"I started taking Sprintec at 35. The first month was horrible. I had nausea, headaches, and I felt like I had morning sickness from being pregnant. I mentioned it to my doctor and she told me the side effects will go away, and to just ride it through. It was prescribed for me two reasons. One to prevent pregnancy and two to regulate my period. The side effects I encountered was clearer skin, better sleep, less cramps, lighter periods, higher sex drive, less migraines, more energy, decrease in my PMS symptoms and a better mood in general.  I call it the miracle pill, but you just have to pass the  initial side effects. The side effects went away within a few weeks and my period was regulated within 3 months of taking this pill.  It works!"


"This is my first colonoscopy and wasnt sure what to expect. The Suprep was not as bad as the gallon jugs my dad described, tastes like Pedialyte. Just chugged it down followed by the two glasses of water in less than 2 min. Just go back to your college days and pound it down like  some trash can punch and get it over with!

It took maybe 30 min and I felt like the demonstration of what fuel injector cleaner does. No bubble guts or anything so far but this is just the first round. Nice time to catch up on my book."


"My daughter took lamictal for bipolar 1 condition.  She titrated up as instructed by her psychiatrist. After 3 weeks, her eyes became irritated, she developed white sores inside her mouth, followed by a life threatening rash that put her in the hospital for 3 weeks. It was touch and go for 2 weeks. She was diagnosed with SJS that turned to TEN. Amniotic membrane was surgically placed into her eyes for protection and she was unable to see for 6 weeks. This medication was not worth the risk."


"Day 18 and I am still using the 20mg pills. No nausea and I have had 4 lucid dreams but not nightmares. Still do not think 20mg is enough. Will be talking to my Doctor about going to 40mg. Other than that no issues."


"Nearly a year ago I broke out with hormonal acne, and it was horrible, but I finally got a dermatologist appointment two months ago and she put me on spiro starting at 25mgs a day, because she said for some people it can cause dizziness, and since I weigh a hundred pounds she wanted to start low. I'm now on 50 mgs and I have no issues with dizziness, I might go up to 75 mgs but I've been on it for two months and my skin is pretty clear and back to being my 'old skin'. My only issue now is dealing with the discoloration from my acne, but my derm said that will clear up with time and gave me a retin-a to help. I hope this works for you, because I love it!!!"


"I had several side effects from Synthroid that I thought I just had to try and live with in order to treat my hypothyroidism.  After starting Nature-Throid, the side effects were gone and I noticed an improvement with all of my symptoms.  Today, I feel the best I have felt in 20 years.  The difference is truly amazing to me.  I didn't think I had any other options until Nature-Throid was suggested, I am so thankful for this medicine."


"I have taken Lutera for about a year and a half.  It is great at preventing babies and it has made my periods much better.  I do not bleed as much and my cramps are nothing compared to what they were.  However, I have gained weight - about 20 lbs.  I have tried to lose the weight and have lost a little but I have never had to try so hard to lose weight.  Much of the time it is a losing battle because since Lutera I always seem to have hunger pains.  Also, at times I feel very tired and taking caffeine only helps a little bit."


"My Hba1c was 11, two months ago and  now I have 6.1 and I lost 10 kilograms (20 pounds)."


"This drug really helped my RSD pain."


"The first day after the shot, I felt lethargic and so very tired. The loss of appetite is the first thing that is apparent. I am having bowel issues, but I consider the trade off worth it. My sugar was 232 and is now between 92-158 depending on what I had for dinner the night before. Rice seems to make things bad. I have been on Trulicity for a month now and with the help of a calorie counter (Myfitnesspal) I have lost 20 lbs and feel so much better. I did develop a bit of inflammation in the third week, but it didn't last long, and who is to say it was related to Trulicity. Overall, its really keeping my appetite at bay, which was unheard of before. I love this drug."


"Uroxatral seems to work very well. Erections are sometimes difficult but a small dose of Viagra seems to take care of that problem, when it becomes a problem."


"I started taking Heather shortly after giving birth so that it wouldn't reduce my milk supply and I've been taking it for over a year now. I am still breast-feeding and have not had a period this entire time. I've also noticed that my moods are greatly restrained, meaning I almost never cry (even when I want to, like funerals), but I also don't get overly happy either. I've been losing weight this whole time (still overweight), which may be related to the breast-feeding or not."


"It did relieve my depression and anxiety for the most part, but I really had some awful side effects with this drug, the worst of which was that it affected my short term memory. I got to the point where I could not remember the simplest things. This became noticeable after about 6 months of use. I also believe it caused cystic acne and hair loss (both of which ceased after getting off of it). Caused some weight gain too (but every antidepressant I have taken does it seems). I had to get off of it. My memory has thankfully returned back to normal. Wish it had worked better for me."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This was the most vile, hideous concoction I've ever had the misfortune of consuming.  I have a very strong stomach and I was barely able to hold the first dose down and am already dreading the second dose. This is my third colonoscopy. Both previous times, I was given pills and my choice of drinks.  I would never recommend the Suprep to another living, breathing creature."


"Only on day 7 of this pill and my chest, back and face are broken out completely! I have bumps literally everywhere. Little clusters of bumps are popping up too! My breasts are starting to hurt and I've had bad menstrual cramps today! I'm also super emotional as well. Cried all evening for no reason and got so mad I thought my chest was going to explode. So mood swings are definitely a side effect. Maybe I'll see some better effects in the next month!"


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


"This is the first birth control I've ever been on. I am currently near the end of my third week. I was hesitant to try it because of the reviews. However, the only side effects I have noticed (so far), the first week I got a small break out on my face that cleared up within two days. My breasts have gotten a bit larger and this week (3rd) I have some mild breast tenderness. That's about it. No weight gain yet, no moodiness, didn't seem to affect my libido. But it's only the first month, so we'll see if anything changes. Seems good though."


"Just a normal guy who used to be an outside telephone tech and now am in a supervisory role. I went from 5"10 172 pounds to 219 pounds in two years. My doctor has been telling me this weight was going to hurt my blood pressure as well as my knee joints. Since I have been on other weight loss campaigns like Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers I thought another gimmick. Results 26 pounds in four short months of easy dieting. I am now supplementing with light exercise and look forward to  my next visit. Bad; a little constipation that was fixed by drinking more water and sleep well and now smoke less cigarettes. Not a cure all but a good start to a healthy lifestyle change."


"I have never given birth before and I m 25 years of age. I wanted a hormone free bc option so decided on getting the copper t inserted. The procedure was not bad did not feel any cramps during the procedure but had cramps for 24 hours after it. Tried to minimize the cramps by taking the highest does of ibuprofen. Had no cramps the next day just spotting for a few days and periods were normal no change. When I went to my doctor for a follow-up found out the copper t had been rejected by my uterus and had to get rid of it. I think it's the best option if you don't want to load your body with hormones. Hopefully will think about it after I'm done having kids!"


"I started taking this medicine about 4 months ago when I was dealing with a very hard breakup and suffering from panic attacks. My resistance to stress was at rock bottom when I started taking Lexapro and it stopped my panic attacks immediately. I realized I'd been dealing with anxiety my whole life and had just thought it was normal and a part of my basic personality. The side effects at first were difficulty sleeping and a lack of appetite.  The longer I've been on this medication the more "even" I have felt...able to handle stress but still be myself.  I'm so much more comfortable in social situations and all of my obsessive worrying is gone. Sleep and appetite are normal now. Still feel emotions but don't lose control."


"Wonder drug.  Everytime I get strep/tonsillitus, this shot of Rocephin in the butt cheek is the ONLY thing that clears it up and fast.  1 GRAM IM, within hours the white stuff on my tonsils has gone away, fever gone, and feel like myself again.  Complete waste of time taking oral antibiotics that aren't strong enough.  Most foreign countries use Rochepin as first line of medicine to clear bacterial infection.  Yet in the US they offer to torture you with countless oral antibiotics that don't work.  I found one Urgent Care near me that always gives me a shot whenever I get tonsillitis..thank goodness."


"I'm currently going through nursing school at a university near me and from the start of this past semester I had a real tough time staying focused and doing my homework. Went to see a nurse APR N and she gave me a script for Ritalin, 10mg 2x a day. This medicine has been a God send for me, I always complete my assignments on time and have been getting A's and B's on all my test. It lets me sit down and study for 6 hours at a time but if I hadn't taken the Ritalin I wouldn't have half the work done that needed to be done. Plus I've not had a single issue with it such as withdrawals or anxiety."


"I lost about 7 pounds within the first month. The first week or so I feel great, but it does wear off after a while and the dry mouth is bad but chewing gum definitely helps. Definitely works though!"


"I have been on Copaxone for a month now and each day gets easier. At first the itchiness and red welt was not nice but now, after adjusting my injection depth and warming the area beforehand, I have very little problems with it. I inject first thing in the morning and then just get on with my day - seems like no big deal to me."


"I am a 41 year old male who was diagnosed with TS when I was 12. I had medium severity and was on Haldol for 3 years, I was a zombie. I changed to Orap and it was like I was born again. I still take it after all these years, 2 mg per day and have minimal to no tics noticeable. Teva assistance program gives free medication to those who are eligible, I am on this program. "


"i have been bipolar since the age of 21 im now 28 was put on zyprexa for 6 years changed this med because i was gaining too much weight im now 3 and half months on geodon in combination with zoloft all i can say this medication sucks it makes me more manic than ever my doc want me to try lithium i hope ill get better result... been sleeping 3 hours in the night for weeks this was the worst medication i have ever been and i only been on Zyprexa...i started on 80mg now im on 120mg

dont reccomend dont try this drug!!!"


"Been on this drug about a year and a half now and almost instantly begin suffering near constant yeast infections.  But on the positive side my blood sugars and a1c are spot on and ive lost 3 stone in that small lenght of time and i have more energy and sleep better although bed wetting has sometimes been a problem."


"Where do I start,  I was feeling so icky and found out I had a double ear infection.  My doctor decided to put me on Bactrim.  That was the worst medication ever.  I've had back pain, dizziness and nausea ever since starting it.  The other odd side effect is the nasty perfume taste and smell I keep smelling. "


"I started taking it May 2015, then about 6 mos in, the vertigo started and scared the crap out of me, dizziness, constant sinus drainage, so then the cough, dizzy at times, strange taste in my mouth but the worst was the ringing and another weird noise in my head, it would wake me up in the morning,like morse code. Then the clogged feeling in my head, my heart pounding in my chest and head, so as of right now I am just on HCT, hoping this will just help. Really really bad side effects on this drug.  would take it at night, and would be peeing all night, as to avoid the side effects oh and the blurred vision problems also"


"I started taking Loseasonique because my doctor suggested I do so. Every month just before my period I get a horrible headache that last about three days and nothing I take will make it go away. It has really began to interfere with my life. My doctor said that it was an estrogen withdrawal headache and there is nothing that could really be done. However, he said that if I only had a period once every three months I would only have to tolerate the headache once every three months. I have now been on my first three month pack for six weeks and I have started bleeding, cramping and yes, I have the headache. I have been tired, very emotional and have had migraines since I started LoSeasonique."


"Hi,

It's a wonder drug.

I had an infection on my acne and my cheek was swollen.

The doctor prescribed me with cephalexin 500mg for four times a day for 7 days.

It works very quickly.

Within some hour, the deep purple inflammation completely subside. And the swelling has reduced drastically.

I was amazed.....

On top of it I got also Fucidin cream to apply on the effected area.

Cephalexin works with wonder !"


"Very strange anti-depressant with severe side-effects.

I've been on many different SSRIs over the years, finally settling on Sertraline which has served me well. It did however cause me to sleep too much so my GP suggested I try Mirtazapine. I'm only a few days in but I have to say this stuff is more like a powerful sleeping pill than an antidepressant.

Far from solving my sleeping problem, this stuff has exacerbated it! It hits you really hard and sends you to sleep for 12  hours! The rest of the day I feel like a zombie; dizzy, exhausted and with strange visual disturbances (everything looks several shades darker and somewhat fuzzy).

I'll keep trying for a few weeks but I can't imagine it will be worth sticking with them."


"This is the third week of the blue pills and I've started my period. Keeping in mind that I had the same problem with Apri, I went along with it. I was not prepared for the killer cramps, migraines, nausea, throwing up, loss of appetite, extreme mood swings. I feel unmotivated and am having suicidal/negative thoughts."


"I am taking 7.5mg Remeron. It works like a charm. It takes at least two weeks for the medication to work for insommia. I usually take the medication half an hour before the bedtime and it helps me to sleep straight throughout the night."


"I have found Librium/Chlordiazepoxide to be very effective during a relatively short time (few months) of acute anxiety accompanied by IBS. My doctor prescribed Librium and it has been VERY effective. Being in the medical field myself, it is important to note that while Librium may not have the sharp relief impacts of say Ativan (just as an example), yet it is still a very effective and potent benzodiazepine that works on the same receptors in the brain that other benzodiazepines do. With my anxiety causing stomach issues, my doctor said Librium should help with both and, thankfully, it has greatly. I am calm, able to think things through, and go throughout the day on 50mg able to be more productive/less anxious and sleep better at night!"


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"75 year old female with IBS. I will never take Prepopik again. I have hemorrhoids, and because the packet material contains citric acid, every time I relieved myself, I was in extreme pain. It was as if a hot poker were touching the rectal area. Many tears and muffled screams later, I could claim I was clear. It cost me $140 - no coupon and Medicare did not cover it."


"I've been on this birth control for about 5 years now, it's the only one I have ever tried and I'm sticking to it! It has completely prevented any pregnancies and I never had one negative side effect. I've never had any moods swings, depression, headaches, nausea, breast soreness or anything this drug hasn't affected my personality or body at all. Occasionally I get mild period cramps but nothing worse than the norm...you can't escape all the blessings of being a girl!"


"I started taking Remeron about 2 weeks ago.  I feel better, less depressed, but I am experiencing a different side effect than what is listed.  My tongue feels numb and I can't taste anything very well.  Everything has the same taste.  I called the advice nurse.  She talked with the doctor and I was advised to keep taking it until my appointment next week. I am going to wait to see the doctor before I report this to the FDA."


"This medication has helped me live a normal life well more normal. I don't worry much about nothing and I can go into Walmart and feel comfortable. My social life is improving as well. There were times I couldn't get myself to interact with people sometimes I wouldn't even answer the phone. I've only been on this medicine for a little over a month it has truly been a lifesaver. I am sleeping like a baby I can't remember the last time I've struggled to calm down and go to sleep only to wake up several times a night using the bathroom or just couldn't relax. My quality of life is getting much better."


"Plan B is a life saver! My boyfriend and I had sex for the first time during my most fertile days while I was ovulating.  He finished inside of me and the very next day we bought Plan B one step.  I took it around 10 hours after the incident.  I was worried non stop and reading these reviews night and day.  Around two days later I experienced a yeast infection, which was mild, and cleaned up on its own a few days later, but I was freaking out.  After research, I learned that Plan B can restart your cycle, causing the pH balance to be thrown off in the process, causing the yeast infection. I experienced a lot of mood swings over the few weeks, however my boyfriend was always extremely supportive and reminded me it would be alright and we had nothing to worry about.  If it wasn’t for him, I would have drove myself bananas for those few weeks.  I definitely recommend having your partner being a strong support system; it will make the process so much better when you know you’re not alone in this.   I ended up getting my period two days ahead of time and the only negative side effect from plan B was heavy cramps I haven’t experienced before.  I am now on birth control and look forward to never having to go through that again.  Relax, ladies!  It will work! (On a side note, I wasn’t aware the Plan B apparently had a weight limit until after I took the pill. There’s a myth that states it only works if you’re under 165 and will not work if you’re over 175.  The fact of the matter is, when testing plan b, the group of tested women were all around the same weight, and there was no group of women that was tested that weighed over 175.  So it is not so much as “It will not work”, but more of “we haven’t tested that far”  I am 5’8, and over that weight limit.   It worked for me, and it will work for you. Breathe! )"


"I've had Implanon for about 2 years and I can't wait to get it out. The things I experienced were very heavy bleeding, cramps and not just normal cramps the worst I've ever felt, spotting, pain during intercourse, mood swings, and loss of sex drive. All of these things come and go accept the loss of sex drive. Before insertion I was sex crazy now it's a hassle just to get ready. I bled for long periods at first but after a few months it would come and go. I will bleed then stop for a long period. The reason I rated it a four is because I am not pregnant."


"Nothing noticed during loading, once I got to 150 mg I felt absolutely fantastic, I have tried many other medicines. This one seems to have the least side effects for me and makes me feel like a "normal" functioning human."


"I had asthma as a kid. I recently got bronchitis and my asthma returned. This inhaler should be recalled. It does not work. It is dangerous. I just found my girlfriends pro air hfa inhaler and it worked perfectly. I have been suffocating for 3 days on this horrible dangerous poorly designed product."


"It has stopped my migraines for almost a year.  I've lost weight and muscle stone, my appetite has gone."


"So tonight was my first 20mg Latuda at dinner and I was super afraid that akathesia (a restlessness from taking antipsychotic pills) would happen. But so far so good. I guess some people get it and some dont."


"I felt better within hours of taking the 1st dose. Amazing!"


"I got my IUD inserted yesterday.. The procedure wasn't as painful as I thought it would be.. I would say it was more uncomfortable than anything. Pain was a 3/10. The cramps that I've experienced afterwards were probably the worst I've experienced personally considering I have never really had menstrual cramps during my regular periods. Pain rating for my cramps I would rate a 7/10. Not completely unbearable but it definitely made it difficult for me to drive myself home. The rest of the day I took ibuprofen and laid in bed with a heating pad and that seemed to help. Today I have minor cramping, nothing crazy. So far I'm happy with it. I'm still bleeding but it's mild bleeding compared to my regular period."


"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."


"This has been one of the worst medications for allergies that I have ever taken. I took it around 5am in the morning and right now It's 6:45 pm.  My nose has been draining since I took this medication and I'm more stuffed now than I've ever been.  My eyes are watery and I'm sneezing something terrible. I do not recommend this medication. Save your money and try something else.  By the way this was my 2nd time trying it just to see if I would have the same symptoms and I did."


"I take mucinex D 600/60mg every morning for chronic sinus issues. It has helped considerably with sinus headaches. I would not recommend taking the 1200 mg strength, nor should you take 2 of the 600 unless it is EARLY in the morning... and only for a couple of days.  The 1200mg strength has 120mg of long acting sudafed... that is too much from my experience. DO NOT take this med after say 12 noon.  It will keep you awake for at least 8 hrs!  ALSO if you take this long term... it is not something you want to quit suddenly... wean yourself off to prevent irritability, etc."


"I was anxious to get it after having my son. I had it and after a month I bled for 2 weeks, which was fine. I am no longer bleeding. I really like it. It gave me a small scar. I don't know if it was from not having sex close to the end of my pregnancy or what but this is the most sex I have ever craved in my life. I have been trying to lose weight but am stuck on a plateau... so lets hope I'm losing inches. Anyways, it was a quick procedure, numbed pretty much my whole half of my body with the anesthetic. I really think its great to not have to take a pill everyday."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I haven't been on this pill for very long, but my doctor gave me some free samples because I was having breakthrough bleeding with LoEstrin. So far, my main complaint is nausea. I have never felt so consistently sick in my life - not even with the flu! I'll post again when I've been on it longer about weight gain, mood swings, cramps, etc."


"I've been taking 200 mg. Lamictil for the last 2.5 months in combo with 60 mg. Cymbalta. I feel much less manic than before Lamictil but feel Cymbalta is too activating  & makes me manic. Seeing my shrink soon to sort it out."


"Chronic stones until I took this supplement.  Off the supplement, I still have no stones for more than 10 years.  Doctors never suggested it, my veterinarian did.  I swear by it!"


"My insurance won't cover the brand name so I'm taking the generic.  I have had awful insomnia lately and I tried other medications that had really weird side effects so I had to stop taking them. With the generic zolpidem I found that it works only if I'm not over tired. I could sleep 9 hours straight but I am still tired, maybe because of personal problems. When it works it's great but when it doesn't then I am up most of the night."


"I've taken this drug for a month now and I love it. I had an abortion before I starred this drug and this lessened my bleeding. My skin is fine, it never was unclear. My weight is actually going down but I'm open to that changing later. No vomiting, headaches, random nausea, or mood swings. My sex drive has been the same, through the roof. Only thing that I've noticed is my sensitivity to salty foods. I've always gotten sodium headaches if I've eaten to much salt through out the day but now it's a bit more sensitive to alot of chips, too much gravy, and popeyes chicken. Either than that... I LOVE IT!"


"As I aged my bowel motions became increasingly difficult. The physicians I consulted recommended more water, dietary fiber, exercise, etc. but none had a lasting effect. I tried synthetic glucose derivatives - lots and lots of gas and cramps! For me dietary fiber produced too much uncontrolled gas. The osmotic agents produced too much water loss and I was warned about potential electrolyte imbalance. Finally I tried PEG3350 and Nirvana! It's convenient, tasteless, dissolves in all liquids, stable, and for me no apparent side effects. I discovered if I titrate the dose I control the nature of my bowel motion. As an OTC product it seems to be one of those rare preparations that won't put me in the hospital."


"Skyla works great for me. Now. When I first had it inserted it was the worst! I've broken bones and had kidney stones and it wasn't as bad as the pain I had after it was inserted. I was sick to my stomach after and in pain, bed ridden for a few days. The pain continued for about a month, lots of spotting. I will never get it again, but after the pain it serves as great and easy birth control without worries."


"Have sweaty underarms for 20 yrs. Then when I hit my 30s my back and chest started to sweat just as bad. If the temp got to 70 degrees my shirts were soaked.
I got Hypercare, now I put it in a pump bottle, spray it on and wrap myself in saran wrap for at least 2 hrs once a month. I noticed the longer I stay wrapped the better it works. MAGIC!"


"While at my GP's office for a routine check-up, I mentioned that I had 'a wicked sinus headache.'  My doctor knows me pretty well and guessed that when I said 'wicked,' I meant 'I'm ready to drill a hole in my head to relieve the pressure.'  She suggested a shot of Toradol.  I figured I might as well give a go.

Toradol's efficacy, I must admit, came as a pleasant surprise.  It didn't relieve the headache entirely, but did quickly reduce the pain enough to make me pretty functional at the office.

Side effects, for me, seem to be fairly minimal - I'm a bit groggy and woozy, but otherwise I have no complaints.  It's also possible that I'm groggy, not because of the Toradol, but the allergic response that caused the headache."


"Clonazepam would be a great medicine if it wasn't addictive & known to cause dementia. Those are the reasons why my doctor removed me off of this medicine. When I took it it helped take the edge off my anxiety. I didn't have many side effects from it & I never became addicted to it. The only side effect I had was it would make me tired sometimes. That's it. Even with it being addictive & being known to cause dementia, I still give it a 7 out of 10 stars because it was very effective for me. It would have gotten 10 stars if it was safer to take & if it had ridded me of my anxiety completely."


"Wow what a difference maker.  I am a young Male (30ish) and have found that Vyvanse has been such a life changer. I am gettiing so much more done at work. When I go home at night I find myself enjoying my time with my children more. I am not getting the crash effect I was experiencing with other medicines. That reason alone is so worth it. I have not had any side effects, well maybe minor dry mouth, but it last me 12-13 hours.  It is truly an awesome medication. I would recommend it."


"I'm 42 years old I was given generic birth control for yaz not to prevent pregnancy but to help me with my hotflashes and irregular periods. I was on for 1 year & 1/2 years and I notice I was developing muscle leg cramping , red spider veins on my legs. I read how it could be dangerous if you develop blood clot because of birthcontrol I discontinue the use but now I'm back of hotflashes no leg cramping but hotflashing
Are very uncomfortable I get moody any one knows what I can use to help me with hotflashes ..please help"


"Was on Prozac 20mg for 5 years. It worked for me. Gained weight. Forgot why I was on it until I tried to wean off. Saw a nurse to help me get off and she told me to try Brintellix. I weaned off prozac while starting brintelllix 10mg. It worked.  But now a couple of months into it I miss the prozac. Not helping my anger. I can tell the difference. But I wanted to lose the weight. Thinking of increasing to 20mg or adding Gaba or something"


"Two years ago, when I was 20, I started to breakout like crazy. I had acne all over my face. My Dermatologist prescribed me some lotions and creams, and told me to be patients. They barely worked on me. A year ago, I was checked to have ovarian cyst and hormone imbalance. My dermatologist waited another half year to make sure those lotions really didn't work on me, then she prescribed me the spironolactone. I started with 50mg a day, and that worked not very obvious, then I changed to 100mg a day, it's a miracle. I still have one or two when before my period, but besides that, it's all just acne scar. I guess I need to focus on how to get rid of the marks now"


"I've been using Crestor for the last 2 months and results are unbelievably great for me. My total cholesterol dropped almost 49%."


"If I could give this a zero I would. I should have looked up the reviews before ever taking it. 15 minutes after popping it in my mouth I'm anxious, paranoid, and sobbing over the smallest things. It has nearly destroyed my relationship and I feel absolutely insane. Unless you enjoy sobbing, lethargy, panic attacks, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts and tendencies, AVOID THIS LIKE THE PLAGUE"


"Terrible fatigue and dizziness. Stomach cramps"


"I applied this cream twice daily, after cleansing my face with Spectro Gel, and it works amazing! It has cleared up my face completely. All of my friends have noticed, too. I would recommend this to any teenager with issues with acne or pimples and blemishes.

Just make sure you apply it faithfully! Your blemishes, acne, and pimples will come back if you don't stick to your facial cleansing routine."


"It's strong and it works. Slows you down a bit and there is some drowsiness but if you are suffering it's worth the trade off."


"Works fantastic, a wonder drug...except for a flushed face for about twenty minutes. I had excruciating hip pain, nothing worked except Tylenol and Motrin in huge doses. One 200 mg dose of celebrex reduced 90% of my pain and allowed greater range of motion. I'm truly amazed. I have been using this two days. 50 yrs old and had a very physical life, this seems to be my path back to full physical activity."


"I am a 63 year old female and I have had fibromyalgia for 27 years and just started to have arthritis in my knees with one knee needing to be replaced. A friend suggested trying tumeric for pain relief. Within 24 hours, my fibromalgia pain had vanished.....and I mean gone. All the pain I had left was from the one knee that will need replacement shortly and even that is greatly diminished. I am astonished. I take one 320 mg pill daily. Now I do notice that when I get to the time that I need to take a pill that the pain in the one knee will increase. However, I am taking it slow and do not plan to increase dosage yet. I also notice that my spring allergies are under control and nasal drip is gone."


"My diagnosed NCLC 11/14.  As of her last scans no tumors or active cancer."


"Extreme drowsiness. Never felt quite this drowsy from taking a medication. I’m vomiting every hour or so, I feel so sick, I don’t even want to leave my bed. It seems to be working for my UTI however so that’s good. Maybe it’s meant to flush your system out which is why most people puke? Who knows."


"Bipolar II with mixed episode, tried geodon. Severe somnolence, with insomnia (read: trapped in half-asleep purgatory) upon starting. Triggered full blown manic episode with hallucinations, jabbering rambling and fast talking, distractibility and inattentiveness, poor judgment, and dissociation with passage of time, over following couple weeks. Shaking hands (could not perform ordinary fine motor tasks such as cutting my nails). Stopped and switched to quetiapine, with success."


"Macrobid caused me to have diarrhea."


"I got this form of birth control about a year ago. The first few months were great. Had my normal period, or no period at all. Then I started breaking out and it continued to get worse. Then I started gaining weight. I gained a total of 15 pounds in 6 months. I know that is not a ton of weight. but I am 5"5 and weighed 108 pounds. I go to the gym at least 3 times a week, and I eat pretty healthy most of the time. I have never had a problem with weight until now. Other than these 2 side effects, this birth control is great. I love that you don't have to worry about it once it's in. But since my weight gain and my acne, I will be getting it removed this week."


"I just started taking this medication on April 10, 2014. I have taken it before with little success, but I am really determined to lose this weight. I'm 5'7 251lbs and want to get down to 190lbs. It really curbs my appetite and I am choosing healthier foods. I love the way the pill makes me feel, full of energy and happy. I have not had really bad side effects other than loosing a little rest at night, but the trade off is worth it to me. Once I loose the weight I will continue on a healthy diet and exercise. Will post in a month to let you guys know of my progress!"


"Abilify was fine at first, but it slowly increased my anxiety to the point where I felt like I was stuck in one long, never ending panic attack. I stopped Abilify two days ago and feel so much better."


"Being an RN, I was very skeptical about birth control pills because of their reputation for causing issues. My OB/GYN encouraged me to take this pill due to a 7cm left ovarian cyst...he said it may help alleviate the issues I was experiencing and prevent further complications. He gave me a couple months worth of samples of Lo Loestrin Fe to try. I will never take birth control again. I took a months worth of the pills and quit. I was experiencing very severe mood swings, depression, etc. - Very unlike me...I have always been very happy and stable. A week ago I quit taking the pills. "


"I was given vistaril.  It did nothing for my anxiety. I've been taking it for about 7 months. It hasn't done a thing for for. I took 50mgs four times a day. I hate this medication. I was on klonopin which I took for 24 yrs. I went through a lot of withdrawal. Overall not a good medication."


"I started Claravis 4 months ago and it was a terrible start, I experienced a very rough purge process and my acne continued for a while. Around the 3 1/2 month period my acne magically stopped though. Haven't broken out in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately my face is covered in red marks left over from the acne but my dermatologist is prescribing a retanoid my next month (my last) to treat those quickly. Very good treatment but takes a while. 3 1/2 months in my case."


"I have been on 300mg of Fluvoxamine for quite a few months now. It was really hard to initially start the medication and increase the dosing. But I stuck with it. After awhile, I noticed the drug "took the edge off" of my anxiety. I was getting less panic attacks and was able to starting doing things I was avoiding. My only issues with this drug are that 1) it's very sedating 2) I still have anxiety - some days are better than others but I'm looking for complete relief. I know it's possible because I've been on medication that did just that. Any suggestions? I take 150mg in morning and then again at night."


"Had severe  shortness of breath, weakness, tiredness, loss of voice. Would never recommend this product! I was in and out of hospitals for months."


"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"


"I've suffered with flare-ups of dermititis all my life and this is the best prescription strength cream that I've ever used. Within a few days the irritated areas have disappeared. I love it. Sure beats all those oatmeal baths I took as a kid."


"I've been taking this for over a year. Fortunately, I never experienced any of the side effects described by many people here.  I always have such high hopes when trying something new for MDD. This medication did not deliver the hoped-for miracle of no more depression, but I must say, my mood has improved to a degree.  I am able to get "up" for certain activities now, where this was very difficult while on other medications. This has lightened my mood better than Viibryd or Cymbalta."


"This medication is the only thing that has removed acne from my face and back. The side effects are horrible, but bearable. The side effects that I experienced during my treatment were: throbbing dry lips, itchy skin, dry eyes, blood in nose, severe joint pains, lethargy, darkening of face(temporary) and headaches.

My dosage was from month 1 to 6: 40mg, 60mg, 70mg, 70mg, 80mg, 80mg. (Body weight 88kgs).

If you suffer from cystic acne I would definitely recommend this medication. It really works and although the side effects are severe, they are temporary! Really worth it in the end"


"This is the only birth control I've ever been on and I've been on this pill for almost 4 months and it is so great. No periods, no cramps, very little acne at the very end and beginning of packs but that is about the only negative thing. I got an antibiotic shot today and I guess this medicine doesn't mix with that shot because I've felt sick ever since I took my pill tonight. So beware when you're on antibiotics and taking this pill it's a little icky feeling. Other wise I recommend this to everyone who is just starting on birth control"


"I started the medication on December 17th 2015 at 6' 1 332lbs. As of today I am at 317.4. I am extremely  happy with this weightless and medication. Goal weight is 250. I'm  extremely  active and I am police officer, female. On December 27th, 2015 I fractured my ankle at work and haven't  been able to work out since. I was going every day for 2 hours and running a mile each morning. Portion control is key. I was still able to lose the weight by drinking vegan type protein shakes for breakfast and vegetables and chicken breast. I go to the Dr. today for my refill and weight check. Ill be sure to post the inches lost. Main thing is to keep pushing and keep working out. The pounds will be shedded. Remember  to eat to avoid those nasty headache"


"I absolutely love this prescription. I use the .5% medication (looking forward to using the new Aczone 7.5% that just came out that I can apply once a day) which I apply to my face twice a day. I also use this along with Retin-A (but the generic version) and it works great! I never used Aczone by itself so I don't know what the results would be for me. I also took Amoxicillin while using these products which sped up the healing process but I stopped taking the Amoxicillin since I am on another medication so it's not necessary. Anyway, I think this product is great and has truly worked for me and I have tried other products that didn't necessarily give me the results I was looking for."


"After over a period of 17 years and trying a crazy amount of other drugs I'm happy to report I feel better then I have in 25 years. It's been a struggle. I'm no longer suicidal which is a miracle. I feel good but not flat. No side effects. Anyway good stuff. Perfect for me."


"I am 47 year old Australian male, and had my first Stelara 45mg injection 3 weeks ago. I can honestly say Stelara is definitely working for me. Although my lesions are still visible, the "angriness" has subsided and scaling almost gone. Most of my PS patches are starting to look like sun spots or birth marks. I think a holiday in the sun will fix that up!

It is slow progress, so I will be interested to see what happens following my booster injection next week. I just hope the improvement doesn't stop at where I am currently.

No adverse side effects for me at this stage, but as suggested by my nurse, I am much more proactive when it comes to avoiding infections, such as coughs, colds or flu and we are in our winter season. So far so good."


"I have been on the Depo for 10 years!!! And it has been wonderful!! I don't have mood swings, I don't have depression. I feel a little blue on the day of the shot but that's about it. I did experience weight gain at first, I was 128 lbs starting on it then ballooned to 165 in the first 3 years, and now hover at 153 lbs (without real exercise but watching what I eat), I'm 5'6". The only reason I'm getting off of it is because my current obgyn, who I switched to after 5 years of being on depo because my last obgyn retired, freaked out that I had been on it so long and wants to give my body a 1 year break due to the bone density loss issue. No acne, and my periods stopped after 6 months."


"I have used this product for only like 3 days now and it instantly made me breakout, my face is now 3x as bad as it was when i started it."


"47year old female 5ft 3" 221.6lbs starting weight.  I  started Contrave on April 9th. This morning my weight is 210lbs. I do get the dry mouth, and I drink water which I never did. I still drink my diet soda.  It does seem to help me make better food choices, I eat slower, chew more, my portion size is 1/2 or less than what it was,  I don't get cravings. I have occasional mild feelings of nausea but I take a pepcid and it doesn't last long. I do feel more energy, and excited about the weight loss which is driving me to continue to eat right and watch my carb intake, and count calories. Something I never cared about. It is a lifestyle change. But I  have help with Contrave....I recommend you try it!!!!"


"I am now taking Zanaflex. I was on Soma for 6 years and this is the best I have felt in a long time. I have post operative nerve damage and RSD and take a lot of pain medication. "


"I was prescribed 50mg of Seroquel at bedtime to help sleep. It works wonders for that, it didn't help much with my anxiety. I also take 1,000mg of Depakote per day and 20mg of Dexedrine ER for ADHD. The Depakote is no longer effective enough and my doctor is thinking about switching me to Lithium."


"I started taking this medication on Feb 10, 2010.  From the first day I took it I have had the same overall feelings, cotton mouth-which is overcome by drinking a lot of water, an energy boost, and no appetite.  I have to 'remind' myself to eat.  I try to keep a log of everything I eat, so that way I can see if I am eating enough or not.  So far, I have lost about 5-7lbs.  I have not went to the gym yet, but am getting a membership this Saturday.  This medication was just the boost I needed to get started losing weight.  I would recommend this diet pill to anyone who needs to lose a significant amount of weight.  I cannot wait to see how much additional weight I will lose by adding exercise to my diet routine."


"I have been using Carac for over 10 years. After reading the recent comments I was in SHOCK on the prescribed treatment cycles and application. Carac cream has removed many points of Keratosis on my face. Also, it has eliminated several Basal Cell Carcinoma. What works best for me, from experience is, On Keratosis, 2 to 3 times a week,before bedtime, on specific areas. For BCC, a regiment of daily for 5 days ONLY, 10 to 15 days without (allows time for skin recovery) and proceed as needed, bedtime. All under recommendation from one of nations top dermatologist. The whole face for 14-18 days, that is completely unheard of. I hope this helps."


"I am age 24, I believe I contracted Hep C through IV drug habit. I thought my low energy and brain fog was because of the many drugs I have done. I had the virus for 2-4 years unknowingly. I finally got a checkup and came back completely healthy except for having Hep C. I workout and eat healthy all the time. My viral load was under 15,000 (very low).

 I was put on harvoni 8 week and was tested the last 2 weeks of treatment and came up negative.

The medication eradicates a resilient virus from your body. Harvoni definitely has side effects do not let any doctor tell you otherwise. The medication is extremely effective however and the trade off for mild discomfort is well worth it.

I am now a few months clean of Hep C after taking Harvoni"


"It seemed to work well for the first year or so but I have been on it and am at the maximum dosage and now I have been on it for 10 years and it does not seem to help now."


"Been on Klonopin for 3 years.  Started with 0.5mg twice a day, but only took it in the morning.  Built up a tolerance and am now on 1mg every morning.  Anxiety is back and doc wants me to take 1.5mg to 2mg every morning.  Try to take an extra dose only when panic is close.  Afraid to keep increasing this medicine because I want it to work when I really need it."


"I have had mirena for 6 months, insertion was not painful just a slight pinch feeling, had a continuous period with severe cramps for 3 weeks after with worse cramps than ever before. I have had weight gain, spotting and bleeding for weeks at a time, headaches, severe lower back pain and cramps that feel like contractions for the last 4 months or so. The side effects have gotten better, still with bad cramps and weight gain, have not had a period in about 2 months. It is convenient and easy if your a forgetter like me, and if given enough time to adjust it is a good thing."


"I have chronic pancreatitis-cause unknown (I do not drink alcohol). The pain from this disease is constant and severe. I take Oxycontin 30 mg twice daily and it is very effective in controlling the pain and keeping it, for the most part, at a tolerable level (about 4-5 on the 1-10 pain scale). For occasional episodes of breakthrough pain, which can be very bad, I have oral Dilaudid 2 mg. I do not take this often, only when needed. It helps me avoid trips to the ER for pain control. Dilaudid is not often prescribed for home use. I'm under the care of a pain specialist. Neither my GI nor endocrinologist can prescribe schedule II narcotics. Chronic pancreatitis is one of the most painful diseases a person can have."


"I took this for over 3 yrs (age 17 to almost 21) and wish I'd read reviews and realized what was happening to me sooner. I've always been a nervous person but my anxiety went through the roof on this pill. However, I blamed the anxiety on getting older and maybe the stress of school. In hindsight, it was definitely the pill. I changed from a happy, easygoing person to an emotional monster. I became easily infuriated and even hit my boyfriend out of rage (something I would NEVER normally do). I gained weight, had acne, and became unbelievably moody. Stopping this pill was the best decision and I only wish I'd never started. My advice is to not take this pill, but if you choose to, be aware of how your body is reacting. I wish I had sooner."


"So for constipation, 10 stars! It worked fast too but if you are not taking your pain pills, do not take! I thought I'd be ok with the fentanyl patch in my system as I had not needed one of my oxycodone that day and I had horrible side effects of withdrawal symptoms, fever, chills, couldn't get warm then would sweat real bad it was terrible. I thought I had an infection again because those side effects mimic infection too. Today I really want to take one but am scared, should I take it BEFORE I take my pain pills? What works best? I'm already constipated, don't need to be feeling sick also! Thanks!"


"I've tried a few triptans but this is the first one I've tolerated.  In general, it is effective within an hour.  However, in the rare case my migraine is preceded by an aura, it seems less effective.  That said, since I can't tolerate other triptans due to side effects, I like this one best.  (My insurance company doesn't like it and I needed to obtain prior authorization, always a headache!) Use the coupon for the copay if you can."


"I started taking Lyza on the second day of my period and it's been 2 weeks now I'm still bleeding. And this is the first time I have to take pain reliever on my period. Plus I'm gaining weight too.. this pills sucks"


"So glad I read reviews. I ate light on Sat. On Sunday, I refrigerated both 6oz bottles and two 16 oz bottles of ginger ale.  Mixed 1 prep and ginger ale to 16 oz. line. Drank it with a large milkshake straw and sucked on lemon sliced between gulps.No problem with taste or getting it down. Then drank the ginger ale remaining in the bottle. 15 min. later I drank 8 oz. hot tea and honey. 15 min after that I drank another 8 oz. hot tea and honey. 15 min. after that I drank 8 oz. water. 15 minutes after that I drank 8 oz. water. Repeat with 2nd dose. Had colonoscopy on Monday. All is well!"


"Terrible cramping, humiliating gas and gut wrenching diarrhea for two days, and still going on -- after taking only 1/2 teaspoon for 2 days.  All websites fail to explain what ingredients are in this medication while warning me away from allergic reactions to the ingredients."


"I have been taking Fluvoxamine for a long time. I had tried various anti-depressants and had terrible side effects because finding the correct one for each individual is not an exact science. I am taking it for clinical depression and also OCD. My OCD manifests in that I can't still my mind from racing. If, perhaps, I were angry at someone, I would just keep going over and over about it in my mind. I told my doctor, "I just need my brain to shut up." I have had absolutely no side effects from taking it, and it has helped tremendously with clinical depression. Before being diagnosed with clinical depression, I thought everyone felt like they were in a fog, with no interest in life. Now I know, and am very thankful."


"I have suffered from hemorrhoids/piles for many years.  Have tried all the over the counter stuff (prep-h and even herbals like Pilex) - all did very little.  New doc had me try proctofoam hc for a pretty serious flair up.  Within one day major progress.  This stuff really works.  I highly recommend it (plus a high fiber diet)."


"I was given Versed as a sedation for 3 colonoscopies. It is great. After the procedure I have no grogginess and it is fast acting and doesn't linger throughout the day. My last procedure I was given propofol. It was terrible. I was sick for 2 days. I will definitely have Versed used here on out as long as its available."


"I am 46 years old and have been battling arthritis for years. Both knees, left foot and right elbow. After I started taking Meloxicam (1 year now), I noticed a difference. In the past year I went back to playing flag football, ping pong and softball. I recently stopped taking Meloxicam just to see what would happen. I noticed that right knee started to swell the day after I played flag football. My time frame was one week off the medication to back on it. I have played  over 30 games of flag football and countless games of pong without any pain as well as no elbow pain playing softball on Meloxicam. I strongly suggest that you drink liquids and have a bite of food while taking this medicine. I do and have no side effects. Thanks"


"I've been on multiple different pain meds for chronic spine issues. The pain Dr decided to switch me to this new pain medicine with promising results. This is my 3rd dose and stomach pain and nausea begin 45 min after every single dose. It seems to subside a little towards the 8th hour or so. This medicine has 0 effect on pain just creates more by adding the stomach pain. This medicine is being pushed because it has a low potential for abuse thanx to the junkies.That's fine but make sure it works before u release it. All of the complaints about this drug will make it a short lived one. Doctors will push it hard in the beginning but patients will push back. Complete garbage ,  and a waste of money, thanks endo pharm, for the stomach pain"


"I only took this medication for a few days, my heart started hurting...I ended up in emergency room my blood pressure had sky rocket and my heart rate was throught the roof. Laying down my heart rate is steady but the moment I stand it jumps to over 150bpm...this never happened until I took this medication. I have been on bed rest for over a week now and so far it doesn't seem to be getting any better."


"Only thing that works for clusters. Within 15 miniutes pain is gone. Thank Goodness for this medicine. Only wish you could take more than 2 doses in a 24 hour peroid. "


"Well I was going to write a full out review but apparently there's not even room for that here. So I'll make it short. I am 20 I've been taking this for 8 months. In the beginning all was well, then it made me sick to my stomach everyday. I kept taking this in hopes that it would subside. It did. For the past two months this BC has turned me into the moodiest person I've ever been in my life. I'm rude and I've never been this way. I would NOT recommend this to anyone. It's ruining my 6 year relationship. I can no longer proceed with this medication. DO NOT take."


"Started nov, it's now the end of March.
37y F 135lbs Suffered on one foot only almost 20 yrs. In the first month I'd get itchy spells but wasn't worried as this is a sign of Candida die off. I have IBD so maybe I had stomach upset as a side effect but it was nothing out of the ordinary for me so didn't notice. I didn't see any difference at first and was worried I'd be one of the unlucky ones with no change. After two months I noticed they hadn't itched in a while and they weren't getting thick. Though I saw no other difference I kept on taking them regularly since my liver tests were all ok. Dr checked them at 3mo and decided to keep me on another 3. Just in the last couple of weeks I noticed that half my big toe looked NORMAL! So happy!"


"My wife and I both started Qsymia  11 months ago and have both lost 65lbs ea. We have had no side effects other than minor tingling. We both support each other and eat normal foods just less of them. I am a diabetic and was using insulin and pills, I no longer use insulin and may be able to get off the pills soon.  Our Doctor sees us every 3 months to check on us. This medicine has been good for us. But you have to work at it, it's not magic."


"I'm 21 years old and feel like I'm 50 from smoking cigarettes so I just got in chantix. I'm on day 3 and this morning I smoked a cigarette only because it was there not because I was really craving one and it tastes TERRIBLE. Made me feel a bit nauseated, which is a good thing! My dreams are normal so far but I'm still only on half grams a day. Hopefully this chantix will stay working and I do not feel any of those side affects! Thank you chantix!"


"I was prescribed Levaquin 750 milligrams for bacterial conjunctivitis. It work when nothing else would. Two thumbs up"


"I have been given aldara cream to use mon,wed, Fri nights on my second week now and oh boy is it painful the day after treatment when I go to the loo and wipe.  It looks like it's working tho so will persevere with it for the full month and see how it goes."


"Just had this for my procedure tomorrow. Managed to get the first one down but the second dose rocketted out of me when I threw it up. I'm worried they won't do the colonoscopy now.. but I think it was way too much for me. I'm 4'9 and weight 100lbs ..."


"Tolerance develops rather quickly and it has a slow onset."


"Terrible! I have gained weight and frequently have stabbing pain in abdomen and lower back, and severe painful bloating!! This tablet is the worst, don't take it!!!"


"This is a great pill! I've been taking it about six months. I had a long period the first month, and my appetite increased, along with some breast tenderness. I just watched what I ate, and no weight gain at all! After the first two months or so, it all disappeared, and everything is normal now. My skin is the best it's ever been. This is the first bc I've ever taken and I love it!"


"I was on the shot my first in December of '13, next was due in March '14. Barely had a period but when I did it would last 15 days straight then I switched to the pill and since I've taken it I've had a period non stop. Before any birth control my period would last 3 days. I stopped taking birth control all together it caused back pain, cramps, headaches. It was supposed to help cysts but I'd rather go through that pain then with this."


"I am a black male   50 years old 5'5 beginning weight 226 pounds. I started taking contrave 08/18/2017. Today is just about my 4th week taking it and I have lost 9 pounds. At first I thought is wasn't working but now I have to make myself eat. Only side effect I had when I first started was a little nausea an a few headaches. After two days the side affects were gone. I weighed 217 this morning and my goal is to get down to about 190 pounds. So far so good."


"So, I have been taking Ortho-Tri-Cyclen for 3 years. I gave it a 5 beacuse I'm not pregnant but other than that I have noting good to say about it. After taking it for about 6 months I had severe chest pain, a headache almost everyday, almost zero sex drive and the worst acne I have ever had in my life. Oh and I gained 30 lbs in the first 4 months. After the first year of taking it all these symptoms became "normal". But the thing that made my Doctor switch me to Apri was that I had spotting  everyday for 15 days before my period for the last 4 months of taking it. I am getting ready to start the new medication next month. I just hope I do not have the same side effects."


"This is the best birth control pill. I am taking this now only for one month and switched from the trisprintec. This pill has the same dose of hormones everyday unlike trisprintec which changes. I have used trisprintec and my  moods were so affected by the fluctuation of hormones . This is awesome!good luck!"


"I was on Aviane for six months and in that 6 months, my head has become itchy, flaky, red and inflamed. "


"This is the first birth control I've ever taken and I've had a few mood swings, at the same time I'm still a teenager and hormones are flying everywhere so it doesn't truly bother me. I used to have terrible periods where I would have to miss school for a few days at a time and immediately the medicine fixed it. My period only occurs on the placebo days and is very light and with minor cramps that a few period relief pills help. Last month I did feel very sick during my placebo days and Im sure it's because I was taking it but not eating. I was told that would happens so I advise you to always eat before taking it. I also had terrible acne and it has cleared up immensely. Overall it's great for me."


"The positive I had on this medication was having great, clear skin. But the negatives very heavily outweigh the positives. Ive been on this for a month and a half and already have to stop taking it. I get constant headaches, my mood swings are off the wall (affecting my boyfriend and i's relationship), nausea, difficulty concentrating, irrational thoughts and depression. Switching off of this immediately. If you are prone to depression DO NOT take this pill!"


"I have bad side effects from all antibiotics, which is why I ended up with a long-standing urinary tract infection. I was given Bactrim DS by my doctor. I was really afraid to take this medications, so I cut a pill in half. I also took 1/4 of a Phenergan to help with possible nausea. I was fine all day. No side effects at all until about 4 hours in. Then I developed extreme body aches, especially stiff neck and a low grade fever (which lasted 3 days). I didn't take another one, checked my urine with a dipstick and it was clear. Unfortunately the urinary tract infection came back the next day because I didn't take enough. I tried 1/4 of a pill and had the same side effects 4 hours later. No more of those for me. Going back to the doctor for something else."


"I get horrible nausea due to daily medications I've been taking for years. These medications often dehydrate no matter how much water intake. When you pair this with a hot day and having to drive in the car for more than 20 minutes, it creates a recipe for disaster. Tums or Pepto provide very little relief for this type of upset stomach. I read about Emetrol on a few forums and found that it truly is a miracle drug! I have since taken an average size dose about 4 different times and it hasn't failed me yet. It's fast acting and truly saves the day! Without it, I would be throwing up weekly. Only reason for 9 /10 is that I am unsure as to how safe it is with Phosphoric Acid and high sugar levels."


"Didn't like the caffeine addition of this medication, it kept me awake at night, however, it did significantly help my headaches. Very thankful for the relief!"


"Before I started yaz, my periods were ridiculously heavy and the cramps that came with them were even more horrific. I've been on yaz for 8 years now, and I still love it! I have not had a cramp in 8 years and my period is REGULAR!

My only downside is this: Several years ago studies started to show a slight increase in women getting gallbladder disease. I started yaz in December 2007 at the age of 21. By march (approx 3 mo. later), I had severe pain in my right side just under my breast. Turns out, I needed it (my gallbladder) removed. I am healthy and have never even been sick in my Life.  I'm convinced it was due to to the yaz, as nothing else in my life was different. Easy surgery/recovery though, and no problems since! Just watch out!"


"First night had crazy dreams.  Couldn't settle in.  Next day nauseous all day.  Worse than flu symptoms.  I will never take again."


"I used Canasa for 1 year and it seemed to lessen my flare ups. After one year my prescription discount has run out and can't be renewed for 6 months. Since Canasa is VERY expensive I'm not able to afford it. I've been off it for three weeks now and  experiencing small flare ups, severe fatigue and cramping."


"I've been on Doxycycline for 4 weeks.  I haven't seen any improvement with my adult hormonal acne around my mouth."


"Great!  Fell from tree and crushed my pelvis.  Unbelievable pain.  Nothing worked.  When they gave me Torodal the pain immediately was gone and I was not light headed.  I felt no pain at all.  BUT...I then developed a skin rash and had to stop the medication.  Too..bad, as it was the best."


"I see a lot of negative reviews on here of people who have only just started the medication.. all I can say is that you need to actually be on it for more than 2 weeks to even begin to be able to judge it. I've been on mirtazapine 45mg for about 8 months and I find it to be great an enhancing energy, motivation, creativity and social behaviour. There is no depression anymore whatsoever. The only negative thing is perhaps I am a bit emotionally blunted, but that is a fair trade off."


"I had Implanon inserted on the 28/08 this year. At first I had all the normal side effects - spotting for a few days and such. But then I got my period for two weeks. Annoying, but I'd live. Then came the thrush. Every time I get rid the infection, I spot and the pH change brings it back! Other then that, I haven't had any problems with it (even lost weight)."


"I use this gel for both a general purpose anti-inflammatory and for tendinitis in my wrists, It works well with inflammation and it works miracles on tendinitis. Within seconds of applying I'm able to move my wrist with almost no pain. Causes skin irritation if used too often however."


"I've used Lamictal for several years and I feel that it is a very effective drug with little to no side effects.  Moods are quite stable; although I still do get some depression.  Overall, I've been extremely stable for the past 3 years taking it with a combination of Lexapro for depression."


"Prescribed as an alternative after I suffered rashy spots all over when taking Celebrex for a crushed vertebra (trying to avoid surgery).  While I didn't suffer any side effects I didn't get any pain relief either."


"I started taking Loestrin 24 FE 2 weeks ago to prevent pregnancy and my face is breaking out like crazy. Plus I'm getting killer mood swings, which is just lovely since I'm already on an antidepressant (I'm on it for anxiety not depression though). I'm gonna give it until I finish this pack and if it's not better, I'm heading to the doctor and getting my birth control prescription changed."


"I smoked for 38 years and knew I would need some type of hand to mouth jesture for a nicotine replacement in order to quit. I have been smoke free now for five months. No withdrawel symptoms at all. I am surprised! Great product!"


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"I have afib and have had multiple cardioversions, ablation, and antiarrythmic drugs and cannot stay in sinus rhythm.  I was on coumadin for a while but had large swings in INR despite frequent monitoring and no change in diet.  I have been on Eliquis for 3 years and have had no bleeding or side effects.  Other than the fact that it is expensive and must be dosed twice daily, I have no complaints whatsoever."


"I got mine inserted in October of 2015 and I haven't stopped bleeding since. heavier than spotting. I heard to wait 3 months for it to stop but it's clearly past my three months and I'm sick of bleeding bc it makes me not wanna have sex. I'm gonna get it removed if it doesn't stop soon."


"Been having cold like symptoms. Running nose, sneezing, stomach pain, constipation, heart beating too fast. I've been taken only 4 days but stopped today. Side effects are too much and they're making me miserable."


"I was prescribed this medication because my migraines were increasing and my sleep was getting very erratic. Since taking this medication for the past month, I have slept throught the night and it is easy for me to fall back asleep if I wake up to use the bathroom. I am so glad my doctor suggested this. After 13+ years of bad sleep and increase of migraines, I think I found something that works without any side effects (thus far). I take about 1 hour before bed and it has worked like a charm."


"I used this medication for 3 weeks. It worked so good for my back pain and my anxiety. I was so happy I was finally found something that would help me, get off my pain meds. One day I woke up with chest pains. I thought nothing of it. I went to work and it got worse and My blood pressure was 197/110. I left work, went straight to the ER. We found out this medication side effect was raise blood pressure. I am a healthy 120lb 38yr women. I'm doing much better now. BP is back to normal, but I have pain. Now I'm trying something new with back doctor. I hate pain meds. I been on and off for 5 years. I have herniated disc and bulging and anxiety due to a car accident. I had some signs of chest pain before. So don't ignore it."


"I've never been the type to get a solid night sleep. For years I've slept 3 or 4 hours and woke up tired but unable to fall asleep. It truly made for days and days on end of being miserable  I've also never been a "Pill" person so I never tried any kind of sleeping aid. One day I simply decided to try some form of OTC sleep aid and Advil PM was the first one I found. The difference it's made is amazing. I take 2 an hour before I plan to fall asleep and I am out. No more tossing, no more turning, simply laying down and sleeping. For the first time in my life, I look forward to going to bed. Only draw back is, after 6 solid hours of sleep, I tend to wake up feeling a little out of it but that goes away after my first few rounds of coffee."


"I have had the Mirena for about three years now.  I have to say that I love it. It hurt at first - but I don't even remember that now.  It works! My periods have been barely there, and are extremely regular. I have had no acne, some breast tenderness, and some weight gain  - about 10 lbs or so.  I recommend it."


"I love Celexa. It gave me my rockstar attitude back! Felt it after first dose, I smiled for the first time in 6 months! So thankful I finally got the nerve to try it after being scared due to side effects and horror stories, and yay no bad side effects at all!"


"I've been on celexa for about 18 months to help ease overall anxiety I take 30 mg daily and about 10 months ago have been put on seroquel also I take 25mg morning and night. And find that if I stay active and eat healthy I feel fine no anxiety I can handle everything much better. However some days 50 mg daily isn't enough and I take an extra 25mg as needed at night. Only side effects I've noticed is insatiable hunger and craving for sweets. Also gained about 9 kilos in the 10 months apart from that I find seroquel to be very helpful at treating the racing thoughts and shortness of breathe"


"I promised an update so here it is! Just over 3 weeks since I started taking orlistat and I am now a stone (14 lbs) lighter! My clothes feel looser and I'm over the moon! As others have said, this isn't a 'miracle drug', you do have to change your eating habits and get moving. Knowing the (fairly immediate) consequences of having a fatty meal whilst on this medication has really helped me to monitor my intake. I've also found it has helped me eat 3 meals a day, which I have never done in my life, I was always a one meal a day (and junk in between) kind of girl! I've never felt so optimistic about losing weight, and being able to keep it off, thanks to my new found awareness of fat levels in my meals :)"


"Every woman is different so everyone will have different reactions to Taytulla. I’m 18 and this was the first birth control I was put on. I was worried at first because I had read all these awful reviews, but so far everything has been good! I’m about to start my third pack and I haven’t noticed any major side effects.
For the first few days I broke out a little more than usual but I found that my skin actually started clearing up after that. My only problem is that my period doesn’t come when it’s time to start taking the inactive pills. But since I’ve only been taking it for two months, I know that my body might not be completely synced up with it yet. My periods are lighter: I only bleed for one day then it tapers off!"


"I'm 48 and it makes me feel 20 again "down there". I take 25mg on an empty stomach pre-dissolved in water and it works in 10 minutes. Side effects have been very mild..
stuffy nose and an occasional light headache. Allows me to be very effective for about 4 to 6 hours with a quick recovery time. This is a great medicine, but don't overuse. Taking it everyday is not as sweet as once or twice a week."


"I've been plagued with UTI's my entire adult life and Bactrim was my go to drug. I got a sinus infection 2 weeks ago and Dr said take Bactrim. My tongue swelled up and sores developed on it, that was AWFUL! I've never had any reaction before. I'm really disappointed because it's always been my go to."


"Ok I'm 51 yrs female. Suffered along thru life with anxiety. When younger it was manageable.  Until the last 5 years after loss and my fair share of medical issues leaving me overcome with severe anxiety and depression. Fast forward today my physian petscribed Effexor 25mg. In the past 5 years have tried others with side effects. I'm only on day  5  and feeling so tired and have mild diareeha and some little anxious feeling. The tiredness is profound. Will update in a week."


"I have never written a review in my 21 years of life but I feel I should share my experience. About a little over a month ago I got on this pill. Not to brag but I have a decent happy life. The first couple of days I noticed no symptoms and was so happy.. out of no where i started waking up with migraines and breaking out.. I figured ok no big deal.. I didn't connect it with the pill. Next thing you know, I get upset and mad about literally EVERYTHING. Work..family.. boyfriend. My life was going downhill everyday.. depressing thoughts.. Finally my boyfriend and I put it together and figured out it was the birth control. I IMMEDIATELY stopped and thank god I am feeling better as the days go by. Not to mention everyday spotting! NOT WORTH IT"


"Inserted in 06. Removed in 16. Opted for this as the hormones triggered headaches. Shortly after insertion hair breakage. Severe PMS. Migraines. Kept being told it's because I'm stressed. I'm getting older etc. nobody ever suspected the IUD. Migraines became progressively worse over the year yet nobody ever suggested the Paraguard was to blame. 15 days a month of migraine. Tried every single drug, remedy, alternative health paths. Nothing worked. Had hair test done a month after IUD removal to confirm hidden cooper toxicity. Severe PMS went away quickly after removal. The migraine copper detox is a long dedicated life alerting progress. 9 months post removal in seeing progress. Never ever would I recommend this to anyone."


"I'm 7months pregnant and was smoking 1 pack a day. I have smoked for 26 years and was  Not happy with what I was doing to our baby,so I went to my doctor and pleaded to her to help me quit. My doctor helped me by putting me on the Nicorette inhalator. Wow I'm not even craving fag and feel a lot better. On cloud nine at the moment and it's been only 2 days without fags. Love it. X no side effects."


"All I can say for sure is that I have not had a full outflopping on the floor seizure in almost a year, since being put on Vimpat. If I happen to forget a dose, I get very twitchy by that afternoon. So, with Vimpat, no seizures. Without Vimpat, I seize! Works great for me!"


"Okay, it's been a year. Insertion was fine, until the silly woman cut the strings and caught my cervix with the scissors. I yelped a bit. Tiny periods now, lasting about 2 days. And not pregnant, so it works.. However the strings were cut too short, so when it's time to come out I'll have to be sedated and have my cervix forceably dilated, which doesn't sound much fun. And oh my - the pains. I've only had it about four times now, but jeez. It honestly feels like having a c-section while awake. Of course there were fears of perforations etc, but after scans and pee tests and blood tests, they couldn't figure out what was wrong. It just hurt so bad, for no reason at all. I'd have it out, but the procedure for me now sounds horrendous.."


"I had been suffering with sciatica for a number of years, when it suddenly worsened.  I started getting shooting pains and severe weakness in both of my legs.  After one dose of 500mg I was able to sit comfortably and walk without the worry of one of my legs giving out from under me"


"I have been on Qysmia as an alternative to weight loss surgery.  It has worked very well for me.  I have lost 95 lbs!  As my weight went down, I increased my activity level and have been making better food choices but the drug has done the heavy lifting in the weight loss. I have had very few side effects.  I had some constipation at the beginning.  I occasionally notice some tingling in my feet at night and I don't sleep as much as I used to before starting the drug.  I don't feel tired, I just don't require as much sleep. I have some hair loss but that is normal with any rapid weight loss. The great part is I have my life back.  I am traveling, enjoying hiking with my husband, and participating in activities I could only watch a year ago."


"Claritin Children's Allergy 10 Chewable Tablet —

I am a Buzz agent and recieved a sample of this to try. It say's children's but 2 pills has the same amount of Loratadine as 1 regular claritin. So, I decided ( since I have horrible allergies) I'd try it. It tastes great!  It was also very fast acting. Withing 20 minutes my nose was clear. My throat isn't itchy at all. I know it says it's for kids, but I think I might start taking this. It makes taking a medication I have to take more enjoyable!"


"Abilify does not work. It is not the medication for me. My heart races I can't breathe half of the time right  I get dizzy I'm panicky and unmotivated I'm Droggy and always lethargic very down and it has the opposite effect. !!!"


"I was diagnosed with allergy related asthma when I was four years old. I've been on several maintenance medicine, but never thought they did much. I was hospitalized when I was 15 with asthmatic bronchitis and my doctor decided to put my on Symbicort which was finally allowed in the US at the time. Since then my asthma has turned around 180 and I haven't had any major issues. I've taken two puffs twice a day for the past 7 years and it's truly a lifesaver. It even opens my airway within 5 minutes of taking it."


"This is the ONLY sinus/allergy medication that worked consistently for me.  My doctor prescribed the Deconamine SR, which has a sustained release of 12 hrs.  FINALLY, after years of trying all the other prescription antihistamines/decongestants, when I took this, I could wake up without a sore throat from drainage, or dry mouth from over-zealous decongestants.  It worked like a charm!  "


"I just dropped in on the internet to see if their was something "better" or maybe "newer" than my Effexor, but after several sites I know I'm still in good hands. I've been on 150mg Effexor, or venlafaxine, for more than ten years and I've lived a normal life since the right-medication-finding game. Yes, the withdrawals within 24 hours are dizziness so bad you shouldn't drive, but I've asked my doctor to write a second prescription for the non-xr version in half strength and I keep that filled for emergencies, or it's open to fill in another city if I have to fill it unexpectedly. Or if I miss my dose and need it to kick in immediately"


"Taken by teen with schizoaffective disorder. 5mg didn't work so well, gradually increased to 15mg and then medication worked wonders. Happy, stable mood, very little side effects after three months. Diminished irritability and aggression. More friendly and overall happier."


"I have found that it gives me pretty severe headaches but it does help me get through the day and eases the pain for my healing broken leg."


"Number one, don't listen to the negativity the smaller groups of bad experiences have. Skyla was never said to be for everyone. Which is why I don't understand women that tell you NOT to get it. Your best option is to try it. And to people who have certain health conditions, unless a woman has the same thing as you, don't listen either.
Anyway, I have a 7 yr old, and I got skyla in January and it's now June. I have had bad acne and cramps and heavy bleeding since I was 11, and Skyla reduced my periods and cramps. It did not do much with my acne, but that's fine... Also, Skyla is uncomfortable to insert, (not gonna lie) but I literally was with my OB for 10 minutes and left. It's been okay since. Just Try it for yourself"


"I have used it for three years, was helping me some for awhile but now it seems to irritate me more."


"1/10 does not even begin to describe my awful experience with this pill. I was on this pill for almost a week and had to stop it due to EXTREME mood swings and massive depression and anxiety. I have been on SSRIs for 7 years now and my depression and anxiety are relatively under control. From the minute I started this bc, I started gaining weight, breaking out and having intense mood swings to the point where I thought I needed to go to the hospital. My breaking point with this bc was one night when I went through the cycle of angry/violent thoughts, to intense anxiety, to feeling completely normal. That cycle happened about 5 times in an hour. After this experience I am now terrified to try another birth control method besides condoms."


"I've taken this pill for a little over 2 years. I really liked the pill when I was single (mainly took it for cramping and lighter periods). It didn't break me out, cause me to gain weight, or have any mood swings. However once I got into a relationship, I noticed a very significant negative side effect (for me). I realized having been on this pill I have no sex drive whatsoever and I'm completely dry which causes pain when I'm having sex. That to me caused me to want to seek an alternative birth control, which is a shame since everything else was great."


"Does help some. Not like stimulants but will keep you awake and have the energy."


"I wanted to come back after I knew if I was pregnant or not because heaven knows these reviews made me feel so much better and I want to provide someone with that same relief.

I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend super close to the time I ovulated, he pulled out when he came but went back in for a second round right after. I took the pill the next day about twelve hours after this occurred. My period tracker said my period was due in a week (sometimes it's a week off which is why I was nervous about the ovulating) and I ended up getting it three days later than anticipated. (Thirty minutes ago!)

Trust you will be taken care of and things will work out okay, the pill definitely works for the vast majority, be hopeful!"


"LIVING ALL my life and only knowing  highs and lows of depression,  I've taken many pills. Sure they worked at first but then  the depression came back, prozac is quite a ride from when you first take it,  there are so many changes. I'm at 40mg,  6 months later I have diarrhea and have lost a lot of weight. I hope I'm not dying.  I was a complete idiot and delusional the last 45 years, this pill made me feel like I'm supposed to feel,   it doesn't feel fake. Yes I did experience memeory loss,  fatique,   have to look a back and live with my mistakes before prozac,  prozac made everything all clear,  I feel sharper as well,  it actually cured my depression.    Just made sure to follow instructions as you increase dosage"


"Love this. When I get a sinus infection, it's very stubborn, and having been given antibiotics way too often all my life, they don't really work anymore. I try to tough it out usually, but when it gets so bad that I'm reaching for my Afrin multiple times a day (a blessing and a curse as it works almost instantly, but causes rebound congestion), I head out and grab some Mucinex D. My doctor warned me about the insomnia the first time she recommended it, so I knew what to expect, but honestly it's worth it to me to be able to breathe. My ears usually feel even more clogged up at first when taking this stuff, but that clears up after the first 24 hours, and I'll take that over the facial pain from sinus pressure."


"I was prescribed 2-3 weeks ago...was so happy to finally have something I thought would help prescribed to me. I tried it for two days...felt my depression/scary scenarios get worse, so I stopped. Depression was still there but not as bad as it is when I am on the pill. I took it again to see if it will finally work this time...it's my 3rd day, still feeling worse but I'm trying to wait for it to work because I've read it works after 2-3 weeks. So I hope it helps... :/"


"Horrible, Made my chest tighten up, and did nothing for my migrane, I ended up in the ER."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I am over 60 and had my first ever flexible sigmoidoscopy today after using the Moviprep 1 ltr dose evening, 2nd 1 ltr dose following day.  It did its job to clean the bowel for effective examination.  I found it very sickly sweet and it's maybe like that to cater for a society majority bingeing on sweet foods and drinks, though not me and I try to avoid aspartame too.  I am not a great drinker of liquids so I found it awkward to twice drink 1 litre of soupy syrup and half litre of other liquid in 2 hours, but it was necessary so I did it, and I didn't want to do a second prep if this one failed to do its job."


"I suffer from OCD. Sleep is a luxury. Ambein, is the first medicine I've taken that has offered any relief. I still don't sleep the entire night but 4 hrs is a Dod send. I don't understand why 2 can't be prescribed. I could take the second one upon waking and actually get 8 hrs sleep. I suffer no side effects from it."


"I just left my doctor office and got Mirena inserted. I took 800mg of ibuprofen and honestly you guys, I barely felt the insertion! I swear PAP smears are more painful than what I just experienced! I did feel a teeny little pinch but nothing like the stories I am reading here. Mind you I have two children so I hear its easier if you have kids. So far zero bleeding, zero cramping or discomfort. I should have done this years ago!"


"Just didn't work for me. Now day 10 and still sick.  Emergency walk in says

it must be viral. I won't accept this prescription again."


"I was on this for the whole 3 months and let me tell you I was an emotional mess.  SO NASTY to all my loved ones for no good reason.  I'd get mad and cry over the absolute dumbest things.  but, this is my body and that is how I reacted to this birth control.  I'm moving on to The Patch now, it has some good reviews and we will see how it works out.  I gave this atleast 5 stars because I didn't get pregnant lol"


"I, too, have experienced such extreme menstrual pain. This has been going on since I was 14 (1979). I actually have a very high pain level tolerance and rarely use any medications for pain, with the exception of my dysmenorrhea. (I didn't even use pain medicines when I had surgery on my elbow to repair tendons on each side and to move my ulnar nerve). I have been taking Ponstel since 1999 and have found it is the ONLY medication so far to relieve my pain during menstruation. I do take it more often than others have listed before me. I am prescribed 2 caps at onset of pain and 1 cap every 5-6 hrs until all symptoms have ended (usually 4 days). Takes 45 mins to work on me. (Also prescribed for my occasional migraines.)"


"I was a 17 years  hep C type 1 sufferer, unsuccessfully treated with earlier medications, this worked! I was very nervous about purchasing from abroad but in so glad I did. The first few days I felt a little 'odd' in the mornings, but that quickly past. After I'd been on it a few weeks people stated commenting on how much more energy I had! I took 1 tablet daily for 12 weeks."


"Following a miscarriage in November 2014, my Dr. had be on folic acid for 9 months before running some blood work tests.  Found out I had PCOS the 20th of August after the results came back and started Metformin HCL the same day. I take 850 mg once a day and I found taking halfway through my meal has done away with 99% of the side effects. I know it's only been 10 days since I started it, but I feel less hungry and like I don't crave the junk food I did before. Here's to hoping it works!"


"I had used this years ago when I had several dislocations of my shoulder. My recovery time was cut in half. "


"I am a male age 28 with RA.  I was diagnosed with RA at age 23.  I suffer pain primarily in my toes.  For a newly married athlete at age 23, the pain from RA and the thought of living the rest of my life crippled with pain - took a huge toll on me.  I felt ashamed as a man and as a husband/potential father. Fortunately, I have had great Docs work hard to help me get well.  I have been on plaquenil, sulfazalazine, methotrexate, enbrel, cimzia, and simponi.  Each med had some positive results but some had harsh negative side effects too. Like many of us- I want to be on as little medicine as possible - but still manage my pain.  Simponi has solved my riddle. I am so pleased to be pain free and on only 1 med now - Simponi. Thank you!"


"Lets just say I never write reviews for anything but I am on day 4 of this antibiotic for strep throat, and all I can say is that I actually felt better with the strep then I do on this medication. Worst stomaches, itchiness, and sleeplessness. It has also caused me severe anxiety and racing heart. I was told to try and give it another day or two by my doctor but I am actually hoping I just get a rash just so I can stop this stuff!!!!"


"I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after 2 years of awful pain. I am now using Humira with methotrexate. I also take sulfasalizine antibiotic daily due to lowered immunity. I take Prilosec for heartburn. I am able to work a full time job and do most things that I enjoy."


"Who knew an eye drop could taste so bad!  It worked, but the taste is terrible - I'll only be taking it when I have to."


"I HATE hormonal BC. I tried at least 20  since having period issues in High School.

After having my one and only, I had my IUD put in.  My doc had put in hundreds, no insertion issues.
Things went well the first year; I had some string scared but promptly had an ultrasound to check and make sure the IUD was in place.

I've had it over 4 years now.  I've had several cysts on one ovary that grow to the size of grapefruits before rupturing; something I had never experienced before.  This came with very long, very heavy periods.

No pregnancy scared but have had to start taking a 2 month cycle of hormonal BC for the first time in over a decade to try and correct the issue. I tried to wait it out and it's only gotten worse.

4 days in. Oh boy."


"I was in severe pain and had nausea when I was prescribed this medication. I still have the pain and nausea, but they are more tolerable now."


"I like to say Colcrys 0.6 is THE BEST. I got the prescription barely yesterday and just about 8 hrs later I was without pain on my ankles and my burning disappeared, I was able to sleep. After being unable to sleep for 3 consecutive days.  Thanks to this wonderful medication I was able to sleep last night and able to workout. As for side effects only soft stools but nothing extreme. DEFINITELY I RATHER DEAL WITH SOFT STOOL THAN DEALING WITH ALL THAT BURNING AND PAIN ON MY FEET!  I truly regret not taking this medicine since 6 yrs ago. I just did not know I sadly have gout. GLADLY NOW I FOUND COLCRYS."


"Valium makes me Stutter about 80% less! Wonderful medicine if taken the right way. I can be normal like everybody else, don't know what I would do without it."


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"I am 62 years and I have had angioplasty twice in the past 7 years. Since about 9 months I was feeling very week and dozed off every time I had a meal. I avoided travel and felt pulled down. Then my wife brought me Coenzyme Q10 and One A Day Tablet for men by Bayer. Within days I was up and about as energetic as before. It's a wonderful medicine."


"I have only had my first dose- 4 weeks in and I already know I'm never getting it again. My mood swings have been terrible... I feel like crying for no reason, worse than any other birth control I've taken in the past. To top it all of my skin is reacting terribly. I have a rash all over my legs and it's starting to breakout on my arms too! Luckily it's not red, but it's still uncomfortable. I'm terrified of how the next 2 months are going to be... Broke down crying to my fiancé begging him to help me get through this. Wouldn't recommend it to ANYONE"


"Dont like this medication at all. I have MS and i started taking this for depression/anxiety about a month ago and i must say i will not take another pill as of today! This is a terrible medication, it gives you the weirdest nightmares! And thats when you can finally sleep! Avoid this medication at all cost and anything like it"


"I started having terrible sleeping issues due to some life events. I saw the commercials on TV about it and talked to my doctor about it. Plus I read it didn't have the crazy side effects of other sleeping pills. It came across as perhaps a lighter sleeping pill. I got a prescription for 3mg and the first night I took it, about 5minutes later I got this terrible taste in my mouth, very bitter. For the ladies, Id describe it as having fingernail polish on and biting your nail, that taste. I grabbed some spearmint candy I had and sucked on one of those and that helped SO much! By the time I finished the 2nd one I was almost out of it and completely asleep. I did that for a week but now I dont even taste it anymore. Been using for 3 years now!"


"I take this medication for migraines. I was having having migraines 3 to 5 times a week. Now I have a headache maybe 5-10 times a month which is a relief for me. I have notice weight loss also. Which I am proud of and was not expecting."


"I've suffered with a YI for abt a week now and decided that it was time to try something other than the natural treatments I had been trying (Apple cider vinegar douches) because I was miserable. Grabbed the 1 day treatment and hoped for some relief. I first used the cool wipes they provide in the package.I inserted the ovule abt 10pm-ish and used the cream for the outside burning and itching. It says stay put ovule so that you can use it anytime... Not true. I was sitting up and felt it leaking within 10 minutes. Definitely a bedtime medicine. Mild burning/warmth sensation. nothing tragic this way.Woke up this A.M. Symptoms not all the way gone but have subsiding greatly. Still some mild burning from the medicine. Nothing unbearable."


"I had a mild yeast infection as a result of taking an antibiotic earlier this week. I thought it would subside on its own but after day 3 i figured I should go buy some Monistat as it usually works for me. I've never bought Monistat 1 and I NEVER will again. I put in the ovule ate 12:30 AM  and was AWOKEN FROM MY SLEEP at 4 AM with the Devil's wrath on my vagina. It is burning like crazy and itches so bad!!! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!! I would have gone to an Urgent Care if I had known the side affects would be this horrid"


"I took one pill of a two week prescription and immediately had a splitting headache. Six hours later I had difficulty breathing. Body aches and joint pain also kicked in. Two days later I am finally starting to feel better, but my right knee still hurts. This drug is (almost) banned in the U.K.  And should be looked at by the FDA.  You need to know if you are allergic to the sulfa class of drugs before even thinking about taking this drug."


"I used to take 360mg a day, now I'm down to 80mg a day. I have taken this for years. I wouldn't change to anything else, it has really done wonders on my blood pressure (BP). Now my BP is well controlled."


"Accutane was one of the best things that ever happened to me! Until I started taking Accutane I had the lowest self esteem imaginable. Didn't like looking in the mirror because it seemed like everyday there was a new pimple. It was hard not to pop them, but when I did they'd leave awful scars that are still on my face to this day. After Accutane, which took about a month to kick in, the bumps didn't come nearly as bad. While I was on the medication I had no acne whatsoever. My face was BEAUTIFUL. I'd recommend it. Chapped lips and dry hair are a SMALL price to pay for you to gain confidence to show people your face."


"When I was not on any thyroid medication and when I was on Synthroid, I felt lethargic, mentally slow, uninterested in life, appathetic, at times depressed, I had no energy for doing anything, nor did I have a desire to do anything - especially interacting with people (this felt overwhelming), I also had unwanted weight gain.  When I finally switched to NDT, within a few days of raising my dosage to current level (4 grains), I noticed a huge difference in my personality, I started to enjoy listening to the radio in the car again and singing like mad (I hadn't even noticed that I had stopped doing that before), and I started to care more about friendships, going places, being part of activities, I stopped feeling depressed and I lost weight!"


"Like so many others here, I've had cold sore outbreaks here and there since I was a little kid. It was Always a source of anxiety for me, either when I had one, or just worrying about when the next one was coming. I'm in my 30s now. About 2 years ago, I had my dentist call in a prescription when I had felt one coming on for a few hours ( the bump was forming ) not knowing what would happen. He called it in. I took my first dose within an hour. It never really formed, just stayed a bump for a half day or so and then flattened out and healed quickly. Since then I've always made sure to keep it on hand at home at my office. I've taken it several times since at the first signal and its been all clear. Cannot recommend enough!!"


"This medication has helped me to sleep well pretty much every night. It does make weight loss harder, I guess. At first I felt dopey during the day and had dry eyes and mouth, but I no longer notice those side effects. All in all, it's helped me a lot."