"I started taking sprintec to control my spotting between periods and obviously as birth control. Im on the last week (the blank pills) and ive already seen my doctor to switch to a new birth control.  Since being on it i bled all 3 weeks on the regular pills and had worse spotting than before. My back cramps were consistant while on them, and my face started breaking out so bad, ive even had a few zits on my back which i normally never get. My friend is on ortho tri cyclen low and ill be switching to that immediately after this pack!! My boobs have also been very swollen and ive lost all sex drive whatsoever."


"Hi my son takes abilify for audible hallucinations and it has not worked. Worst drug ever hasn't cured his psychosis either"


"Been taking it for about 4 months, lower back pain gone, heat and cold flashes, testicles shrinking, no sex drive, weight gain, My PSA number was 212 and last checked was 9 so its working. I have stage 4 where it has gone to my bones. Now I am also using Marijuana to see if it helps cancer.. we shall see........"


"I have tried ACE, ARB, CCB, HCTZ... and finally Tekturna 150mg. I'm a 45 yr old male that has struggled with side effects from blood pressure medication for several years. I have been on Tekturna for about 2 months. The first month was perfect no side effects at all. Now I am not totally sure. After a cold that turned into bronchitis I developed an ongoing burning sensation in my lungs and constant need to cough. I stopped Tekturna for 48 hours and the cough went away. I just started back today and will see how it goes. I really hope it was my illness and not a side effect."


"Please, please don't take this.  My PCP prescribed this after the death of my Father - duh that's when you are supposed to be depressed and anxious!  In addition, she mismanaged my thyroid condition which allowed me to become hypo - which also, for me causes, depression and anxiety.  I took one 10 mg generic lexapro pill and immediately felt heaviness in my head, stomach upset, and nausea.  In addition to that I had no muscle strength in my legs.  The next day I realized that I didn't need these meds and stopped.  3 days in and I'm finally not as dizzy but did start throwing up on the third day - which is about 2.5 mg of meds in my system and haven't slept since stopping. Can't wait until next Saturday when this poison is completely out of me."


"I have Osteoarthritis in my hands, elbows, knees, neck/spine and hips. It didn't really reduce the pain in my knees or hips but it really cuts the pain in my hands, and especially at the base of both thumbs to the wrist area. I take 7.5mg twice a day. I didn't realize how much it helped my hands until I ran out and couldn't get to the pharmacy right away to pick up my refill. My hands and thumbs ached pretty bad and it hurt just holding something in either hand. The only relief I could get was by using a moist-heat heating pad and that only helps as I'm using it, and it aches worse at the base of my thumbs down to the outside of both wrists. Peroxicam tore up my stomach. Meloxicam hasn't, it works great with no ill effects."


"I had migraines from when I was about 17 y/o and now I am a Senior. I was started on Cafergot, 2 to start at the beginning of a headache and then one every 1/2 an hour but no more than 6 pills/headache.  Then the doctor added a pain pill and later on a Xanax. The combination worked very well but the headache neurologist suggested one medication per day to keep the headaches away. He started me on Bellermine. But it didn't do what he expected. There were some side effects I didn't like. Unfortunately  he passed away so I had to find another headache neurologist. In NYC we have  lots of doctors to choose from. I found one who listened to my story. At the end of my story he prescribed Methergine.  I haven't had a headache since the late 1990s."


"After being forced by doctors to get gastric bypass, I decided that this is not an option for me. I am somewhat physically active still (aqua aerobics and walking at work 4-8km a shift. I have tried diets and juicing only to keep gaining. I needed some extra help. I researched this product and other doctor prescribed drugs such as the pills that block fat but the side effects of wet oily farts and maybe pooping your pants was a no go as well. Enter Saxenda. its been a week since I started (0.6) and I have dropped 6lbs. My appetite and cravings have eased significantly. No major side effects so far. I drink lots of water and chew your food! Chew it until there is nothing. This is a virtually pain free daily self needle injection."


"This is my second post. I'm the one who hasn't been losing weight. The pharmacist told me when I got my last refill to be patient, I'd lose eventually, and I guess she was right. I've lost 4 lbs this past week. So I'm even happier with Victoza now."


"I bought this for a YI and after inserting the egg shape medication the Miconazole 1 day combination, after inserting the egg as instructed 30 minutes later I woke up as if felt like some one pour acid inside of my vagina. It  was so intense I almost vomited and darn near fainted. Week later it feels like I have no feeling in my vaginal area. I'm so angry I experience this and maybe looking into a lawyer. But no more YI, I rather had an YI before going through this."


"I started anastrozole one year ago.  At first I didnt notice any side effects. Now for the past three or four months Ive experienced gradual increase in my joints. My hip joints, knee and hands, give me a lot of pain.  I also have stiff hands when I wake up each morning, trigger fingers and thumb, it gradually gets better as the day goes on.  Other side effects I have experienced is hair thinning, anxiety, insomnia, thinning nails, chronic diarrhea, thinning of the lower walls of my vagina causing a bladder prolapse and dry mouth.  I have stopped taking the product and called my oncologist.  He suggested Aromasin but after reading about the side effects of that it seems like I am going from the frying pan into the fire."


"I have had nausea and been vomiting for one year and one month, I am 16 and I have spent 90% of my life the past 1.1 year/mo in bed sick. The last month, FINALLY, after so many medications...THIS, WAS IT. I am still being tested as no one knows what is wrong, that is causing me to be so sick...BUT Zofran has made so I can get SOME relief, I am grateful."


"I like Implanon for the most part. I have been on it for about a year and a half. I have gained about 5 lbs or so and I continue to have periods. They last for about 8 to 10 days but they are light and I get them every couple of months. I have noticed that my breasts are very tender and I haven't seen others talk about that. Anyone else have that problem?"


"I'm 19 and had sudden breakout. I went to the dermatologist and got prescribed to this. I follow the instructions every night. Some will go away and some will come back. It's very difficult. I don't know what's going to pop up the next day. I talked to my dermatologist the other day and told him what I was going through and he said I might need something stronger. "


"Helped with anxiety but made my depression worst"


"It’s been a miracle drug for me for 3 years. Just take it responsibly (I started off 5mg/night, now I’m on 10mg/night), never anything more. 10mg still works for me, even after 2 years of being at this dose. For someone who needs to be functional, productive, and aware in the morning, a good night’s sleep is essential. It might not work for everyone, but as a chronic insomniac since childhood, It’s been a life saver!"


"I was using this medication because of extreme bleeding reasons and my doctor felt it may help. While it did help the bleeding, it had horrible side effects. I was constantly hot and could never get comfortable, hungry all the time, very low sex drive, suicidal thoughts, horrible night mares, depression and emotionally unstable.... To name a few! I took the medication for 4 months and finally convinced my doctor that I needed something else. Within one week off of that medication I felt 50% better, and by two weeks I was 100% better. I have no idea who has had success with this medication because two other women that I spoke with felt the same as me. If you are taking this to "fix" another problem please consider the side effects!"


"Once I got it put in, I immediately regretted it. I had a period 2 wks after I got it put in and it was the heaviest bleeding I've had and to top it I had awful cramps. I never cramped during my regular menstrual cramps so this was weird.  At the end of my period I noticed chunks of tissue (I know TMI) coming out with my tampons. Talked to the doctor and she said it was normal to have it since my body wasn't used to all the progesterone. So I kept it in but other symptoms followed
-mood swings, depression, hair loss, back acne, low sex drive, continuous spotting, nightmares, low self esteem, pain in ovaries
The only good  thing I would say is that I don't have to take a pill everyday and I haven't gotten pregnant. But I do plan on removing it."


"Extremely effective in countering onset of major events.  This is the only atypical antipsychotic  prescribed (twelve-year history), which I have found to be successful for my resistant condition.  Dosage is medium-high, producing occasional, but manageable side effects.  Used in five-drug regimen including antidepressants and mood stabilizers."


"I was also hit hard with rheumatoid arthritis in 2011. Tried prednisone, followed by methotrexate pills, Arava and others, nothing helped. In 2012 I was put on Humira which helped a lot for a few months, but not enough. Since January 2013 I use Simponi along with 0.8 ml methotrexate injections, and it has given me back my quality of life.
After 1 1/2 years I could bend my pinky finger again, wow! For me the change was subtle, but very effective. I tried alternative meds etc. after being diagnosed and didn't want to take this route, but honestly I cannot live without it. For me it works, it's a miracle."


"It is too soon to give a full review but beware I tried this medication on my face and had intense stinging and burning to the point where I had to remove it. I tried to leave it on for 5-7 minutes to see if it would subside but I did not make it that long. I am not sure if it's because my face was so dry / had broken skin. I am going to try it on other areas of my body and see what results I get. I am currently sitting with a towel and ice packs on my face so be careful with this ointment!"


"Ok everyone, I have frequent yeast infections and I use Monstat 7 on a regular basis and I get very bad yeast infections! If u insert and r ok for about 3 mins then it burns or itches for the first hour it is working!! It is painful but it is curing it trust me! Now if its a really bad yi u may need Diflucan! Also another tip ladies use a nice cold water bottle in between ur legs on ur vag and let it do its magic it works and helps the itching I promise also eat lots of foods with probiotics!"


"I hear that it only works in 50% of people who take it. I must be one of the lucky ones. Taking it along with Sinemet really takes care of me. And, no dosage shifting, plus slows down dyskinesia from Sinemet. You can take a "medication holiday" with this medicine and restart in a few days, to reinvent the good results, or test to see if it is working for you."


"My doctor put me on this BC 3 months postpartum and I've decided to stop taking after being on it for two months. I've bled the entire time being on this pill, mood swings, dark thoughts, very emotional, nauseated  all the time, the bloating is so uncomfortable (prior to starting this pill I had my waist back and almost a flat stomach but now I look like I'm a few months pregnant again!) I have no drive, low energy (I'm sure from bleeding for 2 months), I just want to eat all the time, I've gained weight, overall this BC didn't mesh very well with my body. I'll be going back to taking Enskyce again, which I took for 3years with no issues."


"Having started on the mini pill about 6 months ago my acne reared its ugly head very badly again, I went to the doctors and was put on antibiotics for a few months, this worked amazingly after a couple of months and I was thrilled. However I started having bad side effects from being on these for too long so stopped the treatment, within about two weeks I was having major break outs again, so depressing!! I went back to the doctors, she prescribed me epiduo. I was initially nervous about this treatment from reading reviews, but the doctor told me to start by only applying the cream a couple of times a week to let my skin get used to it, and to make sure I moisturised. It worked from first use pretty much and I'm so happy!!"


"took plan b 17 hours after an accident... still don't know results because I haven't gotten/am not due for my period. the side effects were pretty bad (stomach/back cramps, fatigue, nauseous) and is pretty pricey (50$) I got a 10$ off coupon online, still came out to 45$... I'm 16 so this sucked to have to buy and take"


"I started taking Kariva when Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo became too expensive for me.  I have been on Kariva for the past 4 years.  Positives: predictable 5 day periods, no acne, less moodswings. Negatives: weight gain (20 pounds), NO libido whatsoever.  I was able to deal with the side effects for 4 years(my poor boyfriend), and now I've had enough. I've stopped taking it, immediately lost 5 pounds, have a great libido again, and find it easy to track my period with P-Tracker app. "


"I've been on 500mg of Metformin for twice a day since Nov 1 for T2 Diabetes. Today is Feb 8 and to date I have lost over twelve pounds without feeling like I've even tried. It not only helps reduce my appetite, but I also feel full sooner. I haven't had any terrible side effects, some mild diarrhea, but that's it."


"I have arthritis, neuropathy, fibromyalgia and depression. I have been taking Humira for my arthritis which caused heart failure.  I had stopped taking the Cymbalta for a while because I was trying to cut back on medication. And I couldn't figure out why my arthritis felt so horrible as soon as I started to take the Cymbalta again my arthritis is so much better. It actually works better than the Humira did and better than the Lyrica that I am taking for my neuropathy. So I actually discovered how well it works accidentally. But it's so nice to be able to walk around again with so much less pain."


"Since I was young I have suffered of cystic acne.  I think is hormonal because sometimes my face is clear and sometimes is not. Now that I am 35 I decided to go with Zenatane because my dermatologist recommended it. I am on 30 MG twice a day. I have been Using this for one Month Now I Am on my second month and the side effects are horrible. Dry lips, eyes, sleepiness, and the worst joint and muscular pain on my upper middle back, neck, chest, knees, hands , and hips. I am not exaggerating I feel like an old lady of how stiff I feel especially in the mornings. I also have some stomach discomfort and mild heart burn. I don't want to continue but my skin just in one month has improved a great deal."


"I was on the depo for a little under a year. The main reason I stopped taking it was because of the weight gain. Either way, while being on the shot, my period stopped completely, which is the main reason I chose it. I just recently switched to the pill and have been bleeding during sex, which is concerning, but never happened when I was on the shot. In all, when I was on the shot I probably gained a total of 10-15 pounds, which I can't fully blame the shot for. Other than that, I did not have any issues with any other side effects while I was using this form of birth control."


"This medication has been godsend! It has helped to alleviate the unending suffering, and I'm now back to near normal as far as my daily routine is concerned."


"This was easy to use and I experienced no side effects.  I will say that it did little to nothing to bring up my levels which remain around 200.  I am not sure that is the medicines fault, as I have been told that different people respond differently to various types of T replacement gels.  After about 2 years of not being able to get levels up to normal range, I am headed to look at pellet implants as a last course of treatment."


"Hi everyone! I remember coming to these reviews the first time I took plan b so I thought I'd share my experience. I'm 18 years old 95 pounds and not on any format of birth control. I took plan B for the first time about 2 months ago after I had sex for the first time. We used a condom for most of it but there was about a 45 second time period were we did not have it on. I got really scared afterwards because I got sick the day after we had sex. Being that I'm young I assumed I was getting pregnant or something so I got plan b about 40 ish hours after sex. I took it and felt no symptoms honestly and I thought this meant it wasn't working but a few days later I got my period."


"About 3-4 months of using this medicine I started to notice the way it effected my thinking. Things would come up in my life that would've normally triggered my depression. However when these things happened, I felt a fake sense of relief. I felt like I wanted to be upset about these things that were happening, but my brain wouldn't let me. It felt unfamiliar and unlike myself. It was as though I could feel a whole layer of feelings that I was unable to express. My doctor switched me over to Zoloft and I'm noticing better results."


"I have anxiety for a long time, taking Zoloft for it since 99 not sure how much it helps, but when I get really bad I take Xanax .25mg, it does help quickly. My only thing on Xanax, I wished that it wouldn't be habit forming and because of that, you may need to make dosage higher and higher after .25mg. Also recommend checking for interactions with Xanax if you are taking any other medicines."


"44 YO male, first time user, very healthy, good shape. Started having less than effective erections 2 years ago. Possibly linked to back surgery.  Saw my MD this week after reading Cialis reviews. Decided to try it on a night by myself, so there's no pressure. Last night  (Friday) I took 1/2 of 20mg tab and waited a couple of hours. I noticed no change, though I was stimulating, so I took the other half. A couple of hours later I saw a bit of impact.  Woke up with a hard erection, which I haven't done in a while. Throughout today the erection comes/goes very well. Is it supposed to take this long? Also, I thought the pills were scored to easily cut. Mine are not scored.  Have a mild headache."


"After being on Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo for over a year my pharmacy switched me to Tri Lo Sprintec and as with others I was "assured" this was the same exact drug that I had been taking. Well after the first pack my face has been breaking out throughout the month, my 2nd month my period was MUCH more painful (one of the reasons I went on BC to begin with) and I bled for almost a full week instead of my normal 4-5 days. By the 3rd month I noticed my anxiety and abdominal cramping at all times of my cycle flaring up. Mood swings galore and a period that lasted more than 7 days. :(

Spoke with my PCP and she agreed to switch back to brand name only and I am hopeful that it will all resolve and that other ladies see these reviews too!"


"I am a 23 year old female with partial complex seizures. I was on 100mg of Topamax, while on 2400mg of trileptal. After two months I started noticing the endless side effects. Now trileptal makes me drowsy enough and I have never had an issue with caffeine and stress before; but out of now where I got a horrible under eye twitch that lasted for
(3-4) DAYS. It happened every week through out the 6 months. So I new it was related to the medication. Next was the trouble in speech, not being able to find the right word, stuttering or repeating myself. My short term memory was gone.  I would have random pins and needles through out my legs which was probably the only tolerable side effect of the symptoms I had."


"I had a 5 hour flight trip, I got Dramamine and it made me so relaxed, I fell asleep. When I woke up we were about to land. It helped me with anxiety too."


"I started the depo shot in January due to my extremely heavy periods. It had gotten to the point where I was missing school a few days every month and just laying in bed because my menstrual cycle was so bad. I decided to try out the depo shot. I've been on it a year and have just recently had spotting in between my shots. Depo shot has helped so much, I no longer have periods (except for the occasional spotting) and I feel SO much better. Granted I do get the occasional migraine, spotting and cramps, I'd say the shot is definitely worth it"


"I'm receiving chemo treatments that result in neuropathy. I'm taking 600mg three times a day without relief."


"I had my Nexplanon placed in Sept 2015, 6 weeks after having my daughter. I was told it was effective and it wouldn't effect my milk supply. They were right. My milk supply was strong for 10 months until I stopped due to my busy schedule. I felt fine until my mild supply dried up. I have spent the last 2 months trying to figure out why I feel so angry at the drop of a hat and why being around people makes me anxious. I have no sex drive and I have vaginal dryness which makes sex painful. It has been effective in pregnancy prevention, but so is abstinence. I can't even remember the last time I was romantic with my husband. I have an appointment soon to have it removed and hopefully I will feel normal again. Convienence is not everything."


"I had extreme issues with anxiety and depression. I'm really happy I chose to start taking zoloft because it helped almost immediately"


"This form of birth control has been pure hell for me. I have not even had it for a year and I want it out NOW! It has caused me to have  severe  depression! I have always been a happy positive strong person but this year has been terrible due to the mood swings caused by the nexplanon. It also made me have a period for months, then the period finally stopped for several months and they have recently started back up again. It is very frustrating. The nexplanon has changed me into a person I have never imagined being. I am constantly upset. There is not a day I am not falling apart. The nexplanon also made my hair fall out. I don't believe that it has that listed as a side affect but I have several friends that experience that as well."


"Use it often as I'm going through menopause and having difficulty falling and staying asleep.  Works well for me and have no side effects. I buy it and it is very reasonably priced."


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


"This statin cause extreme pain in my knee and hip."


"I too am having a difficult time trying to figure out dosage.  For example I take the same dose every night: Wednesday night I have some cheese, sausage and 1/4 cup pretzels my morning sugar level was 158. Last night I had a huge bowl of ice cream, morning sugar 90. WTH!!
This stuff also burns while injecting. I absolutely hate it."


"This medication is definitely not for me. I suffer from social anxiety and panic attacks. I took 10 mg daily for 2 weeks. Although while on this medication, I did not have my panic attacks; I still had social anxiety. I was completely emotionless, couldn't stay sleeping, and never had an orgasm; the total zombie affect. It gave me headaches every morning and jaw pain-I guess a withdrawal side effect. I would not recommend to anyone unless you are coming off of some hard drugs. Every addictive! Severe side effects!"


"Have been taking 500 mg twice per day for 15 years.  Works great.  If I miss a two doses I begin to have problems right away.  I do worry about staying on it for so long but my doctors says not to worry.  I am 53."


"I found out that I had a cyst on my brain after having a seizure during football practice in college. Funny thing is that I had been playing football since I had been in the sixth grade and never new anything. Before any CT scan or MRI was performed, it was thought that the seizure was a result from contact while playing. After test were conducted, apparently the cyst was a result of spinal meningitis from my childhood.  I'm not a doctor nor do I understanding everything but never the less, I was placed on Dilantin. It took about six months to regulate my dosage of 500 mg per day. I have now been on Dilantin for 28 years and have never had a seizure while taking my meds correctly. Football was over but, I live great life with Dilantin."


"Okay, so the insertion of this thing sucked, and the 1-2 months following also sucked. It was painful, I basically had a period for a month, and would have very regular spotting. My sex life was a little off as a result, but my husband was ok with that. 6 months later it was all worth it. Almost no period at this point, still cramp during that time - but nothing that can't be managed. My moods are balanced and I'm so happy I did it. Everyone's experience is different, but I highly recommend Skyla is you have heavy periods. This did exactly what I needed it to, and my husband is pretty happy about not having to worry about condoms anymore. It's makes "being in the moment" a lot more fun :)"


"It has been my personal experience in dealing with urinary tract infection's that Macrobid is a godsend. After having my youngest child I came down with a UTI which stemmed from the birthing  unit nurse  improperly inserting a catheter prior to my cesarean section delivery. Within about a week I began noticing some tenderness in my lower pelvic area but thought perhaps it was because I had a tubal ligation and c- section and returned to work upon my discharge from the hospital (yeah not the most health wise move but childbirth doesn't stop the bills from flowing in). I was put on antibiotics that didn't work ended up admitted with severly infected kidneys and macrobid was the only thing that cured me and to this day is the only antibiotic that works for my UTI's"


"Oxytrol gave me a life without looking for the closest bathroom in s panic. I can now control my urge long enough to get to a bathroom.  Only problem is it's hard to find. No longer on shelves at stores."


Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"Did nothing for my cough. I did however get the side effects. Dizziness, nausea, constipation, then diarrhea. Never again."


"you get use to it... lowers my BP and eliminated my ongoing headaches after 15 years... my feet hurt a little but over all really glad I decided to try it. I take 5mg a day."


"I'm gaining weight anyone else experiencing this?"


"I had been so upset with myself and couldn't even look in the mirror without total let down after gaining a massive amount of weight within the last 2 years. I am 5'9" and as of 4 days ago I weighed in at 251. I begin phentermine on Tuesday and as of today (Saturday, 6/14/2014) I weigh 240 pounds! In 4 days I've dropped 11 pounds. I take 30 mg in the morning and I do feel jittery, nauseous and clammy here and there but I realize if I eat a few peanuts, peanut butter, apple slices..etc I feel much better. The pill definitely curbs my appetite the whole day and I force myself to eat and when I do it's very light. By dinner I am hungry and do eat what I want but my portions are smaller and smarter. I also have cut soda and sugary drinks."


"Took this for three months but had to stop. Reasons I didn't like it: My partner could feel it EVERY time we had sex. Stinging during and after sex. My boobs were always sore and heavy. Headaches. Bloated constantly. Itching. Depression. Anxiety. When the anxiety got so bad that I couldn't sleep at night I took it out and felt much better within 2 days. Wish it would have worked for me because I don't like taking a pill everyday."


"I have been taking Lyrica for the last three years and I don't know how I would live without it. In 2012, I was involved in a serious accident, sustaining an incomplete spinal cord injury, as well as severe injuries to my lower limbs. The pain is not as bad as it was in the beginning, but I am in constant pain and, according to my pain management and spinal and lower limb reconstruction consultants, this will probably always be the case. Initially I thought if I found the right combination of medications I could stop it and so I tried all of the other drugs prescribed for neuropathy, as well as some more experimental ones. Without Lyric I spent a lot of time crying and ended up in hospital a few times because the pain was so bad."


"I'm 24 and just had Skyla inserted yesterday afternoon. This is my first birth control ever so I went in with absolutely no idea of what to expect pain-wise. I had been told I would feel some cramping during the procedure so I expected some pressure. It ended up being more painful than I thought. I would rate the pain a 7/10. I should add I was on the 4th day of my period. I didn't take anything before but did take two Ibuprofel tablets as soon as I got home. It helped a lot but this morning at work (8am), I was miserable. I couldn't even move. I ended up taking Ibuprofen again and it made work tolerable. Still cramping now (7pm). Hoping it gets better. *heating pads help*"


"It was great to bring the viral load quickly to undetectable but otherwise it was not a great experience. Was on it for about 8 months.. Head aches, fatigue, weirdest dreams, irritability, depression and almost commit suicide.
Got off that drug and a few days later I started to feel like myself again..."


"I have had great experience so far with Latuda. I started taking 40 mg in Nov., and it worked great for about a week, then I crashed again. Dr. put it up to 80 mg and I've been great ever since. I'm afraid, though, because my sex drive has completely disappeared, and if it's the Latuda, I'm going to have to go off it-and I hate to go off something that's working so well. However, I'm also on a pretty high dose of Lexapro, and the Dr. thinks it's more likely to be a side effect of that, so we're decreasing that and hopefully that will work, because otherwise I'm feeling really good. I'm really afraid I'll have to go off it."


"So after 17 years of horrific monthly periods due to my endometriosis, I finally had enough. I have "Microscopic Endometriosis", surgery won't help.

So after everything, my specialist recommended an IUD. I was very skeptical, because I have tried hormonal birth control in the past and it made me really moody, with insane mood swings that cost me the love of my life. But after consulting with multiple doctors, they explained that the hormones are directly in the uterus and don't affect your moods. At first, I bled for like 2-3 months. It was awful. The pain was awful. But I stuck it out, it was my last option. I'm so thankful I did. After 6 months, periods stopped, pain stopped and my life has been pain free for 5 years. Love MIRENA!!!"


"Works but had rebound insomnia after about 2 weeks of taking it."


"I’m writing this because no one ever reviews things online when they actually work. I’ve had kyleena since April and have had no negative side effects. I had some random spotting for the first couple months and now have not had my period for about two months. No reduction in sex drive or weight gain. The placement wasn’t nearly as painful for me as others have said- about 30 seconds of uncomfortable cramping and then none since."


"I took Ella 3 days after a little accident happened (14th and 17th Feb 2017, respectively) and initially had no symptoms. However, my period was in total 18 days late. In those 18 days I panicked and really stressed myself out thinking that the pill might not have done its job and it may either be due to this or the pill itself that I experienced mild stomach cramps, nausea and fatigue. When my period finally came, it was lighter than usual."


"My 13 yo daughter is on this.  None of the SSRIs worked to control her Obsessive compulsive disorder.  Anafranil had been awesome."


"It has greatly improved my mood and I have been sleeping wonderfully too."


"I had the Kyleena inserted today. I was very nervous going into the appointment because of the experiences that I read on here. It really wasn't as bad as I was expecting! The whole thing took about 5 minutes and the actual "uncomfortable" part was about 30 seconds. It's a different kind of feeling than a pap. I have been very crampy since the procedure but nothing ibuprofen, a heating pad, and Netflix can't fix."


"I shattered my L1 in 1997 they put me on Oxycontin 40, 150 a month but I was always running out then the doctor put me on methadone as well but I was on the nod all the time and sleeping, then I went to a pain management doctor for pro logog injections and he took me off the meds I was on and put me on the 100 patch but it was not enough so he put me on 200 ml every 48 hrs. If it wasn't for the doctor and the fentanyl my mother of 78 would still be outside shoveling the driveway in the winter. I have a life now because of the patch."


"I had to switch to Kariva because yaz caused mood swings. My skin was as clear as could be while on yaz and within 2 weeks of taking Kariva I started breaking out more than usual. Now it's been over a month and my skin is the worst it's been in a year and half! Cystic acne in places I never had it before. switching off of this pill asap"


"I have been on this medication for 2 years now and it's working just fine. My bp is prefect and I've had no side effects. I will be cautious now that I know other African Americans are having issues. But as of now its working  perfectly..."


"Herniated disc T4 and narrowing of spinal column in my neck. Over last few years I have suffered from flare ups of back pain which spread throughout the spine and into other joints and this has deteriorated after the herniated disc. I am guessing this is a type of arthritis.

The good news is naproxen works well and quickly and settles everything down within 1 to 2 days.  I don't like to keep taking it but after a week or two the pain returns and I need the drugs again and I am starting to think the pain is returning quicker and more severe to the extent that I may be more and more reliant?

However, 18 months after the herniated disc and thinking I might not walk properly again I'm running again and pain free on the drugs."


"EnteraGam has been a life saver. I have been dealing with the D and stomach pains for about 4 Years now and started taking EnteraGam a little over 6 months ago and it has help a ton. I can now go out without fear of problems. I still have stomach pain from time to time, but not daily as I was.

It is a little bit on the expensive side (I use 2 boxes a month), but it is worth it to me."


"I've taken Plan B on three different occasions. The first it was more of a precaution. The second and third times I took the pill were only a month apart. Both were a couple days before I was supposed to ovulate. I took Plan B within a couple of hours each time. I experienced moderate cramps each day, accompanied by tender breasts and headaches with both. I started my period 3 days before my cycle was due to start the first month and 4 days before the second. I was worried it wouldn't work 2 months in a row, but it did. The side effects and the cost are definitely worth it.

No worries! I'm a 100% believer in Plan B for emergencies!"


"I am NEVER getting this shot again!!! I had gotten this shot a month and a half after having my daughter. Which was in late November. I didn't get a "period" until early January and haven't stopped bleeding since. I thought the bleeding was becoming light for a while then it became heavy as of now. Also this shot causes extreme HAIR LOSS. I thought I was losing my hair due to postpartum hair loss but it turns out it's because of this shot. I've lossed so much hair, that it looks totally thinned out.. I don't know when the hair loss and bleeding will stop but I'm hoping soon"


"Long story short I finally felt compelled to try anti depressants.
I had experienced depression for a couple of years and had bouts of anxiety. Last straw were symptoms similar to bipolar disorder. Like mania. I had been so reluctant to try meds.
But man I'm glad I did. I'm sad I didn't try them before. My life these couple years would have been so much better, less traumatic.
I started 50 mg of sertraline in July.
Right away I noticed my mood improved.
I used to be short tempered.
Now I am more patient.
I stopped crying every two days out of frustration due to my sons tantrums or misbehaviour.( challenging toddler) or from feeling overwhelmed with house work.

Little by little that fog of depression started to dissipate.
I am happy now."


"I have taken it a long while and it seems to be working. I have less seizures."


"Switched from combination pill to mirena after 5 years on the pill. I'm 27 and have never been pregnant.

The insertion was. the worst thing I've ever experienced ! Almost fainted. The following 8 hours I had really bad cramps (never really had them before), I'd say a 8/10. Also threw up six times and got diarrhoea. Strange! The following 5 days light spotting, then light period (as planned) for about a week.

It's now been almost 8 weeks since insertion, got my second period which was very light compared to being on the pill. Apart from the horrible insertion I'm very content with mirena, absolutely worth it! Also much cheaper as my pill cost around $10 each month and the mirena only $70 for five years, perk of living in Sweden."


"I have suffered from terrible insomnia for quite some time. Every time I get better, then my body becomes used to it.  Currently I take 5mg with 50mg Serequel and 15mg Midozalm. This is a lot of medication and keep in constant contact with my Docters. "


"I'm  48 year old female and I've had arthritis and fibromyalgia since 2008. Have tried many medications which am allergic to most. I have also been diagnosed with RA recently.  My mother has it so probably got passed to me. I've been on steroids and muscle relaxes they help me with no side effects. My rheumatologist just put me on humira. I've givign myself 4 injection praying for some relief. But I am actually feeling worse. Doc says it's just my body getting worse but I'm thinking my body doesn't like the medication.  I'm going to give it 3 more months of I don't get to feeling worse. Was really counting on this medication to help me."


"Used after hip surgery nerves involved"


"I am 18 now I was on the lowest dose of trinessa for 8 months to regulate my period. I get terrible migraines due to irregular period and they get so bad I end up at the ER so my Doctor put me back on trinessa. I loved it. It gives me my period every month around the same couple days after a few months of starting the pill, my acne was all cleared, and I had 2 migraines In 8 months and no daily headaches like usual. The only cons are that I gained about 5 pounds which isn't so bad all birth control does this but I am also tiny for my age (105 pounds) and I was also a bit moody. But those side affects are a lot better than migraines which are not even bearable. I recommend this birth control. Also my insurance covers the price every month."


"I started this medication at a time when I did not have any health insurance and had to pay around $40/month for it.  One of the very first things I noticed when taking this medication was that I started smoking fewer cigarettes, it made the cigarettes taste the way they should, horrible.  I never had any other side effects from the medication.  When I switched to another medication, it became very apparent that I was not doing as well as I had been while on the Wellbutrin SR, so I switched back after a few months and a couple different meds.   This is definitely my favorite; I'd been on several different medications for my MDD and always had terrible side effects.  Not with this!"


"My experience with Skyla has been pretty good so far, I have had it in for 4 months now. Getting it inserted was fairly simple and I felt little pain. The cramping was pretty severe immediately after the procedure and for the next couple days, so I suggest having someone drive you to and from the procedure. I had spotting on and off for the next 3 months but no other side effects."


"Made me so sick for about 8 hours and no bm.
This medicine is dangerous!! I would have called 911 but was in so much pain I couldn't even speak!!"


"I am 31 male. Just figured out, I have ET. I could not take propanolol due to asthma. Doctor prescribed 1/4 of 250 mg primidone (mysoline) at bed time at night. I had horrible side effects next morning. Head spinning sensation plus nauseated all day long. Hands felt numb. Tremor was controlled though by some amount. But too much side effect to continue. Doctor changed it to topiramate. Today is first day, i am taking topiramate."


"I was really suicidal before I started this and its helped me a LOT. I take this for my anxiety also and I don't find that it helps but it does help with my depression. I had problems with self harm and ripping my hair out before I started lexapro and I haven't relapsed on that. This medication has also helped a ton with my anger issues."


"THIS MEDICINE WORKS! I have been abusing opiates for almost 3 years (averaging 150-200mg of oxy/day the last year) and was at the end of my rope with despair of ever getting off of them.  I cringe when I think of how much money I wasted!  After trying to quit cold turkey (I lasted a day and a half) I began researching Suboxone. I waited until I was in moderate withdrawals (20 hours after last dose) to take a half a 8mg tablet. The withdrawals pretty much stopped within the hour.  I still felt like I was recovering from a bad flu, but it gets better. I can't stress enough that you have to be ready to quit and to have a great plan/support to help, otherwise Suboxone will end up being there just to stop withdrawals and relapse is likely."


"The pain is gone. It took around 3 1/2 weeks to 'kick in' fully. Most days are great. I can work again. I can play with my kids again. I'm living again. Cymbalta worked for my fibromyalgia pain when nothing else would. "


"Ok so i usually use the suppository which works great but my m-i-l picked the cream up for me.... never experienced burning with the suppository...but oh man the cream is a killer. Its not as bad as labor and its a bit shitty of them to say to wait till bedtime to insert the medicine.... i have a baby that wakes up early and there's no way im going to get sleep for quite a little bit. Hoping the burning wears down soon so i can sleep. Glad im not the only one experiencing this. Will continue to use until it helps. Many of the reviews said that day 2 aint so bad.... lets hope so. Goodnight? Ugh...."


"I have treatment resistant depression and have been on 20+ psychotropic meds (including MAOIs) in the past 20 years to try to get out of the pit that is depression in addition to lots of CBT/other therapies and ECT treatments.  I started taking this medicine in the fall of 2015.  It was still very new at this point but I was willing to try anything.  It took several weeks to become effective and a couple months to help markedly.  I went from having an average mood of 3.4 on a 1-10 scale with 10 being the best to having an average mood of 7 in a six month period.  My mood has stayed stable for the last year, save for the infrequent dip down.  I am thankful for this medicine and the fact it gave me my life back after a decade in an episode."


"Sooooo.....I usually get a yeast infection after I take antibiotics, about once a year... I usually take Diflucan but my Husband is between job and we have no health insurance right now. So I thought no biggie, just got buy some OTC stuff... The first night it burned for about 30 minutes but eventually went away. The second night(right now) wow my vagina is itching so bad I can't barely stand it! I feel somewhat better knowing I'm not the only one this is happening to but c'mon!! The things us women have to go thru! Needless to say I am scared to use it tomorrow night! Ughhhh"


"I can honestly say that Afrezza is truly amazing.  Each and every day I am feeling good, my blood sugars are in check and I couldn't be happier.  What is interesting about these negative one star reviews are just that, how and why is it so bad.  Why did it not work for you?   I can tell you from my side its super convenient and easy to use.  Anyway, I'm happy and I guess that is all that matters.  I would have given it a 10 but nothing is ever "perfect.""


"I took Tamiflu about 30 hours after showing flu symptoms. A nasal swab showed I was positive for Type A Influenza. I vomited about an 1 1/2 after the first two doses. I was tempted to stop the medication but did not. I am feeling nearly 100% better and it is now day 4. I would definitely take this again."


"I have been on all types of medicine for my condition. Trazodone is the miracle pill for me, I sleep well, a solid eight hours my mood has improved the clarity of my thought process has benefited totally. I have no negative side effects from this medicine. I am also going through menopause with no symptoms of any ugly effects from menopause. I believe that trazodone has helped in all areas. I would never come off this medicine. It has been a blessing, I have been on it for three years. The quality of my life is wonderful. Thanks to those angels who came up with this medicine."


"Doesn't work for pain. Just get dizzy. I took it for 10 months hoping it would start working but it never did."


"I began having severe menstrual cramps about 3 months ago.  Since I have no insurance, I can't afford a hysterectomy.  I tried several pain medications without much success.  Then my doctor prescribed this for me, and it has worked wonderfully.  I only take it when needed, not every day.  Another bonus--it's very inexpensive."


"The pill does a great job of preventing pregnancy just like plan b will. I have taken this pill several times before but this time wow. This pill does a good job at mimicking pregnancy symptoms, but I am glad to say I am not pregnant. Had intercourse on January 6 but took the pill just in case of pre-ejaculate. My period was due Jan 22 but spotted earlier on Jan 15-18 brownish and then pink.  I had real bad breast tenderness, dizziness, nausea, hot flashes, high blood pressure, headaches, back ache, prominent veins on boobs and all over body, muscle spams, cramps but no period, slight fever. It is now March 13 and yet no period, the pill threw my cycle off real bad."


"Restless Legs Syndrome since I was a child...was formally diagnosed several years back. Roprinirole works well for me. Takes about an hour to "kick in" at night. My RLS starts acting up around 8:30 Eastern time....but from time to time will be present during the day, and sometimes in my left arm. A new side effect for me - three times I have taken roprinirole within an hour after eating dinner (i.e., when we eat out at a restaurant in the 8 - 9 pm time frame) and ended up throwing everything back up about 45 minutes later. I have to stay aware of the time frame between eating and taking the meds. Other than that, I couldn't sleep without this medication."


"I switched from the Nexplanon to the Paragard and let me tell you on how much of a life saver that was! I was ALWAYS moody, hungry, breaking out, and my libido was in the negatives. So I decided to toughen up and get the IUD inserted. It wasn't pleasant since I hadn't had kids and did not take any painkillers but it was completely worth it! A day of extreme cramps in exchange for 12 years of no hormones and preventing pregnancy? Hell yea! I can feel like myself physically and sexually again which was impossible to come by on any hormonal birth control. I highly recommend the Paragard"


"I have only been on this med for a week. No lbs lost on the scale, but my belly seems flatter and coworkers say I look thinner. I have a BMI of 30 which may be why it will take me longer to lose the weight. I've had severe nausea, moderate abdominal discomfort and heartburn. I'm going to try protein shakes in the am as some folks here have suggested. On the downside my insurance  (which by all standards is fantastic), will not cover Saxenda. So, I paid $1100 out if pocket for the first month. I must be desperate! Guess I'll see how it continues to go. Good luck to everyone! Obesity sucks and I'm tired of bring the chubby girl for 46 years! :("


"I had Nexplanon implant put in in September 2013, a week after it was put in, I started spotting and it hasn't stopped since.  I've noticed that my hair has become greasy and that I breakout more. If the spotting stops in the next month or two, I would rate this even higher. Its not impossible to live with, just annoying."


"After taking Evista 60 mg. for 5 years for treatment of osteopenia, my recent bone
density test, the -04.2 which is osteoporosis.  Even though my insurance would not cover it, esp. now that I am on Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem prescription plan,. Evista is on the 5th tier so they do not cover it.    I took it in good faith, believing it would strengthen my bones, now osteoporosis.  I am 69 years old and was shocked after my Dr. told me.  Now, they want me to see an rheumotologist to discuss taking Prolia.  (I know nothing about this medication.)  How can I trust this will be a good prescription when Evista made the bone loss worse."


"I read many reviews before starting Contrave the end of Nov. 2015. I have now been on the FULL dose of the medication for two full months and have lost about 16 pounds. I highlight full dose because I truly don't think there is much benefit until you hit four pills a day. Many reviewers were disappointed in the first month because hadn't seen a difference. Once I was on the full dose, the results were immediate!  My appetite has been substantially curbed, I don't have cravings, and I feel fuller faster!  It's up to you to put your fork down though! Side effects: a bit of the shakes with each dose increase which went away after a few days, slight dry mouth, and constipation. All very minimal.  Use the program www.scaledown.me with it!!"


"I am 22 and had the Mirena inserted last month. I had dysmennorhea that was so bad that for 5 days of my cycle I was bed bound on morphine tablets. My bleeding has always been normal flow and predictable. But painful with many trips to the hospital when my tablets were not effective. During the rest of my cycle I was functioning on codeine tablets. I had tried other methods to control the pain such as the pill which only made it worse and unpredictable.
Since having the Mirena fitted, I have been off my painkillers entirely (only taken codeine for a couple of days over the actual period time). The fitting was only uncomfortable with no pain killers. I have spotted nearly every day since fitting but that is welcome in comparison."


"I have taken every birth control know to man, and this one was the only one I could tolerate for nausea, and upset stomach. Although, after being on it for several months, I have re occurring consistent UTI's at least one every two months, Acne on my back (I have NEVER had acne), horrible mood swings, significant hair loss, lack of energy, headaches, suicide thoughts and horrible anxiety. I was so conflicted, and second guessed my side effects with this pill, after getting off of it, all of those symptoms were gone. Ladies, it's NOT worth it."


"I started getting migraines in the military. The clinic doctor did not know what they were and was just given a bunch of pain pills that only lowered the pain a little.  I suffered for many years downing anything I could get. About 15 years later I got insurance and saw a neurologist and diagnosed them as migraines and gave me a script for Zomig. It worked GREAT. Then within a year the company folded and I was out of insurance again. When I found out about the VA they started giving me Zomig & got my migraines under control again & started to work on my other problems.  "


"I have kidney and liver problems. So far this is the best pain medicine that I have found with the least amount of Tylenol or Ibuprofen.  Xodol has half the Tylenol than Lortab so it is easier on my liver. As far as how well it works, for me, it works very well most of the time as long as I take it before the pain gets too bad. I would recommend it over any of the other pain medicines I have taken."


"Took it lost 150 lbs kept it off for a while using every day. became addicted 1 wasn't enough...needed  more and more. Ended up a speed addict. Got clean and my metabolism was a mess.

I thought I could control the drug ...but it ended up controling me. I gained it all back and then some.

Found weight watchers and over eaters anonymous."


"Very helpful for short term treatment of anxiety and insomnia. I found I only needed to take half dose to have a good nights sleep and to feel calm the next day. Such a relief after 2 years cancer treatment left me very tired and anxious. Only problem is the doctors don't like it to be used other than for short term."


"Daytrana really helped with my ADD, as it is a time release patch rather than a pill, and the pills don't usually keep me medicated long enough. I process them too fast. So the patches work great. Minimal skin irritation. However, it may have caused some kind of dependency issue. Because I now rely on the Daytrana to help me focus, I find it difficult to focus without it, to the point of being unmotivated and grumpy if I don't apply the patch. But nothing major."


"I've been on Geodon for about 4 months.  Dosage has been increased to 80 x 2 and seems to be working on controlling both mania and depression.  The side effects I am experiencing are feeling like an empty shell.  No emotion.  Memory is bad, but that could be due to ECT I am receiving as well.  I think the Geodon is exacerbating my memory problems.  I am taking this with Lamictal.  Overall, this seems to work."


"It was awful. First dose made me itchy, second dose made my face feel swollen then I broke out in sores on my mouth. They had to put me on steroids and someone had to monitor my breathing overnight."


"Prescribed only by psychiatrists, Was weaned off Zoloft 200 mg, Effexor 225 mg & Amitriptyine 150 mg. Put on Viibryd 40 mg Oct 11. FDA approved Feb '11. Diagnosed w/ significant severe depression, severe anxiety & seasonal affective disorder Feb '01. 4 months after being on Viibryd, my psychotherapist of virtually weekly since Mar 01 said she could not believe the significant difference Viibryd had on me. 3 years & 4 months later, I laugh frequently, my silly personality is back [I'm very young appearing & acting age 61], I enjoy life, I talk much more. Still have bad days, still have bad cries - yet what a difference! A miracle drug! I'm grateful!"


"COULD NOT STOP EATING!
After taking Ritalin for about 1 month, I noticed a strong desire to snack. Just munch on anything; crackers, peanut butter, carrots. Whatever was around. It was like the constant munchies. Then the snacking turned into constant eating after another month. A constant desire to eat in order to feel good. It was as if I didn't feel well, and only eating would take the edge off. So about 2 months and 10 pounds later, I switched to Adderall.
Why this made me eat like mad I'll never know..."


"I have never had any major headaches to speak of. Recently I had a major migraine for 4 days. This got so bad I literally thought my head was going to explode. I got 2 shots 2 days in a row thst barely numbed the pain. My doctor then ordered a ct scan which came back ok. After pleading to the doctor nothing was working he prescribed this. Wow is all I can say. Headache stopped and hasn't returned. I would recommend trying this as the first option instead of suffering through different things"


"I had to have injections at cervical levels 1-2 & 3-4, they call this drug twilight. I loved it!!! My anesthesiologist said I would feel a burning in the IV of my hand. I felt nothing. It took me about 10 secs to fall asleep. I woke up with oxygen and was ready to go. I was driving about 5 hours later. Walked right after procedure and had the best nap of my life!!! The only thing is and I not sure if it is the twilight or the meds injected in my neck but I cannot go to sleep now. I have a ton of mental energy. My procedure was done at 12:30 pm and it's 4:30 am and I'm wide awake."


"I've been on this med for almost 2yrs it never really helped my PTSD , panic attacks and my anxiety  due to my accident almost 2 yrs ago going to dr tomorrow to see what I can take now"


"I have vasomotor rhinitis and this is the best drug for me.  When I'm off of it for a few days I can feel my nasal passages swelling and I get an awful headache.  Before being on this I took decongestant/antihistimines and I still had post nasal drip and stuffiness and a lot of headaches.  With this drug I feel like a normal person most of the time.  The only downside is that I get more thirsty than normal but I just constantly carry water with me."


"Paxil is very effective. I struggled with anxiety for a year and Paxil is the only thing that helped."


"Couldn't figure out the dosage....made me so sleepy at work so only took it at night but it didn't matter.  It did help the cramping in my legs (have Multiple Sclerosis) but I gave up on Baclofen but now I have to wait for 4 more months to talk to my neurologist to see if I can try something else."


"I started my prep at 10:00 tonight 3/6/2015 late due to the storm and having to travel 6 hours away.

First off this isn't my first and won't be my last. I started just on clear liquids on Tuesday so I wouldn't have a lot to come out.

So I drank my first liter at 10:00 and not 5 minutes after my first 8 ounces I was in the bathroom.

I continued and got both liters down and have had a some ice chips. It's 2:25 AM I am still on the commode and it's a all clear.

I did have issues with vomiting this time which is not me I have these at least every three months. But over all, I am now hoping I am on the down side and can lay down and get warm. The chills are the worst."


"I swap between and Ambien 10mg and Ambien 12.5 CR and have take 1 one of those every night for 8  plus years. I started to notice a few years ago it wasn't working very well. My doctor tried all the usual suspects, Lunesta, Trazadone, Restoril, and all the over the counters you can think of. Recently we decided to try Belsomera 20mg, he gave me a 10day trial pack he told me it may take a week or so. The first few nights were same ol same ol, no sleep, tossing and turning, brain not shutting off as we all know....but the 4-6th night I started to notice I was actually getting sleepy after about an hour so, then by 7-10th I was falling asleep within a half hour to an hour and those last 2 nights I slept so good my wife told me I actually snored"


"I was on a high dosage of Lexapro and it was working extremely well. However, the side effects were terrible. I added BuSpar gradually then decreased the Lexapro to 10 mg and feel as good as I did on the high dosage of Lexapro. I am currently taking 10mg Lexapro and 15mg BuSpar 2x daily. I will warn you that if you miss a dose or two of the BuSpar, the next time you take it will make you feel really weird for a few hours. Also, when you first start taking it, you will feel weird for about a week. Push through it, it is a great add on to Lexapro."


"I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 5 months and I've had  a great experience with it. I no longer get headaches before or during my period, which has happened with every other birth control. My period is much lighter and my sex drive is still there. I had been on the ring prior which was a complete nightmare. Loestrin 24 is much much better than I had hoped for. My cup size went from a B to a C....but the downfall for me is the increase appetite. I have a petite frame, before I started the pill I was  5'2 and about 115lb.  I'm now just under 125. I didn't mind because, like I said, I'm petite and on my frame it's almost unnoticeable. But if you are trying to lose weight, in my experience..It  would be impossible on this pill!!"


"I got this after my son was born. I got it put in mid-Nov 2012.  I had a short one half month without a period, on and off regularly for one month and now I have had one for going on two months.  I am always tired which could be the new baby but he is pretty much the best part of my life so I don't know about that. My hair also fell out but that is also a sign of coming off the prenatal vitamins. I am increadably moody. I fell disengaged at work. I have not had a problem losing weight on Weight Watchers since I started it but I do eat much less now"


"I got my Implanon out 2 days ago after having it for the full 3 years , I loved it for the fact I didn't have to worry about it or getting pregnant, downside is I gained about 4stone and I'm only 20! It was so hard to not gain weight, hopefully now it will be easier, no acne thank God. Having a break from all contraception for a few months and get back on track."


"I don't know if this medicine would have worked or not because after three days I was so weak and dizzy from low blood pressure that I stopped taking it. Better to get up 1-2 x a night to pee than pass out from walking across the house. If you have low-to-normal blood pressure, watch out. Also tried doxazosin/Cardura before this with similar results."


"For abnormal bleeding with no known cause this medicine has been a God send for me.  Instead of having my period 365 days a year, I don't get any now."


"Started this medication today after being on bentyl for years. Noticed within a few hours I was having side effects. Muscle pains, nausea, loss of appetite.  Hopefully these subside and this medicine works. My insurance covered most of the cost, so pricing wasn't too awful."


"i have been on minastrin for 3 months after switching from the nuva ring (big mistake)

i am constantly bloated on this pill, which is the most frustrating part. I have gained 10 pounds and i work out 6 days a week and eat extremely clean. i am going off this pill for fear that this weight gain will continue (my friend gained 20 pounds!) i am often achy and have many nights of restless sleeping. i have suffered from depression in the past so that might have something to do with the occasional moodiness. overall, bc is different for everyone but I'm getting off this pill."


"This is the best help I have had.  Before I started using Lyrica I had to go to the doctor for injections often. One day he asked whether anyone ever gave me anything for nerve pain.  He gave me Lyrica and I take 75mg twice a day and I have not been this pain free in years."


"This is a follow up to my first post on 9/6/17.
Female 38yrs old 5'5" with PCOS
SW: 198.8 Current weight: 193.6
Down 5.2 lbs in little over a week.

I am one week in and now taking 2 pills per day. Side effects have been minimal so far. Nausea is there but not bad. I feel full and satisfied when I eat. I hardly snack in between meals just don't feel like eating. I have never lost this much weight in this short amount of time. Not sure if water weight or what but I'll take it. I will check back in a week or so with more results."


"This just transformed my life. Were this pill to be subsidised by all governments crime rates would drop, depression in both males and females would diminish  - paradise.

Little blushing at first, slightly heavy head - but then: stamina!

43 y.o., very fit, Erectile Dysfunction since sex debute. Overnight all problems solved. There is only one thing I'd like to tell the scientists behind this: THANK YOU."


"I've tried a bunch of topical medication and 8 months of tetralysal and nothing really worked. I'm now on my third month of Trimethoprim and I'm very happy with my skin. I still have a breakout here and there but nothing compared to what it was before. I'm very happy with it!"


"I must say, that this is one fast and effective treatment for acne. I've had acne for many many years, since I was a teenager and now I'm in my mid-20, and I literally started noticing results within a week. It's cheap enough, and through blood testing every 3 months to make sure all is well, I haven't experienced any side-effects, thankfully.

It's not receiving the full 10 treatment purely because I tried to reduce my dosage to see if my skin would manage, and within a day of doing so, my acne was back, so this is more of an acne band-aid, so to speak, but one that has seen my skin clearer than it has ever been.

Plus I can now eat a lot of previous trigger foods without any worries! Hello, DAIRY!"


"Okay, so you hear the horror stories and then you hear some ladies say it wasn't bad at all. I have to say, my experience would definitely go under the "horror story" category! I had done some research, but not looked up any forums discussing insertion. I prepared myself, but NEVER would I have expected how bad it actually was! It doesn't take long, but the amount of pain was almost intolerable. I thought I was going to pass out! When she told me it was over, the pain did not subside! I had to lay on the table for an extra 10 minutes to catch my breath. When I did finally leave the office, I had close to unbearable cramping all afternoon. I had to curl into a ball every time I got one (every half hr) and it lasted almost 7 hrs! :("


"I have used this product for the past three years without issue until the last few weeks when the site where patch was applied became itchy. As time has gone by in few weeks time, the skin underneath gets extremely itchy. I removed it and the skin underneath was left raised, purple, and with peeling skin. It has been 2 weeks and my skin is still purple and the skin has not healed. I tried it on my back and yet again the same thing. I have a red square with leatherlike skin.  I ad to call my obgyn and ask to be changed to another product. I can't walk around with damaged skin. Hoping that eventually the skin will heal. Horrible product!"


"A miracle drug. Thanks. I didn't realize how much I had changed my life style.  I was always looking for a bathroom, my wife and I stopped taking long drives in the country for fear I would have to suddenly go and worst of all, I stopped going to sporting events because I was afraid I wouldn't make it home in time.  Lastly, I was getting up four or five times a night to go to the bathroom.  That is all over now and we are enjoying our lives again."


"Seroquel 100mg saved my life. For 9 months I did not sleep because of an anxiety disorder.  I tried to kill myself three times.  Finally i was given Seroquel and 130mg trazadone. I have been sleeping well and not depressed for ten years. It has saved my life I am so grateful. Did put on 50lbs better that than being dead. Very grateful."


"One of the best meds for bipolar. Low frequency of EPS and no prolactin elevation, however I have gained approx. 10-12 lbs in one year, but that's a small pay for mental stability. Recommend monitoring blood glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol."


"My estranged husband was sent to the ER twice 5 days ago, 1st time they sent him home after 3 hrs., then his friend brought him back at 3am the next night, as his friend thought he looked so bad! He got sick on a Sun and got progressively worse over the next few days. Awful nausea couldn't eat was so weak he could not get up. They did all sorts of tests and his ER doc said it wasn't metformin as his blood work didn't show lactic acidosis. But after reading reviews from other people who had similar effects, I am convinced the metformin is to blame."


"I am a type 1 diabetic was misdiagnosed  as type 2 for 10 years.I have gained 4 stone In a year as I am so insulin resistant  and I am currently on 200.units a day of Insulin 6 500g metforming I have neuropathy as well and I'm only 30 years old.I have started weight management programme  under NHS for gastric band or bypass surgery  but have been given these tablets which a goal to lose 12lb in 6 months.well today after taking g these 4 weeks and the fact I'm on a great deal of mediation I have lose 5kg so 11lb I am over the moon.I really hope this carry in and I can go without the op"


"I went from bedridden to feeling good again in two days. I am on a 5 day plan and on day 3 some ankle aches and pressure in my head. Overall feeling a lot better."


"Was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2000 and ankylosing spondylitis in 2003.  I have been put on different medications for both. I have been on Simponi for about 6 months and have not noticed any improvement. It is easy to use but that is about all."


"Thus is intended as a warning about sudden cessation of long term Lyrica use. I've been taking 75mg twice daily Lyrica for severe pain resulting from crush fractures in my spine. I started to feel a slight benefit from the drug a few weeks after beginning to take it but it wasn't until I started swimming that my long standing pain completely disappeared.
I never missed a dose until a few days ago: just ran out, had to wait til the next day, effectively missing two doses. I went through an incredibly harrowing experience in that time without the drug...it wasn't psychological: I could almost physically feel the chemistry in my brain and body going totally haywire. It was extremely alarming, nothing can describe how nasty it was."


"I've been on minocycline for five days now and I've noticed the acne on my skin starting to clear up pretty well and I bet two more weeks would clear it fully. But the side effects are too difficult to bare. I feel far too tired, my mouth is always dry and has a bitter taste no matter what I eat or how much I brush my teeth. But most recently my throat swelled up to the point where I could barely gulp. Overall I think it has potential to be a great product. But for me it wasn't worth the suffering."


"Used it for about 6 months. Easy to use. No side effects. Just no effects. Initially I lost about 3 lbs in the first month and that was it. Then those 3 came back with a few more more. Did absolutely nothing for me in the way of weight loss."


"Very sexually active until severe abrupt menopausal symptoms at 55. AV symptoms the most bothersome as overnight I shrunk up, dried up, itched, burned and  tore. Intercourse was out of the question.

Dr. gave me a sample of Estrace Vaginal cream. I admit I was afraid to use it and had little faith that it would help so I used only a pearl size amount on clean dry skin every night for 2 weeks. That ammt. Is sufficient to cover all the external parts and more, it emulsifies.

I am COMPLETELY healed as far as pain with intercourse and also pain upon urination. It was a MIRACLE for me.

Side note: If you stop using it (3X a week after the initial 2wk nightly use) you'll be back at square 1.  I give Estrace  a 10+ rating C:

A tube lasted 6 months"


"OK guys, time-out!  I never thought I'd come to the defense of a consumer product, much less one that costs such an obscene amount of money, but:

1.  There are a lot of guys on here complaining they had low testosterone (Low T) and giving their numbers before treatment.  A large portion of them say Axiron took their numbers up into the 500 range.  THIS IS WHAT THE DRUG IS SUPPOSED TO DO!  If you're roughly between 348-1000, you're back to normal.  Axiron worked.  The fact that you still feel tired, or fatigued, or depressed is most likely due to other issues.  I think there are too many guys on here expecting to take this drug and it turn them into the Hulk, make them happy all the time, and provide for them sex whenever they want it."


"I suffer from frequent severe migraines and disclosed this info to the physician during my visit. Recent sinus infections I took a Z-pack and was done but this time was my first time taking Bactrim - DS. Painful headaches, stomach aches, constipation even after drinking water frequently daily. Hoping I don't get the yeast infection or any other issues some patients complain about."


"I finally feel like I'm balanced now that I have been taking Paxil. Life before Paxil was not life. I have suffered from anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder since I was 8. I didn't start Paxil until I was 34 because of a divorce, but it truly has cured me. I no longer feel anxious, depressed, and the racing thoughts have diminished. I feel normal and rational. I do get very sleepy though while on Paxil, and I have found exercise to help combat that side effect. I don't know how my life would've turned out if I had been on this medicine a long time ago. I owe my life to this medicine."


"Been on it for 6 weeks. Has helped stabilize my blood pressure and works well with the other blood pressure medicines I take. Side effect are dizziness - best taken at bedtime."


"I would occasionally get migraines (started at age 16) now I am 28. After a car accident two years ago, I get them much more frequently. I tried Treximet after being desperate for something on day three of the worst migraine of my life. Treximet KILLED my migraine within 15 mins. It made me sleepy and made my limbs feel very heavy but it got rid of the migraine. I only take Treximet every other month, and unlike some, I have to wait to take it until my migraine is full blown, or else it makes me feel worse."


"I was stuck at the same weight for over 2 weeks. I was working out over 60 min a day. I decided to try Fastin and within days started losing weight again. I have been taking it for 5 weeks and have lost 10 lbs. That's good enough to get my approval. It really helps me not be hungry throughout the day. And gives a noticeable increase in energy. I have noticed some jitteriness about 1 hr after taking it. But it does not last long and to me is worth the weight loss."


"Wanted to share my opinion, hoping it will ease the mind of some ladies who are as worried as I was before getting the iud inserted. First of all, I am 21, haven't given birth and have a normal level of pain tolerance.

To cut to the chase, the insertion was not painful at all and I have no bleeding whatsoever. Feeling really happy with the iud!"


"This medicine did not help my fibromyalgia at all. I had Doctor after Doctor ask me to take it as I searched for answers and relief. I finally had to stand up for myself and refuse to take it because it has such a strong effect on me. I felt like a zombie each time I tried it. This is regardless of how small the dose was. The medicine did nothing to ease my pain or any of my other fibromyalgia symptoms. "


"I wish I would have tried this many years ago! After many topical medications, this is the only thing that has worked. On month 3 of taking it and my nails are looking great. Had mild dizziness for the first week, but no side effects since. Would highly recommend giving this a try!"


"When I first got the shot I skipped my first period and then had really light periods after that for a few months. Then my period started occurring more often. About 2 weeks of bleeding then 1 week off then bleed for 1 week then 1 week off or less then bleed for 2 weeks. Really weird! That occurred for a couple months. Then I started bleeding non stop for awhile. It was really light but who likes bleeding all the time. Finally at about 1 year of sticking it out. I now am back to skipping the first period after getting the shot and sometimes skip the second or sometimes light spotting. I do bleed a little heavier just before my next shot is due. Makes me think it's wearing of too soon. Had no other side effects though."


"This medication has helped my cough, made breathing easier and decreased mucus tremendously, however I did have side affects, blurred vision, confusion, numbness in legs, dizziness, nausea and sore throat."


"Picked some up at a trade show and started to use it on my face for deep wrinkles due to my love of the sun every summer. Was actually amazed at the results. Not only smoothed out the wrinkles not totally but a lot it also reduces any age spots. 6 oz supply last a couple of months . I use it at night before I go to bed. It absorbs quickly and not a lot is needed."


"I just started my second month of Jolessa. A month ago I weighed 105-115 depending on the week I guess. Now I weigh 140 pounds! I also am getting acne on my shoulders and sometimes my face, but I wash it multiple times a day because it is so oily! My skin has also been extremely irritated, I have never used lotion my skin has never needed it, and now it is extremely dry and itchy, and recently I started getting bumps on my arms like underneath the skin. Cramps are horrible around the time I am supposed to have my period. I haven't had my period or spotting since I started, however if you miss a day you will get it! I have been extremely up and down with my moods. "


"I have been on Vibryd for almost a year now. Right after it was approved. I had minor issues for the first couple of weeks. But it works great for anxiety issues. I would fly off the handle for the smallest things and Viibryd totally takes that away. My granddaughter isn't worried about going out shopping or eating with me. Seriously, it was horrible. I'm sure it is menopause related but I couldn't control it. VIIBRYD did.  Only drawback is memory issues. It did state that in the brochures, but I just have to concentrate that much harder. Best of luck to everyone."


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"I just finished my first litre of Moviprep for my colonoscopy tomorrow. It's disgusting tasting and very hard to swallow, I'm constantly gagging. It does exactly what it's suppose to though, I feel like I'm peeing from my butt and it's definitely cleaning out my system.

I'm dreading the next litre in the morning."


"Helped my cough from a cold when nothing else would. I'd give it an A."


"Doesn't work at all"


"I started taking Keppra 500MG twice a day 2 weeks ago after being hospitalized for a tonic-clonic seizure lasting about a half hour. Since I started taking the 500MG, I used to fall asleep for more than 8 hours at a time. I've gotten a few headaches, but nothing as serious as the ones I used to get before. My reaction/talking/thinking time was definitely slowed down, but its improved a lot. The first week I used to sleep the whole night through, now its reversed where I can't stay asleep all night. I noticed my mood has changed and mostly for the worse (angry all the time). Really frustrating to adjust to but hoping for the best. Seizure-free so far!"


"I use the Zomig nasal spray. Out of the 4 or so migraine medicines I've tried (prescription), this is the only one that works for me. It doesn't take too long to kick in, I use it, then after 30 minutes the pain starts to ease some, and I go take a nap, when I wake up, it's gone."


"I was given this med for TN pain, after I went to my dentist and he found nothing wrong with my teeth. That same day, my dentist called my GP. GP got me in right away. I was sent for facial x-rays to check for sinus infection, nothing. So my GP made several calls and got me into a neurologist, in the mean time, he asked her what he could give me for pain since at this point I had lost 10 lbs and was missing work. They put me on Gabapentin and Amitriptyline. It took a couple of days, but wow, when it started to work it was AMAZING for pain relief. They have upped me to 600mg 3 x a day and now at about three everyday I am a little high. But, the best side effect ever has to be that a my pain, anxiety, period cramp pain and insomnia are gone!"


"So my doctor put me on the shot after a hormone treatment stopped working. I had heavy periods and unbEarable cramps. The depo shot worked really well for the first two shots. I only had bleeding when it was time for a shot. After my third shot I hVe had not stop bleeding. I think I'm going to try one more shot and see if anything changes. Other then the bleeding I have had almost not side effects. I have lost weight since going on it. Overall I think it worth it."


"I have suffered from obsessive thoughts for 26 years. I have tried different medications over the years. I was on Paxil for 10 years but I never ever felt totally well and I slowly stopped taking it and became very ill. I started taking clomipramine again seven years ago. Again it saved my life and I have been able to have a successful career. I take 250 mg a day. I hate the side effect of weight gain but I will never sacrifice my mental health to lose weight."


"This is a miracle medicine. One dose and my migraines disappear. After 15 years of actually being a test patient for every new medicine on the migraine market, this is the only thing that has worked."


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


"Been on this for 4 years; started about 2 months after dating my boyfriend. Occasional spotting but nothing compared to what others have described. I am fortunate in that I have always had extremely light periods anyway, and there hasn't really been a change except for frequency. No weight gain and no acne or hair loss or any of the other things people have unfortunately described. The only thing I've noticed is a significant decrease in libido. Like, went from 100 to zero within weeks of starting the pill. By the time I figured out it wasn't going away I was too hesitant to switch since it's the only side effect and any BC is a gamble so I just deal with it."


"My first time taking Plan B, I took it 6 hours after the condom got stuck inside me, (I was so worried, I didn't sleep well that night) After taking it, I didn't experience any side effects, and didn't bleed or anything, and I got my period right on schedule. It did its job! But the second time around, (Yes, it happened again -_-) I took Plan B 20 minutes after, and I started bleeding a week later, looks like my regular period, but my regular period is scheduled to come in 3 weeks, so, I know Plan B worked, and it's normal to bleed a couple days after taking it. Now all that's left is to wait for my period to come."


"I have been taking Straterra for 2 years now! Side effects are awful at the beginning and last 6-8 weeks! I feel normal now and I don't have the irratability I had on other medicines. I think it depends on the person."


"Not sure if it's working either, following directions for how $$ it is. I use to do Electrolysis which didn't do much either;   she said not to pluck b/c it would reopen the now cauterized blood supply for the hair follicle; but idk if I should pluck for the $$ cream to get to the follicle? I also have to apply it to my "happy trail" and around my nipples my Doc said it's ok to use there. I'm applying rubbing alcohol to clean it better?? ALSO I apply to my beard minus rub alcohol SO I have to be very sparingly w/it. I also tried for a rebate,  >:[ , not fair, not covered by insurance..coupon ideas any one. Are there generics and do they work?"


"I was given Augmentin for a sinus infection that I had been dealing with for over a week. I was prescribed 2 pills a day for 10 days. Taking 1 pill was enough for me to know that I never want to put Augmentin into my body again. I took it right after eating a full meal, but that didn't help. About 45 minutes after taking my first pill I was curled up in the fetal position with horrible stomach pain and chills.  I also experienced extreme panic and anxiety. My heart was racing and I was having crazy thoughts. There's no way I could get through 10 days of that, it wasn't worth the way it made me that night. Everyone is different, but I'd strongly suggest asking for an alternative if your doctor tries to prescribe it to you."


"Lexapro has been incredible for me. I am a 37 year old man. It has now been 5 1/2 weeks on 10 mgs and I feel amazing. For the first three weeks it was not effective and I did have some side effects, loss of appetite, fatigue, no sex drive (although I could still perform), trouble sleeping and I would wake up with a very uneasy feeling, basically anxious.

But at week four it all seemed to turn around. My sex drive came back, I started eating normally, I had more energy during the day. It is sometimes still hard to sleep at night, but not too bad. I am truly amazed at how I feel. I am a very successful person, have my own business, a beautiful family, but have always felt close to worthless inside, always feeling less than everyone else. "


"Absolutely destroyed the psoriasis.  I sometimes forget I have it & forget to re-order...  boom! $70mo"


"I have taken Hydroxyzine for around 30 years for chronic itchy skin and insomnia. I take it only once a day - at 6pm - and go to bed at 10pm. I take only 10mg, but also about 1.5mg of Temazepam (i.e. a bit broken off a 10mg pill) before going to bed. I get about 6.5 hours sleep usually. The down side of Hydroxyzine is that it makes one feel dopey for around 12 hours and affects short term memory in this period. However, for itching there is no other drug that is so effective."


"I took this medicine before bed and within 3 hours I got a severe sore throat and I felt like I had sometime lodged in the back of my mouth.  The following morning I woke up to a very sore jaw and it hurts to open my mouth. The sore throat is still bad, however its not as severe as it first was.  I only took one of the doses, so I do not know what would happen if I kept taking it (don't know how well it would treat the UTI). I've never had an allergic reaction to any other medicine."


"I have CIDP - currently taking dexamethasone 40mg (yes forty mg) daily over 4 consecutive days of the month. Side effects are horrendous tho thankfully my condition is improving.  Insomnia, weight gain, swollen legs and feet, blurred vision, agitation, increased appetite and flushed face are the most debilitating but only last for 6 days after finishing last dose. Treatment plan is 6 months, I am on my fourth dose and as the months go on, the side effects are getting worse. Would I accept this treatment again.....probably not, but it does help my condition."


"15 year old daughter used Minocycline for 2 months and it was super at clearing her whiteheads-face, back, neck. Then we took a break, acne came back. MD gave us brand name version (1 pill/day verses 2per/day with generic, and much more expensive) and it didn't work at all after 2 months.  Tried generic minocycline again after waiting a few months, and unfortunately we saw no results second time around.  Trying birth control pills now."


"CVS and my insurance switched me from brand name minsatrin to generic mibelas. I had beautiful skin and never had an acne problem until I went on mibelas. About a month after starting mibelas I developed cystic acne that was not only painful but has left significant scarring on the sides of my face at 24 years old. Immediately after stopping it, the acne stopped. My gynecologist got me off that god awful brand and told me that though the pharmacist and insurance will claim that generic and brand name are the same, they are not. Thanks a lot for ruining my face mibelas. While the nominal out of pocket cost was $0, I have spent hundreds to get rid of these cysts on the side of my face."


"I see a lot of bad comments about this birth control and have no idea why. This is because I have been on this pill for 2 years and I love it. It made my boobs a whole cup size bigger and I did not gain any weight. I have also noticed I have no more mood swings and barely have a period. It is very good and I recommend it - also it is cheap."


"It worked good."


"Life saver"


"My night time hot flashes were keeping me from sleeping.  I would have 4 or 5 episodes a night.  My Dr. Prescribed Neurontin and within 2 days my hot flashes have disappeared.  I only take this medication at night as it makes me drowsy.  I take 200 mg.  It  is a miracle!!!"


"T4 only did not work for me, my body could not convert the T4 to the needed T3"


"I am a 55 year old male with rare seizures. I have taken regular Tegretol in the past, but didn't like it because of the side effects with fatigue, confusion, and memory loss. I have been on Tegretol XR for the last five and a half months, and have been very pleased. The side effects seem to be much less and allow me to function much more normally. "


"My experience taking suboxone was the complete opposite of what I thought it would be. I always viewed suboxone as the lesser of two evils between methadone because suboxone contains naloxone so you technically can't get "high". Not that I have anything against people who choose methadone as their recovery route, I have actually tried methadone In the past to actually get high and well... I succeeded lol. When I started taking suboxone I got really bad side effects after the first month of taking it. I would severely sweat to the point I wanted to bash my head thru a wall. It was so rough on my body. But my maintenance program doctor just said it was "withdrawals" because when you take the pill every day I guess you're technically withdrawling from the one you took the day before due to the long half life on suboxone. So his idea was to up my dose to 12 mg to see if the sweating would go away (I didn't see the logic in that idea too). Anyways it didn't so he tossed me some clonodine, which helped a little. But the side effects kept adding up such as headaches, severe constipation to the point I had to use daily enemas (not normal), abdominal pains came too along with nausea and vomiting (every day). It just got to the point where my mind and body couldn't be on the medication anymore. I was on it for 7 long months months even trying to ween myself down on my own. That was a struggle too seeing how the withdrawals from suboxone are supposedly worse than heroin sickness, which my doctor and counselor kindly reminded me after I was already hooked. It was a messy time in my life. Suboxone gave me severe anxiety which left me buying benzos off the street just to mellow me out. I went to a weekly suboxone maintenance program on purpose. To get piss tested weekly and to have a doctor and counselor help me move forward. But instead I felt I was moving 10 steps back. My only option to get off the suboxone (which was my choice, ^obviously); was to get the vivitrol shot and have 3 bad days of sickness but be off suboxone. Took me a week to build myself up to do it because I was terrified of how bad the sickness was gonna be. Choosing the vivitrol shot had to be the best worst idea I have ever made. I did get violently sick after it but it went away. Plus my doctor who gave me the shot helped me out with some comfort meds, so it wasn't all that bad. That was in December 2015 that I've received the shot and have been clean since. So my advice for any addict whose struggling on which route to take for recovery, just get the shot. They'll give comfort meds for the first couple days, then after that you'll be shackle free from drugs. I'm tellin ya, choose vivitrol if you need to detox. For others who take suboxone for other reasons such as pain or etc. power to you; but if ya'll are struggling out there and want to get sober quick, vivitrols the answer. Methadone and suboxone will just make you sicker down the road."


"Lack of sleep, problem sleeping, lying down  then falling into a void
Anxiety.
Had NONE of these side affects before taking this medicine, I slept soundly before ...."


"I use this medication during manic periods (I have Bipolar 2) when I sleep very little.  It allows me to sleep for 6-8 hours which can be really helpful and help my symptoms.  Like others, I have an unpleasant taste in the month next morning, but this is worth it for a good sleep."


"It was very disappointing when Zoloft and Ability didn't work for me, but Prozac began working within 4 to 5 days of taking. This medicine is working good for my OCD."


"My son had an unexplained high fever (103.5) for almost 5 days.  He was admitted to the hospital and was given iv Rocephin, and within 24 hrs the fever was gone and he was his old self again.  We never quite knew what caused his fever, but whatever it was the Rocephin worked."


"Been on Benicar 40mg for over a year, it keeps my blood pressure down. Only side effect that I am not really sure of, is some more joint pain than usual. But with bad discs in back and neck, who can say for sure?

Sad part is, thanks to the cost and loss of job/health insurance, I will have to find something cheaper. "


"I started Adipex May 30 at 233lbs, today is June 2 and I'm 224lbs. I've eaten morningstar and drank nothing but water.  I haven't started exercise yet because I have a joint disorder in my foot but so far I'm down 9lbs in 3 days. Take pictures to note your progress and a food journal."


"I was diagnosed with MS in June 2014; and was prescribed Tecfidera. I was fine on the initial 120mg dose, but once I had to take the 240mg dose, I started having severe GI issues...vomiting, diarrhea, cramping...similar to food poisoning. I couldn't even keep water down. I stopped taking the Tecfidera for two months until my body got back to normal; then had my neurologist prescribe me one month of the 120 mg capsules before increasing to the 240mg dose; and started taking Singulair with my morning dose. It is also essential that I eat a substantial meal with fat and starch before taking the Tecfidera.  I've not had any new lesions since. For me, its a great med as long as I can manage the GI side effects."


"I just got my kyleena today. I'm about 10 hours post insertion. Getting the kyleena put in was super painful; the nurse held my hand though and I only had minor spotting after. I was cramping horribly until about an hour ago. Hopefully it's worth it."


"Hi im finishing week 3 and have lost 21lbs. First few days was nauseous but that went away, I was irritable first few days and a few times since. I drink a lot of water everyday and sont drink anything else except a cup of coffee in the morning. i have a small healthy breakfast, decent size healthy lunch (1/4 of my plate lean meat 1/4 starch and 1/2 veggies) dinner I drink  a Herbalife shake. i walk 4-6 miles a day. sometimes Im so motivated I could walk more but my schedule only permits me to walk at night and dont want to be wired so late. I also noticed I go to sleep much earlier than before and first time in years, I get a full 8 hours of rest."


"Always thought I had"misophonia" (hatred of noises) but never realized it was OCD until I went to my free university psychiatrist. He said lexapro or a drug (fluvox) more specified for OCD, I went with fluvox because I do not so much suffer from general anxiety, rather bursts of obsessive and compulsive thoughts, mostly due to noises. Anyway, fluvox is all I've had.. and I can't imagine changing! I went from 50mg to 100mg (sounds like a lot but fluvox in its nature is just a high mg mixed with the buffers 100mg is not a really high dosage)& I can now  watch lecture with out ear plugs, when it used to be 100% of the time, Slight weight gain might be my fault. I steal hear small things, but I can more often forget about them!"


"After contracting Lyme disease my immune system became weaker and eye allergy is now a continual issue.    Opcon-A  has made the difference.      My current problem has been going to work in the morning  and looking as if I have bloodshot eyes due to drinking alcohol or smoking.

There is soap in your eyes feeling when you first apply it, but it quickly goes away."


"I've been using Anafranil for 6 years. It has helped me a lot. On occasion I still struggle with obsessive thoughts but have been able to bring it under control both times by myself.  I rated this an 8 because of dry mouth and constipation problems.  Eat your fiber big time.  After several years, the dry mouth problem got better and only returns when I'm under stress.  I sleep well on this drug and did not sleep as well on the SSRIs."


"I've had the yeast infection from hell. Finally went to the dr and got Diflucan. I am on my 2nd pill with a 7 day regimen. Almost no itching and starting to feel so much better! Also a little tip; orajel has worked MUCH better for the itching and pain than anything meant for the vag. My dr recommended this. Who knew? :)"


"It kept me from having food cravings but only lasted about a week!!"


"This worked great but caused bad constipation. I know it was from Vesicare because I have never had constipation before."


"This drug has worked for me for the last year.  It actually started working the first couple of days I used it and then I titrated up to a dose twice a day and it has enabled me to be on a more even mood throughout the day.  Just be careful when the doctor mixes it with other anxiety medicines or depression medicines. You could be susceptible to serotonin overload, I mixed it with a high dose trazodone for sleep issues and found that it made my anxiety worse and more apparent to people, so I switched to Limbitrol which seems to work well with it and don't forget, if you stop these drugs don't do it cold turkey. I stopped trazodone and went into withdrawal symptoms that triggered a major seizure for me!"


"For the past 2 years I have suffered terribly with incontinence. A month ago I decided to go to the doctor and she prescribed Vagifem. It was an instantaneous result. I can even jog now without any leaking. It has changed my life. The only negative thing I find is that I gained 2kg or it can be water retention. But not having incontinence outweighs the water retention/weight gain."


"I'd suffered from ongoing anxiety and found my usual antidepressants were not working anymore. Also I was going through a very stressful period, and not sleeping or eating well.
My GP prescribed librium for a short period of time. I found it really effective. My sleep and appetite returned and I was coping much better with anxiety. It's been two weeks now and I am going to ask if I can continue taking it for a bit longer.
I have had no noticeable side effects."


"Works in just a few minutes. I like the spray in place of the Fentanyl sub-lingual tabs. I like Sub-Sys made by INSYS Pharm. I know I have been on these type med's for 20  yrs."