"I have been taking this for about to months to see if it would help with the constant yi I was getting with my previous bc, it made it worse , I read some reviews before taking this and read alot of ppl going threw depression but thought to myself its not gonna happen to me , this made me depressed , to the point NOT wanting to commit suicide but thinking omg this is why ppl think about it , I hated my life and there is nothing in my life to be upset about and making this worse was this pill made me COMPLETELY lose my sex drive , no wonder the pill works because it makes not even have the erge to have sex , I stopped taking this pill , I wouldnt recommend this pill to anyone . I only gave it a 7 cuz it did its job"


"I had the IUD in place for 5 1/2 years and loved it. Then I fell pregnant and everything went down hill. I bled lightly for a week after removal. Then I ended up in the er, diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. They say it was ectopic because I had the IUD in when I got pregnant. I will never trust an IUD again."


"Yaz is the WORST birth control I have ever been on!! Other birth controls would stop my period for like a month but then everything would straighten out and my period would be perfectly regular. I've been on Yaz for 4 or 5 months now, taking it at the same time every day and I never know when I'm gonna have my period or how long it's gonna be. I've been having a period every other week! That is not right!!! Also one period lasted 15 days. This is unacceptable. I am done taking Yaz. Will not recommend to anyone, ever."


"This is only medicine that works for me."


"I've been on Jolessa for 2 months now.  I've been spotting going on a month straight.  My doctor put me on Motrin 600 3 times a day for 5 days and that was supposed to help stop the spotting.  It did make it lighter but after the 5th day, I had really bad cramping and spotting went to a heavier flow. I'm going to try and hang in there because the pills did increase my breast size which is great for someone that's 31 and wearing 34A.  Hoping the spotting would stop soon since I start my 3 month in a couple days."


"I have been taking 40 mg of Celexa now for the past 2 weeks. I can tell quite a change in my personality and it's for the better. It's literally saving my relationship. I have experienced the nausea, but the positive is that it's helping me lose some unwanted weight that I put on from previous medications. Overall I think that it's a great medication."


"I've been on Effexor for approximately two years.  I recently had the extremely unpleasant side effects from coming off the drug, as I could not get a refill on my prescription for 6 days.  I ended up in the ER due to a panic attack (never had one in my life before).  It did reveal, however, that the medicine was not really working for me, as my pain level was virtually the same whether I was on it or not.  Please make sure you gradually go off this medicine under the care of a Dr."


"I had the Mirena inserted after my child was born. He was six weeks old at the time and I was 36. Since then (a year ago), I have gained 12kg's (no change to my diet etc etc), have back and pelvic pains and inflammations all of the time and no sex drive. My marriage is struggling and my moods absolutely horrible. The gyne does not want to remove it as he swears by the Mirena and thinks I am overindulging and just full of nonsense. I feel horrible and bloated and moody 100% of the time. I need some help please."


"I've been on so many medications since I was 13 I couldn't possibly remember nor list them all. One was abilify. I hated it. It made me extremely tired and fatigued. Latuda is by far the best medication I have ever been on. To bad it is so expensive."


"I started taking this drug to battle mild depression.  50mg a day.

Pros:

1) more energy than usual.  I go to the gym more than I used to (losing weight).  I go the "extra mile" at work, I got a promotion (financial industry/hedge funds).  2) depression started to fade

Cons: 1) DR told me to take it before bed. INSOMNIA was so severe I switched to morning. 2) no desire for sex. 3) I started to feel numb, not literally.  Stuff I care about, I no longer do.  This is where the depression starts to fade (partly). Hard to explain this one... 4) I'm alienating myself from friends. I like spending time alone, but I'm spending even more so now. 5) I have to take Ativan before bed from time to time due to extra energy"


"Lolo seemed to work fine for me for the first couple months. I was a bit more emotional than usual but wrote it off as stress and it is hard to tell if anything was caused by the pill. It is important to note that I was pretty inactive at the time aside from some walking. However, upon beginning a new workout regime I began to experience horrible cramping, similar to period cramping, and breakthrough bleeding. This was halfway through my third pill pack. I believe something about the heavy exercise prompted it, as it does with my period. In an unrelated incident, I hurt my knee pretty badly, and have taken a few days off working out. The cramps remain and are horrible. I wonder if something else is wrong with me. I want this to end."


"Cold sores are a terrible curse, you just wish you could hide for the next ten days. You can't cover them up with makeup and they just make you so self conscious and truly miserable. I had one and I was so excited that after a week of it, it was finally almost gone, then I felt a tingle on the other side of my lip and knew I still had another one to go. I called my doctor the next day and was prescribed valacyclovir, 1g every 12 hours. I was able to take it before the area blistered and filled with fluid and it went straight to the scabbing stage the next day. It definitely gives me some hope and relief that I don't have to rely on over the counter stuff that doesn't work or suffer for weeks-months feeling gross and hideous."


"I mainly had congestion - it was great"


"I have Complex PTSD. I took the Gene Sight test (DNA test to determine drugs to avoid and drugs with least chance of side effects).  It took me three months to get up to 40MG of Prozac because of the side effect (GI, heightened anxiety every time dose was raised, resolved).  This is the second day I have taken Rexulti .25MG.  I feel like I am on dope (spaced out) and my BP is persistently 140/90 plus with a resting heart rate of 57.  Also: manufacturer warns it will raise cholesterol levels and mine are already 239.  Even with the Gene Sight test. I can't get a break.  Will not take this drug, looking for another recommendation from P. Dr. and Cardiologist, together."


"I loved the depo shot. I was on it for just under two years,  and had no problems.  I used this as my only form of protection since I am in a committed relationship.  My only slight issue is that I gained alot of weight (about 70 pounds). My doctor believes this is due to the stress of a new job,  a promotion,  And some life changes, not the depo.  I quit the shot in order to confirm, it's been almost three months and I'm still gaining weight,  so maybe the doctor was right. I had no other side affects,  And no period,  from the day I started. I haven't gotten my period back in the last three months. I plan to go back on the shot very soon.  It's the most convenient by far,  And despite the horror stories,  I've never had a problem."


"I loved dymista when I started using it. Now after using several months I have horrible sores inside my nose, cold and hot chills, no energy to the point of not being able to get out of bed on my own, white spots just inside my nostrils. My nose is constantly bleeding and my family doctor justs laughs at me. I now have an appointment at an ENT."


"I am on Day 2 of taking Saphris and I think it is a miracle. My doctor put me on 10mg at bedtime and I have slept like a baby for the first time in 3 years. He kept me on 1200 mg of Trileptal  also at bedtime for mood swings. He also added Neurontin to take 4 times a day with my Klonopin. Yesterday I actually got out of bed and cleaned my apartment from top to bottom happily. I feel wonderful. I'm not tired or hung over and my mood is great. Also my anxiety is almost gone. I have not had any auditory or visual hallucinations so far. I have noticed that I eat like crazy for about 30 minutes after I take Saphris but then I get dizzy and fall fast asleep and don't wake up until morning."


"I am on my 9th week of Harvoni. I have have no side effects at all. My doc said although early trials reported that most cleared the virus in 8 weeks, in the real world 12 weeks has better results. He said he does not test the viral load until completed for 2 months because either it's gone or it isn't."


"I've been on Loestrin 24 Fe for a little over a year now. This was the first birth control I've ever used. I haven't gained a single pound on Loestrin; if anything I've lost weight while I've been on it without trying! When I first started taking it I was moody for the first 3 months or so, but I was also under a lot of stress, so that might be part of it too. My periods were always cramp free and regular without birth control. On Loestrin my period doesn't always come regularly which bothers me, I'm always wondering if I'm pregnant. I think since it's only a 4 day cycle my body doesn't realize what it's supposed to be doing until it's too late, and I'm back on the white pills...so I never really get my period."


"I have been on metformin for about 3 months, and I take it to help me lose weight, and I do see results but now I feel tired a lot, but that is about all."


"I've been on this now for a little over a year. At first the birth control worked great for me! I would only have about four day periods and I barely ever had cramps. But starting about three or four months ago, everytime I'm not supposed to be on my period I will start on my first or second week of the pills and will be on it until my month of pills are gone. I'm not sure if it's my bodies way of saying it doesn't like this pill anymore or what.. has this happened to anyone else? I'm going to my gyno soon and I want to either switch my BC or get completely off it."


"I have been taking focalin since the 6th grade. My ADD has improved. Everyday, I feel jittery and I shiver uncontrollably. My stomach hurts a lot and when I don't take it consecutively, my appetite goes away. I either eat nothing or everything in sight. I'm naturally skinny but when I don't eat,I'm afraid people will think that's why I'm skinny. I am insanely tired everyday, and my medication used to pick me up but now it doesn't. I hate coffee and I've tried caffeine tablets (they make me 3x more jittery). I have abused focalin before. I tried to get high on 3 different occasions, but they all have been unsuccessful. I have terrible anxiety."


"I'm usually skeptical about these posts and the crazy side effects, so I didn't take them seriously when I was prescribed this medication. I only took 3 doses, and although my symptoms are gone, I had the worst splitting headache I've ever had, intense nausea and foggy brain/not feeling myself. I skipped my 4th dose and felt completely better within a few hours. I felt worse on this medication than I ever did with a UTI."


"I came back from the U.K. with a terrible chest cold.  I spent the first week drinking tons of water and hot tea and lounging on the couch with a heating pad on my chest.  I finally went to the doctor who took a chest x-ray to make sure there was no pneumonia or bronchitis. He prescribed Tussionex cough medicine which worked great on the cough and helped me sleep like a baby.  After two days the cold worked its way up into my throat and ear canals and I lost my voice. Called the doctor back who prescribed azithromycin. After 1 day I was feeling much better, but still not quite myself. After 2 days I was able to function almost normally. I've taken the 3rd dose today and am hopeful that I will be even better today."


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"Have to have a colonoscopy every 2 years . MoviPrep tastes bad but it works. Tastes better than others ."


"I started dilantin in 1974.  About 25 years of taking it has given me peripheral neuropathy. No Dr in all those years told me that it might do this to me. I am changing over to Keppra  but the damage is done. My balance is off and for PAIN I take lyrica. If dilantin works for that's great, but we should be informed that neuropathy might happen."


"I've had Implanon for almost 3 years now. No period since I've had it in. Not pregnant, so it's effective but ever since getting this I've noticed horrible mood swings in the first year, major loss of sex drive and now I've had horrible acne on my cheeks for about 8 months. I'm calling tomorrow to get this thing out. It has to come out in May anyway, but I'm hoping my body will get back to normal sooner."


"I just had my Implanon inserted and I'm fine. From what I researched its the same hormone as Depo Provera and I was on that for 6 years on and off. I never had any issues. No weight gain, no mood issues, nothing. Hopefully this is the same way."


"After reading these other comments I must say that this medication has affected me greatly in a good way. I have had a lot of health problems in the past and I have taken multiple different anxiety medications that have not worked. The first day I took this medication, I have already started to feel a change. Plus this is also a good medication for women who are pregnant who have anxiety."


"I'm on my second implant. The first was brilliant had hardly any periods, just a tiny bit of spotting. A year ago I had my first removed after 3 attempts at finding it, it was eventually removed after a scan. My second has been completely different. After about 6 months I've started having light periods or spotting which hasn't ceased in the last 2 months. If no improvement I may consider removal."


"I can't seem to see the same results as others. I've been to the urgent care in my area recently for bronchitis and after giving me a nebulizer treatment they sent me on my way with suggestion of Mucinex.
Man. This stuff works so well, I haven't seen any issues with sleep or feeling jittery. The package does mention to take with a full glass of water, and to stay hydrated. Maybe that's something the others are missing?"


"Did not alleviate migraines at all, but did manage to both completely counteract my antidepressant and convince my body I was pregnant. Lactation, dysmenorrhea, morning sickness, the whole 9 yards. The best thing I can say about it is it helped my intractable hiccups about 5%, which is more than anything else has.

All in all, bad experience."


"I only took this medicine once. The 1st night I was very anxious and unable to sleep plus my pulse
rate was irregular and fast. Decided to just use Xanax for difficulty sleeping and no side effects. Citalopram was prescribed to me for insomnia and anxiety after my husband died unexpectedly. Following side effects of Citalopram tried Zoloft."


"Reasonably safe and fast-acting drug in my opinion. I don't take these much anymore; rather here and there for things like interviews or XR for days that I know will involve agitation.I wouldn't suggest them for long-term use; not necessarily because side effects - but largely because, as someone with depression, it seemed to make it worse; i.e. I felt slightly more 'flat' and as if I was sinking lower on them. That said, pathology of depression varies a lot as does individual biology - so not everyone will have this problem. If you're looking at using them long-term you're best giving a few antidepressants a go. Otherwise, these have that wee bit of mild physical sedation ergo less hectic mental focus that can be handy here and there."


"I've been on Ortha Evra & Xulane for going on 6 years now. They switched to the off-brand a few years ago and I never noticed a difference. I haven't had any complications or bad side effects from it. The only thing I've noticed is if I quit taking it, my period quits coming. I just recently tried to stop in January, my period came that month. Skipped February completely, and passed my period date for this month. So I got back on it to hopefully regulate it out again. Not sure what to do if I wanna stop taking it and try to get pregnant again tho."


"Absolutely terrible. I never had chest or back acne, now I'm covered. I had excess discharge and bled every day (not enough for period but more than spotting). I ended up with weird bumps all over my arms. My breasts swelled up and had sharp, shooting pains. After losing 20 pounds 3 years ago, I've gained 15 of it back in 2.5 months without any change in diet. My depression has been higher than it has been in a long time. I have no sex drive; how can I when I'm bleeding every day at unpredictable times? I wish I would've read these reviews before taking this medication. Do NOT take Quasense."


"Coming on to the third month of wearing the patch and I loved it but now I am so depressed- I have never had depression before.. But I can't stop crying, like four times a day and I am experiencing such bad mood swings.. Really not great"


"I hate this pill its the second birth control I have been on and I cant wait to switch. I have been on Ocella for 6 months and all 6 months have been terrible I've been gaining weight which makes me extremely depressed and I've had really bad mood swings. I am usually a calm, easy going person but ever since I have been on this pill every little thing irritates me or makes me mad. My doctor also assured me this pill would make my period shorter and lighter.....no....not at all. However I have not gotten pregnant so it works in that regard."


"The first day I took 25mg and randomly about 3 hours later I was just smiling uncontrollably along with a calm feeling in my head. The next few weeks were hell with the side effects but it was worth the wait. Two months later and I really understand how this drug works on me. It sort of keeps my mood at a "flatline" level where the peak of my sadness is lower but my happiness seemed to have less of a "peak" as well. My libido was absolutely DESTROYED. I seem to have an apathetic sense about life now. Everything seems bland. My appetite was killed as well and I keep losing weight and I am underweight as it is. I am going back from 50 mg to 25 mg. overall I am happier on Zoloft but there are horrible side effects too."


"Great for pain relief, broken tibia and fibula reconstructed with titanium rod.  1-2 tabs every 4-5 hours seems to keep pain in check."


"works great not in much pain on some other meds right now"


"I have been on Depo Provera for about 8 years and I've loved it.  I haven't had any cramps but I do spot for a couple weeks before my shot is due.  I never gained weight, although I should note that I have a very high metabolism.  However, my doctor recently had me do a bone density test and the results were not good.  I'm 25 and my bone density levels were very close to those with osteoporosis.  Studies show this is reversible once you are off the shot, however, the studies are not clear about the long term effects.  So, unfortunately, my doctor no longer wants me on the shot and I am currently looking into another form of birth control."


"I am from the UK where this medicine isn't available but I was recently in Florida where I picked it up. I suffer from recurring thrush and none of the over the counter medicines in the UK seem to clear the infection for long. I bought monistat 1 in case I needed it but held off whilst away however not long after returning home I felt the symptoms again so decided to give it a try. I inserted at 7am and felt nothing for a few hours however by the afternoon the burning was becoming intense to the point that it was uncomfortable to walk. By the evening it was even worse and I have just spent a very uncomfortable night unable to sleep. I shall reserve judgement if the infection clears fully!"


"I am 38 y/o female and started spironolactone about a month after coming off of 7 months of accutane.  Accutane cleared my skin while on it, but within a couple weeks of stopping, out comes my cystic acne.   My Derm prescribed Spiro and within 1 week of starting at 25mg p/d I experienced sore stiff joints from my finger joints to my knees, extreme fatigue, and weight gain.  I lasted three weeks before the 4lbs. gained went any higher and the joint stiffness got to the point where exercising  started to become painful.   The extreme dryness especially the constant dry chapped lips while on Accutane now seem like a cake walk compared to the multitude of side effects from this medicine.   I will just have to get the cysts injected everytime now."


"This has been a game changer for me. You are told by so many women, the horror stories of menopause, but until you go through it, you don't really understand how bad it can get.  The FDA has approved gabapentin to help control the signs and symptoms of menopause and it does just that. I have not experienced any negative side effects from the gabapentin; please note that the recommended dosage is 300 mg and I have been able to control my side effects with 200 mg.

If you are suffering from the side effects of menopause, I would highly suggest that you ask your doctor if this is a drug that you would be eligible to take, taking in consideration any other conditions you have or medications you are taking."


"I have been taking Praluent since last week of December, 2015. It is a great medicine in lowering LDL very very significantly from 123 to 29 and total cholesterol from 200 to 88 . My HDL increased significantly from 23 to 37-42. Only side effect I have is some pain in my body possibly in the bones??
All enzymes and metabolic parameters are normal."


"This didn't do much of anything for my anxiety. It took away some of the physical symptoms, but I was still anxious and I still had panic attacks. It also made my blood pressure lower than it already was, so I was pretty sluggish. I can see how it would work well for someone who only has performance anxiety, but I don't recommend it for people like me."


"I started abusing Vicodin pills two years ago after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I liked the high so much that before I knew it my entire prescription was gone and I wanted more. So I continued getting my prescription filled once a month while obtaining oxys, hp, vics, norco, percs, morphine, methadone and dilaudid any way I could, wasting all my money and almost hooking my boyfriend on them in the process. I kicked it by weening off methadone once, relapsed, them went through the most horrible back and leg breaking withdrawals going cold turkey, only to relapse 3 months later. At this point, a former herion addict friend told me to get on Suboxone and I've been pain pill free ever since. It's been 2 years! I graduate college in 3 months!"


"I'm bleeding alot and I have pain in my tummy sharp pains and I'm hurting alot I have to lay down for it to stoping alot I don't know what to do now I can't go to work because I'm hurting that bad"


"Ok, so I got my skyla about 24 hours ago and so far, it's great. I've never have children and I'm 19 years old. The insertion was uncomfortable for the most part and painful for about 10 seconds. I took 1000 milligrams of ibuprofen an hour before insertion and that helped A LOT. I am cramping but ibupfrofen takes care of it right away. I was on my period when skyla was inserted and strangely enough, I stopped bleeding the day after it was inserted. I don't feel any side effects yet and so far I think it was tottally worth any discomfort during the insertion"


"I have been on this pill for 3 weeks now and I have felt nauseous every day. I take the pill at 10 pm every night and it seems like the nausea gets worse right before I take it. My acne has been getting better though which is a plus for me since I have PCOS and get cystic acne often. The nausea was so bad today that I thought it had to be morning sickness. I will be switching birth control ASAP. The side effects are not worth not being pregnant for me."


"I've been on this medicine for 2 months. I feel, most days like I've been in a car accident.  The pain is very difficult to handle. I ache like I have the flu. Thinking about not taking good it and take my chances. What could be worse?"


"I've been taking 100MG every night (about the same time 8:30 pm) for about a month and it works like a charm every time.  I am finally able to sleep through the night (with the occasional trip to the bathroom) and I love my dreams - like being the star in an exciting movie.

For me, I wake up around 5:00 am most days and feel great!

I'm hoping to enjoy this for as long as the Doctors allow me to."


"Been on it for a few months started feeling better slept a little more then usual my doctor just recently upped me to 20mg having insomnia difficulties now but hopefully will go away after a few weeks like the sleepiness did. Other then that i love it I feel so much better"


"I used to take Sprintec to regulate my period and help with cramps which worked for a while but after 2 years my periods were back to being miserable. The first week or two on Ocella were tough, I was very nauseous, had stomach cramps and headaches but it all went away after the second week. The first day of my period the first 2 months was incredible! I didn't even feel like I had a period, but by day 2 my awful cramps were back. I spoke to my Gyno and we've decided I can take Ocella continuously. Next week is the first placebo week that I'm skipping and I will only have 3-4 periods a year. Besides the first couple of weeks I haven't had any other side effects."


"So far this birth control has worked. I've had it for almost 2 years now but the side effects are awful. I've gained more than 40 pounds, I am severely depressed most of the time, I get these awful cramps but never a period, I'm nauseous a lot. The side effects are so bad I'm ready to just get it taken out and try another method. I haven't gotten pregnant while on this birth control but I feel risking the chance of getting pregnant is much better than having to deal with these side effects for 2 more years. The weight gain and severe depression are the worst. I've never been so depressed or gained so much weight in my life."


"I've had to deal with my sweating problems ever since 4th grade. I am now in college and I'm happier than ever that I found this product. For years I received botox injections to stop my sweating in my armpits. However, that pain was unimaginable. I switched to Drysol and I have never been happier. I can wear my shirts now without having to worry. Definitely would recommend this product to anyone who feels stuck with no solution to their sweating"


"I got on this birth control in July 2015. Never had kids & I'm 18 years old. I had many bad side effects.. Bad cramping, mood swings, I slouched a lot while I was cramping and there were times where I wasn't able to move or else it'll start hurting more. I was completely in tears. On the good side my period has been super light ever since I got on the birth control BUT.. here's another bad outcome my period lasts super long it would last about 10 days. Usually it would last 4 days. I like this birth control but then I really hate it at the same time. I haven't gotten pregnant yet. So I think this birth control method that I had chosen was a good choice because it hasn't failed me."


"I haven't had a good night sleep in 20 years. I was in the hospital for spine surgery when they gave AMbien to me to help me sleep. I have tried about every sleeping pill over the counter prescribed but did nothing but Ambien worked great. The only side effect I have had is walking in my sleep. Haven't had anything happen other than waking up on the couch, but feel better and a lot more energy. It is great."


"Bipolar 2.  Seroquel XL 400mg at night for last 5 years. Quetiapine has been great for me. I no longer get any more than slightly hypomanic and don't get depressed at all.  My anxiety and paranoia have disappeared altogether.  I take it with 75mg venlafaxine 2 hours before bed time and sleep like a log with very little hangover the next day.  Side effects - after 2 hours of taking very dry mouth and unsteady on feet, weight gain - put on a stone all round my middle.  It is the only medication that has worked for me.  The disadvantage is if you need to get up in the night, your tongue sticks to the side of your mouth which makes you slur and you can't think straight."


"I've been on Luvox for 12 years for my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It was the first medication and I tried and it worked perfectly. I wouldn't try anything else."


"My 6yr old was diagnosed with ADHD and I never wanted to put her on medication until recently the school pretty much made me bc of her disruptive behavior. Her grades have always been good but the adhd got so severe it was causing anger outburst n bed wetting. This was her first day taking 1mg intuniv and my husband and I could see the difference almost instantly! We are definitely amazed so far. I hope this keeps working. I've also seen parents on here talk about it being too expensive, if you look up clinics that are income based a lot of the income based doctors/clinics have a pharmacy at the same location and you can get the medication at the income based price as well we paid only $7.10 for the medicine. Hope this helps!"


"I've been on this medication for only 4 days, and I'm using it along with 2 topical treatments. I swear, my skin looks 500 times better - in only 4 days! It's a miracle drug!"


"For me, this medication did not work on a lower dose of 50 mg, 100 mg, or even 150 mg. My depression got better once I was increased to 200 mg, which is the therapeutic limit, but this may be because my depression was incredibly severe -extremely suicidal, and not functioning at all.

However, after taking this medication for a little over a year, I have come to the realization that it no longer is working for me, and I am experiencing what my psychiatrist calls a "poop out," which is apparently something most SSRIs can do. I would recommend Zoloft (Sertraline) to anyone who has depression. It has honestly been the best medication for me, but for now, I need to try something new."


"I began taking this form of birth control due to continuous high blood pressure.  I took it for roughly 3-4 years I'd say and did not realize how bad it made me feel until I stopped taking it!  My blood pressure has been regular the last 1 1/2-2 years, so my doctor decided to switch me to Ortho Tri-Cyc Lo Dose.  I've been off Camila for about a month now.  I noticed that within weeks of ceasing to use it, I had more energy, felt less bloated/lost a few pounds, and my moods have improved.  I also feel as if a weight has been lifted off of my body.  I was always so tired, I never wanted to go anywhere or do anything.  My energy level has improved so much over these last few weeks!  I am so glad I stopped taking this!  never again!!"


"I use this more for anxiety but it does calm me down to be able to sleep."


"I had a baby girl 6 months ago and I started this about 2 months ago and at first was doing great with it, but then after about 2 weeks of taking it have really noticed some not so great changes in me. My chin is constantly breaking out, so it did not help clear up the acne. I have really had some bad mood swings of just feeling really sad and my anxiety has been pretty bad. It has really messed with my sleeping patterns. I also gained about 16 lbs from the time I started taking this pill until now. I wear contacts and it really seems to dry my eyes out and make my vision a little blurry, which I haven't really had much trouble with before. I am seeing my doctor soon and we are planning on switching me to another birth control pill."


"So far this drug is great. My bladder does not squeeze me into the bathroom anymore."


"I have been taking Zoloft for 8 weeks and the result has been amazing. The beginning was rocky with nausea, heavy head and fatigue, but it gets better. I am more confident, better at my job, I enjoy socializing far more, my relationship is saved and I generally feel more balanced.
I have had anxiety since childhood and struck depression in late teens, am now 27. Not sure how long I will or should take Zoloft, but I am hugely relieved.
"


"Ambien is a wonderful sleep aid.  For people who have trouble staying asleep, this is the medication for you.  I've been taking it for at least 10 years and I've not built up a tolerance to it yet.  Don't get out of bed after taking it as it does pose a risk of falling because it works very quickly and will make you very drowsy and perhaps dizzy.    It helps me sleep for 7-8 hours without any hangover effect.  Unfortunately my "nanny" prescription insurance has just informed me that it will not pay for my opioid pain medication and ambien together so I have to choose which medication I want the insurance to pay for.  I'll just pay the $54 for it myself as the 2 alternative drugs my doctor suggested have quite scary user reviews."


"I started taking Proscar when it was a blind study. It has reduced my prostate to the size of a teenager's prostate. I still take it, but am now using the generic (Finasteride). The only side effect that I have had is slight breast tenderness and swelling (not cancerous as it has been that way for almost a year) also my bald spot all but disappeared."


"This is a hideous medicine! Do not try this useless stuff. The pain and cramps that last almost eternity are  not worth it. Just do not try it."


"I was very pleased with Sandoz brand that I was receiving from the VA.. Now the V.A. switched to some company that puts out the red capsules and they are terrible. About 60% of the red capsules are under filled, some have very little at all in them. I called my Congressman and the DEA about this problem and I haven't heard back from them yet. Yet, Sandoz's capsule have had the correct amount in them. I guess the lowest bidder decided to make up the difference by with-holding large amount of the medicine to get back what they under bid the other Pharma companies.
   To the V.A. you are a sell-out to the USA Veterans and most likely the public also"


"Has never once worked in opening my sinuses during a cold or flu... Pretty much useless as far as I can tell."


"Well it did the job, and then some.  It cleared up my sinus infection, plus I had the lovely experience of having severe acne on my back from the drug.  I never break-out.  Then, a week after I stopped the 10 -day medication, I have a UTI, and vaginal bleeding (in between periods). I think it is insane that medication for a simple sinus infection can leave to several other complications."


"I had acid reflux constantly. Now, NO more heartburn or reflux!"


"So far, I am very happy with Sprintec. I have been on it for 2 months. I have much less acne than I used to. The only issues I have with this is that I used to be very energetic everyday and now I am much more calm. The other issue I have is that I am more moody. I will come home and just want to cry for no reason. My breasts have grown, that I am happy about. My periods are lighter and shorter, plus the cramps don't hurt nearly as bad as they used to. I have not noticed a decrease in my sex drive. Overall, I am very pleased with Sprintec."


"While I was on it for a week and a half, I started getting irregular bleeding that has still not stopped and I'm on my second month with these. Bleeding is very annoying. Do feel sick sometimes but when I eat something, it goes away 99% of the time. I haven't tried it for contraception yet, but I can only imagine how it will go. I don't mind being on this pill though. My doctor said if the bleeding gets worse and if it goes past the third cycle, I should contact her. And sometimes it doesn't taste good."


"It's going to cause cramps and discomfort because it stimulates the bowel to move. I put up with the discomfort because other laxatives aren't as effective for me. I'd suggest using Ducolax with a separate stool softener, right before bed. Maybe even take stool softener in the afternoon, then Ducolax at bedtime. I slept through cramps and had a movement in the morning. When I took it in the late afternoon, the cramps were pretty bad. Drink water/liquids lots."


"I started taking this medicine in December, got sick and forgot a pill. I got my period it lasted 15 days and I wasn't supposed to have it yet. Then my doctor changed me to a different one. Started taking that one and within a few days I started bleeding again. It would be a great thing to only have a period every 3 months, but the side effects for me made it worse."


"LOVE this pill. I'm in the last week of active pills for the 3-month pack and I have yet to experience any negative side effects. No breakthrough bleeding, no sudden flares in acne, my weight has not fluctuated, and my sex drive is still kickin! Definitely recommend this pill to anyone considering Seasonique."


"My cardiologist put me on ExForge 10/320 about 6 mos ago.  I began to develop a severe cough that became chronic with phlegm.  I coughed day and night, I was just miserable.  I told my family physician and he suggested it was the ExForge.  I stopped taking it and in one and a half days, my cough has almost stopped completely."


"My primary doc actually gave me a shot of this when I threw my back out. I never felt better. I went back to him and told him not only did it help with my back, but with may fibromyalgia! My rheumatologist had given me all sorts of pills to try and I felt like like a science experiment! I usually get it 1-2 times a year. I stretch it out until I know I can't take it anymore and my body tells me- "help"- it has done me wonders! I can get back on my feet and be me within a day or 2 depending on how bad I am. No more docs pushing pills down my throat or telling me it's all in my head, & I can get outta bed when the alarm goes off- not hitting snooze and for 2 hours and Practically in tears! I know my body N it works for me! Good luck!"


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


"I had Nexplanon for 3 years. The three best years of my life!!! I absolutely love this birth control. I tried the pill and depo shot. The pills I would forgot about taking them on time. Which I didn't like the responsibility. The depo shot was alright. I had no more periods or cramping but I did have mood swings. I gain over 60-something pounds in 4 years. I'm not blaming the shot! Maybe lol. My doctor recommend Nexplanon. I was hesitant but I gave it a try. The Insertion was painless due to numbing meds. The whole process took 5 minutes. Only the first month, I had back pain but no regular periods since then. Just spotting 5 days (total) within three years. A month after getting the implant out, I got my first period (lasted about 5 days)"


"I've had the Paraguard IUD for 7 years. I primarily chose it because if I decided to have more kids it's easy to remove and the no hormones means I can try right away. I didn't want a BC that interfered with my hormones or fertility. My only issue with it is my period never returned to normal."


"As long as I am on 225 mg I do just fine."


"Seroquel has been a God send for me.  It stabilized my moods and stopped my "extra thoughts" or "popcorn brain".  I take 600mg at bedtime and my psychiatrist has allowed me to take an additional 100mg if my mood gets ramped up.  I do get side effects from it like blurred vision and restless legs.   About an hour after taking Seroquel the restless legs subside and I am sleepy enough to get a good night's sleep.  I am prescribed benztropine (Cogentin) for the restless legs and it helps some.  After I take my medicine I do not drive until the next day as there is risk of an accident and getting a DUI.  I did have a rapid weight gain of about 40 pounds but I would rather be over weight and functioning and not hospitalized."


"I tried the Afrezza system out thinking it was going to be great with how fast it works, not having to inject anymore, and not having lows (quotes from the sales person). How all of those points are so wrong. The product is awful. I had to inhale twice per meal ( which means I had to check my blood sugar more often) 2 hours apart. Plus I still had to inject for my long acting insulin. Also before I did my second inhale my BG's would be in the low 40's 2 hours after I ate, and then 1 hour later my Bg's were up in the 300s, since the insulin stays in your body for only 2 hours. My A1C before using it was 6.2 and after 1 month of using Afrezza (not Humilog) went up to 6.7. I highly don't recommend using this product."


"I have been taking Zoloft for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive Compulsive disorder. It has been seven months since I began taking it. I have been taking 50mg on weekdays, as it does not seem to change the effect of the medication despite what my psychiatrist has said. I feel as if it does significantly improves my anxiety, although I do have bad days. It has not seemed to significantly improve anything else; my Depression and OCD may have actually gotten worse."


"I had tried Viagra without any positive results, before my doctor switched me to Cialis (20 mg) tablets. I take one tablet, usually an hour to 3 hours before intercourse. What a difference this has truly made in our lives. We had gone two plus years without real sex, mostly just foreplay. Now, with Cialis, I am rock hard like my younger days and can go for hours. I always wake up with a pitched tent the next morning . Sometimes I do wake up with a mild head ache as a side effect but that is really all."


"I was suffering from generalized anxiety disorder with some panic.  It was a miserable situation and although I gutted it out for many years, I finally decided to try meds.  My doctor prescribed Prozac, 10 mg initially.  I'm not going to lie, those first couple of weeks were rough.  It actually made me MORE anxious and pretty jittery. Sleep was not restful. But then just about the time I was going to give up (2-3 weeks into it) and try something else, I started feeling better.  Eventually, I felt a LOT better.  I now take 20 mg/daily and I feel like I got my life back.  I don't think I realized how small my life had become until the anxiety abated.  For someone who can gut out the initial few weeks, it is so worth it."


"Takes pain away sometimes but I got to take more dosage"


"I forgot to add to my last post that ever since I got the Mirena my skin has gotten very oily and I am now having acne problems. I feel bloated All the time and anxious most of the times. My energy level is poor I hardly want to get up from bed and cramp a lot. :("


"I started Contrave on 10/2/15. It has been 4 weeks and its working!!! I'm not sure of my starting weight exactly, maybe somewhere between 220-230lbs. Every scale is different so I'm waiting to go back to the doctor to find my true weight loss. But so far I can tell that my stomach is flatter and my thighs are thinner. Also my wedding ring fits again!!! I have been walking 30min a day for the past 2 1/2 weeks and have been watching my diet (no carbs/sugar). I'm very excited and hopeful. I have gained close to 100lbs in the past 5 years due to anti depressants and mood stabilizers. So I'm really hoping to get off between 75-100lbs. Currently no side effects, I have taken Wellbutrin in the past so that may make a difference. I would definitely recommend"


"This is the best pain medicine I have taken yet...I feel no high or dizziness and especially no pain."


"Im 18yrs old and 34weeks pregnant and this is my first yeast infection....i bought the kroger brand 3-day combo pack im now going through the first night very mild itching with the meds no burning at all and i feel really relieved compared to the symptoms i was having before trying the meds. Hopefully the next 2 nights are this easy!"


"Came across Olmesartan on this site and impressed by its high rating. Had been on Amlodipine and Ramipril, both caused various side effects including frequent urination, cystitis, itchy scalp and very upsetting thinning my hair to the front top of my head. Also facial flushing, pounding head, sleeping badly with vivid dreaming. Apart from not Iowering my blood pressure, 165/80 I seemed to be getting every side effect and was despairing that this was it for the rest of my life. I spoke with my GP who was unaware of Olmesartan, I think due to the fact that its a more expensive drug, she reluctantly prescribed it for me. Its been a month now my BP averages 115 to 125/60 no side effects apart from slight light headedness. Got my life back !"


"I am a 38-year-old female who has had acne since I was 10 years old I have tried every over-the-counter medication possible for acne since 1986 to 2012 After years of constant painful acne, my doctor finally decided that my case was severe enough to qualify for this medicine called Accutane/Isotretinoin.  There's a long list of side effects which may seem scary at first, my only side effect was minor dry skin which was curable with a good moisturizer. I completed my treatment in January 2013 and this is now October 2014 and I am still acne free, longest period in my life ever to not have acne.  I was on this for approximately five months but I first started seeing results in a month. I haven't worn make up on my face since then."


"I had the Nexplanon in for about 8 months and I wish I had never gotten it. I did avoid pregnancy, but the negative side affect of hair loss was too much. It never fell out in clumps, just excessive shedding. At first I didn't put the pieces together, but now, 7 months later, I wish I had taken action sooner. I have lost about half of my hair (that hurts to even type) but its true. www.bedsider.com even lists hair loss as one of the side effects, but I didn't know that until today, the day I got it removed. This product might not effect every one in the same way, but I am so, so upset with Nexplanon and myself for not being more proactive. Do tons of research before getting this implant. You will thank yourself."


"I am suffering from migraine for eight years. I went to the doctor four years back and he prescribed me amitriptyline, cinnarizine and sumatriptan though they worked but were not amazing. Amitriptyline used to make me sleep for hours and it affected my daily life. I told my doctor about this and he finally gave me propranolol and it has worked. Now I have minor headache and the frequency has reduced drastically. I am very happy as I can concentrate on other things."


"For the last 4 years my PMT has lasted 2 weeks of the month. Common symptoms fatigue, anxiety, no motivation, depression and anger/rage. Screaming at my little boy. (This wasn't the sort of mum I was going to be!!). Took a while to persuade my Dr to let me try this. I take 20mgs from day 15 of my cycle for 14 days and I feel like a different person. Mostly the rage has gone. I feel like me again. It takes about 2 doses to kick in so I usually start taking it on day 13. Only side effects was indigestion so I don't take it before bed. Wish I'd known about it years ago."


"I am a 31 year old male. Lexapro was prescribed because of depression and anxiety. Before this medication I wanted to do nothing but sleep all day and eat to comfort myself when I wasn't sleeping. It was affecting my marriage, my ability as a father, and my business. (I am a Realtor) Since starting this drug two weeks ago at 10mg daily, I am a new man. Within 3 to 4 days I noticed a difference. I now feel 10 years younger. I have a renewed love of life and my family. I give it 9 out of 10 because it does cause some nausea and drowsiness, so I just take it before bed. NO ADVERSE SEXUAL ISSUES...I actually can't keep my hands off of my wife now!"


"Im currently taking this and the first two entire packs were fine some minimal spotting that went away within a few days. This 3rd pack was fine until the cycle was supposed to start, I had breakthrough bleeding for 2 weeks. It has finally slowed down but hasn't stopped completely. Other than that this has worked decently but I feel there are too many other options for me to suffer like this."


"I have been on the depo shot since I was around 12 and I am now almost 20, I love it! I switched because I always forgot to take my pill and I have a very heavy period with unbearable cramps. The only time I have a problem is if I forget to go in at the end of the 3 months because then my body usually gets off track and I start to have spotting. But besides that I usually don't have a period or any of the side effect"


"I had my skyla IUD inserted this past Wednesday. Prior to my appointment I was reading others reviews, and experiences. Some I was horrified by, and others I felt at ease. It all depends on the individual, and your pain tolerance. I would say it was 4-5 on a pain scale. It was a bit painful and uncomfortable during the process. It took about 5-7 minutes tops. I'm happy with my decision as sometimes I would forget to take my pill. With the IUD I am worry free for the next 3 years! I say its worth it!"


"I have never felt so awful in my whole life as I have the last 3 weeks since having this inserted into my arm.  I cannot get it out soon enough.  My mood has been all over the map and the anxiety and depression is more than I can take.  I have gained weight in just 3 weeks and honestly feel horrible.  I would never recommend this to anyone...it is not worth it."


"Had severe migraines for years, recently I started using Amitriptyline 25 mg and so far has worked wonderful."


"I've had Nexplanon since mid-October. The procedure was easy, short, & the only bad part was the numbing. First week I had no side effects. The next few weeks I had off and on (on a day off two or so days on two days. Really random.) discharge/spotting. It wasn't too bad. I didn't have any spotting or periods up until the 4th of January. At first the discharge started back up then more period like symptoms started. It's now the Thursday after & I'm still bleeding.
My only real complaint is that I am much moodier. I've always been emotional, but since I got Nexplanon, when I get in a bad mood or something upsets me I'm upset for longer than I should be. It's not too bad though. No weight gained. I'd recommend."


"After fourth injections started light headed, nausea, feel like diarrhea constant, ear drainage, white stuff in eyes, very tired, sleeping ten to fourteen hours a day. Doctor will not call me back. Don't know what to do!!!!!"


"1st started taking for depression and PTSD and anxiety. Then I got in accident, now I take it for the above AS WELL AS headaches leg pain,nerve pain in legs. Great old school drug. Oh also helps insomnia"


"I am 21, I'm studying in physics and I have been on adderall for almost 2 years now. I started at 15 mg and I am now at 25 mg. It was good the first year, very effective. But now, I don't think it really helps. I feel sleepy with it and I lost attention very quickly. I don't think the dose is the problem, I feel the effect and I think that increasing the dose will augment the anxiety cause by it (I noticed that each time I had to augment the doses, the side effects was worst).

I'm gonna return to Ritalin tonight, it was way more effective. Or maybe another one with methylphenidate. Concerta didn't works for me, maybe biphentin should."


"I've taken Klonopin as needed for several years now.  It is the only thing that works when I feel a major anxiety issue coming on from progressing into a full blown debilitating attack.  However, it always helps with that, too.

Like someone else said, it has a longer half life and you don't experience the drop off anxiety spike like some people do with Xanax.  Xanax actually made me feel more anxious when it wore off between doses.

I haven't had a problem with dependency as I only take it for a few weeks at a time every other year or so.  I'm careful to taper off over a couple weeks so I don't get rebound anxiety.

All in all, it's been a lifesaver for me."


"So I felt compelled to share my experience on here because I too read these prior to my appointment yesterday and was a nervous wreck! To my surprise it was not bad at all! Honestly and I was scared. It was about 30 seconds of pressure and cramping, not so much pain just a weird feeling. I did take 800mg of ibuprofen prior to insertion and I'm sure that helped! So do not worry, do not get caught up in these reviews like most do, everything will be a breeze! Goodluck with it :)"


"I was unable to use it because of side effects.
(1) 2 days after beginning it I experienced fast heart rate
I stopped using it for two weeks.
(2) When I resumed use one of my eyes became very painful.
I used the drops for only 3 days. The cost of $95 was too much for me."


"So I can't say how I feel about this over a length of time seeing as I had it inserted today, but I can tell you about my day. Warning: the insertion process is painful. Especially if you aren't given any medication to help dilate the uterus or to manage the pain. It really hurt when the instrument measure the uterus is inserted and then again when kyleena is actually inserted. It's almost like a big deep breath and then one more big deep breath and then it's over. Afterward I had horrible cramping for about 5 minutes and then that dissipated. I had contractions for an hour and intense cramping the rest of the day. It's all manageable, you will survive it I promise and it's worth it. The worst part is insertion and that lasts for two mins!!"


"I gave the rating some points because it does control birth and I was given the pill to stop my irregular heavy bleeding because I am severely anemic and needing blood transfusions and it did stop the bleeding. However, the side affects are horrible. I'm always nauseated especially when I first take it, I feel sick like I'm coming down with the flu all day, I get bad headaches every night after taking them, and I'm extremely depressed and Moody. Ready to snap about every little thing. I've only been on it a little over two weeks but I am making a appointment with my Dr to change this pill or have surgery for my fibroids instead. I can't deal with this pill."


"Zyrtec made me so sleepy I could barely perform my job. Also felt sluggish and dangerous while driving. All I could think of all day was 'I need to go to sleep'..."


"Started taking Contrave Monday March 28, woke up today March 31 with the worst headache I have ever had and nausea so bad it felt like the nori virus. I do not recomend this product. I feel a little better now at lunchtime, all I feel like eating is soup"


"I've been taking these since October this year and all I keep getting is headaches, which keep giving me pain in my eyes and bellyaches and feeling sick. Doctor said it's fine."


"The depression, feelings of worthlessness, suicidal thoughts and chronic anger have all eased somewhat since I started taking Celexa (10mg). I've been on it for about two months and have noticed a marked difference. Sleeping okay after insomnia at first. No decrease in sex drive (male), but definite decrease in ability. Hoping that doesn't last. Although some days I feel like my old self, mostly I feel better. Life has become more clear to me, my relationship with my wife appears to be improving, and this has allowed me to begin forgiving myself. Long road ahead. I wish you all the best."


"Lost 9 lbs first week using every-other-day diet 5'9, 195, female, 52. Second week I was on vacation in the gastronomical capital of the world, Paris. Went off diet and enjoyed pastries, sauces, etc, but in smaller quantities. Gained only 2 lbs. I am back home and restarting EOD diet, am very optimistic. A good example of how it works. When I order Japanese food, usually get a sushi deluxe and finish most of it. On Belviq, I can eat only half. It essentially cuts your appetite. Amazing."


"I have been out of work for summer ti.e and my back and legs were hurting sciatica  nerve really hurt going down my right leg.Anyway I went to doctor about that and my weight because I been kinda laying around for a few months,I told she gave my Medici e for my back and for weight she perspective me phentermine 37.5 so when I got home I took one with glass of water with pill. I had7 more bottles of water through out the day 6am peed like there was no Tomm. So the next 3 days I drink 8 bottles of water a day with pill in the mornings around 8am . 5 days later I weighed myself and I'm 185.6 August 1st 194.8 and August 5th 185.6. This medicine really is a miracle  pill glad I do I d it

 Thank you who ever invented this I will share my story at"


"Used the one day ovule pack a couple years ago and had no problem. This time I used 3 day cream... Worst feeling ever. I thought my insides were on fire or bleeding. It will

Make you cry yourself to sleep from the pain.

Never again. NEVER. Remove this product from

The market."


"This is the second round of taking Boniva tablets.  I had significant improvement, such that I could quit taking it after 8 months.  Two years later, my bone density results indicated that I was again starting to lose bone density so am on boniva again.  I responded well and quickly, but I think I quit taking it too soon.  I am taking the once monthly tablet and the first three months, each time, I had really bad muscle pain in my back for two days after taking the pill, but since I knew that was one of the possible side effects, I weighed the benefits against the muscle pain and chose to continue taking it.  I have been on Boniva this round for nine months now, and I no longer have the muscle pain or any other side effects."


"I got Implanon inserted in January of 2009 after I had my son. I weighed roughly 200 lbs then. I breastfed for 7 full months and lost about 20 lbs in doing so, and I had NO periods at all during that time. I am closing in on the halfway point of having this in and I do get quite a bit of dark spotting and irregular periods now with cramping like I used to get when I was on no birth control. I have PMDD, so my psych doctor always has me on some antidepressant. I am on Wellbutrin now and have been since October of 2009. I am now down to 148 lbs. I haven't been this thin since I was in my early 20's (I'm 33). I do walk and watch what I eat, but nothing extreme, and nothing unusual. I'm now getting sore breasts and hoping that the next 18 months go okay."


"I've had one back surgery so far, a L5 S1 fusion which didn't work and I'm in alot of pain. I have tried many other pain medications, narcotic and non-narcotic to try to manage my pain, along with acupuncture and physical therapy. Finally my doctor gave me Opana (extended and immediate release) and I get such wonderful much needed pain relief from them. I still get some breakthrough pain but these work so much better than anything else I have tried, including oxycontin, and I'm so thrilled."


"I have had Nexplanon since October of 2016. Shortly after I got it I had a light period/spotting and then I have had no periods since November. It's been 4 months with no bleeding which is great. However I don't like not knowing when it will start or if it will ever regulate. I am a sensitive and emotional person by nature, but for the first 2-3 months I was on this I was extremely hormonal and moody and almost no sex drive.  I am still more hormonal than normal but it has decreased some and levelled out. Also the my sex drive is still lower than normal but has come back and levelled out as well.I was considering getting it taken out before my moods and sex drive returned closer to normal. I recommend trying this, but give it time."


"Took it 2 times and it gave me chest pain, nervousness and could not sleep.  Stopped taking it."


"25 mgs took away the shakes and sweats and helps greatly with anxiety and isn't sedating. It works within hours. This is the medicine to take for withdrawal and anxiety!"


"I took my first Depo shot in February of this year and for the first month I didn't have any side effects, so I thought it was great, but then came the abnormal bleeding. I literally had spotting from March to June. It was so miserable, even after it wore off it was still happening. Finally just this month (yesterday) my period came back normally. Also, I had really bad acne the whole time it was in my system when normally I don't have acne at all and I don't just mean a couple of pimples...it was like deep acne which left me with scars on my face. Other than those two side effects Depo is pretty awesome as I didn't get pregnant and didn't have to remember to take a pill. I'm now on Ortho Tri-Cyclen and seeing how that works out."


"Cellcept works for many with Myasthenia Gravis, but not all.  Thank God it has worked for me.  I would be taking huge amounts of steroids or some other even more potent immunosuppressents if it was not for Cellcept.  Thank you Roche."


"I've  had chronic  hives for years and until  a doctor  in the  emergency room found  exactly what  to do.. within  2 hours,  it was gone. She hooked  me up to  an IV and gave me a high dose of steriods, not the medrol  dose pack. 20 MG 3 times a day  (after I went  home)but she also  gave me Zyrtec  10 mg, and Prilosec. Apparently the Prilosec  helps also. But I still  get hives every  2 months. When I get  hives, I welt up with a rash from  head to toe,  my skin is red as can be,  and it burns badly and  itches , also take lukewarm  baths with a lot of  Epsom salt,and the soap I use for hives attack is home made lye soap! It must be  home made, I'm  curious about  how much Zyrtec  can you  take within 24 hr. Period safely"


"I just want to add that after the absolute HELL involved with METHADONE WITHDRAWAL symptoms I have experienced over the years trying to get off many times over a 30 year period, I have went 8-10 days with NO SUBS at all and I can say with experience and absolute honesty, the WD symptoms with SUB WD is truly nothing compared to methadone WD. No comparison whatsoever. An article in my local newspaper from a Doc who dispenses SUBS claims it non-addictive. Nonsense, but I agree if you want to get off it appears like a walk in the park."


"Took this for a month and had no side effects was doing great. Then when I started the second month I broke out in a  horrible rash with aching joints and swelling in my feet and then it slowly progressed to arms. I ran a low grade fever...I was  miserable! I was so hoping this would work for me. I just can't understand after taking a whole month why it took so long for side effects to show up. I  would've rated this to 10 a month ago!"


"This is in regards to my 83 year old father in law (FIL) and his taking pramipexole. He was switched to this med from ropinerole due to the same issues I am about to discuss.

The fine print of side effects are what he, and consequently my husband and I are now dealing with. "...strong urges (such as increased gambling, increased sexual urges)..."

Oh boy, this doesn't even come close. He does not see the problem, but when he is on either of these meds he is so far past being a dirty old man, I am shocked he's not been arrested yet. He is also belligerent and cannot be reasoned with. I am in the process of trying to get him changed again to something else.

So, just a warning, if anyone sees this in yourself or someone else taking this."


"Been on Trinessa for 8 years for mild acne and birth control. At first it helped with my acne significantly, but it also made me gain 15 lbs (even though I was working out like usual); I feel like the medication decreased my exercise tolerance and motivation. Now that I'm in PA school my acne has returned.

Part of the weight gain was in my breasts, but also every where else. It also worsened my PMS symptoms, making me more emotional and irritable. Not fun to feel like you're always in a bitchy mood.

Overall, it did its job, helped with my acne (at first), and was cheap, but the weight gain and worsening PMS symptoms were not fun. I recently switched to Implanon because I hate taking daily pills and want something more long-term."


"I have been taking this medication since I was 19 due to panic attacks, anxiety & dissociation that came from my brother being diagnosed with a terrible mental health disorder. Since taking it, It's worked like a charm, I'm now 25 and am still on the medication. This SSRI is so mild and gentle & I have 0 side effects. Please try this medication! My panic attacks are gone, my anxiety is minimal and my dissociation has disappeared. Please don't be ashamed to take something your brain may need. I'm now a Registered Nurse & I'm so calm and happy and have my life back from anxiety and panic. Please give this a try! Oh and I'm currently on 20mg. Also, remember there is always hope. Praying for everyone who reads this."


"There is a worse tasting medication than this one called FLEET. There is no way around the foul taste of moviprep, don't sip it try not to taste between gulps. Wash your mouth out with clean water after each 250m/l glass and chew a peppermint gum to take away the taste."


"Seroquel has helped me better than any other medicines for sleep and some of my bipolar problems. I highly recommend it."


"I was given a 5 day script - 750mg 1/day. On the 4th day I started getting pain in my thighs and legs but attributed it to random aches and pains. Unfortunately that wasn't true, and it was from this horrible Satan antibiotic. On day 5 I started having body aches 100x worse then when I had the flu. What was extremely painful were my legs. I couldn't even get to a standing position without almost crying because it hurt so bad. Then I had joint pain in my calves, ankles and feet. I pray this is temporary eventhough i have yet to read a review where the person had temporary pain. This is so scary I am crying because I am 36 yrs old with a newborn and toddler and can't be crippled forever. I wish I would read a review where it was temporary."


"Before this, I'd been ineffectively diagnosed and treated for ADHD and recurrent depression. I've taken this medication for only four days following a bipolar II re-diagnosis, but despite this, I feel much better than I had on Prozac. My combination of irritability, depression, lack of motivation, and suicidal/homicidal ideation (in the form of intrusive mental images) has vanished, and I find it much easier to talk to people and look them in the eye again. I'm taking 200mg tablets twice a day and initially noticed mild dizziness, headache, and sleepiness, but these quickly vanished. The only persistent symptoms have been hardly perceptible ringing in the ears and lowering in the pitch at which I hear sounds, esp. familiar songs."


"Just started Mobic this week and I've already gained 4 minutes back on my nightly walk.  I'm 32 and suffer from severe osteoarthritis in my hips.  I haven't noticed much change in my swelling , but am already sleeping for longer periods of time."


"I have arthritis in my neck, back and knees I also have chronic pain from repeated abdominal surgeries, I have muscular pain too. Voltaren emulgel is amazing. My son played hockey to a Jr A level and had to quit due to chronic knee pain from arthritis (he is only 23) and it has helped us both a great deal. We have had no side effects and we use it for major flare-ups as it is not intended for long term daily use. We each get a big tube, even though some might find it pricey, you don't have to use a lot it lasts a long time. The relief it provides is priceless. You should not take it with oral anti-inflammatories and ask a doctor before use if you have any medical conditions and/or take medications (even natural remedies). Great product."


"I have autism spectrum disorder/schizophrenia  an this stops me from getting overly angry or aggressive"


"I've been on Yaz for a year and a half.  This pill for real ruined my skin.  I have acne scars that will never go away.  I hate it.  I wish in the early months when it was ruining my skin that I had decided to stop taking it. Instead I read the reviews and thought if I just give it enough time things will improve. They didn't and now I'm stuck on the pill  that's still giving me acne (albeit not as bad as before) too scared to stop.  I feel like I'm being held hostage by Yaz.   It also gives me my period two weeks out of the month.  Worst decision of my life.   I've never posted on something like this before – but the experience was so awful I thought I had to warn others.  My advice is to listen to your body and if it's not working STOP!"


"This medicine has made more anxious than I was before. It is also keeping me awake at night. After talking to my doctor about it. He doubled my prescription. I am switching doctors."


"I have had herpes since 10 years old or so. I didnt know then that there was a medicine for this. I have had outbreaks during whole of my life until I was 26 and googled the medicine for herpes. I doctor prescribed me Valtrex after this and its the best medicine I have ever taken (accept antibiotics). This was life changing for me and the best option. I don't take it daily though. Whenever I feel that an outbreak is coming I take 2x500 mg and the herpes disappears in a few hours. Thanking the chemists that found this this.

Happy new years!"


"This is the only sleep aid that has ever worked for me. I get a good full night sleep, I wake up refreshed and not groggy. Bless the makers of this medication, you have literally changed my life. I used to sleep 15 to 45 mins a night, now at 6 - 8 hours of sleep. My blood pressure has come down, I no longer battle depression and fatigue, and I am productive at work!"


"I used concerta for my ADD and it worked pretty good.  It gave me a little boost and helped me concentrate better but it kind of just felt like I was on a controlled form of caffeine. The side effects were a lack of hunger, mood swings, and the crash was terrible. I felt tired and got in a terrible mood.  So it does help I'm not going to lie but I have since switched to another medicine because the side effects were too much for me."


"A doctor in the ER prescribed me 200 mg of Provigil when I was first diagnosed with Narcolepsy. It didn't seem to have any effect on me at all. Then I went to see my sleep doctor and he prescribed me 250 mg of Nuvigil. It finally allowed me to stay awake for an entire day. But if I went out somewhere I would be able to come home and take a nap and be fully awake again. Taking that with Xyrem makes me feel 98%..not quite 100, but still pretty great."


"I have been taking this drug for years for restless leg syndrome and it is fabulous.  I could not sit through a movie at a theatre without having to get up and stand at the door or at against a wall within the first quarter of the show.  My legs also kept me up at night.  I was taking a full mg at night and one another in the day but the dr cut me down to 1/2 in the day and 1/2 in the evening-not as effective but apparently this can be a very addictive"


"I am hypertensive and have been on hydrochlorothiazide 25mg for 2 yrs, and at 12.5mg for 1 yr before that.  For the last yr I have had severe leg cramps, urinating every half hour with extreme pressure,  my hair is thinning and a rash developed along my hair line above my forehead and my body temp would drop significantly to 95 so my husband would make hot drinks and wrap me in blanket.   On top of that my blood pressure went up.  A dr where I'm vacationing cut the med back to 12.5mg and from the first  day my pressure is normal, my body temp has stabilized, with no drops. The dr here said too much of this med wipes out potassium and since reducing to 12.5mg, in 4 days I feel much better"


"Have had this almost 5 years now, Ive been terrific on it.  Had massively heavy bleeding prior so much so I could not leave the house without a baby nappy for a pad, for real hey, at 45 at the time I was over that.  They wouldnt do a hysterectomy. They offered the Mirena and I was skeptical. I have had a great run, no periods for 4.5 years at least - love that. No side effects, no moods, no bloating - NOTHING.  Im due now to have it out and I tell you what, Im getting another."


"I started taking Glipizide ER initially with instructions to take it only if my blood glucose level was 180 or higher.  I did not have to take it every day, but took it several times a week. Then I was started having a hard time controlling my daily glucose levels. My Hg A1c was higher, so the instructions were changed to 2 in the a.m. and 1 at night.  I purchased the medication from a different source and it was a larger pill with now Glipazide XL instead of ER.  I have experienced a number of side effects and feel worse with it than before I started taking it.  The longer I have taken it the worse I feel.  I feel drugged, want to sleep all the time, have a slight headache, more thirsty, constipation on occasion, dry eyes, and more.  Yuck!"


"Adding 10mcg of Cytomel to my T4 medicine was just what my body needed to clear up those lingering hypothyroid symptoms that just wouldn't go away, no matter how good my lab numbers looked or other healthy habits I developed.  Doctors seem really hesitant to prescribe it, but if you're hypothyroid and T4 alone isn't working, your body just might need some T3."


"Been on it for three days I am starting to feel good again . first day was sick to my stomach and had very nervous feeling but second day was better it makes you sweat really easy but worth it so far I feel like getting back to my old self happy again making small steps but really is working with little side effects after two days. very hopeful!!!"


"Male with genital herpes.  One valacyclovir hcl 500mg tablet per day.  Never tested one way or another but the doctors indicated the patient is the better judge of the better treatment.  The option exists to only take the medicine at the time of an outbreak but the suppression works well without obvious side effects.  Best guess 10 years worth of suppression treatment without obvious side effects.  And for those rating the drug with a low score please do research on the herpes and valacyclaovir/ Valtrex / Acyclovir.  Acyclovir is the least cost 2-3 X a day option but Valtrex (or the generic Valtrex) is a once a day option at a higher cost.  Herpes is managed, not cured.  Occasionally I forget to take the medicine without issue."


"I have been spotting for over 30 days."


"I've only had it a week, so what I can say is that the insertion was pretty painless for me personally. I'm 22, have never had kids, and I was not on my period at the moment of insertion. The process itself took about 5 min, and then I was ready to go. I spotted throughout the day, but had no cramps. In fact, I was out riding my bicycle through town in the next few hours or so."


"I took it one day and had to stop.  Didn't read the pamphlet and I took it before I went to bed.  Not for me since I have osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease with back muscle spasms.  I also have thyroid, vertigo, sinus problems, stomach and bowel issues.  I have been on pain killers for my pain for over 10 years, so I was afraid that this medication was going to not mix well with my medicines.  But, the next day, my right ear was completely blocked, I had a headache with fuzziness.  So weak I had to take the day off of work and go back to bed, slept all day.  My face was a gray color and my eyes looked like I was in pain.  I drank a lot of water to flush this one pill out of me and felt much better. "


"I was prescribed this birth control due to my agonizing and crippling cramps caused by my period. It DOES help with my cramps, but I bleed two times a month, which makes me wonder if it's even worth it. This is my first time taking birth control so I  did unfortunately end up going to planned parenthood, due to my lack of knowledge when it comes to this sort of thing. I ended up going back to planned parenthood and complaining about my nearly constant period I was experiencing. She dismissed me and told me I was taking it incorrectly. I made sure to take it at the same time every single day for a month, but to no avail. I do have clearer skin and no noticeable weight gain, but I do not regularly check my weight."


"Helps me have less panic attacks which helps me be less violent. No more non-stop fighting."


"At first I had the Paragard for four months and it was excruciatingly painful. Come to find out, I have Endometriosis and that's why I was in so much pain. My doctor prescribed me Nuvaring as treatment for my Endometriosis and as birth control. So far, I love it. I keep it in continually, so I don't get periods. The only downside is it makes me very nauseous when I first put a new one in. Other than that, I love that I don't have to remember to take it everyday and my sex drive hasn't changed a bit."


"Did what it was supposed to do, i.e. I didn't get pregnant and I was sexually active the whole time I was on it. Also, I don't believe I had the single zit for the whole year and a half I was on it. Nice!

However...

I experienced a lot of very annoying headaches while taking Ocella. They were stubborn too, wouldn't go away if I took an Aleeve.

Also, weight gain definitely happened. I went up 2 full cup sizes and "filled out" in general. I would say about 8lbs or so. (With little to no change in my diet/ lifestyle)

Also, I feel that Ocella increased my anxiety and depression. It also affected my sex drive and level of lubrication.

Everyone's body is different, hard to say if symptoms were from Ocella or unrelated."


"My daughter is getting her 2nd implant next week.  She received her first at age 8 and it has worked great.  Her bone age has not changed in 6 months!!!  We have had good luck with it and recommend."


"Insomnia due to Fibromyalgia! I have been prescribed Trazodone for the past 6 years.  Limited drowiness in am (cup of coffee helps alleviate this problem. Yes, bad breath in morning and dry mouth, but I SLEEP! I am at a low dose and it still works great (75 mg).  I take it with a low dose of Savella to manage my pain.  Working well."


"Methadone is a very good pain reliever. I use it for nerve pain and tinosinovitis and haven't found anything better. Unfortunately, I changed from a doctor to a clinic and my new practitioner lowered my dose by 20 mg per day, which put me back to not using my hands very much. "


"I got the implant a bit ago, and have had ZERO negative side effects besides the awesome no more menstrual cycle! The reviews of endless spotting, weight gain, and acne have not been true for me at all. I put off getting the implant a long time from fear stemming from bad reviews, so I decided to throw my good experience in the hat for perspective!

Im one of the 1:3 who it stopped my period quickly after having it put in. The bruise on my arm was there for about a week, and my very mild hormonal acne cleared up about two weeks into having it. Most importantly, it has helped even out my energy throughout the month.

I am a 24 year old graduate student with a history of ovarian cysts and adult onset mild acne."


"I developed terrible depression taking this medication. The first month and a half were fine, even energizing. I actually slept less and felt more alert the first few weeks.The first two nights I took the pill I only slept 4 hours, and woke up sweating and then couldn't sleep the rest of the night. This side effect went away, and then all was pretty normal for awhile. Then I felt myself slowly slipping into a funk. It started with a negative attitude towards things I used to enjoy, and progressed into terrible depression.  I suspected the pill, and the day after the 3 months ended, I felt immediately better and happy again. It was like day and night. I went back to Nuvaring after this experience."


"Giving this medicine to my 1 yr old and has had nothing but diarrhea and a tore up bottom.  "


"I am able to fall asleep and stay asleep and feel refreshed when I wake up now."


"It significantly improved my mother's quality of life. She is a heart and renal patient and due to low blood pressure, she was always feeling dizzy and was unable to carry out simple tasks at home. She was always sitting or lying down.

Since this medication was started she has improved alot without experiencing any side effects. Positive result with this medication. It should be licensed."


"Dexedrine was very helpful in treating my narcolepsy. It is dependable without making me nervous. I am able to have a better attention span too! I can sit confidentiality at my desk or be in social situations and have confidence that I will not be falling asleep while someone is talking to me again! Dexedrine is a great medicine for narcolepsy."


"I have had Paragard for a year and a half. When it was inserted, I did have pain but that was mainly just strong cramping.  I don't remember really bleeding afterwards. For those that say they have the worst pain in their life during insertion is probably because of the way their cervix sits. My DR explain that to me. Because a week before my period is supposed to start I get these horrible stabbing pains that are sometimes unbearable. They aren't constant and have actually lessened over time. My periods have actually gotten lighter only lasting like 4 days.. until now. My last period was like two weeks ago and then all of the sudden this week I started bleeding. I haven't read any reviews on this. So we will see what happens."


"Ok an update on my Botox treatment , close to 3 weeks since I had this done , it kicked in faster than expected and what a relief to not wear pads for the first time in years and the urge to go has basically gone and now I can sleep all night , a Huge Huge plus , now what many call the down side to the botox is the self cathing , for me I don't see this as a real down side , it takes just seconds to cath and its no big deal to me , it is such a small price to pay for the huge benefits , but thats just my opinion , cath 5 or 6 times a day , or tinkle every 30 minutes and constant leaking , I'll take cathing hands down"


"Morphine Sulfate ER 15 mg.
I have been using this for approximately 6 months. I find that many of the side effects listed have become apparent to me.
I do experience: shakiness, constipation, elevated liver enzymes, difficulty urinating, uncontrollable sleepiness, blurred vision, sensitivity to bright lights at nighttime, including some indoor lighting. In addition, I suffer from stomach pain, feel lethargic at times, memory loss, lack of desire to socialize, depression, and other minor events that I did not have prior to taking morphine."


"Turns out I jumped the gun in touting  xifaxan as a potential prednisone replacement for flare remission - at least on it's own. The initial symptomatic relief continued but hit a plateau, requiring the addition of a corticosteroid. So my Dr. additionally put me on entocort ec, but this flare remains stubborn. No longer willing to suffer, I requested prednisone. Day 3 and striking improvements. I will taper off the pred using entocort to reap the corticosteroid benefits while minimizing the nasty side-effects. But because Xifaxan is so well tolerated, I stayed on it and will continue - probably even after a hopefully successful taper off the pred and entocort. I'm curious as to whether Xifaxan can be used in conjunction with probiotics."


"I switched from Zyprexa to Latuda about 2 months ago. At first, I was having a little bit of trouble staying asleep. Now, I feel much more energized when I wake up. It keeps symptoms at bay. I was also able to lose almost 50 pounds (through diet and exercise). It is possible to lose weight on this drug as you are not constantly thinking about food and feeling sluggish. Definitely recommend for those looking for an alternative."


"I took an allergy shot almost a month ago. The doctor also gave me Hydroxyzine to complete the treatment. My allergy finished, however my depression got worse and it makes me sleep the whole day. I can't function! I don't feel
like doing anything. After I take my daughter to school I go back to sleep for 2 to 4 hrs, and in the afternoon I take another 3 to 4 hr. nap. It's hard."


"Mylan now owns Denavir and they have jacked up the price to US$1000 a tube.  Not worth it.  The patent will expire in 2020.  I have stop using it even though my insurance covers this for an $30 co-pay.

I have tried taking L-lysine and vitamin C during an outbreak. They worked almost as well,

In the US,the over-counter Abreva works as well for me.  It cost at most $15 a tube.

If you are outside of the US, you can easily get generic Acyclovir 5%  for less than $10 a tube.

Try to reduce stress in your life, exercise and eat well.  You will probably get less occurences."


"This one is good for me."


"I started taking Effexor following an unexpected divorce that left me feeling a significant grief and anxiety for my children's future. I never had suicidal thoughts before, during or after taking this drug.  I took it for 2 years and I don't know if it helped me, or if it was the meditation (Qigong)  or acceptance and reflection.

Some side effects included increased libido, occasional little spasms of the diaphragm muscle (at the base of the lungs), and strange and vivid dreams.  Missing only one dose sent me into what is known as "brain zaps", and feels just like electrical zaps in the brain, together with sensory dissociation. This is the main reason I was afraid to stop taking it."


"I was given Yaz because of my PMDD and misplaced ovaries that made ovulation exceptionally painful.  My friend and her mother were instantly concerned because of my friend's bad experience with Yaz.  She had migraines, anxiety and gained a lot of weight on it.  I fared much better than my friend.  My acne didn't go away, but it's not AS bad.  My ovaries aren't hurting nearly as much, I don't have anymore cramps, my mood swings are much more manageable, and my periods aren't all over the map anymore (the doctor actually laughed when I showed him the calendar I used to track it!) I have gained weight on Yaz.  I'm going to guess I've gained about 1/2 a pound, and that is in my boobs.  I am finally out of an A cup and I am thrilled about it!"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"I was on a robust regimen (for 8 years) that was working great, but seemed like a heavy load (2 x per day, multiple pills...) and what attracted me was the once per day option and "easier" effects on my biology. I began taking Genvoya and, unfortunately, lasted only 2 weeks. My fingers were tingly & going numb, my heart rate was stressed, intense fatigue began to be a problem, muscle aches and then my sternum started to hurt . My doc let me know if Genvoya proved not to work for me that I could easily go back to my previous med combo. I chose to do go back and VOILA!, I feel 100% better and all side affects are subsiding or are gone after only 2 days. For me, I felt like I was taking poison - was this really researched?"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I have taken Pradaxa for a year now.  I've had no side effects, and compared to Coumadin it's great.  Taking Coumadin, I had to constantly adjust the dosage because I had only one protime in six months that showed the proper clinical result.  With Pradaxa, there is no need for the constant blood testing, no side effects for me, and no reason not to take it."


"I have been prescribed this for anxiety related to kidney failure. I did find that a 30mg dose did calm me down however, it has not helped much when I need to sleep."


"I was prescribed this medicine for frequent migraines.  The only bad experience I have had with it is a tingling sensation in my hands at times.  It is not unbearable or any reason for me to stop taking the medication.  I have been on the medication for a few months and have only had two migraines since I started the medicine."


"Never had been constipated before first time,  took 2 pills, nothing the same night until early the next morning, worst stomach cramps ever, nausea, light headedness, diarrhea. Never again!"


"So far I can say I've been pretty happy about this birth control I had taken it 1 month then I forgot to pick up my other pack so I had to wait another month to get back on it. The first month I was super hungry and just ate everything. Gained like 5lbs. But this month I don't feel any diet change and I have lost those 5 lbs. My period was strange. 2 days of brown discharge. Can't really complain though. I get less of those really huge balls of acne (the ones where nothing will come out but its the size of 5 pimples). My breasts do feel bigger and I think I'm more emotional but it's hard to tell because I've been dealing with a lot lately. I'm fairly happy so far. "


"I've been on saxenda since Nov 14.
I am pretty proud of myself and I've lost 5 lbs. so far.
Since starting on saxenda I have been trying to exercise more.  I am a caretaker for my husband so I really have not been able to go to the wellness center 3 times a week to work out.  Maybe 2 times so far and right now I'm dealing with recovering from surgery myself.  I'm eating better but haven't gotten completely on a regular diet regimen.  I try not to stress about it and take it a day at a time. At least I'm losing and not gaining."


"Works fine for me after 1 month using 3 gm daily but side effect was bad . Back and muscle pain. I can't move from pain."


"This medicine works like a miracle. It keep me very stable, I haven't got major mood swings anymore. With Seroquel I feel very stable and happy. I also take Depakote."


"I'm getting close to my sixth month on this birth control and I have some good and some bad things to say about it. My acne has cleared up a lot and my periods are lighter. On the contrary, I get my period about 4 days early. My breasts have gotten much larger and are constantly in pain. I also feel extremely depressed. This pill is free which is really nice, but I'm thinking about trying to switch to a pill that doesn't make me feel so down all of the time."


"I am a heart patient and been taking Pradaxa for about a month now, I take 150mg twice a day. Every time I take this pill I have a severe case of acid reflux and heart burn. Nothing seems to help relieve the burning. I also have ulcers in my stomach and it always makes me feel nauseated. I had been using Coumadin since 2001 and had a lot of bruising and bleeding problems. I believe Pradaxa would be good if it wouldn't be so harsh on the stomach and esophagus."


"I have had this birth control for almost 3 years. When I first got it, I had a period for 3 months straight. Then I started missing periods and have pregnancy symptoms but no pregnant. My breasts are always tender. My weight gain just in the last three months is TERRIBLE. My mood swings are too. I cry over everything. I get terrible panic attacks and black out. I get light headed and nauseous. I have days where I just want to be in bed all day and lately it's been almost everyday. It is making my depression and anxiety so much worse. And my period is so irregular. This was the worst decision of my life. I need this out of me ASAP. I just don't have health insurance right now and obamacare denied me."


"Switched from Risperdal to treat anxiety and irritability related to depression.  Once I worked up to 10mg dose, I developed a sort of stutter, caused by an inability to move my tongue correctly.  Dropping back down to 5mg made that problem disappear quickly.  Discontinued taking drug due to weight gain (10-15 lbs.)."


"I started Pristiq a few months ago. It has been great. I feel like a different person. The only side effect is not being able to have a orgasm. But then my doctor told me to take one every other day. So on the days I don't take it I can achieve a orgasm. On the days I take it I can't."


"Been taking januvia 100 mg a day for 12 days and it has just started to work really well
Blood sugar is 6.9 mmol at mid day
Very pleased and I have no side effects
Fortunately in England diabetics get there meds free on nhs"


"I would NEVER recommend this birth control to anyone. I had it for a year straight! With the feeling of being pregnant. Boobs constantly hurt, always cramping, migraines, exhausted everyday, mood swings and zero sex drive. I would have rather been pregnant. So not worth it. Much rather remember a pill everyday!"


"I had a good experience on this drug.

I only had two side effects: Dry mouth/metallic taste & dark urine. But I did feel a bit nauseous for my very first pill.

My reason for taking this medicine was cleared in 3 days, but I took it for the complete 7 days as instructed by my doctor."


"I have 6 kids.All with Adhd/Autisum. Clondine was a god sent to my kids....we tried so many types and doses of meds....this has been the best...thank you"


"Took Zoloft about 12 years ago for approximately two years.  Within days of taking it my mood and overall attitude improved very  much for the better.  I was able to tolerate and enjoy things that used to set me off.  I had absolutely no side effects for at least a year, then I started to have very slight sexual side effect but nothing that I could not live with. I got off the medicines after about a year and a half and all has been well.  I was happy and content for over ten years.  Recently I noticed that I am very anxious and intolerant of people and situations just like I was years ago. I am now back on 50mgs and hope that it is as successful again as it was then."


"Had Skyla for 4 months and I like it so far. My only bad experience was the side effects once the iud was inserted. I had terrible cramps and bled non-stop for a month and a half and had heard that these side effects will occur for the first 3 months, luckily mine was half that time. It was horrible but I pushed through it and haven't had problems since. I usually had heavy periods and now they're light. Unlike me, my sister had a better experience after her insertion and was cramping for 2 days and felt better after. Side effects vary but I'm happy with my iud. The insertion wasn't bad at all since my doctor gave me misoprostol, ibuprofen and was on my period so my uterus was very relaxed for the procedure. I'm 19 and haven't had kids."


"I have  been diagnosed with ADD . I have always pushed myself to get good grades and to take as many AP and honors classes as I can handle. I enjoy learning about new things; however, my lack of focus got in the way of my learning. It bothers me when people say ADD/ADHD is made up. I know that people who don't have this disorder can't truly understand what it's like. Without adderall my mind is foggy and I can't take the fog away to learn about the things that I love. All my friends know that I have a strong passion for physics and astronomy, but it's very hard for me to pick up a book without forgetting most of what I read after I finished it. On adderall I feel like the fog fades always and my mind is like a clear sunny day. Oh how I wish that I didn't have to take this every day and just naturally be as focused. I am just an 18 year old who is trying to pursue her dreams, but without this medication I'm not sure how I can get through college to learn what I love. I can now look through my telescope at the stars without the clouds getting in the way."


"I have had feelings of moodiness, irritability, snappiness, and slight depression since my children were born. I cast it aside, for FOUR YEARS, thinking I was just nuts and hormonal. After talking to my OB/Gyn about these issues on multiple visits, she suggested I try celexa.

I have been on 10mg for one week. The first two days were the worst: headache, nauseated, and diarrhea. I've also been slightly tired, and have had a bit of insomnia.

However, I've caught myself SMILING all of the time. My chest no longer fees tight. I'm enjoying and embracing motherhood, and feel moments of euphoria. I'm hoping my body adjusts accordingly to the medication within the next few months."


"In early November 2015, I started breaking out in unexplained hives.  It started with huge welts larger than my palm, and I'd get them all over my body, some small, some big.   From my scalp to the bottom of my feet, welts have shown up, and my lips and fingers have swollen so badly.

Zolair has made a marked difference for me.  It hasn't completely cleared me up, but the amount of hives have dramatically decreased.  I still get angioedema though, but I don't panic like when it first stared happening.  I'm hoping as time goes on 1 - the hives will just go away completely (haha we all with for that, right?) and 2 - if the hives don't go away the shot will continue to lessen the severity of the breakouts."


"It is listed as one of the most important meds in history.

It is considered extremely safe and the pharmacist who developed it for heart disease won the Nobel Prize.  It has been tested and tested since 1960 and is considered the least side effect med for angina, hypertension, performance anxiety, essential tremors and general outward physical symptoms or anxiety (leg shakes, sweating, etc.)

It is one of the best and safest drugs ever designed for moderate anxiety and to prevent heart problems."


"I've been on Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 years now and I've loved it. I haven't gained any weight, no acne breakouts and I haven't had a period in 2 years. Its been amazing. The only thing is I have some mild mood swings during my Week 3 and Week 4 of the pill and some breast tenderness. I originally got on the pill for my heavy period and severe PMS and I've had zero cramps and no bloating. Best birth control I've ever been on!"


"I recently switched from LoEstrin 21 to Trinessa. It has only been a month exactly, but I have zero complaints so far. Totally cleared all my acne that I continuously got from my last birth control pill and absolutely no breakthrough bleeding as well. I was nervous to switch after reading many negative reviews but it is the best switch I made. I am much happier on it, and haven't gained any weight on Trinessa."


"My husband takes this drug and at first it was a Godsend...now he has learned how to use it also to his advantage. He now takes it on rare occasions and it does not seem to make much difference if he drinks or not. This drug really only works if it is taken everyday at almost the same time...a day without and my husband can drink all he wants, with no side affects at all."