"I am a 17 year old female who has been on Zoloft for almost 6 months. I used to have terrible social anxiety, and was diagnosed with an anxiety and panic disorder. Since I have started taking Zoloft, my ability to speak with people has grown tremendously. I can't remember ever feeling happier than I do now, and the biggest change in me is the fact that I now feel emotionally stable. I'm only on 25mg, but I have found that it has helped me in incredible ways. The only side effects I have experienced are loss of appetite and slight nausea- I have lost a bit of weight while on this medicine, but not a dangerous amount. I highly recommend talking to your doctor about this medicine if you experience social anxiety, or have panic attacks."


"Works great but goes out for me quickly.  Always feel like dose should be raised but can't due to swelling and weight gain."


"I am a registered nurse and have had psoriasis since I was 12. I am now 56. It was mostly contained to my scalp during the winter months. But I started experiencing psoriatic arthritis which was getting worse in my hands and feet.
1 month after starting Stelara, I noticed a difference. It has been 9 months and I have no more psoriasis or arthritis pain.
I did not experience any side effects. I highly recommend this product."


"I tried this under doctor recommendation for my combined condition, it turned me white the 1st day. great. 36 hours later I was purple all over my face and still flushing 72 hours later. What am I supposed to do?"


"I rated Lyrica as "one" because IF your prescription plan does not pay for it, it is worth nothing to you UNLESS you are prepared to pay about $350.00 a month out of your own pocket.  It's effectiveness for a few of my problems was very good, but since I cannot afford it, it's effectiveness is actually ZERO to me now.

Don't take the free sample that will be offered to you (unless you can afford it later).  Stopping Lyrica will be the one of the most miserable things you have ever tried in your life!  It is a horrible withdrawal.  the company is just like a street dealer of drugs. BOTH give you "free samples" to get you dependent on the drug and they charge big money for you to continue taking it."


"I have taken this drug for many years. HAVE HAD SEVERE ILLNESSES ETC. AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO KEEP GOING WITHOUT IT.  Best medication I have ever taken"


"Me and wife (in our 50's) tried it for the first time and great results.  Second time not as good.  We will keep trying.  Believe we need to take it out of refrigerator and let it warm up a bit might help,  I don't know.  My diabetes and wife fibromyalgia (or how ever you spell it). We will keep on trying"


"Sometimes I feel drowsy, sometimes I feel dizzy, sometimes I don't. I am not sure if it is really part of the medication but I do know I don't seizure on it. Compared to the first type of medication I tried (it sent me loopy) this is a lot better, but it could also be better. -Over the years start to analyse how your head processes, how much do you remember and make sure you're not getting slowly cranky on it."


"I HIGHLY suggest against this birth control. I was on the pill, but was annoyed at taking them every day so I switched to Implanon. Worst idea ever. I gained over 30 pounds in 5 months, have NO sex drive, extreme abdominal pains, periods for months (MONTHS) straight, very moody, and lethargic all the time. I tried going to the gym for a while but the weight kept gaining (without any diet change). I went from 120lbs to now 150lbs. Not OK!! Oh, I forgot about acne. Yeah, a TON of it that will not go away no matter what you do. Do yourself a favor and do not get this birthcontrol. I finally get it out on Monday and I'm switching back to the pill!"


"Pretty sure I've had an anxiety issue my entire life. I'm in my late 20s and it was starting to affect my job. Been on escitalopram 10mg for 6 weeks and have not once felt like I was going to have a heart attack. I take it at night. First week I had every side effect listed. My jaw clenched for probably 3 weeks. I feel like I'm able to focus more and don't feel as flustered all the time. I also dont feel like im crawling out of skin when surrounded by large amounts of people. Things seem okay for now."


"I have been taking 10 mg for 2 years with no side effects. Before that I tried some non beta blocker meds and had all sorts of problems.

Bystolic lovers my blood pressure better than others. This is a great medication.

If you experience problems sleeping or dreams a lot at night, take it a little earlier in the afternoon. I take it at 5 pm and I sleep just fine now."


"I'm on day 25 taking this medication. I am taking the generic Prozac for anxiety and severe panic attacks. I started on 20mg. The side effects were horrible. I couldn't stop shaking, my heart was racing, I couldn't eat, sleep, it made my anxiety worse. I went to my doctor by the 10th day and he prescribed me klonopin. I only took klonopin once, it did help but I just didn't like the feeling. I wanted to stop taking fluoxetine because it made me feel worse but I kept taking it. By the third week I was able to eat again. It is now day 25 and I am starting to feel like myself again. My anxiety and panic attacks went from a 10 to a 3. I am planning on upping my dosage by day 30. I highly suggest trying out this medication. Don't be scared."


"I had a very negative reaction with this birth control. I only took the first pill...ONE pill.... and the entirety of the next day I had chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, blurry vision and anxiety. I honestly felt like I was going to die. My chest felt like it was going to explode. I went to urgent care and they found all of my vitals to be completely normal, but that the pill was making me physically feel these affects that weren't really there. They told me that I didn't have to stop taking it, but I never took another one because I would rather not be on birth control at all than to feel like that every again."


"Good for social Anxiety."


"Okay so I was PRAYING this stuff worked. I'm going to be very detailed bc some people aren't and I needed details. So I got my last period Nov 11th. On the 25th (I googled after and it was legit the peak day for ovulation for me) the condom broke and everything happened inside me. No "pull out" bc we legit thought the condom was on. So IMMEDIATELY after we went to Walmart and got plan B. I took it within the hour that it happened. That night I felt hella bloated and gross and that weekend I was a tad nauseous but it wasn't too bad. 5 days later I got my period (started with dark discharge and now blood) and it's two weeks early but many reviews said this happened to other people so no need to freak out!"


"This medicine worked too well for me,  my dentist prescribed it due to a root canal, now I feel dizzy, nauseous, very sleepy. Pain is completely gone, but this worked way too well."


"I have been on the Depo shot since February 2016. It is now Aigust 1st 2016 and I have not stoop bleeding since I began the shot. I do not recommend this product at all. Along with the bleeding I have felt pain in my uterus area. I received an ultrasound which was negative but I never had any problems until I started this shot. I am due for my third shot tomorrow but I am not getting it. I only got the second shot in hopes that my body would get used to the hormones but I cannot deal with another three months of steady constant bleeding. I was fine without it and had normal 3-5 day periods. With this I cannot differentiate if it's a period or just bleeding from the shot. I'll be so glad when this is completely out of my body."


"Was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) in Feb 2011, Gleevec worked for me for about a year and a half. I threw up almost every night on it. I had a rash all over my body when I first took it but that went away over time. Gleevec stopped working for me and my BNR jumped from 3 to 19. Dr switched me to Sprycel."


"I've been on it for 3 years with 0 side effects. It's effective in that I've never become pregnant. I haven't experienced mood swings like everyone else posted about. I never get breakouts. The only reason I've gained 10 lbs in the last 3 years is from crossfit and it was muscle. I have absolutely no complaints with Estarylla."


"I developed pneumonia after getting swine flu. I was on heavy duty antibiotics and was given diflucan as a prophylactic for yeast infections. I took approximately 4 doses over the course of two weeks. I recently noticed that a toe nail that had a fungus for over 40 years (!) is now growing in nice and pink! No more thick ugly yellow nail! Amazing! No other side effects were noticed!"


"I had been having difficulty getting started for some months, then 2 weeks ago I started getting a burning sensation when urinating. My doctor tested for an infection but found nothing. I have been taking this medication for 1 week. 12 hours after taking the first dose the effect was amazing, no difficulty, no burning. First morning I felt very slightly light-headed, but it passed within a minute or two. No other side effect."


"I started on one tablet a day at beginning of July for acute attack of TGN  increasing to two a day for three weeks then down to one then alternate days last one on ,14th August 2017 as pain gone. Since then  I have had skin rashes, swollen eyes which initially was diagnosed as ', Prickly heat,' then the last two weeks I have suffered from mood swings, disturbed sleeping, emotional, irrational, hyper activity. My brain never stops working thought not always sensible, nor speech. I do loads of tasks going from one to another and making more work for myself. Had bloods done and awaiting results. Whilst researching came across this and wondered if this could be the cause. Has anyone else heard of it? Studies show it is people with epilepsy"


"Geodon changed my life. The first thing that happened was it was VERY sedating.  Within an hour of taking it I was asleep so deeply that I could not be woken up no matter what happened. You could yell, shake me, nothing would wake me. I did not wake up groggy though and within 3 days my mind no longer raced and I started thinking clearly. As time went on the sedating effect lessened though it took a really long time. While I'm on it my brain just isn't mean to me and I sleep like a normal person. Tough to start as you need someone who can be with you in case there is an emergency because you will not be able to wake up or move for hours but it works. I wouldn't trade it for the world."


"I had my second shot last April and have had problems ever since. I now have TMJ jaw bone pain.  Cannot eat without pain and crunch sounds. Have to use a hot water bottle on my jaw area.I have had severe bladder pain and severe acid reflux 2 weeks after getting the shot. I also have hip and bone pain. Itching has been horrible. I don't want this shot any longer. I will take my chances. I have osteoporosis but so did my mother and she never took this stuff and she did fine."


"This birth control is insane. No, I have not gotten pregnant, but after visiting my local Planned Parenthood, they had told me they stopped carrying  Apri my original birth control. I was on Apri for about 2 years and it was amazing. But I didn't have a choice besides to switch since my lack of health insurance. So, the first three months, totally fine. Yeah, a little moody here and there, but nothing out of the usual. By the time the fourth month rolled around, I have gained almost 15 lbs, have the worst mood swings and cramps around my ovulation time, spot every week, and my period just keeps getting longer and longer. Before it was like clock work, down to the very hour, 11 months out of the 12. I have one month left to go then switching"


"I had Implanon inserted July 09. I bled for the first month nonstop. My doctor prescribed estrogen pills and after a day or two my period stopped completely. I loved not having a period however I began to experience mood swings, since August 09. I am never in the mood for sex (my poor husband is suffering), I have dry scalp and my other part is always dry too. Lately I have been feeling terribly depressed (probably from the lack of sex).  I had it removed today and I am hoping these side effects go away immediately. I did not write this to discourage those who may want to try this birth control. This may not happen to you. But for those who use Implanon and are experiencing some of these symptoms just know that you are not crazy, get it removed."


"Having tried different tablets. I found that I have started to think about dying more than usual. My dreams seem so real, that I have woken up and could feel my heart racing. I'm going to give them another week or two, then go back and see my doctor again."


"I have been on this medication for a while now. Without it I cannot go to the bathroom but with it I get diarrhea. It seems to mess with the consistency of my stool. It's good to feel cleaned out but it interrupts one's day and made me feel like I always had to be near a bathroom. It works (typically) within 2-3 hours. I wish that the 72 was a low enough dosage but it's not and amitiza is ironically also too strong yet no OTC remedies work well enough for me. Hopeful another solution will come with time"


"Didn't really help me. After a week I started to get really bad stomach pains and feeling sick. I was on 500 mg 2 x a day. Think I'm going to try something else."


"After insurance (which covers it) and Nova Prescription Card, the cost is $30/month.

On Saxenda: 6 weeks now (was already dieting before Saxenda).

 Lost 5% of body mass on Saxenda(11 pounds) so far. Plan to lose 10% or more while on this. Food cravings have ceased, and food tastes better while eating it, and satiety is quicker than before. If it continues likes this achieving health and weight goals will be easy. Like others went from having diarrhea before to normal or mild constipation on Saxenda.

My feet and hands sometimes feel cold now, don't crave food. If I do not diet, I will not lose weight even with Saxenda. But Saxenda makes the fight to lose weight easy. Very easy to use too, was surprised by that."


"I always have a packet of this on me. ALWAYS. In the hand bag, in the bedside drawer... it doesn't matter. I feel panicky when I don't have a packet on me somewhere.
Many times I've thought I've felt the tingle or seen a tiny little bump, and I've taken the 3 x pills STRAIGHT AWAY and no cold sore has ever appeared. There was one instance when my lip got burnt from too much sun / wind exposure, and my lip swelled up and I had the MOTHER of all cold sores - unfortunately these nifty pills didn't stop that, but definitely cut healing time back to roughly 4 days (instead of 10!). Zinc, Lysine and yoghurt are also very good to take when treating an outbreak. Good luck!"


"I tried to write a lot more, but the space is limited. I'd tried ADHD medicines and loading up with caffeine, but nothing seemed to work to manage my excessive sleep cycles. I stumbled across information on Provigil, and asked my doctor if I could try it. I was skeptical because I have eczema, and I have to be careful about the medications, foods, and external allergens I'm exposed to. I began at  the lowest dose once/day, and increased to that twice a day after a year and a half, because it seemed the effectiveness was decreasing. I do take breaks from the meds, usually for a day or two, but I've had to for months (cost) and haven't experienced noticeable withdrawal symptoms, like with all the other chemicals."


"Was put on this medication for high BP. Has not gone down. I am off balance and was diagnosed at the ER with vertigo. Can barely stand up without feeling like I am going to pass out. Very dizzy and constantly lightheaded. Would not recommend this to anyone."


"I have had the mirena for 9 months.  I was super nervous About having it inserted but it wasn't bad at all. A little uncomfortable but not awful.  I bled for about 3 months as expected before beginning to lighten and eventually didn't bleed at all.  It was wonderful and I have loved my mirena ever since. However I started bleeding heavily again about a week ago and I'm a little concerned. Hesitant to go to my doctor about what seems like a period but I think I need to."


"I was extremely hesitant to start this pill based on the terrible reviews. I was prescribed this pill after a ruptured ovarian cyst and mildly elevated testosterone levels so kind of had no choice but to try it. I am on day 5 and so far so good! I have not experienced any side effects at all. I was really worried about acne and weight gain as side effects. No acne and I actually seem to be losing weight which is amazing. I will update again after 1 month of use but so far so good!"


"I started give this medication to my 7years old we started with 18mg, 25mg and now 40mg, no change on his behavior yet 40mg it only been 2wks that he is taking it, but one thing is he is more aggressive, crying a lot but I am going to continue for 2more wks to see if any changes after that definitely I will call the doctor to change this med."


"After having my thyroid burned out 2 years ago I was on a non natural brand for my thyroid. I have not been feeling myself since these 2 years, always having no energy, not able to lose weight, not able to think clearly. I recently switched to Armour thyroid and I feel much better."


"I have tried just about every medicine there is to treat bipolar disorder, and Seroquel hands-down is the best one for me in terms of stability. However, the weight gain has been a problem. I gained 40 pounds on Seroquel. The good news is I've lost 16 pounds of that in 3 1/2 months. It's been hard work, but I am confident I can meet my goal of losing 48 more pounds over the next year."


"7 year old with ADHD, with the HD prevailing. Started 10 mg Metadate CD in the morning and teacher reported night and day difference, but late in the day was night marish. Grouchy, no focus and constantly arguing. Doctor decided that it metabolized quickly and was out of his system too quickly. Started 20 mg in the morning and saw immediate improvement in the afternoons. BUT...vocal and motor tics began, up to 7-10 a minute, and we stopped it right away. Started 0.25 mg Guanfacine to relax the system, up to 3 mg now. Tics have lessened, but still present daily. Tried Adderall, but aggression and moodiness appeared. Back to Metadate CD, paired with Guanfacine, school is better, still some moodiness, but overall an improvement."


"This drug is wonderful for stomach viruses, motion sickness, anything involving stomach nausea. The only side effect I have felt is the sedative effect. If you are a nervous flyer I would recommend 12.5 mg 30 minutes before take off."


"I had a miscarriage and went to my OBGYN and he prescribed me LoLo. He didn't tell me how or when to use it, so I tried to read up on it before I did. My MC started on august 2-11 and I got my ultrasound to check up on everything and they said I passed the baby so I started LoLo. I bled for a month but towards the end of the month (last week and a half) it started turning brown like old blood. I was taking the pill at exactly 9:30 everyday and when I started my new pack, I did good for two days then on my third day I was an hour late but still took it and the day after that, I took it six minutes earlier. But now I'm on day 7, and I took the pill at 9:30 since day 5.

I haven't had any S/E but a couple days ago my back started to ache"


"After trying 4 different meds this one was the first I was able to tolerate for a longer period. The seizures came under control and all was well. Unfortunatly my amonia levels (a very rare side effect but one that you need to be aware of) began to rise to scary levels so I had to quit ASAP. However if I had not had this issue I would have gladly stayed on the drug."


"Contracted Stevens Johnson's  spent 2 months in hospital kidneys shut down 80% of body  blistered still having problems 2 years later"


"I have been off of Micronor birth control for a little over a year now and I still do not have regular periods. I had to go off of it because it was giving me headaches, gained a lot of weight on it (even though my eating habits stayed the same), I was extremely forgetful while taking it. It's heartbreaking for my husband and I as we are TTC currently but I only get me period maybe every 4 months since stopping Micronor."


"12 years ago  I suffered form lower back pain for spurs, and severe pain between my shoulder. The pain was absolutely unbearable. The muscle spasm were so bad that I had a hard time breathing. My doctor prescribed me skelaxin for the spasms and pain killers for the pain. Once I started taking the Skelaxin I had no use for the pain medicine. This is a wander drug because, I can function 100% and all it does is it's job .I have recently started suffering with spasms again that are very intense. I went to the doctor today and she prescribed Skelaxin again. I know it is pricey , but nothing works like it does.  I am on my third dose  and seeing dramatic improvement already."


"Epiduo is fantastic. I've only used it for 3 weeks but my skin is so much clearer (I had moderate acne). However it is a prescription treatment and you have to be careful with it: use it sparingly and just once a day, more won't work faster. The best way to do this is to buy a gentle cleanser and moisturiser (Cetaphil and Eucerin are fantastic as they're formulated for skin undergoing acne treatment). Cleanse and moisturise morning and evening, and follow with a very thin layer of Epiduo every evening. The dryness and flaking disappears after 10-14 days, so be patient. If your skin is sensitive, the best thing to do is to apply Epiduo after your moisturiser has sunk in. This creates a barrier but the treatment works just as effectively."


"I was taking 40mg of Adderall per day for ADD, before my Narcolepsy diagnosis. At that point the dose was raised to 30mg, 2 times per day. That dose helped a bit more with the ADD symptoms, but I'm still exhausted and sleep-walking thru my day. It does give me 4-5 hours to be productive and get my work/errands done before I crash again, around 3:30pm. I've been on Adderall for several years and at first it seemed like a miracle drug. On 20mg/day I felt awake for the first time in my life. But now, about 8 years later, I think my tolerance is way up, as the 60mg/day I take now is no where as effective as the 20mg was years ago. Until there is better treatment for Narcolepsy, Adderall is better than nothing."


"This is my 3rd time being on this med.  For me it runs it course after a few years and I have to get on a different med. I  am highly sensitive to meds of this type. This is day 4 of being on it again. Very low dose of 25 mg.  I am to be on this for 6 days and then suppose to bump up to 50 mg. Just don't think I will bump up this soon. This med has been truly a lifesaver once again for me. I had been under high stress for a  month and a half and it just kept getting worse.  Went back to dr and I asked him to put me back on Zoloft, generic version. He agreed.  Very thankful for this med. Not quite back to my old self yet but very close. Minor side effects that I tolerate well. Please give this a try. This drug has been around for many years."


"My wife has taken this medicine in pill form to combat nausea due to chemo, with no adverse side effects. Last week she was given a dose via her central line. She became psychotic and combative. Phenergan via IV was not good for her. Zofran is an excellent alternative."


"I'm 36yr old doctor. I had been on Paroxetine for past 8 yrs.weaned just 6 months back.I developed post subcapsular cataract last year. Operated both eyes with IOL. the morbidity it has  produced reflects in my day to day activities. I never heard of cataracts as a side effect by paroxetine until I developed one. only when I searched on net I could see few studies suggesting cataract as a side effect of some  SSRIs and Paroxetine is one among those.I had to wean it as I was afraid I might end up in more rare and serious side effects in long term, say for eg renal failure in another few yrs.But its a wonderful drug in controlling OCD. Soon I'm about  to restart it or a new SSRI due to relapse. OCD makes me feel living blind is more easier than with OCD"


"Have taken this medication for 10 nights. Nothing has improved whatsoever. I take as directed 2 hours before bedtime. It has not been the answer to a sleepless night I had hoped for. Still waking up after an hour or hour and half,and keep waking throughout the remainder of the night."


"I didn't notice at first why my acne was getting better, then I realized it was the birth control. After I  stopped the pill I noticed huge bumps on my chin and around my cheeks, and acne on my chest. I recently  re started back on the pill and my skin is all of a sudden clear again so it works for acne very well for me. Everyone seems to be different."


"This medication caused massive and sub-massive pulmonary embolisms; as well as a major saddle embolus. Thus causing my right ventricle to become enlarged, resting pulse to become over 150 and lowered my oxygen levels. If I had not had a CT scan because I repetitively complained about how it was getting harder and harder to breathe- I would be dead! My cardiologist doesn't know how I am still alive. I am a healthy female in my 20's who took low does estrogen B.C. pills for years until I switched to this drug. Months later and I am on blood thinners and unable to continue my schooling or physically demanding job. It seemed to be working fine. Over time I started developing what I thought was back strain, or from overworking my abs. Turns out the pain was actually caused by the lack of oxygen to my lung tissue which is now dead (infarction). I was in physical therapy for weeks until the shortness of breathe kicked in. I'm a runner. There was no way I got out of shape that fast. I pushed. They considered asthma. After my heart "was nearly beating out of your chest and I could hear it without my stethoscope" said my NP- I got a CT which revealed the clots and was immediately admitted for EKOS surgery (direct catheter thrombolysis). I had to lay on my back for over 24 hours. They had to put wires into my lungs and legs. Blood work following the procedure shows that my ONLY risk factor was this birth control- it nearly killed me in my early 20's."


"I've been on Bydureon coming on three weeks, I just gave my third week shot today!  The first week about five days and I got violently ill, abdominal cramps vomiting diarrhea. Contacted my doctor but he really thought that it was the stomach virus so he asked me to take it for one more week. Second week I had some light nausea but all went well. Just took my third shot this morning and I don't know if I did anything wrong but  it burned going in and now there's a lump on my thigh The size of a pea."


"I've been on Topamax for about a week now great results. carbonated drinks taste horrible little confused in class but overall its a Lifesaver. My migraines had me suicidal."


"I started contrave and was also on week 3 about to start week 4 when my face started breaking out really bad! I went from having a perfectly clear skin, to having multiple pimples all over my face! The areas where I had the pimples would get red immediately. I also broke out in my chest area, and even got some on my thighs!! Finally in my 5th week I stopped taking contrave and they are slowly all going away, but my face isn't 100% clear yet.
I was also experiencing headaches, upset stomach and severe dry mouth! The worst part of all is that I paid $90 and wasn't able to lose not even a pound!!! I was starving all the time, and my cravings were still impossible!!! I see the commercial on TV and it's definitely false advertising!!!"


"I have used Provigil for about 4 years now and I really like it.  I feel completely normal when I take it. In fact the only time I notice the drug is when I forget to take it.  However, it is costly but I did find a substantial discount in my insurance's mail order program.  Also, for someone who asked earlier, I stopped taking Progivil as soon as I found out I was pregnant. There is too little known yet and my kid was not going to be the Gineau Pig.  Surprisingly, something changed because of being pregnant and I did surprisingly well for thoes 8 months. I just made sure to take regular naps."


"I can walk again, sit up again, lean down to pick up something again & reach my feet to put on shoes again! I went from bed-ridden from the pain to back to almost normal activity.  It spikes my blood sugar pretty good for several days and I have to monitor my sugar more closely, but that is worth dealing with to be pain-free."


"I have been on Ocella for about 4 months now. Overall it has done its job of keeping me kid-free but I get horrible cramps a day or two before my period and during it. Periods are definitely shorter and lighter so I don't understand the increase in cramps. I also have been getting headaches quite frequently but I don't know if I can attribute that to this medication."


"My husband & I had unprotected sex on the Nov 5 2016 at 4 am that morning. I remembered I was ovulationing the day before. I told my husband about the pill & he didn't want to hear it (he said it sounds like a abortion) anyway after trying to convince him I wanted this (we have 4 kids already, youngest is 4months) he finally told me to do what I wanted. Got the pill on the 7th, took it at 4pm and got my period on the 13th (yesterday) 3 days early! The day before I started it I felt awful! Nausea, headache, no appetite, with little cramps. (I'm bleeding heavy with a few pea sized clots) I took it at the 62 hour mark & it worked! Never been so happy to get my period! I'll never put myself in that situation again, I go this week for BC!"


"1st day on contrave I was so nauseous I vomited 2 hours after taking pill I even took it with food . I tried to get some sleep I woke up and am still a little dizzy and off balance I will not continue to take this can't deal with the nausea."


"I had no spotting, weight gain or acne on this pill but it did not help me with PMS."


"I have asthma that gets worse in the winter. I have had a flare up that has been bothering me for the past 4 months, since it got cold. This is the 2nd time the MethylPrednisone pack has been prescribed for me - I've taken prednisone in the past, but not the "pack" - and both times I've had a raging headache. I don't know if it's this specific formulation, from this specific company, or what, because I've taken prednisone many times over the past 25 years, and never had a problem like this before. But both times it has been horrible, like my head was just going to explode! Within half an hour after taking the first dose, it was really bad. Not so bad on successive days, but then again, the dose tapers down and is less every day."


"I wish that I had never heard of this medication.  I have been on it for about 6 months now and it has destroyed me and my families life.   I can't do anything that I was doing before I started this.   I was very happy, active, love to work and really enjoyed playing with my grandchildren and taking vacations with all of my family.   I don't know what I would have done if it had not been for my wonderful husband of 52 years.   I have so much pain all over my entire body and I feel so miserable all the time.  My husband has had to take over the house cleaning , cooking and shopping.  It is also impossible to sleep because of pain in both hips and back. I am also loosing a lot of my hair now. Prolia has taken the prize for being the worse med ever"


"I was taking another birth control pill for a couple years and never had any side effects from it. Then, a couple weeks ago I went to get a refill and the pharmacy said that the pill I was taking had been replaced by Falmina. They said it had the same ingredients as the last pill I had been taking. The first week of taking this new pill, I bought everything was normal, then within the second week I started getting really angry and sad, etc. I also started spotting, which I never did between periods before. I've even been extremely tired and haven't had any energy in the past couple weeks. I was not expecting any of these side effects since I thought there was not a difference in medication, but the crazy mood swings and tiredness  terrible."


"Started 1-1-2015. Down 15 lbs in 25 days. Counting calories which has been super easy. Sleeping better. A little dry mouth but more water is a good thing. Only take 1 pill a day. No exercise yet. Will add walking on treadmill 2-1-2015."


"Gained weight, felt depressed, worst experience of my adult life with birth control.
28yr healthy vegan -5'8 143lbs
Two weeks on Gildess -160
Horrible nightmare. It's been two months and I've lost 5 lbs."


"51 years old-postmenopausal for 2 years. Started this for hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping. Been taking med for 3 months now. Had cramping & bleeding initially. Titrated patch by cutting in half. Had exam & endometrial biopsy to rule out any problems. Bleeding stopped. After 3 weeks at half patch, symptoms returned somewhat. Increased back to whole patch- 2 weeks no bleeding, now have cramping & bleeding again for 3 days now. I know these are side effects that usually completely subside, so I am waiting to see if the bleeding stops altogether. The patch has stayed on with no problem, & is very effective. I have thick hair, but have noticed slight thinning which is not a problem so far. I will give it more time."


"I've been on Tri-Sprintec for years and my period is extremely regular and I get it on the same day every month. Acne has always been an issue, but it has definitely lightened up a bit since taking this birth control. If I miss a pill, my body lets me know. I get very nauseous and experience cramping just because I am so (reliant) in a sense, on it. Also, I never had any significant weight change at all while taking it. I also have gone up a cup size too! I've had no trouble with Tri-Sprintec and would recommend it to others."


"I've had cystic acne since the beginning of college. I've been on Orthotricyclen Lo, Tri-Previfem (generic orthotricyclen), Beyaz, and now I'm currently on Tri-Sprintec. The orthotricyclen LO helped a little with my acne, but I still had a lot of breakouts. I was on it for around a year. I then switched to tri-previfem, which worked great for me (no side effects whatsoever) It helped regulate my period really well too. I was on it for around 2 and a half years and my acne started coming back. A different doctor switched me over to Beyaz since she said my body was used to the Tri-Previfem. I was on Beyaz for 7 months, but noticed many problems such as weight gain (I gained 8 lbs) and moodiness. I switched to Tri-Sprintec and works great."


"I had botox injections for migraines almost a month ago and am still wearing a neck brace. For the first seven days, I had excruciating head pain, migraines, and neck pain. I felt like my neck was on fire. I called my doc office, Michigan Head Pain & Neurological Institute (MHNI), and was told that is a common side effect and should fade after 5-10 days. The pain was unbearable. My physical therapist is the one who told me my neck muscles are not contracting which is causing all the other smaller muscles to be strained from trying to support my head. It's absolutely terrible. After almost a month and still no relief. Never again! Still wearing a neck brace daily. MHNI says its a rare but possible side effect. Have to wait for it to wear off"


"Before I started using duac, my skin was discusting! I had little bumps everywhere from my forehead to my cheeks and my chin. I hid behind my hair at school. Makeup made the bumps even worse and I also had them sore under skin huge bumps that took ages to go away. My skin was a nightmare. My dermatologist prescribed me this and I have been using it for more than 3 months, I love it! My skin has completely cleared up!! The only problem is that you can't take a break from it or else your acne will come shooting back. Trust me, I learned the hard way:( anyway besides that, I would recommend this to everyone!!! I am only 13 but this product has made me feel so much more beautiful and confident after dealing with acne on my face, chest and back."


"Every since I've started on Xulane I have Not been able to sleep. Has anyone else experienced this side effect....I don't fall asleep until, like 3am"


"I've been on Adipex for about a month.  I started off weighing 186 lbs, and today I am 176.  I'm definitely happy with losing the 10lbs.  I was hoping to lose more than that, but 10lbs is pretty good.  I only have a few days left of the pills, then I will need to see if my doctor will prescribe another month or two.  I would like to lose another 30  lbs.  I should add that I haven't been exercising much.  I had a lot of energy during the first couple of weeks, but now I feel back to normal as far as energy level goes. I've been eating about 1200 calories. The thing I've noticed most about Adipex is I really don't crave sweets anymore.  The side effects I've had are dry mouth and trouble sleeping."


"Was diagnosed with ADHD around 12. Didn't take any medicines regularly for years (risks, cost) but tried many. Got through undergrad without medicines but with lots of counseling/accoms, hit grad school and knew I needed more help. Began Adderall XR   regular in '03 at 25. Dose upped from 10-25mg over time. Yes, fixes concentration problems, makes you feel functional, driven, capable, great...but see more side effects like (super high blood pressure, low libido, binge eating when off medicines, moody/short temper). Worried about long term impacts on health - not being able to quit, sex life and inability to take it while pregnant/nursing.  Would love to hear from long time users in their 30s. Glad it helps so many people as much as it does. Life changer."


"Got Skyla June 26 2015, now November 9 2015. Have spotted every single day but one since I got it, tampons are now constantly part of my life. This sucks, but I'm optimistic--just gonna wait out the 6 months and hope it goes away! Doc says I'm fine, and pills gave me similar weird spotting, so probably most other people do not experience this. Otherwise love it! Good luck girls :)"


"took 100 mg at night,,,drank to much alcohol and passed out before it kicked in…

i was sad the next morning that i wasted the product and [money] by falling asleep.

however that next day[ 16 hours later].. my wife and i had amazing session.. she loved my member so much she actually spent more time enjoying it,,, which made me really harder and longer than ever before.

she climaxed twice…awesome…it lasts a day..."


"I had meniscus repair in December 2015.  The doctor tore my hamstring during the process so I ended up in PT for 6 weeks.  Within a couple of months I was walking 3 miles a day again.  By the end of April my knee was swelling and painful.  Had cortisone shots twice and they didn't help.  Doctor recommended Euflexxa.  I noticed a positive difference after the 1st and 2nd shot for a day or two at at time, both shots did not hurt.  By the time I had the 3rd shot, it hurt so bad I cried and my husband had to carry me out of the dr. office.  My knee has been like a cantaloupe ever since and my other joints are swelling and achy.  Nothing positive has come from these shots for me.  I'm scheduled now for a partial knee replacement this December."


"Just started Contrave today. I'm 5'8 female weighing 211. Hope to see some results soon. Will update after 1 month. So far, I've had no side effects, but have still been hungry."


"I've been taking abilify on and off for about eight years. I feel so flat. I use to be a go getter not anymore. I feel lazy with the abilify and lamictal combo. What should I do. I feel emotionally flat and people say I look lifeless."


"This antipsychotic stopped my hallucinations really fast and  ended my psychotic breaks.  However, I think patients should be very careful because this drug is very new and that we"


"I have been on this drug for 12 years and it greatly improved the quality of my life in a lot of ways . the problem I am having now is that I still have some organization skills not because of the  medication. I was getting my mental health needs thru park nicollet health care . now i can not find mental health care that are willing to prescribe this medication that helped me immensely.the problem with the drug is its unpopularity of the drug from providers because of the abuse of street methamphetamine. those providers do not have the knowledge of the things that they are supposed to when it comes to aadd"


"I do not smoke but my friend of many years smoke her whole life and she finally tried that product of yours and it did work she's now quit smoking for nine months thanks"


"I'm between weather this is soo bad or it's ok. I took two pills last night and my goodness I could not sleep the whole night I had very very bad pains in my stomach like very bad cramps:( I will never take this again because of the pain I felt was crazy bad I felt like I needed to be taken to the ER! But it did work in the morning at 6am but I'm still feeling cramps so I would not take it again"


"Week 3 on brintellix. I feel so much better than I have felt in years. I'm 31, and have been on 10 or so different anti depressants in the past.  Zero side effects. Other anti's seemed to cause huge anxiety. Now with britillex, I can stop taking anti anxiety meds. It's almost as if my brain were a house and brintillex has opened a door to another room I never knew existed."


"I am one of those people who will get the side effects that are listed as the o.02% and I have to say I have been diagnosed as bipolar for about 11 years and I went on Cymbalta 8 months ago and I feel like it saved my life. I love my Cymbalta. "


"I have been on nexplanon for about 5 months now and I like it as far a proctection from getting pregnant but not as far as the hormone changes. I get very bad mood swings, I also get depressed sometimes. The worst part is I get very bad acne i have never had this issue and now one side of my face looks very ugly!!!!!! They may want to chnge the hormone effects with this considering acne problems. It has also started acne on my back as well!!! My boyfriend hates it! and so do I"


"I went to my doctor and heard the words "obese".  It was a huge wake up call for me. I tried a weight loss program,the Adkins diet, weight watchers and when all of those failed, I consulted with a bariatric surgeon. On my first physical for the surgery, he said "let's try contrave and if this doesn't help, we will proceed with preparing for the surgery. That was on June 28th at 5'2 , 205 lbs. Today, August 27th, I weigh 164 lbs. My personal goal is 150 lbs. After that, my doctors, nutritionist and I will evaluate where to go from there. Contrave has changed my life. I've had no side effects and my appetite has reduced drastically. I love to exercise now and love fresh fruit. I will never be able to thank my prescribing doctor enough."


"I'm a 48 year old male who has had erectile dysfunction for 5 years or so. Cialis 5mg a day works great BUT I did have some side effects.

Soon after I started the Cialis my elbows became oddly sore, including the joints and muscles. I stopped the Cialis and my elbows slowly cleared up."


"I have been on Lyrica for a week now, 150 mg only at night and have not felt this good in three years.  I am move active.  I have not gain any weight yet, but hopefully be as active as I am now I will lose weight."


"No more periods. I started taking this after Seasonique. You absolutely must take it at the same time every day. I cannot believe that I suffered through horrible PMS and periods all of these years. I was actually pondering a voluntary complete hysterectomy it was getting so bad. Last week I was in my closet and stumbled across my stack of boxes of tampons and pads I used to need every month. Who knows how much money I spent every month. I am sad that I did not pursue this freedom much earlier. Some doctors may try to talk you out of your freedom for one reason or another. Do not give up! Get ready to live your life!"


"Didn't work for me even though the NP who prescribed it swore it was the best medicine for coughs"


"I have really oily skin and would get the big cyst pimples all over my face since I was 12 years old. I was prescribed Accutane when I was 16 years old by my dermatologist. I noticed results after a month of taking it. I took Accutane for 6 months and my skin cleared up beautifully with no scars. I did get depressed, really moody, had some stomach aches and really dry lips. But 2 years later my acne came back with a vengeance! My skin did calm down after a couple of months but than once again it came back badly and now I have really bad scarring. I'm 21 years old now and I'm thinking about going on another round of Accutane because nothing else works for me."


"I had diarrhea several times a week and especially when we went out. I felt housebound. After beginning dosages of Lonox I was more comfortable, able to travel, and able eat out. Because of these improvements in my health, I also am more secure in leaving my house."


"Worked great for first few times, but started to dissipate until it stopped working altogether"


"I'm currently 22 and a college student. I began having panic/anxiety attacks in July 2013. I thought I wasn't going to be able to attend class anymore cause I used to have a hard time sitting still. I felt the need to move around but at the same time I felt fatigued. I used to take L-Theanine, which helped some. I then switched to Zoloft, which is currently working good too. I feel more focused. I don't feel like crying for no reason anymore. I don't feel as angry at everyone anymore. Best of all, no apparent jitters--which was the main problem I was aiming at to get rid off. Thanks Zoloft. Now I can get back to focusing on my school work."


"I've been on Paxil close to a week now. It took the doctor close to two month for me to agree to trying it. I tried everything to overcome my anxiety naturally and I really felt like I hit breaking point. Because I have two young children, I knew it was important that I gave this a go...even though I'm in early days my mind seems content. I'm still trying to get used to it though. After stressing about trivial stuff for so long its strange to feel that I have my life back."


"This pill was perfectly effective for preventing pregnancy. However, it was not a pleasant experience for me. Having been on Junel Fe with no issues for several years, my pharmacy switched to Gildess, and I immediately started having problems. Outrageous mood swings, like to the point of fighting with my husband and son over every little thing and bursting into tears for no particular reason (things which are NOT normal behavior for me!). Much heavier periods than on Junel, gained about 10 lbs despite no substantial changes in diet or exercise levels. It was totally miserable, I was glad when they switched again to Blisovi Fe (better than Gildess, still not as good as Junel.)"


"started sweating first few days after starting med, and had weird feelings this med was making it worse.  All went away after two weeks and now I am doing well with this med."


"fibromyalgia for 16 yrs, also have ostelarthritis.  so much pain, I was given 5 norco , 4 soma daily. worked for pain, but wore off at night. would wake in severe pain and mild withdrawals, norco only lasts 4-6 hours. Was given butrans 10 mgs, upped to 15mgs in 1-2 months.  Woke up with no pain, at first!!  was allowed 3 norco, 3 soma for breakthrough. patches wore off often on day 5-6. after 18 mo. wake in pain again. breakthrough meds not sufficient. Have gained 30 lbs, I sweat until my clothes are drenched with slightest exertion. I wake 2-3 times nightly, I am exhausted all day. Sleep for 2-3 hours after kids go to school. side effects seem to have become more of a problem, and pain relief has lessened. hard to keep patches on."


"Gianvi did nothing for my premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms. Although it prevented pregnancy I still had to suffer through ALL of the PMDD discomforts."


"I took one pill and I have never been so sick in my life.  Diarrhea, vomiting, chest pain etc.  I think I had every side effect listed for this medicine.  It has taken me almost 24 hours with no food or drink to get over this."


"I have been taking Dexilant for over a year now.  I had many of these symptoms for a few months with the gas and bloating, but after a few months of taking it that has all gone away. I did not have diarrhea or vomiting, but some constipation. I am wonderful everyday now unless I don't take it even one day and then I am miserable again with the heartburn. "


"Although Roxicet is identical to Percocet and Oxycodone made by other manufacturers, the tablet is not easily split into two along its score line, and, inconveniently, a sharp, heavy knife must be used if only half a dose is required.  Oxycodone marked 512 is easier to use."


"I've been on 20mg Latuda for about 1 month. So far it has changed my life. I've had NO side effects. I was worried about weight gain but none at all. I am eating more nutritionally and wanting to take better care of myself. I have struggled brutally with bipolar depression and attempted suicide several times not really wanting to die but to stop the horrific depression. I guess now there's a reason I'm still here. I hope I'm not being too premature in thinking this might last. But for now I'm taking it one day at a time and enjoying the moment. Best medication I've ever had so far. THANK YOU to whoever invented this!"


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"Positive"


"I'm having the same issues as most on here. I'm taking them to control heavy periods and cramps, depression and being tired. I have to say it's helped the depression and the being tired but I'm still having heavy periods and cramping. Like others at the beginning I had weird on and off bleeding. I'm switching to something else to lessen the heavy periods."


"It helped but I stopped taking it because I'm trying to conceive."


"I was diagnosed with MS in late December 2013.  I started taking Copaxone the summer of 2014. I started off using the daily 20mg, then I switched over to the 40mg because I didn't want to give myself a daily injection. When I first started the 40mg, the side effects included sore injection site welts. Overtime, the side effects became worse. Now, every time I take the 40mg, I get very sore, itchy welts at the injection site, along with patches of itchy, rash bumps on certain parts of my body.  The other side effects happen randomly after an injection.  These include severe body aches and chills.  The symptoms are fever-like.  Other than that I feel an increase in my energy levels since taking Copaxone and my MS lesions have not spread."


"been taking Eltroxin for years for underactive thyroid, stopped and never felt better."


"While Tri-Sprintec is effective at preventing an unwanted pregnancy it has the worst side effects I have ever experienced on a birth control pill ever. I've only been on it for a little over a week and I have to stop using it. It has given me excruciating stomach aches, nausea, fatigue, migraines, and worst of all it is aggravating my anxiety levels. I feel like I'm on the verge of having a major panic attack since I started taking this awful pill. Not only is my anxiety getting out of control but I also feel depressed and uninterested in everything. All I want to do is sleep. I wish my stupid insurance covered ortho tri-cylcen lo, that has been the best pill so far. I don't recomment tri-sprintec to anyone."


"On lisinopril 5mg for years/ high BP due to high stress.  Last fall due to work changes BP was up a little so Dr. increased to 10mg.  In past 3-4 months occasional dry night cough, restlessness/poor sleep, night/day sweats (not menopause); and in past 4 weeks extreme fatigue, blurred vision, and most irritating either bloatedness or weight gain.  Noted that the lisinopril changed 3 months ago from a small white pill to oval pinkish pill.  Am physically active (brisk walk with Border Collie, & dance 2-3-4 times a week).  Then thought maybe I need to reduce from 10mg back to 5mg until I began checking symptoms.  Seeing Dr to discuss dc'g this - replacing with baby aspirin especially reading concerns posted here."


"Hi All.  I was first on Ritilan for about a month an a half which wasn't making any difference, and that's when my doc decided to put me on Adderall instead. I feel stablized mentally, but the side effects are killing me at this point.  I have slow speech (to the point noticed by others), confusion, dry mouth, and blurry vision to the point where I am starting to worry about driving at night.  I am confused at this point as to if the mental benefits are better than the side effects.  I will of course talk to my doc, and urge you to do the same."


"The first 5 doses were fine, helped with my bronchitis, felt a lot better. Day 6 & 7 I have been hullucinating. Thought someone was trying to break into my house last night. Swore I heard someone trying to open the front door. I locked all the doors in the house, turned on the outside lights and turned off the inside lights. I closed as many windows as possible without waking up my Mom and hid in my bathroom with a knife and my cellphone incase I needed to call the police. I was scared shitless. I almost had an anxiety attack, my heart was racing faster than ever before. I could hardly breathe and was shaking intensely. I dont feel right. I alerted my cats who roamed the house looking out the windows trying to see what I was so scared of.."


"This is a miracle drug for me. I raced motocross my entire life and broke many bones. Just twisted and banged my body 4 years. I'm only twenty eight and some mornings I feel 85 and can barely move. Oxycontin makes it all go away. It can help with little to no side effects. "


"Celebrex allows me to go day to day almost pain free. Nothing else fights my pain caused by osteoarthritis of the upper spine.  I have taken 200 mg once a day on and off for over 15 years. Occasionally I do need to take it daily for a few weeks. I am so grateful for this med and for the doctors who prescribe it. I strongly recommend it."


"I used this cream a long time ago and was very happy. It's pretty expensive, costs me about $150. My Pharmacy was able to get me a voucher. I stopped using because it was so expensive and started using other hair removal products. I'm fair skinned and the OTC products burned my face so bad. I eventually went back to the Vaniqa. A tube usually lasts me for 3  months so I figured the cost was reasonable compared to other products I used. I have read some bad reviews so I guess everyone is different. I start Vaniqa daily but just once a day in the evening before bed. I apply pretty much on my entire lower face and neck area. I'm really hairy and although they are blonde it looks terrible. I love this product really works for me."


"I switched from Wellbutrin to Aplenzin 3 months ago. I had a good sex life before on Wellbutrin. I switched my medication instead of increasing the dose of Wellbutrin. Now that I am on Aplenzin I feel numb. I had this same feeling when on Zoloft. "


"Experienced hives and shaking after three days. I had to go to the ER and they told me if I ever take it again it could kill me. Interestingly, my mother is also allergic to Levaquin."


"The side effects of 50 mg Januvia with Metformin ER were horrendous. Painful finger joints. Swelling fingers. Stuffy ears. Unbelievable dizziness which caused nausea and dry heaves. The diarrhea has been so awful that I can't leave home. I stopped the Januvia 4 days ago. The dizziness stopped fist. Then my hands settled down. The diarrhea has not stopped. My DR believes that I have parasites because Januvia, in conjunction with Metformin ER, doesn't cause diarrhea like this. Getting tested tomorrow AND I have to go back on Januvia. Not looking forward to this at all. What a mess."


"Trouble falling asleep and staying asleep"


"Me: 43, 3 small kids, major PCOS, binge-eating disorder (BED), 2010 lap band (weight loss minimal). Doc suggested trying this before Metformin (for PCOS) because Met can sometimes make you gain weight. The Topirimate in it is also effective for BED, so, a twofer I guess. I started around 275 May25th (initial dosing). Today I am below 247 lb. Dry mouth but I drink a ton of water, so it's fine now. Rarely hungry. Honestly, I feel great...I open up the pantry to look and then turn away...I only crave protein and coffee. Never was a fan of pop though, so not a problem there. After $75 per month coupon I pay about $115 OOP. My PCOS has also been gotten better in just the one month."


"Do NOT let these reviews scare you away from an IUD! Upon reading these reviews I was terrified of the insertion. It is not bad as half of these people make it out to be! Does it hurt? Absolutely. A nauseating, make you want to pass out kind of pain. However, it's only temporary and lasts about 40 seconds and then it's over with. First day I had period-like cramps. I took some advil and a nap and I was fine. At this point, minimal spotting and cramps here and there. My biggest and only issue right now is while having sex in certain positions my boyfriend can feel the string and it's definitely not a nice feeling for him. Something I'm going to bring up to gyno on my one month check up. Other than that, Kyleena has been great so far"


"Getting it put in didn't hurt much. I would have a continuous light period for months at a time, which made me not want to have sex since I was bleeding. It would stop for a month or two but often it would start again if I had intercourse. I kept it full 3 years like that I should have removed it earlier."


"I have been on Tramadol for 1 week. I had a hysterectomy on 8/20/2008 and my doctor was concerned about pain management. I am allergic to anti-inflammatories: advil, naprosyn. This medicine is a life saver! I take 1-50mg tablet every 4-6 hours. I haven't had any serious side effects. A little sleepy at times, but that's it. I have an uncle who is on vicodin for pain management and I am going to tell him about this."


"Just used and praying it actually works"


"I have had severe, life altering migraines for 30 years, more severe since I had children. Tried every preventive-- lyrica, anti-convulsants, anti depressants. Had so many side effects from the medicines that I had given up hope.
Moved from a metropolitan area -Phoenix, to a rural town near Maryland. Local neurologist gave me Inderal and treximet. The Treximet is pure magic!  No side effects, sometimes I need 2 but I can LIVE a normal life now!"


"

 please tell the ones who is suffering from anxiety to use lavender chamomile spray by air wick.  it gives immediate relief , doctors not letting know patients about this. please spread the word!!.  Please keep this post here."


"I've been taking lutera for 6 years now. I really love these pills. I have never had any bad side effects while taking these. Before I started taking lutera my periods were horrible. I used to have debilitating cramps, heavy bleeding, nausea, and vomiting on the 1st day of every period. With lutera my periods last about 3-4 days with little to no cramping. Also, I've been having unprotected sex with my significant other for almost 5 years now and I have never gotten pregnant. I'm extremely nervous though because I went to pick up my bc pills today & was told that they are no longer making lutera. I was given some pills called aviane. I'm just hoping that these pills will give me the same results as lutera did."


"Seems to be working, am impressed with it.  Had a sinus infection, throat infection, earache and women type of rash under my arms. All seem to be improving. I have only started taking the medication though. I am hoping for the best from what others here had to say."


"After years of going to specialists and trying all the medicines listed here, I found help with, of all people my primary care physician, who offered this medication because I stood in front of her crying my eyes out. Savella has brought sanity back in my life with my pinched nerve and spine damage.  My pain went from a constant 10 to a 2.  I got through the side effects after a week and am so glad I stuck it out. This medication literally saved my life because I was so depressed and out of my mind due to the pain."


"I was given a proair respiclick the other day after being diagnosed with acute bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection. I've used proair inhalers in the past and they have always worked. I cannot suck in enough air to get the medicine out and it has not helped me at all."


"Almost done with my first pack. So far everything has been great with the exception of headaches every now and then. I am hoping after the second pack I won't get them anymore. No weight gain (which happened on every other pill I've tried), no moodiness, just a headache every now and then."


"I take other medication but after my Doctor prescribed Advair I do have more energy and my breathing is a lot less effortless and in turn a better outlook."


"I took Symbyax a few years ago for a month. It
was great made me feel happy again and happy about life. Since I suffer real bad mood swings and other stress related issues I stop taking it and it and have not been good without it. Started taking it again. The only knock is you get a crazy appetite and can gain weight if you don't workout and Cotton mouth for days but other than that its a miracle."


"I had previously been on the shot for 9 months before. I didn't experience any of the horrible side effects of the shot until after my 3rd shot. I had gained 16 lbs. Nonetheless, I decided it was time for a change.
So far my experience has been pleasant. The insertion did not hurt except the numbing. I did not bruise. And it's been long healed. I did have some small pimples pop up, skin irritation that went away in a week. I hadn't had my period since October 2012, shortly after getting the Depo shot. In July 2013, a month after getting Nexplanon, I began spotting. It lasted about 7-8 days. But have not had any spotting/periods since then. I have lost 4lbs."


"After the first month these are my notes: 1. No noticed moodiness, 2. I had breakouts but they could also be a result of new hair products, foreign desert country, drinking red bull, and not enough water). 3. normal sex drive (sometimes on and sometimes off), 4. My period started a few days after I finished the active pills (I don't take the white ones). It lasted 7 days in which the middle days were heavier, and the first few days were extremely light. After my period I decided not to use it because I started taking antibiotics to fix my facial acne, my skin actually got noticeably worse, my sex drive decreased, and I got a yeast infection. So needless to say I'm back on the pill and just naturally taking better care of myself."


"I was on 30mgs Opana ER dailu and it was discontinued.  My doc moved me to 8mg Exalgo/day.  It's not working well, doesn't last 24 hours and every 2-4 hours I start getting chills and runny nose.  I think I just might be on too low of a dose.  Too bad I can't get in to my doc sooner."


"After fighting with my insurance to get Belsomra, thinking it would work well for me the exact opposite is true. The medication has had no effect on my Sleep Maintenance Insomnia ( waking in the middle of night) all it has actually done is make me feel worse through out the morning and most of the day.
This medication may work for a few but not for the majority. Just look up all the reviews. What a waste of Money."


"I am 52 years old I've struggled my entire life with anxiety phobias depression intrusive racing thoughts etc I was diagnosed with PTSD MDD and panic disorder. I have tried every kind of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants. Sometimes with absolutely horrible side effects. I am disabled with disc and bone disease my pain doctor added amitriptyline to my meds. I never would have imagined my pain doctor giving me a drug that could change my whole life, especially at my age. I gave up on  finding a medication that really helped. I have been home bound for the past 3 years I have become a recluse. Now, I look forward to getting out of the house! I actually feel happy!  THANK GOD!!!! AND IT'S ONLY $4 CASH !"


"I started phentermine on 5-26-2015. First day taking it, I got shaky, the chills, and my heart raced, but it will be 2 weeks tomorrow and those symptoms are no longer there. Unfortunately I don't get much energy as others described, but my appetite has decreased a lot and I get fuller easily. I've lost 15lbs so far, but I eat about 1300 to 1600 calories a day, and walk every day."


"I was on adderall for 12 years after diagnosed with ADHD. I have always had problems being tired all the time and that helped along with the other sytoms. I have fallen asleep driving etc. I saw a neurologist his recommendation was a sleep specialist and take me off the adderall. My regular doctor weaned me off the adderall and started the modafinl. I started with 100 mg at the end off the adderall then went to 200 mg alone that done nothing she upped it to 400mg and it helped for a few months now it's like I'm taking a sugar pill it does nothing. I can not function or stay awake. Now going for sleep study."


"Very effective. Diagnosed bipolar type II. Helps a lot with atypical depression type symptoms, like lethargy and slow thought processes. Messes up my sleep though, and can make me a bit cranky and irritable. Anyone know how to deal with the insomnia? I find it hard to fall asleep, and do not want to take benzodiazepines due to the addictive properties."


"I took Depakote for 3 months at 100mg to treat bipolar disorder type I.
I did see improvements in my mood, but I also experienced weight gain
due to the side effect of always feeling hungry. Also, I never felt
the signal from my stomach telling me that it was time to stop eating
and that I was full. "


"I also had UTI for years starting at 16 at one point I was only drinking water for years. I am now 39 and started methenamine 2 years ago and it has been a MIRACLE.. I was getting infections every 2 months before but now about twice a year. I have tried to stop it and then got an infection. I stared taking it twice daily for a year but now am able to take it once daily and it still works. Other advice would be to use baby wipes after using the bathroom and stop wearing any tight underwear or do not wear any at all, I don't . These tips do help.most people who suffer from UTIs have short urethras which cause bacteria to get into the bladder easier. I would recommend this medication for relief."


"I was offered Humira by a specialist in rheumatoid arthritis. I was iffy about taking this treatment, I have several discs that are damaged from 15 years of being a Union Flooring Installer, and I was seeking a more permanent solution for the pain, little did I know what kind of ride I was in for.
The RA Dr. was very eager to put me on Humira, after seeing him just twice. After injected, I experienced a wide array of side effects; flu like pain in lower back (never goes away) caused my C2 pain medicine to have 0 affect (240mg Oxycontin), my entire body felt blotted, my taste-buds were messed up, I was not aware of my surroundings at times, insomnia, stomach aches, and gas! Feeling cold often."


"I have taken this less then a month and it's affected me majorly I have migraines constantly, my breast are super sensitive and my boyfriend has probably almost broken up with me 3 times now due to massive mood swings.  I suicidal thoughts and my nightmares have gotten way out of hand I had night mares a lot before but now it's every night I even wake up sobbing some times do not recommend this what so ever"


"I had my arm implant on May 07 20015 a month after given birth.The first year in a half it was all good no bleeding or spotting no periods ,but then in Nov of 2016 I started spotting  and it was on and off for weeks. Then on Jan 2017 I was bleeding like the whole month then one week it stops and when I would start having sex it started again the bleeding and its has been like this ever since and now I have cramps almost everyday .My mood swings are so bad I can be happy and then angry for no reason.I have been to my obgyn she put on some pills estradol I believe it's called ,but did not help with the bleeding I'm going to have it removed I just have to make my appt. Oh and did I mention that my sex life sucks I never want to have sex ."


"So far I lost 37 lbs in 3 months (started at 261lbs). I look and feel like a brand new lady! My doc would not prescribe me it so I went to a weight loss clinic. I followed a healthy diet of high protein, decreased my carbs, low sodium, and no sugar. But I am no longer going to the clinic (super expensive!!) so no more pills! Weaning was a piece of cake for me, I was terrified after reading the horror stories but all I did was take half a pill for about 5 days and then half every other day for a few more days. My weight loss has slowed though, the carbs have been calling me back. Side effects: trouble sleeping for sure, forgetfulness, trouble getting words out, itchy skin and my eczema has flared up but no dry mouth? I drink lots of water!"


"Skyla was placed 6 weeks after delivery. Slightly uncomfortable, but so much better than my previous Mirena.  Just take take something over the counter first.  My first period was heavier and longer ( no periods with Mirena after first few months), and I haven't had another period yet with Skyla.  I still have other PMS tupe symptom like irribility and slight cramping... But no more periods for me ! I'm going on 10 months now"


"I've seen an improvement in my premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms.  The side effects were mild - queasiness and a jittery feeling, which went away in about 2 weeks."


"Like the Epipen drug, this drug is EXTREMELY over priced!!  I used to pay $70 for 8 tiny pills.  Now I have to pay $200.00.  They jacked up the price so high overnight it's ridiculous!  Drug companies taking advantage of people who need these drugs to stay alive.  It is WRONG!!!!"


"I switched to Mirena because I was sick of consistently taking the pill at the same time. I haven't had kids before- so the insertion was pretty painful (although about 5 minutes in duration...easier than childbirth). I was crampy and had normal period bleeds for about 2 weeks and thought what have I gotten myself into. After that- it's almost like it all went away. I have minimal spotting occasionally and maybe a morning of cramps once a month. No pill to remember. And my partner stated the first time we had sex he felt the string but since it has softened he cannot. I love this birth control and would recommend it."


"I was on this for several months and my mentality improved 100%. I have not felt so good in years. I was absolutely amazed by this medicine.

I am only giving it a 7 for the simple fact that not only did it cause weight gain, but my ankles and fingers stayed swollen and was painful. I tried taking Lasix to get rid of the swelling, but it just never worked. I really hated to come off this medicine."


"Lexapro has given me back my life! Before I started on Lexapro, my job performance suffered, my relationships suffered and my school work suffered. I would cry randomly and have panic attacks. Now, I am happier and get along with people better. I am doing well at work and school."


"I am 36 and was diagnosed with ADD shortly after my youngest son was diagnosed with ADHD. I take 36mg Concerta and it has changed my life and saved my career. Looking back, I should have been diagnosed as a child, but my intellect got me through college, the military and life in general thus far. Had I been treated as a child, life would have been a lot easier. However, my struggles have made me who I am. I recently began a new position at work and it is extremely challenging. I need to be exceptionally focused and organized. I was drowning and getting depressed about my lack of success until I started taking the Concerta. 2 months later I have been promoted and able to handle a larger workload.....HOWEVER, my son developed severe tics."


"Accutane is a miracle."


"My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD in the 2nd grade and her doctor and I discussed different medications and settled on Concerta. Grades were never a problem, but behavior and socialization were. She hated the medication and would spit it out or hide it. It gave her headaches, loss of appetite and sleep loss. Eventually she began taking it regularly and began to do well in school. The behavior problems ceased as well as socialization. She took this medication for about 2 years and then I decided to pull her off. Her teacher didn't even notice and thought she was still taking the medication because she was so well adjusted and presented no serious issues. She never took meds again and learned to cope. She has ADHD but manages it other ways."


"I have now been on Contrave for 3 weeks and i am taking 3 pills a day now. I am down 18 pounds w/ only one side affect. Dry lips. I have cut out drinking soda and eating a healthy 1200 calorie intake each day. I do cheat every Saturday one meal. I only get an upset stomach/bloated feeling when i eat something heavy. I received my scale and started my weigh ins. Looking fwd to sticking w/ this!! Start weight is 207 i am now at 189! i work in an office so i dont always get exercise all day long."


"I am 25 yrs and have started Reclipsen only a month ago. Before using it I had long, painful and heavy periods (7-9 days). I do know it is early to say, but I wanted to share my experience since I was really freaked out when planning on starting it, while reading all the bad reviews. So far the only side effect is the breakthrough bleeding. It lasted for 7 days. On a plus side, my period lasted only 4 days, and only 1 day I had cramps (before Reclipsen, 4 - 5 days of some sort of cramps). If the breakthrough bleeding stops happening in the next couple of months I am coming back and giving it a 10 on the rating scale. No mood changes, no pain, no weight gain so far."


"I started this pill in June 2016, its the first birth control I ever tried. At first I spotted a lot and my boobs would always hurt, now I get my period twice a month sometimes. My period stays irregular so I always stress about being pregnant. I'm obviously not, but the pill defiantly causes a lot of my anxiety  and I'm almost on it for a year and my period is still always changing and I still have side effects. I take the pill at the same time every day and I have never missed one pill.."


"Anaphylaxis."


"I was suffering from depression, anxiety and bad insomnia . I've tried so many meds from zoloft ( horrible drug) celexa and seraqual. So finally I went to my pcp and he prescribed Wellbutrin 150mg FIRST DAY anxiety was bad so I had to take seraqual to calm down also my hand swelled up. SECOND DAY  anxiety was still high and I felt a little spaced out so I decided to call my doctor and he put me on 75 mg.  THIRD DAY no symptoms.  I'm now on FIFTH DAY no side effects I'm telling you this drug really helps.

It's worth a shot to try and if it doesn't work switch medication. Don't be discouraged by other posts. Some peoples body just respond different. Iit didn't believe anything would ever help I've been putting myself through hell for a year.  Glad I took it"


"Today I had some very severe back pain and after trying some other medications that did not work well at all, they gave me i.v. Ativan and the spasms stopped almost immediately."


"I have been on this drug atorvastin 10mgfor about 2years after taking one year I developed so many side effects which I don't know they were due to this drug I developed severe headache,dizziness,migrane,hortflushes,sweating,chill,shivering one side body pains,sinus pain,sore,eyes I ruin my life I wasted lot of money hoping for a cure to ent doctors cardiologist,physician neurologist etc. Nobody listen to me only prescribe pain killers,nerve tablets I used to cry all the time I wondered if I would die. Finally I came to research and got the reviews of patients decided myself to quit this medicine which is poison.  After one month  I am slowly improving thank to this site which is helping the patients as today's doctors have no time to listen."


"I got the Nexplanon rod put in last May. I had spotting for about 3 months, complete loss of sex drive, insane irritability and mood swings, and gained 30 pounds. I am a very healthy eater and exercise regularly. I got my implant taken out yesterday, thank goodness. Absolutely hated my experience."


"I have had severe hip, lower back and leg pain lately, and have had so much pain walking, sleeping and could hardly bend. I made an appointment with my doctor and though I have fibromyalgia, I thought I was really headed for trouble. Then wham - I was hit with a bad cold. I took my hubbie's Mucinex and thought - am I imagining things or did my pain magically subside? I don't know why, but boy what a difference it made! After a second dose, I looked it up and found this post. Going to the doc's tomorrow and will tell him."


"I had taken Trilipix for one month with my prior Doctor and it worked great for me and brought my lipids down a great deal. I'm with a new Dr. now and tried Trilipix again because my lipid panel was high again. The very first dose I took I got calf pain and still have it, constant pain, the Dr. told me to stop the medication. Not sure why it bothered me this time and not the first time I took it. I'm on 7 different medicines now for other ailments, which might have something to do with the reaction this time. The Dr. now says I have nerve damage from my diabetes, but I don't think so. "


"My psychiatrist prescribed me 5mg of Ambien to help with insomnia. I take it 3-5 nights a week (typically 3) and found it very helpful in the beginning. Now, I can take it and not feel a thing. I have considered asking my psychiatrist for a slightly higher dosage."


"After years and years of being able to self-manage moderate panic attacks I suddenly couldn't help myself anymore and after a particularly bad anxiety attack I decided enough is enough, my doctor diagnosed mild depression and anxiety so reluctantly I have started taking this medication a week ago with mixed results so far, 5mg for first 3 days I felt good almost hopeful, then increased to 10mg and I've had a rough 4 days, increased anxiety and poor sleep plus very emotional.  Everyone keeps telling me to hang in there with this as I really want this to work for me so my plan is to do just that and hope that I can report back again with better results ;)"


"I am speechless!  I have struggled with sweaty armpits for years. My sweat has ruined so many of my shirts over the years that I simply throw them away once the sweaty smell is unbearable.  While in the military it was so bad I would actually cut holes in my military uniform in the under arm area so that I could get cool air in hopes to eliminate heavy sweat.  I could go on and on. Today is my first day and I know this product works because by now I would have my desk fan pointing directly at my underarms to keep me dry and cool to prevent sweating.  I'm am so happy now. This solution I know will change my personal and professional life so much. No more fear of getting too close to people now.  This may turn an introvert to an extrovert."


"I did not have any negative side effects from Fetzima, and it is the first things that has worked for me. Do not drink alcohol when taking this at all; I did and it made me feel extremely depressed. I actually feel like a person now, and I have so much more energy."


"I had a positive experience with Lo Loesterin Fe. I had spotting within the first couple months, but besides that no complaints! However, I didn't get my period as often as I used to."


"So far so good. I have been on Remeron (30 mg) for 3 years.  It stopped being effective almost a year ago. Since then I have tried many other things. Finally my doctor suggested Seroquel (100 mg at bedtime), in addition to the Remeron. I noticed the difference almost immediately -- within 24 hours. Severe depression symptoms have eased off and also less anxiety. Unlike others, I have had no grogginess with it so far. So, while its early in the game, Seroquel looks to be good so far. Will post update as my treatment time continues."


"Second time Dr, put me on bydureon. Been on for 6 weeks this time and my sugar level hasn't been below 200 except twice. Lost a few lbs. No side effects. I feel ok but want sugar level back in the 100s when I was taking the another med which was worked great. The only reason I am off that med is because the military switched do to cost (budget). I need to get my A1c check."


"Great medication. In 2 days my yeast infection was cleared."


"I read all the information on the previous pages. The box of Mucinex D that I just purchased has a much higher mg of active ingredients than what was reviewed. Mine has 1200 mg guaifenesin and 120 mg pseudoephedrine HCI per pill. The information on the other page was regarding HALF those amounts. So be sure to take the correct dosages into account."


"I started using zoloft for 2 weeks and I can say now that I know how to handle my moods especially in dealing with other people. It really works for me!"


"I had been on Zoloft for 10 years.  Paired with Pristiq for the last 4 years.  For a while that combination worked, but I began feeling trapped in my head.  That caused me to go off my meds 4 times.  Began throwing up the Zoloft.  My dr. gave me this and advised 10 mg for a month  and then placed on 20 mg.  Two weeks for it to kick in and I found I wasn't as panicked when I received a call about an aging parent (I'm caretaker for my parents, and its taken its toll on me).  My quality of life very improved.  It's superior to the Zoloft.  No trapped feelings; a couple of dizzy spells it wore off in time. Presently on 20 mg. and wish it was more. Nice to feel competent again. Must take in the a.m. to avoid sleeplessness."


"I have pain from my fibromyalgia and this works amazingly.  Only side effect is a improvement in my mood"


"This was prescribed to treat a case of pediatric otitis media. It helped to partially clear the infection but did not completely eradicate it. "


"I have suffered with an incurable rare spinal cord injury. I first tried Oxycontin in December 2010. Little did I know that they were taking the generics off the shelves. The medicine worked great.The new oxy op is very expensive and  not of the same release time. How are people going to afford this?"


"The drug has been consistently effective for me at 20mcg. I find the provided injector is much more difficult to use for a low-pain injection than the one provided with 'Caverject'."


"Awful. I've been on birth control for 10 years and I've never had a reaction like this. I was on Junel before they switched me to Blisovi. Ever since I've been extremely moody/irritable, it made me feel anxious and lethargic. I can only describe it as feeling crazy. I can tell my reactions are irrational but my emotions are getting the better of me (so much so that's it's been straining my relationship). When I restarted the pack after my week off I became nauseous and had headaches all day the first day taking it. I was scared to take it again the second day but thought my body would adjust. It's been three months and if anything the symptoms are getting worse. Wouldn't recommend to ANYONE."


"I have had negative reactions to all beta blockers I tried over the past 8 years, total 11. I am now into the 7th week with 5mg nebivolol with no negative reactions, avg pressure drop good, pulse dropped from avg 95 to avg 65 bpm."


"Using this caused my lips to bleed and all the skin on my lips turned black and it was like acid eating at my lips! I was not men remotely able to find any pain relief. From Oxycodone to Dilauded the ER docs could not help me! Nothing worked so I was sent to a pharmacist which makes compounds. We spent 3 hours we experimented with different lidocaine solutions. The raw pain even with the lidocaine was so intense that I lost my breath and couldn't breath. Very scary but with this pain of simply flesh eating my lips I was not aware that pain could be this bad! I am a trauma nurse and nothing prepared me for this! Any suggestions out there! I wake in a pool of blood and I am starting to see a little improvement!"


"90% of the reviews I've read talk about the taste being terrible. It wasn't for me.BUT

the cramping was horrible. I started at 5:00 pm, and from 7 pm to to 6 am the next

day the cramping was unbearable. No sleep. Did it work? Yes. Would I ever take

it again or have another colonoscopy? Never. The procedure was done 3/3/16.

I am a 75 year old man.

My advice is to talk face to face with the physician beforehand to ask if there is

any way to lesson the cramps."


"Today was my first time taking Rizatriptan and the fact that I am able to write this review just hours after the onset of a migraine is amazing because normally I would be completely down for the count for at least a whole day with a migraine. So here is my experience:  I have taken countless meds before including Imitrex with terrible side effects and zero relief so naturally I was skeptical about this new med. I took it as soon as I knew that this was going to be a particularly bad migraine. The only side effect I had was sleepiness, no "heart attack" feeling as I had experienced with Imitrex. I fell asleep within 15 min of taking Rizatriptan and woke up 2 hours later completely migraine free."


"I have had chronic constipation my whole life. I am 52. I have tried EVERYTHING on the market. I have chronic pain (fibromyalgia) and in trying to have some quality of life, I moved on to opioid meds which make the constipation WAY worse. Linzess 290 has changed everything! I take it at 3-5 am (when ever I happen to wake up), I had been on Amitiza 2x/day, which I still take along with 1 oz of George's Aloe in the am, & 3oz before bedtime mixed with 2tsp of Natural Calm (mostly magnesium).  I no longer take senna-s or Mirulax. I go a LOT, 1-2 times per day. No diarrhea, no bloated abdomen,  & no pain. I believe that the aloe (which tastes like water) combined with Linzess & Amitiza have changed my life!! Lots of fruit & veggies & water too!"


"I have been using Tenuate 75mg for 4 months along with a modified high protein/low fat diet substituting 2 meals a day with a protein shake. I have lost 41 lbs and gone from a size 20W to a size 14!  I am very happy with my weight loss and how this drug makes me feel!  I have no jitters or racing heart and can tell a difference if I forget to take it.  On days I forget I feel like I'm searching for something to put in my mouth and have to make a truly conscious effort to drink more water and not succumb to my cravings/urges to eat anything and everything!  Days when I take it I almost never think about eating and have to use the alarms set on my blackberry to remind me to eat every 4 hours!  I have a lot more energy and no trouble sleeping."


"Honestly, I think this has made my symptoms worse."


"I have only been on it for one month. It's the best thing I have taken."


"After years of being on depression medication and mood stabilizers my body stopped responding to my typical medications. My doctor called me in Remeron to try out. I took this drug for 2 days and had to stop due to extreme anger andk dar thoughts  that are not typically me. My other half also went on this drug for a very short time because of the same issues. This medication is horrible"


"I'm writing this post because I spent a lot of time researching online about zoloft side effects before I finally decided to try it for my OCD/depression.  I made a mental note to let other people considering this drug know what it was like after I tried it as well.  I was worried that it might cause weight gain and that there may be sexual side effects.  I was on this medication for 2 years and DID NOT experience weight gain or sexual side effects.  The first few months I was on it I had some stomach upset and trouble sleeping but that disappeared shortly after.  I have maintained a consistent body weight (within 5 lbs.) for years and zoloft did not seem to affect my weight at all.  I lost a few pounds at first because of the stomach upset"


"It worked quite well in the first 2 weeks with a lot of things. My thought process, my mood, my socializing, getting school work done much faster, not procrastinating. Then after 3 weeks on the medicine, it plummeted. I had more side effects after 3rd week when dosage raised to 20 mg as 10 mg did not work. Had heart palpitation, was sweaty, muscle weakness, extremely tired."


"The procedure for skyla was painful but doable for anyone. I got it done at 830am and was at work for the day by 1030am. It was a little painful throughout the day. I've had skyla now for 8 months and absolutely hate it. I bled constantly for the first 4/5 months and now I have a period for 2 weeks. I have become depressed and have severe cramps that I never had before. Cramps so bad they wake me up in the middle of the night and I just yell in pain. My husband has noticed a big difference in my emotions and attitude. He says I've been a lot more emotional and sad since the IUD was inserted. Needless to say, I am having it removed. I would not recommend this to anyone, although it has been extremely effective."


"I was experiencing early symptoms of a UTI. I felt like I had to go to the bathroom even after I had just been and it was very uncomfortable feeling, I wouldn't say it burned like UTI's usually do, it just felt like I had to go really bad. I got an at home UTI test strip and sure enough I had it. I got the URICALM at my local CVS store in hopes it would give me some kind of relief. I drank a 12oz of cranberry juice and three water bottles with 2 tablets (in 12 hours) and that night I felt 100% better! I was worried I would have to go to the doctor and get on antibiotics but with URICALM that wasn't the case! Very affordable. It comes in a 60 pack and it only took 2 to help me! I would recommend this especially if you are catching it early!"


"Was a little fatigued and had some loose bowel movements but I no longer cry when I pee so I'd call that a win!"


"I started Aubagio 2 weeks ago.  I've been on Copaxone (horrible site reactions days after injection), Avonex (serious gastric issues and no progress in regression), Gilenya, (horrible headaches for the time on it and also showed not to be working.), Tecfidera (found I have tested positive for JVC with high risk for PML).  Which brings me to Aubagio.  I take it at night with some tylenol every other day and have had NO side effects.   It may be to early to tell about the thinning hair, but I do drink, 3 times a week, protein shake "muscle milk, 25mg protein and take biotin.  I have felt great.  Also, the damage to my hands (nerve pain and stiffness) seems to be letting up.  If it still feels this good by the end of Nov will let Aubagio know"


"DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT GET THIS METHOD!! I got the implant on 2/10 (it's been about 3 months) and already this is the worst decision of my life. At first I was so excited to not have to worry about pregnancy scares, forgetting to take my pill, and the nausea I would receive if I took it at the wrong time of day. But man was I taking advantage of that. The first thing that happened was painful cramps and prolonged bleeding, my libido completely ceased to exist and I was uninterested in sex, I noticed the weight gain, gained about 10-15lb already!!Next the acne came but this was awful, cystic acne on my jaw and back and face, now I'm experiencing extreme depression and anxiety. Please do not get this it's not worth the pain."


"I started taking gabapentin since I had vertigo, nausea, dizziness, headaches and I collapsed twice (I am only 23 years old). The doctors said I have migraines. Gabapentin has really bad side effects. I was on 300mg per day for 9 weeks and it took me a month to get used to them. Pains in the chest, throat and back for weeks. Just horrible. It you can tolerate the side effects I would suggest taking them since they did help. Theg haven't resolved my issues but did help with the situation. Be careful when you stop them though since they got bad withdrawal symptoms."


"First two weeks had good relief. It decreased after that."


"My wife had a severe reaction to this med after just 2 days. She could not swallow, she could not speak. She was catatonic for 3 days until I could get the doctor to understand if she can't swallow, she can't take her meds which meant catatonia and severe withdrawal from benzos. I got the doctor to giver her ativan IV and she was back in 4 to 8 hours"


"It was great until I had 12 weeks of nonstop heavy bleeding and then went 4-5 weeks of no period which was awesome but now my period has come  back with vengeance I don't think I've gained weight just really bloated my sex drive is gone and I'm more agitated at things easily but I've heard implanon (when you take it out) can cause you not to be able to have a baby ever again.... not sure if this is true but a friend of mine took hers out got pregnant twice and lost both babies at 23 weeks this scares me because I plan on exspanding my family I only have one child can anyone make me feel better on this? But it's done it's job I have am not / have not been pregnant sense I put this in my arm"


"I've had Skyla for a year now. Insertion hurts, so take plenty of pain relievers before and after, make sure someone drives you home, and breathe deeply. Periods got shorter and lighter over time, be patient. Cramps get worse, so make ibuprofen your friend. I had the string cut too short, so had to get an ultrasound to make sure it was in place. If you are sick of remembering to take a pill every day, have a long-term monogamous partner, and have nasty hormone side affects (I got migraines and crazy mood swings on the pill), Skyla is a great switch. Insurance covered everything except follow-up appointments. I may stick with this until I'm ready to have kids (in about 10 years)."


"PSA went from 19 to 9 in 3 weeks.  No significant side effects so far."


"I have taken this medication about 4 months.  My A1C has dropped 1.5 and my other med have been reduced.  I too have to drink plenty of water for the dry month and I have purchase Biotene.  I also notice sometimes if my levels are elevated my urine has a odd/fruity smell."


"Thanks to everyone that has made comments below. Based on your comments, I took Prednisone last night after a business trip where I had a flare and ran out of meds. I was out of options when I got home from the trip and is was too late at night to see a doctor unless I went to the ER and spend $1,000's.

When I got home and limped to the medicine stash, I found and took a Tramadol and noticed some Prednisone. The Prednisone has been sitting around for years, and I don't know how we got it, but when I searched for gout and Prednisol it took me to this page.

I read all of the experiences here and then did some other research before taking 40 Mg at about 11:00 PM.
By 1:00 AM, I was able to go to sleep. All fine now. Amazing."


"25mg, once a day at night. For the first 7-8 weeks of taking this medication there was no positive effect on my mood, around week 3/4 my mood was noticeably worse. During the 7-8 week period I constantly felt disconnected and lacked any sort of motivation or energy to engage in any activity that involved thinking, especially social situations. I would constantly have a dry mouth and dry eyes and in addition I also had trouble urinating in the morning and when standing up I would feel light headed and dizzy for a few seconds, this was worse if I had been lying down. However, now my mood is much more stable and the side effects are gone but if I miss more than 2-3 doses then I feel incredibly low for about a week but then pick up again."


"After trying 3 different medicines and a countless number of dosage combinations we found out that my body was not absorbing the tablets properly and the gel capsules allow my body to absorb the proper amounts. After having thyroid cancer at 15 and not being able to find anything that really worked I'm glad we tried this. The only downside is the cost since it is almost triple what I have been paying for every other medications."


"I had Implanon inserted after having my second child. I have had it for almost 3 years now and I absolutely love it. I've had maybe 7 short periods in 3 years. Yes it gives me headaches occasionally but another child would do the same. I am actually wanting to get another one. I have been a little moody but you just have to have relax time too (helps a lot.) I have not experienced the decreased sex drive thing so my hubby is fortunate for that. I would recommend this to anyone. It is better than any other birth control out there. That's my opinion and I've tried almost every kind you can think of. I give it a 10."


" I have to quit this medication. I'm just into week three, and I just can't handle the nausea. I'm miserable. Today I was overcome with the vomiting, my final straw. I tried to keep going, thinking that, if I can just get through it. Between the nausea, the vomiting, the diarrhea and the contstant feeling of overwhelming tiredness...I can't. If the drug helps you lose weight by making you feel ill every day, then it's working!  Nothing ever sounds good to eat, smells and visuals of certain foods now make me near vomit, and when I have food, I push it around on my plate or don't eat a 1/4 of what I used to. My doctor told me I wasn't getting ENOUGH calories now. Go figure. I spent a lot of money on this medication and had high hopes"


"Most notable change is my appetite.  I've been athletic my whole life, but gained 40 pounds in one year of from compulsive binge eating.  I thought I was just being a pig, which perpetuated the horrible cycle of depression and anxiety.  Turns out I was just really, really low on seratonin.  The cravings / irrational food addiction went completely away at around 75mgs.  Now I have to make an effort to eat enough to fuel an active lifestyle.  Stress and anxiety and depression subsided gradually.  They're not completely gone, but they're manageable now.  Combined with a healthy life style and some intense therapy, I'm able to overcome bouts of anxiety and depression, and those bouts are shorter and less severe.  A tool, not a magic pill."