"Absolutely fantastic! Been suffering with severe chronic migraines for two years. Tried a handful of different triptans, topiramate and beta blockers (propranolol). Finally tried this and I haven't had one migraine since starting. It makes you incredibly hungry and I've gained a stone in two months. However I'd rather put on extra baggage than suffer everyday from severe pain."


"I have suffered from many ailments in the past few years one of which was sliding on black ice while working hitting my neck and back on a metal step to my bucket truck. The muscle spasms I get are just awful...muscles twisting and foot looks deformed when it happens. Soma is the only medication that gives any kind of relief...I take it sparingly as not to become dependent upon it. It does make you drowsy...but I would rather be somewhat drowsy than be in that horrible pain."


"This is scary. Doctor put me on this 3 weeks ago. Made my depression horrible. Im extremly mean to my 2 year old.  I have passed out twice  one of which i crashed my car in a field! I have dry mouth, dizzyness, shaking, my body will jerk. I have a rash on my neck, constipation, insomnia. Im exhausted but just cant sleep. And that's  all i want is to sleep!!! And ive probably eaten a handful of pretzles  in the last week. I feel so sick all the time :( and im on a low dose!"


"Dr prescribed this medicine with lots of confidence, and my A1c was 8.8. Sugar levels dropped, but I had a horrible time taking it. Within the 3 weeks that I took it, I had woken up at least 5 times in the middle of the night with severe acidity and nausea, with constipation. Felt like I would die. Had to ask the doctor to stop it."


"This topical ointment is amazing.  It produced outstanding results for me within a few days and after about 2 weeks I had several spots that were completely clear.  I have had psoriasis for over 20 years and this is the first drug that actually produced any clearing at all.  My lower legs and torso areas are completely clear and the more difficult areas to control, the outer thighs, buttocks areas, are now about 80% clear.  The more difficult areas have never responded to any drugs.  I have tried several through the years and had given up on drugs and relied on tanning lights or sunshine for my treatment.  But with this one I hit the jackpot."


"Okay, I said I'd come back with my result.. I officially got my period. (Yesterday). 10 days after taking the pill. I was 5 days late.  The pill worked for me!! I am 215lbs.

DON'T STRESS!! I was just like you.. Worried, scared even terrified that I might be pregnant. Note: I did not have any side effects until 2 days before my period came. -light spotting. -headache. -nausea. -diarrhea.

The pill works! Don't stress too much. It will only delay your period longer! Good luck ladies!"


"Worked well on me but made me a bit woozey, effective for short term pain relief but be carefull not to exceed dose, morning, lunch, evening and just before bed is enough, then see a dentist."


"I started this just a week ago for severe anxiety brought on by some recent experiences I had.  In the 13 years I've been seeing my psychiatrist I've never had such panic.  He immediately asked me a couple of questions, knowing me very well, and then prescribed the lowest dose.  I was hesitant but couldn't see any other option than I give this a try! WOW! For the first time in about a month I feel more "normal"! The anxiety is just about gone, I am functioning again and no side effects that I can detect and I am a lightweight with meds!"


"Yes, it lowered my blood pressure.  I had, and still do, a persistent lingering dry cough, which led to many visits to the doctor's office: spirometry, chest xray, antibiotics, and more, to rule out any other reason for the cough.  And I did hear from one of my co-workers later that her father had a similar experience, cough after taking Diovan.  "


"I got the nexplanon implant put in one June 6. I bled non stop. There were days it was heavy then it went to light. Other days it was barely spotting so I never knew when I would need a pad because one day I was barely spotting and the next it went back to a regular flow period. It was very irritating. I was lucky enough to get a few days of being period free but I never knew when those days were expected. It was like getting double the protection considering no one wants to have sex while having a period. I had it for a year before getting it taken out. I give it 5 stars for preotection cause I never got pregnant in the full year I had it no matter how many times I had sex on my period free days. But it wasn't worth the bleeding everyday."


"This worked really well for me. I didn't have any of the side effects, except some extremely mild cramping for a minute or two before it was time to "go". The only negative for me was that it took over 24 hours to work."


"I have a somewhat enlarged prostate and was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago following an initial biopsy.  Three successive biopsies over the years have not shown any cancer.  However, my bladder has apparently not been voiding as it should and after my last visit to my doctor I was put on a 14 day trial of Rapaflo.  It has been moderately successful, but not so overwhelming that I think I will stay on it.  I have had some slight dizziness...as well as no ejaculate and a slight decline in orgasm sensation!  Since I am still in my mid-50s, I would like to continue to have sexual relations that include ejaculations and a more intense orgasm.  I am assuming those sensations are a result of the Rapaflo."


"I began taking this medicine for birth control. It was effective for that purpose but I kept having repeat yeast infections & bacterial vaginitis. I will most definitely stop this medicine when I'm done with this pack of pills. Everyone's body is different though."


"This is a great medication for anyone who is addicted to pain killers or benzodiazepine.  I was addicted to both for years. It takes time to get yourself to go to a doctor being that you think it won't work or you can't afford it. Best thing I ever did."


"Dulcolax Pink-SAVE YOURSELVES & don't take it! 10 hours after taking it I began to get some stomach cramps & gas. 12 hours in, I finally had a bowel movement. Just a few minutes later, I had another, but this was diarrhea. After that it was like spewing liquid hot lava out of my bottom every hour or so for 10 hours. I lost count but this stuff wreaking havoc on my poor bottom happened at least 12 times. The stomach cramping was the most intense I've ever experienced. Each time I sat on the toilet I thought I was going to throw up & felt faint & was drenched in sweat. I legitimately thought I might have to go to the ER but no way I could drive-I considered calling 911 for an ambulance, but waited it out instead. Worst experience ever."


"Penciclovir is the active ingredient and it does work to clear cold sores faster.

For those wondering why it costs $700+ in the USA, & less than $20 in other countries, the reason is because the USA has been unsuccessrful in purchasing pharmaceuticals at discounted prices. The more countries that get discounts, the more the USA has to pay because drug companies want to cover their losses. Europe's ability to buy cheap medication depends on the pharmaceutical companies' assumption that the USA will pay full price plus enough to cover the discount to X country in Europe. Other countries' bargaining directly affects American drug prices. Americans need to put pressure on politicians and insist on drug bargaining to make healthcare affordable."


"I have had mine since January 23, 2009. I was on my period, light cramp during insertion. Afterward, minor cramps just that day. I have 2 kids and am 24 years old. It really has good effects, but have a little nausea tonight. The last period I got was January 23. I have been a little more moody. We are a military family and obviously can't have more kids right now. I would recommend this to other women."


"Helps with desire and libido, not the impotence and anorgasmia."


"In the last year I had a diagnosis of myofacial pain syndrome, now its fibromyalgia.  I am not convinced HMO doctor knows.  Other than pain I have a variety of other symptoms, just none are mental health related.   I have been told to take up to 225mg but now reduced in last week to 75 mg before I read of the withdrawal symptoms.  So far I am fine but am concerned now that I might be overwhelmed reducing under 75 mg.   Doing this on own since doctor said it is up to me."


"I've suffered from clinical depression and a severe explosive disorder all my life. My doctor prescribed this specificallly for my explosive disorder.  Since I was depressed and negative most of the the time, I was easily annoyed and angered. When angered, i became quickly stressed out and would "blow up" and go off "like a rocket" in fit or rage yelling, screaming. pounding and smashing things. The Lamotrigine successfully controls my explosive disorder. It also helped my depression and improved my mood.
The doctor started me off at 100 mg a day. However, I had a adverse reaction to that amount. My heart would start racing  and I felt wired up and couldn't relax or sleep.
So I reduced my dosage to 25 mg a day, and I'm able tolerate that."


"I have a bad bacterial infection and was prescribed clindamycin 300mg four times a day. I have taken 3 doses and after dose 2, I gained a terrible metallic taste in my mouth. Nothing tastes good. When I look this up, I only find that as a side effect for IV dosage..."


"Certainly helps me to sleep. But first time I slept for about 12 hours which meant that I slept badly the following night. I now take 3/4 of the tablet for a solid 8 hours. I suggest trying 1/2 or 3/4 your first time The first half hour or so on waking leaves me groggy, then I'm fine. Also seems to help me sleep really well the following night. I use only occasionally."


"Just started taking this a few weeks ago and its already working for me. Blood pressure went from 200/92 to 140/79 when last checked. Slight feeling of lightheadedness at first but gone now. Also take ibuprofen with no side effects."


"Was struggling to maintain an erection for 3 months, took 50mg of Viagra, worked in under an hour and it worked, despite the fact I was very anxious. Only tried it 3 times but it works every time. Its gold and my erections where rock hard. My girlfriend said I was better then ever. Thank you Viagra for saving me. Side effects, headache but only once."


"Hep c with no cirrhosis. Took Feb 2015 for 8 weeks, still clear 1-2016, "


"I started using Cosentyx in September 2015 I was very apprehensive about trying it but I gave it a try 5 doses for 5wks straight then once every twenty eight day but by the third dose my psoriasis was 98% gone and by my fifth and last dose I'm psoriasis was 100% gone. I have not had any breakouts I am still 100% clear my skin is soft an beautiful I HAD psoriasis for over 30 years I recommend everyone to try COSENTYX I AM very happy I gave this a try an you will be to.."


"Extreme withdrawal symptoms.  Chills, runny nose, cramps, pain, nausea, shakes, felt terrible. It worked well for first two days for a bowel movement but than stopped working as well.  The bad side effects continued all the time I was on the drug (2 months ). My pain Dr. was surprised at my reaction to the drug as most of her patients handle it well.  Insurance (UH) refused to pay for it after 2 months.  My cost was going to be around 400 a month not worth it for me."


"Benicar is very effective, but has side effects.  It is causing me irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea. My doctor first put me on Lisinopril, which caused my lungs to feel like they were full of fluid, after having difficulty breathing I stopped that medication.  Then the Dr put me on samples of Benicar and it dropped my blood pressure readings to normal and I didn't notice side effects but the insurance wouldn't approve it.  So they approved losartan, which seems to have no side effects but barely reduced my blood pressure, it worked but not very well.  So they got the insurance to approve Benicar, but after taking it for almost 2 months it has caused me to have irritable bowel syndrome, if I stop taking it, I improve, start taking it it gets worse."


"After I became hopelessly addicted to morphine and hydromorph I found myself living in squalor, dropped out of university, and was on my way to eviction and homelessness. I had tried tapering down myself, going cold turkey at home and even a few detox facilities. Nothing would stick. And most of the time I couldn't make it past 48 hours until I'd crawl back to the pills again. I'm in my early twenties and didn't see myself living to 30, let alone getting back in school. Another addict suggested methadone and after a year on that I was switched to Suboxone. I feel like myself now. I'm back in university finishing my degree and forever grateful to Suboxone for saving me."


"I've been on Aviane for about 4 weeks. I'm on my 4th week 4th pill and I have noticed my moods have been horrible. I'm mad, angry, happy all at once. Also my period usually only lasts 4 days but now that I'm on the pill I'm on my 6th day and it doesn't seem like its slowing down. I hope next month is a lot better."


"Non-Restorative Sleep Disorder - After months of agony, the rheumatologist tried Flexeril on a 10 mg, once a day (before bed) regimen. Within a week, I felt better. Within two weeks, the symptoms were gone. Symptoms included: extreme fatigue, pain & swelling in both knees, pain & swelling in one wrist to the extent that the wrist was becoming deformed in appearance."


"Pain in joints,,nausea,abd. Pain"


"I got MS and bad Asthma, been given Tamiflu as prevention as we got influenza in the area. I have had 1 day of flu symptoms and my GP put me on Tamiflu just in case. I must say the 1st tablet I did take this afternoon completely wiped me out. However, side effects are no different to when I have to take Predisone (steroids), dizzy, burning hot, very very sleepy. "


"When I had my first son in 2004 I developed postpartum depression within two days of giving birth.  It was the most horrible manic thoughts, racing heartbeat, clenched jaw and burning sensation in my upper body.  I thankfully was able to care for my son but I was sleep deprived for 8 days...which turns your head into mush.  I can't really remember the first 2 to 3 months of his life.  I went to the my primary doctor because of all of this and they put me on Effexor it really worked.  Within one month I was feeling so much better and I haven't missed a dose since.  I continued to take Effexor in my second pregnancy and I had a great pregnancy, birth, and continue in 2010 to take it everyday."


"Doctor prescribed this medication for bacterial vaginitis 3x a day for 7 days well I took my 1st dose no problem except a little diarrhea. Took my second dose and went to bed.  A few hours later I'm awakened out of my sleep to a tingling face.  My right side of my face is swollen."


"Still finding it hard to sleep its 5am and ive just taking my 3rd pill, im getting so frustrated, angry,  not happy at all, i hate this just want a sleep."


"It didn't help with my hot flashes. I started experiencing a warm sensation, like I stood next to a heater, on my lower left outside calf all day everyday. I am getting a pain in my left arm. Dizziness and heart palpitations."


"I've been on Levora for over a year. I have always weighed in at 100 pounds but after two months on Levora I gained 20 pounds and have stayed that way since. For the past 6 months I have been eating better and exercising better than I have in years with no change in the weight. I have also noticed my hair thinning out. I had no moodiness or problems with my period. I am switching to Aviane, so hopefully that goes well."


"I was suffering from alcohol addiction all my adult life (I'm now 47) and in the last few years alcohol abuse increased to bottle of Scotch every day. It cost me my family (divorce) which I deeply regret every single day now. Finally I went to First Step Drug & Alcohol clinic with a little hope and Dr. J.G prescribe me Baclofen 10mg tablets once or twice a day. When I've looked up the dictionary where it says this medicine is used for sclerosis treatment only. But: Baclofen created a miracle: I went through pain of withdrawal with great ease and didn't have cravings and stop drinking. After few months I started drinking beer. I went to my GP and he refused to prescribe Baclofen to me on basis he knows nothing about Baclofen to help alcoholics."


"Had spinal fusion in Jan 2015. I had severe nerve damage due to spinal stenosis. I had terrible burning pain in my entire right leg. Opiates did nothing for it. I have only been on lyrica for a week and I definitely feel somewhat of an improvement . I am hoping it gets even better in the coming weeks."


"I've only been on this pill for a week.  All I have to say is I don't like it.  This is my first birth control.  It gives me extreme headaches.  The headaches are all day too. Not just for a few hours.  I have migraines anyway, but this is just pushing it over.  I'm hungry a lot and just mellow.  I've gained 5 lbs already. I cry and don't feel good enough to do anything.  I get super tired. I feel like my stomach is messed up all the time.  It gurgles and cramps.  Right under my left rib is the main part it hurts.  It's like I have gas but can't ever burp or fart. And when I do, it doesn't help anything.  I really don't like what it's dong to me. And it being my first BC, it really throws the others under the bus."


"I was very hesitant to try this birth control after reading SO many negative reviews.  I decided that I would go ahead and try it anyways, since everyone reacts differently.  Personally, I absolutely LOVE this birth control.  I have been on it for approximately three months now, and have not had any bad side effects whatsoever. I used to be on Yasmin for 3 years, and would get headaches almost daily.  Ever since I switched, I rarely get headaches.  I have had no weight gain, no mood swings, no acne, and no change in breast size (unfortunately). I have noticed my periods are much lighter and I have had no spotting. Overall, I give this birth control an A  ."


"7.5 325 1-4 every 4 hrs It makes my pain bearable but I get an upset stomach from it."


"I was originally prescribed this for seasonal affective disorder.  I took this for about two years.  I then went off. I have notice that seasonal issues slowly begin to reappear.  I also noticed that my self diagnosed ADD issues were really beginning to get the best of me, especially the thoughts running wild when I should be sleeping.  I noticed an immediate change but going back onto Bupropion XL 150 mg.  This has helped to keep me focused and has given me a regular sleep ability again even though I am a 2nd shifter.  I am glad to have my life back."


"At the three month mark using the over the counter.

I posted previously. I  started out using once every three days and then went to every two days to make sure no issues, and eventually each day.

Skin got very dry at first.

I apply each evening about two hours before going to bed.

In the AM I apply Benzoyl Peroxide and then Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture with Sunscreen SPF 35.  Wash and dry and re-apply as needed throughout the day.

At the 9 or 10 week period had a serious outbreak after a calm period, but it cleared up.

What works for me...

When applying Differin use an ample amount and massage into areas where you need it most.

My sun glasses were irritating my nose where the pads sit.  Turned out I was not making sure moisturizer was being applied in that region of the nose.

Same for around the eyes."


"Significant increase in nausea, fatigue and loss of appetite. Increase in neuropathy. Overall felt awful...however CA125 went down."


"I have been on Ocella for a month and two weeks and have not experienced ANY weight gain. I was scared to hear all the negative reviews about Yasmin and Ocella and I didn't want to take it, but unfortunately I have PCOS and I had to.

When my period came, I experienced extremely painful cramps, which some girls experience during that time of the week but I never have. A Pamprin solved that problem.

I am nauseous a lot of the time, but it's not too debilitating, and I think it helps me eat less.

I noticed my acne clear up tremendously after taking Ocella and I have regular periods again, which is a relief. Everyone has a different reaction."


"six years ago I almost lost my life from an abusive relationship. I am 24 years old now. Luckily I am a survivor of domestic violence. From that traumatic time in my life I have been severely depressed, anxious & have had thoughts of suicide. For the past six years I have been on & off depression medications. Some have worked but the effects were too extreme. I tried Effexor but didn't like it too much and the withdrawal was terrible. Then I tried to work things out without medication and was doing good for a while but became very depressed/gained weight and so decided to give medications a try again. Recently started on Prozac (10 mg) about a week ago so far the low dose is good for me. I am more positive, exercise daily & new diet."


"I have never in my life functioned properly until cymbalta, I have gone from panic attacks  , to public speaking with no hesitation , I finally have a real life , I don't over stress , I no longer ruminate , no shakings , no lasting side effects ,  a bit hyper and loss of libido but sorted out in a few months, I never want to come of it , changed my life totally , been on 60 mgs for 20 months"


"Originally I would have given this drug 10/10. I had anxiety so bad that at one point I could not even leave the house without having a panic attack. On Pristiq, from my experience, a few wonderful things will happen: 1. You couldn't have a panic attack if you tried to talk yourself into it.  2. You will not gain weight (I lost weight originally and then went back to normal after 6 months). 3. Your depression will subside - though there is a BUT with that. The not great: 1. It is really hard to get off of, brain zaps, no step down options. 2. You become a bit zombie-like, lost creativity etc. A lot of not caring so much. 3. Sexual side-effects, though they do improve over time. Solid 5/10"


"I have been taking this pill for about a year now . My doctor prescribed it to me because I was at 297 and at a high risk for many diseases. I have lost about 90 pounds and look like a completely different person. Adipex has worked as some sort of a miracle pill for me and I would suggest it to anyone that would take the pill as directed and be physically active as well. The one thing about Adipex is that if you do not take it when and how you are supposed to, you won't see the right results. Adipex does speed up your body a lot and may cause you to sweat or seem like you are going a million miles an hour. It doesn't do this to everyone, but it affects different people differently."


"I began taking Saphris for the purpose of helping me sleep.  I took it "as needed" as originally instructed.  At first, it seemed to help me fall asleep and shut off the constant whirl of my brain at night.  When I began taking it nightly and increasing my dosage, as instructed, to 10 mg rather than 5 mg, (I was instructed to take it all at once), I began to get a very itchy and painful rash.  One patch is very red and inflamed and about the size of a silver dollar.  I also began to notice that the noise in my brain at night worsened to a hypomanic state.  I have insomnia now, instead of sleeping well as I was when first taking it.  I've also had migraines.  I don't know if this is all connected to Saphris."


"I have used YAZ for a couple of days now...I'm not entirely sure, but I think I have PMDD. I usually have a super heavy periods that lasts 8 days. I did the Sunday starter and I had my period for only 4 days. I don't know how or why, but ever since I took the pill, I feel very happy and confident. I hope YAZ keeps this up in the months I plan to take it."


"I have used Restasis for about a year now and have seen almost no progress.  For most of my life I've had red and bothersome eyes. After trying various eye drops, my doctor recommended Restasis.  He said it typically takes 3 to 6 months for it to really kick in but it never did kick in.  When I put the drops in it burns my eyes for the first 30 - 40 minutes.  I've talked with my doctor about this and he said it is normal but should go away after some time, but it hasn't. Every year around spring time my eyes get terrible irritated  and this year has been the same (maybe even worse than other years) even though I've been using Restasis for a year now. The only difference I notice was for the first couple weeks, but now I'm ready to move on."


"I took this pill for the first time about 48 hrs after an accident.  The lady at the counter told me thats how she had 2 of her kids.  Well, she was right because I ended up pregnant.  Fast fwd 3 yrs, within a two month time span the condom came off twice. Took the pill within hrs and got my period. Next time took it also within hours and got my period a week and a half early and it was very heavy and lasted almost 2 weeks. So my experience is if you take it right away you are probably fine. If not, your luck goes down with each passing hour. Oh also the last time I took the generic form. That was the fist time I had such heavy bleeding from it. Next time I may stick w brand name. If needed"


"I have been using Nuvaring for 5 months now. I do love how convenient it is to not have to remember daily about it. It has however caused my libido to go down. I have not had any other side effects except for being a bit drier during sex than usual. It is also harder for me to orgasm; it takes a little more work than before. Other than that, it has been great at preventing a pregnancy."


"I started having sleeping problems during menopause. Someone recommended melatonin and I bought some. I haven't slept this good since I was a child! I would recommend it to anyone with problems falling asleep or staying asleep. Also, I awake refreshed with no drowsiness."


"Tamiflu NOT worth feeling better by 1/2 day (per scientific review)! Physician started me on Tamiflu (Flu confirmed by lab.) Took exactly as prescribed and fared relatively well the 1st day. The 2nd day was mostly uneventful. The 5th dose resulted in mild nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. The 6th dose was horrible. Shortly after the 6th dose I experienced acute abdominal pain, and severe nausea/vomiting, and diarrhea. My abdomen hurt so badly I asked my husband to take me to the ER. The wait was painfully/unbearably long so decided to go home. I ate nothing but ice chips for 48 hours. Never made it past the 6th dose. Tamiflu so overhyped and can have significant side effects."


"My pain is from a pinched nerve and cervical vertebrae c5/c6 pressing on the nerve root. Chronic lower back pain. It helps great for the pain. The side effects are a problem. Pounding in my ears is horrible. This alone makes me want to try something different. The other bad side effect is feeling to hyper to the point I hurt worse by the time night rolls around. It makes me feel like I'm not injured when really I'm overdoing it because the Percocet is masking the pain. Be careful when you take this drug. I take promethezine for nauseous times. Eating before you take Meds is helpful with that. I wish someone could tell me if they have experienced the ear pounding and what the doctor did for you?"


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"I had taken Zoloft for a year now and it did work wonders for my mood.  However I did have some side effects. Loss of sex drive and very vivid and disturbing dreams. So much so I have decided to try something else. My doctor has put me on Viibryd but I am experiencing too many side effects on that too. Hopefully I can find something that works for me."


"I've been on 1mg of Xanax-1 tablet 4 times a day along with 20mg of Prozac. I have severe panic disorder. I've been on this dose for many years and have not experienced any "tolerance" issues. Xanax get's a bad rap because many people abuse it or go above the Dr's prescribed dose. See your Dr. if this isn't working for you. Don't take more than what you're prescribed. Everybody breaks down medications differently."


"I began birth control around 6months ago, before starting I had absolutely no problems with my skin. The first pill I tried was Cilest which I stuck out for 4 months- awful!! My face was covered in painful lumps/acne, I waited it out as recommended for 3 months but no improvements, it only got worse. I went back to the doctos and he gave me Yasmin which I have been on it for 2 months, I have noticed such an improvement in my skin- especially my chin area which was the worst affected. I can't say it's perfect my forehead is still angry and I have marks from where the huge lumps were but after only 2 months I can't complain! Definitely recommend to try for anyone who reacted badly to an older harsher pill's"


"I've been on Contrave for four weeks now and I'm really starting to see the weight loss. I too experienced the nausea, but it was only after the dosage was upped and only for a day or so. Not only does it make me not snack, but I've noticed I'm starting to get less interested in food in general (yes, I'm still eating plenty). One thing for sure, you do still have to stay on a diet while on Contrave."


"Breo along with Incruse has improved by breathing ten fold!  I am so happy to be feeling better .  Free Co-Pay from both companies"


"This medication has my carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test numbers way down . I hate the rash but at least I'm alive."


"I had terrible back pain and wasn't diagnosed with fibromyalgia until two months ago. My doctor recommended gabapentin since the fibromyalgia especially took a toll on my mental state. My back has never been better! I feel like I can do things that I haven't been able to do since the onset of my fibromyalgia. This medication is truly life-saving. I have minor side effects-such as gas- but honestly, I'll take that over the pain anyday."


"I experienced Bladder Pain with Requip. I had a constant frequent urge to urinate. This is not the most common side effect of this medicine; it is listed as "Less Common." But after taking this I did have lasting bladder pain that did not go away after I stopped taking Requip."


"I got the mirena put in for BC and loved it at first.The insertion was extremely painful but it's awesome not having to take a pill everyday, but 6 months in I hate it and am getting it removed next week. I have gained 15 pounds, my acne is worse than it has ever been and I am extremely moody and depressed all the time. I'm switching back to the pill."


"I was on this birth control when I was a teenager and felt great. I had since been diagnosed with endometriosis and had to stop birth control for treatment. When I finished the 6 month treatment I had to start birth control again. I tried a bunch of different birth control pills to try to minimize bleeding and pain. I had issues with acne, depression and anxiety, weight loss, breakthrough bleeding, severe cramping, painful sex, and a million other things. I asked to be put back on Zarah and should have done it years ago. My skin is completely clear, I have no depression and anxiety, it did not change my weight, there is no breakthrough bleeding, severe cramping, or painful sex. I feel 10x better than being on no birth control. The best!!!"


"Subutex others like it, such as Suboxone, are in my opinion, a miracle to the world of medicine. They are a safe and effective alternative to drugs such as Methadone when used correctly, and not abused."


"I was prescribed this medication to deal with the overwhelming fatigue that sometimes hits with Multiple Sclerosis.  I am working full time, and cannot afford to be overly sleepy.  I am very impressed with how it works.  It stimulates me mentally, without creating the "hyper" physicality of a general stimulant like caffiene.  I am able to take the medication on a when required basis - not more than 200 mg in a day - and it works great.  Many days I do not take it at all.  It has a long half-life, however."


"One of the things that I'm reading here is that people use Restasis and Steroids together. You can't use Restasis at the same time use Steroids that is a big mistakes your eyes are going to get worse. Using Restasis for 4 months and I feel great."


"I have been taking this medication for about 2 weeks now.. I got prescribed it in the hospital after a fallout. I tried prozac while in high school and had no luck with it. Then was prescribed Zoloft a few months ago and obviously didn't work.. considering landing myself in the hospital. Now trying Wellbutrin. Even though I have just started it I'd say that I do see some positive effects in it. I have more motivation and trying to do better for myself. But, I do have some side effects including really bad headaches, ringing in ears, insomnia, dizziness at times with nausea. I also have noticed taking Excedrin to suppress the headaches doesn't help, but make my anxiety increase. Don't take a dose late either as that just increases mood swing"


"I'm on my 2nd week of Contrave and today was my 2nd day to take 2 pills in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Last week with the 1 morning and 1 afternoon was great and I have already lost 5 lbs BUT I see I personally won't be able to handle 2 pills at once.  I felt fine yesterday but today I am suffering from nausea (which my Dr. warned me about) and he just suggested to stick with 1 morning and 1 afternoon if necessary.  Overall, I'm very pleased with the results and think it'll only get better from here.  I haven't dieted or exercised ANY but have cut back on carbonated soda.  I plan to just stick with 1 pill at a time morning and afternoon, start a little exercise and watch what I eat and I think I'll meet my 20 lb weight loss goal"


"Started to feel the tingle and put some abreva on. Within 2 hours I had 3 small visible blisters. Continued to treat with abreva hoping that it would make it stop growing but it soon grew to nearly half of my lower lip with 8 separate sores. I'm very swollen and have never experienced this degree of cold sore discomfort before. Switching back to my expensive prescription meds, as abreva did not work for me."


"I ended up in the ER for serious pains after vomiting for over 24 hours, feeling like a case of severe food poisoning. I realized my lower abdomen was swollen and warm to the touch. When I pushed on it, I felt a sharp pain in my uterus. Doctors took an ultrasound and couldn't locate it at first because it had moved from the original position, perforating my uterus. They were able to surgically remove it, thankfully. I would not recommend anyone get one."


"I was prescribed Flagyl and cipro Sunday night when I went to ER for severe abdominal pain.  CT scan revealed acute colitis.  Day 3 of antibiotics and now feeling nauseous, light headed, no appetite, vomiting and diarrhea.  Pain gone but will suffer through if it clears up those pesky parasites. Doc said could be short or long term. I vote for short.  The docs should warn of possible side effects to prepare a person."


"The first couple of weeks of Pristiq were rough. The usual side effects, nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness. In the second week a lot of rage erupted, and I had another post traumatic stress disorder flashback. But I persisted throughout all of this, and the rewards are finally here. It's now the end of the third week, and I am feeling energetic, focused and optimistic. Creative ideas seem to flow easier, and I am out there in the world again, taking photos and hiking. This antidepressant is certainly working a lot better than Prozac did, and better than I remember Effexor being. Worth a shot."


"I'm 21. I've been on birth control since age 13, as I have PCOS and need it to regulate my periods. Inserting this once a month is easier than remembering a pill each day. I used to have long, heavy periods (1 wk), but with NuvaRing my periods are light for 2 days and heavy the last 2. Less acne, less pain too. It was awkward to insert at first, but after you can't feel anything unless it's slipping out (which happened once). Otherwise, it's a good product. My doctor recently recommended Minera, but after reading reviews I am not. I'd rather be able to remove something if it's not working."


"Reading most of the reviews on here just makes me wonder why not me?  I'm a 28 Female with bipolar 1, anxiety disorder with agoraphobia, OCD (obsessive thoughts but thankfully nothing severe), and adult ADHD.
I'm far from a stranger to the world of therapy, medicines, etc., since I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder at 14.
I've been taking Pristiq for about 2 1/2 months. First noticed I felt more tired, then after a few weeks I noticed I felt more anxious than usual and little things would bother me (more) then before and I actually feel more depressed in the sense that I didn't actually feel depressed as in sad, worthless, etc. more just kinda blah. But I actually feel more sad and unmotivated now, I've also gained about 10lbs and Pristiq is the only thing different."


"Seems to work for everyone but me.  Quality of life was seriously affected by the on-going dizziness from this product (20mg). Elevators left me weak-kneed and staggering at work. Daily descending stairs also a vertigo nightmare. Blood pressure can easily go into 214/105s in emergencies, so I would like to find something to reduce those numbers, without the extreme dizziness. I work in a psychiatric setting, so I have to be alert and to move quickly without falling on my face. I didn't notice any appreciable drop in blood pressure either, with numbers still in the 170s most of the time."


"It was more pleasant than any other prep I had to take."


"I have been on Qsymia for about a month and have lost 8.5 pounds.  I joined Weight Watchers when I went on Qsymia and have been eating on plan.  I am pleased with my weight loss but still have some cravings.  I can't tell that the medicine has curbed my cravings much at all.  I do have the dry mouth and this really weird metallic taste in my mouth that will not go away.  I haven't noticed any foods tasting weird except for diet drinks.  Still I think it is helping because I have been on Weight Watchers before without weight loss, so I will keep taking the medicine.  I hope to lose 25 pounds so hopefully won't be on the medicine for an extended period of time."


"I've been on this for a few months for depression and anxiety. I was on Celexa for 25 years, but I also have acute bursitis and bone pain from Hashimoto's disease so my Doctor switched me to Cymbalta. The first week I ended up in the hospital, the transition was AWFUL I was miserable and I had severe migraines. Everything smoothed out just fine and I was actually surprised at how much it did improve my bone pain and acute bursitis. I came to this site to see side effects that people are having because in the last two weeks I am finding that I am having really bad anxiety attacks at night, even while I'm sleeping; they wake me up. I had four episodes last week and another last night."


"The few months I was on humira was the sickest I've ever been in my entire life. I got the flu- lasted 4 weeks, pink eye, cold sore, again for 4 weeks, you name it and I got it. This was about 5 years ago, and I have since had 4 basil cell carcinoma surgeries on my FACE, and found this site because I believe I now have a Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak. It did NOTHING to help the crohn's, nor the accompanying arthritis. Want to spend 6 months in bed wishing you were in a coma, then this is for you."


"Awful, to say the least. Don't even consider this if you have anything more than a headache, and even that won't be tolerable after taking a few of these."


"I was on the Nuva Ring before the patch and It was working for me just fine but my sex drive was non existent. I switched to the Patch because I wanted something easy, and let me tell you its amazing! The first two months I did have random cramping and sore breasts but It was manageable and did not really bother me. The patch is easy to remember because I change it on Sunday and that is my "me day": I do my nails, facial, change my patch, and plan the week ahead. The only problem I had was sometimes it did come off, but I easily fixed that my using rubbing alcohol on my bum before I applied patch, now it never falls off. I would recommend the patch to those of us who are control freaks and love to plan everything including your period,"


"I have had chronic migraines since I was about 4 years old and have taken Zomig, Imitrex, Maxalt in the way of triptans and also been on beta-blockers, antidepressants, Tylenol #3 and #4, Midrin, Vicodin etc. in the past for them.  Zomig gave horrible side effects for awhile, Maxalt was not recommended with Effexor XR although that was unknown at the time of prescription, Imitrex gives me high blood pressure (which I have chronic low blood pressure) as well as shakes, fatigue, achiness all over, etc. and Tylenol #3's and #4's make me nauseous and dizzy.  Although nothing lasts for longer than a few hours for me and everything seems to cause rebound migraines, Frova does the best at taking the pain away with lower side effects."


"Problem developed with inability to have proper bowel movement. Difficult to overcome until I was told to take Dulcolax with each dosage of Lortab 5/500 or 5/325. Cleared problem up. Gradually "got off" Lortab by slowly decreasing dosage over period of about a week as recommended by physician."


"This is my 2nd time having to take this in a  17 month time span. The first time was because my fiance took the condom off without me knowing (I know, I know...). I took it within 10 hours but I happened to be ovulating. When my period was over a week late and I started getting very nauseous, I took a pregnancy test and found out I was 3 weeks pregnant "


"I started using adapalene 0.3% 6 weeks ago for my moderate/severe acne. Over all VERY pleased. I've tried countless ointments and medicines but this one has worked the best so far. The first week of using the adapalene was rough, I had very dry and red skin. The redness is still somewhat on my skin but overall I have no acne anymore. Took about 2 weeks to see the results. Other than the irritation when I first started using it, I have no complaints and I would highly recommend this gel for anyone with moderate acne"


"Remicade just isn't working for me or not yet.  When I did my 1 and 2 infusions I could tell a difference.  I had my 3 on and  have to wait 8 weeks.  After 3 weeks I had a flare up and I am in week 6 and I still feel awful.  Maybe I need them more frequently or a higher dose.  I am feeling  so darn frustrated.  I was hoping for a miracle drug to make me feel better and so far it's not.  I read how it helps everyone but I want that for me too!  Can't wait to see my dr so we can get  ask up and the pain"


"I have been on the Mirena for eight months now, and I have never been happier. I had my period once four months later, it was so light I only needed a pad. The insertion was painful but it lasted no more than a minute. I had cramping for two days and spotting for less than a month. I will use Mirena as birth control until I'm ready to have kids, and when I'm done having children I will get right back on it. I love it!"


"I got my the mirena because I didn't want to have a hysterectomy, I have had it now bout 2yrs I will say that it stop the bleeding for me but it did cause me to gain like 20 pounds and is very painful  for me during Intercourse which I don't like about having this just glad not to be bleeding 20 days out of the month (very heavy). So I will say that it did what I expected just the weight gain ."


"I had a hard time assigning a numerical rating. On one hand, Victoza seemed like magic in that it lowered my sugars so reliably, and instantly. It almost seemed like validation that I wasn't doing anything "wrong"--my body needed help w/sugar metabolism. That earns a 10. On the other hand, I have to take into account quality of life. NEVER have I been so sick, for so many days consistently/consecutively. I am not a person who gets sick easily. I do not miss work due to illness. I function thru colds,upset stomach,headaches,muscle pain--you name it. Victoza knocked me on my butt. I was sick every day for 3 weeks. All same sx's as everybody else. There are NOT mild. I stopped it b4 I even got to 1.8 dose. Not reasonable. My body said hell no."


"I have had three kids and had the mirena put in a few days ago, no pain at all with the doctor putting it in , had some bleeding the same day and it has stopped since, but there is some cramping and bloating hopefully it will go away after the 3 months."


"I had unprotected sex a few days before my period and took plan b the same day. I was freaking out from reading all these crazy reviews and stories of it not working. It worked for me I'm over 185 lbs and over the "weight limit" for effeftiveness. 2 days after the pill I had severe cramps and threw up, then the next day more cramps and a very heavy clotted period. Then a normal period the next month. Personally it worked for me but I took it the same day."


"I find this Medication very difficult to rate due to the fact that Effectiveness is not able to be judged until you have established a therapeutic level which can ultimately take as long as a week or so!
I am not sure if I am being titrated properly or not. I suffer with an extremely severe case of Rheumatoid Arthritis and with that said anyone who shares the same diagnosis will agree that "No Medication no matter in what amount can bring you even 75% relief''. I am taking 1 10mg. Opana ER 3 times a day! It is my understanding that 2 per day is the normal dosage however through a mixup at an appointment with my Pain Mgmt. Clinic I saw a different Practicioner and she messed up my original regiment of 2 30mg. I am on the fence w/this Drug!"


"I just got my 3rd shoot.  I feel miserable. back, arm, legs pain, headaches,  gain weight,  along with others side effects

I WILL STOP this prolia treatment"


"I have been using Naproxen 500mg for at least 8 years. I find this product very helpful for period pain, although if you take it to late, it sometimes takes up to an hour to relieve the pain, but when it goes it takes a long time to come back. I haven't had any side effects or none that I've noticed. "


"My doctor gave me a sample of Symbicort last week. Before I began taking it , I got on this site to see what experiences others have had with it. I was very concerned because many of the side effects I read about made me think twice about taking it at all. I did notice that a few people were taking 2 puffs , twice a day. So I figured maybe that might be too much. So I am going to try 1 puff , once a day , at approximately the same time every day and see how it goes. Last night was the first time I used it - and it DID work. Slept thru the night without using my inhaler at all. Feel pretty good this morning , and still have not used my rescue inhaler. So far , so good. But we'll see in a couple of weeks."


"I can't sleep worth anything so they took me off ambien to this saying it works well..I have to take up 125mg a night to fall asleep and it doens't work. I get bad headaches and I didn't take it for two days so I could have some drinks with a friend well it got me mad and sad and all of it almost ruined me relationship. Ever since being on this and paxil has not been good for me it made things worse."


"I have been smoke free for 20 months and I believe I am safely past relapse.  I smoked at least one pack a day for 25 years.  After using every smoking cessation product known off and on for ten years I finally gave Chantix a try.  I smoked my last cigarette on day 8 on April 26, 2011 and took it for 3 months.  I took my first pill of the day when I woke and second pill 8 hours later and had no bad dreams.  I am lucky, the worst side effect was gas that could clear a large room, small price to pay.  My insurance covered it 100%.  I am so ecstatic that I am smoke free and know that I am a non smoker for the rest of my life."


"I'm taking 75 mg Effexor XR and my life is changing for the better.  I no longer feel stress when I'm around people.  Socializing is not such an ordeal anymore.
My social anxiety started when I was 12.  Wish Effexor was around back then.  Hope Effexor helps everyone. First 10 days are not easy:  anxiety , teeth clenching , nausea and diarrhea.. hang in there and give it time to work."


"I have been on Opana IR for 4 months now. I have severe migraines due to a cyst on my brain along with 2 bulging discs in my neck. It works ok but I also have stadol nose spray if the Opana doesn't help. I'm on 5mg 2x a day. I honestly need stronger but since it's migraines he won't up it. I would recommend it for small pain."


"First off, it really works. First two weeks were great - zero appetite and no side effects. But this week I've been so sick I can hardly do anything - nausea, headache, diarrhea, slight fever, chills. Not sure if it's the medicine, but going on day 4 of feeling like this, I'm worried that it is :-( Had anyone else had anything similar after feeling fine to start? I'm down about 8 lbs and would love to stay on the medication, but not sure I can if this "sickness" is a result of the medication."


"I have been on Lutera for a week and a half. I have always been a happy go lucky bubbly person. This pill has completely changed my personality. I have NO patience, I am incredibly moody, and I feel like a dark cloud is hanging over me. I am getting married in 48 hours and I can't even be happy although I have nearly a perfect situation. This pill has made me depressed, snappy and emotional."


"I fell on ice in 2009 and ended up with a ruptured disc in my lower back. I also suffer from a variety of back problems, stenosis, bone spurs and facet disease to name a few...the Percocets 7.5/325 are a big help in managing my pain, if I did not have them, I absolutely would not be able to function, let alone be able to go to work. It does take the edge off my pain. I have to take the Percocets along with muscle relaxers, and anti-inflammatory medicine to get through my days (and nights) but I have to do what I have to do to manage the pain."


"I was put on Carvedilol after a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) as a way to lower my NEW hypertension. I had HYPOTENSION for 63 yrs...now suddenly it's high. They started out on 6.25mg. I immediately had fatigue & nausea. My BP stayed up so they doubled the dose....WORSENING both the fatigue & the nausea...as in I felt like I was pregnant nausea 24/7 and fatigue to where I could barely get out of bed and then moved to the sofa.  YES!!!! I complained to my PCP & Cardiology md...they DOUBLED THE DOSE again to 25mg BID. At 12 weeks I said ENOUGH. I chose quality of my life VS quantity if that was to happen&stopped the Carvedilol. Within the week I felt 100% better + my BP came down to 100/60...where I normally 'live'. AWFUL DRUG!"


"I started having intermittent pain about two months ago all over my body. My hands, shoulders, legs, knees, feet... it all hurt. My doctorr tested for inflammatory diseases and autoimmune diseases and nothing showed up. He decided to treat me as if I have fibromyalgia and gave me Lyrica (not sure what dose but supposed to take 2x a day) this little capsule is great. I can move and actually sleep comfortably at night. Only issue is it does make me sleepy so I can only take at night but that's good for me right now."


"I have been on Pristiq for at least six years for post-menopausal anxiety/depression.  I tried several other medications without success, but this one is great.  No side effects other than headache and mild nausea the first couple days.  I feel "normal" 99% of the time - moods have evened out, almost no anxiety/irritability and have an overall happy feeling.  I would take it in the morning, as it can cause mild insomnia.  I will stay with this one."


"I love this birth control. I've been on the pill for about 6 months and I still have NO Side effects, well I do eat alot. I'm now 159 lbs but that's okay. I got on this pill for birth control but mainly for acne, and it works so great. It gets worse before it gets better, I recommend this pill for everybody. Try it."


"15 year old that had severe plaque psoriasis, I tried everything from tropical ointments to solar treatment nothing worked. As soon as I started with enbrel I started to see results in about two weeks in less than 2 months I was 100% clear. Thank you enbrel (: !"


"First time in 5 years that I can sleep through the night without waking up coughing every two hours. Thank you Tussicaps!"


"Before Paxil I had used multiple medication for anxiety and depression and they would mellow me out but I didn't really feel "better". After starting Paxil I can honestly say I'm the happiest I have been in years and my coping skills are greatly improved. I feel healthy again, my appetite is back to normal, I don't look sickly anymore and I can sleep. Paxil was the miracle for me."


"I take 300 mg daily, 200mg of that being at night, and it actually keeps me awake and gives me restless legs. Side note I also take 150mg Zoloft in the am. Both for BPD and bipolar. Maybe my moods are.a bit more stable but compulsions seem the same."


"I have been on Depo for 18 1/2 yrs.  I loved it the whole time but during this last year, my hair started falling out, I started to get bad cramps each month with no bleeding and my breasts became very tender and painful also.  I was not aware of the bone mass loss (doctor never advised) so now I have to get a bone density test."


"When I first started this medication I had a lot of the dreaded side effects, GI issues, nausea, headache, heartburn, and some sleep issues.  I'm now on my third week of taking the medication and it has changed my whole life.  I had such a negative outlook on everything I thought I hated my job and that my friends were crappy I just didn't enjoy anything anymore and since taking this medicine its literally like a cloud has lifted.  It even changed the way I feel.  I feel so calm and relaxed and it made me realize how tense I was all the time before.  The side effects have all gone except an occasional headache and I'm still having some sleep issues but its getting better.  Totally worth feeling as good as I do now.  I hope it keeps working!"


"I have had horrible acne since taking this birth control.  All over my body acne.  I didn't realize it could be the birth control until I read a bunch of other reviews on it.  My boobs hurt all the time!!  No sex drive what so ever! I don't even want my husband to touch me because my boobs hurt so bad.  Needless to say, I sympathize with some of the other reviewers on this birth control.  I will be talking to my doctor to switch to something else.  The only good part about it, is not getting my period for 3 months."


"Don't let the bad review deter you. I was a teenage with very bad acne: on my face, on my back and I couldn't do anything without being self-concious.
I tried everything from topical creams to oral meds like doxycycline to stuff like Proactiv. NOTHING WORKED.

When my doctor suggested that I get on Accutane I was hesitant. I had to take a pregnancy test among other tests every month. But I agreed.

Yes I did have extremely dry skin, and severly dried lips. but honestly...when you have severe acne that is nothing in comparison.
Now I'm 22 and my skin is CLEAR! My back is completely CLEAR! Its a miracle.

If you have acne you HAVE to try Accutane."


"Have battled depression off and on for several years. Lexapro has proven to be extremely effective for depression and anxiety although requiring a 20 mg dosage.  Minimal side effects as well."


"I was given Hydromorphone through an IV for Chronic Pancreatitis after being hospitalized numerous times a month nothing worked for pain. Then one day while hospitalized they decided to give me Dilaudid in IV with Phenergan. It stopped the pain completely but it slammed my heart rate down to 30 bpm and my blood pressure down to deadly levels. They then had to pump fluids raise all my limbs above my heart for about an hr. After I got normal again I didn't feel any pain whatsoever for hours. Works great for pain. "


"About two weeks ago I had to be hospitalized because I was bleeding severely and my blood level (which I may be saying that wrong) dropped down to 5.4.  I had to have a blood transfusion and they gave me several rounds of medication within two days to see what would stop the bleeding.  The one that worked was the Megestrol 40 mg.  It says to take 4 times daily and my doctor wants me to take the medication until my next appointment which is 04/04/2017.  I stopped bleeding the day that they gave it to me and for about two days I took as instructed and now I take one pill every other day from fear that if I stop completely that the bleeding may come again.  So far I have not had any issues and I've been taking for about 2 weeks now."


"I took Topamax for 12 years as a mood stabilizer for Bipolar 1 disorder. It is a GREAT mood stabilizer and I used to be quite heavy and I lost 100 pounds in around 6 months (yes you read that right!). The bad part was HORRIBLE side effects. Constant itching in the summer. I developed a 9mm kidney stone when I had no prior history. I developed a blood disorder (something acidosis, was told this was a rare side effect, but that was why I stopped taking it. However, if I could go back in time would I still take it? You bet! One of the best mood stabilizers I've ever been on. Just make sure you EAT when taking it, it makes you not want to eat."


"I have been on Celexa for over 6 years now. For a long time, I have been on 20mg a day and I feel quite normal for the most part. I do not feel like crying and I do not feel suicidal every single day anymore BUT i do have episodes of that at least once a month, lasting for just several days. I cut down to 10mg for a year but I noticed that I had non-stop crying and sensitivity more often so I am not back on 20mg. I would not say that it makes me feel extremely happy but for the most part, I felt normal. I like that it did not make any changes to my weight and it did not lower my sex drive at all in comparison to other reviews on this medication. I do, however, noticed that my memory and focus is not as great as before I started Celexa."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Dreaded starting after reading some of reviews. This was VERY easy - taste was not as bad as some said. Didn't need to chase it with anything, drank tepid water after (cold would have caused me to cramp). Worse part was lack of sleep due to second dose. Will use product again......in 5 years!"


"After two weeks use of the medication, I had three seizures in less than two hours and had to go to ER. I have never had seizures in my life. It was the scariest moment of my life."


"Great pain medicine for four hours after that it goes away."


"I have been on the second lowest of the four doses for 10 weeks and have lost the 10 lbs I gained over the past 5 years. Most importantly, I lost it all on my waist - a reduction of nearly 2 inches.  Due to the holidays and the flu I have had more food in front of me and have not been able to exercise as much as normal so I can only imagine what I can do going forward or at a higher dose.  This is by far the most effective weight loss medicine."


"I have had Fibromyalia for years and have been prescribed many different pain medicines. I have also been seeking less pharmaceutical ways of dealing with my pain. One doctor prescribed tryptophan to me and I thought it was great and have had to use less pain medicines because of it, however I did not know that it was classified as an SSRI so when my new doctor prescribed tramadol to me and bumped me right up to the highest dose and I took it with my tryptophan I got really really sick. It took me a few days to figure out what was going on but I was having a major drug interaction called serotonin syndrome. Be careful. Yes, this drug works wonders on pain but can be dangerous with many other drugs."


"My son just got injected with invega. I pray this is going to work for him. I want him to have a normal life and desire life again. He is also taking lamictal this is also new for him. I hope this convo works for him. He is 26 years old and new with all this. Just got diagnosed with bipolar mania. :("


"I have suffered migraines and headaches since I was little, I'am 55 years old and in physical healthy shape. I as many I have been a prisoner in my own body. I'am totally debilitated for what use to be 12 hours at a time has grown to sometimes days. I have suffered hearing loss, ringing in my ears with the fullness and so many other symptoms from sinus pressure to neck pain etc. I have at 2 different times had epidural shots in my neck for migraines and tried all kinds of pain killers and daily meds to lower the severity and frequency they occur. Last month  alone I had 18 headaches which 13 were migraines. UGH!!! The Dr. put me on Imitrex 100 to try. I was nervous but it is a miracle drug for me."


"Hello to all,
 I started Qsymia one week ago on the low dose weighing in at 181. I am a 24 year old mother of 2 and I am 5'2. As of today I am 173.2 :D. I am drinking a gallon or more of water a day with a low calorie diet and I have being going to Zumba for the past 5 days. My only side effect has been having a dry mouth but I do not mind as I maintain hydrated. I started my higher dosage today and will keep you guys posted. I am happy I can share my experience with people who understand where I am coming from."


"I have had MS for over 26 years although it was not diagnosed until 5 years ago. I was on Rebiff for 7 months and felt terrible. Went onto Tysabri infusions for 3 years and finally went onto Gilenya.Tysabri was so much better than the horror of injecting myself which made me feel as if I had a severe flu or similar. But I used to experience a pain around my right 'love handle' which would stop me in my tracks.
It wasn't until I went on Gilenya that this crippling pain stopped - what a relief.
My last MIR (every 6 months) showed no differences, nor do I feel different. The fatigue and lack of strength still affects me but life could be a lot worse
I would recommend Gilenya to all MS sifferers, even though there may be side effects."


"Well I haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess it's probably doing what it should. But since being on the drug, I have restless nights where I wake up constantly feeling naesous. Sometimes it'll be at 4 AM and then I just can't get back to sleep after it. As for my acne, it seemed to clear up a bit at first but right around the time my period is starting, it gets horrible again. I don't like it at all."


"I started taking ondansetron during my 8th week.  This is my second pregnancy and I literally could not get out of bed always feeling sick from morning to night.  I could not work cook or anything.   While it did help me keep foods down I still felt very sick like i was going to throw up but never did. I thought I could go to work (hairdresser) and I was wrong. I almost passed out, it makes you very drowsy.  I am on my 15th week and I stopped taking it two weeks ago the benefits were not outweighing enough.  Even though I am still sick and have thrown up a couple of times here and there, I stopped taking it.  I feel much better not taking it."


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


"I've had this for a little over two years now. Right away my mood swings were awful but I didn't bleed which was great. Occasionally I have pain in my arm where it is located. My periods happen about every 6 months and it wasn't until January that my period lasted for almost 3 months with horrible cramps. I plan on taking it out soon. I would say the only good thing is I have not been pregnant. I would not recommend this or any birth control (besides condoms) in the future."


"This is the first relief in 17 years for my chronic cough with Gulf War onset, and it is also very effective in reducing the excess mucous in my sinuses, lungs, and bowels.  I've been able to stop using the nasal steroid inhalers that I've been using for more than a decade (most recently, Nasonex)!  It also seems to be helping to relieve the chronic widespread pain (fibromyalgia) and reduce the paresthesias in my legs, feet, and back.  Best of all, I can detect NO side effects!"


"Urologist was hesitant to put me on this because my young age. He did. First two months were rough. Decreased energy and sex drive.After this my testosterone levels actually sky rocketed and I got muscular and lost body fat and sex drive went into hyper drive.Hair regrowth was  minimal but body hair was drastically decreased.

Oh and my prostate shrunk drastically and my PSA is below 1 (0.9).I was put on this after floxmax didn't work to fully evacuate my bladder . My BPH was causing bladder void  incompleteness which caused UTI. It took Avodart 2 mths. to stop this where many medications failed."


"Unaffordable.
Insurance won't cover a cent and I can't shell out $109.99 per month for this spray. That's after using the $100 off discount card offered by the company. My pharmacy wants $209.99 a bottle.
This is ridiculous.
 I would love some relief from my awful symptoms that leave me feeling too bad to even get out of bed half the year but I have had to revert back to other methods for minimal relief since there's no way a person on a normal income can afford the out of pocket pricing. I'm just not rich enough!"


"Been taking nortriptyline 75mg for two years.  Went from 2-3 headaches a week to maybe 2 a month. Side effects are loss of balance (yoga practice suffers), urine retention, sleepiness.  I take it at night so I sleep pretty well. I'm reading here that some experience weight gain, that's good to know!  I was blaming myself for lack of self control. This week had what I think was an afibrillation episode in the middle of the night, I have to now look at whether it's worth it to have heart issues to keep myself from head pain.  The head pain was pretty awful though."


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


"I have GAD and always had trouble sleeping, not so much falling asleep but I wake up about 10 times a night. I can't take any of the hypnotics or even benadryl because they make my anxiety worse. My Dr. Prescribed Zalepon over a year ago 10 mgs 2 times a night if needed and it worked wonders. It's been a long time since I have needed it but it seems to be when the seasons change & it gets dark early. This time around I have taken it now 3 times and it felt like it did the opposite and kept me awake all night. I thought it may be bc I ate late or bc I was expecting it to knock me out and I didn't feel a thing. Trying it again one more time on an empty stomach, hoping that will do the trick."


"I smoked for 23 years, I was very addicted. I even smoked during both my pregnancies but I couldn't even quit then. Finally, after 3 weeks on Chantix, I quit. It has been almost a year and a half. I didn't have any side effects. "


"I'm a 24 year old female and I started on Quetiapine approx 2 months ago for my anxiety. (x4 25mg tablets throughout the day or when required) I also have pretty bad ADHD aswell as OCD which was only recently diagnosed (I thought those were just personality traits of a Gemini but now it's pretty obvious it runs in the family hehe) It has been pretty good so far but from day one it has just made me eat eat eat. A tablet version of THC in my opinion. I can not control the hunger which is hard as I'm very into my fitness (eg half a cheesecake at 1am last night! Haallp! Besides that and the overheating (and strange dreams) it's a wonder drug. I used to have 3 panic attacks on average a day and now I can live life again. Hope this was helpful."


"Best medicine I have ever taken but tablets work best on me"


"I started taking Lyrica 4 months ago. I am always anxious when taking a new medicine as I am also on Paxil, which is horrible if I do not have a dose within 24 hours. Within an hour I felt 'weird' like I do if i miss a dose of Paxil. That feeling subsided throughout the day. Over the next days I did feel quite vague and forgetful (like I couldn't remember my bank account number, which I use daily). Again I persisted, taking 75mg twice a day, on waking and then at 2pm. I noticed an increase in energy and a decrease in pain. "


"I have really good insurance so the cost was not a problem. I've been on this pill for 4 1/2 months and for the first three months everything was fine besides the bleeding and breast tenderness, I started months 4 everything was perfect! Halfway through week 5 I experienced awful cramping, bloating, constipation, and headaches, hopefully they will go away!  As long as I can get rid of that it would be a great pill due to the fact I'm anemic and it helps to not have a period but 4 times a year!"


"I like Camrese. I used to take Seasonique but changed insurance and now Camrese is free. I had some spotting, but it went away promptly. I never had a lot of spotting and I never get my period every month off of birth control anyways, probably due to low vitamins and/or low weight. Camrese made me breakout with a lot of blackheads on my chin and around my mouth. Non-smoker, 26, had been taking Seasonique since 15 so about 11 yrs. Camrese makes me feel hungrier. Mood is pretty average PMS seems a bit more intense. But it's free and it's keeping me from getting pregnant."


"I started Victoza on 6 May (0.6 units). Blood sugars were 150-200. 50 units of Lantus twice a day and 2500 mg metformin, weight was 260 lbs. Its now 22 May I'm up to 1.8 units of Victoza, down to 30 units of Lantus once a day. Last night sugars were 77, this morning 99, down to 249 lbs. No side effects. Appetite is less and cut back on snacks. Am very satisfied."


"The stuff tastes horrible. But I made it bearable by cold water and hot chicken broth. My nurse said drink the prep over 40 minutes. So every five minutes I drank some prep (with a straw and ice to keep it cold) and then some regular ice water and the hot chicken broth. The broth saved me because it immediately cut out the taste of the prep. Plus, it almost feels like food.
I had set up my toilet area ahead of time.
Within five minutes of the last swallow of prep I was on the toilet. I was on the toilet for over an hour but overall experience not bad. Really- worst part is drinking the prep."


"I’ve been on Nexplanon for 7 months now & like it. At first I bled for about a month (light bleeding) than my periods became light around 3 days of bleeding, now I don’t get one at all. Haven’t noticed any other side effects that I’ve read. Maybe a little weight gain but almost every BC affects your weight
I would recommend :)"


"10 mg at night for chronic tension headaches. The first few days were horrible: extremely fatigued, grumpy, felt like a really bad hangover. But by the fourth or fifth day, all of that was gone, and my headaches went too. I'm glad I stuck it out, because I had had headaches that interfered with my daily life. It made me very drowsy at first, and still does act as a bit of a sedative, so I only take it if I plan to sleep very soon. Also, it really lowered my alcohol tolerance, so watch out for that."


"I am 20, almost 21, and I have been on this drug for a month. I started taking half a pill for 2 weeks then took a whole one. While on half, I noticed that I was SO tired. I had very little emotion and didn't want to do anything. I even noticed that I had issues in the morning(when I took the pill) that it made it harder to hold my urge to go to the bathroom.Then on a whole pill I had the same symptoms but doubled. I even noticed that my current metal state is worse. I am definitely feeling emotions, negative ones. I feel like everything I do is wrong and would rather run away from my problems instead of face them. Even my twin sister is experiencing the same thing, could be since we share the same DNA.So this is not the drug for me or her."


"I started taking TriNessa 3wks ago to help with my cyst acne and my cyst acne is so bad!  My jaw line is ten times worse than it was so I’m really on the fence as to whether this was a good idea ☹ .  I literally went from having one or two cysts during my period to now having ten on one side of my face and 5 on the other side the entire month! I’m getting a new one every day and they are so painful I have to ice them down at night and in the morning.

I’ve read reviews that said things got worse before they got better and I really hope this is the case and I hope there won't be any scaring. I’ll update this review in a month."


"Amazing. Im happy with it, except for the acne the first two months but now is disappearing. Just need patience."


"I was giving the drug last Wednesday  and started it Thursday  morning. Things were fine that day. I woke up Friday  morning in lot of muscle pain, thought it from my sleep. I took my morning pill and went through my day feeling very sorry my abdomen  started  getting tighter  all day. I was feel sick and couldn't even eat dinner. The rest of the night I was in oain, vomiting and never had a bowel movement that day.this is the fourth day and have diarrhea  and very little appetite .  I of course did not continue  the medicine  after  Friday morning."


"Great!"


"Taking perindoprill 4mg for over 2 years my blood pressure went down from 190/130  to 130/85 in couple of days. But now after so long time taking the medication I am starting to feel something is not right as I have muscle pain, dizzines, headaches and my heartbeat went down to 50bpm. Maybe is time to change..."


"I was just put on this medication three weeks ago. I didn't have a problem with nausea, but I'm moody, angry, sleepy all the time, and have absolutely zero sex drive. The bloating is the worse part and the constant stomach upset and gas. My period started two weeks earlier than it should have. This medication just doesn't work for me."


"I had an umbilical hernia and severe constipation where I felt my bowels grind to a halt. At first, my family doctor and gastroenterologist recommended miralax but I had to increase the dosage to 14 tablespoons a day to deal with the pain. Linzess does not cause diarrhea for me because I take it as soon as I get up and do not eat until lunch. Bowel movements are normal and the pain is gone. The pain used to feel like my intestines were being torn apart. I thank God every day for Linzess."


"Oh this product works alright. I took 2 around 11 am, and right now it's 3:45 in the morning and I am experiencing the worst stomach pain ever. Seriously if you're going to use this, just take one."


"Reading these glowing reviews, can't help but wonder if drug company reps are making these claims? Sometimes if it's too good to be true....Would love to believe that these are all real, but corporate misdeeds are all too common these days. Who would have thought that VW would have cheated on the emissions tests?"


"Extremely disappointed.

Can't keep food down but gained 5lbs"


"Truth. It's safe. Great. Works. Self injections are easy and painless. Doctors office will teach you. Simply put I feel incredible.

45
304 testosterone going up to 800.
Changed my life. Go to a urologist. A good one. They know.
Good luck."


"I've had Nexplanon in for 2 months. Before having it inserted, my biggest concerns were weight gain and random heaving bleeding. I kept reading reviews and those were the 2 things that kept popping up. So far I have not had a single period and my weight has stayed the same. I did have a little bruising around the insertion spot at first and my acne has gotten a little worse, but nothing extreme. I was still able to workout, swim and go about my daily routine. I would definitely recommend it to women who do not want to get pregnant yet not take a pill every day."


"Started this Morning (37.5mg) weighing 184.  I've lost weight before without a problem but after 3 months of moderate exercise and 1200 cal a day lost two pounds.  Looking forward to positive results."


"I cant even express the hate I have for this BC. Of course, I know everyone will not have the same experience. I decided to go with Paragard after my second child because  I wanted to try something non-hormonal. I have had it for almost a year now.I bleed, and bleed, and bleed some more. HEAVY  bleeding. This maybe TMI, but I filll up an Ultra sized tampon in less than an hour. I wake up some mornings with blood stained panties and sheets. And this doesn't just go on for a few days. When I do have my periods, they last for about two weeks. And many times, I have spotting in between. I NEVER know when to expect my period, its all over the place. Plus, my husband can feel it , it pokes him during sex. NOT FUN!- and yes it is inserted correct"


"Diflucan caused me to break out with a rash in my face and on my arms, neck, and back within two days of starting it. Therefore I can't honestly rate its effectiveness so good luck."


"I have Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and  take Benadryl everyday. It helps take the edge off. There are less side effects than other anti nausea medications and is safest for the body."


"I LOVE MIRENA! I had my Mirena inserted Nov. 18, 2011 and I'm not going to lie, it hurt! I heard it hurts worse if you haven't had any kids, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. It hurt, but it wasn't too terrible. Just a big pinching/burning cramp for about 3 seconds and that was it! I took 800mg of ibuprofen before I went in, so that may have helped. After my Mirena was inserted (I had it inserted the first day of my period), I spotted for a solid month. However, the spotting was so slight it didn't bother me at all. I just used the thinnest panty liner I could find and it worked. Since then, I have had one period (very light spotting for maybe 2 days) and nothing since! I am extremely happy with my decision to go with Mirena!!"


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


"I've been on lexapro for the past 2 months for my bad anxiety, and it has helped tremendously. Before I was barraged with worrying thoughts day in and day out and no matter what I did, I couldn't escape them. Now I go through most days without any worry. When I do get an anxious thought, I can discard them fairly easily, in other words they don't "stick" anymore. I was also suffering from depersonalization, and this drug has significantly helped me with that by reducing my anxiety. The only downside is that the drug makes me fairly drowsy, but it isn't something I can't handle. I would greatly recommend this drug."


"I have been taking methadone for about a year now. I was on Oxycontin for way to long and although the transition was a bit difficult but I made it through. I take between 3 and 5 10mg tabs a day and I do have relief from chronic back pain but I do feel as if I need more as it keeps feeling as if it gets less and less effective. Might have to up the dosage. "


"This is a miracle! I've had migraines since I was 6, diagnosed with chronic daily migraines when I was 14 and have not been able to find a reprieve from the pain. On a scale of 1 to 10 my pain is usually around a 4 on a good day and a 8 or 9 on a bad one. On a bad day I take a dose of Cambia and an Imitrex subcutaneous injection and it completely knocks out my migraine! In all my years of having migraines I never thought that was possible. Even when I don't take the injection the Cambia alone brings a level 8 migraine down to a 3 which is manageable."


"I've been on birth control for 7 1/2 years all together. Since I've been on nexplanon (1 1/2 years) I always feel bloated and fatigued. I've had periods that have lasted 3 weeks at a time and I'm always ANGRY, fire breathing angry at that. I've always struggled with anxiety and depression but it's worse with this birth control.. My headaches take half of the infirmary to attempt to get rid of them. Another thing, what happened to the moisture? It's gotten to the point that I have to use lube anytime that I want to have sex. Nothing seems to help and I've NEVER had this problem. Getting this removed ASAP, don't won't babies then use a condom."


"This cleared my acne and prevented pregnancy, but it had way more negative effects than positive. My first period lasted for about three weeks with the worst cramps I have ever had in my life, I had constant headaches, absolutely NO sex drive, always felt exhausted, and I was irritated at little things. I'm glad I'm not on this anymore."


"I'd like say there are many misinformed people here. Tramadol DOES help all kinds of pain. Tramadol is an opioid, it attaches to the same receptors Oxycodone does, and it's a PRODRUG -- meaning it must metabolize via CYP2D6 liver enzyme to work.
Once it's converted over, it turns into M1 aka o-deso (for short) which is 6-10 times more potent than Tramadol, where it's real pain relief comes from. So People giving it 1 star?
They are lacking proper metabolism OR they are taking a P2D6 inhibitor (some antiacids, like tagament), grapefruit juice, among others.
A 50mg Tramadol tablet in studies has SUPERIOR pain relief to 40mg codeine+300mg Tyneol, and also showed the same pain relief as 5 to 7.5mg of Oxycodone. It works for pain..."


"I've never felt ill but the doctor said I had high blood pressure and put me on 125g but a few weeks ago they upped my dosage to 300mg. Everything was fine but I've developed a dry cough, now get cramps, cannot sleep and today have come out in a raised itchy very red rash on my arms, legs, neck and chest. I'm going to the doctor as this doesn't seem right and I can't cope with all these side affects."


"I've suffered from migraines/daily headaches that painkillers don't touch; symptoms include visual and auditory disturbances, and sometimes even partial loss of vision. Sumatriptan's the only thing that works but I need to take it daily, often twice daily.

My GP was alarmed at sumatriptan use so prescribed me 10mg amitriptyline a night, and after a couple of weeks the migraines and headaches were gone. Worked so well I went months without using sumatriptan and eventually forgot about the headaches, and stopped the amitriptyline because of the sides (huge appetite, weight gain, next day drowsiness), and I've had a migraine from hell for a week and I'm back to taking sumatriptan daily.

Restarted amitriptyline, and I won't be stopping again!"


"It worked, but the side effects were terrible, lasting and possibly permanent. The worst of the side effects I experienced were lack of taste and short-term memory loss. Over two years after taking this medication, I have still having issues with my short-term memory."


"At 21 years old I decided to get Skyla. I can't be on the pill because of a clotting disorder, so my options are limited. A few months after having the IUD inserted, it came out! My OB/Gyn insisted it was very rare. I had another one put in and I've had it for probably about 6 months now. I've been having dizzy/fainting spells, headaches, back pain, sore breasts, bad acne, plus many UTI's since then. I even went to the hospital to have tests done for my fainting spells, but the tests were inconclusive, but I believe it is because of the IUD. It's unfortunate that I've been having so many side effects, because I loved not having to even think about it. I think I'm going to get it removed, because the side effects are becoming too much for me"


"The worst part about this was the taste of the medicine itself- I thought it was awful.  I only got through the two doses by having lemons on hand to suck on between sips.  If you can get through that part, the rest is easy.  For me it worked 15-20 mins after I finished taking each dose, and it wasn't nearly as unpleasant as I'd expected.  Eat lightly in the days leading up to your prep and you should be fine.  Looking forward to a cheeseburger or tacos or any kind of solid food after the procedure is done tomorrow! :)"


"Started taking this about 2 weeks ago. Honestly feel like it is helping. Felt like I could punch a wall before starting this med but feel much calmer now."


"I've been on Nuvaring for 3 years, can't imagine going back to pills that made me feel crazy. I honestly forget I have it in and have had zero problems from day 1."


"I had Synvisc injections in my knees last year and they didn't seem to help much, this year I got the Orthovisc injections and they have really made my knee joints hurt much worse than before taking them"


"The birth control definitely works . However , in six months I gained 13 pounds while eating fairly clean and working out . So I went on a 3 week body cleanse and got a trainer - lost 10lbs. I went on a cruise and gained 10 pounds back within a week .  I still eat clean/workout and still the weight will not budge . I have horrible acne now . My skin was almost flawless before nexplanon . I just scheduled to have it removed next month . Me and my partner use protection , so I feel like this birth control with all the weight gain and acne is not worth it . Plus , my cycle used to be 4-6 days every month . Now my cycle comes when it wants : spots , comes on , spots some more . I'm usually bleeding 2 weeks a month and I'm at month 7."


"I gained close to 40 pounds in 4 - 5 months and felt like a zombie. Went from 100 mg to 400 mg and felt worse with each increase. I have been off the medicine for at least 4 months now and I am still trying to lose weight. Have only lost 8 pounds."


"I have seen vistaril prescribed a number of times for pain, especially muscle pain. I found it useless for pain itself, but it was great to potentiate opiates and stop rashes that might develop"


"Best ever.  I take very small amount and then a whole yellow pilll to sleep.

It helps GAD, insomnia, and my RL

S .

I never and drive, nor do I use it work.Never make me high :)

Works for me!!"


"I suffer from Bipolar 1 Mixed Rapid Cycling, I started taking Saphris to replace geodon about a month and a half ago to reduce my Manic Episodes and I do feel better but I am gaining weight at an alarming rate!!! I have tried so many medications throughout the years for the manic episodes and am going to stick with this as it really does helps tremendously and I haven't suffered any other side effects."


"Took two one day then 2 more 36 hours later.  Did not help much with my constipation. Also very bad leg cramp during the night. Also cramp in my left arm which went down to my fingertips.

I have not experienced such painful cramp before so will not take these tablets again."


"This is my second time being on the NuvaRing and overall I really like it. However, I have experienced weight gain which I thought was what I was eating and drinking but looking back, the weight gain started right when I switch back from the pill to the NuvaRing. I don't have health insurance so I pay $103 every three weeks but to me, I find it so much easier then the pill. I wish my breats grew a cup size which is my only negative after reading other women's messages. "


"I had skyla inserted October 2014, it is now February 2016. I am 29 years old and have been on birth control since I was 21.  I have tried several different varieties of the pill as well as Nuevo ring. In search of the perfect birth control I think skyla comes close, but not perfect. There a couple cons to this birth control, but in my opinion the pros definitely out weigh the cons.
Pro: free- completely covered by my insurance.
Pro: almost worry free. I was told to check the strings every month to make sure the IUD is still in place. So far so good.
con: When I switched to skyla my menstrual cramps returned after almost 9 years. They are not as bad as I remember and after a heating pad and Advil I am fine.
con: irregular period"


"I went to see a headache specialist yesterday, and she recommended I take this for my migraines, which  occur about 2-3 times a month. Of course, I woke up this morning with one. The tabs taste pretty bitter but when your head hurts, you don't really care. Just wash it down with water once it's done dissolving. Within half an hour it had subsided. As somebody  who is used to suffering through them for 2 days, this is truly amazing."


"INTENSE<CHRONIC PAIN. No Comparison or Substitute. HEAVILY Prescribed Tons of Methadone and OXYCODONE for 4 Years. When forced at E.R. Dilaudid is only thing that works. I think it should be used more often. Morphine at ER Would take 4 shots and nausea and bad for MY ailments. 10/10 EVERY TIME! Thanks"


"I started taking this medicine a little less than a month ago and it is amazing. I have lost 13 pounds so far! I personally do NOT exercise while taking this pill, and I still have seen amazing results. I eat every 2 hours, whether it be an apple, trail mix, smart Pop popcorn etc. I drink water throughout the day, but I occasionally will drink a diet soda. The only negative side effects that I have experienced would be nausea, taste buds change and dizziness at times.
Weigh every WEEK so you don't get discouraged, and keep in mind that results differ. Good luck!"


"I was on this birth control for roughly 2 years and after hoping it would get better, I decided to try a new pill. It made me very irritated out of nowhere sometimes, would make me very emotional around my MS and made me have absolutely NO sex drive. When I did have sex, it was extremely painful and unpleasant(it was not like this at all before).  I also started having face/back acne right after starting the pill. The only reason I give it a 3/10 is because of 2 years of use, it prevented pregnancy and I had very light periods."


"I've now had 2 depo shots. About 4 weeks into my second shot and I've been bleeding now for 14 days. It's weak but just isn't stopping. It's not painful but more annoying than anything. Experiencing ongoing mood swings and gained 5kg in first 2months with no other change to diet/exercise. Unsure if I need to keep taking the shot to let my body adjust or to stop now. Have read stories of getting pregnant later can be much harder after depo too. Lots of uncertainty, wish I had researched more before starting and perhaps tried the iud first."


"I had gotten diagnosed with PCOS haven't gotten a period in 6 months so, she thought that this can help regulate my cycle so, my provider decided to prescribe this BC to me and after taking it for a week and a half I have experienced breast tenderness, sore nipples and my breasts did grow a cup size. But I also experienced mild cramping like if I'm getting my period and headaches, nausea and no appetite.  I would not think about taking this BC again cause I am starting to feel its not for me .. its works for some females not all .."


"My boyfriend and I had always used condoms. I was not on the pill and relied on them heavily. Unfortunately for us, one day the condom had ripped and neither of us had noticed. It was only after that we realized that he had ejaculated inside of me as well. Being in a state of panic, we drove straight to get plan b. Our pharmacist recommended "Next Choice" to us and I had taken it within one hour of having sex. The side effects for me personally weren't all that bad. I had headaches throughout the month and the occasional cramping but none of that compared to the paranoia! Safe to say that I had received my period one week earlier than expected and am now on birth control just to be extra cautious! Be safe and try not to stress yourself out!"


"I started a two week trial of Victoza prescribed by my Dr on 3/8/17. I was nervous about giving myself injections as well as the side effects. I started at 0.6 but after no side effects I increased my dose on my own to 1.2. I lost 8 lbs after 9 days but it kept fluctuating 1-2 lbs. I grew skeptical and started to believe this was too good to be true. After a 30lb weight gain in the last 7 months from stress eating, my appetite was finally under control so I continued with the injections. My insurance appvd the drug and last week my dose was increased to 1.8. Today is April 3, and without diet or exercise, I am down 12.5 lbs (in about 3 1/2 weeks). I'm excited and can't wait to reach my goal weight of 165 lbs. Good luck!"


"I have suffered from lupus for 4 years now. I started Benlysta a little over a year ago and what a difference. I could barely walk or get out of bed before treatments. My feet and knees would swell with no relief. Since I started Benylsta I am getting my life back on track, I can now walk, run and exercise regularly. I have had few severe flares. I would recommend this drug to anyone. It is expensive I started out in a trial then I was lucky enough to get a grant that now pays for my treatments."


"I am 20 years old and have been on this pill for about 3 years. When I was 15 I had a 25 pound ovarian cyst (about the size of a football) making me look pregnant during my freshman year of high school. After getting it removed I tried all sorts of birth controls. Everyone causing more problems than it was worth. After starting this one I have not had any problems really. My periods are light and short. I could do without the cramping and bloating but that's the life of a woman I guess. This time around though I am a little worried as I experienced spotting the whole week before my period and now nothing during it. Hopefully I'll get it soon!"


"I have three herniated discs C4-C7, cervical kyphosis, spinal stenosis and am taking robaxin 500mg twice a day along with MS Contin 15mg ER. I've been on soma and Valium for my muscle spasms related to the kyphosis. I was just put on Robaxin by a new pain management doctor. It doesn't do anything to help my muscle spasms. I'm very disappointed with this medicine. I've been on flexeril and skelaxin but those didn't work for me either. I can't take baclofen because I have epilepsy. I'm hoping my pain management doctor will let me just get back on the soma so I can get some relief from my awful muscle spasms."


"All of my values have been very good. I've been positive since 1990 and on meds since 96. I'm having a hard time with stomach pain and kidney pain. Tried triumeq and experienced the same side effects. This is the first time I have experienced a problem with any hiv regimine. Trying to get in to see my dr to see what's going on."


"The pills didn't cause any side effects or me, other than a constant spotting which is unimaginably irritating, and made me feel too embarrassed to get intimate making my annoyance for nothing. I'm hoping that the spotting stops soon. Although my the pills were convenient, with the purple package and made my period considerably lighter!"


"I was on a 10 day 500 mg prescription and could only make it through day 7 before requesting a change in my antibiotic. I had a wide range of side effect symptoms that left me hardly able to function. Severe muscle pain, especially in the back and lower leg (which I am still suffering from and hope the leg pain isn't tendon weakness which is also a side effect) horrible dizziness, nausea, insomnia, nightmares, and if I got too hot or too cold I had to immediately lie down. The dizziness was the worst, it felt like I had ridden a carnival ride for hours on end just turning my head. By day 7 my symptoms from pneumonia were only slightly better."


"I tried Chantix even though it scared me. I was doing good until day 6 and everything on the left side of my body went numb. I haven't smoked but that scared me enough that I will go cold turkey the rest of the way."


"I've been taking the off brand for over 2 weeks and I'm starting to feel the anxiety reducing effects. No nausea or GI problems thus far. For the first 3 days I felt a little out of it around an hour and a half after taking it, so I started taking it at night and that has completely resolved the issue. Started on 10mg for around 9 days to get accustomed to it and have been on the 20 mg for 2 days now. My anxiety wasn't severe (diagnosed w mild anxiety-stress related) & no panic attacks. I think the type of anxiety/severity will influence the way the drug acts on you, but it's been good for me so far :)"


"I've been on Saphris 20mg nightly for 2 months. I have Bipolar Rapid Cyclical with ADHD. This medication is the best. I fall asleep within 10-15 minutes. The horrible taste is a small price to pay. My mood is the most stable it's been in a long time. I'm happy about life, feeling very positive- a huge change for me!"