"After reading so many negative experiences I was reluctant to take Chantix. So I cut the pills in half for the first 3 days and gradually worked up to the full dosage. Noticed some dizziness and constipation but other wise felt like a million bucks. Today is day 9 and I'm not feeling that great. Nausea, constipated and hungry all at the same time. I am not smoking though. After 2 friends were diagnosed this year with lung cancer I am determined to quit. So putting up with a few side effects is better than the side effects of chemo! "


"I'm on a low dosage for my anxiety .5. it makes me feel a bit drowsy at times but it definitely works to shut down anxiety attach"


"I have generalized anxiety disorder and several other mental illnesses, so I am on a combination of medications. Xanax is one of the best of the bunch. I only get fifteen 0.5mg pills per month, for use only in stressful situations. Works like a charm every time. Within fifteen minutes my anxiety and panic symptoms are well under control. No side effects whatsoever. I know the danger of addiction is very real, but as long as I use my Xanax sparingly, I see no reason to ever stop taking it. I also take Tenormin, Neurontin, Ambien, Buspar, and Remeron."


"I never felt better when I woke up. Straight 7 hours 45 min sleep. If I am not mistaken this is the first time since 2002 for that much and straight sleeping. Thanks who ever made Silenor."


"I have tried Loestrin Fe 24 & Ortho Tri Cyclen, both to no avail.. mood swings, depression, weight gain *permanently* of 10 pounds each time. I was ready to give up. But my cousin working in an OBGYN office gave me four months of the Nuvaring as a trial. I CAN TELL YOU I'M IN LOVE! I lost 10 lbs the first month, my appetite was cut in half. My period was light, barely any cramping, & no spotting or ovary pains from my PCOS. These fantastic results continued into the 2nd and 3rd month, I continue to lose unwanted weight. My one complaint: the first 2 months of the ring I had slight vaginal pain kinda like a yeast infection & an increase in discharge. But the side effects went away as my body adjusted after the 2nd month. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"


"I started this pill to only have 4 periods a year.  I don't need the Birth Control because my husband is "fixed". I was like clockwork every 28 days, but my period would last 7 horrible days.  I had major bleeding, clotting and cramps.  So, I thought this would help with both the flow and amount of time.  I started the pill 8 weeks ago, since then I have been bleeding (enough to wear a pad) for 4.5 of those weeks. My breasts are super sore, and have grown a cup size. I have had cramping for most of the time.  I'm going to stop because it's causing the very thing I'm trying to eliminate."


"My son decided to place himself in rehab for 30days for opiate dep. Had been on suboxone for 6mos. Addicts know how to manipulate medications.  After 30days of being clean and intense inpatient rehab he went with the Vivitrol shot when exiting.  It was great! No cravings, he felt great. Upon seeing his new psych in outpatient he warned my son about the dangers of Vivitrol to your liver and would only agree to give him one more shot maybe two after the initial shot. He had two shots total after rehab and is doing amazingly well. If you want to remain sober you have to have the mindset to stay sober. The least amount of time you are on this medication the better. Make sure you have liver function tests done. Vivtrol works"


"When I started Jolessa, I had been on the Depo Provera shot for almost two years. While on Depo, I gained 30 lbs and I experienced every side effect.

When I switched to Jolessa, I didn't experience spotting and my weight plateaued. I am very pleased with Jolessa and I love that my periods are only every three months, also that they are only heavy for three days. I know I keep water weight given that I am on birth control, but that's the only negative thing I have to say about Jolessa!"


"I have been on Effexor for about 6 months now. I was prescribed it for anxiety and social anxiety. My social anxiety is basically gone. I still get a little bit of anxiety but it is way better than it used to be. However, if I forget to take it I get very bad withdraw symptoms. But, I consider it worth it."


"I've suffered from Pure Menstrual Migraine for 4 years.  Nothing I have tried to date has helped ease any of the migraine pain at all, which usually goes on for 3 days solid every month, le.  Until now.  I asked my dr if I could try Rizatriptan and he agreed.  My warning sign that a migraine is on it's way is an ache down the left hand side of my face.  Well, within the last hour I got that warning so took my first ever Rizatriptan dissove in the mouth tablet.  Revolting!  Utterly vile - like a really bad mint that went off years ago.  However, rather than spit it out (since they are very expensive) I let it dissolve.  Now 40 mins later I have no ache and no pain, and I hope that means that I will not get a mega-migraine!  So far so good .."


"My 17 year old daughter started taking Depakote 750 mg 1 1/2 months ago. She has gained 28 pounds. When the dose was upped to 1500mg she had daily migraines. We have seen several improvements in her symptoms but not enough to keep her on a medication that makes her gain weight and decreases her self esteem."


"My 5 year old son started off on the generic version for 2 weeks before switching to the intuniv. He did OK on the generic tenex (not an extended release), it just made him drowsy. The 1St day on the intuniv (extended release) however, he was busy, could not sit still for nothing & sleep was not on his mind. 2nd day, his Dr. told me to up the dose to 2mg(b/c he had been taking 1mg of the generic 2 weeks prior). My son was worse! He was worse than he was before he started any of the meds. Dr. took him off & put him back on the generic, 1mg, no problems so far besides the drowsiness. Generic, $60 some bucks,  intuniv $300. Surprised the cheapest works better!"


"I've been really happy with Chateal. I don't experience the irritability I've experienced with other birth control pills. I also like that my period doesn't kick in immediately if I forget a dose."


"I began taking Aubra five months ago. For the first three weeks, I suffered from constant nausea, severe headaches, shortness of breath,  IBS like symptoms, emotional instability, and I felt extremely lethargic. After those three weeks, those symptoms disappeared. However, now five months in, I have absolutely no sex drive, my last period lasted 13 days, and I have been in a depressed-like rut for about two months. On the bright side, my boobs got bigger, I have not gained any weight, and my acne has decreased. Since these symptoms are much better than the alternative, (getting pregnant) I have decided to continue taking the pill.  Once my prescription expires, though, I believe I will be switching to another brand."


"I've been taking Pristiq for 3 months. It was working fine. I had to go to 100mg but now it's getting worse."


"I felt relief on day 2 of the titration pack.  Savella has been a miracle for me, I am pain free.  The only side effect that I am experiencing is anxiety, which is getting better and I hope will disappear.  I do wonder, if it is contributing to some of the weakness that I feel, but it is so hard to tell since muscle weakness was a huge problem to begin with.  I am grateful for this drug.  I'm sorry to hear that many of you are experiencing such side effects.  I wish that we could all be pain free."


"Like others that commented here, I experienced immediate results when I began use of Mirvaso. However, it worked so "well" that one of the physicians I work for asked if I was feeling OK as my skin was so devoid of color. Also like others here, within several weeks of beginning use, suddenly my nose and cheeks would be sunburn-red in the middle of the day. I tried using only a tiny bit, and this seems to have helped with that redness. The main reason I decided to keep going with it is that my pores seem much smaller with use, so I do believe the surface of my skin is less inflamed, even if there is some red kickback once in a while. I like the suggestion of mixing it with a bit of moisturizer...that may help even more."


"I have taken this antidepressant for as long as it has been on the market. It was and remains the only antidepressant that works for me. It has almost zero side effects when compared to the Tri-cyclics, SSRIs and SNRIs that I tried before this drug. It is in a class by itself and unfortunately will probably remain so. This antidepressant gave me back my life, calmed my panic attacks and even helped with social phobia. It is too bad that it has been given such a bad rap that it is hardly prescribed anymore."


"I've been on this for a month and a half. At first it made me nauseous everyday but just in the mornings. I take the pill at dinner time. The nausea has gone away the second month. It seemed like my boobs did get fuller. But my mood swings were bad! First month I felt like I hated everyone especially my fiancé. Felt more depressed then usual and wanted to cry a lot. I knew I was being moody and stuck with pill another month to

see if my mood leveled out. So far in my second month I am still extra sensitive and cry easily."


"I tried Celebex and other drugs to releived joint pain in the ankles, knees, wrist and fingers with little relief.  3 days on Arthrotec 75, only once a day and I was almost as good as new.  Able to work on the treadmill, take long hikes, write and type.  Maybe the best part was not waking up at night with pain in all the fingers.  By accident, I also found that taking one pill ever other day is suffient for me."


"I was placed on Topamax (aka Topiramate) several years ago for Migraines. For the most part (during that time), it seems to have worked with minimal adverse effects like slight tingling. In late 2016 while I was asleep, I experienced the most awful leg pain (as if my thigh muscle did a flip flop or wanted to rip out of my leg).  After various conversative methods which included Vitamin D 5000mg, it was suggested that I cease the Topiramate as a process of eliminating things. It has been 5 days since being off of the medication and the numbness/tingling in that single quadrant of my thigh went away.

Now, I have migraine headaches that are coming back."


"Hey everyone. Okay, so like all of you guys (probably) I have not stopped looking up symptoms and a bunch of other stuff on google. I had sex for the first time on the 10th of August which was the last day of my period and a bunch of other times in that week. All were with a condom but on one instance I heard a pop, he said it didn't break but i wanted to be safe. I took the pill 2 days after (a week after my first time). I felt nothing until a week later when my boobs started to hurt, and my back too. I thought i was pregnant.. then a week later after stress stress stress I got my period. Please stop worrying everybody. I know its scary. trust me. But getting in your own head makes it worse! relax. this works. just calm down!"


"I found this by literally searching on google why am I feeling depressed and crying everyday! I started the pill 3 weeks ago and can't say how miserable it has made me feel."


"I have been taking this medication for a little over 6 years and was started off on the 60mg dosage. In the beginning it worked great. I'm now on 90mg sometimes 160mg of Cymbalta, and I feel anxious all the time and also extreme fatigue. "


"I've been on this pill for about 2 years now and have only had a few minor problems with side effects, which was because I forgot to take several in a row. Not only has it kept me from being pregnant, it keeps my skin mostly acne clear and my periods very short and light."


"I have been taking Pristiq for nearly 2 weeks due to losing my father in October 2010. I tried to fight my depression but it was starting to control my life. I am feeling better having a good day today has been a long time since I have had a good day I have had some nausea and a bit tired but overall see light at the end of the tunnel finally. Don't feel ashamed of taking medication, depression is worse if not treated. "


"Have had anxiety for many years, have tried numerous meds and none worked for long. Because of numerous surgeries I have a high drug tolerance and sometimes weird reactions. After taking Cymbalta for 3 years the excessive sweating just became too much, I am now on Lexapro and was using Clonazapan when an attack would start,concerned about addiction to Clonazapan my doctor suggested Buspar. I started with 7.5 twice a day did not feel much until starting the third week then 10mg 3xs a day. Did have side effects but was encouraged to wait 4wks, so glad I did. 1st time in years and I mean years, I feel like the old me, sleep through the night, no side effects. I encourage you to wait and see before you give up on it, for me well worth it."


"I had Implanon inserted in September 2010. The only side effect I got was a little weight gain, but I went back to eating right and lost the weight. I did not get the other side effects that reviews mentioned such as depression, mood swings. The only thing is last week I started to spot and am still spotting. I'm not sure if it will stop but I was getting used to not having a period since it was inserted."


"I was given this drug for a pilonidal cyst. I was nauseous the first day. Diarrhea started 3 days in and got so bad I had to stop. Have been off it for  2 days and still have diarrhea and feel wiped out. I won't be taking it again. Lost 4 pounds in 3 days. Still taking pro-biotics hoping this subsides soon."


"Linzess is amazing. I was for several years under dip pain.mi tried several doctors and home remedies.. And nothing makes me feel god until my Doc prescribe me this wonderful pill.. Ho!! Thanks God now I have a normal life"


"I have been on Lexapro 10 mg  for a year and a half for depression and anxiety, along with generic remeron 15mg as sleep aid. Last summer I switched to only generic remeron (mirtrazipine) and my mood started to go up and down.  The thing with lexapro is it takes away inhibition. That also includes being more impulsive. So be careful when upset. It also ramped up anxiety in the first couple of weeks  and drives you nuts. I am getting back slowly on lexapro for 2 weeks. I got a few anxiety crisis so I take half 10mg and will try to increase slowly. Despite this minus, this is the best thing so far. BTW, generic escitalopram sucks. Tried and doesn't do the trick for  me."


"Ventolin works perfectly, effective after 10sec."


"Took this drug for 3 days.The infection got better after 2 doses. However, I slowly developed headaches and a little chills on the 2nd day of treatment. Thought I might be getting a bit of flu so I ignored the symptoms and continue my medication. As soon as I took the last dose, my symptoms got worst.  I was so weak I could hardly walk. My eyes got blurry and generally nauseous and drowsy. As I type this, I still have all this symptoms with raised heart beat, occasional numbness of  my hands and feet. All I want is to sleep but too scared to sleep just in case it got worst. Nonetheless, the medicine does the job as it cleared my infection after two days of taking it but it gave me a bad experience  so am not taking this drug again."


"Update from my my April post...the drug is an absolute miracle that's saved me from the out of control eating and depression that consumed me every single day. Taking Vyvanse 50 mg helps me to never even think about food and plan binge evenings and weekends. In fact, I never want to eat large or small quantities of really bad foods at all anymore. I've lost all my binge weight! I hope to never go off the med for fear of my eating disorder returning. It is the only thing that's worked for me after years of therapy/treatment. Amazing!"


"I just had the Mirena inserted yesterday. I'm 22 years old with no kids. The procedure was very painful. I felt nauseous afterwards and felt like I was gonna pass out during it. I had major cramping and bleeding for the rest of the day. Today I only have mild cramping and some spotting. So it seems to be getting better."


"Lexapro made my depression worse, and I had suicidal thoughts within 24 hours. I immediately quit. It was a free sample from my doctor."


"I was given tylenol #3, initially, for a severe injury, it had no effect on the pain. I revisited the issue with my doctor and was put on tylenol #4. At supposedly double the narcotic in the tablet, I was shocked at how little the pain reliever accomplished. However, a cough I'd had with a cold was lessened...not useful in the purpose of pain relief. I decided to be frank with my doctor and ask why I was being given such low dose/ineffective pain relief for something as serious as my injury, especially given that I have no history of drug abuse...fear of the DEA was the answer I finally received after pushing past much circular logic dissuasion from my doctor. The DEA is the reason my pain is not being managed. This is a travesty."


"I only have negative reviews for this drug. Avoid !!!! I started with a milder antibiotic finished the course but it relapsed with sinus & chest infection and so I was put on biaxin. My sinus took a month to go but the side effects I could not tolerate were - loss of sleep (NO SLEEP) , no appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, feeling depressed and emotional outbursts. I'm a very happy person & always around people but this medicine made me go into a shell. It took a lot of effort of my friends & family to get me back to my normal state of mind."


"6 Years I've been on this pill.
It's a great pill if you hate having a period every month. But being 22 is a lot different than being 16, and my body just isn't liking the pill anymore.
Main Con's - Heavy bleeding, ZERO sex drive.
Con's of taking the pill in the 1st to 3 years - Painful sex due to vaginal dryness, slight nausea if took in the morning
Con's at the end & why I'm stopping (4-6 years) - Hair loss (just more hairs come out when I would brush it)  More pee breaks, breakthrough bleeding, cramps & spotting when climaxing, & spotting during vigorous workouts.
Pro's - Never got pregnant, stable mood, no breakouts, hair thinner on arms&legs
I never had spotting in between packs( until Now) or gained any weight, & I'm pretty sedentary."


"I have been on Sronyx for about a year now, & the only problems I ever had was the moodiness during the first two months and breakthrough bleeding for a month straight. Other than that, I love it. I have no intension of switching. I recommend it."


"My itchy skin due to Psoriasis was reduced by 80% when I started taking Xyzal. Nothing I have taken over the years has come close. It doesn't make me sleepy like Atarax or Benadryl.
A great bonus is it works for 24 hours. I'm able to sleep through the night without any annoying itch."


"Sometimes have really terrible heartburn, due to my birth control pills, and sometimes causes bad nausea. Wanted an alternative to promethazine. Work great for taming the nausea, but the side effects were pretty annoying. Terrible backache and constapation. Oh man. Won't be taking these unless I'm dying or something."


"I take this for anxiety and only a low dose of 0.25mg (half of a 0.5mg) and it works wonders and I am VERY sensitive to medicines. Only take the lowest dose you need and you won't experience side effects."


"Doxepin for sleep?.  My new psychiatrist has prescribed this drug . New because my previous doctor passed away. That man was a God send for years and years to me.
I don't sleep but 4 or 5 hours a night.  Broken up 2 hours at a time. But doxepin? Seriously?  Is this some kind of cruel joke?
Can anyone hear me? I CAN NOT SLEEP!!!
HERE I AM RIGHT NOW 2:12AM. Perhaps next he will add melatonin, a warm glass of milk and journaling before bed....lol. Maybe Yoga, chanting and acupuncture.  I give up.
It has been 47 days now on this drug. My last night of this ridiculousness."


"I had good results after one year on Reclast from 3.5 down to  2.3"


"I woke up on day 9 taking Chantix completely oblivious to the fact that was even a smoker. Forgot all about it. Dreams were pretty vivid but cool, not one scary dream. I've been smoke free for a year and don't have any urges to go back. I love feeling clean and healthy ."


Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation)

"Not only did I not feel congestion relief after using this; I had almost an immediate bloody nose after I used it. I didn't find it helpful."


"There's a lot of talk that this pill is not as effective for larger ladies, so I want to make it clear that I am approximately 280 lbs. I had unprotected sex approximately 3 or 4 days after my menstrual cycle ended, so I was considered very fertile at the time, and I am a highly fertile person in general, my partner ejaculated inside of me. I went to the store and purchased a Plan B pill and took the pill approximately 35 - 40 minutes after sex. A few days later I started having pregnancy like symptoms, lots of gas, breast tenderness, mild nausea.. I was freaked out!! I got my period 2 weeks later (a week early for me).. THIS PILL WORKS! EVEN FOR PLUS SIZE LADIES!! Take it ASAP after sex, I'm going to buy one to have on hand for the future!"


"I've been using this product for about a 6 weeks on and off. It doesn't burn and in fact it took redness away and turned pimples into a minuscule size within 24-48 hours. I put it on in the morning and that's it. My skin is soft as always and hasn't dried out maybe I'm using something different mine says Clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel, 1%*/5%."


"I can't tell if this expensive patch is working because I can't get it to adhere.  I already use other patches so I know I'm putting it on correctly as instructions indicate.  I'm in Galveston Texas and I am keeping them stored in accordance to instructions.   Anyone else having same issues?"


"I've been taking 10mgs for two weeks now, the panic attacks are crazy getting them as soon as I wake up and twice as bad. Now my Dr upped me to 20mgs I went through hell when I started now I'm going through it all over again. With my brain feeling like it's jelly feeling like I'm going crazy and shaking so bad. I freaked out and called the hospital as they told me don't quit it's just side affects and stick it out. But thinking I'm just going to stick to the 10mgs and hope the panic attacks will go away but with the higher dose I feel a panic attack starting and it goes away as soon as I feel it started"


"I had very bad cystic acne and had to see a dermatologist. She prescribed Aczone and Tazorac, it did not work, it made me breakout worse.  I went back to her and she prescribed doxcycline an antibiotic and within the first week  I saw an improvement. I am on antibiotics, Aczone, and Tazorac, which together works awesome, my dark spots and acne scarring is fading also."


"I have been prone to getting yeast infections... I get rid of them then they seem to come back in no time. Anyways I decided to give this stuff a try because you can use it at anytime of the day (many other products you can only use at nighttime) I used it in the middle of the day and all of my symptoms were gone the next day... it took about 24 hours but it seemed my yeast infection was completely cured. I know it takes longer for it to be completely out of your system but all of the symptoms were gone and I no longer felt like a had a yeast infection. I am not sure if it was just the diflucan that got rid of it, as I decided to take a double dose of probiotic the same day, but whatever it was seemed to work."


"I take quitaipine 300 mg every night. I have been suffering with painful legs caused by quitaipine so take  Procyclidine to stop the pain  and I take 600 mg of pregablin. I take 100 mg of sertraline. I have also been waking up choking and not being able to breathe. The Dr told me to take some gaviscon it has worked. I still have problems sleeping  depends if I'm not in the right frame of mind but when I do I wake up feeling great."


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


"I have been through many mental health diagnosis and double the amount in meds. I have been officially diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, severe generalized anxiety, situational panic attacks, delayed onset PTSD and a sensory processing disorder. I have tried many many drugs over the years to help with absolutely no luck. Until my therapist recommended gabapentin. Oh my goodness thank that wonderful man. I feel incredible. Absolutely no anxiety. I sleep wonderful at night and have energy during the day. I can tackle most obstacles with out crippling fear and panic. This drug literally saved my life. No real side effects for me which is extra amazing!"


"Have been on Welchol Oral Suspension or Tabs for a little less than a year, my LDL-C went down about 38%.  Oral Suspension is a nice option, just mix in water bottle with 3/4 filled with water, shake it and have with my dinner."


"Due to the pain of chronic pancreatitis, I was nonfunctional. Have a meal, shower when necessary, seldom wear anything but night clothes, ONLY go out to the doctor and would avoid the grocery store if possible.  Now I clean my house, cook gourmet meals and would like to resume a small part of my former active lifestyle-maybe next summer fishing and camping.  Without this medicine I had lost my desire to live due to constant, unabating abdominal pain.  Now, I have a "what's next" attitude instead of "I'm hurting so badly I wish I were dead".  I can live with the stigma and I do get negative attitudes from concerned family, but they even see the good that has come from this medicine, and also see the massive improvement in my life."


"34 y/o female on HBP meds since severe bacterial infection wiped out 3/4 of kidney function 5 years ago. Had been on 100mg/day of Metoprolol and it caused mind-numbing fatigue and fogginess, and frankly I realize now I was over-medicated. Doc switched me to 5mg/day Bystolic and I felt like a new woman overnight! No fatigue and only noticeable side effect (like someone else mentioned) was that it knocked back my libido some, which wasn't a terrible thing and isn't affecting me that much. I can get through a work day without taking a nap at lunch and actually have a life after hours now. I'm glad I took a chance on this med!"


"It took 1000mg twice a day to knock my sugars down about 100 points, A1C of 10 to around 7 in a few months. Probably would have done better with other lifestyle changes.  I'd actually rate metformin a dang good laxative more than a diabetic med, but ahh well. I got used to it, and that side effect helped me eat less."


"This drug is suppose to the generic for Donnatal, I am 63
and I have had IBS-D since I was twenty. I have tried most of the name brand drugs and Donnatal work the best for me.
This drug does work and cost the same as Donnatal."


"I started the depo provera on June 20 2014 this was going to be my first time on birth control and I thought this would be a easy way, not having to worry about taking a pill daily and I heard eventually it will stop your period to begin with. Boy was I ever wrong.. when I started the depo I got the shot while I was on my period so it ended like it was suppose to be the next month (July) my period came early and it did not stop till September. It was the WORST choice I've ever made. My whole summer was ruined because my period was so heavy I went through depression which I never have before! I did not get another shot! I'm glad I made the choice to stop now over a year later my body is back to normal thank god"


"I have been on Orsythia for two years now, and after reading these reviews I am making some connections.  I have definitely had very light periods since switching to Orsythia (sometimes to the point of wondering whether I was missing a period!) with no cramping at all.  I've never had issues with cramping, though.  However, I have had little to no sex drive, some weight gain, and general moodiness here and there. All within the last year and a half  I never thought to relate any of it to my contraceptive and plan to discuss with my doctor at my upcoming appointment."


"Recently, I'd experienced insomnia for 4 weeks. It'd made me literally nonfunctional at work and very easily irritable. My doctor prescribed 0.5 mg clonazepam per night. I have been taking it for 5 days now and it is doing miracles. My only concern is it's being habit-forming. I am not sure how long I should continue taking it. Regardless, I am very satisfied with it so far."


"This medicine worked the first time on me with no problems. The second time I used this I had a severe reaction which caused very low blood pressure, I could not feel my pulse, in which I had to go to a Dr. I now am allergic to this medicine. This medication works very well if you can use it. It works very fast."


"I've left an experience description on this site, on July 1, 2016. On the plus side, I'm still calm, socially acceptable, void of psychosis, anger, am kinder and gentler.

But I've and continue to do so, developed anxiety. It is accompanied by a strong depression. The quality of my life has taken a turn for the worse for the last two months or so. And it is constantly getting worse.

Today I took half a tablet of Clonazepam, as suggested and prescribed by my psychiatrist for exactly this reason. Anxiety, panic. And it helped!! But I resent to have to take a pill for such deeply disturbing and serious a side effect. Especially one such pill that is potentially extremely habit-forming, tolerance-developing, and dependence-training."


"Took my first dose of Rituxan in Dec 2014 and then 2 weeks later.  I was diagnosed with RA in 2000.  Took Mtx and Arava - had no disabilities .  Didn't like the Mtx made my hair thin and fall out.  Was placed on Sulfasazine and took that for 12 years. I had Hodgkins Lymphoma  in 2005 and treated and went into remission.   About four years ago  my rheumatoid arthritis pain and suffering really kicked in and really took over over my hands and my feet.  My new rheumatologist prescribe Rituxan for me.   My first dose  was in 2014 as I explained.  My next dose was in December 2015.  I did not feel its effects for about four months.    I feel like a new person.  A little side effect with each infusion-internal itching ears.  Try it."


"I have geno type 3. I've been taking it for two weeks. I feel elevated. Like I'm high on something"


"I had it in for 5 years. Ok at first. Gradually started having VERY heavy periods, constant bacterial vaginitis, and after about 3 years was no longer able to feel strings. My ob assured me that was not so abnormal. I also began having anxiety, panic attacks, hair loss, and decided to have it out. Two attempts in the office were unable to remove it. It has embedded into my uterine wall. I had same day surgery to have it removed. Within 6 months anxiety, panic were resolved and hair loss levelled out. No more heavy periods or BV."


"Start of 2015 my weight was 262 and I am 5'5, I started going to the gym and eating right and lost only 4 pounds in 3 months. I went to the Doc and he put me on adipex 37.5 first month I lost 21 lbs. I am on week 2 into the 2nd months and down 5 lbs . Dry mouth and headache  in the first month but haven't had a problem in the 2nd month."


"I have been taking Ambien for about 2 years and I love it. I was in the Navy and now I work a 12 hour night shift so I usually can't sleep or if I fall asleep I can't stay asleep long enough. I have had a few nights I do things and don't remember but overall it is wonderful."


"I've been on 10mg for 8 months.  Within a week, I felt the "cloud" lift and things seemed clearer. I wasn't wired or feeling speedy at all but I was able to focus on things and get on with my life.

When I started taking it, I was taking it in the morning and I would have bad diarrhea. I was worried that I would have to discontinue use.  Over time I found if I took it in the evening on a full stomach, usually about an hour after dinner, I didn't get diarrhea.

Try this if you are having similar side effects.

Losing 1 star due to cost."


"Really don't help any pain  from my fibromyalgia for me but do put me to sleep. If I'm sleeping then I'm not hurting I guess."


"I had swelling around my optic nerves causing vision problems and also had debilitating headaches that got worse with movement and made it impossible to exercise. I lived with it for years unknowingly and got progressively worse. My doctor diagnosed me with Pseudotumor cerebri. I have been taking generic Diamox for 3 weeks and haven't had a single headache. I can take my dogs for a walk now. There are 2 side effects I experience, tingling in my feet which was very bothersome but has lessened and that any beverages with carbonation taste terrible. No sodas, flavored water, beer, wine coolers, champagne. None of it taste normal/good. "


"Last year, I gained around 20 lbs. in about two months, and I would be fine one minute, the next I would feel like crying. I was losing my hair at an, exponential, rate. For years, I was cold all the time.  I had no energy and would run out of breath easily.  My Doctor diagnosed me with numerous problems including having Hypothyroidism. She started me on Levothyroxine, which made me ill.  As is my way, I did research and found out about Armour. Within two weeks, without my saying a word to her, she told me she was prescribing Armour Thyroid 15 MG. What a difference! I got my life back. I'm now on 30MG. once a day. I am a staunch believer in natural treatment, and Armour is natural."


"Hi I wanted to give another update. My last update was on March 22nd. Today made 5 weeks and 3 days on victoza and I am down 26lbs. I'm still eating healthy, hardly any appetite and haven't started any kind of exercise program yet. I have had no side effects other then light heartburn that i take an over the counter medication for. I have to say I am pleased so far with my results and look forward to the future."


"Just started - took only one.. it may be too hard to say its not working but I am still in pain! ?? So not sure about this time release / is it better??"


"Found the brand name was by far more effective than generic alprazolam. I find typically I do much better with brand names than generics, depending on your co pays I'd go for the brand names, the difference in my insurance is generics are 3 and brand is 6 so it's a world of a difference to me. I felt or 'thought' the Xanax wasn't working, but realized I was on generic alprazolam and switched it, it was like night and day."


"Was placed on this medication 5 days ago in addition to being on 100 mg trazodone for insomnia. First day was amazing, placebo effect I am sure. After the first day my chest started hurting and I was sleepy and sluggish. I normally am at the gym 6 days per week. I have been once and was so weak feeling I couldn't push half the weight I normally do and it cut 20 minutes from my lifting time. The last few days I took myself off the trazodone fearing it was what was causing the problem after reading that the two medicines should not be mixed. It didn't help. I became angry and noticed stiffness in my thighs and neck. I also have been eating everything in sight. This has made me miserable very fast. I start coming off tomorrow."


"The gel helps with the pain but my stomach was a little upset, I got a mild headache and I felt very drowsy and out of it. Yes I know it's the gel but I still had side effects. I only rubbed in a small amount. I can't swear by it but I think it also caused me to have several anxiety attacks which I think are related to the woozy out of it feeling. It says it makes you dizzy on the box."


"I was prescribed Xarelto when a blood clot developed after surgery for my broken leg.  I did not notice any immediate side effects until....  I normally have 3 day, semi-light periods and they went to 7-9 days of the worst ever.  I won't go into detail.  It also caused my iron level to drop to 17!  I stayed on Xarelto for 6 months and it worked for me.  I was told Xarelto won't dissolve your clot it just thins your blood enough to prevent the clot from growing or new clots, The existing clot is absorbed into the body.  I think my hair was falling out also but that may have been from the low iron?"


"I experienced nausea, a headache, and for the first time in my life, (I'm 21) I had trouble breathing, it was pretty scary. I only had 1 dose."


"I have hemiplegic migraines and end up at the hospital about once a month.  Each time, with the exception of twice (given morphine - allergic reactions occurred), I was given a toradol cocktail through IV in the ER.  After a few minutes, the pain began to subside and I went to sleep.  I would recommend this if one is able to take it."


"Seeiously, don't be afraid of what everyone is saying on here. Eat a full meal take the medicine and then drink a large glass of water after. About 2 hours later you will have to poo maybe a few times but that is it. I took 2 500mg pills around 9pm at 11 pm I had the runs twice and now I am absolutely fine with minor gas the next day. As for the infection I had no symptoms so I don't know if it is gone as is has not been the full 7 days yet but I will be retested tested in a few weeks. "


"This pill didn't work for me. I was it for 3 months.  I spotted for several weeks (probably 6 weeks), gained weight (went from size 0 to a 4 -6) and felt depressed and suicidal. I switched back to a pill I had been on several years ago (Levora/Portia).  It's been 2.5 weeks since I switched pills and I already feel back to normal.  I'm back to size 0, mental health is normal, and no more spotting. Jolessa didn't work with my body's chemistry but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. The birth control pill is trial and error, in my opinion.  Find what works for you."


"Helped me fall asleep, but I didn't stay asleep so it had no real impact in helping my pain."


"This medication has saved my life. I've had a chronic case of major depressive disorder, clinically diagnosed and treated for over 15 years.

When I was rudely and suddenly cut off this medication due to financial issues, I became suicidal and was hospitalized after a violent suicide attempt. I had never been suicidal before. I had never before been hospitalized for depression.

Today, I'm just grateful to have a better doctor. I'm very happy and proud to have a full year recovered from that horrible, tragic time a year ago when I was denied access to Wellbutrin."


"I've been on Tivicay for about 5 months now.   I have more energy and no common side effects except for two very important ones to me.

The first one is the "wasted look" on my face.  I began to notice this a about month a go.  My cheeks have becomes more hollow, I'm terrified to think what they'll look like a year or two from now.  I just don't want to be prejudice against for having HIV.

The second problem is my liver.  My recent blood test showns that it's 50% above normal.  I don't drink, smoke, I don't know what to do now.  I don't want to end up having to go to dialysis weekly."


"I am almost 24 and have been on pristiq for about 5 weeks. I am now up to 100 mg but started at 50. I have no negative side effects besides maybe a light headache. I have been on over 10 anti-depressents in the past with nothing but bad side effects and had sworn them off 6 years ago. Nothing worked for my anxiety and depression in the past besides of course my take as needed klonopin. Pristig has been good. No side effects or appetite increase. I am also going through an extremely tough and stressful time in life at this point and once I was upped to 100 mg, I have noticed an increase in my mood positively. Like I said, I had sworn off meds for years, but I feel like this one may be working. Give it a try and work with your doctor"


"I began taking cymbalta six weeks ago for generalized anxiety disorder.  Although the initial side effects of disrupted sleep was difficult, it disappeared after about three weeks.  I began on 30 mg and increased to 60 mg after one week.  The results have been incredible.  For the first time ever, I can sit quietly without a million thoughts running through my head.  I no longer feel "stuck" on certain thoughts.  I feel calmer, more relaxed and happier.  I also find that my thinking is very clear.  Overall, feeling very, very good.  Highly recommend cymbalta."


"All I can say is relax ladies! It has over a 95% success rate. I had unprotected sex while I was ovulating and took the pill about 10 hours later. No side effects whatsoever for almost 2 weeks (Mind you I'm well above the "weight limit" for the pill). Then, my boobs started hurting so bad I couldn't bare it. I even had some spotting which freaked me out! It really messes with you, but in the end, I got my period! The longest 3 weeks, but it worked!"


"On Forteo for 7 weeks now.  Saw a Rheumologist who did a bone density  told me that I was at high risk especially for wrist fracture due to low bone density. Said my spine looked ok. Said I needed Forteo for 2 years the osteoporosis was so bad.  Since starting Forteo I feel extreme fatigue all the time.  Also feel muscle weakness, can't  keep up with my light exercise routine.  Also have had multiple aches and pains in my joints and long bones of arms and legs. Feel deep in the bone, not  muscle.  Pain seems to migrate from one bone or joint to the other since starting
Forteo.  Redness, and bruising at injection site. Worst symptom fatigue. May have to stop Forteo"


"I took Cialis for the first time four days ago and have had nasal congestion and flu like symptoms."


"The first day it caused me very bad nausea. However I think it's because I had to take 2 pills on the first day per the instructions. On the 2nd day I had a bit of diarrhea but the nausea went away. I learned that I had to eat a lot to get my stomach full in order not to feel the nausea. Overall, this medicine worked in clearing up my sinus infection. I feel that on the 3rd day the medicine did its job and I started showing much improvement. (My fever had gone away after the first dose of medicine.)"


"Vyvanse has changed my life in the best way! It's almost like a motivation pill.  I can spend 12 hours in the library at a time studying, with little distractions. I made a 4.0 my first semester of college. I used to always want to work hard and study but could never quite pull it together, and with Vyvanse I can! The only downside is the dehydration. Remember to drink lots of water or you will get headaches!"


"Kills diverticulitis quick for me, typically by the 3rd or 4th dose."


"My pain management doc has me on time release morphine for spinal injuries because other modalities have not worked. Of course, I have severe constipation. Was given samples of Movantik. I took one pill and within one half hour, had severe cramping and within one hour, total diarrhea. Also had some withdrawal symptoms. I waited a few days, became constipated again and thought I would try it again. Same effect again except this time, I am three days out from taking the Movantik and I am still experiencing withdrawal symptoms...nervousness, runny nose, anxiety, headache and nausea. I have reported the adverse reactions to my doc and will be reporting them to the FDA as well. I am a 67 year old male."


"My fiancé started this and within a day the worst experience ever. She is a zombie I can't talk to her. Tonight she wrecked our car with our baby inside, lost her phone drove off made it home and 2 hours later when I finally found her she acted like nothing happened. I have never seen her so low and completely out of it. She falls asleep walking"


"I started this drug about two weeks ago. I was having a sudden intense depression. I had been taking Wellbutrin 300 mg and Paxil 20 mg. My psych suggested raising me up to 40 mg on Paxil but I didn't like the sexual side effects. So he suggested switching to Viibryd. He gave me a starter pack to use transition. I haven't had any of the mentioned side effects until the last 3 nights. My sleep has been very poor. Hard to fall asleep and waking up during the night. Even with a small dose of Ativan on two of the nights. I am set to go up to 40 mg today but I might stay on 20 mg until I can talk with him on Monday. Overall my mood has been better (until this morning. Not sleeping gets me fearful of another depressive episode)."


"I've been taking cialis for a year and have had no side affects from taking it, my wife loves how it works!"


"I used this medication during the last school year, but it didn't help me much. My grades were still failing and I had no appetite. I was also very depressed. I have been off it for a while now, and my grades have significantly improved compared to what they were."


"Started using Micardis HCT 40mg only 3 days ago, as an initial treatment for high blood pressure. No drastic side effects yet, except for slight dizziness, and abdominal pain related to gas (once). I am worried about sexual issues, since there are lots of reports going around saying that Micardis may hamper erectile function. Other reports say exactly the opposite!  Will have to test this on a long-time basis. All in all, seems pretty good."


"I suffer from debilitating panic attacks. Just 10 mg of Paxil works wonders. I've tried almost every SSRI out there, but Paxil is the only one that works. Nothing else can touch my panic."


"This is a good drug for those who don't have a lot of pain, for me it is way to weak to stop the pulsating pain in my lower back, and my left leg. I have had these pains since 1987, but didn't start taking pain medication before 2000, when I couldn't stand the pain anymore. A lot of doctors says tramadol is a wonder drug- yes maybe it is, but not for those who are in real pain. As for me the best way to get control of my pain is sadly the old codeine based drugs."


"While the patch made it possible for me to sail the Caribbean with no motion sickness ( I wore it for 4 days) when I removed it I experienced severe blurred vision, felt dizzy and nauseous and weak and could hardly stand! This drug is poison"


"I am 11 days into my diet/contrave. i have lost 13 pounds. the only side affect i have experienced is dry lips. Love it! i am only at two pills a day. i dont have the cravings i used to have. With the prescription card you get when you sign up.. brought my prescription cost to $70 a month. Which i have already saved in food! I was a donut and soda morning person. No longer feel the need for the sweets or soda! Also don't use the vending machines at work. Huge Savings!"


"I had no side effects with this medicine. I was able to enjoy my vacation thanks to it. I asked my doctor when I returned and she was happy to prescribe it for me.  I'm very glad I had it."


"I feel better since switching to Klonopin."


"I've been trying to find the right birth control for me for about 3 years now and this is by far my favorite! I've been on it for three months and it's helped me a lot with my cramps, I barely even have any, and when I do they are very manageable. I didn't gain any weight and I didn't have any breakouts. I did have some mood swings in the first month but by the second month I didn't have any. I did have a little breakthrough bleeding the first month but that only lasted about two days. I just finished my third pack and I have to say, it's amazing. I didn't have any cramps and I also didn't have a period! YAY! It's a keeper."


"I've always had occasional breakouts, however when I turned 26 my skin began breaking out an insane amount I finally broke down and went to a dermatologist. He finally prescribed epiduo after other failed treatments. Immediately I noticed a difference in my skin the texture and appearance but I was still having breakouts. It also burned a ton for the first few months. In 2-3 months of using I noticed less breakouts and now in month 5 I have zero acne. This product does cause redness, burning and drying (only on acne spots, it softens and hydrates other areas).  Overall I would 100% reccomend, just be patient. I saw it working even though the results weren't immediate."


Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"I am surprised that a pain management specialist would give this drug as a first choice.  The entire Triptan line starting with the first drug exclusively for migraine headaches, Imitrex, is available for migraine headaches.  Any Triptan that is administered and results are felt within 15-20 minutes, also prove that the headache is a migraine.  Headache epidemiology is quite complex and the migraine may be masking a tension headache or vice versa.  Fioricet with codeine has a place in tension headaches, but not really in most true migraines.  I take this drug, or another like it, after I take Maxalt (one of the triptan drugs), if there is still pain left after the Maxalt has relieved the migraine aspect of the headache. In that case it is a 10."


"I am 18 years old and I started this birth control almost a year ago. I was on a higher dosage bc but switched to this one because I was getting bad side effects with the other. Although I didn't get pregnant, I wasn't completely satisfied. It did clear up the acne I had before I started using this bc. But I do have a way lower sex drive, I hardly want to have sex anymore. Not only that, I haven't had a period in the last 5 months I have been on this birth control. I had consistent periods at the beginning, for 3 days and lighter bleeding than I had before. But lately I have had spotting during any week of the month instead of during my off week. I also cant take other medication, it causes spotting if I do."


"So I am a 18 year old girl who honestly frequently is not on time with each and every pill. I stared taking seasonique on November 1st, 2015 because I have heavy bleeding when my periods occur. Since that day I have bled (a little lighter than normally but nothing too significant) until this day (December 7th, 2015) which is a MONTH AND A WEEK OF BLEEDING. I now have anemia from bleeding for so long. I do not recommend  this birth control pill due to my horrible experience with it."


"I am on day 6 of this medicine and I still feel horrible. The body aches are gone (thank goodness), but everything else still exists. I'm still extremely tired and nauseous and I have been coughing uncontrollably, sneezing, runny nose etc. I can not stand more than a min without having to lay down.  I feel like I wasted $50.00. I was so excited to get this drug to offer me some relief."


"I have been taking Pristiq for 1 week. 43y Male. First time treating depression. I could "feel" a difference within hours. Hard to believe maybe, but it was a slight improvement. Every day (EVERY SINGLE DAY) has been better than the one before. It is gradual, but VERY noticeable. My wife says "you are coming back" and my son says "thank you for not freaking out so much" and my co-workers are noticing. I even told a joke in a crowd this week (instead of just feeling like I want to leave and be alone) - I am AMAZED. I had sweats and some minor side effects in the first 4 days, but they are completely gone. I am so thankful for this medication. Thank you to the scientists who developed this. You are changing my life for the better!"


"My relief from night sweats was totally unexpected. I was prescribed Gabapentin, Valacyclovir and Prednisone for my first shingles outbreak (OMG - the pain). I constantly evaluated my symptoms and side effects for improvement or anything weird. After four days it occurred to me I had not had any night sweats (I don't know exactly when they stopped, because this was something I wasn't monitoring). I have had night sweats for years and always sleep with a fan beside my bed.  So when I noticed no night sweats, I looked up all the medications to see if they affected night sweats. I checked Gabapentin last and was SHOCKED to see its association - and then I hit this forum. It was prescribed for nerve pain, but this side effect for me is AWESOME."


"The usual flu symptoms. Tamiflu cut out everything but some coughing after 12-24 hours. Felt like a miracle."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my second colonoscopy. First one was 2 years ago, it wasn't suprep - it was horrible that I was not totally cleaned out. This time I had suprep. Not bad because I read the reviews first before going into it. I am 56, 4'10. The very cold water helped a lot - so with the lemon. I didn't drink the 16 oz at once. I did 4 oz every 15 minutes. That was easy - and it did its job. The second dose I started to gag, but luckily, didn't throw up. When it became harder for me, I did 2 oz every 10 minutes. The last 4 oz I didn't drink because I was thoroughly cleaned out - poop (sorry!) looked like pee - yellowish. During colonoscopy (1/15), doc said I was very clean (yay!). She did find 2 flat polyps and I will see her in 2 weeks"


"I am a pre-diabetic. I have been taking Victoza for about 2 weeks. This is amazing! I am never hungry. I take it in the afternoon and the nausea seemed to disappear.  When I eat, it's small meals (very small) and I don't have the urge to snack at night!  I feel like I had lap band surgery or something. I hope it keeps working like it is now."


"I had a serious back injury November 5th yr 2000. I have had all types of aquatic therapy physical therapy, stimulation therapy and multiple types of different pain and muscle relaxers. after only being on Belbuca for less than a month it's the first time I can get up in the morning without help and am able to tie my own shoe laces. This medicine is a miracle for me and the most surprising thing is there are no side affects. Love tying my own shoe laces again!!!!"


"Started taking about 3 mths ago. I get wonderful deep restful sleep. No drowsiness in the morning. Only draw back is it takes a bit to kick in about 1-2 hours."


"This medicine my doctors have prescribed for me is almost a miracle drug I hope that my new psychiatrist keeps giving me Trazodone Hydrochloride I have been taking this med for ten years and it works at about 400 to 600mg a day"


"I have had severe constipation all my life. Was taking over the counter laxatives daily to go too the bathroom so I decided to talk to my Dr. about prescription laxative, she gave me Linzess. Well I have been on Linzess for a week now. Mornings are such a breeze. I take Linzess 145mg a half hour before meal and have a elimination with in 2 hours or less. This medicine is a miracle for me."


"Caused hair loss."


"me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke, we didn't know it broke until we were done. i in return started freaking out and ran to cvs to get plan b, i took it an hour after the unprotected sex. (aug 31) the next few days i started having minor back pains/ lower abdomen cramps/headaches and intense mood swings. but surely 5 days later i woke up to my period, 2 weeks early in fact. plan b works wonders, now on the path to get birth control I'm only 16 so it truly saved my life"


"Only been on Epclusa for a week.  Super fatigued an hour after taking med then much better full of energy but lost most of my morning.  Changed to night time but got headaches.  Back to taking in the am but about 9 pm I hit a wall of tired—like someone slipped me something to make me pass out.
I know I need to nap more but my job won’t allow it so I’ll take it at 7am work my butt off then pass out at 9—not a bad idea anyway for daily living.
Diagnosed 2 years ago but know I’ve had Hep C since the 80’s.....more to come."


"This drug made me feel super high. I felt like I was on meth, couldn't sleep and felt to intoxicated to drive. Quit after a few days."


"17 days, down 15 pounds.
Works great.. not hungry and feel full fast"


"I was prescribed Macrobid in a third world country by an urgent care doctor.  So I'm not sure if or how it might differ from the US formulation.  I experienced absolutely no negative side effects.  Not even fatigue.  However, the pain and discomfort from the UTI returns right around the time I need to take my next pill (2x daily for 7 days).  After I take the pill, the pain goes away.  But after finishing all of my prescribed Macrobid, I still have some discomfort so I feel as though it did not clear up the infection."


"Hello all,..writing again today as there isn't enough space. The price tag is steep for me but worth every penny. This stuff works...I have had no side effects and I don't even think about going to the fridge. I am so excited about this and can't wait to see how much I will lose. I tipped in at 266 lbs and I will let you all know how I make out when I see my dr. Where has this been all my life? Hats off to the lab and smart people that invented this product....it should be available to everyone as it will save lots of people from getting diabetes and other diseases related to being over weight and obese."


"I truly wanted to love Vyvanse. I have struggled with securing a stimulant prescription ever since I was diagnosed with inattentive type ADHD. I've read everything out there on Vyvanse and was so excited when my new doctor prescribed it for me. Also, I'm so used to waiting for drugs to start working (SSRIs mainly) that I kept waiting to write this review. What it's come down to is this: I really just don't know if Vyvanse works for me. I haven't noticed any significant changes at all. The things I have noticed are small and very possibly coincidental. I am currently taking 20mg, which I know is a relatively low dose, so I tried taking 40mg one day and felt like I wanted to die (nausea, anxiety, etc)."


"I found it to have horrible side effects that caused me to have to take several other meds to deal with the side effects i.e. Jaw pain, nerve pain in legs , site pain, migraines , dizziness, nausea , confusion and  depression. I did find my chronic cough was almost completely gone and I was starting to be able to walk further . I stopped after 1 month because the side effects were unbearable"


"Been on Paxil for about a month and I feel great...I'm on 20 MG but may need to go higher I'm not  at 100%"


"I am a veteran and also retired from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. I have been using inhalers since 1986. I have to tell you,  this is one of the most difficult inhalers to use. It takes two good hands to use. Think about all the Veterans returning from combat with missing upper and or lower extremities. Think about going back to the drawing board."


"After severe swelling of my knee, my doctor decided that I was allergic to the stuff. Of course this was AFTER he put all three shots in. I haven't been able to work as an ICU nurse for 3 months due to complications. I now have had to have surgery to remove the stuff from my knee. It has lead to a sed rate of 56 (normal is 30) and swelling of the joints in my hands. I would not recommend this to anyone."


"I had unprotected sex on the 17th this month and took the Ella pill 44 hours later. I felt so sick for the first 2 days I couldn't get off the sofa, had severe bloating next few days I was nauseous and vomited a fair few times still am occasionally vomiting 12 days on, I'm now 13 days in and still having symptoms e.g. cramping and back ache mainly on the left side of my abdomen, headaches, heartburn, acid reflux. Also this pill is like an abortion, if you did have a fertilised egg which in my opinion is when pregnancy begins it stops it from attaching therefore causing abortion. Worst pill I've ever taken in my life. I'm due  in 4 days and even though I don't think I'm pregnant the effects it's had on me have been horrendous. Use with caution"


"I have been on Belviq 4 1/2 months and I have lost 61 pds. I have dropped down to 1 pill now because I do not want to get addicted to them. I did not give 10 stars because I want to make sure I do not get any long term side effects first. But Thanks Belviq I went from 320 to 258 and I feel so much better. I wish it was cheaper though."


"I'm here for the same issues as others, cheating partner and an unfortunate experience as a result.  Already horrified, I read these reviews and wanted to cry even more.    Eating a starchy meal was very good advice. I ate a small bowl of potato salad, drink 16 ounces of water and took the medication.   It did make me tired so I napped periodically throughout the day.   I ate a small bowl of pasta in the early evening and drink a little more water.   Other than mild fatigue and mild cramping at night, I did not have any of the horrible symptoms  that were shared here.  Hopefully others have a like experience but if  I had a severe reaction I would call my doctor right away."


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"Darvocet has been helping me with back and fibromyalgia pain for many years. I take it sparingly and only when absolutely necessary. It has minimal side effects and since I take it only at bedtime, I do not have drowsiness in the morning. I sleep well and have lessened pain for about 2 - 3 hrs in the morning. I am lost without this help. My md gave me ultram which does not help and causes dizziness in the morning. Everyone is different."


"We rescued a kitty that had ringworm. And because of it my daughter got it. 88 of them, I got 12 of them myself. the Doctor said to use Oxistat cream and we have now been on it for two weeks, and a lot of them have gone away. It was very important to mark them all from the beginning to keep track of them even if they were no longer visible, so I can keep putting Oxistat for at least 1 month. If anyone out there is experiencing something similar I do recommend this cream, take a deep breath and be consistent."


"Works very well when I use it to prevent sensation of stiffness/pain in the back when playing tennis.  Effect may not last for the full 8 hours (more like 5 to 6 hours).  Generally use it in conjunction with Naproxen and Acetaminophen.

Do not use it other times even though I experience effects of degenerative disc disease in the lumbar region chronically."


"I have been taking topamax for 2 months to help prevent severe daily migraines w/ Aura it has helped me tremendously. I did lose 6 lbs the 1st week. Mainly due to diarrhea & lack of appetite. I almost gave up on taking it because of the stomach cramps I was getting but they subsided after the 1st week. I have changed a lot about my lifestyle since taking topamax so I don't know how much of my weight loss can be attributed to the drug itself but I definitely have lost weight 12 lbs & don't crave sugar. I stopped drinking soda over a yr ago so I don't know if it tastes different now. I do want water more than anything, which is fine. It does make you drowsy/foggy but I take my dose at bedtime, I do get weird tingles a few times a day in hands"


"This is definitely birth control... Not because it will stop you from having a baby, oh no, but it's the fact that I had my period for 3 1/2 weeks out of two months. Usually my period would last for about 8-10 days out of two months, so..."


"A wonder drug. I have been fortunate to experience limited side effects. Twenty to thirty mg every other day has produced increased energy, easier breathing, and increased the red blood cell count significantly."


"I did have some nausea while getting up to the max dosage, and may still have some if I take it on an empty stomach, but it is worth it to me.  I have more energy and more self-control.  I lost 22 pounds, which is 13% of my body fat.  The medicine is pricey, but you cannot put a price on that in my opinion!"


"I normally suffered with occasional constipation.  Sometimes I cried I when I can't go. One night I was watching TV and I saw this advertisement about Linzess, immediately I started doing some research about it and to my surprise I didn't know that so much folks suffered from constipation like I do. I went up my Doc and asked her to prescribed it for me. I just picked it up from the pharmacy yesterday and the instructions say to take on an empty stomach.  I took it first thing this morning around 8:00 am and I just have my first Bowel Motion in 4 days. Time is now 9:00pm. Thanks to Linzess."


"Do not take Adderall if high blood pressure runs in your family. Be especially careful not to take it if you have high blood pressure already. I had normal blood pressure until I started taking Adderall. Ever since, my blood pressure has been at least 130/80, and I have measured it at 162/88 while on the drug. I am a 20 year old male, and my dad has hypertension, which is where this incredible susceptibility comes from. I stopped taking it but I still have high readings, which only started when I began taking Adderall. Do yourself a big favor and harangue your doctors about Adderall if you or your family has a history of high blood pressure. You don't want to end up on BP meds."


"Worked great and am able to continue as normal now !"


"Very powerful med. Doc prescribed for my sinus infection.  Major dizziness within half hour of taking the meds. It stays for about 5 hours. Congestion does clear up really fast. However I took it at night for the first dose and could not sleep the whole night. The 2nd day till today (5th), I took them after lunch and rested. The dizziness is overpowering. I literally can't function but I can sleep at night 2nd day onwards tho it takes slightly longer than usual to doze off. Happy today is my last day and I will probably never want to take this again if I can help it."


"My problem was waking very early (eg 3.30) and slight depression and anxiety. This drug has been very effective with no side effects. I only need 10mg and only take it occasionally if I have recurrence of symptoms - it is still effective."


"Absolutely did not work for me.  I tried it in lieu of Dalmane & a combo of Dalmane (30 mg), Gabapentin (600 mg) & 15 mg Remeron (VERY careful re:  Weight Gain Side Effect, gained 20 lbs in short order), dramatically increases your appetite for Carbs & Sugars & overall appetite (what they don't tell you is that they give this to patients in the hospital who won't eat to increase their appetite)"


"Been on this for going on 15 years now. It has worked so well for me that I haven't even bothered to try the newer things out there. I very rarely have to take more than one even after taking it for this length of time."


"Hello all I'm 26 years old I been smoking since I was 18, idk why or how just picked it up to look kool, now at 26 after many chest pains anxiety attacks and stomach aches and I know 100000% it was me smoking which was causing me all those things!  It's been now 1 full week and after many nicotine gums hookah pens all of that I can honestly say this Patch is a blessing ! I have not had anxiety from not smoking not one chest pain this patch is amazing !! Works wonders I started on step 2! I highly recommend this to anybody who wants to stop smoking! It's also will power everybody ! Good luck save your body while you can!"


"i had it put in yesterday morning. didnt hurt a bit just became very dizzy after insertion and needed to sit dow, felt cramps but ibuprofen helped to eliminate that, had some bleeding yesterday, today just some brown spotting. too soon to tell, hopefully the spotting will stop soon and periods all together. I feel like my lower pelvis is a little inflamed or something is in there, but maybe its the cramps... I have reduced ibuprofen mh only taking 200 mg, hope to not have to take any tomorrow."


"Medicine appears to be working. On my second day, I have no heartburn.  I am a little concerned about my headache that I have had all day today. I am hoping that this is but a small price to pay, if my esophagus will benefit from this medicine."


"Started taking Cymbalta as a last resort for radicular sciatica pain. Had surgery, tried many medicines. Been on Cymbalta for 1.5 mos. (5 days-20 mg, 5 days - 40 mg, 1 1/2 weeks - 60 mg, 2 days- 40 mg, 2 days- 30 mg). I experienced most of the side effects (nausea, lethargy, somnolence (sleeping 18-20 hrs a day for 3 wks from that to insomnia to today's date, flatulence, constipation, tingling all over, throat pain, blurry vision, nightmares, night terrors waking in drenching sweats, profuse sweating, hair loss). This is the weirdest medicine I've taken.  Taken Fluoxetine for years with no unusual side effects or withdrawals. Reducing because of side effects of night terrors, sweats, etc. It does work for pain but the cost is high."


"I'm 50 and attributed my pain to chronic sinusitis, having had two surgeries and what seemed endless infections.  My ENT doctor recommended seeing a neurologist to determine if migraines were affecting me.  I'd have 8/9 pain 3 to 4 times a month, 4/5 pain often and 2/3 pain almost constantly. I've had it so long that I'd routinely work through it, but it's taken a toll periodically on my personal and professional lives.  I'm currently taking 30mg nightly and am virtually headache free.  It's great having relief after so long.  Research in the last five years indicates that migraines are often misdiagnosed as sinusitis also if you know someone suffering with what seems be sinus pain, have them get an opinion from a neurologist."


"I lowered my cholesterol approximately 100 points with just the minimum dose of 10mg daily."


"I love Contrave December 1st 2015 I started contrave at 289 as of this morning I weight 207! I feel amazing. The only side effect that I have had is constipation, which isn't a huge deal when you get excellent results."


"The product is wonderful. "


"Works GREAT. Take it once a day and I'm done. Cost is outrageous though."


"I have had a urinary tract infection since January and it is now March. First I was put on a Z-pak with no relief. Then I was put on Cipro. The test came back as if I hadn't taken anything. Now I am on nitrofurantoin and the symptoms have subsided. I have a headache and am tired but so what they will go away when I finish taking this. It worked great for me."


"Doc told me I had bronchitis, first time on Biaxin, after two days still have the bitter taste in the mouth, sleeping like crazy, increased heart rate, but overall medicine seems to be working great after two days, good alternative to amoxicillin."


"I'v been taking Paxil for almost a year now for depression and anxiety.  I used to have panic attacks almost everyday.  After being on Paxil for a few months I stopped having any panic attacks.  The only problem I have is that I sleep too much and seem to have gained some weight.  If I forget to take my medication I start crying a lot.  Overall I feel normal while taking Paxil.  I still cry and feel sad sometime but not in excess."


"Just finished my sixth round of chemo treatment.  I had Follicular B Cell Lymphoma.  One on my right shoulder, one on in my neck and two on my chest.  After fourth round and a PET scan, Doctor diagnosed me as being in 100% remission.  I will do more research on the Rituxan  maintenance program recommended by my Oncologist.  I had a reaction to the Rituxan my first treatment but did not have any other problems with the medicine.  Highly recommended"


"(54) yr old male: Metformin worked very quickly to lower my blood glucose levels from almost 400 to progressively down to avg of 130 within 10 days.  My only complaint is the side effect of very noticeable BLURRED vision and soreness around my eyes. I have always been blessed to have 20/20 vision so this is not something I am used to. I am willing to deal with this side effect as long as my glucose levels are back to normal. As we all know, a lifestyle change with regard to diet and exercise is a MUST. My situation was a "wake up call" and my plans are to eventually be weaned off Metformin within 6 months. Be encouraged and don't give up. "


"This medicine is good if you can get pass the side effects. I was sick, dizzy, felt like throwing up, felt like I was on a ship moving fast, or like car sickness. I went to see a dentist and he told me how best to take the medicine. Take Dramamine 30 minutes before, make sure to lay down, don't get in the car and do not watch TV. Everything he told me was right."


"Wonderful, works in about one hour."


"Who turned the lights on?! Oh hey Deplin, it's you! This oddly classified medical food has been a welcomed step towards victory I've needed far too long, and I'm only taking the Rx for about a month..This is nothing like anything I've taken-I have Bipolar 1 & have had a slippery disaster with any and all antidepressants and have just glided along life with mood stabilizers and atypicals. I have energy, but I'm in no way jittery or hyper and I sleep like a baby. I have tons of focus & can work more effectively and efficiently, not many at a manic pace-just really focused. I found a part of myself I lost, self-esteem and confidence. When I say or act I say it like I mean it & it's well presented. Don' t hesitate to try it"


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"Hodgkin's lymphoma , had five nuelasta shots to date...each time it takes longer to kick in ... Now at eight days after the shot for it to start working.  I spend about 36 hours with terrible bone pain, fever the whole time, flu symptoms...each time, but I am always neutropenia at my nadir (7 days) and then when it kicks in, counts go way up.  Take Claritan and Tylenol for pain/fever, but it is hard to feel like it is helping..."


"My Asthma and Allergist, prescribed this for me when continued use of Flonase was giving me nose bleeds. I took it the next day and never have again. I could not get the taste out of my mouth for half an hour no matter I ate or drank to get it to go away. I have a bad cold right now and the Flonase isn't doing very well, I'm considering trying the Astelin again but I don't know if the taste is worth it."


"I had a night where I did not think and realized I needed to get a Plan B pill about 12-13 hours (basically the next morning). I took it as directed and with food and it said I would get my period within a week. I was due for my period 3 weeks after this incident so I was like ok let's see what happens.  I want to share that if you are feeling  horny at times about a week and a half after your period ends, you are ovulating and if you have sex while ovulating and they do their thing in you, you are most likely going to end up in that 5%. I am currently 6 weeks pregnant and that was the only sex I had in the last 3 months so thank you Plan B for having me waste $50 and now have to undergo this unwanted pregnancy."


"Post op from full hystorectomy due to cancer and I developed a massive bacterial lung infection. Lowered immunities from cancer naturally meant I was placed on mega dose antibiotics, and suffered a minor internal yeast infection from it. Was given the three day generic script (store brand top care). Fine upon cream insertion, didn't suffer from external pain or itching so no need to apply the external cream. Laid down, seepage of the cream started to occur and then massive itching ensued. Itching was helped by removing what seepage I could get rid of, but not gone completely. Never had this issue with the monostat three day brand treatment. Will NEVER use this generic again."


"Smoked for 40+ years. Tried all the patches, vitamin B shots, hypnosis all of which did not work. Took Zyban as soon as it was available by prescription and both my wife and myself quite smoking in less than a week. Final smoke was on September 1998."


"I had this is for 3 and a half years the first time , for the first year and a half my weight was fairly ok but after that the pounds started to add on I took it out and started on the injection and the weight fell off me (2 and a half stone) ..after being on that over 2 years I decided to go back on the bar thinking long term protection and hopefully the side effects won't be the same, I now have it in nearly 2 years and it's happened again I gained 2 stone again so I'm now getting it out next month even tho Its still valid for another year and I would never ever get it in again or recommend it to anyone ..even tho the protection is very good the side effects are horrendous"


"I have been on Avapro about a week and do not really have any noticeable side effects. Beta blockers are much worse for making you tired. Avapro seems to have helped my blood pressure a little but not as much as my beta blockers.  The only thing I noticed is a dry cough by I am not sure if that is the Avapro or allergies.  I take 100 mg of CO-Q10 once a day and that has helped with the side effects of the beta blockers and it may be helping me not see side effects of Avapro, for anyone who feels fatigue and takes blood pressure medication, try CO-Q10, its got low risk for side effects and tends to helps to bring back energy level that are partially caused by depleted CO-Q10 when you take blood pressure medication."


"I have suffered with Migraines since childhood.  Missed days of school and eventually days of work.  I've been put on every medication doctors could think of and spent quite a bit of time in ER's due to chronic migraines. Finally, I switched doctors due to a move and was prescribed Relpax.  This stuff is absolutely AMAZING! I prefer the 40mg dose and it takes care of my migraine within 20 minutes."


"Cleared my skin fast although I had to discontinue it after about a week or so as it was making me feel very nauseous, I also got very itchy. However within a few days the acne was back with vengeance! I started taking them again in desperation and found that when I took them earlier in the day (before my usual 8oclock mark) I no longer felt nauseous and the itching isn't as bad but its a small price to pay for clearer skin!"


"I've been on this drug for the past three years. Originally started at the smallest dose and eventually ended up at the highest dose of 300 (and something) within the first year and a half of being on it. It had reached a stage where my psychiatrist was discussing adding another drug to the mix to make the Venlafaxine work better. Before I could start the other drug as well, I fell pregnant and went cold turkey. I was persuaded to go back onto Venlafaxine and 8 months later I've shot up from the lowest to the highest dosage. It's not a case of becoming immune to the drug. For those who experienced great results that tethered out, you're not crazy. Venlafaxine has a tendency to plateau. It's not you, it's the drug."


"I started Tri-Sprintec a month ago, not by choice but because that was the only thing the health department had in their inventory.  The nurse told me it was exactly the same as the other pills. I could definitely tell a difference in myself though just after starting them! My emotions were out of control and I kept going into deep depression mode! My appetite was pretty much gone too so I wasn't eating. A good tip is to keep a journal once you start a new pill so you can keep track of break downs, mood swings and how often they're happening. I had a break down at work, crying in front of my boss and everything.  I decided to stop the pill and since then I've felt great. "


"The insertion of the iud was painful.  Afterward I experienced cramping & spotting for 2 days.  About a week later I experienced acne.  Luckily I have teens and I use their acne gel.  A few weeks later my right foot and ankle was swollen.  I used ice, elevate my foot and when that didn't work I went to the Doctor.  The X-ray didn't show anything wrong.  My ankle hurt in I small area and it was difficult to walk without limping.  I began reading reviews about iud side effects and sure enough a swollen ankle is a side effect.  I had to purchase an ankle wrap to ease the pain.  I had the iud inserted 3/15 for irregular bleeding due to peri menopause.  I'm going to Try to keep it as long as I can hoping the swelling will completely go away soon"


"Good stuff. Kept me awake for the first few nights, but it was well worth it. None of the other side effects,  just didn't want to smoke, mostly because I believe part of what this medicine does is makes cigarettes taste like yucky! My girlfriend still smoke's, and while I was taking it I couldn't be around when she was smoking, the smell almost made me sick."


"I changed to this birth control at the advice of my gyn to try to treat my menstrual migraine headaches after being on tri-sprintec for almost 10 years. It did what birth control is supposed to do;prevented pregnancy and regulated my period but the side effects were AWFUL! I gained over 20 pounds in less than 6 months, had really really bad mood swings, and the medicine caused me to have bad headaches and migraines at least once a week. Even with dieting and exercise the weight isn't coming off and it's so frustrating. I never had these problems in my 10 years prior on birth control. It has gotten to the point now that I  have discontinued the medication because of the side effects. I hope others have better luck than I did!"


"I have only been taking this for about a week and have been experiencing very severe stomach pains and diarrhea. However I think it could just be cleaning out my system? Still, vitamins are about the only weight loss option I have as it is the only one that truly works. I have been far less munchy so I think this is good."


"I have had insomnia since I was a small child. I have PTSD and severe anxiety this is the only medication I have tried that truly makes me get 7 plus hours of sleep and I wake up feeling wonderful."


"Xeljanz XR is the first medication to truly give me relief.  I has allowed me to live somewhat of a normal life!  None of the biologics worked and methotrexate was a bust with lots of side effects.  I've been on it for 9 months and an very happy."


"I started taking this on Feb 9, 2017. It is now April 8, 2017.  Two months on this medicine I have lost 18 pounds with 11 pounds going in the first 4 weeks.  At first I only took half what I was prescribed which is 2 pills three times a day.  On the 4th day I was sooooo hungry I went ahead and ate a bunch of junk food, but it still wasn't what I normally ate.  It has decreased my desire to eat everything I see all the time and all but killed my insatiable hunger.
I have been overweight starting in 2001.  I am barely 5 foot tall and weighing 209 pounds is just bad. I have thyroid disease and arthritis along with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.  Most days it is a chore to go from my bed to the chair downstairs. This is helping me."


"This medicine changed my life.  I call it my miracle drug.  If it weren't for this drug I would never have made it back to the person I used to be before the diagnosis.  I'm only 19 years old but it's made such a huge impact on my life during the 4 years I have been taking it. I don't have to worry anymore if I will ever be like I was before.  This drug works and without it who knows where I'd be today."


"I have been on Paxil for 10 years now.  I maxed out on the dosage at 60mg/day.  It served me well and improved my anxiety symptoms. Having gotten married 2 months ago, and anticipating getting pregnant, I began to wean myself off.  I went from 60mg/day to 40, then to 20, then 10, and now 5mg/day.  Each time I started to feel better and adjusted to the lower dose, I lowered it again.  The withdrawals have been awful.  I have been so sick for the last several weeks.  Nauseous, dizzy, insomnia, "zaps", no appetite, no energy.  Now at 5mg/day, I feel better.  The withdrawals are now quite tolerable.  My next step is 2.5mg/day, then done."


"I am starting my third week on Belviq..  I am down almost 7 lbs. side effects at first were feeling very tired, feeling cold, and dry mouth. I still seem to have low energy and can't seem to exercise with the strength I had before.  None are bad enough to quit at this point. It has totally diminished my appetite and craving for carbs. That alone is worth the $200/mo I am currently paying."


"I'm 21 and I've started taking Trinessa on March 20th and its been working great! No pregnancy scare which I love! One big flaw it did have on me was when I got my period on the first of April which I had it for 2 whole weeks! The first week was super duper heavy and I've never gotten it like this before. This is the first birth control I taken so after 3 kids Trinessa is working. My body is just getting use to this birth control I guess."


"Okay so before I took this I read all the reviews on here. I was frightened. So I began a 7 day process, 2 pills a day. The odor went away the 2nd day. I guess it started smelling normal. I was very pleased it didn't have that fishy smell anymore. However I still discharged and on the last day I discharged so much! The doctor and nurse said it's just cleaning everything out. Overall I was pleased. The effects I did have were diziness, headaches, abdominal pain, and somewhat nauseous. What was weird was that one day my mouth tasted what it smelled like. It smelled and tasted in my mouth like a little bit of bleach. Oh and the pills aren't that bad tasting when you get used to it."


"I've been on this pill for about 2 years now and have only had a few minor problems with side effects, which was because I forgot to take several in a row. Not only has it kept me from being pregnant, it keeps my skin mostly acne clear and my periods very short and light."


"it is effective.got a good medication.."


"I've been taking clindamycin 300 mg 3 times a day for 6 days now it was prescribed to me because I had a tooth pulled and ended up getting infected.after taking it for 2 days the swelling in my face went down and finally on day six I have no pain I have however experience some cramping in my stomach very little nothing that interrupts my daily routine and have had some nausea but doesn't last long and nothing I can't handle.other than this I've been good with it BUT.....this is only day 6 so I'll see how I feel once I've finished all the antibiotics.."


"I didn't have the worst acne in the world but after I came back from my Summer in America, I broke out all over my chest, back and face. Since I was 21, my doctor referred me to the dermatologist to go onto Accutane. In the UK health care is free so I didn't have to pay for it. I broke out really bad after two weeks but then my skin started to really clear up and I finished my course after 4 months. I don't have a single spot! I am so happy with the results and didn't notice too many side effects. I stayed on top of the dry skin/lips with Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream - I would recommend this to anyone, it's been a lifesaver!! Good luck!"


"I have only recently been suffering with underarm hyperhydrosis. It started about 4 months ago. I'm 49. It is a terribly frustrating condition that impacts your standard of living. I have just started using Hypercare. With the first application of Hypercare, my condition improved dramatically.  With the second application, I am dry all day long.  It does cause some irritation of the skin under the arm, but now I'm on my 4th day of using it and that irritation has subsided."


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"I was blown up in Iraq in May of 2008. I have lost all my bones inside my hand along with 2 inches of my femur. I have more than 17 screws running up and down my left leg. Majority of my nerves are severed throughout my leg and left arm. From my experience with Ms-Contin, it was great but slowly diminished. I was taking 60 mg twice a day. After a few months it lost its effectiveness. My doctor decided to go with Oxycontin and morphine instant release. 100mg of Oxycontin and 60mg of morphine sulfate immediate release. I was told you should switch every 3 months so you don't build tolerance."


"So I've only been on this pill for a month. Before this, I was on Yasmin for a month, and before that, I was on Junel Fe for 4 months, and before that, Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 months. I know it's still pretty early, but so far it is a great pill. On Yasmin, I was a monster. My temperament is usually very laid-back and carefree, but I was an emotional, depressed mess. After switching to Apri, it almost feels like an antidepressant for me. I'm in such a happy, good mood all the time. So far, I've only gotten sad one day the week before my period week, where I cried a little, but nothing compared to last month on Yasmin. So far no weight gain either, my skin hasn't broken out on this, and my boobs are getting bigger (plus for me, being an A cup)."


"This drug has a myriad of side effects mostly headache, lethargy and insomnia"


"My doctor put me on Cymbalta for chronic pain with Fribro/Arthritis/Bursitis/Bulging discs. I have been taking it for a week now and cant seem to shake some of the side effects.  My pain is almost completely gone and I am so thankful for that. However, my eyes are so dilated all the time that everything is blurry and I practically live in a cave.  In the 6 days I have been taking it I have lost almost 10 lbs, I am not sleeping (though they say this will get better) and during the day I am having so tired it takes everything in me to stay awake at work. My reflexes are lacking as well: I am dropping things, losing my balance and my reaction time when driving is a little sketchy. But all that aside, my pain is gone :)"


"fibromyalgia sufferer for 10 years"


"I mean I'm not pregnant but I have been bleeding for 2 weeks straight and this new period started just a week after my normal period had ended. I'll pass........."


"I have been on the patch, Xulane, for over a year and this is my second time being on it due to insurance changes. Can wear it on your upper back/arm or abdomen. I usually switch from my left/right side of my abdomen to hide it under my pants each week for 3 weeks and then remove it for my off week (my period.) It's easier knowing when I am going to start by using the stickers that come in the box each month I am able to apply to my home calendar that no one sees (then there are stickers you place on the patch so the third patch you know to call in your refill.) It's a good system but I sometimes start my period in the middle of my third patch instead of my off week. My libido is down somewhat. Doesn't always stay stuck to my body (scary.)"


"I was prescribed Drysol by my dermatologist, I was open to try anything because I deal with hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis. You can't use any deodorants with this product so that made me nervous the first application was fine but I was smelly the next day as I couldn't use deodorant. Over the course of a few days it started working more and I was sweating a lot less. However the cons are that this product is so irritating! My skin was raw to the point that when I moved my arms it hurt. You have to apply the solution at bedtime and it was to the point that I couldn't fall asleep due to the pain of the irritation. And this was after I had stopped doing daily applications and was only applying it every 2 to 3 days. overall I wouldn't recommend"


"This medicine gave me back my life.  Finally pain free after twenty years of low back pain from car accident."


"I need to take Cytotec (misoprostol) with it."


"Had a horrible cough from a cold this medicine took the cough away totally. Great prescription"


"I've been in chronic pain for YEARS..just the other day I took cymbalta..it worked the first day..unbelievable I was amazed.I read a ton of bad reviews so I was sceptical. But it worked..I dont have to take any pain meds at all.

I have fibromyalgia small fiber nuropothy degenerative disc disease osteoarthritis lupus.."


"I have been taking Prevacid for 10 years now. It had worked tremendously. I have tried to go without it but my acid reflux just gets to bad. I had two endoscopes done prior to taking Prevacid for scaring in my esophagus. Prevacid has healed my esophagus. I would definetely recommend it for anyone who suffers from GERD like myself."


"Have taken 30mg daily since mid July. Up until this week I have been very pleased at how effectively it has stopped my binge eating. However this week it has prevented me from sleeping at night for 4 nights straight. Scary. Not sure how to stop taking it safely."


"I have been on Harvoni for over 4 weeks now.  I have had my labs and am waiting on the results to determine if my HCV and viral load are detectable.   I feel fine on the medication.  A little fatigue and my appetite has decreased, but it is hard to determine if the Harvoni has caused it.  I guess I have had the Hep-c for under 2 years, because I was negative 3 years ago.  I am so happy that we have a cure.  I am wondering if my fiance has the virus, because we were not careful about our needle use at times (addiction at its finest).  We are clean now and I am on Suboxin.  I am a Navy Nurse Veteran and I am not charged for the Suboxin or the Harvoni and I am so greatful."


"At first I was skeptical because of the reviews I read... But of course I had read the reviews lol after I had already inserted the medication... I was so scared to fall asleep... I literally was waiting on the horrible experiences I've read about but thank God I didn't.... It worked great... I'm glad I bought it... Maybe you guys have had allergic reactions and didn't know.... Idc but like I said it worked wonders for me. No itching no horrid burning or swelling... Just a lot of discharge other than that it was great."


"Helped anxiety but major weight gain."


"Prescribed 30 mg/ daily for fibromyalgia pain. Kudos to those who this helps. The side effects and reaction were too much to handle. Chemical taste in mouth, dry mouth, sore throat, badly increased pain and onset of new pains that haven't subsided, trembling, migraine, intestinal cramps, vertigo, severe stoned feeling, inability to think, everything seemed "slow motion," and I had to concentrate hard to do simple tasks.  Also felt like I was in a free fall. Effects lasted two days after stopping, and the new pains haven't stopped. Not recommended if hypersensitive to medicine."


"I have OA in my knees and muscular joint pain.  I took Oxycodone for several years.  I have a T11/12 herniation and 2 lumber bulges.  The spinal issues cause my feet to burn after lying in bed for a couple hours which lead to many sleepless nights.  I was prescribed Gabapentin.  It was 90% efficient in blocking the neuropathy but caused horrible cognitive side effects.  I asked the doctor to let me try Nucynta.  Not only did it work better than the oxy on my OA and such, it was nearly as effective as the gabapentin for nerve pain.  I take Nucynta ER 50 twice daily and Nucynta IR 50 once daily if needed.  The Nucynta causes no euphoria as with the oxycodone.  I sleep 8 hours a night and no burning sensation in my feet."


"I have been using Imitrex 5mg injections for several years as an emergency migraine  abortive. While it did instantly relieve the head pain and nausea, I had to then wait out 30-45 minutes of side effects. Those side effects were: upper jaw pain, and overall body aches (like when you have the flu) such as super sensitive skin, even my hair hurt. But for a long time this was the only option available to me through insurance, and the side effects were more bearable than the migraine. But recently the injection stopped working, and I ended up having to go to the ER. Now I have been given Zomig nasal spray. I have not had a reason to try it yet, but am worried about side effects."


"I had been constipated for days due to my medications. I took 2 pills and was able to move a bowel with no pain."


"I've been on Arava for over 10 years now.  At first (following the loading dose) I was taking 20 mg daily.  I went from not being able to dress myself to being completely independent and relatively pain free.  I do have fibromyalgia, so there has been some muscle pain with that. I lost quite a bit of hair at first, but that stopped.  After 7 or 8 years I asked my doctor if I could try to taper down.  I went from 20 mg daily to 20 mg every other day.  I have mild psoriasis which flared when I cut back, but eventually it cleared up again.  After a year, my doctor decreased it to 10 mg every other day.  The psoriasis flared again, but is now gone and I am maintaining at 10 mg every other day and doing well."


"After having another Stent placed in my heart my new cardiologist tried me on generic Crestor much to my dislike. I have tried them all they all cause me extreme pain in my muscles, bones (back, legs, arms, feet etc.)heart.. Nightmares this time, confusion, headaches. Symptoms began within a few hours of taking it. He switched me to this livalo and the pain was worse.No thank you. I'll pass."


"I suffer from chronic lower back pain due to scoliosis and arthritis (42 yrs old). I also suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I take Zofran almost daily to deal with the miseries of both lower back pain and digestive issues. I still have regular bouts of vomiting, however, Zofran will stop the pain and nausea that would continue for days and land me in the hospital with an IV delivering morphine into my system to stop the cycle of vomiting, nausea, and severe pain. I love my Zofran! It makes life "livable.""


"I love Abreva! I was exposed to the virus that causes cold sores on the lip one year ago. The first time was terrible is never been through it so I didn't know what to do, but this time round I knew exactly how to handle it"


"So, I started Belviq over a week ago and so far I'm liking the results. I have lost over 10lbs in the first week and I also have noticed my cravings are very minimal.  I do get full quickly and stay full. I'm eating normal portions and healthier choices. I cannot wait to see the rest of the time. I'm also working out 3-4X a week."


"Do not base your opinion off of these reviews! It is important to remember birth control works differently for everyone. I was absolutely terrified to go on any type of birth control pill because I find myself prone to side effects with these things and was already having bad anxiety. Turns out this pill completely levelled me out. I haven't experienced any negative side effects at all except for the break through bleeding (which is why I came on this site in the first place). Besides that, nothing. Try it! I feel as though my body actually really needed this, since it seems as though it's actually levelled out my anxiety."