"My wife has had sweats for about 2 years. The doctor prescribed Drysol. I tried part of her back one night, and it did nothing. Second night I did her whole back and lower neck, and applied the plastic. It itched was so bad she couldn't stand it. "


"Got my Liletta inserted today 06/15/17 which happens to be the last day of my period. I will tell u that I went into this without ANY type of meds and the insertion was awesome. I did feel a slight pinch a couple times that felt like a cramp but honestly I barely noticed it. I was told the cervix is more dilated when on your period and is the best time to get an IUD..FYI. I did spot and bleed for about an hour after I had it done minimal cramps tho. Overall this has been way better than I expected. I hope it all continues to be a breeze. I'll let u know in a couple months"


"I started taking Wellbutrin 150mg one week ago. I suffer from mild depression, but I feel like I am going through a rough patch in my marriage/life and needed something to change.  I exercise regularly, own a business and sleep well, but just didn't have that "get up and go" that I felt others had.  So, my doctor had given me a prescription for Lexapro that had horrible side effects right off the bat.  Heartburn, insomnia, and this kind of stressed out feeling that made me VERY uncomfortable. My doc gave me a new prescription for Wellbutrin and I take it the moment I wake up each morning.  I feel Happy, Energetic and Ready to tackle the day.  No insomnia, but I do have a reduced appetite.  This may be just the ticket!"


"The first month starting this pill was TERRIBLE. I had an extremely heavy period that actually freaked me out because I lost so much blood. I also experienced the worst nausea and it even caused me to throw up one night. Though it was a terrible start, I stuck with it and now I have been on the same pill for over a year. I experienced a small amount of weight gain and my breasts also became bigger. The pill definitely does its job at protecting you from having babies (if taken correctly). I get very sick when I miss a pill and take it the next morning. I am VERY moody the next day and feel terrible. Overall, this pill is okay after the first month. I've never been on any other pill so i don't really have anything to compare it to either"


"I've been on 5 different birth controls before this one, all the others gave me horrible symptoms (no sex drive, nipple sensitivity, severe lower back pain) and this one is totally perfect! after quitting birth control after a few years, I noticed facial hair growing on my neck and thats when I got officially diagnosed with PCOS, (although I had been missing periods since I first ever got a period, I didn't know until now)

I have no weight gain, periods are light and not painful at all, moods are regular, NO WEIGHT GAIN weight LOSS actually. everything is great!"


"After trying just therapy for panic disorder, major depressive, and general anxiety I finally gave in and starting taking Zoloft. THANK GOD! I haven't had a single panic attack in 5 years when at one point I was having them up to ten times a day! I have had zero side effects. I also took it through pregnancy. I'm 28 and I'm fine with taking Zoloft forever, living without anxiety is just amazing!"


"I am currently taking this new medicine and it has really helped me control my mood swings better than any other medicine that I have taken in the past. One thing that I do not like is that I have gained weight from this. It makes me eat a lot."


"I was diagnosed with CFS 18 years ago.  When it gets really bad, I have major cognitive problems, memory loss, confusion and my speech even becomes more simple (small words less educated). I've  been on modafinal (provigil) for over 6 years.  Had to slightly up my dose about 3 years ago.  I can hold a job and function well provided I don't over do it.  My brain just "clicks" better again.  Closer to normal.   Slight side effect of nausea similar to morning sickness for about 3 hours after taking is well worth the benefit"


"excellent med if you are afraid of side effects, had none. used for 10 yrs until stopped working. was on celexa also for 10 yrs excellent med for no side effects .both Lexapro and Celexa are excellent for treating mental disease. avoid ZOLOFT was on for two weeks my brain was in another dimension , made anxiety worse. now its hell on earth for me looking for another ssri. clonzepam is excellent for anxiety no side effects. docs wont prescribe it for me."


"I beg you ladies that are wondering if they should give this a try to do their research. I'm 24 and have never been on birth control until this year. I asked my doctor for his recommendation and he said depo provera is very effective. I got one shot - which lasts 90 days. At first it was great, as someone who had bad cramping and heavy periods, it was amazing to not feel pain nor experience heavy bleeding. After about 30 days that all changed. I started spotting every single day. Every single day! You need a lot of liners/pads/tampons. It has now been over 100 days & the spotting has not stopped. Some days are much heavier than others. The drug has worn off but the effects continue. I obviously never went back for another shot. Don't do it!"


"I know everyone is different, but I was on this bc it really helped my acne right away. I do have one small pimple once in awhile but no big deal. I love this bc."


"I talked to a doctor about my mood swings and he told me that he wanted me to start this medication. The first day I felt hyper like I had been drinking. The next couple of days I noticed that I would feel hungry but food didn't look appetizing to me. I would leave the table still hungry.  I lost 6lbs in 1 week, and I saw that my concentration was getting better. I hate talking to people in person, because I focus on their eyes and discover I am missing what they are saying. It seems like I'm in another world most days.  I have only been on Bupropion for 3 weeks and still feel depressed."


"It does as it should: it prevents pregnancy.  Other than that I've gained weight and struggled to lose (still haven't and still struggling). My mood swings are awful. I bleed for up to two weeks at a time, although no cramps. My sleep pattern is erratic and I wake for two hours nightly and almost always lethargic and no energy or motivation. My appetite is ferocious. I also lost my sex drive which negated its purpose. I've since had the coil put in and awaiting to see if things will improve."


"It made my blood pressure spike (190/119).  This was in the late morning, early afternoon after taking, so I have to assume it was when the CNS suppressive effect was wearing off. My doctor (a psychiatrist) was not interested in discussing the possible reasons for this. I had pounding in my head and pressure against my left eyeball."


"I use to take Darvocet. It is the only medicine I could take at night time, without upsetting my stomach and breathing problems."


"I have tried this medication on four different occasions as a replacement for Midrin.  It doesn't seem to touch my headache and provides no other benefits.  The first three times I took it, I felt hung over the next day, though that may have been from the migraine.  "


"This medication lowered my blood pressure, restoring it to acceptable levels. The medication is well tolerated with the most noticeable side effects being lethargy and rapid nail growth. Nail growth became very noticeable after being on the medication for 1 week to 10 days; now I'm on the med for a couple of months and cutting my nails every day."


"I was in the E.R. for pain associated with condition causing kidney stone {1 in each kidney}. I am severely allergic to all anti-emetic drugs (anti nausea/vomiting drugs) but I required a potent pain killer. I was given Dilaudid by i.v. having never been on anything stronger than Percocet pills the doctors were afraid that I'd become very nauseous and vomit profusely and unable to be treated for nausea. To my relief it did the trick! I only vomited once, was prescribed hydromorphone 2mg. NO SIDE EFFECTS! I was to sick to see the beauty in everyday life, until now!"


"I am on day 3 of the plan. I kinda feel a little different. My cravings are not as intense for food or nicotine. No real side effects other than feeling tired in the afternoon. After reading some of the reviews, I was a little worried, but , I'm going for stick with it. I will check in next week"


"I had this removed yesterday morning and within 24 hours my sex drive kicked back in again. Funny that. This thing works effectively as birth control because you probably won't want your partner to touch you. Yep, here are 10 things I won't miss by having a stick owned by one of the world's largest pharmaceutical corporations in my arm:

1. Headaches.

2. Bleeding. Every. Day.

3. No normal period. See point 2.

4. No sex drive.

5. Weight gain.

6. Mood swings that made me feel insane.

7. Sensitivity to the stupidest things.

8. Lower bone density and higher risk of osteoporosis. See 2007 study.

9. Unchartered, unknown long-term effects.

10. Having a stick that might break through my skin when grabbed accidentally.

Satisfaction: never again."


"Recently purchased alli tablets from chemist, after two weeks my liver and kidneys started hurting so much that I had to stop taking them. I emailed GlaxoSmithKline who said that they was aware that possible liver failure may result. As they originally removed them back in 2012. And they wanted me to sign a consent form (basically wanting me to keep on taking them as their guinea pig) for their research. "


"Viberzi works well controlling diarrhea of IBS, almost too well.  I have days of passing minimal stool and a constant bloated feeling.  Since I have only been on this med for two weeks, I am hoping my body regulates in time."


"I would recommend this medication ONLY if you are 100% positive you need medication, by that I mean teachers and family recognizing the issue. My mom finally decided to give me concerta during early middle school after my teachers advised it for a few years. I recommend beginning with 9 mg and slowly going up if needed. This medication is horrible in my life in the sense that I feel like I need it to do good in school, especially now I'm in college. But it causes me to be incredibly depressed. I continue to take it because grades are first, but for kids I recommend keeping a very close eye on them and follow up on depression issues because as a kid in middle school, it was horrible."


"I got the implant in November of 2014. The first few months were fine, period was lighter and not as often, but now almost a year later I have gained a bunch of weight, I have started to have horrible breakouts on my face, neck, and back, my cramps are horrible and i have probably had two weeks off of bleeding since the start of July (it's now September) I'm going to talk to my doctor but my man and I are over this implant. I want it gone and don't think I would recommend it."


"So far no muscle pain with this medication. Very expensive over $100 for 1 month supply, and no generic."


"I have taken trazodone for about 15 years. I was started on a 50 milligram dose. During a stressful job change; I spoke with my doctor and went up to 100 milligrams.  However I felt the 50 milligrams work better for me."


"Started this medicine about 2 months ago. The first week was hell, had to call and get the approval to cut from 80mg to 40mg at bedtime. I was falling asleep right after taking it. Couldn't stay awake for anything. After reducing to 40mg it's been wonderful. It's made my appetite almost non existent, which for me is nice. I currently take 600 mg 3x daily of Gabapentin, 20 mg of Lexapro in the am, 40 mg of Geodon at bedtime, and 0.5 mg of Ativan as needed. This combo for me, has saved my sanity! I finally feel somewhat normal (which has been life changing)."


"I am 23 with adult onset acne. I have tried so many things from natural products (honey, banana, cinnamon etc.) to about every store bought product in existence! Nothing helped.
I've been on Epiduo for 4 days and have noticed my acne is already stopping. However, area on my face are very dry with peeling, red, itchy and painful to touch. Basically feels like a bad sunburn!
I do expect that this should go away from other reviewers results and plan to use a recommended lotion and avoid putting the Epiduo on the dry area of my face for now. I am also on amoxicillin twice daily.

I would recommend this so far!"


"I've been on 18 mg concerta for 3 days. I'm a 39 year old woman with ADHD-PI with anxiety.
The 1st day I felt fluey and extremely tired, but very mellow and happy, nevertheless it didn't do a thing for focus/Attention. The 2nd day I felt inconsistent fluctuations with my mental clarity/focus. Also, there were fluctuations in Tiredness, I had to drink caffeine twice in the day on order to kind of function. Also my appetite became enormous. I still felt quite calm and centered though, which was nice for a change. 3rd day was more of the same from the 2nd day, but my appetite was less. I'm wondering if I should keep taking this."


"I've been prescribed Medrol Dosepak on two occasions over the last 10 years.  Each time I experienced relief from the pain and swelling within a few days.  I did not experience any side effects."


"This medication was given to me for fibromyalgia and severe lower back pain. 2 pills every 12 hrs.  A wonderful medication. Lasts 12 hours and doesn't give you highs and lows. It's very smooth. Wonderful for nights because most of the 4 hours meds did not last thru the night and I would wake up.  I love this medication and recommend it to all pain sufferers. I would like them to take out the 325 tynenol."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I took this for a routine "you're 50 now" colonoscopy prep.   This stuff was pretty easy peasy to deal with - not getting to eat for 38 hours was worse!  It tastes like salty cherry cough syrup (minus the boozy taste).  My doc told me to drink it ice cold, mix with some lemonade mix powder, sip it with a straw, pour it over ice to keep it cold, and drink it over 30 mins to an hour.  I have a pretty strong gag reflex and have a hard time swallowing or keeping down anything nasty tasting but this stuff really wasn't that bad.  It didn't upset my stomach, give me cramps or anything.  It did its job in about 2-3 hours with no side effects or issues.  I would def go this route if I ever have to again."


"7 months in severe hand pain wakes me up at night. Hands weakening grip ibuprofen doesn't help using phone and computer mouse horrible. Just switched to Aromasin."


"Made my depression disappear with cost. I started having chest pains during exercise and having severe  hallucinations. Could not drive and felt dissocaitive. Felt naseauted yet starving and yet had no will to eat. Gained 3 pounds in two days taking this drug. I also had trouble urinating and it was painful. Only took for a week before stopping at 3mg."


"By far the most effective medicine for treating complex acne. It is my opinion that taking Accutane and dealing with the minor side effects is less damaging than the stress and social fear and depression from acne.  Just do it and get on with your life!"


"I use the Cephalexin to treat the absessed teeth i have.  I have used it before with UTI's.  I am allergice to PCN and my doctor perscribed the Cephalexin said that people that is allergic to the PCN can take the Cephalexin and it does the same job as PCN does."


"I had severe insomnia for years which caused major major depression and anxiety.  I tried a ton of medications, but Seroquel was definitely the best.  I'm still on it at 150mg (3 x 50), which gives me 7.5-9 hours sleep/night.  When I take 100mg, I get about 5.5-6.5 hrs sleep. I take it an hour or so before bed.  It sucked for about a week when I got on it, but I have been on it for 3 years now and it's a lifesaver.  I still have nights where I have bad sleep, but it's rare.  I have had 0 side effects.  Just as a reference, mirtazipine did work for me too, but I gained weight.  Ambien never worked well and benzodiazepines worked, but addiction scared me.  Insomnia is the worst and this medicine gave me my life back."


"Soooo I was prescribed this medicine back in August of 2016 after I was in a horrible car accident in may and I was afraid to take it. I lied to my doctor saying I was doing fine while I was issuing my Ativan as a daily help for anxiety... finally after my final attack 2 weeks ago I realized I needed to do something.. Living with constant anxiety is debilitating and anxious about car accidents and being around people and having an anxiety attack was not helping. I feel fine taking it!!! I started 25mg first 7 days and I'm on 50mg now and the only side effect is nausea but it's very low and goes away with bread or yogurt. I seriously would recommend this to anyone. Deff happy to get my life back on track."


"Absolutely love this IUD. I had severely heavy and long periods (changing tampon and pad every 30-45 minutes for two weeks every  month) while on many different types of pill birth control, so I decided to get an IUD. The first 2 months were frustrating because I had heavy spotting and heavy periods, but then my 3rd month was a little better, and my 4th month, I didn't have spotting or a period, and it's been great since. Every month I still take a pregnancy test just to be sure and they've all been negative, so I would definitely say it's doing it's job. I went to planned Parenthood to get it, and it was much more affordable than mirena."


"This was definitely lifesaver for me. Before, i was suicidal, depressed and simply unable to focus on anything. This medicine helped me to regain back my focus and general improvement to mood as well. Despite the nausea that still persists 3 months into taking the medicine, this is something i wouldnt mind since it did help me to cope with my depression. Pricewise, it is indeed rather expensive (4 bucks per pill in my area) so do discuss it with your doctor."


"I've had RA for 4 years.  500mg naproxen tablets were my first treatment.  They definitely helped the day get better and be able to function daily.  However, they did not stop the morning stiffness and pain or the build up of inflamation in my body.  I definitely needed a more serious drug to stop the progression of the disease."


"I have a phobia of needles, and this is the way to get through blood tests. I had to keep getting blood tests, due to having low levels of iron in my blood, and if this numbing cream wasn't available, I don't know how I'd have coped. Come to think of it, using anything sharp on Me, is a nightmare. I didn't trust this cream to work more, at first, because quite a few medications haven't worked for me, but this was a godsend."


"This was horrible.  It did fix my blood pressure, but while on it I fainted once and I didn't have the energy to work outside.  I'm 38 and it made me feel like an old man.  It took several weeks to ween off and another month to feel 90% better.  My eye is still twitching after being off of this for a month."


"Excellent! Do not be afraid of the reviews. Everyone is different. I'm 47, tried others but this is by far the best! No weight gain, less mood swings, overall fantastic. Biggest challenge is taking the pill at the same time everyday."


"I have been taking this for three months along with Canasa suppositories with huge success. I have had extreme IBS with bleeding colon ulcers. I would be hit with sudden extreme diarrhea  20 minutes after eating anything. Sometimes I'd be hit not eating anything. Fasting was a sure way of having problems. These medicines are the first thing to work in over 10 years of suffering."


"At first it made me feel really sick constantly and have stomach aches but after 2 weeks it started to help me cope with my anxiety and depression waaay better. I wanna make it clear I wasnt looking for a cure when I started taking prozac, but just a way to better manage my feelings because I dont think I will ever be cured since Ive been chronically depressed my whole life.

And it does really help me manage way better, I still have depressive episodes tho, but I dont break down crying easily or feel anxious all the time and I stopped disassociating."


"It seems to have calmed the ranting, raving, racing thoughts in my mind, and I have not heard any voices, or bad thoughts against myself or others. It is also helping me with quitting my smoking addiction. The racing thoughts have always triggered smoking needs but now I find myself going much longer times with out worries and need to smoke. I'm staying on task better also. I'm on Depakote ER, Invega, Cogentin, Lexapro, Abilify and Saphrise is a very pleasant surprise."


"Mentally, I had no hallelujah moment. My slow and steady upward climb could be Wellbutrin and/or therapy. I began with 150 XL, moved up to 300 XL, began developing rashes, and so I moved back down to 150 XL.

Within a month of taking 150 XL, I had transient weird and sharp pains in my right thumb. It was located just under the thumbnail, in the "corner" closest to the palm and the rest of the fingers. It started slowly, and got much worse. It hurt in the morning, after eating, after exercising, and when I was cold (or too hot). I had several MRIs, tumor diagnoses, and surgeries which did not fix the sometimes crippling pain. I stopped taking Wellbutrin recently and the pain has already subsided substantially.  The more you know."


"I started taking Nuvigil after having taken Adderall Xr for 4 years. I like Nuvigil better because there is no feeling of artificial energy. The only thing that that Adderall has over Nuvigil is that it lasted all day. I've experimented a little and I've found that if I take 1/2 of the pill about 1 to 1 1/2 an hour before I get my day starts and the other half at about 1 gets me through the day better than taking it all at once. Also even with my insurance and the savings card I still have to pay $89. It's worth it though."


"I got my Nexplanon put in a couple months ago.  Insertion was easy and painless.  I used to be extremely moody on my period and I think that this levelled out my hormones.  When I get my period I'm never moody or crampy.  Only thing is I get my period for a long period of time, but it's very light so it's easy to deal with.  Very effective and I'd highly recommend this product to anyone!"


"I mean it did its job but geeeez it makes me feel like a pile a poo about a half hour after I take it. I had to take it with pepto so I wouldn't puke it up. At least it worked after 3 days"


"Well I was diagnosed w/ Hep C 5 years ago, I was way too scared to do interferon so I never went for treatment! Now that Harvoni came out I decided to give it a try & it's been 11 days and the only side effects I'm experiencing are headaches!!! Headaches all day everyday!!! It's horrible but I guess it could be worst! I am trying to drink plenty of water, keeping my fingers crossed!"


"I have had absolutely no side effects while on this medication. My anxiety is obviously not "cured" but the symptoms are much more manageable and they occur less frequently . My life has SIGNIFICANTLY improved since beginning Celexa. Not only do I feel less anxious most of the time, but my social skills have improved. I'm not afraid to talk to people as much anymore. I know some people believe that antidepressants change who you are, but that is not true. If they do, that is not the drug for you. The right antidepressant is suppose to allow you to be who you are without (as much) anxiety. **IMPORTANT: You do have to be on the look out for drug interactions. There are many antibiotics you shouldn't take while taking Celexa including Cipro.**"


"I'm in UK and had to buy this myself, my last hope before considering surgery. I've been taking 0.6mg daily for 5 days and began doing 20 minutes on my exercise bike each morning. I've lost 6lbs already. I'm eating healthy small meals and have no hunger at all. It's amazing. To keep the cost down for me I am going to see how long I can get benefit from 0.6mg. I'm highly motivated and I think this drug is finally telling my brain that I can do this!"


"Works well."


"I was diagnosed with ADD 2 weeks ago, along with depression/anxiety at the age of 33.  My doctor wanted to treat the ADD first thinking the other issue would clear up so he started me on 18mg of Concerta.  The first week I would take one pill, and then this week increase it to 2 pills.  I haven't been on this medication like others have and I am experiencing so many side effects...i.e. nervousness, no appetite, headaches in the morning, cant sleep, paranoid for no reason.  I feel like its doing the opposite of what it should.  The first day I actually was able to just focus on one task and was able to get the laundry done.  I will be talking to my doctor about other medications."


"I have a very hard time breathing, ephedrine helped me so much. Now that the price for it has gone up so much I can't buy it."


"I am on plaqunil and the disease was progressing. My dr. (Whom I respect and value) recommended going on Humira. I gave myself the first injection and thought I had gotten my life back. I felt better almost instantly. Unfortunately eleven days later, I had a huge allergic reaction at the site of the injection and my entire body (head to toe) was covered in hives. I was in pain and very itchy for days. I had to discontinue the use of humira immediately and was put on steroids to calm everything down."


"I had my first Implanon put in at 2009 and am now on my second one and love it! I haven't had my period since two months after the first one was put in. Yes I've gained some weight but the cramps and mood swings are gone! I love this method of birth control! I don't have to use condoms with my partners and I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. My only small complaint is my arm does get sore around the implant and throbs every once in a while."


"this was the first form of birth control pill that I have ever taken and it was horrible I had constant bleeding my period was a mess I had constant mood swings and it would be extremely hard for me to get wet during sex I would also get really dry at times while having sex with my partner. This drug is ask terribly over priced my insurance was no longer coveri it and I had to pay $100 out of my pocket for one month! After 3 months of being on the drug I asked my doctor if I could change to another one and ever since then this new birth control has been amazing."


"I had a bad cold and I took it two times that day.  The next day,  I felt so much better. It works fast. Every time I feel something coming on, I take a dose. Love it."


"Bad nausea, depression, anxiety, swollen face, and INSANE mood swings. I honestly feel like this birth control is ruining my life and I haven't even completed an entire month."


"They told me not to expect any results for at least 3 months.  36 hours after my first injection, I felt great.  My worst symptoms had gone away, and the remaining symptoms are slowly going away."


"I am a 22 year old male - diagnosed with inattentive ADD about 2 months ago. I was prescribed 30mg Vyvanse right after my diagnosis, and have moved up to 50mg (been 3 wks). My problems with ADD started in elementary school, and continued all the way up until a month after I graduated from university (but got worse). Deciding to get tested for ADD was the best decision I ever made! Vyvanse has been a blessing to me, and the benefits FAR outweigh the consequences. I can focus longer, stay on tasks until they are completed, pay attention to detail much easier, articulate my thoughts/words better, and motivate myself to get work and other activities done. It's not a miracle drug, but HELPS (key word) you manage your symptoms and function easier"


"Started off with a low dosage about  18 months ago now I am on 60 mg a day.  Feeling a lot better now.."


"Seems to be helping after the sudden loss of my son."


"This product works wonders! I've suffered from acne since I was 12 years old, and at 22 I still suffered from constant breakouts. Luckily, my dermatologist recommended this cream and it has worked wonders for my skin. It not only cleared up my breakouts, but I think it prevents new ones from forming because I've hardly had any since using. I highly recommend it to anyone suffering from acne."


"Im pretty outgoing in nature...but id get depressed n aggressive from time to time. Anyway so the first 5 weeks on this med was very up and down... I slept but woke up feeling tired.. I was drowzy during the day...id feel good some days n worse on others. I was going to quit on my 6th week..I woke up n said 'I cant take this anymore' but my mom convinced me to keep taking it. It was like a miracle. .I just woke up in the morning..6th week in n felt ok one morning... energetic... happy... motivated... could phone up anyone n talk wthout feeling like it was torture.... so give it atleast 6 weeks... it should get even better than how im feeling now... tht would be amazing!"


"Took the pen injection once every 2 weeks for 4 years. Went from 18 inches from the ground vertically bending over too touching my toes. From partial flex of my neck to full flex. Still have common arthritis problem such as inflamed vertebra and joints. Humria cleared my psoriasis completely. Wonderful working medicine. I can now do many more physical things and a lot more flexable without pain or stiffness. But for warning, let the pen warm to room temperature  to reduce bruising."


"My 10 year old was prescribed Concerta after having an allergic reaction to Adderal. Well this was not much better. He was nauseous and dizzy and his resting heart rate was 160. He only took 1 dose, and he will not be taking any more. Awful stuff"


"I've had it for three years. After the 3rd year I got it reinserted, simply because it works FOR ME. I didn't gain weight, no headaches, no extended menstrual cycles. If anything my cycles became very light. The only thing is I experienced cramps, but I get them anyway so that wasn't a bother for me. Everyone's body is different, so if you want to try it, then do so. Don't base your decision from other people's Experience."


"I have had the Nexplanon implant for almost 8 months now and it has been amazing. I have not had a period since the implantation, but this has been my only side effect. I love the convenience of not having to worry about taking a pill every day, and would definitely recommend this method of birth control. I know it can affect everyone differently, but I saw tons of scary reviews on here before I got mine done, and wanted to leave a positive review about how great it has been for me."


"Not always effective."


"I was given this as instead ofLoestrin, which I normally take. I've been on it 2 months and it's like I have a non-stop period. They're also really heavy which they have never been in my life and my breasts get very enlarged and are so tender. I'm not happy with it at all and will be using something different beginning next month."


"Helped a lot the first night. Somewhat effective the second night. Awake writing this note the third night. There is a slight hangover but that is

 manageable."


"WARNING...... NEVER STOP THIS MEDICATION COLD TURKEY.  The side effects are extreme! I was in Belviq for 4 months and began having side effects of nausea, headaches, and overall just a weird feeling. I stopped the medication to see if that's what the cause was. A few days later, I had severe muscle tremors and spasms, loss of coordination, sweating, shivering, shaking, headaches, and a rapid heart rate. I thought I was having a stroke. Went to the ER. My blood pressure was 210/150! Unfortunately, every time I would have a withdrawal from this medication I would experience these symptoms. It took 2 1/2 weeks to get this medication out of my body. I was confused a lot and had severe depression. I had all of the signs of serotonin syndrome."


"I was prescribed this a few months ago getting anxiety while driving. The prescription is '0.5 mg once a day as needed." I have taken it about 3-5 times a week, a few times I have taken it twice a day. I have been having family issues recently, and I first thought that was the reason my occasional anxiety has progressed to debilitating (flying off the handle, depressive dying thoughts, chest pains) but  after research I've concluded that I'm actually going through withdrawal when I don't take it everyday. Now it's 2:36 AM, I'm scared, mind won't shut off,  don't know how to wean off of this properly. I'm  tired, will be calling into work in the morning for lack of sleep. Please do not take this and just get counselling for your anxiety first"


"I have had acne all my life and I'm now 24 so getting pretty fed up with it so I got this gel prescribed by a Superdrug doctor. Honestly the best thing I've ever done. The first few days I used it my spots went down dramatically and then after the 3rd day the redness started, although it wasn't as awful as I was expecting.  My skin was very very sensitive and did look like sunburn but I decided to put some bronzer on my nose and it looked like I had just caught the sun! Win win. My skin was veryyyy flakey everytime I ate or spoke it would crack but I just applied Simple Spot Free moisturiser with cotton wool and it kept it under controll. Now on my 3rd week in the redness has gone, my skin is expectedly dry but I'm totally spot free."


"Before using this I wanted to claw my eyes out. Alocril is a miracle, immediate and has lasting effect."


"This is honestly the worst thing I've ever been through. I have never experienced such pain. I feel like I'm being stabbed in the vagina with a red hot knife. I will never ever use this medicine again. I feel like I am minutes away from going to the emergency room. I tried washing the medicine out with cold water (didn't help). I tried wiping it with the cooling wipes (didn't help). I tried putting more itch cream on (didn't help). And now I have ice pack on my vagina and it feels a little better but still I can't stop squirming and clenching. WORST MEDICINE EVER!!! Do not try this it is serious torture."


"I have been on Belviq for 60 days now and lost 17lbs! I started at 257lbs (5'7) now I am at 240lbs! I am refilling my script today! So I am hoping for another 40lbs will come off!"


"bone pain . Sometimes the bone even cannot touch as it will cause unbearable pain. Stop taking it after 5 years and waiting for the pain goes away."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"Exception medicine with zero side effects."


"I had the depo shot for three years. I decided to go on something different So I chose the skyla. I was super nervous about getting considering I'm very self conscious but it wasn't as embarrassing as I had thought it would be. The insertion was pretty terrible. It didn't take long but a minute but the pain was unlike anything I have ever experienced. I haven't had kids so this was almost to much for me. But I just gritted my teeth an didn't think about it. I was quit dizzy and the cramps were miserable. For hours it was terrible. And it even got so bad I threw up. I slept restlessly that night but in the morning I felt fine. No more cramps or pain. During the day though I felt strange just a little off. Other than that. Its great! I recommend"


"Started a 90 day prescription right after I had my daughter and it was horrible. Gave me anxiety and terrible panic attacks. I had to hop in a cold shower once. I felt as if I was gonna have a heart attack or my chest explode. Just got prescribed wellbutrin hoping to have better luck."


"This birth control is good for me, but I did have MAJOR side effects. I had almost constant bleeding for about 4 months, and nausea for the first month. After that though, everything is smooth sailing! The only other complaint I would have is breast tenderness."


"Used Jublia as prescribed by my podiatrist  in Santa Monica Ca. Jublia had just come onto the market and the company was offering free co-pay for 11 months trial. Dr Altchuler signed me up for the program and asked that I report to him as to effectiveness. After 9 months daily use unfortunately I saw little to no improvement just as I had seen with all of the over the counter products, then before the trial ended Jublia discontinued the program and asked for a 40$ co-pay. Bottom line. Expensive and doesn't work :("


"Inserted 3/2015. Removed 9/2015 after 6 months of weight gain, extreme cystic acne and body acne, exhaustion. Smelly discharge, spotting. Yeast infections. I hated Mirena!"


"I have bad reaction to most stimulant type medications made for ADHD. Instead of getting strung out like most people would they put me right to sleep, or cause sever twitching, and made my anxiety much much worse.

Wellbutrin ROCKS! But just by it self my chest pains from stress are gone, I can remember more, stay on more tasks and get stuff done, instead of spinning around finishing nothing. (A.K.A: Hell.)

I thought it wasn't doing much at first until I forgot to take it for 2-3 day.s The difference this makes! I Never knew this damn ADHD was causing me this much stress, I was aware of it as I knew I had to fight all the time with my self just to listen to someone talk and not interrupt or take off. I'm a female with severe ADHD."


"I have been on this medication for about a month but had to stop. I gave it a 5 because it his HIGHLY effective at getting me to stop smoking. It wipes out any satisfaction that you get from smoking and makes it borderline unpleasant. Unfortunately, I had severe side effects. After about the third week I noticed a pounding in my head and neck and my blood pressure was 160/100. This high blood pressure continued until about 36 hours after my last dose. Incidentally, I had also cut my dose way down to .5mg a day. I found that I was getting the same results with a low dose."


"I was prescribed hydroxyzine Pam 25mg cap after being in a car accident and suffering from anxiety attacks since the wreck. I took one last night and still felt the pill all the way until 10am today. I have not had no anxiety all day which has been going on for exactly three weeks now (the anxiety) I was scared to take anything at first but my anxiety got worse and I got the courage last night to take one. I woke up feeling great slightly high but great. I did have a light headache when I woke up but it went away after I ate breakfast. It is now 2:41 pm the next day I no longer feel high but I don't feel anxiety either. I think I will continue to take one capsule at night let's see how I feel the rest of the day. I will be back with update"


"I had bacterial vaginitis. It was very unpleasant as one would expect.  My Dr. prescribed Metrogel and Diflucan. Did the gel for three nights. About two weeks later itch occurred, so I took the Diflucan. I've had bacterial vaginitis twice and subsequently, a yeast infection.  Metrogel diflucan combo worked great for me.
Gave an 8/10 because I got a yeast infection after the bacterial vaginitis treatment; but Diflucan cleared it up."


"I've had 4 bad Transient Ischemic Attacks.  I tried Plavix once but had severe side effects.  Just started on Aggrenox. Bad headache, nausea, stomach pain. But I'll do it and hopefully my body will adapt -- soon hopefully."


"I took one and I feel like I'm high. I am so dizzy I can't see straight I feel like I'm floating.  There is no way am I taking this again."


"The only thing that helps my severe period pain."


"This pill keeps making me miss my period and it's so scary I keep thinking I am pregnant or something is wrong with me. After pregnancy tests come back negative I feel better, but it is very off putting to not be getting my period for sometimes months in a row."


"I got my Nexplanon in on Nov 17th 2014...First time I bled it was like I was allergic to my own menstural..it was dry and very itchy for the first 2-3 months. I bled for 7 months straight with 1 month off and another two months bleeding before I finally decided it wasn't gonna work for me. I had it removed today-9/23/15.  I felt like a moody,hormonal teenager all over again. Constant headaches,kept me in an agitated mood. 25 pound weight gain, continuous acne and uncontrollable cravings..It was horrible. I even became depressed and tried to commit suicide. Luckily I have a lovely spouse who kept me from going forward with that. Sure, it kept me from conceiving but I truly regret considering this birth control implant!!!!"


"This med works great but these 7.5mg and 15mg doses I see on here seem low.  At those levels it will make you so hungry (at least in my case).  Just try 45mg and see if it works for you.  I have also found that a little effexor mixed with it causes the hunger from each to cancel out."


"I am a 33 year old mother of 4 and suffered from depression and very bad anxiety for 5 years. Been in hospital 11 times, the longest 6 months. They filled me with all sorts of medicines at some points. I was so out of it but then a new doctor I met gave me Xanax along with some other antidepressants and I am doing fine and living a normal life. I think these are great."


"Used this medication for three days. It appeared to work well until my urinary tract infection returned a week after I finished the medication.  My doctor then prescribed Cipro.  My fingers are crossed, praying this cures it."


"I smoked sometimes 2 packs of cigarettes a day just depending on what I was doing or who I was around and I started smoking when I was 15yrs old and I quit 4yrs years ago in 2010 .I never thought I would ever be able to quit"


"This is truly amazing. Really helps, can't fault it. Started to work nearly straight away I feel alot happier. It has saved my life."


"I started taking Buspar about 2 months ago, 5mg 3 X a day and it has really helped me quite a bit. I was VERY nervous about trying this medicine, after having a terrible experience with an SSRIs, but I had TOO much anxiety NOT to give it a try plus the fact that it is non-habit forming appealed to me. I do get a touch of dizziness about 15-20 minutes after taking it- but it's not completely debilitating. My doctor has just recommended for me to up my dosage to 10mg- 3X a day, so I'll keep you all posted and let you know how that goes. It DEFINITELY has helped though, so for that, I am very thankful."


"I was on Triphasil and had migraines for years. I was put on this by the doctor in March of 2011 and the first month I felt a complete change, no migraines. In month 3 I had a normal period 4 days. In month 4 I have no period but I have light cramps that's okay because they were worse on the other one. But I don't know if I should freak out about not having one or throw a Party."


"Love it. Much better than other meds I've used."


"Seroquel is extra effective for me. It really helps my sleeping, bipolar disorder, hallucinations and my ADHD. Thank you Seroquel."


"Chantix worked for me! I tried to quit many times using the patch and the cravings were always still too intense to continue not smoking for more than 48 hours. I smoked on Chantix slightly longer than the recommended week, but towards the end of that time, I was finding it difficult to finish a whole cigarette. It just wasn't desirable to me anymore. The first day not smoking on Chantix was still a bit challenging, but not unbearable. I had promised myself that if I made it 24 hours without a cigarette, I would never smoke again. After the first day, each following day was easier and easier. The only side effects I experienced were vivid dreams. I kind of liked it though. I am coming up on 4 years since my last cigarette this March."


"I have never had any issues, until I was diagnosed with a very minor case diverticulitis and was prescribed this drug. It has been nine months and counting, and my life has changed. This drug cause severe stomach pain, numbing of the arms, and a trip to the ER. After two or three doses, I had to quit. The biggest outcome of this was gastritis, something I've never had in my life. Nearly every night I wake up sick. I am on multiple drugs to combat this gastritis, but my condition is getting worse. As an active person (hiking, running, biking and such), this has hampered all of these activities. My sleep is very poor now. I have no idea what I can eat or not eat. I dare not drink alcohol and cannot eat after 6p lest I suffer all night."


"I am a 47 year old male and within one year I've developed a anxiety disorder.  I work as a controls engineer in the automotive field so stress and tennage kids pushed me to the brink.  The anxiety is up and down now largely due to fear of that weird derealization feeling I get.  Ativan is amazing its able snap me back into a calm and rational  state when the anxiety is at its peak.  I was originally concerned about its dependence but I believe self management can eliminate that.  I am on 5mg of escitalopram but find it really doesn't seem to have any effect.  Hang tough fellow anxiety brothers and sisters... Anxiety Sucks"


"I ended up in the hospital with pulmonary embolism because of this medication. Many people don't know how dangerous this medication is and can cause blood clots especially for people that have blood clotting medical history within their family. Does medication causes blood clots! I almost died because of this medication. I do not recommend it to anyone"


"I started this shot for heavy bleeding, awful cramps for 3-4 days, and periods lasting 8-12 days. So far I have had 2 injections and have had a few different side effects. About 5 months in I've had excessive spotting.. 60 days straight. Clots the size of bottle caps at first as well as heavy bleeding and cramping. I do enjoy having extended periods of time where I have no bleeding. After the second shot I didn't have spotting for 2 months. I've also experienced some weight gain... I'm 24 and have been around 95-100 pounds since high school. The shot has given me a good 5-10 pounds in just 2 months. My mood changes frequently as well.. hopefully some of the side effects subside after the next injection."


"I agree with the girl that said if she can rate this any less than a 1 she would. My doctor put me on it to stop my migraines after switching from Yaz. I'm 24 and have been on the pill since I was 16. I've struggled with depression in the past and this gave me such bad mood swings that I have not felt this depressed in the longest time. Still getting migraines. Skin is breaking out, I've always struggled with that but Yaz is the only one that helped apparently. I'm supposed to start my 3rd month until I see my Dr again, but at this point I decided not to take it and wait until my visit."


"I'm about 50/50 on this BC. I started it about 4 months ago, of course from a recommendation by my doctor. Unlike most people, I haven't had breakouts (in fact, my skins been quite clear) amd I havent gained weight. It's helped with all mood swings I had prior to taking the pill and it hasn't altered my sex drive. The only problem I have with it is that my periods are about two to three times longer as they were. I used to have 5 day long periods; they were heavy and irregular with patterns. Sometimes I'd have them every two months, sometimes every two weeks. Now they're once every month, but last 10 to 15 days... its very, very light, but its still annoying. But then again it's different for everyone."


"I got my Implanon two years ago. My periods actually got heavier and more timely than they had been but after 6 months nothing! I still have my sex drive, no weight gain from the birth control and I'm pretty sure any moodiness is just my age. I would suggest this to everyone! It is lovely. No work, no babies, my kind of birth control."


"Nausea and vomiting for at least 6hrs"


"I was prescribed this medication for a abcess tooth.horrible experience, after a hour of taking this medicine i became extremely nauseous and my stomach totally flipped. it did help my tooth, but i feel i substituted one problem for another :("


"I've been on this pill for about 7 months-ish now. I went on it because condoms were too irritating for me and also because I had pretty bad acne. As a birthcontrol its great, my period is regular now for the first time in 24 years. Acne wise, its okay, my skin is MUCH better than before but its not 100% clear yet. I still break out here and there which I'm ok with, after struggling with severe acne for the past 13 years, 3-4 pimples a week is a walk in the park.
After going on this pill I noticed I'm very emotional. I get upset very easily, I cry at sad videos, customers annoy the hell out of me, but I don't mind it too much. As far as side effects go they're all pretty mild and not as bad as I was expecting"


"Side effects: heart palpitations & pounding, insomnia, numb hands, 24/7 panic attack even in my home lying in bed, fearful of getting out of bed, leaving the house. Frequent diarrhea & abdominal pain. Auditory hallucinations. Had to stop, not even remotely tolerable. I got tested by 'Assurex Health' Genesight testing which showed this to be on my 'green' list. I see that they billed my insurance $6,224.00 and my responsibility is $1300.00 but I was told there was some sliding scale so we'll see. They're making a killing on these tests and I'm afraid to try anything else on their green list, since they're all newer drugs, all costing in the range of $250 to $400, seems like there is something going on that doesn't benefit patients/victims"


"I am 20 years old and had Mirena put in 18 months ago after my son was 6 weeks and so far I like it but I do have some negative comments too. The insertion wasn't bad just had cramping after wards. My boyfriend feels it most of the time when we have sex. MY hair loss is pretty bad. I feel like I have 5 lbs I can't lose. I bled straight through the first month I had it in. Then didn't get my period or spotting for a whole year and now I get a regular period every month. Sometimes I do experience some cramping when I bend over a certain way and its sharp and very painful. But all in all I like that I don't have to take a birth control everyday and I don't have to worry about any more babies."


"This medication has helped me so much and with minimal side effects. I am also taking gabapentin and a low dose of Lexapro. This combination has finally made the difference.  but everyone has a different body chemistry."


"This birth control is the worst I've taken. Every time I start a new pack it feels like I'm getting food poisoning. The last 3 months it has made me so sick. I've been on it for almost 3 years now and at first it would barely make me nauseous every once in a while but now I've just been on it too long I guess. It just gets worse and worse.  The mood swings are ridiculous too! I wouldn't recommend anyone this birth control! Not to mention I was on my period for over a month when I started taking it."


"Yes, it works but ever since I started taking it I've become extremely sensitive and emotional and I feel like my hormones are exploding. I get flustered and depressed very easily and I'm getting off of it next week."


"Tobradex did the trick.  First day: 65% improvement then 10% better each day forward.  By the 4th day, the infection and swelling was gone.  The drops lasted for 10 days.  I did have slighly blurry vision for the entire period which could be the result of me digging out my eyeballs prior to filling the prescription.  I would use it again no problem."


"I'm a 52 year old who has a very sexy wife. I could not figure out lately what was wrong. During my waking hours I would get an erection but not maintain an erection. In the middle of the night I wake up to a rock hard erection and my loving wife is always there for me. I went to my doctor, and come to find out that through several deaths in the family and a bunch of complications with family, my mind would not shut down and enjoy what I had in front of me. My doctor gave me a sample of 5mg pills and told me I could take up to 4 of them for a total of 20mg, he said to start with 2... I should have started with one!!! Anyway; now I use Cialis only when my mind will not shut off. My confidence is again where it should be... Thanks"


"I was talking to my sister about my bad reaction to a medication I took 15 years ago called Compazine. I took this prescribed medicine while at home. I remember my experience like it was yesterday. At first I felt a twitching in my jaws. All at once, my bottom jaw started going to the right, and my top jaw started going to the left. I could not stop it and I could not talk. In fact, my jaw felt like it was trying to break off my face. I remember the emotional and physical pain. Me and my husband were both crying, because we both didn't understand what was happening! My husband ended up taking me to another clinic, and they admitted me at once. So BEWARE! Just from talking - I found out this same medication hurt my sister just last year."


"I don't like it !! Bad depression, bad temper, bad cramps, sensitive breast, weight gain, tired and not in the mood for anything. The only reason I'm doing this is to regulate my periods and  it's the only thing that's working."


"Migraine, the word can’t convey the impact on life.  For me, a typical one lasted about 36 hours, followed by another 24 hours of “hangover”.  Somewhere during the 36 hour duration, would be 12 hours of hell.  I’ve used Maxalt MLT about 10-12 times over the last 6 months.  It has worked every time; I take one when I sense a migraine is starting, and it just doesn’t “blossom”.  I have no side effects, no nausea, and no drowsiness.  Sometime in the next 20-30 minutes I’ll realize the apprehension, tension and other precursors to the migraine have just disappeared.

Migraines took too much of my life, and at their worst, pushed depression to the edge of suicide; it’s good to have a normal life back."


"I took Yaz for 2 months for acne and it worked really good for that. I loved how I didn't have anymore acne problems. I did gain about 6lbs. and went up in bra size big time. Everyone started calling me "Dolly" seriously that was all I could see on myself! It was very painful and my breasts felt like they were going to pop! I quit taking it and they went back down to normal!"


"decide to treat my YI myself as I'm incredibly busy and had no time to go to the doc to get a prescription. Bought monistat 1 OVULE- and mind you I hardly get yeast infections(this time was due to antibiotics), so I'm not too familiar with monistat. This decision was made on the way to work, so I didn't consult with friends or read any actual reviews besides how to use. I put it in 30 min before work(it said DAY OR NIGHT!!)and 30 minutes after insertion OH MY GOD. I've never felt so insane. The painful burning from the inside, the itch, I was actually on the verge of tears with clients, I had to leave work shortly. This was so so terrible. 1200mg of miconazole nitrate, my god. Maybe next time I'll try the 3 day with a humane dosage..."


"Following a car accident in May 2012, I developed an addiction to Norco, Percocet and Fentanyl.  I recently entered a detox program to get off the pain meds.  While there, I was given Suboxone.  Within 2 days, I knew something was wrong.  I am in the 5% that cannot take this medicine.  My blood pressure soared, my heart rate reached a high of 143, my metabolism shot through the roof creating a buzzing feeling over my entire body.  The scariest side effect was a drastic, abnormal weight loss (17 pounds in 4 days).  "


"The best drug for severe depression except you cannot eat cheese or drink red wine.  But try TMS which is not a drug and has no side effects or if necessary ECT which is the gold standard and is much different then in "The One Flew Over The days."


"I has sex a day after my period was over, and the condom we used broke and he didn't notice until we were finished. (Thank God he noticed!!) I went to the store the next morning when they opened and got the Plan B pill and took it about 14 hours after the accident. I started bleeding about 5 days after taking the pill, and i just had my period a week ago, so don't panic of this happens to you too. Anyways, I killed myself with worrying, probably gained like 500 pounds from stress eating, but I got my period todaaaaaay!!! Its all okay, thank you plan B. I will not be hooking up anymore, that was just way to scary to go through for any guy."


"I have had mild to severe acne since freshmen year of high school. I was always afraid of what a dermatologist would say and so I procrastinated on going for awhile. Once I finally decided to go my derm prescribed a clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide mixed topical gel. And adapalene. As well as ketoconazole for these little bumps on my forehead that derm said was not acne.

This regimen has tremendously improved my acne. I am almost completely clear after using for about a month. I did not have severe breakout as some have mentioned when I initially began using adapalene.

I feel like I can feel my face again. It is much more smooth and I only have a couple scars left and maybe 2-3 pimples. As opposed for 6 or more. I would def recommend this!"


"A very effective medicine, that needs to be used with care and caution. I wouldn't take more than 1mg per day, and my doctor will not prescribe any higher dose. I take it in combination with Lexapro, and my anxiety is nearly obliterated. I would say be very careful, though, about dosage."


"At first I was on Citalpram and I kept having the dosage bumped up. Then I switched to Pristiq which came along with a few mild symptoms including nausea. Then it went away, and I noticed a change in my anxiety levels. I became confortable in my school environment for a change. After being on it almost 6 months, I am beginning to think it has quit working, and is giving me some constipation and belly pain. But who knows, that could just be something else. I recommend at least trying the drug if you need it."


"I take 75 mg. X 2 per day. It seemed to help the first couple of days, now nothing. I have gained 12+ lbs, too. My appetite is getting out of control. I'm going to talk to my doctor about trying something else. Anyone else having problems with weight gain like me? I still need to take an OTC pain medicine with my Lyrica. Anybody ever try muscle relaxers?"


"I like Microgestin. My doctor originally put me on Lo Loestrin Fe which caused me breakthrough bleeding everyday. Since Microgestin has double the estrogen if Lo Loestrin Fe, but still considered very low dose. Had minor spotting only in the beginning. No other negative side effects."


"I am so thankful for this birth control. I switched from the pill to depo because the pills gave me horrible anxiety and depression. Immediately after I switched, I was myself again. After two doses, my periods stopped. I know birth control affects everyone differently, but I have had no negative side affects at all. My only complaint is after every injection, I would get a headache for a couple of days. I'm 21 and I just hit the two year mark, and my doctor recommended that I switch to a different BC this month and I'm so sad and nervous... I am worried about getting the negative side affects of a new BC after being worry free and comfortable for 2 years."


"I got my skyla in July of 2015. I'm 27 and have had my period for over a year. Every Dr. Continues to put me on different BC to make it stop but even now in November it hasn't stopped more then a week or so.  I feel sex activates my bleeding for some reason and it gives me light cramps I don't have them as bad as I used to though.  The inserting of the IUD was the worst experience.  I was on my period and already cramping so maybe that's why it was like a nightmare to me. I hope it will stop after the 6 month mark but I am constantly in need of tampons and still haven't stopped bleeding.  I don't worry about birth control that's the only good part of my experience."


"I was first put on this med because I suffer with migraines and the doctor wanted to see if it would help with them. Far as my IBS goes I was put on Dicyclomine which wasn't helping me at all. After being on Nortriptyline for my migraines I stared taking noticed that it was helping me with my IBS. I wasn't having the sharp pains anymore and didn't have to worry about staying near a bathroom. Seeing that Nortriptyline wasn't helping me with my migraines the doctor took me off of the meds. I've been off of it for a month and since then my IBS has been in full effect. So my family doctor put me back on them which I will start tonight. Can't wait for it to get back into my system so it will get it back straight"


"Tips for taking off the patch:  use oil (we use skin so soft, but any oil will work) to rub into the skin around the edges of the patch and let it sit for a little bit... maybe about 20 - 30 seconds... pull it gently while continuing to rub oil into the edges a little at a time, repeat.  The oil dissolves the "glue" and also helps remove the sticky residue that shows up a day later, easier to just wipe off after being sprayed with a mist of oil than scrubbed off with soap and water.

Breakfast is all ready to eat when she wakes up- sometimes I make a high calorie, high nutrient smoothie and give it to her while she's still in bed,  put the patch on at the same time, let her snooze for 20 more minutes; PM gets high cal/high nutrient snack"


"I was just prescribed this medication as my sleeping pill is not working very well due to pain - hopefully this will work! Thank you for your comments, it makes me less anxious about starting a new drug."


"I have been taking this for 32 years! No pregnancies, no problems! Couldn't recommend it more!"


"Have been using it for less then 30 days. Noticed a difference in 3 days (as the pamphlet said). I now feel 62 or less, instead of 90. Not near as irritable. Applying to stomach area where I have a surgery scar, which the gel (possibly the alcohol) irritates. I've been objective, taking in consideration the psychological aspect."


"I started using the Nuva Ring in Apr. 2016. My doctor recommended it because I randomly began to have a very abnormal menstural cycle and the cramps became excruciating. Almost as soon as I started NR, I began to have spurts of VERY sharp pains all throughout the day. They were so bad that sometimes I would find myself hunched over. My doctor and I assumed my body was just adjusting to the NR. These pains went on for about a month and then everything ceased. From that point on everything as far as pain, and the regulation of my menstural cycle was fine. I really loved the convenience of NR. I stopped using NR in Dec 2016. I stopped using it because I noticed that during the months of usage, I experienced extreme depression,& mood swings."


"Doesn't work for real insomnia at all. At best 4 hours of restless sleep with high anxiety, disorientation and muscle fatigue."


"I used it morning and night for about 3 days and you can already tell a difference and my acne is clearing up. Unfortunately my skin is peeling, which forced me to get a moisturizer. Anyway it works for me."


"I have been on Lyrica for 3 years. It has really helped with my pain (dulls it). However, I am now wanting to switch to Neurontin because Lyrica has caused me to gain over 40lbs. I also have had to raise the dose to 150mg 3 x daily. It really helped with the insomnia that I had suffered with for 10 years. If Lyrica did not have the side effect of weight gain, I would stay on it. Would I recommend this drug, yes I would."


"I am 1a genotype. This is 4th treatment and the last being Peg Interferon for 18 months  with Ribavirin  and also injecting Neuprogen and Procrit as the Interferon and Ribavirin destroyed my white and red blood cells. Even had a blood transfusion. Responded but no SRV.

After  4 weeks on Harvoni with zero side effects i went from 7,350,000 to undetected  with normal AST and ALT. Today is Day 52.

 I am doing 24 weeks even tho i am not cirrhotic ."


"It's amazing but don't take 5 or 6 or 7 you will feel sick and stay up and not eat for a day or 2 but if you want a fun focus high go small like 2 or 3 then work your way up if you want to buy its not fun with a lot you start hearing thing and seeing things and you get scared easy but fun at the end did my college homework project and easays and other things I had to do for college got all done in that 24 hour period still up and feel hyper and awake but I know I'm going to crash very soon but the drug does it job 100% for me when I do 1 10mg or 2 10mg I do 2 for test the next day soo I know I'm up and ready for it"


"I was prescribed this after not having luck with Duac to treat and prevent adult acne.  It took about a week of twice daily application before I noticed a change.  I have been using it for over a month and it has completely cleared one problem area.  It appears that other areas around my neck are now being affected, but I think with continued use it will also cure those problems and prevent further breakouts. "


"I am on 5mg of buspar 2x a day to start and I hate it! I feel very nervous, jittery, and wired like I drank a bunch of coffee. My ears are ringing... actually it feels like my whole head is buzzing. My throat and skin hurt. I told my doctor this made me feel this way in the past but she didn't care. I feel worse like this than I do when I have constant panic attacks. I am also on 30mg Remeron. I can't sleep for more than 3 hours and I can't eat. I am 5'7" and under 100lbs. I have tried Tazadone and ended up in the hospital. I can't handle these drugs. I am going through hell right now because of a life stressor and I know the doctors are only trying to help, but these drugs are bad for me!"


"I started taking Topamax about 3 years ago.  Began at 25mg a day for a week.  The second week I was supposed to move up to 50, the third week 2 75mg and then finally to 100mg on the fourth week.  I never really had to move past 25mg.  My migraines all but stopped after a month of being on the medication and at the lowest dose.  I had all the side effects - tingling, weight loss (very happy about it too), forgetting certain words and the nasty taste of soda.  That was okay because I only drink it very rarely anyway.  I was getting 1-2 migraines a week and now, I may have 1-2 a year.  Most of the side effect seemed to have faded with time as well.  Very, very pleased with this medication."


"I have had the Mirena for 4 years now. I got it after my second child. It was highly recommended by my midwife and obgyn so I got it inserted 2mths after my c-section. I am happy with not having to really worry about pregnancy or not having periods. Those are definitely pros. The side effects are not so great at all. I didn't realize that mostly everything I have been feeling are likely side effects of the Mirena. Acne, horrible breast tenderness, tired, and mood swings. The mood swings were a surprise, I had been chalking it up to feel overwhelmed and frustrated all the time. Never dawned on me that it could be the Mirena. Over all its very effective."


"About a year ago I lost 8 pounds in 1 week, two pounds more the next week. I couldn't sleep and constantly felt nauseous. My doctor ran every test under the sun and came back with only one conclusion:  panic attacks and severe anxiety. After I got past my initial thoughts of thinking he must be a total idiot, I asked for Lexapro.  I did 5 mg the first week, moving up to 10 the week after.  As my MD warned, the anxiety initially increases, so keep the Xanax handy. Two weeks into it I started having longer and longer periods of normalcy. Then, on week three it's like it suddenly stopped and sent me into a tailspin right back to where I started from. My Pscyh told me to go to 20mg because I didn't have quite enough. Worked like a charm!"


"I suffered from severe asthma for the past 4 years. I was hospitalized several times, despite using 4 different asthma medications. Nothing seemed to control my symptoms for very long, except high doses of prednisone. After a blood test, and some pre-approval from my insurance company, my doctor finally got me approved for Nucala. Nucala has been a life changer. I can finally breathe much easier, I'm able to exercise, enjoy the outdoors & I rarely have asthma attacks now."


"It is the most safe, effective, naturally fractionated drug
with an amazing results"


"I've been taking this medicine for a week now. No bad side effects other than a bit of wind. If you stick to your diet, there won't be any oil or accidents. Started at 80kg and aiming to get down to 60. Hoping the hard work pays off when I have a weigh in!"


"I have knee pain and only been taken about a week and already feeling much better . I need to have knee replacement after I went to OIP orthopedic Dr. my knees hurt me so bad so I decided to give GC a try . wow, not a lot of pain any more . I love it and will tell everyone to try it .THANK YOU, cheryl"


"So far it hasn't helped much with the anxiety... it's actually made it worse. My hands tremble and I feel like I'm walking on the deck of a moving ship. Making an appointment with my doctor to discontinue and find a new med, as this one is freaking me out."


"Found that the medication (Adderall) has improved my ability to collect, process, and retrieve information from memory via hippocampus/PFC too.  Less prone to act out, finding myself, actually, more polite.  Less distracted, more empathetic, and tend to weigh long term & short term goals and the risk vs. benefit that comes along with such decision making.  It is a superb med for improving one's executive functions within the brain.  The medicine affects both CNS & PNS; thus, the medicine needs be used with caution and, in some cases, infrequently as not to burn out one's D2 among other receptor sites. It works for me."


"I've now been using Seasonique for a year and I've been completely happy and unbelievably satisfied with this product. I have endometriosis so when my period came before I was on birth control it was dreadfully painful for the three to five days while I was on my period. I tried Yaz and it only made my periods regular, then I tried NuvaRing and that actually made my cramps worse and lasted for an entire week. After that I did tons of research and decided to try Seasonique. And for the past year I have only had maybe 2 hours worth of cramps the entire time. During the second refill I only blotted a little, but overall every symptom that follows endometriosis has disappeared! I highly recommend Seasonique. It's fantastic!"


"I suffered from panic disorder and during a low point a psychiatrist prescribed risperidone. After 3 days my panic was gone completely. This is a life saver. I only used it short term, 10 days, and would do it again. It has been 4 years since I took it and i still cannot believe what a life changing experience it was. It felt like my brain started thinking logically again."


"I was prescribed metoprolol for tachycardia. I took it for about 6 weeks. I did feel better and not as fatigued, but suddenly I had severe depression. I felt like everything in my life was out of control even though mentally I knew it wasn't. I was sobbing hysterically all day and felt like I was losing my mind! I figured out the only change I'd made was taking metoprolol so I weaned myself off of it and the depression cleared right up. My doctor said he has a lot of patients on this medication and even though depression is a side effect none of them have had this issue. So I'm guessing it's not a common side effect but beware if you're just starting this."


"I have cystic fibrosis and severe back/neck pain. I needed a stronger medication due to the cystic fibrosis and found that Percocets just made me extremely nauseated. Nucynta can be taken on an empty stomach, and while I experience slight tiredness that was about all. However as time progressed I discovered that it became somewhat less effective and I had to bump up to 10s. When this happened I started having pronounced muscle spasms and issues with regulating my body temp. Also there is no generic so I averaged about $117 per dose. Overall I was pleased with the medicine.  "


"I used Nuvaring for 4 months. Loved that I didn't have to think about the pill, but I started to get very bad cystic acne on my face, then head and bikini line. If you start to get severe acne by the third month on the ring, visit your doctor to switch birth control methods. "


"I've been on Phentermine for about two months now. SW: 200lb and my CW: 174lb. I hope to get to 160 by the time I finish the medication. Thanks to the drug, I've been staying away from "bad foods" and I am working out more. I try to stay under 1200 calories a day and I am successful 80% of the time. I try to work out at least 5 days a week, mostly by walking briskly 30min-1hr, and sometimes cardio (like dancing and jump roping) and strength training (like squats and planking) combined. With the medication, you feel like everything is possible, and it gives you the energy to get out and do things. I have to say, the medication does begin to wane after the first month - you have to make a lifestyle change in order to lose more and maintain. GL!"


"I'd been constipated for a few days and decided to try dulcolax to get some relief. I'd never tried a laxative before. I took 1 pill at 630 pm and made the mistake of reading these reviews afterwards... I nervously waited for the worst. I began my BM at around 11 pm. Nothing bad to speak of.... no terrible abdominal cramping, no sweating, no nausea, ect. Nothing, just a much softer and, much needed, BM. I didn't even drink excessive water with it. I think the key is to only take 1 pill - especially if you've never used the medication before & aren't sure how you'll respond to it. I'd recommend.. does the job!"


"I've been on this birth control pill for about a year and a half... so far no pregnancies, my skin is clear but I've always been lucky in that department. My hair actually feels thicker! No weight gain and no headaches. My period is usually 2-3 days long and super light. Sometimes I only spot for a day and that's it. I used to have severe cramps prior to getting on this birth control to the point I was prescribed muscle relaxants (that bad!)... and now its slight cramping for a day or two the week of my "period". Everyone's body is different but I have had no side effects on this pill. "


"It's all true. Prevents the panic!"


"I really like Elestrin. I used bio-identical hormone treatment for many years but tried this for a number of reasons. My thinking cleared up which is way more important than hot flash relief! I do have the side effect of developing "freckles," but I had those already so they just blend in."


"I was diagnosed with this condition in 1997. The radiologist said they did not know what caused it and there was no cure but there is medicine to maintain. Many years later with 3 different shunt placements...I now have a shunt that still does not work but I have my Diamox to help me!"


"I have been on mirtazapine for about 6 years. Tried Effexor before and found it so stimulating I couldn't sleep, felt like I was high, switched to mirtazapine instead had proper nights sleep. Mirtazapine is great for sleep, not to bad on anxiety.  "


"Lamictal has changed my life.  I started on Lamictal 2 1/2 months ago and I can't believe the clarity and happiness in my day to day life.  For years, I have been on various antidepressants. I had never been to a specialist, only my primary care physician to discuss the problem. I got to a point when I couldn't remember when I was happy and felt normal.  I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, but no mention of Bi Polar.  My severe mood swings were affecting everything in my life. My relationship with my husband, kids, my lack of motivation.  I felt like there was a constant cloud over my head, when I had nothing to be depressed about. The Psychiatrist I went to diagnosed me with Bipolar and started the Lamical."


"I just wrote a note of appreciation to the physician who prescribed LINZESS for me. I have been taking it now for about three months, and it has truly improved my life significantly. After suffering from constant constipation for over thirty years, I am so thankful to have this life-changing medication. It works consistently and predictably everyday without any noticeable side-effects. If my schedule does not permit its use, for example having an early flight, I simply do not take it that day. For me, this medicine has been miraculous."


"Like most of the comments I have read I take this medicine to function from having severe back pain from a epidural gone wrong I also get severe menstrual cramps that feel like contractions its like I am giving birth once a month I have four young children who need my constant attention and without this medicine I would not be able to do simple things. Other medicine would just make me feel funny and I would still be crying from how much pain I had, not to mention being irritated just because of pain I was always having. Now I take 80mg a day, sometimes less my pain would be so severe in the morning that I could not stand. Now I get up feeling pretty good and when I don't need it I don't take."


"If you're looking for the high pain killers give you, this will not help you. If you're legitimately in serious pain, this stuff definitely takes the edge off! Alot of younger people are bashing this stuff, because their doctor didn't put them on vicadin/percocet. I have been suffering a from a sharp, stabbing pain in my chest that shoots down my back (costochondritis) & finally decided to go in after 3 sleepless nights. I took one as soon as I got them, & let me tell you..it seriously helps! The pain hasn't fully subsided, but now it's more of a tightness than a unbearable pain. I'm so looking foward to get some sleep tonight! & just a little fyi, I was also told that the only safe anti-inflammatory I can take along with this, was Tylenol!"


"I just finished my first month and it has been wonderful for me! I was using Seasonique from September to June, but I was constantly on my period with it and ever since I switched to Loestrin 24, I have only had my period on the designated days. I was originally given Seasonique because I had periods like 2 times a year and they would be horribly heavy and awful. My period on Loestrin 24 is light and easy to manage. It didn't cut down on any cramping, but Advil can easily cure that. I am so happy I switched! Very pleased!"


"Overall a very good medication. It made me very drowsy when I first started on it but this passed after a couple weeks. It did a good job of keeping me stable. I would have loved to stay on it except I ended up developing severe urinary retention that got worse as my dose increased. (By severe I mean I was unable to sleep at night because I had to get up and pee every 5 mins and almost nothing would come out) After I went off it the urinary retention gradually went away and is now completely gone. Aside from that I got no noticeable side effects from it. I would definitely recommend this med, as urinary retention is a more rare side effect and I probably only experienced it because I am known to be sensitive to meds."


"As a mood stabilizer for Bipolar Disorder, Lamictal has worked wonders for me. I was worried about getting the dreaded "Lamictal rash" but never did. My doctor followed the guidelines for increasing the dose slowly and I never had any side effects. I have been on the maintenance dose for several months and I actually feel normal. If there is such a thing. I am currently taking Lamictal in conjunction with the antidepressant, Cymbalta. Finding the right medication(s) can be very frustrating, but please don't give up."


"Started using Testim but had ups and downs and stunk like bad perfume and was changed to Androgel. Like it's smell and dries really well but my level is going backwards again. Thinking about going back on Testim."


"My general physician first prescribed me Concerta (Intermediate dosage) and it seemed to make me feel depressed, anxious, and more obsessive (thought-wise anyway). I was then prescribed Adderall XR (10 mg) and found that I would feel more productive and relaxed earlier in the day upon taking it, but then the side effects really began to hit hard. I was hesitant to continue to try another stimulant because I was actually diagnosed with anxiety (by my psychiatrist) and mild depression and the stimulants seemed to heighten these symptoms. He then suggested that I try Vyvanse and he also put me on Atterax (for anxiety/allergies ---weird combination, I know) in addition to Prozac. Vyvanse has been a life-saver, mild side effects, and no "crash"."


"Taken for 9 days now. I take this with 1mg Ativan 2x daily as needed. First few days I was tired, had a couple weepy moments, and nausea/full feeling that made me not want to eat. Day 6 I had a bout of insomnia so I'm slowly moving the time I take my meds from the evening to afternoon, then the morning. No real insomnia since - just more of a hard time going back to sleep after waking (back to sleep within 20 mins). I've noticed I'm perkier and friendlier when I talk with people, just can feel some tiredness behind my eyes in the morning usually until the afternoon. I noticed I haven't experienced as many body aches I get from my anxiety as I have in the past. I'm hoping these are all good signs this medication is doing the trick for me."


"I've been using Drysol for about 15 years and it has changed my life. I went from always having to wear black and/or jackets all the time to having absolutely no more sweating! I followed the directions to a tee, but after a year, I started to cut back on my use.  Now, I only apply once a month and it works great.
Tip....Make sure you don't shave your armpits for at least a couple of days before applying and that will alleviate any tingling or burning."


"Aside from the heavy periods I have had no issues and my IUD has been in for 5 years"


"I am very happy with the way Methadone takes care of my pain. I have been on it for 5 years, same dose and don't feel like it has lost effectiveness. It's long acting so I don't have breakthrough pain unless I forget to take it on time. The only real problem I have with it is it killed my appetite for most foods. I live on greek yogurt with fruit mixed in and maybe a bowl of shredded wheat to keep me regular. My cupboards are bare because I don't want anything else. I take a multi-vitamin daily so I don't get anemic. Very good pain medicine, does the job."


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"This is my second time taking it. The first time I got real bad headaches and nausea. This time I still get headaches once in awhile and mild nausea in the morning after taking the medicine but I can get rid of it by drinking milk. I have been a non-smoker for 3 weeks now."


"I have GAD (generalized anxiety), post traumatic stress disorder and Bipolar. I've been on Seroquel for three years. I kept having to up it to help me sleep, as well as keeping away delusions and such.

I was at the point where it wouldn't help me sleep at all.
I'd take it at 10 and go to bed when the sun was coming up.

I tried Ambien 10mg last night for the first time.
I fell asleep in one hour. I was out! I slept a good 10 hours.

Amen for Ambien."


"I received Keytruda for about 20 months for metastatic melanoma. After the first infusion we noticed that the visible spots on my back had gotten lighter in color and softer.

After over a year of scans that revealed that Keytruda was working for me, a lymph node in my chest began growing. A PET scan revealed that the spots on my back had been killed by the medication, and it had also destroyed a number of small nodules in one lung. But the lymph nodes in my chest were positive. My oncologist believes that my cancer has mutated, and Keytruda stopped working.

Side effects were mild. Some mild fatigue, and at the beginning a very fine itchy rash that was not annoying at all. I just wish it had worked for me a little longer."


"I have been on Femcon FE for 3 years now. I was on Yasmin previously for 6 months and experienced a 20lb weight gain, mood swings, acne, the works. I've had no MAJOR side effects with Femcon (I have noticed a slight decrease in my sex drive) but am starting to look elsewhere for the sheer reason that it costs me $50 a pack. If you can afford it and you've had problems with pills like Yasmin that most people agree with, I highly recommend Femcon."


"Z-Pak was given to me during a walk-in-care visit. 7 days after starting, my condition has not improved. I experienced several side effects, including nausea, diarrhea, fever, sweating, and more. The worst of all is the loss of appetite caused by the medication. I have only had about 2 days worth of meals in the last five and still cannot stomach a full meal."


"Trazodone is the greatest thing to happen to me. A neurologist had me on Xanax nightly for 2 years to help calm anxiety in attempt to calm migraines. Xanax eventually caused horrible dependency and increased anxiety and the withdrawal was horrible. Trazodone has helped me sleep and helped my overall anxiety level. I never feel groggy in the morning. I am on a very low dose of only 25 mg/night and it has done wonders."


"This medication isn't for everyone, but if you are desperate, why not give it a chance?  Just do your reading beforehand and compare- know the risks.

I started with a bmi over 40 and have consistently lost 10lbs a month. Before, even with the most diligent meal plan/exercise routine I would waffle and gain without explanation, losing a half pound in a good week (w/ medical issues and getting discouraged, I always gained in the end). Trust me, I tried EVERYTHING short of surgery.

I experienced several side effects and let me tell you some of them come on with a vengeance.  However, they go away, at least they did for me.  The worst and longest was nausea, but even that resolved after about two months.

I am finally hopeful :) Good luck"


"I have tried most of the mainline anti-nausea medications and they either did not work or I had reactions to them. I had a very experienced nurse who suggested giving Tigan a try and since then I have been taking it as needed for over four years to help with pain related nausea. It works much better if I stay ahead of the nausea and don't let it get out of control before I treat."


"Abilify works great for me to stablilize my  mood . I take it to stable my moods and for anger issues. It has been a life saver. It mellows me out and helps me manage my anger/irritability. When I first started taking it, it made me sleepy and I didn't feel like doing anything. After a couple of weeks, that passed and I had more energy and motivation to get things done."


"I was given this medication along with Celexa for anxiety. My doctor does not like prescribing Xanax due to the dependency it can cause, so this with the combination of Celexa is to try to not use Xanax for anxiety or panic attacks. So far it has been ok. I have not noticed a huge decrease in my anxiety, but I often take it at night to help me sleep through the night without waking with anxiety. I am going to give it more time to see if I still will keep taking it. It does make me fatigued if I take it in the morning but it is managable."


"Not real impressed don't know if anyone else has had this issue but when it gets to the red mark stops  dispensing medicine, and of course can't get it replaced. Also has been a few times when it didn't seem like any thing was coming out so had to double the dose so than you have most of that months wasted.Not happy at all have to wait for refill because of course you can only get one a month at a time so than you have to go without your medicine real fun fighting to breath. Company really needs to go back to the designers and come up with a better dispenser."


"I used this after my throat surgery, it killed the pain really well but it made me nauseous and dizzy."


"I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 five years ago and have been on many many medicines. I always took atypical antipsychotics, but never a true mood stabilizer. My new doctor put me on Depakote because I was getting neurological shaking symptoms from the atypical antipsychotic so she started me on Depakote and I have to say I love it. I'm up to 1000mg a day now, and as she lowers my atypical, she might have to increase the Depakote to 1500 mgs. No weight gain, in fact, I had weight loss. I was really hungry in the beginning and I might have gained a pound, but that went away and my appetite changed, vivid dreams (sometimes), but I can deal. I love this, I'm in such a better mood now."


"Gained 60 pounds in less than 3 months, periods went from 28 day-4.5 day clockwork-regular to 2X a month, 9 day long  murder-scene heavy.  PMS used to be mild to nonexistent, went to migraines from hell, debilitating cramps, etc.  Dr. told me to stick with it.  I did for a year.  Off the ring, took a year and lots of work to get my periods back to something approximating normal and the weight will NOT budge.  I did not have weight issues before, never had.  Now I also have endometrial hyperplasia and have been told the weight is sticking no matter what I do to lose it due to an overabundance of estrogen.  If you use the Ring and start gaining or going period-wonky AT ALL, stop, please, immediately and do not be like me."


"Lower blood pressure and improved cardiovascular health with no side effects at all."


"I was given Ativan before having an MRI done. I have extreme claustrophobia and was unable to get the MRI done even the open MRI type machine. I took 2mg. one hour before the test. Right up until the test I was terrified. However, within five minutes, being in the MRI machine, I was out! I mean out, in a different world. It was scarey. I had an IV placed and didn't feel a thing. The whole test (an hour or longer) went perfectly.
Here is the really scarey part. I came home and went about my usual business. At supper, read the paper, even drove in town. The next day I had absolutely no memory of the previous day. The Ativan caused severe amnesia."


"Mild side effects. Takes a while to wear off in the morning."


"I've been depressed or angry very quickly while on this pill; crying at the drop of a hat.  My period didn't come this month.  Last month, I spotted one day during my 2nd week, another time during my 4th week and that's it. I gave it three months and am switching.  "


"This drug has saved me. I've been diagnosed with quite a few things (borderline, depression, generalized anxiety, and PTSD). While this medication hasn't helped with my anxiety, it has helped tremendously with the three others. After trying 5 medications, this is the only one to have helped. And best of all, for once no side effects. I finally feel like myself again."


"Hello, I've been on the Depo shot and I'm fully satisfied. I didn't have any side affects. Lost my period which is normal & gained 5 pounds. All I had to do is follow my doctors orders wait 24 to 36 hrs so it takes effect & I'm fully protected. I really recommended it. Its worth it if you don't want to have a huge responsibility of having a child. Or in some cases having horrible cramps & heavy periods. I'm #1 fan of Depo shot. Everybody is different, it works for me but maybe not for you. I'll never be off it unless I'm married & wanting children."


"I was on Tirosint for over 6 months and during that time I've had fluctuating blood pressure, sore neck and throat, sleepless nights, nervousness, and generally not feeling well.  While it may work for some, it didn't work for me.  I am now on the natural hormone Armour thyroid and I hope to stay on it.  "


"I was on Sprintec for over a year.  I took it religiously because I have never wanted kids.  I never missed a dose and took it at around the same time every day.  I am now 16 weeks pregnant.  So just warning some of you, be careful, don't completely rely on birth control pills.  I gave my doctor a list of any medications I had taken while I was on Sprintec and she told me that nothing that I was taken was known to affect Sprintec. "


"Went on Uloric about 2 years ago, cleared gout up quickly but after 6 months quit due to cost. Have found that Gout attacks are too much to handle so have gone back on Uloric.  But have found that in Mexico you can buy the same drug for $30 per month.  Thanks US healthcare."


"Methadone has been highly affective in helping treatment my opioid use but its extremely hard to come off of. It helped me to come off other opioids & stop doing the other bad habits that come along with addiction. But its extremely addictive as well so if your truly considering taking treatment consider all sides, how bad is ur addiction & is this the right option for you?!??"


"Hi I am 18 and have no kids. So I had paragard inserted about two weeks ago insertion process was just very bad cramping that continued for that entire day but it actually wasn't too bad. But I'm already concerned with the paragard. pros: unprotected sex and no hormones since I do not do well with hormones as I had been on the pill previously. My side effects may be TMI but they are horrible vaginal odor that is non stop, moderate cramping after sex, and non stop discharge. The strings also poke my boyfriend which is sometimes a distraction... I haven't had my period with it yet but I'm honestly very worried about it. If you are considering paragard, just be aware of all possible side effects."


"I started this drug back in the summer-ish of 2016. I was given 30 mg, which, let me say, was [at the time] The Holy Grail. I lost a bunch of weight, because it had helped me feel good enough to stop emotionally eating. Started on 60 mg, and it felt like a placebo. I accidentally stopped taking it for about 5 days and experienced physical withdrawals which I wasn't warned about until I googled. I'm currently weening myself off of it, because I refuse to be a slave to this or any other drug."


"At first when I started using it, I had really terrible dry peeling skin and it burned so much. Your doctor will tell you that it works in a few months but that was not the case for me. I just kept using it because I was not done with the tube and at about 6 months, I was about 80% clear. Right now I am at 8 months and only have a few pimples which can be easily treated with benzoyl peroxide or sacyllic acid. However, if I stop use for an extended period of time, acne gets worse. Adapolene is useful, but the side affects at the start are really terrible and include peeling skin and more pimples. To combat, make you sure to get a moisturizer especially for dry skin."


"I was recently switched to a BP control regimen of Diovan and Concur (bisoprolol) and for the first time in 20 yeqrs, my BP is under control.  It used to run in the mid 140s to mid 150s / hi 80s to hi 90s.  Now is has stabilized  to mid 120s to mid 130s / mid 70s to mid 80s.  I couldn't be happier and I have no side effects."


"I have this rash on my face from the Geodon. I have been taking it without food every night for a year. It's been really hard to take it with food because it makes me feel like vomiting. But I never get paranoia anymore or anything bad so I don't really want to come off of it but the rash on my face is bad. I'm on 180mgs of Zeldox and 400mgs of Lamictal I'm pretty sure it was caused by Geodon. Before I thought it was caused by Lamictal."


"This will be my third month on Nuva ring and I am having really bad headaches and acne problems. I haven't gained any weight from the pill, but my acne issue has been worse since I have used the ring. But the ring is comfortable and very convient but I think the hormones are too much for my body."


"Blood Pressure dropped 10 mmHg with 10 mg dose. It's easy to take and only has positive "side effects". It's calming, which is great for stress and keeps my heart rate down as well."


"It is incredible. It really makes a difference to your skin. Yes it gets worse before it gets better, but once you get past the painful stage of breakouts, all you see week by week is improvement! I highly recommend it to those with severe acne. Before you know it, your skin will be perfect!"


"Love this med..it works!! I take it in conjunction with my antidepressant, Lexapro! I have never felt happier! My depression, panic attacks and anxiety started when I hit puberty and I never  wanted to take meds.. I'm basically a "drug free" person..but this is an exception due to the fact depression/anxiety can literally kill you!! These meds were needed during and especially after a horrific abusive 4 1/2 yr "relationship", almost lost my life!! Had flashbacks and nightmares, but I got through with seroquel to sleep. When I wake up I take klonipin and Lexapro..about 4-5 hrs later I take .5 xanax, sometimes two 0.5's if needed!! DO NOT take klonipin and xanax at the same time due to the fact they are in the same class of meds!!"


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"I had my pharmacy order this for me because it recently came back on market and I have tried many preventatives and lots of things to stop a migraine, the only thing that worked was a shot of morphine at the hospital. I was on day 2 of a migraine when my medicines came in. I took 2 pills and in 30 minutes I looked around and noticed almost all of my pain was gone, shortly after all pain was gone. I take care of my child every day and I was able to function well with a little cotton mouth and a feeling of taking a narcotic, but it wasn't as bad as a shot of morphine. "


"I had the Mirena IUD inserted January 2016 due to heavy periods.  With the IUD my periods were lighter but lasted 2 weeks.  My moods changed severely and I had cramping everyday during my 2 week periods.  I have developed acne cyst on my face, sex had become painful and I began to bleed after sex.  I had become miserable.  Four days ago I had my IUD removed.  The string had coiled and my doctor had great difficulty getting it out.  Since its removal, I started with very light spotting.  I am in day four and I have heavy bleeding and I am passing HUGE clots.  I am experiencing gushing which causes me to fill up pads within and hour. I'm dizzy, have no energy, bloated and a constant headache.  NEVER AGAIN!!!"


"I have recently got the IUD inserted on October 31, 2016, it's now December 1 and I'm STILL bleeding. Heavily might I add. It's pretty annoying because my partner wants sex more than ever now that we've had our first child & I just don't feel comfortable having sex while still bleeding. Anyway, I am noticing that my skin is getting worse and very oily. I have painful cramps now and I didn't before insertion. I'm bloated all the time. It's been about 5 weeks, when will it end? I don't know if it's worth it"