"I had been having night sweats for about 2years. All the other Symptoms hot flushes nightmare. Life was getting unbearable. I can't go on HRT as My mum died very young with breast Cancer. My GP had spoken to me about fluxotine, I thought I will try. I did think no way will this work!!

Found this site and thought what's there to loose. OMG I'm 10 days into taken the drug and what a turn around. I clean Doctors houses for a living My own little Business. I had told one of the Doctor's I work for about getting put onto the drug. She couldn't believe that this would work as she does prescribe medication to her patient's. She knows what these drugs are used for obviously. One of her colleagues is menopausal she is passing on the information!!"


"I have been on Invokana for 8 weeks.  The 3 rd week was the hardest with a horrible yeast infection.  Treated that and it's been better ever since .  I have lost 18lbs.  I feel great and have more energy.  The urge to eat bad foods is gone and my sugar levels are normal.  I have stopped taking my Apidra which was 14 units with each meal and 7 units at bedtime.  I have cut my long acting Lantus from 32 units to 26 units daily.  I think I will be off insulin soon if my blood sugars keep dropping.  I have a stomach ulcer and could not tolerate other meds so I had to go on insulin.  This drug does not affect my ulcer.  I am very happy to be on Invokana."


"I have had my IUD for over a year now and I think it's the best thing ever. When I first got it put in I only bled for about a week with a little cramping. After that nothing at all. I haven't had a period for about 8months until I finally got one, and its not bad at all. It's light, no cramping, no headache, nothing. I haven't gained weight, my acne is gone, and my moods are fine. I know all women are different, but I just hear all these horror stories and I just wanted to tell my story, which is a good one. Hope it calms some of your fears."


"Approximately 3 weeks after having a posterior Foraminotomy / laminectomy I began having the same pain as I had prior to the surgery. The nerve pain & numbness became increasingly worse so I call the surgeon's PA at 4 weeks post op to find out if it was normal. He called in a Toradal script Friday.  I took 2 pills (as prescribed) & 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain. It's Sunday & I'm extremely pleased with the result so far! I have complete pain relief taking this in combination with Percocet!"


"Only took Xarelto for 6 days when I started having urinary bleeding."


"I get so dizzy and nauseous on this pill. With headaches.. No weight gain or decreased libido.. Just terrible cramps and tons of spotting and mood swings and depression. I've also broke out more.. And gotten terrible yeast and bv infections Don't take please"


"It may take a month or so to really notice the results of spirolactone, but if you have oily skin that gets worse depending on your menstrual cycle, this will probably do the trick. My skin is very clear right now, clearer than it ever got with doxycycline or minocycline. I'm very pleased with this medication."


"Started this three days ago. Had already begun a low fat diet a few days prior. I've had none of the oil-related side effects, but definitely things are more windy!!! I take one in morning with breakfast and one in evening with evening meal. My lunch is fat free so don't need to take one then. I also have a bowl of high fibre cereal around 8pm which has the dual affect of stopping me eating junk and also the fibre is helping to keep my output firm, if you catch my drift!! Have had a few stomach cramps and generally need the loo within an hour of taking tablet. Put the effort in with diet and exercise, and this seems to definitely minimise the side effects."


"I have got to just say this pill hasn't worked for me. I was given this pill because I have a small fibroid. My doctor just said let's try this and see if this works. Even though the fibroid is small it is very painful at times. I have been on this pill for about two months and boy does it have me going crazy. I haven't gained weight or had any acne problems but I have had so many extra cycles and I'm not talking about spotting. It's like when I take this pill I start my cycle all over again everyday. I have also been VERY depressed and moody which is usually not me at all. And last but certainly not least my blood pressure has been through the roof! I have decided today I am going to stop."


"Excellent medicine if taken appropriately. Find a Dr who understands anxiety disorders and isn't just an antidepressant pusher. That's the biggest challenge. Once you have a doctor who prescribes what you need you'll be great. I take 2 mgs bid (twice a day) and I'm a different person."


"I started this birth control six months ago. I was prescribed it for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and mild Endometrioses. It helped quite a bit with my frequent periods and cystic acne. However, I had constant spotting for the six months I was taking it. I took the pill at the same time every single night and I would still spot! I know this is common with this pill since it is supposed to give you 4 periods a year, but I couldn't take the spotting anymore. I also have absolutely no sex drive. "


"I been on this for med approximately half a month. I actually suffer from Bipolar and Depression also PTSD. Recently after I retired from fighting mixed martial arts and had knee surgery I was more depressed I gained weight. I am a big guy anyway. Normal for me is 6 ft 6 260 lbs. I got up to 340 and was like ok this is enough.

I started my vegan diet I did back when I fought mma went to the doctor I was down 10 lbs. I needed new med so she put me on the topomax. From day 1 zero appetite none whatsoever. Like I have to make an effort to eat.
When I do eat it is just cut up raw veggies in a bowl of vinegar that is it for the  day. Now I am on top of my supplements so my body has what it needs. I'm shredding lbs like mad"


"I have very sweaty palms that I unfortunately inherited from my mother and father.  I just started using Hypercare one week ago and applied it nightly.  I have seen a wonderful change in such a short period of time.  My sweaty hands affected me in social and religious settings which included shaking hands.  It used to be so embarrassing to watch the reaction on the other person's face when they shook my wet palms.  Hypercare has made me feel so much happier, like a weight lifted off my shoulders.  I can't say enough about it."


"I was initially prescribed this medication to address both a mild sleep apnea problem and persistent depression.  Initially, it was indeed like a miracle drug.  I felt better immediately and continued so for about a year.  However, the drug then quickly became less effective and actually began to make my depression much worse.  I very briefly switched to Nuvigil, but I continued with the worsening depression and ended up having to stop the medication.  Within a few days of discontinuing the medication, I felt considerably better.  I went on to other medications to help with the depression and fatigue.  Provigil/Nuvigil has been a blessing for many people.  However, as with many medications, their continued use can sometimes backfire."


"I was started on Mirapex for Parkinson's Disease. I have horrible pain, stiffness, tremors, headaches, dizziness and the list goes on. I had been confined to bed for nearly a year due to my complications. The very day I began taking the Mirapex we began to see improvement. As my dosage was increased I continued to show more and more improvement.  Mirapex is giving me my life back...slowly but surely!  The only complications I have are when my dosage is increased. I have slight nausea and tiredness but other than that I have had no other side effects."


"Injected Praluent 3 weeks ago. I am 74 yr old female, generally very healthy and active with familial cholesterol( not tolerant of statins etc).
 I had cold symptoms and a mild sore throat two days after the injection. Injected again 1 week ago, completely floored this week, with sickness and diahrrea the following day, stayed in bed that day, the following day and every morning this week as I am so tired ( injected on a Sunday, it is now Thursday). Still have a very red, sore and swollen throat and the symptoms of a heavy cold.
I rarely have colds or sore throats or sickness etc. I shall not be continuing with medicine"


"I'm 49 and I've been taking Vyvanse for three years.  It does help somewhat, but it only last about five to six hours, probably less than that.  I'm taking 20mg, which I think is too low, but my provider refuses to raise the dosage."


"Mom 86 years old multiple vertebral compression fractures , loss of height 6-8 inches . Advanced lumbar osteoporosis , 45 degree deviation of spine ... Curves to left like a "C" . After six weeks on forteo.... Her spine is almost straight. She has gained weight after being in hospital on 15 day liquid diet for gall bladder removal. surgery. Still a little slumped at shoulders but standing straighter ... Breathing improved pain insignificant compared to before as pain was moderate or greater. Let's see after four months... Don't wait to start this Med if your spine is similar. Six orthopedics doctors never recommended it ... They only look for surgical cases...."


"Keeps me even tempered where as I used to be moody in the afternoons when I started getting tired."


"This is my second day on Buspirone, 10 mg, twice a day (one every 12 hours) and already it has calmed my anxiety tremendously!  I plan on continuing with Buspirone on a "need to basis," like when a major event arises in my life.  Ihave obsessive compulsive disorder with high blood pressure so when major event occur in my life, my mind runs 80 miles an hour trying to plan and manage everything down to the last detail.  Then, I find myself overwhelmed and I have anxiety attacks simply because I can't do it all by myself! Thanks to Buspirone, I'm calm and collective and I can think more thoroughly and more effectively. My main side effects so far would be light-headedness and sleepiness, which is way better than anxiety attacks!"


"I started a Suboxone Maintenance program the day after I got out of treatment and have been taking it daily for 15 months. I have never relapsed with my drug of choice, heroin. This medication I feel has helped drastically in saving my life. And for that reason I rated it a 9. If I had one negative feeling towards this drug it would be that there is withdrawal symptoms you will experience when stopping taking it but not a fraction of what you would feel if you were stopping opiates."


"This is the second time I have quit on Chantix. The first time was 2008 for 8 months, and I went back to it when I had a really big change in my life. So now Im trying again and today is two months no smoking! Side effects are lousy; insomnia, weight gain, water retention and yes these are actual side effects from the medication and not a result of quitting. "


"I have been using Aviane for months. This is my first birth control and it has put my hormones back on track. Before using Aviane I cramped up to a week before starting and 7-10 day long periods. I was also extremely moody before on the pill. Now my periods are 3-4 days long, my cramping no longer requires pain meds, and I'm no longer moody. The only side effect I have is a low sex drive."


"Skyla insertion was the most painful thing of my life. It felt like giving birth and the cramps lasted all day. I was pale sweating and dizzy after insertion. Took me and hour to be able to leave the doctors office. However I had the Nexplanon and that was an absolute disaster so I had to choose a different method. I am excited to see how the Skyla works for me (after the pain goes away)."


"This is a success story:
I was so scared to start taking birth control because of all of the possible side effects. I have a history of anxiety and depression and I was afraid it would make this worse. I was pleasantly surprised! I have been taking Lutera for 3 months now and never had any negative side effects. It has actually improved my life. My hormones have leveled out, no more anxiety or depression. My breasts grew a cup size and without any tenderness or heaviness! My skin is clear and smooth. I used to have the worst cramps every month (fainting, vomiting, and staying home all day from the pain). This month I hardly felt them and now I don't have to rely on pain killers each month and I know when it will come!  No pregnancy scares!"


"I have suffered from excessive underarm sweating since hitting puberty. It was very discouraging. Many girls my age would have the absolute cutest outfit and I however could not wear it because it would show my sweat stains almost immediately. I would wear light colored shirts so that you could not see them quickly. Or large shirts. Layers of shirts. It did not matter if it was 100 degrees or 30 degrees, I would sweat profusely. I tried many things. I finally discovered this product and no longer have to worry about my sweating. I no longer feel the need to constantly hide my underarms. I can wear anything I want to wear. I have been using this product for over 3 years now and at 24, I have finally overcome my excessive sweating."


"I got off to a bad start with this one (dose too high), but I've been seizure free with it. As a bonus, it is also effective in treating bipolar symptoms. Relatively non-invasive too!"


"I had paragard for over 5 years now and I'm am pretty pleased with it. You do get heavier and longer periods and slight cramping that I use to never get. another side effect that I have noticed but I'm still not 100% sure is the birth control is hair shedding."


"I have had Liletta for over a year, and have had zero complaints. I no longer get a period (they went away around month 11.) I have no pain or discomfort from it, though I did the first 4-5 days after insertion. It has prevented me from pregnancy, it has not made me gain weight or have any other negative affects. My breasts aren't tender because of the hormones, no mood swings, no acne. None of the common complaints of the pill, this is 1000000 times than the Depo Prevera Shot, which I HATED. Don't ever get the shot done, trust me, it's God awful. Liletta definitely beats the pill, too. I will be getting this reinserted after my next pregnancy."


"Two weeks ago I had sex and my bf came (with condom on) but when he pulled away, (in the middle of it) there was no condom- it came off. We were afraid because half of his semen did release in me and (plot twist) It was during ovulation and me being fertile as hell! I took plan be literally 3 hours later and was worried I was going to be sick as a dog from it but I had no side effects, just a slight migraine. I was worried it didn't work because I didn't get much side effects? I also read somewhere plan b doesn't work if your already ovulating so I was convinced I was preg. Then my period started on time! It worked! Never been so happy to see blood and feel cramps lol"


"Have taken Amaryl 1mg for over a month and still cannot lower my blood sugar below 240. I walk, exercise and careful about what I eat..Help!"


"Have been on Effexor xr 75mg for about 1 year now for anxiety & panic attacks. I had a constant odd pain in my stomach (like butterflys and hunger). I would sweat uncontrollably & get dizzy & faint if I was put in a situation I wasn't comfortable with. I went to a Dr. who diagnosed me with anxiety and put me onto Effexor. The first 3 days were hell, every bad review I read on Google I could relate to, I even ended up going to the ER one night as I felt so nauseous and felt like I was losing control and could not stop freaking out. The Dr told me to stick to it, and promised it would get better. I'm so glad I did. I feel that this medication has saved me. I can almost live a normal life again."


"I had to come here to give another view of how this works as I came here last night was both shocked and  laughing reading the comments. I had already taken ONE tablet so it was a bit late to back out and I prepared myself for the excruciating poop storm to wake me at some point during the night. I was mildly disappointed when I woke at my usual time without so much as a tiny cramp. I did have a few rumbles that told me something was on it's way. The first BM was a bit of effort but far easier and closer to normal than the last 5 days (I had actually had some BM but scant and a lot of straining), I then proceeded to have 3 more BM's each one more liquid than the last but again no pain, no passing out. Try it, take ONE, it works"


"Today is my last day of 15 days of the low dose, I have only lose 3.6lbs but I was on vacation 11 of those days so I am not complaining.  however, my mood is horrible, I have cried a lot the past few days, my step son now hates me... lol...  but I start the higher does tomorrow so we will see how it goes.  PS,....go online and search coupons, you will get the first 15 days free and then you will get the next 6 months like $65.00 off or something I will let you know tomorrow when I get it filled.  But with the Qsymia coupon I got the first 15 days free instead of $90"


"I started using Epiduo about a week ago. I did not have severe acne but I was very embarrassed of my breakouts. I tried other medications that did not work for me so I was skeptical about trying Epiduo. Within 4 days my skin began to clear up. I did not experience any negative side effects nor did it burn my skin like it does in some patients. I would recommend Epiduo to anyone with mild acne who wants a clear face. Epiduo gave me confidence to go out of my house without make up and without being embarrassed I LOVE it!"


"So it's been 2 months now..I have been self controlling a little as I had a headache from hell.. only two times tho.. so why it's random I do not understand.. but it's so bad I can't touch it with 10 Tylenol.. it's crippling. BUT.. even so..I hate psoriasis so bad.. my life is altered by it..I continued on the Otezla with half the dose for a while.. back to full dosage.. but my psoriasis had returned due to the reduced dosage.. hoping it goes away again and those headaches as well.. nothing else is troubling.. the headaches need to subside so I can function normally at life and my job!"


"I'm on clonidine .01 mg before bed for anxiety and opiate withdrawal. I'm not finding it to be super helpful with either issue, although it does take the edge off some of the withdrawal symptoms. I had high hopes after reading some other reviews but I'm not experiencing the same effects.  I've been on various opiates for the large part of the past 20 years, the last 6 on methadone maintenance. It has done wonders for me, but I gained a LOT of weight when I went on the methadone and I want to try to taper so I can successfully stay sober and maintain a healthy weight. So far I'm not feeling hopeful but it's only been a few days.  I'll try to report back in a week or so."


"I was suffering from sciatica, herniated and bulging disc L5-L6. Had multiple epidural shots and radiofrequency, which gave temporary relief. I had been prescribed Arthrotec a while back but did not take it until pain was unbearable lately. I could not get comfortable whether I was standing, sitting or lying down. Driving was also torture. Within 2 days of taking Arthrotec 75 (2X daily), my pain disappeared almost completely. After reading comments, I will try 1 pill per day to see if it sustains."


"I started to develop classic flu symptoms at 3.00 pm Tuesday. I am looking after my husband who is receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer, so it was vital that I get back on my feet ASAP.  I visited the GP at 5.45pm Tuesday and had a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius.  I was prescribed Tamiflu and took the first dose at 6.30pm.  I took a second dose at about midnight and by about 3.00 am the fever had gone as well as the terrible aches and pains.  I have also been taking large doses of Cenovis brand Horseradish, Garlic and Vitamin C, and prescribed doses of paracetamol.

At midday on Day 2, still taking Tamiflu and feeling 90% normal, however I am still isolating myself as much as possible and disinfecting everything I touch!"


"I love Beyaz. The only side effects I have experienced is increase in breast size, increased sex drive and clearer skin. I would strongly recommend trying it. And definitely ask your doctor for the Bayer savings card that makes your first prescription $5 and only $25 for the rest of your prescriptions. I have no prescription insurance coverage so it is fantastic for me because I will never have to pay over $25. Hopefully it is as great for you as it is to me!"


"It really helps with my chronic pain I can walk on the treadmill with no hands for 40 min.  I was taking it for something else but notice on the treadmill my bad hand just relaxed and let go. "


"I am finding it VERY hard to believe these bad reviews of Macrobid.Im thinking these are the apple cider vinegar, D-Mannose and cranberry juice people, NONE of which cure UTIs. I have been battling reccurent and/or relapsing UTI's for a few years, despite being celibate. Up until now Bactrim worked, yes, it gave me a headache and made my heart race, but it worked. Then I tried monurol worked a few times, expensive beyond, then stopped. yesterday I tried Macrobid first time..no side effects. Had I listened to these reviews, I would have killed myself before taking it.. It seems to be working. It doesnt kill your gut flora Its considered one of the SAFEST of the UTI drugs. All I can say is do not be afraid to try it!!"


"I have been taking 50mg of Citalopram daily for about two years now for GAD and depression and have made a significant improvement in all aspects of my life.

I have however experienced several side effects:

Lethargy/Fatigue

Loss of Concentration

Memory Loss

Yawning

Nightmares

Increased Sweating

Insomnia

Augmented Essential Tremor

I think the overall efficacy of the drug outweighs the relatively minor side effects."


"I was on 10mg of Lexapro for 6 years for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It worked great! I wanted to see if I could have a good quality of life without it since I did gain 40 pounds in that time.  I am on a weight loss program now since I had to go back on Lexapro. Withdrawal wasn't too bad. It took 4 months and I was off of it for 4 months. Had new stressful things to deal with and that's why I am taking it again. It's a great medicine I feel, just have to watch your diet!"


"I suffered from extreme bloating and gas starting thanksgiving 2016 and still am dealing with my gerds condition to this day 10 January 2017
My gastro Dr recommended prilosec one time a day but it was to strong and made me have an uneasy feeling in my stomach so he switched me to prevacid and it was great for the first week in a half but then starting causing me to burp excessively after that and I had a hard time digesting my food. I think it eliminated to much of my stomach acid hence, I had a hard time breaking down food
And I stopped taking prevacid cause it harmed me more than helped
Me in the end.
Is there anything that will help me?
It seems like antacids work against me:/
Don't no what to do
Cause now I'm so sensitive eating food "


"I've been hesitant try Prozac as I didn't want to be a zombie or overly sedated. But after 5 years of dealing with Panic Disorder/Generalized Anxiety and countless antidepressant not working, I decided to give it a try. The first month was pretty rough. I was always tired, brain was foggy and I continued to have anxiety. But I stuck with it and after increasing to 30 mg, I felt absolutely NORMAL. I could feel emotions and even a normal amount of anxiety without freaking out. It has also helped with social anxiety. DOWNSIDE - I find it almost impossible to get any deep sleep on this medicine, and no sleep medicine seems to work (I've tried them all)."


"I have been taking this medication for a month now and I it works wonders for me. I had tried every over the counter product for constipation and it finally got to the point that my GI said I was becoming dependent on laxatives. I'm an active 26yr old but I have had two major surgeries on my stomach. The second surgery ended with me needing half of my bowel removed. I'm content with this medication. I worry about getting dependent years down the road. The only thing I don't like about this medicine is that after I take it my bowel sounds are unreal. It wakes me up from my sleep. I haven't had any other side effects that were listed above, luckily. I'd recommend it. "


"When taken at the onset of a migraine, Axert works well with minimal side effects.  If I've gone too long before taking it, I will sometimes need a second dose.  Typically post-migraine, I am a bit dopey and slow the following day or so.  While this could be a reaction from the medication, I think it's mostly just post-migraine symptoms."


"Well, I've been on this right now for about 3 months...and the first two months were horrific. It has evened out a little bit, I almost switched off of it. I am on an antidepressant, and the first two months have made me more depressed than I've ever been. I think things are evening out...the first two months I had the worst two periods of my life. I hope my mood evens out."


"I don't know how all these people are saying this is amazing.  6 mg...wide awake.  Brain never shut up all night, crazy dreams when I did sleep which was maybe a couple of hours.  "


"I was on the depo shot for 2 years. With depo I gained 15 pounds over the 2 years. Although this isn't much, it's a lot for a short person (I'm 4'11"). I had heavy bleeding for a whole year on depo, then eventually I stopped getting my period (which is great because they were extremely painful). With nexplanon, I had light spotting for 3 days and haven't had a period since. Also, I lost 8 pounds in the 3 months that I've had nexplanon without changing diet or exercise after switching. My only complaint is sometimes if you put pressure on where it's implanted, you can feel it poking. I avoid my son or husband laying on my arm because of it."


"My doctor took several vaginal samples and tested for yeast, all std's, and bacteria.  The ONLY thing that was positive was g. Gardnerella, which is bacteria.  She gave me flagyl 500 MG daily x7 days and told me to use metrogel 2x a week for 4-6 months.  Still not better and just finished 5 weeks of the gel, which is 10 doses.  I have zero odor, never had any, but my discharge is like acid.  My skin around the vaginal opening is extremely red and it burns and sometimes I itch.  I'm majorly frustrated.  I have used desitin and vaseline to try and keep the discharge from burning me so bad (docs suggestion) but those tend to make me worse!  I'm truly so depressed I just don't feel like this is ever going to go away.  No sex  for 5 months now."


"This is my first time taking it. Keep in mind I spent the whole day moving into a new apartment and haven't been getting full sleep all week. I took it 2 to 3 hours ago and I'm still awake! With Ambien there were side effects but at least I slept within 15 mins.  It seemed to calm me but I don't feel tired enough to sleep, hence, I'm writing this review. I even turned on my ocean sleep sounds and it didn't work. I wonder if I could get my doctor yo switch me to Ambien next Monday."


"I took 20mg Prozac from age 16 to 27 to make sure my anxiety and depression didn't interfere with being successful in high school and college. The 20mg completely got rid of my anxiety and depression. This dose, however, was too stimulating causing loopiness, decreased concentration in conversations, hyperactivity, and extended laughing spells over silly things. This dose also made it very difficult to orgasm and numbed up my emotions where it was difficult to feel whether I was in love with someone or not when dating. I did not realize these side effects until I finally got off Prozac at age 27, could feel my emotions, and discover my true personality off meds. Orgasms great now."


"7 months
The insertion was painful enough to almost make me pass out. I did not take any NSAIDs beforehand but definitely needed it afterwards. Since then my periods have been lighter, but less regular (they weren’t regular to begin with). Sometimes they come about twice a month, and sometimes they skip. The cramps are random and not correlated with the bleeding, and sometimes they’re frequent and make me stop doing whatever I was doing and/or reach for the ibuprofen. It still feels like very bad gas, 7 months in. PMS symptoms are slightly worse. I do worry about the pain being the IUD imbedding, and about getting pregnant on it. I am still going to do at-home tests due to the irregularities, but it’s still better than no birth control."


"I have been taking fastin for a little over two weeks. I started at 150 and im currently 140. Fastin causes me not to be hungry as much and gives me energy. I do feel a little jittery sometimes and have a funny taste in my mouth. Overall im pleased with my weight loss and will continue using fastin ."


"I started this in the hospital at 20 after a few days they upped it to 40. I felt weird the first week or so then somewhat normal

 I didn't have an appetite for the first couple of weeks

 The major side effect has been insomnia.  I woke up at 2 or 3 in the morning.  I don't fall alseep because I have to get up at 6 and my spouse will get up at 445 am

I've taking my son to school and then coming home and sleeping. I tired tea, melatonin and some liquid sleep aid but morning has worked to help sleep through the night

I dont want to take another medication"


"This is the first review I've ever wrote in life. I say that to say, this is how horrible Xulane is, so bad that I had to write a review about it. I started the patch 3 weeks ago. I was very excited because I didn't have to take pills, which means you have to remember to take them everyday. With the patch you just have to wear/change them once a week. First week of using the patch I notice a difference in my body. I was very nauseous, migraines was almost everyday, and loss of appetite. Second week, I was very very emotional, I would cry for no reason along with being very moody. I'm literally nauseous everyday now, I have vomit a few times. Long story short, I have pregnant symptoms. STAY AWAY FROM THE PATCH!! It's horrible!"


"No problems, feeling great, breathing better today. 750 mg 4 days left."


"I have suffered from migraines all my life and I am now 57. I was prescribed Imitrex at age 39 and the first dose of 50mg gave me a tightness in my throat but it stopped the migraine. I suffered with them every day. I finally figured out that MSG in food was the biggest cause of the migraine. MSG is disguised by many names but I have eliminated a lot of food and with the help of Imitrex, I can live an almost normal life without a migraine. Imitrex sometimes makes me sleep a lot and other times I sleep for about 30 minutes and I'm fine. I praise the makers of Imitrex because nothing else would completely take the pain away!"


"The urine flow improved slightly but the worst thing that occurred was my heart racing & blood pressure rise after having a hot shower at bedtime. Usually my BP is around 120 / 80 pulse 55 .When this occurs it was 158/103 pulse 146, also I get a fluttering sensation in my heartbeat which is irregular.
This does not happen every night but It has only occurred since taking tamsulosin for the last 2 months also feeling tired & lethargic."


"I just removed the ring after 3 weeks because after two weeks I started having hot flashes, low back pain and vaginal discharge. It has been 3 days now and the symptoms are abating. I did not like the bloat I was feeling and will go back to the Estrace cream, which is not as convenient but with which I did not have side effects."


"I have been on 5mg of lex for a month and this works a bit, I have tried to go up to 10mg but than I feel like crap,so I am stuck at 5mg. Probably the only AD medication that I have ever been able to stay on.."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Finally cracked the code on this:
1) Got Suprep early and put it in the fridge to get COLD - put it in the coldest part of my fridge for good measure.
2) Day of prep, I mixed it with flat Mexican Coca-Cola (American Coke may do the same ... but there is a difference in flavor and sweetness).
3) Poured solution over a glass of ice and chugged it down with a large "milkshake" straw.. like the ones they give with Bubble Teas & Smoothies.
This really changed my dread of the prep, while it didn't taste like a Chocolate Milkshake, I wasn't sipping and gagging on it for what seemed forever.
Well, it worked for me ... maybe it will for you. :)"


"Never I mean never will I recommend this medication to anyone. It worked for the yeast infection but the next morning my area is soooo swollen I have bloody discharge from the trauma of the medication. Its on fire. I should of stuck with the 7 day monistat this is so uncomfortable"


"I had migraines for years. I tried Imitrex and similar meds but ended up with rebound headaches. It was a vicious cycle. Narcotic meds also did not work.

Botox was a miracle for me. Within two weeks my migraines had disappeared entirely!  The Botox lasted for 4-6 months.

I changed neurologists though last month and he had a different method of injection, using twice as much Botox (200 units instead of 100).  Two days later I developed horrible neck pain that progressed from sore to being barely able to hold my head up. I could not look down, bend, brush my teeth, or even turn my head. My head felt as if it weighed 200 pounds. Doctor said it would go away in 2 weeks!  10% of folks get this "side effect."  I am still suffering."


"I'm 28 & have asthma. I tried Singulair a few years ago, which helped my asthma & allergies. I recently began to have asthma flare ups again & started taking the generic. This time I am noticing side effects. I have frequent headaches, which may or may not be from the medicine, but could be from lack of sleep that I definitely attribute to this medicine. I get so exhausted  but can't fall asleep until sometimes 6 am, then walk around like a zombie the next day only to repeat the pattern. I am prone to depression but have not noticed it worsening. I am not a crier but now tear up over everything, happy or sad. I have sharp pain in my ears. Dry eyes. "


"I got Skylah and it was horribly painful. Worst cramps of my life, when I left the office, I stayed in my car for twenty minutes because I was incapable to drive as my legs were numb from the pain. But it was so, so, so worth it. As a commuting student it was such a pain remembering to take my pill and the nuvaring gave me migraines. I'm still spotting but IM NOT PREGNANT, so I'm cool with it. I feel like Skylah is fool proof and I can trust it a lot more than any other type of birth control. It's the only birth control method I've ever felt comfortable using sans condoms. The money I've saved from not buying Trojans every week is worth any twenty dollar co-pay."


"I have had the Nexplanon in for 9 months . Getting it inserted was not painful but a good hard pinch.  I bruised afterwards for about 4 days and was sore for about 4 weeks . I had read the reviews on the menstrual cycle being light or not having one. But my own experience, I have a cycle once a month and then about 4 to 5 days later a heavier cycle which last about 3 to 5 days.  I dont mind it because I don't want kids as if now and its good for 3 years. Which is a money saver if you have insurance."


"After getting it and reading on the Internet about it I was worried about taking it, but you know, Internet tends to dramatize thing. Been taking it for years now and still works amazingly, knocks me out in 20 minutes reliably, and keeps me down a good 8 hours. I've never felt hangover effects from it whatsoever. In fact its quite the opposite; because when you're not used to getting a decent night of rest, when you do, you're damn right you'll feel great. Everyone is different and it's compatability with you simply has to be tested. All the Internet horror stories on this drug are inapplicable for my case. My only problem is, doctors are very stingy with dealing adequate amounts due to dependancies. Yes I'm addicted, I'm addicted to sleep."


"I had a similar experience.  I had persistent back pain that muscle relaxers did nothing for.  I started taking Bextra and the pain was gone in a day."


"Traded this from Zyprexa and been on it for a week, I gotta say, wow! This is a life-saver, been on 300mg, I feel so much better and not as drugged/sleepy as Zyprexa. This medication has greatly reduced my PTSD symptoms, especially the foght or flight mode. I also had depersonalization/derealization and that is almost completely gone! Can't say enough good things about this med. It's a keeper."


"I've been taking this on and off for a few months now (but taking as prescribed) for chronic and severe sinus infections. I recently had surgery for it and am still taking it. I am honestly hoping to be off it soon. I have noticed several side effects - I can't sleep well but always feel tired and without energy; I'm moody; excessive sweating with a horrible breakout or rash over my chest, shoulders and back; my skin is dry and my face looks fuller. "


"I took it for insomnia. I'll give a two because it definitely knocked me out.  I tried it for about a week or so and the side effects didn't go away.  I was mindless - a zombie.  I was interested in absolutely nothing.  A friend would point out hot chicks walking by and the most I would give was a "meh".  I did my school work, ate food, and sat around with friends - just sat there as everyone else had fun."


"I have used this aspirin for about 30 years to help with rheumatoid arthritis. I miss it terribly when I have to stop it for tests or medical procedures. The coating helps to keep it from hurting my stomach. "


"Had the implant January 17th 3 months after having my second baby. Thought it was great at first no period not having to worry about contraception, then started to struggle with my weight found it hard to control it constantly feeling hungry, more headaches than usual, spots on face and always feeling down. Thought it was down to busy tired mum running around after two babies but husband and friends noticed a change in my mood, etc. Getting it taken out in a couple if weeks. Friend had the same problem and felt better after having it removed."


"I take one every night and the next day around six or seven I wake up cramping a little and so I go to the bathroom and poop for about a half an hour. I defiantly recommend this especially if you are constipated. I use it for weight loss and lose a pound a day for the first couple weeks."


"Was a little fatigued and had some loose bowel movements but I no longer cry when I pee so I'd call that a win!"


"Getting it put in was painless and I am a big baby even though I have given birth 3 times haha! I didn't feel a thing though the doctor hadn't even started when she was done. Afterwards I was a bit sore! I still have a fantastic sex drive, not too moody, and haven't gained weight yet. It's been about 1 month and a half. I do wish I would stop bleeding though it's been over two weeks, not a big fan of that. It's making sex a little undesirable obviously but overall it's great so far! I just hope I'm not one of those chicks who bleeds."


"I just took my first pill, literally 5 minutes ago.  I have to say I'm terrified of the side effects, but at 56 years only 5'1 and 230 pounds, I'm at my wits end with my weight.  I hope to be able to report back that I've had no side effects and that it's working.  Reading all the reviews has helped.  Fingers crossed it works!

So after one week, I'm done.  I can't take the jittery feeling, almost fell at work yesterday, I was walking like I was drunk.  Trying to get a normal sentence out was difficult, my mind was just not right.  I lost 3 pounds but I don't think it was the contrave that did it.  No other side effects though, just feeling like I was higher than a kite  :("


"My skin peeled and it burned but it helped my acne so much."


"I  just started this med for insomnia and anxiety.  The dr told me to take 75mg.  I got super dizzy, and had to have my husband help me to bed.
 After reading other comments, I just think I took too much to start with.
 Maybe I will cut a pill in half and try that.  I need something, that's for sure.."


"I've been on Kariva for probably 3 years or less now, and it is my favorite bc. I have tried others with crazy emotional side effects and heavy bleeding. Kariva gets rid of my period about 99% of the time, and with that, it decreases sex drive. It got rid of my acne, and constant hot flashes. I didn't gain any weight on it. In fact, I just came off of Kariva a few weeks ago due to a severe yeast infection which I had no idea what was causing, and since then my hormones are insane from being off of it. I keep binge eating, have cramps, my vagina is almost tingling a lot, my face gets very flush and red and my skin is super dry. I gained  6 lbs in that time and hadn't changed my eating patterns. I am going back on Kariva due to this."


"Have ear infection, which was not cleared by the Amoxycillin, which had no side effects. But problem retuned. Dr said use the Augmentin. Chemist gave me generic brand Alphaclav Duo. Took first (and only) Tablet with lunch, and about 4 hours later the vomiting started. It must be the Clavulanic Acid that is the issue, as the Amoxycillin was OK. Called Dr, who said stop taking it. I just hope the vomiting stops soon, as I feel awful."


"I wasn't severely depressed but I was always CRAZY sensitive, flipped out and cried at the smallest things, had pretty bad anxiety for no reason and would think negative thoughts over and over until I couldn't sit with myself.

I finally decided to see a psychologist who recommended I have a psychiatric evaluation- in which they prescribed Lexapro. They started me on 10mg for two weeks and bumped me up to 20mg, which I have been taking for the last 2 months.

I can't even express the immense change I experienced. I have never felt so content in my life. It never changed my personality in a drastic way, but I feel very confident, I can brush things off easily, I don't feel stuck in life, I can actually have fun. I LOVE this medicine."


"Been on this med 3 weeks .Experienced slight nausea daily no impact on sugar levels ."


"I had a persistent cough for 8 weeks (muscle strain in side and back the worse pain ever when I coughed) diagnosed with walking pneumonia and was prescribed the usual Tussin with codeine (and an antibiotic) which is never helpful to my cough, after going to urgent care a 2nd time I was prescribed Tessalon (and another antibiotic) I took it 3 x day for 3 days and my cough started to cease by the 5th day no cough...2 weeks later cough started up again due to cold air, drafts at work so I read up on Tessalon that it starts to work up to 20 min after taking...maybe not 20 min for me but by end of day no more coughing."


"Great for relief of back pain BUT severe side effects. Migraine, vomitting (blood present !!! ) , diarrhoea & severe stomach cramps  ( I couldn't stand up with the pain) even for a couple of days after I stopped taking them. Could only manage 6 days of a 14 day persrcription. Just not worth it ! Would rather deal with the back pain."


"I was given Levofloxacin 750 mg for 5 days, for a sinus infection.  On the 5th day I started having Achille Tendon pain.  I've been off the medication for 4 days and I now have some swelling in the area as well as pain.  I have never had problems with my tendons.  In my opinion taking the drug was a big mistake and one that I regret.  From all I've read this condition may not go away for a year if it even goes away.  For me the cure wasn't worth the horrible side effects.  I won't take its again or anything else in the Fluoroquinolone family."


"I've smoked 40 years. Tried to quit before and never was successful. Somehow taking this medication it seemed easier. I have been smoke free now 2 months. I took the medication for 1 month prior to quitting and then went cold turkey. I take 75 mg daily when I go to bed. I have been instructed to take this medication for full 6 months after quitting.

Cons: dry mouth, flatulence, lower sex drive, some weight gain, groggy in the morning, increased appetite, harder to urinate (dribbling).

Pros: No anxiety around quitting smoking, seemed easier this time, medication is covered on drug plan, I feel committed and have been (no bargaining with myself to have 'just one'), It works!

Pro's outweigh the cons because I have quit. Cons are temporary!"


"If you have to take a stimulant and you get anxiety, this is the medication to take. It is very smooth and doesn't cause anxiety. There isn't a high and low and you don't really feel this wear off (no ups and downs) the way that Adderall and other medicines cause a low in the evening. This is not any more addicting than any other drug so don't believe that. People that require these types of medication typically don't get addicted to them.  People and doctors tend to give medications that can help people."


"I took 2.5 milligrams of abilify for a month, then the generic came out and I had to use that because the insurance wouldn't pay for brand name. It was the worst experience I've had, I couldn't stay awake so I started taking it at night time still really bad result so I called my insurance company and I called my doctor and I'm now back on the regular abilify brand name 5 milligrams. However I'm afraid of the weight gain I've already gained weight on Cymbalta and I'm afraid I'll gain more on the abilify however it does make me active enough for hopefully I'll be able to walk a lot of it off or something, does anybody have any suggestions to keeping the weight off?"


"After being diagnosed with PMS my doctor prescribed Sertraline on a cyclical basis. I take the tablets two weeks before my period and I can honestly say they have saved my life. I remember being so shocked when my period started for the first time on them because I hadn't had any of that awful build up of anger, depression and frustration. It was like a lead weight had lifted off my shoulders. I felt normal again."


"I'm 15 and since elementary school I've had anxiety. In December 2013 it started getting severe to the point where I couldn't get any work done or fall asleep for hours. I was extremely concerned about my heart because my chest was hurting and I was having heart palpitations (which worried me more). I finally went to a psychologist mid-February and started Zoloft 25 mg a day for the first week. Now I'm on 50mg/day. I have never been happier. My life has completely turned around, I function like a normal person and I never worry about my heart anymore. I started noticing the Zoloft working at the beginning of the second week. Only side effect: decreased appetite for first few weeks, but 100% back to normal now. Zoloft truly changed my life."


"I've been on this pill for about 4 months now and have had 0 side effects. All the reviews terrified me but like I said I'm totally fine."


"I have had migraine headaches for 13 years.  I have tried everything on the market, most work for a bit, Imitrex was the best but this too has always been hit and miss.  Frova has worked all but 1 time.  Works within 15minutes to an hour.  I am able to go to work and do anything I would normally do, if anything I am a little sluggish maybe.  It is truly a miracle. Expensive but well worth it if you are a chronic migraine sufferer. "


"I used the medicine for 3 months. With Sjogren's and Lupus, the drops were, most nights, excruciating. The morning dose was uncomfortable. It took an hour for my sight to clear every time. I experienced constant runny nose, tightness in my throat, and urethra. Because it is an immune suppressant, I now have a bladder infection. Despite gaining eye relief, unparalleled the first month, but declining in effectiveness the second and third months, I have to stop. I cannot have repeat infections. I was paying $20 a month with the coupon."


"This medication is the only thing that managed to keep me functional as a human being. Panic attacks, and severe depression...this seems to do the trick for both problems, and does wonder for my IBS as well! I have started and stopped multiple times (usually just because of the "I feel fine, why bother with it?" syndrome) but the last time, the doctor told me, "Consider yourself like a diabetic; they need insulin because their body doesn't regulate it correctly. You need this because your brain doesn't regulate serotonin correctly. Don't feel ashamed! The choice is to lie around and do nothing all day because you hate pills, or take the pills and live your life."  Effexor XR allows me to live normally."


"I was recently diagnosed with (thin) PCOS after stopping birth control for four years. The only reason I stopped my original pill was because they were no longer manufacturing it. I tried Mircette for a week, in an effort to manage my PCOS symptoms (low progesterone, acne, irritability, no menstruated cycles), and this pill was terrible. It increased my irritability, and gave me the worst cramps I've ever had. It was so painful, I couldn't even move/walk to get to the bathroom. My doctor said this is not normal, and to stop the medication.

I haven't tried another one yet, and I'm considering going back to using my essential oils with natural progesterone. At least it improved my mood."


"I was on Yaz for over a year before I had Mirena put in. I had really heavy periods and severe cramping before I was on Yaz and Yaz made my periods almost invisible. No cramping, light bleeding, and I had energy. Recommend."


"I was diagnosed with Osteo in 2010 and was put on Fosamax, along with a daily dose of calcium-VitD. tablet. In 2014 the Dr. changed my prescription to Prolia due to its stronger potency, along with the continued Cal-VitD tablet. Though my bone density increased 10% since taking Prolia, I feel the side effects may out weigh any positive bone density increases. With constant jaw pain, I also have unusual problems with my teeth; constant infections, pain in one tooth or another, and Root Canal Treatments needed. I suffer insomnia, something I never had pre Prolia. With no warning or trigger I have constant blood blisters in my mouth, some as big as 5cent pieces. My cholesterol has increased. I feel unusually tired & have regular leg cramps."


"Worked well, full night of sleep. First without waking to go to bathroom.  No side effects, no morning fog, alert, had a good day at work."


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"I have been on this pill for over a year and have not experienced any problems with it.  I have not gotten pregnant, have not gained any weight, I do not break out, and my periods are even shorter and lighter! This pill helps with cramping and I do not experience any mood swings.  I would definitely recommend Tri-Sprintec."


"Suffered with severe Neuropathic pain caused by shingles for a number of years whilst taking various ineffective painkillers. My Doctor recently prescribed 50mg Tramadol capsules which relieve the pain considerably. For me, this is a wonder drug and totally free on the NHS."


"I must be really rare because my condition is low cholesterol.  My body does not produce enough niacin.  My bad cholesterol is at a normal range so are my lipids.  I have been on Niaspan for 6 years at least.  My cholesterol levels have been steady since.  I am at the maximum dose of 2000mg a day. The only problem with it is the flushing.  I hate it!  I take it at night with a bowl of cereal and a 325 mg entrophen to reduce the flushing."


"I was put on Bunavail because of the constipation I was having on the Bup's. I used to take 2mg twice a day...my Doc told me how great this new Bunavail is, yada yada. The first two days of it, I was going thru WD's! My moods were awful, I was clammy but hot, sweating, chills, no appetite. So my Doc tells me to double my dosage, and finally I feel better...no more WD's, but my gosh...the mood swings...I'm like a crazy woman on her period, ready to snap on the next person that irritates me. That's NOT like me, I'm always rainbows and butterflies, and I hate this. While the constipation has gotten better, it's still there. I'd rather have to take laxatives then deal with these mood swings. I'll give it another month until my next appointment"


"I had gotten the Mirena at the advice of my gyn after being told that I could not do traditional birth control due to other health conditions. I do not have children. It hurt going in. I have had multiple endometrial biopsies that hurt a lot less. It was put in on 10/15/15 and I have not stopped bleeding since. I think that the bleeding has actually started to steadily started to become heavier. I will be contacting my GYN again on Monday to see about getting it taken out and other options."


"2x10mg a day for fibromyalgia pain. It is not perfect, but takes the edge off."


"The worst birth control. I have never felt more nauseous- I feel as if I am pregnant! I can't enjoy a glass of wine without throwing up. I'm sensitive to certain smells, I'm extremely bloated, and I gained 8 pounds in 3 weeks. I just started a new pack but am considering quitting it tomorrow and going to my doctor for a new one.
Extremely frustrated over the side effects that I've experienced."


"NuvaRing is my first kind of birth control and it's convenient because I don't have to remember to take a pill everyday. It has also evened out my up and down hormone mood swings but it's difficult to use when I am away traveling for a few weeks and happen to be needing to place the next one in. This is something I didn't think of until I planned a 14  day trip, which ended up right in the middle of my cycles."


"Nuvaring seemed like the perfect option for me. I'm a college student, so life can be crazy and I never know where I'm going to be at what time of day I used to like to take the pill. The first month wasn't too bad, but after that I started noticing some serious changes. I started feeling tired almost all the time, even after 9 hours of sleep. My sex drive decreased to nothing. If I wasn't wanting to have sex, then what's the point of taking birth control and paying so much for it every month. I started having really bad effects on my emotions. I would go from being happy to sad within a second. It was nothing for me to randomly start tearing up for no reason. I never had this problem on the pill. I'm switching back."


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


"Got rid of psychotic symptoms but I had an allergic reaction and had to go off it. Made me feel drunk after I took it so I had to go right to bed. I would stumble around if I got out of bed. Made me sweat and salivate more. I found olanzapine a better fit."


"Smooth feel and effective. Start slow 0.5 mg and hold for two weeks before increase."


"Started at 18, was active, normal weight. Started gaining weight right away but didn't think much of it until I realized I was having to buy larger sizes, but didn't seem to have BC alternatives as I'm forgetful so pills wouldn't work. Over the course of 5 years, I have gained over 100 lbs, hair started greying early, loss of energy, loss of interest in life, and thinning hair, dry skin. Basically depo put me into menopause state, I was early 20s and felt decades older. I went from a size 12 to a size 24. And now 2 decades later, I still have that extra weight on me-no matter what it just won't come off! I am tired all the time, I hardly eat but still gain weight  easily. Depo ruined my life, it took me as a young adult and made me old."


"Cipro is the fastest effective medicine to take. I've probably have taken all types of medications for UTI and Cipro definitely shows improvement within 1 day."


"I've been receiving Botox every 4 months for severe OAB for the past 10 years. Without it I need heavy incontinence pads or adult diapers. With it, I only experience an occasional small accident about 2 weeks before treatment and need no pads at all. It completely changed my quality of life for the better."


"I recently went on a small vacation causing my first bout of constipation in my life (31 yrs) I didn't think to research any specific meds just walked into the pharmacy and grabbed the Dulcolax. Directions said 1-3 tabs will work GENTLY over night. So I took 2 at 4:15pm today, it's now 9:53 I have been on the toilet for about 2 hours. The cramps were intense to say the least but I expected that. What I wasn't expecting was the shakes, sweats, chills and vomiting. It started all of a sudden and has been constant until my first bowel movement. It was like the worst diarrhea I've ever had but it stopped the cramps. I have had multiple bowel movements and I'm sure I won't be making it to work tomorrow but Im not constipated anymore."


"I have only been on this drug for two days. I weighed myself just before I started taking it and my weight was 174 I weighed myself today and I now weigh 179. Not very happy"


"Gave me gas so bad I had to leave my own office several times throughout the day. I would wake myself up at night because the smell was so bad.

If you value your social life, please don't use this. Other than that, it was great!"


"When I first got this prescription I immediately took it."


"Took metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide for several years.  Seemed to reduce blood pressure to acceptable levels.  About a year ago I experienced shortness of breath at times along with some fluid in lungs.  Turns out that metoprolol (Lopressor) can cause that.  Got off the metoprolol and lungs cleared up.  Not taking it anymore."


"This medicine has given me a good few hours sleep for the past three nights. I had previously not been sleeping more than an hour or two for several weeks previous."


"I have been battling severe anxiety and PTSD since I was a child. I am 43 years old. I have tried a vast majority of medications only to find out I don't react well  to the majority.  I have recently been hospitalized twice in the last two years due to an allergic reaction to benzodiaphines klonipin and Ativan.  Instead of decreasing my anxiety it increased it to the point I was having suicidal idealisations.  I also ensured extreme memory loss while on the benzodiazapines. My Dr. prescribed me neurotin and I was transformed a metamorphosis occurred I shed the anxiety and the depression and negative thoughts of doom. I have my life back!!  I can live with side effects I love being able to leave my house !!"


"I have 4 kids and all of them had lice. My babies were miserable. Sklice was easy to use, and by the time I got the medicine in each of their hair, it was time to start washing out. Made this momma happy and my kids as well! Thank you Sklice!"


"I've been on the depo shot for about 5 months, the first 2 months were great; I didn't get my period and I felt normal. Ever since the 3rd month I have had spotting that comes and goes; sometimes it lasts for days and other times it is just a 'discharge' that happens throughout the day that I can usually predict because of the cramping it comes with. I like the easiness of the shot, but the side effects are annoying and not worth the trouble. Especially after reading other reviews, I think I'll go back on regular birth control."


"I've had acne for ten years and have tried every product. Zoderm's Redi pads are the only product that have cleared my skin!!"


"This pill has not been for me. I had a period right before I started taking it, then 2 more times within 3 weeks I had more bleeding. It seems as though other raters on here have also had abnormal bleeding due to this pill. I also have a decreased sex drive and feel bloated almost all of the time. I will be switching soon."


"I was reading this blog with interest. I'm a Canadian .  You are being ripped off in the US I am sorry to say. I am on 5mg of Crestor and 10mg of ezetimibe and I do not have insurance. In Canada our social health insurance pays for the doctor but not prescriptions unless you are a senior. The cost of these two drugs together is just under $20.00 per month. Yes, not $200.00  but $20.00

I suggest you vote  to put pressure on the drug manufacturers to reduce their pricing structures.

And btw, I have tolerated both with no side effects and my Cholesterol numbers for total are very low. My Cardiologist is happy and so am I."


"I'm 18 I've had acne for 7 years now.  I started taking minocycline in 2011 and it gave me horrible nausea. I discovered that if you go on a gluten free diet the stomach problems go away as well as the acne! I stopped taking It after about 6 months and my skin stayed clear up until a few months ago.. I'm starting it again now to see how things work. It's a miracle pill though I swear it made my skin literally perfect"


"I am 56 years old and weighed 249 pounds. Finally decided to deal with this weight issue once and for all. My knees prevented me from working out and my weight caused my knee issue. I sat down with my primary care physician and she ultimately suggested the use of topamax. In July 2015 i started with 25 milligrams and evolved to 125 miligrams. It is now December 8 and I weigh 221 pounds. Here is how I would describe the experience. It stops the need to impulse eat, so you don't feel deprived, so...your not crying when the scale isn't moving quickly. Its not quick, because I am post menopausal...but
its not painful. Appetite is down, I can now walk 45 minutes...and for the first time in my life..I know I will reach a goal weight."


"I really like Pristiq so far. No problems, no weight gain, etc. "


"Great. Take 30 minutes before bed and it treats both pain and mild restlessness."


"I was so excited about taking trulicity because a friend of mine has been taking it and has lost 70 lbs and has been taken off insulin. When I got home from the doctor with my four week samples I sat down and took my first dose then about 8 hrs laters I'm on the toilet puking my guts out. I broke out in a cold clammy sweat... cold water was actually pouring off my face but even though I was cold and clammy, my skin felt like it was being burned by a blow torch. The literature says that nausea will subside after a couple of weeks but you couldn't pay me to take it again.  I sure hope others don't have this experience because it seems to work...good luck to all"


"Loosened phlegm but makes you feel VERY dizzy, drowzy, and dehydrated."


"Hi, I'm a recently divorced dad with 3 children. My entire life was turned upside down and inside out. I lost all my friends, went from being financially secure to having a 500k mortgage at the age of 47. I was living in total darkness and totally dysfunctional, finding faults, especially in my current partner and her children. My self esteem was non existent. I'm taking Lexapro 10 mg a day and now I feel like I could carry the entire universe on my shoulders and could concur the world."


"Female age 35 with history of kidney stones. Went to ER for kidney stone pain on a Friday, was given a shot of Flomax and a prescription to take daily. Saw urologist and received CAT scan on Monday - one 5mm kidney stone in ureter and two more (one in each kidney) to come. On day six of Flomax and going to stop taking it - feeling very dizzy, nauseous, tired with chills/low fever at night. Still haven't passed the stone but can't take these side affects. Doctor said I can go back on Flomax anytime if my kidney stone pain comes back and I need it to help pass this stone."


"Made me mood swingy, fuzzy headed, increased irrational thought patterns, impaired short term memory, permanently damaged recall memory. It helped numb me, but it was almost impossible to be happy on it."


"For anyone reading reviews and unfamiliar with birth control, you must understand that one must be on a pill for 3  months for the body to get used to new hormones. The first 2-3 months is typically rough on ANY pill. For me, that manifested itself in painful acne deep under my skin on my chin for 2 months on any new pill. I HATED IT! After 2-3 months on a pill, it would only occur during my period week.

I've used Generess Fe for a year. I tried numerous other pills and Nuvaring. After 1 month on Generess Fe, I have not had any acne. I am 26 and I had those bumps since I started period at 12. I LOVE this pill. I cannot believe how it changed my complexion!
P.S. I had 6 day periods, it's only been 1-2 days now, and very light! LOVE IT."


"This medicine is very hard my your stomach and didn't help my pain immediately, It is very expensive."


"I had good grades. I could concentrate. But, I became very aggressive. I had to stop taking."


"After 10 weeks of one daily 7.5 meloxicam, I stopped taking it. Four weeks later landed in hospital with kidney failure.......expensive scans, tests etc ruled out cancer etc...  ...
Nephritis left me with only 8% kidney function which hopefully will get better.......am under nephrologist care. Definitely caused by Meloxicam. I take no medication whatsoever, not even vitamins, am a healthy 80 year old woman. Meloxicam did nothing for my pain due to herniated disc and sciatica, one or two opioid pills a day would have given me good sleep and healing but I spent two months sleepless with pain......."


"This medication is hard to open. Almost impossible. It doesn't last 12 hours. I am still in pain. I am on low dose and I take twice a day. I have had no relief. Last week went through two injections to my hips and lower back. I have been dealing with my lower back since 06 due to a car accident. I've had two back surgeries. I have been on all kinds of pain medication. I don't know what to do. I don't like how the medication makes me feel. It's too expensive even with insurance. There is no way I can afford this medication. Without the coupon I would of paid $120.00.

I got to my pain doctor on Tuesday. I am hoping that I am taken off this and put on something else. I would not recommend this medication to anyone.

Not happy at all."


"Well I have been on Wellbutrin XL150mg for 5 days along with Paxil, also taking Xanax or kolonipine *only as needed (not often). While without meds I have too many thoughts running through my head all the majority of the time, I worry, and sometimes I even have fears of driving to places I am not familiar with. I find it difficult to concentrate in grad school (stressful) and cry out of simple being tried of trying to self encourage, and fight off or trying to ignore my anxiety. Since I have been on meds, my thoughts are slower, and not so many, but they are like a movie shooting through my mind, and it is usually a thought of worry. I will give it more time to work, hopefully it gets better."


"I'm a 42/female and this was my first time using Suprep. I was nervous at first but I found it to be a lot easier than expected. I've always had a very sensitive stomach so I had a colonoscopy when I was  19 and then I had to use enemas which was HORRIBLE so I highly recommend this over the enema route. It wasn't too hard to get down. "salty cough med" is EXACTLY what it tastes like so thanks to the other reviewers for their input. herlped me know what to expect. I felt a touch of queasiness at first, then chills and  tummy rumbling At the 45 min mark I visited the bathroom to see if anything would happen. Sure enough very easily it started. No straining or discomfort, but you won't leave the bathroom for awhile. A.m. should be easy I hope"


"I'm 25, and I had Skyla inserted November 2014 after having my daughter in April 2014. The insertion was only slight more discomfort than a normal exam, but I did have a cesarean, so things were still numb. Afterwards,  I had  relatively normal periods for a few months, but then they slowly lightened, and have actually disappeared for over 18 months now. My 12 month checkup revealed a normal pap and a surprised ob when I told her my periods had stopped completely. .. but she said it wasn't a bad thing. I do experience slight breakouts around the time I would be getting my period,  but other than that, all PMS has vanished.  No complaints here at all."


"I was on Brintellix for a short time while trying to transition from Lexapro. Unfortunately it was just not the drug for me. I had terrible nausea that never went away, as well as vomiting. Brintellix didn't really do anything for my anxiety, either, and I definitely noticed symptoms of that again. By the time I stopped taking it, my depression was actually worse, but I think it didn't help that I was feeling so bad physically. If you already have digestive issues, this might not be the med for you."


"Hello all. I am a chronic pain sufferer, and am allergic to most pain medications. Zohydro 40mg er works wonders for me. I take it twice per day, with one 10mg hydrocodone for breakthrough pain relief. My situation is so serious, that at times, I've wanted to die. The pain is just that bad, but now I'm getting relief~ it sort if let's levels it off, and my ability to function without the constant thought of hurting is greater. It's an absolute pain reliever."


"About a 1 yr ago I had a very bad allergic reaction to shellfish were I thought I would die. I was with my husband & my 5 yr old son in a restaurant when it happened. They rushed me to the hospital and later that day I went home just to come back 5 more times not knowing that they were panic attacks and a lot of anxiety. They gave me 1 mg of Ativan and I felt normal soon. I saw a Psychologist and a psychiatrist too and they told me I also suffer from phobia and its sad because I don't know what to do."


"After seeing my GP I was prescribed 200mg at night and had my first night sleep in months. Seroquel simply saved my life, it calmed me down stopped my racing heart/mind and burning body. Over time I have been able to reduce my dose to 50mg at night and wake up refreshed for work. In the morning I drink plenty of water or weak tea, also found B vitamins or multivitamins worked well along with magnesium tablet or powder three times a day."


"I have had Implanon for about a year now and at first yes, my body did have to get used to all the hormones. At first I was a little tired and cranky. But as time passed my body seemed to adjust. I spot every once in a while but its not bad with a panty liner. I also have not gained any weight with good eating habits and a little workout I am healthy and have lost ten pounds since being on the birth control. I agree it does make you a little cranky but that comes with all hormones. I agree with most others when I say Implanon was the right decision for me. But hey everyone's body reacts differently."


"I started taking Effexor about a year ago.  It has made an incredible difference to my life.  I was extremely anxious, waking at night in a sweat (possible also the onset of menopause) and struggling to go back to sleep.  I was also depressed and found myself often crying for no reason at all.  I started very slowly, increasing dose every 2 months.  I cannot recommend Effexor enough.  I feel that it has turned my life around.  I did not gain weight at all which was a big concern.  I did feel quite lethargic at first and it took a while to get any sex drive back.  I am still not back to my usual sex drive, and reaching orgasm is harder. I still feel my decision to stay on Effexor has been the right one. Hope this helps.  Good luck."


"I am a new person since I am taking this medicine. I had social phobia, major depression, obsessive suicidal thoughts. I'm taking 50mg and now I feel happy, motivated, no more anger attacks, even my intellectual capacities and memory have improved a lot, and most important, I feel like I don't care anymore what other persons think of me!
Side effects: I yawned a lot the first 3-4 days. The other side effect is that my sexual desire is not as high as before and its difficult to reach orgasm. "


"I am getting this devil removed next week. I've had it in for a year and a half , had it inserted after our 5th baby, and no joke, it's like I've given birth every month with these heavy periods.
 My periods last 15 days, non stop bleeding especially the end of the period I go through a whole packet of the super overnight pads, it gets soaked through and many times I've had to leave wherever I am to rush home to have a shower because I'm bleeding like a tap.
Consequently I am now anaemic and have to have an iron infusion next week. I'm so so exhausted to look after my five children, I'm a wreck by the evening , and I barely get a break in between my periods now , only 12 days then it starts all over again.
Time to remove it asap!"


"I have been on this pill for almost a year now. I take it continuously as to not have periods due to my endometriosis. It was a wonderful pill with virtually no side effects until four months ago. I have breakthrough bleeding that lasted for 5 days. The next month I had breakthrough bleeding that lasted 4 days. The next month I had horrible pain but no bleeding. And finally this month (month 4) I have had excruciating pain and have been bleeding for 2 days so far. The pain is terrible and almost as bad as when I'm not on birth control. I'm going to my doctor to get switched. I would recommend this to anyone who was going on birth control for a short time but not any longer than 6 months."


"I started this after my second lap surgery for my endometriosis. Had no problems the first month, but have now been bleeding nonstop for 6 weeks. I really liked the fact that I didn't suffer from the side effects that I feel with a typical combination pill (weight gain, nausea, etc), but I cannot take the bleeding and pain anymore. I have had to take 2-3 pills a day to control the bleeding and am still experiencing spotting and cramps. I'm sure that this is the right method for controlling endometriosis for some women, but it is definitely not right for me. "


"After the first week of using Orencia, I felt more energized. Before I would wake up feeling tired, and could barely move. I was stiff and could not go out to dinner, or to other places. Now I can enjoy my life much better, I'm not tired or stiff any more. I can do a lot more things that I wasn't able to do before."


"I started this pill on July 22nd  and received my period on August 1st it's now August 14 and my period is still on and showing no signs of leaving. The first two weeks I was sick couldn't eat and had extreme headaches. Now I'm very low in energy and just ready for this to be over. My doctor tells me that it's normal, I have had a heavy flow since I started this can't be normal"


"My son has been on Vivitrol for 11 months for opiate dependence.  It has allowed him to get his life back on track.   I worry about how long he can continue to receive the shot."


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


"I was on ortho tri cyxlen lo for 10 years and loved it and had no side effects. I had to switch to tri sprintec lo 2 years ago after my insurance wouldn't cover ortho any more. Since switching, I have gotten horrible acne and I never had acne before, even as a teenager. I've also become very moody and have no sex drive. I've also gained between 5-10 pounds that I just can't get rid of. After reading other reviews on this pill, I was finally able to put the pieces together and realized the pill seems to be the culprit for my issues. Once i finish this pack, I'm getting off of it. Stay away from this birth control!"


"Sumatripan Injections probably saved my life.  The only thing that works on my cluster headaches.  The injections are expensive, but my doctor backed me up in my battle with my insurance company.  Works in 15 minutes or less, major side effect that I have found is burning but, I'll take that rather than the headache."


"I had been taking Microgestin for over 6 months now (switched from the patch), and I will be switching to another form of birth control once again.

I've gained 15 pounds (going up 3 dress sizes!) and I've had excessive night sweats.  None of these side effects have occurred prior to taking this pill.

I will be switching to another form of birth control."


"I suffer from depression. I have been on Viibryd for 3 months. I take it at 6pm daily, and I'm on 40mg/day. I previously failed Celexa, Lexapro (allergic to Lexapro), and Wellbutrin. I love Viibryd- My moods are improved, I'm slower to react to angry situations, and I'm sleeping better. I'm noticing a nice boost in my libido. One small side effect I have is that I get what is called 'brain zaps'. It just feels like someone is shocking my head. Quick, kind of annoying, but tolerable. I get this sometimes right before I take my daily dose- like the medicine is 'wearing off'."


"Was on various birth control pills, last one being Loestrin. Very moody, 15 lb. weight gain, acne (I NEVER breakout). I've been on Generess for about 4 months and it has been great. I actually LOST weight, my skin is back to being clear and my mood swings are very mild. Besides mild break through spotting at times, I have been very pleased with the results of this birth control."


"This medication has been very effective in treating my hypertension without all the side effects I have had with other hypertension medications. "


"Do not waste your money, I repeat do not waste  your money.

I have been taking alli over a week now and it has made me bloated and I even gained a pound.

Last night was the last straw, as I was washing my hands I had a orange oily accident and this is was so embarrassing it leaked through the shorts and I almost cried.

Now I'm stuck with a bottle of capsules and out $70 a complete waste."


"I have taken 250mg daily of Nuvigil for two years now. Without/before it I couldn't think straight, I dropped stuff, couldn't perform the simplest daily functions. Nuvigil has given me my life back! I couldn't drive for a year, I can now. My narcolepsy is pretty bad and if I miss one day of the Nuvigil I can't function. By the afternoon I can't stay awake or hold on to anything. The other medicine I was on didn't even compare to Nuvigil!"


"I have tried taking many different brands of birth control for last 4 years. When I first started birth control pills, I got really fat. So I changed by brand. Next one caused me bleeding as soon as I took it. So I quit that one also and I gave up on birth control thinking its not for me. Early this year, after a year of staying away from contraceptive, I wanted to give it a try again. My doctor prescribed me Portia once I reminded her of my whole ordeal with birth control over the years. She told me, lets give this one a try and see what happens. If not then I would have to go to IUD.

Thank god for Portia, I did not have to go to IUD. Portia is subtle and come without any side effects for me."


"Had two periods a month. Now I'm on my 4th packet and have had moderate bleeding for about 16days. The past two weeks I have broken out in small hard red pimples all over my cheeks and forehead and they have now spread to my neck. I am stopping them and hoping the bleeding stops. My Doc keeps telling me it should settle down soon so I may need a new Doc as well. "


"This thing really does work. I got mine August 2013. I've had regular periods always light and slightly longer.. But the last 2 months I have bled so badly to the point I have developed anemia and my doctor is making me take extra birth control with the shot which is pointless because it really does work."


"I was prescribed Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) after my UTI had not gone away with the first antibiotic! It definitely took care of my UTI, but the side effects were and are enough for me to never take this drug again! While I took this I suffered from aches that moved all over, nausea, headaches, my ribs almost felt bruised and it seemed to make my eyes get super tired at night, as I was exhausted a lot of the time anyways! I stopped taking it 2 days ago, and still have muscle aches and muscle tiredness, and it still feels like my lungs are trying to recover from it too. I'm hoping by the end of the week all of these side effects are completely gone. I was healthy aside from the UTI before I began taking this. Definitely wouldn't recommend it."


"I was getting a lot of pimples due to being sick, so my doctor gave me a 2 small samples of Epiduo. I used the product twice a day for less than a week, which lead to my skin peeling, being dry and irritated. I stopped and used moisturizer instead which helped out a lot. In the end I continued using that small amount of Epiduo once a day and daily moisturizing helped my acne go away really fast. I've been using this for less than 2 months now and overall, the product is great BUT, you have to apply the gel according to instructions. A small amount goes a long way!"


"This birth control made my life a living hell. First my emotions went out of control. I was always moody, terribly anxious, and started to become deppressed. Following this came the real reason why I am writing his review. I went on this birth control to help with my irregular and heavy periods. When the day came, I never experienced cramps so painful in my life. The only thing that I can compare it to is when I had to have an emergency appendectomy because it was about to explode. With this my period was the heaviest it has ever been and has been going on for 2 weeks now. This pill did much more harm than good for me and would never suggest it to someone."


"This is a life saver. I am 43 years old and am on my 4th month of Loestrin 24 Fe. I had ridiculously heavy periods that lasted several days with terrible PMS symptoms along with them , after I had my 2 kids, both with c-section. I was not in favor of getting on any pills, but finally gave into the idea, mainly to help with my period issues. This was the best decision I have ever made. My periods are almost non existent. No side effects whatsoever, my breasts are a bit larger, which is very good news after the consequences of breastfeeding 2 babies, libido is fine and well, no weight gain at all."


"I've taken Macrobid in the past, but I  never noticed any side effects. This time, I felt very ill about two days in to a seven day regime. I had no idea what was wrong with me. My tongue felt numb, I got very lightheaded, and I felt like my life was draining out of me.

I thought maybe I was developing a kidney infection, but I only had a low grade fever. I called my doctor, but she told me to only come in if my fever went over 100.5.

I decided to see if Macrobid could have caused these symptoms and I stumbled across theses reviews. Wow! What an eye opener! I'm glad to know that it was the medicine and not some life-threatening illness. I'm glad the UTI is better, but it  was scary when I thought I was about to die, lol."


"I have been on Asacol for about 5 years and it has changed my life. I had diarrhea for about 5 years previously and my doctor and 2 specialists couldn't found anything specific to help it.  We moved to another state where the gastric specialist did uncover the problem and I was started on 6 Asacol daily (2 tablets, 3 X a day). It took about 2 months, and one day my diarrhea completely vanished.  Gone. After about 8 months I began lowering the pills daily, kept on with 4 a day and am now taking 3 Asacol daily for maintenance. For the past 8 years have been swimming 4 X weekly at a wellness center.  Couldn't do that with bowel problems.  I had a colonscopy in December 2008, 5 days ago, and all is normal.  I'm 72 years."


"When I was in the military my boss told me about the patch for motion sickness and told me to put it on 24 hours prior to going fishing. I didn't listen to him and put it on when I left to go fishing. It was a 4 hour ride and before arriving at the charter boat I was sick as a dog.  I have since found out that I drink plenty of water before putting on the patch and afterwords. Keep yourself hydrated. I will wake up feeling a little funny but I drink water as soon as I get up. This should help."


"I've had 10 surgeries on both of my legs. I just started going to a doctor this month and they gave me roxys. They work more than any other medicine out there. I'm so happy I can now take my son for a walk and do things that I couldn't before. I want to thank my doc for taking my pain away."


"Have had Crohns all of my adult life (+35 years). Taken everything from prednisone, methotrexate, 6mp, aszulfadine, endocort, to  Remicade. Remicade was the first medicine to get me to a 5 year remission, however it didn't last. After playing with a cocktail of drugs including compound meds that landed me in the hospital with drug induced hepatitis, my doctor prescribed Humira. After getting used to the injections, I found it worked the best. I've been in remission for 5 years and recently had a clear colonoscopy. I'm so happy.  It was a miracle!"


"Do yourself a favor and stay away from this drug. After being on this medication for about a month I began to experience auditory and visual hallucinations, appetite loss, insomnia and heart palpitations. It did nothing to relieve my ADHD either. Doc tried lowering the dosage and changing what time I would take it, but it made little difference. I flushed the rest down the toilet and stopped taking it after 6 months."


"I took Saphris for about 3 months for very, very mild schizoaffective disorder. I have body paranoia, delusions, constant fear, anxiety, severe depression, anorexia (unrelated) etc. This medication took all of that away. I was happy, smiling more, being more social, I was eating more again and even got back to a healthy weight (intentional gains) However, after being on it for 3 months I found myself unable to do every day tasks. My mental ability to do anything was gone, totally. My mental functioning got so bad I had to have an accommodation through HR at work so I didn't lose my job while I got off the meds. Overall, super helpful. But that whole brain not working was a dealbreaker. I was so sad to get off Saphris. Back to square one."


"I've taken Plan B more times than I am willing to admit, but I have had 100% effectiveness with this pill. While I highly, highly recommend regular birth control, sometimes the use of this pill is necessary. I used it three weeks ago after having sex. The condom broke at the last second and he came inside of me. I was so nervous because my ovulation window had fallen right around the same time (like the last few days of the window) and I was seriously praying for the pill to work. I had all of the side effects from the morning-after pill all week long. I'm happy to say, though, the pill WORKED and I have my period now. Do NOT freak out, I can tell you that using this pill, although it wreaks havoc on your body, is effective!"


"I had 3 broken ribs and vicodin and codiene never have relieved any pains I've ever had and after informing my doctor of this, he prescribed ketorolac.... man, no pain, no side effects. Great product IMO!!!"


"Only been taking Remeron for anxiety, for a week at 15mg. I forgot to take it at night, so my days were a type of groggy I've never experienced before. Strange but not unpleasant. It gives me tremors and cravings, but my anxiety just vanished. I lowered the dose to 7.5mg due to it being strong on the sedative side. I also have depression so I look forward to combating that, now that my anxiety is under control."


"I have severe psoriatic arthritis and I've had it since I was 18. I've been on remicade for almost 10 years and I have almost no pain. My joints get a little stiff close to my infusion but that's it. It is my miracle drug and I owe my life to it. I would be crippled without it."


"This product is absolutely AMAZING! I am so glad that I have found something that finally works! I used it one night, it itched and burned but I braved through it, because pain is beauty! I use it one day, and for the next 3 days I had not 1 drop of sweat! Just used it again last night and I'm still bone dry! Love it! "


"not told of contraindications, effect with other meds, etc. need more consultation to ensure nothing is happening. Right now my lymph nodes are swollen and in reading about invokana this could be a possible side affect?"


"I've had hepatitis C for more than 15 years as a result of intravenous drug use. I started taking epclusa on Saturday I'll be on it for 12 weeks and so far I have had almost no side effects and I feel actually better on the medication than I did before so I will keep you updated on how the rest of the treatment goes."


"I didn't like the spotting and the depression I felt from it. Its only good if you want shorter periods sometimes and weight loss."


"I have epilepsy, anxiety problems, headaches, social problems, PMDD and OCD, this is my all all in one pill. Helps my anxieties and my headaches even my raging hormone levels. I don't know how crazy I would be without it."


"I started on Qsymia October 6th, lost 27 lbs as of Jan 18th.  I found that the last two weeks I've been experiencing a metalllic taste that will not go away.  Overall been very pleased with the weight drop but have been noticing that after dinner I need to be careful not to graze, the pill start to wear off by that

time.

The medication is expensive as insurance does not cover, it's a shame since obesity can cost the insurance companies much more than $160.00 a month."


"Started seeing results after 48 hours.  One week into taking 100 mg once a day, my skin has cleared hugely.  The cystic bumps have stopped and my acne has reduced to the occasional white head, which sits on the surface instead of deep in the skin.  I'd recommend it, I wish I didn't take one year to get onto it.  I used it as a last resort as nothing topical worked."


"I have used this medication for many years, it keeps the weight off of me and helps me to concentrate much better. I believe I actually had ADD and I was very unorganized it has helped me in numerous ways without any negative reactions and I do not have to increase the dosage its always been the same. I am very happy with this medication."


"I've had migraines since I was a teenager (now in my 60s) and this is the best treatment I've ever been prescribed.  My migraine starts with pins and needles in my lips, tongue and occasionally ends of my fingers, followed by flashing lights which seem to be triggered by bright light, sunshine flickering behind trees, sun on snow, etc.  If I take a Relpax within 10 minutes of symptoms the migraine doesn't progress to nausea, violent headache and loss of speech - as used to be the case.  My GP in France prescribes these for me, and 1 packet now seems to last me between 6 and 9 months.   Absolutely brilliant."


"If it wasn't for the cost I would give it a ten. I've been taking 150mgs a day for almost a year. With a card from drug co. I only pay $20, but when that card expires I cant afford $50 per month. My doctor just prescribed me Ritalin 10mgs 3 times a day (also probably have ADD). "


"Ativan was prescribed to me for severe anxiety. I took 2mg one to two times daily. I took the medication for two months. I however, DID NOT follow the advise of my doctor and quit cold turkey. It was five days of hell for me. I did not sleep AT ALL,  I had panic attacks, trouble breathing, and severe sweating for two more weeks when I did start sleeping again. The medication was very helpful but when I quit the side effects were just about unbearable. My advice is use this medication with caution and follow doctor instructions to the latter."


"Had very adverse reaction after 8 days of applying cream to chest ended up with severe open skin wounds needed antibiotics, lidocaine gel, silvadine creme, prendisone, oxicodone, altrax, and ambien to sleep sooooooo painful."


"I developed cystic acne, I'm guessing as a result of hormones, stress, and genetics. My doctor and I changed what we were using during the second visit, since we were doing some trial and error (figuring out what works). Since my skin is not sensitive, we went from a combination of doxycycline, tretinoin, and clyndimicine (idk how to spell it) to a combination of tretinoin of higher strength, erythromycin/BP gel, and minocycline. My skin has cleared up in a matter of 2 months with the occasional pimples and some acne scarring. My only complaint with the erythromycin/BP is that it makes your skin super tight, reacts awful with chlorine (pools), and makes it difficult to put makeup on overtop."


"I was on Citalopram for two days I started experiencing suicidal thoughts, trembling, insomnia, difficulty breathing, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and night sweats. I was immediately taken off of this antidepressant. What works for some may not work for others."


"The first day of my last cycle was on May 29th, I had sex on June 13th, a day I was fertile. We used a condom but of course it broke and that was my only form of protection, he finished inside me because we didn't realize it till after. Took the morning after pill about 16 hours later (My Way) and was stressing out because I've been told if you've already ovulated it won't work but it was worth a shot. My period came two days early. I am truly lucky! My advice to you is to take your mind off things and stop searching so many different things that only scare you more. Wait it out."


"I have been taking Invokana about 2.5 years. The worse thing was a yeast infection but after a while I quit getting them, It helped me to pee good and I lost about 20 lbs, and my A1c was coming down I was satisfied with it and then this year my insurance wouldn't cover it anymore, thanks a lot, so I had to try Farxiga, horrible so now I have to try Jardiance, which surely wont be worse than Farxiga. I would really love to have Invokana back. but the Jardiance dont sound too bad, but i guess I will find out........."


"I have had Implanon inserted since November 2010 after the birth of my son. No period until yesterday, which surprised me (after 19 months without periods). I have had no weight gain (despite a very good appetite and a love for cooking), but no libido at all (because of the breastfeeding as well). I stopped breastfeeding 2 months ago when my son was 18 month old, maybe my hormones production changed, and the birth control in the same time. I do acrobatic dance too and I wonder if the implant is still in place: for some of my tricks my partner needs to grab my arm over the implant.  I will check with the doctor on Monday. I may ask her to remove it and take regular pills instead."


"Was sick on Friday then took Tamiflu at night didn't sleep very well but felt 80% better next day. Just eat something with it. It works pretty good."


"Tired/sexual dysfunction i.e. Very hard to achieve orgasm."


"Caused me to feel tired with no affect at all."


"For the most part I liked the mirena. The only problem I had with it that I see no one mentioning is that I had heavy discharge to the point of having to wear a pantiliner everyday or it looked like I wet myself. On the pill now and the discharge is normal again."


"Was on this drug for about four years with Wellbutrin. The combination worked well for the first three years; however developed severe tremors and other side effects."


"I was prescribed Lotemax following PRK surgery. I had no problems or side effects. My ophthalmologist said it was also useful for allergic reactions of the eye (painful swelling & burning). So I have continued to use it for that purpose. My only side effect is blurred vision for about 5 to 10 mins after I use it. Otherwise, this is a wonderful solution to inflammation and burning of the eye."


"I've only been using the ring for a while, so I feel a little too biased to give it a perfect rating.  That said, I am (so far) satisfied with this form of birth control.  I've only experienced mild cramping since first using it (cramps while off my period), but nothing near unbearable.  No weight gain, no acne, no noticeable change in my sex-drive, etc. In fact, I was on the pill before switching to the ring.  On the pill, I had constant, heavy discharge.  Since switching to NuvaRing, the discharge has stopped!  And it is much, much easier than remembering a pill every day.  The ring does come out during intercourse, but it's no biggie: I just rinse it in cool water and reinsert it afterward.  No complaints about this ring from me. "


"I felt the effects of Axiron in the first three days. Changes are pretty quick and satisfying! The application isn't too messy if you go slow, and it dries very quickly, especially if you put it on before getting dressed all the way. It smells a little like hand sanitizer, and it has a texture like it too. Overall, it's fantastic! I am, unfortunately, part of that group of 3% of guys who experienced vomiting. It was encouraged by a night of mild drinking. After symptoms abated, I continued with Axiron, and have had no problems since. I love it!"


"Had been on prescription strength Naproxen for 6 days before I decided I didn't feel a benefit. Took nothing for 2 days and then bought Aleve 220 mg per pill and took 2. Not sure what the difference was but have noticed more relief from the constant discomfort while walking."


"My grandson was prescribed 1 mg Guanfacine at
age 9. He was a skinny, active kid. Almost immediately, he began to gain weight. It was most noticable in his face, stomach, and rear. Within 6 months, he had gained 21 pounds. I didn't notice much of a decrease in activity. Even ,though weight gain was not listed as a side effect, there was no other reason for the rapid increase in his weight. No change in diet etc. When I googled weight gain and Intuniv, I found many other parents complaining of the same thing. At age 10, he developed gynecomastia. That was it for me! I discontinued the medicine, and I would never consider using it again."


"As the young lady above stated, it does seem to help but when it wears off I feel so tired and worn out.  Also, I too, have the hot and cold sensations."


"I take 10mg and my LDL cholesterol is still 147 but I don't have muscle pain in the arms like with other Statins."