"I've been on Invokana for about 6.5 weeks and I am totally impressed.  I need to loose weight and with my use of Insulin it was impossible to loose weight as Insulin will cause you to gain belly fat. I also take Metformin HCL ER slow release switched to that 2 years ago because regular Metform caused diarrhea.

So far in the 6 weeks since I started I have lost 16 to 17 pounds.  I've had to order new clothes as everything is feeling like a sack.  I still take Metformin HCL ER, Glimepride and Insulin but have cut my daily use of Lantus by more than half.  Yes I drink a lot of water as it's important to avoid dehydration.  Yes I can get a yeast infection and find that if I use vasaline on my little toot toot that it prevents the infection."


"I had paragard put in 6 months after giving birth to my daughter that I conceived while on the pill. After being reassured many times that paragard was the best non hormonal option available, I had it placed in March 2014. Well here I am today, September 2017, recovering from surgery. I apparently got pregnant with the IUD still in place and miscarried 2 weeks ago. I just recently had a D&C performed and also a hysteroscopy to remove the IUD which become embedded in my cervix. Not sure how I was able to get pregnant and neither are the makers of paragard themselves. I have been in contact with the pharmaceutical reps and my story is a common occurrence to them. Save yourself the heartache, don't get one."


"Cystitis for what seems forever. Take Keflex 500mg. when an attack occurs. Told later by chemist who knew how often I get Cystitis, could go on preventative 250mg. daily so saw Dr. who said OK. After being months free, Dr.said no, go off it for a while. Three weeks later, worst dose of Cystitis ever. Luckily have Keflex on hand so along with Ural, will be seeing Dr. very soon. What's the risk of being on a preventative dose every day?"


"This has made my life a living hell I went to the gynacologist to see about me having my period for a month she suggested I get the shot and take pills and said it should be gone within 5-6 days. Well its been 3 weeks and its the most horrible feeling in the world to keep bleeding and I don't know why to have to wear pads everyday and change pants four times a day I just want to say forget it and get my uterus out I'm only 22 with no children"


"I recently went on QVAR to help control my moderate asthma. I felt the effects within the first week of use. I used to wheeze and cough with every weather change, laughing, or cheering at hockey games. Since starting, I have only had to use my rescue inhaler once. The only negative is that it is causing my voice to faulter and I have a sore throat sometimes. I will gladly take those small inconveniences for the overall benefits of this medicine."


"This is the first birth control and the only birth control I will ever try, I love it! I became sexually active about 9 months ago and decided to have the birth control at hand. I read all these reviews and became so scared but I'm glad I tried it for myself! Me and my boyfriend don't use condoms but I've taken my birth control on time every day at the SAME TIME. I have never had weight gain nausea or vomiting even in the beginning. I have had a pregnancy scare since I've been on it and I get my period every fourth week of my cycle. I will continue this medicine until I decide to have children. Also I've had bad acne for years and to be honest it hadn't all went away but it has not gotten worse at all."


"I took Trazadone to get off ambien.  Despite good reviews from other people, I had the worst reaction.  A horrible taste in my mouth, similar to when I took Lunesta, but this started a couple of hours after I took it, dry dry cottonmouth, extremely thirsty, and hardly any sleep.  I got up extremely congested and dinged out.  I stopped taking it immediately."


"My doctor recommended NuvaRing to me after I expressed my concerns of getting pregnant. After she explained how it works, I was happy to be on a low-maintenance birth control. In for 3 weeks, out for 1 week, use another ring for the next cycle. The first few months were GREAT! No mood swings, I feel great and for a long time I can predict when my menses will come (have been irregular from the start).

After a year, things changed. I started feeling depressed usually around the 3rd week (a week before my menses). I talked to my doctor and she put me on anti-depressant. Then I gained weight and have very bad case of acne on my face and back. And the mood swings were terrible. Now, it's been 6 months and I'm getting back to my pre-NuvaRing self."


"Incredible results. I have recently developed horrible fall allergies with the whole - sneezing, runny/stuff nose, watery/itchy eyes, cough, fatigue and everything else. I would need a new tissue every 5 minutes. I took one Xyzal at 5 PM on Tuesday and it cleared every single thing up. It didn't begin to fade until 12 AM on Wednesday. I absolutely love this little pill."


"I have received 36 infusions and from the 1st one, my progression stopped. My major side effect is extreme confusion. I feel as if I am going insane and taking my husband of 28 years with me. He is my biggest supporter, my hero, etc. I do not know how I would have made it the past 3 years without him. He is my translator because I get so confused I tell stories totally wrong, I talk backwards. I skip every other sentence but the thing I must keep remembering is that my MRI's have not changed from the day I started Tysabri. I am staying with it for 12 more months and hopefully my wonderful husband, doctor and I will survive this."


"I've been having a pretty heavy period for about 2 weeks now, where I actually still need to use tampons.  I've never experienced anything like this & plan on getting it removed asap.   Very unsatisified & can't stomach the thought of always bleeding like this.   It has made me so weak & the cramps have been nauseating.   Can't wait for this piece of garbage to be out!! "


"My doctor prescribed this Birth Control to me to help resolve the intense cramping and heavy bleeding I have on my period. I have been taking the pill for two days and I can already tell that this will be struggle. I have already started vomiting, getting headaches and nausea and like I said, it's only been a couple of days. Hoping that my experience gets better."


"I was on Nuvaring for a year and loved it! All hormones seemed to be balanced and I didn't gain any weight. I actually was able to lose. The ONLY reason I had to stop using Nuvaring was because it would fall out. For anyone interested in Nuvaring, I would recommend it."


"Interferon was the worst experience of my life. The side effects were so horrible and it never did anything good for my Hep C. After each 6 month protocol my blood work showed no effect on the  Hep C so at that time the only option was to do it again. But it never worked for me. Also I never had body pain before injecting Interferon and I still have it even after all these years later. I do not care for Interferon at all and looking back at when I was taking it, I really don't know how I did it."


"Okay so I'm 29 weeks pregnant. Started feeling slight itching around lady area. I've only had one YI before this and I was given meds from a dr, of course you can't take those while pregnant. So I was told to try the 7 day Monistat cream insert. NEVER AGAIN!!!! Put it in 30 mins ago, I'm currently in my bed with an ice pack between my legs to stop the awful pain! Immediate regret."


"Zomig has been a miracle for me.  I had debilitating migraines for twenty years and had given up on finding anything that would help me. In 1998 a new doctor prescribed Zomig and I have never had another debilitating migraine.  When I have health insurance it's great.  Without insurance, outrageously expensive, $240 per month. But I am scared to try a different medicine even though my insurance pushes for the change."


"I had use BC before. I stoped it because I was not sexually active anymore. I got the TLS this time, and can definitely see a few side effects on this three weeks. From lack of appetite,mood swings (also a anxiety attack while taking a class,NOT GREAT AT ALL);zero sex drive & migraine. My period during the first week went full for five days and spottting dark tone for a few days after too. Which is very irregular in my case. Everyone it's different, but I definitely don't see myself using them again."


"I have suffered with depression since I was 16. When I was 21 I started to experience anxiety which developed into a full blown panic disorder. I was afraid of driving, going to work, being with friends, almost anything made me experience horrible physical sensations. In September 2014 I was prescribed prozac this increased my anxiety so was given an anti psychotic which worked but I did not feel anything I felt like a zombie. 5 weeks into taking sertraline I haven't had a panic attack since the first week and when I do get anxiety it goes away quickly and is much less intense. It has given me my confidence back and lifted my mood. For anyone suffering with panic disorder I would recommend giving this a try. I'm on 50mg  a day."


"I had diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches and muscle pain. It did not control my blood sugar either. I never want to feel like that again. But on the other hand my husband is able to take it with no side effects and it keeps his blood sugar between 90 and 130."


"good"


"It helps my upper back pain a lot. Norco has been the only thing that has been able to help me. "


"I suffered terribly for years with ibs d. I had years of testing with no answers. After doing my own research, I found lotronex, then a doctor who prescribed it. I cannot function without it. My doctors call it, the most underprescribed drug in the world. I agree. Please, erase the fear and try thus drug. Your life is waiting."


"Very easy to follow recommended dosage and adherence with very little side effects.  Have had very successful results with regard to undetectable viral load and relatively high T-Cell count for a long period of time."


"Works best after a few doses."


"Omg! DO NOT GET IT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY. I got my first shot like 3 weeks ago and lost all sex drive and have been bleeding constantly. My partner and I use to sleep together every time we were together and now I can't because of this blood. My hair is falling out too, my face is breaking out, I feel cranky and have no energy, I have no sex drive and the bleeding. This man made drug is clearly no good for us women and should be taken off the shelf!!!"


"My skin was great before and after starting Alesse! I've had no weight gain and my periods are extremely light. I no longer need to use painkillers for menstrual pain and my moods have been stable."


"My panic disorder started very gradually. At first it was a slight panic that lasted for a min or two when I was driving, then it slowly intruded into my life. At some worst points I was unable to sleep for a week. I might be able to doze off for an hour or two, and then I'd wake up with a racing heart. Buspar helped at first, I was only on 5mg for five months, never went up in dose. After about 5 months, stressful events like job interviews pretty much made this med ineffective for me. I really liked this med as it had no side effects for me. No dizziness or nausea or "brain zaps". My doctor put me on Paxil instead. Just started it, but it seems to be working. My pulse is still about 20 beats above my normal rate, but it doesn't bother me."


"This has been good for losing weight. I was skeptical at first because of all of the reported side effects and the costs. I checked with my pharmacy and found that my insurance paid all but $50 for it and the manufacturer will send you a card to cover the rest. There was ZERO cost for me to try this. First, the side effects. I had them all. Tired, joint pains, back pain, feeling foggy... It was bad. Everything subsided within the first 2 weeks. The back pain still remains but not as bad. Now results. I started the drug on 4/9/2017 at 306 pounds. As of 7/10/2017 I am down to 278 pounds. I walk daily and don't feel like eating too much. My cravings for sugar, soda and fast food is all but gone. My weight loss is slowing now though."


"This medicine works great for cough.  I also have asthma which usually makes my cough worse.  This helps relieve the cough and reduce my asthma attacks due to the cough. It does make you sleepy and tired.  Just sleep it off."


"I'm a lesbian, so I don't take this to prevent pregnancy, but because my periods were lasting two weeks before.
Pros: my periods are regular and lighter, and my skin is completely clear.
Cons: I originally gained around 15 pounds (which I have since lost), and I have no sex drive whatsoever.

My breast size also increased from a D to a G, which I guess could be seen as a positive or negative.  I personally find it frustrating.  I am also very emotional, but I think that's just part of my personality and unrelated to the birth control."


"Excellent results"


"I have been on 10mg. of Lexapro for about 4 weeks. I think in the first few weeks it made my depression worse. I began to have very crazy scary thoughts. I held on, now I am just sort of o.k., I am having a few hours a day of feeling a lot of relief, but still the morning is a down hill slope. I am going to give it a few more weeks. My anxiety has gotten a bit better."


"I take Paxil 50mg for PTSD, OCD, anxiety and depression. No drug is a "wonderdrug" but for me, Paxil has been a life saver. No more night terrors, no more shaky hands and sweats. I have been able to function more normally than I have in years. No side effects that bother me."


"Had Mirena inserted Mar 15 hoping for a relatively low maintenance BC option. I had a very regular, 28 day cycle with 5-7 days of heavy bleeding. Insertion felt like a hard pinch. For the 2 weeks I had shooting, sharp pains that left me in a ball on the couch & w/ heavy bleeding. For the next 6 months I spotted or bled almost 3/4 weeks a month & had heavier bleeding for about 10 days during those 3 weeks. By Sept it seemed to finally settle into a 3.5 week cycle but bleeding would be heavy or have spotting for 10 days. Thanksgiving I started bleeding, & bled almost daily until I had it removed mid Jan 16. Day after removal, severe bleeding, giant clots even w/ being on mini-pill. Day 7 had to take progesterone to stop abnormal bleeding."


"I see a lot of mixed reviews on this. It's obvious this drug is EXTREMELY helpful on some and on others its completely ineffective, and can even do harm. My suggestion is to try it out for a month. If you don't feel the effects of it, try it for another month and if you still don't then switch to another drug. If you start feeling agitated by it, get off it immediately. For me strattera has worked wonders. I am 18 years of age, and have noticed the effects after my 4th week of taking it. My mind feels clearer, and I feel more motivated to focus on things I would usually find boring. The effects are reflected in my ACT score: my score has gone up a whole 6 points since first taking it. I wholeheartedly recommend strattera to anyone with ADD."


"I was diagnosed with acute laryngopharyngitis which inflamed my throat, tonsills, and mouth. My body didn't react to amoxicillin so I went a whole weekend in severe pain. Wentt to my docs office at 10am Monday, was hospitalized by 1pm, Solu Medrol by 2pm and pain free by 7pm. Over the course of three days I was very moody, stomach and chest pain, constipation, and never slept but once discharged after 3 days of treatment I was back to my old self within 48hours. The side effects are bad but the effects are heaven sent for pain and inflammation. I have heard the same about Multiple Sclerosis and gout sufferers. God bless you all!"


"Doctors are not sure what is wrong with me. My symptoms activate during the night, around 2 to 4am the pain in stomach sometimes boating and other times a burning sensation that feels Bentyl. I have had this medicine sitting on my coffee table for 3 days without taking it because I hate taking pills and I was waiting for another attack. Doc wanted me to take them 3 times a day. This morning at 6am I was having the pain. The pain in my back is 10 times worse then my stomach. So I took one Bentyl and within 10 mins the pain is gone. This was my first pill that I have taken that actually took the pain away. I have an attack about 3 days a week."


"I have always had bad sinusitis this time it lead to my ear, nose, throat and eyes. I had to do something I was prescribed Augmentin 875 mg bid 10 days. (I received Amox/Clav). It has not cleared anything up and not to mention tonight I have severe nausea and thrush. Luckily I have a prescription for nausea on hand. I do not recommend this medicine."


"I'm getting my Implanon taken out after three years. These three years have been a journey. First year, I had a period or spotting for a month straight! It was miserable then my period would come and go unexpectedly. Second year, I barely had a period at all! Which I liked but then again I got worried but eventually it came back. Now this year is the same, I would spot every now and then but never nothing serious. Over the three years, I went from weighing 120 to 141 so yeah you will gain weight mostly in the first year. But hey I have some meat on my bones now so I'm fine with the weight gain. Overall Implanon is a great birth control. I would recommend it every woman looking for a good birth control."


"I had an instant relief from pneumonia within 24hrs of taking the first 3 tablets of Cefixime. Thanks. "


"This pill did not work and I'm so upset. I took the pill within 3 hours of having sex and 2 weeks later my period did not show up. I took 2 tests and now I'm pregnant. I want my money back! Aftera does not work like Plan B."


"My pharmacy switched me from Yaz to Gianvi a few months ago. I have since gained 18 lbs in that short amount of time. I'm off of Gianvi now and noticed that my appetite decreased by half when I quit taking Gianvi. I also became more depressed with the medicine. I would just want to lay around all day. "


"I have been on Generess FE for about 5 months.  This is after having my first child and so far, it's pretty good.  My periods have become very light (almost just spotting) and short (2 days on average) and not enough for a tampon, just a light pad is needed.  I have noticed some nausea, but it's also flu season!  Overall, it's a good pill with minimal side-effects."


"Hello all! I'm 20, a college student with no kids. I just got the IUD Skyla inserted Thursday, October 15th 2015. The insertion itself, was quick but uncomfortable- as far as pain goes, I would rate it around a 7. But all in all, it didn't last more than 1 minute. So, now I am two days after insertion and still have mild cramping. Better than yesterday however. My period has become lighter and completely stopped today. I am still waiting for the cramps to stop, but they are tolerable- my heating pad, and pamprin has been my bestfriend. At the end of the day, I don't regret my decision. I haven't felt moody, nausea, or any really side effects- just mild, period like, cramps. Other than the cramps, I am happy with my Skyla. I recommend it."


"I had the Skyla inserted on Friday the 14th. I took 2 ibuprofen before hand and in my opinion that didn't help! Insertion hurt pretty bad I broke out into a sweat fast. Pain was not unbearable and it only lasted a couple minutes. I had some cramps that night but not too bad. All in all everything went good a few minutes of pain is worth the 3 years piece of mind.  I have not had any spotting but I have also been on birth control pills for almost 10 years so I don't really get a period anyway."


"So, a little over a year ago (20 year old female) I was diagnosed with depression. My doctor gave me Celexa 20 mg. The first week I had dry mouth and nausea, but that was about it for side effects, they went away quickly. Celexa made me feel more in control of my emotions, happier, and less tearful. After 8 months, I switched to 40 mg, it didn't do very much and 4 months later, I had gained 15 lbs. So I switched back to 20 mg. It has been over a year now and I feel like the medication has stopped working, I'm feeling depressed again, sleeping a lot, more sadness. So I'm going to see my doctor and switch. Overall, for a first medication, it was good. Just definitely watch your weight and what you're eating!"


"Helped with anxiety but not as much for depression. I had to get off this medicine because it caused me to put on 100lbs in 2 years. I've been off for a year and lost 80lbs. Kind of defeats the purpose of medicine if it causes such weight gain."


"Previous med Lexapro quit working after several years. Cymbalta seemed to work for the 1st week but I think it may have been placebo effect, after about a week my body started hurting and feeling hot from the inside especially my legs below my knees. After about 3 weeks stiff neck, hot flashes, restlessness, anxiety, headaches. 4 weeks all these plus talking in sleep, joint pain, body aches, stiff feeling, trouble focusing and I asked to be taken off it. I was only at 30mg."


"I've been on this medication for 2 weeks. I take 10 mgs once a day. The first week was kind of rough. Headaches, nausea, teeth clinching, extreme fatigue, blurry vision, things like that. The second week has been much better. I'm able to leave my house to go do things. I actually have been going to the gym and spending over an hour working out. After struggling to find the proper medication and being terrified to live my life since 2014, this medicine has truly helped me. I feel confident that I am on the road to recovery. The only complaint that I have is that my memory is still a bit foggy. I hope that in time that will clear up as well. SSRI's can be scary and have rough side effects but hang in there. It gets better."


"Before, I am having my period every four months and gained so much weight from 65kg to 75kg so I consulted obgyn about it. I was diagnosed with PCOS, so I take metformin for once a day every night. And then twice a day everyday. Now I am having my period every month. Thanks to metformin!"


"This drug did clear up my acne. However, a couple weeks after finishing the 6 month treatment, I fell on an icy sidewalk and broke my leg in 6 places including a tibia spiral fracture. What the dermatologist didn't inform me was this drug can affect your bone density. A year after finishing this drug I'm still recovering from surgery for my leg and will most likely need another surgery. This also cost me my job. As a nurse, I highly discourage anyone to use this medication. The side effects are not worth it since there are so many other options out there for acne."


"Other meds not effective and troubling to Doctor. I started FETZIMA 40mg 5 days ago, including taper off Wellbutron and Escaltalipram. Side effects - heavy sweating, couple of headaches, occasional nausea, frequent diarrhea, little bouts of grouchy, inconsistent sleep, feel unsteady - - improved mood, better energy.  I'm hoping for negative effects to stop or be manageable. I see Dr in a week. I'll hang in there til then

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"Used to treat chronic pain (idiopathic origin, but could be fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue).  Ease of use was fine, only side effects were stomach upset. "


"I was prescribed this medicine for GERD. I had not been able to eat or drink anything for a couple days so I was feeling pretty terrible anyway. After I started to take this medicine, I became extremely depressed and anxious. I could not stay awake for more than 20 minutes at a time, and that entire time I was so nauseous I didn't want to be awake. I had terrible back pain and I was shaking like I had been out in the arctic. Finally, my dad told me not to take the Reglan and to see what happened. I skipped my 10 P.M. dose and woke up about 10 A.M. the next day. I felt completely fine, other than my back was still sore. I lost three days of my life to this drug and I can't believe a medicine that is supposed to help you can do so much harm."


"Took one pill. Maybe it was a placebo effect but most likely not as it decreased my libido, trouble getting erection for a few days. Worst symptom was depression and anxiety which made it all worse. I am 23. I have recovered but if you value your life please don't take this medicine. Use every technique in the book to cover up your hairloss and accept it to some degree. try hot oil treatments or regaine. Just stay away from this poison. Watch youtube reviews on this drug. Some people even took just one pill like myself."


"I have been on Sprintec for about 6 months. It has been great with preventing pregnancy and keep my face clear, besides the occasional break out right before my period. BUT...about an hour or so after I take my pill I get extremely nauseous. I've tried taking it with food or right before I eat but nothing seems to help. It eventually goes away but its very frustrating to deal with it everyday."


"I gave it a 1 because the side effects for me were so severe.  I can't tell yet whether it helped my stomach but I knew instantly I had to get off it.  Further reading and other people's experiences sealed the deal for me.  I went deaf, instantly jaundice face and eyes, eye sight went some days...some days not.  I was taking other drugs that were compatible with it but the side effects I'm certain came from this one.  Once I went off of it (I tapered down over a week while upping my diet based on my condition's needs) I had a severe headache for a couple of days, heart raced and a bit of nausea.  Feel much better now and the jaundice is gone and after almost two months of not being able to hear, I hear a bit better today.  I was taking 80mg"


"I got depression and anxiety after one summer of abusing ecstasy and acid.  This was 2003.

For quite a while I didn't Medicate as I was still in denial. After about 2 years of suffering I started taking lexapro. It didn't do much. I began to get severe headaches. After 2 years I switched to Zoloft. Kept waiting for things to get better but they just got worse. I began to put on weight. To feel better I was binge eating junk food. I became sickly bloated, And had terrible OCD. Eventually out of desperation I switched doctors 2 yrs ago and he prescribed Wellbutrin xl. Thank god. The fog began to clear up, I felt optimistic, less anxious, lost weight. Am almost 80% better. Living a normal life. Welbutrin saved my life."


"I have had some difficulty with anxiety and depression. I started taking Zoloft in January after a family crisis triggered my anxiety. I was on Zoloft for 8 months, but it stopped working and was making my jaw tense and causing me to grind my teeth.  My doctor switched me to Lexapro, and I started at 5mg.  I stayed on the 5 mg until my follow-up appointment. The 5 mg starter dosage was not very effective for me. This is my 3rd day on 10 mg of Lexapro. I feel like my old self. I don't shovel food into my face or feel bloated like I did with the Zoloft. I have my old sense of humor back. So far, I have not experienced any sexual side effects, but I noticed that Lexapro is causing a small amount of facial acne. Thumps UP!"


"This is my second post, I have been on this diet for 4 months. I started at 242lbs and now I am 188lbs and I feel great. Don't give up hope it does work if you put your mind to it."


"I would have a hives outbreak occasionally and went to see an allergist who just told me it had nothing to do with food and to take 1 zyrtec 2 if they were bad. I had an outbreak and they went down but it took awhile to work. I decided to get a second opinion with another allergist who ran tests and finally told me to take a zyrtec everday for life. He said if I felt an outbreak wanting to come to take a second one. I am happy to report this has actually worked I have gone 7 months with no hives outbreak! It feels wonderful to have my life back without worries of an outbreak! Please talk to your doctor about this recommendation my allergist gave me, I hope it helps someone out there. :)"


"Lexapro is amazing for blocking out over thinking anger and rage. It's a miracle pill. BUT, I was 120 pounds, model skinny. I'm 5'8 I had an amazing metabolism my body was rock solid. After 2 years of Lexapro I am now 170 pounds. Even when I try to work out and eat healthy the scale doesn't move. Sure will lose about 4 pounds and that's it.
Don't take this medicine if you don't want to gain weight. I have never been fat in my entire life, and now I am more depressed then ever."


"After years of being on Carbamazepine and gaining a lot of weight I was switched to Topamax/Topiramate.  First to 300 mg then because of G.I. side effects to 100 mg a day and adding 50 mg of Lamictal.  G.I. symptoms are gone.  I do experience the metal taste, some tingling in my hands and feet, tiredness, blurred vision, some diarrhea but these are few and far between, my weight is stabilized and not many problems with sleep. Any breakthrough seizures I have is usually when I don't maintain my regular sleep cycle, get overstressed, etc. The plus is that I am able to have a normal life. I work full-time, hunt, fish, exercise, have 2 grown boys, hobbies and my husband and I have a very active social life. Inconvenient yes but worth it!"


"One week on Zoloft, no more bad dreams and nightmares.I can't remember last time I slept so well.I feel little better with my anxiety and this gives me hope."


"Very effective at eliminating allergies, but will keep you awake all night long.  I took the 24 hour one in the early morning 7:30 am and laid in bed for 5 hours before I could fall asleep."


"I have been on Brintillex for 5 months. Began at 5mg daily, worked up to 10mg, and have been on 20mgs for the last two months. Initially I experienced full body itching to the point where I would wake up in the middle of the night unable to sleep, not helped by Benadryl or other anti-histamines (although they did help put me back to sleep). So far, I have noticed stability with my emotions, and rarely experience anxiety. B helps put me to sleep and I feel more motivated generally. CONCERNS: I have began experiencing blackouts after having a few drinks with dinner (never happened on any of my previous medications (eg. seroquel, cipralex, cymbalta, cloneazopam, zoplicone) NOTE: I am not a heavy drinker, and have an appropriate BMI."


"Hands down the worst medication I've ever tried. My Psychiatrist suggested trying a newer ADHD drug but I was enamored by some of the reviews I read on here so I persuaded him to prescribe me Dexedrine. Well what a big mistake. I was given 10mg of Dexedrine and after two weeks of it working it completely backfired. It completely ruined my cognitive abilities. I couldn't do simple math, my depth perception was off, and my time perception was off as well. I was constantly late to appointments, I had to write down everything on the calendar on my phone otherwise I will forget or think I have more time than I actually had. I would be careful with this medication. It might work for you though."


"I used this acne gel before. First time by itself. It irritated my skin. My skin was red, dry and patchy. I stopped, thinking maybe this was like a reaction. To later find out, it takes a little while to get used to.

But as for the second time, I used the whole range. The cleanser, the gel, and the moisturizer. Then I started to see the difference everyone has been raving about. It has been only 3 weeks, but my skin is softer and less patchier. My forehead acne has completely gone away. But my chin cystic acne is apparent. But it had definitely gotten smaller. However, this product made me break out like never before. Basically my whole face, became a white head central. But it is working. My acne marks, scars, acne are less apparent."


"I started this medication last night and was put on it for Anxiety. 20 minutes after taking it I got really relaxed but then the relaxation started turning into a battle to stay awake. I felt a little weird while on it, like I was floating. I had to lay in bed, which I was able to fall asleep incredibly fast. I slept for about 7 hours before I had to get up to use the restroom. The hang over the next day was horrible, I ended up staying in bed all morning, not sleepy but too groggy to get up and start my day. I'm not sure if this is going to work for my anxiety but it works great for getting sleep."


"After reading the reviews I was kind of worried how nexplanon would treat me. I'm 22. It's been about 3 months since I've had it inserted and the experience has been alright for me. i spot a lot, probably every other week so far after having it in for a month. The spotting is super light AND I haven't had a heavy period since I've had it inserted. I have anxiety and have gone through depression as well but this birth control hasn't made it worse or caused me to go back into depression but I do pms often since I am spotting so often. The spotting has not affected my sex life.. It's literally something I can kind of ignore as long as i have a panty liner on. I recommend this if you aren't too affected by spotting or pmsing."


"This helped a lot at first, but I have been on this medicine for 7 years now. I think I may need something more now."


"This medication brought my dangerous blood pressure levels down to normal or normal borderline but definitely not the triple digits from before. The side effect I am experiencing that bothers me is dizziness. I am going to try to drink more water to see if this helps. I also have noticed a lack of appetite."


"I am a 69 year old female who has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since I was in my 30's.  The CFS came long after the FMS but Adderall 20 mg 3 x's daily has made my life bearable, enabled me to stay awake, boosted my energy (I also have Hashimoto's disease - hypothyroid) and has provided me with a feeling of normalcy.  I see my doctor every 3 months for blood work and medical care.  Got a new script today but insurance wants a pre-authorization which will take 3-4 days and I am out of this medication.  Guess it will be a sleepy weekend coming up!  Adderall rocks!"


"I have Diabetes Type 2 and Essential Tremors with Diabetic pain in my

feet mostly in my toes and Diabetic nephropathy from my knees down

And my left hand wants to bounce around all over the place

So my Doctor started me at 100 mgs a day but that was totally ineffective.

Then they changed it to 300 mgs 3 times a day that worked for awhile

but my legs were driving me nuts and my Essential tremors in my left arm

was still going on So then they put me on 600 mgs 3 times a day but now

after two months it's not effective any more it's like I'm not taking anything at

all and now my toes are starting to drive nuts again but not as bad yet and my

Essential Tremors is going strong again. What else can they give me ?"


"This medicine took 3 weeks to fully kick in. I had the side effect of increased appetite, but I haven't gained any weight because I eat a low carb diet and workout 4 times a week. I do not have any side effects anymore and this mostly controls my temporal lobe epilepsy."


"I am one of those people who was very against taking medication for my anxiety, until I realized I needed more than Talk Therapy. I tried Paxil and it has made a world of a difference. I no longer have daily panic attacks, or worry constantly. I'm able to make plans with my friends without the worry of having a meltdown in front of them. My biggest fear was getting on a plane again, and I did with no problem. Paxil has truly given me my life pack, and for that I am so thankful."


"I was about half dead from a really bad lung infection (Pneumonia), I was having lots of difficulty breathing and I was constantly coughing and expectorating. People near by me could hear my chest rattling with the effort of breathing. My doctor wanted me to go into hospital but I refused because I had to travel from Brisbane to Adelaide by car the next day and I couldn't really see the advantages of sitting in a hospital bed rather than in a comfortable car.
 My doctor gave me Prednisone and this really helped me. I saw results quite quickly and by the time I left Adelaide to go home again I was just about cured. As a side benefit, this medication also cured my watery eyes and running nose from hay fever."


"This is a very good treatment for the acne. I have been using this product for 5 years and it works."


"12.5mg XR once a day worked for me great"


"Have not had a yeast infection in years but due to antibiotics, got one. Purchased the Monistat 1 egg with wipes ect. Inserted egg at 10pm. Woke up at 2am due to fire and itching in my lady parts! Used the cream and wipes with no relief. It is now 3:34am and it feels like I've been up for 5 hours.  I can not keep still due to the itching and burning. This is not o.k. Should have read the reviews beforehand.  Itching so bad, I may have more than one use for my backscratcher! Lol"


"I've been using the generic, Eflora, which has the same active ingredient.  I have dark coarse on parts of my face. My upper-lip isn't too bad (manageable, mostly just dark fine hairs), but my chin is horrible.  If I shaved, it really had to be twice a day, and even after shaving, my skin could still feel prickly.  The left side was inexplicably worse than the right. I started noticing results on the thinner and/or slower growing hair first...

Two Weeks: Start seeing results with hair between eyebrows and on upper-lip (these areas weren't too bad).

Four Weeks: Start seeing results all over, including chin.

Eight Weeks: Still improving, growth extremely slowed except for left side of chin. Left side of chin is slowing, just not as much."


"13 years of drinking a pint of vodka 4 days a week 14 days ago havent had a drink. My doctor prescribed 25mg of Librium on day 12. Dosage, 50 mg, two times a day every 8 to 12 hours. Max, 100mg per 24 hours. Day two, 25mg every 6 hours, day three 25 mg every 8 hours, Day fours 25 mg every 12 hours, and finally, 25 mg before " bed-time ". I have a follow up appointment with doctor a week after initial visit for detox symptoms. Also, an intake appointment set up with a well known outpatient hospital ( St Lukes/ Mt Sinai, NYC ), addiction program, with in three days of started Librium.  Librium has taken the the " severe edge of withdraw "hell". Expect to feel relieve, not cured, possibly nauseus, unsteady/ heavy legs, as well as tired. ♡"


"This does nothing for me and I take it an the highest dosage possible.  Every doctor keeps giving it to me and blaming my eating, stress or anything.  I'm 50 and have taken this for 15 years.  I quit working 3 years ago from high stress position I eat very well and nothing changes."


"I have been on Belviq for now about 5 months. You have to lose a certain percentage by the first 6 months or your insurance wolnt cover it. I lost that amount in the first month! I am very guilty of over eating, but i never really ate too too much just too big portions. I also was skeptical of this because I felt as if I didnt eat when I was hungry I only ate because it was "lunch time" or "dinner time" I am a complete gym rat and have always been, but never got full results because of eating. I started Belviq at 202.1 lbs I now am 182.3 lbs and It only gets better with the day! I firmly believe this should be marketed more instead of surgeries and diet programs. This little blue pill really does change your mind. I don't even think of food"


"I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation about 7 years ago. I had 3 unsuccessful abrasions to try to get back into sinus rhythm. Mayo Clinic said it was to risky to do any more.   Put me on Tikosyn. I have stayed in rhythm about 99% on the time since."


"Work's very well.  Using it for 6 months."


"I was prescribed this drug for an attack of polymyalgia almost two years ago. Twice I have been on a reducing programme the ESA levels being at 41 going down to 8 .. the dosage 35 grams down to a maintenance size of 5 mg per day. This week still on 5 mg per day, I had my first attack of gout , the ESA level has gone  back to 35 . And my foot is swollen red and painful. I am still taking the 5 mg as directed , what is the dosage recommended for the treatment of gout?

I don't understand this. And I  cannot see the  hospital rheumatologist for a week or two."


"I was on this medication for 5 months, the first month I could feel the difference with my appetite,but I never lost any weight being on it the whole 5 months .. I would watch what I eat drank plenty water and even walked.. So I would never recommend this medication to anyone ."


"I developed an outer ear infection after a month of daily swimming. I was in a lot of pain and went to the doctors which prescribed these drops. With insurance it still cost me $60 out of pocket. Which I would have been more than happy to pay if it had helped relieved the pain. However, my pain is worse now. The drops have only made the pain 10x worse. I'm now on day 4th and have decided to stop using them going back to the doctors for an alternative. I'm really bummed out as we leave on vacation this Sunday and the pain is unbearable."


"I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many years and recently have been advised that I needed to change my medication. I was on paroxetine for about 10 years and am on day 9 of Pristiq. Nausea, insomnia and dizziness have been the worst side effects however I was taking it in the morning and it was making me so sleepy that Doctor suggested taking it at night. I noticed a huge difference in my mood yesterday having not taken it in the morning, I was extremely anxious and cried all day. I took it last night and immediately felt more relaxed so I am hoping that in a few days the sadness and despair subside. I have also had a decrease in appetite probably due to the nausea. I am going to stick with it and hope for the best."


"I have had an extremely good experience with this medication. It works so well for my anxiety and panic disorder. "


"I only gave it one star because it was the only choice available. A drug doesn't put you to sleep keep you up all night. The first night I tried it I couldn't sleep one minute. I thought it may be just me or something so a few days later I tried it again and the same thing I did not sleep one minute all night and felt like I was in some kind of a boxer. I've had some trouble sleeping but always sleep at least four hours a night after taking this medicine I slave zero. This was a shock to me as I thought the medicine was to help me sleep not keep me up all night. Also it makes you feel very weird it's hard to describe."


"I've been on tegretol about 2 weeks and at 1.4 weeks just went up to 600 mgs and dont like the side affects stopping it as of today.  taking for bipolar"


"I have tried amitiza and yes it worked and got me to use the bathroom but didn't do very much for my stomach pain. I did get some relief just from going. I also had to take way over recomended dose to get anything significant.
"


"I have been taking Ambien for about 6 months, and it does the job very well. I generally take half of my 5mg pill a few nights/week. I have to take it and go directly to bed, or I have zero memory of what happens between taking it and falling asleep. The reason that I rate it so low is that I've started to notice that I have hours of the next day (after taking it the night before) that I have absolutely no memory of. I've sideswiped the guardrails in my car on the way to work and had no idea that I had done so until my husband asked what happened to the car. I had a very faint 'did I dream that or did it really happen' recollection of it. I take it fairly early in the evening. "


"Ambien was very dangerous for me. I was prescribed 10mg for about 5 years. One night I took 1 right before bed like I always had and woke up the next morning with vomit all over my house and an empty pill bottle on my night stand. I took a heap 10mg of Ambien and had zero memory of doing this. It absolutely terrified me. I now take 100mg of doxepin and sleep through the night without a hangover in the morning. Use Ambien with caution. If you have any worries please try to find something else."


"I've been on the patch for a week now & it's super easy to use. I'm sure I'd forget all the time to take the daily pills, so this once a week thing is great! I'm using the patch to help control my low platelets which causes a heavy flow, red spots on my skin & unexplained bruising, however the fact that it also prevents pregnancy is perfect. Anyway I haven't had my period yet since I've been on it for only a week but I haven't experienced any headaches, mood swings & cramping which is great. I however think I've gotten acne from it. Exactly a week ago I got this new foundation so maybe I got the acne from that. I honestly don't know. Going to ask my Dr for acne meds cause of it. I usually don't break out this much, not since middle school."


"Been suffering with insomnia for months! Klonopin is the only therapy thst gets me to sleep & stay asleep! Tried Ambien, Trazadone, nonr of it worked for me"


"Didn't work at all :("


"Started on Victoza just 2 weeks ago and I was amazed. I lost 7lbs in the first week - only problem is for last two days I have been having "eggy" burps but apparently this is common due to undigested food in stomach. Victoza gets the thumbs up from me as Byetta made me feel ill."


"I'm 22 and I've been on the Depo shot since I was about 16 or 17 so about 5 years now. I haven't had any side effects whatsoever. I don't spot to often only when its about time to get my shot again, which I think is pretty normal. My only concern is the osteoporosis. I am going to be going this next week to get a test done. It just worries me because I get all this negative feedback from people. I really don't want to be one of those. But I can say my sex drive is high, I don't gain weight, I don't get acne what so ever if anything it has helped. So all in all its a pretty positive experience."


"I just received my last of 3 shots today. I'm in so much pain and I have a very important computer install tomorrow at a big company and I'm worried now. The first shot wan't so bad, the second was about the same, but within days after the second shot I started experiencing shooting pains all throughout my right knee. The pain progressed as the days went by. With the 3rd shot as soon as the dr. removed the needle from my knee I tried to bend my leg to roll down my pant leg and it felt like someone drove a screw right threw my knee. And the drive home was even worse. I had a similar experience with a cortisone shot a few years ago. I was told by the another physician that it might have been an allergic response to the meds."


"The first time I used Lyrica I experienced an amazingly profound reaction; layers of depression and anxiety that had built up over several years melted away within minutes. That was years ago and I have since both weaned myself off the drug and restarted taking it again. One thing I rarely see mentioned is the terrifyingly bad withdrawal effect- missing more than one dose for me throws me into the absolute darkest pits of despair. Has anyone else experienced this? When I went off the drug the first time I felt like I had performed a miracle; so strong was the feeling that it took a long time for me to convince myself that things were bad enough to warrant going back on. It still helps, but nothing as miraculous as the first time."


"I smoked since I was 14 yrs old, I am now 51. I started taking Chantix in September 2008.  I took it until January 2009 and I will be celebrating my one year smoke free anniversary on September 21, 2009. I tried everything to quit, I am so grateful to Chantix and my Doctor without the two and the support I received from the web page and the daily calls, it made the quiting a breeze.  My family and most of all myself thank you, Chantix!

"


"I really think this is the best thing doctor's could have came up with. Out of everything that's out in our world today, I do believe this wonderful medication has a better chance on helping a lot of people. I thank the doctor's that came up with this medication."


"I've been on Depakote, Lithium and now Trileptal.  Trileptal has given me absolutely no side effects, no weight gain and it controls my mood.  I was bumping into walls, throwing up, feeling like I was high and eating everything in sight on Depakote.  I gained so much weight.  On Lithium, I did well, but couldn't deal with the gastrointestinal issues, as well as urinating every other hour, and being thirsty all the time.  Nothing quenched my thirst.  This medicine is like taking a vitamin and it has stabilized my moods for almost 5 years now."


"I typically dislike and try to avoid taking medications whenever possible, but with a recent anxiety diagnosis, I was convinced to at least keep some of this on hand in case I need it.  I must say that I LOVE Xanax.  It really calms me down within about 20 minutes of taking it and helps me sleep almost irrespective of what is going on, but it doesn't leave a hangover effect the next morning.  I'm currently in the phase of trying to find a more "regular" medication to control my anxiety/OCD (currently trying venlafaxine), as the Xanax isn't meant to be a daily thing. In the meantime, I'm still using this when I feel I need it.  Ativan and Valium don't compare."


"Well I have started this medication not too long ago. The first few days it seemed to have made my body numb and sleepy which made me sleep a lot. It didn't really help me stay asleep because I still woke up several times at night. Nowadays when I take it, makes me extremely drowsy, and I have dry mouth and don't eat as much.I feel as if though I'm always on the edge. I don't think it got rid of anxiety and for sure I am terrified to even go out to places fearing for a panic attack episode. So this medicine doesn't make me feel safe as I'd wish it to."


"I began taking Mononessa about three months ago. I didn't really experience any negative side effects- a few weird waves of nausea early on, but other than that, I felt really good on this pill. However, I had to switch to a different pill because after about a week or two on Mononessa, I began bleeding every single day. It dipped in and out of heavy bleeding, but was always heavier than typical spotting. And it happened EVERY DAY for 2.5 months, until I switched. Which is disappointing, because otherwise, I experienced no ill side effects. I'll also mentioned that I suffered from incredibly bad acne a few years ago, and I was nervous that starting birth control would ruin my skin again. However, I noticed no changes to my skin on this pill"


"I had been a smoker for about 19 years about a pack a day. I had tried a couple times to quit smoking, but nothing ever lasted more than a week or two. I was nervous to try Chantix because of all the message boards about the side effects, but I tried anyways. Not even ten days in, I quit smoking. It surprised me how easy it was and then a couple weeks after that I stopped taking the pill and I haven't had even an urge. I recommend it. I had a couple super vivid dreams, but nothing crazy and it was totally worth it."


"I have suffered from complex insomnia (trouble falling asleep as well as trouble staying asleep), secondary to severe major depressive disorder, for many years. I have lost count of the sleep meds that worked for a while until I developed a tolerance. I have walked a tightrope between meds that don't help at all and those that make me sleep all day. My current solution is a combination of temazepam to help me fall asleep and Seroquel to help me stay asleep. It's the result of a lot of trial and error, and it is regulating my sleep better than anything I have ever experienced. Now if can just avoid building up a tolerance..."


"I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometriosis after I had a laparoscopy. My doctor suggested lupron depot for six months (2 shots). I have been on lupron depot for almost 3 months where it is time to get my second shot. I am almost sure I will not get the second shot. I am in worst pain than I was before the shot and I have had NON STOP bleeding. You are not supposed to be bleeding while on lupron especially for three months. I have an appointment with my doctor soon about my next step. The medicine is supposed to rid you from pain-but for me it caused it to worsen. In regards to other side effects such as hot flashes, depression, mood swings, etc I don't have any of that! Bottom line, I wish I never would have got this medicine."


"Cymbalta has been amazing for me. I started taking 60 mg a year ago for serve depression, I felt improvement in my mood after just 3 days, it took about 3 weeks to fully kick in. I felt amazing for the first time in about 10 years. After I began feeling better I was amazed to think about how long I had been depressed. Food tasted better, the sun shone brighter and I had tons of energy. I am still on cymbalta 60 mg a day and have noticed a drop in energy in the last couple of months so I am going to talk to my doctor but I have no depression and love this medicine it saved my life."


"I took Lexapro from 2005 until about 1 month ago.  I have suffered from depression all of my life and have had bouts of panic attacks at various times.  I got on the Lexapro starting at 10mg but quickly went to 20mg as 10mg didn't really help.  I did notice a calming effect from the standpoint of anxiety and depression.  On the downside, I have gone from 170 pounds in 2005 to 200 pounds currently.  Also, during some extreme cases I took Xanax during the panic attacks to cope.
I am now trying to get off the Lexapro. I have taken 10mg for a month or two and now am about 1 month into not taking any.  The problem is, now I have had some very very almost panic attack nights and have had to take the 1mg of Xanax to help. "


"It is extremely difficult to Use during an acute asthma attack.  It is rather terrifying trying to be able to breath enough to actually take this medicine.  My husband dug around for an empty Ventolin to stop the attack."


"I LOVE this cream! I had acne when I was in my teens and this was the only cream that ever worked! My skin has been amazing throughout my early 20s however I am now 25 and off the pill and every now and again my skin seems to flare up especially around the "time of the month" which I know most people get however I went back to the doctors and was prescribed more Duac cream. I applied/apply this every night and already my skin is better. This is by far the most amazing acne cream. Couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you Duac!"


"This medicine has saved my life ten-times-over, given me a quality of life on par with others and above all else allowed me to succeed. I have had panic disorder
since childhood and wasn't prescribed Xanax until age 23. Now I can do anything I want, panic and anxiety free. The sky is the limit really. This is medicine can save lives, the perfect freedom gift."


"I went and bought the Monastat 1 day . Only took a few hours for it to start burning like anything! I can't move ! It's burning and itching like crazy! Idk what to do . This pain is unbearable . Everyone thinks I'm crazy because they never had this experience . I can't sleep at night! I'm not sure why a product would put you in so much pain ."


"I have to agree with so many people who have given positive reviews  for gabapentin. I take 300 mg four times daily, and I am living in peace and can live comfortably in my skin for the first time in my life. I am much more productive, happy, and things just roll off my back that usually would cause me great anger or disruption. I noticed that I sleep better too. What I  like is that this medication does not drug me up the way so many other medicines that I've tried for anxiety have done. I also take it for severe lower back pain, and it helps a great deal as well. I recommend this to anybody who is thinking of trying it."


"This medicine reduced my cholesterol but gave me abdominal pain as well as muscle cramps and weight gain.  "


"I have been having symptoms of a yeast infection and have used monistat 3 in past which has worked very effectively.  I just picked up a box tonight and I am having worse burning and itching then before taking it.  I just tried to shower hoping to soothe some of the burning. I also just took a benedryl.  I am with the many other complaints ....did they change the formula/ingredient or screw something up with this?  I am very sorry I picked up this brand when I almost went with a generic one!!"


"Some of the reviews here seem to be misleading. What works for some women, may cause horrible side effects for others. I've tried a few different BC pills and even the Depo-Provera shot. My Dr. suggested I switch to Lyza because I was getting frequent migraines with the last pill I was on. I have not had a migraine since I switched to Lyza! It's been over a year since I switched and I haven't experienced any weight gain, change in mood, etc. Overall, I've had a wonderful experience with this birth control. Only downside is that my periods are inconsistent.. Sometimes I will go a couple months w/o one. But I also don't take it at the same time every day (oops!)"


"The best !!    I was able to drop all of my other medications with the help of this drug.."


"I have migraines for the past 6 years and finally found amytriptlyne 2 years ago. 90% pain relieve. But now all of sudden as Summer sets in as usual every year it becomes more frequent and more painful. I am on 25 mg. But I wonder if I can just double my dosage. Also being in the sun just a few minutes sets off headaches sometimes migraines. Am just tired of feeling sick all the time."


"It does not work took over one hour ago 100mgs and nothing happened"


"This has changed my life. I used to get really depressed and have wild mood swings. I have been on it for 2 months now, I have been nothing but happy. I don't get really depressed and when I do get down it is barely noticeable and I bounce out of it quick. Highly recommend this."


"I've had this birth control for a year now and I have mixed feelings. It definitely is effective at preventing pregnancy but for me the other consequences are too high. My periods while being on this birth control last for weeks at a time and sometimes seem to never stop at all. For instance this month I had my period for the "average" two weeks and then began bleeding immediately after having sex and that continued for another few weeks so I ended up having a period the entire month. Another unflattering side effect is the utterly strong B.O that is admitted from my under arms that definitely was not an issue prior to nexaplon. Mood swings are promidant as well. It is also not helping me lose weight, whatsoever."


"Got the Paragard inserted 2.5 years ago (8 weeks after a vaginal birth). My experience has been relatively positive. Chose this IUD due to zero hormones because I was breastfeeding & I don't want to deal with hormonal bc. My only upset is a super heavy flow for the first 2 days like clockwork every month. That's 2 days having to change my pad/tampon every 2 hours or less & 4-5 more days of very light bleeding/spotting. The first few months I had severe cramping about a week before I got my period, but that's no longer an issue. Today I went to my dr to talk about other options for heavy flow bc at this point it's a nuisance. She prescribed me a pill to make my periods much lighter MEFENAMIC ACID so we'll see how it goes."


"I inherited cystic acne from my father.  He had severe cystic acne and was prescribed it immediately after it was approved by the FDA. It was amazing, it cleared his acne completely, but the side affects were pretty significant. I developed cystic acne as a teenager, and it never let up. I wanted to take Accutane, but being a woman, doctors were hesitant because of the birth defects it caused. I pursued it and finally found a doctor willing to prescribe it, but I had to be on birth control and be monitored. I was in my early twenties. I experienced severe skin dryness, headaches, and some minor hair loss. It was pretty uncomfortable, but I don't regret it at all. It was like a decade of bad skin was wiped out with one four month treatment."


"Cleared up my acne and is keeping it away. I've used it for about 2 months now and almsot all my acne is gone. Using this along with adapalene to get rid of acne scars."


"I've been taking this medication for 20 days. I started taking it because of severe anxiety and depression. I started on 5 mg and within the last 7 days increased to 10 mg. The first couple of days I felt fine then I started to feel really anxious.  I'm still feeling alot of anxiety but my doctor insists that I continue the medication and the anxiety should subside.  I've tried so many other medicines and this is the only one I've tolerated this long. I'm hopeful and pray that the anxiety does go away. I can honestly say that my mood has definitely improved that's why I continue to take it. I'll keep my fingers crossed."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Just finished my seventh 8 ounce glass and threw up a lot. My gag reflex is so bad now, I can't drink the eighth glass. I need to finish the other half of the solution 6 hours prior to my colonoscopy. I'm crying. This stuff is horrible and disgusting. I gagged on the fourth, fifth, and sixth glasses too. I'm dreading the second half of the container. Nothing helps. I've had a colonoscopy before, and the prep wasn't this horrible. Do not let your doctor prescribe this."


"I have had this implant for 1 year and 2 months now and it's the best type of birth control I have tried yet.  I had a 9 day period a month after getting the implant in and had spotting for about 4 days a few months after that. Since then, I haven't had any type of period or spotting and it is very convenient. My doctor said that women who are on the smaller side tend to work well with this medicine (I'm 5'1 and 100 pounds) and in my case he was right. I haven't experienced any weight gain or skin problems. The only thing I have noticed is my sex drive is lower than it used to be, but that could be due to my anxiety. Not all women have positive experiences with this, but I absolutely think it is work a try."


"Started on it about eight weeks ago with 10 MG.  I went in to a new psychiatrist complaining of anxiety issues related to a stressful job, etc.

At the same time I was weaned off Prozac which I had taken for the last 15 years.

Terrible dizziness is now recurring on a daily basis to the point I cannot even safely drive.  A wave of light headedness overcame me while driving in heavy traffic on an urban interstate a couple of days ago.  Fortunately I was able to get off and go home on local roads with the windows down.

I thought it might have been the Allegra antihistamine which I have taken for a long time without feeling dizzy.  Stopped Allegra, continued with Trintellix, still dizzy symptoms."


"Long story short...At the end I was drinking over a liter of vodka per day for over 2 and 1/2 years.  I went to a traditional rehab/detox facility in which I went in to one of the worst cases of DT's the doctors/nurses/counselors they had ever seen.  I was in a coma for three days.  The program was 7 days...I was drinking again by day 9.  I realized my life, marriage, and family were falling apart.  I found a psychiatrist who utilizes Antabuse/Valium therapy.  I told him about my strong concerns based upon the seizures and coma coming off of alcohol my previous attempt and was literally scared to die in my sleep.  He reassured me over and over that it would work...he was right and I have not had a drink for almost a month. "


"I started Sprintec last November for my heavy periods, and for that it's working great. It has reduced my periods from 10 days to 5 days and after the first few months, they are now incredibly predictable. I know exactly when they'll start and end and what flow intensity to expect each day. They have also considerably lightened my periods. The only side effect I have noticed is weight gain. It may not have helped that I started the pill around the holidays, as I have found myself with a bigger appetite since starting Sprintec. I gained about 10lbs by about January (but I haven't gained since then due to changes in diet) and went up about 1.5-2 cup sizes (SO annoying since I'm an athlete). My butt and thighs also got noticeably bigger."


"Started getting some relief within 24 hrs of starting, which is considerably faster than the doc said. Still some hesitancy, but flow much better. No side effects. Hard to complain. Just do it! I suffered too long, might have done some damage had I gone much longer."


"Used free sample. Will get some next time I get impetigo in the same recurring spot I have had it my whole life. Altabax worked better than any other antibiotic cream I've tried."


"The best medicine for my migraines and headaches. I never leave home without it. I can take a pill and keep going."


"I switched to the patch after getting Depo-Provera shots for about two years. I have to say I love the patch and that it is extremely effective and very convenient. The only issue I seem to have is that when I take it off, the day I start my period I nearly always get a major migraine, but that could also be linked to my period. My skin is normally clear, way clearer than it was before I was on the patch, and my period does not last as long as they did before I used birth control. My breasts I'm sure are also bigger because of it, which to me is too big. Overall it has prevented pregnancy thus far for me, and I plan on using it for a while."


"After very unsuccessful attempts with Lexapro and Prozac, I started on Effexor XR 2 months ago. Really suffered a lot to have my system adapted to it in the first 5 days. After that I had 2 wonderful weeks.  It has helped me a lot with panic attacks I used to have (specially dizziness and balacing issues),  butI have started suffering with huge stomach pains. I thinks those are related to effexor."


"This is the worst pill ever! It broke my entire face out. It made my acne sooooo much worst. I'm so upset with what  has done to my face. I wish I didn't go on this pill at all seriously don't do it. It's so awful."


"I've been on this for 10 months and I haven't had my period since month three, this did not lower my sex drive or make me gain weight. Everyone is different, do research before deciding which birth control method is best for you!"


"Second time on Tamiflu, and exactly the same experience...awesomeness!!! This time around I started getting sick at 4am...bathroom issues and severe nausea "


"For anxiety and insomnia was amazed by its effectiveness, first time in many many years I can recall sleeping 8 hours straight, a very pleasant experience, was very refreshed after an 8 hour sleep and this BTW was with taking 1/2 a tablet ..also like that it's not habit forming will use only when needed ....."


"This works great for me. I've been on it for 3 years. Now I have 1400 T cells and my viral load is undetectable."


"I have been using this BC for years and really like it. No pregnancy or side effects. I briefly tried a different generic and it gave me side effects, though Reclipsen doesn't. I agree with the comments that everyone's body is different -- even my sister uses a different brand than I do. Find what is right for you!"


"This medication has lowered my blood pressure quite well. If fact, I have been able to use the half dose, under my doctor's recommendation quite effectively with no side effects."


"This medication is junk. It has little to no effect on pain management. I have 2 bulging discs,moderate degeneration on l4&5, arthritis in my hip and nerve damage. I was on 10/325 percoset and my dr wanted to lower my dosage and back it up with the belbuca. It's has been a waste of time. It has made me vomit and caused my migraines to come way more frequently. Not to mention my insurance does not cover it and the coupon wouldn't apply for me. 360$ waste of money."


"I took this drug for a little over a month and only lost 6 lbs.   I am menopausal and am taking medication to suppress my auto immune disease which cause me not to be able to loose weight and due to my disease be able to exercise.

This drug WAS NOT covered by my insurance but got the savings card to cut the costs down.  After a month of extreme constipation (even with taking laxatives), severe headaches and overall not feeling good I decided to quit taking this drug.

It is NOT a cure all for weight loss.   I do not eat that much so suppression of my appetite did not work, nor did it make me crave healthy foods like some have reported.   I was afraid to go to the maximum dosing of 2 and 2 but did it anyway."


"I have had my mirena for 15 mo - I got it at my one month appt after having my daughter. Worst decision I ever made. I have had cramps since, including back cramps every day that feel like I am in early labor all
Over again. Zero sex drive. Terrible acne and I am in my mid 30s- every time I try to have sex or other stimulation I start bleeding and cramping. My Dr wouldn't take it out. I hate it more than anything else And wish I never got one."


"During the first month I felt sick and had some spotting.  I have been using it for almost 18 months now and I love it!  I love the shorter periods (only 2-3 days). I started using it to stop serious cramping and it worked very good.  It caused no weight gain, my breast size increased from a B to a C.  I am an active runner and this pill still works great for me, I will not be switching to anything else anytime soon. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for something good to use."


"There are times when I can go without going to toilet for 2-3 weeks. I have been to the doctors who just prescribe fibre drinks but they don't work and just cause me to bloat. I have been using dulcolax for the last 10 years because it's the only thing that works. Yes, it does cause stomach cramps and nausea, on occasions I haven't felt pain quite like it, however I would rather go through the cramping for a couple of hours than feel uncomfortable for 2-3 weeks! Once dulcolax has taken its course I feel so much better in myself. No gas, no bloating and back to my normal self. I would advise people with a low pain threshold to avoid taking this medication however if you suffer with constipation as bad as I, then it's definitely worth taking"


"This medication is very difficult to get off of.  I recently began taking tamoxifen for breast cancer, only to find out that Cymbalta blocks the metabolism of it, and I should come off it. EASIER SAID THAN DONE."


"I don't have the typical insomnia. I can fall asleep (very easily, so easily I've almost considered myself to be slightly narcoleptic). But I can't stay asleep, and I don't fall into that deep sleep that you're supposed to. I wake up several times a night and even though I can fall right back to sleep, if you're not getting "restful sleep" then you're going to be tired. Ambien knocks me out! I take 10 mg. I am a 230lb female so I need the 10mg to sleep for 7 to 8 hours. Sometimes if I am just exhausted I can break it in half and sleep fine. But 10mg is perfect for me. But I am co-dependent on it now. I don't mind it so much. It's nice to know I will be rested after going to bed at 10pm and waking up at 6am."


"Constipation the worst on this medication."


"I was prescribed 500mg Depakote twice per day. I does make me feel sleepy and the MD stated I needed to take both in the evening. I did so and awoke feeling like I was jacked up and bouncing off the walls. I thought what the hell is going on. So I took another dose and an hour later had a nap and I was fine. The downside of the medication does make me feel like a zombie. My concentration is nil and confused a lot. Currently I do not have any insurance and when I go to the ER they say just wait to you see your MD next month. I am very frustrated but learned the hard way to not discontinue your medicines. I did so and got in a lot of trouble."


"I have taken 3 x 75mg, and amazed at how well Lyrica worked for me after only taking 1 pill. I feel like I can get comfortable for the first time in years. I have high hopes that this doesn't wear off and I can continue to feel so good. I feel like a miracle, really has helped my all over body pain that I live with for years."


"Worst taste been on it 4 days and lost 6 pounds can't eat or drink anything tastes horrible. Even water"


"Took one tablet around 4:30/5 o'clock pm. By the time I went to bed around 8:30 my stomach felt very bloated and uncomfortable. Around 1 am I was awake with horrible, horrible cramps - I felt nauseous and sweaty as well but still could not go. Finally the cramps subsided after about an hour. I woke up again around 6:30. Cramps were slight but still could not go. After a cup of coffee I was finally able to go (normal bm) around 7:30 am. Went a couple more times in the next hour. Stools were loose but not diarrhea worthy. It's 9 am and the cramps are almost gone/very slight. I feel better for the most part but still slightly nauseous."


"I was on a 2 month plateau after losing 50 lbs. I started about 200lb and am now down 13lbs to 187. No side effects after 1st week. On 1.2mg."


"I had a total of 3 shots. I got my first one before leaving the hospital after giving birth to my first and only child. I chose it on reccomendation from a friend who loves it. I stopped taking it September 2014, counting the 9 months I was pregnant I had not had a period in 2 years. I finally went to the Doctor since we were taking about having another baby. They did an ultrasound and said that the wall of my uterus was pretty thick, but nothing was done about it. About a week later it finally started. May 9 2015 I started spotting, then a regular to heavy flow. Its is not Oct. 25 2015 and I am still bleeding. My OB told me the only thing she could do for my is a D and C, which I seem to have to keep rescheduling. Don't take the shot!"


"Pretty good medication for the condition. My thoughts are more straight and I seem to have less visual and auditory distortions. It is sedating though and takes a little time for your body to adjust to it. I take 100mg in the morning and 400mg at night, seems to work pretty good in combination with Effexor for depression, and it's decent for mild anxiety (however if you have major anxiety, it may not be enough on its own)."


"My experience is mixed it was good to start with no problems but as time went on I got loads of bad side effects and when I tried to come of it I had really heavy periods for over a month then I had to go back on it again now I'm coming off for the second time it is very very painful with the cramps and sickness to the point I can't keep still for too long and it takes a while for your periods and your fertility to come back"


"Been on BC since I was 16 because of ovarian cysts. Never had problems with BC. For 10+ years, enjoyed the controlled, predictable periods, and of course zero problems with cysts, and that was that. I loved being on BC (Junel, Microgestin).

Took Blisovi for a few months, got TWO periods a month. Full-blown bleeding EVERY OTHER WEEK. Stuck it out for a few months, tried to let my body adjust, finally stopped for 6 months to let my period normalize. Recently started Blisovi back up because of ovarian inflammation  until I can get back to the Dr to change BC. Two weeks on it and the problems have started again already. Constant spotting. Extreme lethargy. Irritability. Anxiety. Possible hives reaction connection. Inflammation during ovulation"


"I have never had any major side effects with this medicine.  I would say it is probably the best on the market, though it is expensive. When I was on another medication related to statins my eyes were RED, and they hurt.  My heart ached and I felt like my days were numbed.  I asked my doctor to switch me back to Altoprev and I am back to normal, full of energy, my eyes are clear and the heart pains went away.  I highly recommend this to anyone suffering from high cholesterol."


"My autistic 12 year old son was put on a low dose of Abilify in August 2012 to help with mood swings and anxiety.  His emotions stabilized beautifully, but he gained an excessive amount of weight and an extreme increase in appetite. In a matter of 5 months he went from  100 pounds to 139 pounds.  We've had to stop the Abilify and find an alternative so we can work on getting him to a healthier BMI."


"My husband has been using this medicine (225 mg) for nearly 2 years now.  No side effects, but still has an episode at least 1 to 2 times a month.  His regular Doctor doesn't seem to know much about Rythmol, so thought about taking him to a specialist now that I read your other comments."


"I changed to Seroquel from Zyprexa because of uncontrollable appetite. I don't have this so much with Seroquel. I feel like myself now, experiencing emotions in a normal way as well as a better ability to think. Seroquel (as well as the Zyprexa) has allowed me to return to work full time after a long period of feeling I was walking around dead, waiting for the next trial medicine to work. These atypical antipsychotic medicines worked quickly - even in the lower initial doses I could feel a change. They gave me a life, to the point where I was able to have a relationship and now marry. My only problem is sweating, which is difficult here in the Tropics."


"Hi all this is my 3rd try and I quit every time with Chantix. It really does work, just have to stay on it for a while longer. I loved to smoke and have been doing so for a long time and hope this time I will quit for good. If you have never tried Chantix you need to because it will work if you want it to."


"Took this for bepharitis. Day 1, totally fine. Day 2, first dose, still good. Went to lunch and took a dose and then 5 minutes later BOOM
It was like the worst feeling heartburn I have ever possibly experienced in my life. I had to drive across town, white knuckling the steering wheel. Then the nausea set it. Ran into the drugstore in tears to find the the antacids. Those DID NOT help. I ate like 5. Then this kept going in cycles of excruciating pain in my eusophagus to wanting to vomit and back again. I managed to drink a slight bit of water which helped ease A bit. it is now nearly two hours later and I’m still feeling like my eosophagus is just going to dissolve. I managed to call my doc and ask for a different med."


"On occasions taking Flecainide triggers my atrial fibrillation. It's quite immediate, about 1-2 minutes after taking the medicine. It doesn't happen all the time. Sometimes I just wonder if I should stop taking it."


"I've been on Klonopin for over 15 years now at low dose. I have actually decreased my dose over time, and yes, I am dependent on it...not addicted. This drug gave me my life back. I have/had severe panic disorder since age 16 and was declared legally disable to it because of how bad and frequent the attacks were along with severe agoraphobia. Since starting the Klonopin I have been able to go into grocery store, sit in a movie theater, walk more than half a block from my home, go to a gym, drive a car, etc. I still may have some days where I can't do everything I want, but the change has been dramatic. I have always had Xanax as a rescue med and am down to using it only a half a dozen times per year. This drug has been a miracle for me."


"I have been on trintellix for over a year. I don't think it is the best medication I have been on (I have tried several), but it certainly helps. I do experience side effects if I miss a dose, especially for longer than 48 hours. I usually get very headachey and itchy, everywhere. Maybe this is a good sign, as it indicates maybe it does something. I don't feel very drastic, life-altering relief, but I do believe that if I weren't taking it, things would be much worse. I don't think you feel the support it provides in a strong way, but in a more subtle, long-term way."


"I've been taking Junel FE for about four months. At first I thought it was amazing . I had always suffered from acne since I was a middle schooler and it made all my acne go away (except for when I was about to get my period). Until the crazy came. If I ever missed the pill even by a few hours I would break out like crazy the next day. It also gave me crazy water weight that I could never get rid of right around my belly.  It also put me in terrible moods all the time and every month was worse than the one before. Its nearly ruining my relationship from all the arguments (which isn't normal for us) , I immediately stopped when me and my doctor came to the conclusion that it was the pills and prescribed me a different set. Stay away !!!"


"Kadian is a life saver when I have "break-through" pain.

I use to take it every day, but the pain clinic I went to, was adding too many meds, we had an argument, and I left.

My primary care doctor, knowing I have 4 fused cervical discs with the titanium plate, is still "afraid" to prescribe. We agreed on 20mgs of oxycodone BID, down from 30mgs TID.

I have suffered for a 16 months, and many more visits to my osteopath, who is so gifted. He "GETS IT", and thinks no doctor, should judge my situation, and make me feel like an addict.

I am going to request, he re-prescribe 60mg of KADIAN, for "break-through" pain. Last week (1) 60mg Kadian, STOPPED my spine pain, 100%. Glad I saved (8) from 2 years ago. THANK YOU KADIAN~"


"I started taking this medication because my doctor thought that I had too much stress and anxiety in my life, which was causing me to feel like I couldn't breathe. I have never taken any anti-anxiety, depression medicines before, and was very skeptical. The first few days to the first few weeks were not so great. I felt tired, depressed and just plain crappy. I worked through it and kept taking the medication. I am now a month into the medication and I feel great. I can concentrate on class, and other tasks much better without worrying about other things. My relationships are much better with my husband and child. So far so good!"


"I have had GREAT success with Zubsolv! I started out on Suboxone Films, but the taste just got to be too much for me so my Doctor put me on Zubsolv instead. In my experience it is WAY better and I just celebrated my 1 year clean anniversary. I am CLEAN and enjoying life, please ask me any questions you have, if any, I would love to help!!! :)"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Absolutely disgusting. This is my second colonoscopy. The first time, the prep I used was called prepopik and it was SO much better in terms of flavor with a much smaller dosage. I haven't done the second dose of SuPrep, and I'm debating not to since all that's coming out is just stomach fluid"


"Words cannot express how grateful I am for this medicine.  I have dealt with these crippling headaches since my mid 20's.  Now in my mid-30's, I finally happened upon a physician (at a CareNow of all places) who actually listened to me as I told him of the nightmare I face at least three times a day, every day, for months on end, and prescribed Imitrex for me.  If taken at the very first sign of an attack, these little beauties (I take the oral) can save you 30 minutes to several hours of unimaginable pain.  I cannot recommend enough that my fellow cluster headache sufferers ask their doctor about considering Imitrex.  While there's no cure, this is the closest thing I've found so far that at least makes living with these headaches bearable"


"Oracea works for the most part. My skin has improved but I still suffer from the upset stomach at times as one of the side effects. I have been using Oracea for about one year and it has helped my skin clear up and has helped prevent the huge lumps from over taking my face."


"I've been on this birth control for almost 3 months now. My face is now starting to get acne and I have NEVER in my life had acne. I've gained 15 pounds in about 3 months and I feel disgusting. Some days, I feel good, other days people don't want to be around me. Everyone's body is different, but I'm going off of it."


"I must admit after reading all the negative reviews, I was very nervous to start this pill. I switched from Loestrin 24 FE a couple of days ago because I randomly started to have a lot of spotting, Generess was the next pill my Gyno recommended. I'm glad to say SO FAR SO GOOD. I've had no problems! So many women complained of headaches, severe nausea, and increased appetite yet I have experienced NONE. What a relief! Just goes to show these pills really do affect everyone very differently! I've also noticed that I have actually been in a better mood and had an increased sex drive, (which is good for me because LoEstrin decreased it). Don't be scared to give it a try!"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"So today is only day 2 but so far I haven't experienced any side effects at all and that was the main concern for me. So far so good. But I'll keep updating, maybe I could be of use to someone else."


"I have a very nerve racking job that involves public speaking to large groups of important people on very technical subjects. When I started, I was a nervous wreck. My legs would shake involuntarily, my voice would crackle and a couple times I walked on stage and blanked out, leaving a huge audience full of people just staring at me, waiting for me to speak. I have been diagnosed with general anxiety but I don't take anything for it. My doctor gave me propanolol for panic attacks and I swear it is a wonder pill. I take it an hour before speaking. It takes away all of the physical symptoms of anxiety without clouding your mind. It takes the edge off in a way that no other medicine can, but you don't feel intoxicated, or altered mentally at all."


"I am not having complete bladder emptying based on ins and outs of liquid.  Is that a concern?"


"Zofran is a miracle drug! I've had this medication for several years on an as-needed basis. With my IBS and anxiety, I tend to get nauseous easily. Whatever the cause to my nausea may be, Zofran works every single time. Now that its dissolvable it makes it so much easier to take. The relief happens within 20-30 minutes and usually 1 tablet is all I need. I do experience 2 side effects each and every time: a painful headache after the drug wears off (6-8 hours after taken) and constipation (practically nonexistent bowel movements) for 2-3 days. For the headache, OTC migraine meds work best. The constipation isn't bothersome enough to me to treat."


"Terrible BC pill
Spotting, weight gain and horrible cystic acne like I have never had before. Sure there are no heavy periods but it's not worth all the side effects! Stay away from this medicine. Have given it 3 months - too long should have given up sooner - ruined face over the holidays."


"I want to throw a ticker tape parade for the manufacturers of this medicine. It changed my life. I'm 13 weeks and was flat on my back gagging all day every day. I tried all the tricks and nothing worked until I tried this. I am back in the land of the living and hoping to regain the 10 lbs I lost in the 1st trimester.

I did A LOT of research and there is nothing that indicates that this medicine causes any problems whatsoever for baby. It is probably the best researched medicine on the market to date. Emily Oster's book Expecting Better has a nice explanation for why it was pulled in the US (but not UK or Canada) for 30 yrs."


"A life changing medication!  I have tried almost every antidepressant out there, combinations, the works. I never realized how ineffective they were until now. I was on Prozac alone and it wasn't doing anything but keeping me up at night. I was completely hopeless about two weeks ago. So hopeless I thought I needed to be committed. My psych doctor called this his "nuclear weapon".  I didn't believe anything would help, but the difference is unbelievable.  It does increase appetite so I couldn't give it a 10, but this is one amazingly effective medication for me!"


"I don't understand all the horror stories about Suprep. I had no problem drinking it. It tastes like grape ice pops, but only sweeter..not at all disgusting like some make it to be and I have very picky taste buds. As as as doing its job, I drank the first bottle mixed with cold water at 8 pm followed by 2 additional 16 oz drinks of cold water within the hour. It started taking effect 2 hours later. I had several watery bowel movements till midnight. I then went to sleep and was awakened with another urge to go at 4 am. I then stayed awake and drank the 2nd part of the prep at 6:15 which really did the trick after several runs to the bathroom. This was my 4th colonoscopy and Suprep was by far the best and easiest prep for the procedure."


"Continuation from Alee:  I went to the ER and my potassium was low; now I'm on potassium pills for 3 days. Today 6/16/17 I had my first panic attack in over a few weeks, my heart was pounding really hard and fast; my left side was numb, I couldn't breathe; so I showered and it calmed me down a bit. I'm hesitant to start back on the zoloft...any suggestions?"


"If you have any kind of stomach problems, these kind of medications aren't for you. It only relieved about 10-20% of my pain & hurt my stomach in the process."


"I have been having chronic migraines for 5 years now and probably 50 other prescriptions wrote for me and finally gabapentin is like a miracle for me.My migraines were 24/7 with tension in shoulders and neck.  Felt little tired and strange first day but great relief now. My doctor and neurologist all but gave up on me and was filling pretty depressed.  Thank you gabapentin!!!!!"


"I have been on and off birth control for about 10 years. I've tried Mirena, Loestrin 24, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I always had a little nausea, but Yaz was the first pill to make me vomit. I've been the same size for 10 years but while on Yaz I gained about 15 pounds and went up two cup sizes!  I do have loss of appetite but I'm hungry all the time. What I mean is I don't want to eat but the hunger is so intense that I have to.
My period was also never ending. But that may be due to me missing a few pills this month."


"I have been on this pill for 3 weeks and already can't wait to switch to something else. After the first week I became severely depressed with heavy mood swings and no sex drive at all. I cried at everything. I felt nauseous almost every day. "


"Prescribed 7.5mg twice a day, to eventually move up to 15mg. The first dose made me so dizzy and lightheaded that to had to lie down. I tried just one small dose for a few days after, kept getting dizzy spells and feeling faint. Actually increased anxiety because I was so worried about the side effects"


"I've been a smoker for 10 years. I have tried the gum, patches, and the vaporizer ciggs, nothing worked. Nothing worked because I wanted to smoke, I enjoyed it. I'm on day 18 of Chantix and this is my first day without a cigarette. I'm having all the side effects, nausea, vomiting, gas, constipation, dreams, cant sleep, and don't have energy. I wonder if this pill is made to do this so you wont want to smoke? I'm going to be a trooper and finish up my packet of pills, but the side effects are enough to make a person want to quit. I will say it reduces your cravings, and makes a cigarette taste nasty. I'm hoping that all these side effects are worth it in the long run."


"In the last year I have had bad coughing episodes on two separate occasions.  One in February and one now in October.  In both instances, the doctor prescribed a 5-day supply of Z-pack and in both cases I had to try to get a second 5-day supply because the first didn't work.  Now I have been through two 5-day supplies and still have a bad cough. I have always had bronchitis problems but it would be a once-a-year event and once I went to the doctor, he would prescribed something and then I'll be better in a couple of days.  I have moved and now I go to a different doctor who seems to be in love with Z-pack.  My first experience with it was after I moved here.  It doesn't work for me."


"Horrible experience with this medicine!!! Now granted, I didn't get pregnant so I guess you could say it was "effective". BUT the frickin mood swings that go along with it!!! I was constantly worried about EVERYTHING. I would go from being in a great mood to down in the dumps depressed within minutes. I would get so frustrated I would *embarrassingly* almost punch my husband during any tiny argument. I also had a headache almost everyday. I have noticed a lot of reviews mention weight gain, I can't say I experienced that per-say but I do notice that after a couple of weeks off of it I have stop craving carbs as much. Good luck to ya if you do try this medication. Just monitor moods"


"I've had RA for 56 years, and of course pain. Before having my gastric surgery I had tremendous pain in my lower back. A nurse friend who also as RA said I should try it, I took 30mg the first night and rocketed out of bed the next morning; the second night/morning the same thing, no pain and the flexibility to jump right out of bed. The third night I was wondering if I was just having a good couple of mornings, so I skipped the dose; I woke up at 2am with excruciating pain and downed the cymbalta. The next morning around 9am, I launched out of bed forgetting all about any pain. Bottom line, for me it was a God send, like most meds; you can't expect everyone to react the same. It's not rocket science people, get a weeks worth of samples."


"Almost immediate issues with syncope, had to stop taking and go back to Urologist."


"Wow!  My urinary incontinence started several years ago and I've been wearing pads. I decided it was time to let my doctor order me a pill.  He gave me samples of Vesicare and I have taken them for one month.  They really worked for me.  Now when I get the urge, I head for the bathroom immediately but I have not wet my pants.  I have not had the side effects that some of you have had.  I have had a "raspy" voice a few times but chalked it up to postnasal drip which I've always had but even that has cleared up some so maybe that's the "dry mouth" part of it but it's certainly is not a problem..I still have lots of saliva. It's expensive even with my insurance covering 80% but after reading other medicine reviews, I guess I'll stay with it."


"I have been on Portia for a couple months now, and I noticed I've been super depressed and overly tired, I went to a good 7/8 hours of sleep and now sleep for 10/11 a night and still feel the need to nap in the evenings. I also suddenly became uninterested in studying and lazy, I've also been vomiting out of nowhere and not sure if it's because of the pill. I've taken a few pregnancy tests and they are negative, plus my boyfriend is always away in camp so it's already a low risk of me getting pregnant anyways."


"Only Allergy Medicine that has helped me. Expensive but it works like a charm."


"I signed up just to review this drug.

In my late 20s I came down with gout. I was/ am overweight and drink more alcohol then I should. I broke bones, tore ligaments, and I think gout was the worst pain I came across. It wasn't only for the first day, but it would stick with me for days and weeks. I would be intense pain. It was severely impacting my life.

I tried taking cherry pills, and other over the counter but nothing seemed to work.

After skeptism I began taking allopurinol. I have been taking it for nearly 9 months and have not had a single attack (knock on wood). I am still overweight and drink occasionally like I'm in college."


"I'm 20 years old and have mild to moderate breakouts that I've tried to fix with Epiduo and other topical creams. None of these creams seem to make a difference in my acne. I started using Atralin and Acanya about 2 weeks ago. At first my skin broke out horribly as I was told it would, the initial breakout period was pretty bad. I'm just about 2 weeks into using both of these products and my face is already clearing! My skin feels different and my blackheads and chin acne have started to disappear. My skin is a little sensitive and dry but the Cerave moisturizer and wash that my dermatologist recommended definitely help. I'm very happy with the results from this product so far."


"Addendum to June 13th post:
I AM SO HAPPY TO REPORT-  My A1c is down from 9.1 in May to 7.2 as of today!!!!  That's after 6- once weekly injections, smaller portion sizes, some weight loss, exercise and diligence on my part.  I'm still taking the .75 dosage of Trulicity, a decreased dosage of  Levemir at night;  Novolog (as needed) prior to meals.   I'm hoping to have the insulins discontinued at some point.  No issues with nausea or diarrhea.  My belly is tender or aches at times, but not painful.  I still experience occasional low blood sugars that require I keep a snack on hand.  I plan to mention these symptoms to my Endo. tomorrow.  My fasting blood sugars run  <130;  2-hour blood sugars (post meals) <150.
Overall, I'm pleased."


"After 4 months of use...

Pros:
very convenient, no acne.

Cons:
10lb weight gain over 3 months (no change in exercise or diet), severe bloating, cramps, headaches, slight sadness."


"This is an easy to apply cream that turns into a dry powder and stays right where you put it!  It is an excellent drying antifungal treatment.

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"Update: I guess my cervix lowered and my strings are hanging super low. Hurt my SO while we were having sex and now i have pain of a uti not sure if it is(going to the doctor tomorrow)"


"Having to urinate quite frequently, versus when taking Invokana,  and when it's time - it's really time! Also have gained weight..."


"I would just like to say if you're looking for a solution for you're acne PLEASE try this. I have been struggling with acne for a few years, I have tried everything from over the counter to prescribed medicine and NOTHING worked. Finally I decided to get on the pill because I had very deep painful cystic acne along my jawline and chin that wouldn't go away. I have been on Sprintec for 2 months now and my skin is 100% clear. Only time I get a pimple is around my period but it is so much more manageable. Trust me this pill is my magic pill."


"Doesn't work"


"Although the swelling in my ear has gone down greatly, I'm four days into treatment and still in pain and my ear will not drain even though I can feel the fluid. This medicine is making me feel VERY ill. Nauseous, dizzy, loopy and very anxious. "