"Update: 2m 6d on Contrave and nearly all of the side effects are gone. I have lost 22lbs so far: 5'6.5" tall; starting weight 229; today's weight 207; goal weight 156. Have gone down approx. 1-2 dress sizes. If you can stand the side effects in the beginning, try to power through. Those should go away and the results are worth it. I have more motivation for both weight loss and everyday activities. I tapered up my dose slower than prescribed and I think it helped me better adjust to the med. Make sure to google "Contrave drug interactions" before starting, as there are quite a few serious ones. ScaleDown has also helped me evaluate day-to-day choices and realize it's time to make better ones."


"Where has this medication been hiding? I've suffered from depression for 18 years, having to change medicines every couple years and usually never feeling too good...just pulling myself through everyday. I've been on Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, Cymbalta with low dose Abilify and Wellbutrin. Finally a month ago a new Doctor suggested the EMSAM patch.  I feel like the darkness has been lifted.  I have energy, can concentrate and actually look forward to doing or planning things. Even the Adderall I had once taken to help increase my energy level didn't do what this patch is doing.  EMSAM has changed not only my life, but my family's as well."


"This antibiotic is amazing! My doctor prescribed me doxy only a week and a half ago and my face has cleared up incredibly!

I decided to go on doxy due to a large random break out,(moderate acne) white heads only appearing on my yaw line and cheeks which we're turning into large pimples, apparently due to hormones, as my diet hadn't changed nor did I use any different skin care. I spent over $200 on face washes, masks, any type of recommended face product you could think of, nothing worked.

I 100% support doxy. It may not be for everyone but it worked for me.

Also, doxy makes your skin very dry, I woke up the next day with swollen dry eyes and had to get a cream to calm it down- THIS IS NORMAL.  See your doctor is this happens to you!"


"I knew within 48 hours that this drug was a game-changer. I had been in a 5-year-long depression, sleeping 18-20 hours a day, obese, no writing, no reading. Invega gave me a life. Granted, there is that yucky weight gain--but with Invega I actually have the energy to go to the gym 4.5 hours a week so it's (s-l-o-w-l-y) coming off. I can read and write, manage a routine, etc. Granted, there are some times when I get a little muddled, but it's now in the range of "take a deep breath and start again" as opposed to catastrophic. There might be another drug out there with less severe weight gain, but I wouldn't trade how I mentally feel now for anything. I'll always be fluffy, but I'm happy. That's a fair trade any day!"


"Hello fellow subscribers,
I am a new member and I wanted to respond to the obesity treatment of the phentermine 37.5.
I do agree it is a wonderful helper for us that are battling the weight/obesity war.
I  am happy that I do have a helper in the the will power area, especially when the craving become super monsterous.
I started this treatment on April 2009 at 586lbs and now I am at the weight of 461 lbs. This pill is not a magic fat burner and it will not bring results overnight, but it will help one to feel mentally stronger and more in control, with less stress of falling off the weight wagon. Helpful advice: I lost the majority by drinking protein shakes for breakfast, salad for lunch and shake before bed, and one in between. Rough!"


"Just started yesterday.  No effects yet.  However, my doctor said she would fight to have me on this medication and insurance turned it down, the I tried the card supplied with Contrave and the pharmacy said they couldn't take it without insurance, so I had to pay full amount.  Does anyone have any ideas to help me?

I am a VERY active 51 year old that has been fighting this weight it seems forever.  I keep working out harder and eating sensibly and still can't lose weight.  I really hope this helps me, I love to be active and since getting a management position have gained 50 lbs.  I'm 250 - 5'9".

I just hope I can afford it."


"I was on this medication for 8 years.  They wanted me to get to 1200 mgs, but I couldn't function past 300, so that's where I've been and I take it at night.  I've run out several times and have experienced zero side effects. My sodium gets dangerously low and I have to increase my salt intake.  I thought I was all better and stopped taking it several months ago.  I've been feeling suicidal and have been on manic spending benders and couldn't figure out what was wrong.  Then I realized I shouldn't have taken myself off the medication.  I'm also going to see a psychologist.  I don't like psychiatrists because they always try to pawn off the latest medication marketed to them with perks."


"Was diagnosed with hep c in 2002. Doctor says probably have had it for more than 40 years. Like many have no idea how disease was contracted. Have tried two previous treatments of interferon with no success. Started Harvoni 12 weeks ago, was undetectable after 4 weeks. Have suffered some aggravating side effects since my first week in Headaches,fatigue, brain fog and heart burn. Side effects subsided after three weeks but now have returned after 12 weeks. Got 12 more to go i'll make it through. Not near as bad as interferon. Thanks Gilead for the good work."


"Works, but my 25mg dosage puts me out.

Usually only take 1/2 so I don't go to sleep.

Very effective."


"I have been on mirtazipine for four years. It saved my life. I fall asleep within thirty minutes of taking the medication. I had anxiety with agoraphobia for five years, I can come and go as I please now. I am not able to lose weight, and I do have an appetite all the time it seems. Give yourself time to get used to the medication, and make sure you are taking enough of it. I had to take 60 mg at one time, I am now down to 45. Please do not drink alcohol, it will reverse the effects of the anti-anxiety, and alcohol is just not good for anxiety or depression ever. Good luck!"


"Been on this for a week! Even though it's taking care of my issue I can't wait to take my last pill. I've been sick to my stomach, loss of appetite, headache, dizzy, blurry vision, disoriented, fatigued, can't sleep well. Just ready for this course to be over."


"This patch worked great on my cruise but I am still having side effects from the withdrawal 2 days later.  The side effects are not fun."


"Lisinopril is an effective blood pressure medicine, however one of its significant side effects is Rosacea. I needed to stop taking and switch to beta blocker atenolol to control my blood pressure."


"This drug reduced my prolactin levels really quick. I did not have a visible prolactinoma on my MRI but my doctor suspected it was really small. After 2 months my prolactin levels decreased from 2000 to 150. In the first month I felt a bit dizzy and wanted to sleep a lot more than usual (I had a few cat naps which is heaps out of character for me - I never usually sleep during the day) . This went away after about month and I generally feel fine taking Dostinex. I've been taking it for about 6 months now. I recommend you give it a go!"


"My son had an infection and a virus at the same time. Had a fever of 104.02 at it's highest for over ten days. One shot of this and within one day he was almost completely his old self. It was painful to get the shot but the results were well worth it."


"This drug worked at preventing pregnancy. So it does get some stars for that. It's my 3rd month on it and every single month I had break through bleeding that begin about the second week. I thought it was spotting at first, but then it was heavier and lasted until my actual period started with the sugar pills. I would also get bloated and bad cramps beginning about the 2 week of the pill pack. No weight gain happened, and my sex drive stayed the same. But I was also very moody!!! Things that would normally make me just upset for a day would now bring me to tears and upset me for weeks. And my acne got worse, I would normally get pimples around the time of my period, but now I always have 3 or more pimples at a time that would scar."


"Have sacroilliac joint pain is so unbearable at times have been taking for five days now and only in evening helpful to sleep for awhile but no pain relief"


"I started on Viibryd after having a DNA test done where I found out other medications  aren't effective for me due to the way my brain processes them. The first week was fine with no symptoms and no noticeable changes. When I went up to 20mg I had terrible crying spells, couldn't sleep at night, had muscle aches, insane migraines, was exhausted, irritable and my anxiety worsened. I lowered myself back down to 10mg and the symptoms lessened. My doctor told me to take the medication with dinner and a full meal. After reading other reviews, the symptoms may have been so bad since I wasn't taking the medication at the exact same time each day. On 10mg I can function but feel as if I'm not on any medication at all. I'll be switching meds asap"


"I was prescribed Zocor back in January 2011 and after about two weeks of taking the medication I experienced changes that was unusual.  My heart was racing so I stopped. After visiting my doctor to have my blood pressure checked, I informed her that I haven't been taking the medication.  She was not happy and requested I schedule another blood test to check my cholesterol which I did.  A few days after the test she put me back on Zocor which I have been taking  March 10th.  Since starting back on Zocor, I have experienced not sleeping through the night and continuous burping.  I am not very good about exercise and have a problem with my diet so I do need some type of medication. "


"This is only my 3rd week on the cream. Based on the other reviews, I am almost out of the "storming phase". I have seen an overall improvement and only got a few days of bad break outs. Initially I stopped wearing makeup because I wanted to gel to soak in. I tried wearing makeup yesterday and it stung so bad I had to take it off. My skin has gotten very dry and this morning, for the first time since using this product, I'm seeing the dry patches. I used the Cetephail daily moisturizer that everyone was recommending, it stung initially but visually took all flakes away!! I am very hopeful and am already noticing a decline in acne! I will write again in another few weeks!"


"17 months of use.  Good overall experience.  First 6 months outstanding. Lost weight, gym almost every day, active.  After about 12 months, anxiety and lethargy reappeared on occasion, then more prevalent past couple of months. Doctor said to double up for a few days, and that seems to help (2x50 mg). As in most medicines of this type, effectiveness can diminish with time.  Side effects minimal, lightheaded in the morning, need Cialis at times, sometimes not.  After 2 years of Effexor XR, this related medicine has been a welcome relief from the Effexor side effects."


"What a terrible product! I had been using Jublia for about a year. Not only did I NOT see obvious effect, instead one of my toe nails had severe ingrown condition. A year ago I had to undergo a surgery to cut off the problematic nail parts. After several months, unfortunately the ingrown condition has begun to come back, and it appears that I may need another surgery.

Overall a terrible experience - waste of time and resulting side effects! I am thinking about filing a complaint against"


"I got the mirena placed in March 2014 6 weeks after my second child. Insertion was easy ( I had just had a baby) I spotted for about a month off and on but after that I would have light spotting for a day so light a pad or tampon would have been no use. Bled only about 3 or 4 times a year. Mirena was incredibly effective, loved the light/less periods I would almost say non existent BUT the mirena hated me. Horrible chin acne, constant bloating, couldn't lose weight at all and developed anxiety and depression to the point I hated myself. I had it removed yesterday and they couldn't find the strings, had to get an ultrasound and the IUD was at the fundus of my uterus so they had to shove a hook instrument through my cervix to top of my uterus"


"After struggling with severe anxiety (PTSD) and mild depression for years, Lexapro made a huge different. I had done therapy, self-help, and religion (which helped me personally), but it still seemed something just wasn't "quite right."

Doctor prescribed 10mg Lexapro and I've never felt better. The world is a different place, not scary, no depressing, just balanced, happy. The first few weeks I had severe drowsiness (I've never slept so much in my life), and a few "head shocks" or "exploding head" events, but it wasn't too bad. The drowsiness was worse, thankfully I had a lot of work built up at my job. A month and a half later and the drowsiness has essentially subsided.

I recommend trying this drug if you have anxiety."


"I've been taking Relpax since 2009. It has always taken away the migraine headache within about an hour of taking 40mg. For that, I'm grateful. What I've noticed is that WHEN I take it makes a big difference.  If I take it at the first sign of a migraine, I always get a rebound headache the next day. I find that if I wait 12 hours, then take Relpax, the migraine goes away and doesn't rebound. If it ever does rebound, I have to just tough it out. I need to rest a lot after taking it or I'll get a rebound. And I have to take it with food. The one time I didn't gave me horrible nausea."


"Started on it about eight weeks ago with 10 MG.  I went in to a new psychiatrist complaining of anxiety issues related to a stressful job, etc.

At the same time I was weaned off Prozac which I had taken for the last 15 years.

Terrible dizziness is now recurring on a daily basis to the point I cannot even safely drive.  A wave of light headedness overcame me while driving in heavy traffic on an urban interstate a couple of days ago.  Fortunately I was able to get off and go home on local roads with the windows down.

I thought it might have been the Allegra antihistamine which I have taken for a long time without feeling dizzy.  Stopped Allegra, continued with Trintellix, still dizzy symptoms."


"The whole thing is absolutely worthless. What people don't share is how to become pregnant after that.  Seems to be a serious problem.  I won't even mention this madness with spotting, constant cramps and bleeding for 2 weeks. Also the pain that comes with the procedure. I've had a PID( get educated on it before waving it) right  2 months  after insert. I was aware But refused to believe. Fallopian tube inflammatory as a result. Got that thing out 4 years ago. Still no kids. A woman that advised me Mirena ended up with endometriosis that appeared due to IUD after being taken out. They've been trying to have kids for years. She is officially infertile now. Everything worked out perfect though for my best friend until they decided on a baby. I regret it"


"Has anyone encountered problems with their eyes after being on Amour Thyroid.  It is curious to me that I feel better than I have in a long time, however, things keep happening to my eyes.. ...First a detached retina, cataracts, and now macular problems. Never had eye problems before and my vision stayed the same as when I was 12 years old until last year when I started Amour. Any connection???"


"Medicine made me feel very ill, nausea, extreme drowsiness, slept twelve hours after just two doses. Had difficulty swallowing and it felt like their were sticks in my throat.  The drug did not seem to work that well but stopped taking due to the side effects."


"Very easy to use and works for days after swallowing the tablet. Also inexpensive!"


"This medication has changed my life. I have been on Wellbutrin XL 150mg for 3 months. From being completely reserved and unable to motivate myself to socially interact, I am now willing and able to easily socialise. I have lost close to 10kg in this time as well. I also had debilitating anxiety and paranoia which are just no longer featuring in my daily life. I am able to exercise and workout with excitement and enjoyment again and find it hard to imagine how bad my coping skills were before this med. it also increased my mental alertness and ultimately my confidence. No side effects, doesn't even feel like you are taking medication."


"This drug should NOT be allowed on the market. Severe anxiety, horrible depression and loss of appetite. 1st month was ok, however the second month was horrible. It has made me question the happiest I have ever been. My doctor had to prescribe anxiety medicine to help me get through the work week. Thank god it takes the depression away as well. Awful awful drug!"


"Doctor started me on 27 took that for 3 weeks for severe ADHD and it lost its effect so I was put up to 54 mg and amazing changes I get work done fast and I am motivated only problem is Crash is pretty awful for me, I get really sick to the stomach and drowsy. For the sick stomach I just use ginger but drowsyness can't do anything"


"Severe scapula pain ...nerve around shoulder blade to chest..massage could not help...Doctor started with 600 mg 3 times a day and 5 mg valium at nite..pain was less each day for first 6 days...some dry mouth...some wobbly walking at first..sleep was deep and very restful...at 7th day am now going 2 hours between each 300 mg pill with pain reduced 95 percent..have noticed much calmer and my small sciatic pain from softball has almost disappeared...breathing is more controlled ..I believe I will have this dosage of gabapentin down to 1 pill just twice a day in month...my shoulder pain had been there slowly getting worse for years..am 68 male..combination med seems to have worked for me"


"Did not help my back pain."


"I've had liletta for maybe 6 months now. I have had mild cramping that I never got before birth control. My periods are not as heavy and only last a couple days. I actually love it so far. The only bad thing about it is that I spot more often between periods and it can be annoying."


"I broke my nose pretty badly and hurt the entire right side of my face falling down a flight of stairs.  After a few days of just ibuprofen I gave in and took oxycodone.   Now that this helps me with the pain I have finally been able to sleep."


"Last week (night of May 10th/early May 11th) had some awesome sex, le condom broke though :( I took the pill around 6 the evening of the 12th. No crazy side effects - the first day I did feel a little nauseated, but I really think that was from stressin' out all day. I took it with food to keep my tummy happy, and for the time following I really focused on staying positive, eating healthy, getting good rest, & trusting the medicine to do its job. Yesterday I got my period (it was two days late but that's normal for me) it isn't any heavier than usual...I feel so relieved and thankful to live in a time where this is an option available to women! Hang in there & take good care of yourself, the pill works magic and it'll all turn out ok <3"


"I would never reccomend this shot to anyone! I know everyone is different but i am 18 years old and have been on it for 2 years! Ive experienced crazy weight gain, hair loss and my anxiety was bad before but now it is terrible where it is causing me to not even sleep at night anymore! I do like the no periods but all the other side effects just kind of ruin that! If you are looking for birth control methods all i have to say is just DON'T pick the depo shot!!!"


"Wasted my money on this antibiotic. Made me feel so nauseated for several hours after taking it, & gave me diarrhea, but I tried it for four days, twice daily, hoping it might treat the UTI I had it prescribed for. No such luck Yet. Still having symptoms of burning, urgency and frequency; now I'll be going back to the clinic, to wait for hours and get a new script. Wait in line at the pharmacy, pay more money...Such a waste of precious time, money & sick leave."


"I'm 35, female, I took Wellbutrin December to May this year to treat major OCD, depression and ADD. The main effects I experienced: Slight decrease in depression/OCD. Did not make me more social or "feel good" mood-wise. Easier to concentrate at work. Definitely increased ability to work hard and be more competitive and confident. Better able to stand up for myself and express what I want. Heightened sexual drive.
However, I had 5-6 major anger out-bursts with people in my life, during this time. Screamed at someone, slapped someone, yelled, wrote a nasty letter. I've never, ever in my life had anger issues. A friend experienced the same thing on Wellbutrin, with the anger. I'm currently decreasing my dose, and may go off the drug completely"


"I love this medicine. The chronic back pain disappears and tramadol doesn't provide any drowsiness."


"Effexor has been the most effective antidepressant for me. I've tried 5  SSRI's. Effexor doesn't make me lazy or spaced out. I feel it helps my cognitive functioning, as well as focus, motivation and memory. I will go off effexor for periods of time, plenty of time for my brain/body to reset, but I keep finding it better to be on Effexor. It's helped me to not be so negative, irritable and just miserable overall. I can feel its slight pain killing effects as well. It keeps me doing things instead of laying in bed ruminating negative thoughts. Side effects for me are constipation and lower libido. Miralax fixes the first one. As for the second one, before Effexor I wasn't socializing at all anyways, so the I can handle that side effect."


"Did not finish the bottle because I  immediately felt the urge. Had a lot of cramps but listened to music to get my mind off of it. Started around 6:30pm kept getting up to use restroom. Felt good after two hours. Give yourself enough time. Definitely worth it!"


"Vivid dreams, nightmares, night terrors, sleep paralysis, frequent awakenings during sleep, thought blocking, memory lapses, word retrieval problems, concentration. Sleep disorders eventually fade but they were certainly debilitating. After 200 mg my mother reported I had strange behavior a few times that I don't remember. Besides these side-effects it has a very noticeable effect on depression. I would risk all those adverse reactions for this pill. Saved my life."


"Noticing that I hadn't had a bowel movement in almost 6 days I purchased this product and took 2 around 3 am. I woke up around 8:30am with the most pain I've ever felt in my life. I gave child birth natty rally with no medicines but this by far felt almost the same. I felt nauseous and had frequent flow of bowel movements. I got sweaty hot then so cold I would shiver in a matter of seconds apart. I even felt faint and my vision got blurry. After drinking 2 bottles of water I felt somewhat of a relief in pain but not 100%. If you need a bowel movement this is your product but it HURTS! Try stool softener instead."


"I started Lamictal at 25 mg and was instructed to titrate up to 100 mg.  As soon as I got to 50mg, I got the rash. I was told to go back down to 25 instead of stopping completely. 2 weeks later I had a stiff neck, sore throat, burning eyes, mouth sores, red purple rash came back worse than before.  I was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. The most painful thing I've ever been through! I am still recovering after being discharged from the hospital a week ago."


"I have taken it at least 10 times.  It is very expensive.  And it worked only 1 out of the 10 doses.  I am now trying to avoid caffeine and aspirin which is very difficult to do and will see if it works better. "


"The actual insertion wasn’t bad, they numb your arm and you don’t feel anything but a slight pressure. You should be on your period when you get the implant. The first month, I was bleeding EVERY SINGLE DAY. It was very light but annoying. I was getting ready to have it removed but it stopped. I haven’t bled since, and it’s been a little over 5 months now. I don’t have any symptoms or problems. Overall, I’m very happy with Nexplanon and will probably get a new one implanted when the 3 years is up."


"I was prescribed Fastin for weightloss . The prescription pills worked great not a single bad side effect I lost over 50 lbs in about 4 months.  It gave me energy to start working out and WOW did my concentration for work improve .   However the pills were costly and given out in office only. So every month it was 40 for the Dr visit and weigh in and another 40 for 1 months worth of pills .    When I was unable to afford this regimen I looked for cheaper alternatives. I got some over the counter bottle of FASTIN I bought 2 bottles.  These are unhealthy, way over caffinated Crap! I had gotton very ill half way in to taking the first bottle and had to stop bcaz jitters, headache, paranoia racing heart !!! My advise pay for the real stuff."


"Much more expensive than the Miralax prep. I paid ~$80 out-of-pocket. I did like the fact that you only drink 10 ounces. (split in 2 doses) Then you follow up with clear liquids of your choice. The orange flavor was tolerable. I was instructed to take the 2nd dose at 8pm. I woke up at 3pm with almost unbearable stomach cramps. I've had a baby & kidney stones and the pain rated right up there! This was my 4th colon prep and I have never had this experience before. I got a thorough cleansing but don't know if that sort of pain is worth having this prep."


"I broke my ankle in 4 places.  I was given an injection of this in the ER so they could do a closed reduction of my fracture.  Despite being given 4 shots total, I didn't get any relief."


"I got my first Nexplanon in 2013, for the first year and half no periods at all. Then all of a sudden i started getting them again. Sometimes every few months, sometimes for a month straight, but it doesnt really bother me. I do have mood swings occasionally. I'm tired a lot but other than that no issues. So i recently got my second one put in, although it hurt when the first one was taken out,and i have a nice size bruise; ive not had any issues yet. I have had weight gain but that just started a year ago and it could have been change of job (desk job now)  or im getting older and i just cant eat the same junk i use too."


"I recently found out I had the std and was treated asap with 500mg azithromycin I was prescribed 2 of those pills and got sick as soon as I took them, lasted for about 2 hours but everything's better. if you aren't feeling well try eating something."


"I have dealt with constipation for years. I have no other health issues and am at a normal weight. Even when eating very healthy, lots of veggies, fruit and fiber, no processed food and drinking lots of water,  there are problems. I hate laxatives and stool softeners. I heard being low in magnesium can cause chronic constipation, so I thought I’d try milk of magnesia. It has changed my life. It does not give me diarrhea, it allows me to eliminate normally like I did when I was younger. I take 30 ml every night and have two normal bowel movements the next morning between wake up and about noon. I can go to the bathroom completely too, without feeling like there’s always more there that won’t come out. I highly recommend it for a gentle solution"


"I have been back and forth from rehabs, to meetings, to sobriety, and back. I understand some of the reviews about the long term use, it's like not wanting to peel off the bandaid. The truth is that the wound under my bandaid wasn't healed. It was some what of a security for me. The security was as long as I had urges I stayed on ( one strip was the highest I ever went) I wanted sobriety in the worst way and had great responsibilities in my life that a relapse would take away. I stayed on for a little over a year and the majority of the time I was on a super slow taper- taking one away per month. Before I knew it I was off and had a great fellowship a list of meetings a car a wife and a house."


"Knee pain for years. This medicine has worked wonders. I have taken diclofenac before but never worked like this!"


"Ohhhh what a relief like a miracle am worried about long term effects. So far it's been wonderful allowing me to do a lot without pain"


"Paxil completely changed my life. I could not go out because I feared everything. My panic attacks were the worst. After two weeks of taking the medicine I started feeling so well I could not believe it."


"After about a year with this, I went to see a doctor & I was just diagnosed with pustular psoriasis - palms of hands and bottom of feet only. Before seeing a doctor, I started juicing heavily - 200lbs (no, that's not a typo) of carrots in three weeks & added green juices to my regimen as well. My hands had completely cleared and my feet were almost completely clear. But because of another issue, I went to my doctor - and because of the then upcoming tests I backed off of my juicing completely. The psoriasis came back on my hands and feet. While I wasnt juicing, I figured I would find out what it was. Doc gave me the Clobex spray. For the immediate painful inflammation problems in my feet caused by the psoriasis, this stuff is AWESOME."


"Omg my vagina was on fire!!! On day 2 :( this is a torture! I rather give birth without epidural, so unbearable the burning. I took Motrin, I applied ice pack and vagisil maximum strength, finally calmed down after 2 hours. I really really really hope after 3rd day it goes away."


"I've been on this pill for over 5 months and it is a nightmare! The second month I had severe, severe nausea every day until I started taking my pill right before I went to bed. I have breakthrough bleeding every month and it's now on a regular cycle. I get my period Wednesday of the second week and it stops around Monday of the FOURTH WEEK. Plus I also get it the last 3 or 4 days on the placebo pills. However, no weight gain."


"VERY good medication! I had uncontrolled Crohn's for many years (no medicine would work for me).  My gastroenterologist decided to try this one and it was a life saver.  I couldn't go out before (even for groceries!). It didn't take very long to get the full effects from it and though the cost is higher than with the other medicines, I am more than willing to pay it to get my life back.  I could only get relief from prednisone before this medicine came along, but had terrible side effects from it.  Highly recommended for anyone looking for some relief for Crohn's.  Good luck to all with this debilitating disease."


"I began breaking out like crazy within a week of starting this."


"I've tried everything for my skin condition. My sister gave me a bottle of Nizoral. All it took is one application and my skin is cleared up."


"Only have taken one dose. Best way to describe the taste is liquid version of chewable cherry aspirin. Not a bad taste if its one tiny tablet quite another thing to taste it in a glass of water that you have to chug. Had to resort to straw. Though I dont know how I am going to handle round two, because at the moment the thought of drinking water makes me want to hurl, there are worse tasting things so I willl march on."


"I have been on Amitriptyline for only 5 days for chronic low back and leg pain that has plagued me for years, to the point of sleep and work related disruptions. I've popped a zillion pain killers and anti-inflammatories. Now taking only 10 mg of this medicine at night, no other medicines, and I feel better than I have in years, am virtually pain free and feel very energetic. I'd say it's a miracle. I wish it had been prescribed years ago."


"I went on Dyazide for high blood pressure; it was seriously high. It was still a little bit high so the doctor put me on Dyazide. My resting heart rate was also consistently above 100, probably around 120.  Now, I have normal blood pressure and normal resting heart rate.  There were no noticeable side effects.  I am very happy with my hypertension and tachycardia medicines."


"I am new to this, but want to share. I am 50, smoked heavily almost 40 years.
have tried to quit many times, but never could go more than a couple days. I took Chantix exactly as prescribed set my quit date (8 days), now I am smoke free for 10 days with no negative side affects. But, I will say, I don't drink or have other forms of addiction. Chantix makes me feel like I never smoked before, on a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a 20! I recommend it to anyone who wants to quit!"


"I've tried gabapantin , cymbalta (not bad & not good) , clonazepam for sleeping and relaxing, and many other drugs. None of them was helping me . Now I take tramadol 50mg every day . It just helps me to keep my normal life . With higher dose  the pain completely goes away but I  have other side effects . If you decided to use this drug keep the low dose . I hoped I could find a better way because when I take my pill , I can't have dairy  because it takes the effect of the drugs down. I hope you all get better soon  with no pain and no drugs"


"Since beginning Letairis 3 months ago, my blood pressure has reduced and my exercise capabilities are better. I still have shortness of breath, but not nearly as quickly as I did before the medication. The 6 minute walk was better with walking further and faster. Side effects are minimal so far."


"Today was first day of use (15.7 mg), after switching from Adderal 30 mg daily. Could not tell I had taken anything at all. My thinking is no more clear. I have zero energy. Vyvance caused a tazer-like spasm down my spine, when I tried it a few years ago. Adderal has become less effective, but does still help me to focus."


"I had a series of TIA's almost 10 years ago.  After Numerous Drs and hospitals I went to the Mayo Clinic.  After many tests they diagnosed the problem and prescribed Aggrenox.  I had some mild headaches the first few weeks.  I have been TIA free for almost a decade."


"Actually I was using Mucinex to control a nagging night time cough. Although I had extreme pain in my ankles and legs EVERY SINGLE DAY, I never dreamed that Mucinex would have any effect as to helping that. I took a dose of the Mucinex FastMax just before I went to bed and WOW, no cough AND no leg pain at all that night, at last I was pain free! I know it had to be the Mucinex because absolutely nothing else had made a difference! I will keep some on hand to use from now on. I hope this helps someone else also. Thank you."


"I've been taking Ritalin for about 4 months now and it has helped me immensely. I'm a college student and suffer from ADD, Major Depressive Disorder and OCD. I was put on this during a hospitalization because in the past I was on Concerta and it worked wonders. So being on this medication I have been able to concentrate better on my schooling and other tasks. The downfall with this med is that it lasts for about 5 hours before it wears off. The other downfall is that I am recovering from an eating disorder and the loss of appetite makes it hard to want to eat."


"I had taken Micardis for about 3 years, starting from 40mg and recently 80mg. My doctor said the drug also helped prevent cardiovascular disease. The initial 40mg went well without any side effects. Blood pressure was consistently 130-140/80-90. A few months ago when I turned 38, during my routine blood pressure checks, I noticed that it was 140-150/90-100 even with the 40mg pill. Monitored this for about 2 weeks and it remained thereabouts. After consulting my doctor, he recommended a higher dosage of 80mg. It worked, and the pressure stabilized at 70-90/120-140. However, I did notice a slight discomfort in my respiratory tract or somewhat a mile heartburn (I think!)."


"I developed tardive dyskinesia of the toes, constant akathesia and inability to sit still. I stopped the medicine weeks ago and I still am moving. "


"So this is day 2 after getting Paragard and am still in pain. The insertion was unbelievably bad! No kids and already heavy cycle to start. I have many tattoos so I can take the pain but I am glad that its over with. The cramps are painful and come and go! I am hopeful and will stick this out bc I can't have any hormonal bc any more due to migraines with aura and possibility of stroke with use. I can't wait for this pain to go away!"


"I've been on Tri-Sprintec and it has been good for me. I've been getting my period regularly but my skin is very important to me. I've been getting so much more acne than before I started taking it. I am no longer on them. "


"I had the Implanon put in 6 months after having my son in 09. It didn't hurt when they put it in just a little sore. After that I let my body get adjusted to it but on down the line my periods were light and only last 3-7 days and I go a whole month without having a period. The only bad part about the birth control is that I have very bad mood swings, and my acne comes and goes and I have gained weight and I go to the gym every night but no changes// uggggh."


"I have been prescribed lorazepam since I was first diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II with Anxiety 6 years ago. I have been taking it on and off for 6 years. I take on average a 0.5 mg pill a day (usually before bed) and have not had any problems with addiction, side effects, etc. It really helps me fall asleep and feel relaxed when I am stressed out. Also works well for extreme irritability. I would definitely recommend this medication."


"I started taking it on May 8 2009 and I went in for my first weigh in on May 19th and I lost 12 pounds.  So far it has been working for me. I started at 317lbs and now as of May 23 I am 300lbs so I have lost 17 pounds total. The only thing about it that I don't really like is that my mouth gets dry, which I guess is kind of good because then you have to drink lots of water. So far I like it and it's working for me."


"Ok back in May, I decided I wanted to get back on birth control. On June 10th I had gone to get on the first day of my period for the month. I had gotten it and it burned like hell when getting put in my arm. But once the burning stop (after a few days) I felt alright physically but it had made me pretty emotional for the next few weeks. Then July 10-11th came around and I started my period and thought maybe it takes time to get adjusted well... I'm now into month 4 of this constant bleeding.. And it's rarely ever red. It's a dark almost black brown with globs of I don't know what (maybe blood clots?) and I didn't go back to get my second shot because the bleeding freaked me out but it's still going.. And I don't know if that's a bad sign.."


"When I started this medication, I actually thought I either had the flu or food poisoning because the side effects were so bad that I didn't realize it was just from the aubra.  I had severe stomach issues, sweating, and as the week went on, I had vision problems and an extreme headache that was getting worse instead of better.  Thanks to other reviews on this site, I realized that it could be from this pill and stopped taking it.  I already feel much better."


"After a few decades of high blood pressure, my new doctor switched me to Bystolic.  2 days later, I was within normal range for the first time.  I absolutely love the results of this med.  I have had very vivid dreams, insomnia, and tiredness during the day.  I was willing to deal with that.  Here's the problem...I started with a "coupon" which was to make my maximum monthly cost $30.  I filled the prescription in April, and it cost $30, but in May, it was $65.  The pharmacy was told that the coupon "changed" May 1.  I called the coupon administration office, and was told the same thing.  However, the coupon says right on the back that it is valid until December 31.  I feel I was deceived! I have asked my doc to switch me to something else."


"I have been on this drug for about 3.5 months now. I was on Aromasin (exemestane) for 2/5 years prior to starting letrozole. I was so hopeful that some of the horrible side effects would not affect me like they did on the exemestane...and for a while, it was not too bad. Now, in month 3, the side effects of severe joint pain, brain fog and shortness of breath are back with a vengeance and the last 3 times my blood pressure was taken, it was inching back up even though I started BP meds after the exemestane raised my BP. I never had any issues with my BP prior to taking these aromatase inhibitors. I guess my PCP will have to raise my dose of BP meds. I am also peeing constantly on letrozole and my hair is coming out more on my brush! UGH!"


"I have chronic insomnia, have had for years. I think Klonopin does a good job for primary insomnia, I take 2 mg an hour before bed."


"Please don't use this rubbish!!! I've had an ongoing Y.I. ever since several days after a hydrodistention and cystoscopy. I was prescribed two doses of diflucan. I've only had one other Y.I. before this and the diflucan healed me right up. Not this time though... This time the diflucan took care of the overbearing symptoms but left me still with a rash and some annoying itchiness which my doctor implied was still related to the Y.I. ...She recommended that I use miconazole to eradicate any enduring symptoms. I just started my first of a three day application and will not be finishing it after spending 30 mins trying by any means to get this fiery junk out of me. The itch no longer ignorable either."


"I have been on Lutera for over a year now and it has worked great. There have been no mood swings, no weight gain and I have seen a decrease in my period cramps and the length of my period. In the first few months, I did have break through bleeding but that went away by the third month. I take my pill at 8 pm every night, a few times later (but still within a 3 hr window) and have not gotten pregnant though I have had unprotected sex on more than one occasion. I would recommend to anyone."


"I have suffered from hemorrhoids/piles for many years.  Have tried all the over the counter stuff (prep-h and even herbals like Pilex) - all did very little.  New doc had me try proctofoam hc for a pretty serious flair up.  Within one day major progress.  This stuff really works.  I highly recommend it (plus a high fiber diet)."


"I've been on Paxil since I was 19. I am now 34. This medication has saved my life. I have read a ton of negative comments about Paxil and I truly believe it is not for everyone. It either works great or not. For me life before Paxil was horribly scary. I had massive panic disorder and was sheltered in my home all the time. I used to struggle with a few of the side effects of Paxil such as decreased sex drive and the feeling of nausea. However I have learned over the last 15 years of being on it, how to change the side effects through other positive reinforcements such as meditation and positive thinking. I no longer have the side effects. Perhaps 15 year has helped with that too. I stayed on Paxil when I had all three of my children."


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"I take 150mg at night. It makes me drowsy, along with a 0.5mg alprazolam I can finally get at least 5-6 hours of sleep at night. I did not know how ill my disorder was making me until I was on this medication and the prescriber that I was seeing let me lapse because I missed my appointment for a refill. Within a couple weeks, I wanted to put my jacket on and run away, thought about running into traffic, real manic, racing thoughts while feeling depressed. I never knew how sick I was for all of those years until I was on the Trileptal and felt what "healthy" was like. Thankfully, found a new doctor and back on it and do not plan on stopping, ever!"


"Was prescribed Nucynta for back pain after informing the doctor of my weird reactions to various medications.  The first 100mg dose I took threw me into a near panic attack and caused some crazy depersonalization and audible hallucinations. I ended up sleeping for nearly two days after that dose.

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"Besides the side effects Abilify for Psychoaffective disorder has worked miracles for me. PEACE OF MIND."


"I found this drug increases appetite rapidly and is very sedating, I do not feel it has worked for depression or anxiety, I am on the maximum dose and take it alongside another anti depressant. I have taken for approx 12 months, I am now reducing with the aim of stopping due to the weight gain and lack of real benefit."


"It caused tummy aches for my 6 year old"


"I have been on Prozac 40 mg for 10 weeks now, I feel super great. I was taking Xanax too but I feel I don't need to take my Xanax any more. Prozac has been working for me just great! The first week I was feeling terrible anxiety, numbness in my face, dry mouth, fears. It was crazy but at day 9th I started to feel more focused, so now it's been 10 weeks and I feel how I used to feel before, just great. So please just hang in there, give Prozac at least 2 weeks to kick in."


"I started taking Cialis 5mg for BPH about 18 months ago.  I had been taking all the other FDA approved drugs (alpha blockers) like Avodart and various others.  They did not help at all.  My Doctor suggested I try Cialis 5mg to help shrink my enlarged prostate.  Within a few weeks the number of night time urinations dropped by about 30%.  After a year, I was only getting up once a night.  By 18 months I was sleeping all night.  The daytime urination urges also dropped by the same amounts.  I had few, if any, bad side effects. It did produce very firm errections!  My doctor has stated that my prostate is in great condition and is normal in size. For the record, I am a fit 66 years old and now sleep all night!"


"Loss of appetite but seizure free"


"Tried ivf 4 times to no avail. Took this the fifth time and it worked! I was never diagnosed with pcos.Don't think I have it. Don't know why metformin worked but it is awesome. Makes me feel full and gives me diarrhea but whatever."


"As a "thick file" patient, after nearly thirty years of suffering through dozens of combinations of drugs for TRMDD, and this little gem has had an impact far exceeding any other treatment.  One milligram Rexulti as an adjunct to 60 mg mirtazapine/200 mg bupropion has given me a chance to move forward.  Reduced dependency on alprazolam, nicotine, ethanol in the first thirty days.  Am hoping fervently that there's not a "poop-out" potential with Rexulti, and am making hay while the sun shines.  My psychiatrist is shaking is head, having seen likewise highly significant movement in a good number of long-time treatment resistant patients, because "on paper, it looks just like Abilify".  Not placebo effect in my case."


"My daughter has autism and when she is sick she will not swallow anything. The only way to get rid of her sore throat or fever is to use Feverall."


"I’m a 43 year old guy living in the uk. I’ve been a regular big drinker since the age of 24.  Always liked the buzz I got off drinking, always drank till I was totally out of it.
Done drink driving four times, the last time I should have been banged up but somehow got away with it, bolloxed up a few relationships along the way through it. In the early years it was fun but it’s destroyed and damaged the last 10 years of my life. Currently in a relationship with someone I love very much and respect a great deal, I’m doing this for both of us. My GP wouldn’t
prescribe so going through a referred clinic to get campral after hearing all these uplifting sucess stories from people. Hope it works for me as it did for you. Getting it this Friday"


"I do have really bad insomnia (for the past 6 years) but this was prescribed to me for daytime use to help keep me calm. It in no way makes me sleepy but works great for my ADHD. I have also gained nearly 10 pounds in only 2 weeks. I'm not a normal eater, usually I only eat dinner, but on this medicine I seem to have doubled what I would normally eat. I'm addressing that issue now. Good calming down medicine I must say."


"The side effects (well for me ) were unbearable. I had tingling in my feet and finger tips. Sharp pain from my finger tips to my wrist. I had sharp pain from my toes to my  heel. It caused Thrush in my mouth. Caused trouble swallowing and chewing."


"This is my second week of Xenical and I have had no side effects at all. I am sticking to weight watchers pro points diet and going to gym three times a week. I have not weighed myself yet but I can feel the difference in my clothes already. Looking to my next weigh in. My start weight was 14st 3lbs."


"Bactrim is absolutely amazing for acne.. I had seen 4 different dermatologists by the time I was 17. My face acne has been considered mild, but my acne on my back and chest is moderate to severe. They tried many oral and topical medications, creams/gels on me. Nothing worked. Then finally the last dermatologist I found, he prescribed me to Bactrim 160/800. I can't remember how long I was on it the first time before it kicked in and started working, but I was on it for 2-3 years with absolutely perfect skin. I recently got pregnant and had to stop taking it. My acne slowly came back. Now, I had my son a month ago. My acne is back and is awful. I was able to get prescribed Bactrim again 2 weeks ago (apparently it's safe while nursing). I'm still anxiously waiting for it to kick in.. But I have hope, and know it will. I highly recommend!!"


"I've been on the patch for 13 years. It's been amazing. No real side effects except for slight mood change before my period is due. My periods are shorter, lighter and I always know when it's coming. No weight gain. My skin is flawless. It's rare I get a pimple and if I do it clears up quickly with no marks. I love this form of birth control and would highly recommend it."


"I have been using Exubera from its first availability and it has greatly improved my sugar level.  It's much easier than using injections.  I will be eagerly awaiting its future and hope that another drug company will be interested in supplying it as Pfizer has decided to no longer make it."


"Did wonders for tryglicerides.   Also lowered LDL.   Did not raise HDL"


"I have degenerative discs. I was given injections of Decadron near the area. Within a week I almost went crazy!! Felt like I was running for my life all the time. The doctors have no clue what this does to your brain, nor how to reverse its affects.

Do not take this."


"Have had chronic pain since I was 14 (now 60). Have tried every RX suggested, multiple pain clinics, too many surgeries to count, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, with nothing gained but side effects or increasing tolerance. I have been taking Oxycontin for 10 yrs and have since been able to put the pain on a back burner and get back to my life. The 'pendulum swings' as they say, continued back & forth medical opinions on treatment of chronic pain. The insurance companies now seem to be in complete control again and cost becomes the number one consideration in prescribed treatment. Matters not what my Dr. says or recommends, the cost is such that as of this month I can no longer take Oxycontin. I am so tired, back to bed I go"


"For 10 years, I have had heartburn which I was self-treating with anything I could find (not good).  Five years ago, I saw a Doctor and was prescribed every medicine on the market. The latest was Prilosec, which I have been taking for 2 years and was helping but the past year the dosages kept going up and the medicine no longer worked. I was literally drinking massive amounts of Maalox each day.  The chest pains, coughing, hoarseness and heartburn is not bad that I can't stand it.  I will be having reflux surgery on November 15th but my GI Doctor prescribed Dexilant and told me to give it a try. Dexilant is the miracle I was waiting for. It produced a bronchial cough but I was willing to put up with that. I still need surgery but highly
recommend Dexilant."


"I've been on contrave for about 6 weeks. I've dropped only about 5 pounds. I could not handle the severe nauseousness so I only take 3 pills a day. 4 is too much for me. But this pill does curve my appetite after about 10 minutes of eating."


"Its been two weeks since I started taking Trazodone. I started taking 100mg, slept great but woke up with headaches and pain in neck that lasted throughout the day. Switched to taking half a pill, seems plenty but dizzy and slowness at times during the day. Waiting for better effects."


"Now, I know what its like to be a down spout."


"Sadly it doesn't worked at all."


"Presented with sever pain in my left rib cage. This pain started after I bent over to pick up something out of the ocean. Felt a pop which caused sever pain under my left rib cage. Breathing, moving, walking, getting up and down all caused sever pain that made me cry out. On the forth day I finally went to see if a th was broken. The Doctor ordered X-rays and gave me a shot of Toradol in the hip.  Also gave me a script for Percoset which I have not taken yet. Within an hour I had some relief from the pain and was able to breath with only moderate pain. It is now 8 hours later and I still have only a little pain.  So thankful for this medication."


"I take Skelaxin on occasion when my back has been stressed from excessive use, having 2 bulging discs.  When stressed, my back tenses and I have severe back pain.  One pill for about two days always relieves the pain and I get back to normal.  The only side effect I get is flushing of my face."


"I break a 50 mg tablet in half and take the half every other day.  It really works and I find I need to increase my liquid intake particularly on the days I take the 1/2 tablet otherwise I tend to have some muscular cramping.  This is especially true in leg muscles."


"I was taking a combination estrogen patch along with a progesterone pill. My insurance decided they would no longer cover the progesterone so my Doctor put me on norethindrone. I have been taking it for 3 weeks and I finally realized yesterday what was happening to me. I have been in such a horrible mood that I cant stand myself. I am sick to my stomach, my blood sugar dropped, I cant sleep, it has been a nighmare. I am better off just going through menopause the natural way."


"I have been on Fluoxetine for about 3 months after being diagnosed with Dysthymia( 40 year old male ) and can positively say that it has improved my quality of life. In retrospect, I have felt "dysthymic" probably since early adulthood, and it took me so long to find out why I felt this way. It was only after doing my own internet searches that I found a condition which was exactly how I had been feeling for so long (..and this is the important point to note about Dysthymia - many people have it for so long, that they just accept that the depressive feelings etc. are part of their personality). I had a few side effects early on - mainly nausea, but that subsided after a couple of weeks. After a very long time in my life - I feel positive!"


"I have used this on the entire family because otc treatments are not effective now. It doesn't work at all! After leaving it 10 min as instructed I still pulled out 2 live adults from my kids."


"I have osteoarthritis in both knees. I had a torn meniscus repaired in my left knee a year ago. My knees were killing me. The surgery provided some relief but they both hurt constantly and going upstairs or an incline was awful! I had my first of 3 injections last week. The shot was uncomfortable but bearable. My knees hurt pretty bad for the first few days after the shot. Now almost a week later my knees feel so much better. It's unbelievable. I had learned to deal with pain when I stood from sitting and pain when I sat down! To not feel the pain when I stand is amazing! I highly recommend the injections!"


"The 15 mg did nothing for me. Doc increased it to 30. I take on an empty stomach because that's the only way it hits me. Yes there are vivid dreams but after 43 years of never feeling I got to the dream stage I love the dreams! I've been on ambien. Another good one but only lasts a couple hours. This should keep you sleeping all night. I do notice a little irrability first thing in a.am but within an hour I'm fine. I've also been on sonata, Lunesta and belsomra that did nothing for me. This drug won't knock you out. You just feel that heavy eyes feeling. High recommend!"


"I was on Effexor and Wellbutrin for several years and I have gained 20 lbs.  That made me more depressed about myself.  I told the PA I would like to try a new generation of anti depressants to see if anything changes.  It has been a week and I feel great ! My anxiety has been greatly reduced! It is like how amazing life is without being afraid or worrying about everything. I still take the Wellbutrin and that is all I want to take.  She wants to add Ability, that has so many bad side effects...it something to celebrate to not force a smile....good luck"


"This medication has worked great for me. I was feeling pretty well with Prozac, but had to switch doses from 20mg to 40mg. The main reason I got off Prozac was because I had NO appetite and lost 17 lbs which, in my case, was a bad thing since I was already skinny and wanted to bulk up. I switched to Remeron, which not only made me feel better mood wise, but increased my appetite and helped me sleep great! It's a 3-in-1 drug for me. It also helped a bit for my anxiety. Only have been taking it for about three weeks so I hope my mood, sleep, anxiety, and appetite stay this way."


"It is my wonder pill."


"I've been using Simponi for Psoriatic Arthritis for 5 months.  Before that I was using Enbrel.  I had a small amount of psoriasis on my scalp before starting Simponi and now I have much more.  I like the once a month injection but believe I'll be returning to Enbrel soon as I believe it did a better job."


"i was diagnosed in 2009. Started atripla in 2012. No side effects that I could feel and last lab in June 2015 viral load <20 no detectable and CD4 1192. I feel great and love only having to take one pill a day"


"I have suffered every month, for years with a yeast problem. Avoiding sex, chocolate and wine were hardly a solution for me! These are the important ingredients you should be taking:

1. Eat yogurt & cereal on an empty stomach.

2. Take an acidophillus supplement.

This made me NORMAL. Hooooray!"


"Day after my girlfriend period finish we made a mistake, after 7 hours she take the Plan B pill and after 5 days she have her period again. I was trying to find the right pill for this situation and the reviews help me a lot, that's why I'm writing this review. It's impossible not to worry, but all I can say that this Plan B is working!"


"I was going to get this procedure done!!!!! Thanks to reading everyone's comments I am now not. So now I have  one still in a box that it came in."


"My 8 year old was put on Keppra for complex partial seizures.  Except for some initial tiredness in the first two weeks she has had no side effects.  She takes 250mg twice a day.  She even won her age group in a 1mile race two weeks ago and her competitive soccer team won their soccer tournament this weekend thanks to some of the goals she scored.  I have noticed no difference in her school work or personality.  I am so thankful for this medicine that my daughter can continue her active life seizure free."


"I am a 28 years old and have acne. I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed this to me. I used it for about 4 months and it did nothing for me.  It is expensive even with insurance."


"I am rating this drug a 5 at this point because it has neither been a good experience, nor a bad one. Today is the 7 day mark for me. My weight has not budged since day one, but it's only a week in. I'm drinking a LOT more water and trying to make wise meal choices. I seem to get full with less food than before I started Belviq, but I am hungry most of the time. I am also on the brink of falling asleep all day long. I can't seem to really wake up, truly, until about 2:00 in the afternoon ('I'm up at 5:30 during the week).  I am hopeful based on what I've read online about the drug, but so far for me personally - no suppression of appetite, substantial reduction in energy level and no weight loss :O("


"I had a bad reaction to an anti-inflammatory misdiagnosed as bipolar.  This medicine causes psychosis in an individual wrongly prescribed it."


"I have been on this medicine for about a week now. I was on it before for about 3-4 years. After the inital side effects which lasted probably about a month the only one that lasted was that I had a lot of energy, which always isn't so bad. Everyone reacts to medicines differently though. I didn't have such a bad experience with this one."


"I've had the Nexplanon in for about 7 months now. In the beginning, my period was VERY IRREGULAR which was quite irritating being as though I had just switched from the pill, with whichI I was skipping my period altogether. (I stopped using the pill Levora due to excessive nausea). After the irregular, CONSTANT, bleeding stopped, it's been GREAT TO ME! I don't have to worry about it, the bleeding has stopped (so far altogether, but it's only been near 2 months), I have no nausea from it, no known side effects honestly. No weight change, I don't feel moody, anxious, or depressed (like i did on Levora) so it's currently amazeballs. I would've given this a 10 rating, but that bleeding in the beginning was beyond aggravating. STICK IT OUT!"


"They do work wonders for not being a narcotic...Be careful thou I took to many one time and was at the bank teller booth and I couldn't speak. The guy behind me told the teller I was having a stroke but I don't remember anything but waking up in the emergency room with an accidental overdose. They do work but if your an addict be careful.....They are very good for there purpose......."


"I tried the Climara Pro patches. They never stayed on for more than 2 days. "


"Worked really well after about 2 months my acne was a lot clearer. I hardly get acne any more. Hardly any irritation when I used the .01% and I've pretty bad reaction to other acne creams I've tried before."


"I was on this  medication for 1 year at 201lbs 5'3 age 23. I was down to 158 without going to the gym ever. The first three months were awful. Dizziness blurry vision but the first month had constant headaches. After that, I ate very little and got full fast. I even quit drinking. It also helped with my depression and energy. I been off of it for 6 months and have gained 10lbs. Food cravings and depression are back. Have to wait 6 months for an appointment to get a refill. I am dependent on it."


"I participated in the blind study at University hospital in Denver CO in the 90's. EF was 12%  was given 6 months to live in 1992 at 24 yrs old, a 6 month old daughter. I must have gotten the actual medicine in the trial. I was glad to participate, and was excited when FDA approved Coreg. I had gotten to over 400lbs. Now 22 years later my EF is 52% and weight 165 and a B.S. M.S. degree and working on Ph.D and watching my daughter do wonderful things. I'm grateful for Coreg and my awesome cardiac and PCP team."


"I had this birth control for a year back when it was "Implabon" and I loved it. No period or cramps or weight gain. Then I got it again a few years later and I've had a period since February, (its now august), and I'm now going through a pad every two hours, passing 15-20 blood clots a day. My doctor keeps asking me to wait and see if it regulates but I can't hold out much longer."


"My wife and I have smoked on and off for 30 years.  Chantix worked perfect for us.  Smoke free for a year. "


"Thanks to paxil (paroxetine) my life got basically destroyed.

I was depressed before taking it,  yes,  but i hadn't mood swings,  0 emotions,  sexual disfunctions,  cognitive issues,  tremors,  memory not working.

I feel like an empty shell.

Avoid please"


"Was treated with antidepressants and anti-psychotics for almost a year since the doctor's opinion was  that my symptoms of weight gain, lack of energy, depression and dizziness were due to psychosis. Only after a year I was given a blood test and told that I have autoimmune disease. No longer take any antidepressants or anti-psychotics, only take 12.5 mcg in the morning. Can now sleep 8 instead of 14 hours a day, feel awake during the day, have energy and willingness to do things. Definitely helped with depression and anxiety. If only the blood test was performed earlier!"


"I have had this for a year now and I can say it is a very effective birth control. Mine is in my arm at an angle though which scared me. One end was poking out and the other was so down in my arm I could barely feel it. My doctor said it was fine and over time it has levelled out for the most part. No bleeding for the first 6 months! After that the periods were light at first but are getting heavier. The first period after that 6 months was for a month straight. Then they were like 4-7 days once a month which is normal for me. currently on day 22 of a period. It feels like I am peeing my pants because the blood comes in waves and my uterus lining come off in huge chunks. Most part great birth control with disgusting periods."


"Had my first outbreak about two weeks ago, it was excruciatingly painful. Couldn't urinate without being In the bath tub or running water over the sores....this outbreak had been going on for a whole two weeks almost so I went to my doctor and she prescribed me valtrex 500mg 2x a day. By the second day of taking the medication the burning while urinating went away. I am now on day 6 and the sores are almost all gone, I have maybe one left but there's little to no feeling in it. This was my first outbreak and I just turned 21, it flared up right after I got the flu and had a high fever. Apparently hsv can stay dormant in your body for some time until your immune system is shot...but I'm finally feeling normal again and the meds for sure work"


"Has worked well to keep my sleep schedule on track for many years now. I also take ambien to help with sleep onset."


"I have been using Adipex for 6 wks almost 7 and I have lost 28 pds. My starting weight was 212lbs. I am now 184lbs. My goal is to be 150lbs. Only exercising a couple days a wk. Hope to be there soon! I am not hungry, I eat because I have to. The only side effect I have is dry mouth so far."


"I'm young and inexperienced w/ sex so when we decided to not use a condom I thought it might be worth it since I knew about Plan B. Let me tell you guys, don't plan on Plan B instead of condoms or other forms of birth control. I thought it was a good option (and spoiler alert: it worked!!) but I really regret relying on it. I waited about 20 hours to take it & the next night I realized the day we had sex was my most fertile day (my ovulation day). Then I read a bunch of articles online about Plan B being ineffective if taken during ovulation & I had A LOT of pregnancy symptoms: bad cramps, tender breasts, bloating, dizziness. I got my period 5 days earlier than scheduled after freaking myself out and feeling like absolute crap. Never again."


"This is the worst experience I have ever had with this medication omg I put it in and before I can close my eyes good I was on fire it's really bad I put a cold rag down there to see if I can get some relief but nothing is helping I would never recommend this product to any other person and I would never in my life use this again it has been over an hour and I'm still feeling the same I wish I would've  read the reviews first  MICONAZOLE1 is the worst I have ever had never again"


"I have been on Klonopin for over a decade with success from my previous anxiety, frustration & anger feelings. I rate this medication a nine because alone it's not 100% (it's used in adjuct with counseling & Sertraline). I take 2mg "in the morning" and the only side effect for me, is feeling like me again; relaxed, confident, alert and in control. The dosage is too much for most but for me (with a high tolerance) it keeps me in control. It's long lasting properties allow that I take it with breakfast, & coast all day/ night on it. I never notice an effect from it, until I don't take it: Then the anxiety, indecision with tiredness re-appears. So I'm on it for life, and that's okay."


"This drug is fantastic.  I had neuropathic pain and depression, due to the chronic pain, for over six months.  I tried NSAIDS and  other drugs which did little, if anything.  Cymbalta really saved me.  I tolerated it  well and had few side effects, dry mouth and a little wired for the first week on it but that was it.  It did reduce sexual performance and cause difficulty with orgasm, but it was worth it.  After 10 months I got off of it and everything returned but the pain. Fantastic."


"These eye drops have saved my itchy watery red eyes in a matter of seconds from the first application.  So thankful for this medicine it last me 24 hrs during hay fever and when the seasons and temperatures change . I only use these when i absolutely need it . The only con i would say is it can like most eye drops you get a nasty taste in your mouth due to drainage but it doesn't last that long its worth it to relieve my eyes from this torture of allergies.

P.s .. i suffer from seasonal allergies , dust and i have occular itching forget the techinal fancy name for it lol . I would definitely recommend this med."


"I have experienced chronic anxiety, panic attacks, and depression for 20+ years. I've been on several different medications over the years, but none of them worked entirely. My depression increased over the years, because I believed, nothing could help my problems. I was admitted to a psychiatric unit recently due to suicidal ideations. The attending doctor said he would like to start me on Effexor. I would not allow myself to read the side effects of this medicine, due to my anxiety and the possibility of developing psychosomatic symptoms. Within a week, I began feeling hope, excitement for life, and my anxiety was nearly gone! I've been on this medicine now for over a month, and I have never felt this good my entire life! Try this Med!!!"


"I had to go in another room and silently scream two nights in a row.  At least with child birth you get a break between contractions.  The next yeast infection I will be trying the pill or another brand.   I think it happened before but I attributed it to a bad YI, this one is in the beginning stages so I know its the product.   How can you sleep when you are burning?  Has anyone called Monistat?"


"Well, what can I say other than vomiting for 8 hours and pooping myself for a day after taking this pill. I need answers"


"I have taken Depakote ER for awhile with Lamictal. I have not had a seizure in 34 months. I do have hair loss and weight gain problem."


"After a battle with the local health authority I started to use the miracle drug Enbrel over 7 years ago and found immediate relief. I never took another of the numerous painkillers or other drugs I was taking until 2 months after I was changed over to Benepali in January 17. After complaining of Benapali not being as effective as Enbrel I had an appointment with the physio today, just 2 months since my last appointment. ALL of my measurements are lower than before i.e. I have lost movement and my pain scores have gone from all zeros to a mix up to 8. I'm hoping I can go back to Enbrel as it was so much more effective for me."


"Taking topiramate 50 mg daily plus phentermine 15mg daily (Qsyemia) combo plus weight watchers and walking.  Lost 50 pounds since mid-November.  this med combo works great! helps me not think about food all the time.  I was a snacker and will always be one, so I will probably be on this combo for a long, long time..."


"Cymbalta is one of the few medicines I have taken that really helps with my Fibromyalgia."


"I have been suffering with grief and loss.  I started with the 10 mg starter dose in AM then 20mg is most effective, 40mg is to strong a dose. Have some dry mouth. It is nice there is no Fluorine, Chlorine in the chemical monogram. I have taken many type of these drug class: Zoloft, Paxil, amityptamine, Latuda, Effexor, Seroquel, Invega, Zyprexa, Buspar, prozac, Abilify.

This one Viibryd has least side effects, with proper taper of the dose. And provide some relief to me, but not much. And that is better than most of this drug class. Cheers."


"It's only been 4 days... But wow! What a change! I cannot remember the last time I had this much energy. I actually WANT to get out of bed in the morning. I WANT to hang out with my friends. I feel... Happy and positive. I feel like it has been many many years since I've felt this way. So far I haven't had any negative side effects aside from the first two days with stomach upset. Will report back in 6 weeks or so when it will be in full effect!"


"I only take 5mg of Saphris in the morning plus Estroven that helps my anger and it has helped me a lot. I used to take 10mg but gave me suicidal thoughts so I just take 5mg in the morning only taking it day by day. "


"After 3 injections I  have  had almost  total clearing. The only  scales left  are a small  area on my lower back.  This  had worked incredibly well ."


"Horrible. Hamstring and calf pain started two days after beginning Cipro."


"I have had my Mirena in for 21/2 weeks.  Before that I was on the pill for many years.  I am 36 and have had 2 kids by C-section.  My periods have been heavier since I had kids and I don't want to have any more.  I also have slightly high blood pressure.  Doc suggested we do Mirena because it is used to treat heavy periods, has no estrogen (which can contribute to high blood pressure) and circulates progesterone only in the uterus rather than systemically.  The insertion was...um...awful, but quick.  After that, just some cramping for the rest of the day and light spotting.  I few days later I actually woke up with a sex drive!!  Haven't had a period yet, but still have occasional cramps.  Over all, has been a good choice so far."


"I was having heavy stress associated with my job in healthcare billing. My anxiety would go through the roof and I would have horrible acid reflux when my heart started to race. My doctor pointed out that it was the stress that was causing these anxiety peaks and recommended I take Zoloft.

I have been taking a 100mg dose in the mornings for the last 11 days. The first 2-3 days my stomach felt bad and I was very mellow, but soon after the symptoms started to go away .

Now I only notice that I wake in the morning with my teeth clenched tightly for some reason. It doesn't really bother me too much. It's just a weird feeling that I have little control over.

My stress has changed very little and I keep wondering if this medicine works."


"I use 100mg at night to help me sleep.  It has helped a lot.  Only one drawback bad breath all the time."


"Got headaches and felt tired constantly so I switched to Prozac."


"Last year, I gained around 20 lbs. in about two months, and I would be fine one minute, the next I would feel like crying. I was losing my hair at an, exponential, rate. For years, I was cold all the time.  I had no energy and would run out of breath easily.  My Doctor diagnosed me with numerous problems including having Hypothyroidism. She started me on Levothyroxine, which made me ill.  As is my way, I did research and found out about Armour. Within two weeks, without my saying a word to her, she told me she was prescribing Armour Thyroid 15 MG. What a difference! I got my life back. I'm now on 30MG. once a day. I am a staunch believer in natural treatment, and Armour is natural."


"I was diagnosed with pcos a few weeks ago after never having regular periods. I was put on provera to make me bleed 3 weeks later and still no bleeding.With  metformin I haven't had any side effects and haven't lost any weigh and still no pregnancy. feeling very down about this I'm only 22. "


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I took my first dosage at 6pm, 2 hrs. ago. I breathed through my mouth, so all I tasted was slightly grapey, slightly salty. I drank the 32 oz of water in 15 minutes. No cramps or nausea. I ate very lightly yesterday and just drank liquids today. I take my second dose an hour from now, and don't think I'll have any problems."


"Taking Macroboid has saved my life! I have been prone to UTIs since I was sexually active and have had bladder infections by whole life. I have tried everything from Cipro (makes my feet swollen) to Bactrum (doesn't cure) amongst many others. I was very surprised by the other reviews so felt the need to write one because it has been the best medication to help prevent me from getting another UTI- as long as I take food with it, I am fine."


"I have had major cholesterol problems my entire life and over 30 years ago had quadruple bypass. I have been on every medication known to doctors and had minimal benefit from statins. I have been on Repatha for over 2 years and can confirm that it is a wonder drug for me with no side effects. I only hope that the pricing will get reasonable and our insurance will start to cover this amazing drug that really works."


"Been on it for about a month now. Was on 30mg, now on 60mg so far feel a little better but not much. Hopefully will improve. Side effects: night sweats, tremors, a little nausea paranoia and anxiety."


"I was placed under general anesthesia for surgery.  In recovery the tube placed in my throat for inhalation had not been removed before I woke up.   I was in a panic.  I was screaming in my head that I can suffocating and yet in reality no one could hear me.  I had been given dilaudid along with a few other medications.  Later in my hospital room I where I was again given dilaudid.  I was not able to get anyone's attention, but felt that if I fell asleep I would never wake up.  Either the experience or the medication caused me to have to concentrate on just breathing.  For pain it was great, but for breathing it seems like a nightmare."


"It's a strange little med. You won't always notice it until you come around to a point where you should feel anxious, stressed or depressed and you don't.

There isn't an "aha" moment until about 6 months down the road to a year. This is because I found for myself, that going up 25 mgs a month worked best. I had gone up fast as the prescribing recommendation but it seemed to fast for me.

Currently at 200mgs, moving up to 300mgs, I've been on it for a year and a half with very good results."


"I started taking Effexor XR 3 1/2 years ago while in an eating disorder treatment center. I struggled for years with major depression and took several different anti-depressants that never helped. Even after being in a treatment center for 3 months I could barely deal with my emotional issues because I was so  weighed down by the depression. They finally sent me to a new doctor who knew Effexor would be different for me. He started me off on a week of 75mg/day then the next week he upped it to 150mg and the next week he ended it at 225mg. It was like a huge dark blob was lifted off of me! I felt clear-headed, stronger and happy. I never thought I could feel that way again.

I still take the 225mg dosage and have no plans of quitting."


"I loved the Antibiotic. If you take probiotics and eat yogurt you'll be fine. If you're sensitive to antibiotics and get yeast infections easily. I recommend asking you GP for diflucan 2 pills take it 2 or 3 days into the antibiotic course then on day 6 or 7."


"While the gel itself had marginal results with my acne, the fact that it is SO expensive AND has completely ruined all the towels that it came in contact with has caused me to stop using it.  If you use it, use towels that you don't care about because it will discolor them.  I didn't have issues with clothing or bed sheets, but I think that was by luck/chance."


"I would say by itself this doesn't work very well but if you take it with an anti inflammatory like Advil or something it works better.  I took this for a severe ear infection and while it didn't totally make the pain go away,  it made it more tolerable."


"I have been on OxyContin for 8 years now, I have many problems and I am disabled. They've tried me on several medicines before this and nothing worked. I am so sensitive and allergic to a lot of medicines. But then they started me on OxyContin's and it has worked for me up until last month when they changed them. They are not as effective as they once were and now I am suffering because of it. "


"I have been on this birth control before (this time) and had no problems with it.  This time, when I started using it again my breasts were very tender the first two months. I have had no problems with my period coming when it is supposed to while I have been on Sprintec.  I am on my fourth package right now and only half way through the month.  Last night I woke up because of cramping was up for 1 1/2 hours with really painful cramps in my back and pelvic area.  I woke up this morning to discover that my period had started, a week and a half early.       I have also noticed that my skin has been much more oily this time around and I have been getting acne increasingly on my face and upper back."


"The Nuvaring personally helped me because I was on the depo shot for about 7 months and I gained so much weight and constantly wanted to eat. Once I got off of the shot I decided I’d try the ring because someone I knew has been on it for years. Once I got on it, I started seeing progress after working out and dieting . It does decrease your sex drive but I don’t really care"


"I was previously on 45mg, it worked for about a week then it stopped working, I was as depressed as I've ever been. I'm currently on 15th alongside Venlafaxine 300mg, and the 2 medications together work wonders for my depression. So I'd recommend Mirtazapine alongside another medication. It helps me sleep well. Unfortunately I've put on a lot of weight with it."


"I have had major depressive Dissorder since I was 13 years of age. Had pretty much come to terms with the fact that this was going to be lifelong thing. Been to therapy, groups, and tried other meds like regular & generic Prozac, plus took Paxil for a little while. Prozac Weekly has been the ONLY thing that has made a huge difference for me other than being very careful about eating healthy. I forget to take daily meds so only taking it once a week is a bonus. The first time I took Prozac Weekly it took about 2-3 weeks to really "kick in" but once it did the difference was like night & day. Is this how normal people feel? You mean I can feel like this everyday? Not sure if it will be the same for you, just my positive experience. Good luck."


"Very easy for take, no side effects. Great anti-HIV medicine."


"By far the most effective med ! Start at least on 30mg a day, only side effect insomnia but has gotten better ! Been on it for 4 weeks . Combined with 40mcg of t3 (Thyroid med) as mood stabilizer. Helped so much with motivation and energy."


"My girlfriend has taken this for a couple of weeks. We live together so I have seen the day-to-day effects on her. She got anxiety for the first week and started crying every single day. It's not abnormal for her to get emotional around her period, but this was EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. For any reason. She was definitely acting out of her normal behavior. She then started to feel very depressed and cancelled classes, slept a lot. She also got some spotting on her face, like brown spots that look like freckles. We spoke about it a lot and became clear that this was her YAZ prescription. She got off it, was in a bad way for another couple days and like magic was back to normal. I would definitely NOT recommend this product."


"For the last 7 months, I have taken 30mg/day. It eased 90% of my anxieties and obsessive thoughts. My family and friends quickly noticed my new, laid back state. I laughed more and cried (a whole lot) less. I have never been so emotionally stable.
However, these benefits come at a price. First, I'm extremely tired. Next, my libido is gone. Also, my memory is awful. I constantly forget simple conversations or tasks. Similarly, I now struggle to articulate my thoughts. I often stumble over words and lose my train of thought mid-conversation. Lastly, at times, I feel like an emotionless zombie.
For these reasons, I plan to taper off of the medication. I instead hope to learn new coping techniques."


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"I used to have very irregular periods but while on TriNessa they came right when they were supposed to. It did not however help at all with the heaviness of my period or my mild acne! And I gained 10 pounds. I am going to talk to my doctor to see if anything will make me not experience weight gain( and acne). "


"I used belviq a two years ago for about 4 months, and I lost 25 pounds. I weighed 185 when I started on the pill. My weight dropped to 160 in less than 4 moths. I'm 60 and 5'4". At first I experienced slight dizziness and felt sluggish and sleepy. After taking vitamins (B12, calcium, multi vitamins), it went away. I stopped taking it after I reached my goal. However, I started to gain the weight back after 2 years to 192 lbs. A whopping 32 pounds gain!

I got back on belviq on October 6. After 3.5 weeks, I lost 14 lbs.with no exercise. I got the same side effects but they all went away after the first week. I plan to do a little bit of walking and light exercise just to speed up the weight loss get used to the routine after I'm off the pill."


"I am 7 days in to taking Belviq 2x a day. Here's what I have observed:

First couple of days:

1. Pain in feet/joints

2. Tired and slightly slurred words

3. Within 1 day immediately felt less bloated and "thinner"

4. Dull head ache

After 3 days

1. Lost 3lbs

2. Pain gone- more energy

3. Dry mouth starting/ manageable and only seems to happen 1x a day. It's sort of a nice reminder to drink more water :-)

4. While the scale says only 3lbs lost, I physically feel like it's much more. A few people asked me if I lost weight. so that tells me it's noticeable and 3lbs up/down isn't normally a noticeable difference.

5. Headache gone!

After 3 days I completely noticed that I have to remind myself to eat. Cravings for carbs and sweets is so much less"


"This birth control gave me the worst anxiety and turned me into a crazy person. Do not take it. Every time it was my off week, I became less anxious and felt so much better. I've been off it for a month now and I'm back to normal and no longer have terrible anxiety."


"Applied topically, like a mask, Milk of Magnesia treated my acne after years of heavy stuff not working."


"Been on the drug for a few months now put on 2 stone and not happy about the weight at all as always have battled with my weight. Everyone says they have noticed the difference in me but think it's just the weight that's getting me down."


"This drug cured my urinary problems within a week. I was convinced I was going to need surgery or have major tests done. What a relief! My doctor is a miracle worker."


"In a case of emergency, I would take Xanax during the day. But, I usually take it at night to go to bed and to stop the anxiety and panic attacks. It makes me feel so sleepy, I don't know how anyone can take it during the day. I felt high as a kite. It works, that's for sure."


"Took it first line with Taxol. No evidence of disease for 3 years.  Now recurrence, taking with Gemzar, so good to hear your no recurrence for 10 years."


"So far I have taken day 1 of the pack. I used the wipe, followed by the suppository, and finally the cream. I had mild itching and burning, but overall it was tremendous relief compared to the symptoms of my YI. I experienced very minor cramps, which were resolved with Tylenol"


"I love this stuff, once we got the seizures under control with correct dose for me, I have had NO side effects, and my headaches stopped"


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"Usage has changed my life for the better 100%. If dosage is correct there is no "HIGH" at all. I have been dosed with methadone daily for 10 years and haven't relapsed or for that matter even thought about going back to that lifestyle. GOOD LUCK WITH THE MEDICATION. "


"I've been on medication  for arthritis for  years and every medicine prescribed has made me sick to my stomach and given me heart burn until Vimovo. I've been taking it for about 6 months. No side effects and it works! I'm very happy with it."


"I started taking this on the Sunday when my period started as directed. A few hours after taking the pill my whole body started tingling and I was experiencing insomnia. That night I laid still and try to ignore the tingling but it would build up and one small movement of my foot could make my entire body spasm. I had never felt this before in my life until I started taking Estarylla. I only took the pill twice and decided that I was done with not being able to sleep and constantly feeling tingly. Even after I stopped taking the pill my body was so affected by the pill that it is taking me a few days to finally flush it out of my system. Don't take Estarylla if you have the option of another birth control!!"


"Just started contrave today. Wish me luck.!!!"


"Taking Pristiq for severe panic attacks as prescribed by my GP. 6th day into it and already feeling much more calm and clear headed. Some nausea and a little constipation, but please - if that is the trade off to feel much better - than so be it. Not planning on a long-term relationship with Pristiq, however. Using this in conjunction with therapy so I can have some relief while I work through finding the real emotional root of my problems. Pristiq is only a band-aid while I try to heal whatever wounds. Give Pristiq a try, everyone reacts differently, but it has truly been amazing for me so far. Good luck to you, all."


"No suicide ideation, but I was the most boring, apathetic and tired person ever. I literally fell asleep standing up. Extreme dreams. This changed me and everybody noticed. It was only good in the sense that I was no longer sad."


"This pill is great. It's the only one I'll take for a headache!"


"My doctor recommended this to me and I read up on it. Was not prepared for the 'mini labor ' that accompanied the insertion. Cramping and spotting started immediately and continued till one evening when I bled so heavily that I felt I'll pass out. On an examination next day the IUD has dislodged and was in my vagina.Getting a speculum in with all that bleeding made it worse . I would not recommend this to anyone."


"Prescribed Advair Diskus (250/50) twice a day. My blood pressure was 130/80 when I started medicine, which is about the highest if has ever been. I was not suppose to go back to the doctor for 30 days. But luckily last night I had my blood pressure checked, it was 151/98-I was shocked! I have only been on the medicine 15 days. Advair probably helped me through my upper respiratory problems, but I think I should have been warned about this side effect."


"Made acne worse!!! If you already have issues with acne, I strongly recommend avoiding this medication. I only took it for 6 days and my break outs got much worse. In addition to that, I gained at least 5 lbs in that short amount of time and had mood swings. I specifically asked my doctor for a birth control that would also help with acne. I'm going to ask to be switched to a pill that is an anti-androgenic."


"I had the Implanon for almost a year. I never stopped bleeding the entire time. Prior to the Implanon I was getting the Depo Provera shot, I had been getting that for 3 years and never stopped bleeding on that either. That was the only negative side effect for me, unfortunately, bleeding non-stop for a year is pretty bad, almost defeats the purpose of birth control. I gave it a 2 because I like that I didn't have to worry at ALL about it. It was in, and I didn't have to remember to take a pill, or change anything. My doctor says if you want to try the Implanon, try the Depo Provera shot first, and if you bleed constantly on that, don't switch to Implanon. If you do good on Depo Provera shot, the Implanon will most likely work for you as well."


"Last year I went to the hospital for my cramps and heavy bleeding and that's when the doctor prescribed me birth control. The first birth control I used was YAZ. YAZ got me moody, I was gaining weight in the first month and was on my period everyday. The ads on TV scared my dad and told me I had to change. That's when the doctor prescribed Loestrin. I LOVE LOESTRIN! I lost weight on the pill, not moody, and I HAVE SLIM TO NONE PERIOD. I'm on the brown pill now and I'm not on my period (just a little spotting). Everybody is different so you got to find what's best for you and Loestrin was GREAT for me.!"


"After trying to treat my anxiety and panic attacks for years with SSRIs and benzodiazepines, this finally works. I take 3 x 5 mg and started to experience a significant decrease in anxiety and compulsive thoughts, after only 4 days. So far I am happy with Buspar. No side effects whatsoever."


"I tried voltaren due to pain and stiffness in lower back maybe due to L5/s1 prolapse, (diagnosed on MRI but not a big one) and (probably) over doing things in the garden. I was waking up due to pain and found moving extremely difficult and painful. I was at the point of taking pain relief before bed and again at around 4 a.m. With no expectations but exasperation I tried voltaren. It really has worked very much to my surprise!!!  I did not expect such a good result or any result, I was just so fed up I grabbed a tube to mix up with the oral meds!  It's helped my sleep in a matter of days and I'm much more comfortable.  I don't take oral pain killers now and whilst I can still feel it, it's nowhere near the way it was. I can move properly again"


"I guess a bronchodilator was needed. This did nothing for me. Always needed my ProAir."


"This was my first time being on birth control

The first few days were fine, I started it on a Monday, but on Friday morning I was throwing up. After that day I was always nauseous and had insane mood swings. I'd crave something, then once I got it the smell of it made me wanna puke. The only thing I was really able to eat was crackers and soup. The 2nd Monday after I changed my patch...that night I had weird dreams and I kept waking up feeling sick I couldn't take it anymore, in the middle of that night I took that patch right off. I don't know if it's due to the fact that I'm tiny 104 pounds and at the time I wasn't eating a lot. But I'm not even gonna try it again nausea is not fun at all. Anyway, I'm on the pill now, could be happier."


"Work well"


"I was given a prescription of 30mg Restoril by my GP doctor to help combat recurring bouts of insomnia. While it did nothing to help me fall asleep, it did help me in a couple of other ways. I frequently suffer from tension headaches and noticed after 15 minutes of my first dose the headache was completely eradicated which lead me to believe that it does well as a muscle relaxer . Another property of the drug which I found helpful was a significant decrease in anxiety and made me more comfortable in social situations . I never felt "high" just an increased desire to interact with my fellow peers. So while I can't give it a glowing review for the reason it was prescribed, other effects outweighed the uselessness of the intended treatment."


"This drug is a life saver. I tried Actonel and Fosamax  with poor results. I experienced bone pain and flu like symptoms for weeks on end. After seeing an endocrinologist it was decided I try Prolia. NO side effects at all. Not even soreness at the injection site.

I just received my 3rd injection and 2nd bone density test. Density is up 7-8% in spine and hip. I am thrilled."


"Was using Efudex which had harsh side effects (redness, sewlling). Doc then switched me to Carac - in same chemical class as Efudex but milder, yet very effective for me."


"After being in agony after my filling I was wondering why my tooth was still hurting after a filling,  after going back to the dentist after a few days the x ray showed I had a slight infection near the nerve of the tooth causing it to cause me tremendous amounts of pain,  I was prescribed by him this amoxcillin and started taking it on the day,  I have taken 2 of my 3 tablets so far on day one and I can say the pain has gone considerably,  for the first time in a week I am happy again,  I really hope this sorts the infection right out but so far so good!"


"I have been taking Loestrin 24 FE since July of 2011 and I must say I haven't noticed any weight gain or anything. I think my breasts have gotten bigger though but that could be just because I'm a growing 17 year old girl. No complaints though besides I hate how my periods come at random times."


"Before starting this most mornings I always felt sick to my stomach and whenever I went out always had to make sure a bathroom was nearby. My doctor prescribed this to me at 5 MG a day to start slowly I got up to 10 MG a day and that is what I take now the only downside I've had with this pill is it makes me very tired for this reason I take it at night. We experimented with taking 10 MG one night then 5 MG the next it helped the tiredness but I was willing to deal with the tiredness in exchange for less pain I still have to stay away from foods that make me sick and it doesn't take away all pain but has helped tremendously and I'm very grateful for it."


"I posted throughout my 7 month experience. My breakouts never got better and I couldn't take it anymore. As soon as I quit, my face started healing and I'm back to maybe 2 pimples a month, verses 2 new pimples a day. I'm left with smooth red marks, that are slowly fading, and get covered with my makeup. On the other side, I knew when my cycles would start and the pill made me very mellow, which was great, but not worth not wanting to leave my house!"


"Didn't do much for my panic episodes even at 80mgs a day. What it did do, is make me not care about sex, even years after taking them. And it made my emotions numb, I couldn't cry at a funeral for a beloved family member when I knew I should have been hysterical."


"Stelara has been amazing. After 3 years still 100%. Changed my life dramatically. No side effects whatsoever, blood work perfect, no colds, flus, etc. Healthy and happy !"


"I've looked online for lots of reviews for Monistat.  I've used it in the past and every time I have horrible burning and irritation right after applying. It was worse than the yeast infection itself.  Took hours for me to just be able to sleep."


"If you have a pacemaker , DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG.  I asked my psychiatrist if it would be ok to take this drug with a pacemaker,  he was wrong ! It put my pacemaker into rev me up mode. My cardiologist was not happy."