"I have a bulging disc (L5-S1) lots of pain especially during sleep. Started on this 2 weeks ago. Take 20 mg at bedtime and now sleep well through the night. Very pleased here. No side effects."


"Tried a lot of SSRIs before a doctor prescribed a medium dose of lithium. Can't even describe how much better I feel. I used to feel so stuck by my depression and am now able to do so much more with my life. My sex drive dropped off a little but I'm not otherwise feeling flat from it. Didn't have any of the weight gain or shaking side effects. Changed my life."


"I was prescribed this medication to clear up my strep throat that had been lingering for quite some time. I had no side effects for the first day and found that my throat was beginning to feel better. However the second day I noticed an extremely sour taste in my mouth which I couldn't escape and a very upset stomach. This medication made me feel nauseous and ill for two days before I stopped taking the medication all together."


"The first month on this BC was brutal. I had all the side effects except irregular bleeding and my hair falling out. After the first month all of my symptoms subsided. Remember that everyone's body will react differently. Occasionally I have breast tenderness during the third week of the active pills right before my period. My periods have became so light. The only disadvantage for me is that my periods have not became shorter. But all in all, my experience has been good."


"I have been in this medicine for five days and my eyes are NORMAL again!! I have severe dry eye and constant tearing...this has been going on for years but for the past two months it's been constant and unbearable. I am so grateful for this medicine! I got my first dose for free...my insurance doesn't cover it..$487 full price. The company that makes Xiidra contacted my insurance company and my eye doctor...waiting to hear if they'll deem it medically necessary....which it is....then they may add it for me. The savings card will give a discount for a year as well...waiting to hear from them as to how much it will cost with that. The only side effect I have is a bitter taste in the back of my mouth for 15-30 min after using it. Worth it!!!"


"Abilify was the first antipsychotic my doctor tried with me after I was diagnosed with schizoaffactive disorder. It did nothing for me. My main symptoms are depression, difficulty concentrating and hallucinations. I noticed no difference in any of these while on the Abilify. Except for the side effects, you would think I wasn't taking anything. The side effects were orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon standing), blurred vision, and involuntary muscle twitches. My doctor took me off Abilify after three weeks and we tried Invega, which worked much better."


"I was prescribed this for UTI. 100mg 2xs a day for 10 days. I took it Friday around 4pm with a meal. 6 hours later I was HIGHLY nauseated and had the worst stomach pain to the point I could not sleep and spent my night in the bathroom! I continued to take it for two more days and went through misery. I even called the pharmacy a few times because no side effects were listed and they told me to continue!! Sunday I decided to stop taking it and cranberry juice it out. I am self employed and had money to be made Saturday and this medication ruined my whole weekend! I was on the couch in pain, haven't grocery shopped, cleaned, couldn't eat a piece of toast, and had to cancel everything. Never putting this near my tongue again!!"


"I was to take Cipro for a prostate problem for weeks. I took for approximately two weeks and Achilles in my left leg ruptured completely. This event has changed my life in a very negative way. In 2014 the drug description listed near the end it may weaken tendons. In 2015 the informational sheet list at the top, will cause weakness or rupture of tendons in adults over 60 years of age.
In December 20, 2015 I lost my balance in my garage attic, hit my head on a rafter, knocked me out and a feel thru the Attic floor. 12' and broke my back. I now have 2 -8" rods & 8 screws. My wound on my leg still hadn't healed so in November 2016 I had the permanent stitch in my Achilles removed, it was infected."


"I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer & had a total thyroidectomy & also lost one parathyroid. The dr used high levels of iodine during my surgery and my endocrinologist had to put me on an iodine free diet for 4 months to clear it from my body. During this time I wasn't allowed to take any thyroid meds at all. I spent that entire time in bed under an electric blanket turned on high during a Vegas summer. Nothing normal there. I was a zombie. I had to have help to use the bathroom, shower & everything I was so weak. After RAI I started Synthroid. A few months later I noticed small improvements but gained 50# within the first year. It's been 7 years now and I'm worse all the time. I've lost my life to this. I'm switching to Armour."


"I am on birth control but take it very sporadically so when I had sex about two months ago and the condom broke I went out right away and got plan b. My first period came and went normally but for my last one I only spotted for one day. Now I am freaking out and am due for my next period in a week and a half and I might end up getting a pregnancy test before then because I am really scared I might be pregnant and the side effects don't say anything about messing with your second period after taking the product."


"I have been taking Victoza for 4 weeks now.  Started on 0.6, then 1.2 second week and up to 1.8 third week.  At first I felt very sick most of the time and did not want to eat anything, therefore I lost 7lbs in the first 2 weeks.  My cravings went which was fantastic, and when I did eat I only wanted to eat half of what was on my plate.  But now it seems my body is more used to it and although I get waves of nausea still, I don't feel that sick overall and I am back to craving sweet things which is very annoying just when I thought I had it sorted!  Not that I want to feel sick all the time - don't get me wrong, but it seemed to me that that was why I was losing weight. So my weight loss seems to have stopped now. "


"About half way through pack 3 and no real complaints.  The first month on Sprintec was a living hell; UTI, mood swings, no appetite, nausea, headaches etc. Started pack 2 and have been fine ever since. My sex drive is a little hit or miss anymore but my SO doesn't really mind."


"I got my skyla inserted last Thursday April 23, 2015 today it's been a week after insertion. Placing the skyla was an intense pain for myself. Lots of craming and pressure which was very uncomfortable. After the insertion I had craps very mild but cramps for the first few days. 3 days after insertion I had really bad cramps and I had to take medication to relieve the pain. Today marks a week I've been spotting none stop which is annoying, but w/e that's a common side effect. The only thing I can say is that as soon as they inserted skyla I've lost my appetite (completely). I spend hours without eating and I don't get nauseous or dizzy which is very not like me. I force myself to eat, because I know I have too"


"It has really made living life easier for me; but the only downside is that you become so un-shy that you can end up getting yourself into a lot of trouble. You care much less about the usual aspects of life such as school work or deadlines. It basically made me more prone to risky behavior."


"My Mother is prescribed this medication for pain from several different issues.  They range from 4 rotator cuff surgeries, to bone grafts, and a couple other pretty gnarly issues.  She's tried the other medicines with little to no results.  I remember the week her doctor started her on oxycodone and it was like she was given a second chance at life.  She could move about as she pleased (as opposed to being bed ridden with pain), she could make dinner plans, go on trips to see family members, etc etc etc.
"


"I have taken half a tablet of doxylamine succinate (Sleep Aid), in the evening, for about 3 years now. I originally took it for migraines, but discovered quickly, how it made me very drowsy after about 2 hours.
It has NEVER failed to work. Taking a whole tablet made me sleep for 10-12 hours, now I get my 8 hours every night with half the dose. It is one of the safest antihistamines on the market.
I experimented a few months ago, by not taking one, & I couldn't get to sleep, plus I got restless legs. So now I take it every night."


"If you are starting to belch while on this medicine stop taking it, because it is starting to cause stomach inflammation which is gastritis. This medicine caused muscle atrophy, dry eye, runny nose, anxiety, foot and calf cramping, sweating, sinus and stomach inflammation. I have been dealing with the gastritis never had any stomach issues in my life until zetia. I believe the drug companies are not telling people about all the side effects because they know not everyone gets every side effect but believe me this a dangerous medicine I have went from 150lbs with a lot of muscle went to the gym lifted and ran 3 to 4 miles a week. Now about 118lbs and still suffering 8 almost 9 months later."


"I've had Nexplanon since late October of 2012. At first it seemed great the not having to worry about taking a pill everyday at the same time. Mainly that's the reason why I choose Nexplanon in the first place, But over the many months now I've experience lots of Negative things about it in my perspective. 1) Huge weight Gain Like 20-30Lbs 2) Lots of headaches. 3) X2 the Acne 4) More stress 5) My emotions are much more sensitive than they ever were. I cry a lot more now; sometime I have no idea as to why I'm even crying in the first place. Just to much estrogen to handle after being in my arm for so long now. 6) My periods are very irregular now. Sometimes I'll spot, sometimes I'll bleed for just a day."


"I have been taking Multag along with Diltiazem for a year.  I have been able to maintain a normal heart rate.  There have been no side effects.  The only drawback seems to be the cost.  This is not on most insurance companies formulary list.  Your doctor must put through a special authorization request.  The cost is high.  Without insurance it's about $300 for a month's supply.  Because my doctor's authorization was honored, I pay $123 a month. I put through a request to Sanofi-Aventi citing personal hardship and asking for a reduction in price from them.  So far, I have heard nothing from them.  Although it's a hardship for me, I pay the price for one simple reason -- it works."


"My son and I suffer from chronic sinusitis. This is the first medicine in so many years that actually made a huge difference in helping my son and myself. He has blockage so bad that his sinus does not drain. This tablet is awesome. It has relieved his pressure and enabled him to breath and loosen his chest congestion. I also have COPD and severe sinus headaches. This tablet works so fast and actually feel the difference within minutes. It is a shame my insurance does not cover this medicine. The cost is more than I can afford but this is great medicine."


"My Fiancé had a little too much fun the night before. He was vomiting all day, and could not keep any fluids down. I go him the emetrol and he vomited 5 minutes after because he had just drank water. So right after he vomited I gave him more. Told him not to drink anything. It took about 4 doses. This was a very severe hangover. He was throwing up until 10pm at night. But this stuff did the trick! 15 minutes afterwards, I had him take small sips of Gatorade and water every 5 minutes. He finally fell asleep and kept his liquids down. I highly recommend this stuff!"


"My doctor put me on lo loestrin fe for my endometriosis. It worked for the heavy bleeding and the pain. I also gained some weight - 10 pounds in 3mths of using it which I don't mind because I was underweight to begin with. I only have very light periods. I have also noticed a change in mood- I had terrible pms mood swings and depression and now that's all gone. I'm in a stable mood all month long. However, as soon as I started taking it my face broke out in cystic acne the worst ever. It's getting worse every day and I can't keep taking this drug. My face is covered in dark marks and painful volcano like zits. It's also so oily. I also grew two spiky long chin hairs."


"I have been on Benicar HCT for 2 years after being diagnosed with high blood pressure at 23. Side effects were dizziness, constant sleepiness, and weird heart beats, but it works amazingly. After dropping some weight I have just been dropped down just to regular Benicar and have no complaints. Awesome stuff. Now if they could only make it taste better."


"I'm not sure how to rate this drug. If it keeps cancer away, it might get a 10. Almost 4 years later, it appears to have done so. However, the jury is still out. I am literally counting the days until I can get off this drug. The joint pain has become almost unbearable and completely affects any quality of life. I find I don't want to do much of anything because of the pain, yet know I have to or be almost bedridden. It has become progressively worse in the last year. So I push myself daily and have tried almost everything to help the pain, but nothing really works. I am grateful to be cancer free, and really feel conflicted even complaining about it. But most days are just very hard. I am 63, yet feel like a 90 year old."


"My experience with Retin-A has been a life saver! I have used it for at least 20 years. It has helped with my acne problems over time... But it also helped soften & vanish much scarring. I was also amazed at how fast it would help my lesions heal.

It was recommended to me years ago by a dermatologist along with an Aqua Glycolic face wash. ( you get over the counter at the pharmacy only).

My only complaint is how the price just went way up.... I was paying $33 and I went to pick up my prescription the other day and it went up to $79! And that was With a Pharmacy coupon. EEeek!  I will continue to buy it... It saved my life!!"


"I started using Lactaid Ultra a few years ago and this stuff is awesome. But now my system is used to it that it no longer helps. I have to up the number of pills I take and still it doesn't help. But I do recommend this product."


"Diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia 12 yrs ago and put on Neurontin(Gabapentin).  This worked well for me and I rarely had an incident of Trigeminal N. pain.

I've backed down from my 3x day 600mg dosage over the yrs to a 2x 300 mg. with good affect.  Recently at age 72 I had a stroke which left me with aphasia and apraxia.  My body was relatively unaffected, but my speech is a big problem.  Neurologist suggested slowly coming off Gabapentin. I gradually skipped a dose now and again to get to the point of no Gabapentin.   Shooting hot pain returned in my temple and down the right side of my face.  Back on Gabapentin.  This was a good reminder to me as to how much misery Gabapentin was protecting me from. Love Gabapentin!"


"This year of 2016 I have spent two stays in hospital with severe stomach pain, I lost two stone in weight as the normal day to day food of meats, veg and snacks caused the pain to increase.  In September I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, my consultant then prescribed Creon.  For me I have suffered no side effects, only complete relief from the horrendous pain pancreatitis causes.  I have now gained weight as I can once again enjoy meats, but I do trim the fat of steaks and chops.  I also take senna alongside Creon as this helps keep my bowel movement to almost normal.  I very rarely get those nasty smelly floating stools as I have got my dosage just right.  Taking Creon has given me back my previous life."


"I was prescribed this birth control at a local health clinic. I've been on it for 2 weeks. I've been on birth control since I was 20. I'm currently 24 and this is my first time using this kind. I am not one to write reviews for anything! I feel like I really had to share my experience with this particular issue. How do I say it sucks kindly? Ever since I used this birth control I've been so emotional. I'm not normally an emotional person. This birth control makes me so needy and sad. My boyfriend even told me he thinks something weird is going on with me. I went back to the health clinic to see if I could get a different kind. They said starting a new birth control will effect me in some sort of way and that I should wait it out for 3 mo."


"I had  mild acne on my face, upper arms, chest, and back and after using this for 2 months I still have acne on my face but it is very small and not very many pimples left. However I have also been using this on the my arms, chest, and back but this has not worked at all in thoes areas. I also used to have acne on my shoulder but it is completely gone thansk to this product. For me it works in some areas but not others weird."


"My Dermatologist prescribed Sumadan to me for my acne. For the past 3 weeks I have been using it every night and day and have seen great result. My skin only has a few minor pimples but for the most part it's smooth and clear. However, recently the wash a begun to dry my skin and sometimes even burn it. I've decreased my usage to once a day which has helped but I would not recommend this product to anyone with overly sensitive skin."


"I literally had every single symptom and wished I read this thread before I bought. I took as much out as I could with tampons, sat in shallow tub with apple cider vinegar trying to swoosh it out Took children's Benadryl with cold compress and finally got to bed around 4am. NEVER AGAIN"


"I was prescribed Levaquin for acute sinusitis and I had a horrible experience after only the first dose.  My arms, hands and ankles were tingling and my knees hurt.  I got extremely cold and was shaking uncontrollably.  It was then I read the 10 page 'black label warnings' that the pharmacist gave me.  This drug will do severe damage to your tendons and after only one dose, I was feeling the effects.  My joints kepts popping non-stop with everything I did - walk, type, etc.  My joints ached as well.  My DR immediately switched me to another drug.  The literature claims people can blow out their tendons rather easily, even months after taking the medicine.  Not worth the risk of future joint damage when there are other drugs out there."


"Personally it's the best gel I have used to warm up my back muscles, making the muscles feel like I've stretched for 15 - 20 min. Don't expect miracles. You should not be expecting this gel to completely alleviate back pain. It's not supposed to do that. It's supposed to get your muscles to a place where you can do other things more easily to attain painlessness via a combined effort. For a lot of back pain, if you use the gel in conjunction with consistent stretching (twice daily) whilst consuming the correct diet and being active enough to lower your body weight, you will be in a much better place in no time - so be encouraged! The gel really helps you do the things you need to do physically to get to that place."


"I am 24 years old, I was just recently diagnosed with Idiopathic hypersomnia and have no other medical issues. I have been fighting this for as long as my memory will take me. I have been prescribed 150mg of Nuvigil per day. So far it's day 3 and still no side effects, I still don't have the feeling of a wakefulness and energy that everyone else has been talking about. I know it's only been 3 days but I'm anxious to know what it feels like to be awake and not fight anymore. I'm beginning to lose hope already and I want to say I actually feel sleepier but it could just be the rain."


"I've been on nexplanon for a little over 2 yrs now. For the most part I think it is best form of birth control. I had a normal length period the month after I got and I didn't have another one for an entire year. When I did have another one it lasted for a little over two weeks and then I had another one a month after and that lasted around two weeks. 2 months later and I haven't had one sense. I will say that I do believe it causes mood swings because I have found myself to be extra emotional for no apparent reason. The biggest reason why I love it is because my boyfriend and I have been together for a year and we've only used a condom twice and I still haven't gotten pregnant so it's extremely effective."


"Horrible for me, I used to use pills so I decided I will try this method it works about no getting pregnant ,I had only a year and its the worst experience, I haven't had a period for a year I'm starting to have problems with my gall bladder, breast pain everyday no sex drive at all and let's not talk about the weight gain almost 20 pounds in one year I will get it out by the end of this year cause I can't take it any more I won't recommend this !"


"I have used Zocor, Zetia, Lipitor, Pravachol. Lipitor is most effective, about the same side effects as Zocor but reduces cholesterol more quickly. Other than pains and aches, I feel these statin drugs make you diabetic over the long run. The pains become less acute after your body gets used to them. "


"I have been taking this since my heart attack in March 2010.  I have had leg muscle issues (pain) since the beginning.  My doctor seems to think the benefit is greater than the pain.  I disagree and am about to stop it no matter what my doctor says."


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"This medicine has saved my life. I have been an opiate user for the past 10 years. I can't believe the change it has made for me. I go to work everyday and am on time. My husband has started to trust me again, and my children have their mommy back. With this medicine and some meetings I plan to continue to live happily and drug free."


"The pain is down, but I am having trouble sleeping and hot flashes.  At first I thought this was an effect of steroid injections, but I think it is this medicine.  I haven't slept all night in weeks. I will be in contact with my Dr. about this."


"So I have been on the patch for about a year now, I chose the patch over the pill due to convince. Turns out its kinda a pain. I had not had to many issues aside from i weight gain and it coming off before my week was up due to excess water. Periods where normal for me, always generally heavy. Unfortunately I had to stop for a month due to cost. (i know dumb) and I am now having an allergic reaction before this occurred I was wanting to switch anyways. I plan to switch to Paragaurd."


"I have fibromyalgia, and have had this condition for many years. I tried Cymbalta for about two weeks, and never felt like I was in my right mind at all during the time I took it. I would much rather deal with my pain, and feel somewhat alive and painful, rather than a zombie. I do not recommend this drug: it's hard on the liver, your urine will smell very bad, you're going to be extremely sleepy, and a feeling of being not quite right. If that's what it takes to take pain away, I'd much rather work on massage, de-stressing techniques, walks, and praying than to feel like half a human being. That's been my experience, I glad I had the experience, as it taught me there's no easy route to pain relief. My hope is the new sodium-blockers!"


"I just had my 4th infusion.  Since the previous one and this past one, I have been extremely fatigued.  Can't seem to do anything for any period of time.  Have trouble sleeping due to a strange feeling I get in my chest (feels like my pulse is jumping out of my chest, no pain, just a very weird feeling).  I was hoping this Tysabri was going to help me, but it hasn't. :("


"Increased quality of my life after trying several antidepressants (did
nothing helpful at all!). Side effects made matters worse despite doing nothing for my chronic anxiety due to bouts of cancer."


"It's currently 12:30am, and I'm wide awake on a school night typing this. I didn't exactly have all the symptoms of a urinary tract infection, but always have the urgency to pee. I went to urgent care, and the doctor prescribed me Bactrim. I've been on it for 3 days (today will be my 4th), and I have yet to see results. According to some of you, it doesn't start working until the 5th day, which still gives me hope since the doctor told me it would work within 2 days. What I have been seeing is nausea, diarrhea, shakiness, insomnia, extreme headaches, and loss of appetite. I really hope this works. The constant urge to pee pretty much ruins what little social life I have. Having to make constant trips to the bathroom doesn't fit well with football games."


"I'm just finishing my 1st pack of Yaz and couldn't be happier. A few years ago I tried the shot, only once. It took a full year for my period to get back to normal. About a year ago I tried a generic birth control pill. It was an effective form of birth control, which was the major reason I used it for, but similar to the shot I had almost no libido, was very emotional and had bad acne. My fiance kept bringing up Yaz. I decided to give it a shot since he put up with me so long. I've been happy, acne is going away, no bad side effects and libido is up. The only way to make it better is if it was cheaper. My insurance only takes off $10, so $50/month for BCP is the only downfall."


"My neurologist put me on Keppra for migraines and hot flashes-works wonderfully well!!!!!

I have a life again!"


"Well I have a bad toothache and dentist gave me 10 mg of toradol and it didn't do anything for my pain my face is still swollen my teeth still hurt and it's not making me drowsy at all this medication is no good and I do not recommend to anyone"


"I was a 48 y/o female with nodular acne.  My pimples were painful, humiliatuing, embarrassing and just plain ugly.  I had used every over the counter treatment there was.  Once I was diagnosed with nodular acne (severe acne) my dermatologist prescribed Doxy 150mg.  By using coupons,  It is affordable.  I am 52 now  and I continue to use Doxy 50 a day at this time.  My thought is A CLEAR FACE IS PRICELESS.  No more pockets of puss or inflammation on my face."


"I.V. form is a ten. Pill form about a 7 or 8."


"I just got the Mirena and I love it already. I experienced a tiny pinch during insertion. not too painful at all, and no cramping like my dr. said I would experience. Just a little bleeding the first day and none since then. Medicaid covered the cost, and now I don't have to worry about contraception and I love it"


"My daughter is 17 and has been taking vyvanse for 3 weeks. All I can say is "wow"  her GPA has went up 1 point!!! her main problem was taking tests...she could not concentrate at all !!! homework was ok but work at school was terrible ...now she scores 85 % and up in all her classes . Sha actually enjoys schools , her self esteem grew (she always thought she was not as smart as other kids). I dont know if thats how it will work all the time but so far it has been great ! She has some appettite loss especially during the day but it has been coming back slowly and she started to eat more normal.  She does not take the mediciane on weekends unless she studies. I dont see any other side affects besides loss of appetite."


"I was facing double depression for around 4 yrs from now. Recenty I met a doctor and he prescribed me this medicine (XL 150 1/day) as my concentration and depression was getting worse. Its been 1 month and I am feeling improved in my concentration and depression is also reduced. My mind used to be inactive or on state for most of time and felt scared all the time and that is also reduced immensely. Initially for 3 days I was not able to sleep but then everything was fine. I used to take quite a lot of alcohol twice a week which was not helpful so reduced the amount. There is some hair loss that I encountered. I also have noticed that the urge for smoke has reduced too."


"It made me very agitated."


"I started taking this pill for breakthrough bleeding 4 months ago. Since I had my children I have not been able to take any oral contraceptive pills to help with the constant bleeding. I even tried Mirena for 1 year. The first 2 months were like magic. Now I am having excessive bleeding on my 3rd week of pills and couple of days of spotting when I should have my period. I don't have any emotional or physical side effects, but Natazia is expensive."


"I've started using Tri-nessa in order to skip my period -which is supposed to happen while I'm on my Caribbean vacation.  I usually have a period that lasts 7 days.  Just last month, while on Tri-Nessa, I had a period that lasted TWO ENTIRE WEEKS!!  And I didn't miss one pill!  I'm terribly worried that the same thing is going to happen this month.  By the way, I never had this problem with Ortho-Tricyclen."


"Was effective for mood stabilization,took 400 mg 2x/day. Went off it because it caused water retention, elevated liver enzymes and mild neutropenia. Also carbamazepine interacts with lots of meds,making them ineffective (i.e. Seroquel)
Depakote ER is better for me."


"I took 12 weeks of it.  I'd had Hep C since the 60's probably, stage 2 grade 2 liver, Genotype 1B.

ZERO side effects, you could have snuck it in my coffee.  I felt nothing from it, absolutely nothing.

Cured, marvellous stuff.  This month marks 2 years.

My insurance said I wasn't close enough to death to get it.

I got VERY lucky and hit the small window (6 months of so) when Gilead was giving it away - free to people that couldn't afford it.

I'm very surprised to read about all these side effects because again, I felt nothing from it.

But afterwards I felt something huge - relief."


"10-15 minutes after taking this I got a really bad stomach ache that caused a hot flash like I was gonna pass out, I got nauseous then threw up for 5 minutes and dry heaved for another 5. For the rest of the day I had a headache and felt sick to my stomach. I will never take this drug again!"


"Did not work"


"About 5 years ago my doctor prescribed Amerge and I have used it ever since.  I have been a migraine sufferer for the past 15 years and this is the medication that works the best for me.  2 years ago my health insurance decided to no longer cover the medication and I had to try to find another.  It was awful.  I did not realize how much more effective Amerge was than the other medicines.  I highly recommend this product."


"I have had Mirana in now for almost 3 years, and will get it removed next week. I have gained almost 50lbs since I have started using this. I have gone through periods of depression and have no energy! I have also had multiple pelvic infections caused by Mirena. I am happy that I will soon have this removed and be back to my thin happy self again! Oh the only plus about this is that I have not had a period since insertion, but I bled almost every time I had sex."


"Sertraline is the best thing to help anxiety I’ve suffered for 10 years without knowing I had anxiety I would buy all different kind of over the counter medication and Herman remedy’s and nothing worked thought I had IBS I didn’t, then I  thought I had a brain tumour with all headaches and I didn’t. My anxiety and stress made me worry more about my health until I went doctors they prescribed sertraline. I’ve only been taking them a month and while the first 2 weeks was horrible while they got into my system I feel the best I’ve ever felt.  I have more energy, less headaches, minimal worry about every day things. Sertraline is fantastic. I’m on 100mg and feel great. If anyone who has anxiety I strongly recommend that that try this medication"


"I was treated with 4 pills once per day for 2 days. I was nervous about the side effects but they were very mild. The only side effects I noticed was a slight discoloration of my urine and a mild metallic taste in my mouth. I always was pretty tired all day. It wasn't anything keeping me from my day to day, but I found it easy to over sleep. All in all, it cleared up the vaginosis quickly. Also, be careful because this medicine may give you a yeast infection, but nothing a little prevention can't handle (I used cranberry pills, ate yogurt daily and increased my water intake)."


"I was on Alesse for over 5 years and never had any side effects. It was recently discontinoued and I'm now realizing how great it was. Every pill I've tried since makes me sore, bloated and causes strange mood swings."


"On day 8, decided that I can't take a morning dose, because no matter what I usually can't keep it down. Initial nausea is fleeting but intense (much more so in the morning), and feeling somewhat nauseous all day. Ginger root pills don't touch this. also experiencing regular/constant headaches. no problems w/ vivid or disruptive dreams. I'm going to bed earlier & sleeping like a champion!! BUT as a 20 year smoker, I don't want to quit (but feel like I need to), and Chantix is AMAZING at blocking the desire to smoke. Only a week in, smoking 1/2 as much or less, and solely out of habit. No cravings, cigs no longer taste good to me."


"It works!"


"Been on this Lyrica 200mg for @ least 2 yrs I still have a lot of pain from having the disease of Fibromyalgia & Chronic pain along with arthritis they raised it up to the highest dose & still hurt very much & I agree with the lady above u do gain weight trying to hang in there! Hope they find something better for me & every one else Blessings to all "


"I have been taking Ambien for about 3 years. I have Anxiety disorder and have had trouble getting to sleep as long as I remember. I worked night shifts because it was easier. After I had kids, I had to become a day person! I had terrible nights of falling asleep at 3-4 am after tossing and turning. I used Benadryl for several years and one night it turned on me, I had anxiety attacks, muscle spasm & ridgidity. My doctor gave me Lexapro, because I had depression at that time as well. I hated it and how numb I always felt. Then he prescribed Ambien. I cut the pill in half. It doesnt knock me out, it just turns my brain to slow and sleepy. I sleep like a baby. I wake very happy and alert. No more depression either."


"It is a very positive medication for severe allergies. I have tried everything OTC and prescription. This a first that allows me to sleep, without getting up 5 or 6 times a night because of my nose."


"Since my gastroenterologist suggests avoiding Norvasc (amlodipine) because of my GERD, my PCP switched me to lisinopril. I started experiencing the usual cough but other symptoms I started experiencing and have had over the last 4 months since I started taking it I did not immediately link to this drug. These included upper and mid-back pain, headaches, dizziness at times, chest discomfort and possibly even elevating my blood sugar levels and with little impact on my hypertension when compared to Norvasc. I told my doctor that I have the GERD very much under control and just cannot stand the side effects of lisinopril so we switched back to the Norvasc. It will be interesting to see how quickly the side effects of the lisinopril subside."


"I've been taking victoza for about 6 months

I started at 180 pound and I am now 130 at first I was very nauseous, but that subsided I do still get stomach aches though."


"I had unprotected sex ON MY OVULATION DAY and freaked out. Took the pill 16 hours later and had terrible side effects for 3 weeks. Diarreah, cramps, ACNE, and a super severe period with terrible cramps. But it was all worth it bc I'm not pregnant. Heyyyy ohhhh. So def would recommend this EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION pill that's is NOT the same thing as and abortion pill. So take the pill and don't stress."


"I've been taking Oxycotin now for about two years. I've been through just about everything else you can think of due to the 5 ruptured discs I have. Pain blocker, nerve deadening, etc and even physical therapy but I've haven't found anything as useful as Oxycotin. It's been relatively side effect free for me and I can function pretty well day to day because of it."


"Worked well for me"


"Prescriped twice a day for 7 days and it started working after the second pill.i can say it has helped the condition greatly but I have been fatigued, sleepy with some backache . Have two days to go and can't wait..it does get the job done so the side effects are worth it"


"I have been happy with Nucynta. I have been using it for almost a year. I used hydrocodone/Lortab for almost 8 years & oxycodone/Percocet for about 4 months. The oxycodone made me feel awful. Always tired and stomach issues. I was fine on hydrocodone but I unfortunately built a tolerance after 8 years. I always avoided taking maximum dose but it got to a point where even the max dose wasn't helping and I was very concerned about the Tylenol mix on my liver. I do take milk thistle to try to repair and avoid liver damage. I have had drug addictions in my life, but never to opiates. I always have been very careful with my prescriptions not to take more than prescribed no matter how much the pain. I like that Nucynta feels very mild on the body."


"This drug worked within a few weeks to alleviate panic attacks, stress, and anxiety.  I still get stress and anxiety but not about everything like before.  The overwelming stress and anxiety I had before taking the drug caused me to be depressed as well...crying a lot etc.  It helped with that too.  I am able to cope better and don't emotionally eat causing me to lose 25lbs pretty quickly.  I have been on 75mg for almost 2 yrs  now and don't plan on going off it anytime soon.  The only thing that is a little scary is when I miss a dose there are almost immediate side effects.  I get cranky and get weird electric like zaps in my head (hard to explain until you experience them)."


"I have been on lotrel for three years. I never had knee problems but never connected the medicine with the symptoms until I started searching for side effects, by others. I spoke with my doctor and he has recommended lisiniopril/hydrochlorothiazide. See if problem with knees will improve. Because knee pain is terrible!"


"I've had a horrible experience with this birth control. It was my first time going on birth control so my doctor recommended gildess. I gained over 20 pounds in 5 months. I had a decrease in sex drive. I also had horrible mood swings, not just while I was pms'ing but all the time. I actually just stopped taking birth control because I hated the way it made me feel. If anyone has any recommendations for me that will make me feel a little better, I would appreciate it. this was the worst birth control though."


"Took this 5 day treatment in the past a couple of times and it worked great. This time (2015) urgent care doc recommended amoxicillin, 2x day for ten days. I asked for the Z-pack and they agreed. Now on day 5, still coughing and throat tender. Wife and daughter got the amoxicillin on same day, all better. I guess this strep is resistant? Hopefully knocks it out in the next couple of days. Next time I would go for the amoxicillin for sure :)"


"The first month I took this was perfect. Better focus, better moods, more productive and was able to process info better. Then I got my refill and things got bad. Those particular ones messed with my breathing, made my mind race, so focusing was even harder than before I ever took meds for focus, horrible anxiety and paranoia. I know these two prescriptions were technically supposed to be the same, but they certainly were not the same! This stuff felt like either completely different medicine or it was made from some dirty dirt cheap ingredients. They were both Actavis, but something just wasn't right with that refill. I didn't even go a full week taking those. I felt heartbroken because the first one worked so well."


"I was a 30 year pack a day smoker. I took Chantix and in 3 weeks I had totally  quit. .no side effects,felt great. It is now 7 years I am smoke free and, I never miss it .

thank you Chantix"


"I have had Nexplanon for about 6 weeks now. I was pregnant for 6 weeks before I got the implant and the slight mood swings are nothing compared to my awful pregnancy hormones. Most of my occasional moodiness can be blamed on my demanding job and sleep deprivation. I have not had a normal period since insertion of implant, except for 2 spotting days. I live an active, healthy lifestyle and have actually lost a few pounds in 6 weeks. I am also vigilant about taking a shower everyday and washing my face twice a day, so I have not noticed any changes in my skin."


"I had many different side effects that I know are not normal.  I just started this medication and the side effects were horrible. Week 1- day 1 and 2 I started off abnormally tired and fatigued. Day 3,4,5 I was dizzy and had spells of hunger and being nauseous, randomly cried (  at separate times) on top of being drowsy and overly tired. Day 6,7, I got even more nauseous with cramping. Next week day 1 I had to urinate/pee all the time! Day 2 randomly cried, couldn't control pee plus had to pee all the time and hurt when I urinated day 3 all of those plus vagina was itchy. Day four had to pee  all time, stung when I peed, vagina was itchy/burned. Day five I was supper tired again and no burning/itching. NOT WORTH IT! Going to change meds."


"I was diagnosed with  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) at 7 years old. I have been on a number of medications including Methotrexate, the only reason being my vision. I am now 18 years old and have been using the medication for about a year now, but have used it before and have the same bad experience with it. I take the medication weekly, every Thursday. After I take the dosage I immediately feel nauseous, and it does not just last for that day. It lasts throughout the whole weekend.  I am not an advocate for this drug and would not recommend it to anyone. I feel as if it is making my body deteriorate, and I'm so young..."


"I've been on Sprintec for going on 2 years and the longer I've been on it the more I've noticed that my sex drive is beyond low. My fiance' and I used to have sex regularly at least 2-3 times a week and now it has gone down to once a month. Neither of us are okay with that, and I cannot help but wonder if it is from Sprintec. When I first started this pill I thought it was great and I have no other complaints other than the low sex drive, I am thinking about switching soon!"


"I had unprotected sex and took this about 3 hours afterwards.  I was so scared for so long!  I had about two days of light bleeding a week before my period was supposed to come.  I was afraid it was implantation bleeding!  But it wasn't!  Hallelujah!!!
The pill definitely mucked up my cycles for a while.  My next period didn't come for two months.  Anyway, if you are freaking out about the possibility of being pregnant, take a breath.  I know how scary it is.  It is absolutely terrifying.  But this pill works!  You are going to be ok!"


"Pancrecarb is the most effective enzyme on the market. PLEASE FDA approve this product, it works."


"I wanted to write a review because I was researching this pill for my GWS class and I noticed a lot of people new to the pill experiencing problems. I have been on this pill for 5 years and while I didn't experience any terrible side effects in the beginning (that I recall) this pill has helped me a lot in 5 years. I originally took it to cure my severe acne but it also helped with my severe cramps and heavy bleeding. Now five years later my skin is the clearest it has ever been, I haven't had a legit cramp in probably two years, and my periods only last about 4 days with minimal bleeding. All in all I would highly recommend this pill."


"I love this birth control. It's the only one I've been on, so I can't compare it to others, but I've been on it for about 4 or 5 years. My fiance and I don't use condoms or any other back up method and I have never been pregnant. I didn't have any weight gain and it cleared up acne. I love it and will stay on this until we decide to have children."


"I got the birth control Implanon about one month ago. The first three weeks were great, no side effects but now it is time for my regular period and all I have done was spot for 8 days. It's like my period wants to start but all I do is spot. I am okay with that but I am afraid that it is not going to stop after reading these reviews. I certainly do not want a 2 week period. I also have cramping, nausea and dizziness. I also get hungry more often. I considered having it taken out but I really want to wait a few more months and see what it does. I love the fact of not using condoms and I have a very light period. "


"I suffered panic attacks and anxiety most of my life but started having several a day after a move and job change.   I tried Zoloft 25 mg first and had extreme jitteriness, nausea and shaking (sertraline reaction).  My doctor switched me to a low dose of Prozac to start with (5 mg...half a 10 mg tablet). After 2 weeks he moved me to 10 mg but I had nausea and shakiness.  He said to go back to 5 mg.  I had to continue Xanax as needed for my first month.  The attacks slowly became less severe then disappeared.  1 month now since an attack and I only take 5 mg.  This has changed my life."


"I've only been taking this tablet for one week so far. Sadly for me my problems of panic and anxiety have became so much worse. Causing me to now have to take a beta blocker. I'm still on citalopram and my beta blockers and will see my doctors next week to see what I need to do. I will update you again."


"I have generalized epilepsy and very hard to control ... fycompa was working like the magical drug for the first 2 months then all the side effects hit me like a rock , the first was anger I would get mad and irritated very easy which wasn't like me and personality change is a big one ... being someone your not..

all the bad side effects I got . but seizure free now for a year.."


"I had a free sample from my doctor. I was so happy when I first got it. I thought I couldn't feel it, my vagina was swelling inside after 2 days. I am a clean person, I did not even have sex right after I got it. My boyfriend said he felt the ring was uncomfortable while we have sex. I could barely enjoy sex because it burned. I have problem peeing since it burns and I could feel the ring was so irritating inside me. My mood was swinging and I had so much attitude ever since I had the ring. It was worse than having PMS. I lost interest in sex. Other than being happy for not having to deal with birth control every day, I would not recommend it if you are sensitive like me."


"I started using Yaz 3 months ago. Yes, it has helped my horrific acne but along with that comes other side effects. My breasts have gotten larger and I have lost weight (gained from quitting smoking). But I'm extremely tired in the morning, nauseated, feel like vomiting, headaches that turn into migraines, and lack of sex drive. I'm waiting til the end of this cycle to decide which side of the fence I want to be."


"I had my implant inserted in December 2014 and am now seriously considering having it removed after less than a year. The first 3 months were okay, only 2 regular periods with occasional light spotting in between.  Well, that ended in a big ole hurry.  I now have constant, heavy spotting (including during my wedding in April, yes it was so much fun to make my maid of honor hold my dress while I REPEATEDLY changed my tampon, AT. MY. WEDDING.) and my cystic bacne is out of control. I've now been on my period for almost 2 straight months, and needless to say I'm sick of it.  I've also gained 15ish pounds.  We don't want kids yet so it's great that it works for pregnancy prevention, but I'm not sure it's worth all the extra side effects."


"My son is 8 and started taking this med 8 weeks ago. We took him off. He looked like he had black eyes from not sleeping and wouldn't eat.  He also developed tics and reported stomach and chest pain. He did okay on Ritalin. We switched him onto Concerta because of the once a day dose.  "


"I started taking this birth control in September when my acne started to become uncontrollable. It has helped immensely with my hormonal skin issues. However, I started breaking out along my cheeks where I had never previously broken out before. I realized this area was related to stomach issues and read that birth control can kill the good bacteria in the stomach lining. If you're experiencing break outs along your cheeks I highly recommend taking a probiotic daily in conjunction with your birth control! It has helped immensely!! My skin is looking so much better! However, each month I seem to get really depressed right before the week of the placebo pills and am hoping this side effect subsides!! Just be very wary of this!!"


"Hytrin is one of the few blood pressure medications that is controlling my hypertension problem. Very effective medication. I'm very happy with it."


"I have taken epclusa for 12 weeks the side effects were unbelievable nausea, stomach cramps, irritable, sleep apnea, burning skin sensations, sore joints, headache, zero energy been done the pill for 1 week and still feel awful hoping this will pass docs said only side effects I would have would be headache and fatigue - boy were they mistaken I am grateful for the opportunity I was given but may have given it a second thought if I knew what I was going to go through.  Now I'm just hoping my blood test comes back negative"


"First off, let me say that this birth control was effective in preventing pregnancy for me, despite many negative side effects I experienced taking this pill. I was prescribed Ortho Cyclen to lessen period cramps, abnormal bleeding, and to prevent pregnancy. I can say the mood swings involved with this pill were miserable to deal with. I felt depressed or angry 99% of the time on this pill, but I wanted to give it a long enough time to see if my hormones would regulate. Not only was I sad, irritable and experienced low libido.....but I felt restless and nauseated from the hormones. i would not recommend this pill to anyone, and that is my humble and honest opinion."


"Growing up, I thought straining to poop and sitting there for 30+ minutes was normal. I'm 25 now, and due to my recently discovered kidney problems, I also discovered that those things are not normal. So, my husband one day asked my mother in law to pick up some metamucil for me at the store on her way to our apartment. None of us knew much about it because we had never taken it before. She bought the sugar free orange flavored kind. I started taking 1 teaspoon daily and it has seriously CHANGED MY LIFE. I'm no longer constipated, nor do I get diarrhea, and my chronic nausea has been cured. Usually I go once a day now, but on occasion I have gone 4 times, but all healthy. I love it!"


"Miracle worker!

I was on amoxicillin for 5 days went back to my GP as my symptoms were no better if anything the infection had spread.
My GP swapped me over to Doxycycline and with in 24 hours I started to notice improvements, I'm on day 4 (7 day course) and today is the first day I've not had a fever or been coughing non stop. The coughing is still quit persistent but with this med I'm hopeful I'll be ok very soon.
Minor side effects for me; dizziness & headaches"


"This is a fantastic medication.  The day I was prescribed it and started taking it was nothing short of a miracle.  I had never heard of anything like it before.  I had been on and off trials of anti-depressants like Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Zypreza, etc for years and none of them did anything for me.  This was an entirely different class of medication and the new psychopharmacologist I had told me so before he gave it to me.  When it kicked in after several weeks I literally felt it one day while riding the bus.  I was trying to have one of those negative, anxiety-ridden feelings and a flush just came over me that downgraded that sensation.  The only drawback is that this medication completely stopped working for me after one and a half years."


"I have major insomnia due to other medications I am required to take. Doctor has me taking 30mg of Ambien before bed. It is GREAT for helping me to fall asleep but it does not keep me asleep."


"I had 40+ injections of 200 units of Botox for migraine approximately two and a half weeks ago. The first few days were horrible, as they made my migraines worse. Now my migraines have reduced (which is awesome), but I have horrible pain in my arms and hands that I've never experienced before. My forearm muscles won't flex, so somehow the toxin spread rather far away. My mouth is extremely dry as well and I have difficulty swallowing. The pain in my arms is unbearable at times. I do not recommend Botox at all, despite the reduction in migraines. I will never get this again.
Also my face looks completely foreign to me and I'm embarrassed to be in public or make eye contact with anyone."


"Dymisia  is literally the best thing that has ever happened to me. I'm basically allergic to everything (environmental factors, seasonal allergies, dust, animals, literally everything aside from foods). I have tried so many otc  and precription pills. At one point I was taking 3 medications by mouth and having six allergy shots A WEEK and if I missed only one of my pills I'd be bed ridden with terrible symptoms. I tried Dymista last year And it works wonders. Highly recommended."


"I hate this pill. Makes me so depressed I find myself always mad at my boyfriend for the smallest things my period this month started on Dec1st and it just ended on Dec.12 which was yesterday . My periods were so much heavier than usual I do not recommend this pill"


"I started phentermine 37.5 on July 24,2015. I weighed 225.8 pounds. I took the next pill July 26, 2015, the third pill July 29, 2015 and the fourth pill July 31,2015.  Today, August 1,2015 I weigh 215.8 and I'm 5'3 inches tall, I carry my weight proportionately all over my body. Maybe my face looks a little bit thinner, however you can't really see the weight loss yet. That being said here's a schedule of my weight loss so far.
7/23/2015 a -225.8 ~7/24/2015 - 224.4
7/25/2015- 220.2 ~7/26/2015 - 217.6
7/27/28/29- 219.6 I started drinking 2 liters of water a day ~ 7/30/2015- 217.6
7/31/2015- 217.6
8/1/2015 215.8"


"I've been using the blue pill for years but my last experience left me with hiccups the rest of the night, anyone have this problem."


"I am now 78 yrs old.  Have taken 15mg in AM, 30mg at PM since 1960's.   December 13 Neurologist told me to eliminate the AM, take only PM.  'Because it might affect my liver.'  Dizziness on December 18,19, 20.  December 21, chest pains, December 23 to ER for chest pains.  Given Imdur.  ER scheduled Stress Test,  It showed no heart condition.  Dec 30,chest pains again.  ER doctor suggested med for Vertigo. Slight relief.  Cardiologist suggested a MRI but suspected it was  withdrawal of Phenobarbital. Cardiologist said to contact Neurologist who did not return my call 'because she was on vacation.'  Pharmacist called her office, got original  Phenobarbital and I felt immediate relief.  Lesson: you know your own body!"


"I started taking this during a time that I felt like I was at the end of my rope and frantic to find something to help me feel better (I had previously tried Cipralex and Effexor). I started at 150mg XL (moved to 300 after 2 weeks) and I noticed a difference in my mood and energy within the first couple of days! I did errands that I hadn't done in months, cooked, and wasn't sleeping all day! The drastic change in energy subsided, but I feel like it helped me wake up in the morning. It did slightly elevate my anxiety, but that subsided as well. I really recommend this medication! I only stopped because I found that it made my Vyvanse less effective (prescribed later on). I still am conflicted about, since this mediation was a GAME CHANGER"


"This is a very good drug. Although you have to be cautious were you apply it. The drug did burn and also caused my skin to peel, dry, and became very painful. My new doctor told me to stop use and we opted for the laser surgery. It cleared them, but they still come back."


"When I turned 26 I began getting really bad, cystic acne on my chin/around my mouth.  I would "pop" the cysts and cause all kinds of scabs/scars on my chin area.   Finally I went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me Ziana.  Let me just start of by saying this stuff is nothing short of a miracle.  Within 2 weeks my face looks brand new again.  I use it everyday.  I went a few weeks without using it and the bumps began to come back%u2026  Also, a little bit goes a long way.  I put a very thin layer on my face every night.  I think some people may be putting too much on their face which is causing their skin to be oily (the Ziana is causing the oil to come out of your skin which is what is causing the acne anyway).  Good luck!!"


"Been taking Contrave for 5 weeks, so just hit the max dose of 2 pills in the AM and 2 pills in the PM at week ago.  I've lost  6 pounds.  I had some side effects - feeling very foggy and tired for the first 3/4 days but then cleared up.  I still get tired in mid-afternoon, but nothing I can't handle.

I've had to cut back to 2 pills in the AM and one pill in the PM due to extremely dry eyes and mouth.  The reduction in dose doesn't seem to have impacted the effectiveness of the medication.

I had some trepidation about how effective Contrave would be for me because I don't meet the criteria for a binge eater.  I'm more of a stress and boredom eater.  But I have a reduction in craving even when my favs are available."


"My son started having bad acne when he turned 16. I bought tons of "acne treatments" that you can buy in stores, online from Paula's Choice, Clinique, and even tried Proactive, nothing worked and most made it worse. I felt horrible for him & finally said enough of the rubbish products and took him to the dermatologist who gave him a dermabrasion treatment & a prescription for Onexton. There are even cards that cover most of the cost even if you have insurance. They say 1 bottle/month but it lasts 6 months. My son's face began to clear up within 2 weeks! He is now 19 & hasn't had a break out since he started using Onexton. I am so thankful for this product! Don't waste money and precious time with your child's life, go straight to a dermatologist!"


"Not completely pain free and stiff joint free. But the fatigue is awful. 5 inj so far, can sleep all day if my family didn't need me. Very lethargic and drained."


"This medicine makes me feel, for lack of a better description "wavey" although it makes me sleepy and off balanced it does do well with decreasing nausea, although occasionally I still do get the urge to vomit but it's easily controllable."


"My 2 year old daughter and I were both diagnosed with Influenza A on the 19th. I had chills, upper respiratory symptoms and slight body aches. I have never seen my daughter that sick. She was burning up at 103 degrees, lethargic, not able to keep anything down... Just awful. We took Tamiflu the night of the 19th and at 2am her fever broke. She was able to keep food down and even got up to play a little on the 20th. Today she's nearly 100% herself again. So am I! The only drawback to the med for us is that we both got diarrhea several times.  The benefits far outweighed the side effects."


"I'm 47 and have severe insomnia associated with Young Onset Parkinson's. Normally I take stilnox/Ambien nightly for sleep but recently I went through a 2 month period when the Ambien was not working effectively so my doctor gave me this stuff...It gave me the worst, most vivid nightmares I can ever remember having. Thankfully the Ambien is back to working so I won't be taking this horrendous stuff ever again.....If you have Parkinson's, I would definitely just say no to seroguel as I have talked to several other Parkinson's patients that have had a bad time with it."


"Ok, am I bad? - I have been on it for over a month with no results (or side effects or anything)... then I realized it's a twice a day pill. Oops! Today is day one of taking them twice a day. I'm 36, 250lbs and need to get back down to 170. It's gonna be a long road but I'm getting married soon and refuse to buy a plus-size wedding dress!!! We can do this!!!!"


"I received the Mirena today finally, I had been looking at the reviews and they wasn't good reviews so decided I was going to give it a try anyway. Everyone has different bodies along with different symptoms I went in an my doctor told me my uterus was tilted and I was going to feel a sharp pain which I did it felt like a huge cramp and it took the breath out of me but that's the only reason why it hurt that much was because my uterus was tilted other wise it wouldn't have been that sharp. I laid there for a min and got up I had cramps but the cramps stopped due to me taking ibprofen which helps a lot. I am bleeding which is normal and it's not heavy if you've had a child before and your epidural didn't help you can handle this pain."


"I have had only one side effect that I can tell from it ... I have never had any stamina during sex, but after taking this medicine, I can last for an eternity the first time and then just have to stop during the second or third time because orgasm just don't come.  I am a 42 year old male and this is the second time this has happened.  The first time was about 7 or 8 years ago.  This is the truth and not a fabrication."


"I started this pill back in August after being on Loestrin FE.  I was happy with that pill but it turned out I was having a bunch of the side effects listed to call your doctor about!  Anyways, every month for the past 6 months that I have been on Kariva I have gotten my period a week early and it has lasted through the whole 2 weeks.  When I was on Loestrin I got my period on the 4th monday of the month and was finished that Friday.  My period has been heavier and I am getting cramps again.  The good part of this pill is I am not getting shooting pain in my breasts before my period now, the downside is getting my period for 2 weeks in a row every month.  I am going to call my doc on Monday to try a new pill."


"I literally could not rate this any lower. It's the first birth control pill I've taken that didn't improve my periods. I've gone back to having irregular, long periods, just like before the pill. I've also gained a significant amount of weight and had mood swings and a heavily decreased sex drive. It just didn't work for me AT ALL."


"My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 2.  He is now 11.  We have tried changing his diet, herbal remedies, Vyvanse, Strattera, and several others.  The thing that has worked without causing headaches is the Adderall RX.  He does have a loss of appetite, but his behavior and ability to concentrate are definitely worth it."


"I am 16 years old. I started taking Zoloft for my depression. I took it for a year and it worked, it made me happy for a few months but after a while I started noticing something. I had no remorse, I just didn't care about anything. I was like a zombie. someone in my family died and I didn't cry. I couldn't cry. It was very scary. I told my friends mom who also took it she said it did the same thing 2 her. So I knew I wasn't imagining things. If you feel like this or notice it in your children tell your doctor. I didn't like it at all."


"When I first started using it, about 3 years ago, I LOVED it. I always had a problem remembering to take my pills and so this was (what I thought) the best solution. As time continued however, my sex drive took a dive, I got tired all the time, and I find that whenever I'm on the ring, I get nasty discharge that goes away when I go off for a month or two. I've also started bleeding after sex this past year! I'm now looking to go back onto the pill and can not wait! If remembering to take a pill everyday is all it takes to get myself back, then I'll do it! Glad to know I'm not the only one."


"Hi Everyone,

I am a 22 yr old female and I have been on 10mg of lexapro for 2 weeks now and I thought I'd share my experience although  everyone will react to medication differently. The first three days were awful. Nauseous to the point where I could barely move, terrible headaches, incredible hunger, yawning constantly and waking up all through out the night. On the 4th day most the side effects just stopped. Mostly the headaches and nauseous feeling. You really have to push through the initial side effects. All the racing thoughts immediately stopped, I am so much more calm, no more mood swings, social situations no longer bother me, I am just generally happier. I will also mention that I had none of the sexual side effects."


"I have taken Lexapro for three months and never felt better after suffering a stroke at the age of 23 due to a birth defect in my brainstem.  I was switched to Celexa because my insurance does not cover Lexapro. I felt all the anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, not wanting to get off the couch return. I went back on Lexapro and will pay whatever the cost. The side effects, for me, are  weight gain. I gained 10 pounds despite running 6 to 12 miles a day. I crave bad, bad food, which I never used to care about. My sex drive is, well, gone. I have to work on it. I guess 10lbs, paying the monthly price at the pharmacy, and the side effects above are well worth my quality of life."


"I could not tolerate Lipitor. My Doctor switched me to Livalo, I have had no side effects. I have not gone back for a blood check of my cholesterol yet but am pleased by the lack of any side effect thus far."


"Methadone is the only drug that helps my horrific lower back pain. I have been on everything from fentanyl patches to enough oxy to wipe out a small village. The methadone in combination with perk 5's is the best combination I have been on in the past 15 years. Thank you pain management doctors!"


"Been on the patch for almost four months now and I love it! It is much more convenient than taking birth control pills everyday, most of the time I forget I even have it on. The first month I experienced really emotional mood swings and a really heavy, long period. Those side effects have really tapered off since then, I'm still slightly more emotional during my period and it still can be a little heavy the first day or two. Nothing too bad at all and I think the longer I'm on the Patch, the better it'll get. It is also completely free with my current insurance plan. And the best part, it is effective! All in all I'd totally recommend it"


"Took Januvia for several years.  Had tightness/pain in my lower abdomen which I  assume was related to my pancreas.  Blood sugars did not get lowered.  Stopped taking Januvia and my sugars went down 30 points.  My cost went from $47 to $167 for 30 day supply because of Medicare Donut Hole so I had to stop.  Drug is way to expensive for what it does."


"Celexa has been an absolute life saver for me.  Maybe even literally.  My psychiatrist put me on Celexa in the midst of major depression.  I take 40mgs twice a day and about a month after starting this, my depression ended.  At first I had some suicidal thoughts, but I don't know if that was the medication or my depression. Highly recommended for depression. "


"Linzess 290 only worked for 3 days then I went right back to chronic constipation.  I continued to take it for about 2 months nevertheless.  No results.  I had terrible side effects -- bloating and cramps. Eventually turned back to old fashioned laxatives out of desperation. I'm still suffering from chronic constipation til today.  Change in diet and exercise has had no effect."


"The medicine itself worked.  The patch adhesive is a loser fail.  Besides being on chemo I am a nurse, so of course I read direction (new med I never heard of/along c application directions).  Patch fell off in my sleep 24 hrs after application.  Being a nurse advocate I called the med line to say they need better adhesive and found out abt patch replacement.  The kicker is they want dr to fill out more forms for it.  Sorry but as nurse I don't have time to run all paperwork I need for dr/patients  and company wants more time away from md patients.  REALLY!  They can send replacement to dr, or pharmacy, but why the extra needed documentation.  Oops I guess the patients must lie.  So good med or not, manufacture is a 0 in this nurses opi"


"I just tried this about 2 weeks ago for my arthritis pain.  I am taking the generic version of this, one a day, 75 mg.  So far it is working. I would like to see how it works this coming winter when I have the most amount of pain. So far, so good though.  "


"This is my first day to take Lexapro, not even a couple of hours after I took the 10 mg dose I felt calm and collected. I'm not constantly crying and being paranoid and highly irritated. I feel way better. The only side effect is nausea."


"Happy to see Enbrel worked for many of you. For me it's only worse. I think I have just a break down of skin damage from sun that worked and steroid creams. "


"Had bad acne on my face and back and had tried everything, topical products just irritated my skin and gave it a rash and made acne worse. Switched to oral pills that didn't help at all either until I tried Accutane. I was nervous to try it at first due to all the side effects but so glad I did. I felt no side effects and my skin is all clear. Have been using very low dose and only taking it every other day and it still works wonders. On my 4th package and have no complaints other than I find it doesn't work as good if I take with milk."


"My doctor just pulled this today. I was on it for four months. I thought it was working well at first, but it ended up making me feel flat with a chronic flu. My muscles hurt so bad.  It also made me severely itchy. There were times I would itch myself bloody. Totally not worth it!"


"Was prescribed for pneumonia, followed directions, no missed doses, after first and second pill still felt sick, from day three on, the sick feeling was much weaker, but massively fatigued, after ten days I am more fatigued then before I started doxycycline, and still congested. Last time amoxicillin took away all symptoms in 4 days and its cheaper, with just upset stomach and nausea as symptoms."


"I experienced a yeast infection from using lube that my body didn't quite agree with. I found this product and needless to say, it feels like you poured sulfuric acid all over your lady parts. I'd rather live with a yeast infection than use that medicine to cure it."


"I'm very happy with this medication. I couldn't find anyone to fill my RX without having to order it. It was prescribed to me in Dec 2016. I went home to research and saw it had literally been out for one month. My new doctor (I moved cross country) recommended it when I mentioned many BC pills make me physically ill (upset stomach, dry mouth, etc.) and that I have very painful periods. Also, I mentioned I had been taking seasonique with frequent breakthrough bleeding. She said the hormones in this were different, and that it was a gel pill. She seemed excited about it, so I agreed to try it. I love it. I seem to have less breakouts and I can take 3 packs in a row to skip periods with ZERO spotting. I feel absolutely no side effects. Great!"


"I took Paxil for about 10 yrs (no weight gain) and quit it recently with the help of my primary care doctor by weaning off of it for 6 months.  Unfortunately, 2 weeks after quitting, my symptoms of anxiety and depression have returned 2-fold!  I have not been formally diagnosed with anything yet, but do know that Paxil worked the BEST for me!  I want to go back on it, but it is Category D- so IF I ever want to have a baby I cannot be on it while pregnant!
At the moment, I am trying Wellbutrin, after trying 3 weeks on Buspar to help me (that didn't help).  It's only been a week on Wellbutrin and I see some improvements, but nothing like the Paxil.  I may ask to go back to Paxil if switching medicines doesn't work. I felt like "myself" on Paxil!"


"Used twice under walking boot for broken fibula, use for rotator cuff sprain for six weeks, used for left knee pain for three years prior to replacement of knee. Way better than an opiate, I could work!  More effective too most of the time."


"I have been taking this pill for three years now, my doctor switched me over to it from Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo due to the cost. At first I really enjoyed this pill, no significant changes at all, no weight gain, no moodiness, no appetite change. Everything was fine. The last year and a half, I have noticed a difference and I hate this pill now. It has decreased my sex drive to absolutely zero. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 in a half years and I have no desire to do anything with him. It has made me miserable and extremely emotional all of the time. I feel depressed and get angry very easily. The only upside to this pill is that my period lasts for two days and then it's over. I will be switching immediately it's ruining my relationship"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Hi all, here's my 5 cents worth. Healthy and fit male, 24, Australian. I was infected late February 2015 and diagnosed 11th March. CD4 count at 470 and Viral Load 410,000. Doctor recommended waiting for the DNA test to show if I had resistance before beginning ART.
Almost 3 weeks later, tests came back and shown no major mutations so I began Stribild that day. I've had absolutely no side effects since. I take the pill between 7-9pm every night immediately after a good wholesome meal with ~500mL of water. At the end of the day, I commenced ART at week 6 of Acute HIV Infection. For many, most are not diagnosed this early. I happen to find out by fluke at week 2 of infection.
After 1 month my CD4 count was 570 and Viral Load 290. Cheers."


"There is good and bad about the product. I have an excessive sweating problem and cannot wear tight shirts due to pit stains. This product prevents me from sweating! I have had no sweat stains! But it creates a burning, pinching, itchy feeling when you put it on. It is very uncomfortable to fall asleep with"


"Got shingles on my scalp and face, was treated with Valtrex, Neurontin,and pain medicine. I have repeatedly had bouts of shingles for the last 15 months, resulting in PHN. I now take Lyrica, 1 at 8 am, 1 at 3pm and 3 at bedtime. This dose was gradually increased over time. Although very fatigued I am 50% better and am able to function better. The initial drowsiness subsided after a couple of months. Do still have a bit of brain fog, not sure if it's the Lyrica or lack of sleep."


"I started Sprintec in September so I'm going on my 3rd month. I have mixed feelings about it. I don't receive bad cramps anymore and my acne doesn't come around when my period is here. I don't like that I get depressed or sad and my last period lasted 17 days and my doctor told me to stop for some days then start again and she told me to not take the placebos. Overall I'd recommend, I'm 16 which means I might be a different candidate."


"This really burns!!!  Honestly, no joke.  Like someone is pouring fire directly into the cornea.  Couldn't drive a car till my vision returned, which is not great when on the way to work.  Yeah, it gets the redness out, but not before you experience pain similar to having your eyelids tattooed with rusty nails. "


"I have used this medicine for the cure and prevention of bladder infections and have had no side effects."


"Worst birth control ever. I started taking it after my doctor thought I would get pregnant.... even though condoms are used. I've been on it for 1 1/2 weeks now and my body rejects the pill by vomiting it back up. I've had a really bad acne breakout and I have started to get panic attacks so bad that it's hard to physically and emotionally function. At this point, I'd rather go through 9 months of pregnancy and a million hours of labor than take this."


"Depo stopped my period when I got my first shot. Almost a week later, I started spotting. I had been consistently spotting for about three weeks. Then I just started bleeding more. It wasn't bad but it's progressively gotten heavier with large clots. Been over 8 days now. I've had headaches, acne, increased appetite, no sex drive, painful sex, fatigue, chills, abnormal bleeding. Worse decision I've ever made."


"I have used Soma (carisoprodol) for 6 years and it is definitely great help for my fibromyalgia muscle spasm pain. Also for the muscle spasm pain from degenerative disc disease with bulging disc in my neck which is inoperable at this time. Best of all the muscle relaxers out there and I have tried almost all of them."


"I love it! I was having serious mood swings and long periods with other birth control.  Since I've switched, no mood swings and no period!  I do have a bit of acne, nothing serious though.  I feel very normal.  I do not know about the weight gain as I just had a baby... I haven't been able to work out like I used to and I do not weigh myself, but I fit into all my clothes like normal."


"Armpits would sweat profusely. I would stuff paper towels under my armpits and they would come out drenched.  I used Hypercare for the first time.  The sweating completely stopped.  However, I broke out in a bad rash under my armpits the first time I applied it.  I noticed that my armpits were completely dry within the first week, but the sweating became worse on my hands and feet.  I plan on using it for my hands as well."


"The best anxiety medicine I have taken and I have taken them all. Works very fast, about 20 minutes and keeps working. Also for me it is basically non-addictive. I can take it when I like and then stop for long periods if I want to. In fact I used Valium to get off Klonopin which was a nightmare to get off until Valium was substituted.
"


"This was one of the best free samples I have gotten.. 14 day free sample and now Nexium 24 hour has a customer for life!! Love it!! I can now do all the things I used to with out being in pain!"


"It works very well and there are few side effects. My blood sugar will get low but it does not drop like insulin can do. I watch what I eat and maintain exercise and my numbers are always good. I recommend this medication."


"I got Nexplanon put in on August 8, 2013. Two months after I had a baby boy. I had my period throughout my pregnancy & this is the first birth control I have ever been on. I have also been breast feeding. I got my first period a week or two after I got it out in & so far I've only had two periods. The first one was heavy & lasted ten days & the second which was in October lasted almost a week & was really light. I have some weight gain, a lot of mood swings, headaches every now & then, & sometimes my arm hurts around the insertion area. Otherwise I enjoy being on it with all of these side effects I greatly recommend it to every new mom."


"I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks that happen unexpectedly. I am also taking an SSRI with the Ativan but the Ativan is on an as needed basis and has helped tremendously the tightness in my chest is relieved and the irregular heartbeat slows down, anxiety and panic is a very scary thing to experience and Ativan has helped me get through those tough times, would absolutely recommend it."


"I have a now 10 yo son that was diagnosed with ADD & ADHD when he was 7. His Dr. has put him on all  different types of meds since.  The only one we found that seemed to work for him, was Vyvanse, well now he's on Strattera 18 MG and I had to rush him to the ER because he was complaining about his chest bothering him, and I mean really bad.  They said he was fine, besides his heart rate,which was really really high, but they didn't see anything wrong. I mentioned he was on Strattera, and they said that the meds can be a big part of it.  I took him off of it for the next two days, and he was fine. Started him back on it, and a week later, (2/6/16) he was having pains in his chest again, so I've been trying to get a hold of his Dr to stop it."


"Did not work.  Made heart race."


"ONLY TAKE MED IF MUST!!!!

BAD side effects but it cures you, I had pain in the vaginal area and I healed within a few hours of itchy and burning, however the worst nausea and pain everywhere , WEAKNESS BAD!!!! I HAVE A movie tonight and I'm not going to not go! Oh p.s. it causes a HORRID taste in your mouth and dry mouth!"


"I was 7 or 8 when I started this treatment. My bone age at that time was of a 10 year old. Now at 18, I have gained a lot of weight every year after stopping the medication. Although I don't seem like a person that weighs a lot, my BMI is on the higher end of normal. In addition to that, while on the treatment, I had a lot of acne. Apart from that, my periods are extremely irregular. I guess everyone handles medications and treatment differently. However, I would not recommend this drug at all. Firstly, it's extremely expensive if you do not have insurance. Secondly, people are supposed to grow by themselves. This drug has more negative side effects than positive ones."


"As a septic and someone who hasn't had good experiences with antidepressants I must say this medication has been amazing. I must have tried 6-8 different types and always felt they either didn't work or the side effects were too unbearable. I went to my GP to go back on to Lexapro as it was the one I did best on (but lost all libido) and he suggested Pristiq which is similar but not supposed to come with the same side effects. So far (8 weeks in) I'm pleased to say it has been a blessing. As had a major impact on the my depression which was getting disturbing and I am feeling no immediate side effects."


"Basically, I felt light open up to me after about 2 days.  After a week on 10mg, things felt normal but good.  Once I switched to 20mg, no change, but still much better than in the past.  Going to 40mg tomorrow.  Diarrhea was BAD at the beginning but not enough to counter the feeling of calm and peacefulness and ability to reduce the sadness and rage and sleepiness of the depression.  BAD insomnia at 3 weeks on 20mg; then 2-3 days of wanting to sleep all day.  Otherwise, so much better in the good times."


"I have 9 yr old twins who have ADHD. They've been on Concerta we are up to 36 mg and it was doing nothing. When they started having side effects - constant picking of scalp, sniffling, and puckering of mouth they were taken off. We then went to Adderall and they both got very aggressive. We are now on Ritalin 20 mg. One just started today so I'm not sure how it's going to go with him but the other has been on it for awhile and he's doing so good. He wants to take it, it makes him happy he says. Today when I took them to school he held his 5yr old brothers hand when they walked in. For some people that may not be a big deal but before he didn't want anything to do with him. He is very talkative on it but very sweet and helpful."


"This was a wonder drug for me.  I live outdoors a lot, and I sweat a lot, and so I get bacterial conjunctivitis about once every 3 months.  If I apply just a couple drops when I feel my eyes first getting itchy, this stuff makes it go away overnight.  A couple more in the morning and I am good to go for the next 3 months.  If, however, the eyes get red before you realize you have the conjunctivitis, then it might take multiple applications to make it go away, but it will in a matter of a couple days.  Very good stuff.  High priced, but not so much that its unaffordable."


"I am 56 yrs  old. Suffer  from  left ventricular dysfunction. I used Altace nearly 2 years. It makes me more relaxed and the heart calm."


"I'm 51 and premenopausal- for a few days each month around ovulation, I'd go from my normal self to an "Eeyore" state....the smallest things could set me off into an increasingly downward spiral of depression. When I finally told my amazing doctor about this, he explained that if it was truly PMDD and menopausal related, a very very small dose of Prozac for just a few days per month would help the problem tremendously. If it was actual depression, it would not work so well or so quickly. He was absolutely right! I am only using 5 mg, which is a dose so small that I have to get a 10 mg pill and break it in half. I take it for approx 3 days. It's critical that I take it at the very first sign of that depression before it is able to take root."


"A lifetime of propensity to depression, then A MIRACLE 24 hours after my first 2.5 dose of Olanzapine combined with 100mg of Sertraline (been on that for years).  I have my life back! Yes, there are a few side effects but they are in the main handleable/controllable and certainly better than the desire to die. The last 5 years of excruciating fear, shaking, crying, not showering/dressing. Staring at television all day, taking sleeping pills to keep me out of the world and avoid suicide. Name an anti-depressant and there's an 80% chance I've been on it! 6 weeks in private hospital this summer. Within a week of release I was back to the couch and my blanket. God bless my new GP for prescribing this!!"


"Wanted to share my insertion of Kyleena. I had a nurse practitioner insert mine. I took 800mg of ibuprofen prior to appointment. I only felt two sharp cramps during the whole process. One when she measured and two when it was inserted. Took less than 2 minutes for the entire procedure. I would describe the whole procedure as mildly uncomfortable.  I immediately could sit up and drive myself home. It's been about 3 hours now and all I feel is a little crampy. I had mine placed during my period.  Would do it again, especially since it lasts 5 years!"


"I was able to eliminate the use of four allergy medicines while using Singulair. I don't have asthma or any lung congestion; but my sinuses just wouldn't stop for anything, regardless of what antihistamine I was taking, whether in pill or nasal spray form. Singulair allowed me to sleep without a cough drop in my mouth and to breathe all night through my nose (something I haven't done in over 10 years)."


"I've been taking Zonegran for a few years now at 300mg per day. It had really gotten my headaches under control to where I would only have a headache periodically. Weight loss has been a side effect that I haven't minded. The problem is I've had significant memory and focus issues. I hardly felt competent most of the time. I have slowly weened myself down to 100mgs per day (I notified my neurologist of this because its an anti-seizure medicine so you shouldn't stop it cold turkey or it could cause a seizure). My memory has improved significantly, but the headaches have returned with a vengeance. I'm back to taking narcotics to address each debilitating headache. I used to take Topamax. It too worked beautifully, but also wiped out the memory."


"Sciatica pain since June. October started Naproxen 500 and obvious changes. No pain from back to calf, can stand for longer periods of time without pain and leg numbness. Very happy. "


"I am currently taking Macrobid for a urinary tract infection. I've been taking it twice a day for going on 4 days now. I was very very leery of this medication, because when I was pregnant 4 years ago, it was prescribed to me for a UTI. I took it and was really ill. I felt like I had the flu...weak, chills, nausea, horrible headaches. My doctor gave it to me and I was scared to take it, but with my last UTI the Cipro didn't knock it out. I'm happy to report that this time, I am doing fine on it. No side effects, but the UTI symptoms are pretty much gone.

Make sure you take this ON A FULL STOMACH! Not with a glass of milk, not with a snack, not BEFORE eating...a full stomach!"


"I have been on Pristiq for about 3 months.  I had insane anxiety and depression as well as insomnia that got so bad I ended up in the ER. I don't care if I ever come off of Pristiq because it works. I am normal again. I sleep, and for about 2 months I almost forgot what it was like to feel so anxious I could hardly function at work or life. I hesitated to start this medicine because my psychiatrist told me absolutely no drinking. I do have a few drinks on weekends and have no side effects from it. "


"Before I took this I was suffering from constipation and diarrhea.  The drug helps settle my stomach, I take it twice a day.  The pills are very small and disintegrate fast with liquid, which make them extremely easy to swallow.  I use to dread using the bathroom before I started taking this drug.  Now I don't even think twice about it and my stress level has decreased dramatically."


"This was my 2nd colonoscopy since 2009 and this prep was by far the worst because my first prep did not clean me out near as good as this one did.  Did not know what to expect as far as taste, but it was yuck and all I could do to get it down.  Nurse told me not to gulp it as it may come right back up so I drank it over about a 10 minute period.  Not bad but the after taste is the killer.  Started working in about 30 minutes and for the next 3 hours it was doing its job.  Some advice, get some moist wipes, they are wonderful versus toilet paper.  Second dose was about the same.  Did have some bloating and chills from all the cold water, but no cramps, only a sore backside and legs from sitting on toilet for so long. Procedure was easy."


"I have  been taking valium for the last 10 years. Before I was a raging alcoholic and always put myself in danger because of the effects of the alcohol,it should be illegal because it is a terrible drug, my life has been normal for the past ten years now and I have a happy family thanks to one little pill."


"I have been on Armour Thyroid for a number of years. Am having a hard time getting regulated. Having numerous symptoms-sweats, heart palpitations, dizziness, migraines to name a few. Anyone else experience this?"


"Reload 20mg. Sometime the relief is 98% which is great. In other instances it works 70%.
The discomfort is better than the migraine: although I'm afraid to tell my Dr because I'm scared he will take it away and this is the best thing I've had in a long long time.
Discomfort:
Tightness on the back of my neck, and shoulders, soreness inside my throat, mouth, face and around neck, as well as my legs and arms. Creating anxiety."


"It is 2012 Jan. and I have been battling depression and anxiety for the last 5 months, I was managing it up until 8 weeks ago. I started taking Remeron (30mg)for 7.5 weeks and it did not help at all, when I upped the dosage the nightmares were so bad I had to stop immediately. Now I am on day 2 of Zoloft. Day 1 was fine I was laughing and felt so good, day 2 I took the medicine at 9:30pm went to bed at 10:30pm and woke up in at 1:30 am with my heart beating so fast, and a nervous wreck. It took hours before I could go to bed even with my 1.5mg of Ativan.  I just bought a Light Therapy Machine and am also using that trying to combat this. I'm really nervous about the next couple of days on Zoloft after my night of panic and deep anxiety."


"I was depressed since I could remember, always low energy and just wanting something to kill me didn't matter, but Prozac helps me a lot. I still have my bad days but they aren't as severe of frequent. Thanks Prozac!"


"I went to the dermatologist after having psoriasis on my hands, elbows, fingers and toes.  He gave me Laclotion and Clobetasol foam.  These did not work after using them for 2 weeks!  I went to a different doctor, who gave me Taclonex, and even though it's greasy when you put it on (not like the Clobetasol foam that dried up right away), but the Taclonex got rid of the psoriasis after 7 days.  It really is amazing."


"Depikote was prescribed to me after 2 manic episodes. I've been on a lot of bipolar meds so many that have made me so depressed I spent a whole summer in bed. Depikote def saved my life. It's been a year now a little anxiety but not nearly as much as I've had in the past and a little weight gain and tiredness. But no mania and very little to no depression so thankyou depikote I rate u a 10 it's been a year and no mania :) ur a life saver I take 1500 mg though to so that might be y I'm so tired"


"This drug is horrendous. I spent a week in a psychiatric ward the year I was twenty, and they titrated it up to ten milligrams by the time I was let out. I was a complete zombie, exhausted all the time - could fall asleep anywhere, any time of the day - so anxious that I had to keep moving my body to function. Kept crossing and uncrossing my legs, wringing my hands, etc. I was so numbed out I simply didn't enjoy life. I don't know how I managed to not kill myself. This thing will wreck you."


"I am not only trying to help my depression but I'm trying to find something to help my ADHD symptoms. ... my psychiatrist said this would help as a non stimulant because I am really sketchy about trying adderall or something similar.   Well my experience with Venlafaxine was that I developed twitches! Involuntary twitching is incredibly annoying. ... so back to fluoxetine.  I did feel more focused... but the twitching is not tolerable enough for me"


"I'm 19 years old and I have been using Yasmin for 4 months. I started using Yasmin because I saw it was working tremendously for other people. A week after I started my skin was great then I had a breakout. It hasn't disappeared since, instead its making the rest of my skin lighter. I'm worried whether it is working for me or I'm just impatient."


"I am 51 year old on my 2nd Implanon device; the first one replaced at 3 years as recommended.  I did gain some weight, but it's more a water retention thing.  I used to have very painful periods, which is why my GYN recommended it.  I'm one of the lucky ones.  Have not had any periods in 5 years, (spotted a bit the first month only) and plan to continue to use the Implanon until I'm completely menopausal (still perimenopausal).  The only reason I can't give it a 10 is whenever my blood pressure is taken in the left arm, the implant site "pinches", solved by having BP taken on the other arm, but I was told I shouldn't be able to notice it.  Cost a bit up front (even with insurance), but saved on prescription co-pays for 3 years so still cost effective."


"The side effects from this medication included sinus infection and puffy eyes,  cough  and extreme dry mouth. My eyes were so puffy in the morning it was hard to open them. It gave me extreme dry mouth and a bronchitis type of cough. I didn't realize that the medication was causing the symptoms right away and I kept taking more of the product. When it  I realized it was the product that was causing all the symptoms, I stopped taking it. The puffy eyes diminished quickly, but I still have the dry  mouth and cough. I would not recommend this product to anyone."


"I have taken 5 mg of bisoprolol for ectopic beats and sinus tachycardia for a year now. The medication has entirely stopped the palpitations and I feel much better. Only side effect was tiredness at first, but has now gone. Would recommend this beta blocker over any other, it is very effective."


"First time ever having to take an antidepressant. The first day I took it, I thought I was going crazy because I felt so good. On the third day my daughter noticed I was more energetic. I'm about 2 weeks into it now, and feel great. I'm able to move about and not be so sluggish. I keep forgetting it in the morning and have been taking it late afternoon and it doesn't seem to affect my sleep. Actually I have been able to go to sleep before midnight when I had been going to sleep at least 2 or 3 in the morning. I can lead a more normal life because I'm not sleeping until most of the morning is gone and feel so much more energy! Usually as soon as something bothered me, I'd go down, but now I'm able to keep going. Loving this."


"I have used Detrol for two months and it fixed the problem but it gave me headaches everyday.  I am switching to Vesicare to see if it works for me."


"Since I only ever see negative reviews of nexplanon, I thought I'd share my experience with it. I'm 18 years old, and got Nexplanon inserted in April this year. At first my periods were a little unpredictable, with prolonged bleeding and irregular spotting, but everything evened out eventually. My periods actually stopped completely about two months ago, which I enjoy. I haven't experienced any side effects; I actually lost weight (although I'm not sure if it was actually caused by Nexplanon). It has worked out wonderfully for me!"


"This is my first pack of Microgestin Fe 1/20. I asked two of my coworkers if they liked being on this pill and they said it was okay. Unfortunately, I get headaches like crazy. I'm finding that for every pill I take, I also take an Advil! The only positive thing from this pill is that its making my breasts grow (I'm on the smaller side). My breast do hurt and are tender all the time. Not sure if I want to continue this pill because the headaches are really interrupting my life style. Not to mention, I get super moody. I tell people not to take it personally, that it's my hormones. Definitely, more negative than positive."


"Armour thyroid gave back my happy life."


"I am a 56 y/o female who had gained approx 100 lbs in the last 10 yrs. . I was on phentermine which helped me lose 40 lbs. but then it stopped. I couldn't get under 208 lbs. I did my due research on Belviq and got a prescription. I had to jump through some hoops to get it approved but it has been well worth it. I've been taking it one week now and my appetite has decreased. The first few days I learned that I was still overeating even though I wasn't hungry- I am having to retrain my thought process that just because it tastes good doesn't mean I need to keep eating if I'm not hungry. As with any diet pill you still need to modify how you look at food- need vs want. Belviq is definitely the beginning of a beautiful journey!"


"Nausea and vomiting for at least 6hrs"


"I had a re-treatment of an infected root canal and after 4 days of increasing pain I had finally hit my breaking point on Sunday night. I was crying and shaking uncontrollably and was at my wits end! This was the MOST excruciating pain I have EVER had in my life, I never thought a tooth could hurt so bad. I went to an emergency dentist who opened my tooth up and cleaned it out again, and prescribed me antibiotics & 10mg Percocet. After taking the Percocet that night I finally slept after 4 days of sleepless nights. This pain medication is a GOD SEND!"


"I injured my back at work, it got to the point where it was difficult to get out of bed. My doctor put me on Skelaxin and tramadol, in a matter of weeks I was back to work and feeling 100% better."