"This is my 10th colonoscopy and suprep is by far the best prep kit I've ever used. So effective and gentle at the same time. No cramping and clear and empty in 2 hours. I did have some nausea and freezing chills. I was so cold my fingernails turned blue. My body temperature dropped to 96. The taste is the least of my worries. Suck it down and move on. They all taste terrible. At least it's only 16 ounces. So glad I got lucky enough to find suprep!!!"


"For all you "horrible cramps, worst pain ever, bad drug" people. You had a blocked Bowel. The directions warn using it with that, yet the only way I've ever known I had a blocked bowel was when I was writhing in agony. So unless you have your own X-ray at home, I'm not sure how one would know.
Anyways, it's not the laxative to blame, it's your condition. Remember why you took it? People always confuse causality. "I took X, then this happened. X is bad and at fault." It's more likely you would have gone through the same experience at a later time, and the laxative just brought it on sooner. I'm pretty sure stimulant laxatives increase the pain and severity of cramps, which is why it's warned for. Yet a blocked bowel is hell. Been there."


"Nausea, excessive yawning and some headspins for the first week or so, but after that, clear sailing! Best I've felt in years."


"I am a 33 yo mom of 2. Very busy, very active. All the Overactive Bladder meds didn't really help and dry mouth was awful. I backed out of interstim twice, and when I heard about this option I was scared but had to try it, interstim was the only other choice. I am 7 days post botox 1st time.  It has changed my life. I no longer have to void 3-4x before leaving my house to go somewhere. After having cystoscopies done, I was nervous. It wasn't as bad as I thought. The bladder where the injections were was painful voiding for 2 days, but it was worth it. No more voiding 3x  per hour. If & when it wears off, I'd do it again. I have headaches off and on, may or may not be related but it was a life changer for me."


"My Anxiety and panic attacks were so bad I had a hard time leaving the house, I still take Xanax and clonazapan, but with Gabapentin added it really made a difference. Im able to go out and shop with no problems now, first time in years I was able to drive into the big city."


"I've had my implant almost 3 years now. I was on the pill consistently I got pregnant and didn't know it. I lost the baby so this was my alternative to use since pills failed me twice. My periods have been irregular and lasting longer every other month. I've gained some weight with it but I'll choose this again just I don't have to bear losing another baby while on the pill and using protection."


"I have herniated disc as well as severe arthritis in my shoulders and arms.  I have had many days of severe pain and restless nights, very painful mornings while being on many different narcotics that didn't help very much.  After starting Neurontin the pain has almost completely gone.  I am still on Roxicodone but the Neurontin has made all the difference in the world.  I can raise my arms above my head, something I haven't done in months.  It does make me a little sleepy but I am sure that will go away, I have only been taking it for a week now.  My opinion it to take it at night, everyone needs a good night sleep anyway.  It is great for me."


"I have had  high cholesterol with hypertension since I was in my late 20s. I was diagnosed with CAD when I turned 50 after having my first of three stents in the same blood vessel.

I was in the double blind test using Amgen's PCSK9 inhibitor for about two years. When it became available to the public, I requested it from my insurer. Amgen supplied the drug to me for no cost for 6 months when my insurance company finally denied coverage. While I was taking the injections, my LDL was 20; overall cholesterol 109. Once I went off the drug, my LDL rose to 103; overall cholesterol 212. Once I went on medicare another supplemental prescription ins. company, I reapplied for Repatha. I was approved for one year & am currently taking it."


"I am posting an update. I have now been on escitalopram for just under a year and I can say it definitely changed my life. My anxiety is much better and I can do more things. I went back to work and can attend social events again.

The negatives for me was how long it took for the meds to take effect (it was about 1-2 months of increased anxiety, loss of appetite, loss of sex drive, irritability) then it started to work and I increased my dosage to 15MG which is what I have been on since. I'd say it took about 4-6 months for full effects and now I still feel anxiety but can handle it better.

Other down side: if I forget my meds for a day or two I definitely feel the effects. I get increasingly dissociated and irritable for no reason"


"Like the other anonymous user, I went to the ER with a migraine. I received this medicine and Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) intravenously. The side effects were intolerable. Within minutes of injection a combination of agitation, nervousness and anxiety overwhelmed my already throbbing head. I felt trapped, as if there was no escaping the discomfort of the side effects.

I gave this a 3/10 because it still prevented me from throwing up after I already had several times. It works, but I won't ever use it again.

I know it wasn't the Benadryl as I have taken it since without incident."


"I had seen everywhere that spotting was the worst symptom of this. Once I got the nexplanon my period stopped immediately with no spotting whatsoever! Yay! On the downside, I was a little emotional for about two weeks. Once that wore off, I became extremely exhausted and hungry all the time. The symptoms have eased up within about two months. I still get pms-like symptoms but no actual period. Overall I adore this birth control method! No babies and no having to remember to take a pill!"


"I did not experience any side effects, but based on a clinical trial result, I walked at a brisk pace  for an hour most days to avoid cardiotoxicity."


"Took Percocet for 3 days after losing a couple of finger tips to a slamming door.  It certainly helped with the pain, but made me nauseous, dizzy and drowsy. I had to lie down most of the time I took this drug. I got off it as soon as I could."


"I have had asthma since I was a baby and this medicine has helped me so much."


"I have been on this birth control for 3 months and for me I only get pimples during the period week, I have gained weight but only 8lbs through out the whole 3 months, and I have a very high sex drive during the second week. The week before my period I am doing good, but the last 2 days I get mood swings and craving of food. Personally I don't get headache, cramps, or pain. Also I have a light flow now, I use to have to have a VERY heavy flow."


"I'm a 27 year old female and I've benn taking Saxenda for two months now. At the beginning the weight loss was rapid, but there were severe side effects. Mainly nausea and constipation, but also dry mouth and tiredness. Now it's all gone though. You should know- it's not a wonder drug. True- I've lost 24 lbs (11kg) in 2 months, but I really pay attention to what I eat and go to the gym 3 times a week. You still need to do the work. What Saxenda does: now your work will finally have results. Which makes it much easier to keep going. By the way I'm only using the 1.8 because my doctor told me to try to avoid using 3 dosage until I really need it. When you reach the "plateau phase" and stop losing weight that's the time to increase the dosage"


"I had high blood pressure that turned out to be related to the job. My doctor put me on a low dose of linosipril and the blood pressure came down.  And my migraines stopped. I did not make the connection until I left the job and we took me off of the linosipril. The blood pressure was normal but the migraines were back.  I did a search for  migraine medications and found linisopril on the list. I went right back to the doctor who was  going to put me on Topamax and shared my findings. Two months on a low dosage of linisopril and no migraines. Woo hoo! Fingers are crossed and so far so good.  Best of all it is a free prescription at my local grocery store pharmacy. What a tremendous relief after years of having migraines run my life."


"I just got this inserted yesterday. When I move my arm a certain way I feel a pinch where it was inserted every woman is different so I'll ignore all the reviews and see how my body will react to it. I'll give it 4 months or so if I don't like then I'll get it removed plain and simple most contraceptives have side effect so I do expect those. Thats what we have to deal with of we don't want to conceive either that or risk with condoms which also have the possibility of slipping  off etc....."


"Not good at all.  I took Cholestyramine for a week and I would wake up at night and run to the bathroom and it was just too late.  I wish it worked for me as well as it has for so many of you. "


"I have been on celexa for two days now and have had almost no side effects what so ever . I was super hesitant about taking it as both the reviews I read and the doctor who gave it to me told me it would cause bad anxiety for the first week. I was pleasantly surprised when I took my first 20mg dose, as it helped my anxiety almost immediately . I have a bit of nausea and fatigue , along with a bit of dizziness but nothing serious . This is the first time I have gone a day without anxiety in three years, and I know it's not a placebo effect since I initially believed the medication would do the opposite . My sister suffers from depression and after seeing my reaction to the medication is considering seeing a doctor to try it out ."


"Horrible headache the day after (tried it on three different occasions to make sure it wasn't something else) and could do nothing other than lay in bed in the dark. "


"This is what I've always needed. My mood is lifted, I have energy I never had before, I don't feel sad and helpless anymore, my anxiety has lessened and I'm easier to get along with. This may just save my failing marriage. I was afraid of all the side effect warnings but I only experienced mild nausea for about a week, and for the first few days I woke up intermittently during the night, but could easily fall asleep again almost immediately.  Feeling so much better!"


"The VA gives me this pill and I no longer beat up my wife, who I love very much. My bad dreams are gone, I sleep good and my wife does not have black eyes from my dreams. Thank You So Much."


"I was on the Depo Shot for 3 years and wanted to try something new. I was on my period when the Nexplanon was inserted. About 30 minutes after insertion, my period stopped. I've been on it for a year and still haven't had a period yet. It does excellent at preventing pregnancy. I've gained just 3 pounds and my weight has seemed to level out. On Depo, I was gaining 3 pounds each couple of months. My hair is very curly and thick but the hair loss is kinda freaky when showering. I'll comb it and globs of it are on the brush. Besides that, I have no other issues. Every body is different. I'm glad I chose this to protect me during college."


"Pamine has been a God send for me. I changed gastroenterologists because for 5 1/2 years I suffered with not being able to eat a regular meal without problems.  I was thrown into "dumping syndrome" after I had my gallbladder taken out.  Avoiding liquids during a meal helped, but not much. With Pamine I can eat regular meals again and enjoy life again. I was borderline fecal incontinent, and stayed home much of the time.  This medicine combined with cholestyramine, has given me back my life...literally. The only drawback is some constipation, and then my new Dr. has told me to cut back the Pamine to 1 daily.  Thank goodness I changed Dr's."


"I have been taking it for a week and have tons of energy!  I am excited and happy.  I am getting a lot done and it is great.  I do have trouble with winding down at night though.  This is the reason for the rating of 9 otherwise it would have been 10."


"I took Yasmin in my 20's and remembered that I had a decent experience on it, so when my GYN suggested birth control pills to help manage my peri menopause symptoms (aggressive mood swings, debilitating menstrual cramps, periods lasting 10 days and coming every 2 weeks, heavy clotting), I asked for the formula again (generic this time). I've been on it for 3 cycles and my experience is similar to what it was 15 yrs ago. Mood evened out almost immediately. Periods only once a month! Bleeding very light and lasts 3 or 4 days. Good side effects? Lost about 8 lbs, breasts fuller. Not-so-good side effects? Ovarian/uterine cramping and sore breasts during last week of active pills (I take a lot of Advil). Skin not better, but not worse either."


"For years I have been a prisoner of rescue inhailers and nebulizers. This along with absacor as a daily inhaler were not controlling my problems. Over 10 years ago my doctor put me on advair 100/50. I now have not use my rescue inhaler or any other product other than the rescue inhaler in the airport in Rome a couple of years ago as it is no where close to being smoke free."


"WARNING! I have had my asthma Since childhood. This worked wonders with my asthma it almost immediately stopped me from having to use my rescue. I didn't realize it until now but around the time I started taking it was when I started to suffer from severe mood swings and the feeling of unable to control my emotions (I am 24) something would upset me and I would just cry and cry and cry. I noticed a lack of energy not caring about things I once use to and I just wanted to sleep. If I did go out and drink I sometimes would have terrible nights since alcohol is a depressant I am assuming this is why I would have such an over emotional reaction to things that I normally wouldn't cry about. I am immediately stopping this once I made the connection."


"I have been using this product for years and absolutely love it! In school I used to wear sweatshirts all the time, and sometimes I'd even sweat through those. When I first started using this, it was Drysol, but there doesn't seem to be a difference between that and Hypercare. I hadn't used it for a couple of months before last night, and the burning/itching was almost too much to tolerate, but no sweating today. The negative about this product is that it now has a new sponge top that you apply yourself. When I went to push it on last night, I lost my grip on the bottle and dropped it, spilling most of the brand new bottle. How irritating! I wish it'd come "assembled" as it used to."


"I hadn't found an anti-depressant that worked until my OB put me on Zoloft towards the end of my pregnancy. All others made me suicidal and I am already diagnosed as a manic depressive. Zoloft is amazing with the exception of the yawns and difficulty having an orgasm. But it's all worth it to have a medicine that actually works."


"I started out with 10mg, but the side effects were too much! My doc then put me on 5mg, which did nothing at all, then bumped me to 7.5. I am starting back on the 10mg this week because 7.5mg is alright but not really working as well as the 10mg did. Now, although the side effects were horrible, the pain relief was great! I am having insurance issues, so unfortunately for the next couple days, until I can go pick it up, I have to use just my Oxycodone 2xdaily as needed for break through pain, and my muscle relaxant. I realized just in one day how much the 7.5 worked more than I realized when my shoulder and neck started throbbing. It is obvious that although it was not as good as the 10's were for pain relief, it worked more than I realized!"


"I've taken 10 mg for 5 years for panic disorder, and it has drastically improved my quality of life. I also take 10 mg of Buspar because I did experience a very bad panic attack one year ago. I used to take 20 mgs over 5 years ago for 6 months, but it affected my sexual response. I think so long as you take JUST enough, it can really work."


"I have been on the shot for two years now, and overall it's been great. I couldn't remember to take a pill everyday, so my doctor suggested the Depo Shot. When I first got the shot I bled for almost two months straight. After that, nothing. Besides some spotting when I'm up for my next shot. However, I have noticed I've lost some of my hair, my depression worsened and I experience major mood swings from time to time; I didn't gain any weight.

My doctor just notified me of the risk of osteoporosis and suggested taking 1000 MG of Calcium and 400-800 MG of Vitamin D per day. This is suggested after receiving the shot for 2+ years. Either way, I wish I knew this sooner. I would have been taking those vitamins since day one."


"Older drug, but the cadillac of anti-inflammatory drugs."


"Well only been on it for 8 days don't feel to good and still smoking. My chest hurts, no energy, was up most of last night, and when I do smoke I feel sick so it must be doing something to my body. I pray it starts working because I'm ready to be a non smoker. I do not like feeling sick."


"I've only been on this medicine two days and already I feel so much better! I don't ache, fever is gone, no more night sweats and I am FINALLY sleeping through the night! I haven't had any bad side effect for this medicine. Even though I feel better I know I still have to continue taking till all gone."


"I was first on implanon for 3 years until it was recalled and I had the nexplanon inserted in 2016.  I bled a lot with the implanon, at first the nexplanon was great, I never had a period.  Now I am constantly spotting.  If I don't drink a lot of water, my body thinks I'm dehydrated, and my blood will be red, but when I drink lots of water, its brown and clears up within a few hours.  I have had constant nausea where I thought I was pregnant.  It's also like I haven't eaten, and makes the nausea go away afterwards.  But comes back in a few hours.  It is very effective for birth control.  My husband and I, do not use condoms, so I know it is very effective! We are planning to get pregnant next year, and I cannot wait to get this out."


"I was on Otezla for 4 months. I experienced the headaches thy every person seems to be getting, but I was willing to fight through those if the medication worked. I never saw any clearing but I did get a horrible rash all over my chest and back. It went away after I went off it. Don't take this med! Unfortunately I also have Crohn's disease and take Humira - which works wonders for the Crohn's but doesn't affect my psoriasis at all. I'm stuck with the topicals and kenolog injections again."


"Took lisinopril for two days.  Woke up after first day of taking it and my right eye was swollen. After second day of taking it woke again to swollen eye . Also developed tingly sensation in my forearms, hands and feet. Experienced numbness in my fingers and pain in my wrists. Felt as if I drank a bunch of caffeine -- heart was racing and felt very nervous. Called my doctor who said he didn't think it was the lisinopril but I told him it was the only new thing happening. I've just stopped . Pharmacist said it will take 48 hours for the two pills to be out of my system. "


"This medicine really didn't work for me. The moment I took it for my acid reflux it gave me a headache.It worked with getting my acid down in my stomach for a couple of days. "


"I had shoulder surgery back in July 2015. I was prescribed 50mg every 6 hours for pain. I took it just a couple days because I did not need much of it and the side effect dry mouth drove me insane. Fast forward to November 2015. I'm still experiencing severe pain in my shoulder 9/10. So I started using these sparingly whenever I feel like I want to be pain free. It works great and the dry mouth is worth the pain free time I get."


"18 year old female. I have suffered acne since I was about 10 or 11. Got prescribed minocycline 50mg once a day in November 2014. Didn't see any difference after a month, so I started taking 2 a day, worked WONDERS! It was absolutely amazing, used in combination with Benzac, my skin was so so clear I loved it. I think I stopped taking it around June 2014 and my skin stayed clear apart from the additional break out here and there. Fast forward September 2014 and my acne had come back, worse than ever. Absolutely everywhere, and super red. I got prescribed Doxycycline which did nothing after 4 months, and my acne is still terrible. Now I'm back on minocycline, hopefully it will work again!"


"I just started my fourth month and I'm still hopeful I'll see my acne start to clear up. It hasn't really seen any improvements if anything it is a bit worse. I also get my period two times a month and I called my doctor to inform her and she said after three months that should start getting regulated as well as the acne. So im hopeful with in the next two packages of Tri Sprintec my acne and cycle start responding well. A good benefit is that my breasts have grown a cup size. I will post again at the end of 6 packages of pills and how that has impacted me. Overall im still hopeful because of what my doctor told me."


"I love the patch. I started out with the pill and didn't feel satisfied. I always felt like it wouldn't work if I took later then the time I had to take it (which was constant). My first week of taking the patch it was annoying and I wanted to take it off but now I hate having that week off the patch because I noticed that whenever I have it off I'm very moody, tired, and have a lot of anxiety. I love the patch because not only it helps my period, no babies, etc. but it makes me feel normal."


"Awful experience. I feel disconnected and struggled with derealization while on this. It made me so spacey. And my anxiety was out of control. I'm afraid to go anywhere and hang out with friends it's awful. This is an awful drug for me. I feel like I'm losing my mind."


"Finally a medication that truly delivers on its claim! Clears up cold sores within a day or two if caught early, otherwise, still provides relief and shortens duration. This stuff works!!!"


"I took this for  three days. Within that short period of time I experienced extreme abdominal pain and cramping, severe migraine headaches, nauseated, drowsiness all day, moodiness, agitation, shaking, etc."


"I wanted to share my experience with Zoloft because I came to this website looking for reviews when I first started. I had my doubts at first, my doctor started me out slow at 50mg. Now I am up to 150mg. It has taken a good 5 weeks for me to finally feel a change. I actually woke up in a good mood the past few days. Let me tell you I spent a lot of days staying in my sweats all day watching TV thinking I was never going to feel better. For me it just took a really long time to take effect.  The only side effect I have had is in the bedroom dept. Takes FOREVER if at all to have any fireworks go off for me, which was never a problem. Its really weird, but other than that no other side effects. I hope to feel even better each day."


"Made me sick"


"I started Nortriptyline about 2 months ago.  Doc started me on 10 mg/day and asked me to increase to 50 mg/day.  Started taking it at night but was over-sleeping so started taking it in the morning.  Missed one dose by 12 hours and immediately got a migraine that lasted for 4 days.  However, after 2 months, the medicine doesn't seem to be working.  I've started getting weekly migraines again that last 4-5 days.  Have emailed my doc for help because I can't afford all the time off work and being a neglectful parent!  I had dry mouth in the beginning but that has gone away.  I used to have an uncontrollable bladder but the medication has cured that (thank goodness).  Haven't noticed weight gain."


"I've been struggling with Nighttime Eating Syndrome for years now. NES is a Eating disorder that causes u to binge in the middle of the night. This disorder is not only bad bcuz you consume most to all of your calories while everyone's asleep, you also gain more weight when you eat at night, and you wake up in the morning feeling unrested and guilty. I've been on this medication already and stopped taking it because of the trouble sleeping. It's a catch 22 because my binging happens at night. Taking the meds at night keeps me up. I do love the energy and lack of wanting to stuff my face with food at night. I'm gonna hang in there and see if I can take my dose slightly earlier so that I'm not peaking at 10pm."


"I tried implanon in 2010 because I was on the pill prior and that whole ordeal made me feel disgusting with stomach upset, weight gain, painful cramps. I just got my implanon replaced for the 3rd time a week ago. (I'm going on year #7 with this). I know that the dr. I go to agrees that women either love it or hate it. Right before I got it replaced for the third time, I started getting real periods again. My face started to have bad acne all over again. In my experience, I lose weight with implanon. My boobs actually get bigger. I never experience cramps while on implanon. Usually I go at least half a year without experiencing the spotting other users have described (it's been minimal). My experience has been very positive."


"I have  Wegener's granulomatosis (aka granulomatosis with polyangiitis) .Was on Imuram for two years, have to switch to Neoral now. Apparently it's not working as it should be. Dreading the switch however, because Imuran gave me few to no side effects. Have experienced hair loss after about a year, but could also have a different cause (I take lots of other medication and many non-drug related causes have to be considered as well, eg hormones, stress,...). Also very cheap drug for me, but we have universal health care in Belgium so don't know of this is also the case elsewhere."


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


"The positive and most rewarding thing about Chantix is that it actually works.  I have been smoking for the past 9 years and finally, with the help of Chantix was able to quit almost effortlessly.  By the second week on Chantix, I was able to just quit, just like that.  Today, I do not take them as prescribed (one in the morning and one at night) because I started to go a little batty.  I was driving myself and my poor husband crazy.  Psychotic almost!  Everything ticked me off.  I did not get sick (I ate a meal before each dose) or have crazy dreams which I looked forward to.  But I almost admitted myself into a psych hospital and my husband almost left me.  Nonetheless, 45 smoke free days later I can honestly say that the pills worked."


"I started on Micardis 80mg, good for reducing my blood pressure, but I had bad vertigo, dizzy, had too lie down, felt sickly and had cold sweats. Did not agree with me. Reduced it to 1/2 a 40mg tablet. Felt okay for a day then had vertigo again. Stopped taking tablets."


"I had Mirena inserted one week ago today. My family doctor, as well as a very rude OBGYN, were both not able to get it in. I went to a women's clinic and had it inserted by someone who does this all day every day. I was surprised by how quick and relatively painless it was - a small twinge of pain on insertion, not much else. The next day, 24 hours after insertion (almost to the minute) I had horrible, debilitating pain on my left side, down my leg and up my back. It's a foreign object in your body, so your body is going to try to expel it. I took Advil but eventually needed T3's to get rid of the pain. After a few days, the daily pains went away. I am still bleeding (had it inserted on day 2 of my period). Otherwise I feel great!"


"I wore this patch on a recent cruise and was so sea sick, that I could not enjoy myself. I also got sick on the plane ride home.
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"So I'm 16, a teenager with acne, as usual. I used this product from my dermatologist and I have to say I love it! I didn't get any peeling or redness or pain at all. I really noticed a difference after the first day. It smoothed my skin and took away some scars. I love this product and would definitely recommend it for other teenagers like me dealing with acne."


"I have been taking Pristiq for 6 months. The first two months, nothing happened. The third and fourth months were great. I was well balanced, no longer angry all of the time. I had motivation to do things, and I felt like I finally had the ambition to do something with my life. And then Pristiq just stopped working for me. As if my body had grown immune to it. I am still talking it regularly every day but I feel just as horrible as I felt before I started taking it. I am going to see a doctor next week to find out why it just stopped working for me. It's not fair! I read so many reviews on how it has changed peoples lives and fixed their depression. I was so happy to think that I'd gotten the same result. I can't find a reliable drug."


"For years, my Dad had really bad anger issues. He continually kept my Mom in turmoil with his fits of rage to the point that one day she had a Stroke. It was horrendous. When both of them went to a Nursing Home, my Dad was evaluated and diagnosed as being psychotic. The Doctor prescribed Haldol for him and within 3 days, he was a brand new person. He was calm, he laughed, and he was such a joy to visit with. He remained this way until he passed away 5 years later.  If he had been given this medicine years before, I feel my Mom would have lived another 20 years."


"Have been on most antidepressants since 1996, Prozac worked but then wears off (just discontinued 3 weeks ago).
Viibryd at 10 mg first week helped, increased to 20mg as instructed. Have weakness overall, heart palpitations, dilated pupils, annoyed easily , unable to achieve the big O, gut feels awful and bloated, Cervical Dystonia is aggravated. I have not had diarrhea but cramping. Jittery feeling , thoughts of being better off dead for a few days now. Have only been on this med for 3 weeks... not sure what to do..."


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"I'm going to start with the inactive pills tomorrow. I must say that the first week I used Aviane, my face and shoulders broke out terribly. But by the time I reached the middle of 2nd week, the breakouts started to calm down. I still do have pimples right now and discoloration from the breakout it gave me, but my skin is getting better. I noticed that my shoulders aren't breaking out anymore. I'm experiencing a loss of appetite so I think that's whats making me lose weight. Also, I tend to have "gag moments". I know it's kind of weird. I think my boobs got a little big too. I guess my body is still adjusting to the hormones I'm putting in so I'm just going to be patient about it."


"Braintree Laboratories describes their product, SUPREP, as having a “berry” flavor. Not as well understood, is that I think it is the oft-maligned Satanberry. Satanberry is known for its noxious odor and, if unfortunate enough to be ingested, causes Krakatoa-like eruptions of sulfurous gas and violent, firehose-like evacuations of all internal solids and liquids. Poo foam? Yes, you will probably experience this rude shock too. Anus as red as a baboon’s behind? You betcha. Aftershocks may occur the day after the actual colonoscopy. In my opinion, SUPREP is overkill for preparation of bowel cleansing. Go for the gentler Prepopik or MoviPrep, either of which I will again insist upon for my next cleansing prior to colonoscopy."


"So far no bleeding I don't think I've notice any more discharged. No rash yet.I have it stuck on my butt. No weight gain so far I will update later !"


"I was in ICU in a Denver hospital. This saved my life!"


"I am on my second Mirena and I have never truly had any problems with it. I got it in 2009 to prevent pregnancy and it didn't hurt that bad since I had just had a baby. The only side effects I had was occasional bloating and cramping. It is as though I have period-like symptoms with no period. Sometimes I will bleed old, brown blood, but it's just spotting. In 2013, I had an ectopic pregnancy. I had to have surgery and had it taken out. I can't take pills, won't take depo, can't do the ring, and prefer to not have the patch. So, I got another Mirena. It hurt to get it put back in. People were surprised since I had an ectopic pregnancy with the first one. I have had it for 6 months and weight gain has been an issue. But no period is great."


"I am currently trying to get over a very nasty cold. I couldn't handle the coughing anymore so I bought Delsym. I took it before years ago with no problems. It made the cough worse before it started to help. It made me drowsy. I napped and was cough free during that time. Maybe 3 hours. Then I woke up not feeling "right". I started to feel hot and had some stomach cramping. I got up to go pee and all of a sudden it's like I lost all control of my body. I started sweating uncontrollably and started falling and passing out repeatedly. My muscles tensed up and I couldn't move. I finally came to long enough to stand up and immediately got horrible diarrhea. I still feel totally out of it. Make sure you have someone to monitor you if you take it"


"I had the procedure for my bladder with botox on December 14,  2016. It has been the most horrible experience in my life, the doctor never told me about  the possible consequences of it, I will never recommend it, EVER!!!!!!! It's been almost three months and I still have problems."


"Worked quite well no side effects took half a caplet 2X daily to equal the recommended dose of 1 caplet per day to try and avoid any stomach discomfort."


"I had a lot more thoughts than usual. Thoughts weren't so bad. I still felt gloomy and stressed. But horrible withdrawal effects. Upset stomach, headache, nausea."


"This one made me dizzy to the point of being afraid I was going to faint at the slightest turn of the head."


"Okay. When I first started Nexplanon, it was great. No periods and still no periods, except DARK black spotting. Okay, no main stream period problems, but my weight is the problem. I got Nexplanon after I gave birth, I had to wait 8 weeks because I bled for a extra 2 weeks. So within the time (I got Nexplanon in December 2014) I gained no weight and maintained my weight. As soon as I got Nexplanon my weight increased and I never had weight problems. I was a thin 125 and now I'm 157. Within months, ny eating happens have not changed. I'm not a sweets eater, I've started exercising and STILL no weight loss. Im 5'2 so I am now over weight for my height. I loved Nexplanon no periods, but the weight gain. Is a no go for me."


"I had my nexplanon insertion may 2014 so about a year now. It does its job! And I love it. It didn't clear up my acne the way bc pills did. But since I kept forgetting to take the pills I switched to the implant. The only thing I hate about it was messing up my periods. Some months I would have it twice and other months it would be regular."


"Took Crestor for four months and it lowered my cholesterol. Took it until my feet, shins, and calves went into cramps. Couldn't sleep, and could hardly walk. Cramps ended two days after quitting.  Cardiologist put me on it and my family doc took me off it and told me never to take it again."


"40+ years of migraines, foods, weather, you name it, day after day.  Pills, ER, you name it.  Finally tried Botox.. Didn't notice improvement first two cycles.  Wits end.  Started to help a little on 3rd, then wore off after two months.  This time, full 200 units, no migraine for over a week so far.. That's miraculous!"


"I've always had GAD and some performance anxiety only with school or work related tasks. I've never really trembled uncontrollably until I started a new career in the medical field. Past few months my anxiety attacks have increased for reasons it wouldn't have in the past.I've always had service industry jobs. Needless to say I now need to take 10mg twice daily to perform my job without running away. It does its job well as far as the physical symptoms with a calming effect but mentally you still may have thoughts. Do I wish I didn't have to take a daily med for anxiety? Of course but with this med I still feel like myself without the panic, SSRI's made me feel numbed out but help a lot of people. I prefer propanolol at this point."


"I've been on Sprintec for 2 years and I love it. At first I was on Beyaz, and that was awful, so my gyno switched me to this and I'm glad she did. I have virtually no acne. Beyaz made me gain at least 15 pounds, and I've slimmed down since taking this, but not by much. My breasts only become sore around the time of my period. My period always comes the same day of the week, and I haven't had any pregnancy scares. One of the best things about it is that with my health insurance there's no copay (Beyaz had a copay of $40). I used to have a lot of vaginal discharge and Sprintec has substantially minimized it. My sex drive is through the roof, but my appetite hasn't been affected as far as I can tell. No complaints! "


"This has been my very first birth control pill. I have taken it for almost an entire month and so far everything is good. What I've noticed so far is that I'm more moody/emotional, I feel hungrier than usual, my period is lighter but my cramps are still there and they've been there everyday. They used to end around the 2nd day but I'm on the 4th day and I still have cramps. I can manage cramps and a little moodiness tho, so no biggie. No weight gain so far but I work out 3-5 times a week and drink lots of water. No acne but I use Proactiv because I used to get bad breakouts. My doctor said I'd be protected after the first 7 days so I have had sex with a condom but it was after 2 weeks. I'm pretty satisfied so far. Plan to stick with it."


"Overall I am very happy with this medication. I have had little side effects. I still prefer Lyrica as a better pain relief medication but had to stop due to fluid retention of 6kg in 3 months."


"I was just diagnosed with osteoarthritis and had surgery to fix meniscus tear. Osteoarthritis is bone on bone, tibia and femur, on the outside of my left knee. Probably due to trauma playing soccer. I am 45 year old women. Played soccer since 3rd grade, high school, college and after. Since 2000 I've mainly only run. Jan 22, 2014 was my surgery. Just over a month after my surgery, I had my first injection. I did not say anything to anyone because I surprised at how much better the knee felt. Normally just walking I would have sharp pain on the outside of knee, after shot, I did not feel this. On day two after shot, I walked for exercise over 3 miles and my knee felt great. I hope the next 2 injections go just as well and hope this pain free feeling lasts."


"I have to say I love this pill. The only side effect was a small headache for the first 48hrs. My doctor wanted me to have a surgery, but I thought no I can do this on my own. I have been taking them for 2 1/2 weeks. I weighed in at 280lbs and now I weigh 269lbs. I pray that I can keep going. I have no cravings at all. I wish everyone the best."


"UPDATE: I have been on Contrave about 3.5 months and have lost 32 lbs. No side effects. I feel great. The smaller I get, the slower the weight loss is. I also notice if I forget a dose those old bingey cravings come back pretty fast which makes me wonder: will I have to stay on this med longer than I thought? I have 15 lbs left to my "thin goal" and my weight loss has slowed to about 1lb/week. But no complaints here! I look and feel great. And probably 10 people have started Contrave after asking me what my secret is ;-)"


"I use Seroquel XR in addition to Tegretol XR and Geodon. It is sort of the adjunct to these primary medications. But it does it's job at keeping me stable when the base medication mix falls short."


"I have fibromalgya too - its been helpful as a painkiller!"


"I have been taking Geodon since it came out. It has been a godsend for me. My mood had been stable for a long time. My last hospitalization was 2002. My results have been fantastic."


"Original diagnosis stage IV  lung cancer, July 2013.  Received chemotherapy every 3 weeks for two years.July 2015  PET test showed cancer had metastasized to liver.  Started on  Opdivo August 2015.  I have been on opdivo every two weeks since  August 2015.  Last CAT Scan (June 2016) tumor in liver is shrinking AND NO LONGER ANY TUMORS IN EITHER OF MY LUNGS. Slight side effects minimal, slight body aches and tiredness."


"I've  been on/off benzodiazapines for about 20 years.  I am now back on ativan 1mg 3 times a day for anxiety/panic attacks and insomnia.  I know I need an increase in dose soon, as it no longer relaxes me as much as it used to.  I find ativan to be the best benzo.  I've tried xanax, (which made me sleepwalk), valium, (which doesn't affect me really).  I think I will stick to ativan and after 20 minutes, I feel a lot better.  relaxed."


"I have ADHD as well as epilepsy. I have taken just about everything for ADHD, and with my siezure history I have no clue as to why this was prescribed to me. (Actually it was new, I got samples.) Mildly stimulating, but in the wrong part of the brain for ADHD. I had seizures and got off it when I found out it caused seizures in people who aren't epileptic."


"I am on Belviq about 2 months now, I started at 180lbs because I got side effects from Nexium (acid reflux medication) gained more 10lbs in a month. My PCP was willing to prescribe weight loss medication. I decided to try Belviq because side effects less than Phentermine. So far I lost about 10lbs. No major side effects and occasionally I felt a dizziness, dry mouth for 1 week. My craving significantly reduce, I snack less better meals. I monitored my diets and at least exercise."


"I started taking this medication about 3 months ago because I'm prediabetic, I had no side effects & has worked great"


"I have a lot of health problems (Physical, not mental).  Trying to sleep some nights is an absolute nightmare.  I've taken Ambien, would sleep an hour or two and then wake.  I've done the other stronger Benzodiazepines (Temazepam).  If you take those more than 3 or 4 nights in a row your body is addicted and you need them to sleep and your body won't let you take a nap because it wants another pill.  After I weened myself off those I had a friend who told me about Trazodone.  I asked my doctor and he said sure.  This is the best sleep I have ever had and I never wake up groggy. IT IS THE BEST!"


"I have had severe problems with allergies after moving to a new area. Sinus problems and then surgery. I have suffered from migraines and sinus headaches. Once the infection cleared cephadyn removed the headache. It does not take care of the severe headache with infection."


"After being diagnosed with Endometriosis in July, my doctor decided to have me take this birth control pill to help with the terrible, stabbing pains of the Endo. I must say, I noticed a huge difference in pain the next day after taking my first dose! I have not been in pain for a week now! Thank you Cryselle! Also, so far no major side effects but it's too early to say. I only had some nausea the first 2 days. Time will tell if any additional side effects should occur."


"paxil is the best medicine for panic disorder. I can tell it will work within 15 days. Just be patient don't give up. Some people say  they put on weight. I didn't put on any weight I've used it for  2 years almost. So it works different for everybody. Paxil stopped my panic attacks. Thank you!"


"Most effective. Thought I had a cold from travel, but had high fever unusual for me [30 years since last time!] Unresponsive to Aspirin/Tylenol. Diagnosed with Influenza A. 2 Capsules & 18 hours later POOF, fever gone & 98.6.
Other Conditions persist: Chills with sweats, hazy feeling, equilibrium off, cough transitioning to yellow mucus.
Side effects: 30 hours since fever dropped, body temperature has remained 1-2 degrees below normal. Eyesight is impaired where I see better without my glasses far, but have trouble reading small print like medicine instructions with glasses. Continued ringing in my ears. Insomnia because I should be drop-dead tired."


"I was on Celexa for a year and it wasn't working for me. Then my doctor prescribed me Zoloft and it's my fourth day taking it and I love it. I finally have a clear head on my shoulders. And for the first time in a long time, I don't feel depressed at all. I would highly recommend this to anyone who suffers from depression."


"It works great."


"I had a spinal fusion surgery of T9-S1 just 8 weeks ago.
I am a 62-year old female.
Recovery was going well. 2 weeks ago, I was asked to start on Forteo. Within 8 days, I began to have knee pains and it is getting worse by the day, making me feel rather unsteady when I walk. Am also having slight dizziness and a constant mild headache.
Am going to speak to my surgeon re stopping this medication."


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"My life is wonderful with Roxicet. I have herniated disc in back and neck, fibromyalgia and nerve damage. Very painful knee/leg. Wonder drug, I can go all day. No groggy feeling."


"5/8/15 I started yesterday after I fed up with my weights , I go to gym 3 times a wk & workout w/the trainer ones a week with no result I eat very healthy organic & lots veg. I saw my Dr last wk & told me to try it cause in the chart I was over weight 5'5 , 175lbs. I'm 49yrs old Married for 29 yrs, I don't  feel sexy anymore , I hate my body every time I look in the mirror.  I need to mention I'm athletic woman all my life & love the gym,  I do take care of body but I felt like gaining 10 lbs very year, hopefully this will work for me this time , Follow me for the next 2 month"


"Helps a good deal with pain related to cancer. But it makes my so sleepy. Other than that and loss of appetite not many side effects."


"Went on this to try and get my hormonal acne under control, and while it took about six months to get rid of my acne, I couldn't be happier with it now. (I've been on it for about eight months, and now I don't have any cysts or whiteheads. It feels like a miracle!)"


"I'm so relieved to know I'm not alone with this awful "migraine cocktail."  I suffer from chronic migraine and had one so bad last week I went to the ER.  I told them I'd been twice before for debilitating migraines and dilaudid was the best solution.  Instead, they gave me a cocktail of Reglan, Benadryl and Toradol.  They injected the whole dose at once and I had the worst uncomfortable, restless, panicky feeling I've ever had.  I thought it was Benadryl making me tired but after reading all the reviews on here, it has to be the Reglan.  Refuse this terrible drug, even for anti-nausea.  I was so restless I almost ripped out the IV.  Worst experience ever!"


"I have been on anti-depressants for 6 years now after a car accident.  This is the third time my medication has been changed because they stopped working.  I take wellbutrin in the morning and cymbalta at night.  The only side effects I have had is increased sweating.  I sleep much better at night, used to just about fall asleep on my way to work - now I am much more awake, much calmer and loving it.  Hopefully this will keep working because I get to the point where I can't stand myself."


"I am 33 & I have protruding discs at my L3-S1 levels. I am in pain management until I can have surgery. Because of the condition of my discs I have electric, debilitating muscle spasms in my lower back. At the time of my most recent episode, I was on 10 mg Valium for muscle relaxant & 10 mg Flexeril. The Flexeril & Valium did nothing, nothing for my spasms. Luckily, I had an appointment with my pain management doctor, and he prescribed Baclofen as he could feel the spasms. I was told to stop Flexeril and take the Baclofen -- which I did immediately (10 mg). Baclofen was miraculous! It stopped the spasms almost immediately & by the next morning (today), my back felt almost completely normal. Thank you. I can actually make it to work!!"


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"I'm 16 years old and the first couple of days after I started taking Tri-Sprintec, I had terrible nausea. Right now, I'm on my tenth day of taking it and the nausea got a little better, but my moodiness is driving me and everyone around me crazy. I feel really irritated all the time and I feel like I can break down crying any moment. I also started my period at least two weeks early. Hopefully, these symptoms will settle down after I've been on the pill for a month."


"I was taking 3mg per day at equal intervals.  I tried to stop completely, and the noise came roaring back. So, I went back on 3mg per day, and the noise is reduced by 50% or more, with minimal side effects so far."


"I read a lot of reviews before getting implanon. Having it put in was a breeze! For about the first year it was greatest birth control ever. Then I had my period. With it came extreme mood swings, low libido, pain in my arm where it was inserted and my period lasted about 2 months. For the second year I would have a period 3 out of 4 weeks a month and continued with other side effects. I am scheduled to have it taken out Monday. I am a little nervous about removal but we will see how it goes. Overall I am glad I tried it but ready to try something new."


"The progress with this medication was really quick at first, 5-7lbs a week after just the first week. The headaches were manageable until I got to three a day and then the headaches and vertigo it caused almost made me stop all together. I was at a stand still with just two pills a day for longer than I should have been. Finally I read a correlation between the drug Metformin interacting with Contrave, causing headaches. I have PCOS, not diabetes, so I could stop taking them. A week later I was able to go up to three with no issue and have now been up to 4, for more than a month with no issue. The only problem I came across since is that removing the Metformin, my progress has slowed to 1-2lbs a week, no matter diet or exercise. 35lbs-3mos"


"I've had major back pain- 5 back surgeries with chronic pain nothing has given relief, I've been put on all kinds of medications and fentynil patches which really were awful!! Methadone was prescribed by a pain management Dr assigned to me in hospital after one surgery, he told me it's been around a thousand years, has very few side effects and works better. It by far has been the best for me, I don't have the fuzzy brain like the rest of the drugs do, it has been consistent in pain relief it doesn't take an hour to work then stop in 3, it continues working!"


"I am a 32 year old woman and I have been with my same partner for 3 years.  I had stopped taking my pill because I hated pumping so many hormones into my body. Yesterday I went in for the paragard iud but unfortunately, my uterus is too small and it didn't fit right.  Ladies - do NOT psych yourself out by reading all the horror stories of insertion. I made the mistake of doing this and I was so pleasantly surprised how I experienced no pain whatsoever. If anything it just feels like you are getting a pap. Anywho, because the paragard didn't fit with my lady parts, my dr recommended we try skyla. The insertion again was so fast and painless and although I did not want hormones, this will protect me from pregnancy more so than the paragard."


"I was taking 1000-2000mg of Codine a day for 2 years. I spent a day reading all the reviews on Suboxone as my Doctor wanted to start me on it. I was really worried cause there were no bad reviews. I started my first dose of Suboxone two days ago and I feel amazing. The only side effect is a slight headache. Anyone with an Opiate addiction this is the drug of help."


"Azor is a powerful high blood pressure medicine. Unless you are in otherwise good health, do not abuse. As with all HBP medicines, take before bedtime and do not mix with alcohol or sleep aids. Good luck."


"I love meloxicam! For years I have suffered from ovarian cysts that tend to rupture and be very painful. Not to mention that I have unusually painful menstral cramps. I went to a pain management doctor FINALLY after years of suffering and he prescribed me tramadol and meloxicam and the combination has changed my life completely! I highly recommend it for anyone who has extreme pain and bad inflammation."


"I have taken Klonopin for 10 years for anxiety. Dr. started me at 0.5mg/day. Because of increased anxiety, my dosage was increased slowly to (3) 2mg doses per day. I was at 6mg/day for several years. It calmed my anxiety and helped me to sleep very well.
I went on a 2 day trip 3 years ago and forgot my medication. I was up all night and realized that I was dependent on Klonopin. In the past 3 years I have slowly decreased my dosage to 1mg at night and 1mg in the morning. I have been at this dosage for 1 year. If I forget to take this Klonopin dosage, I get very anxious. I want to decrease dosage more, 1/4 mg at a time. Klonopin absolutely helps with my anxiety, I just didn't know I shouldn't have taken the high dosage that I was on."


"I was experiencing horrible panic attacks about 2 weeks ago. It lasted days. Extremely fast heart beat, not being able to breathe, literally I thought I was going to die. I went to the hospital twice and they checked me out but said I was ok,  I went to my doctor the day after the second hospital trip and he put me on 100mg of Zoloft and 1 mg of Ativan, I've been on Zoloft maybe a week and it has worked good on stopping my symptoms and panics but its not at 100 percent as I still feel pretty uneasy but in time I feel it will continue to benefit me, I know you have to give it more time to fully work. My side effects are bad nausea, restlessness, and cloudy head which has went away pretty much."


"I loved the thought of not having a period EVERY month, as advertised.

It worked great for 6 & 1/2 years. Light spotting when I started back then, and lighter periods and not buying so many tampons was very nice!

I got off the pill for 6 months (for financial reasons.)  Decided to go back on it, and now I'm in month two and on my 11th day bleeding. Started as spotting, then got heavier each day after, & minor clotting. I saw dark brown blood on day 9 of bleeding, thought it was ending, finally, then next day...BAM, back to bright red bleeding again, & HORRIBLE cramping to go with it! I'm a mess emotionally. It's like PmS, but not going away once the period starts.

I think it's turned on me. Time for a switch! I can't affOrd ALL these pads"


"For low back pain since I had 2 protruding discs several years ago, I  take tramadol for pain and Skelaxin for muscle relaxing. It must be the name brand Skelaxin which works perfectly as the generic causes me to be foggy, loopy, and tired as the med wears off after 3 and a half hours. I also find I don't trust my driving or decision making on the generic. "


"I started this pill a month ago. After 4 days of taking it, I had a heavy period and terrible cramps that lasted for 5 days. The cramps was gone and the heavy period went away, but after 2 days I had the medium bleeding again and the cramps. It gets worse when exposed to cold or I am cold. I do not know why. I never had this problem before. I'm am experiencing breasts tenderness and depression. And now I am on my 2nd brown pill and I have cramps and moderate bleeding. I do not know if this is normal but I am still taking it. My sister-in-law said, who is a nurse that this is normal and would normally lasts for 3 mos."


"Have been using it to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia, 10 mg at night, and it works great for keeping the pain away at night and to get a good nights sleep."


"I've had the implant since Aug. 2014. I absolutely love it! I had a large bruise for about a week after insertion and slight tenderness every once in a while, but otherwise it is hardly noticeable. I changed from oral contraceptives to this because of severe breakthrough bleeding (basically having two periods a month with a variety of different pills), although I haven't had an issue with any pregnancy scares. For the first 2 or 3 months of getting the implant, my gynecologist told me to take pills to regulate my period, and my period disappeared for a solid 8 months or so.. Earlier this year, bleeding came back and again I was prescribed occasional pills for bleeding, since it is my main issue. Overall, very satisfied and highly recommend!"


"Had to wean off Effexor because it lost effectiveness after 15+ years and started Lexapro. I did not have a good time switching because of the Lex side effects and was skeptical this drug would keep my GAD in check as Effexor had for many years. I read this blog during the first few weeks, going from 10 to 15, and now 20 mg. It's been rough - BUT - the side effects of heightened anxiety and feeling loopy are diminishing each day and I feel pretty darn good! I'm glad I stuck with it - it works. For anyone who's suffered with GAD and then had relief for years (with Effexor), revisiting bad anxiety during the first 3-4 weeks on Lexapro is scary - no one ever wants to go back to that dark place again. Get past the side effects - it's worth it."


"I started off on Fiorinal...it has aspirin instead of Tylenol. I took that for about 20 yrs till the aspirin tore up my stomach.

I WAS switched to Fioricet. ...almost as good as the Fiorinal.

Together it's been OVER 40 yrs on this drug....absolutely fantastic. Helps me function and helps with the migraines and the almost daily tension headaches I get.

Some of the headaches get so bad it feels my heads exploding...Fioricet gets me thru this without any side effects.

For me this is a great drug...my new drs have decided to slowly take me off it...and lately I've gone back to suffering.

Gotta find new drs somewhere to give me my regular # of pills.

I've been lucky to have taken pills that've helped me so very much.l"


"Been taking this for 2 weeks and have noticed some slight improvement via my esophagus not narrowing-down while eating most foods. However, this drug has mitigated the freedom from depression/OCD/anxiety that I take other meditations for (sertraline, fluvoxamine, ativan), and I have felt a great increase in those symptoms since a few days in with this drug... so I'm getting off this and hope to find something better!"


"I am a frequent flyer when it comes to bladder stones and kidney stones. I am a female. This last time I went in because it wasn't moving. Cat scan revealed a 11 mm stone.  They went in with a scope and laser to blast it but as soon as they tried to open up my ureter with the balloon they realized too late it was as full of strictures and one split open.  So they quickly inserted a J stent, left the stone there and pulled out.  Now I am 4 weeks out waiting for my ureter to heal before my urologist decides what it needs  to be done.  During this time I have been on flomax and it has helped with the flow of my urine and helps the pain. I am hoping that somehow the large stone has broken up and "left the building" lol   side effects minimal."


"I take Abilify 2mg along with Wellbutrin 300mg as well and feel so much better. No side affects at all. I was on Risperidone which was AWFUL! I think this medication must work differently when taken with Wellbutrin because I noticed a big difference for the better!"


"During the first month I took it, it made my period a lot lighter. However, it also made me a lot heavier. I gained 12-ish pounds while taking this, and I had crazy mood swings and emotional instability. I would cry for no reason and I was always slightly hungrier than I should be. My breasts have been sore during the entire duration of using this medicine. Also, I missed one pill and have been on my period for twenty-one days and counting."


"Other than the expense, this medication is outstanding.  No headaches or nausea for me.  It is the first medication to not only soften and move stool effectively, but it seems to target that awful gas pocket that causes so much agony normally.  I have a twist at the splenic flexure that is so tight, the gastroenterologist could not get the scope through, despite tripling the medications.  So this medicine is a miracle.  Without it, only surgery could get me this comfortable.  Wish I could afford to take it twice a day.  I only do that occasionally.  Still have to use Miralax since I can't afford to take Amitiza twice a day.  "


"I had right shoulder ,arm, and neck pain for 2 weeks - I had taken norco at night so I could sleep but the pain was to much and I had no relief. my orthopedic doc prescribed flexerol 5 mg I took one at dinner but 3 hrs in still no relief - took a pain med (oxy) fell asleep a while later- next morning I woke up and no pain- first time in two weeks! Since the pain meds had no affect I know the flexerol did its job. I felt a little " hungover" but ok- next night I took it alone and I had no side affects the next day-"


"I prefer the ER vs IR because you then only need one to two tablets per day."


"I take 30mg (half tablet) 4 x daily.  Works great for dysautonomia. "


"I was on Junel Fe for 2 years and only just switched to Lutera last week because I felt like my boobs were shrinking on Junel Fe (I'm going back on Junel Fe tomorrow!). Since then, I have felt like absolute CRAP! I used to be anorexic and now that I'm so bloated I feel like never eating again! I work out every day and my abs were so defined until I took my first pill. I do not recommend this birth control because it makes you blow up like a whale! If you don't mind that then there's nothing wrong with taking Lutera."


"The first month was the worst. I had a lot if mood swings and very tender breasts. After that the side effects have been very minimal. I no longer have my period, but around the time I used to get my period every month I get light cramps. I also get very tender breasts during this time but they have gotten bigger since taking the birth control. The only major complaint I have is that I've had a major decrease in sex drive as well as being very tired in the morning. I switched to this birth control because I got very sick every morning. I like this one much better."


"I have tried it all. Haven't slept through one single night in over 15 YEARS...being the wife of a cop who works all whacked hours of the day and night is part of the reason. Dr told me about Belsomra and I figured, "What can it hurt?" - "What's worse than another night of disturbed sleep?" Well, I have experienced THE BEST sleep of my life on this medicine. I take it 1 - 2 hours before bedtime, fall asleep easily, STAY asleep ALL NIGHT without waking at all. I'm one amazed skeptic. I wake up refreshed without feeling like I need any extra sleep and without feeling groggy. I'm actually ready to BE AWAKE. The husband reports that I do NOT move all night! And those awesome, vivid dreams are an added bonus."


"I typically don't post, but I thought I should share.. if you have cramps on your normal menstrual cycle, the cramps only get worse. Much worse. I have a decently high pain tolerance, and have been a whim for 2 days now. I have only had Paragard for 1 month, and they say it gets better over time, so I am hoping that it really does get better, but those are the only symptoms I've had other than spotting during the month. Workouts haven't been suffering nor had my weight changed much at all. I do bloat from time to time though. Hope this helps."


"I've been using Ambien for a of couple months now, only taking it a few times a week when I think I'm going to need a good nights sleep. My sleep issue was that I'd wake up at around 1:30am and not be able to fall back asleep. When I take an Ambien I fall asleep about 45 minutes after taking it, and don't wake up until my alarm comes on. I only use it when I know I'll have trouble sleeping (like Monday Mornings and I've never experienced any weird behaviors like others I've read about."


"I've been taking Cipro for three weeks now, had a horrible urinary tract infection that was not caught on time, and it went to my Kidney. To my luck this medication exists and also is my worst nightmare. (I'm used to it now, but the first three days, I couldn't sleep, I had the worst headaches ever, fever, body aches, a little of diarrhea, and lost of appetite) I have two more days to go. At first I thought the headaches were because I stopped drinking coffee, like a LOT!, but stopped my coffee intake when I got super sick. I'm currently on a 1000mg Cipro and wooo.. I can tell you, that as much as the side effects kick you, this medicine sure is working wonders. I drink plenty of water now, I honestly don't ever want to go back to having a urinary tract infection."


"I've been on and off birth control for 5 years and I was on Levora for a couple of months before I decided I didn't want to be on any birth control. I recently started taking Levora again, but I quickly remembered why I stopped taking it before, HORRIBLE breast tenderness and swelling, to the point where I'm constantly thinking about how bad my breasts hurt, it's hard to concentrate or move or do anything because they're always hurting, just wondering if anyone else experienced this and if so, if it goes away at some point? If not, I have to get off of this!"


"Best OTC sleep aid I've been able to find! A simple half pill [~12mg] will knock me out in about 15-20 minutes after I have taken it. Of course as with most sleep aids there is definite sluggish feeling in the morning. Caffeine generally gets rid of this feeling."


"I am now 2 weeks in and this stuff is REALLY unpredictable. I was taking hyzaar before and supplemented with clonidine. The combo works but the clonidine made me exhausted all the time. Without the clonidine my BP was typically around 140/100.
Tried verapamil and apparently calcium channel blockers do nothing at all for me. So doctor talked me into edarbychlor trial month. My price for hazaar was $4 for 90 days. Price under my insurance is $214 for same 90 days for Edarbychlor, but doctor assured we could find pharmacy to give discount. Nope.
But ignoring the price: Sometimes my BP is 135/95. Sometimes it is 115/75. There is no association with routine or times. Exercise made it plummet to 65/45. So I think discontinue."


"LOVE this birth control! First 3 months were pretty rough as my body adjusted but now that I'm on my 5th pack I feel 100% like myself! No acne, no weight gain, no mood swings, great energy, normal appetite, etc. Once your body adjusts to it its a great birth control option!"


"Did not work. I used it a day after I felt a small bump. I bought first thing in the morning, used it accordingly and did not see any quicker than usual improvement.

Expensive for a very small bottle. I suppose it it did work for me it would be worth it and I would use it at least 3 cycles. However, it did nothing. My advice let it run its course. I'm day 12 now and it's almost gone. Not completely.

Highly disappointed with the product."


"I have been taking Suboxone 8mg/2mg films for approximately 3 years now and don't know what I would do without it! I'm prescribed 1/day.Some days I take 1/4 in the morning, 1/4 in the afternoon & 1/2 in the evening. Some days I only take a 1/2 at lunch time. Some days I take a whole one, everyday seems different depending on how I feel."


"After gallbladder surgery was prescribed this for at home pain management (I can't take Vicodin) and while it definitely kicks in after about 30 minutes it wears off way too fast. Halfway through my wait till the next dose timeframe pain is in full swing again. Ugh."


"The doctors diagnosed me with social anxiety, depression and minor schizoaffective symptoms. The first 2 days of taking this I felt great, I felt like I could do anything and I was really happy would rate this medicine higher if this continued for the entire duration of my taking it. However my the end of the first week I was severely delusional, to the point where I didn't even notice it. At the end of week 2 I didn't even know who I was, I thought I was turning into animals and I had no perception of time. A good way to explain it was the worst week long trip ever. I first noticed I was not me when the letters on my phone made no sense. I cold turkey'd it and I experienced hypertension, irregular heart beats and so much more."


Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"I've been taking it a week now and nothing. I still have congestion, it did nothing for my cough (I am taking cough drops like candy with it because it doesn't work) and it messed with my vertigo big time. I did not find this at all effective in my case. Apparently, I am one of the few it does not help."


"I have been taking actos since Nov and had great results at first and now it seems like it it doesn't work at all even after taking an additional pill with evening meals.  Blood sugar readings are the same with or without it"


"I have had great success with this medicine.  It is meant to help you achieve sleep levels 3 and 4. It is meant to make you drowsy. Take it at night a couple of hours before you want to fall asleep. Poor sleep is a big problem with fibromyalgia. I have had fibro for 20 years. I still work full time, retail 56 hours a week. Yea it's tough some days. You have to keep moving."


"An excellent medication for treating my condition"


"I experienced chronic pain for 4 years, I had difficulty sleeping, would go to work, come home and go to bed. Every time I physically exerted myself, taking a shower, preparing a meal, doing household chores, I would need to go lay down. My family would visit me in my bedroom, it was depressing.

Cymbalta has changed my life. I can tolerate the cold, even the grocery store used to bother me. I am much more active and find myself only going to bed when it is time for sleep, I also sleep much better. My family has noticed  a huge change in me, as far as being a part of life again.

This is not without cost..I have the strangest dreams, +30lbs, tired, terribly constipated."


"I've been a depressive type most of my life, and I've also had problems with alcohol. I recently was prescribed Lexapro but only took it for two days as it felt wrong. I've always had an icky feeling about SSRIs etc. I finally decided to give niacin a go, and within a few hours of the 1st dose I felt ten times better. I'm now on day 5 and slowly upping my dose. I feel better each day and don't feel the sadness that was so paralysing for so long. Only negative side effect is a headache from time to time but it'll pass soon I'm sure. I really enjoy the niacin flush feeling, but only at night. During the day I take the slow release kind but I'm planning to slowly switch to the flushing kind over time as it just feels more effective."


"I've been on the Climara Pro patch for two weeks now and already notice a marked decrease in hot flashes and mood swings.  The night sweats and sleeplessness continue but I'm hoping that, too, will soon improve.  My only and biggest complaint with this product is the next to impossible to remove plastic backing!  It simply refuses to come off easily!  Every time I've had to change the patch has been a battle.  I end up with a patch that is torn on the edges, has holes in the middle, and I'm supposed to be able to stick it to my skin in that condition.  And it's not like I can just toss it out and start over with another patch.  Not at those prices!!  There has to be a better way."


"I have been on the pill for 3 months. As soon as I started taking it my milk supply dropped so drastically that I had to rent a hospital grade pump to keep up with my daughter. I gained 17 lbs in 4 weeks which is awful considering I was finally getting rid of my baby weight. I've never had acne and my arms are now completely broken out. Terrible pill! I think it must be great for keeping you from getting pregnant though...who wants sex when you feel fat, tired, hungry, while covered in acne!"


"I've been taking Trintellix for over 6 months now and it's helped me a lot! Taking it along with my anxiety medication and birth control has completely gotten rid of my suicidal thoughts and now my panic attack are extremely rare, and only when I am about to/am on my period. My only problem is that it hasn't done as well as psychiatrist has hoped, I still have some of the daze and haziness that prevents me from being able to do anything. Which isn't a very great point if you're on 20mg and your insurance will barely pay for it since it's new, leaving you with about 340$!!!! I still think it's done well by getting me stable and calm but still not really good enough for me, at least right now."


"I have been on oxycodone 15 mg for about 4 years now it was working well and then all the sudden I guess I have started getting used to it so it doesn't work right anymore so what I had to do what I had to tell my doctor I think I got an immunities. The doctor told me he says well you have been on it for a while it's up your prescription and some so he upped it to 40 milligrams in the forties work absolutely wonderful I said stay on this for about 2 years and will flip you over to 60 milligram so I said okay I can tell everybody out here these were awesome for pain do not take them the wrong way because you can get very very addicted to him and you'll have to go to rehab "


"Started off 20 mg for the first two months not on 40 mg, still having break outs but acne has been less cystic. Side effects so far are dry lips, hair loss, dry scabby skin on top of hands, and some mild mood swings. I still work out 5 days a week and have not lost my energy. I rated the medication at an 8 cause it is working but not fully, I am just being patient but I can see results occurring. I used pure coconut oil on my face and I love it. I usually reapply twice a day because my skin soaks it up for being drier than usual and aquaphor for lips/hands."


"My only actual complaint was that it occasionally makes me feel sick and I gained a good portion of weight, but other than that, I have so far been pleased with the implant as far as birth control goes."


"It made me dizzy and caused my headache to become worse."


"My son is high functioning autistic. His behavior specialist recommend risperdol .05mg daily for my son for aggression and violent out bursts. After being on it for a week we noticed that he is much calmer. We have noticed some side effects such as. Hyper attentiveness, nightmares, muscle spasms and itchiness."


"Irbesartan is ok for my blood pressure however it has a lot of side effects, I have tinnitus,muscle and bone aches headaches ,sinus problems,indigestion,ankle swelling and foot pain,blurred vision,head chills,muscle spasms,leg swelling and pain,and a lot more. I've been on this medication for 20 years its getting worse. Any suggestions on what to take next for blood pressure."


"I was on it for over a year. I never got pregnant which is a plus, but horrible side effects. I had yeast infections a least 3 times a month. Gained 30 pounds, headaches & absolutely no sex drive. I switched to the patch, hope it works!"


"I was dealing with stress and anxiety super bad after my second baby was born, about 6 months ago...I was prescribed 25 mg to help. I would take the pill when I was feeling super stressed and anxious and felt soming, I guess, very subtle, I was hoping to feel an obvious calm about my body and thoughts...NOT with this med.  I also had very vivid sacked out dreams and the worst part hands down is the fog of exhaustion I would feel the next day!

Don't take this if you need to be productive or need quick relief from anxiety, at LEAST that's my experience."


"I took 3mg my first night. I was so groggy, I don't remember anything from about two hours before bed and I had the WORST TIME waking up this AM. I was so groggy and cranky and again can barely remember anything until I started finally getting up and around. This is super strong, I took 3mg, but for someone who goes days without sleeping, I'll take these side effects over no sleep any day. I am taking the generic. At least give it a try. I have to for insurance purposes and I'm pretty glad I did. My doctor says the grogginess will fade after a while."


"Pill is soft and easily broken in half. I do better taking half in the morning and half in the evening otherwise I get a dry mouth."


"Been on Luvox for 270 days and it's been good."


"I feel really good using this medicine for bipolar and depression."


"2nd day on phentermine. So far I love it. I started exercising a few days before I got on the drug so I think that is helping as well but I have lost 5lbs in 3 days. I was 190 on June 1st and 184.6 this morning so will update in a month or so. I don't crave food at all and it is so nice to not be hungry 24/7. I'm not experiencing the dry mouth like some but I've also been drinking a ton of water. I did get a headache my first day though I think from not eating as much as I'm used to. Hopefully I can work the kinks out of my system! Thank you everyone for your reviews!!!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"3rd colonoscopy. One prep was oral meds (they don't do that anymore). One was with nulytely and this one was suprep.  Suprep has an unpleasant taste but I had good success chugging it in about 3-5 minutes.  Both my evening and morning dose took about 3 hours start to finish and it took about 1 hour to start working on the first dose. It wasn't until the second dose that I had the 'desired' liquid yellow stools, and that toward the end of my 'throne' time. My stomach was a little queasy but I didn't actually get sick-once it started working that went away. I loved that I could take it all at once and that I was done in a few hours-it actually let me sleep a while which was nice.  Helps to take a sip or two of soda after drinking it."


"So I started itching in my private area! I diagnosed myself because I tried to go to ER but I was there for like 4 hours waiting for a doc. I got this Monistat 7 day. Yesterday was my first day and it burned and itched so bad I felt worse. So tonight I did it again (mind u I had no itching/burning all day but once I did my treatment it burned itched badly. I'm stopping this Medicine. Not worth almost 20 dollars. I never had this issue before so I didn't know whether it  was a yeast infection. Best bet is to see an MD instead.  Not happy customer!"


"I have been off and on this drug since age 17. My advice if you take it and it works, take it as directed. I'm a recovering alcoholic and I take it now as directed. "


"Hands - down THE most effective pain relief I've ever had!! I've been wearing 25mcg for 2 months now. 1st month, I wore Actavis clear gel-filled. This month I'm wearing Apotex band-aid type patch. I'm not certain which I prefer. Gel-filled was great, but I was always paranoid with it buckling. On the down-side, my lips are raw due to my mouth being so dry. I also itch like crazy!! The fact that the pain relief is so phenomenal, I don't see me changing meds. I take no breakthrough meds except occasional Advil. Pills were a problem for me as I would always take too much. Another reason that the Fentanyl patch is a God send!"


"I was hospitalized and couldn't sleep due to intense anxiety in the hospital. I was given 50mg Seroquel. I felt the effects within 20 minutes, but then they kept getting stronger for well over an hour until my perceptions of time and space were very distorted. I couldn't even sit in a chair without feeling I was going to fall out of it. Next I started getting paranoid until 16 hours later I took Klonopin and everything went back to normal. If I was at home or work and took Seroquel for the first time, it would have been a disaster. I did sleep for a few hours while I was on it, though."


"I already knew I had a couple kidney stones in my right kidney. Went to the ER with severe pain in my lower right abdomen. They did a CT scan,  and found a six mm stone stuck in my ureter. Dr prescribed Flomax for seven days. On day four and still nothing has passed.  The only thing this medication does is make me urinate more  frequently and uncomfortable cramping in my pelvic region. Frustrated and discouraged because from what I've read other people have had great results.  Me, not so much. I have three more days of the medication left and  if it doesn't work, to the urologist I go."


"Endocets are the most tolerable of any prescription pain medication."


"I have had narcolepsy my whole life and for the longest time I thought it was because I was lazy. As a straight-A student, I didn't understand why it was so difficult for me to get up, stay awake, and make my body match up with my motivation. Literally the first day I started taking this medication, I could stay awake in all of my classes and I felt the passion and love for learning I always had as a kid. For the past years, watching Netflix was the go-to rather than homework just because I couldn't muster the physical nor mental energy to follow through. While I have been successful in my academics, after concerta, I could study for longer, I could do more things, and I could finish my work faster. A 27 mg dose works all day (100 lbs)."


"After 4 months I started seeing improvements in my body. My tremors stopped and so did my slurred speech."


"I started taking Geodon last week.  It has pulled me out of a terrible depression I was under for over a year!  I was taking Latuda before Geodon and it caused me to have panic attacks, and bad thoughts.  So far it has been a miracle medicine!  God has answered my prayers!  Now I just pray it doesn't cause weight gain."


"Woke on a Monday, with a cough & shortness of breath. Got worse through the week. Went to a Urgent Care & after being tested for the Flu, they agreed with me that I had Pneumonia. 3rd time I have had it in 15 years (I'm lucky like that). They gave me a shot & put me on 250 mg for 5 days. On day 4 still out of work, with coughing & shortness of breath. Meds, tore up my stomach & caused pain towards the right side. Eat some yogurt before taking, helps some. Either I  worse then I thought or it's taken this med longer then I expected to get me back on my feet. Also caused caused some headaches. Good luck to others taking & hope it helps you to feel better."


"I been drinking the pills for one week already and still haven't pass my kidney stone."


"Amazing. My doctor prescribed this with Phenergan to help with the nausea. Usually just half of each pill will stop an oncoming migraine in its tracks. If it's bad, I take the other half a little later.

It's cheap and effective and the only side effect I've noticed, drowsiness, is pretty benign as side effects go, especially compared to most migraine medicines.
Can't ask for better than that."


"I've tried several of the common ADD medications, and Concerta works the best for me. I was on it for two years a few years ago. When I am on this, I produce better work in school and in my job. When I am not on it, my mind has significant difficulty compartmentalizing information, storing it and accessing it when I need it. Often I wouldn't even hear what was being said. This creates major anxiety when I can't think clear enough to get more challenging tasks done. What Concerta also does is makes me hyper- focus on small things like constructing a simple email to send to one person - it'll take me 15 minutes to write the 30 second email because I'm overly focused on my every word."


"I LOVE this birth control! I've been on it for almost a year. The first month or two my appetite shot up, and I gained a little weight. But after that first month or two my body finally got used to it, and my appetite went back to normal, and weight went down again. Other than that there were no side effects! And it's done its job in preventing pregnancy!"


"I am 23 years old and had been using the pill for 5 years. I decided to try the Nuva Ring out because I was not religious about taking the pill at the same time everyday. After using the ring for 3 months, I am extremely melancholy, sensitive, constantly trying to break up with my boyfriend, always crying, and my back hurts. My boyfriend says it's "clock work" with when my period is about to hit because I always argue with him about something ridiculous. I am looking to switch to the patch because the user reviews are a lot better.The ring is useful because you remove it every 3 weeks. You get your period 2 days after you remove the ring, so there are no "surprises". If it slips out during sex, you just rinse it off afterward and put it in."


"Had a 7 day prescription of Bactrim DS. The first two days I had a headache, then the 3rd day I started feeling nausea which turned into nausea/dizziness/and constant fatigue. I've been off the medicine for 36 hours and still feel extremely exhausted, and still dizzy and a little queasy at times. "


"I got my first depo shot the beginning of March. After a week I started bleeding with ceasing. I had to buy depends because the bleeding was so heavy. I've gained 15 pounds since received the shot. I called my doc and got the whole it's a common side effect . I started research and came up with ibuprofen therapy. 3 800 mg a day for 3 days. I also read about birth control pills will stop it as well. I started the ibuprofen Friday and it stopped. Saturday I wiped and it was a little pink. I continued to ibuprofen Saturday all day no bleeding in Sunday it was a oil pinkish. I took a birth control pill Sunday. Monday which is today no bleeding no pink just a lil brown. Took a bc pill this morning no pink no brown so far."


"Ambien works great when taken as directed.  IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LONG TERM, EVERY DAY USE. I have used 3 refills which have lasted me a year, although I was authorized 6 refills in that time..  I am very upfront with my doctor and tell him that occasionally, (due to working Midnight to 8), my sleep gets thrown off, so I take ONE, WHEN NEEDED. If your sleep disorder is to the point that you feel you need it everyday, you and your doctor should probably look at an alternative.  Yes, your body can and will become dependent on it, if for nothing else, to sleep.  It can be an awesome medication, when used properly, occasionally and conservatively."


"I am in my third month of taking this, and absolutely love it.  The first two weeks I had headaches and slight nausea, so I switched taking it at night.  So if you try this don't give up, it went away for me.  I don't have mood swings, which I did before taking.  I don't feel like I get bloated either.  I've had some slight bleeding at the end of my second month, but doctor said that was normal that my body has to get used to the pill. Love the fact I don't have heavy periods anymore.  I would recommend it.  Looking forward to not having a period every month.  My mood is stable and I feel happy. As far as acne goes, I can say it's not giving me any problems."


"I take it for both my fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain.  The pain in my feet was and is so bad it is like hot acid injected under the skin. I was in a wheelchair because I couldn't walk. I finally went to a pain specialist that put me on oxycodone after trying everything else. With this pain medication I have parked my wheelchair, am able to walk my dog and not just around the block I walk him for miles down the river walk trail. I have been able to go back to teaching (I have a masters in history), have a social life, and my basic attitude toward life has skyrocketed. I don't abuse the medicine and actually have some left over for my monthly follow ups. I don't have to abuse it the prescribed dose is perfect for me.  "


Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

"My rheumatologist put me on Plaquenil for UCTD.  Two days later I started having migraines, fits of crying, anxiety attacks, irritable, very depressed, and feeling almost convulsive.  When the doctor took me off the medicines, I slept for 15 hours, just getting up to have dinner and going back to bed.  This medicine is NOT for me."


"Just started ceftin for infection of inner ear. Taken twice daily for only 2 full days.some relief from pain but ear is still severely stopped up. Almost no hearing in that ear except my own hheartbeat ..rather annoying but beats the alternative.. Have seen many complaints of bad gastrointestinal problems ..my suggestion is take probiotics while on drug. I have no problem with taking it.. Note take at least an hour apart from antibiotics.  Works well for me.  Hope my ear unstops soon."


"I've been on Lo Loestrin FE for over a year now and I'm happy with the birth control. I didn't gain any weight. I didn't have any negative side effects. It's expensive out of pocket but now my insurance covers it so that's a plus!"


"After being a great sleeper I found myself looking up at the ceiling for several hours. I do not like taking medication. I got prescribed zaleplon as it is mild. Whenever I am overtired or stressed I take 1 or 2. It works perfectly and no side affects. I am 80 young."


"Very positive only 5 days into the 3 capsules per day I have not felt myself and since I stopped drinking 4 years ago after drinking for 20 years very heavily. Since then I have had a relapse around about every 4 months. Since taking this  I feel much more, less anxious and more positive about life and feel more switched on and welcoming with phone conversations and also in person. Did I save the best for last? Yes I have zero cravings !!! The feeling of this reminds me of my first drink but with no negative at the end of it. Highly recommended and as other reviews on here have said I'm sure this drug has the potential to close down many rehab facilities."


"60 days ; not effective."


"This medicine is a nightmare. On it for 7 years after the second year my sex drive vanished and it became a chore. My cycle was normal.  My spouse and I  were fighting over the most ridiculous things. I was blaming him even when it was totally my fault. The moods affected my work, I lost a chance at a promotion, which I blamed my husband  for. Now he convinced me to go to marriage counselling and after a few weeks she started talking about medicine . I did not want to take any mood medicine. I was advised to see my gynecologist about stopping the Yaz / Loreyna . After two weeks of being off it I was feeling great  I was happy about things again. I was not having arguments . I even felt feelings I Had not in years. I feel normal again. Avoid this "


"Since taking it for RLS, I have not had a single problem with my legs or arms trying to run a marathon while I try to sleep. The only problem I have is it makes me dream like crazy. I sometimes wake up and almost think the dreams were real. It is very strange and it happens almost every night. I have gotten used to it though. For the relief it has provided me, the dreaming is worth it."


"Between 20 & 30 years old I suffered frequently with urinary tract infections, and was all too familiar with the pain.  However about 4 years ago I thought I was getting them again but all the cultures were negative for infection and no antibiotic would work.  When I decided to talk to my OB/GYN about my symptoms, he immediately mentioned Interstitial Cystitis and I tested positive for it. They put me on Elmiron for about 6 months and it cleared it up. The only food that bothered me was bananas.  I recently had the Ablasion procedure which seems to have flared it again so I may have to take Elmiron again.  It is expensive, but worth it to me."


"I started this pill about a little over a year ago. This pill has done what I needed it to do: reduced my pain and regulated my period. I cannot say this pill is for everyone, we all have different compositions, but I will say it worked for me and share the experiences I had with this medication. Note: this is an ideal pill if you cannot do too high dosage or too low of a dosage for your birth control

I did not lose any of my libido within the period of transition from my previous pill, and on, and I did not gain any noticeable weight on this medication. I will say that I had a couple painful periods after finally having sex, but I think that was more due to my body adjusting than anything else. I did get some acne, but it was mild."


"As a ER paramedic for 5years, critical care medic/firefighter.I want to apologize for those who felt the negative effects of the reglan but given on the correct form the combo is better then any narcotic pain reliever that everybody wants or seems to cure the problem when all it really does is mask the pain. 99% of you all who experienced anxiety, or jittery, anger or what not was due to the reglan being pushed way to fast and probably not properly diluted Example: at my hospital we carry reglan in 10mg/ml so I waste 1 ml of my flush draw it up and now have a 1on1 ratio. always! start Benadryl first, flush/open the fluid treatment, backup. While this is happening your drawing up your reglan then SLOWLY give reglan over 5to8 mins"


"Great for skin"


"Imitrex has long been the "gold" standard for "migraine sufferers" " cluster headache suffers (a much rarer but more painful form of headache" and even those who suffer from just occasional really painful headaches but not frequent enough to be characterized as the "migraine" or "cluster" variety. After speaking to your physician about the safety of you using Imitrex, ask for Sumavel Dose from Zogenix.  Pre-filled units that get the medication in your blood within 3 minutes. Amazing!"


"This medicine has helped me very much. I get very bad spasms in my neck and shoulder. It helps 100% and I also have a much better time sleeping. It keeps my mind from wondering while I try to sleep. It also makes me feel more refreshed when I wake up. I have less mood swings. I used to pace back and fourth all day and it put a stop to that as well. It has improved my life very much."


"I did very well on Abilify lost 114 pounds but I was allergic to it for a year had rashes and moods swings on it so they took me off it yesterday."


"I'm over 65 male, in my youth I suffered several head injuries some of these were diagnosed as concussion. I was involved in a motor accident in 2000 with a severe head injury. Soon thereafter I started to have auras followed by migraines. In 2010 I started having mycolonic jerks that would awaken me at 3/4 times at night. In 2013 the jerks became so severe I visited a neurosurgeon, after scans etc I was diagnosed with Partial Epilepsy. In march 2014 I had a seizure in my sleep. Taken to hospital and put on Keppra by the neurosurgeon.I take 750mg at night and 500 in the morning. Auras and migraines have decreased,but my mood swings have been getting worse,changed personality, overreaction,I feel like I'm bipolar its affecting my marriage."


"I've experienced 12  years of chronic sleep and anxiety disorders. Zolpidem ( "Ambien") will not "knock you out" or reduce anxiety levels, instead it creates hypnotic effects that have caused me further issues with uncharacteristic night terrors and black outs. As per the warning label, do NOT try to drive / operate heavy machinery while using this medication."


"I have lost 30 lbs in four months. I am starting school and feel the best I have felt in 10 years. It has been life changing to me I am on Vraylar 3 mg."


"My first dose but I do not see any improvement"


"I would not have taken this medication if I knew it was going to effect my sex drive. I am thankful that I was only on it for a short time and I have stopped taking it a few days ago. I have been married for a longtime but we have a very active sex life now that our children are gone from the house. If I would have known that I wouldn't be able to have a orgasm during sex I never would have agreed to taking this drug. So if you value your intimacy with your partner do not take this drug or expect a lot of frustration !!!"


"My trigs were through the roof!  345!  Now they are 102.  My doctor said getting triglycerides under control was more important than LDL for me, but now LDL is back in range.  Lipofen is very good!"


"My pain doctor gave me 12 shots in my cervical spinal nerve roots.  He used this on me - after a couple of minutes then up to five minutes (according to him) I still was fully conscious and alert.  I told him this and I told him that I didn't think the medicine was working on me. He decided to start the injections and after the first injection (6" needle) I screamed and told him I could feel the the entire pain effects from the first shot.  The anesthetist said he would give me a second dose (did he?  I don't really know) and then we waited for a few minutes - he gave me a second shot - and I told him I was still fully alert and the medicine wasn't working."


"I have had 3 infusions.

My ESR have gone from 33 down to 8 & my CRP has gone from 17.9 down to 0.7.

This stuff rocks."


"Great medication! Works fast too. I've had no side effects. I use it everyday after meals. I do pass gas after taking this but it relieves gas pain."


"After suffering a year long depressive episode and many different medicines, I tried Lamictal.  It has been a God-send. I take 200mg once a day.  I also take Lithium 600mg twice a day, with Lexapro 20mg once a day and Klonopin 0.5mg, 4 times a day."


"First few days some nausea. Lighter period and cramps were not as bad and I was not as moody the days before my period.  I have now been on it a month and a half and been having spotting and cramps for the past three days."


"I suffer from panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder and ocd.

I take 1mg twice daily and am on 40mg of prozac.My disorders are quite severe and on a bad day im housebound.The lorazapem does work well but i do get bad withdrawal in the morning which involves being very anxious for bout an hour or so till my meds kick in which im going to try some different courses of action to try and counter this.Im 36 yrs old and a solo dad so getting well for my son is a big priority for me! My heart goes out to all the anxiery sufferers out there and i suppose we can all hope that we can get the right balance of meds that helps us without to many side effects and be as well as possible! So overall review of this drug is 7/10 good luck!"


"It did it's job, but came with some nasty side effects. Gained weight and it absolutely killed my sex drive."


"Had absolutely no effect on controlling pain even after Surgeon included Valium and increasing Dilaudid doseage."