"This drug is scary!!! The 20mg dose puts me on the threshold of sleep, without allowing me to actually fall asleep. I accidentally thought the maximum dose was 40mg so I took two 20mg pills. It really did make me fall asleep, but you can forget about trying to function at all the following day. I am quite desperate for sleep, so now I take 35mg when I have absolutely nothing going on the next day. I am retired and can stay at home without having to drive anywhere. The half-life of this drug is 12 hours!!! That means if you take a 20mg pill, your still going to have 10mg in your system 12 hours later. I can see why people fall asleep driving to work. Ambien on the other hand has a half-life of only of about 2.5 hours. DANGEROUS drug!!!"


"I started on trinessa 7 years ago, I had no problems whatsoever! It actually worked very well! Because of changing insurance companies I had to change pharmacies and I could only receive trisprintec. The pharmacist said it was the same thing..although it was a pill 3x bigger. I don't believe it was the same dosage. Anyways when I first took the pill I noticed from the first day I was nauseous. I ended up quitting my birth control cold turkey on the 6th day of the pack because I couldn't stand the nausea, headaches, and hot flashes. Since I'm planning on starting a family here in a few months I am just going to stay away from this birth control method. I would not recommend this medication..although everyone is different. Just not for me."


"This medicine is the only one that lets me function with little to no side effects."


"I am a 53 year old man who suffers from benign prostate hyperplasia. I had to urinate 5 to 6 times every night. My family doctor put me on Rapaflo. It worked immediately, now I have to urinate only once or twice at night. It depends on how much liquid I drank. The main side effect is that there is no ejaculation at all. "


"I was diagnosed with CPP at the age of 7 and began the course of Lupron shots monthly and would go every six months for check-ups. I did get my period one time when I was 8 years old while still on the shot. I must have started treatment too late because I never reached my full adult height. Now, at the age of 22, I am right under 5 ft. (4'11). It caused a lot of weight gain as well."


"I was prescribed the 10mg IR Ritalin, to be taken three times a day a few weeks ago. To say the least, I have developed a tolerance to the drug. It has a bad comedown 2-3 hours after I take the drug. But it has done wonders for my depression and ADHD symptoms. The only downside I found is that it makes me feel like a zombie, too focused, much nervous and has a nasty after-effects. But so far it has been a revolutionary step in my life. I will try switching to the LA version though."


"I was prescribed zofran because I was constantly nauseous and depressed because of a personal matter. Yes they taste awful but they work 100% of the time! And they work quickly!"


"OUTSTANDING. It sustains sleep!! But the COST of this medicine is, well, stunning. But I still think this is a near-miraculous medicine. I am menopausal and had a "pattern" of waking at 3:30AM. Horrible. By taking Silenor -- and ONLY Silenor -- I am guaranteed sustained and uninterrupted sleep. THE DOWNSIDE. The cost.

I cannot afford Silenor at this time... And it makes me very, very sad."


"Today is my first day on this. I am a 42 yo female. My beginning weight is 211 lbs. not gonna lie, reading get side effects scared me, but I decided to try. I'm cautiously optimistic. So far mild jitters."


"Only pill I can take just one of and it work"


"Ritalin is a great medication for ADHD.  I stay focused and on task.  I am on 10 mg. up from 5 mg, which wasn't quite optimal. "


"My birthday in May '15 I was 486, it's Oct '15 and I'm 403. I still  have a long way to go but I credit Contrave for helping get started on my journey. In addition to taking contrave I took Metformin (even though I'm none diabetic). Between the two I was able to get my life under control. I changed my diet and exercise. At times I come off of Contrave to detox my system, the retake it so that the effect is at it's maximum as the body tend to adjust to medicines over time. If you're reading this I hope it helps you as it has helped me."


"Took this 12 hours after incident. It was the last day of my period. My period was a week late but it was my own fault for stressing so much. I literally couldn't eat and it was thanks giving when I was due. Few days later my period came and all its cramps and hot flashes and glory. I never had been so happy to get it. My biggest advise is to stay calm. Reading these helped me so I'm trying to pay back the kind words of relief I read when I was in pieces. Stay calm. It works."


"2.3 years ago I inserted Mirena to reduce the amount of bleeding. But I am bleeding even now.  "NEVER STOP""


"Only one migraine in almost 3 months, really helps a lot! and I take it at night, also helps me sleep better."


"Triumeq is working as an HIV medication - but I am gaining weight."


"18 yo male here
taking Bisoprolol  2x5 mg
 Ramipril a 2.5mg 1x1
Normal tension"


"I would have rated Cymbalta a 10 if not for lowered libido & difficulty going off of it (not uncommon for most all AD's).

I took for 6 years after an episode of anxiety & depression. I would still be taking it but it effect was dropping off after about 6 years so I switched meds (wish I hadn't have messed with switching but that's another story).

The only side effect I noticed consistently over 6 years was decreased libido. I'm sure there were initial start up effects but I was such a nervous wreck that I either didn't notice or don't remember.

It was a great med for me & I wish it still worked."


"I started 80mg Uloric about 4 weeks ago just to lower my Uric Acid level which was over 10.  I had no symptoms - within two weeks my uric acid level was around 5.5 which is great, however, I had a flare up and it has not gone away for the past two weeks.  I am on Indomethacin and Prednisone, it helps (but I was just told not to take them together) - but the Indomethacin is hard on the stomach. It is expensive but the makers of Uloric do have a coupon that helps with the cost."


"Anafranil has always worked superbly for my obsessive compulsive disorder and I have used this medicine intermittently for 30 years. My mistake has always been to completely stop when I feel well - it always comes back.

Although an amazing medicine, the downside is that it takes about 8 weeks for the medicine to work and before that I usually feel worse. And the side effects can be a challenge."


"My doctor gave me the 14 day sample pack of Toviaz (4mg).  By the second day, I could tell it was working. (Less trips to the bathroom). The third and fourth day I experienced some blurred vision, lasting for 30 to 60 minutes at a time.  Since then I have not had blurred vision.  I have been taking Toviaz for a month now and I am very happy that I don't have to look for a washroom everywhere I go.  When I go out for walks I can stay out for over an hour without having to worry if I'll make it home in time!  My only question at this time is could Toviaz be making me tired and if so, will the tiredness go away?  Since I started taking it, I have been lacking energy.  Otherwise, I like how the medicine works for me."


"I am 21 with a child and am happy with just her. At least for now and I choose Mirena because I heard nothing but good things about it and am very forgetful of the pill. But since I got it put in about a month and a half ago (which was very painful). I have gained weight like crazy. I have had a heavy period since, constant mood swings, feeling depressed, short of breath, tired, loss of sex drive (somewhat) it's just not as good because I feel dry, and a constant cramping that almost makes me want to get sick . So I am getting it removed as soon as I can. But this is just my own experience I have heard people absolutely love it but just like everything, its not for everyone."


"I have had costochondritis for two months now. I have found that my body best responds to naproxen and toradol/ ketorolac. These have both been prescribed to me after my success with Flanax (Naproxen)."


"Stiff finger and legs, joint pain, swollen finger and toes, hip pain, hot flashes/ night sweats and weight gain."


"It's hard for me to fall asleep almost every night. And I'm also a very light sleeper.
I don't take it every night (10mg), just when I'm having issues with trying to fall asleep/stay asleep. One of the first times taking it about a year ago, I was visiting my mom. I took the pill and laid down. About 15min later I started sweating and felt really weird!  I started hallucinating like crazy!! I was seeing a cat on the bed and then I started seeing people in the room. I then started to freak out and got really scared. I got up to use the bathroom and then fell into the wall. She helped me back to bed. The whole experience was SO scary!! I now take 5mg and it works fine w/ no issues. I think the dose was too much."


"Helped lower tumor markers significantly when recurrence occurred. Slowed cancer growth for 6 mos before neuropathy got too bad. Did not make my wife as sick as Adriamycin/Cytoxin which was her primary treatment at first occurrence. On the downside, our insurance company, BCBS Illinois did not cover Abraxane and we were left with a $54,000 bill. Drug company eventually provided replacement drug as hardship."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / sodium biphosphate

"Works great! Better than the over the counter stuff! Compare to Azo and uristat."


"I'm on the second week and I do not feel as sad and anxious. Upset stomach for a couple of days but is wasn't too bad. I was diagnosed with being homozygous for the 1298C MTHFR mutation. Anyone dealing with depression should be tested. The problem with having this mutation is you have a problem with methylation so you can't make enough dopamine and seratonin.  Also you have a problem with norepinephrine and which causes anxiety.  Defects on the 677 /MTHFR gene can cause bipolar and schizophrenia.   To help with methylation need to take Methyl B12 and folate (not folic acid)... people with these defects can't process folic acid. That is why Dr.'s add Deplin to prescribed medicines.  "


"Went on Invokana after going and doing the Boston Heart Study.  Took it for about 4 months, kept a yeast infection all the time.  It does make you feel better and the urge to eat bad foods was gone and my A1C dropped to normal range.  I did not lose any weight like everyone else on this drug.  Also I got terrible inflamed bumps under my arms which was like a knot and would come to head and pop, but the bumps never went away and this was very uncomfortable.  After 4 months between the bumps and the yeast infections, went back to Metformin."


"I started the pills on 8-29-11 and it is only 9-1-11. I weighed 207 lbs at 5'7" and now I am down to 200 lbs in 3 days. But I can take my last pill at 4pm and I wont go to sleep till 5am and only sleep about 3 hours a night. It feels like my body is still going going going. But I don't want to stop taking the pills because I feel so much better knowing I am losing weight. I want to get down to 155-165lbs!"


"The nexplanon is plain awful I'm on my third year a month from getting it taken out (I've been begging my doc to take it out for a year now and just got OK'ed) the first year of it my period was nuts either no period or month long period slight weight gain but nothing terrible second year mood swings like crazy weight gain and acne. Third year has been the worst I have no acne constant mood swing severe depression despite my life going well can't stop gaining weight (130lb before 185lb now) bloating cramps are so bad I've had to miss work I have acne on my back and face and weird hair growth. I'm growing inch long black facial hairs on my chin and I'm a blonde who used to have like no body hair. This birth control has made me suicidal at time."


"My Fibro pain started 35 years ago and all the doctors shrugged their shoulders.  In 2000, I was finally diagnosed and given pain and sleep medication to control the symptoms. At this point I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.  When I finally climbed out of the hole, I wasn't content with just "controlling" the symptoms with medication.  Yes, it put me to sleep the 1st week and made things worse but the guaifenesin worked very gradually, and over time I began to improve. This is NOT an instant fix. or cure. It takes months and even years. Over the past 16 years I have stopped taking Guaifenesin 3 times and each time I have been slammed with pain within a few weeks.  The lesson is just keep taking  it."


"I was very nauseated especially in the mornings. More importantly, my long, thick hair began falling out in clumps. I lost about a third of my hair. I was so nervous about it that I called my doctor and he told me that I was suffering from synchronized hair loss and that can be a side effect of this medication. I have since stopped taking it and I am not losing as much hair now. My doc said that this drug should be out of my system in two to three weeks."


"After an incident which involved a family member who was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder . Throughout my life (25 yrs), I've felt slight symptoms of anxiety that became perpetuated by post traumatic stress disorder. I experienced feelings of intense fear over nothing, obsessive intrusive thought I could not control, and so on. My doctor put me on 150 mg of Luvox. I did not want to take it because I had never taken medication. At first I became more depressed and had horrible obsessive thoughts of someone attacking me. I told my doctor this and she assured me that it is normal and told me to stick with the medication. I stuck with it and now I feel better than before. Only side effects are sexual and some trouble sleeping."


"I can't say enough about this medicine. I became addicted to Vicodin and Percocet over the past year.  I thought there was no hope for me.  A friend of mine who was addicted to Oxycontin was put on Suboxone and told me about it. I found a doctor in my area who prescribed it and this has changed my life.  I take a half of a 8mg pill 3 times a day and I no longer crave pain pills.  It is amazing.  I have energy and feel great.  Only had bad side effect of nausea and headaches for the first 2 days. I highly recommend this to anyone with an opiate dependence.  It will change your life!"


"Honestly, would not recommend. It sounded like a pretty good deal; not having to take pills, potentially losing a period but it caused more trouble than good. I went from having clear skin (rarely a zit) to the worst acne of my entire life all over my face and back, weight gain (while running 3-4 miles 5 times a week), and non stop spotting and two week long periods. Just started back on the pill today, and hoping all the side effects go. Good luck!"


"This worked great for me in regards to my overactive bladder. Sadly, it also made me feel like I had a urinary tract infection most of the time. NOT a good feeling."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I have a very sensitive gag reflex so it too me a while to finish the first dose. I couldn't even finish the second dose. Besides the flavor,  the nausea and stomach pain made my prep terrible. I would never take this again!"


"I've been taking Tramadol for a year now after a failed microdiscectomy. My pain is definitely reduced however I find myself in a very hyper impatient mood for about 2 hours. I take 2, 50mg before work and top up if I need to. I try not to take on my day off or until I have to as I find the come down quite depressing and my energy crashes.
I have taken a lot of pills and medications for my pain and tramadol is the best one for quick pain relief if you don't mind the mood swings."


"Prescribed a half 50 mg tab at bedtime for a week.  It's been two days and I have no more headaches! Finally!  I have a strange side effect of pain in my private area though.  Does anyone else have this issue?  It's just annoying.  I hope it doesn't get any worse.  I've been looking for a migraine med that actually helps without too many side effects."


"Left a very unpleasant taste in my mouth the entire time."


"I was prescribed to take Bromazepam, and the only thing i can say about it is that it made my head really confused. I felt drowsiness and sometimes even nausea. It affected my concentration and memory capabilities, which was really bad since i am a student. Valium, however, made me lessen my anxiety so much. The only "side effect" is that it makes you sleepy and it does kinda affect your memory abilities throughout the day. I use 5mg of Valium whenever i need it."


"Started taking generic brand first two months worked fine three days into my third pack started spotting now I'm full blown on my period. Have always bled for five days and always lighten up by fourth day I'm still bleeding very heavy and it's day six not sure if I should stop taking pill or wait it out"


"I just had my Skyla IUD inserted 4 days ago. On the day of the procedure I had my period and took 800 mg of Ibuprofen 40 mins before. I have to say it did not help one bit. It was the most terrible and awkward 5 mins of my life. It felt as if someone was stabbing me from the inside. Luckily I did not shed one tear and drove home from the facility with the most horrible crucial cramps I've yet felt. Since Ibuprofen did not work for me I had to get something a bit stronger and took 2 Midol 500 mg pills which did the job and a heating pad. My cramps and period were gone by the next day. As of now I feel bloated, tired and somewhat moody. I'm sticking it out for at least 3 to 6 months to see how my body adjust to it."


"I have been on foradil for years, and have had to find a new replacement as it doesn't seem available any longer."


"Helped but only for about an hour or so, symptoms soon returned. I was on maximum dose, with some relief, but switched to something better"


"I've been on Zoloft (Sertraline) in the past and now Lexapro. I find them equally effective and no real difference in side effects. Insomnia, dry mouth and yawning/jaw clenching for the first couple of weeks which is unpleasant but transient. My anxiety levels started to improve after a couple of weeks but didn't notice any major improvements in mood for 6-8 weeks and took 3 months to reach full effect. Definitely has helped me and I intend to stay on it long term. I have also tried valdoxan (agomelatine) in the past which did absolutely nothing for me and I went backwards while on it. SSRIs seem to work better for me."


"I have been on this medication for about a year now to treat extremely heavy bleeding during my periods. Within the first month of taking it, it helped a LOT to a point.  While I wasn't having nearly as much bleeding, it lasted for 3 weeks straight. In the beginning I was taking 2 x 5mg tablets a day, and was eventually dropped to 1 a day.  After the change, I would go about every other month before I started having a period.  Until recently, I went 5 full months without having anything, and now am on a 3 week stretch yet again.  In those 5 months, there has been an increase in discharge, and my face has broken out HORRIBLY right around the time I normally would have a period."


"(I've been on Apri for the last year)

Side Effects:
1) horrible mood swings
2) irrational thoughts
3) weight gain
4) depression
5) constantly fatigued
6) decreased sex drive"


"I used this on and off for several years, never over 150 mg/day. I liked the energy it provided, the suppression of appetite, the low cost (without insurance) and the increased sex drive (as opposed to Prozac/Zoloft which prevented me from reaching orgasm).

The downside for me was increased sweating and anxiety. The anxiety was the worst.

I now use Ritalin and prefer it."


"I took this pill for 2.5 years and it was pretty good. When I first started the only negative side effect I had was nausea 24/7 for about 6 months but it eventually went away. I had to switch to a higher dosage because my PMS symptoms like hormonal breakouts before periods came back after about two years on the pill. However, I have regular sex and I never got pregnant! So it does its job"


"Changed from atenolol 50mg to metropolol er succinate 25 mg not by choice.  Transition very smooth.  Was taking atenolol for SVTs.  I added magnesium to my daily dose after some research on SVTs.  Stomach bloating from atenolol reduced and my sleep improved. I'm a mid distance runner with HR in the upper 50s.  Feeling very good."


"Very positive response. Side advantage breast cancer protection. Major problem "hot flashes". Self limiting problem side effect. No need for specific dosing instructions such as with biguanides."


"I just started using this product and I like it already. I hope to see great results in the future."


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


"I've just received my nexplanon on August 23 2017. I can tell you already that I've started to see and feel the side effects two days in. The first side effect was the constant cramping. Then came the arm becoming extremely heavy and limp. Oh gosh did I even mention the constant chronic fatigue? Yes I'm getting acne, mood swings, appetite changes, libido changes...sore throat and flu like symptoms. I researched the heck out of this implant and knew what I was getting myself into. I'm still willing to push forward, even with all the side effects bc it was pretty self explanatory when I looked it up. The best part was how easy and painless my insertion process was....10 min tops."


"I been taking Oxycontin for over 10 years. Started at 10mg and slowly up to now 60mg. I have always been prescribed for 2xday. But being a former alcoholic, I only took one tablet per day and Vicodin 500mg for break through pain. It is the only way I would be able to have any type of quality of life. I suffer from Degenerative Disc disease, 3 Herniated discs, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and now Sjogrens. I am 49 and disabled to work but I do not want to be disabled from life. My grandbabies need their grandma! You can abuse aspirin if you chose to but if you take the medicines correctly and do not abuse - it will give you some degree of life. Life is to be with quality and this medicine has helped me."


"This medicine worked to relieve my nasal congestion, but gave me severe insomnia.  I stayed up for an entire night.  I also experienced dry mouth. "


"I have been taking Dilantin for almost 20   years. Tried all sorts of anti-seizure drugs. You name it I have it. Started Vimpat about 4/5 months ago along with Dilantin. 200mg/day. I felt initially that it is better than others. I did have short seizure (usually don't get frequently). With increased dose along with Dilantin I am confused, memory loss, dizziness, sort of depressive mood at times. Big thing is the memory loss. I forget what I did at work the other day, things like that. Feel very stressed and have become more sensitive . Major one is memory. "


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"This one is the best one I have taken. I had started with a different kind and it made me so sick. With this I have no problems."


"I started abusing Vicodin pills two years ago after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I liked the high so much that before I knew it my entire prescription was gone and I wanted more. So I continued getting my prescription filled once a month while obtaining oxys, hp, vics, norco, percs, morphine, methadone and dilaudid any way I could, wasting all my money and almost hooking my boyfriend on them in the process. I kicked it by weening off methadone once, relapsed, them went through the most horrible back and leg breaking withdrawals going cold turkey, only to relapse 3 months later. At this point, a former herion addict friend told me to get on Suboxone and I've been pain pill free ever since. It's been 2 years! I graduate college in 3 months!"


"I have been on the generic of lamisil (terbinafine) for 3 months and have about a week left.  My toenails (4 severely affected, the rest just with a slight yellow tint) appear to be growing in clear.  I declined this medication for years because I had read about possible bad side effects.  I have had zero side effects with this medication and am kicking myself for putting up with years of embarrassment.  I would definitely recommend it.  The only bummer was not being able to drink for 3 months, but it appears to be worth it!"


"Used it for 3 weeks. 5 days on, 2 off, and so on. 1st week comes out like pimples, second they break, third they dry. Hurts, sure but not impossible. Works perfectly. Fever, drowsiness, headaches,  but its worth it.  I have used it for the last 5 years once a year for face skin problems."


"I'm on day two of the Publix brand miconazole. No burning and the cream relieve itching.  My sister recommended this brand after trying it a month before. We both love it. I gave it 9 out of 10 because the suppository fell out because it got stuck inserting the tool. "


"Hello everyone,

I've been on Celexa for almost 5 months now.  On my 5th month, my doc bumped me up to 60mg.   I initially started taking Celexa for depression.   At first it seemed like I had a ton of energy, and I felt better than ever.  After the first month, I was not feeling better anymore.  Although my dosage has increased, I still don't feel a sense of relief.  I do however have no anxiety.  I don't dwell on mistakes I make like I used to.  I actually feel very relaxed.  So relaxed to where, I'm very lazy.  I think I've gained at least 7 lbs on Celexa, probably mainly due to my sedentary lifestyle.   I really don't have much energy to do anything.   I can function and go to work and all, I just feel blah."


"I was told by my doctor to take Sudafed for allergy congestion. I guess she didn't know that it interacts BADLY with my synthroid and cytomel! (although she SHOULD have known - she is a doctor, after all.) After taking sudafed, I had a major anxiety attack and my blood pressure shot through the roof. It took HOURS for it to wear off. Apparently, there is a warning on the box that people with thyroid disease shouldn't take sudafed. Sudafed causes the effects of synthroid to increase dramatically and synthroid does the same thing to the Sudafed. If you take synthroid AVOID sudafed!! I threw the box away and will never take it again. I blame my Doc for not knowing this stuff is dangerous to thyroid patients."


"I've been taking Guaifenesin for more than five years for fibromyalgia.  It makes a definite difference.  I have much less pain and depression."


"I have had problems sleeping lately. Someone recommend me to use these pill and they actually are really good. I have used them twice in a row and have slept well and even woke up when alarm came on."


"I was so scared to take Accutane due to all of the experiences with initial breakouts and dry lips/skin. I've just began my third month and could not be happier. After the first month, I had stopped getting active acne and from then on, my skin has just been post-inflammatory acne scars that get less red day by day. My skin is no where near perfect, but the difference between what it is now and what it was pre-accutane is EXTRAORDINARY. I thankfully experienced no initial breakout. In fact, after just a week my skin had started clearing. My skin has not been dry at all- I've had no problems with dry lips or dry skin (I do apply aquafor generously throughout the day and moisturize twice a day) My treatment is Absorbica 40mg daily"


"I'm a 58 year old male having been on Lotrel 10-20mg for several years now.  I have not had any side effects, with this medication and have seen it is controlling my high blood pressure."


"Methadone helps me tremendously with my chronic back pain, very functional as well."


"I have had many problems (one being that it took me a lot of time for my body to get used to it) with this product. The worst side effect has been the onset of diabetes which this product is responsible for.  The question I had of my cardiologist is why in the world would he prescribe it to a high risk candidate like me -- I am Hispanic, in my 50s when it was prescribed.  I informed my PA of this after my last crisis and she is looking into prescribing a different product (one given at the hospital) but this after a few years on Toprol.  I figure that without the change from this medicine I don't stand a chance of reversing my diabetic condition."


"I've been a binge drinker on and off for about 4 years. This last binge lasted about 5 days around the clock. Going through withdrawal begins almost immediately for me if I don't drink every hour or so. I get extreme anxiety, heart racing, minor shakes and can't just settle down. My doctor gave me a Librium taper starting on 50mg every 6 hours day one and going down from there. I My experience with the first dose is that it did not do anything for me. I was still just as miserable. Once I took the second dose I was able to fall asleep. Today I'm pretty anxious but it does that the edge of. It's not a magic bullet that cures all withdrawal symptoms. Good luck!"


"I've been on TriNessa for the past 5 months and I've had nothing but horrible experiences. I started first pill with period and I was ok up until week 1. It was prom and I got extremely nauseous and threw up twice! I felt horrible (uncontrollable nausea, headaches, crazy mood changes, dry mouth) during the first month but I decided to stick with it since the side effects were "normal". Month 2-4 were better; barely any nausea, only slight mood changes, regular light period. Now on month 5, I'm noticing how much I have changed (because it's summer) and how different I've become.  I've become depressed; even thinking about crying makes me cry!"


"I have been on Cymbalta for a year now for Fibromyalgia.  I started on a real low dose and increased slowly and it has been life changing for me.  No side effects for me on this one at all."


"I have suffered from anxiety/depression since I was a teenager. I have tried various medications, but I have never stayed on anything too long because they always made me feel like a zombie or the side effects were worse than the symptoms. Celexa really gave me my life back. My racing thoughts and manic mood swings are long forgotten. I have never had any side effects while taking Celexa, but when I stop taking it (i.e. waiting for refill prescription), I crash pretty hard. I can't sleep, have HORRIBLE restless leg syndrome (which I use to swear was made up), and anxiety 10 fold. Other than that, its amazing, and it completely gives me back my normal self."


"I had been on Adderall for a couple of years.  I was finally after being out of it most of the time during my life, was able to get things done and even if I did not get enough sleep at night (I still have that problem).  I was fine just taking 20mg in the morning and sometimes (rarely) 10mg around 11:00 am.  I did not gain nor loose weight.  I did have enough energy though to go to the gym and not worry about driving any time of the day.  All was good until Medicare said NO, I could not have it anymore.  I am now on Ritalin 30mg in the morning.  It helps a little but I don’t ever want to drive far, 5 miles is my limit, before I get sleepy.  My sleep is very restless and I wake up many times, avg. around 4hrs sleep out of 9hrs in bed."


"This medicine is a God send. I've been in recovery for 4 years, pretty much done it all: AA meetings daily, 33 day detox/rehab, IOP, 1:1 therapy at an addiction center, prescriptions for naltrexone and Campral. Two years into treatment, I still wanted to drink. My husband was desperate and suggested Antabuse. I researched it on the internet and was willing to try anything. My primary doc knew I was crazy so he prescribed it. I took it for 3 months, drank once on it...thought I'd die and that was the end of that. After 3 months, I wasn't obsessing about drinking any longer so I stopped taking it daily. I carry it with me at all times. Take 1 here and there so I never know if its in my system. No side effects. This is not a magic bullet. You MUST have an honest desire to stop drinking."


"I had to quit taking this, as is caused me to have a very nagging cough with episodes of coughing several times daily and at night. Was put back on former medicine."


"Took methylphenidate SR (Ritalin sustained release) 100 mgs a day for years for major depression, was still tired, could still sleep at anytime, but not too bad. Dr retired, new Doc doesn't want to prescribe that he switched script to Adderall 90 mgs  a day. Worked at first but not well, now it is worthless. I can hardly get out of bed and it is almost impossible to stay awake all day. Did the Sleep Study a few weeks ago and Dx with Narcolepsy w/o cataplexy, prescribed Modafinil to take with the Adderall, a little better. In my case the Adderall must go. Very good that it works for others, as no one wants to feel like they are sleeping their life away."


"I love Nuvaring. It's easy to insert and I've only had it fall out like once or twice since I've been using it. I started it three months ago, and haven't really noticed any side effects. Maybe a little bit of moodiness, but it's better than being pregnant. My partner can feel it, but he doesn't complain. I will NEVER go back to using the pill again!"


"I began this medicine a year ago and have been stable at one dosage, 40 mg, for 7 months. I have experienced a large weight gain of 20 lbs on my small frame and have become very unhappy. I trusted my physician when I chose this medication. He told me it is one of the only SSRI's that does not cause weight gain. I feel all the positive side effects I first experienced have faded. I am going to be going off the medication this week with hopes of losing the weight. Gaining so much weight for a young girl is counterproductive when considering what the medication is originally prescribed for. I am a 23 yr old female."


"An update after ca. 1 month on Mirtazapine: Now on 22.5 mg mirt (evening) and still 200 mg of Sertraline (morning). The mirt worked very well to start with, but after 2 weeks my anxiety has come back with a vengeance, and the body screams for benzos (but not getting any). Stopped with diazepam one month ago, so it may still be withdrawal effects? My thoughts about the past and future fuel anxiety and then the anxiety fuels the thoughts and there you go... Ringing in my ears and the same melody playing in my head over and over again, palpations and feeling miserable. Any advice? Not a miracle drug after all?"


"I've been on nexplanon for a few months now, and I love it! I've had NO periods and NO spotting. It obviously does its job preventing pregnancy, but it really helped my terrible PMS cramps. No weight gain, no acne. The only thing I will say, I have had my share of mood swings and depression moments (although I've had depression prior to bc). Being 99.9% effective is worth any side effect."


"Errin was great for me for 9 months until I stopped breastfeeding my son. He just turned 10 months and I just found out I'm pregnant! I've always taken it at exactly the same time of day and haven't missed a pill without using a backup method of protection.

Surprise!"


"The first two weeks were great. I  was shocked that I slept through the night all week. I woke refreshed, not sleepy at all and just so happy.  I even checked there were no antidepressant mixed in the formula. All day, I felt fantastic.
Third week is different.  I am tired during the day and the evenings, I am so tired I can barely make it to 7pm without feeling like I am going to fall asleep standing up. I have a mild headache most days, like my head feels heavy and my nose is stuffy everyday, but isn't turning into a cold.  I had some strange thoughts after taking the half pill 5mg no hallucinations or sleep was at all.  I am calling the doctor to check if this is working for me. It really was something great"


"Twisted my back and taking this medication for back spasm.. Works well in my opinion"


"I was prescribed this medication for portal hypertension related to liver disease, which resulted in esophageal varices.  I also happen to have primary hypertension, albeit not too bad (high-normal to Hypertension stage 1).  I discussed with my liver doctor the fact that my overall BP was rising again, and I had stopped taking Losartan.  He then decided to prescribe this drug instead, saying it would also help with the varices.  I also tend to be anxious, get migraines, and have insomnia.  This drug addresses everything with no bad side-effects and appears to be liver-friendly.  As a sleep aid, for me it "takes the edge off" of my anxiety, allowing me to sleep, and my migraines are under control."


"I have been on Synthroid and the generic for eleven years. If you ever suffered from the effects of thyroid disease you probably know the depression and fatigue that I felt 11 years ago. I only noticed two side effects. One was an interaction with birth control, the other was my hair wouldn't perm well anymore (small price to pay)."


"I got prescribed a Medrol pack after my orthopedic dr confirmed my severe leg and left buttock pain was due to a L4 L5 large herniation (10mm to be exact). At first I was very hesitant to start up on these based off of all the bad scary reviews but one night I had enough of the pain and decided to start up the next morning. My only regret is that I didn't start this medication sooner! By the end of the 1st night, my pain went from an agonizing 9 down to a manageable 3-4. By the time I had finished, my pain is down to a 1-2 and my toes are getting the feeling back in them. The only side effects I did get was upset stomach, painful bloating and gas, and insomnia for a couple nights. I've only been off the medication for 3 days and feel great!"


"I was a 'social' smoker for 20 years which was progressively becoming a daily issue, after trying everything including hundreds of $$ on Hypnos which didn't work I went to my doctor who told me I use ciggies as a reward at the end of the day.  She mentioned champix might be beneficial.  I take anti depressants as well.  Within a few days of champix I wasn't enjoying cigs and by day 10 or 11 I stopped completely.  This was 6 months ago.  I did slip twice while drinking too much wine as I stopped taking the champix prematurely and started taking it again

Only side effect was sickness, like morning sickness.  Champix makes it easy to quit as it really reduces the cravings.  Such a positive experience"


"I love this medicine cor bacterial vaginitis. It works well and I never have side effects. However, I almost always get a yeast infection afterwards so I have my doctor prescribe Diflucan as well."


"My 9-year-old takes Focalin XR during the school day and Focalin for a kick up at night for extra-curriculars.

For us, its been great. He had been on Adderall but became negative, dramatic and started threatening self-harm. When you hide knives from your 6-year-old, its a problem!

He's in the gifted program now but has always been a good student. All conversations with teachers started out "He's so smart but..." We don't hear the "but" anymore.

We just started taking him off the meds more. Which can drive us crazy but we noticed that he was always on the taller side. Now he's one of the shorter kids and he's underweight. He doesn't eat while medicated so we're hoping he'll grow more if we take a break."


"I am on lexapro, for depression, n buspar, for anxiety. My Dr added 40 mgs of geodon about 3 weeks ago, as a mood stabilizer... Well, it stabilized my mood, but at the most crazy manic level I've ever had. I sometimes worry myself into mania, which usually lasts about 3 days. Then I sleep it off, n I'm back to my mostly even keel self. Always anxious n slightly depressed, but functioning in the world... I did start this med in a manic phase, but to help calm me. It did not work. N my Dr is on vaca till next week... I've never posted to a forum b4, but I've never felt like this b4. I'm hoping for some insight from others. Has anyone else had this reaction? Please help."


"I started taking Topiramate several years ago for pain/neuropathy, as I read these posts I found out it could also be helping my obesity, fibromyalgia, Crohns and my smoking. I stopped taking it about two months ago because I was having kidney stone problems and thinking this medicine could be the reason why. In the two months I have gained 25lbs, I'm in so much pain I can't wrap my head around it, and my smoking is got in out of control. I had no idea this medicine could or was helping all my other issues so I'm going back on it to see if I loose the weigh, control my pain, stop smoking, Although kidney stones can be the most excruciating pain ever! I'd rather have that pain once a year than suffer every day in my other pain."


"Excellent drug

Also increases HDL
decrease triglycerides
few or none side effects"


"I started taking saxenda  4 weeks ago. I lost 6 pounds. Next week I start the full dose. At first it made me nauseous. I could barely eat. That was the first week . The second and third week as well. As the week goes on I feel better and have even had an appetite towards end of week. Day after my 4th week and higher dosage I experienced heartburn. Monday I start the highest dosage and hope I lose more weight. It really makes me feel full. My portions are much smaller. I can only finish about 1/3  of my meals. I have been eating healthier as well. "


"Been on Kariva for 2 months and it has its good and bads.. BAD: I have never experienced such bad mood swings in my life. I have little patience, i get extremely mad and aggivated very easily, i can be happy one minute, then CRAZY another minute. So be aware of the horrible mood swings. Didnt do anything for my 7day period. I break out a week before my period. GOOD: it does prevent you from getting pregnant even on the first month."


"I get the shot once in a while in conjunction with a steroid shot in my hips for possible sciatic/back pain. The burning and increased pain afterwards is well worth having a day or two of some kind of relief. Doesn't help me all the way and takes a while to fully work for me, but I'll take that over my daily pain any day."


"Doc put me on this after finding a small blood clot in calf after TKR. First month was not bad but after that, my upper stomach started to hurt off & on all day, every day; migraine headaches every night; insomnia every night and horrible itching at site of incision; bleeding hemorrhoids also. Had a Doppler taken after 2 months and it did not find any clots.  Dr took me off of Xarelto cold turkey.  Very frightening because I was told you should be weaned off of it but doc seemed to be ok with immediately stopping.  It has been 4  days since I stopped and all the above symptoms went away, thank goodness."


"I've Started Apidex on 7/13 at 158 i am 5'4 now 7/22 i am 150 only 8 pounds down i'd thought i loose more but we shall see on the 27th hopefully i loose another 8"


"I got Mirena inserted about a month ago. I have been bleeding since the insertion and it's really annoying. I've read some good and bad reviews. Mostly women complain about the bleeding and weight issues. Hopefully it works out for the best or else I'm taking this thing back out!"


"Have shoulder and neck pain, making light exercise very difficult.  After taking one, one and half or two 400mg tablets, per day as necessary I'm able to function normally."


"I was on the pill for about 3 years before getting it. I started skipping my placebo pills about 8 months before, so I didn't have a period when I got it. I got the implant & it was a very quick procedure: it took less than 5 minutes. There was initial discomfort, felt like tugging where it was inserted but it wasn't painful. Other than that, it's been a great. I did gain weight because it causes some weird hunger cravings, so I'd watch out for that. I haven't gotten a period or spotted at all. I think this method is best suited for those already on a hormonal type of birth control. If this is your first type of Hormonal Birth Control :give your body lots of time to adjust/try the pill first in a low dosage & get the implant later for smoother transition."


"I wish I would have read these reviews before I started taking this medication! I feel soooo sick! I started to wonder if I have something really serious like cancer. I am so weak. One minute I am drenched in sweat and then I have chills so bad no amount of blankets will warm me. I can't get out of bed and I must go to work tomorrow. I am a teacher and I have parent/teacher conferences! I constantly have a fever of 101 or higher! Why would they prescribe this medication to any one. Too many people have the same terrible side effects!"


"I've had Implanon for about 9 months now. The insertion was pretty painful because the numbing medicine wasn't working and I got a nasty bruise. After I had it put in I haven't had a period and it's actually calmed my mood swings. The only negative is my skin is breaking out as if I'm a teenager going through puberty again."


"The capsules seem to work better than tablets and less side effects with capsules."


"Started June 2015. Began highest dose January 2017. I've lost 60 pounds altogether so far. Still have 60 to go. Slow and steady wins the race. You have to put effort into this with diet mostly. I didn't exercise much the first year until I got some weight off, now I do exercise almost everyday because it feels good to do so. Those reviews you see of people not having appetite suppression in the first few days, well, that's not how the pill works, you are on a trial dose for two weeks, to see how your body adjusts to the medication.

  I have great appetite suppression at the beginning of starting a new dose, then it wears off after a couple months, you can increase doses when you stop loosing weight.  It's approved for lifelong maintenance."


"Was given this for a sore shoulder, but it didn't work any better than ibuprofen.  Fortunately, before I gave it up I noticed the effect it has on my gout.  It is like magic.  Taking a double dose and drinking lots of water stopped a major gout attack in hours rather than the usual ten days.  I now use it somewhat irregularly (whenever I feel I need some general pain relief, usually several times a week, but less often than the officially listed usage).  It's now been five or six years since I've had any problem with gout.  It apparently doesn't work for everyone, but for me it really works."


"Effexor has saved my life. I had depression and anxiety so bad, I couldn't function and was suicidal. Couldn't leave my house, I wouldn't leave my bedroom or eat for days at a time. Since taking the Effexor, I can't believe how much better I feel. I feel 100%, doing the things that I should be doing, just like everyone else."


"I've been on it for 7 years now and it is amazing. I had to go off of it for awhile when I was in the hospital and I got to see how it actually helps me. All of my fibromyalgia pains and everything else came back. I was in so much pain until I went back on it. Now presto it has take 99% of the pain away. I am now able to move around and not let it slow me down or keep me in bed all day. So very effective for me. I tried Lyrica and it made me gain weight and made me very suicidal so I went on this and its a wonder drug. Hope it helps you too."


"I am 20 years old and have been taking this birth control for about 2 years now. In the beginning it helped my skin look very good, and I suffered from acne before getting on the pill. I did not gain any weight, maybe helped my breasts grow a little bit (half a cup size) but not too much. I have not had a period in about 5 or 6 months. I have not gotten pregnant. The doctor said it was normal for this pill because it stops the body from producing an egg and over time stops producing a lining in the uterus, therefore, with no lining or blood to shed, you do not have a period anymore. The doctor also said that it is safe and as soon as I get off the birth control I should get my period back, so hopefully there wont be any problems later."


"I started June 17th taking this medicine, I was concerned because I hate needles! It's not bad at all and as of July 12th I have lost 17 lbs!! I haven't exercised because of knee replacements but I am hoping another 20- 30 lbs I can start walking! I would recommend this to anyone needing help to lose weight!"


"Wow. This medication really works with very few or no side effects for me. I finally feel normal. I am balanced, have appropriate emotions and healthy relationships. After being on Lexapro for a year and experiencing every side effect, Viibryd is a miracle to me. I used to feel numb, flat, disinterested, boring, no sex drive, etc. while on Lexapro. I talked to my doctor about Viibryd and I feel like I'm back to my normal self. I'm on 40 mg. Just remember to take it every day at the same time and never run out. I ran out for a few days while traveling, and the withdrawal symptoms start to kick in after the second or third missed dose, and I felt terribly hungover, cranky, tired and dizzy. Highly reccomend talking to your doctor about Viibryd"


"I had tried about 20 different psychiatric medications before Buspar, all of which were at best minimally effective.
Buspar has been the one medicine that has made a positive change.  I feel alive again.  I am not in such a dark place anymore, and my panic has gotten better. Although I still have a bit of anxiety it feels much more manageable.  And I have only had to take 5mg twice daily!
It has given me a little bit of insomnia, but it is well worth it."


"One month into Accutane and I'm all clear! Cant thank my dermatologist enough. My life is so much better!"


"I work night shift and I use OTC diphenhydramine to get sleep during the day. It works so much better than the Ambien I was on. I don't wake up and sleep eat like I did while on Ambien."


"I just celebrated my 1 year Cancer Birthday in November thanks to Sutent.  The side effects are all treatable, although I had to stop working full time I have an excellent quality of life! I am very grateful to the makers of Sutent!"


"OMG.This drug is saving my life! I found out that I am 6 weeks pregnant on May 2nd. I have not held anything food down since the past 2 weeks. 3-6 times per day throwing up. I went to visit my Ob/Gym yesterday and she gave me Diclegis to try. I am in heaven, high as hell (drowsy), but for the first day I have not thrown up and my food is staying down. Pregnant with twins is not easy. Can't afford to loose too much weight. Everyone doesn't or won't have the same reaction, but I would highly recommend this drug. Precaution, take it at night only."


"Hi Dears.. I want to share my positive experience with zoloft. Since 2013 I have been suffering from anxiety disorders, was kept on xanax .25 thrice in a day but no significant benefits were observed. Then I consulted psychiatrist he put me on zoloft 50mg after 4 weeks I started feeling better, after 8 weeks I found it beneficial and almost complete relief and I got my life back... zoloft takes at least 8 weeks for maximum relief and is in progressive in nature. So stick with it and give it sufficient time. Don't give up. All the best"


"I've had urinary tract infections since I was little. My mom always bought these numbing pills and they worked like a charm! I'm having one at the moment and my mom bought Uricalm. Works within minutes for me and totally takes away the pain. These things work for hours and hours. And the higher the dosage the better it works. Total life saver if your having any bladder problems."


"I have severe allergic asthma. After two hospitalizations for pneumonia, asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, chronic sinus infections following a childhood of allergy shots, as a young adult I needed constant medication to battle endless infections and hives. With allergy meds (I've tried them all), steroids and typical asthma meds, I had still become dependent on a nebulizer, every 4 hours. After years of struggle, I was actually getting worse working downtown Houston.

 Xolair changed my life! I went from a sickly, declining 28-year-old to a normal person, requiring nothing else but Benedryl during the spring. I have been taking it for 12 years, including a healthy pregnancy after the first year."


"Hi..I have afib...I am on a 100 mg of metoprolol ..I have had good success with this medication..a family history of heart disease with angina pains..mine began at the age of 26 with angina pains, placed on caridezem at the time..at the age of 49 had blockages of 100-99-65 ... the 100 was the widow maker..which my surgeon spent two hours to stent... ended up going back in every week for three straight weeks to get the others...the back of my heart had stopped pumping at the time...about two years ago, at the age of 60 I began with afib..now I have been on this metoprolol , along with other medication, Plavix and aspirin ..being a bad diabetic as well..I know this medication has given me more life and quality.."


"Very little side effects. Taking very high dosage."


"I have been using this medication for 1 month and have lost 15 lbs.  I have been very fortunate and the only side effect I have experienced is a bit of a dry mouth.  That has not been bothersome it has only encouraged me to drink more water.  I have continued exercising 4-5 days/week. What has been a real blessing is I have not been obsessed with food and I cannot recall a time when food was a main focus of my thoughts."


"I got Nexplanon May 9th 2014, insertion was quick and painless my arm was bruised for a few days but didn't hurt at all. The first thing I noticed was that I was hungry 24/7 and a little emotional also I got I little constipated. Didn't bleed or spot till when my period was supposed to come and it was not a regular period it was much lighter but I did get bad cramps. I was bleeding for a week and then it went away. No headaches, no weight gain, no nothing! I love my Nexplanon and I hope I don't get side effects later on!"


"Been on Saphris for almost a year.  Have tried almost all of the others except for Latuda.  My experience is that I have had the best dreams and put on the least amount of weight on this medicine.  Also, not nearly as drowsy."


"I am 19 and have never had problems with my pH balance or YI. I thought my infection was a UTI at first and I took some medicine and drank tons of water. It never went away and I started getting red and swollen so I decided I had a YI. I got the monistat 1 day capsule and I felt great after inserting it at like 9 or 9:30pm. I'm now awake at 2:48 am with some burning and discomfort. Reading the reviews and I'm hoping it goes away."


"I first started with a low hormone pill called Azurette. I was having heavy periods that lasted for a week and terrible acne, so I decided to try Yaz and my doctor prescribed me Gianvi, first month my face was completely clear and my period used to last 3 days max but my anxiety and mood changes got worse and my sex drive went from 10 to zero because I was very dry, also noticed my skin got really dry too and I looked like a 60 year old lady!"


"Yesterday I was exhausted so the itching and burning didn't last long since I fell asleep. Tonight it was horrible, I just took a shower to clean it all off, that seemed to help some. I'm wondering if they need to recall their product or something. I've used it in the past and was fine.  Maybe they added and ingredient than what used to be in it.  All I have noticed is most of the reviews are pretty current so I'm starting to question what is wrong with the batch."


"I'm on Flexeril generic brand for muscle spasms l take 5mg three times a day and it's not helping me at all it barely knicks my pain does anyone know what does work cause l need something a lot stronger"


"I just started belviq today I'm a 39 yr old diabetic woman and struggle with my weight all of my life but it got worse after having my first of 3 kids, it really became harder. I was a little scared as I have never taken diet pills before so I'm extremely nervous. But after reading most of the reviews took some of the edge off. I'm at 317 lbs and I'm so excited to see my results, headed for the gym now, I will keep you updated..."


"This pill is the WORST. I just started my third month and have so much stress and anxiety. The pill has helped with my periods but the toll it has put on my body is not worth it. I had started a new job around the time I was put on the pill & associated the stress to my job and school, I was WRONG. My face is always breaking out, except when I'm on my period (I'm assuming is because I'm on the placebo pill those 4 days). I'm waiting for my third month checkup to allow my body to adjust to the pill but I will come off this as soon as I meet with my Doctor. I was naive and didn't do any research on the pill. After reading these reviews, I regret not looking into it and saving myself this emotional distress."


"1st day of MS Contin 30mg twice a day.  I have been taking 6 Percocet a day and still in substaintial pain.  So far with this new drug I am still in pain, but very manageable.

I am heading for lower back procedures and possible surgery, hope to be off or at least reduce pain medicines over the next few month, but for now I will take manageable pain."


"I have been on this medicine for about 15 years now with very few flare ups. The down side to this medicine is the injection site but with that aside it has worked well for me."


"I took this drug at night and immediately went to sleep. When it became time to wake up the next morning I felt like I was in another world. It literally felt like the world was upside down. I couldn't stand in the shower and ended up collapsing in bed with only a half wet bath robe. I couldn't move and could barely pull cover over top of my immobile body. I had severe pains in my body and especially my legs. I didn't even begin to feel coherent until 3pm. I never took another dose. However, the following night I had insomnia and didn't sleep a wink for two days. This is a strong medicine. "


"Crestor was doing a very good job in bringing my total cholesterol from 247 to 171. However, after a year and a half I could not stretch without pulling a muscle. I am 104 lbs. So the dosage was reduced to 1/2 of a 5mg tablet, which did not work, my number came up to 219.  I also have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), recently I got a bad GERD pain in my chest, I had to take an antacid before, during and after I ate. When I quit Crestor the pain and the head confusion went away. I felt great.  Now my numbers from exercise, eating the right foods that help lower LDLs and raise HDLs have got my total to 236 with all LDLs in normal range with my HDLs high.  My doctor is now trying me on fibrates."


"I started having Panic Attacks after a bad break up and tried everything on the market. My day was virtually one attack after another and I was at my wits end! I was so desperate that I even tried hypnosis. I had to change doctors for insurance purposes and in the initial visit he suggested Brintellix. I was very skeptical since I had tried so many. I figured I'd be taking Xanax forever. That was well over a year ago and Brintellix has changed my life! My insurance did not initially cover the medication but my doctor submitted an appeal and it was approved. He also gave me a coupon from the manufacturer and my copay is $25. A small price to pay for a Anxiety free life!!!"


"I have been on this medication for 4 months now. It has been the first antidepressant to not only help with my everyday anxiety, depression and panic attacks but I have also had no side effects after taking it for the first month. I was overeating before I started with this medication and since I am no longer depressed all the time I have been able to lose some weight and get back to a more average weight for my height. I did have some sexual side effects throughout the first month but my body has adjusted and I no longer have those issues. I take this with Trazodone at bedtime and have also been sleeping a lot better since I started my medications. I would recommend giving it a try if you are dealing with anxiety or panic attacks."


"The side effects of joint pain, upper back pain, chills, digestive issues stii haunt one month after I took the medication. The side effects were horrible!"


"The only cough syrup I have ever used that works every time."


"I've had my liletta for almost 3 months now and everything is great. The insertion process isn't pleasant but it was pretty quick. I'd say a 4 or 5 on a scale from 1-10 and but just for a minute. I had a lot of cramping afterward for several days and I felt light headed after the procedure (eat something before, take 800 mg of ibuprofen & stay hydrated!)

I have had some irregular bleeding but it's been light & infrequent. Definitely manageable. I love having birth control that I don't have to think about! The only negative side effect that I've noticed is that my skin is more oily than before when I was on the pill."


"Oracea worked perfectly for clearing up my rosacea. I used it for 4 years. Now Obamacare has screwed everything up so bad, insurance companies do not cover it anymore.  I can't afford it. rosacea is back.  Guess I am just going to have to be ugly because nothing else seems to work."


"I was on this for 1 week and it helped within that time, though I was switched off it due to my side effects which included a loss of 13 lbs in 6 days, awful headaches, and insomnia. If you don't get those side effects, it is well worth persisting on."


"I definitely want to share my experience...it seems I'm one of the few who didn't have any negative side effects from it.  Had sex on 7/22 and the condom broke.  Took Plan B about 8 hours later and spent the next week freaking out that I may be pregnant.  My period runs like clockwork, but I've never really paid attention to when I'm ovulating, but I estimated that I may have ovulated the day before I had sex.  Like I said, I had NO side effects.  I lost my appetite, but I'm attributing that to the severe anxiety I was experiencing.  I was due for my period on 7/31, and started bleeding fairly heavily a few hours ago, so a few days early.  Just because the side effects aren't there doesn't mean the pill isn't working."


"was prescribed this medication for a UTI. Never had this pill before.  OMG...I was nauseous 24/7 with chest pains and only took it for 3 days!. Also gastro issues and feeling like you are in a fog....I always got CIPRO for this type of E coli infection. Don't know why my doctor gave me this horrible medicine.  Called today for different medication because I am not sure if the infection is cleared up.  Pain is gone but that is all. Wouldn't recommend this."


"I'm only 18 and this guy and I had sex on 2/26 and we didn't use a condom because he didn't have one. We used the pull out method. He didn't finish in my which was good, but I got worried about pre cum pregnancy. I was already supposed to be getting my period any day now. But just in case I went to the store the next day and got plan b. I was crazy worried about getting pregnant because I am only 18. I had some nausea the next couple days and freaked out thinking it was morning sickness or something. I was bloated and had crazy cravings. I gained a like 4 pounds and freaked out. I was thinking of the absolute worst possibilities. But thankfully, 5 days later I came home from school and checked and voil"


"I started having horrible allergy/sinus problems in April of this year. I was having horrible migraine-like sinus headaches every single day. I tried EVERYTHING: Benadryl, Tylenol Sinus & Congestion, Sudafed PE, Advil Sinus & Cold, prescription Claritin, and a whole lot of natural remedies such as Apple Cider Vinegar (horrible taste ugh) and Cayenne Pepper. Then the doctor gave me Allegra D-24 hour and I was cured within an hour! It was amazing! I recently ran out and on day 2 my horrible headaches were back. I went to the doctor and she refilled my Allegra D-24 hour and I was feeling normal again in an hour! I highly recommend this! (The Allegra D-12 hour did not work for me only the 24 hour version.)"


"For years, I have had L1-L2 pain from a compression fracture and moderate disc degeneration. The pain relief from this is so much better than anything else I have taken, and I can go about my normal life without feeling drugged up like Oxycontin or other narcotic pain killers.  Not 100% relief yet though.  I've only had it for a few weeks and my doctor and I are still working to find the right dosage.  I'm on 15mg every 8 hours at the moment and will probably move up to 20mg soon.  It's very promising though."


"This medication worked great for me to get rid of my headache. When I take it before I feel a bad migraine coming on, it alleviates it before it gets bad. My only complaint about this medication is I get really bad heart burn and I really do not sleep that well while I am on it. I guess you can%u2019t have everything."


"I'm on my third set of shots,and I'm experiencing a few problems, and I don't know if these are severe and should I be worried....on my left side my scalp is a little  raw I have a huge knot behind my ear, I'm getting more knots in my head iIm nauseated dizzy have diarrhea, I can't sleep,  I can't brush my hair.....my left side hurts this is the worst headache I have had yet, my neck hurts, my left side is numb the left side of my face is swollen my eye is swollen also only the left side.   I get my next round of shots in March, it will be my fourth set of shots I haven't had side effects like this before can any body help me????"


"I was prescribed 400mg/day of lyrica for severe peripheral neuropathy of my feet.  Prior to Lyrica I was taking 60mg/day of methadone with significant relief but with plenty of room for improvement.  With the addition of Lyrica to my Methadone regimen, my relief now stands at approx. 80% analgesia which is a God send considering the severity of my pain.  As a welcome side benefit, significant anxiety, hot flushes and insomnia were relieved as well.  For me, Lyrica has been something of a miracle drug."


"Currently 7th day of the pill.  I am having a hard time sleeping and depressed.  There is this throbbing pressure between my stomach and chest (like a hungry feeling all the time).  My back and neck muscle is aching."


"I've been on this medication almost a full month. I never feel hungry and have been eating WAY less than I ever have, however the scale has not moved. Bad heartburn has been my only side effect. I'll try it one more month and then if no weight loss, I'm going to stop. Disappointed...and I had to pay $1,000 out of pocket!"


"After I was in a severe car accident 8 years ago I've had chronic back pain and muscle spasms which has made it very hard to sleep. I am in the medical field and have tried lots of over the counter medicines and have also been prescribed medication however since taking Sominex I have been able to sleep through the night and I don't wake up groggy! Love it!"


"I had protected intercourse a day before my scheduled period and the condom broke. I freaked out and it was the 1st time it have ever happened to me. So within a hour I took Plan B One Step and later on that day I experienced nausea, tiredness, a little diarrhea and tender breasts. So within 5 days (my period came on 5 days late). I had bleeding and cramping, the bleeding lasted for 6 days (I'm guessing the 6 day bleeding will be considered a period). It have been a month since the mishap, now I'm waiting for my scheduled period for this month(December). It says it will cause menstrual changes, so now I just have to wait."


"I have emtophobia, that is, a pervasive fear of vomiting. I do not know if this affects vomiting, but if I feel nauseous, Benadryl works wonders. My stomach settles right down and my anxiety lowers just enough for me to deal with it without the use of benzodiazepines."


"I started Zoloft before my 3rd child was born. I've had depression throughout my life and a major breakdown after my 1st child's birth. Noticed an improvement within days, and husband noticed huge diff. Dry mouth and increased appetite has cycled through the years on occasion. But the big side effect for me was insomnia. I thought it was my little one getting me up every 2 hours, but realized that taking the medicine at night was the cause. Switching to morning dose made such a difference. I do notice I don't sleep well if I take it after noon or 1pm. Some family members had tried it with no success. Give dosage and timing a chance. It has literally saved my life. I still feel emotional at times, but can cope with issues and heaviness in life has eased."


"i love my skyla! the insertion was not the easiest. it felt very uncomfortable and the cramps afterwards were awful. but i only spotted for a few days.

my monthlys are a little heavy and long but ive only had my skyla for almost 2 months so im still trying to get used to it.

i have no mood swings either!"


"i used this as a treatment for my acne and pms symptoms. i dont believe it! this medicine is a miracle! my acne is completely gone! ( ive suffered from acne since i was in 4th grade, doctor medicated cream didnt work on my skin! 14 years ive suffered from acne) and noq my acne completely gone, and not only my acne completely gone, my pores also become invincible. say good bye to my nasty oily skin! now i only wash my face with warm water! (no soap no toner or chemicals thing whatsoever) with yasmin my pms sympton and cramps are also gone! this is the best medicine that work! it balance your hormon and reduce oily skin!"


"For me, I'm happy with having the nexplanon. There are a lot of negative reviews about it, but it effects everyone differently!! I haven't had a period since I've had it, and it's almost been a year. I do get random cramps from time to time, but that's because I also have ovary cysts. Which this can cause, but I've had them way before I decided to get on it. I haven't gotten pregnant while on this, so that's a plus. But I have had a smooth ride with this birth control so far! No weight gain, no period, barely any cramps. But, this does change the lining of your uterus to have a lot more mucus, and that does sorta spot out from time to time. It's not horrible, but definitely a little weird. Like i said, though, it effects everyone different!"


"totally took the craving for alcohol away.  kept sober for two years - started playing with it after that and stopped taking it - only to start drinking again.  good to take when you are getting some support as well."


"I had a very nasty sinus infection and now have a pretty bad cold with Post Nasal Drip/Nasal Congestion . Using this daily as prescribed from my doctor has cut down on the nasal congestion, and the sore throat I'd had continuously because of the post nasal drip. Can't speak to it's effectiveness for allergies, but for cold/infection based congestion it's allowed me to sleep through the night."


"The pressure in my left eye was 28, right eye 24, after 1 month on zioptan L21, R21. I get blurry vision, but it passes. But my insurance does not want to pay for this medicine."


"Very active and fit- 37 yrs old and have been on Aromasin for almost 3mo. I was on Tamoxifen for 5 years previously. It was a cake walk compared to Aromasin. I haven't slept through the night a single night since starting A. My hands are swollen and weak and they ache all the time. I have joint pain all over and am terribly stuff when I sit in the same position for long. I'm tired and have a hard time working out (I used to live for this)  My vision is blurry sometimes.  This blows but I'm hoping the SEs will improve soon."


"One of the major side effects that I have experienced is a total abhorrence to cigarettes.  As a heavy smoker for almost 40 years and who has tried to stop many times, I was amazed at how easy it was for me to quit once I started on Zytram (Canadian name for tramadol).  To this day, I have no wish or urge for a cigarette and find the smell to be repulsive."


"I am a 20 year old man, going to university and had or still have troubles concentrating with my ADHD, mostly staying on one subject. Started taking Dexedrine, first it made me restless and gave lots of anxiety. Could not hold up a normal conversation or sit still, it made me feel uncomfortable. Then tried Concerta it was effective somewhat but did not help as much as I had hoped, could not notice much of a effect. Ritalin gives me the concentration when I need it most. "


"What a great antidepressant! No side effects and I actually feel happy. My mood swings have improved and I feel calm and happy inside. Things that used to irritate me, don't anymore. I can tell I have less of an appetite and more energy. I am on 1 x 50 mg a day. If you have had bad luck with side effects and antidepressants, you need to try this. I applaud Pristiq."


"I began taking my Synthroid three weeks ago and I feel great. First I began breaking my 25 mcg pills into quarters and started out taking only a 1/4 pill. I do this in the morning with a glass of water. I am now taking one 25 mcg pill. My sleeping has improved, I have more energy, my skin looks better and my face does not look tired,. I refused to take this drug initially when I was first diagnosed in 2011 because of a bad scare taking the generic brand, so I let my new meds sit for six months before trying this brand. It works wonders for me and being a life-long gym and karate guy, I have more energy to do laps in the pool and do weights too. I have taken iodine and it works ok, but nothing like my Synthroid. Time will tell."


"I have had Implanon since June 10th 2012. I haven't had my period once, not sure if that's a good thing. I haven't spotted, but I'm not complaining. I have not got any acne. I have however gained almost 100 pounds. And I haven't really been able to lose weight while on the implant. And just recently my sex drive has almost nearly disappeared."


"I have been taking Wellbutrin for 8 plus years. Then went to SR, then XL.  Helped with my ADHD with Adderall too.   Went off for about a year and started back.
To save money went to generic 150mg XL - they were great.  When Dr. suggested increasing back to 300mg daily (as previously) I agreed. I started taking the 300mg XL generics - the symptoms returned.  I noticed when I opened the bottle there as a noxious odor given off.  After 4 weeks couldn't stand the smell and returned the rest of the pills to my pharmacy.  They replaced them and said they would look into the problem.  The 150 mg SR generics stink too. Only the 150mg XL generics don't."


"I've been on Belviq for 5 days.  I'm taking it for thyroid related weight gain. I'm 39, 5'2", and 30 lbs overweight - diet and exercise have not worked. The first few days were rough.  Severe dizziness, headaches, etc. In general, I could barely function, mostly because of the dizziness.  Now at day 5, I'm feeling much better, no headaches, dizziness is greatly improved, etc.  I have lost 1lb. in 5 days - this is impressive, as I was gaining 2 lbs weekly before Belviq.  I don't have enough time on Belviq to give a real review, just wanted to say hang in there, the side effects will subside after a few days.  Mine were bad, I wanted to stop taking it, luckily I stuck it out.  I'm very excited about what Belviq can help me accomplish!"


"Been on it for 3 months, 20 pound weight gain - always hungry and never full.  No periods, but not worth the weight gain and uncontrollable appetite...  Was managing weight very well prior to implant..."


"Got it put in November 2014, removed January 2016. I had 12 yeast infections, 1 E coli infection. Boobs hurt a week or so before my period then a light menstrual flow, gained 15lbs in my gut only. Insane pain in my right ovary. I hated it. Had implanon before but after 5 mos of bleeding finally got it removed and IUD put in. Removed last week started heavy period right away. I hated it."


"Abreva works like magic! Got a cold sore on saturday and by tuesday it's practically gone! It's worth the $22"


"My wife recently spent a week in the hospital including 3 days in neurological ICU because of a blood clot in her brain. She had 17 mini strokes and almost died. Oh, and she's only 25. She doesn't smoke, didn't hit her head, and no family history of blood clots. The neurosurgeon said it was because of the nuvaring. So please, don't even try it. I don't want anyone to have to go through that"


"Ok so this review is for the women who are mothers like myself and all you keep reading are these horror stories about how painful the process was. I had skyla inserted this morning I was very nervous because all I kept reading was how painful it was. I took 800mg of ibuprofen because that's what they told me when I scheduled the appointment. The whole process took about 5 minutes including the Pap smear and the actual placement I felt ABSOLUTELY NOTHING not a thing (thank goodness!!) no cramping, no bleeding nothing the Pap smear was more uncomfortable but that's just me. It's been a few hours since my appointment and I feel great honestly, let's see how the next days go. I am a mother of 2 with my newborn being 7 weeks old I'm 23yrs old"


"I have been self injecting for 3 years and have had no side effects other then what is to be expected. I find it very helpful in relieving extreme isolated pain with predictable results"


"I absolutely love Addreall. It helps me to complete my tasks and I have no problem skipping it when I don't have any projects or paper work to do. I don't ever think about it when I skip it.
I believe it is a very great medicine for someone who is having a difficulty to focus on one task. Adderall has a bad reputation only because people abuse it. If you overeat, overdo or overtake anything - it will cause harm to your body. So it's not a surprise some people are getting addicted to Adderall. You have to UNDERSTAND why do you need it and why are you taking it. If you don't abuse it, if you take prescribed amount per day and if you skip it on weekends or whenever, you will be perfectly fine and it will serve you well."


"This is the best solution to underarm sweating. I did experience one problem, a little burning under my left arm. After I washed the Drysol off of my left arm and applied some irritation ointment and then the Drysol everything was great. I have been dry all day today and I have only used Drysol for 1 night. I'm so loving this. I can't wait to go to Miami I can wear any shirt or blouse I want. I'm so hyped I give this medication a 2 thumbs up."


"I have been on maprotiline for over 20 years to treat my panic disorder.  It was the only medication that worked and I tried just about all of them ( tricyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, Prozac, Wellbutrin).

Hands down, this medication had the least side effects, and the best coverage.  I have been living a full life, panic free."


"I turned my life around after 35 years of the hell of opiod/methadone dependence.
Vietnam Vet and I had been shot and injured .It started with percocets and percodan, dilaudid and all related drugs. After back surgery, my Dr. stopped my pain meds after 2 years. NONE. I had a profitable  business and could  buy off the street for about 2 years but chasing  drugs and the costs took took all my money.On methadone for 30 years. Tried repeatedly to detox with no luck. A VA  Sadistic DR. decided to completely stop my meth dose (100mg) no taper. After 11 days of hell a friend gave me 8mg suboxone. Except for a bit of constipation, my life is NORMAL. A wonder drug in my case. Many Drs. with just an 8 hour class are able to prescribe from their office."


"It's now day 6 of being on Contrave, my start weight was 176.3 I'm now 170lbs. I'm averaging a pound a day. The nausea I started with lasted for only 3 days. I get this weird feeling that comes over me throughout the day, I just drink more water & it passes. No other side effects so far!"


"I am amazed.  After several months of acute pain, I felt better within a couple of days.  I love this medication."


"I had a very cold and sore throat. For the 1st day I took 2pills before bedtime. Surprised me, next day I felt fresh & not dizzy. I continued 1pill 3 time a day for 3 days. The cold symptoms were gone. Thank for the pharmacist who advised me."


"I've waited for one year smoke free to write this review.  Chantix absolutely works.  It turned me into a suicidal mess for a couple of weeks but it worked.  I was a pack a day smoker since the age of 16 and had tried multiple times to stop.  I tried Wellbutrin, the patch, and anti-anxiety medications but they didn't work.  Stopping for a week or so was easy.  Staying quit is what I couldn't do.  That is until Chantix.  It doesn't seem possible that a year has already passed since I stopped smoking.  However, I feel as though I've never smoked at all.  I have absolutely no desire to smoke. I pushed through it and am proud to say I no longer smoke!"


"I've been on Lyrica almost 3 yrs. It did give me relief from the aches of my Fibromyalgia and I haven't felt like I was in a fog since taking it.

It didn't help with my lower back pain which started to really annoy me 8/08. Doctor put me on Vicodin 10/325 that helped (but started Pristiq about 3 weeks ago which helped this pain.

I also still feel the depression (mainly lack of motivation and concentration problems (not ADD).

I went off the Lyrica for awhile but have since gone back on it. I feel it helps me while I'm on it to stay on it as regular as possible.

No weight gain."


"I'm taking 15mg for ~2 months the problem is that 15mg is not enough for depression and when I take 30MG I will have a lot of anxiety .So it is not bad in low dosage be aware of increased anxiety when you take it in 30MG or more.
I'm thinking to take it in low dosage 15MG with another drugI will check with my PD."


"I received all three injections in my right knee.  I am able to walk long distances without my knee swelling.  I am truly happy with the product"


"It took me a long time before I had the courage to use this product. My Dr mentioned mirovosa to me. I wanted to find out more about it and began researching. After reading all of the horrible reviews I was very scared to even try this. But I was also tired of my red and makeup does not cover well. I was desperate and decided to give it a try.  After the first couple of days I was amazed. Though I kept waiting for the bad to come. So far my face has done pretty good. The mirvosa takes away most of the red.  For once my face looks like it used to before I had rosacea. The huge downfall is it only lasts for about 6 hours. I hope they can improve and make its effectiveness last a lot longer."


"I am sorry to say that this did not work for me. I was so desperate that I got a prescription for antabuse. Now that baby works. Believe you and me if you consume alcohol on this, you will never again do it. But this tablet is not for the fainthearted! Read about on it. I wish everyone luck on this forum but unfortunately campral did not work for me but there are plenty of people it does help so don't feel disheartened on just my review.xx "


"I've had the implant in for 2 years today - and I'm hoping to have it taken out tonight, I've not really had any major problems with the implant, I only have a period for about a week every 3 months so I'm fine with that, however I have put weight on and can't get it off at all, I go to the gym and eat healthy and I only end up putting more weight on! Also, ever since having the implant I've had thrush (yeast infection) about 3 times, and the doctors say it can't be because of the implant however I'm certain it is. I'm always constantly moody and I never even want sex so I'm hoping to have it out just so I can be myself again. I wouldn't have one put in again just because it's so long to put up with but if you're happy being moody for 3 years then go for it."


"I started this medication 'Mefenamic/Ponstan' over 3 months ago and only use it when I am on my period. I have severe cramps and intense pain especially the first day of my period and have tried all kinds of medications to try counter the pain. The pain would be quite intense and leave me practically unable to carry on with my daily routine, instead I would lie around,rolling around in bed withering with the pain. I switched doctors and she recommended this to me, I only take it once,the same day I get my period when I feel the pain escalating, the pill kicks in within 30 minutes and I was amazed with the effects. with no side effects to report I have to say it has been a lifesaver! No other pill has worked for me the way this pill has"


"Been taking Daliresp for about a year. It has definitively helped my breathing. I am diagnosed with severe COPD. This medicine and twice daily nebulizing with Brovana and Budesonide and Ipratropium for rescue has really helped me."


"I am 59 and have been using Viagra 50mg for a few years now.  When I first started taking it, I got quite a bit of blue vision, some mild headache, and stuffy nose.  I've been cutting my 50's in half and take them about 30-60 min before sex.  From the get-go, I have always had nice hard erections that lasted plenty.  Here is what I found can weaken the effect of Viagra: 1) fatty foods - do NOT eat a big greasy burger and then take Viagra expecting a big one...  2) alcohol - I can have a few beers spread over the evening, but any more than that and it lessens the effect, or doesn't last as long as it would normally.  My insurance covers my prescription for only $20, but I only get 6 pills /mo, 18/90day, so I'm going to 100's, still cut them."


"Used as a prep before my colonoscopy. It did what it was supposed to do. I would recommend drinking lots of fluids during the day to stay hydrated. It did not give me stomach cramps like a previous prep I'd used 7 years ago. I mixed it up about 8 hours ahead of time and got it really chilled in the fridge. Also, drink it with a straw as you bypass a lot of taste buds that way! It is very salty, but wasn't intolerable for me."


"The taste was terrible, like drinking salt water-which I guess is what it is.  I could barely get the second dose down. After the second dose I had 30 minutes of uncontrolled muscle spasms from shoulders to toes, my blood pressure shot up to 169/97 after the last dose and remained high up to the time of my procedure the next day-159/104."


"Gained 80lbs due to disabling injury and several surgeries and lack of inactivity. Have been on phentermine for 1 week. Had headache first two days, no other side effects except only sleep about 4 hours a night but feel rested. Anyway I've lost 10lbs so far. You do have to eat because if I don't make myself I wont. Have energy but not nervous, have high blood pressure (under control with medicines for years) no affect on it at all so far but keep it checked daily."


"This medication is slowly but surely bringing me back to life. I've been going through a flare for about 5 months, with no resolve. Even tried depo medrol- intramusclelar shot. Which did nothing. I see reviews of people advising caution and saying you should NEVER take this drug. But what do you do if you're a 29yr old mom of 3 young children? Who works full time? Who can barely get out of bed? I will happily take moon face, happily meal plan to control weight gain, happily lose a little sleep. I will happily deal with these things in order to STAND without falling over, rock my baby to sleep without agonizing shoulder pain, make my children dinner and work! For me the benefits outweigh the risks! Do what is right for you!"


"I have tried many pain meds that had so many adverse effects until Oxycodone .I take 4 -30mg.tabs a day for the past 6 yrs.This has been a really good therapeutic pain reliever for me this unlike a lot of pain pills doesn't seem to lose it potency over time. I'm 65 yrs.old I have chronic crippling Rheumatoid arthritis as well as Diabetes neuropathy pain this medicine has helped do much.The biggest problem is finding a pharmacist  that will fill the prescription. I'm am lucky to have a pharmacist that will.I don't worry about being reliant on this as long as I can fill it & take as directed."


"I've been on Lamictal for almost 15 years and have had almost no side effects. Of all the drugs I've been on (trust me, I've been on a lot) this one has definitely worked the best. "


"I've been using Portia since 2011. I absolutely love it! Short and light periods and no cramps!"


"Started taking Votrient 800 mg last year after 23 days had to stop due to high blood pressure and got a fistula. 3 months later started back on at 400 mg. Seems to be doing better and taking 2 blood pressure medications to control it. Normal side effects like the ones I read about in this site. Last CT no major growths of my Sarcomas."


"I had a wisdom tooth extracted last year and I was prescribed Lortab 7.5 and I remember waking up in excruciating pain when it wore off and even when it didn't hurt, it would still throb. The only thing that helped the throbbing pain was ibuprofen. I had another wisdom tooth extracted yesterday and they asked me if Lortab was ok so I shared my experience and asked her for vicoprofen. Best decision I've ever made. No pain or throbbing, even after the 4-6 hour dose wears off."


"I feel so sad. I've been on this medicine for 8 weeks. I don't sleep through the night (but am not tired during the day), have been having more bad dreams than usual, and am more irritable. I take it for major depression/anxiety and started on 50mg, but my doctor upped it to 100mg.

Sincerely,
tired of trying meds"


"I have a blown out knee and major back issues needing surgery on my back and a knee replacement also two out of four left shoulder ligaments are torn in half. If not for Vicodin I would not make it through a day. Only side effect I have once in a while is constipation and upset stomach. I've been on this pain regiment for four years. There are good days and real bad days where nothing helps."


"I tried it for 1 month.  I drank tons of water.   I was extremely tired all day, but could not sleep through the night.  Kidneys constantly felt like I was getting stones. I felt bruised for weeks after cessation.  I would rather have a migraine!"


"I had Skyla inserted back in January, and the doctor gave me Cytotec (1 the night before and the morning of procedure), she also gave me Norco to take an hour before the procedure. During the procedure she also put a bit of numbing medication onto my cervix, the whole actual insertion process probably took 30 seconds, and the overall procedure, MAYBE 5 minutes if that. It wasn't exactly a walk in the park with the pain, but it was definitely tolerable. I've had a few cramps each month, but nothing crazy and 2 periods since the insertion. So far, I absolutely love it and would recommend it to everyone! No scares and my hormones are normal! I am planning on getting it once this one expires. Don't let the reviews scare you!"


"I agree with the person who stated there must be a quality control issue as sometimes it feels as if I never took the medicine at all.  Next script I am going to check the capsules just so I can be sure.  Hydration may be an issue as well."


"I have taken this medicine off and on many times, works wonders, I always have refills if it comes back!  It's definitely my go to!"


"I have had an okay time with this medication. My back pain has been so severe that I have been on opiates for about 5 years."


"I am so glad I found this post.  I was reading all the comments as I was sipping this crap down.  It is absolutely horrible and disgusting.  The worst thing I EVER put into my mouth.  I poured the solution into a 32oz plastic drink container I had in the house and put ice in it and emptied bottled water that was really cold.   As I was drinking (sipping) it, I kept adding more bottled water to continue diluting it.  All in all, I poured 5 bottled watered into the cup and drank it all down.  Now I am waiting, so far, it is about 30 minutes and I feel some discomfort, but not bad."


"Was put on this due to terrible migraines. Took it for 8 months and stopped recently. Yes, my migraine wasn't as bad as how it was before but my period was very irregular. At some point, I didn't get it for 2 months THEN 3 months and it would scared the heck out of me. I would get bad cramps and my breast  would be so tender & painful for weeks!!! Also, I noticed that my eating habit has gotten worst, I became tired but sleepless and often get anxiety attacks. I just couldn't take it anymore so I decided to stop it before it gets worst."


"I took the first pill this morning with food. I feel very light headed kinda dizzy and kinda nauseous.  I think I'll have to go home from work  because I feel so tired as well. Don't think this drug is for me."


"I have been on this medicine for a week.  I have no energy and I only sleep about 4 hours a night.  I can fall asleep but can't stay asleep.  I think I am going to ask my doctor to switch me to something else.  I can't focus very well with this medicine.  "


"Works good for me."


"Normal side effects from Sprintec 28 pills. Took pills on time everyday. The first week of taking the pills, I experienced some minor mood swings & bloating but that was about it. I've had slight cravings for chocolate. Maintained my usual diet & exercise. No weight gain or weight lost. No increase or decrease of acne. Experienced minor spotting the week before my period. Other than that, so far so good.

If you're looking for any benefits outside of birth control, this is not the pill for you. If you're looking for a birth control that doesn't disrupt your regular everyday routine, I recommend Sprintec 28. Of course, pills effect everyone differently. I mentally prepared myself for all the negative side effects that might occur just to find that there really weren't any."


"This is wonderful for pain management.This is a drug thaght actually KILLS pain!

But be warned, it does have a high potential for addiction.

It truly took all my pain away."


"I started these pills 7 months ago, the first 3 months were awful, l got strong migranes and a lot of nausea. When I started the 4th pack I tried eating a small meal before taking the pill and noticed the effects were a lot less then they were when I took the pill with an empty stomach. Now I get no side effects and my periods are very regular. And no they don't make you gain weight as long as you're eating healthy and balanced meals "


"I am a 32 year old nurse and mom of 5. Before I started taking fastin,  I was 269 pounds.  I'm only 5foot 4 inches so needless to say I was huge. I was in size 24 jeans. I began taking these as a last ditch effort to help me lose weight and feel better about myself.   This week I weighed in at 187. (I recommend only weighing once a week on the same day before you eat or drink anything).  I am now in a small size 16, which are big on me.  I will agree that it makes your heart feel like it is going to pound out of your chest,  but that is how I felt when I exercised. I would be huffing and puffing and barely able to stand.  So I feel that in order toactually burn off the fat,  you have to pump the blood harder and faster. Works for the obese."


"Ive been taking this shot since April 2016 and i swear i started bleeding June 4 and i havent stopped. I have jabbing pain all the time.  I never know when Im going to need a pad. I may go half the day without any bleeding and then then go to the bathroom and bam blood. I recommend not getting this thing it is absolutely awful :("


"I found this medication clouds my negative thoughts, the bad thoughts are there but very foggy, definitely helped me."


Chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine

"I had a severe sinus infection that would never go away. Finally the doc prescribed this medicine. I was a little apprehensive about buying meds from a compound pharmacy, but I'm glad I did. Although my insurance did not cover the meds, I'm glad I paid the $50 because I felt better after my first dose! This is my third day on the meds and I can breathe at night without waking up to blow my nose and I do not feel stuffy. I love this medicine!"


"I was prescribed Topamax as a Migraine preventative and experienced just about every side effect. I started 25mg/day at night for 7 days, moved up to 75mg after 3 weeks and remained there. Within 48 hours I was didn't have a headache at all, but was experiencing side effects of tingling fingers, no appetite and change in taste of foods/carbonated beverages. I did have a  hard time concentrating, I'd get confused and would randomly slur words. I weighted 120-ish when I started and within a few months, was 110 or less. I did work out and noticed no matter how hard I pushed, I didn't sweat and randomly got dizzy. Side effects are no joke, but you adjust after  a few weeks."


"My husband took this for the first time last night. I am a very satisfied wife today.  His confidence is the best part. Works great. He had a little headache today but worth it for him."


"I have been diagnosed with ADHD (due to chronic, extreme lack of concentration), depression and anxiety. About 2 years ago, I began taking, by prescription, Effexor XR 75mg/day. My doctor at the time did not know much about SSRI's. The Effexer was working great but, she decided to send me to a counselor who cannot write prescriptions. My "doctor" stopped my Effexor, cold turkey, for no apparent reason, knowing counselor's cannot give it to me. I immediately began having extreme withdrawal symptoms. My every move caused me to hear and feel electrostatic "ticks". My head, ears, and jaw felt it was going to explode from pressure, and I was weak and uncoordinated. I honestly thought I was dying for over 2 weeks. I'm now taking Lexapro, Adderal, and Valium."


"I am on day 7 and more miserable than when I started taking the drug. I have had headaches, trouble getting to sleep, stomachache, heart palpitations, and I think I have even noticed more hair falling out than usual. My tonsils are still swollen and sore throat is still present, but I have gotten a yeast infection because all the good bacteria in my vagina have apparently been killed, so I'm out of balance. Miserable. I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow, to see if I can get something else. Should have done it days ago."