"I have been on Remeron for 3.5 years. I started out on 15 mg and now currently on 30mg. I have tried every sleep medication available. This is by far the best medication I have ever been on for sleep. Yes I get the ravenous hunger and it takes about 2 hours to make me sleepy. An hour after I take it is when the hunger kicks in and I eat for the entire day before bed. I have gained about 30 lbs over the time being on it, but it has now tapered off, I hope! However, for me, sleep is so important, so it's a matter of what's more important, the perfect body or being so tired and depressed due to lack of sleep. If you start watching what you eat prior to bed, which I do now and wish I knew or realized this early on, you can help keep the weight."


"I am 27 yo never had a yeast infection before. I had mild itching and some discharge, and it was worse at the front. I got a cream and all was well... then looking at the cream I noticed it's not an antifungal so I want back and got the egg insert 1 day treatment and right before bed last night put it in then went to sleep. I am legit a pretty tough cookie. The insert turned all my symptoms up 2 notches, itch, discharge, and now I have a warmth or mild burn to my entrance . I didn't actully itch myself till after the insert. I couldn't take it. Well its the next morning still got a warmth to my entrance but nothing like described above."


"I started receiving the deposit injection 6 weeks after giving birth in 2011.  I had one normal period within that first month and haven't had another since. I didn't notice any side affects during the time I received this medication. I have recently decided to start trying to conceive and skipped my last dose due 3/6/15. Today is 7/13/15.Just within the last week I have had small amounts of bloody discharge. I'm nervous about how long it is going to take my body to get back on track. I can hardly wait to have another baby!  During the time I received the deposit injection it did exactly as promised. I will be getting it again after my next pregnancy."


"side effects RARE"


"My first month on Nexplanon was fine. Then, the period started. I had a constant flow for 7 months. I became exhausted from constantly bleeding. I also experienced very strong mood swings starting a few months in - I would go from feeling perfectly fine to wanting to cry at the slightest thing and I usually couldn't shake off the negative feelings for the rest of the day. I just had this thing out after 8 months. The removal was painful and took more than half an hour, which isn't that unusual according to my doctor. A fitting end to an awful experience with this device!

I was on the pill for years before this, and never experienced the type of problems caused by the Nexplanon. I wouldn't recommend it."


"I have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about five years. It's been my one and only birth control, but can't complain. Many of my friends have had to change birth control, and I always recommend mine. It doesn't make you gain weight. Your period is very very mild. From having my period for a week with severe cramping and heavy periods, I went to three days with very little bleeding and not much cramping. I recommend it! You won't regret it!"


"First time in 8-10 years I have been able to comfortably wear dark colored shirts. I have been extremely happy with this medicine. I have a few patches on shin and elbow that won't clear, but almost everything else is gone. Also, I used to get a lot of mouth ulcers, and now those are gone too."


"At 19 I have been on Buspar, Prozac and Ativan; none of which worked. I can honestly say Clonazepam is the only medication that has ever worked for my severe GAD, SAD and panic attacks. There is always a risk of addiction with benzodiazepines, but if thats the tradeoff to be a functional adult then so be it. I would recommend this only after less habit forming treatments have been ventured."


"Been on this inhaler for a month and a half. I'm on ventolin as well. I have experienced stabbing chest pains in my heart but at the moment I was also on Prednisone 20mg 3x a day, so I stopped the breo for a couple days and the chest pains stopped. It was too much steroids in my system. I had boils on my lips, acne on face, rash on legs, breast, sore tongue, muscle cramps and now worst of all neck pain so awefull it hurts while sleeping. The good news is that it did help with my asthma. With one dose my lungs immediately open up. I only needed it every two days. The pain in neck feels like whiplash, don't think I'm going to continue using it. The pain is too unbearable."


"Let me start by saying I am 59 years old. Until now, I have not had a problem losing when I needed to.  I am not big on diet pills so I was a little hesitant at first.  The 2 week free trial helped me decide to give it a try. The first 2 weeks I lost 6 pounds.  I lost a total of 45 pounds on this medicine!! and kept it off for a year!!  I have recommended it and so far have had several friends go on it an loose weight with equal success.  You have to cut back on food intake and exercise.  I highly recommend it!!"


"Rheumatoid Arthritis for 22 years. Misdiagnosis when disease presented, 6 years of damage until correct diagnosis. Damage not able to be reversed. Taking ENBREL. I have tried REMICADE, was in trials for ORENCIA, but ENBREL seems to be the one that works better for me."


"I've used this product before, I always get yeast infections when I have to take antibiotics, but OH MY GOSH!!!! MY VAGINA IS ON FIRE I SWEAR, I cried for an hour and screamed into my pillow. I can't sleep and I have an ice pack between my legs. My stomach hurts so bad!!! This is worst then the yeast infection it's self. I really hope it works, I also hope this melatonin kicks in soon so I can just pass out. I should have just gone to the doctor because I'm in so much pain."


"This drug does work for me...I take it twice daily 2 pills morning and night..VERY EXPENSIVE is the downside"


"The past three years I used Implanon, the first version of Nexplanon, and it was rough. I had a heavy period for the entire time I was on it. It was so annoying. Once my time came up to switch, I had heard that the Nexplanon was a new and improved type of under the skin birth control. I decided that was the one I wanted, and I've been on it for about two months. I haven't had a single period! That's right, no period. I'm elated to say that. Everything has been lovely. I've lost a little weight, I haven't had any breakouts, any weird symptoms. I have been a little moody, but it's probably because my body is used to PMS. I recommend it fully."


"I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus after about 3 months of tests and suffering at the age of 14. Not long after that I had a terrible episode and had to be hospitalized. I was put on 40mg. The side effects are horrible. I got the "chipmunk cheeks" or "moon face", I lost a lot of hair, I had extra hair in weird places, I had terrible insomnia, and I had a lot of water retention. People that I knew didn't recognize me. I was then lowered too quickly off prednisone and got an even worse episode. I was put on 100mg and it was horrible! But prednisone did save my life. I have long term effects like osteopenia, lowered immunity and stomach problems. I am now 34, been on it 20 yrs! Saved my life. There were no other options when they put you on Prednisone."


"I've been on Trinessa for a few months now. I've had a positive experience, period is on time, acne is going away, no spotting, no weight gain. Slight nausea at the start of taking this pill but went away quickly. Also prevents pregnancy! I would recommend this for a no to little cost generic of Ortho Tri Cyclen."


"I wish I could say that Buspar helped me.  I was really hoping that I would have the same experience as some of the individuals here.  I think the Buspar actually made my anxiety worse. However, I didn't feel any side effects until I took it for about 2 weeks.

I had the dizziness and fatigue that many have commented on, but also the less common side effects like gastrointestinal problems, nausea, confusion, and lack of concentration.  I had to stop taking it because it was impairing me so badly.  I hope that this medication works for others but it, unfortunately, did not for me."


"Please think twice about this medication. I struggled with cystic acne from middle school until now (I'm 35).  I took Accutane and it cleared up my skin for several years. It does seem like a miracle pill and the results were impressive.  However, the side effects listed are REAL and can happen years after taking the medicine. It is not worth it.  I was diagnosed with colitis and that is way worse than having bad skin.  I wish I had never taken Accutane because now I will have to deal with stomach pain, bleeding, diarrhea and taking medication for the rest of my life."


"So much acne all over my neck and chin area. It's horrible, I feel bloated all the time. Going to stop this week, I am acne prone so this just ruined my skin that had been fine for a long time. I do not recommend this birth control for anyone."


"made my face 1000x worse than it was. I got acne where I have never gotten acne before & and my face was red itchy and swollen."


"Do not take this stuff.

I just started this a few weeks ago to treat my PCOS and it made me extremely hungry. I also became very irritable throughout my time taking it. It got to the point where the entire day I was snapping at people and it sucked. But the worst part is THE CRAMPS. two weeks into taking the pill consistently, I got my period..? and the cramps that have come along with it are a living hell. I've taken a heapof  ibuprofen throughout today and have laid here with a heating pad for 3 hours....they will not go away. Please save urself from freaking pain"


"I have a sore throat. I spray once and let it sit in the area for 20 secs then spit out. The numbing only stays for about 10 mins. Obviously the soreness starts to come back. With another spray and about 10 mins later still the numbing goes away. It says use every 2 hours if needed. I need more spraying. "


"This is the only medicine that I have taken without any side effects! I love it! After the initial 2 week period of sleepiness it wears off and does what it's supposed. I do miss my mania no lie but I know that it wasn't good for me but it takes most of my depression down and I can enjoy my life. I've been on Lamictal which did nothing for me except give me horrid night terrors, Risperdal made me lactate, and Seroquel gave me frequent urination. I was so happy after struggling with my insurance that they put me back on the Geodon. Been on it for 2 months."


"Helps Ease Tightening Of The Chest And Slows Breathing During Panic Attacks. Chewing Tabs Works Best For Me."


"I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and had a chocolate cyst which was removed 6 months ago. However excruciating pain and cramps persisted.

I was so drained all the time and attributed it to my busy schedule.

A month ago I went to the obgyn because my cramps became daily. They found a lemon size cyst on the right ovary and told me to go on Cryselle for 4 months to shrivel it. Before I could start taking it I had a horrible bout of pain, fever, nausea dizziness that felt like my endo symptoms I think my cyst burst because the persistent pain was gone. Doc said to to take Cryselle anyway.

First week,  I got a few big pimples and expected to gain weight and be moody. It did the opposite felt like my old self energetic & happy!!"


"Changed my life. Anxiety is gone, and because of that my depression. Loving life anxiety free is amazing. Can't believe I waited this long is my only regret."


"I took Antabuse for 4 months and it was wonderful. Since it does remove the option to drink, it was a huge help.  However, I did occasionally crave alcohol so what did I do?  I stopped taking it for 2 weeks so that I could drink.  It was a huge mistake and I urge anyone taking it to just, as my therapist says, "get that pill in you everyday".  Relapsing in not fun and there is the double-whammy of having to stay sober for a while before one can take it again.  Anyone who struggles with alcoholism knows that is no easy task."


"Been on Effexor for fourteen years. It makes Ocd worse and PTSD worse and my depression worse. I don't care what these negative reviews say, I am switching from this crap drug to another antidepressant. I feel fourteen years of my life have been ruined and I was lied to by the medical profession, they never told me how terrible this drug was and how it makes paranoia and OCD and PTSD worse. Oh and I can't eat oats or wheat or cheese or margarine or butter as it gives me drowsiness and unbeatable tiredness.Effexor should be banned, its ruined my life and I can't wait to come off it and go on another drug."


"I rarely get sick but by the time I left work on Thursday I had the chills and a fever of 102. Went to Patient First Walk in clinic on Friday morning because I couldn't get in to see my doctor. They confirmed I had the flu. Prescribed Tamiflu and after the 2nd dose my fever is gone and I feel close to normal. The key is catching it in the first 24-48 hours."


"I just completed my third month on Junel. At first, it made my skin experience the worst acne I have ever had in my life. I experienced tons of tiny breakouts all over my face, and cystic pimples, both things I have never seen on my face before. I decided to give it time, because many say your skin needs to get worse before it gets better; however, after three months it never did. When I would go on my placebo weeks, my skin would clear, and when I started the pill it would break out again. I would not recommend taking this medication for acne. In addition, I noticed terrible mood swings while on this medication. Many of my friends and family remarked that I was hostile at times. I felt deep depressions that I have never felt before."


"I was started off on a 10mg dose of fluoxetine and had bad nausea so my doctor switched me over to Celexa. I have been on it for a few months and it has helped, I had to be upped to a 20mg dose though. I have a really hard time getting to sleep also. But for the most part I like it. I actually found it increased my sex drive."


"My daughter (16) was prescribed Doryx 150 mg 2 x day for Lyme disease after exhausting all other antibiotics and her symptoms returned. After two doses she started to experience paranoia and anxiety. Could this be herxheimer's reaction meaning it is working (resurgence or original symptoms of Lyme disease) or is this a severe adverse reaction? "


"I've tried this drug multiple times. DIfferent things going on at different times. it is a strange drug."


"Started on 25 mg which didn't work. Taking 50 mg for 5 weeks no improvement. Need to find something else. Would not recommend."


"I've been using 5/160 for 3 months and so far they've worked for my high blood pressure with no side effects."


"I was having a hard time having an appetite and getting full fast. It has helped me now eating better, I still have my IBS attacks with this pill or without it. Does help with acid reflux severe"


"Works fantastic for me. I feel like I'm in my twenties again."


"Swelling, tingling feeling on my tongue and hives shortly after taking this product. I remember taking it for period pain in middle school and had little issues, now I must stay completely away from it."


"I was prescribed Celexa due to Anxiety, stress and depression. I initially went to the Doctor for insomnia. Went through that for 7-10 weeks. Because I was not sleeping, I started getting panic attacks at night. The Doctor prescribed Ativan for the anxiety and Ambien at night. The Ambien didn't work. So I found myself taking the Ativan only at night which seemed to help a little bit. One night I experienced a horrific panic attack after taking the Ativan. I all of a sudden started crying and just started feeling miserable. I came to realize that I am deeply depressed and I need help. Long story short. Went to the Doctor and after 10 days of being on Celexa, I truly feel better and I am averaging 6-7 hours of sleep where as 11 days ago it was only 3-4 hours."


"I have been prescribed this medicine twice now and both times is hasn't helped."


"I took Ortho Tri-Cyclen because this is what I received from the health department for free when I didn't have insurance and was a poor full time student. I was taking this for about 4 years. The best thing about it is that I never got pregnant. However, I had extremely heavy periods lasting 5-6 days until it was finished completely; painful cramps, spotting lightly at times, spotting heavily; mood swings; fatigue and recurrent yeast infections. I finally made it back to my regular OBGYN after getting insurance again and she placed me on Beyaz. So far so good."


"I took the pill at the beginning of December. My boyfriend and I had been using protection but we both felt like something was different one day so I went and got the pill. I got my period one day earlier than normal almost three weeks later. We were both happy and not worried until I was supposed to start my period in January. We were both very stressed because I had been cramping yet I was more than a week late.  One day we were going to go get a pregnancy test but I started my period at school. My period has become much heavier and I have worse cramps than before. Still I was very happy to get my period. So don't worry if you are a couple days late."


"I have had the Implanon birth control for almost 2 years now.  Ever since I have got it my sex drive has gone up, which is great, on the other hand though I bleed like crazy!  I will have a period for a week to 2 months sometimes.  Other times I will have my period then two weeks later have another one.  The bleeding is the only part that drives me insane.  I did gain a little bit of weight but it seems like most people always gain some weight when using a birth control.  Lately though,  I keep having thoughts and feelings that I am pregnant.  I don't usually have cramps but the last 2 times I bled I was in severe pain."


"I took Savella for about 45 days. I started out on the titration pack. The more I took it the worse I felt: nausea, headaches, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eye balls, etc. While taking Savella I was also taking 40mg of paroxetine, which I have been taking since 1997. My doctor decided that I should come off the paroxetine and increase the Savella to 200mg. I couldn't do it at the same time. So I weened myself off of the Savella in about a week and now I am in my second week of weening myself off of the paroxetine. I don't know if I will try Savella if I get off paroxetine or not. I have come off paroxetine before to try other drugs: Efexor,Celexa,Lyrica,Cymbalta, but always went back."


"I had the Implanon inserted 07/23/09 so its been around 3 months. I have nothing good to say about it. I have terrible acne break outs, I have had constant bleeding the whole time. I'm cramping nearly everyday, I have had nausea, hair loss, mood swings, weight gain, zero sex drive. I am getting out the 30th of September and going back to Yaz. "


"Less panic attacks and helps keep you relaxed and open minded. Less stress keeps you panic free and it lowers the stress at least 75% while on the Xanax compared to Lexapro and many others I tried for anxiety and depression."


"I can't live without it. The best asthma medicine ever! I don't use my rescue inhaler ever, and I can sleep all night without waking up gasping for air."


"I have extensive long-term back damage I will suffer from for the rest of my life. I have been prescribed Norco now for over 2 years and takes my pain level from a 10 to a 7. My body has not yet become immune to the benefits Norco, it offers to relieve my pain even after 2 years. This medicine, combined with aqua therapy, and psychological therapy has made a HUGE improvement to my life."


"The Mylan lidocaine patches are a waste of money!  They don't stay on your skin for more 2-3 hours. The problems with patches is the patch is not breathable and the adhesive does not move with your body."


"Was prescribed for anxiety/obsessive thoughts. Couldn't make it to max therapeutic dose -- at 200mg the medication caused me to lose my voice for over 2 months. As soon as the medication was stopped, my voice came back."


"Love Nuvaring. At first I was a little nervous about using it. I thought my boyfriend would be weirded out, but that was not the case. He can't even feel it during sex. Perfect to use. It helps me know exactly when I am going to get my period. My only suggestion would be not to forget to put it back in if you take it out during sex( because the guy may feel it) you will start your period early."


"Been on this 15mg in the morning, once a day. It helps my knees from swelling, tried others NSAIDs, but came back to meloxicam 15mg. Some people can get twice a day at 7.5mg."


"I have been on Trinessa for 10 months. So far I have had breast tenderness, fatigue, weight gain, 104lb to 127lb (yes huge difference,) lower abdomen pain. Headaches, mood swings not so much but I do cry a lot and I mean a lot. The pill is doing its job although I've had one scare. My periods comes three days late and last about 3-6 hours, my period hasn't been longer than a day. And it's light very light like spotting. Trinessa is a good pill it has done its job but the sides effects are like symptoms of pregnancy. I could do without the side effects."


"There are a few ways to get rid of one of the most annoying side effects, the tingling hands and feet. Potassium- I used to eat a banana or drink fruit juice high in potassium.

All of my side effects went away after 2 yrs on Topamax. It is hard to ween off of. I have not taken a pill for 2 mths and have far less headaches than before Topamax!!

Great drug! I lost almost 30lb but once we found the right dosage I leveled out and stayed that weight for a yr before weening off."


"So far its a day 4 and i wish my doctor would've told me about the side effects so that i could've been more prepared. I hate medication and this got to be the worse medication I've taken. Ive been feeling very loopy here and there, slightly nauseas. Hopefully it works."


"I started this medication for weight lose, bipolar, migraines. Seems like it may just be perfect...hopefully. I just finished my first week and lost 3 pounds! I workout 5-6 days a week but due to antidepressants making me gain so much weight, regardless of my diet and exercise I am fat. So today stepping on that scale and seeing 3 POUNDS LIGHGTER! I am a very moody person but the medicine seems to be making it right, moods seem to be very level. And haven't had one migraine! No side effects other than weight loss and loss of appetite..can't complain about that!"


"I'm three weeks into taking 200mg of Seroquel along with my usual Effexor. I was prescribed it off label to help with the mood swings I get from being borderline. For the first time in years I am not full of anxiety. I sleep longer, am able to exercise in public without feeling self conscious, am eating more healthy foods, although still too much of them. The drowsiness was awful initially but has mostly disappeared now."


"I was previously on Tri- Previfem, and had horrible acne, cramps, and mood swings on it. Switched to Orsythia and I am currently on the third week. My acne is totally gone, I've gotten one pimple this month (I would get 7-10 while on Tri-Previfem. No more mood swings and I am totally satisfied with it."


"I have had great success with the use of this medicine. One thing I would tell people is if you have problems sleeping on this medicine talk to your doctor first and foremost. I did talk with my doctor and I am also taking another medicine to help with that. I have Bi-polar disorder with manic tendencies. Depakote, Paxil CR, and Risperidone for me all together works. Anyone looking at this I hope it helps with your treatment process with the guidance of your doctor.  Good luck."


"Well, it didn't empty all my bowels, as one replier stated, but, after surgery, and 9 days of no bowel motion...It was the only thing that broke up the "plug" and I'm thankful for that. Only used two of them in two days, broke up plugs both times, and now I'm waiting for the "rest of the story". I'll try and let you all know."


"Took Yaz for 3  years and loved it.  Have been using Gianvi for 6  months and have not noticed any difference at all.  I skip all inert pills and start a new pack and did the same thing with Yaz.  Without doing so I get bad headaches.  No breakthrough bleeding.  No increased acne issues."


"I know many people have trouble with the whole colonoscopy experience but I really don't know why. To me it it's a very comical experience. Drink a glass every 10 or so minutes and soon you'll be timing for the bathroom about as frequently. I liked the added note on the GoLYTELY to jiggle your tummy to help remove extra poo.
I have to admit after the whole GoLYTELY experience I wanted to watch what the whole fuss was about. Watching the scope do it's thing was amazing. Now that I have to do it all again I will not drink quite as fast (I wasted some by projectile vomiting some of it back up ... also comical) but I will dance and jiggle my bowels about to get them as clean as I can.
My biggest concern is what flavor to get. Pineapple? NOT"


"I haven't really seen much in the way of adverse effects from actual users being reported online, though I have tried to find them.

My experience as I have been taking it for about 3 months is that it has worsened my depression, made me extremely anti-social and withdrawn, and very easily agitated. I stopped it a few days ago and have experienced a slight improvement in those symptoms already. Please use caution when taking this as there is very little information out there about this drug, or how it is affecting actual patients. I will not be taking this drug again."


"Hi,

I was prescribed Pregabalin about 8 years ago and have been taking it ever since. I suffer quite badly from anxiety and agitation and I can't tell you just how much this medication has helped. Even if I could just about get through the daytime without it, when I am asleep and my mind can follow any path it wishes to, it chooses to go down really bad avenues and I wake up feeling absolutely dreadful and this reached a terrible climax 8 years ago and resulted in me not eating at all and therefore losing a frightening amount of weight. However on my last pharmacy visit, I was a generic version of the drug which has not worked at all and so I am hoping my GP will put me back on Lyrica. If not, I am very fearful for the future."


"I have had 7 surgeries, 5 lower back, 2 neck fusions and still have 5 herniated discs in my thoracic spine.  Avinza with 10/325 has been a Godsend. I also have muscle spasm throughout my back at all times.  I have been taking 120mg every 12 hours with the Percocet for breakthrough pain.  Add muscle relaxers and I still had pain but could function.  My biggest problem was my last surgery the hospital didn't have any so they had to work out an equal dosage of Dilaudid.  It worked but I was far better with my Avinza.  I only wish the hospital would allow you to bring your own, they can administer it. "


"DO NOT GET SCARED BY THE REVIEWS!!!! my best advice is EVERYBODY is different. I read the reviews on this medication and got so scared and called my doctor and begged to switch before starting it. She told me to start and if anything goes wrong we can just switch it.
My experience:
First pack: I did have some slight nausea within the first week, it wasn't too bad J was still able to get through my days of going to school and work.
Second week: light break through bleeding, nothing traumatic.
Got my period during placebo week as planned no harsh symptoms, I am used to my period being very heavy lasting a whole week with terrible cramps and acne. I experienced none of that!!
A plus, I had slight acne and this medicine cleared it right up."


"I've suffered from severe abdominal pain and constipation since I hit puberty. I was in such pain that I would pass out from it. After a week of taking Zelnorm I felt completely better and I didn't pass out once from pain while I was on it. It was what got me through 2 years of high school, when before I was constantly hospitalized from it and couldn't attend school. I was taken off of it because my doctor was worried about the side effects and the pain and other problems came back, just not as aggressively. I learned to deal with it, to ignore it and the pain slowly went away. I recently had an attack for the first time in 4 years, that was extremely severe and I passed out. I don't want to spend another year in and out of the hospital..."


"I am a 73 year old male.  I have sufered from periodic leg movement most of my life.  Lately it has been getting worse to the point that it could take me hours to fall asleep.  In addition to that, I have been having nightmares in which I try to protect myself from some threat.  My defense was to punch my wife on the arm.  I have also experienced sleep walking.  I had been taking to sleeping in the spare bedroom so that my wife could get some sleep. This was not a solution that suited either one of us.  When I began taking Requip  I experienced relief from the very first night.  I now routinely sleep the whole night through without nightmares or restless legs/periodic limp movenent."


"My results have been excellent."


"Best decision of my life.

No lasting side effects.

Great product."


"This medicine truly changed my life. I was afraid to go outside, FaceTime family, and even talk on the phone. A few weeks after starting this medication I began to feel like myself again and I didn't even know I wasn't myself until I was able to do things like a normal human being again. I had previously tried Propranolol to make it so my heart rate wouldn't get super high but that wasn't solving the root of the problem. I am very thankful for Lexapro and I highly recommend it if you are suffering from generalized anxiety disorder like I was. I haven't had any side effects either :)"


"I have been severely suicidal for 15 years with no attempts in that time. Just could not escape the repetitive desire to escape my bad depression. Started taking Latuda 4 months ago 80mg and suicidal thoughts have diminished greatly. Problem sleeping now and some twitching doc put me up to 120mg and sleeping only 3 hours a night usually. I am 250 pounds and was 290 before bipolar medicine. Food cravings have pretty much ceased. Amazing thing is even with little sleep I am not having nearly as many haywire thoughts from my schizophrenia as I usually do without much sleep. Actually want to try now. I am back down to 80 mg and think I am going to halve that to 40mg in a week to get sleep back under control. Xanax and unisom are helping for sleep now"


"I've used phetermine off and on ...dry mouth and sleeping a little less is the worst side effect I've experienced. I also recommend taking this medication very early in the morning. To help reduce the dry mouth I would recommend changing all liquid intake to water. This always helps me. You will become tolerant the longer you're on it, so establish weight loss goals early on. This is a very affordable pill and it helps motivate you to get started losing unwanted pounds. I take it five days a week and skip weekends. You need to find which is best for you. I've always accomplished my weight loss goals using it as a weight loss booster."


"Smoked for 21 years and tried several times to quit.  CHANTIX WORKS!"


"It was crazy how much Zoloft really helped me with anxiety & depression. I did stop taking it though because I began to realize after being on it for about 6 months that I felt like I didn't have feelings anymore about anything. That scared me, so I quit taking it. Now that I've been off of Zoloft for a month and a half, I'm really struggling with anxiety at work again so I do plan to get back on it."


"Abilify has been useful to me in terms of sleep and improving my insomnia, but I still have to be treated with a mood stabilizer, like Lithium, in order to keep my bipolar episodes under control. The good news is that it did not cause (I was at 10MG daily) weight gain like Zyprexa. Good luck to all of you!"


"It works. I have panic attacks and then I have severe full blown three days without sleeping panic attacks. I only take 1mg when I am having the severe attacks and I make sure I only take that much. I would say I take maybe 2 mg a month. The reason why is because this really should be used for worst case scenarios and not for moderate anxiety and panic. The withdraws are unbelievably monstrous,  worse than anything else. Taking it everyday is a horrible idea because you will never get off unless you go to rehab. Klonopin needs to be used with extreme caution. Get cognitive behavioral therapy for you everyday moderate panic attacks and use klonopin for this emergency "can't get out if this" episodes. It is a tool, not a crutch"


"by end of day one (2 doses) I felt very tired. Day two I woke up weak, fatigued, achey but was advised to stay on Macrobid as the UTI symptoms had improved. As day wore on (3 doses) I became increasingly tired, no energy, headache, sensation of heart racing, nausea. Another call to provider and they suggested I switch to Cipro. Before I could do that,  an episode of nausea sent me to the bathroom. I passed out, hit my head and ended up hospitalized. I would be very afraid of this medication, considering the other options."


"I think Copaxone has been great for me, no serious relapses. I went to 40mg, because 3x a week sounded better than 7, right!? I wish I had just stayed with the 20mg, been doing it for years, never had any issues. Getting a lot more site reactions now with the 40mg, lumps, itching, painful, etc. Talked to my Doctor about going back to 20mg, he said there is a generic available and most insurance companies are gonna try to push people toward the generic now. I might be stuck with the 40mg. My advice would be, just stick with the daily shots."


"Newly diagnosed Diabetes Type 2 from a HbA1c.
No symptoms. Good kidney function, etc. My Full Blood Glucose was 5.3/5.7 in the morning.
Took half a 500mg Metformin XR with my meal.
1 hour: tightness of throat/breathing, slight, but enough.
Then a migraine aura like I've never had in my life.
Followed by the worst dehydration headache ever for 24 hours, despite drinking plenty.
Extremely thirsty, and frequent urination, even at night.
Diarrhea the following morning.
Took another 250mg, half a tablet the following day with main meal.
Next morning: pain round lower ribs, ache to liver & kidneys.
Overlying muscles felt torn/pulled.
Continued kidney/liver pain & loss of kidney function by urine test.
Increased blood sugar readings duration of meds
Lactic Acidosis"


"Cymbalta is the best thing that I have ever tried and for more than just depression.  I also suffered from debilitating anxiety.  Both have all but disappeared.  Before I started taking it about 4 months ago I literally hoped I would just fade away. I wanted to die so badly it's all I thought about.  I have lost 45 pounds along with my compulsive overeating disorder and have gained more peace and happiness than I ever knew could exist for me.  It saved my life (and helped me be a much better mother, wife, daughter-everything).  I will deal with the super sweatiness and a few extra yawns during my day in order to have a life.  Viva la Cymbalta!"


"This has helped a lot with the jerking inside and sleeplessness."


"Having high sugar levels, I tend to get urinary tract infections more than others.  Not having Health Insurance I found myself having to wait until payday to make it to a doctor. I have used uristat in the past and found it to work wonders so I used it again.  It is not a substitute for an antibiotic but it will help. Follow package directions to avoid upset stomach."


"My daughter has been on Trileptal for 2yrs. now and she did have a small seizure during the first 4 months but after increasing the dose to 5ml twice a day she has had nothing but a few migraines since. In another month or two we are planning on slowly taking her off. So I will find out soon exactly how well it has been working."


"I take as needed .5mg, more if needed. Works great, no side effects. Just knowing I have this 'safety net' gives me piece of mind."


"Started Lexapro 10mg today and feel high and kind of like I have no worries. It's making me a little fatigued also. I'm hoping I don't get the side effects of weight gain and loss of libido! Going to give this stuff at least a month then will check in again."


"I started taking Prisiq three weeks ago. Everything was going fine... no side effects. I decided to sit outside to get a little color before going to Florida. I sat outside for a half hour and I got a blistering sunburn!! I had a mild spf on my face from my lotion. DO NOT SIT IN THE SUN OR BE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT IF TAKING THIS MEDICATION. WEAR LONG SLEEVES, HAT, SUNGLASSES!! WEAR AT LEAST SPF 30!! I decided to go off the medication because I was leaving for Florida and enjoy the beach and swimming! Went off without a taper and was fine, just a few brain zaps!! 3 days later feeling great being off it but still dealing with a bad sunburn now in Florida! I wish I knew. PLEASE DONT GO IN THE SUN IF TAKING THIS MEDICATION!!"


"Would be an absolutely perfect drug without the side effects. Constant tiredness and dizziness makes it almost impossible to work. It definitely has high effects on motor skills and sexual ability. But, hallucinations and delusions are gone. No more voices, and paranoid thoughts after only a month. It's a good drug if you want to sleep all day."


"I started on Victoza 9-2011. It curbed my eating, also did well for my blood sugar. I had no side effects from the medicines. In September 2011 my weight was 355 lbs. I am now at 265 lbs. I lost 91 lbs in a year. Feels great to be able to be active again."


"I took Diane-35 for six months but decided to switch to Yaz as Diane-35's side effects were too much for me (bloating and intense migraines) although it did totally clear up my skin. Also side note, birth control affects everyone differently, my sister for example took it for her acne too, it did wonders and she had no side effects at all!

I have am on my third packet of Yaz. I must say my skin has gone a little nuts. I am getting quite bad breakouts. But I have decided to wait it out a bit. From reading online I've noticed most people don't see any good improvement on their skin until the end of the third month. And apart from some tiredness I haven't really had any other side effects. Fingers crossed it helps sort out my skin."


"Much needed co-analgesic prescription for chronic pain. Sedation not a problem when taken long term. Tried ALL OTHER muscle relaxants and NONE of them could put a "DENT" in my pain/spasms. My Doctor just cut me back saying he will eventually stop prescribing it due to others abusing it. I don't get it! So his patients will end up having more pain (which means more money for him and hospitals, etc)."


"A doctor prescribed this for hypertension, based upon his premise that mine was caused by anxiety. That was almost 40 years ago. After arguing back and forth, I agreed to take it on a limited basis. Now I use 2 mg, 4 times a day as needed, but only before lying down and never when I will be driving or need to otherwise be alert. It is a great help when I do get overly anxious, as I am prone to do. I consider it useless if I am up and about."


"Getting Shingles at 54 was not something I expected!
Went to the Dr. within 48 hrs. of the appearance of the
rash. No one was more shocked than I was when after
48 hrs. on this medication my rash began to dry up and
fade away! Now its been 5 days on this medication (1 gram
3x day) and I can honestly say I am 90% back to myself.
Shingles truly is a terrible illness but this is an awesome medicine. Side effects have been minimal."


"Very effective for pain relief.  For me the itching and long lasting (up to a month after use) red squares in all areas where the patch has been applied are serious setbacks. Several solutions have been suggested but none of them have helped. Because of the itching and the efforts to reduce it, the patches tend to fall off. It seems I scratch the area at night and dislodge the patch. Any abnormal stress in my life tends to aggravate these side effects. But as stated they work for pain relief."


"My comments will be in 2 parts. Part 1) I've had fungus on my big toenails for the last 20+ years and have tried everything. In 2012, my primary doctor prescribed generic Lamisil (Terbinafine) which I took for about a month without issue. At refill time, the pharmacy changed to a different Terbinafine provider and told me not to be surprised by the difference in the appearance of the pills. After a week, I developed a rash on my upper body accompanied by fevers & chills. My doctor ordered me to discontinue the Terbinafine pills and the symptoms ended. At the time it wasn't clear if I had simply had an allergic reaction to a new ingredient in the 2nd batch of Terinafine pills. Regardless, I discontinued the pills and my fungus never cleared."


"So I was prescribed this medication a while ago, but I basically gave up every time things got painful. That for me, was about 5th day in. I'd been told to persevere and that the pain and dryness would stop after the first 2 weeks. But I decided to only use it when I had breakouts. However, this medication brings out the acne before clearing it, so of course your acne is going to get worse before it gets better.

HOWEVER, I now use it everyday. I have very sensitive skin so I can't use a lot of moisturisers because they burn. But I'm using some Garnier moisturiser and an oil based one from lush whenever my skin feels a little dry, and I have not had a painful night since. And no extreme dryness or flaking either. Brilliant!"


"I was given 5 pills to take all at once after a meal. The one off dosage seems better than taking over a few days to me. They do not taste good but one day later the symptoms have almost gone.
I forgot and had a glass of wine the day after and felt really very nauseous and unwell. Do not recommend alcohol with this medicine.
The taste of the pills lingers in your mouth, so frequent brushing of teeth is recommended.
These effects are worth getting rid of the symptoms though."


"I have multiple rheumatic conditions, fibromyalgia, etc. Because of sleepiness being one of the common side effects of many of my medications and the fact that with fibro sleep is messed up, I first took it in 2006 and the only time I've been off of it in that time was the 11 months in 2009 while I was hospitalized. It would have been pointless to take at that time due to what was going on. But, since restarting it, my alertness has been much better. I have no side effects that I notice. When I first took it, I did not think of the warning given by the NP at my pain doctor's office. She said take a quarter or half of the dose. That's the only time I've had bad side effects. Now I have none. I've been at 100mg/day for a year or so."


"I got the Skyla inserted about a month ago and got it taken out today. I've never had any kids so the insertion process was extremely painful. Since the insertion I've had intense cramping and bleeding nonstop. Due to my wedding being in a month, I didn't have time to stick with it long enough to see if the side effects would go away. All in all, it was a very uncomfortable process and I was beyond relieved when it was all over."


"This medication is extremely expensive.....It makes you think why most insurance doesn't cover it...Since I paid almost $200 my expectations are extremely high now...My dose starts today!"


"I have taken this medicine on and off for the past few years and it has done wonders!  My doctor tried a number of medications for years of back pain and nothing worked. Diclofenac worked immediately.  At times I go off of it for a few months, but when pain comes back, it works immediately.  Fortunately no side effects."


"Effexor has been absolutely brilliant for me. I was on and off Lexapro for years, it made the anxiety less but I felt blunted and almost more depressed as there was no meaning in my life.  I have hardly any side effects with Effexor (75mg). nausea the first couple weeks. Excess sweat for about 6 months. Orgasms slightly less intense, but still very enjoyable and probably easier to reach as I'm more relaxed. I find I have less control over sugar/carb cravings and am a bit lower energy and have thus gained some weight - maybe 5 kilos. All in all, I was very reluctant to try this, but it has changed my life for the better. Sometimes worry about withdrawal and safety in pregnancy - but I think Effexor saved my life, so that's the main thing!"


"I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in January of 2016. Was on methotrexate until March of 2017 with decent improvements. Went on enbrel in March of 2017. Unbelievable results. Feel great. Thanks Amgen!!!"


"Works GREAT getting rid of the nausea I have from taking Fentanyl and Oxicodone."


"My experience using Clonzepam 1-2 mg for anxiety were OK. NO bad side effects but it seemed more suited as a sleeping aid than a anxiety med to help me through the day and remain functioning. Had better anti-anxiety effects from Xanax or Valium. But that's just me."


"Been on it for five months. At first, didn't notice any change. Now I find myself daydreaming less. Concentration hasn't improved much, but I'm less impulsive and think things through more than I used to. Instead of having thousands of thoughts at once, I now only have hundreds. I like it it helps me."


"Was on Cymbalta 60mg. for a few years for depression with  all my other medications and the side effects causing dry mouth for all these years. Taking a depression medicine will cause your teeth to start going bad. So bout 7 months ago after a RN nurse told me about depression medicines having this side effect and that Cymbalta will cause my teeth to start falling out my mouth  my doctor switched me to Lexapro 10mg. I have lost more teeth in the past 7 months than I did on Cymbalta 60mg. And I have started using mouth rinse for dry mouth. Cause I keep a dry mouth with all this medication I'm on.  And still hurt everyday. Still depressed, still have anxiety at times. I have headaches, restless nights, pain and numbness in lower legs  that can't be explained "


"Dr put me on pristiq because I was having a bad time dealing with the loss of a loved one. It's my first medication and have been on it for 9 months, Although it has relieved my mild anxiety I have decided that this or any other medication isnt for me.The weight gain has pprobably been the worst and only side effect for me, after 3 months I piled on 10kgs. On my pharmacists advice I have been lowering my dose on alternate days and am now on my third day without taking it. I feel like im a little tipsy/heavy headed by the end of the day and that's all so far but is bareable and I still manage to go about my day as normal, hopefully this doesn't last long. I have never experienced brain zaps either"


"For the past 5 years I have witnessed my brother abuse heroin. Every day there was another lie! I love my brother and grew up admiring him. As a result, I fell into a deep depression. No antidepressant worked. When the panic attacks began while witnessing my brother, my doctor prescribed Xanax. It helped tremendously, but it wore off too fast. I was switched to Klonopin, and it has been a God send! It's a long lasting medicine that allows my mind to slow down, relax, and focus on my blessings in life."


"Not only did Soma relieve pain, and muscle spasms,it allowed be to get my first full nights sleep in weeks."


"Not a fan after finding out the active ingredients are the same as the diabetic medication, liraglutide. After 1 week of injections, experienced extreme bloating.  Discontinued after 6 injections."


"I've suffered from hyperhidrosis since around 8th grade. I'm 32 now. I've tried so many different things to stop the sweating but nothing has worked. It really has been a depressing issue. The big clothes, layering, napkins,  lying, hiding, etc. (sigh)...I went to the doc last week & got Hypercare. I LOVE this & have only used it about 3 times. Wish someone would have gave me this YEARS AGO! I would recommend this to anyone. Its totally changed my self confidence."


"I have been using this drug 1mg x 3 when required, for 1 year now. It is very helpful when needed. I have had anxiety for more than 20 years. Have tried many medicines that didn't touch it. This also helps me sleep like a baby, when I take it at bed. Yet when taken during the day I am not sleepy from it at all. It's wonderful, and works quickly!"


"Originally on Syeda, was switched to Ocella last month and this month and have had a continuous yeast infection."


"I was really scared to get the IUD but had it inserted 9 months ago after being on and off the pill. Due to health reasons I had to choose an option that was low or no estrogen. I had mine inserted under anesthesia due to LEEP procedure ( Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) done on my cervix  a few years earlier. After insertion the cramps were really bad and I had a lot of bleeding. I had bad cramps on and off for a few months and quite a bit of spotting. I still get short brief cramps around my period. My period is longer than before but is very light and I can use just pantyliners. Compared to what I went through with the pill Mirena has been a lot better and it's nice not having to think about it.  My advice is everyone is different, so you won't know if it's for you until you try it."


"This drug gave me my life back. I have had no side effects. My insurance would not cover Savella at first but now they do. Thank you to the researchers and company that puts it out. Hopefully there are no negative long term effects."


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"I have had my Mirena for almost 5 years now. I had it inserted after my daughter was born in September 2007. I have had probably the best experience possible with the Mirena. My period is very irregular however, but when I do have it, it is very, very light, more like spotting then a period. I will be getting my Mirena changed in a week since the 5 years is now up and I am very nervous. It wasn't painful the first time, but that was 6 weeks after having a baby so I'm sure my cervix was more open then now. I have heard that it's not painful at all to have it removed but I am wondering if anyone has had the same experience and have had their Mirena replaced and could give me some advice on how your experience went!"


"I been on sertraline hcl 25 mg for a long time and it helped me through the car accident that mom and I was in. I was still taking sertraline when my grandma died  and it helped me get through the toughest time of my life. Sertraline makes me a brand new person out of me. sertraline is the best."


"I am 21 years old, First time on birth control although I had looked into options before but decided I wanted to have a baby. I had a miscarriage a month ago now I don't want to have a baby so close after so I needed a B.C. method I wasn't going to forget (pills) or have to go in regularly for (depo) so this seems like a good fit. Insertion was painful but it only lasted about 2/3 minutes and felt like sharp pinching/poking. I feel some cramps (not too bad) and some spotting. I read other women went when they were on their period I still hadn't had my period again but when I do it's moderate lasts about 4 days. I get more cramping then bleeding. I will update with how it affects my period or if cramps continue because this is just day 1"


"I take 25mg 5 times a day for chronic pain caused by degenerative joint disease in my knees, hips, ankles, and lower back. I feel I got slightly better relief from Oxycontin but I really didn't like the loopy feeling and the extreme cravings I had, my sister who works in a Vets Hospital pharmacy said I should try Methadone and that was the smartest thing I have ever done. Methadone controls my pain very well and then I have Endocet  10/325 for breakthrough pain as needed. The best thing is no cravings. I won't say that there are no withdrawal feelings when I don't have my Methadone for a couple of days but nowhere near what I had with the Oxycontin. Overall I will say that methadone is a wonderful pain medicine and anyone with chronic pain should give it a go."


"My 90 yr old Mother has been on generic Losartin for 8 years.  She took 50mg a day and it controlled her blood pressure.  We have a new Dr. and he upped her dosage to 75mg which seemed to do well until she got Type A influenza.  Now she is recuperating and when we give her losartan it seems to knock her blood pressure really low and makes her weak for 2 hrs.  She has had a hacking cough and recurrent bronchitis for years. I did not know that could be a side effect of the losartan. These are the only meds she takes except for a daily multi-vitamin."


"My Dad has been suffering with Psoriasis for way too long.  It's emotionally draining for him until we tried Humira.  His skin improved within the first week of the injection.  The complicated thing was waiting for his health insurance to approve and pay for it. Going through all the tests to make sure he's free of any infection before treatment can be started took awhile also.  Overall, we are very happy with the results.  We just hope that the price can be cheaper for people without health insurance."


"This is my first time on BC & before this pill I had intolerable cramping at all times of the month in addition to very heavy bleeding when I was on my period. My periods controlled my life and made it so I couldn't function half the time due to cramps, nasuea, & fatigue. Now on this pill my periods are so much lighter and less painful. Even on my worst days I can still function, as opposed to being bedridden 5-8 days a month like I was before. Don't let the bad reviews intimidate you, birth control has a different effect on everybody! Blisovi worked very well for me!"


"Wrenched knee. Helped with pain."


"I took the plan B pill 10 hours after having unprotected sex and one day before I was suppose to ovulate. I was taking ovulation tests so I know I ovulated the day after taking the pill, it did not prevent me from ovulating and I am now pregnant."


"After my first child at 29 I decided to look into IUD's. What convinced me was that Paragard is hormone free, made of copper, & lasts for 10 years. Insertion was mildly uncomfortable no worse than when you go in to the gynecologist & they have to insert that metal thing. That is the most uncomfortable for me, I didn't feel the actual IUD insertion. Very Heavy first period but progressively they return to normal. 9 months in & so far its been great."


"I am 15... no where near ready to have a child. Condom slipped off and went to the drug store right after the accident to get plan b. I read the reviews and I was really scared I was going to have side effects but also scared I was going to get pregnant so I took the pill about 20 hours after. I felt slight cramps but nothing like the side effects other people were feeling. Don't be scared to take this just because of the side effects because basically nothing happened to me. I got my period on time around a week later. Just started birth control"


"I had back surgery 6 months ago, three discectomies, and a rod and five screws implanted. While it is stated it is not approved for spinal use, I have found Voltaren extremely beneficial. While I still have pain in the neighborhood of an 8 out of 10, I feel that it would always be a 10 without Voltaren. Many thanks to my PA for recommending it."


"Had few breakouts until age 23 I broke out badly, graded moderate acne with some cystic. After two weeks skin it is healing and basically zero breakouts. I use it morning and night. Oil free moisturizer 5 min after in morning. Vaseline around eyes at night due to bad drying in that sensitive area. Benzaclin is legit. Wouldn't say I had oily skin before (would dry actually) but I had over production of sebum and this simply eliminated that issue"


"My daughter started taking minocycline 3 years ago at 14 for her acne. It worked well enough until she began having severe muscle and joint pain. We had no reason to blame the minocycline. A rheumatologist diagnosed drug-induced lupus. Even after stopping the minocycline, and starting Naproxen for the inflammation , (so bad that she could barely sit down, raise her arms above her head, or even walk) she got worse. An MRI with injected dye revealed severe muscle inflammation, and the Dr has put her on prednisone 40mg for a month, tapering to 30 and eventually off it. The prednisone helped her within hours. It may take a year for her to recover."


"I am writing this for girls who have Crohn's disease and a low immune system due to the medications for Crohn's. I was on a very low dose birth control and it simply was not for me! I became very depressed, I bled during sex as well as experienced a lot of discomfort and had spotting for the entire 8 months I was on it. I got the Paragaurd inserted  two months ago. I really have to say I love it and I am glad I made the decision to get one !

I only had periods that lasted 3 days with no cramps and so far I have only experienced cramps one week before and after my period and have not required any ibeprofen. If you think you are a good candidate try it out. It's been great"


"My experience is different from many of the people posting here. I've never been that good about tracking when I'm fertile, but I do have very regular periods. Several months ago, I had unprotected sex a few days after my period ended and took Plan B within 72 hours. About a week before my expected period, I had very light spotting for maybe an hour. Then it stopped. Two weeks later, I still had not gotten my period, so I took a test, and it was positive. Please realize that while Plan B is highly effective (I'd used it with success before and am wholeheartedly in favor of it being available to everyone on demand), it's not foolproof and shouldn't replace contraception."


"This medicine turned me into a zombified eating machine.  I put on 30 pounds in one month.  It was also extremely sedating. "


"I had been off birth control for about 3 years after a horrible experience with Loestrin 24 Fe. I was terrified to get back on the pill. After my partner and I weighed pros and cons, we decided to get on the pill. I'm so glad my doctor prescribed this brand. I was a day 1 starter and immediately I felt relief from cramps. I have had no cramping at all since I started (Very much unlike Loestrin) and period was light and only 3 days long ( RELIEF). I've had to control my emotions at times (I've noticed I'm slightly more emotional), my breasts are slightly tender, and my stomach thinks it's hungry all the time. Don't give into the tummy grumbles! Keep yourself on a healthy diet and you will not gain weight (So far no weight gain at all)."


"Had been struggling with GAD, OCD and Depression for years, trying numerous drugs on the Australian market, and nothing would work. Side effects from most were enough to make me stop, as they were horrible, and did nothing to help the anxiety.

Ive been on Loxalate 10mg for 8 weeks now, and woah. I had little to no side effects at all, and the over obsessing thoughts and feelings started to fade away almost instantly.

I feel as though for the first time my thoughts are my own and not my anxieties or fears."


"Zomig has been the most helpful triptan in aborting a migraine.  The only negative side effects are frequent urination after taking the drug and extreme drowsiness."


"I've been on this birth control for 6 years now (I am 19). It has definitely decreased my cramps and pain as that was the original reason I was put on birth control. I work out often so I don't have to stop running anymore from pain. Now that I've become sexually active, my periods are always on time so I never worry. My mood is crazy but at the same time i have anxiety problems which I take a low dose of medication for and I went through middle school-currently college on this stuff so I think overall it's not the medication, it's me haha. I have always been very slender. I notice I always bloat and have a little belly that never seems to go away but it's not a big deal. IT CAN make you nauseous...but the trick is to eat a lot with it."


"I've been on this medication with Doxycycline just now hitting the 4 week mark. It's sad reading all of these reviews with most people saying they have cleared up within two weeks or so. I'm starting to lose a bit of hope seeing as I get at least one to two new pimples a day (averaging out) which is about my usual amount. Even if that doesn't sound like a lot I have cystic acne so it adds up quite quickly! ): I will however say I found this to be super mild compared to Dans acne.org BP which kept me clear for a year and then the acne came back. Epiduo has made my skin texture super soft and nice! It's very smooth feeling which is wonderful, but so far it's not keeping my skin clear or changing the nature of my breakout type/size."


"I have been a heavy drinker for many year, substituting Vodka for lunch and dinner. After I found I could barely write due to shakiness, I went to my doctor.  He prescribed Naltrexone, Camprial, and Librium.  It has worked wonders!  So far, no urge to drink, no side effects, and sleeping better than I have in years.  (I must admit that I am somewhat tired, but so what!)  The fog is slowly beginning to lift and I am feeling joy once again.  If I can do it, anyone can!  This is a life saver."


"Was put on Benicar HCT 20/12.5 mg in 2002 and it has controlled my BP very well.  Insurance companies stopped covering the medication and I signed up with the Right Fit Program in 2011.  Last year co-pays were $15!  However, all good things do come to an end when the program changed and the pharmacy does not honor the reduced cost.  I cannot afford $156 a month so I am about to stop the Benicar completely.  I have tried all of the rest with no improvement.  I make too much $ for the patient assistance program and not enough $ to cover the higher cost."


"Well I have to say I have be debating on trying this medicine. Then I gathered up enough nerve to try it and, 1st night I took did not sleep very well and the following day I just felt so out of it, It was caused for concern at my job. I can honestly say, in my case the side effects are far more worse than my anxiety."


"I came here to see if anyone else was dealing with what I am. I am almost finished with my first pack and finding myself miserable at night.
At first like many here, I was finding relief and felt " yes finally a drug without side effects" but then the twitching and sweats started. Now I am in surgical menopause so I am quite familiar with Hot Flashes and night sweats, but since being on estrogen I haven't had those problems. On this medication the night sweats are so bad it disrupts my sleep. Last night I literally was up all night.  I had that kind of "sleep" where your brain is up but your body is relaxed. I'm starting to feel that it's not worth it. I too have osteoarthritis in my shoulder and it's horrible and wakes me up as well."


"Great pain relief but gave me stomach pain and nausea."


"I am 46 and have suffered from depression since I was a teenager and fibromyalgia pain and stiffness since I was 30.  Nothing else helped much. I tried gabapentin, Prozac, and other anti-depressants.  Ibuprofen and tramadol helped a little with the pain but not like Cymbalta! I started on 30mg and worked up to 90mg daily. I feel like I am cured!  No more morning pain and stiffness, no more aches and pain and my mood is so much brighter! I haven't felt this happy since I was a kid. I am laughing all the time. I can do things that I haven't been able to do physically for years. I started jogging.  Side effects have been a loss of appetite, insomnia, and hot flashes but well worth it!"


"Been on 2 weeks after trying dozens of anti depressants and anti psycotics! It has helped me sleep better I find it quite sedative! My appetite has increased after battling anorexia so this is a miracle for me! I look better and am being more house proud and looking after my environment and apperance!!! Even friends have noticed a change in me! I'm speaking more productive things rather then talk about my horrible past. So yeah, so far so great! X"


"I have been taking this medicine for several months now and I have noticed some things that have occurred which is making me very  scared because it is messing with my body in a very bad way! The first thing that started was the headaches then the rest started showing up daily like depression , nausea , stomach aches, swelling  of my legs, feet, ankles, hands it's like  I'm  retaining  fluid  all over my body, blurred vision, nose bleeds! I haven't read  up on the side effects  yet but I'm sure I'm not going  to be surprised if it's  on the list.I  didn't  have these side effects when I was taking Morphine without the extra ingredient like the Ebedea has and now my Insurance will only pay for this medication and it cost $1300 a month!!"


"cymbalta mase me vomit I took 2 at 30 mg 2 days in a row thesame vomiting was given samples by my doctor not sure what I should do I take lyrica does not help take 300mg a day thank u would love feed back on this"


"I have taken Spiriva, more so in hot humid weather than in cooler weather, for 2 years and after 1 year did notice substantial difference in halos around lights especially driving at night, so much so, that I stopped driving at night.  Last eye exam in March of this year indicates I have cataracts.  I looked at full Spiriva Pharmaceutical description and in lab tests, this drug did cause cataracts in dogs.  So, now I am up for cataract surgery.  What does the FDA Protect?"


"I have a yeast infection from my antibiotics. My Dr. Was supposed call in something for it last night. Well didn't get called in and it's Sunday so out of desperation I got monistat 3. I was barely able to function after 30 minutes. An hour after using it I am on fire it hurts to move to stand to sit and burns to pee. I went and got a douche. The vinegar stung so I used super cold water. I am now bleeding a little bit and swollen. Very sick to my stomach and my entire body is itchy. However after getting the cream out my itchy yeast infection there but managable. I bought some probiotic yogart drink and AZO yeast infection and summers eve sensitive wash. Please do NOT use this stuff"


"A bowel movement occurs about an hour to two hours after taking the drug. It is a complete bowel movement and relieves the constipation. I suggest taking a full glass of water with it to get your system going before breakfast"


"Totally relieved trigeminal pain - pain was non-existent.  However I also turned up allergic so treatment stopped."


"I have been on Nora-BE for 2 full yrs now, prescribed post D&C for heavy bleeding and birth control. I have bad fibroids. It didn't really help with the bleeding at all. Fibroids won that battle, so I recently had UAE procedure. Night and day! Dr said normal periods would resume 2-4 months after UAE, and to keep taking Nora-BE. Now, 6 mos post UAE, not sure when/if period is coming. Didn't last month at all. Lots of spotting though..maybe this is my period?? But spotting lasts longer than my 5 day period, more like 8-12, kind of annoying. Thought the itchiness was just me, but now that I read other users experience as well... I'm connecting the dots. Definitely weight gain, approx 8-10 lbs. Breast tenderness, acne, questioning whether to continue."


"Zoloft has changed my life. I used to feel like I wanted to stop living. I had anxiety with racing thoughts, feeling short of breath, social anxiety, and obsessive bad thoughts. I no longer feel suicidal and my irritability has gotten 100% better. I still get short of breath sometimes and worry about things but overall just feel so much more even keeled. I waited a month before taking it after getting the prescription because I didn't want to take meds and felt like it was a cop out. I'm so happy I decided to give it a try. I haven't gained weight and don't feel like my emotions are dulled. I feel happier and more hopeful. Strongly recommend."


"After having my daughter in 07 I decided to go with the Implanon rod which my doctor recommended after they discovered I had endometriosis.   Reading over everyone's comments I see that a lot of people complain over weight gain/loss and depression but to my surprise I've never experienced it.  The only thing that I could really agree on is when your cycle can last a long time or you can be very fatigued.  Well since my 3 yrs were up in Oct 2010 I did become one of the few to get the rod replaced and continue on with it.  I'm hoping though that over time I will no longer need this rod and continue on with a normal life.  This rod is a WONDERFUL thing and I wouldn't trade it at all."


"I started taking Prilosec over 6 years ago. It was very effective at helping with the acid and GERD symptoms, however my Doctor prescribed two tablets a day (Over recommended dosage-due to seriousness of Gerd). I seem to be fine until I started getting horrible spasms in my sides and intestines. I broke my ankle in March and the spasms were bad and the spasms worsened. I had my calcium checked and I was dangerously low. We backed down to 1 Prilosec and the spasms disappeared. So watch your calcium with higher doses."


"Ok, I was dependent on pain pills, and other illegal narcotics. The other pain pills were working pretty good, to be honest, but they caused euphoria, and when it causes euphoria, you chase that euphoria, and I would run out of my script WAY to early, and had to go out in the streets for more pain pills or other illegal narcotics. I discussed this with my doctor, he put me on 40mg of methadone, 2x a day, and I finally got my life back on track. You feel good everyday on methadone, without raising your dose, like other pain pills. I can honestly say, methadone DEF. saved my life. Thank you Methadone for saving me, my family, and my faith. Methadone is def. a life saver!"


"Severe leg pain , cramping in legs and feet, bruising.  Not a good med for me."


"Have been on this for the six weeks now. No major side effects except some dizziness. Wonder if this is worth worrying about. But the ease of the pill is what makes it so attractive. Wonder how long before I see real improvements."


"I haven't had a bowel movement in about 8 or 9 days. I took two pills around midnight and woke up around 5am to a bowel movement. It helped my constipation. I went back to sleep and woke up about 7am to an immediate bowel movement. It is now 7:45am and hopefully this is over. Works great though."


"I used sildenafil today, took three 20 mg tablets and it work as good as Viagra. I used Viagra 100 mg for a year and this work great and no side effects, just a little flushing. Took on an empty stomach and worked in 30 mins. Lasted quite awhile. It cost me $73.80 for 30 tablets compared to paying  $261.00 for 10 Viagra with coupon.  A lot cheaper than Viagra work awesome. Thank you"


"Does great relieving pain from blocked bowels."


"My quality of living without constant pain has been great...now the down side....attempting to go off the medicine...withdrawal etc. I was up to 100 mcg...I am now down to 37 mcg....will attempt to continue to decrease dose....wish me luck!"


"I had stopped taking birth control all together for about a month and lost a ton of weight and my breasts got smaller and then  my doctor put me on Apri. Easily one of the worst things to happen to me. I've never had such bad acne in my life and it seems like it never stops. I've also gained at least 10 pounds in addition to my normal weight and that's being modest. I feel bloated ALL THE TIME and I can't tell if I look fat because I'm bloated or because it's the weight being distributed right into my stomach. I'm switching back to my old birth control. Apri sucks."


"Started on February 15 and down 6 pounds I'm totally excited about this. Will continue on with my Doctor."


"Soooo, before nexplanon I had the implanon in for the full 3 years and LOVED it! :) absolutely no issues, never gained weight(ps I also rarely work out and my diet is not the best) and my periods have always been super light and on time every month, after my 3 years were up it was time to have it removed. So I chose to get the nexplanon inserted. The procedure was fast and not very painful, just some bruising. At first I did not get a period for 3 months and I did have some cramping and mood swings, but after 3 months my body adjusted to the new birth control, and I started getting a normal short period each month. :)

Also, my weight has pretty much stayed the same. And I plan on keeping until my 3 year mark is up! :)"


"I have undergone radical nephractomy of my left kidney in November, 2014 with staging T2 N0 M0. Doctor said that I am now ok. During 2015 I have undergone quarterly check up by USG of abdomen and chest X Ray. In November 2015 CT scan of thorax and done and found two suspicious small nodes in left lungs but positionwise very small.
Next scan done after six months, there was no change in size of those nodes or new growth.
Pain started in left shoulder joint and in back since October, 2016. Went for CT scan followed by bone scan, which detected tumors in left shoulder and D4 spine, also increase in size of lung tumors.
mRCC confirmed by biopsy.
Started Votrient 800mg daily from 14th December, 2016. No major side effect except testlessnes"


"I was prescribed Cymbalta 20mg @1/day, first thing in the morning for severe sciatic pain.  After about 3 days I experienced considerable relief in my pain and stays away until around 8-8:30 PM.  What I don't like is the constant sweating. I can be sitting still and start to sweat. It's all facial sweating and it can last for hours. I spoke with my doctor about it and she prescribed Wellbutrin to be taken with the Cymbalta. I tried it for a few days and that gave me diarrhea so I opted to deal with the sweats. Other side effect is muscle or involuntary jerking. Especially when I'm lying still in bed. I just wish big pharma could invent a pill that doesn't have so many side effects and just do what it's designed to do."


"I broke my back and after trying many medicines and many combinations of medicines, Bextra was the only one that worked for my pain."


"Wide awake all night . Fail"


"I was prescribed this medication as I have a chest infection. I had a really bad cough for around 3 weeks, after 2 days of taking this my cough was so much better. EXCEPT that around the same time my cough signifigantly improved, I felt so nauseous."


"My gyno initially wrote a prescription refill for Ortho Tri-Cyclen (which I had been taking for years), but when I went to have the prescription refilled, the pharmacy did not have Ortho in stock. Therefore, they suggested the TriSprintec. Just days after starting the pack I experienced the WORST breakouts I have had as an adult, along with nausea, heart palpitations, and migraines. This is simply my experience with this pill - I know every female's body is different. "


"I feel this medicine has helped with minimum side effects. I do not get a high or low feeling taking it. I have been able to do more with little pain. I have learned my limitations which was very important in order to not over do it that can cause more problems."


"I have had gout for 30 years, done and tried everything, there is nothing to touch indomethacin. It works wonders. Also drink plenty of water and try coconut water, it cleans the kidneys out and uric acid."


"Irritable Bowel Syndrome ruined quality of my life completely. I wasted enormous amounts of money and time for different doctors and medicines, supplement and procedures! As I am a beautiful young lady it was terrible to have all these IBS related symptoms! But thank goodness after a long way of researches I found out about this medicine! I am very afraid that someday it may stop working on me (I started from Robinul first-and it did stop after a month of usage)! It does not cure IBS, it doesn't completely help with the pain sometimes, but still it is the best product available in the market nowadays!"


"I've had Implanon since November and I've only had a couple of periods, NO cramps or PMS. My sex drive has gone down and my weight has gone up by about 50lbs and its hard to get off considering I don't have a period to get rid of the retained fluid but all in all I love that I haven't got pregnant."


"Causes erectile dysfunction, and raises blood sugar x 2 times.."


"I have been on roxycodone for 7 years now . I was in a bad car wreck..   I was on 8 day  when first started on them after wreck. Now I'm on 3 a day. I normally get the blue 30mg tablet with k-8  on it. Today I got a white tablet with rp and 30 imprinted on it. Large white round tablet. I went back into pharmacy thought I had been giving wrong med. No just new u suppose  Seem to be working actually better for my pain  than the others..."


"It works very well. The only thing I dislike about it is that I have to use it less than I am supposed to otherwise I run out too fast and have to go without."


"Have been taking   Er 120mgs 3x a day, with
60mg. For break through pain. I suffer from chronic spinal stenosis with acachnoditis. That being a progressive disorder.
After many different Doctors rx not helping' went to pain management clinic. I was inpatient for 4-5 days till they finally found right drug & most important dose. I Do take 60-90mg for breakthrough pain. It works so well. Bless those Dr's that took the time & effort to find answers. I  am on same dose for awhile now.  The only side effect is bad constipation. I  use a stool softener . What a relief to finally have a decent quality of life finally."


"I have a big ovarian cyst on my right ovary so my doctor told me to try Pontsel but I've been using it and nothing has changed for me."


"Day 6 and I have not had a cigarette. No struggle with withdrawal symptoms seems like a puff on the  inhaler solves that issue. Glad I decided to try this.  I believe I will make it this time."


"Took this for only 3 weeks before having to stop. Caused a lump in my right breast, sad mood, daily constant nausea, and NO sex drive."


"I have been on Seasonique for approximately 3-4 years and I have to say I really enjoy only having periods every three months.  I no longer have the 7-10 day periods and my periods are very light and there are no cramps.  I have noticed others have had the total opposite but I was told by my doctor that each person is different and not be discouraged.  I also don't have as many migraines as I used to.  I recommend this to anyone who has long periods or irregular periods because now mine are regular and last 3 or 4 days at the most."


"I was diagnosed with this Microscopic Colitis three years ago and the only medication that has helped me is Budesonide.  Well, I was on it for three months and I finally felt like myself again.  Then my doctor informed me that
I should stop which I did.  After a couple of weeks I had the same symptoms
again.  Because it is a steroid it should not be used for any length of time I was told.  So like most everyone else I had tried Apriso, Lialda with no relief at all.  I am now starting again with Budesonide for another course of treatment.  For me I put on weight and got lots of nasty black hairs around
my chin which I didn't like.  That is one of the reason why I don't look forward to taking this again.  However I will use this again for a rest."


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"I was extremely constipated and no one seems to know why. My GI doctor gave me Amitiza and it really helped me with the constipation but as far as my burping, passing gas and hiccuping is still a real problem.

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"I have cancer and this drug takes my mind of death and is a great sleep aid."


"We generally use the prednisone (Deltasone is the brand name) for our chronic lung disease patients. It seems to be effective for opening the air ways, but it is not for immediate rescue. We generally use it to keep the airway open after we give something like albuterol initially. Some things to keep in mind, your blood sugar may be checked because cortisones (which is what this is) can cause hyperglycemia. Also, cortisones can cause water retention and weight gain. Generally, over a long period of time, I have seen it also affect skin tissue, but it is better to be able to breath."


"All I can say is WOW! This is A-mazing to say the least. Have always been terrified of oral presentations. Had one today, took one 10mg propranolol 1 hour prior to the presentation. Was very fearful that it wasn't going to work but man was I as calm as ever! It was so nice to be standing up in front of the class being able to talk(breathe) no racing heart, no running out of air, no, not being able to finish a sentence! Where has this been all my life!"


"I have had nexplanon for about 4 months now. When I first got it I had just barely stopped bleeding from having the baby. When I got it I heavily bled for about 2 weeks. I'll go 3 weeks without bleeding then heavily bleed for about 12 days. Mood swings are terrible. Depression. And anxiety are the worst they have ever been. Headaches and stomach cramps. Tiredness and weight gain. Do not recommend this at all. Horrible experience."


"I got the Skyla IUD a year ago trying to resolve my libido issues that was stemming from my oral birth control pills that I had been taking for the past 4 years. The initial insertion was very painful. I spotted for a week or so and then nothing until 2 months in. I started spotting and cramping horribly for the next 2 months pretty much every day, but my doctor said everything was fine. It got better for awhile but then around 7-8 months in I started having constant pain during intercourse, and went back for a second ultrasound. Turns out the IUD had shifted and had an arm pushing into the wall of my uterus so I had it removed. I would have rated this a 1 but to be fair I felt much less bloated and didn't gain any weight with it."


"At first I hated this medication, made me really tired, feelings of non reality and weight gain. The doctor who put me on it said to wait and give it a chance. I'm glad I did. I use it to sleep at night, at some point I will reduce it but it's great for now. I have very restful sleeps, but am unable to remember my dreams. I am bipolar and although I am on other medication for it, I believe that Seroquel has been key in my mood stability. I take 100 mg every night, and 25 mg PRN for anxiety if needed. Although I get tired on it, it does slow down my thoughts."


"I'm almost 23
I've had one child he was born at 27 weeks almost two years ago
I got the IUD put in on the last day of my period (3 day periods) so I spotted for the next 4 days after that I spotted every other day one time a day for 6 days and now I've had it in for 16 days and no spotting. So I had 10 days of spotting (on and off) and so far I love it :)"


"I've had debilitating anxiety and depression most of my life and going into perimenopause made it a thousand times worse. I was on Seroquel and Lexapro, but my mood swings, depression, extreme fear, panic attacks and anxiety was still absolutely paralyzing.  I also developed intrusive thoughts. My doctor started me on Buspar, Bio-Identical Hormone therapy and Lamictil. It changed my life.
I have had no serious side effects other than mild memory impairment at first. I control the Lamictil rash on my face with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Cream and Hydrocortisone cream.
Prayer, faith in God and coping mechanisms have also helped me tremendously.  My mind is clear and I feel normal. Give it a shot!"


"I guess medicines don't work the same for everybody.  I have been taking Januvia (50mg) for 6 months now and have had no side effects at all.  I take 3 metformin daily.  My blood sugar readings have gone down from 8.1 to 6.9 (Canadian scale).  I thought I was heading for type 1 but Januvia really works for me.  Like many things, you could just try it and see for yourself."


"Had 2 pills of 20 mg (max dose recommended is just 20mg) after the food but now it's been 2 days I can't even walk because my back is paining and legs are killing me feel like veins are clogged.
Can't even sit can't even stand.
I'm so irritated guys.  I'm taking panadol.

Just need to know how long stays in your body......"


"After many years of steadily gaining I topped out at 330 lbs. I wanted the bypass surgery but family was not on board. After changing doctors and seeing a new Endo,  she suggested victoza and I am very grateful. I just came back from my 3 week follow-up and so far I've lost 14 pounds.  My appetite has subsided and there are many times where I know I'm hungry but I just can't eat. Terrible gas and diarrhea so I need to be careful from eating fruit and too much cereal. Portion control is easy because I cannot finish the plate anyway.  I went up to the full dose mistakenly the end of the first week and that was not good. I went back to the middle dose and I will challenge the higher dose in a couple of weeks. Good stuff. Happy."


"Although it helped with the headaches associated with a concussion it caused major itching and hives."


"The 25mg dose has worked well to help me sleep with no  detectable side effects."


"I was very tired the first week, but after pushing through it I felt better.  Headaches took about 2-3 weeks to go away, but they were gone.  I had been having headaches almost daily and they were getting severe.  I felt pain free, HOWEVER, I felt like my IQ had dropped about 20 points.  I couldnt think of things quickly anymore and it was getting worse.  My typing was getting worse and I was forgetting everyday things like family members names.  I pulled backwards out of my driveway one day and with myself turned around looking out the rear window, I couldnt orient myself to figure out which side of the road to be on.  I was on Elavil for almost 2 months.  I took myself off 1 week ago.  Headaches are coming back, but my memory is returning"


"Smoked for 15 years -
Had 2 smokes left in the pack when I got the pills -
Stopped smoking from day 1 of taking the pills -
Didn't crave smoking but felt very sad and emotional about not smoking
Mood was good - but depressed about not smoking -
No sleep issues as I took my dose early in the morning and at lunch
The full double dose bothered my stomach so I cut back down to half

Been smoke free for 3 weeks including drinking beer - coffee - and 4 rounds of golf"


"Although Qsymia was very effective in helping me curb my appetite and helped me lose weight - lost about 20 lbs in about 5 - it was slow, but was losing and that was great because I wasn't gaining.  Problem is if you don't ultimately change your overall eating habits and unless you want to stay on Qsymia forever - at $130/month - or more - depending on your insurance and any discounts that might be available - you will gain your weight back.  Personally, I don't want another "temporary" fix....and I don't want to pay $130 +/month to manage my weight....I need to change my mind set....it's all in your mind - if you keep the focus and you want to lose weight you will....that's what I'm telling myself....I need to focus!"


"My A1C hit 7.2, and my doctor put me on glimepiride, 1 mg at my largest meal (usually breakfast). My BS hit 73; fortunately, I now carry glucose tablets with me. It's working well for me and, so far, no side effects. In three weeks, A1C went from 7.2 to 6.2 (estimated).  I will see doctor next week for professional evaluation.  I like this medication."


"Please move on to another birth control. I have been on this for 2 weeks and I started my period. It has been this worst experience of my life. I'm going thro a box of super plus tampons a day (I'm not a heavy bleeder) I am questioning my sanity. I honestly feel like crawling in a hole and dying. The first 3 days of this period I did not get out of bed. Then I had to work, and I'm in so much pain. My boyfriend thinks I'm crazy. Just don't even try this pill. I promise, it's not worth it."


"I had been on Lyrica and Zoloft. My doctor had me wean off them and then started with Savella.  My muscle pain is much improved and I have only been on it for 2 weeks.  The 'brain fog' I was experiencing with the other medications is going away. The most irritating side effect I have is hot flashes, which could also be caused by weaning off Lyrica and Zoloft.  I hope those go away soon."


"I am on this drug for 10 months now.   The negative effects I believe can be reversed if other supplements are taken along with it.   I say this because I take them everyday and so far, the only bad effect is having cognitive dysfunction and other than that I have no joint pain, thinning hair, depression
etc.   BTW, the large mass in my right breast have decreased in size dramatically because I topically apply DMSO every night and take Iodoral(50mg) once a day.   These are the supplements/vitamins I take daily:   9,000mg. Vit.C,  2,000mg. MSM,  IP6/Inositol 24 capsules,  Vit D3,  Vit. K2,  Boron,  DMG, Potassium,  Ferrous Sulfate,  Magnesium,  Strontium,  Copper,  Zinc,  Vit B17(3x), and  Powdered Hydrolized Collagen."


"The first month was great, started on 25mg and upped to 100mg within 4 weeks. Totally migraine free except when I came to my period. Then I started to have a visual aura which I never previously experienced and had a 3-day intense migraine. My usual vertigo and severe travel sickness completely disappeared. After that, I stayed headache free mostly for a couple of months, apart from my time of month and ovulation. I continue to get the visual auras almost daily. They're not painful so don't bother me. Last month, the headaches came back almost daily with the auras. My doctor increased dose, going to 200mg and headaches are gone already. I'm hoping this will also help with back pain from disk degeneration. Lost 33lbs"


"Relief was immediate and dramatic."


"Intuniv is by far the best drug on the market for ADD/ADHD."


"I was this drug for 6 months, the process was horrible. I had dry skin, muscle aches, and the worst thing, no visible improvement. The very last month I noticed my skin was a little more clear than usual, but still not acne free. Then in the last week of my medication I cleared up and after I stopped the medication I was pimple free. It has been a year now and I hardly EVER have a pimple! I went from severe acne to nothing! Stick with it till the end! Your self confidence will thank you in the future."


"I just started this drug about a week ago and it made all my paranoid thoughts go away, something Risperdal was never able to do for about almost 10 years I've been on it. I'm 22 now and I started Risperdal when I was either 13 or 14. Before I was on olanzapine which made me gain a lot of weight in the hospital when I was 13, it made me gain 20 lbs or more I think, and on Risperdal I've gained a lot of weight every year too. Now I'm 166 and I'm really afraid about being 200 lbs so I'm going to switch completely to Geodon because I heard a lot of amazing reviews about it. I'm not getting any side effects at all and I'm feeling much better. I'm on Paxil, Risperdal, Geodon, Lamictal and I'm going to try to get off of Paxil and Risperdal completely."


"The drug seems to be helping, but the side effects are bad. I am experiencing every one of them and the hot flashes are constant. It will only be worth it if the pain from the Endometriosis is gone."


"I started this medication one week ago. I was apprehensive to start but I did. I  41 year old female with Type II diabetes. I was diagnosed 7 years ago. I have always had fairly good control but my fasting levels are always difficult to manage. The first night, I was very nauseous! I could not even smell food and I ate sprite and apple sauce for dinner. The next day, I noticed a decrease in appetite but no nausea. I did wake up with headaches for the first 3 days. My numbers have greatly improved! Even my fasting numbers, which were my toughest to control are now under 105; this was never possible before.  I have lost 1-2 pounds so far. I do not feel hungryand I fill up faster. I do not have the cravings that I had and can turn away dessert"


"I was on synthetic thyroid medicine and I was still miserable. I strongly recommend having your doctor switch you over to armour thyroid. It is amazing. I have energy, my hair isn't breaking off, I lose weight when I exercise. I absolutely love it."


"I went on this pill to regulate my period and reduce the days of my cycle.  Before I was averaging about 5 days on my period but it was never regular.  I'm finishing my 2nd month on this pill and so far my 2 periods lasted between 8-10 days.  It is much lighter (like spotting) but lasts forever.  My last period came a week early too.

This pill has not caused any weight gain or emotional mood swings and it did keep my skin clear and I'm not pregnant, but those are the only positive things about this pill.  I will be calling my Dr. for another recommendation."


"I've been taking 2.5mg for a month with great results and no side effects, until the weather got colder so the doctor increased dose to 5mg, partly because he wanted a better result to my high blood pressure as well. The sudden increase has caused severe sleepiness and a tight chest. I cut back to 3mg for now to ease into it and will increase to 5mg if/when the side effects decrease. I believe in caution and I know my doctor takes the same stand."


"I'm a 41yr old female whose opiate addiction lasted 8 yrs. I had multiple surgeries, broken bones that always required some sort of pain Meds. I always took as directed until the dosage wasn't helping so I'd take more pills or ask for stronger pain pills just to ease the pain. I was taking 15 Lortabs 10mg a day and if I didn't have any I couldn't get up out of bed so when I eventually was taken off my pain pills. I explained the symptoms I have when I dont take the pain pills. He explained I was having opioid withdrawals. I was so shocked I felt awful. I didn't take pain meds for the thrill. So why me? I now only take Suboxone 8mg 2-3x daily. Results are instant! 1 year now no problems. MIRACLE AND TRULY A BLESSING.I feel normal again! "


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I'm 29 and this is my second time in less than two months having to take moviprep. They couldn't complete the colonoscopy the first time around. Everyone has different side effects but for me it makes me so sick. I have to get a colonoscopy every two years and this terrifies me. I'm very petite and my stomach just doesn't hold out to 2L of it. I took the first batch at 5pm and took me 2hrs. 2nd batch not so easy. Started at 9pm and it's now 10.30pm and I can't stop vomiting. I've drunk half of the 2nd batch and my bowel is clear so I'm hoping that will be enough for my colonoscopy tomorrow. The no eating and sitting on toilet doesn't bother me at all, I wish there was something less nauseating!"


"I hate this medicine I think I ruined me I lost a year of my life on this pill I didn't do anything for my migraines at all, I slept for up to 16 hours a day on it and it made me stupid. I became a d average student my jr year of high school if I accidentally missed a days dose I would have to skip school because I would be puking all day because of it. I absolutely hate the medicine if you can't tell."


"I have severe nausea and vomiting due to an extreme case of endometriosis. I have to be hospitalized because of pain, weakness and dehydration because of severe vomiting. I can't even hold down a tiny sip of water for 2 mins. I have tried every medication possible and
Zofran ODT is the only thing that gives me relief! It is a prescription I always have on hand at all times."


"I took this medication for about a week before I stopped it. It was completely useless. Did not help put me to sleep at all. I took it at around 9pm and didn't go to sleep until around 5am. I have always had sleep issues but I do not recommend this medication to no one."


"Horrible shoulder and knee pain"


"The process did hurt a lot but, it's worth it. Especially if you want to figure out what life really truly has to offer, without the worry of a child. I didn't cramp as bad as I did while on the pill. However, I did cramp like I was on my period. I did spot/ have light bleeding for 2months. Doctors said that was normal. Overall I love the skyla and thinking about getting annoying November, no my 3years won't be up, just don't need any mishaps when it's really time for anew one."


"Had a ingrown toenail infection. Was given 500mg keflex taken 4 times a day for 7 days.

It is working and I have no pain in my toe. However... so far I've had diarrhea, stomach pain, extreme tiredness and weakness, dizzy spells, yellow skin, loss of appetite, nauseous, red scratchy eyes. So most of the usual stuff. The long and short of it is my toe will be healed as long as I can deal with the side effects for a few more days."


"One thing for sure. It definitely prevents pregnancy because you can't have sex due to the fact you're constantly bleeding. I got my  second shot on July 10th and I have been bleeding ever since with occasional clots and it's almost the end of August. It's very frustrating and annoying. I definitely will not be getting the third shot! And the medical facilities that provide the shot have no clue. #neveragain"


"I have severe TMJ disfunction along with a long list of other painful medical conditions, and I've tried almost every muscle relaxer out there (zanaflex, flexeril, norflex, skelaxin, robaxin, etc), and nothing comes close to the relief I get from soma. I also take a long acting pain killer with the soma 3 times a day and it's really improved my quality of life. The only downside is sometimes it makes me quite drowsy/dizzy, so I never take it before I have to drive somewhere. However I'd much rather be a little loopy on my couch than be in excruciating pain 24/7!"


"This gum does as it says, helps stop the cravings. I just traded one addiction for another, and am highly addicted to the gum. I would seek help from other places, as this is even more expensive than smoking!

I notice that when I chew a lot of it, my heart races and get light headed upon standing. This medication can't be good long term, so please be careful."


"I started it yesterday and so far I puked. Then today I took it and felt sick and about to puke again."


"I have breakouts at 59 and my dermatologist handed me samples.  I love Aczone."