"I got the implanon 4 years ago, (didn't want to get pregnant) as I was allergic to the pill, and was very clumsy with taking it I thought the rod was an amazing option.
The beginning was crazy with periods all over the place, and extending for long periods. That was for the first 6 months however after that my periods disappeared for the rest of the journey on the rod (2.5) years. I got my first one out this year in June;and had another one placed in, the pros are no periods, and not having to worry about getting pregnant. The cons; depression,loss of libido, weight gain, loss of self and in saying that I mean I changed (my personality was bubbly happy) to sad, moody, angry! Different! I know the rod screwed with my hormones."


"On Saxenda to help control hunger related to PCOS.  The needle is VERY small - not even as bad as plucking a hair.  Day 1: just a little tingling in my leg after dosage.  Day 2: Miserable.  Immediately my hearing went muffled (like when you hear a loud noise) and I lost my balance and felt very nauseous for about 30 seconds.  A cold glass of water and laying down for 20 minutes was needed. Left me weak and nauseous for 6 hours. To my surprise those side effects only happened once.  All dosages since, including increasing dosage have been easy with little to no side effects.  Positive effect was 3 lbs lost in first week, and very little desire for food: ie- Now eating a single egg with toast or a small soup and feeling content for 3-4 hours."


"Do not take this drug. I am not allergic to any antibiotics and haven't ever had a bad experience. Because of this drug, I am now fighting a very serious c difficile infection. Most people haven't even heard of c diff, but when you do, your life changes. C difficile isn't as treatable as the internet suggests. This drug is absolutely the reason my life has changed. Do not take it. In fact, ANYTIME you take an antibiotic, take a probiotic (spaced away from the antibiotic dose) with it. And another thing I've learned, there are certain antibiotics you should ask for--NARROW spectrum, ALWAYS.  Broad-spectrum antibiotics destroy your gut.  If you have to take a broad-spectrum antibiotic, supplement with a probiotic. I cannot stress this enough!"


"Helped me through the worst feeling in my life up until that time I never thought that my body was capable of those horrible feelings or emotions.  Feelings of fear and dread of not knowing how to fix it until EVENTUALLY a very understanding doctor prescribed me diazepam. They gave me hope, they gave me the confidence I needed to fight back from this awful place I was in. I lost weight and weighed only 5 stone 10 pounds because I just couldn't eat but diazepam allowed me to start eating again. I did recover but the experience has left me with anxiety which is now 15 years ago. I struggle every single day and doctors at my surgery are anti-diazepam. I get so scared that my anxiety will get so bad again without them."


"I have a history of depression/anxiety which I'm currently treating w medication. I also have had symptoms of PMDD in the past. Beyaz is the ONLY birth control I have tried that completely takes away the PMDD, clears my face, hasn't made me gain weight, etc. I love it.

When a generic for Beyaz came out (Rajani), I tried it for 3 months and each month two days before starting my period I had terrible PMDD episodes with extreme depression/ anxiety/ cramping/ migraines. I'm going back to Beyaz."


"Does not help with sleep on a regular basis. Once or twice it has helped with getting to sleep only to awaken within an hour or two."


"Very consistent seven hours of sleep.  However, If I don't go right to bed I may do things I don't remember like leaving a bunch of lights and the TV on.  Had to discontinue due to high cost."


"Helped with the pain from an animal bite"


"I have a body prone to getting urinary tract infections so i was prescribed nitrofurantoin as a preventative. I take the medicine after intercourse and I haven't had a UTI in over a year and a half. Before, I had one at least every three weeks. I have never experienced any negative side effects. I have taken at least 200 pills since I first started it, however, I never take it with an actual meal. Just crackers and a lot of water. I hope this helps!!"


"I've had severe rls for about 20 years.  I used Vicodin for about 6 years.  It worked really well except for needing to take more in the middle of the night (needed extended release).  Moved to Hawaii and doctors won't prescribe vicodin.  Tried Ropinorole which worked well until augmentation began.  I've been on the Neupro patch about a year and it's been wonderful except for skin irritation.  In the last month I've started having rls sometimes when I go to bed.  I thought maybe the patch had come loose or maybe even a bad batch of patches.  I'm on a new box now and still having the problem so I guess augmentation happens with Neupro also."


"I can't express enough how much this pill has helped!! I'm taking it for BV.  My symptoms were gone by day 3.  I should add that I have severe allergies to MANY strands of antibiotics (I'm talking epi-pen type allergies). For me to be able to take this with almost zero side effects is amazing.   I had a slight headache day 2 and I sort of feel like I'm always hungry, but I would take any side effect for 7 days over the smell of BV!!"


"Horizant has given me back my sleep!  I take one 600mg tablet at dinnertime and am able to rest without the crazy leg and arm movements that I've suffered throughout the night with for years.  I wake up feeling fine and not groggy or tired.  Thanks Doc!"


"I am 21 years old  5'7 and 115 lbs. and I am currently taking 20mg in the morning.
I've only been taking the medicine for about two weeks but I've noticed a lot of changes.
Positives: I'm getting my work done, staying motivated, I'm focused on the road when I'm driving now and I don't forget little details like I was before.
Negatives: zero appetite- I have to force myself to eat, minor nausea, easily aggravated. It also altered my menstrual cycle. I am still yet to start my period but I've never been irregular- starting on the exact same days of each month since always. My mood has COMPLETELY changed in the 2 weeks. I'm severely depressed now and mildly suicidal. Can't tell if these side effects are worth it"


"I'm a 24 yr old female with a chronic heart condition. In November I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, 131/105. The doctor placed me on lisinopril then added on bystolic. I've now have a blood pressure of 95/65 and feel tired a lot but on the plus side, no chest pain and decreased swelling in arms and legs."


"This birth control is definitely not for everyone. I bled for 2 straight weeks while taking this pill and became anaemic. I was so exhausted and had ongoing cramps for days and days. I had switched over from Microgestin because this one was cheaper and was a three month pack, but I am switching back. I didn't pay attention to the reviews (because everyone has different results) but I wish I had. I am switching back to my previous birth control."


"Was prescribed generic sildenifil by my Dr for ED . The drug worked slightly at first , still not enough to help achieve full erection . Drug has a very short life , only up to about 4 hours . A year later , the drug doesn't work at all anymore , regardless of dosage . Also the side effects are not worth it anymore , severe headache , dehydration and insomnia . I have a entire year supply that I'll be bringing to my Rx recycling program ."


"I am a physician and I was horrified to find HPV warts near my anus a few weeks ago. There were 3 small ones in a cluster and a slightly larger pedunculated one nearby. I went to my gynecologist to discuss treatment options.  We agreed on Aldara. I have been usin a small amount 3 times a week and after 2.5 week they little ones are gone and the bigger one is almost gone. I was worried about it irritating the healthy tissue surrounding the warts because it was impossible (due to the location) to only get the medication on the warts, but I have only had mild irritation alleviated by a warm bath."


"I've been on Apri for over a year. It was recommended by my doctor to slow down my heavy periods. It's done a great job doing so, But now that my periods are under control, I now use Apri for birth control. In the first month, I gained 12lbs just around my love handles, and my breasts grew a whole cup size bigger. I'm not as interested in sex anymore either and I'm definitely more sensitive and moody. This pill definitely helped my periods, and has kept me from getting pregnant, but does have some side effects."


"Severe pain in joints.  had to reduce med"


"I was given clonazepam 0.5mg as needed for panic attacks but have since been taking that dosage 2x a day for about 5 years.  I don't want to go up on the dosage because I don't want to be one of those people taking 9mg a day.  (but not I am
saying,  who cares if it gives your life back do it ) so at this point I am sure it's just the placebo effect,  or not.  But it saved my life so I am on this medication for life.  When it gets really stressful or panicky,  I take 1mg, like tonight.  Panic attacks have all gone with this drug,  and Prozac

PS I got on this forum because I wanted to see stories of people taking it for 15 plus years, life.  Thank you to those people. I feel better now."


"My blood sugar has slowly been decreasing.  Each time I check it points are dropping.  I'm pretty sure it's the medicine because I've not really changed anything else. My sugar is usually high hardly ever low so I'm more hyperglycemia."


"It was good at first I was taking 40 mg for about 18 weeks and then I got really agitated, angry, violent and hated everything. Overall it is okay for short term."


"Made the switch from Byetta to Bydureon with no problems. Numbers are staying consistent. The convenience of a once-a-week injection is well worth the extra work. I'm very pleased with it so far."


"Ive been on Depo on about three months, and Im just about to get my second shot. My arm really ached for a couple days after the shot, but eventually that went away. The first month was really rough, I had a continuous period for the whole month, I had major mood swings, major cramping. It was hell, and if you would have asked me, I would have told you that I would not get another shot. The second month wasnt too bad, although I had quite a bit of spotting and this month has been better. It's getting better and Im feeling positvely about getting my second shot."


"This pass Monday I went to go a checkup  and the doctors took 6 doses of my blood . Yesterday the doctor called me and said I was positive for chlamydia and I was furious . I've been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 6 months and before him I never had any sexual act before him and I still got tested (in October 2016 )  and everything was negative but now I feel like he cheated on me because I trusted him and it's crazy. ANYWHO I WAS CRYING taking the two 500mg (as a single dose ) like I couldn't believe it .  I see condoms don't work either . I'm just going to say no to sex for a while . 2 hours of taking it boom here comes the diarrhea and it's annoying because I have work in 3 hours . I hope it works ."


"My son has been using this drug for about a month. He has had no side effects at all. His face has cleared up well from what it was. The acne hasn't totally gone but it's less severe now and not as red as it was."


"I have only been using nuva ring for 5 days... I have not been sick in any way.. or had mood swings.. ive noticed I have alittle nore energy to get things done around the house. My sex drive I believe has increased a tiny bit... already was high but I haven't had sex yet since I have had it in due to my partners work schedule.  I do feel blowed everyday n I get pains in my stomach here and their like period cramps but nothing to intence. I so far do really like this birth control.. I hope it makes my period leas painful and... I haven't gained or loss any wieght or I have not braken out in acne or anything although I have never had that probelm.. so for now I would recommend it to anyone but if I do have problems I will change that rating!!"


"I'm 18 and I've been getting migraines since 5. I'm on 50 mg daily. I started nortriptyline in the beginning of summer because I was get them 2-3 times a week and very severely. I have been off medication all winter and since heat and activity is a big trigger I had to get back on medication. I had been very groggy in the mornings and caffeine wouldn't help I had insomnia and when I did sleep I had nightmares. Those side affects slowly went away with time except the nightmares they still come every once in awhile. I have heart palpitations and my heart rate is usually 130-120. I have also gained a lot of weight, I gained over 10 pounds in a month. I haven't had a migraine in a couple months only headaches which aren't that bad"


"I immediately noticed my anxiety went down but I had to stop taking the medication because I would sleep up to 16 hours a day, which was not practical as a law student. I also experienced severe nausea and headaches. I felt extremely frustrated that I was prescribed this medication by my doctor."


"Started with a low dose at 10 mg to avoid drowsiness. This was the only option for me after fighting IBS for over 15 years. Works on your first day right away. The only side effect is a little blury vision. I take one dose right before dinner time. The pill regulates the bowel movements like clock work. This pill also helped me with my sleep issues."


"I got this birth control for ease of use and for the fact of its high rate of effectiveness. This birth control definitely meets those criteria but also brings more bad than good. I'm a very healthy eater, exercise 3-4 times per week and track all of my calories on a fitness app. I've been on a reduced calorie diet the entire duration I've had implannon and have managed to gain weight (8 pounds). I want to eat more than 1,200 calories per day. I've complained to my doctor and she says that it's normal. The final straw has been that I've developed terrible cystic hormonal acne on my jawline that won't go away. I'm getting it out next week and can't wait!"


"Unfortunately this medication did not work out well for me at all. I was on 150mg of Wellbutrin a generic SR version. In the first week I took the medicine first thing in the morning as directed (for me that's about 7a.m.), and the rest of the day I had intense/severe headaches. Mind you, I already take medication daily for migraines because I'm a chronic sufferer, and my migraine medication was being blown out of the water! I felt like I had several ice picks in my head. The other issue I noticed immediately was that I was having an extremely difficult time sleeping and if I did fall asleep I'd have very vivid and awful nightmares. Other apparently issues were having memory loss and abnormal behavior. Not for me!!!"


"I was on this pill for only a week and I broke out like crazy. Needless to say my face looks like a pizza. My school provided me with it so I went back to the clinic after I started getting horrifying rashes along my cheek and chin. They assured me it wasn't the birth control but put me on antibiotics and ask me to stay on the pill and come back for a follow up. I went back and it was worse I didn't just have the rashes anymore but also bad acne, the doctor told me she'd never seen such a bad reaction from lutera but all I've read is bad reviews about how it makes you break out. The only beneficial things about it is you can't get pregnant and your boobs do start to grow. I will not wait out to see if it gets worse before it gets better."


"I've tried the first line treatments of Propranolol and Primadone several times with little benefit at lower doses. I also didn't like the potential side effects of lowered blood pressure (mine is a healthy low and I don't want to mess with it). One of these meds also had a potential side effect of depression & since I have had severe major depression I didn't want to risk that!!!
After discussing this with my Dr. he put me on Gabapentin  300mg at night & after a week 300mg morning & night.
I'm 2 weeks into this routine and am amazed at my lack of tremor. I gave Gabapentin a 9 instead of a 10 because I want to see its more longterm benefit."


"This drug works. I'm a senior at high school and ever since I was in Elementary School I have had grades ranging from D-F.

All through school I had problems paying attention and in recent years (9th grade) I was put on concerta and I have had nothing but good grades and teachers were amazed at how good I'm doing now. THANKS CONCERTA."


"I have tried this medication without success. When my cravings became too difficult I would stop taking the medication and plan my drinking for 4 to 5 days later which sometimes wasn't enough time to get the medicines out of my system and became very ill. My recommendation is if you are going to use this medication and you don't trust yourself have someone else administer the pills to you and keep you accountable.

Congratulations to those who have found success on this. I'm trying Campral next."


"I had relief after Day 1!"


"Sometimes I do not fall asleep for hours. Usually out in about an hour. I never sleep for more than 4-5 hours. I admit I do sleep a bit longer when I take it but not by much. I have been using Restoril for over a year."


"I've suffered with depression type symptoms most of my life. I mainly suffer from Somatization disorder.
I've tried many different antidepressants over the past 20 years & they usually only made me more depressed.
I started 10 mg Brintellix May of 2014. I felt AMAZING! Then, it wore off & was bumped to 20mg. This worked fine.
One side effect that we can't figure out is that I'm always SO HOT! Not sweating, Just always crazy hot!
I weaned off the Brintellix over two months, until I was taking just a small corner of the thinner side then stopped. That was 3 weeks ago. Since then, I had TERRIBLE withdrawals & couldnt stand it. Head vibrating is the worst.
Went back on Brintellix last night.
I feel discouraged.
But it worked for depression...."


"I am a 44yr woman l have been taking for two weeks now I am taking two  twice a day now and no results at all. This is so discouraging since l was dieting before the pills l workout 5-7 days a week and nothing. l will finish my bottle being it cost $92.00 but that's it for me, l am happy to see it works for some just not me."


"I had the Mirena inserted about 4 years ago, after my second child was born. Getting it put in I had minor pain, no worse than normal menstrual cramps. However, my hormones have been super crazy. I go from normal to upset, mad, crying within seconds. I've never had this issue prior to children or the Mirena. I've seen Mental Health Counselors in fear I was losing my mind....however it's been boiled down to the birth control. After numerous hormone testing and blood tests I've decided to get it taken out early. I hate feeling like I have no control over my emotions."


"I have been using this for a year now and love it. I'm horrible at taking pills and with this all I have to do is set an alert on my calendar. There are also 3 doctors in my family and they all recommended Nuvaring saying it's one of the safest and has the least side effects. I love it and recommend it to every girl I know."


"I started using adapalene with clindamycin in January 2014 for my acne. I've never had really bad skin until freshman year of college. The acne probably resulted from a combination of stress, new environment, and poor eating habits. Probably hormones too. But anyways, I definitely recommend these products. I still do get blemishes, but nothing near as severe and the painful bumps that covered everywhere on my face but my cheeks. I'm so happy my doctor prescribed me this. If you have acne, YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER! Go to the doctor. By the way, it got worse before it got better for me, so stick with it. Also, it's drying, so make sure to use a moisturizer. I use Cetaphil."


"This med. Was given as anti anxiety medication. Straight knocked me out an hour after taking. Girl friend took it. She some how functioned to go to work. I was completely unable to cut hair, even unable to get out of chair. Anxiety was gone. And u should only take this drug short term then wean off it.My girl friends Dr. doubled her dosage from 1mg to 2 mg and without it she completely freaked out, yelling, screaming at me. She completely changes her personality if without it. When she stopped taking it, it was like she was coming off heroine. Was a worse situation coming off it, Dr. Did not lower her dose slowly, nor gave her something that could help her come off it. Mixed with cymbalta? Even worse. Mass hallucinations, both bad drugs."


"I started adipex last Tuesday 2/28/17 my starting weight 208, today 3/6/17 my weight is 190.3, I'm amazed with this pill, first day I felt a very slight headache I thought it was cause I didn't have my regular cup of coffee , so I had one, I experienced slight nausea but didn't last long, it's amazing how my appetite has decrease and I can't eat completely my meal, till yesterday I didn't even feel hungry, today I felt hungry around 10:30 am and eat just a 1/3 part of a protein bar, at 12 have half of left over from yesterday dinner cause had no desire to finished, I'm very happy so far , also I have no problems to sleep, I take my pill every morning at 7 and eat for breakfast a protein bar an hour later with 16 oz of water, total 10 daily."


"I had symptoms of chlamydia I got tested and had my results back in a few weeks.. I came back positive with chlamydia horrified as I was I went to get my treatment I had very little feeling of needing to be sick I just found myself light headed but I did suffer from diarrhoea badly it lasted 1 hour on and off but the next day I wasn't ill or anything!!!"


"My main depression symptoms were fatigue, lethargy and memory problems among others. And wellbutrin was a life changer for me. It really helps me.
I also experienced some side effects. First were mild, short headaches. I learned that sufficient hydration solves these. Next was severe insomnia. When taking only Wellbutrin, I can get 5 to max 6 h of sleep per night. I have tried some calming supplement and they helped. Last side effect is systemic joint discomfort and pain. I'm trying to help this with turmeric now.
I also had a negative experience with Wellbutrin interaction to Passion flower (Passiflora Incarnata). I was trying to help my insomnia with passion flower extract and became depressive again as I was before the Wellbutrin."


"After deciding on having the Mirena procedure and reading so many other people's reviews before having it done, I was totally confused. After suffering from extremely heavy periods for many years I decided to see my doctor who referred me to the gynecologist at the local public hospital.  After discovering that I have had four children all through c-section, he suggested maybe having a local anesthetic.  I booked in for the procedure three weeks later and got a different gyneocologist who examined me and said I wouldn't need the local anesthetic.  He was right.  The procedure from start to finish took between 1-2 minutes and was completely painless & free. The best way to describe the procedure is it's just like having a pap smear."


"I am in my 60's. I needed a small operation which the consultant said might affect my sex, it did and I slowly lost confidence.  He suggested Viagra and it failed the first two times, however, on the 3rd time it was fab. Your mind is very much in control, you MUST not expect the drug to simply work by itself, it works only when you are sexually aroused by adding to the natural process already taking place in your mind/body.  Take your time, fancy your partner and combine it with a little foreplay. With my confidence back we have slowed down our use of the drug and often don't use it at all... Tip: Be relaxed, be very interested in sex, give her a nice massage and it should work out fine."


"Have been on Afreeza for 2 months . It took a month for my numbers to be in target range, love it for the convenience"


"I have been very pleased with this product. My worst issues have been headaches and random spotting that happened off and on for the first few months but the headaches are never terrible and seem to have vanished now. I only get periods maybe every 3-4 months and when I do they're very light and easily managed. I like the Nexplanon as it does not interfere with my day to day activities, the side effects are minimal, and I don't even think about it unless I rub my hand against the placement site. I would get it again."


"i reported first in august 2014.   my 6 mo labs on sept 6, 2014: CD4: 1050, VL: undetectable (<20), CD4/CD8: 0.8 but: high creatinine, somewhat elevated ALT, AST, high 3glycerides.

my 10 month labs on jan 13 2015:   CD4: 1080, VL: 116 (blip...),  CD4/CD8: 1.2, kidneys back to normal, but: even higher ASL, ALT than last time, high 3glycerides.

12 mo labs on march 4, 2015

overall clinical situation: liver seems to be suffering (efavirenz), i get crabby and angry more easily than before, i seem disinterested in things i used to be interested before.  so -- cant wait to change. doc talking about abacavir/lamivudine/nevirapine (kivexa + viramune).  i asked if i can have triumeq but he doesn't like dolutegravir's unkown longterm side effects"


"I tried Trinessa for a month and a half. It was the first birth control I had ever taken but it was the worst. My mood swings were off the charts. I don't think a day had gone by for me without crying and/or having intense mood swings. I have recently switched to Yaz and I love it. Yaz is a good switch from Trinessa if you're having problems. It's a lower dose of hormones with the same effectiveness. I can honestly say I feel like a better, happier person on Yaz. Plus I have PMDD. So it has helped out greatly for moodiness. My boyfriend and I can actually hang out without fighting for stupid reasons that were just plain ridiculous before."


"I was 214 lbs with high blood pressure and a BMI of 28.  Qsymia took away my appetite and allowed me to easily drop my daily calorie intake to about 1000 to 1200 per day.  Qsymia made food neutral.  I could smell it, see it as always but I had conscious choice over what and how much to eat.  I had occasional dry mouth and constipation but I believe most of that was caused by my significant drop in food intake.  I also got cold easily in the third month as my body slowed down my metabolism.  Those were the only side effects.  No exercise.  I lost 29 lbs in 3 months.  It's been almost 4 months and I've kept the weight off without Qsymia with a focus on eating smaller portions and making healthy food choices.  I highly recommend Qsymia."


"I bought 150 mg tablets about 4-5 days ago. I take 3 per day making a 450 mg intake. I found they cured my constant fatigue I had usually experienced from the moment of wake to sleep. I had a problem of retrieving data from my mind, and since saint johns wort, I've found no trouble of my mind going blank. Nor had any problem with knowing of a word I want to use in a sentence but with all might not recalling the word. I've had much more clarity in my thoughts and better ability to focus. Less dissociation. I haven't had a tension headache since. I have more motivation when before I had none. Though I do say it hasn't cured my procrastination habits; surely there's no cure for deliberate laziness. I feel amazing since taking saint johns wort I wouldn't go back."


"This is the second time I have started Humira (three weeks ago).  It gave me great relief the first time around but I was forced to quit due to a change in insurance.  In the four months I was off Humira my inflammation and pain accelerated.  I worked with my Doctor, COBRA provider and Humira customer service to be reinstated.  I have been on it now for a month one injection every two weeks.  I find the auto injector easy to use and safer than a syringe.  I have found that sinus infections can be reduced by the use of mupirocin ointment in my nostril once a day and by using the NeilMed sinus rinse every night."


"I started this about a week ago and a few days afterwards I slightly felt like a new person. I could enjoy the weekend with my friends without worrying constantly about school or them judging me. Just yesterday the side effects began to kick in and now I feel back to my old self. I'm even moodier and depressed.  I don't stress as much though. I fall asleep very early at night (8-9 compared to never being able to sleep) but now I have been waking up around 4 or 5 and not being able to sleep. I have very vivid dreams. I also have been extremely thirsty.  My doctor said the side effects will even out. I'm excited for them to just so that I can start living normally again. (female)"


"My 15 yr old daughter has multiple diagnoses. ODD. ADD. Anxiety and Depression. We have used several different meds over the last few months to aid with behavioral issues like constant anger and opposition with occasional explosive outbursts of anger and focus & concentration in school. She has been on 10 mg Lexapro daily for a little over a week and I can see a huge difference in her already. I feel like I have my daughter back. We can have a conversation without an argument. She seems so much more peaceful and generally happy. I see so much of a difference, I don't think she even needs the Daytrana patch for ADD now. Other meds we have tried are Effexor, Concerta, Adderall, & Stratera."


"This birth control is by far the worst of any other I've taken. I have experienced severe mood swings and temperament, depression, bloating, AWFUL chest, back, and facial acne, and constant food cravings. I would never wish this drug on anybody. "


"After 2 weeks, this crap called medication made my OCD WORSE, Then a few weeks later i was so depressed that i couldn't even get out of bed. I went from being a healthy lady with moderate ocd, to a majorly depressed obese pig in 2 months.

Thanks prozac.

Dont put this depression (causing) pill down your throat. Talk to your doctor about other options.

Also, i just want to let you all know something, 50% of psychiatrists will do anything to make their appointment with you quicker, even if that includes just opening their book of medications and picking a random one in your category (in my case, ocd). Always try medication free solutions BEFORE popping a pill. eg, ocd training, therapy, natural treatments, etc"


"I am in my second uti this month. I went to the doctor the first time and was prescribed macrobid and my uti came back in two weeks. Now I'm on Bactrim and it seems to work really well minus the headaches. I like it the a lot better and I feel like it's actually gone now"


"I have used a lot of different ADD/ADHD medications. Concerta works okay. It helps my concentration, organization, and memory only a very small amount. But it makes me very tired and moody. Overall, it's not worth it for me and I will be taking Adderall again next month."


"Stay away from this medication. The 1st day used, I was impressed, but 2 days later I had a rebound and my face was burning like hell. I waited like 4 days to re-apply and see what happens, but I lost sensation on my lips and they got swollen. Then, after 24 hours the rebound got worse and was like two weeks after my skin stopped burning. I still don't understand how this product was approved by the FDA."


"This medicine did not work for me at all.  Even with dietary changes I would have occasional flare ups."


"I was taken off tysabri when my original consultant left the hospital. After 5 years of better quality of life I now experience some nasty side effects after coming off the drug. Terrible rashes m.s symptoms returning ie dizziness, fatigue, coordination problems to name a few. Feel pretty rubbish to be honest. Consultant said couldnt justify script as scans had no changes. And was concerned about PML risk. I accept the risk, always have. Surely scans indicate drug doing what is expected? Am stuck now, what is available for me to try? Cost a big deciding factor!"


"I have suffered terribly from social anxiety for the past 4 years. I am 23 years old, and once it started negatively affecting my performance at my first job out of college, I felt it necessary to do something. Was on Zoloft for a few months prior, but it suddenly stopped working. I was put on 50mg of Pristiq and I felt it working IMMEDIATELY. Right after I took the first pill I went into a foggy state, but that hasn't happened since. The first week I couldn't sleep past 4am, and the first morning I woke up with extreme nausea and vomited. I have been on Pristiq for about 6 weeks and really feel amazing. Work through the side effects, they will disappear and hopefully it will work as well for you!"


"I am 27 yrs old and I've been trying to get pregnant since February 2012. My last menstrual period was March 23, 2012 and I never had period after that. I've been going to my Obgyn for the past 4 months and finally she prescribed me Provera for 10 days once a day pill. And i decided to use ovulation predictor kit 10 days before I took my 1st pill last June 13.2012. On my 3rd day of taking my pill my ovulation predictor went positive it gave me a smiley face. On my 4th day of Provera I experienced a very weird dreams, hot flashes, PMS, backache, a little dizzy. I had my last pill June 22, Friday and this is my 3 day off of it. I'm hoping that I could get my period soon so that way I can start taking Clomid. "


"A couple weeks after getting this put in I was spotting constantly for about a month. That was really annoying, but that was only the start. After that stopped, I noticed I was always super moody. During all this my sex drive had been dwindling, but I didn't want to take the Implanon out because I heard to try it for at least six months to see if the side effects would go away like the spotting did. I regret not taking it out because it got way, way worse. A couple more months went by and I was depressed on top of my moodiness, and my sex drive had died completely. My boyfriend and I were doing horribly because of all this. "


"I have taken Lo Loestrin 24 for about 2 months now. I have had migraines, nausea and fatigue non stop. I only had one very light period since I started this pill. I have had horrible face and body acne since I started Loestrin, I feel 16 again! I have had a significant appetite increase and mid section bloating. However I will continue with it one more month and see If my symptoms clear up"


"It works well. Although it takes longer to take effect initially then over the counter vaginal creams. I like to take it and also apply one dose of cream in the vagina, to help combat the itching."


"I was on 75mg of Endep & noticed 2 extreme side effects which lead to me having to stop taking the medication.
The first was rapid & excessive weight gain; I gained 6 kgs (13 pounds) within 8 weeks (at 160cm, this is quite a bit of weight). I had no change in my diet, my exercise stayed the same, so the Endep was the only thing that could have caused the weight gain.
The second was extreme Night Terrors. These occurred every night & were extremely frightening for myself & family, as I would wake up screaming & kicking every night. This occurred almost immediately after starting the Endep.
Since stopping the Endep 2 weeks ago, the Night Terrors have ceased completely, & I have lost 1kg with no change in diet."


"As soon as the side effects started coming on, which was about an hour after taking the first pill, I regretted trying this medicine. A wave of numbness spread over the top of my brain into my the back of my eyes. I felt very panicky and dizzy and checked my blood pressure.  I started telling my husband all my side effects in case I became unconscious and he had to tell the paramedics.  Very scary.  Took a nap for a few hours. That helped, but I will never take it again. No way."


"Gentlemen I am following up with my prior review of AXIRON. Now that I have been on it for two months there are a couple of well, downsides to this and depending upon how you view such things you may find them a negative. My "boys" have indeed gotten smaller (not to a huge degree) and the amount of "ejaculate" I put out is much, MUCH less. At 53 I don't give a care about those things but some do. I have lost a full inch of fat off my waste, sex is great again. I actually feel like doing things again to working out more, etc. etc.  Whatever tradeoffs there are they are worth it."


"Absolute rip off and scam.  You pay 20-30 USD for this.
this medication is no better than hydrogen paroxide which actually gives you more superior results and costs you nothing at all.
A bottle of hydrogen peroxide can last you for years and costs 50 cents.
anti viral cream has no effect on virus I can assure you that."


"The only really effective remedy for my scalp psoriasis.  I used Scalpicin but it turned my white hair yellow-ish and I had to keep using it almost every day.  Olux for three days and my scalp is clear and not itchy for 2-3 weeks!"


"It really works. I wish I had known about this years ago. I feel better now than I did when I was 20 yrs old."


"After my thyroid surgery, I was put on Synthroid.  I continued to get WORSE until I was nearly totally bedridden.  I did some research and after several months, found a doctor who prescribed medications other than synthroid.  I started taking a Natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) medicine.   Within two weeks, I woke up and felt like getting out of bed.  I continued to improve, however my strength never came back.  I am totally confined to a wheelchair now."


"I started with a sample from my doctor. After using daliresp I didn't notice any change in my breathing
after only 4 days I realized I didn't use my nebulizer as much. I can't believe this little pill could help so much..Bravo. Only problem I won't be able to get another prescription due to the high co pay, what a shame. I do recommend this medication highly."


"My doctor prescribed this medication 2 days ago for boils.  I can't believe how well it is working.  My boils are clearing up already."


"Originally I was prescribed Ortho Tri Cyclen but due to insurance issues I was given Tri Sprintec. I know you're supposed to give things usually 2-3 months to work but let me tell you this pill has worked miracles! The first 3 weeks were terrible. I was breaking out even worse than I already was. I mean, I was getting acne right above my eyelids, underneath my eye, & just about everywhere else on my face. I was so nauseous for a couple days that I almost had to skip a wedding. But I am SO glad I stuck to this. My face has been the clearest it's been in a year. I'm still battling 1-2 zits but that's nothing compared to what it was. I am left with A LOT of dark spots but a few hydrafacial treatments should help with that."


"The medication definitely cleared my symptoms up but I had bad side effects. 2 days in and I was very nauseous all day and constantly having dizzy spells. My urine was like a dark yellow almost brown color. But overall it did take care of the infection. Also, make sure you take this pill with a lot of food on your stomach!!"


"STICK IT OUT. How long? 3-4 months is the magic number! It takes 3-4 months to see ANY improvement. Up until then, expect more acne, dryness, peeling. However, the results are worth it. Good luck!"


"I'm 21 and have never had child, and had my insertion a week ago. Reading all of these reviews made me expect terrible pain. My gyno prescribed me 600 mg  of Cytotec to take 4 hours before my appointment to soften the cervix. I also took 800 mg of ibuprofen an hour before my appointment. The pain of the initial measuring of the cervix/uterus was like a mild period cramp, and then soon the iud insertion followed was still like a mild cramp. It all lasted 3 minutes and was definitely not that bad! I was dizzy that day, and so far I've had minimal spotting for a week, and light cramps every once in a while. I had sex 5 days in and I didn't feel a thing either. Overall, a great birth control decision! Do not scare yourself reading reviews!"


"I was on the Depo shot for a little over a year and a half. At first I had a very long period (14 days for a few months when my period was generally about 3 days previously). Then I stopped having a period altogether. Its been a month since I was due for my shot. After reading online I was worried that I would be waiting months-year to get my period back after it however, I woke up today and thankfully got it. I've never been so happy to get my period before. I guess I'm one of those lucky few that get their period back as soon as they are off of it. "


"Been taking Brintellix a little over a month, 5mg in the morning. No side effects. Tried to increase to 10mg experienced nausea, tiredness and jittery feeling. I suffer from insomnia and take 300mg Seroquel at bedtime. I wish I could tolerate the side effects at 10mg so I could get the full benefit of the medicine."


"I feel the need to warn people about the withdrawal symptoms of getting off of this drug. I am home right now because I feel nauseated, my coordination is way off. I have severe head shock, and can't sleep. Look for these types of stories before taking these types of medicines."


"Hello,

Whatever you do, do not take this pill!! I took three because I've been constipated for weeks. After I started cold sweating, throwing up, severe stomach pain and diarrhea for over 5 hours. This is the worst pain I've ever felt. I can't move. I've been in bed all day in so much pain. I felt like calling the ambulance but the feel is just to high to pay right now. I drank a lot of water but I'm still in pain. I tried drinkin water again and it increased my cramps tremendously."


"First time colonoscopy and first time using Suprep.  I did the first round at 3 pm, Taste was tolerable as it tasted like bittery cherries.  Mixed it with ice water and chugged it down in 5 minutes, the next 16 oz water in to minutes and then the last 16 oz water 30 after that.  Started working 20-30 minutes.  I suggest staging in the bathroom or very near it for the first hour.  I drank clear liquids and jello after the first dose.  The second dose was at 8 pm and took about 2, 2 1/2 hours to subside.  I did not drink anything after that dose as I felt it was still working.  Got a few hours sleep.  My procedure was 7am. I only had minor chills from the amount of cold water to drink.  All in all not the a bad horrible experience."


"It worked great for pregnancy prevention, unfortunately it left me quite irritable and my skin has broken out with acne."


"I was on metoprolol 100 for about 1 year it caused anxiety, heart palpitations, dizziness, tiredness a general ill/ bad feeling. My doctor finally offered new medicines and the Bystolic 10mg is the best thing that could have happened for me. I was nervous at first because of my experience with other beta blockers, honestly apart from taking it every morning, I forget I have a condition. No side effects! When I was researching Bystolic I found bad reviews but after using it for 3 months now, I had to leave positive remarks. What a great medicine. "


"I am so grateful to have Savella on the market available for Fibromyalgia pain.  I had been on Lyrica but stopped due to the weight gain. I am really feeling better and still on the lower dose.  I would highly recommend anyone with Fibromyalgia pain give this drug a chance."


"I've been on Suboxone for almost a year and a half now. Like most people taking this medicine I started out trying to kick a habit. I had always heard that Suboxone was just trading one addiction for another so I didn't want to take it for long. I tried to taper off after just 2 months of sobriety and relapsed almost instantly.  Now, I listen to the doctor and just take the pill. I have had side effects, and the most annoying is losing weight. I would recommend Suboxone to those who really are trying to change their lives.  Suboxone played a part in me gaining a life and I am very grateful for that. And anyone who thinks taking Suboxone doesn't make them clean has no idea what they are talking about, and they should see a real doctor."


"Just had the Skyla inserted this afternoon, no pain or cramping during insertion or after so far.  The only annoyance so far is a little spotting from the procedure.  I have high hopes this will be better for me that the BCP I've take for the last 24 years! Will update review in a month or so.  So far so good..."


"I want to express that the throat cough is harsh and sometimes leaves your muscles sore. This is the main drawback for me."


"I started on 30mg of Cymbalta for a week then up to 60mg. I've taken it for about 2 years and noticed it really helped. When I got pregnant, my doctor told me to wean off it by taking it every other day. That was hell! He should have prescribed me a lower dosage. The price of it doubled so I no longer take it. I weaned off it this time by going from 60mg to 30mg then to 20mg. What a difference. That was manageable. Another down side is when I was on 60mg, if I would workout in the evenings, I would be wide awake at 3am! That was not the case when I was taking 30mg."


"Used it for years, works great but the side effect is empty pockets. Even with insurance, it costs $174, $700 w/o. You would think it is a life saving drug. Like the others, used to be a max $30 copay. My Dr. said to try otc Cortizone as soon as I feel a cold sore coming on, it actually works for me and costs under $10!!!"


"I am in my 40's. I wanted to try this pill to control my very heavy periods. I was a little worried after hearing all the stories. I had a little bit of break out bleeding in the second month but other wise no side effects. The first few months I had a light period for 2 days each month. I only needed pantyliners. I am on my fourth month and I had no period. I highly recommend this BC. It worked great for me. I love it."


"I've found pepto Bismol really useful for when I get acid reflux. It really helps to calm and cool my stomach. Anytime I'm feeling nauseous, it's the first thing I go to!

I also take pepto bismol when I've eaten too much, as I do have a binge eating disorder. It helps prevent the reflux before it starts.

I only take it when I'm experiencing symptoms."


"Works okay for moderate pain. It does dry the mouth, eyes, etc. Can be habit forming. I have experienced the insomnia and hallucinations. However, puts me in a better mood and gives me energy.  I think I am losing weight, too.  I've been taking this for years on and off and I like it, but need something stronger for severe pain.  It works to take the edge off but as far as feeling free of pain nothing I've taken seems to work 100%.  My back is just a mess, though.  Narrowing spine, bone on bone rubbing, and calcified crack from years ago.  Tramadol is a lifesaver if you prefer something lighter than Oxycontin etc. I guess it's an individual preference."


"It killed my libido and made me emotionally numb. Still waiting for my libido to come back 2 months after discontinuing. It lessened my anxiety though, but the side effects are not worth it. I regret having taken this drug."


"I am very allergic to a multitude of antibiotics....I have suffered with strep/tonsillitis since I was a child...every spring, every fall.  The ONLY thing that works for me is the 5 day Z-pack.  As others have said, please eat something first.  I have been prescribed some meds that I haven't taken b/c of the listed side effects....this however has been the only thing to work for me.  In fact, I am on my way in a bit to see the Dr because without fail, the white spots, fever, chills have come on this spring too!!  Good luck to all."


"Suicidal Thoughts, Mood irritability, lots of mental side effects. "


"30 day prescription up to 60. After first week of mild nausea and mild diarrhea I developed a weird tightness in my right hip, severe tennis elbow and weird pain/headache behind left eye for 2-3 days, bloating, some nights unable to sleep due to insomnia and tremors/weird body vibrations, mornings were hell due to my coffee drinking and the foggy brain. Do not drink coffee while taking this! 3 weeks after stopping I still have some prostatitis symptoms but have greatly improved but the side effects from the med of muscle tightness, brain fog, foot pain, hip pain, back tightness, lack of appetite and fatigue still remain but seem to be subsiding a bit. I wish the docs would explain the meds they prescribe but I don't think they really know!"


"I have had thin fine hair all my life then at 55 my hairdresser said I was losing it. I got rogaine and wish now I had 20 years ago. My hair is thicker from more hair. I use men because it is 5%. Show me a study anywhere that women's rogaine needs to be lower. The assumption they make is it will drop womens BP too much. In fact I have high blood pressure take medicine for it and the 5% has given me nothing but full hair. I started using it 5 months ago and started getting results showing at 2 months. I had a friend that I could see her scalp and she started on 5%.  It is about 5 weeks and already her scalp is getting better. I have no side effects  but she says her scalp tingles."


"I have been on belviq for 3 days and I'm down 2.7 ibs I will keep you posted"


"I am 29 and just had my second Mirena inserted a few days ago. It was painful, but the pain only lasts for around 30 seconds if it goes smoothly.  I have seizures, and have chosen Mirena because it does not interact with my medicines. Other forms of birth control have caused more seizures. I do not have this problem with Mirena. It has not affected my skin (although I currently use medication for acne I've had for years).  I like it because after it's inserted, I can forget about it for a few years.  The only thing I've found inconvenient, is having a partner be able to feel the strings.  BUT my gyno said most men are not even aware.  "


"I suffer from mdd, anxiety and PTSD. I added rexulti to my lamictal 100mg.  I started at .5mg and progressed to 2mg.  I had tried 15 different medications in the previous year all with no effect or i had adverse reactions. I noticed an immediate difference in my mood on rexulti. It helped me go from completely non functional to the ability to get out of bed, shower, do laundry etc. Now the bad news. I was extremely restless and had trouble sitting still, I had vivid dreams and nightmares, I gained 15 lbs in two months and the worst part is it gave me high blood sugar. I was not willing to add diabetes to my list of diagnoses so I immediately discontinued this medication. I was disappointed this was the first medication that seemed to help"


"The generic Depakote immediately and effectively controlled my mania, and smoothed out my moods. In combination, I take two anti-depressants, Wellbutrin and Lexapro (both generic). This 3-prong regimen is very effective for me in controlling my bipolar disporder."


"Had severe postpartum depression after my oldest was born. I thought that my experience was "normal" and due to the daily fatigue that new parents experience.  Halfway through my second pregnancy I spoke with my OB about the crying/anxiety and sadness I experienced after her birth and she decided to put me on 10 mg Celexa; what a God send! With my husband deployed and a scary pregnancy this was exactly what I needed to cope and prepare with the new changes. I didn't feel so hopeless after he was born and the overwhelming feeling that had plagued me before was gone. I now take 20 mg to deal with my SADD and hectic job working in a Level 1 Trauma ER and it does the trick. I love Celexa and owe my positive parenting and job to the company. Thank you."


"Side effects I've had in exact order:
-Dairy allergy (not sure if it's from the pill, occured a few months after taking.)
-Constant right lower abdominal pain, with  trapped gas pains, & bubbling after eating anything.
-Extreme bloating after meals.
Random changes:
-Period was normal up until the past few months of being on it. (Been on it for over 3 years.) Super light & barely get a period. Also made me skip a month.
-Cramps became more excruciating. (A week before & then during my period.) (Wasn't always like this.)
After almost 4 years I dealt with all of the other side effects until I had
-CHEST TIGHTNESS & HEART PALPITATIONS. Beware of your body and your symptoms. Always go with your gut. Every birth control has symptoms.."


"It worked for me, I am not obese but I am fighting for years to lose 10 punds or not gain more, so,  whenever I go on vacation and I stay at all included hotels I use this pills just to balance the oil intake. so, if I go to eat pizza I take the pill, if I eat an oily meal I take the pill, if its December I take the pill. Not daily and not on every meal, just the oily meals. It is just an extra help, that is all."


"I was on it for 1-2 months. My period reduced to 2 days with spotting for 5 days. I went from being a nice,  timid person to getting angry for no reason towards my partner & friends. I almost quit my job every time I showed up to work. I was tired ALL the time. Backed out of important social engagements. It made my anxiety uncontrollable which made me depressed. I don't recommend this to anyone who has had previous anxiety/depression. It gave me crippling back pain, which I could barely roll out of bed. I got exceptionally hungry to. I've been off it for 6 months now. My sex life & drive is still almost non-existent. Sex is painful, I bleed after sex. Drs don't tell you about any of this & have no clue how to fix it"


"I am 15. I have been on Zoloft (25 mg) for over a month now. I was prescribed through my gastroenterologist for social anxiety and generalized anxiety which was causing ongoing digestive trouble. I have suffered through severe anxiety disorders and depression for most of my life. Since the first pill, I have cried only once. My overwhelming loneliness and hopelessness has gone away also. I haven't had any side effects that I've noticed. The only downside to this medicine is that it hasn't worked well for me in social situations when I am nervous. It does not prevent me from shaking, turning red, tensing up, etc. It might be necessary for me to move up to 50 mg, but that isn't urgent as of right now. I would recommend."


"I started aubra back in July so I would be less anxious about pregnancy.The first month or two I was on it, I had headaches and nausea, as well as random bleeding. As soon as that ceased, I immediately began packing on pounds, and became very depressed and had no desire for intimacy with my boyfriend. This all has negatively affected my relationship. Its so bad that my boyfriend offered to go back to condoms which neither of us love. Unfortunately, aubra is not good for my body and mental health, for some people it is likely great, but not for me.

Only good parts were zero cramps, lighter periods and zero acne, and no babies."


"Didn't use protection since I had ran out. Me being ignorant I still kept on. Hours later my girlfriend decided she really wanted me to buy it. Me having no job and thay damn pill being so damn expensive I gathered money quickly and she took the pill 16 hours later. She was later for her period date. Very anxious we were dying. 4 excruciating days later her period came. This pill might have effects in different ways... Safe sex is the best sex.... Well it sucks but it's better than having a kid. Happy new years"


"This is the only antibiotic that ever works for me. Whenever I have a cold and the Dr claims it is viral, it always goes to my tonsils.

This time I waited 7 days suffering fever and a throat so sore I could not swallow, and eventually went to the pharmacist and asked for Zithromax z pak.

Within 1 day I was 80 percent healed. No side effects. It works for me everyntime. By day 2, all sinus congestion had gone and I got my first real sleep in two weeks."


"Only been on it for a week and a half so far. The first few days caused dizziness and a bout of nausea about an hour after taking it with food. I don't get nauseous taking it anymore. I still get dizzys every now and then but they're less intense now. I can already tell a difference in my mood. I'm excited to see my future progress"


"I am a healthy 70 year old retired peace officer. I take medication for high blood pressure. Have tried Viagra and Levitra over the years with limited success. Hated to have to remember to take the pill a hour prior to sexual relations with my partner who is 16 years my junior and a challenger to keep up with in and of bed. Doctor recently prescribed Cialis 5 mg for daily use. All I can say is "where has this been all my life??" I take one pill daily at noon. I am ready, willing, and now, thanks to Cialis, able, to perform almost immediately. I feel as I did when I was a teenager. My erections are often and much, much stronger and last so much longer. This has to be the Fountain of Youth! Sure feels that way to me and to my partner."


"I am missing vertebrates in my lower spine. I was just now prescribed Soma after taking Flexeril and Skelaxin  for severe muscle spasms. The Soma 350 works very well for me takes away the pain and the muscle spasms along with the strong pain medicine that I am taking. I don't have to take the pain medicine as often."


"Immediately relieved coughing and respiratory problems.  I had a bad flu with severe coughing that lasted for 2 weeks.  Every OTC medicine would not stop my dry cough.  My doctor prescribed Tussicaps and after taking one capsule, the coughing stopped.  I did experience drowsiness, so do not take this medicine if you need to drive or operate heavy machinery.  Dosage is easy since it is just a capsule (no more measuring cups or overdoses) This medicine is fantastic!"


"I have had Nexplanon since November 19, 2015. The only positive fact about this is it prevents pregnancy by not letting you enjoy your sex life. Pretty much you bleed for weeks..then you have 2-3 days break and then again.
Don't get it!"


"I received my first Lupron shot a couple weeks ago. In the past two weeks I have noticed that my pain isn't as bad or as often and it was before the shot. The down side is the mood swings and hot flashes. I thought I had a few weeks before I started experiencing the side effects, but I guess not. I know that the next six months are going to be rough, but the way I see it...I've been suffering for five years already, what is six months of hell to help make it all go away? In my opinion, the Lupron shot is worth it."


"I've been taking it for five years now. I've only had one episode of flushing since starting this medication. I took a Zantac at the same time as the 2000mg Niaspan and I woke up feeling like I was on fire. But I've had no problems since then."


"I have been on Paxil for 5 years now.
It has done wonders up until I had a baby a year ago and I just don't think it's working anymore. The only thing I hate about this drug is weight gain but other than that it has been a life saver for me and I would recommend it to anyone."


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


"I took Wellbutrin XL for 1 week and experienced the worst side effects I have ever had. I ended up in the hospital, I was so shaky and just out of it I felt terrible."


"Works better than morphine after surgery. Dilopid gave me a migraine,  Other narcotics made me itchy. This takes pain away and leaves me a bit relaxed so I can get some rest."


"I started taking this medicine about a month ago for depression.  My doctor gave me 2 weeks of free samples, 30mg, to try and I really liked it so he gave me a prescription, which was very expensive.  Another week went by and this past week I have felt mentally blaaaa, unmotivated to do anything, extremely tired and lazy-which is unlike me, and unsocial.  I realize that this could be the result of something else, but I stopped taking it yesterday just to see, especially after reading about the withdrawal symptoms.  I haven't noticed any withdrawal symptoms, and feel a bit less lazy, though it is soon to tell.  I also take 100mg of Lamictal."


"I have been on 20 mg of Abilify now for about 10 years. When I first began taking it I gained over 100 pounds in 6 months. I finally stopped gaining at 250. I have tried everything to take the weight off. Nothing. My doctor added 20 mg of Lexapro. I gained 30 more pounds. I am going to stop taking the Abilify as the weight gain is causing health issues. I just hope the weight will come off."


"The side effects were definitely not worth it. Weigh gain, spotting for 2 months, cystic acne, depression, daily headaches, always feeling tired. I'm having it taken out tomorrow. Thank goodness because I couldn't take it anymore! Opting for tubal ligation since I don't want kids anyways."


"My son was a heroin addict which upon learning about it sent me to a very high anxiety level. If he wouldn't answer the phone by the time I drove home in my mind I thought for sure he was dead. This medicine made me normal again no thoughts like before no crying episodes and just calm. I'm on 10 mg been on it 2 years. Just feeling great"


"Synthroid saved my life....been taking it for almost four years now.  I had all of the worst symptoms in the worst way of a basically dead thyroid.  I was feeling better within a week of taking it and continued to feel better and better every day for about the next six months.  That's when it leveled off and I've been happy (and grateful) ever since. It took about a year or so to lose all of the weight I gained as a result of crummy thyroid. The weight just came right off after taking Synthroid. I'm on 225Mcg per day with very minimal side effects...so minimal that I can't recall what they are at the moment."


"Tastes aweful. Tried putting it in the back of my throat, tried masking the taste before and after. Can't get rid of the nasty flavor but I'm guessing it's working awesome because the other day I felt like I was dying. Today I feel much better. I am on day 5 of a 14 day regimen."


"I love Chantix for helping me quit smoking. The only side effect I have had is a little nausea, which goes away quickly and it often alleviated with food. My dreams may be a little more vivid, but nothing very scary. I have been a non-smoker for over a month now and I feel GREAT! I highly recommend Chantix to anyone quitting smoking."


"Imitrex has been a life saver for me. I keep a few tablets with me at all times. Imitrex relieves my headaches 100% of the time. It relives my migraines but it also works on all the other types of headaches too. At least for me it does. I usually only need one 50mg tablet but on a rare occasion I will have to take a second tablet 30 to 60 minutes after the first to get relief. I don't know what I'd do without this medicine. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones because I suffer no side effects at all when taking Imitrex."


"Before starting this pill, my flow was way too heavy! I would literally bleed through a super tampon and a pad in less than 2 hours. (horrible I know.) Also my skin would get pimples like crazy. Within the first 2 months my period was lighter and managable.  My acne also cleared up. But my mom and others would notice that I was super quiet, I'm usually talkative, so she thought I was depressed. I'm not completely sure it was the pill's fault. Currently I am off the pill to see if my flow has gotten lighter.  I'm giving it a 9 because of the "depression" stage my peers thought I was going through."


"I had insomnia due to severe itchy skin from Hodgkin's disease. All of the prescription sleeping pills I had tried either didn't work or made me feel like a zombie the next day. I was barely managing life when a Dr suggested 25mg of Quetiapine nightly, and it has been life changing! It takes me about half an hour to fall asleep and I sleep soundly for 8-9hrs and wake up feeling like I had a good nights sleep. At first I had very vivid strange dreams but after a few months I adjusted. I did feel an increase of appetite and gained about 5lbs in the first 3 minutes this but then that side effect stopped as well. I have been able to reduce my dose to 6.5mg (I have to cut the pill into quarters) and sleep just as well on that ammount."


"Two months ago I suffered sudden severe pain in my right ear, I started first with acetaminophen 500mg but the pain still moderate to severe, after 2 hours of first dose of acetaminophen I took another pill 500mg too but pain not relieved. It was night I asked roommate if have painkiller  other than acetaminophen he gave me voltaren dispersible I got a slight pain relieve. Next day in the morning I went to hospital with very severe pain; ER gave an injection of diclofenac and prescribed to me Zaldiar tablets which is  tramadol combined with acetaminophen . With the ear drops and antibiotics ENT doctor prescribed to me laterI I used Zaldiar for 5 days as the pain continued severely for 3 days it was very effective pain killer."


"I have been diagnosed with 4 separate and distinctly different forms of depression. In addition to my taking Wellbutrin, I am taking 68mg of Concerta daily.  I have had at least 5 other ADHD medications over the course of the past year. Concerta is definitely the best of all of them.

I have experienced little side effect to this medication.  My side effects come from the Wellbutrin.  Concerta should be considered for any one who suffers from ADHD or depression.  It is a great drug."


"Librium got me off of alcohol with minimal side effects. Librium is the best."


"I had minor surgery (I am 28 yo) and haven't been to the toilet in over a week. I was given Dioctyl that did not work to loosen the stools so I visited my pharmacy and asked for advice and what they recommend to get a BM, they recommended Dulcolax. I was told to take 2 tablets when I got home  and to stay at home as its will give me 2 BM and I will be better. I go home take 2 tablets as advice by the pharmacist with lots of water during the day which i did and went to bed at 10pm. But at 2 am I walk up with really bad cramps and nausea its been 24 hours and still no BM. It's not worth the cramp pain I Got no relief."


"When I read these reviews, I was really nervous about starting this. I didn't experience any extreme emotional problems. At first everything was fine. I had irregular periods (happening when on the active pills, sometimes 2 weeks apart), but that's expected in the early months. But after a few months, I noticed that I was getting itchy hives on my face. Didn't associate it with this medicine until I noticed it was only happening when I had my period. Within a few hours after taking it, I'd get hives on my face and they'd stay all day but flare up even more the next day after taking the pill again. Horribly embarrassing. I had such clear skin and having red itchy bumps was just so upsetting. My dr took me off of it."


"In the beginning of my second trimester I developed BV. Twice a day,  for seven days. I got home and put the pill in my mouth,  it stuck to the tongue and instantly emitted an awful taste.  I threw up three times, each time forcing myself to re-swallow the pill that kept making its way up the throat. After many hrs I dreaded having to take the next pill that day knowing I would have 6 days remaining.  After researching how to cover the taste from crushing it in applesauce to dipping it in olive oil I found a great method.  I dipped the pill in syrup for a minute, filled my mouth with cold apple cider,  tipped my head back, dropped the pill in and swallowed quick.  2 days now and my vaginal smell is gone I'm hoping means continuous progress."


"After 10 years of being miserable on Celexa and then Lexapro, I was switched to 40 mg of Prozac along with 400 mg of Wellbutrin. Within a week, my mood lifted greatly. It's like the world is in color again and I've actually got motivation to do what I need while feeling enjoyment in the things I like. I've also stopped some compulsive habits I had, such as picking at my skin. It's been almost a month and so far no untoward side effects."


"I've been using this product from Sept. 2013. I've had it in when I was 18. Today, I finally got the implanon taken out of me! I'm still not pregnant which is the big deal here so the contaceptive did it's job and I'm happy with that! The reason why I didn't leave it in there for another year is due to weight gain. I was always hungry! I have gained about 20kg in 2 years period. At my lowest 68kg and now 84kg...  I'm 170cm but it's still horrible! I tried to lose weight while on the implanon but it was proved impossible. I would even gain weight even if I didn't eat anything! It was crazy.  Everything else was relatively ok!"


"I have been using epiduo for 3 months and even more I think. It is so bad - no joke it just peels my skin, burns my skin so much that I can't even sleep at night and I hate applying it because once I put it the burning begins and I usually put it at night. It makes my skin so red like a sunburnt!!!  I'm not sure if I have to wait any longer to see results but in my opinion I have waited for quite some time and yet no results at all! First week I saw a big difference on my skin but that was all. Moisturiser just helps with the peeling. Do I recommend it? Yes and no. Yes because some skin types are different so just give it a try to see your luck. And no  if your experience is  like mine. I'm not saying to not use it just sharing my experience."


"Me and my boyfriend had unprotected 5/26 (seriously don't do it ladies, I knew better but got too into it) he spilled some on my "area" but swore he cleaned it up, need less to say I didn't believe him, so he gave me money for Plan B. I took it about 45 min to 1 hour after the incident (still 1 am on the 26th), the same morning I was nauseous and had cramps but literally nothing for two weeks happened, no spotting, NOTHING. I assumed the worst that I was pregnant because my discharge was thick and white the entire two weeks, also my boobs were killing me. Then randomly 6/7 I got cramps like my normal period and now here it is 6/11 my period is here a whole week early. Weight doesn't effect you! I weigh 190 and I'm 5"6 :)"


"I was on generess before this.. which was a mint chewable. Very strange. I had zero side effects from that, EXCEPT the dosage was so strong I had these sharp shooting pains in my chest like I was having a heart attack. So I switched to lo loestrin. I don't get my period anymore AT ALL. No spotting, nothing. No more shooting pains. My only complaint is that I've noticed a serious decline in sex drive. If they could somehow fix that this would get 10 stars!"


"This medication has worked amazingly well for me, but the side effects are no joke. My mood is better, I'm less anxious, less angry, and more sociable. It works. It's great, but there are serious drawbacks. My libido and sexual performance are down. I get tired more easily. If I go outside on a hot day my clothes are quickly drenched in sweat. Physical activity exhausts my muscles more quickly. My mouth is so dry I need to constantly sip water. And finally, if I miss a dose I get the sensation of electric shocks in my brain. I personally find the benefits outweigh the side effects. Worth a try when more tolerable meds fail."


"I've suffered all my adult life with facial hair and had tried all other methods of hair removal but no good. I'd been plucking 2-3 times a day a tweezer literally in every room and handbag. About 4 weeks ago went on line and read about this cream and decided to give it a go and it has changed my life in 3 weeks the hair though still there is finer and slower growth now only plucking every few days, I know its early days but felt had to share my experience."


"So, I've been battling alcoholism for years - about a decade (and I'm 30). I've been to 2 treatment centers and an outpatient program with the longest stint of sobriety being a solid 109 days. I've gone from being 100% alcohol dependent in my mid 20's to sober to recreational drinking, but almost always I'll end up on benders or sneaking it. Anyway, I tried Antabuse about 6 months ago and took it for about a month...drank on it repeatedly and got so sick each and every time so I just stopped taking the pills. I'm talking beet red face and neck and chest, heart  racing, etc. I'm back on it now. I started yesterday and vowed to take it for 6 months."


"I've been struggling with depression and anxiety/panic attacks since I was a kid. I'm now 36. I tried every antidepressant they threw at me from Celexa to Zoloft. None of them worked and came with side effects I couldn't handle. Weight gain and loss of sexual function. When my psychiatrist suggested Wellbutrin I was afraid of more side effects, but I was desperate. I also take Valium and Klonopin for my anxiety so I'm not sure if those might mask any increased anxiety, but I have to say, I noticed a difference the first day. I take 200mg SR in the morning and I've got more energy and almost no interest in smoking, which is a bonus. It's only been a week but I feel an improvement every day. I think I finally found the right one."


"Get a poker lay it in hot coals and insert!! it will feel about the same as this product!! No relief& it felt better before the torture!!"


"I am on phentermine as we speak. I have lost about 15 pounds the first month I have been on it. I do not feel jittery or nervous and I'm having no problems sleeping. I don't like the slightly unpleasant taste in my mouth or the dry mouth feeling all that much but if it helps me drink the water I need, it's alright with me."


"After a tearful visit to the doctor, she put on this medicine. It's been 1 month with 9 lbs lost. It's not as fantastic as some reviewers, but it's something. Typical side effects noted, dry mouth, etc., nothing I can't deal with.

After a LOT of research, this is IMPORTANT! PLEASE! I know sometimes it's tough to eat due to no appetite, but try to keep your calories around 1200 most days! Eat a little bit every 3-4 hrs to keep blood sugar steady! If you don't, you are going to cause your metabolism to go even slower! It will be even easier to gain the weight back once you get off it. THIS IS A WEIGHT LOSS TOOL NOT A QUICK FIX! Use this time to relearn proper healthy eating and try to exercise if at all possible! Good luck!"


"Been on this for 6 months and plan and changing to a different one. My acne is ten times worse then it ever has been and I get moody/sad crying spells where all I can do is cry for no reason."


"I agree with the other reviews published here.
1) single use applicators are unnecessarily old fashioned and wasteful. Those of us with lifetime eye conditions experience a wide array of applicators dispensing a wide array of meds.

2) Xiidra (Shire)  vendor wants our "business" but fails when it comes to learning the needs, wants, and desires of (users). An authentic interest in their patients in the form of personalized queries just might unveil how the product can be improved and more user-friendly."


"I went through a spout of being suicidal.  My doc referred me to 20mg daily.  I have been off for about 5 months, but started taking it again today.  It makes me feel happy, and functional.  I see the good in life, and wake up without anything on my mind.  I fall asleep without anything on my mind. I had no side effects, and sex was still amazing. It takes me longer to reach climax, but that's a good thing (male). I would recommend this 100%. In 14 short days, you'll be unrecognizable!"


"I have been on Trazodone for about a year and a half now.  I never have had a good nights sleep until I started trazodone. I started with 50mg and it worked decently but I only slept for 6hrs. About 6 months ago I started taking 100mg and I sleep like a baby for 7-9 hrs straight.  The intense vivid dreams are actually quite fun.  I have never had nightmares on it.  When I wake up I am no more out of it than when I didn't take the medicine.  I would highly recommend trazodone to anyone with sleeping problems."


"Wonderful - taking it for 2  weeks now, the 2nd day I could tell a significant difference. THANK YOU."


"I am on week 3 of Chantix and it has helped. I didn't really want to quit 100% but it was so easy that I wanted to quit more and more as each day passed that I didn't smoke. I have felt some of the "foggy" feeling that people talk about but it goes away after a few minutes. Only day 9 without smoking but so far it has been a breeze."


"Really good for as-needed, I take it less than once a week because my antidepressant works well. For me, 0.5mg in the early afternoon really takes the edge off, doesn't knock me out or leave me stoned, and lets me sleep that night. Rated a 9/10 because I have sexual side-effects for a few days afterwards, really not a big deal because the benefits outweigh. Only take this medicine as-needed, tolerance builds fast so a script of 30 should theoretically last 6 months. Be safe, and above all, communicate with your doctor. Benzos can be very useful if used properly."


"I use Advil cold and sinus very sparingly for when I get the worst combination of debilitating sinus headache and earache. It is the only thing that takes away the pain that makes me want to sleep all day long for days on end.  It improves my quality of life from bottom of the barrel to functioning with only minor discomfort. I try to only take the bare minimum dose, just to take the edge off. If that is ineffective after several hours, I may layer it with another one. If that is still ineffective, then several hours later I will take two together.  Never have tea or coffee when you take these because it is a "speedy" medication and not "sleepy". It is great if you have to function, such is going to work versus calling off."


"I was surprised to read how sleepy this made everyone. I have been on 10mg nightly for 5 days now and have been sleeping normally. I am taking it for a moderate muscle injury to the middle of my back. I wish it would have a drowsy effect on me because while it seems to loosen up my back a little, it does nothing for the pain. Overall seems to help a good deal though."


"I had nexplanon for eleven months and all it did was make my life hell, I kept hoping it would get better that things would mellow out but all that happened was a constant period, no sex life, my family hated me, my friends hated what had become of the period in front of them and I pushed people away. I developed several pms syndrome and was almost put on Prozac because of this shit I am barely getting back to a normal period two months after removal. I can't do birth control, this was the last one for me to try. So this was a very disappointing experience."


"This pill saved my life. It was the last day of my period and the condom came off and me and my boyfriend did not realize until after he had came inside me. Both freaking out we went to cvs and I took the pill about an hour or 2 after the fact. I did start to bleed the following week for about a day then it turned into brown discharge for the next 2 days. A side affect of this drug is depression and I experienced that for 2 weeks. A month later my period was late exactly one week but I finally got it and I could not be happier. This pill really does work!!! Anyone who is freaking out just take the pill right away and you will be fine, it could definitely make your period late so no worries!!! Thank god for plan b!"


"Have taken the lowest dosage for about a month, supplementing 2000mg Metformin and 8mg glimeperide daily. Occasional minor nausea and heartburn, no vomiting or diarrhea. Morning readings were 140s-200s, now typically 70s-90s, with one reading of 118. Readings 2 hours after breakfast are still usually higher than I would like, often above 220. Mostly pleased with results, will be consulting with my doctors soon."


"I've been on Zoloft for 2 months. I've have massive depression after I had my twins. I had suicidal thoughts and thoughts of just letting go.I went to the doctor for help and he prescribed me Zoloft 25mg but the 25mg wasn't working. So I took 50mg and it is awesome. I feel myself again like I was 18. No worries in the world. Just felling like life was life again. Thanks to Zoloft I got my life back."


"I tried the 3 mg dose last night. I slept worse than when I take nothing. I felt so agitated and miserable. Tossed and turned all night. Will not take it again!"


"I've been taking BC pills for nearly 20 years to help regulate my cycles and ease the horrible cramping and mood swings. My insurance stopped covering the pill I was on previously, so I switched to Loryna. I liked the idea of only having 4 placebo pills compared with the 7 in my last brand.

Pros of this pill? My sex drive was through the roof, and it felt like a love-potion for me and my guy "


"wow, this stuff will clean engines inside and out ha ha.  nasty taste but very effective.  won't do it again i can assure you that"


"I have only taken one 30 mg pill and the nausea is horrible. I'm not sure about continuing with it."


"I'm 19 and I've been on Aviane for 8 days now. I switched from Diane 35. I never experienced side effects while on my old pill, but I had to change pills because the other one has more estrogen and is also for acne, which I don't have much of anymore. Since being on Aviane, I've been having cramps very often. I've been feeling nauseous and yesterday I vomited. I also felt very tired for a few days, even though I had slept over 10 hours the previous nights. On the plus side, it hasn't affected my skin and my sex drive is normal. I'll see how I feel by the end of the month."


"I took this medicine for 7 days lost my appetite the 3rd day, worsen my insomnia, it did not help with anxiety. By the 7th day I felt even worst finally decide to come off it. This is my second day off Prozac and I still cannot eat, sleep still have bad anxiety and feeling sick to my stomach and cannot eat anything, I'm extremely nauseated, haven't ate much in 4-5 days. I hope my appetite comes back soon! This med did not work for me it made me feel horrible."


"I decided to take this because the birth control and Plan B was not working and I got pregnant. Thank god I delivered a healthy and beautiful baby boy. I got this Dec 29, 2015 and it was the most terrible experience of my whole entire life. I bled almost immediately after the insertion till now April 5, 2016. I finally got in out today because my bleeding got worse. I would sweat even if I barely did anything that day, extreme migraines and it worsened my depression and anxiety to the point I could not sleep and had no energy. Please ladies reconsider this because I would NOT quit bleeding. It destroyed my sex life and self esteem too. As if today I actually feel great and trying Yasmin because this is awful!!!!!! Zero stars for me "


"Started Contrave Dec 6th and down 8lbs today. Taking 2 a day now and not one side effect. My appetite is less but I also watch my food intake as well as workout to the 21 day fix. I recommend this to anyone that is serious and ready to make changes to a healthier lifestyle."


"I got my Mirena almost 6 months ago now and I absolutely love it. I read so many reviews that made me hesitate to get it - it took me months to decide which birth control to get, but my Dr recommended this so I trusted her. I have had 1 child previously, 2 years ago now, so I think that helped make my experience smooth. I took some ibuprofen before getting it put in and there was discomfort but nothing unbearable. I spotted and had irregular periods for the first 2 months, it was really annoying. Then I spotted occasionally for another two months or so. My periods have stopped completely now so it was worth it. Also, the cramping was not bad at all. Nothing more than the moderate period pains I used to get. And my partner never notices it."


"I was prescribed 0.25mg for about 9 months. It worked great. Quick acting and nice feeling. But tolerance did build up towards the end and was not getting as good sleep. I'm on Zolpidem now which I find great."


"I've been taking 300mg Wellbutrin for 6 months. I haven't noticed any side effects to Wellbutrin, so that's good, but the problem is I also haven't noticed much effect at all. I did notice that I don't hit my total low point almost ever now, but besides knocking out my worst feeling of depression, it hasn't done much. I still spend most of my time incredibly sad, I still feel so awful about myself that I have immense difficulty socializing and I still feel like anxiety is eating away at me. But I guess even if I'm not happy, as long as I'm not at my lowest point I'll be fine."


"I have lived with anxiety for five years and it has been a living nightmare. I struggle with trying to relax and calm after a long days' work. I am a mother, full-time employee and a recent college graduate (full-time, too). I have lived so long being stretched and now that I don't need to stretch that far, I have issues with trying to relax and take it easy. I am on Celexa and had to add Xanax to my regimen a year ago after having my first panic attack. I take 0.25mg as needed and sometimes before bed to help me sleep. Xanax has helped me calm my nerves and relax. Usually within the first half hour, I feel like I can chill out. It takes away the physical effects (shakiness and fast heart beat) and cools the mind and thought process."


"My 8 yr old daughter has been suffering from so many of the side effects listed. She was switched to this due to a switch in her health insurance. My very happy social child has experienced such anxiety and breakdowns that have come out of no where.  She begs to not leave the house and to just be left alone in her room. Weightloss, diarrhea, painful urination the list continues. It breaks my heart. Her Doctor did not pick up on possibly the medicine being a cause she referred us to a therapist .
I will continue with therapist but, we as parents have to be our childrens advocate and remember that with Drs. there is a reason they call it "practicing medicine "
That is exactly it they are practising.!"


"I have two children and I decided to get the Mirena IUD.  I got it placed a little over two weeks ago. The insertion was not painful at all, just a mild pressure, and I only experienced faint cramps for the rest of the day.  Unfortunately I have had ongoing menstrual bleeding ever since (16 days now).  There are no cramps and no other side effects, but constantly having to carry around tampons is annoying.  I was on the pill for over ten years before I had my kids, and I never had periods, so this is especially annoying."


"My doctor took me off Trazodone due to sexual problems. I started taking Ambien about 2 days ago. The first day, I was a zombie and had major amnesia problems. My son videotaped how crazy I was acting. I didn't know you had to lie down and take it. I took it the next night while in bed and was wired. Only got 30 minutes of sleep before work. I am ADHD, so that may have had something to do with it. I will give it a couple more nights before I give up on it."


"Awesome."


"After being tried on Klonopin, and Ativan, my doctor put my on 90 1mg xanax.

I noticed that if I put it under my tongue, that it helps faster.

I noticed it didn't only help anxiety. Myoclonous decreases while on anxiety, and my seizures have decreased a little. I normally don't get an aura before a seizure. If I do, I quickly chew it up and melt it under my tongue. Within minutes, I calm down, and the aura will slow down most time time.

I do believe that this has aborted a seizure too. I can't stand to get out in public, my heart races, I feel this sense of panic, and then think, "What if I have another seizure in public?". Feel much calmer on this medication.

It starts working within a few minutes, unlike Klonopin or Ativan."


"I had been prescribed antibiotics and unfortunately had a YI within just a few days. I did lots of research but wanted it to go away as quickly as possible. I bought the Monistat 1 day and inserted it as I was getting ready for bed. As soon as I laid down I was reading reviews and immediately was so scared with the terribly painful reviews that some have posted, that I couldn't sleep with the anticipation of pain I was about to feel. I stayed awake for four hours and felt no pain, for about 20 minutes I felt a little bit uncomfortable but nothing close to what was explained on here. I guess everyone handles pain differently, but it did the job and by the second day, I was all better."


"I been having these episodes of panic since 19; after a breakup with my baby's father, I woke up 1 day couldn't breath and went to hospital. Thought I was dying or having a heart attack. They didn't know what was wrong with me after all kinds of test I've was going back and forth 5 x a day finally they figured I had Anxiety disorder/panic attacks! I have taken Bio-feedback, relaxation techniques, therapy and medications until I found out that Ativan 3 x 1mg/day or I will be a regular in the E.R. Xanax works but not as long or as Well."


"This pill really does work. My boyfriend and I had a mishap around my ovulation time and I took the pill 12 hours later about 2 weeks ago. I got my period today. Slight side effects with a bloating, crampy feeling about a week after taking it and really tender breasts. But it worked. Oh, and I'm 5'5" 180 lbs and it still worked for me so away with the weight limits !"


"I have had the Implanon for almost a year and I love it. I do have random periods and have gone a few months with no period and then have had 4 periods in the last two months, and every once in a while I have spotting, so the bleeding is pretty random. It was important to me to not be on a birth control that makes your bones brittle, so I am extremely happy with the Implanon. I have had no side effects besides the random periods. My sex drive is the exact same, I haven't fluctuated in weight, no mood swings, no change in acne. I am extremely pleased with it and would recommend it to anyone."


"Mostly I feel confident about taking Gabapentin. I am on a small dose, 100mg 2/day.  Occasionally I get twitchy feet and/or hands plus mild shakes like tremors.  This does worry me but it doesn't happen too often.  I did put it down to when  I double my usual intake of alcohol.  It takes a couple of days to get back on track.  It is depressing that there are people out there worse off than me"


"It's worked great for me, but since you're supposed to take it with food I often forget and since the bottle is so huge I don't carry it around outside of my house and often miss opportunities to take it."


"When I started taking this medicine in December along with Metformin and Simvastin I lost 66 lbs. I started at 306lbs and now I weigh 240lbs. I am unsure if the drug is having any effect on me any longer - I will know when I see my doctor again. Perhaps I am just at a wall for the time being. Anyhow I think it works great."


"Pt. 2: My face still hasn't calmed down. The last bad side effect ....I've gained weight. In the matter of 3 weeks idk how it can work so fast but my mother sat me down one day and asked me why do I look...like a balloon and I just started crying.

On the other hand, I had no spotting, my sex drive was still fine.
I wish I could rate this -2000 and not just a 1. "


"I used Louis Widmer up until now: no irritation at all and works perfectly. This Drysol product stings, and doesn't work nearly as good."


"I have never had kidney stones and started taking alli 1-2 times a day a few months ago. I was just taken to the hospital for a kidney stone. I have not changed any other meds or anything else. I believe the stone is a direct result of alli."


"I have been taking Reclipsen for just over a year.  I prefer not to take pharmaceutical meds, but I don't want to have an unplanned pregnancy.  The upsides to this method are that my cycle is regular, and shorter, with lighter flow and almost no cramps, all of which is contrary to what I experience when off the pill.  First couple of months I had very sore but awesome gigantic breasts.  Now they're back to my normal 33 year old boobs.  I get chest acne mid pack, I am nauseous often, especially in the handful of hours following each dose.  I have had trouble sleeping, cry often, but my father also passed away this past summer, so I can't identify the cause.  Arousal is a little slow to start since on this med, as well as low abdominal pain."


"I broke my heel as well as tearing several ligaments in my ankle, but Percocet is keeping the pain at bay -- which is amazing since otherwise it is excruciating."


"Injections are expensive...but they are the only thing that I have found that work for my cluster headaches.  Truly a lifesaver.  The burning sensation is ugly, but better than the viciousness ripping of my head to pieces."


"It works to put me asleep, too well! I was told by my husband that I was doing stuff I don't remember doing. One time I became sexually aggressive and last night, I didn't recognize my husband and was doing stuff totally off the wall. I will not be taking it again!"


"I have been taking Celexa for many years and somehow I stopped taking it not realizing that I had. I could not function at all without it. I'm back on it and I feel wonderful. It's not a medicine to stop suddenly."


"Have been on lithium for years. Have to be careful of the heat, hot baths or working up a sweat, as the heat effects lithium in your body. I’m on lithium SR it’s kinder than lithicarb. I had no side effects on the extended release. On the lithium I drank litres of water, felt sick to my stomach for days but extended release there was almost no side effects. Its lithium but sustained release, not so hard."


"I have been using Tri-Lo for about a week now.  It has not helped my constant bleeding, it is only making it worse (from somewhat light to super heavy) and I have not broken out in a rash.  I thought it was eczema at first but I don't get outbreaks in the winter.  Tomorrow I am calling my GYN to switch to something else."


"I can't talk about loosing weight, but previously NO medication was able to take my morning blood sugar level down till Victoza! And here it is, I could not be happier! Since I am using Victoza my blood sugar level in the 100 level and hasn't my highest reading was 160. Yay!"


"Took 2 weeks to feel a bit better.  Stick with it through side effects. I take 62.5 mg in the morning and 25 mg in evening now.  After 5 months I feel pretty good."


"I was put on Celexa last Thursday due to the fact, I had a major anxiety attack while working Wednesday. Felt like I was having a heart attack, but it was anxiety due to some bad news about lay/offs at work and I have a family to provide for. My PCP prescribed me a 10mg dose of Celexa once daily, I take it before I go to bed at night so I do not feel the grogginess and give it time to work through my system during the night. I have been taking it for about 5 days, but I am feeling better already. I know it takes about a week for it to really work in your system but I have a quick reflex system so medicines absorb quicker in me. I have had a few side effects, as far as sex-drive still pretty good. Yawning is sometimes a pain."


"Coming back with a second review. I stopped tamiflu prematurely after my flu symptoms were all gone however now the tamiflu side effects still lingers after 3 days! I am having severe diarrhea at least 6x a day!! I be going to the bathroom for hours like 6 hours later still on the toilet!!! And I took only 3 days worth.. I'm scared to go to work like this... Better just deal with the flu than take these pills again"


"I just started Saxenda on 9/2/16. After reading the reviews I was a little skeptical, I know side effects for weight loss medications tend to be very uncomfortable. I started on the 0.6 dosage, weighting 286 and I am now on day 6. I weighed myself this morning and I am 278.2 (7.8 pounds down). I am sure this is probably water weight, but it is still weight off so I'm happy.

I try to work out or walk everyday but during the past 6 days I have only been able to make it 3 days. And my eating has not been the best either. I could only imagine what I would have lost if I was to actually stick to my healthy foods and exercise. So far I have not experienced any side effects! YAY!

I make sure to eat breakfast/lunch/dinner even if it is just fruit.."


"I was scared out of my wits to take this antibiotic after reading these reviews but I am here to put your minds at ease. I'm highly allergic to penicillin & NSAIDs (Ibuprofen) so I have wicked medication anxiety when it comes to taking anything new. I had to take this for 5 days & I was warned when I received this medication that it would cause dizziness, nausea, upset stomach, and loose stools.  Which is all I experienced with this pill. On the first day I had nausea, upset stomach, & diarrhea, the second day I had nausea & dizziness, on the 3rd day I had nausea, upset stomach, & diarrhea. The every other day of symptoms pattern continued the whole time I took this. Make sure you have a full stock of toilet paper at home. Pill tastes nasty"


"Love it. .. it was rocky at first but all that goes away in 6 2 8 months"


"Update: started week 3 a few days ago. I started at 215lb now at 207lb! No side affects besides constipation, but I take a stool softener everyday and have been able to over come that. Have been watching what I eat but not crazy strict by all means. I Eat way way less, I do not go back for seconds. I don't even finish what I put on my plate. I don't snack at all, from this stand point I would have to say Contrave was a good choice to make, I wasn't really sure about it because of all the reviews and the awful side effects but I don't have any."


"My Doctor gave me Trintellex recently for MDD And Anxiery Disorder.  I was on viibyrd on and off for 3 yrs and it was not working for me anymore.  I started Trintellex at 5mg for 7 days and now on 10 mgs, Day 5.  I'm not crying anymore, my anxiety level is almost nothing and I feel happier.  The only side effects I got was nauseated after taking the medicine for about an hour and itchy.  I had to take a benedryl.   These pass after about two weeks.  I do not feel clouded like most other ssri make you feel or tired.  I just feel normal!  I think this is a great Medication."