"I am 25, and I had the Mirena inserted 8 weeks after my second son was born. I was prepared for a painful experience, but as I sat there preparing myself for pain, I was relieved when the M.D. said okay done, and I had felt nothing. I bled heavily for about a month after insertion, and one small period the next month, but after this, no periods. I've managed to lose my baby weight, back at 135lbs. Of course I'm tired I have one son who is 2 1/2 and another is 10 months old. Any hair loss I had was coordinated with stopping breast feeding, and so far no cramping/migraines outside the normal. So overall I'm completely happy with my choice of the Mirena."


"I'm been taking Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PREP) now for over 3 years. It's kept me HIV negative, thankfully.  However, the longer I'm on it the more issues I have with sleep and irritability...  I also feel like I'm not very enthusiastic as I was before taking PREP.  This can all be tied to the sleep problems that I feel are a side affect of TRUVADA.  So I'm not completely free of side affects. But I am glad that their is a pill we gay men can take to protect us from HIV."


"I am 22 and I had my period for 5 weeks straight so I went to the doctor and they told me I lost so much blood I had to get a blood transfusion then they put me on Provera 10mg 3 x a day for 2 months. At first it stopped the bleeding for a month but then the Provera stopped working so my Dr. switched me on birth control and that doesn't work either. I've been bleeding for a month now. I don't know what to do."


"This medication has not helped with my Neuropathy. I'm using in conjuncture with Lortab and Gabapentin. It does help me sleep, but no real relief from the burning and pain."


"They started me on 50mg twice during the day and 100mg at night and at first it worked miracles.  Eliminated my panic attacks, I slept regularly again for the first time in ages.  But over time the effects came back and as I'm typing this I'm even having a panic attack.  And now I am up to 200mg twice during the day and 400mg at night."


"I will say that i was skeptical about this med. I have taken everything under the sun for depression/bi-polar. I was on wellbutrin and abilify and i liked the abilify but found there was no real improvement in my ability to control my anger. I know alot of that comes from within but i need to knwo what it feels like first to be able to know how to recognize when i am going to far. I have been off kilter for so long that the anger felt "normal", the depression felt "normal" and the suicidal tendancies felt "normal".

After about 2 weeks of taking this I feel better. I was just thinking about the last time I thought about suicide and it has been a bit. (it was seriously everyday several times a day). I don't feel the urge to cut myself."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I had read good comments about Suprep... in fact one was, “I love this!”.  All I can say is that this person could NOT have been a super-taster as 25% of us are.
It smelled kind of good.
I followed all the directions explicitly.  Throughout the day, I had 14 additional cups of clear liquid (about 8 being filtered water) plus the 5 cups of water taken with Suprep), so I feel I was properly hydrated.  The clear liquid included chicken broth and light apple juice since I was told you need salt and sugar to avoid a headache.
I got nauseated, a headache and after the 2nd dose (which I dreaded taking after my experience with the 1st dose) threw up 3 times.
Five years ago, I used GaviLyte and had no nausea, headache or throwing up.
Suprep was recommended, so I went with it.  NEVER AGAIN!
I heard that doctors like it because it does a good job of cleaning out the colon.  I agree with the quote, “AT WHAT PRICE GLORY?”!
From now on, I will stick with GaviLyte!"


"Stopped smoking 6 days ago without the anxiety I usually get while trying to quit."


"This is the first form of hormonal birth control I have been on. I'm 27. I love it. I have had no negative side effects at all. I normally have bad PMS and mood swings and bad cramping.  My doctor has me using it in a way I only get a period every 3 months.  It has normalized my mood which is the main thing I was hoping for besides not getting pregnant. I have to switch though because there is no generic and my insurance only covers $10 of it. So it's expensive for me."


"35 year old female. Tumor in chest wall with cancerous nodes on lung wall. Treatment schedule was so easy. Once every 3 weeks. I felt great. NO side effects. NEVER sick. NO hair loss. Worked fulltime throughout. Taken with Xeloda. Unfortunately my cancer is more aggressive than the treatment. It only slowed the progression. Not a cure for me but definitely give it a try. Loved it! Would have given it a 10 if it worked."


"My doctor started me on Zoloft for longstanding low-level depression that was increasing due to menopause, and for possible migraine prevention. It did nothing for the migraines, but it has definitely improved my mood. I started on a 50 mg dose and the doctor had me increase it to 100 mg after a few weeks. Still no migraine relief, but I the holidays didn't depress me as they always have since my father passed away. I did notice trouble sleeping, but taking it in the morning instead of at night helps with that. Also a slight weight gain. I might try going back to 50 mg if the doctor okays it. It seemed to be enough, and I don't want to over-medicate."


"I've been on Ocella for two days, but those two days my doctor advised me to take a double dose (two pills a night) for these first 2 nights. So far I've had bad nausea, dizziness, headaches, and been extremely tired. I hope that when I start a regular dose these side effects will go away."


"Just started the 1mg estradiol patch, at age 46. Post hysterectomy. Has anyone had abdominal pain from it?"


"I started this pill a little less than a year ago, about six months after becoming sexually active. I have never had any problems with this pill. I was on Accutane for almost a year and even it didn't clear my face up as much as Tri-Sprintec has. It has also made my periods perfect, they last 5-6 days and are super light. My weight has not changed at all. I have noticed my sex drive has gone down but it works great for a contraceptive. I stopped using protection (condoms) about 4 months ago and am still baby free! This pill is wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap and effective contraceptive or acne fix."


"Yup , burning and itching worse then the actual infection .. never again"


"Paresthesia in hands and feet
tremors."


"sertraline is the best thing I ever been on. it helped me get through the car wreck mom and I had been in and it helped me get through my rape. Sadly I even tried to kill myself. Now  I've been on sertraline for 10 years or more I am better than ever and I am more happier.
"


"If you're reading this, it's most likely bc you're freaking out. You took it wanna know if it works or deciding if you should take it, so I'll share my story. Had my period 6/11, had sex 6/28. Realized the jerk had taken the condom off during some point of the intercourse once he "pulled out" and his business was all over me. The next day about 22 hours later, I took plan b. Felt NOTHING. No bleeding, no cramps. Kinda felt like my period was coming but it never did. 16 days later it finally came! Plan B works! Also as a tip, stay calm and if necessary try to induce your period."


"Spiriva works well for me. I have early stage Emphysema. No more breathlessness. I take it first thing in the morning. Rarely use my Ventolin inhaler now and other than an itchy nose, no side effects. I am a pensioner and the government pays almost all of the cost."


"I was previously on Tri- Previfem, and had horrible acne, cramps, and mood swings on it. Switched to Orsythia and I am currently on the third week. My acne is totally gone, I've gotten one pimple this month (I would get 7-10 while on Tri-Previfem. No more mood swings and I am totally satisfied with it."


"This worked wonderfully for me!!"


"I have had 2 left knee reconstructions and was prescribed Vicodin 10/325. After a few short weeks I was already immune to the dosage and had to start taking more. Although it works great for body pain, I have a killer headache and no appetite once it wears off. When I have a few good days that are pain free and I don't use the medication I feel like I'm going through withdrawls."


"I have had intermitant Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) since 2012 presenting with viral-like symptoms. My ID Dr. found that a local reknowned University is treating CFS with Anti-Virals and we decided to give it a shot. It took about 4 months to work but at the moment I am currently in a 7 month remission which is unprecedented(the longest remission previous was 2 months.)

I still have the fear that my symptoms may one day return but at the moment it looks like Valtrex is keeping them at bay. For CFS sufferers who test positive for HSV-1, HHV 6, EBV etc., I would recommend asking your Dr. about this medicine."


"I love you diazepam.  Taken only as needed and makes me feel human again.  Menieres so depressing, I will take any small  side effects happily.  Had menieres for over 25 years.   "


"I have been taking Pylera for 6 days and besides dry mouth general feeling of being ill I noticed my tongue is getting dark (a known side effect) this is a very difficult medication to take for 10 days, however, I will continue in hopes the H. Pylori bacteria will be eradicated."


"I was on Byetta for two years.  It was a nightmare with a very bad ending. Perhaps it did control my sugars, as the A1C's were stable during this time, but the first 6 months was miserable with the constant nausea and vomiting.  Sometimes in public places.  The nausea was acute and non-manageable except to throw up and get it over with.  That was slowly conquered and then wore off after my body got used to it.  I became aware of the FDA reports that this drug can cause pancreatitis. I had my pancreatic enzymes checked (I'm a medical technologist in a hospital laboratory) and my lipase had shot up to 2000 u/ml. The normal is around 200u/ml. Had my Doctor change me to Januvia. Okay now."


"I have been taking Pradaxa for around six months now with no problems. I just hate the packaging. It is very hard to open, it hurts my fingers, and its inefficient. Some days I feel like I can't take my medicine. It should not have to feel like a hassle...especially if I have to be on this medication for the rest of my life."


"My doctor just pulled this today. I was on it for four months. I thought it was working well at first, but it ended up making me feel flat with a chronic flu. My muscles hurt so bad.  It also made me severely itchy. There were times I would itch myself bloody. Totally not worth it!"


"This drug works well "short term". As all of the literature you have read about it says. However, "Short Term" is ambiguous. For some people "Short Term" might mean it retains it's efficacy for 2 years without problem as it did for me. If it seems you have been on this for years and it's still working, don't fool yourself. 2 Important things to note.

1. Tolerance withdrawal - Doctors will never tell you about this, some don't even acknowledge that it exists. This means that when your body has developed tolerance to this medicine, even though you keep taking your steady dose, you will start to experience god awful withdrawal symptoms. Believe it.

2. Taking over 1.5-2mg per day does not provide any benefit."


"I've been on zoloft for since October  29th so about 3 months and I'm not as suicidal but the depression hasn't really gone away (I'm on 50mgs so maybe it's just talking longer  to set in"


"Although I am totally stable on this medication, feel great in fact, I have gained weight (40 pounds to be exact).  I take 40 Mg, for about two months now.  I'd give it a 10 but for the weight gain (never been overweight in my life!) which is driving me crazy, especially since my appetite is way down.  My dr is adding Wellbutrin to it.  I am bipolar II.  Been on almost everything else, bad side effects, especially on Abilify.  Good luck. I had hoped to lose weight, but it looks like I'm predisposed to weight gain."


"I've been on Accutane for 10 months on the higher dosage at 80mg. I've now had to wait two months to get an appointment with my dermotolagist and during these two months my acne is slowly, but surely coming back."


"Nausea/ vomiting.  Took tablet 45 minutes before lunch time and I still needed to slow down to avoid build nausea toward Cheerios and a banana.  Lunch is 50 minutes long and it still did not curb nausea with food I considered safe.  Thinking there might still be some coverage 6 hours later I tried eating a carrot but my body quickly rejected it."


"I enjoy this birth control. I was apprehensive to using it because of the reviews, but it's kind of luck when it comes to taking any form of birth control. I went with nuvaring because my my mom used it and said she had no side effects. A bit of background info: we both suffer from severe depression.

I've been using it for two months. There are only a few effects I've experienced: breast growth, a few weeks light period, increase in sex drive, maybe motion sickness. The long period comes from me trying to cheat the system and insert it early to end my period on the 4th week, which is safe. I think all it did was slow it down. With the motion sickness, I don't know if it's the BC, but I experience car sickness when I drive now."


"Wanted to say that this medication works, as long as you take it for how long the doc say it is for. I only got one of the side effects and I wish I rather got diarrhea or headaches. (I have chronic migraines already and gallbladder issues so nothing I haven't handled with before) But no my unfortunate butt had to get vaginal itching, which in my opinion is the worst. I brought cream for it and baby powder and nothing is working. I just took my last pill this evening so hopefully once it has cleared out of my system then that will go away. Cause being a college student with that problem has got to be the hardest thing to ever hide."


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


"I am on the 3rd day on this medication. After just one pill, my mood became much better, but the downside is that it causes insomnia and when I fell a sleep finally, I have nightmares. The dry mouth bothers me the most, because it causes bad breath. Also, in the afternoon I get so tired, I have to sleep when I am not working and I sleep a lot, like 3-4 hours."


"I am 22 years old and ending my third month on this pill. My doctor recommended it to me for my acne and irregular periods. I was hesitant to try it because of my past experience with lutera. I am pleased to find that after a few months there is a noticeable improvement in my skin and it has worked to regulate my periods. I still get a pimple usually when my period starts and have experienced some nausea here and there. I haven't seen any weight change or other side-effects to date. I will continue using this pill and I recommend it to others with acne and irregular periods."


"I'm a 42 year old female with bipolar II.  I took this in combination with Paxil for about six months.  I started off at a low dose and gradually increased to 20 mg.  I put on 20+ pounds in the months since the last increase, but I know the Paxil was causing weight gain so I'm not sure that's Abilify's fault.  Also I started smoking and craving sweets all the time.  It was like I was never full!  I will admit in the beginning the Abilify made me hypomanic.  That finally settled down (took about two months) and now I'm functioning normally.  My psychiatrist and I switched me from Paxil to Wellbutrin XL and I'm starting to lose weight and I quit smoking.  All in all it was a rough start with Abilify, but now I'm glad I'm on it."


"I was pre-diabetic and had a heart to heart with my doc about how it was time to change my habits.  I started this in June 2016, lost an average of 10lb per month - started at 226lb and got down to 186lb before easing off of it to maintain on my own.  I hadn't had to worry about food in my youth but 3 kids, work and middle age had crept up on me and I obsessed about food.  This was a magic pill which just STOPPED me thinking about food outside of what was necessary for just living - no craving, no obsessing, no hassle.  It helped me reset my life and habits."


"I've had my implant for 7 months and It has done nothing but make me gain weight. Love the no monthly deal.. but hate this weight gain!!"


"I was constipated for about a week. I tried baking soda with warm water and I also tried prune juice. Nothing worked. So I decided to try this medicine. I took it with a glass of water and then my boyfriends mom blended up this fiber drink which had a bunch of green plants. About 15 minutes after I drank it, I was on the toilet. "


"Diagnosed in July 2016. I suspected it was HIV when I broke out in several(roughly 12) canker sores in Mouth. I googled this and HIV was listed as possible cause. Had no other symptoms. On August 9th before taking medication my results were Viral Count 396 and CD4 544. Been on Atripla since the 9th. As of November 11th my results were Undetectable and CD4 737. So it does work for me at least. The first few days/week I did have side effects. Basically dizziness. It was really bad first couple days. After first week I really.have not had side effects that I notice. I can't measure depression level of drug because 10 year relationship ended, diagnosed with cancer, and HIV diagnosis all same week kind of make anyone depressed. Take before bed!!"


"great experience!!!!!! treks three different BC pills two years prior and those were awful - all the side effects. Now I'm in nexplanon.  Implantation: Hurts A bit, but not too bad. bruising was ugly and lasted longer than I expected but it didn't hurt.

Side effects/experience: at first nothing happened, you get it when you're on your period so no change. After a few weeks I would get light bleeding (like the last day of period). This was most days for about a month and a half. It was hard to deal with but okay. Now I get a light period for two days once a month. Never worry about pregnancy... Everyone reacts differently but it's been incredible for me! Good luck!"


"I have had a great experience with this medication. With this pill I have some PMS, nothing out of the norm and barely any cramping (which is great because I suffer from bad cramping). I recommend this pill been on it 6 months and its great!"


"I've lost 35 lbs in 7 weeks.  Went from 245 to 210.  I wouldn't say it eliminates hunger but it definitely assisted with my will power to resist cheating.  I've never had this much success with anything else I've ever tried."


"I have battled my stomach problems since I was a child. Then, one day my doctor prescribed me Bentyl, and I can really say when I have episodes this medication is definitely my lifesaver. My stomach problems first started out as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and now I was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis, and the cramps and attacks that come with that disease are at least 10 times more intense than just IBS. This medication truly helps out a lot. There are times that I have to take two 20 mg tablets at a time. This medicine gets my recommendation 100%."


"Just happy with Cialis."


"I loved the nexplanon for a week after my period ended and now I've been non stop bleeding for about two   weeks now. I'm so disappointed and I want to get mine removed. I knew going into getting it that there would be "spotting" but I didn't expect to have a heavy period for 2   weeks. Never will I get this again."


"Parents putting there kids on this stuff, yikes, man I just feel bad for your poor child. You realize you're giving them pure amphetamine right? I would avoid taking amphetamines until your brain has finished developing. Age 21-25. It's just absurd that something like Vyanse is prescribed to children. That said, for adults, this stuff is wondrous. Has changed my life. I've been taking 60mg Vyvanse for 3yrs straight with zero issues. Zero break.  Zero tolerance. I'm 32. Male. I've literally tried it all (Dex, Desoxyn, Addie, Provigil) & nothing comes close Vyvanse! If you truly have ADHD as an adult, this drug will alter your life in such a positive way! Adults only though!!! Common parents, you're totally screwing your kids over."


"My Diabetes has never been in such good control ever since I started using Humulin R U-500 Insulin. I recently got an insulin pump and this is the insulin that was used. The insurance I have now will not cover any insulin so I had to stop taking Humulin R U-500 due to the fact I cannot afford the out of pocket costs. I am a hard working woman with a good job but because I am not at the poverty level I am unable to get assistance with paying for this insulin. I have been off of this insulin for 2 days and my blood sugars are rising 250-500. I need this insulin and I need help in order to be able to start using it again."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been taking Beyaz for 1.5 years. I haven't really gained weight on it. I just have a harder time losing weight but that's nothing that working out and eating right didn't fix. Anyway, I started taking Beyaz for birth control purposes and for acne. It definitely has helped with both. I got off of it for a couple months and as soon as I did my acne came right back. Needless to say I got right back on  it. I don't have nausea or anything, I take it at night instead of in the morning. Only side effects I have are dehydration, and sometimes I'm more hungry than I should be. I just try to eat healthy snacks and drink more water. I am more tired on the pill than off but I just try to drink tea or something when I feel too tired and get sleep!"


"Well, the Ella tablet worked for me, but that’s pretty much the only reason why I’m giving it any stars. The side effects were HORRIBLE. Absolutely horrible.

I felt fine the first day I took it, but days 2-5 were a mess. I believe it has such horrible side effects because it is comprised of the same chemical structure as the abortion pill, it just acts on your ovaries instead of the endometrium. My ovaries HURT. I felt a pulling sensation on my uterus the entire time which made it extremely hard to sleep. I got all of the same symptoms that I did when I was pregnant last year- fatigue, nausea, aversion to smells, loss of appetite, sore boobs, v painful uterus, numbness in legs and feet, dizziness. I also kept missing turns and exits while driving, which I never do- especially in my own town.

I felt like I was dying with the flu the whole time the medication was active in my system, and then suddenly, at 2am on day 6, all of my symptoms spontaneously ended in an instant. It was really strange. But I have a giant ovarian cyst now along with my period. I’m never taking this med again. I have taken Plan B in the past with no issues."


"I have tried many cholesterol lowering drugs. Crestor has been the most effective. It is the first one to bring my level under 200."


"I started Generess Fe 3 weeks ago, and at first I was extremely wary; I had reviews about unstoppable weight gain, terrible mood swings, breakthrough bleeding, acne worsening, and headaches, so I was on the edge. The first 3 days my face broke out the worst it had since middle school, and I was so upset about it because I had spent so much time and money to good skin, but after about a week and a half or two, my face has completely cleared up, since then I actually have less small acne then when I wasn't on BC. The only side effects I have experienced so far (knock on wood) is I am a bit more touchy on certain days or even random days, and I have a good bit more of the munchies or cravings, but otherwise no weight gain or crazy moods. :)"


"My hair started falling out so I discontinued taking the Cymbalta. I was losing a small handful of hair every day in the shower and it was continually getting to be more and more so no matter how much Cymbalta was helping me it was not worth losing my hair. It did help me feel better as far as depression and it helped me feel better as far as stiffness in my neck, shoulders and back; way more flexibility. Definitely not worth losing my hair though."


"I've had the mirena since July of 2014. I got it put it when I was 16. Due to have endometriosis it was the best choice. ultimately it was a huge live saver the pain I had before has gone away. The insertion for me wasn't bad but I made a poor decision to go to varsity cheer practice the next day,bad idea. I don't really ever spot on a very rare occasion. I will though if I'm on a antibiotics , then it tends to mess with my mirena and I'll get cramps and will spot. Other then that it's been a good experience so far."


"Lower back pain gone after 1st day of this medicine. Nausea is horrible - taking phenegran to offset nausea. I'm lethargic and resting. This stuff must be strong - but I'd take bed rest and nausea over a knife in my back anyway!!! I'm on 2X daily WITH FOOD for 5 days. I'm on day 3."


"I've taken this before surgery and when backed up before.  Right now I'm having increasing lower abdominal pain for a couple days now.  I finally drank 1/2  a bottle about 9pm.  It's 10:42pm and I'm getting some gurgling but nothing more.  I hope this works because I'm in big pain.  I have work at 4am so I'm concerned about my morning experience.  Fingers crossed."


"I'm a 3-4 migraines per week person. When I first tried Imitrex, I thought I had found my own personal miracle.  Even on days that I didn't have a full blown migraine I would still have pain, and this was the first time I felt completely pain free in years. Unfortunately the honeymoon wore off after about 8 months.  I used Imitrex quite frequently during that time and had wonderful results, even though sometimes I had to take two pills to really do the job.  But after eight months, 2 pills weren't doing the job, my headache was still lingering.  "


"Puerperal Psychosis: Made me extremely sleepy on a wide range of doses and basically took my life away.  Also made me gain weight even though I lost my appetite towards the end of taking it"


"I just started Contrave on 2/27/17, weighing in at 274 lbs.  As of this morning, my weight is down to 270.6 lbs.  I am taking Contrave and I joined Weight Watchers to hold myself accountable for the food I eat.  It has been a struggle, because I am simply not hungry.  I have no side effects to report.  The one time I did feel nauseous was because I was forcing myself to eat when I wasn't hungry.  I will continue this process, and I hope that I have as much success as I did the first two days.  I have also increased my water intake and I am sure that I will lose lots of water weight in the process.  One thing is for sure, my craving are gone.  I can't wait to see what this process does for me in the long run."


"I have been on Alesse for a long time, and it never works as it should. My period was unpredictable in the sense that even if my pack said my period wasn't due for a week, it could come any time. Sometimes it would come a week early, sometimes a week late. I did not get pregnant on this (but we do use condoms). "


"works for me, helps me get through the day, I take it 2 times a day, I have neuropathy, on my right side, and this causes a lot of pain, muscle spasms throughout my body, better with robaxin, I have my life back"


"I can't believe all these years a doctor didn't prescribe something to help with inflammation in my body.  This medicine has helped me immensely ... with both knees, hands."


"Experienced hair loss and horrible scalp issues.  Also headaches and weight gain.

This drug is horrible and should not be allowed on the market."


"I am 39 and I used to have crazy acne that kept getting worse and used to get period for 15 days a month! Yes, 5-6 days of regular flow with a few days of spotting before and few days after. Also terrible stomach cramps, bloating and pain in breast before having the periods. After starting on this pill, my acne went away and my periods are spot on every 28 days and last for 3 days. And no more PMS! I would recommend it. Try it before getting discouraged by negative reviews. This pill has been good for me."


"I take Metoprolol ER 50mg every day to control my tachycardia from POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) It also 99% eliminated my occasional issues with Mitral Valve Prolapse. I notice no side effects from my dosage."


"Because of the effectiveness, I give the Nexplanon a 10. But overall, I would give it a 7. I got the Nexplanon in Sept. 2012 a couple months before I got married and here we are in 2015 and its still just us 3 ( we have a 4.5 year old). The first year of marriage we were having sex 1-3 times a day. After that and since then it's been like 3-5 times a week. The side effects however suck, I was and still am always nauseous, very light random spotting, still feel myself ovulating resulting in cramps, some minor breaking out (I'm 24 so it's not puberty lol) nothing too horrible though, and major mood swings ( thanks hubs for understanding). Side effects are different with everybody though. So bc of the effectivness, I'd go for another 3 years!"


"20 years ago I was put on methotrexate after being diagnosed with psioritic arthritis. At the time I was riddled with pain & had great difficulty walking. Thanks to methotrexate my pains are almost gone & I was able to work to 65 & love walking since I retired.  Only prob been April this year when I had a severe reaction to my     " new " methatrexate tablets  ( my chemist changed supplier) . The

pharmacy at the hospital stock my original tablets ( by Orion Pharma & marked 2.5mm ) so all I did was change to a pharmacy that would supply the correct tablets.

Wonder how many have had the same prob or even had to come off altogether ???"


"I've suffered from moderate to severe acne since I was 12 and am now 23 almost 24. I tried everything under the sun and some things temporarily helped but most did not. After about 4 years on no specific treatment, I had enough and my dermatologist recommended this medication. I've only been on it for a week but WOW! The results have already begun, I'm getting compliments on how my skin looks clearer and smoother already. The only side effects so far would be dry skin and lips but I carry Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer and DR.Dan's cortibalm. Both have been amazing and I don't even notice the dryness honestly. Highly recommend trying this medication. Fingers crossed things only get better from here."


"I had the same problem. Always had to wear black or a zipper up/sweater to cover it. My doctor prescribed this to me and it's like a gift from heaven! It burned so bad though. I couldn't really take it, so for all you girls out there that try it and have the same results ask your doctor to prescribe you triamcinolone lotion. You put it on after and there's no burning or swelling or anything! And it leaves your underarms super soft for shaving rather than irritated from the treatment. I definitely recommend this. "


"I was anemic and very low iron levels and even experienced passing out. I would bleed 10 days and couldn't control my bleeding ruining clothes chairs bed mattresses and sheets not to mention sleepless nights.  I have a uterus fibroid and a few outside the uterus.  I still had the Mirena placed even with the fact it may not be successful due to the fibroids. The first 3 months  were spotting a lot but nothing more than a light day. 4th month seemed to have a period and spotted the whole month. I waited it out and I couldn't be happier.  It is a wonderful thing. I have read a lot of negative things but its all opinions and its like trying new food, somethings you like, some you don't."


"I started taking Wellbutrin SR 4 days ago. I took it in addition to Seroquel XR. It helped for a couple of days. During those days I only experienced some dizziness, and decreased appetite and sex drive. Although yesterday evening I was hospitalized with a 5 minute long grand-mal seizure. I don't have a history of seizure disorders, and the Doctors believe that this seizure was caused by Wellbutrin SR. If you take Wellbutrin SR and antipsychotics together, I suggest that you speak with your pharmacist or health provider."


"I just started taking Sertraline a few days ago. I've had a difficult past month. I had an episode with Afib, acid reflux, my sister who I was very close to passing away. A diabetic ulcer, and more.
I've had several trips to the ER in the past month with all with the same outcome-anxiety. I've been off work for most of this past month which adds to stress.
I have problems when my wife is at work or away.
As you can see, I'm a nervous wreck!
No improvement yet as they say it takes a couple of weeks for any improvement.
I will let you know how things are going."


"I've had BV for about two months, I just went to the doctors a couple weeks ago about it because I didn't think the symptoms were something to worry about. Anyways I went to the doctors they did a couple tests and the doctor said to try over the counter first, so I did and that worked because I haven't had the odour or discharge since. I got the test results back and it said I did have BV so she gave me a prescription for this. 500mg twice a day for a week. This is my first day, I'm always skeptical taking any medication because of the side effects but so far so good. I'm kinda bloated, have darker urine and sometimes feel a little lightheaded but other than that good. Don't worry!"


"I used to suffer severe migraines that lasted 2-3 days each, at a frequency of at least 2 per week, before I started taking nadolol. After an initial 40mg daily dosage, this frequency dropped to only 3-4 a month, and the duration and intensity of each episode also dropped off markedly, usually lasting no more than a few hours. Now I take an 80mg dosage, and have had none since.
As far as side effects go, my blood pressure has dropped from 140/90 to 110/80, putting it in a better position than it was anyway. In addition, I had a mild form of Raynaud's disease before taking it which has been exacerbated, but not to any uncomfortable degree.
In conclusion, it is no stretch to say that nadolol completely changed my life. I highly recommend it."


"I have been off and on Cymbalta for over a year now. During a really stressful time in my life I was started on Zoloft and then Klonopin. The Zoloft gave me restless legs and Klonopin made me severely depressed. After a period of nothing my Doctor suggested Cymbalta. After just a few days things got so much better. I relaxed and was able to eat and sleep normally again. The side effects were very minimal and lasted less than a week. After hearing horror stories of stopping Zoloft. I quit by counting the granules and tapering down over a couple of months. It worked fine for me. I usually try to take it around noon with lunch for the best sleep at night."


"I have been taking Belviq for 1 year next month and I have not lost any weight. disappointed."


"I had tried 3 or 4 other types of birth control and felt like a crazy person on them. This is the only one I could stand to take that didn't cause horrible mood swings and anxiousness. My periods are regular - almost nonexistent, actually. I haven't noticed any side effects, to be honest, and am very satisfied with Junel. I have been on it for about 6-7 years now."


"Had Mirena inserted due to heavy bleeding and cramping. Did wonders right away. My periods were very light while on it. However I began having back and leg pain almost immediately, and after 3 1/2 months had a major attack of sciatica, to the point that o could hardly walk. This occurred 4 weeks ago and I'm still having pain and numbness in my back, leg and foot. Had iud removed as I've read that this can be a side effect."


"I've had my Mirena for a year now, and overall it's been a good experience.  I do not have children, and the insertion wasn't that bad -- I took ibuprofen before, after, and for the next day.  I've experienced some slight weight gain (7 lbs) that's hard to shed, and the irregular periods sometimes throw me off.  Overall, I recommend it!"


"It's honestly not as as all of the reviews, I have taken dulcolax a few times now. Yes I get the cramps, and I get nauseated, I get the shakes, and the sweats but it's not as bad as everyone is making it out to be. I took one tablet my first time and it didn't make any movement for me. So I took two after a few days and worked well for me. I did take it at night so I woke up needing to use the restroom. You will be caught off guard, my suggestion is to make sure you are home when you take it and make sure you aren't doing anything that day and no work, I think it is the best time to take it on your day off so you can feel more relaxed at home."


"Was prescribed to alleviate anxiety and depression. Both conditions have improved dramatically. No side effects."


"Have my colonoscopy tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. Past week adhered to the low residue diet with some exceptions. Day before te prep ate only soup, crackers and white bread. Tried to stayed hydrated. Got up at 8:30 a.m., showered and had a bowel movement. First prep at 10:00 a.m. - didn't eat anything since 8 p.m. night before. Based on other reviews, SurPrep wasn't too bad - taste was tolerable. Hardest part what swallowing 16 oz in one shot, but didn't want to stop & start. Went to the bathroom hourly, had sensations pretty continuous, mild cramps that felt like gas and light-headed probably from not eating. Just took 2nd dose. Stomach is gurgling a lot so will see how it goes tonight. Hope it wraps up and I get some shut-eye."


"This is a horrible horrible drug. I had an pharmacological abortion in November 2014 on the same day I was administered a shot of depot provera and was due another one in February 2015. I was bleeding for the whole 3 months without stopping. Went to GP who send me for a scan to exclude any tissue from termination left in the uterus. Everything was clear. Blood test was good.  I refused further depot shots and said I want to have normal periods back. It is August now - 6 months from the date when I was due another shot and I am still bleeding erratically. I do have a bit more bleeding that I think is my period for around 1-2  weeks and then it stops for 1-2 days and then spotting returns. I am furious and extremely worried."


"I was in a manic state, unable to sleep, racing thoughts.  My doctor prescribed Depakote.  This was a miracle drug for me!  My manic state dissipated, along with the severe anxiety.  I was able to sleep."


"had flu like body aches, constant urge to defecate  and brutal migraines from day 3. fatigue was all consuming.  rather deal with the joint pain!!"


"My daughter's pediatrician told me to give her 1 pill before 9:00 a.m. daily.  I gave her the pill at 8:30 a.m. and all day she was amazing then suddenly out of no where at 10:30 p.m. she said she just couldn't fall asleep, her hands and feet wouldn't stop moving, her mouth was moving extremely weird, and she said she was jittery. My daughter finally fell asleep at 6:30 a.m. and didn't receive another dose again but had problems for 5 more nights with sleep."


"Using the over the counter product for just a few weeks.

Oily skin has always been a major problem.  Seems to have knocked down excess skin oil big time.

I apply early evening.

I use it with Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture with Sunscreen SPF 35.  Been in the sun and no burning or dryness noted.  Did the beach yesterday for about an hour, no problem.

I first started using every third day after reading a number of postings.  Thought I ease into it as some reported issues using daily right off the bat.   No issues. Did notice dryness of the skin before using my moisturizer.

Just went to every other day.

The skin has calmed down and a few flare ups that were just not going away are clearing.

End of the week I plan on daily use."


"Getting this IUD was the worst pain of my life. Every one on here is sugar coating how painful the process is. They take this one long skinny stick with ridges to poke at your cervix to get the blasted thing in there. The poking has to be the worst part and if you happen to have a small cervix opening like I do you, they will be poking at it for a while. After the poking the put the thing in. Afterwards for the next day or two you will feel cramping. Imagine your period on steroids times 10. After getting inserted it was hard for me to walk because of how much pain I was in. I then had a 3month period were I bled EVERYDAY. Now it's been 6months and I love it. When it's period time I just spot. Well worth the pain."


"Had a wisdom tooth removed . Was in severe pain until I took one pill and it worked effective and quick. No longer in pain and feeling better"


"I took Mucinex along with Xopenex. I had a terrible feeling for about 6 hours.  "


"I've been taking topamax for over 10 years.  At first I  lost 30 pounds.  YIKES ! I stabilized and gained back some weight to a good weight for me. A few times I've had tingling in my fingers that lasted avery short duration. I 've been a chronic migraine sufferer for over 30 years.  Started at 20 and I'll be 54 soon. Like many...I 've been to many Dr's and tried too many meds. This was the only thing that worked. Thankfully, for me, the side effects were minimal. Just because you have one bad experience, don't suffer. Find something.  Meditation. ..something. You deserve a better life. We wouldn't be on this board if we didn't want to discourage or encourage someone else. Keep trying to live pain free."


"I started taking Pristiq after suffering from Panic Disorder for almost 3 years. I was terrified to take anything but it was the best decision I ever made. It completely cured me from panic attacks, but I am still anxious and my psoriaisis did not improve at all. I did NOT have ANY side effects ever. I even drink alcohol and I feel as if I am not on a prescription drug. It got rid of my agarophobia, and I felt normal again. I stopped taking it about 2 months ago but I felt terrified panic would come back. I started taking it again today. My doctor says even if I get pregnant I shouldn"


"I've been having success for years controlling my symptoms with probiotics and a sugar-free, spice-free diet, but thought maybe with Viberzi I could eventually get back to eating anything I want again. You know, be "normal"? Wrong! After just a few days of taking it, I had pain like I have never felt before in my life - shooting up my back and stomach, to the point that I was vomiting nonstop and shooting pangs of diarrhea(!!) Isn't that what this drug is supposed to cure? It was like the worst case of food poisoning, but with indescribable pain. I remember saying "I'll take IBS-d over this any day!" I am back on my probiotics and my sugar free diet and finally recovered again. I'm glad that it works for some people, but not for me. Yikes"


"I took it for one week. No withdrawals at all zero. Have not taken anything in 2 weeks and have gotten my life back. No cravings nothing. Just take it and get your life back!"


"I was on paragard for a year because of the no hormones,but I couldn't deal with the pain.The cramps were unbareable,and my periods lasted 7  days and were so heavy,Id have to use a super tampon PLUS a large pad .I switched to mirena, hearing the pain was a lot less & could shorten periods. Almost a year later,I haven't gained a pound like I was so afraid of because of hormones.I've even been able to lose a few pounds! My period has also gone from heavy and 7 days long to 3 days and so light I only use panty liners; I don't even buy tampons. Negative parts: Ive gotten a few more zits every time my period comes around after being on mirena & still get horrible cramps, but definitely not as often: 1/2 days instead of weeks at a time. love it!"


"Let me just say last month from the evening of the 1st to the morning of the 3rd I used 50 pads !! A few tampons too ! I started lysteda on the evening of the 1st this month, yes it was lighter !! 28 pads in 2 days. Day 3 and 4 got heavier!! Today I had clotting like I've never seen in my 30 plus years of having a cycle (dollar bill size). The cramps were so bad I felt like I was in labor !! I do suffer from fibriod tumors, and anemia due to heavy bleeding . I'm having a hysterectomy next month, and my Dr wants me to take these pills again next month. I WILL NOT TAKE ANY MORE OF THESE PILLS !! NOT 1 MORE !!"


"I'm 23 about to be 24 , and I've taken Xanax for going on 9 years.  For my panic attacks/anxiety mainly.  I absolutely love this medicine.   I find myself "extra friendly" sometimes, but better than being a grouch or hiding from my own shadow. I take anywhere from 1mg to 1 1/2mg per day."


"Risperdal has helped control my moods and anger so much. I can tell right away if I have missed a dose because I immediately feel agitated. Unfortunately I began lactating and have not gotten my period since I moved up to a higher dose 2 months ago. I also feel rather sluggish during the day but to me the Pros exceed the Cons. Hopefully I will be allowed to stay on this."


"Prescribed for nightmares and night terrors due to PTSD. trazadone gave me a horrible body buzz and made me feel like I wasn't in control of my faculties. Worse off, it didn't stop the nightmares, just made it harder to wake from them.

Doxepin was prescribed at 25 mg capsule, increasing to 75mg over a period of a month. Stopped the nightmares and night terrors instantly, with no body buzz. In fact, I don't dream at all anymore, and I'm okay with that. Miracle drug. I was becoming desperate and fought sleep as long as I could so I didn't have nightmares. This saved my sanity."


"Don't take it in the morning or you may be sleepy all day. Doctor told me to take it about 6PM.  No problem after the change."


"I think Trulicity may have been responsible for my husband's death. He died within 3 months of his first use of this product. Became sick the very first day of his first injection."


"Currently on week 2 of my experience with Celexa to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression. The first couple of days were absolutely terrible due to side effects (nausea, insomnia, headache, flu like symptoms and a huge increase in my depression). Don't know why I had such a severe reaction to the medication right off the bat since I've heard this is one of more tolerant SSRI's in terms of side effects. But after the a few days my system normalized and I'm already starting to feel like myself again. The doctor said it could take up to 4-6 weeks for it to fully be in effect, but I find myself sleeping through the night and waking up with a much more positive attitude and not on edge with anxiety like I had been in the past. So far so good!"


"I'm 46 yrs old and was diagnosed with cluster headaches in my late 20's. I was prescribed sumatriptan last week due to my new spell which started 2 weeks ago, and the medicine is working great for me. When ones coming on, I take a 50mg pill, and it starts working within minutes. I feel and hear crackling noises in my head, as well as my nasal cavity and eye socket, and miraculously it starts to lift away. In some cases though I had to take a second pill because the first didn't work completely, but within 30 to 45 minutes I'm relaxed and pain free. Since they've taken Cafergot off the market I've been without any medicine at all, trying steroids my neurologist experimented with, which didn't work at all. Sumatriptan is working."


"I live with cervical dystonia (torticolis) along with chronic back pain from lumbar fusions from 30 years ago. My discs have degenerated to a severe degree. I am loaded with arthritis all through my body, the worst area being my spine. The dystonia causes continuous head spasms and that causes ripping pain throughout my body. Along with a cocktail of numerous medicines, the Lidoderm patch has been a life saver. I can place it in a specified location and though it may not make all the pain go away, it definitely numbs the top surface levels giving great relief."


"I have been taking Glucophage for 11 years.  I have never had any side effects at all and my blood sugar level is always good."


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"I switched from Zoloft due to the sexual side effects. I have tried almost every antidepressant medicine out there with little or no success. The first few weeks I was on it I had horrible dreams. I would wake up in the middle of the night and couldn't go back to sleep. Crying all the time. I have been on it now for about 5 or 6 weeks and am agitated very easily, dizzy, can't concentrate and my mind is constantly racing. I was trying to give it a full 8 weeks but I can not stand to be around myself. I feel sorry for everyone else. Viibryd is not the medicine for me. I had very high hopes of this medicine."


"I get headaches from the medicine.  It worked good for the first month and now I'm back to having sleep attacks."


"I started Chantix 8 days ago; on 1st day of 1mg twice a day. I've only had nausea. Cigarettes taste terrible. I was smoking 1 to 1-1/2 packs a day for over 30 years. Quit once cold turkey but mom died and started smoking again. Quit once with pregnancy but started again after delivery. My kids said they'd like me around to see their children and knew I had to quit. I really enjoyed smoking; I called it "me time". I've found other ways to give myself a break; reading and exercising. Already I don't want to smoke as they taste nasty. I was worried a bit as I am bipolar - but psych MD prescribed and haven't had any increase in those symptoms. I would suggest that you talk to all your doctors if you have psych conditions; it doesn't hurt to try. You can quit."


"Awesome medication. I used to smoke 2 1/2 packs a day and quit perfectly without any slips. Great patch."


"I just recently got on the shot. I had unprotected sex within the third week prior. I haven't started my period and it's scaring me a bit. Ever since I got on the shot, I've realized I've had multiple nose bleeds. I'm not sure if this is from the shot. My sex drive hasn't decreased a bit. But I seem to be drier than before. "


"I was taking YAZ but it was costing me $70 a month. My doctor suggested TriNessa because it would only cost $9 a month with such a cost decrease, I changed even though I was happy with YAZ. BIG  mistake. I hadn't put two and two together until recently, but Trinessa has made me a monster. I am constantly aggravated. Every little thing annoys me and I have no sex drive AT ALL. I don't even want to be hugged and kissed anymore. I cry constantly and I am ALWAYS tired despite getting plenty of rest. It has been a nightmare. I was unsure as to what was wrong with me. I even went to the doctor for blood work because of how tired I have been. Trinessa has made me a different person and I am switching back to YAZ as soon as I finish this pack."


"Propranolol-I have been taking for 2 years, works pretty well ,but when nervous tremors kick in enough to aggravate me. Side effects are so bad I do not know how much longer I can keep taking. Doctor sent me another medicine to try , side effects scary -nightmares -suicide  so on an so on. I am afraid to try. Propranolol side effects I have-hard to wash feet -put socks on -tie shoes -weight gain- poor concentration -memory problems-clusters of tiny itchy blisters-major leg cramps -there are days I can barely walk. I started on 40 mg  twice a day -stomach problems, major Charlie horses in thighs. So I dropped down to 10 mg three times a day for a year -still to much . Now on 10 mg twice a day can barley walk . Going on 61 years old."


"I've been on probably 15 different medications in the 10 years I've been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Lithium is the only one where my mood truly feels stable. It allows me to do everyday things without the hassle of fighting myself, my mood and everyone around me. I did get off it a few years ago in a state of Depression, but am now back on it. Every other mood stabilizer I've tried hasn't compared."


"I was on Gildess and it was good for the most part (experienced extremely large breasts and they are already too big to begin with!) and then the pharmacy switched to Blisovi and it made everything worse!! Even larger breasts, extreme tenderness, and so much cramping and pain! Seriously, it's like I'm not even on a pill when Aunt Flo comes around. I can't wait to switch this pill!! But it does prevent pregnancy (I'm hoping) so I'm giving it 3 stars."


"Became very sick from Tramadol."


"Inconsistent treatment! This medication caused me dizziness, restlessness, cold sweats, sleep problems, as well as concentration problems. While taking it, my function was a roller coaster ride. For a few days it would work and then I would suddenly have some or all the side effects. It took me 6 months to figure out what was causing these issues. The medication seems to have quite inconsistent effects."


"I purchased the Monistat 1 Day or Night "egg".  After inserting the dose, I began reading all the reviews and almost panicked.  Yes, there was some initial burning from the cream, but I had just peed bullets because of the irritation anyway, so the cream was nothing compared to that pain!  I was wanting relief so some additional onset of pain was welcomed.  Only had a slight tingling sensation, but nothing like "jump up and screaming" that  others are dying over on these reviews.  Nothing awoke me in the night either.  I woke up around 4:30am to use the bathroom and peed without pain.  Yes, it's messy; but what do you expect you're putting cream up your vagina.  Overall product review was great!  Gave an 8 for needing a second dose."


"I loved this medicine. It worked extremely well for my fibromyalgia symptoms. Unfortunately I had some severe side effects and had to stop taking it. Blood pressure up to 187/90 and severe headaches even after a month on it...If you only have minor side effects this may be well worth for some."


"It helps moderate back pain. It's not good for severe or chronic back pain."


"I am on my third day of taking Chantix. Surprisingly, I already have extreme lack of cravings, however the side effects of this medicine are bad. I have night terrors of which are very graphic and violent. I wake up sweating and at times cried after waking because of the dreams. This has happened every single night so far since taking Chantix. I have nausea, heart palpitations, and headaches. I have also experienced bloating and constipation. I took the medicine today, but I have decided to stop taking it. "


"To start off I have unprotected sex with my boyfriend all the time, but I do not recommend this for anyone. We have been lucky so far and now that I'm on the implant birth control. But at time we would have an accident or he just really wanted to know what it had felt like to cum in me. And we have gotten the pill the next day and it has worked for me. The only side effects that happened to me and this was every time was, when I had taken the pill I would get a period (3Days) and then miss a period the next month and then my period would go back to regular.
So if my period was May 1st and I had taken the pill on May 12, I would get my period another time the same month, skip June, and have my period again on July 1st (or around the day)"


"After taking this medicine for over 3 years, have noticed great improvement in my diabetic neuropathy."


"I am 20 years old and have been on this pill for about 3 years. When I was 15 I had a 25 pound ovarian cyst (about the size of a football) making me look pregnant during my freshman year of high school. After getting it removed I tried all sorts of birth controls. Everyone causing more problems than it was worth. After starting this one I have not had any problems really. My periods are light and short. I could do without the cramping and bloating but that's the life of a woman I guess. This time around though I am a little worried as I experienced spotting the whole week before my period and now nothing during it. Hopefully I'll get it soon!"


"I have never left a review for any kind of drug or medication before but felt that I needed to for Yasmin in case there were other people in my situation. I am 21 and have had quite mild acne since I was about fifteen, however, around four months ago (after two years using implanon as contraception) I experienced a terrible breakout. I used every topical I could think of and was borderline suicidal over the state of my skin before my doctor mentioned the implanon can often contribute to bad hormonal acne. I got it taken out that same day and started on Yasmin, and within less than two months I have no active acne whatsoever and am focusing on healing my scarring. This pill has been a godsend for me."


"I was really anxious about using this prep. I went all out when I picked it up and also bought Tucks wipes and Vaseline. I did not end up needing to use either of them even once.

This product felt very mild to me. No stomach cramping or nausea like with other laxatives and I never had trouble making it to the bathroom in time. I even "held it" a number of times with no issue. I made about 3 brief visits to the bathroom with each bottle. I did not experience any burning or pain at all, though I did have some chills which was probably from chugging so much cold water!

This prep was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I've heard it's the worst part of a colonoscopy, and I'm really hoping that's true! I'm about to head in for mine."


"Had the 5 year Mirena put in two weeks ago. The procedure took 10 minutes at max and was as simple as a pap smear. In totality, I probably experienced 10 seconds of pain from start to finish. I took 800mg of Ibuprofen an hour prior to the procedure and did not experience cramping of any sort afterwards. I think the ibuprofen made a difference because my doctor said that patients usually experience discomfort. I have a retroverted uterus and it didn't make the procedure any more difficult than it was. Haven't experience any side effects besides some minor spotting. Would definitely recommend."


"Tried allopurinol low dose one day after the gout attack it increased my uric acid to 12 from 8 ( measured reliabily ). Dr said it will take a week to stabilize but I guess I am one of the unlucky guys."


"Did not choose to try any of the older meds (interferon etc.) I knew I felt bad enough and could not handle the side effects for that long. Harvoni worked like a miracle with slight side effects. I have been given a second lease on life. Thank God."


"Vyvanse has been wonderful for me. I take it along with the anti-depressant Lexapro and the two medications work wonderfully together. I am a full time college student. I have been taking Vyvanse for about 8 months and I don't know what I would do without it now. I am focused and my mind is not racing a million miles an hour. I did about a year of school without it and I was an A, B, C student, but now I am mostly making A's with the occasional B."


"Take as prescribed,  1/2 when required for sleep.  Helps to sleep,  Strange dreams and recalls of conversation from months ago. Hangover and zombie feeling next day. Head to toe numbness, but ok. Just related . Don't take it all the time."


"I have major depression. Also I have a spinal fusion.I have tried many depression drugs. I also suffer from a sleep disorder that makes me sleep through a lot of the day. With Pristiq I definitely feel better in the morning and that was the worst time of day for me. I am still suffering from excessive sleepiness during the day. I have been on Pristiq for about three months now. So far its been pretty good. I would recommend it, but it is not a miracle drug for me. I still have depression.I was hoping for a bigger difference."


"I'm 23 and i had a baby on November 12. I got the Skyla on December 21 and I was on my period when I got it. I didn't feel a thing! They say if your on your period when you get it inserted it helps so much. I like the fact of not having to take a pill every day BUT I've been bleeding heavy since December 21 and it's now January 15. I've noticed a little bit of an increase in acne but nothing to want to get it removed because of. I'm going to give it a little bit longer with the bleeding and contact my doctor. I may get it removed and try a different birth control."


"This is my third week of using 0.025% tretinoin cream. I am 18 years old and had always clear skin, would get the occasional zit but until the end of my junior year started noticing my skin changing. I began to get bumps on my cheeks that didn't bother me but up until my senior year I had multiple bumps little ones and big ones on my cheeks and jawline. My self esteem has gone down so much. I'm a freshman in college and I have so much hope for this cream. I began peeling and my skin got irritated by the first week. It's not so bad, not sure if I'm going through the purge phase, I think I am since I think I've getting more bumps. So I really hope this works."


"I love Duac! It completely helped clear up my acne last year alone! This was my most favourite acne treating product along side Quinoderm 10% which I can no longer get anywhere!! I rate Duac a 7/8 out of 10 as it was great but wasn't as good as Quinoderm 10%. I still use Duac every night before I go to bed. I do still have some spots /scars but comparing my face this year to how bad it was last year wow big change and I believe Duac has improved my skin so much. Sometimes makes my skin dry,red and sore but that's only if I apply too much. It's keeping my skin under control and I'm happy with that. I don't usually store Duac in the fridge. I'm hoping that eventually the spot phase been going all through my teen years will just disappear."


"It helps.  I need 2 in the AM to function without serious pain issues.  Later , if I am hurting, I take one more.  It gets me through the day. I get an Injection about every 4 mos.   I'm 78 yrs old and in good physical shape ( not over weight, etc.) I had 2 operations about 2 years 16 years ago for spinal stenosis issue.  I was litrerally crawling up the stairs to my home and in excruciating pain.   2 operations later, I was out of pain for a few years.
The lower back pain came back a few years ago; MRI disclosed 2 spondys in my lower back  (L1-L5). Three neuro surgeons agreed that I needed a total back re-construction ( 10 screws and 5 rods);there was no  guarantee that I would be out  of pain.  I did not agree, found 10/325 and it works"


"This stuff is awesome! I've had what looked like really bad heat rash on my face for a few years now, finally got sick of it and went to my dermatologist and he prescribed Epiduo and gave me samples. Wasn't even done with my first sample and already saw a huge improvement. I'm one week on it now and the bumps are GONE! This stuff is great and I'm very hard to convince, also this is my first time to ever do a product review, that's how much I think this product needs to be promoted! It's awesome!"


"I started this birth control after getting into a serious relationship with my current boyfriend. The first month, my breast were so sore and tender I could barely touch them but they did get bigger! My periods became really light (very happy about) and lasted like 3 days and I only had to use a panty liner! The down side is I'm gaining weight for no reason! I'm not eating bad and I've been exercising more and I'm still putting on weight! I'm changing birth control to MicroGestin Fe."


"The first month I took this pill I had extremely tender and sore breasts. I also had spotting and got my period 4 times in two months.  I finally stopped taking it the second week into the 3rd month because I got terrible acne like I've never had in my life and my period, again. Worst pill I've been on."


"The ring became pale in 2 days and was gone in 4 days. Before that for a month I tried all available over the counter drugs."


"This is my third month using this birth control. I love it it's amazing no bad side effects at all its serving it purpose 100%."


"My daughter got eczema on her face at 10 months old. It was miss diagnosed until she was 12 months old. And by then she had huge basically open sores on 3 parts of her face. As soon as we were prescribed desonide her face cleared up within the week. And has stayed clear for over 6 months."


"I've been dealing with episodes of cluster headaches for 30 years. Nothing has ever made a dent in the pain besides this and Zomig nasal spray. The slight pain of the injection is a very small price to pay to relieve the crushing pain of a cluster headache. For me the trick for both medicines is to catch it as early as possible, before the headache is full blown. I'm never more than a minute or two away from a dose. Besides feeling a little weak afterwards (which would have been worse with the headache anyway), so far I don't have any real side effects."


"On my fourth day now taking this and I feel so much better. The first 2 days were hell for me. Side effects just like everybody else says. I felt like I was dizzy, nauseous, and had diarrhea. It just made me feel strange. But by the third day I felt amazing. I still felt a little weird at first but the side effects wore off quickly and then and began to stop overthinking things so much. It's almost as if I just started to feel at peace with everything like I was just laid back which is not how I ever was. No more of that chest pain or heavy breathing or sickening nervous feeling. Even my girlfriend could notice a difference in me as I was not so wound up about everything. just happy I can feel normal again"


"I read reviews before taking.  I was very worried as I consider myself to have a weak stomach.   I only took two, don't tell my doc, everything was normal so I took the 3rd an hour later.  An hour after that everything still fine, no feeling at all of abdominal pain!  Also, no need to go to bathroom, I did drink some water but not a lot.  However, 15 minutes after taking magnesium citrate I did go 4 to 5 times without stomach or organ problems.  Crazy.  Also, the miralax didn't even really work and I usually have bowel movement 4 to 5 times a day.  Even though I have had lots o water out of my butt I feel like not enough solids came out, strange."


"I had vomiting and just couldn't eat. "


"I had Skyla placed about three weeks ago. The actual procedure wasn't awful at all. Some numbing gel was used during the procedure and I barely felt a thing. Afterwards, I began to cramp and bleed lightly. I spotted for a few hours and it stopped. I haven't bled since. For about four to seven days after the procedure I was uncomfortable. I had lots of cramping, soreness, bloating, fatigue and a bit of a fever. These symptoms stayed for several days but lessened as time went on. I am currently feeling some discomfort and have been for the past three or four days. I'm attributing these symptoms to a 'ghost period'. I am having period symptoms but not bleeding. Hoping it will stop within the next couple of days."


"It's wonderful for treating the symptoms of schizophrenia. Unfortunately it comes with terrible anxiety for me. Almost every night I get this weird, overwhelming feeling, can't sit still and I can only describe it as a panic attack. My benzo doesn't help, all can do is go to bed. I'm only taking 20mg twice a day. I'm scared if I ever need to increase the dosage"


"My father had passed away of taking pazopanib just for 3 months due to tumour rupture because of this tablet...please do not consume it.."


"The doctor put me on 50mg losartan a month ago, as new insurance wouldn't pay for the Candesartan I was on. It works great keeping blood pressure at good levels along with the Metoprolol I'm on also. For the first 3 weeks I started off having mild headaches that finally disappeared, and now I have a slight sore throat all of the time, a slight hacking cough, and only one nostril that runs constantly....weird, I know. I'm going to give it another month and see if these side effects disappear like the headaches."


"My doctor prescribed this after he decided out of the blue that he wasn't comfortable prescribing me Donnatal anymore.  Donnatal was a 10/10 in terms of relief and lank of side effects, but Bentyl has been awful.  Blurry vision, nausea, coordination problems, flushing of the skin, hot flashes, extreme dry mouth and eyes, and maybe half the time very slight relief from cramping and pain.  The negative side effects absolutely outweigh the minimal benefits, especially the added nausea on top of the nausea from my IBS.  I'm supposed to take 4 per day but even 2 per day and the side effects are unbearable.  I can't drive after I take this either because of the vision and dizziness issues.

Hands down one of the worst poisons I've put in my body."


"I have been on this pill for about 2 years now, and about 6 months ago the cramps have started to get really bad. To the point where sitting and standing have become unbearable. Laying was the only way I could handle them. I gained about 10 pounds being on this pill. The good thing about it is that it makes the period light, but it also makes it heavy for about 1 day out of the cycle."


"Apparently, different meds affect different heads.  I have not had a problem on this medicine (venlafaxine) as long as I take the 150mg each morning.  It seems to take the edge off anxiety and depression so far (been on it for several months).  I have had severe problems on other meds, so it's an individual tryout.  Keep in mind that I started at 37.5, then doubled, and then doubled again.  This gives time for your body to get used to it, I suppose.  My weight has been the same, but I sure would like to see the weight-loss that some people mention.  Like I said, it's an individual tryout, so no guarantees it will work for you too.  Give it plenty of time, and start small."


"After almost dying of chronic alcoholism I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and put on lithium in May 2006 (currently on 750 mg per day). I was also taking Seroquel and Imipramine.  I put on 50 lbs and my wife kept commenting on how I was listless and "zoned out".  This was a big problem because I write fiction for a living, which requires energy and alertness.  With my doctor I started tweaking the Seroquel and Imipramine and finally quit them altogether (the info sheets for both state they "may result in weight gain"). The weight is melting off, I'm off the booze and feel great.  Life hasn't been this good in a long time."


"Prograf seems so far to be a great Immunosuppressive medication . Bad - tremors and anxiety."


"So I began using ziana in the beginning of December 2014. Just as the others said, my skin did go through a purging process for about 2 months and a half. Almost coming to the end of the third month, I began seeing some of my acne disappear from areas I had always broken out in. Around March (4 month mark) my skin had drastically improved. However, the only side effect is my face is super oily even when I wash it in the morning, it starts to produce oil hours later. In my opinion, this is a small price to pay for clear skin. My advice to new users, stick with it no matter how awful it may seem! This medicine performed miracles for me"


"I've been on Lyrica for 10 months now, it's saved my life. I'm taking 2 @ 100 mg a day and from the first day it was like flicking a light switch on my pain, which is severe pain do to lower spine accident and also developed fibromyalgia. I just want to thank all doctors that prescribe this medication because it is a life saver."


"On narcotics, muscle relaxers for neuropathic pain from inoperable herniated discs, arthritis in back.  Narcotics cut in half by doctor and prescribed Lyrica, 75mg once at night, then 75mg am and pm and on til taking 150mg am, pm.  Nothing.  Today an additional 75 mg to be added midday.
Decided to check here before taking more.  Wow.  I have had left hand/arm jerks where my arm just flies up, once throwing iPad mini across the room, another time scatting nuts everywhere while chopping them.  I now realize this condition started with Lyric and gets worse with increased dosage.
I am going to slowly stop this drug because  a) it does nothing for pain, and b) what has it done to my brain?"


"I used Differin and the first month was HORRIBLE. I guess I needed to use moisturizer especially SPF.. Or lotion. I got sun burned really bad all over, my face was peeling and really scabby. I just looked crazy going to school. And my face hurt so bad so I started using it less. I even went to go get my eyebrows waxed and the wax was too hot for my face and sensitive skin it ripped and scabbed up really bad.. Ouch!  But luckily after one month was suffering my face and especially my nose (where I got it) it was all clear, gone, and smooth! Seems like similar experiences where it starts off bad then ends up good. I now put Olay SPF moisturizer on everyday and use it every other day with Cerave face wash."


"I have had great success with the use of this medicine. One thing I would tell people is if you have problems sleeping on this medicine talk to your doctor first and foremost. I did talk with my doctor and I am also taking another medicine to help with that. I have Bi-polar disorder with manic tendencies. Depakote, Paxil CR, and Risperidone for me all together works. Anyone looking at this I hope it helps with your treatment process with the guidance of your doctor.  Good luck."


"I have been on about 100 mg. of dexedrine for over 20 years and it always worked great until a few years ago, when my drug company stopped sending me the TEVA generic. I never had problems with generics before but the Activis brand did nothing for me. I was told that TEVA was made by the same drug manufacturer that makes the name brand so I payed extra for the name brand and that does not appear to be working either. I have been told that TEVA no longer makes dexedrine so I am not sure what I should do. Also, I was told that the FDA no longer allows doses over 60 mg. but I am sure that is true. It could be my insurance company does not want to pay for more than a standard dose."


"I got the Nexplanon 6 weeks after I had my daughter. At first I DID NOT LIKE IT AT ALL! I wasn't on my period when I had gotten it inserted but shortly after that I had my period for 3 months straight, it was heavy bleeding for the whole 3 months, I had contacted my obgyn and they gave me pills to stop bleeding, did not work, I took another form of birth control to help level out my hormones, that didnt work either. She finally told me if it didnt stop by the end of October 2013 I would have it taken out, well luckily it stopped in September and I have only had my period once since then, now I love it. I lost about 15 pounds, my insertion spot is completely healed, I did get nauseous once, but other than that I'm completely happy."


"Was ok for many months then terrible, debilitating nausea. Given nausea was a symptom of my anxiety and gastroparesis I thought my symptoms were coming back. TERRIBLE experience. Keep in mind, people, side effects can crop up at any time, not necessarily at the beginning of treatment."


"This drug has changed my life. I used to get at least 1 headache per week, often up to 3 or 4, with nausea and extreme fatigue. I have been on the 10 mg about 3 months now and it has seriously given me my life back. I still get headaches (maybe twice per month) but they are very mild and usually really late at night. I had side effects (pretty annoying constipation and mood swings) but this has subsided almost completely. I haven't felt this good in years and I highly recommend trying this drug."


"I have been dealing with IBS-C for the past two years now.  The Bentyl has decreased my bouts with IBS-C considerably.  I still get the bouts, but they don't last as long nor do they get as severe.  I used to have bouts that lasted days and were so painful I just laid in bed all day.  But now I need to find another secondary drug that will also help get rid of this forever!"


"This drug helped my depression and suicidal thoughts for about four weeks, and everything came but...but was way worse. My depression and suicidal thoughts were worse than they were before I was on the medicine so I stopped taking it."


"Started this med about 11 years ago.  It dropped my level to below avg.  I always associated my aches and pains to my age and activity level, but I've discontinued its use for about 3 weeks because my finger joints felt swollen and arthritic.  I'm starting to feel a slow improvement.  My additional symptoms are sore hips and other joints.  To be fair, I won't be able to discern whether this is the drug or some other factor until staying off it longer."


"First time prescribed solotik last week 50mg for mild anxiety when I first wake up and depression which gets severe close to my period. First day of solotik I felt amazing I was ready to do all the great things and wonder if this is how I should normally feel. Second day: "booom!" What is that? side effects (hands sweating, anxiety, hot flashes, sleeping during the day, anxiety, nausea, no appetite, constipation, migraine, foggy memory, numb, no focus, awakened 4-6am by panic attack, itchy, lazy, nightmares, period late) spoke to my doc he insisted I continue. 4 days of hell pills down the drain now :) I miss my old emotional, deep, sensitive self. My memories, connection. Who had ability to write and feel small to big things in life."


"Been on 10mg for 11 months and hardly any improvement. Been on 20mg for 2 months and it actually got worse."


"I have awful acne everywhere on my face, between my eyebrows, forehead, chin, back and chest. I have been taking Doryx for a month, along with Ziana and a face wash.  The acne I actually care about (in between my eyebrows, and my chin) has gotten much worse. The acne on my forehead has gotten a lot better, but is starting to get worse again, and the acne on my chest has gotten better. The Pill has no side effects on me, except it is huge and I usually can't swallow it until about my 3rd try. I'm praying that it will be effective."


"On azathioprine for 6 months but it suppressed my bone marrow and my platelet levels fell dangerously low.  The azathioprine dose was reduced but my liver readings shot up. Was put on mercaptopurine 2 months ago and since then all levels have returned to normal."


"7.5mg I truly didn't find very helpful at all...I probably could have taken 3 tylenol's and got the same relief."


"I have never had a normal cycle, I started on birth control very young because I had constant bleeding that was almost never ending for years. I switched the type of birth control I was on over the years at least 15 times and nothing was able to control the relentless bleeding. At 24 I got married and stopped taking the pill all together, at which time my cycle also completely stopped. For a year my husband and I tried to conceive with no luck so finally I switched to an obgyn specialist who prescribed me Provera. I took the Provera for 10 days & by day 6 or 7 I had already began my period which lasted for 7 days.  Two weeks after my period stopped I conceived my daughter. I highly recommend Provera for infertility problems!"


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


"Got rid of my hot flashes!"


"I am writing my experience on this page because it was all I read here that gave me the courage to start taking the medicine. I started taking this 10 weeks ago and I have shed off 10kg of weight! In the first 2 weeks, I took 75mg regularly in the morning. Then I realized that I get hungry towards 4pm. Then I break the tablet into 2, thereby taking it twice a day. In the past 2 weeks, I have taken only half a tablet daily (around midday) and I am still shedding an average of a kg per week. I am now 94kg, hoping to reach my target weight of 84kg by end of the year."


"Remeron saved my life. I was unable to take SSRIs and SNRIs-they made me horribly nauseous. It was a year before my doctor prescribed Remeron. Thank God she did. After a solid year of almost total sleep deprivation I could finally sleep beautifully. Keeps the depression and anxiety completely in check. I regained the weight I had lost (about 20 lbs) due to the depression but have not gone over my pre-depression weight of 150 lbs - 5"7" 50 years old."


"This really worked for me. Gave me lots of energy and I lost 80 lbs in 9 months. I also have adult add and this drug for some reason helps me to focus and keep on track."


"I have been prescribed Remeron for about 8 months now and It is a miracle. it not only help me put on weight when I needed to because I have lost so much from all the anxiety it also gave me an amazing night sleep every night yeah it does give you some crazy dreams sometimes and you might gain a few pounds but your quality of life is so much better I was so happy the next day when I woke up I finally felt like I figured it out I say yes to the REMeron CYcle"


"Took the pill around 24hrs after, which I was terrified only due to reading the bad reviews, of course. SO, after I took it was anticipating all kinds of bad things only to find out that I had absolutely no symptoms. It has been almost 3 days since I've taken the pill and continue to feel fine."


"After only taking  this pill 14 days I made the decision to discontinue it. For me this medication makes me miserable. The problems I experienced were: major anxiety, irritability and agitation; nausea, one episode of extreme dizziness and headache to the point I wondered if I was having a stroke; breast tenderness, fluid retention; fatigue; strange dryness around my gums; abdominal cramps and a noticeable change in my bowel movements; an absolute loss of libido. It is hard to believe that a little BC pill can wreck your physical and emotional well-being in less than 14 days. I will never take this pill again!"


"I love the patch. I'm in my 4th week without the patch and happy that I have a period. I've never been regular and so far it's looking great. The patch never comes off for me. Remember to always press down on the patch for 10 seconds when applying and you are good to go!"


"I started to use Privine Nose Drops close to 60 years ago. My doctor recommended this great product for my very frequent allergies, colds, etc. I was a small child then. Over the years, I've always had some on hand and also used it for my son, who also has allergies. No other product is as mild. The rebound effect is much less of a problem with Privine.  I even noticed that one of the over the counter allergy eye drop products contains the same active ingredient.  Now, Privine is discontinued, and I honestly don't know where to go from here. There is nothing else that can take it's place."


"Accutane saved my life, plain and simple. I've tried the facial burn and peel method, but only attained severe blistering and sunburn. Before that, I'd tried everything, and I mean everything. After I'd literally burned my face off to no prevail, I'd basically given up on trying to get rid of my acne. Sometime later (and after about 7 years of living with alternating moderate to severe acne), I had accepted that I was going to just have to live out my life with acne (my mom is still struggling with hers). But after trying Accutane, I couldn't be happier. If you have stubborn acne, you need to try this."


"I had suffered with severe panic, and anxiety disorder for years. After trying every medication out there, including effexor, I felt that there was no hope. I finally found a Dr. that actually listened to my symptoms and he put me on klonopin. I can now function properly through out my day. I never thought that I would feel the way I did before my disorder started. I so thankful that there is hope, and that I don't have to suffer through the days any longer."


"I have been on Hytrin for at last 20 years. Started at 1 mg. daily. It helped my flow immediately. Now at the age of 84 I am on 15 mg. It still works pretty well. I have occasionally had episodes of low blood pressure leading to dizziness but I'm not sure whether that it from Hytrin or other blood pressure medicine I take. My blood pressure seems to fluctuate a lot. Again, I don't know the cause(s)."


"Had terrible acne on my chin and used this product on it, it took a few weeks to work but now it works amazing and I have no zits anywhere, and if I feel one coming on I just put some on it and its gone the next day."


"Helps my Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and the anxiety adrenaline surges that goes along with the POTS/Dysautonomia. Helps with insomnia induced from POTS/Dysautonomia as well!"


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


"I have had knee pain for many years and after 2 operations it got worse. Sleeping was a problem with severe sharp pain. A new doctor recommended to me, found I had severe arthritis after an MRI and put me on Mobic and wow! Why had no doctor ever prescribed this before? Pain relief within the week was amazing and my sore back improved also. I have a new life and no side effects to date and I have been taking it for 10 months. I'm 50 and feeling 40 again instead of 70."


"I'm on 20 mg of baclofen tid and it works pretty good, takes a little while for it to kick in, but it helps subside my pain/cramps in my legs. I need to ask my doctor to increase my dosage due to the medication not lasting long enough. Overall is a pretty good medication."


"A miracle for me. Effexor for 6 yrs makes me feel like having heart failure. Always out of breath when walking short distance. Every time I changed medicines I'd get really sick. Thought I was doomed to Effexor. New Doctor, now Cymbalta. After what I read, since I'm so sensitive to medicines I totally expected to be sick to my stomach and dizzy. I'm still on 30mg, 3 more days go to 60mgs. The change is great so far. No side effects everyone is different. It takes so long to find the medicine that's right for you. I can't work, on disability."


"Tried Effexor, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Zoloft in the past with no results.

EMSAM has brought me out of it after seven years.  Only a little localized skin irritation."


"Do not waste your time or money on this drug. I was hoping I would be able to break the ambien and lunesta cycle with this..Benadryl works better than Belsomra."


"I used the 3 day treatment before, hag a very light yeast caught it in time no itchyness or burying figured I'd go grab the 1 day maximum strength...highly don't recommend! it didn't even clear up discharge came right back..got a 3 day one and it cleared right up."


"I have struggled with generalized anxiety disorder and depression since I was 15. I am taking 10mg a day and have had no side effects except unusual dreams. This medicine has been amazing! I used to cry and worry a lot now I feel 100 times better!"


"Cymbalta is the best medication I have ever taken. After years of being treated for depression, I was re diagnosed as bipolar 2.5 years ago. I have been on an endless parade of SSRIs, and cymbalta controls my depression and anxiety better than anything else I've tried. For the first couple of months I experienced some numbness and tremors in my hands and forearms, but not bad enough to stop the medication; they stopped after 2 or 3 months. I STRONGLY recommend you ask your doctor about Cymbalta."


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"I took birth control about 2 years ago (another pill and the patch), and neither worked very well. They both lowered my libido significantly. I've been take Yaz for the past 2 months now, and although it doesn't treat EVERYTHING that I expect to treat, I can't expect something like this to be perfect. I still have slight PMS, and there are the undeniable cramps, but it has a short period time, and it keeps me from getting pregnant. I think it's actually raised my libido! Yaz=good!"


"I use myoflex when my pain medication will not ease the constant pain I have from Raynaud's, Fibromyalgia, Rhematoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis.  You name it.  My husband buys this cream for me by the case directly from the manufacture. I can not believe how well this works. Better than Morphine. My physical therapist introduced this cream to me over 10 years ago and I have used it since. So does all of my family."


"This drug was prescribed to after ritilin didn't work well. This medication helped my ADHD but the side affects were unbearable. Cotton mouth, irritability, anxiety, panic attacks. I seemed like the cons outweighed the pros. Much more successful than ritilin but not enough. My doctor decided to try Vyvanse, a new version of adderall with less side effects and better outcomes for treatment plus no crash after dinner "


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"This is a miracle drug! I've suffered with migraines for years and I've never been able to find a medication that helps. I take 1 Midrin at the onset of a headache and within 45 minutes it is gone. I have no side effects whatsoever. I can go about my daily routine and the medication does not effect me at all. I highly recommend this medication! I was at my wits end until I tried Midrin. Even Imitrex did not help me. But this drug did the trick!!"


"Used 1000 was great first and second time. A litter burning at the pens head. But had erections in 10 to 15 minutes.  Works best when you stand during sex. Or are posted in a upright position."


"Still have pain and I itch all day and night."


"Feel very disconnnected from reality and more depressed and moody also sleep a lot."


"I have had the same experience as many.  The 50mg worked well but anxiety is now a problem and I have to force myself out of bed. Don't feel like I function well. Love the weight loss but now I have had it combined with Celexa and it is not making me feel buoyant at all. I am not sure if I suffer from ADHD or may have some bipolar... this drug is not the miracle I had hoped for....I have been on it for almost 3 months."


"Prozac got rid of lots of my circular thoughts about how awful I was, and helped my mind to concentrate better on school work. However, I "cared" less about what I was learning and studied for tests, not long-term memory.

Prozac helped me to branch out and broaden my friendship circle. Though the quality of my friendships was more superficial than before.

Prozac took a huge toll on my body. I had painful muscle cramps in my legs, back, arms, and neck. I always had large bags under my eyes and fell asleep during the day, because I slept very lightly on this medicine.

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"I have been taking Anastrozole for 2 years 2 months following a double mastectomy, Chemo, & radiation. I had trigger thumb surgeries on both thumbs the first year. I am a dentist, so not being able to bend my thumbs is not an option. My hair is very thin. My knees are so sore I can hardly walk when I first get up. Getting down on my knees is excruciating! I am an active person but I move like a 90 year old woman. I am thankful to be alive and thankful that this medication is available. However, if anyone knows how to help the knee pain, please share."


"I have been taking Sprintec since May 2016.  I was doing great on the blue pill, but when it came to taking the white pill for 7 days, I would bleed for weeks straight at a time.  So, playing doctor, I just started taking the blue pill and would skip over taking the white pill and I would spot every now and then. When I did do that I would have severe cramps (never had cramps before in my life) and decided to finish the pack as suggested (blue/white pills).  Now it is August and for three weeks I have been bleeding non-stop.  I have not taken any of my blue pills since Sunday, July 31st, to see if the bleeding would stop and sure enough it HASN'T....I am tired of cramping when on the pill and bleeding when I follow the directions.  HELP???"


"Pill worked well at preventing pregnancy but I would bleed for 3-5 weeks straight. It was awful and made me very very very cranky and moody."


"This medicine made me confused, slur my words, exhausted. I was basically living in a fog for over five years. No amount of sleep helped, I needed to take a nap every day and would still be tired when I woke up. I had difficulty thinking, repeated sentences, had anxiety attacks. This medication is only suppose to be given for a maximum of 2 weeks. It's highly addictive and the user develops a high tolerance. Long-term usage can result in brain damage and benzos are the most overly prescribed drug in the world. Withdrawal was horrible, but worth it! I got my life back after getting off of it and I don't have anxiety or seizures, changed my lifestyle, diet and exercise."


"Prescibed Bactrim for prostatitis. Was showing good improvement after 5 days.  Day 9, big full body hives develop and had to stop.  Dr. thought I was allergic to the sulfa component of bactrim so he prescibed Trimethoprim(the other component in Bactrim) by itself a week later. After 1 pill the hives start again... Was switched to Cipro with slight improvement and then to Doxycycline which is significantly helping after 4 weeks. Going to continue it as long as I'm improving . 70% better now."


"I quit cold turkey for 6 years and then had a slip, I went on Habitrol and it made quitting amazingly easy by comparison. I had another slip and went on Nicoderm, the itching sensation literally drove me mad and I ripped it off and through it in the garbage. Habitrol had some very mild itching as well but it was easily manageable and dissipated shortly. My mom was told she was having an "allergic reaction" to Nicoderm because the itching was very severe and I've known a handful of people personally who experienced the exact same thing, a maddening itch, sometimes even an actual rash from Nicoderm patches. Habitrol was way better for me and I would without a second thought-recommend it over Nicoderm."


"My 7 year old son has been on Intuniv for 5 weeks.  He was on Vyvanse but he was getting so crabby and angry all the time we decided to stop having him use it.  He also had to be pressured to eat anything.  He is now in the first week of 3 mg of Intuniv.  He is eating so much I have to stop him!  However, he is very tired and sleeps in very late.  His moodiness is gone but he is still a bit more hyperactive than we would prefer but if he stays this way we will stay only on the Intuniv.  We love having our son's personality back, and his appetite."


"Well I went to the ER, they diagnosed me with gout. They gave me a prescription that was $45 for 20 pills! Pharmacist told about Aleve. I bought it for $7.99/100 pills. Best choice ever, no regrets"


"I've been under immense stress and it was throwing my hormones into whack. The NuvaRing put me back on track. I actually have a sex drive for the first time in 3 months."


"I did a lot of research on ParaGard prior to the procedure like everyone else just so that I am well informed of the pros and cons. For someone with high pain tolerance, I decided not to take a pain pill before the procedure 2 days ago which in hindsight, was unwise. The pain was worse than I thought especially when my OBGYN had to dilate my cervix a bit since I haven't had kids. She warned me that the IUD might not be the best option as my cervix may be too small for the device.  However, it was just fine. The pain only lasted for a few minutes until the IUD was inserted. I'm experiencing more cramps (have subsided) and heavier flow 2 days in but hopefully that will improve soon."


"Although not a cure it sure is a fabulous tool in my battle against type 2 diabetes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE BATTLING THIS DISEASE. Combined with exercise and portion control this is a miracle drug in my humble non medical opinion."


"No one likes to be on medications if possible but unfortunately most of the time, anxiety and depressions are tough. Negative thoughts, feeling uneasy almost all the time, social difficulties had affected me more than words can describe until I see the psychiatrist for help. Was prescribed Remeron along with Xanax at first but Remeron knock me off even at lowest dosage and constant migraines. Doc then switched me to Zoloft 25mg, its been a year now I'm feeling myself again, laughter is back, seeing things in brighter ways, willing to be back to work life. Anxiety and depression still lingers around sometimes but much bearable. Trying to slowly cut down Xanax and back to normal life. Side effects are sexual difficulties and stomach discomfort."


"I was 16 when I had my first panic attack! It was so scary I didn't know what was happening to me. It got to the point that I had anxiety every single minute of my day I became house bound for the next 2 yrs I would not step foot outside my house I felt like the world around me was a dream I now know this is called de-realization something that happens when anxiety is at it's worst, at its peek! My mother took me to her psychiatrist, that was the best day of my life I was prescribed 1 mg Xanax 3 x per day. I started to flourish, I starting living again and slowly getting back out into society. I am now 44 I have a loving husband, 2 kids and am still on Xanax but my dosage is much lower 0.5 micrograms in the morning or when necessary."


"I love gildess! I've been on spironolactone and two topicals and then later solodyn for acne. I had good results, but I finally decided to try this. I have only had one pimple since taking gildess, and it was minor. I'm so glad I started this medication! I have had sort of weird periods since I've started it is the only downside, but I'm on month three and the doctor said that can happen for the first three months anyway. I highly recommend gildess! I'm a 25 year old female who has been struggling with acne for at least 12 years, and I've tried other birth controls for acne as well."