotting like once or twice. Overall, I love it and will continue to use this method of birth control."


"Today marks 6 months with my Liletta IUD...which I love. Insertion was painful, as expected, but nothing I couldn't handle. Cramping and spotting lasted a few days after...and for the first 4 months I spotted lightly for 8-10 days, always 28 days apart...so I tracked those times as my period. Very minimal cramping aside from  the early cramps due to insertion.  Didn't take long for the strings to soften and curl up so my partner could not feel them during intercourse. My side effects do include weight gain and a struggle to lose it despite consistent exercise and healthy eating, and dry skin, and bloating/constipation."


"I used to get cramps so terribly painful that at 24 years old, I was begging my doctors to approve a hysterectomy. This had been an ongoing issue for me. I finally got the Mirena as recommended by a friend and I don't get my period anymore. Only downside is that on rare occasions, I do experience cramping after heavy exercise. I didn't gain weight and no negative side effects to report on really. I would recommend this to every woman."


"Been on Seroquel XR for 8 years. Can't believe I wasn't on this medicine when I was working , maybe I would not of been alcoholic for 40 years."


"I switched to this med because my last med put me in a horrible fog (Atripla) . Triumeq is working for me but it gives me pretty bad body aches especially in my lower back where my kidney area is and around my under arms. If I have an alternative I will switch. It makes me feel pretty crappy"


"Effective. Got Pfizer discount coupon (no longer available), which made it affordable at 15-25 Dollars a month. Will ask the doctor for an affordable alternative, though I would have liked to continue with it."


"Reading all these positive comments is great. I think Mirena is not for everyone. I had mine done last July 2011. First month it was fine. Unfortunately since then it went down hill I have my period for 20 days and then 6 of spotting so that gives me 2 days of rest. I had ultrasound done to see if it was inserted properly and it is.
I am 37 and have two children already. I thought having Mirena would be a great protection. I made an appointment for next month to be removed. I can%u2019t deal with this.
"


"Just inserted skyla today. I started researching and read horror stories about it. I'm 22, haven't had kids.  I took the day off, popped 800mg of ibuprofen before, and  brought a heating pad with me for after. The sounding was a cramp then the insertion like a two-step cramp (like *cramp*...pause...*cramp CRAMP*...done). I breathed through it and in another 10 seconds he goes "okay! all done!". I literally shot up and said "THAT'S IT!?".

The pain literally lasts for 3 minutes and I can tell you that stubbing my toe hurts more than the Skyla did. I'm having regular period cramps after%u2014heating pad and some IB and I feel fine."


"I have tried everything from regular Xanax to Klonopin. I was a severe crack addict and being on any medication scared the day lights out of me (as I was trying to live a life free of drugs) but my doctor prescribed me Xanax XR 1 x a day and I FEEL GREAT! My husband of a year went from walking on eggshells around me to loving every waking moment with me! It has helped with my fight of crack cocaine as well!  It helps with my highs and lows of my Bi-polar disorder as well. My anxiety is very minimal now and I am so very thankful for this medication. I am also on Depakote 500mg at night for my epilepsy and my bi-polar disorder."


"I have had three back surgeries the latest was back fusion I now suffer from nerve pain especially in my right thigh and knee
At times I can hardly walk due to the pain and weakness in my leg
Xrays and MRI show the fusion is in the correct position but the Specialist have said I may always have this nerve pain
They prescribed Cymbalta  and oh what a calamity I only took this medication for 3 days and that was 3 too many
I was not warned about possible side effects
these are numerous
Massive increase in pain
Massive increase in weakness in the leg (had to use a walker)
Chest pain
Headaches
Nausea
Stomach pain
Mood swings like anger suicidal thoughts
Nightmares
Hot and cold flushes
Sweating for no reason
list goes on"


"This is actually my first week on this medicine, and I love it already. It really does give you tons of energy. I am on a very strict diet from a weight management doctor and I am doing awesome! I would recommend this medicine to anyone. Another major thing is that you don't particularly care to eat. I am eating only protein this first week- 10 oz. a day- that's it. Believe it or not I can not even eat 10 oz even though I try. It does work well!"


"It takes time to take effect but relieves pain effectively."


"I HAVE BEEN ON THIS PILL FOR 3 WEEKS. At first everything was okay. But now I have the worst cramps ever. I GUESS DIFFERENT PEOPLE DIFFERENT EFFECTS. I have been so moody. Motrin doesn't help either."


"I have been on 2.5mg of Bystolic for 3 months now.  I found this forum searching to see if others feel tired and sleepy from this drug.  It worked for me right away but now I am ready to head to bed at 9:00 and never have a problem falling asleep.  If I am not active during the day I feel tired.  It's lowered my heart rate while running and my 8:30- 8:45 per minute miles are now 9:30-10:00.  My cardiologist says that if it becomes unbearable he can find an alternative.  Not sure what I am going to do as the drug is doing it's job with my BP."


"Something that seems to alleviate the nausea for me is if I wait about 20 minutes after eating before taking the pill. Also, to reiterate what another reviewer said, there seems to be a window of only a day or two where you're down to smoking little to none. If you're going to quit with Chantix then you need to meet the medicine halfway and exercise a little bit of self discipline and completely stop right then. If you don't then you'll eventually go back to smoking full time. These are just my experiences. Good luck!"


"I was prescribed Clonazepam 3 years ago at a dosage of 1mg SIX times/day. I weaned myself down to 1mg/twice daily within 6 months b/c my tolerance was rapidly building. Fast forward 2 years: I am PREGNANT. I was taken off the medication cold turkey. At first, I was convinced that if I didn't come off of this drug while pregnant, I was nothing more than evil and selfish. I tried to come off and simply couldn't, especially with work obligations. I had old pills that I used to help wean myself off. I got myself down to 1mg/day when I ran out. My doc just wrote me a lower dosage script, after making me feel like a murderer. I am 5 months and so far, the baby is healthy and developing normally. I'll continue to wean and pray for my baby."


"My insomnia is invincible to matter what I take. Or build tolerance quickly.
Tried Belsomra 10 and 20 but it doesn't do anything.
"


"Got this June 2014 got it out march 2015. Within 3 months of having it, I developed horrible acne around the jaw line and forehead with cysts on my lower jaw. Previous to implanon, I was on zovia for 2 years. With zovia I had weight gain, breast tenderness, but very clear skin. With Implanon, I lost 40 pounds, which I attribute more to diet and exercise, developed acne, but had no breast tenderness, periods or mood swings. To me the terrible acne isn't worth it so I got back on Zovia. Also, my friend got implanon about a month ago and already had horrible cysts on her chin."


"Had nerve sparing prostatectomy (removal of prostate due early signs cancer) May 01. Took 8 months before some ability to gain erection returned and another 5 months for better performance.  However, long peroid of no sex followed(partners health failed and she passed away late '06).

Now back into real world with number of new partners but found there's lots of truth in the old saying 'use it or lose it'.  First couple of sexual encounters not good.

Cialis is enabling stronger and longer erections typically over 2 days before weakening.

No apparant side effects unless some lower back muscle discomfort can be associated with Cialis.  Don't know for sure.  Otherwise it's great - stud again at 65."


"I've been having problems for years with my stomach and GERD.  I was put on prilosec and was told that it would possibly cause an upset stomach to begin with but to try to work through it.  I took it for around 5 months but I could not handle it anymore.  I kept stomach cramps and an upset stomach the whole time.  I couldn't keep enough fluids in me to keep myself hydrated.  Months later I was prescribed it again and tried it once again.  Same thing but worse.  I had bad blood work come back saying my kidneys weren't working right and my potassium was so low I was admitted into the Hosp.  Since then my kidneys are still not OK. I've been peeing blood on and off. I am pretty sure that this medicine has messed my kidneys up. Bad stuff for me"


"I've only been on this for about a month and a half and the first month wasn't bad at all, my period was light and the only side effect was mild nausea. The second month however, total disaster. I'm not sure if it's me - because I get really motion sick very easily, but I'm pretty sure this pill is giving me really bad vertigo, I'm so light- headed, I'm constantly on the verge of puking, all I want to do is lay still and not move a muscle. Maybe I'm just evening out the hormones or something but if this is how it's always going to be I'm not sure I can handle it any longer. I'm finishing the second pack but I think after that I'm moving on."


"My Dr. insisted for years my thyroid wasn't to blame for all of my hypo symptoms. I started seeing another Dr to manage medications as I'm also dealing with depression. She ran a full battery of tests on my thyroid levels and put me on Armour.

I have NEVER felt as good as I feel now. I started at a low dose and just doubled it and now have more energy, alertness and lost 8lbs without changing anything. I'm not drinking caffeine constantly and can keep up with my 10, 8 & 1 year old boys.

My bff has struggled using Synthroid and is now talking to her doctor about using armour. I hope it works for her and doesn't stop working for me!"


"I agree a lot with what others have said. I am currently on 15mg Armour but my doctor tried to put me on 30mg and I didn't realize it right away, I thought I was sick and dehydrated but it was the Armour! It made me sick and I lost a lot of weight and I felt so bad and dizzy like my heart wasn't beating fast enough. It was terrible. She switched me back to 15 mg and I feel good again."