"I have had daily headaches for over 10 years and migraines for much longer. I started taking 2 twice a day for muscle spasms from an injury. It has helped with the daily headaches and migraines are less. The muscle pain is much better too. I also take Rizatriptan for the migraines as needed."


"Had this vaccine at Dr.'s request. Regret it. I'd rather have pneumonia Injection. The shoulder, neck, back and arm are extremely painful I cannot raise my arm and have no strength to lift or move my arm. Wished I had read this site before injection. I can not drive or worse yet walk because I use crutches."


"Well I'm just starting it and so far it started working but I now have acne on my head. I'm on 40mg and my acne is even spreading but I use creme face wash and it made me breakout. Its only been two weeks but it's bad right now."


"My dad took this and had ALL the side effects....including delusional thoughts and actions! "


"Don’t let all these reviews scare you, I’m 4 hours post insertion. Pain wasn’t bad, but you do feel it. Mild cramping after (: not nearly as bad as all these reviews make it out to be!"


"Cyclessa had all the negative side effects that it lists.  I was irritable, irrational and depressed to the point of suicidal thoughts.  I gained 15 pounds on the drug in less than a month.  It didn't help at all with my terrible cramps.  However, I'm not pregnant, but I don't know if that had to do with it killing my sex drive."


"I've been taking sprintec for 3 months as prescribed after a surgical abortion as a birth control/period regulator. Before starting sprintec my period were on time but extremely heavy. I had been on lo minestrin for a few yrs prior to starting sprintec and had a ton of success with that, but my insurance stopped covering it so I had to change perscriptions. I'm on my last few days of month 3 and I have been bleeding everyday for the past two and a half months. It's beyond normal spotting - I use up a super plus tampon twice a day. On my normal periods I use four to five super plus tampons. I thought something was very wrong with me, and I'm still gonna see a Dr, but reading these reviews leads me to believe its just a really horrible medication."


"I have been taking this for a month and my blood sugar keeps dropping out. I feel terrible and weak all the time. I get numbness everywhere. I have three sons to care for and it's hard. I'm glad most of my symptoms seem to be normal as I have read yours. The pressure in my head hasn't lessened though. They gave me migraine medicine but I'm afraid to take it if it'll put me to sleep during the day. I keep thinking about calling my neurologist. I'd like to know what to do at this point."


"My doctor recommended I buy abrevea. I used it several times and it did temporarily help with the pain however when I woke up in the morning  my sore was gooey and looked like it had melted all over it cause it to spread on other parts of my lip."


"Hi everyone! I had Skyla put in at the end of May this year & I am very happy with the results. The insertion process was painful, but seriously only for 3 seconds. Very quick & I was able to drive right after. I felt some cramping that day but it was nothing a little Tylenol couldn't fix. I would highly recommend this type of birth control to everyone, now that I have had it for a little while I can't believe that I was taking regular birth control pills for years before. I can just get up and go now! Don't let the bad reviews scare you, because Skyla is so worth it! You should expect some cramping while your body becomes accustomed to it, remember the uterus is a flat cavity so there's gonna be some getting used too. Give it a chance!"


"Started taking this at the suggestion of a doctor. Not really for anything in particular but just for general health. Around this same time I was very overweight (over 300 lbs) and had very high blood pressure, systolic 150-160, diastolic 100-110 (I had to be put on blood pressure medication). After a year of being on Omega-3 I had lost 75 lbs (I wasn't even really trying, didn't exercise or anything) and my blood pressure was greatly improved, systolic 102-125, diastolic 70-85. I would totally recommend Omega-3 to anyone not only for hearth health but just general well being. Not everyone will experience such a dramatic improvement I would think but Omega-3 is great for the heart and the brain."


"Overall satisfied. Makes periods predictable. I've always had short periods with bad cramps, took away most cramps but still have pain and soreness. I've noticed no weight change although my appetite changed a lot. Still gives me nausea and headaches. But overall satisfied"


"I had chest pain and palpitations. Was prescribed Imdur and took 1 tablet. That was the worst 3 days of my life. I prefer the angina to the "cure." Caused nausea, vomiting, intense pain (felt like my body was made of broken glass), every sound went right thru me, and every noise was excruciating. Never again."


"I take this now and I'm pregnant. It's the only medication that has completely helped my nausea. The only bad thing is it makes me extremely tired and that's not good because I'm a stay at home mother of a very energized 3 year old."


"I'm on paxil one year eight month I'm a new lady really nice and social now I can go anywhere I want the world know I'm a new person thanks paxil to give me my life back."


"It caused cramps..and a bad metallic taste which last for a day or so that's the only irritating part to me because everything i drink taste horrible!!"


"I have headache for an unknown reason, but they are always in the left temple behind my eye. The pain is awful. I've tried every over the counter med and this is the only one that works. Hopefully the cause can be cured until then. This are doing the job"


"I've been taking Otezla for over 6 months now. Works great, joint pain is greatly reduced and the side effects have been very minimal."


"When I first had pain 19 years ago, I was treated with Flexeril for six months.  I thought I was getting better.  I stopped taking Flexeril and it was a false feeling of wellness.  Two months later I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.  Now I am on Flexeril again after a car accident and it is helping. I only plan to stay on it a few weeks since I fear addiction."


"After a few days taking Augmentin I had shortness of breath, dizziness and my tongue starting to swell up. My skin felt like was on fire. I had to go to ER, doctor there said I was allergic to that medicine."


"For me, Benzaclin works wonders.  I'm a 37 year old male who had some problems with acne as a teenager.  Accutane cleared those up.  Unfortunately, my condition regressed as I got older.  Benzaclin completely controls my acne.  My skin clears up after using it for a week or so.  I use it every evening.  In the mornings, I use a topical moisturizer safe for oily skin to avoid dryness.  Keep it out of your eyes-- it burns."


"I've been on quetiapine for a few years, I have had weight gain and I've put on a lot weight and now I'm diabetic type 2, but for me its been a small price to pay, I've have tried a lot of different drugs (antidepressants) over many years but for me quetiapine has saved my life in many ways before taking this drug I was very ill, I wanted to die not because I hated life or anything like that but I wanted to stop my awful thoughts I couldn't cope with anything in life, many times I was seeing things my life was hell, not sleeping, not going out fearful all the time, Even though I still have problems I never go anywhere on my own not even out by the front door,I know this drug has given me a small part of my life back."


"I have been taking 40mg of Nexium twice a day for about a year.  Prior to that I was taking a single 40mg dose per day, however I began to have more problems with acid reflux.  I began to lose my voice and had frequent chest pains.  The doctor doubled my dose and it seems to have helped.  No more chest pains and my voice is normal again.  I did everything the doctor suggested, I don't eat or drink things that would make it worse.  I elevated my bed, stopped drinking coffee, etc.  Now seeing reports on television how taking Nexium for long periods can increase the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and now dementia, my concern level is high.  I'm just wondering what other people have done to help cut back on Nexium.  thank you."


"I started taking this drug in January of 2016 and for the first two months everything was fine. After the first two months of having no side effects, things got bad. I got extremely painful cystic acne around my mouth, painful menstrual cramps, headaches, and I went from weighing 150 pounds to now 180 pounds. At the beginning I barely had a period but at the end it was back to being the long and dreadful periods I once had. This birth control obviously did what it was supposed to by preventing me from getting pregnant, but the side effects were not worth it. My doctor has no changed me to Yaz so I am hoping this is a better experience."


"Overall I feel the DEPO is excellent! About 11 years ago I started bleeding heavily and had an 18 week long period. I became anemic so they suggested the DEPO. Oh my gosh, it was awesome. I always had a week long period every 3 months right before I was due for the shot. I am 54 and thought I was getting menopause so I took myself off the shot. After tests saying I wasnt menopausal, I went back on the shot. One shot and I've had 6 periods already with cramps like never before, Time for a hysterectomy I think."


"I've taken royal jelly for years & have found it to be one the best herbal supplements available. I used the "non freeze dried" kind.  It was a little more expensive but well worth it.  It took me off caffeine without any headaches.  It gave me energy without any type of rush feeling.  I simply was able to do more longer without feeling tired or like I had caffeine in my system.  Within two weeks, people started commenting on my skin & how good it looked.  There was such a noticeable difference. My hair started growing even faster.  I didn't know all these things would happen.  I ordered it for the energy benefits alone & got so much more. I am a firm believer in quality royal jelly."


"I got Implanon in after I had my son Nov 2nd 2012 and have not really stopped bleeding since only 1 time, but that is it.  I have been bleeding off and on since July beside that I am gaining weight but that is not the problem. The bleeding is. I want to get this out I am trying to wait it out a little bit longer. I didn't get pregnant again so that is a plus."


"I just got my Paragard IUD inserted, today and I will say the insertion was not painful for me I felt light cramps feeling just when you are going to have your period. It was so quick that when the doctor finished and I ask her if that was all :) some reviews said that it is so painful for me was not and I'm happy for that.. let see how it goes and how my body adjust to it :) good luck women not every experience is the same..."


"I just got out of the hospital and I'm in excruciating pain. The surgeon took out my hip implants and broke my femur . I have antibiotic spacers and balls put in. I was on a baseline of fentanyl plus 100 mcg every 6 minutes via PCA on top of a 250 mcg patch and 45 mg oxycodone every 3 hours  and 40 mgs of Oxycontin every 8 hours. Also, Ketamine spray every 2 hours. I was released with in adequate medication and my PM doc put me on 30 mg of Opana every 3 hours."


"Was put on Flagyl 500mg twice a day for one week. Tomorrow morning is my last pill. Had no clue about this antibiotic. 1st pill was taken on an empty stomach and I put the pill on the front of my tongue....big mistake!  Was very aware after that what I had to do...place pill as far back as you can and drink water, fruit punch as fast as you can, on a full stomach!  I constantly feel like I'm car sick, off and on headaches, some anxiety and just an overall disconnected feeling. But.....I have to admit it really works!"


"Amazing! Best depression & anxiety medication I have been on & I have tried many. Horrible initial side effects but after 2 weeks subsided. Without a doubt completely worth it. Anxiety & depression dramatically diminished, libido back with a vengeance :) HIGHLY recommended from a person with a long history of acute anxiety & depression which was made worse by not being able to find a suitable medication until now. Best 6 months ever."


"This was the worst of all the antidepressants I've been on. One day without taking it and I would immediately start to withdrawal. I quit this cold turkey disregarding my doctor's request because I just wanted it out of my system. I basically went manic for about a week but I felt so much better when it was cleared from my system. Hated this drug. 0 stars if I could. My new doctor even refuses to prescribe this."


"I used Oracea for severe rosacea. I experienced only mild improvements. I repeatedly got a skin infection around the eyes which was resolved with a topical anti-fungal. The infections alone are a reason to mark this medicine down."


"Well I have been on my period for almost three weeks now. And I have asked a lot of people if they have it and they said yes. But I don't like it BC I feel like I'm as big as a cow"


"I was suffering from acne due to my sensitive skin and severe summer heat.  I tried my teenage time acne cream in my late twenties but i felt it was too mild to work on my much matured skin like now. Then one of my friend, was a satisfied user of Retin A , suggested me to use Retin A 0.05%. I stated it in the winter to avoid over sweating and heat of summer. I face little flaky skin. first 2 weeks my acne breakout little more than the usual. but after that, acne seemed to be decreased. Whenever I feel too dry skin other than the acne affected area, I used pure Vaseline. Now I am cured and my skin is glowing. I am continuing the use of Retin A with my regular night cream as anti-aging properties. And I am quite satisfied with this."


"This is a great medicine.  I switched to this after taking lexapro and having some difficult-to-manage side effects.  I did not have any side effects at all on Prozac in the beginning.  I have noticed that recently I have more of an appetite. I monitor what I eat so I haven't gained weight but it is more of a challenge.  My sister is also on the same dose but has not had the hunger side effect."


"I have been suffering with severe anxiety and depression after developing panic attacks. I have always suffered with generalized anxiety but have not had panic attacks for over 12 years. I haven't taken any medication during that time. I was driving home one evening and out of nowhere a severe panic attack hit me and left me immobilized on a bridge where I just froze. Fatigue, anxiousness, guilt and dread. While I am receiving help from a counselor and my GP, I have been taking Zoloft 100mg in the morning and 50mg of Seroquel. Seroquel has helped me considerably. I take Seroquel at 6pm which usually helps me fall asleep by 9.30pm and wake around 7am. This reduces the hangover effect. I am feeling better since taking Seroquel."


"I have been on a small amount of Methadone 5mg twice daily.  I can only go to the bathroom like 1 -2 times a week and then it's little hard balls.  I took Movantik 25mg 1 time and went within 1 hour that would have been ok, but then a few minutes later my stomach hurt I mean realty hurt I was in tears then I went again, well I have gone so much it is pure water now and I will not take this again, I would be scared to try the 12.5mg.  No withdrawal symptoms but the runs well the last time I had this that bad my kidneys were shutting down, so I fear for this, cannot eat or drink anything it runs right through me...be careful, I would try the lower amount first and see how that goes."


"Never ever take this. I took 3 pills at around 10pm. I went to sleep and woke up this morning with awful gas pains in my stomach. Went to the bathroom and after sitting in pain for 20 minutes finally had diarrhea. I stayed on the toilet with diarrhea and awful pain for almost 2 hours. I finally was able to get up and take a shower and then 20 min later the pain started again and I have the worst watery diarrhea I have ever experienced. I'm not sure how long this will last but I would much rather be dealing with my constipation than go through the awful day of pain I've experienced so far. Also, I've been extremely nauseous and dry heaving throughout this ordeal. DO NOT TAKE THIS."


"My 5 year old son started off on the generic version for 2 weeks before switching to the intuniv. He did OK on the generic tenex (not an extended release), it just made him drowsy. The 1St day on the intuniv (extended release) however, he was busy, could not sit still for nothing & sleep was not on his mind. 2nd day, his Dr. told me to up the dose to 2mg(b/c he had been taking 1mg of the generic 2 weeks prior). My son was worse! He was worse than he was before he started any of the meds. Dr. took him off & put him back on the generic, 1mg, no problems so far besides the drowsiness. Generic, $60 some bucks,  intuniv $300. Surprised the cheapest works better!"


"Have taken for 2 years and now I can't live without it. I can walk with just a small amount of pain, my knees are very happy. Please try this."


"I have just requested to go back on Lexapro. I took it for several years and it worked wonders for my depression and anxiety. In 2005, I made the switch to Cymbalta due to my diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Although Cymbalta seems to have helped with the pain, I have been so depressed and anxious. Not to mention my out of pocket costs for Cymbalta. I welcome Lexapro back into my life!"


Osteolytic Bone Lesions of Multiple Myeloma

"I've been getting the infusions for almost 2 years now.
The side effects are at a manageable level (compared to what I'm used to with other medicines I've been on for multiple myeloma). It is unknown how much longer I will be getting the infusions, as it varies from patient to patient. I would consider my quality of life as good as it gets, with only a temporary interruption every 3 months."


"Lamotrigine improved my quality of life dramatically for the last 12 years. Before starting it I was getting about 4 migraines/week. Sometimes my migraines would last 5-6 days. After a month on lamotrigine 100 mg I noticed that I was less reactive to my migraine triggers such as fragrances, loud noises and flashing lights. I'd still get migraines but not as easily and not as frequently. We upped my dose to 200 mg and now I get much fewer migraines, more like 1/week, sometimes less. If you have trouble with glutamate as evidenced by MSG reactions (non-allergy type), or headaches from high glutamine foods, or as seen in SNPs of your genetic profile (now accessible through 23andme) you may find this med to be a game changer for you."


"I have major depressive disorder. I have suffered very low energy since I was 12 due to depression. Sleeping or laying in bed for 16 hours was normal for me. I was on 200mg each morning in combination with anti-depressants and a sleeping pill at night. I noticed no side effects from modafinil. I am no longer on this medication because it did not help with my depression, just helped with a symptom of my depression. (low energy). I was put on an MAIO anti-depressant and therefore could not continue with this medication due to interactions. But it did give me energy."


"Had my first injection 18 months ago 1st injection of series was no pain, 2nd of series extreme pain, swelling, stiffness, 3rd injection no pain. I had no real knee pain for 18 months remained active with Pilates, hiking, walking, circuit training. Pain started again in June 2017, started injections again in September, 1st injection no pain, next day no swelling but few twinges.   I hope I get another 18 months or more. Had surgery 2 years ago,  Knee remains stable right now, goal is to avoid any surgery for now on."


"I can't  use the explicit language to describe my time with this, IMO, rat poison..Started at 37.5 ,then 75,eventually 225.Naturally, Dr's always say-"You've got to give it time to work!"..SURE DOC!..Want you to all know I'm no rookie at this, having battled depression for 23 years, and taken over 30 different meds, and certainly, THIS DRUG WAS BY FAR, THE WORSTTTTT..I refuse to believe that this drug was allowed to be given to humans.Getting on it, I became practically more dead, spending 20 hours a day in bed,, suicidal ideations one after another, crying, not eating, hopeless even more and every other negative symptom you can name associated with depression.Getting off is YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE-FOR ME?.3 ENTIRE MONTHS!=BEWARE!!"


"My new Dr. Recommend I use afin for my sinus congestion, the first time my nose and my throat burned and stinging. Now my throat is sore and  I lost my voice. It made my illness worse. I was better of using saline."


"I find it only works really well the day after you apply it. After that, you go back to sweating as normal. It cuts down the sweat a little but not completely. I've been using it for about a year and keep continuing to use it because it's the only product out there that works even a little bit. It's not great but it's decent."


"I am into day 36 of 84 day (12 weeks) treatment. An hour after taking my first dose, I could definitely feel the medication coursing through my body. The first 14 days were the worst. Some headache, slight depression. I started feeling much better after the 3 weeks. I had blood work done after 30 days and ALT and AST are way down. I feel much better and the incredible burning itches I had before treatment started have stopped. It can tire you but a nap can really help. My appetite has gone through the roof, which is a good thing for me. I am really optimistic about beating this. I have had HCV since the mid-1980s. Here's hoping that the rest of my treatment goes well. Good luck to everyone!"


"This medicine seems to help my 10 year old son with his allergies but he still needs benadryl as well sometimes - to keep the fluid down in his ears. I agree on the square bottle and weird bottle neck - it is very difficult to get just one pill out, and they tend to fly everywhere when they do come out. Hoping they change that bottle."


"First had it in February 2014 my period didn't stop until July 2014. Horrible then it started to come on just once a month instead of everyday. But I had sex and now it just doesn't come on at all. Weird but it's good birth control. After your body gets use to it first."


"So far, so good."


"This medication is a JOKE!! Stay on subs  before you try this. Omg it's horrible. I can't believe the scam these pharmaceutical companies are pushing out with this horrible medication. Feels like I'm withdrawing all over again!!"


"I've been on Topamax for 7 days now.. I started it last Tuesday and didn't notice the loss of appetite until Friday... My doctor started me on 25mg for the first week, Friday I ate breakfast at 8:30am and didn't eat again until 6:30pm! Even then I couldn't finish my meal. My soda tasted like dirt! No joke! Saturday I made peach cobbler I love cobbler! I ate four bites and threw the plate it tasted like dirt! I notice if I force myself to over eat I need a bathroom very fast! I did a one week weigh in this morning I started at 229.9 and today I weight 223.3! Total of 6.6 pounds! I take mine for headaches and migraines.. Today I start 25mg twice a day! Then move to 50mg twice a day next week! I'm excited about losing weight!!!!"


"Possibly the greatest thing ever invented.  No side effects for me, and it knocks out my long-running sinus infections.  Z-packs and other antibiotics are almost useless for me.  875mg Augmentin twice per day for 10 days gets rid of the infection COMPLETELY.  Everything else helps for a week or two, and then I'm back to the doctor."


"the imuran sometimes upsets my stomach but the doctors say it is doing the job."


"I would never take it again. I was just merely fatigued the first few days, but on the 3rd and 4th days after (I'm in my 5th day, feeling awful!) I got so incredibly sick that I couldn't function. It felt like my organs were sputtering and it scared the ISH out of me. Now, I'm very healthy; I'm 18, a junior in high school, and on the varsity track team. Still, the drug made me feel like I was legitimately dying & I almost told my mom so she could take me to the ER (so much for the secret aspect of simply popping a one-time pill!). I was extremely dizzy, nauseous, gained 6 pounds in three days (WHILE working out), EXHAUSTED, trembly, incredibly weak, headachy, cramping like never before & with stabbing pains everywhere at random times."


"I have been on the lantus for 6mos. and have been walking everyday up to 1hr. each day and have been eating well for about 1yr. and my BSG is still about 150 or higher and I have gained 47lbs since I started. That is the only thing different that I've been doing."


"I have not seen any improvement at all........."


"Excellent for Ear infection in kids."


"I had previously been on Ortho Micronor, the name brand for norethindrone, 0.35 mg, for 3 years. Then my insurance wouldn't cover it so I had to go on Jolivette. After about a week of taking this pill, I started to experience heightened anxiety. It got so bad that I could no longer do simple day-to-day tasks such as going to class or going to a restaurant. I was having panic attacks daily. It then got to the point where I was terrified to leave my house. I was also overcome with depression. This all happened within the first 2 weeks of taking this pill. It was too horrible to endure so I stopped taking it. My mental health is still not 100% back to normal."


"I have been on Lyrica for Fybro for 7 weeks now and I sleep great - I can play with my grandchildren and I don't hurt enough to even complain about - I am off the narcotics - was 2-3x's a day with oxy and overall I am more productive at work and I move more and am much happier.  Still tired because I move so much"


"I have been taking Contrave for 4 days.  I am 5'2 1/2 and wgt 156.  I was taking phentermine but then I began to read about contrave and asked my Dr. for it. I have been taking it only four days I don't feel anything.  Does this medicine have to be taken for a while before it kicks in. I take one in the AM. I don't have any of the symptoms that I read about. I not sure about the cravings or eating to much because I feel like it may be a placebo effect.  Did anyone else have this kind of feeling.?  Should I just give it more time to kick in.?  Its not an inexpensive drug to keep taking if it doesn't work. I hope I am wrong and the weight loss will start happening soon as it did for some of the people I have read about."


"I have been living with 4 swollen fingers on my right hand (my dominant hand) and have trouble sleeping with pain in both hips and shoulders.  At 49 I feel far too young for arthritis, but sometimes life is not fair.  Dr prescribed Arthrotec yesterday.  2 pills in and I can hold a pen, type and slept like a baby last night!  I'll take the queasy stomach and gas if it means I'm not cranky because of poor sleep and constant pain!"


"I feel like I have tried every medication on the market for my depression and terrible anxiety. When a racing heart prompted me to visit my local emergency room, the Dr prescribed 20mg for "stress" (aka depression). This medication has changed my life. I feel like a generally content person when I take this. I stopped for a while as I went traveling and had forgotten to refill my prescription. When I got back, I figured I had survived a week without it I would just stay off of it. That was a mistake. Went back to the Dr and got back on it. Now, I'm feeling amazing. Please please please don't give up and try this medication!"


"I've been on Dilantin a short while. First month was fine. 5th week I started getting low grade fevers, nausea, pinprick rashes, slightly swollen gums. 6th week my gums were very swollen, so much that it hurts to eat and talk. No sex drive for who knows how long, acne like I've never had before, vasodilation to the point of my entire body being red and feeling extremely hot - 98 degrees temperature, compared to a normal 80 - 85. I haven't had any seizures, but I'm miserable, so I'm titrating down and will try something else."


"I have been taking Apri for 2 years now. It has prevented pregnancy! That's about it! Mood swings are horrible, appetite is horrible, no sex drive at all."


"I'm sure this works well enough for birth control. All the cramping I get from this thing. Waking up in pain several times a night does NOT make for a suitable mood for some physical activity. I'm definitely looking forward to taking this thing back out, even the first day I had my nexplanon hurt less than this."


"I have suffered with anxiety and depression for over 10 years. I get it in cycles and it would last for 3 months at a time.

I can't believe how stupid I was not to get help sooner.

I went to the DR and he gave me citalopram 10mg one a day. Within 5 hrs of the first pill the anxiety had decreased.

On week 5 and feel better.

The only side effects have been hot sweats from time to time and wanting to sleep. I think I'm on the mend."


"I am on my first night of a three dose combo pack. Everything was fine until I decided to use the extra tube of cream on the outside bits. It was supposed to relieve the burning and itching but it made it so much worse. I was shivering it was so awful. I had to go clean of what I could and now it's subsided a bit. I really hope this medicine works and doesn't cause more problems. Thanks for sharing your stories everyone!"


"Bleeding for a year straight. Oh wait the couple weeks I wasn't....I was itchy and dry. But I never got pregnant."


"This is a wonder drug. If you suffer from any type of anxiety, especially PTSD, and depression, especially major depression, this drug will ease your symptoms to a minimal. This is a "clean" feeling drugs and works great.

Now the bad side: this drug has way too many side effects to recommend to anyone that is not retired or hospitalized. Without adjunctive therapy with an atypical antipsychotic this drug will make you numb and turn you into the walking dead. Cloudy, foggy, and lethargic with memory issues are the main side effects associated with this drug. Further side effects include but are not limited to erectile dysfunction and the libido of a 90 year old man. Aside from these effects this is a super SSRI!"


"I was put on Prozac after 3 months of Cymbalta failed to have an affect, and a brief and terrifying experience with Geodon. At first it pretty much numbed all of my emotions up, which, after feeling completely crazy on Geodon, was a very welcome experience. Eventually this neutral state of mind began to even out after about 9 months, and I was finally able to start enjoying life again. After two years, I was able to stop taking medication completely. This pill saved my life."


"My wife was on chemo and doctor tried several other medicines. None worked. Zofran worked after the first pill. It was expensive but never went to another type of medicine."


"I have been having stomach problems and my doctor gave me a month sample of this. It doesn't seem to have any effect on my stomach, I have however been having mood swings. I stopped taking it and my mood was back to normal. Strange but true. This may work for others, but not for me."


"Its been  8 hours I took the second dose and  I feel no different, my throat started hurting more after I took it  the first time and horrible acidic stomach pain after the second dose.  I am not sure if I should wait until the 24 hours.. but so far I'm not liking this medicine."


"I know everyone is different, but generally speaking I would recommend this medicine. It cleared up my acne beautifully and has been a very reliable form of contraception. I haven't had any huge changes in emotions or weight gain. The only negative thing is that I do feel sometimes it affects my concentration in school, although I've found this to be the case for most birth controls. Overall, I'm happy with it. I have also been on Syeda and had a similar experience."


"Started having my first panic attacks when I was 40. They were a little scary, but not bad. At the age of 45, I had my first REAL one! I couldn't breath. I truly thought I was going to die. My husband took me to the hospital where instead of treating me for panic- they threw me in the Psychiatric hospital for two weeks where I could not speak to or see my family! Upon release I was diagnosed with a ... A...panic attack. I was given Klonapin to use as needed. Don't need to use it often.... But when I do, the 2 mg wafers save my life!"


"THIS MEDICINE IS THE DEVIL!  If you want to feel paranoid, confused, like the worst bitch, anxious and destroy every relationship that's dear to you----> take this stuff! I guarantee at least u won't get pregnant! I smashed up and flushed all my pills today cuz I can't take this rubbish anymore! "


"Have been on this medication for six months.  Three out of my six infected nails are totally clear and I am seeing new clear growth on the other three nails!

I grind and clip my nails aggressively twice a week and am religious in application."


"The first week on the pill was terrible. I had bad headaches and general sick to the stomach feeling, then it subsided. I was never hungry the whole time but so tired. This pill made me feel drained sun up to sun down. I couldn't bring myself to exercise the way I wanted because of the fatigue. I didn't continue Belviq after the first month due to the tired feeling. I'm sure I could have lost much more weight if not for the fatigue."


"In one week I lost 5 pounds.  I continue exercising, but I eat a lot less!  This pill totally curbed my appetite, and food that I used to love doesn't seem appealing.  I'm already making better food choices, and the pill has forced me to do so.  How?  Again, because food doesn't look so great.  I really pay attention to what real hunger feels like, and my stomach tells me so.  So if you are an emotional eater or social eater, this pill will help you avoid that bad habit.  The only side effect that I can identify is that my body feels a little strange and tingly.  I have been feeling really tired (opposite of the extra energy others are reporting).  Positive side is I already feel better about how I look in my clothes."


"Seems to work quite well on my allergies as well as on hives"


"I am Taking this medication for suspected mild pelvic inflammatory disease due to several bv cases as a precaution. I am talking 100mg twice a day for two weeks. Please note it was suspected due to tenderness.... this medication made my belly hurt but overall took away my pelvic tenderness so overall it's pretty good. Drink plenty of water!!!

Avoid sexual intercourse as well."


"Implanon is awesome, I've had mine in for around over 2 years now and have never had a problem with it. The first two months were tricky, my period lasted for about 3 weeks then just spotted and then stopped completely. I haven't gotten it since. I also don't get period pain or the mood swings. It's awesome."


"I started taking Linzess 3 weeks ago for IBS-C. I have suffered with IBS since I was 18 or so. If I didn't take anything over the counter I could go 4-5 days without a movement. My Dr gave me the starting dose which had little effect for me. Once he called in the 290 mg I can't believe the difference. Sure I've had a couple of headaches and bloating, but it has been a God send to me. No diarrhea for me at all. I am going everyday, sometimes more than once a day and have actually lost 5 lbs. I am also surprised see when people say they've experienced rapid weight gain because I've experienced the exact opposite. Glad I didn't read those reviews before starting!"


"Hello, I was diagnosed May 7,2016, had a single mastectomy on 5/23, that put me to have IDC stage 2 grade 3 onco diagnostic score of 29. I went through chemo four AC and 12 taxol. A lot of side effects including blood clots in my medi port, heart and lung, white blood cells extremely low, sent me to the hospital for four days, I was put on xarelto for the blood clots. I was finally able to complete my chemo Dec 16,2016. My onco started me on anastrozole in Feb 2017, and after just 10 days I stopped them, it was not much bc of the bone pain, tiredness, etc, but because my mood was so horrible, I was just snapping a people for no reason and I didn't like that. She said 50/50 chance, then I'll take my chance."


"I've  been on Invokana for a month. I take 300mg Invokana  & 2000mg Metformin a day. I've lost 12lbs since I started Invokana. The first 2 weeks of taking Invokana I had to go to the bathroom literally every 45 minutes day & night. Now it's every 90 minutes during the day and once while sleeping. I had a horrendous yeast infection. I was constantly thirsty (worse than when I was first diagnosed with diabetes). I'm still thirsty even after drinking 14 to 16- 8 ounce glasses a day throughout the day. Every morning I wake up thirsty. My BG hasn't gone down much, but I haven't been able to exercise in 2 weeks due to a back strain and my eating habits have changed a little, but they still suck. Invokana is probably ok."


"I would not recommend this to anyone. This is the most painful and constant cramps that I've ever been through."


"Changed my life. Had terrible acne all through middle school and most tretinoin creams and tetracycline medication did nothing. Although hearing from my dermatologist all of the side effects, etc., it was all worth it. My self confidence and happiness with myself has been all worth it!"


"Belsomra, for me, is the worst sleep aid I have ever taken. It seems to have the opposite effect on me, I can't sleep at all. Took it with a benzo after a couple of nights with Belsomra alone, worst sleep ever."


"I've had Implanon for about a month now.  It is the easiest birth control and it covering you for three years is a relief.  You no longer have to worry about remembering a pill everyday or a shot every month.  I have been suffering from some side effects.  My period has been going on for about two weeks now and it stops and starts, sometimes heavy and sometimes light.  My appetite has been all over the place.  Sometimes I will have an overwhelming appetite and sometimes I can go all day with no appetite.  I've also had mood swings, but they're not very bad.  No harmful actions or anything like that.  So, this birth control has good and bad.  I haven't gotten pregnant though, which is a plus and the whole purpose of birth control to start!"


"When I apply Abreva at the very first tingle, it drastically reduces the amount that the cold sore grows to, and reduces my healing time in half. (Without Abreva, my cold sores usually last about 2 weeks from initial tingle to completely healed, and with Abreva only one week.)
I get twice yearly outbreaks. Abreva would be more worth it if it were not so over priced."


"Works much better then anything I have ever tried for my psoriasis.  The flaking from my scalp is probably reduced by 98%."


"It is very good and I have great pleasure when using it."


Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide

"I cannot say enough good things about this medication.  I have suffered from migraines for years.  I have taken every over the counter medicine there is to take for migraine pain and beyond.  I have also taken prescription medicines that really wipe me out!  I got a migraine at work one day and went to our first aid kit to see if they had anything I could take.  I found some pain aid and took it, and could not believe how fast it worked!  It took my migraine away within 10 minutes! I have referred others to this medication and they have had the same reaction.  I can't buy this at in stores in our area but the person who stocks our first aid kit said he can sell it to me. Yay!"


"Have been taking it for 2 weeks  and now wake up stiff and in a lot of pain. I can barely walk because  I have arthritis in my ankle I'm going to have to go back to my other medicine because  this one does not work at all for me."


"Took this and had the worst 4 hours of non stop dry cough, no relief. Finally took robitussin again and stayed with that and Tylenol to get some sleep. Was really hoping for sleep relief when I came back from Dr. But this was not it."


"I used this in 2004 and lost 49 lbs. I was 201 lbs at 5'1" you can imagine. My doctor only prescribed it for 3 months, but I was able to "shrink" my stomach enough to continue to lose. Works amazing with exercise. I maintained the loss until I became pregnant with my 3rd child and went up to 168lbs. I am now 155lbs and doctor just prescribed a 3 month supply again. I MUST drop the final 25 pounds and I KNOW this will do it! Yes, I did have dry mouth and slight constipation, but I was not hungry at all! Great medicine if you want help and are willing to do some healthier eating (which will be so easy because you aren't hungry) and exercise (also easy cause you'll be feeling so good about yourself). Good luck!"


"I have been taking Ultracet four times a day for five years due to a herniated disc in my neck and it soothes away my pain for hours which allows me to continue working."


"Ativan is very good for anxiety. The trick is not to take it too often. I've found that I get used to dosages fast. I've also found that on the day following when I take it, I'm more tired, listless, and depressed. It's something to watch out for."


"If you're suffering with acne, please go see a dermatologist! I wish I started going to a dermatologist when I first started getting horrible breakouts (the age of 9). I'm currently 20. I took my first trip to the dermatologist about two or three weeks ago. I was prescribed Sumaxin wash, Acanya morning cream, Atralin night cream, and an oral medication but I forgot the name. My forehead is amazingly soft AND clear, and the deep scarring is going away in my cheeks, as well as the acne. I recommend these products to anyone and everyone suffering with acne. Great for people with sensitive skin. "


"This is my second post, I have been on this diet for 4 months. I started at 242lbs and now I am 188lbs and I feel great. Don't give up hope it does work if you put your mind to it."


"Took this for a very INTENSE intestinal bug that had me no more than 20 feet from the commode for 2 weeks. One dose and I could sleep again without soiling myself! (And there was much rejoicing.) Was prescribed 1 month of 500mg x 4. Stopping at two weeks because I cannot stay awake during the day, am extremely dizzy all the time, a lot of nausea, a bad disconnected feeling and have terrible dry mouth. Yes, it is the nastiest, bitterest pill I have ever had, (and I take 38 medical pills a day) but I put on my big boy pants and took my medicine and it cured my illness immediately."


"I was on this medication for THREE DAYS, missed ONE DAY, and for a week my body was in the most excruciating pain. It was almost as if the withdrawal gave me fibromyalgia. Also, I was a different person on all of the medications I tried. Be careful with any medicine you take. It was painful, but I also needed it because of severe suicide ideation. "


"Within the first few days of starting Savella the pain in my arms and legs had disappeared and I was more alert during the day.  I had slight nausea and sadness as I completed the titration process, but these symptoms did eventually go away.   One of the best things that happened during this time was that my weight stabilized after steadily gaining for 6 months due to the constant exhaustion.  Unfortunately my neck and back pain initially worsened but returned to my personal base line after a few weeks.  This pain has not gone away, but stayed with me.  My only problem may be something unique to me - It took away my drive to be active.  I finally have the energy, but now have no desire.  Wish I knew how to work this out."


"I feel great since starting Afrezza three months ago.  You get so used to the lows and the brain fog from high doses of the long-acting injections that you forget what it feels like to feel normal.  I cut down my basal and now I only get what I need, I haven't had a low or even felt one coming on in months.  I've lost 5 lbs and got back the stamina I had 20 years ago.  Starting Afrezza changed my life."


"Had the Prevnar 13 yesterday. Couldn't sleep last night and my arm was painful. I can't lift my arm now and it's very sore. I put ice packs on it and took aspirin but, so far, it hasn't helped! Hope this is all worth it."


"I have been taking this birth control for two years now. I never got sick from it and haven't gotten pregnant. I have been very sexually active for the past year or so. It does make me kind of not in the mood to have sex, but it works!"


"I just started this today would be my 3rd day taking it. My face is clear. I never get uncomfortable cramps so I cannot really notice the pill. I really like them, did not get any side effects."


"I know everyone is different, but generally speaking I would recommend this medicine. It cleared up my acne beautifully and has been a very reliable form of contraception. I haven't had any huge changes in emotions or weight gain. The only negative thing is that I do feel sometimes it affects my concentration in school, although I've found this to be the case for most birth controls. Overall, I'm happy with it. I have also been on Syeda and had a similar experience."


"I have been in a really bad funk for as long as I can remember and have been through a good amount. I won't go into details because its not relevant. Also felt like my brain was foggy and mind constantly racing. I have social anxiety as well. I am on day two of lexapro and I think it's working already. I feel warm inside, peaceful and am interacting with people so easily. It's strange. I can't explain it bit I feel peaceful, happy and not anxious. I haven't felt this way in a long time. I get drowsy and my eyes get heavy randomly through out the day. I've also started smiling randomly. I know this is sort of vague, I wanted to be straight to the point. I really hope this is it and I have found the right medicine and hope this lasts!"


"Severe menopausal hot flushes and night sweats, did nothing, still have severe night sweats and day time hot flushes!"


"Sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and subsequently had a stroke.  Depressed as to sudden limitations of what I could do after the TBI.  Was on anti-depressant, CYMBALTA that had no effect. Within 7 days of taking Neudextra I did not feel as hopeless.  Had been very much an A type personality and practiced as an attorney prior to my TBI and subsequent stroke. I had great difficulty in suddenly having limitations as to what I was able to do, my memory, and executive function.  Grateful I was referred by my neurologist to another neurologist that had a specialty in TBI. Not many physicians, including neurologists, have a proper understanding of traumatic brain injuries, let alone how to treat it. Price REALLY should be lower."


"It worked great to regulate my moods and eventually my periods but I have to discontinue because I'm getting recurrent yeast infections."


"Not worked for my depression. Zero effect."


"I have suffered with irritable bowel syndrome for over 15 years. In the last two years it got so bad I could not continue working. Seventeen months ago my GP gave me a prescription for 100mg to take at bedtime.  The first night I slept 14 hours and woke up high as a kite.  The following two nights I took a half and the next night a quarter with the same results and decided this medicine was not for me and returned to suffering.  Three months ago in desperation I took another 100mg pill and had the same experience for three days on just the one dose. After reading reviews stating that IBS patients were taking 10 to 20 mg I started on lower doses with success. I am now trying to determine my best dosage."


"My periods were getting worse. To the point I was flooding a super tampon in less than an hour and it was like a tap with clots the size of 50p. I have taken once month last month. 3 days  two tabs 3 times p/d. This month I have to take them but now I am 8 days late on my period. I already have fertility problems and had my left tube taken out 3years ago for the best interest of my health. I am 32 and  had two long term relationships. I've never used contraception with my 2 partners and have never conceived. I am awaiting further diagnosis from my gynaecologist. Just wondering has anyone else's cycle stopped completely taking these tablets?"


"Hardly any side effects. Great generic for Alesse.  Was having some endometriosis problems with NoraB and changed to Lutera...no problems any more."


"I used to have really heavy periods. After being put on Lutera I had really short and light periods. It was amazing. I did not notice any other changes. I did not gain weight or have fuller breasts or experience any mood swings. I stopped taking it to get pregnant and didn't have any trouble. Now I am breastfeeding and my doctor put me back on it after the progesterone only pill made me spot. We'll see how it works out."


"Went on Mirena as it was one of my only options for birth control due to hormone issues and aura migraines. It hurt pretty bad having it put in. I suggest 800 mg of ibuprofen a half an hour to an hour before insertion. I have never had a child. Right after insertion I felt great, no pain for a few hours, then the cramps began. Nonstop terrible cramps with a little bleeding, for 3 full days. I finally called the Dr and she wrote me a script for Vicodin so I could go to work. No sleep for those 3 days due to terrible pain. The cramps finally subsided but then the stabbing pain started. Terrible stabbing pain in my abdomen. I think my body was rejecting it. I had it removed. Feel much better."


"I am almost finished the second month in my first 3 month pack and the first five weeks were great. I only had mild nausea the first 4 days I started taking Loseasonique and it stopped pretty quickly. After 5 weeks I started spotting and it has not stopped and I am on week 9. It's just ridiculous. I want to know when it will stop. I am going on vacation in 2 weeks and I do not want to have to carry around panty liners and tampons. I am not unsatisfied with the pill just a little disappointed that I have no idea when the spotting will end."


"I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have seen and dealt with the worst things human can do to one another. I've been on this medicine for weeks and I'm finally seeing the light. This medicine thus far has saved my career so I can save others."


"Was prescribed this medicine due to problems associated with Gerd that had me very nauseated this medicine works great- Immediately."


"Started off on Webutrin (Bupoprion) because Strattera was non-formulary and required approval that didn't meet my schedule.  Switched, and noticed a dip in mood, but figured that it was some sort of withdrawal from being off Welbutrin. Started at 20mg P.O. for 10 days with no effect, increased dosage to 40mg as scheduled.  Strange dreams, not quite nightmares.  unusual temperature regulation, cold chest, sweating legs.  Started to experience severe difficulty in just getting out of bed, started to have significant irritability and being outright enraged over some things.  Started to experience signs of depression.  Girlfriend noticed and said that she was actually worried about me.   Called doc, was advised to stop. 36 hrs back to normal."


"I have been on antidepressants since I was 15, now 23. Sertraline was great at first, changed my life for the better. Some side affects: sweating, migraines. Been on them for 5 years now and they stopped working about 12 months ago."


"I took the first dose at night because my doc said it may cause sleepiness. I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrible headache and insomnia. Decided to try a second night. This time, no headache but still insomnia. Last night I took my 10th dose and I am awake 2 hours after falling asleep then having a horrible, horrible nightmare about sexual situations, being part of murders, and my son being kidnapped by a killer clown. I know that sounds dumb, but it was extremely realistic and now I can't go back to sleep.

I will call my doc in a few hours to discuss tapering off and quitting this med all together. My pain has not been relieved at all (even if it had, I could continue with the insomnia and graphic nightmares)."


"I switched to Tri-Sprintec because I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and it was getting too expensive. I was terrified after reading reviews so thought I needed to post mine saying I noticed no change. I've always had blemishes so I don't blame Tri-Sprintec for that. It's not any worse. No bleeding, period the same time and length and flow as before. No moodiness or cramps. My experience (two months so far) is that I feel like I'm still on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, my side effects didn't change at all but I'm saving so much money!"


"Best pain ointment I have ever tried"


"I had back fusion L1-L5 the surgery team pulled my left brechiel plexus peripheral nerves, 7-28-2003, leaving my back and left arm in chronic pain, pins and needles, burning, muscle loss and wasting. I have used zolpidem on a study basis since 2003 until present. It works, and to use a Dr. quoted, Remarkable. I have very little side effects. Thank you for this web site."


"I have had severe hayfever since childhood and this is one of the few antihistamines that work for all of my symptoms without making me overly drowsy.  I'm just sad that they only sell 4 hour pills otc now.  I'll have to switch to something else."


"OK so I decided to go on nexplanon in August of 2014 and I had read all the side effects and all of them had happened. I had my period for a week and a half. Then about every other month I had one but it was less time each time and way less bleeding. And now its almost been a whole year since I got it done and I now have no signs of a period or spotting and discharge. I had asked my sister if not having a period was a bad thing and she said yes so I'm not sure if I should get this removed because of me not having a period. All my hormones are fine. Everything about the birth control is amazing for me I just don't ever have a period."


"First couple of weeks I had insomnia and weird dreams and sometimes felt wound up.  But it did cut my craving for food and being hungry. A few times I felt that emotional need to binge on something but strangely, I really didn't feel hungry and the emotional need quickly passed. I stopped taking it for two weeks while I was in the middle of a big project at work and really needed good sleep. After that, I started up again and the side effects are more manageable. Take a couple of Advil PM and my sleep is better and I've lost 15 pounds in three weeks. This medication really works. I don't feel the need to snack, eat less but have no problem enjoying a nice meal out eating anything I want and even desert on occasion. The side effects are less"


"I use it with my anti-depressant and it works great.  I noticed a difference from the first day I took it.  Lowers my suspiciousness and keeps me level throughout the day."


"Our son is 15 now. He was never really hyper, but very easily distracted. Drs. diagnosed him with ADD. We never had him on any meds since his only problems were his lack of attention. But it was hard on us as we had to sit with him constantly to get his homework done and basically had to reteach everything he had "learned" in school. We took him out of the pulic schoool and put him into a private school for kids with learning disabilites. We still had to reteach and sit with him. We put him on INTUNIV as it is clearly non stimulant. What a differnce! He can do his work on his own, his grades are good and the side effects have been non-existent. I read that at his dose, 2mg, side effects are almost zero."


"I took Simvastatin 5mg for only 1 month before I could no longer tolerate the headaches, and the muscle pain.  I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 15 years ago, always very mild pain, and very seldom, but now I feel as if the Statins have changed this.  I have been off the Statins for just 1 week.  I tell myself that 5mg for only 1 month should not cause any permanent damage, but I don't know.  I'm now treating myself, no more doctors."


"After trying a few SSRIs that didn't work (Paxil, Lexapro) and a very bad stint with Remeron (ended up collapsing one night on my 3rd week, all the while my sleep was getting worse).  Withdrawals from Remeron put me in a black hole.  I nearly gave up.  Started Zoloft and Ativan 1mg for sleep.  Headaches, dizziness, and exhaustion for several weeks (could also be the underlying depression) but I finally got stable enough to leave my parents house and get my life together.  Medication didn't really help my sleep (no antidepressant has) but it did help my social and general anxiety.  Marked somnolence and felt very apathetic on it.  No lows, but no highs.  Helped GAD/SAD but not depression.  I'm sensitive to meds and I tolerated this one well."


"I just got my Skyla today and so far so good. I'll admit, I totally spent the days before the appt reading all the negative reviews and psyching myself out. I talked to my doctor about the different IUD's and we decided the Skyla was most logical because I haven't been pregnant (good bc of the size of the IUD), I didn't want to completely stop my period, didn't want full hormones (just enough to hopefully help with my cramps), and obviously didn't want to get pregnant. I'm leaving for college in the fall so it was important to have some sort of Birth Control for a lot of reasons. I was worried about pain with insertion but it honestly was like a 4/10, just really uncomfortable. Whole appt took literally 10 mins. hoping for good results"


"Miracle relief. Take stomach issues over the gout pain. I find it better than cochlicine. No running to the bathroom, just a little pain in my stomach and gassy. I used one script for two years. When attack would come on I would take it immediately and the pain was much less than letting it get severe and then take it. If you have had recurrent gout you can sort of feel it coming on and you know what's coming if you don't get it controlled quickly."


"Vivitrol is amazing.  My daughter just received her 9th shot and my son his 3 shot. Before this shot my kids only worry was their next high. Today they are enjoying life as college students! We tried  other options like Suboxone & Zubsolve as well as several rehabs. It always ended after 60 or 90 days with relapse. This shot has allowed my 2 youngest (19 & 21) a chance at a real life. They tell me they have no cravings & the best part is that its not a daily choice to take a medicine. They only have to make the decision 1x a month.  Of course they are using the Vivitrol along with A LOT of counseling. The hardest part for the addict is to stay clean the 7 days prior."


"After taking the 2nd shot started having back pain, pain in my knees and hands I can't take statins for the same reasons I was hoping this was the drug without the pain"


"Been on sertraline for anxiety however my limbs have had a constant ache so doc changed me to mirtazapine 15mg . I took half a tablet b4 bedtime last night & slept well but woke up totally zombified. ....I am a carer so can't function  feeling  like this so wont be taking anymore!"


"I had severe cystic acne all over my face when I was in middle school. I began taking this product, 100mg twice a day, and my skin cleared other than scars. I stopped the medicine in college as I felt I did not need it anymore. At 27, my cystic acne returned worse than it’s ever been. I went to the doctor’s and they prescribed the same dosage again. When I originally took it I had no side effects other than you get nauseous if you don’t take it with food. Fingers crossed it works for me again."


"I'm 5'9" 227.  I just started on 37.5 phen and here is my experience for the past 6 days.

I've definitely had more energy. Too much in fact. Night time comes and I can't sleep. Last night I slept a full night finally. I take it first thing in am, too. Mine is the capsule formula.

Dry mouth. Yup. Not bad. Drink your water.

Little appetite. I have to remind myself to eat each day. Only time I feel hungry is shortly after I take the pill. I'm definitely making healthier choices in calories and I dont crave the junk at all which is awesome.

I won't weigh myself until Fri. No doubt it's working though. I don't need to see the scale to know it's working.

If I can sleep more, like last night moving fwd,I'd give it more than 7/10."


"I have suffered from chronic constipation for well over 10 years, I have just started using linzess for 2 weeks and I had my first bowel movement without an enema or without milk of magnesia or Senna the second day of using it , (in 10) years even though most of it has been diarrhea, I would rather have diarrhea then to not use the bathroom for up to 10 days get deathly ill and have to go to the ER. Linzess so far has been wonderful, I feel much better. The nausea and stomach pain has reduced dramatically! I am thinking if I take linzess every other day instead of every day it will not be diarrhea but will be a regular stool so we will see how that goes. Two thumbs up to this medication."


"I have rheumatoid arthritis and tramadol helps me tremendously with the pain. Be aware though, the withdrawals are horrible. I was out of tramadol for two days and had crawling sensations and aching in my legs. "


"I was on and off Lexapro for many years, but I always felt tired. We tried a few combinations of anti-depressants but none of them gave me the energy I wanted--even with as high as 450 mg of Wellbutrin by itself. I've been on 20 mg of Viibryd for the past couple of weeks as well as 300 mg of Wellbutrin.  I now have the energy and desire to go to the gym, breeze through work and housework, and visit family and friends. My sex drive is slightly improved. I've had slight digestive issues but nothing major. I hope things continue to improve. I'm impressed so far. I'll give an update as to my progress in a couple of months."


"Reading the reviews. I'm really jealous of those light period no crampers. I've only been taking Orysthia for 5 weeks and at first it wasn't too bad. I noticed significant weight gain during the past 2 weeks and am on my first period on birth control. They are killer. I have never experienced cramps this bad. I get sharp pains in my back, legs, shoulders, and stomach. Everyone's body is different and this pill isn't working for me."


"I have mild/moderate rosacea with no bumps. My dermatologist recommended I try a new topical gel called Mirvaso and I started using it every day in January 2014. At first, everything was going awesome. Would reapply when redness/heat would start. Side effects gradually took hold. Rebound redness was 10x worse than originally. My face would randomly flush. It would burn so bad and go completely cherry red. My original problem was nowhere near that bad. Eventually, I got weeping rashy patches all over my face. The gel reduced in effectiveness to the big mess it caused. I finally weaned myself off this vicious cycle in September 2014. Had to walk around looking like a freak. Took forever to return to normal. NOT WORTH IT!"


"Everyone's body is different so I was unsure of how mine would react, but I've had a pretty good experience with depo. I started the beginning of my junior year in high school because my periods were so bad that I would miss school because of cramping. Just taking regular Tylenol or ibuprofen wouldn't lessen the pain. So we decided to go and see if could try something that would help. And the Depo has been amazing for me. I don't have periods although for the first month and a half I did spot on and off. I do sometimes get small cramps but they are nothing like they were and they're only around the time I should be on. My moods are pretty good, I'm not depressed although I do get angrier a little easier. Best of all I've lost 10lbs."


"I have SP Multiple Sclerosis and when I first tried Ampyra I thought it was a miracle medicine. I have now been on it for over 1 year and the positive effects have unfortunately diminished. I have had shoulder pains for some time and I am going off Ampyra for 1 week to see about any changes."


"I am 63 years old.  Feel as if I have lost out on many years of living. Always had mental health issues.  I managed to work for twenty-five years, off and on.  Never was able to articulate my physical and emotional well being very well to a doctor.  I was just handed an antidepressant and a sleeping pill. I gave up trying to find an answer to my severe fatigue, insomnia and deep depressions. I would beat myself up, since there has never been any reason, I could pin point as to why I suffered so much.  I feel I have slept my life away. Now I am finally HOPEFUL. On low dose dex for one week. I slept a full 8 hours and have a positive feeling of a wonderful 25 years to come!  Thanks for all the comments, which have given me a renewed strength!"


"Weight gain. And I feel very bloated all the time. Diminished libido also. But, its better than taking a pill everyday. Also has cleared up my acne!"


"Recommended by a doctor who knows I don't like to take medication,  I went to him with a bad cold ,stuffed nose , and sore throat. Took 2 pills at about noon and symptoms cleared up  amazingly quickly .  Took 2 about 11:30 at night , went to bed  and now it's almost 2 AM and I'm still wide awake.   I wish the doctor had warned me, and there definitely should have been a warning on the box....when one is sick one should be able to rest and this is the opposite, and I have a full workday tomorrow and should be at work by 9.    I found this site trying to figure out why I am so wide awake"


"I have been on this birth control for a year now. It's the first one that has worked out great for me. I understand that all birth controls will react differently with most women. As far as my experience, they have been pleasant. The side effects for me are moodiness and no periods. My last full period was about 4-5 months ago and that period was the longest I ever had lasting at least a week. Since then, no period. My moods are very high and very low. This is my only dislike if I had to choose. Then again, I believe aging comes with that a well since our bodies are continually changing. I haven't experienced weight gain or bad acne. Overall, it's worked for me."


"I have been taking Syronx to calm my cramping and bleeding on my period and I have not been pleased. I take my pill around 8:30 every night and since I have been taking it I have woken up each night with nausea, dizziness, and bloating. I am not too pleased."


"I came to know that I had alopecia past September 2015.I started applying minoxidil 5%u2105 as per doctor suggestion.. Initially I started losing hair which was thin.. After 5 months the thin hair was replaced by new hair which was thick and strong... Currently still there is small new hair started growing...I have used it for one year and 4 months... Superb results...Now new hair has been originating on my head"


"My son was on risperidone at 4 years old for aggression associated with Autism. This medication has changed his life. No more aggression and very happy. He is now 8 and doing great. We did attempt to take him off to see if he still needed the medication at age 7 and all his past behaviors, hitting, kicking, swearing, crying came back immediately. With my son we could not miss a dose and has to be given at the same time each day. He is now on 3x per day 0.5 given at school by nurse for afternoons. He has had no major side effects. He is very tall and very skinny. When he first got on the medication he became overweight, we changed his diet to more fruit and protein and the weight came off quickly. Highly recommend this medication."


"My doctor put me on this after nothing else worked. The only side effect I'm having is I feel like I'm being electrocuted in my pre-sleep stage. It is a very weird and jolting feeling bright light and the sound of someone scratching a record to a stop.  "


"Victoza is awesome.  I got diagnosed my A1C was 13.6.  They gave me Glipizid (XL 10 mg daily) and Metformin (1000mg 2x daly) and got my A1C to 10.8 and fasting glucose to 267

They gave up and sent me to the Endocrinologist.  He gave me Victoza (6 mg for two weeks, then 1.2mg )   After 1 month my fasting glucose is down to 80 and my A1C is at 8.4, which is remarkable given that A1C test include two months without the drug.

Even better, Victoza makes me feel full and I eat less. Weight has dropped 6 pounds already

But it doesn't end there. I had mild hypertension 135/85.   Now its  108/72

Only side effect was a mild rash at the injection site.  Went away after a couple of weeks."


"Actually felt cold on a summer day and had to put on a sweater (5 days into medication). Perhaps it is a good medicine for the hot flashes."


"I have been on Implanon for just over 6 months. As far as the insertion goes, very minimal pain. The slight bruising disappeared in a few days. I have a minute scar, but I always say I would take the scar over a child any day.  Because I am one of those individuals who worries like crazy, I took a pregnancy test monthly while on the pill. Being on Implanon is such a relief. On the negative side, I was blessed with a fairly clear complexion before Implanon. However, after Implanon I have had a GREAT increase in acne. I have also had my period every day for the last 3 months straight. Most days heavy enough for a tampon. I love the security of Implanon, however the bleeding has become irritating. I would suggest looking at intrauterine devices as well."


"I've had BV a few times usually after I sleep with a new partner. Every time I have been on this medication it works like a charm. I am on day 3/7 and I noticed yesterday all symptoms are completely gone. I've had the cream in the past and would say I prefer the pills. Just less messy. Also no bad side effects for me! I've been taking them with food and probiotics and have felt fine. I've refrained from alcohol as recommended. Very happy with this treatment."


"I've had Skyla for 5 months now. Insertion was nowhere near as painful as I expected, just felt like a sharp cramp. However, bad cramping started the next day and did not stop until I got my period a month later. My first two periods were very painful, but after that very manageable. I never experience random cramping and very rarely experience random light bleeding. I can't feel it at all and notice no hormonal changes to my body which is rare for me, as I am very sensitive to hormones. I had to come off the pill because I was constantly emotional, tired & nauseous. I haven't gained any weight with Skyla either. I feel much more in control of my life with this IUD and would recommend it to anyone willing to stick the 1st month cramps out."


"About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with narcolepsy and sleep apnea. I started taking Provigill 100mg once per day. Then 200 mg once per day. Then my Doctor tried me on Concerta, it had a quick peak of energy but it didn't last at all; plus since it is a controlled substance it was harder to get. We had to go to the Doctor in person every month to get a prescription unlike other medicines that allowed pharmacy refills. My Doctor switched me back to Provigil 200 mg twice a day. This amount actually worked but most insurance plans only allow 1 200mg per day. After Nuvigil came out my Doctor switched me due to insurance company wanting to save money. Nuvigil 350 mg 1 per day does not work for me. I have a low 4hrs after I took it. "


"I have had the implant in for 8 months now. Insertion was easy, and it has never caused any pain at the site. I however have experienced terrible mood swings, depression, anxiety, rapid weight gain, loss of hair, excruciating period pains including passing huge clots of uterine lining! Not to mention a faint vaginal odour, random blisters on my hands, moles developing halos around them, and I now have two random white patches of hair on my scalp! My experience has been terrible and continues to be so! I have kept it in because everyone says to give it time before it starts balancing out. I hate what it's doing to me, and I am getting it out as soon as I can. I cannot recommend this product at all."


"I'd never been regular, my whole life, it was always a problem that I was lucky if it resolved itself every 3 or 4 days, but then once I aged and my rheumatoid arthritis advanced to a debilitating degree, I had to go on opiates...oh dear. 7-8 days or even more of being bound up became the norm. It was REALLY painful! The only way I could help myself was to stop taking my pain meds and overdose on laxatives and enemas every few days.
That usually worked within 24 hrs, but it really isn't good for you.
I finally confessed to my gastroenterologist that this was going on and he prescribed me Amitiza.
It took a week to work for me, but now I have the exact opposite problem. I'm on 24 mcg 2x daily. I think maybe it needs to be just once!"


"I've been taking a high dose of Methadone for over 5 years for neuropathy. Without it I wouldn't be able to walk or sleep. I've tried everything and this has been the only thing that allows me to function a normal life. Why have they eliminated the 40mg strength from use in pain treatment? Many drugs are used for purposes other than what they are approved for. As a health care professional I've seen this done on a daily basis. On a personal level I've benefited from this practice when drug used"


"I love the patch. I was on the Depo and it made me miserable. I was bleeding for 3 months straight till' I switch to Xulane. This will be my third month using the patch and the only con is the nausea, skin irritation around the area and having to reapply it because of clothes or showering. I have gained weight, that I don't mind but I can't stop eating! I plan on staying with the patch. Highly recommend."


"I've been on Loestrin for about 2 months now and I've honestly had a pretty pleasant experience with it. I've had no blatant side effects but I do find that I'm a lot quicker to cry lately and sometimes I get upset a bit unnecessarily. In terms of weight gain, which was my biggest concern, I haven't had any noticeable gain. I have had a lot of random cravings though. Near the end of the first month I had random breakthrough bleeding without any warning and it was prior to the week of the designated period pills. Overall I would recommend this pill."


"Great Stuff. Helps soften conditions with no ill effects. "


"I did not have any side effects. Loose stool the first few days bit not what I would consider diarrhea. I'm not sure if it worked though. It helped my ears but I still have a slight sinus headache. Just finished the 10th day. Two doses a day."


"Dr. put me on this and within 3 months my A1c went from 6 to 8.6.  Continued for 6 more months and blood sugars are high."


"Everyone makes the paragard out to be some big bad monster. The ONLY negative thing about getting off the pill and onto the paragard for me was I've had a little bit of acne since I'm not on hormones anymore. It felt like a pinch when I got it inserted. I had moderate cramps for two days and that's it, and it didn't make my period heavier AT ALL. It really isn't that bad! The only worry I had was that there were 43 days between my first and second period on paragard."


"I have had Nexplanon in for almost three years, and will be getting it taken out in Nov. I decided to get this after my son was born. I have never used any type of birth control (except for a condom). It has been a wonder! I have not had a period while on this. Which is awesome for me since I had very bad cramps during that time. The only downside to Nexplanon for me is the fact that I would get headaches lasting for two days. Other than that I would get it put in again."


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"I was the rare case that was allergic to Neulasta and ended up in the ER with anaphylaxis the day after getting the injection.  After an epi-pen, many steroids, and a night in the hospital, I'm still feeling the effects of the reaction a week later.  I will now have to finish AC chemo without a white blood cell booster.  Please be careful on this medication and call your doctor at any signs of swelling or trouble breathing."


"I've been on Ortho-Tri-Cyclen for almost two years. I was put on it for acne but also to prevent pregnancy. It has cleared up my skin very much and I am not pregnant, however, in recent months something has changed. I get extremely nauseous/throw up hours after I take the pill (even if I eat before), I feel lightheaded and dizzy, sex drive has definitely decreased and I am losing weight. Pregnancy tests have come back negative so it is definitely this pill. Everyone is different but this pill has been making me so sick lately so I will be switching."


"I am trying to stop smoking, as well as handling anxiety."


"My BP was 170/110 and was put on 50mg of Losartan Potassium and 6 weeks later my BP was 242/129 and I was sent to the ER and 25mg of Hydrochlorothiazide was prescribed. After one week my BP come down and now stays about 140/100. I take my meds about 5am and I have not experienced any side effects except for feeling sluggish until about 10am, which is one side effect. No weight loss either, which I was really hoping for!"


"I tried it once my sophomore year in high school. I bled the entire time and tried to commit suicide. It made me crazy. I had many mental breakdowns. I got back on the pill for a year then got back on the shot because I can't remember to take any meds. This time around was better, but I have gained weight I can't get rid of. I don't get a period and because of that I always have yeast infections. It's effecrive, but many of the women I know say their ovaries went into "hibernation." Do not try it."


"I was terrified to try this drug after reading a lot of the reviews, but then I remembered that people who've had a bad experience are FAR more likely to post a review.  I reluctantly went in and had the device inserted in my arm, I'm a BIG WUSS so I was super scared! It wasn't nearly as bad as I had imagined, all you really feel is the first needle used to numb the area (kind of like when they draw blood, just a sting) and then after that, it's nothing. The area did bruise pretty badly for about a week and a half (which I was told to expect) and was only slightly painful and awkward.  I got the implant while I  was on my period my period literally stopped a few hours later and I've not had one since! BEST BIRTHCONTROL EVER!!!! JUST DO IT!"


"Started Contrave on Saturday. Was feeling very jittery. Took 1 pill on Sunday same effect but worse and terrible nausea. Woke up Monday morning covered in hives. Will be making a doctor appointment today. Sad the Contrave didn't work for me. Good luck to all of those who can tolerate it and keep pushing toward your goal!"


"Started Bydureon 3 days ago. I was sure I would be sick when started it as I was instantly sick on Byetta in the past. I was not nauseated at all on Bydureon. Bydureon was a painless shot, and I have had no side effects so far. I was on Victoza (2 years) and Trulicity (1 year). Victoza gave me major headaches when I first started it and eventually caused me to gain weight in the end. Trulicity made me blood sugar go all over for the first month and gave some pretty serious random nausea. In the end, it too felt like it was becoming less effective. I am hoping Buydureon is a good medication for me. Will report more later."


"I have been taking the 400mg tablets, 3x daily for 4 days and after 2 days I started suffering from severe nausea resulting in physical sickness today. These tablets are vile in taste and side effects and although it seems to helping my BV symptoms I can't function. Iv also had a metallic taste in my mouth and flu like symptoms and I'm sure the acne I have broke out in is caused by the tablets. Iv stopped taking the tablets and have been prescribed the gel instead....but this has similar side effects "


"Very bad experience. Heart pounding immediately after ingestion, extreme sensitivity to light, swelling of face, gum, etc."


"I went to my dermatologist after suffering throughout my teenage years with acne. They prescribed me Duac gel. The first few days of using it my skin was fine, apart from a few red, patchy areas of skin. In my second week of using it I was in constant pain. My face was inflamed, swollen, incredibly dry and unbearably sore. I decided to stop using it and allowed my skin to recover from my traumatic ordeal, I had honestly never felt worse about myself. I then decided to give it another go, but this time using it for an hour a day, every other day. Once I felt my skin had acclimatised I did an hour every day. Now I can apply it over night without any redness or dryness. My skin has cleared up so much, but i recommend acclimatising your skin."


"I love this pill. After unprotected sex, the next morning I called Walmart's pharmacy to ask if they had any Plan B One Step in stock she said they did so I went down there and bought it. I took it exactly 9 hours afterwards."


"I have bulging disk in my lower back that usually do not give me problems that OTC NSAIDS do not help.  But, about 2-3 times a year the pain would get so bad I could hardly walk.  I was prescribed Flector patches and I could not believe how much better I felt the next day.  I was able to get out of bed and bend over with little to no pain.  These patches are so GREAT!!!!!"


"I've been using epiduo for only a few days it drys your skin out but all you need is some lotion and it's fine I've been seeing good results already I recommend epiduo for people with horrible acne to not horrible it works quick and for anyone my friends tried it and liked it"


"I'm a doctor, prescribed this for myself a week ago. In a week I've lost 3kg! Mild nausea at first so started only taking it at night before bed. I have no food cravings, I don't think about food all the time and don't feel compelled to snack or even eat at mealtimes. I have a mentally exhausting job so eat healthy snacks when I think my body needs it to stay on top of my game. Love this drug, I genuinely don't understand  (other than price) why it isn't more widely used."


"I am so happy I tried this miracle medicine.  I am 32 and was diagnosed with OCD, anxiety, and depression when I was 18.  I have been on and off Zoloft since I was diagnosed. At first Zoloft helped with my diagnosis but I had a lot of side effects including; NO sex drive, being tired all the time, and feeling flat(not happy or sad).  I also tried Paxil, Wellbutrin, and Buspar.  This is the only medicine for me.  I have only been on Pristiq for 5 days but I already feel happier and best of all hello libido!  I thought I was going to live out the rest of my life on a roller coaster of being on and then taking myself off of the Zoloft and on no medicines, just so that I could feel closer to my boyfriend.  You do not have to choose between happiness and a libido!  Thank you Pristiq!"


"I've been on tramidol for 5 years and I have 3 crushed vertebra' s and it works great when I comes to relaxing me enough to get out and do things I normally can't do without them...."


"I read all of these reviews on the side effects of this medication. They scared me so bad because I have hurt for 2 weeks, and I didn't want to add more pain on top of that. But the only side effects I have had are tiredness, and a bit of a headache. Only a few days into my 2 week dose, but hoping it fixes whatever problem I have been having with my intestines! Don't be afraid to take it like I was."


"This was indeed the scariest medication ever. I started it and the first two weeks were too much. I had the normal beginning-taking-New-antidepressant side effects but I'd have hallucinations in the dark. Things would move and sway and melt together. It began to make me numb over the five years I took this medicine. I couldn't "feel" anything. All I wanted to do was sleep and sit there and zone out. I felt as though I was in limbo. They tried all doses and absolutely nothing changed. Not only that, I would miss a day and it was a nightmare. Eventually I cut myself off of it in the way the doctor told me to. Scariest experience ever. Worst few weeks of my life. I still had nighttime hallucinations, I felt like I was falling off a skyscraper."


"I am 62 years old and have been on the generic Flomax for about two years now.
I have noticed a big improvement in my ability to urinate and I no longer have problems starting a stream. Also, it no longer takes a long time to fully empty my bladder. (No more starting and stopping several times).
My only problem is the sexual side effect of no ejaculation when I have an orgasm it bothers me that when.Obviously, this is not normal!"


"vistaril it's what they give to people in jail, if you have bad insurance this is what you get or they will offer you Benadryl. both made me feel terrible."


"Paraguard was inserted July 2016 and removed June 2017 (almost a year!). The first week after it was installed I had debilitating cramps for three days straight and constant bleeding. Every month my periods were twice as heavy, twice as long and 10 x more painful! I was told this would calm down after 6 months....so I persevered. If anything, my periods got MORE painful to the point where I couldn't leave the house incase I'd be hit by a wave of contractions. On a side note, I felt anxious, depressed, introverted, alone,  (I'm usually so social and confident!), worthless and I experienced social anxiety for the first time! I also gained 20lbs which is definitely not to do with change in diet/exercise. If anything, I was eating better!"


"Lowered cholesterol from 290's to 170.

Side effects:

More tired than when I don't take it.

Can't eat grapefruit or products that contain it.

Anything consumed with yeast solids (unfiltered beer[Blue Moon], yeast based vitamins[Foodform Manna], yeasty breads, etc.) causes constipation."


"I decided to give Dulcolax a go after looking for constipation relief. I took 2 pills at 6pm, I got up the next morning I got up and felt fine, within 10 mins I needed the toilet urgently, it wasn't a pleasant experience, it was literally water. Then 10-15 mins after I had another 3 similar bowel movements. I experienced mild cramps before each movements, and felt a little sick and hot. After an hour or so it calmed down. I did have stinky wind throughout the day.
I would recommend you only have one pill to start with and see how it works. It says LAX on the end of the name, it IS definitely a laxitive. I wouldn't take this if you are going out the next day, just incase "


"I was prescribed Microgestin Fe 1/20 for my PMDD at 18. The first month was amazing, as far as my period goes, light, short, cramp free, nausea and vomit free! But the pill has led to a recurring yeast infection, dryness, weight gain, and now six months later I've acquired a second period and terrible nausea I'm really considering just stopping this pill now."


"Day 15. I have been on the 2 pill in the morning, 1 in the evening for 4 days. I have developed constipation and abdominal pain. I have lost no weight at all. I am most likely going to stop taking this drug. It is not helping and I don't like it."


"I've had my Implanon for 3 years and I absolutely love it! I'm getting a new one in a couple of weeks. The best thing about it is NO PERIODS! I had spotting for the first 6 months which was difficult but I'm glad I stuck with it because I love not having to worry about my birth control. I'm glad I didn't read any reviews before I got it though because I feel like some bad side effects may be a placebo effect. Acne, mood swings, weight gain, even lowered sex drive could all be things being blamed on Implanon when really Implanon is not the cause."


"OMG if you are freaking out relax I know your pain but it works.. so here is my experience, my period came Nov 13-19 the 20th I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend (I know stupid) and he finished inside me a little I was freaking out so I sent him to buy me the pill and I took it 2 hours later, 6 days later I was bleeding (apperently a side effect of the pill) I bleed for 6 days from Nov 26 to Dec 1st, I was supposed to get my period Dec 28th and it never came until today 8 days later !!!! I was finally ready to take a pregnancy test and I was freaking out, relax girls this pill is a hormone bomb and it can alter your cycle"


"I was on Prozac for somewhere around a year, and my dr prescribed me bupropion to go along with the Prozac. This absolutely ruined my life. I was doing good before it. Not perfect but satisfactory. When I started taking bupropion it gave me adrenaline rushes which led to panic attacks. Even after being off of the medicine around a year I still have panic attacks and have gone through so many Medicines trying to fix the problem. And I've been reading the experiences of others and unfortunately some people never get over the effects. Please don't take this medicine. It's not worth it. Maybe it helps people. But for others like me, it is prescribed flippantly and has awful effects."


"Turned me into a lifeless zombie"


"I have been on Duragesic 75mg for about 5 months now and it has helped more than all the other pain killers I have been on. I have had three major back surgery's plus DDD and osteoporosis. The only thing is make sure you have water proof tape around because they sometimes become loose and fall off and you don't want that."


"I got my first Panic Attack when I attempted to move away to college. That only lasted 3 months. The symptoms were so bad I was trembling in bed scared to death. I flew home and just left my belongings in my apartment. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Panic Disorder and put on Paxil. The Paxil did help me but after being on it for 10 years and 30lbs heavier it stopped working and I was having Panic attacks all day. In and out of emergency rooms and such. My doctor finally put me on Klonopin because I was suicidal. I CAN NOW FUNCTION and I can drive in other peoples cars. I am free to go anywhere. It has saved my life. ONLY TAKE IT AS NEEDED, because of the addictive factor. But I have been on it for 3 years now."


"I battled opiate addiction for 11 years and I was in and out of jails and institutions half my life and all that was left was death for me and I was a split second away from taking my last breath. I have been on Vivitrol and it has completely changed my life!"


"I have to say, I was TERRIFIED of starting the patch after reading so many awful reviews. Over the past 8 years I've been on 4 different combined pills, all of which eventually made me nauseous and caused me to vomit soon after taking them. So I was really worried the patch would have similar side effects. I'm now 6 weeks in (so have had my first break) and have to say it's great. I haven't had any problems with it coming off or peeling and I barely notice it! Obvious negatives are how noticeable it is and the yucky stickiness you get around the edge, but these are bearable. The only side effect that's bothered me is how sore my boobs are all the time - I can barely put my bra on! Upside though.. they've grown! Overall, good easy method"


"I've used Lyrica for a while now and it seems that my body is getting so used to the drug that it's not working like it first did. I take 75mg in the morning and 75mg at bedtime. I either need to increase my dose or find something else that will work. It's hard to function during my days because of the pain."


"Severe nausea and multiple near-puke experiences. Almost threw up on a kid at my job serving him food, made certain foods sickening to smell or look at. Craved unhealthy foods which I did not partake in, so no weight gain. Did its job to regulate periods, not sure about the pregnancy prevention since my doctor recommended still using condoms for the first month. I liked this one,  it sucks that the doctor switched my birth control pills to something else right when I had stopped getting the overbearing, chronic nausea. If you feel nauseous,  wait it out. It will pass. Maybe try an anti nausea medication with it until the first month is over."


"I'm 19 and have been on Depo for about 1.5 years. Yes I get moody, but I have a mood disorder so it could be that. Yes I break out but its not absolutely horrible and I kind of always have had acne. I think I may have spotted a couple of times but only for a couple of days (so far). Unsure about bone density since I haven't had a test done yet. I love not having a period or having to remember to take something more often than every 3 months. I think it's important to keep on schedule with it (none of this off and on stuff). No weight gain at all on it. Definitely no lowered sex drive. Only complaint: it can be scary not getting your period. But you can always take a test. Also remember, its different for everyone."


"Cymbalta 60mg for approximately 6 months, I am now taking 30mg. At first I was afraid to take it, but a few days into it and I was dancing at my first doctor's office. Works well but does not take away the burning inside my muscles. Maybe I'll need to return to 60mg. Do not take with opioids they just don't mix well, I had no pain but my mood was somewhat strange."


"very convienient  I take it once n the evenings although sometimes a few hours after taking it I feel funny cannot concentrate on any academic work then it wares off"


"I've read through some of these reviews, and thought some were great, and others matched with me perfectly. I started Tri-Sprintec about a month and a half ago. After reading the reviews, I am going to make an appointment with my doctor to get switched to something else. Like many of the other women I have bad mood swings, am very emotional all of the time, and the way I have been mentally and emotionally lately is interfering with relationships. I used to be much happier, and before reading these reviews I was thinking I was becoming seriously depressed. I am also starting to shed a lot of hair - which I think is from stress and unhappiness. My personal experience on Tri-Sprintec was bad, but everyone's body reacts differently."


"Gives me heartburn and indigestion. Also makes me nauseous. Prefer the depo shot, wish it was for more long term."


"I was suffering from nocturnal anxiety attacks for several months, but Xanax helps me get a good night's rest most of the time.  0.5 mg gets me to sleep, but 1 mg knocks me out for the whole night.  I do not find that I wake up groggy or experience any other side effects, although I am wary about withdrawal symptoms.  It's a great medicine overall though!"


"There are some bad reviews about Kyleena - so I wanted to share my experience. This IUD is for women that have not yet had children as the IUD is smaller than the Mirena. I expected pressure during the insertion process but I felt pain. On a scale from 1 to 10 it was a strong 6. I may have a high pain tolerance because my doctor laughed & said when she got hers she started cursing at the ceiling. Right after I felt fine & the nurse looked at me funnily. A couple of hours later I knew why. She expected me to have some severe cramping immediately after - but it took my uterus an hour to deliver those. They lasted through the night. It’s been almost a week and everything is okay! Using condoms until my OB is sure the IUD is in the right place."


"Have been on the highest dose started at lowest for have lost 20 pounds, less hungry. Stops working after a time for weight loss but feel I need it to not feel overly hungry. Very expensive no insurance coverage. Mixed feelings. Weight loss is not great but have lost some down from 255 to 235."


"I'm returning to Buspar after seven years off. Started having chronic anxiety attacks again after my wife's hysterectomy. Wish I could remember my old dosage. I tend to be drug sensitive and the 30 mg. dosage made me fuzzy. The PA that did this script was a little overzealous.

Doing well on just the 15 mg. even if it is a self-adjusted dosage. After a few weeks I can have a talk with our MD and he'll probably leave it at 15 or 20."


"I had nexplanon inserted April 2015. At first it was okay, hardly had my period. By the end of July I began having stomach pains, I felt like I was pregnant. Luckily I wasn't, but the stomach problems persisted for a couple of months! Finally the stomach problems stopped, but I began having anxiety and slight depression. I was constantly having panic attacks and weird mood swings. One minute I was okay the next I was happy or freaking out over nothing. It got to the point I didn't know how to cope cause I've NEVER had anxiety OR depression. I even saw a therapist, and was prescribed Xanax. I started to feel like there was something very wrong with me. I realized it could be implant!! Getting it out in two days! Stay away!!"


"I have recently started on Lamictal. I must say that I felt positive affects within 2 weeks. I am on a cocktail of medications to manage bipolar. Effexor Ce 150, Seroquel xr 200, Seroquel ir 25, Dothep 25 and now Lamictal 50. I haven't felt this stable for years. My psychiatrist would like to leave my medications as is for 12 months to give me some peace from the mood swings. Her goal then is to reduce the Effexor and seroquel. I can't wait for that day. But for now I am enjoying the stability."


"Started taking this a few days ago. The comment about the bad taste~ UNDERSTATEMENT, it tastes NASTY, but seems to be working well. I am currently on Seroquel 200 mg, temazepam 45mg, and Xanax as needed. I am dropping down on the Seroquel until I'm completely off. Horrible weight gainer, but does help. Since starting this, I have not taken ANY Xanax and I have energy during the day and it seems to curb my hunger."


"I had been very stressed, depressed and suffered from very high anxiety and panic. I was hesistant at first to take the medication because of all of the scary reviews online, but I have to say, whenever I felt like I was losing control and on the verge or having an attack or loss of control I took this medication and within 30 minutes I felt very calm and relaxed. "


"I have used Asendin-amoxapine for at least 20 years off and on. After my last hospitalization for 7 months, I had been on Mirtazapine which I and many others gained 30 lbs from and unable to get it off.  So I am again on amoxapine and doing well and starting to lose weight finally.  It helps a great deal with anxiety, social ability and the feeling of being overwhelmed.  Great medicine.  I sometimes fear I wont be able to get it."