"I took this pill for 5 months before deciding to get off of it a week ago. For birth control and unwanted pregnancy it definitely does the job. The first couple of weeks I felt nauseous almost everyday and just all around sick. One time I felt so overwhelmed and burst into tears at work for no real reason. After week 3 those feelings went away and I didn't have those problems anymore. However, I feel as if it suppressed my metabolism and I gained about 15 pounds. And tired. All I wanted to do was sleep all day, and if I let myself I slept for hours. The biggest issue I had though, is my sex drive went completely away. I didn't care if I had sex or not which created a big problem with my boyfriend."


"Depakote put about 60 pounds on me. It did nothing for my mood accept make me a zombie. I sat around and did nothing. I had no energy, my skin itched non-stop, I developed migraine headaches and felt plain shitty all over. My muscles ached, stomach/abdomen hurt. I complained about it and my doctor upped the dose and I was on 2000 mg xr  when I could not stand it any longer. I took myself off of it and have changed doctors. I hope this one will listen to what I say."


"I have to drink two bottles of this stuff, 2 day cleanse and this is my second night. I started drinking it with a lemonade powder, I LOVE lemon anything lol, anyway to me it tasted horrible with the lemon so I tried it by itself and it taste like baking soda and water. Last night at the beginning I felt a little bloated and a very little nausea after things started moving my stomach settled down. I am drinking two jugs because my first test I used something else and did not work as well as it should have. I pray this will be the last time for a long long while! It does do the job!"


"I've had the Nexplanon for about 2 months now. The first month I had about three headaches a day, now I get about two a week. I've bleed for a month straight, got a break for a couple weeks but it's back again. I do get nauseous here & there, & my skin is a lot more oily but other than that I can't really complain. I do recommend  it became I know no birth control is perfect."


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


"I have been using Lotronex for one year now and wow what a life saver.  I can go out and eat and have no worries."


"I started taking sulfamethoxazole on my third day of having a UTI for the second time in my life and the first two days I was taking cranberry pills and drinking tons of cranberry juice and water, so by the time I started the antibiotics I was almost already healed. The first day I took sulfamethoxazole I felt my heart racing all day and at night it continued and I couldn't sleep until 4. Same thing went on for the next few days except it got worse and I would just lay in bed with my heart racing until 6 in the morning. I stopped taking the antibiotics after 4 days because my UTI went away but my heart wouldn't stop racing and I ended up suffering from insomnia for about 2 weeks. It is because of this antibiotic bc I've never had this issue"


"Started on Zydus Pharm generic Venlafaxine ER 37.5 mg for 1 week, then on to 75mg. Been about 6 weeks on medication. First 3 days I felt amazing, immediate relief of anxiety. After that the side effects were very difficult. Everything in me told me this was not the right medication for me, constant mood swings, anxiety, insomnia. I stuck through after reading positive reviews hoping when side effects cleared up, it would work well for me based on first few days experience. Side effects disappeared suddenly right on the 3 week mark, and medication really started to work. After reading reviews on generic vs. brand name, switched to name brand. Name brand definitely feels cleaner and more effective. Generic side effects went away immediately."


"I have been a poster child and lab rat for every H2 Blocker and Proton Pump inhibitor for the that last 30 years. Having severe GERD and Hiatus Hernia. I can tell you that this product is the BEST!"


"I have been taking Wellbutrin XL 450mg/day for 9 years, the brand only (I have done some personal research about brands versus generics and do not believe that generics are as good, effective, or reliable as brands). This medication saved my life, so I guess that I was lucky that it suited me. Within the first year I remember having a dry mouth, more energy, loss of appetite, and a weight loss. With time these side effects stopped. I have now no side effects, and what this medication clearly helped me with is to still feel myself and going through my emotions without falling into the hole of depression. So I feel functional, which was not the case before taking it (for example satying in bed because of feeling a deep sadness etc...)."


"I am a  Chilean psychiatrist working with a psychological team and have experience with 50 patients suffering for many years from fibromialmgia with excellent results.
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"I take 3/4 of a 5mg Saphris and 200mg Epilim which helps to take the edge off of my anxiety and depression. I felt a difference within days of taking my first dose, like I could breathe again and didn't have the weight of the world on my shoulders. What I will say though is that medication is never the complete answer. My medicines have allowed me to get to a stable enough place where I am able to deal with the underlying issues causing my depression and anxiety. Does help me feel more comfortable in my own skin."


"Makes me a speed freak, can't sit still constantly moving my hands or my face or something, like a panic attack without anxiety! It seems to have helped with anxiety though, but I still take Xanax for when I just literally cannot stop moving around, grinding my teeth or jerking my neck around. I have severe muscle spasms in the neck. I think it has helped me in some ways but not others, it made my already severe insomnia worse, so now I have sleeping pills (which still don't work sometimes). It has sort of improved my mood some people say I'm less erratic. I am not sure though. I'm giving it a 5 because the neck pain is bad, and the increased paranoia is bad and I don't really think it has helped with disassociation too much. "


"I am about 65 pounds overweight and decided to ask my doctor for a diet supplement to assist with weight loss. Because of the medications that I was already taking, Contrave seemed like the best weight loss supplement for me. The first week of taking this medication I lost 4 pounds and was very excited. However, my excitement was short lived. I did not lose any more weight during the entire two and a half months that I was taking this drug. I exercised, modified my diet, ate smaller portions and nothing seemed to help. The only thing I did get from taking Contrave was a bad case of dry mouth."


"I have been on this birth control for about 3 months now. For the first 2 weeks I experienced terrible mood swings and was extremely sensitive. This quickly went away. Now I'm very satisfied with the pill I went from extremely horrible heavy and painful periods to having an extremely light period that lasts 3 days. I'm also very regular which has never happened to me before. The only thing now that keeps me from giving this pill 10 out of 10 is that I went from having clear skin to breaking out and it hasn't cleared up for the past 3 months. I have a little bit of acne around my mouth. Reading other people's experiences made me hopeful and I definitely hope it clears up soon. I'll just have to stick it out a little longer on this pill."


"I had been on Lutera for more than a year with no side effects or issues to speak of.  My pharmacy switched me without notice to Orsythia, and my biggest complaint (after less than three weeks of use) is that I'm now experiencing deep, painful breakouts around my chin, which I'm attributing to Orsythia since it has been the only thing in my routine that's changed.  Needless to say, I've already met with my gyn and will be switching to a new pill as soon as this pack's done."


"Terrible. Developed rash all over within minutes of drinking a cup of Readi-cat 2. Test was postponed and I was sent home. It took hours for the rash to clear. Thanks to a nurse who noticed the rash and stopped the procedure."


"I started taking Synthroid about 6 months ago and I feel really good. I went from feeling like a zombie to feeling like my normal self again. Before starting on Synthroid I had most of the typical hypothyroid symptoms...tiredness, dry skin, cold intolerance, puffy face, etc. Now the only symptom that still bothers me is water retention. My Dr. just increased my dose so hopefully that goes away soon."


"I'm from the uk and Zovirax cost £6 which is probably $9 for a small little tube, it's rubbish, felt tingle so went straight to the shop and bought Zovirax, been applying it every 4-5 hours, 3 days later and the cold sore has blistered at side of my mouth,  would of been better using tcp, it burns a bit but it does the job"


"Rating - 10 -11

Very good and very effective. Taking Lexapro since 2009.  Few problems. Have a very serious depression/minor schizo-psychosis problem. Took generic and am taking Lexapro again. Had a few problems with generic.

Don't have same calm reaction with generic. Lexapro puts me in a good mood most of the time.  Feeling of equilibrium mentally.  Am happier/relaxed/calmer. Does make me very sleepy/drowsy, & a few other minor side effects. Only antidepressant I have had few problems with.  Able to be more relaxed. Can fall asleep in a matter of minutes instead of hours. Have had a very good experience with it. Trying to get insurance to pay for it."


"I have been on this pill going on 3 months now so far I have only seen an increase in acne and weight by a slim margin. I have never really had bad PMS on this pill or Yaz, which I took previously. I like the fact that my period is really light compared to extremely heavy as its been since I was 12. Its a great change and for now its working for me. I have poly cystic ovaries and have felt no symptoms from that ever since the switch so far I have not gone without a period which I like because it doesn't make me wonder if I am pregnant. I was on Yaz for about 2 and a 1/2 years and I loved it."


"OMG worst ever. I stocked up using all of the $5.00 off coupons and what a waste of money. I realize this year is double dose of pollen but this medicine didn't help. Gave me bad headaches and listless and tired."


"I have just finished my first month on being on Loestrin 24 Fe and I'm fairly pleased with it. Before I was on Ortho Tricyclen-Lo and it worked great at first, but after 2 years of being on it my month long periods began to come back so my gyno put me on Loestrin. I have nothing bad to say about it. I have become a little more sensitive to light, my acne has gotten a little worse but nothing terrible, my hunger is through the roof but I've actually lost weight, and my sex drive is nearly non existent since I've started on the pill. I am right now awaiting my period which after being on the brown pills for 3 days is really scaring me, but I'm assured I have nothing to worry about and as long as I get my period, I'm a happy camper."


"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"


"I have been on Zovia for 11 months. The first 3 months I had alot of mood swings from: crying to anger, anger to crying, and happy to sad.  It was the the most difficult 3 months of my life. I still have mood swings but not as much as in the beginning.  It did make me gain weight but prevented me from getting pregnant."


"I took this medicine for 2 weeks now.I am feeling much better with no episodes of mania.But I have terribly sleepy with this med as i take it twice daily..I am thinking to just take it at night..it might work better then"


"I was surprised that the 1st night I noticed a huge difference in how I felt.  I have not had any of the side effects that are listed except for being tired. I am on day 6 and I am still amazed on how it does work.  The cost is the only thing I do not like about this medicine. But if I had to take it again I would."


"I needed help with my painful period that's I've had almost all my life and my doctor recommended me a low dosage pill which happened to be this one. I was constantly having breakthrough bleeding that would last weeks, gained weight like crazy, and really depressed. I had to get off it. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone."


"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."


"Best medicine I have had for bipolar even though there are long term effects, highly recommended."


"I was on citalopram 20mg and due to a death in the family, I was unable to get my prescription renewed before I ran out. So two months passed before I got to my doctor and I had done extensive research before making the decision to switch to Bupropion. I have been on it for 4 days now, and I definitely have the get-up-and-go that I never had before. I am beginning to enjoy the things I used to again.  HOWEVER, I am a serious coffee and sweet tea addict and for the first 3 days of use I had diarrhea and according to other people's reviews, it's actually quite common. I also was concerned because falling asleep is just a little more difficult but I still get 8 hours. I guess I'm still adjusting to the idea of being normal and stable."


"Although this medication does work for my minor crohn's symptoms the side effects are concerning . Diagnosed  last year during a routine ultrasound for an unrelated issue . Never sick a day in my life before then . Never had taken any prescription medication in the prior 53 years . Since taking this drug 3 bad colds , 2 bladder infections , 1 prostate infection and now a candida yeast infection ( major rash ) and signs of psoriasis . Glad it does help some people but  I think suppressing the immune system is very risky . Now looking for a " milder "drug or alternative treatments ."


"I've been on Lo Loestrin for about 5-6 and my periods are either light or non exsistant which is great! My cramps even lessened and I don't have to take anything for them anymore which is fantastic! However I've been bloated for 6 months so much so that my clothes are tight and it's embarrassing as I work out 4 times a week and am very healthy. My face breaks out all the time now with painful cyst like red dots that never form into a pimple and my face has always been clear. My loved ones are complaining about my short fuse and major crankiness which isn't like me at all. My sex drive is gone and I'm in my early 30s, it like happened over night. I'll be switching to something immediately as I was hoping all this would go away."


"I am only about a week and a half into my first pack and can already feel my emotions getting out of control. I have never cried in public but today something that would have normally made me angry actually made me burst into tears. How embarrassing. I feel like I still have PMS even though there is no "flow". Besides the hormonal imbalance, I love not having to worry about my period, which was extremely abnormal; rather than carrying around spare panties, I carry my little pill container.

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"I am not sure if I had post partum depression or not, my youngest child is 2 and it seems ever since having her I've been not the best mom out there, or wife.  I was very moody all the time and just recently it has gotten worse. I felt like I was always on a rage at home, yelling at everyone, everything getting on my nerves, snapping at family members, it was terrible. Celexa saved my life! I felt improvement within days. I feel more calm and no longer have the urges to yell and get angry with anyone. Have experienced headaches and fatigue & yawning, but nothing compared to how I was feeling before so I can handle the side effects! I am on week 3 now, hoping they diminish with time."


"I'm 20 years old, BMI is 16, healthy. Not on any medication or have any medical needs) Nuvaring is the only form of birth control I've used.

My Experience with Nuvaring:
Started using it May 2009. I've never forgotten to take it out or put it in. You can't feel it inside you. (My partner didn't mind it). It's easy. I haven't experienced any of the common or serious side effects. I haven't had any weight gain, irregular bleeding or spotting, nausea, headaches, etc. I still have acne, butt hasn't worsen since starting the ring. One month I decided to skip my period and was a little more emotional than usual. Sometimes the ring does start to slip out (it's never completely slipped out), which then it is uncomfortable. I didn't used to have cramps, but now I get minor cramps. My period is lighter, regular (my period was very irregular before Nuvaring), and even a day or two shorter.

I would recommend Nuvaring to anyone interested in birth control, no matter who you are. Plus, it doesn't hurt to at least try it."


"I've been on Soolantra for just under a week and I am now starting to see results. The pustules and redness on one side of my face has greatly diminished and the other side isn't far behind. My rosacea was really getting me down so I am thrilled that there is now something out there that can effectively treat this condition! :-)"


"I use Voltaren Gel for knee arthritis.  If I take a pain pill, it takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to work.  This works in seconds, and fixes "most" of the pain, "most" of the time.  It also helps my very sore feet, probably plantar fasciatis.   I don't know why they did not give this to me earlier, its much more effective than oral NSAID's or even Vicodin, as this works faster, much faster.   I use it less often than recommended (up to 4 times a day), because its not needed.  Once or twice a day for me relieves the pain, pronto.  It also helps my wife, with her osteoarthritis pain."


"I have been suffering with psoriasis for 4 years now and with each year it keeps on getting worse. The guttate psoriasis covers 80% of my body. I have tried ointments, light therapy and now methotrexate.  All treatments work for a while but oddly enough the psoriasis comes back with vengeance. New spots appear. My dermatologist explained to me that it takes 3 months for methotrexate to work. It slightly cleared up my Psoriasis the first month but on the third month my psoriasis came back even worse.  I'm glad to read that this medicine has done wonders for many but it just didn't work for me."


"Hola girls, as i know many of you are stressing iIwent through the same situation.. My boyfriend and I had sex with a condom and it broke and before we knew, he came inside me. He immediately bought the pill and i took it within an hour.. After this I was suppose to get my period within the next 5-7 days, but I ended up getting it 9 days after. I stressed myself out to the max and I kept thinking non-sense but we were both determined that the pill would work. I was spotting a few days before my actual period came.. Right after taking the pill I felt an immediate headache and felt major cramps throughout the week. I'm 167 lbs and the pill still worked for me.. So just take it slow girlies, everything will be okay!"


"So far, so good despite being sceptical.I have tried many things over years to loose weight. My Dr recommended this might help for ongoing chronic back pain and said loosing 10-15kgs might make the world of difference.I have a great fear of needles but they really don't hurt. Some stinging - rubbing injection site just with fingers afterward helps.  Gaviscon helped with the burping. Coloxal for constipation. I haven't changed my diet but can't eat as much, don't feel like alcohol and so far have lost 2kg in 2.5 weeks.  I've never been able to get under 80kgs so the next few weeks will tell.  So far so good. I'll keep you updated. A bit tired but supplements help. I would recommend giving this a go. Sign up through the trial prog."


"I am very greatful for Maxalt wafers as they help me get rid of my migraines, although the side effects of insane burning and jaw pain last and hour before, the wafer curing my migraine.

Half half if you can endure the pain, its wonderful"


"I've suffered severe depression for the last 20 years. I've been on Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Celexa, Cymbalta and Lexapro. My neurologist prescribed Pristiq 2 months ago. I recently told her at my follow-up visit, "For the first time in 20 years, life doesn't suck." I wake up in the morning well-rested. My mind is clear. When I go to bed at night, I'm actually tired (no more insomnia!) and I sleep really well. I used to be a stress eater; now I only eat when it's meal time and have less of an appetite. The only negative side effect for me has been constipation, but it's manageable. I had pretty much given up any kind of hope that feeling better was possible. I'm glad I was wrong!"


"Retuximab is a great success for me, given me back my health. No side effects whatsoever during or since infusions. My only symptom of WG/GPA was aggressively recurring subglottic stenosis. Retuximab brought it under control within 12 weeks. I'm now symptom free & no longer need tracheal dilation surgery every 3 months. I had my first 1 gram infusion 13 months ago & 1g on day 14. I repeated the same doses Retuximab at 12 months. Immunosuppression has not caused any  ill effects. I take low dose antibiotic cotrimoxazole continuously, (& probiotic for gut health). I've had no infections. I initially took 20mg prednisone tapered to 0 over 8 weeks, no steroids since. Retuximab spared me from other aggressive meds. Infusions are easy for me. ☺"


"It's now Day 168, a little more than 24 weeks since I began using Epiduo Forte. My last review was ~5 weeks in and I was miserable. The purge stage lasted 2-3 months for me and I honestly never looked worse. But my skin finally showed real improvement about 6 weeks ago and I'm happy I fought my way through the beginning. My skin is still red and I still have issues with occasional tiny whiteheads on my inner cheeks, smile lines, and the sides of my nose, but the texture of my skin couldn't be softer or smoother everywhere else. My forehead, chin, jaw, and outer cheeks are perfect. I've managed to cut back on makeup, and have hope that in another 6 months my skin will be 100%.

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"I had a pretty good experience with Safyral while I was on it. It helped regulate my cycle to be much more predictable and on time, and helped with my often severe leg-cramps. I didn't experience any weight gain, and though I was sometimes moody, it wasn't anything outside of normal PMS. It did what it was supposed to do, I suppose.
  However, my problems were when I had to go OFF Safyral. My insurance stopped covering it and at first my OB/GYN didn't have any samples for me, so I had to stop taking it for awhile. This is when I started to gain weight and had some crazy mood swings. I felt kind of depressed at times, cried often at work (which is unlike me), and just felt over-emotional."


"The medication helps but if I take too much at once or not at the right time thing dont feel right other wise It has greatly helped my mood"


"I have been taking saxenda for just over two weeks and I'm on the 1.2 ml dose. I have had no nausea apart from the first dose but after the 11th day I have noticed a rash on my tummy that doesn't want to go away (very itchy) has anyone experienced a rash from using saxenda? I have lost 2 kilos in 2 weeks."


"I'm on xolair for chronic idiopathic urticaria. This shot has changed my life ! I just had my 6th one today, I only get breakthrough hives about once a week and it's not very bad. My dermatographia and angioedema are completely gone. I've been able to get of most of my antihistamines and prednisone as well."


"I started Lo Loestrin Fe as my first birth control pill ever in August of 2012. I have always had some acne and it had been pretty bad shortly before taking this but it got way better right before I started this. However, after taking this, my acne was the worst it had been in a long time, maybe ever. I just stopped taking this two days ago and within the five months that I was on it, I gained about six pounds or so. I didn't mind this at all actually, because I am quite thin and have been desperately trying to gain weight. Also, my breast size went up some. My period only just became regular this month, but it's so light that you can barely even call it a period which worried me for a while."


"I have been on it for less than a week. The first week is supposedly the hardest. I've had a lot of lightheaded effects and a bit of nausea and muscle twitching. The more I give it a chance, the better I feel. I changed it up the last couple days and started doing the 150mg pill in increments, half a pill twice a day. It makes me feel much more balanced. I dont ever remember me having this much self control. It's amazing."


"I was prescribed levaquin for pneumonia. And yes it treats pneumonia, but the nausea and overall feeling of stomach cramps and brain fogginess made me quit five days in, I had to work or at least talk to clients and the way the levaquin made me feel I couldn't do that.  I could barely talk try family, let alone friends, I felt so bad. I quit the levaquin,  but most likely will need another antibiotic. Because the lung rattling and the whistling noises when I breathe are back, but no fever yet. It absolutely was the levaquin making me so sick to my stomach because when I don't take it, I don't have those symptoms"


"Am currently on a low dose of Latuda (20 mg), experiencing very bad nausea and irregular bowel. Hopefully I will adapt soon."


"I have been on Percocet 10 for several years. I was first put on 5/325 then upp'd to 10/325, after 8 years I went in to talk with the Doctor about being afraid of being addicted. I had suffered 4 tooth abscesses in April and found that my normal amount was not helping my acute pain.  was in tremendous pain until the antibiotics got the infection under control. No dentist would pull them. Worst week of my entire life and I've had children, hysterectomy you name it. So I talk to the Doctor about my concerns and she gets annoyed..very defensive. Yes Percocet 10 works great for pain, but be careful, don't take if you are not in severe pain, like me, when you do get in severe pain, they wont be able to get your pain under control. I was in misery."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"I started on Stribilid on 17th Jan 2014, my Viral Load was 150k. After 4 weeks I'm undetectable. I've had little side effects at all. I take the pill at lunch, all seems to be working (really) well so far. I quit drinking to help the meds work best they can and to improve adherence but by the looks of things this regimen is doing well for lots of people which is great to see. Kidney and liver all good too!"


"I used Adoxa for half a year and experienced no increase or decrease in my acne. There were no side effects either. It wasn't a negative experience, but it didn't help me personally. Hopefully others have better luck with this product."


"I promised that when I found out I would share my experience. I started my period on October 5th and had unprotected sex on October 19th. I was on no other sort of BC and we didn’t use a condom. He claim he pulled out in time but just in case I took a Plan B right away. Couldn’t have been more than 30 mins later. Just got my period today, October 27 and I’m so thankful! Plan B works ladies! Just take it as soon as possible and don’t freak out! Trust modern medicine!"


"I have been on Wellbutrin for several months and am amazed at how it has helped my ADD. My anxiety and sense of being overwhelmed is so much better. However, I'm finding that 4 to 5 hours after taking my pill I am having severe dizziness to the point where I feel like I"m going to pass out and all my limbs are about to go completely limp. It almost feels like an out-of-body experience and I'm losing control. Not good since today it happened while driving my car - lasted for about an hour and then subsided. It's happened many times during the day while I've been at my desk working. So, I see my doctor this Thursday and am hoping that I won't have to go off it. The side effects of the stimulants that I've tried have been horrible."


"My 5 year has been on clonodine since he was 2 1/2 to help him go to sleep. He's been diagnosed with Autism and I don't know what I would have done if his doctor wouldn't have put him on clonidine. When he first started on it he was on the 0.1mg but as he grew it wasn't working as well so now he's on the 0.2mg and it works wonderful and he sleeps through the night again. This is the only medication I have let the doctors put him on simply because I'm scared of the side effects of the medicines that the doctor uses to treat Autism."


"Idk what everyone on here is complaining about I've had Mirena for about 7 months. Yes I've suffered the hair loss, but I'm not tired and I'm definitely not bleeding anymore. I had 2 regular periods since insertion and I spot a very light pink blood for about 1 day every month. I was bleeding nonstop for 2 months before this device was inserted. You can't start a medication and get upset after 4 weeks because it's not working. Things take time. It took 8 weeks for my cycle to regulate and 12 weeks to lose my periods all together. Chill out. It's not magic it's medication and it takes a while to work."


"I have been Taking Amitza for about a week and having a very limited bm every 3 days, I get terribly nauseated in about 20 minutes after taking it and last evening after dinner I became sick and vomited. My stomach is so bloated and hurts from the extreme pressure. I took the Linzess and at first it worked and after a month it stopped.I am not going to take this med tonight. I was taking 8 mcg 2x a day with meals. I might go back to Linzess and take with Miralax to see if that would work."


"It seemed to work faster. I liked the way it dissolved on the tongue and did not notice the side effects which we all know that there are some. The down side is that my insurance was paying for six and you only get four in a box. I did not know how to recover my loss. I wish that they would consider diabetics when doing THESE type of study. "


"I'm  66 yrs and have had back pain for 46 yrs. My doctor had me on Percodan for about 15 yrs then he switched me over to Oxycontin when the Percodan didn't help. I'm on 10mg twice a day. I have Degenerative disk disease from L1 to L5 plus a fractured tail bone (from a fall). My doctor does not want me on them but I cannot function with the pain. Doctor is so scared that I will die if I take too many even though I would never abuse them. I have tried acupuncture, cortisone shots and most of anything that would ease the pain but Oxycontin does the job. BUT they take a long time to kick in."


"Side effects after only one (8mg) dose are impossible to live with.  Increased urgency to urinate, difficulty starting urine stream, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea.

I will never take it again."


"I'm 52, 6' 225 lbs average to above average build and healthy. I tried as recreation while on vacation.  I took 50 mg (half pill) and really didn't do a whole lot, but I had multiple drinks and a large dinner before taking the pill.  If you read the disclaimers it mentions not to drink or eat a lot before taking the pill.  Next night I tried 100mg (whole pill) without the drinks and it worked and was able to have intercourse for about 30 straight minutes.   My wife orgasmed I was not able to. While the feeling was mostly there I just wasn't able to orgasm, which was very disappointing. But 30 straight minutes of intercourse was still fun... just would have preferred a better climax! 50 mg works best for me."


"Over all I was very sad I had to get it removed since it wasn't for me. The first year felt awsome!! Not having to remember that pill & the peace of mind of no babies... no periods every month and when they were very light. After the year was when all the problems started which it seems odd since I see here people are mostly having problems before the year... This is why I decided to post to make sure if you are planning of getting the implant be aware that after the year was when Nexplanon and I broke up I started constantly bleeding, horrible hormonal acne  that took days to cure and at that time more would keep coming out, lower sex drive (, and most of all the MOOD SWINGS, I was so angry and unhappy (sadly not for me)"


"I was started on citalopram 3 weeks ago for chronic anxiety. My doctor prescribed 10mg and after a week bumped me up to 20mg. He said I can go 40mg depending on how I feel. So far I have had ZERO side effects and have been feeling a tad bit better each day. I still get anxious in the morning but by the end of the day I feel better. I'm looking forward to when this medication kicks in. I have a good feeling about it. "


"I have been on Saxenda since 5/5/17. 20lbs gone, losing very slowly. I work out hard 5-6 days a week. I slowly increased my dosage because it made me so nauseous. I started dosing at night which helped. If I eat a large or fatty evening meal, I would get sick in the morning. Overall I only threw up about 4 or 5 times. Finally at the 3.0 dosage after 3 months. Now I have no side effects at all. I read that other's side effects disappeared at 3.0. Wish I didn't increase so slowly. I had muscle pain in my right side which took a couple of weeks to go away. I have muscle pain in my right neck, it's getting better but occasionally hurts. My Dr. told me that muscle pains are a side effect. Will see how it continues to help."


"Lexapro has changed my life....I am an alcoholic who could never be in social situation without drinking...when I became sober I isolated myself from crowds, friends, working etc until I found lexapro which has cured me of my anxietities and I can now have a normal life without drinking.  I'm the me I was before I started drinking and couldn't be happier.  I also hear people say they've gained weight I have actually lost five pounds doing my normal activities and eating healthy "


"I have been using this acne cream for about 6 months. Before I started using it, I was having severe breakouts mostly within my T zone. Even though I had tried so many different cleansing products and acne related products, my acne seemed to be only getting worse. Once I went to the doctor he prescribe me this cream. In the first month my face was very sore, dry and red. Throughout the first couple of months, my face went through the purge stage where my acne seemed to be getting worse. But after reading reviews I decided to stick with it and now my acne is complete cleared! My daily routine is washing my face with the cetaphil cleanser and using my Mia brush, then apply a cream! Repeat at night but add the acne cream after the daily cream!"


"Was on 10mg for 1 yr... not much change. Switched to 20mg for two weeks then doctor bumped it up to 30mg/day. I think it might help depression but I feel its doing very little to help anxiety. Don't like the idea of having to be dependent on medicines to make me feel normal. Stick with it awhile longer."


"Took this pill 48 hours after sex and it worked! I just had a little bit of cramping and I suddenly got my period early."


"I have been on this medicine for 4 months, and it is the first time that I can actually wake up without feeling tired. It had gotten to the point that I was falling asleep at the wheel and at work.  Now I feel like a new man.  My sex life has come back to the level like I am 20 years old.  Great medicine."


"Trying Trulicity to lose weight. I have pre-diabetes readings and I have tried several other drugs. I lose up to 50 lbs in a short time, then it comes back.  Got my first T injection this morning at drs offfice. So far don't feel any nausea or other symptoms.  My problem is I am a very picky eater, go thru several bouts of intense carb cravings, and my diet is extremely limited.  I can't do diets anymore, esp. high protein diets.  Oh well...will see what happens with this one. WIll post again !  Good Luck to all for whatever reason you are using T."


"Started this years ago due to a cyst that formed on my ovary. Stopped taking it after the cyst got smaller and eventually dissolved. A few yrs later I spoke with my doctor about starting back on birth control.  He put me on another pill for 3 months but I hated it. Had mood swings, irregular periods etc. Told him about what I was experiencing and he said my  body had to adjust. Tried it for 2 more months and still had bad symptoms so I requested to be put back on reclipsen. It has worked really well. My periods are regular and no adverse effects.  I have now been on this consistently for several years."


"Hi,
    Like others, I have been on medication for 10 years, effexor that is @ 300 mg a day!! Now I see that is wayyy to much! I should of researched it when I started effexor. Coming off of Effexor took a month of SLOWLY weaning down, still was really, really bad... The worst it felt like!

I went for 4 weeks without any depression meds, I wanted to see how I would feel. The first 3 weeks after my last dose of effexor @ 75 mg every other day for a week, (so u know where I was chemically), the first 2 weeks after my last dose of effexor was wonderful, I thought I am OK!
The third week being on 0 antidepressant I was really bad shape, mentally. So I made an appt. With family doc, told him how I felt and he recommended Trentillix. Continued"


"Since I have had this implant in my arm I have been bleeding for almost 3 months. I have also formed breast masses that have continued to grow and as of today I have an abnormal heart rate. I asked my doctor (whom I work for) if the heart condition is associated with my birth control and he confirmed that it is (through stat blood work and an echocardiogram). My body is now out of wack and I have to get it taken out 4 months after having it placed in my arm. It has made my life a nightmare."


"Great immune booster."


"Tri-luma is effective and it didn't irritate my skin."


"Ohhh wee, I read these reviews before I used Monostat-3, and I wish I mentally prepared myself better! You ladies were NOT lying. Within minutes, an intense itch began. I am half tempted to hop in the shower and wash this out, but I'm going to be a big brave person and go for the long run. Pain is beauty... Right? Let's hope day 2 and 3 aren't this way."


"Update I posted in the beginning of May 2017. I am down 6 lbs since I started.  I haven't been to the gym very much so I can say eating right actually does help."


"Since my early teens, I have endured horrible cystic acne covering my face, back, and chest. After trying various vitamins, creams, and dieting strategies, at 17 I started taking a low-estrogen pill. My acne flared up even worse. I then diagnosed myself with producing large amounts of the male hormone androgen and switched to Gianvi at 18. I have been on this pill for roughly 4 or 5 months, and have noticed a significant skin change. Instead of producing large cysts, I now have smaller pimples and for that, I am incredibly grateful. However, I now have the average amount of estrogen in my system, and so, for this reason, I have noticed a SIGNIFICANT weight change. I diet meticulously, and yet I have gained 15 pounds! Will be switching pills"


"I used the Mirena as a contraception and as a way to control my uterine bleeding. Was an effective contraception however it did have intolerable side effects. On a positive note I was less mood swingy and weight loss. On the more negative side I felt gradually mildly depressed had a severely reduced energy.  Six weeks after I had the coil inserted I began to have upper back pain, muscle tension which got increasingly worse.  I was getting by by popping pain killers and attending physio, nothing helped. I finally realised I only ever had a bad back since the coil and muscle tension and bad back are listed as side effects, after 7 months I had it removed within 4 weeks my back pan had gone, I felt so relieved. Never again. I have my energy back as well."


"I'm 17 and have struggled with depression, ADD/ADHD, and severe anxiety my entire life. A couple months ago I started getting worse and recently I've become extremely suicidal and the pain inside was debilitating. I never thought an anti depressant would help but finally reached out for help. Today was day 1 of 150 mg XL. I didn't expect to feel anything yet, but I am completely astonished by how well I feel. I haven't felt like this in longer than I can remember. I had become a slug and felt dead. But today I have had so much energy and motivation. I haven't cried today and that's something I've done every day lately. No suicidal thoughts. Seems to increase libido. No serious side effects that I can see yet. So grateful for Wellbutrin."


"I have been taking Lyrica (pregabalin) now for only three days but I felt the effects immediately upon starting, and not a week later like is assumed. I am trying it for GAD (general anxiety disorder) after trying antidepressants; I tried SSRI's like Paxil and Lexapro and these were horrible failures. The SSRI's made me suicidal BUT Lyrica seems to really be doing the trick! The weight of anxiety is totally gone, and I feel somehow stronger and more self confident, although the feeling is a little manic at times and irregular, like feeling quite drowsy, then quite manic, in a short period of time. But I am assuming that this might stabilize after a few more days. So far I feel like a new person!"


"Prescribed Tramadol 8 X 50g (400mg) daily for TN (Trigeminal Neuralgia). Advantages: Reduces pain by about 80%, so can function on a daily basis. Appetite suppressant. Don't feel the need to drink alcohol to excess. Much calmer, happier and more focused. Disadvantages: Dry mouth, itching, slight constipation and occasional insomnia. Advantages far outweigh disadvantages, in my opinion. Would recommend."


"Works Wonders!"


"I have suffered from Major Depression since I was 17, or at least that is when I was diagnosed.  I believe it started when I was 13.  I have been on medication every since and I am now 44.  I came across Tramadol because I have Fibromyalgia and I use it to lessen my pain.  I take 50 mg in the morning and if my pain is unbearable I will take another 50 mg in the late afternoon.   It doesn't take all my pain away but I can function since I work full time and go to school too.  The most miraculous part of all of this is that my depression while on this is completely gone.  I have to be careful since I am already on anti-depressants that are a serotonin uptake that I don't ever over do it, because of Serotonin  Syndrome.  Feel like myself :)"


"This drug almost killed me. I had every side effect to the extreme. Sleep deprivation led to me being delirious. At the hospital I went into anaphylactic shock. My heart hasn’t ever fully recovered. Stay away from this rubbish “medicine.”"


"Years ago I had to take this went it was a two pill pack (condom broke). With the two pills it was uncomfortable with the cramping and mood swings but doable, it also worked well.  Well the end of July (this year) another condom broke and we ran out to get Plan B not even 12 hours later. I don't think I'm pregnant but the one pill I had to take has had horrible side effects on my body. I can't eat, I only want to sleep but can't, I called out of work for two days straight because I could barely pull myself out of bed let alone chase around my 3 year old prior to that, my mood swings and irritability are through the roof, and I just want to cry. I cannot believe the difference that the one versus two pills makes. My back hurts so bad!"


"I have been on both a 5 day cruise and just returned from a 7 day cruise. Was introduced to Bonine on first cruise by a friend, also on the cruise, who provided the Bonine for all 4 "cruisers"; not one got seasick. This last 7 day cruise, I took my 14 yr old daughter who also did not get sick. It did make me a little drowsy so I skipped it one morning we were in port for the day. I forgot to take it when I re-boarded the boat and was feeling woozy and remembered I hadn't taken it that morning. I popped the Bonine and immediately felt fine. Have not heard of any friends being successful with prescribed seasick meds, and not one complaint taking the Bonine. Thank you Bonine for a fabulous 7 days!"


"Gave this to my kids and they were up with diarrhea all night. Lots of gas on the stomach, with cramping as well."


"I loved it. I had taken it for almost ten years. It got the arthritis under control almost 100%, and the psoriasis was almost gone but, after ten years, the doctors tell me I have built up an immunity to it. So we try some new medicines."


"I am a 52 year old female who had sleep issues for many years. I've been taking 75 mg of Seroquel about an hour before bedtime for years. I sleep well and do not feel groggy in the morning. My only concern is that if I don't have it either because I forgot or didn't return home for some reason, I really don't sleep much. It is not suppose to be addictive but I think I am at this point, even if just mentally."


"Wish it worked for me but gave up after 8 weeks of headaches & nausea.  I know it's popular but it did nothing for me."


"Works great for me"


"I just started to take Alli. So far I have been feeling great about eating right. Taking ALLI makes you accountable for what you eat. For me the side effects are scary enough to make me eat right. All of the reviews I have read, have made me so excited to lose weight. Thanks everyone"


"Loved using this drug.   Starting weight 242...now185.  A1C was 12....now it is 6.8
I have more energy and am more active.  My husband treats me like he did when we first married 44 years ago."


"Worked!!! as quick as I took it the next day was beautiful... I laugh and play with my child so much more!! A month in and I feel like my old self.. Had dealt with depression 6 yrs and didn't know.. Just felt bad all the time and finally took it.. Now I'm on bottle #2 THUMBS up!!"


"I HAD MY MIRENA PLACED 2 DAYS AGO. I HAD VERY MILD SPOTTING THAT STARTED ABOUT 4 HOURS AFTER I GOT IT DONE AND ONLY LASTED 10 MINUTES OR EVEN LESS. I HAVE CRAMPS LIKE YOU WOULD A NORMAL PERIOD. I'M 27 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A 14 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER. WE WANT TO WAIT TO HAVE ANOTHER ONE UNTIL SHE IS POTTY TRAINED. I GOT THIS BECAUSE I GOT PREGNANT WITH HER WHILE I WAS TAKING THE PILL. WHEN THEY PUT MY MIRENA IN IT DID MAKE MY EYES WATER A LITTLE BIT BUT THEN IT WAS DONE ...AND I FELT GREAT AFTERWARD. I'm HAPPY I DIDN'T NEED TO WORRY ANYMORE. HOPE THIS HELPS EASE THE STRESS."


"I started Lyrica 30 days ago and take 150mg per day.  I have not received any relief in my neuropathy.  I have a constant headache and my vision is fuzzy.  I am hoping the Lyrica will solve these problems in 60 days or I will have to stop the medicines."


"This medicine was just like taking Benadryl, only more expensive. An hour to two hours after taking Silenor, I still couldn't fall asleep...not even the slightest bit tired. Once I had fallen asleep, I would wake up 2-4 hours later and be wide awake for the rest of the night. "


"I have had a perfect check up, for four years in a row, using Clinpro toothpaste. It has saved me alot of money, & improved my gums. I am very satisfied with this product. I would recommend everyone to invest in it. My Dentist is one of the top 500 Dentists in America, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, who recommended me to start using this great product. I have all the faith in my Dentist. Just brush with Clinpro, floss daily, & have regular check ups, and I believe you will be happy as I am with this toothpaste. It has more fluoride & calcium than any toothpaste over the counter. I encourage everyone to try this toothpaste."


"I started on this birth control 3 months ago and it has given me awful mood swings, and intense mood feelings. It made me feel depressed and then I'd switch to feeling great. Also, it gave me blood clots in my lungs. Don't take this birth control."


"Very frustrates with non stop bleeding. Ruins my sheets and nice under wear. Kinda has a slight negitive impact kn my two year relationship. When my partner alwaysbhas to ask if im bleeding. Its gross and can never feel completley fresh."


"I have taken Plan B twice (not planing on taking it EVER again, got myself a prescription for regular BC now). Normally my boyfriend and I always use condoms but this time made a egregious error in the heat of the moment. I took Plan B the next morning and was freaking out for a month because I read SO many stories about women getting pregnant anyways. Well today I just got my period and let me tell you it is the happiest I have ever been to get cramps. The only side effect I experienced from Plan B was gas which was uncomfortable but not painful. Minimal side effects and extremely effective.  If you need to take Plan B RELAX it really works!"


"Ive taken many sleeping medications, Lunesta worked the best for the longest (7 months i think).  i take a break from it for a few months and take something else that doesnt work as well, then i go back to lunesta, just to give my body a break from it... all in all, good stuff. i like the taste- i know its kickin' in and im about to fall asleep!"


"The drug REALLY reduces the urge to smoke but it made me suicidal and I wanted to hurt everyone I came across.  I had no control over my emotions and I was always severely aggravated.  I finally ended up in the psych ward and it almost ruined my marriage.  I also had black stools, constipation and wicked dreams.  On the plus side, I lost 45 pounds.  I got down to 1 cigarette every 3 days but had to go off the drug as I had a severe adverse reaction. Alas, I'm still smoking but I'm so desperate to stop I would consider using it again under strict doctor supervision.  My husband was successful, only mild side effects."


"I have used this for over a year and a half at first it worked fine however now after long term use I have started to have some heart issues. I'm only 53, have had good heart. Last shot I took put me down for 3 days the second day after I was hardly able to walk and had bad heart palpitations along with high fever all of which are side effects. I have appointment coming up and will not take another shot. "


"Severe heartburn from day 1. Never had heartburn before. Toughed it out, ate a lot of Tums which slightly helped. My skin incision finally dried up and scabbed over though so it worked."


"I'm 28 years old. I've been on Natazia for over a year now. The first few months were great because the pill really lightened and shortened my periods which were usually heavy and lasted 8-10 days. However, for the past 3  months, I've had bad acne around my jaw line and neck. Now, for the past week and 2 days I've been spotting within the 2nd and 3rd week before my period! I have one more week left on this but am very worried about spotting for over a week!"


"I've been using Lialda on and off for about 2 yrs now.  Used it daily when 1st prescribed until all ulcerative colitis symptoms went away. I mainly use it during flare ups. My Colitis began severely flaring up this past week and since I started taking Lialda again, I notice reduction/elimination of blood in stool, less bowel movements and more solid movements.  I believe Lialda is extremely helpful, especially if taken as maintenance medication to prevent flare ups...which is what I should start to do."


"I have Ulcerative Colitis and have been on Lialda for a few years, 4 pills per day.  I am in remission.  My biggest problem is Urgency and if I can conquer this problem I would be so much better.  I have no pain.  I eat most foods but stay away from gassy foods such as beans.  I found that when I eat popcorn, I have problems.  "


"Definitely calmed me down during the first-time onset of schizophrenia. However it makes me very sleepy, sometimes I sleep 14 hours a day - and when I wake up I feel like I want to sleep even more. Also resulted in a lot of weight gain. Eventually had to stop taking it because of how tired I always was."


"I have had severe side effects taking the Belsomra & REFUSE to take anymore. I had Very ABNORMAL Dreams where I was fully awake and paralyized in bed. I tried to yell out for my husband and couldn't , I tried moving my arms to get out of bed and felt I was  being held back. One of the worst nights of my life. It had such a Demonic tone about it. I wrote my Doctor and and informed her that I will NOT be taking this medication any longer."


"I have tried three other medications for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, which were either ineffective or I didn't like the side effects.  My doctor asked my insurance company to cover Cialis daily use for my BPH.  To my surprise, it was approved.  It has greatly decreased my frequent urination and I usually only get up once, at night, and sometimes not at all.  The side effects have been really good.  Although, my sexual funtioning, for someone my age (62), was considered normal, it was really problematic for me.  My wife and I had sex 1-3 times per week.  Since starting Cialis, about 9 months ago, it is pretty much a daily event.  I must say, this has been pleasing."


"Young male early 20s. I suffer from major depression as well as anxiety. I tried 20mg Prozac only because it supposedly gives people more energy. The first 1-2 weeks I experienced side effects such as extreme fatigue and increased anxiety. After 2-3 weeks I began to feel better, however, it worked until it seemed to stop after about a month. It still helped relieve my symptoms slightly, but I had returning feelings of fear, panic, negativity etc and never felt more energized. I stopped taking it and after 3 days immediately felt much better. I ended up switching back to 10mg Lexapro because it worked great for me. Prozac helped somewhat, but for those who struggle mostly with depression/anxiety, I'd try more selective SSRIs personally."


"Liked it because it lowered my blood sugar. Hated it because of all the side effects. Would urinate at least 2-3 times an hour constantly, was dying of thirst,
mouth dry, yeast infections were the worst I have ever had."


"I started a half a pill a days 5 days ago and I've already lost 5 pounds . I weighed 251 and I just now weighed 246. I have had some dry mouth but have energy to get up and do things that normally I don't have . Great product"


"Started taking it to help me sleep when I was going through intense anxiety. For that purpose, it worked very well. However, there was a side effect of feeling generally panicky all the time. It became so bad over time that I could not leave my house--or even step outside the door. I had to quit cold turkey after a month because this was so debilitating. After four days of being off of it, I was able to walk around my neighborhood again. But 3 months later, I still have trouble driving far distances. This drug almost killed me. Also, while I was on it, I had incredible anxiety--like my skin was crawling. Again, this ceased within a day or two of stopping this medication. All in all, it was a horror experience for me."


"I started out on 37.5mg and moved up to 75mg. I feel great! I have gone back to work and I'm enjoying life again. I went from barely being able to move or being touched to almost normal. Minor flares but it is tolerable."


"Upon first starting escitalopram I experienced some mild side effects of insomnia, jaw grinding, and a small increase in anxiety. After a week the symptoms pretty much subsided. I took it for 6 more weeks at 20mg and felt no difference in my mood or anxiety. Only the insomnia remained. So I stopped the medicine. Nothing positive, nothing hugely negative. "


"I've been on ramipril for about 5 months now, titrated from 2.5mg to 20mg, and have had no side effects on it. One thing I have noticed, at least for myself, is that it would appear to act in an all or nothing fashion; when the dosage I was at was insufficient, it caused no real reduction in my blood pressure values. However, when I was finally moved to twenty milligrams, the ramipril dropped those same values by 30/15 (systolic/diastolic). This is of course not to say that this will occur in anyone else, but is just my personal experience."


"I have been taking for 16 months.  I was having low-mid level anxiety, loss of appetite and insomnia.  Remeron cured the insomnia and appetite immediately.  Anxiety was much less within a couple of weeks and gone within a month or so.  Constipation occurred for about a week and then went away.  I have gained weight over the last year but am changing my diet to be more healthy (no white sugar or white flour, etc.) so that I am losing some weight now."


"Me and my boyfriend had protected sex on April 15th. Unfortunately, the condom broke. I took Plan B One-Step about 20-30 minutes later (the sooner you take it the better it works). My period was due in another week, so the anxiety began. I was very sleepy and sick to my stomach for about 6 days but I just got my period! I've never been so happy. If you took the pill within a 24 hour time frame you have nothing to worry about. Stress will cause your period to delay even more. Just relax, you'll be okay. This pill is very effective. Accidents happen, and that's okay. Plan B is only for emergency use though. I am so glad women have the option to this."


"This drug (20 mg) works for me to a certain degree.  I'm still depressed at sporatic times and sometimes almost suicidal (But less so than I was before).  I'm also taking it for anxiety, but I also take Klonopin (1 mg).  The anxiety I had for 15 years has subsided considerably, but the depression still persists. I do have strange side effects on this drug, like extreme restlessness (especially at night), and I sometimes feel like screaming- which never happened to me before.  My family says I act strangely, and I must try to control my idiosyncrasies.  My strange behavior only happens on some days.  Maybe it isn't the right drug for me.  It has helped though- even if the side effects are annoying."


"I started taking this birth control a little over two years ago based on the fact that I was moving in with my boyfriend and figured it was the smart thing to do. Now after a recent break up I'm starting to question if it's really worth it. I've always had irregular, lengthy, very painful periods and this pill drastically shortened my periods and regulated them my cramps have gotten worse if anything. My skin is clear but I had taken accutane at 17 so I should probably be thanking that hell of a pill for that. Those are probably my only pros. Cons include: weight gain, constant bloating, hair loss, migraines, breast sagging, zero sex drive, no energy, down mood. I think writing this answered my question, I'm stopping at the end of the month"


"My experience was almost the worst case scenario. Meaning I'm lucky I didn't die. I'll share my story. I was diagnose at 21 back in like 2001. I was on sustiva and convivir successfully and undetectable until 2012. The Meds had worked great for a long time and I manage all the side effects like the nightmares an such. Then a new side effect came to play with the old Meds. My mind started telling me and giving ideas to and how to kill myself. I knew this was serious and so I asked my doctor to change my Meds. During the transition I didn't know what to be focused on. The way they presented the drugs to me it felt like they were pushing the one a day pill Complera. So I switched to Complera August 2012. Then I developed kidney disease stage 3"


"Started using another product and was switched to Ciclopirox about 4 months ago bc of expensive of prior medication. Toe nail fungus continues to disappear. Started applying other medication in Jan '15, so it's been about 11 mos total of treatment. BE ADVISED: One use said they removed Ciclopirox with ACETONE. You DON'T need to use ACETONE. Instead, ALCOHOL is specified once/week to remove the lacquer."


"I been on linzess for 5 weeks and I found 72 mg works better than staying in bathroom all day I TAKE at 6am eat at 7 done by 10 there's days just a little and Sunday I don't take I drink prune juice I will take stool softener my heart goes out to all of us with this illness tuff please keep posting w are helping each other."


"I started taking this 2 months ago. I'm sexually active, but it was mainly for cramps and heavy bleeding. I had heavy bleeding the first month every other week, but now my period comes for a day or two (it was 3 days when I wasn't on Birth Control). My cramping was horrible ever since I first started my period at 10. I was in the ER every month. Now I've never been better. The only thing that I have a problem with is mood swings. I take EPO regularly to help it. I love this pill!"


"I have been taking minastrin for over a month now. I loved it at first because there was no nausea! I took it as soon as I got it to post pone my period for an upcoming cruise... I read from 3 reputable sources that it was fine. My period was really heavy and lasted for 9 days..... wtf I thought birth control was supposed to make them light. I also had painful cramps 8/9 days...... Again wtf.... Anyways, I've also noticed my vision isn't as sharp as it was before I started taking it and I most recently have had depressive thoughts. I was never like this before I took this mess. I won't be giving it time either. This is awful."


"My husband took Harvoni for 6 months completed treatment on January 31, 2016.

On February 17, 2017, he passed away from a massive heart attack without finding out if he was virus free."


"I can fall asleep but never stay asleep, and although with Ambien I still woke up 4 times I went right back to sleep, no laying there looking at the walls, for hours, with thoughts."


"I was switched onto this drug after taking lorazepam (Ativan) which I was very happy with and had almost no side effects with. I started taking it combined with Effexor, and it was horrible. I would take it, pass out for an hour, and wake up feeling the same as before. I could see how it would be good for a panic attack, but for general anxiety it is not very good. If you are on a constant dose, you will be taking them about 3 to 4 times a day which is too much to keep up with.

I also found much more intense effects from this drug, which I consider dangerous because I don't want to get addicted to them.

I think the drug is good for anxiety attacks, but for general anxieties I would ask for lorazepam or klonopin."


"I developed pretty aggressive bleeding due to Fibroids, got to the stage where I needed a blood transfusion.
The doctors mucked around for a week, suggesting ablation, hysterectomy, etc. Finally, against my better judgement, I agreed to a Mirena.
I expected things to take some time to settle, and they did, however three months on things were looking good.
Then out of nowhere the bleeding started to come back, not like before, but with lots of pain and constipation.
I'm six months in and its like my uterus is fighting to bleed again. Its like a war. It hurts. Apparently a woman with Fibroids should not use a Mireena.
If I take it out, its hysterectomy time. If I leave it in, its god knows what..."


"Works but is a lifelong hassle."


"Very good for my hive allergy symptoms.  Almost works for the whole 24 hours... very nice.  Yeah, it might make me hungrier... so I eat another apple - ha ha, it's all about your food choices.  I'm glad this exists. I'm on allergy shots so it's doesn't always clear 100% of my misery but it's close enough.  Way better than other medicines - I've tried so many."


"I had the ParaGard IUD in for 8 yrs. When they first inserted it it hurt so bad and had experienced pain in my lower abdomen for days. I bled heavy for a week and spotted here and there during 2 month stretch. I also menstruated every 2-3 weeks during 2 months also. It got better and my body adjusted. My periods lasted up to 8 days each time for 8years. This past Feb, I had it removed and had the tubal ligation. Now my periods last 5 days. I believe the IUD blocked my menstruation and caused it to come slowly and that's why it lasted longer.  IUD was great for me because I didn't have to think about missing a pill, and other conceptions such as Mirena, Nuva ring, Depo shot, and pills are way to hormonal and can cause problems...."


"Taken by teen with schizoaffective disorder. 5mg didn't work so well, gradually increased to 15mg and then medication worked wonders. Happy, stable mood, very little side effects after three months. Diminished irritability and aggression. More friendly and overall happier."


"I wanted to wait till I gave it a good try before reviewing. I used it as instructed for a full year. Unfortunately it did nothing for me so I stopped. Absolutely no results on my scalp but increased facial hair, yikes! Also, I experienced nausea which I'm not 100% sure is related but pretty sure since it stopped when I stopped using the product."


"This pill has been awful. I took it for two months and decided to stop because it made me feel terrible. I originally started taking it for really bad PMS symptoms and birth control, and it was covered by my insurance. During first month, I had DEBILITATING anxiety. Some days it was so bad I had to skip class some days. I also was incredibly paranoid, especially with my boyfriend. I nearly destroyed our relationship, but luckily he's incredibly understanding so everything is fine. I did have some issues with depression previously, but it wasn't this bad before the pill and it's much better now that I'm off of it. Regardless, I'm done with the pill overall. I'm going to the fertility awareness method and natural PMS remedies."


"I got Implanon December of '10. I have gained 20 pounds, and I am on my period constantly. I don't recognize any mood swings. Although I'm way depressed about my weight. I went from 125 to 145lbs."


"Product works good however I am getting cramps in the back of my neck. May not be worth having problems urinating if the neck cramps prevent me from doing normal work."


"My doctor prescribed this for inflammation in my lower back area, I have been on it for one week. My shoulder and neck pain is gone almost completely and my back feels a lot better.  As of today its been 5 days I have been on this product. The info says it takes two weeks..am hoping it just gets better. Very impressed."


"I use Wellbutrin XL and it helps my bipolar disorder and adult ADD!! It gives me

better focus, eases anxiety, keeps me from becoming enraged for no reason and helps me from getting depressed! I no longer scream at my family (very important) and I don't sit and cry for no reason anymore! This is a miracle medicine for me."


"I had great results with Pristiq, but since switching to generic over 2 months ago it hasn't been nearly effective. I have increased my dose twice and I feel more depressed than when I started Pristiq."


"Yes it was very helpful to heal my infection. I did however have to make a trip to the ER in the middle of the night from extreme panic as a result of this medication. I got diarrhea for the first two days, and spent the remaining five days feeling like I was dying from a heart attack the entire day. Thanks to the ekg at the hospital, I was made aware that I was fine, but I just felt like I was. I'm debating whether the infection was worth all of these terrible reactions."


"I used Champix in the UK in 2007 and I became smoke free in 6mths. Stupidly, 18 mths ago, having moved to a country where smoking is allowed everywhere plus a major trauma, I started again. Champix is Rx free here, but when I used it in the UK, it was a new drug, and I had support of my GP and a cessation nurse, and I later went on to advise other users. My advice to anyone using Champix is understand how it works and affects you. It does have side effects but these can be countered by how you take the drug, the dosage and your own frame of mind. I took the tablets with food and plenty of water to counter the nausea, and halved the pills. I enjoyed the dreams! For me its a wonder drug and I am starting again today. Good Luck!"


"I am 43 years old and after my son left for college 6 yrs. Ago my life felt like it was spinning out of control. I was so sad. Then my daughter left for college (my last) and I knew I needed help. I had anxiety and sadness each day and I let it go on for way to long because I thought those feelings were normal and I would eventually pop out of it. I was wrong. I went to my gynecologist 3 months ago and cried the whole visit. She prescribed 10 mg of Lexapro and I cannot begin to tell you how much I feel like me again. Only side effects were headache and dizzy. I cut to 5 mg for first week and now 10. Love it! Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor."


"One of the most horrible drugs I've taken in my life. Mind you it was very effective at suppressing the cough, but it gave me vertigo like no tomorrow. I had HUUUUGE dilated pupils, severe dizziness, vertigo (cannot walk unassisted), confusion and retrograde amnesia. I had to take one day off work  plus the whole weekend to lay in bed trying to fight the dizziness. It is now the 4th day since I took the drug (extended release pill x 3 doses) and I'm still fighting the side effects. It has severely impaired my ability to concentrate at work and I do not recommend this for ANYBODY."


"Did not work at 2mg. Cut another pill in half still not working"


"I have had this for over a year. Over all I would say it’s an awesome contraceptive. My boyfriend and I never use protection and so far so good. The only thing that I have serious problems with is the side effects! I have horrible pains about twice a month that literally feel paralyzing! It’s only on the left side of the IUD and I’ve gone to the doctors many times and they say that nothings wrong but the pain is severe! Make sure you explore all IUD brands before you make your decision. If you get one your not to crazy about insurance won’t change it until the length of the IUD is over (mine is 4 or 5 years). Over all I give it 10 stars for not getting me pregnant but 0 for the insane pain that I feel monthly."


"I am sure you will not publish this but am curious if it was the same experience for anyone else.  It was extremely difficult to understand the representative. They spoke very fast and and were hard to understand as they kept rambling on even when I said I can't understand them.  Then they started adding on international banking charges up to 10% on top of a $30 express shipping charge( I don't consider 2 weeks express). Then they contacted my bank who couldn't authorize an international transaction without my permission. I have ordered items from other counties many times and never had this difficulty.  . There was also a code for discount that I put in when I asked about it she said you had to be a returning customer????"


"I have taken phenytoin for nearly 3 years .  I am now on 500mg which does concern me even though it controls my seizures really well. So far I have swollen gums and some memory and motivation problem, although I am 58 so that might account for that."


"Used as directed. itching mostly gone, but a burning sensation arose. Ignored it and slept, only to be awoken by a very intense discomfort on the vulva. The internet entries were submitted over a year ago with no solution. 12 hours after initial application I am very uncomfortable doing anything and everything. Sitting, walking, doing nothing hurts and now burns. The burning doesnt hurt, moving anything more than 1 cm in my chair or walking is horribly painful. So I decide to examine the area and discover a swollen and terrifying area that no longer resembles a labia. Nothing has ever taken a huge toll on my self esteem and body than this.See your OBGYN unlike my dumb a**, I might be allergic to the egg part. 24hrs later little less swollen"


"In defence of this product, I will say, it won't suit everyone. I'm 54, and I've walked a lot, since I was a young girl. Walked our dogs 3 times a day, and carried shopping bags, from the village supermarket. Cartilage,  on both knees has practically gone, and could barely walk. Docs were in despair! Hyaluronate sodium, is not a cure, but does promote healing, lubricating the joints. I am fortunate to have less damage (dead bone) to my knees, not needing immediate knee replacements. The pain I had, was also massive fluid build up, which was removed yesterday, before I was injected with the HS. It hurt so much, but afterwards subsided. I'm to have 4 more treatments, one every 10 days. As for cost? Its very cheap in Europe €15 a shot."


"I have tried everything to help with my dry eyes...Lacriserts have helped me so much! I was putting eye drops in my eyes 100 times a day and they still were so painful and dry. I had light sensitivity and terrible pain. After using these I hardly ever have to use eye drops anymore. My light sensitivity is gone and I feel about 90% better and more normal. I do find that towards the end of the day I may have to remove them because they get a little globby and can smear my vision, but a small trade off for feeling so much better."


"Works better than Concerta for ADHD-IA for attentiveness as well as alertness. Far superior to Concerta in regards to affecting sleep. Vyvanse doesn't keep you awake. Also seems to contrast greatly to Concerta's method of dealing with attentiveness. Makes a less "zombie-like" state of concentration and lets you break task when needed. An added effect is that of a more positive sense of well-being; most likely attributed to its amphetamine-based nature.

The greatest advantage is the delayed release into the body. Great for those whose metabolisms don't react well to Adderall XR or Concerta. Only wished it lasted about two hours longer in the body, but adapting dose time is acceptable."


"I have PCOS and have done for nearly 20 yrs
Periods lucky if I had one a year then started to have irregular bleeds
Was sent for biopsy and scan results showed complex focal hyperplasia
Gyn but me on provera 3 daily
I am now entering my 5 th week of really heavy bleeding and large cots along me depressed tired and ruling my life
Was talk of hysterectomy but I'm petrified of such a major op any help will be gladly appreciated"


"Went from a viral load of 17,000 to undetectable within seven weeks. Absolutely no side effects. This was the first anti-retroviral therapy I went on after testing positive. Obscenely expensive, but ViiV is covering the copay for now."


"It's been 6 months since I've got Nexplanon inserted in my left arm.
I've never had a period since, no side effects besides an annoying itch or a little dull pain where the Nexplanon implant was inserted. Other than that I'm really happy with it. No weight gain or loss. I'm still me without mood swings and cramps of my monthly period."


"Still using it I just can't believe the states. U guys pay $208? Gawd even without insurance it's only 50 bucks though I paid $7.08 with my plan. Poor people"


"I have been taking this med for years and I feel trapped. I don't think it really does anything for me. The problem is that I tried to stop taking it and I became completely useless, tired, irritable, and full of anxiety.
Right now I have not taken it for two days because I forgot it before I went out of town. I am tired, got insomnia and I feel like I am hung over and nauseous.
The withdrawals from taking this medication is awful. So I think anyone that wants to start this med should seriously consider this when making a decision to ingest this.
I am not the only one who has experienced this. There is a lot about withdrawing from this med on the net."


"I took one for another pain issue, but I was also suffering a severe cough at the time. Cough went away, almost like magic. Didn't really put the two together, until I did it again, next day. But like what another writer posted, take too much and prepare for some awful hallucinations. I only take half dose. The nausea side effect can get annoying as well."


"I have been taking propanalol 30mg daily to aid in migraine prevention and hypertension. I love the fact that it has greatly helped with the headaches and blood pressure, but I am having great difficulty with some side effects. My pulse rate used to run around 90-100 and has dropped to 45-49 making me extremely lethargic ready to pass out at any time, even sitting. I have also noticed my feet swelling at night and this is definitely new. I have never had issues with my feet swelling before I started this medication. I am a very active person and working out on the treadmill I can't get my heart rate over 100. I think we need to decrease the dosage even more. Got a call out to the Doctor."


"I've been a smoker for well over 30 years.  I'm 52 years old.  I really love tobacco products - cigars and chew as well as the swisher sweets I had been smoking for the past few years.

This is a miracle,  For me and many others.  For the rest, it clearly has pretty bad side effects.  I was prepared to go through the side effects to get off the smokes, though.

I followed the directions.  Smoked like normal for a week while taking the prescribed dose.  My desire to smoke diminished and they stopped tasting so good.

I quit after day 7.  I did not go through the withdrawal symptoms I expected.  There were a few times I wanted a smoke, but turned my attention to something else and the feeling passed.  I stopped taking the pills day 10."


"My boyfriend has severe social anxiety and depression, which usually left him isolating for an entire week in a dark depressed mood which happened every 10-12 days or so. He started taking Celexa about a week ago and has been feeling wonderful! He is smiling again and is able to go out and have a great time! And as far as sex goes, he is BETTER than before. So no complaints here. Of course I was concerned with side effects in the first week: nausea, diarrhea, headaches and hallucinations, but that all disappeared after the first week. Now its smooth sailing. Thank God for Celexa."


"For immediate relief this drug is great. I take 0.5mg when I absolutely need it (2-3x every couple months.) but only reason I wouldn't give it a 9 or 10 because I did have a bad experience with this drug. I took it for 7 days straight 3x .5mg per day as prescribed by my doctor for generalized anxiety disorder. I abruptly stopped taking it because I didn't want to have to take it everyday and I ended up going thru a withdraw. I then got vertigo for a couple months, which was absolutely terrible. BUT I think it you use this drug responsibly and do NOT take it multiple days in a row it can definitely come in handy. I also have high blood pressure caused by anxiety, and usually get effective relief after about 30 minutes. Hang in there!"


"After a fall that I had in June 2011 I was prescribed Tramadol as I was in so much pain, so I have been taking tramadol for 6 months. Unfortunately I suffered considerably last week for a number of reasons that include difficulty sleeping, wretching, difficulty breathing, severe exhaustion, but most worrying was the loss of coordination meaning I was unable to walk last week."


"Have been prescribed Amitriptyline for sun damaged nerves on my scalp start with 10mg and I was so scared to take as don't want to become dependant on them. It has helped a little and Dr wants me to increase to 20mg. I'm feeling good as sleeping better and overall feeling better but still worried of the dependency so haven't increased to 20mg."


"I was diagnosed once year ago with depression and associated generalized anxiety, I was prescribed initially sertraline and alprazolam, but the secondary effects of sertraline were too severe (nausea, vomit, diarrea), my psyc changed the sertraline to paroxetine, and again I didn't tolerated it. Finally a was prescribed venlafaxine which helped me with my depression symptoms, but I was too anxious, and irritable.
Finally I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar disorder and quetiapine was prescribed. Initially I was taking 25 mgs before going to sleep, which helped with sleep, but I was anxious and irritable, quetiapine dose was increased, and at this moment I taking 100 mgs before going to bed. This medication really helped, I'm not anxious or depressed."


"I have severe bone pain in my legs and frequent bowel movements up to fifteen times per day. Parathyroid scan showed nothing abnormal. After taking Sensipar only three days I saw marked improvement. After 28 day trial, pain in the legs is 80% improved, (am a multiply operated spine patient so did not expect 100%).  Bowel movements are more normal and once per day as they should be. This shows with just one month of treatment, that I do have parathyroid disease that was not picked up on scans. Now I can pursue treatment through surgery."


"Taking a 2mg bar when I feel anxiety coming on, helps tremendously. Only negative effect is that I completely blackout and can't remember what I did, or what happened."


"Tysabri has, so far, ended my relapses.  It has become my wonder-infusion!"


"I'm 30 yo male, 6 months ago a had surgery on broken navicular (arch of foot) ever since I've had occasional swelling and pain towards the end of the day, I'm very active work outdoors. I take Movic as needed but requested something along the line of a cream for on site relief from my Dr, he gave me some Pennsaid samples. I will be requesting a prescription asap! I get relief in 10 minutes of application ! Hope this helps someone"


"Works well for acne, took for a week or two.  Caused lots of irritation (burned) especially if I used daily."


"Topamax has significantly reduced my migraines from 1 a month to 1 every 18 months.  I have also found that it helps you - to not over eat or drink alcohol.  I am very happy being on Topamax for all these reasons.  I initially did have tingly feet, a small price to pay, but rarely get that sympton now.  I am on 50 mg a day."


"I've had major depression, severe generalized anxiety, and a hefty helping of social anxiety too. Working in the medical field I've tried near everything. Benzos had breakthrough panic attacks near daily and they are so addictive I didn't want to go down that path, so my doc switched me to propranolol.

I took my first capsule that night and slept past 3am for the first time in 5 years. I honestly think it saved my life.

I've been on propranolol 60mg extended release (combined with my antidepressants) for two years. The only side effect that I've ever noticed is that sometimes I feel a bit groggy in the morning until I get in the shower. I can live with that.

I recommend it over benzodiazepines to anyone with panic or anxiety issues."


"Diagnosed with TN two weeks ago. Within first 24 hours of taking Tegretol, I felt amazing. No pain, clear head etc. A week and a half after starting the medication, I had a horrific TN episode for twenty hours. The pain was so bad it woke me from sleeping. I'm not sure whether to go back to Dr's for an increase or just put it down to allowing the meds to do its thing. Can only wait and see."


"I am just now finishing out my first month on this BC and it's seeming to work very well. I have gained weight in all the right places and haven't had any horrible side effects. With that being said, I have been bleeding since I started taking the pill. I'm hoping that after I take the placebos and start the next pack that the problem will fix itself. I have also been emotional, but nothing that I can't handle. I would most likely recommend this to a friend."


"I was on Depakote for many years and in 2001 I had a case of a high fever which was finally diagnosed as Drug Related Hepatitis after 3+ weeks in the hospital and having almost every test under the sun.  After I was taken off Depakote my fever went down and I lost approximately 15 pounds."


"Well I'm taking the time outta my day to ease the minds of all the people that stumble across this post. Well lets get right into it. There was this instance that happened 2 days after my period (May 30th), on day 8 of my cycle. After looking at every store that had a self checkout we finally came across target! I took the pill about 2 hours after the incident. About a day after I had some cramping but nothing terrible. 4 days after taking the pill I had heavy bleeding for a few days. I still had a ways to go before my period came again (June 24th). Took a pregnancy test on June 27th, negative. So on July 7th, 2 weeks late on my period, took another pregnancy test also negative. Later that night it finally came. The pill seems to work even if it does push your periodback"


"Sweating stomach upsets joint back hip pain and leg pain weight gain sleeping problems  headache"


"I have taken Lexapro for depression and anxiety for over 10 years-beginning in my early 40's.  I have tried to change to other medications without success. But, I had the side effects on Lexapro of tiredness, lack of energy, and apathy. Maybe related to those side effects, but I believe also separately, I gained a lot of weight since I started the medicine.  The trintellix is the first medicine that not is working on my mood and anxiety and my energy and get up and go has returned. I feel 20 years younger! For the past 6 weeks, I have taken 10 mg of Trinellix, while titration slowly down on my Lexapro (had been at 30 mg for years). I was less than hopeful, but am so thrilled to have this successs finally. I do have some stomach upset-not ba"


"Had three fingernails infected. Somehow got it in a golf glove during the summer and it got into the nails.  Been using the product for 10 months. My pinky cleared up nicely in 6 months and is completely normal now. The other two nails are continuing to improve so i am still using the product. For me filing the top of the nail before application seems to be more effective. I've been doing that for the last two months. Perhaps, for me, it allows the medication to penetrate through the nail better. My copay is $40 and I've only used three bottles in 10 months."


"I've been taking Portia now for 8 months and it is doing me very well. I first started taking birth control because I would go months on months without a period (7months the longest). Since taking Portia, my acne has gotten so much better, in the first 3 months I lost 20 lbs, there has been no negative effect for me."


"Although I have to go to the doctor and get an injection for this medication to work optimally it does work wonderful when I am having an acute allergy attack.  I end up getting the shot about once a year in the early spring. This medication should be a last resort after other things have been exhausted and is only safe as an injection about every six months.  When my eyes, ears, nose, and throat all become involved and inflamed I know it is time to get a Decadron shot."


"No side effects"


"It is now 36 hours since I took the first-and only- dose (100mg) of this drug for intermittent insomnia. I am still drowsy and having balance problems caused by dizziness. This is a very dangerous drug IMO and I wish I hadn't taken it. I only hope these disturbing side effects eventually subside."


"I been on it for a week and my face spots have cleared  up. Before the  cream I tried  many products even a facial peel and nothing  work.I'm so glad I got this cream.  I went to skin spectrum and I had a great dermatologist recommend tri luma . I'm so happy with my results"


"I took codeine every 6 hours when I had a broken arm.  Codeine worked well and took the pain away in about 15 to 20 minutes after taking it, but the pain started coming back again after about 3 hours."


"My doctor prescribed Ilevro for me for my inflamed, dry eyes.  The first day or two I took this it seemed to work, but then my eyes started to get even more dry and inflamed.  One of the possible side effects is dry eye.  I also started to see flashes of light in my eyes and thought I was having a retinal detachment.  Vitreous detachment is one of the possible side effects of this medicine, which can lead to a retinal detachment."


"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy 3 years ago. I would fall asleep while driving or even standing and talking to someone. Thanks to Adderall my life is almost normal again."


"I took this twice a day for 7 days, and have never felt so sick on a medication. I had severe headaches, bloating, constant nausea, aches and pains all over. As many others have mentioned, it tastes rancid unless you're really proficient at throwing it into the back of your throat and chugging it down immediately- even in a second, the taste stuck to the back of my throat and made me gag. A couple other really important notes -- this medication lowered both my liver function (hence no alcohol while you're on it! They mean it) AND my platelet count... So I was getting nose bleeds, bruises and some fairly alarming vaginal bleeding while on it as well. "


"Quite effective for most severe refractive migraines and intense neck/face pain.  However, it can be a bit harsh on the stomach, especially if used more than once.  I self-inject at home (nurse taught me) and have had pretty good results, avoiding ER trips and the unnecessary use of strong narcotic painkillers.  Interestingly, Toradol didn't have the same efficacy when I was younger, about 15 years ago.  Now it has much more efficacy.  The drawbacks (for me) include: having to inject in the upper thigh, can only use 5x per month, and potential stomach soreness with repeated doses."


"For the first few years I had my OB/GYN monitoring my thyroid and adjusting my Levothyroxine… What a mistake! I never felt good and come to find out he was doing it wrong.  Not doing the right test to monitor my levels and decreasing my dose when he should've been increasing. I started to see an endocrinologist and WOW!  What a difference. He switched me to namebrand Synthroid only (which made a difference) and checks my levels twice a year to make sure I'm on the correct dose. I feel amazing for the first time in years!"


"Good for Hay fever symptoms but caused insomnia."


"The binder change several years ago caused internal bleeding, severe bloating, complete loss of appetite as well as liver, kidney & pancreas issues.  It was so bad I was in bed 24/7 for several years.  I had to change doctors to change the medication and everything improved immensely.

The Mayo Clinic wrote about this reaction."


"Been on Hysingla 6 months now; this is my 3rd posting about the experience. I'm using 40 mg ER and have given up. Just too darn tired all the time and 12/24 hours still in back pain so what the hell, I'm gonna ask the Dr to put me back on 10/325 Percs 4 times daily."


"My experience with Taytulla was horrible and it's only been on my first week. I felt nausea about 2 hours after I took it and I noticed I had yeast infection. I never have it and I knew something was wrong. I read about it online and it does cause yeast infection as a side effect to some people. It was not a fun experience. I had it changed and the doctor has me on Orsythia, no problems so far!"


"I'm 20 years old and had always experienced severe cramps and bleeding for as long as I've had my period. I also suffered from severe acne.

Since I've started Loestrin 24, I noticed dramatic changes in every aspect!
-My periods are lighter (1-2 days)
-MY SKIN IS FLAWLESS
-I lost about 7 lbs!
-Overall I feel my hormones regulated and less moody

Loestrin 24 really turned my life around and I couldn't be happier! I hope you all have the same experience with it."


"I started seasonique due to my endometriosis & my Dr wanted to stop my periods. I started the pill on 10/15 didn't bleed from then to 11/26 then I started spotting at first then this turned into red heavy bleeding from then on. After failed attempts of trying to call & get into see my Dr. after 18 days of bleeding I went to the ER where they did nothing but a pregnancy test & some regular blood work, that came back normal, and told me I had dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to endometriosis! I then called my Dr again after telling them I went to the ER they then were able to get me in 5 days later at this time I've been 23 days after an examination the Dr wants me to stay on seasonique for 7 more days taking it not once but three times a day!"


"So far, I have been on Glucophage for 2 1/2 weeks for Insulin Resistance due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I had a little nausea and diarrhea the first two days. By day three or four, I had no more negative side effects.
It worked very quickly, I quickly began to lose weight and started menstruating again. My skin also began to clear up within the first week.
Glucophage helps so many of the terrible issues caused by PCOS. I need more time to better evaluate the medicine, but so far it is like a miracle. If it is taken with food, the side effects are negligible."


"I think the greatest choice I have made in terms of my health is switching from oral contraceptives to an IUD. I want to state that all women react differently to varying forms of birth control.

Skyla releases hormones locally to the reproductive organs. Within two months of switching forms to the IUD, I noticed weight loss and other systemic effects such as more manageable hair and less dry skin. I never had terrible issues with acne, so oral birth control really dried out my skin.

I have saved hundreds (birth control was only subsidized, not covered by my health insurance) and I have peace of mind due to not having to take a pill every day.

I paid $10 for the actual device, and about $20-40 in preparation for insertion."


"I got my IUD put in almost 6 months ago. Not going to lie, getting it in was really uncomfortable, however after the first day, the pain got less and less. I'm 22 without kids, so my cervix has never been dilated (this is why it was it hurt more than usual).

After the first two months I noticed my skin was breaking out a bit on my back and chest - however I had just come off the pill so i'm not sure if that was what caused it, or if my hormones were just all over the place. The months that followed I stopped getting my period altogether, this has been great!

Sometimes I think I can feel pressure inside, where the IUD would be, but I can't be sure. I think the most important is to not to get inside your head. Just listen to you!"


"one of the worst medication ever causes nightmare and makes u depressed and panicky"


"I only had Mirena in for a little over a year, and only got it taken out because we decided on another baby. I absolutely loved using the Mirena as a birth control. No pregnancy, no weight gain, no periods, and mostly no pain. My only complaint would be that with the Mirena you occasionally had cramping, but then again its a lot less cramping then you go through having a month period. "


"I have been battling acne since I was 17. Oily skin, cysts on a monthly basis, black heads, etc. I never had "pizza face" but my acne has been very persistent for years. I am now 27, and after trying tons of topical creams and oral antibiotic  I asked for accutane. In 2 weeks I will be at my 3 month mark. Wow what a difference. My skin is softer, blackheads are almost all gone, and for the most part my skin is clear, and haven't had a cyst in a few weeks. I am still getting very mild breakouts, but nothing compared to before. I am so excited to see the final result end of this year. So far side effects are mild chap lips, joint aches, and dry nose with bloody bugers. My skin is not that dry, but I was also very oily before."


"Used Striant for several years.  It's a buccal (placed under top lip on gum) and I was advised by pharmacist that buccal method is the quickest delivery of medicine (also bypasses liver).  My T numbers were the best ever on Striant (from <200 to 700 ).  My biggest problem was you have to use it 2x per day and I could only handle 1x/day in morning, otherwise, it kept me awake/anxious at night! I would have to say though, if you're strictly looking to raise numbers it's probably the best t replacement (other than shots) and had Axiron not came along, I'd still be using Striant."


"I've been getting cold sores for a while now and before Valtrex, none of the creams would help and I wouldn't notice a difference. Now when I feel a little bump I take Valtrex right away, 4 pills asap then another 4 a few hours later. If I catch it early enough it won't go past the little bump and will be cleared up by the next day. If I catch it a little too late (sometimes they like to show up while I'm sleeping). I still take Valtrex and I will get the outbreak but no swelling, blister. Still clears in 3 days. I also use polysporin patches. This stuff is the closest thing to a cure right now. My doctor says take 1 pill a day around the times of the year I usually get them and sometimes I can go a year or year and a half without one."


"Significant increase in nausea, fatigue and loss of appetite. Increase in neuropathy. Overall felt awful...however CA125 went down."


"I would never recommend this medication to anyone!! The disclosure of the side effects aren't truthful. There are some serious, deliberating side effects that are not listed for this medication. I am the unfortunate patient that is experiencing the "rare" side effects that weren't disclosed. I am suffering short term memory loss that gets worse every day. I never had anxiety problems until now. I shake/jittery, and have tingling/numbness in my fingers, feet, and face. My nails are very brittle to the point I had to cut them all off. I am also loosing my hair. I am severely constipated. My appetite is curbed, and I am loosing weight instead of gaining it. And the headaches are terrible!! Not worth having these side effects!!"