"This is the first time I've had to prep for a colonoscopy and I'm wishing I had checked tips and tricks from others before I started. The Suprep kit works well, but the taste is NOT good.  My doctor said to mix the 6oz. bottle with apple juice to the 16oz. mark on the cup, but I didn't think that helped the taste. I could only do a few ounces at a time, wait a few minutes, then do a few more ounces.  A STRAW definitely helped get the solution past my taste buds a bit.  After finishing the entire first "dose", I found my chief complaint was belching.  I was very glad that there was no cramping or abdominal discomfort at all.  Definitely need diaper rash cream. Second dose is going in the freezer to get as cold as possible. Just don't stop!"


"Did nothing for my ADHD. Made me aggressive and easily angered, complete change of personality for the worse."


"I started yesterday was lil nervous but took my first pill at 3 pm about 1 hr. Later I was soooo tired I past out woke up at 5pm. My husband just got home from work usually dinner is ready he understands what I'm dealing with so he said rest omg I fell asleep till 7pm had the strangest dream & I decided to take it tonight trying to get a feel for best time to take it, right now I feel like I'm walking threw strobe light tunnel almost feel like I don't know what the hell in doing, not hungry at all just feel zombie out but this is new to me"


"I have been on the Vivelle Dot for 3 years after having my hysterectomy. It is wonderful and has controlled my hotflashes, night sweats, breast tenderness, and dry sking. The Vivelle Dot is a much better drug for me than Premarin. The Premarin was making my skin literally very dry and  shrivel. At first the Premarin was fine and after several years it started to have a very different effect on me causing pain during intercourse and very dry skin. Changed to Vivelle Dot and all symptoms went away"


"I wouldn't recommend this medication to my worst enemy. Although it seemed to work in a mild sense for my anxiety, when I missed even one dose, I paid dire consequences. I would wake up the next day dizzy, unable to see straight, started experiencing migraines, and would sweat day and night. I wish that my healthcare provider would have warned me of the detoxes before I accepted this treatment."


"We had tried the patch when our son was 5 1/2 yrs old.  We have tried many stimulant medications which do not last the amount of time it states it should so we tried Daytrana.  This was not for us.  My son was out of control, increased aggression, impulsivity, and couldn't sit still to save his life.  My son does deal with other mental Health disorders such as SPD, ODD, ADHD, GAD, and a mood disorder.  We are currently on Focalin XR 15mg in the morning and 10Mg XR about 12pm.  Focalin has been the best we found but still I think causes his other diagnosis to shine through a bit more."


"I took Otezla as an alternative to Enbrel for 6 weeks.The itching turned out to be the least of my worries.Ideveloped migraine headaches, blurred vision, severe depression and upset stomach. I stopped taking it when I couldn't even get out of bed and saw a psychiatrist.He told me to stop the medication immediately and gave me medication that would eventually counteract the side effects.  This took approx 6 weeks.In the meantime I went to see an eye dtr due to the clouds in peripheral vision and blurriness.Turns out, although my last visit to him was in Nov (only five months earlier), my eyesight was completely different.  I now need to wear reading glasses& a separate pair for watching tv, driving, distance.If anyone has exper. pls reply."


"After a head/neck/spine injury I found the drug to be very helpful with the neuropathic pain in my arm, face and various body parts. Weight gain is a minor issue. I don't suffer night terrors but feel as though I've been dragged through a hedge backwards upon awakening. I do NOT feel rested upon awakening.
Cognitive issues due to the injury have been exaggerated after taking Lyrica."


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"This Med immediately caused me to have out of controll  nosebleeds and bruising. This Med is deadly, don't take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"


"Works VERY well. On day two and barely have ANY symptoms. You MUST eat with this medication bc I found if I do not, then I get extremely sick. Other than that drink plenty of water with it and like I said make sure to eat. Very satisfied with this medicine. I also do not have a metallic taste like some people say. I think if you "think" your going to taste it, then you taste it. It's very psychological. Don't try and research this drug yourself. Listen to your Dr. they are giving this to you for a reason! So taste bad or not take it!"


"I took that magnesium citrate and in about 2 hours my stomach was ready to let the waste go. I was deeply constipated and couldn't poop for about 2 and a half weeks. Also for the 2 weeks I drank water and had a lot of fruits and veggies to keep my system working. If you take the citrate and it doesn't work it doesn't mean you have a blockage it just mean you don't have enough fiber and I would suggest after drinking citrate to have a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated and eat a banana to get the fiber you need. Well I just finished and feel actually good."


"This little gel has become my go to for when I have bronchial spasms. I was so pleased that I have asked my general practioner for an ongoing prescription.  I have found that I use less albuterol and can halt those embarrassing coughing attacks associated with asthma."


"I am 64 and earlier in my life i never had any gad/panic attacks. Not scared of anything! Then my first panic attack. I was on a freeway far from home and alone. Out of the blue..the clamminess, heart rate through the roof, shakes etc. I pulled off the freeway to a parking lot. I got out and my knees buckled. I was terrified. It finally subsided somewhat and i finished the trip on back highways.  . Now my trigger is driving even though all my life i loved driving anywhere..long distances alone..no problem until this. When i got home (barely) my dr. recommended .5 mg xanax as needed. A miracle drug for me! It makes me feel normal! I do not take every day"


"Fantastic."


"I had unprotected sex and took this about 3 hours afterwards.  I was so scared for so long!  I had about two days of light bleeding a week before my period was supposed to come.  I was afraid it was implantation bleeding!  But it wasn't!  Hallelujah!!!
The pill definitely mucked up my cycles for a while.  My next period didn't come for two months.  Anyway, if you are freaking out about the possibility of being pregnant, take a breath.  I know how scary it is.  It is absolutely terrifying.  But this pill works!  You are going to be ok!"


"After a surgically induced menopause, the onset on hot flashes and night sweats was so fierce asked my nurse practitioner what works.  She mentioned Divigel.  I started on the lowest dose and actually felt like myself again within one week of use.  Keeping in mind you want to stay on the lowest dose possible, she reminded me that this is to cut down only on the severity of those hot flashes, not get rid of them entirely.  I am so happy on this HRT.   Just apply to your upper thigh once daily and that's it!"


"I'm writing this review to the girls that are exactly like me, reading everything possible about Plan B, worrying myself sick searching about all the possibilities of pregnancy, etc. On July 6th I took Plan B. And let me tell you I was worried I'm only 16 and I definitely can't handle a baby. On the 11th I got what I thought was my period, regular flow, lasted 4 days but then I kept reading about breakthrough bleeding so that made me worry even more since there was still a possibility of pregnancy. I would keep reading about breakthrough bleeding and how I should get my period around my regular time more than likely a week later. Well I usually get my period on the 25th and yesterday the 29th I finally got it! So breathe everything will be fine."


"I was on Percocet 10 / 325 mg for about 10 years, and I asked to switch first to a bupephrine patch, which I was too terribly allergic to and had awful withdrawal symptoms from, and then I asked to switch to hysingla because I felt like a pill Junkie and disliked the high/low cycle. Plus, I was starting to cheat and take two each morning of my 4 per day allotment.  With hysingla, I had to endure titration to get the right med strength so started out with 10 mg for two weeks. I barely felt relief. Then moved up to 20 mg for two weeks but didn't feel too much difference from 10mg. Then tried 30 mg for two weeks and I could tell it was working but not well enough, so now moving to 40 mg. Hopefully this will be the trick."


"For over a year I suffered from unbelievable anxiety. Something very new to me. I first thought it was because my son was in Iraq, and my Dad had died, but I soon thought there was more to my anxiety. My doctor prescribed Paxil and wow what a difference. This is a very good drug for anxiety."


"Before starting sertraline everything happening in my brain felt like mashed potatoes. I've definitely noticed with Sertraline I am able to think about and rationalize my feelings, thoughts and actions like a normal person"


"I'm 16 and have been on this birth control for about a year and few months now. The first few months, had weird brown discharge and I was really moody, boobs were really sore, and they grew. I've gained about 15 pounds since being on birth control.. I was put on it for regulating my period but have had my first boyfriend and I have been sexually active. My acne wasn't bad to begin with but now its starting to act up, I still get moody.. And sometimes my periods come three days late (its exactly 3 days every time) but it ends up coming which worried me before. But it does its job in regulating and preventing pregnancy."


"After a very bad breakout from a strep infection, this was the only thing that stopped the itch! After using this twice a day for a week (along with UV treatments), I started seeing my psoriasis clear up. And the spray is so much easier to apply."


"This did little for my cough - still waking up in the middle of the night with coughing fits. Even when I take another dose at night, it doesn't help. In fact, I've now woken up every night while I've been taking this so will stop."


"Ampyra has made my quality of life a more positive experience! I used to have problems with my gait, Ampyra makes it so I am able to walk straight again.  Also, I have noticed a drastic change in my cognitive functions.  My thought process, language barrier and my ability to remember things short term has improved.  I can really tell a difference if I forget a dose!  Not a cure, but a step in the right direction!"


"The bystolic did lower my b/p but I have had a 30 lb weight gain that has been deemed "metabolic syndrome" by my physician. He did a complete blood panel. My HDL is lower than it has been in 15 years, I have no thyroid problems. According to him the only thing it could be is the medication has slowed my heart rate 20 beats at resting. I walk  nearly 2 miles everyday up and down hill on the family farm I can barely get a 120 heart rate. My legs and butt look great my upper abdominal and thoracic area has increased by 10 inches. I had never  had fat in the thoracic area until I started this medication. Upon reading the hypoglycemic side effect and the warning about multiple severe allergy "anaphylaxis" treatment I don't know why my MD recommended it."


"This birth control is has been officially retired by me  after a little over a month of use. The side effects have been horrendous and the reason I began taking this was a mess up that my physician made because originally I was taking Lo Loestrin Fe (which is a definitely the best for me). So my experience is I that I got a bacterial vaginosis twice because the pill messed with my pH and I had my period almost consistently for the month of taking this pill. I'd get 1-3 day breaks and then be back on a heavy painful period that lasts for a week... I have an appointment with my physicial next week to address what is going on and change to maybe an IUD because the pill is such a hit or miss with side effects plus the remembering to take it every day."


"Best results for me if I take the 50 mg dose before eating anything.  After a meal, I find that Viagra does not help me get an erection for hours, if at all.  If taken on an empty stomach, it works fast.

I also get flushed, but this tells me that it's working.  I get occasional headaches from Viagra, but the side effects are well worth it!"


"I had a horrible experience. I have high blood pressure and I had been using atenolol for years. I lost my health coverage and had to go to a clinic and was prescribed Lisinopril. I took one dose and my heart started beating so fast and I had trouble sitting still. I became very anxious and nervous and my heart rate was crazy. I stopped taking it right away but it still took about 4 days to get out of my system. It was very scary."


"I have been suffering pain/irritation/distraction where my eyeglasses touch my face for over a decade.  Since I also have very severe dry eye syndrome, so my treatments have always focused on my eyes, out of desperation, I tried to treat my skin conditions instead since last year and tried different skin creams, including those with steroids, then came to Epiceram in May 2017.

I have been using Epiceram since May, and my conditions have been improving every day, even though very slowly, understandably considering how bad and long my conditions are.  I test my improvements by put my eyeglasses on and feel the level of pain and irritation under the nosepads, and Finally, yesterday, I began to wear glasses again...Amazing stuff"


"I've been using this pill now for about a month . My mood has changed drastically. I'm always depressed, most of the time I Wana  cry, it makes me feel really nervous , and I can't stand most people, feeling stressed. I lost few lbs which is a good thing and it controls my weight since I have hormonal imbalance. But I hope to get off this pill asap"


"I have been a opiate user fir 15 years and yes they were prescribed and yes I still abused them.  I first got off of oxycontin by using Suboxone which I bought off the streets.  Sooo, I decided to try this miracle injection.  I have NEVER been so miserable in my life.  I don't know what's on this injection, but I've been sick for 5 days.  I will wait for this drug to wear off and go back
To the subs.  Thanks for letting me vent"


"When I started taking Cymbalta it took only a few days for it to kick in.  It worked great for my anxiety and depression, but did nothing for arthritis pain. The only side effect I had was extremely difficult urination.  I had to discontinue the medication."


"After trying many other anticonvulsants we finally found one that works! Thank you soo much to those who invented this drug. My daughter 8 year old used to have gezillion seizures and drop attacks in a day. Now she has none! Yup! 0 attacks. She is seizure free for a year now."


"I've been on Implanon since May of 2007 and I absolutely love it. I was on the pill about 5 years back and I could never remember to take it every day at the same time. I then went to the patch and while that worked good and was easier to manage, after hearing all of the side affects, I wanted to switch immediately. I went to my doctor and told her there were a few things I was looking for: 1. something that had no real routine to worry about, 2. something that when it was removed, I wouldn't have to wait an extended period of time to conceive. 3. minimal side effects. She recommended Implanon. My only complaint is that the cramps are a little more intense then before I got it. Other then that, I love it!"


"I had unprotected sex 1 am and around 6 am in the morning nine days before my period. Took the pill around 9am in the morning, so three hours after the second round of sex. This was the first time I had sex in my entire life! About three days later I had spotting and 4 days before  my period day I got my period! I was super worried like everyone else.. this pill DOES work so don’t worry :) You will be fine!"


"After 3 1/2 weeks, I developed a skin rash, which started itching horribly. The rash and itching continued for two weeks (13 days) after stopping the medication. Apparently Sulfa allergies are fairly common. Benadryl helped the itching a bit."


"It 'sort of' worked for the first few months after my diagnosis, but I was still having symptoms of blood about every other day. The only side effect was some increased hair loss (very noticeable to me, but not to others). It's kind of messy and uncomfortable, terribly awkward if you are sharing a bed with someone, and you are supposed to lay still for awhile after you take it, which is a problem for an insomniac. I switched medications to Canasa when I was going to be traveling for a month because a month's supply of Rowasa would have taken up half my suitcase. Canasa ended up working MUCH better and my symptoms were mostly gone a few months after I switched."


"I was diagnosed with urethral stricture a couple years ago that was so bad I couldn't urinate hardly at all. I developed a bad infection that spread to my intestines and blood. I was in so much pain I was screaming. The doc at the hospital put me on 3 mg of dilaudid every 4 hrs. The next day I told him that was not quite lasting 4 hrs. He put me on a pain control pump that gave .5mg every 10 min. Plus I was still getting the 3mg every 4 hrs. This finally work amazingly well but in looking at the amount I wad actually getting it's no wonder. I didn't always hit the button every 10 min. but the nurse said I was still averaging 9-10mg every 4 hrs."


"I was struck with crippling anxiety and panic attacks when I was 20, I am now 37.I was prescribed Paxil and started on 20 mg. Stayed on the med for 6 months. It didn't do anything for me but make me a robot, phased out of my own life and like I was just on auto pilot. I informed my doctor that I wanted to opt out and that I didn't want to try any other meds. So I dropped to 10 mg for two weeks, then 5 mg and off. The reason why I am writing this after 17 years is because I started having abnormal heart beats, Tachycardia, while getting off of the med, as soon as I dropped to 10mg. Even though I got through the anxiety and am completely free today, the Tachycardia remains. There are much safer options today."


"Hello to everyone reading this. In the summer of 2012 I had the worst panic attack. I thought I was having a heart attack and immediately rushed to the hospital. Long story short, I was prescribed Lexapro since I was not progressing and had lost 40 lbs in less than a month. I spent nights crying asking why me. Within two weeks of taking 20mgs, I felt like my old self again. I was no longer socially anxious when it came to conversing with people and was thankful to be alive. The depressed and anxious me stayed home all day and lay in bed, but not anymore. Been off it 3 months now but advice to others is not to research 100 different sites for side effects."


"I have fibromyalgia and general anxiety disorder. The mix of the two causes seriously disturbing nightmares. I started taking 5mg of valium at night about two weeks ago. The nightmares are all but gone. In fact, most of my dreams now just make me laugh at their absurdity. It's been a real blessing."


"I started taking taking Q in February of 2015.  When my endocrinologist and I began my plan for this weight lost I was at 350lbs.  I followed all his recommendation and guidelines.  I even joined a gym and started working out 5 dayds a week for 2 hours a day.  Cut out the sweets, sugary drinks.  I admit it was hard but like he told me I could have them here and there as a reward for achieving goals I set and reached.  He was right.  I go back to see him this September 2015 and I can't wait to see his face when I weight in.  I got on my scale and it said I'm now at 297.5lbs.    Not only am I'm proud of the work but this medication does work.  I was really skeptical at first and wanted the weight lost surgery. But now I'm so glad I didn't."


"Lost without it."


"I had a total of 3 shots. I got my first one before leaving the hospital after giving birth to my first and only child. I chose it on reccomendation from a friend who loves it. I stopped taking it September 2014, counting the 9 months I was pregnant I had not had a period in 2 years. I finally went to the Doctor since we were taking about having another baby. They did an ultrasound and said that the wall of my uterus was pretty thick, but nothing was done about it. About a week later it finally started. May 9 2015 I started spotting, then a regular to heavy flow. Its is not Oct. 25 2015 and I am still bleeding. My OB told me the only thing she could do for my is a D and C, which I seem to have to keep rescheduling. Don't take the shot!"


"I was on 120 mg of methadone for 3 years.  I was on 6mg of clonazeapan for 4 years. I also was eating the cocktail everyday for years, which includes promethazine,clonadine and any benzo. I was arrested and kicked all these drugs in a 11'8 cell. I was so sick, you have to go through it to know. I've been clean for 6 months, the only way to kick that habit is jail, best thing that ever happened to me."


"Ive been given 20mg tablets to help me deal with my anger and terrible thoughts... i recently came out of an extremely violent relationship that probably took 12 months longer to come out of than what it should have.. im only a few days in now, but seem to smile easier.. its early days , but will continue to provide feedback, even if it helps just one person.."


"I've been on Tri-Lo-Sprintec for about 6 months now. This method was recommended by my gyno for normal contraception but also for my cystic acne that was out of control. I would constantly have 4-5 painful bumps on my face and they would take weeks to go away.When I first started this pill I immediately noticed extreme mood swings. So extreme that I could acknowledge when I was going to blow up because my face would get really warm and I would just flip out on my boyfriend. On top of my mood swings, I cramped a lot and my sex drive was non-existent. I'm still on this method and still have bad mood swings - I think I've gotten used to just being grumpy.

On a good note, my cystic acne is gone it took 3-4 months."


"I have been on Strattera for 5 weeks now. I'm 48 years old and have been treated for bipolar and anxiety  disorders from the age 19, have tried dozens of med combinations and have been hospitalized a few times when unable to cope. This last time a therapist suggested it may be ADHD and doctor put me on 40mg... its a night and day difference. I have never in my life had this kind of clarity and focus and other then dry mouth and a bit of a lost appetite side effect which is much better then past combinations."


"I reaally wanted to like this Bc, as I've been off for a few years as depo made my bones thin, but it's only the 13th day and I my breasts are so sore have to wear a bra all the time- and I'm a tiny gal!
I'm used to being moody the day before my menses, but I've been moody for the whole week on this- and my period has gone on for way more. I'm going back to what worked- eating healthy, exercise and condoms."


"After being diagnosed with MS I started on rebif injections which I continued with for a year and a half. I spent six days of the week with flu like symptoms. To be on rebif I had to stop taking warfarin which I need to help with another condition. 7.5 years ago I was switched to tysabri so I could once again take warfarin at the same time. That was the best thing that happened. I'm no longer feeling dreadful for the majority of the week and in fact suffer no symptoms. I'm fortunate that I'm jc negative and that the government here covers the cost of my infusions and best of all had no flare ups since I started on tysabri."


"This medicine really works in controlling anxiety and panic attacks."


"This is my second time using Lamisil. No problems the first time. Within first 5 days I developed progressive rash-starting on feet, then legs, arms, and trunk. Discontinued after day 13."


"I used this medication years ago for my migraines.  Since that time, my husband has joined the Army and we have moved several times, etc.  Each time we do, I have to start all over again with my migraine treatments (I have hemi-palegic migraines) and I would give my eye-teeth for one of these doctors to just let me take Stadol NS again!  It worked so well mainly because even when I was nauseated, I would still "keep" this medication because it was in the nasal spray form.  This medicine was a wonder drug for me... oh how I wish it could be again."


"All this hooplah about the dangers of Darvocet.  I used to take Tylenol 8 hour, but had to take it more than once or even more than twice a day and it did not take away the horrible muscle spasms I was getting, especially at night.  I take Darvocet at bedtime, one time and it gets me through the night and the entire next day.  It works for me and I'm not changing."


"I was prescribed Provera (10 mg/ 10 days) due to not having a period for several years and so my husband and I can have a baby. Works like a charm. Started period 4 days after taking last pill. 1st day was mild flow and all subsequent days were extremely heavy. It's now day 6 of having a period, which is not normal for me even when I had periods, and continue to have extremely heavy flow. I will be calling my doctors office today as I do not want this to continue. The upside is I did not experience any side effects while taking the medicine."


"I started taking Cymbalta for chronic low back pain and to my surprise my daily nightmares stopped immediately after the first dose of 40mg. I just started this medicine a month ago and need to get my script filled. I took my last dose 2 days ago. For the last two nights I have had nightmares! My script is expensive, costing $60/month even with insurance. If this medicine continues to prevent these constant nightmares and gives my boyfriend a decent night sleep, myself included, then I will figure out a way to pay this added expense. I am 30 yrs old and have dealt with nightmares since I was a child. They have gotten worse as I get older. I have been to sleep disorder clinics and had plenty of tests. I can only hope this medicine continues to help me."


"Day 3, and already have alot more energy. Some itching at application site (upper arms and shoulders).  Nothing yet on the desire side, but hoping for the best!"


"I've been using this birth control for nearly two years now and I really like it! The first month was full of painfully swollen breasts and a lot of emotions (suddenly crying while eating??), but after that short period I haven't had any other side effects! My periods are short and often skipped. This is certainly the best solution that I've tried!"


"I'm 27 years old and have been on Lexapro for about 2 1/2 years now. It has really saved my life. I fought depression and anger problems for most of my life. I tried all kinds of other medicines and nothing helped. I went through a really bad divorce about three years ago and got very depressed. I never really knew how I was treating people until I started taking Lexapro and getting better. I felt good about my life. Lexapro saved my life when I thought there was hope. I'm so thankful. The only side effect I've had is a little weight gain. I don't like the weight gain but I wouldn't give up Lexapro for anything."


"I have IBS and am trying to following the FODMAP diet which is very difficult and limiting.  I began to take just 5 mg. of Desipramine a week ago, and haven't had any IBS symptoms.

Are other people using the FODMAP diet????  If Desipramine quiets the symptoms of IBS, I would love to get off the FODMAP diet because of the strict limitations.

Thanks for any feedback."


"Got diagnosed with mastitis for the first time this week from a stubborn clogged duct and prescribed 500 mcg 4 pills a day.  Luckily I caught it early and it only took two pills for the mastitis symptoms to go away.  After 6 pills I started to get extremely light headed, dizzy, and disoriented so much so that I couldn't drive and had to have someone babysit because I was afraid I was going to pass out or worse!  My doctor cut my dose down to two pills a day so hopefully that will help the side effects.  I've never experienced such horrible side effects from any medicine!  I don't know what was worse the side effects from this medicine or the mastitis! I'll never take this medicine again!"


"I've used Mandelamine/Methenamine for 7 years and it works for me. I never get less than a year between infections but I am now 2 years and 9 months without an infection, after previously trying almost every medicine available with mixed results.  Sometimes I'd get a break-through infection after 2 months and other medicines would last 5 weeks, being taken every day.  I've had no bad effects, taking 1MG at bedtime, but do drink the glass of water with it. I get overnight discomfort if I don't."


"I haven't been on Topiramate very long, only a couple of months.  Started taking it for RLS (restless leg syndrome).  I was really surprised to see that it is sometimes used as a weight loss medicine. I didn't really notice any difference in my appetite.  However, my last visit to doctor did show that I've lost 5lbs.  I don't like the tingling, crawling skin sensation side effect.  That went away after a few days."


"I was on this birth control from 2008-2010 and just started taking it again, on my second month this time around. The first time I didnt have any negative side effects. My periods were really light and only 2-3 days and didn't experience any spotting between, minimal cramps if any and my skin cleared up. I may have had slight mood and weight changes, but I don't blame the birth control. This time around I started taking my pill at 9am instead of 7pm. I spotted for the first 2.5 weeks and am on week 2 of my second pack and never started my period during the placebo days. I'm not too worried since my body has probably changed over the past 2 years. I also noticed that my breast grew 0.5-1 cup size the first month and are slightly tender."


"it does takes away anxiety but with cost of lack in libido and supresses all the feelings....very very hard to get off this med....."


"Paxil works consistently to alleviate my lifelong depression. I did have to bump up levels after the first 6 months of treatment. I have tried to stop treatment twice now but eventually overwhelming depression returns, particularly initiated by allergy seasons. So now ,  I  will just take it for life or until the doctor and I decide otherwise. I am statistically at an elevated risk of reoccuring depression so I just take the medicine. Weight gain is a problem but at least that doesn't depress me."


"Up until a recent diagnosis of emphysema, I used Atrovent only if I got a pain in my lungs because of COPD.  After a couple of days, pain was gone and I felt good.  Now I am using Atrovent 4 times per day, and it continues to be a great medication that I can count on to work."


"I've been taking Jolessa for 8 months. My first 2 months went great after that everything went downhill. Acne on my face, itching in certain areas and I've been having abnormal cycles. My cycle would come on TWICE a month and lasted about 10 days. Cramps were horrible and it was heavy flow for EVERYDAY. It was some days I would just spot out of nowhere. This is one type of birth control pills I don't recommend."


"I have been struggling with postnatal depression for nine months; really, for the last 2.5 years as I had two babies 19 months apart. I was placed on Wellbutrin which helped with the physical effects but did not improve mood, I was then placed on Lexapro, then Prozac, then Zoloft and although some did improve my mood they all made me so tired I couldn't stay awake. They also made me feel disconnected and like I was observing emotions instead of feeling them. I was cold. Finally my doctor gave me Abilify to use with the Wellbutrin and it has completely changed me whole aspect. I feel like myself, for the first in years. I am awake, working hard, engaged, focused... it's my miracle! Even if it is $800 a month!"


"I got the IUD only one week ago, so I'm guessing it's too soon to post and will update when more time passes. The insertion was very painful to me. I cried a little and then it was over. However the real pain has been for the past 7 days since insertion. I have terrible cramps and major mood swings. I am also spotting and truly haven't had any desire to have sex with my boyfriend because I've been in so much pain. I will be  giving it 2 more weeks but I can't withstand so much more of this pain. I'm 28 years old and I'm an attorney so it's pretty disruptive to be in a meeting with a client when I'm cringing because of the pain. As of now, I truly regret this decision..."


"I am one to accidentally drill through my thumb and wrap it in electrical tape and call it good but after two days with my first case of gout I was unable to put on pants by myself without screaming. Was given a shot of Toradol and prescribed indomethacin and I must say it really helps but hasn't taken the pain away fully. A 10 down to a dull 3. Makes me feel tired constantly and also have to use restroom constantly along with dry mouth. It's worth it... Trade the pain for the tiredness any day."


"I'm 42 years old and prior to taking Loestrin 24, I had one day of bad cramping with my period which lasted 5 days.  I started this pill after my period and for 15 days I bled and it was the worst cramping in my life.  Besides the weight I added in those 15 days that I had lost in the prior month, I was bloated, couldn't sleep through the night, and had terrible headaches.  "


"I'm only 17 and Plan-B saved me from a lot of trouble! My boyfriend and I had sex the day after I finished my period. We realized the condom broke after we were finished, so I took the pill about an hour after. I experienced slight acidity/heartburn and had a very minor stomach ache the next morning. Five days later, I got my period! I'm so thankful for this pill and I don't know what I would have done if this wasn't an option."


"So I started getting cold sores when I was young but as I grew older I had stopped getting them. Anyway I got a cold sore 2 days before my 20th birthday, right? I mean I was completely devastated so I searched online and found some reviews on Abreva. I headed out to purchase it (yes, small tube, very expensive). I thought it was worth the try but I wasn't expecting much. Two days later my cold sore was barely visible and to be honest, I'm only doing this review because I do think the product was worth the price and it actually works."


"Had surgery for torn meniscis and as result existing artiritis is really causing quite a bit of pain. This is my 4th day on Mobic and the pain has almost disppeared. I am very concerned with possible side effects but so far so good"


"This medication so far has worked well. I am defiantly less moody on this pill, my periods have for most part fully stopped. I do get more migraines and slight abdominal cramping during placebo week, no change in sex drive, weight and no melasma, so I'd say this definitely a better pill on the market for me!"


"Worked!!! as quick as I took it the next day was beautiful... I laugh and play with my child so much more!! A month in and I feel like my old self.. Had dealt with depression 6 yrs and didn't know.. Just felt bad all the time and finally took it.. Now I'm on bottle #2 THUMBS up!!"


"I developed depression and anxiety after my divorce 11 years ago.  It comes and goes but normally some stress or change in my life can trigger it.  Sometimes it is mild, and sometimes it pretty tough to deal with.  I exercise a lot, try to eat healthy, keep booze to a minimum but it can be hard to shake.  I have tried several anti-depressant's over the without much luck.  Even though anxiety and depression tend to go hand in hand, I find anxiety to be harder to deal with.

Anyway... My doctor recently suggest that I try BusPar.  I read up on it and thought why not?  It has only been a week (and I know it can take weeks to take effect), but I seem to be seeing some improvement.  I am not as "consumed" with anxiety as a week ago."


"I suffered for about 2 yrs with fibromyagia. With in the first 2 days at 20mg I felt a significant decrease in the electrifying buzzing throughout my body. I finally got comfortable enough to get a good night of sleep.  The first day I had eye pain but it went away later in the day. Currently I wake up in the morning with a little nausea and my fingers swell but this too subsides throughout the day. Overall I have been more active and alert than I could ever remember. :)"


"Worked better than anything else."


"I tried this for the first time on Wednesday afternoon as a sore was rapidly starting.  It's now Friday night and it's a tiny dry speck.  It has also worked on some weird unknown irritation on my face.  This is the quickest I can remember having one resolve.  I applied a tiny bit probably every hour or whenever I became aware of it again, and it worked very well."


"Made my cold sore worse. It re-activated the cold sore and caused it to spread further. Do not buy this product. Bleach and clay masks have a much better effectiveness."


"I was terrified to try Zoloft! I read all the reviews and kept putting it off. Afraid I would suffer and afraid to give it a try. I was taking klonopin and my doctor cut it off. Told me to start taking Zoloft. I went through weeks of hell while I was debating on starting. I could barely drive I was struggling with sadness and moods all over the place and I finally decided I couldn't live like this anymore. I tried Zoloft starting at 25 mg for the first week - the only side affect I had was mild nausea and tiredness at first - after three days it was hardly noticeable. The fear I had to start trying zoloft kept me from feeling as good as I do now - I'm so grateful I tried it and hope anyone scared to will just do it. I'm glad I did"


"I've had MS for almost 8 years and been on copaxone the whole time. I'm still on copaxone and will continue to use copaxone as long as I can . Going tomorrow to get 3 MRI's and, an xray . The MRI's are with and, without contrast . Cause without contrast they wouldn't see new lesions. MS gets my right side numb face, nose, tongue, throat right side only . Two weeks ago I experienced my first MS hug . Horrible feeling.  I get spasms all over and it affects my bladder as well . I hope it goes well for me tomorrow. The MRI's don't bother me - its waiting on the results ."


"Sorry I want to share what happening to  the inside of my mouth. I Have perfect teeth and since I started to take sub's I am in deterioration mode. This drug sucks. Maybe try with something else."


"On day 3 of these antibiotics as was previously given 2 weeks doxycycline but didnt work.

Disgusting taste mouth, tired, weak but think doing something...the crackling in my left chest is slowly lessening and coughing more as i didnt have a cough  stubborn phlemgn and noises chest on breathing..temp up n then down."


"I am male mid-50s and have taken many hypertension meds, most with some level of side-effects.  I have settled on 2 with positive side-effects that work okay (captopril and amlodipine), and chlorthalidone with no side-effects that I am aware of and which pounds the numbers down the most.  One of the most highly regarded medicine trials, called ALLHAT, found this to be the best.  Not sure why it's not one of the first to be prescribed."


"I have been taking macrobid for two days now and my UTI feels better but today I woke up with terrible back aches where my kidneys are located and pains on my front sides. I have been so sleepy also today like can't even keep my eyes open with bad headaches."


"I am being treated for severe depression. I take 150mg of Zoloft once a day and 1mg of Xanax a day. It has taken me a long time to get on medication for my condition but I am glad I decided to now. I feel completely calm and haven't felt depressed since I started taking both of these. It's been 4 months now."


"I started this drug as nothing else was working for weight loss. I exercise 5 days per week, eat healthy with no results. My doctor suggested that I try the drug as some of his other patients had good results. I worked my way up to the full dose, and was on the full dose for over 3 months with a total weight loss of 3 lbs. Hardly worth the price and the effort of injecting  myself daily for that. I never had the symptoms some people describe, but have had a few migraines. Could be coincidence as I get migraines anyway. No results for me on this medication, unfortunately."


"This , dried my eyes out very bad and made them sore it also made my acne worse"


"When I say this birth control screwed up my life, Im not kidding. Weight gain, TERRIBLE ACNE (never had anything nearly this bad as a teenager) and absolutely constant bleeding/spotting. There may have been one week worth of days out of the month with no bleeding. I wend back to the pill after 9 miserable months and almost instantly the bleeding stopped, and my face is so much clearer. Just take a pill everyday Depos effectiveness is not worth the stress and terrible side effects."


"I have had trouble staying asleep for several years and have often had trouble being drowsy at work or while driving. I didn't expect much from Belsomra after reading about it, but the 20 mg tablets worked like a miracle. It seems that Belsomra doesn't so much put me to sleep as lets me sleep. I was usually able get back to sleep without any trouble when awakened in the middle of the night, but could function if I had to. I do feel a little "zoned" at night, but nothing like the effects of other drugs. I have no "hangover" the next day, and I feel more alert and energetic than I have for a long time.

Given other people's reviews, perhaps this drug is not for everyone, but for me it works very well and may be worth giving a it try."


"I'm in UK. I've taken Mirtazapine for 3 nights & so far it has had no effect on my insomnia. It has perhaps made it worse as 2 of those nights I couldn't lie still but was fidgety & restless. I end up taking a temazepam, otherwise I literally lie wide awake all night.  But I can't do this indefinitely as docs at my practice just refuse to give scrips for temazepam & other benzodiazepines, even though I have never abused these drugs.
I don't want to lower the dose as main reason for taking Mirtazipine is my chronic anxiety, which I'm still hoping this med will help.
Apart from the restlessness at night there have so far been no side effects. Felt a bit spaced out yesterday but nothing serious.
But wish could night get good nights sleep."


"I have been taking 200mg of Plaquenil daily for 2yrs now.  I still have many days a wk when my entire body hurts. My eye doctor cautioned me not to go to a higher dose for the protection of my eyes. Recently, my daughter noticed a film over half of one eye, which I could not see and my vision is generally not as clear. May not be the right medicine for me."


"Metformin and Glipizide weren't working well enough to keep my blood sugar in control. My doctor added Starlix at meals and that seemed to help some but still didn't produce the desired results. As a last resort to beginning insulin, he prescribed Januvia. Wow! What a difference. My morning readings dropped from the 170s into the 80-90 range within a week or two. Only negative side effect is occasional constipation, but nothing I can't deal with. Have been taking Januvia for about four months and one positive benefit I've noticed is a decrease in cravings or appetite in the evenings (the worst time of the day for me)."


"I used to be on this when it was brand-name, and now I'm on it as a generic. I've found pros and cons with each. With the brand name, I felt like it worked better, but it gave me horrible problems with confusion. I would drive home from work and sometimes not even remember the drive home. I felt completely drugged.
When the generic came out, I was switched to it. It didn't make me loopy like the brand name did, but I didn't think it worked as well either. I get more migraines on it by a lot than I got on brand name Topamax and I think I'm on the highest dose. I take one 200 mg pill in the morning and one 200 mg pill at night."


"The best medicine for my child.  Insurance will no longer pay for it so it costs $374.00 for 30 pills.

Sadly, we cannot afford this, so my child is going to have to suffer.  Life is going to be very hard.  The drug companies and their price gouging need to be investigated."


"I had been using the implant for 5 years as it was much easier than taking a pill and was known to be effective. In the first year of using this I had no period whatsoever and thought this was great! However for the remaining 4 years of using this I suffered with constantly bleeding. It was not always heavy but there was rarely ever a day when I was not spotting or could not wear a pad. This proved very difficult with dating and relationships as I was never off my period and sex was pretty much always off the cards. The Implant caused me to suffer with the most crippling depression and anxiety and I had counselling for this (all gone now since its removal)? a weight gain of 50 pounds or more which would never budge. Please don't get this!!"


"First 3 days  Horrible! Then symptoms subsided and I got smart about taking it. You have to wrap the pill in a little piece of strawberry and swallow it. It works! There's no other way to tolerate the disgusting taste!"


"So I was 18 years old at the time with my boyfriend at the time it was last summer and we had sex we used condoms most of times but the one time we decided not he was going to cum but he pulled out but we were scared he had pre cum so he got me plan b. It was the worse side effects It made me so sick and it made my period so heavy it made me dizzy I was bleeding so much and I was so bloated it made my period come early also but I missed my period 2 months after that but I was beyond happy I got my period it worked for me I was beyond lucky it did. It may not work for everyone God has a plan for you Please be careful having sex especially if you are young I learned from my mistake"


"I bought the 3 day treatement. It is a Miconazole 4% vaginal cream for yeast infections. Let me just say first that after all my troubles it got rid of the infection but it came at a high price. As soon as the cream entered my vaginal area I started having horrible burning sensations but that was not the worst of all, the itching that came after was horrible. I had to hang in there for two hours before the itching and burning sensation became tolerable. I'm on my second day of treatment and I don't know how I am going to finish the last one. If I get a yeast infecton again I'm trying the 2% 7 day treatment. Everyone buying this beware, it will burn, it will itch like crazy but it will heal you."


"I take hydrocodone 10mg/325MG.  Of acetaminophen.   I have bulging disks in my lower back on my spine and they hit certain nerves.  I have had a great experience with this medicine.   I don't have any side effects except for some itching.  It allows me to function and continue to work a fast paced job where I'm on my feet.  You just have to careful to not take more than prescribed because most people don't realize how addicting it can be.  Read the papers that you get from the pharmacy and ask questions.   If used correctly this drug is very beneficial."


"I can't wait to share my experience.

June 2-first day of my last menstruation

June 13- we had unprotected sex. Intentionally, he didn't withdraw. We did it for 3 times without withdrawing on that day.

June 15- I took opcicon one-step, 50 hours later after the first deed.

June 17&18- I had spotting.

July 4- Finally menstruation.

I was 6 days delayed on my period. I was nervous because my weight is 180lbs. I had abdominal pain for several days and breast tenderness. I can hardly breathe everytime I walk, I'm always tired and I had headaches. To everyone who are also waiting, just be patient and sleep well. And of course, lesson learned! NEVER AGAIN!!"


"I've used an assortment of medicated creams and ointments in my lifetime of battling eczema. Currently this is the one that keeps it mostly controlled. It doesn't eliminate it altogether, but it works well. I apply it at night and put gloves on (nitril gloves), which helps significantly since my hands are what is affected and it is really difficult to keep medications on long enough otherwise."


"I had the same experience as the last post, had been in a state of worsening depression for months, about 2 days after starting Celexa it was like I snapped out of it, and the last four months has been a bad dream. I too worry that its to much to fast, its supposed to take weeks at least, however apparently for some patients and there's no real reason for it, do experience notable improvements within days, the working theory are those with more manic like depression are more apt to it working in shorter terms but its not really known why."


"Occasional bloating and spotting, but has worked well overall.  Have used for 1 year."


"When I first tried it I thought it helped my anxiety. Could have been a Placebo effect. After three or four days I wasn't sure it worked for me. When it did work, I felt really strange on it. Not a good feeling. I've tried it several more times and again I wasn't sure if it worked or not as I usually become more relaxed in the evening.

I'm glad to see it works for many as it's better to use this then a Benzo that can really mess you up."


"I had implanon inserted in July 2009 and chose to have it removed in January 2011. About a year (the 1st year was GREAT) after having this birth control, if there was a side effect I had it. From weight gain to month long periods with only a week in between. All side effects include acne (which I only had at the beginning of a menstrual cycle before), hair loss, bad mood swings, depression, weight gain, migraines, stomach problems, excessive bleeding. Try it out and if it works for you then that is great, but if after a while you notice side effects, pay attention."


"Started taking this pill in December 2014, and been on it since. I am not happy with it at all. I used to have regular periods, but Camila made it very irregular. I hate not knowing if I will have a period or not . my mentality changed as well; usually I'm a very happy girl, but the pill made me  into a raging mean lunatic. It gave me extreme mood swings, frequent migraines, problems with my vision, depression, hair loss, extreme bloating, no sex drive at all, vaginal dryness,  increased acne on my chin , numbness in my feet,  and lack of sleep. I am stopping this immediately. I do not reccomend this. This pill is evil."


"I have been taking Contrave for 3 days and so far the only side effect I have experienced is a headache Motrin takes care of it.  What is amazing to me is that prior to taking I had insomnia and only slept 3-4 hours a night, now uninterrupted sleep and I sleep for 8-9 hours. I will weigh myself each week and report back but for now seems to be working fine 1 pill in the AM and 1 pill Late afternoon."


"Been a rather severe alcoholic for about 6 years.  Owning a bar, I would drink in public about 8-10 beers and then disappear with a bottle of vodka. This continued for years until I took igoba, which helped tremendously, but I eventually went back to drinking more heavily as I started a brewery, oops, bad life choice for an alcoholic. Not having the time to visit an iboga clinic and working 16 hour days hung over I decided to give baclofen a try, at 120 mg I hit a "honeymoon" period and didn't drink for a week. It came back with a vengeance and had to keep upping my dose. Currently at 180 mgs, not drinking but don't think I am there yet. Side are horrible btw. Slowly abating. All I can say is stick with it, the stuff works."


"After several years of Flexerill, Baclofen, Soma, etc. my Doctor decided to try Orphenadrine. I fell as a teen and cracked several vertebra, DDD, osteoarthritis, sciatica along with neuromuscular demyelination and four (4) herniated lumbar disks.
Two failed surgeries caused part of the problems (scar tissue removal around the nerves).
The muscle spasms and sciatica are very intense, Orphenadrine is leaps and bounds over everything other than Soma, like many others Soma just puts me out.
Two 100mg caps a day along with three baclofen (and my other meds) has made a tremendous difference."


"I've been on Contrave for 60 days. The first week was terrible. I was so sick I didn't think I could continue. And it happened again after increasing the dose. The side affects have subsided but every so often I do something really stupid like using conditioner before the shampoo or forget to rinse the shampoo before leaving the shower. All this said, I feel fine and it's working. I'm down 12 pounds. I do have trouble with my scale. If I bump it at all my weight changes dramatically. If I move it, it looks like I've gained as much 10 pounds overnight. The auto response text messages are pretty worthless. I have tried reaching out to the email support address be there has not been any response. Overall, I'll keep taking it."


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"I was on Yaz for 4 years, and I loved it. My insurance stopped covering the brand name, so I got switched to Gianvi, and it is not the same. My skin isn't as great as it was with Yaz, though there's still not much acne. I've been gaining weight (about 15 pounds over a year), and I crave carbs way more than I did before. I've also gotten very dry all over, from my eyes (I can't wear contacts anymore) to my mouth, from my regular skin to my genitals (it's been making sex rather uncomfortable). I'm switching to Nuvaring in hopes that a lower-dose birth control will help alleviate these symptoms."


"My vagina is on fire! I hate this !! Don’t use !!!! Extremely painful !"


"I have been taking Tramadol for about 4 years for spinal stenosis and now Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Tramadol works very well for me.  I have the 50mgs.  I generally take 2, 3 times per day.  It used to be less but I guess I've built up some type of tolerance since this is all they give me and it is most ineffective on the RA attacks.  When that happens I have to take 6, just to be able to lay down.  The attacks usually last about 3 days and the Prednisone helps a great deal once it kicks in, I can go back to taking 2.  I'm thankful for this medication but just recently (the past two months) I have noticed a change in the Tramadol.  I break out in sweats, feel feverish, lots of aches and feel very hungry all the time and no, its no, its not me."


"I've been on Uloric for about 3 years now. Have NOT had 1 flare-up since, and it's also lowered my uric acid level in my blood. I've been on the A & C meds for gout and they did nothing to help. Uloric is a miracle in my opinion. Very happy with it.  They also have a discount coupon for it, which will lower what you pay for it."


"So far, so good.  Medication does cause dry mouth to some extent. At first, I was nervous about the phentermine, but I did not have any problems with it. No jitter or heart racing. Sleepy at first until your body adjusts to it.  Just finished the start dose and now on the 7.5 dose.  The only thing I have a small issue with is some minor tingling in my toes at times.  Did not notice this until I started taking the Qysmia.  Will discuss with my physician."


"I would say that this isnt for everyone. I gave it a shot in September 15, since with regular pills I was forgetting to take them and having something in your arm and not having to worry about, seemed fantastic. I have constant spotting. Nothing bad but would like to not worry about ruining underwear. My mood has been a little more "sassy" as my boyfriend class it. My acne though has gone down a ton, amazing on that part. Sadly, I'm hungry more. Eat a full meal at 7pm then 30 min later
I'm starving again, makes no sense since I'm not gaining any weight either. I'm even hungry now typing this. I'm so so on the nexplanon."


"I take Ritalin for ADD. I have found that Ritalin LA offers all of the concentration with none of the nasty side-effects of the SR form of the pill.

The only downside is if your dose is too high that it doesn't wear off as quickly. Makes for a jittery day. Start low and move up."


"My boyfriend was diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder and also suffers from childhood trauma PTSD. The medication alone he was still having his manic stages and his lows, but once the doctor added the minipress to take at night with his seroquel quetiapine, it created wonders for us. He has been very stable after only 30 days and we hope this progresses through out time."


"I was given Trazodone for insomnia after a few other medicines didn't work for me.  My doctor gave me a list of frequent side effects.  Imagine my surprise (and ultimately his) when half an hour after taking the medication I became incontinent.  Fortunately this resolved itself by the following morning but it didn't put me to sleep at all.  I told the doctor about this and he recommended to try one more time because sometimes the side effects clear up with repeated use.  No such luck.  I've been told this is a farely rare occurrence but please keep it in mind."


"This pill is ok in my opinion. I didn't gain any weight and it didn't change my acne (I have naturally pretty clear skin) BUT, this made my emotions a complete roller coaster. At one point during the day I was on top of the world and the next I was on the verge on crying. The biggest problem with this bc is my sex drive. Sex is not good anymore and I never had any issues before I started taking this."


"This was my first birth control medication and I had a pretty rough time with it. I thought it would help clear up my acne. I didn't have acne issues whatever before taking this medication and it just completely made me break out like never before. Also, I'm not much of an emotional person at all and had major mood swings and sometimes depression. Yes, it did serve it's purpose by preventing pregnancy, it did help regulate my period, and my cramps weren't as bad, however my face is literally a pepperoni face. I just got off of it 2 weeks ago and my face is starting to clear up and I'm not moody anymore. For a 19 year old college student, you definitely don't want to have acne and mood swings. I would not recommend taking this AT ALL."


"I  have been prescribed Losartan for almost three months now due to High blood pressure, my hair started coming out so much in the last ten weeks I am beginning to have bald spots on the top of my head. I would say I have lost twenty percent of my hair, plus waking up with terrible headaches."


"As per procedure, before a hospital stay for a knee replacement I had to have my nose swabbed.  Prior to this I had a scab in my nose that hurt so I had been using Bactroban on it.  When I went for my surgery everyone was gowning up before they came into my room because apparently my nose swab results came back positive for MRSA, and the Bactroban was detected as well.  I was told Bactroban was the right medicine to use for the infection and actually by the time of my surgery my nose was already healed."


"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."


"I have been taking this medication since December 14th 2011 for Endometriosis that I was diagnosed with on December 7th 2011. After the first couple of days the nausea started, so I started taking it at night. That was a little better at first. Then my legs started having severe restlessness and pain... It was so bad a couple of times that I almost had to go to the ER.  I am now just feeling generally ill. I stopped taking it 2 days ago. Also, I had a tubal and endometrial ablation in 2009 so I'm not taking it for periods or pregnancy. "


"I've tried almost all of the Bipolar Meds available out there - Geodon, Depakote, Lamictal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, etc.

All of these made me stupid and/or fat and were not very effective for my depression. This past year I sunk to a new low of serious depression - I told my PDoc that I need something different because I was a lifeless, delusional, an anxious zombie and was suicidal. His secretary said she would forward the message to him - 3 Times. No reply from him at all - I had to find a new doctor and he put me on 300mg Lithium (went up to 600mg 2 weeks later) - about 1 month into my new treatment, it feels like a switch was flipped. This is the best medicine I've ever had and I hope it continues - not many options left for me."


"Week 1- sore throat. Bruising not healed.
Weak 2-5: major mood swings, irritability, cramping, spotting to full on period (2 weeks), acne."


"My 8 year old son has ADHD with an anxiety disorder.  We started on Ritalin IR when he was 7 and it was great at first but his body started metabolizing them quickly.  We increased the dose and then he just became more irritable.  We tried adderall next which was awful for him.  His doctor wanted to either try Concerta or daytrana.  I asked if we could try daytrana because I had read good reviews.  This is the absolute best med we have tried.  He has been on the lowest 10 mg patch for over a year.  We put him on a prescription called Vayarin over the summer which is a natural omega 3 phosphatidylserine supplement that fixed the anxiety.  He has no issues and is like the other kids now.  Thankful for both meds that helped him!"


"I am a 50 yr old female with BMI of 31.  I have tried all kinds of diets and lost a few lbs with Topamax but the side effects were terrible. I also suffer from Fibromyalgia. My start weight was 191. I have been on Contrave for 2 months and am on the scale down program, which I love. My weigh in this morning is at 174!!! I find that Contrave has helped with my Fibro immensely! No more pain pills! No more anti inflammatory pills! My weight is coming down and I also have energy I hadn't had in years!!!!  For those with no insurance there is a coupon and or Rx card. I absolutely love Contrave!!!!"


"I started Lyrica 30 days ago and take 150mg per day.  I have not received any relief in my neuropathy.  I have a constant headache and my vision is fuzzy.  I am hoping the Lyrica will solve these problems in 60 days or I will have to stop the medicines."


"I rate this a 10. This is actually an amazing product so far so good. Its quite pricey but worth every cent. Saw improvement after 2 applications. Side effects were some tingling, excessive dryness in corners and swollen bottom lip."


"I only used this product for a few days, I had to quit because not only did it dry out my skin but my eyes would dry out in my sleep and I couldn't open them. Not a good feeling!"


"My 81 yr old dad has been on it for 4 months and there's been a marked improvement in function and mood and alertness.  Memory improvement is small but he's improved much. He's not like a zombie anymore...he's in early stages. I would recommend this."


"I'm 51 and suffer from anxiety issues. I was prescribed Prestiq 25mg and just one pill and I had the worst effects of any medication I have ever tried! Took at bedtime within 2 hours I was hallucinating, morning I had chills in my extremities lasted 9 hours felt drugged up I couldn't even drive! can't tell you how bad this experience was......"


"Sadly the condom broke while me and my bf were having sex and we didn't realize until after he finished. I was also on day 4 of my period during this, but I decided to take plan b anyway because I didn't want to take any chances even though the risk of pregnancy was low to begin with. I took the pill within 45 minutes. I had to wait almost 5 grueling weeks for my period to come. Ladies, my period came 2 WEEKS late. I was too scared to take pregnancy tests so I just waited for my period. I believe it came so late due to extreme stress so try not to worry about it because it can cause your period to be very late if you worry too much. Your period WILL come just be patient!! Stay safe ladies!!"


"This pill was a nightmare for me. I had random hot flashes that would last 2-3 hours and I would need to lay down immediately or go to a quiet place sit down and get some air. I also had random loss of appetite, I would be super hungry order a huge meal and then boom, hunger gone. I'm putting my last pack on fire."


"I'm gaining weight anyone else experiencing this?"


"Helps for spasms"


"I have a back injury that flares up from time to time and when it does it requires a significant amount of medication.  I dislike taking opiates but found myself taking way too high of a dose of Ibuprofen on a regular basis and found it no longer working effectively.  Relafen works great.  I do get a slight bit of initial dizziness for about 20 minutes after I take it and I'm a bit drowsier than normal but the pain relief is well worth it.  I sleep great at night, no more waking up or tossing and turning."


"I started contrave in April, 2015 and I have lost 80 lbs. I weighed 260!  I am a firm believer of this medicine.  I had to stop taking it because they changed manufacturers from Takada to Orexigen and the price went from  $60 to over $90. I am on medicare and have no other insurance to help the cost. I wanted to lose about 20 more pounds or so, but since this happened I pray that I won't gain the weight back.  So far on Contrave I have not gained any on the weight I lost, but I can tell a difference now that I have stopped taking it.  It scares me, I don't want to gain weight!! Good luck to everyone, maybe we all can get together and contact this new manufacturer and get them to lower the price!!"


"My SO and I had sex a week ago. It was the day she ended her period. We used a condom and it broke, and I didn't realize until it had been too late, but you know, I was stupid and put on another condom and we did it again. That one broke too (obviously operator error). That same night we had sex again, without a condom. It was just a combination of unfortunate events and stupidity. The next day I went out and bought her plan b and she took it later that night. I was reading all these comments and stuff scared out of my mind, kinda like you are now. She ended got her period today, just like most people say, it does mess up the cycle, she didn't have many symptoms either, I'm glad she didn't end up pregnant. Well worth the money. Good luck."


"This medicine was my neuropathic calming wonder medicine until my body over the course of several years had progressed to full body pain. I recommend anyone who has new or has out grown their pain medication to talk to your doctor about this."


"Xanax simply stops to work when taken too long on a daily basis. At that point, one reaches "tolerance," and the medication is simply no longer effective at that dose. Many psychiatrists tend to keep prescribing Xanax and other benzodiazepines at this point (strong, addictive tranquilizers that lead to dementia and Alzheimer's) as maintenance meds. It is then up to you to realize how bad they are and wean yourself off them, going through years and years of dangerous withdrawal. The best solution is don't even start! XANAX: NOT EVEN ONE!"


"Nuvaring was not for me. I used it for about 7 months and it gave me terrible terrible yeast infections and was just not comfortable to wear. It was always falling out during sex and my husband hated the feel of it inside me. I went back to the pill."


"I was on Opdivo for 6 months. It really set me back, I had to quit it before it killed me."


"Four kids and myself all infested. Used Sklice. Nurse practioner said I didn't

have to comb out nits. The directions said do not comb out nits. Needless to say this DID not work. I have tried OTC did not work. I have gone to a lice clinic and used their home products. Still waiting for results. Keeping my fingers crossed."


". Tried compounded synthethetic T4 and T3.(the synthetic drug minus all additives, dyes etc.-prepared by a compounding pharmacy and  the pure drug is put into a clear capsule)

Then tried Armour--much better

Lastly tried WP Thyroid. This is a fantastic thing.."


"Been on Saxenda 7 days I lost 8 lbs... No appetite.side effects headache and nausea but its minimal with motrine Im good.  Im happy my Ins.  Covers this i pay 30 bucks everytime. I love this!!! I excercise and drink lots of water."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Well, the last two times I took the Golightly.   And that was a bear.  I think 8oz every 20min for 6 hours?  This is a piece of cake.  Doesn't taste good, but why should it?  I glass mixed with gator ade, then another 32 oz of gatorade/water.   Easy cheesy.  Took the first dose at 6pm.  Ran for the toilet at 645 (made it!) and now it's almost 815 and still here.  Took a couple (short) breaks to stretch my legs and hoping it's over soon.  The results are cloudy, but clearing up.  No doubt that I'll be clean as a whistle after the 2nd dose.  But not looking forward to getting up at 530 to take it!  All in all,  there is no way to make this a very pleasant experience,  but this is so much better than the alternative that I've tried.  FTW!"


"My Dr gave me an rx to start Contrave today. I haven't started it yet, I am a little worried about the side effects.
I started on Belviq in May 2015 and had a fantastic start, absolutely the best experience with weight loss ever. I started at 217lbs and was at 178lbs in November with very little exercise throughout that time. However I then hit my plateau. I know I cheated a lot around the holidays and that could definitely be why I stopped losing, but when I saw my Dr today he recommend we try something new.
So now here I am reading about this new drug I am about to start. I hope it goes well but if not I will definitely go back to Belviq and up my workout routine to see if I can get back to losing.
Looking for positive vibes!!! Good luck"


"Took about 3 hrs to work. It feels like I had to pass gas. Good thing I went to the toilet before I did! Cherry flavor was great. Taste like cherry sour candy. I would definitely use this again!"


"This medication completely ruined my life. I gained 15kg over six months on this injection whereas before I was fit. I grew manboobs on this medication. I have no libido and complete sexual dysfunction. This medication gives you terrible anhedonia. I was forced to take Invega Sustenna after some stupid psychiatrist diagnosed me with "psychosis". I had no symptoms of psychosis."


"I took Zoloft for 2 years at 100mg daily for bipolar disorder type I. Zoloft is wonderful in that it made me significantly less anxious. However, it didn't succeed in making me any less depressed. Also, as with most anti-depressants, I experienced a decreased sex drive. "


"My first Mirena was agony to get in, 6 months of spotting then wonderful after that. No period, a day of spotting every 6 months or so, no cramping, no horrible side effects. PMT practically nonexistent.
Second mirena went in a few days ago, easy couple of minutes with a bit of cramping. Been spotting ever since though which I hope won't last, also feeling very moody and  "PMT-ish"."


"Very fast acting and easy to take.  I received relief from pain by the second dose."


"After going about a year with symptoms I decided to get tested. I was diagnosed with chlmydia. I had a sense of relief knowing it was something easily treatable but worried because I read that if it's not treated it can prevent fertility (I guess I will find out when I try and get pregnant. I am only 20, and kids are no where near my future.) I took two 500 mg tablets of  azithromycin after eating (you can take it with or without food). I began having hot flashes and stomach pain within 30 min. It was nothing too serious. A few min later the stomach pain got worse. I knew it was time to hit the restroom. I had diarrhea, it went down pretty easy. I feel a lot better now, just a bit dizzy. I recommend taking it at the comfort of your home."


"I've been taking Belviq 3 months. I've gone from 182 to 171, but multiple health issues make me a slow loser. I'm not following a formal diet, just eating less. I had a bad headache, fatigue, and a weird tingling sensation all over my torso for the first 2 days, then no more side effects. I started with 1 pill the 1st week, then 2 pills a day. It makes my appetite normal. I get hungry, I eat a reasonable portion, then feel full and lose interest in eating more. I think naturally thin people do that - get full. Not wanting to eat continuously or binge is a new experience for me. I love Belviq, but they've just stopped the $75 coupon. Now, it's $200 off which makes it $100 a month for pills. I may switch back to one a day and hope it works."


"HATE HATE HATE HATE this pill. I had to get on this because my bp was a little high on 2 of my visits. No one seems to have any real answers to my questions. Nurses just say the same thing i read online. No schedule so you can have period 2x a month or none at all. Could last 5 days or longer. You never know when you are truly off your period.  i have been on for i guess you can say 2 months cause this is my 2nd pack that i am almost finishing. Imagine my surprise when i go out to movies and use the restroom theres blood on my panties. What a way to end date night.  Does anyone know of any other progestrin only pill that is more regulated?"


"Taking Levoxyl has been a life saver.  When it went off the market, I had a difficult time with Synthroid.  However, since the drug came back on market and I've been taking it, my sleep is very disrupted. I have insufficient REM.  I have very vivid dreams.  My doctor says that this is a side effect."


"If you use Abreva at the onset of itching where the cold sore (herpes simplex) begins, apply it immediately at the dosage on the bottle (as with any prescription) - the cold sore does NOT crust over, this medication actually starts the healing process within by absorption. I'm just getting over one, and it was gone in 3 days without the crusty look, or scab formation that is the most embarrassing part of a cold sore and with Abreva; this does not happen. I highly recommend it, also, talk to your Dr. about Zovirax (Acyclovir). Using it in conjunction with the Abreva, works wonders!"


"Horrible! I ended up

Losing my hair and not losing weight after 3 months. Since then it's been really hard to get my hair back to normal growth and strength. I do have hypothyroid and wanted an aid to help me lose weight. I took my self off this pill immediately after noticing my hair loss.

It's very expensive as well."


"Excellent drug, most side effects I experienced were dose related and a reduced dose made the drug tolerable. I experienced disturbing depression at higher doses but was able to ameliorate this by reducing the dose and extending the treatment period. I needed 2 courses of treatment. Overall results excellent."


"After being in borderline intolerable pain for almost a year from  Urethritis, Pelvic Floor Disorder I finally found a Dr. who prescribed these - absolute God send. I was literally at the end of my rope, nothing worked - misdiagnosis from many Dr's. I was hesitant for a minute due to the cost and my lack of funds. Well worth it, inserted at night - woke up with NO pain or spasms, lasted the entire day and into the evening. I ran a few errands and went for a walk around the block for the first time in months. Am taking another this evening - hoping it will break the cycle of pain and spasm enough to get me back to somewhat normal while I tackle pelvic therapy and massage the next few weeks. Highly recommend - very expensive ($350 for 12) and worth every penny!!!"


"I just recently began suffering from eczema for the first time at 16 years old in the creases of my arms. It was extremely confusing and itchy and red. The patches on my arms were so red and inflamed I would scratch so bad they'd bleed at times. Then my mom gave me this cream and told me to use it. I used it 2 times in 2 weeks and my eczema was literally gone. No patches, no itching, no redness, my arms were 100% healed. My eczema hasn't come back so far ( almost a month after using the cream ) but I will continue to keep this cream and use it if any eczema comes back. It has literally saved me ! I got it from urgent care also"


"I had my Paragard inserted about 3 weeks ago without pre-medicating (I was suggested to take 600-800 mg of ibuprofen beforehand, but I forgot, DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE). I think I have a high pain tolerance, but the pain I experienced during insertion landed on my top 3 most painful experiences. Its 2 of the sharpest, most intense cramps you'll never want to feel again. Anyways, i spotted fairly lightly (I have light periods) for 3-4 days and mild to moderate cramps. Nothing that ibuprofen can't handle! I can feel the strings if I really look for em. My boyfriend hasn't noticed it, and I haven't had my period on it yet. But after the cramps and spotting subsided my (sex) life improved thanks to no more worrying! :)"


"Worked great on my son, but side effect of restless leg syndrome made it too annoying for him to continue to take."


"Hello everybody,

i gave this med good 15 weeks to do its job but it never delivered actually. Social anxiety went down quite noticeably, but only as a result of unnatural sedation or rather "robotisation". I almost missed being "pumped up" by social situations (quite absurd as it sounds), so empty was this "calmness" that vortioxetine was installing within me. Sleep was good, everynight dreaming, though no recollections. Definitely an increased apettie resulting in almost 10 pound weigth gain. Overall feeling of being tired, sleepy, lethargic and apathehtic. No interest in anything really. Erections and orgasms  unaffected, but libido singnificantly reduced. Ocassional nausea, lasting few minutes. Wish you luck in your med search !"


"its been a couple weeks on chantix, and I finshed my pack of cigs for two days then cut back to 3 a day for 3 days. Now I havent had any for five days and I feel like I never smoked. I don't even think about it.

 I wanted to write in here to let everyone curious about starting chantix to ignore the horror stories and try it for your self.

I have tried the patch and lasted nine months, and having a cig was all I thought about the whole time, it was awful.

chantix has no nicotine and its been wonderful. As it states on the box, please take it with a meal as it does make you very nauseous if you don't. The only other side effect I had was it made me extremely tired the first two or three days."


"I was a smoker for 35 years, I took 150 mg of Bupropion for 3 days and 300 mg for 2 more and decided to quit on day 5.  It still took effort on my part but the Bupropion was extremely helpful with the withdrawals.  I am now on day 35 and I continue to be a nonsmoker.  I have had a few side effects such as slight insomnia and night sweats. Interestingly if you review nicotine withdrawal side effects, they are similar.  I have been in a good mood since taking this medication.  My doctor plans to keep me on this for the next 3 months to insure all of the nicotine is out of my system.  Overall - Very positive experience."


"Increases blood sugars. x 2 higher than when not taking it."


"I have had reoccurring uti's since I was about 16 so I've always taken bactrim and it has been very successful, I am currently taking bactrim as I woke this morning with a uti so bad it made my body sweat and shake. I can already feel some relief but I'm definitely going to keep taking it. Also try to get comfortable and not think about it so much the less you think about it the less it'll bother you. Good luck"


"I recommend Paraguard 200%!  I am sharing my experience everywhere I can, because after my second child, when researching getting paraguard online, all I saw were negative reviews (because typically people don't go online to post the good, they post the bad).  I got my Paraguad IUD inserted 7 weeks post partum from my second vaginal birth.  I was so afraid of having it placed, and thinking it may hurt.. but I was so surprised I did not feel a dang thing!  My doc said it is a side affect of having a baby.. your cervix is a bit numb for some time.  I had very minimal cramping and some bleeding for a week, then did not even notice it was there.  My first period was crampy and heavy, but all were normal after that. Heavier, but normal"


"Taking for first time stared 6 days ago and it is not helping and seems to be making condition worse. Lots of swallowing, stomach noises, dry cough, and lack of energy. Disappointed. Is it safe to just discontinue use?"


"I'm 22 years old, it was my first time using any type of pill, I was really worried I'd be getting pregnant after I had sex. So the next day I woke up like super early in the morning and I went to Target and I got this Plan B pill. But before buying it, I searched all over the internet so see the reviews and side effects and all that. I went home and that day I really didn't eat anything because I was feeling low. Like I wasn't in the mood for anything at that time. So I read that if you don't eat anything that it might make your stomach hurt and all. So I just had a glass of milk and I drank a little bit of water. Than I took the pill with water like any regular pill. For me it worked no side effects. :) girls this will help you."


"Been taking 10mg twice a day for two weeks. Not only is my mouth dry but my taste buds are distorted. Foods don't taste as they should and certain areas of my tongue is sore. Anyone else have this tongue/ taste bud problem?"


"Amazing. I went through 3 months of antibiotics and steroids. I took this for 3 days and I was cured!"


"I have to do this every year, due to Crohn's Disease. I still get nervous and anxious, like most. However, it's never that bad! I actually guzzle the prep, right out of the bottle, after having it in the freezer,  to the point of almost icey. Then I chase it with strong, ice cold lemonade, then apple juice. Since you need so much fluid, that much water, makes me nauseous. I sometimes get nausea, sometimes chills, and usually bloated. That goes away for me, when I start going. Another great tip, while you're going? I use pure coconut oil, instead of Desitin, and only wipe/blot with flushable baby wipes that I keep in the fridge!   : D"


"I have been on Effexor XR 75mg for almost 4 years now. It really has been the best thing for me. I tried almost everything and this has definitely been the best. On the downside if you begin taking Effexor just plan on taking it the rest of your life. Doctors fail to tell you about the withdrawals and horrible discontinuation syndrome. I am pregnant now and having an extremely hard time getting off. "


"Chantix relieved the need to smoke after 45 years of smoking. As a nurse, I knew the risks of smoking but could not stop until my doctor suggested Chantix. Two weeks after starting Chantix, I was a non smoker. It's great."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Pros: Cleans out colon well without pain, cramping.

Cons: Cost, taste

Best colonoscopy prep I've ever taken. The taste isn't great but then what prep is?  Follow the tips others have posted and drinking the Moviprep will be easier.

I'd use this again."


"I began taking Contrave February 2015.  To date (August 2015), I have lost 47 pounds.  This medication is by no means a 'wonder drug'.  You MUST work to lose weight through proper diet and exercise, however; this drug gave me enough of a mental boost to actually want to be active and exercise.  I started off very slow, only 45 minutes of walking about 2-3 times a week.  Over time I have increased my activity level to 5-6 days a week with varied types of exercise.  Prior to taking this medication I didn't identify myself as someone who ate emotionally but having been on it for several months and reflecting on my past behaviors, I was eating during emotional times.  I can not say enough positive things about this medication!"


"I have very mixed feelings about this pill.

On one hand...

The pros:

- No more 7 day, murder scene-like periods. Now they're just 3 or 4 days.

- Clearer skin

- Less suicidal tendencies

- Higher libido. Mind you, it wasn't low beforehand either.

However...

The cons:

- As most of the other commentors have mentioned, weight gain. It's month 9 and I'm pretty sure that I've gained 15-17lbs.

- More prone to crying

- Cramps. I didn't have those pre-this-BC. Not a fan.

- Increased cravings for weird stuff. Like crushed ice and gaucemole, although that may just be my anemia...

- Higher libido. This is a two way street. Now that I'm in college and attempting to date, I can't afford to be this horny. Luckily, I have self control.

- Moods"


"NEVER AGAIN!!! Only 2nd yeast infection ever so I thought I'd give Monostat 1 a try. Holy Moly I have never felt such intense burning, itching and swelling. Finally took a shower to wash away what I could then had to use an ice pack. Up all night so painful! They need to repackage with labelling and visuals of flames shooting from the nether region!!!"


"I have had moderate acne on my T-zone for about 4 years and my doctor prescribed me Epiduo about 3 months ago. For the first two weeks, I had an initial breakout but the pimples went away quicker than usual. Epiduo definitely makes your skin very sensitive for the first month or so and it made my skin burn and itch for the first month or two. Now, I can apply Epiduo without any side effects and my skin isn't as sensitive. Epiduo definitely cleared my skin and acne marks but I still get the occasional zit. I had tried a lot of over the counter acne washes and home remedies but Epiduo is the only thing to work on my face. Definitely worth it!"


"I used Fastin for about a year and a half and it really did work with excerise and it helped my eating habits as well. I started at a 225lbs when I started Fastin and when I got off I was at 164lbs."


"Chantix worked great for me! I smoked for the first week. I took my pills for 5 more days and then felt good enough not to take the pills any more. I have not had a pill in 3 days and have not smoked in 8 days. I feel great. I had dreams but they were good dreams. No problems for me."


"The pro of this pill is it did regulate my period, but that's the only pro. I was on it for 6 months and stopped. It made me sick all the time I gained 15lbs if not more and stay bloated. My mood swings were out of control and I'm a pretty chill person. It may worked great for some but just not for me."


"Just put 2 and 2 together after reading side effects and realize that the Toprol XL was causing my rapid weight gain and severely swollen ankles. It has worked great and keeps the Mitral Valve Prolapse symptoms under control but the weight and swelling issues have to be stopped. I guess I have to look for another medicine."


"I just got home from an emergency appointment with my gynecologist because of this stuff.
I got the 3 day pack of suppositories.
I woke up after night one feeling uncomfortable. I had itching and sensitivity, but thought that was due to the YI so I told myself I would feel better after the second treatment.
The morning after the second treatment that area of my body was just so uncomfortable. I couldn't sit, bend or walk without my crotch screaming at me. I just felt so swollen.  I was in shock, scared and in so much pain. I did not insert the third suppository. I went to my gynecologist and she rinsed out the remaining medicine and I am now taking benadryl to help the swelling. Stay away from this stuff!"


"Worked great. No side effects."


"I have an issue with needles, so working up the nerve to get this took me a while. Aside from the initial burn of the numbing medicine I felt nothing. It was actually really cool to watch. The implant site was sore, like a really nasty bruise, for a week or so and it left a tiny little wound (like a large needle stick). Since then, I've hardly noticed it.
Historically my periods have been down right debilitating, for a week I was a vicious monster too weak to walk up two flights of stairs. Since Implanon I have had no periods, no PMS, no pain, and most importantly, no worries about missing a pill and winding up with an unwanted pregnancy."


"Worked very quickly and helped very much. Strained a muscle in my rib coughing. This stuff is a life saver."


"Scary drug. Took the lowest dose for anxiety, came to three hours later. Totally blacked out. Still don't remember a thing that went on till this day. Good thing I was at home when I took it."


"I have used this product for years. I had no idea how well it was working till I went without it one time recently and had the most painful coldsore in recent memory. I will never leave home without it again. Yes it's expensive but when you think of it like paying 18 dollars to get rid of a couple cold sores faster and with less impact it is well worth the cost."


"I got the nexplanon put in sometime last May. After 2 kids and 24 years this was my first birth control, I figured it would be most convenient because I am horrible with taking pills. For the first 2 weeks it was fine but then after that I bled for 90 days straight. I didn't feel any side affects until after that 90 days. I started feeling anxious all the time and I don't want to get out of bed some days or even do any of my normal daily activities. I have been married for 5 years and having sex with my husband was never a "duty" but on this birth control I am never up to it it's horrible. Although not having a period ever now is nice having all the other side affects are not worth it so I am having this implant removed next week."


"I took Lisinopril for approximately five months and could no longer take the coughing.  Initially I was tired all the time.  It had been prescribed to take every morning.  I called my doctor and we switched to taking in the evenings so I would sleep better and that cleared the lethargy.  However the cough never went away.  It was violent and painful (headaches and feeling like ribs were bruised), caused huge disruptions at work, interrupted my sleep, and caused me to pee - even if I had just emptied my bladder.  I found out this was a common side effect and called my doctor today to switch to something new.  I start Losartan tomorrow."


"So far I have been on kyleena for 2 weeks. The insertion was very painful for me, if you have periods that are already painful I recommend a lot of ibuprofen. It was one cramp bigger than the last cramp. The first day I started to bleed, my cramps continued to a full period and my cramps were more painful than it ever was before. 2 weeks later and I am still bleeding and now that I am bleeding so much I smell bad down there. I am the type of person who is very clean and even with cleaning and wiping and pads it stinks and is very embarrassing, still not pregnant though lol"


"I have a very poor vestibular system which causes severe vertigo, dizziness, nausea when travelling.  I usually use gravol (natural product, 550 mg) and my travel bracelets for short flights (less than 2 hours), unfortunately, I was  sick throughout the plane ride due to bad weather and seemed it set the tone prior to my first cruise. The doctor gave me meclizine which really helped, still had some turbulence in the stomach so I purchased "Motion Ease" oils (a drop behind each ear) when the seas were really rough!  No motion sickness symptoms AT ALL during the 7-day cruise !!!! Only side effect (not sure if from the cruise or the pills ???) ...was that it took me four days to fully regain my balance (tipping on the right....was kinda weird)"


"I was on decadron and vimpat (Lacosamide, another anticonvulsant), and I'm pretty sure the vimpat was compounding the side effects of the decadron (mood swings, weight gain, blood sugar issues ('m also diabetic).Plus, I was still having seizures, especially whed I tried to work out (mostly running, but sometimes on an elliptical machine.
I asked to be put back on the keppra I had taken for 6 months prior to being moved to the vimpat. I've been able to run again, and am having fewer seizures (although had one this morning after doing the ADA diabetes step out 23 mile walk and sprinting the last half mile to get to a restroom.
I definitely feel like the keppra is more effective against seizures, still, and doesn't compound the side-effects "


"This medicine helps me sleep at night time. This medicine also helps relax my legs that shake a lot."


"I got Kyleena inserted on July 17th. It wasn't necessarily painful, just uncomfortable. I didn't really cramp after the insertion, just had some weird twinges. I got Kyleena a week before my period. My period was on time because the hormones hadn't had time to affect it. My period was light but I spotted for 2 weeks. I had cramps the whole week of my period and then they went away. I am now currently on (starting?) my next period. So far I spotted some old blood yesterday but today there has been nothing. Has anyone experienced this? I am 18 and sexually active but use protection every time."


"I've been on contrave since Nov 30th.  My first week was without the scale, but I still lost 5lbs!  I didn't exercise just yet a little afraid to. I got  dry mouth and a funny taste on my tongue like some kind of film.  No depression, No headache, just anxious in the evening like restlessness while sleeping.  I'm a runner and I compete in my local area.  I've gained 40 lbs in a year due to post menopause issues.  This pill is helping curb my appetite and carvings love it.  I feel full and I'm excited to see more results in the up coming weeks.  I took my second pill last night I was very restless in my sleep.  I hoping to start running this week and to take my second dose earlier so I will be able to sleep."


"Very effective.6-8 hours uninterrupted sleep"


"I love love love NuvaRing! I have been on hormone based birth control for 6 years now. I have been on NuvaRing for 1 year. So far, this is the best one I've used and I have tried several. With OTHER pills, I have had weight gain (not in my breasts unfortunately), acne, moodiness, lack of sex drive, spotting, periods that lasted forever etc.

With the NuvaRing, nothing. My skin is clearer than it has ever been (not perfect but I'll take what I can get), I haven't gained any more weight, I only worry about it once a month. I think it's perfect.

The thing people have to remember is, everyone's going to be different. It's not the product, it's the person. Ortho Tricyclen Lo didn't work for me. Neither did Lo Ovral. And they're rather popular."


"Made me depressed and out of it to the point I had brain fog and was hospitalized"


"Successfully reduced migraines from 1-2 a week to 1-2 a month.  Discontinued for a year and migraines resumed, so I'm back on it for good.  60mg daily."


"This is definitely my miracle drug.  It allows me to continue working and even seems to have a slight mood elevator.  I have suffered from fibromyalgia for years and the only other pain relievers I have found to help also made me drowsy and unable to function mentally.  The only thing I notice from tramadol is relief.  I have a sister with fibromyalgia and it doesn't help her in the least so you just have to try it and see."


"I am a female, mid fifties.

Major depression began in my late 20's."


"If this a review for MAG citrate, here goes.  My name for it is liquid plumber. It works great, only problem take a little time just be patient"


"Needed to find a good appetite suppressant. Found phentermine."


"Relieved muscle spasms and allowed me to work during the day and rest at night."


"I'm on week three and have lost 4 pounds so far. But unfortunately I'm going to stop taking the medicine because my blood pressure is increasing severely. I'm on blood pressure medicine already but its not working with me taking contrave."


"I have been taking this medicine for almost a month now. I have lost 11 lbs. The only side effect I have is the numbness/tingling in my feet. I started taking this medicine after my doctor and I saw no results when I changed my diet- I cut out soda, sweets, and fast food. Now I have continued my same diet and am seeing results! I also walk/jog 2-3 times a week for 20-30 mins."


"I'm 18 years old and have been on 18mg of Concerta for just under a year now. In the beginning I loved it - was able to focus and was very productive with everything. Positives: my grades and work ethic excelled, accomplished a lot, confidence raised. But, it may have just been me, but after being on Concerta I became very antisocial (the complete opposite of myself) and basically got lost in my head. I also suffer from depression and severe seasonal effective disorder and my first winter taking the Concerta was a horrible experience. The important thing to remember with this medicine is that it is not what is making you "smarter" or more accomplished, it is merely helping you to do these things without your ADHD holding you back."


"Took this drug and got the following results:  a dislocated hip; a tear in the tendon of my right foot and hands and thumbs that are inflamed and very painful.  It affected my joints and tendons.  The literature does not recommend for women over 60 or on Metformin.  Stay away from this drug.  It can be devastating."


"This generic birth control gives me bad headaches that make me so exhausted that I can't do anything. It always happens on the third week. I don't like taking this birth control at all."


"I'd give it a zero if I could. They switched me to this brand this month and it has been the worst experience ever. I cannot stop crying, I lost my appetite, back pains, suicidal, worst pill ever given to me. DO NOT TAKE THIS."